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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1895
Page
3
A list of silver pieces and related items such as clothes brushes hair brushes toilet sets hat marks coat hangers paper cutters and other silver novelties is advertised as available at Davidow Bros.
advertising notice selling Men’s Russia Tourist footwear at a reduced price from $2.50 to $2.00 in all sizes and shapes.
About 139 criminal cases were listed for trial during a two week special term of quarter sessions court. Judge Purdy presides in main courtroom with McClure in No 3 as motions proceed and cases unfold including Slivinski for assaulting a constable and Atkinson for wife battering.
Davis' theater hosts Prynn and Sheridan's troupe in a three day run featuring a large mixed cast of creole and white performers. The program blends two distinct shows with chorus numbers, a Prince Flotow act, high wire feats by Misa Julietta Nelson, and a burlesque finale "On the Island."
The Civil Service Commission announces open examinations for entry into the postal service. Applications are invited from reputable citizens without regard to political affiliations or views. Examinations will be graded impartially and certifications issued based on efficiency shown in tests.
Notices announce examinations at the post office for Louis G. Schantz secretary of the board with tests for clerk and carrier positions. Exams occur Tuesday February 4 and applications close January 14 at 6 p m. Clerks must be 18 or older and carriers 21 to 40.
Crowds flooded Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues last night while shoppers packed storefronts from 7 to 10 pm. Store clerks worked hard as doors were briefly locked to manage the throng, and merchants expect a larger crowd tonight as the holiday sales surge continues.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church observes Christmas with a 6 o'clock sermon and a special music program led by Choirmaster BR. Derman. The choir features Sopranos Duval and Doyle, altos Perry and Orf, tenor BE. Swarta, basses Mesera Schubert and Derman, organist E. Protheroe. A Children's Christmas festival is at 7 p m Christmas day with carols, readings, and offerings. Special additional music by Peter Peuser is planned for St Marys Catholic Church Dunmore with 6 and 10:50 masses and a Grand Italian Mass program led by Prof Poiser. The Scranton Hook and Ladder company plans its ninth annual grand ball at Turner Hall on February 17, 1896, with committee members W W Ross, Albert Walters, Adam Steinhouser, William Meder and J J Martin. Crane's shop ads promote seal fur apparel at discounted prices.
A large audience filled the Academy of Music last night for The Old Homestead praised as among the city's best productions. The company drew storms of applause with the double quartet delivering several well received numbers. The same company to perform again tonight with prizes offered by Turnquest's at 205 Washington Avenue.
F M Aylesworth's store presents a fine display of poultry and meats for the holidays. The dealer on ae avenue emphasizes appetizing tables and appealing wares as merchants compete in attractive displays.
An epicure is offered a superb display with two large windows showing a 1,200 pound prime beef and the store filled with the finest poultry. The article boasts a complete Christmas dinner with ample stock and variety.
An ad touts Turnquest's 79c alarm clocks promising instant wakefulness at the solemn hour of twelve. The copy claims no one can sleep once the alarm sounds and urges buyers to purchase during the holiday season.
A large crowd gathered at the Washington avenue residence to pay final respects to Charles Tropp. The service at St Peter's Cathedral featured a high mass, with Rev Nagle and Rev O'Reilly officiating and Mrs Schilling singing Ave Maria. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery, with pallbearers and flower bearers named. An obituary note closes with an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Davidow Bros. storefronts.
The store presents numerous useful and ornamental goods including Trinket Sets Comb and Brush Trays Flower Vases Ink Sets Jardinieres and more. Shoppers can choose individual pieces like Chafing Dishes and Onyx Top Tables without paying for unneeded items while Libbey cut glass and Rookwood ceramics add unique appeal.
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