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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
10
Norton’s Book Store invites shoppers to browse a large stock including new and old books, Bibles, prayer and hymn books, art calendars for 1599, diaries, novelties, stationery, fancy and art goods, games, dolls, and toys. Subscriptions to periodicals are available at publisher rates. Early visits promise better attention.
The funeral for B. A. Pratt was held at his Mulberry Street home with a large crowd. Rev. Dr. Robinson and Rev. Dr. James McLeod led services at the Second Presbyterian church with choir members Binelli and Garagan singing. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery. post office staff paid tribute and presented a farewell token.
John W Marshall aged 49 of Cherry Street Dunmore was killed at work at the Pennsylvanian Coal Company No 1 breaker. He slipped and was drawn into a large revolving screen and mangled between the walls. The body was recovered from a lower screen. Undertaker T P Letchworth prepared the remains for burial. Marshall belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic Griffin Post 159 and Dunmore Odd Fellows Lodge 816 and was active in the Presbyterian church choir. Survived by wife and children Grace Ta and Jen Peter. Funeral Sunday afternoon under Grand Army auspices.
James D. Bohun an American Volunteer captain marries Nina D. Backman in Kassons office amid quick ceremony. The Alderman, famed as a marrying squire, performs the nuptials shortly after license ink dries.
A note inviting shoppers to visit Davidow Bros to find the largest assortment and the nicest designs to choose from. The ad emphasizes broad selection and appealing options.
Davidow Bros. advertises deep discounts to clear holiday stock as the season ends. The offer highlights very low prices on assorted goods to attract shoppers.
The ad touts deep discounts for books from 41c to 49c and 38c to 1c and 40c to die. It claims Bethlehem's at 244 Washington avenue offers the greatest bargains in the city with easily the best selection.
A present is advertised with a promise of lasting memory and an offer to buy at Michaelian Bros located at 124 Washington Avenue, claiming the price is nearly half of the usual cost.
An OCR fragment lists services and ads for Weber's Barber Shop hours, druggist remedies, and various goods. Mentions Davidow Bros, Camphor Pills, Solid Gold Baby Rings, golf capes, and Dayidon Hros pipes. Includes Garney, Brown & Co at court house square and distribution points in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding streets.
A Delaware and Hudson freight train struck a trolley car No. 300 on Carbon Street near the gate at 7:06 PM. Eight passengers escaped. Miss Ida Bryant of Theodore Street was severely injured, with multiple fractures and severe injuries to her foot and head. Conductor Philip Clifford and Motorman Caffrey were involved. the wreck halted traffic briefly while crews cleared the tracks.
An unclear OCR fragment references individuals including Gibbs and Wilsby at Kemp and Ajo with mentions of holiday steps. The readable portion hints at a names-based notice or local item involving a meeting or event in a historical period.
Miss Jean Howison from Maclaren s reading Beside the Bonny Brier Bush delighted Guernsey s hall on Washington avenue. The program included selections from Barnes and Dimean Gray and Maclaren s works. Her portrayal of Drumrae and Margaret Howe impressed attendees.
To the voters of the Ninth Ward, S M Tewkesbury announces candidacy for the office of common councilman. He pledges attention to local needs and wishes voters support.
In a contentious court exchange, Attorney John J. Murphy accused District Attorney John R. Jones of removing the Clarke case from the quarter sessions argument list without grounds. The dispute centered on Clarke, a foreman linked to labor prosecutions, whose indictment faced motion to quash on constitutional grounds. The judge urged the lawyers to resolve the issue, noting the DA's authority to request a case be stricken. The Clarke case remains stricken from the list.
In morning papers George Sanderson announces his candidacy for the mayoral nomination. He pledges a clean, conservative, businesslike administration if elected.
A large stock of silverware of the best make including 1847 Rogers, Holmes and Edwards, Reed and Barton. Sold at great bargains. Call to view. Davidow Bros. 227 Lackawanna Avenue.
Marvin & Muir advertises ready stock of bouquets loose flowers holly evergreen wreaths laurels and pine roping at Corner Spruce and Washington avenues Meare building for Christmas supplies.
The best present is a box of La Paloma de Scranton known as The Court House cigars from the Court House Havana Cigar Factory owned by F. Armengol at 217 Washington Avenue. The Collins Hale Manufacturing Company sale continues this afternoon and evening offering upholstered goods at lower costs with morning calls for private sale at 222 04 Penn Avenue near Bartlet Church.
Brand names of whiskeys and the Beranton Wine and Liquor Company are noted alongside the address 329 Penn Avenue and telephone number 6612 in the local business listing.
The snippet notes a 20 year guarantee with Ml ein and Waltham movements, listing prices from 71.00 up and an address at 227 Locka wanna avenue for Davidow Brow.
Fresh produce and gourmet items listed with prices. Malaga grapes 25c per pound 35c value. Yorktown Pippin apples crates 1.75. Florida fruits Jericho cider pints sweet cider by gallon. Bon bons chocolates in boxes 25c to 50c. Store hours extend to midnight closed Monday.
Scranton Wine and Liquor at 129 Poem Avenue advertises champagnes and wines. Contact phone listed as Oong, Lhd.
The notice notes brisk customer flow as a result of low prices. Davidow Broa has just received a fresh beer batch from Behilts Milwaukee Jager for holiday trade, bottled daily and deliverable quickly. Order early. Tele phone 245. A. W. Schrader, 746 Adams Avenue.
Davi slow Bros advertise ladies gold watches heavy weight priced from five dollars. Visit Scranton Wine and Figure store for holiday goods at 129 Penn Avenue or call 6612 for more details.
The note describes an unused caseload in Washington Peck Court with adjournment taken for the day. It mentions a Connell Building with offices for lawyers and a free law library available to tenants. Apply to J L Connell in the Connell building for details.
A fragment notes holiday stock at DaVindow Brow with vague references to seasonal items and quiet market activity during the holidays.
The store hosts a daily Santa Claus exhibition in the dry goods department through Christmas from 10 am to 8 pm. Children accompanied by a parent receive a free coupon for a chance to win a ornamental gall and a rocking horse shown in the display. Gentlemen with small children are advised to visit mornings between 10 and 12.
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