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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
3
The Christ in exercises of the Pennsylvania Oral school will be sold this evening at 7 40 p m. Christmas exercises at the El Dark Suki school planned for Christm Night. Gifts distributed to teachers and Florence Clinton Misalun. organizers urge attendees to bring gifts.
The report describes a chaotic incident where eleven or so individuals on a special Peteche ride from Prescott Avenue to Lackawanna Avenue faced a sudden disruption. The crowd pressed for refunds after trains halted and no conductors could reveal details, while passengers argued for their rights and ultimately received refunds.
The Thirteenth Regiment faces captaincies open with two filled and a possible third during presence week. Resignations by Captains Berean and Burkhouse cited business duties, while Capt Fremont Stokes is expected to resign after moving to Pittston. Lieutenant shifts and elections are anticipated as the regiment nears inspection and armory installation.
Post office observes Christus Day December 25 1600 with morning carrier deliveries and stamp window hours. Registry and money order windows close all day and street letter box collections occur along specified avenues. Usual evening collections and New Year’s Day January 1 2001 observance noted by Kara H Ripple Postmaster.
Newest Calendar lists Reynolds Bros with two heavy and one light delivery wagons, one buggy pole, cash register, two pipe-cutting machines, a four horsepower engine, four items valued at 1400 in fixtures and supplies, 2500 in plumbers and steam-fitters supplies, and a two-seated open wagon from Hunt and Connell. Sterling desk blotters accompany the listing.
Clear Havana Cigars shows 20 000 imported lots and Key West clears at New York prices for box trade. O Hara s Cigar Store on Spruce Street features Mounted Pocketbooks Theynolds iron.
An old notice lists items for sale at O’Hara’s cigar store 431 Spruce Street. It highlights standard brands, a two hour box for a dollar, and items such as Fancy Leather Bags, Reynolds Bros products, mounted fountain pens, and Reynolds Brag.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed generations of mothers and children for teething. It quiets the child calms the gums relieves wind colic and pain. A popular remedy praised worldwide and sold for twenty five cents.
Scranton street railway workers walk out after prolonged talks with Scranton Traction Company management fail to reach a settlement. Company warns of ongoing service cuts and plans to hire replacements as 273 union members press for wage raises and shorter hours amid a potential broader strike across neighboring cities.
The Rev. Dr. James Hughes preached for his eldest daughter Gwen at Adams Avenue Chapel New York Street. He spoke of her seventeen and a half years of life in England South Africa and England before returning to America. She was devoted to church work taught Sunday school led chorales and helped the poor. The sermon mourned her gentle character and memory as the family thanked God for her life and asked prayers for the days ahead.
A short essay extols the influence of the supposedly numerous Ifs in a community and their delay of comfort, contrasting with prudent savers who choose to save. The piece closes with a nod to the Banks Savings Department at Traders National Bank on Wyoming and Spruce.
Exclusive by wire reports from The Associated Press that Prince Oscar, duke of Seanic and eldest son of the crown prince of Sweden and Norway, has beenogiously ill and is now much improved after a period of serious illness.
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