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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1894
Page
5
Pabst's Milwaukee Beer showcased at Lohman's on Spruce Street with Davidow Bros. as headquarters for holiday goods. The display highlights beer as a seasonal offering in the shop’s varied inventory.
Heads of city departments finalize fiscal year estimates starting April 1. Fire department asks for higher funding to create a paid fire force. Other departments request modest increases or unchanged totals as they detail salaries, clerks, equipment, and incidentals amid looming judgments and city growth.
The Cornell Glee Mandolin and Banjo clubs entertained a fashionable crowd at Frothingham Hall with well arranged medleys and a standout Thikers song from Robin Hood. Clifton delivered a notable solo as the audience applauded loudly. A reception followed at Motel Terrace with Bauer's orchestra providing music and a grand banquet hall hosting many local notables and guests.
George W. Chase and Miss Viola Taylor were married last evening by Rev. 3. C. Logan at the bride's mother's home on Church avenue in a private ceremony. Chase, a chemist for Andover Iron at Phillipsburg New Jersey, is well known in Scranton, as is his bride who has taught in oral schools for the deaf in the west.
A jumble of shop notices shows wholesale prices on Christmas presents at 11 Lackawanna Avenue with celluloid front albums plush albums and imported framed pictures. Also ads for holly trees wreaths and roping at Boyd property Washington Avenue near Hill Connell’s, skating tickets and Excelsior Athletic Club ball at Music Hall, and various items from Reynolds and Pratis Book Store including fur capes cloaks and jackets.
Shoppers filled Scranton streets late into the night as snow arrived, slowing traffic but boosting holiday commerce. Santa's presence drew crowds despite light snowfall, with Lavkawinn avenue and other shops ablaze with lights and busy windows. Turner's hall hosted the Lackawanna lodge dance and Music Hall hosted the Electrical Workers Local annual ball, both drawing many attendees and festive decorations.
Rev. D. C. Huhes read a scholarly paper on the Dispensation of the Logos at the Baptist Pastors Union meeting. He treated the subject with mastery and explored new phases. Members discussed the paper and praised the author’s effort.
Local notice reports Manager Thomas Cahill in critical condition as doctors say little chance of recovery. Separately taxpayers are warned that city and school taxes face extended deadlines and accruing penalties if unpaid by the new date.
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