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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary text references ES per cent and a general discussion of percentages. The readable portion mentions a comparison or measurement but lacks clear subjects or events to specify further details.
Numerous residents and friends are spending the Christmas holidays with relatives across cities including Scranton New York Cleveland Keyser and Pueblo. The list mentions Arthured Moore Christina Lori Kramer Miss Whandele Hetts and Mr and Mrs Davis among others with travel from Massachusetts and Vermont noted. A return to normal winter conditions is described alongside travel plans and holiday gatherings.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as trusted for over fifty years by trillions of mothers for teething pain, coughs, wind, colic, and diarrhea. It warns buyers to ensure the emblem “Lave ws Soothing Syrup” is on the bottle and to pay twenty five cents a bottle.
Readings and songs conducted at the camp and church events includedHeading Song Dinte and Tome Sweet Tenin. Participants listed include Miss Norma Decker, Miss Ann Strickland, Miss Mary Davis, and Mrs. Watkins directing the Blu Park Sunday School.
A runaway wagon pulled by three horses belonging to Black Diamond Express rattled through Lackawanna avenue and city streets yesterday afternoon near two. The panicked team veered toward the Lackawanna yards and raced into the river bridge area before being captured uninjured at the transfer station.
Arthur McHale fourteen and Joseph McHale sixteen were arraigned before Alderman Millar on charges of obstructing Scranton Railway tracks with broken asphalt near the county jail. Prosecutor Steve Dyer appeared. bail set at 200 dollars. Hearing postponed to next Wednesday night. The offense carries up to ten years in prison and a 10 000 dollar fine.
Striking workers in Scranton avoid violence as ten Syracuse recruits arrive to replace them. Cars run more often, trains crowded, and public mood remains good natured. Strikers persuade some newcomers to quit, while officials report gradual service restoration and no police involvement.
Coroner and undertaker call death a possible murder after Mrs McDonnell was found with a neck injury and shawl tied around it wedged between rocks near the Speedway hotel. An inquest is set for 8 pm at Golden's undertaking, as neighbors recall her last seen at home Thursday evening.
James F. Collins president of the Street Railway Men's union lies critically ill at his North Scranton home with pneumonia late last night. Reports say he is near death as nurses and family await updates.
The board of trade banquet committee moves to finalize arrangements for next month’s event. Secretary Atherton and a committee member plan to travel to Washington at week’s end to secure speakers. They have lined up candidates among Washingtonians including United States Senator Henry.
The draft agenda mentions Cabot Lodee and Secretary of War Jishun A. Root. It seeks Governor William A. Stane to respond to a toast and to have Senators Finn and Magee of Pittsburgh speak on the city's industrial growth. It also plans Atherton's report and President Lansing's talk delivered as toasts.
Scranton Pennsylvania December 24 1900 letter from Charles S Grether former halfback of Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Casualty Co, requesting full settlement of a football injury claim. He notes payment terms and reflects on risk in football.
The firm lists warehouse property at West Lackawanna avenue and Eighth street with a five story brick warehouse and track rights, plus a barn lot on Dix court with brick stable and frame warehouse. The description notes frontage on Liucka Wanna avenue and Eighth Street and boundaries to the railroad, Lee court, and Spruce street.
Prepared in convenient capsule form they are easy to take and effect speedy cure of obstinate cases. Price not listed. Sold by Matthews Bros.
New classes begin January for Course A at the Conservatory of Music. Registration and detailed schedules follow in official notices.
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