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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1899
Page
5
A local sale offers greatly reduced prices on toys dolls games and blackboards to clear old stock. Great bargains include 1900 diaries and office journals and 1900 Peloubet notes on Sabbath for New Year gift shoppers.
Mr and Mrs Adel Moore spent Christmas in New York with relatives. J G Peehin of Philadelphia Dental College visited his parents on Hickory Street for the holidays. Rt Rev Bishop Moban traveled to Ashley yesterday afternoon to preach to former parishioners at St Leon.
The Excelsior Athletic Club held its annual ball last evening in Mule Ball Hall with attendance from notable members. A. Langan and others chaired the committees while music by the Star orchestra filled the event. A memorial service will precede a gathering at 9 o clock Tuesday at 329 Madison Avenue with remains then sent to Lewisbury on the 10 05 train.
Christmas services across the city featured prominent music at St Luke's Episcopal St Peter's Cathedral and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Three Holy Communion celebrations at St Luke's were led by Rev E J Haughton Rev M B Nash and Rev Rogers Israel with a 30 voice choir. St Peter's Cathedral showcased elaborate decorations and multiple Masses with a large choir and orchestral support. Holy Trinity Lutheran held morning services and an evening Sunday school program with a large tree and gifts for charity. Elm Park and Asbury Methodist Episcopal churchs hosted large Christmas Sunday school sections with special programs and gifts for children.
Scranton enjoyed a prosperous Christmas with busy mines and factories, packed amusements, and generous charity efforts. Citizens embraced the day as railroads reduced service to let workers celebrate, while churches and social events marked a broad communal observance.
The undersigned guarantee refunds for Greene's Warranted Symptom Tar if it fails to cure a cold or crush. A recent bottle is provided to prove efficacy and money will be returned if not successful. Named signatories include Matthews Biro and several pharmacy firms.
The Princeton clubs led by Harry Ridgeway Lathrope performed at St Luke's Parish hall with a rich vocal and instrumental program. After the concert, guests danced at the Bicycle Club with Hanley and Bauer's orchestra providing music, while local committee members welcomed out of town visitors and the day closed with a reception.
A garbled listing from Wellington shows numerous instrument names and owners including Violins Violongcellos Violins Cello Viola and Flute with various partial measurements years and initials such as N Adams 4 16% F Ludlow 182 N F Goitara 1900 Pac C F Btoart 100 Ini W F Tacher 140 Mich RD Lara mie 1001 Mant W A Robinson Jr 1942 Pa i R L Coeil 108 Ala.
The Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin clubs present a concert at St Luke's Parish House under the Guild of St Hilda. Selections include Ivied Walk Campud Hally J Edwards Violin Solo by Mandolin Club The Toast Mr. Mepy tunes from Jolly Musketeer and Trovatore selections plus dances and folk tunes. Patronesses listed include Mrs Towers Taral, Mrs Sandon, Mrs Harry Kingsbury, and others.
A missive from Scranton Pennsylvania expresses personal sentiments about family, home and holiday wishes. The writer hopes for financial relief and mentions terms like dear daughter and loving mother, reflecting a private, church or community context amid unclear surrounding events.
The editor of The Tribune in Scranton thanks mission women at the low Ave nue Roquet church for a Christmas turkey and other fine gifts. The note is signed J. T. Pell from December 2. Also listed are local ads for smokers’ specialties, steam heating and plumbing, and wines and cigars at nearby shops, with addresses on Spruce and Wyoming avenues.
Short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
A Saturday visit to The Home for the Friendless describes a Christmas program in the west hall with children, a tree, singing, and a prayer. Dolls, candy, and toys were distributed, delighting young inmates and their visitors as the kind matron and staff were praised for their efforts.
Bring the children to see the Living Santa Claus now on display in the dry goods room. Every child accompanied by a grown person receives a ticket for a chance to win one of the prizes given away free to the children.
A long prize list describes first to sixth prizes including dolls, a doll carriage, a toy piano, and six handsome prizes for boys such as a swing hobby horse and a silver drum. Entry is free with no purchase required. chances increase with visits.
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