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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
5
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Teneyers of North Bromley avenue fired from Allentown. Wing Dickson, Pennsylvania football star, is guest in Scranton. Judge of New York visiting former’s parents in South Scranton. E W Davenport of New York, ex Scranton resident, spent a night at the Jermyn. Miss Kitty Bale Nass Nazareth Mall to spend the holiday. Charles FB Perce and Paul Muller of Philadelphia spending holidays with Mr Merce’s father Rev TL FB Merce. Mr Miller linked to former pastor of old Ang Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. Charles W Towser, Wanaminker department head, among social visitors.
A matinee at the Academy of Music ends with patrons showering Mr. De Vonde with cigars and cigarettes after he jokes about a Christmas debt. He dodges projectiles as a young man tosses a cigarette package, while the crowd laughs at the playful heckle.
Obituary note reports Patrick W. Focley died at Olyphant on December 25, 1000. Funeral timing given as Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. Request made for Wilkes-Barre papers to copy the notice.
Cornell Glee Banjo and Mandolin clubs visit Scranton for a Saturday concert at the Bicycle club house. Shows begin at 7 40 and 8 sharp followed by dancing. Noted patronesses from Scranton line up to support the event as part of the holiday season.
The Sunday school of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity Adams avenue and Mulberry street holds Christmas exercises tonight at 7 30 o'clock under the direction of Mr R B Brader and Miss Lida Garagan with readings recitations choruses and songs including The Master Opening Chorus Welcome Christmas and Merry Night among others. program lists numerous participants and a final benediction.
During intermission of The Thounders at the Lyceum Comedian Seabrooke and a stage hand helped Manager A J Duffy back to the stage where he received a Knights of Columbus watch charm on behalf of the orchestra and house staff. Seabrooke complimented Duffy with a humorous yet warm presentation.
Harry A. Brown manager of the Academy of Music was surprised on stage before the afternoon performance when attendants presented a handsome traveling bag. Treasurer H. W. Alexander made the speech and others spoke briefly of their affection for Brown who expressed appreciation for the gift and kind feelings from all connected with the house.
The Elite Dancing class held its annual Christmas social last night in the John Boyle O'Reilly council assembly room. About 150 couples danced into the early hours with music by Miss Reardon. Floor committee included Prof. M. F. Culkin, John F. Walsh, Frank Kramer, and James J. Marion.
Strikers restrict service as only two cars run in Scranton after 31 New York recruits arrive. Seventeen accept the strike’s terms and stay overnight. fourteen are sent to company offices and later housed at the Grand Central hotel. Police arrive as crowds gather but no clashes occur. recruiters say further squads may follow.
Selected Olives with finest sweet pimento offered at 35 cents per can and 3.60 dollars per dozen.
John Sherlock of North Scranton was injured at the CHM Street crossing while attempting to board a Lackawanna train. His right foot was crushed, several toes amputated at Talleckawanna hospital after being removed from under the wheels. The record notes warehouse property on Lackawanna avenue and Eighth street with a brick stable and warehouse on Dix court. The Hlunt & Connell Co.
Notice to taxpayers advises paying the poor tax this week to reduce municipal expenses. The town hall and municipal building reference indicates a local government appeal for timely payment to curtail costs.
In Athletic Park yesterday afternoon Scranton led by Charlie Gelbert and the Thirteenth regiment eleven captained by Doc Keefe fought to a scoreless tie with two balanced squads. Despite many stars including Sweeney, Weese, and Gregory, the field stayed heavy and punting rare as neither side crossed the goal line in two halves.
Vic tor Koch, proprietor, honored every Scranton House employee from office boy to general manager with a pound box of candy and a note. Patrons received a match safe with a clear patent clip. demand exhausted supply early in dinner service. New classes begin January 2, 1875, with Course A’s six month pay period running to June 1.
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