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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1900
Page
5
After annual stock take Norton’s Bulletin offers remnants and small quantities of fine wall paper at half the regular prices. Limited amounts remain for one or two rooms of each pattern and the sale aims to clear stock before spring trade.
Miss Clifford of Pittston and Miss Lis aie Mellale of Kingston spent Sunday at Green Ridge. Attorney John TF Berary went to Millersville. his son sick at the Normal school. Mrs. George Sanborn visits Chicago. Claiv L elester and Mrs Vosburg travel to Philadelphia for Supreme Court attendance. Jakes Archbald and Edwards attend Penn Law School opening events. Rev Mather Pitrovald, native of Susquehanna county, arrested at Episcopal residence. Judge John J Mitchell slowly recovering from paralysis. to Atlantic City for recovery. Mrs Richard O’Brien and granddaughter MecJorle travel to Washington DC for DAR and CAR congress.
The Lebeck & Corin stock at the Leader store in Scranton will be sold at cash bid for delivery at 1 a.m. on Tuesday February 27 1900. The sale includes dry goods upholstery millinery books stationery notions bric a brac and a large quantity of high grade window and interior fixtures. On Wednesday February 28 1900 at 10 a.m. similar goods and fixtures will be sold at the Carbondale store. Leases of both long term stores will also be sold. J W Carpenter Receiver Carnations 25 cents a dozen at Mc Clintock's. Telephone 8620 ws.
Bargains for All advertises a closing out sale with thousands of dollars in hardware tools ranges furnaces scales razors and large freezers at cost. It lists bird cages knives and forks and a full plumbing department and notes hours closing at 6 30 except Saturdays.
Detective John Moir and Chief Clerks returned from Montreal where they sought Antoine More and Augusti Roberts, two Dunmore suspects in a July shooting of local officers. The men remain in Canada for fifteen days as authorities process extradition papers before any potential return trip.
The North Scranton branch of the Young Women's Christian Association celebrated its first anniversary with a Providence church service attended by many. Mrs. Karn H Ripple presided, Miss Anna Musselman gave a branch summary, and remarks praised the YWCA’s work in education, religion, and welfare. The event highlighted subscriptions, coal donations, and ongoing classes, noting 105 active members and strong community support.
Mrs. A. H. Warren narrowly escaped a deadly blaze at 807 North Woodstock street. The fire began when Mrs. Bartlett spilled kerosene into the furnace, burning her hair and clothing. Rescue came from two firemen using an aerial ladder as the hall and stairs burned. The house was gutted but the Warren family and Mrs. Bartlett recovered, with no serious injuries reported.
Attorney Cornelius Smith said on Saturday that an appeal to the Supreme Court will be made today. If allowed, it would act as a supersedeas delaying the defendant’s re-commitment indefinitely. If denied, Little would return to jail immediately once the record reaches the local court.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old remedy used by millions. It claims to soothe stomach pain cure wind colic and diarrhea and urges buyers to ask for Mr Winslow’s Soothing Syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
Store committees have labored for months to foresee the Lackawanna and Western election results. Tomorrow’s annual vote may reveal clashes between Vanderbilt-backed interests and the old regime led by Tracedale and Holden. Rumors swirl about Europe plots and management changes, with the public awaiting clarified outcomes.
Major Eugene D. Fellows, Republican candidate for school director, is highlighted for his long classroom service on the West Side, legal training, shorthand skill, and deep knowledge of school law and district affairs. He has served as board secretary since 1890 and is described as courteous and trusted by teachers and businessmen.
Mariani Wine, touted as the world famous tonic stimulant for body, brain and nerves, claims effectiveness and reliability for fatigue or overwork. Sold by druggists, warns to refuse substitutes.
The board of control, consisting of twenty one Republicans and Democrats, re elected Major Fellows by a unanimous vote. If the supreme court rules the six member board is the proper one for city schools, Fellows is highly qualified. He served as captain in Company F, Thirteenth Regiment starting in April 1898 and was mustered out as a major in Augusta, Georgia, in March 1900.
City Assessor Phillip Rinsland filed for divorce from May Ringland on Saturday and named Edward L. Everhart as co respondent in a trespass suit seeking $50,000 in damages. Rinsland accuses his wife of improper relations with Everhart over the past year including a New York trip. May denies sensational reports and says domestic trouble is overblown. Everhart posted bail of $1 and is the son of Dr. I F Everhart. paper notes local standing of the parties and family remarks from May Ringland.
Louis Rogar of Prospect Avenue was beaten by Alderman Millar Saturday morning and sent to the county jail to await trial. Thomas Irving of Capoure Avenue was attacked at the CI works Friday morning and escaped the shop before later being arrested.
Ad copy style mention of Campbell's condensed boups and Elgin Creamery prices, touting low cost and high quality for meals. References to tea and coffee, and traders with rising sales, in a period voice.
An ad fragment lists 411 Lackawanna avenue and 123 Sooth Main avenue with a note promising prompt delivery and a phone contact, suggesting a local service listing.
Congratulatory notes for Hon. John E. Roche as Wyoming Avenue opens after years of effort. E. A. Clark of Electric City Light, Heat and Power seeks city contract. P A Philbin touted for Fourth District legislature. Charles E. Olver discussed as candidate for district attorney, with municipal policy aims noted.
The passage notes Fils once pondered law career and gave up newspaper work briefly, then became owner and editor of Archbald Citizen. Under his editorship the weekly grew to preeminent status. He declined a Congressional nod, honoring John F Reynolds’s second-term service in the legislature.
County Superintendent J C Taylor and a delegation of Lackawanna educators visited the Normal of the Fourth district. They were greeted by Prof Bible and conducted through all departments starting with an orderly review of classes. The visit, led by a progressive superintendent and his wife, left a favorable memory.
Beginning today, bargain prices on muslin sheeting and cloth. Items include 4-4 wide Fruit of Loom and Hill’s Bleached Muslin, 4-4 wide Carnation Muslin, Atlantic Unbleached Muslin, American Star Sheeting, Calico 6-4 Cloth, and spring wrappers fabrics. Prices listed as sale per yard with deep discounts.
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