Inventory clears remnants and small stock from rooms
After completing the annual stock take, the store offers remnants and small quantities fit for one or two rooms. This clearance aims to make space for new merchandise.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
8
Local residents travel for court, weddings, and health news
Attorney FR Levy left for Philadelphia to attend a supreme court session. Mrs Hallstead and Mrs Crane plan travel to Binghamton for a wedding. Printing executive Banders returned from Euston to assist his sister. Several others report health updates and a hospital operation. Superintendent Beemer heads to Albany related to a legacy. Wetrick recuperating in North Carolina reflects improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. L. Levy
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Belden
Hall- Stead
Men's Christian Association
Callal
Adair
W. PL Hidlletemd
Mra. FL. Crane
Binghamton
Lackawanna Fruim
George W. Beemer
Albany
John Coates
Liery Ketrick
North Carolina
Hospital Acknowledges Contributions From Local Employes
The Lackawanna hospital reports receipts of donations through Mrs. EF N Willard. Contributions include 17.85 from the Dunmore Steel Company employes 12.75 from Scranton Mall Carriers and 58.75 from Scranton AMO Works employes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Ef, N, Willard
Dunmore Steel Company
Scranton
AMO Works
Bargains at Closing Out Sale East of the City
Bargains touted for a closing out sale offer hardware tools ranges furnaces scales and household goods. The notice lists bird cages razors large freezers and a full plumbing department with boards to buy hardware now for any house built this year. Closing time is 6 30 except Saturdays.
Extradition Papers Question Peloso Case in Rome
United States ambassador in Rome reports on Thomas Leyshon’s attempt to extradite Angelo Peloso for murder. Officials suspect a double misidentification led to a fugitive’s escape and possible impersonation. Diplomatic notes indicate no formal reply yet and continuation of extradition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rome
Peloso
Italy
John Hay
Washington
Thomas Leyshon
Scranton
Angelo Peloso
Naples
Foreign Office
Leyshon
Angelo Polero
Kaiser Wilhelm
Peleso
Pennsylvania
Alléed Pelosi
Pelosi
William F. Draper
Pelozo
Election Day Shapes Up In Citywide Contest
Voters head to the polls with a lively battle in most wards over sewers and a viaduct. Odd wards choose select councilmen. even wards pick common council and school controller. Citywide, Republicans nominate C. C. Ferber and Major B. K. Fellows for school directors, while Dr. John O Malley and John Gibbons run as Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ferber
Major BK. D. Fellows
John O'Malley
John Gibbons
Suit for a Large Amount Filed in Lugurne County
Four suits in Lugurne county allege debts against Newton Coal company totaling over 3 300.00. Old Forge Coal claims 161 348.19 for coal royalties and notes. Frank T Patterson and co defendants claim 291 992.88 on a note. Frank T Patterson and William Hill sue for 57 178.35 on five notes. Fourth Street National Bank of Philadelphia seeks 50 900 on a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugerne
Newton Coal Company
Old Forge Coal Company
Beluge
Frank T. Patterson
F. T. Patterson & Co
William Hill
Fourth Street National Bank of Philadelphia
Thief Nicks Lunch Wagon Cash on Sunday Night
A robber with notable nerve entered Louis Kline’s lunch wagon at Lackawanna and Washington avenues late Sunday night. He took the cash register containing about $4.10 while night clerk Harry Monoff slept. The thief allegedly cast the register into a nearby vacant lot after the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kline
Lackawanna
Washington Avenues
Harry Monoff
Morpheus
Secretary Phillips Resigns From Christian Endeavor Union
No meeting of the Christian Endeavor union was held due to lack of quorum. President J W Browning read no letter from Treasurer D J Phillips who has left for New Mexico for a year because of health. Members expressed regret and favored resignation acceptance, but no formal action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union
J. W. Browning
D. J. Phillips
New Mexico
Bankrupt Base at Leader store to sell stock
Lebeck and Corin stock in the Leader store Scranton will be sold at auction to the highest cash bidder Tuesday February 27 1900 at 10 am. Items include dry goods upholstery millinery books stationery notions bric a brac and glass and interior fixtures. A similar sale will follow Wednesday February 28 at Carbondale with comparable stock and fixtures and the leases of both stores. J W Carpenter Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebeck & Corin
Leader
Scranton
Carbondale
J. W. Carpenter
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Acclaimed by Mothers
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted remedy for teething discomfort in children. It claims to ease pain, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhea with a peppermint flavor and a price of twenty five cents a bottle.
City Faces Longstanding Fire Department Bills
A joint auditing committee reviewed unpaid fire department bills totaling about 1540.96 to 1549.06 many overdue over two years. Most bills were deemed correct but lacking funds, with disputes over authorization and prior officials' actions. The New York Nozzle bill led to return of nozzles after a two year trial, while other charges, including work at Eagle engine house and Finch Manufacturing, were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Joint Auditing Committee
Walker
Tewkesbury
New York Nozzle Company
Estimates Committee
Hickey
Zizleman
Firemen
Zirleman
M. T. Howley
Fagle
Heean
Clarke
Waecrer
Schroeder
Wagner
Relief Hose Company
Finch Manufacturing Company
T. ¥. Lewis
Tampered Oil Boxes At Delaware Lackawanna Yard
Warrants issued by Alderman Howe for arrest of John Langan Patsy Koroen and Arthur Howell after oil box waste theft at Taylor switch. Langan discharged while Koroen and Howell held in $500 bail each for court appearance. Detective O Keefe led the investigation and hearing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Taylor Switch
Alderman Howe
O'Keefe
John Langan
Patsy"’ Koroen
Arthur Howell
Langan
Joseph Warner
Who Pays for the Present in Tea Deals
The ad argues the buyer bears the cost of a present by inflating tea prices. It rejects promotional teas promising gifts and outlines price points for blended, Oolong, Japan, and Ceylon teas with 5 to 10 cent per pound profits. It asserts genuine value and urges purchase for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ceylon
Alderman Howe Charged With Trespassing in Yard
Alderman Howe faced a trespass charge arising from entering the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard. The court assessed the costs of the case to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Howe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard
Very Considerate Burglars Ransack Henry Clayton Home
Henry Clayton of 116 Chestnut Street was burgled last evening as his wife and daughter went to the theater. The intruder gained entry through an unlocked back door after climbing the rear porch and ransacked trunks and bureau drawers but no valuables were found. Lt. Williams and Patrolman MacColligan investigated with no trace of the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clayton
Chestnut Street
Clayton
Delaware, Leckawannha and Western Company
Williams
MacColligan
School Board Estimate Shows District Finances Ahead
Secretary D Fellows compiles an estimate from the February 1 report detailing appropriations and expenditures across the district. High school and teachers salaries show large balances while repairs and certain items run deficits. overall building fund faces near exhaustion with three new projects at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. D. Fellows
Providence Recital Promises Grand Evening of Sacred Music
A recital at Providence Presbyterian Church showcases organ solos, choir and orchestra from Second Presbyterian under J M Chance. The program includes selections by Brahms, Bach, Handel, Vidor, Dubois and more, with instrumental and vocal pieces throughout. A second set of concerts at Powell's Music Store will be held Wednesday and Saturday at 4 PM and Friday at 8 PM inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
J. M. Chance
Bradbury
Dudley Buck
Ly the Bea
Schubert
Mesars
Gippel and Williams
Massanet
Gullmant
Charles H. Doersam
Protheroo
Black
Goaragain
Messrs
Gippel and Morgan
Momart
Mosenthall
Handel
Garagan
Batiste Choir
Lake Lyon
Cesccovseeeetenerees
Vidor
Hallelujah Chorus
Powell's Music Store
Real Luxury for Every Table Advertises Campbell Condensed Soup
Lavish claim of Campbell's Condensed Soup with quick preparation. Promotes high quality, slow price and bulk value like 6 plates for 10 cents. Mentions Elgin Creamery butter and low cost tea and coffee. Ad touts rising trade and self-proclaimed quality to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's
Elgin Creamery
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Address Note
A brief listing notes A and P Tea Co locations with 40 Lackawanna avenue and 123 Bould Male avenue and a prompt delivery phone reference 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Bould Male Avenue
Scranton Family Patriarch Humas Richards Dies at 88
Humas Richards aged 88 died at his home after a long illness. Survivors include his wife Margaret and children D T Richards Joshua Richards John T Richards Mrs H M Edwards Mrs J B Peck Mrs Annie Phillips and Mrs William Davis. He and his wife would have observed their seventy seventh wedding anniversary next April. Funeral arrangements pending with interment on Washburn Street beside a family monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Richards
Jackson Street
Carmarthenshire
South Wales
Mr. Richards
Carbondale
Scranton
Judge Edwards
West Scranton
Margaret Richards
D. T. Richards
Joshua Richards
John T. Richards
H. M. Edwards
J. B. Peck
Annie Phillips
William Davis
Plymouth
Richards
Washburn Street
Holy Trinity Lutheran Social at Guernsey’s Hall Concert Night
The Holy Trinity Lutheran church hosts entertainment at Guernsey’s Hall starting 8 o’clock. EB Protheroe leads a program including recitations by Miss Bessie Slate and Miss Amela Fenne, solos by Miss Victoria Gruner and D J Davies, piano duets, a banjo solo, and a piano duet. After the show a social by church ladies follows. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Guernsey
EB. R. Protheroe
Brinley Richards
Bessie Slate
Dart
Mies Marie Stock
FE. Miller
Mise Amela Fenne
Susie Schubert
Victoria Gruner
Bessie Shive
Love
Blind beggar William Matthewson dies at Lackawanna hospital
William Matthewson, a well known town character despite blindness and illness, died of heart failure after admission to Lackawanna hospital. He stood for alms at Penn and Lackawanna, survived by a Toledo family. He had been staying at the Columbia hotel and fell ill Saturday. Autopsy to be conducted by Coroner J. J. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matthewson
Lackawanna Hospital
Penn and Lackawanna Avenues
Toledo
Matthewson
Columbia Hotel
Lackawanna Avenue
FP. Everhart
J. J. Roberts
Prudential Reports Huge 1809 Insurance Gains
The Prudential Insurance Company of America reports record year ending December 1809 with new industrial business near 165.8 million and ordinary life over 56 million, totaling about 222.7 million. Total in force surpasses 502 million dollars, up 47.6 million from last year. Assets exceed 24 million, annual income above 20 million, and surplus above 46 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Home Office
Newark
N. J
United States
Prudential
Guarantee to Refund for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 40 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A second bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Names include J. G. Bene & Son and others from Dunmore Providence Avoca Moosic Minooka and Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bene & Son
Dunmore
G. W. Davis
Providence
W. D. Davis Providence
Renniman & Co
Avoca
W. R. Manners
Moosic
F. A. Kane
Minooka
Joseph Davis
Taylor
Carnations 2 Cents a Dozen at Mc Clintock's
Steam Heating and Plumbing P F M T Wowley 241 Wyoming Ave. Carnations offered at Mc Clintock's for 2 cents a dozen. Telephone 5430.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Wowley
Wyoming Ave
McClintock's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanne Ave
Spruce Street
DR. Taylor
Weomine Avenue
Hotel Jorman
Baudereon Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Idiwhid Cusick
Hill File
Edward J. Hanes
Young Men's Christian Association
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanne Avenues
Jones
Hay
Stone
Phillips
Christian Endeavor
Beecham
Coursen
Prof
Chance
Charles Tf. Doersam
Humas Richards
Ars
Bone
Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Pythias Temple
Rathbone Sisters
Finley Hall
Charles Schank
C. 8. Ridgeway
Mattie Hughes
Mieses May
Maud Gschwindt
Lillian Weber
Henry Mutchman
Misa Romaine Sprins
Misa Cora Young
Henry
Wilkes- Barre
David Brown
Prudential Insurance Company
Washington Ave
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Pierce’s Market
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Matthews Bros
Erenceee
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Dookash
Astaker
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
John Bull
Transvaal
Conrad
Union
Heywood
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