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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
8
After finishing our annual stock take we offer remnants and small quantities of wallpaper at half price to clear space for new patterns. Limited amounts remain for individual rooms and colors, with a wide variety but finite supply as spring trade approaches.
Philadelphia attorney M. B. Koons and Mrs. Carolyn Wolfe Worden will sing at the Elks reception in their rooms Thursday evening. Attorney Charles W. Dawson left yesterday for the Supreme Court session in Philadelphia and will return Friday.
Miss Nellie Hayden and James Butler were united in marriage at St Peters Cathedral yesterday at 7 00 in a ceremony conducted by Rev D J MacGoldrick. Attendants included Miss Maggie McDonald and John Hayden as groomsman. After a brief reception the couple planned a honeymoon voyage and will reside in the city.
The Elks plan a reception and social at the Elk Building on Franklin Avenue. The reception in the parlors on the second floor starts at 8 o clock. the social in the lodge room begins at 9 o clock after the lodge meeting. Each in good standing may bring two ladies.
Announcement notes a closing out sale on plumbing goods with implied savings. Mentions a big building boom expected in spring and that timing to buy is during quieter business periods.
Local merchants announce clearance of stock with a wide range of hardware. The bid includes a few stoves and ranges and furnaces remaining in stock as of press time.
The Providence Presbyterian Church hosted a refined program by the Second Presbyterian Church choir and orchestra under J M Chance. Organists J M Chance and Charles H Owersum performed gracefully. Miss Susan Mack and Miss Freeman soloed with strong ensemble in duets like In the Cross of Christ I Glory. The evening featured orchestral selections and the Hallelujah Chorus, praised as one of the city’s most artistic recitals.
The West End Club of Wilkes-Barre beat the Scranton Bicycle Club 2,262 to 2,228 at Scranton alleys. Captain Wardell led with 194, while Captain Davis topped Wilkes-Barre with 179 and a 178 average. Next game Friday features Backus against the Elks as the season heats up.
A plumber seeking to connect Mrs. Harriet Mott’s premises to the South Main Avenue sewer was refused a permit for lack of a city treasurer certificate showing paid assessments. Mrs. Mott’s attorney cited a recent council resolution exonerating her, contingent on city solicitor approval, which had not yet been granted. The case paused as Vosburg returns from Philadelphia.
J W Carpenter receiver announces bulk sale to highest cash bidder on February 27 1900 at 10 am in Beranton of dry goods upholstery millinery books stationery notions bric a brac and nickel window and interior fixtures. On February 28 at 10 pm similar sale in Carbondale of goods fixtures and long term store leases is included.
A damaged ad style note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for babies. It claims it eases teeth pains wind colic and diarrhea and invites readers to buy the twenty five cent bottle from druggists worldwide.
A Scranton city council estimates committee moves to cut about $56,944 from the coming fiscal year budget to align with a $911,925 revenue forecast. Major boosts are requested by police and fire departments with adds for patrols, a signal system, a new ladder truck, bridges, and staff salaries across health, parks, and other offices.
The advert argues against a promotional scheme that would sell tea at 50c with a free present, noting profits of 5 to 10c per pound and suggesting the gift would be funded by raising tea prices. It claims honest tea pricing and urges readers to buy tea now.
The comment notes that item A will be cut or moved into consideration, but until the committee reviews estimates nothing is final. It emphasizes that any forecast remains speculative until the committee gets to work and final decisions are made.
Nominees named at the March 11 meeting include Frank J. Reese for sir knight commander and Genoeral lesson as captain general among others. Louis H. Schrader and E. T. Lone receive nominations for senior warden and assistant recorder respectively. a trio competes for prelate with E E Altemose Emerson Highfield and F E Moore.
Frank Stooney reports to Chief Robling that a heavy lumber wagon tied to a bay horse and gray mare is missing with his hired man William Arndt. Arndt, 44, left Rooney’s lane Monday morning, last seen at Pittston avenue and Alder street where horses were shod. Arndt may be on a spree. police contacted local livery stables for clues.
A pleasing entertainment and supper were hosted at Malta hall by the Anthracite Pilgrim club, a Knights of Malta branch. Knights attended in large numbers as Phonographic selections, recitations, and vocal and instrumental music delighted attendees. Contributors included Misses Nina Walker, Laura Swarts, Helen Ives, and Llewellyn Jones. Committee members were Mrs. W. S. Bartlett, president, Mrs. I. Ives, treasurer, and Miss Elsie McWilliams, secretary.
An evening program at Guernsey hall presented by the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church choir drew a large audience. Choir leader FE J Protheroe oversaw the event with help from H J Schubert and J H Brader on the organizing committee, and a generous repast followed the performances.
It is said to be the richest gold field discovered to date, located about twenty eight hundred miles from Seattle via ocean. The first stormer will depart Seattle around May 1, 1100. For full particulars and maps, write W. & Howell, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, 351 Broadway, New York, or John K. Pott, District Passenger Agent, Williamport, Pa.
A local sale notice announces a special sale event titled Krell and features individuals Manos Finn and Phil-Myre. Details are sparse but promotion highlights a one day event.
The YMCA board on North Washington Ave launched a formal fund drive with each of ten directors targeting two men to join as active canvassers. Funds pledged allow bids to be advertised soon, with construction possibly starting May 1. The second issue of Young Men appears, continuing local association promotion.
All interested are invited to attend the organization meeting of a commandery of the Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta at Nettleton's hall 920 Green Ridge street Friday evening Feb 23 at 8 o'clock. Sir George H Pierce will speak on History and Principles of the Order of Malta and answer questions. Members of existing commanderies are invited.
Rev J J Loughran addressed the Catholic Historical Society on the Claims of the Anglican Church. He traced Anglicism from the Reformation and the Oxford movement of 183% noting English clergy sought a return to the old church and challenged Reformers’ independence from Rome.
The society schedules a pre-Lenten social for next Monday evening at the Micycle club house. Admission will be limited to members and those with special tickets after the reading of the paper and the usual social hour.
Edwin Mayo, a 37 year old actor, died Monday morning in Canna. The community mourns his loss after admiring his stage work. His last local appearance was February 2 in Pudd'nhead Wilson, a coincidence with his father's death occurring shortly after that performance.
A notice from Mr and Mrs G L Weaver of Jefferson Avenue Dunmore says after the burial of their little boy they disinfected their house with Formaldehyde Gas. The Scranton Bedding Co advertises and Krell Plane inspection is promoted by Finn Phillips. Beecham's Pills and Lane's wine and cigars at 320 Bpruce Street are also mentioned.
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