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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
10
A newspaper notice markets odds and ends including 1900 diaries office journals blank account books and books on Sabbath lessons at greatly reduced prices as a New Year clearance offering.
City Treasurer Robinson will not cash warrants without the city controller’s signature after consulting his attorney J H Garvey. Secretary Fellows and President Jayne plan to sign December teachers payroll warrants today. Attorney LD Theedy will ask the court for a writ to compel Robinson to cash warrants with only school board president and secretary signatures.
Thomas Quinn an employee at Nealis' faced arraignment before Alderman Myron Kasson on charges of assault and battery against William Ferris of 311 Oakford Court. Ferris alleged the January 11 attack occurred in a Thanner district. Quinn was held on 400 bail after the hearing and secured a bondsman.
Secretary Fellows of the board of control announced the state treasurer released twenty thousand dollars as the first installment of the seventy three thousand dollar appropriation for the Scranton school district. Beecham's Pills are advertised to dispel the blues and a Hotel Jermyn cigar is offered at ten cents.
The Home for the Friendless annual meeting at Albright Memorial Library elected officers led by President Mrs W D Kennedy and announced three year and one year board terms. Judge Knapp presided as Rev Dr Lansing opened with prayer. A notable pledge came from J N Stolle who offered half the needed 500 dollars to finish grading near the new home. The treasurer reported funds from various estates and donations supporting inmate care and temple activities.
The secretary presents a literary annual report showing 35 new residents this year, 16 girls and 13 boys, 18 women, 50 discharged, 9 children apprenticed, and a total family of 56 by December. It notes two elder inmates died, several benefactors given legacies, and community support from schools, churches, and clubs sustaining activities and a kindergarten program.
The article recalls charitable efforts for the Home of the Good Shepherd, detailing donations of money and labor by supporters, the autumn tree plantings, and a busy season of Christmas gifts. It notes the need for funds to complete landscaping, the shewing of gratitude for community support, and stories of children aided and lessons learned about giving. A poignant tale tells of a doll and a child’s death, reflecting the fragile nature of life and the impact of generosity.
Arguments on the constitutionality of the Weiler act were heard in the superior court. J T McCullen of Philadelphia argued for allied state labor organizations, asserting the act protects employees and is a police regulation. The case also covered paving assessments on Mulberry Street and other courtroom disputes of liens and procedures.
An ad note states a refund policy for the Gicent bottle of Greene's Warranted Froup of Tar if it does not cure a cough or cold. It guarantees a second bottle or money back, signed by multiple individuals and Foryer's Pharmacy.
Patrons of the Scranton City Directory are warned to sign contracts not signed by Taylor's Directory Co. J James Taylor, Manager.
Noted palm reader Martini the Palmist resumes readings at his former shop on 209 Washington Avenue, inviting locals to consult for future fortunes and personal insights.
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