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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
5
Fine Wall Papers empties stock after annual inventory. Remnants and small quantities available, enough for one or two rooms of each pattern. Priced at half the usual rates while they last to clear space before spring trade begins. Limited quantities with wide color variety.
Pr Jacob Helmer and Dr C 8 Means and E W Hall Jr of Towanda were in Jermyn yesterday. Rev J D Tillinghast of Towanda preaches at Universalist church tonight and stays through Sunday. Misa Adeline Cone of East Orange NJ returns with Mrs W F Hallstead from New York. Collector Penman returns from Philadelphia. Frank Manley's case postponed to May term. Emerson Owen's serialized story Zelda, or the Guardian Angel appears in New York Home Life. Miss Ailleen May, of the May Irwin company, has led roles near Miss Irwin in New York, with many local friends following.
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply adopts a new toll line tariff based on a three minute unit. Both day and night rates offered with night period from 6 p m to 6 a m. Large cost reductions for long distance calls within its territory effective March 1 1900. inquire with local manager or chief operator for details.
A local closing out sale promotes shelves of builders hardware and plumbing goods at bargain prices. Master plumbers are purchasing items quickly as stock rapidly depletes, with a warning of limited availability and rapid sellout.
The Scranton Electric Light and Heat Company won a ten year contract to light city streets at twenty cents per light after debates over bidding. The rival Electric City Light Heat and Power bid eighteen cents was rejected for being unchartered. Officials debated legality of awarding by resolution versus ordinance, and council directed the city solicitor to review legality before execution.
Colonel Watres hosted the final dinner of his series for Company M officers at Quincy Avenue residence. Attendees included Captain Norval W. Steynolds First Lieutenant Alvery Tt Melhuish Second Lieutenant Harry Lackey and sergeants and corporals listed among the attendees.
A neighbor asks 2sc for quality fruit while the supplier offers California Navel Oranges at 1sc per dozen. Large Fancy Lemons priced 15¢ per dozen or $1.00 per hundred. Finest 3 and 5 lb boxes of table butter at 30¢, tubs to cut 25¢ per pound.
Rev. John Dixon of Philadelphia spoke at First Presbyterian on Home Missions urging a fresh surge of support as the nation expands westward. He warned the board must avoid debt and outlined needs in Puerto Rico and Cuba while stressing Christianizing new western towns and recruiting missionaries.
The second mid-winter recital at Guernsey hall drew a large audience. Prof Pennington's pupils displayed marked proficiency with artistic program selections. Emma Bone of Dunmore performed Beethoven in C minor and Grace Gerlock played Merkel piano solo, among other well received numbers.
A damaged OCR fragment claims no middle man importer status for a local coffee roaster and retailer. It touts being headquarters for fine teas and coffees, promising value and quality for money. Mentions Japan varieties and Indian Ceylon teas in promotional language.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co lists locations at 411 Lackawanna Avenue and 123 South Main Avenue with prompt delivery offered. Indicates contact by phone 7 percent.
The program featured Schubert-Ligst transcription of Hark Hark the Lark and Chopin Polonaise in A performed with taste. Miss Grace Spencer and Mr Krieg impressed in a duet while solos by Norma Johns Hattie Kline Ida Eisner Hazel Hessler Isabel Clarke Helene Randolph Rose Gallen and others drew praise. Ensemble work by Browning Conrad Hutchinson Bone Gerlock Wagenhurst Follanabee Gisner Flower Lohmann Evans Sylvester Kline Slocum Wilkins and Brachokl was among the event's best features.
The final Pennsylvania Railroad Florida tour departs New York and Philadelphia March 6 allowing almost three months in Florida. Excursion tickets include rail transport, one berth in Pullman and meals en route with special train. Rates vary by origin: New York 50, Philadelphia and others 48, Harrisburg 48, Baltimore 53, Washington 48, Pittsburg 53, with proportionate rates from other points. Return travel on regular trains through May 31, 1900. Contact ticket agents or listed tour agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Philadelphia.
West Scranton figures Dr. P. F. Struppler Dr. W. A. Paine and Morse Brothers reportedly purchased a Lake Winola land strip and are negotiating for C. E. Frear’s property. McClintock sells carnations 26 cents a dozen. Beecham’s Pills advertise. Lane's at 20 Spruce Street offers wines and cigars. Telephone 8630.
Attend the Robert Emmet celebration and Pro Boer meeting at the Academy of Music on Sunday evening March 4. Mr John Devoy of New York will address the Boer war topics. A good musical programme and seating available from 2 to 6 pm. Admission 26 cents reserved seats 35 cents to cover expenses.
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