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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
4
A sale lists specially priced linen damask pieces in 62 and 66 inch widths comparing favorably with the usual 75c and 89c grade. Includes Scotch table damask in scroll patterns and a 25 grade line with numerous new patterns priced at about 1.59 per yard.
More than 1000 yards of Large Plaid Crash fabric at reduced price per yard. Full Bleached Damask Towels with hem stitched ends offered at cut price. Huck Towels 17 by 34 inches priced as a special at two for 75 cents.
The ad lists popular bed spreads Nos 1845 1675 and 1 with values 1.25 1.50 and 1.98. Puritan Fringed Spreads described as suitable for brass and iron beds valued at 1.75. Special prices shown 98c 1.19 1.49 1.39.
A Armour's Extract of Beef demonstrator visits the Booth Centre to tout a single soup choice from Armour's product. She offers a free tasting to persuade customers that only Armour's extract soup is worth trying.
Donas Long's Sons invites Peckville residents to evening evangelistic services at Peckville Baptist Church led by drummer evangelist W H Williams with Professor Wilson assisting in singing. A social at the parsonage by Sunday School class 18 followed a successful program. Uncalled letters listed and Blakely council convened a busy regular session March 4 1901 with numerous payments, exonerations, elections, and a new road work resolution.
The Philadelphia area Senate discusses health board powers and lockdown rules, authorizes a South Carolina inter state exposition commission, and adjoins with a Bedford ballot reform compromise. House action centers on ballot bills, election expense statements, and fiscal allocations for regional hospitals and charities.
The Avoca borough council held a smooth reorganization with retiring president L F O'Brien praising the people and welcoming successor Charles Reilly as president. New officers include treasurer M J O Arlen secretary Frank Parks solicitor M J Dixon street commissioner M J Dixon.
In a New Orleans setting, Dora manipulatively engineers a scene as Colonel Arthur confesses love to Miss Johnston. The narrator hides, feigning escape, while Dora teases and jokes about a looming proposal and a tied fortune, ending with Dora demanding a $50,000 check.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports on Susquehanna County happenings from Erie strike bulletins to local oddities. A farmer finds eight coons in a hollow hemlock log, plus coon meat and hides, amid broader notes on strikes, inquests, and county editorial plans.
Hon. David Meekison famed statesman and former mayor battled chronic catarrh for thirty years. He credited Peruna with relief and urged others to begin treatment at first cold symptoms. The article also notes actor testimonials and regional notices from Susquehanna County including politics, education, and railroad industry updates.
Clark's Summit reports Freece and Parker sold their local store to Mesers Elsinger and Bunnell of Scranton. The new firm took charge Monday. Several residents relocate April 1 including Parker family moving to Perkins house and others shifting homes. A revival at the Methodist church and planned condensery work begin around April 1. Mrs Hall of Scranton visits.
Ten escapees from Broome county jail travel on foot through Susquehanna on Monday. Congressman Wright and family expect home from Washington Thursday. Oakland Methodist holds strow ride to Bradley Breebo's this evening. Mrs. Anderson of Oakland improves after illness. Proph ets and see ra cabinet noted as the stove committee moves Eriegshopa. J W Tewkebury sets a new fifty yard high hurdle record at Georgetown University indoor games. Funeral held for infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell. interment in Evergreen cemetery. A W Cook plans a daily newspaper in Carbondale. Engineers’ pay attached by Chicago publisher for a book two years old. appeals planned. J A Sophia and daughter host a musical convention at Nevi Jackson. W Searle runs for clerk of the new U S District Court. Mrs. Newing recovering from cutter accident. Over 100 Susquehanna residents attend The Rebel at Stone Opera House in Binghamton. Galusha A Grow marks fifty years in Congress.
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