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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
5
Norton’s Bulletin advertises remnants and small quantities of fine wall papers offered at half the usual prices to clear stock before spring trade. Limited amounts remain for one or two rooms of each pattern.
A scrambled local note reports Personal W D Kennedy and family arriving safely at Naples. It mentions Mire William Jenkins of South Main Avenue suffering an illness, A K Fletcher returning from New York, Reuben G Thwaites visiting the library, Major W S Millar’s Bermuda voyage after a New York wedding, and a Barnum & Vullley minstrel contract for Thevid Carter and William Probsn.
Seramien council of the Knights of Columbus negotiated to buy the Excelsior Club House on North Washington Avenue for 17 500. The building, erected three years ago as a permanent home for the Excelsior Bedal club, will become property of the new owners who plan a gymnasium addition and take possession on April 16.
Delay is dangerous. We are closing out tools and all kinds of goods. Do not delay purchases. Save 10 to 25 percent on all goods. Hardware includes the celebrated Irving Ranges. Furnaces offered with no advance cost. Plumbing stock low but orders filled. Lots of fire sale items at cost or below.
Review of recent shootings and stabbings to be considered by the grand jury this week. Topics include the Jan 22 Jesup murder, the Feb Oak Hill shooting, anarchists Guilhot and Mercier case, the Feb 10 Carbondale incident, and related violent felonious wounding.
An advertisement asserts Vin Mariani is an equal, absolutely reliable tonic safe for all medical needs. It claims doctors and patients alike endorse the product and warns against substitutes. The notice emphasizes its restorative qualities and universal suitability.
A list of workers including William Marsh mill hand Scranton Anthony McDonald laborer Scranton William Ham Jr mill hand Scranton Thomas Ruddy brakeman Scranton and others Terrance Gallacher miner Beranton William G Powell miner Beranton Vincent Dougherty farmer Covington Willem Loftus clerk Carbondale M B F Prynn clerk Scranton Thomas Healey miner Taylorrk FB Hicks yeoman Dunmore John W Fthedes farmer Beth Abingdon Isaac Brown Insurance agent Beranton Thomas J Gilbride Clackenmith Beranton James Leyshon laborer Beranton Wm M Davis miner Scranton P A Barrett journalist Scranton George Stephens auctioneer Blakely George J Champlain farmer South Abington James Jordan clerk Olyphant
Chemist Charles Morton of North Washington Avenue touts rich deposits of amber and sienna in the region and claims a single U S mill for timber and sienna exists at his site. He says New York Jobbers mass produce these materials from lampblack and similar substances, while his methods and secret process could yield a genuine article at four cents a pound, with samples already produced at Throop.
The Lackawanna hospital gratefully acknowledges a gift of one hundred dollars in gold from the Beranton Lice Curtain company employer. Most contributions came from women and girls across departments including Weavers Finishing Mending Dress Pouch and Dress departments and machine and general hands. Mrs. FE N Willard is listed among contributors.
A local offer promotes coffee at 15c per pound and a fine Formosa oolong tea at 2c per pound with a guarantee to match 35c coffee and 75c tea from competitors. Purchases limit 1 pound per person, items sold separately or together.
City officials and executives from Lackawanna, Scranton Railway, and others met to review viaduct options over West Lackawanna Avenue. No concrete action was taken as plans, costs, and locations remained unsettled amid disagreement on the best site and funding.
Sixth ward council member Edward James launches a crusade to eradicate oleomargarine sales by asking the food inspector to identify licensees and by pursuing legislation. He argues counterfeit butter undercuts honest merchants and hopes a heavy tax will curb the practice. The plan hinges on inspector reports and federal labeling laws.
United States district and circuit courts begin their Scranton session in the federal building at 2 pm. Key cases include the government vs E F Bogart postmaster of Wilkes Barre for malfeasance and Anna Dickinson vs Dr Oglesby in the circuit court. Attorney John T Martin sues the Delaware and Hudson Canal for 100000 dollars with Vidaver O'Brien and Kelly as counsel.
A well dressed man named Jerry Jones sought treatment at Lackawanna hospital after a quarrel in a Franklin avenue saloon. He was slashed by glass fragments in the face, received care from Dr. Busch, and was discharged. Lane's 820 Spruce street advertises wines and cigars. Beecham's pills are recommended.
The celebrated conductor of the New York Phil harmonic Orchestra and Grau Opera Company, recently leading the Boston Symphony Orchestra, writes about his artistic philosophy and career reflections. He discusses balancing repertoire, ensemble coordination, and the evolving role of modern conductors.
Emil Paur commends Mason & Hamlin for manufacturing a fine piano with sympathetic tone and responsive action. The note highlights the upright and baby grand models and invites readers to view the instruments for those who value artistic piano craftsmanship.
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