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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1897

Page

3

Connell and church notices amid regional updates

Congressman William Connell returns from Wallington Saturday. Charles Orchard of Carbondale accepts waiistant post under General Agent G. H. Cobb of the Pennsylvania railroad operation office. Rev. P. J. Murphy of St Patrick’s Olyphant in Montreal for Rev. Lawrenwee Murphy funeral. John H. Phelps and K. J. K. Everhart arrive at St Thomas in the West Indies en route to South America. Alexander Aikman resigns from Dickson colliery. Richard Melligan new assistant foreman. Local social at Webster avenue with a large flashlight portrait of the Rivs. many attendees listed.

William Connell Wallington Charles Orchard Carbondale Cheneral G. H. Cobb Pennsylvania Railroad Offlow P. J. Murphy St. Patrick’s Church Olyphant Montreal Lawrenwee Murphy John H. Phelps Himself K. J. K. Everhart St. Thom West Indies Viert South America St. Thomas Tr. Keverhaurt Kirby Alexander Alkman Dickson Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Eicard Melligan Aikman Delaware and Hurdleson Company Ton Hinda Webster Avenue Rivs Misnes Rita Moyle Lizzie Moyle Minne Champion Agnes Serine Bessie Kyte Mabelle Sweetser Myrtle Frauntfelter Rena Day Minerva Bards Maud Field Lou Dolph Ella Brown Miss Troyd Elmer Swingle John L. Guard Harry van Buren Peckville Charles Moyle Fred Carpenter Mr. Alexander Arthur Davis Loula Jones Bert Harritatton Bert Myers Harry Raridolah Fr. Hughes Harry Lostie Mr. Richards

New York and Chicago Rail Line Reopening with Pullman Car

The D L W announces reestablished service between New York and Chicago via Nickel Plate Roads on April 13 1807 A Pullman car will attach to train No 7 departing New York at 740 p m daily and reach Chicago the next day Dining car available in Buffalo at 700 a m For full details contact agents D L W KR

New York Chicago

Dr Keller Changes Office Address to 405 Wyoming Avenue

Dr. Keller has relocated his practice, removing higotee and moving to 405 Wyoming Avenue. The change announces new contact location for patient visits and correspondence.

Sermon on the Poisoned Potage at Green Ridge Church

The Rev. Advaince preached at Green Ridge Presbyterian on the poisoned pot of pottage, urging fortification against evil and personal reform. He cited Elisha and Judas to illustrate moral remediation and urged self examination and spiritual renewal in daily life.

H. EB. Adriance Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Leeson Advaince Nev. HW. KB Adriance New York City Marion Holmes Albany Sormaton C.H. Wellen Vine Street Adriation Adrianee

Wesley and Methodism Sermon by Rev A P Chatfel at Asbury

Rev A P Chatfel preached on Wesley and Methodism at Asbury Methodist Church Green Road. He praised John Wesley as a key reformer and credited the movement with expanding to about 5 million members arguing the Methodist system sustains active preaching and church work while defending its impact on English history and society.

Wesley Alp Chaffee Asbury Methodist Green Rudee Lebanon Church of God John Wesley Church of England Mr. Chaffee Chaffe England Chaffes

Irish American Military Union set for April meeting in New York

Brigadier General Charles O Maho ny has ordered officers of the Irish American Military Union to report in full uniform at the annual meeting on April 27 1807 at Hiccademas No MW Union Square New York City. The event aligns with the Grant mausoleum celebration in New York. Dr J A Sullivan of the North End is colonel and surgeon general on the general's staff and will attend.

Charles 3. O'Mahoney United States Hiccademas No. MW Union Square New York City Pines Grant Mausoleum J. A. Sullivan North End

Hill and Mahle Get Twelve Months Each

A lengthy court session sentenced Janes Hill of Wilkes-Barre to a fine and twelve months in the western penitentiary for fraudulent mail use. George Mable, John Menich, and Harry Rita faced two years and fines for counterfeiting, with others receiving up to eighteen months for similar crimes. The Dolph case against National Accident Insurance proceeds as a circuit court action seeking 21,000 on an 1887 policy.

Assamsit Samuel Dolph National Accident Insurance Company of New York Bullington United States District Court Janes Hill Wilkes-Barre Fonthy Western Simmne George Mable Wiles-Barre Hill John Menich Harry Rita Shamokin Western Penitentiary Chas. Johns Covert Bradford County Allegheny County F. Showers A. C. Allsm Bunbury T. Strait W.T. Strait John Kulp Dolnh National Accident Insurance Company of New York Buffington Assumpsit Lackawanna Tren and Coal Company

Benevolent Collections Reported Across Local Churches

The text notes annual benevolent collections at Asbury Methodist and other churches including Giwen Kihke Bevo B. 8 Ballentine and Kev. M. HM. MUL, with exchange of pulpits in the evening. Baptism rites occurred at the marine service in Washtown Street Presbyterian church. Rev. J. G. Bekman preached at Providence Methodist church in the evening.

Asbury Methodist Hydacopal Giwen Kihke Ballentine Church of the Gea

No Let Up As Pratt Stock Sells Fast

The piece describes a continuous rush of buyers in a busy picture store. Departments lose clerks to meet demand as prices drop on Pratt stock and front row medallions in gold frame quickly move off shelves. The dealer hints at scarce lots and urges early attention to unseen offerings.

Pratt

A Few Left 25C Picture Frames in White and Gold

Framed 16x20 pictures drawing surprise as buyers flock to the display. This local offering marks Scranton’s first appearance of such a large size in a refined white and gold frame, attracting attention for its bold presentation and value.

Scranton

Water Colors Reproductions Offered In Special Sale

Reproductions of master water color paintings offered in a French process instead of hand painting. Framed in white and gold gilt frames. Regularly worth 3.00, but sold today for a limited time at a reduced price.

Framed Etchings Ready to Hang for Sale

A small collection of framed etchings, about a few dozen pieces, 16 by 20 inches inside measurements, ready to hang for immediate purchase. Local buyers can select from the display and take pieces home today.

Lamp Globes Special Purchase On Sale Today

Lamp globes of decorated designs, inches in diameter, offered in any color. Worth 1.50 to 2.00 dollars. One hundred go on sale today as part of a crockery sale moving toward next week arrival. Our New York buyer reports a large pottery in trouble and has bought a carload for cash. We will inform you of further good arrivals as soon as they reach us, likely by week’s end or early next week.

Kiisha Rover Che New York Buttilo Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge Philadelphia Reading Penna Lihigh Valley

Biggest Beauty Picture Sells for Record Price

A 20 by 24 inch framed artwork with a 3 or 4 inch frame fetches a record value, making the overall piece about 28 by 32 inches. The sale marks the largest price ever paid for a beauty subject in this category.

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