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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1896

Page

10

Suburban Union Plans Series of City Meetings

News of the Suburbs reports the Scranton Christian Endeavor union arranging meetings across the city starting April 23 with a closing lecture by Dr. Clark at the Frothingham on April 3. Speakers include Rev. Stubblebine, Rev. Davis, Rev. Moffatt, Rev. Griffiths, and Rev. Bell at various churches each evening at 7:40. Also notes visits by Welsh Baptist youth groups, funeral for John Jenking, and local ads for clothing and services.

Scranton Christian Endeavor Union Clark Frothingham Washburn Street Presbyterian Church W. H. Stubblebine Sumner Avenue Sumner Avenue Presyterian Church, Rev. Hugh Davis, Eaker Plymouth Congregational Church J. P. Moffatt Peaker Sherman Avenue Vssion House John Griffiths Calvin Methodist Church Thomas Bell

News notes and personals itemizes local events

A Clarke building struck by lightning caused a store blackout and dramatic red splashes on the walk. A child of Police Officer Dyer died yesterday. Judge Edwards to speak on the Cuban question at the Welsh Philosophical Society tonight. A closing social and dances planned. A Glee club rehearsal and a May cantata at Tabernacle Church announced. A council debate and several literary notices reported. Remains of Robert Williams buried at Washburn Street cemetery. Local groups invite meetings and services at St David’s and Evans Hall.

Clarke Malin Avenue Steve Dyer H. M. Edwards Welsh Philosophical Society Patriotic Order Sons of America Glee Club Beer's Hall Evan L. Davis Bellevue Heights St. Brenden Council Hichard Iit Charles IL

Mowery Home Welcomes New Daughter and Local News

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mowery on North Hlakely street Thursday night. William Connolly retires from his Corners shoe store business. Reverend Mr. Mudge of Princeton will lead the Presbyterian church tomorrow. Captain Jack or the Irish Outlaw drew a large audience last night. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. H L Crippen of Webster avenue. Borough moves compel the Traction Company to stay within its tracks. Rudolph Meyerhoffer funeral today at 10 from South Blakely street, burial at German Catholic cemetery on Williams street. Ladies Ald society of the Methodist church holds a social at Earl Bishop’s residence on North Blakely Street Wednesday evening April 22. Pennsylvania Coal Company and High School Baseball teams clash on No 6 grounds at 2.20 this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Russell celebrate birth of a son on Throop Street. Mrs. Thomas Butler remains ill on Elm Street.

Albert Mowery H. L. Crippen Webster Avenue Traction Company Rudolph Meyerhoffer Thomas Ruane Blakely Street Williams Street Ladies’ Ald Society Methodist Church Earl Bishop North Blakely Street Pennsylvania Coal Company No. 6 George Russell Throop Street Thomas Butler Elm Street

Forest Band to Offer Entry at St John s Hall Monday Night

The Forest band, South Side’s leading charity group, will stage an entertainment at St. John's hall Monday night with a diverse program including March King Cotton, violin solos, recitations, mandolin selections, duets, and a chorus. Installation of Rev. E J Schmitt as pastor of Evangelical church of Peace follows at St Pauls Lutheran church with assistance from Rev. Lang and Rev. Holter. Local items note Drugeist Otto Bregser’s indisposition, Mr. and Mrs Henry F Ziegler’s return from their wedding journey, and funeral notices for Michael J Pax and John Murphy plus a correction about North Steel mill resuming operations.

St. John’s Hall Forest Band St. John's Hall King Cotton Cusick WOM Sss Es Avccineusek James M . Reel Jig Jamea McCarthy John McAndrew Thomas Needham Della Langan William Jennings Moosic Boo William Roberts Curran Pittston Kelley Lynch and Reardon William Luby Bolo Sullivan Avoca Michael McGraw Old Homestead Quartette E. J. Schmitt Evangelical Church of Peace Prospect. Avenue St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mr. Schmitt Mr. Lang Mr. Holter Otto Bregser Capouse Avenue Henry F. Ziegler Cedar Avenue Michael J. Pax Syracuse Bridget Fox Hemlock Street St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park John Murphy Palm Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery North Steel Mill South Mill

Greenwood and Minooka Local Notices and Sports Vignette

Local notes report an employee at Greenwood No 1 and 2 collieries to be paid this afternoon and Grocer Martin McDonough recovering from illness. Miss Mary Walsh of Pittston visits Minooka friends. St Monien Branch Ladies Union to receive communion Sunday morning. Greenwood sporting group plans a foot race between Joseph McDonough and Sprinter McLaughlin. Minooka baseball team to face Greenwood Blues on April 19 at Burke's ground. Miss Nelle Sullivan departs for New York to reside permanently. Nickel Plate ad touts dining car meals, service, and low rates.

Greenwood No. 1 Martin McDonough Mary Walsh Pittston Minooka Friends St. Monien Ladies’ International Catholic Benevolent Union Greenwood Joseph McDonough McLaughlin Taylor

Endeavor Union 455 Presents Evening of Entertainment

The Endeavor Union 455 of E A U announces an entertainment tonight at Fenner and Chappell's hall in Providence. All are invited. Tickets cost 16 cents and include refreshments served by the ladies.

Endeavor Union Fenner & Chappell's Providence

Photographers Close Galleries Sundays in Scranton

Photographers of Scranton announce Sunday closure of all city galleries. From April 17 1896 patrons are advised no engagements will be begun or finished on Sundays. Signatories include Charles I Griffin Fred Hummler John Kemp Oscar Grambo M M Dewitt Frank Jewell H B Cramer Jake Easterline Henry Frey and George E N Starner in Scranton Pa.

Qoeys Scranton Charles I. Griffin Fred Hummler John Kemp Oscar Grambo M. M. Dewitt Frank Jewell H. 8. Cramer Jake Easterline Henry Frey George E. N. Starner

Requiem Mass and Delaware River Bridge Opener

A requiem mass for Patrick Tierney of South Wyoming Street was held at St Peter’s Cathedral with Rev J W Malone as celebrant. The Pennsylvania Railroad opens its new Delaware River Bridge with through trains to Atlantic City including morning and evening services from Broad Street, all with parlor cars and a 25 cent extra fare.

St. Peter's Cathedral Patrick Tierney South Wyoming Stey St. Peter’s Cathedral J. W. Malone J. J. B. Feeley T. F. Carmody John Clark Thomas McGinnis Michael Lavelle Michael Gaughan Thomas O'Malley Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Pennsylvania Railroad Company Delaware River Delaware River Bridge Broad Street Station Atlantic City Pennsylvania Railroad System Broad Street Pennsylvania Washington Baltimore Pennsylvania Limited Broad Station Market Street Ferry Philadelphia Seashore Atlanticity Pittsburg Buffalo Danville Norfolk

Munyon Remedies Pitched In Wide Public Testimonials

A flood of strong endorsements promotes Munyon's homeopathic remedies set out by users in Pennsylvania. Letters from West Chester and Williamsport claim rapid relief for dyspepsia, rheumatism, colds, indigestion, and other ailments. Ads trumpet 25 cent to 26 cent cures and free medical advice from Prof. Munyon in Philadelphia.

John D. Worth Munyon Price Arch Street Philadelphia Radway All Druggsts

Wall Street Downward Turn on Bear Pressure and Narrow Losses

Market and stock report from New York notes a downward tendency as bear leaders claim a needed reaction. Industrial stocks lead losses with Manhattan and railway shares dropping amid general weakness, while Chicago Gas and American Cotton Oil show notable moves and rumors of dividend concerns.

New York Stock Exchange Manhattan The Chicago Gas Chicago Ogden Gas Company Chicago Gas Company William Linn AL Len & Co A. P. Carperily

Nickel Plate Road Highlighted as Shortest Buffalo to Chicago Link

In rail and market notes the Nickel Plate Road is noted as the shortest route between Buffalo and Chicago, referenced amid a broader Scranton market and transport context. The item underscores railway efficiency alongside reports on flour, wheat, corn, oats, provisions, and livestock markets across multiple U.S. exchanges.

Buffalo Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Suburbs West Side Events First Welsh Baptist Church Young People's Society Providence Welsh Baptist Church North End Society W. 3. Jones John Jenkins John Jenking J.T. Motria Singer Gomer Thomas David Evans Joan Jones Frederick Springler Reese Anthony Benjamin Phillips Washburn Street Mears & Hagen Lackawanna Avenue Sears West Side South Main Avenue Harriet J. Davis South Main J. C. King Jackson Street Curt Andrews Sixth Street Jepthaah Tabernacle Congregational Church RK. Thomas Howell G. Reese Reese Fanny Jones-Evans Liazle Williams Jenkins Evan Jennie Reese H. A. Jones Henry P. Jones Silurian Lodge of Odd Fellows Evans' Hall Robert Morgan Williams Little Woods Walter Lame Will Gallagher Cap St. David's Church Bromley Avenue M. M. Mill Green Ridge S. W. Craig Ashley Charles Atwater Yesteray Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Chinatown Lulu Price East Market Street Martly Ridgeway Brother Asbury Methodist Church Dunmore South Side News Rev E. L. Schmi Nickel Plate Road Samters MR. Tierney Market and Stock Report Wall Street Review Ng. Am Tobacco Co Canada Bouthern Cowens Hse Télchi &Nu Esaeasae Co Chic Mil. J. P Pac Vu al Dist &c Louis. & Nash Eneene Ae Central N.Y. la Thy Ontario & West Omaha Mall Southern R, Phil Read Bouthern K. R Br.au Tenn. Cron Texas Pacific Union Pacific Shy Wabash Prue Western Union Teather GM & Oe cHicaco Board OF Trade Enn Walll Cripple Creek Ind Moon-Ancior Globe Peril Isabelle and Union—Gold Mining Mechem Investment Company Eas Setae Arora Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Heplager & Cosinese ‘Weston Bil CO Scranton Beddi Gerenien Glasa Co White State Abc Western Steam City South America New Mesa State Salbe Do. Creamery Nalic Western Dairy Old Valee Tulle Elgins Lta Elon Ont Leas St Ae Mldc Fancy Small Gallyc Best City Toledo T.c Gage Union Stock Yards Nuoffalo Buafflo Ayaer Radways Aneas Amt Deiter Stoe Co., Inc’p U.S Dexter | Shoe Co Bram Atlantic Refining Ranton Statio James Moir First National Bank Reliable Baldwin Hunt & Connell CO Dorano Atthews Bros M. Moe E. Robinson's Sons THE _TROTHINGHAM William Morris Michael —Strocoff Ant Ners Viren A. D'Finery Ae Kidder Augustus Cook Napoleon My Empire Pitou Academy OF Music APRIC Carrie Louis Drestidigitateur Zorn Fea Davis’ Theater Fisher's Funny Cemradians Ataaine Perkins D. Fisher Aylesworth’s Wyoming Ave
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