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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1894
Page
3
Dr H B Ware will be in his office on and after the first week in September. This notice confirms the physician's return date and office availability for patients arriving after that time.
Personal mentions list Lou Cleyes and Miss Annie Kelly visiting relatives, Bernard Brookstein visiting from Chicago, Miss Loretta Jennings and Mary McAnnat returning from Geneva New York. Mrs John Pouser seriously ill at Conyngham. Elizabeth Garrity and Sara Qera to Lake Ola for two weeks. F P Woodward to Pine NC for missionary work. Myrtle Thomas engaged to Seibert with Monday ceremonies planned.
H Adams of Jamestown delivered two sermons at Elm Park Church yesterday afternoon and morning. His sermon in the morning used Galatians 6 2 to urge bearing one another s burdens and fulfilling the law of Christ.
Coroner Kelly held a Saturday inquest into George Sisco's death by hanging with a verdict matching the facts. Ivor Jones of Wayne remains ill with typhoid fever. Community grievances discuss Deacon Street repairs without changing grading, and a disturbance at John York's boarding house involving eighteen residents.
The Moody revival opened in a North Main avenue tent with 1500 attendees. E W Bliss led the afternoon service guiding the crowd through Romans and Chronicles themes on not being ashamed of the gospel, urging repentance, and the Bible as life’s light. Evening service drew about 2000, with D C Hughes and T J Collins on the platform and Bliss urging pastors and laity to courage in faith.
The speaker describes leaving the business and confessing Christ due to inability to proceed. A fear of men is noted, but the faith promise remains, "he that puts his faith in the Lord will be saved." The meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7:80.
The Home of the Late Prof Joseph Roney on Tenth Street was crowded last evening as friends paid tribute to his memory. Dr Logan conducted services, and numerous floral tributes surrounded the casket. Roney died after paralysis struck him upon return from Waverly and was longtime superintendent of schools before resigning in 1886, survived by his wife and son H V D Roney of the DLW railroad.
Friends of the late Miss Dane Slocum gathered at 2 o clock to honor her memory at 1114 Division Street. Rev Dr Freeman of Huntingdon led a funeral sermon and the ceremony included quartette performances and beautiful floral arrangements. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery with pallbearers M L Bink William Frink William H Freeman S B Mott E A Clark and T J Luce.
Residents report vacations at Lake Arml Lake Winola Lake Idlewife and Washington D C plus other local trips. Church social events school notes and tax notices are listed along with plans for a forthcoming Scranton business directory edition.
A local shop advertises stock and custom orders for Bint books memorandums time books and blank books at Pnatr’s Boox Stonn, highlighting in stock and made to order items.
Philadelphia makers Gautschi & Sons offer music boxes that play many tones with orchestral quality. Old boxes repaired and improved with new tunes, highlighting craftsmanship and specialization.
The Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church held rededication services with a large congregation. William Connell praised the church’s debt freedom and contributors, followed by choral music, readings, and an evening sermon on whose names are in the Book of Life. A funeral notice and other items are noted.
John Charles Miller of Birch Street died Saturday afternoon after a long illness. A leading progressive figure, he served as Eleventh Ward school controller for years and held several trusts. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
Rev. P. A. Hubert delivered a farewell address closing the series of camp meetings after a practical talk on strikes by Rev. J. R. Dangerfield whose remarks were well received.
George L. Gabel visits Tamaqua while Engineer George Chase calls on El Mira. Adams repeats as row on No 6. Peter McCann named door tender at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot. Harry Lukens of the same depot sick at home. Fireman William Gable returns after 15 days’ vacation at Thornhurst. Engine 181 with Emmett Adams pulls excursion from Binghamton to Pleasant Beach. DLW Mutual Aid Association to elect officers at next meeting. Night Engine Dispatcher Richard Nape returns from Philadelphia trip. he saw two large engines on the Pennsylvania railroad but declines to discuss it.
A brief note reports PilLeaway's Best making beet bread with a mention of Woop, bamboo and braiss onsela at Pratt's Hook Store, ending with a 7.
Weinschonk of Cedar avenue vacates at Crystal lake with Mrs L D Powers and daughters Edona Maud returning Saturday from Bethlehem. Mrs A Jackson of Binghamton visits A Weinschonk on Cadar avenue. George Wirth of Neptune Engine Company enjoys a two week vacation. Roy John Loughran of St Joseph church Minooka plans a three month Europe trip. George Sehank and Fred Heisner seek election as delegates from First district Eleventh ward to Republican county convention. Columbus Council No 17 Young Men's Institute elects John B O Malley and Richard Sheridan delegates to the Louisville national convention. Funeral for Mrs Michael Higeina of Em street held today at 0 o'clock with high mass at St John’s church and interment in Hyde Park cemetery.
The Sabbath camp meeting at Laurel Hill park conducted by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church Wilkes Barre led by Rev. W.R. Dangerfield drew over five hundred people. The Tennessee Jubilee singers offered evangelistic music with a lively praise service and the congregation enjoyed the program and addresses afterward.
A summer novelty coat named Nobby in long-cut double breasted blue and black serge is promoted as proper attire for tennis. The item emphasizes style for warm weather play and leisure.
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