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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1897

Page

3

McANULTY: Execution Issued Against Pinnell in Durmore

An execution was issued against John W. Pinnell of Durmore Saturday by John Shafter for 2676 dollars. Street car employees plan a pickn for the bereft of their new accident fund at Laurel Hillark on Sept 34. Miss Ella Jane Sidler and Edward Bush of Danville Pa were married Saturday by Rev Richard Hierms at no home 520 Pine Street. Mayor Bailey in police court yesterday fined a man ten dollars. George Rich acted indecently in Nay Aug park and was arrested by Officer McManama.

John W. Pinnell Durmore John Shafter Laurel Hillark Ella Jane Sidler Edward Bush Danville Richard Hierms Pine Street Bailey George Rich Nay Aug Park McManama

Hospital Unpleasantness Over a Drunken Fall

A caller reports a man unconscious after a bicycle fall at 1030 Capouse Avenue. Dr. Newbury questions witnesses. a bystander later reports the man was drunk and was found sitting on a curb smoking a cigarette, then recovered.

Lackawanna Hospital Yeu Capouse Avenue Newbury Dr. Newbury

Court asked to appoint receiver for Canavan and Stokes coal firm

Petition filed by P W Stokes seeks court intervention to wind up the Canavan and Stokes partnership over the Canavan tract mine near Nay Aug Falls. The partners quarrel over settlement after a May mine fire and the decision to rebuild. The firm owns the mine, machinery, and fixtures, plus a $300 book claim, with Stokes opposing rebuilding due to doubts about remaining marketable coal. John Canavan is the other partner. attorney is T P Hoban.

Canavan & Stokes Canavan Nay Aug Falls P. W. Stokes T. P. Hoban John 2. Canavan Stokes

Rev Nichols of Binghamton Preaches Two Sermons

Rev Dr Nichols of Binghamton preached two sermons at the Second Presbyterian Church. His talk on the Magdalene scene in John 8 explored Jesus writing on the ground and mercy over judgment, urging reform and compassion. He warned against public shaming and urged reading sin with humility, not vengeance.

G. Parson Nichols Hinghamton Second Presbyterian Church Temple John Vill Jesus Saaviour Christ Jesus Christ

Call to moral self-examination and social duty

A sermon urges humility and self-critique about helping the poor and reforming vice. It questions our moral superiority and asks how much we contribute to harsh conditions, insisting true reform requires personal responsibility and higher virtue. It ends with a biblical image of judgment separating goats and sheep.

Clergy Roundup of Services at Local Churches

Various pastors conducted morning and evening services across multiple churches. Notable mentions include Rev. H. W. Luce at Rescue Mission, Rev. F. Von Krug at First Presbyterian, and Rev. J. Madison Hare at Penn Avenue Baptist. Some churches had no evening service and others featured bilingual or special musical provisions.

H. W. Luce Rescue Mission F. von Krug Church of the Good Shepherd Green Ridge W. W. Wilson Freeport N. Y Elm Park Church Fred M. Davenport Yonkers Green Ridge Presbyterian Church J. Madison Hare Burlington N. J Penn Avenue Baptist Church Providence Methodist Church R. Bulgin Providence Christian Church D. K. Freeman Huntington, Pa Washburn Street Presbyterian Church A. Wallace St. Paul, Minn Plymouth Congregational Church Jackson Street Baptist Church D. H. Willams Edward Howell Thomas de Gruchy Rhode Island J. M. Chance Newton Croft

Coyne hotel to rise on Penn avenue site

A new Coyne hotel is planned on the site of P H Coyne’s present hostelry with an eight story iron and stone structure. Mulherin and Judge will begin about mid September, spanning to Sweet's market and the ten foot reservation. It will offer eighty eight rooms with twenty six baths and both American and European plans.

P. H. Coyne Mulherin & Judge Sweet's Market Penn Avenue Penn and Lackawanna Avenues Tron

Hired team from Nealla’s stable causes street commotion

A frightened horse team from Liveryman Nealla’s stable toppled an anchor stone and unseated a horse on Lackawanna Avenue. The pair fought and damaged harness as a large crowd gathered. The turnout’s hirees remained calm during the incident and later the team was taken in charge by Nealis’ employee.

Nealla Lackawanna Avenue Nealis

Junior Republican club meeting in Scranton

In pursuance of a resolution adopted by the Junior Republican club there will be a meeting at the Central Republican club rooms Price building Washington avenue on Tuesday evening September 1 to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other business. Members urged to attend. Wm. KE Decker secretary Geo. W. Marshall Jr president.

Scranton Republican Club Central Republican Club Price Building Washington Avenue Wm. Ke, Decker Geo. W. Marshall, Jr

Tragic Swing Fall At Nay Aug Park

A 19 year old, James Kane of Prospect avenue, fell twenty feet from a moving swing at Nay Aug Park yesterday afternoon. He struck the ground hard, crushing his nasal bone and suffering a deep chin gash. He remained unconscious for over four hours before ambulance arrival. Police searched for his companion, Charles Judge, who disappeared after the accident. Kane’s surgery and prognosis were uncertain but his nose was fractured and facial injuries may scar.

Nay Aug Park James Kane Prospect Avenue Kane Lackawanna Hospital Charles Judge Judge Hisheleht Park MoeManama Central Police Station R. Newberry Russell W. Chidsay Elizabeth Kane Newbury

Man With Knife Revolver Conflicts End in Arrest

An enraged man armed with a knife and revolver caused a disturbance after his mother drew on his account at Connell Meadow Brook store. Anthony Lynch and William Moore tried to calm him but were fired at. Special Messenger Joseph Moore finally quieted him, and Patrolmen Roland and Schmidt arrested him. The revolver and several cartridges were taken. the man worked at Connell and Company's mines and had an account at the store.

Anthony Lynch William Moore Special Cmeer Joseph Moore Roland Schmidt Gibbon Connell Meadow Brook Gibbons Connell and Company

Local shop celebrates 22 years in business and offers wide goods

An advertorial note states the business has operated at the same location for twenty two years and invites the public to patronize services in awnings tents flags and society decorations. It also advertises J. Fuhrman & Bro tailor made suits overcoats by John Rosa at 307 Spruce street.

J. Fuhrman & Bro Tallor John Rosa Spruce Street

Oppenheimer Comedians Open AT DAVIS THEATER Today

Davis theater opens its eighth season with Oppenheimer's Comedians featuring Gracie Emmett Eileen Aloretta and Victor Harvey among the cast. The bill today and tomorrow includes Love and Pride or Caste with free matinee admission for ladies and tickets available for evening and matinee performances.

Davis’ Theatre Oppenheimer Gracie Emmett Beacon Lights New York Eileen Aloretta Victor Harvey Jack Fowler Harry Lyons Isabella

Gibbons Rampage Evidence in Prospect Avenue Incident

Richard Gibbons and his widowed mother lived on Prospect avenue. Last Saturday evening he acted violently smashing windows and driving his mother from the house while wielding a revolver, turning a peaceful citizen into a menacing figure.

Richard Gibbons Prospect Avenue Mr. Gibbons

Hostler Kelly Dead After Livery Barn Accident

James Kelly a stableman at King's Livery on West Lackawanna Avenue died at Lackawanna Hospital after being found injured in the barn early Saturday. He fell while ascending a ladder leaving a head wound and died at 10 o clock that day. Kelly, 50, had recently arrived from Ireland and a tramp who slept in the day loft Friday night was questioned with no suspicions found.

James Kelly King’s Livery West Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Tribune Kelly Mr. King Lowry Pennypacker Ireland

Price of Electric Light Reduced by Suburban Company

Suburban Electric Light Company announces a rate cut to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour for incandescent lights within city limits starting Sept 1. Discounts of ten to twenty percent apply if the bill is paid by the 20th.

Suburban Electric Light Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Notes Melon DR. Nichols Binghamton the Christ Spirit Professor Seeley THE COYNE Junior Republican Club Craina Haviland China Alt Wyoming Avenue Davis’ Theater Hostler Kelly Mano King's Livery Stable the Rexford CO Lackawanna Ave P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Chicago Post Hood Mason's J. Wi. Ladwig Snow Weston Mill CO Sarcon, Olyphon, Carbondale Jersey Pierce Penn Ave
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