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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1895

Page

2

Preacher and Politics Dominate Wilkes-Barre Meeting

In Wilkes-Barre at the First Methodist Episcopal church parlor Rev J B Sumner chaired a discussion on preaching Christ against science and philosophy. Kingston's Rev Dermott read a paper arguing Christ as path to salvation and social ethics, followed by prayers and song.

Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sumner Labor Peck Johnson Atlanta cDermott Kingston Jesus Paul Christ Jesus Christ God Creator Ting

Lengthy court opinion on Abram J. Eckert murder conviction

Judge Woodward issued a lengthy ruling in the case of Abram J. Eckert convicting murder in the first degree and denying a new trial after a careful review of testimony. The report also notes a motion for a new trial in the case Mary Naguazewski versus Herman Kampa, where the plaintiff previously recovered a judgment.

Godward Nanticoke Ashley Borough Albert Farrow Samuel Lehman Ashley Michael Lyons Wilkes-Barre Justice of the Peace Fenner Woodward Abram J. Eekert Abram J. Eckert Mary Naguazewski Herman Kampa

Community notices mix church, meeting plans and an upcoming wedding

The notice lists a range of local items: Oscar C. Smith Camp meeting for all members. sale of Alanson Vank’s estate brought about 107 dollars. First Baptist church to host a district ministers council. Dr A J Baker and Miss Trabella Gardner to wed at Jermyn Methodist Church with a reception at the bride’s sister’s home. Women’s Home Missionary Society to donate bank offering to local needy. Aurora Lodge 623 F A M to elect officers Tuesday night. Epworth League Ribbon Social Friday with a program including music and Willie Gardner recitals and a vocal quartet.

A. J. Baker Duryea Trabella Gardner Methodist Episcopal Church Jermyn Sp.m F. L. Maynard Women's Home Missionary Society James G. Shepherd Aurora Lodge Epworth League Willie Gardner

Local notices and social items from Enterprise hall bazaar

Messra Osborne Champion Seymour and others perform in recitations and songs. A cordial welcome is extended. Miss Emma May Knight to wed George W. Allen of Placerville Cal on Dec 17. Anna McCleary ill with quinsy. Bazaar by St James church opens this evening in Enterprise hall with Citizens' band performing a varied program including Friendship March Twilight Bells Hoe Down on the Levee and The Warnock.

Messra Osborne Champion Seymour Millie Osborne Ladies of

Community notices edge Scranton life and fires in Taylor

Miss Schimpff of Scranton visits Miss Anna Blesecker on Sunday. The funeral of the late Mrs. Daniels was held at Hyde Park and Welsh Congregational Church. Miss Jeasse Owens visited her parents on Oak street. The Taylor social club hosted a rink social and the Taylor miner is idle today. John Phinney and wife returned from Wyoming County. The first fire alarm since the system began rang at 6 am. a barn in Feltzville burned, threatening adjacent structures. A Scranton bound street car jumped the track near Oak Street. passengers were moved to safety. The Independent Social Club meets in Taylor hall. Camp 56 P O T A hosts an oyster supper Thursday in Llewelyn's hall. Cold snap freezes ponds enabling skating as youth enjoy outdoor recreation. Little Gladys Samuels, a child, ...

Jeasse Owens Scranton William Owens Oak Street Taylor Taylor Miner John Phinney Wyoming County Feltzville Taylor Hose Company Independent Taylor Hall P. O. of T. A Llewelyn’s Union Street Gladys Samuels

Local inquiries note injuries and mine payrolls

The report mentions Mrs Samuels of Main Street with a broken leg after a skating accident on the mule field. It also states the Taylor Pyne and Holden mines will be paid tomorrow morning and the silk mill paid its employees on Saturday.

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Six Aces in the Hand Trigger Fatal Cardroom Fight

A card game dispute in Stone Geyve ends in gunfire as Thompson shoots Murray in the breast and flees. Murray is expected to die from his wounds. An unrelated medical ad promotes Swayne's Ointment for piles and related symptoms.

Stone Ompson Eary Murray Thompson Swayne

Wanted Ads Blend In Scranton Classifieds

A scanned newspaper classifieds page shows numerous help wanted notices, sales pitches, and personal ads. Entries advertise sales agents and compensation, domestic helpers, clerks, coachmen, and central-location positions, with company names like Mango Chemical Company, Consolidated Mfg Co, and Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co, plus addresses in Chicago New York and Scranton.

Scranton Listings Include Schools Architects Hotels and Businesses

A page lists several Scranton entities opening September 9 including School of the Lackawanna with a catalog, Worcester's Kindergarten, and multiple architects such as Edward H. Davis and L Walter. Also named are Bauer's Orchestra, Megargee Brothers, Frank P. Brown & Co., and Scranton House hotel near D L & W depot. Rates start at $1.60 daily at Neter Hotel and E N Anable.

Scranton Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Worcester Adams Avenue Edward H. Davis Commonwealth Building L. Walter Washington Avenue Lewis Hancock, JR Cor. Wash, Ave Brown & Morris Price Franklin Avenue P. Prin R Scranton House L. & W. Enger Victor Koch Cor Ixteenth St Irving Rev. Ke E. N. Anable

Railroad Timetables on Central Railroad of New Jersey

Public notices the Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable effective November 17 1806 lists train departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other points with morning and afternoon departures on weekdays and limited Sunday services. It includes connections to New York Newark and Elizabeth and routes to Philadelphia Reading Allentown and Atlantic City with express trains and parlor car service. Through fares to all points offered at reduced rates via ticket agents. J H Olhausen general superintendent agent.

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