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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1896
Page
3
Cholee cut flowers and flower designs at Palmer and McDonalds located at 44 Spruce. The brief notice indicates a change in offerings or operation at the outlet with no further details provided.
Readings from Rev N G Parke and Rev W F Gibbons framed a Peace Sunday service at Dunmore Presbyterian. The morning sermon centered on Blessed are the Peacemakers and urged Christian duty to promote unity and restrain strife while the Sunday school collect groceries for the poor.
Rev H A Grant preached on the birth of Christ from Luke 2 10 11 yesterday morning to a large Howard Place AME congregation. He stated the advent of Christ is of greatest importance and should excite deep interest in every Christian mind.
The Sabbath notes outline multiple church services across denominations including Universalist, Methodist, Evangelical, and Presbyterian churches. It records baptisms at Penn Avenue church, a reception for Rev. George W Welsh at Calvary Reformed, music programs led by J M Chance, and Christmas Mass schedules at St Peter's cathedral with various choirs and soloists. An evening Young Men’s Christian Association address on The Wages of Sin and the Way to Escape used stereopticon visuals.
The Tribune urges readers to bring their card plate to the newspaper office for printing services. This notice advertises in house card printing, offering guidance on submission methods and potential turnaround.
Judge Archbald rules Eugene Taylor entitled to the office of controller from the First ward, not Harry Fletcher, and finds no valid organization of either ward board. The dispute delayed Winton schools two months as factions clashed over nine seats after a 1898 ward division.
Edward KE Ridder presents Shannon of the Sixth a romantic military drama set in India during the Sepoy rising. Lieutenant Shannon is accused of theft, escapes to rescue Dora Kimber, and the gem is recovered with occult aid. Also Shore Acres and a big Christmas show with tricks and electric effects begin this week at Davis Theatre.
A 14 year old boy, son of Bernard Bohle of Mulberry street, was badly hurt at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad stone yard. While playing, he was winding a windlass when the handle slipped, striking him on the head and ripping a deep gash in his right cheek.
The victim sustained a deep gash through the cheek to the jaw requiring ten stitches and a temple wound. He was carried home for medical attention by Dr. Barnes with assistant Drugeist Schultz of Mulberry Street.
The Avoca Musical Society presents this evening's concert featuring Messrs D Stephens P H Warren Philip Thomas Joseph Johns and others from Scranton. The programme lists recitations solos duets and instrumental pieces with multiple performers including Misses He Devine L Hines and Greentied and Mrs Atwell. The names appear repeatedly in voice and instrument entries reflecting a varied program led by the Avoca Musical Society.
The Flynn estate Spruce Street holdings were sold on Saturday to ex Lieutenant Governor Watres for 65000? The deal sets a record price per front foot and per square foot in Scranton. Watres now owns all Spruce Street parcels between Dixcourt and Washington Avenue except the Mears building plot. An additional large office building is anticipated.
The Country Club board hosted a Saturday evening luncheon at the club lodge with a party of ladies and many listed guests. Major J. W. Oakford, a board member, was absent from the gathering.
Two drunken men nearly wrecked a saloon on Penn Avenue after liquor was refused and were arrested by Patrolmen Flaherty and Lowry. On the James Hays grounds the Crown King team beat Crescent, Keefer scoring a first half touchdown and Keefe, McCloskie, Manley and Hart delivering standout play. Charlie Smith officiated with Patrick Boland as umpire.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a midwinter holiday tour from New York and Philadelphia to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington with return options. Departures Saturday December 26 with fares from New York and Philadelphia and varying return routes, tickets via agents or Geo. W. Boyd Philadelphia office.
We urge careful selection when buying china or glass and offer a wide stock to choose from. Prices help, and many buyers have chosen lamps that provide light first, then beauty, usefulness, and finally ornament.
Eye specialist Silverstone offers spectacles at 79 Lackawanna avenue with free eye examinations. Prices include solid gold rimmed at 3.60, milled bows 2, nickel bows 0.50 to 1.50, aluminum bows up to 2, colored glasses 0.25 to 1.25, large reading glasses 0.02, opera and magnifying glasses discounted. Office hours 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 6 p.m. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A catalog of in stock display cards offered at ten cents each including Roomea for rent For sale This property for sale Furnished rooms House for rent House to let and related phrases noted for office display and sale.
In Philadelphia a garbage collector William Wallen 25 fatally slashed rival John King 21 in a boardinghouse kitchen after a quarrel over a woman. Wallen was arrested and reportedly exclaimed about the deed while in custody.
In Alton Illinois last night Chief J. Kubo and Night Patrolman Jonn Budde were likely fatally shot as they attempted to arrest three suspects described as negroes. The assailants fled the scene.
Rexford’s reports daily crowds as 12000 square feet of sales space groans under dray loads of merchandise. Highlights include an Elgin solid gold ladies’ watch at 18.50, lamps such as Cupid gold colored figures and onyx column lamps priced low, and a full dinner set of decorated English ware at 5.00.
About 50 boys’ three piece suits with short pants in sizes 12 to 16 years offered at minimal cost.
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