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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
10
Rev Father Valentine presents Catholic Church view on auricular confession at the cathedral. He asserts Christ gave forgiveness authority to the apostles and cites John chapter twenty as evidence. The lecture closes a weeklong series debating church authority and a common Christianity against a common enemy.
The speaker extols the consolations of confession and the forgiveness offered by a successor of the apostles. Bishop Hoban adds that Father Valentine’s mission may have cleared prejudices and misinterpretations, noting the world’s absurd conceptions and the Catholic church.
The Tribune provides free copies to newsboys on Christmas morning to sell. Papers available from press time until 9 am from the Tribune office, with out of town carriers receiving extras on request. Carbondale editors supply 7 30 to 9 30 am. no returns on the following day.
Father Valentine argues Christ endowed apostles with the power to forgive or retain sins and that this authority should pass to church successors. He rebuts claims the confession is a priestly ploy, insisting the practice rests on scriptural authority and historical record.
The speaker called for the reunion of Christianity under one fold and one shepherd to vanquish its enemies. Father Vincent announced an inquiry class for non Catholics would meet in the basement of St Thomas college hall tomorrow night.
A Christmas shopper should visit John D. Boyle's popular clothing and furnishing goods store at 416 Lackawanna Avenue. The shop offers the finest, most stylish up-to-date goods with prices described as right.
Holiday buyers rush into markets as demand climbs for holly, holly wreaths, ground pine wreaths, roping and other Christmas greens. Retailers report strong sales from early December through the season, with shoppers seeking festive decor.
City Treasurer F S Barker states tax duplicates for city and school taxes of 1902 are now in his hands for collection. This notice records the handover and collection responsibility.
Flynn aged 30 of West Scranton and Durkin aged 28 of South Scranton were hurt Saturday afternoon when a scaffold supporting an iron stack gave way at the Lackawanna car shops. Flynn has a serious concussion, doctors unsure of recovery. Durkin suffered a fractured right ankle and bruises and will be laid up for some time. A third man had minor injuries and walked home.
The Local 7 journeymen horseshoers union prepares a formal grievance showing fixed wage scales for firemen at 2.00 dollars daily and 0.85 per hour overtime, floormen 2.25 daily and 0.30 overtime, and alternating journeymen 2.40 daily and 0.34 overtime. They seek a nine hour day and a half holiday from March through November. The grievance committee includes Richard A. Maloney J G Cawley John Deltz F P Weyandt and Michael Buckley, and the union plans to present the demands to the master horseshoers tomorrow with a target of January 1 1908.
A new smallpox case is reported in Archbald borough with a quarantine ordered. Dr. Houser warns of serious outbreak risk due to late physician call and crowded housing, while recent vaccination among residents may lessen spread. John King of Bloom Avenue is noted as a new victim.
A new case was found in the city on Saturday as John King of Bloom Avenue North Beranton was diagnosed with the disease. His home on Hila house was placed under strict quarantine authorities announced.
To the Republican voters of Scranton a January 15 1908 primary to nominate a Republican candidate for city recorder and ward vigilance committees is scheduled. Polls open 4 to 8 pm with registration and assessment deadlines for candidates and a separate box for the vigilance committee. C H Chittenden chairs the Republican City Committee.
If you want a nobby up to date suit or overcoat an extra pair of pants or anything in the line of clothing go to John D Boyle 416 Lackawanna avenue He has the finest to be had and his prices are right.
Morel Bros advertises large flowers and palms at bargain prices with both phones listed for orders. The notice highlights attractive Christmas gifts and lush arrangements available through the store.
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