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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
9
Community events outline cantatas, school exercises, and religious concerts across West Side and City Suburban churches. The Simpson Methodist Sabbath school plans a 6 20 PM program with choirs, recitations, and a Christmas cantata, followed by a jubilee. A Sunday feast offers meals and a children’s free entertainment with candy distributions, and a coach accident near Seventh Street is reported without serious injuries.
Mrs J J Roberts of South Main avenue and Miss Jennie Howell of Scranton street narrowly escaped injury yesterday afternoon near West Lackawanna avenue when a rear wheel of their vehicle broke. The carriage is the property of Freonklin.
This morning at 10 o clock the No 14 school presents a Christmas program conducted by Principal Cruttenden. Students wear festive drawings on the boards and perform recitations songs and reader pieces for parents in attendance.
The Salvation Army plans a Christmas banquet on Price Street with a spread of goods for children in need. Soldiers invite eligible youngsters to partake while emphasizing charity over personal consumption at the local hwrrachks.
The Globe Warehouse advertises seasonable goods including gloves in many styles and weights, fur collars, children's tea sets, lace and linen handkerchiefs, lace and embroidery items, and silk items. Prices range from a few shillings to several pounds, with a focus on popular shades and mens women and children sizes.
A garbled catalog of personal accessories and household items lists items like combs mirrors cloth brushes and garters with prices and notes on mounts and boxes. The entry includes references to pockets, empire bottles and various small goods aimed at shoppers.
A readable old catalog excerpt lists men and boys gloves, knit gloves, suspenders, neckwear, mufflers, linen handkerchiefs, sweaters, cardigans, shirts, night shirts, socks, shirt sets, cufflinks, studs, and tie pins with prices and presentation options. It shows itemized garments and accessories with rough figures like 1.00 and 3.00, reflecting historic retail terms and styling.
The pupils of Intermediate Broom in Public School No 1, taught by Mins Evans, held their closing exercises yesterday afternoon. The program included a short address, songs, group recitations by Miss Nellie House, Miss Sara Lewis, and others, and a recital titled "Chrinea In Other Lands" by several students. The event ended with a unison recitation of "The Dying Year."
Members of the Bille echoal of Washturn Street Presbyterian church plan a Monday evening Christmas social in the church lecture room. D A Bone leads the arrangements with a casual program to strengthen fellowship among pupils. Refreshments and confections will be shared with older and younger members.
Sabath school members host a Christmas pageant at Harmypton Street Methodist Church titled The Advent. The program features recitative, premonded music, and a small presentation from the Christ mite tree to be given by A J Rendleta in charge.
The case against Patrick Malla of 20 Jackson Street alleges he kicked a boy and struck him with a cap while at work. The boy testified at a hearing on Wednesday evening, and Malla was charged with assault and battery. The alderman set bail at 200 for the ensuing court action.
Mrs. Clarence Kankle and newlyweds visit Mrs. Frank Relden on Swetland Street while Tom for the holiday, Mrs. W. A. Reid and Mrs. M. L. Walker host at Inkerman and Jackson Avenues. Charles Corless and grandson Willan Shoemaker entertain guests from Miami. Ju’a Lone and brother plan a New York holiday trip. Reynolds heads to Teads Ing for the holidays with his parents. Kate Kern visits Clark’s Summit friends as William Rooke hosts on Jackson Street.
Osoan infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert 8 Kime of 1227 Rolinson Street was interred yesterday private from the first residence. Mina Bertha Eland of 1928 Price Street funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church Rev Jacobb Schoettle pastor conducted the services and preached. Remains were borne to Washburn Street cemetery for interment. The funeral service of the late Thomas James will be held Sunday afternoon at 230 pm at residence 147 Morris Court and interment will be at Washburn Street cemetery. Roberts 124 North Main.
Cash for anything you have to sell including furniture flowers tools and more. Advertisement notes a shop at 110 West Main Street and mentions Mrs Fenton clairvoyant with a North Main Avenue address.
A turkey raffle will take place this evening at the Harmony hotel in Dunmore. William Walther is the proprietor.
The Providence Presbyterian Sunday school held its annual Christmas fete with a manger receptacle for gifts to be distributed by the King’s Daughters on Christmas morning. Superintendent M. J. McKeehan led the event as readings and carols guided the 7:40 o’clock program. At noon, Miss Eartha Serfiew wed Gelbert Maynard at the bride’s parents’ home with Mine Anna Bronson as bridesmaid and David W. Thomas as groomsman. the couple then departed for Hartford, Connecticut.
Readable OCR fragments describe workers injured at Booth mill and CUM works including toe and hand injuries with affected locations. Also notes a Wednesday wedding at dwellock with Rev J J Race officiating and a late guest gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Ward on Preetweet avenue.
The Pastime Social club hosts its seventh annual ball at Bursehells Kore unioné hall this evening. Community notices include funeral plans for dames Payton on Sunday at Seehoek at et, with interment in Mount Carmel cemetery.
At Father Mathew hall last evening the O Connell Gounnil Young Men's Institute elected officers for the coming year. Chaplain Rev John Lough. president H F Cyseyy. vice president Patrick Connolly. second vice president Don Crane. recording secretary N ed McCain. treasurer John J Joyce. corresponding secretary J d Gallagher. materinal Michiel J Goyne. outside sentinel Pod Pitt. executive committee M H McTonough. medical examiner Dr J A Manley.
Readers express opinions in short letters with accompanying names. The Tribune notes it does not endorse individual views. Edward FE, editor, references unsettled conditions around city public school controllership.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Elien Corcorin at Hillside home and Maurice J Bowen in Albany. Services are at St Patrick's church and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The piece also notes deaths of John Connell and infant Paul LeRoy with funeral plans and survivor details.
In a clipped fragment from The Tritine, a family scene unfolds on Christmas Eve as children gaze with anxious eyes at aired toys. A visitor bearing a doll and purse arrives, promising gifts, while a mother worries about affording cruelty of times and the need to bring home cheer for two orphans. A rat-tat at the door signals a further interruption as a woman with a bundle enters, leaving a toy behind. Mrs. G. W. Powell is referenced in the closing line.
Partial OCR text describes medical figures and hospital references with scattered names and locations. It mentions hospital addresses on Innton avenue STH WASH and a veterinary line, with a Garry list of names and a contact telephone. The fragmentary nature prevents full reconstruction of events or entities.
Shoppers express surprise at the unusually low prices on holiday goods at Davidew Brea. The sale draws a steady crowd as customers seek bargains on seasonal items and gifts.
M. Mumiray Joarn Carnet Pp D. Manley Hl. A. Wintera Alt. Irwis Als. Murray Eva Warld Conway Frank Cullen Thomas Mullin
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