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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
8
A fragmented poem by Heasle Evans praises Christmas time with lines about toy games and the birthday of the king. It notes the manger scene and the abundance of presents, concluding with a reflection on happiness despite lack of gold.
Frank Dietrick of Wilkes Barre appointed district deputy and high priest of the Royal Arch Masons for the eleventh district of Pennsylvania. The Crawford house hosted many out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Gurta Mr and Mrs Myers Weston and Mr and Mrs Neilon among others as part of tenth anniversary celebrations.
Lewis Reilly Davies Busey Shee Btere announces extended December hours to accommodate shoppers. The firm will stay open into the evening on weekdays and Saturdays, offering additional time for consultations.
E Mallon Crawford delivers a vivid lecture in Scranton on Leo XIIII life, character, and reign. He portrays the pope as a balanced, devout, active ruler with a rich memory, love of letters, and frugal habits, detailing his daily routine, judgments, and impact on Europe.
Holiday tributes from both night and day divisions of Scranton Business College mark the season. Faculty Buck Whitman McCawley Yoier and Miss Sucie Tierney receive gifts and honors while funeral notices for local residents are also recorded.
Lackawanna county bar gathered in the court house to hear Hampton I. Careon discuss the chief justices who shaped Pennsylvania’s legal history. The event included a fund appeal for the Law Library and a social reception with a collation afterward.
Mrs Soggs pursued damages after property left with Mr Jones for rent disappeared from a Temple court store. Court heard the case at Alderman Millar with Mrs Soggs claiming loss of furniture and goods from her husband’s home and rent disputes following a fever period and separation. The defense cited Constable law and the lack of formal heating. The outcome awaited further legal action.
They offer left over lots of scrap and work baskets at 20c each. Rugs include White Goat Rugs at 1.40, Smyrna Rugs at 1.40 1.90 and 2.50.
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