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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1894

Page

5

Florence mission managers to meet Wednesday at 10 a m

Local notes report Florence mission managers set a Wednesday 10 a m meeting time. Frothingham theater stage furnishings to be used in lobby for the Bachelors ball tonight. Several social events and rehearsals listed across Scranton area with multiple organizations hosting smokers and cantatas.

Florence Frothingham John Hoyle O'Reilly Young Men's Institute Karooma Lackawanna Avenue Green Ridge Pennsylvania Normandy Frank Wyoming Bielle & Seeley Torrey Ede Moor Phoenix Bridge Spruce Linden Street Scrinton Clearing House Dee Horton Gardner Bentt Township Lewis McCloskey Ransom Township M. Robinson Brewery the Tribune Theo, Homberger BH. J. Hauer A. N. Rippard J. Willia Conant T. H W. Rippard Simpson Patrick Cullihan John Kinmunidy Cillahan Latte A. Thomas Scranton Ancient Order of Tibernians James C. Vaughan Thomas A. Hope James Carroll D. J. Krevdy William J. Moran Trinity Lutheran Church Mia Lindmay J. W. Guernsey Manio Washington Avenue J. A. Bestemn Scranton Traction Company John 8. Graham Wyoming Valley Traction Company Grand Opera Wilkes-Barre Bertem Aming Avenue Ofei Spruce Street

City streetcar lines reopen amid repair work

Streetcar services resume on all city lines after night work by General Manager Reatom and staff. Out of town trolley routes to Moosen and Pockvilly also reopen but a section from Bynon street to Taylor remains under repair with expected service later today. county representatives depart for the state capital. lists names and accompanying officials from Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties.

Moosen Pockvilly Bynon Street Taylor Maneger Reatom Oteployee Lackawanna County John Wh. Parr Alexsunier T. Connell Charla PL O'Malley TC. Hover J. A. Scranton K. Tyvek Major T Ponman Altomeye M. Streeter Mr. Williard Ale. Curtis Mr. Underwood Susquehanna County Joseph Mann Awil Schoonmaker Noah Davie Lackawannd and Adama Avenue

Young Men Ordained at St Luke's Episcopal Church

Bishop Rulison conducted an ordination service at St Luke's yesterday admitting Rev AL Urban and Rev EJ Haughton to full priesthood. The rite included examination, laying on of hands, and the Holy Ghost invocation. A large audience attended as the choir performed Nazareth and Ven Creator Spiritus during the ceremony.

Rulison St. Luke's Charcl AL L Urban EJ. Haughton Pottaville Addreys Tley Reetor Rogers Terael Koehler Church of God Rullson Nazareth John Jones Anbury Methodist Episcopal Church Green Ridge Primitive Methodist Church Bim Park Church Scranton Street Baptist Church Dunmore Episcopal Church Tey A. L. Urban Luke Ann. Koeiler Aiso

Reception to Young Men by McLeods at Jefferson Ave

Rev and Mrs James McLeod hosted the First Presbyterian church young men at their Jefferson avenue home. The event drew a crowded, pleasant gathering as Miss McLeod and her companions served refreshments. The choir performed several excellent selections enhancing the cordial mood.

Jamea McLeod First Presbyterian Church Jefferson Avenue Howe MelLwod

South Works Start Rumor Denied by General Manager

General Manager McKinney denies a Tribune report that the South Steel works will begin next week. He says no such order has been received and he cannot verify the cheerful tale. The item mentions Pillsbury Fleur Mille capacity and various industrial products listed by Reynolds at 421 Center Street.

Mckinney Ponies South Steel Works Tribune McKinney

There's No Better Holiday Present for the Little Ones

Advertisement notes all parts are on sale now at the Tribune business office for holiday gifts aimed at children.

Tribune

Death of W W Winton Identified with Scranton Interests

W W Winton died yesterday at his Weal Market residence in Scranton at 79. A long-time promoter of Lackawanna County, he left a legacy of Winton additions in Scranton Providence Hyde Park and Peckville. Survived by wife and five children, funeral arrangements pending as son Byron’s travel status remains unclear. He was a major coal and real estate figure, director of banks and railways, and a prominent church member.

W. W. Winton Weal Market Fout Church Avenue Scranton Sturday Byron Winton Mr. Winton Butternuts Otsego County Andrew Providence E. W. Weston Danville W. Comley Catherine Heermans Henry Heermans Winton Lackawanna Grace Reformed Church Lota Hyde Park Dolph Peckville First National Bank Second National Bank Bank of Winton, Clark & Co Scranton Trust Company and Savings Bank Pittston Bank People’s Street Railway Company Directors of the Poor, of Roaring Brook Turnpike Company Winton Coal Company

December Donations to Florence Mission Managers

December gifts received by the Florence Mission managers are listed with donors and items such as car of conch mocena Ice company hauling coal blankets clothing meat soap bread medicine cash clothing and gloves turkey books and fruit milk celery and fruit flour and other provisions from multiple donors including Miss Mulley Mrs Mal kenbury and Matthews Bros. Scranton Republi-

Florence Unieason James McClure Car Conch Mocena Ice Company King's Daughters Considerate Circle Providence Mise Drinker J. F. Armbrust Miss Mulley Mra. Malkenbury Mra. Zeidler Conrad Milk Company Mnkk Carle von Storch C. W. McKinney C. F. Manness Price

Local Charity Quilt Gifted by Young Guild in Green Ridge

A benevolent band of little girls from Green Ridge presented a hand sewn quilt crafted by Lelia Woodruff Leone Farnham Clara Slocum Cora Budd Annie Shoemaker Katie Cochran Gertrude Williams Ada Williams Mary Morris Ethel Clark Pearl Reynolds Loretta Morris and others. The display involved support from Dr BEG Dean grove Sumter Bros and medical attendance. The effort included Willing Workers and Dr Connell assisting in the project.

Tribune and Times

Parker Street Improvement Report Set Aside By City Court

City solicitor Torrey asked the court to set aside the viewers report on Parker street grading. Property owners did not sign waiver of damages, the ordinance for the improvement was repealed, and the viewers’ award of $1000 is not to be paid.

Parker Street Torrey Fred W. Klele B.C Newcomb Samuel Holderman Parkentreat

Remember the carriers tomorrow the Tribune readers owe

The piece thanks faithful carriers for delivering the morning Journal and urges readers to show appreciation with a souvenir of the new year. It praises carriers who endure winter storms and darkness to bring the Welcome Tribune to breakfast tables.

New Trial Refused in Murder Case Facing Death Sentence

Frane Besek’s bid for a new trial was denied by Judges Archbald Gunster and Mdawoards in Lackawanna County. Besek awaits sentencing with an interpreter to clarify the judge’s order as District Attorney Kelly argues against insanity claims. Tax notices warn taxpayers to settle city and school taxes by January 1, with penalties for late payment.

Supreme Court Board of Pardons Intergenis Frank Bexek Lackawanna Couity Archball Gunster Mdawoards Bane Court Beselk John. Gaffney George W. Watson John Kerose Watson Besek Edwarda George Davie Philadelphia Davie Leibnek Liebach Derek Kelly Archbald Berek Colborn Bezek Fawards Bozek Anthony Starkman Bexek

Plea For Mission Work Moves Youth Toward Evangelization

A Christmas concert at Second Presbyterian featured Dr. Pearce sermons urging twenty thousand young volunteers for global mission work. Henry Luce, secretary for Volunteer In Lessons, urged support and prayer while noting college students show strong interest in evangelizing the world.

Pearce Second Presbyterian Church Rockwell HD. White Binghamton Henry We Luce Inlessons

Multiple Church Offertions and Services Across City

Church groups report varied offerings and schedule New Year services at St Luke’s St Peters St David’s St Paul and others on New Year’s Eve and Day. clergy preach sermons conduct prayers and host choir and musical events across the city with union prayer planned at Second Presbyterian.

Howard Price Bipiscopal Church Wi Otlock John Joney Bt. Luke's Church Carbondale Taylor St. Luke’s Church Chirtetmas Second Presbyterian Church Tomor

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