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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1897
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon and Co New Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office hours are from 8 am to 10 pm.
A crowded Sunday congregation heard Evangelist Walker announce a series of revival services at the MB Chttreh. The earnest discourse and large trained choir drew renewed interest as Walker begins a new era of religious outreach.
Bishop O'Hara of Bevanton will officiate a reception and profession at St Mowe Convent chapel at 2 o clock. A group of clergy from the diocese will be present. Five young ladies will receive the holy habb and take their final profession before the black veil. The home of the Blessed Virgin at Chi e cho will be decorated for the feast day.
The Rev T Jepsiin delivers two sermons prepared for the forthcoming tabernacle meetings. In the evening Mrs Mattle Highes Brown sang solo with contralto voice praised for its fire and clarity. A large congregation attended the preservice services.
Local and personal notes list residents with health and travel updates. Names include Mrs. Mattle Browin and Mrs. G. R. Van Gorder, along with William Christin and John Morgan visiting or returning home. Several injuries and illnesses are noted, plus social visits from Avoca, Wilkes-Barre, and Baltimore area residents.
The Factoryville column notes the Winala Ol Gas Development and Improvement company schedules its annual meeting and election in Reynolds Hall on February 4, followed by a sale of East Mountain Mineral Water. The report covers local visits, church services, charity events, and lodge activity including Red Jacket lodge announcements and plans for parachute gear for degree teams.
Local report notes potential formation of a Jermyn area telephone exchange by Automittle Telephone Service. Discussion covers avoiding stock-holding, universal interconnection, and direct conversations. Also mentions industry changes, health updates, and community visits in Scranton and Jermyn with various residents and local businesses.
A Rathwood Y M C A staged musical at Hallstead Pun last evening with Miss Susie Black Grace Warker Ellie Boned Bare feet Weaver and others. Rev Waterbury Welch and Rev Murdock preached at morning and evening services as unions met across churches. Ralph Williams sang two solos and a reading by L Tiffany. small crowd attended. Post office break in reported with safe opened, contents stolen and drawers damaged.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a century long remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims broad use by mothers and urges buyers to insist on the product with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Dr Liev and Rev McLeod led a Friday evening lecture at the Presbyter ian church in Scranton titled Welin Wesley. The audience represented every denomination and the talk celebrated methodism as a faithful missionary work. The event drew praise from attendees including the preacher’s brother Charles and others in the town. Miss Atkinson of Scranton called on friends here Sunday and Miss Clark McNamara of Pittston visited at the Misses Coyne’s in IM Street. Borough council met last evening with votes authorizing repairs and hydrants and addressed a claim for damages from a local water incident.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Avon Evins of Pond Street are set with services at the house and a Plymouth Delaware Western Railroad interment. Rev J Poster presided at Avburn Theological Seminary and preached in two Presbyterian churches. Local church train schedule notes and cemetery services follow, with interment at Minooka Catholic Cemetery and a Mass at St Joseph's Church.
The Mansfield county institute showcased agrarian topics with speakers including Professor F. O. W. McCormick and Colonel J. C. Woodward. A lecture on breaded schools and farmer reading was presented, amid discussions by state sericulturists and educators.
The statue of the goddess of liberty placed on the new court hinge. Sheriff sale items include M Henleman's jewelry store selling to William Maxwell and Henselman Co. dry goods bought by W E Little. Executions totalling $25,000. Daniel Blackman estate in Pike township sold at orphan court to CL Moore of Le Nayeville. Lillian Kennedy company in Denehan's Daughter billed for Hitle's Gapera house Wednesday evening. Elster Mae Ward attended county editorial association in town. Mae praised as a rising Nie COIS in the state and deserves town support.
Stanly Jadwit Glenburn relatives and William Atherton report a successful testing trip to Windfall pond last Saturday. Mrs J W Moore visits the widow of Richard Edwards on Academy street while Klyde Park hosts a caucus planning for upcoming local elections. Justine Hell and Constable White clash in the date wr au as they nominate officers for spring vacancies.
Citizens unhappy with initial selections call a second caucus and nominate Independent Theker, challenging the official slate.
Mr and Mrs James Brown of Albany MN host guests and Mrs William Mahon at the Maton House. Miss Magele Kennedy of North Scranton visits Miss Mary Carbine. Mrs Thomas McGovern confined with diphtheria. Miss Gertrude Watking and party visit T W Watkins. M Atherton returns from New York trip. Mrs John Lally visits her parents in Avora. The Henry Clay castle Arletts celebrate ninth anniversary in Edwards hall on March 2. Frank McLaughlin spends Sunday at Archnald. J K Maloney of Scranton visits town. A new store opens in Schubmehl block on Susquelina Street. Miss Jennie Voyle returns from Carbonale relatives. Miss Mary McNicoll resigns position at Auris’ cashestoge. Delia McTierney of Scranton entertained by friends Sunday.
Frank Miller Tunkipannonck and Miss Falaise Platt from Wyoming seminary spent Sunday with their presents. Mrs. B W Lewis visited Wilkes Barre yesterday. A Methodist church supper Friday night netted 25 dollars. Mrs. Jennie Barey of Pittston visits her parent and Miss Hl. Dawa. In Guthrie Wilkes-Barre caller for Mrs. Joseph Weloh ill. Professor Carr of Scranton in town Saturday organized a Tanjo guitar and mandolin elite. W O A Kittredge and mother travel to Vermont for ten days. Dr. W Stark left on business to Elmira Canton. Mrs. Ed Stone returned from ten days with Mrs. J B Breidinger Mansfield. Mrs. J H Kram hosted Gertrude’s tenth birthday party Saturday afternoon. An enjoyable time reported.
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