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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
3
A patchy historical clipping lists community names, institutions, and events. It references wartime era peculiarities, public services, and local notices with scattered names such as Mayo Thilley, Lather Carrie, and various streetcar references, painting a fragmented snapshot of civic life.
A jumble of funeral arrangements, society events, and local notices. It lists burial services at Calvary Reformed Church, phonograph entertainment, school and workplace alerts, and public safety actions, detailing individuals, places, and timings in a period newspaper style.
Mears and Hagen announce all stores will close until 1 PM today to honor the memory of the late Rt. Rev. Bishop O’Hare.
A large audience attended a piano recital hosted by Miss Lowe Hardenbergh and Mr. Perleo V. Jervis under the Jervis-Hardynbergh school. Performers Imogene Peck Flossie Teel and Clare Louise Hardenbergh presented virtuosic works with Steinway pianos, while Marvin & Muir provided decor and reception details.
Thousands attend the bishop's interment as Archbishop Ryan and five prelates arrive to lead ceremonies in Philadelphia. A large crowd fills the cathedral area while priests chant prayers and a formal procession moves through streets, with police directing spectators and guarding access to the viewing.
A severe snow storm causes heavy disruption as trolley lines suffer and roads become treacherous. Winds surge through night and day with orange-hued skies above, while people cope and comment on a rare winter event.
The Epworth Leaguers plan their annual convention with sessions tonight and tomorrow at 7 oclock and long lists of officers committees and program items. Speakers include Mrs Corne Animertidy and Miss Coro Animertady with services and prayers noted. preparations by Wilkin Ushboiin and S. I. Simphins listed among others. The conference features religious services evening meetings and a focus on estate matters and church governance in a dense program from Friday morning through the day.
In a tense courtroom scene Judge Archibald charged the jury as a dramatic witness forced her way in. A mother testified amid defense claims of tampering while the trial exposed failings and a witness’s late arrival to the city. The defense contends conspiracy and the case hinges on the credibility of the key testimony.
The contest examiners held a hearing to hear witnesses called by the contestant in Reinport hotel. Names listed include Murmink, Choodman, Daw, Oldines, Pateee, Moran, Pitesimmerns, Mates, Judge, Lynch and Layne. Many could not produce naturalization papers or meet examination requirements.
The minister described the St Augustine School in Raleigh North Carolina as a diverter of youth toward religious and industrial work. He observed the student life and noted that both sexes are educated under church oversight with instruction focused on work and moral training. The school operates under a Protestant Episcopal commission guiding church mission and clerical leadership.
A fragmentary note announces Miss Netlie KH Hielmishs new musical piece The Willen capl to be premiered soon. Details mention performers and publishers including Wamilton focdan HF New York with tentative dates and venues in a busy promotional item.
One for all wool dress goods including embracing camel hair and jacquard figured blends offered at regular price 1.00 to 1.25 per yard. See price list for details and selections available.
The Wet End Wheelmen of Wilken-Parre lost to the Hikes at Franklin Avenue in the first game of a three match series. Hikes won by one point with Hanlon and Ziegle notable for the visitors and for the locals, Wilkes, Hane, and Mlwk among the scorers. Upcoming Wilkes Maye venue will host the next game.
Hotel Hath owner Joseph Mendler of Wilkow Barre tones the building amid plans to modernize and convert spaces with his sibling, a former associate, involved in the transformation.
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