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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1899
Page
3
Wednesday the Van Horn mile is to be advised Le Hove Che Ipaq of plane Dorrie. Office closed for university anniversary observances. intermeves ed. Howling gasie festival tonight features Exeeleder wad Beranton Bleyele cll. Bishop Talbot and church dignitaries attend Lent services. parish events note closures and delivery changes.
A brakeman on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad injured with a frozen arm was hospitalized and expected to recover. Paydays and train crew payments are outlined for Scranton and nearby areas. A farewell party for Miss Teewie Terwilliger was held at the Terwilliger home on Wyoming Avenue before her move to Wisconsin to live with grandparents. Guests listed include Ms. Gillie Penna, Gertrude Tonywiltiber, Vasele Ponght, and others.
Dr McLeod spoke at the First Presbyterian Church on unity in doctrine from Eph Ives and praised the new catechism noted in the New York Sun as accepted by free Evangelical churches. He urged avoiding petty disputes and said the aim is a unified confession of faith across denominations.
A detailed programme will be observed tonight at Proanktiin avenue rooms for the Rescue Mission anniversary. The event includes scripture, testimonies, singing, prayers, and a short address by several pastors. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend, with emphasis on longtime converts and subscribers.
A northbound freight wreck halted Delaware and Hudson tracks beneath a bridge at Delaware Street. An empty-car train derailed after jumping the arch, breaking cars into kindling wood and wrecking several. no injuries reported. Southbound passenger trains rerouted by transfer. many freight services delayed. Wreckage cleared by noon.
Report notes a plan by a Philadelphia official to appoint two additional judges for Philadelphia County with authority only to try criminal cases. Critics fear constitutional issues and potential overreach, while supporters push for faster trials amid rising caseloads.
The page lists multiple brief notices including deaths and funeral arrangements from Scranton. Entries mention individuals such as Conrad, Evans, Gannon, Murphy, and Simons with ages and addresses, noting funeral times and cemetery interments at St Nicholas Cathedral and other local cemeteries.
The eighth annual report covers six years of operation with new branch rooms at Green Ridge and South Scranton, continued service at Hamphres and Welsh Philosophical Library, and private support. War and other events shifted reading interest, with total volumes cataloged and circulation patterns noted.
A garbled WWII era crime narrative mentions Willian Flowles of Latavethe shed and others, alleging a plot and a court appearance. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but references to a suspect, a county detective, and pending legal actions are present.
A Lyceum gathering attracted a vast audience as Todd B Hall spoke on Christian life and detective work. He shared personal testimony and urged faith, noting about 150 attendees remained after services and many pledged support for Christ. Secretary Mahy announced next week's music by the Ladies’ Cymbal Quartette and Dr John Robertson as evangelist guest.
A collision on the Erie and Wyoming Valley line near Rock Junction left two loaded coal cars wrecked and the locomotive damaged. Engineer Curtis Wilds Fireman James Donteil and Conductor Reilly escaped unharmed. another engine and crew sustained minor injuries.
A formal deed of $4,000,000 is prepared for recording detailing the transfer of ore interests from Lackawanna Iron and Coal to Scranton Coal Company. The instrument includes a coach donation and required revenue taxes, with engraving and special design noted in the proceedings.
The text reports a bishop’s first circular outlining Lent observances across churches, with a collection next Sunday for the Negev and Indian missions. It notes accompanying remarks from Cardinal Gihons Archbishop Ryan and Archbishop Keane about the missions.
Keogh the world’s old world pool ace arrives for a two week engagement at Kiewin’s parlors in Boston. He will play any challenger and offer 125 balls to any who run 10 and a 100 ball challenge with a jointed cue to the first to 10. Matches set for afternoons and evenings.
The city committee reports steady progress and addresses voter interest. Meetings this week will be held at various city locations to discuss matters important to the electorate.
Henry Hurley of Orchard street, a steel blower at South oil, slipped on a slick sidewalk near Wenn avenue and Mulherry street at night. He broke his left leg, was helped to Scranton Private Hospital after reduction by Dr. Thomson, then returned home by cab.
Coroner Roberts visited Archbald on Saturday to investigate the death of Michael Roach found near his home Friday. An inquest was held and no evidence of foul play has been discovered. Roach was last seen in Jeruyn where he had been.
The article lists recent sermons at Bumner Avenue Presbyterian Rev L T Foster spoke on The Elements of John the Great Rev AL L Ramer of St Marks Bethearan preached The Sublimity of Christ in Love and Sin Rev De Vint of the People’s Congregational Prohibition church delivered a sermon at Cooperative Hall Only One Step at a Time The Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church cooperation is mentioned.
Descriptive sermon notes describe last evening at Woodburn Street Presbyterian with Rev J Benninger and Rev H A Grint from Heiwart Place AME delivering well of living water themes. Other pastors preached on divine credentials and military and Christian life with morning and evening sessions across First Welsh Baptist Shipton Methodist and Jackson Street Baptist churches.
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