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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
8
In Carbondale churches, services featured new year sermons with special music. At First Baptist, Rev. T. B. Jepson preached on Proverbs 16 20 urging trust in the Lord as a New Year motto. He warned against chasing wealth and status and urged optimism and faith for happiness.
Welsh residents anticipate a historic rededication of the mother church of Tide Valley after years of closure. The event features ministers including D. W. Morris, W. Evans, W. Thomas, Davies, Jones and others, with services slated for the afternoon.
The piece notes low turnout in Democratic primaries on Saturday with activity limited to the Third and Fourth wards influencing delegates to the poor directorship. It mentions J A C Neill and J W Kilpatrick as mayoral contenders and signals a full Republican slate to be named at the convention with plans for a vigorous canvass.
Citizens gathered to enforce a dry day with saloons closed and doors shut. Spirits were hoped for from the deep but not yielded as the city remains dry. Proponents applaud the move for the benefit of individuals and the broader community.
The city EV churches hold their annual union prayer meetings starting this afternoon at 2 40 o'clock in the auditorium of the Korean Baptist church. Topics follow Evangelical Alliance selections and promise strong interest. A cordial invitation to all is extended.
At the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School yesterday W Watkins was unanimously re elected superintendent Grimith Morgan retained treasurer and Jonathin Lewis kept the secretary post The school is described as flourishing with an efficient staff of teachers.
Kline Thomas remains at home on Wilcon Creek with condition improving. Mixa Catherine Noane of Hock Avenue hosts visiting friends in Taylor. J. HL Tomas, clerk of the courts, is recovering. Mrs Spaeth shows improvement and reassures friends. Carbondale mourners attended the funeral of Mrs Maury Raynount in Jermyn with Rev Charles Les presiding.
Lizzie Craig and Martha Roberts return to Nanticoke after visiting Mr and Mrs John Warne. Ladies Aid meet at Chand Army hall next Wednesday forenoon bringing tools and supplies. Methodist Envisional Sunday School officers include Superintendent Henry Chapman and assistants William Warne and William Budd. Baptist and other church officers elected last Saturday include W A Tay trustees and listed officers.
A local ad touts Fancy Rocking Tables to und Screens and a regular line of Sweepers, claiming the finest carpets in the city are not offered here. Prices are advertised as always the lowest.
Health Officer Dr. Vansickle presents December report: sixteen burial permits issued, four deaths in borough, one marriage, no births. One hundred twenty six public school pupils not vaccinated, one scarlet fever case recovered. Foreign money orders to be issued after January 6. Baptist services nightly except Saturday. Mrs. Vaughn ill on Main Street.
Mrs. Michael Polyednoak left yesterday for Danville to visit her husband in an asylum. Mary Caiulehiam died Saturday afternoon. interment at St. Agnes' cemetery. Miss Agnes Dawson from Scranton visiting John McDonald. Catholic fair opens in Davis' oper house. Rev. Frank Marshall conducted services at Pleasant Mount. The mercury dropped to thirteen degrees below zero yesterday. The school board meets tonight. Patrick Flynn visited town yesterday. Leste La Bar purchased Main street property known as the Red Front. Father Matthew convention held in Davis' opera house with a well attended meeting and entertainment. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething babies. Twenty-five cents.
Mr and Mrs Mulford and family came back from Scranton last evening after a two week visit with relatives. Miss Susie Warner hosted friends Friday night and Glen Guy plans to return to State College Tuesday. Teachers absent from Montrose have returned to duty as school opens. Will Reed of Scranton attended services in Montrose Sunday. The Christian Endeavor convention drew a small crowd due to bad weather but conducted much business and discussion.
Through the flag the stores were decorated with rags and presented a fine appearance. Augustus McLean of Bethlehem was in Montross for several days last week. Misses Mary and Jean Taylor visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Prof and Mrs W B Wilson of Wilkes-Barre guests of W A Titsworth. New Year’s Day. Mrs Euphrasia Keeler and daughter Mrs Edwards were guests of Mrs K T Brewster last week. Mrs Arthur Raynsford and son Jack are at J R Raynsford. Mr Raynsford spent Sunday with his parents. Prof Stuart Jessup of Woodbridge preparatory school will return to his duties Monday. Miss Grace Smith visiting her mother through Christmas vacation. Miss Bessie Reynolds hosted a small party Saturday night.
County Auditors Tiffany Shaw and Travis audit commission books this week. Various locals attend funerals, weddings and church events. Sales of the late Oscar Conmed’s estate and Will of Dana heard. Community updates on roads, milk buyers, and a jailor’s inquiry fill the ledger.
A Philadelphia father reports his daughter suffered hip disease symptoms but improved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. He notes she could not touch the floor initially, then regained the ability to move from the couch and play. He urges others to try the remedy.
Professor John McCawley improves after illness at the Priceburg Recorder office. The Polish fair draws crowds each night. Misses Sarah Mellowan Ella Riley and Mary Riley visited the Olephant fair. The new electric light plant on Beatroyed is reported complete. Mertenly visited Peckville Sunday evenings. Joseph Jones of Dickson erects a dwelling on Albert Street. Lily Palmer returns to Munsfeld State Normal School. Eddy Creek Delaware and Padson colliery employers received monthly wages yesterday. W. Griffin traveled to Prompton yesterday. George Vo Hara attended Archbald fair last evening. Thomas J. Swift of Archball called Sunday. A possible new water company is planned by prominent citizens. Benjamin B. Keddore and Sarah Williams wed last Saturday with Rev J Suthuve. Rev Iwanoski issues a contributor circular for the Polish fair. Frank Wieland and Wallie Scott visited friends in Olyphant Sunday evening.
Miss Nellie Shields hosted friends Friday before resuming duties at Hethlehoery. Ralph D Williams marked his twenty first birthday January 3 at home. Andrew Walker and Mr Keating returned to Columbia College New York. Week of Prayer observed in Presbyterian church. Miss Nellie Mack hosts sixteenth birthday party this evening. Harry K Williams back at Wyoming Seminary. John Courtright of Waverly visited town Friday. Miss Nellie Brenback visiting Miss Genevieve Bacon. Mrs G A Shoemaker of Scranton visited sisters Mrs H Williams and Mrs G W Niver Friday. Depot getting interior repaint. Master William Wilcox and sister Emily of Scranton visited Esther Wilcox. Fred Stephens recovering from illness.
J Pierpont Morgan head of the bond syndicate said the course to pursue is not yet fixed. He indicated there is time to consider the situation and no definite action would be taken immediately. He spoke in New York this afternoon before making any further statement.
Plains Pa merchant and ex postmaster Henry Merrit writes to request a half gross of the Dr. Alexander Lung Healer at once, noting all stock is sold out and his trade will accept no substitute.
Wayne Michigan January 6 1900s The Clarence Heymonds haunted house story centers on noises falling stove and moving objects. Former tenants Charles Shaffer and family say they fled after uncanny disturbances. Mrs Reynolds grows fearful insisting on company when alone as chairs rattled and dishes shook during spiritual manifestations.
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