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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
6
Baptist Ministers conference at Forest City opens Monday as second Kenwick series with multiple sessions led by pastors and speakers. Fourth Lyceum men’s night at Terceum tomorrow features music, address by state YMCA secretary and enthusiastic church community notes.
Thomas will preach at the Presbyterian church on New York street tomorrow at 7 45 p m. A meeting for women and girls at the YWCA Sunday at 245 p m features good music. The Rev Dr Hughes of Lincoln avenue preaches at Plymouth Congregational on Jackson street tomorrow morning and evening. James meenlens of the Planetree Methodist Episcopal Church will address the meeting at
A long list of church services across parishes including Bt Luke's, Sir Mark's, St George's, St David's, Zion's, St Paul's, Holy Trinity, and many more. Details cover sermon times, Holy Communion, Sunday schools, evening services, and special catechism or youth meetings. Communities include Scranton area churches with various pastors and mission notices.
A page listing diverse church services. Presbyterian congregations at Bumner Avenue, Taylor, Providence, Green Hillly, Wardburn Street, Town Avenue, and Jackson Street offer morning and evening prayers, Sunday school, and Christian Endeavor activities. Pastors include Rev. L. Foster, Rev. George Thilld, Rev. John Klusak, Rev. John Kivack, Rev. Robert F. Pierce, and Rev. Thomas de Gruchy, with sermons on moral and religious topics and international appeals.
The column notes St Patrick's church choir repeats Christmas music at tomorrow's mass. It highlights the Schubert quartet at the YMCA meeting and a Pittsburg orchestra directors' meeting reelecting Victor Herbert as conductor for 1900-1600. It mentions Prof Talliesin Morgan in Smoky City engagements and a new double piano innovation from Paris enabling two independent players.
PRICEBURG reports today payment to the employer of the Johnegon Coal company's mines. Dr N E B Newbury opens an office over Goodman and Weiss on Main Street. William Snyder seeks Third ward councilman. Mrs Reese confined to her Lincoln Street home with illness. William Perris, returning from church, had an incident last week.
A fragmented advertisement lists California hams home smoked and sugar cured in various weights, plus Aurora Coffee at 13 cents per pound. Also mentions basement pricing and unclear numeric entries.
Text describes a Saturday sale on men and women footwear including box calf lace shoes Goodyear welting water proof styles and Dongola lace shoes with prices from 97¢ to 3.00 and mentions limited quantities and various toes and widths. The ad lists sizes and styles in a busy retail display.
An important publisher deal offers famous titles under cost for Saturday only. The author of In His Steps has written others as good or better. Prices apply to mail orders as well. Paperbound books 25 cents, clothbound 75 cents.
A vintage ad from Wyoming Avenue markets men’s linen bosom shirts reinforced fronts and backs at 35¢ and 69¢ 1900 linen bosom shirts. It promotes silk neckwear 50¢ to 35¢ puff scarfs 50¢ now and all wool sweaters at a dollar or 75¢ for heavy styles.
Jonas Long's sons and relatives visit towns across the region while residents plan entertainments and society meetings. Notables include the Thompson Literary Society, Women’s Relief Corps officers installed, and a series of church services led by visiting pastors this week.
The report notes a shoulder injury delaying work, a man back to duties Thursday. A grand ball and raffle for a buggy for the Venetic of Benjamin Hall is planned in Foley's ball on Monday night Jan 25, tickets 60 cents via Isaac Cooper. Also reports pneumonic attack on Mr. Isaac Cooper and a severe grippe for Mrs. William Whiteen. Mrs. William Wilson recovering at home after two weeks with grippe. Mire. Charles Prove visited town. Mr. and Mrs. Woule McLaughlin moved to Lincoln Street. Citizens' Band query on street level. band praised for town improvement. Easington Judge, Fone of St George, to hold mental session tonight at Odd Fellows hall.
J H Benson and family of Green Ridge guests of J R By John Sterling Walker of Melrose visits Henry Walkers Lira Pickering Jy on the aick Mat. Skating party rumored for Saturday January 21. Mrs Josephine Salebury Myra Ada Turrell visiting in Lanesboro. Mrs J P Lyden and daughter Katie visiting friends in Hingham ton. Mr Guernsey Hubberd listed sick. Charles Jacobs of Starrucca seen on our streets yesterday. The Contrire family of Jackson Ful bard with grip but improving. Mr Hugh Vincent visiting friends in Burnwood this week. Fire at John Fairton's house yesterday started by Johnnie. Misa Mabel Bennett returned to Binghamton. Rev A D David in Starracen Thursday. Charles French surprised at home Thursday evening by many young friends. Names present include Leon Hallatead Leon Potter Arthur French Bary Lydon Wallace Latham Addie Garvey Wille Wyre Arthur Maultman Harry Maultman Glenn Crosier Karl Witter Karl Jenkins Carl Salebury Freyd Salebury Will Daniglwon Ralph Gillette Stella Turrell Alice Lyden Hagel Witter Ines Lyden Rosa Garvey Thereasa Burns Annie Smith Florence Gillette Irene Barnes Mildred Barnes Nevay.
The Pennsylvania Coal company, the Avoes colliery and the silk mill will pay their employer today. John Widdal announces candidacy for school director. Mrs. Charles Davis returns from visit to South Mainfront. Frank Milligan plans to relocate to Pastadena, Cal. The funeral of David Cranston was held from the North Enid residence with Rev. Smythe and the Presbyterian choir. The Knights of Tionoranville FP. and A. M. led the cortege. Interment at Langcliffe cemetery. Social visits noted for the Milligan, McCrindle, and Cuddy households. Democratic caucus produced tickets including A. T. Curley for high constable and John Graham for runner. school directors John Clifford, Peter Boylan, Richard McNulty. A delicate tumor operation on five-year-old Joseph Milligan was performed. child rests well.
The policy holders of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York promote a plan with a $270,000,000 pool for policyholder protection and offer benefits such as liberal loans, cash surrender values, automatic paid up insurance, and extended term options. It claims simple terms with no technicalities and invites inquiries for more details.
Mutual Lift Building Philadelphia Pa listing by Lambert and Waterhouse Gnial Agents detailing property attributes and contacts for potential tenants or buyers.
A fragmentary OCR item blends satirical dialogue about age and riding with an advertisement for "Dr Agnew's Ointment" claiming quick relief from itching skin diseases and piles. It cites vendors Matthews Bros and W. T. Clark and uses period tone.
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