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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1895
Page
5
Last week of the special private sale features Turkish and Persian rugs offered at low prices. The store will be closed February 1st. shoppers who visited last week found real bargains and many rare pieces remain to be offered this week.
Irregular deliveries traced to thefts of newspapers. Williams and McAnulty at 127 Wyoming Avenue offer a 45 dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
The week opens with court sessions in Morals Court and notices of property rental at the Coursen house on Adams Avenue. Local entertainment includes The Lost Paradise at Frothingham and The Holy City cantata at Providence Presbyterian under Prof. Daines. Revenue records show weekly exchanges at Scranton Drug House totaling about 20 7. Rev T DeWitt Talmage will lecture at Frothingium Feb 14 on My Trip Around the World with Rev Charles Robinson introducing the speaker.
The Rohlf recital features scenes from Moliere and The Merchant of Venice plus Anna Katharine Green poetry. Charles Ronifs presents the program in the Young Men’s Christian Association hall this evening February 5 to aid the YWCA.
On Saturday a court ordered the Home for the Prendrews Marshal to take custody of Charles Hall’s children Berthe Pall and the other child living with their father and stepmother in a disreputable Raymond resort. The court said the Board of Christian charity aided in rescuing the youngsters from dangerous surroundings. An electric car incident on Pine street hill caused a slide on slippery rails. no injuries occurred as the car stopped at Madison and Jefferson avenues after hitting a fire hydrant. John W. House’s deposition was taken by the district attorney in the Eidwardy theft case. his serious illness may affect his trial. City scavenger mentions business and reasonable prices.
Father Doyle of New York, general secretary of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union, will visit Scranton on Saturday May 24 under local auspices. A preparation committee met, arranging details for sermons, lectures, and readings across St. John's, St. Patrick's, Cathedral, and St. Paul’s churches. He will stay six days giving talks and Miss reading and a Sunday Mass.
Thomas Canavan leads Park Commission in a Saturday meeting to evaluate land near Nay Ave and Mevdlend Ave for an arts field. The plan calls for a land deal analysis and cost estimates, with council presentation planned after review.
William Barnie of the Boran tot clu held a late afternoon conference with Dick Blea from last week's Wilchiet-Barre clip. If Wilkes Lacry fails to show, Jack may wear Surayton uniform next season. A $475 townny can be aden with Wednesday next at Jurized's.
A collection of church announcements describes sermons at Park Place Episcopal and Methodist churches, with Rev. J. Pendleton and Rev. Hawshurst preaching. Memorial services honored Miss Mary Doran and Miss Tela Davie, while Park Place Methodist hosts revival and a quarterly meeting with listed stewards. Efforts highlight voice culture, Civil War lectures, and upcoming memorials.
The speaker Cornelius Eckhardt at Holy Trinity Luther church criticizes Lutheran clergy conduct and urges members to support their pastor, emphasizing worship over fundraising events and advocating orderly church service and respectful dialogue within the congregation. He cites Luther’s call for reform and warns against overindulgent church entertainments.
A lengthy critique urges church leaders to end lay led oyster suppers in favor of faithful gospel giving. It condemns worldly entertainments inside churches, advocates stronger Sunday school and orderly services, and argues unity among pastors teachers and officers to support church work. The piece references Lutherans and a future shift in church practice.
Mrs Catherine Winton filed suit Saturday through attorney A H H Winton seeking 6107 02 in coal royalties from L A Watres and O J Johnson. Dispute centers on lease terms for 20 acres and 162 perches of coal land leased Sept 2 1882 and Aug 12 158 with varying royalty payments, including 6000 annual totals and a recent statement showing Mrs Winton ahead by 16192 98.
A Saturday matinee and evening performance by the Boy Brownies and Girl Fairies of the Y M C A raised about $200 for the group’s furnishing fund. Prince Aldebaran and Princess Flora led a playful fairy tale banquet with costumed performers, delighting fifty performers and many adults.
A party of Elmhurst and Scranton newspaper representatives rode the Boulevard to Elmhurst for a pleasant luncheon at Schlebot's Water near Elmhurst end of the Boulevard. Winds caused damage at several homes and businesses including a Pillsbury flour mill with 17 600 barrels in daily capacity. Gibbons of New York to Scranton office opens Mondays.
Alaska Seal Sacques and Electric Seal items offered at deep discounts with original prices shown. Astrakhan racques and circular capes include Labrador Mink, Hudson Bay varieties, and Persian Lamb pieces. Claims of best offers in eastern Pennsylvania with a promise of guaranteed quality from a local manufacturer.
A local furrier advertises repairs by a claimed practical parrrier, offering mending and restoration services. The notice emphasizes skilled workmanship and quick turnaround for customers in the city.
J Bolz Wyom ing Awe praises honest advertising and low seasonal prices at his store. He condemns exaggerated claims and fake discounts and notes steady trade, attractive styles, and new reductions that offer better values than elsewhere.
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