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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1896

Page

3

Wall Decor Ideas from Diverse Artists at Varied Prices

A seller promotes wall decor designs and colorings from multiple artists. The stock boasts varied tastes and price points, inviting customers to view the collection.

Local Notes on Visits, Weddings, and Tours

A string of short items reports individuals traveling and visiting places including John C. Canavan going to Susquehanna, Joseph Sanborn at Crystal Lake, and John H. Brooks with Joseph Boles at Princeton college. Edith Poat engagement announced, violinist Julian Allen on a driving tour, and Mrs. Roche attending G A R convention events. Also quoted testimonial for Hood's Sarsaparilla.

John C. Canavan Susquehanna Joseph Sanborn Penn Avenue Crystal Lake John H. Brooks Joseph Boles Princeton College Austin Powers Mr. Ford Pittaton Mary Lohmann Honesdale Misses Troop Washington Avenue Genevieve McCann Kenwood Academy M. P. McCann Hachel Mulford Friendaville Pennsylvania New Jersey M. D. Roche Capouse Avenue Chambersburg Grand Army of the Republic Gettysburg Sneileat General Meade General Hancock

Gumpert Brothers Founder Cigar Ad at Athletic Park

Gumpert Bros Cigar advertised by BE G Coursen wholesale agency at Athletic Park salon. Marketed as approved by governors of various states. Prices listed 10 cents each, three for 21 cents, and 58 dollars per thousand.

Gumpert Bros BE. G. Coursen

McGarrah’s Insect Powder Boxes Sold Separately

Advertisement notes 05 and 10 cent McGarrah’s Insect Powder boxes sold individually. No bulk sales and no other items offered.

McGarrah

New Lager Ad Calls for Casey and Kelly's Finest Beer

An ad promotes Casey and Kelly's extra fine lager beer urging readers to buy. The note hints at a subpar beat and urges attention to the product.

Casey & Kelly

London Mission Work Turns Tide on Vice in Wnd End

Rev Dr Gillin described London slum life and the need for aggressive church missions. He cited Whitechapel and Mahogany Hall as centers where workers live among the deprived to preach and reform, arguing London as the world’s vice capital drives global impact.

London Charles M. Cillin Elim Park Gillin New York City Chicago Giffin Ciffin England John Wesley America Westminster Abbey St. James Hall Hfe West End Walters London Gimn Sui Wesley Whitechapel East End Nes Astin Entcliffe Highway God's Earth Mr. Thompson

Confirmation at Dunmore Confers Sacrament on 411 Children

Right Reverend Bishop O'Hara conferred the sacrament on 411 children at St. Mary's church, Dunmore, assisted by several priests. The ceremony included pre and post-instruction, medals blessed by the bishop, and a high Mass at 10,900. Father Donlan led celebrations with deacon Dr. Lucas, sub-deacon Father Dunn, and others.

O'Hara St. Mary's Church Dunmore D. J. MacGoldrick St. Thomas’ College M. B. Donlan George J. Lucan J. J Father Donlan Lucas Father Dunn Father Feeley Father MacGoldrick Church Jesus Christ

Mission speaker urges love of God for all in slums

A preacher urged urging the poor and criminals to seek Christian virtue after hearing testimonies at London mission meetings. He stressed a personal faith in God can transform even paupers and felons into good Christians.

Dience London

Three Tramps Identified in Conklin Center Assault

Four Scranton railroad workers helped identify three tramps who invaded Martha Townsend's isolated Conklin Center home. The trio bound and beat the 67 year old widow and pulled out her toe nails. They fled after a confrontation with villagers and pursuing crowds. The case hinges on railroad witnesses from Binghamton Elmira and Scranton who recognized the suspects on a train. The wounded man carried a revolver and was beaten by a crowd. authorities expect a confession after a lengthy pursuit and investigation.

Conklin Center Binghamton Conklin Scranton Mra Martha Townsend Elmira Case Howe's Rurroaders Howe’s Sneieer Mike O'Donnell Ed. Doud Frank Smoke Franz

Scranton High School Class of 1896 Commencement

The Scranton High School class of 1896 plans a commencement with thirty graduates all deemed worthy of diplomas. Harold Watrous narrowly beat Arthur Phillips for second place. Miss Alla Hine and Miss Lizzie Robinson claimed ninth and tenth, with Joseph A. Wagner close behind. Hine and Robinson declined to participate, so Miss Conger was chosen to recite, and Wagner had been elected class prophet.

Scranton High School Harold Watrous Arthur Phillips Watrous Alla Hine Lizzie Robinson Joseph A. Wagner Miss Hine Miss Robinson Conger Wagner

Alfred Gurd Sent to Hillside Home for Lunacy

Alfred Gurd, on parole from Huntington reformatory and in the custody of his sister Mrs Wilam Gurd, was deemed insane and Saturday committed to Hillside home by the poor authorities. Pillsbury flour mill capacity noted at 17,500 barrels daily. Mack Brocade India Silks line opened at 69 cents per yard. Monday. Finley.

Alfred Gurd Huntington Reformatory Wilam Gurd Hillsside Pillsbury’s Finley

Dundaff Baptist Church Adopts Regular Church Status

Delegates including fourteen pastors from Abington Baptist association met at Dundaff on June 2 to consider recognizing the Dundaff church as a regular Baptist church. The council elected Rev. W. G. Watkins as moderator and Rev. A. Hergen Brown as clerk. After a full review the church was unanimously recognized. An evening program featured invocation, scripture, prayer, sermon, and the hand of fellowship, with pastor J. M. Markwick and Dundaff praised for bright prospects ahead.

Abington Baptist Association Dundaff Baptist Church W. G. Watkins Scranton A. Hergen Brown Waverly A. Bergen Stowe EH. H. Harris Ph. D Taylor G. Co. Benedict Clifford M. J. Watkins Factoryville J. L. Williams Forest City William A. Miller Elkdale J.B. Bilis Blakely J. M. Markwick Dundatf

Manville Miners Tragedy Claims Young Worker

Joseph Hallinan of 459 Phelps Street died after slipping from a mine shaft platform at Manville about 2 PM Saturday. He fell 150 feet, struck his head and arm, and died before his brothers could reach him. He was 18 and had only two weeks in the country. funeral planned for Tuesday after services at Cusick’s and the family home.

No. 9 Johnson's Lake Ttalian Joseph Hallinan Phelps Street Manville Jenny Cusick Undertaking Establishment

Ice Cream Offer Sparks Mystery Phrase

A fragment states ice cream options and a call to action with a curious line about a hundred shapes, inviting attendance without details.

Circus Parade Crazes Fireman in Poughkeepsie

Schuyler Weaver a city fireman was driven mad while watching a circus parade and sent to the asylum. He recounted a courtship from twenty four years earlier when he met his wife during a parade of the same circus. His wife died two weeks ago.

Poughkeepsie Schuyler Weaver Weaver

Religious Notes Highlight July Excursion and Local Services

The Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday school will excursion to Lake Ariel on July 7. The sixty fifth annual session of the Pennsylvania Universalist state convention is set for June 10 to 11 in Brooklyn Susquehanna county with Rev. F A Bisbee as occasional preacher. Rev George Knox D D of Indianapolis preached at Green Ridge Presbyterian church. First Presbyterian plans a meeting this evening to discuss building a parsonage at Olive street and Madison avenue. Assistant Secretary F P Brown led the Bailroad Young Men's Christian association meeting yesterday. Rev J H Harris D D Bucknell president preached at Penn Avenue Baptist yesterday. The Penn Avenue Baptist congregation meets Wednesday night to choose a pastor.

Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School Lake Ariel Young Women's Christian Association Gates Pennsylvania Universalist State Convention Brooklyn Susquehanna County F. A. Bisbee Philadelphia Green Ridge Presbyterian Church George Knox Indiane Knox Jermyn First Presbyterian Church Olive Street Madison Avenue Bailroad Young Men's Christian Association F. P. Brown J. H. Harris D. D Bucknell University Penn Avenue Baptist Church Harris

Seventh Annual Medal of Honor Legion Convention

Commander Betts announces the seventh annual Medal of Honor Legion convention in Boston at Wanell hall on Wednesday June 17 1896 at 9 oclock Bunker Hill day. Delegates include Captain DeLacey and N A McKeown with honors from the late war. A series of receptions and events precede a harbor excursion and banquet at the American House with Governor Wolcott Mayor Quincy and Major General Nelson Miles featured. Thursday focuses on sightseeing.

Charles M. Betts Medal of Honor Legson Waneull Hall Boston Bunker Hill P. DeLacey N. A. McKeown Tunkhiannock At & P.m Roger Wolcott Massachusetts Josiah Quincy Nelson A. Miles United States Army

Fatal Rock Fall Kills Miner at Storrs Mine

Henry Oaky, 46, was killed instantly when rock breached a chamber at No. 2 shaft in Priceburg's Storrs mine during a fall on Friday morning. His son Joan Oaky was seriously injured. Henry leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters.

Storrs Priceburg Riday Henry Oaky Joan Oaky

Three Italians Create Disturbance at Pine Brook

Three Italians from Larch street riding near Pine Brook fought with local youths at the Delaware and Hudson Phelps street crossing. A razor was drawn and a clash followed as others joined in, escalating the street brawl in the afternoon.

Pine Brook Larch Street Delaware and Hudson Phelps Iatreet Sunny Italy

Miner Timothy Reardon Suffers Eye Injury at Dunmore

Timothy Reardon a miner at No 6 colliery Dunmore had his left eye knocked out by a flying wedge Saturday morning in a coal mine accident.

Timothy Reardon Dunmore

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