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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1896

Page

3

Notable Visitors and Local Events In Scranton Area

Multiple arrivals and visits from Pottsville Cincinnati Pittston and Boston noted. Events include a Brooklyn navy yard death. trout fishing trip to South Sterling Wayte county. a Lake Ariel excursion July 10. a St Luke's church wedding for Nora Lindsay and Frank Albright. Medal of Honor convention plans. adjutant appointment. and a local retreat program with tickets after three Sundays.

BP. Longstreet Quackenbush United Bines Navy John Quackenbush Brooklyn Navy Yard Thomas Griffin Lackey Providence South Sterling Wayte County George Lancaster FP. de Lacey Hoston Medal of Honor Legion PF. W. Mason Thirteenth Regiment Whitney Mr. Smith Honesdale Mires Nora Lindsay David Lindsay North End Frank Albright Boston St. Luke's Church Jermy Miss Lindsay Leader Elm Park Lake Ariel Erie and Wyoming R. Ernest Comegys W. A. May D. T. Yost A. A. Underwood A. G. Sheppard Jessie Connell Mixa Hadith Nortone W. A. Taft William Grenier

Children’s Day Observed Across Several Churches

Rain shortened morning attendance but Presbyterians Methodists and Baptists held elaborate Children’s Day programs. At Second Presbyterian J M Chance directed a cantata Under the Palms with sixty children. Elm Park and Penn Avenue churches featured sequences of songs recitations and addresses by local pastors and Sunday school leaders.

Second Presbyterian Church J. M. Chance George F. Root Babylon Euphrates J. G. McConnell McConnell Anja Williams Francesa Wall Elm Park Asbury Methodist Church Green Ridge A. F. Chaffee H. Thomas A. Phillips Jesus Maggie Davia David Jenkins Rev. Jones J. Jones G. W. Powell D. Evans Scranton Street Baptist Church B. G. Beddoe F. Mathews Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Joseph A. Mears W. G. Phillips Cruttenden Robert J. Williams Worden Board of Sabbath School Work The Presbyterian Church Lela Porter Edith Lindabury Marie Becker Powell and Harris B. T. Jayne J. P. Moffatt Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church F. P. Doty Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church George L. Peck Walter Davies C. W. Lull Zion Berete Slate H. G. Weaver Lancaster Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Grace Lutheran Madison Avenue Mulberry Street Penn Avenue Baptist Church Lake Ariel Joseph K. Dixon First Second Presbyterian Penn Avenue King's Sons Elm Park Church Richard Hiorns RK. EB Comegys Attorney Curry W. A. McConnell Bishop O'Hara Plains Joseph Howe Annie Brown May Scawell Mise Nellie Prosger Mary Morse Prosser Cllk Charles Martz Milton Prosser Marthe Reese Lizzie Appleby Christian Endeavor Society of the North Main Avenue Walter Finn Mr. Thomas E. May Henwood

Church program highlights and closing selection

The service features an offertory by organist J A Pennington with Christ for the World, a school address Be Merry, a benediction by Rev Dr C M Giffin, and a closing orchestral selection by the orchestra.

J. A. Pennington C. M. Giffin

Rev Dr Spencer Draws Big Scranton Crowd

Former Penn Avenue Baptist pastor Rev David Spencer D D of Dover New Jersey preached twice yesterday in Scranton at the Railroad M A Hall by invitation of Secretary Pearsall. As editor of the Morris County Journal he returned to recall his long ministry and the churchs growth.

Penn Avenue Baptist Church J. & James Philadelphia the Commonwealth Hall David Spencer D. D Dover N. J Pearsall Spencer Alding Scranton Morris County Journal New Jersey Ledgewood West Side Jackson Street Baptist Church City

Confirmation Services at Grace Reformed Episcopal Church

A class of seventeen was confirmed at Grace Reformed Episcopal Church last evening by Bishop William R. Nichol son of Philadelphia. The bishop preached both morning and evening and proceeds directly to Philadelphia after the services.

Grace Reformed Episcopal Church William R. Nicholson Philadelphia Nicholson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted By Carbondale Reader

A Carbondale resident credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with keeping her family in good health and calls it an excellent blood purifier. The ad-like fragment also mentions Hood's Pills and unrelated product terms.

Hood

Scranton School Graduations Schedule detailed exercises

The program covers graduations from the Kindergartners Training School Lackawanna Hospital Training School for Nurses and Scranton High School. Kindergartners graduates receive diplomas and Miss Wheelock will speak. Hospital nurses receive diplomas at Albright Library hall with Dr Gen D Stewart addressing. High school commencement at Frothingham theatre with multiple student performances and a reception afterward.

Lackawanna Hospital Frothingham Scranton Lackawanna Training School Hiwi Young Men's Christian Association Hall Miss Wheelock Boston Frances A. Hackley Katharine H. Clark Underwood James Archbald R. Q. Powell FE. Lt. Fuller C. 8. Weston W. W. Scranton J. A. Price Elizabeth Howell Ita Albright Library Hall Lackawanna Hospital Training School For Rachael Davis Catharine Davis Ernie Hartman May Hamilton Sara Patterson Frothingham Theatre Harold Watres Misa Irene Kann Bernice Arthur Phillip Joseph Wagner Charles Falkoswky Lida Weaver Jennie Thomas Amelia Koch Lulu Sylvester Lbrary Hall

Fishermen Return After South Sterling Trout Expedition

Westpfahl John J Kauffman Emil Schimpin C W Halloran and W J Williams returned Saturday night from trout fishing in South Sterling Wayne county as guests at George Lancaster's hotel. They came back with large strings of fish. Ten thousand remnants of woolens and worsteds go to auction at 427 Lackawanna avenue starting Monday June 5 with afternoon and evening sessions. KE M Strong Auctioneer.

CW. Westpfahl John J. Kauffman Emil Schimpin C. W. Halloran W. J. Williams South Sterling Wayne County George Lancaster Lackawanna Avenue Ke, M. Strong

Gift Room presents wedding gifts in an ideal parlor

A local advertisement invites brides and grooms to visit the gift room staged like a bride’s home. It promises easy selection of lamps, clocks, bronzes, silverware, fine china, pictures, and other suitable presents neatly arranged for wedding purchases.

All Sums and Overgoat For Men Boys and Childs

An sale notice describes an elegant assortment at very low prices for men boys and children with spring suits. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to view stock and likely purchase, emphasizing quality and value.

Our Hat and Cap Stores Debut New Styles

A local shop promotes a fresh assortment of fashionable hats and accessories. The ad invites customers to visit and be convinced by the latest colors and designs offered.

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