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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1896

Page

3

Local Notices and Social Updates from Honesdale Region

Attorney R L Grambs and Theodore V Grambs spent yesterday in Honesdale. Ex Chief of Police Simpson will become deputy sheriff under Sheriff Clemons. Miss Cora M Cook of South Main avenue visits Lake Winola. Mr and Mrs E L Bump of Binghamton visit Green Bridge relatives. Photographer Griffin attends Chautauqua for national photographers convention. Engagement announced between Professor James K Hughes and Miss Hattie M Smith. Cards issued for marriage at Bicycle Club House Tuesday June 50 at 7 p.m. of Miss Alice Levy and R M Goldsmith.

R. L. Grambs Theodore V. Grambs Honesdale Simpson Clemons Cora M. Cook South Main Avenue Lake Winola E. L. Bump Binghamton, N Green Bridge Griffin Chautauqua James Kt. Hughes No. 4 Misa Hattie M. Smith Tenth Street Bicycle Club

Jersey Central Changes in Freight Agent Office

W Ashley succeeds W H Thayer as freight agent at Jersey Central. H H Ashley, chief clerk at the depot, is promoted to freight agent a position long held by Thayer. Ashley is a son of Superintendent Twining and a popular early railroader. Thayer becomes traveling freight agent for the district, a newly created post.

W. Ashley W. H. Thayer H. H. Ashley Jersey Central Mr. Ashley Twining Thayer

Promoters List Offers British Investment Names

A London based bureau advertises a list of 20 promoters with over £100 million in foreign investments in six years and £000,000 for seven months in 1895. Subscribers pay by postal order to receive introduction to these promoters and access bonds, shares, lands, patents, and financial opportunities.

London and Universal Bureau of Investors Cheapside London Edward C. Ross Directo Walter C. Pepys Arthur Stiffs

Whitaker A. Methodist anniversary ends with strong sermon

The Asbury Methodist church Green Ridge marks its twentieth anniversary with two services. Rev Dr F C Iglehart of Brooklyn spoke on building and uplifting Christianity, using Luke VII to warn against wealth pride caste. Rev Dr D H Moore of Cincinnati preached in the evening, praising faith and church unity.

D. I. Moore Cinccinnati Asbury Methodist Church Green Ridge F. C. Iglehart Brooklyn N. Y D. H. Moore Cincinnati Mia John Baker Nate Wilson Treible Wyoming Drs Ighhart Methodist Church Jesus Christ Israel Dr. Iglehart God Asbury Church

Cedar Avenue Methodist Church Sees Rapid Membership Growth

At Cedar Avenue M E Church two large services drew a fast-growing congregation. Pastor Rev J L Race preached in the morning on the church’s expanding membership and the need for greater accommodations as the present edifice nears capacity.

Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church J. L. Race

Children Day Exercises at Green Ridge Baptist Church

Sunday program at Green Ridge Baptist Church led by Rev. W. J. Ford with E. F. Chamberlain directing the Sabbath school. The event included hymns, prayers, scripture reading, a pastor’s address, and child presentations by Miss Ethel Jackson Miss Menta Miller Miss Grace Nolan and others.

Green Ridge Baptist Church W. J. Ford E. F. Chamberlain Ph. P. Huffiing Miisa Ethel Jackson Misa Menta Miller van Thomason Claude Holt Sakes Serne Anget Grace Nolan Jackson Bertie Langham Clella Potter

Sabbath Notes and Church Activities Include Multiple Services

A busy day of religious events across several congregations in Providence and nearby areas. Rev. Thomas Banker addressed Rescue mission evening, and many churches held services and special observances including Children's Day and St. Aloysius feast day sermons.

Thomas Banker Rescue Mission Lloyd Street Methodist Ministerial Association Elm Park Church St. Luke's Church St. Mark's Mission Dunmore St. Peter’s Cathedral F. P. Doty Hampton Street Church of the New Jerusalem Adams Avenue George G. Starkey Philadelphia

Trouble Over Transfers Forces Conductor to Eject Passenger

A city tram incident last night ended with Conductor and two patrolmen ejecting M C Judge of Taylor after a dispute over transfers and fare. Judge claimed the transfer was valid and staged the ejection to create a trespass case against the Traction Co.

Taylor M. C. Judge Tayolr Main Avenue Peters John Thomas Judge Traction Company

Three Years in the Penitentiary for Several Defendants

Judge Edwards handed down sentences for multiple defendants amid a week of pleas and convictions. Maggie Conway drew three years in the Eastern penitentiary with a $100 fine. William Kane and Marshall Goodman received two years in prison plus fines. Additional defendants faced varying terms for burglary, theft, forgery, assault, and related offenses.

Marshall Goodman William Kane William Morris Taylor James Murtaugh Kelly’s Patch Duggan Edwards Conway Tisdale Penn Avenue

High School Alumni Banquet Programme Outlined

Tomorrow night at the Scranton Bicycle Club rooms on Washington avenue the high school alumni banquet will be held with a changed format. The 8 o clock business session precedes refreshments directed by Huntingdon and the evening focuses on re association of classmates. The programme includes an intro by President David Owens, toastmaster George B Davidson Esq, addresses by John McCourt and Emerson D Owens, readings by Bernice Conger, and remarks by John P Kelly Superintendent George W Howell and professors Lange Wagner. Dancing closes the event.

Scranton Bicycle Club Washington Avenue Huntingdon David Owens George B. Davidson

Election of Officers for Lackawanna Irish American Societies

The Lackawanna county council of Irish American societies met at the A O U W hall to read bills and elect officers for the coming year. John H. Devine was named president, Richard Shevlin vice president, James McGuinegs secretary, with M J Burns and M H Griffin, John J Costello, John J Sweeney, and John McTiernan on the executive committee. The council will reconvene Sunday night July 19.

Lackawanna County M. H. Griffin Bellevue John J. Costello The North End John J. Sweeney John McTiernan Hyde Park

Letters From The People In Malicious Proceedings

In the malicious proceedings against me by Polly Nallin I respectfully ask my friends to withhold judgment until the matter is finally terminated in court. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed and notes letters may be published with the writer's name.

Nallin Thomas E. Mills Scranton Tribune Weill the Tribune Polly Nallin

Edwardsville visitor Thomas Costello in town yesterday

Thomas Costello of Edwardsville was a visitor in town yesterday. The article notes his stop at the handsome residence of GRB.

Thomas Costello Edwardsville GRB

Dress Sets for Weddings and Gifts on Sale

A dealer promotes dress sets from a factory agent who overproduced and offered a bargain. The sale features 15 and 25 cent types and 35 and 19 cent sets, praised as heavy sterling silver values. Shoppers are invited to visit the Gift Room upstairs for wedding presents.

Minooka Annexation Discussed As Greenwood Nears Completion

The article notes Greenwood nearing completion and argues annexation would aid Minooka. It mentions pay day painting the town vermillion and a need for police protection. It also reports Mrs. Patrick Glennon of Wikes-Barre visiting Minooka friends yesterday.

Greenwood Minooka Patrick Glennon Wikes- Barre

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