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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1896
Page
3
The article highlights Snow White delivering cooking lectures in Scranton. It notes her demonstrations, audience reactions, and the classroom setting as part of a broader educational series.
Judge Henry Wilson of Honesdale visits Serminton while Megurgel & Connell begin representation duties. Professors and clerks travel for adjudicator duties and legal business in Pottsville and Scranton. Frequented by Mary Brietol Emmia N. Thomas and others returning from New York, with several trips to Brooklyn and Philadelphia noted amid society events and professional movements.
Magele Dimler of 18 Lackawanna Avenue is one of five women taken to the police station after a morning incident. Coborn, the proprietor, was cut with a bottle, needing stitches after a confrontation. Coborn claims she assaulted him. she says he beat his wife and she intervened. She retreated to her room. Coborn followed and throttled her. The hearing is set for today.
Rev Dr J E B Whitaker lectured at Holy Trinity Lutheran on Adams Avenue praising worthy character over riches. He warned wealth can corrupt unless coupled with piety and urged both rich and poor to seek eternal life through virtue and service to others. Also notes Men's Christian Association events and outreach in Scranton area.
A sermon preached at the First Presbyterian Church by Rev Dr James Melend. It extols faith in Jesus Christ as savior and advocate and contrasts human knowledge with divine truth. The speaker praises the grace and love of God in Jesus Christ and urges believers to trust in grace rather than experience.
District convention of the Young Men’s Associated in Dalin concluded last night with delegates electing officers and planning next year’s activities. The gathering emphasized community service and youth leadership.
The report lists multiple church activities: Rev. N Stahl at Green Ridge Presbyterian on Passion Week. Rev. T. Price at Court Street Methodist on The Divine Intercessor. sessions for Avoca Moosic Christ Alliance and Moosic Presbyterian. Also notes on gospel meetings, organ recitals, baptisms, and missionary society events across City churches.
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
Pavie Theater manager Decree EL Davis responds to criticism about the Velson entertainment at his venue. He contends the performance drew crowds including ladies and children, denies impropriety, and blames a local paper for misrepresentation while defending his staff and the show’s artistic value.
The conductors and motormen union met on Wyrombe Avenue seeking news of Amalgamated Association President McMahon. No confirmation or arrival had been reported by midnight. In Chevereville a flood has caused extensive damage after days of melting snow.
The Elm Park church in Scranton shows remarkable size and property value with a 1000-member active roll and a debt-free parsonage valued at $225000. It compares with large eastern churches and plans a possible new congregation near Clay Avenue and Pine Street to relieve central demand.
An ashman named Edward Thompson was detained after 500 bottles vanished from J. W. Burr’s wholesale drug store at Franklin avenue and Sprace street. The bottles were found missing on Saturday and Burr traced the loss to Schweskey’s Junk shop in Tasment court. A warrant led to Schweskey’s arrest and Thompson’s subsequent arrest after he admitted involvement.
A writ of quo warranto tests Bernard Giles right to the Winton borough council seat after a recent election claim that Giles did not pay borough taxes for a year before his victory over James Strong. A hearing is set this afternoon at 2 o clock to show cause why Giles should not be dispossessed and Strong seated.
Florence Bindley stars in The Captain's Mate at the Academy of Music on Saturday night. The strong melodrama features a bright young heroine supported by Drew A. Morton J. J. Morris John Shelbern and Vickin Wray Crosby as the cast. Parkhurst of Boston promises a rheumatism and neurabia cure guide by mail, with no sale or gift involved.
Crowds fill the opened space as the building is leased for years from April 1. The ad touts 500 bargains with three highlights Rogers best 12 Dwt silver set, 25 sets at 2.90 a dozen, and a $50 watch offered at about two thirds price. Also featured are polished oak frame etchings marked down to 6g cents from 1.75.
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