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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
3
Community notices cover a church powwow, a charity fromage sale, a funeral, a managers meeting, an annual report acknowledgment, a Hose House opening, pay days for local mines, a divorce filing, street work orders, a funeral service, and weekly clearing house totals for Scranton with dates and local references.
A digest of city items includes a slight blaze at a rear shed on Moiberrestrat and Mocivon, police response to a street incident, an assault charge against Mie Paling of Vite Broek, and a watch theft at a Pittensay hotel. Also noted are community notices from Cath Historical Society and Lake Vod event planning.
Frank W. Pearsall of New York City former secretary of the fowl branch of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association spoke at yesterday afternoon's meeting in the association building. The audience filled the room with evident respect as prayers and music preceded his address based on Hebrews. He urged inner truth over outward form and stressed mercy and hope through Christ.
Imperial Council of the Order of Mystic Shrine announces reduced rail fares to Washington D C on Central Railroad of New Jersey. Public tickets available May 11 to 21 for round trip May 28 return.
Fragmentary OCR note lists sugar and creamery butter references with prices and names seeming to belong to an old advertisement. The legible parts mention 19 lbs granulated sugar and 21 lbs Elgin Creamery Butter, with unclear guarantees and pricing.
In Ferriday First Presbyterian Church pastor Mew James McLeod preached on The Power of God Unto Salvation from Romans 1 16. He argued Paul represented a power greater than Rome and described the spread of Christian faith through the Roman Empire and its impact on both common people and Roman elites.
A testimonial from Mrs Vaughn to Mrs Pinkham describes severe childbed fever and womb trouble relieved after using Pinkham’s Compound Liver Pills and Wash. She regained strength and ability to work, urging other sick women to seek the remedy and advice offered by Lena Pinkham.
The readable fragments mention mentions of the gospel, religious figures, and a discussion of faith and God. The text is garbled, with references to chapel, Orie NW, and various names, but lacks coherent events or dates to form a complete report.
Rev M L Giffin argues for Methodism as a growing, resilient faith. He cites its gradual development, enduring goals, and the spirit that rises after detractors. He notes imperfect members but affirms core doctrine and the value of women speaking in church.
Ground will be broken today for a new children ward at the Lackawanna hospital to serve the youngest patients. The ward will be funded by a charitable city woman, with contractor Conrad Schroeder winning the bid to build the wing on Franklin Avenue and Mulberry Street. The facility will be three stories high, about twenty by forty five feet, brick construction, with the third floor reserved for contagious cases, and completion targeted within two months.
The Great Wallace Shows, not appearing in Scranton until Friday May 2, earned strong praise in Wilkes Barre and local papers. The Nelson family of nine performed cleanly with remarkable acts, while a big parade and superb horses and wagons drew commendations. Local reviews called the exhibition the cleanest and most meritorious seen.
Report notes the Wal lace circus at West Side park promises real performance not mere advertising with substantial aerobatic work and exciting racing. The Daily News cites strong features and credits the act as the greatest in the city, with shows slated to begin on May 35 at Wallace.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers one fare to Easton and return for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication on May 10 1900. Tickets go on sale May 14 from all stations including New York and Scranton and Mahanoy and Hazleton divisions, valid for return to May 11. Excludes Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehich Valley railroad rents for details.
Notice of stock for sale by Comegys at the railroad, with mention of morbid conditions and a cigar promotion. This item appears as a fragment from a classified ad section with unclear details and pricing.
A diffuse historical note rails at perceived Polish literary control and political interference. It cites authors such as Vadis, Victor Tigo, and others while naming figures like J. A. Mangal and St. Tybwidkl, dated May 9, in a curiously garbled public dispatch about culture and censorship.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. advertises prompt delivery from its Lackawannon Avenue and 13 South Main Avenue location with phone contact.
A brief notice promoting fashionable roc collars for both women and men. Claims a special style trend and mentions a sole agent handling the item. The fragment hints at a local advertising brief for a retail pursuit.
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