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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1896
Page
3
The ad urges readers to improve rooms with wall decorations to make spaces look lovely or beautiful. It promises a large stock of new bright items for walls suitable for cottages or palaces and claims prices are half New York City retail.
The notice lists M Norton with addresses at 22 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton and 32 South Wain Street Wilkes-Barre. Additional context not provided in the fragment.
A Scranton group plans to leave this morning for the state convention of Odd Fellows at 2 night venue. Attending members include W. Chilosd Thoving Be Den Fh Ver tor A AL Vosture Louie Wenzel Ta 0b Solants dh A Kelly and others guided by Thomas Jax and Jerviss Coe Phen Timnmore G Schenk Muscowsian Hinvon Clark's Green and John Metin Sbomnow.
Alexander Lee longtime resident and noted colored citizen dies after seven months illness. Survived by wife Mrs C W Brown daughter Emily and sons Fred George and Neri. Funeral from Howard Pideo Arion Motwlst Episcopal church to Merriman cemetery.
A morning sermon by Rev Dr McLeod at Flert Presbyterian on the Second Advent and Christ's return. The pastor quotes Acts 1 11 and discusses the ascent and the coming Jesus in glory, urging personal purification and readiness.
Epworth League commemorated its seventh anniversary with special services nationwide. In Bin Park Church a 620 to 70 o'clock service featured Rev. Dr C M Giffin preaching, led by President G F B Whittemore with league members and young people attending.
A religious service featured special songs and responsive readings with no prayer by Ebritiin. Dr Gittins delivered a sermon titled Look Up, Lift Up, urging steadfast progress toward a higher aim. The service closed with a collective benediction and reflections on upward striving.
A peculiar elited speaker Nev Albert J. Stedman Ph. I of Chief occupied the pulpit yesterday at the Penn Avenue Shiptist chapel. He is a young man who has studied at other universities and previously led charges in Baptist missions.
In Gisden Street the community held a Feast of Weeks observance with rites recalling the Devatogue and the Pentecostal sermon. The church featured floral decorations and a special service at the synagogue this morning.
Reported rites at Bibithe Episcopal Church and St Aburk's Mission describe a morning communion and an evening sermon by Rev W P Stubhithine on a provocative topic. The notes reference religious factions, a likely sermon on reform and pastoral concerns, plus county Christian bonds and a future service plan led by local clergy.
An irregular notice describes a Tuesday evening celebration honoring a fifteenth anniversary and lists attendees including local veterans, civic groups, and several named individuals and organizations. The text references a Walker avenue location near a national bank and includes various names and affiliations.
John Jd Kennedy and a troupe of performers promise a varied week with popular prices. The arcademy presents Midnight Express and a Reading Herneeye show. reviewers note a striking performance by Mr. Sakte and a shift from prior programs. A Lak awanna hospital plan for a children ward is under review, with new construction to follow.
Tribune reports Dr. William Macreedy plans to push for legislation to legalize horse racing in Pennsylvania. Supporters argue it will boost turfmen and farmers economically, while opponents fear gambling and moral concerns. The piece notes political interest and potential opposition from legislators and conservationists.
A man attempted to cash a check at First National Bank but found the indorsement was forged, with the payee named. Police issued a warrant as officers pursued the suspect who fled and was later captured.
Officials of the Scranton Transit Co. set uniforms for every streetcar employee. Conductors will wear square crowns and belted tunics, while motormen receive round crowns and belled coats. The aim is standardized attire across crews to present a uniform company image.
A damaged notice reports a twenty month old child from Palm Hiveet died on Saturday after being struck by illness and injuries. The parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Fhenioem, sought medical help from Dr A Ynning but the child succumbed to the condition. Further details are unreadable.
The article promotes cottage improvement with flower stands pedestals and plants to enhance appearance. It notes affordable dinnerware and toilet ware, and highlights summer collage trade with lamps and lanterns plus other necessities and comfort suggestions.
The document outlines a Memorial Day order of the day for May with posts and ceremonies. It lists names and units in a formal military order and invites participation, with events scheduled at various posts and a memorial service at Lobarn. The text preserves period tone and authority of the Grain Army of the Republic.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists travel routes and schedules with lines about trains and destinations including New York Scranton Carbondal Lehigh Valley and western lines. It also contains an advertisement for a liver health product with vague claims and unsafe wording.
The city health agency completed new sanitary plumbing rules on Saturday. The reforms govern water supply pipes, hot water lines, and sewer protection to prevent leaks and contamination. Inspections will require certification before use and include six regulatory steps with penalties for noncompliance.
Fragmentary OCR describes a theft and forgery case involving Joseph Pepper and Joseph Pepis. The text alleges a forged check for $30 passed at Posner's clothing store on Lackawanna Avenue, with references to shrine secretary and office visit, but details are garbled.
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