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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
6
In West Scranton the sermon at Plymouth Congregational Church calls out idolatry and urges followers to feed on God rather than the ashes of worldly pleasures. The speaker emphasizes repentance, sincere prayer, and the bread of life as guidance for a nobler life.
Charles Cawley of Railroad Avenue got intoxicated and quarreled over a Fame of poot with a tiend. They agreed to fight near Foranton Street, but Patrolman Davis interrupted and captured Cawley. The opponent escaped. Cawley was fined $5 in police court yesterday morning.
An excellent programme is arranged for a testimonial event at the First Welsh Baptist Church this evening for Richard Thomas the well known bus soloist who has been ill for several months. Jude M. Bilward will preside and the talent in the city will appear with all artists contributing their services in gratitude for Mr Thomas’s past deeds.
Members of Company F Thirteenth Regiment Pennestrania Volunteers will attend Harris funeral at 2 this afternoon starting from the deceased’s mother residence 130 South Sumner Avenue. Hyde Park Father Mathew Society debate postponed to next meeting. St Pauls Pioneer Corp enjoyed an hour after business. Br G Peters returns from Joplin Missouri. Columbia Hose company holds regular meeting tonight. Home Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church will be entertained at Mrs George Carson’s home. Miss Bartley of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs Arthur Leyshon of North Hromicy Avenue.
Night schools start this evening at No 8 and No 34 school buildings. Prof H L Bullick of the high school faculty will lead No TM. Green Ridge pupils near the Delaware and Hudson railroad and Park Place pupils will be accommodated. Thirteenth ward pupils north of the Delaware and Hudson railroad attend May 18 school.
The ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing bad colds preventing pneumonia and saving children from croup and whooping cough. It notes universal reliance on the medicine and that it is sold by all druggists with Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
Dr. W G Simpson of the Aysbury Methodist Episcopal church will lecture at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow evening. This is the second in a winter series of lectures and music. The Highland subject promises engaging oratory with a charming Highland brogue.
A Mull ionle Wide event at the YWCA on North Main Ave is free for all. A December 1 school fundraiser will stage an entertainment to raise funds for a school clock. Puritan Church hosts ten revival services with Rev Reese and Rev Kaln as speakers. Traveling revival continues at Providence Methodist. Farm couple Jack Vipond and Jane Corneil return from a hunting trip with photos to share. Providence Car No 24 caused track delay by switching at Church’s corner on Fat urnity night.
Richard Hobbs of Rockwell Street injured in the Cayuga mine incident last Thursday begins convalescence. Mrs Geerere Gritman of East Benson, guest of her daughter Mrs PF A Clark of Church Avenue, returned home yesterday. Fred Crippen of Edna Avenue has returned from a trip to New York.
Beranton Trectlon company implements new schedule on Pittston and South Side lines to improve service after sewer excavation on Pittston avenue. South Side cars run via Pittston avenue with passenger transfers near excavation. Pittston cars stay on Cesar avenue with 20 minute intervals.
The Lyceum Dramathe club schedules an event at St Joseph's hall on Monday November 26 featuring a varied program. Performers include Miss Kite Neardos Voenbon, Mipe Mate Mack, Sarah Kinney, Mika Nellie Mangan, Fweeney Brothers, McDermott & Conners, Harry Dole, James ont, Lindge Woessolo, Joseph Syonilers, Fitehenry and Mowan, Predene Comedy duet, William Lynott, William Me woods, William Jones, a scene from Nip Van Winkle, fancy dancing, Heffron vocal quartet, Dialorgue and a Pittetan sketch by Lynech and Nolan.
The Workingmen's society schedules an entertainment and social at Work-Inemien's hall this evening. Branch 224 Tadies' Catholic Benefit Association plans the annual banquet at Pharmacy hall on Thanksgiving night, November. The Indies lead the arrangements.
Grain-O offers relief for coffee users by easing stomach upset and indigestion. The product strengthens the nerves and aids digestion, claimed to be a safe alternative at six to seven cents per package.
The piece records a funeral for Michael Jorjol with burial at Minchka cemetery and Rev. Witke returning to Germany after officiating his son’s marriage. It mentions hospitality at a Gelibury event, visits by Mrs. Zimmer and Mrs. Etefrich, Hubert Durkin’s return from New York, John Berkhauser’s hunting trip, and Willem Elden visiting Dalton.
In Dunmor Rev. W F Gibbons preached a second sermon in a series on Questions Men Are Asking The Day at the Precartorian church West evening The topic What Would Jesus Do on Fleetion Pay drew a representative borough audience The Rev A J Van Clete spoke at the Methodist church on A Harry Head A Crown of Glory The weeklong revival services led by Rev HE A Witare and Rev AL Cobb are set to continue with evening meetings across local churches The Young Men's Christian Association secretary urged support for the revival efforts
A social event at Mrs Lian Lewis's home last week featured refreshments and gifts for guests including Kate Lewis Howe Jacobs Mary Sykes Elizabeth Smith Anna Seige and several others. The Women's Missionary Society of the First Pecatwronian church plans a monthly meeting at Mrs AL DD, JMoeokinten, Him Street on Friday afternoon with a thank and praise offering format. The text notes an educational plan about a local school district and Institute timing, with a second month of twenty days in the Dimmers school district calendar.
Miss Barridon of Wilhee Marre acted as mentor in the baronet Saturday as At'es Gertrude Simmons returned from a visit with ten friends. Mrs T P Letchworth and her son Erie are guests of friends in Dundaff.
Pen coal not to teams Th cents a ton, Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons street.
J. Carter chief clerk at Hotel Jor myn died Saturday after several months illness. Survived by wife his funeral from residence tomorrow at 2 PM. Kathryn L. Dolan, editor of Dr W Dolan died in Topeka. remains brought to Montrive then interred with funeral Saturday.
Samuel Brader died last night at 623 Curt Street. He was survived by his mother and siblings in Topeka Kansas Wilkes Barre Scranton Dimock Newark and Bloomington. He served in the Civil War and worked for the Dickson Manufacturing Company. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The Mt Pleasant Cement Co and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad case concluded Saturday with defense arguing distance for abutments and safety of a bridge near tracks. Lawyers debated right to use tracks and potential accidents while witnesses questioned feasibility of a ninefoot wall and fifteen foot high spans. Trial resumes Monday, November 27.
The Manheim Sentinel notes the arrival of a new pastor who preached introductory sermons on Sunday after being welcomed Saturday night. The church held a large gathering for the first service with special music and a strong reception. The pastor, Welsh, has over five years in ministry, previously at New Berlin and Boraeton, and is a graduate of Virginia College in the Reformed denomination landscape.
The text describes a medical condition affecting Dr Binneon and mentions Dr Allohaeh and Prod. 4. Coctidine among treatments. It notes contorted tunes, a grremreet alarm, and symptoms including redness and vexiety of the Veenjoua claw with hopes for rapid recovery.
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad will sell round trip tickets to Philadelphia at the one way fare plus a small extra for the admission coupon on October 5, November 6, and 24. Tickets are valid on any regular train on the stated dates and for return within ten days from the sale date. Obtain full details from any ticket agent of the railroad.
The semi monthly meeting of the Chatanqua Circle of Fim Park church will be in the church reading room in the evening at TS Colock shtr. The program lists DrURIUMMe SPORTHEIEN GE nese and others with readings including Mark Antony and a review by George Rwitzer. Responses to the roll will be quotations from William Cullen Bryant and other papers submitted for the discussion.
The Nickel Plate road operates dining cars on Train No 4 from Buffalo daily at 7 10 a m serving breakfast after departure with luncheon and dinner at convenient hours. The train reaches Chicago at 9 15 p m and makes close connections with fast western trains.
A chaotic exchange at a Dewey event leads a collector to seek clarification. Speakers debate attendance, funding, and the purpose of the gathering as tensions rise at the Atlanta meeting.
Rev George W Wesh of Beranton Pa arrives as the newly chosen pastor of the St Paul Reformed church and the Reformed congregation at Fast Petersburg in this Herald report.
A fragment notes a wealthy, prominent man in the village described by a Native speaker. The text references an automobilisenaire term and includes a Chicago News attribution, but details are unclear.
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