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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1902

Page

8

Dedication of St. John the Evangelist Church

Three bishops attended the formal dedication of St. John the Evangelist Church at Fig Street and Pittston Avenue. Rt. Rev. Bishops M J Hoban EH A Garvey and J L Spalding preached during the pontifical high mass in a ceremony conducted by the Catholic Church officials yesterday morning.

ST. John's Church Fig Street Pittston Avenue God M. J. Hoban EH. A. Garvey J. L. Spalding Mod. Hoban St. John the Evangelist Pig Street Pontifical High Mines Whch RL Thev Bishoy John L

Dedication of Church with Sparrow Chorus Draws Crowd

A large throng attended the dedication ceremony for a new church, with Bishop Garvey delivering a sermon from a movable pulpit. The rite featured priests and deacons, and a peculiar highlight was chirping sparrows nesting in the church during services, unseen by the faithful, as the bishop spoke on Catholic doctrine and church history.

Mas Folleaves Cislebrunt Very Tey Coffey Honey Tey B.A. McAndrew Fev ML Or. Lynott Key FL Crane Dimes Jordan J. C. B. Feeley J. J. Griffin Spalding Garvey Girvey Sahil Sermiton Carbondale Wilkes-Barre

Catholic Church Leaders Defend Unity of Faith Against Protestant Views

A recount of Bishop Garvey and Rev. Bishop Hoban addressing a congregation on Catholic authority. They argued truth resides in the Catholic Church, opposed private judgment and Protestant interpretation, and defended papal infallibility and the church’s centuries old guidance of Scripture. The discourse praised church unity and the new church building reflects devotion.

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Large paving projects contemplated citywide

A flood of paving plans moves through Scranton as councils eye brick, asphalt, and macadam surfaces. Major streets including Ca poose avenue Green Ridge street and Linden street are targeted with petitions and possible three fourths votes. Rail firms and the Scranton Railway lease pave Alattes street with costs shared among companies and the city.

M. Hy. Dale Capoose Avenue Ash New York Merriman Thirteenth Green Ridge Street North Main Avenue Dunmore City Pittston Avenue South Scranton Cedar Avenue Linden Street Monroe Avenue Arthur Avenue Belaware, Lackawanna and Western Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad Alattes Cedar Avenue Bridge Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Colony Scranton Railway Company

City to Seek $50,000 for Paving and Repairs

Public Works Roche plans a $50,000 request to councils to macadamize unpaved streets citywide and repair others. Last year a $68,000 proposal was struck from the budget after a cabinet conference, despite intent to permanently improve several streets.

Wreetor Roche Costello Recorder

Illumination and fitting of new Catholic church interior

The visiting prelates and clergymen attended solemn vesper services led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Garvey and preacher Very Rev. Bl Broderick. Miss Kate Herndon led the choir with Bauer's orchestra as the church offered bright illumination from a new lighting system and sunlight through stained glass. The interior features a notably wide transept, giving an impression of greater width than other Catholic churches in the city. Rev. J. Melley is the pastor.

Kate Herndon Bauer Bishon Garvey J. Melley

Doctor Hand to be in his office this afternoon and evening

In the Rookery building at the corner of Washington avenue and Spruce street Dr Hand will be in his office from 2 to 6 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening A Dixie surprise this week promises Judig's matinee to attract patrons Do not miss.

Rookery Building Washington Avenue Spruce Street Penn Avenue

Dressmaking at home and tax collection note

Kellogg system experienced at home. B A Herring 412 Madison avenue FRUITED WHEAT described as a laxative food. Question raised about fruits city and school taxes 1902. Tax duplicates now in F and Barker hands for collection City Treasures.

Kellogg B.A. Herring Madison Avenue F. & Barker

Labor leaders plan citywide convention to nominate recorder candidate

The Central Labor union voted yesterday to hold a convention at Carpenter's Hall within a month to nominate a labor candidate for recorder. Two delegates from each city union will elect the nomination, with the Economic League handling the process and possible support from several unions. Names discussed include John H. Devine and William Corless, though no definite candidate is chosen yet. The plan aims to challenge the two major parties in the February municipal election.

Central Labor Union Central Liber Union Recorder Carpenter's Hall Economic Leagues Economic League Peter F., Holton PL J. Shea Daniel Laverty J. F. Hammes Hugh Frayne George Goithler J. C. Patterson B. B. Anthony Nicholas Burke John H. Devine William Corless Common Council Kely Select Council

Hahne Hospital Annual Meeting Set for November in Guernsey Hall

The Hahne Hospital annual meeting will be held at Guernsey Hall on Washington Avenue on November 20. The agenda includes proposed amendments to Article VEL Section 4 of the by-laws to increase the ward budget. Etheline K. Richmond serves as secretary.

Scranton Republican Celub Washington Avenue Scramion Itu E. Cuttenden George W. Marshall, Jr Hahne. HW Hospital Guernsey Hall Saelock Op Etheline K. Richmond

Elephants Seized Over Suit Against Teckhardt Manager

Constable Sheffield of the Sixteenth ward attached four Teckhardt elephants after they scared a Moscow horse and damaged a telegraph pole, injuring the animal owner Wileen. The suit for 125 in damages was halted when the elephants were released on other security. a hearing is set for tomorrow.

Constable Sheffield Sixteenth Ward Teckhardt Dixie Theatre W. OW. Wileen Moscow Albany

Fruit Wheat Featured At J. D. Williams & Bro

Ad lists FRUITED WHEAT served at J. D. Williams and Company. Mentions Dr. Lindabury surgeon specializing in diseases of women. Notes hours 11 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 20 pm. References tax collection by H. Gi. Dale, Tax Collector, to avoid costs.

J. D. Williams & Bro Lindabury Connell Building H. Gi. Dale

Miss Le Vay Unveils Millinery at Hotel Jermyn

Miss Le Vay showcases the latest Hiores Show Millinery creations at Hotel Jermyn on Tuesday with a Dixie surprise this week. A matinee today promises fashion and spectacle for theatergoers.

Miss le Vay Hotel Jermyn Kth

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