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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1897

Page

8

Mrs Wallington to Receive Title In Carnegie Hall Ceremony

A next Mondhy evening event in Carnegie Hall New York will confer the title of Minister of the Church of God in General upon Mrs toot Wallington. The rite, presided over by Chiatncey Depew and John Wanamaker with ministers from several denominations, authorizes her to perform marriage and baptism ceremonies.

Mondhy Carnegie Hall New York Wallington Chiatncey Depew John Wanamaker Church of Giod Dr MacArthur Avery Biiudland Dregg Ireshywrians Josiah Stroie Toot

Brillroon Closure Cited As Patronage Dwindles In Town

Local reports note Brillroon has closed due to lack of patrons while faculty describe the girls home as a lasting benefit promoting restraint. A reception at Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre honors Mrs. Clinton Fisk of the Women’s Home Missionary Society with remarks on immigrant aid and industrial homes.

Martha B. Mhelpe Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre Clinton B. Fisk Women's Home Missonary Society The Methodists Priscopal Church Turing Wisk Missionary Society United States Mre Phelps Win Mra Fisk Priscilla Kennett G. J, Kinipp Miss Timberman Thin City Sang

Local residents travel and visits noted in Montrose

John BR Rasnasfort of Montrose is in the city on business. Miss Marie Fllleon of Cleveland visits Miss Williams on Jefferson Avenue. John Johnston of Bethlehem stayed with Mrs. L D Powers on Cellar Avenue yesterday. Mr and Mrs W Mulford, guests at their daughter Mrs D W Sciam, return to Unadilla NY. Louise Wheelock, head of The Leader millinery, goes to New York for hose show opening.

John BR. Rasnasfort Montrose Marie Fllleon Cleveland Williams Jefferson Avenue John Johnston Bethlehem L. D. Powers Cellar Avenue W. Mulford D. W. Sciam Unadilla N. Y Louise Wheelock

Reunion of Ex Prisoners of War in Lackawanna County

Next Tuesday the ex Prisoners of War association of Lackawanna county holds its annual reunion in Music hall. President Halsey Wynthrone of Peckville and secretary Col onel E H Ripple lead the gathering with a 2 30 business meeting and 6 p m banquet. The campfire tradition starts at 8 o'clock with invitations sent to Grand Army posts and Sons of Veterans.

ex-Prisoners of War Association Lackawanna County Music Hall Halsey Wynthrone Peckville E. H. Ripple Grand Army Sons of Veterans

Conservatory Training Elevates Musicianship and Atmosphere

Henry Hollen in the Etude argues that conservatory study broadens outlook and prevents narrow thinking. He notes the musical atmosphere, peer learning, and the drive to improve as key benefits, with students absorbing, critiquing, and emulating peers and teachers to refine their own performance.

Conservatory Henry Hollen Fortien

Miss M E Rosencrans Receives Teaching Posts

Miss M E Rosencrans of 603 Washington avenue will receive mails for instruction on the piano and organ. Mira Rosencrans may come with the Faculty of the 8 Seward Institute and from the First Presbyterian Church at Florida N Vuhigheet testimonials to her ability as teacher and organist. Special attention given to technique.

E. Rosencrans Washington Avenue Mira Rosencrans The Seward Institute First Presbyterian Church At Florida

Students register for Winter Term at Scranton Conservatory

Winter Term registrations open at Scranton Conservatory of Music as term begins today. St Peters Society plans evening meeting at Fourth Avenue hall for reorganizing the literary and debating society led by President Will P Quinn.

Scranton Conservatory of Music St. Peters Society Fourth Avenue Will P Quinn

Breaker Destroyed by Fire at Delaware and Hudson Plant

A $74,000 Delaware and Hudson No. 2 breaker at Olyphant was destroyed by fire last night, suspected incendiary origin. The new, six week old structure housed 50 workers and processed 1,200 tons daily. Fire spread rapidly from the annex where screening occurred, delaying firefighting and endangering nearby facilities.

Delaware and Hadson Canal Company Olyphant Peckvile Priceline Throop Delaware and Hudson Company

Evans Family Reunion Held at Mrs Royal Tyler’s Home

The Evans family met on Sunday at the home of Mrs Royal Tyler in this city. The clan includes eight brothers and one sister with three brothers living here Daniel J Evans Benjamin J Evans and Jonah Evans. Two elder brothers are prosperous farmers in Gibson township Susquehanna county. The next brother Rey D BE Evans. The lone sister is Mrs Royal Tyler. A reunion last occurred about twenty years ago in Busquehanna county when some members lived in the far west. One brother traveled over 400 miles with his household to attend. The parents are nearing eighty and two brothers now approach that age.

Evans Royal Tyler Gibson Township Susquehanna County Daniel J. Evans Benjamin J. Evans Jonah Evans Rey Far West Busquehanna County

Knickerbockers Begin Cont Engagement at Davia Theatre

Louis Robie's famous Knickerbockers start a six show engagement at the Davia Theatre with Manager Davie praised for securing the speedy return. The local audience awaits a renowned, lively musical comedy as Scranton anticipates genuine fun.

Davie Louis Robie

Final payment decision on Mulberry street paving contract

The joint pavement committee will meet to decide if Columbia Construction receives the final $35,000 due on the Mulberry Street paving contract. The city engineer’s final estimate shows a total of $45,000, reduced for approval. The editing committee declined to approve the sum before paving committee actions, which will likely prepare a favorable council report.

Columbia Construction Company Mulberry Street Cornelle Wediting

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Joyce Held at Holy Rosary

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Joyce were conducted in Bellowne with a mass of requiem at the Church of the Holy Rosary. Rev. Joseph Coroner of Forest City presided as celebrant assisted by Rev. J. O. Husele of St. Joe Ashley deacon and Rev. John Loughran of Holy Rosary sub deacon. Prey J. A. O'Reilly of Bt. Peter's cathedral attended in the sanctuary. Gall-bearers included Patrick Josee John Josee Thomas Delany Thomas Kescin Mo W. Kelly and M. Melihenney.

Mary Joyce Bellowne Church of the Holy Rosary Joseph Forest City J. OV. Husele St. Jeoe Ashley John Loughran Holy Rosary Prey J. A. O'Reilly Bt. Peter's Cathedral

Resolutions Adopted on Advertising Sent to Printers

Large cards detailing the board resolutions on fake advertising are at the printer and will be distributed to board members. Certificates for collectors under the resolution are being issued by the board secretary.

Loard Aero Tory

Annual Donation Days at Home of the Good Shepherd

Next Tuesday and Wednesday will mark donation days for the Home of the Good Shepherd. The institution is a worthy charity engaged in noble work and should be remembered by the public.

Good Shepard Charitake

Goldsmiths Store Renovation Promises New Bargain Vallees

The Goldsmiths firm announces ongoing improvements across the store from basement to top floor. The front elevator moved to the rear is now enclosed with iron grille work and the main floor features metallic ornamentation. The second floor expands Cloak Drapery and Widerwear departments with full plate glass fronts, attracting shoppers during the day.

Iwisement Onme Messrs Goldsmith America

Siegel's Social Tonight at Twining Optician

Special class practice scheduled from nine until nine thirty in the evening at Twining Optician located at 125 Penn Avenue, in Harris' Drug Store, with Siegel's Social Tonight as the featured event.

Siegel Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store

Apparition Tale Draws Crowds at St. Joseph’s Church

Large crowds filled St. Joseph’s on Pig Street for morning masses as believers claim miraculous wall discoloration near an alleged apparition. Police fenced the church to keep others outside while skepticism grows after continued reports.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Pig Street Fathers Melley Moffitt Harnest Schmidt

Ohio fighter Finnerty ready to meet 115 weight rivals

Pugilist known as Squirrel Finnerty from Youngstown arrives in the city eager to fight any opponent in his weight class. He has already defeated several good men and seeks challengers in his region weighing 115 and 13 pounds.

Finnerty Youngstown Ventenilas

Local Coal Rates Advertised for Dunmore Delivery

First class coal cee stove and chestnut offered at 2.55 per net ton in city delivery. Dunmore delivery priced at 2.50 per net ton. A Mowery of Dunmore provides service. telephone 4679.

Dunmore A. Mowery Telephone

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