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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1896

Page

3

Notable Thanksgiving Socials and Theatre News in Scranton Area

Last evening in Binghamton and nearby towns featured gatherings for Thanksgiving with local officials, church groups, and families. A Miss Jennie Kauffman hosted a Christian Endeavor Society benefit at Prescott avenue with many attendees. Theatre advance agent A Arnold touted improving show business nationwide, while Scranton Tea Store announced special tea sets and club-order discounts.

John B. Waleh Frank McCawley John Lacerce Binghamton Mary Jordan Providence Misa Clara Grier Dickson City McKee Luzerne County Longstreet Judee Mre Harold M. MetClure Lewisburg Magsor Afra James Oh. Thiblesy Mies Grice Tuiley de Waverly Owens WL Boane Pittston Pill Walters Miymouth Sominton Tripune Apnold Jennie Magele Kauffman Prescott Avenue Christian Endeavor Society of Grace Litheran Church Kauffman Misa May Fesele Spelcher Dedsy Miller Emini Bennett China Spelteher Miss James Mise Harrie Misa Girffiths Mise Lydia Luther Louie Kinder Mise Ashenbach Miss Moore Misa Clara Long Agnes Wright Mary Garbil Mollie Wordlell Ella Raynor Jonnie Samadi Peesie Kauffman Rea Min

Thanksgiving Day in the Churches Reflected in Scranton

The city observed Thanksgiving with extensive church services across multiple congregations. Union services were held at Main Avenue Baptist, Plymouth Congregational, Great Ridge Presbyterian, and Providences Presbyterian churches, with special music and sermons tinged with patriotism.

Scranton Harriet Heecher Stowe Bermanton Main Avenue Central City Plymouth

Union Thanksgiving Sermon at Penn Avenue Church

Rev Joseph K Dixon preached the union service of Penn Avenue Baptist and Elm Park Methodists in the city church. The sermon titled The Wider Thanksgiving urged gratitude as a life stance and praised national harvests and human labor, with readings and music enhancing the national service atmosphere.

Union Service of Penn Avenue Baptists Elm Park Methodists Elm Park Penn Avenue Catter’s Church Dev Joseph K. Dixon Pour Avenue Church Vin Himpstone Charles McGitlin In Park Church Union Penn Avenue Church

Sermon Emphasizes Church as Nation's Moral Anchor

Rev Dr M Leod delivers at First Presbyterian as Par ues Mee presides. Music under Meeve Jones. sermon titled Thy Church and the Nation argues Christians must guard the moral life of the nation, urges home and church training, cites Pilgrims and early America, warns if church abandons duty the nation falters, ends with call to remember Christianity in national life.

First Presbyterian Church Meeve Jones McLewl Matthew Crill Pilgrim Fathers Ehureh Ciel Luthenmiey Cithers Elie Elate Thomas Payne Desdemona Prabentio Fife Nathan John Quincy Ademe United States

Wholesale Manufacturers Outlet announces biggest clothing sale

The Wholesale Manufacturers Outlet opens Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with a huge sale of high grade tailored clothing at one quarter regular prices. New York stock bought for 24 cents on the dollar. hundreds of suits and overcoats across all sizes and styles offered for $1 to $12, with money back guarantees and one price policy.

Outset Company New York City Whotesate Manufacturers Kevin Mills Immediite Norning Loveleck Outlier Co Kings of Few Porlves Wyemlog Ave

Amusements at the Academy of Music and Frothingham

The Academy of Music presents Jit the Penman with original cast members and strong crowd turnout expected. The Frothingham hosts The Fatal Card with scenery and a prestige New York success, plus The Margate Check at the Academy and The Princess of Bagdad at Frothingham with Margaret Fuller, drawing praise from previous cities.

Academy of Music Charles Youns Sents

A Texas Steer At Frothingham Delights Audiences

Hoyt A. Frothingham presents A Texas Steer a lively comedy praised for its clever cast and quick humor. Audiences roared at Maverick Trander and the Texan investigation capers, with strong reception to the ensemble performances.

Texas Frothingham Hoyt Commadies Geomma Maverick Trander Texan Investigation Committee Boranton

Gilgallon Still Alive After Priceburg Shooting

Joseph Gilgallon of Priceburg remained in critical condition after being shot at Johnens store by Watchman John H. Howse. Doctors continued attempts to remove the bullet with little hope of recovery as William Kelley was wounded escaping the mob assault by four youths.

Joseph Gilgallon Priceburg Jobn HH. Howse Johnen William Kelley

House Comfort After Accident Mentioned

Dr Lindabury attending Watchman House reports condition improving after yesterday. Mr House, aged 68, sustained injuries described as serious but foe notes he should recover in a week or fifty days.

Lindabury Watchman House Helss Mr House Hee Geetee

Mayor Holds Thanksgiving Court Sends Five to Jail

Five men were jailed after a Police Court session led by Mayor Talley for offenses related to drunkenness and disturbances. James Brown aged 52 and Timothy Tooney aged 40 received thirty days each for drunk on the sidewalk. Cornelius Connell 21 and John Kelley 1 were given seven days for a rolling altercation on Loeckawanna avenue. John Fenecciot, a farmer, was arrested in front of the St. Cloud on Wylie avenue and jailed for ten days after an outburst.

Tiine James Brown Timothy Tooney Flor Shouittiyr Franklin Avenue Cornelius Connell John Kelley Loeckawanna Avenue John Feneciot

Miner Dies in Gas Explosion Jury Blames Mine Officials

Coroner Longstreet held an inquest into the death of Thomas J Williams of Pollister Avenue after a gas explosion in Store's shaft No 1. The jury found Williams partly to blame but faulted the mine owner for negligence in fencing entrances and maintaining safe air flow. Witness testimony described a dangerous old gangway and a gate left open allowing gas to accumulate before Williams re entered and fatality occurred.

Longstreet Thomas J. Williams Pollister Avenue Store de 'Poe Ton Davin Hotel Wuteh Gap Williams Rmither Laspoeter Roderick Tod Willis Thomas Carson Willian Sime Angeway Simon Thomas Frelos WiIliems Thomas P. Williams Storrs Alan Nile Dol. Jones Thonine Watkins Thomas Patten E J. Davis William J. Livans OG. M. Custard

Romance of Coon Hollow Excites Large Audiences at Academy

Two sizable crowds attended the holiday showing of A Romance of Coon Hollow at the Academy of Music. The venue boasted festive decor, with plants and ferns enhancing interior appeal as the Calliope quartet and Plantathon Brass provided music. The drama featured sentimental and heroic scenes, buck and wing dancing, and a boat race between the Robert E. Lee and Niateches amid dramatic press-cutting scenes.

Coon Hollow Academy of Music Manafer Long Calliope Quartette Plantathon Vrase Plekantinies Robert KE. Lee Niatehes Cutton Press

First Call for Christmas Buying

Today go on sale an assortment of sterling silver articles at low prices. Items include button hooks nail files combs manicure sets paper cutters tooth brushes pocket knives scissors and stationery sets with sterling silver mountings and handles. Last year prices rose, this year stock limited and offered at 8 cents to $3.

Spectacles Offered at Low Prices by Local Eye Specialist

The eye specialist at Lockawnnd Avenue offers Belled gold rimmed spectacles at 8.50 per pair and various bow styles from 12 to 2.00. Aluminum bows, colored lenses, and reading glasses are available with bargains. Free eye examinations and guaranteed satisfaction advertised.

Lehigh Valley Nickie

Bargain Boys 3-Piece Suits Sale Highlighted

About 50 boys size 12 through 16 years 3 piece short pant suits offered at a steep discount. Heavy weight nice fabric blends formerly selling for 7 8 and 10 dollars each now priced to move.

Violin Piano Cello Ensemble At Scharwenka Conservatory

A notable ensemble of violin piano and cello performed at the Scharwenka Conservatory in New York. Both teachers from the celebrated institution led the program with support from other skilled instructors. Mr. Thiele serves as successor to the late principal figure.

Scharwenka Conservatory New York Thiele

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