Local residents report visits and travel updates
Mre. Varney of this city visits relatives in Montrose while Mrs Ottsford of Shierbourne N Y stays with Mr and Mrs Arthur Clitchcock at 3 Madison Avenue. Prof George Taylor has joined Russell Irving as a traveling salesman. Thomas A Byron and A J Brennan return from a Pike county hunting trip with a fine lot of email game. The Richardses come home from Europe and plan to reside on Tenth Street West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varney
Montrose
Ottsford
Shierbourne
N. Y
Arthur Clitchcock
Madison Avenue
George Taylor
Russell & Irving
New York
Thomas A. Byron
A. J. Brennan
Pike County
John T. Richards
Richards
Tenth Street
Becranton Traction Company Stockholders Report
The Philadelphia Stockholder lauds the Becranton Traction Company as a highly stable street railway asset with strong figures. Four months ended Oct 31 show gross earnings of 3129 776 80 and net 58 807 76 with fixed charges 44 545 7 and surplus 14 001 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becranton Traction Company
Philadelphia
TA Oo Inc
Mrs Gibbons Wins Suit Over Unpaid Rent in Alderman Court
Teresa Gibbons of Providence sued the estate executor FP FF Gibbons after her husband died. She had moved in with her parents at Park Place and the executor rented the house, with no rental return to her. Alderman Wright awarded her the full rent due plus fees and interest from September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Gibbons
Providence
John Hawks
Park Place
FF. Gibbons
Gibbons
Alderman Wright
Sunday Sermon by Rev J B Sweet at Simp son church
Rev J B Sweet preached on proper work for God at morning services to a large congregation. He urged that each person has a work suited to ability and opportunity, stressing watchfulness, faithfulness, and rewards for faithful labor. He cited a New York ministerial controversy and praised science as compatible with belief in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Sweet
Sweet
St. Mark
Jesus Christ
Temple
Jerusalem
Bethany
Jesus
Christ
God
Columbus
New York City
Methodist Church
Anniversary Sermon Marks First Year For Rev Moffatt
Rev Moffatt delivered his first anniversary sermon at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church as a large audience attended. He praised the Sunday school under Joseph A Mears with a record enrollment, noted growth in Christian Endeavor, and urged renewed activity in all church work. He reported 29 members received, 4 deaths, 13 funerals, and 8 weddings, and closed with a Pauline message about Christ dwelling in hearts by faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Moffatt
Paul
Christ
Poem Fragment on Moral Life and Emotions
A reflective passage speaks of dwelling in the heart and region of moral life where thoughts form, purposes birth future action, and love joy sorrow and hope shape human experience.
Junior Order United American Mechanics Attend Penn Avenue Sermon
The Junior Order U A M gathered at Penn Avenue Baptist Church for an evening service addressed by Rev Joseph K Dixon, pastor. The Senior Order attended as invited guests from several councils. Dr Dixon spoke on "The Ideal Government" after a song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Joseph K. Dixon
Advent Sermons Mark First Sunday in Church Year
Special Thanksgiving music filled many churches as the first Sunday in Advent opened the church year. Rev Dr Austin Gibbons of Binghamton preached at Hampton Street Methodist. Rev Dr W P White of Philadelphia preached at First Presbyterian. Dr White also preached at Washburn Street Presbyterian in the evening for Lincoln University. An Armenian, Autmai g Azulah, spoke at Penn Avenue Baptist on Turkish Armenian troubles. Rev John P Moffat marked his pastorate anniversary with a morning sermon. Pearsall and Railroad department workers led an evening evangelistic service at Court Street Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Gibbons
Binghamton
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
First Presbyterian Church
W. PL White
Philadelphia
Logan
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Lincoln University
Penn Avenue
John P. Moffat
Washburn Street
Court Street Methodist Church
Bricklayer dies after 25 foot fall at Lackawanna furnace
John Gausch a bricklayer fell twenty five feet from a scaffold at the Lackawanna Tron and Steel blast furnace Saturday afternoon. He suffered a fractured arm and leg a skull fracture and internal injuries. He died at Moses Taylor hospital after never regaining consciousness. He was 42 years old, unmarried, and lived on Meadow Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
John Gausch
Moses Taylor Hospital
Meadow Avenue
Clergy Clerical Orders Announced by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces for 1897 it will issue clerical orders to ordained clergymen in charge of churches on or near its lines east of Pittsburgh and ice. Clergy should apply to the nearest ticket agent promptly and ensure applications reach the general sat ire by December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Ice
Verdict for the Traction Con Any Jury Made A Quick Decision
Jury verdict favors Scranton Traction company in Allan Lawrence suit for 10000 over death of Merrit Lawrence, child struck on Foange Avenue April 4, 189. Company contends speed caused accident. parents' negligence also alleged. Taylor borough turmoil settled. injunction against Taylor made permanent. additional petty suits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Lawrence
Scranton Traction Company
Mr. Lawrence
Merrit
Traction Company
Fo Ange Avenue
Haslander & Vosburg
John FP. Scrage
Lawrence
Horace BE. Hand
Major Everett Warren
Taylor
Horace E. Hand
I. H. Burns
John M. Harris
Scranton Traction
Archbald Jasume
Richard Holgate
Edward 8. Holgate
New York
Almy & Co
Trenton Potteries Company
J. M. Young & Co
Edward Mulligan's Sons sue Fallon for 669 dollars
Edward Mulligan's Sons of New York sue Er J Fallon of Old Forge for 669 49 with interest from July 3. O'Brien and Kelly represent the plaintiff. The December session of criminal cases opens in federal court with Judge Gunther and Judge Archbald presiding. District Attorney Jones lists 20 cases for this term, mostly minor, major matters held for February term with three courts. Some cases may move to a two week special term beginning December 21 if not reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mulligan
Criminal
Federal Court
Gunater
Archbald
Jones
Symphony Orchestra To Open Winter Series In Scranton
The Symphony Orchestra presents its first winter concert on Thursday at Frothingham with Ines Grenelli making her Scranton debut. The performance will be offered at no charge to attendees to cover expenses. patronesses include Mrs. William Connell and Mrs. Willa Hallstead among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony
Frothingham
Ines Grenelli
Scranton
William Connell
Willa F. Hallstead
H. M. Boles
W. DD. Kennedy
W. W. Lathrop
N.Y. Leet
Tea Sets Offered in 15-Set Sale Today
The listing shows 36 pieces in wed underglaze including plates, 12 cups and saucers, fruit dishes, 2 cake plates, a tea pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, and bowl. Suitable for tea tables or a small family as 15 sets go on sale today at Tea Sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin
Neutra
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Norton’s Bulletin
Century
McClure’s Magazine
Godey's Magazine
Cosmopolitan
Ladies’ Home Journal
Scribner's Monthly
St. Nicholas
Harper's Monthly
London
Pocket Diaries
Norton's
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
DRS
Henwood
Wardell
Lackawann’ Ave
The
Moffat
Church
Gnausch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Little Merrit Lawrence
Criminal Court
Federal Court Room
Symphony Orchestra
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Popular Clothing House
Crockery Department
Real China
9 &C
China
Lackawanna Avenue
Lehigh Valley Ticket Office
Lady Humber
Chase & Farrar
Linden Street
Conrad, Hatter
Oriental Rugs
Michaelian Bros. &C
Washington Ave
Agai
A. E. Rogers
Jewelry
Rogers
William S Millar
GAS and Water CO
Wyoming Ave
Center
Igg
Rexford’s
Lacka Ave
Ecw
Pie Levies
Thiele
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
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