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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1897

Page

3

Bargain Sale on Ladies Dongola Shoes Ends Soon

Local retailer advertises a limited sale of Ladies Fine Dongola hand turned Shoes to clear space for new Fall goods. Stresses unusually low prices and a few days availability.

Goods Offered In Both Leather And Cloth Tops

The item line notes availability in two styles with all leather and cloth tops. It highlights versatility and options for buyers seeking different finishes without altering core design.

Local club meetings and property sale noted in Scranton notices

The Junior Republican club schedules a Tuesday night meeting at the Central Republican club room. R Ernest Comegys real estate agency sold HG and 12th Milberry street property. H M Ives owned the property. Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Delaware and Hudson railways announce train-related payments. McAll auxiliary to meet at Mrs T H Wathking 0 Monte avenue on Monday afternoon. Baptist Pastor al conference to meet Monday at Penn Avenue Baptist church with Rev J S Thomas of Parkville reading a wealth distribution paper. Railroad department entertainment tonight at 8 pm in Wall to Lackawanna avenue headed by the ladies auxiliary.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Republican Club Central Republican Club R. Ernest Comegys 12Th Milberry Street Gta H. M. Ives Delaware, Lackawitina and Western Company Delaware and Hudson Company McAll T. H. Wathking Monte Avenue Baptist Penn Avenue J. 8. Thomas Parkville Railroad Department Lackawanna Avenue Association

Windsor closing prompts possible conspiracy cases

T Hunt Brock through attorney John F Scrage declared in court that a note for 1515 20 dated June 15 1891 sued on by George Brock was paid thirteen days after its date and removed from Brock senior’s house by his father He alleges Milton R Hirst and Brock Sr conspired to force double payment Warrants may be issued for conspiracy to defraud pending further proceedings

Windsor T. Hunt Brock John F. Scrage George 5. Brock Milton R. Hirst Linder Brock Hirst

Three Judge Criminal Court Begins Week With Van Horn Trial Looming

A three weeks term opens this morning with potential third judge. Judge Archbald plans three courts in session to handle large cases including the Van Horn murder during the second week. If secured a third jurist could move into the superior court room. Passengers for New York are advised to use Lehigh Valley line. Sleeping car departs Wilkes Barre 9:00 p.m. for occupancy, leaves at 6:20 a.m., arrives New York 8:22 a.m. Reservations at City Ticket Office 508 Lackawanna Avenue.

van Horn Archbald New York City Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre New York City Lackawanna Avenue

Grewer Rites Held For Adolph Grewer In Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania Adolph Grewer died October 9 1917 aged 01 funeral from his home Tuesday at 2 30 p m interment in Dunmore cemetery joining local obituaries records for Scranton area and Dunmore cemetery plots.

Grewer Scranton Adolph Grewer Dunmore Cemetery

About Trimmed Millinery Harvest of Ideas

An advertisement presents imported and domestic millinery creations as a harvest of ideas for customers to glean and profit from, inviting liberty in fashion choices and promising diverse representations for wearers.

Gypsy fortune teller duo in Taylor woods sparks town mystery

A dark gypsy woman and a non gypsy man have camped for a week in Taylor woods near Feliz patch. They sell fortunes for ten cents while living rough, drawing crowds and prompting residents to seek facts. An incident left the man with head injuries after a fall, and the couple plans to move as cold weather rises.

Taylor Woods Feliz Patch Keyser Creek Howee Eypey Hoth Taylor Delaware, Lackawanna and Western

Beer consolidation forms in Lackawanna area

The principal breweries of Lugurne Lackawanna and Wayne counties except Stegmaier s Wilkes-Barre and Howell King Pittston and Keystone Dunmore unite into a combined company. A first meeting will be this week at Lackawanna Brewing with Joseph Hughes likely president and P J Casey treasurer. Headquarters will be at the Lackawanna brewery awaiting further changes and staff reductions follow the weed out. Money and stock for the plants were paid in Philadelphia last Friday.

Lugerne Lackawanna Wayne Counties Stegmaier’s Wilkes-Barre Howell & King Pittston Keystone Brewing Company Dunmore Stegmalers Lackawanna Brewing Company Monsey Philadelphia

Y W C A Week of Prayer Observed in City Churches

The World's Week of Prayer for the YWCA began with evening sermons across many churches. Thursday will be the association day of prayer with three services at the association rooms and speakers including Mrs. Nellie Lowry and Miss Doersam leading noon and evening sessions.

Young Woman's Christian Association Association Rooma L. M. Gates Eschenbach Doersam Mary Hill Mudra India Berantun Association Mary Knapp Randolph Jones Clara Long Nellie Lowry Simpson Methodist Hypiocopal Church

Gospel services grow at YMCA with notable music

Afternoon YMCA gospel services draw larger young male attendance each Sunday. Mr. Sanborn of the Rescue Mission spoke on Deerehorn with J. M. Chance directing inspiring music. The new orchestra and trombone Romanza impressed as John Turn soloed and Thomas Beynon sang Take Time to Be Holy. The meetings are drawing strong interest and good.

Young Men's Christian Association Sanborn Rescue Mission Deerehorn J. M. Chance John Thomas Beynon

Rumors Link Lackawanna to Easton Railroad Route

Rumors say the Delaware company seeks control of the Easton and Quakertown railroad and a lease or right of way to cross the Lehigh River at Easton. Aimed at a Philadelphia access, the plan would let Lackawanna trains run through Easton, tap the slate belt, and connect near the Delaware Water Gap.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Easton Quakertown Rierelaville Philadelphia Ttie Lackawanna Company Easton Or Northern Railroad Lehigh River Lackawanna Delaware Water Gap

Sabbath Notes On Sermons At Local Churches

A column reports multiple pastors exchanging pulpits and delivering sermons across churches in Scranton and nearby areas. Services included the Lord's Supper in several congregations, evening praise, and talks on faith, church unity, and women’s work. Multiple pastors addressed themes of mutual help and influence.

Samuel Lewis Coaldale Mymouth Congregational Church F. Matthews Scranton Street Baptist Church W. G. Watkins Providence St. Paul's Catholic Church Green Ridge John Loughran St. Mark's Lutheran Church Weat Boranton Young Women's Christian Association J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Scranton Street Baptist

Harvest Festival at Trinity Church Marks Autumn Gratitude

Rev. Dr. J. C. Spieker led the Harvest Festival at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with a morning sermon and an evening program by the Sabbath school. The event featured harvest displays, student recitations, songs, and a call for gratitude for God’s bounty as the church awaits Pastor Charlies Spieker’s arrival.

J. C. Spieker Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Church Ariel Pao Charlies Spieker Cleveland Ohio Bpleker Trinity Shurch Dr. Spieker Ruth Vetter Mary Gerlock Iva Brader Jennie Seamans Lotte Blickens Marie Stock Clara Bohle Harry Keneeny Harry Behuler Richard Eckels Emily Stone Florence Warner Miss Scheuer Mr. Davie Grace Brown Lizabeth Schewer

SawyERs Millinery styles and bargain hat sale

The advertisement highlights a wide stock of hats and bonnets from leading fashion centers. It promotes two fur felt trimmed walking hats and untrimmed hats in multiple colors at low prices, inviting critical comparison with typical values of 1.50 to 1.75.

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School pageant closes with song and benediction

The Gee of Offerings featured reapers Lim Biaschke Ka tie Winterstine Grave Gerlock Sustn Schubert Metta Wetzel Asuba Swarts. D J Davies sang a solo and Jennie Sromane recited Sunday School Harvest. Exercises closed with a school song the doxology and benediction directed by BE O R Protheros with Milas Lida Garagan as organist.

Lim Biaschke Katie Winterstine Grave Gerlock Sustn Schubert Metta Wetzel Asuba Swarts D. J. Davies Jennie Sromane BE. O R. Protheros Milas Lida Garagan

Death of Dunmore man from powder burn at quarry

Christopher Spathfel of Adams Avenue Dunmore died at home Saturday from powder burn injuries sustained days earlier at a stone quarry on East Mouth Tal. A spark ignited a keg of powder in a blacksmith shop causing the explosion. He leaves a wife and four children.

Christopher Spathfel Adams Avenue Dunmore Mr. Spathfelt

Bicycle and Trolley Collision on West Side

Thomas Lavin of the West Side was bicycling Saturday morning at Wyoming avenue and Linden street when he hit a trolley bound for Providence. He was thrown to the pavement and sustained multiple painful cuts and bruises.

Thomas Lavin West Side Wyoming Avenue Linden Street Providence Mr. Lavin

Lamps and Library Decorated in Pink and Red Roses

Decorative display features pink lamps and a library arrangement with red roses azaleas narcissus and a globe 26 inches high priced at 2.25 dollars.

Hoys' Lace Shoes Offer At New Prices This Week

Footwear in Lenox Newark and London styles advertised with nylon and patent leather options. Lace shoes with Nealy sole priced at 2.00, satin calf lace at 1.40, patent leather at 1.48 or 1.56 with discounts. Claim made the best ever shown and suitable for fall and winter wear.

Hoys Cale Lenox Cornell Neual Newark London

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