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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1896

Page

3

Social chatter features local visitors and trips

Wilkes-Barre resident George McDonald and Willem Feuthedtat of Wilkes-Barre were in the city yesterday. Miss Dempsey of Pittston visited Miss Mullery Malley on West Market Street. Christopher McTaggart from Jeansville returned after a visit with Mr and Mrs Horritt of Swethand Street. Miss Margare Patlorgon and Miss Anna Chirk of Pittston were guests of Miss Anna Kennedy on Swethand Street yesterday. Mr Daffy Wis formerly Miss Margaret W and Paul Gander of Honesdale arrived at The Tribute Office. Mr Gardner plans to attend a society convention in Pittsburgh and will travel Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and Danville, then via the journal valley and over the Alleghenies, returning through Maryland.

Ieorge McDonald Wilkes-Barre Willem Feuthedtat Dempsey Pittston Mullley Malley West Market Street Christopher McTaé&eert Jeansville Po Horrit Swethand Street Margare, Patlorgon Anna Chirk Anna Kennedy Siro Mra Gottl Dusty Rochyster This Ciy Daffy Wisformerly Margaret W Paul Gander Honesdale Spurtle Gardner Society of Andrew Phil Pitteburg Scranton Danville Allegheny Mountains Maryland

The Tribune Promotes Its Broad Local Business Coverage

The Tribune pledges continued wide coverage to inform Northeastern Pennsylvania readers about bargains in local businesses. It emphasizes strong circulation, a intelligent use of printer's ink, and a proven track record of fortunes built through its pages.

the Tribune Luyer

Box Calf Shoes For Women and Children

Ladies fall and winter shoes made of new Box Calf material with lace and button styles and heavy soles for wear without rubbers. Features include a comfortable new toe and option for extra high lace skates. Also available for misses and children in sizes. marketed as best school shoes.

Blind Eyes and Moral Politics Highlight Elm Park Sermon

A sermon in Elm Park Methodist Church titled Politics Without Eyes urged voters to study party principles and not vote through emotion or party echo. Rev Dr Gitlin warned that voting with one eye or from prejudice harms the nation and called for godly politicians and informed ballots.

Wes Action Dimes

Reception at Cathedral Welcomes Third Order Members

Nearly one hundred people were received into the Third Order of St. Francis at St. Peter's Cathedral last night after a triduum of prayer led by Rev. Father Pamphilus of Allegany New York. Postulants were vested with the scapular and cord and took vows as the sermon urged soul saving and lifelong dedication. The service featured Fathers O'Reilly Carmody and Malone assisting and concluded with mass at daybreak.

Order of St. Francis St. Peter's Father Pamphilus St. Bonaventure’s College Allegany N. Y Pamphilius St. Francis O'Reilly Carmody Malone le Sanctuary Rall Assisi Italy F. J. Melley South Side McManus Green Hedge No J. McManux Providence J. Dunn Cireen Ridge J. Alo Keilly Dw. Malone Iew We Carnidy the Catheral Walter A. Gorman Hishoy Hoban Aghtey W. A. Motlity Th. Puirke I. W. McCarthy Miturka Richard Ho Waleh Moscows OP. McNally West Side Thomas FL Coffey Hev Mo J. Millane Curbandale Sugar Notch Thomas H. Holland Marshal Wilkes-Barre Ashley Kingston Avoca John Locher Liberty Band Nanticore Plymouth St. Francis Society Nanticoke St. Vincent’s Society Midmouth Grand Tunnel Young Men's Society Freeland George McLaughlin St. Patrick’s Band Drifton St. Gabriel's Hazleton Stockton Schuylkill County Daniel Gallagher Patrick J. McGrath Michael Bradshaw Frank Beamish Michael Horan Miles J. McAndrew Archbald John F. Evans Frank McCafferty Daniel Burns B. J. McGurl Jezaup Courier P. F. Carroll Father Mathew Society Carbondale Mozart Thomas Finnerty Knights of Father Mathew Germania Band St. Patrick's Society Brooklyn Drum Corps

Conference of Lutherans Opens in Zion Church Wilkes-Barre

The Wilkes-Barre conference of the Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania meets this evening at Zion Lutheran church on Mittin avenue, with Rev. Lindenstruth presiding. Delegates number thirty-three clergymen and as many lay members, with about fifty expected. Discussions focus on home and foreign missions and education, conducted mostly in English. Rev. Frederick Zitalemann leads the host church, and Albin Korn directs the music.

Wilkes-Barre Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania Zion Lutheran Church Mittin Avenue Bl. Lindenstruth Mauch Chunk Hey. J. 0. Schlenker Hazleton Lackawanna Luzerne Carbon Monroe Counties Frederick Zitalemann Albin Korn

Episcopal Anniversary Observed At St Luke's Church

Next Sunday marks St Luke's Day at St Luke's Episcopal Church on Wyoming Avenue with both the parish anniversary and the Sunday school organization observed. Two Holy Communion services will be held in the morning. A reception at the rectory follows on Monday and a special evening program includes a devotional service organ recital guild reports and an address by Major Everett Warren a member of the ventry.

St. Luke's Day St. Luke's Episcopal Church Wyoming Avenue Everett Warren Ventry

Religious and social events in local churches today

Reports show Holy communion at First and Second Presbyterian churches. Elm Park Ladies' Aid to serve supper Thursday 5 30 to 7 30. Gospel services in Litt le England chapel yesterday afternoon. Bishop O'Hara and Rev J J Feeley in Williamsport for confirmations. Providence Methodist Ladies' Aid harvest social set for Thursday evening. Deaf mute Rev J M Koehler interpreted services at St Luke's for Ephphata members. VOA recruit enrollment delayed due to Staff Captain Lindsay's late arrival. Calvary Reformed Christian Endeavor met with convention reports. Scranton McAll auxiliary gathers this afternoon at 425 North Main Avenue. Vecaville car schedule notes for meeting attendance.

First Second Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society Elm Park Church Methodist Episcopal Littl England Bishop O'Hara J. J. J. Feeley Williamsport O'Hara Providence Methodist Episcopal Church J. M. Koehler Philadelphia St. Luke's Church Lindsay Volunteers of America Calvary Reformed Church Monroe Avenue Gibson Street Rey Banker Scranton McAll Mission Wow Richmond North Main Avenue Richmond Hill Vecaville Franklin Avenue

Handley Executors in Ireland Inquest At Bennett's Hotel

The Free Press reports an inquiry into the Handley estate at Bennett's hotel in Bantry Cove. Judge John Handley, a Scranton bachelor, left most wealth to U S cities Winchester and Scranton, sparking challenges by 16 heirs including Mrs Colburn and Mr Murphy. Executors Amerton Palmer and Richards direct the inquiry as two stenographers record testimony. Witnesses include Dr Cooper and Father Connor with church records examined.

Free Press Wexford Prebanel Bennett's Hotel Bianiscove John Handley Scranton Pennsylvania Winchester United States John Handrey Ballyhubbock S Lindley Enniscorthy Colburn Kilmuckridge Mar. Cheorge Murphy Thomas Murphy Reb Co Amerton Palmer J. J. Richards Martin Huegard James Yconnor Mersrs M. J. Kconnor & Co Coope C Connor Judge Hanley Conner America

Worth Hearing At Republican Mass Meeting In Frothingham

Three superior speakers including Hoyt and Woodmanse are set to address the grand Republican mass meeting at the Frothingham theater next Thursday evening. The event is open to all voters and promised valuable discourse. Also advertised is an auction sale of ladies and gent's gold filled watches warranted to wear twenty years at Davidow Brow.

Davidow Brow Damascus Nineveh Babylon

Rexford's Menace of Discount Prices After Election

Rexford's advertises unprecedented discounts as buyers rush to cash deals with manufacturers to tide them over post election. It promises weekly price announcements that may surpass last week's record setting sales, noting strong bargains while not guaranteeing to beat prior highs.

Lamps with dark room lighting and gold finish shades

Advertisement notes a catalog of lamps with a 246 inch height and 18 inch shade, priced at 4 dollars with a dollar eighty five sale price. Mentions makers Brad lery and Hubbard and a center draft style.

Bradlery and Hubbard

Bargain Lot of Pearl Beads and Stones Sold at One Dollar

A buyer wins a bargain lot described as solid gold with real pearls and colored stones, priced by weight at one dollar. The listing emphasizes value and weight as the basis for the offer.

Rogers Spoons Fetch 650 After Scratch Discount

A hundred sets of Rogers spoons with the trusted mark were bought for seconds and now sell for 650 instead of a dollar and seventy five. The set remains intact with a hidden scratch not affecting value.

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