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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1894
Page
3
Norton's New Store showcases all new stock since the fire at the old Lacka Avenue shop. The assortment includes miscellaneous books in cloth and leather bindings, single volumes and full sets, giftworthy, stationery for social and mercantile use, school books and supplies, blank account books in all sizes, Bibles prayer and hymn books, and popular new books in cloth and paper covers.
Hazleton resident J A Slattery and Carbondale figures E M Thomas W H Davis visit Scranton. Wilkes-Barre trio E M Davis Y Wheeler in town. Pittston guest William Walsh on Wyoming avenue. Catholic cemetery consecration at Pittston parish. Marry Miss Schroeder and Percival Morris to be wed at St Peter’s Cathedral tomorrow. Various locals travel for conventions and visits, with several names listed among social and church events.
Mrs Mary Cowles filed for divorce from Raymond J Cowles through attorney Halslan der Vapors. She alleges cruel conduct began after their 1888 marriage and led to her leaving on Sept 11 2003.
The tenth anniversary session of the Wyoming association of Congregational churches meets at Plymouth Congregational Church on Jackson Street. A dense report of ground sinking near Hampton Street follows with cave ins, cracked walls, and damaged homes including J. P. Acker and others. The section reports on funeral services for Morgan Morgans, local notices, and community events across Wilkes-Barre.
The Academy of Music presents The Power of the Press and The Galley Slave with strong casts led by Pitou Jessup and Bartley Campbell favorites. Old Glory melodrama Enemies for Life with Joan Cravan opens today under manager Davis with dramatic scenery and a storm effect.
John Fr Wilson gains control of Chicago Evening Journal as Carbondale launches Anthracite daily on Thursday. Wilkes Barre Times to move April into new South Main Street home after acquiring Mer Genthaler typers. Carbondale Leader prints a 20 page industrial edition with illuminated cover. Reading Times marks 75th anniversary with eight page issue. A $40,000 schoolhouse on Columbia avenue is let and under construction. Few lots remain for purchase. Arthur Frothingham, Office Theater Lobby.
The Driving Park lots will open to the public game next week with date to be announced in The Tribune. Facilities include street railways and water services. Watch The Tribune for the opening date and progress updates.
Fashion notice invites readers to view fresh millinery styles offered weekly. Advert expresses excitement for latest headwear, urging customers to explore and purchase.
A brief business notice announces Hallacher's millinery store at 324 Lackawanna Street has a new successor named H Langfeld. The item notes the change in ownership and location details.
A man named Hopkins was struck from behind near the Roaring Brook bridge on Cedar avenue, suffering a head wound but recovering to walk and offer little information. Snow and wind swept South Side causing minor damage. several trees were felled and wires down.
Mrs Ann Williams of Plymouth visits the area as a fence at No 25 school is completed. William J Davies and wife return from a week with friends in Spring Brook. Mrs William F Crickler of Batavia NY visits relatives in Green Ridge. Market Street and Parker Street repair work continues. The F P D F dancing class relocates to O Malley hall tomorrow. Providence Young Men's Democratic club meets in O Malley's hall tonight. A Democratic campaign opening rally is planned next Thursday in St Mary's hall with local candidates expected. Joseph A Beranton to address Green Ridge Republican club tomorrow evening in Green Ridge temple office. Mrs George E Guild of Main Ave attends funeral in Syracuse NY. Richard Williams of Wilkes-Barre visits Providence and helps Presbyterian choir. Yesterday marked a gala day for the Presbyterian church with a large communion, eleven new members, seven by profession. Rev Mr Guild discusses Five Things About the Saved with scriptural passages. Special music precedes an evening sermon on the seven I Wille found in Exodus.
The next rehearsal of the Scranton Oratorio Society will be held tomorrow evening as previously announced. Richard Lindsay is the conductor.
H. E. Burdick resumes fall work at 206 Adams avenue and invites all seeking her attention in featuring the hair. Shampooing is offered as a mental treatment and service.
The sample in our ladies' window stands as one of 200 styles offered. Public interest is high and sales are rapid, prompting us to place orders for more styles to meet demand.
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