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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
5
Norton’s Wall Decorations promotes a full assortment of fine papers from top factories. They invite inspection and offer decorators on short notice at reasonable rates for autumn and winter use.
Ursula Gurnett of Springfield Maes captivates listeners with a mezzo soprano rendering Ave Maria in the Ward of France. Former church soloist Miss Garnett has a spiritual, ceremonial effect reminiscent of Trilby’s Ben Holt.
Colonel an Mra H. M. Boles were in Philadelphia Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. Kay have returned from Virginia. Miss Annie Stone of Nanticoke visits Mr. and Mrs. John Weisner Lackawanna avenue. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Search of Rochester, NY, guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Fenner on Clay avenue. Miss Stella Seymour to lead the Young Women’s Christian Association service Sunday. Lincoln L. Tillman of Phoenix Chemical Co. leaves for New York City and Hudson River points for his annual vacation.
Mise Doersaam led the M C A service at noon in this city as women joined in a week of universal devotion. The event was held at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms with coordinated prayers across the Christian world.
In the city a meeting was held with Miss Elizabeth Docrsam in charge and Mr Lowry, secretary of the association, guiding the evening session. Both services drew good attendance and were marked by a sincere migration of the occasion.
A gala reception at the Conservatory of Music and Art in the Carter building hosted by Director J. Alfred Pennington and staff drew the city’s social elite. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Pennington and were given a tour of the rooms on the third floor decorated to showcase drawing, painting, and music instruction by the faculty and visiting teachers.
Last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Mason on First street Ilakely a party featured West Scranton Glee club elocutionist Miss Winchell and vocalists Miss Nettie Mason Miss Williams and C. Lloyd. Dozens of local residents attended including ex mayor John H Fellows Dr Mary Sheppard and many Miss Bevans Leamy Mason and other families.
General Phinney Hose Company held its twenty first annual ball last evening at Music Hall. Miss Sadie Noone played piano and H A Artemus served as master of ceremonies. Jeese Teets acted as prompter. The event drew a large crowd and netted a neat sum for the hose company.
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia paid yesterday through Special Representative Jerome Lynch the first annual installment of 2000 to Mrs Amerman under two policies tied to her husband. One policy guarantees 1000 a year for twenty years and the other 1000 a year for fifteen years, with insured status under two years.
Republicans urged to rejoin the party and participate as faithful members. A special sale promotes Oriental rugs and carpets in Mears Building with bargains and no price increases despite tariffs. Michavlian Brothers & Co. advertise the event.
Ged Room Suite carpets parlor suits nook cases and books to be sold starting tomorrow at 1 o clock at 119 Dudley street Dunmore by A. Ft. Harris auctioneer for M. H. Van Pelt.
Course details a diagram event with The Park sisters and Miss Edith Norton scheduled Tuesday evening October 14 at M C A Steam Heating and Plumbing. P F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave.
Bamuck family announces the death of Rey Bamuck daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Bamuck with funeral Friday at 9 am and burial in Chinchilla cemetery Evans Albert of Scranton aged 63 died at home rear 431 Booth Main avenue funeral Saturday at 2 pm with burial at Washburn Street cemetery
Providence council discussed reopening the South Side sewer campaign to keep assessments alive for future work. Engineer Phillips estimated the Nineteenth district sewer at 56,107 feet with 26,260 feet of house connections costing about 114.44 dollars per lot. West Market Street paving costs ranged from 11,917 to 15,162 dollars depending on material.
The mangled remains of Mice Sliva were taken from Lackawanna hospital to his brother’s home in Nealis court West Scranton after a railroad crossing incident Wednesday night. Coroner Longstreet viewed the body and ruled no inquest would be held.
Michael Blanard a one year old Hungarian child is noted in a brief item about a play activity involving a company toy. The fragment mentions a young child and a company context without further details.
A boy sustained a severe eye injury yesterday when a broom handle gouged his left eye during a breaker in the valley. He was brought to Lackawanna Hospital where doctors planned to attempt saving the eye. The wound is described as serious.
Colonel George Banderton presented Canada and the Alhambra to a good audience at Eiim Park church. The talk highlighted Spain’s picturesque grandeur and enduring customs, with stereopticon views illustrating Castanet scenes. Zenith Missionary Society hosted the event.
Elizabeth Dixon of Avoca marries Hugh Jennings of the Baltimore baseball club at St Marys church. The ceremony features palms and chrysanthemums, a duke satin gown, a maid of honor, and a large reception at the Dixon home before the couple leaves for Pittsburg then Baltimore.
Henry Gwyther a North End resident aged 36 and Welsh native was found dead in bed yesterday morning by his wife after a period of chronic illness. He leaves a wife and three children John Mrs. George Decker and Mrs. Reuben Boston. Funeral at Brick Avenue residence tomorrow at 2 0 pm with Rev. Dr R S Jones from the Welsh Congregational church officiating. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery.
A political notice urges support for the free trade and free silver platform and opposition to McKinley style protection. It also advertises The Berunton Bedding Co offering in home upholstery estimates.
William Lisk the chief chef at Teemer on North Whellington Avenue was fired. Nine of sixteen waitresses and dishwashers walked out in sympathy, dressing as Rosalind in As You Like It. Beemer and son rushed to hire replacements as hotels form a union to protect staff.
Republicans urged to act as faithful supporters while Scranton Bedding Co. promotes finest tax divans and couches with lifting springs. The Tribune notes readers might find opportunities in the paper's want columns.
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