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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1899
Page
3
The famous Selhubert quartet will give a music program at Court Street Methodist. Execut Committee meeting of City Courier Endewyoor union to be held Monday evening at Grace Reformed church. Prietor General John R. Danet buys property on Columbus Avenue and plans improvements for permanent residence. Piano damaged in incident noted.
A busy Saturday evening saw a trolley accident near the Wyoming avenue plaza injuring a man, a lecture by Rev. Dr. North in Kin Park, a reception honoring Odell and Robinson for their return from Europe, a Democrats meeting at St. Charles hotel, arrests for gloves stolen from a dye house, police raids on disorderly houses, and stockholders naming officers at Central Penny Brewery.
Rev D J Maetouldrick preached on the virtue of forgiveness from Matthew eighteen, stressing that Jesus forgave injuries throughout His life and on the cross. He urged faithful imitation of divine mercy beyond parables, highlighting confession and grace as key elements.
Coroner Roberts reports the death of a five year old McNulty child in Kelly's Patch. Diphtheria, likely from neglect, is given as the cause. Dr. W. Davis was summoned but the child died before arrival. Parents show no symptoms.
Rev Dr Giffin occupied Farm ers pulpit while Rev Dr Robinson preached at Second Presbyterian in Elm Park. Robinson spoke on Acts 20 17 minding himself to go afoot. The sermon contrasted modern busyness with seeking solitary communion with God and cited Paul’s journey to Macedonia. The exchange reflected brotherly church spirit despite some misgivings.
A woman recounts relief from prolapsed womb symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She credits the products with a smoother labor and improved energy, noting a healthy baby girl and regained strength. A second testimonial from Mrs Ernie Schneider praises alleviation of faintness and overall weakness.
Rev. J. H. Bell resigns from the Shiloh colored Baptist Church amid conflict with the Willing Workers over funds from church entertainments. He will pursue missionary work at Hulbert Hall and later aim to establish a new church, with support from a major portion of the congregation. Bell is a Civil War veteran educated at Roger Williams Institute.
Rev C H E Ranch delivered last evening at Calvary a sermon urging obedience in daily life and warning against neglect as a tool of the devil. The congregation learned that Rev W C Welsh has resigned to accept a call at St Pauls Manheim and both he and Rev W A Korn are candidates for the pastorate.
In Dunery James Hughes preached at Dudley Street Catholic church yesterday morning. George B Davia served as manager and conducted services Saturday evening. John A Taitaine of Cambridge preached at the Groonyide Presbyterian church yesterday. Rev Latherea Waoribi spoke at the Youhe Men's Christian association meeting yesterday afternoon. Evening services at Mesene Mikalon were led by the Yoke Fel group.
Autumntal services and revival meetings were reported in various churches with Evangelist Rev. J. Sweet delivering sermons at Simpeon Merk odiat Episcopal church and Rev. B F Matthews at Firat Thipth church. Bishop HWeban's stone consecration at St Riyso's Carbondale noted, as did devotional events at Charles M. Loans home and sermons on Paradise and life’s forging fires.
The sarcophagus built in Dunmore cemetery by William T. Smith nears completion. It weighs forty five tons, with a fifteen ton base, and rests over a slate lined vault. The monument is Westerly granite with a polished finish and leaf grain.
Chy Controller Howell signed on Saturday morning a number of school board orders with one exception a $7 07 item from Washburn Wil lbiums as a test case. The controller aims to avoid disrupting board affairs and seeks a legal opinion on the case.
Obituaries and funeral notices from Scranton area dates show Ethel Davis from North Scranton listed with service details for October 1. Elisabeth Grasey of 6 North Ninth Street and Constance Kreth noted with family mentions and interment plans in local cemeteries. Additional notices mention a Moffat child and an Andrews/Drow family member with private services and cemetery arrangements.
The New York, Ontario and Western Railway announces its annual fall excursion to New York City on Monday October 30. Vickers will be sold at greatly reduced round trip rates and ample accommodations will be provided for the crowds. Tickets will be valid for return ten days after the departure date or until November. Luxurious reclining cars will be attached to all trains. Beechams Pills cure sick headache.
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