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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1894

Page

5

City Notes and Local Events Mix of Society, Sports and Court News

City notes report Gentlemen's Driving Club races on Saturday at 2 p m and a bicycle club season opener social on Washington avenue. Other items include a hospital stay for Signor Baritta Mull in Boston, Peter McCann missing court and a hotel crook case release, and a saints retreat at St Peter's cathedral.

Associated Charities Washington Avenue Signor H. Baritta Mull Boston Peter McCann cAp Seranton Scranton Commercial Travelers’ Association Hinghamton Fred Warner Stafford Avenue St. Paul's Church Prowpect Avenue Birch Street Washburn Street Cemetery

Centennial Baptists Recall Early Scranton Church History

The Penn Avenue Baptist church hosts centennial commemorations with Rev. Warren G. Partridge welcoming attendees including charter members and city ministers. Rev. Dr. Edward Judson of New York delivers a sermon on true philanthropy based on the Good Samaritan, stressing practical neighborliness and active aid to the needy as central church work.

Scranton Penn Avenue Baptist Church Warren G. Partridge Oetty William Bishop Mott Brother Archer Pittston Cutler Providence First Baptist Church Partridge Mary Bevan Isaac Bevan W. P. Hellings Omaha Neb Sisson A. (. Sisson Factoryville Abington Association Abington Sie Wayne County Association Delaware River Association Haptiams Lesson Old Hellinigs Ing Miller Edward Judson Judson Memorial Church New York Jesus Judgon Judson Sarah Krighbaum B. F. Fillmore Horace Ladd Philadelphia First Church J. T. Collina Lemuel Amerman Association W.G. Grow D. C. Hughes Dr. Lorimer Boston Baptists Parliament of Religion

Notorious Shoplifter Targeting Early Bargains at Local Stores

A garbled notice hints at a shoplifter being ashamed of their actions at Davidow and Guernsey Bros as bargain sales and cold season promotions draw shoppers. It mentions Weber as a brand involved in offers and urges securing bargains before prices rise.

Jared Davidow Davidow Bros Dro

Penn Avenue Church 25 Year Stats Highlight Ebensburg Event

A C Sisson of Factoryville reports Penn Avenue church figures for twenty five years with home expenses 116405 Sunday school 15164 benevolent and miscellaneous 80495 total 212008 baptisms 1104 deaths 104. Clergy from Wilkes Barre Pittston and nearby towns hosted sessions while Rev Britton and Rev Stewart opened events. Visitors invited to meet church officers after services.

A. C. Sisson Factoryville Abington Association Penn Avenue Wilkes-Barre Pittaton Partridge's Nest Britton West Pittston Stewart First Baptist Church Pittston Pittston and Providence Pennsylvania Lower Bethlehem Judson

Welsh Episcopal Church Welsh service plan eyed for Scranton

Young men from St. David's Church led by T. Jones press a movement to establish Welsh Episcopalian worship in Scranton Hyde Park area. They seek rector Rev. M. H. Mil's sanction to offer Welsh services at St. David's or in the schoolroom before the evening service.

St. Luke's Scranton St. David's Church T. ©. Jones Brotherhood of St. Andrew M. H. Mil Hyde Park St. David Jones Mii

Reception for Hastings Planned by Local Republicans

Local Republicans organize extensive arrangements for General Hastings gubernatorial visit next Monday and Tuesday. A special committee will coordinate informal receptions in the North End West Side and a miners meeting at Frothingham theater. Tuesday includes a short stop in Carbondale and later events in Honesdale with main meetings. Committeemen meet at the Central Republican club rooms. Date of public openings to be announced later in June.

Geeral D. H. Hastings Ita Gen. Hastings North End West Side Frothingham Carbondale Honesdale General Hastings Central Republican Club Fred W. Fieltz M. W. Lowry George B. Thompson BE. B. Robathan George H. Shires Frank T. Okell Philip Dipm Thomas Shotten Walter ©. Davis John H. Reynolds Livy Richard

Elegant Church Wedding Schroeder Morris Nuptials

Miss Mary Schroeder and Percival Morris wed in St Peter's Cathedral with Rev P J McManus officiating The ceremony and reception at the bride's Green Ridge home featured Bauer's orchestra florals and a floral initial display The bridal party included maid of honor Cecilia Schroeder bridesmaids and flower girls The couple will reside at 637 Madison Ave after a ten day trip and will host Thursday receptions at home

P. J. McManus St. Peter's Cathedral Mary Garstaie Schroeder Conrad Schroeder Percival John Morris Brown & Morris O'Clock Green Ridge Bauer William P. Schilling St. Paul's Homan Catholic Church Cecilia Sylvester Schroeder Frederick Tropp Gertrude Morris Philippine ‘Tropp Marie O'Malley Emma Koch Lillian Hall Morris Augusta ‘Tropp Beatrice Trystine Morris Charlotta Schroeder William Watkins Peckville William Avery Charles Williams Eugene Davis George Rogers Samuel Derman Edward Thayer Sanderson Avenue Clark Dame Kid of Howers Huntington Morris Lackawanna Madison Avenue Navy

Meeting at Green Ridge Draws 300 Plus Republicans

Over three hundred persons attended the Green Ridge Republican Club rally held in the club office last evening. Professor H. L. Burdick presided as chairman. John R. Jones opened with remarks advocating election of Republican candidates. R. A. Zimmerman reviewed country conditions under various administrations and urged voters to elect decent men this fall.

Green Ridge

New Railroad Franchise Heads to Select Council

A stated meeting of select council and an adjourned session of the comprised body will be held tomorrow evening. The select railway committee will meet at 7 o clock to consider an ordinance granting the right of way in several Green Ridge streets to the Scranton and North End Railway company. The ordinance was favorably reported at the last meeting but was re committed after Committeemen Ross and Clark said they had not been notified of a

African Methodist Episcopal Church Howard Place C., McGea Weat Reinie Harry Linderman Troy Bradford County Nelle M. Mershon Waverly Lackawanna County Michael J. Smith Taylor Annie J. Barrer Lackawanna Township William Warren Marion Street Episcopal Church Green Hidge Ballentine Forest Hill Cemetery Charles Gardner Hillside Home H. FF. Higgins Chester Mays Reaoue Higging Moody New York Brown Hollow Ned Jermyn Howard Jermyn Washington Avenue Spruce Street Sue Jermyn Edward Jermyn Little Way Hiw Read Connell Sanderson Gentlemen's Driving Club Scranton and North 23Nd Company Scranton Traction Company Lackawanna Avenue Green Ridge Providence Joint Economy Heat and Power Company Select Council Select Railway Committee Scranton and North End Ross and Clark

Fancy Prices Prompt Fresh Shopper Debate

A shopper complains she pays social for the same size Olive while a rival Trader touts lower cost. Another buyer claims our Java brand rival offers better value at 38c. The vendor pitches Maine Corn at 13 cents a can or 1.50 per dozen.

Java

Headquarter Prices Offer Bigger Returns Than Local Shops

A notice urges readers to visit headquarters for full price postings. It cautions against relying on small nearby stores for prices and suggests larger outlets may provide better information and deals.

Petersburg Republicans Hold Mass Meeting in Mechler's Hall

Tenth Ward Republicans gathered in Petersburg last night to rally support for an unusually strong turnout on November 6. Speakers included Charles I. Krein of Philadelphia John M. Harris and John R. Jones with George Ferber presiding. Krein spoke German for the crowd and Harris reviewed candidate platforms and party differences.

Tenth Ward Petersburg Mechler's Hall Charles I. Krein Philadelphia John M. Harris Charles Daweon John R. Jones George Ferber Joseph A. Scranton R. W. Archbald C. E. Pryor James C. Vaughn Alexander T. Connell Krein

Evangelists Weeden and Schiveres to Visit Wilkes-Barre

Evangelist Schiveres and his assistant Mr. Weeden plan November meetings in Wilkes-Barre with men only at the Young Men’s Christian Association auditorium. After stops in New York and Montreal they will return briefly to lead sessions, then Weeden will go to Scranton for Y M C A gospel meetings. The Wy oming Valley audience awaits.

Evangelist Schiveres Mr. Weeden Scranton New York Montreal Young Men's Christian Association Wyoming Valley Wilkes-Barre

Women on Temperance Discuss Rail Worker Outreach

The Central union of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met on Spruce Street to review progress and plan a campaign among railroad men. They emphasized reaching about 4,000 workers, will distribute suitable literature, and urge men to read and reflect on the cause, noting recent successes. A separate note mentions Miss Hardenbergh's piano study program at 437 Wyoming Avenue.

Central Union Women's Christian Temperance Union Spruce Street

Prominent City Lots Offered Near Rail Lines

Real estate listing notes lots available without extra cost to buyers near D. and H. and Ontario and Western stations. Prices rise after the first sale. Plot access provided at H. B. Reynolds office in the Republican Building.

Ontario and Western Railway H. B. Reynolds Republican

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