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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
8
A discussion notes that clergy and laity vote differently in Episcopal Bishop elections, with clergy sometimes voting individually. The report riffs on governance, then shifts to social tidbits about a Whist club compasses game, fashion skirt lengths, and a New Mexico mining company filing incorporation papers.
A long collection of names appears in dining event notes and church supper details, followed by commentary on a White Oaks Eagle interview about the Lincoln County New Mexico Railway and development plans. The piece ends with Chamber concert prospects including Kreviger, Hemberger, Conant, and Schubert quintets, plus a cello duet rehearsal.
Police sergeant Kline of Wilkes Barre and 8 Jones of Carbondary visited Scranton yesterday. Lou H. Benker of Benker and O Malley was in Kingston last night. Thomas Jordan of Alderman Miliar’s court is away at his desk again after illness. Thomas Evans of William Street leaves today for England to reside. John Martini of Baltimore visited Jean Kirby yesterday. Mrs Galland and daughter Miss Hertha Galland of New York are guests of Mr and Mrs L A Watres. Wehard A Willafond and Miss Lille Forthum will wed tonight at the bride’s parents’ Nay Aug Avenue home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ceterhout have returned from their wedding tour and will reside on Ck Street in a furnished house.
Auction notice notes lots 4 through 8 offered at per cent or for cash. Bee agents conduct the plow sale and oversee bidding and sale terms.
Fragmentary obituary verse honoring Mary O Malley who died on December 22 in an ornate funeral lament. The poem speaks of a cultivated garden, the Great Master gathering a beloved soul, and the wish to see her again in a celestial realm.
A large Peckville gathering at Mott Haven hall heard District Attorney John B. Jones and other Republicans with seven hundred in attendance. Speakers urged party loyalty, attacked Democrats, and praised county candidates as locals pressed for votes ahead of election day.
The notice lists multiple gatherings on Wednesday to Saturday nights in October across venues such as Linden Hall Archbald Jermyn Corcoran Hall and more. Notables include Hon. John F. Farr Hon. John J. Reynolds and John M Harris among speakers at temperance and patrols with M W Lowry and W Gaylord Thomas presiding.
The text predicts a Republican sweep for the ticket next Tuesday, urging continued party unity and effort to secure Republican supremacy in the face of a Democratic challenge. It signals confidence in Wood’s lead and a decisive victory for the party.
The Lutheran Pastoral Association of the city met Monday in Rev W C Lauer’s study. Rev J W Randolph presented a paper on the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost and led a discussion on its subjective aspects. Rev Charka Eplekes attended for the first time and reception followed at the Lauer home. Reserved seats for Valentine Alley event at V M C A hall tonight, tickets 15 10 and 5.
A promotion advertises 20 lots available at half price for a 00 day period. It touts discounts including 20 percent off and offers like lots 2 1-2 at reduced rates. The listing emphasizes urgency and timing for buyers to act quickly.
Rev John B Paxton of New York city spoke at Penn Avenue Baptist on the Civil War. He recounted his own front line service and veteran experiences from 1861 to 1865, detailing enlistment, marches, battles like Chancellorsville, and the life of a soldier. He tied valor to humanity and duty, noting the army’s strength lies in numbers and leadership.
Real estate listing promotes 29 Lote parcels at half price urging buyers to act fast. Ad copy invites interest with urgent language and mentions HEECH AM'S PILL& as a product reference.
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