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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1901
Page
5
Rea Sob Mathews, pastor of the new Hycoreetol Birst Baptist church in West Sermnton, receives praise for reopening the former Semintom Street church edifice after a destructive fire. The $14,000 needed for finishing costs was nearly met with pledges and donations from the community. The article notes Mathews’s leadership and public support as the congregation resumes religious services.
The report extols A W Dickson for blunt, persuasive public speaking during a heated election contest. It notes his independence and shrewd alignment with the opposing faction, his plan to place a new school building on the northern end of his ward, and his reputation as a powerful, unflinching speaker who speaks plainly and sticks to his convictions.
A jumble of names and places in Mie and Hook street areas shows residents including Ui tier finebvan and Mica Lorthe Nee. The text mentions deaths or illnesses, references to Dr. Roberts and general matters across Midkifetown and Scranton areas with scattered personal notices and community names.
Miners in the city will observe Mitchell Day with a three item sale at Lewis & Frenly 1-11 Wainning avenue Scranton. Offerings include boots regular price 2.50 now 2.50 per pair and miners brogins at 1.25 with limited hours, plus men’s double sole shoes priced 2.00 to 2.70.
The text presents a candidate profile criticizing a reform candidate for judge. It alleges removal from office for alleged duties and accuses opponents of exclusion from party machinery. It mentions a $1000 submission fee for candidacy and questions the character of Colonel Hitchwoek.
A notice advertises special excursion tickets available to One and back. Tickets sold at once for a round trip with return by November 4. Departures planned from Owego to Hiragi with a connection to Buffalo on November 2, leaving Boranton at 6:22 a.m.
The Lackawanna Railroad announces round trip excursion tickets from Scranton to Buffalo for Friday November 1returning Sunday for 4.00. This special rate accompanies existing Pan American Exposition travel deals and applies to the single voyage.
A vivid tour of Canterbury describes its age old cathedral interior the Archbishop as chief citizen and the line of historic churches and tombs. The piece reflects on Canterbury House the Becket shrine and the city’s enduring memory of England’s dead with remarks on American visitors and local history.
Sugar peas very tender and sweet 12c and 1.40 per dozen. Fine Lifted sweet peas 15c and 1.50 per dozen. Coursen's sugar peas 20c per can 2.25 York State corn 10c Maine corn 10 to 12c Hand packed tomatoes 10c worth 2c.
The fragment describes Norman barons attacking the archbishop at St Beneidlet’s altar, with references to Becket, King Henry’s struggle with papal supremacy, and a dramatic portrayal of the Becket tragedy. It notes December 28, 1170 and an conveyed account of the incident and ensuing conflict.
The latest contributions to the McKinley memorial are listed with donor names and amounts, including entries such as McSfatlen, Mrpston, Le We, Frederick Peatentiy, Gidding Vitale, Leanor Chonenme, and Willie Ctempete. The tally shows small to modest donations from local supporters.
John Criswell about 60, Crickehiver by trade, was found gasping in bed at The Bigelow on Mulherpy Street after the gas supply in his room was turned on. He lay in an extremely critical condition at Lackawanna hospital with doubtful prospects of recovery.
Rev James Mdwin Ensign a noted Methodist evangelist from Chicago will conduct evangelistic meetings this week at Asbury M E Church on Delaware Avenue. He preaches nightly at 7 30 and afternoons at 4 o clock starting Tuesday. His first sermon was delivered yesterday morning and he spoke to the Y M C A men in the afternoon. He urged faith and helpful living, citing the First Psalm and the blessedness of the godly while warning of the peril of the ungodly.
The Sunsett Limited will resume service, departing New Orleans December 26 at 10 a m, with weekly departures to San Francisco and return trips. The train features steel equipment including drawing rooms and a dining car, offering enhanced comfort for travelers.
An OCR fragment advertises Drager Rowel Powder as a guaranteed solution to cockroaches bed bugs and water bugs in buildings. It mentions a dealer at a corner of streets in Boruanton with low prices and urges customers to buy for pest clearance.
A large evening program at the Weights of Columbus hall on Wednesday November 8 at 8 o clock raises funds for Linden Street Temple. Mire Cora Griffin performs with Ralph Williams Fred Widmayer and other Temple members contribute as violinist and soloists. Organizers promise a well attended event with popular Punch cigars and a lively program.
President Joli Mitchell of the Malted Mine Workers arrives in Welork and joins local leaders for tomorrow's miners demonstration in Wilkes-Barre. He approves the United Mine Workers support for the streetcar strike and travels on to Huntingdon to attend a state miners convention.
The remains of Rev Richard Miorns veteran Methodist clergyman were laid to rest in Dunmore cemetery after viewing at Jones undertaking rooms on Washington avenue. Elm Park church held afternoon services officiated by Rev Dr C M Grittn with selections sung by Alfred Wooler and at the cemetery Rock of Ages rendered by the choir. Pall-bearers named Harry Bushnell Walter Shopland Robert Westlake William M Alberth Harry Van Dusen John Wills. floral tributes listed from multiple individuals and groups.
Patrick Mishe aged a resident of 200 Chitles atreat was fatally struck by a passenger train near Providence station on the Delaware and Mudeon railroad. He stepped onto the track to avoid an oncoming train and was killed instantly. he leaves a wife and four children.
The remains of Martin Db Blaherty, a noted labor figure, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon at Delaware and Tidson station. A special committee including J J Maines J Ny Court Right and John Dempsey met the body after a delayed journey from Colorado Springs. The funeral is set for this morning at St Johns Church, timing previously announced.
Catherine Willis sues the city for sidewalk injuries heard by City Solicitor Wate on Saturday. John Schriede of South Scranton seeks damages from water being turned on. Dominick Healey of Ninth and West Linden streets sues for 325,000 in damages to property.
On October 1 8 26 and 50 ticket agents of the Lackawanna Railroad will sell two day coach excursion tickets to Buffalo good going on any regular train date of sale and for return on any regular train the following day. The reward rate from Scranton will be 4.00, the lowest fare ever made to Buffalo, offering a splendid opportunity to visit the Pan-American Exposition at a nominal cost.
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