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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1896
Page
3
Personal items list residents Charkee Wade from Quinney tyerue and Misti Olver from Wilkes-Tirree as they travel or return from visits, plus Nelile Cavill visiting Miss Kate Tuggwari in Mulberry Street.
Death notices for Florence Flanachan Patrick In Scranton and others list age 4 months to 22 years. Funerals scheduled Monday afternoon or morning from multiple residences with interment at local cemeteries in Dunmore, Duryea, Mary Cemetery, and North Wilkes-Barre area. Names include Alfred W Kauhnhold Louis Justin Patrick Long and Voshure child. Funeral services announced in Wilkes-Barre area papers.
Rev. Dr. C. M. Giffin at Elw Park Church delivers a sermon on remedies for financial distress, urging Americans to cast aside fear, embrace cheerful perseverance, and follow a peacemaker ministry while emphasizing brotherhood and prudent resource use. He contrasts wealth with the soul’s value and notes church announcements after the sermon.
The column reports sermons, services, and events across Green Ridge churches led by Rev Jotit Warrall and others. It notes Harvest Home supper, missionary addresses by Miss Reeside and Miss Vantykveort, corner stone laying at St Lawrence Catholic Church, and plans for a debt-free church in the area.
Forty Hours' Devotion started at St John’s Church South Side with a 10 20 mass yesterday morning and a 7 30 sermon. Rev J A Moffitt presided as celebrant, with Deacon Rev B H Burke and Sub deacon Rev D W McCarthy. Over 200 worshipers filled the church steps and yard.
Amusements note Andrew Mack returns with a stronger sweeter voice after a vacation on Ugland's Bay. He performs in Myler Aroon at the Academy of Music on Wednesday and will sing favorites and Samuel Lovers The Law Back Car. Rove Rydell's London Bells also headlines, with a strong show reputation likely to boost first three days of the week amid a busy vaudeville burlesque program.
An assured fact announces the opening of Williams Business College at Father Matthew's hall on September 21 for day and evening classes. The program offers a thorough course in bookkeeping shorthand and common branches. Wait for the opening. The cheapest and best.
In a crowded Pipst district Republican primary Saturday, Farr led with twenty one delegates of the thirty six, defeating rivals including Robathan and Sanders. The convention is set for tomorrow at St. David's hall with Farr's supporters expected to dominate ballots. multiple wards reported strong turnout and party backing across districts.
The Firemen's union invites city officials led by Mayor Bailey to travel to Johnstown on October 4 to seek the Firemen's convention. Hotel accommodations are arranged at 2 per day, round trip fare. A grand fall reception in Music Hall on Fireman's Day September 2 precedes the parade. Funds cover Johnstown trip expenses.
A city resolves to purchase new life saving gear for fire service. Pompier ladders and life belts will be provided to reach tall buildings, enabling ascent without fear of falling. The measure is before the mayor and expected to become operative soon.
Patrol nabbed twelve year old Charles Van Horn and 17 year old Frank Shear after a money theft at a peanut stand led to questioning. Van Horn carried $231.90 and had bought a whip. he claimed his father allowed a Scranton visit. Both boys were detained as police verified stories with their employer and father contacted. A New Sham Heating firm hire and a tonic advertisement follow in the same notice.
Wholesale and introductory prices listed by Reidleman the hookmen located at 497 Sproc e street. Note: OCR fragment limits full details.
Rexford's advertises the Ansonia alarm clock as a top wake device and announces a two day sale. It promises a limited stock of Japanese backpacks and a large umbrella line offered at markedly reduced prices with a sterling silver decorated umbrella cut from 2.74 to 1.49 dollars. The copy urges quick purchases before stock ends.
A local shop promises affordable eyeglasses with prices about a third of competitors. It guarantees every pair will fit or refund money and invites customers to try them first. The message claims no risk and urges readers to visit Lack'a Avenue for fitting the glasses.
Katharine Thiele offers voice training and solo singing at s20 Spruce Street ars. Ernest Thiele provides violin piano and cello ensemble instruction. Both teachers previously at Scharwenka Conservatory in New York. Mr Thiele is successor to the late Herr Kopff with other competent teachers engaged.
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