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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1896
Page
3
Frank Rutledge of Wilkes-Marre called On Aeruntan frienls Saturday. Miss Maury Mulloy of Peinaawenue attends Tetontore Trane at a hibeago. Attia Chirke of Adame avenue is in Philadelphia attending the State Model meeting.
Spect officer Pred Mink, active last winter in the Ruthven riot at Liters, has recovered enough to resume work. He arrested Augueat Marchard of the South Side, charged by his wife with non support. Warrant issued by Alderman Howe.
The Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad announces the Lake trains will be discontinued starting Monday Sept. As. Train No. 4 from Scranton to Trawley at 5:45 a.m. and No. 10 from Scranton to Lake Ariel at 6:15 p.m. are canceled, along with No. 5 and 11 from Lake Ariel to Scranton at 7:25 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Watch Davidow Bros. for notices in daily papers next week.
The Cedar Avenue M E Church celebrated Rev J L Race’s golden jubilee with a service of praise and a review of his fifty years in ministry. Born July 4 1800 in England he began preaching at sixteen and arrived in America on Washingtons Birthday. He has served eighteen congregations in the Wyoming conference and remains in Scranton at Cedar Avenue church with his wife Mrs Race.
Mrs. Grace Welser Davis of Jersey City leads two week evangelistic meetings at Asbury M E Church Green Ridge beginning yesterday. She emphasizes hopeful living over doom and her program includes a large chorus, her own gospel songs and a Wednesday Bible reshaping session. Forty Sunday scholars joined in conversion tests and several nonmembers professed faith.
The community marked Saint Peter's Cathedral anniversary with a morning gathering led by Rev. De 8.01 and a collection at St Peters for seminarians. Rallying Day and Bible school events were held at Green Rides Presbyterian Church. Rev. W O H Stubblebine led Calvary Reformed Church services. Rev J Gift preached at Grace Lutheran with evening topics including Christ's Mission and We are Delton. Rev Dr James Mofed spoke at an Endeavor convention. Harry M M Luce of the Americus Student Volunteer Movement led an afternoon gospel treat in the Young Men's Christian Association outreach. The Seen Presbyterian Church concluded with services and remarks by Rev Dr ot K Robinsorn on The Flery Spirit in Life and Service.
In Bent 27 Norristown a newspaper carrier found the body of Sarah Jones Dotts on trolley tracks outside town. The woman had been strangled and mutilated with torn clothing and disheveled hair. Investigators issued warrants for three men seen with her last night and aim to arrest two soon.
The Leadville miners ended a two month strike that caused martial law and five deaths. Union members will return to work at old wages if mine owners reinstate their previous positions. A five member committee will negotiate with owners amid expected restarts by non union mines.
The dedication of the rebuilt Primitive Methodist Church in Wilkes-Barre drew a full house. Rev W H Accornley preached from I Corinthians 9 2 urging all members to work with the pastor and avoid idleness. Trustees William Brown Charles Prosser Thomas Jenkins John Nicholson and Ann Powell oversaw additions costing about 6000 which expanded seating and facilities.
Two committees called at the episcopal residence seeking Father Hodur’s appointment for harmony and peace. The bishop promised an answer on Saturday. Hodur had been assistant priest at St Marys and faced regret when sent to Nanticoke.
A two months old baby of Mr and Mrs Isaac Asher at 1150 Low Street Baltimore was attacked by three large rats while the parents were away. The infant suffered severe wounds to the face head and neck and died before a physician could be summoned.
A sale offers Rogers goods stamped Rogers for 9 dollars ten spoons and various hollow ware pieces at reduced prices. Many items show deep discounts with yellow tag reminders and limited stock as two days remain before removal.
Captain George H. Berry of the Birmingham Hussars, First Georgia cavalry, was assassinated while returning home to Effingham county. His buggy was shot from ambush by two concealed assailants, who looted his pistol and money before fleeing. His body lay eight miles from Savannah with fatal buckshot wounds.
The First National Bank of Springville suspended operations temporarily due to a bank run and heavy demand for cash. Officials say the bank is solvent and plans to reopen after securing liquidity. Also, the champion Baltimore team will play Scranton at Athletic Park today at 3 o'clock.
A promotional snippet extols pretty Princess Lamps, Piano Lamps and Banquet Lamps as stylish parlor ornaments. It touts finishes like Royal Sevres, Dresden, and French gold with etched globes, urging readers to visit and collect, emphasizing decor over carpets or walls.
A five member committee met with Bishop O'Hara Saturday night to request Father Francia Hodur of Nanticoke be named pastor of St Mary’s Palace Church on the South Side and to have Father Dembinsky reassigned. This was not the first visit to the bishop on the issue.
A local retailer invites boys to bring in for fittings with durable stylish suits advertised as strong and well made.
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