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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1898

Page

7

Custom Lasts for Willow Calf Footwear

Custom lasts crafted for Willow Calf shoes to fit your feet. Available in brown or chocolate shades. Designed for those who value neat attire and quality. Also same styles in additional finishes.

VWici Kid for Comfort and Service

A brief note promotes Shapely Shoes offering comfort and service titled VWici Kid for comfort and service to be had only in our store, urging readers to visit for the advertised benefits.

Local Wilkes-Barre Retord Available in Scranton Stores

The Wilkés-Barre Retord can be found in Scranton at the low price stands of M. Mcintort on Wyoming Avenue and Mac kawunnia Avenue, offering shoppers a bargain throughout the area.

Wilkés-Barre Scranton M. Mcintort Wyoming Avenue Mackawunnia Avenue

Obscure Tribune Notes Detail Local Notices

Fragmented OCR style notes report council clerks, exams, and petty notices. Names like Tatton and Van Loo appear amid misspellings and garbled phrases about offices, a post office exam, and a theater engagement.

Democratic State Committee Delegates Set for May Rally

The Democratic State Committee elects delegates for a mobilization meeting. Geetha J Meamisth is slated as a lead for Three Semtarday nti. Colonel Poe and others plan an early convention in Pittsburg to back Col James M. ciuffey for governor while Robert Bi. Pattisin leads the opposition. The United Christian Church at 7 Chrieh Green Ridge announces reopening with bishop installation on May 1, with W. W. Depking, pastor, and public gatherings to follow.

Lavkuwinnas Geetha Ome Sander Aig Poe Ohio Gid Penser Leen Chalramin Bowtmish Cadden Pittsburg James M. Ciuffey Allegheney Robert Bi. Pattisin United Christian Church Chrieh Pennavente Betwen New York Marion Streets Green Ridge Publc Rundiy Spomkera Cordinny Tiew W. W. Depking

Appropriations And Plumbing Measures Move In City Council

The Scranton city council passes the 1594 appropriation ordinance on third reading and sends it to the select council for concurrence. Two plumbing measures created a self supporting system and set fees for tests and examinations while a new board of tax revision is debated with a special meeting slated for May 2.

Nlett Common Counel Select Council Keller Aida Board of Tax Revision Jackeen Wenzel Chemical Howe Relief Mose Company Gritth Elty Bheridan Pitth Oliver

Greavey Gorman Nuptials at St Peter's Cathedral

Josus J. Greavey of Greivey and Howle Spruce street wed Mise Anni Terese Gorman daughter of Walter Gorman Ashley at St Peter's cathedral yesterday morning. Officiating clergy included Rev J Loughran Minooka and Rev J J Feeley among others. The couple plans a Washington trip then home at 6% Adaine avenue after May 1.

St. Peter's Cathedral Wis Josus J. Greavey Uride John Loughran Minooka J. 3. O'Toole Providence J. J BH. Feeley M. F. Loftus Willian Shilling Halvith Magran Binghamton Milas Fatela B. Magran Will Coyne John Dolan Austin Gorman Germian Penn Avenue Outcote and Mes A. W. O'Boyle Thomas Mangan Margaret Manean Vittaton Edward Muadhrun Maghran Klegiachton Matthew Flynn Chicago Chicago; Mr. and Ale A. Duffy Mice bin Lotpuy Carbondale

County Boards Of Health Meeting In Scranton Room

Five members of the Associated Boards Of Health of Lackawanna County met in Scranton to plan a preliminary meeting for the semi annual gathering of the organization. The session was in the J. W. Brown office in the Menora building with attendees including Dr. P. F. Van Tithie president and others from Blakely Olyphant and Dunmore.

Boards of Health LaeWawhona Scranton Board of Health Room J. W. Brown Menora PF. F. Vantithie Blakely DD. W. Trown W. A. Paine C. M. Hathaway Olyphant O. J. Miller Dun

Juror with a grudge in treble entangled trial

Plaintiffs Meeurcel and Connell sue IL Walta for 2250 due on groceries after a jury verdict in a Common Pleas March term. They allege juror Thomas Trubody hid ties to Megafree and Connell and biased the panel with butter handling testimony.

Meeurcel & Connell IL. Walta Watson, Diehl & Weenmeier March Tern of Common Pleas Avia Thomas Trubody Eir-Sealer Scranton Megafree & Connell Flore Waltaz Trubedy Thomas D. Jones Truibody Joves W. CC. Smith North Abington

School Board Finances Cut to Meet Revenue Goal

The second meeting of the finance committee of the board of control reduced expenditures by 10 545 to fit the 581 406 revenue from 14 mills. Cuts included 1 845 from the high and training school, 15 000 from teachers, and 5 000 from supplies, with a final target of 3 019 to be trimmed before next Monday’s board meeting.

Board of Control Inez Hich and Training School Teachers

Fire Department Inspection Set for Scranton May 18 19

The annual inspection of the Scranton fire department will occur May 18 and 19. A joint fire department committee session planned no meeting that evening. The inspection, unrelated to the municipal parade, involves Bailey and Hic kes, district engineers, and the committee will report on promotions and appointments after ordnance items are settled.

Bolimd Bedford Thomas BR. Law Ely Scranton Fire Department Joint Fire Department Sunnal Yavrade Ie Neld Miler Bailey Hickes Awmidini Bailey Phinney Brive Conncdl Miyor Galares

W Bimpsen Celebrates Seventieth Birthday Anniversary

W Bimpsen marked his seventy third birthday anniversary last Saturday with a family dinner at Exot street home attended by several relatives. The item lists several attendees and mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure claimed for scrofula catarrh and other ailments.

W. &. Bimpsen Exot Street Simpeon PF. Slapan W. FP. Staley Puttepon Giazette

Tenth Birthday Celebrated by Y W C A in Public Anniversary

The tenth anniversary of the Young Women's Christian Association was celebrated yesterday in the Washington avenue rooms. Officers and members were honored by visitors including many men. Mrs Ripple and Mrs Kennedy led arrangements with Mrs Gates and others assisting. Splendid refreshments were served and songs performed by Miss Thunberman, Mrs O Trién, and Miss Cordelia Freeman.

Young Womens Christian Association Association Washington Avenue W. D. Kennedy C. B. Derman Miss Deacon Ripple Mire L. M. Gates Alte FS Godfrey Mra Gardner Mee Stelie da. Lansing Mrv Ripple Wie Mre LD. Simpcon Mesdames Moles Newteds Dermin Conler Jackson Meflows

Bryan Lecture Tour By William J Bryan

Hon William J Bryan departed after a short rest on the 8 20 Jersey Central train to lecture in Easton in the afternoon and Allentown in the evening tomorrow, following a demanding day of work without much sleep.

William J. Bryan Jervey Central Aston Allentown

GALLEN'S Spring Suits for Men

Gallens markets spring men s suits with a wide style mix and attractive prices. Covert Cloth coats in short boxy cuts feature strap or plain seams and silk or Italian linings. Prices range from 6.90 to 15 dollars with multiple shades and fabrics available.

Visitor expresses desire to revisit coal regions visit

The speaker noted that he was pleased with his reception and would like to return in the future to see more of the coal regions, indicating interest in further exploration.

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Tragic Train Accident Injures Avoca Boy

Seven year old Johnnie Keenan of Avoca was struck by a Jersey Central engine near Avoca station while playing with a brother. He suffered a fractured skull and was alive at last report, but doctors feared for his recovery. His mother is undergoing treatment at Danville asylum.

Johnnie Keenan Thomas Keenan Avoca Jersey Central Delaware and Hudson Pitteton Hospital Danville Asylum

Wilson as a Speech Maker in Portland Opening

Comedian Francis Wilson received praise after delivering an apt speech at the Jefferson theater opening in Portland. Speaker Thomas B. Reed lauded Wilson for his originality and ability to say much in few words, noting Reed’s long study of the art of oratory.

Francis Wilson Jefferson Theater Portland Thomas B. Reed Wilson

Brief Public Speaking Skill of Mr Wilson Highlighted

The article notes Mr Wilson mastering concise public speaking, frequently appearing before audiences. It cites his eloquent tribute to the late James E Murdock in Cincinnati last month during the unveiling of a bronze bust as a masterly effort that drew praise from the press and public.

Mr. Wilson Wilsan Wilson Lnte James E. Murdock

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