Two Candidates for Legislature Nominated in County
Two legislative conventions were held in the county with quiet proceedings. The Republican Second district nominated John Scheuer Jr of South Scranton unanimously as their candidate. The Republican Third district renominated Dr N C Mackey of Waverly, the present representative, with Ex County Superintendent N B Davis opposing him.
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John Scheuer, Jr
N. C. Mackey
Waverly
Court House
South Scranton
Dalton
Davis
Nomination of John Scheuer Jr in Lackawanna district GOP
In the Second district Republican convention at the Dalton church of the Six Principles, John Scheuer Jr of the Eleventh ward received the nomination by acclamation. The gathering, free of factional strife, endorsed McKinley era Republican principles and pledged support for the ticket in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scheuer, Jr
Eleventh Ward
Court House
Fred W. Fuetz
Co. H. Jadiwin
W. EB. Davis
Seventh
Twelfth Ward
John T. Howe
Fred Durr
W. D. Green
I. E. Alibau
Pleitz
Raub
M. W. Lowry
Schever
South Side
Mackey Renominated by Third District Republicans
At Dalton delegates of the Third legislative district renominated Dr. N. C. Mackey of Waverly for the legislature. He faced opposition from former County Superintendent N. B. Davis of the area. The convention selected Mackey for another term despite the challenge.
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Dalton
N. C. Mackey
Waverly
Dr. Mackey Nominated by Republicans in Third District
The Third district Republicans again nominated Dr. Mackey at yesterday's convention marking his third nod. He previously won in 1888 and 1890 faced nominating defeat as an independent. 1896 saw him defeat Democrat M. C. Judge. Attorney R. H. Holgate criticized the incumbent while backing Prof N. S. Davie for the legislature.
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M. C. Judge
Taylor
R. H. Holgate
Dr. Mackey
Profensor N
Davie
Holgate
Mackey Declared Nominee After Ballot in Scranton District
A delegate vote concluded with Mackey as the nominee. The roll listed multiple names across Lackawanna and surrounding townships including Benton, North Abington, Old Forge, Ransom, Taylor, and others before Dr. Mackey was declared the winner and the convention adjourned.
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Thomas Dpd
Marshall
Lackawanna Township
N. Blatter
Lehigh
W. C. Novack
Moscow
Fleeneser Williams
Andrew Birong
Newton
A. B. Franklin
North Abington
John Cook
James Tubbs
Old Forge
Robert Miller
George Nelson
John Tilford
C.F. Snover
Ransom
Charien Moyer
W. D. Berry
T. J. Ackerly
Beott
John KR
Jamea
John Williames
Herbert Noble
Rees B. Davia
J. Bowen
Spring Brook
Thomas Grifithe
John Sage
Firet
Taylor
Joan Ashton
Tayvior
David J. Jones
G. J. Powell
A. D. Dean
Waverly
C. (. Gramba
Weet Abington
C. J. Wardell
Covington
Tafayette Lee
Greenfield
HM. Holgate
LaPlume
Archie Courtright
H. Teby
South Abington
Thomas France
Thomas Mores
Dr. Mackey
Boy Loses Leg In Barrow Ride Accident
Ten year old Joseph Murphy of 321 Stone Avenue suffered a severe injury when a wagon baroidie struck his leg as he attempted to swing aboard a moving vehicle driven by Jerry Lancie. His leg was amputated at Lackawanna Hospital after treatment by Dr. Haggerty. He recovered from the shock and was reported resting easily late last night.
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Joseph Murphy
Stone Avenue
H. W. Coyle
A. R. Raub
Jerry Lancie
Hystandere
Haggerty
the Ind
Lackawanna Hospital
Sipe and Blakes Animal Exhibition Opens in City
A four days engagement began Monday at Ash street corner and Washington avenue. Large matinee crowds witness Professor Blake and his trained ponies dogs and monkeys performing under his direction. The feats entertain especially ladies and children.
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Sipe
Scranton College of Music Announces Fall Program
Scranton College of Music at 520 Spruce Street announces Monday opening for Aug 24. Haydn Evans directs piano organ voice and harmony programs with Dr J J Mason. Children classes in rudiments and sight reading offered Saturday afternoons. Ten month season prices 5 dollars for children and 6 dollars for adults.
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Spruce Street
Court House Square
Haydn Evans
J. J. Mason
City notes reveal stalled school probe and local incidents
President Francois did not appoint the special committee to audit coal receipt procedures at city schools yesterday as he was out of town. A report on the Diamond mine rock fall injuring William Jones notes hospital care and age.
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Francois
Board of Control
William Jones
Price Street
Garfield Avenue
Moses Taylor
Jones
St. Luke's Church
J. M. Koehler
Society
John J. Grady
Sabina McCrone
Scranton
John J. McGuire
Katherine L. Gammon
Gearge Brennan
Carbondale
Brdget Mulhern
Seranton
Michael Kane, Jr
Delia Runne
Danmore
Henry Wt. Thomas
Margaret Evans
Tribute to the late Jacob C. Lange
The Lackawanna Bar Association met to mourn the sudden death of Jacob C. Lange in Philadelphia on 2nd instant. Resolutions praise his brilliance and promise a notable funeral with Masonic and local organ memberships represented.
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Lackawanna Bar Association
Jacob C. Lange
Judge Gunster
Lange
Chum Fit Wesleyan University
Ward
Archibald
George HB. Davidson
Charles E. Olver
George L. Peck
E C. Newcomb
Lackawanna
Philadelphia
Jacob
Janke
Scranton
Wesleyan University
Scranton High School
William H. Gearhart
Lackawanna County
Bar
Paere
Har Association
R. A. Zimmerman
ER. C. Newcomb
A. A. Vosdurg
Funeral Notice for J C Lange Aug 25 1898
Members of Lackawanna and Scranton Covnells Royal Arcanum join Electric City Council in attending the funeral of Brother J C Lange on Thursday Aug 25 at 2 pm in Scranton. Also Schiller lodge invites life brother Jacob C Lange from his residence corner Washington Avenue and Marion Street on Aug 25 at 2 pm. By order of Henry C Dimler W M Attest Chas S Gilbert Bec
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Lan Brary
Marion Street
North
Washington Avenue
P. F. Zizelmann
A. V. Bower
Wesleyan University
Lange
Lackawanna and
Scranton
Covnells
Royal Arcanum
Electric City Council
Brother J. ¢. Lange
Schiller Lodge
Our Life
Jacob C. Lange
Henry C. Dimler
W. M. Attest
Gilbert
Bec
Carbondale Contest Commission Witness Report
The Carbondale Archbald contest commission heard testimony from fifty eight witnesses. Contestant lawyers alleged 11 valid votes and 12 doubtful ballots were found among local ballots. Mr Hamilton claimed six thousand witnesses have been examined and one thousand defective votes identified to date.
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Contest Commission
Carbondale
Archbald
Hamilton
Board approves purchase of text and drawing books for schools
The board, following the supply committee, authorizes a large purchase of text books and drawing books to be bought before schools open on Rep. 12. The set in the nest does not include all required titles.
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Board of Control
New Revenue Ruling Stresses Written Stamps for Verbal Contracts
Chief Deputy Collector Milligan cites a new wartime revenue ruling requiring all verbal agreements to be reduced to writing and stamped. The law punishes unstamped sales or agreements with intent to evade tax with a misdemeanor and a $560 to $1,000 fine or up to six months imprisonment or both.
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War Revenue
Milligan
Philadelphia Press
Steel Railway Ties To Be Laid Under Quincy Avenue Pavement
Yesterday heard appeals on the city engineer’s assessment for the Quincy avenue pavement between Pine and Gideon streets. Only one appeal was made. Advertisements will be issued today for proposals to perform the work. The specifications call for tee channel ties every ten feet beneath the trolley rails and a concrete bed under the street railway paving.
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Yeaterday
Quincy Avenue
Pine
Gideon Streets
Hood's Sarsaparilla Offers Blood Nourishment
RELP 18 WANTED when the nerves become weak and the appetite fails Hood's Sarsaparilla gives help by making the blood rich pure and nourishing Get only Hood's HOOD'S PILLS are easy to take easy to operate Cure indigestion sick headache.
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Relp
Hood
Court House News Notes
The bond of W A Price tax collector Spring Brook township was approved by Judge Gunster for 400 with sureties H K Arms William J Richards and Thos J Morris Diyton D Franklin Benton. Divorce filed by R H M Holgate for Susan A Franklin with corespondent William Calwell allegation of unfaithfulness. Judgment in Taylor borough v Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Co. for pole tax affirmed. Catherine McNamara sues Scranton city for 33.40 damage from flooded water course at West Market and Henry streets. O'Brien & Kelly represent her.
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W. A. Price
Spring Brook Township
Gunster
H. K. Arms
Willam J. Richards
Thos. J. Morris
Diyton D. Franklin
Benton
R. HM
Holgate
Susan A. Franklin
William Calwell
Scott Township
John B. McPherson
Dauphin County
Taylor Borough
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company
Catherine McNamara
West Market
Henry Streets
Guilies
O'Brien & Kelly
Tables at unprecedented sale prices
A retailer touts tables offered at low prices claiming they are regular stock and well made, not cheap junk, urging customers to buy now while the sale lasts.
Republican County Convention to Nominate Local Officers
The Republican county convention meets August at 2 p m in Scranton Courthouse to nominate candidates for Congress Eleventh District and local offices for the November general election. Vigilance committee delegate elections will be held August 27 from 4 to 7 p m, with each district electing two qualified members for a one year term.
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Scranton
Congress
Eleventh Congressional District
James 8
Don’t Forget Mid-Summer Sale Goods at Half Price
A local sale advertises mid summer discounts with many items reduced about half price as stocks move quickly. Shoppers are urged to act fast to grab bargains before supplies run out.
Enamelware and household items sale list
A catalog of assorted household goods including enamel cups and pie plates, enamel twin match safes, iron bread pans, tin wash bowls, dairy pans, pudding pans, pot covers, buckets, miners lamps, smooth trays, stove parts, blue coffee cup sets, decorated sauce dishes, Mason jars, ammonia, clothes pins, drinking glasses, jelly tumblers, porcelain jar filler, lamp chimneys, large cups, Castile soap, Turkish bath soap, sand soap, and sold items priced in cents per dozen or pair.
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Colare Co
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Harrison
Blaine
McKinley
Smith
Pennsylvania
M. Quay
Boies Penrose
William Connell
Harrisburg
Colonel Stone
Nominats
MR. Schever
James McGuinness
Scheiier
Scheuer
Alderman Howe
Clarence Balentinie
Emil Bonn
Solomon Millar
Howe
John R. Johns
M. E
Charles
Wade M. Finn
Langstaff
Mr. Johns
Mackey
G. T. Davin
Greenwood
C. D. Finn
Georgee J. Rowall
Matthews
Powell
Ben Fern
John Williams
South Abington Township
Silas Griffin
Griffin
Committee On
Mr. Holkate
Schoola
N. 8
Clark's Green
GREEN
B. C. Green
DE. Mackey
Sipe & Blake's Circus
Scranton College OF Music
City Notes
Circle No. 19
Grand Army of the Republic
Soldiers’ Orphans' School
Nay Ave Park
Bartommy
Luberda
Kasson
Jacob BR. Rosenfeld
Olyphant
Liberda
Rosenfeld
Millar
The
Tribune
BAR Association
Archbald and Gunster
Schiller Lodge of Masons
Mr. Zimmerman
Forest Hill Cemetery
Scranton Liederkrang
Dickawanna Bar Association
Corclave of Heptasonics
Pall
Renaders
Harpers
Maren
Barnes
Monroe
Butler
Tarbell
Milne
Montgomery
Stowell
Dordien
Prane
Agen
Webster's
Worcester
China Mall
Wyoming Ave
Matoes
Canteloupes
Pierce’s Market
Spring
Heart Lake
Montrose
U. E. Crofut
Rep
Ablican County
China
Bome
Wyoming Avenue
E. C. Burt
Oxford
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka
Ave
the Great
Jonin H. Ladwig
A. F. Kizer
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
SCTLAN+ TON SAVINGS BANK
Vannles
Mercereau & Connell
Ens Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Commonwealth Building
Ming
W. T. Smith
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