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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1895

Page

7

Masquerade and social events highlight Highland suburb scene

Society hosts a Friday masquerade ball at St David's Hall with a chaperoned guest list. Indigo social at First Welsh Baptist Church features a six piece program spelling Indigo with letters. Republican club in West Side fills officer posts as New Year plans unfold.

St. David's Hall H. M. Edwards D. M. Jones M. Lb. Hiair Edward Clark P. F. Struppler L. H. Gibbs B.D. Fellows Charles Burr R. W. Walker George W. Jenkins Pred Becker George W. Phillips John Walker First Welsh Baptist Church Emily L. Evans Sarah Meredith Trolleo Barbara Lewis Emily IL Evans Sayasushies Elizabeth Jones Charles Richards Gavotte May Richarda

Twentieth Ward Democratic caucus politics and candidates

Local Democrats in the Twentieth ward face a lively contest with multiple candidates for several offices. Tension centers on caucus procedures as defeated hopefuls may pursue nomination papers. Key figures include Common Councilman Daniel P. Battle Timothy Lavelle and George Decker, with John Gibblns regarded as a strong school controller candidate. The piece also notes funerals and community events in Hyde Park and surrounding areas.

Thomas J. Coyne Daniel P. Battle Timothy Lavelle George Decker John Gibblns Battle John E O'Malley No. 4

Hartford holiday notes and local society happenings

Thomas E. Williams returns to Hartford from holidays with parents on William street. Ross Lloyd of Baltimore Medical College visits for vacation. Miss Bessie Mabey is ill at the Bristol House. Michael Kelly of Baltimore is visiting. George Benedict ill at home. Miss Lingle Lynn visits from Hawley. Lotus Literary and Dramatic society held a social in Father Whitty rooms with a fine program and will meet weekly on Wednesdays. Benjamin Jenkins on West Market street improving from a serious illness. Mrs. and Mrs. William Halderman begin housekeeping on Kina avenue. Mrs. Howell Powell of Spring street recovering from erysipelas. Miss Binnie Dougherty of Wilkes-Barre visiting Bristol House. Indoor baseball: Trilby defeated Asterhout’s at Company armory 24 to 16. Trilby dancing class to host matinee at Company H armory New Year’s afternoon with Profs Liegd and Davis leading the dancing.

Thomas E. Williams Hartford The Lotus Literary and Dramatic Society Father Whitty Benjamin Jenkins West Market Street W. Db. Donne William Halderman Kina Avenue Howell Powell Spring Street Leucogennne Binnie Dougherty Wilkes-Barre Bristol House Asterhout Losteeat Company Armory Trilby Company H Armory Liegd and Davis

Tea Drinking Under Fire From Medical Experts

A physician argues tea consumption harms the throat and stomach, worsens dyspepsia, affects heart and circulation, and may fuel melancholy and suicidal thoughts. The piece cites rising teadrinking among the lower classes as a contributing factor.

Republican City Committee Sets Primary and Convention

Scranton Pennsylvania voters prepare for the Republican primary on January 4 1896 to select delegates to the city convention on January 7 1896 at Music Hall Lackawanna avenue. The convention will nominate candidates for mayor city treasurer city controller and city assessors with ward delegations listed and names of vigilance committee members.

Republican Ci Scranton Cc. St. Ine Republican City Committee Republi Music Hall Lackawanna Avenue Republican Party

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