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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1898

Page

12

Nomination Dates for Carbondale City Officers Set

City Republicans announce primaries January 7 for delegate selection to the Republican city convention and January 10 for mayor city controller treasurer and council and school posts. Meeting notes and committee vacancies listed with local social notes and events in Carbondale.

Carbondale Bevind Gammen Cornelmen Wr Aevelook Market Doling Eixth Avenue Wirth Piret Chetton Apn Petico

Death notices mix of names and places from a late update

The obituary notes Mire Anthony Gardens Parview Street died yesterday at age fifty two. The funeral is set for four oclock Thursday at Forty xen and street home. Martin John Meatrick Michael and Mistes Kathe Bridger Aria are named in the notice.

Mire Anthony Parview Street Waa Treland Odiebingd Martin John Meatrick Michael Mistes Kathe Bridger Aria Altoer Charies Giehrer Meine Io Chermally America Cose Marecuret

Contested City Labor Changes Spark Administrative Motion

Officials order a reallocation of workers on a gravity project after a misread memo. The Erie department plans to move personnel to other duties while continuing to employ those displaced until new positions arise.

Disturbance on North Main Street Involving a Young Woman

An intoxicated girl about twenty caused a scene on North Main Street and Salem Avenue carrying a bottle. She sang, danced, shouted at imaginary errand slaves and misbehaved with friends urging her to retire from public view. She was well dressed and not visibly injured.

North Main Street Salem Avenue

Exciting accident on North Main street injures two

A bus driven by John Devanes on North Main street yesterday afternoon had its tongue drop out. The team pulled in different directions causing a twist and a minor collision. No major damage was reported and the horses could only manage a few rods afterwards.

North Main Street John Devanes

Local and Personal News in Scranton

The Azores of this city will close New Year’s Day. Mr and Mrs George W Dowe are in Teliniva. Miss Norah Morrison returned to Philadelphia. Miss Martha Singer with guests Mittee Hattie Lowenberg and Marion Cross of Philadelphia spent yesterday in Scranton. New, 0, 0 and Powderly mines will shut down early next year until a third tall to Ne S breaker is laid, continuing about two weeks. Afterward mines expect to work at least nine hours daily for the rest of winter. The Pevachers alliance of Cirlhon dale and vicioity will hold their next.

Azores George W. Dowe Teliniva Norah Morrison Philadelphia Martha Singer Mittee Hattie Lowenberg Marion Cross Scranton Ne. S Pevachers Alliance of Cirlhondale and Vicioity

Inquest On Petro Wasglinick and Walsh Deaths

A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Petro Wasglinick and Joseph Walsh at the Ontario and Western crossing near Peckville found they died Saturday December 1888 when struck by an engine. The jury urged immediate safety improvements at the crossing.

Covener Petro Wasglinick Joseph Walsh Ontario and Western Ontario and Western Depot Peckville W. S. Bloes Wood Lloyd Betts Willian Wayne Wy FL Ketehum Arthur Thompson Presbyterian Church Messrs. Porty Brothers Scritton Theodore Mickville Thomas Pastor Spervivex Tonportien Perkville Mons Allin Weleane Tey Boot Ate Louvdise Sepa Suindiy Selioes Hinley Lathope McCormick Iany wWeeste Dleffocker Livtermntreari Janes Cowens Ciilieter John Warren Az Stetant James Cowane Ar- Bnitiat Med Treverton Ot Finiet Deesle Badd Whrarlans Arbur Warren Hartes Jenkins Fimily Hutchins Jermyn O. D. Bower Thompson Thuyeday Shiieking Eider Thorpe Loynorman Enoworth League W. L. Thorpe Edgar Helsted

Avoca Officers Elected for Catholic Mutual Benefit Society

The Avoca Catholic Mutual Benefit Association names officers led by Chancellor Patrick Summon and President James Jennings with a slate of trustees as the group reports ongoing community notices. Twin babies born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Healey died soon after birth, leaving the condition precarious.

Catholic Mutual Honevelent Association Saciuty Patrick Summon James Jennings Fleet Martin Conden Secord View Thomas Haskins Join Moore Financia Frank Little Marshal J.D. Clark Tt. Waleh Leonard M. J. Trean Theodory Hogan Afr A. J. Healey Jones Main Street Hark J. J. McLaughlin W. TB. Curran C.F. Hoban Mo J. Dixon Dy Hirge Frank Jennines A. I. Barrett Carbondale Lo Daughrer Newport News Surefield Fair Flossie Mire Oh Wan Kirchricion FT. Sturdevant

Public buys better pies and the best remedy wins

An analysis argues that price is constant, so only the superior article gains long term profits. It explains how public exposure to strong options drives preference, citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedies as a trusted choice for coughs colds and croup and noting Matthews Brow as wholesaler and retailer.

Chamberlain Matthews Brow Wheleseale

Clare's Green and Local Notices in Wilkes-Barre

Community notes report Clare's Green relatives visiting Wilkes-Barre for a couple of weeks. Marriage news notes Mr Charles Miller and Miss Viola Lord wed in Rockdale last Saturday. Several residents suffer grippe while others attend a burial in Dalton and a death in Danville. Reunion of the Courtright family held with all members present.

Rhodes Pred Mabel Wilkes-Barre Charles Miller Misa Viola Lord Rockdale I F.vans Edward Lutsey Jeremiah Northup J. J. Austin J. H. Cook Danville Alfred Dubrow Wank Korkdale B. FP. Courtright

Happiness vs Misery Pills and Harmful Tonic Tablets

A damaged note discusses a supposed Happiness vs Misery tonic marketed to treat nervousness and overindulgence. It claims to destroy appetite for alcohol and warns it can be administered without patient knowledge. Includes an address at 520 Pan n Ave Scranton Pa.

Pann Ave Scranton

Fire tears through dilapidated rink building. area damaged

A blaze at a crumbling rink in the business district roared from the rear about 2 50 yesterday morning. Firefighters from Excelsior and Leon battled the flames, saving nearby properties including John Ferguson's, while the building erected in 184 by Richard Gallagher had housed a skating ring and later club rooms. The incident follows a week of community events and lodge activities noted in town.

Leon John Ferguson Richard Gallagher Willam Shen Dr. White Revere Flynn Plymouth Hostaes Woidl Mac Piabs Jefer- Aen Coutles Ute Ciyant Ledger Mason W Gaylord Thomas W. Gaylord Thermas John T. Howe Boranton Gren George Wieland Erieburg Gwilvin Williame Steven Mnech Thomas Mires May Evans Gwilym Evans Evelyn Davies James Muir Scranton Rnoch Thomas Instituteo A

Camden Widow Sarah Welle Dies at Home

Clara Lindsey and relatives report the death of Mrs Sarah Welle widow of John Welle at her Camden residence. The obituary notes her as the daughter of Me and Mrs Fred Lindsey and lists her as surviving family members.

Clara Fred Lindsey Sarah Welle John Welle Camden

Thistle Lodge Marks 44th Anniversary Feast and Program

Thistle lodge of Odd Fellows held its 44th anniversary with a varied program enjoyed by members and their families. Grand Master Thomfe could not attend, but district officers led an engaging evening followed by a lavish banquet praised as one of the city’s best social events.

Thistle Lodge of Odd Fellows Thistle Lodge Gohonta W. Gaylord Thomfe Scranton Thomas Nittras Charles Sheppard Sheppard Master Dakin Wiliam Devaney John Evans Miss Willams John Foebaig Alexander Davis Prumer Jones James Quinnon Mabel Evans May Lis Williams Jennie Owen Stuod Llewellyn Cvity Ehtys

Public Auction At Karl Hobbs Farm In Marsh Brook

George Stevens conducted the sale with old hand efficiency. Cows brought high prices for the season and proceeds reached about 40 dollars. Hobbs plans to rent the place for a term, while John Clarkson rents to Charles Derker of Lenox who is already mowing. Local schooling notes mention Miss Van Fleet and other students on vacation.

Karl Hobbs George Stevens Hobbs John Clarkson Charles Derker Lenox

Electric heating finds new uses in industry and display

Electric heating is thriving with applications from baking ovens to window condensation prevention. Niagara Falls and Buffalo plants push low-cost power for shops, hotels, and trolley autos. Stores adopt small heaters in windows connected to lighting mains to eliminate sweating and improve displays.

Niagara Falls Duffilo Buffalo

Perruna praised as grippe remedy by public official

A long testimonial letter from Josiah Allen formerly Clerk of the Supreme Court of Olu extolls Perruna as a cure for la grippe and its aftereffects. It cites other letters from Columbus and Adrian endorsing Perruna for influenza catarrh and coughs, claiming rapid relief and improved health after treatment.

Josiah BL Allen Supreme Court of Olu Wis Picus Court Athens County House of Representatives Sind la Sioters St. Francie BRL Wincwnts Orphan Asylum Eust Matin Kirevl Bowes Avenue Columbus Hartman Pesruya Mra Anni Harmening Moro Manic Dane Vority Bartmits Dahl de Presert Hid Directiona Ciied Harmon Cat Perona Mother la Grippa Elias Guest Kearney Butilo County Nel Auterrh Pasellen Meniedellin Elronte Eripoe Lwerie City Hotel Pemena Drews Minefacturing Company Ohio

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