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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1898

Page

5

Prominent Cuban Junta Counselor Seen in Scranton

Horatio Rubeis of New York, a Cuban junta counsel, visits Scranton. A sharp attorney with deep Cuban sympathies, he handles junta legal matters and is noted as astute among the New York bar. Meanwhile Officer Joye enforces truancy, startling students with his brass-buttoned uniform and reducing school absences.

Horatio Rubeis New York de Lome Scranton Junta Martin Joye Mia Posithoy Joyce la Joyon Omfcwr Joyer

Community notices and club events amid election eve chatter

An article itemizes charity dues and charter memberships for a local church mission group. It notes a successful dinner and entertainment, a plum pudding recipe auction bringing in funds, and lists social events from the Sweanton Whist club, the Oia Wis club, and the Beruntai Howling association with election returns and refreshments. A humorous remark about a man declining a Home concert ticket ends the item.

Beyond Presbytetion Church Gycton

Personal notices and visits from a small town page

A list of residents and guests includes Telseoconiat J. D. Clark of Midison avers, Miss Alice MacGinniss of Carbondale visiting Mourth street, Mrs Frank Brindase arrest, Myer Davidew traveling to Hes ton and show markets, Lizzie Malvern visiting Edith Softley, Edith Greeley Plum visiting her parents, and several others leaving Wednesday for Hot Springs Ark for weeks.

J. D. Clark Midison Avert Alice MacGinniss Carbondale Mixa O' Boyle Mourth Street Brindase Washington, . c Myer Davidew Heston, Lynn Wagt Misa Lizzie Malvern Wilkes-Tharre Edith Softley Mulberry Street Mra Edith Greeley-Plum Pourhkeepsie East Market Street Mot Springs Ark Eix-Sheriff Robinson John Henore Victor Koch M. I. Dale C.D. Weegmat Frank Thompson BR. ‘i Gould Peter Zeigler Dr. Woerhlau Chairlea HL Miller Albert Bing

Pennsylvania Bicycle Protective Association Formed

The board of directors announced the creation of the Pennsylvania Bicycle Protective Association to operate in the region with branches in key counties. The plan includes theft response, immediate wheel loan, replacement options, registered wheel identification, and related accident coverage through national agents.

Pennsylvania Bicycle Protective Association Wheelimen Scranton Pennsylvania Blovele Protective Association Othe Barring & McSweeney Columbia Natonal Hemistry Company New York John A. Fritg J. M. Kemmperer

Lincoln's Birthday Social by Camp No 4 Sons of Veterans

A social and entertainment event commemorating Lincoln's birthday was held Saturday evening in Griffin poet rooms by Camp No. 4, Sons of Veterans. Alder man John T. Howe chaired with recitations music selections and brief addresses. The Ladies Auxiliary served refreshments at the end.

Lincoln Ezra Griffin Sons of Veterans John T. Howe Ladies’ Auxiliary Society

Obituaries from South Seranton and Scranton area deaths

Residents Margaret Gilmore Emma Hallock and Mrs Williams are listed with death dates and ages. Each notice notes residence addresses and funeral details including times and Forest Hill or Washburn Street cemeteries. Interments follow services held at their respective homes.

Gilmore South Seranton Fel Margaret Gilmore GA Mall Street Forest Hill Cemetery Hallock Scranton Emma Hallock Wbout Wee Penn William W. Williams LW Academy

Tomorrow's Battle Mirrors Local Ballot Clash

The Republican city committee reports strong organization as campaigns enter final week. In wards two, four, six, nine, twelve and fourteen battles shape up with incumbents and challengers like P. I. Gordon, Simon Thomas, Myron Kasson, and Edward James Jr. vying for council seats while Clarke, Joyce, Durr and Planaghan fend off Democratic pressure. With Bellevue Heights boosting turnout, Republicans forecast gains across councils and the school board, though some wards see close fights and organized opposition from Democrats and independents.

P. I. Gordon Wade M. Finn Alao Select Council Simon Thomws Moet John Renedeler Common Council William V. Griffthe John E. Hesan P. F. Galpin Formmon M. E. Clarke John Joyce Bellevue Heights Edward James, Jr Aceet Charlie E. House Democratic City Committee Clarke Joyce Tribune Fred Durr Thomas C. Melvin St. Charles Durr F. W. Zivelmann John J. Planaghan Pennsylvania Ninth Myron G. Kasson O. B. Wheat Twelfth Ward Adam Schroeder Fred F. Schoen Edward Coleman Cime Campaiion John Hoban Thomas J. Coyne M. J. Cusick

Chocolate varieties advertised in 4 lb packages

An advertisement lists assorted chocolate flavors including fine vanilla chocolate in 4 lb packages priced at 5 cents each.

Mysterious Fire Damages Downtown Building and Museum

Firefighters quelled a midnight blaze at a two story wooden building on Spruce Street housing a wax works museum and several offices. Damage totaled about 1200 to the structure and large losses for Sherman Musser Leader and the museum proprietor Frank Chevalier who pawned diamonds to cover expenses. Chevalier blamed trespassers in Sherman Musser’s space while asserting no fault on his part.

Spruce Street George B. Davidson Culver Manufacturing Company William Frantz Louis Schwass Hickey Sherman & Musser Pyes Frank Chevalier Montreal Davidson Keller Leader Chevalier Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Scranton Trbune William Hill

Open Parliament Tonight on Henry George Single Tax Theory

The meeting at 328 Adame Avenue will discuss Henry George’s single tax theory with speakers including Ex Mayor John H Fellows Charles Leroy Wheeler Rev J D Williams KL Williams and Professor A Lang erfield. It begins a series of discussions on current topics.

Henry George Adame Avenue John H. Fellows Charles Leroy Wheeler J. D. Williams KL. Williams A. Langerfield

Meeting at New York Y M C A Rooms Promotes Fire Response

Young men gathered at the Washington avenue Y M C A to discuss the Wyoming avenue fire and the association’s future. General Secretary George G. Mahy urged loyalty and self sacrifice, urging members to fund a new building and to pay their dues promptly.

Young Men's Christian Association Washington Avenue Descolition Mr. Mahy Wyoming Avenue Hts

Costly day’s work leads to jail for boy Collins

A boy named Collins was jailed after his mother paid extra costs at Alderman Wright’s office. The charges include thrashing Goldslager and a day’s work lost fee of five dollars. the mother refused to pay the extra amount.

Jtall Collins Goldslayer Alderman Wright Goldslager

Team Returns After Mysterious Disappearance in Scranton

A distorted police report notes Curt Miller’s team of horses and wagon vanished after last Friday night in South Scranton. Miller claimed he hitched the team to a post in North Scranton, but the outfit disappeared when he checked the post, leaving investigators to follow a puzzling clue.

Curt Miller South Scranton Miller North Scranton

North Scranton Police Searched for Owner of Bucks Coats

The North Scranton police reportedly failed to travel from the north to the south side in search of a missing owner. For three days horses have been looking for their owner in the place where he left them. Miller can collect his team at 631 Prospect Avenue.

Scranton Miller Prospect Avenue

New divisional numbers set by Hibernian boards at Lackawanna

A Saturday meeting at 421 Lackawanna reallocated Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions by ballot. Fi and A denote old Erin and America boards with numbers reassigned, plus committee appointments for a state convention to be held in April.

Order of Hiberniana Erin America Lackawanna Erin and

Special Sale Offers On Meats and Poultry Prices

Local ad lists price per pound for Choice Roast Beef and Leg Lamb, Leg Mutton, Round Steak, Front Quarters Lamb, Fresh Pork, and Fresh Chicken. The advertisement emphasizes per pound rates with varying cents values.

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