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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1897

Page

7

West Side Ward Circulators Target Oliver in Election Feud

A ward circular campaign accuses Republican nominee Joseph J. Oliver of breach of faith with constituents. The piece recaps Oliver’s stance on the Hampton street opening and notes supporters and hospital fund donations by local lodge members.

Bullwick Atver Jie Joseph J. Oliver Oliver Common Council Cout Hinman Oliver Bey ‘Tribune Hampton Street Meridien Street Fourth Street Lackawanna Avene Hill Lackawanna Avenue Hill Councman Iver John Ro Farr West Side Hospital Clarke Lipos’ Entertainment Remployes Auguela Castle Knighta The Golden Music Lodge No Sony of

Burial Notices From Welsh Congregational Church Funeral Services

Several obsequies are noted including the funeral of Dew Glan Ervich Wilhate, ex alderman of the Piest ward, held at the family residence and Forest Hill cemetery. Welsh delegates attended and floral tributes covered the bier. A separate service for William R. Richards occurred at the First Welsh Congregational church with large delegations and Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias involvement. A third service covered the burial of a six year old, Tela, at Washburn Street cemetery with a large church procession and multiple pallbearers.

Dew Glan Ervich Wil- Hate Welook Hampton Street Twelfth Street D. P. Jones Tabernave Congregational Church Jones Mheima Wael Morris Thomne Tom Waynhim David Beynon Tom Watkins William Thomas Williams Warair Aecelate Pallwuirers John WW William R. Richards Continental First Welsh Congregational Church Dr. Jones Peter Roberts Olyphant Congregational Church Hyde Park Lodge No. 200 Knights of Pythias Silurian Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Micharids Roger Evans Norma Willams Washburn Street Knights Pythias St. H Tela Mira Frederick Davis Tok Place Welock Lincoln Avenue B FY. Matthews Scranton Street Baptist Church Ghaegules Charles Carpenter Palmer Rice David Connor Robert Jarvis

Benefit entertainment by Navajo tribe and Red Men lodge

A local benefit entertainment is announced for tonight at Mears Hall by Navajo tribe No 105 and Improved Order of Red Men. The program lists multiple acts with performers including Johnson, Howe, Morgan, Williams, Rivers, Ayers, Boston Willime, Stephens, Morris, Harford, Clark, Jdonking and others. Doors open at 7 20 p.m.

Mears’ Hall Ayers Mary J. Boston-Willime LVI Stephens Morris Thomas William Harford Clark Thomas Bola Wilhim Ones Taylor Accompluniat Nelle Moges Thoms Doors Epun

Social at Thoms home features music and laughter

A social gathering at the home of Hilly Thoms on Jackson street Friday evening included singing instrumental music and lively entertainment. Guests and performers named include Morris Jenkins Collins Reese and Thomas among others with praise for Miss Rose Reese and Miss Notas Nigatole for their performances.

Hilly Thoms Jackson Street John. Morris Keyser Avenue Moesars Thomas Jenkins Collins Pray Rose Reese Mira W.00. Jenkins David A. Thomas John Dt. Lewis John Thomas John HH. Moris Pim .Thomas Air Henjarmin Ol. Thomas Jobin Jeakins Mary Carson Kiah Peters Thomas Miles Thowinte Haaris Norma Nichols Magshe Thomas Liede Jenkins Panilevans Mary A. Thomas Huse Reese Messrs Isaac Evins Abram J. Sivans Hudy. Catlins A. Grittiens

Welsh Baptist minister to lead Carmarthen church

At a congregational meeting of the First Welsh Baptist church the pastor Reverend W. O. Jones announced his resignation and plans to depart for Wales to take charge of the Priory Street Church in Carmarthen. A farewell reception will be held for him in March.

Fev. W. OS. Jones Marmehab Wales Priory Street Carmarthen First Walsh Baptist Church Jones Alt. Johns

Third ward Democrats organize social club event and notices

The Third district Democrats hosted a Friday evening club with officers led by Jimet McHale as president and Charles Snyder as secretary. Reports include social plans, a resignation from S. M. Reese to join Lackawanna Wire, real estate notes, and local business directory items from Palmer & McDonald's and Morgan's Pharmacy.

Wominde Edwin Heese Arthur Lee Mine West Side West Side Wheelmen Lonathen Cayrle Phillips Jackson Street Lila #le Cordelia Owen Taylor Mike Danving Mears’ Hall M. Reese North Hyde Park Avenue Wellsan Hardware Company Hea Lackawanna Hari- Wire Company Choice Palmer & McDonalds

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

Claims the product has soothed millions of children for over fifty years during teething. It is said to calm the child soften the gums allay pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide offered at twenty five cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Battle for Better Local Government in Dunmore

Republicans campaign to replace the current borough administration, citing debt and poor investments. Candidate profiles include Burgess-Dan Powell and George Weber, with warnings about Democratic tactics and a call for voter reform. Community notices recap visits by Edith Knight and local social updates as campaign events proceed.

Providence Perjury Case Involving Barrett and McLain

Patrick Barrett was arraigned for perjury by Alderman Roberts after a testified incident in which Barrett claimed Thoms McLain shot at him during a dispute over allegations Barrett made. Barrett’s husband and vigilante actions led to a police response, a warrant, and subsequent withdrawal of charges. Barrett was jailed on $800 bond. his wife and Maud Oakley were also detained on similar charges.

Patrick Barrett Alderman Roberts Barrett Thoms McLain McLain Arrett Mise

Walter Jones Visits His Parents in Marton Street

Walter Jones of Wyoming seminary visits his parents Mr and Mrs Jones on Marton street. Lydia Farrer is at her home on Cherry street. The friends of Miss Daina Cap- are mentioned among local residents in this brief society note.

Cherry Street Plon Edith Knight Fitzuroy Alva Als. Kinlehht Cherryetree Ainnan Carpenter Thoom Street Waverly Pharasday William Jolson Bona Arthur Walter New York Phrence Cherry Strett Hose Odd Fellowes Hal Duinmore Walter Jones Wyoming Seminary Mra. &. Jones Marton Street Mies Lydia Farrer

Notts Will Not Seek Re‑election Amid New School

South Side Herman Notts, controller of the Nineteenth ward, will not run again next spring if his plane meets success. A modern ward school is under construction and likely ready for the new school year. Multiple aspirants eye the position, alleging Notts misleads constituents. Funeral services were held for Fred Hann. a requiem mass occurred at St. Peter's Cathedral and burial followed at Dunmore Catholic Cemetery. An infant of Bernard McBride on Stone Avenue was to be buried today. Cholua cut Mowers and flower designs advertised by Palmer MacDonald.

Herman Notts Nots Nora Mr. Noty Fred Hann St. Peter's Cathedral Dunmore Catholic Bernard McBride Stone Avenue Palmer & MacDonald's

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Fast Relief

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered from inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks. After using the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism she regained the ability to walk in three days and claims it saved her life. Sold by Carl Loren, druggist, Scranton, 418 Lackawanna avenue.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Carl Loren Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Relief and Cure

A testimonial ad touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, universally effective remedy for piles. It claims immediate relief, no unsafe ingredients, and a price of 50 cents to $1 per package, with Pyramid Pills at 10 cents per box. A caller from Indianapolis reports severe suffering and recovery after using the product, urging readers to seek the free information brochure from Albion, Michigan.

Gieia Wey Hinkley Mineiesippi St. Tadinnpolis Ind Saya Colleay Soconte Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Obituary notices mark community losses in Archbald area

A flurry of obituaries details sudden deaths and long illness among Archbald and nearby towns. Mrs Tirey Hi Prps died at home from heart trouble. Thomas Mirdh died in Hawley after a long bout with dropsy. several other residents including Mrs Mice, Mrs Klein, Mrs Evans, and Miss Della are mourned as families note lineages and survivors across landmarks like Forest Hill cemetery and Washburn Street.

Tirey Vfal Nuv Freeman PhUpe Pierte Ware Huson Serle Wilidin Blinn Davis Hume Scot Mamie Bling Wieneral Forest Him Thomas Mirdh Cherry Hide Hawley Morniinn Devonshire England America Wayne County Della Hoonewdile Arthur Therpe Carbondale Do Bingham

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