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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1897

Page

7

West Side Ward Gubernatorial Race Drives Voter Interest

The Fifth Ward hosts a heated contest among three regular candidates for mayoral duties while independents challenge. In the Fifteenth Ward Oliver opposes a plan to convert properties to city use amid council friction. In the Eighteenth Ward Dehby Jones and John Kelley, under hustle, seek influence, and in the Twenty‑First Ward Republican Norton faces Democrat Dale. An evening program features Gertrude Frange and a chorus by Thomas and Morgan with entertainment from local figures.

Bexalod Davin Blair Henfamin Carllfiths DD Wallera Common Council Street van Harp Simon Gar Iimele Couneilman Oliver Tim Hampton Aleman Dehby Jones John Kelley Thomas Noreton Dale M. T. Dale Tenefayette College Keyner Val- Tey Norton

Opening Exercises At Weld School In New Building

The Weld School will host opening exercises in the afternoon to celebrate its new building. Guests include school officials and members of the school board. About 57 invitations were issued for the event with musical numbers, a welcome address, a history outline, and a dedication ceremony.

T. J. Jennings Weld Christman George Rowell Judes Hy MM. Bachards Sehank William Hayes Allin Bana Bonners Setinol Mice Thlanche Conklin Edu Bune Tao Youna Loo Tanui Cruttenden Schiool

Pow Wow in Mears Hall With Navajo Tribe Followers

A gathering in Mears Hall featured Navajo followers led by Ted Meow amid many friendly white attendees who paid to enter. Aldermany Jos Howe chaired the event with Professor Johnson on piano and speakers including William Morgan and Miss Segle William, plus Lenjamin Griffiths.

Mears’ Hall Ted Meow Aldermany Jos T. Howe Donan Chal Professor Johnson Chief Howe Wiliam Morgan Comie Sigele William Recited Lenjamin Grifithy Mr. Griffiths

Elite dancing class event at Metra Hall announced

The Elite dancing class plans an evening event at Metra Hall with Law dones orchestra to provide music and dance. The committee promises a refined arrangement and expects a large turnout amid much pleasant anticipation.

Metra Lawdones Comimiitioe Chorce Tne

Local concert and revival services at various churches

A Thursday event led by Miss Margaret Gibbs promotes a West Side benefit with the Imperial Quartette at Jackson Street Baptist Church. Revival services continue this week at Simpeon Methodlet Kipl aggregation as community figures attend gatherings, with Miss Amy Runkel from Harvey's Lake visiting relatives and local residents noted for recent activities and errands.

Margaret Gibbs West Side Shuspha Jusilee Singera The Imperia Quartette Jackson Street Baptist Church Kiplaggpat Crwtich Dey A. i Gmstor U Oita Chiatenes M Mickey North Midin Ven New York Amy Runkel Harvey's Lake Mra Swoyse North Linton Avenue Mises Connell Pistons Misses Reese North Filtre Avenue Tewksbury North Rebecca Avenue van Wilet Washburn Treet Jan Davis Liegee Tainsford North Bromley Avenue Glowmsbhure Anna Benehlen Minceln Great Hoend Pompton Street Walter Petoe Landis Street Cilvinette Mijpris Palmer & Meonalds Roberts North Maine Y. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue

Baptists Meet for Weekly Conference in Abington

The Vanlist ministers of the Abington association gathered at Jackson Street chapel West Mile for their regular weekly conference. The morning session opened with a sermon on Le Christianity a Failire followed by discussion. A noon dinner was served by the Laws Aid Society. In the afternoon Rev Joseph Ky Piso preached on Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed.

Abington Association Jackson Street Baptist Chapel West Mle Peon Avenue Yusteniay Seston A. B. O'Nei Dunmore Joseph Dixon Wenn Avenue Wil Form Citeen Th Ilinner Lawes Aid Society Church Josdenh Ky Piso

Wall Formally Committed After Jail Break Charge

William Wall who escaped from the county jail was arraigned yesterday on the jail break charge. Warden Simp and officials stated Wall still faces several months of sentence to serve. The grand jury will indict for the breaks, and he is to be recommitted for a longer term if found guilty.

William Wall Simypsom Wall Mids Walleppt Lenkines Harge

Nineteenth Ward Candidates Miller and Wirth Face Voters

Suburban News outlines Miller and Wirth as candidates for alderman in the Nineteenth Ward. Miller, born Shanty Hill, aged forty two, touts mining work and a record in county service. Wirth praised for an exemplary tenure and strong ties to local interests. The piece notes local political influence from the Hall ring and hints at voter expectations this election season.

A Ton Miller Wis

Dunmore Borough Candidates and Civic Meeting Report

The Dunmore slate lists Republican candidates for borough offices led by Turgesy Dan Powall treasurer Louie Wagin and William Correll for tax collector with several council and school board names. A Christian Endeavor meeting at the Dunmore Presbyterian church Tuesday evening features prominent speakers and a women's society supper at Dudley Street Papilet church with admission 25 cents. A birthday party marked John Harvey’s seventeenth at his home on Heery Herbert with many friends in attendance and gifts.

Turgesy Dan Powall Louie Wagin William Correll Weber William McCulloch M. K. Kellum Jerry Mikeak George Jackson Jhirry Winters A. P. Mibshall Jmatleo Moune A. AL Koolaer Denver Dunmore Presbyterian Church Pyar Tatulock Beyeri Ladies' All Society Dudley Street Norfolk Mor Abe Coton Pottersirowt John Harvey Heery Hbert

Local Society Notes and Church Socials Report

The Women’s Christian Temperance group will hold a weekly meeting at Mrs. WC Reyne’s home on New York Street this afternoon. Athens visitor Will Lynch spent Sunday with Mrs. Mies of Samer Hot, Ave. The Hapnet church Ladies Missionary fair will serve a Martha Wards Inaction tomorrow evening starting at six. A social was held last night by the Jumton Epworth League at Asbury Methodist Play church with recitations and musical interludes by local youths. Mrs. FO. Dunn and others will host guests at Boulevard Avenue, while Miss Nit He Newell plans a trip to Alabama for a few weeks.

Ely Hall Mikuchi Coyne Firat Podiay Élcortor Lnte John Alettalen Stotle Avenue Remiuina Hyde Park Tarontons Ars Berevil Motive Stonaventie Robert Callery Red Callers Areypenne Prinket Troven Hellefonte Mira Louise Foirenild Pualtyra Fairehild South Washington Avenue Min Mir Patrick Kelly Remington Avenue Peter McCaffrey Cedar Avenue Jutin Santor New York Palmer & McDonald'’s Women's Christian Temperance Inton Mra Reyne Will Lynch Athens Mies Samer Hapnet Martha Wards Vening Asbury Ovial Overhatieh Blnehe Thornypoon Alm We Joth Tinker Mies Mig Bator Baker Slater

Election officers appointed in multiple wards and districts

Court appoints election overseers for Scranton and Dunmore areas. Names listed include Mirgk dle triet and Olyphint-Tirst ward appointees, with numerous inspectors and majority inspectors named for various wards and districts. The text records appointments in the Sixth ward Seound district and Ninth ward Serigiton, among others.

Scranton Nineteenth Ward Mirgk Dle Triet Michiel Wevine Chath Weepfanl Savon Viletilet Martin Na Tin Osetr Strueh Taird Divtelet Jered I. Snyder Pred Wirth Pourth Herminnw Notz B. J. Frany Olyphint Tirst MOW Cine Jn. Wim Mb. W. Cummings John le Davie Pitat Dietriel Monies Lennhin John Phenns Palmwerd Alletetet Willi Lawler Dotin Marke MeQnatin James T. Winn Winton Jamies Pw Wille Jan Pleteher John Langan Patrich Cares Wae Ames Rvah Patrek Contery Dickson Michael Fitzpatrick Seound Dunmore George E. Thompson Serigiton

Katie Rooneys Hit Delights Scranton Audience

Katie Rooney daughter of Pat Rooney performed at the Prothinghnny last night in an operetta and specialty mix titled Kathe i Ragnes veater New York ere. The sixteen person company includes sister Mattie and Pat Rooney jr with John Bryant Nelie Cleaver Arthur White law and Herry Stewart. The program featured three parts The Mel Nontte's Daughter an interlude of specialties and a burlesque The Dandy Maascot. The audience praised the Rooney troupe for its versatility and originality.

Scranton Katie Rooney Patrick Kathe i Ragnes Rooney Kathe Mattie Pat Rooney Ehiel Amone John Bryant Nelile Cleaver Arthur Whitelaw Herry Stewart Mel Nontte

Thurlow Cures Neuralgia and Diseases of the Eye

An advertisement touts Thurlow remedies as cures for neuralgia and eye diseases. Testimonies from Mrs. Sarah Molise of Berlington and W. Uy Kit of Scranton claim complete or rapid relief after using Thurlow products. Physicians are offered home visits via postal card requests from Scranton, with office examinations advertised.

DTS Germany Prijev Thurlow Sarah Molise Washburn Street Berinton Fred Phuysicians Scranton Hfe

Obituary notices from Wyoming Valley deaths and services

Obituaries listing Joshua Wright Comly and multiple local residents outline funeral plans, birthplaces, family ties, and affiliations. Included are details on graves, churches, towns like Danville and Olyphant, and noted individuals such as Mrs. Mary Kenny, Martin McCarthy, and Ransford Goodwin.

City Christian Endeavor Union Meets at Y M C A Hall

The Yeruliy monthly gathering of the city union of Christian Endeavor societies convened last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association hall. President Rev. George E. Gull presided as reports from committee chairmen were read with encouragement. Mr Halleman announced the formation of a promising new society in Iuatling and a draft budget discussion suggested a likely budget meeting in the Penn Avenue Band at church soon.

Yeruliy Wunion Christian Endeavor Societies Young Men's Christian Association George E. Gull Halleman Penn Avenue Church

Court House News Notes

Court notices report divorce case action, appointment of guardians, and injunction rulings. Minor children of Wallace Swirls involved. charter approval for Richmondale area desituation recorded. Readers see corrections requested on an error in a merchant’s maorian and a statutory burglary release.

Charles Motion Amnella Charlies Sheridan Borgosh Winten Dephargo John Fr. Mader Joseph Wallace John Emini Wallace Swirts Richmondale COUIL MM. Powell & Co Aearnet Archbald

Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers Low Excursion Rates

For McKinley's inauguration in Washington the Lehigh Valley Railroad advertises very low excursion fares. The offer promotes sight seeing at the capital with affordable travel and scenic routes through Pennsylvania mountains described as Switzerland in America. Inquire at ticket agents for schedules and rates.

McKinley Washington Lehigh Valley Railroad United States Pennsylvania Switzerland America

Laxative Gramo Quinine Tablets Ad

Druggist ad promises a full refund if Gramo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. Packaged for household use, price listed at 26 cents.

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