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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
4
Classified advertisement for Kanton & Co at North Main Street inviting job work orders and Bibleation tests with office hours listed and prompt attention promised.
A program at Mitchell’s fall concert featured selections by Tenny and Mattressen, piano solo by Professor Mennie, solo by Miss Hanna Brown, recitation by Master Joseph Jenkins, and instrumental duet by Lebtard and Melvin.
Miss Tila Ritts of Ripon visits Miss Minnie Brauer of North Might street while Henry Kearner remains home ill. Mr and Mrs John Evans travel to Wilkes Barre, Mrs CL FTathiron visits relatives in Wilkes Barre, and Mrs Adebert Day improves after two weeks of illness. Richard Crate shoots a red fox on the mountain east of the city, seventh this winter. The Thomsons of Tthwen visit Mrs Corly. Professor Thomas has measles. A sleighride to Waoymart delights several youths and Misses Havenstein Thompson Scull Lockwood. Oscar Miste suffers scarlet fever. Prof John P McCawley is serious at Belmont street home. Rev T Bldenon notes Evangelist Needham’s expected arrival next Sunday pending family illness.
The piece reports Republican and Prohibition party participation in a borough election with close contests for constable and tax collector. It lists officials elected or endorsed including Reynolds as constable and Reynolds as tax collector, plus names like Klinefelter Manchester Passett and Le Meynolda. Other items note a resident’s paralysis, Langetalt stage company additions, March 16 church entertainment plans, and local court actions involving Trunt & Connellys and Halsemith v. GOP.
The Cure notes a publication delay of Odd Pellows anniversary. Mr. and Mrs Charles Gardner attended a Musical Alliance in Fleetville. A large party of local youths, including many named individuals, enjoyed a sleigh ride to Tunkhannock and Oyster supper at the Keeler house. The tenth wedding anniversary of Mrs Theresa Wrigley Snover was celebrated in Scranton with several guests. Movers Beach, Gilbert and Editor James Taylor inspected East Mountain springs yesterday.
Archbald reports Tuesday voting shows Republicans winning for the first time ever in several seats previously Democratic strongholds. Votes totaled about 950 with majorities: Langan over Lane for burgess, 80. Duly over Manley for justice, 112. Mahady over Middleman for auditor, 248.
Price Burg and J A Barron push to relocate the postoffice to Lincoln Street Clock. A Throop dancing class draws many youths. Tuesday’s election sees Citizens party victory with candidates Morrie Welsh tax collector Theodore Wieland auditor John Wieland council Second ward Willam Summers council Third ward James Twiss school director Second ward Robert Burleigh land school director Third ward Fred Kie elected.
In the second ward election William Summers and John Miller each received 83 votes. The election board drew a lot to break the tie and William Summers was chosen as the council candidate.
Mrs Mary Renney of Delaware street was buried after a 10 o clock funeral at St Patrick s church The sermon was preached by Rev J M Smihnter The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Pall bearers included Thomas Donnelly Patrick Gilmartin John Cummings Peter Ineleaby James Carbine James Mc Hale and James McAndrew
The Elmhurst borough election passed quietly with the Republican ticket unanimously chosen. The official tally lists Bur gess J M Rhodes 48, El Wilcox 48, Justice of the Peace J A Snyder RR Sh J W Williams 81, Tax collector William Syoever, Overseer Romeyn Snyder, Auditor B D Cooper 41, Henry Gatun 47, H G Thayer 40, James W Parting 387, School directors John Fuller 4s 8, a Riel 420 003. Remaining notes mention Rev Browe assisting revival, Ladies' Aid chicken supper, and local construction plans for a new edifice.
Republicans sweep borough offices electing burgess two school directors auditor collector and officials. Democrats claim two ecouncilmen one school director judge of election and one inspector. Also notes funeral attendance and local social updates.
An advertorial promoting Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims it helps kidney bladder and urinary issues. It asserts relief from frequent urination back pain and incontinence, touts quick and effective results, and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Frank Winters and Richard Gendall returned to Wyoming after several days away. William Winters started work as a teamster for Weeton Milling in Olyphant. Four year old Tommie Cavanaugh and James Reynolds Jr. of Mayfield are ill with diphtheria. The Sons of Veterans drum corps host a social this evening. The Episcopal convent event drew a large crowd and was reported a success. A wedding at the Bennett home on Ho and Second streets joined Mae Bennett and Gomer Lewis. Reverend Francis Gendall officiated. Senate confirms Thomas A. Hendricks as postmaster of Jermyn.
Residents visit friends in Peckville Carbondale and Scranton. The Sarafield fair opens with a new hall, two contests and public inspection planned. St Marys choir visits Wilkes-Barre. Local election results tilt Democratic with Mo Whaten as lone Republican victor. list of successful candidates for various posts included.
A donation event at the home of W. S. Fiace supported Rev. A. W. Levies, pastor of the Lantiat church, described as a pleasant and profitable occasion. Walter O'Malley returned to his western home in New Mexico on Monday. A social gathering, a card party, is planned at W. H. Swallow's home Friday evening. The drama drill and Le Parastine entertainment were announced in last Saturday's Tribune to occur.
The Thursday and Friday events have been moved back one week. An upcoming full announcement will appear in Tuesday’s issue. The local election proceeded quietly but with substantial turnout for a local issues ballot.
The Tuesday borough vote produced close results in both wards. In First ward Democratic candidates won several key posts including burgess D W Lamperon. Justice of the Peace James Kethledge and William Kitts gained majorities. Republicans trailed. School director and council seats were also decided with narrow margins. In Second ward Fas Bott led for burgess while Peter Ace and others won several posts, with majorities small and recounts possible.
Miss Josephine Rowley, from a prominent Roman Catholic family, wed Dr. W N Whipple a Protestant excommunicating Rowley from the church. Bridesmaid Alice Maisinley may also be cut off. The ceremony, by Rev J H George at the bride’s home, sparked social and church debate.
Farmers urge removal of duty on American wheat and flour in Winnipeg. Dominion commissioners hear complaints as millers threaten to suspend operations until tariff decisions are announced. Raiders warn U S grain entering Canada free could ruin milling interests while agriculturists push for freer trade.
In Dridgeloro William V. Hubls hosted a crowded shooting match last week drawing several Methodist church members. Pastor Rev. Henry G. Williams denounced rambling and the sinful shooting matches during a Sunday sermon, warning of their bad influence surrounding the affair.
A report from Terre Haute Indiana dated February 17 states medical students in Newport Virginian dissecting cadavers contracted tuberculosis and died, sparking health concerns about autopsy exposure.
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