Local Ward and District Officials List
A compiled roster of names by ward and district detailing chairmen secretaries and district representatives. The list includes Fifteenth to Twentieth wards with numerous individuals such as John M Edwards David M Jones Willan Williams Eugene Davis and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jones
J. BF. Jordon
Firet
John M. Edwards
David M. Jones
Willan Willams
Prod Leber
Ciant
George A. Connor
William Suydam
Eugene Davis
A. H. Shephand
Firet Viberelet
Marty C. Barker
F. M. Spencer
M. EB. Hand
OH. Clemens
Jed Gardner
James MeHrler
Charles Hamm
Joseph Schricher
Henry Kammer
Oscar Btrauseh
George F. Schwenker
Fred Weber
William Hoffman
Joaaph Wolf
Julian Cooper
Fred Jones
Joseph Shorten
Mathias Gard
James Shorten
James Edwards
Twents-firet
Langstaf
Willan Coughlin
Charles Parry
Evan ‘Thomas
Slovedhs
F.H. Clemons
Attest
Thomas H. Dale
W. S. Millar
Calendar from Rollinson Sons Brewing Company on West Side
A near season calendar is issued by Rollinson Sons Brewing Company of the West Side. A drunken tramp smashed a front window at the Rescue Mission on Franklin Avenue to provoke arrest. Patrolman FP Jones detained him at the station. Mrs. Louisa Barr wife of Thomas Barr rests at 11 this morning at her daughter Mrs. Lafayette Kought home on Wyoming Avenue. Funeral services at Taylor Baptist Church and interment in Taylor Cemetery. Board of Health meets in Municipal Building Monday at 3:30. Jota AleNulty carpenter of Green Kidwe fracturing his elbow after a fall from a folding scaffold. he was taken to Luckawanhu Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. Rollinson Sons
West Side
Franklin Avenue
Jones
Louisa Barr
Thomas Barr
Lafayette Kought
Wyoming Avenue
Taylor Baptist Church
Tie Luckawanhu Hospital
Attorneys Rush to Complete Brief in One Day
A prominent attorney demanded a full legal brief completed in one day. The Tribune Job Department was able to finish the task by four o'clock, sending the proof to the attorney's office to ensure service the next day. The service offers are open to any attorney who submits the brief for processing.
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Tribune
Local Socials and Events Highlight Wilkes-Uwane North End
Mrs and Mrs Henry Williames visit friends in the North End. John Sheehan is arrested for intoxication at West Market and Bloom. William Lynott's surprise twentieth birthday party features games singing and dancing with friends and relatives. Indoor baseball games and a 1896 Tribune handbook sale are noted along with Wo ood s College Scranton boasting its facilities and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrmitta
Scranton
the Tribune
Henry Williames
Wilkes-Uarre
North End
Williama
Mitzgerald, Lynott
Sullivan Bell
Matthew Flynn
Ali
Richard
Lloyd
Leen Housekeeping
Rockwell Street
John Sheehan
Sallry
West Market Street
Bloom Avenue
William Dwyer
Leggetts Street
Northumberland
William Lynott
James Flynn
John Caffrey
Dr. McLane
Peter Flynn
Edward Hatton
PF. J. Cummingham
Michael O' Boyle
Charles Connolly
Annie Jones
Gertie Brown
Bridget Sullivan
Mary J. Tiffany
New York
Annie J. Jenkins
Bridget O' Boyle
Maury Milenhy
Washington, D. C
Louise Cahill
G. W. Frits
Davis’ Hall
Davitt in Scranton Praises Ireland and Warns on War
Irish statesman Michael Davitt, visiting as a guest of his sister Mrs Mary Padden, spoke in Scranton about Venezuela, Armenia, and the US England clash. He praised Cleveland on the Venezuelan issue, praised Irish farming Yorkshire? and noted the growth of Scranton, urging unity among Irish factions while predicting strong American arms and industry. He travels to New York next, then Ireland, after touring Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Padden
North Washington Avenue
Michael Davitt
New York
Mise Sabbiase Davitt
Washington, D.C
Mr. Davitt
Washington Avenue
Phelps Street
Mallest
Land Lewigrue
Scranton
Charles Stewart Parnell
Chicago
Gail
Ireland
Dublin
London
Davitt
Australia
Geneva
Lally
Daelly
Padden
John J. Lally
John
Mary
Nell
Frothingham
Stranton
America
Justin McCarthy
England
Cleveland
Salisbury
Kinnhind
Ameren
Africa
Tilia
Bighand
United States
Baldwin Locomotive Works Produces 401 Engines in 1895
In 1895 the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia built 401 locomotives, about 40 percent of U S output, and 28 percent more than 1894. Of these, 162 went to Europe and South America, nine were for American railroads, with orders for 4 engines outstanding including a Russian government contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Turret Bay
Stevens Coal Company weighs routes to access 160 acre tract
Pittson Gagette reports the Stevens Coal Company owns a 160 acre coal land tract in Exeter borough south of workings, unopened due to a high hill. Officials consider tunneling 400 feet or hauling overland to the breaker. several bore holes have been drilled. Proposals hinge on access method and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittson Gagette
Stevens Coal Company
Exeter
Boruueh
Secranton Business College Alumni Recognized for Success
The text notes Hoth sessions reopen Monday with new applications for a book keeper and stenographer. It praises DP Buck and Whitmore as long-time leaders of the city’s business college, claiming they trained most local book-keepers and spurred great success at Scranton’s Wood’s College with three students placed in lucrative positions last week and many more entering January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
I. DP
Buck
Business
Eftyo
ALA
Whitmore
Wood's College
Scranton
South Side Youths Accused in New Year Assault
John J. Schmidt of 4 Stone Avenue was knocked down kicked in the face and robbed of brandy by WII Lynch and Dave Lan gan of the South Side. They were arrested on Beech Street and bound over to await grand jury action after a police hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
John J. Schmidt
Stone Avenue
Wii Lynch
Dave Langan
Beech Street
Plaherty
Schmidt
George Jones
Millar
Immigration Increase at Ellis Island Noted by Commissioner
Density Commissioner McSweeney reports about 62 000 more immigrants arrived at Ellis Island this year than last. He estimates 14 000 for January and puts total arrivals for the year at 223 607, with an improvement in immigrant quality due to stricter enforcement and a larger total wealth carried by entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McSweeney
Ellis Island
Murder at New Year Dance Sparks Camden Shooting
In Camden New Jersey Silas Gould colored man was shot and killed at a New Year’s dance by William Robinson. Both men were colored and the motive stemmed from a love quarrel. The gunmen fired simultaneously Gould died instantly from a heart wound. Robinson was captured later that day and jailed. In Chicago a grand jury returned true bills against fifty nine alleged bucket shop operators including the bookmaker Aaid Hore Fancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Silas Could
Willam Robinson
Fred Gould
Robinson
Stucket
Chicago
Prand
True Bills
Doe Uliman
Aid Hore
O'Donnell Funeral Notices in Scranton Daily News
The O'Donnell family announces the funeral of Mia Margaret O'Donnell in Scranton. Services are set for Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence at 4 South Beveath Street with interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Proceeds from local notices also advertise Sie Watkins' store offerings and Wood's College references appear in historical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ydonnelds
Scranton
Thee
Mia
Margaret O'Donnell
South
Beveath
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Scranton Republicans set Jan 4 primary for city delegate race
The Republican city committee in Scranton Pa announces a January 4 1898 primary to elect delegates to the Republican city convention. Delegates from wards and districts are listed with nominees and ward boundaries for the February 18 1898 city election and mayor treasurer controller and city classes races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Scranton
Music
Luckawanna Avenue
Ciases- Sores
Republican Party
TORRE
CV. Terwilliger
Marshall Preaton
Evan R. Morris
Charles Pearce
T. J. Gynne
Evan Simms
W. J. Crosby
John Leneghan
Vfirst
Thomas P. Daniels
W. Bromley Williams
Istrict
John A. Thomas
William J. Jaames
James Jeremiah
Joseph P. Gibbons
Herman Hagen
Frederick H. Winter
George Schlager
Millar
T. Black
Harry 5
Poust
Charles E. Chittenden
EK. M. Verney
Fred Price
Jadwin
F. W. Fletts
George Millett
Charles Hayner
Louis J. Farber
Fred Miller
William Zang
John Scheuer
August Welmeyer
Charles Stone
August Schmidt
Louis Follet
Fredrick Flerhardt
PL Ik. Potter
Charles Nothacker
George H. Dimmick
BK. OH. Short- Jeff
Scranton Cash Store Announces 10 Percent Holiday Discount
The Scranton Cash Store offers a 10 percent discount on all purchases from Thursday December 26 through January 1 across all departments including butcher shop fish and vegetables grocery tobacco and confectionery and wares. Customers receive 10 cents back per dollar spent and new stock arrives on December 26 with extended holiday staff to assist. A sale list of wagons horses and equipment is offered at reduced prices to reduce stock before year end inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servantum
Come and Get Bargains at Scranton Cash Store
Bargain offer announced by F. P. Price as agent for the Scranton Cash Store. Public notice invites customers to shop for discounts and deals advertised in the local paper.
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Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Scranton
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Williams
Edward C. Linde
T. «. Parker
South Main Avenue
Dr. Mills
Memorial Church
F. J. Hodge
Grace
Elizabeth Jones
John Evans
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Com Ting
Twentythird Street
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Calvin Seybolt
Miss Seybolt
Romaine Seybolt
James J. Williams
Sanderman Avenue
Wiliams
Grace William
Alout
Marvin
T. J. Jones
Willame
Hauer
Huntington
Palma
Fcranton
Jeeerson
Monroe
Clay
Mies Hertha Carpenter
Mro
George 8
McWade
James McWade
Union
N. Y
J. Engle
Susquehanna
Marion Smith
Leacock
Addie Whitbeck
Sally Hevans
A. B. Hastett
Archie Brown
T. PF. Duffy
Douglas H. Ward
Misses Horn
Rena Megareel
Marey Hall
Howard Tripp
Hattie Brown
Fred Carpenter
Dora Haag
Brook
Kurtz
Henry Moses
Fred Singer
D. Jones
Arthur Jones
Ruth Coslett
Laceyvile
Augusta Ely
Richard H. Ely
Frank ©. Keyes
Lake Arles
Delaware and Hudso Railroad Company
Susie Smith
Maud Thomas
Laceyville
Olin J. Marey
Dunmore
James Rainey
the Baptist Church
Thomas Teynon
Sarah Davis
Factoryville
M. J. Watkins
Margaret Hughes
Jonathan T. Harris
Clark
B.A. Dillmore
Will Boyle
Harry Newman
A. K. Detweller
Alex Dunn, Jr
John Connery
Fred. Godfrey
Bon Ton
Bernnton Turn Verein
Turner Hall
Turn Verein
Carl Staiber
Edward Eisele
Theodore Huber
Nelson Teets
Theodore Help
Victor Noth
Joseph McDonald
William Vockroth
Willam Ke
Wilkes-Barre
Janett Harkneys
That City
Mrs. P
Coyne
Miss Hortense
J. L. Wentz
Madison Avenue
Scranton Bicycle Club
W.W. Berry, Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Burbank
Ae Coats
J. Bolz
Shaw
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
THE
India
City Notes
Beldleman's
WoOoD's College
Pennsylvania
Armenia
Russia
Turkey
McCarthyites
Southern Railway
Ita
Norfolk
Greensburg
Hallegh
Sel
Arglina Way
Orth
Atlantic Coast Line
Nahn Wee
Norfolk and Carolina Railway
Railroad Notes
Industrial
Lehiah Valley Railroad
Wh- Burs
Trevding Railroad
Oor
Scranton Business College
Sie
Watkins
Lackawanna Finest
Lackawanna Safe
Delegary
Iatris
Elehth
Mirat
Rene
Scranton Cash Store
White
China
Rupprecht’s
Scranton and Vicinity
Powell’s Music Store
S. C. Snyder
D. D
F.P. Price
AGT
Stron
Happy
Christian Odorter
Scranton School of Elocution
L. J. Richards
Buar Building
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