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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Ward Caucuses Nominate Local Officials

West Scranton wards prepare for primaries with Democrats caucusing in the Eighteenth Twenty first Fifteenth and Sixth wards to nominate school controllers constables ward assessors and voters registers. Details list candidates for each ward and positions with several races contested. The Twenty first ward designs Edward Leonard versus R E Fenton for school controller while Eighteenth ward sees several alderman council and constable contests. The Sixth ward caucus set for Tuesday January 7 with unopposed select and contested council and constable posts. Republican club meeting noted. Funeral notices included.

West Scranton Elias Be, Evans John M. Edwards Thomas J. Davies Constable—Jotn Liniee Ward Asessor Elen P. Davies Taither Lewi David Mt. Jones Constable Wossessor Edward J. Leonard R. E. Fenton John P. Kelly Aldermin John Fhinnery James Noun John McHale William Rush Common Council Thomas O' Boyle John Hoban Select James W. Clark

Funeral Observances And Interments In City Cemeteries

The Lite Mrs Margaret Jenkins funeral is this afternoon from Jackson street and Bromley avenue with Rev D D Hopkins of First Welsh Baptist Church officiating and burial at Washburn street cemetery. Earlier services for the late Mrs Gwennie Davis were held at West Lackawanni avenue with interment at Washburn street cemetery led by Rev LKR Foster. A requiem mass for Thomas Carroll was held at St Patrick's Church with Hon P E Lavelle delivering the sermon and burial in Cathedral cemetery.

Margaret Jenkins Jackson Street Bromley Avenue D. D. Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Washburn Street Gwennie Davis West Lackawanni Avenue L. KR. Foster

Prohibition Alliance Meeting and Local Incidents

David Williams, a well known clothing salesman, fractured his wrist after slipping on icy pavement and now wears a sling. A West Side Prohibition Alliance meeting is set for this evening in Morgans hall with refreshments and invites to bring friends. Ivor Davis was robbed of $4 at Jackson and Rebecca by a still-unknown pair New Year’s morning. Mrs. George Carson is in New York. The Colonial club held its regular weekly dance last evening.

David Williams West Side Prohibition Alliance Morgan's Hall Ivor Davis South Rebecca Avenue

First Trial Relieved Piles

From Geo Gerek Owens Mill Mo. A package of Pyramid Pile Cure relieved his wife’s severe piles after one trial. He states it cured her completely and that it is just what is needed. For sale by all druggists. Free little book Piles Cause and Cure from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.

Geo C. Gerek Owens Mill Sue Pyriamid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Community Notices From Plymouth Churches and Local Events

Washington hall attendance noted. William Paddwin of Middlebury Vermont returns from visit with John and Mrs Baldwin. Rev JF Moffat returns from Indiana. Ladies Ald Society of Plymouth Congregational holds a 1 oclock meeting. Mrs Charles Munson recovers from long illness. St Leo's Battalion to meet and install officers. Bellevue Welsh Calviniade services in Welsh at 10 am and English at 6 pm. Juvenile choir Christmas program to be repeated by request. Rev J W Davies of Chicago to speak at Plymouth Congregational Church. Mears and Peters from Joplin, Missouri depart Monday. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosted by Mrs W W Davis. Branch 7 L C B A officers installed at Y M C A Hall. Morning and evening preaching times listed. Morning topic Benefits of Mission Work. evening The Gospel for All Nations. Sunday school at noon. Junior League at 6 pm. Epworth League at 6 49 pm. Reception of members at morning service.

Washington Hall William Paddwin Middleberry John Baldwin South Sumner Avenue John FP. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Indiana Ladies’ Ald Society Plymouth Congregational Church Charles Munson South Hyde Park John Randolph South Hyde Park Avenue St. Leo's Battalion Bellevue First Welsh Congregational Church Imernig J. W. Davies Chicago Til W. S. Mears Edwin G. Peters Joplin Missouri First Congregational Church Woman's Porelen Missionary Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church W. W. Davis Branch v7 Y. Mod.hall H.C. McDermott Epworth

Dunmore Seeks Unity Ahead of Spring Municipal Elections

A Dunmore notice outlines a Democratic committee meeting next Tuesday to set delegates and plan the spring election. Two council seats and two school controller posts expire, along with a street commissioner, borough treasurer, and auditor. A cross party ticket is discussed with broad support in town for prudent use of borough funds.

Democratic Committee Messrs Povion Ward Costello Milley Aideone Tevins

Scranton Water Rate Hike Proposed Amid City Tax

The Scranton Gas and Water Co to raise household water charges from 3 to 8 annually due to a 5 percent city tax on receipts. About fifty byproducts incur a roughly $1,000 yearly rise in borough expenses as the Dunmore Water Co. business merges.

Scranton Gas and Waiter Company Chivenk Asming Venteer Dunmore Water Company Scranton

Funeral of Michiel Gilligan to be held today

The funeral for Michiel Gilligan eldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Gilligan of Drier will start at 2 30 PM from the family residence. Miss Anna White returns after weeks away with friends to town. The school board will hold its meeting tonight. Mr John Dinnwick and Miss Alame Gilligan are guests at the home of School Controller Michin Gibbonn. Miss Catharine Maroney of Philadelphia is visiting Miss Margaret Galdua.

Michiel Gilligan Henry Cilligan Drier Anna White Line Lucinds Pinnell John Dinnwick Mise Alame Laigan Michin Gibbonn Catharine Maroney Philadelphs Margaret Galdua

South Scranton Camp 96 Patriotauxiliary meeting held in Frevhan's Hall

A well attended Camp 96 Patriot auxiliary to the Patriotic Order Sons of America met in Freuhan's Hall Cedar avenue last night. Officers installed include Past president Carrie Smith president Mrs Louise Lutgenberger vice president Sophie Peckel chaplain Mrs Ethel Tisdel recording secretary Mary Mauk orator Idi Chase financial secretary J Meher recording secretary William Mauea treasurer Julia Mirts. A social session with refreshments followed.

Patriotlhe Order of True Americing Patriotic Order Sons of America Preuhan

Lecture on Passion Play at Hickory Street church

On Monday evening Rev. Robert Fly Pierce will give an illustrated lecture on the Passion Play at the Hickory Street German Presbyterian church. The Penn Avenue Baptist pastor is noted as an eminent orator and will use a stereopticon to display scenes from Cheramerea.

Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church Robert Fly. Pierce Penn Avenue Baptist Church Cherammera

Mrs Pontius Observes Fifty-Eighth New Year at Cedar Avenue

Mrs Fred Pontius marked her fifty eighth birthday at the old homestead 507 Cedar avenue. Only close relatives attended the gathering and reception with a family dinner prepared for the occasion. Attendees included Fred Welchel August Sehhnpy Henry Zeigler Jacob Pontius jr Lucy Pontius Emma Pontius Fred Pontius sr Misterreitz Geigler Caroline Schima and Helen Pontius.

Fred Pontius Cedar Avenue

Minooka woman injured after fall on glass shards

Miss Ford suffered a severe accident yesterday when she slipped on the leg sidewalk and fell onto broken glass. Her hands and fingers were cut and lacerated requiring a surgeon. Dr. Quinn treated her with multiple stitches.

Miss Ford Minooka

Funeral for Kate Monweller set for tomorrow

The funeral for Kate Monweller, the Hithe girl fatally injured in a recent accident involving Dean Delaware and Lavka Wan, will be held tomorrow. Undertaker Wlein is in charge of arrangements.

Kate Monweller Dean Delaware Lavka- Wan Western Wlein General Grant Star Social Club Meadow Brook Athletic Hall Alder Street Sorens Hunderstroh Cedar Avenue

North Scranton council announces officers for new year

The Juntoy Order United American Mechanics in North Scranton installed officers for the coming year, naming Bowen as Councillor Pearny as vice and Arndt as financial secretary with a slate including Richards, Walters, Gilles, Thomas, Kellaway and Burnett. A second ward caucus is set this evening from 4 to 7 with nominees including Finn Van Bergen Evans Snowden and Gillespie.

dJuntoy United American Mechanics Benjamin Bowen Lewis Pearny H. W. Arndt James V.inby Thomas Richards W. I. Walters Inside Sentinel Robert Gilles Outside Sentinel Ivan M.thomas Jespaet Alfred Kellaway Ervin Wil- Hating Clarence J. Burnett Coynelman Wade Finn van Bergen So¢ranion Coal Company Counel David Evans Patna Wid John Henry Warren Alreel Thomas Mills Amd Oc. J Gillespie Asyex- Hon

Crvatars of Dunner Lose Hard to Crackerjacks

Last evening the Crvatars of Dunner suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Crackerjacks of this place before a large audience of basketball fans. The game featured a dominant performance by Crackerjacks and highlighted several standout plays.

Crvatars Dunner

Cracker Jacks Beat Crystals In 20 Minute Halves

Star players Williams and Colter lead scoring for Cracker Jacks and Crystals with Williams four goals Hughes six Fr Davis seven and H Davis for Cracker Jacks while Colter scores for Crystals final score six two in favor of Cracker Jacks. Churches nearby announce morning and evening services with Sunday schools and special music.

David Williams West Scranton Crackerjacks T Colter Crystals Mills Davie Pantone Thivie A. Walton

Local Visit And Upcoming Event At North Main

Miss Livele Vertles of Wilkes-Barre visits friends on North Main avenue. Crystals of Priceburg to play North End Star at the Auditorium next Thursday. Sunday program at 2048 North Main avenue invites young women and girls to attend. Alderman Meyers Mary Bellum and Mary Solosky case ends with costs and clothes returned. Providences Presbyterian Foreign Missions group meets Thursday afternoon with missionary program.

Livele Alrr Ot KK. Smith

Address of Judge Jessup and the legal rights described

The document outlines defense rights and legal procedures for a court case. It references the judge Jessup and details warnings about testimonies and the rights of witnesses and defendants. It appears to be a courtroom instruction or legal comment on due process and potential penalties.

Threats and intimidation cited in employer interference case

A historical case discusses threats used to coerce workers and employers, defining intimidation as actions intended to deter lawful employment activity. It cites legal opinions and references to cases such as Mapetrick v Range and Old Dominion Steamship Co. to illustrate prohibitions on coercive pressure and the protection of lawful labor relations.

Cates Uthenford Old Dominion Steamship Co Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Thomas Carroll Republican Club West Side Republican Club Dufour Evle G. W. Jenkins South Main Avenue West Side Central Republic Olch Frank B. Reese General News Sik Globe Warehouse Dunmore Doings Democratic Borough Committee Frevhan’s Robert F. Y. Pierce Kate Monweiler North Scranton News Council No. 1015 Second Ward Basket Ball Canironstaria Syrup Co California Rio Syrup Co California San Francisco Cab Louisville New York Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street North Main Avenue Baptist Church Albert H. Smith McMurry Primitive Methodist Church Lees Joyce Oath Joyce Stores Jessup Mile Corbinus Ieee Leesan Guilly Ubel Thier Citi Wenitss Alec Tey Ug Lineal Persia Eyameitites Nestiradt Keane Tov Lin Logialotuye Etudatoy Dewidien Busines Tere Hudge Alpresns Ieleng Shelbom Tim Lena Jeople NLOV Hee Theisa Hoxcott Cate Slike Barnett Mhaycott Hiouri Lilis Wy, Gilden, & AL Didige Carpenter Kolin Mitr Vildelphia Esteeiniel Allied Building Titus Intenenciang Weaith Wilivoil Lyceum M LeSielle & Hamlin Arizona Universal Ridiveon Priver Eile Thireday Beason Klaw & Erlanger Opera Co Jerome Sykes Smith & Dekoven NEW Opera Foxy Quiller Klaw & Erlanger Orchestra Sig. Ao DeNovellis Conc Eerre America Mice Mondiay Hlwg Lyream ‘Theatre Auépires Ench Caledonian 48Th Highlanders Canada Wooil Choir Aelttat Miliary Lyceum Academy of Music M. Reis A. J. Dilly Aubrey Stock Co Suwanee River Star Theatre Alf. G. Herrington Emil Paul Symphony Orchestra Karl Pane Eleca Gifford Arthur Hochman Benefit of Young Women's Christian Association New Anner Powell's Miele St. Thomas College Hall Father Pd. Memanus Jie Pilsner W. Rinth Street Scranton, PA Pesterrata F.theel
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