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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1896

Page

8

Paine's celery compound praised by Mrs Grinnell

Colchester Vermont October 11 1895 Mrs Emyle Hyde Grinnell praises Paine's celery compound as her health preserver. She details improved digestion sleep vigor and stamina through years of use crediting the remedy with curing constipation and boosting her energy. The letter extols the product as nerve and blood tonic prescribed nationwide.

Emyle Hyde Grinnell Paine Emyle Slyde Grinnell Bennington Martin Fowler Colchester Fort Ethan Allen Grinnell Durieg United States

City Notes Chronicle Local Events and Incidents

Last stone placed for new Trader’s Bank building with Swayze promoted to center conductor. Funeral for William McMillan from Madison Ave and Mulberry St at 2 pm. Rescue Mission talk on human growth. Sheridan fair and school contests opening tonight. Piano added to Scranton Business College hall for pupil entertainment. James Quinn 28 Carbondale laborer jailed ten days for drunkenness. Rehearsal for new Choral Union Sunday evening. Pearsall to speak at Rescue Mission. Sanborn to speak at Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association. Van Duger and Beatles discharged after eleven months for wholesale chicken theft. Public installation of Grand Army officers June 11. Gospel meeting at YWCA led by Miss Perry “Why Get To a Christian.” Sewing class at YWCA. Thomas Murphy drunk and disorderly on Lackawanna Ave. 20 days in lockup. Holy Communion for St. Aloysius and John Boyle O’Reilly Council No. 14. Gas ignition under Fashion store coal cellar quelled. Providence Streetcars re routed toward Linden toward business center. Thomas McDonough arrested for drunkenness. discharged. later displayed revolver on Lackawanna Ave.

Thea New Trader's Bank F Lake Swayze Lackawanna Trade Land Wilam McMilan Madison Avenue Mulberry Street Sanborn Elork Sheridan Welle Commercial Department Scranton James Quinn Carbondale Ivie Lowry Railroad Young Men's Chrbcian Association Sp. m New Choral Union Progres Mossion Binghamton Pearsall Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Rescue Mission G., Sanborn Litton Mipelon Railroyd Younsy Dlen Christin Association James van Duger Charles Beatles Mill City Willam N. Montes Grand Army of the Republic Montes”efrete Grand Army of the Repubiic Lackawan- Ti Avenue Young Women’s Christian Association Mles Perry Young Women's Chr Thomas Murphy West Ste, & Indorer Lackawanna Avenue Sle Ang Union Transfer Company Bien Gall St. Aloysius John Doyle Or Reilly Council John Boyle O'Reilly College Chapel Bornday Phenix Chemical Company Providence Airect Linden Street Penn Avenue Providence Franklin Avenue Thomas McDonough Weat Side Sumter’s Corner Hawks

Increasing enrollment prompts school expansion plans

The report notes enough new students have enrolled since the holidays to form a sizable school, with more to enter later. Several dozen new chairs and more tables have arrived for the classrooms and business department, and indications point to an addition to the building next year to accommodate the growth.

Many Names Proposed for City Posts at Democratic Meet

A dense gathering of prominent Democrats met at the St Charles Hotel to discuss mayoral and treasurer candidates. James G Bailey declined a mayoral bid, and Lemuel Amerman withdrew. Boland, Kelly, and Dorn were named for mayor with Boland favored by leaders.

St. Charlies Hotel Seasion D. W. Vaughan Compitiee M. i Sando FL J. Fitzsimmons Boland BE. Lyne A. FP. O' Boyle Thomas O'Royle A. A. Chase John P. Quinnan M. Jd. Kelly John P Kelly Nation Vida M. J. Kelly George McDonald George Horn D. J. Campbell James G. Bailey Lemuel Amerman G. Boland August Robinson James G. Batley H. T. Koehler P. J. Ruane Robert Tobinson J. Alton Davis Spraks Belson Davis Thomas Boyle Benson Davie D. PL Battle James Grier St. Charles John Demuth M. E. Gritin A. F. O' Boyle Thomnon D. Boyle FP. J. Fitzsimmons M. F. Sando Donovan Morris Swartzkopf Joseph Taylor FL C. Walsh D. J. Reedy

Political Jottings on Ward Caucuses and Nominations

The article lists Democratic and Republican ward caucuses and nominations in multiple districts. It notes candidates for council, school controller, and election offices, including names such as M. J. Gilbride James H. Cummings Michael J. Monaghan FP. J. Shannon John J. McAndrews and others, plus vigilance committees and caucus dates in 1894.

Olyphant Jain O'Brien Council Fifteenth Ward Hell Lastment Select Council M. J. Gilbride James H. Cummings Michael J. Monaghan FP. J. Shannon Daniel Murray J. R. Mears John J. McAndrews Michael Rouch Thomas Murphy P. J. Logan Thomas Reap Alexander Grogan

Twentieth Ward Caucus sparks clashes and close votes

Democrats at Patrick Corcoran's hotel nominated ward officers with 645 votes cast. John Gibbons led for controller 450 to 229, while Thomas McGrall won common council and John Ruddy led alderman with 916 to 304 for O Malley. A Hannick rival caucus formed later with 41 supporters.

Twentieth Ward Patrick Corcoran Cedar Avenue John Gibbons Joseph Hannick Thomas Mecrath John J. Ruddy Eigit John E. O'Malley Mari F. Cahilin Michael Murray Patrick Hannick Bernard McTighe Mark Cahilin Edward Haggerty Mark Hagerty D. F. Bekind Martin Flaherty Mr. Boland Anthony Ruddy Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals John F. Gibbons Frank Moeller M. F. Donahoe M. P. Judge Joseph Hannieck Common Counel Thomas McGrall M. J. Langan John Gavin D. P. Battle James HH. Dempsey Squire Patrick Roach Michael McGarry Joseph T Hickey Mark FP. Cahilin Thomas Heffron M. J. Leverin Constable Michael Thornton Joseph Noore George Houston Hannick Corcoran McLoughlin W.G. O'Malley Thomas Quinn Clerka

Scranton Sunday World Expands to Ten Pages Tomorrow

The Scranton Sunday World announces a size increase to ten pages from eight. It promises extensive coverage including politics, an article by Prof. Marion Stuart Cann on the State of Transvaal, town council doodle exposure, baseball, drama, society news, full local and AP telegraph reports, and a detailed look at the new Superior court. The edition will cost five cents.

Scranton Sunday World Sunday World Marion Stuart Cann Transvaal Tomorrow's Free Press England Germany American Venezuela Africa Spain Cuba Congress Burke-Herring Musick Hawaii World of Soho Anarchist Robert Barr Scranton Funny &Brize Mercutio Toller West Side South Side Dunmore Providence Carbondale Archhbald Olyphant Taylor Mincoka Jermyn Greenwood Dickson

Daly's Dream in Wilkes-Barre At Academy Tonight

Telegraph from Wilkes-Barre praises Daly's A Midsummer Night's Dream as one of the season's greatest theatrical treats. The Daly company is lauded for balanced excellence, complete staging, rich scenery, and exquisite costumes as they present the production at the Academy of Music tonight.

Daly Coss

Judge Archbald Refuses To Strike Off Non-Suit In Jagger Case

Judge Archbald ruled against striking the non-suit in the Wilson W. Jagger versus Scranton Traction Co. suit for injuries from a North Main ave electric car incident on November 12, 1992. The judge found Jagger’s alighting before the stop signal likely caused the accident, noting the company was not liable. The case sought $10,000. Local dining notes accompany the item.

R.W. Archbald Wilson W. Jagger West Side Scranton Traction Company Jagger North Main Avenue Archbald Archhbald

New Trial Refused in Potter Horse Run Case

Judge Lynch of Wilkes-Barre refuses a new trial in George W. Potter vs Potter alleging his horses were frightened by a Traction Co repair device on Slakely street Dunmore. Potter injured in a runaway after a Sept trial and Oct verdict for defendant stands. judge finds no reason to disturb the verdict.

Lynch Wilkes-Barre Pryor George W. Potter Scranton Traction Company Potter Slakely Street Dunmore Traction Company

Allegory of America first dress rehearsal at Academy of Music

The Allegory of America had its first full dress rehearsal at the Academy of Music before 200 plus attendees last evening. All incidents went smoothly, with more rehearsing planned. final rehearsal set for next Tuesday afternoon at the Academy.

Academy of Music

Obituaries and notices from Scranton area listings

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Scranton Pennsylvania dated January 8 to 9 with names Margeret Palla Wisner Joseph Sharp James Pembridge and H M Pease plus wedding and shopping advertisements at Sie Becker Watkins Baby Bazaar and Hayler's Cocoa and Chocolates. interments planned in Warwick New York Hyde Park and Washburn Street cemeteries. services and addresses specified.

Wisner Scranton Thomas EF. Jones Green Ridge Margeret Palla Wisner Renaselear Jay Wisner Pittston Warwick N. Y Sharp Joseph Sharp Marion Street St. Paul's Hyde Park Catholic Pembridge James Pembridge North Malin Avenue Washburn Street

Central City Real Estate For Sale By C P Jadwin

Special announcement offers premier business property in a central location. Call for in person location and description with C P Jadwin at the corner of Penn and Spruce Streets. Investment potential highlighted in this first class opportunity.

C. P. Jadwin Cor. Penn Spruce St

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Mrs. Grinnell W.W. Berry Jeweler Lackawanna Ave Burbank White China Rupprecht’s Penn Ave Opp Baptist Church J. Bolz Wyoming Avenue Shay Clough & Warren Carpenter Waterloo Malcolm Love Spruce Street Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Busset Commonwealth Shoe Washington Avenue THE City Notes Slranton Business College Conference OF Leaders Ueld George Witton Miles Hines Alworth Currie Powel Elec James A. Fuller BR. A. Browning C. FR. Poller Ele Ten M. W. Lowry BL Jadwin Gd. W. Samaon Rewark FM. M. Strong Common Council BM. Sehriefer Mr. Strong Felows Thomas’ Lyddon F. M. Strong Bebo FL Gebriefer Fred Schoen PW. Stokes John Christie Tribune Seventh Ward John Newell Martin Devaney John Malloy Patrick Toole P. V. Scanton Hell Morgan Sweeney James O' Boyle P. M. Mersett Owen McDonald Joseph McNally Anthony Walsh Asgeassor James Cullen James McDonnell Seventeenth Ward Lackiwanna Avenue Alea Ward M. J. Andrews H. C. Barker H. 8. Hand BH. Clemons Vigilance Committee of Second District W. H. Withers Moir Charles EB. Chittenden Central Republican Club Leen Mr. Withers Twentieth Ward Caucus St. Cloud Lohmann’s America Pet @rock association Sumter’s Hall Coner Penn and Lackawanna Avenues Harding Tedrick South Eeton Jan Rev H. M. Pease Willard Iarding Mira Amy Teilrick Siebecker & Watkins Lackawanna Safe Deposit Bank Baby Bazaar Hayler Powell’s Music Store Price T.c. Snyder D. D Christian Ooterree School of Elocution L J. Richards Burr Building Washington Hai$ Dunn
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