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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

5

Marriage and social events fill Penn Avenue church notes

Social and personal items recount a Bible Training class party at A. J. Kellerman’s home on Penn Avenue with a dozen couples and many guests. Included are marriage news for Wil liams Whiteford and Margaret Whiteford and engagements of Lewis Jones and May Samuels, plus sleigh ride outings and other local gatherings in Scranton and nearby towns.

Penn Avenue Baptist Church A. J. Kellerman Penn Avenue Ida E. Kapp August Swink Myrtle Swingle Ellenbeth Jones Mother Jones Miss Perry Tom Swartz Flossie Swarta Isabella Lewis Lenora Batsel Lavina Tomlinson Miss Kennedy Martha Moore Lillian Moore Anna Jones Elizabeth Mingvenbere Maud Griffith Edith IM Kellerman Messrs Jaimes Wills John Wills Frank Ws I. J. Snyder J. LaBar Place John Hughes Will Hughes Will Waltz Tlenry Valtz Lewis Bates D. Safford VW. Madden Becker V. P. Long Kellerman A. Mengar North Scranton Jermyn Jin F. I. Depew Fifth Street All Dad Steleh

Eight Ward Primaries Nominates Melvin Roche Ticket

At the Eighth Ward Democratic caucus in the St. Charles, Melvin and Roche were renominated for Beleot council and Dominion council respectively. John Tierney named constable, Thomas Gilwallon assessor, John Loftus register, John Kennedy inspector, Edward Gorman first district judge of election, P. S. Coyne second district judge, Frank DeLong inspector. Attendance was strong. speeches praised Melvin’s four years in the upper city legislature. Martin Flynn chaired. DeLong served as secretary.

St. Charles Beleot Counell T. C. Afelvin Dominion Counell Thoma J. Roche Constable John Tiermey Thomaax P. Gilwallon John Loftus John T. Kennedy Edward Gorman Coyne Register Frank C. DeLong John Miller Melvin John J. Lottun Martin F. Flynn Lackawanna Valley

M'Cullough and the embezzlement case in Blair County

In the superior court yesterday James H. McCullough of Altoona argued his appeal after being convicted of embezzling 16000 from Blair County taxes. The defense claimed the crime dated to 1884 and time barred prosecution, while the commonwealth contended he carried misappropriation through to his arrest in 1901 by yearly shortfalls.

Yeaterday James H. McCullough Altoona Blair County McCullough Peter Paul Thenstance A. V. Dively H. C. Groffing C. O. Templeton Commonwealth Mies Faith A. Bullard Lucerne Tresspass Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Kingston New Milford Lackawanna Miss Bullard J. O. Creveling Arthur Hillman Gip Wesley Pyaitiat Shure Appetlane Thomas FL Farrell Ancellant Jolin McGarvan L. Pedder Appellee Ot. Waeder Cor. Butler Mulhall Edmund G. Buteler A. Tt. Abundage Mary Weight Et al Lehn John M. Carmen Ape Teller God. Clark Tharry BE Whyttes Appellitt Cocherine Hoffmann Dosepl WM Dones Abie Steith Josep Menovaky Mary Menovske Abram Saliberg John HH

Costello Sees Nomination For City Controller

Democratic convention in Scranton names Costello as city controller nominee after he wins 63 votes to Vaughan's 17. Vaughan bedridden since announcing candidacy. Howell declines to run. The gathering, held in the county courthouse, approves the committee reports and caucus plans amid party critique of recent legislation.

D. W. Vaughan Esdras Howell W. Costello Fedrae Howell Costello Lie Jones Sehadt Needy Democratic Party of Te Celyy Scranton Supreme Court Atlee Fearlowdy Murphy Supreme Court of Moos Deles Geites Scranton Hoor UY Jefferson Evis Seth Berantin Schadt J. I. Wammes PL W. Costello Sir. Costello WHL Ar. Hammes John Frederick Thomas FF. Handley Democratic Party Vaughan

Olyphant Poisoning Case Shrouded in Mystery

A child of Frank Marusha from Olyphant died yesterday from arsenic poisoning, while two John Bechech children near death. The Varga family deaths last week fuel mystery as coroner Baltry leads an inquest with inconclusive results.

Frank Marusha Varga Olyphant John Bechech Michael Varga Mary Annie Peter Virgo J. F. Baltry Prokopovite Barber Gilsely Mary Varga Baltry Ron Vorvoncy Frank Mavushi Néelehbor Vurga John Beohech Kiet Couse Heling Kelly Baltiy Van County Devotive Phillips Coraher Murugha

Political Notes on Ballot Positions in Ward and District

Tlewird Pouse was yesterday appointed court minority inspector for the Second district of the Fourteenth ward. Rean pirepodes to enn is as trdependent candidate for alder fie the Pwelfiin ward. They claims the Democratic primaries were witainty conductert.

Tlewird Pouse Enn Alder Fie

Annual Banquet of Elm Park Church Sunday School Class

The Elm Park church Sunday School class held its annual banquet with sixty attendees. Elections named Benjamin Satterfield president and new officers including Mrs H H Thomas, Miss Dorothy Fischer, Benjamin Evans, and Miss Carrie Fischer. A program featured toasts and speeches by Prof Buck, John H Kemp, Miss Helen Decker, and others, followed by a list of attendees and a banquet committee.

D. Buck Elm Park ¢Ehurch Frice Benjamin Satterflad HH. T. Thomas Dorothy Fischer Benjamin Evans Carrie Fischer Lewis B. Carter Buck John H. Kemp Otgoing Helen Decker Rose Riehl BH T Madden George Fook Invemning Linquet Mire H. T. Thomas Florence Jennige Mia Ethel Penase Aire Flow R. D. Michards Ben-jamin Evans Harry Tt. Madden Ployd Brutsman Arthur Leach W. B. Suns Will W. Davies EB. L. Warner J. Aa. Curtis D. &. Stone A. A. Decker William Loveland Fred Lyford H. Woekn Be, Herrmann A. Rh. Whitmore

Substitution urged in Scranton on social evil policy

At the Lackawanna County Medical Society annual meeting Dr Walter M Reedy urged practical policy aligned with advanced ideas to combat prostitution. He called for police surveillance, localizing vice, regular medical exams, and a city bacteriologist lab, noting previous efforts failed. Officers were elected: President A J Connell and others.

Reedy Scranton Lackawanna County Medieal S Society Walter M. Reedy Ibate Reeds

Pennsylvania Railroad Mexico and California Tour Offer

A PRR personally conducted tour to Mexico and California departs New York and Philadelphia on February with a fourteen day Mexico and nineteen day California plan. The one itinerary includes grand canyon and California coast resorts with luxurious Pullman cars. Round trip rates start at 575 east of Pittsburgh and 570 from Pittsburgh with separate Mexico and California segments priced at 350 and 875. Tickets via ticket agents or George W. Boyd, assistant general passenger agent, Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Railroad Mexico California New York Philadelphia Fel North Americ Norrent Arizona Pennsylvania Pittsburg George W. Boyd Boeond Street Viation

Lecture on Alaska Tonight at First Presbyterian

The Rev Ve i faikenm will speak on Alaska at First Presbyterian Church this evening replacing the latter Wednesday service. Funds are sought to support a small church in Alaska and to finish Nome missions. The lecture will include illustrated stories and views from Mr Lilenn’s summer visit.

W. H. Lukens First Presbyterian Church Ve i Faikenm Alaska Mfirst Presbyterian Church Serview Women's Home Missionary Society Nome Volestons Lilenn Awe

Tragic Train Death Near Jessup Injures Resident

Michael Buduclk of Jessop was struck by a south bound Delaware and Hudson train near his home at about 10 20 last night and died instantly. Coroner Saltry was notified and will investigate today.

Michael Buduclk Jessop Delaware and Hiuvison Hilk Saltry

Died in Cell of Police Station After Night in Custody

Hubert Albright an upholsterer of 15 Dix Court died in a Centre Street cell after being picked up intoxicated on Lackawanna Avenue. Coroner’s autopsy cites heart failure induced by alcohol. An inquest set at Centre Street station. survived by wife and one child. funeral at Dix Court with burial at Gerie Lutheran cemetery.

Edwards Centre Street Grider Saltry Cusick Albright Alcoholian John Colean James Relll Pred J. Wildmaeyer

Green Ridge congregation holds annual meeting update

The Green Ridge Bapelit church held its annual meeting with praise for reduced debt and strong giving. Pastor Well Bond reported forty seven new offerings and ongoing support from the congregation while officers were elected and pledges reaffirmed.

Tiaagiat Wilates Libertvoriit Thomas Wlidigs Thomer Wren Mia Auitihe Shonen Baie Venom Alder Ables Manilan Cher Weber

A Trip to California or Florida by Lackawanna Agent

Nhoge contemplates such a trip and visits the Lackawanna railroad agent to arrange transportation berths reservations and baggage checks to destination. The agent provides rates folders descriptive literature and all information desired on a single coach trip through sleepers and day coaches to Chicago with one change of cars to California.

California Florida Nhoge The Lackawanna Railroad Chicago

Pullman Service to Winter Resorts and Exposition

The New Jersey Central offers direct Pullman service to southern winter resorts and the Charleston exposition with minimal changes, lowest rates, and fastest travel times. Reservations are secured and large luggage accommodated. Inquiries may be made to J. A. Awisher district passenger agent at 603 Weatlakowanna Avenue, Sopantoy.

New Jersey Central Railroad J. A. Awisher Weeatlakkowanna Avenue Sopantoy

Specials for This Week List of groceries and prices

A readable clipping lists weekly specials including asparagus 28 cents per pound, Calumet Lima beans, Beach Leaf peas 18 cents, sweet peas 18 cents, green or wax beans 12 cents, York State corn 10 cents, Maine corn 25 cents, Golden Rio coffee 10 cents a pound, Coursen's Midget Limns 15 cents, Plantation Java 86 cents, and Irish Mackerel three for a price.

York State Maine Java

Vaccination Clinic Active In Office Hours

The office at 210 Connell building operates daily from 11 to 4 and 7 to 8 40 p m to accommodate those seeking vaccination. A fresh vaccine virus is revealed from the laboratory daily.

Connell Building

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