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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1897
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and remnant publications accepted at Hannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street. Office open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention at the establishment.
Mesdames Rollin and Willis Manville entertained Saturday afternoon for a principal society event. More than 200 invitations were issued and most accepted. Guests came from Scranton Wilkes Barre and nearby areas. reception and frappe tables were hosted by named ladies. mandolin music provided entertainment amid extensive evergreen and floral decorations.
The upcoming election sees Republican nominees Makers Baker and Mills facing two former Democrats, Boyde Case and John Brink, who seek renomination by the Derr ocrits. Jon Dimock, Republican school director candidate, aligns with Bolton to win GOP votes. Charles Kise seeks renomination but is backed by Democrats. A tense, unsettled race may yield new withdrawals at tomorrow’s prohibition meeting.
The Prohibition league held a meeting at the Robinson office selecting candidates for city offices. Nominees include Fitzhoward, Bon, and Brikes for judge and election roles in various wards, with Yale Richmond and Arthur Corpel listed as inspectors. The league plans further nominations Tuesday, urging temperance supporters to back their slate.
Michael F Dowle of the city will wed Miss Mattin Farrell of Wilkes-Barre on February 9 at St Marys Catholic Church Wilkes-Barre A reception will follow at the bride’s parents home 65 Jackson Street Mr and Mrs Dennis Farrell The groom is a popular local resident
Funeral services for Jesse Sloan of Archbald street will be held this afternoon. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Sloan died Friday night at Wichetes. He was 16 years old and had lived in the city since moving from Canaan as a child. He is survived by a wife four children his aged mother and three brothers all of Carbondale.
BE. Z. Collins formerly of Luzerne Pa has established residence in the city. He is negotiating with Jubin Gubert for the central of the Dundaff street hotel owned by Gubert. The hotel was formerly run by Aelllo & Co and the transfer is expected to take effect April 4.
Seine Schum of Honesdale visited friends in the city Saturday. Thomas Coleman, formerly with the Van bon company, now works in Huxleton Pa. Miss Maggie Thomas of this city visited Scranton Saturday. Local ponds draw many youths for skating as warm weather continues. James Bush of Maple City visits town. H C Everett of Scranton was here Saturday. Dr A Niles is on the sick list. The funeral of Owen Flinnelly set for this morning at ten o'clock after a requiem high mass at St Rowe.
Interment plans in St Hose cemetery for Miss Mattle Lance of Pittetun guesting with Mrs B D Stuart in Canaan Street. Divorce decree granted by Judge Edwards in Rose vase case. Pendleton company reports a two percent dividend chairing. Brooklyn Drum corps to attend Burke's hall tonight. Thomas Levieon to visit California Texas and other states. Albert Moonle ill. Hilly Barry and company perform Rising Generation to crowded house. Carbondate shows Gilly popularity. George Smith mourns death of daughter Amy May age 12. interment at Crookside cemetery. Joseph Wisely mourns mother deceased at 74 from pneumonia. Thomas Kelsh crushed by rock fall northwest laborer. Mark & Tolley to discontinue business after April 1. Select Council meets tonight. Tal Tormenes Jr leaves Carbondale for Hendrick Manufacturing New York office Tenally N Y. Murray and Murphy comedians at Grand tomorrow with O Dowd's Neighbors. Joseph Judge buys No 6 South Main street lot for 6400 from John Von Boek. Rev Balste y of THnlts Episcopal attends archdeaconry meetings at Wilkes-Barre Tuesday.
In Blakely, First ward Republicans chose Wil lam J. Bohner and G. M. Peirce as leaders with D. R. Lathrup and James W. Smith as tellers. Snedicor named councilman candidate. Tuthel as school director. Spangenburg and Jenking in other posts. Third ward nominees include Stevens and Johnson. events include a water-turned free car ride to promote borough officers.
A group including Charles C Battenbure and James F Loftus from Lee Luserne county socialized with friends in town as Miss Sd Thiursa Bassett, visiting Boston, impressed locals with her musical skill. John P D Poole, Greenfield born, traces career through Peckville and Hyde Park and now leads Peck Lumber Co as president. Blakely borough eyes J W Peck's successor as burgess, noting his long public service and church involvement.
The town Republicans conducted ward primaries Saturday from 4 to 6 in the afternoon, naming candidates for burgess Alonzo Hendershot and others. James F. Watking led in several wards, with Mayors and constable races described, and a social note announces the upcoming marriage of Sadie Davis to Thomas Davis of Main Street on March 27.
A January 1807 entertainment at the Primitive Methodist Church hosted by the Wesley League features recitations solos tableaux and a temperance band. Performers include Miss Annie Joping Mrs William Williams Miss Olive Couse and Arthur Snyder with several musical numbers and a concluding tableau Death of Miva.
Delaware and Hudson investigators report theft of a large batch of tickets from the Delaware on Madson station at Jenni wie Droken. Burglars forced a back window, replaced the money drawer and ticket cases, and altered the stamping date. Detective Crippen leads the inquiry with orders to arrest anyone attempting to pass the stolen tickets.
The town’s politics advance with Third ward backing a reform slate and First ward fielding Republican and Citizens’ tickets. A Republican caucus at Enterprise Hall will nominate a tax collector, justice of the peace, and an auditor, with candidates listed. Also notes board and council concerns, a funeral result, and local property sales.
The piece records political activity in a small town with updates on candidacy for various posts including justice of the peace tax collector and district offices. It notes a visit from Mr George W. Tine, Republican party remarks on candidates and election rhetoric, and mentions two measles cases on Hill Street along with the death of Mrs Alfred Waters. The First Ward citizens have their tickets organized and local social matters are reported.
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