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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1896

Page

7

Viaduet Committee Opens Headquarters and Local News

The Viaduet Working Committee opened headquarters at St David's Hall on the second floor with Manager Maloney placing a telephone for committee use. Events announce Mr John Davis entertaining guests at a social gathering with numerous local residents attending at Mrs Davis's home on North Main Avenue. Several church and civic notices follow along with entertainment plans for St David's Hill and other community events in Scranton.

Viaduet Working Committee St. Iaivie's Hall Viaduet Working St. David's Hall Maloney Holy Name Society St. John’s Church Sabina McCabe Pittston Mamie Mooney Elm Street A.J. Mulderiy Pittston Avenue S. Spraks Germania Hall Comet Evangelical Church of Peace Charles Graf Prof Haberstroh Lawrence Kraus Carrie Saar Minnie Hahn Dora Forkes Yetthe Master Misa Amelia Belchman Misa Lena Beckerly

Hero Conductor Philip Foy Saves Child in Smithville

Conductor Philip Foy on the Smithville street car rescued a 1-year-old boy from an oncoming car, risking his life to lift the child onto the platform. The incident followed by the funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Pfeffer at Cedar Avenue residence with services at Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church led by Rev. William A. Nordt.

Philip Foy Smithville Charlotte Pfeffer Foy West Kresky Horan Mr. Foy H. J. Alegier Cedar Avenue Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church William A. Nordt Peter Zang

Dunmore Democrats Nominate and Recount at Borough Convention

Dunmore Democrats held a Tuesday night convention in Temperance hall chaired by John Finnerty. McDonnell edged McDonough for chairman by a margin, with several locals named for editor treasurer and council roles. Delegates from all wards listed, plus a Barnard surprise party and illness notes, concluding with two funeral notices.

Temperance Hall John Finnerty A. P. McDonough M. J. McDonnell Mr. McDonnell J. D. Gilmartin Peter Ward P. D. Manley James O' Hara Thomas O'Donnell O'Hara W. McHale J. Finnerty Thomas Payton M.L. Langan McHale Finnerty Payton Langan P. He. Lyden Pod. Grady M. McDonnell Thomas Golden Lyden Golden James Cullen Michael Golden Miles McDonnell McDonnell J. Mureray W. L. Purcell James Mitchell Patrick Berry John Walsh Edward M.keeney Robert McHugh Richard Dunnigan Michael Kennedy William Reilly Martin Fannen Patrick Reilly James McDonnell John Doud M. Manley Patrick Murphy M. Walsh Patrick Flannery Thomas Fitzpatrick John Cuff M. Ruane John Loftus Patrick Timblin John Harrett Thomas McGraw John Tigue Patrick McFalale Anthony McDonnell He Donough O. J. Miller M. Quinn M. Judge Michael Glaughin

Dancers Prepare for Grand Fete Event Week

The fete chamber Wo will run February 10 to 15 with nightly juvenile dances and two matinees. Miss Stewart directs after last year’s successful kirmess, rehearsals at Beranton Bleyele Club house, and pupils trained for intricate stage pieces including Venetian Gondoliers, Tyrolean Peasant Dances, French Court Minuet, and Serpentine Dances led by Allee Belin Elizabeth Arch Bald Susan Jermyn and Alice Skinner.

Stewart Beranton Bleyele Komiania Allee Belin Misa Allee Belin Mies Elizatwih Archbald Susan Jermyn Misa Allee Skinner Napoleon Guards Alice Belin Elizabeth Arch- Meld Mia Alice Skinner Dames Atour Elizabeth Archhuld Alice Skinner Elizabeth Archbald Skinner Roumania Belin Mis Suean Jermyn

Scranton Bonds Sought For Viaduct Construction Vote

Municipal voters in Scranton Pa will decide on increasing city debt by 150000 dollars to finance land acquisition and construction of a viaduct along West Lackawanna Avenue from Seventh to Ninth Street. The measure appears in an ordinance approved January 11 1896 and set for the next general election after notice.

City of Scranton City of Scranton W. L. Connell Aald City West Lackawanna Avenue Seventh Street Ninth Street Fourteenth Ward Ciy of Pennsylvania Ccc Eevee Csnes FAO

County Board of Health Plans Annual Convention

A Lackawanna county committee of health boards led by Dr J K Heatley Dr FL L Van Sickle and M C Judge met to map topics and essays for the spring annual convention They plan to invite prominent sanitarians and hope state officers attend the event for endorsement Also included is an advertisement for Swayne's Ointment for piles with purchase details.

Associated Boards of Health Lackawanna County J. K. Heatley FL. L. van Sickle M. C. Judge Briggs Board of Health State Board of Health

Munyons Dyspepsia Cure and Other Remedies

Munyon's Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure pledges to cure indigestion and heart related symptoms. Munyon's Rheumatism Cure promises relief in hours. Munyon's Kidney Cure targets back pain and kidney disease. Vitalizer restores strength. Prices: 25 cents, 2 cents, 2.50, 1 dollar. Free health guide and home treatments offered. Personal letters to Prof. Munyon in Philadelphia receive free medical advice.

Munyon Prof Arch Street Philadelphia

Civil Service Test Set for Store Keeper Gauger Post

A civil service examination for the grade of storekeeper gauger will be held by the local board on Saturday March 7 1896 starting at 9 o clock in the morning. Any U S citizen over 21 may enter. Applications must be filed by February 17 with Frederick Beers secretary of the board of examiners for the Internal Revenue Service in this district.

Civil Service United States Frederick Beers Board of Examiners Internal Revenue Service

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