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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1896

Page

5

Republican County Convention Call Announcement

The Republican county committee calls a convention on Tuesday August 4 at 2 oclock PM at Music Hall Scranton to nominate candidates for November 4 general election including Congress Eleventh district and two county offices. Vigilance committees will hold delegate elections on Saturday August 1 between 2 and 7 PM with at least two days public notice of time and place. Signed Thomas chair and J B Watkins secretary. Note: a table of delegate apportionment appeared in The Tribune on July 15.

Republican County Convention Republican County Committee Sctanton Congress Eleventh Tisstunera Sigteds Dh. Thomas Attest J. BE Watkins Tribune

City Notes Chronicle Local Incidents And Court Actions

Annie Gannon paid bail to secure release after a drunken scene. A Lawrence band concert occurs on Green Ridge lawn tonight. Miner Hun gurian aged 4 with Moogle Mountain Coal was injured by coal fall. Court actions include arrests and bonds for several residents from Scranton to Carbondale. A horse caused a near-miss on Washington avenue as a rider maintained control. Police pursue alleged gang activity linked to recent robberies. Barrick faces reckless driving and firearm charges after a collision near the central city.

Lawrence Green Ridge Green Ridge Street Sanderson Avenue So Elook Wralak Slabada Marehwoond Moogle Mountain Coal Company Lackawanna John HH Thomas James Igo Mary Melo South Side Matthew Zelurituy Agnes K Kummtnusquita Scranton Michael Connor Mary A. Durty Carbondale Thomas Ford David Jones North Main Avenue Ford John Thomas Martin Mullen Andrew Conlon Lackawanna Valley House Alderman Howe Ball John F. Albertson Frank Phinney United States Express Company Wooehington Avenue Lackaway- AA Avene Folle Williams West Side Vic Cadden Munh Wwve Howley Vyosterday Barrick North Eod Conrad Younus Young Marry Harrick Shall Saul

District Council Meeting Notice For Carbondale

District Council No 4 of the Young Men's Institute meets tonight in the rooms of Council No 121 at Carbondale.

Young Men's Institute Carbondale

Great Need of Public Parks

A local advocate urges Scranton to expand parks citing health and property value gains. He compares New York Central Park, Brooklyn Prospect Park, and Boston Back Bay to argue public parks boost land values, tax revenue, and civic pride, urging city officials to fund and secure park sites.

Beranton Siae New York City Central Park Vergay Brooklyn Prospect Park Woodlawn Park Nay Ang Park Connell’s Park the Park Commission of Boston Back Bay Brookline Mass Park Board Beacon Street Calmilar Beacon Parkway

Twin Shaft Fund Adds Contributors to Board of Trade

The Twin Shaft Fund added several contributors to the board of trades yesterday. Names include Megargle Connellis New York Condensed Mik Com and Foster Engineering Philadelphia along with Searl Vannemden Philadelphia and Milton Manufacturing Company Milton Pa. A charity entertainment at Miss Welgenflue’s Chestnut Street home raised proceeds for the fund.

Board of Trades Twin Shaft Fund Megargle & Connelis New York TUL Wigley Manufacturing Foirhory Philadelphia Lu Wu Fraver Trent A. Prince &O Pottsville Pay Wow Bush & Rayner Wilmington Dello Triumph Shirt Company Columbia Sortiad Milton Manufacturing Cumpany Milton Hunt & Connell American Wringer Company New New WS One Inesacesnive Whosstvecenths Bend Surpless, Bunn & Up Morrle Wheeler &O Philadel- Ping SPH

See The Mikado Tonight at Frothingham Opera

The Mikado advances gate at Frothingham tonight promises a neat sum for Twin shaft disaster widows and orphans. Boxes remain and should be filled. Joseph P Burns leads a 70 voice Scranton chorus with strong singing and acting, rivaling professional groups. Box office is open at Frothingham.

Frothingham Twin Shaft Scranton Joseph P. Burns

Boy Hurt At Scranton Axle Works In Accident

Robert Watkins, 10, son of Robert Watkins of Brook Street South Side, was seriously injured at the Scranton Axle works while operating a thread cutting machine. His jacket was caught in the revolving axle dragging him around the vise, tearing flesh but he is expected to recover.

Robert Watkins Brook Street South Side Scranton Axle Works

Teenager Injured After Sand Banks Breaker Incident

Peter Birwhise of Green Ridge, 16, Hungarian extraction, worked as a driver at the Sand Banks breaker. He was caught between cure yesterday afternoon and sustained injuries. condition described as possibly serious but now in his favor. He rests at Lackiwanna hospital.

Peter Birwhise Green Ridge Sand Banks Lackiwanna

Dental office moved to third floor with updated equipment

Dr. A L D Preston of Massachusetts will supervise crown and bridge work at the Guld and Porcelain Dental set up now on the third floor. The new lab boasts latest electrical apparatus and methods in dental art. Elevator access noted and Central Railroad of New Jersey service advertised to Ocean Grove and Asbury Park with departing Scranton at 8 20 p m and Wilkes-Barre at 9 p m arriving at 4 p m without car changes.

Mears A. LD. Preston Massachusetts All Pointe Wea Central Railroad of New Jersey Trouin Scranton Wilkes-Barre Ocean Grove Asbury Park

McGarrah's Insect Powder Boxes Sold in Varied Sizes

Advertised as McGarrah's Insect Powder available in 25 and 10 cent boxes with no bulk option. Consumers urged to take no other brands or products.

McGarrah

Roentgen Rays Tested On Fred Mink At Lackawanna Hospital

A Tribune report covers a trial X ray test on Special Officer Frederick Mink at Lackawanna Hospital. Radiographs aimed to locate a bullet near his heart, with photographer Fred Hummler and Dr. Blanchard assisting as radiographs were developed. Alyn showcased fluoroscope demonstrations and discussed foreign objects seen in X rays while Mink endured a lengthy, painful procedure.

Lackawanna Hospital Fred Hummleres Blanchard Tribune Frederick Mink Ruthven Dunmore Mink Fred Alyn New York Dr. Blanchard Fred Hummer August Hummler Hluminating Heat and Power Company Alyn Fighte Jn Mr. Alyn Hummler

Picture of the Man Who Wielded the Ax

Michael Kadzina of Jessup remained alive in unconscious condition after an axe wound to the head, reported late last night. The piece includes a photo of Joseph Kolar, identified as the assailant and brother in law, who fled on Sunday night.

Michael Kadzina Jessup Joseph Kolar

St. Luke's Free Excursion Tickets Distribute Quickly

City hall crowds of girls pressed Mrs. W. B. Duggan for St. Luke's free excursion to Lake Ariel. Over 1,300 tickets issued as many mothers queued for a holiday ride. Train departs Erie and Wyoming Valley station at 8 this morning.

City Hall W. B. Duggan St. Luke's Lake Ariel Whl Erie and Wyoming Valley

Grassaway Aims to Organize Scranton Telephone Company

Grassaway, of Baltimore Electrical Supply, is in Scranton to form a new company to challenge the Bell system. He claims to offer better service at lower rates than the current provider.

William Butler Recaptured After Hillcrest Home Escape

William Butler escaped from Hill side Home yesterday morning. Police were alerted and he was picked up on Market Street at 11 o clock last evening by Lieutenant Spellman. Goldsmiths offers record bargain sale of ladies shirts next Saturday morning.

William Butler Hillside Wanderer Market Street Spellman Goldsmith's Baggar

Annual Fire Department Inspection Date Set

Board of engineers selected September 23 for this year’s department inspection. Committees named for line of march music badges and related duties with Chief Hickey and others appointed to lead. The board adopted a full programme as a committee of the whole.

Board of Engineers Fire Department Hickey Fred Durr James Noone Messis Swass Warnke Raynor Timlin O'Malley

Heineman Esme wedding at Trinity Scranton

Miss Margaret May Kime of Scranton marries Christian Heineman Jr. of Scranton on July 21, 184 at Trinity parish with Rev. Edwin Lynn Miller officiating. The ceremony noted an ocean view from Atlantic City and listed Daniel Coleman as proprietor.

Ocean South Carolina Avenue Atlantic City N. J Daniel Coleman Heineman Esme Trinity Parronage Scranton Edwin Lynn Miller Margaret May Kime Christian Heineman, Jr

Strictly Fancy Elgin Creamery Batter Sold in Scranton City

Advertisement notes batter by pound at 20 pounds per order and granulated sugar at 1.00. Claims goods are warranted to be the finest sold in Scranton city.

Scranton

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