Candidate for District Attorney at Republican County Convention
John Ra Jones announces candidacy for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention.
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John RA
Jones
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1894
Page
5
Scranton Area News Briefs Cover Elections and Local Events
Three witnesses testified in the Flynn contested election case in Olyphant. Streets and pavements committees plan a city meeting. A fatality from a car collision in Olyphant is reported. Bond judgment against Enterprise lodge official stands. Deaths and obituaries include Edward J. Humphrey at 82. Marriage licenses issued to several couples. A Maguire case leaves a $50 fine awaiting remittance to allow release for a new season engagement.
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Tribune
Flynn
Olyphant
William Howarden
Mavsic
St. John's
Life
Charies Spitford
William Henry
Raymond Alley
Walter Briggs
Board of Heaith
Scranton
St. Luke's Church
Ballentine
Church of the Good Shepherd
Green Hidge
William A. Phillips
Enterprise Lodge No. 21
Loyal Knights of America
Joan. Phillips
Edward J. Humphrey
Ee Io
Edwin S Williama
Thomas McCormas
St Peter’s Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic
John H. Thomas
Harry Hines
Mary E. McCole
Beranton
Stephen Marinko
Hose Tierpak
Myhint
Edward Barrett
Hannah Collins
Jormyn
Job Williams
Pockville
Elizabeth Burton
Jermyn
Thomas Maguire
Adonis Company
Yeterday
Edwards
Maguire
Cathedral parish excursion to Mountain Park Aug 18
Arrangements for the cathedral parish outing to Mountain Park on August 18 progress well. It is expected to be one of the season’s largest and most enjoyable events with games and activities for all.
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Mountain Park
Funeral of Harry R Madison Draws Wide Community Tribute
The funeral for Harry R Madison was held at Elm Park church and Forest Hill cemetery with large floral tributes and attendance by Company B Thirteenth Regiment fire department officers and clerks. Rev J Bekouin DD led services citing Corinthians and Eckman praised Madison as selfless and virtuous. Military honors followed the Elm Park rites with pallbearers from Company B Crystal Regime and fire department officers present.
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Ufva
Harry R. Madison
Forest Hill Cemetery
Madison
Kellow
Kambeck
Thirteenth Regiment
John Tonntall
Washington
Boktan
Elm Park
Markeman
Immortellea “Board of Officers
N. P
Crystal Hose Company
Board of Fire Engineers
Phenix Hose Company
Lickawinna Troy and Steel Company
Miditorim
W. H. Pearce
Him Park
Qauplain
C. Logan
J. Bekouin
Wyoming District
Itichard Hiorns
John Davy
Elm Park Church
Mr. Hiorns
Davy
Dr. Eckman
Harry Madison
Prioyer
Shero
Company B
Crystal Regine Company
W. C. Scott
Charles Colwell
Fred Stravning
Fred H. Babcock
John H. Sample
George Malott
Daniel Newman
Henry Wilcox
Charles Hineline
Henry Kiefer
Igage Tica
E. A. Nevdhbum
E. H. Ripple
Mattes
Conkirb and Whitney
Millar
Stillwell
Chana
Cox
Depnce
AK. Deitweller
Secon
J. W. Hall
George R. Surdam
Onie
Louis Schanss
Jacob Fries
Contractor Frank Shiffer Aims to Settle All Claims
Frank Shiffer, former inmate of Hillside home, was discharged Sunday and met a Tribune reporter at City Clerk Lavelle's office. He sought a full account of the balance due on his Thirteenth district sewer contract and said he will pay all obligations from his assignments even if he must sell personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shiffer
Insane Department
Hillside
Tribune
Yeatorday
Lavelle
Thirteenth District
Shiffer
Mrs Stewart in Court Over Plumbing Claim
In courtroom No 1 the case Howley Bros versus Sarah Stewart of Green Ridge is heard before arbitrators Robert J. Murray Charles E. Olver and D F P Reploglo. Attorney D P Reedy for Howley Bros and D P Davidson for the defendant. Edward Kelley testified he was employed by Howley Bros and described his duties.
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Howley Bros
Sarah Stewart
Green Ridge
Edward Kelley
Hoe
Work details at Mrs Stewart's home spark verbal clash in court
During testimony at Mrs Stewart's home project the worker described his tasks while Mrs Stewart grew excited and called Kelley a liar. After Kelley testified the case was adjourned to ten o clock tomorrow.
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Mra. Stewart
Kelley
Free Outing Next Tuesday Supports St Luke's Summer Home
Contributions have been received for St Luke's summer home and a free outing for women and children. Donations from Mrs G L Dieksons, W W Scranton, Mrs W Mi Silkian, and others total 344 605 pounds with further gifts expected. Applications for admittance go to A D Holland, 606 Spruce Street, B Dorman, 204 Franklin Avenue, Mrs G L Diekkan, 649 Jefferson Avenue, or Miss Elizabeth Suerer, 723 Madison Avenue. The summer home is currently full but will accept more guests soon. The annual free trip to Lake Ariel is set for Tuesday July 31 with tickets already distributed.
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St. Luke's
G. L.dichksons
W. W. Scranton
W. Mi
Silkian
Bia Ee Elitant
A. L. Urban
William A. Avery
J General Charities
A. D. Holland
Guild
A.D Holland
Spruce Street
B. Dorman
Franklin Avenue
City Officials Tour Hust Mountain Quarries
A city delegation, invited by Burke Bros, visited the Hust mountain quarries near No. 7 reservoir on the Lackawanna line. They observed vast operations with workers from many nations, noted conglomerate rock used for bridge work, and saw blocks dressed at the quarry ready for transport.
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Burke Bros
Hust Mountain
Smith
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Road
No. 7
Lackwanun
Wyoming Road
Wyoming
Tower of Babel
Allen
Batavia
N. Y
Scranton
Vite Werein Waltlog
Eck Residnent
Urimg
Timothy and
J. Mi. Burke
Thoma Guntnell
M. J. Borns
DB. Battle
M. J. Sweeney
Mo Ve Morris
Horatio LT. Fellows
Alex W. Consuel
Finlay Rows
Robert Robinson
Fred Durr
Edward F. Weare
W. J. Thomus
John W. McLean
P. H. Golden
T. B. Hows
James J. Manley
Thomas Norton
James J. Noone
J. E Regan
al. E Clarke
Lir
D. Jones
Nelson
Philip Kirat
Quay Baglaver
Joseph P. Phillips
James Kerrigan
D To Jenking
O BH Daniels
D. J. Moriarity
T. J. Daffy
Campbell Committed to Jail in McDonnell Case
Carbondale Chief J T McAndrew brought James Campbell to the District Attorney Kelley Ceateruly after a coroner jury indicted him for killing Patrick McDonnell. No evidence beyond Campbell's own testimony. Grand jury to decide if murder is justifiable or excusable. Campbell jailed with no bail until September grand jury session.
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J. T. McAndrew
Carbondale
James Campbell
Patrick McDonnell
Kelley Ceateruly
Campbell
The New State Normal School Opens Sept 1
East Straudsbury State Normal prepares for a full term starting September 1. The first year celebrates 1 105 pupils across three terms and features carpeted rooms and modern furnishings. The school highlights a strong faculty, top boarding, and prep programs guiding students to leading colleges.
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State Normal School
East
Addraéa Gronard
Binur
Priv
Enat Stouduburg
George W Okell for Sheriff of Lackawanna County
Friends of George W Okell report his long service to the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company and Republican Party work. The Scranton native rose from breaker and furnace roles to superintendent of timber lands, pursuing honest progress without wealth or pulls. He previously stepped aside from a prior nomination to maintain party harmony, earning support from leaders and reform-minded Republicans.
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Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
George Washington Okell
Scranton
Navy
Mill Street
Okell
Old Diamond Wines
Lackawanoa Iron and Sidel Company
Republican Party
Oxell
Ander
ISM
John 8S. LaTouche
Latouchea
Ouell
Iman
George Okwu
Washington
Okell's Broad Appeal Across Scranton populace
The text portrays Mr. Okell as a trusted figure with a clean record whose influence spans all social classes. It notes his long service with the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company, active support for local organizations, and a strong presence in the fire department. His broad popularity across city and county protes tations is highlighted as central to his election hopes.
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de Wries
Okeil
Olell
Lackawanna
Ron and Steel Company
Scranton
Ouell Hias
Lady Washington Company
Phenix Hose Company
Okell
Dhue
Globe Shoe Store Prospers Despite Heat and Hard Times
Evans Powell firm owners of Globe Shoe Store at 227 Lackawanna avenue report strong sales despite hot weather. Since moving from 124 South Main avenue on April 1 the business has grown and established itself among Scranton’s leading enterprises with a large stock and low prices aimed at pleasing customers.
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Evans & Powell
Globe Shoe
Lackawanna Avenue
E. E. Evans
B. Powell
Evans Bros
South Main Avenue
Firui
Ushl
Acd
Fim
Scranton
Bicycle Tourists Visit City on Northeastern Route
Two bicycle touring parties stopped in the city yesterday. One group came from Philadelphia and dined at the Wyoming, the other from Stroudsburg and stayed at the Valley House. The Philadelphians en route from Honesdale to Wilkes-Barre include Harry M. Keep Paul KR. Brown Thomas D. Finuletter William Jameson and B. H. Jameson. The Stroudsbury party includes Charles Graver Norman G. Dreher W. M. Burnett and Louis Walton. Livy will ride to Pittston Wilkes-Barre White Haven Mauch Chunk and Aston and hopes to reach home before Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Wyoming
Stroudsburg
Valley House
W. M. Burnett
Louis Walton
Straudsbury
Livy
Pittston
Wilkes- Barry
White Haven
Mauch Chunk
Aston
Long Distance Subscribers List For Enhanced Telephones
A notice lists subscribers availing metallic circuits for long distance telephones enabling calls from distant points like Chicago. Names include Tra Bennet & Co, Gilmored Daily, BE. J. Walsh, W. J. Reichart, William Connell & Co, Pennsylvaocia Railroad, G. H. Mahhavit Lk, and others tied to various local businesses and residences.
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Chicago
Tra Bennet & Co
Hucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Satisfaction
Advertises Hucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum and other skin eruptions and claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 46 cents per box and sold by Mosthows Brow.
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Hucklen
Mosthows
Owner in hiding linked to Ridge tragedy
Coroner Kelly empanelled a jury at Archbald to probe the Monday evening shooting at the Ridge that killed Byworth Givinally. Testimony offered no foul play but the revolver owner remains in hiding, delaying further proceedings until Thursday. Michael Shevinsky, who handled the weapon, sits in jail reflecting on the tragedy.
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Kelly
Archbald
Ridge
Byworth
Thomas Manley
Solomon Middleman
L.A. Beblee
W Dougher
J. K. Grover
T. Seamon
Priceburg
Ind
Michael Shevinsky
Gavingly
Ife
Noglish
Wilkes-Barre Choral Society Enter Elateddfod Entry
The Wilkes Barre Choral Society and Dr Mason’s elve clan Hive decided to enter the elateddfod at Scranton in September. A large meeting with the gise lab and the choral union determined the entry with about two hundred singers present as preparations begin to win honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes Birre Choral Society
Dr. Mason
Elve Clan
Scranton
Hyde Park
Wilkea Barre News-Dealer
Academy of Music to Receive Rich Interior Decorations
Artist Morris announces the Academy of Music will be richly decorated in stereo style as the 405 gateway opens signaling a landmark in country interior design. Morris has been engaged to oversee the work and engraving showcases the planned aesthetic.
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The
Academy of Music
Noy
Morris
Academy
Walla and
Gelling
Warons
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City Notes
Lohman
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Gulogy
Rev
J. G. Ecknan
Mrs. Stewart
Councilmien
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No. 7 Reservoir
Pollas McAndrew
Lawn Rangers
Peewee
Leon
People
George W Okell
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Reptilin
Olella
Antil
George Washington Okull
Lackawinna County
Aheriff
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Mit Okell
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E. G. Coursen
Lacka. Ave
Globe Shoe Store
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Long
RTE
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Kagaar
Anron Goldsmith
Solomon Goldsmith
Bishop O'Hara
G. R. Clark & Co
N. Stetler
W.T. Smith
Mount Pleasant Mine
J. KR. Meare
Sterling
W. W. Berry
Deweler
Lacka, Ave
S. C. Snyder
D.d.s
Avail
Givinsky
Archibald
WILKES-BAR@E
Laurel Hill Park
H. Battin
Penn Ave
Bill Poster
Reese
Lice Department
John Reese
Anys
Simpson
Davis
Weber
Guernsey Brog
Conway House
Penn Avenue
Finess
Hverard
Canada
J. Bolz
Urs US
Wyoming Ava
Next Dime Bank
Marshall Field & CO
Abbott
Geneva
Neptune
Blarritz
Dunn
Lackawanna Ave
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