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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1899

Page

14

Republican First Legislative District Primary Notice

Notice to Republican voters of the First district that a primary election will be held Saturday June 24 for selecting a delegate and alternate to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg. The convention vote will occur Tuesday June 27 at 1 PM at St David's Hall. Candidates must register with the district chairman and pay their assessment ten days before the primary. W OA Paine, Chairman, Scranton, Pa. June 4, 19.

House of 4 Harrisburg St. David's W.oa. Paine Scranton

Republican standing committee meeting in Lackawanna District

Notice states a meeting of the Republican standing committee of the Third legislative district of Lackawanna County will be held in Scranton at the arbitration room in the courthouse on Saturday June ith day at 2 pm to fix a time for the convention and handle other proper business. By order of Chairman T J Matthews. Attest J E B Watkine Acting Secretary Beranton Pa June 5 18

Lacka- Wanna County Court House Scranton T. J. Matthews J. EB. Watkine Beranton

Overcrowded Lackawanna Hospital Restricts Admissions

President J P Dickson announced no patients would be admitted except accident or emergency cases until further notice due to severe crowding. Convalescents are scattered, a diphtheria case prompted isolation and quick disinfection, with several children sent home as a precaution.

J. P. Dickson Lackawanna Hospital Wnthl

Summer Clothing and Health Elixirs Featured

An ad touts lightweight serge and Cool Weather suits from Richards Wirth Lewis and Boyle Mucklow with low prices. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to boost appetite strengthen digestion purify blood and cure various ailments while promising refreshing sleep and confidence in its safety.

Sweeton Richards, Wirth & Lewis Hood Jones Brad Hoo

Warranty for Greenes Syrup of Tar Refund Promise

J. G. Bone and John P. Donabuo of Dunmore Pa pledge a 2 cent battle to prove satisfactory or money refunded if the cough or cold is not cured by Tar Syrup. The undersigned agree to return money if the product fails to help.

J. G. Bone Dunmore John P. Donabuo

Free Kindergarten Association Holds Annual Scranton Meeting

Mrs E L Fuller, treasurer, reported on the association’s finances at the Scranton Free Kindergarten annual meeting held in Albright Memorial Library. The gathering showed the group’s work for children, with roses and vines decorating the room as A D Holland presided and treasurer’s figures were partially presented.

Albright E. L. Fuller Folka Albright Memorial Library Scranton Free Kindergarten Association A. D. Holland L. Fuller

Officers Elected and Kindergarten Report Highlight Meeting

Judge Hand announced the nominating committee report with officers elected including A. O. Holland as President and Mrs. W. M. Marple as corresponding secretary. The gathering featured reports on Green Bridge and Central Kindergartens, with praise for mothers meetings and the impact on poor districts. A concert and speech by Rev. Dr. Lansing closed the session.

Kndergarten Miss Clarke Aplentco

Miles Gibbons Passes Medical Exam at University of Pennsylvania

Miles Gibbons son of Dr K R Gibbons of Wyoming Avenue passed his medical exams at the University of Pennsylvania. His medical diploma will be conferred next Thursday at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. He is visiting his father before returning to Philadelphia for graduation.

University of Pennsylvania Miles Gibbons Kr, WH. Gibbons Wyoming Avenue Academy of Music Philadelphia Gibbons

Promising Young Doctor From Otawa and Pennsylvania

Mr. Gibbons shows early promise in his chosen profession. He studied at Honeschale and earned a classical education at the University of Otawa. At the University of Pennsylvania he prepared for medical practice.

Gibbons Honeschale University of Otawa University of Pennsylvania

Nomination of Roland Thomas for Street Commissioner

The street commissioner nomination of Roland Thomas, former Fourth ward councilman, will be sent to the Select Council at the next meeting depending on eleven confirmatory votes. A strong Democratic effort may muster votes to block confirmation if needed.

Thomas Roland Thomas Democrata

Contempt clash delays witness at Litts case

In a trespass action A. Myers against William P. Litts, engineer John J. Lares of Clark's Summit refused to swear after objecting to testimony. Judge Archbald ordered the sheriff. Lares was withdrawn as a witness. Separately, Miles Clark sued John J. Kelly et al and won $1,702.50. Miss Lizzie Carey seeks damages after a fire at her Spruce Street millinery store. Insurance payments and later goods removal are contested. closing arguments were made and Judge Edwards to charge.

John J. Lares Delaware, Lackawanna and Lance Archbald Miles Clark John J. Kelly Edwards Miss Lizzie Carey W. Cibeen Jones Meredith T. Jones Willard Roscoe Dale Miss Carey Jones H. Terrey Temple Court Building Spruce Street W. Gibson

Court actions and bail set in multiple cases

Judge Archibaldy yesterday ruled on bail in a 2300 stem case with Nicholas Glenn as bondsman. A divorce remarriage case was granted to require respondent to show cause and return to court. An opinion in Hartley versus Hull considers costs due to the plaintiff. Mary Coyle et al pursue 65000 damages against Delaware and Hudson Canal Co for James Coyle’s death. In Roth case, forfeiture costs and counsel fees are ordered remitted upon bond payment.

Archibaly Michael Witsko Nicholas Glenn Marty Phillips John BE Phillips Nest Silas Hartley John RK. Hull Archbald Smith Mary Coyle Celin Coyle Bridget Coyle Catherine Coyle John Coyle James Coyle Yesterduay Common Pleas

Seasonal Goods Promoted At Discount Prices

Local retailer advertises 500 quarts of peas and berries starting at 7 cents. Hammocks offered at cost with a full line of summer drinks and fruit syrups. Coursen's Ginger Ale and Sarsaparilla priced at 1.00 per dozen. Customers urged to order vegetables and berries early.

Coursen

Review of the Political Field in Lackawanna County

In a state race for the Supreme Court, Lackawanna County centers attention as Hon. J. W. Arche Baldt and Hon. P. B. Smith seek Republican and Democratic nominations. Judge Archbuldt favours the Republicans while Judge Smith runs as a Democrat. Delegates from Lackawanna are named to Harrisburg and a large band, led by a local committee, departs Monday for the state convention to bolster Smith.

Supreme Court Smith Smith Boomers State Capitol Lackawanan County J. W. Archebald P .B. Smith Superior Court Archbuldt Aska Distinetiow Republican Party Prarty Aviguez Hardlebuce Wedinvsiay John Lynch Wilkes-Barre Hide & Candiflate Juder Smith Lynch Lizerne Apeel Laddphi Sadge Smith

Chamber Concert Review Highlights Hemimrmor Quartet

A damaged notice reviews Guerney's hall chamber concert featuring the Hemimrmor quartet. It praises Behemont and Cherubini pieces, notes strong violin and piano interplay, and hopes for better attendance and clearer acoustics at future performances.

City Controller Refuses Sign Panic Halt Repair Contract

City Controller Howell refuses to sign the halt repair contract, claiming it was illegal and backed by insufficient appropriation. Burns, attorney for Bar hr Asphalt, seeks a mandamus to compel action. Trowell argues the contract is a one year appropriation issue. Case may reach the Supreme Court with possible stay, citing a similar William S port ruling on controller duties.

Howell Ashalt Mileral Burns Barhr Asphalt Company Trowell Hiss Burne Supreme Court Greward William Sport

Fragmented exchange hints at a puzzling dialogue

A terse dialogue fragment shows Ferlowe and Rollowe discussing a mysterious discovery and human habit. The lines imply an implied consequence or implication but lack clear context or names to confirm specifics.

Ferlowe Everson Rollowe

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