District Convention Notice for First District Republicans
Republican voters in the First legislative district are notified of a primary to choose delegates and alternates for the state convention. The primary runs June 2 from 4 to 7 pm at Bill Davids hall, with the convention voting June 27 at 2 pm. Delegates must register full name and address and pay a ten day prior assessment. ballots omit names if unpaid. W A Paine chairs. Scranton Pa June 8 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helean
Irisburg
Bill David's
W. A. Paine
Scranton
Local Mentions and Elections Highlight Scranton Notes
Personal news places EB W Lermnitzer in Hondesdale for a few weeks while Grace Evans from London visits cousin Mrs J B Gilleapte of North Scranton. Leona Gregory graduates with first honor from Maryland College for Women in Latin classical course. Attorney James J O Malley re elected solicitor for the Winton school board and placed for Ophlant board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. W. Lermnitzer
Hondesdale
Grace Evans
London
J. B. Gilleapte
Oak Street
Scranton
Leona Gregory
Clay Avenue
Maryland College For Young Women
Mise Gregory
James J. O'Malley
Winton
Girl 11 Shoots Sister by Accident in 38 Caliber Revolver
Emily Walters aged 11 accidentally shot her sister Mrs William Ensminger in her Ed wards court home at 3 am Saturday. The bullet caused a slight flesh wound on the face and ear. Dr Louis A Christ treated the injured woman. The girl did not know the revolver was loaded.
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Emily Walters
William Ensminger
Edwards Court
Ensminger
Louis A. Christ
Doctor loses finger to blood poison at hospital
Dr H D Gardner underwent finger amputation at Beranton Private hospital after weeks of virulent blood poisoning. Surgeons reported the operation showed indications of successful results and hoped it would halt further spread of the disease threatening his health and life.
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H. D. Gardner
Beranton
Refund offer for Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar
The undersigned agree to refund money on a bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar if it cures a cough or cold. A 4 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Names include J. G. Bone and John P. Donahya.
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J. G. Bone
Children’s Day Observed Across City Churches
Children’s Day activities were held in many city churches with elaborate programmes prepared by Rev. R. F. Pierce at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church. The event featured an “Voyage of Life” stage piece, music by Haydn Evans, and extensive readings and recitations. Elm Park and First and Second Presbyterian churches also hosted services, with sermons on religious education and attendance rising among children.
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Penn Avenue
R. F. ¥. Pierce
First
Second Presbyterian
Elm Park
Pierce
Haydn Evans
Christ
Jesus Christ
Luther Keller
Vccescscwaws
Hattie Armstrong
Harriet Casper
Helen Gates
Emma Mengle
Liltie Leng
Willie
Alex. Hay
Angus Eatin Tesneseacces
David Reed
Mathilda Long
Dollie
Hessle Pierce
Dorothy Capwell
Keller
Baptist Publication Society
Jesus
Hev
Richard Hiorns
Arja Rhoads
Rhoads
C. M. Giffin
Childrein
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. McLeod
Golf at the Country Club Ends in High Scoring Matches
A Saturday golf day at the Country Club featured a prominent putting contest with many scores. Miss Anderson won the putting match with 17 strokes and a low record, while Dougine Torrey claimed the Junior Cup in the cup match. The event included a tie break won by Miss Belin and a future match against the Hinghamton club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Cuut Dougine Torrey
Henry Belin, Jr
Douglas Torrey
Elizabeth Richmond
George Jermyn
TV Andelot Belin
Henry Belin
Helen Matthews
P. B. Belin
Miss Delin
Hinghamton
Boomers Leave Today to Back Judge Smith for Supreme Court
A 150 member Lackawanna county Democratic contingent departs for Harrisburg at 2.18 this afternoon to back Judge Smith for the supreme court nomination. Smith’s Harrisburg headquarters on Walnut Street were opened Saturday by Colonel F. J. Fitzsimmons T. J. Jennings and M. J. McAndrews. Delegates challenged as improperly elected may seek seating at the convention. Meanwhile Pittsboro primaries vote to contest Judge Kennedy’s delegates. Judge Lynch of Wilkes-Barre urged formal local election of county delegates to ensure readiness for possible contingencies.
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Lackawanna County
Harrisburg
Judge Smith
Supreme Court
Smith
Walnut Street
F. J. Fitzsimmons
T. J. Jennings
M. J. McAndrews
Pittsboro
Kennedy
Lynch
Wilkes-Marre
Luserne County
Rail chiefs change at New York Susquehanna Western
Henry E. Gilpin of the Allegheny division is reported to succeed Loomis as general superintendent of the NY, Susquehanna and Western. Fire destroys the Parson’s Mineral Spring breaker, a massive Luzerne County structure, after four twenty in the morning blaze. Loss estimated at five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Gilpin
Allegheny
Erie Railroad
Mr. Loomis
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Erie Railroad Company
Finch Works
Central City
Lake Ariel
Parsons
Lehigh Valley Company
Luzerne County
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
New York City
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Hoboken
Westcott Ex- Press Company
Green Ridge
Pat Johnson
W. L. Connell
Anthony McHale
A Way to Make Home Happy
An advertisement from The Scranton Private Sanitarium promotes solutions to liquor addiction for inmates and their families. It invites readers to call or write to No. S15 Mulberry Street for positive, lasting remedies to restore the afflicted individual's well being and restore harmony at home.
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Scranton Private Sanitarium
S15
Mulberry Street
Fresh Vegetables and Berries Available
Home grown peas and berries priced for early orders. 500 quarts peas and berries from 7c hammocks at cost. Full line of summer drinks and fruit syrups. Coursen's Ginger Ale and Sarsaparilla $1.00 per dozen. Order vegetables and berries early.
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Coursen
Corner Stone Laid for New Church of the Immaculate Conception
Rev James A Moffitt pastor of the new Church on Railroad Street framed structure about one hundred by forty feet. The cornerstone blessing took place with Rt Rev Bishop Hoban presiding and a gathering of clergy. Bishop Hoban preached on the antiquity of the ceremony.
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James A. Moffitt
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Taylor
School Excursion Highlights Local Teachers and Students
The fourth annual teachers association excursion to Shawnee Lake featured student sports. Eugene Tropp won three prizes in running events and received an umbrella bare ball bat and a watch. Melvin Bogart earned a bicycle lamp in the bicycle race. Miss Clare Slocum won the oratorical contest with Robert of Lincoln and a fountain pen. Elizabeth Williams led in the ladies boat race. Mike Jennie Lewis and George Robington won cake in the cake walk. Louis Amviakers won the bog race. The excursion train returned to the city at eight o clock.
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Shawnee
Harvey's) Lake
Association of Teachers
Eugene Tropp
Tropp
Melvin Bogart
No @ school
Clare Slocum
No. 27
Robert of Lincoln
Elizabeth Willams
Oval School
Carme
Mike Jennie Lewis
George Robingon
Weat Scranton
Louis Amviakers
Officials Paid Private Bills with Township Orders
Officials used township orders to pay private bills, exposing a scheme of misappropriation and administrative impropriety. The report notes the misuse of public funds and hints at broader municipal corruption.
Early church ceremony and parade in Pittston area
A historical report describes a church dedication with blessing rites tied to biblical scenes. Clergy listed from multiple towns assisted, followed by a parade led by the Taylor Cornet band and local societies. The new church on Railroad Street sits high with views toward Scranton and green fields, awaiting occupancy in the fall. An unrelated Lackawanna Township indebtedness hearing followed, with auditor Michael Hogan's testimony cited as inconclusive regarding reused township orders.
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Moses
Father Garvey
Greave
O'Byrne
Quinnan
Pittston
O'Malley
Kingston
McAndrew
Wilkes-Barre
Hiernan
Parsons
Crane
Avoen
Gorman and
Loughran
Minooka
Gislon
Jordan
Rendham
Comerford
Archbald
Nealon
Carbondale
Mullane
Dunmore
Moylan
Providence
Motley and Stopper
South Side
O'Donnell
Railroad Street
Scranton
Lackawanna
Michael Hogan
Clergyman Calls End to Prize Fighting Across States
Rev. James Hughes preached from the Presbyterian chapel urging churches to unite to end prize fighting. He cited the Coney Island bout last Friday as morally harmful to spectators and youth and urged laws to ban such contests. He acknowledged the task is great but faith says moral sentiment can rise and lead to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Adams Avenue
New York Street
James Hughes
Legislative
America
Hughes
Coney Taland
Examinations for Princeton Admissions Held in Scranton Connell Building
Examinations for Princeton University admissions will be held in the Connell building Scranton Pa on June 23 and 16 at 10 o'clock a m. The exam includes academic and scientific departments and information is available from John M Harris room 609 Connell building. Liver complaints cured by Meechams Pills. Finest wines and cigars at Lane's Horace Street. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised as a long used remedy for teething pain and diarrhea with claimed perfect success and universal sale via druggists worldwide. Twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton University
Connell Building
Scranton
John M. Harris
Drugsiete
Winslow
Mandamus Granted For Controller To Sign Contract
A court granted mandamus on Saturday, ordering the controller to sign the contract or provide reasons. An alternative writ was issued to compel performance and ensure timely action.
City Controller Ordered to Sign Barber Contract
A writ was granted on application by L A Burns for Thurber company and opposed by C Comegys for Alcatrat ee company and City Controller. Arguments set for next Thursday morning at o'clock with City Bell ster McCiiniey assisting Mr Comegya for Controller Trowell and the Alcatras company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
L. A. Burns
Thurber Company
C. Comegys
Alcatratee Company
City Bellester McCiiniey
Mr. Comegya
Cantroljer Trowell
Alcatras Company
Buckles Called Most Artistic Lot in Scranton
The seller touts a display of buckles described as the most artistic lot ever brought to Scranton and invites the public to inspect the items.
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Scranton
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Griffin Art Studio
Wyoming Avenue
Per
Lackawanna Dairy CO Telephone
A. A. Lindabury
Lolga
Cees Twopm
Cornell Huilding
South Main Avene
Keeley Cure
Keeley Institute
Madison Ave
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
The
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Aunday
A. B. Warman
First Legislative District
Republican Standing Committee
Court House
T. J. Matthews
Artest
J. E. Watkins
Young Ladies' Floral Committee
Mike Anderson
Grou
Kenneth Welles
William Maltheur Douglas Torrey
Adelot Felin
Mise I. Richmond
Eigar Connell
Janet Storra
Margaretta Melin
Peas
E. G
Histop Hodan
Harvey's Lake
Meecham
Pilla
Lane's
Horace Street
Mrs. Winslow
Mandamus
Oxfords
Suhank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Europe
FPL
Phillips
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H.H. Bull
J.D. Williams & Bro
Scranton, PA
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Lackawanna Ava
Justin
Felton
Penn Ave
ENS
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn
Alva
Matthews Bros
Hand & Payne
Knox
Sounre
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Legion
Wyoming
China
Ceral
Weichel
Wyoming Ave
Maloney Owl and Manufactoris Cd
Meridian Straat
Stravtoy, Pa
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