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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1896

Page

8

Wilkes-Barre Republicans Publish Nomination Rooster

The registered list of Republican nomination candidates closes last night with names across offices. Congress includes Morgan B. Williams Charles P. Foster and Henry W. Palmer all from Wilkes-Barre. Senator nominees are W J Scott J C Harvey Isaac P Hand and Deniel J Reese. Treasurer nominees include Robert P. Robinson L C Carte and W D Watkins. Register candidates listed as Hiram P. Kunis Fred Reutlehuber Chas E Keck John F Bradhun. Commissioner nominees include R E Donaughey A D Hay R Frank De Pierre Francis K Scho bert William Reiner M L Driesbach P H Repp John Co. Willams Stephen Charles P T Norton John M Jones T R Peters Thomas Smith George Picton J W Campbell W J P Willams. Auditors feature W L Higgs Edgar Cooper E A Morgan J R Westover.

Congress Morgan B. Williams Wilkes-Barre Charles PD. Foster Henry W. Palmer W. J. Scott Wapwallopen J. C. Harvey Harveyville Isaac P. Hand Deniel J. Reese Plymouth Robert P. Robinson William Reiner Beach Haven M. L. Driesbach Wilkes- Barre P. H. Repp John Co. Willams Stephen Charles Lattimer P. T. Norton Miner's Mills John M. Jones Pictaton T. R. Peters Thomas Smith George Picton J. W. Campbell W. J. P. Willams W. L. Higgs Edgar Cooper West Pittston E. A. Morgan J. R. Westover Forty-Fort

Hahnemannian Convention Shapes Up At Glen Summit

The Seventeenth annual meeting of the International Hahnemannian Association opens with delegates from the United States Canada and India. Major topics include consumption contagion debates with Dr C H Oaks presenting counter evidence and Dr T J Wilson arguing for similia based on science and philosophy. Other papers include Harmonics and Homeopathy translation on high potencies and the homeopathicity of the remedy by several doctors.

Glen Summit International Hahnemannian Association United States Canada India C. H. Oaks T. J. Wilson Cleveland J. H. Allen B. Fincke M. D C. von Boenninghausen Munster L. Guild Legget A. McNeil

Concordia Plans Farview Excursion With Friends

The Concordia invites friends on an excursion to Farview on July 16. Pittston amateurs stage Sulli van's Trial by July Friday evening. The Galetown club runs an excursion to Saratoga with Alexander's band. Westminster church Ladies auxiliary hosts a trolley party next Monday evening leaving from Square at 7 90 sharp. The Hanover park band concert was postponed to Saturday evening at 7. Eva Patterson will sing at a men’s meeting in the YMCA on Sunday June 28. The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor lawn social is planned on Mrs Hollenback’s lawn in Forty Fort this evening.

Concordia Farview Pittston Amateurs Young Men's Christian Association Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Hollenback Forty Fort

Marriage of Miss Annie Harrington and John McCourtney

Miss Annie Harrington and John McCourtney were married at St Mary’s church on Wednesday at 4 pm in front of a large crowd. Miss Lizzie O’Brien of Phillipsburg and Miss Celia Conway served as bridesmaids, with Edward McQueen as best man. The couple later dined at the bride’s father in Wyoming after a drive to Wilkes-Barre.

Annie Harrington John McCourtney St. Mary's Church Ligeie Murphy Wyoming

Great Sale of Body Brussels Carpets

Incomplete notice advertises a sale of body Brussels carpets. The fragment urges early attendance and claims broad selections from various makes. No dates, locations, or organizer names are legible.

Body Brussels

Local society notes sparkle with weddings and visits

Married couples prepare for housekeeping in Scranton while Miss Kate Manley weds John Lally at St Marys church with Rev M F Crane officiating. The Lallys plan to live in Olyphant where he runs a hardware business. Marie Kearney earns a professional certificate after a high school exam.

Scranton John EB. Fay Washington, D. C Harry McGrath New Port KR. L. Mass Thomas Neary C. FP. Hayes Derby St. Mary's Church M. F. Crane John Manley Lally Olyphant Marie Kearney

School Players Use Father Mathew Hall in Winter Show

Large audience attended the Father Mathew Depra House event where pupils of public schools presented the Mistie Midects under F H Decker. Diplomas were awarded to Eva Vessey Lizzie McGinty Tilly Matthews Lillian Taylor Mary Evans Etty Dougherty Maggie Evans Annie Henneghen Jennie Patten Charlie Crippen Eva Kelly Katie Hevers Mary Dougherty.

Mathew Depra F. H. Decker Hop Sing Sambo Quinbo Eva Vessey Lizzie McGinty Tilly Matthews Lillian Taylor Mary Evans Etty Dougherty Maggie Evans Annie Henneghen Jennie Patten Charlie Crippen Eva Kelly Katie Hevers Mary Dougherty Cummings Professor Cummings Professor Watkins Mary J. McHale Father Matthew Opera House St. Patrick's Andemy Belva Taylor Forest Home Elizebeth Moran Anna McLoughlin May Kennedy J. O'Boyle Anna Loftus Mary Munak Sadie Rogan Wellie Farrell P. J. Murphy Nellie Farrell Mayest Mary Fadden Alfred Williams Bessie Doherty Harriet Heasley M. Heffron May Ferguson Lady Maud Grace Pettigrew Imperial Schottische Mary Mooney Mary McLaughlin King Cotton James O'Boyle Grace Lynch Golden Ringlet Martha Brennan Jennie Walsh James Brennan Martin Mooney Harold Campbell Ann Loftus Mary Mermak Nellie McDonnell Annie O'Connell Elizabeth Dempsey Mary Huntsman Andrew Farrell Anne O'Boyle Thomas McHale Mansfield State Normal School C. A. Linde Archbald Dunmore Street Edward Jones Mamir Jones Carbondale Wednesay Blakely Baptist Church G. M. Hall Nana McLoughlin John McLoughlin Miles Mary McNicol Green Ridge Richard Willams Lizzie Wood Peter Quain J. A. Evans Susquehanna Avenue Baptist Church John Dougherty St. Honaventure’s College Allegheny Ladica

Spain Must Conquer Cuba Before March 4 1891

The Philadelphia Press notes Spain must take Cuba by March 4 1891 or forfeit the assignment. The Republican platform on Cuba is longer but conveys the same imperative.

Philadelphia Press Spain Cuba

Amateur productions rehearse two city plays this summer

Rehearsals for the two amateur productions The Comedy of Toys and Priscilla progress rapidly with a young cast. The Comedy of Toys by Charles Barnard promises a unique plot where toys come alive in a toy shop and travel to Mother Goose land, with dances and specialties. Priscilla is set for July 1 to 3 under the Cycle club.

Priscilla Charles Barnard Gooseland Cycle Club

Crystal Lake Water Company Holds Annual Meeting

The Crystal Lake Water Company held its annual meeting with two thirds of stockholders present. Directors named were Joseph Burkett A McMullen J B Van Bergan Edward Clarkson C R Manville Alfred Pascoe and C E Spencer. Van Bergan was elected president Spencer secretary and Pascoe treasurer. The system includes fifteen and a half miles of mains plus one and a half miles supplying other companies. An expansion near Browell's Swamp was reported with water found at 347 feet 9 inches and an eight inch bore underway to yield a six inch stream.

Crystal Lake Water Company Joseph Burkett A. McMullen J. B. van Bergan Edward Clarkson C. R. Manville Alfred Pascoe C. E. Spencer A. Pascoe van Bergan Brownell’s Swamp

Miner Peter Brown Injured by Premature Blast

An elderly miner, Peter Brown, was hit by a premature blast at the Wilson Creek mine on Tuesday. Working alone, he was thrown to the ground as rocks fell and a fragment fractured a leg bone. He was found by fellow workers and moved home, with recovery slowed by age but described as progressing.

Peter Brown Wilson Creek Brown Grown

Boxing class formed by Athletic club led by James Daley

Fourteen young men from the Athletic club have secured James Daley a reputed New York sports figure as boxing instructor. Daley’s teaching is non rough and easy to learn, likely drawing additional members to the class after his exhibition for the club.

Athletic Club James Daley New York Daley

Personal and Other Items Briefly Recap Local Visits

Michael Lavey of Niagara University visits sister Mrs. John Lynch in Park Street. Miss Winnie Wilmarth of Aldenville Pa visits cousin Miss Myrtle Giles on Terrace Street. Mrs. William McClain is very ill on Lincoln Avenue. E O Byerne of Honesdale not visiting this week. Maud McCawley of Belmont Street visits Peckville this week. Lorenzo Vaughn lumberman and contractor from New England is guest of Dr D L Bailey. Efe Vandermark of Garfield Avenue vacations with mother in Waymart. N H Hiller and family visit Mrs Hiller's parents in Utica New Hampshire. Mamie Pruzzer of Wilkes Barre returns home after visiting Miss Harriet Terry. Harry Gordon takes a new position at Hotel Anthracite and left yesterday.

Elizabeth Kitchen Philadelphia Nellie Lewis Wyoming Street Geneva Alice Cook Starrucca Bisa Frances Abbott Garfield Avenue Elizabeth Hitchcock Green Ridge Burt Brownell Bessie Edith Kase John Halstead Edith Grieve New York City William Rounds Gilbert Street J. R. Finch Salem Avenue Port Jervis Jersey City New York J. H. Randolph Leesburg Florida George Kimball Crystal Lake Cottage Randolph Chase & Sanborn K. P. Burke May Dr. Reed Turns Scranton Michael Lavey Niagara University John Lynch Park Street Winnie Wilmarth Aldenville Myrtle Giles Terrace Street William McClain Lincoln Avenue Hey E. O'Byrne Honesdale Maud McCawley Belmont Street Peckville Lorenzo Vaughn New England States D. L. Bailey Efe Vandermark Waymart N. H. Hiller Mrs. Hiller Utica N. H Mamie Pruzzer Wilkes- Barre Harriet Terry Harry Gordon

Priceburg Band to headline July 4 picnic features balloon ascent

Thomas Hodgson paints his business place. John Hawk Jr visited Olyphant. Johnson Coal installs two boilers. Miss Margaret House and Jacob Pfeiffer wed in Brooklyn. Edward Owens visited Olyphant. Priceburg Citizens band paraded Carbondale streets last evening with lively music. Lou Cramer visited Carbondale friends.

Thomas Hodgson Thomas Crier South Main Street Scranton T. M. Grove Priceburg John Hawk, Jr Johnson Coal Company Margaret House Brooklyn N. Y Jacob Pfi

Boring Machine Arrives For Jermyn Artesian Well

The large boring machine for the Jermyn artesian well arrived at the Delaware and Hudson depot Tuesday. A substantial crew was moving it to the proposed site yesterday and will operate it as soon as possible. The project has aroused strong local interest in Jermyn.

Howell & Blanchard Jermyn Delaware and Hudson

Pneumonia Threat to Vital Organs and Recovery Tactics

A short passage describes pneumonia as a disease that halts major body functions and ends life if untreated. It emphasizes maintaining strength to aid recovery and suggests supportive care to sustain the patient’s dwindling vitality.

Bovinine Endorsed By Physicians For Quick Nutrition

Dr Charles Wilson of Providence testifies that his wife recovered from a severe pneumonia after using Bovinine with wine in equal parts, praising its quick nutrition. The ad claims over 25 000 other physicians endorse the product and highlights a cold process method to strengthen its effects.

Charles Wilson Atwell Ave Providence

Local notes cover library event and town improvements

The Brownson Literary Institute held an entertaining regular meeting last evening. Jermyn residents discuss building projects on Second Street and foundation work by Masons for a new house by C. D. Winters. J. D. Wall makes improvements on Main Street property. Local cyclists plan forming a bicycle club amid about seventy five wheelmen.

Brownson Literary Institute W. Cook Scranton H. D. Swick Second Street C. D. Winters J. R. Farrell Cleveland Jermyn

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold in Scranton

Mystic Cure claims to relieve rheumatism and neuralgia within three hours. It promises to remove the cause and quickly cure the disease after the first dose. Sold by Carl Lorenz, Druggist, at 418 Anandaye Scranton for 75 cents.

Carl Lorenz Anne Na Aye Scranton

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