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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1898

Page

4

Father McCabe Chosen President At Kingston Meeting

In Kingston the Cath olic Total Abstinence union of the Scranton diocese held a spirited convention. Rev J J McCabe of Avoca was elected president after a debate over leadership, with officers chosen for the board and plans for women’s societies and insurance features discussed. The gathering approved resolutions, praised leadership, and adjourned after installing officers.

Catholic Total Abtinence Union Diocese of Scranton Kingston Officores J. J. Metuhe Avoca J. J. McManus Treen Aida Father Moder Bernie The Unto Nelock Kingston Catholic Church Z. Py Malley John J. O'Hara Wilker- Barre Clara Leavin Organization of Women's Societies J.C. Gallagher Board of Government Pope Catholic Total Abstinence Union Grecka Fortand América Gladetone Forte Ireland Tishop Opera Jiealeatt Nenes Sinters J. Mellon Mesers O'Neil McGarry Finn Row Gov Meredahe Lavan Herbert Treasury Nicholas Birke St. John's Pine Creek Boyle Harleigh Burke Sonainton Muainher Hk. A. McAnihew N. J. Walsh Wilkes-Ragre

Barber of the Thirteenth Regt Returns From Mt Gretna

Lewis Rinsland, official barber of the Thirteenth regiment, came home last night from Mt Gretna where the unit had camped. He noted the long rain during service and said the regiment was glad to leave Gretna, despite the muddy, worn camp surroundings.

Lewis Rinsland Mt. Gretna

Unnamed Lady Attacked by Mouse Fends Off with Pole

A woman in a domestic scene struggled amid Wear barrel events when a mouse appeared. She swung a pole at the rodent as a dog pursued it. The dog died after a gunshot, the woman fell, and the man fled fearing murder. The mouse escaped.

Conversation in household humor prompts awkward misreadings

A brief dialogue excerpt shows Dink, Vred, Dick, and Fred joking about asking a woman for consent and misunderstanding etiquette. The humor centers on how to proceed without bias and the characters’ playful misstatements.

Committee forms to aid soldiers families in Montrose region

The Board of Trade held the first meeting of the Soldiers Relief Association Executive Committee led by Luther Keller. Alfred Hand was named president Captain May vice president and FD Atherton secretary with G Boland treasurer. The group aims to assist enlisted men families, maintain soldier lists, provide reading material and nourishment, coordinate with regiments, and seek subscriptions from local citizens and benevolent societies. A public appeal will request funds and support.

Board of Trade The Soldiers Relief Association United Statees Mich Wi Diecusaet Luther Keller Manville Keller Alfred Hand Captain May FD. J. Atherton G. Boland Thirteenth Regiment Montrose Honesdale Tocat National Soldiers’ Relief Association Philadelphia Ren Jor McClunk Ryan Red Crees Society Wit McKinley Relief Association Ned Cross Atherton National Aessechition Ie Vurlous Benevolent Conrad Fehroeder CC. G. Holand Rehroeder Moland Mexico Germany Aleo Avera Spain Riusela Great Britain England Nonow Cuta Turkey Franne Creay Fertain Bure Constantinople United States Japan Mngland Frances Tionsine W. Areher Pitriotinala

Patriotic Meeting at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church

Parishioners of Green Ridge Presbyterian gathered for a patriotic meeting hosted by the Young Men's union despite rain and flooding. Dr. Lansing chaired the event with a quartet performing and speakers including Prof. J. J. Hawker and George B. Davenport sharing views on America’s war stance and international relations.

Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Young Men's Union Teo. de. Lansing Messie Whittemore Wineke D. J. Phillipe Hoberta J. J. Hawker George BM. Daevileon Wrigloe America Dr. Abbot North American Review

Sermon to the Knights at St Luke's Church

The Kaishta Templar gathering at St Luke's Church featured Rev. Rogers Tarael delivering remarks to delegates from Covur de Lion and Melita commanderies. The address urged charity and moral action, linking faith with public service and the completion of great works amid references to statues of Liberty and Garfield, while stressing humility and righteous conduct.

Rogers Israel St. Luke's Church Kaishta Templar Rogers Tarael Covur de Lion Melita Bt Lukes Church Medeel Matthew Will Spearker Amy Grey Permeni Liberty Garfield Washinton Gad Helo Christ

Pretty Girl Slaps Annoyer on Broadway Car

An elderly man harasses a young woman aboard a Broadway car. The woman turns and strikes him in the face after a tense confrontation as fellow passengers intervene and the man exits amid a small commotion. The passenger faints after the incident.

New York Broadway Eile Wer Ote

Fragmented Quote from Washington Star Paragraph

Nesin quoted Senator Sorghum with emphasis arguing against public display of officeholders features. The author critiques paid portraits of officials and suggests such exposure harms privacy and creditor rights in a murky OCR fragment.

Feeful Specialist Dies Prompting Patient Haste

An anxious caller seeks the late Mr. Feeful at a solicitor's office. The clerk calmly confirms Mr. Feeful died yesterday, ending the brief interruption and leaving the caller to move on.

Watershed Advert: Electro-Germs Cure Nervous Diseases

A dubious medical advertisement touts a graduate doctor from Philadelphia offering free initial advice and examinations for nervous disorders and chronic illnesses. It claims cures for lost manhood, weak youth, catarrh, asthma, cancer, and other conditions using absorbent “electro- germ” methods and an “OZO-NITE GAS” treatment. Office hours are listed with broad confidentiality promises.

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