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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

9

Large Field of Candidates For West Scranton Elections

Wide slate of hopefuls for select and common council and school controller in West Scranton as February polls approach. Ex‑Common Councilman Joseph Oliver and Horatio Follows seek who will join a competitive field in the Fifteenth ward. Fourth ward nomination centers on William Griffiths versus William Parry. Possible school board contenders include A A Eynon, Thomas E Price, David Jenkins, David Evans, C B R Pitcher, and W H Roe, with a GOP fight shaping up between Eynon and Price.

Select and Common Council Pmces Weat Nabo Thomas V. Lewis T. Jefferson Reynolds Sommon Council Willam V. Griffiths Ie William Parry North Hyde Park Avenue David Parry Benjamin Williame Bengon Navis Mr. Williams A. A. Eynon Weert Side Bank Thomas E.price David Jenkins David Evans C. BR. Pitcher W. H. Roe Messrs. Kynon Price

West Side board meeting canceled due to weather

The West Side board failed to form a quorum for the regular monthly meeting as heavy weather kept members from attendance. President Daniels, Secretary Oliver and others were present at the rooms but the session was postponed after a reasonable wait as reporters remained.

West Side Board Ofrade Daniels Oliver A. B. Holmes H. J. Jones T. TH. Jones

West Scranton Board of Trade Faces Apathy

The board promotes local industry but interest is lacking among members. Despite many prominent men in the group, attention to promoting industries in West Scranton remains minimal.

Board of Trade West Scranton

Paddy the Patch Solo Prisoner Lays Up After Snow Sleet

Paddy from the Patch spent last night in a police station cell after a downhill tumble on Main avenue near Jackson street. A one sided jog left him unable to walk, toppled by a curb and aided by a passerby to Lieutenant Williams quarters where he slept on a cot.

Paddy Boaard Main Avenue Jackson Street William Quarters

Electric City Wheelmen Hold Club Meeting on Jackson Street

Members met at the club house on Jackson street with a business session led by E G Peters who spoke of a trip to Joplin Missouri and mining interests. Dr BE Harrison and Arthur Stover were elected to membership and a lunch was served afterward by local hostesses. The second monthly social of the winter series is planned for tomorrow evening.

Electric City Wheelmen Jackson Street E. G. Peters Joplin Missouri BE. G. Harrison Arthur Stover P. F. Struppler Guy Ralph J. W

Franklin Engine Company Nominates Officers for Ensuing Year

An infant of Mr and Mrs Michael Lynnett of Scranton street died yesterday and will be buried at Cathedral cemetery this morning. Mrs Louis H Jones and Miss May Jones will attend the Simpson Ep worth league convention in Carbondale today. The marriage of Harry A Hall and May McGuinness is planned for this evening at the bride’s home with Rev James Benninger officiating. Interment for Abraham Singer will be at Clark's Green this morning. Miss Agnes Williams of North Garfield is mentioned in the notice.

Franklin Engine Company Ensoine Michael Lynnett Scranton Street Cathedral Cemetery W. T. Dueenbery South Hyde Park Avenue New York Louis H. Jones May Jones Simpson Epworth League Carbondale Harry A. Hall Eyn

How These Jackers Come and Go

The Cloak Department reports phenomenal season success surpassing prior records. Management aimed to offer the most complete display of Winter Jackets Capes Cloaks Suits and skirts in this city. Reentering markets to keep stocks at high levels, recent purchases from manufacturers clearing lines at unbeatable prices benefit shoppers.

Misses Jackets In Velvet Piped Covert Cloths

Misses jackets sizes 12 to 18 years offered in high grade covert cloth with velvet piping and full linings. Includes Misses Kersey jackets in shades, priced at 3.49 and 5.00 dollars.

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Ladies' Kersey Jackets in Variety of Styles

Advertises ladies medium weight kersey jackets with full lining and quality finishes in multiple colors and six to two styles. Prices range from 6.50 to 10.00, with notes on handsome finishes and bargains for the week.

Unsellable Duplicates: Scranton Specials Stand Alone

The specials cannot be replicated elsewhere in Scranton in style, quality, or price. Local retailers emphasize unique offerings to maintain distinct market positioning and avoid direct competition.

Scranton

Revival Meetings Planned at Sumner Avenue Church

Evangelist Wilson will continue revival meetings at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church each evening this week. A St David's Guild meeting will close last supper accounts this evening. Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible School officers and elder scholars will meet after prayer. Officers will be elected.

North Scranson Notes Lecture on Tafe in the Highlands

Rev Dr Simpson pastor of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church delivered a lecture on Tafe in the Highlands of Scotland at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Despite rain the audience filled the church and enjoyed the talk on Scottish manners religion and daily life with a pleasing delivery and a hint of a Booted burr in his voice.

Simpson Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Highlands Scotland Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Funeral Services for Samuel Brade Held Today

The funeral for Samuel Brade began at 10 this morning from his Court street home. Pastor G Lyman of Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church officiated, and the remains were to be moved by Delaware and Hudson at noon for interment in Hanover Cemetery. Undertaker D D Jones supervised arrangements. The funeral for Mrs Fara Woolsey occurred this afternoon at 2 50 from Ferdinand street, with burial in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Samuel Brade Court Street G. Lyman Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church Delaware and Hudson Hanover Cemetery D. D. Jones Fara Woolsey Frank Woolsey Ferdinand Street Forest Hitt

Night schools opened in two city buildings

Night classes start in No 28 and No 38 schools with Green Ridge pupils below the Delaware and Hudson railroad to No 38 under Prof H L Burdick. Thirteenth ward students above the tracks attend No 28. Other schools may open as needed. YWCA notes mention an orchestra practice Thursday and that rooms close early for church prayer services.

Green Ridge Delaware and Hudson H. L. Burdick Thirteenth Ward

Memorial Baptist festival promises elaborate and enjoyable event

The festival at Memorial Baptist Church promises an elaborate, enjoyable evening with ticketed entry. Rev. Austin Griffin preached last night at Providence Methodist Episcopal, and Rev. F. W. Young of Dallas is to preach tonight.

Memorial Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Austin Griffin D. D Providence Methodist Episcopal Church F. W. Young Dallas Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Benjamin Edwards Midmouth Davis Warren Street Bessie Edwards Hahnemann Hospital Franklin Haines Woodbury N. J H. §. Saunders North Main Avenue G. W. Parrish Plymouth D. D. Davis West Market Street Evan Williams Parker Street Anna Fields Factory Vile Charlotte Carwardine Mulley Herbert Mason New York P. J. Kain Manyunk Philadelphia Puritan Congregational Church Kain Thev. R. J. Reese R. J. Reese Mary Kennedy Church Avenue Argus Jenkins John Night J. ¢. Taylor Roper Byron Washburn Otto D. Myers A. J. Kennedy John Erk Honesdale D. W. Griffitha W. H. Griffin Clark's Summit New Mexley

Fathered in South Scranton Solemnized at St Marys Church

St Marys Catholic church hosted the wedding of John Ovestrineer and Madeline Hickey daughter of ex fire chief P J Hickey. The ceremony was by Father Stopper with Mendelssohn performance, followed by a reception at the bride’s home on Pitton Avenue and plans for a West Rim street home.

St. Mary’s Hickey Little Francis Boland St. Mary's Catholic Church John Ovestrineer Madeline Hickey P. J. Hickey Father Stopper Misa Maine Francis Hickey John Janeen William Rosar Mendelssohn West Rim Street Oostringer P. J. Sickey Jacob Geiger Jacob Geiger, Jr Emil Ronn William Smith Adam Brier Fd. Hamm Jos. Rosar Rd. Kneller George Hufnagel Charles Rodrick Eugene Tannnier William Tannier Louis Katzenwailer Getz Fred. Reidenhbach Jacob Hafner Aug. Oestringer Joseph Oestring Geortie Dekelnick Aug. Foster Caspar Tannler Kate Fink Kate Tesar Maragie O'Brien Mame Demuth Annie Klefer Anna Fleming Carrie Dekelnick Mame Patrick Feeney Robert Odonnetl Harry Kelly Phil Martin Prank Oeatringer Walter Lang Fred. Evana John Jansen

Oriental Tea Party Teasers Planned by St John’s Ladies

On the evenings of November 1 and 22 the Blesseds Virgin congregation of St John’s Church will host an Oriental tea party. Decorations will be Oriental an eastern costumes worn by the young ladies in charity. The Indies are working hard to ensure success and an excellent programme is planned for each night.

Pittsonton News Briefs and Local Social Events

Mrs Mary Sheehan arraigned for disorderly conduct by Alderman Lentesa and jailed. Ringgold band to play at Wahlers hall with Citizens band. Joseph Kramer builds a first class barber shop at Prospect and Maple. Edward Keating visiting Pittston. Dan Ward visiting Philadelphia. Miss Nellie McDermott visits Pittston sister Mrs William Wessman. Two local deaths: Frank Boland aged 2 and John Joseph Pfam aged 4 months. Columbus Cornell forms committee for annual dance. Welcome Dancing club hosts masquerade at Snover's hall with dressing rooms available.

Mary Sheehan Lentesa Mary Dollman Bull Ringgold Lunmore Citizens’ Band Wahler's Hall Joseph Kramer Prospect Avenue Maple Street Thomas Murphy Edward Keating Stone Avenue Pittston Dan Ward Irving Avenue Philadelphia Nellie McDermoett William Wessmen Mickory Street Yesteray Frank C. T. Boland Pittston Avenue Catheral John Joseph Matthew Pfam Elm Street Columbus Cornell Welcome Duancing Clues Snover's Hall

Meadow Brook Washer Ad States 76 Cents a Ton

A small classified notice advertises washing services at 76 cents per ton at the Meadow Brook site near the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street.

Meadow Brook Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Archibald Visitor Belinda Manley Among Town Guests

Local notes record Belinda Manley of Archibald visiting town in recent days and Joseph Harrington of Philadelphia arriving yesterday. Division No 9 Ancient Order of Ti bernians has organized festivities for the id of this month and Mrs Ann Ryan of Main Street is reported seriously ill. The Lyceum Dramatic Club plans a musical program on the 20th to be a standout entertainment of the year.

Mise Belinda Manley Archibald Joseph HH. Harrington Philadelphia Ancient Order of Tibernians Ann Ryan Main Street Lyceum Dramatic Club

Painter John Southard Dies at North Scranton Home

John Southard aged 00 years died at his home 128 Electric avenue last evening. A well known painter in North Scranton he had lived in the city since 18. He is survived by his wife and five sons. Johnson.

John Southard Electric Avenue Scranton Johnson

Back Pain Patient Credits Pinkham’s Remedy for Cure

A reader recalls two years of backache and headaches ending after taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports a tumor expelled on the third bottle and credits the remedy with her recovery. She advises others to seek Mrs. Pinkham’s advice early and offers to respond without charge.

Minn Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham

Funeral arrangements for Cortland residents announced

The funeral for William and Charles Bouchard, of Cortland, and Frank and George Bouchard, of this city, will leave the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 o clock. Interment will follow at Port Hill cemetery.

New York William and Charles Cortland Frank George Bouchard Porent Hill Cemetery

Japanese Police Etiquette and Intercourse with Foreigners

Japanese police under Chief Inspector Thirami Shiro of Hiogo Prefecture issue guidelines to gain foreign respect. Officers are urged to avoid fraternizing with foreigners at dawn meals or late hours, and to focus on attire and orderly conduct before visits.

Thirami Shiro Hiogo Ken Japan

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Electric City Awanta George W. Jenkins S Main Avenue Beecham Globe Warehouse North Scranson Notes South John Olstringer Miss Fassold C. Klenk Wells Anna J. Fenstermaker Pine Summit Department Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Hess, Leseoee H.R. Long Daniel and Charlies Frohman White Horse Tavern Sydney Fosenfeld Weissen Room Menara Dumenthal Kadetbure King & Erlanger The Bostonians Victor Herbert and Harry St. Smith Henry Clay Barnabes W. HH. MacDonald George Frothingham Helen Gertram Marcia van Dresser Josephine Bartlett John Lt. Kell Academy OF Music, Gee & Rbis R. Long Waren Diye Hal Reid Bertha Belle Prices—Evering, Inc Matinee Mic. de Cas Gilmo Noa Marion Clark Matiner Matinees Little Magnets Big Barlasque Co Ao Victoria Big Burlesquers ST. Luke's Parish House Fred Emerson Brooks California McKinley Chauncey Thipew General Miles John Sherman Powell William Didley Joan de J. Tracy Elseneb Hoyt L. Canary St. Luker Bummer Central Railroad OF New Jersey Pennsylvania Dickson Manufacturing Co Wisket General Office Scranton, Pa Hiro Ikigama Ahiro
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