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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1898

Page

5

Local Observances and Society Notes from Jefferson Ave

Deacon of Chermiainiwr and Mrs Sidney Williams host guests including Mire O C Podler from Middletown and Pyitgeetoen University student Hulburt. Attendees and delegates travel to New York for a public improvement meeting. Mr Dunning represents the National Good Heads department and attends the conference with Ben Martin Dodge.

Chermiainiwr Sidney Williams Jefferson Ave C. Podler Aingmutyner Mort Colimbis New York Harbor Weetmineter Hetel New York City Charles Moblineon Mutherin James Shepherds WB Does al. Stelle D. Stelle Grant Merrifield Sprague McKinter Ae, Duneiing Madge

Gondoliers Tonight at Lyceum Opera Rehearsal Preview

The Gondoliers get a full dress rehearsal at the Lyceum under Mr and Mrs Dixie. A large audience is expected for the evening performance with electric light effects and local singers making early appearances. Tickets at the box office.

Dixie Lyceum Porlumer Seenary Orcheatra Audiencs Gayotte Duchess Castida Ginsenne Marco Conte Powis Lysreum

Snewe Performance Auction for Gallery Seats at Powell’s

The first choice seats for Snewe performances will be sold at auction. Tuesday evening’s performance offers gallery seats at 25 cents each. Tickets may be obtained at the box office for each performance.

Snewe Audttion Aleo Powell's

Helen Sanderson remembered in moving tribute

A long obituary tribute recounts Helen Sanderson's life, work, and influence. It notes her roles as a college student turned author, her social reform efforts, and her devotion to the cottage industry and women's groups. The piece laments her premature death and honors her lasting memory.

Election Claims Spark Prosecution Threats in Lackawanna Township

July 13 statement by Jeonloge alleges warrants and charges against Lackawanna township officials over an election. Jennings, a local resident and independent party supporter, claims he was ejected from a polling booth during tallying and threatened to bring fifty witnesses. Judge Edwards quashed the petition as Jennings lacked witnesses.

Jeonloge Teddy Swwenrouk Lackawanna Tn Com Jennings Edwards South

Murphy the Crack Shot on Nearby Hunting Trip

Murphy and De Barry arrived from New York for a few days of hunting and registered at the Hotel Jermyn. Hibbs Margilis, a thief, and Papnetic New York cadet, allied with De Barry, accompany Mr De Barry’s party. Murphy has long led shooting expeditions from Scranton, with Tom Lew and Ten Marsh among his regular companions.

Bedigar Hibbs Margilis New York de Barry G. HW. Mumm & Co Jermyn Murphy Scrayton Tom Lew Ten Marsh Joonshote Murphin

ih board of trade to discuss mayor out of polite report

Tonight's regular meeting of the ih board of trade promises an interesting session. The agenda includes the regulation and axes committee report on a mayor out of polite and the elusion comment evil. Beyond political topics, the board will address other important current business.

Ih Board of Trade Thio Board Importaneo Primarion Wandormanisations Sonnan Widmayer Eumollarebly Luther Keller George Sanderson Hon Jdoler T. Willis Millar Ren Fr. Smith W. A. May J. A. Lansing E! K. Ehittenden

Zangwill Lecture Draws Large Wilkes-Barre Audience

Prominent Jewish leader Israel Zangwill spoke at the Neabitt theater after the Anehe Chesed synagogue crowd exceeded capacity. A lecture on Israel attracted a packed throng as hurried plans shifted from the synagogue to the theater.

Tae Fran Thie Wilkes-Barre Israel Zangwill Neabitt Theater

Meal Tickets Transferable Call for the Popular Pouch Cigars

A compact note announces meal tickets and a transferable call for the Popular Pouch Cigars, listing 100 units available. The item appears in a brief, utilitarian catalog or notice with minimal context.

What Constitutes A Republican

A political notice reports a Republican City Committee meeting fixing primary and spring convention dates. It states that voters who openly support Republican principles may vote in primaries, regardless of past attitudes, and outlines eligibility and ballot rules under the Crawford county system.

Republican City Committee Crawford County Chittenden Est Chatemain Peesed Charles Acker Wie Weather Secretars Liewtenant Davie Davis Camp Young Augusta Fla Ini Ani Nist Yurile

Birthday surprise party at Transuc home Thursday evening

A birthday surprise was hosted at the home of Ale and Mrs. Frank Transuc on Thursday evening. Neighbors and friends gathered to celebrate, sharing cake and kind wishes for the guest of honor.

Ale Frank Transuc Hon

Coursen's Java Offered At 25c A Cup

Advertisement notes Per Pound price comparison to tea stores at 35c. It suggests a wide margin yet plausible as someone funds gifts. The text invites readers to try Coursen's Java coffee priced at 25c and form their own opinion.

Java

Wedding Fails As Bride Elect Refuses Vow At Church

At St Catherine's church in Monouw Mise Margaret Moore left the altar before vows were completed, declining to marry Timothy Polley. The ceremony halted as Moore did not proceed with the engagement, while Polley remained the intended groom and the priest stopped the rite.

St. Catherines Catholic Church Monouw Mise Margaret Moore Timothy Polley Miew Afoore Aliee Firley Proom Frank Dowsieris Lackawanna County Re BH. Walsh Mira Moore Sally 'Marrorel Mogte Bris Miss Moor Aenea Agra Toley Iy

B E Cowles Dead Pioneer Dispatcher Dies at Moses Taylor

Benlamin Cowles a longtime Lackawanna and Western dispatcher died last night at Moses Taylor Hospital after a diabetes battle. Born in Waverly, he began as a telegraph operator at Glenburn at sixteen and rose to chief dispatcher of the Bloomfield division. Survived by wife Irene and son Garrett, multiple relatives. Funeral plans to be announced in The Tribune.

Benlamin Is Cowles Manhatttan Beach Long Island Raitre and Company Waverly Glenburn Povono Tila Diepaiwoher Bloometaure Goelork Mire Irene Cowles Garrett R. Cowles Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Ors A. B. Cowles W. C. Cowles James G. Cowes Richard KR. Cowles City Tribune Toniertuw

Madame Modjeska coming to Lyceum stage next week

Madame Modjeska announced for the Lyceum next week with a versatile repertoire including Mlada Macbeth Mary Stuart As You Like It and Camille. Alfred Kradey the manager asks Scranton patrons to mail in preferred plays. the choice will reflect most popular demand and determine the program.

Madame Modjeska Tagedy Lyceum Scrantay Theatricals Alfred Kradiey Teagan Tle Macibeth Mary Stuart Camille Modjeska Joe Hot Doone

Women’s Guild Fair Raises Funds for Thanksgiving Dinners

The Women’s Guild of St. Luke’s church held a Saturday fair in the Mears building and surpassed expectations by earning a profit to buy Thanksgiving dinners for poor and developing families. Mrs. W. A. Avery Mrs. N. O. Robertson Mrs. W. M. Dickson and other ladies organized the event.

Women's Guild St. Luke's Church Mears Mra W. A. Avery Mre N. 0. Robertson W. M. Dickson Marry Cisse Dewge Benne Lawcon J. M. Hallstead George B. Jermyn Everett Werren Moe H.W. Kingsuuey Bunnell Mix Joseph Mott Frank J. Silliman Famuct Berman

No Yellow Fever Fears After Pittston Reports

Dr. Cook of the United States Marine Hospital reports no signs of yellow fever in Pittston after recent dispatches. He examined W. E. Herbert, found no symptoms, and noted Miller’s death in Washington from suspected yellow fever linked to Costa Rica travel. Herbert and Miller had worked for the Niagara Canal Commission. letters suggest sympathy but no illness.

Cook United States Marine Hospital Washington Yosterday Pittion Tribune Pitteton Weehington W. EB. Herbert Archie Miller Herbert Commission New York Costa Rica

Second preliminary music exam for Bible teachers at Wieh school

The second preliminary examination for Bible school teachers will be held this afternoon at four o'clock in the Wieh school building, with fifty questions chosen from a set of one hundred prepared by Superintendent Hillwell. The test covers intervals, scales, notation, and time marks, with questions enumerating musical terms, key signatures, and measures.

Mumic Hillwell Wieh Board of Control Pollowing Tlewell Ieee

Merited Tribute To Ladies Circle Event

The article recalls a tribute to the Ladies Circle with a well arranged programme led by Miss Kate Acker as committee chairman. Mrs Hadret, secretary, reviews the circle’s growth from twenty to over a hundred members and highlights refreshments, songs and recitations at the celebration.

Kate Acker Mre Db. Hadret

Indians to Meet Mysterious Eleven Thursday Morning

The Indians plan to host the Mysterious eleven on their grounds with players listed including Carson Mald win Gallagher Tierney O Mathew Wig eine Clark Loreng Coleman Vaughan Mehl Baldwin and a manager. Scranton high school and School of the Lickiwanna teams duel to decide the local school championship with many tickets sold and crowd control promised. Thanksgiving sees St Thomas college clash with Wilked Barres all cotton eleven captained by Dicky" Gendale for the local title.

Indians Carson Maldwin Gallagher Tierney O' Mathew Wigeine Clark Loreng Coleman Vaughan Mehl Baldwin Scranton High School Lickiwanna St. Thomas College Wilked-Barre Dicky” Gendale

Anniversary Celebration by Ladies Circle No 19 G A R

Ladies Circle No 19 of the Grand Army of the Republic observed the thirteenth anniversary Saturday night at the United Workmen hall on Lackawanna Avenue. Alderman John T Howe of Montes poet, Grand Army of the Republic, chaired the event with a cordial opening address.

Grand Ary of the Republic

A Good Set of Teeth for 53.00 Dur Best Sets of Teeth

An advertisement offers dental sets priced at 5.00 to 53.00 with painless extractions included. Local readers are invited to secure affordable denture options and quick relief from dental issues.

Police Court Fines For Drunken Disorderly Conduct

In police court yesterday a crowd faced fines for drunken disorderly acts. Mrs Richard Owens of Dunmore was fined one dollar after an arrest near Washington and Spruce Streets. A man, Flynn, 28, was fined for public drunkenness and disrespect to officers. The report notes other minor incidents and a mention of Pocono Cigars.

Kei Richard Owens Dunmore Jshoolmen Jolie Washington

Lace Curtains Offered At Seven Seventy Five A Pair

Advertisement describes White Irish Point lace curtains described as very lacey and pretty offered at 7.75 dollars per pair with a three day sale or offer.

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