George M. Watson Accuses Jones in 1867 Constitutional Challenge
Attorney George M. Watson petitions Lackawanna County court to nullify John R. Jones's 1867 Republican district attorney nomination alleged to be secured by bribery and intimidation. He claims 225 fraudulent votes and asks the court to declare Watson the winner. Major Warren moves to quash, calling the filing an improper, vague instrument aimed at a sitting district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Nominna
Watson
Major Warren
George M. Watson Yeaterday
John R. Jones
Wallotne
Fii
Committee On
Warren
Roswell W. Patterson
George Watson
Firet
Dunmore
Lackawanna County
Republican County Committee
John MR. Jones
Blakely
George M. Watson
John KR. Jones
Jon FR. Jones
Uice
Aid
John RK
Jones
Commonwealth
Sald
Republican Party
Bir
Petition 18 Unfair Fight Over Nomination Papers
The speaker attacks a Watson petition challenging Jones nomination papers as baseless rumors and seeks quashing. He argues the request lacks specific facts and fairness, urging the court to respect the county voters and deny any investigation. Judge Archbald notes the petition will be ruled on this morning.
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Court of Justice
Mr. Jones
Commonwealth
Act of Assembly
Watson
Jones
Eighteenth Annual Meeting and Banquet of Local Clergy
The Presbyterian cleric community held its eighteenth annual meeting and banquet at Dr. S. C. Logan’s home on Linden Street and Quincy Avenue. Officers elected included Rev. George E. Guild for an eleventh term as president and Dr. Logan reappointed secretary. Rev. Dr. C. Ti. Robinson named treasurer, Rev. J. P. Moffat vice president. Attending clergy included Rev. Dr. James McLeod and others. a banquet followed, with plans to repeat next year at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihev
C. Ti. Robinson
J. P. Moffat
James McLeod
Dunn
J. J. Rankin
Hawley
Beecher
Archbold
Lindamouth
Moosic
Konkol
Peckville
Danna
Scranton
Tiegers Israel
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Joseph K. Dixon
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
de C. M. Gitlin
Elm Fark Methodist Church
Logan
Hanley
H. A. Knapp
Meeting of Beranton M E Ministers Held at Elm Park
The Methodist Episcopal ministers of Beranton and vicinity met at Elm Park church at 10 oclock. Sixteen ministers attended with Rev J B Sweet as chair. Rev J L Rees led devotions and Rev S G Snowden of Moscow read a paper titled Character. An active discussion followed with Revs Gillin Dorsey Price Chaffee Cooper and Sweet contributing.
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Methodist Episcopal
Beranton
Elm Park Church
J. B. Sweet
J. L. Rees
5. G. Snowden
Moscow
Gillin
Dorsey, Price
Chaffee
Cooper and Sweet
Raymond Institute Opens Notables Return to Finish Courses
The John Raymond Institute opened last evening with a large attendance and promising prospects for the year. A gratifying number of former students re entered to complete courses begun last year. English and Business departments were especially well filled.
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John Raymond Institute
Elmira visitors and local social notes in brief
NAY AUG Thomas Farrell of Elmira visited his mother Mrs Farrell last Saturday. Miss May Adams of Chenango Forks visits friends here this week. Eva Smith returns home after visiting Chenango friends. Miss Katie Rogan recovers from diphtheria. Cornelius Devine of Worcester Massachusetts visited his mother Mrs James Devine here last Sunday.
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Thomas Farrell
Elmira
Mra. Farrell
May Adams
Chenango Forks
Eva Smith
Chenango
Katie Rogan
Cornelius Devine
Worcester
Mass
James Devine
Dr Agnew Cure for the Heart Offers Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart as peerless for heart disease. It claims instant relief from palpitation breathlessness and chest pain and warns of death for delay. Sold by Matthews Bros.
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Matthews Bros
Orioles win Temple Cup repeat as Boston series ends
Baltimore secures the Temple Cup for a second consecutive year as the Orioles dominate the Boston visitors in a sequence of games. The patchwork Orioles fielded Bowerman and O’Brien, with Stivetts replacing Hamilton. Jennings and Reltz spark the defense as Baltimore edges toward the title.
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Baltimore
Orioles
Boston
O'Brien
Happy Jack
Duffy
Lowe
Bowerman
Stahl
Bonner Fights Smith In Close Six Round Match
In Philadelphia at the Quaker City Athletic Club Jack Bonner and Mysterious Billy Smith battled six rounds. Bonner carried a fourteen pound weight advantage but the bout was competitive with Bonner using long reach punching and Smith excelling in clinches with one hand free. No decision was rendered.
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Philadelphia
Jack Bonner
Billy Smith
Quaker City Athletic Club
Bonner
Smith
Shortell and O'Donovan Draw After Seventh Round Interference
Tommy Shortell of Brooklyn delivered a rough performance against Jimmy O'Donovan at the Trenton Athletic Club. In the seventh round police interference arose over alleged fouls, and Referee Kreps ruled the bout a draw.
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Trenton
N. J
Tommy Shortell
Brooklyn
Jimmy O'Donovan
Trenton Athletic Club
Shortell
Kreps
Mayfield Defeats Carbondale in Local Football Match
Mayfield won decisively over Carbondale at Jermyn with a fast start. Scorers included Jones two touchdowns Cuff four and McDonald one while Cuff and Jones added goals. Juveniles of South Side opened the SAH season with a 0–0 tie against Minooka on Water Ground. Time expired with Juvenes near Minooka’s ten yard line as a large crowd watched. Next Sunday the Juveniles host Anthracites at Stillwater grounds.
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Jermyn
Carbondale
Mayfield
Mayfiell
Jones
Cuff
McDonald
Sah
Water Ground
Mingoka
Minooka
Stillwater Grounds
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Offered
An old advertisement promises a refund of 26 cents if the Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure, urging readers to visit druggists for the product and its guaranteed money back offer.
Personal ads seek missing Mae Gettigan in Ireland
Miss Annie Martin of Philadelphia reports she is trying to locate Alisa Annie McGettigan who may be in Scranton or Ireland. Martin has information that could help, and requests communications sent to General Delivery, Scranton.
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Annie Martin
Philadel
Phin
Alisa Annie McGettigan
Martin
MaeGettigan
Ireland
Scranton
Miss Martin
P.O
For Rent One Cent a Word Property Ad
Room house on Forest street near Wyoming avenue and Erie depot. Yard included. Rent thirteen dollars per month. Enquire Morris Brown at Bull's Head for details.
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Forest Street
Wyoming Avenue
Erie Depot
Morris Brown
Lost Article Pick Up at Clark’s Roadside
M M Nur requests return of a black shawl found near Clark's. leave at First National Bank or contact Mr. M. Nur.
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Clark's
M. M. Nur i
First National Bank
Impounded Cows to Be Sold at Woodlawn Park Auction
Impounded cows will be sold at public sale at Woodlawn Park on the fifteenth at 5 o'clock. The notice lists a pound operator and the foreword date, with details indicating a public auction of three cows.
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Woodlawn Park
Wanted Lady Agents in Scranton for Snyder's Cake Sales
Energetic canvassers wanted to introduce Snyder's cake jell, permanent and profitable work. Apply at once to P de Urs, holiday trade. Cincinnati address listed. Enclose two energetic women to represent locally.
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Janted AB
Clifton Soap and Manufactuing Company
Cincinnati
Edwards Fish & CO
Borden Block
Chicago
Scranton
Snyder
Pde Urs
FOR SALE Classified Ads Fragments
Fragments advertise a saddle pony for sale and a bed room for rent. Also a kindergarten reopening notice with date and contact details.
Classified Help Wanted Fragments at Tribune Office
Aged ten year old seeks situation with two lines noting experience and address M L W Box 87 Clark's Green. A middle aged lady seeks housekeeper post. Tribune office. General store clerk sought with bookkeeping skills. apply to Clerk Hox 641 Dunmore Pa.
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We & Leamater
Clark's Green
Tribune Office
Iterview
Addreaa
Dunmore
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Sal John R. Jones
Sal
John RR. Jones
Alwame
Jonas
G. M. Watson
Hugh B. Andrews
Notary Public
Committee On Credentale
Heminde
Aly Jones
Aishing
John BR. Jones
Queston
Archhbald
United States
Amorita
Washington Chemical Company
Washington, D.C
Lacks, Ave
M. E. Ministers
Raymond Institute
Felix LE Brun
Wm. G. Clark
Penn Ave
Seranton, Pa
A.B
A. E. McGraw
Keeler
Anne Ou Jennings
Stenzeles
Howerman
Reitz
A. Buvetts
Dutty
Long
Yeager
Hickman, P
Wd Bullivan
Relig
Jennings
OM Hickman
Hoffer
Hickman
Iurst
Emalic
Shortell Whips
O'Donovan
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
New Connell Building
Tribune
Wants
Cone
Western Shoe Shining
Spruce Street
Barclay Street
New York
Dime Hank
Montana
Evan Ans & CO
John Wedderburn & CO
Dept. C
Washington, D. C
Ywanted
Rockafeller's Restaurant
Penn Avenue
Gilbert
Lawrence
Mick
W. M. HL
Fenn Avenue
Kent
Lewla Place
Webster Avenue
Reo Inn Pratt
Wilcox
MD 15
Ulberry Street
Indore P
Mulberry
Inden Street
Londike
National Publishing CO
Lakeslde Building
Lil
Hox
PENN
Care Tribune
Glen
Glen Brothers
Rochester
N.Y
Nichola Naperville
Stiump
Michigan Mfg CO
Consolidated Mpg Co
van Buren St
Adva
CLAY
Condie & Clark
Football Goods
Florey
Wyoming Ave
C.F. Cure Tribune
Re.m
Hetzel
Lackawanoa Avenue
Miss Louisa Shoemaker
Adams Avenue
B.briggs
A. Briggs
Adama and
HAL
Cooper
Etreet
F. B
Price Street
R. G
Addruni
Brees
A. W. Jurisch
AGT
Stetson
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