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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1894

Page

9

Priceburg Rally Divides Lines In Local Campaign

A large Republican rally at the Central hotel hall in Priceburg praised the party ticket, with K A Zimmerman denouncing Democratic free trade and urging tariff protection. Speakers highlighted county candidates including Scranton supporters, Judge Archbald, Sheriff candidate Frank Clemens, and John H. Thomas, John R. Jones, and others amid festive applause. A separate note lists new civil service rules limiting postmaster appointing powers and moving examinations to the department.

Priceburg Thomas Peach Ucket K. A. Zimmerman Democratic Party Zimmerman Scranton Congress Merrifield Archbald Frank Clemens Thomas Pf. Davies Delawiaire, Lackawanna and Western Company John H. Thomas John Ft. Jones Clarence HW Pryor Charles Huester Charles E. Olver Moir John R. Jones Jones Bauer Frank Clemons Thomas D. Davis John i. Jones

Flag for No 12 School Parade Honors National Emblem

The No 12 Emmett Street school in the eighteenth ward celebrated with flag and bunting as M J O Toole of St Peters Father Mathew Society presented the flag to Principal M D McCawley. Ex Judge P P Smith and Controller T J Jennings spoke on patriotism education and civic unity while Victoria McDermott and Morris Quinn added readings and songs.

No. 12 Emmett M. D. McCawley M. J. O'Toole St. Peter's Father Mathew Society Bellevue O'Eloch St. Peter's Society Fourth Street P. P. Smith T. J. Jennings George Howell Thomas Coar Eighteenth Ward Emmett Street America McCauw Jey St. Peter's Pather Mathew Society United States O'Toole Jennings von Storch Bound of Pehod Hs Place Victoria McDermott Smith Morris Quinn James Brogan

Centenary Baptist Services to Open Countywide Observance

Centenary services mark the first hundred years of Lackawanna Baptists with events at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Dignitaries include Rev W P Hellings of Omaha and former pastor, plus Rev E K Tudson of New York and Rev G E Lorimer of Boston. Churches from Wilkes Barre and Pittston participate. The anniversary also notes 35 years since Penn Avenue opened.

Penn Avenue Baptist Church Baptist Community of Scranton G. E. Lorimer Boston

Postal Service Rules Narrow Hiring Path For Carriers

Acting Postmaster General Jones issues circular requiring substitute letter carriers to be nominated from the eligible list. Vacancies to be filled by promotion of senior substitutes where practicable. Postmaster Wandling faces criticism over hiring and substitutions in this city.

Wandling Jones Office Defence

Notorious hotel thief in custody in Philadelphia

A well dressed man, named EB H Wilson, was arrested at the Valley House in Philadelphia yesterday morning on suspicion as a hotel thief sought in multiple Pennsylvania cities. He is held at the central station. identity not yet confirmed.

Lafayette Philadelphia Allentown Pennsylvania Valley House Central Station EB. H. Wilson Scranton Pointdexter Franklin Avenue

Y M C A Notes

A Bible study club for beginners in Christian life is announced for the evening in the Young Men's Christian association lecture room. Enrollment earns a silver pin. no dues. Sunday afternoon at 246 will be a musical service. The Y M C A Glee Club will sing under Tallie Morgan. Veteran state secretary F. Taggart will be present and address. The state conference opens in Johnstown on October 16 with Mahy, Pearsall, and Weston in attendance.

Gener Mahy Young Men's Christian Association Glee Club Aiag Tallie Morgan A. Taggart State Conference of Johnstown F. W. Pearsall Weston Atendance

Ginter Ousted as Chief Clerk at Internal Revenue Office

Peter Ginter, longtime chief clerk of the Internal Revenue office, was discharged after twenty years in the post. Charles W. Lewis of Mauch Chunk was named rectifying clerk to fill the vacancy left by Ginter. Collector Herring arrived in the city on Thursday, and the changes appear linked to his visit.

Internal Revenue Office Peter Ginter Charles W. Lewis Mauch Chunk P. Fausold Ginter Herring

Not Guilty in Shoe Theft Case and Domestic Assault Verdicts

A woman declares she is not a chattel as Judge Edwards clears Toban of shoe theft, warning him to reform. Multiple convictions and acquittals follow in a Beyond Lackawanna Avenue court, including a revolver case and domestic dispute rulings.

John Toban South Side Edwards N.G. Goodman Lackawanna Avenue Court Room Tobin Centre Street Govudman Commonwealth Joseph O'Brien Priginer Fidwards O'Brien Kelly Toban Mr. O'Brien Judge Edwards Catharine Collins Mayfield Margaret Meehan Meehan Charles Fields Carpenter's Franklin Avenue Spruce Street Rutledge Fields Rutledge’s Place Mields Annie Walters Mary Donovan Robinson Street West Side Donovan Walters Nelson Churchill Fanny May Churchill Ginne John Mulderiy Minouka Bridget McManus Mulderiy McManus Lynch Patrick Coyle Kate Coyle

Firms Agree to Early Saturday Closure

Saturday part holiday announced with firms that have agreed to close at 3 PM on Saturdays. The list includes Jones & Spraks, Rice Levy & Co, C. P. Mathews'Son & Co, BE. Teal, L. Sono & Co, A.D. Pierson, J. J. Porrgel & Connell, and The Scranton acting company.

Jones & Spraks Company Rice, Levy & Co C. P. Mathews’Son & Co BE. &. Teal L. . Sono & Co A.D. Pierson J. J. Por Rgel & Connell The Scranton Acting Company

Local firms listed in trade directory

A historical column catalogs numerous companies and printers including Melly and Healey, Wegman and Co, Stowers Packing, Ackermann Bros, Reliable Preserve, H Montgomery and Co, Frank P Brown and Co, Emil Schimptti, T and G Williams, Gilmore and Duffy, G J Babcock and Co, Seybolt, W H Hofferbert, Cawley, Cleveland and Roberts, Ruddy and Co, J J Robbing, Ira Bennett and Co, Deyoe and Co, TY Watts Co Ltd, T J Kelley and Co, Weston Mill Co, Moser Bros and Co.

Service of Song at Providence Church Tomorrow Night

The Providence Presbyterian church will host a morning service with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and reception of new members. An evening evangelistic song service titled Seven “T Wills” from Exodus will be led by Rev. George Guild. The choir, directed by T J Lavies, Mus Bach, performs hymns and solos including Father of Love’s, Nearer My God to Thee, The Promised Land, Jesus Meek and Gentle, No Better Land, with Edwin Bowen, Miss Verna Mitchell, Miss Catharine Gabriel, Prof. T J Davis, and Warren listed among performers.

Providence Presbyterian Church Bupper Evangeliatie T Wills Exodus George E. Guild Esides Hymans TJ. Lavies Bach Bol Ceyrererene Edwin Bowen Touss Chotr the Promised Land Rodney Layidl Lewis Jesus Tmoyt Verna Mitchell Catharine Gabriel T. J. Davis Phil- Min Warren No Better Land

Blue Heron Specimen Captured by Foley in Moosic Mountains

Michael Foley of Olyphant shot a rare blue heron in the Moosic Mountains and had the specimen mounted by Taxidermist George P. Friant at Lackawanna and Washington Avenues. The young bird measures about 42 inches long with a 20 inch wingspan and 6 inch bill and is described as a rare straggler in Pennsylvania woods.

George P. Friant Lackawanna Washington Avenues Michael Foley Grover Cleveland Taxidermiat Friant Pennsylvania Florida

Apple Health Claims and Kitchen Notes Chronicle

The article extols apples as a healthful fruit with rich phosphorus content and versatile preparation methods. It discusses a savory tomato egg dish, boarding-house economics for women, and Boston cooking school practices with teacher salaries and exams. It also references an English egg cooking device and Matthew Williams on egg preparation.

Concessions By Collins and Hackett Offer Bargain Clothing

Collins and Hackett advertise fall and winter clothing at unprecedented concessions in price. They tout fresh ready-made suits including imported worsteds, ceviots, and tweeds with prices from 4.9 to 25 dollars, claiming top quality and best value in Scranton.

Scranton

Monday Concert for St Luke's kindergarten in Scranton

A Monday night benefit concert for St Luke's kindergarten in Scranton features Madame Blauvelt performing three selections and Miss Draeger singing contralto pieces. Also appearing are Mr Wooler J T Watkins and Professor George Carter with two recitals, highlighting a high level program.

St. Luke's Kindergarten Frothingham Madame Blauvelt Bemberg Mignon Miss Draeger Schubert Wooler J.T. Watkins George Carter

Non-Suit Bid in Seaman Case Before Judge Lynch

Briefs were presented yesterday to Judge Lynch in the matter of Martha Seamans versus the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company. The suit alleges damages for the death of her husband killed near Dilton on the railroad. The plaintiff seeks to recover after a nonsuit was granted last spring following the plaintiff's evidence.

Hriefs Lynch Hirlers Martha Seamans Delaware, Lackawinna and Western Rilroad Company Seamans Sted Dilton B. Price Everett Warren

Watres for Senator Prominent Republican Press Backing

A Mercer County paper comments that Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Watres of Scranton is a strong candidate for the U S Senate. The Greenville Advance Argus calls him a Pennsylvanian qualified by birth, education, and law practice, noting broad approval of his possible nomination.

Mercer County Louis A. Watres Scranton United States Pennsylvania Greenville Pau Advance Argus Watres Lacka

Sevanton's Business Interests Prominent in Tribune Classified

The Tribune plans a glowing tiered edition featuring Sevanton’s wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with photogravure views and portraits. The book format aims to attract newcomers and serve as an unrivaled city advertisement. Representatives will contact listed residents to explain details and solicit notices at the office.

the Tribune Levanton Scranton Elty

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