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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1896

Page

7

Deaths and legal notices brighten Suburbs page

William Jenkins dies in Shamokin during honeymoon illness after a fever. His body to be brought home, as Camp No 923 plans a 7 PM meeting in Co operative hall. Constable Burchell pursues Z C Smith for furniture theft from Mrs Elizabeth Mill, who allowed Smith to live in her empty home. Smith contests claim at Alderman Moses court. Bellevue club meeting praises Republican vigor with speeches by N C Mackay and John Fellows.

William Jenkins Shamokin Jenkins The Tribune Patriotic Order Sons of America Co-operative Hall Moses Burchell ZC. Smith Moe Badle Place Charces Smith Elizabeth Milt Smith van Buren Avenue Sadie Place Mr. Smith

Harvest social and supper at Methodist church

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church plans an evening harvest social and supper in the church parlors from five to nine. Republicans are urged to attend the North End McKinley club meeting at Rodger's hall on Saturday night October 17 at seven. John Loftus of Fenner and Chappel's is seriously ill at his Leggett Street home. Puritan Congregational choir prepares for early month recital. Peter Conway and Miss Rose Fox wed at Holy Rosary church yesterday afternoon.

Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church North End McKinley Club Rodger's Hall John Loftus Fenner & Chappel’s Leg Archbald Rose Fox Hollow Street Holy Rosary Church Chautauqua Circle Mulslander Church Avenue Patrick Rogan Susquehanna County John Burns Bloom Avenue

Local social notes and upcoming meetings in Capouse area

The Misses Cure of Thompsonville visit Miss Hannah Carr of Capouse avenue while Mrs Brown of Falls returns from Delaware street. The Women’s Christian Temperance union meets this afternoon on Penn avenue near Marion street and seeks full attendance. Attorney C B Gardner announces candidacy for school controller in the Thirteenth Ward. Rev A F Chaffee and wife plan a church reception next Tuesday evening at Asbury Methodist Episcopal in the chapel parlors. Rebekah lodge No 10 held a successful clam chowder supper at Lucas hall corner Sanderson avenue and East Market street. Mrs Jackson’s Sunday school class will entertain this evening in the WCTS union rooms on Penn avenue. Evan Morris and family return from a week with Rev M Harvey in Chicago.

Asbury Methodiat Episcopal Church A. F. Chaffee Rebekah Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Lucas’ Hall Sanderson Avenue East Market Street

Notable speakers at Frothingham grand Republican rally

Three superior orators than Charles Emory Smith James H Hoyt and D D Woodmansee prepare to speak this evening at the Frothingham theater. The mass meeting promises strong rhetoric and civic engagement.

Diphtheria Epidemic Affects South Side and Minooka

An outbreak of diphtheria hits both adults on the South Side and children in Minooka, with several infant deaths reported in the latter. A Polish girl at No 11 school was seriously injured after a fall from a railing but is expected to recover. An unrelated item notes a wrong benefit announcement for Special Officer Fred Mink.

No. Ll Infante Minooka NO. ‘ School No. 11 School Julia McGuigan J. A. Manley

Man Fractures Skull in Windsor Hotel Altercation

Richard Flynn of Green Ridge suffered a fractured skull after bartender John McNamara struck him with a bottle at the Windsor hotel corner Penn avenue and Linden street. Flynn was taken to Moses Taylor hospital where doctors could not predict outcome but deemed it unlikely to be fatal. Police pursue McNamara after the incident at midnight.

Richard Flynn Green Ridge Windsor Penn Avenue Linden Street John McNamara Flynn la Moses Taylor Hospital Flynn McNamara Burnett Brock Prynn Fulton

Size of the Official Ballot Described for Election

Harrisburg supplied a sample ballot 92 inches by 26 with eleven columns. Ten columns list party tickets including Republican Democratic Prohibition Socialist Labor National Free Silver Populist Bryan-Waton and McKinley Citizens’ tickets. The ninth column shows Crow-Anti Combine ticket. The eleventh column remains blank for write ins.

Harrisburg National Free Silver Bryan Water On McKinley Citizens McKinley Hobart Philadelphia

Bishop urges immediate building push for St. Joseph's Home

The St. Joseph's Society met at the Foundling Home on Jefferson Avenue with Rev. P. J. McManus presiding and Bishop O'Hara in attendance. The bishop urged starting plans and advertising for bids for a new home beside the Home for the Friendless in North Park, with a definite decision expected at the next monthly meeting. Mrs. O'Hoyle and Mrs. Mangan of Pittston attended seeking to organize a similar effort locally.

St. Joseph's Society Foundling Home Jefferson Avenue P. J. McManus Green Ridge Heverend O'Hara North Park O'Hoyle

Vagrant Thomas Reynolds Jailed For Whiskey Theft At Station

Thomas Reynolds lodged at the station house overnight and was caught carrying whiskey to a prisoner. Alderman Miley granted him twenty days in the county jail. Joseph Schnuolas of Pittston was found on Linden Street acting demented, later revealed as intoxicated and released after paying 3.60 in court. He carried a large coin purse and bills. police suspected others may have noticed his wealth. Howley Jordan and John Burke, arrested for begging on Scranton Street, were sent up for twenty days.

Thomas Reynolds Yestern Miley Joseph Schnuolas Pittston Linden Street John Moir Howley Jordan John Burke Scranton Street

Existence Explained in Roxbury Gusette Style

A fragment from Roxbury Gusette reflects on existence and a playful line about someone being “made to order.” The note blends humorous sentiment with a riddle like tone.

Mogley Roxbury

City Claims Against the City Debated by Committee

Three months after a council directive the Judiciary committee reviewed damage claims arising from grading and severing. With two conflicting claim lists and no clear explanation, the panel postponed action and sent the matter back to the city solicitor to prepare a full, up to date report for council consideration.

Judiciary Committee Lansing Ross Chittenden Roche Moir Zeidler Gilroy Torrey Tra H. Burns Burns Mateers Messrs Lansley Messrs. Roche New Street Asphalt Capoose Avenue Councils

Trimmed Hats at Remarkable Low Prices in Scranton

Commerce note advertising a wide range of hats and hat trimmings in Scranton. Includes 60 trimmed hats praised for beauty and richness, with prices from 98 cents to a few dollars, plus felt hats, ostrich plumes, parrots and other adornments. Also offers ribbons and trims for hat or dress use with discounts. All items promoted as fashionable, with limited availability.

Scranton DD. B. Delany Messie, Martin & Delany

Forty Hours Devotion Concludes at St. Pauls with High Mass

The forty hours devotion at St. Pauls church Green Lodge ended with a high mass celebrated by Rev A Dunne of St. Patricks West Side. Despite bad weather every service drew a full congregation and many priests assisted in the sanctuary. Several priests from nearby towns attended including Reva P J Broderick Susquehanna James Fagen Great Bend E F P Coffey John Griffen W A Nealon Carbondale M E Lynott Jermyn T J Comerford Archbald P J Murphy John J Smoulter Olyphant James Shanley Dickson City William J ODonell North Scranton R A McAndrew M H Dunn Wilkes Barre T J Kiernan Parsons John J Greeves Pittston John Laughran D A McCarthy Minooka F B Melley J A Moffitt Hugh Burke South Scranton J A OReilly James Malone Thomas Carmody Cathedral M B Donlan Dunmore

St. Paul's Church Green Lodge A. Dunne St. Patrick's West Side Reva. P. J. Broderick Susquehanna James Fagen Great Bend E. F P. Coffey John Griffen

Chorus with Grover C. 1 on political dream and McKinley

A satirical song reflecting campaign hopes for William McKinley and Garret Hobart, with Grover Cleveland as a foil. The verses imagine the 1890s political scene, referencing an election and public opinion, ending with dated location and year.

William McKinley Garret Hobart William. McKinley Mr. Grover Erenton

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of the Suburbs West Side Events Z. C. Smith Bellevue McKinley and Herbert Noble Pleasant View Bellevue John H. Fellows N. C. Mackay George Beemer Mackay Flo Fellows William Jones Noble Joseph Breaver Joseph Beavers Butchers Erle Mra. Beavers Samuel Beavers Mra Carrie V Ketcham Mre Mattie Ketcham Erie Oan Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Washburn Street George W. Leitch Jackson Street Baptist Church Luzerne Street Keyser Valley St. David's Episcopal Church Hyde Park Milton Everett Avenue Price Street Malin Avenue Jackson Columbia Hoge Company Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Frank James Eaton F. P. Doty Hampton Street Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America North Main Avenue Reet Crystal Laundry Roberts North Main C. W. Colborn West Side Business Directory Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue Jackson Street J. C. King West Lackawanne Avenue Providence Charles Emory Smith, James H Grand Republican Mass Meeting Frothingham Theater Are Sumters South Side News Music Hall Anthracite Club Fred Mink Borchers Bishop Judiciary Committee of Councils Fourth District Lincoln Avenue Oxford Street Monsey Avenue Cherry Street Soho Toad von Esceeseeevseetavebeteenses Natline Fry Lackawanna Ave Wensea Vienna Hagena's Sennen U Isea Anca Lackawanna Avenue Lady Humber Chase & Farrar ST. Paul's Grover C White House McBinney Mr. Graver Cy President McKinley Fens Grove Pepe ST Vaishe Walton Broad Locust Streets Stafford, Whitaker & Keech LD Crawford Castoria Ks Wrayprr Jordan New York, Ontario and Western New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Carbondale Hancock Junction Dupont Wapwallopen Mills Luzerne County Wilemington Delaware Henry Belin, Jr Wyoming Wyoming Avenue Scranton, Pa Third National Bank Building Thospford Pitteton John B. Smith & Son Plymouth E. W. Mulligan Wilkes-Barre Repaune Chemical Company Canadian Pacific R’y Maine Canada Maritime Province Principoly St. Paul United States Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco Saptee BE. V. Skinner Broadway New York Rogers Washington Ave Meaa Bros. & CO Persia Academy OF Music Jonday Kellar Mr. Kellar Daly's Theater New York City Hindoo Fakira Frothingram Ences Riday Marvel America the Frothingham. & Reis Jones L. Kerr OWE & Company Toms Gabia N People Davis’ Theater Edward Hanford Ise Bella Hart Beenie Foote & Shcar CO Maloney Owl Taiwan Weeyeaipanienan M. W. Collins Spring House Heart Lake Susq’a CO U. E. Crofut Binghamton Boranton Montrose and Lackawanna Alford Station Montrose Adirondack Batskill Erin L. & W. Mines Porter
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