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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1896

Page

5

Republican Meeting Tour Schedules and Speakers

A compiled list of Republican meetings across Jermyn Moscow Fallon's hall Old TreAse Carbondale and nearby towns with speakers including George D Taylor George Heale John Rh Edwards J F Reynolds W Fleltz John R nee esq R A Zimmerman H C Heywalds C P O Malley and Hon J F Reynolds plus dates Oct 21 22 23 24 and early November 1890s detailing venues Opera House Frothingham theater and various halls with notable attendees and campaign figures.

Jermyn George D. Taylor George Heale John Rh. Edwards J. F. Reynolds Odd Fellows Moscow Boehkers A. J. Colborn, Jr R. Zimmerman Uiany Fallon's Hall Old Taree W. Fleltz John R. Nee J. M. Harris George Okell Miller's Hall R. A. Zimmerman, Esq H. C. Heywalds Callary’s Hall C. P. O'Malley H. M. Streeter Esq Carbondale Opera House W. A. Stone Major Everett Warren A. J. Calhorn, Jr John F. Reynolds Phillipe’ Hall R. A. Zimmerman Charlies P. O'Malley Diamond Hall Moosi¢e John Ball Osborne John M. Harris H. C. Reynolds Ont Urmaory Providence Marriott Brosius Weber John Jones Waverly F. L. Hitchcock M. Streeter T.F. Penman John T. Landis Peckville Lowy H.C. Reynolds Eag John F.rey Ida Elmdale Paturnay H. Fiurris Mark Edgar Fassold's Hall Minooka Pes Speeakers H. H. Harris Fred W. Feltz John de Edwarda Dalton Danil H. Hastings Latta and Reer Henry Hall Charles Warwick Philadelphia Frothingham Theater Teeter Everett Warren Joan Jones Hon. C. P. O'Malley Fred W. Fielts H.S. Alworth

City Notes Highlights From Community Events And Licenses

The annual Cabmen's union ball, the Young Men's Institute social, and a Division 4 smoker define busy city nights. Scranton Clerks hold a meeting, musical alliance plans a four day gathering, Williams College hosts James Young with a Hamlet production, and several marriage licenses are issued. A school admittance rule is adopted for September January and April terms.

Cabmen's Union Turner Hall Wilkes-Barre Columbus Council of the Young Men's Tnsttute Excelsior Hall Wyoming Avenue Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Peter’s Hall Bellevue Scranton Clerks’ Association Spruce Street Lackawanna and Wyoming Musical Alliance Factoryville Methodist Biscopal Church H. KE. Cogswell Marifield Normal School of Music Alice C. Northup Williams College James Young Young Edson Young Academy of Music Mayfeld Rose Sweeney Wandling William Greavy Catherine Curry Dunmore Michael Langan Barah Barrett Edward G. Bavidge Johanna Davis Scranton Edward Barnard Margaret E. Newman Edents Baster Tribune Helen Jud Strine Buffalo Elm Park Church N. Y Ann

Lawyers Enter Court Defense in Dunmore Murder Case

Ex judges Stanton and Martin join C C Ballentine to defend Andrew Pallyo and John Bonta charged with the murder of George Sehmo in Dunmore. Bail denied for high grade felony. coroner to hold inquest this evening.

Over the New Bridge Street Car Route Opens Soon

Officials test a Roaring Brook bridge car run and plan a belt line service between Mattes street and Prospect avenue. The curve on the approach needs rounding but will be fixed in a day or two. Stone avenue cars will follow Laurel Hill and Front streets to Hemlock and Prospect avenues, with trips every twenty four minutes.

Robert F. Fox Gilles Schkenk Andrew Conlon Roaring Brook Bridge Fox Stone Avenue Mattes Street Laurel Hill Front Street Pittston Avenue Hemlock Street Prospect Avenue

A Woman Rescued From Delaw are Tracks by Passing Officer

Mrs. Jones of 620 Beech Street, a monthly outdoor relief recipient, fell asleep drunk on the Delaware and Hudson tracks near Dodgetown with her two children. Patrolmen Welsh and Saul arrested her after Special Officer Lawrence Duhigg rescued them as an up-train approached.

Jones Beech Street Delaware and Hudson Dodgetown Crossing Milleer Lawrence Duhigg Welsh and Saul

Annual Donation Day for Scranton Home for the Friendless

The Home for the Friendless in Scranton announces its annual donation day tomorrow. The increasing inmate population and recent building operations raise needs for gifts of provisions clothing and other family necessities from local residents and country friends alike.

Scranton

Mammoth new engine to boost Scranton traction power

The Scranton Traction company plans a 700 horsepower engine at the Providence plant within two months, raising total plant power from 1,200. Ground for the engine bed will be started soon, parts arrive by Navy Day, with completion aimed for December 1. The upgrade aims to improve public streetcar service.

Scranton Traction Company Providence Robert F. Fox Tribune Navy. 1

Boycott by Lacka Wanna Retail Dealers Fails

The Retail Liquor Dealers association of Lacka Wanna County ends its boycott against brewers who refused to sign a no sale to speak easy pact. A key member told Tribune reporters the failure stems from those who started it and others who aided the brewers by ignoring the agreement.

Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association Lackawanna County Tribune

A School of Actual Business Promotes Quick Education

A historical notice touts a practical business school offering 100 scholarships at $15 each. Claims rapid mastery of business education in one quarter of the time of older systems. Mentions Walt for representatives and literature. Includes W. P. Gregory & Co and Try Jordan's stews.

Walt W. P. Gregory & Co

Burke and Glover Obituaries Noted in Scranton Notices

In Scranton, October 1994, William Burke of 21446 Wayne Avenue is listed in a federal notice. In Scranton, October 19 at 10 50 p m at the home of her brother W D Sheree Seer is noted in a death notice.

Green Ridge rally hears three eloquent speeches

Assistant District Attorney John M. Harris A J Colborn and J Ball Osborne spoke at a Green Ridge Republican rally in Oakhill. Harris denounced free coinage as economic policy, Colborn critiqued Democrats on silver and tariffs, Osborne described labor conditions in Belgium and urged protectionism.

John M. Harris A. J. Colborn J. Ball Osborne Ghent Belgium George Sanderson Harris Farr Mackey Estate Jones, Stewart & Ses Lackawanna William Connell Giles Roberts 3. W. Roberts Court House Kiefer Ward A. E. Kiefer

Twenty-One Recruits Join American Volunteers in Scranton

Staff Captain Lindsay of Philadelphia attended the American Volunteers meeting at 318 Washington Ave. Twenty-one recruits were enrolled under the Christ flag. Most had been reached by volunteers and former non religious life. An earnest address praised the recruits for forsaking sin and turning to God. A prayer service, special music, and corical testimonials accompanied the ceremony. The Volunteers escorted Captain Lindsay to headquarters with a band.

Lindsay Philadelphia Washington Avenue Scranton

Lost Temperance mine recovered after forty years

The Beaver Meadow Temperance mine, abandoned and flooded, was entered on Saturday by Superintendent John M. Lewis and Patrick Kelly. The team traced the opening and found the gangway reachable, with relics of past workers including a boot still on a prop. Restoration work will begin to revive the mine.

Beaver Meadow Wilkes-Barre John M. Lewis Patrick Kelly Eckley I. Coxe

Double Wedding of Young Twins Sparks City Rumor

John Williams of Mayfield and Rose Sweeney of Wandling secured marriage licenses, followed by John Davis and May Williams of Mayfield. Both couples share birth year 1874 and similar names, suggesting twins. Clerks say the move was kept out of papers, while Alder man Millar confirms a double wedding earlier that day.

John Williams Mayfield Rose Sweeney Wandling Thomas John Davis May Williams John Charlotta Williams Millar

Oral School Directors Meet in Pennsylvania Deaf Institute

The Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf held its Board meeting in Henry Belin Jr’s office. HJ Matthews B G Morfan Rev T F Coffey and Henry Belin were re-elected as directors for three years. Officers re elected Ex Justice Alfred Hand president William Connell vice president Henry Belin Jr secretary treasurer C H Welles corresponding secretary. Executive and finance committees were formed and annual reports read. The school now has sixty five pupils.

Pennsylvania Oral School For the Deaf Henry Belin HJ. Matthews B. G. Morfan T. F. Coffey Carbondale Alfred Hand William Connell Henry Belin, Jr C. H. Welles

James Kearney Disappears From Home After Walk

James Kearney a 53 year old miner and widower living at 423 Freles street vanished Friday night after saying he would walk to the central city. His dog returned home yesterday and authorities led by Chief Robling search for him. He was last seen at 9 pm wearing a black cheviot suit a colored shirt and a black fedora.

James Kearney Freles Street Mr. Kearney Central City Robling Kearney

Burglary at People's Market on Lackawanna Avenue

Burglars entered the People's Market at 85 Lackawanna Avenue through a rear window Sunday night or Monday morning. The cash register yielded $1.50 and a few hams and sausages were taken. No clues point to the culprits, though tramps are suspected.

People’s Market Lackawanna Avenue

Local Advertisements Highlight Services and Specials

Steam Heating and Plumbing by P. F. & M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. Dr. McDowell dentist at 240 Adams Ave. Dinner seats and tea sets offered with heavy weights. Scranton Tea Store at 625 Lackawanna Ave. Tailor made fall outfits by John Ross at 307 Spruce St. 260 White Envelopes for 17c at 623 Lackawanna Ave. Jordan’s butter cakes and coffee priced at 10c.

Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

Henry Abbey Funeral in Northampton Mass

The burial of Henry E. Abbey the theatrical and operatic manager occurred this afternoon at Ore Street cemetery Northampton beside his first wife. There were no services at the cemetery.

Northampton Mass Henry E. Abbey Ore Street

Lips Auction Sale At Davidow Bros Draws Rainy Crowd

Rainy weather did not deter bidders at Davidow Bros as the Lips jewelry auction proceeded with steady attendance and competitive bidding across several lots.

Davidow Bros

Opening. A dain of Children's Costs at the Baby

A fragment from 612 Spruce Street notes rising costs for children's care and goods. The short item highlights financial pressures affecting families and local services.

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