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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1897

Page

11

West Side Republican League meeting and resolutions

The West Side Republican League met last evening over Davies' Pharmacy with President W A Phillips presiding. Members urged turnout for the Republican ticket. The West Side Central Republican club adopted resolutions endorsing James Beacom for state treasurer and Levi McAwy for auditor and pledged support to other county nominees.

West Side Republican League Sesson Davies’ Pharmacy South Main Avenue W. A. Phillips West Side Central Republican Club West Side John KR. Jonas Makely William &. Langetaff Scranton John Copewon Thomas P. Daniela Beranton Charlton Huester Register William K. Bock Moscow Charlee Wigelia

Hyde Park Lodge 106 Knights of Pythias Holds Regular Meeting

Hyde Park lodge No 106 Knights of Pythias met at Masonic hall with strong attendance. A social session followed the regular business. Sir Knight John M Thomas gave a talk on Experiences of a Western Traveler describing extensive summer travel in the West and engaging storytelling.

Hyde Park Lodge Knights of Pythias Masonic Hall John Thomas

Pickwicks Hold First Regent Session of 1897 98

The Pickwicks opened their 1897 98 season with a well attended meeting at Miss Kate Chase 125 North Sumner avenue. Miss Grace Rh Peck read a Harper on A Plan for the Writer's Work. the programme was engaging and offered valuable suggestions. Two papers were read on the topic.

Pickwicks Kate Chase North Sumner Avenue Harper Grace Rh. Peck

Weer troubles cured with Animal Extracts

Washington Chemical Company of Washington, DO advertises a free booklet on remedies claimed to ease noontime ailments using animal extracts and directs readers to obtain the publication.

Washington Chemical ¢ Co Washington, DO

Constable Arrested In Pittston Larceny Case

Robert Curtis a Pittston constable faced a larceny charge after seizing Heath’s pay envelope on a sewer project day and allegedly taking 19.26. Heath filed for arrest, Curtis paid a 10 dollar fine and bail was set. Bennett seeks the missing money. Curtis also faced an extortion warrant and bail setting at Alderman Storr’s court.

Robert Curtis Pittston Inex Heath Robert Bennett Mr. Bennett Mr. Heath Chestnut Street Heath Kelly Curtis Christian Storr Alderman Storr

Illness and Visitors Adorn South Scranton Social Round

Mrs Edward Forney of South Hyde Park is very ill at home. Several residents including Mrs Lloyd of Olyphant and Mrs William Rhymer of Jackson Street hosted guests. Others attend Baptist convocation in Honesdale while Rev John T Morris attends a synod at West Scranton.

Edward Forney South Hyde Park Avenue Lioyd Olyphant William Rhymer Jackson Street Tomlinson South Main Avenue W. Fowler Honesdale E. F. Johna South Bromley Avenue Misa Ellenbeth Evans Danville May Lena Pittston Dudley Tioga County William Wilson North Garfield Avenue W. H. Daniels North Bromley Avenue Daniels Blousburg William Gable Garfield Avenue New York City John Hogan Clarke Pbros Syracuse N.Y Fanny Stair Ashley The Patriotic Order True Americane West Scranton John T. Morris West

Mount Pleasant Mines Employee Paid Today

A Mount Pleasant mine worker will receive wages today. A Pittston resident Mamie May was arrested by Patrolman Peters for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and fined $5 in police court with 10 days jail if unpaid. Funeral services for Mrs Annie P Davis are set for 6 p.m. at the Davies home with burial in Washburn street cemetery.

Mount Pleasant Mamie May Pittston Peters Johns Annie P Davis Laewellyn Davies E. Y. Harrison Mears Hall S. Main Avenue

West Side Directory Classifieds Highlights

Rag carpet weaver advertises "all kinds" of carpets in city limits. Clairvoyant and phrenologist listing at 412 North Malin Avenue. Second hand furniture buyer promotes cash for used items. Furniture, stores, tools offered by J. C. King at 71 107 West Lack—avenue.

West Side Acob Baltes Luxerne Street Fenton Malin Avenue J. C. King West Lack

Trick in Democratic tactics targets Republican edge

The text accuses the Organized Democracy of using Taleo charges and stirring Republican dissent to weaken the GOP in off years. It argues this trick would empower Bryanites to gain influence against McKinley and the Republican party, urging readers to oppose the tactic.

Taleo McKinley Republican Congress Cause of Sound

Bail Set for Campbell and Clergy Appointment Mentioned

Campbell was compelled to enter bail of 900 dollars for his appearance yesterday. Rev. D. C. Phillips will occupy the Wayne Avenue Presbyterian church.

Campbell Rev D. C. Phillips Wayne Avenuue F Presbyterian Church

Endorsement Call for Schadt and Horn by Lacka Wanna Democracy

The text urges backing Schadt, Horn and allied candidates in a free trade platform while opposing McKinley era protectionism and Bryan supporters. It advocates working, voting, and voting for these agents of the envisioned party, urging readers to reject the Bryan camp.

Chicago Schadt, Horn, Et McKinley Bryan

Funeral Held for John McGee Sr in South Scranton

The funeral was held yesterday from Cedar avenue and Pear Street with a 9 20 am Requiem Mass at St John s Church celebrated by Rev J A Moffitt. Interment followed at St Mary s Cemetery Avoca. Pallbearers named Kilcoyne Pohan Healey Gallagher Connolly.

John McGee Cedar Avenue Pear Street St. John's Catholic Church J. A. Moffitt Father Crane Avoca Father Melley W. H. Buell South Side Young Women's Christian Association Daniel Keiper Pittston Avenue Flaherty Keiper Kelper Robling

Community Notes and Local Visits

Dr George Hunter and Le Grand Hunter of New York visiting relatives in town. Mr and Mrs D J Smith and Mrs Ga W B Allen visiting relatives in New Haven Conn. Miner John Monahan injured in No 2 shaft of Pennsylvania Coal Co by a large lump of coal. Injuries dressed at home. Professor Taylor's dancing flies to give first annual social in Odd Fellows hall next Friday. Mrs Melott to furnish music, Professor Taylor to supervise dancing, George Jones to serve refreshments. Committee: Arthur Jenkins, S C Masters, KE W Harper, RE Finch. Mrs John Kuhl of Knoxville Pa visiting P W Ripley on Monroe avenue. Knights of Malta No 225 meet at 7 pm this evening. Mrs Oscar Wonnacott and daughter Gladys of Carbondale visiting Mrs Peter Zurdue of Cherry street.

George Hunter le Grand Hunter New York D. J. Smith Ga. W. B. Allen New Haven Conn John Monahan Pennsyvania Coal Company Knights of Malta Oscar Wonnacott Gladys Carbondale Peter Zurdue Cherry Street

North Scranton Church Services and Local Events

Rev J D Evans of Kingston to lead devotional at Puritan Congregational Church. West Market Street Baptist hosts a lively evening program with a long list of performers and acts. Husking Bee and concert raise funds for the Presbyterian church. Wayne Avenue Baptist and North Main Avenue Baptist hold services with expected preaching and events. Evan, 2, dies. funeral tomorrow at Washburn Street Cemetery. Hotel owners press assault case after chair collapse at a city hotel. arrest warrant issued for Andrew Campbell.

J. D. Evans Kingston Puritan Congregational Church West Market Street Baptist Church Alice Osterhout Oak Street Carrie Hutchins Mansle F. Mohan Meylert Avenue Brooklyn N.Y Harmory Presbyterian Church Wayne Avenue Baptist Church W. F. Davis W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Honesdale Bird North Main Avenue Evan Thomas P. Thomas Washburn Street John Hall Central City Andrew Campbell Campbell

Greenwood gallery workers to be paid this afternoon

In Minooka the employes of the Greenwood gallery are scheduled to receive payment this afternoon. A surprise party honored James Duddy at his Main street home on Thursday evening. The O Connell council Literary circle Young Men s Institute held a debate at Father Mathew hall last evening. Le Monde company of comedy stars will perform at Father Mathew hall tonight.

Greenwood Collery James Duddy Main Street O'Connell Council Young Miyn's Institute Father Mathew Hall le Monde

Obituary notices for Olyphant residents Mary O Malley and Gordon miss

Miss Mary O Malley of Olyphant dies at home on Dunmore street after long illness. She was born July 1872 and belonged to St Patrick church and Ladies Catholic Mutual Benefit association. Also, Miss Mary E K Gordon dies at 4 Hickory street after rheumatism, age 11, with funeral in St Peters cathedral. Mrs George Morris of Taylor dies after months of neuralgia, survived by husband and seven children. funeral Monday from North Taylor home.

Mary O'Malley Dunmore Street Olyphant St. Patrick’s Church Ladies’ Catholic Mutual Benefit Association John O'Malley Pho Charles Fp, O Malley Scranton Thomas James Sadie O' Malley Nna Place St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick's Cemetery Mary EK. Gordon Bridget Mullen Hickory Street Miss Gordon J. Gordon Boston Mats South Sila John J William Gordon Annie Gordon St. Peter's Cathedral Park Cethole Cemetery George Morris Taylor James Mapleton David Pranola Peter Price Mia Roseina William George North Porest Home

Felts seeks injunction to move powder magazine near Taylor

Isaac B. Felts filed an equity suit against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western to compel removal of a powder magazine outside Taylor borough. He alleges proximity to his home, numerous nearby dwellings, and a past explosion at a nearby mine that caused damage and casualties. He seeks court action to abate the nuisance, with legal representation noted for A. Ricketts, F B. Merrifield, and John F. Scrace.

Isaac B. Felts Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Equity Taylor Borough Mr. Felts Empire Mine Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Wilkes-Barre A. Ricketts FB. Merrifield John F. Scrace

Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Meet in Big City Football Game

Today at Athletic park Scranton and Wilkes-Barre high school football squads clash at 3 o'clock with referee David Owens and umpire H C Leonard. The game fuels a strong local rivalry as Wilkes-Barre seeks a rare three year winless run for Scranton, with a large crowd expected and Westminster hotel serving as Wilkes-Barre headquarters. Next week Scranton travels to Binghamton for a return, then Keystone academy visits on Nov 6, followed by a Nov 19 Scranton Wilkes-Barre rematch and Thanksgiving day game between the School of the Lackawanna and local high school.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Athletic Park David Owens H. C. Leonard Wilkes- Barre HH. Rose Tudor Willliana Wilkes-Barrele Binghamton Keystone Academy School of the Lackawanna and

Babe 2-year-old dies after scalding accident

Jan Winters, two years old, of Cherry Street Dunmore, died yesterday morning from scalds suffered when she overturned a pot of boiling water while family washing. The lower body was severely burned and she lingered until a funeral is planned for 2 PM tomorrow at the family residence.

Jan J. A. Winters Cherry Street Dunmore

Brother finds missing Maggie Daly in Raymond Court

Mrs. W. B. Duggan last evening located Maggie Daly in Raymond court after a search at the city brothels. Daly had run away from Wilkes-Barre home and, with her brother, was persuaded to return to her parents.

W. B. Duggan Raymond Court Maggie Daly Wilkes-Barre

Divorces Filed in Three Cases Before Judge Gunater

Depositions in three divorce actions were filed yesterday. The suits are Myrtle Eastella Butts vs Chester M. Butts, Annie Dahton vs William Dah ton, and Ida May Shanley vs George W. Shanley. All list cruelty as the complaint and none of the husbands answered.

Gunater Myrtle Eatella Butts Chester M. Butts Annie Dahton William Dahton Ida May Shanley George W. Shanley

A Woman's Deed and a Mothers Endorsement of Pink Pills

A Detroit reader recounts a daughter’s recovery from severe illness after using Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. The testimonial praises the pills as life giving and urges mothers to keep them on hand. The letter extols the pills’ cost and asserts widespread cures, urging mothers to use them.

Williamea Wile Lint

Doctor Kay Clinic Ad for Women and Children

An advertisement lists Dr Kay at 2u8 Penn Ave offering diseases of women and children with visiting hours from 1 to 8 and 1 to 9 p.m. The text emphasizes specialty care in a local clinic setting.

Kay Penn Teone Ss. W. V.amoreaux Adams, Realdence

Pensions Granted to Hampton and Canfield

Alderman B Wright announced yesterday that William Hampton and George B Canfield of this city have been granted pensions following notification from Washington.

B. Wright Washington William Hampton George B. Canfield

Famous Welsh Singers Arrive for Lyceum Performance

The Famous Welsh Singers who recently arrived from Wales will perform at the Lyceum Monday evening October 25th. A treats awaits listeners as the vocal group showcases their talents.

Wales Lyceum

To Cure a Cold in One Day Prescription Ad

A newspaper ad promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day. It claims druggists refund the money if the remedy fails and lists a 25 cent price.

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City West Side Republican Club Hahel Powell Belle Dowd Thichel Powell Harriett Coons Adams Avenue Bangor Thomas Williams Revery Evan Evins Edwin Peters Philadelphia Pennsylvania Lafayette D. A. Stone Globe Warehouse Oneida Buncoers North Scranton Frocilalion Hay Cously Olyphant Agapces L. and W Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Murphy Hull Horan Malla Gibbons Morac Rice Hattin Langataff Welsh Tewksberry Westminster Hotel Babe Daly Wilkes. Barre Borning News Detroit Mick John Tansey Baker Street Michigan Trish Booth Dinenee Dinenes Williama Dr. Williasma Medicine Company Schenectady N. Y Stetson Conrad Lackawanna Avenue Silverstone Plopid Lockawanna Avenue Jose Tribune Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons DR. Bateson Washington Avenue C. L. Frey Scranton Savings Bank Bildy Wyoming Avenue Mary A. Shepherd M. D Adama Avenue A. Trapold Ono Avenue Sprive Street W. EB. Allen L. M. Gates Board of Trade Building Madison Avenue C. L._ FREAS G. Rook Linden Street James H. Torrdy Commonwealth Building Frank E. Royle Burr Building Wasahington Avenue Edward W. Thayer Warren & Knapp Pone Boranton Jossup & Jossup Law Commonwealth Chulklng WashingtonAvenue Patterson & Wilcox Traders' National Bank Alfred Hand William J. Hand Attorne Ami Counsellors Frank T. Okeli Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Board of Trade IL. A. Watres Luckawantin Ave R. Pitcher Comingys Spruce Street D. B. Replogle Meare Building Washington Ave B. F. Killam Boranten J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Bidg Boraton Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmer Er—Attorneya National Bank Tuilding Roma Barring & M'Swernwy Interstate Secret Bervine Agency Percivat J. Morrig Boars of Trade Building Edward HH Davis HL L Walter Offich Lewis Hancock, JR Spruce St Cor, Washave Scramon Frederick L. Brown Ae Oyimine Cranton T. S. Dacky & Bon, Archiwcts, Traders’ National Bank Nen Jyman N. Washington DR FL Il H. F. Reynolds P.O Bnover Lac Wanna Ave M. B. Davis Wanna Avenue Bcreens the Lackawanda Busnewe Opere Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Muell A. M Leeds G. R Clark & CO Atore Washington Aver Nue Evern Howe Etore Hotels and Restaurante ELK LK Cape Franklin Avenue Reawonary P, Zteagaleen Victor Koch Baupas Orchestra Renee Wed Dnco RK. J. Bauer Mulbert Megargde Warehoune Weehington Avene Frank FP Frown & CO West Lackawanna Thomas Aubrey Rooma Williams’ Thurning Ofica Tribune Publishin Co LE Brun Clark G Peon Ave
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