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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1896

Page

7

West Side clubs form second division parade lineup

West Side Republican clubs march tonight from Hyde Park to Mulberry street with a new bridge crossing plan. Marshal W. 8. Mears leads divisions Central Jackson Street Fifteenth Ward Stellevue Heights Fifth Ward and Third District with aides and captains named. participation from Luserne Street club possible.

West Side Mulberry Street Linden Street Bridge West Side Central Jackson Street Alain Avenue Fifteenth Ward Main Avenue Theliegue Heights Fifth Ward Third District W. 8. Mears West Side Central Club Central T. FP. Daniels F. J. Reese W. T. Sproats League C. B. Olver William H. Morgan H. T. Fellows William Jenking Daniel Morgan Stellevue Heights Herbert Noble Fifth Ward Club Chester Cammer George Evans Richard Morgan Luserne Street Stafford Hyde Park

Degradation Case Heard Before Alderman

A case heard before Alderman John yesterday morning involved an arrest Sunday night near the Oxford Breaker. Two men and a married woman were taken. the woman’s two children were with her. One man was fined 10 and the other 3. the woman was released and the children sent to St Patrick’s orphanage.

John the Tribune Oxford Peters Gurrell Jones St. Patrick's Orphanage Duggan Board of Associated Charities

Thursday Demonstration in Frothingham Theater Draws Hastings Support

A Thursday night demonstration at the Frothingham Theater caps Hastings campaign for protection and sound money. Speakers include Governor Orator General Latta and others led by Mayor Warwick of Philadelphia. The event targets both Democrats and Republicans with calls for citizen attendance amid rheumatism ads and local products.

Polling Place in Minooka Faces Court Challenge

A circulating petition seeks to overturn last week’s court order designating the Costello lot on Malin street as a temporary polling place. Voters from Miner's Hill fear reduced access, while many residents live within four blocks. The former St. Joseph's hall burned last March and the new hall is not yet usable due to inadequate county rent for wear and tear. Harry Kelley, 19, injured at Southworks, is recovering at Moses Taylor hospital. Mrs. Mary Flynn, 81, died Sunday. funeral at St. John's Church, interment Avoca Catholic Cemetery.

Minooka Malin Street St. Joseph's Hall Miner's Hill

Blaze on Pittston Avenue Destroys Abandoned House

A fire on upper Pittston avenue damaged an old company house. An initial alarm from box 59 arrived after a small water dousing saved the structure, but a later match ignited flames again until 1:30 yesterday morning. No alarm was sent because the building was deemed firewood and posed no wider threat.

Upper Pittston Avenue

Devotions and High Mass At St Marys Polish Church

Mrs Patrick Flannery of Minooka is seriously ill as St Marys Polish church hosts Forty Hours Devotion with sermon benediction and ends with a high mass tomorrow. Rev Father Dembinski praises well attended services.

Patrick Flannery Minooka St. Mary's Father Dembinski Charles W. Stone Frank Moeller Schwenk’s Park Washington Avenue Borcher's Crystal Laundry

Local Obituaries and Social Notes From North Malin Area

William Geddes of North Malin avenue died during a Georgetown visit and was buried after short services at home with interment at Waverly. He was about 40, a Civil War Union veteran and member of Ezra 8 Griffin Post 129 G A R, with the Thirteenth Regiment Drum corps attending. The Reading circle of Epworth League met. Mina Stoff spoke on past week events. Mrs. Florence Davis is seriously ill. A Democratic rally occurred in St Marys hall. A church choir was organized at North Main Avenue Baptist church led by Rev W G Watkins, first rehearsal Friday. Rev and Mrs Newman Matthews welcomed a son. Barah Johns returned home from visiting Miss Cecil Davis. James Carroll and Gridget Kelley plan to wed at Holy Rosary church today. Marquette Council 423 Y M I holds a SODOORs meeting tonight. Thomas and Joseph Gannon suffer diphtheria. Bridget Kelly hosts Anna Lynott from Carbondale.

William Geddes North Malin Avenue Georgetown Waverly Geddes Ezra 8 Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Thirteenth Regiment Reading Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Mina Stoff Florence Davis Warren Street St. Mary's Hall Keiser Avenue Gridget Kelley West Market Street Holy Rosary Church Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Thomas Joseph John Gannon Bloom Avenue Bridget Kelly Anna Lynott Carbondale

Green Ridge News Briefs and Local Notices

Arch Johnson the grocer on Marion and Capouse is housebound with rheumatism. Mrs. Nicol of Sanderson Ave visits New York City. Fred Peck and family move to Capouse Ave near New York Street. The assault case by Mrs. Wilhelm against Mr. Ratchford has been amicably settled. Oscar Whitmire and Miss Selena Cooper visit Ridge friends. Miss Josephine Stark visits friends at Nicholson. An entertainment at Brown's Hall Friday evening Nov 6 supports the Oman's Christian Temperance union. R K Brooks visits relatives at Salem. Special revival services conduct...

Arch Johnson Marion Street Capouse Avenue Nicol Sanderson Avenue New York City Fred Peck Elmhurst New York Street Wilhelm Ratchford Nay Aug Avenue Oscar Whitmire Misa Selena Cooper Peckville

Local notices update from the Saratoga Express era

Rev John T Vine leads a revival in a Baptist church now in its second week. Engineer McDaniels, from Saratoga Express, builds a $6000 residence in Lugerne's capital after moving to Wilkes Barre. Fireman John Kearney shifts to coal engine No 34 on the Saratoga. Chariea Sullivan fills his spot.

John T. Vine New York City Baptist Church Engineer McDaniels Saratoga Express Wilkes-Barre Lugerne John Kearney Saratoga Chariea Sullivan

Dunmore Rifle Range awards H M Spencer in 26 yard test

At Spencer's range last Saturday the 26 yard German ridge target contest winner was H M Spencer with a score of 217. Close contenders were Thomas Gaynor 174 Grant Met eau 165 and A Gune 167. Funeral services for Mia James Quinn of Franklin Street scheduled for this afternoon at St Marys Catholic cemetery. Mrs Quinn mourned for her charity by many friends and survived by four daughters. Mrs Wardner and daughter Jennie of Nebraska visiting East Drinker Street. Bryan and Sewall club to hold a special meeting at headquarters tomorrow evening.

Dunmore Spencer's Range H. M. Spencer Thomas Gaynor Grant Meteau A. Gune Mia James Quinn Franklin Street St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Brent auction sale offers watches clocks jewelry at own prices

Davidow Bros. present an auction at 217 Lackawanna Avenue featuring watches clocks and jewelry with bids opening at unusually low, self set prices. The event promises a rare chance to acquire quality timepieces and adornments below typical market rates.

Spring Brook Water Supply bonds offered for sale

The Spring Brook Water Supply Company advertises gold bonds free from taxes secured by a mortgage on the entire system. It supplies water to cities between Scranton and Nantike and spent nearly half a million dollars last summer to perfect its plant, claiming an inexhaustible water supply and stability for investors seeking a rare, steady investment.

Spring Brook Scranton Nanticoke

Y M C A Election Returns Feature For Members

Election night results will be shown outside party lines in YMCA rooms with a direct wire to a complete bulletin service. General Secretary Mahy arranged the line to provide members with timely information and to counteract saloon and billiard hall bulletins.

Young Men's Christian Association Mahy Association Billard Hall

Auction sale of watches and jewelry at Davidow Bros

The town buzzes about a grand sale offering watches jewelry clocks and musical instruments. Davidow Bros hosts the event drawing local interest and potential buyers to the auction room.

Davidow Bros

Letters From The People Opinion Notes

Under this heading short letters of interest published with writer name. The tribune not responsible for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

Fifth Ward Republican Club Defends New Organization

A letter from D W Morgan of 1007 Washburn street rebutts a Tribune item about a McKinley Sound Money club at the French Roof hotel. The writer cites recent meetings at French Roof hall and at Scranton Tribune coverage, praising the club’s leadership George W Evans Richard Morgan John Merchant and William Gleason and urging fair reporting.

the Tribune Republican Club Fifth Ward McKinley Sound Money Club French Roof Hotel Scranton Tribune John R. Parr D. W. Morgan George W. Evans Richard Morgan John Merchant Price's Mine William Gleason Golden Gates

Costello Estate Overseer Restricts Minooka Poll Site

Minooka correspondence reports Luke O Boyle executor of the Costello estate will not allow trespass on Malin Street lot designated last week by the court as the temporary polling place in the South district Lackawanna township. Most voters and heirs approve the change though a few near the old site oppose it.

Costello The Tribune Lacka Wanna Luke O'Boyle Malin Street Minuoka

Bargain Lot of Fabrics and Hats From Leader’s Prices

A catalog of heavily discounted textiles and headwear lists Ready Made Sheets 100 dozen at low prices, various linens and damask, Tams, Felts, Hats, Capes, Beaver Cloths, reefers, jackets, skirts, waistlines, and men's wear. Listed are Leader’s prices alongside worths, highlighting deep discounts on hats, capes, skirts, and fabrics. Diverse items include silk infant caps, plaid walking hats, fur trimmed capes, and ribbons with substantial markdowns.

Scranton Football Schedule and Practice Reminder

The Scranton team set to play Wilkes-Barre Young Men's Christian association at Wilkes-Barre on Saturday October 1 and Wyoming Seminary at Kingston on November 2 plus a home game against Seminary on November 7 at Athletic Park. Candidates are called to practice at 3 PM today at Athletic Park. The Independent Football team downed Brownles 12 to 4 at Brownlet grounds. Minooka challenges Crown Kings of Pine Brook on November 1 at 3 PM on Minooka grounds led by captain Lowery.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Seminary Kingston Athletic Park Foot Bal Lower South Side Brownles Silver Hill Brownlet E Kcore Minooka Crown Kings of Pine Brook P. Lowery

Races at Driving Park Feature $500 Match Between Hal Pointer and Raven

On Thursday at the Driving Park a $500 race pits Hal Pointer against Raven owned by Dr J L Wentz. Raven won three heats in a Danville match while Hal Pointer holds a 2.04% record. Raven 2.10. A 2.20 class purse of $400 follows with multiple entrants including Maud L, Dr Portus Pointer, Joe Joe, Fred Cook, Bertha C, Trilly Way, Medium Hoy and others. Gentlemen's driving horses will race between regular heats.

Hal Pointer Raven J. L. Wentz Danville Montour County Nauyen Maud L Dr. Portus Poiner Dd. F. Muir Joe Joe Fred Cook Bertha C M. G. Keller Trilly Way W. H. Gearhart Medium Hoy C. Barlow Kid Cloud L. Patterson Pesele A. Y. Riley

Polling places changed by court order in city and Elmhurst

Three polling places were altered by court order. In the First ward Fifth district the site moved to Finlay Ross building near North Main Avenue. In the Fourth district the new site is the county commissioner's building on Parker Street. In Elmhurst borough polling now at Part ridge & Co store on Main Street opposite the tannery.

Elmhurst Finlay Ross Watkins Street Main Avenue County Commissioners Thomas Harris Parker Street Partridge & Co Main Street Tannery

Summer Resort at Altitude Near Adirondacks and Catskills

Describes a high altitude summer retreat with fine groves shade and scenic beauty calling it a cheap resort. Highlights dancing pavilion earning rounds and various attractions. Rates from 7 to 1.50 per day and excursion tickets sold at all stations on the D L W lines. Porter meets all trains.

Adirondack Catskill Mountains

Reunion of Catechumens at Trinity Lutheran Church

The catechumens society of communicants at Trinity Lutheran held its third reunion in the YWCA rooms. A platform entertainment, special period, and supper were part of the program. Officers: Mrs. C. W. Garagan president, Miss Emma Schuler secretary, Mrs. M. J. Garagan treasurer. Imperial quartet provided instrumental music with solos and duets by Miss Hinck and Miss Garagan, and recitations by Newton Croft, Mr. Sandon, William Stanton, William Allen, and Charles Doersam.

Catchumens' Society of Communicants Trinity Lutheran Church Young Women's Christian Association C. W. Garagan Emma Schuler M. J. Garagan Imperial Quartette William Stanton Mr. Sandon William Allen Charles Doersam Miss Hinck Miss Garagan Newton Croft Mice Lewis

Professor McCloskey to sue Scranton Board of Control

Prof A L McCloskey announces intention to recover from the Scranton board of control in a forthcoming lawsuit. Deposed mathematics instructor at Scranton High School. Attorney J Watson Browning appointed to pursue action. Details of legal strategy withheld. Damages expected to be substantial.

Scranton Board of Control A. L. Mc Closky J. Watson Browning

Great Auction Sale by Davidow Bros at Lackawanna Ave

At the great auction sale of Davidow Bros 217 Lacka ave watches jewelry silverware ell at your own prices.

Davidow Bros Lacka. Ave

Flynn Bridget Died in Scranton at 824 Beech Street

Bridget Flynn died at her daughter Mrs. McGuirge home 824 Beech Street Scranton. Funeral is tomorrow at 1 30 p m with interment at Ave Catholic cemetery.

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of the Suburbs West Side Events W. S. Mears Ward Courlies Wand Stumner Avenue Madison Avenue Ivorite Hall South Main Avenue Hecker Miss Bassett House Piper Margaret Williams Hannah Davis Cromwell Jones Annie T. James Elizabeth Roberts Jennie Jones Mary J. Harris Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America Hartranft Lodge No. 42 No. 17 Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Simpson Social Circle Whdles Cuba John BR. Edwards Howard Davis W. G. Moser C. BR. Oliver George L. Peck H. L. Morgan Robinson Street John Chiurke Clark's Summit J. Terra Jones Nanticuke M. ¢. Birtley William Marsh Tren’y Howell Hazleton Mies Charlotte O'Malley Clark's Green Hir Wyimiths St. Sivenden Hest Roberts North Main W. Colborn North Main Avenue Harriet J. Davis South J. C. King West Lackawanna Avenue Miss Matthias Margaret Matthing Daniel Matthias Prive Street Vey T. Bell Plymouth Centre National Church John Rogers Pryce Thomas Parry Thomas John Stover Charles Phillips Thomas Ashton Washburn Street Thomas J. James Mount Pleasant Bumner Avenue Presbyterian Church John Griffiths Pall-Lonners William Price Frank Deltrick John Snyder William Williams John James Louis Hughes Lady Crozier Lodge American Protestant Association Demonstra Tion Ter Hastings Latta Reeder Harry Hall Warwick Philadelphia Hood Jordan Samters South Side News Harry Kelley Dennis Kelley Pittston Avenue Southworks Moses Taylor Mary Flynn Beech Street Mia. McGuire St. John’s Church Avoca Catholic Cemetery Providence Green Ridge Brent Lackawanna Avenue Spring Brook Water Supply Company Fifth Ward Republican Club W. Morgan Wyoming Ave Leader's Lal Pointer Castoria Wrayyee Spring House Heart Lake Susq’a CO U. E. Crofut Binghamton Beranton Montrose and Lackawanna Alford Station Montrose Catechumens Trinity Lutherans Mous Laplin & Rand Powder Co’s Repauno Chemical Co Exet Prof. M'Closkey Board of Control Maloney Oil AMD Manufactoriag M. W. Collins Michaelian Bros. & CO Bagdad Portieres the Rothingham John L. Kerr America Gilmore V RH Rrbert Branny Meena Clarke Ines Pi Ogoen Uranora Victor Hertece Weinceder Ic, Academy OF Musc Firat Wm. Gillette Charles Froyman Gallery, Inc Ag Wnicfare Sea Masalve Willie Collier Ford Harry Bertha Lottie Frank Nesson Davis’ Theater Arnold Watford Stupendous Diablo Chasm Board of Asso Rowdy Joe Chase & Farrar Linden Street
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