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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1896

Page

5

Political speaking dates for Fourth district candidates listed

In Dickson City and surrounding towns list of campaign events with dates October 25 October 9 October 30 and November 2. Speakers include Attorneys McAskiv Bryden Reynolds Harris Zimmerman Colborn and Harris plus other officials such as Governor Hastings and Mayor Warwick. venues include W H Smiths hall Frothingham Babylon hall opera house Moeller's hall and Germania hall.

PY. O'Malley H. M. Streeter South Side Germania Hall R. A. Zimmerman A. J. Colborn, Jr Nattern Hall T. A. Zimmerman H. C. Reynolds Workingmen's Hall Jol M. Harris Melselowski James H. Torrey Ginornte M. Aveta Charles Olver Phillip’s Hall M. W. Lowry J. M. Harris

City Notes from Scranton Lenient Inquiries and Local Events

The city announces a Kinsey investigation set to begin next Friday night. Donations days run today and tomorrow at St Josephs Foundling Home. Baker purchases White's Home Bakery on Penn Avenue. Davis theatre hosted a large benefit for the Board of Associated Charities with a sizable sum raised. Contracts awarded for Prescott avenue grading and Monsey avenue sewer, while Lackawanna Trust to guarantee Hugh Hoberts heirs. Scranton Traction completes a power conversion at Linden Street plant, reducing monthly arc-light costs. A Christian Alliance convention will be held October 2 at 7 40 p.m. Rev A B Simpson to address. Washburn Moon brings suit for $1,214 80 against Olyphant borough for wire used in new electric system. Bonds invalidated by Judge Gunster. Sisters of the Good Shepherd acknowledge donations of cash flour beef vegetables and flour barrels. Frank Horn injured in crane collision near Central shaft. treated at Moses Taylor Hospital. Dr. McDowell listed.

Kinsley St. Joseph's Foundling Home Aire CC. N. Baker White Penn Avenue Davis’ Theatre Board of Associated Charities Peter T. Mullan Prescott Avenue Monsey Avenue Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Guaran Catherine Anl Margaret Hugh Hoberts Carbon Street Delaware and Hudson Railfowl Company Scranton Traction Company Providence Arc Linden Street Suburban Electric Light Company Traction Company Christian Alliance Green Hide Presbyterian Church A. B. Simpson New York Christan Allance Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company Franklin Avenue Olyphant Edgar Connell Miller Alpine Knitting Company Pittston Frank Horn Moses Taylor Hospital

Statute Barred Bigamy Proceedings Against Terwilliger

The bigamy charge against Alonzo E. Terwilliger was dismissed after two years elapsed since the 1891 alleged marriage, as shown by defense attorney F T Okel. Terwilliger was instead held on a lesser charge after Cornelius Comegys represented Mrs. Cook.

A. E. Terwilliger Clara E. Cook Alderman Wright F. T. Okel Cornelius Comegys Mrs. Cook Terwilliger

Republican Parade in Scranton Draws 7000 Voters

A massive parade in Scranton attracted about 7 000 Republicans plus an estimated 60 000 to 100 000 spectators. McKinley sound money supporters led divisions from Wilkes-Barre Kingston Duryea and more with 4th division 2 050 men. William Connell and other candidates reviewed from the Wyoming House balcony as crowds surged along Lackawanna Avenue.

McKinley Court House Square Blaine and Harrison Lacka- Wanna Avenue Franklin Avenue James W. Oakford D. D B. Atherton Lackawanna Avenue Wyoming House William Connell John R. Farr N. C. Mackey E. Kiefer John H. Thomas T. F Oakford Scranton Wilkes-Barre T. C. Parker Wilkes Asher Miner T. Parker Lehigh Valley Lackawanna UW O'Clork Democratic National Committee Msepechilly Linden Street Washacton Avenue Court Hose Square

Organizations in Line Lead Large Parade Display

About fifty clubs totaling nearly 7,000 men formed the five-divisions column led by Chief Marshal Major James W. Oakford with staff and numerous aides. Luzerne county sent fourteen clubs marching 1,000 strong, with T.C. Parker as marshal. The Luzerne Republican league, drum corps, wore white duck uniforms with gold trim and Norfolk jackets. Lace Workers' McKinley club showcased a diagonal lace sash amid varied regalia.

West Side W. 8S Menara Crump West Side Central Republican Club Thomas P. Daniele West Side Republican League Charles Olver H. T. Fellows Fitzeerth Bellevue Heights H. Nobles G. W. Evans Fifth Ward Taylor Club John Conley Hyde Parkers William Connell R .S. Marshall Mount Pleasant Germania Band South Side Eleventh Ward Republican Club Philip Wirth William Dawson Lackawanna Republican Club Ezra H. Ripple McKinles Connell Uicket Sheridan Drum Corps Lackawanna Polish Republican Club Martin Woyshner Willam Connell Charles Stone Moosic McKinley Club F. J. Grover James A McClelland Engineers Firemen's Club Guth McKinley Thirteenth Regiment Frank Schroeder Hebrew Republican Club TH. Selidman Green Thidge Green Ridge Railroad Men’s Club George Geary Thirteenth Wand McKinley Club George Sanderson Dunmore Camp William Conne!ttation Club Old Forge William Connell Italian Republican Club Bauer Young Men's Republican Club G. A. Millett Keystone Colored Club G. W. Brown EB. A. Gilmore Atts Head James W. Oakford D. B. Atherton Marshal Oakford A. J. Colborn, Jr H. P. Simpson BR. M. Scranton J. B. Woolsey J. B. Fish Walter Briggs C. C. Mattes W. G. Parke Norman Parke Frank T. Okell William A. Connell Walter Henwood Willard Matthews Syron Thomas R. Brooks Frank Barker L. Buck F. L. Hitchcock J. L. Rea Montrose Barnard Millar BE. A. Bart Frank Carlucci John R. Edwards A. Kolb George B. Jermyn P. J. Baker George Farber Evan J. Davie Fred H. Kingsbury A. H. Storrs R. A. Wambold George A. Gardner Wilam Softley W. E. Decker C. 8. Jennings Percy F. Megargle Harry van Aes William Firat T. C. Parker Luzerne Lace

City Hosts Record Night Throngs As Trolleys Fill

The city saw an unprecedented crowd as trolley cars and incoming trains delivered large numbers of passengers. Within ninety minutes every car was packed with riders clinging to bumpers and steps, creating what was described as the largest night throng in the town’s history. A resident remarked with surprise at the sea of strangers.

Wyoming House

Wilkes-Barre Parade Orders Split Clubs Into Divisions

Chief Marshal James W. Onford issues detailed parade orders for Wilkes-Barre tonight listing three divisions with numerous Republican and Union clubs. The First Division forms on Main Street with captains from West Side Central and other areas followed by Second and Third divisions including D L W partners and various ward clubs.

Fist Diviston S. Mears Marshal West Side Central Republicatd Club Dan Vl Inarti League Aries Olver Heerakean Club Hellevue Heights Reypecan Club Capetain HH. Notbies Third District Fifth Ward Sournest Club Cauntain G. W. Evans Mt. Plowant Republican Club Komar FL Sprague William Connell Republican Club R. A

Keystone Republican Club Plans March to Wilkes-Barre

The group forms divisions on Lackawanna Avenue and neighboring streets, meets at the Delaware and Hudson depot, and departs at 6 30 for a parade in Wilkes-Barre. Atherton J W Gakford is chief marshal, with L E Morton as secretary, under club president George W Brown.

Jackson Street Hyde Park Lackawannne Avenue Delaware and Hudson Neptune Engine Hense Steel Works Franklin Ing J. W. Gakford Atherton Keystone Republican Club Delaware End Hudson Depot Wilkes-Barre Weir Anibacter George W. Brown L. E. Morton

Meeting at Priceburg by Republican speakers

Dr E Fineberg and County Surveyor Barth and Attorney Vokalekek led a series of Republican mass meetings in Mudtown Throop Jessup Archbald Maynell Carbondale and other towns. At Priceburg last night speeches were given in Polish Slavish and Russian with strong voter enthusiasm. Willam Connell will attend a Priceburg event tonight in Olyphant.

8. E. Fineberg Barth Vokalekek Mudtown Throop Jessup Archbald Maynell Carbondale Priceburg Olyphant Willam Connell Congress

Cave-in on Lin den Street Reveals Old Box Sewer Collapse

Monday night a cave-in measured about two feet square on Lin den street near Adams avenue startled residents. Street Commissioner Kinsley found the source was an old box sewer about six feet below the pavement that had caved in after view years.

Linden Street Adams Avenue Kinsley

Marriage Licenses Granted by Clerk of Courts

Yesterday Clerk John HM Thomas issued licenses to Patrick HL Boland and Bridget Padden of Dunmore, Frederick Philip Weing and Louisa Dornheilm of Scranton, and James FP Barrett of Carbondale.

John HM. Thomas Patrick HL Boland Bridget Padden Dunmore Frederick Philip Weing Louisa Dornheilm Scranton James FP. Barrett Carbondala

Local Ads Offer Leisure Goods and Funeral Notice

Steam Heating and Plumbing firm at 231 Wyoming Ave promotes dinner seats and decorated tea sets. Scranton Tea Store at 625 Lackawanna Ave advertises hats, envelopes, and child coats at Baby Bazaar on Spruce Street. Beecham’s pills linked to Colwell funeral notice for Lucinda Colwell of 485 North Washington Ave, aged 77 years 8 months, service Thursday at 1 am. Interment Peckville cemetery.

Scranton Lackawanna Avenue Colwell Get Lucinda Colwell Washington Avenue Peck- Ville

Cloaks and Jackets Offered at Unbeatable Prices

New cloak department opens at 122 Wyoming Avenue offering a range of ladies capes and jackets with special bargain prices. Items include Mack Kersey capes, black Kersey jackets, and assorted jackets and tea gowns for modest sums. A. R. Sawyer promotes high fashion via skilled design rather than material cost.

WR. Black New York Mack Kersey Cape Separ- MCC Aker Ccereges Arincas NEW Cloak Department Wyoming Avenue A. R. Sawyer

Piano and Harmony Teacher at Kopff Studio

Notices advertise instruction in piano organ and harmony to be taught at the residence of the late Herr Kopff 302 Adams Avenue Scranton detailing studio availability and methods for accompanying the period.

Herr Kopff Adams Avenue Scriunton

New Store Opens With Holiday Dinnerware and Decor

Open stock dinner ware and toilet sets in new designs line the shelves along with lamps in latest shapes. The note invites shoppers to visit early for first choice on Christmas presents and celebrate the grand opening with friends.

Bargain Display of Cups and Saucers at Cost Price

Store advertises dainty A. D. Cups and Saucers given away at 25c with specials 15c. About 300 patterns of cups and saucers in all sizes now arriving to lure customers, offered at cost from 10¢ to $1.25. Rich decorated combs and brush trays reduced from 83c. Motto proclaims high grade goods at bottom prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave The Gos Penn Avenue A. B. Warman Papur Tay Wyoming Ave City Notes Alonzo E. Terwilliger Money Ticket Harrison Demonstra Tions Wilkes-Barre Divis Ion James Malarkey Golden Ode Wil Een Basen W. H. McCartney E. Q. Kemmerer West End Republican Abe Moody Ashley Charles Difenderfer Clivy Band Wilkes-Harre Miner's Mills HH. T. Smith Duryea Garfield Drum Corpa A.C. Watson West Side Delegation Young Men's Washington Franklin Avenues Marshall James W. Onford Marehel 5. E. Fineberg M. T. Howley Jordan Tallor John Ross Spruce Street Baby Bazaar Lack'a. Ave King of Pills I. Beecham Black Reeves Jones First Presbyterian Church S. C. Snyder Spree St Jermyn Momode Ligases Ivers & Pond Powell Music Store China Hall J. Weichel Holland Ost Tissy Astrakhan Cape J.bolz Hallacher H. Langfeld China Ruppreght Peon Ave Baptist Church William S. Millar GAS and Water CO. Building Center ST Comectae Premet Settlement
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