Republican meetings listed for several towns on Oct 31 to Nov 4
East and west districts announce Republican gatherings in Carbondale Olphanta Winton Booth Side South Side and surrounding halls with speakers including Major Everett Warren District Attorney John R K Jones Attorneys C P O Malley Zimmerman F W Fieltz H M Streeter James H Torrey John F Reynolds and others urging McKinley protection and sound money in campaign events across dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Opera House
Everett Warren
John RK. Jones
C. P. O'Malley
Tt. A. Zimmerman
F. W. Fieltz
Alworth
Olyphant
A. J. Colborn, Jr
G. M. Watson
John F. Reynolds
H. C. Reynolds
Winton
Temperance
Bouth Side
Moniday
Natters Hall
R. A, Zimmerman
LH. C. Reynolds
Bouth
Workingmen's Hall
John M. Harrin
H.C. Reynolds
Melaelowski
James
City Notes Update On Local Elections And Incidents
Thomas Wayman jailed on carries conceal weapons and surety of wife bail granted by Judge Archbald. Peter Rosar to succeed John Lohmann as Conway House landlord on Penn avenue. Elks plan election returns and social for Elks only. Coroner Woods informed Patrick O Malley died in Cold Springs NY after a shooting. Scranton football heads to Wilkes Barre for 2 pm game. William Thompson seized by convulsions. alcohol cited. A 12 year old Breckcourt boy caught stealing toy. released after crying. Will of Lofts A Morse probated. letters to Leonidas W Morse. William Morgan probate admitted. Lucinda Cowell estate letters to George W Cowell Dr McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wayman
Wis
Archbald
Peter Rosar
Opera Cafe
Sprive Street
John Lohmann
Conway House
Penn Avenue
Beranton Lodge of Elks
Robling
Woods
Cold Springs
N. Y
Patrick O'Malley
Ais
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre Young Men's Christian Association
William Thompson
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Carr
Breckcourt
Matthews
Lofts A. Moras
Carndale
Register
Hopkine
Leonidas W. Morse
William Morgan
Lucinda Cowell
George W. Cowell
Scranton Business College Sees Record Attendance Growth
A local ad response yields 120 applications for a bookkeeper stenographer and office posts. The school reports record attendance in both sessions with new students daily. Prospective entrants include Macedonia Pittston Thornhurst Glenwood and city residents as capacity expands. Davidow Bros. auction offers $25 value for $6 during a noted sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Rentlemas
Macedonia
Pittston
Thornhurst
Glenwood
City
Davidow Bros
Sickler and Bilkman Birth Notices in Scranton
In Scranton Mr and Mrs Charles A Sickler Jr announce a daughter born to them. Also in Scranton on October 9 1896 aeaquare Bilkman aged 67 died at 2 PM at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkman
Scranton
Foat
Horn
Scranton Mayor Faces Heated Kinsley Probe Opening
The first night of the Kinsley investigation in Scranton's mayoral office degenerated into a loud clash between City Chief Bailey and press attorneys. Insults flew as E C Newcomb and others pressed charges from the Sunday World while officials argued over scope and procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsley
George Sanderson
Select Council
James J. Grier
Common Council
C. &. Chittenden
J. J.loftus
Mr. Kinsley
I. H. Burns
George M. Watson
The
Sunday World
John H. Blackwood
M. J. O'Toole
E. C. Newcomb
H. C. Hatton
E. J. Robinson
R. J. Beamish
C. A. Battenberg
Daily Papers
Bailey
Scranton Sunday World
Colonel Sanderson
Mayor Bailey
Council
Chittenden
Samerson
Newcomb
Sanderson
Caen
Frothingham Theater
Str. Hatton
Republicans Debate Tariff and Money in Lackawanna Meeting
Three Republican clubs gathered at the Central club rooms with Willam Connell presiding in Senator Vaughan's absence. Major Everett Warren spoke on tariff protection, arguing free silver distracts from tariff blunders, noting steel mills idle due to lack of market. Warren read Merrell’s acceptance and Blaine’s 1878 stance on silver, urging voters to keep the dollar stable and nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Central Club
Willam Connell
Major Everett Warren
W. FP. Connerl
J. C. Vaughan
Connell
Congress
Major Warren
Republican Party
al- Hone
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Amerman
Scranton
Ohio
Warren
Merrifield
Mayier Warren
Biniie
Blaine
Man Assaults Tenant Aged Widow Then Bail Set
Hugh Mills of New Street was arrested for assaulting Mrs. Julia Gross a tenant in his basement and leaving her with a black eye after beating his wife. Gross swore out a warrant, Mills waived a hearing and posted $200 bail before Edom P. DeLacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Mills
New Street
Gross
Julia Gross
O. B. Wright
Alderman Wright
George Wilson
Eden P. DeLacy
Halloween Socials Highlight Caledonian and Institute Events
The Scranton Caledonian club hosted a two part Hallowe'en program at Music Hall with Burns painting, charm stories, dancing, and treats for children. Columbus Council Young Men's Institute held a fourth annual Hallowe'en social at Excelsior Hall with a formal program, music by Professor Johnson, and a large youth turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social of Columbus Council Young Men's Institute
Excelsior Hall
Hallowe'en
Scotland
Burns
Ireand
Scranton Caledonian Club
Music Hall
William Scott Collins
Caledonians
Connary
James Moir
Crvey
Misses Russell
John Sheridan
William Reap
Harry Mellett
al Austin
Edward Kelley
Lindsey McMillan
James B. Skeech
Village Bell
Professor Johnson
Columbus Council
Young Men’s Institute
South Side
Wyoming Avenue
Richard J. Sheridan
Frank R. Brady
Thomas Folan
Martin McHugh
John K. O'Malley
Anthony Gordon
John J. Gavin
James F. Coyne
Mise Kittle T. Reardon
John J. Durkin
Local Delivery Firm Expands Into Trucking and Parcel Service
A new company has purchased the delivery and team outfit of a major city retailer and already secured contracts to handle trucking for several stores. A parcel delivery service will be a featured aspect. The office will be at the news stand on Wyoming Avenue near Lackawanna Avenue. Kinley, Protection and sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Cent
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Auctioneer License Enforced as Chief Robling Arrests Waldron
Chief Robling made the first arrest under a new license ordinance requiring auctioneers to obtain a 75 dollar license. P Waldron, a horse dealer, was the target but was released on the promise of payment to appear at the mayor's office. The measure, reportedly pushed by horse dealers, was introduced to cover Waldron's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Waldron
Waldron
Common Council
Board to Hold Special Meeting for Night School Teachers
Monday night next a special meeting of the board of control will be held to appoint night school teachers and handle general business. It is likely the resignation of President George Mitchell will be presented and the board may select his successor and a new chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
George Mitchell
New Classes Start November at College Entrance
The article notes robust work across departments with many new students after elections and a strong faculty. President Williams speaks on the electoral college and presidential selection. Shorthand classes, law exams on contracts and real estate begin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Inxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement claims quick cold relief from Inxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back refund if not cured. The copy urges purchase from all druggists and presents a bold guarantee.
Whistles Free at Protheroe & Cas Saturday Event
School boys are invited to Protheroe and Cas store at 14 and 1h Washington Avenue on Saturday October 1 at 3 pm to receive a whistle free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protheroe & Cas
Washington Avenue
Crystal Laundry and local listings advertisement
The fragment notes Crystal Laundry offering careful work with prompt attention and lists Twining optician at 125 Penn Avenue in Harris' drug store with hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It also mentions Pish and Se Per Pound from Atlantic Fish Co at 118 Franklin Ave and Beecham's Pillabb Beecham's advertising the Beecham brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Atlantic Fish Co
Franklin Ave
Bargains Dominating Storewide as Prices Plunge
Lowest prices ever quoted fill the store as manufacturers cut costs. With three large stores under our control, buying becomes exceptionally cheap. Heirloom quality healwear and millinery appeal draw buyers. visitors see a steady pace as bargains attract all classes of shoppers.
Imported Establishment Raided in Lackawanna Avenue
County Detective Leyshon and officers raided No 18 Lackawanna avenue at 1 am arresting seven people three men and four women. Involving a landlord and residents intent on keeping the place free of trouble, a local complaint, and a fight between a husband and an unmarried lover led to the action. The Williams woman and three companions claimed to be Alsatians newly arrived from New York three weeks ago. She agreed to return to New York by 6 pm after paying fines. the men were fined and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Leyshon
No. 18
Lackawanna Avenue
Minnie Willams
Williams
Otcers
Millar
New York
A R Sawyer and Reeves Jones Offer Music Lessons in Scranton
Musical director Reeves Jones and piano organ harmony teacher A R Sawyer announce piano organ harmony instruction and accompanying, with lessons at the late Herr Kopfps residence, 302 Adams Avenue, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Kopfp
Adams Avenue
Scranton
Grand Officers Visit Lackawanna Lodge of Odd Fellows
An official visit by grand officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows took place at Lackawanna lodge 201 on Wyoming Avenue. The group included Amos H. Hall of Philadelphia as grand master and W Gaylord Thomas of Scranton as deputy grand master, among others, and they dedicated an Odd Fellows hall at Auburn Center Susquehanna County. They planned further lodge visits in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Wyoming Avenue
Grand Lodge
Amos H. Hall
Philadelphia
W. Gaylord Thomas
Scranton
Samuel McKeever
James Montgomery
Odd Fellows
Auburn Center
Susquehanna County
Pittson
New Delivery Transfer Company Forms in Scranton
A new business, Scranton Parcel Delivery and Transfer, will start general trucking and parcel delivery on Monday. Proprietors are Senker and H Vincent O Malley. Senker is a Tribune monotype operator and remains with the paper. O Malley was a traveling salesman for Clemons Ferber and O Malley and will be active manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Parcel Delivery and Transfer Company
Senker and O'Malley
Tribune
H. Vincent O'Malley
Clemons, Ferber & O'Malley Company
New Store Opens With Elegant Dinnerware and Gift Goods
Visit the new and beautiful store offering open stock Dinner Ware in large varieties Toilet sets in new designs Lamps in latest shapes and decorations. A perfect place for Christmas presents with early access to first choice among the latest novelties.
Fur Repair Offer From City’s Practical Furrier
The only practical furrier in the city offers fur repair service at 39 cents. The ad pledges skilled workmanship and prompt turnaround for jackets stoles and coats.
Imported China Bargains Attract Shoppers
See immense bargains in imported china with dainty A D cups and saucers offered at 25 cents. About 300 patterns of cups and saucers arrive to attract visitors, priced from 10 cents to 1.25 dollars. Rich decorated combs and brush trays reduced from 5 cents. Our motto is high grade goods at bottom prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
China
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Suburban Electric Light CO
A. B. Warman
Our
Jos & Kal 9Es and
Wall P
McKinley
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Scranton Business College
Bork
O'Toole
Beamish
Zay Ny
Mr. Newcombe
Jim Bailey
Blackwood
Mr. O'Toole
Lackawanna Republican Club
William Connell
Lohmann's
Bpruce Street
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Buffalo
Chicago
Jeweler
Williams’ College Notes
Pillabb Beecham
Beecham
TRAIP
Sawyer’s Millinery
L. B. Powell & Co
A. R. Sawyer
Reeves Jones
First Presbyterian Church
C. F
NEW Delivery-Transfer Company
C. Snyder, D. D. S
Sgruce Bt
Hotel
Jermyn
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
Holland
Wyoming House
Melton
Astrakhan
Hallacher
St. Langfeld
Ruppreght's
Crystal Palace
Peno Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
William S. Millar
Center SL
Dunn
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