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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Republicans Build Strong Local Organization

Near election day supporters report strong Republican enthusiasm in West Scranton. The Cambrian Republican club and the West Side Republican club unite for the ticket, electing new members David O. Lewis Walter L. Schang Arthur Williams John Kelly James R. Hughes John Phillips William Thome Joseph Davis Wilhelm Thomes and more during October November and December dues rise to fifty cents. A welcoming event featured phonograph selections by Linden Decker and a dance with music by Mrs May Jones.

West Scranton Cambrian Republican Club West Side Republican Club West Side Club David O. Lewis Weet Locust Street Walter L. Schang Byron Street Arthur Williame South Malm Avenue John #. Kelly James R. Hughes John B. Phillips West Side Post Ofice Willhinmy Will Fnome Lagerne Street Joseph Davis Lincoln Heights William of Morecdn Hampton Street Willhin G. Thomes

Warrant Issued for Mike Sorka on Malicious Mischief Charge

Nathan Muneger of 137 South Seventh street swore out a warrant against Mike Sorka of 148 South Seventh street for malicious mischief. Constable Jacobs served the warrant. Sorka was given a hearing and discharged for lack of evidence after denial and dispute over the alleged ringing, stones, and rapping.

Nathan Muneger South Seventh Street Noone Mike Sorkavhs South Seventh Stret Jacobs Sorkaria

Camp Noa 178 Founders Host Washington Hall Musical Evening

Patric the Order Sons of America entertained their lady friends in Washington hall last evening Ivor Price played several piano selections Rooney and Archer the colored singers performed several enjoyable selections Miss Hessie Slote contributed to the program

Camp Noa Patric Order Sons of America Washington Hall Ivor Price Rooney and Archer Colored Singers Hessie Slote

Sermons and church services listed for Sunday

The schedule lists Rev. Hugh C. McDermott at Simpson Methodist, the Loyal Crusaders attending a vine service at First Welsh Baptist church, Rev. T. M. Phillips of Washington DC preaching on Christian's Hope at Munbury Methodist Episcopal, a morning sermon on The Fading Leaf Emblem of Mortality, and Rev. Edward Howells at First Baptist for both services.

Hugh C. McDermott Simpson Methodist Devine T. M. Phillips Washington, dC Munbury Edward Howells First Baptist Church

Immense Coat Sale Opens Morning For Ladies and Children

An immense stock of new ladies misses and children's coats is opened this morning with a special sale on blankets and comforts. A note mentions thirty stamps with a misread line, indicating additional discount or offer.

Adattan Iniusés

Local figures attend meeting and campaign notes

A list of residents and officials attends a meeting in Flannigan's hall. The items urge Republican support with calls to vote for Roosevelt supporters and condemn Democracy critics. Mrs. Byron Wade travels from Washburn Street to Utica for her brother Thomas Thatcher's funeral.

Byron Wade Washburn Street Thomas Thatcher Utica N.Y

Halloween Social Led by Embury Church Women

The J. W. H. circle of Embury Methodist Episcopal church will host a Halloween entertainment at the Misses Hancock home 28 Eynon street this evening with the Hancock sisters in charge. The event promises an enjoyable gathering as plans are shared.

Abbie Hancock Edna M. Bonner Elizabeth Williams Susie Medley Bertha Brom Bessie Slate Mimnie Stanton Lizzie Denner Laura Stubblebine Ella Hancock Ella Brown Embury Methodist Episcopal Church Hancock Eynon Street Penman Morris Jackson Street Luzerne Street William Gristel

South Scranton Republicans rally takedown for turnout

A large South Side Republican session in Athletic hall drew representation from every election district as officers reported higher membership and urged vigilance for next Tuesday to strengthen the ticket. Candidates spoke, including Evans and Williams, and local activity ranged from a Hallowe en social to league bowling plans and a socialist meeting at Nowicki s hall.

South Side Republican Association Athletic Hall Roaring Brook Assolation John Scheuer Harrisburg Charles Demal Stone Avenue Demal Mulherin Phining J. 7. Walsh Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Loyalty Club Young People’s Society Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Vosburg Democrats Backus Arlington Maple Street Pittston Avenue W. J. Burns M. J. Ruddy W. J. O'Malley Buffalo O'Malley Bison City Evans Williams Nowickis J. W. Clayton Scliey

Immense stock of coats and blankets on open today

A large stock of new ladies misses and children's coats opens this morning with a special selection of blankets and comforts. Mears & Hagen advertise a thirty stamp offer with the public notice.

Green Ridge plans and events in November schedule

Green Ridge residents report moves to repair Boulevard avenue damaged by heavy rains and announce a Stag party at Masonic hall next week. Rev Francis Bateman will preach Sunday evening at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Odd Fellows gather at Masonic hall 7 p.m. for services. Green Ridge Wheelmen, Electric City Wheelmen open championship series Monday with first game at 2 p.m. in the library. Teachers and pupils urged to be present.

William Bright Dreaker Street Buffalo Cireen Ridge Commandery Masonic Hall Houlevard Avenue Francis Bateman Church of the Good Shepherd Biundauy Green Ridge Alasone Hall Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Wheelmen Green Ridge Wheelknen Electric City Wheelman Columbia Literary Club

Blankets and comforts sale opens this morning

fragmentary notice announces a sale of blankets and comforts with stamps pegged at a dollar purchase and mentions Meira & Mage as the names in the listing.

North Scranton Services Held By Rev Bateman For Jones

Reverend Francis Bateman led funeral services for James H. Jones at Summit Avenue home. He was laid to rest at Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers including Lewis Reese Murphy Lewis Hess and Edwards. Members of the Brisbin Mine Accidental Fund attended in a body. The service followed a large gathering of friends.

James H. Jones Summit Avenue Washburn Street Francis Bateman Church of the Good Shepherd Brisbin Mine Messrs Lewis Reese Murphy Hess Edwards

Crackerjack Basketball Team Reorganizes For Season

The Crackerjack basketball team met at Johns' hotel on North Main avenue last evening to reorganize for the season. New strength comes from Robert Lee of Factoryville, a college player. Hayden Davis was elected Manager and Frank Davis captain. listed players include Evang, Breese, Lee, Benjamin, Luke White, Davis. They open the season with a game against the Stars on Tuesday evening.

Johns’ Hotel North Main Avenue Robert Lee Factoryville Hayden Davis Frank Davis Thomas Evang John Breese Marion Benjamin Luke White The Stars

Misses and Children's Coats Open This Open Comforts

Thirty stamps with a dollar purchase suggests a promotional offer. The note indicates sales of misses and children’s coats, inviting buyers to take advantage of the deal and receive comfort items included with the purchase.

Revival Meetings at First Welsh Baptist Church Begin Monday

Mr and Mrs Jr BE Wells the singing evangelists start a revival at the First Welsh Baptist church on West Market street Monday at 730 pm Eddie James did well his first term give him another The Columbia Literary club marks its first anniversary this evening in their rooms The Shamrocks and the High Works Defenders clash in a basketball game at the Auditorium tonight Several social and Republican club events are noted with meetings and gatherings in local churches and halls.

BE. Wells First Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street Eddie James Columbia Shamrocks High Works Defenders Lynett Miss Jenkins Olyphant Lewis Harris Brick Avenue North Emnd Republican Club Christian Indeavor Society North Main Avenue

Rev. Frank Sill to Lead Evening Service at St Mark's

The Rev. Frank H. Sill of the Holy Cross will conduct the first in a week long series at St. Mark's Episcopal Church this evening with the topic The Cause. Local notices report illnesses travels and residents making minor moves including Mrs. Clarence Jackson ill on Hast Drinker, various residents returning home from visits, and relocation plans for Barth Fuller family to Akron Ohio. The Fourth district school board plans its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night.

Frank H. Sill Order of the Holy Cross St. Mark's Episcopal Church Clarence Jackson Hast Drinker Street Lara Purdy Hawley Misa Va Hess Fourth Street D. J. Shirer Cross Street Allentown Skelly Calumet, Mich George Tingeon East Drinker Street Barth Fuller Akron Ohio Michel Jackson Honesdale Besele Maromey Philadelphia Alise Mildred Shaffer Peckville Seth Reilly Lopes Philbin Efficiency

Morning sale notice for blinkers by Miars and Hagen

A morning notice announces a special sale of blinkers with a dollar purchase option involving Miars and Hagen. The fragment notes a vendor pairing and a timing element implied by morning.

Obituary of Peter Haetich watchmaker and jeweler

Peter Haetich a well known watchmaker and jeweler died at his home behind his shop at 2 Penn Avenue yesterday morning. Born in Germany on May 30 18M he came to America at 19 and lived in Honesdale briefly before settling in Beranton. He was a charter member of the Beranton Liederkrane society and survived by his wife and one daughter Catherine Pryor. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Also Mrs William Walton of New York died yesterday and her remains were brought to her sister Mrs J R Murphy on East Drinker Street.

Thomas McPhillipe John Mulherin William Heffernan Peter Merrick Patrick Brown Anthony McAnulty Flannigan’s Hall T. 8 Lee Stark Court Jessie Kemmerer Factoryville Loretta Northrup Glenburn Mise Mable Derehimer South Main Avenue Williame Newark N. J Lynett Stella Gelles Shickshinny Mises Ida Belles Hyde Park Avenue Thurman Gammon North Filmore Avenue Virginia Roosevelt Connell Thomas Jordan Jackson Street Party of Prosperity John Davis Cleveland Ohio Peter Haetich Penn Ayenie Germany America Honesdale Beranton Wince Haelion William Walton New York J. Ro Murphy East Drinker Street

40 Old and Well Tried Remedy Winslow's Soothing Syrup

The advertisement proclaims Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used by physicians in the United States. It claims to ease teething pain, cure diarrhea, griping, and wind colic, claiming to comfort both child and mother with a single remedy. It notes a price and that it is sold in bottles.

Winslow United Water Price Bettie

One of the Beautiful Women of Chicago Praises Remedy

Miss Elta Bourge of 47 Ashland Boulevard Chicago writes of catarrh relief after using Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery. She says headaches and burning eyes and nose disappeared and her voice improved, claiming she would not be without the medicine and praises it highly.

Elta Bourge Ashland Boulevard Chicago Fil Dr. Pierce

Law Examinations for Lackawanna County Bar Admission

Regular bar admission exams in the Lackawanna County Courthouse run the week of November 10. Secretary Rey nolds Bedford, esq. lists exam subjects and the schedule from Monday through Friday with daily time blocks for Civil and Criminal Law, Contracts, Property, and related topics.

Lackawanna County Court House Reynolds Bedford Board of Law Examiners Board of Examiners

Caledonian Club Hosts Halloween Social in Guernsey Hall

Caledonian club members held a Halloween social in Guernsey hall with good attendance. Chief James B. Skeach presided while a programme featured songs by George Parker Lindsay McMillen James P. Folan John Shepheard and Miss Lola Corby. Dancing music was provided by pianist Oscar Hennop and the Heed family orchestra.

Caledonian Club Hallowe'en Guernsey Hall Uni Dunelog James B. Skeach Uni George Parker Lindsay McMillen James P. Folan John Shepheard Lola Corby Oscar Hennop William Heed Familly

Spinsters' Club Halloween Dance At Scranton House

About fifty couples attended the Spinsters' club Halloween dance at the Scranton Bicycle Club house last evening. The hall featured autumn leaves and jack o lanterns with guests from Toronto Carbondale Wilkes Barre and Kingston. Lawrence's musicians played for the dances. Members served a light luncheon during the intermission.

Spingters’ Club Seranton Toronto Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Kingston Lawrence

City Taxes Accepted Without Penalty Until Date Set

City treasurer currently receives taxes without penalty and will continue to do so until councils fix a definite date. About $2,000 daily is paid. August 40 normally is the last nonpenalty day, but this year duplicates arrived late. Likely date fixed will be about December 15.

The Papacy in History and Dramatic Art

The article surveys the papacy as a historical figure in Christian history. It argues popes blend virtue and fault, shaping civilizational continuity from Rome’s fall through the Renaissance, and notes Hall Caine and Marie Corelli as later dramatists who portray a pope on stage.

Sttesman Leo Vatican Hall Culng Marie Corel Weo Shakespeare Hall Caine Mr. Caine Toman England J. M

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