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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1894

Page

5

Central Democratic club to host senatorial convention

Democratic committees across the entieth district met at the Central Democratic club and voted to hold the senatorial convention at the county gathering. Ticket sales proceeds and the Wilkeene benefit are noted, with expenses totaling $55. Subscription books stay open as organizers aim to raise at least $100 more. subscriptions to John B. Russell, financial secretary, Oratorio society, Wilkes-Barre.

Democratic Club Sadie Kalper Wales John B. Russell Oratorio Society Wilkes-Barre

Wood and Dr Gibbona to Visit Beranton Office

Dr Gibbona of New York City and FP E Wood principal will attend at the Beranton office 441 Wyoming avenue on Monday from 8 in the morning until 6 in the evening for consultations.

Scranton Beat Business College Ace T Shorthand School Lembotore Recy Ea Buna Niat Credit Wood's College Pennsylvania Dr. Gibbona New York City Beranton Wyoming Avenue Third National

Contests for Congress Nomination in County Delegates

The county faced heated battles for the Republican nomination with J A Scranton and J H Fellows claiming majorities. West Side districts, Carbondale areas, and city wards produced tangled delegate tallies as supporters crowded polls from 4 to 7 pm with hacks ferrying voters to balloting sites.

J. A. Scranton J. H. Fellows Congress Scranton Fellows Mr. Scranton Carbondale Old Forge Lackawanna West Side South Side Central City Dunmore Exmayor Mr. Fellows George Okell George B. Watson Edward House Archbald—Firs William Meyers John BE. Jones P. P. Spellman Frank Sommora Blakely James W. Smith E. L. Craig Benjamin Harns William Jones George Tre Oton Frankie Carbondale John O William Hubbard Georg Patterson B. Faulkner Edward Moon George Herbert W. D. Evans William Lewis John Booth Frank Franey John Collina John Copeland John Harvey John Neuser Robert Carter Joseph Ridhols Andale Township J. Y Dol Dickson City Firat Wi Thomas Peach Wiliam Sears A Dunmore P. J. O'Hara Dates McCarty Hirst Thomas Dougherty Janson Cole O. W. Biesecker Fred Bidwell Thomas Palmer Frank Mabon James Powell KK. A. Zimmerman Elmhurst U. G Wert Diserion

Voter Roll Chiefs Listed by Ward and District

A long list of voters by ward and district across multiple precincts. It names numerous individuals such as John Fidian, Anthony McHale, George Barce and W. J. Shiffer among others, spanning First through Twenty-first wards and Scott township.

Ard Feed Diette Osea Bergerets Monies Moses Morey John Fidian Lenahan Thomas Te Rat Diatrict Anthony McHale A. B. Ee Tala Regalie Loch Wit Thomas Briggs Frederick W. Bleckly Naws Va Penne H. D. Withers M. Oe W . A. Dickson Lewis Err Jacob Preas George Hehauok Fred Helsner John Hahn Henry Negley Brea Rampe Gietrol Paed John T. Williams David Parker Secomatrict William Markwick William PF James William Kellow J. D. Ferber Fred Fuller Seth Bonney RG. Brooks M. J. Andrews Weeny B.J. Hawg Horace E. Hand J. B. Woolsey Henry’ Williams Charles Helm William Smith Henry Mohr John Area A. Englehart Charles Simrell James Edwards W. B. Thornton William W. Morgan Joe Eon Scott Township Herbert D. Newton Gilbert Carpenter Abington Davis Joseph II Winton Pitt Emerson House

Narrow Escape: Edward Price Arrested After Suicide Attempt

Edward Price, a Sherman avenue resident, was arrested at Main and Jackson after a botched suicide attempt in his West Side station cell. Officers Neula Moir, aided by a patrol wagon from the central city, revived him. he was fined $10 in mayor's court, paid by his wife.

Edward Price Sherman Avenue Williams Main Avenue Jackson Street West Side Charles Neula John Moir Central City Price Neula Neals

Local Industrial Notes Highlight Building Boom and Labor Trends

Local Industrial Notes describe a busy building season with steady lime and cement shipments, clear connel brick yards, and continued construction activity. Fire from a locomotive sparked culm dumps at Meadow Brook. ten thousand tons burned. Silk mills face hour adjustments amid political changes, while leaders at Scranton Stove works and railroad officials enforce strict billing discipline.

Connell No. 5 A .Ing Delaware and Hudson Canal Meadow Brook William Vonnell& Co Congress Cleveland J. A. Lancing Scranton Stove Works Wiliam F. Hallstead W. H. Storrs Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Firat

Minooka Citizens Rally Against New Moosic School

Local opponents of the Moosic school held a Saturday meeting led by chairman Martin McDonough and secretary J. Burke to plan further action. They say legal costs to obtain an injunction would reach 100, require backing, and hinge on proving the school unnecessary.

Moosic Martin McDonough J. Burke Norte Rene Ne Greenwood Coal

School House on Columbia Avenue Let at $40,000

The $40,000 School House for Columbia Avenue has been let and will be common immediately. A few lots remain available at a low price. Arthur Goues office Theater Lobby.

Columbia Avenue Arthur Goues

Thirteenth Regiment Wins Mount Gretna Shooting Sweep

The Thirteenth regiment rifle team swept all matches at Mt Gretna led by Private W. W. Youngs who scored 98 in the first range. Reese Watkins and others contributed strong totals as the team dominated preliminary and regimental events and earned places on the state Sea Girt team.

Sea Girl Thirteenth Regiment Mount Greta Sixteenth Regiment Weamencey Thirteenth Sueh Reese Watkins Seoveverd Senevdy Watkins Callen Stont Youngs Mt. Gretna Company D Tae O Mr. Youngs Twenty-third Regiment Brooklyn Seventh Regiment New York F. W. Stillwell E. E. Chase Frank Robling Comy G. W. Stout W. W. Youngs

Sudden Death at Car Shops in Delaware and Western

Weller and Young Selaid collapsed at work in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops on Saturday around 3 pm. Weller, 28, died within minutes from apoplexy after pain in the head. Dr. N. J. Leet, called before death, diagnosed fatal apoplexy. The deceased lived near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and had been in town about a year.

Delaware Lackawanna and Weastern Weller & Young

Remains Taken to Raub Undertaking for Interment

Remains were removed to Raub's undertaking establishment for preparation before interment. Mr. Young's relatives were notified and at midnight his brother and sister-in-law arrived in the city. They escorted the body back to Phillipsburg at five o'clock yesterday morning. The car shop employer sent a floral offering for Mr. Young's grave.

Raub Undertaking Establishment Mr. Young Phillipsburg

Two Men Captured for Depot and Store Burglary

Special Officer Crippen of the Delaware and Hodson company captured two trampish looking men believed to have broken into the Delaware and Hodson depot and an adjoining store at Parsons last Wednesday night. They were found with a large quantity of jewelry and other articles and were attempting to dispose of the loot in Olyphant before being brought to the central station for detention.

Parsons Crippen Delaware & Hodson Company Delaware & Hodson Para Olyphant Central Station

Reception plans for Rev. P. J. McManus in Scranton

Delegates from Scranton's second district Catholic Total Abstinence Union prepare a town welcome for Rev. P. J. McManus upon return from Europe. A parade, uniform turnout, and escort from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot are planned with a Lawrence band at the head, and a special session to arrange attendances.

Scranton St. John’s Total Abstinence Benevolent Soelety South P. J. McManus Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Ameri Father McManus Secon J. H. Brown J. L Donn St. Paul's Church Green Ridge Pather McManus New York Father McMants Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Gallagher Lawrence Band St. Paul's Society of C. G. Boland Thirteenth Regiment Seminary Ridge J. H. Devine Father McManna St. Paul'’s G. Kerr Ireland

Labor Day at Mountain Park Hosts Coxey Address

Labor Day events at Mountain Park organized by the Knights of Labor drew a modest crowd for Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. General Jacob Coxey spoke on Good Roads and Non-Interest Bonds for about 90 minutes, but listeners found the address incoherent at times. The day otherwise passed without notable incident, with Conway House advertising rooms and decorative services nearby.

Ulog Mountain Park Knights of Labor Lackawanns Lucerne Jacob Coxey Coxey Army of Peace

New Paper Doll Enclosed With Six Dresses for Ten Cents

A paper doll is offered in an envelope containing six dresses and six hats for ten cents. The item promises a simple, affordable toy for young readers and collectors, reflecting a playful era.

Bargain Black Clay Worst Ed Coat Sale

A sale advertisement offers a $14 Black Clay Worst ed Coat for $7. The promoter invites customers to inspect the item and notes the sale will run only a few days.

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