The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-14
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Twentieth Ward Republicans Hold an
Enthusiastic Meeting Ticket
il Warmly Endorsed.

An enthusiastic meeting of Twentieth
ward Republicans was held last evening
in Phillips hail. Fig street, and a resolu-
tion was unanimously passed endorsing
Colonel f.. Fl. Ripple for mayor, Daniel
Williams for treasurer. and F. j. Wild
mayer for city controller. Thomas Grif-
fiths was chosen chairman. David A. Da-
WIS., treasurer and A. q. Hewitt and Fred
w. Jones, secretaries.
The organization was made permanent
and meetings will be held hereafter once
a month. A. G. Hewitt. Fred w. Jones.
Alex. Il. Connell David A. Davis and
Thomas Griffiths were appointed an ex-
ecutive committee. The attendance was
large and there was a gratifying repre-
sentation Of the party, which numbers
over 200 voters. The next meeting will he
held Monday evening mex. week.
Concert Of Badeuscr verein.
At Matters hall, on Alder street last
evening Il concert was given under the
auspices of the Badenser Verein. a sing
ing society of the South Side. and the
programme rendered was very fine one.
The presence OF two Out-Of-town Man.
nerchors. one from Carboadale and the
other from Honesdale, contributed in no
small degree to the success OF the enter
tainment The hall was taxed to its ut
most seeting capacity. The words OF the
strong and harmonious and the numbers
were interpreted I'm such excellent style
tina; all who attended were highly pleased.
Three Children Injured.
Louis Schroner, a boy employed at the
Lackawanna Knitting mills. was injured
by his right hand getting caught In the
mae achinery DR. Manley was called and
found il necessary to amputate the first
and second fingers. John Brown, the
young son OF Charles Brown, OF Pitts
ton avenue. fell on the ice yesterdy and
he sustained large cash on the head.
III ,l. ral tim, In "a
be we'll in few days Mamie Kelley, OF
Minooka. employed In one Of the factories.
got her hand caught in the loom ana mad
1t severely confused. 1t will hinder her
from work for a week.
started In Business Again.
Druggist ID. W. Humphrey has opened
up temporary quarters in a small build
ing in the rear of his store recently
burned out. The carpenters have begun
repairing the building and Will have 1t In
shape for Mr.. Humphrey to open up for
general business in about week. Mean
while he has fixed up place for attend
ing to his prescription trade.
Return Of the prodigaIs.
John McVarrish, of Cedar avenue, and
Anthony Connolly. of Greenwood, who
left home together without the knowledg.
Of their folks. have returned and settled
Il good deal Of worriment on the part ol
their folks on account of the fear that the
young fellows had met with the acciden,
which befel two boys at Shamokin, few
weeks ago.
Y. VI. I. Entertainments.
At DR.. Manley's hall tomorrow evening
Columbus council, Young Mems Institute
will give an entertainment, which will in
clude literary and musical features of spe'
cial nature. Those taking part will COM
prise the best talent of the South Side
The council held a meeting last night and
made final preparations for the event.
Shorter Parasrap phs Of News.
This evening the recently-elected Off
GERS of Branch S5, Catholic Mutual Benefit
association, will be installed by District
Deputy NJ. J. Donahoe.
The choir of st. Johns church will sing
at the fair of St. Marys church. Avoca
Thursday evening.
Joseph Hickey will be a candidate fol
alderman of the Twentieth ward. He vii
run OIL nomination papers.
The annual election of officers Of the
South Scranton Building and Loan assO
citation was held last night. There were
no changes In last years officers.