The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-13


street Commissioner-Frank Wagner
Justice of the PeaCc-James Quick
Councilmen-A. u. Blackinton, j. L.
Midway.
School Directors-Frank Montgomery
Thomas Engle.
Auditors-For three years, Arch Wash
or; for one year. Clarence Zimmerman.
James Quick, the Republican candi-
date for justice of the peace, was born
In DeVonshire. England, April 26, 1868,
ana received his education in his ma
tive town. At thirteen years of age he
was apprenticed in the carpentry and
joiner trade, which he followed in the
city of Liverpool until 1886 On March
IA, 1886, he started for America. de-
termined to make his way in a new
land, if grit and steadiness would do
1t. Reaching Philadelphia on March
20, 1856, he soon afterwards came to
Dunmore where he has since resided
with the exception of two years,
one of which was spent in Chicago and
the other in New York. Upon his re-
turn to Dunmore he took a course in
Woods Business college.
Mr.. Quick as q carpenter Is we'll
known, having worked for some of the
charge of the erection of some of the
finest buildings in Scranton, but be-
lievinE there is always room at the
top for those possessing pluck and
perseverance. he has taken up the
study of law and intends to be a law
yer. He is a member of many fra
ternal societies. AS an orator he is
well known and being broad -gauged
In, III i'll,
A prominent member of the Dunmore
fire department, he has been spoken
of as q candidate for the office of chief
thereof.
\ party of young people enjoyed a
pleasant sleigh ride to Olyphant Sat
urday afternon. Those in the party
were: Misses Jane Simpson, Annie
Secore, Bessie Powell, Emma Swartz.
Beulah Swartz, Barbara, Eden and
Ethel Lichtenhan, Harry Ellis, Gar
field Augwin, Walter Harper, Lester
Yost, Clarence Harper, Stewart Seigle
and Earl Altemose.
Mrs. Mary Misner, of Brook and
South Blakely streets, met with a
painful accident Saturday by falling
down a flight Of stars. About two
years ago Mrs. Misner fell upon the
ice on West Drinker street breaking
her hip, which has made her a cripple
for life.
The following young men Saturday
evening attended the birthday ami
versary surprise party rendered Oscar
Wentzels at his home in South Scran-
ton: Wesley Pinnell, Seldom c.. Brady,
Benjamin Wilson, William Austin,
George fudge, George Wilson, Al.
Reese, William Brady and Frank Nor
an.
Misses Emily Strong and iva Span
genburg of Peckville, spent Sunday
with Miss Lille fudge, of Apple street,
Misses Grace Harvey. of Butler
street, and Mary Armstrong, Of Spen-
Ger street, visited South Scranton
friends Saturday evening.
James Elson and George Kizer. Of
Sterling, have returned home after q
few days visit with Adams avenue
friends.
\ meeting for the young men of the
town will he held tomorrow evening at
the Republican headquarters in the
Frost building on East Drinker street
near the corners. The speakers will be
well known young men who belong to
the Forum in Scranton. This is to be
the opening of the campaign and all
are invited to be present, especially the
younger voters. Singing will be fur
nished by the Arlington double quar-
tette.
Angel Celitta, of William street, who
died Saturday morning after a short
illness Of pneumonia, aged 32 years,
will be buried today. Interlnent will
be made in Mt. Carmel cemetery.
The Young Ladies' Mission circle of
the Presbyterian church are making
great preparations for their Valentine
social, which is to be held in the church
parlors tomorrow evening. All are
welcome and a good time is promised
Charles Harper, of South Blakcly
street, a member of the Neptune Fire
company, announces himself as a cam
didate for chief OF the Dunmore fire de-
partment.
John Kcagle, Of Wilkes Barre, spent
yesterday a. the home of Miss Anna
HenWood, Of North Blakely street.
Mrs. John Okeil of Philadelphia, a.
guest Of Henry Webber, of Harper
street, has returned home.
George Williams, Of Peckville, has
returned home after short VISIT with
friends in town.
Rev. Mr. Upham has returned to Sy-
racuse university During his stay
here he attended the Epworth League
convention and was entertained at the
residence of Burgess Powell.
Misses Mary Kelley and Anne Jame-
SON, OF Pittston. visited friends here
yesterday.
Miss Annabell Gardner, of Clifford. is
the guest Of Miss Eva Osterhout, Of
South Blakely street.
Mrs. Amos Washer, Of Shoemaker
avenue, is entertaining her niece, Miss
Ida Price, Of Canadensis PA.
Miss Matte f. Spettlgue, of Carbon
dale, after an extended visit with her
parents, on North Blakely street. has
returned home.
Miss Mabel Dickens, Of Chestnut
street, is suffering from tonsilits.
William Haum, of West Drinker
street, Is very i'll with pneumonia.
Walter Bunker, of West Scranton,
| spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Webber, OF Harper street.
Miss Nellie Snyder OF C.arbondale,
spent yesterday with friends on East
Drinker street.
The fourth annual masquerade ball
w NC helu ny the EleCtlIc EhElhe COM
pany, No. 4, ID. f. D., will take place
tonight at Wahler's Harmony hall, on
Grove street. An orchestra will pro-
vide the dance music.
THE school teachers orders were not
sent by mail this time being forwarded
to Treasurer Louis Engle instead.
The country dance, under the aus
| pices of the Lackawanna basket ball
| team, will be conducted in Washing
| ton hall InniRht Admission Ok cnnia