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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1901

Page

5

Electric City social dance guests fill club house night

The Electric City Wheelmen hosted a monthly dance at the club house with Miss Margaret Thornton providing music. A long list of attendees, including many Misses and Mrs. Crane, enjoyed the evening and a tea for F George Vipond’s third birthday followed by social games and later parties.

Electric City Wheelmen Margaret Thornton Emily &Jane Laure Davis Laura Mervig Jeande Jones Ann Williams Bessie Braunfelter Qd. FE. Crane Mary Karecher Mabel Spencer Chelevita Moree Echel Woodruff Loutin Wills EL Th Lnotlister Mabel Joldiv Mee Hophes Piedbe Ingle Lucy Foust Loussimon Lotte Woekroth Miss Wnopp Margate Lalwits Airs John Vipond F. George

Marriage of Mise Liasie Clifford and Thomas Golden

St Marys church witnessed the ceremony yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock joining Mise Liasie Clifford and Thomas Golden of Dunmore. Bridesmaid Mise Anna McDonald and best man James McAndrew assisted. A large turnout of friends attended the service and later celebrations at the bridegroom’s home extended into the night before the couple left for a trip to New York and Philadelphia.

Joseph Klump Nellie Troy St. Mary's Catholic Church PY. Straub Katherine Troy Michael Troy Forest City Bireh Street New York Mise Liasie Clifford Thomas Golden Dunmore St. Mary's Church Mise Anna McDonald James McAndrew Philadelphia

Personal Notes From A Busy Day In Town

A series of brief items lists people visiting, traveling, and moving positions. Notable entries include Mrs and Mew welcoming a newborn daughter, Frank D. Watts of Dalton William Jones tied to the revenue department, William T. Scranton returning to Prineton University, and Laward A. Billie visiting Nts avint. Mentions of Evin G. Reen delivering a baby, W O M Adair returning from Clifton Forge, and Seabern resigning from the Lackawanna yard to join the Chicago and Alten roads.

A. Krapp Teavee Owers, & VY Frank D. Watts Dalton William & Jones Infernal Revenue Department Wwe Magleton William TH. Scranton Monroe Avenue Prinerton Univnrnity Laward A. Billie Vermont Nts Avint George B. Jermyn Jtofferon Avenue Mer Sara Jr Wood Saa Eulents New York W. Schank Alesailer Jon I. Richards Hotel Victoria Evin G. Reen W.om. Adair Railroad Young Men's Christian Assoclution Clifton Forge A. Seabern Lackawanna Chicago and Alten Bhe Peltick

Domestic helper swallows many pills in poisoning scare

Delia Cummings a housemaid in Attorney Pertridge's 1013 Olive Street residence ingested between six and nine pink pills before breakfast. She suffered convulsions and poisoning likely from strychnine or arsenic. Dr. Walker and Tr. Reed Turns treated her at Lackawanna hospital and she soon stabilized at her brother-in-law's home at 472 Phelps Street.

Delia Cummings O. BE. Pertridge Olive Street Walker Lackawanna Hospital Miss Cummings Della Tr. Reed Turns Trobert Gilleard Phelps Street

Ball of the Stage Hands at Local No 6S Ball

The second annual ball of Local No 6S of the National Alliance of Theatrical State Employees drew a crowded music hall crowd with the Lawrence orchestra on hand. Local officers listed include Charles Colwell president and Harry Rive financial secretary among others.

National Alliance of Theatrical State Lawrence Orchestra The Loval Charles Colwell David Martin George Lowder Harry Rive Fred Sottley William Owens Locker William Smith Fred Softley Edward Cooney Frank J. Mangan

Tonight's meetings for Honmen council and veterans group

The Honmen council meets tonight alongside the American War Veterans' association gathering at Maub's Hall on Wroming Avenue. Designers and bevans are listed as ready today at 112 Wroming Avenue.

Honmen American War Veterans’ Association Maub’s Hall Wroming Avenue Bevans

Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad

P. F. and M. T. Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering repair installation and maintenance for residential and commercial customers.

P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Moszkowski Endorses Mason & Hamlin Piano In Paris Letter

In a Paris letter the renowned composer and pianist Moszkowski praises the Mason & Hamlin Pianoforte for its full singing tone and satisfying action. He states the instrument to be of the very first rank and notes a stock available at the ware rooms of 33 Washington Avenue.

Paris Mason & Hamlin Moszkowski

Moir Declares Indifference as City Reorganization Battle Rages

Speculation swirls over Recorder Moir’s veto and possible recall as councils debate amending the reorgan ization ordinance to fund new offices and police posts. Officials warn coal classification issues, tax collection needs, and delayed real estate reclassification amid fire department exams and civil service shifts.

Estimates Committee Oll Board of Assessors Watson Scranton

Committee on Rules names three lawyers for U S district court

Judge Arrchbald appoints Major Everett Warren chairman with L Bailey of Harrisburg and La Rue Munson of Williamsport to draft rules for practice in the middle federal district. Warren and Bailey are top district lawyers. Munson is Lycoming County lawyer and Yale law lecturer.

R. W. Arrchbald United States District Court Ihe Everett Warren Scranton L. Bailey Warrisburg la Rue Munson Willamsport Warren Bailey Dauphin County Me@enson Lycoming County Yale

Final rehearsal for Bauer's Thirteenth Regiment band concert

Bauer's Thirteenth Regiment band rehearsed at the Lyceum theater under Professor Bauer with strong performance and new encores. New York baritone Frank Eaton attended and will sing at the matinee, with a free show for St Patrick's Orphan asylum and Sisters of St Cecelia academy.

Bauer Lyceum Theater Kh. 7. Bauer Frank Eaton New York City Dio Porante Fauet Carmen Eaton FR. Z. Puler St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum Friendless Sisters of St. Cecelia Academy

Edna Hunt Faces Father at Scranton Hearing

Fourteen year old Edna Hunt stood with her sobbing father John B Hunt at a West Scranton police station hearing before Magistrate Bezaleel Davis. Edna, a central figure in a Saturday freight car arrest near Diamond crossing, refused to testify against her father while declaring she will reform at the Florence mission and plans to be free in two years. The judge discharged John Hunt and Edna was sent back to the mission amid staff uncertainty about her future.

Edna Hunt West Scranton John B. Hunt West Lackawanna Avenue Bezaleel Davis Diamond Crossing Davis Hunt Florence Tribune Edna

Truesdale in Scranton for lengthy conference with superintendents

President W H Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, who arrived from New York, held a long in depth session with General Superintendent T B Clarke. They continued the talks past midnight as grievances from various train crew bodies were set to be discussed.

W. H. Truesdale Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company New York T. B. Clarke Truesdale

Funeral of John T. Mahon at Holy Cross Church

The funeral for the late John T. Mahon was held at his mother's home on Third Street then at Holy Cross Catholic church for a requiem mass. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers P. W. Costello John P. Mahon M. F Howley Ed O'Brien John Nallin and Michael McNally and flower bearers Edward Doyle Richard Mangan M J Waleh Michael Glaney.

John T. Mahon Third Street Holy Cross Catholic Church P. W. Costello John P. Mahon M. F P. Howley Ed. O'Brien John Nallin Michael McNally Edward Doyle Richard Mangan M. J. Waleh Michael Glaney

Inspection of Thirteenth Regiment Dates Shift

An order from Adjutant General Stewart is expected in a few days changing the Thirteenth regiment inspection from the first week in May to the first week in June. The shift follows a request by Colonel Watres and Major Millar to allow inspection in the new armory not ready until mid next month.

Stewart Watres Millar

Man Found Dead In Shanty At Old Forge

Coroner Roberts was informed late last night that a man was found dead in a shanty at Old Forge. He will investigate the case at noon today.

Roberts Old Forge

Police and Aldermen Hearassault Cases

Berwite was arraigned yesterday on assault and battery. Alderman Kasson discharged him for lack of evidence. William Nevin, of Lloyd Street, was arrested on charges by his wife Sarah and held in bail for court. A libel hearing involving President Johnny Mitchell of the United Ming Works against Richard Little of the Scrantonien is set for this afternoon.

Berwite M. Mlarowltehy Aldermay Kasson William Nevin Dig Lloyd Streot Sarah King Conaupport Alderman Millar Pres Dent Johny Mitchell Laited Ming Works Richard Little Scrantonien Myyou Hussow

Patent Leather Dress Shoes Shown at Mahone Store

New York gentlemen receive tip-top swell footwear at Mahone shoe store located at 828 Luckawonuha Avenue. Cary fitters cater to all comers offering patent leather dress shoes with stylish finish and quality fit.

New York Cary Fitters Mahone Shoe Store Luckawonuha Avenue

Gannon Refuses Enthusiasm Over Release Bill

James Gannon shows little excitement at the legislature passing a bill to free him from prison. A Tribune reporter learned Gannon, age sixty eight, remains indifferent, lounging in the laundry with a cane as talk of release continues. He says he would prefer not to sign and notes he has spent six years and ten months in confinement.

James Gannon Janes Gannon House Senate Tribune Jalil Gannon Bines M'n'val Eaid Gann Warden Simpson Archbald Cab

Congratulatory Dinner for Judge Archbald at Scranton Club

Tonight the Lackawanna bar hosts a dinner at the Scranton Club in honor of Judge Archbald on his appointment to the Federal bench. Guests include local judges Acheson Bullington Marshal Leonard Congressman Connell Olmstead and former Lieutenant Governor Watres as toastmaster with Major Warren introducing him.

Scranton R. W. Archbald Lackawanna Bar Acheson United States Eircuit Court Joseph Bullington United States District Court Fred Leonard Willian Connell Olmstead Harevieburg Tr. A. Watres Major Everett Warren

Secondhand goods available at Guernsey Hall in Scranton

Bargains on used items start at 10.90 dollars at Guernsey Hall operated by J. W. Guernsey. Located at 014 Washington Avenue Scranton PA, the shop promotes low prices on secondhand goods.

Guernsey Hall J. W. Guernsey Washington Avenue Scranton Lea

Gas rate increase notice from Scranton and Hyde Park companies

The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company announce a price change effective April 1. Gas will cost one dollar per thousand cubic feet, with 5 percent discounts on monthly bills under twenty five dollars and 10 percent discounts on bills twenty five dollars and up, provided payment is made by the 20th of the month. Secretary G. D. Hand signs the notice.

Gas Companies Propose Fuel Price Cuts in Scranton Hyde Park

Special notice states that from April 1 the gas price will be one dollar per thousand feet with discounts. Ten percent on bills under twenty five dollars monthly and twenty percent on twenty five dollars and up, provided payment is made by the 20th. A company furnished meter is required. By order of the board.

Iran Crystals Nay Aug Hook and Ladgaer Maces Hitchcock Aizelmann Fulton Police Sigeon Nay Ang Niagara William Connell Phoenix Columbia Century Neptune Pranklin Liberty Waghe Cumberland Excelsior Phinney Calpin Scranton Gas and Water Company Hyde Park Gas Company G. B. Hand

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