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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1902

Page

8

Marriage of Albert J. Jones and Fannie Jones in Bellevue

Albert J. Jones of Bellevue Melghita and Miss Fannie Jones of North Hyde Park avenue wed on Wednesday evening at 1605 Washburn street. Rev. H. C. L. McDermott officiated at Stimpson Methodist Episcopal church ceremony followed by a reception and feast.

Albert J. Jones Bellevue’ Melghita Fannie Jones Hyde Park Avenue C. HU Washburn Street H. CL. McDermott Stimpson Methodist Episcopal Church Jones West Side D. Y. Williams W.C. Jones William Jones FB. W. Scott Samuel Powell Adam Newell David Evans Richard GB. Smith John T., Moyans Sarah Stella Meredith Mabel Wyvans Flizgabeth Jones Thomas Gillman Lissie Morris D. J. Hill Samuel Charles Jones

Emerich weds Minnie Pierce at Pine Street home

Willian A Emerich married Minnie H Pierce yesterday at 2 PM in their new home at 1007 Pine Street. Rev. W A North officiated, with only close relatives and friends present. Emerich, in the insurance business, and the bride wore simple attire.

Willian A. Bemerich Minnie H. Pierce Spragueyville Pine Street W. A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Emerick

Hinbride and Fred W. Hinbride Promising Scranton duo

Hinbride and his brother Fred W. Hinbride are described as two of Scranton's most promising young men. Hinbride is a young woman held in high esteem by countless friends.

Fred W Scranton Hinbride

Girdner and Strausser Wed in Scranton Church Parsonage

Leo D Girdner of Scranton and Mies Gertrude May Strausser of Clifton Pa were married yesterday afternoon at the Penn Avenue Baptist church parsonage by Rev Pierce D D The couple was attended by relatives and friends Both are active in church Christian work A brief wedding tour followed and they will reside on Penn Avenue

Leo D. Girdner Scranton Mies Gertrude May Strausser Clifton Penn Avenue

St Pauls Church Hosts Marriage of Miss Myrtle Stuart

Yesterday afternoon at St Pauls church Green Ridge Miss Myrtle Stuart daughter of Peter J Stuart of Hammondsport New York married Peter F Nilrd as slate line manager for the Pennsylvania Telephone Company in this city. The bridal party entered to Mendelssohn music as the ushers led the way up the main aisle.

St. Paul's Church Green Ridge Myrtle Stuart Peter J. Stuart Hammondsport Peter F. Nildrd Pennsylvania Telephone Company Mendelsasolin

Wedding of Miss Margaret Ferguson and Aloysius Grewer

Miss Margaret Ferguson and Aloysius Grewer were married in a ceremony performed by Rev. P. J. McManus at St. Pauls Church. Miss Mary Niland served as maid of honor, with Frank J. McAndrews as groom’s attendant. The couple will reside at 1754 Sanderson Avenue after a reception. Mr. Niland works in the telephone field and the bride is praised for her sweetness.

Niland Sanderson Avenue William Hanley

Social and Personal Notes From Mrs Richards’s Reception

Mrs John T Richards hosted the year's finest afternoon reception at her new South Main home with elaborate decor by Marvin and Muir. Guests included Mrs Chase and Miss Richards, while attendants wore white crepe and black lace as pipe? frames list Philadelphia and New Jersey visitors and railroad officials noting a Cuban trip and a Door?

John T. Richards South Main Avenue Marvin & Muir H. V. Logan H. M. Edwards James Merril T. G. Wolf Ellen Chase W. W. Patterson Philadelphia Richards J. L. Wentz E. B. Jermyn James FP. Dickson George M. Hallstead Frappe Misses Grace Thayer Eleanor Doud Anni Edwards Ila Chase Cora Davis Mrs. Huntington

Auction Sale of Irving Hotel Contents Set for April 10

Auctioneer EM Strong announces a sale of the Irving Hotel contents from April 10 at 9 a.m. continuing to April 12. Items include 100 refurbished bedrooms, bedroom suites, carpets, beds, mattresses, linens, bar fixtures, two cash registers, safes, hotel omnibus, and miscellaneous household goods.

Irving Hotel EM. Strong

Confusion as Calpin and Robathan Contest Scranton Council

A split in Scranton's common council unfolds with Robathan leading the regular body and Calpin challenging from the rival faction. Both sides conduct business in the same room as disagreements over chairmanship and authority prompt calls for court action.

Calpin

Final Effort To Reinstate Fired Mine Workers

A joint meeting of Avondale Woodward and Pettebone collieries unionists appointed a committee to press Superintendent Phillips for reinstatement of firemen dismissed over refusing the sawing shift. The committee will report at noon and if unsatisfied, pump runners and engineers at the three mines may quit this afternoon. District officers and executive board members attended the meeting.

Avondale Woodward and Pettebone Delaware, Lackawanni and Western Company Edwardaville Phillips District No. 1

Couple Held on Begging Charges After Fire For Paterson Family

William Gordon and his wife were arrested for begging in the city. At a hearing before Magistrate Millar Gordon was committed to county jail for six months while the wife was released due to her four month old infant. They claim their Paterson home burned in the recent fire and say they have begged since. The woman and child will be sent back to Paterson by Mrs. Duggan.

William Gordon Millar Paterson Gordon Duggan

Fourth Annual Ball Of Local Union No 78 Horseshoers

The fourth annual ball of Local Union No. 78 International Association of Horseshoers was held last night at Music Hall. About 100 couples danced to music by the Lawrence Orchestra. The arrangements committee included KR A Maloney J Moriarity G Locher J G Cawley and Messrs Larkin and Deltz.

International Association of Horseshoers Music Hall Lawrence Orchestra KR. A. Maloney J. Moriarity G. Locher J. G. Cawley Messrs Larkin Deltz

Three Men Held in Jersey City Robbery Case

Three men detained in Jersey City on suspicion of Hudson county robberies. Suspects, Frank Morris of Newark, George Davie of Paterson, and James Harvey of Jersey City, gave names and stated occupations. Morris linked to Newark murder witness status, stamps found on capture, inspectors reviewing clues.

Hudson Elizabeth White Morris Lugerne County Post Office Gorman Jersey City Lehigh Valley Postoffice Wilkes-Barre

Tribune Educational Contest Opens Soon for Scranton Youths

The Tribune announces its third Educational Contest opening in three weeks. Scranton families are urged to encourage thirty two scholarships awarded regardless of final scores. Contestants must register promptly to receive instructions and equipment. Miss Beatrice Harpur of Thompson has enrolled.

the Tribune Scranton Tribune Widh Beatrice Harpur Thompson

Mrs Hall Given Pear Brooch by Relief Corps Friends

Members of Women’s Relief Corps No 40 hosted a fare well party at 100 Lackawanna avenue for Mrs Minos T Hall before her move to Buffalo New York. Over forty guests attended and presented a pastoral pear brooch of forty nine pearls. Mrs Loomis presented the gift. Mrs Hall has long served as a past president and current secretary of the corps and her husband works for Lackawanna Iron and Steel in Buffalo.

We Morrison Lackawanna Mire Robert Skinner Slaughter Hugel New York Olls Baden and Henon Jeffersan Avenue Distriot Winewawee WS. Swisher Central Railroad of New Jersey Mee Swisher Pali Beach Mian Fla Uliasot Laekewuia AL DL Dale de Chairs Quebec Amelia Fish Bhliir Minos T. Hall Grand Army of the Republic Lackawanna Avenue Muffalo John Loomis

Miner John Thomas Dies in Mine Collapse Near Peckville

John Thomas, 65, a miner at Willkins and Ben's mine near Peckville, was instantly killed when a rock fell in his chamber. Martin Ford and James Collins, also at the site, sustained minor injuries. Remains taken to Kinback's undertaking in Peckville as relatives are notified. Thomas has a daughter in Moosic and a son in Plains, and previously lived in West Scranton.

John Thomas Willkins & Ben Peckville Martin Ford James Collins Kinback Mun Moosic Plains West Scranton

Convention of Federation of Women’s Clubs in Los Angeles

The Lackawanna Railroad offers special round trip tickets for the Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Los Angeles from May 1 to May 6, 1902. Tickets are valid April 19 to 26 for travel, with return by June 25 midnight, fare $46.25 round trip. See ticket agent for stop-offs and route details.

Sth Lackawanna Railroad

Auction Notice For Refurbished Bedroom Furniture Sale

On Thursday April 10 at 8 p m the contents of 100 bedrooms and bedroom suites will be auctioned. The sale includes carpets iron and brass beds mattresses springs bed linen mnoleum bar fixtures chairs and related items. EB M Biveng is the auctioneer.

Of Unexcelled Merit. OHaras Leader in New Se

Frank OHara is highlighted as a standout leader with the banner line O Hara's Leader. The note lists his address at 431 Spruce Street and proclaims the best yet, signaling notable praise or promotion.

O'Hara New Se Cgar Frank O'Hara Spruce Street

Quarry Yard Strike Over Nonunion Worker Refusal

About thirty union stonecutters at Carlucci's stone yard quit work after Frank Carlucci refused to discharge Tony Ferri who would not join the union. Ferri faced a $25 initiation fee he refused, and Carlucci said he will not discharge or compel Ferri to join. He added the yard will operate with or without those men and other workers can be hired.

Carlucci Stone Yard Tony Ferri Mr. Carlucci Frank Carlucci Ferri Carlucei Tribune

New Smallpox Case Suspected in Central City

Doctors report symptoms of smallpox in Mrs. Charles Twiss of 480 Franklin Avenue. Diagnosis not yet confirmed but primary symptoms observed. House quarantined and police guard, Twiss family recently moved from Star Theater apartments to 430 Franklin Avenue.

Charles Twiss Franklin Avenue Twills Star Theater

Melita Commandery Holds Installation Of Officers

The grand commander of Knights Templar Pennsylvania Thomas F Penman visited Melita Commandery No 68 and installed officers at Masonic hall. Attending were Eminent Sir Andrew Colborn and others with over a hundred swords in line. A divine service invitation followed by a banquet marked the event.

Knights Templar Pennsylvania Thomas F. Penman Melita Masonic Hall Andrew J. Colborn Charles Seaman C. G R. A. Zimmerman Wilkin Brutzman J. W Porte W. L. van Buskirk Henry Phillips George E. Saxe Marshall Keller E. J. Paine W. W. Berry Walter Davis W. W. Jones Sir Bateman Church of the Good Shepherd

Organ Recital at Elm Park Church Next Tuesday

Elm Park church hosts an organ recital Tuesday evening April 15 performed by Alv. J. Alfred Pennington with hints from contralto Mrs. Lenore Thompson. Admission is a silver offering.

Elm Park Church Alv. J. Alfred Pennington Lenore ‘Thompson

Pennsylvania Day Charleston Exposition Fare Notice

Announcement for the Pennsylvania Day at the Charleston Exposition dated April 16 1902. It states Lackawanna trip tickets from Scranton to Charleston are valid April 14 and 15 for onward travel and return within 11 days at a reduced rate of 17 dollars 75 cents.

Lackawanna Railroad Scranton Charleston

O'Hara's Leader Leads Local Cigar Shop Push

O'Hara's cigar store at 401 Spruce Street markets a new hand-made cigar line hailed as the best ever. The ad touts "OOPe" as a coffee substitute, claiming superior taste and vigor in a compact promotional blurb.

O’hara Ry O'Hara O'Hara Spruce Street

Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed for Nervous Children

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound for nervous, irritable children and inherited troubles. It cites testimonials including J. P. Surface of Bluefield West Virginia describing a boy with heart trouble improving after six weeks of use and praising the product's effects on health and strength.

Paine J. P. Surface Bluefield W. VI Phelps Surface

Pennsylvania Railroad Offers Excursion to Los Angeles for Women Club Convention

Through the Pennsylvania Railroad a special excursion train will run from all stations to Los Angeles for the Federation of Women's Clubs convention from May 1 to 4. Tickets at reduced rates sold April 19 to 26 and valid for return until June 26 with proper validation. For rates routes and conditions, contact ticket agents.

Stamped Shirt Waist and Komona Designs Sold by Cramer-Wells

The Cramer-Wells Co offers exclusive Stamped Shirt Waist and Komona embroidery designs for Fine White Linen. They also provide patterns to slump on any material brought by customers.

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Nandwans Storrs iGem iChopper Cook Gem Food Chopper Washington Ave Hardenbergh School of Music and Art Carter Building Adams Avenue Linden Street THE Baby Bazaar Washington Avenue Peter N. Haan Mulbery Street the People's Bank Emerich-Price Jay J. Altrod Iveolor Pete Dd, Nieand Cusick Helmenthaw Cuba Robathan and Council BE. Robuthan Evan R. Morris P. F. Calpin Lynott Robathan Mr. Keller A. L. Lewis Luther Keller Daniel Galvin Vine Street Irving Avenue Mr. Stipp Timothy Jones T. J. Davis Calvin John Ruane H. E. Paine Calpinites Trobuthan Common Council of Calpin Sinys E. T. Hall Ladies of Relief Corps Miner Federation of Women's Clubs Los Angeles Cal EB. M. Biveng Melita Commandery T. F. Penman Paine’s Pennsylvania Railroad Convention of Federation of Women’s Clubs Glarke Bros Coursen Santos Umbrella Manufacturing Co E.G. Coursen Masury House Paints Franklin Ave Cramer-Wells Co Wyoming Ave John D. Boyle Clothier Lackawanna Ave Dickson Providence Road Olyphant Scranton, PA Moosic and Hushdale Works Th Laflin & Rand Powder Co Pune Repauno Chemical Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company Meridian Street
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