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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

5

Bride Della Lunger Ties With Burton Fister In Quiet Orangeville Ceremony

Burton F. Fister chief accountant at The Tribone and Miss Della Lunger of Orangeville Pa were married yesterday morning at the Patterson residence Orangeville. Rev J W Martyn officiated. The couple plan a New England and Atlantic tour then home in Scranton after October 1.

Burton F. Fister Tribone Business Della Lunger Orangeville Matthew WW. Patterson J. W. Martyn Orangeville Presbyterian Church

Social notes takings from New York to Atlantic City

A string of short notices shows residents and visitors in motion from New York City to Atlantic City and beyond. Many names travel or return from trips to Manhattan Beach Philadelphia Chicago and Dalton as August plans unfold and a forthcoming marriage between Margaret Alice Tiewane and Daniel Sullivan is noted for tomorrow at 6.

John HH. Walker Danger Scranton Fire Department Ity

Police Department Shake-Up in Scranton

Four patrolmen were served notices to resign and four new officers were appointed as Scranton reshapes the police department. The changes include promotions and reassignments across central, North, and West Scranton precincts, with Captain John Davis and Lieutenant William Williams affected. The moves follow months of tension and come with official statements that the changes were made for the good of the service.

Public Safety Wormser Jonathan Rodham John H. Fellows Ernest John Davis Tirector Hitchcock Wear Scranton Thomas L. Williams Central City Williams West Scranton Lena Bo Day North Scranton John W. Moir Amisy Palmer North Beranton Louis Goerlitz Michael Walsh Roscoe Ieutenant William Thompson John McHale Harry T. Bradsshaw Charles W. Webber James R. Thomas Adam Pantle McHale Major Connell Inited Bailey Beranton Railway Company Bradshaw Ehippine Armour Packing Company South Rebecca Avenue Webber Robling Bureau of Police New York City

Selock and others visit Liberty New York officials and events

A jumble of names notesSelock visiting Liberty New York with a reception at Park Motel Elmhurst and mentions of Cooney and daughter from Philadelphia visiting Miss U FR Gilmartin of Webster Avenue and Miss Kate Divanniy and Dolla Cohen from Tarkawanna hospital. Also listed are several Scranton residents headed to Buffalo for a morning departure and various parade and militia positions announced.

Mise Coorla Swift Correspondinns Schools Elizabeth White Archbald Liberty N.Y Mod Cooney Mime Kalleryne Philadelphia Mim U. FR. Gilmartin Webster Avenue Kate Divanniy Dolla Cohen Tarkawanna Hospital Aip Miladelphia Unitalo Mea J J. Walliewn Fem Mulligan & Meagher Quarge Jawlaiting Mra S Mokachen MG Oskatreet Mary Lindalury Lowth Main Avenue Ely Maintein Susquididnaa Au Ten Dave T. FL Penman Trenplal Kilehta Templar Lehiewie Wilkin A. Fleming PH. Gilbert Mulberry Street Thas Ata Hen AWC Cable Covington Ender of Gilbert

Carrie Nation Passes Through Scranton on Lecture Tour

Carrie Nation, famed for prohibition era action, rode through Scranton early Sunday en route from Binghamton to Atlantic City. She slept through the trip and reported no incidents. Nation says she aims to earn funds to pay accumulated fines during her lecture tour.

Scranton Atlantic City Carrie Nation Binghamton Carrie

Young Americans Defeat Liberty Hoye on May 13

The Young Americans defeated the Liberty Hoye by the pore of May 13. Bam Kaplan, manager. Upcoming games include Seathard's Scranton vs the Collegians on Sept 4 and the Pounders Nase ball team challenging the Roarties or Minooka Juniors or Bellevue Store for a game Aug 93 on their grounds.

Young Americans Liberty Hoye Bam Kaplan Seathard Scranton Collegians Pounders Roarties Minooka Juniors Bellevue

F L Brown Appointed Building Inspector

Building Inspector T B Jackson was asked to resign by Director of Public Safety F L Wormser. F L Brown was appointed and accepted the post. Brown plans to appoint John Nelson as assistant, paid by Brown, with Nelson to supervise construction and enforce regulations. Wright details note no formal resignation letter was served to Jackson.

Tribune T. B. Jackson Director of Public Safety F. L. Wormser Fl, Brown Mr. Jackson Wormner Department of Public Safety Wormser Jackson Brown John Nelson Nelson Ruide Ing Inspector Jackson Director Wormser

Jackson Denies Resignation Then Is Asked to Quit

A reporter notes Jackson denies any resignation while building inspector interview precedes a later report that Jackson has been asked to resign. Director Wormer confirms the resignation in between, leading to a sensational headline after a two hour interval.

Mr. Jackson Royal Jackson Director Wormeser Wormeer Wormner Wormer Rays Jackson

Kicked on the bill by city viewers overland land purchase

The joint auditing committee condemned a triangular Scranton street plot at Seventh Street and condemned land for widening. Viewers billed thirty hours at five dollars daily plus five dollars for stenographer. Officials call the bill an outrage and plan a resolution urging court to review viewers’ charges.

Scranton Street Seventh Street B. F., Ackerly F. F. Gibbs Clarence Balentine Mr. Merriman Mr. Keller

Williame Bridge Dam Raised Five Feet By Burke Bros

Scranton Gas and Water signs contract with Burke Bros to raise the Williame Bridge dam five feet to boost reserve water supply by 70 million gallons. Project aims for completion before frost and will cover about three days of city needs. July usage exceeded 24 million gallons daily, while New York’s 1.4 million residents used 65 million gallons daily.

Scranton Gas and Water Company Burke Bros Williame Bridge New York City

Selling Without A License Arrest In Toxicants Case

Adam Hobrowitz of 713 Moansie Street was arrested on a charge of selling toxicants without a license. Former County Detective Thomas Leyshon of the Bottlers Association acted in the case. Tim Jones testified to buying six bottles at Hobrowitz’s place last Monday. Magistrate Howe set bail at $500 for Hobrowitz’s court appearance.

Adam Hobrowitz Moansie Street Thomas Leyshon Leyshon Bottlere’ Association Hebrowitz Continental Mine Tim Jones Howe

Young Contestants Shine in Tribune Educational Contest

The Tribune reports strong results from its Educational Contest with seven youths seeing standing changes this morning. Close race for first third and seventh places. Miss Meredith secures a one point edge over Miss Pedrick as contestants converge near the top.

the Tribune Meredith Pedrick

Scranton Names and Scores Head Table

A list titled Table No. 1 shows participants and points from Scranton and surrounding towns including Meyer Lewis Providence Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Hyde Park Norma Meredith Clark's Summit Vida Pedrick Carbondale August Brunner Jr Factoryville David O Emery Wimmers Montrose Hyde Park and others with points ranging around 150 to 630. The text asks how many will be in Table No. 1 on the closing day.

Norma Meredith Hyde Park Vida Pedrick Clark’s Summit

Contestants surge in Tribune Educational Contest as finish nears

Yesterday's tally shows a rare high score with less than two weeks left to improve. Miss Griffin trails Meyer Lewis by under one point while Henry Schwenker and William Miles gain on rivals. Gar field Anderson leads in new subscribers as Miss Pedrick narrows on Miss Meredith. Frank Kemmerer returns after July 1 and could raise his total before contest end.

the Tribune Miss Griffin Ie Meyer Lewis Henry Schwenker William Miles Schwenker Ray Buckingham Miles Garfield Anderson Miss Meredith Miss Pedrick

City Tax Duplicates for 1901 Delinquent Notice

City Treasurer E. J. Robinson announces 1901 city and school tax duplicates are due for collection. A 3 percent penalty applies in September 1901 with an additional 1 percent each month until paid. Taxes unpaid after November will be listed as delinquent under the law.

E. J. Robinson

Keep Posted Aout Home Affairs It Tribune Ad Notice

The Tribune offers summer mail service for 12 cents weekly with address changes allowed and daily delivery. Report any complaint to The Tribune office. The notice also advertises Punch cigar as a leading cigar and Hanley’s ice cream at 420 Spruce Street Emoke. The Pocono Cigar priced at 5 cents.

Hanley’s Spruce Street Tribune Hanley's

Saratoga Floral Fete To Duplicate Louisiana Mardi Gras

Saratoga prepares for its annual floral fete on September 4 5 and 6 with lavish floats costing 5000 to 12000 dollars each. King Nex leads with a hundred courtiers and hundreds of dancers, intent on matching New Orleans spectacle. A grand parade, grand ball, and a 1000 guest excursion from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and nearby valleys are planned, with round trip tickets set at five dollars for adults and two for children.

Saratoga Nex New Orleans Saratoga Super Louisiana New York Delaware and Hudson Scranton Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Judson Saratoga Springs Father Mathew TV A. B. Society Pitteton Carbondale

Veterans to attend Lake Lodere event with Bauer band

Veterans travel on the 9 9. m. train to Lake Lodere Wednesday morning with Bauer's band. The Honesdale band will join. Col. L. A. Warren among speakers. Tickets on train 7 1 2 0 and 40 cents. Refreshments on grounds. All welcome and urged to bring children.

Bauer Lake Lodere Honesdale Col. L. A. Warren

Medical Books and Instruments of Dr Blanchard Sold

Private sale of medical books and surgical instruments belonging to the late Dr Blanchard. Enquiries directed to A W Dickson administrator of F K Tracy attorney in the Commonwealth Building Scranton.

Dr. Blanchard A. W. Dickson F. K. Tracy Commonwealth Building Scranton

Grammar A Pupila Second Examination Date Set

Grammar A pupils who averaged 65 per cent will take a second examination at the High School on August 1 at 9 a m. Grammar A certificates will be issued at the high school office on August 2 in the forenoon. George Howell, superintendent.

George Howell

Scranton Round Trip to Shore Points for Five Dollars

On Thursday August 22 a round trip fare of five dollars is offered to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood and Holly Beach. Trains depart Scranton at 645 a.m.

Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood Holly Beach Scranton

Insurance payout to Rice estate recorded by Northwestern Mutual

W. J. Welsh, general agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, yesterday paid the executors of the Bimon Rice estate seven thousand five hundred dollars, the policy amount held by Mr. Rice in the company.

W. J. Welsh Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Bimon Rice Rice

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