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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1902

Page

5

Magnificent new home hosts gala with Gifford Hochman recital

Mr and Mrs William H Taylor entertained a large crowd at their new residence for a stylish social evening. Miss Electa Gifford soprano and Arthur Hochman pianist performed a high order programme. The 1650 antique clock and grand hall creations drew praise for size, woodwork, and art treasures. The event featured refined musical selections and praised accompaniment by Charles Doer aim.

William H. Taylor Electa Gifford Arthur Hochman Mrs. Taylor Eliom Sophano Wileeta Gifford Taira Charles Doer Aim Scranton Hochman Chopin Rosenthal Schubert

Evening of music and social at Barker home

Mise Gifford impressed guests with her youth and beauty as she sang from Romeo and Juliet and other pieces. The event featured a long supper, dainty musical favors, and a large guest list including Mr. and Mrs. Henry BelIi Jr. and many local notables. follow up notices included invitations for a Valentine party and a city official’s travel plans.

Mise Gifford Lillian Biauvelt Berinton Walt Alcesto Caprivemi Lea Alla de Ballet Gluck-Balnt Walta Sehubert Selubort Ee Thedeee Bohuntone Ga—Mercewe Enscieeciseneee Hochman Valeo Brilla Mi N. G Robertson Rewere Israel Frank EB. Platt George B. Smith James G. Sanderson George Sanderson George Sturges Tt. Q. Powell Als Byrk. Tracy Thomas Dickeon G. G. Brooka Austin Decker William M. Marple Tosie Shater Joseph Odell Weston George BB. Jermyn N.Y Thichard Matthews James McLeod W. G. Parke George L. Dickson Walter M. Dickson A. FB. Watson Seldon Blair William HH. Strong Frank S. Barker G. du. Dimmick A. F. la Cornelia Mattes Miss Olmentead Mixa Robingon Misa Haight Miss Merrill Mise Gilmore Misa Eloise Gilmore Mies Wand Mise Charlotte Mond Misa Helen Hand Anna Hand Misa Archbald Miss Marker

Free Citywide Vaccination Drive Next Saturday

Director Wormser announced a free vaccination drive next Saturday from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 at numerous city school buildings. The West Scranton schools reopen for inspection of prior vaccinations and to vaccinate anyone turned away, with a second shot offered if the first failed.

Public Safety Wormser Park Place Becond West Scranton

Paderewski Recital Arrangements at Scranton Armory

Account of the Paderewski piano recital at the new Scranton armory on Monday evening February 24. Arrangements with the Delaware and Hudson company provide special return rates from Carbondale Mayfield JerMy n Archbald Peckville Olyphant Moosic Avoca Pittston Wilkes-Barre with train service to be announced in papers later.

New Armory Scranton Delaware and Hudson Company Carbondale Mayfield Jermyn Archbald Peckville Sic Olyphant Moosle Avoca Pittston

School Board Debates Smallpox Reopening No. 18

Board discusses reopening No. 18 amid smallpox concerns affecting No. 14 pupils. matter referred to superintendent, health officer, and smallpox committee. Miss Margaret Thropp appointed to No. 16. staff transfers approved. attendance, book returns, and obligations with Lackawanna township noted. $100 for travel to Chicago. next meeting set for February 1.

No. 18 No. 14 Margaret Thropp No. 16 Econtrollist Hight A. B. Eynon No. 14 School Price Street Joyce Bore Board of Regents Reedy Margaret Tropp Chicago Gibbons Morrisburg Evans Lackawanna Township Fellows Peter Nobling, Jr Langan

Seventeenth ward Republicans adopt block system for turnout

A Seventeenth ward Republican meeting at the Price building outlined campaign plans and assigned one block captain per block to ensure vote turnout on election day. Poll books will track voters while 2 PM mobilization targets nonvoters, reflecting a noncompetitive ward requiring Trojan effort. A Lackawanna Business College incident praised practical office experience for a recent stenographer.

Seventeenth Ward Price Building The Lackawanna Business College Lackawanna Business Colege

Auditing committee delays Scranton Gas and Water bills

The auditing committee of councils held up Scranton Gas and Water Company bills totaling about 2900 dollars. The largest 1400 dollar charge covered setting twelve fire hydrants. A 1000 dollar request for January water to the city was paused as water fails to reach portions of the Twentieth ward. A 955 dollar bill related to sewer work near Cedar Avenue and Cherry Street was debated with grade necessity and sewer rights. Advertising bills were challenged for type size exceeding agate basis.

Scranton Gas and Water Company Cedar Avenue Cherry Street Gas and Water Company Inn

Dixie Theatre Plans Presented For Thirteenth Regiment Armory

Contractor Conrad Schiroeder submitted re remodeling plans for the Dixie Theatre convert the old Thirteenth regiment armory into a vaudeville house. Architect L C Holden designed a 1000 seat venue with roof raised eighteen feet and modern amenities for stage lighting corridors and multiple exits. Henry Dixie will manage the project with local sponsors backing the effort.

Thirteenth Regiment Brown Conrad Schiroeder L. C. Holden Dixie Henry Dixie

Compton Hegelin Case Highlights Common Law Marriage Fight

The Compton Hege lin wife Frank A. Compton and Carrie Hege lin of Petersburg face a complex dispute over marriage status. A forged certificate prompted arrests and a county jail term for Mechler, while Compton seeks a divorce from Mrs Slack now identified as his wife. The case unfolds with testimony by commissioner Willis D. Coston and representation by A A Chase and W Gaylord Thomas.

Compton-Hegelin Wafe Frank A. Compton Carrie Hegelin Petersburg Binghamton Compton Mechler Nay Aug Alechler Paul Black Hegelin Slack Willis D. Coston A. A. Chase W. Gaylord Thomas Hegelins

West Siders Fall as Backus Take Three in Row

Backus bowlers ran three straight wins on Electric City alleys to push West Siders to third place while Green Ridge Wheelmen climbed to first by sweeping Bicycle Club five. Scranton Bicycle Club suffered a three straight loss to Green Ridge as Backus lost ground against Electric City.

Backus Green Ridge Wheelmen Bicycle Club Elks West End Wheelmen Electric City Wheelmen West Siders Charlie Moore Lyceum W. J. Meister BeOore Electric City Wheelmes Sctanton McYole Club Torti Gold Uh Sesateetsbisehs Tas Voley Weeden Edeeealae Mitchett Seeneebe Wardell Cory I Og Garmin Wink Green Wade Witeelmes Bounnays Elk’s Alley Elk Elbs Taras Piotil Domels Vaelylensasese Essa Ttieneies Ss

Stolen Goods Lifted From Shops In Broad Daylight

Thieves entered Philip Thatcher’s wagon shop on Green Ridge between Dickson and Von Storch Avenues and broke into two tool chests stealing about 25 dollars. They also pried open P Black’s tin shop at 1555 Dawson Avenue and took around 20 dollars of Mr Stacy’s tools before fleeing as Willard Stick entered to use a telephone. Police in Scranton are investigating.

Philip Thatcher Green Ridge Street Dickson and von Storch P. Black Diewaon Avenue Mr. St

Strike rumors circulate over street car settlement committee

Report claimed a three member committee with full settlement powers was appointed by street car strikers. President Shen gave evasive replies when asked about the rumor last night.

Shen

Corset Styles and Prices for All Figures

Advertises corsets with promise of guidance to create a good figure. Offers latest models for slender, medium, and full figures with prices from 50 cents to 10.50 dollars.

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