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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1901

Page

5

Social Weddings in Bridgeport and Providence Gatherings

A wedding at St Marys Church Bridgeport Conn united Miss Margaret Wharpatrick of Carbondale to Jr Geirer of Wilkes Barre. The couple left for a trip through Boston Albany Saratoga Pan American. Also Guy W Osterhout and Miss Thoohe Smith wed in Providence with family attendance. A later marriage at the Episcopal residence on Wyoming avenue joined Fred J Williams and Miss Teresa M Boyle. Mrs Philippe of Lincoln Heights celebrated her seventy fourth birthday with relatives present.

St. Mary's Church Kaet Bridgeport Conn Margaret Wharpatrick Carbondalen Wee Jr. Geirer Wilkes-Barre Peter McLeoun Honep Marjorie Fitzpatrick Anna Ciels Providence Presbyterian Guy W. Osterhout Thoohe Vi Smith Mien Guild Mies Guild Fred Smith Mies Maud Sanders Hyde Park Mies O Oterhout David W. Smith WL Smith TD. Smith Mins Osterhout Alice Osteorhout Joseph Osterhout Burton Oterhout Joe Gillespie Shotten Mira Jessie Keefer Ethel Linsell New Jersey Main Avenue Parker Street Fred J. Williams Mise Tereea M' Boyle Wyoming Avenue J. J. Griffin Mise Nellie O Boyle J.C. Ruane Thomas Phillipe Lincoln Heights

Local residents count days with city and travel notes

Personal notices list Dr HL A Ware leaving the city yesterday to spend days in Bufalo. MW Wright and Ruth Loomis visit from Madison Avenue and plan summer homes. Senator Benjamin K Fookt and others from Lewisburg and Lock Haven attend a new company meeting. Henry Niemeyer to visit New Albany for a couple of months.

HL. A. Ware Bufalo MW. Wright Chicago Louie le Mee H Loomis Ruth Noen Fuquebunne Benjamin K. Fookt Lewisburg McNane Lock Haven New Company Henry Niemeyer Madison Avenue New Albany Ind

Local residents listed from Denehter to Kerr on summer visits

A long OCR readout lists multiple residents and visitors from the area. It mentions Wee A L Zeller of Thinety visiting her aunt in Ponseutaney, Pa, Edward Kenny and family traveling to Atlantic City, George Phillips and Martin Ithona in Milwaukee, and Mies Matin Ithona planning a summer at Lake Henry. Also noted are travels to Buffalo, a health-related return, and several couples planning summer residence and visits.

Denehter Wee A. L. Zeller Helen Nirmeyer Thinety Mies Lily Leev Cappiee Avenue Ponseutaney Edward Kenny South Scranton Athintic City Sod Mea J BR. Pish Mie A. Fieh Robert Fie Preston Park George Phmmpe Pocona Taitawette

Fire Escape Compliance Ordered for City Buildings

Inspector commands a list of buildings lacking fire escapes. Director Wormeer and officials will enforce the law once T B Jackson compiles the offenders. Steps to compel owner compliance will follow the list.

Recorder's Cabinet Public Safety Wormeer T. B Jackson Vota Reppootfulls PF. L. Woerrner Millie Ealers Jackson

Poisoner suspected in dog killings in Green Ridge

Local residents accuse a longtime figure in Green Ridge of poisoning dogs and birds, with cases of poisoned meat found on steps and lawns. Reports recount numerous dog deaths in nearby areas and a chilling incident of a dog being hanged from a tree, prompting calls for severe punishment.

Green Ridge Robert Wilson Municipal League Strawlsburg Tn West Scranton Pine Brook Central City

Strohl Free After New York Diamond Theft Warrant

Ed and Dantel tale ends. Adolph Strohl freed as New York authorities decline to issue arrest papers for a diamond theft. Strohl, who planned marriage next Tuesday, claims arrest to spite his name. Neighbors dispute nuptial plans amid scrutiny of Goldman jeweler case.

Dantel Tate Mercedes Adolph Strohl New York Broadway Goldman Polles Awiler Strohl Metropedics Poulsen Robling Hans Siohlie

Special Summer Steam Train To Lake Poyon Tellie

Starting July 7 and every Sunday thereafter the N O W railway runs a reduced fare special to Lake Poyn Tellie for summer visitors. The line departs Scranton at 8 30 am and Carbondale at 9 10 pm with intermediate stops. Fares are 1 00 from Scranton and 60 cents from Carbondale. Grounds and hotel are under new management this year.

O. & W. Railway Company Lake Poyntelle Scranton Carbondale Secranton

Body found near Lake Lodore tied to Waymart murder case

Edward Schoonover, a Barantoeh man living in Scranton, was found dead in woods near Lake Lodore after a spree with Hull from Dixon Hill Carbondale. Hull is suspected of the fatal knife wound and faces pursuit by Carbondale and Wayne County authorities amid bloodstained clothes and earlier admissions of a quarrel.

Winans Hull Dixon Hill Carbondale The Tribune Edward Schoonover Hull Waymart Lake Lodore Delaware and Hudson Railroad Echoonoever Schoonover Nerson Scranton Mane Schoonovers Bush Wayne County Honerdale

Fleet Footed M Vittie Escapes Police Station

Sergeant Richard Edwards of Center Street police station was breached by a young man named Frank P McVittie who fled from the station after a brief ruse. McVittie, hailed as tall and well dressed, used a telephone then bolted through the cage and outer door onto Center Street before the sergeant could stop him. A straw hat bearing the name McVittie was left behind and leads to a search of 1408 Wreaming Avenue. authorities will pursue charges of escaping from an officer.

Richard Edwards Center Street Frank P. McVittie Lackawanna Avenue McVittle Che McVittie Edwards Wreaming Avenue

Treasury at a Low Ebb in City Finances

City funds run nearly dry as the clerk and treasurer draw orders for wages and bills. About 4500 dollars were paid yesterday. many street workers waited for Fourth of July pay. Last year’s Fifth ward deficit is exhausted and no further improvements can proceed this year. Only county liquor license funds remain to relieve the treasury.

Ceuncile Ciy Lcence

Fountain Gift Named For Throop Memorial in Nay Aug Park

The Nay Aug Park drinking fountain will be named the George Scranton Throop Memorial. Gifted by Mrs. H. K. Phelps, sister of the late George S. Throop, the iron bronze fountain stands 6 ft 9 in high and 12 ft 6 in wide with sixteen cups. Delivered by J. L. Mott Iron Works of New York around August 1, with Roche arranging pit and foundation for immediate erection.

George Scranton Throop H. HK. Phelps Chorge Ss. Throop J. L. Mott Tron Works New York Public Works Roche

Quality Sardines and Range of Prices Offer Best Value

The ad promotes high grade and medium priced sardines including Roneloss Sardines for Ste and other brands with price differences by fish quality. Imported sardines are 19 each, large tins, not boneless. Delivery extends for miles and customers are urged to order early.

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Contestants Register Points as Table One Nears Midway

Six contestants logged points yesterday in Table No. 1. The office will be open from 4 to 5 P M today to receive more points as the contest nears its halfway mark.

Scranton Area Names Listed Across Ten Entries

A printed listing names multiple residents by town including Meyer Lewis Hyde Park Ray Buckingham Elmhurst Miss Norma Meredith Hyde Park Miss Vida Pedrick Clark's Summit Frank Kemmerer Factoryville and others with sequence numbers and scattered figures. The column ends with entries 16 and 17 in Carbondale and Green Ridge.

Ray Buckingham Elmhurst Norma Meredith Hyde Park Vida Pedrick Clark's Summit Frank Kemmerer Factoryville David Co. Emery Wimmers

Contestant Points and Registration in Local Educational Contest

Six of the Table No 1 competitors returned yesterday while none of the nine Table No 2 leaders sent in a point. Meyer Lewis sits at 21 points and is five points from 600. Schwenker and Anderson each earned points. Griffin two. Meredith one. Office registration today 4 to 5 p.m. as contest runs two more days before halfway. Entry open to ambitious youths. seven yearly subscribers with four points could reach sixth place. Details appear on The Tribune fourth page or via Editor Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.

Meyer Lewis Schwenker Anderson Miss Griffin Miss Meredith Tribune Scranton Tribune Scranton

Mischief Night Car Track Prank Injures No One

A practical joker and a mischievous youth placed cartridges on street car tracks near the Lackawanna dairy on Adama avenue. An inbound Dunmore car exploded, frightening horses that bolted across the tracks but caused no injuries to the carriage occupants or passengers.

Lackawanna Dairy Adama Avenue Dunmore Bill Nyes

All Day Dancing at Laubscher's Hotel on the Speedway

Dancing events will continue all day at Laubscher's hotel located on the Speedway with further sessions planned the next day. Event details are sparse but indicate ongoing social dancing at the venue.

Laubscher’s

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