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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1901

Page

5

Social Gossip: Two Marriages Reported in City

Henry G Kech wed Miss Marie Behester at the bride’s uncle’s Franklin avenue home with Rev Jacob Bchierling officiating. The couple will reside at 222 North Hyde Park avenue. John Murray and Margaret Godwin married at St Peter’s cathedral with Father Chiffin officiating. attendees included Linda Kerrigan and Patrick Flannelly. they departed for travel after the ceremony.

Henry G. Kech Marie Behester Anton Selester Franklin Avenue Jacob Bchierling Geynand Presbyterian Church Yang William Phiefer Mise Louise Routt Koch North Hyde Park Avenue John Murray Dunmore Lackawanna Railroad Mise Margaret Godwin Stone Avenue St. Peter's Cathedral Father Chiffin Mike Belinda Kerrigan Patek Flannelly

Theatre Notes and Travel Plans From The Leader

Niven praised for operatic writing on a new tale of a wealthy eastern sultan and American girls. Wilkes Barre Leader reports Paul Kester collaboration hopes and a planned Pullman palace car trip of a dozen people from Morristown N C to Australia en route to the Pacific coast, with Spellman recovering after a recent illness.

KA. Niven New York Nive George Lederen Anilis Unite Sam Rons Niven Patel Kester Wilkes Barre Lackawanna Railroad Morristown X. C Auslatn Lucania

Local residents embark on trips and visits across the Northeast

A. G. Hunt travels to California on business by bus. Bert Platt of Trey N. J. and James Blair visitors, Mrs. W. Blair Hallstead head to Spring Lake N. J. for a stay. E M Clacke departs for New York. Major Everett Valley and family begin a European tour. Mrs. Selden Blair wind sot and daughter at Pan-American exposition. Fr. W. Krelo of the Pectoral district leaves for Motilione. Nellie Kirk hosts Nettie Sullivan from New York. W. J. Merrill of Binghamton stops by town. John Rosamond returns from Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Gordon and W. F. McGee plan July at Lake Sheriden. G. F. Stade and G. W. Bholes travel for Erie business and Chicago visit. George Hampe and sister depart from Wide Awake pool room for unidentified destination.

T. RB. Brooks Crystal Lake T. P. Gordon George Hampe Peon Avenue Slater Will

Travel plans and visits from local residents

This morning several locals depart for a ten day vacation visiting Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Mrs Henry L Peabody and her son have returned to their former Mamarhusetta coast home for a weeks retreat. Hector Jones and son Robert Morton James of Nelsonville Ohio visit the city. Master Painter B O Miller of the Trackawa nne car ship returns from Buffalo division trip. Planche B Rotier of Taylor avenue Keew relanes after a stay in Binghamton with friend May Fisher.

Philadephia Baltimore Washington Henry L. Peabody and Son Mamarhusetta Hector Jones Robert Morton James Nelsonville B. O. Miller Buffalo Mie Planche B. Rotier Taylor Avenue Kew Minghamton Mine May Fisher

Public Works Officials Award Bids For City Projects

Recorder W J Connell and Public Works Director John K E Roche opened bids on city improvements. Walsh & Company won the A and A sewer in the Tenth ward. Michael Roche bid the Providence road retaining wall in the Second ward. Charles Teeter received two flagstone firewalk contracts.

W. J. Connell John KE. Roche A&a Walsh & Company Michael Roche Providence Charles Teeter

White seeks divorce amid bigamy case in Daleville

Ro White of Daleville petitions Judge Carpenter for four decrees declaring his marriage to Anna May Ferrans null and void. Ferrans, jailed briefly after a dramatic confrontation, later admits the Syracuse marriage to Martin Ferrans and Nellie May Smith. Cornelius Comers is attorney for Mrs White.

Ro White Daleville Anna May Ferrans Carpenter Ferran Aldermin Karseon Ferrans Mr. White Nellie May Smith New Milford Martin Ferrans New York Syracuse Marying White Perrans Cornelius Comers

Private mail boxes along star routes approved

A detailed order from Sec ond Assistant Postmaster General W S Shallenberger outlines allowing private mail boxes along star routes for carriers. Boxes must be roadside, within eighty rods of towns or post offices, with proper locks, and carriers must deposit mail without charge. This plan applies to routes in Maine to West Virginia and becomes effective July 1, 1901.

W. S. Shallenberger Tie Department Maine New Campahine Vermont Maxswehosette Rhode Inland Gconnertment New York Sondersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia

Votes Awaited As United Mine Workers Convene In Scranton

The United Mine Workers District No 1 gathering in Scranton pa failed to report election results for officers with ballots still being counted. Judge H M Edwards ordered no further board of exminers appointments without UMWA endorsement as delegates push for reform and support for the car builders strike.

Tel- Tera District No. 1 Vaughan Nichanda Vaughn Richards Priceburg Board of Mine Examiners United Mine Workers of America Wis H. M. Edwards Edwards Dieteret No. 1 United Mine Workers of Amelia Scranton Dal 14 Lackawanna Lukerne Counties Meiameiners Aucho

Convention of Lumbermen in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Retail Lumber Dealers association of the area will hold its annual summer convention in the city today with about fifty delegates expected. Delegates arrived yesterday and are quartered at the Hotel Jermyn. An executive meeting is set for this morning at the Builders' Exchange, and the convention opens at 2 PM in the board of trade assembly room. A drive to Lake Scranton and other entertainments will follow.

Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Pennsylvania Susquehanna River Jermyn Builders’ Exchange Board of Trade Lake Scranton Association of Lumber Dealers

Jacob’s Out on Bail in Horse Theft Case

David Jacobs, a local jewelry peddler, was arrested in Danville on June 20 for allegedly stealing a horse in Bradford, McKean County. He has been released on bail arranged by Alderman Ruddy, with supporters asserting mistaken identity and evidence to show he was in town when the theft occurred.

David Jacobs Danville Bradford McKean County Ruddy Jacobs

Workers Seek Two Weeks Pay at Lackawanna Iron and Steel

Employees at the South mill petition General Manager Wehrum for two weeks pay. He referred the request to President Scranton of New York for consideration.

Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company South Mill Wehrum Scranton New York

Fine upright grand piano on sale at Guernsey Hall

An upright grand piano of an old reliable mahogany finish is offered at Guernsey Hall 14 314 Washington Avenue Scranton Pa. The case tone and action are praised and the instrument is claimed to be in perfect condition. Cash only sale with a rare bargain for quick buyers.

Guernsey Hall Washington Avenue Scranton

Ingenious William Bailey Fakes Union Travel Scam

Police seek William Bailey who posing as a traveler at the Conway House on Penn avenue collected over 100 dollars from at least fifty applicants. He promised $40 monthly pay and expenses after they joined a supposed Union and signed twenty contracts. He left before reporting for duty and his whereabouts are unknown.

William Bailey William Beranton Conway House Penn Avenue Union Bailey

Hearing Of Strikers At Cedar Avenue Bridge

Seven of eight strikers arrested for the July 8 disturbance at Cedar avenue bridge appeared before Alderman Millar. Defendants claimed innocence. the court imposed fines of 0 each, with recognizance for double the amount on appeal. One striker, H H Mingberger, remained at large.

Cedar Avenue Bridge Alderman Millar John HH. Schreeder Laula Knoeller Albert Zelgman South Scranton MM. I. Spellman Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company F. E. Boyle P. O'Malley Willard Warren Knapp Boyle Union Oelock A. Om W. Gallacher John P. Keller Spellman Seldman Weller Keller Seldimnan H. H. H. Mingberger

Order Ice Cream From Hanley's.

A brief notice presents Hanley's on Spruce Street as a source for ice cream orders. The text notes no rival claim and points to street location for pickup or delivery details.

Coursen's Java Coffee Offered at 25 Cents a Pound

Advertises Coursen's Java coffee at 25 cents per pound with price comparisons to 90 cent coffee. Promotes Coursen's best coffee and Mandheling Java with two pounds for 90 cents and 1.05 for a pound respectively, as finest coffees produced.

Java Coursen’s

The Contest Getting Warm as Griffin Gains on Anderson

The article reports Griffin overtaking Anderson in a contest with seven participants all surpassing the 100 mark. No new contestants will be accepted after August 15.

Miss Grifin Anderson

Table No 1 Contenders for Closing Day

A list of 18 names with scores and towns asks how many will appear in Table No 1 on the closing day. Entries include Meyer Lewis Scranton and Garfield Anderson Carbondale among others from Hyde Park Providence and Olyphant.

Educational Contest standings and camp orders listed

Nay Buckingham and Miss Norma Meredith swapped positions in the Educational Contest with Buckingham moving to sixth and Miss Meredith to seventh while Wilhelmina Griffin closed on Anderson for fourth. Two new entries appeared, one from Mayfield and one from Mahonoyo City, and more names will join after August. The notice invites ambitious youths to enter, noting a seven yearly subscriptions path to eighth place and promising a descriptive page in The Tribune. Scranton Tribune and local regimental orders detail the July encampment of the Thirteenth Regiment Infantry at Mt Gretna with muster times, equipment needs, staff assignments, and disciplinary expectations.

Nay Buckingham Norma Meredith Wilhelmina Griffin Anderson Buckingham Miss Meredith Mayfield Mahonoyo City Enterprise Tribune Bscranton Tribune Scranton Mt Gretna Lebanon County Pennsylvania John W. Kamback Armors Simeon F. Gunster Hopital Corps Cormu Airy F. M. Wiandling Delaware and Hudson Carl Gunster E. Bunnell W. S Millar Feidlay Morn Dul Fara Wf. Ripple, Jr AL Watron Colagel

Porter to retire from bail bond business in city

Ramuel Porter a colored bondsman who had run a substantial local operation was removed from business by Director Vormeer after a property contract serving as his sole security. Following a consultation with the police superintendent Porter agreed to quit bail robbing.

Ramuel Porter Public Safety Vormeer Porter Wormser

Sunday Excursions to Lake Lodore by Dela ware and Hudson

Next Sunday excursions via the Delaware and Hudson railroad to Lake Lodore grow in favor with Sabbath outings at the resort. The Maple City band will play sacred concert music July 1 in the great pavilion with catering, steamer, launcher, boats and more. Fare from Scranton is 75 cents for adults and 40 cents for children. Trains leave D H depot at 6 40 and 1 30 a m. Take your family for an enjoyable day at the beautiful lake.

Delaware and Hudson Lake Lodore Maple City Band Scranton

Picnics and Large Gatherings Promptly Furnished

Heat ice cream supplies available at Hanley location 420 Spruce Street for picnics and large gatherings.

Hanley Spruce Street

If You Have Headaches Dont Experiment With Cures

An advertisement urges readers not to risk cures and promotes Krause's Headache Capsules claiming to cure any headache in half an hour. The copy adds a price note and notes the product is bold by all druggists and mentions a new Se cigar named Kleon.

Krause

Knox Straw Hats Offer Varied Styles and Prices

A local advertisement urges men to buy straw hats for summer comfort. It promotes Knox Straws in multiple shapes at 3 and 4 dollars, with rough braids and split varieties from 1.50 to 2 dollars, Alpine Straws at 1.50 and up to 12 dollars for Panamas.

Fragments Signal Bargain Prices On Two Piece Suits

Readable text hints at cheap pricing for two piece suits with suggested costs from one to four dollars. The fragmentary note implies sale or clearance context in a retail setting.

Tithe Company Aims to Protect Real Estate Buyers

The Tithe Company aims to protect purchasers of real estate and mortgages by issuing title insurance after confirming a good title. It provides absolute protection to the holder and heirs against title defects from application to policy delivery, using its experience and information for client service.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wat Mamieck Mily Renee Waltey Lirihe Drewes Tachete Cate Rateriata Infante Gorfita Baby Bazaar Michael Spellman Mexico Mr. Spellman Archbald Mr. Spell Nun Lackawanna Valley Meaton A. G. Hunt California Om Bert, Platt Trey, N James Blair Monk Edward Denner and Gon Weat Hiheken George Mott Madison Avenue Connell Roche Hanley's the People’s Bank United Mine Workers Board of Examiners Central Labor Union Car Builders’ Union Noo Norit J. McAndrew Lackawabna Avenue National Board Frederick Thitcher Charlies J. Thaln Wilkes-Barre Ecity Convention OF Lumbermen Jacob Bale Fales Ace Spruce Street E.G Coursen Meyer Lewis Henry Schwenker William Miles Hyde Park Garfield Anderson Carbondale Ray Buckingham Elmhurst August Brunner, Jr Miss Vida Pedrick Clark’s Summit Frank Kemmerer Factoryville David CO. Emery Wimmers Arthur CC. Griffis Montrose W. H. Harris Minnie Wallis Arry Freeman Bellevue E. J. Sheridan Hawley Jennie Ward Olyphant Robert Campbell Green Ridge France Germany Casey Brothers Lackawanna Ave Watres Thirteenth Mt. Gretna L. A. Watres Lodore The P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave Central Telephone and Supply CO Adama Avenue Kleon Knox Waahingwe Ars Miller P. J. Honan Lackawanna Avenue China Cramer-Wells ,c Conrad Guaranty and Trust Ce Ae Hh, McMintock Aph & Hull Bucknell University John Foward Harris College OF Liberal Arts Organia &Cience Institute For Young Women Academy For Boys School OF Music and Art Studio William C, Gretzinger Lewisburg Binghamton Private Training School Fairview Avenue Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company Meridian Street
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