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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1901

Page

5

Social Entourages Report From City Clubs and Trips

Mrs W MRE Bent hosts friends from Danville Austin Powers and William Foy of Pittaton. Mrs Ceetoudie Zurilieh spelling the mumiuner at Factoryville. Nics Sully EB Raiser of Wilkes Barre visited Meek & Richart. Mies Ida Cleveland traveled from Lake Sheridan. The Miners Margaret Emma Selimpil and Melward Gunster at Harvey's Lake. Marriage announced: Mies Maniie Nailin and Jolhnmn M O Malley. Mrs Alexander Meldrum visits New York. many locals entertain guests daily. Freight Agent W Ten Hroeek and family return from Dalton and plan Bay Shore trip.

W. OS. Bent Flectery Avenue Danville Austin Powers William Foy Pittaton Mies Ceetoudie Zurilieh Jettenan Avenue Factoryville Nics Sully EB. Raiser Wilkes-Barre Meek & Richart Vectorlay Mies Ida Cleveland Gren Ruler Lake Sheridan Margaret Emma Selimpil Melward Gunster Ace Harvey's Lake Mies Maniie Nailin Purton Avenue Jolhnmn M. O'Malley Minea Jennie Fratton Nellie Pook Yenterdigy Chiram Foster A. Pitt Newtury Vi. van Borkirtk Mia Tieriad Marrowman Washington Avenue Mie Percy Belmont New York Mire BL Nilund Worfalo Toledo Dp, Murray Mw International Coryeesportence Metropolis Wiao Moniay Me Mre Alexander Meldrum Aml

Letter From Mrs White Reveals York Address Mystery

Mrs Thomas Harrie says her daughter Mrs Arthur White is living in York Pennsylvania and well. White and her husband vanished from Nicholson about three weeks ago. neighbors noted disturbed furniture and suspect foul play. The letter does not explain the husband’s whereabouts and leaves the mystery unresolved.

Thomas Harrie Arthur White York Myre White Nicholson

Camp 8 to Meet for Funeral of George Weinss

Members of Camp 8 Sons of Veterans are called to meet at their hall at 1 p.m. today to attend the funeral of their late brother George Weinss. By order of Captain William M. Hamlin. Attest J. B. Blume, First Sergeant.

Sons of Veterans George Weinss William M. Hamlin J. BR. Blume

Shepherds Welcome Daughter in Scranton

In Scranton on July 2, 1901, Mr. and Mrs. William Shepherd welcomed a daughter. The birth adds a new member to the Shepherd family.

Baepherd Kcranton William. Shepherd

The Kilties Are Comin Scranton Visit by 48th Highlanders Band

The famous 48th Highlanders band known as the Kilties will perform in Scranton on Monday August 5 under the Caledonian club. The group toured the U S performing in 200 cities and drew large crowds including over 10000 in Chicago. Prices range from 5 to 50 cents for matinee and 1 for evening. tickets available through club members.

Scranton Kiltieas Caledonian Club Thi City New Armory United States Chicago Cameron Brown Pacific Coast Lincoln Park Pittsburg Manhattan Beach

Money All In Sight on Athletic Park Purchase Plan

City Assessor Philip Rinsland reports 25 000 of 30 000 required to buy Athletic park and adjoining land has been subscribed with good prospects for the remaining 5 000. Dr John L Wents, a major local horseman, expected back soon while subscriptions for the athletic grounds stock are to begin today.

Philip Rinsland Athletic Park John L. Wents Rinshind Rinsland James Meare Wid Hingad

Funeral of Mrs Page Vanny Jones Page Held at Home

The funeral for the late Mrs Vanny Jones Page was held at 2 30 yesterday afternoon at the home of her father T Jones 426 Monroe avenue. Interment in Dunmoore cemetery was private Rev Peter Roberts conducted the service with Elm Park Methodist choir singing four selections Lead Kindly Light Abide with Me Come Unto Me Some Sweet Day Flowers filled the home Rev Roberts spoke of her virtues. The pallbearers were Fred BR Stark Fred W Emrich William W Watkins Franklin Howell Phillip Warren and Arja Powell.

Vanny Jones-Page T. Jones Monroe Avenue Page Dunmoore Peter Roberts Elm Park Methodist Highcopal Church Roberts Page Vo Fred BR Stark Fred W. Emrich William W. Watkins Franklin, Howell Phillip Warren Arja Powell

Consolidation of Harrisburg Phone Firms Forms Pennsylvania Group

Stockholders of Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply and Pennsylvania Telephone at Harrisburg vote to merge into a Reading based Consolidated Telephone Companies of Pennsylvania. Richard O'Brien named general manager. Reading to house headquarters.

Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company Pennsylvania Telephone Company Harrisburg Reading Consolidated Telephone Companies of Pennsylvania Richard O'Brien Consolidated Companies

Mary Cosack Taken Home After Wandering to Delaware Water Gap

Mrs Mary Cosack wandered from Jessup to the Delaware Water Gap and was brought back to the city Friday night. Her husband went to the central police station and took her home. The reunion was sad as she recognized him despite her demented condition. He plans to seek an adjudication of insanity and commitment to an asylum.

Mary Cosack Jessup Delaware Water Gap Central Police Station

Is It Hot Enough for You Hanleys Ice Cream Ad

Ice cream vendor Hanleys Ice Cream at 420 Spruce Street promises cooling relief without leaving a bad taste in the mouth.

Hanley Spruce Street Scranton

Green Ridge dog poisoner to face law after capture

Charles Sivelly known as the Old Man is handed to police after a detective trio traced his plan to poison dogs with strychnine. The Green Ridge poisoning spree spanned six months with multiple dog deaths.

Charles Sivelly Green Ridge Law T. 8. Huffking Thirteenth Ward C. P. Jones Charlies Sivelly Green Tiidge Drugelst P. Jones Matthews Matthews Bros

Monster confession sparks fear of more poisonings

The fragment describes Livelly confessing to poisoning animals and detailing cruel methods used on dogs. Rivelly may be arrested soon, with Dun nore reporting two recent poisonings and a plan to kill animals by boiling fat soaked sponges.

Rivelly Dows Green Ridge Livelly Dunnore Estyne Fivelly Humffing Dogne

Lineman Injured After Fall From Pole in Green Ridge

J. R. Neave of Washburn Street, a Lackawanna Telephone lineman, fell from a pole at Green Ridge Street and North Main Avenue after an electric shock struck a charged wire. He was unconscious with facial and neck cuts, a dislocated shoulder, and head injuries. taken to his home after initial aid at West Side Coal store, he remained unconscious.

J. R. Neave Washburn Street Lackawanna Telephone Company Green Ridge Street North Main Avenue Neave West Iddee Coal Company Weet Beranton Tribune

Run Down by Caboose on Lackawanna Line

Mitchell Lee a 24 year old resident of Cameron avenue was struck by a caboose backed by a switch engine on the Keyser Valley branch near Jackson street. His hand was severed under the wheels and his back sprained. He was rushed to West Side hospital in serious condition.

Mitchell Lee Cameron Avenue Keyser Valley Lackawanna Railroad Jackson Street West Side Hospital

Newsboys to Meet Over Paper Prices

A special meeting of the Newsboys union is set for tonight at 8 oclock in Guernsey hall. The discussion will cover demanding cheaper prices for out of town Sunday papers. Boys currently pay five cents to newsdealers and sell at seven, earning two cents. many favor four and a half cents to start a price demand.

Newsboys' Union Guernsey Hall

Riell Judge Nuptials At St Peters Cathedral

James H Riell a well known resident of Cathedral cemetery wed Miss Mary B Judge of 544 First street yesterday morning at St Peters Cathedral. Rev D J Bustin performed the ceremony with Miss Bridget Judge as bridesmaid and Patrick Murphy as best man. The couple departed for a wedding tour soon after the service.

James H. Riell Cathedral Cemetery Mary B. Judge First Street St. Peter's Cathedral D. J. Bustin Bridget Judge Patrick Murphy

Mine Foremen Exams Set for Carbondale Aug 14 15

The First district annual examination for mine foreman and assistant mine foreman certificates will be held in Carbondale council chambers on August 14 15 and 16. The examining board will sit from 9 to 12 a m and 1 to 6 p m on these days.

Carbondale Council

Fourth Stephens family reunion at Anson B Stephens grove

The Stephens family holds its fourth annual reunion at the grove of Anson B Stephens near Starkville Pennsylvania on August 17 1901. The Punch cigar remains the leader among 10 cent cigars.

Stephens Anson B. Stephens Starkville

Best Goods for Little Money Boneless Sardines and Meats

Advertisement lists Boneless Sardines in 15¢ per tin and 25¢ full size tins from Boudet Sardines, Salmon 1-2 lb tins at 15¢, Beechnut Bacon and Beef 15¢, Deviled Meats and Pressed Turkey and Chicken in assorted prices. Includes references to brands igc noc asc toc and 1gc.

Depression Era Heat Boosts Tribune Contest Lead

Henry Schwenker increases his edge over Miss Wilhelmina Grifin as entrants rush to finish the Tribune contest. The opportunity favors beginners who seek early entry with the August 16 closing date approaching.

Tribune Henry Schwenker Wilhelmina Grifin

Contenders in Scranton contest vie for Table No 1

A list of contestants and scores from Scranton shows thio Lewis leading with 556 then Henr Schwenker 369 Miss Wilhelmina Griffin 363 William Miles Garfield Anderson 289 Ray Buckingham Elmhurst Miss Norma Meredith Hyde Park Miss Vida Pedrick Clark's Summit August Brunner Jr Cerbondale Frank Kemmerer Factoryville David Emery Montrose Arthur Griffis W H Harris Hyde Park Minnie Wallis Carbondale E J Sheridan Hawley 2 rec Xi te 30 23

Wilhelmina Griffin Providence William Miles Hyde Park Garfield Anderson Carbondale Ray Buckingham Elmhurst Norma Meredith Vida Pedrick Clark's Summit August Brunner, Jr Cerbondale Frank Kemmerer Factoryville David Oo. Emery Wimmers Arthur C. Griffis Montrose W. H. Harris Woees Minnie Wallis E. J. Sheridan Hawley

Educational Contest heats up as leaders rest

Two contestants posted scores in The Tribune Educational Contest with Garfield Anderson of Carbondale narrowing the gap to William Miles while Henry Schwenker widened his lead over Miss Wilhelmina Griffith. New entrants are urged to file by August 15. contest closes August 31. Send postal to Editor Educational Contest Tribune Scranton Pa for details and a booklet.

Tribune Garfield Anderson Carbondale William Miles Henry Schwenker Wilhelmina Griffith Scranton

Boy Killed by Engine in Lackawanna Yard

Twelve year old Roses Evans of Taylor was fatally injured in the Lackawanna yard when a small drill engine passed over his legs as he crossed the tracks. He died about an hour after reaching Lackawanna hospital. His mother is Mia Evans of North Taylor.

Roses Evans Taylor Lackawanna Yard Wass T. Fadden Lackawanna Hospital Young Evans Mia John Evans North Taylor

Unusual Find A Crab Hidden in Bananas Shipment

A clerk uncoverd a small crab among a wholesale banana load from South America during unpacking. The discovery occurred in a grocery warehouse, prompting cautions about fruit security and potential shipments risks.

South America

Harp and the Book in the Street Care Conservatory

Conservatory offers piano instruction with best courses and a first year fee of 26.00. The program features numerous recitals and rapid progress. Catalogue available from J Alfred Pennington, Director.

Conservatory J. Alfred Pennington

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