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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1902

Page

8

Bertha Powell to Wed Frank Fuller at Second Presbyterian

A large wedding is planned in the city as Miss Bertha Powell and Frank Fuller will marry at the Second Presbyterian Church at 4 o clock. The reception follows at the bride’s parents home on Linden Street. Miss Helen Powell is among the bridesmaids.

Bertha Powell Frank Fuller Second Presbyterian Church David W. Powell Linden Street Helen Powell Grace Birdsall Frederic Staff Philadelphia Isabel Birdsal Honesdale Fiester Grace Sanderson H. C. Sanderson Ray Fuller Elizabeth Sanderson Howard Fuller Susan McMahon New York Velver Easton Helen Hand Ama Burns Raymond Sanderson Floyd Fuller Scranton Yetter Stonecipher Bixler Reed

Scranton Bridal Parties and Upcoming Weddings

A parade of Scranton society events features numerous weddings and engagements. Miss Gertrude Sprague hosts a fourteen cover dinner for the bridal party at the Scranton club, while Miss Powell and Miss Birdsall arrange gatherings. The journal notes Miss Mary Jones and Frank Brownell Ward wedding plans in Buffalo and Olyphant, with multiple bridesmaids and ushers named. The piece also lists Katharine Kennedy and Janet Dickson wedding invitations and a special Lackawanna train for the June 25 ceremony at Braeside.

Theo. Fuller Gertrude Sprague Scranton Club Miss Powell Miss Laudenberg New York Helen Powell Elizabeth Bunnell Miss Spragie Miers Anna Hand Frank C. Fuller M. B. Fuller W. J. Torrey James Blair WI Powell Theodore Fuller Dr. Fellman Bethlehem Mr. Fuller Milas Anne Hand James P. Dickson Janet Everett Tolles Braeside Dalton Lackawanna

Personal visits noted among Philadelphia and Port Jervis residents

Mrs. Joseph Lamorello of Philadelphia visits her sister Mrs. John Burke of Green Ridge. Mrs. J A Rogers of Sayre visits her daughter Mrs. A L Derry of Harrison Avenue. L B H Foley telegraph superintendent on the Lackawanna railroad was in the city yesterday. Miss Carolyn Van Wormer of Port Jervis N Y visits her sister Mrs. Adel Moore of Ridge Row.

Joseph Lamorello Philadelphia John Burke Green Ridge J. A. Rogers Sayre A. L. Derry Harrison L. BH. Foley Lackawiaunne Carolyn van Wormer Port Jervis N. Y Adel Moore Ridge Row

Orphans Court Rules on Bridget Cassidy Estate

Judge A A Vosburg ruled the estate of Bridget Cassidy be distributed to her children Mary McGuigan and Wilhy Chieldy with 354.07 from her late husband estate. Preferred claims include William Koch Jr undertaker Dr P D Jones Son and B Voorhees and attorney C Comegys. Disallowed claim against Margaret Kelly. Remaining balance to Cassidy siblings and their children. An order sets next Saturday 10 a m for accounting in Ann OBrien estate proceedings.

A. A. Vosburg Bridget Cassidy Mary McGuigan Wil- Hwy Chieldy William Koch, Jr PD. Jones & Son H. Voorhees C. Comegys Margaret Kelly

There is Something Doing at Samter Bros in Suit Sale

The $10 suit sale at Samter Bros continues after two weeks with constant activity. Clerks stay busy and hundreds of customers have been pleased by the promotion. The campaign backs the advertising manager's claim that there is something doing at Samter Bros.

Samer Bros Samter Bros

Turbulent Third District Democratic Convention Clashes

In the Third Legislative district convention at the St Charles hotel factions led by John Coyne and Martin Judge clashed over credentials and rules. Police were called as delegates fought, injuries reported including Wm Burke and M J OToole, and Coyne and Richards each received 21 votes for delegates with Pattison backed by a party rule.

Pattison Third Legislative District St. Charles William Burke Yee Temple Michael Lydden Minooka M. J. O'Toole Scranton Ee Nolan Lackawanna Hrie John J. Coyne Martin Judge Democratic Party Marquis of Queensbury W. W. Baylor Baylor Edward Jordan Martin John Coyne Coyne Judge Frank R. Coyne Old Forge Patrick Mulherin Taylor Frank IR. Coyne Mr. Mulherin Mke Judge People Ike C. J. Richards Ransom W. P. Litts North Abington Martin McDonough O'Toole David Parry Tom Evans Millar William Boyce Vincent Dougherty Richards Litts McDonough Robert B. Pattison John P. Quinnan Bluffer Crook Trottor

Second District Democrats Hold Unanimous St Charles Convention

The Second district Democrats met at St. Charles in an unusually tame evening session with no divisions on any question. Delegates elected included Joseph O'Brien and Sheriff C H Schadt, with alternates Honan Melvin Ruddy and Donahoe. Pattison for governor was unanimously endorsed. Numerous district Democrats attended, including J J O'Boyle, J P Maloney, D J Roche, Ferguson Sweeney, and many others.

St. Charles Joseph O'Brien C. H. Schadt John J. Fahey John Gibbons P. J. Honan T. C. Melvin M. J. Ruddy Thomas A. Donahoe Tellers Campbell Martin Ferguson Andrew O'Harae Morgan Sweeney Jefferson Cleary D. J. Roche Mark Cadden Charles Conrad Messrs Ferguson Sweeney J. J. O'Boyle J. P. Maloney Peter Gerrity John J. Loftus John Fitzsimmons T. J. Roche Dr. J. Campbell John M. Corbett John BF. Conry John Hannaway C. J. Conrad Willam C. Kline Patrick Ryan John EF. Quinnan McNally P. J. Buckley C. H. Schaudt D. J. Reedy Charles Graf T. J. Hanley PB. J. Hickey W. Kirchoff Stephen Cleary T. Ruddy P. F. Flaherty Mark J. Cadden Py Honan

Flag Day Proclamation Read In Scranton

City Recorder W L Connell issues a Flag Day proclamation urging Scranton residents to display the flag on Saturday June 12 1909 and instruct children on the flag origin history and significance. School board committee backs Play Day framing and urges decorations on school and public buildings. Pamphlets with both proclamations will be distributed to students tomorrow.

Connell School Board W. L. Connell Special School Board Committee City Recorder City Mall Scranton Congress of the United States American Plug Association Elttens Congress United States American Flag Association Scranton Board of Control The Ree John Gibbons T. J. Jennings William J. Mand

Violent Strike Turmoil Hits Lackawanna Coal Field

A mob of about 200 strikers, largely Italians, attacked Wilkes-Barre engineers leaving the William A colliery at Lackawanna. Shots were fired as they fled toward Duryea, while watchmen were harassed. Sheriff Schadt intervened and dispersed the crowd.

Wilkes-Barre William A Lehigh Valley Coal Company Lackawanna Duryea Sheriff Schadt William Stott

President’s investigation sparks tense arbitration stance

Local representatives cautioned that the president’s inquiry may not end the conflict. They noted President Truesdale of the Lackawanna said operators would not submit to arbitration or outside interference, signaling potential continued tension.

Truesdale Lackawanna

Superintendents Meet at Guernsey Hall Convention

Twenty seven district superintendents of the International Text Book company attend the annual convention in Guernsey hall. Delegates travel from Nova Scotia to California for two sessions daily through tomorrow night. L A Lauers heads the Chicago district with many field men and collectors under him. Thomas J Foster and Mr Sauers presided at sessions. The group discussed expansion strategies and exchanged business ideas.

International Text Book Company Guernsey Hall Nova Scotia California L. A. Lauers Chicago Thomas J. Foster Mr. Sauers

Scranton Business College Desirable Position Ad

Philadelphia June 6 1909 Scranton Business College seeks a bright Smith operator for a Catawissa Pa mine area. Buck Whitmore requests a good stenographer to the general superintendent with growth prospects and a $60 salary.

Philadelphia Scranton Business College Catawissa Bright Smith Buck & Whitmore

Reward Offered for Mary Quinn Murder Case in Scranton

The County of Lackawanna offers a five hundred dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of Mary Quinn in Keyser Valley Scranton Pa on the night of June 2, 1902.

County of Lackawanna Mary Quinn Keyser Valley Scranton

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