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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
8
A Wednesday afternoon party at Ninth Street home honors Mrs. Letrand Wright turning fifty three. Guests include Mrs. D. M. Banister of Pittston and many local residents with gifts such as several notable items mentioned among the attendees.
The report notes a series of visits and events across cities including Boston and Lansing. Figures include Mrs. Lavini Silverstone and Miss Gertrude Zurfiieh visiting from Binghamton and Green Ridge, with local scholars and the Young Men's Christian Association hosting events amid the international jubilee.
The sixth and final segment of the series will be held at the parish house on June 13 at p.m. and June 22 at 3 p.m. An additional June date is listed with a time. Tickets are available by applying at the Conservatory. Reserved seating diagrams will be released four days prior.
The high school auditorium overflowed with attendees for the annual public exhibition led by Miss M.M. Olmstead. Six trainees presented specialized lessons including percentage teaching, geography through sand modelling, language on blackboard, singing from primary students, United States in echo, and phonics. Principal Howell praised the class for its performance.
A libel case involving editor Klehard Gittl of the Scrantonian and United Mine Workers President John Mitchell ends with a not guilty verdict anticipated tomorrow. Settlement reached via O'Brien & Martin after a three hour meeting. immunity for Montor Little, dismissal of a Scrantonian staff member, and costs to be paid by the defendant.
Gertrude Reddington of Olvphane endured four days without nourishment after accidentally swallowing her false teeth. Doctors at Lackowenr Hospital used a probang instrument to move the teeth from the stomach and continue to plan X rays to locate and remove the obstruction.
The Hindies Aid Society held a gathering at Green Hill church with members from the area including Mig Saehels and others. Activities referenced include a town location near St hake' Pariel Unites and mission work for the city, with mentions of a bowl, Good Fellows, and a focus on charity within the community.
The Waimea Tome and Foreign Mission society will host a missionary basket social in the Beptlee chore at Dallin with an 8 pm start. Miss Resenid, a pupil of Meeden Brand, will present a juvenile recital. The Mean Avenue Baptist Sunday school plans a Friday evening entertainment in the church lecture room. The smoker's delight "Kleon" Se is also noted.
A series of church and home weddings highlighted a fair day for June brides in Scranton. Chauncie Reynolds wed Dr. W E Koeller at St Luke s Episcopal Church with a small bridal party and reception on Wyoming Avenue. Regina Miller married Maurice Levy at the West End club, followed by a wedding tour. James Powell and Gwennie Thomas tied the knot at the Welsh Calvinist Methodist church, and other couples celebrated with local attendance.
In New York on Wednesday Miss Kathron Sk Wart married Louis Vincent Foner at the Church of St Francis of Assisi on West Sixteenth Street where the bride has long served as contralto soloist. Attendants included Miss Margaret Smith ald and Thomas J. O’tonger. Ushers were Edward Hart George Stonebridge Benjamin L. Brander and Bertram Plant. The bride entered with her older brother William Hart wearing a white tucked chiffon gown and lace sleeves, with a tulle veil pinned by pearl pins. She carried a bouquet of pi es of the valley and the wedding breakfast followed at the Savoy. Mrs Connors sister of Mrs John Burnett of Linden Street, a frequent host to the couple.
John Phillips of Jackson Street wed Miss Cor Williams at the bride's mother Mrs Ann Williams residence on Franklin Avenue. The ceremony took place yesterday morning at the bride's home, uniting the couple in marriage.
Asparagus finest wax beans and home grown vegetables featured with fancy berries sc to 12¢ quart. Pineapples and fruit available. Bacgertown Sar saparilla and Ginger Ale sold at $1.40 per dozen, case of 2 dozen bottles $2.75.
Fred Rempe wed Miss Barbara Rockweller at St Marys German Catholic church with Rev Peter Christ officiating. The couple will live at 28 Washington Avenue. Patrick Heenan and Miss Mary Reap married at St Patrick’s Church with ceremony by Rev J R Whelan. reception at Fhinuagin's hall. William T Davis and Miss Bessie Wade married at Green Ridge Presbyterian church by Rev L Kn Foster. couple to visit Washington New York and the Pan American Exposition. Thomas P Williams and Miss Louise Morgan married at the Jackson Street Baptist parsonage with Rev Thomas De Grouchey officiating. they will reside at 1077 North Garfield Avenue.
Themes Langan of Hampton street and Miss Nellie Dunn of Railroad avenue were married at Holgross church Bellevue yesterday morning at 1 o clock. The Rev WOT O'Donnell pastor of the church performed the ceremony. The couple left immediately on a wedding trip to the Pan American exposition.
Stephen Markwick and Miss Minnie Dobson were united in marriage yesterday afternoon by Rev Ho Henry rector of St David's Spiseanad Church at the rectory. They will reside on Price Street.
Miss Mary L Cavanaugh to entertain with a pianoforte recital in Powell's mish rooms on North Washington avenue tomorrow night. Assisted by Miss Rose Arigoni, soprano, and Arthur Morgan. Program includes Spanish Dance No 2, Romance, Etude in A flat, Storm and Sunshine, La Gracieuse duet, and more featuring Florence McCann, Mina Nelile McCann, Lena Koch, Vera Emperor, and Mr. Arthur Morgan.
The license committee of the select council met to study proposed changes to the gross receipts tax for telegraph, telephone, electric, gas, water and street railway firms. They favored keeping a 2 percent tax on some, with plans to raise to 5 percent for certain utilities, while splitting the measures into separate ordinances. Adjustments included lower rates for wagons and cabs, taxes on language carriers, reduced fees for shack agents, and higher real estate and Dumber dealer taxes, with local sales pressures cited by Mr. Merriman.
Advertisement claims a remedy for colds that breaks up symptoms in 24 hours without missing work. Says it prevents a cold if taken at first sign. Mentions price Zou Bold by all druggists.
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