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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1901

Page

5

Wedding of Miss Sars Mordhaan in Mauston Pac

A detailed account of the wedding of Miss Sars Mordhaan in Mauston Pac. The ceremony at Fordham residence featured Dr Lansing of the Presbyterian church officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine with lace and orange blossoms, attended by bridesmaids and family members from Mauston and beyond. A reception followed and a bridal tour planned including the Pan American exposition at Buffalo. Several out of town guests and local dignitaries attended and extended best wishes.

Dofehoek Troma Bauer Miary Isabel Kayes Helen Plaskel Httle Jerelyn Leon Fordiwin Mabel Osland Fordin L. Clyde Bixler Maston Lansing Fordham Buffalo Willis Manville Harry Reynolds Mere Mise Poore Arthur Dunn Georgian Dunn J. Merritt Fordstain Preston Rahingon Bixler B. Wilkow I. Pinon J. Merritt Fordham Rio Janeiro Brasil Josephine Fleming Boston Mass James Steet Robert Jadwin Carbondale Charlea Whitman Newark N. Do D. F. Dimon Balthmare Carvaline Hall Kathryn Updegraff Kimiva von Douglas J. C. Hall North Main Avenue Sutliffe Huntington Nellie Hughes Luverne Unitota de Sutliffon Rey

Wedding of Elizabeth Man Jey to Dr William H H Metheeves

A detailed Scranton area wedding notice describes the ceremony at Dunmore and reception at the Manley residence. Specifics include the bride Miss Elizabeth Man Jey, groom Dr William H H Metheeves of Green Ridge, officiant Rev M B Donlan, deacon Rev Pook McManus, bridesmaids and attendants, bridal gown of white satin with Duchess lace, gifts including a $4,000 check and a furnished Marion Street house, and a honeymoon planned for Pan American exposition and other locations.

Dinmore Mise Cathiarine Minley T. TD. Niland Cireen Ridge Pant Corry John Diovan Aliee Gilmartin Mary Mettate Madward Cawley Prof. Bauer Ellenberg Marion Street Manley Hanley Edgar Connell John Gibbons WB. Manley Emmettshire Father Wratt Port Jervis Walsh N. Yor Mus

Personal notices of upcoming travel and social events

The item lists several individuals including Miss Margaret Pitegaiteick of Carbondale and Mr William McClave with families planning visits and trips abroad. It notes a six week absence for a party, with various attendees preparing for visits to areas such as Carbondale and Bridgeport and a forthcoming wedding party.

Vurapean Viel Costen Carishad Martite Aerlin Maris Listedon Cle Charles A. Thartley Venteilecuiet Lalein Vilepateieh Cento Heilond Doiser Bridgeport Wis Aister Miegaret Carbondale Witherthier Datton

City Council Defeats Central Rapid Transit Action

Select Council kills a pair of measures on the Central Rapid Transit Street railway and the hook and ladder truck contract after vigorous debate led by Mr. Clemons. Resolutions for ratifying bids and bank conditions were narrowly defeated, while a motion to postpone the hose and ladder agreement prevailed.

Select Council Vermeer Central Rapid Transit Ple Director of Public Safety Wormser Egalle Directory of Public Safety Wilkes-Barre Mc Vaughan Yous Costello Malonex Melvin Selinotder Sotedetor Vanehian Mallow Nave Huse Minin Evans Morgan Merriman Cosgrove Clemons Orogte MeIadrew Oniten MerAndrew Schneider Morano Chitton Hon Mewrinin Cosgrave Olivet Sehroeder Clann Vinglon O' Boyle Nova Tose Malone Schmeteer O'Malley McAndrew Keyser Valley Hose Company Winstmno Valley Taylor Avenue Reading

South Scranton Horsemen Race at Speedway Provide Fast Events

A group of South Scranton horsemen tested speed at the Speedway yesterday afternoon drawing over 800 spectators. Races featured Gehart Berry Charles Kaester and Peter Macker in multiple heats with times around 1 minute 18 seconds, 1 17, and similar marks. Officials included judge J. Kelly and timekeepers Rod Robinson, Smith Gorman, with J. Schunk as stakeholder.

South Scranton Speedway Charles Kaester Gehart Berry Peter Macker Charlies Kaestner Peter Mackera Charles Kastner Gehart Herrey Peter Maeker Tirat G. Berry C. Kaestner Peter Mackr Firat C. Kiestner C. Berry TY Micke Lim Fiest C. W Kaestner Po Macker Tim J. Kelly Rod, Robinson Smith Gorman J. Schunk

Five New Priests Ordained in Scranton Diocese

Rev. Stephen O Boyle Rev. John Heffron Rev. James Lynch Rev. Joseph Kelly and Rev. Patrick Loughney were ordained by Bishop Hoban at St Peter's Cathedral. The ceremony was attended by notable clergy including Rt Rev Monsignor Garvey and Rev Coffey. Each will celebrate first masses at their respective parishes next Sunday and be assigned to Scranton diocese postings.

Stephen O'Boyle John Heffron James Lynch North Scranton Joseph Kelly Minooka Patrick Loughney Titston Hoban St. Peter's Cathedral Mons BE. A. Garvey Vv. G This Father Stelly M. FP. Crane St. Mary's Avocn Father O' Boyle J. V. Moylan Holy Rosary Father Lynch McManus Father Loughney Mooa. Garvey St. John's Pittston Rach Holy Tosary Church Pathor Heffron Mother O'Boyle St. Mary's Seminary Father Belly St. Joseph's Church Aid Panther Loughney St. John's Church Fathers O'Royle Layneh, Kelly Theffron Baltimore Scranton Mather Loughney St. Michael's Toronto Buffalo

Opening of New Quarters by Firemen Relief Association

Tonight the Firemen's Relief association will open its handsome new quarters on Spruce Street. A housewarming follows the event with a parade at ten o'clock in which members of the old volunteer department participate.

Firemen's Relief Association Spruce Street Tevclock

Miss Minnie Wallis Leads as Carbondale Contestant Gains

Miss Minnie Wallis of Carbondale wins the largest return in a local contest while Garfield Anderson nears third place. Other participants improve their scores by starting promptly, boosting their points.

Minnie Wallis Carbondale Garfield Anderson

Table No 2 Pondered Shows Beds in Nao Soon Closing Way

The fragment asks how many will be in Table No 2 and Table Nao, noting numbers 36 and 23. The terse prompt hints at a puzzle or tally question about arrangements or counts in a closing route.

Recital of the Juniors At Guernsey Hall Impresses

A lively recital by Scranton College of Music juniors last night in Guernsey hall featured Lillian and Katherine Parr Romayne Gross Histed Flossie Shields Rhea Shields Bessie Pierce Kathe Kearney Nora Fahey Susie Magen Edith Morgan Leanra Wiigrent. Margaret Andreus of Wilkes-Barre and Arthur Morgan of Scranton provided vocal parts. Both groups sang well and drew enthusiastic applause.

Guernsey Hall Scranton College of Music Lillian Katherine Parr Romayne Gross Ath Histed Flossie Rhea Shields Bessie Pierce Kathe Kearney Nora Fahey Susie Magen Edith Morgan Leanra Wiigrent Mise Maurgaret Andreus Wilkes- Birre Arthur Morgan

Court House News Notes Misread Entries Incomplete

Court house notes describe a pest examination schedule and related actions. Names such as Wood Bell and Wy Cowperwull appear as collectors or sureties with amounts referenced, including S800. Other individuals mentioned include West Widingtom and S. Clagivell in unclear contexts.

Ln Audente Wood Bell Groentiehd Willian West Widingtom Northup Andldames S. Clagivell

Musical festival and excursion plans announced

A June schedule describes a Monday June 24 trip with round trip tickets, 600 hotel accommodations at Hotel Gibbs near the exposition grounds, and a two day June 26 27 choir festival with 4000 voices from 100 societies at the seventy fourth regiment armory. The plan includes a Niagara Falls visit Friday and 38 tickets valid ten days with information at Liederkronn hall on Thursday night or Sunday afternoon.

Hotel Gibbs Exposition Grounds Seventy-fourth Regiment Armory United States Niagara Falls Liederkronn Hall

Common Council Moves On Tax Proposals And Amends

The Common Council debated Calpin’s license tax on second reading. Ruane offered a sweeping amendment raising gross receipts taxes for water gas steam heating, lighting, telephone and telegraph firms. The council dodged telegraph tax, passing the ordinance as introduced on second reading.

Calpin Ruune Aly Ruane Council Messrs Clark Alworth

Liederkrantz Excursion Train to Buffalo Notice

The Lackawanna railroad will attach vestibuled coaches to train No 1 from Scranton at 6 00 for the Liederkrantz society excursion to Buffalo on Monday June 24. Members should see committee or ticket agent for details. Train will leave at 0 40 Monday morning.

Lackawanna Railroad Scranton Liederkrans Society Lackawanna

Low Fares to Pan American Exposition via Lehigh Valley

Five day Heketa passes good only in day coaches will be sold Tuesdays and Saturdays from Scranton for $6.00 round trip. Ten day tickets available daily good on every train except the Black Diamond Express for $4.00 round trip from Scranton. Also promoting a new cigar Kilon.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Seranton

Married in Scranton by Rev Fort

The couple Howard B. Blees and Bertha Clancy of Scranton were married January 1, 100 by Rev. W. J. Fort at Kleasolancey venue, with the ceremony witnessed by local residents.

Kleasolancey Scranton Rev W. J. Fort Howard B. Blees Bertha & Clancy

Coigar Sale Ad with Limited July 1 Offer

An old retail advertisement promotes a coal or coal-like product for a price of 5 to 7 dollars per hundred, claiming it is as good as a premium option costing 1007. The notice sets a sale period valid until July 1 and names I. G. Coursen as wholesaler and retailer.

Ouly I. G. Coursen

Educational Con contest shows Carbondale lead with Minnie Wallis

Yesterday's out of town day in The Tribune's Educational Con test saw Carbondale contestants dominate with 46 of 41 points credited to Carbondale and Clark's Summit entrants. Minnie Wallis leads scoring from Carbondale, followed by Anderson and Miles with Buckingham, Pedrick and Kemmerer close behind as rivals gain ground. The list of leaders grows more enthusiastic and readers are urged to join, obtain subscription blanks, and begin scoring in upcoming tables.

Tribune Carbondale Clark Minnie Wallis Garfields Anderson Mr. Miles Anderson Vida Pedrick Clerk’s Summit Kemmerer Buckingham Miss Meredith August Brunner

Inspect Connell Park by City Officials Tomorrow

Director of Public Works Trade invites members of both city councils and local architects to a general inspection of Connell Park improvements. Two special cars depart the municipal building for the park at 3 oclock. A tent will be erected and a repast to be served after the inspection.

Connell Park Oolock

Police and Aldermen Report New York Street Crime

Police and aldermen discussed a New York Street burglary and a truck theft incident. They reported a suspect fled after a struggle near a car window and stole items. other witnesses described a man offering whiskey and illegal sales at a local venue. The case prompted a court appearance with a bail set.

John Wolver New York Street Mrs. Welver Lealreser Wolver John Shimak Atetio Mei Petie Vannah Om Pale Ata Hewelie Sharak Omyak

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