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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1897
Page
7
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Charles Lee of Waverly, hotel keeper, was arraigned in Alderman Wright s court after James Nichols of Clark s Summit filed to collect 11 50 alleged unpaid wages for potato digging and sheep shearing done four years ago. Wright reserved ruling to study the law.
Matin Harber of Old Forge faced Alderman John Howe yesterday on charges of shooting two goats owned by Loula Chase. The goats wandered from Chase’s pen into Barber’s yard, causing property damage before Barber fired, injuring them. Barber was fined 8, paid promptly.
The Scranton Ice Company purchases the stock and goodwill of Birdseye, long run by John Griffin, to serve Birdseye patrons. Scranton Ice retails Poyntelle Ice from Stevens and Silbee, supplying the finest ice to Scranton customers direct from lake packing houses.
The high school alumni banquet and reception were held at the Fauret house on Washington avenue. Attendees criticized the Board of Control for refusing to let the high school building be used as a banquet hall, with President Jennings defending the decision and calling critics evasive. New officers were elected and numerous alumni attended the event.
Yesterday morning at 1 o'clock at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Mary James of the West Side wed Frederick Jones of Pittston Avenue in a ceremony witnessed only by the parents. The quiet event reflects a simple family gathering for the nuptials.
Peter Logan of Dickson City was stabbed five times by Frank Morgan after an earlier clash with Morgan who knocked Logan down. Richard Logan, Peter’s nephew, was slashed on the left arm while trying to intervene. Morgan surrendered at North End police station. Peter Logan lies in uncertain condition.
Police search today for Marie Gutzeo of Park Place aged ten who took fifty dollars from her father Bernardo and fled with Carlo Row. The note promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as cures and blood purifiers with a dubious price reference.
The case before Alderman Millar drew fifteen women witnesses as County Detective Leyshon sought to prove Mrs Parfrey unfit to care for her nine year old son Frankie. The boy will be housed at the Home for the Friendless while indenture is decided by county judiciary.
Misa Jennie Staples daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Staples of 1715 Penn avenue Green Ridge wed Charles Ostrander at the bride’s home with Rev J P Moffatt officiating. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn, a bridal arch, and a wedding dinner while guests and out of town relatives gathered. The couple will honeymoon in Middletown New York and plan to be at home after June 20 residing on Tenth street.
There was no change in the situation at the South Mill yesterday. General Manager Wehrum would not say if he planned to visit New York to consult with company officers, stating only that condition remains unchanged. Tripp Farm Lots ready for sale and pricing is available.
A local retailer promotes its Fora stock as the best wedding gift option emphasizing price and quality. The message presents the collection as ideal for couples seeking value and reliable craftsmanship.
A fragmented listing notes novels by noted writers in stock and a quick sale of kitchen goods. It advertises knife and fork sets for 39 cents, each with white metal and steel blades, presented in lush lined boxes and Rogers make.
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