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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented city notes describe Alderalastoc marriage gossip, rail head company employes, collieries in Delaware and Cunningham, and St Pauls commencement at Ciron Ridge. Also mentions a railway venue and a rescue mission event, plus a legal notice about tax stamps and a baffling letter delivery incident.
Darling's Congress of Trained Animals showcases a new gedeuphratic triumph of the twentieth century. A tented exhibition travels daily during the season presenting midget dogs ponies and monkeys performing varied feats. The show appeals to ladies and children with affordable admission as Darling's Little Darlings tours in a grand highway pageant with exotic four wheeled tableau vans and open cages.
Portable fairground exhibit promises two daily shows at 2 and 5 pm on Ash Street grounds. Thoroughly waterproof canvas and family friendly display target children this weekend.
John Wookinig a Hickory milk dealer was arrested at the suit of Clark Ridgway of Abington City alleging use of three Ridgway milk cans and several bottles. Kirby claims cans came from Susquehanna county and denies criminal intent, while Alderman Kasson remanded him for court. The DSS act makes misuse of another’s milk cans a crime regardless of how obtained.
Students from J T Watkins vocal studio perform a recital in College Hall tonight. The program includes operatic and classical selections with various performers such as Miss Jessie Frintlog, Miss Mary Niland Buch, Miss Bartlica Gibbons Parker, and Miss Moriha Matthews Warner.
Police and aldermen report the arrest of Atime Moret near South Sonne for assault and battery. Pratik Singleton alleges the attack occurred on South Washington Avenue last week. Singleton says the assault was unprovoked. Moret was held for a hearing before Magistrate Mewes. Bail set at 1000 dollars.
In West Scranton on a rainy Wednesday a dozen weddings occurred from St Peter's Cathedral to Simpson Methodist. The Keator Fellows union at Simpson Church drew crowds as guests overflowed, families celebrated, and a Pan-American exposition trip followed the reception at 220 Tenth Street. The ceremony featured Lohengrin march and Mendelssohn, with a large bridal party and roses. The couple will reside with Fellows' mother in North Scranton after a honeymoon.
Miss Margaret Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs O J Campbell of Dobson Street and John Gordon of New York wed at St Peter's Cathedral in Scranton with a solemn mass. Rev J O Griffin presided and Rev A O Reilly celebrated. A breakfast followed before the couple departed for New York Archbald saw a second ceremony as Miss Jennie OBoile married Prof William A Kelly at St Thomas Church with a full nuptial mass and a large local wedding party.
At St Peter's cathedral Miss Anna Barrett and James McKinney wed in a nuptial mass. Bridesmaid Elizabeth Cosgrove and best man T J Houlihan attended with ushers Frank J McCawley and Owen McDonnell. After a reception the couple left for Pan-American exposition and Thousand Islands.
Thomas J. O'Brien of South Washington Avenue and Miss Sadie J Fay of Fourteenth Street wed yesterday afternoon at St. Thetricek's Church. Rev. who R. Whelin officiated. The bride wore white batiste with white lace, carried a bridal bouquet. Groom James Hurley attended. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will establish a new home on Hyson Street.
Miss Mary Loretto Gilwallon and John Trainor united in marriage at St Peter's Cathedral at high noon. Rev. A. A. O'Telley officiated. Bridesmaids Miss Margeret O'Boyle and others. The bride wore a mous dress trimmed with lace and carried American Beauty roses. After the ceremony a reception was held at 40 Phelps Street. The couple will tour the East until July 6 and then reside on North Wyoming Avenue.
Miss Sara Walsh of Routh Feranton and Frank McCarren of Jersey City wed at St Peter's Cathedral with Miss Catherine McCaurren as bridesmaid and PPPF Higgins as groomsman. The couple plan a Buffalo Expo visit and residence in New York.
The bride wore grenadine over purple silk with bridesmaids in steel foulard silk and white bouquet. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s sister’s home on Lackawanna avenue. The couple left at noon for the Pan American exposition, Mia. McCaffrey supervised at A BR Warman & Co, and the groom is superintendent of the Taylor silk mill.
A wedding at the parsonage of Jackson Street Baptist church was solemnized by Rev. Thomas de Gruchy D D. Groom W G Thomas of 420 North Sumner Avenue and Miss Sarah A Morgan of 163 North Everett Avenue were married. The bride wore blue Pouyard silk with white chiffon and carried bridal roses. Mildred Thomas was bridesmaid in steel grey Pouyard silk with roses. William Vaughn attended the groom and after remarks the couple left by the midnight train for Allentown and Philadelphia. They will reside at 64 North Everett Avenue on their return.
Edwin T. Scott of Spring Brook and Mise Anna Rosar of Brook Street were married yesterday at St Marys Church by Rev Peter Christ. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown and was supported by Anna Caulfield Lucia Snyder and Ottilie Noth as bridesmaids. Joseph Rosar Terrence Carey and Michael Bieler served as ushers. A reception followed at the bride’s home with floral decor, hosting out of town guests Aiba Scott Statton Seybolt Sprague.
Rev FE J Melley marries Thomas Fox of Carbondale to Clara Doyle of Beech street in a noon ceremony at St John’s church. Bride’s party includes Nellie Ryan. Clarence Doyle attends groom. A reception follows. couple to Buffalo Pan-American Exposition for honeymoon. Fox is a foundry foreman. Doyle previously worked as a saleslady at Mears & Hagen’s store.
William R. B. Kemp married Elsie Ayuba Lockard yesterday at Mrs. B. E. Crothenell’s home. Rev. Robert F. L. Pierce of Penn Avenue Baptist officiated. Bride wore rose colored silk, carried bridal roses. After a wedding breakfast by Hanley, they began a tour to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Kemp is secretary of the Machinists’ union.
Rev Father McHale of Pittston officiated yesterday at St Joseph’s church Minooka over the marriage of Miss Jennie Loughney of the borough to James Thinkin of Taylor. The bridal party included Kathryn O’Mindle y as bridesmaid and George Thinkin as best man. the couple departed for a wedding tour after a reception at the bride’s home.
Dominick Weir of South Scranton married Miss Anna Mullen of Division street in St Patrick's church yesterday morning. Rev John Dunne performed the ceremony. Miss Filla Mullen attended the bride. The couple wore white gowns and hats, carried roses, and left for an extended wedding journey after a dinner at the bride’s home.
Anthony McDonald and Mary Lawler wed at St Peters Cathedral by Revd AS O Reilly. Miss Venrietta Wahl married Thomas P Harres at St Peters by Rev AL O Reiy. TW Gaige and Winnie Cahill united at St Patrick's with attendants John Diblin and Lizzie Cahill. George W Duffy wed Ruth M Madden at St Patrick's with family in attendance. Denis St Vollins and Annie Foole married at St Patrick's. Patrick McDermott wed Mabel Cook at St Patrick's. George Evans wed Elizabeth Jones of Taylor at Jackson Street Baptist Church with attendants. They plan to reside in Taylor.
Superintendent W H Davis of the Sun quole silk mill denounces a Thief last week tale that he recruited staff from Paterson. He says no advertisement was placed in Paterson and he would offer 1000 if any proof existed. He claims no workers from Paterson recently arrived or applied. The report is pure fiction.
A court issued an injunction against strike leaders at the plant, ordering them to refrain from intermixing with workers and from interfering with union operations. The order was served to the strike leaders, aiming to end the labor disruption at the facility.
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