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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

Page

5

Social Gossip at Sadler Home Marks Ninth Electric Circle Season

The Chatauqua Literary and Scientific Circle and guests gathered at Mr and Mrs W H Sadler on Main Avenue for the ninth season closing assembly. Music by the Misses Bentley Jackson Henwood and Mr Haslander followed by Mrs Sadler’s paper chronicling nine years of the Electric Circle. Toasts by C E Von Storch and remarks by guests preceded a dining tables collation. Also listed are attendees including Miss Albright Miss Anderson Mr Breck and others along with a North Main Avenue Baptist Sunday school class gathering at Merton Emerys home on Church Avenue with Misses Naome Williams Alice Chiappelli Muth Williams Edina Shhetinin Jennie Fors Enna Coyle Margret Dachon Idea Rewehinil Moved Evans Hattie Davis and Georgianna Clark.

Chataqua Literary and Scientife Circle W. OH. Sadler Main Avenue Bentley Jackson Henwood Haslander Sadler Mrs. Breck Me. Gillespie Miss Goetzman George E. Guild Tenwood Misa Trenwonder Lollister Mes Washinder Mise Jackson Jacksom Mr Meister Misa Pickett Melon Ruth Sadler Mel Stone Mia C. H. von Brorch North Main Avenue Merton Emery Church Avenue Naome Williams Alice Chiappell Mire Powell Rachel Derbyshire Phoee Burke Muth Williams Edina Sbhetinin Jennie Fors Enna Coyle Marsaret Dacheon Ideaie Rewehinil Moved Evans Hattie Davis Hattie Finn Bressa Robbing Ruth Hill Nellie Hill Georgianna Clark

Local residents and visitors noted in city roundups

Names of residents visiting or passing through the city include John McDonough of Luserne etc with appendicitis, Minne AL Warman of Montroec, Mrs Pickering’s pacet, County Commissioner John J. Durkin, B. Gaffney and John Coyne. Several others such as Luke Love, Katherine Wahes, Ben F. Maxey, Vincent OConnor, Kitty Lark, and Thiele brothers appear in social notes and wedding attendance. A group of mink makers depart to Goshen Wisconsin for summer work.

John McDonough Luserne Etrect Surlouly Minne AL Warman Montroec Pickering John J. Durkin B. Gaffney John Coyne Luke Love Misa Katherine Wahes John Dr. Paley Nocaretie Academy Rochesters Benjamin F. Maxey Wilkes-Barre Lugerne County McKenna Barrett Vincent O'Connor New York Mra O'Connor Mikeulin Burnett Linden Street Mra. O'Connor Kitty Lark Lundy Cinvinnati

Christian Endeavor Convention and League Meeting Tickets

Cincinnati notices tickets on sale for a Christian Endeavor convention in July with dates July 4th to 7th. San Francisco Wypworth League also advertising tickets on sale from July 8th to 10th. Consult Lehigh Valley Ballad agents for particulars.

Cincinnati Christian Endeavor San Francisco Cal Lehigh Valley

Steam Heating and Plumbing at 231 Wyoming Ave

Trade notice for P F M Howley offering steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue.

P. PF M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Tall Keen Morgan A Choral Leader Of National Scope

The New York press profiles Tall Keen Morgan as a multifaceted choral figure. He directs Ocean Grove concerts and leads The Chor Federation of America while promoting a large summer festival and a vast children’s chorus. His music correspondence school educates over 10,000 learners worldwide.

New York Morgan Ocean Trove United States Enacioia Auditoriam Win Min Morgan Fe Anl Chor Federation of America Ocean West End Choral Union Wml Bist Writer Gaulle Civ Rensini Mr. Morgan Trey

Regimental Orders Open Rifle Practice and Drill Crowd Control

Two regimental orders issued by the Thirteenth Regiment cover rifle range practice and crowd control during drill nights. The senior officer at the armory is to admit no one under fourteen without a parent or guardian, and all entrants must be screened at each door.

Thirteenth Rein Nt Thisll Brigatto, Nou TN Saunton I. A. Watres DPD B. Atherton

Social event at Girace English Lutheran Church

Five ladies hosted a unique Savk Social at Girace English Lutheran Church. The programme featured piano solos, vocal performances, mime on goblets, and phonography, followed by refreshments for the audience.

Savk Elven Hist Ladies of Girace Mr. Weeton

Once More in Jail Vanderbilt Sampson Arrested for Theft

Vanderbilt Sampson, a colored youth recently released from the county jail, was arrested again on charges of stealing money from a store showcase on Raymond Court. Magistrate Milar ordered him committed to the county jail in default of bail after a hearing. His mother, recently arrested, sat through the hearing with a blank look.

Vanderbilt Sampson Joseph Weisberger Raymond Court Milar Vanderbilt

Exam date fixed for mine inspector exams in Lackawanna county

The Board of Examiners fixed July 16 at 2 p.m. in city hall council chambers for exams of applicants for Mine Inspector positions in the First and Second Anthracite districts to replace Roderick and Prytherch. The board includes Snyder Richards Meytson Young and Ruhlaund. Bonn is clerk. Candidates need five years coal mining experience and will be examined before the governor for five year terms.

City Hall Edward Roderick Henry QC Prytherch John F. Snyder Scranton Vaughn Richards Priceburg James BB. Meytson Carbondale James Young Dunmore Alex. Ruhlaund Old Forge Mil Bonn Messrs Roderick and Roderick Lackawanna County Garner

Fountain for Nay Aug park proposed by private donor

A resident asks Director of Public Works John J. Roche to accept a fountain project for Nay Aug Park costing up to 400 dollars. Designs from Mott Iron Works are under review for a 300 dollar fountain, with options including an underground ice water vault. Officials examine bidding bills before advertisement to open bids and assign contracts.

John J. Roche Nay Aug Park Mrectoy Roache Mott Iron Works Reche Phillips Roche

Death of Mrs John Smoulter in Nanticoke convent

Mrs John Smoulter died unexpectedly at 10 PM Tuesday in the convent of the Sisters of Mercy in Nanticoke from heart disease. She was 44, formerly Miss Shea of Nanticoke, married to John Smeuller, and survived by her husband and two daughters aged 14 and 12. Her nephews include attorneys James D Shea, and Charles A Shea.

John Smoulter Nanticoke Sisters of Mery Nanteoke Miss Shea Patrick Shea John Smeuller Luserne County Hones DL Shea Charles A. Shea Wilkes- Barre

Bids For School Supplies And Pencils Considered

The school board received bids for 50 000 pien oll pads and 500 gross Dixon pencils. Fr E Prendergast quoted 314 per thousand or 3700 total, T K Price 915 50 per thousand or 775 total, Reynolds Bros 14 per thousand or 745 total. For Dixon pencils Thomas EH Price offered 245 per gross or 1225 total, Reynolds Bros 240 per gross or 1200 total. Supply committee to review bids, likely tomorrow night.

FR. E. Prendergast T. K. Price Reynolds Bros Dixon Thomas EH

Krause's Cold Cure Promises Fast Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as breaking a cold in 24 hours with no work interruption. It claims prevention if taken at first symptoms and lists price as Ze, noting sale by all druggists.

Pianoforte Recital by Albin Korn Pupils in Guernsey Hall

The pupils of Albin Korn presented a pianoforte recital in Guernsey hall last night before a large audience. Mr Korn demonstrated refined taste in programing and his students showed notable skill under his instruction. Miss Lida Faragan assisted with contralto selections including an aria from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Albin Korn Guernsey Korn Lida Faragan Second Presbyterian Church Choir Vaeccaj Guillotta Romeo Aldana Szlumis Bartlett Maariun Smith Florence Rafter J. G. Seamans Agnes Little Emma Schnell Kate Davis Helen Newcomb Frieda Weener Belle Post Plortense Sissenberger Kelstutis Szlupas

License Ordinance Go-Slow Plan Outlined by Committee

The license committee of the select council met in the municipal building and after 90 minutes decided to report the license tax ordinance at tonight's meeting without amendment but suggest splitting it into two parts. They favored keeping the corporation tax portion separate to avoid broad opposition and discussed a conference committee from both branches to decide on either one ordinance rather than two conflicting measures.

Meo Webster California Rice Los Angeles Mr. Rose Mew Tee Tices Alaska Enorme Mr. Rice Select Council Cosgrove Merriman Messrs. Costello Schroeder Costello

Four Priests Ordained to Serve on Short-Term Assignments

The four newly ordained priests will celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Wilkes-Barre, Olu Forge Ashley, St. Lens Ashley, and Nicholson next Sunday. Assignments are for the day only to allow parish clergy to attend a Hawley cornerstone laying. Bishop Hoban is expected to announce permanent postings later. Father Feeley Nicholson becomes pastor of St. Mark’s Inkerman and Father Quinnan Pittston will lead the Wyoming parish newly created from a Pittston mission.

Stephen O Boyle St. Mary's Wilkes-Barre Joseph Kelly Olu Forge James Lytvh St. Lens Ashley John Herron Nicholson Hawley Hoban Will Jordias Father Feeley St. Mark's Church Inkerman Father Quinnan Pittston Wyoming

Hot Weather Tests Contestants as Scores Narrow Gap

Yester day fatigue from heat did not stop the field as the leaders kept pace. Thirteen points separate the holders of sixth and tenth places, signaling a tight race. Subscriptions should be turned in as soon as possible.

Closing day query for Table No 1 counts

The note lists several names with numbers in a fragmentary table. Frank Kemmerer Factoryville and Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Providence appear with 10 and 50 respectively. other entries include Arthur C Griffis Montrose W H Harris Hyde Park and Miss Minnie Wallis Carbondale with varied marks.

Frank Kemmerer Factoryville Wilhelmina Griffin Providence Arthur C. Griffis Montrose W. H. Harris Hyde Park David Emery Wimmers Minnie Wallis Carbondale E. J. Sheridan Haw- Moy Ee Sea

Unclear Railroad Tragedy Details Amid Accusations

A sister identified as Miss Spring died after an apparent fall from a train. Paralyzation of the system followed, affecting nourishment and bodily functions. A brother asserts she did not jump, believing a sudden lurch while moving between cars caused her fall. He calls the incident accidental.

Miss Spring

Sunday Music at Lodore in Honesdale Sacred Concert

The Maple City band of Honesdale will perform a sacred concert at Lake Lodore next Sunday June 6. Special excursion trains run from all points at reduced rates via Delaware and Hudson with first class catering boats launches and a merry go round. Fare from Scranton is 75 cents with trains leaving the Delaware and Hudson depot at 8 50 and 11 33 a m.

Lake Lodore Maple City Honesdale Delaware and Hudson Shady Grove Scranton

First Presbyterian Sunday School Excursion to Heart Lake

A Friday excursion from Mont rere to Heart Lake, about forty miles away at 1600 feet elevation, with a special train from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station at 8:20 am. Members ride free. others pay 71 cents for adults and 40 cents for children. Return trip departs at 6 pm with stops at Dalton and Glenburn on signal. The Maitland Driving Park hosts two races 2 28 class and 2 20 class, plus foot races and other amusements with dinner and refreshments on the grounds.

Heart Lake Montrere Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Raiilroad Glenburn Dalton Maitland

Tremendous Crowds At Westminster Hotel Auction Sale

Crowds gathered at the Westminster Hotel for a great auction featuring carpets, bedroom and dining room fixtures with bargains for all. Auctioneer I. M. Strong led the sale while drink coffee nearby and a physician recommended it. The notice mentions Punch cigars as a leader among 10 cent cigars.

Westminster Hotel I. M. Strong

Educational Contest standings and weather impact noted

William Miles led with three points per leader in The Tribune Educational Contest yesterday while weather caused a drop in returns. Sixth to tenth place remains tight, with potential changes before Saturday night as some fear others withhold points. A full description runs daily on page four, with subscription details for participation.

William Miles Tribune The Scranton ‘Tribune Seranton

Council session and church group meet in Scranton tonight

Tonight two meetings are listed in Scranton. The first gathers councila and pupils from John T. Wathine studio at College Hall. The Ladira Aid Society of All Souls Vale verealist church hosts Mea J Meld at Adame Avenue. Attornesa Comoelus Comegye will speak before Scranton No. 023 Noval Arcanum in Gadd Fellows Hall on Wyoming Avenue.

Councila John 'T. Wathine College Hall Ladira’ Aid Society The All Souls’ Vale Verealist Church Mieels J. A. Meld Adame Avenue Attornesa Comoelus Comegye Memhers of Scranton Enunedl Noval Arcanum Gadd Fellows Hall Wyoming Avenue

Injuries Caused Her Death Susan B Spring Dies After Fall

Susan B Spring, reportedly jumping from a Lackawanna train near Henryville Thursday, died in Stroudsburg from traumatic fever caused by injuries to the head face and shoulders. She was 64 and remained at her late love's home at 36th Street New York until her relapse Saturday evening.

Susan B. Spring Henryville Stroudsburg New York Misa Spring

Summer Weight Underwear Promises Comfort and Cheer

Advertisers claim wearers stay cooler and happier in the heat with their Summer Weight Underwear. The copy highlights comfort and a bright mood as key benefits for warm months.

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