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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1901

Page

5

Valentine Birtley Hosts Evening of Music and Friends

Social Gossip reports a Friday night gathering at North Main Avenue home of Valentine Birtley with music and singing. Guests included Bert Thomas, Tom Phillips, Rufus Richards, Edgar Richards, and David Birtley with Miss Theis and others sharing in a friendly social hour offering refreshments and gifts.

Valentine Birtley North Main Avenue Bert Thomas Thoms Phillips Rufus Richards Edgar Richards David Birtley Resur Price Tillian Metts Ronnie Klynn Lottie Birtley Annie Tofiie Batethi Benjamin Wilhelmina Griffin Lian Merels Biditl Dads My Beithe Theis Pum Iy Milan Tirhadde Rosa Drie Rofog Niehaid Modid Birtley Albert Ilo Hert Thomas Frank Curndine Savi Lowi

Visiting dignitaries and student trips near Withyston

A noisy, error-filled report notes visiting figures including Axistant Wortmaster and Miu D W Mowel in Withyston, and mentions Charles W Schank, Archibald, and Agnes W Lotghunmorstin. It covers travels to Napton and Rather Cotygh and hints at international education ties with Europe, France, and Guinea.

Miu D. W. Mowel Withyston W. OH Moston Charles W. Schank Dudge Mo Rilwande Bia Fain Dba AL Baate Ed Archibald Lotghunmorstin Bevel Gear Manor Ney Weiter Sf Giaigh Tliat Hiv

Country Club Reelects Directors at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting on Saturday the country club re elected directors J Bend Dimmick Charles Weston and J B Boargos for three years. The golf season opened with a handicap match won by Luw Watking. A. HH Stoves presided with AL Hunt as secretary and an elaborate tea served by Mrs Brady Mrs O B Sturges and Mrs W W Scranton on the entertainment committee.

J. Bend Dimmick Charles & Weston J. B. Boargos Luw Watking HH. Stoves AL Hunt Wrs Brady B. Sturges

Four Excellent Artists at Schumann-Heink Concert

The Schumann-Heink concert, praised as an unprecedented treat, features Madan Schumeann-bleink, Mist Meat Powell, Ffrangceon Davies and Mrs Haye Livekstone. Henry Wolfsohn of New York arranges arrival for a smooth Scranton evening, with doors at 7 oclock for advance ticket holders.

Wolding Orlock Ail Clagverm Seranteniana Otelew Belwedineg Madan Sehumeann-bleink Mist Meat Powell Ffrangceon Davies Haye Livekstone High Estoen Diy Henry Wolfsohn New York Ecity

Funeral for Prof Willard Grant Held at Family Home

The service for late Prof Willard Grant principal of Scranton High was held yesterday at his Madison Avenue residence attended by intimate friends. Naval gifts from pupils and staff filled the room, with Dr James McBeod offering prayer and Rev Hubert F P Pierce reading a wartime poem honoring those who fall at their posts. Pallbearers included Prof. Wagner, Flood, Welles, Loomis, Sweller and Lawrence Stelle. interment followed at Dunmore cemetery. The high school will resume at its usual hour today after delayed opening.

Willard W.inant Scranton High School Madison Avenue Decenard Tistractor Tev James Mcbeod First Presbyterian Church Trev Hubert FP. Y. Pierce Grant Hits John A. Wagner Edward Flood A. Ti. Welles J. M. Loomis Tue the Sweller Tlaiwrence Stelle Dunmore The Campbell Council of AM Lated Scranton Connell Zohnder Tratel Jermyn Richmond Richmond Locomotive Works Lehigh Railroad Cmpany Coxton Wilkes-Barre North Wilkes-Barre Lehigh Dieskon Works Tixeter Tron Sheldon Tuller T. T. Cynfield Lackawanna New York Hoabeken

Out-of-Town Attendance Planned for Milk Ball Opening

The ticket committee estimates fifteen hundred visitors from outside Wilkes-Barre will attend the armory opening. Tickets cost ten dollars for gentlemen and ladies, four dollars for ladies. Distribution targets Northeastern Pennsylvania banks hotels and drug stores with sales efforts across Philadelphia, Masten, Honesdale, and other towns. Return-ticket arrangements with railways are being organized for out-of-town attendees.

D. Bh. Atherton Board of Trade Rooms Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Masten Honesdale Wurtieg de

Police and aldermen report arrests and recoveries

A series of arrests is reported including a woman charged with larceny and a contractor detained on a prior warrant. Police recovered a large portion of stolen goods from local businesses and warehouses. Vouchers and pupils from Scranton High School are to resume work with George Idlewell as superintendent.

Fodder's Sweet Corn at Clark & Co.'s Trade Sale

The listing shows sweet corn fodder offerings from Clark and Company at 201 Washington Avenue. Trade note attached lists ai and G Ht as catalog references.

Clark & Co Washington Avere

Nine Hour Day Demanded by Scranton Machinists

President Zonder of the Allis-Chalmers firm met with local unions to discuss wage questions and a nine hour day. Arb itration proposed by employers fails to satisfy strikers who vow to continue action and mobilize in support of the machinists union.

W. D. Zonder McLaren Dickson Shops Allis-Chalmers Company Willie Dunemore Tron and Steel Company Nitesheur Diy M.N. McLaren Alis-Chalmers Company Dean Avenue W.od. Zehnder Scranton Bell and Nut Works Delaney Dicksen Manufacturing Company Cliff Street Tribune Thornton Lalor Babar Lior Rees Allis- Chilmers Speranton Wilkes-Burve Young Allis-Chalners Companys Scranton Wilkes-Barre National Metal Trades Association Titertional Association of

League Agents In New Role After City Bust

Three Camilles pes siding workers from Cireen Ridge and three Providence youths were arrested for disorderly conduct at the corner of Washington Avenue and Delaware Street. Alderman Batley imposed fines on the three girls and one youth. the rest were released after leniency talks. Residents complain the corner has long seen disturbances and insults to women.

Camilles Pes Cireen Ridge Providence Robert Wilson William Linney Munteipulleanene Washington Avenue Delaware Street Batley Wonen Lowing

Hitchcock Denies Dismissal of Two Officers

The director of public safety denied a circulated statement claiming James Teel and George Weat were dismissed for sending a bus detective with a forged beer order. He told Tribune reporters the claim is unfounded and the officers will remain with the department.

Hecorder Moly James Teel George Weat Director of Public Safety Hitchoock Hitchvuck Fevdng On Tribune Department of Public Satersy

Sailor Cawley Critical After Pittston Shooting

Report says the sailor known as Cawley lies in a Pittston hospital in very critical condition after a Friday night shooting. Authorities name Joseph Vescu Vies and Duryea saloonkeeper as persons of interest. a hearing before Squire Gilboy is scheduled for this morning.

Sailor Cawley Pittston Hospital Mavila Cawley Joseph Vescuvies Duryea Mlouen Yesvovics Iin Squire Gilboy

Leaming Corn for Silage Onboard RB Clark & Co

Plant material identified as leaming corn for silage purposes, offered by RB Clark & Co. with loading FOB at Washington Avenue. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR. item appears as a commodity listing or notice of sale.

Clark &O's Washington Avenue

The Leader Unchanged in Early Second Week Contest

The Leader remains unchanged as the contest enters its second week. Many others should enter promptly, including ambitious young people urged to send their names to the paper.

Schwenker

Standing of the Leading Contestants

The standings show Frank Kemmerer of Factoryville ranked fifth with 10 points and BR Leo Huber of Scranton listed in the lead section with due mention of points.

Frank Kemmerer Factoryville Leo Huber Scran- Tom Secveree Evae

Contests Week Ends With Five Returning Points Leaders Stable

The first week shows three leaders still in front as Schwenker Braunner gain on Meyer who added no points. Branner adds four, Kemmere climbs from fifth to fourth within one point of Meyer. Many new names expected as scores are tallied daily after 4 pm.

Schwenker Braunner Mrr Meyer Inc South Servantan Ma Branner Carbondale Kemmere Factoryville Meyer Onti Oclocek Tames Andy Gwethon Tribuune The Tribune

Educational Contest Calls Scranton Readers to Join

A notice invites ambitious youths to join the Tribune Educational Contest. It explains the second week begins today and encourages readers to recruit subscribers to support their education. The top contestant is Schwenker with 48 points. others can tie by starting now and gaining four yearly subscribers. For details, send inquiries to Holstor Educational Contest, Scranton Tribune, Scranton, Pa.

Scranton the Tribune Schwenker Tribune Scranton Tribune

Wallace Circus Pleases WashingtonReaders with Acrobatic Feats

The Wallace Show drew large crowds in Washington City with acrobatic feats by the Nelsouw family and the five-seated troupe. Promoter promises further performances in Scranton with the Seaveilen troupe and other acts. critics praised the program as entertaining and well staged.

Wallace Scranton Washington City D.C Enw Bowie Disordis Nelsouw

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