West Scranton Ceremony Abandoned as Groom Disappears
George W Beete a grocery clerk and Harriet J Davia planned an 7:50 pm wedding at a Washburn street home in Scranton. Groom Latimer Reesa fled with a man named Reese after news of the episode spread. The bride, an orphan, faced public humiliation and health decline, with court action expected over the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beete
Sooth Main Avenue
Harriet J. Davia
Washburn Street
Laily
Reese
Tribune
Latimer Reesa
Mira Davis
Apathethin
Presbyterian minister presides at Harris Ace wedding
Reverend John P. Moffat D D pastor of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church officiated last evening at 7 o'clock uniting David R Harris of North Hyde Park Avenue and Miss Ida I Ace of South Sumner Avenue. May Transue played Lohengrin as the couple entered the front room followed by flower girls Nellie Ace and Laura Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
David R. Harris
North Hyde Park Avenue
Ida I. Ace
William Ace
South Sumner Avenue
May Transue
Nellie Ace
Laura Hughes
Carnations and Chrysanthemums Wedding Scene
The ceremony featured baskets of carnations and chrysanthemums under a floral horseshoe of Chrysanthemums with a draped American flag backdrop. The bride wore a brown poplin dress with blue trimmings and carried roses. A supper followed for many guests including Mrs. Jennings of Clark's Summit and Mrs. Hughes of Danville.
Glynn and O Malley Bride at St Patrick’s Church
Patrick J Glynn of 1017 Bennet Street marries Miss Mary EB O Malley of 1201 Jackson Street yesterday afternoon at St Patrick's Catholic Church. John Byrne is groom's friend and Maud O Malley, sister of the bride, is bridesmaid. The bridesmaids wear grey and blue dresses and carry roses. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John O Malley, formerly with Globe Warehouse. Glynn works for Delaware Lackawanna and Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Glynn
Bennet Street
Mary EB. O'Malley
Jackson Street
Hey
J. J. Riwldy
Bt. Patrick's Catholic Church
John Byrne
Maud O' Malley
John O'Malley
Globe Warehouse
The
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Wedding in St Patrick’s Church Ends in New York Trip
At 8 o clock yesterday morning John J. Jordan of Twelfth street and Miss Alice Logan of Chestnut street were united in marriage at St Patrick’s Catholic church with a Mass by Rev J B Whelan. The couple were attended by Thomas Jordan and Miss Elizabeth Logan. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a trip to New York. They will reside at 506 Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jordan
Twelfth Street
Alice Logan
Chestnut Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
J. B. Whelan
Thomas Jordan
Elizabeth Logan
New York
Chestnut, Street
St David’s hall hosts public drawing by St Leo’s battalion
The St Leo’s battalion conducted a public drawing in St David’s hall last evening before a full house. James Baldwin and Miss Margaret Thornton provided phonographic and piano entertainment while Mary McGraw drew the coupons. Prizes went to ticket holders Pling 583, John Kenney 608 bicycle, Mageir Mawn 11 767 26 cash, Owen Lenihan Archbald mine. A committee led by Devine Murphy Regan Durkin and others oversaw the event with a social following and dancing after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Piano
Scranton
John HH. Devine
James Murphy
James Regan
John F. Durkin
Patrick Tolan
Thomas 8
Condors
P. J. McAndrew
Thomas J. Gilroy
John J. Gaushan
James MH. Feeney
James Gibney
Sedal
Miss Thornton
Parish Ladies Plan Fair to Raise Funds
Rev. J Whelan calls St Patrick's parish ladies to meet next Sunday at 7 PM in the basement hall. They will prepare arrangements for a forthcoming fair intended to raise money for parish needs.
Wright's Genuine Health Underwear for Men
A compact circular from the manufacturers promotes Wright's Health Underwear as proven and reliable. The text invites men to inspect the garments and trust the long tested merits, addressing skeptical buyers in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Wright's Health Underwear Promises Warmth and Sanitary Comfort
In submitting Wright's Health Underwear we highlight its rapid perspiration absorption and surface evaporation to prevent chills and illnesses. The fabric uses finest materials with guaranteed long wear and warm fleece woven in. Care in washing fine woolens is simple and endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Parochial Residence Debt Cleared At Large Fair
A parish fair to raise funds to extinguish debt on the parochial residence plans an elaborate event. The principal attraction is Father Whelan's Kentucky horse valued at 8500 to be raffled at one dollar per ticket. Announcement of arrangements will be made next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Whelan
Supper at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Patrons at the Initial supper last evening enjoyed an excellent menu including love cream cake and fruit. Four serving tables were led by Mrs B C Green and others with Misses Elizabeth Heber Lois Fellows. Mrs EB Harrison and Gertrude Effie Fellows. Mrs George Friant Florence Keith Edith Power. Mrs Jesse Knauss Rachel May Jones Mary Hower plus helpers. Women in charge of the event included Mrs R T Hughes Mrs Seth Wrigley Mrs James Jeremiah and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Talle
B.C. Green
Elizabeth Heber
Lois Fellows
EB. Y. Harrison
Gertrude
Effie Fellows
George Friant
Florence Keith
Edith Powler
Jesse Knauss
Rachel Jones
May Jones
Mary Hower
James
Henry Krighbaum
Grice Acker
FO. Hall
the Indies
Tt. J. Hughes
Seth Wrigley
James Jeremiah
Keith
Jenkins
Howell
Summerhill
Enjoyable prongresaive euchre party hosted in South Twelfth area
Miss Elizabeth Jenkins held a lively euchre party at her sister Mrs T Jefferson Heynolds home on South Martin Avenue. Guests included Ade Steenback Annie Davis Annie Jenkins Marthe Davis Margaret Reynolds Mrs Reynolds J W Karcher Dr P D J Jenkins Will J Davis J Jeremy Davis Peter Foust Arthur Stover and T J Reynolds. Luncheon was served at 11 o clock and ladies assisted by Mrs Reynolds. The gathering was noted as Kiotees in every respect and thoroughly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilzabeth Jenkins
South Twelfth Street
T. Jefferson Heynolds
South Matin Avenue
Ade Steenback
Annie Davis
Annie Jenkins
Marthe Davis
Margaret Reynolds
Reynolds
J. W. Karcher
DP. J. Jenkins
Will J
First Club Dance Opens Winter Series for Electric City Wheelmen
The Electric City Wheelmen held their first winter series dance for members and ladies in the auditorium last evening with about thirty couples attending. Prof Llewellyn Jones provided the piano music. The organizing committee included G Kh Ralph, Edward Morse, William Seagraves, Haf Davis, Samuel McCracken and William Lewin. Dancing ran from 8 to 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Llewellyn Jones
G. Kh. Ralph
Edward Morse
William Seagraves
Hawith Davis
Samuel McCracken
William Lewin
Local Society Notes and Church Events Highlight Community
Thomas Elias hosted Ripple Debating Society members at Badwards Court for a business meeting. Fidelian Society of Jackson Street Baptist Church to host entertainment next Wednesday. First Welsh Baptist Church fair planned for November. Mrs Dershimer and daughter attended Capwell-Coleman wedding at Factorsville. Mrs Heycock’s remains arrive from Wilkes-Barre for burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Washburn Street Presbyterian Church concert next Tuesday features a triple quartette and noted artists. Dr. Co. Hall remains ill at home. Young people entertained at Miss Anna Davis’s home with a large guest list. Mrs Anntle Walters’ remains shipped to Philadelphia. Samuel Coyne bitten by a dog owned by Mrs. Kenward. Jolly Six organized by Norma Williams. Randolph Jones returns from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs. William Reeve and Miss Elizabeth Jones visit Plymouth. Miss Grace Palmer visiting Mrs. A. M. Shiffer. Meare Hall entertainment had a crowded house. J Archlie Jones presided, Mrs. Frank Malott led the dance. Saturday Industrial class at First Baptist Church to reopen in Iverite Hall under Mel Lilian Hall and Miss Mabel Dershimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Elias
Badbwards Court
Ripple Debating Society
Fidelian Society
Jackson Street Baptist Church
First Welsh Baptist Church
Alm. Dershimer
Mabel
South Malin Avenue
Capwell-Coleman
Factorsville
Werre
Anna Davis
Fourteenth Street
Rachel Powell
May Belle Sweetger
Elizabeth Wende
Sadie Davis
Barbara Lewis
Lilien Davis
Jennie Jones
Davis
Williams
Kingston
Mosere
W. J H. Finn
Jay Reeve
A. T. Stover
Jackson Street
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
William Reeve
South Garfield Avenue
Elizabeth Jones
Dover
Plymouth
Grace Palmer
Straudshbore
A. M. Bbiffer
South Hyde Park Avenue
Meare’ Hall
Tribune
Wea
J. Archlie Jones
Frank Malot
First Baptist Church
Iverite Hall
Mel. Lilian Hall
Misa Mabel Derehlmer
Miss Minnie Weber Weds Charles Snyder in South Scranton
Miss Minnie Weber of Irving Avenue married Charles Snyder of Central City in a home ceremony last evening. The bride, esteemed in the local circle, wishes for happiness in her new life. The groom, a popular member of Camp No. 4, P.O. of A., is noted in community circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Weber
Irving Avenue
Charles Snyder
Central City
P.O. B
A. Dramoc Rp
Trouble Over the Trumpets
William Fickus of Neptune company faced Alderman’s court on a larceny by bailes charge after refusing to surrender trumpets presented by Goodwill Hare of Allentown. Constable Joseph Woelkers, Neptune foreman, says the instruments were on display in the central city window and were to be returned to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fickus
Neptune Company
tTentes
Bailes
Joseph Woelkers
Fickus
Central City
Neptunes
Goodwill Hare Company
Allentown
Woelkers
Pickus
Local notes and social happenings in Scranton area
Milbury Street church Ladies Aid supper draws praise. Young Willie Meister sustains fractured collarbone from horse kick. he is under care of Dr. Wialsi. New forging department addition underway at Scranton Armory works. Mrs. Mary Senker returns from country visit. Flag to be raised at No 2 School this afternoon. John Brennan and Mary J. Smith wed at St. Joseph church with reception at bride home. St Alphonis T A B meets. Joseph Radle returns from Dalton pheasant hunt. Charles Nahr resigns Sumter Brothers post. joins Globe Warehouse flannel dept. Century Hex HQ on Pittston Ave renovated. Marriage planned for Oscar Truden and Henrietta Schneider next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbury Street Presbyterian Church
Willie Meister
William Meister
Cedar Avenue
Wialsi
Scranton Arle Works
Mary Senker
Stone Avenue
No. 2
John Brennan
Mary J. Smith
Minooka
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
W. T. Gorman
St. Alonsius T. A. B. Society
Joseph Radle
Prospect Avenue
Dalton
Charles Nahr
Irving Avenue
Sumter Brothers
Globe Warehouse
Century Hex Company
Pittston Avenue
Oscar Trudenteh
William Trudenbach
Henrietta Sehneider
Meadow Brook Washer
Peacoal sold to teams at 75 cents a ton. Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
Notable Meeting on Train Bound for Denver
Attorney McAndrew and Mr O Hoyle of Providence met on the train bound for Denver. Their meeting was reported as part of a local transit update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAndrew
O'Hoyle
Providence
Denver
Pleasant Patrick McNally Residence Party in Honor of Miss Mame McNally
A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Patrick McNally on Gilmore Avenue honored their daughter Mame with a series of lively vocal selections and a midnight refreshment. Attendees included Nellie Loughney and many locals from Minooka and nearby towns. A separate surprise welcomed Nellie Loughney back to her Main Street home as the town celebrated her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McNalley
Gilmore Avenue
Mame
Mies McNally
Vyoca
Thore
Missex Allce Nallin
Maria Nallin
Heidger Fitzhenry
Kate
Margie
Ligsie
Dunmore Odd Fellows Install New Officers
Dunmore lodge No 816 Independent Order of Odd Fellows announces its new officers for the coming year. Elected leaders include John B. Cwena grand marshal Armit Thomas grand warden Joshua John grand secretary William F Morgan grand treasurer. Deputy Grand Master A A Vosburg installed additional officers such as Thomas K R Keller toble grand J G Bone vice grand Byron Brady secretary Henry Webber treasurer George Harper trustee and other supporters and wardens in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
John B. Cwena
Armit Thomas
Joshua John
Grind
William EF. Morgan
A. A. Vosburg
Thomas KR. Keller
Toble
J. G. Bone
Byron Brady
Henry Webber
Geo. Harper
Noble Grand
George Harper
Fro Nickerson
Solden Hrady
Arthur Spencer
Winton Burleigh
Ride Scene
Fitchard Webber
Joseph Vickers
Christian Keller
Battle Guard
H. F. Marshall
H. E. Spencer
Flarry Edwards
Jett
Miss Clara Finn Weds David Sears at Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge Miss Clara Finn and David Sears wed at the bride’s parents home on Capouse Avenue. The ceremony was led by Rev. W G Stoupson of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church with four relatives present. The couple, now touring New York state, plan to reside on Pose Avenue upon return. Sears praised as a capable quilter, Finn described as a charming young lady. A large circle of friends offers wedding wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara BE. Finn
David Dd. Sears
Marlon W. Pinn
Capouse Avenue
W. G. Stoupson
Asbury Moethodier Episcopal Church
Sears
Ivan
Concert and Ball Report in Keystone Hall
The Roma band will give a concert and ball in Keystone hall tomorrow evening. The Knights of Malta held an interesting meeting last evening. Routine business was transacted. The L. of A. VF. will hold a social in Washington hall Tuesday evening October. The Twentieth Century dancing class held a dance in Manty’s hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
Keystone Hall
Knights of Malta
L. of A. VF
Washington Hall
Manty’s Hall
Local residents return from Philadelphia exposition and wedding trip
Dr Marey of Cherry street came home yesterday after several days away. Superintendent Bryvilon and An drew departed for Philadelphia to attend the export exposition. Mr and Mrs Arthur Close returned from their wedding trip and will start housekeeping immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marey
Cherry Street
Philadelphia
Regu larly Installed Officers at Cireen Nidge Lodge
The officers of Cireen Nidge lodge were regularly installed last evening in Magante Wall on Dickeon avenue by Dilateleg Depe Ut. The grand, M. E. Sanders, vice-grand J. M. Atherton, weeiplane mec 0. Richardson. Refreshments cigars and speeches followed the installation and were enjoyed by members and many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireen Nidge Lodge
O.ff
Magante Wall
Dickeon Avenue
Dilateleg Depe Ut
Spatihy Grand
M. E. Sanders
J. M. Atherton
Weeiplane
Richardson
Obituary Notices for Mrs. Charlotte Witte and Mrs. Thomne Lamb
Mrs. Charlotte, wife of Nolkon Witte of Mt North Main Avenue, died Wednesday and funeral set for tomorrow at 1 AM with interment in Dalton. Mrs. Thomne Lamb of Seventeenth Street died last evening and is survived by husband and three children. funeral and movement to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Nolkon Witte
Mt North Main Avenue
Dalton
Thomne Lamb
Seventeenth Street
West Ridge residents head to New Mexico coal mines
About six Green Ridge residents will leave for New Mexico within thirty days to work in newly opened coal mines near Raton, where a brother of ex-Senator McDonald is involved. At a Green Ridge Presbyterian meeting last evening Rev. I J Lansing was elected president and a new slate was named. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union also met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John Harvey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
West Ridge
New Mexico
Raton
McDonald
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
I J. Lansing
G. Tt. Davison
George B. Dimmick
A. T. Hunt
J. 1D
Williame
Tian Mis
A. E. Kiefer
A. F. Law
TB. Sturges
Women's Christian Temperance Union
John Harvey
PARE PLACE Venturing Chapters Recruit Eleven New Members
PARE PLACE Camp 177 P.O. S. of A. on Wednesday night initiated eleven new members. Refreshments were served and they adjourned after all had enjoyed a pleasant evening. The Citizen band will give an open air concert at the Junction House Gree Ridge next Thursday evening. The Rev Mr. Lauer's son to fall at his home on Short avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. S. of A
Citteene
Junction House
Gree Ridge
Mr. Lauer
Short Avenue
Local Notes and Moves Across Town Patrolling Homes and Jobs
Frank Oliver and family left for a week in Wayne county for a visit with friends. Mesere, George and Wallace Pater son visited Green Ridge and attended the Green Ridge lodge officers installation. Oliver is visiting friends in the Maple City. B F Killam entertains Green Ridge hunters on his Pike county farm. Edward Walsh recalls Majuba hill 1881 and British Army service. John Morrow left for West Baden to seek rheumatism treatment. Michael B Niland went to Denver after a year with Kan san City work and Appleton & Co. in Chicago en route west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oliver
Electric Avenue
Wayne County
Mesere
George
Wallace Paterson
la Plume
Factoryville Lodge
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Lodge
F. &. Oliver
Honesdale Street
Maple City
Mr. Wilson
Paragon Plaster Company
Corney Marion and
Monsey
B. F. Killam
Pike County
Edward Walsh
Ross Avenue
Majuba Hill
John Morrow
Larch Street
West Baden
Ind
Michael B. Niland
Kansan City
Appleton & Co
Denver
Col
Chicago
Niland
Police Court Notes Record of fines for drink disorderly
Pearl Smith fined 3 pounds in police court yesterday morning on a drink and disorderly charge. Robert Palmer also fined on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Smith
Robert Palmer
Grain-O-maide Promises Healthier Beverage Choice
A reader reports Grain-O outshines coffee after a week of use. She notes it nourishes the system and is freely drinkable for children, advocated as a pure grain drink from grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thre Rainn
Ollaw Te Aires Sekele
Pittston News Briefs Include Assault and Weddings
In Pittston on Oct 1 a tall man attacked Miss Kate Hoy near Leserne avenue, robbing her pocketbook before escaping toward the river as bystanders intervened. Announcements report marriages of Miss Mac Powell to James K. Monie and Harry Compton to Miss Loules B. Mae Mullion, with other nuptials and a fatal shooting listed. A house fire at Adam Albright’s on Campbell's Ledge in Coxton destroyed the structure while the family was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Kate Hoy
Carbomdale
Ohio
Mc Wronnell
Leserne Avenue
Hla
Chute
Boothie
Mindy
Miss Mac Powell
James K. Monie
Alaemuds
Harry Compton
Good Thomas
Madison
N. J
Drew Thoolngfeat Seminary
Wee
Emma Line
Willow Grove
Del
C. M. Surdam
J. Firadehaw
Madixon
N. d
Adam Albright
Campbell
Progress of U S Industries Five-Year Growth 1893–1898
Michael G Mulhall argues in the North American Review that U S industrial output expanded rapidly from 1893 to 1898, with pig iron and steel production surging, cotton consumption rising, wool declining, and imports shrinking despite higher duties. He notes railway profits slipped and port tonnage shifted, yet bank business and public schooling advanced, reflecting broad prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Michael G. Mulhall
North American Review
United States
Mulhall
Union
Europe
Merchant Navy
High Dean
Voessels
New York
Baltimore
New Orleans
Philadelphia
United Kingdom
Japanese Anger Grows Over Manila Rifles Suspicions
In Yokohama Japanese anger rises after suspicions about Japanese aiding Filipino insurgents in Manila. Several Japanese arrested for alleged involvement with Murata rifles found among rebels. appeals to Tokyo may trigger an international incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Vancouver
B. c
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