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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
5
Miss Vernon opens a cooking class Monday at 10 am in St Luke's parish rooms with pastry and dessert dishes listed. The event aims to benefit the Girls' Friendly Society and draw a large attendance.
Hon W H Jessup remains in Harriebore and Taille Moran of New York City visits the city. Frederick Fuller, Poor I director, spent yesterday at the Silliside Home. Miss Lingle Buydam has returned from a visit with friends in New York. Miss Agnes Buller of Mooasle is in the ape of Mia. J J O Malley of Railroad avenue and Mrs H A Hopewell with children visit relatives in Willameport and Muney, Pa. Quartermaster W J Tracer returns to Lattimer to rejoin the Thirteenth regiment. William Davies and Mrs Cassie Jenkins of Jermyn, Pa, married yesterday by Rev D P Jones at the Tabernacles church in West Scranton.
Bauer's band and the Lyric quartette will entertain at Laurel Hill Park on Saturday Sept 18. The quartet includes Thomas Beynon David Stepans John W Jones and P H Warren with Lew Jones as accompanist. Afternoon program 3 to 6 and evening show at 7:45. Bauer's orchestra of six plays dance music 2 p m onward in the pavilion.
The Women's Keeley league held a social event at a Madison avenue residence with attendees from the Women's Christian Temperance union, St Pauls Society Green Ridge and St Irene's Society South Side. Rev J J B Feeley Rev Foster A Gift Dr S H Vorhees delivered addresses. Miss Caroline Dorsey and Miss E Dorsey spoke, with songs by Miss Greeves and singers L Peekhill and E Dorsey. Mrs Van Buskirk presided. Katherine Maher read the National convention report. Cake and cream followed.
The final sessions of the W C T U convention opened with devotions and reports. Delegates adopted resolutions urging reduction of state officer salaries to balance budgets and praised Christ precepts as the foundation of the movement. The event featured officers elected for various superintendencies and a closing program of performances by the Hall sisters and Rice and Barton Gaiety company at Pavis theatre.
Miss Minnie Barris of Ash street Petersburg and Joseph Newhouse Jr of Birch street were married yesterday at 8 AM in St Mary s German Catholic church by Rev Peter Christ. The ceremony included nuptial mass and a wedding breakfast at the bride s home. The couple Honeymoon in New York.
Judges Archhbald and Gunster presided as many applicants were granted citizenship while others were refused for insufficient English or knowledge of American institutions. The bench warned candidates to study republican government before reappearing.
Mr and Mrs J J Williams hosted a dancing party at the bicycle club in honor of their daughter's friend Miss Hinman of Dunkirk New York. The early autumnal function drew the city's younger society element and guests from out of town. Grace Williams assisted in receiving with Miss Hinman while Bauer supplied the music Huntington served the supper.
Patrick Waldron, a horse auctioneer, was arrested yesterday on assault and battery charges from an incident at a sale involving Joseph Summers. The dispute led Alderman Howes to obtain a warrant, but the case was settled without a hearing.
The first organ recital of the season will be held next Tuesday evening at Elm Park church. Mr. J Alfred Pennington will perform with the Elm Park church quartette. Admission is free but attendees are asked to give a silver offering.
B. G. Coursen presents Sardou’s Madame Sans Gene at the Lyceum next Monday night. The production stars a large company, featuring fancy peaches and Crawfords as colorful local color in the promotional note.
Rent a well furnished desk room suite at the Tribune office in a central location. Includes desk space and office amenities for temporary or long term use.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 17 a boy and a twin brother were born to Dr and Mrs Ruaseidmey.
Rice and Barton present the Gaiety company in McDoodle's Plate with Charles Barton as McDoodle delivering strong comedy. Eddie Miles anchors the opening sketch while Hattie Mills and Frankie Haines shine in song. The ensemble is stronger than last year and audiences applaud Daisy Raymond and Kiddie Miles for a surprise finale.
A large crowd of Poles, Slavs, and Lithuanians met at St. Branislaus church to denounce Sheriff Martin and deputies over the Lattimer shooting. Rev Hodur and Attorney Vokalek led protests demanding Martin’s removal, trial, and a fund for victims' families. A collection raised 24.95 for widows and orphans.
Yesterday at the Country club the tennis tournament drew lively crowds with ladies in full force and spirited matches. Norman McLeod upset Frank Linen while Linen defeated Brooks and McLeod beat Walker in earlier rounds. Blair beat Frey in the afternoon, and semi finals saw McLeod top Linen. Finals for singles and doubles set for 3 o'clock with multiple players listed.
Mrs Griffiths of Cleveland O addressed an audience at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium on physiology hygiene health and heredity as a factor in the present generation Tonight a second lecture will be given on a kindred subject
Sunday excursion via Central Railroad of New Jersey and Lehigh Traction leaves Scranton at 7 A M for Hazleton with all stops to Wilkes Barre. Fares listed to Lattimer Hazle Park and Hazleton range from $1 55 to $1 75. Refreshment car included. City taxes for 1897 now due with 4 percent penalty after October 1 and 1 percent monthly thereafter.
Three day carnival event for opening ceremonies of Grand Trunk Railroad new single arch steel bridge across the Niagara River. Tickets on sale for evening trains September 22 and for all trains except Black Diamond Express September 3 and 4, good to return until September 27. Inquire Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
W F Shean for James Costa petitions court to strike forfeiture in the Cassese v Maroucet matter. Costa, bondsman for Marucci, says Marucci failed to appear due to belief the case was settled after an agreement between Costa and Cassese. Rule returnable to next argument court. Also notes Lehigh Valley train details for New York City passengers with a 9.00 p.m. Wilkes-Barre departure and 2.20 a.m. lift, reservations at 909 Lackawanna Avenue.
A sale notice from Architect Brown of Steam Heating and Plumbing and P FP and M T Howley lists heaters offered at low prices. Location given as 221 Wyoming Ave for contact and purchase.
In Music hall the American Sporting club hosted boxing preliminaries and a star 20 round bout. Patrick Murphy refereed as Bobby Dobbs of Minneapolis stopped Martin Judge of Philadelphia in the second round, Judge fading after a vicious body blow and jaw shot. The bout lasted seven minutes total.
Judging from the wide display of fancy textiles on the market the season is expected to favor November and feature new weaves with color harmonies. The fabrics show heavy Allegra and Saxony styles with prices from 39 to 65 cents, including 88 inch all wool and 42 inch basket weave novelties in Kalved effects.
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