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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1897
Page
7
A carbondale wedding notes Miss Clara Vogel and John Westphall as bride and groom. The ceremony followed a postponement due to Mr Stark’s sudden regiment summons, with the Thirteenth regiment member groom granted a furlough and a large circle of friends in social circles.
At a Monday meeting select council members Mesere Swigert Nealon Gilhool Dilts and Eaton attended. Swigert named president pro tem. The city engineer estimated 700 for Municipal building repairs to improve rooms and heating. Fire Chief Moffitt urged only half the current hose capacity be kept by the city. Bids for the Spring street sewer: Hugh Atkinson 1402 per lineal foot and B R Blair 1.45. Bids referred to the appropriation committee. The session adjourned to Thursday evening for more business.
A Monday board meeting at the First National bank noted urgent repairs needed at Emergency hospital. roof, cellar walls, and painting require immediate attention before cold weather. Directors seek state appropriations or subscriptions to fund the improvements, accepting debt to proceed, with another meeting slated for Monday evening.
Coliery workers resume duties at Highland Park following an accord with Superintendent T. L. Crawford. The dispute is resolved and all men returned to work in harmony.
On Saturday evening Miss Elvina Vogel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vogel and Peter H Stark were married by Rev George A Place Ph D at the bride's home No 4 The ceremony occurred in a private setting with family in attendance.
Miss Gwen Watkine returns from Wales while Miss Marie Kearney visits from Beranton. Numerous residents travel to New York City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Lake Champlain, and Maine. The Elite Dancing class invites to an autumn ball on Oct 1. several locals attend church, meetings, and presbytery events.
Peter Rudi Jermyn, a German, and a Hungarian laborer were seriously injured when a rack fell at the eoliiery Monday afternoon. Hell the miner suffered two broken legs and internal injuries, the laborer a deep facial wound. both were taken to Emergency hospital.
A borough resident with partial year residence note returns to Stroudsburg on Monday. Mika Murritt of Third Street was in Scranton yesterday. Tony Fick reportedly killed by a rock fan at Edgerton mines yesterday. The Hard Timon halted an Enterprise hall sale to dispose of remaining articles for a neat sum. Artewan Hose Company of East Side ordered a new hose cart from Indianapolis Engine Company. The Dallas Fair runs September 28 to October 1.
Car No. 4 of Peckville and Scranton collided with a wagon owned by T J McDermott near Hofficker’s blacksmith shop around 1 45 last evening. The wagon carrying soft coal was badly smashed but the horse and driver escaped injury. The open car had no passengers and the fender broke as it was violently thrown from the track. Conductor H H Brennan and Motorman Gabriel Masterelli were in charge.
Arch Bald Mrs Willam Zwelzis of Gilberton and Mrs Agies Davis of Shenandoah host Sunday visit with William Klees family in Wilkes Barre area. Mrs C Evans of Pittston visits her mother Mrs KR N Davis. Hose Co No 1 to join Wilkes Barre Firemen day parade. Miss Emiline and Hattie Myere with sister Mrs Hamlin of Syracuse visit. Eaton of Pittston calls on parents. Air Fair open from Rep 38 to Oct 1 inclusive.
Misa Fanny J Crosby the renowned blind poet gave an entertainment at the Brick Methodist Episcopal church in Duryea on Tuesday evening September 21. The event was part of the Datae Fair running from September 8 to October 1 inclusive.
A prominent regional jewelry firm dominates the Northeastern Pennsylvania market as the area's largest jewelry house. Local customers flock to the store for a wide selection of gems, watches, and custom pieces, supported by long-standing family service and competitive pricing.
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