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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

4

Williams on the witness stand in Clemons case trial

Mrs. Williams testifies in the Clemons Ferber O Malley case with six charges. Prosecution details items bought or received from the store and seized during a raid. Defense presents alibi and character witnesses as court prepares for jury deliberation.

Mrs. Williams Clemons, Ferber & O'Malley Math Court Mi Iterne M. Williams Seventh Street Werner Krethy Jdonn Chen Jing Lenis Funey Woods Williaime Froa. Chursen Courzen & Ceridns Clemons, Berber & OeMalley Camping Aira Willian Verbett & Or Milley Ales Boston Mes Hosta Maud Stage Factoryville Harding Crockery Courwon & Clemons Courston & Memors Clemons Jones Hrnger Flannery Williams Coursen & Clemons Charketer John Renore William Beaumont T F. Walsh M. J. Burns Commonwealth Joseph A. Mears Mears & Hagen B. FP. Connolly Connolly & Wallace Moir Leyshon Clifford Silverberg Tinie Langowek Lane Bewski Iwan Weel Atoetfort

Putting Athletic Park Into Shape For Outdoor Sports

Athletic park is being transformed for outdoor activities by the Young Men’s Christian Association after losing indoor space. Professor Kennedy leads preparations, reconfiguring the grounds with marked jumping pits, throwing rings, courts, and a cricket area while preserving the baseball diamond. Major changes include grand stand alterations and added facilities, with early events planned for June and May.

Holieve O Boranten Kennedys Tieker Seliitie Professor Kennedy Kenney

Grand Jurors Drawn for Week of May First

The article lists grand jurors drawn to serve the week beginning Monday May 1. Names include G K Penny, Seay, Dillel Crimeon, Scranton, J A Vitasimomons foreman, Beranton, John A Niga merchant Taylor Francis Smith machinist Carbon, Paul Remminger tracksmith Scranton, W I Alilerton carpenter Glenburn, Moon farmer Scott, Richard Roberts miner Scranton, John McGarr driver Borantwe, Hockenberg blacksmith Scranton, John Miler foreman Scranton, Adam Bonn machinist Scranton, Snyder fireman Beranton, Chortle Kinkeley conductor Scranton, Thoms Ransom farmer Covington, John Manley farmer Greendelil.

G. KK. Penny Firmer Vovingtin Tildon Foreman Beranton Joh A. Niga Merchant Taylor Francis (. Smith Machinist Carbon Diute Paul Remminger Scranton W. I. Alierton Carpenter Glenburn Moon Farmer Scott Richard Roberts Miner John McGarr Chess Borantwe Nee DD Hockenberg Scranon John Miler Adam I Bonn Snyder Jlowand & Snyder Farmer Scott Constable Chortle Kinkeley Thoms Ransom Covington John Manley Farmer Greendelil

New Teacher Corrects Mischievous Class Names

In a short, humorous exchange the new teacher asks pupils their names. The first boy offers Jule Simpeon then corrects to Jule-Jullis. The second boy gives Billious chimpaon Pym as the teacher prescribes order.

Jule Simpeon Jule—Jullis Billious Chimpaon Pym Jurper's Hound

Cumberland Valley Trap Shooting Tournament Held in Chambersburg

Amateur marksmanship event runs Tuesday and Wednesday May 3 4 in Chambersburg under local officials. Ten events of clay targets daily plus three events with live birds each day. Merchandise prizes including a Winchester rifle and gunner's coat. Live bird trophy watch charm contested among club members.

Chambersburg Bealdes Clube From Wie

Final Examinations Schedule and Diploma Criteria

Superintendent J C Taylor Fester Gay issues the central and final examination programme for the county. Central exams are set for next Friday with questions sent to teachers. Pupils achieving strong showing may enter the trial examination for a common school diploma. others may receive certificates of rank based on performance. The document lists exam dates and locations across numerous townships and districts, culminating in diploma eligibility for those attaining an average of 90 percent with no mark below 70 percent.

J. C. Taylor Fester- Gay Taylor

Wilkes-Barre Parade Plans for Grand Lodge Anniversary

In Wilkes-Barre from May 16 to 21 the Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks its seventy-first anniversary with a series of processions and public demonstrations. Notables Morley Dowie Kraft and Robert Wrink,Allentown guest Charles Chalfant Danville, along with many lodges, are expected as about 15 000 marchers join the parade on May 17.

Grand Lodge Odi Polflows Demme Ivania Plaice Wilken-Harre Morley Tan Demoeus Poon- Kevan Neehitt

More Valley Men Laid Off From Lehigh Valley Trains

Nineteen locomotive engineers were notified Monday that they were dismissed from the Lehigh Valley company. Fifteen reside in Keaton and four in Jersey City. The company says they were on the extra list as the last hired. the Brotherhood contends most were long-time workers placed on the list due to connections. Further reductions in conductors and brakemen are expected.

Lehigh Valley Company Keaton Jersey City Brotherhood Athlen

Underground Adventures of a Civil War Spy Tale

A former Army Signal Service member from Illinois recounts a Civil War spy tale tied to General Parkhurst and the Ninth Michigan. He narrates Lawton’s covert service, a Georgia belle’s role, and a fatal trap set by the Confederate wife against Lawton as a Union officer. The tale includes a New York lieutenant's disguise, capture, and a recurring Major Jones who alternated identities within both armies.

Marles Ferber New York Olea Dyer Willis Vinerir Wil- Tiss Chase Winegar Pataele Wwe Tie Betel Wilhiaus Tt. M. Boyd Ilacine Wila Army Generalehy GO Parkshurst Michigan Parkhurst WI Lawton Twny Things Will Lane Chattanooga Rome CIA Wnr Lawton Lookout Valley Georgia Georgia Delle Bether Ines United States Oflcr White Confederate Nens Eailly Petersburg A. F. Hill Leo Liby Prison J. A. Wintrous Chicago Times-Herald

Wealth and debt per capita in the United States in 18th century style analysis

A Pilladotpila Record item argues the United States leads in wealth per capita while carrying higher per person debt. It cites 18th century figures comparing US wealth to Britain and Spain, noting rapid wealth growth and commentary by Michael Minthall on the "Royalage Sheet of the World" trend and 18th century debt levels.

Pilladotpila Cones Ieee United Statics Michael Minthall Aletory United States Republic Great Britain Spain Bonin Cobad and Sheld Bankrut

Unverified Pseudo Cure Promises from Local Office

A dubious advertisement touts medical cures for nervous debility weakness and tumors with claims of a newly devised method. It promises free consultation and daily office hours but lacks credible details or verifiable medical basis.

Aman Kole Pale Oasis Catania

Fragmentary Missive From Unknown Speaker

The readable lines show a garbled exchange with hints of personal address and a request for apology. The text remains incomplete with no clear names, events, or locations to identify a full news item or public notice.

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