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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
5
The page lists numerous names and places including towns, venues, and dates. It mentions weddings, theater events, and community gatherings with references to locations such as Ocean, Ware, Lewes, and New York area venues. Several individuals are named in passing alongside scheduled activities and dates.
Court records show a delinquent tenant attended the hearing with apology, claiming unintentional default and penitence. The judge noted the matter and referenced penalties, while a separate line mentions delivery advice and a local business at 420 Spruce Street.
Gentlemen ask for a nobby style on an easy fitting last 8400. Mahon's Shoe Sale at 328 Lackawanna Avenue offers footwear options. Also listings for houses for sale rent or exchange and Traders Neal Latate Co at 1 Washington Ave.
Richards and Wirth advertise a clearing sale featuring big bargains on clothing during the month. Local shoppers are alerted to discounted outfits and seasonal stock reductions across men’s and women’s apparel.
The article praises President Calpin and President Chittenden for efficient council leadership and lengthy service. It profiles John Dunn the ball player and John Conway promoted to manage Central Pennsylvania Telephone offices in Bloomsburg, Berwick, and Danville with headquarters at Bloomsburg.
A fragment mentions Hanley’s ice cream at 420 Spruce Street and notes its popularity as a summer dessert option in Indianapolis. The garbled text references towns, people, and vague actions but centers on a retail treat.
A local shop announces services in eyeglasses and spectacles making repairing and fitting. The advertisement highlights exclusive business in the field and invites customers to inquire about fittings and restoration.
Local classified snippet notes an optician at Harris' Drug Store located at 131 Penn Avenue. The terse item provides street address and business type without additional context or dates.
A large Central Labor Union meeting in Keonemy hall outlined September 7 Labor Day events. A Lake Lodere excursion is to be run by Delaware and Hudson trains, with speeches by John Mitchell and F R Foster among others, plus a concert and a slow singing contest open to valley clubs and regional musical groups.
The piece discusses shifts in Republican support for state treasurer and potential gubernatorial candidates. It highlights Senator Snyder as a rising nominee possibility due to oleomargarine advocacy and notes Representative Connell as a possible gubernatorial contender. Washington Dispatches suggest evolving plans and party pressure shaping candidate choices.
The article discusses shifting power within the state administration and party factions led by Connell and others. It notes debate over Attorney General WIL and Connell's leadership amid rising opposition to the Harrishirs wire company plan and a reorganized ticket headed by P. Kikin. The piece hints at a broader struggle shaping the 1900s political landscape.
Obituaries report the death of Simon Fick of 70 Jefferson Avenue after a three month illness. He was a long-time merchant and a prominent ward leader and congregant in Linden Street synagogue. Also noted are deaths of Walter Noromhy at 2010 Prospect, Eva Yerauer aged 60, Harry Pittaway of 107 Broadway, and infant Roy M. Krager of Dunmore. The notices recount livelihoods, families, and funeral details. The Punch cigar is still advertised as a leader in 10-cent cigars.
August 31 marks the final crediting of the leading contestants. Miss Wilhelmina Griffin again scored the most points, while August Brunner of Carbondale narrowly approached the top table on Saturday.
The excerpt lists positions and points for competitors including August Brunner Jr Carbondale Minnie Wallis E J Sheridan Haw bey Jennie Ward Olyphant and Robert Campbell Green Ridge. It asks how many will be in Table No T on closing day and cites a sequence of scores like 143 114 106 with individual tallies and towns.
Saturday closes week twelve of the Tribune Heucational Contest with four weeks remaining. Winners will be listed on September 2, including potential newcomers and movers between tables. Last week 157 points topped by Miss Wilhelmina Griffin who rose to second. William Miles also scored well as Norma Meredith and Vida Pedrick vie for seventh place. August Brunner is the only second-table contesta nt to surpass a century. Minnie Wallis tied for thirteenth with W. H. Harrie as overall standings stay tight with few points added Saturday.
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