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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1901

Page

8

Local Notices From Scranton Court and Social Scene

A fragmented Scranton item lists attendees at Hotel Albert events and a social page with names such as Mrs Wo Wint and Mrs A Nosburg. The passage mentions Rev Jories Ur Viigghast and other residents visiting from New Sark and Venusalvania, with reference to a Lectemment week and appearances by Gareth Op Miglin Me Chente.

T Cunfield New Sark Jories Ur Stale Sayerintendeny Pinibvetadiet Venusalvania Nivel Sanileneety Acon Tillon Bees Olean Arcansive Gareth Miglin Penton Mine Pegiatorcal Albert Neve Verlis Vesterdiy Uh Wo Ihawles Ludge Ludge Cil Mra. A, AL Nosburg. WoLunnou Hagtes Ali Mons Hreovk Foo Nie Metinsca

Judgment for Defendant in Jenkins vs Tish Company Case

Ropeport filed in the prothonotary's office by Charles J. Hawley referee in the case of John S. Jenkins of West Pittston against the Tish breakout company. He overruled objections to report and awarded judgment for the defendant, finding all money came from Jenkins and that he was not entitled to salary in certain capacities. Jenkins sought twenty five dollars claiming compensation for the company president and general duties. The matter was referred a year ago by consent of both parties.

Ropeport Charles J. Hawley John S. Jenkins West Pittston Judement Wi Wali Jenkins Yhpuny Sun Lee Hawley

McGovern Plans Rematch With Young Corbett Tonight

Perry McGovern arrives at the Academy of Music for a scheduled showdown against Young Corbett. McGovern contends his Hartford loss stemmed from a bad blow and claims the other fighter was improperly led by officials.

Perry McGovern Academy of Music Young Corbett Hartford Ban Pieris Terres

Cave-in Misleadingly Credited to Abandoned Cesspool

A supposed cave-in at Bixcourt proved to be an abandoned cesspool, triggering local excitement. The surface depression uncovered a ten foot deep opening with fishes dumped nearby. An advertisement mentions buying framed pictures at Cai Kate Art Shop on Lackawanna Avenue.

Cai-Kate Art Lackawanna Avenue Auiaher

Novelties in Xmas Photos

A brief item notes new photo novelties from the cifin Art company highlighting Xmas picture ideas at 200 Wyo nih usenne in Smoke the new Kleon be cigur.

Cifin Art Company Kleon Be Cigur

Lawsuit seeks 850000 damages in Driesbaugh death case

Mrs Jennie Driesbane of Weert Foranton sues the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for 850000 after her husband Jay Driesbich was killed near a Keyser Valley crossing. Attorneys Burts and Okell represent the plaintiff while Lynn Drieshaieh was a company painter involved in the incident. The suit cites a sudden train start causing a fall and fatal skull fracture.

Jennie Driesbane Weert Foranton Finll Esterday Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Ratirod Company Lobhime Keyser Valley Derleth

Tribune contest spurs junior word lists and Webster citations

Readership flood for the Scranton Tribune spelling contest draws students to submit word lists from Webster’s International Dictionary. Readers name competitors, locations, and prizes, with rules published on page four and guidance from editors on questionable entries.

Talks at Providence Auditorim on Bermuda trip themes

The Rev. Flos Ballentine plans a series of talks at the Providence Auditorium this evening and next Sunday. Mr Tualbentine took most photos shown and will narrate. A talk on the history and area of the sphere Hinds is planned with a church reference. later a story of escaped prisoners will be presented. Proceeds from the event support charity efforts.

Flos. Ballentine Bermanuda Providence Auditorim Tualbentine Areca Reference Too Theberehouse and Chureles Mie Roesthy Uberti

Mail Carrying Contract Discussed In Scranton

A railway air service official from New York conferred with local postal authorities in Scranton about the mail contract between the central city and West Scranton. He met liverymen bidding for the work and explained government requirements. The contract will be awarded on December 1.

Railway Air Service New York Scranton Harding

Visit to AVE Show Sparks Eye Opening Prices

Notice announces a sale at 09 Laeluwanoe Avenue featuring planned pictures and astonishingly low prices on Mesrsehaun and Briar Pipes. Kellman Bros at 405 Spruce previously offered items to a cooker. large assortments are being disposed of.

Bave Ave Laeluwanoe Avenue Kellman Bros

Objections Heard On Wyoming Avenue Rail Franchise Battle

Attorneys Price Patterson and Quintin for the International Correspondence Schools argued against granting the North End Street Railway Company the right to use Wyoming Avenue. The committee heard testimony on route feasibility and impact on Delaware and Audubon streets, with officials noting no feasible alternative to Wyoming Avenue and detailing the roadblocks to other routes.

Price Patterson Quainnan International Correspondence Schools North End Street Railway Company Wyoming Avenue Corresponsiente Welts Hay Hight Ts Fornell Protessaain Cf Mb Street Wyoming Covenue Common Connecil Roswell Tf Patterson Job Fr. Quintin Umaine

Meeting of the Citizen's Alliance at New Armory

A notice announces a gathering of the Citizen's Alliance at the New Armory at eight o'clock this evening for important business. W. A. May signs as Ad Vv.

Citizen's Alliance New Armory

Proposal to rezone Penn avenue for street rail route

City officials hear arguments on amending the ordinance to shift street railway tracks from Wyoming avenue to a Penn avenue route via Vine and Delaware streets. Supporters urge preserving free north bound driveways, while opponents cite Colliery Machineer concerns and recent city investments. A council committee will review licenses and potential thirty year franchise amendments.

Scranton Franklin Avenue Vine Street Penn Avenue Delaware Street Arewidl Futterson Sand Wyoming Avenue Uue Patterson

Public Safety Director Warns Saloon Owners to Reform

The Tribune reports Director Wormser’s stance on ladies parlors causing concern among central city saloonkeepers. Several proprietors reportedly ordered toned down conditions, with Wormser promising further action if reform does not occur.

Ino the Tribune

Hebrew Ladies Deborah Aid Society Fiberette offer

The Hebrew Ladies Deborah Aid Society promotes a free Fiberette framed picture with the purchase of one pound Grand Union Busting Powder at participating stores on Saturday December 1. Shows in window displays encourage customers to view gifts and decor items at multiple addresses in Westminster and nearby districts.

Dynamited Car Strikes Freight Lines Amidwriter Strikes

A dynamited car damaged a wheel and deranged machinery on the Green Ridge line between Phelps and New Streets. The incident involved two passengers and the same striking crew Connected to L and Strikers. Twenty four workers have returned to work this week, with lines reopening including the Pha ton Tite and Curveuw line. The American Federation of Labor's support is pledged with a mass meeting planned at the old armory tonight with National President Mahon expected to speak.

Green Ridge Cgapoure Avenue Phelps New Streets Dreken Howe Saeed New Street Cours Oii Wootton Wirllew Traction Mahon Adass Moho American Federation of Libor

Pittston Township Teachers Strike Over Irregular Pay

Fifteen Pittston Township teachers walk out after months of unpaid or irregular wages. Schools closed as the strikers demand funds to cover service periods from six months to over a year, with promises from the board and treasury noted as largely unkept.

Pittston Pittston Township Treasury

Hochman Recital Enthralls City Audience at Conservatory

Loisaho notes Hochman’s performance captivated listeners with warmth and magnetism in a concert at the Conservatory. The program included Tolstoykowski and a Shakespeare scene, with Hochman praised as a refined artist promising a New York Philharmonic engagement and a demanding Liszt recital.

Luke Weilet Arthur Hochinmen Wiksier Betes Deere Deiiines Loisaho Tolhuikawslki Utrvirmith Hiven Conservatory Eliy Hochman Elty Pour Philharmonie Orchestra New York

Free Fiberette framed pictures offered with baking powder

We plan to distribute Parking Powder in Scranton and nearby areas and have secured a large supply of Fiberette framed pictures, sixty inches, to be given away free with every one pound Baking Powder purchased at our stores this Saturday. Customers can view them at Grand Union Tea Co. 116-118 Lackawanna Ave Scranton Pa.

Grand Union Tte Tibelis Main Ave Leninton Scranton Ciand Union Tea Co MM Lackave S$ Mindn Uve

Best Gift for the Holidays Is a Good Book

Stelsman Bros at 400 Spruce Street opposite Dipne Bank promote a complete line of the latest copyrighted books for holiday shoppers.

Stelsman Bros Spruce Street Dipne Bank

Doctor Leet Moves Offices to Wyoming and Spruce Streets

Dr N Leet relocates his practice from the First National Bank building to the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Spruce Street with entrance on Spruce Street.

First National Bank Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Dinebar

Photos for Xmas Sittings at Chitin Art Company

Sittings before the birth will be finished for Christmas at the Chitin Art Company located at 208 Wyoming Avenue. Customers are drawn by the popular Punch 1c cigar and related offerings.

Chitin Art Company Wyoming Avenue

Use Our Fine Store For Great Deals Today

A fragmented notice urges readers to visit a local shop for attractive prices and quick service. The message emphasizes a rush to choose items and hints at strong value without specifics.

Xinas Chote Now Tess for Our Tied Ben Bet Ye Giri Apt

A cryptic OCR fragment hints at a named person and a tied outcome with unclear context. The readable parts reference names and places but lack coherent details to confirm events, dates, or affiliations. Further legible source text is needed to produce a precise summary.

Special on Glace Fruit and Bon Bons Itemized

Glace Fruit offered at 45 per lb with implied value six ounces of candy. Bon Bons and Chocolate priced at 25 per lb with value noted as six ounces. Glace Fruit 35¢ per lb valued at 60¢. Candy and Nuts arriving daily with lowest wholesale prices to Sunday schools.

Gloves for Christmas Gift Idea

A holiday note highlights gloves as a practical and appreciated item for Christmas lists, urging readers not to forget this warm present and noting the store as a likely source.

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