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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
9
An accident on Washburn Street injured a man when a trolley struck his wagon. He was dragged briefly, then removed to the West Side Hospital. Witnesses reported minor injuries and the tram remained in service. parade-like crowds gathered as calm returned.
A crowded assembly room hosted by the First Baptist church offered a display of numerous fancy works and a royal supper. Attendees enjoyed the diverse exhibits and hospitality, though some portions of the page are unreadable.
In Oxford an accident injured Peter Bananehh a driver in the traffic. He was kicked in the forehead and knocked unconscious as a tram car approached. Miss Theba Dawis slipped on stairs at Tiswet land Street and fractured her leg. William Gibbs and another driver sustained injuries as bystanders rushed to assist. Bananehh was taken home on Price Street for medical care.
Monday evening est the church hosts an entertainment and sale by St Agnes chapter. Program includes recitations by Miss Maude Molin and Missees Honner, solos and duets by Jones sisters, and a sale of chocolate work. A tempting dine of chocolate work has been prepared at the new venue with good prices for dainty items.
Fragmented record describes an evening event on South Tirde Park Avenue with homemade Welsh figet supper and various treats. It lists guests including Mrs M Jones and We Morgan at first table and mentions a second table with Mors, but many names are garbled and unreadable.
The funeral for Mrs Tower was conducted at Holy Trinity Church Bellevue with Trev Mather O'Donnell leading the service and a touching tribute to the deceased. Pallbearers included John flowed Thomas Michigan Jet Muragga Martin Girdy and others as the cortege proceeded to Masts cemetery in Dunmore.
The page lists various community events including lectures at Jackson Street Baptist and Welsh Baptist churches, a Ladies’ Aid sale benefiting Plymouth Congregation, and a church fundraiser. It notes the Wilshire Cannell Glee Club and switchmen’s reception, plus a hospital accident and New Year’s Eve entertainment at the Plympton church with planned prizes for local singers.
Florence Brighh and Darydd Kinsey united in a home ceremony at the Harvey residence on Robert Avenue. The First Christ Church pastor and guests witnessed the nuptials with white gowns and reception to follow.
An oyster supper was held in the West Market Street Baptist Church ruins on Tuesday evening under the women of the church. Tables were hosted by various ladies and gentlemen including Mrs. Willi He Thomas, Misses Margie Willtbine, Rachel Pollina Rose Weekes and many others. A second oyster supper is planned for this evening with an interesting program to follow.
The North Da State defeated the Alpha ticketball team of Philadelphia Wednesday evening in the Avue Mioviany by a score of 28 to 18. Funeral services for the late Mrs Bridget Cody were held Wednesday evening at the Helly Hotney church with a requiem by Rev J V Moylan. Interment followed at Hyde Park Cathedral COMEROES. The Crookericks will play the Kloonsburg Wheelmen fishball team at the Auditorium Friday evening. Frank Myere, salutes councilor of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, appointed Vo Hy Crisman.
The article lists advantages of Catarrh Tablets over other remedies. It emphasizes safety no morphine or addictive drugs, suitability for children, tablet stability, convenience, and transparent ingredients eucalyptus bark red gum blood root andWy drastically. It argues internal treatment targets the blood, not just nasal applications, and claims tablets are cost effective and widely available across the United States and Canada.
The report lists Mrs J B Owens at 2007 North Main Avenue indicating she is seriously ill at home on Ferdinand Street. Mrs Fr A Shirer is confined at her Pulham Street home. A mother's meeting is planned at the Young Women’s Christian association rooms tomorrow at 2 o'clock with a cooking lesson and social time to follow. The Crackerficks are noted as a strong basketball team from Bloomshore scheduled to play at the auditorium.
Local notes say Rev Wed Bord of the Ciroom tthe Mepis Chore will address Goon Hidao lodge members at the Masente hal this evening. Prof Piointey Smith of iSeystose Academy will lecture at Giyien Ridge Baptist on The Tow of Rives. Ladies from Mast Micket Street Primitive Methodist will host a meeting at their church tonight.
Fragmented report describes a car leaving Lavarel Hill area with two passengers and minor damage. Funeral notices announce Mrs. Louis Sawyer at a Methodist church with local clergy named. Multiple garbled names and addresses suggest obituaries and local notices from Wilkes and Blakely streets with additional unrelated fragments.
The readable text fragments mention several names and terms but lack coherent facts or events. No clear event, date, location, or organization can be determined from the legible portions.
The Associated Press reports a billiard match between Sidjean of this city and Bartel of Fru did not occur tonight. The players agreed to divide the money and share honors won in the earlier rounds.
A solicitor's petition was filed yesterday by Ulysses Warr of dors tomd Well in bradion county listing liabilities of $1,020.10 and Winasieks Shi.
Augiat Lehmmt, born in Germany forty one years ago, has lived on this side of Scranton for forty years and is a loyal American. He owns the German hotel and German hall on Cedar avenue and Elekors street and was a longtime member of the Neptune fire company No 2. He is active in local organizations and a recent Musicians Union banquet showcased community ties.
The article notes the election of a prominent union figure as treasurer of the Musicians' Union Local No. 120. A banquet and reception at Germania Hall honored National Secretary Miller and National Delegate Connor, who are in the city for the American Federation of Labor convention.
A fragmented report describes a social event in Hermanin hall with notable guests and a long, bungled sequence of names. The piece mentions Minsteins, KuUestS yurrboek, and WHEL Vo CUVETTES amid an Infarma reception and late night music.
A draft charter outlines the creation of a mutual benefit group on Pittston avenue. The plan includes a wide membership, request for good character, and extensive business and social dialogue among members. The process aims to secure pledges and complete the charter approval with changes to be addressed by the committee.
The text reports on a funeral service at St. Peter's and interment at Hyde Cemetery, a basketball game tonight at St. Desiend's Minooka, a grand event with membership contest prizes, and a butcher exhibit on Vodir Avenue featuring a prize hog, plus various social notices and local happenings.
The funeral of Dy. gd. 1 sthokhed. will be held Friday afternoon at Lad o'clock in Peekyville. The deceased died recently in a scattered accident near Tat at an unspecified time.
Fragmentary OCR describes a marriage this evening between individuals with unclear names. Mentions a bride described as a Wilson College graduate and a groom connected to a lawyer. Other phrases reference a Washington scenario and an attack claim, but readability is too poor to extract verifiable details.
Charles Fitelii, teller at First National Bank of Pidllsten, arraigned before US commissioner on charges filed by bank cashier Medhery. The case involves an alleged misappropriation of 100,000 of bank funds with a plea entered and a possible guilty finding. The hearing location and further details were noted.
The Bayclasive Wire reports in Houston that officers J. 08 and Herman Youngst tried to arrest bunco steerer Bid Preicher. A shooter opened fire wounding James and Younger, then killed Preicher as James fired three times. Juanest and Youngest died beside the officers.
Two Pennsylvania freight trains on the Olea division collided near Walnut Bend, throwing wreckage into the Allegheny River. Two trainmen were injured and one missing presumed drowned, including head brakeman McCucheon. Fireman Brant suffered a broken collarbone and engineer Alarthi was thrown into the river.
A murky account centers on James Harris's final hours and a troubled community response. The text hints at a controversial wine team, local figures in Vela Alabama, and a tense home scene with unclear motives and a looming, unsettled outcome.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions several unclear names and locations, including possible references to people and places in a generic regional context. The text remains unreadable in key sections, with multiple garbled terms and missing details.
A scrambled dispatch reports Robert Fitesimnoua and Terry Moto as figures in a political struggle. City politics and athletic issues are mentioned alongside national affairs, with references to the Nations Athlerte and West terne.
The State Department issued charters to several corporations including Newereds ranitan Milk Company in Nowewalle with capital 20 000 and Mildner Brothers Company of Pitlaburg with capital 910.
Lord Kitchener reports from Standerton that General Bruce Hamilton after four nights of marching surprised and captured most of the Boer Bethel command at Trichardts Poort early this morning. Seven Boers were killed and several were taken prisoner.
Report from Lavlusive Wire outlines a murder case where Frank Mostly fculoted is charged with killing his wife on August 22. The defense emphasizes Bundy’s strong retention and argues the wife’s alleged infidelity influenced events.
The Associated Press reports that The British government officially approves the Charles Toyerke system of electrification for the London underground rail network, marking a major step in modernizing urban transit. Officials in London and national authorities confirm the award and project timeline.
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