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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
8
A messy OCR page recalls a winter street scene with sleds, hills and pedestrians. It mentions Miss Ahenier and Miss a hany from Takai Hospital, neighborhood decor, and a humorous altercation as an elderly woman slides down a hill amid a parade of sleds.
A string of names and movements fills the personals page. Alver Daviden returns from Com New York. Mike Mary FL Clarrity and others are listed with casual travels, engagements, and visits. Several residents plan stays in New York, Philadelphia, and nearby towns as military and civilian life interweave.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sterling silver and various odd terms like hoover tles and paper cuttery. The readable parts do not form a complete event or clear subject, leaving only scattered references to names and items without identifiable dates locations or actions.
Advertisements from The Wilkes Barre Record list floral designs and decorations from Marvin & Mou and other suppliers. The notices promise stock in gold and silver items, wreaths, pine roping, and holiday arrangements. Names like Cimeno and Bouse & Ron appear with buying and delivery assurances.
The Select Council approved an ordinance designating city depositories including First National Bank Third National Bank Traders National Bank and others with limits on deposits and interest. A third reading passed for a new fire limits ordinance covering construction within defined blocks and penalties for violations.
Yesterday was the final day to declare candidacies. Primaries are set for June 14 and the convention for June 17. The list includes candidates for Mayor Treasurer Controller and other city offices from multiple wards.
The Santa Chane character visits J. D. Williams & Co. at 312 Lackawanna Avenue and marvels at an immense stock of Christmas goods. He notes floors to the ceiling with toys and candies, rocking horses, dolls, and a vast parlor display. The scene includes a bustling stockroom and a large wholesale operation, with staff greeting visitors and a festive atmosphere.
Benjamin H W Thomas of North Kilmore Avenue was killed in a mining blast at Wheat Wiel when a dirt charge detonated before a safe plan could be executed. The well known resident of Worst Foranton left a grieving wife and several children. Coincident confusion surrounds the fuse timing and sequence of events as investigators weigh likely causes.
The New England Society lists its dinner committee with members Arrengemente A. D. Flackillen UK B. Atherton HM Fisher F. Chi tehden Johnson of Wilkes-Barre Homer teene Honesdale Fisher Reng Dim micke A. FL Law W. AL Wiloes Bh Paine AL Law tirant W. Liane BMoneedate Auditing-O BH Wrichti Walter I. Honwoorl Reynolds Drop and other roles including Speikershlp and Goll-plated Ink Stands.
Charlee T. Rockwell, renowned in Comda Mexico and England, has secured a major publishing position with Meeere Pinn and Phil-Wipe. He will oversee the publishing department for Dinelben & Children and coordinate compositions for Souse's band, bringing extensive experience and ensuring musical direction under his supervision.
An old advertisement pitches Coursen's Canned Vegetables as superior to seasonal fresh produce due to careful selection and processing. It promotes private label quality, contrasts with other brands offered cheaper, and touts notably low prices to attract buyers.
A disjointed report describes a night incident on Penn Avenue near Eagle window where a group was arrested after a 35 yard site seizure. David Snyder allegedly sold goods from Busgvelionia. a court appearance follows while references to local merchants and ads fill the damaged text.
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