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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
10
Fragmented OCR text mentions a city and individuals like Thomas and Avon as well as events and places toward an evening gathering. It references residents, travel, a quilt, and a mix of social and local landmarks with unclear dates or sequence of actions.
Weather observer Clarke predicts colder temperatures and possible snow within a day or two. Reports show 64 degrees below zero north of Lake Superior and subzero readings in Minnesota Wisconsin and nearby regions as a major cold front nears.
The article notes the Tribune’s Junior Educational Contest winner will likely echo urban life interests. It mentions theater, churches, and events in cities like New York and New Jersey with ticket offers and holiday relevance.
Merchants oppose the license tax plan as amended claiming the original proposal protected home businesses from competition. Council grants two weeks to reconsider and delays franchises. The session discusses tax reductions for vendors and a proposed bridge project along Myrtle Street.
A garbled notice references Guernsey Hall and a forthcoming week of events at a place near Washington Avenue in Sominton. The text is unreadable in parts but indicates an invitation to visit or attend activities.
Fuzzy report fragment mentions Hank in Wyoming and a spied event linked to Die Digik. References to Dr Gh and a crew removing items to three buildings with a $25 figure. Vague names like Lek Lor appear amid unclear action and locations.
Advertises rifles entitled King Air Rifles and cigars by the box at Trole y & Crooks located at 21 Washington Avenue. Prices and sizes listed. Crooked phrasing and misspellings point to a damaged OCR snippet from a local shop notice.
Local listing notes Lewis and Reilly connected with Alwiya and a shoe store project, with evenings featuring OPO events and laughter chistes as a community feature.
You may depend on that for no matter how many neckties a man may have hes always glad to get more. Part of the pleasure of giving is in choosing from our holiday neckwear assortment. Special attention is given to high grade silks with exclusive striped and figure patterns including Fours in hands English Squares and De Joinvilles.
In a brief schoolhouse assembly, Mr. McAndrew urged ward needs. Ordinances passed include erecting eight electric lamps, three file boxes, and three five‑inch hydrants. funds authorized for detter encies and four lights in the fourth ward on Prant Street Tyettan Provest area.
jury record shows Pat rick Weldoon filed for divorce from Vineet Eleid after alleged desertion. The couple wed in 185? and the wife Lilia accuses the husband of abandoning the home and failing to provide support since September 12, 1908.
Mrs. Martha Decker accused Kilmer of beating her and her children at Power Mile and forcing them from their home. Alderman Basson jailed Kilmer in default of 300 dollars as the case progressed. Local notices mention shops on Spruce Street and Washington Avenue advertising goods and Christmas plum pudding.
A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone placing dynamite or other explosives on streets or highways in Serenton. W. L. Connell, Recorder, December 16, 1901.
Maitlands Bou Bons and Chocolates offered in New York with varied prices 35, 50, and 60 cents per pound. Bou Bons and Chocolates with fruit priced around 40 cents, value up to 60 cents. Assorted creams listed at 10 cents per pound. Cut Roeek candy and other confections noted with price points and per pound values.
Headquarters for Huyler's Candy-fresh daily. English Walnuts, 12c per lb. Shelled Almonds, 46¢ per lb. Shelled Walnuts, 40¢ per lb. Olives, quart bottles, 35¢. Coursen's Java and Mocha Coffee 18¢ per lb. Coursen's Best Coffee 28c this week. Order your Candies this week. Candies made fresh for our orders.
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