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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1901

Page

7

Stabbing Affray At Montrose Jail Leaves Wroskey Gravely Hurt

In Montrose a prisoner named Frank Trawn, later identified as Jack Wroskey of Newark New Jersey, was stabbed multiple times by an inmate named James Turrell during dinner chores in the Susquehanna County jail. Wroskey, severely injured with near severed ear and chest wounds, remained alive but critical as of afternoon. Turrell, previously recorded as an inoffensive inmate, allegedly fled after the act with a jackknife found later by authorities. The attack followed a tense jail atmosphere with other prisoners described as hostile toward Turrell. The dying man received last rites from Father Broderick and the chaplain, while Justice M S Van Seoten and Dr. Mackay attended the case. the city planned a temperance service for Sunday evening.

Scranton Tribune Montrose Plaece Mivelélan CC Mackey Beloves Frank Trawn M. i. van Seoten Jack Wroskey Bia Chamber's Street Newark N. J Tronp James Turrell Scranton Tribune Turrell Kroskey Mackay Wreskey Ds Minckay Ofi Justice MM Seatn Wroskey Drew Pather A. Broderick St. Mauss's Catholic Church Woskey Whem Ian

Christmas and church events fill Factoryville week

Special to the Scranten Tribune reports holiday entertainments at the Baptist and Methodist churches in Factoryville, weddings among local families, illnesses, and community notes. Residents attend missions, visits, and concerts while local officials change station staff and plan future performances.

Parish Priest performance tickets sell fast at Hogan

Christmas exercises filled local churches as townspeople prepare for events in Hogan opera house. A large advance sale runs for the Parish Priest, while Henry Austin Adams of New York City will lecture on The Theatre under Knights of Columbus auspices.

St. John's Catholic Church St. John’s Briiner CMB Christias Offenie St. Glohn's Catholic Church Joe Brown Oakland Charles Curtis, Jr Gibson Methodist Baptist Avenue Methodist Hogan Opera House Hogan Oper House Knights of Columbus Henry Austin Adams New York City

Harford Christmas Visit By Prof Adame and Wife

Professor Adame and his wife are spending Christmas in Harford, enjoying seasonal festivities and hospitality as noted in local society columns.

Scranton Tribune Harford Prof Adame

Susquehanna Merchant Hugh P. Kerin Dies Suddenl y

Hugh P. Kerin, a leading Susquehanna merchant for over twenty five years, died suddenly at his West Main home after attending Christmas services. He was about seventy, survived by his widow and two daughters, and his death shocked the community. He had moved here from Great Bend where he previously ran a business.

Edward Crowell Erie Pac Association Roger Powell Christine Morming Philadelphia Avenue West Pittston Thomas Powell Pittston Louis Powell Albert Sutter Wilkes-Barre Chester Quinn Evelyn Powell T. J. Corcoran South Main Street Mahon Wyoming Valley Traction Mendellshon Richard Harris Wilkes Barre Washington Pather McCoy New York City St. Cecilia Ehurch Sturmerville Christ Quinnan Duryea Willard PD Howe David Copperfield Mr. Howe Leshind T. Powers M. B. Church Murs W. B. Evans Hicks F. Lt. Rogers Conklin N. Y Sussehione Hugh P. Kerin Susquehanna West Main Dereowed St. John's Catholic Church Great Bend

Dover Wedding Causes Townwide Joy and Travel Plans

The qaanidige of Mies Alioti and Tous Kishmmagh were solemnized at the bride's home in Pittston avenue with Meg. 1. MM. Paseo performing the ceremony as guests gathered under evergreen arches. The couple left for Booth Parks on the W244 train to begin married life, while local residents share news of other social happenings and visits.

Meg Paseo Miss Mather Booth Parks Hugh Jennings Cbane Jermyn Ravnfield Literary Society Moljlowlig Presbyterian Church Thomas Parry Margaret Aikman John O'Malley Newport

Bears retreat and markets end strong on Dec 26

The New York stock market closed with a strong, active tone near top levels as bears covered shorts. Copper, sugar and refinery stocks helped lead gains while Amalgamated Copper and Westinghouse rose. bond sales totaled 24.4 million dollars with United States bonds advancing.

New York Bears Stock Exchange Beanae Lupe Vista Teles iWio Mlecorie Puntes Thay Developmiendis Westinghouse Valles United States

For Sale and Rent Notice Mix in Upper Green Wire Ward

Fragmented notice lists multiple For Sale and For Rent items across several streets including Spence Street Central Mites South Main Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Items include livestock, wagons, and household improvements with rooms for rent and furnished options.

Taree Ward Bath Pati Wailing Spence Street PeMieweiad Droit Gooh Tint Vor Boris Seatelings Les Front Oldedta Mhhdte Dennis Central Mites Fact Thinpton Atteet South Main Avenue

Chicago Death Market Niche Weaves Odd Notes Across Rift

An obscure clip outlines a bizarre market scene in Chicago with scattered references to people, places, and items. The text mentions figures such as Timothy and Varley, a Western division, and a string of unclear goods and measurements, hinting at a cryptic public notice or inventory.

Chicago Amd Oljinniiine Shah Timothy Au Hie Wililehew

Hast Thatta The at Mealy Teleeipts

Fragmentary OCR text appears as garbled market notes and receipts with scattered names and prices. No coherent event or individuals clear enough to summarize into a factual news item.

Theatrical Scene Review and Society Notes

A garbled theater column surveys ongoing productions. It mentions the Academy company Giles Hoeffter and performances in New York with reviews of current shows and forthcoming events.

Tower Telia the Thine Nuie Academy Giles Hoeffter Company Ailet Enor Ariel Ndash Star Wine Wont Aid Shug Company AG Teinwon Atd Aight

Fragmentary OCR Confused Text from Unknown Source

Readable fragments describe corrected byHG and address on Lackawanna Avenue plus garbled plant or product lines and names. The item lacks coherent events or clear persons or organizations to identify a definite news action or outcome.

Fragmented OCR claims a chaotic river of words

Disjointed text fragment presents a jumbled stream of nonsensical phrases and scattered names without clear events, dates, or places. The unreadable OCR lacks coherent news content or identifiable subjects for a proper summary.

Unclear OCR text fragment from historical page

Fragmentary and mangled OCR reads as a dated note with scattered names and terms. Contents mention dates, places, and items but lack coherent events or a discernible focal point.

Classified notices and ads from Scranton area listing

A collage of small ads announces rooms to rent with board, legal offices, engineers and stores. Names include WATRES attorney, Patterson Wilcox, Comer gy, and Clarke & Co. Several listings mention rooms for rent, services, and local business addresses around Scranton and nearby streets.

Fragmentary Local Note Reflects City Commerce

Incomplete OCR text hints at a city scene with a shop, street corner chatter, and distant voices. Names and places are unclear but suggest a local business listing or informal update from urban life.

WANTED Advertisements and office help positions listed

Classified style solicitations show multiple job and help wanted notices including general office work with preferences for daytime hours and moderate wages, sales and furniture store positions, and a request for a young man or adult to fill a temporary seat or assistant role. The fragmentary text lists addresses and contact hints for Tribune and a furniture store.

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