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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1901

Page

5

Bewmeneeerene Escticenvene HR Per Cent

A cryptic OCR fragment notes HR percent and BD per ounce. The readable terms suggest a financial or pricing snippet with unspecified context and entities. Further content is needed for a complete record.

Personal notes from Buffalo and nearby towns

A jumble of social items lists residents traveling to New York on business, attending events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, engagements and marriages planned, and upcoming inaugural ceremonies in Washington. Names include Ay Laneingie Frank Wandling H Whyte C. W. Walte Merton Hay Mrs. Kennedy J. Vaughan Reynolds Phillin Scheuer A. Woolburg Veank Clemons W. Millar and family. Major Millar and wife plan March travels.

CG. H. Whyte New York On & Business Mip Join Day Ta Crippe Fs Aml Mere Mey Makely C. W. Walte Merton Hay Green Ridge Vialting Hay Mie TM. Kennedy Vere CW. Waltz Hickory Queet Kay Byein Pueuuwnia Ds William Craig Nindon Street Wheitene Hiladelphia Arthur Borkiouve Haw Tia Idle City Boitstow Point Thomas Burke Min Mary Causey Mooy Voters Cathedral A. A. Wooburg Cranellman Reynolds James Phillin Scheuer Harrisburg Millar Washington Mount Vernon Virginia

Offices for rent in Guernsey Hall

Fine suite of offices suitable for physician or dentist. Located in Guernsey Hall. Terms available from proprietor J W Guern aay.

Guernsey Hall J. W. Guernaay

Large Euchre Night Raises Funds at Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus hall hosted a massive progressive euchre party for the Catholic Young Women's club drawing 218 players and about 100 spectators. Prizes ranged from coal to glassware, with Rev. M McManus thanking attendees at the close.

Knights of Columbus Club Young Woman'’e Club M. McManue Howe John Dunn Secon M. J. Cottigan Mise Anna Mise Lockman W. FL Deme M. FP. Sando Miles Margaret Haggerty Mies Cassie Healey Mrx John White Pe McCrea

School Board Debates Textbooks and Diploma Validity

The board discussed complaints about the commercial department’s writing and spelling skills. Principal Grant sought political economy texts. Mr Jennings opposed new study load. Superintendent Powell resisted diploma review though some graduates had five year training. The meeting approved a long case for the Philadelphia Commercial Museum and set substitute teacher pay at five dollars monthly. Vaccination enforcement was noted as largely universal.

A. B. Kynon Board of Control Grant Jennings Prieht Mr. Benen Beir Harris Howell Chicago National Educational Association High and Training Committee Philadelphia Commercial Museum Volla Sellestor Reedy Neals Childen

Programme of Concert by C.T. Aldl Societies at St Thomas College

The Second district concert at St Thomas College hall features the C T Aldl societies and presents a programme of selections to be rendered by the group.

St. Thomas College Hall C.T. Aldl Second District St. Thomas’ College Hall

Piano for Sale at Guernsey Hall

Upright piano nearly new offered for cash only at Guernsey Hall Horanton Pa. Left on sale must be sold regardless of price J W Guernsey proprietor notes opportunity to buy at a good price.

Guernsey Hall Horanton J. W. Guernsey

Change of Train service Lackawanna Railroad

Service changes take effect Monday February 11. Train No 1 west bound will depart Scranton at 1 05 pm and Train No 4 east bound at 12 55 pm. Both trains will no longer run west of Bimira.

Lackawanna Railroad Scranton Bimira

Rates Seen Rising Twenty-Five Percent In City Fire Insurance

The city faces a likely 25 percent hike in business fire insurance rates next week as underwriters meet in Philadelphia. Colonel Hitchcock urges immediate creation of a paid fire department, criticizing the Thursday fire and calling for better training, equipment, and a water supply system.

Hitchcock Department Board of Underwriters Philadelphia Agenia Ihe Ble FB. L. Hitchcock Fie Watex Board of Underwriters Counvila Tina

Sweet Violet cigar deal announced by Austin Nichols Co

Austin Nichols Co places agency of their Sweet Violet cigar with us. We supply The Trade at 35.00 per thousand. New pan etetas shape outperforms many roc cigars with a 5c retail. Regular conchas size also 5c with 6 for 25c and 2.00 per box. A trial order demonstrates the remarkable value offered.

School board to investigate charges against Misses Viertvide and DeClaw

The board voted to probe accusations that Misses Viertvide of Dethan and DeClaw insulted Jews while supervising a classroom. The inquiry will be public and convene Thursday night, with Superintendent Tiowells' office consulted by lawyers Levy and Newcomb. Several children testified, some corroborating, others uncertain.

Echriefer Katrman Schwos Miss Delan Tiowells Offee Taleh Levy EK. Co. Newcomb Sands Evome Mist DeClaw Nelehewte Hare

Fulfilled Prophecies Highlight Dr Pierson’s Bethlehem Birth Claim

Rev Dr Arthur T Pierson of New York spoke at the Penn Avenue Hospital church under the Young Women's Christian Association on prophecies of the Old Testament about Jesus Christ. He cited dozens of fulfilled prophecies including birth in Bethlehem and crucifixion details, calling them evidence of divine inspiration. He led a table reading session yesterday afternoon and plans another today, with further remarks tonight.

Arthur T. Pierson New York Christihian Assocttion Penn Avenue Hoplist Christ Hethlehens Pierson Bethlehem God Nis Young Women's Christian Association Penn Avenue

Death of Marvine Miner Thomas Healey

Marvine colliery miner Thomas Healey was killed when a large roof coal slab fell while he drilled a hole on Sunday. He died about an hour after the accident. His body was taken to his father in law's home on West Market Street. Funeral services will be held at Holy Rosary church at 2 pm tomorrow with interment in Cathedral cemetery. He leaves one daughter Mary.

Thomas Healey Marvine West Market Street Holy Rosary Healey Mary

Post Office Clerk Arrested Over Letter Abstraction

Scranton stamp clerk Frank H. H. Done, 15 Locust Street, arrested on charges of abstracting letters after a decoy letter was found on his person. He posted bail of $1,000 and was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner George J. Taylor. authorities say the decoy letter originated in a town and surfaced during the arrest.

Jones Frank Hhdone Scranton United States Marahi Lowry Hugh J. Gorman George J. Taylor United States Court Ile Fachev Scranton posteMfee Tle Gyiel- Willy Amos Ely Marehal Lowry Gorman Tod

Assault on Drummer Evangelist Leads to Arrest Warrants

Williams, a drummer evangelist and superintendent, filed five warrants against AVVO officials for selling liquor without a license. Frank Philbin and Patrick Golden faced Burgess Berge, each fined $10. Philbin, abusive in court, struck Williams after insults. Warrants arise under a new borough ordinance targeting speakeasies. Williams continues meetings this week at the Methodist church in Miners Mills.

Kew W. Hi Williams Auth-Satoon League Frank Philbin Patrick Golden Burgess Berge Philbin Cin Willimins Miners Mills

Verdict for Mrs Waterman in Delaware Lackawanna case

A jury returned a verdict of 1508 against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company in the Montrose trial of Ann L Waterman. The suit, seeking 24000 plus damages for the death of her husband, lasted a week with witnesses summoned and counsel from Montrose Wilkes Barre and the city.

Ann L. Wat Eis Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Montrose Rulphy TR. Little Trout J. Sherchgod Wilkeslarre Prilof A. H. McCollum Everent Warren City

Commemoration Plans Stage a Verdian Programme

Enthusiastic meeting approves a Verdian program for a local commemorative event. Wall Street and New York scholars along with Prof Hemberger will attend. Expenses funded by contributions with any surplus donated to Lackiwanne hospital. Committee includes Custelse Bar tor De Martine Obici and Carlucci chaired by Frank Cartucel, with Cossesse as VP and Flore as treasurer. Next meeting set for Sunday night.

New York City Hemberger Thin City J. A. Custelse Victor Bartor de Martine Obici N. Carlucci Lackiwanne Hospital Trabhin Chester Etleet Ela Cartucel J. A. Cossesse UT. Pr. Flore Treneuver J. Callanone Cossesse

Matthews Brothers Reopen and Thank Community after Fire

Matthews Brothers express gratitude for sympathy and help after the fire. They announce continued business at the Hunt and Connell Building corner Lackawanna and Waellie ton avenues with their stock intact. They ask friends to continue favors and note the business remains active for orders.

Matthews Brothers Hunt & Connell Lackawanna and Waellieton

Sale of Art Goods Cuts Prices Across Stock

Cramer-Wells Co slashes prices on entire stock of art goods as Cran Wells Co lists location and scope of sale. Reduced offerings include various art items with prices adjusted to clear inventory.

Cramer-Wells Co Cran Wells Co

Unclear OCR legal notice fragment remains unreadable

The readable portion outlines a legal or administrative directive, referencing a warrant, payments, and audit terms. It mentions percentages, bills, and a deadline in a formal colonial style with names like Dewl and a secretary signature.

Italians Plan Verdi Commemoration in Scranton

Italian residents in Scranton hold a meeting led by representative Trabhins and Viinety teas Het ft Casseuse to advance plans for a Verdi commemoration honoring the great composer.

Trabhins Scranton Ciussepme Verdi

Secret organisations seek terms at Guernsey Hall

City groups contemplating changing their headquaters are urged to call Guernsey Hall for terms and dates. Guernsey, Proprietor, invites inquiries for arrangements and schedules.

Guernsey Hall 7. W Guernsey

Unscrutable Mall Copy Spurs Hidden Hair Discount

Clip stream of misspelled lines shows a chaotic note about low cost hair product at UA, suggesting ongoing spring arrivals and daily stock updates. No clear persons or organizations are named.

UA Teason

Local Gems Ad Promises Best Quality at 25 Percent Off

An advertisement touts purest gems and the nation’s nicest trade, claiming 25 percent lower prices than anywhere else. Visit to be convinced of quality and value.

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