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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
10
In northeastern Pennsylvania the Tunkhannock Water Company moves to secure a new water supply due to scarce river water. Crews examine Oxbow Pond in Lehman Township eight miles away to judge feasibility of pumping water for local mains. Other local items note licenses, rentals, travels, and brief community updates.
Feb 1 entry notes T Wilkinson visiting Scranton for a time. Miss Clara Tiffany resides on State Street. Miss Ruth Johnson has been visiting her friend Miss Cora Greene at her home on State Street.
Illegal voters were challenged and four men Thomas Fagin Owen Carey Michael McNamara James Campbell were jailed on bond after voting without the required taxes. A reserve warrant charged Therese Devine with aiding Fagin. West Pittston stayed quiet as the Republican ticket swept offices including school directors C H Foster Fr M Hughes and others. Evangelist B F Armstrong left for Texas and Mother Jones spoke to mill girls after a drill display by Co A Fourth Regiment Knights of the Mystic Shrine.
A historical overview of scrofula known as King's Evil and the claimed cure by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The piece cites royal touch superstition, emphasizes blood cleansing as the remedy, and includes testimonials and promotional notes about cures for skin and lung scrofula, urging readers to obtain the medical adviser.
The Pitteton drillers won the city drill event by Chain and the Eagle drill team in a contest that carried a $25 prize. Thomas Longin of DBuryen and Miss Ellen Barrett of this city were married yesterday at St. John's Roman Catholic Church by Rev. Father Garvey. Lecne and Margaret Leone have letters of administration in the estate of the late D. Lacoe. The valuation was set.
Honesdale area reports an upcoming borough election amid snow delays for ballot distribution. Local deaths include Bartley Crogan and John Opal with funerals at St Johns and Oakland side cemetery. Factory expansion planned, trade up, and a public meeting on the Fire shopmen strike features Edward Kennedy urging arbitration. Susquehanna Band provides music as order remains high in town.
Special to the Scranston Tribune reports L Kors and ST Richards appointed delegates to the Young Men's Christian Association convention in Lancaster. Local notices include residents touring to Grand Rapids Michigan and a new telegraph office at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard to serve east bound crews. Funeral services held for Walter Holmes and a theater schedule features The Flaming Arrow and A Young Wife with performances in upcoming weeks.
In Susquehanna on February 18, one hundred Erie shop workers were laid off as the builder maker strike lingers. A peacemaker is urged to resolve the dispute between the Erie Railroad and striking workers. Also noted are a Dorcas society fundraiser, a sermon on Frances Willard by Rev. Newing, a visit from C C Hawley, the funeral of the infant Searles, and a public sale of the late Ovour Washburn's real estate.
The Reeves vaudeville troupe led by Mies Inez Mu en ker tours New York for a major production featuring Hilde Clark and an all star cast. Electrical dancing specialties, cornet solos, and European acts are promised as the largest show of its kind.
After three years studying abroad Mie Clark returns and makes her debut on the local stage in the opera Princes Bonnie. She later appears in The Higiwartian with a bold soprano voice noted for its clear quality and strong finish, signaling a promising career ahead.
Avoca residents hear the Methodist Episcopal church will serve supper on Washington's Birthday beginning at 4 o clock. Items for sale include cream and homemade candy with aprons. Several local residents attend recent events and meetings.
Mrs. Tia Thomases of Uniondale visited Forest City on Saturday. Rev R L Clark spoke on his work among the poor in Heston at the Methodist church. The yearly missions collection was taken. Benjamin F Maxey of Wilkes-Barre visited town. Election passed quietly though Second ward faced a Democratic ticket contest. W F White has recovered enough to be out. Glazeblowers and specialty artists perform in the opera house this week. John Tutske is on the sick list.
New Milford and nearby communities report visits from Oxford and Binghamton residents. Mrs. Tucker hosts a Women's Christian Temperance union meeting. the Working guild plans a yard social at the Presbyterian church parlor. Mrs. William Curtis visits Bridgewater. Minnie Mira dies recently near South New Milford. Ernest Peck family spent Sunday with kin at Cibson.
New York trading opened with tepid activity as investors stayed cautious amid uncertain demand and weak stock buying. Bond prices eased while some industrials and utilities showed marginal moves. overall market sentiment remained muted with no clear trigger from wage talks or policy hints.
A textile listing notes Silk Stripe by Albatross Novelties for Persian inspired designs. Colors include Sage Green Old Rose National New Blue Red Pink Light Blue White. Fabric width measures twenty eight inches.
Market notes show scattered wheat quotations and commodity terms with unclear legibility. Names of wheat grades and price hints appear jumbled, making specifics hard to determine.
Chicago buyers opened February trading with a cautious tone as the corn market showed a slight advance on modest demand and limited selling pressure. Mild winter conditions and harvest pace provided tentative support for futures while traders awaited clearer price signals.
Fragmentary notes describe cattle receipts at a sale with references to heifers steers and feeders and mentions of prices per barrel and totals. Other names and places are garbled but indicate entries from Texas markets and western stock movements.
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered terms including Veal Pl theme and various personal and place-like strings. The text resembles a garbled list of names, initials, and tribal or regional terms with no clear event or outcome. No coherent narrative or dates are recoverable.
Fragmentary text includes references to individuals, places, and possible legal or notary context. Several garbled names and terms appear, with mentions of Cheney, Notary, Toledo, and various incomplete phrases. No coherent event or action is clearly identifiable from the readable content.
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