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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

7

Burglary Suspect Arrested in Scranton Transfer

Athens Pa police identified a burglar suspect from a wanted notice as the man who appeared in Scranton to obtain a ticket. He was taken to the station, then to Athens, where authorities confirmed his identity and returned him to Athens. Stolen goods from Athens were found on him and other items recovered during pursuit. Local notes mention electric street lighting plans and sidewalk hazards in the borough.

Scranton Teihine Factoryville Athens McCoy Delaware Lackawinhe Western Stathom Nicholson Sounell Keystone Lumber Supply Company Main Street

Forest City Briefs and Political Notes

Forest City reports primaries set for Tuesday evening January 21 with ward caucuses in the Kennedy and Brown buildings. Democratic primary date pending. Mrs. Madden receives 2000 insurance payout. T. C. Manzer visits from South Gibson to see ill father. Clifford shaft to resume work next week. Melvin Robinson to perform at the opera house Wednesday. John Waltz, recently released from the Eastern, visits town reflecting little change. Epworth Reading circle to meet at Miss Bessie Melvin’s home Monday evening. Benjamin Brichholaer, former resident, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in town.

Forest City Jan First Ward Kennedy Building Second Ward Brown Building Thomas Madden Clifford Melvin Robinson John Waltz Eastern Penitentiary Board of Pardons Waolta Jacob Lemon Lemon Higgins Walts Waltz Epworth Reading Circle Bessie Melvin Benjamin Brichholaer

Local Harford Notes and Jan Events

The Scranton Tribune notes varied Harford items including E M Watson visiting Peckville on Sunday. A Christian Endeavor social is planned in the lecture room Friday evening with Dan 10. Meetings are set at the Methodist Episcopal church next week. Rev John Merriam to preach at the Congregational church January 12. People sing in their homes this week. Winifred Tiffany and Gus Jackson left Tuesday for Plainsfield New Jersey to work on the Walker Gordon tiv. Mr and Mrs Wi Tiffany welcomed a baby boy. The Young News Union clubs plan an entertainment in Odd Fellows hall January 47. The Harford Butter and Cream association held its annual meeting January 4 to settle 1801 affairs. Butter and cream sales for the year totaled 65888.97 with no losses reported. FP A Osborne is president and BE M Watson manager ER J Whitney was in Binghamton.

Scranton Tribune Harford Jan E. M.watson Peckville Christian Endeavor Society Dan Stev Fisher Methodist Episcopal Church John Merriam Prewch Congregational Church Winifred ,Tiffany Gus Jackson Plainsfield N. Wj Tifany Young News Union Cugs Odd, Fellows Wall Harford Hutter and Cream Association FP. A. Osborne BE. M. Watson ER. J. Whitney Binghamton

Bookkeeper Resigns at Hawke Stone Company

Albert Mack has resigned as bookkeeper at Hawke Stone company. C. E. B. Lindsley, secretary of the company, succeeds him. Ex county treasurer J. Dudley Inman was in town settling up matters. Dr A M Wooster, veterinarian, plans to leave town and dispose of his practice.

Tunkhannock Albert Mack Hawke Stone Company C. EB. Lindsley J. Dudley Inman Wis A. Fl. Wooster

Pittston Official Appoints Representative to National School

Pittston correspondent Raymond Bonworth of the Wilkes-Barre Times is named representative for this region to the National School of Washington. Second Lieutenant Walter Barrett is mentioned in context of related assignments.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Raymond Bonworth Wilkes- Harre Times National School of Washington Walter Barrett

Burial Planned at Minooka Catholic Cemetery

The obituary notices a burial to be made in the Minooka Catholic cemetery.

Minooka Catholic Cemetery

The Secret Dispatch at the Star theater

The Secret Dispatch by David Unwine was seen at the Star theater with strong performances by Kenzie and the cast. Critics praised the acting and predict strong business for the week as Little Magnet Bur Lesquera opens with matinees today and tomorrow.

David Unwine Vaiti Kenzie Edwith Gives Frederick Alger John Thurston George Mivk Hens Todd Beatrica Maggi Marie Kindle Ant Sohate Little Magnet Burlesquera Dinestrel

West Pittston officer resigns. election expected soon

Company M of West Pittston resigns its ninth regiment post, with Chauncey Derby and Walter Garman among candidates for the vacancy. A 2 year old was scalded by boiling water. Hopkin Pickerell killed in an Old Forge mine collapse. Marriage news includes Nathan Seibsom and Mary Rosenbaum, and Thomas Linnen with Mary Dailey.

West Pittston Chauncey H. Derby Walter Garman Isaac Gould Market Street Hopkin Pickerell Lackawanna Old Forge Pennsylvania Coal Company John Basham Taylor Squire Thomias Pickerell Henry Edwards Evan Samuel David Margaret Pickerell Nathan Seibsom

Welsh Hill Community Notices and Local Movements

Rev R N Harvie attended a New York meeting of the board of home missions. Luke Idlewilde is praised as a good community resource. Mrs TD J A Morgui hosts the Ladies Aid dinner today. Berthi Owens visits Scranton. David Bowen buys the Evin Anthony farm and will move next spring. John BD Jones hosts a reception for son Thomas J Jones and his bride returning from their wedding tour.

Scranton Tribune Welsh Hill R. N. Harvie New York Board of Home Missions Harris Luke Idlewilde J. A Morgui Ladies' Aid Society Berthi Owens Scranton David Bowen Evin Anthony Farm John BD. Jones Thomas J. Jones

Funeral of Tallle W. Jones Held at Welsh Baptist Church

The remains of Tallie W. Jones were laid to rest at Forest Home cemetery after services at the Welsh Baptist church. Rev. Richard Butland read scripture and Rev. D Edwards led prayers as the choir sang hymns. Members of Invincible Commandery No 1 Knights of Malta and Taylor Lodge No 688 IOOF attended. borough schools closed a half day for teachers and students to attend. Pallbearers included school board members and local officials. Hon W H Edwards of Berunton attended. The piece notes also the imminent arrival of Patrick Morrow’s remains from Wilkes-Barre on the Delaware and Hudson line.

Tallle W. Jones Forest Home Welsh Baptist Church Richard Butland Providence D. ©. Edwards Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta Taylor Lodge Independent Order of Odd Pellows Schctara School Board Mesa Joseph Duivis W. B. Owens Od F Poellows Richard Morris David H. Evans Knights of Martin Thomas Haddock Jamnes H. Watkins Flower Keargra Messer HK. G. Watkins James Price John T. Gibbons WH. M. Edwards Berunton Tullie W. Jones

Gibney-THoeid ler COMPLY Comes to Wilkes Mare

Jak Uueffler manager announces a new engagement at Wiliendtore let Monday. He praises the company’s growth and strongest lineup yet ahead of opening performances. The note highlights dates and titles including One Little Minister and Dowdy Morrison's Phe Indian.

Jak Uueffler Gibney-Thoeidler Anton New York the Paiventila Dowdy Morrison

Monte Crete production at Walnut Site Theater in Philadelphia

The Walnut Site Theater hosts Monte Crete production starring Kilwin Holt and John Stein’s company with Langdon McCormick as author. A melodrama titled Out of the old is staged with mock trials and a controversial Bowtie Bishop subplot. The cast includes J O Soddart and Signelaw in a New York style spectacle extended for a ten week season beginning in October at the Avenue Theatre with plans for Italy performances.

Janes Ono Walnut Sitet Philadelpha Ste Pendoud Monte Crete South Kilwin Holt John Stein Langdon McCoomlck Iar Lie New York Toronto Macharen Damon MacApthor J. Ot. Soddart Italy Yorks Palade Ouledge

Markets React to Mixed Speculation Amid Decline

The New York market shows a cautious pause as speculative activity slows and prices dip to the day’s low. Traders brace for further moves as some stocks rebound while others retreat, with mixed signals from transportation and utilities sectors and widespread profit taking.

For Rent and For Sale Advertisements Mixed

Fragmented listings show multiple rental and sale notices with vague locations and inconsistent details. Items include rooms, houses, and vehicles for rent or sale, with several business names and addresses such as Speedway Hotel Franklin Avenue and Commonwealth Building. Pricing and conditions are unclearly stated, many entries appear misspelled or garbled.

Stray notices and missing persons in early notices

Stray dog and missing person notices appear with scattered names and locations. The text lists animals reported missing near Scranton and Mishaw, references a reward, and notes various address fragments and incompletely legible names and streets.

Stock and Wheat Traders Seek Boarders and Services

A classified notice advertises stock and wheat trading services by M. Wibhard & Co in New York and invites applications. It also contains a convoluted public notice from the Washington Books Chamber of Sermiton Pennsylvania seeking approval on a corporate matter and outlining a social event with liberties and privileges.

M. Wibhard & Co S. Y Broadway New York

For Sale and Rent Notices from Fleetyille and Nearby

Classified mix including land for sale near Dalton and Lily Lakes, a one acre village property in Fleetyille with nine room house, furnished rooms for rent on Linden Street and Mulberry Street, room with bath and board in high demand, various rental needs, and a loan ad offering funds for quick, low interest financing. Neighbors and local businesses listed with contact shorthand.

Saln Fleetyille

Food Prices and Market Notes From Local Listings

Corrected by WG. Dile. Dusted items list prices for flour potatoes onions and related goods. Per Daehn Beane-Per and Hutter operations noted with per bushel and per bag figures. Market remarks include miscellaneous items and unit prices, reflecting a snapshot of local trade.

WG. Dile Luckawanna Wbe

Unclear market notes amid grain and elevator activity

Fragmented report outlines weak grain prices and mixed elevator demand with regional buyers and sellers reacting to late summer trading. It mentions corn and wheat, price shifts, and regional operators adjusting positions as markets edge lower.

Fragmented OCR Notice of Western Market Goods

The text presents a fragmented OCR read with references to Western, New York, and various goods. It mentions barrels, mattresses, fowls, pallets, and rosters, with scattered numbers and unclear dates. The readable content signals a damaged notice about market items and inventory in a western region.

Wlystacke Ital Att Whet Dies Telahrm Gontraet Wulile Dada SiapThe Crete New York Oreanin Bericy Ental de Doy Highwrs Talibdding Cplands Diesel Pauilinge Tile Alehagedy Old Rooster Taleo Vilekwie Tieweba Wildy Wooetonee Slo Cloton Taney Wiis Weatern Wbadess Ld Noah Wertewn Genoa

Fragmented OCR Note on Names and Weights

The text lists several unclear terms and names such as COS lige and Morelia with weights like 400 lb and mentions of items or entities like Malou Oaallis Kee SS Wellies. The passage appears garbled with no coherent event, date, or clear subject to summarize.

Morelia

Unclear OCR Fragment With Jumbled Names and Phrases

The readable text shows a garbled mix of names, locations, and scattered words. No coherent event or individuals can be established, leaving only fragmented, non-interpretive snippets and possible place references.

Fragmented OCR notes on local events and figures

Study of scattered phrases mentions persons Chloe Jat and Wattle Miyortple along with references to terms like Monday and dollars. The lines include unclear names, places, and numbers, making concrete events or outcomes hard to confirm.

Unclear text fragment with scattered proper nouns

A damaged OCR fragment mentions diverse proper nouns and abbreviations such as Kant Liberty OAM DS pruned MAM DU gruel FFU Hoga Sirmis Sytney and Night Warkore with scattered references to Yale and Natale but no coherent event or narrative emerges.

Kant Liberty Didn Eller Atl DS Pruned Mam DU Gruel FFU Hoga Sirmis Sytney Huey Miata PW Eo Eletek le MRE Niewise Mathie Moumeo Night Warkore Saul Yale Natale Btus

Unclear Text From Historical Notice

The readable fragments describe a board charity member and an applicant named Logan from Piikeburg, with garbled place names and titles, suggesting a provincial or ceremonial appointment. The rest of the text remains indecipherable, offering limited verifiable details.

Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Local Inquiry

The readable text shows scattered phrases and names, unlikely complete events. It mentions places and people in a damaged OCR fragment with references to a date and locale but lacks a coherent report or clear outcome.

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