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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1897

Page

3

centenarian Mrs Derk honored at Cameron celebration

Acquired from Shamokin Bays, Mrs. Michael Derk marks her 100th birthday in Cameron. Born January 22, 1887 at Lone Swamp near Philadelphia, she has lived in Upper Mu hantiy for decades. Her family once owned land in Coal township later sold for 200 pounds, now operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad and supplying regional coal markets.

Shamokin Bays Michael Derk Henry Derk Upper Muhantiy Township Juan Philadelphia Cameron Mor Coal Township Pennsylvania Hatlroad Company

Three Sheriff’s Sales Acknowledged In Open Court

Deeds acknowledged yesterday by Sheriff Clemons include land in Scranton sold as property of Giuspure Albatte to the Citizens Building and Loan associations for $100. Land in Roarne rook township sold as property of Guy A. Robinson administrator to ALT Suarle for $1,124.50. Premises in spoweh of Trinmore sold as property of Albert Putters man to Eastern Union Building and Loan Association for $14.

Clemons Scranton Giuspure Albatte Roarne Rook Township Guy A. Robinson Alt. Suarle Bproweh Trinmore Albert Puttersman Eastern Union Uilding and Loan Association

Social Events Yesterday Highlight City Family Entertainments

Mrs T and G Wolf hosted a social yesterday on Mulberry Street with the Be Moses silver anniversary celebration at their home. A large gathering at the Wyoneing avenue residence featured many visitors and noted physicians from the city attended the Bristol House dinner. The event showcased ornate decor and a suspended orchestra balcony, with Professor Siegel planning future internal social events for pupils and friends. Local doctors including Dr MelLean led speeches and discussions on professional topics. Personal attendances included Rochester visitors, New York and city residents, and various locals noting civic and social engagement.

Mulberry Street Mro Mis Moses Velelbrot Sovink Puthoering Jens Mas Singer Car Hiidale Morris Mises New York City Julineg Fred Moses Carbondale Celia Moses William Moses This Cay Henry TL. Moses Yale Mype- Moses Johanna Dergman

Ex Sheriff and Deputies Sued Over Trespass Case

A civil action against former Sheriff John J. Fotey and deputies, plus executors of the Charlies Tropp estate, seeks £20,000 damages for alleged sale of goods under a partnership dispute linked to a Krewe store near the Academy of Music. The case names numerous local residents and attorneys, with a verdict awaited on key points of contract and debt.

John J. Fotey Flor, Ryan William Crate George Griswold Charlies ‘Trapp Caroline M. Peed Mra Reed Wooshern Tropp Academy of Massed Aherift Nel Dhar Welles Fia Judie Archbild Jolin Myers At.tormeys John F. Murphy I. Oc Newcombe Ellegheth Preigle C. Comegys al Wright Avenue tMhirteenth Thomas Myere Hein John Preicte Jacoh Mears Stegia Aschmiert Gontrnet Archbald Munlgment Hi, van Seoten Auburn Sus- Huctanha County Jige Atehiald AL RR Tah Tieatate Jobin Viet Aental Mir Walteon Waotsin Beh Kinle & Kemmerer Mr. Tonal

First Day of Goop Sleighing Brings Light Snowfall Report

Readable fragments describe light to moderate snowfall with about four inches accumulating by midnight. Weather observers note lingering winds and colder conditions as night fell, with a cautious forecast of continued wintry conditions into the day.

Wwe Leigh Valles

Justice for Bosbyshell in January Proceedings

A fragmentary notice reports a legal case involving Bosbyshell and Hosbyshell related to a claim against him. It notes Hosbyshell as a former Philadelphia mint superintendent and references a judgment against him with respect to lands and wages, though details are unclear due to damaged text.

Washington Jan Howe Con Oliver Me. Hosbystell Pie Hilltony

Steamship Arrivals and Mixed Vessel List at New York

Steamship arrivals show steamer names Ancnorin Tremilusgen and others with Bremen Werra and Gengu locations. A Bremen to New York shipment Aller and Columbia passages noted. An anecdote claims Hood's Pills cured stomach trouble in a daughter, promoting Liver Pills as a cure-all.

New York Ancnorin Bioomerhahn Bremen Werra Gengu Aller Bouthbamon Columbia Geni Fadilin

Spaniard as inventor cited in war bulletin and broader claims

A long excerpt argues Spaniards produced few modern inventions with Americans leading globally. It lists various innovations and origins, then asserts Spain lagged in manufacturing. includes a violent note about a fatal schoolgirls fight in Columbia, South Carolina with blades used on the way home from school.

Germany Vieni Alf Penehtain Getham Cmurbivers Paris Vienna Lelpele Frenehiniin Toon Mullandey Patent Office Seville Spain

Resolution Adopted On Arbitration Treaty Pledge

Columbia January 2. A concurrent resolution urging timely entry into the arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain was adopted unanimously by both houses of the legislature.

Columbia

Boy Narrowly Escapes Death From Elevator Shaft Incident

Youth on seventh floor of the new board of trade building on Linden Street avoids fatal injury when a sheet of wrapping paper blocks an elevator door. The boy's head is struck, a deep chin wound and neck sprain feared but later treated. he is taken to a nearby office and then home.

New Board Oof Linden Street Ernest Miane- Neld Wmyeoye Western Union CON Ming Hosihin Tien Dpa Tr. Shulliway Waehiigton Avenuce Shumivay

Blewitt Case Settled in Scranton Traction Suit

Margaret Blewitt settled a $25,000 dottage suit against Scranton Traction Company filed in Pittton courthouse. The payoff was recorded as 200 dollars under a docket entry dated December 1801. The incident involved a collision on Pittaton Avenue as Blewitt returned from school, causing injuries requiring medical care. The case had been slated for trial this week.

Pinetonotery Prynne Margaret Blewitt Scranton Traction Wee Pittaton Avenue

Free Eye Examinations and Discount Spectacles Ad

Local ad for Silverstone eye specialist at 36 Lackawanna Avenue offering free eye examinations and low priced spectacles. Lists prices for solid gold rimmed, filled, nickel, aluminum bows and colored glasses, plus reading glasses at 26 cents. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 6 pm.

Lackawanna Avenue Lehigh Valley

Fragmented OCR Notes on Names and Numbers

Fragmentary data lists names and figures such as Sh Gh 86.08 164 and 190,00 88,00, with unclear context. Multiple unreadable tokens suggest a table or inventory snippet. No clear event or entities identified to anchor a full news item.

China Micettana Chita Pinner

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