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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
6
A chaotic OCR fused report notes a West Scranton event at Simpson Memorial Methodist church. It describes a Patrick’s Parochial School commencement and an open air Bauer concert at Round Woods. Richard Harvey alleges coercion to steal for bread amid sermon reflections on Jonah.
For sale by all dealers the tar product from Dufour promises relief from cold symptoms and restful sleep. Sold across outlets with claims of soothing cure and renewed energy.
The Fourth offer premium fitting garments described as irreproachable and new in fashion. The store emphasizes a holiday trade push with a capstone bargain opportunity and asks readers to note details of the sale.
The Dressy Shirt Waist is essential for the modern fashionable woman's wardrobe. It must fit properly feature the latest fashion details and be of the right cut and material. All shirt waists in this line meet this standard.
Ad copy touts reduced prices on shirt waists with several price points. Describes a wide stock of fancy and lower priced waists aimed at bargain seekers.
A feature on the latest fashion designs highlights white shirt waists with deep sailor collars, tucked vest fronts, and a host of pretty new styles.
The Thursday night event at St Patrick’s Parochial School drew a large crowd. J B Whelan chaired and praised the pupils’ work as the school orchestra performed and a four-act drama Enterprising Gold Seekers was staged. Three graduates listed J McCaffrey I Me WIN and Marthaer Hern.
Richard Harvey and two 15 year old boys are charged with a daylight robbery at the home of Thomas Shephard on Sunday morning. The assailants entered via the rear and stole a revolver, two watches and a Colombian dollar, with part of the loot recovered in a shed. The youths claim poverty and hunger drove the crime. they face a morning hearing.
Hundreds attended an afternoon open air concert at Round Words featuring Baiera band and the Vist assemblage. The program included overtures, arias, selections from Martha and other classics with lively encores and enthusiastic applause.
The Moodres City Wheelmen social committee arranged a bake at Lake Scranton on July 1 and a moonlight excursion to Lake Henry on July 17. The regular monthly meeting is tomorrow night with President Luce urging all members to attend for welfare business and a social session to follow.
The new cemetery in Lincoln Helehta will soon open after improvements. An iron front fence is erected, grounds enclosed, the sexton lodge nearly complete, and a surrounding driveway enhances visitor access. The overall property is described as a desirable home site with many new houses built nearby. The Jackson Street Baptist church trustees plan a Monday meeting at 7 30 to discuss interior renovations.
An assortment of local notices describes church and group activities. Events include a Sunday school gathering at Lake Ariel, a Ladies Catholic Benevolent meeting on North Main Avenue, and a Young Women's Christian meeting at a home on Laurent Street. Also listed are a drawing for James Robinet, a shotgun shoot on Gathton Hill, a parish service on Seravlon Street, and a Providence production crew gathering at the drill hall on Sixth May Avenue.
The readable lines describe a chaotic scene in New Vorhitt and nearby places with mentions of individuals such as Steveny Meetilea and Tr. Sweet's poets oc Niels Higale Warts PC Wihle Jones. The garbled OCR makes it difficult to extract a coherent event, names, or dates.
The funeral of the late Mrs Dominick Holand was held Saturday from Prospect Avenue residence with a large gathering. Reverend Motley officiated at the church service, after which interment followed at Dunmore Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Messrs Thernagy Kelley, Patrick Battle, and John Gibbons among others. Floral tributes were sent by local acquaintances.
Patrick Kells of Palmstreet faced an Alderman Worddyfie hearing after a Saturday warrant. He posted 200 bail for future court appearance. The event followed a reported assault and battery incident and a separate fire at Mur nf Mew Mii on Volar Avenue causing minor damage. John Kool, a 10 year old, suffered a neck wound after an accident on Willow street and received stitches. St Marya Glee and Promaile plan to attend the regular District meeting at St Mary’s hall on Victory street tonight.
Mrs Vimma Frantz from Brcott street visits Philadelphia with a small group. Miss Hibtotecthi Elie of Kim street and Miss Hate Noli of Pittston avenue plan two week trips to Lake Ariol. Miss Goele Brabener of Prospect avenue heads to Reading for a weeks stay with relatives.
The notice states pea coal available at $1.25 per ton delivered to South Side control city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be directed to J.T. Fiorkey at 1914 Codar Ave, phone 6653.
A damaged notice from Dawid City Nebraska dated April 4 1900 discusses a supposed health benefit of a product from Jeneses Pure Food Co Le Roy Vit Gentlemens and a misprint about Craing prompting the director to urge use. The ad notes initial dislike but later reliance on the product and mentions a package received.
Residents and visitors from North Scranton mark a week of visits from Daryea and Norio guests while local events include a Alpha Gamma Society banquet at Percy Shires home. The city prepares to move bus routes on West Market Street and campus students plan Fourth of July stays in New York City.
The fragmentary text shows garbled lines and stray phrases about prices and items. It mentions leather melt, a vehicle or product point, and small 10 cent references, but lacks coherent events or identities. The readable parts imply a truncated listing or ad with minimal concrete details.
A chaotic gathering at North Main Avenue chapel drew residents with a heated exchange between Oliver and others. A man identified as Vint brought in by police for intoxication and public disorder faced arrest during the daytime event on Marker Street.
A charity concert is announced at Isbet's church rectory with Professor Wallipnelaw and Mrs Watkins leading, inviting the public to attend and contribute a silver offering. The event funds a lawn event at the Browns home and a broader communal program in July, organized by local citizens headed by William Mellert.
Mere Thewe Long died Saturday morning at Moon Taylor hospital after surgery. He lived on Bitten Avenue and is survived by his family. A funeral is planned for this afternoon at 2 o clock, with burial at Primeton cemetery conducted by local authorities.
Local meteorologist H B Paine reports June was an equitable month with no extremes. Average temperature 48 degrees, below last year and 1818 figures, highest 4 degrees on the 10th and 24th, lowest 47 on the 7th and 26th, rainfall 3.44 inches, slightly above normal with most rain concentrated in the city. Paine plans to stop daily reports as government weather service begins.
The article highlights a longtime correspondent who has sent daily reports for years and missed only one on time. Although one report was delayed, he has shown dedicated service and deserves commendation for his efforts.
Thomas C. Hayes of Brooklyn spoke at St. Thomas College Hill on forming a local chapter of the Catholic Benevolent, a Brooklyn founded group with 70 000 members across 28 states and Canada. In New York there are 200 members and eligibility is Catholic men 21 to 33 with insurance options up to 1000. The organization features an option to borrow half the insured amount at age 65 and Hayes sees scope for a new bureau in the city.
Mrs Fallon sues Antonia Costanzo in equity court claiming a deed drawn in error conveyed an entire property instead of a single lot. Costanzo asserts Fallon knew the full extent of the contract and that the whole property was to be conveyed, not just one lot.
Chief Willis Moore of the Weather Bureau and Observer Donaldson will arrive in the city today to set up headquarters for a new weather station. Moore visited briefly Saturday and was in Birmingham yesterday. If the government building is unsuitable, a location may be sought in the Board of Trade building. Congressman Connell told Secretary Atherton he does not favor the Connell building.
Captain Rice recounts the Metha Nelson trip from Makaweu to this port when a waterspout formed about thirty miles northwest of Point Keyes on October 18. The schooner rode the sea as a drunken man staggers and the apinnaker boom was ripped away in the roar.
A schooner neared the harbor at Point Reyes when a sudden waterspout formed ahead and swept the vessel. The crew fought the wind and water as timbers cracked, yet the ship righted and escaped, though heavy damage to cargo and deck occurred. No ship names or exact dates appear in the readable text.
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