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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
6
The message asks for prices and availability of a telephone line and related equipment at home with a clear request for a quotation and assurance of guarantee. It mentions postal to email and asks for any quote or line end curtain.
The city assessors propose an expanded common council of thirty eight members. The Second ward would provide the largest delegation with eight seats, while the Fourth ward falls short of the ratio by 260 residents but gains a seat to meet the minimum five members. The plan uses taxables to determine entitlement per ward.
The treasurer notes cash donations received during the past week from friends and various contributors. Names and amounts are partially unreadable in the OCR, but several donors and amounts are listed, including several entries of hundreds to thousands, with references to local businesses and newspapers.
The supply committee of the board of central metter night awarded contracts for the next school year. Coal for four districts goes to Chi more & Co Me Gibbons John Kearney and Mr Ruddy. wood to James Prynn. pencil pads to Keyrolte Kye at 14.00 per thousand with rivals TK Prive 18.50 and Rk FE Prendergast 14. Other supplies split among Wid ders and Reynolds Bros, with Reynolds Bros taking the sons share.
This morning a large stack of fine new Wash Clouds arrives and is offered at very low prices by Meare and Hagen. The note highlights fresh styles and affordable options for shoppers.
Readable text notes Hanley's Ice Cream as a pure product line with a local business reference. No clear event date or broader context is provided in the fragment.
A remarkable family reunion occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson Price in Canadensis Pennsylvania on July 4 1001. Three generations gathered including twelve children and eleven grandchildren with parents Mr and Mrs Price both in good health. Music games and social activity marked the celebration which lasted through July 4.
John Briggs, runaway son of W E Briggs of Ashley, died at Lackawanna hospital after being struck by a Delaware and Hudson freight train near Bridge Street crossing. He ran away two weeks ago, tramped most days, and attempted to board the wrong train. He died thirty minutes after admission. his relief identified him and the parents were notified.
William May of Clark's Summit, an engineer on the Delaware Tackawantin and Western railroad, died at Moses Taylor hospital after being thrown from his cab when a freight train passed another engine near Clark's Summit station. He was about 15, survived by a wife and three children.
Adolph A. Strohl a lunch wagon proprietor of 212 Flint Street was jailed in Scranton on a libel charge after a Sunday newspaper published a story naming Jacob Grossman. The arrest followed a New York telegram alleging theft of a diamond ring from A Golding. The case, disputed as a conspiracy to derail Strohl’s marriage, saw the charge withdrawn and Strohl discharged.
John Brecunia of Dickson City was killed instantly Thursday evening near Priceburg while walking a rail trestle with Sylvester Yuorgie. Yuorgie avoided harm by jumping clear as a New York Ontario and Western passenger train approached. Brecunia, four years old and unmarried, was unable to move and was struck. He lived with his sister at Priceburg.
Robert Vail, former Philippines veteran and Company D recruit, and Lt Walter Gunster newly commissioned in the Regular Army headline a Salute of returning soldiers at the armory. The unit braces for brigade encampment with inspections, drills, and parade schedules while officers assess candidates for leadership posts.
William Boyle and Thomas Bannon, two of three youths arrested Wednesday for attempting to burglarize Wedeman's bakery on Capouse Avenue, remain in $1,000 bail on charges of arson and burglary at Green Ridge lumber office. Additional hearings set as items tied to the Whitbeck residence burglary are identified as stolen.
Architect Brown submitted plans for altering the main court room to Archi tect Holden of New York at the judges’ request. They aim to ensure improvements do not mar the acoustics.
Next Sunday at Lodore the Delaware and Hudson rainbowl excursions attract more riders. A Sabbath outing to the beautiful Lake Lodore features a Maple City band concert in the great pavilion. Tickets for adults 74 cents, children 40 cents. Trains leave the D H depot at 6:40 and 1:53 a.m. Enjoyable family day with catering and boats available.
A brief local item announces ice cream orders from Hanley's at 420 Spruce Street. The notice highlights Hanley's as the preferred shop with a claim of superior product quality.
Buckingham makes a decisive gain on Anderson as Frank Kemmerer and Miss Pedrick share ninth place. The leading trio take a day off, reshaping the standings and pacing the field.
The fragment lists participants with scores and schools such as Ray Buckingham Elmhurst Norma Mere dith Hyde Park August Brunner Jr Carbondale Vida Pedrick Clark's Summit Frank Kemmerer Factoryville David O Emery Wimmers Pa Arthur C Griffis Montrose W H Harris Hyde Park E J Sheridan Hawley and Jennie Ward Olyphant plus Green Ridges entries. The question asks how many will be in Table No 1 on closing day.
Miss Griffin again led the Tribune Educational Contest with the highest score yesterday and sits two points from third. Ray Buckingham narrowed the gap on Anderson, while Miss Meredith moved ahead of August Anner. Frank Kemmerer tied Miss Pedrick for ninth on Table No. 2 as the standings shift. Contest entry closes August 11. readers may request illustrated descriptions or subscription blanks by mailing Editor Neduca tional Contest, Betanton Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
The Ladies Missionary and Initial societies of Blakely Baptist Church publish resolutions mourning the loss of Mrs Tillie Spencer wife of the pastor. They praise her Christian spirit and pledge renewed effort in her memory and send condolences to the bereaved husband.
A small city notice promotes picnics and large gatherings with ice cream service at Hanley’s location, 420 Spruce Street, touting a new brand called Ikloon.
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