This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
2
Classified advertisement fragment offering rent sales and exchanges. Mentions help wanted situations and free insertions with word charges. Includes a stray line about Baltimore avenues and a price of one cent per word.
The School Board meeting turned chaotic with multiple pothic proposals and finance items. Reports blamed delays on the Water company and the janitorial post drew debate over salaries and extra work payments while students faced entry restrictions and a new mask requirement policy.
The funeral for Leotard Outram, who died Monday morning at his brother in law James Paul’s home, was held privately yesterday evening. The service was led by Rev. Charles Lee of First Presbyterian. The body will travel to Albany N Y for burial beside his late wife. The Reverend Heidlernean officiated at the ceremony in Albany. London telegraph notes express family sorrow and requests regarding burial.
An OCR fragment advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder for relief of swollen feet and nerve pain. It mentions benefits like cooling, soothing, and easing discomfort, and lists related product lines and claims.
Georgy Washington Smith and Mrs Milcah Blackmore are at the center of a volatile confrontation in Maid Valley. Police arrested Mrs Blackmore after a violent incident linked to a quarrel over a periodical keeper. The case moves to the courts with Elizabeth and others giving testimony as Alderman Jones seeks a measured resolution.
Mrs Lauren Wilson, widow of David Wilson, sues Van Bergen & Co claiming 25000 for her husband’s death from a boiler explosion at the Van Vereen foundry in Winter, alleging defective staybolts and weakened boiler structure. Attorney Willard, Warren & Knapp represent the plaintiff.
Michael Walsh of Pike Street reported a telegram on Monday evening about the death of his brother Martin Walsh of Park City. The deceased, about fifty years old, was a Park City merchant with substantial property. burial is planned in Park City with surviving relatives.
Louise Churetio Church wife of Amurtee T Church of this city died yesterday after a long illness due to complications of diseases. Born December 4 in the city she was a daughter of the late D oy and V ier Moran. She served as assistant organist at the Piper Presbyterian and was a church choir member. She visited her sister in Scranton but remained until the end. The remains were sent to Scranton today for burial. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm with the Rev Charles Lee officiating at Maplewood Cemetery.
Attendees enjoyed a lively village fair with a promised return next Samueday night. The event will feature a hot night of fun, drawings for the SH in ahd dnd de adivner sen, and other activities planned for the upcoming date.
Fragmentary postal list shows remaining letters and names including Berry Perkins Bailes Flindbeth Parry Josephine Willhims Irene Doobties Julia Curis Francesca Mun Miccorelli Cag ribter Thora laeiare with Chinese and Italian surnames.
The Wives of the Youtes Ladies Society announce a concert to support the academy at the Congregational church. Accencert and instrumentals will be performed Wednesday evening May 1, with screenings and refreshments planned for attendees.
A local shoe sale was held at the center fair with Manager Miamnere overseeing the event. Peers and shoppers compared prices while Miss Liveie Tord led a drawing for a prize, redeeming tickets for a foot care gift.
The Down oat severnora of the Cia Wopadielevelo clube met at the early Tivise on Tipelh street tonight to valour the business affairs of the Con Ta Chenist Sonn, a reporter to their general election tele ehment Thésdivy evening.
A crowd of residents traveled to Sprintot last evening to see Viola Allen and the Tey company perform The Police of the King at the Laveen theater. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Manville Mr and Mrs Hitler Miss Bowen Mrs Wheeler and Newell Van Bergen among others.
On Friday afternoon an address at the Port Hudson High School is planned to discuss public bids and voting procedures. The event aims to inform attendees about the speed of tide and related municipal concerns.
Professor Hood of Ehawkenberey is invited to deliver the annual address to the Sterling Society of Allbright Veal Fee at Meera in Quin. The event gathers notable scholars and local residents for the commemoration.
Avery will supervise the wWiasian at the ark''s dus store Perday and Saturday evenings ensuring courteous treatment to all patrons of the Metropolitan concert at the Baptist church next Monday evening. Born to Mr and Mrs Martin Gates of Witw xtreet a son.
Fragmented text lists Miss Margaret McAndrew of Cottage Street and Miss Minna Barrett of Fairbrook Street as teachers. Also mentioned are Miss Mary Woodloddon and Miss Lacey Kearney, with unclear duties and context due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a meeting or conclave labeled Pioneer waste with various stray tokens such as No. 265 A OI Me Fiderty and Wok oO ed. No coherent names places or dates establish a clear event or outcome.
A church meeting planned for Mrs. John J. Relgeluth's residence on a street address will now be held in the lecture room at a specified time due to the death of Mrs. Church. The change shifts the venue for the gathering.
Members of the Columbia Hose Company are said to be promoting the old hand engine used in early fires to Pan-American exposition officials. The relic, in fair repair, is under Mayor Wilpat tick's supervision and could draw wide interest if shown beside modern fire apparatus.
Miss Agnes Marti of Olyphant spends Monday in town. Walker and his adopted son Terne visit New York. E. Lathrop visited his daughter in Paterson and son in Williamsport last week. Miss Josephine Myers returned from a week with her father Mr Perry at Mt Cobh. Misses Kathe and Alice Brady of Honesdale are hosted by Mrs Daniel Toolan in Wyoming street. Annie Quinn of Port Jervis visits her parents. Marshall Scuti from Carbondale came here Saturday night. Mrs C E Lathrop and Miss Stelen Lathrop return from Washington DC. Mrs Lathrop spent days in Williamsport. Miss Kate Byrne of Washington street mourns after extended visit with her sister Mrs Edward Roche in New York City. Mrs Roche accompanies her home for a few days.
William J. Westington of Rush Brook Street and Miss Rachel Parfitt, both prominent Jermyn residents, were married last evening by Reverend Thomas Cook. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home on Rush Brook Street with a substantial repast.
The Excelsior Hose company rooms hosted a large sinker event with about forty members and a midnight refreshment. Plans include a mock Trinh and sock social for Susquehanna Street Baptist Church funds and an evening at the Methodist Episcopal chapel. Upcoming items include a Juvenis dancing class with the Lawrence orchestra and a job change at Atherton and Sutton's shoe department. The Delaware and Hudson pledges to protect nearby property during street improvements, with widening work to begin soon near Maybride Street.
Miss Jusie Collins, a table waiter at Hotel Wilson, fell from a dining room window while adjusting a screen, fracturing her right arm near the elbow and dislocating the wrist. A physician reduced the fracture. Will Williams, a Scranton visitor, noted local events as the Central Pennsylvania Telephone line between Peckville and Marstmoat was completed. The Wilson ire company’s new team of blacks drew admiration from local horsemen.
In a Hazelhurst Mississippi letter former U S Marshal Matthews of Mississippi says he is cured of catarrh and needs no further Peruna medicine. He credits the Peruna Medicine Company of Coatambue Ohio with healing him and notes he is glad to report the claim is fulfilled.
Letters from users and a congressman hail Peruana as a cure for catarrh. They describe quick relief, with endorsements from F Crocker of Buffalo, Mrs. Me C. Fentress, and others. The notices invite readers to consult Dr Hartman for free advice if no satisfactory results occur.
The Wilsons engaged Mr Chorge Burdick to oversee operations as Clarke Brothers prepare to open their new store to the public today. An invitation urges everyone to visit and inspect the new premises while advertised letters to several individuals are listed.
Dalton notes report the high school commencement to be held next week at the Methodist church with admired plans and a special speaker. Community gatherings include a Baptist supper and Ladies Aid meeting, plus school and civic updates across Glenburn and nearby towns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.