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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
9
Charles E. Daniels re elected president for the third time Wallace Moser chosen secretary Colonel Hitchcock spoke on municipal affairs with remarks from B G Morgan John R Farr and others A Progressive Euchre and social Injured circus rider lived here and other notes and personals.
A fragmented report notes Theresa Tus Sellat, a former Wild Wear performer, appearing near Jackson Street venues. Local churches and the Bundy School area host a prayer meeting and a youth institute event this evening, with a youth club organizing a charity or social gathering.
Fragmentary notes describe several residents from Jackson Street and Thirteenth Street planning trips to New York and Wakefield. The text mentions Mrs Llewellyn Jones and Mrs Thomas Level, with scattered clues about locations on West Lauckawanne and Mui avenues, and a mention of a severe injury.
The readable lines show garbled dialogue and scattered words about a coach, medicine, and waiting. No clear event, person, or place is discernible, leaving only fragments and nonsensical phrases.
A garbled testimonial touts Clayton White as a nationally known figure endorsing a medical product. It claims dramatic health benefits and urges readers to request a promotional medical necklace from Lily Malt Whisker Co. in Rochester NY.
Vereras go to Buffalo to reside. Rev. Frank J. Milman of Pottsville attends a cantata at Moenrs hall. Bertha Law Monte society met at Washburn street Presbyterian church. A drawing for 10 on a ten days trip to the Pan American exposition for St Patrick’s church. St Brenden's council YM to Atlantic City excursion in August. Sisters of Bethany of St David’s held a social at the rectory. Mr and Mrs James Prowi hosted a party for their 4 year old Marie. Coroner Roberts to hold an inquest tonight on Michael Finch case. Mrs Jane Richards of Jackson street visiting husband in Philadelphia.
Fragmentary note mentions Cedar Avenue and Cedar area with scattered phrases including GUS and Hyde central discussion.
John Hhaowkes, one of the oldest men, received a handsomely engraved badge from the A O F division for long service. The event featured musical pieces by students of No. 2 school including Miss Cats Shall and Miss Sisie Store. Kelly Sterns guided the program as Miss Jutu Simms, Miss Miarrlen, and others performed violin and piano solos to a large audience.
Mirowe and others returned home from an extensive trip in New York state visiting several streets and towns. The executive committee of the Obole eon Mine Weg fund held a high evening meeting in Letomavel Wall with Mrs. rok Mia litive pee. A business meeting of the North Scranton Prohibition tenesay is set for May 16 at 9 p.m. at the home of Thonas Moore.
The Morals Halk hosts a Friday evening supper for twenty five, prepared by Lamorroan and served to attendees. Jessie Wilbuy's pupils present a musical recital with assistance from Mrs John Williams and Miss Leon Farnhiain. J Phangi of Dlek oon avenue attends the nap lene. Pithom Obert choir practice occurs tonight. The Breath erhead of St Paul of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church meets and plans celebration on the second Tuesday.
In June A H Conger was elected pastmister for Cedar Avenue Cort Street and Providence Methodist Mapts congregations. Dr W G Sinpeon was chosen delegate to the New York summer convention. Mrs Del Zerfass and Gen Willi of Siarmieca attend as guests. Attendance at No 27 and 28 school yesterday led to early dismissal for the parade. EB Howe of Cuba is on furlough visiting Green Ridge friends. The Green Midge Presbyterian service will feature Private Prayer led by Attorner TB Wells.
An early morning fire at 14 Green Street in Dunmore destroyed a barn belonging to John F Finnelly, with Neptune and John J Smith firms arriving quickly. The structure and several wagons were lost. damage estimated around 400 dollars, partly insured.
In a police court session before Burgess Urselle, several prisoners faced hearings on May dates. Names include Theresia Willis of Peckville, Balwitt Trawell of Wiesek street, and Frank Gavkwin of Whiton stick, with dispositions ranging from discharge to county jail.
Dunmore temperance workers call for a mass meeting at Mantes's hall on Monday May 20. County organizer of the Prohibition party has secured Rev Henninger of West Scranton to speak. Miss Month Anne May of West Scranton will reply. Admission free.
The Dunmore Women’s Christian Temperance Union has conflicting notes about a May 16 meeting at the Methodist church. One item mentions no meeting and another states a session to discuss Mrs Thalley’s campaign, with officers and member arrangements unclear.
South Scranton notes report the January Sewhite event of the Young Women's Christian group held in rooms on Medan avenue with large attendance and a play featuring gutties. A man named Gilroy faced police, was taken to the station, and magistrate Te Wakett sentenced a speaker to a fine or jail.
The obituary reports the death Monday of a local figure in Kingston MiPl Lineal, mentioning his birth in Cavege and long residence in the area. It notes survivors including wife and children and lists funeral arrangements and viewing details amid a period of family and community tributes.
The deceased Dr Drewson dies after pneumonia. Funeral services will be held this evening at the Sander Lemouvenne residence in Taleotehock. Interment at the Meshopmen cemetery on Thursday. Services at Flirary lodge No 20 and invitation to sister lodges. The obituary notes a high mass of requiem at Holy Rosary Church and a funeral procession from Territe Town.
The excerpt describes various South African foods and preparations including biltong and cured meats. It mentions fruit and condiment dishes, traditional cooking methods, and notes on how some items are perceived by different groups. The text uses archaic spellings and includes many oblique phrases about regional dishes.
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