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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
9
Fragmentary notes describe training drills and activities at a city training school. The text references exercise schedules and participation by local groups, with mentions of dates and locations that are unclear due to OCR issues.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions figures and places in the Met area with garbled names and events. The readable content indicates a notable person or family and possible church or public figures, but no coherent event or outcome is extractable from the text.
Fragmentary text references several names and places with garbled wording. The readable elements include mentions of individuals linked to a resort area and a coral bend setting, but the exact event, date, or location remains obscured. No verifiable facts.
Fragmentary notes indicate applications for membership by individuals including Y Matthews and del Vo, with secretarial actions pending. The document references a generality meeting and related bureaucratic steps, though details are incomplete and garbled.
Anna Hugelgans of Uckahar reports great benefit from Chamberlain's Pain Put for rheumatism and lumbago. She says her husband used it for a strained back and was quickly helped. She calls it the best family remedy and recommends it to everyone. Sold by all druggists.
A fragment speaks of a historic vessel and a shipyard city, with hints of a lose of vigor and a failing fleet. It evokes a distant harbor and echoes of industrial decline surrounding Behin ton and regional lines.
A freight train collision on Ree Craft Road near Rooke Mareliom caused damage to a header line and ceiling components. The event blocked travel and prompted response teams to secure the area and assess the wreckage at dawn yesterday.
Incomplete fragment mentions prop ewed men Maitre and Ronen, a pledge of 5000 to 1000? and reference to New York and a project in TD 8 Atelden. The garbled lines describe accepted plies and readiness for some operation by a Tinie Gt team and a verification work.
A timelike recital from New York musicians arrives for a Conservatory program. The Solar cuneer barratud yokes participate in a pine recital at Liortiesy hall with notable performers from the Glee group.
Auditors Wi od Costello Whitler Christius and John Morris examined the Boranton poor district financials for the year ending December. They approve the board secretary’s report showing disbursements of 104 020.71 and note improved bookkeeping. The inmates appear comfortable though some wards lack space. A contract is pursued with St Patrick’s orphans and the Home for the Friendless. Indentured care costs for the poor are discussed as the board seeks guidance on accepting outside patients at Hillside Home.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a hammock sale and a reference to a May date, with addresses and business names unclear. The readable pieces indicate a local sales item tied to a pond and power, but surrounding details are garbled and not fully decipherable.
The fragment discusses Swarthmore College aiming to be a university model, emphasizing close student bonds, natural incentives for strong work, and the need for thorough preparation. It mentions Willian W. Bird as president and touches on catalog and admission considerations.
A deteriorated notice references a rail fare offer from Beranton to a destination, with a limited round trip rate and a 60 day window for travel. It mentions an official depot agent and various travel options including route variations and seating reservations.
Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad will sell first class tickets to Ithaca and return at regular one way fare for the round trip. Tickets good going May 0th and return by May det. Children between ages 1 and 11 pay half the adult rate.
The report states that Dr. H. B. Ware will return on Monday evening, with plans to resume duties and meet with colleagues upon his arrival.
Plans to move the motive power department into new shops on the Bloomsburg division between Bellevue and Taylor are under consideration. Scranton yard expansion includes extending the yard south and reclaiming machine, blacksmith, and other shop sites, with a costly rebuilding program and grade separation on Washington Avenue.
The plan to erect extensive modern motive power repairing and machine shops on the North Stellily site near Washington avenue Scranton advances. Lloyd will transfer to the new shops and most repair work for the system may concentrate here as tearing down the old steel mill walls proceeds and the land is cleared. Chief Engineer W K MacFarlan oversees the building plans now, with completion expected in over two years.
The Boston Transcript notes growing interest for Miss Ellen M Stone’s Monday evening lecture about her captivity and release. The paper praises her platform recital as prophecy and thrills, endorsing attendance for informative insight on Christian world matters.
The Delaware and Hudson schedule lists pay dates in May with worker groups tied to multiple locations. The record includes names and shop references such as Manville Marvine Legwell a Crook Von Storch and Providence Repair shop among others.
Clark's Florist at 201 Washington Avenue Os offers blooming plants for yards and decoration day needs. Plants include seasonal varieties suited for outdoor displays and gifts. Visit the Os shop for selection and pricing.
In common pleas Judge Wheaton presided as the Partridge versus Morris case ended with a verdict for the plaintiff at 115.50. Rozelle versus Lewis's trial paused then resumed before Judge Wheaton. In Kelly court Snyder versus Davis and Wideman returned a $4.28 verdict for the plaintiff. Delsheimer and Grien versus Mary Smith settled with $2,986.08 judgment. Thomas versus Collins matters referred to attorney Watkins.
Max Herring, jailed on horse stealing charges, was among several inmates released after their cases were ignored. Fellow prisoner Byron Simrell, previously confessed buyer of the horse, was also released after serving a year for horse theft. Simrell’s identification of Herring led to a renewed charge, but the grand jury did not convict. Other inmates released include Nora Bryden Edna Blackmore Marty Cordner Valenty Emiatek Edward T. Davis Patrick Maxwell Albert Price Anunte Davies Joseph Volas Alfred Pedley Hiram Race Phillip Seamore.
The court petition seeks Edward James Wouray be sent to the House of Refuge in Philadelphia for incorrigibility. The petitioner is his guardian and uncle Edward Charles Bouray. Judge Edwards set May 19 at 4.50 pm for the hearing.
Judge A A Vosburg presided over distribution audits in the Everhart estate with no exceptions to the account. Dr T F Everhart testified to entitlements and shares. Guardian Herman Hagen and Martha Moore sworn as to the final account as she reached adulthood, with distribution to be ordered.
The sheriff reports auction details from the grand jury room listing multiple properties sold or to be sold. Buyers include Macy Au Jones Sew York Mutual Savings and Lown association Emily G. Moree administratrix and German Building Association among others with bids ranging from a few dollars to several hundred.
Scranton notices list transfers of property held by Michiel Greoula Kate Zvwick Annie L Meriman and Byerety By Merritinn J Me Gitte William Meister Laurier Sons Stik Compank and others. Attorneys named include Hannah Carpenter I M Winton A Dean and Taylor outlining liens and sums such as 87.00 301 174 108 and 508.74.
Exceedingly bright tihe stories titled The Experiences of Pa appear in a recent issue from the Bickican viillroud XY. A dear old gentleman from Down idust visits after forty years, recalling courting days and his first vacation. The tales recount Pa riding a locomotive cab and a fast ride in an automobile at Highfield Springs watched by a anxious Ma. The adventures include a race on Lake Hopateong between electric launches, and a married compact to relive youth at Delaware Water Gap. The stories form a book titled Aboveitaly and Taike Resorts by the Lavelgianwalla railroad line, available from J. W. Lee, 26 Exchange Place, New York.
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