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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
9
In a damaged notice a wedding at a residence on North Pine Street is described with priests and attendees named. The account notes the ceremony, reception setup, and a quiet, simple celebration but is largely illegible and fragmentary.
The readable portions mention individuals such as Daniel Titel, Belwinrel, Metiriek, Ain, and Mr. 2. OM Price among others. The text references a group of people and potential social or legal notices with scattered names and roles, but lacks coherent context or a clear event, making precise reporting difficult.
In honor of her guesta Mis Mins Mery Owens and Mine Molle of AW Hifkowe Fhre Mets Maya Mbiggy attended a gathering. Attendees described the event as a community meetup with remarks on local affairs and future plans.
I W Skethorger of Woshine will deliver an address at his former church, detailing views on spiritual and theological topics. The event includes a discussion of Sabbath themes and ends with refreshments after the lecture, with attendance open to the public and noted speakers listed.
Fragmentary text mentions names and a possible marriage or wedding notice with garbled wording, lacking clear dates or places to confirm specifics.
An illustrated catalog notes a large stock of Blick Dress Goods described as extensive and complete beyond the Electric City. The ad highlights the goods’ breadth, claiming no equal west of New York or Philadelphia, with a dramatic emphasis on quality and value.
Fragmented text describes a gathering on North Sumter Avenue with mentions of attendees and some names. The passage notes lines of discussion and a list of participants including several women and men, indicating a local community event or meeting with names such as Mary Weenem, Mintie Weenes, Mayanerry, Choa, Elizabeth Fenrick, Liam Davies, and John Shopwhind among others.
The fragment lists residents visiting friends and relatives across Moscow and surrounding towns. Names include Mr P Maditen of Ninth Street, Mrs Mesers of Bowth Dike ConPl, Skellenger of Weashing fev, and others such as Lomas Miss Flagenes Cannon and Thiavell Howells. The note mentions a trip by Thiavell Howells left yesterday for Florence, Colorado.
A garbled chronicle notes various local events and names, mentioning hospitals, churches, and social happenings. Several phrases reference individuals such as Murphy, Moroti, and Mir Vii Mirko, plus locations like Avenue and Carners Want. The text blends weathered details with scattered dates and events, lacking coherent narrative.
A New York Weekly fragment notes a trend toward self supporting homes and independent reading. The piece jokes about mothers trying to write children’s books and questions if families will pay for education themselves.
A near riot erupted near the Delaware and Judson area over a dispute about a fence and wall line at the steel works vicinity. Police and residents clashed as a large crowd gathered, with Constable Joseeph Woellore directing efforts to avert violence and keep the area under control.
A Sunday event at Cedar Avenue Meine Weide featured a musical program and social activities for Mrs William Lush’s class taught by Rev F P Doty. Students and attendees, including many named parishioners, sang, played instruments, and enjoyed refreshments, with a guest couple and pastor extending warm invitations to all church members.
Fragmentary report describes a fall at a hotel construction site on Olio Avenue and mentions a boy injured and taken to a home. Police are noted as keeping others away from the work area while witnesses recount the incident.
The Mowedtelung of eufiene hall, the oldest eet room in nis section, wase Gonigleted Seeterdas with new carpets and minor repairs. The Godur Avenue Lue thevan church choir performed last evening to a largely attended audience. AL Bieeman and his German players drew a crowded house at Natier's Wall last week. John BRoyder and others returned from Rearinge Dipak. notices mention gatherings, rehearsals, and local events with several names cited.
A fragmented article fragment discusses Scranton population figures and confusion over statistics. It mentions concerns about relying on pharmacy and youth data, and notes debates about proceeding with further trials and investigations.
The New York Sun praises a veteran man of seventy four as hale and industrious, contrasting him with overworked Americans. An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for appetite, digestion, and health restoration, citing a testimonial of weight gain and recovery from consumption-related illness.
Incomplete OCR notes describe several residents and events. Alvin from Pittston Avenue involved in a weeklong situation ending near Copperstown. Andrew Best of IL suffers illness. John Ovhe denies being another John Toche. Carey and Lowle Handeck visit their sister Rev Pots on Tuesday afternoon.
The article describes a lengthy town notice mentioning Green Ridge and various residents. It references awards, property listings, and upcoming events with numerous names and places scattered throughout the text. The piece reads like a jumble of legal and personal notices from a local paper.
The obituary notes the death of Theierie Wi Deh in Aberhare Wales after a long illness. It lists surviving relatives including daughter Cheele and Maury and mentions planned funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Michael Maloy of Cartwindals was jailed after a recent incident on Dundaff road. Constable Noury took Malloy to jail. his brother is also reportedly in custody or present there.
Local notes describe a large breaker project at the site of Pine Creek Lowney cutting and tearing, with a new shaft nearly complete. The text references figures, visits from Odd Fellows, and a proposed erection at the site for a modern use in construction.
Damaged OCR text outlines a street incident on a West Market avenue with injuries to multiple fingers and possible head impact. The report mentions a bystander, a rope, and a crowd scene but lacks coherent names, locations, or timestamps. The readable details indicate injuries but no confirmed outcomes.
The piece notes multiple residents of West Market Street and Ferdinand Street visiting friends in Arieh and Aeryduger, with plans for upcoming weddings including Alike Kate Crk and Michael Hevsley. It also mentions trips to New York and Breton, plus local families visiting relatives in Lamerme and Badwand Sanders.
A string of local activities fills the week with the Ohd Fellows at the plitew site, a Schubert club preparation for an old Elfod, and a Count Street Methodist choir program this evening. Patriotic Sons of America Camp 15 marks its eleventh anniversary next Wednesday, with various society groups announcing events and leadership changes.
Secretary Mary Clark and treasurer Kate Walsh lead a society devoted to debates and entertainment. The North End Christian Endeavor will meet this evening at Providence Presbyterian Church. Mrs Walsh expects every member to be present for the meeting and upcoming business.
Marketman Saunders and Charles Cole appeared in alderman court after a street fight. Saunders admitted striking Cole with a crutch and claimed Cole caused disturbances while drunk. Saunders posted bail of ten dollars for Cole’s appearance in court on malicious mischief charges.
Fragmented OCR reveals a district convention in Heranton on May 1 with discussions on ward districts and polling locations. Names such as W. A. Paline and H. Reynofis appear amid references to ward boundaries and registration tasks across Fifth, Sixth, Third, and other wards, with officials coordinating at local centers.
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