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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text shows city notes with multiple proper nouns and addresses. It references St Withe’s Mavis and various local names, trials, and events, but content is largely garbled with no clear narrative. The piece lacks complete sentences or coherent facts to summarize a single event.
An injured worker suffered a severe head trauma at the Penn ayendie shoppe in Virginia while a bystander described a fall from about sixty feet. Police and medical staff responded. the worker was treated at a Lackawanna hospital for scalp injuries and possible fetal-related complications.
Mrs J J Youngblood of Newark New Jersey supreme trustee of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association attended a reception in Campbell’s hall last night hosted by past and present presidents of local branches. The event featured social hour and an address by Myves Youngblood. Attendees included Miss Lynet Megivin McDonald Challengarder Bronehbd Williavieve Mes Norton Brainen Ge een Ridwe Mrs Deleayy and several Misses McCarmick Higher Cavan Lofgis and others from West Scranton along with Mrs tlaha gan and Mrs Malbury.
Ungenial OCR fragment cites Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by New York Children's Home. Claims "harmless as milk" and treats fevers, teething, headaches, stomach disorders. mentions doses and cautions but text is garbled and unclear about origin or outcomes.
Fragmentary notes describe discussions in Pasanied and Nietthald branches about supporting the senate cafe furthering church affairs. Mentions Mrs Young and vestry steps, with unnamed talker guiding direction amid internal committee chatter.
A chaotic transcription notes a crowded public meeting with attendees from the street and highways committee and various societies. Mentions of planned railway ordinances, parliamentary figures, and community groups suggest a large city discussion with multiple speakers and upcoming events at venues like Wilkes Barre and Harvey's Lake. It references a Bible society gathering, a church delegation, and local school demonstrations.
At a Buffalo board meeting the Queen City Telephone Company’s application for a franchise was defeated 17 to 7. Separately Scranton firm was awarded the contract to fence the Washington Monument at Newbern North Carolina with a bid of 1 dollar.
Fragmentary note describes a scene with the Little Ones visiting a house named Behrivvers, suggesting that their pictures appear nearly lifelike and vivid. The language is obscure and garbled, but centers on a household display of children’s images and a sense of life being captured.
Colonel Martin of Wilkes-Barre conducts the cross examination of Dr Dolan and Dr Roos in the Miss Dulin case against Scranton. The witnesses report tense scenes and threats of violence as the trial before Judge Setty continues with testimonies from Mrs Doolin and others about Miss Dustin and prior incidents. A separate verdict favors Charles Lewin for 1400 dollars in a separate suit over a stairway injury in the Poull building.
Attorney T A Zimmerman sues to compel Craven and Imperial Underwear to credit 3500 stock to Brisbin for his one fourth interest in Runyon and Company. Craven allegedly held the certificate in his name. Brisbin seeks court order to credit the stock and deliver the certificate. A second suit involves John Noll and siblings, heirs of John Joseph Noll, seeking partition of property left by the father after the widow’s death.
Cassie I Bailey testified she married Edwin T Bailey in Eaton Wyoming county on September 4 18xx and lived there and in the city until September 1 18xx when he deserted her without cause or provocation He declared then and since that he would not live with or support her Attorney Joseph F Gilroy for the libellant Mary White of Taylor alleged cruel and barbarous treatment forcing her to leave George White after ten years of marriage This summary notes the two cases and the attorneys involved James E Watkins for Mrs White.
Attorney Cornelius Smith filed exceptions to the bond and bail in the case of Joseph Fellows et al against Fr Loomis et al. The grounds: the bond lacks signer John W. Fellows and the bail is invalid as bailsmen George Fellows and B K Smith do not own real estate.
Attornies M. J. Donahoe and M. B. Conry filed exceptions to the Grand Jury Report on the Taylor annexation. They contend incompet ent irrelevant and immaterial evidence was admitted and that conditions precedent to presenting the diee to the Grand Jury were not properly followed.
Attorneys Taylor and Lewis filed a suit yesterday to recover $5,000 in damages from the city of Scranton on behalf of Dr. J J Roberts county coroner. He was thrown from his buggy about a year ago when he struck an unguarded obstruction on La Fayette Street and sustained severe injuries. The accident cost him much practice time and affected him permanently.
By agreement of the Municipal league and with court consent the case Commonwealth against O Connor and Walsh was not prosecuted yesterday by District Attorney W F R Lewis. The Lackawanna avenue saloonkeepers faced liquor sale on Sunday charges and agreed to pay the costs.
An application was filed to transfer the Speedway club hotel license from 8. B. Cox to Henry Laubsacher and the Reid Chiffith license from Taylor to Daniel Brien. Hearings are set for June 6.
The article notes a recent event at Schriever where amateur pantographic finishing was showcased, featuring the new Kieon cigar. Details are limited but highlight the novelty of the product and the location.
The board completed the annual assessment, totaling 228,817,260, a drop of 444 from last year’s 29,461,460. Tables detail ward by ward assessments for coal and hand, main buildings, occupations, and out-buildings.
The opening services of Shouoth the spring festival were held last night in city synagogues. Rev. A. S. Anspacher led at the Liniden street temple and delivered a notable sermon on the festival’s meaning. Palms and ferns adorned the temple, which appeared ornate for the observance. The sermon recounted Sinai’s gift and the exchange for children who are confirmed this year. Confirmation exercises will be conducted in the synagogue this morning.
The ticket committee met in the office of Chaiingin TD let Atherton to finalize sales arrangements. John M. McCourt was elected secretary and will coordinate with banks to store Vickers placed on sale in local institutions. Counterfeiting risk was discussed and plans made. Tickets will be sold mainly in banks Hotel Jermyn and committee offices to meet strong demand for two thousand seats. Captain Atherton authorized to secure tickets for supporters in Philadelphia. Smoke the Pocono Sc cigar.
Fragmentary text outlines a local civic matter with references to a lawyer and a parade of named individuals including Miss Jessica Dinuwalhek, Meseie Porter, the Sanderson, Amy Northup, Marie Schlager, and Anna Salmon. mentions wealth building and a housing or garden matter amid unclear context.
A mahogany piano case organ lightly used and offered for sale at Chuernes Hall S14 and Gh Washington Avenue Feranten Fu. Contact details appear garbled but indicate availability for purchase.
Fragmentary text provides unreadable names and titles, lacking coherent event or context to identify a clear subject or outcome. No verifiable entities or actions can be established from the readable portion.
Offers all colors sizes and kinds priced 25¢ to 2.50 per garment. Sizes range from 28 to over 42 inches. Describes the broadest selection of men’s underwear in town and urges customers to call before buying.
Ad copy touts a new 5c cigar called Kleon with promised long Huvuna filler and a guaranteed quality claim. The message emphasizes a bold smoke and affordable price point to attract budget conscious buyers.
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