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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
12
Montrose notes show H H Fordham Ware visiting Scranton on business. Residents visit relatives in Bimine and Scranton, with several marriages and social events planned or celebrated. A newspaper-standard list highlights births, deaths, and community happenings, including a barbershop opening in Cramp's Barracks and memorial observances.
Special to the Scrinton Tribine reports Wiland Hallion of Forest City and Miss Phve beth Carepenter union hire wed at St Agnes church with Rev T A Walsh officiating. Laura Nealon of Oneohunt served as bridesmaid. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home. The couple plans a Forest City residence after a wedding tour to Buffalo.
Honesdale May 4 report notes the Delaware and Hudson station improvements and attractive grounds. A dog poisoner has harmed two flags belonging to residents. Maple City fund for an armory ball is in planning. Grand Army Memorial service announced for next Sunday. High School Alumni annual meeting held Friday. Keystone block losses corrected and repairs planned. Mr Freeman & Son to repair buildings. Hon E B Hardenbergh and daughter at Atlantic City. Erie excursion to New York on May 26 with return Friday. Slomeriad day observed as usual. Major George H Whitney to marshal parade.
May 3 Towanda notes report crowds at Main's circus with lively performances and announce Lake Wesauking hotel opening next Thursday evening. A fatal catarrhal disease claimed a Pittsburg guest, and memorial services are set for Krist’s church. Sayre reports a bedroom assault injury. a switchman John Peeratt lost his right foot to a wheel. Labor tensions persist at Lehigh Valley shops with strikers and many crafts workers included. State Line and Sullivan railway company picks Betts Towanda as president.
A cow wandered onto a moving line near Lineshoro and collided with three linked locomotives returning from Gulf Summit. The animal was hurled from the viaduct, fell ninety three feet, and required extraction. The engines, viaduct, and crews avoided serious injuries. the cow recovered after grazing nearby. Mentions of local society events and other notices follow.
The fragment lists events and attendees including P. F. Broderick Moody post and Relief corps of the Grand Army of the Republic, a church service at Avenue Methodist in Oakland with sermon by Rev. W. M. Bouton, Mrs Wright visiting family on Jackson Street, Mrs H D Taylor, Miss Filma Bourne from New York visiting her mother on Jackson Street, W H W Larrabee building a tenement on Oak Street, Laneshoro High School Alumni Association banquet at Firemen's Hall, a poverty hop at Hogan Opera House on Friday evening May 1, and the Catholic clergy retreat at Hotel Oneonta Harvey's Lake from June 0 to 2 weeks.
Samuel Washburn died last evening at his home near Comforts pond after residing there for many years. He was born in 1825 and is survived by his wife, son Clarence of Susquehanna, and daughter Mrs Joseph Potter of Thompson township. The funeral is set for Sabbath morning at Bethel Hill Church with burial at Gelatts Hill.
Mrs Thomas Cox visited Scranton yesterday. Misses Alice Brown and Nellie Dills called at Miss Lauiat Spurler's home. Mrs William Shales called in Scranton on Wednesday. Miss Annie Swan of Wasnt visits Miss Eva Leone. Mr George Richards of Parsons went to his sister Mrs J Dills on Wednesday.
Report from Hallstead describes a disturbance on Main Street where a group confronted bystanders fled after a stand off at a local goods store. Several youths were arrested and later taken to Montrose. charges include assault and property damage as officers investigate motives and accomplices.
Spring fever leaves the body run down with impure blood and tired nerves. Lighty’s Celery Nerve Compound claims to purify the blood, tone nerves, and restore energy and appetite, advertised by Matthews Bros.
New York trading showed dullness after the November election with some stocks slipping while others gained. American Tobacco and Continental led declines as the day closed with uneven strength across major issues. total volume and earnings statements remained mixed.
Public notice lists loan offerings for property on M9 Green Ridge Street. Mentions Henry Belen and Thomas Sprague with building loans, terms from straight payments to monthly plans, and Stark & Co. Traders as brokers. Contact SN Wilke for details at the Comet buildings.
Fragmented text appears to reference an unvested matter involving a corporation, milavions, and an STO per minute, with scattered mentions of places and invalid terms. No coherent event or names are clearly identifiable for a full factual summary.
Readable items include beans onions and various produce with vague quantities and prices. The fragmentary list mentions beans peas onions and sea foods with inconsistent measurements and unclear sellers.
A fragmented, wordy listing of various “situations wanted” notes seeks employment for individuals including a woman, a person with invalid needs, and others. The text mixes names, addresses, and vague job types, with little coherent detail or verifiable facts.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Philadelphia area crop page mentions wheat, sugar, butter, corn, chickens, and various buyers or traders. It shows scattered names and items with no coherent narrative or clear event details.
A notice outlines a sealed promotional event titled Kittens to please visitors at homes. It lists sponsors and the event venue on Washington Street and St. Louis in Missouri, with dates in December. The setup includes exhibitors from mechanics and engineers groups and a display of pet-related products.
An unclear OCR passage mentions May 2, flour, sellers, elevators, options, and various names or terms. The text reads as a jumble of garbled phrases, with references to people, places, and items like white materials and "Mites" blended with broken words. Overall, content is incoherent.
Bankruptcy and probate notice announces administration of James Ellis late of Dunmore Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Creditors and others with claims must file by June 14 1901 with executor Davion Bm administrator to obtain discharges and fulfill legal requirements.
Partial OCR text describes cattle prices and lots with terms like wethers yearlings and lambs. Mentions locations, numbers, and assorted names in a garbled listing. Reflects pricing data and stock descriptions from a livestock market page.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered words and names with no coherent event. It mentions New York and May but contains numerous garbled phrases such as Meitoe Strads, Saw Laillsy, Active amd Matin, and other indecipherable terms. No identifiable persons, organizations, or events can be reliably extracted.
Fragmentary text appears to reference individuals and places such as Wattles, Lb ears, Bidette A Whthe, Metis bys tl Labbe, Wy cuits laws and Calileiendys calves. The legible items include references to cows, calves, and dates or values like 650 waeUs Dative, but crucial details are missing. The excerpt lacks coherent events or context.
Fragmentary text lists several unclear place names and terms. It reads like a stray memo with scattered references to locations such as Chicago and nearby areas, but lacks coherent sentences or verifiable facts.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Pepe Vile, MPs, and US bragging. References to Sider and Muna with unclear context. Average 37 appears as an out of place number. Text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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