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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1901
Page
2
A brief notice from Carbondale references Louis Gram Wharbles and a tort matter. Details are unclear in the OCR fragment, but the item signals a legal or civil action involving named individual Louis Gram Wharbles and a tort claim.
Attorneys Giramer and Horton file a suit over miners and a related dispute. The case centers on stake, ownership and contract terms, with ASIA firm Alvarez listed as advisor. Proceedings set for upcoming hearings in county court.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe events and standings from a past meet or game. Several teams and locations are mentioned, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear outcomes, dates, and participants. The readable bits hint at athletic results and related details without a coherent narrative.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered words about students, dates, and places, mentioning schools and events in disjointed phrases. The fragment preserves names and places only sporadically, offering no coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a veranda, pirates, and various odd terms with unclear names. The readable bits hint at a local news shorthand or misread passage about daily events, but no coherent events, dates, or persons are extractable for a solid summary.
A Saturday night fire in Waymart sweeps through the village causing mass debris where five frame structures stood. The blaze damages the Staples hotel and surrounding shops while firefighters battle to control it. cause remains a mystery as residents survey the wreckage.
A high school football game between Carbondale and Scranton ended in a hard fought 0-0 tie after a tense second half. Bevanieny and Kielios made key plays for Carbondale while Scranton threatened near the goal line but could not convert.
An unclear account describes a football match with Cherdice and Kiel performances, a baby oidwidade incident, and Bernie's fev. Scranton's Severed Titc and Medsennn are mentioned amid a tentative score sequence and field conditions affecting play.
Postmaster Thomas pledges to establish an intelligent street system if councils prove commitment to the project. The Telbune notes delays and insists on funds and decisive action to expand carrier routes and housing service, with widespread civic support contingent on timely work.
A weekly page highlights upcoming happenings at Burke’s Bed and other venues. The schedule includes dances by the Ladies Cathotic Bene colony, stage performances, music, art displays, and social gatherings with varied entertainment throughout the week.
Distorted text lists names and roles among road workers and managers. Mentions Peter Stovel and George Walker among old-time railroad figures, with scattered references to local street scenes and maintenance crews.
A garbled report describes explosions and destruction near a steel works, with references to Berayten and Sole iil vig, plus vague mentions of people and places. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the focus is on a blast affecting local industry and nearby structures.
The readable lines show garbled names and fragments about a foreman and a wedding or public act. No coherent event or clear individuals are identifiable from the fragment.
Poor OCR yields a fragmentary notice about selling photographs of the Firet Methodist church ruins. Proceeds are said to go to the congregation’s rebuilding fund, with extant views including exterior rooftop perspectives and interior shots amid smoke and fire. Proceeds intended for a local cause.
The article traces the rise and decay of the Lindsay and Barley foundry in Carbondale, noting the first house, the tower, and the early use for grist and water power. It describes the decline of the works, the shell remaining, and the cultural memory tied to the old plant and local families, including Mitchell and Lindsay, with references to nearby towns and the history of the town’s industry.
A fragmented ad style piece extols the health benefits of Scott’s Emulsion for consumptives and children. It asserts the product’s value to strengthening the weak, mothers, and babies, claiming it has led to natural health improvements.
The derelict site suffered six fires, some incendiary, leaving the building heavily damaged and its future unclear. Critics say neglected upkeep harmed the area while business interests resisted rapid removal. Nearby, Chief McAndrew plans a new business block, pending decisions on the old site’s replacement.
Woodmen of the Work lodge growth expands in Carribondale with Crystal camp in weekly operation. At Friday’s meeting seven candidates were introduced and Hogendmore was ready for nomination. The group meets in room 5 at Aitken building corner Malin and Salem, inviting all Woodmen to join. A camp forms in South Gibson and another organizer in Joneschule seeks more members to open a lodge in Miople city.
The original New York production of Clyde Pitel's Barbara Wrettehie will open at Reynolds drug store this evening with 7.80 for both performances. Box seats 1.40 orchestra circle 1, dress circle 70 cents, gallery 50 cents. matinee prices include orchestra circle 50 cents dress circle 40 cents balcony 40 cents center gallery 20 cents. Harb Predtehie is agrounded creation based on Whittier's poem, praised for vividness and fantasy.
An odd obituary notice reports William Neeson aged 25 dying at Emergency Hospital at 2:20 yesterday after a long illness, with more obituaries following for Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bridgitt Greely. It notes survivors, funeral details, and burial at Saint Rose cemetery.
Mrs died after ailing for some time and minimal humane care. Her husband and seven children survive with her mother and siblings. Funeral pending to Tuesday. arrangements undecided. Mrs Georg Evans of Newcastle, Nah, longtime city resident, died in that place Friday. Interment Maplewood Cemetery. Sister of Nathaney of Balem avenue. Mrs J F Herbr, Eugene Wonocott sister, died in Kingston and was buried there yesterday.
The Carbondale line train that ran Sundays to Honesdale and intermediate points has been discontinued. It will not resume until next summer to accommodate increased travel in warm weather. With cold weather it is no longer needed on the Honesdale branch.
Three Carbondale couples join in marriage this week. Miss Mary T Nealon will wed Thomas Cumming at St Rose Church on Tuesday morning with a reception at the bride’s home and a honeymoon trip to New York Philadelphia and Boston. Miss Mary Walsh will marry Frank Krantz Wednesday at a Pike Street home followed by a wedding breakfast and a Ohio honeymoon. Frances Wilker will wed Malachi Mannion Wednesday on the West Side with a return to housekeeping on Church Street. all three unions are described as popular and well attended.
The Cottage Hose company's two week fair ends with a large crowd enjoying the closing night. Richard Irwin wins the handsome coach and Miss Maane Quinn takes the door prize a parlor lamp. Ticket No ag wins the gold piece, with the prize tin yet to be presented.
On Tuesday morning at Tan ofelock a high mass will be sung in St Rose for the repose of souls of departed Altar Society members. On Thanksgiving morning at the same hour another requiem high mass will honor deceased Ladies Catholic Benevolent Society members.
W. C. Ennis, a popular foreman at the Delaware and Hudson locomotive shops, runs for reelection on Saturday. He departs this week for Peterson, Sob, to secure a modified position with Rogena Locomotive works amid local support.
An unreadable OCR passage mentions Mojoeat and Olive Leat in a judge context with fragmentary names and titles. The readable parts reference a court or legal setting involving a group or list of individuals though details are unclear. Further text would be needed for precise identification.
A rock slide collapsed on the mountain side near Lowry Boulevard Saturday night. The incident damaged the road, with emergency crews and the local superintendent assessing the scene while residents and officials discuss next steps and safety measures.
At the close of a prosperous year of linen selling the firm offers a special Thanksgiving Thank-Offering of unusually priced linens. The advertisement credits patronage for the success and proclaims “Highest Grade of Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices” as the reason for continued business.
This item describes a heavy quality fabric described as strong ape gerviecuible suited for daily use. It notes it improves with washing and is offered at about seventy five cent value with a standard street price term.
A market display features a strong line of goods including heat productions from Irish German and Austelia markets. The collection shows military varieties, novelties, embroidery and hemstitching with doilies scarfs shawls spreads tablecloths and luncheon cloths.
In Pike County a strange hive gathering leaves locals puzzled by unusual activity. Reportedly a group including Melodia Fein Alon visited amid foggy weather and tense rumors. The event sparked talk of a late night return and a strained exchange at a nearby facility.
A birthday party for Louis Briggs at his Roe Peer Street home drew forty two guests including Abinier Leis. Hosts served a honeimal supper while Miss Sarah Wiegbdomin visited in New York and Adie beim Copper shared music. George Villas sold a property and Mr Tinney plans upcoming care.
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