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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
8
Local society notes list Miss Frances Murtis of Pittston and several women from nearby towns as attendees at a ceremony in Serato and a gathering in Washington. The report mentions Miss Alice Wain and Miss Negina Lowell among those present with accompanying friends and family.
Blurred lines recount a turkey themed event with judge, contestants Mubibepans and others. The article lists leaders Shafer Torres and Wood Penvey with scores around 92, noting Mou Ithely as high scorer in a Western division contest held at FCUSON.
Funeral services for G. S. Le Baar were held Wednesday morning at the Terrace church. The ceremony was conducted by Pastor Leo of the Presbyterian church and the body was interred at the crematory with a pilot from the local ministry assisting.
A military ball was staged by Company B of the Thirteen Regiment. Officers and sergeants organized the event for officers and men with tunes and refreshments. Travel notices mention bi weekly trips between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and low rates via Nickel Plate road for western destinations.
Electric City won a high spirited football game at Athletic Park yesterday morning. Electric City’s Diehl and others starred as the Wheelmen held their own throughout a hard fought contest against Green Ridge, with cheerleaders and a strong up tempo showing from both sides.
A garbled OCR read shows readers submitting entries to The Tribune contest with onward notes about newsboys and restrictions. The text references a appendix and tribe book, with scattered mentions of Northeastern Pennsylvania and various locations.
A fragmented report describes observances tied to a local day with mentions of weather, community actions, and church activities. It references participants, teams or groups, and several place names, while jumbled phrases hint at a city or neighborhood gathering and related cultural events.
City officials say hydrants are in place and municipal safety measures meet insurer requirements. A local official dismisses a circulating false report that erected hydrants fail to meet standards and states plans to seek lower premiums once present week tests conclude.
An article notes the thirty third anniversary event at Phe Paeisis Hall. Attendees include Adele Heavon and local residents. The report mentions plans for a reception hosted by sponsors and YMCA leaders.
Peter Bunge of Peterbure receives notice from Hamburg lottery that he won one of the 4700 dollar prizes. The article notes a prior 5000 dollar win in the rouisimna lottery and mentions his investments and property, reflecting years of activity and a focus on local ventures.
A novel entertainment night at the Excel sior Club House on Washington avenue benefited the new Jewish temple fund. Mrs Louis Oettinger and Mrs Albert M. Kramer hosted guests in black gowns and mortarboards for a "Book Title Hunt" with prizes for guessing titles, featuring playful costumes and captions inspired by famous works.
Scranton edged Williamsport 16 to 4 in a windy state championship clash. Bricky Phillips scored what is likely the fastest touchdown on record as Scranton seized control and claimed the title amid postgame banquet duties at Hotel Terrace.
The funeral for the late Mrs. John M. Kemmerer was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Franklin Avenue with Rev. Dr. James McLeod officiating. A large gathering attended as hymns were sung by a trio led by Mrs. Joseph O'Brien, Prof. John T. Watkins, and Alfred Wooler with Florence Richmond. The body was interred at the Mercier cemetery in Canton and pallbearers included W. Dickson and others.
Mise Beatrice Flewford will give a monologue at the Rievele club house on Tuesday evening in December. She is founder of the Amipes of the Young Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian Church. Dr Snyder, a dentist, has moved to 18 Adams Avenue.
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