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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1901
Page
6
Two men vanish in West Scranton amid a mysterious pattern of disappearances. Miss Mattie Watkins, struck on West Lackawanna Avenue, lies unconscious but stable. doctors say only a minor head injury aside from a possible internal issue. The incident follows recent odd incidents in the area, with the public puzzled by the coincidences and notes of prior residents.
The text describes a missing individual, believed dead, with relatives suffering great distress. It references a war era context and a local incident marking the person as a victim, while noting uncertainty about the precise fate and date. The fragment hints at a community grappling with loss and the impact on families.
Miss Martha Watlithe of South Main Avenue is described as suffering from a condition after an incident. No further details are provided in the readable portion.
Fragmentary report describes a failed rush to West Scratton with delays and discontent. It mentions Mexican person, walls on Weoet Lateka, pleas of distress, trucks, and a trolley scene with large obstacles noted between centers.
Fragmented notice describes a series of meetings and artistic performances for youths and the community. It mentions Pine Munster and dates for Wednesday and Thursday events, with singers and groups like "The Tuacles" and "The Camara" listed among participants.
A garbled notice describes a Handkerchief sale gaining attention with promised savings and claims of vast stock. It emphasizes a large gathering of thousands of items, the expected price drops, and allegations about producers and sellers guiding buyers toward bargains amid a wave of speculation and confidence in the sale.
A garbled sale list offers Men's and Ladies linen handkerchiefs in various qualities. Items include hemstitched and embroidered handkerchiefs in multiple price ranges from 5c to 50c and up to 2.50 each, with notes on boxes and center-table displays.
Readable fragments show Hwedleh Citizens club meeting in French Root hall at 7 80 p m and a special West Side driving club session at GC C Deekelntck s cigar store.
Weet Slide Third or Verde hosts tomorrows meeting to discuss plans along Jackson Street between Directway and Ghirfield Dawenines. Topics include crosswalk safety and traffic relief with a focus on Weepedeny Heney and North Main Ave residents attending. notices detail venue Ota operative hall building and expected attendance.
Mariner James Tounill returns from the Miremen convention guest of the Derktown brigade Pittston. Charles Armbrust opens a cash meat market at 1012 South Willington Avenue. A Spencer Kal Crew will host a gathering at his home this evening. Walter Nupe John Schunk and William Zelaniey visited Wil Han Schwenker in Septe tawnelilp yesterday. An infant of Mero and Mre Dota Leary dies at 50 Reech Street. Mrs. One Pell and daughter visit friends in Monesdate. Charles Pell reports news of an accident to his father from The Feibuane. The Hunger Mirenervehor meeting ends with a garni election of officers. The opening concert of the Letder Kran sokets is announced for Thursday evening.
Police pursued Frank Chambron through North Scranton after he attempted to kill Peter Nobles with a revolver. Witnesses and patrolmen chased him along Main Avenue and nearby streets, finally cornering him near a church and a nearby residence.
A chaotic South Scranton notice details a late Saturday wake and funeral proceedings for a local resident. It covers church services at Prospect Avenue Methodist Episcopal, pallbearers from the Harl-Ciuri society, and attendance by family and friends.
In police court yesterday morning Joseph Shamira and others faced charges. Michael Murtangeh of West Market Street and Patrick Gilligher of Belevamne were fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Arrests followed brawls on Main Avenue and West Market Street with witnesses recounting late night disturbances.
The funeral was held in the afternoon from North Main Avenue with Rev. Jom Guile presiding. Pallbearers named include Syonpet Pave Vis Wallewe Dh hones 2D and others.
A confused OCR style notice extols a tonic for typhoid symptoms and related illnesses. It mentions a proprietor claiming a remedy with multiple difficult to read terms and promises relief. The passage reads like an old time medical advertisement with vague ingredients and questionable claims.
Fragmented items describe various social events and meetings including a shelter dispute, upcoming games, club gatherings, and church activities. Names, addresses, and venues appear in a dense, garbled style with dates and places largely unreadable.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions individuals and a delay reference associated with Cheon Wibalee Delays No. 003. Readable names include Mrs. Nelsan Gijett Misnws Pearl Lidstone and Kila Muney. Details and context are severely obscured by transcription errors.
Domestics include White Shaker Flannel at 378 yard Indigo Blue Calico at 3 cents yard and Silver Grey Calico at 4 1 2 cents yard All the new fall styles Latin Finish Calico cadet and navy grounds Robe Cretonnes at 8 cents Printed Flannelettes at 62 cents Hill Maslin one yard wide 7 cents Dress Ginghams at 6 1 2 cents Bleached Sheeting at 14 1 2 cents Percales 32 inches wide 9 136 10 4 Blankets 44 a pair 11 4 Blankets 85 cents a pair Feather Pillow Cases 38 cents Fine Silkeline Comfortables at 1 dollar
Visitors in our Millinery Department view a wide range of hats highlighted by black and white tones and simple trimming. Ready to wear hats priced at 3.08, 4.08, and 5.08 feature white and black tones, sailor and Alpine shapes, torchen silk trims, and pompons. Children's fall hats and ladies hats in felt, turbans, and sailors are offered from 7sc to 1.49 with silk bands, rosettes, and varied colors.
Obituary notes the death of Charles Metagats and references a wide range of relatives and mourners. The text mentions services, survivors, and locations. however the OCR provides many garbled phrases and inconsistent names. The piece conveys a local community obituary with funeral details and family amid a disrupted transcript.
A garbled but dramatic sketch portrays a political confrontation featuring reminders of William McKinley, a cigar, and a controversial parody. The fragment hints at campus and party tensions, with protesters, rhetorical exchanges, and a crowd reacting to a provocative portrayal during a heated national dispute.
An obscured note mentions Adonis AWdierenll and Epes in a local scene. Fragmentary names suggest a community event or notice involving several persons and places, with unclear actions or dates. Further readable details are needed to clarify the entities and context.
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