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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
11
A complaint alleges out of season hunting in West Scranton, citing use of ferrets and shooting of rabbits and squirrels contrary to the Act of Assembly. The report lists witnesses and names involved, including local residents and party guests, with details of social events connected to the case.
The text presents a scrambled OCR fragment with numerous broken names and locations, mentioning multiple individuals such as Billie and others, plus scattered place terms like Weltesia and Vindiewe, without coherent events or context.
The draft text describes a push within the National Total Abstinence Society to secure the largest new member enrollment between annual conventions. St Las Hays is noted as starting a member drive offering prizes to the most enrollments.
A Saturday sale advertises ladies night gowns in new fast colored outings and gentlemen’s fancy hair hose with dots or stripes in varied patterns. Qualities are priced as unmatchable values and offered as No 1 pairs at a nominal cost.
The competition outlines three prizes for recruits: first prize a gull watch valued at Sw. second prize a course in the International Correspondence school. third prize a trip to the national convention. The work has already begun.
The BL Peters Fife and Dewcores hosted a Meare ball with many Bellevue friends in attendance. Prominent acts included Pinne solo by Mine Sullivan, Maggie Armeby, Mingwan and Ford, John Washibuin, and other performances by BHeiteld sletere, Partick Ovan, Miles Wrasaeiy, Moe Mayne Jeedaye, Misa Piurres, Frank Reilly, Tiandallnelabyabet, Khailie and Fitenemeli, Weight, Pred Robinson, Hellewime gigenette, and Misses Warner and Henry. Guests enjoyed fayse at the event despite the rough phrasing of the readable text.
An upcoming program at the Welsh Congregational church features solo vocal items by Helen Memes and Jenkine, recitations by Sata, and a theme bilas by Davies. Rev. Dyed Jones and Miss Nori Walliams are listed among organizers with cake and coffee served. admission is one halfpenny.
The harvest hone festival rehearsal was well attended. The choir under Professor I. Davis received praise for the performance of The Martyrs of Aveta and other pieces. The community praised the host and noted the cross shaped tables and garden ambiance.
A social gathering at Miss Ami Woehrle’s home on Dockwat Street featured a wide array of foods and drinks. Attendees included Anna Wubthers, Lena Johns, Kilwa Davis, Manny Wagner, Berthy Weble, and many others, all enjoying an evening of merriment and refreshments.
Funeral services for Like Mos. Josep Gridger were held at the Cathedral cemetery with clergy including Phew and GP Donnell presiding. Pallbearers named Jato Tilahun, John Cvlahan, Anthons Metyel, Paitelok Dis, Mbos Delmer and Anthony Nolan.
The late Gwiste oA Wilthwne will be honored this afternoon at 214 South Abou avenue. The Rev Hugh Davie, pastor, will officiate and the body will be laid to rest at Pope Cellekeny. Pallbearers include Jobo J. Da View Thottie EF. Pihien, Dhivwid Gaver, Charies J. Dmntels, Pred Forbes and Woot Plusgiees. Members of local lodges and clubs will assemble at designated quarters. The service will be held at the Davies store on 15th th.
Fragment reads days Thursday Friday and Saturday with street names Saxe and Dit N Main Avenue. No clear event or organization details.
The Delmer Social chute supports their frat ball at Mewrs hall on Thursday evening Oct 16. The Ancient Order of Hibernians division 1 Clier club meets at 7.20 pm this evening. Oxford Glee Club rehearval tomorrow at First Welsh Congregational church. Schools Nos 1 and 42 football at 10 am on the former grounds. Anthira cites vs Bachelors on Browne grounds this afternoon. Forty hours devotion at St Patrick’s Catholic church begins tomorrow. Christian Madlewoor sapletiog observes dus tomorrow with various community events listed for Friday.
A dance and prize nights are scheduled in Morgans hall and Washington hall. The Temperance club meets Monday evening, and a tennis themed opening dance with De Tedd leads the Washington hall program this evening.
The Colonial Chih Dancingeles held a weekly corral in Washington fall last evening. Rock Fenley of Deckers court faced a $200 bond by Alderman Kellow for disorderly conduct toward William James. The young people’s society of Pivot Welth Congregational church met and discussed “Lease from the Life of WH Him McKinneys.” The ladies’ auxiliary of Division No. 4 Avedent Order of Milerniane met at Young Men’s Institute and enjoyed a social hour after business. Street Commissioner Thoms repaired West Scranton streets. the Columbia Glee quartet led by Seagraves Paris Lew Beverly Chase formed under George Meyers. Remains of Mr and Mrs William Heath’s infant will be privately interred this afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR lists fashion items including capes suites waists outfits and jackets for Misses children and small sizes. Readable terms hint at a department store inventory list or catalog page from a past issue.
Mee PW Nealis of Chestnut Street entertains sister Miss Julia Morlun from Wrasanart. Several residents return home from travels to the Pan-American exposition and other trips, including Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens and Miss Edith Davis hosting visitors. Residents also visit relatives in Freeland, West Virginia, and attend local fairs and gatherings.
Local notices list Welsh and Protestant church activities in North Scranton. Services at Yours Wonens Christian Association in proceed, memorial hospital sermons by Rev. W. R. Davies, and Welsh Baptist and Providence churches outline Sunday programs, Sunday schools, and evening prayers.
A fragmented OCR item mentions individuals and brands such as Tolay, Laidien, Mirae, and Meare & Hagen in a local fashion or theft context. No clear event details emerge beyond names and scattered terms. The record preserves the readable entities for future clarification.
Funeral observances fill Cathedral cemetery and St. John’s church as mourners attend for Inte Francia Me kan Look. Tributes include student wreaths and bouquets from friends, with attendees listed alongside his family and community figures. The piece notes upcoming athletic events and local visits.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a new shop offering ladies coats suits and wear for children and menswear. The garbled text lists various product categories and brands, indicating a retail opening or catalog entry with limited legible details.
Five men were discovered in the rear of E A Stevens store sparking a small fire that damaged a roof and doors. Fire crews from the Nepoine Company quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. Local officials investigated the incident as a possible accidental cause and warned of safety during repairs.
At the hist meeting of Peijimoat trite Ne. oY the Order of Ned Men was approved. Chiefs Sachem Vie tow Basehell senior sagattore Mop gan Jones junior sagmanere datia Lotius prophet Moo Titlgers teueace Piter Siege were elevated. The chiefs shall be bled on Uely stimpa by the Doth sleep of the Traveliog moon.
Reverend F Gibbons leads teaching services at Tripp Avenue Christian Chapel May 2. Morning topic Our Duty Towards the Fallen and evening Our Responsiblity in the Present Crisis. Midweek chapel prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.00. Pastor Dwbuos preaches both services and outlines church mission.
Fragmentary listing shows stock of capes Sulis id Waiste Misses coats and childrens wear. Indicates miscellaneous items and sizes in a shop catalog.
The ceremony took place Wednesday evening October 1 with Rev J C Dabnes of Wripin Avenue Christian church delivering an address at Sweets Valley. Oscar Voutwiesem and George Oawald are mentioned in relation to a farewell or tribute. Guests include John Meruth of New York City and Miss Leila Matthews of Lily Grove.
Green Ridge, Miss Batie Blane visits Min M. it. Kays and Bande Ou avenue guests attend a Woodie event. A variety of entertainments and meals are noted with many neighbors and families including Mr. and Mrs. Gets and Mr. and Mrs. Dhivuinler. The piece lists numerous local names and mentions a mix of activities and social visits.
An obituary noting the passing of Stella and a birthday celebration held in the evening at 325 Green Ridge. The event honored Willsie Pethattone and included music by Thomas Miles with local residents Nate and Edith among attendees. The report lists numerous neighbors and community members present or mentioned in the tribute.
A fragmented notice lists names and items including suits and coats and local merchants. The text references Missiee Pignoles and Chitdiwas Coats with mentions of Capes and Waplete in a historic ledger style.
Two local obituaries note the passing of Havel Poes of Scranton and Miss Awarez Gyonnege of Beckville. Funeral notices announce services on Sunday with pastors leading prayers, and survivors including spouses and siblings.
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