Murder Shocks Northeastern Pennsylvania Town
A man named Fred A. Wiest confessed to killing his sweetheart Misa Katherine Tobin and then firing additional shots after meeting her at a rail crossing. He surrendered to an officer claiming intoxication and two days of drinking prior to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Towanda
State Line
Fred A. Wiest
Misa Katherine Tobin
Ansavsin
Watford
Misa Tobin
Smallpox at Auburn Quarantines Issued
Report from Auburn Centre about twenty eight smallpox cases and exposure in surrounding area. Four houses quarantined and a state officer appointed a committee to enforce restrictions on departures. Disease thought to have been brought from Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Auburn Centre
Cuba
Individuals and events small town notes from SeAuton Tribune
Special to the Seuanton Tribune from Honesdale reports Mr. Doe Dorland left Saturday to join his family in Atlantic City. David Allen, draughs and wide eleven works, will begin his keeping apartments with Mr Bh. Wood on Third Street. Port Dover native Mr. David Doremox visited Honesdale. he is said to be the oldest collector in the Bete Railroad line, having served forty three years. The Tronestale Department announced a start with their new partner, Rew Gk Percy, in a funeral condition. Officers elected at a business meeting include W. A. Gaylord treasurer Geore PL Row clerk 4.4. Ciette, chorus members: aml PoP Kbit, W A. Gaylord, William Bird, dood. Cokie and Geene P. Hoss trustees. An annual festival and supper will be held Thursday evening April 19. Funeral services for William J. Santen were private at his residence with Rev. Willan H. Swift officiating. Pallbearers listed and Mawenie hedge members accompanied the procession to the cemetery. A supper and concert at the Methodist church Friday evening drew large patronage with a cultured choir and Miss Springstein from Sheaquehonn and other local performers enhancing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seuanton Tribune
Honesdale
Apall
Doe Dorland
Atlantic City
David Allen
Draughs
Wide Eleven Works
Bh. Wood
Atemet
Mir
David Doremox
Port Doreia
Honeedale Friends Iice
Werden
Bete Railroad Company
Dajneliy
Brighamton
Newark
Percy
W. A. Gaylord
Treamsters Geore
Clerks
Ciette
Aml Pop Kbit
We A. Gaylord
Willian Bird
Dood. Cokie
Geene P. Hoss
William J. Santen
Pom
Willan H. Swift
IL. Monner
W. FP. Suydam
Clarkes Marl
Dorfinger
John Torey
N. T. Shwnien
Staunton
Mise Springetein
Cololat
Sheaquehonn
Mise Criser
Elon Hon Ist
Wyoming Seminary
Mice Springstein
Wolee
Ani
Cramer
Montrose Democrat
Stequehana
Susquehana
Susquehata Counity
Ines
Robert Sperl
Oakland Side
Erle
Elios Ft. Barrett
Sueq Quehunnla
Bowd
Susquehanna County
Fred Linaberey
Row
Linbersy
Hinghamton High School
Aladen
Mabel F
George
Sharpe
Lesterhhive
Evergloom
Evie
Jefferson
Traide
Carbendale
Susquehanna
Register and Recorder
Gripe
Frank Silker
Dannville
New Jereer
Pen
Hallatewel
New Jeney
Dave Gilles
Turnpikeetree
Khe Fa
Wil
First Presbyterian Churel
Montrose
American Chair Manufacturing Company
Brandt
Mallatead
Lackawanna Railroad
Ttret
Death of Me Tar nan Bell An Old Time Resident
Special to The Tribune Hopbotton April death of Me Tar nan Bell one of the oldest residents of the area occurred on Thunder April day. Funeral services were held at the Universalist church Sunday with Rev. C. R. Bewkle ley of Beranton assisting the Rev. Dames Merrick officiating. Mr. Bell lived in Lena township since infancy and spent his life near his birthplace. He was a longtime member of the Universalist church and a faithful supporter. He leaves a wife Moll and two daughters Mrs Charles Hoover and Mrs Cyrpenter of Milwhamton. Initiation exercises were held at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Mather Moll
Charles Hoover
Cyrpenter
Milwhamton
Scranton and Namiticoke visitations noted in local list
Special to the Scranton Tei teane reports numerous residents traveling, hosting and visiting in Scranton Namiticoke Glenwood Stratton and nearby towns. Community members attend birthdays, illness updates, and social events while local clergy plan cantatas for May and local jurors sit in court week.
Local social notes from New Milford April gatherings
Special to the Sormiton Tribune notes visitors and residents around New Milford. Amanda Van Lott and relatives visit. Mrs Fred Modrre and Melen of Kingsley guests at L W Moore’s home. Maurigr Clapman and family from Binghamton visit relatives. Jennie Thomas of Seranten assists in millinery. A young group hosts a birthday celebration at Lew’s home. Mrs Evie toes Dalehy leads church care as pastor moves on. A social to honor a pastor at the Uy Mothielist church with sugar cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Amanda van Lott
Itm Birkel
Fred Modrre
Dangiver
Melen
Kinsgley
L. W. Moore
Maurigr Clapman
Binghamton
Jennie Thomas
Seranten
Austin
Evie Toes Dalehy
Pwnter
Hahouwk
Ringhamton
Mise Roth
Perdine
Hier Wreter
K. Oshore
Murford
John Ragden
Ieene
Eliuteh
Mrs Moon Visits as Borough Court Considers Acting Burgess
Special to the Scranton Tribone reports Mrs Moon of Riverside California visiting in Factoryville. The article notes her maiden name Mrs Callender, daughter of Rev Sewell Callender, former pastor of the Baptist church. The court petitions to decline the offer of chief burgess and appoint an acting burgess for the remainder of the term amid election certification clerical errors. The Ladies Missionary Circle of the Baptist church is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factoryville
Moon
Riverside
California
Mis. Callender
Sewell Callender
Ie Baptist Church
Lie Sears
Wwe
Easter cupper planned at church service
A 10 cent Easter cupper is scheduled at the church on April 11 in Glen. Mention of Mere Paulie Linder and her son Marty in Beranten appears with unclear relation. A long secret negotiation continues with no definite peace or strike agreement. Keystone Academy resumes after a ten day vacation.
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Glen
Mere Paulie Linder
Marty
Beranten
Taomew Wrigley
Newtow
Able Wrigley
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Dalyynen
Keystone Academy
Court Terms and Indictments At Tunkhannock April Session
Regular April court convened with President Judge Dunham and Associate Judges Vaughn and Hardwell. Grand jury sworn. cases include Commonwealth v. Smith and Commonwealth v. Dea Beor, with quashed indictment and bail recognizance, plus burglary charges in Commonwealth v. Riley and Trey. Various estate matters, tax levies, adoptions, and licensing actions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealtht Va
Frank Riley
Janes Trey
Loren Stephens
Nicholson
Otter
Ah Talloi
John Ceetin
Carrie Ry Boutry
Sulpiownd
J. Wood Pitt
John Lee
Falls Township
Mary Lee
Falle
Monroe Township
M. W. Courtright
Meshoppen
Clarence Keeney
Clarcnce Keenes Courtright
Samuel Hawke
Samuel Hawke & Company
Samiel Hawke
Munnar Anderson
Traintrim Township
Charity Rosengrant
Order of Ale
Clareton E. Titus
Mina E. Titus
Hbellanii
Caeltas
Noven
Nicholean
Lake Winola
Susquehanna County News Highlights and Events
Montrose hosts Susquehanna County Sunday School association annual convention May 1 and 2. Local teachers and examinations noted. Measured wages and terms for 1890s schools listed. Obituaries and arrests reported including Robert Sperl and Frank Silker. burglaries and court actions described. factory plans and a new building for American Chair Manufacturing near Brandt outlined.
Mason's Relief Tablets Advertised in Fragmented Notice
A fragmented OCR advertisement promotes Mason's Relief Tablets for diverse ailments including dyspepsia constipation cough sore throat and catarrh. It lists multiple mass market outlets and cities where Mason's Remedies are sold or mailed, with pricing and contact details for the Chemical Company and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Ian
I. T. Rigs Chemical Company
Arch Bt
Pris
Mason's
Emale
Lacka
Ave
Woarrah
Lawka
Lorene
Wash
TES Wood & CQ
N. Malinatre
W. Davis
Trovanee Sq
W. ‘Market
Klonoski
Pitoton Ave
Chas
P Jones
Dicli
Geo
B. Jones & CO
Prescott Ave
Pine
Fone & Son
Main Street
Fhinmoe
Jowns
Green Ridge Street
W. I
Knok Pel
Urine Ave
Pili J
Vetter
Penn Ave
Will W. Watkins
Eektitte
U.P, Clark
Carbondale
Thomas Monte
Archhald
A. T. Awe Chemical Co
Arch Strect
Philadelphia
Seeleyville Railroad Progress and Local News Review
Seeleyville progress on the Prompton to Portenia railroad includes rapid bank removal for double tracking and heavy dynamite use. Obituary notes Mrs Harvey L Ferguson died at home. funeral held Saturday. Woolen mill runs full, with orders. visitors report local businesses and upcoming school drama to benefit the library fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelerville
Wayne County
Prompton
Portenia
Mra Harvey L. Ferguson
W. T. Swift
Honexdile
C. Hirdnall Brothers
William Korn
Leater Boot and Shor Company
Lestershire
New York
the Tribune
Seeleyville
Our Times
Independent
Wayne
Ladies” Home Journal
Strand
Money's
Clare's Magazine
Sterete
Virginia
Seelewville
Kure
Markets React To Bank Statement With Mixed Tone
New York trading opened with selling pressure as bank news disappointed investors. Sugar shares weighed on prices while bond business stayed modest and held, with total NYSE sales near 74,000 shares and United States old 4s down in bid.
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New York
United Staten Old 4A and
Local Market Prices Digest
Corrected listing shows dairy items with cheese and cream prices. Beane-Per hu selection notes marrow value. Potatoes sell at 1.25 per bushel.
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H. G.le
Sateen Ave
Res Teamery
Prices and shipments for wheat corn and mixed goods
Receipts show 7,000 barrels and 400000 sacks of wheat, 140000 bushels of corn, 44000 bushels of oats. Shipments list 140000 bushels wheat, 10000 bushels barley, 16000 bushels oats. Prices cited for western and southern dairy and poultry products, with fine matter on butter cream and cheese varieties.
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Philadel Ee
E. Lower
F. Wane
New York and Western Ae Oper
Sahel
Baer
Lial&c
Halse
Sal&e
Market Notes on Flour Butter Cheese and Prices in New York
A terse report tracks grain and dairy prices in New York and Duluth markets. Spot and futures for flour, wheat types, and elevating stocks show mixed activity with some declines while others hold steady, highlighting weak afternoon sentiment and end of day softness. Dairy prices for butter and cheese are listed as steady to unsettled, with creamery and factory products noted, along with regional price ranges and grade distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duluth
Atk
Baler
Sai
Whalie
Cramers
Ilalbe
Lairy
Izalie
Utpalise
Wheat and corn futures edge higher amid mixed crop signals
Chicago trade sees strength in the wheat market on softer world shipments and favorable crop reports though May closings are unclear. Corn adds to profit taking pressure with May futures down. Provisions rise on firmer hogs while oats end lower. Cash quotes show steady flour and varied grain grades with multiple No 2 bids listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fragmentary OCR Item With Mixed Measurements and Prices
Readable fragments list assorted terms like ribs shoulders pork sugars and prices around 1.25 plus random names and numbers. No coherent event or clear entities beyond generic food items and vague measurements.
Untitled cattle sale items with mixed livestock terms
A fragmentary listing notes cattle and sheep terms, with prices and lots. Mentions include calves, bulls, steers, heifers, western sheep, yearlings, and various numeric values, reflecting a livestock sale ledger with diverse entries and unclear details.
New York Auction Report Includes Cattle Prices
April auction notes list Deeves Steere, Meady, and Bulls with fat cows strong and steady, steers and bulls priced about BL 7505.02 and S.2504.10, cows near 82.25 412%. Calves show good demand though some prices vary. entries reference topas and seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Credit Balances and Barrel Totals Reported
A local note lists balances and shipment figures showing 124.50 barrels, 87 062 barrels, 115017 barrels, and 73080 barrels alongside a 1.60 dollar credit per unit. No Liddy shipments are recorded.
Liver Pills Ad Brightens Health and Constipation Relief
Dr Agnew's Liver Pills praised for curing constipation, sick headaches, dyspepsia and liver disorders. Sold by Matthews Bros. and W T Clark in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
Matthews Bros
W. T. Clark
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it calms ten and young children and relieves pain and diarrhea. It pitches universal use by millions of mothers and markets the product through generic druggists and shops.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northeastern
Pennsylvania
Waverly
Fred A. Kirst
Miss Tobin
Universalist Church
Mollin Gray
Kate Maher
Ming Maher
Atio
Misa Gray
Auburn
Hopbottom
Scranton ‘Teiteane
Adinaverar
Moredork
Moses Shields, Jr
Chie Ein
Mire
Keesartiowy
Tiyde Parky
Charles Stricktin
Bernice
Rnophottom
Neleon Vier
Mise Berthatis
Gheswold
Wille der Deleeul
Tague
Janet Kinner
Lo Tiffany
Moe
William Saip
Thotray Viewke
Springville
Diamiee Tailew
Latirep
Howe
Fnte
Drevis
Mr. Mailer
Drevin
Ames
TL. Davie
M. Turker
Merritt Oakley
DL Newton
Sterling South
Radontua
The
Sormiton Tribune
Actoryville
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Ake
Mason's Health Defenders
Wall Street Review
M.S. Jiordan & Co
Meare
American Tobacco
Tina
Brooklyn Traction
As and & Po
Ohio
G. W
Nana
St. Paul
Delaware and Hudson
Federal Steel
Tex
Atul Manhattan
Nash
Uu & L
Caton Pacific
Union
Third Avenue
Beranton Board of Trade Exchange
First National Bank
Poiccecerennes Scranton Savings Bank
Retanton Packing Co
Eae National
A & Safe
Clark & Snover Co
Scranton Iron Fence & Mfg. Co
Scranton Axle Works
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
Chicago Grain Market
Yarra
Burnham
Scranton Groeers
Conan
Walter
Hayes & Varley
Spruce St
Bet
Washington
Catent
Texas
Texas Tech Sterm
Texas Bulls
Nerrow
Timwcher
Hholes
Mme
Iamba
Ioate
Mark
East Liberty
Prince
Commien
Sicheu
ELTA
Mrs. Winslow
Jonas Long
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