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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
2
Eyeclul to the Scranton Tribe details multiple deaths and civil notices in Susquehanna county. Eunice Madden and Genevieve Spinson are noted among local farewells, with funerals planned at Catholic and St Lawrence churches and references to families in Susquehanna and surrounding towns.
The April term at Tunkhannock concluded with guilty verdicts in the case of Commonwealth v Evans for embezzlement and in Commonwealth v Donnelly for assault and battery. Sentences included fines and costly provisions, with several motions for new trials and hearings on appeal.
Montrose Pa April reports show William Church and Frederick Bundick found guilty of burglary and larceny in separate trials. Two assault cases against Katie Kelly and Mary Trumbell ruled insane and sent to asylum. Andrew Kres case ends with natural verdict after prosecutor absence. Church pleads guilty to larceny. Jed Lindsey rape case settled with nolle prosequi. Remaining cases continued to August term.
A large barn and contents owned by James Carey in Birchardville Susquehanna county were burned to the ground in the early hours of Thursday. Two fine horses owned by Carey perished in the blaze with an estimated loss of several thousand dollars.
Bromley Smith of Reystone to speak this evening on the defection of district teachers. Residents summoned to Montross court for quarter sessions. Mary Gindoer and Alonzo Gardner estate matters noted. Annie Wall to move to Scranton next Monday for permanent residence.
Fragmented OCR notes show New Milford residents and families in brief mentions. It lists William Smith of Binchanion, Llew Shortwend, Mrs Mary McKevhe, Alma Voy Cot, and others with scattered references to visitors, winter stays, and church events. Easter services and Presbyterian church activities are noted amid unclear lines.
A blaze issued in the night consuming the Jay House barn with seven horses five cows one calf and several dogs. The DMackemith shop nearby was also destroyed though the hose company kept flames from spreading further. Mre Charles Gregory of Binghamton visited relatives by town during the alarm.
The Tuesday meeting saw Dr. Berge resign as president due to incompatibility with another office and A J Barrett appointed to fill the term. Reports noted two contagious diseases and twelve deaths, burial-ordinance steps were discussed, and council actions outlined. Obituaries included Joseph Hodgren and David Joffret with funeral plans. other notices announced sales, police appointments, and a bread sale at Joli Snyder’s Friday evening.
Fragments from the Scranton area mention the death of a four month old child of William Metrannigan in Hop Wayne county and visitors including Mrs Sarah Hollenhuck and Jessie Mow Oued. Parish services note Good Friday and upcoming Holy Week rites at Saint Agnes church.
Local notes report E M Tiffany transferring mercantile stock to a newly purchased store building and Punt Beardsley moving into Titany's rooms. Mrs G Ainey sold belongings at auction and moved to Malmecad to live with her daughter. A new meat market opens, and Mrs Sieghland’s family gradually recovers from an illness. The Universalist Ladies aid society postpones its April meeting and James Herrink will bid farewell as pastor, with the group hoping for a smooth transition to Gideon.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Mrs Anna Baldwin visiting at her son Emmet Pratt’s home. Bible studies are held at the Methodist church every Wednesday evening and all are invited to attend. The note mentions Mr KL Van Corder of Keranion visiting Henry Brown and Clare Vitae recovering slowly from weeks of illness.
The market note reports cautious speculative activity as contracts await Monday and Tuesday exchanges. Bond trading showed moderate strength with total sales at 8,706,000. Prices in dairy and produce, including butter creamery and full cream cheese, are listed with modest variations.
The mixed commodity notes describe winter wheat prices steady to weak with various patent and patent classifications at deflated levels. Spot corn and oats show weakness with several grades down and May contracts trading lower, while dairy products and cheese show slim gains and declines across grades.
Chicago markets show a weak and uneven session with wheat closing lower amid lower cables and favorable crop outlooks. Provisions are irregular with May pork and ribs near unchanged and May lard flat. Cash grain quotes list flour steady and assorted cereals and meats with mixed values and no clear trend.
Chicago market notes show receipts numbers for cattle and Texas stock, with steers and bulls listed steady to higher. On sale today prices range from rough heavy to light, with bulk sales and mixed lots, noting tomorrow's receipts and potential leftovers.
April 12 cattle market notes show veals and cattle values with mixed quality across several classes. Prices quoted include hogs pigs wool lambs and sheep segments with ranges around $5 to $8 per unit and notable entries for wool and yearlings.
The report lists credit balances at 1.55 dollars and details on certificates and rents. It shows daily totals including 108,088 bars for дней, 1.08 barrels, 602 barrels, and an average of 84,121 barrels.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee. The text notes a signature and references a Brittan Admiralty instruction ordering ships on the China station to be painted black to save expense.
An antiquated ad praises Mee Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for various ailments. It markets it as soothing and effective with a price tag noted at twenty five cents, claiming global use and bold claims of pain relief.
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