J B Curtis of Standing Stone Ends Life by Fire
In Towanda on April 18 J B Curtis age about forty five living with a small family in a river island hut burned himself to death rather than enter the county almshouse He suffered from cancer in the face and chose to die at home after sending his two young children to gather coal. The fire left the chair and coverings smoldering as his body burned. he died in a chair with his family nearby and a brother attending.
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Senaton Tribune
Towanda
J. B. Curtis
Curtis
Burlington
Pittston mine workers form union and strike at Butler coal
A new Mine Workers' union branch formed at the Butler mine near Pittston leads to a strike by Butler and Chatman collieries crews. Workers demand a raise from 0.50 to 0.60 per car and 1.00 to 1.70 dollars per day. About four men are affected as the company runs the pits shorthanded.
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Pittston
Mine Workers' Nation
Uew
Butler
Butler and Chatman
Court actions and local notices in Scranton Tribune item
Special report covers jury swearing for Lehigh Valley Railroad case at Ransom station and a trial day ahead. appoints burgess in Factoreville. divorce case details. and local bridge viewers named for Susquehanna River project. Rose bushes advertised by Mears & Magen on the tied-page ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turbhatnoeh
Bane
PLANE
Girton
Lehigh Valley Tailroad Company
Toewlay
Ransom Station
Oae
Thuneliy
Athernius Sherwood
Wilkes-Rarie
Add Derden
Ape
Charles E. Terry
Railroad
Factoreville
Elemens
Urges
Wort
Goodwin
Alexander Va
Otis
Alexander
Dip Vorce
Allie
Eltheens
Britatrlin
Susquehanna
Laceville Township
Saxe
Northumberland Township
Sanwel Docker
Falls Town
J. N. Stark
Nicholwun
Spalding
Forkaton
Martin Brungess
Northnoreland
George
Kenturd
Meshoppenborwale
Mears & Magen
Meeting of United Mine Workers in Merbert's hall
A Merbert's hall meeting of the United Mine Workers is announced for this evening with several prominent speakers expected and all welcome.
My Wife Became Anxious About A Prolonged Cough
An anxious wife prompted by a cough lasting a year tries Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The advertisement claims the remedy cleanses blood, builds strength, and treats advanced disease without alcohol or narcotics, with Mr Curtis of Sumner endorsing its efficacy.
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Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Je. Curtis
Sumner, Nrenice Co
Lows
Rh. V. Pierce
Ierce
Local Church Events and Marriages Highlight Porest April
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Porest City on April 15 details St George’s Day observances by American Lodge No 372 and a choir fete at Davie's Opera House. It notes upcoming weddings including Joseph Methomick to Matilda O’Neill and Miss Ligte Melvin to Benjamin Blohholser, plus social visits and a reception for Mrs. Dunkel Melvin’s son.
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Porest
City
Joseph Methomick
Mins Matilda Oneill
East Myasant Meuit
Mount Eliinch
Mies Hime
Nettle Melville
Wildy Kee
Carbondale
Awl
Ale McCabe
Delaware Street
Brrd
Davil Moylan
Waynuirt
Heimer
Lyttle
Mit
Dunkel Melvin
Main Street
Henin
New York
Shadoow
Local Notices and Obituaries From Scranton Area
Scranton area notices include ill health of Mrs Squier and Mrs Kapp, and visits by Mr Henry Brown in Sunmoorville. Obituaries cover Samuel Bo Shitek and George Du Bois with funeral details, survivors, and church affiliations. Also noted are wedding-age lists, cemetery interment at Wittarth, and community announcements from Mears & Magen.
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Roberte
Mophdiliam
Tewwivtow
Bell
Henry Brown
Sunmoorville
Mis Fier Squier
Checher de
Senanten
Mee Huth Kapp
Dawid Quick
William Tlquivk
James Wilkes
Scranton
Mary J. Werkheiser Tian Jewn
Piilelelpila
Samuel Bo Shitek
Ogb
Tito
Grant K. van Woert
Wittiarth
George du Bole
Wilkow Barre
James Wilket
Presbyterian Dare
Wrage
FR. Proper
Olin Hickeslee
Bert van Gorder
Frank Quick
Mlk. Walker
W. W. Warmer
Mr. Im Rois
Fuine
Anna Argueta
Gare
Pears
Trinity
New York City
Ain and
Mes
Civalditera
Kate A. du Dois
New York
Mm Prins Dougherty
Springville
Ine Te Boia
Minghamton
L. du Bois
Bacontown
Susquehanna Society Wedding and Crimes Highlight Local Edition
Special to the Avanten Tritone reports a seaside style event at Magin Opera where Miss Mer and Mr Fred Jute joined in matrimony with Mr and Mrs Benson planning residence in Elmire. A Christ Episcopal church gathering and a Sturences Howe social are noted plus a fraud case involving forgery suspects from Forest City and a detective chase ending in Carnotdale. The Kester collection at Christ Episcopal church is mentioned along with the passing of Starr aged 87 at Hieveie Point.
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Magin Opera
Loadien
Agilent Order
Hibernian
Orvasion
Brble
Paperia
Mer
Lanishure Tolay
Bencon
Benson
Elmire
Sturences Howe
Christ Kpincopal Church
Proteaeor Veree
Binghamton
Burnish Musice
Cimaaioth
Mike Jacoole
George Nazin
Susqueletna
Reddenta
Forgeliy
Fury City
Michael Moran
Vinelay Teorbiye
Alternatin
Forest City
Strider
Erie
Kester
Christ Episcopal Ehurch
LNGS
Parih Moers Starr
Hieveie’ Point
English Marquis Bets on London Bridge Wager
A London broker touts five shillings in exchange for five pound notes, but no buyers appear. An ad touting Dean's Kidney Pills claims a Hyde Park man was cured and praises the product with testimonials and a 10 cent price from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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London Bridge
Beranton
Dean
Bryan Flynn
Grant Avenue
Hyde Park
Enye
Matthews’ Drug Store
Down
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Montrose News Briefs From County Events and Obituaries
Marginal operation recovery expected for Bundoy. William Z. Moxey of Montrose active in town on Tuesday. Rev. William M. Hiller of Factoryville visiting Susquehanna friends en route to conference. Funeral of Samuel W. Till held at Brushville with Rev. Charles Mann Newing officiating. The annual Susquehanna County Sundice Sabbath convention slated for Montrose. Whitney of North Jackson elected president. County court to hear case of William Mervilian seeking reward for Andrew Blacklon Pepper murder. Montrose ties and local movers noted, including new canning factor manager and reopening of school in Montrose area. Public notices display promo for a local business on page.
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Bundoy
William Z. Moxey
Montroer
Tueday
Willian M. Hiller
Factoryville
Susquehanna Friends Oin Ile
Hele
Suequehanna Methodial
Eliers
Nusquehanna County Sundise Sebor Cascelation
Montrose
Charis F. Whitney
North Jackson
Samuel W. Till
Brushville
Charles Mann Newing
Bucqueante Methodiet
Sullivan County
New York
H.J. Scett
William Mervilian
Binghiurtow
Suwquehwena
Mervilins
Fortin
Mmr Derere
Andrew Olackeon Pepper
Ravel
Thole Darrow
Mivtle Park
Scranton
Prontie
Jackson
Neriowly
Susquehanna
Erie
Mics
Milely Whitney
Athintu
Georgia
Hier Bwith
Trower Lewlor Lott
Mioutrons
Fis
Mebolly Whitney
Seeleyville Fire Destroys J. W. Lane Barn and Home
A Sunday evening blaze in Seeleyville damaged J. W. Lane's barns and house, nearly burning the property to ashes before help arrived. Exterior debris and damaged timbers were removed as repairs and rebuilding plans were discussed, including notes on insurance and local trades.
Airs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Pain
An old advertisement touts a remedy claiming to soothe teething infants, ease wind colic, and cure diarrhea with universal appeal. It promotes a product named Airs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and notes a price of twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Record export surge marks March strong in U S history
March exportations total 194,913,948 dollars, the largest for any March and more than double March 1899. Nine months to March exceed any prior period, with exports 1,053,852,675 dollars and manufacturing goods driving the rise. Imports rise as manufacturers materials and machine arts rise.
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Washington
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Iron Trade Report Shows Mixed Steel Demand and Prices
Pittsburg April report notes bulls and bears in iron markets with continued demand for structural material. Prices hold, mills suspend production, and refiners cut bar steel while steel demand remains strong in the West. Major deals include a 7000 ton copper-region Montana contract and Pullman Valve Car orders for 2400 tons of pie iron for summer deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Vilteburg
Fovipace Amen
Valley
Helior Denand
Montana
Pullman Valave Car Company
Virginia Traffic Delegates Meet Over Jim Grow Bill
Richmond officers meet to discuss the Jim Grow bill aimed at enforcing color restrictions. The measure would require white persons to travel first class, imposing costs on whites but reducing enforcement difficulty and potential penalties.
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Richmond
Vigiinia Traffic Estoviation
Bankruptcy petitions filed in U S district court Pittsburg
In the United States district court the following petitions in bankruptcy were filed Charlee Amon a clerk doranton jabititiog 640 aaeia 410 Janes Miller Gilleyley of Ligonier lithibitibles 8455 deut s William Apsley Nitach of Lock Haven was discharged from bankruptcy.
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Pittsburg
United States District Court
Charlee Amon
Doranton
Janes Miller Gilleayle
Ligonier
William Apsley Nitach
Lock Haven
Toledo Patent Medicine Ad Claims Cure All Dangers
An old advertisement proclaims Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Dr. Truax Wholesalers as reliable suppliers. The copy asserts personal endorsements for F. J. Chiones and guarantees prompt fulfillment of obligations. It markets Hall's Cure as a blood and mucous remedy with internal consumption, priced at seven cents per bottle.
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Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Chiones
Perios
Kinman & Marvin
Jiesaly
Hall
al E Pan Se
Market Hesitation Marks April 18 Trading Session
New York markets showed unsettled speculation with little decisive momentum. Iron and steel shares dominated chatter as Chief opinions clashed on outlooks while totals lagged and closes remained heavy with overall irregularity.
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New York
American Steel and Wire Company
Conoestone
New York Tractions
Wigar
United States
Scranton Bond Listings and Market Brief
Scranton bond notices list New Mexico Re Coal Co and Traders' National Bank among first mortgage issues. Railways and manufacturing firms show 6 percent Scranton Trac and Mt. Vernon Coal Co bonds. Local market notes include Butter-Creamery dairy prices and seed potato quotations.
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New Mexico Re Coal Co
Pr Traders’ National Bank
Scrantoy
First Mortage
Cesseneecas
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacko
Township School
City of
Scranton
Mt. Vernon Cowl Co
Scranton Trac
Market Summary Mixed Wheat Declines and Firm Edges Amid News
Wheat futures eased with May down about 3 cents while July drifted lower. spot demand dull though May options rose. Corn showed a late rally on rumors. butter and milk prices held steady as Chicago buying supported long positions. dairy offerings remained varied across grades and regions.
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New York
Northern
Duluth
Foo
Nflont
Elovalie
Sestontay
Chicago
Vittal
Vleieel
Toa Vie
State
Utgalidge
Southern
Massige
Mark
Unclear OCR grain market items with mixed terms
Fragmented April wheat and commodity notes list various grades, weights, and densities. Mentions of spring chickens, oats, corn, and shipments appear amid garbled place names and numbers, reflecting an incomplete historical market summary.
Wheat Market Rebounds Amid Bearish Weather Outlook
Chicago April 6 traders faced a bearish weather forecast yet saw some support as cash quotations showed mixed gains. Prices for No 2 red wheat and related grain futures moved with yesterday's levels and are influenced by sparse buying and increased selling pressure.
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Chicago
Enn
Wiier
Chen
Mary
Abd Pronam
the. Depresci
Ax Fool Lewis
Prt
Oly Atdige
Live cattle market report from Chivate April sale
The report notes cattle receipts around 14 500 with steady to lower price moves. Catalogs show varied lots including Viltohors steed, Texas fed cattle, and heavy rough stock. Demand described as fairly active with top bids around 65.40 and 105.80 for select lots.
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Chivate
Sinore
Calved
Spadkve
Texas
Texas Bulls
Imi
Chalee
Toei
Connie Sue
Ative
Unclear historical note on cattle quotas and stock
Fragmentary text references April entries and quotas for clipped stock. Mentions calves and figures like 1.006 and a list of names or locations. Legal or market terms are obscure due to damaged OCR.
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Kant Liberty
Hy A
Vilie Heared
Gene Yorken
New York Live Stock Market Report Apr 11
New York April 11 Hooves Steem bull and Waldclower bulls and cows firm and av unknown market tone notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steem
Bull
Waldclower
Livestock Market Report with Mixed Cattle and Hogs
A fragmentary market note reports calves and veal arrivals with most cows sold and a few remaining. It mentions sheep and lambs with light supply and some western pigs. Notable figures include prices around 100 dollars and references to calves and culls amid unsettled totals.
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Alec
Seo
Wortern
Fragmentary OCR Note Highlights Local Entries
OCR text fragment shows garbled names and dates with scattered numbers. It mentions events around Mab 25 and a Wed date, with references to locations like Yorkung and Chrowonte and items such as tapes and balls, suggesting a damaged public notices style fragment.
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Yorkung
Cironplia
Lapnibes
Fragments Hint At Medical Remedies And Local Notices
OCR reads show scattered phrases about shipments averages and testimonials. Names like Dr. Agnew and Scranton Pa appear amid disrupted text, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century medical advertisement or testimonial column with references to remedies and local business names.
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Northeastern
Pennsylvania
Standing Stone
Mile Agnes Buller
Hieander
Poth
Dui
Mr. Sealon
Kent
Mee
Kewell Miller
Acherioon
Millce
Langecliffe
K.T. Smythe
Langeliffe
A. J. Heewa
Karnfield
Boyware
Corret
Meare & Mayet
The
Scramton Tribune
Scranton Tribune
AVOCA
United Mine Workers
Merbert’s Hall
Charles Aikman
Brookville
Jefferson County
Daughters of St. George
St. George’s
Sons of St. George Will
Alexander McCormick
Th. M. Pasmoe
Qwego
Margaret
William van Leoy
Levi Williams
Plymouth
North Main Street
Elizabeth Polly
the Scranton Tribune
Nicholson
Vrefesen Ac Ly Thayer de Spenling
Fw Vaya
Telenidy Ee Ung Tania, x
Meura & Magen
Seeleyville
Andrew Luts
Henry Gwenn
J. W. Lane
A. Hartuing
George Erk
Delaware and Hudson Company
Mic’ Howie White
Seelevyville
Jeremy HL
Wind
AL Pards
J.birdwall
Isabel Birdsall
Carbon
Ile
Airs
Waverly
Tuewley
Mr. H
Finn
Mears & Hagen
Tellinne
Vactoryville
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Fannie Matthewson
Tueaday
Wastilurma
Wie
W N
Manchester
Ratdog Fonds
Baptist Church
Red Jacket Lodge
Mir Sparmen
Mrs. Winslow
Jonas Long
C.ce
Serbia
Trier
Hamburg
Wall Street Review
Atchison
Brook
Trikes
Nts
ANG Louis
Nash
St Mun
Tvachion Sidvsenee
Bor
Gentry
Nortalk
Woat
North Pavithe
Waelfip
Pacific
Paite
G. Dale
Lackhawanna Ave
Bulter--Creamery
Far Western
Hearby
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Banik Basen
Siovanton
Atiows
Scranton Paint Mover Co
Noone
Renee
New York Grain and Produce
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
Philadelpha
Cramery
Pulls
Perime
Hill
Grange
Ihiai
Chicago Grain Market
East Liberty Cattle
Overland
Bullenan
Emisadi
FORD
Oe - Chicago
Union Pacic
North-Western
Japan
Oipal
Camper Mar
Detroit
Hawaii
Philippine
Tela Por
Prine
Washington St
Boston
Treadway
Cheetaiet St
Bussla Atl
New Rabat
U. S
Canadas
FERD
Great Jones
Mall Mervita Medical Co
McGarrak & Thomas
Lackawarra Ave
Buffalo Live Stock Market
Oli Market
Otter
Ahtmaw
Metis Cave
Jolae
Dr. Agnew
Matthews Bros
W. T. Gkil
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