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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
3
A large Montrose gathering of farmers and businessmen discussed a condensary project. A. J. Stone and J. H. Corwin reported securing over 2000 votes at two to three cents per quart and raised $4000 in stock to start work in the next two weeks.
A scrambled local items list reports a fire incident at a residence, a voyage from New York for a winter program, and fishermen noting a foggy scene. It mentions a church outreach fair and a late evening concert with plans for admittance and refreshments. A river rescue is described after a boy fell from a wall, with a rescuer saving him from the current.
Special to the Scranten Triline reports April activities in Factoryville with absence of servicers at the Metheediet Kyeensteal, Mr Swalth delivering services, and the Larkawann and Wyoning Dalrsmansas delegation meeting. Mentions of milk sales, residents visiting Scranton, and nearby moves and funeral service plans.
Special to the Scranton Trilame reports a concert at the Opera Nove hosted by the Vous Men's Solel ett lant Priddy ovine. Performers include Miss Bila Kisii and Miss Maui Vinton among others from Binghamton and Kinesten, with echoes of Val Savile and Mylo highlighted in a church setting.
An advertisement extols Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to inherited blood taints and scrofula. It claims the medicine cleanses the blood, strengthens lungs, and cures various ailments, citing a family case where a son improved after使用 the product.
Special to the Scranton Thtone reports Mrs J Brown and daughters Edith and Lettie visited Scranton while E Monroe and Mrs Sarah Menhennett with Grace stayed there as guests of Mr and Mrs W J Davin. Funeral details note the passing of Ko AL Bloxhart aged 80 with services at home and burial at Ararat Cemetery. The text also mentions Samuel Melville and Thomas Sivies visiting Alphonse McCabe's home and the infant son of Mr and Mrs John Mel Cabe passing away at Hallroat Street.
Local notes report residents of Sesquehwana Scranton Hopbottom and Starkville amid town events. Mention of a ground hall gathering hosted by John Shivis and a death of Mrs. Suranier with funeral at Stark church today at two o'clock.
A garbled report from Susquehanna mentions a derailment incident near Lordville with unknown suspects, followed by funeral notices for Joseph Moxieon and local civic updates. The piece references various town figures, church repairs, and political delegates from Susquehanna and surrounding counties, with scattered details on meetings and community happenings.
Special to the Scranton Terbune from Tunkhannock reports the Girton trial ending after a week with a jury verdict for L. B. Girton and Maud M. Civten against the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Damages amounts noted as 2000 and 92,600 respectively. Court adjourned to May, with motions for new trials anticipated.
Local notes report ongoing stone shortages due to rain delaying the foundation work for a chair factory. Monay masons secured some stone to avoid delays while others moved timber for shipments to Oxford. A new steamboat by James Hutchings debuted on the Susquehanna as townsfolk observed the launch.
The wedding of Mrs Wilen Mequeen and Gilroy was held at St Marys church with Rev Carnety officiating. Guests included Mig Julia and Thomas Healey. The couple will reside on the West side and dedicated Forty Hours to the Blessed Sacrament. A Sunday service featured Easter music under Prof Marty Marris.
An advertisement-promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidneys, liver, bladder and related issues. It claims high mortality from kidney disease and markets a one dollar bottle with a free trial bottle offer by mail, including a test kit using urine sediment.
Saturday's market action featured a break followed by quick recovery as bulls and shorts clashed. Traders anticipated further declines but steady absorption of offerings set a firmer tone late, with steel stocks leading gains and total volume at 747,700 shares. Bond activity centered on Western New York and Pennsylvania issues amid a generally flat yield scene.
Morning service at 10 o clock for a respected member of the flock Mr Snyder. Rev A M Pasone from Owego presided delivering a heartfelt tribute. Interment followed at Dale cemetery with pallbearers listed and townsfolk mourning the loss. Michael Harrett of Grove street seriously ill with pneumonia and James Graham with Miss Nellie returned from Richmond Va.
In yesterday's National League action Philadelphia and Boston posted wins while Chicago, New York and Cincinnati faced defeats in the standings. Pirates benefited from a strong pitching effort by Wed della and a late rally to defeat Cincinnati, with rain causing postponements for Brooklyn, New York, and St Louis games.
Elmira managers Sayre and Clymer add Mee Marken and Grove and Grant as new pitchers in a busy spring. Wilkes Barre reports Selamidt joining practice while Neil, brother of John O’Neil, shines at Scranton. A turbulent Sunday game against Binghamton ends with mayoral intervention and no Sunday baseball in Elmira. Over 1,000 spectators attend at Alletle Park as teams train and new signings prepare for the season.
SN W Colvin named president of the Ath letec lpawn for the youth league. Players must be under 18. teams aim to schedule games with Harve y county under 18. The squad includes Snyder catcher Bob pitcher etc with a roster of young players ready to compete.
Untidy OCR lists dairy items and prices including cream, beans, marrow, and seed potatoes with per unit costs such as $2.45 for medium items and $1.05 per bushel. Text mentions location near Lackawanna Avenue and names Butter Creamery.
Readable fragments outline market terms for wheat and grain varieties at various locations. Mentions No 2 red and No 3 white types, elevator notes, May timing, and factory creamery terms amid irregular packing and storage references.
An OCR fragment shows scattered references to agricultural commodities in Philadelphia with unclear grades and lots. Mentions include wheat, potatoes, timothy, dairy items, and hog products with inconsistent pricing cues and regional notes. Data appears fragmentary, obscuring full items, dates, and values.
Alleweol Homespun in new gran tan blue reseda castor and oxlood, 84 inches. Specially priced. Tafletus 19 inches wide in all colors and black. Printed Foularde with beautiful patterns and worth 4 cents, Specially priced. Colored Taffetas full 27 inches, tinenta2 quality, Specially priced. They WYOMING avenue.
Catalog lists various lace curtains per pair or individually with prices. Notable items include Bobbinet Lace Curtains inverting edging and patterns, Nottingham and Irish Point styles, Renaisance imitation curtains, and Irish Seine designs. Also described are cloth window shades, portieres in blue with veils, and white lace curtains with gold trimmings. The text references a third floor location and a price range around 1.70 to 6.00 per item.
Tin wash roiler heavy grade offered at special price Sondos. Covered granite buckets one quart size at Monday price. Hanging lamp with ruby tinted globes complete with font globe burner offered at half price. Incandescent gas mantles durable and economical at ten kete price this week only. Ten sets fall decor with festooned edge in new color shape advertised at 4.25. See them in the window basement.
Unclear OCR item lists poultry types and prices with cathegorized terms. Mentions live poultry, ducks, fowls, old roosters, spring chicks and toasting chickens. Also notes shipments of wheat 3,400 barrels and 0,000 sacks and corn 30,000, oats 17,000 bushels with additional wheat and corn figures.
Chicago April 7 heavy world shipments and liquidations edged wheat lower though closing steady. Corn futures drifted with modest gains in some contracts. Provisions closed unchanged with lard and pork weaker. oats and flour slipped slightly amid broad market pressure.
Market report shows cattle receipts totaling 21 090 with various classes and price ranges. Texas and western buyers steady on good to prime native cattle while vealers calves and cows show mixed strength. Hog and sheep sections note steady to lower demand with prices listed for feeders and slaughter stock.
A fragmented East Liberty catalog lists livestock items with grades such as extra heavy, common, and fair mined. It mentions various weights, prices, and products like lambs and calves, indicating a diverse sale with several categories and valuations.
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An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that attacks catarrh by acting on the blood. It promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and notes sales through Hall's Family Pills.
An early advertorial claims pineapple tablets prevent digestive trouble and harms, touting Dr. Von Lian’s product as harmless as milk. It lists Matthews Brothers and W. T. Clark as sellers and emphasizes a 15 cent price with a 10 cent pen ta.
Women shoes described as patent leather or kid tips up to size 7 with various toe styles priced at and under 1.50. Sepia calf wear with tap soles and lace or square plain toes also offered. Men’s Nabby Galt and Vici Ri shoes new toes stylish, never under 12.00. Kid toe shoes for toddlers in sizes 2 4 to 6M, located near elevators.
A fragmented inventory lists Formosa Oolong and various coffees including Japan and Mexican blends with prices like .450 and .200 per pound. The items appear in a basement setting with partial descriptors and typos.
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