Susquehanna County News and Local Incidents
Local items report 700 cows culled in Bradford County due to tuberculosis. A girl on a bicycle with a pistol belt passes through Shickshinny toward Beach Haven. Plans for bridges across the Susquehanna at Mehoopany and Laceyville are under petition. Autobiographical notes include resignations at Laceyville Baptist Church and a pending Wilkes-Barre murder trial closing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagerne
Wilkes- Barre
Erie Ie
Delaware
Susquehanna
Sunday Schoola
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock
Mehoopany
Laceyville
Susquehanna River
Shickshinny
Beach Haven
Athens News
Bradford County
New Milford
Opera House
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Susquehanna County
Rernice & Bowman's Creek
Lehigh Valley
Auenery Tong
Stev
James Srainey
Laceyville Baptist Church
Harleigh
Pratt
Fernice
Bowman's Creek
Lopez
Jackson
Willim McEliwaloe
Central
Markle & Co
Jeddo
Susquehanna Sunday School Association
Baptist Church
Bible Society
William Creeden
James Wilson
Nat Gaffney
Wayne County
Edwin Eberhardt
Honeedale
Nature and science unite in Scott's Emulsion
The passage extols Scott's Emulsion as a partner to Nature, aiding cures by nourishing and strengthening when diseased action occurs. It claims the product supports organs and tissues returning to health, with cod liver oil feeding the body and phosphites acting on nerves. Available through general merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Princess Ida dramatized by local talent in Forest City
The Princess Ida drama adapted from Alfred Lord Tennyson was staged by Miss Dorsey and local players at Davis’ opera house under the Presbyterian Ladies Aid patronage. Cast includes Stella Allen as Ida and Stella Allen as Lady Blanche with strong student and townsfolk support, praised for skilful portrayals and professional overtones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Scranton
Alfred Lord ‘Tennyson
Davis
Opera Hose
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Princess Ida
W. J. Maxey
Blanche
Peyche
Stella Allen
Beulah Hines
Minnie Hines
Prince Arthur
Ida
Daniel Allen
Florian
Prince
Psyche
D. Stanley Evans
Cyril
Fred Reynolds
King Gama
J. C. Waters Leva Ipse
Violet
Harris King
Alta
John Williams
Prince Arne
Ide
King Guma
Thomas Brown, Jr
Lady Blanche
Lady Perche
Louise Westgate
Pearl Gard
Mame Brown
Lizale Hartung
Eroma McLaughlin
Ethel Alexander
Lysse Kandall
Rens Mouchéer
Maude Griffithe
Lattle Brown
Soldiers and Courtiers
Dave Harris
Ed Howeher
Nathaniel Lang
Oliver Pensnall
E. &. Horton
Edward Randall
Archie Pentecost
Mre
Daniel Alton
Stanley Evans
J. C. Waters
Gama
Beulah Hine
Martha Griffitha
Gretta Dunning
Flo Allen
Thomas Harris
Buck Mountain Tunnel Tapped In Hazleton
Hazleton April 25 The Buck Mountain tunnel completed after two years of operation was tapped last Friday. Eight minutes after discharge a stream of water 12 feet thick shot out and traveled 0 feet uprooting trees and creating a 15 foot diameter gulley. Seven feet of water filled nearby houses as the basin released an estimated vast volume and may uncover millions of tons of coal. Cross Creek Coat company plans to drive gangways and improve works once the water recedes, creating employment for hundreds of men and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt-Scurry
Crystal Lake Water Company
Carbondale
Aldenville
Waymart
William Debell
Martin Fiemming
V. O. Merwine
Monroe County
Merywine
That
Isen
Long Pond
Elmer Cole
Child
Montrowe
Sylvia Cole
Lanceshoro
Strquehanna
Lanesboro
Mra. Cole
Patrick Bhowiin
Delaware and Hudson
Wiliam Thomas
Delaware
Mil Creek
W. Howell
South Canaan
Towanda Court House
Bradford County Commissioners
Treneurer
Patrick J. McHale
John McHale
Duryet
Barnum
Pittston Gazette
Hazleton
Fuck Mountain
Cross Creek Coat Company
Fide
Legislative committee hears Hazleton destitution report
Hazleton witnesses describe widespread poverty before the legislative investigating committee. May or Altmiller provided general statements with no figures or specific cases. The panel adjourned at noon and planned moves to Harrisburg then Shamokin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Legislative Investigating Committee
Altmiller
Iit
Harrisbore
Shamokin
Murder Trial Postponed Over Accused’s Insanity
The trial of John Grablick for murder, set for Monday in Wilkes-Barre, will be postponed as the defendant has become violently insane. He had shown erratic behavior for some time and yesterday required confinement in a padded cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
John Grablick
Grablick
Towanda Grand Jury Finds Nuisance in Main Street Council
Towanda April 4 The Bradford county grand jury yesterday returned a true bill against the Towanda borough council for maintaining a nuisance. The indictment grew from a constable survey of South Main Street condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Tradford County Grand Jurs
Brick Kilns to Open in Auburn. 100 Men to Be Hired
In Potteville on April 25 the Ryans announce startup of extensive brick kilns at Auburn with employment for 100 men. Building boom in Potteville Minersville and St Clair expected to be unprecedented this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
Ryans
Auburn
Minersville
St. Clair
Heat Wave Hits Straudsboro as Thermometer Rises
A scorching heat wave struck Straudsboro today with the temperature reaching 111 degrees at 2 p.m. Weather officials warned residents to seek shade and stay hydrated as the heat persisted through the afternoon.
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Straudsboro
Straudsburg
Very Busy Clergyman Celebrates Eighty-first Birthday
The Pawtuxet Valley celebrates Rev. Benjamin Cottrell of Fishville Corners. He has married 782 couples, officiated at 1495 funerals, and raised funds for the Tabernacle church built in 1873. He notes humble fees and gifts, and continues preaching while managing the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Cottrell
Fishville Corners
Pawtuxet Valley
Mr. Cottrell
Lnte Henry S&s. Angell
Tabernacle Church
Cottrell
Ele
Tabernacle
Young Algernon Fitzwoodlee Mows Down a Claim
Young Algernon Fitzwoodlee is described as a character in an 1897 novel excerpt. The line emphasizes his actions and demeanor in a witty, period voice, hinting at social faux pas and mock heroism within a quaint setting.
Markets and elections notes in early 1900s timing
The report covers New York and Chicago market activity with declines in Reading and Southern and Missouri Pacific amid rumors of receivership, mentions bond and grain futures, and later analyzes McKinley versus Bryan electoral implications across multiple states, noting small shifts and hypothetical redistributions.
Wheat and flour markets steady amid firm prices
New York and Philadelphia markets show flour and wheat firm with higher closes for April. Prices for rye and barley vary by grade with No. 2 red wheat easing in late trading. contracts for April and May stay active as grain and provisions trade remains cautious and steady.
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Chicago
Trent
Lee
Wwlitye
Sei
Timothy Berd
New York
Elty Mill
Minnesota
Ture
Tsikubolge
Conn
Byaklgee
Oho Sae
Oate
Aulge
Walgec
Malic
Malie
Pennsylvania
Freeh
Pynte
Mie
Philadelphia
Nomi
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed For Womb Displacement
A reader testimonial extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier as remedies for displacement of the womb. The letter recounts dramatic recovery after doctors deemed the case hopeless and urges others to write for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia KH. Pinkham
Cattle and Sheep Receipts From New York and Buffalo Markets
New York on April 4 reports receipts totaling 479 cattle with no trading. American steers quoted at Wishallige. 1 050 beeves 45 sheep 450 quarters of beef exported. Calves receipts and hogs also noted with steady prices. Buffalo on April 24 shows cattle receipts steady, hogs active, sheep and lambs slow. market closes steady with varying ranges for stock types. Shipping and certificate activity reported in City Pa area with steady balances and shipments.
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New York
London Exchange
International
Reading
Southern
London
Bears
Missouri Pacific
William Linn
Alex Len & CO
Mears
Chicago
Sia
Siai
Wihsallige
Gade
Hoge
PUNCTURING A SHAM CLAIM
The New York Sun dismisses the idea that 13300 Palmer Buckner votes changed the 1896 race. It asserts Palmer Buckner backers did not elect McKinley nor defeat Logan and that regional results show their votes made no difference. The piece mocks Indianapolis proponents and notes New England states favored McKinley over Bryan regardless of Palmer Buckner support.
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Indianapolis
Palmer McKinney
Ryan
Bering
North Atlantic
Palmer McKinley
Breun
New
Delaware
Veces SA
Maryland
Ato Eto
West Virginia
Census Office
North Central Division
MacKinley
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Palmer
Palmer MacKinley
Bryan
Michigan
Wisconsin
North Dakota
McKinley
Oregon
California
Kentucky
General Palmer
McKinnley
Tcket
Kinley
McKinely
McKinney
Kentuchky
Jervis
Hrgan
MckKinley
McKinsey
Hobart
Het
Cleveland
New England
Buckner
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Bank notice on interest deposits and officials
A bank balance notice lists surplus and extended liberal accommodations. It states 8 percent interest allowed on interest deposits. Signatories include WM. Connell president Henry Belin Jr vice president and William H. Peck cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
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Northeastern
Erie
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Thas T
B. Lear
Pottsville
Raleigh
N. C
Forest City
Ingram
J. Scott Inglis
Lacka. Ave
Buck Mountain
Hazleton Region
Gleaner
Algernon Fitzwoodlee
Mitchell & Miller
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
People’s Street Railway
Scranton & Pittston Trac
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka
Cty
Mt Vernon Coal
Scranton Axle Works
Byobeye
Chicago Grain Market
N. W
HM Bay
C.F
Electria
Lake Shore
M3 Souls
Nash
M. K
Texar
Prats
Manhattan
Mine Ass
N. J Central
Waly Nor
Pansy
Prissecccs
Omaha
Phila
Adi
Union Pavidle
Uiton
Chicago Board OF Trade
National Boring & CA
First National Bank
Elmhurst Boulevard
Scranton Savings Bank
Anton Packing Co
Hood
J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Musa
Bufflato
City
New York Sun
Third National Bank
Capital
William H. Peck
Lackawanna Avenue
Rm Puri
Luce
Cerson
Lacka, Ave
Mulus Traugoty
M'Kinley
W. J. Davis
Wyoming Ave
Kerr, Son & Co
S. G. Kerr
Wyoming House
Lackawanna Ave
Europe
English Channel
Dover
Ostend
Ling & G
St. Paul
Cramps
Boutae Upton
Southampton
Brussels
Paris
Versailles
Antwerp
Wall
American Line
Ateamer
Rhine
Switzerland
Stealy
Legge
Stratford-on-Avon
Holland
England
Iehi S
Kinck Forest
Houluopene
Addaksa J. N. Callender
Cor
Spruce Street
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA
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