Tribune Educational Contest and Local Notices
The Tribune lists readers in the Educational Contest with several names and residences including Charles Roderiguez Oliver Callahan David V Birtley and more. Obituaries note Harry Reese dying July 1 at home in Lathrop and Mrs Gilbert Brown of Nicholson passing after eight years of illness with details of her life and funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathrop
Presbyterian Church
Mrr
Wade
Man
Nicholwon
W. C. Lord and Son
Glen
Water Gap
Presbyterian Sunday School
Lake Nichols
Gilbert Brown
Providence
Mary Myers
Gilbert Drawn
Nicholson
Methallat Episcopal Church
Frank Brown
Mra
Henry Myers
W. C. Froude
Mre
Raines
W. Morediock
Lena Bacon
Fred Brown
Key
Sanford
Stark Church
Rules of the Contest for Scranton Tribune Subscriptions
The contest rewards the top point holder who secures new subscribers to the Scranton Tribune. Points are awarded for one month to twelve months subscriptions with amounts listed. Subscriptions must be new, handed in at The Tribune within the week of earning, and records kept on blanks at the Tribune office or typed forms. The event concludes Saturday evening, September 29, 2nd.
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Scranton Tribune
Antic
Tritone
Une Apbteribers
Tribune
Smith Breaks In On Leaderboard At Hou Boulevard Contest
John P. Smith of Hou Boulevard avenue appears among the leaders for the first time in seventh position and is one point behind sixth place tied with Harry Reese. The Tribune notes growing interest as subscribers acquire entries and more contestants, including newcomers, push to climb the list.
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the Tribune
Buewene Boland
Walnut Street
Harry Reese
John P. Smith
Houlevard Avenue
Fufch
Special Rewards Offers For Scholardips And Exhibitions
A 10 item list outlines various scholarship awards at institutions like Wyerling Seminary Keystone Academy and Columbia Bicycle showcased with exhibitions at multiple local venues. A special reward commission awards ten percent of all money earned to the winner or entrants who turn in qualifying sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyerling Seminary
Keystone Academy
Goo & Bolmer
W. Giverteey
Simatoy Cinservatory
Colombia
Conrad Brothers
Serenton Byale
Byale
Gen Ueman
Eureen Schimpi’s
Griffin Art Company
Wyoming
Wvento
Luily
Murpene Selif
Lucha Winns
Vere
Local Notices and Family News From Lackawanna County
Aug 2 report from Nicholson lists Mr and Mrs Eugene Hepp with two children returning home after visiting Mr and Mrs Db W Titus. Miss Same McConnell of Harford visiting brother Clarence HM McConnell. Missulah Merrill of Boranton visiting grandmother Mrs Pronk Shiek Jr. J B E Mording's family return from lake camping. Mrs William B H Titus of Brockton Mass visiting her parents. Walter Hinkley, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Hinkley, age 2, dies.
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Spweral
Scranton
Triluine
Nicholaon
Eugene Hepp
Lackawanna
Db. W. Titus
Mise Same McConnell
Harford
Dielting
Clarence HM
McConnell
Mieseulah Merrill
Boranton
Mra. Pronk Shiek, Jr
J. BE. Mording
William BH. Titus
Brockton, Mass
D. W. Titus
Walter
Lester Hinkley
Ice cream social at Tantora church Friday in Forest City
Forest City notes report the First Presbyterian Tantora will host an ice cream social Friday evening in the lecture room. Local residents H K Vaughn and wife visit the Watking home on Delaware street while Dr W R Birkeslee of Newport News and wife renew friendships and depart for New Milford.
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Scranton Tribune
Forest City
First Presbyterian Church
H. K. Vaughn
William Watking
Delaware Street
W. RR. Birkeslee
Newport News
New Milford
Margaret Fogarty
Morris Run
Eligabeth Canin
Susquehanna
Bessht Melvin
Corneliaa Kellerher
Yonkers
N. Y
Mikes Mame Melvin
Telephone Exchange Company
J. L. Morgan & Co
Reed Burns
Scranton
John Prokopoyiy
Main Street
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Julia McAvoy
Patrick Cleary
Misa Lmishop
Cleary
John Bell
Susquehanna County News Briefs From August Scranton Tribune
Obituary notes Mrs Wilebeth Washburn dies at sister’s home in Jackson. Funeral held with Rev Larrabee officiating. burial in North Jackson cemetery. Also, travelers John Coward and William Martin arrive by tandem en route to Denver. Local events include Eastern Star picnic at Riverside Park, various family reunions in Loomis Grove Hallstead and Halstead, and Windsor and Great clubs upcoming games. Minor items report earthquakes, school pageant, local sightings, a missing hat, and casualties including Reuben McDuint.
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Scranton Tribone
Susquehanna
Wilebeth Washburn
Siater
PB. KL Benson
Jackson
FL Larrabee
North Jackson
Dee
Hyde Park
Wilkes-Barre
John Coward
William Martin
Troy
Denver
Colorado
Canwwada Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Hiverside Park
Lanesboro
Korker
Loomis’ Grove
Hallstead
Truesdale
Warner
Marsh
Halletend
Chamberlain
Malford Fair Grounds
Major
Hallstend
Charce
Jay
New Milford
Windsor
Reuben McDuiint
Oppat Thom
Republicana
Hurquehanna
Membilead
Montrae
Wednnesday
Oakland Methodiat Church
Pionte
Itver- Hide Park
Lanarhbare
Cecil Rhone
Carbondale Friends
Uniondiate
Severn
Dyn
Allert Severson
Oakfind Township
Kinewey
Delaware
Telp
Beranton
Mary Teed
Oakland
Jon Windsor
Malletead
Jame T. Dubois
Halletead
Liverpool
Hallatead
Local notes from Moull atend to Ocean Grove and tributes
A mishmash of local items reports a frog incident in Anyntery Revina and a boy’s motor injury in Scranton. It notes Lackawanna Engineer Timothy Connore injured on his engine, a Dorcas society lawn social at Watson Tre yden, and the next Methodist Ministerial meeting planned for Thomson October 22 23. Also mentions a second consignment of Tribune French air children from New York, travelers Magele Parliaman and Ellin Magele at Ocean Grove, and enlistments in the U S regular army. James Kannelley dies at 27 from starvation in Great Bend. funeral Thursday at S J Lawrence Catholic Church.
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Heart Lake
James Kannelley
Great Bend
S J. Lawrence Catholic Church
Social Notes From Factoryville and Surrounding Areas
Local visitors host Mrs. Caroline Smith of Ithaca while reporting marriages and trips. Miss Susan Guernsey wed Dexter Palmer of Scranton in Whitney’s Paint area with Rev. Auringer officiating. Other notes mention Miss Bertha Crisman’s two week tour of New York state and Mr. Harry Sisk planning a Wyoming health trip.
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Scranton Tribune
Factoryville
Caroline Smith
Ithaca
N. Y
Elina Carr
Alice Dean
New York
Eity
G. 5. Wilson
Main Street
Lish
Binghamton Herald
Susan Guernsey
A. Guernsey
Dexter Palmer
Scranton
Starkville
Ertha Carr
George N. Curry
Abel Wrigley
Bertha Crisman
Yestering
New York State
Binghamton
Harry
Stanley N. Simrell
Chamberlain's Remedy Endorsed by Cumberland Pastor
Rev. J M Yingling of Htedford Street Methodist Church Cumberland Maryland praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he has used it and knows others who have as well, calling it a sure cure when taken as directed. Marketed by Matthew Brothers as wholesale and retail agents.
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J. M. Yingling
Htedford Street
Cumberland, Md
Chamberlain
Matthew Brothers
Lad
Accident injures employee on Delaware Lackawanna Western line
Holmstead Aug B John Reney an employee of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western mill ion was injured in a runhone accident Tuesday. He fell from the pilot engine dragging his foot and tearing shoe parts. He was not held fast and the plane tore his foot.
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Sprelal
Scranton Tritone
Holmstead
Aug
John Reney
Delaware
Lackawanna
Wretern Milion
Eilem
Watheine
Threw Lakes
Mire
McCrowry
George van Fleet
Herrick
Spencer
Lake Hore
Holwin
Hay King
King
Soorfary
Melden
Cortland
Matleon Ciathany
Truedell
Warner
Marech
Vultole Grove
Ulalhead
Thurday
Yoko
Young Men
Chambrlain
Suneslay
Tuetory Tood
Hat Town
Mlstead Bey
Chamberlain
Harkerd Fair
Nye
Volin Dorahur
Helen
May Q Ponnel
Brockle
N.V
Willian Tilley
Factoryville
Thomas Pettit
Howe
One-Legged German Tramp in Jail Mystery Linked to Montreal Case
Special to the Scranton Tribune notes a one legged tramp of German origin jailed in Tunkhannock during 1898-99 suspected of Montreal police chief murder. He was brought by H C Amey and James Young of Lemon township and later claimed in Ohio then Montreal where he was executed. The reward shifted to Ohio. Also: Schubert Male Quartet of Moshoppen to entertain at Platts Opera House Tuesday evening. local canning factory running full steam with 1,200 cans of beans daily. Paymaster Weslen Reynolds to report for Navy duty at Norfolk. borough council meets with Third street work and wind-storm cleanup bills.
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Scranton
Tunkhannock
Aux
Wyoming County
H. C. Amey
James Young
Lemon Township
Montreal
Ohio
New Age
Schubert
Moshoppen
Platt
Opera House
E. J. Harding
Wilkes- Barre
Z.weslen Reynolds
United States Navy
Charleston
Luxon
Navy Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Norfolk
R. J. Little
Navy Yard
Third Street
Hiram Cortright
Carpenter
West Point Cadets Face Heavy Finance Charges
A Scranton Tribune report criticizes a West Point system that deducts many cadet expenses from a $400 yearly salary. Cadets pay for books, policing, hospital support, utilities, notarial fees, and furnishings, with remaining funds credited for furlough or graduation.
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Academy
United States
Final Clearing of Boys’ Blouse Suits at Season End
The department announces a final reduction on boys' blouse suits including cassimere patterns and plain cloths. About 80 suits remain and must be cleared this season with prices around the $3.50 range.
Markets Show Mixed Moves On Wall Street Amid Declines
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange centered in a few names with notable shifts. Sugar and Brooklyn Rapid Transit led gains while Union Pacific saw activity but faded, and Continental Tobacco was knocked down as a dividend outlook weighed on prices. Bond trading was dull with minor issues and lists of local Scranton area securities appeared in the day’s notes.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Thaltmere
Ohio
Friends of the Union Pelleier
Balthmore
Olio
Hwneton
Butter Creamery and Dairy Terms From Local Market List
Corrected by 1 GO, Dale, 2 Lackawanna Ave. A compact list of dairy and grain items including Butter-Creamery, Fle. dairy tute, full cream, Myo Cheer, St Malgo, Bermuda Onlotte, potatos and flour prices. States nearby markets and pricing like Bermuda Onlotte at $1.75 and Flour-best patent at $4.25.
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Dale
Lackawanna Ave
Fle
Selec Western
St Malgo
Abc
Bermuda
Wheat Market Dips as New York Reports Sluggish Demand
Market notes from New York show a drop in wheat prices amid weak demand and a slow rally for futures. Elevators and ports report steady to light activity with No. 2 red and white wheat traders watching for day’s end and upcoming tours.
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New York
Reid
Alevators
Dal Retviuved
Ela Pini
Cheweriller
Sptateady
Sealtie
Firack
Perth
Mentievivania
Patie
Wreer
Maitige
Wheat and corn markets show price lifts amid steady demand
The report details rising wheat prices and firm corn futures led by substantial trade activity. It notes steady support from buyers and sellers, with notable inventories and a general market tone of caution for upcoming deliveries.
Wheat Prices Slip Amid Routine Chicago Market Session
Wheat prices declined today with broader market reports showing firmer demand for other grains. Provisions held steady while cattle and pork values varied, and trading reflected mixed signals across futures quotes from the Chicago exchange.
Chicago Live Stock Market Report From Aus Trade
The commoditized market shows higher western cattle and steady Texas steer prices. Calves and sheep trade exhibit strength with selective gains, as cattle and bulls move in upper ranges and bulk sales hover around mid ranges. Competition among buyers supports notable activity across regions.
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Chicago
Aus
Fred
Cine
Texad
Texas
Texas Bulls
Honadia
Market Report on Livestock and Weights
The report notes cattle prices and conditions with varied grades from prime to common light, including veals calves and steers in several quality ranges. It also covers sheep and lambs with steady to strong demand and mixed weights, listing weights, prices, and terms across multiple categories.
Unclear OCR fragment yields no coherent event
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with misread names numbers and words. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or events to summarize into a proper news item.
New York Market Report Mixed Movements on Cattle and Hogs
New York traders report calm activity with prices slipping for meats. Calves and market notes show slower demand. hogs see few sales with varied prices and limited supply. Sheep and lambs maintain steady tone amid overall weaker mood in early August trading.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at city balance figures
Fragmentary text mentions city and balances with numbers like 1.07 and references to barrels. No coherent event or names are readable to define a fuller summary.
Children's Party Recalls Simple Wishes on Wilson Avenue
A casual past party on Wilson Avenue featured children playing wriple games and sharing playful wishes. The line of questioning led to various answers until Bobbie asked what he would wish for most of all.
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Wilson Ave
Bobbie
Unclear dialogue hints at personal finance scheme
Fragmentary overheard exchange shows characters discussing wealth and travel plans. References to a bursar and debt imply financial maneuvering without concrete events or outcomes. No identifiable people or organizations are verified in the text.
Patent Cure Ad Promises Catarrh Fix
An old advertisement claims a secret cure for catarrh with a money reward for proof of failure. The text names CHESEY & COL and a list of names and locations while touting a nostrum taken orally to cure the ailment.
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Webster Avenue
Oliver Callahan
Vine Street
David V. Birtley
West Market
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Eugene Boland
Evans Court
Boulevard Avenue
Arthur Kemmerer
Edward Murray
Hamm Court
Sidney W. Hayes
Olive Street
Grace Simrell
Carbondale
Susquehanna County
West Point
W. B Curths
Adheive
Apedal
Starracea
W. Browns
Samter Bros
Scranton’s Leading Outfitters
Wall Street Review
New Mexico
Coal Coa
National Bank
People's Street Hat
LOU Saeedvenscwes Dickson Manufacturing Co
Cece Locka
Township School
City of Scranton
Imp
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Sscranton Traction
Himhn
Kchinge
Brooklyn Traction One Arts
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Federal
Vederal Steel
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Toul & New Ceemeniee
Manhattan
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Secihern
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Beranton Board of Trade Exchange
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Mattooel
Hank Peeer
New York Grain and Produce
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
Philadelphia
Western Creamery
Towers Tideliling
Uva Tee
Old Rotor
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Chicago Grain and Produce
Cuiah Wien
Trad
Buffalo Live Stock Market
East Liberty Cattle Market
Kaet Liberty
Common
Howe Hews
Choice Wetters
Pi ST Court
Mt MT Wats
Eale
Oli Market
Cleveland
Monary
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Starper
Chesey & Col
Pears
Pete Krey
Honoratie
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Toledo
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