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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1898

Page

2

Village notes and family reunions in Susquehanna

Special to the Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Aug. After a prolonged illness Brights disease the kidneys William Donahoe proprietor Cunawada Home died about 9 oclock Thursday evening Survivors include parents and several brothers and sisters The funeral at St Johns Catholic church Solemn high mass Rev J W Malone preached interment Laurel Hill cemetery. Reunions for Lamb Hall Hager Potter Eastabrook McKune Handrick Wilmarth Tiffany Tingley Tallman Dix and others planned in Susquehanna Jackson and Wert areas. Mormon elders reportedly active here. Whitneys taunts noted. Community notes also mention the Susquehanna County Medical Society New Milford Met and annual picnics and reunions. various local events and anecdotes. A wildcat attacked a hunter near Melrose. after a staged chase the animal was killed.

Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Brights William Donahoe Cunawada sHelp St. John's Catholc Church J. W. Malone Erle Hare Laurel Hill Cemetery Lamb Hall C. W. Lamb Hager-Potter Charles Burrhus Eastabrook W. TD. Eastabrook Wert Jackson McKune Charles Beebe Oakland Handrick Heart Lake Wilmarth W. H. Wilmarth's Lanesboro Mary Reilly Forest Street St. John's S J. Mary's Catholic Church Derry Catharine M. Dunlea Joseph F. Keeting William Dunlea Susquehanna County Susquehanna County Medical Society New Milford Amos J. Cummings New York Columbian Grove Cuba Montrose Company H Pennsylvania William Ransom’s New Milford Township Quehanna County Aus Binghamton Will Carlton Hallatead Halletead

Pennsylvania Democrats Name Notification Committee Members

The permanent chairman Levi McQuiston of Altoona announced the notification committee for George A. Jenks and Democratic ticket choices. The list includes many top state Democrats and notes Edwards Bedford Springs event on August 17 with additional invitations expected.

Pittsburg Aug George A. Jenks Levi McQuiston Altoona Naiy Bedford McQuiston P. H. Strubinger Gettysburg John B. Larkin A. S. Patterson Alleghany Dre J. D. Orr Kittatining W. B. Dunlap Heaver E. F. Kerr Bedford Daniel Ermentrout Reading A. Henderson D. C. DeWitt Towanda Vandergrift Doylestown W. A. Forquer Cal Anderson Butler Herman Baumer Johnstown E. I. J. Hartzel Bellefonte Dilwyn Hibbard Chester H. 8. Corbett Clarion D. L. Krebs Clearfield Dennis May Clinton County Hon. Co. By Jackson Berwick R. B. Brown Meadville Jere Zeamer Carlisle Shaffner Harrisburg Charles Crawford Clifton Heights J. K. P. Hall Ridgway Joseph P. O'Brien Erle Thomas G. Searight Uniontown Rodgers Forest County Krumrine Franklin County Joseph BP. Bipes Fulton County John F. Pawley Waynesburg John Jackson Huntington M. EF. Brown Indiana H. E. Bonsall Mifflinton J. B. J. O'Neill Carbondale W. Hayes Grier Columbia M. ¢. L. Kline Allentown Staples Luzerne County Norman Martin New Castle Walter E. Ritter Williamsport Thomas Osborne Bradford John R. Packard Greenville A. Reed Hayes Lewietown B. Staples Stroudsburg Ralph E. Shaner Pottstown Harvey Sadler Montour County William L. Dewart Sunbury Edward Laubach Easton John C. Barrett Newport Dallas Sanders Charles P. Donnelly Philadelphia L. B. Elbert Coudersaport W. F. Shepherd Pottsville John V. Losher Snyder County John H. Uhl Somerset J. W. Flynn Sullivan County Edson W. Stafford Montrose Washington Frentiss Honeydale Moorhead Greensburg Arthur H. Squier Tunhannock J. W. C. Austin York Lst Bedford Springs

Moving Troops North From Southern Posts

Washington reports a large movement of troops northward likely. The War Department plans to shift forces from Jacksonville Chickamauga Newport News and possibly Manassas to improve health and readiness through practice marches. Not all units will move, but a large portion will receive orders.

Washinton War Department Wade Jacksonville Chickamauga Newport News Manasesas

Dr Pepper's Will Leaves Estate to Widow and Sons

In Philadelphia the will of Dr William Pepper probated today leaves no public bequest. A $5000 gift to the University of Pennsylvania is revoked by a codicil added last month stating the gift was made during the founder's lifetime. The entire estate goes to the widow and three sons.

Philadelphia William Pepper University of Pennsylvania

Market mood in New York as Spain replies loom

Trading on August 9 saw a general belief that Spain’s reply to U S proposals could jeopardize peacemaking, depressing securities. Large offerings and profit taking dominated, though some issues like Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis and Chesapeake and Ohio showed strength amid overall lower prices. Total sales ran to 411100 shares. brokers William Linn Allen & Co reported figures from the Meade building rooms 705 7.

New York Spain United States Wille Burlington Paul Rocklelind Brooklyn Rapid Transit Luger Fcare Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Chesapeake Ohio Faw William Linn Allen & CO Meare’ Building

Scranton Passes First and General Mortgages Listings

A fragmented list shows first mortgage due dates for railways and companies in Scranton including the Scranton Pass and People’s Street Railway with 1918 and 1920 due dates, plus a general mortgage due May 15. It also references Dickson Manufacturing Co, Township School 5 percent, City of Scranton St. Imp 6 percent, Mt. Vernon Coal Co, Scranton Axle Works and related entries with various amounts.

Scranton Pass People's Street Railway Eee Ies Dickson Manufacturing Co Ee City of Scranton St. Imp Mt. Vernon Coal Co Ee So Scranton Axle Works

Philadelphia Provision Market Report Aug 1 Market notes

Wheat prices and trading terms drifted lower with August and September contracts small declines. Corn and oats mixed. white oats firmer yet and mixed grain markets show varied tone. Beef, pork and poultry prices steady or firmer with normal seasonal demand. sugars and cotton hold near prior levels. receipts include large flour and grain quantities and significant shipments reported.

Philadelphia Mallee New York

Market summary of grains and dairy prices in New York

New York market report shows wheat and corn prices firming early then closing steady with small declines. No 2 red futures and December terms mixed. Butter and dairy products listed as steady to firm with state and Pennsylvania creamery products mentioned. miscellaneous items include western fresh prices and miscellaneous dairy quotes.

New York Jac M Galie Elgius Ordameory Sda Pennsylvania Wibaluge Western Wie

Wheat Pit Demobilisation Delayed by Urgent Cash Demand

An urgent cash demand in Chicago today prevented demobilisation of juices in the wheat pit. September closed ye lower and December eo. Combat iye t Ota declined Ye pork and lard de-

Chicago

RENTALS AND SALES LISTING ADVERTISING NOTICE

A collage of rental offerings includes a twelve room house on Sanderson Avenue with bath, laundry, electric lights and bells, and inquiries at 124 Sanderson Avenue. Other rentals include a desk or office space on the second floor at the Coal Exchange and a unit on 701 Quincy. Additional rentals cover 405 Wyoming Avenue and a barn at 05 Mahon Court via F H Clemons of Blue Ridge Coal Company. Local businesses advertise fresh Leighton's pickled cucumbers, a fine upright piano for sale with installments or horse trade, ten RIPANs for 6 cents at druggists, and a one horsepower boiler from The Weston Mill Co. Also listed are Keble School for Girls at Syra under Bishop Stuntington and Briggs cleans privy vaults with improved pumps. Contact Miss Mary J. Jackson for school enrollment and Briggs at 1100 North Main Avenue or Eickes Drug Store for services.

Chiropodist Adverts Pain Free Foot Care and Quotes

Local advertising offers foot care by Be M Hetzel at 300 Lackawanna Avenue with free consultation. Also lists price quotes on grains and meats such as flour, spring wheat, corn, pork, lard, ribs, shoulders, and butter, noting unchanged sugar prices.

BE. M. Hetzel Lackawanna Avenue

Market Report from East Buffalo NJ Livestock Prices

East Buffalo New Jersey market shows cattle steady and firm with hog prices steady to strong. York grade hogs and choice Yorkers range around 4.0 to 17 per hundredweight. Sheep and lambs steady with choice spring lambs priced near 6,246 dollars and common to choice around 1,250 dollars.

East Buffalo N. J

Livestock Market Reports From East Liberty Pa

East Liberty markets show cattle steady and unchanged. Hogs supply light with prices unchanged. Sheep described as blow with choice 4.54 to 4.60, common 4.20 to 4.75, spring lambs 4.25 to 4.60, veal calves at 9.06.00.

East Liberty

Auction Listing Details for Crude Oil Offer and Balances

The notice lists credit balances and certificates related to crude oil at Milge, offering sale of cash at the facility. It notes 74,003 barrels and a run of 0.006 barrels with no eniles or ehia ments, indicating unsettled quantities and pricing.

OW City

Boston beats Cincinnati in close silver league game

Baseball summary lists Boston 5 Cincinnati 4 in the National League with other results including Montreal 7 Syradne 3 and Wilkes Barre 4 Toronto 3. Several postponed or called games noted in Eastern Atlantic leagues and an exhibition Cleveland 2 Atlantic City L.

Boston Cincinnati Pittsburg Baltimore Cleveland Atlantic City

Crescent Club Plans Wilkes-Barre Trip and Violets Challenge

Amateur baseball notes list Crescent to travel to Wilkes-Barre on Sunday August 24 with Cummings and Shipman battery and Long and Kelleher in the field. The Violets of the South Ride accept Harmony’s August WM ground. Alerts beat Park HAN Stars 9 to 5 behind Burnett pitching and Alerta batting. Apollo club challenges Violets for August 14 at 239 pm on Violet grounds. John Murray.

Crescent Wilkes-Barre Cummings Shipman Battery Long Kelleher Miller Bradley Kennedy Rt. McHale The Violets Harmony Club W. Nota Manseer Alerts Park Han Stars Burnett Alerta Lake Artech Hugh Plaherty Apollo Baseball Club Violeta John Murray

Expert Testimony Cites Brooklyn’s Valor and Payta Tribute

The Kansas City Star notes expert testimony praising the Brooklyn awarded by Captain Belate of the Viscays and the Payta tribute to Commodore Schley’s flagship. The account emphasizes the credibility and significance of such expert assessments in naval matters.

Kansas City Brooklyn Belate Viscays Schley

WANTED-TO GO OUT BY THE DAY CLEANING JOBS

Classified notices list various help wanted ads from Scranton area. Individuals seek work in cleaning washing ironing or general labor with contact hints at Franklin avenue Sumner avenue Scranton and Hyde Park addresses. Several young men seek employment as store clerks collectors drivers and general labor with references or wage flexibility.

Franklin Avenue L. B Sumner Avenue Scranton Moltke Avenue City W. HH. O' Ne Capcus’ Avenue Mre Gibson Street Scranton Street

Local Businesses and Services Listing Scranton Pa

A compact ad page notes multiple Scranton establishments including Elk Cafe on Franklin Avenue with European plan dining, SCRANTON HOUSE near D L&W depot, Victor Koch proprietor, Mrs Gable Graduate Midwife at 108 Washburn Street, G R Clark & Co seedmen and nurserymen with Washington Ave and Main Ave locations, Lackawanna School ads for prep courses, Rev Thomas Cann and Walter Buell faculty, Kubrtell rear Lackawanna Avenue wire screen manufacturer.

School OF the Lackawanna Seranton Thomas Cann Walter H. Buell

Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table June 26 1888

Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division timetable lists trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Lakewood Atlantic City and New York with express options. Returns show departure from New York Liberty Street and Whitehall Street connections and through tickets to all points via lowest rates available from the station agent. BALDWIN and OLHAUREN sign as General Officials.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division New York Liberty Street N. R South Ferry Whitenaik Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Hentown Bethlehem Faston Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allentown Potteville North River Whitehall Street Broadway Brooklyn Staten Islands Grand Central Depot Long Teland Baldwin Gen Pass Agt J. HW. Olhauren Gen. Sunt

Train Schedule Fragments for Delaware and Western Line

Partial timetable reads Del Lacka and Western Nanticoke intermediate stations 8 4 and 11 70 am Plymouth intermediate stations 23 and 60 pm For Kingston 1255 pm Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains For detailed information pocket tables apply to M Smith District Passenger Agent depot ticket office

Nanticoke Plymouth Kingston

Delaware and Hudson Trains From Scranton Sunday July 3

Train schedules show departures from Scranton to Carbondale Honesdale Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia and Western Points with times in the morning and afternoon including special Black Diamond Express. Sunday only Carbondale service list and limited return arrivals are noted with lower rates for points in United Canada and United States.

Scranton Carbondale Abay Garntella Montreal Bo Ion New England Honesdale Wilke Eanies HG New York Philadelphia Bor Penney Apie Beni Vane Railroad Carvondale North Wilken-Blarre Wile Barre United Canada States Albany N.Y B.p Beranton

Lehigh Valley Rail Schedules Through Coal Regions

Lehigh Valley Railroad lines list arrival times to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other coal region towns via D H R and T W R R with Black Diamond Express services. Connections to Bethlehem Reading Towanda Elmira Ithaca Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago and western points noted. Pullman parlor cars available on major routes between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Ridge.

H.R. B Pittston Wilkes-Barre Wie Oat Aiesipton Potters Princes Bethlehem Euston Reading Mates Rsburg Tibriba Tlons Wikes-Harre New York Philadelphia Buffalo Suspension Ridge Rollas H. Wilbur Chas

Scranton to Lake Ariel Train Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary timetable notes departures from Scranton to Haney via Erie R R and Lake Ariel. References include 1 p m and 9 05 feet at Lake Lane trains with times and routes unclear due to damaged OCR.

Scranton Haney Ainta Erie R. BR Lake Ated Lake _ lane Lake Ariel

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