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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1900

Page

2

Jury Trials Highlight Northeastern Pa Court Session

Last term’s final jury session before Judge Dunham featured multiple verdicts and sentences. Defendants included Frank Quick and James Galooley on various charges. several cases resulted in not guilty verdicts or costs. John A Williams, a youth, was sent to Huntington Industrial Reformatory for horse stealing and larceny. Sydney Williams received placement in a reform institution. Miscellaneous notes include a new election inspector appointment and Frank Carpenter admitted as attorney in Susquehanna county.

Commonwealth Frank Quick Desault Ermineta Quick County Commonwealth We James Galooley B. Michael Easel William Turner Mary Turner Commonwealth Ve Cornelius Donahue M. S. Garratt Mary Curl Samuel Smith Ann Ryan John A. Williams Pennsylvania Commonwealth Va William Butler Thomas Maroney William Monro Rose Wood Piscosta Bland W. D. BR. Alney Frank Carpenter Uniondale John DD. Miller Susquehanna Susquehanna County Carpenive Forest City

Smile and Suffer Promoted Cure for Female Weakness

Advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a relief for female weakness inflamation ulceration and related conditions. Claims cure rates and urges women to seek confidential medical advice from Dr. Charles H. Pierce of Buffalo New York.

Wii Viper Ch. V. Pierce Buffalo

Two Assault Cases On File At Honesdale

Special to the Leganton Tribune Honesdale Aug 20 morning Frank Kelgier faced Squire Smith on a Gibbs Kelly Co warrant for an assault with no broken arm. Kelgier waived hearing and posted bail for later court. Kelgier and Knory glass cutters formerly employed by Gibbs Kelly Co involved in strikes.

Leganton Tribune Honesdale Frank Kelgier Squire Smith Mr. Kelly Gibbs, Kelly & Co Kelly Keigher Ball Lime Squire Ham Henry Kore Gliss Kelgler and Knory

Tunkhannock Fire Destroys Packer House

A Sunday blaze in Tunkhannock destroyed the Packer house owned by John Reynolds across from the Lehigh Valley tracks. The hotel structure burned about three hours with the barn saved, guests evacuated, and personal belongings lost. Fire officials cited low initial water pressure and later river water to fight flames as the cause, with $60,000 insured and questions about rebuilding. Republican primaries loom with several candidates in Nicholson and Tunkhannock. Lake Corey larceny case and court activity also noted.

Beranton Tribune Tunkhannock Tribune Packer John Reynolds Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Jeet Wis Wishot Heynolds Wert Nicholson Reynolds W. N. Reynolds Alba Billings Lillings Secon Meany Eto Conce Gent Investitatre Nietolaon Associatie Fudce H. Ww. Bardwell Dantel Rosengrant Larceny Lake Corey Court Hove Moses Shields Nicholson MacQuivey Kramer Boranton la Grange Owen Ie

Forest City Visiters Stay With Gibson Relatives

Forest City resident Mia Wescot and her children Harry and Mabel travel to South Gibson to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Martin Burna Joseph Burns and Miss Agnes Dougherty.

Sebastien Tribune Forest City Mia Wescot Harry Mabel South Gibson Martin Burna Joseph Burns Agnes Dougherty

Barber and visitors figure in Hopbottom social round

Special to the Beranten Tribute reports Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barber and Miss Ida Barber of Scranton as guests of the Tiffanys. Boston visitors and town residents are noted, along with a new creamery and school plans. The piece covers street upheaval from brook changes, notable visits, excursions, theater and church events, and local mischief linked to a flock of turkeys poisoned by arsenic pills.

Beranten Hopbottom Ray Barber Ida Barber Scranton M. Tiffany Fred Yeoman Boston Crandall E. Yeomans Alta Finn Ocean Grove Main Street Skeils Ethie Packer Brooklyn Delbert Lindsey Tlaiistead J. Y. Saunders Whinnery Fchool Anthony Grace Mc Kiver Mise Maud Wardie Roberts Ds FE. M. Bell Nicholson Merron Mra M.A. Bink Snet Stearlett. Kent Timira Eliza Tewkabury Java Permella Tewksurs Mre. Lewis Wilkes- Barre A. J. Taylor Mra. Tiffany Ashley N. M. Finn Mre A. Tingley Carbondall Martie Morris Rosetta Carpenter Luther Bell Lestershire

Funeral for Susquehanna resident Charles Woodruff

Charles Woodruff 62 longtime Erie employee died Sunday in New York City after months with Bright's disease He is survived by three daughters The funeral will be from his Jackson Street home Wednesday afternoon Rev Meehan of Laneshorne Methodist church will oversee arrangements

F. H. Watekins Presbyterian Church Grandt Earl F. Stone Binghamton Susquehanna Erie Elmira Buffalo Niagara Falla Homer N. Trarrett Lanesboro Jermyn Lackawanna County Charles H. MacNabb St. John's College Annapolly Oaklandside Mitt Mogeic O'Royle Carbondale Olive Korins Northeastern Pennsylvania Telephone Company Uniondale Sherman Wayne County Deposit N. Y New York Chicago Susquehanna and Vicinity Ararat John G. Woolley Great Bend Hickory Grove Walter Grimiths Hancock Malta Commandery Ements Templar Binehamton Forest City Brewery Btone Oakland Township A. Leonard Cooperstown Susquehanna County Ave Charles Woodruff John Smith New York City Bright Jackson Street Mr. Meehan Laneshorne Methodiist Church Starrun Lodge Waverly Heart Lake Shohela Cilen Riverside Park Constatine Perry William Ef. Larrabee Northwest Wmaat S&choola Chales Fi. Moxley Hallatead Deanton Avenue Methodist Church Ridney Charles Graham Susquehann Edward F. Pride Siridgeport Conn

Sayre News Bits Highlight Local Political and Social Moves

Towanda dispatch notes the Modern Woolmen of America forming in Towanda with officers listed and a Sayre river bridge deemed necessary. It mentions a mixed wedding in Towanda, tax debates on bicycle levies, grand jury in September, a $40,000 trespass suit, pastors resuming duties, new fire crews at Ulster, a train jump injury near Wyalusing, a death hoax in California, prisoners escaping El Mira, closed Athens recruiting station, unknown man found dead near Horseheads, Bradford county soldiers encampment success with officers listed, and various railway and reunion updates.

Towanda BF. Haverly W. A & C. Smith BE. B H. C. Wilcox W. L. Smiley F. H. Johnson Th. A. Chapman F.C. Lament W. R. Dimock H. . Arnold FE. W. Rockwell Sayre G. FB. Young Cathage N. Y Jennie Williams G. FE. Chamberlain Wyoming Valley Rockford Tfl Towanda Friends Athens PD. CC. Teewitt Esquire Elias Powell D. J. Sweet MM. Beyeher Hobbie Lugerne County Sayre’s Lutheran Church Ulster Pitty Buffalo Exposition John Harvey California Wyalusing Bethlehem Asa Packer Wilbur Elmira Thomas Fenton Thomas Terrell Harry Roberts Charles F. Wolf Horseheads Edinburg Bradford County Daniel FE. Sickles New York Horatio King Brooklyn Miller Harrisburg A. (. Fanning J. Ty. Hested New Albany G. L. Matlock Waverly WH. H. Spencer Canton Alex, Klefe C. T. Hull H. Wittle Saco J. H. Chaffee Hornbrook The Patriotic Sona of America Rost Smithfeld J. BR Williameport Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway One Hundred and Forty-first Regiment Lehigh Valley Track

Catarh Cure Claim Ad With Sensational Patent Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Cheney & Co claim of a catarrh cure and a digestive system remedy. It asserts broad health benefits and includes price and availability notices. The text references a Toledo business and various product names while promoting pills and tonics for family use.

Leaders Hold Steady in Tribune Educational Contest

The Tribune reports no change in leader positions on day thirty nine of the contest. Sidney W. Hayes of 922 Olive Street Scranton gains on rivals and may soon overtake others if he continues strong. The paper urges more entrants to apply for subscription books with generous rewards for all participants.

Tribune Sidney W. Hayes Olive Street Scranton

Markets Show No Big Change as Bearish Tone Persists

New York traders faced a generally steady to weaker session with Flower & Co noted for a death in the firm affecting several active stocks. Declines touched leaders like Sugar and Consolidated Gas while rail issues held firmer. a late rally and improved trade hints helped limit losses. Total sales reached about 20,000 shares with United States Steel gaining modestly on improved sentiment.

New York Flower & Co. Sa Thooklyn Tratell Peiple St. Paul Biok Island Eretter People’s Gas Brooklyn Rapid Sabu United States

Untitled Classified Fragment From Lost Ledger

Fragmentary OCR shows dairy and grocery items with odd spellings and numbers. Mentions Creamery and Bermuda prices, a Bermuda Ontyna and patent flour priced at 4.24, plus 20c and 2.70 figures.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave utter—Creamery Foot Western

Boys Argue Over Suit Merit On Sale Tuesday

A lively claim about boys debating suits, noting Tuesday’s clothing sale offers fashionable options that compare favorably with others in the city. The piece promotes smart dress and confidence in a new wardrobe choice.

Vestee and Blouse Boys' Suits At Reduced Prices

Boys suits in vestee and blouse styles for ages 3 to 8 offered at cut prices to clear old stock. Garments usually selling from 2.00 to 3.00 dollars, with customers choosing on Tuesday, while supplies last. early purchase advised.

Tuesday Jacket Sale Promises Low Bargains On Covert Styles

A local ad promotes all wool boys pants in grey mix and stout waistbands, plus women and misses jackets for cool evenings. Covert jackets in tan, lined with quality romaine, double or single breasted with velvet or plain collars, priced at four dollars, available Tuesday while quantities last.

Explosion Sale On Carpets And Linoleums

A damaged ad announces a partial stock recovery for carpet and linoleum items. The sale emphasizes cash purchases at reduced prices with dusty but usable goods and urges customers to call early and bring room measurements to secure bargains.

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Roundup August Market Notes

Wheat firm with contract grades and steady for new crop. Corn and oats show mixed to firm tendencies. flour and meal prices steady. Live poultry dull with quality concerns. cheese and sugar futures unchanged. Barrels and fats quoted, with substantial carryover of old stocks noted.

Philadelphia City Tilly Lear Pee Farrell

Fragmentary New York Atty Notes on Wheat and Dairy Trade

A tangled OCR fragment cites New York attorney items and mentions wheat markets, dairy products, and various dairy terms. References to September and December appear amid scattered notes on creamed and packed dairy goods, transport, and regional terms. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear connections.

New York Dyceusber Ike Hatter Creamery Wheatley State Enull Waldigee Ifalte

Weather and Market Notes for Today

The report notes steady to strong conditions in western regions and Tomana with Walle and Millelinn holding stable. Prices boost on sale today with prime steers offered at seven units at My location.

Kative Eterre Walle Westerra Tomana Highir Millelinn

Livestock Market Report Mix of Cattle Sheep and Lamb Prices

The document lists mixed cattle and sheep quotes with Texas feeds and grasps values. Prices for heifers calves bulls and heavy stock range from roughly 2 to 4 dollars per unit with various classifications and regional notes.

Maan Texas Fed Steam Texas Gras Texas Bulls Texas Western Larita

Cattle Market Report Shows Mixed Movements in Faustus Auction

Market notes show higher fat cattle and steady to strong stocker demand while cows and bulls vary. Prices quoted include top terms around 4 104.85 for some lots and mixed figures for feeders and calves, with several classes described as dull or steady.

Faust Betfylo Linge

Livestock Market Report From New York Aug Prices

Market notes show mixed cattle calf and hog prices with calves steady to higher and vealers firm. Sheep and lamb quotes hold with choice wethers around 4.00 and culls at 8.00, while hogs trade near 6.40 with lighter weights noted.

New York Choice Wight State

Enat Liberty and Selby Figure in Strange Report

A fragmented OCR item mentions Enat Liberty and Saad Hege Fair and discusses numbers 550540 and 2065.0 in a muddled text. The passage references Yorke and Jamie with unclear context and seems to mix terms like weather and calves without coherent narrative.

Yorke

Credit balances and barrels figures recorded

A fragment from Oi City dated Aug. 80 lists credit balances at $1.24, certificates hidden, and assorted barrel totals including rum at 200,602 barrels and averages around 104,112 to 65,605 barrels.

Oi City

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