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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

3

Partridge Smuggling Case Heads for Local Court

A warrant was issued in La Grange Griffis case charging Patrick Kane with unlawfully shipping game out of state. The nephew tried to ship a box alleged to contain pies but was opened to reveal sixty three partridges, sixteen rabbits and two squirrels. Court adjourned after testimony. local sportsmen await the outcome.

Montrose la Grange Griffis Patrick &. Kane Forest Lake Squire Courtright Aew Grimes Chapman

Money in Cornstalks

In Monroe county a new line of value is found in cornstalks as a by product. Farmers can now earn from 3 to 5 dollars per ton for cornstalks, roughly 6 to 12 dollars per acre, nearly doubling revenue from the crop.

Atroudeburg Monroe County

Stroudsburg Beats Wilkes-Barre 43 to 1 in Season Finale

Stroudsburg State Normasch on defeats Wilkes-Barre Eclipse 43 to 1 in front of a large crowd. The closing game of the season features lineups with Normal Wilkes-Barre players including Higham Kennedy Reese Palmer Hays Purvis McGuire Flird Chandler McGules ONeill Murphy Higley Barret Devitt Cavite and referees Brundage Staples Flaherty Foley. Time halves 21 minutes.

Stroudsburg Wilkes-Barre Eilipse Beere Thegreason Normal Wilkes-Barre Walsh Kennedy Kirby Reese Robinson Palmer Hays Murphy Higley Sea Light Barret Devitt Cavite Brundage Princeton Empire Staples Flaherty Foley

Thanksgiving Observances and Erie Rail Traffic Boost

Susquehanna County reports a heavy Erie Railroad traffic surge with no prior precedent. A union Thanksgiving service was held at the Baptist church led by Rev. David T. Sutherland. Many Scranton and Carbondale residents attended the Erie Hose Co. No. 1 annual ball. Congressman and Mrs. Fred Wright departed for Washington.

Susquehanne Baptist Church David T. Sutherland Presbyterian Church Mere W. Hy Larrabee Avoca Erie Railroad Scranton Carbondale Erie

Local mill to open in town with 50 workers planned

Groesenger Bros of Scranton will establish a new cotton underwear mill in town using the Sarsfield Literary Club room on the first floor. About fifty workers will be hired in January with reinforcements expected the following month. Post office hours are 9 to 1 and 6 to 7. Community notices include church meetings, entertainment for striking workers, visits, and local accidents.

Groesenger Bros Scranton Sarsfield Literary Club Postaltice Christian Alliance Mary Hustle O'Malley Philadelmia James Maroney Newport News John Walah Dunmore William McCormack Moonsl Mercy Langcliffe B.C. Kellum Hancock Anna McHugh Alice Dougher Jessup Thomas Fiynn North End Rugeley The Blessed Virgin's Sodality A. J. McGowan le

Villa Nova Beats St Thomas in Hard Thanksgiving Game

At Athletic Park a crowd of about 1500 watched Villa Nova defeat St Thomas 8 to 0. Bagley led Villa Nova with multiple strong runs, Kane and McTarmell sparked line plays, and Kirkwood dazzled for St Thomas with a 30 yard run. The match featured fierce defense, a disputed foul, and standout performances from Villa Nova’s Hagiey and the Benanton trio Nailin Weir and Manley.

Athletic Park Villa Nova Course St. Thomas Hannahue St.Thomas Cullinan Villa Nova Waa Bagley Kane Euceeselye Forbes Bt. Thomas Dick Kirkwood O'Hara Kirkwood McTmrnell Turbes Neamieh Thomas’ Possesson Fagley Fagan Zelzer Thomas O'Dore Rore Donahue McCann Effend Potthey Heamish O'Mara Flores St.Thomas Recters Benanton Boys Nailin Foo Weir Manley St. Thomas Aide O'Hare Onda Bucknell

Proper nutrition helps children grow strong and healthy

A 1900s style note explains that adequate fats are essential for children to prevent thinness, fragility, and slowed development. It emphasizes the role of fat in nourishing growing youths and mentions Scott and Bowne chemists of New York as the source.

Villa Nova and St Thomas Battle on Gridiron Defense

Kerfe and Manley anchored a stout defense as Villa Nova and St Thomas clashed with heavy tackles and fast coverage. The readable lineup lists players for Villa Nova and St Thomas with positions, officials, and a halftime score timing of twenty-five and twenty minutes.

Unlucky Brakeman Hurt At Hizle Creek Junction

George Walker of Upper Pittston, a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley railroad, was severely injured while tightening a brake on a car being moved into a switch at Hizle Creek Junction. His right hand was crushed, teeth knocked out, and his face bruised. he was taken to Wilkes-Barre City Hospital after the incident.

Pittston George Walker Upper Pittston Lehigh Valley Railroad Hizle Creek Junction Walker Wilkes-Barre City Hospital

Pittston Choir Wins First Prize at Wilkes-Barre Eisteddfod

Special to the Scranton Tribune Pittston choir led by Edgar Probyn won the $50 first prize in a mixed chorus competition at Armory hall Wilkes-Barre under the Dr Mason Glee Club. The winning piece was Wedding Waltz by Dr Parry and the leader received a handsome chair.

Pittston Armory Hall Wilkes-Barre Dr. Mason Glee Club Edgar Probyn Parry

Pittston Husband Assaults Wife With Axe in West Pittston

Mrs. John Lutz remains in a coma after an axe attack by her husband. Doctors fear she may die. Lutz is jailed, showing no insanity but a volatile temper when intoxicated. He asked to see his wife before she died and wept when questioned about the crime.

Scranton Tribune Pittston John Lutz West Pittston Dra. Bubler Atherton Luts Richards Johnson Lute

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Colds and Croup

Readers share experiences with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting cures for bad colds warding off pneumonia threats and saving children from croup and whooping cough. For sale by all druggists Matthew Bros. wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain Matthew Bros

Mc Govern Stops Sprague in Nutmeg Club Bout

Hartford reports Terry Mc Govern defeated Moeddy Sprague of Streator in less than a minute of the second round at the Nutmeg Athletic Club. Sprague down three times in the first round and again in the second after a heavy blow to the solar plexus, with Mc Govern finishing the fight by knockout.

Hartford Conn Terry McGovern Banti Moeddy Sprague Streator Nutmeg Athletic Club McGovern Sprague

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offered with Refund

Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box. 2hc.

E. W. Grove

Robbers Strip Victim On Juniata Hill

James Binley, returning home after visiting a young woman in Altoona, was held up by three men on Juniata Hill. They leveled revolvers, forced him to strip to a breech cloth, and left him with one garment before he reached a friend's house a half mile away.

Altoona James Binley Juniata Hill

Football Games of Yesterday Show Tough Noseto End

Carlisle and Columbia clash with Seneca and Miller tearing through the line for long gains while Metoxen and company grind ten yard bursts. Chicago defeats Brown 17 to 6 with Richards on Brown scoring and Hapgood shining for Brown amid a tough Maroon defense.

Columbia Indiana Carlisle Seneca Miller Wooks Alower Bath Metoxen Indians

Wisconsin Beats Michigan in West Football Classic

In Chicago a huge crowd, estimated near 21 000, watched Wisconsin defeat Michigan 17 to 5 on the National league grounds. Pat O'Dea starred, scoring ten points with a 40 yard kickoff and a misplayed punt setup for a second Wisconsin touchdown. Michigan managed a lone TD by McLean, 45 yards, in the second half as Wisconsin’s defense and line play dominated the game.

Chicago University of Wisconsin University of Michigan Pat O'Dea Wisconsin McLean Hyman Michigan Peele Larson Curtis Hlalr Sweely Keen

Sports Scores From Early College Matches

In San Francisco California Stanford 10 defeated UC 6. Kansas State 4 beat Missouri 6. Lancaster Swarthmore clobbered Franklin and Marshall 12 to 0 before a sparse crowd. Warrburg Nacksburg High 18 beat Philadelphia High 4. Washington Georgetown 1 lost to Baltimore Medical 5. Richmond Virginia Virginia 16 Lehigh 0.

San Francisco University of California Stanford University Kansas

Settlement Reached In Central Machinists Strike

A settlement satisfactory to both parties ends the New York Central machinists strike at Depew loco motive works. Concessions include union recognition, shop committee recognition for dispute settlement, and shop liberty for the union business agent. Workers to return tomorrow. Structural iron workers on the Hotel Iroquois project, on five weeks strike, will return at union rate.

Buffalo N. Y New York Central Depew Locomotive Works Tomorsow Iroquois

Markets Report from Scranton Board of Trade Quotations

Scranton market page lists quotations and par values for several entities. Banks railroads manufacturing and traction bonds appear with prices and terms such as first mortgage general mortgage and 6 percent bonds. Names include Scranton Savings Bank Clark & Snover Co Vernon Coal Co and Scranton Traction among others.

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Hank oSarene Scranton Savings Bank Sa Scranten Packing Co Thin National Bank Linn Awe Economy Light H.,& Bobbs Scranton Ho Po Co Ay Locka Trust & Safe Dep Scranton Rabat OO Clark & Snover Co Clark Scranton Poes Mortenge de WA People’s Street Raihway Reece People's Street Railway Dhe Wal Dickson Manufacturing Co Sowa Alvcranton St. Timp Mi Vernon Coal Co Sesbavana Bere Recranton Axle Works Ses Scranton Traction

Local Dairy Prices and Produce Advertised for Sale

A corrected OCR snippet lists dairy and produce items with prices and unit notes including cream cheese, butter, potatoes, lemons, and flour. It mentions brands such as Hutter Creamery and Satie and includes miscellaneous faculty-like notations and pricing headers.

H. Gi. Tale Hutter

The Lead Pencil Origin and Early Development

The lead pencil is over two centuries old though it contains no lead. Graphite from English mines sparked the misnamed term lead and the early practice of encasing graphite in wood. Early methods wasted material as mines were explored and refining lacked durable binding agents.

England Qmenheth Biel Conte

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