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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1899

Page

3

Miss Nancy Cole Arrested in Lake Carey Case

Miss Nancy Cole, Lake Carey public school teacher, faced assault and battery charges after her two pupils were alleged maltreated. The case was heard by Justice Katz. witnesses mostly relatives of Edwin Stevens supported the complaint, while the defendant’s backers claimed the injuries were minor and toysed as a spice action. The judge dismissed the complaint with costs to be paid by the county.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock Dee Nancy Cole Lake Carey Bquire Katz Edwin Stevens Misa Cole Commonwealth Stevens Cole Lemon Township Jems Dix Miss Cole

Death of Mrs Newell Pastor's Wife 75 in Yatesville

Mrs J V Newell wife of the Methodist Episcopal pastor in Yatesville died after a long illness at 75. She is survived by husband five children Mrs John Baker Green Ridge J G Newell Birmingham Ala Rev C F Newell Throop and Anna and Nettle at home. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Pittston Yatesville J. V. Newell Methodist Episcopal Church Newell John Baker Green Ridge J. G. Newell Birmingham Ala Hev. C. F. Newell Throop

Fire Rips Brushville Grange Hall and Knighs of Labor

A blaze at Brushville Susquehanna destroys the large Grange hall and its contents including items tied to Mr Hinll and the Garige namphersalta. The Knights of Labor hall opposite is also burned with its contents. Grange hall owned by Charles V W Lamb with insurance of $.00 origin of fire unknown. Grange of Susquehanna counts met there Wednesday without fire fighting apparatus.

Susquehanna Brushville Susquehanas Grange Hall Hinll Garige Namphersalta Knights of Labor Hall

Local Notes From Scranton Area Doings And Reports

A mix of local notices reports and incidents from the Scranton region includes court proceedings, a wreck rumor at Water Gap debunked, a death by heart failure near Bush Kill, an Alderney cow calving twice, paymaster routines at the NYS&W shop, extreme cold reaching twelve below zero, and upcoming charter talks for Anwomink Paper company. Also noted are a sprain at Minsi paper mills, brewery work starting soon, iron getting stuck, a carload of stone arrival, and a Delaware Valley railroad stockholders meeting set for tomorrow.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Water Gap William Cartright Bush Kill Hruksels Edinger Hortonsville Thy Alderney New York, Susquehaana and Western Railroad M. FP. Pohr Selota Toss Ooel“Dem Cidt Balynes Talults Ste Charles A. O Donohue Frank W. Petch Charith F. Huldea Charles J. Otteson W. A. Erdman Layton Williams C. B. Staples Anwomink Paper Company Ralph Siuy Minsi Paper Mills Delaware Valley Railroad

Lyceum Stock Company to Visit Bradford County

Bradford County residents learn that the Lyceum Stock company will visit the area with J. E. Toole as star, marking another strong attraction for December. The engagement promises a notable performance lineup and local excitement.

Lyceum Stock Company J. E. Toole

Susquehanna Briefs Include Wood Yard Rules and Local Events

The Susquehanna borough woodyard reopens and will require three hours of wood cutting for tramps after dusk. A teachers' institute will be held in Shermill with Prof. Kemp delivering an address. Various society events, sermons, and local notices fill the region as clerical, fraternal, and civic activities unfold through the week.

Susquehanna Teachers’ Institute Shermill Kemp Stroudsburg State Normal School Ladies’ Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Odd Fellows’ Hall Charles P. Epax Moody Bollefcarne Grand Army of the Republic Walter 8. Petersen South Daket Oakland Donovan Kolehte Pything Hall Tempernance Union Abily Street Furs Charles Kanalt Erie Jersey City J. James Eagan Montross Shew Charles Henry Newlin Methodist Church Epworth Reigue Binehimton Grangera Sucquehanna County Brushville Lanesboro Hoge Company Susie Graham Dal Montrove Binehamtet Dorcas Society The Presbyterian Church Hornellaville Stevens Point John M. Lestie Scranton Tatthead Sturracea

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offer Refund Promise

Advertisement notes druggists refund money if cure fails. FE W Grove signature appears on each box. The brief copy ends with a quoted line attributed to a woman referred to as She.

FE. W. Grove She

Local notices and visits across Porestly area

Special to The Scranion Pratine reports Mrs William Rivles learning of her mother's illness and plans a morning visit. Sheriff elect Maxey and associates in Montrose during a business trip. Temperance Union asks for donations of aged men, canned goods, and fruit. packing at Mrs John Maxey's home. Mrs Ellen Quettings visiting her brother Thomas Murphy. Mrs Welsh and others host a farewell for Mrs A M Welch bound for Richmondville. Various social calls, dinners, and openings documented.

Porestly William Rivles Miechienn William Burns Fiteworth Ames New York City Maxey Beniamin Maxey H. W. Crawe Montrose Hitage John Maxey Delaware and Durdoft Ellen Quettings Mhicoma Thomas Murphy Todd Street Quettings Welsh A. M. Welsh Mrs. Cates Mas A. M. Welch Hichmondvilly N.Y Thoretay Firos Mra T. Thorpe James Mitchel Broadhead H. W. Brown Dunnln Mig L. W. Pentecoat Tryant Aldrich Mew T. ©. Manzer Renn Proucher Breene Carbondale Odd Fellows Tilda O'Neill White's Valley Henry O'Neill

Great Empires in Dark Continent

A New York Herald analysis argues that British imperial expansion in Africa rivals other powers, detailing vast British holdings from the Cape to Cairo, French control in the west, German colonies, and the global race for spheres of influence amid South Africa, Egypt, and colonial assessments.

Ameria Africa China Pacific South America Cuba Puerto Rico Hawi Samoa United States Rockies South Africa British Central Africa Rhodesia British East Africa Indian Ocean Lake Vietori Uganda Coaer Niger Great Oaternay Western Africa Great Britain Gold Coast Sierra Leone East Africa Cape UN Mediterranean Egypt Cairo Cape Bulawayd Kitchener Nile Lakes Dritieh Central Africa Germany Congo Free State Ceralon Teese Transvaal Orange Free State Britain Eastern Africa Mihes Noutinhing Algeria Cape Columy Vael Soraha Witderlachen Lord Salisbury France Millead Congo Jin Marchand Fashoda Obok England British Africa West Africa Kumeruns Togo Gulf of Guinea Berlin Italy Portugal Spain Belgium

First Meeting of Electric Power Company and Local Community Notices

The first meeting of the new electric power company since purchasing the plant from Ives and Russell was held in Tunkhannock. Nine directors were elected, with offices for the year named and plans to reduce rates. Local events included Triton Hose, Men’s United club, and a debate on the Anglo-Boer war. A murder claim in Pittston was noted, and J. Reynolds Post officers were elected. Memorial services for George Washington’s death anniversary were announced for December 16.

Triton Hose Company Men's United Club Presbyterian Church der Dersheimer W. Th Litr D. & Brown Exeter Solomon Brown Pittston Bar of Justice J. ©. Treynolds Post John Tt. Hungerford James P. Harpe D. G. Wakefield N. A. MacTrown George Simpson W. N. Rovnotlie R. Kennedy F. F. Bowers BR. V. Kennedy Henry Harding Kennedy Department Cettymyure T. Inghoem N. A. McKown George Washington Enworth League Union Temperance Methodist Tepiaropus Crch Philip Shupn Bidleman Dr. Hardings de. Tidteman F. WW. Till Piltston Apent Tursday Johnn Miller J. M. Jefferys Montrose Glk Straudaburg

Markets See Stagnation as Stocks Waver Across Sessions

Wall Street ends mixed after a day of sporadic strength at open and close. Union Pacific and railroad shares rally modestly while iron and steel, anthracite, and tobacco groups swing, with New Jersey Central leading losses. Industrials show renewed pressure as funds hesitate and money markets temper speculative commitments.

New York Pec. T Stock Exchange America London Union Pacific Buca Brooklyn Raad Transit Northwestern Omaha Téhtont Pales U. S Tobacco Atchison Atchison Brooks Traction Tabacco Chea Ohio Pooptie St Paul Aeee Itthy Rockleland Delia Pacific Osnaw Aid Nor, Pac Pacific Mail Ihm K.pr Eosaelpan Fils ii Routhern Ry Eteeres South Eves GE Tik Vaers Law Union Miyeltieces Union Pac Steve Fed Bteel Chicago Board OF Trade

Scranton Wholesale Market Prices Corrected by H G Dale

The listing at 7 Lackawanna Avenue notes corrected market prices for dairy and produce items. Butter creamery stage is listed with tubs and various butter measurements. Cheese full cream and onions per bushel are shown with prices, along with per box flour and other commodities.

Scranton H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Wilee

Wheat and market notes from Philadelphia early December

Market wires show firm sentiment for wheat contracts with rising values for No. 2 white and mixed wheats. Prices for corn, oats, and flour hold steady or improve. cotton little changed. dairy and poultry segments report steady demand and notable lots and quality variety across live fowl and dressed poultry sectors.

Philadelphia Penna Eheled Por Bu Aia Ser New York Weatern Bride

Wheat futures steady as buyers persist on old prices

New York time reports demand steady at old prices with a firm market. Wheat spot remains steady with No 2 red and No 1 northern Duluth bids afloat to arrive. Corn closes strong as Argentine crop outlook improves and weak offerings push shorts nervous. Market shows small western receipts and stronger cables.

New York Duluth

Market chatter on dairy trade and creamery notes

The report notes quiet trade for clearances and dairy products with firm butter and creamery activity. Mentions months like May June September and October as dates for creamery operations and prices, and references names and places in a broad market snapshot.

Dee Wee Lawic Ua Mey Athc Atheda Myattye Galzye Finvst Hagin Bees Htate Ponna Batie Joes Mark Waltlic

Cattle Market Prices and Receipts Reported in Chicago

Chicago markets show cattle offerings mixed with grade shifts from good to choice and feeder stockers. Receipts: cattle 9,100. hogs 44,000. sheep varying with western wethers at 40 to 45 and western lambs around 55.

Chicago Imho

Wheat and grain futures close mixed on Chicago market

Circulars cite light activity and varied predictions for the wheat market. Corn and oats finish higher while provisions hold steady or fall slightly. Prices for hogs and other meats show little change amid fluctuating trade.

Chicago Mity Tynko Sifly Timothy Wend Sali Omango

East Liberty Market Notes and Faded Listings

Fragmented entries show farm goods and livestock terms such as hogs calves wethers and veal, with scattered references to places and codes. Readers see vague prices and items like light workers and heavy hogs among faded labels and misread names.

East Liberty Doe Evirn Bisnis Bahia Howe

Reeves-Bteqdy calves Veals steady in market notes

New York market report notes calves steady, veals steady, old calves mixed, and veal prices around two dollars. Sheep and lambs market described as firm with limited sales, Canada lambs and Haya coin mentioned, hor- firm at HW 08.

New York Der Salis Canada Lambs Haya

City Sale Sees Shipments Averaging High Prices

Local notices report a sale event with shipments listed and pricing details including average figures and penalties. The fragment mentions galenees and various numeric indicators, indicating a commercial or auction context in Oo City.

Oo City Dev

Remarkable Lake at Middletown Pree Jobe Pond

A long, readable fragment describes a lake in Middletown Pree Jobe Pond with no outlet and depths up to sixty feet. It notes its irregular rising and falling over six to twelve months, dry and wet season fluctuations, and that scholars consider its behavior curious but not mysterious.

Jobe Aimee Curicus Pjold Thore

Deep Springs Rise as Mystified Lake Surface Expands

The once obscure Waroonaelake, renamed from an Australian term for selltaile, has risen dramatically since early days, with water spreading beyond its natural bounds. Farms miles away report soggy soil and ground that cannot support plowing as land near the pond sinks, unfit for work.

Ithan Bots John Etricks Phorch

Not a Surprise About Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its cures for bad colds, threat of pneumonia, and protections for children against croup and whooping cough. It notes broad enjoyment and claims wide use and benefit with sales through druggists and wholesalers.

Matthew Broa

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