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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1900

Page

7

Local Northeastern Pa Notes and Upcoming Events

Honesdale reports visitors Mrs Anne Terwilliger of Binghamton and Mrs T Whitney of Warren plan winter visits to relatives. Beech Grove grange representatives attend State Grange session in Lock Haven. Freeman's Orchestra hosts first annual ball and reception in the armory on Christmas night. Delaware and Hudson payrolls impact Honesdale branch with heavy coal traffic. Court of Common Pleas in session with long cases. A glass decorating shop will occupy the Maple avenue building adjoining the Ty B y Clark cutting shop. La Porte Comedy Company closed at Honesdale Opera House after a successful run with "Miss ter and Man" and various specialties. rest of week in Hawley. School entertainment tickets circulate to raise funds for high school plant. Miners' examining board meets in Pittston. Wiconisco tribe of Red Men meets midweek. Nettle Druffner and Gertrude Saunders visit Friends in Wilkes-Barre. Rev. A B Broderick visits from Montrose. Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association elect officers led by Miss Kate Dempsey and Miss Anna Callahan with a full slate of officers and delegates.

Epoosal Scranton Tribune Honesdale Dee Anne Terwilliger Tinghamton N.Y Henry Daring Tr. T. Whitney Hae Warren J. K. Palmer Wbl Iille Beech Grove Grange State Grange Lock Haven Freeman Delaware and Hudson Paymnster Park Lake Delaware and Hudson Kinfer Court of Common Pleas Clark Cutting Shop Maple Avenue Nh Company Cut Glass la Porte Comedy Company Honesdale Opera House Third District Pittston Misees Nettle Druffner Gertrude Saunders Wilkes- Barre A. B. Broderick Montrose Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Assocaation Kate Dempsey Anna Callahan Clank Holland Mary Herbert Anna Osborne Mary Kearney Kate Johnson Belinda Dempsey Laura Dunleavy Lowise Sammon Barbara Little Mary Quinn

Local Social Notes From New Milford Area

Special to the Sevantom Trilame recounts Sunday visits in New Milford. Mrs Carrie Kinsman visits her parents Abe and Mrs Charles Conrid. Mrs A W Stirk called on relatives at Poster Saturday. Mrs Ho Mack hosted a cord party on State street for Mr Macks fifty fourth birthday with refreshments and guests including Stephens Harding Harding Cooney Bacon Knapp Frounfellker Johnson and Niles. Mr and Mrs K D Bell and son Stanley spent a few days with Harford friends. A gathering honored Ray Browns third birthday with many from the community in attendance and refreshments served.

S&s. Stephens S. Harding S. H. Harding T. BR. Cooney Kk. L. Bacon T. Knapp A. Frounfellker PF. Johnson de R. M. Niles Kk. D. Bell Stanley Harford

Blessed Virgins sodadity sermon and parish notes

Sunday evening service at Blessed Virgins sodadity featured a sermon by Nev do J McCabe on hearing and keeping the word. Penediction was by Rev M F Crane. A parishioner’s granddaughter is seriously ill and local clergy changes are noted. An accident at D and H crossing involved M Kennedy’s laundry wagon as a Jersey Central train approached. The driver held the horse, averting further harm.

Nev Do J. McCabe M. FP. Crane Elen Cillespie West Side Thomas Whalen Wilkesarne Eexton St. Mary’s Church David Dix HW. Anderson D. & H. Crossing

Digestive health and blood purity claim medical tonic

An advertising piece touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related diseases claiming it purifies the blood by treating digestion organs. Includes testimonial from Mrs. Simeon Sugre praising the remedy and mentions of Pierce's Pellets as aids.

Pierce Simeon SugRe

Local notes from Sopanton Pribune Duryea December

Reports on typhoid recovery for Miss Mary Nolan and a moved barber shop of Charles Renter. reverend Green to pastor Brick Methodist Episcopal. Sunday social planned to aid Christmas gifts. visits by Mr Reese of Wilkes-Barre and Mr Williams ex Fifth Cavalry. Mr Tandall returns to Gouldsboro. illness and injuries including inflammatory rheumatism and a crushed toe. death of James Hall in Peckville. local moves of Jacob Whitman and Mrs Arnts. night school opens in Marey township. Methodist Sunday School election and Friday supper set for December 14. Pennsylvania Coal to employ workers. Mrs Lane ill. Rev Stopper to occupy post office building.

Duryea Mary Nolan Charles Renter Malin Street Postoffice Max Methodist Episcopal Reese Wilkes-Barre Williams Fifth Cavalry Porto Rico Olay Tandall Gouldsboro Whim Binduin Rudell Godwallis Janes Ifall Peckville Hall Sterrick Creek Coal Company Lickuwulina Hospital Dunmore James Rolls Milles Grave Arnts Meshoppen Ty FL Ace Marey Township Pennsylvania Coal Company Frank Lane Front Street

Engravings of Local Visits and a Gibson Band Banquet

Special to the Scranton Tribune notes visits by W H Estabrooka and son Hile in Wayne county. John J Potter traveled to New Milford on business. Mrs W J Lamb and Sadie visited Mrs Ethel Tiffany in Harford. C F Empet family moved to New Milford. Mrs W X Reese moved from BMorest City onto their farm. Mr Reese will come in the spring. Mrs W E Betabrooks and Mrs B R Sweet visited Mrs B H B Leonard at Jackson. The Gibson Cornet band hosted a banquet at the Gibson house with fifty one attendees and a pleasant evening.

Scranton Tribune Jibson W. H. Estabrooka Hile Wayne County John J. Potter New Milford W. J. Lamb Sadie Ethel Tiffany Harford C.F. Empet W. X. Reese Bmorest City Eimpets Reese W. EL. Betabrooks BR. H. Sweet BH. B. Leonard Jackson Gibson Cornet Band Gibson House

Funeral notices and local farm institute report

Sage attends Mrs. Frank Lord funeral as Wilbur Lord is buried at his daughter Mrs. Westbrook's home. J C Miller is sick. Graded school pupils study for county superintendent mid term exams. Ashley hall hosts farmers institute with lectures on Dairying by Mr. McDonald Delhi and Reclaiming Worn Out Soil by Mr. Leeds Huntington.

Brooklyn Sage Frank Lord Woodbury McDonald Delhi Leeds Huntington

Farm institute program highlights lectures and talks

A regional institute featured Professor Bute on nature study in public schools and hygiene in horse care. C F Broadhead discussed horse feet and teeth, Mr McDonald spoke on poultry raising, Leeds gave a humorous closing talk on life mistakes, and an impromptu choir performed. Attendees favored farmers institutes and a dedicated state college agriculture building.

George ©. Bute Hiate College C. F. Broadhead McDonald Prof. Bute Leeds Nore Farmers’ Institutes Agriculture State College B. Mldridge Gertrude Wardle Myrtle Langley Louise Alney Mrs. King W. A. Stephens Institute

Montrose Notes include marriages and local events

Montrose reports several residents in town including Miss Marie Tapscott and Mrs. R. James McCausland departing for Tennessee and Arlington Thompson to wed Miss Lelial Spence at the AME Zion church. Updates note steam pipes project, cold start, and good attendance at the farmers institute with talks by Prof Seeeds and Rev Benedict.

Scranton Tribune Montrose R. Blanche’ Boxtwick Gordon D. Hinds George H. Frazier Arthur and Dayton Potter Forest Lake Daniel Clary Binghamton Marie Tapscott R. James McCausland Tennessee Jeffers’ Mill Hero Farmers’ Institute Charles W. Brodhead Lao O'Clock Court House Seeeds H. B. Benedict Butz G. W. Campbell Bradford Robert Cooper Buffalo Arlington Thompson Lelial Spence

Susquehanna News Roundup Cites Local Events and Oddities

A Susquehanna Tribune special notes J A Smith in New York on business, a Dorcas Society program at the Presbyterian church, farmers institutes well attended, and fox predation threatening poultry flocks. Carbondale pursues new county status with Susquehanna and neighbors as seat, clerical conference set in Scranton, and many couples journey to Binghamton for quick marriages, prompting local comments.

Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Dee J. A. Smith Smith & Ames New York City Dorcas Society The Presbyterian Church John F. Doran Susquehanna County Jefferson Branch Dela Ware Erie Carbondale Wayne Lackawanna Scranton Eliza M. Fpragier Drinker Street Ridgewood N. J Board of Trade D. T. Meeker Lanesboro Susquehanna Methodist Church Floyd Binghamton Sarah McCracken Oneonta James A. Minor Deposit New York Law School Reuben Susquehanna and Vicinity Pennsylvania

Notable visits and a sudden death mark Factoryville notes

In Factoryville on December 12 Mrs Hedgar Fuller of Camptown visits daughter Mrs M W Bliss. Mr and Mrs Watkins of Ulster Pa visit their son Jeweler F L Watkins. Town learns of the sudden death of Mr J Parrott who spent one season here. Baptist church ladies served a popular supper last evening as others, including Mr and Mrs W R Gardner, finish a western trip.

Factoryville Hedgar Fuller Camptown M.W. Bliss W. R. Gardner

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Shoemaker

Mr H B McGowin of 10 Swetland Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back ache and abnormal kidney secretions after poor exercise and work. He bought them at Matthews Bros. drug store and recommends the remedy to others. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Buffalo NY agents for United States Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.

Tion H. BD. McGowiun M10 Swetland Street Doan Foster-Milburn'e Buffalo N. Y United States Druasiste

Theatrical Attractions This Week At The Lyceum And More

The Lyceum features Charles Frohman comedians in Self and Lady and the Highwayman opera posed by Dek Torpin and Orlande Duval. Also listed are Old Kentucky at the Lyceum, a scenic revival of St Werin and a magic show with Bartley Campbell’s company and Burleaguers offering song and comedy across the week.

Charles Frohman Charlee Frohman Fia Ronter of. M. Holland Frite Willams Tea Yel Irving May Tobaon Arnold Daly James Kearney Mapele Holloway Flasher Kay Wilson Marie Derickwon May Lamberti Nellie Tmutler TR. Koldinger May Galyer Lyceut Ihorrow Broadway New York Theater Opera Company Mighwayman Doala Dick Fitegerald Dek Torpin Orlande Duval St. Weriu Bartley Camplell Siberian Honson Burleaguers Company Iecome Vinideville Aid AML N Omender Weslay Thursiay

A E Rogers Diamonds Watches Clocks Ad

An old ad copy promotes A E Rogers Diamonds Novelties and watches urging customers to visit and see the offerings. It promises quality for the money and invites readers to look with no obligation.

World traveler visit ends at home in Texas city

Wielt visits Galveston Texas Washington D C and New York before returning home. Mr William Davenport of Taylor is a guest at the home of C Matthewson.

Wielt Galveston Texas Washington, D. C New York City William Davenport Taylor C. Matthewson

Contested election case to be heard in Tunkhannock

Special to the Seluton Tribune reports the court of common pleas will hear the A H Squier Tiffany election contest next Monday. Tiffany seeks Monroe township ballot review while Squier accuses improper counting countywide. Costs, if any, depend on probable cause. Lawyers listed for both sides.

Tunkhannock Court of Common Pleas A. H. Squier Tiffany Squier Monroe Township Monroe Whale County Mir. Siguler James W. Platt Harding & Harding Asa &. Keeler F. J. Jordan C. 0. Dershimer W. E C. A. Little

Forest City Nuisance On Hill Walks Faces Action

Children slide on hill sidewalks alarming residents. Burgess to stop the nuisance after complaints. Mrs. James White is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Christmas decorating underway in churches as choirs rehearse. Samuel Lyon and Julius Dobkowilcz escaped serious injuries after a street wagon collision on Dundaff and Main Streets, the horse, tree, and vehicle all affected.

Forest City James White Samuel Lyon Julius Dobkowilcz Dundaff Street Main Street

Elderly man beaten in home invasion near St Clair

Jacob Bakey, an elderly man, lies unconscious in Pottaville hospital after masked assailants broke into his lonely road home to St Clair. Mrs. Baker, injured, was bound along with him as burglars searched the premises and stole 240 dollars before fleeing. She freed herself and alerted police.

Pottsville Jacob Bakey Pottavill St. Clair Baker

Local notes from Clark's Green and area

Miss Emma Coon returns home after a week with friends in Honesdale and Carbondale. Edith Blanche Decker and Willard P. Coon marry, reception held in Clark's Green. Junior League officers installed led by Joseph Rhodes. Willard and Mrs. Coon return from their wedding trip aboard the 6:16 train. Mrs. A J Binger visits daughter ill in hospital.

Emma Coon Honesdale Carbondale O. B. Jones G. F. Spencer Eleazer Mead Ferrick B. P F. Mead Methodist Church Carola G. W. Decker Edith Blanche Willard P. Coon Ths Place Bessie Mullinex Joseph Rhodes Fila Godshall Mary Guyer Marion Harlan Cora Mullinex Cora Leach Cirle Ribble Anna Ribble Heasie Mullinex A. A. Davis Willard Coon A. J. Binger Walters

Krause's Cold Cure Promoted as Fast Relief Medicine

An advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as a non drowsy remedy that does not affect head or hearing. It claims rapid cure and a fresh clear head, priced at eight cents and sold by Matthews Bros.

Krause Matthews Bros

Markets Show Outside Interest With Mixed House Movements

Trading activity in dormant securities surged as outsiders reentered the market. Gains appeared across properties with notable strength in steel stocks and major rail names while a Tennessee Coal raid unsettled sentiment before a rebound as dividend rumors proved unfounded. Bond activity remained heavy with Reading issues lagging.

New York Dnn Lerdon Granger Pacifca Burlington Hata Texas Loulaville Lake Erie Chicago St. Louia Minneapolis St. Louis Tennessee Kangas United States

Boranton Wholesale Market Listing Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Boranton Wholesale Market listing with mixed items, possible brands and addresses. The legibility is poor but references a butter, flour, and dairy products section alongside an unclear location on Lackawanna Avenue.

Boranton G. Malo Lackawanna Ave Weanery Utale Sle

New York Flour Market Shows Firm Tone and Higher Levels

New York reports flour market firmness with higher prices and limited fair trading at old levels. Wheat and corn futures move steady to firm, lard and butter show cautious strength, and dairy prices hold with modest gains across cheese and eggs amid varied regional quotes.

New York Minnesota Duluth Sic Janlvy Pennsylvania

Grain and market notes from Philadelphia December wheat and corn

Wheat firm at 4 cents higher on December contract. Corn No 2 mixed December 4.24. Wheat shipments total 51,000 bushels. corn 191,000 bushels. Live poultry dull and steady with varied regional prices. egg and cheese markets steady. refined sugars quiet. Receipts show 2,000 barrels of flour and 1,960,000 pounds in sacks.

Philadelphia New York

Wheat prices rise on improved cash demand in Chicago

Lighter receipts and stronger cash demand lift wheat as May futures close higher. May corn climbs 4 cents, oats rise modestly, while provisions hold steady. quotes show mixed gains across grains and markets in Chicago.

Cuicago Ber Yue Sighiens Northwest

Chicago cattle receipts and prices slide amid holiday week

Cattle receipts reach 21 000 with choice steady and others slow to sale, calves and bulls steady, Texas fed cattle at 1.60, sheep and lambs appear weaker yet market declines ease late. Mains include 4 000 Western sheep and assorted hogs and mules in mix.

Chicago M.hha Mai.wu Texas Fed Texas BuMadette Christman Alia Lamba Janos’ Christias His

Market Review of Cattle and Livestock Prices

New York market notes show mixed livestock results with cattle steady to firm and cows steady, bulls and steers at varied prices. Sheep and lambs higher with demand improving, calves steady. notable ranges include cattle 4.00 to 5.50, bulls about 2.0 to 2.75, cows around Madd. Calver Veala steady, and lambs rising on buying interest.

New York Dow Strom Toad Rez Canada Howse Stoudy

Last Liberty Cattle Prices Mixed in Dec 12 Report

The dec 12 cattle market shows steady to higher readings with entries like S4005.00 and 1045.18 across several lots. Prices for sheep and calves vary from good to common quality, with noted items such as 2.575 and 81 reflecting valuation and condition signals.

Cattle and Hog Shipment Totals From Local Stocks

Fragmentary OCR lists cattle and hog shipments with quantities such as 119 car cattle and 38 cars, plus 28 car sheep and hog figures. Mentions of lambs and teals appear, alongside notes on hogs heavy and numbers like 5 10nd 185 Digs. Overall text is garbled with unclear names and dates.

Kot Bugfalo Der Yj Wen Oitho Bath

Unclear OCR item listing city balances and barrels

Fragmentary OCR text references city balances and barrels with numbers and words cut off. No coherent event or names are readable to form a proper news item.

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