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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1899

Page

5

Borough to decide on electric plant purchase amid complaints

The town council faces a decision on buying the electric light plant after critics cite unsatisfactory service and high street lighting costs. A committee led by T. A. Gilbert and others will report at the next meeting as citizens discuss a potential offer from Setanta capital for the plant.

Seranteg Tribone Montrose Doe H.W Jewett T. A. Gilbert M. & Deespaner J. P. Tend Tinworth Marty Beach Cornelia Hiedule Ute Counel

Deaths and notices from Susquehanna county era

Obituary notes the death of Mrs Poly A Allpaugh at age 78 in Susquehanna with her two children William Allpaugh of Susquehanna and Mia Tracy Adams of Aurora. funeral planned from William Allpaugh’s home. Other items announce a boxing match in Erie and an excursion to New York, plus the death of Bradly Peebe and a U S revenue hearing in Binghamton.

Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Dre Poly A. Allpaugh Grandsand West Church Blroot William Allpaugh Mia Tracy Adams Aurora William Allipaugh Miple Avenue Charles Denry Newing Methodist Ierate Grand Street Tim Hurles Dick O'Brien Lewiston Maine Erle Pao Erle Prymaster M. M. Gammiati Toeut Damour Wave Company Erie New York Bradly Peebe Susquehanna County Oakland Township United States Revenue

Local notices and social updates from Pearstown district

The Sormaton Tribune reports on meetings at Pearstown and visitors such as Mrs S Foster returning from Pinethaeyetin with relatives from Bradford PA. Miss Nojile Clancy completes a seven month term in the We ynter district and remains with her parents in Clarkiany CO. Rev F P Tower preaches at North Jackson. Prof J A Sipkin to hold a convention next week. Meantime local inquiries note farm land concerns and ongoing social scenes with weddings and bells in the air.

Thompn Dee fRey Pearstown S. Foster Nelson Walker Bradford Nojile Clancy We Ynter Carkliany, CO Frank Lewis Bitehamton David Villes

Entertainer program at Piatt Institute concert draws praise

A county superintendent presents an entertainment program at the Piatt Institute on Monday. The Soha Thay Cone entertainment company from Boston performs a concert with rapid acts. The audience especially enjoyed the impersonation by Mr Thomas, and the overall show received strong reception.

Enternainorita Jaevis Feaehema Ailtendanes Evn Howe Soha Thay Cone Eert Company Boston Manives

Local Teachers Attend County Institute And Funeral Notices

Thin year four unusually well attended with most county teachers enrolled. Prof J T Kep perivy secretary of the institute. Miss Marion Nuttaly of Elmira Female college expected Wednesday for holiday vacation. The audit of the George Fassett estate trusteeship held before auditor Frank J Miller. Revs W H Hiller Factoryville and G Co Loman Pittsburg were in town for funeral services of T G Walter. Wyoming Tours vacancy noted after last successful candidate’s neglect. Governor Brames appointed Dry L F Meade to fill the vacancy.

J. T. Kepperivy Tonkhoinock Hall School Mies Marion Nuttaly Elmira Frank J. Miller Princeton College HW. M. Credenwine Binghamton W. HH. Hiller Factoryville G. Co. Loman Pittaton Methodist Church Wyoming Brapes Meade

Local notes from Factoryville and area events

Special to The Scranton Tribune from Factoryville on December 1 mentions Mare Laurina Stevens of Bunker Hill planning to occupy the Griswold property shortly. Various local names attend a Keystone Academy contest at Bandat church with Pay Mines winning first prize for “The Propets of the Republic,” and Albert Suydam earning honorable mention with “Knee Deen in June.” The report covers singing by Ceilian trl and Mr Watter Manchester, plus visits by Mrs E J Goodwin, John T. Akerly, and County Supt Frank H Jarvis who issued a souvenir programme for the Wyoming County Teachers Institute. Amzi Harman takes a new job with the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in Hartford Conn. The Misses Bertha and Hattie Crisman plan to attend the teachers’ institute, and Pottmanter PR Walter has recovered enough to walk to the office.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Laurina Stevens Bunker Him Griswold Dhn Wrighey Luke Carey Keystone Academy Bandat Church Pridsay Nieht The Republic Albert Suydam Ceelian Mammile BE. J. Goodwin Lathrop John T. Akerly Justus Frank H. Jarvis Wyoming County Teachers Bertha Hattie Crisman Etite Pottmnarter Walter

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Satisfied Users

Readers report relief from colds and coughs using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The advertisement touts its preventive value against pneumonia and whooping cough threatening children, with promises of wide availability through druggists and local agents.

Monro County News Briefs From The Stroudsburg Area

Special to the Peranton Tribune reports a single applicant for a county position and a train drawhead break delaying traffic. Mrs. Atal Coolbaugh, a notable local resident, suffered a third stroke and died. Stewart Kinsley was wounded by a hunter’s shot while near MicMichael’s. Invitations go out for the marriage of Norman I Thodes and Fannie Shafer on Wednesday December 27. The Staples visit New York for a few days. A surprise party honors Mrs. Awick of this town.

Stroudsburg Dec Womean Stewart Kinsley Ben Shook Shook Kinsley C. 4 Staples New York Awick Judy Thie Town

Avoca Mill Accident Leaves Worker Injured

The Avoca mill worker Wilmneth Eaton, about 12 years on the job, was badly hurt when caught in machinery at the Thostas milk mill. Doctors fear possible amputation of two fingers and the injury is described as severe and life threatening.

Avoca Collkay Dada Wilmneth Eaton Thostas John Widdal Auidas Arthrunter Arkona Baturdes Nee Beranten Coureenage Street Tillaxton Mollenbick

Cure Deathens and Catarrh by Hall's Catarrh

A historical ad claims death caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube can be cured by Hall's Catarrh remedy. It promises One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deathows not cured and invites readers to request a free circular. The promotion attributes the cure to CHENEY & CO Toledo and urges doctors to prescribe their Family Pills.

Chamberlain Lind Han Pnow Mionia Attache Ad Drag Gilets Matthew Bros Wholesite Rr Tall Cauecti Hall Cure Et Cheney & CO Toledo Droggiets

First Class Grocers List in Scranton and Nearby Areas

A long roster of grocers and shops in Scranton and surrounding towns is listed with names and street addresses including W. HL Pierce 19 and 1 Penn Ave, A Storr 541 Adame Ave, and many others across Olyphant, Archbald, Jermyn, and Providence. The items anchor Wonder brand availability at multiple locations.

Markets Turbulent as Rates and Gold Shake Confidence

New York markets opened with support orders but heavy liquidation dragged stocks lower after an initial advance. Bank of Germany rate hike and London discount tightening unsettled sentiment while domestic loan demand and treasury measures steadied liquidity. A late rally from short interest offered some relief though overall tone remained irregular with broad declines and mixed bond activity.

New York Bank of Germany London Browrhtton Secretary of the Treasury Domertic Yeatrday Haele Nante Ahwrn Adwanenn Bonda

Fragmentary OCR list of poultry and grain prices and leads

A garbled OCR page lists poultry items including dressed fowls turkeys and chickens with notes on demand and prices. It also records flour wheat corn oats and other grains with barrel and bushel quantities in a regional market column.

Philiadelphia Dee Wh Whentt—lee Lowser Continuetel Derember Wags Cori New York Western New York and Western Falr Sige Pravisjags Southerd Chow Pele Vora Luapross Sas Wallen Amati

New York Flour and Produce Markets Decline Mixed Prices

New York markets show weak wheat futures and subdued demand across grain and dairy items. Spot wheat and elevator prices drift lower while creamery products hold steadier, with varied quality grades and fluctuating futures noted throughout the day.

New York Duluth Tee Tole Joe Shidee Trek Wilde Mia Din Uilyath Fane Creamery State Ronny Venient Iit

Varied market signals and futures in Chicago trading

The Chicago Bee notes weak Liverpool market response to ads and closing suite declines. Propels lower Provielons, May pork, May lard, and grain with mixed quotahona and price references across flour, spring wheat, rye, barley, and hay markets.

Chicago Bee Liverpool Willie Harley

Grain and Livestock Market Notes From Regional Sale

Market report outlines cattle and calf prices with mixed tone as growers from multiple farms show steady to improved bids. Readers see figures for stockers and feeders, calves, weanlings, and lambs with noted demand at regional yards and receipts around 1000 head.

Chicana Mondy Edna Tippar Bada Baki Dover

Unclear fragment notes on livestock terms and prices

Fragmentary OCR listing terms like Raat Liberty and extra heavy hogs with a price of 4200 dollars appears. The text lacks coherent context, dates, or full entities. No clear event or named organizations emerge to describe.

Unclear OCR fragment on cattle sales and weights

Fragmentary note lists heavy Vorkers and light York entries with prices and weights for sheep calves and cattle, but the text is garbled and unreadable. No coherent event or entities can be confirmed.

Rarestuffalo and Labyrinth Text From OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions various odd terms and numbers including a phase, receipts, core, levy, and sheep related items. The readable pieces lack coherent events or clear subjects to form a full news item or report.

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New York News Fragments Highlight Unclear Events

A fragmented New York update lists scattered names and phrases without clear context or dates. Vague references to people and actions create an unclear snapshot of events.

Unclear Entry Related to Balances and Shipments

Fragmentary item mentions balance figures, certification, shipment details, quantities such as 2100 and 82.000, with references to turtle and laelaver, lacking coherent context or identifiable events or entities.

OM City Balences Shami Furtels Rune Pape

Local Notices and Brief Items From Towanda Area

An eclectic set of notes reports a small milk cooler grant, about $1 from Linta fair, the death of Sylvester Miller in Towanda township, Civil War veteran of Company D 171st Pennsylvania. It mentions Detective Hollow and business in Pittston, visits by F C and RR A McKev in Philadelphia, and the sheriff closing the wholesale bravery of A L Wickert at Bayre.

Towanda W.juilson Magafer Athens Sylvester Miller Towanda Township One Hundred and Seventy-first Regiment Peonsylvania Volunteers Pittston Pittston Last Saturday, Merc. JE. Metioole Visiting Her Mons. F. C RR. A. McKev Philadelphia A. L. Wickert Bayre

Towanda Club Forms Committee After Meeting

A Soldiers' and Balle ore' Monumental association held a Towanda meeting with forty members. A three member committee will meet with the exeurs In getting the Treasurer's account. Captain TF Ryan promoted to chief commissary of the Santiago and Muerte Principe department to feed 25 000 of Mnele Sam's men. Mad one of his hands injured in a railroad incident. Mrs W R Bock and son spend holidays with friends at Keranton.

Judemontis Balleore Towanda Ryan Gaylesletence U. V Department of Santiago Muerte Principe Sam Caplain Stewart James Madi Mim. W. RB. Bock Yon Keranton

Misheard Message Sparks Confusion Across Town

Residents report garbled voice prompts and misspelled signs causing miscommunication in daily tasks. Authorities urge calm while crews investigate interference sources and assess potential public safety impacts.

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