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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
5
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports divorce action in Susquehanna County involving William A Chamberlain and Lucy Chamberlain. The piece notes local clerks named and election of bank directors, funeral services, church events, lectures, and several town updates from Montrose to Factoryville with references to many residents and local organizations.
A testimonial from Adolph TL of Millett Manchester NM reports nine years of shoulder pain eased after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He claims one bottle nearly cured the ailment and notes it is sold by all druggists and by Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
Judge Dunham issues a bin of equity ruling against Factoryville borough school directors. The 10 mill tax levy on June 4 1899 and July 6 1899 is declared illegal and void. A perpetual injunction is granted and all taxes collected under these levies must be refunded to the taxpayers.
Special to The Scranton Tribine from Foresty Dec 2 reports Alfred Worvey of Feranton rented the W. Leol deise and the silk mill will be in operation in about two weeks. Locals and visitors are voiced in town for the holidays as residents visit kin and hear of the mill’s coming shift.
The county faces a crowded field for the judicial vacancy following Judge A. M. Epstiman’s departure. Among hopefuls, Culoned Bariwell of Tunkhannock appears strong, while a new factory project in Spoolville promises jobs and commerce by early April. The district also mourns Milum Gardner, child of Dr and Mrs Gardner, who died from membranous croup aged about four months. the family plans western burial.
The reading room invites gentlemen and guests to a New Year’s afternoon reception at the Presbyterian church from 2 to 4 o'clock with music and refreshments. Mr. H J Whalen of the Bingetlet church will give a lecture on Dwight L Moody. Miss Florence S Weeks, Mrs. Fred Stone, and Miss Mattie Whitaker visit from Wingate Conn. KF A Puller of Scranton is contractor for carpentry at the Delaware and Hyde Park station. Park Lake skating is enjoyed by local school children as work on the new Treil ware and Hudson union station proceeds.
The article notes Graham Watts of Honesdale will place the heating furnace in the depot and interior work on the building proceeds. Freight trains on the Moncedale branch are halted Monday January 1 1900. A Musical History Club program directed by Min desc Thoimeteh featured a long list of participants from Grace Episcopal church choir and local residents. The next meeting is set for Thursday evening January 1 under Mrs Brady and Mrs Word’s supervision.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Towanda reports Edwin B. Hirst and Mietdna Holmes wed at the Methodist Episcopal Church with about 100 guests. Other weddings include Edward Pronoke and Margaret Kinney and W. Sroville with Trowenn Mace. Deeds, travels, and local civic notes fill the page including a reunion plan for Lipgivtatiive survivors and upcoming social events in Towanda and nearby towns.
Whitney reports on a busy Susquehanna County scene. From court gossip about breach of promise to marriages in St John Catholic church, and local society events at Hogan opera house, the column weaves community court actions, society balls, and notable relocations with brief notes on residents.
The New York market rose on relief over close of the year’s settlement. Gains reflected demand from foreign exchanges and optimism for tomorrow’s London call money trend. Steel, railroads, and utilities led, with odd lots and a wide array of sectors advancing while some pacific coalers and street railways showed pressure.
Major General Joseph Wheeler commands cavaire forces before Bantiage during the San Juan Hill action. The article quotes US senators Sullivan Troneh and McAnersy praising Peruna as an effective remedy for catarrh and endorsing it as a tonic and powerful aid to strength and appetite. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a free Peruna trial bottle.
New York market notes show steady to strong bids on beef and veal with vealers firm at the barnyard. Cattle demand remains uneven with cow and steer offerings described as dull to steady. sheep and lamb markets softer with common stock lambs scarce and prices uncertain.
Corrected OCR notes list dairy items and prices on a market page. Mentions Butter-Creamery, Blue Dry Cheese, Beans, Onion, Potatoes, Flour and per unit prices. Appears as a compiled catalog of goods with figures like $2.40 and several shorthand product codes.
The Ithdulphia market lists wheat mixed and white options with various grades and prices. Potatoes and poultry sections note steady to weak demand, with shipments including wheat, corn, oats and other grains. receipts show 11 000 bushels of oats and 8 000 bushels of wheat, plus 4 900 bushels of corn.
New York markets show dull but steady conditions in grain futures with No 2 red wheat and corn futures trading narrowly. Elevator activity remained subdued with limited price movement. spot markets showed light activity and modest gains in some notes, while several terms and names appear garbled in the OCR.
The report details varied cattle and hog prices with mixed demand. Buyers show steady interest in feeders and calves, while heifers and steers price ranges reflect regional trade activity. Prices edge lower on some animals but remain supported by fat cattle and hog trade dynamics.
The readable fragment lists names and places with scattered terms like Wattle and Tybee while referencing receipts and travel notes. It mentions cities or communities, suspected dates, and various personal or place names without a clear narrative or event.
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