Discouraging Westward Dreams and Local Rail Road News
A Susquehanna County bulletin reports a Kentucky man’s wild frontier tales and a Westward return after months abroad. It notes rail developments, a new Montrose Baptist church, and two local women qualifying as lawyers. A chicken guardian story and other brief items round out the column.
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Honesdale
Wayne County
Susquehanna County
Frances of
Ammerman
Sue Straus
Montrose
Abel Patrick
Edmond Crawford
Hancock
Nicaragua
Narrow Escape From Death At Barnum Shaft
August Schmitt, about 40, nearly fell to a 605 foot shaft after stepping onto a trap at the Barnum shafts of the Pennsylvania Coal company. He grabbed a rope, hung fifteen feet below, was hoisted to safety, and returned to work minutes later. News from Pittston dated February 1 reports the incident and mentions ongoing local theater development plans led by Dr. Troxell and KE King with an Rochester architect reviewing sites in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
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August Schmitt
Barnum Shaft
Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Schmitt
Barnum
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Opera House
Troxell
King
Music Hall
Rochester
N.Y
Wilker- Barre
Scranton
At Pittston A Street Plot Aims for Opera House Future
A street plot is admirably adapted for this building type and a year hence Pittston will likely boast a first class opera house as a result of the project.
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Pittston
Winona Worsted Yarn opens plans for new offices
Winela Worsted Yarn company prepares to start operations in the former Tunkhannock Manufacturing building. They will remodel and add offices and expect to be in business before April 1. Notable visitors from Laceyville include George J. Johnson J. W. DeWitt and A. R. Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Tunkhannock
Winela Worsted Yarn Company
Tunkhannock Manufacturing Company
George J. Johnson
J. W. DeWitt
A. R. Lacey
Depuc
Lacey Ville
Lehigh Valley Company
Montrose
Boo. Lyman
New Age
Pennsylvania
Vseoclation
Towanda
Hetrick Brothers
Tinga and
Ridge Streets
Walter Ji. Tewkesberry
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Reston
Posten
Mags
Siily
and Trew TD
Redsford
Scranton
Af. J. Jennings
John F. Sickler
Ite
Cham berlain's Remedy Promised Prompt Relief
An advertorial note urges readers to tell anyone facing cholera and diarrhoea attacks about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It promises quick relief and lists Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents for distribution.
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Silenby
Matthews Bros
Forest City Local Notes and Births February Report
Forest City notes show Mrs Anna Thotas visiting Hervick Center guest at Daniel Rutan home on Dela Witte street. Mrs Wer of Thompson visiting H W Israwn on Main Street. Mr and Mrs George Ledyard celebrate birth of a daughter. Mrs Dowd and daughter Agnes attend funeral in Scranton. A positive prayer meeting at Mrs Sarah Mennhennett’s this afternoon. Dr R Knapp in New York to complete fellowship course. Giger May ill with rheumatism. Mrs Teeniel Melvin and daughter Livzk visit Scranton friends. Mrs Barry Joseph and children visiting in Uniondale. Presiding Elder Werner delivered sermon at Methodist men’s meeting Wednesday.
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Forest City
Anna Thotas
Hervick Center
Daniel Rutan
Dela- Witte Street
Mies Wer
Thompson
H.W. Israwn
Main Street
George Ledyard
Daunhiner
Dowd
Agnes
Scranton
Sarah Menhennett
R. Knapp
New York City
Teen 'Okeng
Giger May
Teeniel Melvin
Livzk
Barry Joseph
Chideon
Uniondale
Meer Werner
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Sold With Refund Policy
This notice states that the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets are sold with a refund if they fail to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and is priced at 25 cents, as indicated by the label.
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E. W. Grove
Labor Strike at Silk Mill Halts Work Over Demands
The silk mill strike continues as workers refuse to return until demands are met and committees report. Mr Ashley reportedly gave a firm negative reply. Also noted: Frank Mulligan died after months of illness at his South Main Street home aged 48. Survived by mother, three brothers, one sister. Funeral Saturday at Langeline cemetery. Jerone Waet died at four months from pneumonia. Mrs Andrew Clark underwent delicate surgery on South Main Street with a hopeful outlook. Curran returns from Newport News.
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Ashley
Frank Mulligan
South Main Street
California
William
Robert
Samwell
Mia
Joseph McCracken
Langeline Cemetery
Jerone
Anthony Waeet
Grove Street
Islnes
Pittston Cemetery
Andrew Clark
Pier
Market Reports Mixed as Bull Trend Uplifts Key Stocks
The New York market showed irregularities due to large operations in leading properties but bulls held sway overall. Iron and steel stocks absorb demand while researchers note strong movements in Tennessee Coal and rail shares despite bear attempts. Total volume reached about 46,400 shares with gains in several metal group issues and renewed activity in motive stocks.
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New York
Jocal
London
Third Avenue
Businness
Tennessee Coal
Rome
United Stites
New
Prices and commodity notes from Philadelphia market report
A Philadelphia market summary lists prices and movements for grains and produce. It covers oats, potatoes, butter, cheese, sugars, cotton, live poultry, dressed poultry, turkeys, and receipts and shipments of flour wheat and corn, with specific figures and locations.
New York Grain and Produce Market Report Brief
New York February 1 moderate steadiness across grains with No 2 red wheat markets steady. Spot corn and white oats mixed with steady options. butter prices firm in western cream.
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New York
Duluth
Syntge
Market figures and creamery notes from the wheat market day
The report lists dairy firms and traders in the state and Pennsylvania, noting firm and weak tendencies in the wheat market. Prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley, and related commodities appear with various grades and bids, including pork and lard values, while a Western market mention links the firmess of cattles with wheat.
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Faetery
Iialitye
Dune Creamery
Bawes State Dairy
Naghe
Wwe
State
Pennsylvania
Wic
Western
Chicago
Cori
Hariey
Shudde
Timothey
Mabie
Wan Heswhirky
Market Shifts As Calves And Lambs Trade Steady
Fragmentary New York market brief notes calves and lambs with prices showing steady tones. References to hogs and hog prices appear unclear but indicate a generally firm market with some sales activity.
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New York
Chicago Cattle Market Mixed but Steady to Strong
Chicago February 1 cattle market reports mixed stock grades with steers and Texans showing strength while market for butchers remains solid. Poor to medium quality cattle move slowly with some loadings toward choice as buyers adjust.
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Chicago
Feeder Market Update and Cattle Prices Report
The report lists calves and bulls with prices around 2 dollars per unit and notes steady demand for native wethers and lambs. It mentions varieties of cattle including heifers and heavy frame bulls, with regional references to East Buffalo and Revelpra.
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Helfers
Connor
Bodieai
BMG
Ecalee
Rough
Hoss
Salew
Siseekike
Local Briefs and Names From Unreadable OCR Text
Fragmentary OCR reads as a jumble of names and phrases. It mentions various surnames and possible groups or teams but lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to form a clear news item.
Omity Feb Credit Balances and Barrels Report
The report notes balances of 1.69 on credits and lists certificates, shipments, and barrel averages. It records 51.4 percent barrel usage with varying totals and regional tonnage. data appears in a compact ledger style with emphasis on quantities and percentages.
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Omity
Harford Republican and Democratic caucus nominees listed
The Harford Republican caucus nominated Fronk Whitman for supervisor KT Lew for collector No W Wildmurth for auditor H W Booth HH Estubrenk for school directors Frans Darrow for inspector of election BF Tiffany for town clerk A Jones for poormanster and W Dew for clerk The Democratic caucus listed W Willmarth as auditor Poot Willmarth as inspector and others. election officers named including town clerk and treasurer
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Romecratic Cenens
Offerte
Feperwiser
Whiter
M. Fasrar
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Northeastern
Whitney
Tee
Lanesboro
The
Boranton Tribune
Susquehanna
Montreee
BE. Whitney
Kniecht
Court House
America
Nouvier
Erle
Delaware Dred Hudson
Farview
Sunimmer Resort
Niagara Falls
Delaware and Hudsons
New Honesdale
Plymouth Rock
Kentucky
Walt
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
Tunkehannock
AVOCA
Areck
Base Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Wall Street Review
8Ordan & Cin
AMR
Bugar
Tobacco
Wig Chen
Hilo
People’s Gas
Wits Chic
Wy BL
Wits
Louis & Nash
Manhattan
Ely
Met
Traction Co
Pacifie
Pacific Aeeae
Sant Ae
Pacific
Central
West Aaa
Chicago Board OF Trade
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Tocks. Bld
First National Bank
Eorenee
Scranton Savings Bank
Scranton Packing Co
Ee Dime Dep. & Bank
Econom Iicht
H. & P. C . Lackarust & Batecae
Scranton Paint Co
A . Sy Clark & Snover Co
Clark & Snover
Wm Ber
Lon Fenne & & Mfg
Scranton Axle Works
Enniry Co
Savings Bank & Trust
First Nut
Tunkee
Seeeabesas Boni
Beranton
First
Mortenee
Siue
People's Street
First Mortage
Advo
General Mortenge
Philadelphta Gratn
Philadelphia
Waite
Mie
Niger
Walle
Tahoe
Jonas Long
Twentieth Century Store
Turkey
Cent Bureau
J. B
Slacaia Laty Teayet Aw
Marseilles
Bureau Searts
Jev
Sea Island
Aoc
East Liberty
Huffalo
Daberty
Pet
Paule
Bready
Common
Schatet
Aclive
Bisher
Rine mveDiance
Gaye Wood
Bliss
Sheeet
Pete
Bsad
Choles Cent BS eComman
Avbeeadews
Harford
Lous
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