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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1900

Page

3

Dispute Delays Pittston Polls Leaves Election Unheld

Special report from Pittston notes no votes cast as election board factions clashed over credentials. McCue and rival supporters refused to swear in, halting opening of polls amid intoxicated spectators and minor frictions. Nearby notices from New Milford list local gatherings and illnesses.

Pittston Beraton Tribune Foch Cork Lane Mernihe James Lannan Medtue Denecrazy Lanmin Jimi McCue

Forest City Report: Feb 20 Election Results Summary

Special to the Feranton Tribone reports on Forest City elections held February 20 with early tallies showing key shifts. Local officials note turnout was modest and party candidates performed across races, outlining implications for city council and school board seats.

Forest City

City Voters Look To OWBS Officials In Busy Election

Local ballots list names for ward offices and councils including Burgess Gallagher Pentecost and White with party initials. Also shown are auditor Burdick Gummoe and other city roles with numeric vote tallies and district mentions.

OWBS Burgess John F. Gallagher Thomas J. Pentecost James White William H. Bates Charles D. Burdick William T. Gummoe Justice Peace Thomas Cavanaugh F. T. Gilder Frank EB. Sailer William Swarts

McLoughlin elected burgess in Susquehanna County

Joseph P. McLoughlin won the burgess race in Susquehanna over Miia J. Hiarrett as the Democratic candidate. The Susquehanna Electric Light, Heat and Power Co plans a new lighting system expected to be operative within a month. The report notes several local civic and social events including weddings and lectures, with multiple Community institutions and activities listed.

Susquehanna Joseph P. McLoughlin Miia J. Hiarrett Susquehanna Electric Light, Heat and Power Company Tay General Hledwile Company Kayser-Freudenheim Susquehanna County Klondike Thomas Haskett Maple Avenue Jersey City Matthew Lannon Scranton

No Man Is Stronger than His Stomach

Sick people are invited to consult Dr. Pierce by letter free, and so obtain the priceless opinion of a specialist, without fee or charge. The Golden Medical Discovery restores appetite and digestion, strengthens digestion and blood formation, and aids emaciation from consumption with a focus on food properly digested. Mrs. Nora Willis reports recovery after using Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets.

Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Golden R. Noe Buffeles

Madisonville Woman Credits Dr Pierce Remedies

Mrs. Mattie Hendrick of Madisonville Texas describes severe illness with coughing blood stomach pain and heart distress. She claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription cured her after doctors recommended cod liver oil and no other treatment could help.

Mattie Hendrick Madisonville Texas Golden Medical Discovery Dr. Pierce

Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Praised

Mrs E H Melvin of Meredosia Illinois reports a long struggle with a scalp outbreak spreading over her head and body. After using six bottles she regained strength and credits Dr Pierce’s medicine with her recovery and renewed health in her late sixties.

Dr. Pierce Pellets Celebrate Family Favorite Laxative

An advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a reliable laxative for all ages and conditions. It claims to cure constipation perfectly and permanently, appealing to broad family use.

Heart Trouble Cure Story From Rich Hill Woman

Miss Sallie Bogan of Rich Hill Stanburg County recounts years of heart enlargement and indigestion. After spending $25 on doctors she used Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription along with Pleasant Pellets and recovered, able to eat, work, and sleep well.

Golden Medical Discovery

Discovery or Imitations in Medicine Debated

A historical voice argues against substitutes to discovery medicines, insisting future cures must come from real breakthroughs not profiteering imitators. The stance frames established remedies as essential and warns against inferior replacements.

Woman Overcomes Years of Ill Health with Golden Medical Discovery

Mrs Sophia A Slemp of Sugargrove Smyth Co Virginia describes years of hot flashes back pain and weakness. After doctor visits and three weeks of treatment she tried Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets taking four bottles and two vials to recovery. She expresses gratitude for the cure and ability to resume work.

Henry L. French Turnpike St Concord Dr. Vieree Sophia A. Slemp Sugargrove, Smyth Co Bel Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

Concert at Green Ridge St Paul Washington's Birthday

A concert will be held in St Paul Greenedge on Washington's Birthday February 22 under St Paul's church choir. The programme features La Carmela and selections by Whitmack Fi Paul's Orchestra and Chorus, Gilmore Bolo, Bendix Philharmonic Trio, and soloists. The program includes Dawn of Love and Spring Song with a chorus of Boys of St Pauls School and ending with Star Spangled Banner led by chorister Edward Sullivan and pianist Helen Smith.

St. Paul A Hell Greenedge Washington St. Paul's Iusceesee Veesees Bendix Philharmonic Tee Ee A Turke Miss Teresa McCoy Bolo Misa Dougherty Danta Philharmonic Trio Pingutl Washington Gilmartin Gilligan Trinkhaus Philharmonic A. Burke Lally Watts Mamcot Herbert Philharmonic Edward Sullivan Helen Smith

Pennsylvania Railroad California Tour by Special Pullman Cars

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a special personally conducted tour through California departing New York and Philadelphia February 27. The trip uses a Pullman drawing-room sleeping car and connects at El Paso with the Mexico and California Special returning by March 29. Round trip tickets covering all expenses are $475 from all points on Pennsylvania. For details contact tourist agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Philadelphia or Geo. W. Boyd in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company California New York Philadelphia Pullman el Paso Mexico and Pennsylvania Broadway Court Street Brooklyn Broad Street Newark N. J B. Courtaender, Jr Baltimore District Baltimore Colin Studds Southeastern Washington DD. C Thos. E. Watt Western District Pittsburg Geo. W. Boyd

Notable figures endorse Peruna for catarrh and coughs

National celebrities and officials in Washington and Chicago praise Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy. They report relief from coughs colds and chronic catarrh with cures claimed after weeks of use. The advertisement asserts Peruna as a universal remedy for winter climate illnesses.

M. C. Butler South Carolina Washington, D. C Enya U.S Stephen R. Mallory Pensacola Fla Porter Johnson City of Chicago Jil Rufus B. Merchant U.S. Post Office

Pain Balm Praised by Rheumatism Sufferer in Herminie

Mr. W H Stapleton from Herminie Pennsylvania says Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain after a single application. He claims it is the best remedy he has tried and notes it is sold by all druggists with Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain W. H. Stapleton Herminie Matthews Bros

Markets Hold Firm as Speculation Favors Upbeat Tone

New York February 20 speculation shaped trading with professional traders noting favorable news yet lack of public demand. Bears pushed some declines in a few specialties while overall liquidation remained limited. Railroads rose early on strong earnings, with D L and W boosting anthracite trades and Reading first preferred lifting values.

New York Bears Reading Jed Lackawanna Steels Thin Road Coal Department Third Avenue People’s Gas St Louis Southwestern United States

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations

Quotations for Scranton Board of Trade exchange listings based on par value of 100. Market data reflects current bid and ask figures across standard industrial and commodity instruments traded in Scranton.

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange

Scranton Wholesale Market Offers Dairy Prices and Goods

Corrected listing from H. G. Dale shows butter creamery dairy tube eggs cheese and beans with prices around 2.49 per unit and 220 for some items. Nearby state offerings include cream cheese and flour priced at 48 per unit.

Scranton H. G. Dale

Wheat and corn futures mixed as market settles after futures open

New York February futures trade shows oats and corn steady to easy with weak spot demand. Wheat futures open firm but close mixed amid freight rate expectations and light trading. dairy and creamery quotes show firm to fall pullbacks.

New York Duluth Jerome Dee Weelem Creamery Mark Miyabe Miye

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Market Report

Philadelphia notes wholesale prices for butter cheese eggs and poultry with regional line items including Western creamery Luc and Keystone A. Cotton markets steady while live poultry and fowls show stable demand. Local elections are mentioned within the market summary.

Philadelphia Keystone Feos Fornes Mabdo

Grain markets steady as powerback supports prices

In Chicago on February 2 traders noted grain markets firming as powerback aided by evaporating energy pressures. Buyers and sellers watched for profit signals amid thin holdings and rising inquiries from regional firms.

Grain and commodity quotes drift lower on weak cables

Wheat and corn futures slumped amid weak demand while several provisions closed irregularly. Cash prices show flour steady, No 2 yellow dent, No 2 white displayed, and livestock values mixed with pork around 9.01 to 9.05 and ribs at 8.88 to 8.15.

Timethy

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Slump and Steers Hold

The report notes steadier prices for cattle including native steers and Texan bulls, with some declines for others. Good to fair stock ranges hold while mixed stockers and calves show moderate values. sheep and lamb prices edge higher for western lines amid varied demand.

Chicago Lee Texas Tex Hope Mitch Ers Moya Salon Mme Halive Wellers Lamba

Market Receipts and Prices Reported for Livestock and Shade Blower

Receipts show about 3 core items with dull prices on shade blowers. Reports note 18 cars opened for grading with good quality yorkers and prime offerings. Prices listed include 26.77 for sheep and 6.19 for wethers, with additional figures around 4595052 and mentions of extra lots and selection.

Sbienype Agia

East Liberty Cattle and Sheep Markets Report Stale Prices

East Liberty markets report cattle steady at Uneluingeal prices despite garbled text. Sheep steady with assorted categories listed. notes on best Yorkers and general lambs indicate market stability amid unclear descriptors.

East Liberty

New York Live Stock Market Report

Market notes from New York on February 2 show overall steadiness across categories. Calves and veal demand remains firm with prices near steady. lambs and sheep steady to lower on specific lots. cows and hogs steady with limited activity and some cull movement observed.

New York Bhoep

Oil Market Update Amid Odd Health Touted By Advert

A fragmented advertisement notes a quirky oil market mention alongside medical claims for “Von Stan's Minatile Tablets” promising health benefits. It cites vendors Matthews Brot and W TT. Chirk offering a 10 cent box. The text blends market chatter with dubious patent medicine language.

von Stan Matthews Brot W TT Chirk

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