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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
3
At the bride’s parents’ home in Susquehanna Ada Seddon wed Al F Birnett of Carbondale in a small ceremony led by Rev. David J Sutherland. Relatives and close friends attended and gifts were given to the bride.
In Hallstead the borough elected officials after a decisive Democratic triumph over the Republican ticket. Burgess Gould W Capwell and others including tax collector M F B Quailey, mudsister P E Gannon, school directors C J McCormack and G M Lamb, judge of election A G Barnes, inspectors J F McCormack and C W Bankes, treasurer James F Davis, poor minister Jules B Brown, high constable James Ward, and town council Thomas Hagerty James Kirby and T J Haya.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports on Mrs. Whitman visiting relatives in Carbondale and returning to Mrs. Hannels. It notes the Martha Washington dinner at the Presbyterian chapel, a 1.50 excursion to New York, and the reopening of Honesdale public schools after a two week vacation due to scarlet fever. Train delays persist due to a broken wheel. Lumber and wood hauling issues arise from limited sleighing. Local election results show votes for collector director and council positions, with several officials elected without opposition.
The anticipated close race for Callec Tor was followed by an unexpected outcome in the school directors election, catching many residents by surprise and prompting discussion on local leadership.
In Forest City on February 21 the elected officers include Justice of the Peace F. T. Gelder, Tax Collector James White, Auditor Charles D. Burdick, Poor Director Frank P. Holmes, Burgess John F. Gallagher. Ward results list school directors, judges and inspectors of election with Democrats winning all but Gelder and Rudd. The paper notes social visits, a wedding at St Agnes church, and the newlyweds Kate McKernon and John Dunleavy planning to start housekeeping.
A government inspection panel awarded the title to machine made Ceylon and India Tea, noting its purity as the reason for popularity. Directions advise infusion from one to five minutes and using boiling water.
Tunkhannock held a quiet regular borough election with Aaron Brown Democrat beating Terkley TL Lyman Republican by 96 for mayor. John R. Munger ford faced no opposition for tax collector. F B Jennings Republican won council in First ward over BF Carey Democrat. Ward turnout favored Democrats with J Wood Matt Democrat winning school director. Second ward council saw Col N A McKown Republican upset by Charles BF Terry Democrat by 64. Peter Ave Republican lost to Draper Billings Democrat for poor master by one. Local officials elected on Democratic ticket amid light turnout.
A wedding occurred last evening at five o'clock with Rev T P Carmody officiating. The bride was followed by Miss Bridget Nolan in blue satin with matching trimmings and toques. Groom attended by his brother Martin Nolan. A reception for many guests followed at the bride's parents’ home. The couple will reside on the West Side.
Tuesday's election produced John J. Manning Democrat as burgess by a narrow plurality after Schulbmehl Independent carried Third and Fourth wards while Manning won First and Second wards. MecVicar Republican had a light vote and several ward councilmen and local officials were chosen. A funeral and social events fill the rest of the local notices.
The election produced a near complete Democratic victory led by councilman Patrick McNulty in the Third ward and Dr Berge elected burgess with no opposition. Votes were modest across offices including Tax Collector James Hurley 252 to John Moore 25s and multiple local posts decided by narrow margins.
New York stock activity remained subdued with professionals steering activity ahead of a holiday. Dealers reported small contract rolls and a cautious mood, with notable declines in People's Gas Third Avenue and Leather while rail stocks showed relative strength. Bond market trades were moderate and prices mostly gained. total volume about 420,700 shares.
Brutter Creamery dairy tubs sell at 28 to 30 cents. Cheere Full cream new 30c. Boons Per bushel marrow 2.40. Medium 20. Pea 2.20. Ontong Per bushel 45a. Flour at 4.00. Corrections by IL G Dale. 1 Lackawanna Avenue.
Wheat steady and corn steady with mixed offerings. Butter unchanged and cheese firm. Live poultry prices softening with weaker fowls and stronger turkeys. Receipts show 4,000 barrels of flour and 11,000 bushels wheat. shipments include 7,000 bushels wheat and 227,000 bushels corn.
A new men’s clothing store announces its opening with an up to date tailoring department on the second floor. It promises low costs and a perfect fit with handsome patterns at 13.50 and high quality linings trimmings and finishings.
Bargains on plates bowls and glassware priced well below value. Emerald green four piece table sets and polished glass bowls attract buyers as items move from storage to basement sale space. Heavy items like lamps and ladders join discounts as lines await new homes.
Fragmentary notes list various commodities and prices including pork, flour, wheat, corn, rye, barley, and whiskey. The garbled text references futures or market quotes such as No 3 spring wheat and No 2 white, with scattered figures like 100 and 22.00, but most specifics are unreadable or inconsistent.
Chicago reports show cattle and hog prices largely steady to weak with some declines. Texas stocks and Western lambs appear mixed while calves and beef cattle hold firm. hog volume around 42,000 head and sheep about 40,000 head reflect a broad market lull.
New York market report shows varied livestock pricing with calves and veals weak and unsold stock including cows and bulls. Sheep and lambs show tentative firmness while top cattle and yearlings fetch limited bids amid overall weak demand.
East Buffalo cattle receipts 3 cars dull across grades with veals active and higher. Hog receipts mixed. good weight workers steady to higher. Sheep and lambs 2 cars active and higher. tops strong with lighter consignments. Prices noted for hogs, lambs, and sheep across the day.
Fast Liberty Feb 21 market notes cattle steady at unchanged prices. Cattle heavy hogs and workers prices listed with several figures. Sheep steady with choice wethers and lambs priced around 7.10. Veal and other stock mentioned in scattered quotes.
It states a gold field about twenty eight hundred miles from Seattle by sea is the richest found so far. The first steamer will depart Seattle around May 10, 1900. For details and maps contact W B Howell at Chicago Milwaukee and J Paul Railway in New York or John R Pott, District Passenger Agent, Williamsport, Pa.
New York February 2 flour market quiet and barely steady. Wheat prices mixed with No 2 red futures fluctuating. corn and oats weak with spot prices steady. Butter and cheese markets firm at various dairy grades. silver and sugar markets noted at general market levels.
Towanda February 21. The borough election produced lively battles in all three wards. The ticket elected Burgess Edward Frost Justice of the Peace John Meredith school directors J. H W. Coddins A. R. Brutzman councilmen Arthur Binchi J. F. Patterson Edward Stevens.
Chicago February 21 Wheat market was dull and lower on easier cables and corn break. Corn opened strong on wet weather but liquidated, May futures slipping under yesterday’s levels. Oats fell for May and provisions moved lower amid realigning sales from Wal2sec.
In October 1896 editor T contracted a bad cold on the lungs and feared consumption. After trying a local doctor he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and saw immediate improvement, eventually restoring lungs to health after three bottles. Sold by Matthews Bros. and local druggists.
A fragment from a period advertisement notes items for sale in Pennsylvania through Matthews Bros and H C Sanderson, Druggists. The readable portion omits full product descriptions and prices.
A humorous and fragmentary dialogue mocks the famous cherry tree story. A teacher notes George did not cut his father's cherry tree, while others compare legendary figures who supposedly did nothing notable. The speaker hints these myths still inspire bold claims and artistic efforts despite lacking truth.
Mr. B. I. Wood of Easton Pi Wan suffered fifteen years from heart disease with smothering spells palpitations and swollen ankles. After twenty doctors failed he found relief with Dr Agnew's Cure for the heart. One dose relieved him within thirty minutes and seven bottles cured him, sold by Munrohis Pros and W V YChirk.
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