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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1900

Page

2

Parsonage Case Ends In Favor Of Church In Towanda

Towanda, Feb 25. A three day court case ended with a verdict for the defendant as the church retained the parsonage after Sophia Hottenstine refused to vacate following resignation from the Methodist pastorate. Judge Fanning instructed the jury to find for the defendant citing three months notice. The church has held the property for three years and the matter is now settled.

Scranton Tribone Towanda J. I. Hay Sophia Hottenstine Mre. Hottenstine Protestant Methodist Church Silvara Hottenstine Judee Fanning

Public events and notices from Towanda area in February

Washingtons birthday observed by public schools. Ulster dep rtment adds a chemical engine. State fair run by Carpenters and Joiners union of Sayre Athens and Waverly. Athens man in jail for disturbing an army Salvation meeting. Universalist society earns $200 from fair. A colored four hundred hosts a Duke walk and ball in Foster hall with participants from Scranton Binghamton and more. Mt Vernon hunters fined $100 appealed verdict abetting illegal seizure. Prosecution against State game commission for seizure in transit. Watkins post G A R No 68 held an entertainment at Naiad hall with supper. Local visits by J J Kiger and W Kipp. J A Hill to retire May 1 from Greenwood tannery management. Thunderstorm noted in town. T W Graham active with local Towanda customers and Old Maids list joke. Fred Newell case on mandamus against Sullivan county officials disposed of. judge notes proper channel via district attorney.

Scranton Tribune Towanda Washington Ulster Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union Sayre Athens Waverly Harry Briggs Universalist Society Colored Four Hundred J. A. White Foster Hall Scranton Binghamton Mt. Vernon N. Y Mauch Chunk Stevensville State Game Commission Watkins Post Grand Army of the Republic Hell Naiad Hall J. J. Kiger Kisers W. Kipp Jefferson County Fist of Black Diamond Express Fred Newell Dushore Review

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer

Drug advertisement notes that druggists refund the money if the tablets fail to cure. It carries E. W. Grove's signature on each box and is priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Perkins and Spettigue Connections Highlight Forest City Visit

Special to the Beranton Tribune reports George E. Perkins of Waymart visiting son Dr. L. E. Perkins in Forest City. Mrs Frank Havenstein of Parne visits friends in town. The funeral of Mrs E J Spettigue of Dunmore, conducted at Agnesdale, was attended by Mrs N B Caryl O M Coyle and J R Budd. Mira Spettigue was the

Beranton Tribune Forest City George E. Perkins Waymart L. E. Perkins Frank Havenstein Parne E. J. Spetiigue Dunmore Agnesdale Caryl O. M. Coyle J. R. Budd Mira Spettigue

Susquehanna County Institute Plans in Tan Nesbere

A Susquehanna County Sunday School gathering set for Tan Nesbere features Dr Charles Rooda and Rev A D David with Methodist and Presbyterian leaders. The event includes the Ladies Quartet from Thomson and a countywide teachers list request to Prog W La Thrat cher of Harford as part of a week long institute series.

Susquehanna Aundar School Institute Susquehanna County Sunday School Association Taanesbere Charles Roada Pennsyylvania Sunday School A. D. David Thomson D.C. Rarnea Lanesboro Moxley W. la. Thratcher Harford Busequehenna County Historical Society American Chair Company Halletead Richard Smith Willow Street

Montrose News Briefs and Local Notes

The Montrose Democrat reports on local figures including Mr and Mrs Clare facing health concerns and Miller son of Congressman Wright recovering from knee injuries after vaccination. Church Hill reports Searler tower cases. A new play Ten Nights in a Bar Room heads to Hogan Opera. Dr T J Lathrop dies in Springville. Montrose hosts a hosiery factory possibility.

Rors Clarence FE Fiteworth Washington Street Miller Ccred Wright Montrose Democrat Susquehanna County Commission Church Hill Hogan Opera T. J. Lathrop Springville Merry Montiome i Ss. A. Dawley Montrose Jewleh

Brief Luzerne wills and local deaths in Pittston area

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Pittston on February 25 reports Mrs. Honora Farr of Pittston township left all Tallworth to Mrs. Mary Mc Donnell in a sixteen word will. Conrad Haub, ex Pittston hotel keeper, died in San Francisco. Coroner's jury verdicts decline blame in Hogan Lehigh Valley death and Dooner shooting. Infant of Mr. and Mrs. David Prandenture dies of pneumonia. The Pennsylvania Coal Co buys heirs interests in the Schooley tract in Exeter borough.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Luzerne County Honora Farr Pittston Township Tallworth Mary McDonnell Conrad Haub San Francisco Thomas Hogan Lehigh Valley Evans Rogan George Doorer J. D. Schooley Schooley Pexeter Storesaid Company

General Shifter Missing After Auto Ride Ordeal

Chicago February report says Aalor General Shifter failed to reach Sycamore due to a collision or fear during a nocturnal automobile trip. A relative, Ms Sern of Chicago, dined with him at the Auditorium before the outing ended with a stranded ride and police assistance. The general recovered with medical help after a rough night and declared he will avoid car travel.

Chicago Aalor Sycamore Shess Mivs Sern Pitty-thind Street Sureon Taner

Count Boni de Castellane Returns to Paris

Boni de Castellane and the Countess arrived in Paris on February 15 aboard La Gascogne and appeared in the chamber of deputies. He said he would not issue a full statement yet and planned to sue Figaro, awaiting advice from friends before deciding further steps.

Paris Boni de Castellane Countess de Castellane New York la Gascogne Chamber of Deputies Associated Press Figaro Pe Rodays United States

Indignant tale of mistaken public debt punishment

The piece argues indigestion and digestive failure drive fatal diseases, praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures. It cites a Chase Nebraska case of a girl saved by the remedy and a North Carolina man cured after typhoid and cough, touting Pierce as a leading physician and advertising his medical adviser.

Pierce Buffalo N. Y Chase Chase Co Nebraska C. C. Rummiell Dr. Pierce Finney, Esq Amelia, Allemany Co N.C The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute America World's Dispensary Medical Association

Convention Calls for Republican District Meeting in Scranton

Notices announce a Republican convention for the Remutlicwnms of the Pine district at Cooperative Hall West Side at 1 pm on March 5 to nominate a legislative candidate and select two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg on April 21. Primaries are March 17 from 4 to 7 pm with strict registration and assessment rules.

Primary election notice for Second Legislative District delegates

Republican voters in the Second Legislative District are informed a primary will be held Saturday March 1 100 from 4 to 7 p m to elect two delegates to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg and nominate a candidate for the legislature. The convention to compute the vote will be Tuesday March 2 149 at 1 o clock p m in the Bernsten courthouse. Candidates must register with the district chairman with full name and office address and pay dues twenty days before the election. otherwise their name will not be on the ballot or votes counted. The district vigilance committees will conduct the election and report results to the district convention. Frederick W Fleitz, Chairman. Walter E Davis, Secretary.

Hetwiyciven Plnet Heta Marek Sturrisburg Cheires Steen Harrisburg Court House Bernsten Hile Frederick W. Fleitz Walter E. Davis

Here Is a Chance to Do Some One a Kindness

An appeal urges readers to tell anyone suffering bilious colic about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is advertised as giving prompt relief and is sold by all druggists with Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain Matthews Bros

Market unsettled as Third Avenue leads broad decline

Persistent selling pressures sweep the New York market amid downbeat trade reports. Tennessee Coal drops while rail stocks slip. bank clearings shrink in most cities though New Orleans and Chicago rise. Bond activity stays steady as government prices advance in a cautious, uneven session at the Tribunes’ quote room.

York Third Avena Tennessee Financial World New York Howton Philadelphia Baltimore St. Louis New Orleans Chicago St. Pieul Hocking Valley Rio Graunde Western Third Avenue le Rven National Bank Doenesli Dt 18 United States

Butter Dairy and Grocery Prices Listed

Corrected by H. G. Dale at ST Lackawanna Avenue the dairy shop lists butter creamery ic dairy tubs eye select western nearby state cheese full cream new beans per bag choles marrow 240 medium 20 pea onions per bushel flour 1.29

H. G. Dale ST Lackawanna Avenue Creoamery Western Lnc

New York Market Report From February Two

A noisy, garbled dairy and grain summary reports price trends across commodities. It references flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, whey, milk products and regional market notes with broad firm and steady indications amid unclear figures and lines.

Wheat and corn steady and firm markets report

Philadelphia market notes show wheat steady with February futures, corn firm at No 2 mixed, white and clipped varieties weaker, potatoes unchanged, oats and other grains listed with prices. New York and western markets included, with tin and glaze notes and clover prices per bushel.

New York Iit Tom Botti Deviator Moye Daly Aiffont Vitec Wye Oars Rt Bull Woeterly Creamery Dune Wotahee Imioethon Atiie Tate State Pennsylvania Mark Philadelphia

Fragmented OCR Wildlife Market Notes

An OCR fragment lists scattered terms tied to livestock and poultry trade. Mentions include poultry items, hogs, corn, wheat, barrels, and various place names and brands, but details are obscured and context is limited.

Wheat closes mixed as May corn and oats rise

Market notes from Chicago show May corn closing higher while May oats gain and wheat opening weak on light demand. Prices for rye, flour, and other grains mix with several staples listed, including hay, flaxseed, and whiskey futures moving modestly.

Chicago Live Stock Market Report

Chicago live stock market shows cattle and hog futures steady to weaker for week closing. Calves and feeders mixed with higher bull and steer activity noted, while sheep trend subdued with limited demand and fewer head traded.

Faroalors Enlvew Sas Texas Utah

Fast Buta Cattle Market Notes Mixed Prices

In a terse market note from Resadota and nearby, cattle and sheep prices show mixed movement with several entries including wethers and ewes. Several named buyers and sellers are referenced in brief, fragmentary lines indicating trades and demand across multiple lots.

Triksedel Resadota Senor

Fragmented OCR note on cattle and sheep terms in unclear region

The readable lines describe cattle and sheep mentions with scattered terms such as fat cows and sheep, plus vague place-like words and dates. The snippet lacks coherent events, people, or clear actions to summarize meaningfully.

Enat Liberty Cuttle Market Report Dusty Notes

Market notes from East Liberty detail cattle and pork prices with varied quality grades. Report mentions bacon demand and sheep terms, alongside general earnings for wholesale buyers and local livestock dealers.

Enat Liberty Cuttle Market East Liberty Choles Welkers

New York Live Stock Market Brief

New York Metropolis beef market quiet with no notable rises or declines. Calves show nominal movement while lambs firm on brood condition. Sheep prices steady amid limited demand and early market activity.

New York York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Northeastern Lady Preacher Will Higgins Abington Baptist Joseph Main Street Albert J. Lewrie I. Joseph al J. Lewrie H. B. Martin T. Thorpe Thatcher Susquehanna County Historical Society Grace McCabbe John Dunleavy Bradford County Goughs Scott Susquehanna County Seganton Tribune Windsor Sucquehanna Uniondale Frances Willard Methwllet Thomas Brewster L. B. Crock Halletend Richard G. Clark Great Bowl Jervis John D. Davis Mise Grace Pope Metros Busquehannad Remesentative Adams Aditimas First D Presbyterian Church David J. Sutherland Musical and Literary Society Fusquehanna High School South Montrose Thinlel Bolles Lakeside Fairdlate New Baptist Church Frank Bermann John J. Manning Olyphant Lack- Awanna Erle Timothy J Wyalusin Wyalusing Lena Ackley Newell Ackley Merryall M. EK Guy Welles Spring Hill Gesray L. Gaylord Saara Febran Westfield Mass George Nellie Chamberlain Henry Smith Samuel Howard Wood Rummerfield William Wilson Shafter Count Boni First Legislative District W. A. Paine Joseph Jeffrys Wall Street Review Tribune M. S. Jordan & Co Meara Bcynanton Board of Trade Exchanges Enne Wits Wits Atchison Atchison Rock Istana Louis Trac Pacifie Jersey Central Senese Wits Aly Central Pac Mail Beebatewee's Lawy Niles Western Union Ped. Steel Chicago Board OF Trade Tulyeon Gay Bank Teesewedas Feerantay Be Co Thin Latterns Bank Keorpomy Liehe, & Co A Lucka. Trust & Rate Clark & Snover Co Clark & Snover Aoe Lron Fence & Mie. Co Scranton Axle Works Geavings Bank & Trust Co Carbondale Standard Drilling Co People's Street Geneople Dickson Manufacturing Co Chiy Beranten Mt. Vernon Coal Co Cueengeres Scranton Semanton New York Grain and Produce Philadelphia Grain and Produce Jonas Long's Jonas Long Alweke,uih Iene, White, Dron Poultrys—low Wits, Wd Roorters Hathoe Pioddloni Malin da Falee Ted Hoghets Anv Chicago Grain Market Northwestern Bnncago Buffalo Live Killner Walloth Street Abaes Beranton H. C. Bandorson, Druggters Chiel Boid Vy Beter Moones Sterdy Synth Terese Heeves Galitye Lume Concini Mog OU Moaviet Aenew Matthews
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