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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1900

Page

2

Stroudsburg Accident Ends with Narrow Escape

In Stroudsburg Mrs. Dreher narrowly escaped a fatal kitchen explosion when a stove blew apart, shattering windows and sending debris into the parlor. The blaze scorched her dress and a brother ripped the flames away, while neighbors and family details are given among a lengthy local notices section.

Stroudsburg Stewart M. Dreher Mrs. Dreher Gladys Osborne Db. Williams Wind Grap Baturday Monroe Brong Tunkhannock Brong Jepner

Vague Friday Meeting on Proposed Ordinance Draws Few

Report notes LL and EL Oirien introduced a proposed ordinance with expectations of a council vote. Attendees waited for input but many present did not speak, delaying discussion as only a few voiced their views to the council.

EL Oirien

Bridge roof to be shingled and lights installed in Tunkhannock

County plans bids for six incandescent lights on the river bridge and shingling of its roof. An Orphans' Court case regarding A. W. Renshaw estate is set for Feb 27. Tax assessment appeals dates are announced for multiple townships and boroughs.

Prand Board of Commissioners Electric Light Company A. W. Renshaw Court House Tunkhannock Borough Tunkhannock Creek North Branch Forkston Mehoopany Windham Mareh Braintyim Meshoppen Mevhoppen Waslington Miaveldsti Eaton Monroe Exeter Northm Morelind Noxon Falls Lemon Nicholson Purh Clintin Vile Tunkhannick Tunkhannock Marehee Ann Alexander Preston Northmorehend Cerey Mahila Galan Rouemlate Mary Lee Asa So Neoler Esq Tukbannock Beraurh Wis Fold Benjowin W. Harding Carl Tde Nocelvenl Hiram C. Cortelgit Hetrick Buildiing Tioga and Pridge Streets Charles Gardner Factoryville

Scarlet fever quarantines and community notices in Factoryville

Miller Carr is confined with scarlet fever at Mrs Eliza Carr s Main Street home under quarantine. A special Baptist church meeting is set for Wednesday evening February 25 by the Junior Endeavor society. James Smalley was in Binghamton yesterday and George Griswold visits Tunkhannock this week for Citizens Wholesale Supply Co of Columbus Ohio. Griswold has become district manager and oversees several salesmen. Red Jacket lodge No 124 Odd Fellows conferred initiatory degree on two candidates last Saturday. J G Geiser of Megarges Brothers Beranton was in town Sunday. School Controller W R Gardner is seriously ill with tomaticia. Rev G B Smith of Franklinville NY filled the Baptist pulpit February 18 and has been extended a call. Ed Hatfield of the Scranton Tribune circulation department was

Miller Carr Eliza Carr Main Street Junior Endeavor Society James Smalley Binghamton George Griswold Tinkhannock Citizens’ Wholesale Supply Company Columbus Ohio Griswold Red Jacket Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows J. G. Geiser Megerges Brothers Beranton W. R. Gardner Tomatictia G. BR. Smith Franklinville N. Y Baptist Church Freelal Berunton Tribone Susquehanna Erie Arive T Charles N. Stow The Deposit Courier Gelder Forest City News Charles Boyden First Presbyterian Church Evangelist Sheldon Forest City Susquehannan Public Library New Milford Township Iva Muneer Salebure Centre Susquehanna Friends Ray Gelitt Maston Easton New Milford City National Bank George Smith Syracuse University Erastus Carr Stevens Point United States War Department Walter Peterson Dakota West Methodist Church Oakland Frank Bryan Washington Street Flood and Pierce Hinghamton Hogan Opera House Oscar I. Moore Chicago Philo Turritt Uniondale Washington Elijah Carpenter Burgese George F. Tiffany Oibeon Hla Ife Erie Section Jeferson Hey Allen Bucquehanimt Baptist Church Worcester New York Erle Ite Mead Vie Brotherhoods Hornellsville Dimock Walter Burner Busquehanna Utica Mary Trumbull Middletown Susquehanna County J. B. Lovejoy Worster Susquehanna River Windsor Great Bend George Woodward Birrhamton Busquehanna County Jefferson Branch Citivs

Erie paymaster to scatter funds as Erie men lag in cold

The Erie paymaster arrives and will distribute money to Erie shipmen due to severe westward weather delaying eastbound trains. Notes from Susquehanna detail editor changes, church revivals, library holdings, bluestone quarry protests, funerals, resignations, and local civic shifts amid harsh winter.

Bullitt Case Reversed in New Jersey Supreme Court

The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the conviction of Logan F. Bullitt of Philadelphia for larceny in Cape May County. It held the evidence showed destruction of an office building and misplacement of papers, but Bullitt did not intend to steal Taylor's private or company papers, labeling it reprehensible trespass and a civil damages matter.

Trenton N. J Logan F. Bullitt Philadelphia Cape May Supreme Court Bullitt James E. Taylor Taylor South Jersey Railroad Company Franklin Electric Light Company Budlitt Hila Aet

Wreck of the Californian Near Ram Island Ledge

The Allan line steamer Californian put on rocks off Ram Island ledge and today has twenty five feet of water in the hold. The ship shows water in all compartments and is unlikely to be saved. Much perishable cargo including grain is ruined. Passengers were rescued by the steamer Forest Queen after remaining aboard in rough seas.

Portland Allan Line Ram Island Ledge Forest Queen

Convention Calls for First District Republicans

Notice announces a March 2 conven tion at Cooperative hall West Side to nominate a candidate for the legislature and elect two delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg April 10. Primaries set for March 17 4 to 7 p m with voter registration and candidate listing rules.

Primary Election Notice for Republican District Voters

Notice to Republican voters of a district election to choose two delegates for the state convention and to nominate a legislature candidate. Election day is Saturday March 17 from 4 to 7 pm at the Scranton courthouse room 1. All candidates must register 20 days before and pay assessment. outcome reported by return judges. Frederick W. Fleitz, Chairman. Walter F. Davis, Secretary.

Beco Harrisburg Court House Scranton Dstrict Frederick W. Fleitz Attest Walter Fe, Davis

Chamberlains Court Remedy for Babies Cited by Mothers

The ad praises Chamberlains Court Remedy as safest for babies with coughs colds and croup claiming rapid cures and prevention of pneumonia. It asserts success in tens of thousands of cases with no known failures and notes it eases whooping cough by thinning mucus and reducing paroxysms. Matthews Bros. acts as wholesale and retail agents for the product.

Chamberlain's Court Matthews Bros

Markets Rally as Railroads Boost Trading Amid Rumors

New York trading saw railroads lift the market after early declines tied to industrials. Third Avenue shares weighed by franchise-law rumors as utilities and Trac tion Gas wavered. Sugar faced dividend doubt, with a possible partial suspension. bond activity remained dull but buoyant on refunding bills. Total sales reached 586000 shares.

New York Third Avenue New York Public Utilities New York Traction and Gas Stocka Susar Fust

Market Price Ledger Notes Dairy and Produce Prices

Corrected by H G Dale lists butter creamery dairy tubs 28c Egge Select western cheese full cream 14. Beans per bushel choice marrow 240 medium 2.20 pea 92.90 onions per bushel 45c flour 1.00.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Lnc

February grain and livestock market report notes

The report lists prices and conditions for Pennsylvania and New York grains, flour, corn, wheat, and related commodities, alongside livestock and poultry terms. It mentions dull to steady demand, mixed quality grades, and regional price ranges across multiple destinations and were typical for a state market page.

Philadelphia New York Dln Ghia Wales Feodsa Penneylvania Witter Superior Pennsylvania Voller Aber Witter Clear City Mills Extra Wadea East Armieg

Receipts and Shipments Span Grains and Flours

Report lists flour receipts at 140 barrels and 9.00 sticks of wheat 45 000 Dunthels, corn 142 000 bushels, oats 7.00 bushels. Shipments show wheat 24 000 bushels, corn 107 00 bushels, oats 0.00 bushels.

Flour Market Report For New York and Duluth Markets

New York report notes weak demand and firm mills amid wheat weakness. Duluth prices show mixed moves with prompt options open and slight upward drift in May futures. dairy and creamery sectors also referenced with scattered price signals.

New York Duluth Moy Oleviter Yale Imblatten Creamery Hwatheat Probe Dairy Petey Sminll

Chicago Market Stages Mixed Trading Amid Tight Stands

Market notes show fluctuating quotes with No 2 yellow corn and oats listed, No 2 white and yellow items, and prices for lard and shoulders. References to cash quotations indicate subdued activity and varied offers across staples.

Chicago Yale Tye Hurley Atten

Chicago Belt Cattle Receipts Show Mixed Stockers Firm

Market report notes cattle receipts around 15.00 with mixed stockers firm at 4 0007 and cows near best shade higher. Texas receipts and bulls steady. hogs. sheep and lambs show varied demand with mixed clearance and ranges noted for several classes.

Chicago Belt Texas Thom

Reeves-Rer lots firm on week market day

New York reports a brisk sale with early arrivals selling steadily. Cattle including steers cows and calves, and sheep showtings are noted with receipts steady at Fy as buyers and sellers engage in prompt trading.

New York Carly

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

Fragmentary East Liberty cattle market notes from February 2 describe veal calves and livestock terms. The garbled text references local conditions and prices but lacks clear figures or names to confirm outcomes.

East Liberty Cattle Market East Liberty Catthe-Brendy Howe East Common

East Buffalo Market Notes Preserve Small Trade View

A terse market report from East Buffalo on February 3 lists prices and items for dairy and meat trades. The notes mention butter, cheese, and beef factors with small price figures and quality judgments for local buyers.

Fragmented OCR reads like a rural fair catalog and ads

Scattered auction style phrases mention cattle, steers, prices, and pills. Garbled names such as Agnew appear among marketing lines. The text reflects a mixed sheet of livestock notes and patent medicine pitches with unclear dates or places.

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