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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1900

Page

2

Aged Wilkes-Barre Woman Die After Fire

Mrs. Katherine P. Rippard aged seventy six resident of Wilkes-Barre fatally burned at her North Main Street home Saturday afternoon. Fire started in her room likely from a small stove as doors were locked and she lay unconscious as flames consumed clothing. She died at 7 pm with her sons T. H. Tippard and A. N. Rippard named in the family obituary.

Katherine P. Rippard Berarton Tribone Pittston Wilkes-Barre North Main Street T. H. Tippard Wilkes-Barre Deposit and Trust Bank

Week of prayer observances and local notices in Susquehanna County

Special to The Beranton Tribune reports a busy week in Susquehanna County January 7 with prayer observances in Evangelist churches, a Montrose creamery fund drive surpassing $1,000, Nellie Keena starting as stenographer for Register Bruce Buffum in Montrose, and a teachers institute set for January 13 at Auburn Four Corners. The Susquehanna County Historical Society plans a January 24 meeting in Montrose. G H Downing of Binghamton will teach vocal music in Susquehanna. funerals for Mrs Mercy Mannering and Mrs Henry Day occurred in Susquehanna and Grand Street Cemetery. The Monte Carlo Girls to perform in Hogan Opera House and Flood and Pierce start a dancing school there. Lanesboro fire department is mentioned.

Beranton Tribune Susquehanna Montrose Nellie Keena Office of Register and Recorder Bruce B. Buffum Teachers’ Institute Methodist Auburn Four Corners Susquehanna County Historical Society G. H. Downing Binghamton Mercy Mannering Oakland Side First Presbyterian Church B. H. Abbot Carbondale Grand Street Henry Day Union Monte Carlo Hogan Opera House Profs, Flood and Pierce Lanesboro

Scott's Emulsion Promised For Wasting Diseases

An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a standard remedy for wasting diseases in both young and old. It claims weight below average causes fatigue and restlessness and promises quicker gain after starting the remedy.

Scott scorT’é Dows Chemin New York

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised as universal cure

A Virginia man testifies Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has worked for years in his family and saved children from croup. The ad notes the remedy’s sale by all druggists and Matthews Brothers as wholesalers and retailers.

Union Chamberlain M. W. Fisher Liberty Matthews Brothers

Death of Avoca editor A H H Smith at O-Malley's Hotel

Avoca editor A H H Smith was found dying in his room at O’Malley’s hotel in Avoca. He had lived in Avoca about two years, previously in Montrose and Brooklyn. Relatives in Spragueville and Wilkes-Barre could not be reached due to Sunday. Services and local meetings were announced for later that day and the week. A coroner’s inquest jurors were empanelled to investigate Smith’s death.

A. HH. Smith Avoca Argue O'Malley Avoca Seaman Emilth Montrose Mrooklyn Hungerford Wilkes-Barre Scranton Smith Spragueville Hose Company Ladies’ Auxiliary St. Aloyalus Society Maine Assembly Odd Fellows Gram Margaret Aikman T. F. Carmody Erln Polelard Nellie Wisdal Margaret Bosby Marie Vigne Lincoln Han Mira Kate Healey North End Avoca Order Friendly Union Pittston John Widdal M. J. Bosley Andrew Clark William Robert James Alger Edward Peace John P. Mitchell T. J. Newton Samuel Wesley Wisconsin Tribe New Silk Mill Squire Morahan A. H. Smith T. J. Fitzalmmons M. F. Ryan Frank Parks Anthony Healey J. F. Conaboy James O'Malley

Democratic caucus chaos disrupts ward meeting

Langan seized control of Foy's hall and forced the caucus to end as the hall light was cut and voters were left in darkness. In Thirteenth ward endorsements favored A B Stevens for select council, while A C Harley for alderman gained support. Across wards Jennings won school controller in the Fourteenth ward with Larkin losing.

Langan A. B. Lidstone Select Council Democrata A. B. Stevens T. J. Jennings William Larkin Fifteenth Ward Friends Horatio T. Fellows Joseph Oliver Foy’s Hall Fellows William Langan John Donohue Bellevue Thomas Noone Stevens A. PB. Stevens A. RB. Lidstone A. C. Falley Crawford County Eix Nettleton's Hall Eelect A. C. Harley James Roach Mr. Stevens John J. Mc'Tegue John J. Varley John J. Kearney Michael Hind Thomas J. Jennings Charles Wengel William J. Larkin Jennings Larkin Eugene Corgrove Register of Voters James Durkin M. J. McAndrew John Barrett Charles Canaven Frank McCann Co-operative Hall Charles BR. Acker J. Z. Costello J. J. Kearney Henry J. O'Malley

Police End Eighteenth Round as Bout Reaches Climax

In Brooklyn at the Greenwood Athletic Club a twenty five round boxing match ends after police intervene in a heated fight during the eighteenth round. The bout takes place in a crowded venue with local fighters and officials monitoring the action.

Greenwood Athletic Club Brooklyn

Bowman recalls stabbing with hunting knife in carpentry work

Once sober, Bowman expressed deep remorse for the act. He described using a hunting knife, which he also claims to use in his carpentering business.

Bowman

Eight Stab Wounds In Petersburg Fight

John Kneirim a Petersburg blacksmith was stabbed eight times near Ash and Croes streets by William Bowman. Bowman, intoxicated, is jailed. Kneirim may not survive. The men had met after a minor dispute over a dog. Bowman claims he acted in drunken self defense.

John Kneirim Paul Street Petersburg William Bowman Bowman Kneirim Tribune A. H. Bernstein Joseph Hans Ash and Croes Streets Knelrim John Christ Tiowman Bernstein Kneirlin Fred Karius Louila Goeritts Kneirin White Bowmin Knetrim Asaya

Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine

A vintage drug advertisement promising a one day cure for colds. It urges purchase from all druggists and offers a money back guarantee if the remedy fails. The box bears E. W. Grove's name and a 25 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Local notables and visitors scatter through Scranton area

Special report notes County Auditor L. M. Gillett remains at the county seat for professional duties. Rev. Leonean Cole visits his son in Scranton while Mrs. FB. Mathews and daughter from Susquehanna call on relatives. Harry Sumner returns to Brooklyn after two weeks with his parents. George Gelatt nears completion of a mechanical drawing course with the International Correspondence School. Burnwood residents Poeter visit town. Ellis Simpson returns to work at the station after a Walton visit. Reverend and Mrs. Preweter of Starluck call on friends. Pickering returns from wedding trip to Nekering Wilmarth & Co. Wetmore couple from Harvey, Dakeota travel to Niagara County for extended stay.

Scranton Tribune Thompson L. M. Gillett Leonean Cole Scranton FB. J. Mathews Susquehanna R. V. Whitney Harry Sumner John Sumner Brooklyn George Gelatt International Correspondence School K. Vi. Poeter Burnwood Ellis Simpeon Walton N.Y Plies Niagara County N. Y

Advert for Agnew's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An old advertisement questions marriage and mother of pearl jokes then markets Dr Agnew's Ointment for skin diseases eruptions itching bleeding piles and warns of quick relief. It claims ten minutes relief after one application and cures in three to six nights priced 35 cents sold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark.

Markets Slide as Liquidation Hits New York Stocks

The New York stock market tumbled amid continued liquidation linked to Berlin tensions and war fears. Traders cited reduced buying, sterling pressure, and weak London imports data while bond prices showed modest gains amid lighter stock activity.

New York Berlin Germany Great Britain Transvaal Board of Trade London

Fragmentary Market Prices Reported for Dairy and Produce

Corrected note lists dairy items including butter creamery and cheese full cream with prices. mentions beans per bushel and potatoes per bushel. refers to flowr (flower) per box and other---

HG. Dale Lackawanna Vente Tuba Sie Iltye

Wheat and grain prices steady in Philadelphia market

Prices for wheat corn oats and potatoes show little change in Philadelphia on January 4. Multiple grades and regions are listed with steady to unchanged quotes, along with butter, eggs, and live poultry having stable or modest movement.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York Wey Dee Ain Otyaic Salle Luree Walle Moedlow, Co Felige

New York Grain and Produce Market Summary

New York grain and produce reports show quiet but steady wheat trading with No. 2 red flour futures easing amid export demand. Corn and oats remain steady with modest support from export clearing activity and seaboard clearances.

New York

Fragmented OCR dairy product terms and defects

The text lists various dairy items and processing notes with mixed spellings and errors. It mentions creamery brand fragments, imitation products, and factory terms, indicating a garbled OCR of an advertisement or catalog page with inconsistent product names and descriptors.

Boot Tirmer Wrestern Vronnrry la Bye Cleese Pennsylvania

Wheat and market notes from Chicago trading floor

Chicago market report shows liberal receipts and oats export demand easing wheat. May outlook weak, corn mixed, provisions steady to higher. Cash prices listed for flour, spring wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, flaxseed, pork, lard, shoulders, and sugars with multiple figures and grades.

Chicago Jan. F Shiba

Market Report: Livestock Prices and Receipts

Interior market notes show mixed cattle and hog values with calf and sheep figures. Cattle demand uneven with good to choice cows listed. hogs steady to firmer with top prices noted. sheep and lambs quoted with regional variations and total receipts at around 4 000 head.

Chikazo Siam Texas

Philadelphia Market Receipts Up Slightly Amid Mixed Prices

Receipts for the week show varied livestock and beef prices with firmness in several rounds. Heavily quoted items include veal and choice cuts with demand improving for western cattle and dressed beef, while lighter cattle and sheep remain uneven.

East Liberty Cattle Market Notes

Fragmentary cattle listing from East Liberty featuring items like mint liberty and Jin stock. Includes odd terms such as loaf hs pod and mediuma wand with Yorkers pipe. Postulates prices around 75 dollars per head amid unclear catalog details.

Mint Liberty Jin Mtawton Shiki

Market report shows barrels shipped and credits

Credit balances reach 14 dollars with certificates and offers noted. Totals include 101 675 barrels shipped with an average value around 3225 dollars per barrel and related shipments and margins.

OW City Jun

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