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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1901

Page

10

Ice harvest thriving as odds fellows plan social

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Factoryville reports ice in good quality and twelve inches thick. Independent Order of Odd Fellows encampment No 246 will hold a degree, business and a social banquet for members and ladies. The item notes local news, a surgery by doctors Heller and Long, a missing postal letter, travel, an ice business move, a junk venture collapse, a police investigation, a near-drowning incident, and a cave-in revealing a new coal vein with preparations to mine.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Dan Order of Odd Fellows Drs. Heller Longatreet Scranton Whipple Thomas M. W. Bliss T. Spencer Waverly N. Y John Biddleman Trenton N. J Henry Crlaman Pittsburg Walter Biddleman Hert Zweizig Gouldsboro B. Camp Montrose James Stanton Carroll Edith Davis Mendel Davis Bellevue Iabeth Howell West Pittston A. B. Brownie William Street Stevena Loraine M. Fuller Yateaville British North America Charlies UW. Puller

Pittston Inspector Probes Death From Poisoned Candy

Pittston on Saturday afternoon state food Inspector Ferdinand Stevens investigated the death of Charles Williems a boy who died Friday after Christmas from suspected poisoning after eating colored candy.

Pittston Jan

Poor Health Promises Cure for Womanly Ills

An advertising feature extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance medicine for women. It claims to cure disease of the delicate womanly organism, relieve drains and pain, restore appetite, steady nerves, and renew health. Endorsing anecdotes praise dramatic improvement after treatment, with multiple products from the same line cited.

Pierce J. A. Stearts Yankee Dam Clay Co West Virginia Jee Dr. Pierce Joe Golden Medical Discovery

Local Notables Attend Gatherings and Move Plans

Special to the Scranton Tribune notes family visits and travels across New York. Rev G T Merrill leads a new field at Smithfield Flats while J L Witter auctions in county seats. Crosier and Lewis manage affairs in Great Bend and Binghamton as A O Sellsbury plans a January 17 house and goods auction before moving to California. Bert Crosier visits from Port Jervis. Mrs Margaret Aldridge returns home from Hornellsville stay. FE A Mead returns from Wyoming. Mrs Harry Bryant dies in Harmony township. Rev P R Tower reports at North Jackson Gibson. E Layton spends Sabbath at East Lenox. Frank Walker visits East Albany.

Scranton Tribune Thompson Jan E. I. Gelatt G. Tt. Merrill Smithfield Flats N.Y J. L. Witter A. H. Crosier Great Bend Co. M. Lewis Binghamton Salesbury California Bert Crosier Port Jervis Frank Crosier Margaret Aldridge Hornellsville E. @. Layton FE. A. Mead Wyoming Harry Bryant Harmony Township P. R. Tower North Jackson Gibson I. C. Layton East Lenox Frank ©. Walker East Albany Thomas Walker New York Central

Hallstead Evangelistic Meetings Far Reach Community

Special evangelistic and prayer meetings are held this week in Hallstead at the Methodist and Baptist churches. Margaret Fitzgerald, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fitzgerald, is dangerously ill. Edward Heiat, longtime Lickawanna brakeman, dies after lung trouble. Brush factory resumes, employing local workers. river ice ships ten inch thick for ice houses.

Scranton Tda Weibler Mra Peter Weibler T. J. Connors Edward Ilcriat Lickawanna Brotherhood of Railroad James Lizzie Maggie Kit- Ue St. Lawrence Dhurch James EF. Davis Gilbert Nicholson Brush Great Bend Hallstead

Birthday party honors Nellie Mack at State Street home

Nicholson Jan Mias Nellie Mack hosts a progressive party at her State street home in Scranton on Monday night for her twenty first birthday. Guests include Dr and Mrs H H Wilkins, Mr and Mrs C H McConnell, Miss Ethel Stark, Miss Bessie Stephens, Miss Florence Wilkins, Rev L I Lewis, Clyde Pratt and William Crock.

Orchestra Class Tomorrow and Local Health News

The article notes a class in orchestra scheduled for tomorrow Thursday. FR. BR. McKinney is at his home on State Street with appendicitis. The Literary club met with Mrs. C. R. Newton on Tuesday. George Harding suffered a paralysis stroke on Monday. Mr. Finkle the tanner is away on business.

BR. McKinney State Street C. R. Newton George Harding Mr. Finkle

Deserter Trial in Waverly Involves Bradford Pastor

A trial in Waverly New York last week charged Rev N W Walcott with desertion, brought by his wife now living in Bradford County. Bonds set at 250 dollars require 15 dollars monthly support for his family. Also noted: Lehigh Valley tickets signature rule, Braintrim Messenger novelty calendar, Sayre office of International Correspondence School, Dr C S Kelly address, and local church revival plans.

Towanda Waverly N. Y N. W. Walcott Baptist Church Mexico Scranton Gloveraville Wolcott Justice Brooks O. O. Faeser Lehigh Valley Little Willie Sayre International Correspondence School

Strikes and Local Affairs Mark Susquehanna Report

Erie boiler workers strike nears end as top officials arrive by special train from New York and confer with local leaders and the strikers. Other items note illness, coroner oath, Republican meeting in Montrose, community notices, and a Presbyterian meeting.

Susquehanna Erie New York William Austin Lanesboro Jesse Hart Oakland L. G. Bergmuller John Potts Brandt F. A. Goodwin Susquehanna County Morars J. R. Barrett Thomas Tf. Lanning Montrose Erie General Jordan West Malin Street Healey East Church Street Frank Shew Grand Street Conklin BE RR Lake Binghamton Presbyterian Church

Boxing Exhibition Favors Old Forge Boxer Appelnap

The boxing exhibition at Metcalf's hall Monday evening ended after nine hard rounds with Appelnap defeating Frank Causner. Also noted are local injuries and recoveries with several residents described as improving. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western will pay its employees today and school events proceed with a board meeting planned.

Old Forge John Appelpaap Prank Causner Appelnap Metcalf's James Wood Babylon Benjamin Richardson William Evana Scranton Millen Erles Kresge Ann Harbor Law School Michigan I. Kresge Thin Place

Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide

An old ad claims millions use a remedy called Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain ear and gum relief, claiming it cures wind, diarrhea and pain. The text urges mothers to rely on this product and dismiss other options, noting widespread use and a large male audience.

Hildrars Perafeot

Meat Rich Diet Promoted With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An article advocates a meat rich diet for nervous dyspeptics and endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion. It claims meat is highly nutritious and digested quickly, while tablets supply pepsin and diastase. The piece warns against cheap cathartics and notes tablets are sold nationwide at fifty cents.

Julian Remusson Stuart United States Canada Great Britain

Daughters of St George to Meet. Local Notices List Events

Avoca residents hear of political primaries in Second Ward at O Malley s hall and Past End Marey township. School board notes include instrument gift to schools and repairs for Pipes No 2. Citizens welcome Erie depot officials at Valley House. socializing and trips described. Illness in North End family reported. Community notices for academy enrollments and local visits.

Daughters of St. George O'Malley's Hall Mary Burke Tessie Healey St. Cecelia's Academy Nellie Cunningham William McAndrew North End Stroudeburg Normal School Home Missionary Society of the Primitive Methodist Church Marey Township Dixon Clifford D. Ward Ward Doran No. 2 James Doran Bert Harris Delaware and Hudson Erie Mesars McLaughlin McGregor Leonard Valley House Gillan Carmody Healy Warren Avoca Daniel McMullen Josephine Mary Brown Plymouth Misses Barrett Grove Street Teresa Burke Carbondale

Theatrical Offerings At The Academy Of Music This Week

The Lyceum and Burke's Vaudeville present a varied schedule with matinees and evening shows. The Village Postmaster and The Idyl of the Arkanean Hills offer dramatic scenes of rural life, sorrow, and injustice with elaborate scenery and strong performances.

Arkanean Academy of Music Han

Bargains Excluded from Limited Space

A brief note notes that other bargains cannot be mentioned in this limited space. The line signals more offers exist beyond what is shown.

Night Robes and Pajamas Sale Prices

Readable ad copy notes low cost night robes and pajamas. High grade muslin robes priced at 0.48 and 0.75 dollars. Flannel robes at 0.45 dollars and flannel pajamas valued at 2.00 dollars or 0.95? cents.

World class concert tour fills Lyceum program slots

The country’s musical landscape expands rapidly with a rich library and diverse programs. A dozen concert options are ready for the current tour, offering new and select pieces, with the famed director and band performing this afternoon and evening at the Lyceum. Special soloists Blanch Driffield and Bertha Bucklin join Pryor, Clarke, and other band soloists for instrumental numbers.

Library of Music Lyceum Blanch Driffield Bertha Bucklin Pryor Clarke

Misses Fuller Moeller Join Burke in Vauleville Festival Sketch

The Misses Fuller and Moeller, long-time partners with Mallen and Wart, have joined comedian Burke to form a co partnership. They perform a top laughable sketch in the J. K. Burks Vauleville Festival company show tomorrow afternoon and evening. The act is described as bright, witty, and full of lively dialogue, music, and dancing.

Fuller Moeller Mallen Wart Ina G Nmber Burke Vauieville J. K. Burks

The Village Postmaster at Lyceum Friday and Saturday

A realistic early fifties farmLife play The Village Postmaster premieres at Lyceum with Archie Boyd in the title role and Angela Russell returning from New York. The production includes the original cast and scenery. Sale of seats opens this morning. Clarke Bros Royal Burlesquers open Gaiety week with two burlesques and nine vaudeville acts. The program features The Gay Travelers Senior Me Fee and several specialty numbers including Mina Welle Taylor in her first vaudeville appearance.

Lyceum New York Fourteenth Street Theater Archie Boyd Gould Josh Whitcomb Clarke Hros Royal Burlesquers Martie Moore Ife Mixton and Hughes Mina Welle Taylor

Hatleton Brewery Workers Organized into 2 Hinton

Exclusive AP report notes Hatleton brewery workers organized into 2 Hinton yesterday. Mrs Emily Loutgenheleer of Greenville burned to death after an lamp accident. Two Norristown trolley cars damaged in a collision, drivers unharmed. Explosion in No 4 culiery of Suagiehanim Coal at Pittoton injured Edward Garraghan and caused minor burns. Lancaster Gat Company and Filcon Electric in Lancaster sold to BP Slaw of Willlamaport.

Associated Press Hatleton Brewery Hinton Emily Loutgenheleer Greenville Norristown Jimengem Suagiehanim Coal Company Pittoton Edward Garraghan Lancaster Gat Company Tle Filcon Electric Company Lancaster BP, Slaw Willlamaport

Double drowning near Columbia claimed two boys

In Lancaster PA January 6 a double drowning occurred in the Susquehanna River at Columbia. Samuel Swingler age 6 and John Meir age 10 slipped through ice while watching skaters near shore. Both bodies were recovered later that day.

Lancaster Columbia Samuel Swingler William Swingler Pennsylvania Railroad John Meir William Mehl Monnaylvania Volumbia

Market Decline Follows Lower Trading Volume in New York

Wall Street opened with subdued activity as total stock sales dropped to 1,411,000 shares from yesterday’s record. Sugar, People’s, and Rock Island led the day’s early support while Grangers and Pacified groups weakened. A late rally trimmed losses, with total sales at 1,511,000 shares and bonds irregular in volume.

New York London Sugar People's One Rock Island St. Paul To & Pointe Southwestern Railroad Storks Miatours Macine Sty Rlee Reading

Dickson Manufacturing Company Ledger Items and Rates

Ledger fragment from Dickson Manufacturing Company of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania shows entries for locomotives stationary engines rollers hoisting and pumping machinery with office in Scranton. It lists imbursements to Lackawanna Township School 6 percent and Beranton street items with rates around 6 percent and several numbers like 102 103 102 and 1s.

Dickson Manufacturing Ce Scranton Wilkes- Barre Dickson Menufacturing Co Lacka Beranton St. Imp

Scranton Wholesale Market Prices Digest

Corrected by T1 G pale 7 Lackawanna Ave Butter Creamery 4a25c Keer Street western 2le nearby stale dle Cheese Full cream new Mc Beans Pet bu choice marrow 2.00 Onland Oba per bu Flour Best patent 4.00

Scranton Lackawanna Ave Keer Street Western

Irregular Wheat Market and Steady Corn Spot Along With Dairy Terms

A jumble of commodity notes shows irregular wheat movements with mixed near term prices and general upward tilt. Corn spot remains steady while oats and dairy terms list assorted prices and February through June timing, reflecting unsettled trading and quiet activity in several sectors.

New York Jan Duuth Sac J. Clowed Foo B. Alfoat Allie State Pennsylvania

Market Report from East Coast Dairy and Grain Trade

The page lists varied dairy and poultry prices, with New York full cream demand and mixed market tones. It notes shipments of wheat and corn, heavy barley figures, and several regional price changes, reflecting robust demand and fluctuating supply.

Wheat Futures Rise Amid Steady Cables and Cash Quotes

Chicago January 8 grain futures rise on steady cables and outside support with May wheat advancing while corn, oats, and pork futures show gains. Cash markets show mixed quotes for wheat, corn, oats, and lard with price ranges noted across No 2 spring and other grades.

Chicago Taio Northwest Vibe Mat Whicker

Chicago cattle receipts and market notes from January

Receipts total about 6 800 head including 1 40 Tesane choice steer steady while offering weak. Watchers stock and Texane Ude lower good to prime ateem. Slowe-Receipts today about 4 000 tomorrow 40 000 left over 2 4100. Tops 86.0 for mixed butcher heavy. Sheep receipts 15 000 with lambs slow and strong for slaughter. Texas show native lane and western Tarla price 405.85 to 545.50.

Chicago Texac Mihai

Fragmented OCR Item Distorts New York Livestock Notes

The readable text shows disjointed terms about calves yearlings and cattle in a New York context with scattered numbers and names. The fragmentary lines hint at market or sale details but lack coherent facts or dates.

New York Calvon Veula J Calves Emily

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