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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

7

Northeastern Pennsylvania Local Notes and Updates

W D Ainey is confined to his house by illness. William N. Devine visits Mrs George Starler in Rush. Board of Health may lift the public gathering ban as smallpox shows no new cases. Republican caucuses set for Tuesday to nominate borough and ward tickets. County Historical Society to meet January 19 with an engaging program. Grand jury in session. Snowy roads hinder rural stages. Montrose residents affected by vaccination reactions. Prothonotary Henry T. Munger elected vice president of Ket National Bank. Various local greetings, illnesses, and visits noted among residents.

Berantot Montrose W. D. Ainey Ilness William N. Devine Rush George EL. Starler Board of Health County Historical Society Henry T. Munger Ket National Bank A. Gilbert Mazer A. Pottis Susquehanna Bessie Bishee Jennie Bunnell Margaret O'Brien Httle John J. O'Brien Chenango Street Florence Reynolds Robert Mentey New Brunswick N. J Harriet Welsel New York City Louis Carey Buffalo Auburn

Town notes and social plans in Honesdale January item

Boevial to Scranton Tribune reports a petition to revisit the borough no coasting ordinance drawing support from many. Bregestein brothers, clothiers, will occupy the former store next to the express office on February 1. Rev J D Phelps will lecture at the Methodist church January 20 on Cape Cod and Lane Cod Folks. Harry Mumford resumes law studies in Mumford's office. A sleighing party by Honesdale residents will dine at Kimble's. George H Whitney seeks major of the Thirteenth. Pool and billiards match between Exchange and Amity clubs now on. Post office remodeling postponed to next week. Sleighing conditions remain good with frequent parties and snow.

Boevial Scranton Tribune Honesdale Bregestein Brothers The Clothiers J. D. Phelps Syracuse University Cape Cod Lane Cod George Porter New York Wis Dan C. Osborne Harry Mumford IF. C. Mumford Dyberry Kimble's George H. Whitney Thirteenth Regiment Exchange Amity Clubs

Brooklyn News Highlights and Local Family Notes

Brooklyn reports a busy week with Ella Lathrop visiting her aunt and Mrs. J C Miller injured by a falling saw. Smallpox fears spread from Montrose, as telephones are said to be cut by some families. Local social life includes a Grand Army gathering, Aid Society event, and a Scranton wedding. George Caswell moved to California to buy land, while interior changes reshaped P B Jewett’s house. Universal Sabbath school officers named for 1902.

Bpudal Scranton Brooklyn Milas Ella Lathrop C. H. Ely Presbyterian Church R.L. Roberts BE. J. Lathrop Llewellyn Wilkes-Barre J. C. Miller Heart Lake Eldridge Rogers’ Post Grand Army of the Republic Brooklyn House S. B. Eldridge Hopbottom Rev. Smith Methodist Episcopal Church Sage Florence Eldridge Binghamton George Caswell California P. B. Jewett Myra Wright A. G. Sterling J. C. Pery Marian Brisbin Universal Sabbath School For the Ear M. B Gertrude Waldie Lilan Austin

Local notes and meetings in Tunkhannock and area

The J W Reynolds G A R and Reynolds Relief Corps held a joint installation at Grand Army hall. Residents include Mrs Annie Crawley reported ill, Harry Andrew of Montrose employed at Dietrich granite yard, and Clarence Sickler of Noxen doing business in town. Also noted are candidates for justice of the peace, a joint meeting adjourned to Jan 22, and a reminder of a legal matter involving Black Diamond Light Co. plus visits from Scranton residents. Smallpox remains scarce with only one case.

Pine Street Philadelphia Justice of the Peace William Katz Thomas M. Harding Clhent Mr. Winn Mr. Wercott Counels and Board of Health Black Diamond Light Company Joseph Nolan Scranton Thomas Nota Margaret Sullivan Old Forge

Nicholson Briefs and Local Tidbits in January

Charles Brown improves after illness as George Pratt runs his barber shop. Nellie Mack ill at State street home. Robert Pratt delivers milk for Arthur Smith who is sick. Mrs L N Boyle moves to Susquehanna. Grace Jones from Waverly visits her parents Mr and Mrs Warner. John McKibbie injured after a fall.

Scranton Tribune Nicholson Charles Brown George Pratt Nellie Mack State Street Robert Pratt Arthur Smith L. N. Boyle Susquehanna Grace Jones Waverly Nvs W. W. Warner John McKibbie

Court of Oyer and Terminer and Term Begins Monday

Two to be elected to fill vacancies and a regular January term of court opens on Monday. An audit hearing in the Ruth v Myers estate is set for Friday morning before auditor O Smith Kinner. Local residents Keeney and Squires are noted with transport and water contracts mentioned.

John F. Sickler Charles M. Lee H. W. Burdwell JE. Handrick Court of Oyer and Terminer Ruth v. Myers O. Smith Kinner Dennis G. Keeney Laceyville Arthur H. Squires Paso Texas

Harford Events Include Mock Trial And Preachers

In Harford on January 17 a mock trial will be held in Odd Fellows hall by the young men’s union. Dr Hoovan has vaccinated over one hundred people. Smallpox concerns grow as locals deem it too new. Rev C W Hawkins of Milne will preach January 19 and 26 at the Congregational church. Reverend Barnes assists Reverend Fisher this week. Lee DeWitt of New Milford visited Tuesday. The Harford Butler and Cream association finished grading their fee house. Emmet Pint visits Whitnes Point this week. Mr Delaway of Binghamton NY visits his brother. The graded school closes due to illness from vaccination. Congregational Missionary Society meets with Mr Horace Sweet on Wednesday. Mrs Cole of Syracuse returns home after caring for her sister-in-law Mrs d C Thorner. Mrs Thinner improves slowly. John Brigge, learning machinist trade in Owego, came home sick Saturday and hopes to recover. Susie Matthews goes to Beranton for a stay.

Harford Young Men's Union Chiss Odd Fellows’ Hall Hoovan C. W. Hawkins Milne Congregational Church Barnes Fisher Lee DeWitt New Milford Harford Butler and Cream Association Emmet Pint Whitnes’s Point Mr. Delaway Binghamton N. Y Congregational Missionary Society Horace Sweet Cole Syracuse D. C. Thorner Thinner John Brigge Owego Susie Matthews Beranton

Borough Council Minutes Open New Year Session

Duryea January 16 Town hall meeting notes list members Edeall Allen Brynmier Winn Cesentine and Janes. Bills approved include 33 to W Cooper for desks and chairs 7 to Harry Drake for wagon springs 19.04 Bryninter for building Watchman shanty and 14.52 from Sacks & Brown referred to the finance committee for investigation with other minor items noted.

Duryea Borough Coul Mrethal Edeall Allen Brynmier Winn Cesentine Janes W. Cooper Harry Drake Barnes Board of Health Sacks & Brown Pittston Finance Committee

Local Social Notes Include Illness and Visits

In Spencer's mill a knee injury weeks ago allows limited movement with crutches. Mrs. Augusta Benjamin is ill, electrician Mr. Guild from Scranton suffers pleurisy at C M MecCon nell's. Mrs. GB L Slout hosted young guests for Miss Bennett of Factoryville on Saturday night.

Spencer's Mill Augusta Benjamin Guild Scranton C. M. MecConnell's GB. L. Slout Miss Bennett Factoryville

New Milford Society Notes Highlight Local Events

New Milford reports the arrival of a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis. The Presbyterian choir plans a Friday meeting at Miss Inez Aldrichs home. Nina Moore from Harford visits her mother. The WCTU hosts a parlor entertainment at Mrs C M Stelp's home next Thursday. Martha Society of the Baptist church met at Rev J K Mallorys home. Maggie Hayden visits Hallstead with Miss Anus Brown.

New Milford Mes Frank Lewis Altthe Son Presbyterian Choir Inez Aldrich Nina Moore Harford Women’s Christian Temperance Union C. M. Stelp Martha Society of the Baptist Church J. K. Mallory Maggie Hayden Hallstead Anus Brown

Local Grand Assembly Recalls Evening Program and Honors

An account from Moscow describes a gathering of the Grand Deputy of the Republic camp on Saturday evening with an interlating program. Several musical selections were performed and remarks given by local figures including Mr. Onin Wopsbicker and Lois Sayre.

Mike Ggudluieo Aputy the Republic Epen Henry Watvlell Dahmily Hiren Daleville Antonie Te Olla Epvakione Minuet Cote Prentlin Aig Place Doe Witton Ciwin Dilitin Malevitte Matig Plo Mie Onin Wopsbicker Mila Mattia Lois Sayre Lathrope Auranton Vielilig Site M. W. Venglin

Market Fluctuations Amid Mixed Signals and Bond Activity

A troubled trading day showed varied market moves with stock prices correcting after gains, while bank support and currency flows buoyed sentiment. Sugar and steel shares fluctuated as investors weighed a new stock issue and bond movements, with total sales around 1,000 shares and bonds advancing on first-day trading.

York Wrelligton New York Central Etogkion Amliie New Bond Naphal Banka Rene Alko Chicago United States

Local Produce Prices Listed With Grains and Dairy

Corrected by H. G. Dale lists beans per bushel at 84 60, potatoes per bushel 150, onions per bushel 1.00, butter from local creameries, and various preserved goods. The readable lines show market items, unit prices, and nearby dairy and produce notes.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave Barre Preach

Fragments of 19th Century Market Prices Across Commodities

Readable parts show prices for wheat and flour types, corn, oats, and other grains, plus notes on western and southern markets. Poultry items include fowls and ducks with demand indicators. receipts and quantities are listed in rough totals and totals for various regions.

Weather and market notes from New York and Duluth posting

Jan 15 market bulletin notes weak prices and mixed demand for dairy and creamery products. Elevators and stock levels show uneven trading with butter patted lower and creamery output indicated as falling. observers cite overall weak demand and shifting supplies in northern districts.

New York Ailguts Duluth Hays Apener Tose Mireli Ulosodl Biawes Saubs Ste Mickitons Wtotepion Creamery Matihinson Creamery Saade Gaey DM Agaltts Lange Wertorn

Grain Market Notes From Chicago Plainly Confused

A garbled Chicago grain market report describes bids, prices, and shipments with many errors. It mentions May wheat and various price figures, and references traders and outlets, but the text is largely unreadable.

Chicago Live Stock Market Report Amid Turbulent Trades

Readings from Chicago live stock market show mixed results with cattle hogs and sheep fluctuating. Traders noted volume and price movements across regions while leaders in baler and meat trades faced varied demand.

East Buffalo Sneaker Notes and Scrambled Items

Fragmented text from East Buffalo dated January 13 shows garbled lines about receipts, youths, pride, fame and various odd phrases. The readable content is minimal and does not form a coherent event or report.

For Sale Items Listing Various Household Goods and Wagons

Classified notices show a broad sale of household furniture, appliances, tools, bugles wagons and sleighs, timber and building materials, and more. Items include sewing machines, refrigerators, wardrobes, beds, shavings and kindling, a carload of goods from a factory and a carpet works in Lackawanna, plus several wagon and carriage entries with locations in Scranton and Olyphant.

del Lee M. T. Nelles

Public Sale and Rentals in Broad City Listings

Public sale announced by Welles & Torte y Attorneys at law for two shares pledged as collateral. Rentals include furnished front room with bath and gas near court house, and furnished rooms for rent at 30 Adams Avenue. Lost dog noted and multiple livestock market terms listed for East Liberty market area.

Mas Adams Avenue

Community Event Notes In Clark Summit Area

A fragmentary notice details a Saturday evening gathering at a local venue in Clark Summit with refreshments and a list of attendees including Matthey Ware, Cale Mureaman, Nelile Atguir, Viki Peilriets, Kua Townsend, Kite Miwn, and others. The text references a social or church function with a focus on fellowship and continued participation.

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Travel plans for Luackawanna line to California

Travelers may contact the local Luackawanna railroad ticket agent to arrange all details. They will provide rates, literature, and baggage handling, with routes via sleepers and day couches to Chicago and one change of trains to California.

Yhose Luackawanna Railroad Algo Chicago California

Various Help Wanted Ads From Madison and Wilkes Barre Area

A collage of late 19th or early 20th century help wanted notices showing young women seeking daglit, general delivery, and stenography posts, plus a young man seeking hotel work and a partnership notice. Names such as Madison and Wilkes Barre appear with addresses and short employment desires.

Sealed Proposals For County Projects Invite Bids

Sealed proposals are requested for multiple county projects with bids due by a stated deadline. Documents specify delivery to the county office and compliance with established procedures. Tender openings and evaluation will follow specified dates.

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