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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1900

Page

5

Watkins returns home after two years away in the West

Thomas G. Watkins arrives in Forest City after roaming the western states for about two years. He notes higher wages in the far west but says Pennsylvania compares favorably overall. The town discusses a caucus in Budd building and a proposed ward voting place change.

Scranton Tribune Forest City Thomas G. Watkins Watkins Pennsylvania Budd Building Montrose Budd Forest City News Frank Hines Scranton William Watkins Thomas Waite, Jr Hillside Coal and Iron Company A. L. Morgan Elizabeth Higgins Peckville Elmer Swingleiver O'Malla Delaware Street

He Had Cause to Rejoice in Sudden Cure

A young man suffered a severe cramp colic and relief came after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, as witnessed by B F Hess of Dickey's Mountain PA. He recovered quickly and rejoiced. Sold by all druggists and Matthews Brothers agents.

B. F. Hess Miller and General Merchant Dickey's Mountain Matthews Brothers

Honesdale News: Engineer Found Dead and Fire Destroys Home

Wesley F. Rogers, 41, Erie Railroad engineer on the Honesdale branch and Civil War veteran, was found dead in his engine cab due to heart disease after a run between Lackawaxen and Rowland. A Union Hill fire destroyed a double dwelling, origin suspected from a kitchen stove, with $5000 insurance. Republican borough officers caucus set for January 27 in the town hall. The Tribune erratum notes the Honesdale Opera House reference should read young lads, and the Wilesek Concert company is booked for the Christian Endeavor course though it was canceled.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Wesley F. Rogers Lackawaxen Rowland Erie Railroad Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company John Dean Lawrence Leingfielder Union Hill Tribune Honesdale Opera House Wilesek Concert Company Christian Endeavor

Restore Circulation To Break Up The Cold

The text suggests warming the body to revive blood flow and dispel cold symptoms. It emphasizes rest, warmth, and perhaps circulating air or movement as remedies. No concrete medical guidance or sources are provided.

Moran funeral in St John’s. town rites noted

Funeral services for the late William Moran were held at St John’s Catholic church with Requiem high mass and interment at Laurel Hill cemetery. Also noted are social visits, deaths, local resignations, inspections, local politics, and upcoming meetings across Susquehanna County.

Funeral and civic notices from Moosic area today

The morning features the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Mc Donell of Moosic with a Requiem Mass at St Marys and burial in St Marys cemetery. Also this afternoon the Passion Play at Surefield Opera House with matinee at 4 and admission prices. A cake sale at Rev BD Smythes home and a Metho dist TEA in Jason Harris hall on Washingtons birthday. Several locals visit relatives in Allentown Bayonne and Lonacening. A Democratic primary in First ward on June 26 seeks councilman school director judge and inspector. Injuries include Mrs T J Newton in a fall and John Hallatone injured in the eye at Robinson Law colliery.

Thomas McDonell Moosic St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Surefield Opera House BD. T. Smythe Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Jason Harris’ Hall George Andrews Allentown Gillick Thomas Peebles Lonacening Thomas Borthwick James Howell Bayonne N. J T. J. Newton John Hallatone North End Robinson & Law James Thomas

Longtime resident dies in Scranton home

A town native who moved to Scranton two years ago died Wednesday at his father in law Martin Maloney's home in Continental Hill West Scranton. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon with interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Bernard Quinn has returned from Newport News after a year's residence there.

Scranton Martin Maloney Continental Hill Cathedral Cemetery Bernard Quinn Newport News

Local News Briefs From Pittston And Surrounding Areas

A South Wales singer Mies M. J. Willames plans a home call in Trearkey, South Wales, next Wednesday. James Lane reports a soldier son in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, says British communications are restricted. Engle Hose Co. No. 1 holds a weekly fall in Armory hall. Riot cases from Stevens colliery eyed for next week, likely postponed. Two strangers shoplift collars in a Pittston store and face grand jury action. Oiward Fitzpatrick surpasses A. T. Walsh as Pittston’s Whikes-Barra Record assistant. Thieves loot sixty five chickens at Port Manchard. heads twisted from the roosts. Stanley Gudden’s lamp incident causes burns when he saves a burning lounge. John Goulden of Hughestown joins Georgetown University baseball team. former Honesdale star pitched well. OMeLila Coal Co plans pension-pool study of employee conditions and capacities.

Beranton Tribune Pittston Mies M. J. Willames RM. A. M South Wales Robert Parry West Pittston Trearkey James Lane Pietermaritahera South Africa Engle Hose Company Armory Hall Stevens Colliery William Fay Oiward Fitzpatrick A. T. Walsh Whikes-Barra Record Samuel Hodson Fannie Taylor Port Manchard Stanley Gudden High Gudden John Goulden Hughestown Georgetown University Washington, D.C Crack Honesdale Omelila Pennsylvania Coal Company

Community Notices From Factoryville Area

Local residents report property transfers with Fred Thomas seizing possession of Kathe Hughes's former home. Various families attend funerals in Tompkinsville and Durvey. Bilious illness and grip affect M G Pentecost and Dora Robinson remains critical. Alington Mutual Fire Insurance reports a strong year with $774.0 insured and officers re-elected. Neva M. S God meetings to continue generating local interest.

Dora Robinson Alington Mutual Fire Insurance Company Praud A. G. Wheeler Leah Chapman Stella Marey Durvey TD Snyder Penobscot W. H. Stone B.C Bherman Green Ridge H. Walter White Carbondaly George A. Davie Nev God

Markets Show Brisk Turnaround After Week of Apathy

New York stock activity picks up with broadening business and gains in a wide list of stocks led by a buying surge tied to anticipated weekly cash gains by banks. The market strengthens with Steel and Wire, Missouri Pacific, and railroad bonds showing strength. total volume 344,900 shares.

New York Third Avenue Missouri Paelite Wtrong Steel and Wire Shorts United States

Peruna Medicine Co promotes catarrh cure nationwide

An 1890 map and promotional letters extol Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh and related illnesses. The piece cites government mortality data by state, testimonials from politicians and officials, and household endorsements praising Peruna as a tonic and preventive for coughs colds and grippe.

Peruna Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio

Grain and dairy markets show firm tones in New York report

The New York market notes wheat firm, flour inactive yet steady, and corn and oats listing mixed movements. Dairy items including butter cheese and creamery products run steady to higher while live poultry and eggs show dull to weak demand. shipment figures list 2,000 bushels of wheat, 34,000 of corn, and 7,000 of oats.

New York Duluth Foo Atlowt Lee Mugle Pennsylvania Philadelphia Brealy Western Famy Western Creamery Southern Paulleys Paulleys—Fire, Fale Demons, Fowls, Choles, Wtoalee Do. Fair To Geal, Shellie

Wheat Market Slump Amid Frost Damage and Global News

Chicago prices show declines as liquidation fears grip the wheat market. Reports cite Edverpool demand and frost harm to French crops, with cash quotes listed for flour, wheat, corn, rye, oats, barley, and other commodities, reflecting varied grain futures and regional markets.

Chicago Dun Edverpool Harley Skate Gatt Hh

Chicago Market Rumors Signal Quiet Trading Day

Chicago traders report a quiet session with feeders in good supply and steady demand. Prices range from selected stocker cattle to mixed stockers, with values around 1.25 per pound for lighter deliveries and varied quality for larger lots.

Chicago

Cattle and Hogs Budgets Noted in Livestock Sale

Fragmentary market notes show cattle prices with references to heavy and light weights, calves and heifers, beef steers and heifers, and a total bulk sale value of about 4.0 million dollars. Sheep and lamb figures appear with native and western flocks, hogs listed around one hundred head, and a large herd size implied.

Wyceiter San Dogsihe Eno Eholca Westery

Market Report Signals Slow Demand Across Livestock

New York trading day shows slow beeves with limited demand for cattle and hogs. Calves and lambs steady to lower as buyers hold back. one car unsold. Prices listed include mixed figures for cows, oxen, and sheep with modest activity and caution in the market.

New York

Unclear OCR fragment with mixed numbers and terms

Fragmentary text listing mixed items and monetary figures with unclear context. Reads like a damaged inventory or market note mentioning sums such as 5000, 455, 874, and 7544.85, plus terms like heat, Yorke, lambs, calves.

Fost Don Oudiu Hice Sabroughs Fiat

Civ Credit Balances and Barrels Report

A summary of credit balances related to shipments shows totals around 1.64 credits with certificates issued and no birds. Tul bare rele averaine notes 102,06? barrels and 87,170 barrels reported as averages.

Averaine

Liver Pills Ad Promotes Digestion After Dinner

An old advertisement touts Dr Amnew's Liver Pills to aid digestion after a hearty meal. It claims quick, pleasant relief with a “thin effective little pill” in oil and offers a 40 dose supply for sale by Matthews Bros. and W. Z. Clairk.

Dr. Amnew Matthews Bros W. Z. Clairk

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