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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

2

Universalist convention at Towanda condemns anti-canteen law

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Towanda June 13 reports a Universalist convention adopting a resolution condemning the federal canteen law interpretation. The group urges enforcement of the law and calls for a new explicit act abolishing canteens. Dr. Atwood delivered the sermon, stressing honesty and public virtue.

Universaliate Towanda Scranton Tribuna Congress of the United States Brethren of All Ulster Churches Atwood TH. A. Abbott Mr. Palmer Mansfield

Old Blue Law Enforced In Towanda

PF J Brennan a confectioner was charged with selling peanuts and oranges on Sunday and fined 7 dollars with costs total 7 87 after paying. He then secured a warrant for Abel King who was found guilty for purchasing goods that day and paid 4 87 in costs and fine. Authorities expect more arrests and trials in higher court.

Scranton Tribune Towanda PF. J. Brennan Justice of the Peace Brennan Abel King

Five boilermakers arrive as Sayre labor talks loom

Towanda reports that five boilermakers were sent by the railroad company to Sayre and are housed in a paldee car near the boiler shops. Two Lehigh Valley Coal and Iron police joined by Detective Caskey and other officers assist as talks aim for a quiet settlement.

Towanda Sayre Lehigh Valley Coal and Iron Police J. Holly Phillipsburg J. Hackett Easton Caskey

Gibson News Roundup Reports Local Visits and Fourth of July Plans

Gibson notes John Follet and wife of SheMeld Illinois visiting friends in town. Mrs E H Sweet visits her mother Mrs S D Pickering and sister Kathryn in Scranton. Gibson plans an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration this year. Mrs James Herrick visited her parents in Hepbottom last week. There will be a platform dance at the town hall.

Scranton Tribune Gibson John Follet SheMeld, Ill D. Pickering Kathryn Scranton James Herrick Hepbottom

Local Honesdale Notes and Upcoming Excursions

Special to the Scranton Triline from Honesdale dated June 13 reports Miss Rebecca Thompson home from Ithaca for the winter term. Scranton guests include Mrs. Charlesworth visiting her son Edward on Dyberry Avenue and Mrs. Reed T Burns staying with Dr. Edward Burns. Several locals attend weddings and commencements in Scranton and Northampton. The new water company advances Cajaw pond cleanup to supply fall water to Union and Bunnell hills. A cottage week is planned near Beech Grove with Verna Steinman Helen Fowler Kate Brady Katharine Gaylord and others. Erie railroad excursion to New York departs Newchurgh Saturday June 16, return Monday. round trip fare three dollars.

Honesdale Rebecca Thompson Ithaca N. Y Charlesworth Scranton Edward Dyberry Avenue Lulu McGarry George H. Birdsall Honésdale Charlotte J. Bauman Northampton Mass New Water Company Union Hill Bunnell Hill Beech Grove Verna Steinman Helen Fowler Kate Brady Katharine Gaylord Alice Sims Falls Church Carrie Stevens Erie New York Newchurgh

Local Property Improvements Highlight June Thompson News

June Thompson notes ongoing home upgrades at the head of Pleasant Street by William Van Horn and A H Crosler applying paint to updated residences. Charles Crozer handles additional carpentry for R F Howard's house as a new harness shop lumber arrives on Jackson Street near Pickering Wilmarth Co. Mrs King reshapes a front room that housed E C Dayton’s jewelry and printing office. B C Layton relocates to the justice’s office room under the corner store as Rev P R Tower and wife travel by wagon.

Scranton Tribune Thompson William van Horn Pleasant Street A. H. Crosler Charles Crozer R. F. Howard Pickering, Wilmarth & Co Jackson Street

Franklin and Tower reunions set for weekend in Harford

Attendees plan a Franklin reunion tomorrow and a Tower reunion on Saturday. A Thompson celebration follows Corner Days with bands, a glee club, and speeches by foreign visitors. Edgar Davis at the Jefferson House displays twin calves about one week old.

Harford Franklin Tower Thompson Glee Club Edgar Davis Jefferson House

Local notes from Forest City and vicinity June 13

William Sealy of Wandling moved his family to Forest City and lives in Coll Lait's house on Dundaff Street. Prof C T Thorpe and wife visit relatives at Susquehanna. Sheriff Maxey of Montrose returns with mother in law Mrs Thomas Trown for a two week visit. Minnie McKee and Frank McKee of Lake Como attend Mrs John Yeager’s funeral. Clifford breaker runs full time to dispose of coal from Clifford mine No 2 shaft and slope. St Joseph Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society to run a July excursion. date and place TBD. Mrs Michael Krantz returns from Honesdale where she cared for daughter Katie ill with scarlet fever. T J Pentecost taken suddenly ill at his Delaware Street home. condition improved today.

Forest City William Sealy Wandling Coll“Lait Dundaff Street C. T. Thorpe Susquehanna Sheriff Maxey Montrose Thomas Trown Minnie McKee Frank McKee Lake Como John Yeager Clifford Dlfford St. Joseph Katie T. J. Pentecost Delaware Street James F. Blessing Oakland Township Oakland Congregational Church Rey Boughton MeKune Brandt Chair Factory Ia Hallatead Letite Mra. Jagger Henry T. Birchard Broadstreet David Lofgren New York City Oaklands G. G. Cochran Erie Western Cleveland Ohio L. L. Twilley Baltimore Ernest Prinentel Philadelphia M. D. Erwin Willow Street Thomas Nicholson South Pine Street E. B. Hardenbergh Honesvile Pennsylvania Susquehanna County Taft Mitchell West Main Street Susquehanna County Christian Endeavor Uniondale Lansing Scranton Charles Lee Carbondale F. FE. Brush & Sons Oakland Sucasuehanna Matthews Building Osborne Block Charles A. Smith B. T. Glidden Maple Avenue Wayne County Erle Railroad Company Susquehanna Public Schools Wyoming Seminary Julia W. Cc. Cruser Montrose Democrat M. A. Hickey New York Julia Manzer South Gibson Lake Villa Minots St. John's James Blessing New Milford James F. Bles James Fagan St. Lawrence Catholic Church Great Bend St. Mary's Church Harry G. Brush Oakland Side Wilkes-Barre D. Purtell Binghamton Fred Pride Riverside Park Lanesboro

Peckham Visit and Local Events Highlight Brooklyn Notes

Mr and Mrs George Peckham of Waverly PA visit relatives in Brooklyn and return home. Universalist and Presbyterian churches plan Children s Day services next Sunday. Manning Perigo breaks shoulder while leading a mol and Nelson Packard begins tax collection duties.

Scranton Tribune Brooklyn George Peckham Waverly Kev Sage Waldir Universalista Towanda Universalist Church B. Eldbridge Universalist Presbyterian

Children’s Day services bless Scranton churches

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports high attendance at Children’s Day services in the Presbyterian and Methodist churches with elaborate decorations and well rendered child performances. Four year old Ince Button was struck by a horse while crossing the street. no bones were broken and recovery is expected.

Scranton Tribune Nicholson Arthur C. Thompson Peckville Troxell Mr. Green Scranton Little Ince Button Dr. Decker

Funeral for James F Blessing Held in Susquehanna

The funeral of James F Blessing of Oakland township was held at Oakland Congregational church and interred at MeKune Cemetery. News notes report Erie railroad employment, milk price talks and a coming excursion from Binghamton to Riverside Park, plus local visits and upcoming events in Susquehanna County.

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Des Moines User

Mrs. B Doty of Des Moines Iowa thanks the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for its performance in coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She expresses gratitude and urges continued use. Matthews Bros. are wholesale and retail agents with the product available at druggists.

Doty Des Moines Iowa Matthews Bros

Forthcoming events and local notices in Factoryville

Reports a 10 year old boy breaking his collar bone after a fall last Tuesday. A lawn social at the Methodist parsonage Friday night June 15. Lackawanna railroad adopts a new June 10 schedule claiming best service. Children’s Day at the church on June 24. East Lake Sheridan road to be built with Nicholson supervisors to receive bids. Census work in progress in nearby townships. Mr and Mrs Walter B Cobb of Scranton visiting. First quarterly meeting at the Methodist church next Sunday.

Lake Sheridan Nicholson Township Fleetville Brown Clinton Township Walter B. Cobb Scranton

Peruna praised as tonic for exhausted women in ad

A Wisconsin reader touts Peruna as a nerve tonic for tired feeble women, claiming it strengthens digestion, sleep, and circulation, guards against colds, and restores vitality in summer. extols Health and Beauty by Dr. Hartman and offers free literature from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio.

Mary Goerbin Medrod Wis Pernane Peruna Hartman Peruna Medicine Company Columbus Ohio

Markets Rise on Rain Relief and Foreign Stock Gains

New York stocks advanced early aided by a better zone for foreign markets and rain relief for drought areas in the northwest. The grain market lagged as northern growers urged louder selling pressure while Baltimore and Ohio moved up with 2,000 shares traded. The session ended firm with notable steel stock rally driven by hopeful demand. total sales reached 21,199,000 with United States Steel improving as bids rose.

New York Shine Baltimore Olio Wits Etoone United States

Local Market Prices Note Fragmentary Shoppers Guide

Cropped OCR fragment lists prices for groceries and farm goods with items like beans and flour board. figures appear partial and uncertain. Mentions are unclear but include price cues such as 2.45 and 4.25 and generic terms beans flow er patent.

Wheat Market Notes From Philadelphia June 1

Wheat prices show quiet steady demand across grades with reports of fair to good quality. Poultry and livestock prices rise as shipments include 2,000 barrels of flour and 610 000 pounds of various goods alongside corn and wheat consignments in a broad market update.

Philadelphia New York Contiwestern

Ambiguous New York dairy and industry notes

Fragmentary OCR from a New York page mentions dairy terms, products, vendors, and equipment. It references creameries, white and red varieties, and assorted store items with scattered names and figures, but key details are unclear.

Wheat Falls Then Rises in Chicago Grain Report

Chicago grain notes show wheat opening weak due to northeast rains, then rebounding with reports from the region. Corn prices slipped and stayed down, while the overall grain and flour markets reflected mixed but cautious activity. Market details include various wheat, corn, rye, and flour notes with tentative price ranges and commodities.

Chicago Hiatige Thea Harley Timothy Rites Bhdad Thalye Eldes

Chicago cattle and hog market mixed with steady to lower quotes

Market reports from Chicago show cattle opening steady to weak with feeder stock firm and varied price readings across classes. Prices for cows, steers, heifers, and hogs appear mixed with some ranges given and several figures distorted by OCR but indicating weaker and steadier shifts.

Market Reports From New York Livestock Auction

The June 11 notice lists Teev ee Steers and early selections priced around 70 for steer stock. Calves Veoala opemal steady with butter and milk products noted. Sheep and Hogs show slower sales with lower lambs and mixed cattle values. feeding hogs quoted as fairly steady.

New York Monilay Stowly

East Buffalo Cattle Prices and Sheep Market Report

East Buffalo New York June market notes show cattle and calves with mixed futures. Hecht steer and cows traded at varied weights with prices around 84.00 for certain cattle and several lots including yearlings and wethers offered. sheep and lambs show action for culls and fair to good weight offerings.

East Buffalo N. V

East Liberty Cattle Market Report Highlights Varied Beef, Hogs and Calves

Eastern market notes list categories with prices for heavy hogs light hogs and yorkers as well as wethers and lambs. Calves and spring lambs are shown with price ranges and quality terms amid a mix of abbreviations.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Sworn Testimony by Cheney

Frank J. Cheney declares his firm Arm of FJ Cheney Co. will pay $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Oath sworn in Toledo Ohio with seal. Cure said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists and Hall's family medicines.

State of Ono City of Toledo Lucas County J. Cheney FJ. Cheney & Co Toledo Gleason Hall Chen O

Our Great One Hour Friday Sales

Jonas Long's Sons promotes a Friday sales event promising rich options and attractive attractions. The notice invites readers to review the program for tomorrow and gauges customer opinion on the exceptionally prepared menu.

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