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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1901

Page

7

Sixty Years of Marriage Celebrated in Starrucca

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Smith in Starrucca Pa. The party featured decorations, a rain-disrupted program, nine grandchildren, and a moving toast from Scotland. The article recalls their 1901 golden anniversary and includes verses about heather and home.

Mrs Angus Smith Starrucca Starvicea Bedtland Myr Angene Smith Starrueen Frogy Smith Win Scotlid

Social gathering and note of local visitors

Miss Mary Ward of Waelniten Neon attends rites for friend Miss Litfle Pratt of State street. Miss Nellie Mack visits Middletown New York while Miss uth Jolson hosts guests on State street. Attiste wins feature. cards and games and refreshments follow. Names include Vera Maytor Florence Wilkins Nellie Mow Virgil Baylon Maurice Hinkley and others.

Nichelle Mary Ward Waelniten Neon Litfle Pratt State Street Nellie Mack Middletown N.Y Uth Jolson Attiste Wilkins Abies AleConnoelh Vera Maytor Florence Wilkins Nihel Stark Virgil Vaylon Maurice Hinkley Willaa Roek Cine Root Nak Winslet Hinkley Nellie Mow Laweenville Ihel Stark Hente von Puesday WB. . Dahnsen Mee Ab Webb Path Debi Ren Spond Latke Nichulet

Children’s Day Observed at Congregational Chapel

Welsh Hill reports a Children’s Day service held Sunday with restored parts under Divine guidance led by Miss Amelia Hwan of Olyphant and others. The Rev T M Harvis’s father is seriously ill with blood poisoning. Mrs Davies also ill. Parsonage undergoing painting. John Watkins building a new barn foundation. farmers busy planting as rain ceased.

Diavine Amlerrhid Hwan Olyphant Vieitie Tanvix Tt. M. Harvis Thomas Davies PL Shiber John Watkins

Erie track work and Walton July celebration noted

The Erie is improving its tracks at Uniondale with gravel from Barton New York near Owego. The Susquehanna band will furnish music for the July celebration at Walton New York. Miss Julia Buckley of Binghamton visits Susquehanna relatives. The body of Wille Kimley, who drowned in the river near Oakland side, was recovered downstream after being snagged with large hooks.

Susquehanna The Erie Uniondale Barton N. Y Owego Susquehanna Band Walton W. O. Graham Lake Charles Tan Nat Brisk Julia Buckley Binghamton Busquehanna Samuel Birdsall Edward Mego Frank Polner Pullen Palace Mite George D. Burt Corning S. Y Dubkland Wille Kimley Oakland

Warren street hotel gets a new roof and improvements

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Tunkhannock June 1 reports Martin Clifford undertaking a new roof and other improvements at the Warren street hotel. The item also notes a string of local social visits, movements, and minor injuries including a child with membranous croup and Mrs. C. D. Terry’s family.

Tunkhannock Warren Street Martin Clifford Jessar C. D. Terry de EP. Coult CG. T. Crawford Fretoryville James Doubler Springville Oscie Carpenter Harrison Street

Socials and visits fill New Milford week

St Mark's church hosts a lawn social on June 18 at Mrs C D Blandings residence. Mrs John Hayden of Binghamton visits. Miss Katherine Shields entertains Miss Bessie Taylor of Nicholson. Mrs J L Moore returns from Lebtnysville to see daughter Mrs George Leonard. An ice cream social at Buaplise church led by AL Benson on June 1M. George Pratt and wife visit Nicholson relatives. Oda Fellows' memorials set for Sunday at Presbyterian church led by Rev Ives Mallory and Charles Smith. Dr and Mrs T D Snyder of Seminton guests this week. Baseball planned Sat between local club and Montrose. Minner Tel and Mrs Shrk Wood guests of Will Van Cott. Lillian Titsmith Grace Titmin and Herbert Brewster of Montrose visit.

Scranton Tribune New Milford St. Mark’s Church C. D. Blanding John Hayden Binghamton Katherine Shields Bessie Taylor Nicholson JL. W. Moore Lebtnysville George Leonard AL Benson Buaplise George Pratt Oda Hell Presbyterian Church Ron Ives Mallory Charles Smith TD. M. Snyder Seminton Montrose

Children’s Day Exercises at Methodist Church Next Sunday

Honesdale reports Children’s Day exercises planned for the Methodist Church next Sunday evening. Dr Edwin Burns returns from a two week absence in Philadelphia and Washington. Delaware and Madsen pay the Honesdale branch employees on Thursday. A noisy early morning steam whistle disrupts sleep as workers are called to duty. Saturday marks the first baseball game of the season at Athletic Park between Olyphant and Honesdale with expected better patronage if well attended.

Honesdale Methodist Edwin Burns Philadelphia Washington Delaware and Madsen Pavaster Whhl Athletic Park Olyphint

Born Slave Who Gained Fame Willys of St Benedict the Moor

William A Willys a noted sacristan and learned figure of the Roman Catholic church at St Benedict the Moor died in New York. Born on a plantation at Mount Vernon he rose from slavery to study in Rome arriving in 1858 in his teens and became known as The Pope's Little Black.

William A. Willys St. Benedict the Moor New York United States Mount Vernon General Washington Willyous Washington Rome Propaganda Willums Corrigan

Life of a Southern Cleric and Scholar

Outbreak of the Civil War prevented his return as a priest though he never was ordained. He chose teaching and literary pursuits and spoke Latin Mallan and Frenen with Nueney. He served as assistant librarian at Pratt Library in Baltimore and as sacristan and assistant librarian at the Roman Catholic University in Washington. He directed eight years as sacristan at St Benedict the Mone and was regarded as an oracle by his peers for knowledge of Southern families. His papers and magazine writings on race and history are expected to hold literary value.

Nueney Pratt Library Baltimore Roman Catholic University ii Washington Church of St. Benedict the Wilyms South

The Younger Brothers Raids and Clemency Pleas

A historical account notes Minnesota lawmakers consider clemency for the Younger brothers and James gang figures tied to infamous bank and train robberies. It recalls the 1876 Northfield Bank raid and other felonies, detailing origins, battles with authorities, trials, and long imprisonment.

Market Turbulence With Mixed Stocks In New York Session

A turbulent New York market saw dust of speculation amid uneven gains and declines across key shares. Colorado and Pennsylvania steel, Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, and other rails led activity while United States Steel weakened on doubts about rival firms. Total bonds and millions traded, with conversion issues showing strength and diverse railroad stocks advancing or retreating as the day closed.

New York Dune Meni Dhe Oloimenn Penticavivania Steel Company Wall Street Colomido Faet Conde Colorado Harriman Owe Pir Penman Vanio Tennesse Alabama Steel Ad Wire Company United States Wein Gould Harriman Willows Union Pacific St. Paul Northwestern Railroad Union Poole Misael Paclie Denver Sie Grande Maltimore Ohio Ft Facor Opointa Clevelul Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Northern Minneapolia North American Western Union

Local Produce Prices From Nearby Markets

Readable fragments show various produce items and prices including beans peas and potatoes. Entries mention bushels and barrels with assorted terms like Bermuda onions and patent varieties, though many figures and names are garbled.

Gy Dale Lackawanna

Wheat and Poultry Prices Highlight Regional Market Report

A historical market brief details prices and shipments for wheat corn oats and poultry. Notable figures include 3 000 barrels of flour and 8 007 000 pounds in sacks along with 151 000 bushels of corn and 605 000 bushels of oats. Prices for fowl and eggs show steady demand with several regional brands and farm names referenced.

Philatelpha God Dee Abe Wittter Siiat Ste . Do Southorn Hills Dade Ile Harvele Lola Dersey

Market report with mixed dairy futures and grain notes

The report shows fluctuating dairy and grain prices with several items steady or slightly firmer. References to No 2 red, wheat futures, and various regional dairy products indicate a tentative market with modest gains and declines as export demand and weather cues influence sentiment.

Downed Golfine and Grain Prices Amid Market Close

Market notes show various grain quotes and meat prices with mixed movement. Wheat oats and corn listed with No 2 and No 3 grades. beef and pork figures provided for traders, with parentheses indicating bids and market terms.

For Rent and Sale Notices from Local Tribune Building Ads

A flood of classified items offers space for light manufacturing on the Tribune building fourth floor and furnished rooms for rent in various locations. Listings include a flat on Washington Avenue, a cottage near Linden Street, and rooms at Wayne Avenue with modern improvements. One third interest in a general store in Avoca is offered with delivery wagons and equipment. inquiries directed to Minooka and local brokers.

CES First National Ie Scranton Savings Third National Bank Tee Economy Light Ees Lacka Trust Sale Deposit Co Qglark & Snover Co Eeses Ory Scranton Scranton Iron Fence & Mfg. Co I Lackawanni Dairy Co Vruat Co County Savings Bank the Phrat National Bank Carbondale Ipla Standard Drilling Co Aeenee Nation Bank Scranton Holt and Nut Co Poonle's Riro New Mexico Hy. & Wennees Ee People's Street Railway Tribune Avoca Trooks & Dales Inquire South Side Store Co Minooka

Chicago Market Report Wheat and Livestock Prices

Chicago market notes show mixed cattle and sheep activity with buyers steady to weak. Prices quoted include heavy steers near 5.55 to 5.60 with softer bids on some lots, and sheep and lamb values varying by category with bulk sales highlighting light to medium offerings and high demand for selected receipts.

Chicago Athens Bntelwiry Texang Sato

East Liberte cattle and pig market notes brief

Market fragments report various cattle and pig lots including prime stock, mediums, and yearlings. Entities mention East Liberte, FeO leg sligher, Sikh, MTR, 1101 pigs, 3405.00 figures, SLO 1 and SLT 8 classifications, with notes on culls, common to good quality calves, and soy veal calves.

Fair York

Beewrs Nogales Veal and Hogs Market Report

New York on June 1 reports little trade activity with no major movements. Prices show declines with prime veal at 20 dollars and buttermilks nominal. sheep movements slow, cattle steady. hogs under strong demand with nominal quotations for state listings.

New York

Farm Cargo Items and Shipments Listed in Ledger

The fragment lists cattle, lambs, sheep, hogs and cars with quantities. It notes shipments of fifty cars, calves, and lambs, plus totals in a dated entry likely 2010 and prices such as 8505.10. Reads as an agricultural commerce ledger item.

City June 1 Credit Balances and Shipments Report

O1 City reports credit balances of 15 and certificates with no bids. Shipments total 559 with an average of 03. ATA runs 82 and 18, average TR.ATU.

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Base Ball Headlines From AL and NL Storm Weekend

Multiple league games report across cities including Boston Philadelphia Milwaukee Baltimore and Washington with lineups featuring Battersen Miller Shaw Lewis Schr mok and Powers Cantillony Cantillony Plank and Maloney. umpires listed as Mani e ui Connery Sheridan and Connolly. Weather noted as rain in Washington.

Philadelphia Rok EL Milwaukee Cece Mhiiladelpild Co Lomololdo Garvin Connery Maloney Plank and Powers Uniqoiire—Cantillony

Umpire-Shower Officials Named Across Cities

Umpires Cunningham and Kimelie assigned to key fixtures in Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis with groups Butterion Hughes Par on Kling Dagglhy McPyrland Newton Helgen Day and Brodkivw listed for various pairings in a dense sports page update.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Dagglhy McPyrland Newton Helgen St. Louie

College Games At Providenco Brown University

Fragmentary notes mention readings of scores and teams such as Allentown Harrisburg Lancaster and Middletown with middling references to a tbrlisle Indians at Providenco Brown University. The fragmentary text records two games and possible college matchups without complete results.

Providenco-Brown University Tbrlisle Indians

New Potomac Bridge Replacement Planned

The Army Engineers board, appointed months ago, will report on constructing a new bridge across the Potomac about 500 feet from the historic long bridge used by Union armies.

Long Bridge Board of Army Engineers Potomar

Bridge plan approved for a new government span

A wartime report outlines a bridge plan on the Potomac river area involving engineers Lt Col Charles J. Allen and Captains Burr Davis and Beach. The design proposes two 2 foot springs and a 200 foot drawbridge to replace an old span within four years, with Pennsylvanian railroads to use the new government bridge.

Old Done Vielhan Peninsyl- Viola Tellroad Tn Sur Charles J. Allen Bileward Burr Davising Beach AL Boomin Tasonry Idevs Benor Pres Cmedy Petey Leonbas God Luis Wait Advannoage Hhinger Toythaods Bu Janis

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