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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1900

Page

2

Curious Case of Philip Vetter and Local Notes in Susquehanna

Special from Susquehanna June 24 reports physician investigations into Philip Vetter of Brookdale showing a volatile temper tied to a lunar phase and a skin change. also marriage of J Storm Varick and Louise Swenson. plans for a 6000 barrel reservoir in Lanesboro. fruit crops favorable with cheaper berries asked. Erie railroad notes and local sightings include graduates from the Erie system, a large census in Montrose, and a deadly trio of accidents in Pittston including Joseph Casey John Coyle and James Delehanty with grim details.

Scranton Tabune Susquehanna Philadelphia Philip Vetter Brookdale Vetter Harmieces South Carolina Philip David I. Swenson Presbyterian Church J. Storm Varick Louise Swenson Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Canawaoda Water Supply Company Lanesboro Susquehanna County Automobile Club Tribune Fresh Air

Prize Debate at Bloomsburg Normal School

The annual prize debate between the Philologian society and the Webster Debating club took place in the Normal school’s auditorium. Contestants earned gold prizes. judges included W. A. Turnetach and others. G. Bhner Wilbur won first prize with strong affirmative performance on Philippine independence.

Bloomsburg Philologian Society Webster Debating Club Normal School Tok Socie Uea H. Oliver Philo Beran Cue U. Kimer Wilbur Binurvie Laurence Moors Marysville Mise Predrien Dioport W. DD. C Huntington Mille Micoel I. Yergs W. DD Portstown Jd. Tirant Kehler Mt. Carmel United States Philippine Lelands Judeca W. A. Turnetach H Maxleton Raymond Wilson Danville Martin Orangeville

Locals hold lawn social as pets gain attention

Kay Snyder owns a thoroughbred bird dow with a pointer named Jennie mother to ten puppies. A lawn social is planned at Mrs. George Snyder's home with ice cream served. Burglars last night hit Mr. F. E. Proper's store stealing twenty two pairs of Indies shoes and other small items. Last week butter and canned fruit were taken from An-

Shanton Tribune Nicholson Kay Snyder Jennie George Snyder F. EK Proper

Avoca News Briefs From Moosic and Surrounding Towns

John Loftus’s son from Moosic dies at Hilldale Sanitarium and is returned home for burial preparations. Wedding announced for Miss Mary Brehony and Benjamin McGlynn of New York City. Morton visits New London, Conn. Miss Margaret Aikman heads to Stroudsburg Normal School graduation. her sister Anna also in class. Jennie Newlin to spend weeks with friends in Boyertown. Mr and Mrs O H Darrow and daughter visit Scranton. School board retains same teaching corps for next year. Daughters of Virginial elect officers led by Elizabeth Hines and Cecelia McGlynn.

Pittston Joseph Casey Center Street John Coyle Upper Pittston James E. Delehanty West Pittston Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Decrated Jaxopl Coyle Weat Pitt James Hogan Union Street Jacob Moran Providence Joseph P. Delehanty Delehanty West Pittaton Ther Delehanty Dyeing Machine Works Touhill John & Llewellyn Joseph D. Deleharity George TA. Delehanty Joseph PP Delehanty John Loftus Moosic Hillaide Mary Mia Michael Brehony Menjamin McGlynn New York City Mire D.C Morton New London Margaret Aikman Stroudsburg State Normal School Anna Jennile Newlin Boyte H. Darrow Scranton C. F. Hoban Hila O. O'Malley Helen Dixon Margaret Henley Mary Kearney Vino Gibbons LB. Reap Alice Morahan Agnes Clifford Mary Keap Cecelia MecGlynn Margaret Ward Daughters of Virinhel Elizabeth Hines Dridget Walsh Cecelia McCilynn Anna Ward Alice Conway D. J. Burns Hlizabeth Lawler Hontine Margaret McKeon Margaret O'Malley Wiliam Hoban Owen Ruane Michael Hopkins St. Michael's Toronto M. J. Murray Bt. Bonaventure's

Hallstead Notes Move, Weddings, Crimes and Fairs

Hallstead scene includes Leonard moving to manage Mitchell House and Arthur Bradstreet joining as clerk. Burglary at Hand's grocery yields ham and tobacco loot. Miss Fannie Simrell to wed Warren F. Simrell at groom’s home with after-globe tour. Y P S C F hosts ice cream social at chair factory. funeral for Myler Curley noted. brass band music by Bullard’s.

Scranton Tribune Hallstead Leonard Owego Mitchell House John Stockholm Chas, Hawkins Hickory Grove Myrtle Swartz Elmira College C. E. Swartz Chair Peter Allen Fannie Simrell Warren F. Simrell Wiliam Street Guffalo Niagara Falls Toronto C.F The Baptist Church Myler Curley Greaat Bend St. Lawrence Allegheny John Palmer Celia Lannon Susquehanne M. J. Puffy

Fatal Wreck Near McDonough Claims Crew and Passengers

A deadly railroad wreck near McDonough killed conductor W A Barclay and eight Black section workers, with only three women aboard surviving. Fire hampered rescuers as bodies washed from the gorge and were gathered at dawn for burial. many victims could only be identified by papers in their pockets.

Macon McBonough Daylieht Atlanta McDonough Tila Ooensides W. A. Barclay Georgia Midland Gulf Road

Vast Debt and Language Lore Spur Varied Global Facts

The excerpt cites massive loans of up to £2,000,000,000 to nations, notes France leads in people over 10, Ireland’s text, and mentions St. Paul’s Cathedral and Great Britain trading grants. It explains archaic meanings of terms like idiot and clown, lists county names and many townships, and discusses calendar reform, a mountain in China rich in alum, and West Point founding in 1802 with 540 cadets.

France Ireland St. Paul's Cathedral Great Britain Mac Macdonald Donaldson Fairfax Mona “Ehurl Jackson Woshington Morrison Jeferman Wayne Clay China Mou-Chek United States Weat Point Army

Markets End Week With Irregular Moves On Volume

The New York market opened volatile as traders faced speculations on a bank statement and a mixed wheat influence. Northern Pacific led declines while United States bonds softened and several rail and industrial issues softened before a few rallies. Trading totaled 205,100 shares with mixed bank and commodity notes amid a broad market drift and headlines from the clearing house impact. Prominent listings included First National Bank, Scranton Bolt and Nut Co, and Scranton Passenger Railway bonds.

New York Northern Pacific Steele Tate Monk Storks Bend United States

Tunkhannock Attends Mehoopany Wedding Big List

Special to the Beranton Trifane from Tunkhannock reports attendees at Miss Mary Ingham’s Mehoopany wedding including Agnes Stark Flora White Kate Vose Myrtle Vose Elizabeth Kiefer Adelaide McKowan May Keithline Dr Tewksbury and wife Mrs Spaulding James Hight L F Camp Frank Miller Mr and Mrs Harry Billings F I Jennings Mrs GC Miller and John Fassett with mother, Miss Ray Hayden visiting Kingston. The note also lists local incidents and movements around town.

Beranton Trifane Tunkhannock Mary Ingham Mehoopany Agnes Stark Flora White Kate Vose Myrtle Vose Elisabeth Kiefer Adelaide McKowan May Keithline Dr. Tewksbury Mra. Spaulding James Hight L. F. Camp Frank Miller Harry Billings F. I. Jennings Conklin Torrey James White's Fery Wyoming County Wat Wilkes-Barre Hospital Moneypenny’s Glen D. Conklin Terry George Button George Terry James Terry Sheriff Gray Robert Pratt Dell Boutt Carbondale Winola Woolen Rose Herrick Chase Kington

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Child Relief

Fragmented OCR advert claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by mothers to cure colic and teething pain. Mentions gum problems and general relief, with garbled brand details and poor legibility.

Bargain Dept. Yard Goods at Johns Stores

Long list of discounted fabrics and broken lots offered in vivid description. Gingham fabrics in 34 inch widths at low prices, black dress goods and mohair brocades with strong colorings, and silk like silks advertised with savings from 19 cents to 65 cents per yard. Special lots include 46 inch mohair brocades and 45 inch all wool brocades.

Special Monday Deals on White Goods and Fabrics

White goods sale features dozen picnic napkins of fine twisled cotton with red borders. About 800 yards of white checked nainsook for dresses and waists, patterns selling at 15 cents. White dress goods including India linens dimities lawns priced at 18 cents. Full 10-4 bedspreads bleached with Marseilles patterns at 64 cents each, winter price would be higher.

Marseilles

Infants' Wear at Bargain Prices This Week

Retail note highlights baby clothing with gingham dresses at 49 to 50 cents and sun bonnets of white pique with embroidery edge. Emphasis on affordable nursey needs and quickly selling items.

Special Grocery Bargains At Dailey’s Market

Readable ad style list touts sale prices on Uneeda biscuits eggs butter catsup ham or tongue shred wheat drink cocoanut Van Camp’s Chili sauce sardines in oil soups and coffee blends with unit prices shown and enticing phrasing for shoppers.

Shepp van Camp Anderson

Wheat and dairy markets show firm and mixed patterns

The report details strong firm prices for wheat and flour while dairy churning conditions remain steady. It notes higher prices for butter and western creamery products with mixed futures.

Wheat market report fueled by weather and demand shifts

A New York commodities note from June 23 describes wheat and flour markets with mixed prices, weather impacts, and speculative buying. References to No 2 red, No 3, and dietary flour grades reflect brief price moves amid unsettled conditions and occasional profit taking.

New York Minnesota Peice Bakers Shahah Duluth Honkya Litige Deowmaker Tellatiler Malie

Deretionnd session on wheat market shows bullish opening

A fragmented report describes a volatile trading day with a strong early advance in wheat prices and a panic bullish mood. Prices moved after the bell at 4, with heavy selling by long traders limiting full market breakout.

Tye Longa

Market Woes and Wheat Prices Amid Turbulent Trading

Turbulent trading saw delayed short covering and strong demand from northwest buyers and foreign traders. July wheat rallied, cash quotes held firm for flour and bread grades while animal products and commodities mixed. receipts and clearances varied with regional activity and mixed year-over-year comparisons.

Cattle Leads and Sheep Receipts in Chicago Market

Chicago June 23 cattle receipts 209 natives wood to prime arears mixed stockers 4 75 140 calves 500 60 Texas fed steers 4 00 8.00 bulls 2600 3 0 sheep receipts 8 000 sheep and lambs slow good to choice Western sheep 4 84 7500 75 yearlings 408 00 native lambs western do 4 50 96 7 Reveiptible week cattle 8 000 steers 100 800 sheep 10 400

Chicago Texas Fed Hoge—ieceipte Ladid

Cattle and Sheep Auction Totals Reported at East Buffalo Sale

At East Buffalo on June 2 cattle ranged from 40 head of calves to mixed lots with top yearlings and lambs. Prices varied with calves around 64.25 and pigs at about 5.50, while heavy stock and rough figures totaled roughly 4.70 to 4.00.

East Buffalo Comemn Khehen Hilda

New York Live Stock Market Report

Market notes from New York show weak demand with no trading. Calves steady while sheep and lamb offerings price around 4.70 to 4.75 per unit, cull prices near 102.75, lambs about 40, and miscellaneous items listed with varied prices.

New York Neevea Sheen Hoge Nomil

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

East Liberty market notes show cattle steady to extra with steady and higher hogs and sheep. Prices mix across categories with prime hogs around 60 and weights and calves listed in the 4.00 to 7.00 range, reflecting general demand and market activity.

Unclear Credit Balances and Shipments Reported

Fragmentary item notes credit balances and shipments with no bid reports. Mentions FLO8 cer tisentes and non reported runs in and from OH city in June.

OH City

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned

Caution issued against ointments containing mercury for catarrh as internally taken remedies may harm the body. The warning notes that mercury compounds act on blood and mucous membranes and should be avoided.

F. Taleo

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