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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1900

Page

5

Rail wreck on Delaware Lackawanna and Western shocks Monroe county

A northbound coal train backing to take water bumped a gondola off the track, spilling into a milk train and causing heavy damage to the gondola and five cars. Heavy rains flooded Stroudsburg area with several mills closing for a day. Houses basements and streets were inundated, with dams breaking and bridges swept away.

Stroudsburg Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad R. Y. Schwarz Monroe County Brookheads Iron Bridge Columbia Avenue Jacob Smith West Stroudsburg Busquehanna Minst Dutch Flats Lancaster Pocono Wilkes-Barre Faston

Spring Bath Ends in Nicholson Aftermath

Nicholson reports the town recovering from spring flooding. The river returns to normal depth despite damaged Willams street and fences. Residents recount rescue events including six people saved from a four foot current. Pudding, preserves and vegetables appear in many cellars while an opera house chairs shift in damp air. A dancing class attempt fails though drummers see steady business. a Monday evening entertainment features David Garrick impersonations. Rev Wisken returns from Seranton with Universalist church support. Ralph Williams of Scranton attends with local friends.

Scranton Tribune Nicholson Willams Street W. W. Warner Grace George Fred Smith Willie Eady Hoy Shields Warren Quick Carbondale Opera House Wisken Seranton Universalist Church Willard Howe Keystone Bureau David Garrick Ralph D. Williams Scranton

Towanda Briefs Report Local Commerce and Incidents

Eppecial to the Scranton Tribune Towanda March 1 notes Ralph Momlles seaux bought a Jersey City jewelry store and Penn Chair company Towanda filed for charter. A Republican convention is set for March 8. Charles Strauss of Sayre injured by a discharged revolver while in Lehigh Valley shops. Rev Dr J S Stewart honors pastorship. Tax duplicate shows 14579 97 revenue. John J Denny buys stake in Rosenfield clothing. Rock Band England to perform for Epworth league. F J Ocho named Wataal Benefit Life agent. Salvation Army led by Captain Dyson and Lieutenant Slate. Famine fund lecture by Mr and Mrs Fehrelah Bakah. Mrs Jane Mundy dies aged 85. Willan Miller visit in LeRaeville. Rev M C Decker conducts revival meetings in South Towanda. Charles Ts Horton visits from Shamburg. Parke Richards entertained in Towanda. Willim Mays amalloy bitten by cat. Presbyterian cantata rehearsed. J G Scronton arrested for criminal libel. bail posted.

Scranton Tribune Towanda Ralph Momllesseaux Jersey City Penn Chair Company Republicany Charles Strauss Sayre Lehigh Valley J. 8 Stewart Presbyterian Church John J. Denny M. E. Rosenfield England Epworth League F. J. Ocho Wataal Benefit Life Insurance Company Mew Tersey Salvation Army Dyson Slate Auburn Feehtrelah Bakah Jane Mundy Howard Wrest Willan Miller LeRaveville I. Ww. Gaylord Rev M. C. Decker Wyadlusinge South Towanda Charles Ts. Horton Krauss Cherry Towneship Bullivan County

Various Local Notices Include Theft, Real Estate, Divorce and Church Appointment

Frank Chase of Auburn saddled a horse at the upper hotel Wednesday night, the frightened animal broke a tie strap and ran away with no clue of its fate. Morse Brothers and Drs. Paine and Struppler of Scranton buy Lake Winola real estate and seek GC KEF Pr ear property. Mrs. Carrie Worden Peck, through attorney R H Holgate, sues Edward Peck of Lake Sheridan for divorce on desertion and non support. she lives at LaPlume. Rev G BR Smith of Franklinville NY accepts the Baptist church call and will begin April pastorate. George HB Sprague, struck by illness last Thursday, worsened but then improved yesterday. Rev Elkanah Hully to preach at

Frank Chase Auburn Morse Brothers Dr. Paine Dr. Struppler Scranton Lake Winola Edwin Peck Carrie Worden Elkanah Hully

Baptist church to extend right hand of fellowship next Sabbath

The church will welcome new members into its fellowship during morning services. Rev. W. M. Hiller returns from MacDonough, N. Y., and will preach tomorrow. An overheated flue caused a house fire at Thomas Berry's home in Lemon township, destroying the house but saving some effects. Berry had no insurance. The Odd Fellows roll call and banquet report will appear in Monday's Tribune.

Baptist Church Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall Iece The Tribune W. M. Hiller MacDonough N. Y Thomas Berry Mudpond Lemon Township Berry

Ladies' Wide-Awake Society Elects Officers in Hallistead

In Hallistead on Friday night the Ladies' Wide-Awake Literary society elected permanent officers. Leta Simrell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Simrell, is seriously ill with fever. Mrs. Kettle of Susquehanna is visiting Mrs. Millard Decker this week. Mrs. Miles Fisher returns from Scranton after weeks away. Maple sugar sales begin February runs. Mrs. J. E. Barner has sold out her millinery shop in Great Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes will move to Rochester. Rev Z N Lee of Great Bend speaks at the Asasociation hall family meeting Sunday. Good singing. Great Bend brush factory runs full time, adding female workers.

Scranton Tribune Hallistead Leta Simrell James Simrell Kettle Susquehanna Millard Decker Miles Fisher Scranton J. E. Barner Great Bend

Local Notes From Susquehanna County and Great Bend

Susquehanna items report Hallstead and Great Bend ladies forming an ER H B Club. Wallstead silk mill proprietor Bernstein attends his father’s funeral in New York City. Great Bend also sees revival meetings at Locust Hill Methodist church and updates on residents J B Howe and William Hunt. Mrs Murray of Hallstead is critically ill. Frank Boland’s condition improves. Editor More of the Great Bend Plaindealer is to be inaugurated mayor with ceremonies. Transactions include Henry Ackert bankruptcy trustee Day appointed. John Ford Dixon to marry Emily Fern ton. Eric Palmer’s Flyer changes on Jefferson division affect Sunday trains No 4 and No 25.

Bhedal Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Hallstead FF. Bernstein Wallstead New York City A.C. Matthews Great Bend Township Locust Hill J. B. Howe Great Bend William J. Day Ackert John Ford Dixon Hickory Grove Emily Jane Fernton Deposit N. Y Jefferson Eric Palmer Carbondale

Albany dairyman seeks doctor for sick child. promotes remedy

A dairyman in Albany asked a local drug store to summon a doctor for his ailing child with croup. After buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and receiving no immediate visit, the child improved and the man urged the remedy to others. Matthews Bros. distribute the product to druggists.

Albany Dairyman Otto Scholz Chamberlain Matthews Bros Agts Ane

New Silks and Dress Goods Offerings in Latest Styles

New silks printed foulards and fine fabrics like glace taffeta, peau de soie, and colored goods appear alongside dress fabrics such as Scotch cheviots, beadcloths, Venetians, vieunas, tweeds, and camel hair. Tailor-made suits and skirts feature fly fronts, tight fits, and fashionable jackets with various skirt styles.

Market decline dominates Wall Street amid bear pressure

New York on March 2 sees broad selling across stocks led by iron and steel names amid rumors of dividend cuts and rival industry consolidations. Major rails fall as late-day bear raids deepen losses while banks face surplus concerns and London weakness dampens sentiment. volume totals 502,800 shares with U.S. bonds dull and prices down.

New York Eulings Chicago America Hoop Tennessee Coal National Stee Agar People's Gas Consolidated Gas Pullman Bireet Railway St. Paul Baltimore Express U. S

Dairy goods price list itemized by vendor

Corrected by H. Dale, Lackawanna Avenue itemized dairy products and prices. Hutter Creamery and Ye dairy offer tubs and full cream cheese. Western Select and nearby plates listed. Prices noted include $2.00 per unspecified unit, Triodium at $2.99, and onion per bushel with flour noted.

Dale Lackawanna Hutter—Creamery Select Western

Wheat and agricultural market notes from Philadelphia

Philadelphia report outlines March contract values for wheat at 69 to 79, oats steady, potatoes steady, cheese firm, refined sugars and cotton up, poultry steady with dressed fowl and turkeys listed. Receipts show flour 6900 barrels and 9000 packs, wheat 1000 bushels, corn 000 bushels, oats 12000 bushels.

Philadelphia Ioc New York Hutter—Firm Igale Calor Wailea

Market Report Shows Mixed Grain Activity In March

New York market notes moderate wheat activity with slight shading on some grades. Flour markets are moderately active and weak while wheat remains spot firm with little change in prices.

New York

Market Report Records Mixed Dairy and Grain Prices

Elevators show firm to unchanged prices in early hours with a net advance later. May and July grain futures close mixed while oats and corn futures ease under bear pressure. butter and cheese prices hold firm in western and state markets amid light activity.

Duluth Allan Dlige Western Creamery Shafiee Walie Atte Imitation Balle Wtate Dairy Iutie Sue Cholee Rades Brake State Pennsylvania Murk Massige Loulpye Murk, We

Chicago Market Receipts Show Mixed Cattle Movements

Chicago market data reports mixed cattle activity with feeder and stocker classes slow to steady. Natives and prime steer prospects are generally steady to slow while cows and canners move weakly. calves and bulls show limited demand with prices easing.

Chicago Eadler Bert Wlendy Eavy

Market Report: Livestock Receipts and Prices Mixed

Receipts and prices across livestock sectors show mixed activity. Sheep and lamb values are generally steady with some firmness in certain grades while Western hogs and cattle see uneven demand and price shifts. Top notes include higher steer and cow values and lighter carcass volumes in some regions. Substantial totals cited with regional variations and a general cautious tone in the market.

Wheat and grain futures edge higher on Argentine shipments

Chicago March 2 text shows the wheat market opening with heavy Argentine cargoes and earlier lower Livernool cables, then stabilizing with limited cash demand. May contracts for wheat and corn moved modestly, oats unchanged, and the provisions market improved with cash quotations noted.

Chicago

Flour and grain prices listed in fragmented grain market note

A fragmented OCR list shows various grain items and prices including flour slow, No. 3 spring wheat, No. 2 red, No. 2 white, rye, barley, timothy, and lard with several dollar amounts. The text reads like a midsection market price sheet with multiple misread entries and detached phrases.

Dalley

Buffalo Livestock Prices Report March 2

Market notes show steady demand for cattle and hogs with scarce but steady plain and mediculus quality. Hog bulk commands around 3.25 with some 4.20 to 5.15, top lambs 7.08, sheep 3.75 to 4.08, feeders and yearlings at listed values.

Buffalo Bhioe Reed HiaTzh Othe

Dr Agnew's Gintiment heals stubborn itch fast

An old advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Gintiment as a balm for itchy skin conditions and irritation. It claims rapid relief after first use and states the product cures itching in 4 to 5 nights with a day, sold by Matthews Bros and W. M. Clark.

Agnew Matthews Bros

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