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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1897

Page

2

Alimony Cut and Local News From Wilkes-Barre Area

Judge Woodward reduces alimony to eighty five dollars per year for Elizabeth Downing in Lafxerne. Hazleton coal collierien to work twenty days in June. men averaged two days weekly in winter. A Hazleton Hungarian, John Pukor, dies by his own hand at the reservoir near Old Sugar Loaf. despondency cited. Wilson Becker returns to Wilkes-Barre after a year in British Guiana gold digging.

Judge Woodward Lafxerne Elizabeth Burton Downing Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Hazleton Tidsate John Pukor Reservoir Old Sugar Loaf Wilson Becker Wilkes-Barre Demerara British Guiana Henry Bayre East Stroudshire Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Henryville Hibs Dementht Fott Beaumont Wilkes- Hare Erecr Gener Judson K. Kilpatrick West Point Santings Chile Bradford County Court of Common Pleas Walter K. Green Horace Horton John Wolfet Mary Waddell Thomas Waddell West Tittston Migs Waddell Felfer New York Mre Gangloff Dorranceton Harry Bryden Rosa MacClementys Weat PiLtyton George Plains Welock Main Street William J. Finn Dr. Brooks Dr. Brook Los

Local notes from Tunkhannington and nearby areas

Tidbits report travel changes as Lehigh Valley train from Wilkes Barre is removed from the schedule. Social items include visits, weddings in Yonkers, a frost causing damage to a home, an Odd Fellows meeting in Williamsport, and a local candidate Frear for the State convention.

FE. H. Hil BE. J. Jordan Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre John N. Garman Wilkes- Barre Carver Hodge Springville Silay Hopy Northrop Yonkorn N. Y Alice Northrop O. Dershimer John T Sickler Williamsport The Odd Fellows James J. Prear Wderegate Frear Mies Jennie Reach Towanda Pas

Drunk Twenty Years Dramatizes Patent “AntiJag” Miracle

A correspondent recounts twenty years of drinking and recovery with a claimed miracle drug “AntiJag” sold by Stevana Chemilenl Co. in Broadway New York. The letter alleges use without consent and promises free details and rehabilitation instructions through mail order.

Plata Te Stevana Chemilenl Co Broadwy New York

Local News From Scranton Visit Hints At Town Activities

Scranton residents Pelle Starr and children spent Sunday with Mrs. L. D. Kemmerer while J. R. Fuhrman joined others visiting James Flynn. Local sportsmen Simrell and Wil enberger leads in fish caught this season with a 65 pound twenty-nine inch haul. The Bell Telephone Company plans a regional extension linking Dalton to the town with lines to East Mountain Lake Winola Lake Carey and Scranton. Memorial day is set for May 20 with Epworth League observations and classes held.

Pelle Starr Scranton L. D. Kemmerer J. R. Fuhrman James Flynn Stanley Simrell John Wilenberger Megare Shmrell Eilenberger Jene Walton H. H. Wilbur Hully Keystone Academy Bell Telephone Cmpany Dalton East Mountain Spring Lackawanna Valley Bell Telephone Company Wyoming Valley Lake Carey Lake Winola Pennsylvania Pred Wrieht Nielels Green Ridge J. K. Bueizix North End Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Fred Lt. Foster Marriott Carr Nicholson Frances Coleman Miamn Street Gertie G. A. Croadwin Clark's Summit

Avoca Social and Marriage Announcements Highlight Town

The Goold Will Social and Literary duty plans a social in OMalley's hall tomorrow evening. The marriage of John Doherty and Mary Pitzpatrick will be solemnized at St. Marys church this afternoon. Mrs. Martin OHar a and family visit from Catuchsen. Mrs. Oliver Burke of Pittston visited town Sunday. Many townspeople visit each other and attend conventions and meetings, including AOH, Red Men, and Catholic Total Abstinence union events. A council meeting considers regulating telegraph wires and poles on public grounds. A bicycle club forms with 19 members and elected officers.

O'Malley B. I. McGee Chicago J. Gallagher Mary Wilkes-Barre McQueen Walter Jeffrey West Side Mauch Chunk James Alexander J. Campbell BK FB Quinn Martin McAndrew John McKeon Nanticoke Avora T. J. O'Malley O'Brien J. H. Anderson Alexander Allen R. H. Oliver Thomas McMillan Walter Anderson John Earley

Oil Cloth and Matting Sale Itsem

Oil cloth sale offers 500 yards marked from 15 to 43 cents per square yard with values from 20 cents to 40. Matting sale presents 200 yards assorted mats at half price from 6 to 25 cents, offering substantial savings.

Slavonian Parade Draws 10000 At Mountain Park Convention

The sixth annual National Slavonic society convention opened in Landmesser hall Wilkes‑Barre May 17 with 24 local assemblies and 10000 members. A grand parade formed along South Main culminating at Mountain Park for a large picnic.

Wilken-Narre National Slavonian Society Landmesser Hall Pittsburg Stephen Oraver Hagieton A. & Ambrose Plymouth P. V. Rovnianek Allegheny Rev. L. Novemeeky Freeland John Miller Cleveland J. F. Rybar Braddock J. V. Rovnianek Ambrose Rovnianek Mountain Park Ladies’ Auxiliary Society Zivena Tts Landiwesser Mary Kinetz New York Paul Novomeky Mary Exner Woodlock South Street South Main Publin Square North Main Union Washington East Market Central Railroad of New Jersey Mowntain Park Divisrona National Slavonic Society Ladies’ Auxiliary Peckville St. Cyril Exeter Fraternity Nanticoke Bt. George Dupont Andrew Emet Hand Old Forge Holy Heart Bt. Andrew Carbondale St. John Land Winton George Tranovsky Band Glen Lyon St. Gabriel Beaver Meadow Minersville Ivan Dakner St. Clair St. Nicholas Shickehinny Svetozar Vanjansky Philadelphia St. Peter Lansford St. Matthew Siegfried Bridge Vojtech Nayer Scranton Jan A. Komensky Slatington Bt. Mary Swedeland Patolest Slovanov Priceburg Wand Miner's Mille Simon and Suva Hazlebrook John Slovensky Beasarin Silverbrook Forty Fort St. Peter and Paul Sheffield Andrew Javko John Wallace

Monroe County Heirs Eye 10 Million Dollar Bank of England Fortune

In Stroudsburg on May 17 an article reports a potential windfall of ten million dollars awaiting heirs of the Staples family. The money, once real estate proceeds in Britain, is held by the Bank of England and may pass to descendants including Reverend John Staples and Maryland claimant Mr Heaton, who seeks a share.

Stroudsburg Pennylvania Astor Vanderbilt Times Monroe County Bank of England W. &. Dutot American John Staples America Old London Gazette London Bank of London Magland Hev New York Gentleman Heaton Maryland Albion's Isle Mr. Heaton Staples

Motive Behind Bill Jenkins Disposing of Apple Juice

Special to the Scranton Tribune details Bill Jenkins a large farmer in New Milford Great Bend township known for heavy hard elder consumption. After a day fishing he returned with a rag on him and was early to bed raising speculation about the cause and the strange events surrounding his cattle rounding routine.

Dreamland Eunrize Keeley Tinelog Bill Jenkins Scranton Tribune New Milford Great Bend Bill Wil

Family Wash in a Cave-In at Laurel Run Coliery

At Parsons near Wilkes-Barre a cave-in at Laurel Run colliery pits two tubs of laundry and a cherry tree into a twenty by fifteen foot hole. Mrs. William Hall was outside her kitchen when the tubs disappeared and later the coal house sank with them. Authorities report several small cave-ins in the mine workings.

Wilkes-Barre Laurel Run Parsons William Hall Ned

Nicholson Stone Shipments Peak For April at Local Station

The Nicholson stone business reports high shipments with about seventy carloads sent in April, mainly late in the month. Dr. B. Wheeler and E. D. Ball departed for Old Point Comfort, health improving, while tannery leather work nears completion in about two weeks and Will Foot, formerly with H. G. Stephens, visited town.

Nicholson Will Foot IL. G. Stephen's

Markets Rise on Cuba Aid Message Amid Spain Tension

Wall Street advanced as a proposed appropriation to aid destitute Cubans softened the sense of hostile Spain. The market strengthened despite early doubt, with most stocks firm and total daily sales reported at 12 shares.

New York Merigo Cuba Spain Washiieton Senate Cohan William Linn Ale« Len & CO Mears

Scranton and Scranton transit notes with mortgages listed

Railway first mortgage due 1918 and second mortgage due 194 showing financial entries for Scranton and Pittston Trac Co People Street Railway and related firms. Market reports from New York include flour wheat corn and dairy prices with numerous figures and commodity values.

Scranton Pass Dee People’s Street Railway Senes Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co People’s Street Railway Tuckson Manufacturing Co City of Scranton St. Imp Mt. Vernon Coal Coy Seranton Axle Works Cecare

Descriptive OCR Fragments With Odd Grain and Livestock Terms

Fragmentary OCR note lists broilers wintering and quality remarks with scattered figures for receipts. Mentions flour barrels sacks of wheat and corn bushels with irregular spellings and unclear dates.

Chicago Grain Market May 17 Report Shows Mixed Futures

Chicago May 17 leading futures list mixed gains and losses across wheat corn and oats with May and July contracts showing varied prices. Cash quotes for wheat corn oats rye barley and products are recorded along with flour and grain receipts and shipments.

Chicago Aloore Aryaaltodt

Cattle Market Roundup Mixed Prices Across Regions

New York traders report mixed cattle and hog activity with active demand for calves and steers. Cows and heifers remain steady while sheep show softer demand. hogs edge higher in some markets and overall volume appears robust.

New York Chicago Mitel

Oi Market City Pa May Highlights Credit Balances

Market report from OI City Pa notes credit balances and petroleum runs with figures including 97 998 barrels and references to cert balances, credits, and wartime era terminology.

OM City May W

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