Diverse Local News From Pittston and Surroundings
The Ladice Auxiliary of the Pitts ton Y M C A builds toward a local building fund. Obituaries note Jennie Nicholson of 414 Salem street West Pittston dies at 21. A infant dies after immersion in a watering trough near Montrose. A 14 year old girl Lizzie Wakesill is sent to jail for theft. Park View and Beaver Meadow saloon leaders plan a trust amid licensed-venue cutbacks. Coroner Bowman investigates the death of John Maker at 614 Sugar Loaf. A Wilkes-Barre man loses a horse to a theft and a number of local injuries occur at a shipping yard near Upper Lehigh. George Rutledge dies at Inkerman aged 64. A civil suit in Exeter borough seeks 1000 damages over grazing. Rioting Russians and Hungarians injure multiple men near Shamokin. Pottsville grants a tax association power to challenge a wall and street work, amid questions over a $2000 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
James Dolan
Dimock
Montrose
Lizgie Wassill
Jalil
Withestarre
Pete Wakesill
Lux
Park View Rand Cieaver Meadow
Tran
Park View
Beaver Meadow
Bowman
Hazleton
John Maker
Raker
Ward
Wilkes-Barre
Hante
Avoo
John Sabal
Michael Potoohney
Andrew Rowingky
Dick & Mante
Upper Lehigh
Sabal
Michael Kane
Tahigh
Sayre
Kane
Waverly
George Rutledge
Inkermin
Wechock
Magland
Tama‘jin
Inkerman
Pennsylvania Coal Comappiny
Shart
Jevet Honotary
Mary
Brian
Exeterborough
Tignlner Patrick
Catherine Brann
Diann
Exeter
Shamokin
John Hecht
Stephin Demaskie
Hickory Hilge
Go to your doctor for advice on medicines
The text urges consulting a physician for medical guidance and prescriptions, arguing doctors know best for remedies and drug choices. It contrasts medical advice with generic drug sellers, emphasizing trust in professional care and proper treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Open cession at Nelson Memorial hall highlights Wyoming Seminary event
The Independent society hosted an annual open session in Nelson Memorial hall with seven literary societies and guests from Wilkes-Barre high school Harry Hillman academy and Wake Robin society West Pittston. A notable program was presented and a reception followed in the seminary parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Society
Nelson Memorial Hall
Wilkes-larre High School
Harry Hillman Academy
Wake Robin Society
West Pittston
Hackettstown
Wiliam Leach
Chinchilla
Alesers
W. Thomase
M. F. Roel
A. M. Northeup
Miseenligabeth Frace
Bertha Santee
Eulalie Pratt
Mary Vosburg
Helen Vosburg
Macomber
Port Dickinson
N.Y
Alaska
Colonel French
Athletic Association
Honesdale记 Memorial Day plans and local changes
The fountain at Park lake began operating on Thursday. Workmen start excavations for Fred Keen’s new Third Street home cellar. Captain James Phimpost will observe Memorial Day on Monday May 11. Ferrer Brothers buy from Samuels Brothers the Front Street building they occupied. Mrs. Jenkins hosts Mr. Dickson of Brewasters as a weekend guest. Mrs. Teslor dies suddenly on Union Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Lake
Fred
Keen
Third Street
James Phimpost
Ferrer Brothers
Samuels Brothers
Front Street
F. A. Dittrick
Honesdale
Hawley
William Brockfeld
New York
Barnes
Williamesport
Freedom Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Frank Carnet
H. A. Tingley
Council of
Red Men
Shohola Glen
Farview
Mr. Dickson
Brewasters
N.Y
Jenkins
Daniel Teslor
Union Hiik
Pittston woman tied to sensational New York incident
An article from New York dated May 12 describes Kitty Jolee, a two year old tied to Pittston Pa through family names, attempting suicide in Central Park after a quarrel with Jack Woods. Police intervened and she faced a $500 bond. Local officials in Pittston deny any relation or knowledge of her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
New York
Kitty Jolee
Judge Jolee
Judge Lynch
Wilkes-Murre
Central Park
Misa Jolice
Love
Jack Woods
Denver
Colorado
Woods
Jack
Kitty
Jole
Lynch
E. A. Lynch
Wilkes-Barre
Peculiar horse tale and county notes from Susquehanna
Special to the Tribune Susquehanna May 18 reports a Masonville tale of a vender who traded for a dying horse, its wool regrowing after being skinned, and the horse later recovering. Also covered are local politics, county conventions, a baby triplets birth in Harlemville, Erie railroad improvements, a rise in fishing nets, and upcoming events in Susquehanna including races and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Susquehanna
Masonville
Robert L. Warden
Local News From Factoryville And Surrounding Areas
Z G Capwell, oq, has been ill for several days and A A Pitch left for Williamsport to attend a grand lodge session. Mrs McKinney and nurse stay with Mrs Elizabeth Armstrong for treatment. James Wrigley escaped a wagon accident uninjured beyond shaking. Several meetings, travels, and events are noted including lodge activity and a banquet at Keystone Woodemy with Prof F Whitford as honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. G. Capwell
Williameport
Red Jacket Lodge
No. AM
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
McKinney
Nicholson
Elizabeth Armstrong
John Reed
Frank Smiley
Frothingham
Ed L. Watkine
Uiness
C. RR. Bites
Chicago
Daniel Biddleman
Rebekah
Tev
Lorges
Pactoryville
Hox 20
Keystone Woademy
Be, Whitfort
Whitford
Jt M. Arenhald
G. Whitford
Archibal
Acacia
T. J. Peley
Mick Leabe
Miller
Dershimer
BD. Armstrong
Mies M. Waldie
Mies
Isabelle Miller
C. W. Tiffany
Jones Reappointed Pastor in Avoca Parish Celebration
An informal reception honored Ten J. Jones on his reappointment as pastor of the Primitive Methodist church. The event featured a floral decor, musical selections, and addresses by local clergy as well as Mrs. Torr and Rev J. Jones. Separately Hillside Coal announces an indefinite suspension affecting about 400 workers, shocking many families. John Doherty and Mary Pittspatrick were married at St Marys church with a reception at the bride’s residence. Exile Hooney of Dunmore visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jones
Primitive Methodist Church
Jacob Webster
Langcliffe
Methodist Episcopal
Briel
James Baker
van Hoesen
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Regina Commermuth
BT. Amyth
Langellie Church
Viola Deeble
John McGuinness
Homestead
Hillside Coal Company
John Doherty
Mary Pitspatrick
West Side
St. Mary's Church
M. F. Crane
Mina Agnes Murphy
James
Hooney
Dunmore
Wall Street In Tepid Trading Amid Cuba Uncertainty
The May 18 market report notes an improved international tone influencing Wall Street while domestic factors support steadiness. Traders await Senate action on the Cuban question, with a conservative administration stance and cautious investors keeping volume modest at about 15 000 share broad turnover, totaling 141 000 shares across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
Spain
Wallatreet
Cuba
Nlet
Scranton Pass and Beranton Firms in Regional Trade Notes
Scattered references show Scranton Pass and Beranton area firms including Lacka Township School and ML Vernon Coal linked to regional trade and industry. The entry lists manufacturers, rail interests, and agricultural market notes with scattered product names and prices amid a noisy, OCR-heavy page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Anwar
Wottmog Ptr
Sccranton & Wittston Trac
People’s Street Railway
Hickron Manufacturing Co
Lacka
City
Beranton St
Vernon Coal
Beranton Awl Works
Philadelphia Provision Market Summary May 1
Wheat dull and lower with contract grades mixed. Meats and fats show firm or steady prices. Butter, sugars, and cotton steady to unchanged. Live poultry strong demand. receipts include 2300 flour sacks and 7,000 bushels of wheat with large corn and oats shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dale
Fanny Western Creamery
Pennsylvania
Lias
New York
Ile
Hogehoaty
Market Report from Chicago Futures and Cash Questions
May 14 Chicago futures mixed for Wheat with May and July bids. pork and lard prices shown with May and September figures. Cash questions list wheat corn oats rye barley and miscellaneous commodity quotes with notes on prime beef cuts and whiskey price observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titec
Hills
Bate
Receipts and Shipments Reported for Grain and Flour
A historical record lists receipts of flour and grains including 8 000 barrels of flour and 6 000 bushels of wheat, 70 000 bushels of corn, 2 000 bushels of oats, 4 000 bushels of rye, and 2 000 bushels of barley. Shipments show 217 000 bushels of corn and 29 000 bushels of barley among others.
Buffalo Market Report Mixed Livestock Prices May 18
Buffalo N Y May 18 cattle receipts today all consigned through and there was nothing doing. Hog futures steady to firm and pigs steady to higher. Sheep and lambs steady with choice to prime lambs selling at 8.00 to 5.00 per hundred weight and culls lower. Vast ranges in quotes reflect market softness in some lines while others held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chare
Halletend-Easton
Zurich
Switzerland
Good Templare
Montrose
Pomona’s Grange
Hickory Grove
Munday
George Parker
Buffalo
Hanl
Shoe Sale Listing With Bulk Discounts
A damaged notice advertises large quantities of footwear including baby shoes sizes 2 to 5 at 12 44c, 1000 pairs ladies Serge Congress at 39c, 1500 pairs ladies slippers at 39c, 1200 pairs men's slippers at 49c, 1000 pairs $1.50 shoes for men and women at 98c, 750 pairs russet and black at 1.29, 600 pairs $2.50 hand-sewn at 1.49, 750 pairs $3.00 shoes at 1.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooo
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Northeastern
Michael Catlock
Hickory Ridge
Stephen Meduny
John Swanjek
Pottsville
Hiummelstown Brownstone Company
Wyoming Seminary
New York City
Ingram
Lacka. Ave
Whitney
Rite Christman
Susquehannac
Conegressman Cummings
Old Subquehanna County
Oon
Frits Christman
Harlemville
John Miers
Clanham
Hirth
Mrandel Falkenbury Mays
Lanesboro
Lusacho
S&s. H. Devitiin
Wil
Susquehanna County Medical Perthon Examining Board
Susquehanna Driving Association
Reelw's
C. R. Patterson
Amos J. Cummings
Columbian Grove
Laneshore
Windsor
Cupid
Erie
Biarracea
Firle
Eldridge Fuller
Jefferson Branch
Linesboro
Oakland
Binghamton
New
Factoryville
Bread Square
Lamon Tee
AVOCA
Wall Street Review
Wells Effy Rll
Pateens
Thalsy i.Wah
SFA
Mitinesiita
Winighia
SM Tonia
Northiern
Duluth
Wye
Difont
Wien
Elgin
Mayo
Wigmlge
Beranton & Peiston Trae
Bos
National Boring
Mrill
First National Bank
Seema Asa
Elmhurst Boulevants Co
Scranton Savings Bank
Scranton Packing Co
Aoe
Larks, Iron & Steel Co
Third National Bank
Throop Novelty Mme Co
Scranton Traction
Scranton Axle Works
Abe Weston MI Co
Veen
Alexander Car Replayer Co
Ug Beranton Bedding Ua
Dis
Pork
Eeaak
Liacka, Trust & Safe Dep. Co
NG Oon
Chicago Grain Market
Hood
Hulinio
Ol City
Itc
W. J. Davis
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Bernina
China
Milan
Mkt
Gerson
AL Art
Weston
Scyonton
Old Point Comfort
Ginla Beach
Richmond
OLD Dominion Steamship
Fer
North River
Gquillaudeu
Trafile
Kerr, Son & Co
Wyoming
S. G. Kerr
Lackawanna Av
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