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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

2

Wedding in Garden Village as Jessie Saxe becomes Mrs Eby

In Pittston on May 22, Jessie Saxe daughter of George M. Saxe of Wyoming Avenue married Amntes Alexander Eby a prominent Fingieton gentleman. Rev Dr Harshaw officiated under a Gothic arch amid palms and flowers. The bride wore duchess satin with pearl trim and lace. Maid of honor Mrs Ira D. Saxe. flower girl Helen Saxe. Best man Jamies Manchord. About 150 guests attended and a wedding dinner followed. The couple left for their journey and will soon be at home.

Mise Jessie Sax Amantes Alexander Eby Eproial Scranton Tribune Pittston Mise Jessie George M. Saxe Wyoming Avenue Am Tintes Alexander Eby Fingieton Harshaw Presbyterian Church Ira D. Saxe Wilkes-Barre Helen Slaxe Wilkes-Harre Jamies Manchord Haalelon Eby Scranton Geires Mennees Aire G. Edgar Dean H. Wathing M. T. Wotter Misa Saxe Riddle Mary Saxe Jeremy iLittridge Jermyn

Knights Templar parade and civic notices in Wilkes-Barre area

Memorial day events in Wyoming County include a Knights Templar parade with fifty knights in line and two mounted aides F H Pratt and Dr W Stark. Henry Harding to address Naval poet No 4 Philadelphia. Prohibition party county convention set for Friday at 2 with State Chairman Jones and Agile Hicketts Wilkes-Barre. CA Van Wormer Scranton attended bankruptcy hearing. Walter M Swarts and Rose M Gregory wed at Rev H H Wilbur’s home. Squire Sampson’s family returned from Philadelphia and Baltimore. Charles M Culwar of ToWittida was in town.

Tunkhannock Knights Templar Wilkes-harre Nulers Ita F. H. Pratt Db. W. Stark Henry Harding Philadelphia Wyoming County Howe Welvek Poin Jones Agile Hicke H. H. Wilbur Squire Sampson Baltimore Charles M. Culwar To- Wittida

Local notices from Towanda area and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs T Dugan of Philadelphia visiting Intown Mrs W T Davies and Mrs N N Betts on a driving trip in Coopers town N Y Interior improvements added to Church of Peter and Paul under Rev J Coroner Altars enameled white new carpets laid Several deaths reported Charles Wearbrook in Athens aged eighty Mrs Mary F Morris died en route to Towanda on the Black Diamond Express Forest fires in Sullivan county Jennings Brothers of Lop e claim one million feet burned Miss Mathryne McGovern visiting Pittston and Wilkes Barre Jules Panning appointed the viewers to investigate the division of Uber Int tien vot deltriota Nerthers commandery No 16 Knights Templar of this place

Serantin Trilaini Towanda Charles Wearbrook Athens Geneva Potteville Mary F. Morris Towanlil Sullivan County Jennings Brothers Lope Jy Pittston Wilkes-Barre Jules Panning Hue Uber Int Tien

Death of Mrs Eunice M Kinner at Nicholson

Mrs Eunice M Kinner died at her Nicholson home after a four day illness from heart inflammation. Born September 27, 184, she was married to James H E Kinner in 1857 who died in service. Survived by two sons James S and O Smith Kinner and a brother in Binghamton. Funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 PM Tuesday. interment in Nicholson cemetery.

Soenmgn Tribune Nicholson Eunice M. Kinner Pennsylvania Volunteers James Smith Kinner Methodist Episcopal Church Hey L. B Sanford Nicholson Cemetery

Funeral attendance and upcoming memorial service planned

Ex Burgess Benton Coleman and daughter Della attended a funeral in Hoyal, Pa. Next Sunday at 11 o'clock the Methodist Episcopal church union memorial service will be held with Rev. Wm. Hiller preaching. Daniel T. Capwell remains in poor condition after a third stroke, with little hope of recovery. Census enumeration starts Friday June 1. residents away in June should notify Census Enumerator A. A. Brown.

Siitmcon Factoryville Burgess Benton Coleman Della Hoyal Methodist Episcopal Church Union Memorial WM. Hiller Daniel T. Capwell

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Editor

Walter Bewl, editor of the Elkin Times, recalls a measles attack followed by a persistent cough. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for several days, the cough vanished and he calls Chamberlains medicines the best on the market. Minthews Brothers supply the product.

Walter Bt. Bewl The Elkin Chamberlain Chamberlwin Mintthews Brothers

Susquehanna Special Notices From Local Roundup

Susquehanna items note Mayor Stephen Maroney recovering from operation. A theater group will perform Friday evening June 1. Community notices include Ascension Day services at three Oakland churches and a fire-safety meeting in Montrose. A birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. Marty W. Beach elected Anti Saloon League president in Montrose. Also mentions 1892 bill on heirs of Samuel Tewksbury and candidates for dairy and food commissioner. J Storm Varick plans move to New York. funeral of Henry Baxter reported.

Tre Burglar Charles C. Langford Susquehannan Waverly N.V Hpsapital Dimeck Samp Weitnersday Snoak St. John's Catholic Church Christ Epicocopal Church Marty W. Beach Anti Saloon League Montrose Mr. Meach Congreeman Goon Samuel Tewksbury Susquehanna County Register and Samuel 8 Wright Levi Wells Bradford County Erie J. Storm Varick New York Henry Baxter

Montrose events mix church notices and civic plans

A Montrose Sunday report covers a Nuck Methodist church gathering, Pride’s mammoth barge nearing June completion, and local club activity. It notes Susquehanna County plans include land acreage for a new canning factory, a temperance lecture by W T Murdick, and expected summer home rentals by Beranton residents. Local marriages, funeral rites for Erie conductor J T Lewis, and a Susquehanna Habitat Church supply pastor change are listed along with Memorial Day observances and a rattlesnake incident at the Cascade bluestone quarry. The piece also mentions a forecast of a strong fruit crop barring frost.

Montrose Nuck H. Pride Montrose Club Susquehanna Montrose Canning W. T. Murdick Southern Orator Beranton Gorge W. Gleason Arelevant J. Reldridge Mires Anna L. Donley Binghamton Procodora Eldridge New York Erie Theodore Lewis Great Bend C. F. Lovejoy Worcester Tremaine Post Grand Army of the Republic Susquehanna County Cascade

Public Schools Close as Commencement Planned

Forest City announces the last day of classes is Friday June 1 with exercises at the Davis opera house Thursday evening and commencement Friday evening. County superintendent exams are set for Monday. Prof C T Thorpe writes on Mind Development in School Today in Comparison with Twenty Years Ago for the Susquehanna County Educator. Mrs Murphy and Mrs Coyle and Mrs Carpenter are noted as ill.

Michael Murphy Friends Scranton Oliver Coyle Frank Carpenter

Iron and Steel Review Expects Steady Yet Soft Market

Pittsburg May 23 The American Manufacturer Iron and Steel Review notes hopeful signs in production and inquiries but cautions that gains are limited. Finishing mills restocked, tariffs restrain price drops, and Bessemer forecasts help set half year costs. Chicago trade shows mild improvement as Northern Pacific seeks 1000 freight cars and Deering Harvesting buys 2000 tons of foundry and malleable iron.

Pittsburg Iron and Steel Review Bessemer Margia Chicago Northern Pacific Deering Tlarvesting

Dunmore Doings At Fifth Street Soiree

Miss Annie Branning hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at her Fifth Street home with intimate friends. Guests included Miss Marjory Eden, Ella Branning, Emma Ludwig, Mary Hughes, Annie Powell, Kittle Riban, Mrs. J. R. Dainty, and gentlemen Karl Pierce, Thomas Hughes, Oscar Oswald, Stephen Branning, Daniel Wescott, J. R. Dainty, Charles Storm, Harry Elridge, and Herman Ludwig.

Fifth Stare Annie Branning Marjory Eden Ella Branning Emma Ludwig Mary Hughes Annie Powell Kittle Riban J. R. Dilntry Karl Pierce Thomas Hughes Oscar Oswald Stephen Branning Daniel Wescott J. R. Dainty Charles Storm Harry Elridge Herman Ludwig

Pleasing Recital At Methodist Church To Aid Debt

The borough hears a musical program tomorrow evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. Organized by Mrs. Oscar Yost's Sunday school class, the concert features Miss Cordelia Freeman and Miss Julia Clapp Allen of Scranton. Proceeds fund the class pledge to reduce church debt, followed by a social with ice cream and delicacies.

Methodist Episcopal Church Oscar Yost Cordelia Freeman Julia Clapp Allen Scranton

Community notices and upcoming events in Scranton area

Senior eclans prepare for a blog project while Willing Workers host a social and candy sale at St Mark s church tonight. Alumni banquet at Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday night June 6. Paria dancing class social in Laurel Hill park tomorrow evening. Knights of Honor meet tonight at 7 90 o clock in Washington hall. St Mary s council YM I meet Sunday morning. Cornerstone dedication services prep by South Scranton Catholic church group. Funeral for two year old Charles Levthe on Friday afternoon in Dunmore cemetery with Rev Wels cof pastor.

St. Mark's Church Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Hici School Independent Order of Odd Fellows Paria Laurel Hill Park Knights of Honor Washington Hall St. Mary’s Council Young Men's Institute South Scranton Ladies’ Aux- Maury Ancient Order of Hibernians Charles Levthe Jessup Avenue Welscof Petersburg Dunmore Cemetery

Krause Hanged After Five Delays for Allentown Murder

In Allentown Pennsylvania on May 23 Frank Krause hanged for the March 4 1800 murders of Magele Guth and Owen Kern after five respite attempts. The trap failed initially and he died by strangulation after a prolonged twitching period. He reportedly left a confession letter.

Allentown Paya Frank Krause Magele Guth Owen Kern Cetronia Krause Board of Pardona

Local Social Notes From Brook Street to North Blakely

Mrs George Fritz of Brook Street visits Dien New York as guest of sister Mrs James Smithson. Mrs J H Swarts of Electric Avenue visited at Peckville yesterday. Silas Foley of Factoryville returns home after visiting his brother on West Drinker Street. Miss Maury Osborne of Jermyn visits Mrs Anguin on Booth Blakely Street. Miss Lole Simpson at home on West Drinker Street. Mr and Mrs W H Bovard and Miss F S Bovard of OU City Butler County guests of E D Bovard on North Blakely Street. Mrs W R Wilson and daughter Esther of North Blakely Street leave for trip through New York and Massachusetts.

George Fritz Brook Street Dien N. Y James Smithson J. H. Swarts Electric Avenue Peckville Silas Foley Factoryville West Drinker Street Maury Osborne Jermyn Anguin Booth Blakely Street Lole Simpson

Obie Firm Promises One Hundred Dollar Catarrh Reward

In Toledo, Luras County, Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of FP J Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured by Halas Catarrh Cure. Sworn before an official on December and signed by J Cheney. Also notes mention of Pills as best.

Obie City of Toledo Luras County J. Cheney FP. J. Cheney & Co Iy of Vranek J Cheney A. D AL W Slrasn

Markets Show Mixed Sugar and Stock Activity After Declines

Wall Street favored cautious trading as sugar prices fluctuated and refined sugar shares faced pressure. Traders awaited a potential industry agreement while American Tobacco and Northern Pacific posted gains amid rumors of higher dividends and favorable rains in the Northwest. The bond market remained dull with little price movement.

New York Pepoe Bipe Mu'plig Walle American Tobacco Northern Pacific Northwest Berlin Europe United States Advanced Oll Ds

Local Dairy Prices Listed for Butter Creamery and Staples

Corrected by HG. Dale lists Butter Creamery dairy tubs and assorted dairy and staple goods. Prices show Butter, Creamery items, beans, feed potators and flour products with specific per unit costs.

HG. Dale Lackawanna Ave Western Woithy State Therminda Coons

Unclear OCR market items and prices from Philadelphia page

Fragmented text lists dairy products meat poultry and grain prices with scattered figures and brands. Despite garbled wording the entry references creamery products sugar confectionery and various price points alongside quantities like 20 to 40 percent and thousands of bushels of wheat and corn.

Market notes and commodity prices from New York trading

Reading shows mixed activity across grains and dairy with no firm direction. Commodities like oats and butter move firm to higher while some track items stay inactive. prices reflect a volatile trading day with notable shifts in prompts and spot markets.

New York Mayetee Ps ‘O. B Tepe Slanek Te Pion Ratan Gassige Saattlge Western Creamery WiApalte Iiwlde

Market Notes and Prices From Local Wheat Trade

Fragmentary market report notes strong wheat and flour demand amid calls for close attention to provisions. Prices for oats and barley appear in scattered quotations with references to cash markets and miscellaneous commodity terms.

Lot Calles

Chicago Live Stock Market Update

Chicago market reports show cattle and cattle categories with bids and quotes as of May dates, with general tone noting cattle and steers activity and price ranges across the session.

Chicago

Announcements of the Railroads Reduced Fares to Washington

Railroads publish reduced fare notices for Imperial Council of Mystic Shrine events in Washington D C and Niagara Falls. Central Railroad of New Jersey offers round trip at one fare, May 19 to 21 going and May 22 to May 24 returning. Lehigh Valley Railroad offers one fare round trip from New York to L B Junction May 29 to 31, with Scranton fare $6.95.

Washington, D. C Central Railroad of New Jersey Imperial Council Washington, D Central Railroad Washington Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad New York City L. & B. Junction Scranton Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Offers Parlor Car Privileges

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway provides patrons of its ordinary cars with parlor car privileges and ample amenities. Management offers luxury beyond transportation, including fresh water, soap, towels, and toilet requisites on accommodation trains.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Lake Shore

Round trip to Charleston for annual meeting of educators

National Educational Association, Charleston, offers round trip tickets via the Southern railway for the association meeting. Tickets priced at one first class fare plus two dollars membership fee, valid July 6 7 8 return by September 1. Stop overs allowed. route passes Virginia and Carolinas battle grounds and major South cities. Charles L. Hopkins, Southern railway agent, Philadelphia, provides information.

Charleston D. C Southern Railway National Educational Association Battle Grounds Virginia Carolinas South Charles L. Hopkins Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Railroad Summer Schedule Takes Effect in Scranton Area

The new timetable starts Monday May 28 with trains from Scranton to Haw ley Lake Ariel and intermediate points at 5 45 a m 2 25 6 20 and 7 55 p m Sunday service runs 9 00 a m and 2 00 pm A notable feature is the fast Scranton Lake Ariel service covering the distance in MN minutes.

Scranton Hawley Lake Ariel

G A R Encampment Reduced Gettysburg Excursion Rates

Pennsylvania Railroad offers one fare round trip excursion tickets to Gettysburg from all Pennsylvania stations for the G A R Encampment Department of Pennsylvania at the rate of fifty cents minimum. Tickets good for travel June 25 with return to June 11.

Department of Pennsylvania Gettysburg Pennsylvania Railroad Company State of Pennsylvania

Livestock market notes from regional sale day

Higher butchers stock active with strong demand and best on sale today. Prices show varied quotes for cattle and sheep including steers at around 4.76 to 5.08, bulls near 5.00, heifers and feeders mixed, sheep weaker with wethers and lambs around 4.50 to 5.75, western and native origins appear in multiple lots.

Ted Steers Spisoat

New York May 23 Market Reports Livestock Prices

Reeves Market opened dull with steers and cows steady to slightly lower. Distillery fed steers and light calves show modest gains. hogs and lambs mixed with price ranges across multiple classes. State hogs and western equivalents hover around 5.40 to 5.45 per hundredweight.

New York Hai Matic Ower Gull Sakti Oly Lamba Fiat Ohio Western Do

Cattle Market Mixed Prices and Demand Report

May 2 report shows cattle steady with veals lower and lamb demand dull. Buyers moved to mixed shipments, prices for heavy steers and medium cattle steady to firmer while veal and lamb quotes softened. Sheep and wethers showed sparse demand with varied ranges across lots and quality.

Cattle Market Report Emphasizes Steady Prices and Lamb Demand

Market notes show steady cattle pricing with prime and choice lambs in demand. Veal calves traded around 85 to 90 dollars, while general cattle bids remained firm despite mixed buyer activity.

Iy Grinsie Price Sheealy Abe J

Oil City May 1 Credit Balances and Shipments

Credit balances at Oil City stand at 1.44 dollars. Certificates show no bid or offer. Shipments total 8 770 barrels with average 50 700 barrels. Runs reach 126 751 barrels with average 01 417 barrels.

Oil City May &1

Drake's World Tour Note Sparks Divorce Rumor

The Philadelphia North American reports a playful line implying Drake's travel tale ends with a divorce in Dakota. The quirky item echoes gossip columns and local humor about celebrity mischief.

Drake Dakota Philadelphia

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