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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1900

Page

2

Prospects for lively fight in the Eighth District race

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Stroudsburg May 27 reports a heated contest in the Eighth Congressional District covering Monroe Pike Northampton and Carbon counties. Ex Congressman Mutchler is likely to seek the nomination. the Prohibition party nominated Rev KE Dixon of Stroudsburg. Republicans and Democrats weigh candidate options with Barber Lauer and others in contention. A death notice for Henry F. Bennett who had Civil War service and lived in Dundaff is noted, along with railway timetable changes by the Ontario and Western Railway and a local wedding at Leech Pond.

Mutchler Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg Monroe Pike Northampton Carbon Howard Muttehler Barton Welseport Carbon County KE. EK. Dixon Stroudeburg Kirkpatrick Barber John E. Lauer Lauer Carlton Northampton County Sttle Faston Eighth Vanching Henry F. Bennett Manley Cans County Ned Mr. Bennett Hancock Depark Dundaff West Ontario and Western Railway Company Cadossa Scranton S. Budd Frances Budd George Knowl Leech Pond T. C. Manzer South Gibson

Musicale at Montrose hosts class recital and plans next event

Special to the Boranton Tribune Montrose May 27 The members of Mrs White s musical class and many guests were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Stewart by Mr Joseph Williams Friday evening The programme was rendered by the class and enjoyed by those present A recital is planned for June 20 at the village hall for local music lovers.

Boranton Tribune Montrose White Norman Stewart Joseph Williams Clase Villaire Hall

Local notices detail Honesdale events and personnel

Special to the Scranton Tribanne Honesdale May 27 reports Alfred Schuler visiting his parents on Third street W E Hennet gains a census appointment set for June 2 George Checkley leaves for Newark to enter furniture business Dr Harry C Marrey moves to Pleasant Mount outgoing Sunday mail arranged by Miss Mary Gerrity timetable changes by Delaware and Hudson Western Union to relocate offices Chagons Water Company begins pond cleaning for reservoir prep Erie announces May excursion to New York Memorial Day events by Grand Army of the Republic Major Meyer to speak at court house Musical History club Philhar monie Society concert under Ernst Thiele with Mrs Kathryn Thiele Mrs Walter A Wood Richard Williams John T Wat King and the Fhstharmonie orchestra present Stabat Mater by Rossini with full chorus and soloists.

Scranton Tribanne Honesdale Alfred Schuler New York Third Street W. E. Hennet Washington George Checkley Allen House Newark N. J Harry C. Marrey Pleasant Mount Mary I. Gerrity Erie Delaware and Hudson Western Union Telegraph Company Petersen's Aram Kraft Chagons Water Company James Harnpest Grand Army of the Benublle Harry P. Meyer Court House Musical History Club Philhar- Inenle Society Opera House Ernst Thiele Scranton Stabat Motor Rossini Kathryn Thiele Walter A. Wood Richard Willams John T. Watking Fhstharmonie

Susquehanna notes passim vow of local happenings

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a mix of local items from Susquehanna on May 27. Topics include a shirt factory stockholder rebate, lawyers closing offices weekly in June July, a Hogan opera house social hop, April payments to Evies hopmen, a Han cock social with Dorin’s Susquehanna orchestra, and a Scott Summer hotel opening at Oquaga Lake. Also coverage of a Rome Binghamton game, a memorial sermon at Lanesboro Methodist church, a Moody Relief corps event at Mogen opera house, and Memorial Day decoration plans. Additional items mention William Trine’s grippe recovery, a Worcester Times appearance, immigrant westward movement, milk prices, an accident at the Hisman block, cancer illness, cemetery vandalism, and a $20 reward.

Susquehanna Susquehanna Shirt Factory Hogan Opera House Susquehanna Band Evies Dorin Susquehanna Orchestra Hancock Scott Summer Hotel Oquaga Lake Hinghamton Jin Jeffries William Meekin Witched Lanesboro Methodist Church Tremaine Post Mogen Opera House Moody Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic William Trine Jackson Street Grippe Pnewmina Charkis C. Wentzler Sun The Binghamton Leader Worcester Home Entertainment Erie Millanen New York James Gillolley Hisman E. N. Tucker Jackson Montrose

Susquehanna County Notes Marking June Events

Local notes report June 6 7 meetings of the Graingers in Crushville Susquehanna county and June 12 13 soldiers orphans school exam in Harford with Generals Gobin and Stewart in charge. Married life legal actions include Corey Buckland seeking divorce from Sadie L Buckland. Funeral for A Wright or Shay at Joxsup homestead with Four Brothers post. Memorial Day speakers John W Marshall Major S G Williams and Galusha A Grow. Construction begins on Forest City to Lanesboro telephone line. Fortunes include a heavy frost and a centennial reunion at Franklin Academy on June 1.

Simrell Prethers Starucca Thomsons Township Susquehanna County Crushville Towle Boetwick Montrose Clarence Titaworth Corey Buckland Susquehanan County Sadie L. Buckland Lackawanna and Montrose Harford J. P Gobin Thomas J. Stewart A. Wright Shay Joxsu Franklin Academy Galusha A. Grow Leon Barron Teft Peritonitia South Montreme Forest City Lanes Bero Harford Soldiers’ Orphans’ School

Various Local Happenings From Factoryville May 27

Factoryville notes report visits from Carbondale residents, school class outings to Crystal Lake and Lake Winola, and damaged windows from pupils racing at the graded school. Union memorials at Kiev and parade plans by Grand Army of the Republic. Port Rico posting and a silk flag prize for Melita commandery. A Primitive Methodist church opening at Lawrenceville and a child surgery by Doctors Burge and Dougherty.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Buah Carbondale J. T. Lush Main Street Crystal Lake Lake Winola Union Methodist Episcopal Church Kiev W. M. Hiller Grand Army of the Republic Fost Eirele Paetoryville Sun W. G. Harman D. D. Harmon Quartermaster's Department United States Army New York Humace Porto Rico Moegsra Luchelager Sutton Keystone Academy Keystone Tunkhannock John 5 Tread Melita Commandery Scranton John Wilkes- Hiarre Inet Electric City

Local incidents and community notes from Hepbottom

A horse driving mishap near the depot ends at McVicar's barn with a horse injured. Farmers vote to continue milk deliveries after a meeting, then delay and question personal commitments. Notables: Alta Finn Grace McKiver Kidsward Carey in Benton fishing trip. Lyman Kellum at Scranton shows. Mrs. D. Roberts visits Nicholson. Beardsley Janaushek undertaker begins work. Rev N S Sage presided at Enoch Lord funeral Friday.

Alta Finn Grace McKiver Kidsward Carey Benton Lyman Kellum Scranton D. Roberts Nicholson Mr. Janaushek Beardsley & Janaushek

Requiem Mass for Deceased YM I Members Held at St Marys

A requiem mass will be celebrated at St Marys church on Wednesday morning for the deceased members of the Young Mens Institute. Patrick McLain nine son of Mr and Mrs Owen McLain West Side died Friday morning after brief illness culminating in hemorrhages. Funeral held earlier.

St. Mary's Cemetery Primitive Methodist Lawrenceville T. BR. Wilson Primitive Methodist Church Tamaqua R. D. Dillon Dunmore Edward Walsh J. J. McLaughlin Anna Mclaughlin Corry Avoca Pittston Snapont Falls Burge J. J. Dougherty Hudson John Devers St. Mary's Church Young Men's Institute Patrick Owen McLain West Side

Erie Medical Co Offers Nonsense Health Claims

An unreliable notice from Erie Medical Co of Burraco New York touts fake cures and miracle devices. The ad promises free “treatment” and claims to heal nerve and vitality issues without credible medical support.

Erie Medical CO Burraco N.Y

Mariani Wine Endorsed by Notable Figures for Health

Advertises Mariani Wine as a tonic praised by physicians and royalty alike for strength, longevity, and relief of debility. Claims to aid exhaustion, lung diseases, malaria, and general weakness, with endorsements from Empresses and cardinals. Sold by Marian Co. in New York with imitations warned.

Mariani Tria Benesiecial Marion Marian & Co New York Emberom Empress Princes Cardinale Archbiuhope

Drowning tragedy in Horton brook near Lathrop

Little Lloyd Hinkley four years six months son of Mr and Mrs Lester Hinkley of Lathrop Pa drowned in Horton brook last Friday night while playing on a bridge near home funeral services held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon interment in Nicholson cemetery other local notices mention visitors and residents in town and in nearby areas with brief social updates

Scranton Tribune Nicholson Little Lloyd Hinkley Lester Hinkley Lathrop Horton Brook Presbyterian Church Nicholson Cemetery Vida Pederick Clark's Summit Marion Betts Peckville H. & Thomas Lehman Mre T. P. Thurber Charles Strickland Clark Giles Hopbottam M. Parker Nellie Mack Rev. L. Banford Tower Cemetery Clarence Vaness Hallstead John McCoy Hinkley Geosle Stephens Scranton Sirs Rose Wright Factoryville Hattie Adama Kingsley Mra D. Tell

Brooklyn News Roundup and Memorial Day Plans

Rev. G B Van Woert spoke to Grand Army of the Republic at the Methodist church while nearby congregations attended from Presbyterian and Universalist churches. Milk union members met to resume shipments and discuss a cooperative creamery. J D Peckham and S Eldridge toured Binghamton for milk producers. Pimmett Adams narrowly escaped injury when a coal train backed into his engine. Emma Shadduck visited Scranton. Ladies Aid served supper at Presbyterian church. Cemeteries are being beautified and Memorial Day exercises planned with Rev Van Woert as speaker. Young People's Christian union to sell ice cream on Memorial Day at A W Kent's lawn. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised. Hood's Pills claimed for headaches.

Brooklyn G. BE. van Woert Grand Army of the Republic Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian and Universalist Five States’ Milk Union Eldridge J. D. Peckham Binghamton Milk Producers’ Union Pimmett Adams Foster Emma Shadduck Scranton Ladies’ Aid Society Presbyterian Church van Woert Young People's Christian Union A. W. Kent

Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts in Toledo

Ohio records show Frank J. Cheney oath as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co promising one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public W Gleaton attests. Cure is taken internally with testimonials offered. Sold by Drum Mails and others in Toledo.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Byus Hall J. Cheney En Yhener Seal W. Glearon Pd Omuney Drum Mail Bewt

Lodore Resort Opens Decoration Day on Delaware and Hudson

Public will be admitted to the Lake Lodore resort on Decoration Day May 30 on the Delaware and Hudson main line near Farview. The grounds feature a dancing pavilion summer kitchen and refreshment stands designed by Percival Morrin with a picturesque lake setting and scenic cliffs. Two naphtha launches row boats and a scenic ride from Lackawanna valley to the lake is highlighted by modern rail improvements replacing older gravity incline. Rates to Lake Lodore on Decoration Day are listed.

Delaware and Hudson Lodore Farview Percival Morrin Stteelf Wayne County Lackawenna Lake Lodore

Reduced Philadelphia excursion rates announced by Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers one fare round trip excursions to Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention, valid June 15 to 19 for travel, with a minimum 80 cent rate, return by June 24. Tickets from all stations on its line available.

Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Lehigh Valley Excursions From New York and Pennsylvania

Decoration Day round trip to Niagara Falls via Lehigh Valley Railroad from New York City and other stations with one fare six ninety five dollars to Scranton. special Gettysburg excursion June 2 to 4 for G A R encampment with round trip fare from Pennsylvania and nearby stations. both limited for return by June 1 or June 11 respectively and valid on most trains except Black Diamond express.

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad New York City Scranton Lehigh Valley Ticket Gettysburg Pennsylvania Phillipsburg Hiack

Railroad Special Excursion to Niagara Falls May 29

On May 29 the Lackawanna railroad will sell special excursion tickets to Niagara Falls at 4.70 for round trip. Tickets are valid on all regular trains that date and for return until May 31 inclusive.

Agenta The Lackawanna Railroad Niagara Falls

Markets hold steady as post-Thursday loss turndown lingers

New York May 90 There was no change in market conditions as the aftermath of Thursday's failure continued to dampen activity. Brokers linked to Price McCormick and Co resumed operations in settlement with failed firms, aiding some customers and aiding price stability especially in Union Pacific. Rumors of further financial trouble were denied, and a sharp cotton rally helped shorts cover.

New York Efair Price McCormick & Co Arma Joans Union Pacific

Commencement Trousseau Advertisement for Graduates

An advertisement extols the graduation moment and honors graduates as budding women. It offers a wide range of wearables including white goods embroideries ribbons laces and millinery and invites out of town graduates to contact by mail for dress services and trousseau guidance.

Grocery Price Notice Corrected for Local Ad

Corrected by J G Dale listing dairy tubs butter cream and full cream misreads. Items include Western select dairy tubs, Lay other brands, Bermuda flour Patented host patent and various prices such as 9.45 9.0 and 44.06.

J. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave Layo Bermuda

Wheat and corn prices steady in Philadelphia market May report

Philadelphia May 4 wholesale prices show wheat steady with May contract, corn lower or mixed and oats weak. Potatoes and butter hold firm with Western supplies stable. Prices include rye and timothy feeds, pork products steady, poultry largely unchanged with a few slight shifts. Receipts list tens of barrels and thousands of bushels across wheat corn oats and other commodities.

Philadelphia Sisady New York Western Prin

Chicago Grain Market Ends Stagnant Season With Weak Quotations

The Chicago grain market closed a stagnant season with weak conditions for wheat corn and oats. Cash quotations were provided but largely unchanged from yesterday indicating limited trading activity across the board.

Chicago

Noisy Winter Patents and Market Dailies

Fragmented OCR lists grain and commodity prices with items like No. 8 spring wheat, No. 9 corn, No. 2 oats, flax seed, timothy hay, and pork, lard, and whiskey quotes. Includes unclear figures and disparate goods, reflecting a midwestern market page snapshot with fluctuating prices and commodity notes.

Grain and dairy market notes from New York trading

Market report from New York on May 24 notes mixed activity in flour and patent grades, weak spot and elevator prices, and subdued demand abroad. It covers wheat futures and spot tones, elevator bids for No 2 red and No 1 northern Duluth options, and softer dairy prices with steady butter and cheese markets amid regional conditions.

New York Minnesota Minnesota Lakers Duluth O& B Northwest Ec CC Alphainiet Biutter Weetern Craemery Dalte State Iaboe Pennsylvania Eals Southern Western Lon Imigalde

Weekly Livestock Prices and Market Report

Philadelphia May 27. Recetpte for the week Teeves 0.04 shoep .8 T hege 4.197 Beef Cattle in fair demand rates barely maintained extra 6 percent setge good medium common Sheep prices declined with active demand for some grades Fat cows thin cows veal calves milch cows and beef steers show limited changes Prices at Theater and other markets noted with various terms and figures

Philadelphia

Cattle Receipts Steady Amid Mixed Trade Chicago Market

Chicago reports May 4 cattle receipts show nominal steadiness with native steers poor to medium quality at 85.18,70. cows at 4.00 to 4.40. heifers and bulls varied. Week’s totals include fed steer 9808.75, top around 84.84. bulk sales near 427 per day. Sheep receipts 2,10 good to choice wethers 4.0 to 5.05. native lambs 4.60 to 7.0. western lambs 7.60 to 8.75. yearlings about 5.25 to 5.40.

Chicago Eripia Tetas Teone Tulle

Buffalo Livestock Text Scraped From Market Column

Market notes show cattle and sheep prices with mixed receipts and varying quality. Prices listed include calves and hogs, with hedged changes from the previous day and references to dull to steady demand.

Faete Liberty Mar 4 Cel tie Steady Win

Fragmented OCR text notes a horse racing style listing with odds and terms like prime, higher, extra hearing, and various garbled names. It appears to describe bets or performance terms, but the readable facts are unclear and many terms are distorted.

Faete Liberty Mar Celtie Cermmon Howe Choles Wothera Sisnane

New York Market Reports Mixed Nominal Movements

A scrambled market note lists several assets with nominal steadiness and mild gains. References to firms like Calees and Lambe-Steardie appear with unclear figures and typographic errors. The text notes "good to prime" and "mav theeves" amid inconsistent data points.

New York Mandy Calles Calees Steardie

Unclear OCR sports report from Ol City

Fragmentary text reports on average figures and barrels in a run with no bids or shipments. Missing names and context prevent a full summary.

Ol City Marta

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