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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1899

Page

5

Campaign fervor grips Susquehanna County in final days

Special to The Beranton Tribune reports candidates and lieutenants canvassing sparsely attended meetings. Newspapers issue election editions praising the Republican ticket while warning of hospital and tax implications. County papers largely back Republicans with little expectation of a Democratic victory next Tuesday.

Beranton Tribune Bucquehanna Susquehann County Suequehanna Journal Wricht Thoreday Register and Recorder Bruce Hallstead Herald Susquehanna County Erie Railroad Company Montrose Democrat Susquehanna Journal

Gravity railroad to be converted near Honesdale

Special to The Scranton Tribune reports ongoing conversion from canal to locomotive service around Honesdale. Bridge stone work at Plandin's and Torrey's dam abutments near completion, a turntable site survey near union docks underway, and canal docks being cleared. Heavy rails laid on the main canal basin track as grading continues. Contractor Conrad Schroeder of Freeland inspected the union passenger station site.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Plandin’s Torrey’s Dam Union Docks Hollemlale Conrad Schroeder Frrinton Union

Fatal Locomotive Explosion Near Wyalusing

A fatal accident near Carmody's four miles below Wyalusing occurred about eleven last night when a northbound TD&S&S locomotive exploded. Fireman Eugene Dorgan of Dushore and brakeman Fred Robinson of Towanda were killed. Conductor Mantel Georgia of Sayre was severely injured. Georgia survived and was taken to Sayre hospital. Deegan’s body was thrown into the river and recovered after hours of search. Both tracks were blocked for hours.

Towanda Carmody’s Wyalusing TD. & S&s. Socomoutte Eugene Dorgan Dushore Fred Robinson Mantel Georgia Sayre Deegan Georgia

Hoyt Seeks To Break Will In Kingston Case

Wilkes Barre November 3 In the orphan court Judge Carte heard Frank W Hoyt of Kingston contest the will of his mother Mary M Wood of Kingston who died September 4 1898 The estate value is placed between 150 000 and 200 000 with Hoyt receiving 1000 The defense by George K Powell executor and ex Judge D B Rhone contends no undue influence was proven and a common pleas jury may decide the merits The decision was reserved

Wilkes-Barre Carte Orphans’ Court Room Frank W. Hoyt Kingston Mary M. Wood

Larrabee Kilrow Case Eyed for Quick End in Montrose

In the Larrabee Kilrow case the defendants failed to appear in Montrose, making a swift court conclusion likely. Local notes report civic groups forming and church and library activities, with various residents and officials mentioned in Susquehanna county updates.

Opening of Basque hanna river bridge at Lareyville celebrated

The Basque Hanna River bridge at Lareyville opened with speeches a procession and ceremonies. It will be free to the public for three months. Henry Harding was in Scranton, and Lehigh Valley riders are warned against jumping on and off trains with arrests posted. A meeting at the county courthouse Saturday will review the canning factory project report by Brungess and Harding.

Tunkhannock Basquehanna River Lareyville Taceyville Henry Harding Scranton Lehigh Valley Court House R. Brungess N. Ll. Harding Luzerne

Starrucca and Brandt Hunters Plan Saturday Supper

Special to The Scranton Tribune Starrucca Nov 2 County institute at Honesdale will shorten school next week A hunt and supper for local sportsmen set for Saturday Nov 11 at Starrucca Valley House A W Brown called to Susquehanna unexpectedly Thursday evening Andrew Kaehler Jr in Sherman on business Miss Minnie B G Mumford Sayre visiting her parents Paterson N J funeral noted Mrs Christina Brown Pleasant Mount and Mrs Cecilia Allerton Herrick Centre visit Starrucca Laura Wheeler Hancock visiting Theodore LaBar John Gitleran Binghamton visiting William Setdington A W Brown and family attended hunt supper at Jackson Wednesday evening

Starrucca Honesdale Minnie BG. Mumford Sayre Binghamton William Se Tdington A. W. Brown Jackson

Scranton High School Faces Keystone Academy Clash

Football on Keystone grounds with Scranton High School and Keystone Academy set for kickoff at 9 p.m. Local political meeting at town hall chaired by James K Frear featured candidates Shaw Reynolds and Robinson. A Nicholson tailor Charles Leroy surfaced briefly with a new venture.

Scranton’ High School Keystone Academ Keystone Sharp May Snyder Nicholson James K. Frear Shaw Reynolds Robinson Charles Leroy Tellor

Peruna remedy praised by Danish Home official

A letter from Mrs. Anne Nelson of the Danish Home Association lauds Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the stomach and general debility. Multiple testimonials from users nationwide claim restored strength, improved digestion, and lasting health, with endorsements of Dr. Hartman’s Peruna.

Anne Nelson Dansh Old People’s Home Association West North Avenue Kjeawe Chicago West North Ave Columbus Matthew Schmidt Jordan Oregon Dr. Hartman Bysband J. A. Busher Knoxville Pe-ru-na Medicine Co Columbus, Ohi Danish Old People’s Home Association

Hailed as Recruit to Fort Nikita New York

A man traveled to Scranton seeking a recruiting station of Uncle Sam and was accepted as a recruit and sent to Fort Nikita, New York. Mile Maile Mell Hinds hosted a Halloween party for her friends on Tuesday evening.

Scranton Uncle Sam Fort Nikita N.Y Mile Maile Mell Hinds

Busy week ahead in Honesdale events and death

Honesdale announces a busy week with a county teachers Institute running Monday through Friday featuring four first class evening entertainments. A Y M C A district convention is planned Friday to Sunday with speakers from five counties. Mrs Clara W Loomis dies at her sister’s home after a long illness. funeral held this afternoon at 2 30, Rev James P Ware officiating, burial in Glen Dyherty cemetery Wayne county Republicans aim for large majorities next Tuesday, warning against election contests sparked by a long running Lackawanna county case.

Honesdale County Teachers’ Institute Clara W. Loomis Episcopal Church James P. Ware Glen Dyherty Cemetery Wayne County Lackawanna County

Local Notices and Social News From Thompson Area

Thompson notices Nov 1 report visitors from Scranton Carbondale and New Milford visiting Rev Leonard Cole and wife for a dinner and short visit. Local clergy attend Free Baptist quarterly meeting at West Lenox. pastor to serve here next Sabbath. Postmaster Wilkes Barre to be appointed. John K. Williams named former private secretary to Congressman Morman B Williams.

Scranton Tribune Thompson Annie Z. Brown Scranton J. E. Moon Myron Moon New Milford W. OH. French West Lenox J. M. Gillett Binghamton Ralph PO Tower Pope Guvntt Ariet Mil Umes Smith Jefferson House Wilkes-Barre John KB. Williama Morman B. Williams

Youth and Sage Debate Victory's Female Representation

A mock dialogue from the Indianapolis Journal questions why victory must be personified by a female figure. The Sage remarks on propriety during the speaker's unmarried stage.

Indianapolis Journal

Concerts Highlight Russian Pianist Godowsky and Venues

Conservatory of Music brings Godowsky the pianist and Ernest Gamble with Madame Richel to perform. Reports praise Godowsky's mastery and pairing with Rosenthal in Chicago. Local classes form for children at Jarvies Hardenbergh School of Music and Art. A testimonial concert for tenor Mr Hewson is planned with a December date.

Conservatory of Music Godowsky Tirer Ernest Gamble Madame Richel London Madame Patt Godowseky Heosenthal Chicago New York Musical Courier Leopold Godowsky Mr. Godowsky Thosenthal Rosenthal Moritz Rosenthal Wass Jarvies Hardenbergh School of Music Guernsey

Markets Open Hot, Then Slump After Early Strength

New York stocks opened with high activity and broad buying but soon faltered. Early gains faded as selling resumed and support for many shares weakened, leaving prices generally lower through the day. Total volume reached about 70 shares with value near $2.9 million.

New York

Local Bond Listings Feature Scranton and Beranton Firms

A fragmented OCR list shows bonds from Scranton and Beranton firms including railways, traction bonds, and school funding. Mentions Peoples Street Railway and General mortgage notes with varying percentages.

Tron Fence & Mfy Berantom Axie Works Lacka Datry Coy Pree Eescees Co Savings Bank & Trust Co Scranton Pass First Mortage WL Co Acess Peoples Street Railway First MortwAse Cecccwecees People's Street Railway Dickson Manufacturing Co Lucka Township School Cli Beranton St. Tmp Vernon Coal Co Scranton Axia Woolks Beranton Traction Aes

Correction Notice of Dairy Prices and Items

Corrected by H. 4. Dale, 27 Lackawanna Avenue. Butter-Creamery Butter prices 174c value per firkin. Cheese-Pull cream new. Onions per bushel 4c. Lemons per box 50c to 2.75. Flour listed. Dairy items and miscellaneous produce priced.

Dale Lackawanna Avenue Bate Dagle Select Western State

Wheat and Produce Prices Reported From Philadelphia Market

Philadelphia market notes show firm wheat with contracts firm in Nov and mixed corn firm to higher as No 2 varieties clip. Butter and lard steady to firmer while live poultry shows ongoing demand. refined sugars hold firm. Numerous commodity items listed with varied prices and qualities across wheat, corn, butter, eggs, sugar, and flour markets.

Philadelphia New York Wertern Choice Stattle Fancy Western Creamery Lee Mege Feck Southwertern Bready Thom Hiehele

New York Grain and Produce Market Report

New York markets show flour steady for low grades and dull for medium and higher grades. Wheats firm at the elevator, with options steady ahead of feature prices. corn and oats mostly quiet with limited activity. butter and cheese prices steady with slight regional variation.

New York Paluch Mabel Elie Wien Mas Eneler Wien Western Creamers Mudie Factory Wit Odle

Fragmented OCR list with unclear items and numbers

OCR text from New York shows a jumbled mix of words names and numbers. Readable elements include scattered terms like Sheep and Cane along with figures such as 82800080 and 4.00. Overall the passage lacks coherent events or clear entities.

New York Theves Seers Blooms Thaks Hoses

Unclear OCR item hints at market prices and trades

Fragmentary text references supply, prices, grades, workers and members, with scattered codes and figures. It mentions markets or trades like Vox and Mog e Trade, but details and structure are unreadable. No clear event, entities, or outcome emerge from the snippet.

Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices and Weak Lamb Demand

Readable fragments indicate a livestock market with mixed Packers and buyers bidding on sheep and hogs. Prices appear weak for lambs with losses noted, while bales and weights vary. total counts show 21,000 hogs and sheep sold, with variable quality from poor to prime.

Pelme Tombs Staion

Buffalo Live Stock Market Report

Buffalo, Nov. t. cattle four on site and whey prices noted. Hog sale steady with hogs around 1.26 and various weights. sheep sale mixed with bids around 5.00 to 4.50. Buyers reported dull sentiment for natives, with several lots bid at steady to weaker levels.

Newt

Freeman Sets Long-Distance Record For Washington Team

Buck Freeman of the Washington National League baseball group hits twenty home runs in one season while playing in Wilkes-Barre and has a famed long-distance bat. The piece recalls past great sluggers and notes Freeman’s rise after joining from Toronto and his reputation as a heavy hitter. It also reflects on college football upset dynamics involving Princeton Yale and Columbia.

Buck Freeman Boseall Wilkes-Barre Freeman Bowie Mme Browning Iuive Orr Thin Brouthers Washington Yoronto Beranton Newas Princeton Yale Cohumbria

High School Notes on New Curriculum and Improvements

The board approved revisions to boost pupil advancement and credit for work. A new study period begins with Monday classes, focusing on music under Professor Dermamn. The school touts growing reputation, expanded language offerings, and planned funding for better furnishings.

Dermamn the Austen Acho

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