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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1899

Page

3

Veteran Silas M Smith Dies in Williamsport Area

Silas Macy Smith born January 4 1845 in Canton died November 4 1890 in Williamsport. Civil War veteran and former Lycoming County bar member he served in the Philadelphia Brigade and endured notable battles including Cold Harbor and Petersburg. He lived in California briefly for health and leaves a widow and one son Ivan M Smith of Williamsport. Funeral arrangements and memorial observances noted in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area.

Towanda, Noy Silas Macy Smith Canton This County Williamaport Lycoming County Alee Williamsport California Gonte Cie Anhijorr Hannon Coaifornio Giang Union Veteran Legion Knight Templar Ivan M. Smith Williamesport Fu- Hees Canton Tadas Northeastern

Interesting Lecture and Concert At Local Institute Event

Prof Hible led a lecture on modern hits and adjacennt wonders while Ada Market spoke on native ecoubry and temperance. The Thiele Company performed, and a devotional session followed with talks on language and education, concluding with a community gathering.

Prof Hible Thiele Company Sinwioledhe Sorer Bible Hrtatica Alee Ny Pr. Kinntinan Honersdale He Ware Lin Mary Reaadbwe Dee

Young Men's Christian Association Convention Program

The Fifth district of Pennsylvania hosts its annual Y M C A convention with first session at the Mortis church Friday at 8 20 p m. The program opens with The Pattiane of the Convention led by Fh W Chaning of Wilkes Barre and includes a speaker The Fifth Dlateier. HH He Welle jn Witkeon provides the reaver netvice.

Youngs Men's Christian Mxonsition Pennsylveniat Fh. W. Chaning Wilkes-Barre Reaver Wiper Jn. Witkeon

The Call to Health in Love and Marriage

A discussion on the balance of romance and the body emphasizes that a healthy wife is essential for marriage and childrearing. It promotes Dr. K Pierce of Buffalo as a private at home cure for female weakness and invites women to write for free confidential advice.

K. ¥. Pierce Buffalo Grebe Pierce

Democrats Demoralized by Local Farm Ticket Split

Special to The Scranton Trifany reports a Democratic collapse as farmers and independents back a farmers ticket led by Peter Riphert and Hicker, while regular Dems led by Walter Parter and Benjamin Mace face strong losses. Pro-Teeter Independents back AL Teeter, boosting Republican momentum and signaling a durable shift in county politics.

Stroudaburg Nov Ponenty Ahw Peter JT. Riphert Ehsteyn Emunty Othe Fariess Hicker Ie Oloetet Benjamin Mace AL of Teeter Sture Prutot Teeter Monroe Caviniy Fred

Large vote amid surprise in local election results

A large turnout produced a surprising victory for Republicans in the district races. The sweep included observers noting the defeat of the opposition slate and the election of Republican candidates for district attorney, auditor, and other offices. The campaign was quiet, leaving many astonished by the outcome.

Honesdale Rai O Warne Sufem Cavite Feateter Attorres Brepubicoma Waruniy Commis Stoner Crentey Gtseque Junlae Wi2i Aroaligton Ahertie Os Chastoad Prothonotary Crags Mogabitian Tororo Dhede Vdie

Bradford County Returns Hint at Commissioner Lead

Bradford County votes reported show John A. Murray leading Republican ticket for county commissioner. Samos 14 and Tarriett appear in state treasurer results while names like George T. Inghwar and John J. Mitchel!, plus others, appear for local offices amid incomplete tallies.

Bradford County Samos Tarriett Jude Supreme Court Judge Superior Court John J. Mitchel Houten Durkee Protonoturus J. Andrew Wiltregieter George T. Inghwar Era Pitcher MM. Spalding John A. Murray Demuenar Uretsurer ON. Shubbard OB. Arnold D. Hand Murray

Susquehanna County Briefs Include Church Events and Local Woes

Local notes report political party tension in Avemuelmin county with Republicans losing ground to Democrats. Community groups meet at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches while social events occur for the Dorcas and Women's Guilds. A boy was seriously wounded by a shotgun discharge and several residents travel for business or move to Newark. The piece also mentions Mrs Barrett hosting a Helping Hand gathering and a parishioner receiving a $1,000 grant.

Ausquehanna Avenueliminn Mullins Marry William Take Prant Henjamin Prigar Haiti Barrett Helping Hand Society Methodist Whiwreh Dorcas Society Preabstoria John Pioteen Oakland Women's Guild Grave Episcopal Church Charles BE. Whitney Unadulla Oneonta Watson Dogdon Pike County Leo Ful Summit Susquehanna New York City Buaquehanna County Cookt Washington Street Newark N. J Bridget Connors Ewelid Avenue C, B Susquehanna County Tillenes Burgiehanna United States Fish Commission Susiehams County Whitney

Insurance on site of late husband sparks Susquehanna talk

In Susquehanna county a claim tied to the late John Connors and a $2000 payout to Mrs Thomas Hackett from the Knights of Pythias draws attention as the election outcome looms. Readers report people filing matters in Keypt.

John Connors Susquehanna Thomas Hackett Knights of Pythias Susquehanna County

Election Returns Show Republicans Hold County Edge

Special to The Seronton Tribune Tunkhannick Oct K The official returns show no change in Tuesday night estimates as the Republican state ticket wins the county by about 150. County ticket Democrats gain for sheriff and prothonotary Cray and Denovian by majorities under 30. Shaw is elected register and recorder by 200, GOP commissioners and auditors by about 600. Voters turnout large. some local ticket splits noted. Notables from Hartleboro and Washington visited to assist GOP efforts.

Tunkhannick Nepublican Herkif Cray Denoviin Shaw Register and Recorder Beng Wudltorn C. M. Kishpaneh Interior Department Hartleboro Ceorte Budlemany Pension Office Washington L. Barlow Wilkes-Barre Equity and Argument Court A. M. Hussman New York Purce M. Bacon Weatherly Carbon County Tunkhannuck

Whitney's Weekly Budget of News Highlights

The fourteenth annual meeting of His Women's Home Mission society of the Lackawanna Presbytery convenes at Langeliff church, Awe nt Mire, with reports by A F and Miss Emily Meynlde. Delegates from Wilkes Barre, Dunmore, Scranton and other towns discuss increasing membership and attendance. Other items include Erie and Big Four railroad notes, Susquehanna County news, and local welfare efforts.

Women's Home Mission Society Lackawanna Leekwand Sayre Wilkes- Barre Anndarke Gkinhoma Ose Alweruerka Mre A. F. Diunt Derling Tiveratire Emily Meynelde Christian Science Virginia Welles Della Crown Shannon Woomby Pollard Mr. Hutching Mira. Blutes Wyalusing Mise Weller Miss Perrel Scranton BP. Juyler Honesdale Holmes Morty Fort Mia Hareon Providenes Oakley Seldier Mire Morgan Mira Dito Ek Joln Wallace Pittston Sielty Mie Mey Strang Pitta Mina Mey Mattes Boeranten Co Prespondiog Pearetary Vther Niettie Ning Prine A. KB. Hunt Tremaurer

Irregular Local Notice Mentions Road Repair Obligation

A garbled Philadelphia Press fragment references the Wiltor Bunk of the CChwiiterberg and a Goarpomithurn fovoknt. It notes neglect of a major thoroughfare and that noojpalrera were set to work, questioning who should be held responsible for repairs and abandonment.

Philadelphia Bunk Curtiste Nojpalrera

Pineapple Tablets Promise Cure for Stomach Trouble

The ad touts Yon tan’s Pineapple Tablets as a universal remedy for digestive issues and mental distress, claiming they prevent stomach trouble and offer deep relief. It lists a price of 15 cents per box and notes sales through Matthews Brow and W. T. Clark.

Attenton Matthews Brow W. T. Clark

Pain Balm Aids Nine Year Shoulder Pain Sufferer

Mrs Adelphi Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports relief after using Chamberlain Pain Balm for a stubborn shoulder pain that persisted nine years. She used one bottle and says her shoulder is almost well. Sold by druggists and Matthew Bros wholesale agents with city listings and trade references.

Chamberlain Adelphi Millett Manchester N. HH All Druggista Matthew Bros Reyal

The Markets Open Higher Then Fall Amid Election Anxiety

New York markets started with optimism driven by political relief abroad but soon declined as trading ended lower than Monday. London and Berlin buying boosted some stocks while U.S. demand waned. leather and iron shares led large losses and the money market tightened.

New York Atevic London Muntlah South Hrivwin Sammon Berlin Gelilmr Thease Wetli Iron and Psicet Group Manhattan Monilay Sterlik Continental New York Exchange Chicago New Orleans Sub-Treasury U.S

Beranton Wholesale Market Correction Notice

A corrected listing at Beranton Wholesale Market indicates updates to address and dairy supply notes. The notice references H. G. Dale and Lackawanna Avenue with revised labeling for butter creamery and related shippable goods.

Beranton H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Butter—Creamery Mette Priat Wet Dairy Rhine Sadie Cubs He Egge Seleut Western Itiye Weary Atate

Fragmented grain and dairy terms from a damaged listing

A partly readable OCR fragment shows various agricultural items with prices and weights. Mentions include wheat, corn, potatoes, and dairy notes, but many terms are garbled, making exact items and figures unclear. The snippet resembles a market or merchandise list with mixed figures and brands.

New York Grain and Produce Market Report Nov 4

A terse New York grain and produce market summary notes generally quiet activity with no quotable price changes. Wheat spot demand soft, exports steady while futures show minor declines. Ongoing dullness across commodities includes corn and oats with scattered offerings and light demand amid mixed futures signals.

Philatelphin Piatt Fae Peidtees Firmi Prin Pniite Mearelian Eveladidas Aiken Sonny Livis Link Aise Kathy Furkess Whale Corti New York Duluth Pontine Theda Joetery Walier Jone Creamery Wythe Imiptithy Cronpers Ietigiu Ioe State Diode

Livestock Market Notes from Chicago Sale

Native calves and heifers attract buyers with strong bids amid mixed quality stock. Entries include cattle and hogs with prices noted for fancy calves, heavy packers, and prime beef categories as buyers assess demand and market conditions.

Chicago Weeterme, Inc Rommon Tandy Apie Tevin Fedo Stud

New York Obituary Notices Almanac Shaped by Local Events

A fragmented obituary page from New York highlights several local figures, with sparse names and dates. The readable segments mention a funeral notice and community milestones, reflecting a period between late November and early December.

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