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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1899

Page

5

Miller-Labar feud shocks Stroudsburg area in court

In northeastern Pennsylvania Hiram Miller accuses his son-in-law Moses LaPor of larceny. Justice Robert Anmer frees LaPor on 300 bail as disputes within the Miller family flare. Bonds posted by Lewis Miller. Millers vow further action as tension remains high. Local politics note John Donovan wins prothonotary, while old coal transfer trestles on Tioga street are torn down for a new structure. Rev. Chamberlain of Brazil preaches in Tunkhannock during missionary visit.

Snedal Scranton Tribune Stroudabure Hiram Miller Moses LaPor Falt Robert Anmer Laliar Lewis Miller Lear Annie Miller Hiram Milles Price Wwnship Burnett John Donovan Laceyville Witn Court House Tioga Street Lehigh Valley

Election in Wayne County Officers Chosen Tuesday

Wayne county voters selected county officers in Tuesday’s election. Appointed roles include Associate Judge Joe G Hill D Prothonotary W A Gaylord Register and Recorder Francis HM Crago R Sheriff% Armburater D County Commissioners George W Taylor B George TM Robertson D George H Beamans JD District Attorney I M Atkinson Kh Auditors F EB Carlton R Auditors F Tolley D D L Fry D.

Bprdal Beranton Tribune Honesdale Wayne County Joe G, Hill W. A. Gaylord Register and Recorder Francis HM Crago Armburater George W. Taylor George ™. Robertson George H. Beamans I. M. Atkinson

Community events and notices from Thompson area

Special to The Scranton Tribune reports a G A R hall program and L A corps event to a large audience. A Gus Buens birthday party, diphtheria concerns in Starracea vicinity, and Susquehanna scare remarks are noted. Re v Mr French expects evangelist Mrs Frey for services next week. Ed Cole's child funeral attended by Rev A D David. Local residents and visitors run errands and attend dinners and recitals.

Scranton Tribune Thompson G. A. R. Hall The Post L. A. Corps Gus Buens Starracea Powltry Susquehanna TF. Jenkins Pacificoast Mr. French Baptist Church Frey Paterson N. J A. D. David Ed. Cole West Preeton Scranton M. Lewis Binghamton Misa Flora Sanford M. E. Parsonage Dalton, Mire N. & Foster Ida Terrel J. D. Miller Spencer Tower Thompsonites Mre C. M. Lewis Frances Demprey Mrs. Partridge White's Valley

Pain Balm Restores Shoulder after Nine Years

Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire testifies that ChamberlainPain Balm relieved his wife from a nine year shoulder pain after using one bottle. The product, advertised as a remedy for persistent aches, is sold by all druggists with Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain Adolph L. Millett Manchester N. H Matthew Bros

Elmira man seeks stock for local canning plant

Special to The Screton Tribune Mr Burnett of Elmira New York representing the company to erect the canning factory was in Tunkhannock on Thursday taking subscriptions for stock. The construction company claims a solid proportion and the plant will be built with all machinery installed ready to operate before inspection by the board of disasters and their acceptance by local stockholders.

Screton Tribune Tunkhannock Burnett Elmira N. Y

Forest City Election Tangles and Local Notes

Special to The Scratton Thibone Susquehanna Nov 10 Forest City backed Maxey for sheriff by 249 as Brush may contest fraud. Wright defeated for register and recorder by 325. Temperance union seeks funds for Main Street fountain. Fraud allegations surround traveling dancing master Hillwood. Local weddings concerts and social events noted with votes tallies and small-town happenings.

Susquehanna Forest City Wiliam J. Maxey Richard Brush William J. Maxey Brush Maxey Wright Register and Recorder Women's Christian Temperance Union of Susquehanna Main Street Hillwood Great Bend-Hallstead Hallstead Windsor N. Y George Presbyterian Church Smith Vena M. Albee Philadelphia Baltimore Erie Shore John A. Sophia Sucquehanna Equinunk Methodist Church Rost Loran Rush Township Leander Lott Tr Namer A. B. Smith Cook Washington Street Newark N. J Methodist Church Samuel Falkenburg Washington Myron RR Ida M. Berry Honesdale Christ Episcopal Church Mina Frank Carvondale H. A. Bennett Carbondale Warner & Brower Montrose Fagan and Shew Bherlin

Honesdale Social Roundup Notes and Local Rail Changes

Special to The Scranton Tribine Honesdale reports Honesdale friends hosting Lavinia Dimmick and Mrs. G Deis Dimmick from Scranton. Next Tuesday the Company E captain will change due to Captain Oxborne’s resignation. A new engine and crew join Deathware and Hudson construction with Harry McMullen as conductor. Farmers near Honesdale shipped six thousand bushels of ruta baga to Brovanton and Wilkes-Barre markets.

Honesdale Lavinia Dimmick Mre G. Deis Dimmick Scranton Company E D.C. Oxborne Deathware Hudson Harry McMullen Hinesdale Brovanton Wilkes-Barre

Seminary Gridiron Tilt Draws Huge Local Interest

Cornell and Wyoming Seminary varsity teams meet on the local gridiron this afternoon under peak enthusiasm. Excursion parties from surrounding towns are planned. AL Bull from Pennsylvania coaches new plays for the seminary. The game starts at 8 o’clock.

Cornell Service Wyoming Seminary al” Bull Pennsylvania Rush Seminary Syracuse University Nelson Memorial Chapel Enterprisine Amphictyon Society Wyoming Feld

Lost raft of logs on Susquehanna river near Mehoopany

Towanda report says Oscar Poiner and partner search the Susquehanna for a raft of logs containing 10 000 feet of lumber from a season's contract. The logs were lashed at Mehoopany and moored to wait for higher water to float to Forty Fort. They were last seen Thursday and their whereabouts are unknown.

Towanda Oscar Poiner Susquehanna River Mehoopany Forty Fort

Pike county deer cases test state game law

State game commissioners may test Pike county deer killing under a disputed law. If proven they plan prosecutions before November 1, with the case likely to go to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide which law governs Pike county and the commissioners assertion.

Milford State Board of Game Commissioners Pike County Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Republicans See Shifts In County Townships In 1910

Stroudsburg reports Midred township finally casting two votes for Barnett and 1457 for Farmer Creasy, while Price township shows a Republican vote of one. Eldred township outlook improves for GOP as county analysis notes shifting support and cautious optimism ahead of future gains.

Stroudsburg Midred Township Barnett Farmer Creasy Eldred Township Price Township

Boys Ready-to-Wear Outerwear Catalog Notes

The excerpt lists boys heavy melton and silk Astrakhan reefers with braid trims and velvet collars in Merht and dark colors. Prices shown as regular value two dollars sixty cents and various 14 styles offered with pearl buttons and velvet collars. Also mentions Flino Kersey Roofer Over coats trimmed with pearl buttons and silk velvet collars in seal brown.

Scranton Garment Sale Promises Finest Novelty Suits

Advertises in stock Novelty B Suits Reefers and Top Coats for Scranton with values listed as 96 and prices 7 and 8 dollars. Mentions finest garments ever brought to Scranton.

Scranton

Unknown man buried after Delaware Lackawanna death near Spragueville

In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on November 10 an unidentified man killed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad near Spragueville was buried. Clothing yielded a single cent in torn rag pieces, likely kept as a souvenir. Towanda reports DL&W president said no branch line from Nichols to Lefayeville will be built next year.

Stroudsburg Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Spragueville Towanda Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Nichols, N Lefayeville

Markets Shake Off Liquidation As Stocks Rally Late

New York trading opened with broad liquidation across all market sectors led by speculative industrials and major rail shares. By afternoon a partial recovery emerged as call money fell to four percent and buyers returned, lifting many prices from their earlier declines.

New York Northern Pacific Union Pacific Standard Railroad Lowther Sugar Manhattan Stock Exchange Anv

Pitts ton News Drowns After Train Strike Death

John Walker about 65 died from injuries after being struck by a train at No 6 mine. He leaves a wife and children Mary Vaughan James Thomas Nellie Walker. Funeral Monday morning. Invitations issued for marriage Jennie Cornelius Drake and Alfred Avery at Old Forge church on Thursday evening November 21 at 6 20. Local court dates set for Stevens acciliery riot tongues and Gibbor v Little and O'Toole. Jury verdict on William Gordon death cites kidney trouble, not injuries from ejection by Michael Corcoran. Pittston and West Pittston druggists agree on price control for patent medicines. W H Broadman report condemns West Pittston sewer outlets.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Nev John Walker No. 6 Mary W. W. Vaughn Sayre W. H. Broadman State Board of Health West Pittston

Bray Youth Dies at Avoca Colliery Mine

William Bray a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Bray of South Main street was instantly killed yesterday morning at the Avoca colliery mine while at work. Mrs Jones of Wyoming Nel and daughter Mrs Ross of Minerst Mills visited town yesterday. Mrs Nims of Philadelphia is visiting her parents Dr and Mrs Feamen. Moll Reap and Agnes Mora are staying with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Grimes of Elmbhurst. Mrs Harry George of Mountain Top is visiting sister Mrs Walter Andopion.

William William Bray South Main Street Avoca John Jones Wyoming Ross Minerst Mills Thomas Nims Philadelphia G. TB. Feamen Misees Moll“ Reap Agnes Morahan Grimes Elmbhurst Harry George Mountain Top Walter Andopion

Cold remedies and cautions from a Morristown carpenter

A Morristown carpenter warns against overdosing on cold medicine and urges following bottle directions. He notes a strong man may feel quick relief but warns this can push illness to a weaker spot. A pamphlet offers a manual of diseases and medicine prescriptions, available by requesting a copy through John Ste.

Morritown

Market summary of grain and dairy prices in New York

New York market report notes declines in various grain futures with dull spot activity. Wheat and corn futures show small losses, with prices for May and June contracts easing while spot demand remains weak. Dairy prices for creamery and cheese hold steady to firm in parts, with regional variations and limited trading.

New York Duluth Corrive New Tanto Dee Weetern Creamery Waite Witsotllee Etnte Dairy Alte Sirone

Wheat slips further on surprise Argentine shipments

Chicago prices show a drop in wheat due to unexpected Argentine shipments. Corn stays firm on light country trading while oats and hides slip. Provisions ease and cash quotations list multiple grain and meat items with mixed declines and small gains.

Chicago

Chicago Cattle Market Shows Mixed Demand Across Classes

Cattle market activity varied with women buyers strong and common stock in demand. Price quotes show cows steady to firm, higher-grade beef cattle fetching firmer prices while middling lots and feeders traded at lower levels. Sheep and hog markets also displayed mixed tone with lambs and western hogs contributing to volume.

Chicago Heffern Toalle Texac

Cattle Prices and Market Report at Final Buffalo Sale

Final Buffalo market notes show cattle and calf receipts steady to lower. Veals bring strong demand with high prices, feeders and fat cattle mixed, hogs gently lower, sheep and lambs uneven as trade narrows on varied classes and quality.

Numbyer Canadas

Market Prices Report from New York Hide and Cattle Sale

New York stock buyers show mixed action with steers steady to firm and cows steady. Calves and calves figures vary with slower demand and weaker weekend figures. Sheep and lamb prices soften while hog values dip. Canadian lambs fetch about 5.50 as hogs near 4.06.

New York Meeves

Butter-Creamery Dairy Products Update

Corrected by H. G. Dale, 77 Lackawanna Avenue. Butter-Creamery in Mo2ic print Me dairy firkins and tubs mentioned with small item details.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue

East Liberty Market Price Listing Oddities

Market notes from East Liberty on November 16 show cattle and veal calf prices with mixed quality terms. The fragmentary list includes cattle breeds and weights, with inconsistent figures and mislabeled entries across multiple lots.

Unclear City Credit Notes With No Bids

Nov 1 report shows credit balances and certificates without bids offers or values noted for a public ship sale or auction activity in Ol City. Details incomplete.

Ol City

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