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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1899

Page

2

Pastor threatens to name license signers from pulpit

In Stroudsburg Rev. Robert H. Crawford announced he may read from the pulpit the names of license signers and lawyers who plead for licenses. He criticized Monroe county politics and commented on campaign spending and methods at the Methodist Episcopal church service.

Severton Tribune Stroudsburg Methodist Episcopal Church Robert H. Crawford Ren Crawford Crawford Monroe County Register and Recorder

Corcoran Maintains Mayoral Office in Pittston Ruling

In Wilkes-Barre Judge Halsey rules for Thomas J. Corcoran, confirming his mayoral seat after Harding's death. The decision centers on whether Corcoran, elected councilman, could still hold mayor due to term rules. The opinion cites that the 149% third class election act supersedes the 184 act, validating Corcoran's tenure.

Feranton Tripune Pittston Wilkes- Barre Halsey Thomas J. Corcoran Muryer Pittaten Harding Corcoran Counedilman

Expensive Hunt Ends in Cow Death at Gulf Summit

Nimrod Lowery on a Gulf Summit hunting trip was knocked down when a fox crossed his path, triggering his gun to discharge. A Jersey cow in an adjoining field was killed. Lowery suffered a sprained wrist and will be held liable for the cow’s value.

Nimrod Lowery Gulf Summit The Scranton Tribune Susquehanna L. BE Lowery

Keystone Electrics Faces Wyoming Seminary in Final Season Game

In Scranton area notes a Keystone football team prepares for a 3 p.m. home clash with Wyoming Seminary on Keystone grounds. Keystone coaches boast strong form as the final game of the season approaches, with Keystone Academy reporting solid attendance and new students.

F. A. Watkins Ricketts B. L. Watking Jennie Juna Wall Academy Street E. T. Wheaton Michigan Tinpilst Keystone Keystone Academy

Favorite Prescription credited with restoring health to woman in Muskegon

A Michigan woman from Trent, Muskegon County, writes of rapid recovery after using Dr Vierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pellets, claiming relief from postpartum weakness, bleeding, and subsequent weight gain, and urges others to trust the formula over substitutes. Over 240,000 women endorse the product, per her letter.

Vierce Erica Rupieraly Valentier Trent Muskegon Co Tam Lim

Chamberlain Pain Balm Boosts Shoulder Relief after Nine Years

Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports long lasting shoulder pain from nine years but finds relief after trying Chamberlain Pain Balm. After trying many medicines and doctors, one bottle provides noticeable improvement with satisfaction. Sold by all druggists and Mathes Brown as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain Adolph L. Millett Manchester N. H Mathes Brown

No Football Game Amid Heavy Rain And Local Notices

Heavy rain Saturday canceled the football game. Christy Matthewson of Bucknell shows promise in baseball and football. I. D. Kommerer’s health declines. Local train schedule to continue all winter. Factoryville Encampment No 4 plans Patriarchal degree on Wednesday. Members of Rogers encampment and Clark's Green ladies invited. A meeting at Mrs A J Gillmore's to plan for New England charity work. The eldest daughter of Orville Timings of Bardwell convalesces from typhoid. Whitfeld J Andrews of Scranton visits Williams and McNulty. Misses Hattie and Bertha Chaman stay in Scranton. Canton Factoryville No 1 6, C F will meet with candidate muster and Canton business. Dantel Biddleman and J W Reyn-

Christy Matthewson Chris” Je Hnis Wront Bucknell Chris- Ue I. D. Kommerer Scranton Factoryville LO. C. F W. S.S. Rogers Clark's Green New England A. J. Gillmore Orville Tmiings Bardwell Whitfeld J. Andrews Williams & McNulty Hattie Bertha Chaman

Statistics of Bradford County Religious Work

Towanda November 13 report shows Bradford county religious work with 117 schools and 1,671 teachers and officers. total membership 9,368 and average weekly attendance 5,428. 125 joined church or were confirmed. county association contributions $151.15. Denominations listed include Baptist 16 schools 1,355 members Free Will Baptist 5 schools 229 members Congregational 5? schools 167 members Disciple 7 schools 40 members Methodist Episcopal 44 schools 1,000 members Methodist Protestant 1 school 44 members Methodist Wesleyan 3 schools 132 members Presbyterin 18 schools 1,701 members Protestant Epipcopal 3 schools 75 members Universalist 2 schools 46 members Union 9 schools ? members.

Scrinton Tribune Towanda Bradford County Baptist Free Will Baptist Congregational Tve Disciple Methodist Episcopal Methodist Protestant Methodist Wesleyan Treebyterlin Protestant Epicropal Universalist Union

Tunkhannock Briefs Adjoin Court and Local Notices

The regular equity and general term court is adjourned to the first week of January due to Judge Durham’s absence. Dr Samuel Phelps Leland presents World Machine at the High School Library. Corporal W H Shouse is moved to Sermaton with Cpl W S Folger in charge here. Stock subscriptions for a canning factory reach 5000 dollars with expected completion next year.

Tunkhannock Equity and Durham Columbia County E. K. Little Wilkes- Barre Folger Ninth United States Cavalry Charles FE. Terry W. N. Reynolls, Jr Wilkes-Barre Messie Burnett Emera

Pennsylvania Day at National Export Exposition

Governor Stone designates Thursday November 16 as Pennsylvania Day at the National Export Exposition in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets November 15 from points west of Harrisburg and north of Sunbury to Philadelphia and back at one cent per mile, plus admission, valid to return through November 17. Governor Stone and state officials will attend.

Governor Stone Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Harrisburg Sunbury

Pittston Socials and Obituaries Highlight Weekend

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Pittston on Nov 13 reports Mrs. Mary Speece hosting a gathering for Mrs. Walker Speece of Parkersburg West Virginia with a reception assisted by Miss Speerce Mrs. Walter Speece. Also noted are the deaths of J L Van Bickle and Mrs Amman Jolley, with funeral arrangements. and a Junior Auxiliary play at Trinity Church scheduled for Nov 14.

Beranton Tribune Troudsbore Monrne County Teachers’ Institute Coura Bowser H. L. Walters AH. LL. Walters W.J. Ramsey H. L. Reber William & Tesh Allegar W. OH. Glah C. D. Appenecker Walter DBD Apnengeller Weee Town Alphn Potherman George Ff Kunkle J. F. Eipher Echech W. HL. Thimeey Wo W. Gish T. A. Groen von Onesoluthona Thomas Ward, Jr M. Sehoonever Emma Hidean Miesita al. Mutchler Nogas J. Burenett Pittston Mary Speece Walker Speece Parkersburg West Virginia Miss Speerce Walter Speece C. H. Surdam Doty Miriam Doty Mildred Burdam Paul Doty Walker Company E Pennsylvania Volunteers Amman. Jolley Tunkhannock Pittaton Eaton Trinichurch York Atick Mors Tribune Consilldited Stock Exchange Conwell Paeren Gilby Rook Ful Kid Con Ohio Delaware & Tea Lowla Nash Manhattan Traction Co Pacife Oats Central Central West Beebeene Norfolk Ray Bil Mit Horth Pacific Reding Southern Pacific Bouthern RR Ly Ie Cg & Tron Tnlen Pacific Texan Pacific Yaty Ae Us - Teather Ieee West Union BS

Markets End Week With Quiet Firm Close On Higher Prices

The New York stock market opened with slight hesitation and then rose, closing quietly near the top on November 13. Bonds did not fully follow stocks with gains, though some bond series showed sharp moves early in the week. total sales reached 670,70 shares with United States all issues advancing in bid prices.

New York Anler United States

Scranton Board of Trade Quotations Exchange Par Basis

The Scranton Board of Trade posts quotations based on par value of 100. Traders watch price movements in this daily report reflecting market activity and commodity levels for local buyers and sellers.

Scranton Board of Trade Exchanges

Scranton Firms and Local Banks in Historic Mortgage Notices

Historic OCR fragment lists multiple Scranton area companies including Iron Fence & Mfg Co, Dairy Co., Savings Bank & Trust Co, and Vernon Coal Co, alongside street railway and mortgage terms. Mentions General Mortgage and local offices on Peoploea Street and related financial entities. Details are fragmented but indicate a period notice of mortgages and secured debt.

Ton Rasta Trust Hate Dep Enton Faover Co

Scranton Wholesale Market Item Prices Noted

Corrected by BH. Gi. Dale at 77 Lackawanna Avenue, listing prices for dairy and produce. Butter Creamery, Wowle print, Orkins and Gare tubs, Bees Select western, cheese Full cream new, beans per bushel, onions per bushel, lemons and flowers with prices such as 8.76 per box, 4.50 for flowers.

Scranton Gi. Dale Lackawanna Avenue

Wheat and grain prices hold mixed as market reports vary

Philadelphia market notes weak wheat and declined corn with mixed November consignments. Prices for potatoes and dairy show firm demand in Pennsylvania and New York, while refined sugar remains dull and livestock values stay steady.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York and Western New York W.abo

Joseph Ross Residence Listing

Joseph Ross at 902 West Lackawanna Avenue is listed with telephone number 4732 in this classified residential notice.

Omice West Lackawanna Avenue

Unclear OCR listing of creameries and notes

Fragmentary OCR text catalogs dairy creamery names and scattered details across months and states. Readable items include references to western track, creamery brands, and a horse name, with many garbled terms and missing context.

Wheat and grain futures end steady on short covering

Chicago markets show December wheat flat to lower amid bearing stallation. May contracts mix as decmber gains slightly. Pork, lard, and ribs finished weak to irregular while provisions moved irregularly. Commodity quotes list No 2 yellow corn No 2 red wheat and various seed and meat futures with mixed values.

Chicago Timothy See Barre

Livestock Prices Report From Market and Slaughterhouse

The report lists cattle and sheep prices with movement for November markets. It notes leaner beef, mixed ethereal markets, hogs steady, and various quotes for cows, steers, heifers, and lambs. Prices show declines from Wednesday readings and mention native lambs and western weather conditions.

Grain futures activity in New York trading declines noted

Market report shows steady to active trading in flour and meal with no quotable changes. Prices for elevator No 1 hard Duluth and No 2 and No 10 futures fluctuate with bids around 20 cents and slight net gains, as options trade at limited demand and settle near steady.

New York Duluth opWons Sinlye Simer

Raven Steers Contested Ballot Amid Turbulent Debate

A fragmented November report from New York outlines a contested election or ballot event with various factions and names obscured by OCR errors. Key players and groups such as Raven Steers, Kicsans, and Gulls wheels appear but misspellings obscure precise identities and outcomes.

New York Raven Atondy Ton Lige

Investment Options Partially Described in Public Notice

A public notice to investors outlines six percent securities with varied payments from 100 to 1000000. It directs inquiries to J T McCotom attorney at 422 Spruce St Boranton PA for more details on contract terms and profits.

J.t.msccotom Spruce ST Boranton, PA

Market Report Highlights Mixed Livestock Prices

Prices show variability across cattle and lamb categories with calves, lambs, and prime beef noted. Trade activity weak in spots while some sectors firm. regional markets indicate demand fluctuations and occasional price drops.

East Liberty Cattle Market Prices Reported

East Liberty November market summary shows cattle categories with price ranges for extra prime common and other grades. Notable figures include prime steers at around 5 Cattle entries list varying lots and per hundredweight pricing across steer heifers and lambs with mixed quality grades.

East Liberty

Old Marker and Mite Ledger of Odd Credits

Fragmentary OCR lists odd credits and bids with mixed units and names. It notes a $7.08 charge, $1.5 bid shipments, and figures like 161 198 Lurrole and 0.10 Keerele. No clear event or person fully identifiable.

Reward for Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad

An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes Hall's Family Mills and lists wholesalers and physicians, claiming a blood cleansing effect and internal use. The misprint lingers on names and firms, with bold claims and free trials.

Cuminey & Co Pojede J. Chemey Aind Carey Weert & jTruox Leth UT Walling, Kinonn & Marvin Toledo

Odd Fragments From The Auction Block

A garbled item shows a bid scene with prices like 16 cents and a buyer named Matthews Brow. The text blends names and places with unclear phrasing about a sale or lot, mentioning de Agnew and Urpin and a dog, with tense confusion and stray words.

Agnew Dore Blok Hannel Seale Matthews Brow

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