Peculiar Funeral Request Carried Out in Northeastern Pa
In Willi amaport near Lycoming county Furman Field who died last week left a willful demand for a ceremony free burial with his coffin drawn by a horse team driven by Samuel Swartz over twenty miles to William sport cemetery. Services were held at the house, not at the grave, and Swartz delivered the coffin as requested. Field was 63 and long in the lumber business.
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Yowanda
Furman Field
Lycoming County
Williameport
Field
Samuel Swartz
Swarts
Williamasport
Death of ex County Commissioner M F Ransom
Special to the Scranton Tribune Towanda Nov 14 ex county commissioner M F Ransom died at his Ulster home aged 84. Born in Tioga County N Y his father Tra Ransom was the first white male child born in his town. He had lived in the county sixty years and was married in 1846 to Adelaide D Lent with descendants Alice Mrs R D Nichols Athena Mrs H L Knolleys Niagara Falls William Spencer N Y and George Jersey City. Funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
M. F. Ransom
Ulster
Mr. Ransom
Tioga County
N. Y
Tra Ransom
Forman Ransom
Washington
Adelaide D. Lent
Wynox
Alice
R. DD. Nichols
Athena
H. L. Knolleys
Niagara Falls
William
Spencer, N. Y
George
Jersey City
Swindler Abroad Traps Victims in Universal Mercantile Scam
Susquehanna reports a swindler posing as linked to the Universal Mercantile and Collective Association of Montreal. He targets counties, collects membership fees, and promises deductions, while presenting convincing documents. An investigation reveals the association is a myth and many victims were deceived.
Runaway Boy Injured Near Elmira
Two South Waverly youths Fred Woodruff and Henry Arville both eleven fled to Elmira to find a relative. Woodruff’s leg got caught in lumber on a freight car and required a switch engine to free him. He was rescued in Elmira and returned home with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Fred Woodruff
Henry Arville
Elmira
Woodruff
Southport
Mficers
Local Visit and Dinner Party Mentioned in Brief Notes
Frank Barnes and wife of Jackson visited their son F. Barnes and wife Money. Mrs KE E Gelatt hosted dinner for six of her lady friends. Samuel Truesdale and wife were noted in the short item as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Thompson
Frank Barnes
Jackson
F. Barnes
Money
E. Gelatt
Samuel Truesdale
The Young Mother Faces Struggles With Ill Baby
A young mother under strain overlooks her own pallor and thinness while fretting about a failing infant despite ample food. The piece highlights maternal worry and concerns over the baby's limited growth.
Scott's Emulsion Nourishes Nursing Mothers and Babies
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion nourishes and strengthens the nursing mother and supplies bone forming and fat producing elements missing from the baby's diet, branding Scott's Bownel Chemate Kew Yous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Susquehanna and Navy Update Warmer News and Echoes
Susquehanna and nearby areas report scarlet fever cases in the First ward and diphtheria in various parts of the borough. The public schools remain open as the board of health faces kritiek. Lectures and social events loom with Epworth league tickets selling well and the Horseshoers forming a county association amid price concerns. A death closes a local life as Mrs Almeda Brammer dies in Lanesboro at sixty, with services at Jackson Methodist Church. Community plans include courthouse sessions, a county court term opening in Montrose, and a big annual ball by Erle Holy Company in Hogan’s Opera House. Tensions arise over election-law prosecutions and suspected Sunday sales, while rail freight burdens strain regional lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Navy. M
Board of Health
Ila
EB. van Aken
Hornellsville
Epworth League
Almeda
Brammer
J. F. Harris
Lanesboro
Jackson Methodist Church
David
Jackson
Judge Tiskey
Sayre
William Dwyer
Oxford
Brandt
Jefferson Branch
Erle Holy Company
Hogan's Opera House
Doran
Montrove
Susquehanna County
New Milford
Patrick Campbell
Campbell
Thomas Sheridan
Young Sheridan
KE. J. Matthews
New York
Vermont
O'Brien
Andrew Townsend
Erie
Pine Street
George Smith
Promoted Cure Claim for La Grippe in Two Days
Patent medicine advertisement promises cure for La Grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states druggists refund money if failure and features Th. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. W. Grove
William Bray funeral leads Avoca services with large cortege
The Avoca funeral for William Bray who died at the Avoca colliery drew one of the town’s largest processions to Langcliffe cemetery. Rev T J Wilson preached at the Primitive Methodist church and floral tributes included a harp from the family and several wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bray
Avoca
Aupiaysos
Malin Street
Langcliffe Cemetery
T. J. Wilson
Roland Jones
Baker Family
James Bower
Solomon Deehle
George Hosley
Joseph Llywellyn
Samuel Boage
Thomas Williame
Edward Ryder
Ploy Mwekert
Harvey Sanders
William Deeble
Arthur Davis
William Hinchcliffe
Andrew Mitchell
Delaware and Hudson
Mary McFarlane
Erin
St. Mary's Cemetery
The
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
Br. Mary
Peruna testimonials span years across ailing readers
A Carter era collection of letters from A C Lockhart of West Henrietta and WH Biddinger of Harrison praise Pe r u n a as a cure for catarrh and dyspepsia after long illness and failed medical tests. Congress man J D Botkin also endorses the remedy noting relief from stomach catarrh and constipation. The letters claim marked weight gain and daily bowels, with confident recommendations to others. The piece also mentions market quotes from New York stocks and bond activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Lockhart
West Henrietta
N. Y
Hartman
Columbus
Rochester
Will Biddinger
Harrison
Ohio
WH Biddinger
Congressman Botkin
House of Representatives
Washington
D. C
B. Hartman
J. D. Botkin
J. D, Botkin
Persina
Tam
Pe Funa Drug Manufacturing Co
Oh!io
Musical and literary programme served by Mrs Newton
A local program featured a full musical and literary showcase. Supper was served by Mrs T J Newton, continuing the event in a community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Newton
Honesdale Briefs Include Resignations and Lectures
The Honesdale column notes the Delaware and Hudson train delay at Honesdale division today. Mrs Shopland, former Honesdale resident, was moved from New Milford for burial. J E Williams resigns as court house janitor. Thomas Truscott succeeds him. Ada L Marchette of Australia will lecture at the Presbyterian chapel tonight for the Women’s Temperance union. Thomas Mann of Buffalo to visit his mother Mrs R W Ham. H W Rowley of Dickson Manufacturing Scranton spent Sunday with Honesdale friends. Wesley M Gardner of Scranton spent Sunday in Honesdale.
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Honesdale
Delaware and Hudson
Shopland
New Milford
J. E. Williams
Court House
Thomas Truscott
Minn
Ada L. Marchette
Australia
Presbyterian
Women's Tempearance Union
Thomas Mann
Buffalo
R. W. Ham
H. W. Rowley
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Scranton
Wesley M. Gardner
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure claims. J Cheney Co. of Toledo declares their reliability and asks for business integrity. Proved by 14 years of association F J Cheney & Co endorse. Patent medicines advertised with general claims and price per bottle.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
F. J. Cheney
Week Truss
Waiding _minnan, & Mervin
Patarre
Hat of institutes to aid farmers in county winter meetings
State department of agriculture funds institute programs in the county assisted by the local Institute managers. Open to all citizens with no business advertising. County chairman H W Northup of Glenburn welcomes attendance and will mail programmes. State speakers include Professors Helwes and Hayward, Dr McDonnell, Jasper Jennings. Dates and places listed: Madisonville Nov 27 28 Tompkinsville Nov 28 26 Clark's Summit Nov 2 20 Pitvyville Nov 30 Dec 1 Bald Mount Dec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
H. W. Northup
Glenburn
BH. Helwes
Harry Hayward
M, Bf, McDonnell
Jasper T. Jennings
Madisonville
Tompkinsville
Clark's Summit
Pivetyitle
Bald Mount
Cattle and hog markets mixed as cattle held. lambs steady
East Buffalo reports a slow to active market with cattle held over and scattered loads. Best export steers and stockers show limited movement while hog receipts weaken. natives and lambs remain in demand with steady to strong tone for seed lambs and tops around high 80s.
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East Buffalo
Ge. Jower
Market Prices and Goods Listing Notice
Corrected listing shows butter creamery items including milk cheese full cream new and Beane per bu Edible goods such as eggs onions potatoes lemons and flour with unit prices scattered. details are incomplete and fragmented from a historical market notice.
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WH. J. Sale
Lackawanna Avenue
Male
Yale
Western
Wheat and poultry prices and market notes from Philadelphia
The report lists wheat contracts for November and May, mixed corn, and various grades with prices per bushel. It notes gathered supplies for beef, hams, and other meats, plus poultry offerings including fowls and spring chickens. Delivery quantities and regional markets appear, with receipts for flour, oats, and corn in bushels and sacks.
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Philadelphia
Toe
Siewdy
Onte—Stowly
Benneyivania
Hades
New York
Amd Western
Western
Vaile
Nverian
Walle
Hogehedds
Atles
New York Market Opens With Wheat Rally Amid Steady Trade
New York traders saw wheat futures rally while the overall market remained generally steady. Spot and No 1 northern wheat prices showed limited movement as futures advanced then firming patterns developed, with shifts influenced by new supply and demand cues and elevator activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atocke
Bnsin
Mirketa Prospecta
Bonda
Tota
United States News
Investment Offer Appeals to All Investors in Scranton
A vague financial notice seeks small and large investors with six percent interest in a depot or variance grant. It mentions inquiry through J. T. McCo form, attorney, at 22 Spruce Street, Scranton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Pill Sot Taumnit Aly
Eranta
SARE
BEN Leny
J.t.mcco
Spruce ST
Scranton
Fragmentary OCR Confused Text on December Market Notes
A garbled OCR passage references December events and market terms such as price changes and unnamed entities. The text is incoherent, with numerous misspellings and broken phrases, making extraction of definite names, places, dates, or outcomes impossible.
Fragmented Nevada notes describe mixed mining and weather clues
In Hionge Nevada a garbled report references weak entry at lower positions and a judge or work area. It mentions local terms and names like Lind and Olive and hints at a control tower and spring activity with several place names and personal references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shasilie
Bartow
Arthene
Unclear OCR fragment from Chioe Nevada notes
Fragmentary text appears to describe mixed items and locations with numbers and terms like western cannelies and 14,000 bead, but readable facts are minimal and no coherent event or subject emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
M Lo
Western
Rann
Ebay
Tehudinir
Unclear OCR item with scattered financial terms
Fragmented text from a New York report with stray names and figures. Multiple unreadable phrases reference wind, trades, prices, and items like cars and lambe but lack coherent context or verifiable entities.
Rost Talberty Reports Odd Market Phrases
The item list includes distorted terms like Cutthe-Brandy and Milge-tromdy with various prices and odd product names. The fragmentary entry reads as a rough market bulletin or ad list with inconsistent spellings and unclear items.
Local Credit Balances Reported With Small Shipments
Nov 1 city ledger shows credit balances at 1.56 with certificates. No bid on shipments. T7900 bar rels averaged 2 barrels per entry. Rune notes 81 and 50 barrels average. BL 62 appears in listed figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oocity
Barrie
Arrest and sale scare at Lackawanna Avenue store
A circulated notice describes a temporary arrest for a $200 license dispute against a manager at 425 Lackawanna avenue. After bail, the case goes to court. The page promotes a big money saving sale with deep discounts on suits and coats, urging direct visit to the location and noting late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Moir
Great Dale
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
Hono
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Scranton Savings Bank
Troat Company
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Northeastern
Pennsylvania
Epechs
Sidney
N. C. Ponter
Waymart
A. D. David
C. B. Jenkine
Away
William Wier
Camden
N. J
Frey
F. D
Manley Wriester
Preston Park
Jefferson House
Tt. F. Howard
Bradford County
Montreal
Universal Mercantile and Collective Association
Canada
Kirkwood
Runaway Boy
Scratton, Tribune
Peruna
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
A. (. Lockhart
West Henrietta, N. Y
A-Al & CO
Mom Fe
Connel
Beranten
Matt
de Brook
Ty Filly Hay Co
Nave
Pola Ware & Hud
Sais van Vay
Peetesen
Strel Auy
Alpetric
Manhattan
Traedion Co
Texas
Norfolls
Norfolk
Pacific
Paci
Pacific Mall
People's Gas
Texas Pacific Gan
Vinton Pacife
Chicago Board OF Trade
First National
Eevene
Eerunton Packing Co
Hank
P Co
Lacks, Trust & Safe
Scranton Paint Co
Clark & Snover Co
Iron Fence & Mfg
Ark & Snover Co
Scranton Axle Works
Olry Co
Savings Bank & Trust
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Weka
City of
Beranton
Vernon Coal Co
Scranton Ang Works Se
Scranton ‘Traction
County Institute
Buffalo Live Stock Market
New York Grain and Produce Market
Wyoming Avenue
Wonder
J. L. Connell & CO
Joseph Ross
Ofice
West Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Dutty
Hade
Thera
Taney
Lana Finemt
Uitte
TgeneStrena
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago
Steeves
HI Devan
Mlancore
Ately
Lorie
Fem
Prio Lambe
Eheadley
Hamlanal
East Liberty Cattle Market
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