William Worthing faces a buck in a Pike County fox chase
William Worthing of Sherman, a former Montana cowboy, chased a fox with a lasso near Shohola. The dog flushed a buck, battled Worthing and his horse, and after a half hour of struggle the buck surrendered and was dispatched. Venison goes to Worthing’s Susquehanna County friends and Charles Dietrick of West Pittston.
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William Worthing
Sherman
Montana
Worthing
Susquehanna County
Monroe Fish Case Sparks Legal Reversal in Trout Net ruling
In Stroudsburg on Nov. 11 Judge Craig overturned a Justice’s $100 fines for using a landing net to catch trout. Defendants Price Wetherill of Philadelphia and lawyer Elliott were released from penalties as the celebrated case unfolds, with Judge Craig’s 3000 word opinion.
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Crate
Craig
D. Price Wetherill
Elliott
Robert Grove
Jude Craig
The
Tribune
Miltion Homet Famed Bradford Native Dies at 71
Spedal reports Milton Homet longtime prominent and wealthy resident of Southeastern Bradford died at his Homet's Ferry home aged 71. Born in Assium township his lineage traces to Charles Homet a French steward to Louis XVI and to a waiting maid of Marie Antoinette. Survived by daughter Miss Teressa a sister and six brothers. Funeral services set for tomorrow.
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America
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Asylum Township
Mias Teressa
Directors Day At Monroe County Teachers Institute
Stroudsburg November 16 Monroe County teachers Institute held a large attendance. Dr Stancher of Lyreoum Tennessee spoke on Three Things. Morning dresses were by Dr Vian Onner Prof Frank Kohler and Dr Byron W King of Pittsburgh. Afternoon speakers were Prof B E L Camp and Dr King. Apollo Male Quartet entertained this evening. Session ends tomorrow.
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BE L. Camp
Dr. King
Apollo
Campaign memoir note from Captain Dennieon Africa
Captain G Dennieon known across Africa as commander of forces that captured rebel Gallerie writes of using Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before the last campaign. He reports giving it to his men with beneficial results and notes it is sold by Matthew Bros and all druggists.
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Uniler
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Pittaton News Briefs on Leighton Water Deal and Beef House Change
Pittatonians show interest in Leighton Waiter Supply’s purchase of two Lehigh county water companies stock. John H. Foy presides with M W O’Boyle Thomas Ford Frank Brandenburg Henry Evans George Hill and Thistle Judge named. Bonds totaling 225000 issued. Powderaker of New York oversees Nelson, Morrie Teet houses in the east. Also a management change at Pittston beef house with E S Clark replacing manager since August 1807.
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Scraunton Tribne
Pittaton
Tale of a snake that loved music in a Susquehanna church
Special to The Borunton Tribune reports a Schuylkill County tale of a church organist who befriended a giant black snake. The reptile repeatedly attended practice, followed melodies to the organ loft, and caused dramatic church scenes before disappearing.
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Schuylkill County
Blue Mountains
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Black Snake
A Terrible Prison Visit From Manila Dungeon Letters
Private Gehrett of Company C Twenty Seventh Kansas writes home about exploring a Spanish dungeon near Manila. He details walls built around 1500 by Gomez Dasmasinas, moss covered and preserved, and describes thirty rooms with skulls, dampness, and foul smells. The explorer recalls a magazine chamber with rusty cannonballs and a chilling lantern flicker before exiting to fresh air. The narrative emphasizes fear, horror, and relief at leaving the dark fortress.
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Ralph &. Gehrett
Jefferson Punty
Tweneth Kaneas
White
Manila
Gehrett
Gomez Dasmasinas
Laxative Bromo Quinines Offer Refund Note
Drugstore warning promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if it fails to cure E. W. Grove's saniture on each box. 26e.
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E. W. Grove
Local group seeks purchase of electric light plant
Special to The Scranton Tribune reports a movement in Tunkhannock to buy the local electric light plant. Owners John B. Russell of Wilkes-Barre and Henry M. Ives of Scranton, who acquired it through foreclosure, priced the plant at 8,7. Plans call for forming a local company to buy at that price with stock sold in small amounts.
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Tunkhannock
John B. Russell
Wilkes-Barre
Henry M. Ives
Scranton
Stock subscription effort aims to widen town support
A plan to spread stock distribution among town residents and reduce rates to a level that would enable bonds is under discussion. A subscription paper is now circulating. Meanwhile, Hon A M Fastman travels to New York for medical consultation. Jurors from G Baldwin and G J Johnson serve in the U S circuit court at Pittsburgh this week. H M Speece of Wilkes Barre linked with Lehigh Valley visited town Wednesday. Doctors D W Sturdevant, J A Heller, and J F Birdwell form Wyoming county pension examining board meeting at Packer House to assess pension applicants.
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New York
G. Baldwin
G. J. Johnson
Laceyville
United States
Pittsburg
H. M. Speece
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Valley
D. W. Sturdevant
J. A. Heller
Factoryville
J. F. Birdwell
Tunkhannock
Pension Examining Board
Wyoming County
Packer House
Snakes Perform Nightly Musically at Church
A narrator recalls snakes directed by a fellow to push a lid and reveal a water motor. A trained snake plays an organ using its head, jumping on keys to create odd sounds. The spectacle lasts an hour, prompts delirious fascination, and ends when a lock stops access to the organ.
The Theater in Japan Described in 19th Century Observations
A historical account of Japanese theater practices notes audience layout with square pens for groups, barefoot patrons kneeling or squatting, and daylong attendance with lunch brought inside. It describes rapid scene changes, theatrical projections among the audience, a black-clad prompter following performers, and carpenters watching from the stage while umbrellas and wooden shoes are checked after performances.
Markets Rally on Gage Bond Redemption Offer in New York
The New York market rose on Secretary Gage's plan to redeem 26 million dollars of government bonds at market price, spurring broad buying and firmer sentiment across stocks and government securities. Rumors of large blocks held by banks for the purchase buoyed prices, while London markets also saw gains amid the peace of the day’s developments.
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Joubert
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Scranton area companies and bonds listed in partial filing
A truncated record shows several entities including Dickson Manufacturing Co Lacka Township School 6 percent City of Scranton Mount Vernon Coal Co Scranton Axle Works Scranton Traction and mentions five bonds with one overdue.
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Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka. Township School
City of Scranton St. Co
Mt, Vernon Coal Co
Scranton
Scranton Traction
Fragmented Market Listing of Dairy Goods and Provisions
A damaged OCR fragment shows a Butter-Creamery listing with dairy items and prices including cheese and beans. It references items like full cream cheese, butter tubs, beans, onions, potatoes, lemons, and flour with uncertain prices and inconsistent spelling.
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G. Dale
Lackawanna Avenue
Tate
Philadelphia Grain and Produce Market Report
Wheat firm with steady contract grades for November. Corn firm to higher with No 2 mixed Nov. prices. Potatoes unchanged. Pennsylvania choice per bushel. Live poultry dull. dressed poultry prices down. Flour shipments listed. wheat, corn, and oats shipment figures provided.
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Aite
Yntic
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New York Market Reports Mixed Gains and Declines
News of the day notes flour futures holding at slightly higher levels while wheat and corn show firm spot markets and elevated options. Dairy products and butter prices remain steady with modest creamery and cheese trends. odd phrasing reflects a volatile session with prices advancing then easing.
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Wye
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Wheat and corn futures edge higher on steady cables
Chicago trade reports mixed results as wheat shows strength from steady cables while corn slips slightly despite ample offerings. Cash markets for flour, barley, and oats appear uneven with assorted grain prices recorded and pork and lard futures noted.
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Chicago
Unclear OCR Item With Miscellaneous Phrases
The readable text appears as fragmented phrases about prices and items including dry caked shoulders and high wine. No coherent event or persons are identified to form a proper news item or summary.
Chicago live stock market report Nov 16
Cattle prices mixed with best heavy stock strong. cows and calves varied. Hog and sheep sales active with mixed to good demand. receipts: cattle 7,600. hogs 0. sheep 14,000. Prices shown for heavy and choice classes across multiple stock categories reflecting Texas beef, western range, and mixed feeders.
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Chicago
Weaterna
Texas
Cattle and Hog Prices From Buffalo Market Report
Trust Buffalo reports cattle receipts at 8 cura with steady to fair steer prices at $2.80. Hog receipts lighter with slow, lower demand and prices around $1.40 to $1.50. Sheep and lambs show weakness with bulk of best lambs around $4.50 to $5.00. top lambs near $5.75.
Cattle and Hogs Steady in East Liberty Market
East Liberty market notes cattle steady with prime around 2 dollars per unit and common 0.70. Fat hogs steady with prime heavy and medium classes near 1.06. Veal calves reported at about 4.75 to 5.50, with mixed livestock remarks and price garbles in the daily market summary.
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East Liberty
New York Live Stock Market Report From Nov 11
Reeves-Very little activity with three carloads sold at barely steady prices. Calves weak with sales down. Veal off to lower. Sheep and lamb trade limited with prices weaker. Cattle and hogs dull, prices down. milk and beef trade slow.
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New York
Cheteo
Rick
Oil Market Recap From OM City Trade Window
In OM City on November trading, mixed oil price data appears with average figures around 4,055 and varied certificates noted. Market observers cite paynnnes and Bilpubente as references while supply and demand dynamics drive modest shifts.
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