The Hermit of the Poconos Receives Many Letters for a Wife
A Monroe county advertisement by James Walsh drawing thousands of letters and visits from hopeful suitors across the United States. Walsh, a Coolbaugh township resident, lives about four miles from Mount Pocono in a modest homestead. He seeks a wife to keep him company and help on the farm, saying loneliness drives his search.
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Stroudsburg
James Walsh
Coolbaugh Township
Monroe County
Mr. Walsh
Mount Pocono
Porono
Welsh
Tobyhanna
Mr. Welsh
United States
Renvinger
Faston
Hethlehem
Philadelphia
Tattimers
Washington
Susie Graham Freed in Pepper Conspiracy Case
Susie Graham, jailed for conspiracy to rob Jackson Pepper, is released by court order after prosecutors fail to obtain sufficient evidence. Judge Searle directs not guilty verdicts and the county pays costs. The article notes Graham’s alleged link to the Shew and Hagan case and her refusal to speak to reporters.
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Montrose
Susie Graham
Jackson Pepper
Little
Alney
Searle
Bosie Graham
Shew and Hagan
The
Tribune
James J. Hagan
Susquehanna
Shew
Rush
Ttme
Susie
Bearle
Rhew
Eagan
Robbery by Masked Men Strikes Towanda Treasurer
Towanda witnesses four masked thieves raid Samuel G. Marshall the Shoshequin township treasurer at about 2 AM. They steal over 200 in cash two watches and a gold and silver watch. They bind gag Marshall his wife and their nine year old granddaughter before fleeing. All four men described as around thirty in tramp clothing with bandana masks.
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Towanda
Samuel G. Marshall
Marshall
Shoshequin Township
Coole
Three Onlookers Stabbed In Mahanoy City Disturbance
In Mahanoy City on November 20 a quarrel at a saloon escalated as foreigners leaving a wedding clash with bystanders. Joseph Barnus allegedly stabbed Frank Yonekla, then wounded Joseph Crzecus and injured James Brennan. Police arrested Joseph Harris and jailed him awaiting injury outcomes.
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Mahanoy City
Joseph Barnus
Frank Yonekla
Yonekis
Joseph Crzecus
James Brennan
Joseph Harris
Death of Michael Kane in railroad accident
Michael Kane aged twenty six, of Elm street, died in a pushing engine accident at Lanesboro Junction while recoupling broken push bars. He was caught between the engine and a bar driven through his chest. He left a mother and several brothers. Funeral set for Monday morning from the home.
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Susquehanna
Michael Kane
Elm Street
Lanesboro Junction
Gulf Summit
Kane
Requiem Mass Planned at St Johns Catholic Church
The parish will celebrate a requiem high mass for the deceased and the remains will be interred at Laurel Hill cemetery according to the notice.
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St. John's Catholic Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Seven Men Guilty of One Murder in Schuylkill County
Seven men from a secret Lithuanian grouping were found guilty of first degree murder in the Killing of Joseph Rutkofaki in Schuylkill County. Two co-defendants were acquitted. Trial noted as the largest joined case in county history with two victims Ro las Bubnis and his brother. Additional items report local illnesses and community events.
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Law
Joseph Rutkofaki
Schuylkill County
Peter Stenkowich
Anthony Stenkowich
John Stenkowich
Adam Romanoski
Carlen Kutetic
Progenokos
Joseph Rutkofski
Rolas Bubnis
Matthew
Rutkofek
Rollas Rubnis
Rubnis Brothers
George Jones
Mollie
Moody Relief corps to fund fountain at Main street
Susquehanna county report notes a supper in Knights of Pythias hall December to raise funds for a public drinking fountain on Main Street kh H Hall visits Rochester. County court grants divorces in several cases. Mrs Rosena Gill elected grand associate conductress of the Eastern Star. Mina Frank sings soprano at Christ Episcopal church. Eastern Star session moved to January 1901 in Peckville. Cradley Beebe noted as elderly prominent Oakland township resident.
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Rosena Gill
Great Bend
Grand Chapter of
Pennsylvania
Order of the Eastern Star
Mina Frank
Carbondale
Christ Episcopal Church
Peckville
Cradley Beebe
Oakland Township
Death of N L Tyler at Halstead Prominent Local Resident
N L Tyler of Halstead died at his home Wednesday morning at 11 45. He leaves a wife and four children Mary Van Filet John Tyler Mrs Truce Rosa and Mrs Sanford Swartz. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm at the home of daughter Mrs Bruce Ross with Rev David L MacDonald of Windsor officiating.
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Halstead
N. L. Tyler
Mary van Filet
John Tyler
Truce Rosa
Sanford Swartz
Bruce Ross
David L. MacDonald
Windsor
Mendelssohn Quartette
Binghamton
Presbyterian Church
Susquehanna
Gus Sliker
D. A. Teed
T. J. Davies
Montrose
Hattstead
Elmira
Humphrey
Harmony Road
Creek Bridge
River Hill
Great Bend Bridge Company
Mitchell House
Charles EF. Moxley
James Claxton
Duhole Mountain
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure
An old advertisement touts a cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising relief in one day. It notes a money-back guarantee from druggists and brands E. W. Grove’s signature on every box.
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E. W. Grove
Market Quotation Report from Scranton Board of Trade
The Scranton Board of Trade quotes prices on Stocks and Bonds. Listed are railways savings banks manufacturing and utilities including Beranton Poie Railway and Scranton Axle Works. Bond listings show mortgage and general notes with maturities and street addresses for issue locations.
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Genseranton Savings Hank
Scranton Packing Co
Third National Hank Obseriers
Die
Hank
Trust & Gate
Beranton Palht Co
Snover Go
Clark & Snover Sue Vwsthes
Iron Fenre & Mfa.Co
Peranton Axle Works
Aasaayes Coe
Daley Co
Pee Qo
Waves Bank & Teun Co
Beranton Poe
Oiret
People's Street ™ Railway
People's Street Railway
Ickson Manufacturing Co
Cranton
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Thiy Scranton Axle Orks Gibsigues
Scranton Traction
Scranton Wholesale Market Prices Brief
Market listings show dairy products and foodstuffs with unit prices including butter cream at undiscernible rate, cheese full cream, beans per bushel, potatoes per tub, lemons at 1002.75 per box, and flour at ten dollars per unit. The report is a fragment from a local news page, listing commodities and prices for merchants.
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Scranton
H. G
Lackawanna Avenue
New
Philadelphia Grain and Produce Prices and Terms
A compact listing of commodity prices and quality notes including western creamery prints and fresh nearby products. Highlights cover cheese, cotton, live poultry, dressed poultry, wool, potatoes, and flour with terms like unchanged steady and fair to good, reflecting regional grade distinctions.
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Philadelphy
Ewkes
Pennsylvania
New York
New York and Western Flo
Chicago Live Stock Market: November Receipts Record Heights
The Chicago market shows cattle steady to lower with fresh November receipts the largest on record. Hogs soften slightly with good to choice weights selling around 3.0 to 4.0 per hundredweight. sheep hold steady with record native and western offerings reported. Cattle runs about 400 head, sheep 500 head.
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Chicago
Conners
Livestock Market Report From New York Feels Steady Trade
New York market shows no trading activity in the calf and beef sections with weak bidding and steadier prime calves noted. Western calf car prices reach about 4.00, sheep and lambs slow but firmer. total counts around 2 804 lambs, no Canadian lambs reported. no sales reported for Montana cattle feeding.
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New York
East Liberty Cattle Market Report
East Liberty November 2. Cattle market activity described with brief notes on prices and yard conditions. Trade and arrivals limited as described in the local market update.
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East Liberty
Stendy
Veal Calves Listed With Mixed Prices and Descriptions
A fragmented sale listing shows veal calves and various livestock items with prices and odd descriptors. Entries include references to Wale Hoge-Dull, Shreep-Brandy choles wethers, and mixed figures such as 6.8008 and 4.8505, indicating a cluttered auction catalog with diverse lot notes.
Philadelphia Live Stock Market Report
Philadelphia November 2 Report for the week shows cattle price ranges with small purchases and rising demand. Sheep and lambs decline while hogs hold or rise with top Western cattle and other Western offerings easing. fat cows and thin cows vary with calf values given in dollars.
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Phiadelphia
Philadelpha
Beeves
Strange Waterfowl Shot By Johnny Stockholm
Johnnie Stockholm of Hickory Grove in Hallstead Pennsylvania fired at a flock of birds in the Susquehanna River near Smoky Hole. He missed twice, then shot one that looked like a goose with a six inch woodpecker like bill. He plans to present it to a Philadelphia naturalist.
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Hallstead
Johnnie Stockholm
Hickory Grove
Susquehanna River
Smoky Hole
Btockholm
Campaign memory from Africa praises Cholera remedy
Captain C Dennison known across Africa as commander who captured the famous rebel Galishe writes from Vryburg Bechuanaland dated November 4 1890 that before the last campaign he bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he used himself and gave to his men proving beneficial. Gale by all druggists Matthew Brow wholesale and retail agents.
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Dennison
Africa
Galishe
Vrybure
Beehunaland
Chamberlain
Gale
Matthew Brow
Six Per Cent Interest Investment Offer Scranton Ad
A financial notice targets both small and large investors offering six percent interest paid semi annually. The Depowadicate ad is seeking inquiries from investors willing to commit amounts from $1,000 to $10,000. Contact J. T. McColorm, attorney, 422 Spruce Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Purse-Sized Sale of Silks and Ribbons Prices Cut
A local ad lists specials on silk crepon in black for 43c, broadcloth at 83c, camel's hair plaids at 43c, and No 50 silk taffeta ribbons at 15c. Each item marked with former values and Monday-only discounts.
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Isc
PAN Ke Swan
Cseeeevene
Special sale of remnants at Cheviot store
Remnants of various textiles including whipcords and venetians are offered at a special sale. Prices noted include 75 cents and 98 cents for different fabric remnants. The listing appears as a damaged catalog row with unclear vendor details.
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Berpes
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Pike
Beranten Tribune
August Morcow
Wilde
Porter
Joseph Hensley
Charles Lowen
Warren VanGorden
Daniel BH. Meddaligh
Willam F Hornbeck
A. &. Tdineman
John Vornbeck
Harry Ty
Rrisco
Charles J. Hagert
Bill Jaeeer
Sam Crone
Rh. Provost
Wilson Courtright
Mrs. Courtright
Beaver Run
Munters
Arso
Eva Beck
Milford
Paterson
N. J
Miss Beck
John Goddard
New York State
Russel Conwell
Court House
Presbyterian
James G. Hotchingen
First Presbyterian Church
William FP. Overfield
Flora M. Decker
B. Staples
Tobyhanna Epworth
Peter Cartwright
Hie
John
Shunk
R. Schwars
Germany
Frank B. Holmes
Barbara Smith
Waycross
Pike County Court Notes
Honesdale
Wayne County
Sherif Vaendermark
August
Emile Hecht
Palmyra Township
Westbrook
Porter Township
Commonwealth
Wigees
Lackawanna Township
Lot Daniels
Kimble
Sue Graham
James Eagan
Scranton Tribune
Scranton Trine
Mra
Beshe
Duncian McDonald
Henry White
St. Francis Xavier's
Friendaville
A. J. Brodrick
P. F. Brodrick
North Jackson Co
Lynn Methodist Church
Susquehanna County Christian Endeavor
Amon
William Jessup
Syria
Edward Taylor
Pierce
Susquehanna County
Brushville
Boranton Board of Trade Exchange
Ove
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
J.T. McColorm
Spruce ST
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Wyoming Avenue
Vieteeaee
Ogc
Paladvalke Gaan
Momm Rv Ca
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