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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1899

Page

3

Jury verdict favors Lehigh Valley in Monroe suitt

Monroe county court opens with Judge Craig as Everett Warren presents a signed paper from both sides. The jury is sworn and returns a verdict for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in the Jennings case involving injuries from the Mud Run disaster.

Sessions Monroe County Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Shanton Tribune Stroudsburg Lehigh Valley Herecake Tawee Warren Craig Jennings Lackawanne Court Scranton John O. Jeonnloge Lackawanna Cornelioua Smith

Tunkhannock notes on train service changes in Valley

In Tunkhannock on October 2, under Lehigh Valley management a morning train allowed locals to reach the valley, conduct business, and return the same day. After the read change the new managers decided the service wouldn’t pay and removed the train.

Tunkhannock Lehigh Valley Hama Thin

Dr. Pierce's Medicines Praised For Female Complaints

A letter from Mrs. Jennie J. Ferguson of Isle of Wight County and others touts Dr. Pierce's medicines as effective for women’s illnesses. The writer credits his Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets with restoring health, strength, and sleep after prior failures with other remedies.

Worth Roub Jennie J. Ficuson Perguason's Wharf Isle of Wight Co. Va RV. Pierce Buffalo Pierce Dr. Pierce Cam Dr. Fierce

Wayne County Fair Races Planned in Honesdale Oct 4 5

Wayne County Agricultural Association announces its annual fair at Honesdale on October 4 and 5. Events include trotting and pacing races with purses up to 200 dollars, featuring horses such as Kate Medium Lola and Maggie Collins and handlers from Carbondale Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Entries cover multiple classes and a free for all.

Honesdale Wayne County Agricultural Association Lola Breith R. Creviing Carbondale Pac Webster G. W. Murphy Liberty N. Y Victor P Midge Farm Aletiville Moosic George Locke Ariel Pas Minnie Patchen B. m William Ralmons Port Jervis H.C. Williams Joe B J. B. Bimons Sidney Bonnie Toy H. M. Spencer Dunmore Walter J Gorman Scranton Kate Clark Weaver Stone Waverly Maggie Collinge Edwardes Wilkes-Barre Ora C Kik WR. Edwards Wilkes. Barre Kate Medium Brom PLA Sherwood Jermyn Pal W. Murthy Laberty Wilkes A. Harnett Simons Ridge Farm Aldenville Major S Bik Crew- Ung Adsign Boy Joe Big Maggie Collins Biewards Cra Co M. L. Perham West Pittston Sterling Holt James J. Mahon Billy M. F. Sherwood J. BS J. B. Simons Stiney May Toska R. EL Westlake Seranton Bik. m W OR Edwards Mageir Collings B.m W. R. Edwards Wilkes- Marre Billy Hamilton L. G J. A. Gale Monesdale Pas Maud L Ridae Farm May Tosku Bh. m. BR B. Weadyke Pac. Orn Co

Two Buildings Burned Behind Columbia Colliery

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a noon fire in Duryea behind the Columbia colliery destroying two houses owned by John Walsh and Peter E Holforun. Most household goods were saved. the origin is unknown.

Columbia Duryea Scranton Tribune Pittston John Walsh Times Boon Peter E Holforun

Deaths in Wilkes-Barre and Branding Lion Township

In Wilkes-Barre Julia A. Hote aged 66 died of cancer after birth in Niederweider Germany on August 3 1805. Survived by children Mrs Peter Smale Anthony Heim Peter W and others. In Branding Lion Township Mrs Henry Wood died aged 78 after breakfast heart trouble. Survived by husband and two sons. Funeral at 1 pm with interment at Mercur.

Wilkes-Barre Julia A. Hote Peter Heim Niederweider Germany Peter Smale Anthony Heim Scranton Peter Annie Jolley Steele Ladvll Charlies Towanda Henry Wood Branding Lion Township Keene Summit Wood Mercur

Prisoner Henry White Escapes Montrose Jail

Henry White now back in the Montrose jail after an escape on Saturday night. Sheriff Duell led a pursuit with Deputy Conklin and others, tracing White to Sumpeer ville and Deli Ware Lackawanna and Western line areas before locating him in bed under a mattress. He said he planned to return on Sunday and faces additional charges.

Montrose Henry White Duell Conklin White Piace Summerevillé Anal Deli Ware Lackawanna Weatern New Milford Montrom Gome

Frost Grips Pocono Region On Oct 2

A heavy frost swept the Pocono area with extremely cold weather and a snow squall near Goose Pond. Ice formed up to an inch thick in places and pumps had to be primed at the fairground. Farmers reported little damage, but railroad crews faced widespread disruption from the cold.

Scranton Tribune Delaware Perono Mountains

New Fire Engine Arrives for City Fleet

The fire commission unveiled a new engine for No. 2 house, built by American Fire Engine Company of Syracuse Falls New York. It weighs about 9000 pounds and costs 4000 dollars. The engine stands nine and a half feet high to the smoke stack and requires three horses to pull. It can throw 900 gallons per minute and operate four fire arms at once with a 1 1/2 inch nozzle reaching 200 feet.

Wilkeon-Liwrre Fremon Philadelpista American Fire Engine Company Sieneva Falla N.Y

Holding Out for Par Pottsville Mills Dispute

Hanson Atkins mortgage bonds refuse to sell holdings for par value risking Pottsville job losses. Brown heads a syndicate that would relocate part of the mills to avoid paying high Atkins mortgage price. We anticipate idle Pioneer furnaces with current operations employing 1209 workers versus about 310 if downsized.

Pottsville Hanson Atkina Brown Atkins Potteville

Ararat Methodist Church Reopens After Repairs

Ararat friends renew church after extensive repairs led by Rev. A D Davi. Reopening services start Friday at 10 30 in the morning and run through the Sabbath with presiding elder J F Warner and local pastors delivering sermons.

Ararat Friends of the Methodist Episcopal Church A.D. Davi Reve J. F. Warner A. C. Oliver Coma Boyes Mt. Pleasant J. M

Pike County Court Opens With Short Session

No jurors were summoned for the Pike County court October term. The Milford session notes the court will be brief and not embarrassed by busy business. The regular October term will be held on the date stated.

Pike County Milford Withont

Postponed Again The Cokely Case To Settle October 16

Special to the Beranton Tribune reports Montrose Pa October 2 Hearing for Howard Cokely postponed again with a new settlement date set for October 16 in the case.

Cokely Beranton Tribune Montrose Howard

Town welcomes Cokely as delay in court case grows

Cokely arrives before the 4 o'clock train and greets friends in town. Captain Bailey from Beranton meets Attorney Alney for over an hour. A visit to Judge Searle precedes the case being postponed to Monday October 16 with a final settlement anticipated.

Cokely Captain Bailey Beranton Alney Searle

Pittston Soldiers Return From Dewey Celebration

Pittston report that soldiers who attended the Dewey celebration in New York arrived home Sunday night at twelve o'clock. Dr. F B Hewitt of Company M, rumored killed, accompanied his unit. The death rumor stemmed from a fall against an elevated railroad support while boarding a moving street car. he sustained only a bruise on the leg.

Pittston New York Hewitt Company M

Officers to Be Installed by Wayne County Odd Fellows

Mr C H Wilmarth of Aldenville, district deputy, will install officers for multiple lodges in Wayne county. Installations span Lackawaxen October 4, Normal October 7, Freedom October 9, Stafford October 10, Howard October 11, Sterling October 16, Newfoundland October 14, Wangum October 18, Moose October 20, Como October 21, and Amphitian October 28.

Boranton Tribune Honesdale C. H. Wilmarth Aldenville Wayne County Odd Fellows Lackawaxen Lodge Normal Freedom Stafford Howard Sterling Newfoundland Wangum Moosle Como Amphictian

Fire Losses Hit Farmers Mutual in Kreageville Blaze

Stroudsburg reports a severe blow to the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance of the county after the Kreageville fire. Losses may exceed 16,000 dollars for local policies, while Monroe company total losses reach about 6.20 dollars.

Stroudsburg Oct Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company Kreageville Monroe Company

Susquehanna News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Plans

Susquehanna reports no significant snow on Sunday morning as the Oakland Water company builds a 4500 barrel capacity reservoir on Westfall avenue. Dr. Seth Miller of Susquehanna wed Margaret Watson McVicar in Lindon Wisconsin on Sept. 28 and many expect the couple to arrive home soon. A Christ Episcopal Church reception for Rev. Charles W. Boot is planned at Charles Sabin’s home on Foust Church street followed by a meeting to organize a Men’s club at the church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lizzie Cook leaves for Seattle to visit friends. The Larrabee-Kilrow case is likely to be tried Tuesday afternoon. The musical comedy The Doctor's Warm Reception may soon be staged in Susquehanna. Rev. Ethan Curtis of Syracuse preached at Oakland Methodist Church. The Erie and Delaware and Hudson rail lines report coal car shortages while an Hogan opera house engagement by The Colonel and I Company is announced for this evening. A rise in vagrant activity is noted with gangs of tramp moving along the line between New York and Buffalo. Floyd Brush’s son underwent successful eye removal surgery. The Erie railroad ends a strong excursion season. A letter recalls a child’s rheumatism improved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm, forwarded by J. T. Bays and Matthews Bros.

Susquehanna Oakland Water Company Westfall Avenue Seth Miller Margaret Watson McVicar Lindon Wisconsin Mra. Miller Horn Charles Sabin Foust Church Street Christ Episcopal Church Lizzie Cook Seattle Washington Ethan Curtis Syracuse New York Missionary Society Oakland Methodist Church Erie Delaware and Hudson Colonel and I Company Hogan Opera House Eatiny Walt New York Buffalo Floyd F .E. Brush Oakland The

Richmonds Return From White Mountains and Local Notes

Special to the Beranton Thtone Honesdale Oct 2 Mr and Mrs John EB Richmond returned Saturday from the White mountains where they have been spending the summer months. Rev William Jessup Syria preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and addressed a large congregation on missionary work in Syria. The Wayne County Farmers Institute will be held in December at Equinunk Galilee Calkins Beech Lake Hamiltonton Newfoundland. This is criminal court week with twenty cases on the calendar for trial. A gypsy camp near the fair grounds remains during the fair week. Dealers in tonesdale paying sixty cents per barrel for fall apples and seventy five cents for winter apples. Mr and Mrs Paul W Gardner Scranton spent Sunday in Mon esdale Mrs John D Weston and sister Mize Lou Durland returned Friday from Salt Lake and western cities. Arno Voight and Myr Wo OL Clark returned to Philadelphia to resume medical college studies.

Beranton Thtone Honesdale John EB. Richmond White Mountains H. A. Davis New York Honesdale Elevator Works William Jessup Syria Presbyterian Church Wayne County Tonesdale Paul W. Gardner Scranton Monesdale John D. Weston Mize Lou Durland Salt Lake Arno Voight Myr Wo OL Clark Philadelphia Medical College

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claimed Effective and Constitutional

The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease taken internally to affect the blood and tissues. It promises to strengthen the patient’s constitution and offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure. Sold by druggists with Hall's Family Pills praised as the best.

Selenow Halle Tentt Mentale Andress Fd Cheney & CO Toledo Druegists Hall

Markets Open Weak as London Mood Weighs on NY Stocks

The New York market opened in a cautious mood with broad declines across many issues after three days of weak trading. Railroad stocks fell sharply while coal shares lagged, and the day saw an initial uptick followed by a steady downward drift. Bond activity remained subdued in sympathy with the stock losses.

New York London

Butter-Creamery Price List Fragments for Produce

Fragmentary OCR lists dairy items and produce with prices including butter creamery items, onions per bushel, potatoes per bushel, lemons per box, and flour at specified prices. Several unreadable terms resemble names and locations with unclear context.

FLOG Dale Lackawanna Avenues Ste Duley Tirkins Tub Westert Wye

Grain Prices and Market Notes from Philadelphia

Market report lists wheat and corn futures with mixed quality grades in October. Prices for flour varieties show firm but quiet demand, while cotton and sugar exhibit firmness or minor gains. Live poultry and poultry products remain steady, with notes on butter and milk futures and regional price spreads.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York Western Pontias Ivana Wiebar Hutter Pirm Enkoe Gregeo Revelptw

Market report from New York detailing dairy and grain trends

An October market roundup notes firmer prices across multiple sectors. Dairy products like creamery and creamer show strength, with large white, small white, large colored, and other creamery items maintaining firmness. Grain and other commodities reflect variable but generally firm movement amid shifting supply expectations.

New York Mlaur Stragiger No. & Red Fae Duluth Athowet Ons Inne Wwe Dawley Ste Onfoher Tee Damber Gstve Hutteer Crewmersy

Wheat and grain prices shown in Chicago market report

Chicago October 2 report notes shifting demand and price moves in wheat and related grains amid foreign demand for American corn. Listings include futures for December wheat and various cash grain prices with mixed changes across spring wheat, rye, flax, and other commodities.

Chicago Harley Aed

Chicago Live Stock Market Summary for Traders

Chicago markets report cattle demand strong for best grades amid steady trade. Prices edge higher on quality and weight, with buyers focusing on prime grades and favorable carcass traits across available lots.

Chicago

Livestock Market Report Delivers Steady Demand and Prices

Market observers report steady activity across cattle hogs and sheep. Heavy hogs command strong prices while bulls and cows show balanced demand, with feeders and calves trading amid steady receipts. Sheep trade remains active with native and western breeds firm. Receipts include about 100 head cattle, 12,000 hogs, and 21,000 sheep.

Atockerawl Texas Eteors Rangers SiGneth

Fragmented OCR notes on stock market and cattle trade

reader sees garbled report of cattle shipments and market activity. mentions stockyard items, cattle, hogs, cows, ramats, and market terms like stocker and market opened. contains unclear place names, figures, and dates. overall a rough snapshot of transport and sale of livestock with partial attributions.

New York Livestock Market Report Fragment

A fragmentary New York market brief lists cattle and calf activity with bids and prices. Mentions cows steers calves and lambs with figures around 5.5 and 10 dollars, names unclear.

East Liberty Cattle Market Update

Fragmented OCR text shows East Liberty cattle market notes with scattered mentions of hogs and hog prices, names, and codes. The readable content includes market identifiers, product terms, and stray alphanumeric strings, but no clear events or outcomes. The legible elements suggest routine market reporting without a distinct headline event.

Oot 2-Oredict bolonnen auction details

Fragmentary notes show a bidding event with item references and quantities. The text lists shipments of barrels and prices including 11000 and 1190 units with dates around October 1. No additional bids or offers are recorded in the fragment.

Bolonnen Pune

Thompson Arectal in the Geranton Tribune

Reading of a local newspaper item notes Arectal Thompson in the Geranton Tribune dated Oct 2 recounting a farmer KO Raxton for a few days and mentioning Frank Croaler who jayrated upon at Wheeler's hospital Carbon

Weekend Visitors and Local Happenings Reported

Dale is expected home next Saturday after treatment that greatly aided recovery. Milliner Mia N. 8 Foss iiv in Inferantan and New York seeks her supply this week. Howard Pomery of White's Valley visited town Sunday with Join Lawion of Hornellaville visiting his son B C Layton. Rev W H French was surprised with a birthday party last Saturday. Weather resembles November for a few days.

Dale Mia Inferantan New York Howard Pomery White's Valley Lawion Hornellaville B.C. Layton W. HH. French

Pittston Pointers and Local News Notes

Special to the Scranton Tribune. Pittston reports a death in Chicago of George Gelring with unknown relatives. the coroner’s inquiry awaits details. A revival meeting near Harvest’s Lake at Alderson is set for Tuesday. Ed Kennedy of Scranton is mourning the loss of his son Edward, aged 28, from Pittsburgh. The pastor of the Wyom­ing Baptist Church, Rev. Robert B. Thompson, has resigned effective the third Sunday in October. The Pittston Reds meet the Hinertown Bros at Athletic Park, Wilkes-Barre, next Wednesday for a $5 game and lively crowd.

Pittston Chicago Dallee Loftue Phils Dle Chilcone George Gelring Weoninie Ministerial Ruth Eeasion Aldereon Harves Harves’s Laken, Jotres Costie, of Sehiustonal Unas Mareket Patrick Kennedy Weel Pittston Scranton Edward Ole Piieburg Riev Robert B. Thompson Wyoraung Bapueat Dalian Bapitot Ahuren Rothers Hinhertown Pittston Reds Athletic Park Wilkowelure

Parke-Tve Duet Hints at Public Return

Unclear OCR text suggests a Parke-Tve duet piece tied to a public or theater setting. Mention of Leone Witt and a telegram indicates a communication about performance plans or schedule. No definite event, date, or location is legible.

Parke Tve Leone Witt Bavk

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