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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1899

Page

3

Conflagration destroys stores in Honesdale

Fire at 2 a m destroyed the Wholesale Hay storage of Frank Myers and Hermans Wagon Shop opposite the covered bridge in Honesdale. John Myers and family occupied nearby apartments. adjoining building owned by Praik Myers also burned. Blaze caused by overheated chimney. losses about 80000 dollars. two workers killed and several injured in a nearby coal train wreck.

Frank Myers and Hermans Scranton Tribune Honesdale Frans Myers Myers John Mee Myere’ Apartments Alert Hook and Ledder Company Protection Engine Company Lehigh Valley Railroad

Mining accident toll rises with multiple fatalities

A mine shaft incident at Wilkes-Barre area claims several lives and injuries including a 16 year old and a 7 year old. Victims are identified as workers at the Wor bed shaft and the Dug Road mine. Hospital reports list the injured and deceased as family members and local residents rush to aid.

Big Eisteddfod Wilkes-Derre Set 1 Noc November Feast

The Wilkes-Barre event offers a music feast with a festival under the Mason Glow Bo. Six choirs are already set to perform a festival including a premiere piece Frwean Mitt Your Man ner Fiieh. A prize list includes a $154 reward and an old medal contest won by Misten from Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Derre Wilkes-Barre Chivers Fdwaredeville Scradgein Plymouth Pehenreing

Honesdale Industry Expands to New Underwear Factory

Special to The Scranton Tribune from Honesdale Outlines Katz Brothers expansion into ladies under wear manufacturing. They moved into the Weston bakery site at Sixth Street by the Lehigh River and begin building a new brick cutting shop with 40 to 45 feet. The plant will house two hundred machines and employ about two hundred fifty workers with completion planned by January 1 next year.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Katz Brothers Weston Pectery Sixth Street Leckowaxen

Wreck in Lehigh Valley Kills One, Wounds Two

A serious wreck near Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon left one dead and two injured. The crash occurred in the Lehigh Valley with emergency crews responding to the scene. Names and exact circumstances were not provided in the available text.

Lehigh Valley Mauch Chunk

Larrabee in Politics in Scranton Trial

Special to The Scranton Triune Susquehanna Oct The civil suit of Wilson W Lotro bee of Susquehanna and Thomas Kilrow of Great Bend opened in Judge Gleason s court. Ethnographers Larrabee testified Kilson promised the Jackson portmaster ship for backing Samuel Wright for register and recorder, with a postmastership pledge also allegedly made. Searles cross examined. Aleham testified Killery admitted owing Lartaher for services. Judge adjourned proceedings to Wednesday as Searles hinted at seven criminal suits against prominent local figures.

Susquehanna Wilson W. Lotrobee Thomas Kilrow Great Bend Juetlee Gleason John Funcuson E.R. W. Searle Defeyen Larrabee Kilson Jackson Jackson Township Samuel S. Wright Register and Recorder Darrahee Kilpaw i Promisa Lim Caen Searlen A. S Meham Krileey Lartaher Aleham Nyneil i Oeloek

Fiftieth Anniversary of Troy Methodist Sunday School

The Troy Methodist Episcopal Sunday school marked its fiftieth year with a Sunday program. Organized in 1949 by the late John J. Berry, the school has had seven superintendents, most recently Judge A C Fanning who resigned to move to Towanda.

Towanda Cpt Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Troy John J. Berry Williamsport A.C. Fanning Towands

Child Suffered Severe Scalding at Home Incident

In Stroudsburg on Oct 1, the five year old daughter of Arthur Monteller fell into a boiler of scalding water at a silk mill area home. She sustained painful burns mainly on the right side with skin tearing as clothing was removed. She is recovering at home still bandaged.

Stroudsburg Arthur Monteller Mart Immersuil

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Pa Family

A Pennsylvania family reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents their children s croup attacks. They state it is a household necessity and claim it outsells all other cough medicines combined. Local merchants Nickle Bros and Matthews Bros stock the product.

Chamberlain J. Af Nickle Nickle Bros Nickleville Matthews Bros

Death Notice for Estella Williams at Treaway residence

Estella Williams, daughter of the late Owen Williams, died Sunday at the family residence after a pulmonary illness. The funeral service was held later that afternoon.

Trealway Mise Estella Owen Willams

Nesquehoning Citizen Mauch Chunk Dies Suddenly

Mauch Chunk Cw Thonwme Mette a respected Nesque hone citizen died suddenly yesterday morning. He is survived by his wife four children one sister Mire Stephens and one brother John Meeve.

Mauch Chunk

Mrs Windrew Fritz Dies After Prolonged Illness

Windrew Fritz, longtime Nesquehan resident Maueh Chunk Ont J, died yesterday morning after months of illness. She is survived by her husband and five children.

Maueh Chunk Windrew Fritz Fog Owgers

Death of Martin Gaughan in Lehigh Valley politics

Martin Gaughan a well known Lehigh Valley resident and Democratic figure died yesterday morning of heart failure at age 54. He is survived by four sons and four daughters.

Harlow Martin Gaughan Lehigh Valley

Towanda Resident I Henry Stevens Dies at Home

Towanda resident I Henry Stevens died at his home yesterday morning. The funeral is planned for 1:99 pm on Wednesday with interment at Standing Tone.

Towanda Owl Henry Stevens Standing Tone

Divorce Granted After Twenty Separated Years

A decree of absolute divorce was granted to Alice Brewer from Iaane Brewer. The couple had been separated at least twenty times over their twenty year marriage amid minor disputes and community gossip.

Stowers Packing Company Monroe County Stroudsburg Stowers Park Packing and Provision Company Chas. H. Derrick Henry Learn Photo Engraving Company New York George C. Hughes Alice Brewer Iaane Brewer Brewer Spragueville William Snyder George G. Shafer John Haney W. C. Henry Pocono Township Frank Z. Holmes Jacob Storm William Evane Berret Township Lyman M. Price J. Madison Place East Stroudsburg L. E. Palmer

Bradford Court News in Towanda Taxpayers Appeal Excerpts

Ex Commissioners Horton Wolf and Green file two exceptions to Judge Archbald's findings in the taxpayers appeal. They challenge the decision date and charge excessive surcharges for the courthouse project Lehmin and Schmitt are named architects. Contested items include architect bills of 3114.06 and granite marble mosaic roofing contracts. If sent to higher court, the record may span about 2100 pages across volumes.

Towanda Horace Horton John Wolf W. K. Green Archbald Doala Horton, Wolf and Green Ned Court House

Strader Sues Monroe County for 10000 Damages

Mrs. Henrietta Strader, a Monroe County resident, sues the county for 10000 damages after a bicycle fall at the Iron Bridge over Mrodhead’s Creek left her with a broken spine. Her attorney seeks a deposition due to her serious illness and impending operation. the court grants the deposition rule, to be taken by A. M. Palmer on Thursday.

Stroudsburg Henrietta Strader Burnett

Overfield Named Coach of Stroudsburg Football

East Stroudsburg officials announced Overfield will coach the Stroudsburg football team. The appointment aims to restore vitality to the squad and guide the program toward improved performance in upcoming seasons.

Stroudsburg Scrinten Tribune East Stroudsburg

Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Weak Infants

An ad states deprived children suffer weak bones and thin blood. It claims Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil preparation with hypophosphites, enriches mother's milk to build strong flesh and bones, and lists a price of $1.60 by Scott & Downe, Chenitats, New York.

Scott Scott & Downe Chenitats New York

Overfield Arrives to Coach VU Football Team This Week

Coach Overfield arrives to lead Vania University football practice every afternoon this week in preparation for Saturdays game against Wyoming Seminary. Morning lineup lists Mamee leff Kennedy Higham Lane Pervin Hoyle Davis O Nell Rouse Palmer Kooh with Anderson expected to play left tackle for Wyoming Seminary and Taggart at fullback.

Vania Overfield Wyoming Mameey Leff Kennedy Higham Lane Nell Pervin Hoyle Davis O' Nell Rouse Palmer Kooh Anderson Wyoming Seminary Ballet Keller Taggart

Towanda News Briefs from Bradford County Fair and Town Events

In Towanda Bradford County updates note a prize in a sunflower seed guess at the fair, 1417 from 7695 guesses. Naval Dewey parade bells sound, a infant death, a Standing Stone heart failure death, and a crane fatally measured near five feet. Bradford Central Railroad board expanded with George H Adams president. Memorial services for Judge Peck and death of Henry T Stevens reported. A Nichols bridge election favored by 344 of 422 votes.

Scranton Tribune Towanda William Crow Allis Hollow Towandlans A. M. Baker Henry Woods Standing Stone Township North Bradford Central Railroad Company George H. Adams Seventh National Bank New York William H. Kimball One Hundred and Forty-firest Regiment Pennsylvania Monroeton Kittle Lewis North Towanda Scranton Bradford County Judge Peck William Maxwell Delos Rockwell Hon. W. T. Davie James Wool L McPherson H. F. Maynard D. C. DeWitt J. ©. Ingham Charles M. Hall Judge Fanning Henry T. Stevens Macedonia Standing Stone W. de Forrest Detroit Russell's Addie Dwight Nelson N. Y Nichols Susquehanna River

Local Notes and Community Happenings in Langcliffe Area

The Ladies' Missionary society of Langcliffe church meets at Mrs. William Laird's home on Thursday. The Song of St George goes to Pittston Friday to confer Friendly Union degrees on Pittston fraternity members. School board plans to meet next Monday. Jurors drawn for next term include Peter Farrell James Callahan Edward Laird and Edward Nolan. Michael Barrett, a marine on the battle ship Massachusetts, is home briefly on furlough. Duncan McMurtrie moves his family from Moosic to Forty Fort after years there. Teresa Burke of Wilkes-Barre visits town, while Kate Clark of North End suffers appendicitis. Mrs. W. H. Hollister recovers from bronchitis. Teresa Healey returns from Alton Illinois after graduating St. Mary's academy. Thomas Nolan leaves for Mansfield State Normal School. Wiconico tribe officers to be installed include Sachem Roland Jones junior sagamore Clarence Harris senior sagamore Eugene McAlpine prophet Thomas Ridgely chief of records William Brown junior trustee J. F. Earley. Firemen parade prompts hourly trains on Delaware and Hudson with fare 20 cents. Mrs. Charles Johnson of West Side moved to Ransom poor farm after mental derangement. Patrick Duggan funeral held at Moosic with requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.

St. George Pittston Peter Farrell James Callahan Ward Laird Edward Nolan Michael Barrett Massachusetts Duncan McMurtrie Thomas Nolan Mansfield State Normal School Delaware Mydeon Charles Johnson West Side Patrick Duggan Moosic St. Mary's Church M. F. Crane St. Mary's Cemetery

Hall's Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh

An advertisement touts Hall's Curerit Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and other disorders. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for proof of failure, and directs readers to J. Rey & Co in Toledo Ohio for testimonials with Hall's Family Pills also promoted.

Hull J. Rey & Co Toledo Dragatite Hall

Market Fluctuations Open with Declines and Mixed Gains

The New York Stock Exchange opens with a disturbed foreign market tone and higher foreign discount rates causing price breaks. Early trading shows active selling and mixed movements with many stocks down then recovering to near or above last night levels. Bonds are dull and down on high money rates. Major Scranton listings include First National Bank and Scranton Packing among others with varied bid and ask figures.

New York Get Stock Exchange Mnd Industrial Department Advange Alex Valuy United Stater 2

Butter and dairy goods price list from corrected ad

Corrected by H. G. Dale, a local butter creamery and dairy ad lists prices for butter creamery products and staples. Items include cheese full cream, onions, potatoes, lemons, and flour with unit prices such as $1.75 for cheese and $4.00 per box for flour.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Iilyc

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Market Summary Fragments

The fragmentary report lists wheat and corn with variable demand and prices, notes on butter, cheese, and live poultry, and mentions flour and oats trading. Numerous OCR garbles obscure specific figures and vendors but indicate mixed demand and regional suppliers in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia New York Mall Waltie Lachangul Colston City Hhde Etec Emmiry da Calter Altec Serene Mts

Market notes from New York grain and dairy reports

New York open shows mixed wheat futures with firmer spot prices and eased elevator bids. Dairy prices hold steady with firm western creamery butter and large white cheese showing resilient demand amid market fluctuations and easing futures.

New York Aboderatem Deremier Tevintye Western Creamery Watte Malie Watlise Magassiye Penna Mulse

Grain markets wobble as Transvaal tensions unsettle Chicago

Uncertain Transvaal situation rattled Chicago grain and produce trading. Dealers reported continued liquidation and mixed prices with December wheat closing lower and May futures affected by unsettled demand amid cautious activity at the board.

Chicago Transvaal

Grain and livestock prices in summarized market notes

Market notes show mixed price quotes for corn and wheat with figures like No 2 yellow corn and No 2 white wheat. Pork and lard present figures around 1.22 dollars, while barley flax and timothy also appear with noted values and regional terms.

Wyatt Timothy Sed Bort Riba Sonic

Chicago Market Notes on Livestock and Prices

Market report from Chicago dated Oct 3 notes steady prices for wool and refined goods while cattle and hogs show varied bids. Cows and heifers mix, calves mixed, sheep active with Monday ranges and feeders in demand. overall activity uneven with multiple price figures and regional references.

Chicago Texas Heere Jeri Hoge Wweetern Rangers Wold Lainha Western

Bust Buffalo Det 3 12 core sales Lo fo 1,500 pound Steere

Fragmented text describes sales of livestock and mixed items with references to pounds and various names. Details are unclear and largely unreadable, but mentions steady activity in markets and several proper nouns such as Veale Mis Rows Recwiply VWocara and Mindwork ers.

Heide Pont Epielon S.edith HMA Canada Lamb

Fragmentary New York Market Notes and Names

Fragmented OCR listing various cattle and wool items with scattered vendor terms and incomplete names. The text mentions calves, wool quality, and multiple unclear place or person identifiers, reflecting a damaged agricultural market snippet without complete details.

East Liberty Cattle Market Report Fragment

Fragmentary items from the East Liberty cattle market list prices and participants. The readable lines mention fat Liberty and heavy workers among various entries with unclear context and many garbled terms.

East Liberty Cattle Market Howe

Oil Markets See Mixed Signals Amid Certificates

Market data shows fluctuating activity as certificates open and close, with variables across key metrics. Investor attention focuses on average figures around 21.083 amid shifting supply and demand indicators in global markets.

Sheldon Axle Works May Be Sold to Pittsbury Syndicate

A Pittsburgh capitalists syndicate has an option on the Sheldon Axle Works at North Willer Marre. Led by A L Weil the group seeks control and has secured the option through Thomas W H Atherton esq counsel for the company and stockholders. Shares are said to be valued at not less than 120 dollars per share.

Wilkes-Burvre Sheldon Axle Works North Willer Marre Pittsbore Capitalista A. L. Weil Thomas WH Atherton

Unclear fragmentary note from Louisville Commercial

A damaged OCR fragment from the Louisville Commercial mentions a show described as hot or red, but details are incomplete and unclear about event, date, or participants. The passage lacks coherent facts to determine a specific news item.

SPECIAL SALE ON DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY NOW

Special sale this week features diamonds and witches dewelry and gold items at bargain prices. Fine diamond rings, solid gold and gold filled pieces, silver watches, and Rogers Bros flatware are offered at substantial reductions, with many items one fourth off and extra heavy solid silver thimbles included.

Elgin Rogers Bros Aleo Davidow Bros

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