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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1899

Page

2

Squire Gilboy on the War Path in Duryea Case

Ayuire Gilboy asserts a Scrantonian report about the Corcoran murder is false and leads to a warrant for Mr. and Mrs. George Doyle of Duryea for furnishing libelous material. Doyle and wife recount a detective’s intervention after a plan to publish the story. Doyle remains at bail set for appearance in court.

George Doyle Duryea Dick Little Mike O'Toole Doyle Tusion Ayuire Gilboy Duryen Scrantonian Loftus William Ghespl Scranton Cnt Lutth OoToole Scerantonian Doyles Red Corcoran Gilbey Gileeple

Deep Hollow Discovery Unearths Ancient Bone Cache

In Deep Hollow, farmer Truax found a hole revealing a cavern mouth and a floor scattered with bones. The collection includes human remains and animal bones from large species, some preserved while others crumbled. charred wood and primitive artifacts were also found, but no ornaments.

Susquehanna Chesnuttine Truax Rabbita Doge

Miners End Three Month Strike at Keystone Colliery

Wilkes Barre Oct 4 After three months of stubbornly demanding higher wages the miners at Keystone colliery Hudson have given up the struggle and returned to work at the old rates. No work was done during the strike and the conm-

Wilkes-Barre Keystone Hudson

The Light That Saves From Darkness to Death

A night siege near Santiago Harbor shows a Spanish torpedo boat failed to strike an American ship due to its search-light. The piece extols the power of scientific knowledge as a life-saving tool and advertises Golden Medical Discovery and Dr. Pierce's remedies with urgent appeal for readers to seek free medical advice.

Santiago R. V. Pierce Buffalo Advan Cereese John F Lark &J Amsterdam N. C Pierce Hetoes Golden

Keystone Hudson Work Stoppage Ends as 425 Men Return

After a tense labor standstill, talks yielded an agreement and the Keystone power plant resumed operations. Officials ordered fires under boilers removed and engagement with workers continued. About 425 men were employed, and the resumption is significant for Hudson residents as operations proceed.

Hove Keystone Hudson

Horses Over a Bridge in Wilkes-Barre Accident

At 1 am a brewery wagon overturned near a railroad bridge on the Lehigh Valley tracks. A team of horses pinned under the wagon was freed by Daniel Kelper who could not find the driver. Rumors of robbery subsided when it was learned driver Joseph Tenant arrived home later. the horses had bolted, leading to the wreck.

Wilkes-Barre Daniel Kelper Lehich Valley Anthracite Brewing Company Kingston Joseph Tenant Midvale

Fatal Farm Thrasher Accident Claims John Baam

Towanda October 4 A tragic farm accident killed John Baam on John Kconnell’s Overton township farm. While a large undershot steam thrasher operated, Baam stepped on a slanting feeding table slipped into the machine’s mouth and was fatally mangled before help arrived.

Towanda John Baam John Kconnell Overton Township Saam

Wilkes-Barre Man Weds Katherine Cartwell in Quiet Winchester Ceremony

John Graham of Wilkes-Barre and former Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction manager married Katherine Cartwell of Winchester in a quiet church ceremony due to a recent death. Cousin Duncan Graham attended. gifts included silver services from Wilkes-Barre and Traction staff. The bride hails from a Virginia family related to General Fitzhugh Lee. The couple plans a wedding tour then residence in Wilkes-Barre at the Sterling.

Winchester John Graham Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Company Katherine Cartwell Graham Duncan Graham Cariist Traction Company

Deaths in Wilkes-Barre and Mauch Chunk Read Like Roll Call

Wilkes-Barre resident Fregans aged 54 in New York died of pneumonia at his mother’s home on North Main Street. Survived by mother and siblings Fred Samuel William Edgar Mrs. Draper Emily Hessie. Lewis Mader aged 72 of East Mauch Chunk died of cancer at First Street home. Born in Germany, he immigrated to America, lived in Ohio and Indiana, and settled in East Mauch Chunk nine years ago as a shoemaker. Remains to be sent to Wabash for burial.

Wilkes-Barre Awin Fregans New York Samuel Fregans North Main Street Pneumone Fred Samuel William Edgar Harry Draper Emily Hessie Mauch Chunk Lewis Mader First Street East Mauch Chunk Bor Germany America Ohio Wabash, Ind Ida Ed Kimier Albert Peter Indianapolis Ind Wabash

Death of Mrs. Eliza beth Wilde in Hagieton

After nine days of pneumonia Mrs. Eliza beth Wilde died at 142 North Church Street Hagieton. Born September 1 1840 in Philadelphia maiden name Beck her father among Pottsville settlers Bockville named for the family. Married to Joseph Wilde in 1844 he died in Pottsville in 186. Survived by children George Norristown J W Milnesville Joseph William John Charles L and Misses Title and Livble of Hagieton.

Hagieton Elizabeth Joseph Wilde North Church Street Mrs. Wilde Philadelphia Beck Pottsville Bockville Mr. Wilde Wilde George Norristown J. W Milnesville Joseph William J. John Charles L Livble Thin City

William Philippi Dies In Wilkes-Barre At 73

William Philippi aged 73 died at his nephew's home on Hagletreet in Wilkes-Barre after a stroke. Born January 30 1836 in Wendelahelm Darmstadt he came to America in 1850, lived in Hazleton six years then moved to the city. His wife died about ten years ago and a sister Mrs Smith of New York survives. The funeral was held this afternoon.

Wilkes-Barre William Philippi Hagletreet Wendelahelm Darmstady America Hasleton Smith New York

Corner Stone Laid for Royal Industrial Association Building

Wilkes Barre October 4 corner stone laying ceremony for the Royal Industrial Association building in city hall court featured Catholic music by Oppenheim orchestra scripture reading by Ron Vandervoort and a duet by Reese Reese and Charles Terry. Mayor Nichols presented the lease and lauded the association’s work. Mrs H W Palmer spoke as founder’s representative and Thos Morgan delivered a stirring address before the cornerstone was placed. The event closed with songs and a benediction by Rev W De F Johnson.

Wilkes-Barre Royal Industrial Association City Hall Court Oppenheim Matt Ron Vandervoort Reese Reese Charles Terry Nichols Association Henry W. Palmer Boys’ Industrial Association H. W. Palmer Trusters Sellaman J. Strauss Thos. Morg@in

Susquehanna County News Briefs From October

A train accident injures Daniel Reardon who leaped from express No. 14 and suffered a crushed foot requiring amputation. Obituaries note Mrs. Eliza A. Thomas and old resident John Costello. The Doctora Warm Reception musical comes to Hogan opera house. A divorce, a church wedding, and local business plans including a publishing firm are reported. A reader praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatic knee pain.

Scranton Tribune Susquehanna West Susquehanna Yard Daniel Reardon Binghamton Eliza A. Thomas James M. Thomas Laneshore Lestershire New York Hogan Opera House John Costello Front Street St. John Catholic Church Scranton Susquehanna Band Columbia Hose Company Carbondale Barry Searle Maxey Montrose Pennsylvania Columbia Publishing Company W.S. Maxey Pittsburg Venezuela Michael Griffin Dewey Gerry Society Inet Susquehanna County Emma Glendenning Port Jervis Samuel Glendenning Oakland Township St. John's Catholic Church J. W. Malone Matthew Creegan Johanna Byrnes Edward Byrnee Mire May O'Connor

Local visitors and baseball game amid wet grounds

Special from Hallstead reports Mr and Mrs Herry Head of Unadilla visiting Charles II Van Zandt and Al Sloat from Washington D C works with Arnold s carpenter gang. Earl McLoud suffers arm injury. Langdon team travels to Halletead to play the home team. grounds wet. game ends in a tie as no substitute could be found. Catholic fair starts the week of Oct 1. Beranton fire company misses parade due to railroad duties. H B Parry orders 200 car loads of stone to be supplied promptly.

Beranton Tribune Hallstead Herry Head Unadilla Charles II van Zandt al. Sloat Arnold Carpenter Gang Washington, N. d Earl McLoud Jarre Langdon Halletead Bate Hietead Catener Get

Montrose Notes and Transfers Highlight Local News

Montrose reports sell of ice houses to Pocono Mountain Tee Co for 5000 pounds. Visits and travels include Mrs. Jay Hate Sypher of Washington staying a month, Mr. and Mrs. George Watrous leaving for New York, and J. J. Sweeney with F. Dugan from St Josephs in town. A Dixie armory entertainment benefited Rough and Ready Chemical Co. Delays in special rates to Binghamton stir criticism as fair plans falter. Deputy Sheriff Leonard with deputies seized Henry White at Summerville before Sheriff Duell and Cremuty Conklin arrived.

Montrose North Jersey Tee Company Heart Lake Pocono Mountain Tee Company Jay Hate Sypher Washington George Watrous New York J. J. Sweeney F. Dugan St. Josepha J. BE. Hawley Cocoanut W .H. Walker Binghamton C. Farrar New Milford J. R. Raynsford Irene McCollum Pinghamton KP. Munger Selden Munger Friendsville Dixie Armory Rough and Ready Chemical Co Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Leonard Marty Taylor al Perrigo Jas. Harrington Henry White Summerville Duell Cremuty Conklin

Sult of Hrungess vs Montross Heard by Arbitrators

The sult of Martin Hrungess executor against Samuel Montross was heard Wednesday afternoon before arbitrators Kilmer Hungerford and Sickler. Henry Harding and James E Frear appeared for plaintiff. A committee to explore canning factories near Tunkhannock left to Painted Post and Knoxville to assess feasibility. The committee includes R Brungees N L Harding and G D DeWitt. a report hearing will be scheduled. Triton Hose company held a Tuesday meeting for routine business.

Tunkhannock Martin Hrungess Samuel Montross Kilmer C. A. Hungerford John F. Sickler Henry Harding James E. Frear James W. Pratt Painted Post N.Y Knoxville R. Brungees N. L. Harding G. D. DeWitt Triton Hose Company

Im mortality topic and society notes from Pittston

A Pittston column notes Rev N G Parke D D discussion on immortality. It also announces the engagement of Miss Sara Fletcher of Pittston to Joel Arnold of Brooklyn. A Wilkes Barre Athletic Park baseball game between the Brothers and Pittston Reds ended in a seventh inning dispute with the Brothers winning 1 to 0. batteries were Grier and Marteen for the Reds and Toye and Golden for the Brothers.

Pittston New York Sun N. G. Parke D. D Sara Fletccher Joel Arnold Brooklyn Athletic Park Wilkes-Barre Pittston Reds Innning Reds Grier Marteen Toye Golden

Verdict for Larrabee in Kilrow political case

Special to The Sormson Tribone reports that in Justice Gleason's court the Kilrow political case concluded with a verdict of 125 dollars in favor of plaintiff Mr. Larrabee. The defense cited law before the decision, and an appeal to the county court is likely for final outcome.

Susquehanna Larrabee

Damaged Horse Rescue Under Wend Township Creek Fall

A horse belonging to Charles Clapper fell through timber debris near Loomis Grove on Wiley Creek. The animal was lightly bruised and a wagon pole broke. The township awards Clapper 21 dollars for damages sustained.

Hallatead Charles Clapper Wiley’ Creek Loomis Grove

Woman gored by bull in Quakake district

In Tamaqua on October 4 Mrs. John Billma of Quakake suffered severe injuries when gored by a bull. Her 9 year old daughter saved her from instant death by using a pitchfork to drive the animal away.

Tamaqua John Billma Quakake

Death by self inflicted gunshot at Centralia resident

Alfred Tower, an aged resident of Centralia, committed suicide by firing a bullet through his brain. Health is believed to have contributed to the act, according to Ashland reports dated October 4.

Ashland Alfred Tower Centralia

New York Markets Open With Dull Tone and Light Offerings

The New York market opened dull with railroads showing slight gains and industrials up two to four points. Call money eased, reaching around four percent by close, as investors held securities amid strong rail traffic, easing demand and cautious buying. Government bonds remained unchanged while the overall bond market stayed dull.

New York Pullman Corea Corea There War On Oreent Demand From Ahorts Catie Eluven

Scranton Financial Listings Include Banks and Bonds

Stock prices and bond notes show values for First National Bank Scranton Savings Bank Scranton Packing Co and Third National Bank among others. Listings include Dime Deposit and Distributing Bank Scranton Forging Co Lackawanna Trust & Savings Scranton Paint Co and Scranton Axle Works with various bond and mortgage notes for public utilities and local firms.

First National Bank Scranton Savings Bank Scranton Packing Co Third National Bank Scranton UL PL & Pc Scranton Forging Co Lacka Scranton Paint Co Cence Oy Clark & Snover Co People’s Street Railways People's Street Railway aPe Dickson Manufacturing Co Lacka. Township City of Scranton St. Imp Mt. Vernon Coal Co Seranton Axle Works Scranton Traction Bon

Butter Creamery Prices and Dairy Goods Listed

Corrected by H. G. Dale a local dairy price list shows butter creamery at 225a%e and full cream cheese at 12%4c per unit. Items include beans per bushel at $1.75, online per bushel 5c, potatoes per bushel, lemons per box, and flour 4.0. Displayed as a market bulletin from the Maletye area.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Witte

Philadelphia grain and produce market report highlights varied prices

The Philadelphia market shows wheat lower for October contracts with dull activity. Corn holds steady while oats and rye edge higher. Butter, cheese, sugar, cotton, and tallow show mixed firming or steady trends. Live poultry remains steady with fair demand. shipments list wheat and corn volumes and assorted grains.

Philadelphia Walter

Grain futures swing with mixed moves on Oct market

Spot and futures for wheat and corn show Boot weakness and later rallies on news. Prices drifted down from intraday highs, with June and December contracts quoted as markets opened easy then turned to weakness before closing lower.

New York Duluth Milan Weetern Saditest White Gil Nanatinas

Wheat Market Slide Amid Export Demand Drop

Chicago grain and produce notes a sharp wheat market decline driven by weak export demand and lower prices for corn and oats. Ocean freight costs also pressured grains as traders reassessed future supply and demand dynamics.

Chicago Yale

Agricultural Market Prices Fragment Reflected Incomplete List

An OCR fragment lists assorted farm goods and prices including corn rye wheat timothy wool pork and various cuts. The text is incomplete with misread items and scattered figures, suggesting a market price sheet or catalog page from a period newspaper.

Chicago Live Stock Market Report Improvised Prices

The Chicago market shows varied cattle sheep and hog activity with uncertain demand. Bulls and calves commanded some price strength while heavy hogs faced slower demand and prices fluctuated.

Chicago Sal Bali

Market shows steady cattle and mixed grain notes

The report indicates cattle market activity was steady with good demand forprime stock while grains show mixed demand and cautious trading patterns. Buyers and sellers cite moderate activity across regions as prices hold firm for quality lots and warehouse storage costs influence offerings.

New York Market Notes on Livestock Prices

Fragmented market memo lists cattle terms and prices with stray abbreviations and numbers. It mentions calves, lambs, and general price directions, but readable details are limited and names or dates are unclear.

Fragmentary notice on cattle and lamb pricing

Fragmented OCR text mentions unsold cars and cattle pricing with figures like 2 cars unsold and lamb prices. Names and places are garbled, including references to Canadian lamb and prime hogs, but details are unclear.

Fiamie Wendy Shea Mogae Saiie

Unclear OCR yields fragmented livestock terms and prices

Fragmented text lists cattle sheep and lamb terms with scattered prices and notes. No coherent event, names, or places emerge.

Unclear OCR Note on Regional Credit and Sales

The fragmentary text references certificates and options with no sale noted. It mentions averages and a rail or barnes rune with numbers like 104,017, but the legible content is insufficient to identify people, places, or a concrete event.

Credit Bulanins Atc Barnes

Pottsville Names New Borough Solicitor

Pottsville elected J. Pilgarm as borough solicitor to fill the vacancy created by D.C. Henning’s promotion to the bench. The decision followed last night’s council session and took effect immediately.

Pottsville Pottewiile Dallote AL J. Pilgarm Boriuch

Medical patent cures advertised in questionable publication

An old fragment advertises cures for stones and constipation claiming Dr Agnew’s remedies and Holle Cocarrh Cure as positive voices in medicine. Proprietors offer rewards for proof of cure while promoting Holy Family Pills as a life saver and detailing testimonials from patients in Canada.

J. Cheney

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