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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1899

Page

5

Republican Campaign Opens in Monroe County Oct 4

Monroe county Republicans prepare to start their campaign with Colonel James Barnett and staff in attendance. Major Kilian and other officers join from the First Nebraska volunteers as the party plans to visit Scranton and Gilberts for speeches and a big independent reform meeting. An independent Democratic ticket is to be launched at Gilberts with a countywide reform agenda. Local glee club from the Tenth Pennsylvania will perform at events.

Barnett Gilberts Strovndeburg James Wake Fin John T. Palmer Scranton J. M. Kilian Nebraska Matalios Killian George W. Neff Thos, Scraggo KB. H. Motormich Blaine Aitkin iNiver Boot Penneyivania Soldier Boys Manila Thia County Vetera Monroe County Monroe Counts

Battle With An Eagle Near Cascade Valley

Farmer Edward Nixon of Cascade Valley found an old gray eagle nest in a fallen tree. The bird attacked twice, then a third time as Nixon approached the nest, striking his face and arm before he killed the eagle after a severe struggle. The eagle measured seven feet two inches from tip to tip of its wings. The male bird was not seen.

Sussachana Edward Nixon Cascade Valley Nixon

Return of the Phoenix Firemen Reach Stroudsburg

The Phoenix firemen return from Scranton after a well received visit. They left around 2 a.m. and were delayed near Cresco by a Lackawanna road wreck involving an engine driven by Warren Lee. The wrecking crew cleared the line quickly.

Stroudsburg Oct Phoenix Scranton Electric City

Minister Serenaded Sparks Church Controversy in Portland

In Stroudsburg on October 6, a church service at Portland nine miles away stirred strong reactions as Rev. G. William delivered a sermon that provoked a notable disturbance and public discussion. The incident drew attention from local congregants and officials.

Stroudsburg Church Cholea Portland William

Two Ladies Injured in Hawley Wagon Crash

In Hawley Pennsylvania last Monday afternoon Mrs Jany Quick of Tofton and her daughter in law Mrs John Grant were injured when two wagons collided near the tollgate. Mrs Quick suffered a broken left arm and unconsciousness while Mrs Grant was trapped beneath the overturned wagon. Both were aided by bystanders and Mr Ald summoned. Mrs Quick remains unconscious and aged, with slim hopes of recovery.

Hawley Carless Jany Quick Tofton C. MH. Woodward Here Quick John Grant

Halstead Notes Brush Factory and Community Events

Halstead October reports a brush factory to be built in Great Bend by Byron King to produce horse brushes among others. Wedding notices, club meetings at the D L & W railroad M C A and a Good Citizens league union service are announced. Evangelist John A. Davis speaks at the Y M C A men’s meeting and Mrs. Chase attends the Philadelphia W C T U convention. The Doctor's Warm Reception Company opened at Kistler Opera House.

Halstead Great Bend Byron King Tintstead William McCreary Mattle IE Kent Montrose Century Debating Club M.C. A Good Citizens’ League Halletend Baptist Church Arthur Teed Church Williama Davis YY. M. Cc. A

Wayne County Briefs from Honesdale October

Miss Vinnie Rose visits Albany for a few weeks while Mr Lawrence Atkinson and sister Misa Allee rent rooms for the winter with the Misses Ranger. Sawyer's band returns from Scranton parade praised by Forest City Fire Company. A new sewer along Fourth Street from Lackawaxen River to the canal basin with a 14 foot fall toward the river. Coal washery at Hoadleys sold at sheriff's sale to W J Ferber with H J Hanlan to run it immediately.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Vinnie Rose Albany N.Y Lawrence Atkinson Misa Allee Hawley Ranger Sawyer Scranton Forest City Fire Company Fourth Street Lackawaxen W. J. Ferber H. J. Hanlan

Aged 107, Sugar Notch resident dies in Pa

Bridget Orrigan a native of Ireland and long time Sugar Notch resident died at her home at 107. Born in Ireland she came to the United States at age 67 and was regarded as one of the oldest women in the region with remarkable memory and health.

Witches- Barre Bridget Orrigan Sugar Notch Ireland

Death notices for Mary E. McAuliffe in Susquehanna

Mary E. McAuliffe daughter of Mrs Cornelius McAullif died at her home on Prospect Street Wednesday evening after a months long illness. The funeral is planned for Saturday morning.

Susquehanna Opt Mary EL Cornelius McAullif Prospect Street

Hawley Area Sees Tight Sheriff and County Race

Special to the Bernnton Tribune reports a heated campaign in Hawley for sheriff with C. G. Armbruster as Democratic nominee and Byron A. Simons of Lake Ariel as Republican rival. Armbruster, limited by illness, relies on Haney Maennerchor backing. Simons draws strong support elsewhere. County commissioner contests loom, with Ferguson and Taylor favored by Republicans and Robertson as a potential minority candidate.

Bernnton Tribune Hawley C. G. Armbruster Trawley Democratie Game Party Haney Maennercher Ie Byron A. Simons Lake Ark Armbruster Simons

D and H Improvements Work Progress in Hontedale

Honesdale hosts a tour of inspection by Vice president H C Young superintendent R Mah Ville and Chief Engineer McMartin with McMullen of the Delaware and Judson. Canal basin filing advances as a steam shovel digs near the station. Dirt train moves culm to the basin. Coal pockets and freight depot location unsettled. The coal office and adjacent structures are to be demolished to make way for a new post office and depot near the old site. Officials announce through trains from Corbendale to New York with the new station.

Honesdale Get

Funeral for John Costello held at St John’s Church

Special to The Scranton Tribune reports John Costello of Front Street was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery after a high mass at St John’s Catholic Church. Mary Fi McAuliffe, eldest daughter of Mrs. Cornelius McAuliffe, died Wednesday evening. her funeral will be Saturday at 8 from John Catholic Church with requiem high mass. Sheriff Ward DeWitt of Montrose was in town on Thursday. Local industry news notes Great Bend residents purchasing the brush department of Lestershire Felt and Brush Manufacturing, planning relocation and charter application. Upcoming meetings include the Susquehanna County Improved Order of Red Men at Hallstead on Oct 21 and the Buckhanna County School Directors association at Montrose on Oct 19. Mrs. S. H. Chase of Hallstead left for Philadelphia for a union children’s meeting. Erie officials conducted an inspection tour. George Timmons of Herrick Center hunted ducks at Mud Pond near Ararat Summit. Canauctia lodge will initiate candidates and hold a banquet.

Funquehound John Costello Front Street St. John's Catholic Church Tequiem Laurel Hil Mies Mary Fi Cornelius McAulivve Prospect Street Johnna Cathidle Ward DeWitt Montrose Great Bond Brush Department Lestershire Felt and Brush Manuufacturing Company Susquehanna County Hallstead Women's Christian Temperance Union Pennervunia Erie George Timmons Herrick Center Dave Mud Pond Ararat Summit Emmone Canauuctia Minosens Randiates

Captain F. K. Bitley Leads Fifth Infantry Report

Special to The Beranton Tribune from Tunkhannock dated October 6 notes Captain F. K. Bitley of the Fifth United States Infantry taking charge in a local deployment. The brief dispatch highlights military leadership and ongoing troop movements in the area.

Beranton Tribune Tunkhannock F. K. Bitley Fifth United States Infantry Han

War recruiting office opens in Sickler block area

A new United States Army recruiting office is established in the Sickler block and Willemtablish area to enlist infantry cavalry and artillery recruits who can pass required examinations. A contract for a Lake Windowan hotel erection goes to Samuel Gable of Batonville with Marrinon Bungees supplying lumber. Moore aims to have the hotel ready for occupancy next summer.

Sickler

Short Letters Of Interest For Publication

A brief note states that under this heading letters of interest will be few when accompanied by the writer's name for publication. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions here expressed.

the Tribune

Quote from Edward Baxter Perry on private instruction

Alfred Wooler cites Perry’s claim that private lessons with a renowned teacher offer faster, more personalized training than conservatories. He notes that about ninety percent of successful concert artists studied privately rather than as conservatory graduates. He signs as a music teacher from Guernsey building.

Alfred Wooler Tribune Edward Baxter Perry Perry Guernsey

Editor's letter warns readers on South Africa coverage

James Hughes of Scranton urges readers to distrust sensational press reports on the South African crisis. He argues much of the news is imaginative, not factual, and cautions against rush to war. Hughes shares personal experience in the region and hopes military hostilities can be avoided.

South Africa Great Britain Uth Africa James Hughes

Local residents and visitors listed in Telegram style

Mrs Kathrine Potter of Scranton returns home after visiting sister Mrs Charles Millard. Misa Mabel DeWitt visits Springfield Mays and returns. Mr and Mrs Smith of White Lake N Y plan to occupy part of their house on MU Street this winter. Mrs Weed of Scranton guests of Mrs S S Yeager. Mrs Maria Vaughn leaves to attend the W C T U convention in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs H L Galge back from western trip. Mr and Mrs Horace Jones begin housekeeping at Gowalds horo. Gale Dalymple of Boston, formerly here, visits relatives. Miss Florence Cannon returns from Long Island City after weeks away.

Kathrine Potter Scranton Charles Millard Misa Mabel DeWitt Springfield Mays Smith White Lake MU Street Weed S&s Philadelphia H. L. Galge Horace Jones Gowaldshoro Gale Dalymple Boston Florence Cannon Long Island City

Traveling salesman injured by horse kick

Po W Gallagher, a traveling salesman who recently joined Grocer Higgins on Main Street, was kicked by a horse last evening. The animal lashed out as Gallagher attempted to move it, breaking his left elbow and rendering him unconscious briefly.

PO. W. Gallagher Grocer Higgins Main Street Gallagher

On CMy October 6 Credit Balances and Shipments

On CMy dated October 6 credit balances and shipments show 4 118 barrel shipments with an average of THA barrels. Nine O 1g barrels average 76 00 barrels. No bid details are provided for certificates or Florida consignments.

Cmy

Markets Rally Amid Limited Demand and London Support

New York stocks moved upward with scarce supply and late profit taking. London demand lifted shares, especially Lawleyville rails, as call money eased from 8 to 4 percent, aiding overall market strength and signaling expectations of a favorable bank review tomorrow. Bond market remained firm with total sales around 1.4 million.

New York Southern Pacific Brooklyn Transit Fhrond London Transvaal Lawleville Deilings Totosalen

Scranton Wholesale Market Butter Prices and Goods List

Corrected marketplace listing shows butter creamery and other dairy items with prices per tub and per box, including eggs, cheese, onions, potatoes, lemons, and flour. Items are described with brief quality notes and unit measures.

Scranton H. G. Date Lackawanny Avenue Dalry Digte Mie

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Prices Report

Philadelphia October 1 market notes show wheat weak October contract and dull demand for No 2 mixed corn, steady potatoes with Pennsylvania choice, butter and cheese largely steady, live poultry firm with fair demand, dressed poultry weak, flour and grain receipts and shipments listed including 30 000 bushels of corn and 67 000 bushels of oats.

Philadelphia New York Western du Hersheads Cokiem Walle

Dairy and market notes show steady prices and modest activity

The report lists steady or unchanged prices across multiple dairy items and creameries including Western Creamery, State Dairy, and Wildy with firm tendencies for Cheese and Butter. It notes minor advances and mixed tracking across market segments, with several brands mentioned in passing.

Galles Western Creamery State Wildy

Wheat market declines amid crop estimates and price shifts

Wheat in Chicago mixed as crop estimates and long wheat dampen sentiment. Prices for corn and oats show uneven changes while pork and lard futures advance slightly and a range of cash quotes is listed for various grain and meat products.

Chicago Ort Enow Lould Cory Liverpool Fred

Market Notes From Chicago Onida Dated Trade Prices

OCR fragment reports livestock and produce prices in Chicago with mixed hogs and cattle listings. Mentions loin, chives, and various items with uncertain values and several garbled terms. No clear event or single focal point, but reflects a daily market roundup vibe.

Market Turbulence Dampens Prices at Northern Elevator

Disjointed notes indicate a quiet, weak trading day in Duluth and surrounding elevators. Prices drift lower as liquidation fears press the market while spot demand remains tepid and sentiment turns cautious across grains and futures.

East Buffalo Market Sale Catalog Fragment

A fragmented OCR listing items for sale in East Buffalo area. Includes cattle such as steers and cows, various farm goods, prices, and notes on quality and conditions. Contains multiple misspelled terms and unclear entries, with scattered prices and descriptors.

Unclear historical note on livestock figures and prices

Fragmentary OCR text from a New York area page mentions cattle and calves with unclear terms and numbers. It references cows, oxen, sheep, and lambs, with scattered phrases like demand, price, and Vernon, but provides no coherent event or date.

New York Get Lowen Casler Telaine Vernon Prien Vod Lama

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