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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1899

Page

3

Wyoming Seminary Defeats Normal 10 to 0 in football

Normal held a fair game on its campus but Wyoming Seminary won 10 to 0. Referee Overfield from the University of Pennsylvania officiated. Higley starred for Normal and Nell played well at center. Normal was hampered by three missing regulars and weak interference.

Wyoming Seminary Normal Beranton Tribune Stroudsburg Oct Wyoming Overfield University of Pennsylvania Higley Nell Ramecy Kennedy Witham Noll Highly Vieht Bird Davitt Jefe Roose Talmer Pervis Bedds Anderson Pekoski Barker Charles Johnson Gorman Williama Kellar Taggard Maxwell

JAIL BIRD RECAPTURED IN SUSQUEHANNA

Susquehanna witnesses the recapture of William Spears, a Trenton penitentiary escapee. Warden from Trenton identified Spears with the Susquehanna tramp captured by Chief McMahon. Spears, held for burglary since 1894, alleged escape amid several recent prison break inquiries. A $280 reward was offered for his capture.

Susquehanna Oct. S Trenton N. J Thomas J. McMahon Susquehanne William Spears Averet Spears Speirs Paterson

Larrabee Kiilrow Case Appealed In Susquehanna County

The defendant appeals the verdict by Justice Gleason in Susquehanna. He has entered a rule to arbitrate and service was made on plaintiff Larrabee by Sheriff Deal. The matter is returnable Monday October 23 at 10 o clock AM.

Susquehanna Larrabee-Kiilrow Gleason Susiquehana Court of Common Pleas Susquehanna County Larrabee Sheriff Deal Meontrose

Christmas Tree Trade Dominated by Monroe County Men

In Stroudsburg on October 8 the county plans to supply many Christmas trees to city markets. About twenty Monroe County men will travel east to Maine forests to secure high quality pines for the season. Most trees entering New York Philadelphia and other markets come from Maine, with Monroe County contributing a large share locally.

Monroe County Boston New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg New England Maine

Death notices and obituaries from Wilkes-Barre area

Obituaries and death notices listing Mrs. Wells of North Franklin Street, born 1814 in Suffolk England, married 1887 to W. S. Wells, with five surviving children and a funeral at 3 PM Monday. Also notes on Mrs. Mary H. Appley of Main Street, age unknown, funeral Tuesday. Matty Eiltmeyer, born 1813 West Chester, married Dr Luther Appley in 1811 and later in Damascus. Mrs. Mary Strauch, born in Reading, PA, died at daughter’s home with two daughters surviving.

Honesdale Mary BH. Appley Main Street Priday Funert Mise Matty Eiltmeyer West Chester Luther Appley Damascus Adelaide Taither W. Peck Mire Appley Pottevile Mary Strauch Mies Jim Re Lutz North Centre Strauch Wie Teading Pottsville Centre Street Emma RR. Lutz Ebien Britton West Race Street

Oldest Luzerne County Woman Dies in Nanticoke

Bridget Corrigan Myre died in Nanticoke last week at an estimated age of 167 years, possibly the oldest woman in northeastern Pennsylvania. Survived by one son two daughters and nineteen grandchildren.

Nanticoke Luzerne County Pennsylvania Myre Bridget Corrigan

Skeleton Unearthed At Welsh Cemetery Remains Identified Jones

The old Welsh cemetery near Pittson was brought to public notice on Saturday as workers unearthed a skeleton believed to be the remains of a man named Jones. Officials will compare dental and personal records to confirm the identity.

William Street Piteton High School New City Jones Willam Jones Hughestown West Pittston

Monument Unveiled in Catawissa Draws 10000 Crowd

A large crowd filled Catawissa for the Lt MH Hoagland post monument unveiling in memory of departed comrades. Governor Stone attended, delivered an oration, and was greeted by local and county organizations, with ceremonies, addresses, and a banquet at Susquehanna House before his Harrisburg departure.

Catawissa MH. Hoagland Post Sons of Veterans, P. 0. 8 Susquehanna House Harrisburg

Culm Litigation Grows Over Schuylkill River Damages

Pottsville reports surging lawsuits against coal companies for river pollution as Sheriff Probst serves multiple papers across Berks Carbon Lu/ Lackawanna counties. G H Gerber of Pottsville alone seeks over 100 dollars in damages with many cases pending. he plans a single master suit merging all claims against responsible firms.

Pottsville Schuylkill Probat Berks County Sehuinkill County Probst Carbon Luverne Lackawanna Coal Comptes Sehyl Kill Sehuylkill Valley G. H. Gerber Gerber

Horse Sparks Dispute In Trish Valley Murder Case

In Shamokin two months after John Thompson killed his wife and shot himself his son Frederick Thompson was named administrator of the estate. Edna Thompson claimed a horse in the stable belonged to her saying Thompson gave it to her prior to the tragedy. Frederick took and sold the horse then was arrested with bail for attempting to dispose of the animal. The case goes to the next Criminal court term.

Shamokin John Thompson Trish Valley Frederick Thompson Edna Thompson Thompson

Boy Catches a Fox Near Tuscarora

Willie Beaman, a 1 year old youth from Tuscarora Wilton Township, caught a fox with his hands after a lap along the Delaware and Hudson track. The fox fled toward the hills, exhausted after a long chase, and was captured by the boy who carried it home in triumph.

Busquehanna Willie Seamans Tuscarora Wilton Township Reynart Delaware and Hudson Dear Ife Beamans

Thompson News In Brief From Thompson Wednesday And Thursday

Thompson locals report Thompson and Montrase residents engaged in political and professional matters over the week. A threshing accident led Dr W W McNamara to amputate a crushed finger for Wesley Smith. Prohibition state chairman W T Benedict plans a speech in Grand Army hall on October 4. Notices announce the marriage of Mary Helen Lyden to F E Burk at the local Catholic church October 1 with a reception at the Jefferson House.

Thompson Wright Montrase W. J. Maxey Forest City Thomas Kilrow Great Bend Dre. M. Is Miller Albert Hager Susquehaana W. W. McNamara Wesley Smith Burnwood W.T. Benedict Prohibition

Paper Mill Near Delaware Water Gap Sold to New York Men

The Mines pulp and paper mill near Delaware Water Gap, formerly owned by ex Senator John B. McPherson, was sold by Mrs Dr Muir to New York buyers on Friday for about $59,000. Purchasers include F W Felch C F Mubbs Donahue of Newark and Chas Outterson of Watertown NY. The buyers are experienced paper men with ample means and it is said the plant will operate independently of any paper trust.

Stroudsburg Delaware Water Gap John B. McPherson New Jersey Dr. Muir New York F. W. Felch C. F. Mubbs

Pittston Citizens Meet Over City Hall Plot Costs and Taxpayer Action

A Pittston gathering criticized the city council for purchasing the Troxell plot on Broad street for a city hall, noting the jump in price from 125 to 140 per front foot and the haste of passage. A taxpayers association may form after a hearing before Judge Woodward, with a committee to seek counsel and safeguard taxpayer interests. Other notes include church debt relief for Welsh Baptists, a fatal accident of Joseph Doleini, D.A.R. plans for a bronze tablet at Jenkins Fort, and local street repairs with ices and a diphtheria case among youth.

Pittston Board of Trade Troxell Broad Street Woodward Joseph Doleini Namnes St. John's Truman Catholic Church Dial Rock Daughters of the Revolution Tiverstreet West Pittston Ferry Bridge Jenkins Fort Wyoming Valley Jenkins’ Fort Mehoopany Mountain Tunkhannock Brothers Baseball Club Pittston Reds Umophire Lambert Street Main George Williams Tunkhannock Avenue

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claim

Patent medicine ad promises refund if cure fails and notes KB W Grove signature on each box. Includes price 260 and claims effectiveness for various ailments.

KB. W. Grove

Keystone Academy Defeats Tunkhannock 16 to 0 in Football

Keystone Academy beat Tunkhannock in a Saturday football game at the fair ground by 16 to 0. Richards scored two of Keystone’s three touchdowns amid a fumbling plagued half. Officials were Reynolds and Bromley Smith. Court sessions noted for Monday afternoon with Judge Dunham present.

Tunkhannock Keystone Academy Factoryville Keystone Richards W. N. Reynolds, Jr Wilkes-Barre Professor Bromley Smith Umbire Dunham Ingham Philadelphia Judge Little Columbia County G. J. Johnson Laceyville EE. BE. Mentzeres W. N. T Reynolda, Jr Jamera M. Pratt KE. J. Jordon W. I. Little RE. V. Ingham

Market Summary Reflects Yacht Race Attracting Attention

New York markets were quiet with narrow price moves as traders awaited a bank statement. Traders pushed prices up early then saw declines after the report, with Brooklyn transit stock finding some support and overall activity subdued. The Dewey celebration drain limited cash, but the sub treasury showed a debtor position of 2101.38, while gold inflow offered slight relief amid mixed results. Total sales reached 18.1 shares.

New York Louieville Brooklyn

Scranton Wholesale Market Prices and Items Listed

Corrected by TLG the Scranton Wholesale Market on Lackawanna Avenue lists dairy products and foods with prices and pack sizes. Items include butter creamery varieties, firkina tubs le Kges Select western lye, beans per bushel, potatoes per bushel, and flour among others with several price figures such as 1.75 and 1.55.

Scranton TLG Dale Lackawanna Avenue Firkina H.W

Philadelphia grain and dairy trade notes from regional markets

Market brief shows mixed grain futures with No 2 mixed up and No 2 white down, western creamery and cheese steady, sugars refined steady, cotton firm, live poultry mixed with spring chickens and ducks, receipts list flour and grains totaling 800 barrels, 17 000 bushels of wheat, 8800 oats, and 500 more sacks.

Philadelphia New York

New York Grain and Produce Market Report Oct 7

Flour quiet but steady with scarce supplies lifting prices slightly. wheat steady with cash demand and improved receipts. corn steady on export demand and local futures. oats steady with small demand. beef prices quoted softly amid limited trade and weak meal demand.

New York Spolfivan Chicago Miordug Dee

Dairy and cheese company product listings flagged

Fragmented OCR itemized notes show multiple dairy firms and product types. Includes references to Pork Dairy, Creamery, state dairy, imitation creamery, various cheese varieties and color grades, with scattered amounts and prices.

Grain markets muted by holiday and unsettled Tramarans

Chicago markets opened dull as Monday’s holiday and political uncertainty weighed on grain and provisions trading. Cash quotes showed mixed shifts with wheat and corn fluctuating and various offerings listed for flour and spring specialties amid thin activity.

Chicago Liam

Auction Results From Chioneo Ont Stock Sale

The report details a stock sale in Chioneo Ont with mixed cattle and hogs. Prices are listed in varied terms, noting prime valves, Helfers steers, Texan gross amounts, and hog weights. Read as OCR junk but indicates livestock lots, weights, and auction actions.

Neal Ferdere Doe Westerm

Unclear Historic Market Day Notes in Philadelphia Region

Fragmented OCR record shows cattle and hog prices and demand terms. Mentions veal calves and beeves with references to buyers and locations, but many words are garbled and hard to interpret. Core terms include beef cattle and dairy stock, with scattered place names and dated phrasing.

East Buffalo Brief Notes On Local Industry

A fragmented local column reports on early 20th century industry activity in East Buffalo. Mentions workers, various grades, and miscellaneous items including valves and erasers with scattered proper names such as Leavy Pat Hare Blow and others. The passage presents a snapshot of factory activity and workforce details.

East Buffalo Stockett Howe Hisdo

Culle to Good UK Canada Markets Mixed Heep Tap 1415

The fragmentary lines reference exchange values and items linked to UK Canada markets, with vague figures such as $1.76055 and $1.46 44h. No coherent event or named entities enable a concrete news item.

Canadas

New York Market Report Mixed Livestock Prices Noted

Beeves steady with slow sale 400 on sale. cattle values weak to ordinary. Sheep show steady demand for choice lambs while culls and lower grades ease. Canadian lambs and other categories listed with nominal figures. Prices appear in erratic figures and older shorthand.

New York Colvon

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

East Liberty Oct 7 cattle market steady with primes and heavy workers notable. Prices listed include 3.8 to 4.0 for prime, 701.00 for prime medium, and 500 for heavy workers. sheep and veal sections show mixed demand and prices across light to good quality stock.

East Liberty

Columbia County Fair Opens with Expanded Exhibits

Bloomingdale in October hosts the Columbia County Agricultural Society forty seventh annual exhibition at Overto, starting Tuesday. Races include 2:19 pace to 3:00 pace for farmers’ horses and free-for-all on Friday with $3,000 purse.

Bloomabore Columbia County Agricultural Society O Fover

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