Bargain thief Sammon pleads guilty in Five Larceny Cases
Walter J Sammon, known as the wholegate goods thief, pleaded guilty to one charge in Judge Fanning's court after waiving grand jury findings. He was sentenced to two years in the Eastern Penitentiary for larceny of chairs valued at $102.60, with other cases suspended. The report also notes name changes and local events in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vowands
Walter J. Sammon
Bhoriff
Fanning
L. BR. Prost
Coute
Eoatern
Philadelphia
Chester Z. Hresec
Towanda
S. Milla Hard Ware Compiung
Bayre
C. W. Ballard and
Mac Thirney & Company
Athens
Sammon
G. H W. Craft
David Craft
Wyalusing
Minnag Ing “Ister
Southern Evangelist
Presbyterian
Lexington, Ky
Missouri-Kianche
Herry Hasen
A. Arnold
Wtnemneer
Springield
Missouri
Stephen Girard Buling
Pennsylvania
Shots on a bridge injure three Bowman boys
Three Bowman children aged 10, 8, and 6 were shot on a bridge over the Erle tracks by a man named Wassen who fired as he approached. One boy was hit in the right arm, another in the right hand, and the third in the head. All wounds are not serious. Follee are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Oct
Waverly
Charles Bowman
Erle
Follee
Lackawanna Presbytery Installation at Bernice
Towanda report of the Lackawanna Presbytery meeting at Bernice to install pastor J. C. Campbell. Tr. T. A. Mills presided and Dr. J. S. Stewart delivered the charge. Pastors P. H. Brooks B. E Flack Bilder M. L. Dreisenbach from Wilkes-Barre attended. Adjourned meeting set for Elmhurst on Oct. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Lackawanna
Bernice
J. C. Campbell
Tr. T. A. Mills
Wilkes-Barre
J. 8
Stewart
P. H. Brooks
D. D
B. Be, Flack
Bilder
M.L. Dreisenbach
Elmhurst
Hallstead Replaces Great Bend in Lackawanna Timetables
Hallstead will replace Great Bend as a train stop in the Lackawanna timetable after years of agitation. E I Gorton started the effort with the Hallstead Herald, followed by C L Crook and W D Lusk who petitioned President Sloane and then President Truesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallstead
Great Bend
Lackawanna
E. I. Gorton
Hallatend Herald
C. L. Crook
W. D. Lusk
Samuel Sloane
Demented Man Struck and Killed by Coal Train
At Potteville Oct 13 Fred Keller an aged Germantown resident and Gordon round house foreman was killed when a coal train struck him while he walked on railroad tracks in his night clothes. He was dragged several hundred yards and died instantly. He leaves a wife and four grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
Fred Keller
Germantown
Gordon
Keller
Gordon Round House
Ife
Stranger's Big Steal in Shamokin
An unknown Pole, posing as a boarder, stayed with Mrs. Kolachinski and Andrew Schelbek in Shamokin. He left promising to fetch his clothes, and Schelbek found his trunk broken into with about 450 dollars missing. A $50 reward is offered for the thief's capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
John Kolachinski
Marehullton
Andrew Schelbek
Schellts
Deollara
Will of Mrs Appley Endows Lafayette College
The will leaves ten thousand dollars to about twenty individuals and about twenty thousand dollars to Lafayette College. The fund finances scholarships for deserving young men pursuing medicine or the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Mary Appley
Lafayette College
Spring Hill Farmers Fair Draws Strong Exhibits and Music
The sixth annual fair by Spring Hill farmers on October 14 in Towanda featured crowded booths and stables with outstanding fruit, vegetables, and grain exhibits. Stevensville band provided music as organizers consider making the event a permanent fall fair with cash premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Spring Hill
Stevensville
Methodist Episcopal Service Schedule
R. M. Pascoe presides with class meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 45 a.m. Epworth League at 6 45 p.m. indicating a full day of church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. M. Pascoe
Epworth League
County Officers Poster Draws Voters Pledge
In Clinton township on Friday N G Q Cobt a veteran of the county acts and a broad poster display shows photographs of county officer candidates. The poster carries their pledge for reform economy and reduced county expenses. The work was done by R R E Prendergraft of Scranton. The U S army has recruited three at this station A J Wall Charles J Pryor and Charles Quick. Grand jury reports lights for river bridge court house and vaults but no action follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Tunkhannock
N. GQ Cobt
Clinton Township
Busilieres
Praud
Thia
Local Notes On Weddings, Visits And Town News
The piece reports on upcoming nuptials of Charles J. Mitchell's heirs from Binghamton, visits by the Bronson and Baldwin families, and a Meth odist patronage event. It notes work on Stephen Bronson’s new store by Mr Bolter of Elkdale, Rev J H Crane’s expected return to preach, a hot wave after a cold spell, a large sale of A Harding’s personal property, Mrs H E Boswell’s war pension, and W W Leek’s move to New York state with best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
Obituaries and death notices from Ashley Nanticoke Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas
Multiple notices report deaths and funeral plans across the region. Darius W. Evans aged 77 dies after long illness at his son's Ashley home. funeral at Raymond Evans residence Monday 1:50 p.m. Interment Porty Fort cemetery. Rebecca Post dies in Nanticoke at daughter’s home. widow of John D. Post. C. T. Sands dies in Firwood after long illness. survived by husband and two sons. Ferdinand Reinchissel foreman of Oneida machine shops dies at 42, survived by wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiskes-Barre
Raymond PP
Evans
Manhattan Street
Ashley
Darius W. Evans
Deceaeed
Raymond P. Evans
Maxwell, No
Lehich and Wilkes-Barre
J. van Buskirk
Lehman
John MclIntyre
Henry Fell
Mauch Chunk
F. A. Marsden
Forty Fort
Raymond
Porty Fort
Nantienke
Rebecca Post
T. J. Pope
Nanticoke
Cambria
John D. Post
Wilkes-Barre
C. T. Sands
Firwood
Hanover Township
Jesse
Catherine Goeringer
Cazleton
Oneida
Ferdinand Reinchissel
Tragedy at Morea Colliery Claims Foreman Henry Davia
Oct 15 report from Hamleton records the death of Henry Davia outside foreman at Morea colliery aged 40 from pneumonia. He leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamleton
Morea
Phermonia
Henry Davia
Towanda Glimpse of Local Life and Notables
Towanda notes from Bradford County report marriages and visitors including Lou C. Manville and Lisale Mitchell wed at the Episcopal rectory. A string of local residents travel, court news, anniversaries, and entertainments occur as Elims and Sayre plans unfold. An opera house offer by M M Gustadt promises a $20 000 Sayre venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Towanda
Mia
D. T. Evans
Philadelphia
W. W. K. Decker
Tarpon Springs
Florida
Lou C. Manville
Lisale Mitchell
W. B. Dare
Edward Quigley
C. M
Ithaca
Rome
Orcutt
Luther Scott
Mr. Scott
John Watson
Scott
Thompson
Conn
Linta Hose Company
Ensign
Richardson
Elmira
Salvation Army
B. C. Post
Black
Morris Plaine
N. J
M. M. Gustadt
Ithara
Sayre
Myra W. Wetherer
Alba
Boston Sextette
Bradford County Teachers' Institute
George W. Ling
Seattle
Wash
W. B. Lathrop
Hile
Royer
Archie Roger
Tragic Fall From Moving Train Claims Boy Age 14
John Wenter aged 14 ignored repeated warnings and jumped onto a near train. He lost balance and fell under the car, suffering fatal injuries as both legs were crushed at multiple joints and he died fifteen minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carmel
John Wenter
Market bears dominate trading as Brooklyn Transit leads decline
The New York market opened bearishly with Brooklyn Transit under pressure, while overall activity lagged from earlier highs. Call loans eased to 5 percent or below, total sales reached 250,900 shares, and bond activity was modest with mixed price moves. Several Scranton area securities and municipal bonds showed varied bids and mortgages, as traders weighed a cautious tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Scranton Wholesale Market Dairy and Produce Prices
Correted listing shows dairy items and produce with prices per unit or weight. Includes butter creamery items, eggs, cheese, potatoes per bushel, onions, lemons, and flour with indicated unit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
HM. G. Dile
Lackawanny Avenue
Rutter—Creamery
Owertern
Wheat Prices Hold Steady Amid Market Quiet
Philadelphia wheat markets show steady tones across contract grades with slight firmness in some futures. Reports indicate firm values for western creamery products and poultry segments while overall demand remains fair for live poultry and dressed fowl. ongoing ambiguity clouds near term price direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha
Uhelke
New York
Midi
Wallige
Grain futures drift in quiet New York trading
The market shows mixed moves as wheat and corn prices hover around unchanged levels. No. 2 red wheat and nearby options trade with slight advances before selling off, while grain futures in Minneapolis and Chicago also ease on weak demand and quiet coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dalurh
Guetye
Local Residents and Addresses Listed in Community Notice
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals and addresses across several streets and towns including Penn Ave, Mulberry and Webster, River St, Wash Ave, Court St, Market St, and Archbald in Pennsylvania and Providence. Names include W Tf Pierce, A Btorr, Philip W. Hall, Hi. F. Stanebury, John Kilcullen, Rodoman The Paker, Mrs Huntington, P. J. Murray, J Grady, M T Glynn, and Rogan, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Jackson
Franklin Ave
J. Pleasow
Fe Promoct
Millhaueur
Porn
Decker & Woot
Caprice
Rodoman
Paker
Mra. Huntington's Bakery
Fragmentary OCR Sports Oddities From a Dated Page
A garbled OCR segment shows mixed terms, possible team labels and locations, with scattered proper nouns like Western, Valle, Milde and Galow. The text resembles a misread sports or track page with inconsistent capitalization and errant punctuation, lacking clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Grain and meat prices listed in local market recap
The page records a chaotic listing of grain and meat prices, including wheat, corn, flour, pork, and various cuts. It notes unit prices such as northwest and prime and mentions different bag or retail terms, but details are fragmented and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Willie Wopier
Dee
Market notes on western cattle and beef prices
The clipping reports cattle and beef price trends with prices for mid grade beef and various livestock items. It notes prices steady with recent declines, top prices for yearlings around 100, and several ranch and breeder mentions across western markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aba
Todas Selees
Medlim Steels
Western Ranger
Hoga
Elimen
TN Uy
Meet Buffalo Woes Drive Steady Market Dullness
The report notes wavering demand and steady prices for livestock with particular weakness in sheep and lamb markets. Traders cite cautious buyers, weather concerns, and fluctuating feed costs as factors. Lamb and wool markets show limited gains while overall activity remains subdued.
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Northeastern
Will Spena
Mton Tribune
Cook
Te & W. Railroad Company
Great Trend
Charles Ty Crook
Hotletead
Melertine
Hallatead
Kg, Russell
Halstead
Harry Steele Morrison
The
New York World
Langcliffe Church
Benjamin McGlynn
John Hastie
North
George Kennedy
Ella Keith
Rachel Davis
Blanche
Moe Sanders
John
Thom
Davis
Thomas Nebone
Charles Keith
William Alexander
James Graham
D. I. George
Lattin
Joseph Bradbury
Mikeos
Jesale
Mary Brown
James Brown
Barrowman-Parker Nupdds
Mikes
Margaret Thornton
Rhea Beckett
Dougher
John Curran
W. T. Curran
James Merrick
Gallagher
Hawley
A. C. Howell
Anderson
Hose Company
Mart Gillespie
West Side
Scranton Telhane
Lackawanna Presbytery
Bradford County
Beranton Tribune
Wasston
Stranger
Lafayette
Big College
Spring Hill Fair
AVOCA
Missouri-Kansas
Joplin
Alaska
Mit
Ay Excepticane
Ulkxo
Doce
Fee Bimple
Finner
Christion
Einglish
Scotch
T, Louie
Boston
Fee
Spany
Uniondale
D. W. Evans
Henry Davis
Susquehanna County
Susquehanna
Board of Trade
Edward Moore
Ann Dillon
St. John's Catholic Church
Western Branch
Christian Endeavor Union
William H. Smith
Broad Street
David T. Sutherland
Presbyterian Church
Grand Street
Arthur W. Cook
Deppelt Journal
Frank P. Brown
Hallstead ¥. M. A
Hallstead Herald
Good Citizens’ League of
Scammon
Hogan Opera House
Samuel Seamans
Stevens’ Point
Lawrence Catholic Church
Great Wend
Kist Jer's
Thirteenth Regiment
Susquehanna Band
State Hospital
Tev
James Fagan
Boy Persista
Coon
Thomas Rennie, Jr
Finn & Phillips
Wyoming Avenue
Murr Aces
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Aango First National Bank
Hoa Scranton Savings Bank
Scranton Packing Co
Third National Bank
Hank . Ae Economy Light
Pogo
Beranton Hk
He & P. Co
BO Aus Scranton Potuiiu
Lacka, Trust & Safe
Go. Ji
Beranton Puinnt CA
Peerepey Cues
Clark & Snover Sk
Clark & Snover Pr
Scranton Axle Works
Lacka
Dalry Co
Pr. Ven Co
Bavings Bank i vii
Fealiwas
First
Ito
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Yi Lacks
Bohol
Imp. A
Vernon Cou
Tribune
J. A. Russeu & Cr
Simons
Stock Exchange
Connell Building
Cotten
Tobarco
West
Mil
St. PF
Tsang
General Electric
Tania & Nash
Manhattan
Traction
Rh M
Senne
Nat'l Steel
Central
Mt Ley
Norfoll Mn
Norfolk
Pacttie
Poonle
Pa Coc
St. L
Nlen Pacifiv. Pr
Leather
Ruther Tim
Western Union
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
Mariet
Berti
Uae
Hyde Park
John McDermott
Jermyn
Pal L. A. Gren
Mra
Tech
Jerimen
Hoberta Broan
Dookville
Pas
Thomas Urier
Priceburg
A. Merce
Adama
Wim
Conrad
Adame Ava
Welly
Cedar Ave
Mre
M. Hayes
Stone Ave
Goebel
Ash 88
Prac
Dicknet Ave
Thow
Jordan
Creen Ridge
Capours Mira
Zellers Bakery
Dunmore
P. J. Murray
Win Brady
Mt. Bolind
J. Grady
M.T. Glynn
Providence
A. & Broll
Market St
Stansbury, Court St
J.T. Wennerty
Archbald
Connell &C
Miller's Agents
Morris
Lackawanna Avenue
Chicago Grain and Produce
Buffalo Live Stock Market
Franklin
Princcipal
WM. F. Miller
Floyd ST
Brooklyn, WY
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