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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1899

Page

2

Welsh Church Case Favors Minister in Wilkes-Barre

Judge Woodward rules in the Welsh Methodist Episcopal Church dispute, granting Rev. H. P. Morgans access to the pulpit and ordering trustees to permit English language services. Trustees must follow Methodist law and may appeal to church authorities if grievances arise. Costs imposed on defendants.

Wilkes-Barre Tadage Woodward Richard B. Jones Richard Parry Charles Dvans Ryan W. Evarg J. L. Rhone Alethodist Episcopal Church Morgans Griffin D. KE. Baxter P. A. O' Boyle Methodist Episcopal Church 8. M. Merrill General Conference Huppert Bundiyo

Death of Hon. J. G. Patton at Towanda home

Hon. Joseph G. Patton died early yesterday at his sister Mrs. Griffiths home after months of paralysis. Born Towanda January 1825 he taught in New York and Ohio and founded Turner's drug store in Towanda. He served in the 1873 constitutional convention introducing the numbered ballot system. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow. He is survived by one sister Mrs. J. C. Griffiths.

Nowanda Joseph G. Patton Miatj Griffithy Mr. Patton Towanda New York Ohio Allegheny College Meadeville Susquehanna Turner's Drug Store Patton Block J. C. Griffiths

Season opens for pheasants quail and wood duck

Special to the Beranton Tribune Stroudsburg reports the pheasant quail and wood duck season opened with hundreds of locals hunting and returning with birds. Notables including Judge James Md inger George Gordon and others participated. Accounts cite ample game along the Pocono mountains and abundant grey squirrels despite efforts to curb pre opening thefts.

Pocono Mountains Pike County

Fatal Runaway Claims Susquehanna Resident

Philo Hamlin, an elderly resident of Great Bend, was thrown from his buggy on Saturday afternoon near Susquehanna when a frightened horse bolted. He died shortly after at home from injuries. He leaves a wife and a stepdaughter, the latter of whom is ill.

Susquehanna Philo Hamlin Great Bend

Monroe County Ministers Form New Association

Ministers of Monroe county organized the Monroe County Ministerial Association to discuss plans for expanding church work. Temporary officers include President Robert Crawford of Stroudsburg M E Church, Vice President H G Main of Cherry Valley circuit, Secretary J A Bennett Water Gap M E Church, Assistant Secretary F W Sloat Middle Smithfield, Treasurer T B Dixon East Stroudsburg.

Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg Monroe County F. W. Sloat Middle Smithfield Church T. B. Dixon East Ftroudebure

Fire destroys Reeders home in chimney blaze

In Stroudsburg on October 14, a fire caused by a faulty chimney gutted John Butts's house at Reeders. Mr and Mrs Guts and guests fled in their Sunday clothes as 200 bushels of potatoes roasted in the cellar. Loss is estimated at 2000 dollars with furniture and clothing destroyed.

Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg John Butts Reeders Burcay Guts Butz

Fire at Myers Building Brought Under Control

Fire broke out at Frank Myers building near the covered bridge in Honesdale early this morning. The Alert Hook and Ladder and Protective Fire companies responded quickly, but the upper part of the house was burned before the blaze was controlled.

Scranton Tribune Monesdale, Ort Frank Myers Alert Hook and Ladder Company

Death of a farmer from accident near Montrose

A farmer died Friday after a heavy log fell from a wagon while he was placing it on the wagon near Montrose. Funeral services were held Sunday at his late home. The town reports apples sold by local farmers totaling about 40 000 bushels with 10 000 bushels left to arrive and an estimated value around 18 000 dollars.

Scranton Tribune Montrose Will Deans Jersey City William Crogsin Daniel Crogsin Miss Halsey Philadelphia Millard Hallstead Curtiie & Company Rochester, Whitney & Company New Milford Depot Street J. R. Raynesford

Forest City News Roundup Reports Local Injuries and Visits

Forest City Pa October 16. Truman Westcott a brakeman on an electric locomotive was caught between cars and injured in No 2 shaft. Dr Knapp treated his leg and foot. Mrs Chris Werts to undergo appendicitis operation today. doctors optimistic. W W Inels of Scranton visited. Drs Wheeler and Halley of Carbondale saw patients. Hillside Coal and Iron paid employees yesterday. John Marstand injured his foot in Rusty Mall incident. Ben Milton operated on to save an eye after Vandling mine injury. The gentlmen of the Firat Preshy-

Scranton Tribune Forest City Truman Westcott Knapp Chris. Werts W. W. Inelis Scranton Wheeler and Halley Carbondale Hillside Coal and Iron Company John Marstand Ben Milton

Community chicken supper at old church basement

The terian church hosts a chicken supper in the church basement tomorrow evening from 7 to 10. Public schools are closed this week due to the teachers institute at Montrose with the corps of teachers in attendance. Forest City will be represented by a military company led by Captain Burdick and organizer Gardner, who plan to drill after completing numbers in a few weeks. Mr and Mrs John Brown and others attended the Brown family reunion at Como on Sunday.

Terian Church Pehooa Teachers’ Institute Montrose Corps of Forest City Charles Burdick H. H. Company F. M. Gardner Thirteenth Regiment John Brown Hugh Brown Edith and Lettie Brown Grace Menneblert James Jennings Stanley Evane Brown Como

Local Susquehanna items mix crime and community news

James Lyons of Lanesboro faces arrest for intoxicating liquor selling after bail was posted. Susquehanna resident Winters died of tophold fever leaving a widow and seven children. Funeral at Brandt Presbyterian Church. Marriage announced for Edwin Moose and Anna Doolittle. Fires at Williams cow pockets and a switchman injured near Erle. University and teachers gather for county institute. Damages sought in Brandt case against Lanesboro. Forest City to form a military company amid broader regional activity.

Boodlul Scranton Tribune Susquehanna James Lyons Lanesboro Red Winters Brandt Brandt Presbyterian Church F. H. Watkins Williams Erie Methodist First Presbyterian Church Edwin Moose Berwick Anna Doolittle Jefferson Erle Boston Great Bend Weed & Company Binghamton Leather Trust Susquehanna and Montrose Susquehanna County Teachers’ Institute Hector Coddington Benjamin Gardner Forest City Milrose

October Common Pleas Court convenes in Tunkhannock

Judge E M Dunham presides as the October term opens. Several cases are set for trial or continued, with appeals scheduled for Thursday morning. Attendance includes Attorney EF F Cooke of Wilkes Barre.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock Common Pleas Court E. M. Dunham Co. A. Jayne Shoemaker Gregory Mary A. Runde McKinney and Stephens Warren B. Stevens George Breweter Miller Culver Melinda Wagner Samuel Arnold Adm't Lavina Wagner Allen Jayne Ira Baker Tae Judson Lutea E. F. Cooke Adm Shoemaker & Burach

Pittston Local Notes Open Season and Social Events

In Pittston today all game except deer and rabbits is in season as hunters pursue plentiful wildlife. Plans are underway for a Leek Cornet band ball at Armory hall on Friday November 21. An Eagle hose drill is set for Wednesday evening in front of the Eagle hotel. Frank Brundage leaves Eagle hotel to join St. Denis. Charles Colony takes his place at the Bugle. Charles Vargunen was taken to the Eastern penitentiary after manslaughter proceedings. Mrs. Van Allen and delegates to the state WCTU convention in Philadelphia will discuss convention work at Mrs. Cool’s home on West Pittston Tuesday evening. Murray and Mack performed in Finnegan ball at Music hall Monday before a select audience.

Eagle Hotel St. Denis Scranton Charles Colony Charles Vargunen Shortt Harvey Mre van Allen Schenectady Women's Christian Temperanee Union Philadelphia Hf. Cool Weat Pittston Murray and Mack

Mary Kirk ex-alderman wife dies of typhoid in Wilkes-Barre

Mrs Mary Kirk 42 wife of William Kirk ex-alderman of the Thirteenth ward died at her Merchalt street home at 4 am after a four week illness of typhoid fever. Born June 4 1836 at Mauch Chunk maiden name Ryan she lived in the city thirty-five years. Survived by husband seven children brother and several sisters. Funeral from the house Wednesday morning with services at St Marys church

Wilkes-Barre Mary William Kirk Merchalt Street Mauch Chunk Ryan Kirk

Wall Street ends firm with gains in key specialties

The market held a firm undertone through the day and closed with a vigorous rise in several prominent stocks. Brooklyn Transit attracted notable interest while others showed momentum, marking a solid session for investors.

New York Net Golga Exeon & Paint Brooklyn Transit

Scranton Wholesale Market Price List Brief

Corrected listing from Scranton wholesale market notes Butter Creamery and dairy items with varied units and prices. Includes firkins, tubs, cheese full cream, per bushel and per box prices, potatoes and flour per unit, with regional abbreviations and edits.

Scranton H. G. Date Lackawanna Avenue

Market Report Shows Dull Wheat Corn and Steady Cotton

Philadelphia traders report dull wheat and lower corn with various futures for October. Prices for flour and rye show weakness while butter eggs and cheese stay firm. Cotton remains steady and live poultry markets reflect limited demand across regions. Receipts list large grain shipments and mixed regional prices.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York Southern I.c

Trade and Market Notes From New York Harbor Report

A late summer market update notes quiet but firm conditions across dairy and grain futures with modest gains and occasional declines. References to No 2 and No 1 grades, elevator movements, and mixed activity in butter creamery products, with scattered mentions of regional indices and价格 shifts.

New York Imac Deeline Weetern Creamers Maetory June Creamery Wallee Imiintion Creamery Thalie State Dairy Watlo Do. Creamers Iudbe Choowe Large Emall Amall Pennsylvania

New York Live Stock Trade Report

New York October 14 reports Reevese Gondute as a featured item in live stock markets with buyers and sellers active in the brisk trading of cattle and related goods amid a bustling market day.

New York Reevee—Gondute

Greatest Winter Bargains at Scranton Consignment Sale

Thousands visit the New York and Philadelphia Consignment sale at 423 Lackawanna avenue to buy winter clothing and furnishings at deep discounts. Assignee says everything must go now with prices claimed at forty percent off cost, featuring suits, overcoats, pants, hats, and accessories from various brands. Store hours extend evenings until 9 p.m and Saturdays until 1 p.m.

Scranton New York Carr Melton Harris Cassimore Nobby Youths Worth Handkerchieta Chanic Lackawanna Avenue Wyoming Washington Avenues Scranton Savings Flank and Trust Company

Undefined OCR Meat Pricing Notes

Fragmentary OCR list shows meat items and prices with mixed partly legible terms such as calves lamb and ham. Dated or location markers are absent, producing an unclear catalog of items and prices with several unreadable fragments.

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