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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1900

Page

2

Building boom and notices in Susquehanna area

Edward Proctor begins a residence on East Church street and a building and improvement boom is noted in Susquehanna. The community reports typhoid cases, a funeral at Avenue Methodist, and plans for a cooperative creamery as local organizations hold events and elections.

Boranton Tritwine Susquehanna Edward Proctor Lloyd Austin Oakland Township Avenue Methodist Church McKune Agnes Blake New York City M. A. Kittell County Teachers’ Institute Susquehanna Electric Light, Heat and Power Company Nellie Keene Montrose Keystone Hook and Ladder Company Hogan Opera House Susquehanna County Profs, Flood and William F. Lyon Jackson Street

Labor Parade in Forest City and Wandling Draws Two Thousand

A large parade of nearly two thousand workers marched from Forest City to Wandling and back, with bands, drum corps, and local officials in attendance. Speakers urged unity, awaiting union orders before returning to work, and noted the April 1 contract expiry as a deadline to strengthen the union for possible concessions.

Scranton Tribune Forest City Wandling Fred Dileher John Dempsey Henry Collings Forest City Town Davis Opera House Messrs Collins Dempsey Dilcher

Parish pastor praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

On December 10 1897 Rev 8 A Donahoe pastor of M FE church South Pt Pleasant WV contracted a severe cold with violent coughing He tried many so called specifics then bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy which acted like a charm He recommends it to the public sold by all druggists Matthew Bros wholesale and retail agents.

A. Donahoe M. FE. Church South Pt. Pleasant W. Va Matthew Bros

Death of Mrs N M Finn at Hopbottom

Mrs N M Finn died at her Hopbottom home after a long illness on Tuesday morning. Funeral held Thursday at 4 40 p m from the Methodist church with Rev G E Van Wuvert and Rev Homans officiating. Interment in Hepbottom cemetery. Born near Pleet Mille sixty years ago, she was the youngest of seven, survived by one sister Mrs L Corey. She married N M Pinn in 1862 and lived in Hopbottom for thirty years, beloved for her kindness and patience.

Sianton Tribune Hopbottom N. M. Finn Methodist Church G. E. van Wuvert Brooklyn Homans Hepbottom Finn Biyra Green Pleet- Mille Thom L. @. Corey N. M. Pinn

Borough funds support firemen relief and local notices

Tunkhannock reports from October include the firemen relief fund at about $600, money restricted to fire duty use. local roving notices mention visits by Lathan Hall and Mrs. Catherine Townsend, and a Daughters of the Revolution convention in Wilkes-Barre. The Leighton bankruptcy petition seeks to protect creditors while a sheriff's sale is pending. Olin Potter returns home from the Saratoga for a vacation as rail traffic changes prompt a possible schedule revert.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock Sr. W. Kiysenbach Florida Olin Potter United States Saratoga Lehigh Valley Railroad Here Montrose E. Stuart Stark Scranton C. O. Derskimer James B&b. Leighton Leighton Stanley W. Little Towanda

Montrose Institute Session Enthusiasm Grows Among Teachers

Montrose Oct 17 The Susquehanna county teachers Institute draws large attendance and lively social life as sessions proceed. Dr Ferris opens devotional exercises, Prof Larrabee delivers the closing address on The Golden Mean. Teachers discuss mathematics biology and child study in sectional talks. Mrs Gill entertains with vocal selections.

Montrose Teachers’ Institute Susquehanna County Fridauy Uf Ie Jess de. Ferris Larrabee Efe Davis Perris

We the People lecture captivates large audience

William Hawley Smith of Indiana delivered his famous lecture at the armory last evening before a large appreciative audience. The talk titled We the People was considered the best number of the Institute course thus far.

William Hawley Smith Indiana Armory Institute

Local Notes From Kingsley Oct 18 News

Fred Moore traveled to Jersey City on business. Alma Goodrich visits Carbondale relatives. Whitney stayed in New York and Philadelphia. Miss Lillie Tingley visits Wermele family. Alexander, G. B. and families mentioned. A temperance lecture by Adlai Tower planned for Oct 29 at the Methodist church. Rally day services postponed to next Sunday at 1 20 p m with 7 p m preaching. Oakleys visit Lestershire after selling farm and stock to Chris Tiffany.

Scranton Tribune Kingsley Fred Moore Jersey City Mixe Alma Goodrich Carbondale W ON Whitney New York Philadelphia Lillie ‘Tingley Mailstead Wermele Tingley Mire A. E. Carpenter Claude Binghamton Alexander Willian Gibb Wilker Barre Adlai Tower Thomnton Methodist Episcopal Chire Methodist Sunday School HH. Oakley Lestershire Oakley Chris Tiffany

Pretty Girl Highwayman

A handsome blackhaired girl accosted W. Burch in Louisville on East Walnut street and forced him to surrender his watch after drawing a pistol during an attempted robbery as he walked home.

Louisville Burch East Walnut Street Borel

Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold

An old patent medicine advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for cold symptoms in one day with a No Cure No Pay guarantee at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and household use.

Markets Show Varied Decline as Traders Act

New York stock trading today showed wide variation and irregular movement. Professional traders led the decline with large scale operations, while certain groups attempted to prop markets with selective buying, producing sharp advances at times. Total sales reached 451,100 shares amid a brisk but unsettled session.

New York Fay Hbony

Sheriffs Sale Of Real Estate In Lackawanna County

Broad public sale of various parcels by Johnnie Donnelly et al and others. Properties include Lot 7 in Priceburg Block 16 fronting Albert Street and other long-described tracts in Spring Brook and Dalton. Bidders face court house sale in Scranton on November 9, 1900 at 10 am. multiple debt judgments against defendants, with specific property boundaries and improvements noted.

Court of Common Pleas Lackawanna County Scranton A. D Mary Bailey James Donnelly Priceburg Albert Street Moore Johnnie Donnelly Woodrltf Merritt Scott Merritt Beott Andrew Scott Ziba Scott David Beott Spring Brook William Flenedict No. 6 Warrant Inc M. Meylert William Benedict Michael Meylert Samuel W. Fisher Julian Ann Scott Julia Ann Scott Merrit Scott, Sr Register of Wills Lickawanna George M. Olell Alan George M. Okell David Scott Okell Alt'y Edward Miles Dalton North Abington County of Lackawanna Pennsylvania Coray Niran Brown Wetherby Street Tvew Tyes Delaware, Lia¢kiwianna and Western Railroad Company Thoriason and Elm Street Ailes Elm Streets Miles Street Town Thompson Street James Fitch Myron Kasson Toomis George C. B. Sliving Penneylynnia Walsh Holan Ao Etrip Wyoming Avenue Split Avenue Tui Delong Minn Robinson Vas Charles FB Livius Whlls & Torrey Patrick Larkin Bridget Larkin Mary A. Larkin Borough of Dunmore Parker & Throop Sherwood Farm Salt of Stowers Charles M. Lancaster Moscow Murdison County of Lackawinnna State of Church Street Maple Street J. E. Loveland Mary Augusta Gardner Fira M. J. Martin Joseph A. Gould Vin Lane Robert Raine Raine Street Johler Beranton Jacob Kk. Johler Charles Seamans Fifa Comegys Jennie BE. Grover Frank J. Grover Moosle Laclk Wwanna Minooka Avenue Fourth Street Ua Corner Lexus Blowle No. 1 Minodka Avenue Op. Rockwell Eng John Thomas Catherine Recorder’s Office Henry D. Brewster Jennie Fe. Grover Ley Vorburg & Dawson, Aulya Grant J. Weesler Lackawanna Park Viret City of Detty Street Ruth Street Sald Gald Detty Street Tudermont Na Domglas Frank Boronke Blakely John C. Langan Chestnu Street Michael Green Frank Baronko New Schiller Building and Loan Association Stokes Horatio N Patrick Harry Smith Elizabeth KE Mirst Philip Swartz Lackawanna River Ickawanna River Elst Denecon Euphemia Wint Theodore J. Wint Detty and Ruth Streeta Thoga Street Peng Louis H. Wint Maratho N. Patrok Gardner

Multiple Property Sales in Lackawanna County and Archbald

Property owners Brenn an Nora Brennan Patrick Shannon Patrick Larkin Bridget Larkin Mary A Larkin Charles M Lancaster John H Jordan Frederick Gumner and others face SHERIFFS SALE actions across Carbondale Archbald Moscow Jermyn Benton and Dunmore. Debts range from 81.05 to 1140 dollars with parcels described by streets blocks and deed references in Lackawanna county court filings.

Scranton and Jermyn area land and tax sale notices

Public sale notices involve Joseph Gould and others. parcels in Scranton Mayfield Dunmore and Lackawanna county taxed properties, details include Lot Nos 1 4 7 and Block No 28 with improvements like a two story dwelling outbuildings and coal and mineral reservations. Judgments list debt amounts and assignees with case numbers from 1900.

Jermyn LackinWwannk County Ana Ghenenburg and Halyard & Corners Gibsonburg Bluktenhbender George Conery Fourth City of Scranton County of Lackawanna State of Pennsylvania van Buren James Cusick van Buren Avenue New York Mutual Savings and Loan Association George Connery Stark, Att'y

Scranton Land Auctions in Lackawanna County

Multiple properties in Scranton and Blakely are listed for sale to satisfy debts. Judgments involve Leonard D. Hasford, Howard Loughlin, Frank Baronko, and Louis H. Wint among others, with parcels described across Green Ridge, Clay avenues, Monsey and Van Buren streets, plus a Lackawanna River frontage.

Butter Creamery Dairy Produce Prices Noted

Corrected by Hh Gh Date Lackawanna Ave listing items including butter creamery dairy products. Prices shown for cream, potatoes, onions, flour and other goods in a midline market snippet.

Lackawanna Soluet Western Poor Bay

Wheat market data and dairy terms from mid-October report

An old New York market summary reports various agricultural prices and terms. Wheat futures show weakness. values for corn oats and dairy products are listed with scattered notes on futures and delivery, reflecting price movement and seasonal demand.

Uncertain Market Notes From Early Trading Session

The report notes weak trading flows and cautious buying on weak cables and unsettled receipts. Expert observers indicate limited activity in morning sessions and a muted tone across cash quotations as traders weigh underlying conditions.

Chicago Wikat Pecmer Rooty

Market Prices for Grains and Provisions Reported

The list shows prices for No 2 spring wheat No 2 red winter corn No 2 white corn No 1 yellow corn and other staples. Figures include per bushel costs and assorted items such as pork and whiskey with varying weight and price markers.

Livestock Market Report From New York Auction

New York on Oct 18 shows very light trading with weak demand across most cattle types. Calves remain steady with some calves and sheep showing weakness, lambs steady to prime, and hogs at market levels around 5.95 to 5.50 per cwt. Ontario and Canada lambs noted with limited activity.

New York Canada Lambs

Oil Market Oddities Stir Ol City Trading Quiet

A fragmented report shows unusual oil market data with odd figures such as 18 credit balances and 110 per certificates. Shipments and runs appear variable with averages in the tens of thousands and no clear bid activity noted.

Terms of Sale At Public Auction

Terms require fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. Costs must be paid when struck off. All properties not complying with terms will be resold before adjournment.

Clarensee Pryor Sheriff Office Scranton Notice

A fragment from Scranton Pennsylvania lists the Clarensee Pryor Sheriff Office dated October 1. It appears as a damaged public notice fragment from a local sheriff’s office filing.

Clarensee, Pryor Sheriff's Ofice Scranton

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