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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1899

Page

3

Fall Convention of Luther League at Pen Argyl

Special to The Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg Oct 1 The fall convention of the Luther League of the Bangor local centre opened its session at St Johns Evangelical church Pen Argyl Rev E A Yehl responded to the welcome address The afternoon program featured Rev J W Helnta Rev A R Bradman Rev J Witter Rev W J Snyder and others The evening session included Miss Emma Mann Rev B E Snyder Rev B F Apple Rev J W Lascarus and Rev J H W Baker delegates from the town listed with several local residents also attending The report notes summer activities and local project details including wagon fillers and a patented basket making machine loss in a fire in the county

Sociesty Pen Argyl Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg Luther League Bangor St. John's Evangelical Church E. A. Yehl Klechner J. W. H. Helnta East Stroudaburg Lutheran Church A. R. Bradman J. Witter W. J. Snyder Hey John Bairder Emma Mann League BE. EE. Snyder B. FL. Apple Stroudaburg J. W. Lascarus

Tragic suicide near Monroe county line

Pete Marsh of Marnree county, long an Northampton resident, hanged himself in a barn using a harness strap after rising early and performing chores. Marsh’s body was found in a wagon with the noose only 28 inches from the floor, indicating a deliberate death by self action.

Rhoadsburg Pete Marsh Marnree County Marsh Har Monroe North Ampton

Firebugs Destroy Peach Basket Factory in Stroudsburg

Stroudsburg reports incendiary fire early today gutting the peach basket factory owned by Daniel Van Why. The $5,000 loss is largely uninsured with only $3.50 coverage. the blaze began about 3 am, leaving only the engine room untouched.

Stroudsburg Fast Stroudsburg Daniel van Why Frank Smith

Pretty Forest City wedding of Miss Mary J Holmes and Carl W Gerbig

Miss Mary J Holmes of Forest City wed Carl W Gerbig of Archbald in a quiet ceremony at the Holmes home on Main street. Rev. W A Carrington officiated as Lohengrin played. couple depart for New York and Philadelphia before settling in Archbald.

Forest City Mary J. Clolmes Carl W. Gerbig Avehban W. A. Carrington Frank P. Holmes Main Street Ida Carter Carbondale Gerbig New York Philadelphia Archbald Justnnie John Adler Hudson Street White Likcte Maxwell Grace Merhennett James Cunningham Newport News Tier J. L. Willams Williamsport

Community notes from Honesdale and surrounding areas

Special to The Scranton Tribune reports Joseph Cram dull of Atlantic City visiting his parents in Honesdale. The article notes residents and visitors including Pommy spending time in New York and Philadelphia. A Baptist church festival is planned Friday evening with a charity coal donation scheme requiring tickets or coal gifts. The fire alarm system has been moved to the electric light plant due to the plane abandonment, and many gravity coal cars and old machinery are being burned nightly.

Honesdale Get Joseph Cramdull Atlantic City Vesa Dave New York Guna

Stroudsburg Notes Highlight Local Votes and Events

Stroudsburg reports indicate a strong rabbit season with more cotton tails pheasants and quail in abundance as fields are cut. The independent ticket is filed in county offices as political activity increases with a Democratic rally set for Lehighton.

Stroudsburg T. G. Hoffman Zon Cedar Rapida Nettle M First National Bank of Stroudsburg A. Mitchell Palmer Stroudsburg National Iink Levi Drake Louise Welghiman George Weightman Eaq Brooklyn James P. van Etten Conneheati¢h Weightman Delaware Valley Vantten

Notable wedding at Methodist Epiphopa Church

Kingston October 1 A notable wedding united Edo ward Powell and Miss Fannie M daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Culver in a ceremony by Rev L Murdock. A reception at the bride’s home on Rutter Street followed with many guests including Mr and Mrs David Powell and Miss Hertha Powell from Scranton. The bride's parents marked their twenty fifth anniversary yesterday.

Kingston Edoward , Powell Fannie M Samuel Culver Ll Murdock Rutter Street Scranton David Powe Misa Hertha Powell William Powell Misa Helen Powell

Pierce and Tivles Married in Plymouth Home

Captain Harry W. Pierce and Miss Gertrude Tivles wed at the Davies home in Plymouth with immediate family present. Rev. Ebenszer Flack officiated. The couple left by midnight train for Old Point Comfort and will reside at Pierce's Place, Westmoreland after two weeks.

Plymouth Harry W. Pierce Misa Gertrude Tivles James B. Davies Ebenszer Flack First Presbyterian Church of Micreo Old Point Comfort Pierce's Place Weatmoreland

Marriage of William Staple Filmore and Anna Tally Coglizer

William Staple Filmore and Anna Tally Coglizer, prominent West Pittston youths, wed yesterday at the bride’s church with Rev. Severson officiating. The couple departed for an extended wedding trip and will reside in West Pittston.

Ash Ley couple wed at home ceremony

Miss Sarah Slair of Ash ley and John C. Weber of Noxon married at noon yesterday in Ash ley at the bride’s parents home. Rev. H. B. J. Seneker of Christ Lutheran Wilkes-Barre performed the rite. The couple will establish a home in Noxon.

Death Notice of Mrs George Maurer in Wilkes-Barre

Mrs George Maurer, longtime Wilkes-Barre resident born in Lambeheim Germany on August 7 1803 died at 6 am after an eight week illness. She came to America in 1854 married in 1857 and ran a meat business with her husband until his death. Survived by children Mrs H Echarett Mrs J Keenan Charles William and Katie. Funeral from 8 South Main Street on Friday at 2 pm with Rev Happel officiating.

Wilkes-Barre George Maurer Lambeheim Germany America Ivf Mir Maurer Charles South Main Street Fecineod Zion Reformed Church South Washington Street Mra Echarett Keenan William Katie Key Mr. Happel

Obituary: George Dough Dies at 81 in Kingston Township

George Dough, aged 81, died of apoplexy at his home of Mr. Reagan on Fhoemaker's in Kingston township Wesley lay. He will be buried from St. Ignatius church in Kingston with funeral Friday at 2 o'clock.

Wilkea-Barre George Dough Reagan Fhoemaker's Kingston Township Wesley St. Ignatius Church Kingston

Mary Morgan of Hoyle Street Dies at 70

Mrs. Mary Morgan mother of the late L. T. Morgan of Hoyle Street died Wednesday morning at age 70 after a long invalid condition. Funeral services will be held at 121 Prospect Street on Friday at 4 o clock.

Wilkes-Barre Mary Morgan T. Morgan Hoyle Street Prospect Street

Strike in Honesdale Demands Higher Wages

Special to the Gtnton Tribune Honesdale Oct 19 a strike by Delaware and Hudson workers at the basin and upper track ends ramps up to about fifty men demanding 1.45 a day only a portion of the crew joins the action while contractors at Waymart reportedly pay 1.25 a day most older workers stay at work and many strikers are youths.

Geranton Tribune Honesdale Delaware and Hudson

Susquehanna County News Highlights Oct Events

Susquehanna reports an underattended stage show by Sameen the colored cake walkers from Binghamton and Deposit. Marriages: W D Painton and Miss Ora Hills wed in Binghamton. George Worth and Miss Agnes McMahon wed at St. John’s. Victor de Gal scheduled to sing at Hogan Oct 28. Gypsy caravan passes through town. Local huntsman accident injures seven candidates’ legs. Jacob Stanton, 7 feet 7 inches and 183 pounds, dies in Spring Glen, NY. Brakeman Thomas Lyden recovering from injuries. Sunday night escapade hints at potential divorces. Sheriff-designate William J. Maxey visited for fence matters. Erie railroad improvements noted along the line.

Susquehanna Sameen Binghamton Deposit Hogan Opera House W. D. Painton Ora Hills St. John's Catholic Church George Worth Agnes McMahon S. Lott Montrose Knights of Columbus A. W. Cook The Deposit Journal Pennsysvania Catholic Mutual Benefit Association St. John’s Victor de Gal Jacob Stanton Spring Glen N. Y H. Fisman Boston Providence Thomas Lyden Thomason Ararat Methodist Church Washington Street William J. Maxey Forest City Susquehanna County Erie

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offered for Refund

Advertisement claims the tablets will cure and offers a money refund if they fail. The box is said to bear KE W Grove signature. The note is dated with a price of two cents.

KE. W. Grove

Census clash and fashion quips spark offbeat chatter

A Chicago Tribune cartoon caption jokes about census counting revealing more residents than recorded, while a Loveland Plain Center panel riffs on a man overly attached to his nose and fashion. Pearl prods Ruby about a political bid, noting multiple feathers in a hat as outdated.

Ont Loveland Plain Center Pearl Ruby Chi‘engo News

Market Strength Reverses as Bears Regain Control

The New York markets opened strong with bear interest covering but public demand faded and prices slipped. Railroads led declines while some issues like Colorado and Southern first preferred and International Paper showed strength. Pullman fell sharply, gas and traction stocks weakened, call money rose to 6 percent, total shares traded 427,800 with bond activity limited and a generally firm tone in remaining issues.

New York Bears Tillnois Central Louivile and Nashville Southern Railway Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Eniage Colorado Southern First Tennessee Coal International Northern Pacific Hocking Valley Chicago St. Louie American Car American Call Money United States

Scranton Wholesale Market Prices Noted

Corrected by H G Dale listings show dairy and produce items with unit prices and weights. Items include eggs cream butter cheese onions and related goods with approximate costs per tub per unit and per bushel across local vendors.

Scranton H. G. Dale Lackawanin Avenue I Hutter Scient Western

Wheat Steady and Poultry Prices Noted in Philadelphia Market

Wheat steady with firm corn values and mixed notes across grades No 2 white No 2 mine and No 2 mined die. Refined sugar and cotton futures show quiet but firm activity. Live poultry demand fair with emphasis on dressed fowls and spring chickens. flour shipments listed at 4 000 barrels and 1 000 much wheat and corn shipments reported.

Philadelphia New York Chiis

New York Wheat Market Mixed On Oct 1 With Volatile Trading

The New York wheat market showed mixed activity with wet conditions and scarce high grade supplies. Prices opened weak, then advanced into the day before weakening again as damp market sentiment and varying quality notes influenced futures and nearby contracts.

Wheat and corn prices abroad and domestic market report

Grain prices move as wheat falls and corn rises while small stock receipts appear. Market notes list No 2 milling wheat No 9 dye variety corn and various No 2 or No 1 grades, with prices and items such as prime timothy reed and pork futures.

Cory Harley Timothy Reed

Salt shoulders and whiskey price noted in sale

A fragment references salt shoulders and whiskey with a price of 120 dollars, indicating a catalog or sale entry. No further details available about date, location, or seller.

Chicago Cattle Market Slips Amid Dwindling Receipts

Cattle prices declined despite better demand with mixed grades selling from common to fancy. Hog trade showed activity with heavy packers at around 855 and steady to improved demand for sheep and yearlings. receipts totaled 9,000 cattle, 20% hogs, and 16,000 sheep.

Fiat

Cattle Market Report From Buffalo Dated Oct 13

Fast Buffalo notes show cattle receipts steady with fair supply and prices holding around 4.90 to 7. Horrible receipts of 30 cars keep prices steady at yesterday's levels. Sheep and lumber activity weaker with fewer buyers, while hogs and other stock show modest gains amid mixed demand.

Yorkere Cate Lumba

Market Report From New York on October 19

The note lists cattle and livestock prices with steady to firm trends. Bulls priced at $2.00 per unit, calves around $4.00, and sheep and lambs shown with firm values. Text is garbled but indicates steady demand across categories in a rough market summary.

New York

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

Market notes from East Liberty listing cattle counts and prices with terms such as prime and common. Includes hogs, goats, calves, and various classifications with scattered figures and vendor names.

East Liberty Cattle Market

Market Ledger Snippet From Old Market List

Fragmentary note shows credit balances and certificates with figures like 1504 and 101097. Mentions shipments and averages, unclear dates or places. A brief record of miscellaneous financial entries and run totals from an old market ledger.

Old Market OW Cluts Averine Mi Runs Rage

Tact in Teaching and Moral Stories

An old column discusses classroom discipline and moral instruction using George Washington and the cherry tree tale as a teaching tool. It notes alternatives to corporal punishment and mentions educational methods, with a digression on medical ads and remedies in the issue.

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