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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1900

Page

3

Susquehanna Area Hosts Meetings Rallies and Dances

A series of community events fills Susquehanna on October 27 with a special train from Carbondale for a Republican mass meeting, a Past Sachems meeting in Great Bend, church services, social hops at Hogan opera house, and a concert series by local groups. Notables include Rev Freund, George Fuller, and Uniondale Cornet Band.

Beranton Tribune Susquehanna Carbondale Sachems' Association Susquehanna County Great Bend Freund Brooklyn Presbyterian Church Hogan Opera House Eric Hose Company Keystone Hook and Ladder Company Susquehanna Athletic Association Doran George Fuller Binghamton James Tinkler Cross Street Lanesboro Methodist Church Christian Endeavor Society William Allpaugh Maple Avenue New Milford Thomas Nicholson South Pine Street Colonel Bryan Starracea House Pennsylvania Christ Episcopal Church William A. Skinner Montrose Hose Company Central House Stanley N. Mitchell W. 5 Mitchell

Death of Titchard L. Jones and local notices

Titchard L. Jones died Sunday morning from a complication of diseases rheumatism and heart affection. Funeral Tuesday at the Congregational church with Rev D D Jenkins and others officiating. Jones, 77, had fifty years of marriage and leaves a widow two sons and grandchildren. Reports of Mrs Jason Rounds surgical operation in Philadelphia and visitors including Alfred Trawell and Mr Mrs Douglass Coleman in town.

Titchard L. Jones D. TD. Jenkins Tievs Raymond Smith A. Eastman Smith Welch Congregational Church Mastman D. D. Jenkins Mreess Jones Presbyteriand Church Jason Rounds Philadelphia Rounds David Wademan Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Alfred Trawell Eferrleck Center

Local residents and visitors noted in week in Port Jervis area

Daniel Brundage went Wednesday to Port Jervis for a two week visit. Trev E A Quimby of Salem called at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage on Tuesday. Prefervor Shaw of this place spent last Saturday at Scranton. Mr and Mrs Waine Mersing of Maplewood called on friends in town last week. Mrs Charles Bidwell entertained Indy friends at dinner on Thursday. John Andrews spending a few days at Atlantic City. Rawlings of Waymart passed through town on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Sampson spent last Friday at Scranton. Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Johnathan Brown’s home on Saturday. Miles Crawford of New York spending a few weeks at his sister Mrs C H Mills. Mrs William Sampson and two daughters of Maplewood visited relatives in town on Wednesday. Miss Ellen Cobb of Dunmore spending a few weeks at the home of her grandparents, Mr and Mrs J Drown, Mr and Mrs George Everats attended a wedding at Salem on Wednesday. David Tresslar very poorly after illness. Mr and Mrs Floyd McFarland and children visiting Hawley. Miss Mabel Jones of Jonestown visited Miss Edith Simmons on Saturday.

Daniel Brundage Port Jervis Trev. E. A. Quimby Salem Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Prefervor Shaw Scranton Waine Mersing Maplewood Charles Bidwell John Andrews Atlantic City Key Rawlings Waymart Eugene Sampson Women’s Christian Temperance Union Johnnathan Brown Miles Crawford New York C. H. Mills William Sampson Ellen Cobb Dunmore J. Drown George Everats David Tresslar Floyd McFarland Hawley Mabel Jonks Jonestown Edith Simmons

Honesdale Notes Highlight Local Events and Schedule Changes

Miss Irene L. Tibbetts hosts euchre night. Aged Abraham Gilpin ill at Spring street home. Thompson on tour to New York Philadelphia and Washington. Mrs. Wesley M. Gardner visiting Honesdale friends. Bertha Lane takes Northwestern Life Agency from late Grant Lane. Musical History Club to meet Tuesday on Wagner topic led by Miss Freeman. First frost of season reported. Grace church rummage sale succeeds with continuation this Saturday. Honesdale football to face Dunmore at Athletic Park. New Erie and Delaware and Hudson timetable effective Sunday on Honesdale branch. Carbonale arrival connects with Erie to New York at 835 AM, other trains mostly unchanged.

Honesdale Irene L. Tibbetts Euchre Abraham Gilpin Spring Street Andrew Thompson New York Philadelphia Washington Wesley M. Gardner Scranton Bertha Lane Northwestern Life Insurance Company Grant W. Lane Musical History Club Wagner Miss Freeman Ladies of Grace Church Dunmore High School

Nrause's Cold Cure Sold by Matthews Bros in Capsules

Many people use quinine for colds report the remedy is more disagreeable than the disease. Nrause's Cold Cure is prepared in convenient capsules and will cure a deeply seated cold in 24 hours without interrupting business. They are pleasant to take and give a clear fresh sensation while operating. Price the. Sold by Matthews Bros.

Matthews Bros

Waymart Gossip Includes Illnesses and Social Plans

In Waymart on October 1 Mrs Jennie Slanet on Potts is critically ill. Doyle brothers hosted a firemen’s ball in Honesdale. The L D B club formed by local young men plans winter balls and entertainment. Mrs Mack returned home from Scranton after caring for Mrs Randall. Dwight Buckland’s condition worsens at H T Hudson’s home. Mrs FP Cooper traveled from Scranton to home. Emeline Snook visits relatives in South Canaan and Gravity. Martha Ruppert visited Honesdale. Mrs Levi Bennett and Mrs Hubbel Rounds returned from Scranton visits. Mrs Wesley and Jonas Walker visited Pleasant relatives. Elias Belvinger of Prompton paints George Perkins’s residence. Edward Owens’s condition remains unchanged. Miss Jessie Alexander of Nanticoke visits Hotel Gruyer. The Chubb family will move to Dunmore for Mr Chubb’s new job. Invitations issued for Miss Hattie Scudder of Middletown to wed Frank R Varese here next Wednesday Oct 24.

Waymart Jennie Slaneton Potts John and Frank Doyle Honesdale L. D. B. Club Mack Randall Joseph Swan Forest Dwight Buckland H.T. Hudson FP. P. Cooper Scranton Emeline Snook Bouth Canaan Gravity Martha Ruppert Levi Bennett Hubbel Mra. Wesley Jonas Walker Mrt Elias Belvinger Prompton George Perkins Edward Owens Jessie Alexander Nanticoke Hotel Gruyer Stephen Chubb Dunmore Chubb Hattie Scudder Middletown Frank R. Varese

Wedding Guests Attend From Local Area

A bride's home event attracts a sizable attendance from the locality with many residents expected to be present.

Montrose Institute Adjourns After Successful Directors Meeting

The Montrose teachers institute closes amid praise for Professor Charles B. Moxley and a robust annual meeting of the Susquehanna County Directors Association. Officers elected include F A Davies as president and D A Titsworth as secretary, with resolutions thanking instructors and urging directors to engage more fully in duties.

Scranton Montrose Charles B. Moxley Hallstead County Directors’ Association F. A. Davies Clifford F. J. Bedell J. L. Williams Giles A. Watrous D. T. Brewster, Esq Pratt FP. A. Davies Ti. M. Watson Db. A. Titsworth O. A. Gilbert Davies Susquehanna County Moxley Directors Elizabeth de Barre Gill Ferris Davis Armory John Thomas Concert Company

Pittston News Notes on Local Accidents and Deaths

York Kyte son of Frank Kyte of West Pittston returns from Lafayette college with suspected skull fracture after a football injury. Dewey Graham suffers severe mouth burns after swallowing cleaner. rushed to Mercy hospital. Frank O Neill, eight, dies in Virginia. remains to be brought for interment. Andrew Bryden of Pennsylvania Coal Co. felts ill at work. shows slight improvement. Mrs J J Howell of West Pittston visits Rev Jenkins in Taylor.

O'Neill Newton Coal Company Andrew Bryden Pennsylvania Coal Company J. J. Howell West Pittston

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Buyers Seek Refund

Advertisement notes a money back refund if the product fails to cure. mentions W. Grove's signature on each box and credits druggists for the offer. Ze signage implied.

KB. W. Grove

Local residents named for upcoming term and travel notes

W W J Williams, William Dixon and John Curley drawn to serve during the coming term of cy ort. John Conner of the North End attends the Presbyterian synod at Harrisburg. John McCarthy, Charles Kennedy, William Bergen of Mayfield spent yesterday with friends in town. Several men who left recently to work in the soft coal regions have returned hoping to go to work on Monday.

W.W. J. Williams William Dixon John Curley John Conner North End Harrisburg John McCarthy Charles Kennedy William Bergen Mayfield

Lake carey visit and local notes in Factoryville

Factoryville events include Floyd Wrigley and wife at Lake Carey, a free Epworth league lecture on Diamond Dust, Jack Keirney taking a fireman post on the DL&W line Elmira to Buffalo, and residents enjoying Lake Winola. Local notables L. D. Kemmerer’s health declines while Elizabeth Brutzman returns to Scranton and Frances Matthewson's marriage to James J. Hibbard is announced.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Floyd Wrigley Lake Carey Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Jack Keirney Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Elmira Buffalo Lake Winola F. St. Amand A. A. Brown N. A. Gardner Daisy Bennett A. B. Fitch L. D. Kemmerer George Crisman Tunkhannock Elizabeth Brutzman Scranton Frances Matthewson James J. Hibbard Wallace Idaho Thomas James Pawtucket R. I James J. & P. Coats

Thompson Local Notices and Visitations Highlight Week

Thompson residents report J W Car yell serving as juror in Pittsburg. Rev B F Larrabee and wife visit Onaquaga New York. Mrs H W French of Lanesboro visits relatives. E E Gelatt conducts business in Scranton. Water company expands supply and taps below frost. Mrs Lt Wrighter and Miss Mabel Huffling visit Scranton. Mrs D E Witter returns from Oakland. Ada Tirreland and Stella visit South Windsor. Mildred Barnes and Anna Smith travel to Herrick Centre by bicycle. Undertaker Crosier buries Frank Stocker at Mast Ararat. S D Barnes and G I Clark go to Binghamton to hear Bryan. Frank Crosier visits Susquehanna friends.

Herrick Centre Undertaker Crosier Frank Stocker Mast Ararat Frank Messrs. SD. Barnes G. I. Clark Binghamton W. 7. Bryan Frank Crosier Susquehanns

Brooklyn Notes: October Local Happenings

Boyd Austin has regained ability to walk outdoors. Dell Tiffanys from Ash ley visiting A G Sterlings. Squirrels plentiful as hunters improve the line since October 15. John Lee suffers heart trouble. Shaddicks in Montrose on Tuesday. Nelson Packard begins hauling milk for Lackawanna Dairy. A McKinley club formed last Thursday with A Afney president and Frank Gere secretary. Rally set for October 23 with speakers from Montrose and the Brooklyn Cornet Band. W A Stephens hired to paint the Universalist church. Z C Miller spending week in Binghamton. Ellen Miller to keep log house for her.

Scranton Tribune Brooklyn Boyd Austin Dell Tiffany Ashley A. G. Sterlings John Lee Shaddick Montrose Nelson Packard Lackawanna Dairy Company McKinley Club A. J. Afney Frank Gere Fron Montrose Brooklyn Cornet Band W. A. Stephens Universalist Z. C. Miller Binghamton Ellen Miller

MISS GAST HALTED IN ENDURANCE RIDE

A deputy sheriff halted Marguerite Gast during her record endurance bike ride at Valley Stream to stop after 2 625 miles citing state law limiting endurance contests to twelve hours per twenty four. She yielded and did not push to 3 000 miles.

New York Marguerite Gast Valley Stream S. 1 Miss

Presbyterianism's Gain Reported at Synod Session

Exclusive AP dispatch from Harrisburg dated October 19 notes a small attendance at the Presbyterian synod of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Moderator McCarrell announced Rev. J. W. Gibson of Pittsburgh as vice moderator as reports were presented.

Harrisburg Presbyterian Synod Pennsyvania West Virginia MccCarrell J. WT. Gibson Pittsburg

Presbyterian synod reports steady growth and giving

Presbyteries constituting the synod show a net gain of 6784 in membership from last year. During the year 9266 communicants were added and total gifts reached 5374864. John H. Converse of Philadelphia and Judge James A. Beaver of Bellefonte spoke at a conference on systematic beneficence. A popular meeting on higher education featured addresses from Rev. Dr. Martin of Wilson College, Rev. Dr. Warfeld of Lafayette College, and Rev. James Moffat of Washington and Jefferson College.

John H. Converse Philadelphia James A. Beaver Bellefonte Dr. Martin Wilson College Warfeld Lafayette College James Moffat Washington and Jefferson College

William L Wilson Buried Amid Large Charlestown Obsequies

The body of Hon. William L. Wilson was laid to rest at Edgehill cemetery Charlestown with a cortege including Confederate Veterans Washington and Lee students ministers pallbearers and trustees. Ex President Cleveland and Isadore Straus attended as thousands filled the city and business houses closed for the funeral day.

Associated Press Charlestown W. Va William L. Wilson Edgehill Cemetery John Rowan Camp Washington and Lee University Cleveland Isadore Straus

Pauper Ends Life After Attacking Himself

Philip Myorm, 76, a resident of the almshouse, died after cutting his throat and wrists with a razor and leaping from an attic window onto a brick sidewalk. The victim, described as a lifelong sufferer of illness, died during a breakfast interruption by attendants.

Associated Press York Philip Myorm Almshone Lone Aid

Laborers Refuse To Work Over Hours At Local Plant

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press describe striking employees in Milford Vel and nearby areas who halted work after rejecting a wage cut. Workers, paid eighteen dollars per week at eleven ten an hour, resisted a proposed reduction to nine hours daily and a wage drop to eight and a half cents per hour. The stoppage targets the Delaware Maryland and Virginia system, signaling widespread labor unrest across the region.

Associated Pres Milford Vel Oct Mic Delaware Maryland Virginia Sattrand Howe

Market Turbulence In New York Stocks End Active Day

Trading started strong with stocks rising as buyers held firm but later profit taking trimmed gains. The day finished irregularly yet prices stayed high overall as total sales reached 61 700. Bonds showed stronger activity with notable gains and higher turnover.

New York Howe

Scranton Market Prices Reported for Dairy and Goods

A fragmented city market listing from Scranton shows dairy and food item prices including creamery products, butter, cheese and beans. The notice cites vendors and prices for various goods and asks readers to note regional pricing details.

Agricultural market summary from New York open

Market notes on grains and dairy with fluctuating prices. Corn and wheat futures show early steady to mixed moves, ending firm or unchanged. Spot dairy items including cheese and milk products hold firm amid limited activity and regional variations.

New York Vitor Ste Dee Mae Elevator F. Ob Ge. Net Advance Wier Ieletge WibalSe Maile Ube Watle Wallie

Market report shows grain and commodity price shifts in Chicago

In Chicago on October 1, market quotes list higher moves across grain futures and related provisions. Prices for corn, wheat, rye, and pork products appear fluctuating with notes of increased cash quotations and mixed futures activity, alongside fragmented and unclear terms.

Chicago Cory

Cattle and hog market summaries from Chicago receipts

Cattle receipts in Chicago show steady to higher tone with various classes mixed. Native cattle and heifers steady to up, hogs and sheep uneven with prices drifting and activity. prominent prices include steer and heifer values around 40 to 60 dollars, with hogs near 26 to 28 dollars and lambs around 25 to 30 dollars per hundredweight.

Chicago Texas Otha S Bo Neevlpia Eliotn Milned

Calf and sheep market terms from a fragmented era

The readable fragments reference calf and sheep trading terms, prices, and market notes from a New York area listing. Mentions calves, veal, culls, and related livestock with scattered figures and vendors, indicating a period commodity report.

New York Cot. W Cowie Aewwito Canada Lambe Buvialith

Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted as prompt cold cure

A claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a proven, quick cure for colds, with years of sales and use proving its effectiveness. It suggests trying the remedy at the first sign of a cold and notes Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Pwophy Matthews Bros

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