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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1899

Page

2

Busy Saturday Football Actions in Kingston Area

Kingston hosts three games with Wyoming Seminary, Wilkes Barre YMCA, and Lackawanna teams. In Scranton Lackawannas show strength despite newcomers, while Wyoming Seminary and Lackawannas prepare for a telegraphed clash next Saturday amid hopes of a strong turnout.

Pittston Kingston Pines Wyomingield Wyoming Seminary Berwick High School Seminary Wilkes- Barre Yo M. C M. CA Oye School Williams Lackawannas Watters Scranton

Large Barn Burned at Spragueville Farm In Fire

Firebugs set a large Savio farm barn near Spragueville afire causing about 2500 in losses with 1204 insurance. William Watson found the flames and helped while most contents went up in smoke including harness hay straw implements a fine team and 49 chickens. The gate was unlocked and propped open as cows were saved but horses were not released.

Michael McGarry William McHale McHale McGarry Mr. Watran Moses van Why

Milford institute opens with noted educators

Special to The Beranton Tribute Milford Oct 22 The Pike county teachers institute opens Monday afternoon in the courthouse County Superintendent Sawyer leads the program Professor George P Bible from Stroudsburg State Normal School will work with teachers two days weekly The evenings promise superior entertainment Professor U J Hockenbury of Carbondale Pa leads Monday talk The week features stereopticon views Tuesday and an address by Wallace F P New from West Chester State Normal School Wednesday on Moses of Life

Scranton Tribune Pittston Isortation West Mittston Joseph Hogan Lambert Street Knights of Columbus Keystone Hall Order Killton Junction Pittston YY Wilkes-Barre Calvary Club Harry Jones Bert Ellis Neal Thompson Will Hughes Klerman Schmaltz Wadry Bowhieyo Alex. Mitchell Mornig Philip Donnelly Anice John Griffithsnd Misa Elia Hughes West Pittston J. Arthur Luzerne Avenue Clear Spring Montgomery Street Christian Endeavor Milford Pike County Teachers’ Institute Court House Sawyer George P. Bible Est Stroudsburge State Normal School U. J. Hockenbury Public Schools Carbondale Wallace FP West Chester State Normal School

Politics in Pike County Hints at Republican Victory

Special to The Scranton Tribune from Milford on October 22 reports that Republican harmony in Pike County appears assured and the regular Republican vote will be polled. The Prohibitionists field a county ticket but are expected to receive only a small share. Pike County, once called the one green boot of democracy in Pennsylvania, seems set for Republican dominance this year.

Scranton Tribune Milford Pike County Pennsylvania

Fire at Cork Lane Destroys Two Pittston Buildings

A Pittston fire today at Cork lane in the suburb destroyed two buildings with estimated losses totaling 43000 dollars. The blaze broke out this morning and caused extensive damage before extinguishment. Special to the Strayton Tethune. October 22.

Pittston Cork Lane

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer

Advertisement notes a refund offer on Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets if not delivered as promised. Mentions Kohl and W. Grove signature on each box. Includes blurred instruction about returning or contacting a druggist for the money-back guarantee.

KK. W. Grove She

Towanda Items Cover Court, Weddings, Church, and Notices

Special to The Scranton Tribune Towanda Oct 2 reports jury selections for the Dovether term, a Methodist reception for Rev and Mrs Hovengrant, and a Towanda orchestra duo. Marriages include Miss Joresihine Stapleton, and Aurice Carey in Towanda. Several church appointments and local departures are noted along with a new Children’s Home Society listing officers.

Towanda Dovether E. J. Hovengrant Methodist Episcopal Church Mrochial J. W. Mouns Chicago Ward House David Davies Wreox M. L. Cook Merryall J. 8. Stewart W. F. Colclough Monrovion Horace W. Doty Pocatello Idaho Aurice Carey Rome Christchurch W. FE. Daw RE. F. Wright Sheshoquin Myersburg R. KR. Carrington New Era M. G. Benedict New Britain Conn State College UT. H. Berghaus Trinity Church of Athens H. G Ad Vincent J. FP. Lane Dackeonville Bradford County Meda Mhiadelphia Maryland Alice Relie Philadelphia James Cornout Jacksonville Fla Burt A. Gaylord Wralusing Hollow Kingston Wilkes Barre Dunmore T. Stewart Troy State Baptist Association A. L. Rockwell Monrovian Presbyterian Synod Erie Lackawanna Children's Home Society Mre BL. Rinsell Harrisburg George Ridgeway J. 8 J. D. Tillinghast W. FE Daw BE. J. Rosengran Merc Roendell A. Barstow Hi, Smith N. N. Retin Mra DO. HH. Turner Mles Mattle Bright

Susquehanna County Notes From Columbia Grove Visit

Dr. W. S. Mitchell and family and R. W. Bearth and family are spending the week at their collage at Columbia Grove. Several scarlet fever cases reported in the First ward. John G. Drewermee returns from Brooklyn. William J. Maxey of Foreat City noted in the bulletin.

Susquehanna Mitchell KR. W. Bearth Emy Columbia Grove John G. Drewermee Brooklyn William J. Maxey Foreat City

Commissioners urged to act in Corcoran murder case

Friends of the late Michael F. Corcoran of Duryea press Luzerne County commissioners to take decisive action to capture his murderers. Attorney W F Gitleante has circulated petitions asking authorities to pursue the case and bring suspects to justice.

M. PF Corcoran Duryea Leon Ewlvelts W. F. Gitleante Pittston Luzerne County Luzerne Duryen Ono Michael F. Corcoran Wilkes-Barre

Prize dispute over fire engine award across cities

The Wilkes-Barre Record notes Scranton committee has not paid $60 prize for best appearing fire engine. Potts town Philadelphian Fire Company claims the award, arguing Wilkes Barres engine lacked actual service and the prize rightly belongs to Philadelphia. The Potts town paper calls the delay an ethical choice to award to the rightful owners.

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Seranton Committee Pottstown Wilkea-Barre Philadelphian Fire Company Phillies Bosch Pottstown Daily News

Tourist Car Service Leaves Chicago for California Route

Friday night departure at 10 05 p m tourist car service runs from Chicago Union Station via Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City to Colorado Utah Nevada and California A courteous courier attends to passenger needs and children care included Berths for two at 4 00 from Chicago to California Contact John KR Pott 300 Chestnut St Philadelphia for folders

Los Angeles California Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Union Chicago Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Colorado Utah Nevada Fam Nice John KR. Pott Chestnut St Philadelphia

Officials Confer Over Lackawanna Schedule Changes

A major conference of Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad officials gathered in the city to discuss a new running timetable. Superintendent Russell said no changes would be published for weeks while the plan is reviewed by Traffic manager Cauldwell and other senior officers.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lackawanna Superitendent Russell Tribune Salisbury B.D. Cauldwell New York T W. Lee G. E. Zipple A. H. Schwarz Syracuse J. B. Marston Buffalo FE. G. Russell

Tin plate factory pursuit in city advances meeting

The manufacturers committee of the board of trade met on Saturday with Chicagoan Mr. Torbet seeking a tin plate factory site. John T. Paton of Cleveland, a leading practical tin plate man, shared input. Torbet left town that evening and could not confirm progress on stock raising or eventual relocation, but success could secure his decision to locate here.

Manufacturers Committee Board of Trade Torbet Chicago John T. Paton Cleveland Torhet

Famine in Railroad Car Supply Warns Shippers

The Philadelphia Stockholder notes that car shortages persist despite two years of round the clock production. Railroad managers face a dilemma as demand climbs while high prices and long lead times prevent new orders, even as the heaviest traffic of the year looms.

Philadelphia

Reading Railway orders 200 gondola cars and staff changes

The Reading Railway orders 200 gondola cars of 60 000 pounds capacity from Lebanon Manufacturing. John L. Pick of Mauch Chunk named storekeeper for the Ts & 8 division with assistants B N Cattell and Andrew Roos. C BE Hungerford of Jersey City supervised stores and made the appointment. Plans for an auxiliary breaker for A Pardes & company at Cranberry will screen calm banks. it moves on wheels and miniature rails. General Passenger Agent Lee notes a new limited train next spring and possible daily express between New York and Buffalo, per the Buffalo Commercial.

Reading Railway Lebanon Manufacturing Company John L. Pick Mauch Chunk W. W. Wentz The Central Railroad Ts & 8 B. N. Cattell Andrew Roos C. BE. Hungerford Jersey City A. Pardes & Company Cranberry Menane Lee the Lackawanne New York Buffalo Buffalo Commercial

National League Averages Highlight Top Batters and Fielders

The National League season totals show Delehanty of Philadelphia leading with a .400 batting average, followed by Burkett of St. Louis and Keeler of Brooklyn. Hughes of Brooklyn dominates pitching with 44 wins and a .814 winning percentage. Fielding leaders include Reitz, Crous, Davis, and Keeler across positions, with Graw and Delahanty among top run-getters.

Delehanty Philadelphia Burkett St. Louis Keeler Brooklyn Hughes Douglass Peltz Cincinnati Tenny Heston Joe Quinn Cleveland Reitz Pittsburg Lave Crous McGraw Baltimore George Davis New York Joe Kelly Brodie Mr Graw Thomas Delahanty Puck Williams Stahl Boston Clark Louieville Tenney

Markets show little change amid bear and bull activity

New York traders saw no clear price movement with bears pressing industrials and specialties while bulls attempted to lift prices on sugar and favored stocks. Bank statement this week offered no easing signal though money flow expectations improved as banks reported reduced loan contraction. Total sales reached 206 300 shares.

New York Bears Pullsman New York Central

Scranton Market Price Report Fragment

Corrected market notes list dairy products with prices such as cheese full cream and marrow bones. It names various items including eggs and vegetables with unit prices and regional references, indicating a general price snapshot from Scranton Wholesale Market.

Scranton H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Western

Philadelphia Market Report Highlights Mixed Grain Prices

Wheat and corn hold steady with firm bids for No 2 mixed and No 2 white corn Oct contracts. Potatoes and butter show unchanged or buoyant prices, while eggs cheese and sugars stay firm. Receipts include 400 barrels of flour and large corn and wheat supplies, signaling steady supply for the period.

Philadelphia New York Galle Eileadte Heo Ife Greane Jaite

Unclear Historical Market Signals in October Patents List

Fragmentary New York items from October 21 show a muddled catalog of winter patent goods with scattered prices and product names. The garbled OCR lacks coherent event or person details but references winter patents and assorted items such as shoes and fabrics.

Weather-spot and dairy prices amid mixed market signals

The report shows Spot commodities with weak elevator activity and firmer Corn spot on positive demand themes. Dairy notes list butter and creamery products with steady to mixed quotes across regional firms, while several items show limited trading and varied color grades.

Opthos Enay Stan Ar Tibet Wealte Creaiery Lara Atte Amall

Chicago Grain and Produce Market Report Fragment

Chicago details show price quotes for wheat corn oats and rye with mixed results. Cash market notes list winter patents spring stock peanuts and other commodities with specific prices and delivery terms unclear due to OCR errors.

Chicago Dev Straighin Nale Wade Fin Dart

New York Live Stock Market Report Request

Fragmentary market notes from New York live stock page showing bids and prices with references to cattle, hogs, and dairy items. Mentions Culver Shoop and other handlers with indices like MP 4.02 percent and Canadian lamins, but many terms are garbled.

New York Det Thoves Very Heale Trading Culver Steady Weols Temte Sehigheri Ghee Jamin

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

East Liberty markets show mixed cattle prices with prime and medium grade steers offered. Buyers and sellers adjust figures amid moderate demand and auction activity in the regional market.

East Liberty Get

Auctioneer Report of Livestock Prices

A fragment lists livestock lots and bids including hogs at 4.55 per unit and lambs around 40s to 80s, with figures for sheep sheep-wethers and veal culver style entries. Entries show pounds and prices like 1900445 and 1404.00, indicating mixed yard totals and individual lot bids from various buyers.

East Buffalo Cattle and Hogs Market Report

East Buffalo market notes show cattle fat grades mixed and normal with Seals unchanged, hogs steady to firm with workers around 5004.65 for mixed and medium grades, light offerings around 4.400 405: whe. Lambs, P5, lambe and stout categories, stinks and culls to good with prices around 55 for cheep. Wethers and yearlings, Viney and Corda consignments, lamb totals $5,205.80.

East Buffalo

Market Report on Limited Sheep and Hog Sales

Limited supply of cutire ont sheep offered for sale today led to little trade in both markets. Prices remained largely unchanged with fair to prime cattle and mixed hogs, as buyers showed low activity amid uncertain weights and demand.

Opening of Chapel Mission services in Gilbert's Hall

Rev J H Bell started the new Chapel Mission yesterday at 1 29 AM with Rev HW Mell leading the first services for the Kiulbert Wyoming avenue congregation. The church will meet Sundays mornings and evenings. Officers named include Clerk James Wilson and Treasurer Mrs Fanny Morton.

HW. Mell Shiloh Baptist Yngregation Kiulbert'’s Hall Wyoming Avenue Chapel Mission Tin'eleck James Wilson Fanny Morton

Senator Vaughan Pleads for Walsh Release at Pardons Board

Senator Vaughan urged clemency for John Walsh a former Lackawanna Township constable convicted of robbery two years ago Vaughan will travel to Harrisburg tomorrow to plead before the Board of Pardons for Walsh’s liberation.

Vaughan Board of Pardons Wee Vaughan Harrisburg John Walsh Walsh

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