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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1899

Page

5

Huntsman of Angel Band Faces Jail in New Jersey

Stroudsburg resident Mason T. Huntsman, once a local figure, is charged with vile acts under religious pretense and held in Hackensack jail. Described by friends as a religious crank, he led an "angel band" on the Lord's farm, now reportedly disbanded, with past residents recalling his odd claims of divinity and rejection of traditional scripture.

Hackensack Stroudsburg Mason T. Huntsman Hunteman Hackensack, N. J Huntemon Huntamin Tehouldsay Ldo Museo Jesus Chitet Coliiany

Races at Stroudsburg announce county fair events

The Monroe County Agricultural Society reveals a full racing card for next week with farmers race Tuesday and multiple classes daily from Wednesday to Friday. Entries total about fifty six, with purses ranging from 60 to 400 dollars and a bonus for record fast times.

Monroe County Agricultural Society Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg Thorsday Willewse- Parte Scranton W. H. Eckroth Pethlehem Siile Lafayette Westbra J. Allawood Boge M. J. Perrin Pittston David Copperfield B. G A. J. Schnell

Independent ticket voices in Monroe County race

Ex County Three Morr Nimmin announces as an independent candidate for county commissioner in Monroe County with several others expected to follow. Democratic leaders fear a fall split as independents challenge the party after years of Democratic control and recent primary opposition signals a lively campaign ahead.

Stroudsburg Puc Monroe County Theneuver Morr Nichmin Annerness Thimself Asan Nawmin

Bicycle Accident Shocks Stroudshore Resident

Amal Transne son of the late Godfrey Transne suffered a serious bicycle accident on Wharaday night near the Abraham Transue property. His wheel broke, he was thrown at high speed and unconscious with a head wound and eye injury.

Stroudshore Amal Transne Godfrey Transne Transue Fumor Abraham Transue Troneve Godfrey Trineve J. A Predmore Predmore

Schloth's Fortune Heirship Shocks Local Collector

Pittston September 11 William Schloth a collector for Richard and Weaver has learned he is an heir to more than a half million dollars from an uncle's death in Oregon He plans to travel next week to file his claim The report notes Schloth remains steady and intends to share wealth with less fortunate former companions.

Pittston William Schlath Richard & Weaver Schloth Syden

Notting ham mine accident ends in death of Plymouth man

Humphrey Pritchard of Plymouth was severely injured when crushed between a car and a rip at Nottingham mine. He died at home last night after being removed by ambulance. He was 2 years old? married Beveral veite ago he lont a tee by an aceitert. Survived by his mother, brother John, and sister Mary.

Wilkes-Tarre Humphrey Pritchard Plymounth Nottingham Enany Marrie Plymouth John Mary

Quaker Town and Easton Rail Run Cake Freight to Durham Furnace

Stroudsburg reports a freight train from Quakertown to the Durham furnace this week loaded with cake for the furnace awaiting startup in a few days. The furnace has been completely overhauled with all modernizations finished.

Stroudsburg Sept

Revival of Iron Industry Returns to Cooper & Mewitt Furnace

Improvements for a melting iron ore furnace have been added after a six hour outage. The revival comes as the iron industry benefits from a boom in train traffic, marking the last of Cooper & Mewitt’s furnaces to resume operations.

Ork Tren Cooper & Mewitt

Injured Driver After Outing with Runaway Horse

Jermyn Bent and David Dunn of South Main street were involved in a runaway horse incident last evening. Dunn was thrown when the horse bolted. he dislocated a wrist and injured an arm. Dr. Davis examined him but could not confirm fractures. The horse wandered toward the hill past Ell Mill before being stopped by Chief McGinty without further harm.

Jermyn Bent David Dunn South Main Street Mr. Dann Davis Ell Mill Littie McGintey Itaelf Rie

The Nanticoke Strike Moves Toward Settlement

Wilkes-Barre reports indicate the Susquehanna Coal Company dispute at Nanticoke may end in days. Some strikers have found work elsewhere while both sides show willingness to end the stoppage, with employer resources stretched beyond £100,000 and miners feeling the pressure.

Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna Nanticcoke Hichness

Local residents die in quick succession

Bolonion Lake, an old resident, died on Thursday night with a funeral planned for Saturday and interment in North Jackson. Mrs. Michael McCarthy, an elderly resident, also died Thursday night and may have services from St John’s Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon. James Doyle, collector for the Metropolitan Insurance company, died Thursday night after several weeks of typhoid fever. his friere will likely be on Saturday.

Bolonion Lake North Jackson Michael McCarthy St. John's Catholic Church James Doyle Metropolitan Insurance Company Uther the Friere

Bradford County News Roundup and Local Notices

Bradford County Teachers Association plans a Lake Weeraking picnic with elocutionary program. Towanda merchants Ewingle and Miss Kate Brown wed at St. Peter and Paul church. Sisters of St Agnes' convent fund Catholic hospital in Scranton. Five Penn Chair workers discharged after circus outing. Horse accident injures rider. four horses passed over her. Lehigh Valley cuts trees along tracks. Barclay Mellroad overhauls coaches and repaints premises. Towanda locals see renewed friendships. Rev. Robert Bell to lead Church of the Redeemer in Favre. Towanda papers report on Towanda telephones freed from Ochs. Stevensville band earns prize money in janane tour. Sheriff Felle delivers William J. Heury to Eastern Penitentiary for murder in Sayre. Lehigh Valley to move passenger department from Easton to Barre. Charter filed for Bradford County Soldiers and Sailors Encampment. Prohibitionists set convention in Towanda.

Bradford County Scranton Penn Chair Company Towanda England Lehigh Valley Company Barclay Mellroad T. J. Hines WW. . McKeown Woshington Cave Robert Bell Phladelphia Chirch of the Redeemer Favre Och Tro Haw Hibe Towaka Stevensville Leveyville Rush Fel William J. Hieury Trearn George Tintledre Sayre Lehigh Valley Easton Barre Judee Denham Bradford County Boldiere Sallore

Great Bend Leather Tannery to Join New Trust

Great Bend tannery owned by James B Weed & Company of Binghamton will join a $240,000,000 trust promoted by Knight & Company of Chicago on Monday morning. About 100 workers are employed at the facility, and Weed & Company own extensive lumber tracts in Western Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna Great Tend James B. Weed & Company Binghamton Iil Knleht & Company Chicago Creat Bend Weel & Company Pennsylvania

Bradford Courts Hear Large Bradford County Term

Special to the Scranton Tribune Towanda September term records one of the largest criminal dockets in years with 125 cases, surpassing the previous high of 85. Most defendants are youths or young men up to 29, Sayre borough yielding the most complaints from a single district.

Towanda Sept Bradford County Sayre

Mount Clair Athletes Dominate Mineral Area Tennis Event

William P. Gills and J. F. Batten win at Pocahasset Pocono Mountain House Wiscasset Swift Water in a revival tournament. Milliard Dowling Amisi Willcome bicycle from Mount Povono to Tresco in six miles twenty six minutes. Delaware River remains muddy from heavy rains hindering bass fishing and the Atrenim will regain its level in about a week. Prof. Pearson to umpire the great bise bell match between local Methodists and Presbyterians with Rev Robert Crawford and Rev S T Hutchinson expected to play Saturday Bent 16.

Pocohasset Pocono Mountain House Wiscasset Swiftwater J. 4. Batten Mount Clair High School Mount Clair Athletic Club Jennia Milliard Dowling Amisi Willcome Mount Povono Tresco Delaware Pearson Presbyterian Robert Crawford Method Church T. Hutchinson Presbyterian Church

Councilman Hullah's England Visit and Local Social Notes

Councilman Robert Hullah returned Thursday from England noting enjoyable times, especially in Yorkshire, aboard the White Star steamer Teutonic. Local visits include Mrs. McHalw and Mrs. Veale visiting relatives in Dunmore and Jermyn, with Maud Helen accompanying them. Alfred Baynes sustains a severe concussion at Wandling's Delaware and Hudson colliery. others, including Alfred Jimyliss and the Misses Annie McHale, Mary Martin, Keefe Baylisa, and Thomas, are mentioned in domestic news.

Robert Hullah England Staffordshire Hullah York Clinton Street Wanching Maud Helen Wandling Alfred Jimyliss Warren Traet Rendham Alfred Baynes Warren Tract Geain Delaware and Hudson Alfred Waters Old Forge Annie McHale Mary Martin Keefe Baylisa Thomas

Local visitors and social notices among Tristate residents

Mre Cc T Carlow and daughter of Tristate N Y visit Gr F Barnes this week. Elijah Milliman of Scranton was in town Tuesday. Miss Madge Brown travels to Fultonville N Y to teach for fall and winter. Mre J Bronson of Dunmore visits sister Mrs BE I Winter. L M Gillett visits relatives in Harper this week. Ruth and Ida Matthews of Susquehanna visit grandparents R V Whitney and wife on Jackson street. G V Larrabes solicitor for Susquehanna Ledger promotes Thompson. Rabbinth school of the Methodist Episcopal church holds annual picnic in Lewis grove. Rev A D Davids officiates a wedding in Archbold Wednesday.

Cc. T. Carlow Tristate N. Y Gr. F. Barnes Elijah Milliman Scranton Madge Brown Fultonville J. Bronson Dunmore L. M. Gillett Harper Ruth Ida J. J. Matthews Susquehanna R. V. Whitney Jackson Street GV. Larrabes Susquehanna Ledger Thompson Rabbinth School The Methodist Episcopal Church Lewis Grove A. D. David Archbold

Reduced Rates for Grangers Picnic via Pennsylvania Railroad

Announcement offering round trip excursion tickets for the Twenty sixth Annual Inter State Grange Picnic Exhibition at Williams Grove Pa from August 26 to September 2. Tickets valid August 26 to September 4 return, one fare for the round trip from principal stations between East Liberty and Bryn Mawr on the Northern Central and Philadelphia and Erie divisions. Inquiries to ticket agents for train service and rate details.

Williams G Grove Pennsylvania Railroad Company East Liberty Bryn Mawr Northern Central Railway Lutherville Philadelphia and Erie Waterford

Market declines as bulls retreat amid broad weakness

New York markets opened with a sharp early advance then faded, closing easy after broad declines. Traders covered shorts while rail stocks and specialties weakened, with Ombeha and Northwestern briefly rallying on absorption rumors. Weak bank statements weighed on sentiment as New York clearing house activity tracked lower all week.

New York Sept. L Chicago Faeterm Lilnole Tobarces Siookion Transit Bugar Omuihh Northwestern Omaha Northeee Pointe Vanderbilt Union Pacific Valen Paene Tno Brooklyn Trine Central Paele Liondon Howe

Treasury shipments and balance shifts near interior by week

The sub-treasury weekly statements show nearly 2,000,000 in shipments to the Interior and an absorption of Internal Revenue and Customs accounts. About 3,900,000 is recorded after draft payments from the San Francisco mint with additional receipts from enemy offices. Cash resources approach 4,000,000, while debt liabilities remain high and there is little loan contraction. Bond markets show stable prices with government bonds firm on bids.

Internal Revenue and bin Francisco Prin Atoche United States

Local Dairy Prices and Produce Display Notes

Corrected by MH. G. Dale. Butter and cream items listed with dairy fresh notes. Various produce prices cited including beans per bushel and potatoes per bushel with lemons and flour prices, in a nearby state market context.

MH. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Zlante Waliye Mallee

Wheat and grain markets steady in Philadelphia report

The Philadelphia market notes quiet but steady activity for wheat with contret grade and No 2 mixedSept remaining steady at outlets. Corn, oats and flour prices shown steady though varied with several lines for white clipped and mixed lots, while butter cheese and cotton show firm conditions and mixed demand across Western and Southern regions. Receipts include 3 100 barrels and 1 1 sacks wheat and corn figures, with shipments listed for wheat, corn and oats.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Walte Duielke Finlin Valllec Rome Naree Cata

New York Wheat and Elevator Prices Feature Mixed Market

Market notes show near term unloading and price volatility with weak signals for wheat futures. Elevators report steady to firm tones on some contracts while dairy and creamery names appear in scattered references amid uncertain northwest weather and local trading activity.

New York Bypet Cass Olevator Duluth Yale Dee Advanen Mye Ashe Western Creamery Inmitarion Creamery Aiuto Dairy

Cattle and hog prices steady with strong sheep demand

Market report from Chicago on Sept 1 notes steady cattle prices with varying stocker and feeder values. Bulls cows and calves traded, hogs sold at lower bids, and sheep and lambs remained in strong demand with prices rising. receipts tallied cattle 200, hogs 10,000, sheep 2,000.

Chicago Beever Texas Hu We Blindco Sead Cullen Ras Wintern Rangers H.W

Grain and Produce Market Faces Change in Chicago

Chicago Sept 1 The provision market led with movement as reports of selling fever circulated on the floor of the Chicago grain exchange. Traders watched prices for corn oats and wheat as new bids emerged amid broad market shifts.

Chicago

Health of Pope Leo XIII and Vin Mariani Praise

Public interest centers on Pope Leo XIII health and a letter from Cardinal Rampolla praising Vin Mariani. The missive highlights alleged health benefits, patronage by royalty, and a broad endorsement from church and medical figures as a tonic and preventive aid amid European influenza concerns.

Fia Grattwie Monsieur Murtant Will Neon Teller Nic Hollies Geeleiyly Miont Victorn Bardow Alexander Dumas Jules Verme Heaith Vin Marlaul Marian &Co Street New York

Agricultural Price Report From Market Season

A historical market note lists grain and hay prices amid hot weather trends. Wheat and corn values are shown with quality grades and quantities. timber and Timothy seed appear alongside livestock items and farm staples.

Fragmentary East Buffalo Market Notes and Prices

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered market terms and prices for livestock and goods. Readable items include references to pigs and roughs with unclear prices and mixed garbled phrases. No coherent full items or outcomes are present.

East Buffalo Rept

Fragmentary OCR Note With Erratic Proper Nouns

A garbled OCR fragment lists odd terms and names including lambs, ble and lambe receipts, and mentions notable items like Pod Hale and Rita Oo. The readable content is limited to scattered references without a coherent event or clear participants.

Rita Oo Wethers Hale

Unclear OCR: cattle market items and prices fragment

Fragmented text lists cattle terms, prices, and bids with many unreadable terms. It mentions cattle, veal calves, boxes, prime, and values like 4400 but the source is garbled and lacks coherent events or entities.

OW City Market Report Shows Mixed Commodity Totals

The ledger lists balances and certificates with a closed bid for cash shipments. It shows a $7.4 barrel average and 507 barrels, plus June figures and an additional 212 barrels.

Boytletredit

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