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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1899

Page

3

Exciting Races At Stroudsburg Monroe County Fair

The Stroudsburg event drew a large crowd with the Women's Christian Temperance Union distributing tracts. Horse entries included Beasley and Persaroa with races featuring detailed heats and times. finalists and judges listed as the afternoon program unfolded.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Scranton Scranton Teihune Stroudsburg Paseot Monroe County Werman Anne Mex Paul Tow Dinetag Steven Dammer Jnrd Froteher Alfred Belfry Journ Froutehes Wort Charles Tolman Jamee Brown Tae W. R. Levering Sclota Hy Arndt Mochelher Charles Johnson Fe Ofelowk Te Waters WH Melick VM. Rhodes Br. m Lewis J. Martion Newton S. J Favorita Antizella J. A. Miller Girardville, Pa Atlawood Bay G M. J. Perrin Pittston Mand Vi Thomas W. Willilames Hridgeton Perarola Wo Alves Guilford Perarole

Welsh's Unconventional Marriage Quest Baffles County

In Stroudlahurs James Welsh of Drovers Tome advertised for a wife claiming the partner would oversee affairs at home. He has received many inquiries but has yet to pick, says his daughter who recently wed. Welsh, widowed, lives with his daughter and plans to time his second marriage with careful thought.

Stroudlahurs James Welsh Tome Hing Bensinger Ise Hubbas Promyneore Weilsh Drovers Tela Welsh Bie Near

Welsh's marriage prospects set for near future decision

About fifty years ago Welsh faced changes and now at about seventy he prefers a wife aged twenty five to forty five. He is expected to reach a conclusion within ten days.

Trustees contest over East Stroudsburg school rights

Proceedings begin to determine rights of James Fenner and Hoffman against state trustees Mosara Millen Schwars and Dickson over the East Stroudsburg school. The recent normal election stirred tensions but the fall term opened strong, aided by Prof. George P. Bible.

Scranton Stroudabure Segley Rowenkrans East Stroudsburg Nornmil Seteu Fenner T. ¥. Hoffman Obadiah Zimmerman East Stroudshburn School Mosara John J. Millen Schwars

Democratic Primaries Held Across Luzerne County

Wilkes Barre reports Democratic primaries scheduled Saturday 4 to 7 pm in election districts. County turnout expected. county offices list candidates including A M Frens for Judge, Fred C Kirkendall and James Cool for treasurer, and several contenders for county commissioner from towns like Miners Mills Plymouth, Harveyville, and Hazleton.

Wilkes-Barre wooRv Venthon Armory A. M. Frens Hatees Fred C. Kirkendall James Cool Farregister W. J. Hibbs West Pittston FF. Santer Wapwallopen Por Patriek Finn Miner's Mille Thomas Brenan Sterling Koons Harveyville Frank Brockway Beach Haven George W. Graver Nanleoke EF. J. Fallon Haxleton Cornelius O Donnell Beastleton

Lehigh Valley Introduces Block System Across Route

The Lehigh Valley Railroad starts a block system this week. Freight trains will stop five minutes and passenger trains five minutes at each station after a preceding train departs. No train may pass a station before the preceding train has cleared it, with new block stations to be placed at uniform intervals.

Boowlal Beranton Tunkhannock Lehigh Valley

Leprosy Scare Reported in Nanticoke Town

Reports from Nanticoke alert residents to a suspected leprosy case described as a genuine disease in the town. Benjamin Lee, secretary of the state board of wealth, plans to dispatch a fleet to investigate and determine if the case is from leprosy and arrange transfer to Whitman Island for treatment.

Wilkes-Barre Nanticoke Joomsy Vietin Arabian Young Benjamin Lee

Detective Pursues Elope Pair Extradition to London

County detective Johnson carries extradition papers to the American Embassy in London for Ales John A Jones and Chore Baundera the pair accused of forgery and conspiracy in Wilkes-Barre. Mrs Jones allegedly forged her husband’s signature to obtain 8600, then fled with Stevenson. The couple were arrested on reaching Liverpool. authorities hold them as Moore seeks return within a month.

Wilkes-Larre Johnson Hae Liverpool London John A. Jones Chore Baundera Paresons Elopers Mra Jones Clopern Wilkes-Barre T. J.hase Itsens Chase Brovenson Eoon van Mir Jones Stevenson Jones Howee Moore Ife England Durance

Tag on girl directs search for father in Pennsylvania town

Hazleton Sept 7 a tag pinned to the waist of an eighteen year old German girl named Maria Wolf directed officials to her father Charles Wolf at 30 East Green street West Hagleton. She had just arrived from New York and spoke little English until a baggage master who spoke German helped her.

Hazleton Maria Wolf Charles Wolf East Green Street West Hagleton Wyoming Street New York Miss Wolf Fenstermacher Germany

Youngest Enlisted Soldier in War Revealed in Pottsville

Pottsville records claim William Taylor as the youngest enlistee in the rebellion. Born in Pottsville Now 1548 he joined at 12 years 9 months and 2 days old on August 15 1861 and later reenlisted. He now resides in Shamokin and has a son in the Sons of Veterans. At a Philadelphia G A R parade he marched with his veteran father John W Taylor both members of Lincoln Post MD Shamokin.

Pottsville William Taylor Shamokin Taylor

Marriage of Frederick Cross to Miss Emma Hughes in Maynouth

Frederick Cross wed Miss Emma Hughes in Maynouth at the bride's parental home on Jeanette Street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. T. Matthews of Elm Congregational Church, with a large gathering of friends attending. A reception followed the rites. Attendants included Misses Susan King Ruth Thomas and Clark Hunteman and Mia Welchel of Scranton.

Wilkes-Barre Frederick Cross Emma Hughes Maynouth David Hughes Jeanette Street J.T. Matthews Elm Congregational Church Susan King Ruth Thomas Clark Hunteman Miamantel Welchel Scranton

Brill Receives Dewey Connection Battle Wages

Arthur Brill of Highton receives notice from Washington that his share of prize money for his role in the Mania Hay battle will total 3140006. The funds come from the bureau of navigation. Brill served on the Olympia with Admiral Dewey and was among twenty six sailors who landed at the village after the Spanish fleet sank.

Highton Arthur Brill Washington Bureau of Taavigation Brill Olympia Admiral Dewey Vile Armen

Neighborhood Deaths Fill Local Obituary Pages

Judge Ferman Hamburger dies at North Wales Pay after lingering illness at 71. He served as Carbon County judge 25 years ago and was a prominent figure in Hanover Township. Other obituaries note Mrs Edward Consine and Mrs Michael Mahon, ages 78 and 41, plus deaths of Miss Annie Magroe, Thomas J. Moore, Frank Manning, and John Layman, with funeral plans and survivors listed.

Ferman Hamburger North Wales Carbon County Honrhe Weston Goss George W. Cowe Ied Hock Lugerne County Ole Tere Singleton M Wilkes-Tlatre Jammer KK Kittle George W Hod Rock Herbert Bloomsbury Bruce Oren Wood Bradford Mire George N. Merthew Twrwoodwe Hine Sorter Biull Catin Tery John Layman Preperdus Farner Lime Hill Bradford County Annie Magroe Mahanoy City Werner Turaday Alfred Seddon Frank Manning Centremoreland Township Wyorling County

Final Meeting of Men's Convention Executive Committee

The final meeting of the executive committee of the Men's Convention was held at the site of A at Buet mit on Wednesday evening. Bids outstanding were presented and acted upon. the treasurer was instructed to send checks to indicated companies. The session closed with remaining business tied to the convention and committee adjournment. Alternely hares Wo Dewaon of Scranton attended. The Equity case hearing regarding Matthewron and Gardner adjourned to Wednesday. Kept 2. 10, owing to Tineman not attending Friday evening.

Mlemen Buetmit Lintes Mrantedine Towanda Fest Uy Devil Athens No. Jaf Monteose Fitet Heat Areeering Company Ine Narade Tole Extetones Alternéy Hares Wo Dewaon Scranton Trnkhannock Matthewron and Gardner Factoryville Borat Achool Wietriet Whurndiv Feltige Tinham TL Vronaer Th Terie Hung Khaner

Band's Baker Performance Not In Town For Contest

The text notes the Baker selections were played without the participating band present and suggests Lende should offer an explanation.

Baker's

Univoralist Convention Day Two Yields Talk and Plans

The second day of the Univoralist convention featured sermons and meetings led by Rev. R Beardsley and Rev. J Til inghast. Committees reported on temperance opposition to alcohol sales and district missionary work with plans approved for a new auxiliary and state mission funding efforts.

Hopbottom I. Tifany Azure Humber Loomis Oannle Tee R. Beardsley Eldridlse Revo C. Tt. Beardslev Wits Ant James Tilinghast Sage Dietriot Ron Beardasey Stranton Moundsley Felde

Bogert Trial Opens in Wilkes-Barre Mailcase

Williamsport September 7 The trial of FE Bogert former Wilkes-Barre postmaster on charges of opening letters not his and misappropriating funds began in U S District Court. Prosecutors D A Heiner and aides report two clerks testified before adjournment as little of interest occurred.

Williamsport FE. F. Bogert Wilkes- Barre United States District Court Bogert Willian C. McLean J. T. Lenahan James Scarlett Heiner John B. Meyers D. M Miller

Railroad Echoes

Special to The Scranton Tribune reports George Phillips of Susquehanna may be named yardmaster at Ararat’s new Erie yard. The Erie keeps the 18.20 round trip rate Chicago to New York and seeks no arbitration agreement. Baldwin Locomotive Works builds fourteen Atlantic type fast compounds for the Erie. The engines haul heavy trains at sixty mph as the railroad plans to carry government mail between New York and Buffalo, aiming to beat Central time.

Susquehanna George Phillips Erie Ararat Chicago New York Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Buffalo New York Central

Dewey Glee Club Rehearsals and Labor Day Parade Tickets

The Dewey Glee Club resumes pregular rehearsals. About 950 tickets were sold to the Scranton Labor Day parade by local vendors. United Mine Workers of America 1005 met in the opera house to discuss wage disputes after miners claimed they were underpaid. Foreman Benjamin Maxey refused to remunerate workers, prompting a postponement of the meeting. A. Le Morgan is in Montrose today. Alfred Waters returns from a trip to Millers Grove and Old Forge to visit family.

Dewey Glee Club Scranton Vitarly Foral Union United Mine Workers of America, Moet Opera House Thase Benjamin Maxey

Most Effective Cholera Remedy Sold Locally

Residents urged to purchase Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in advance for use during peak season or night hours. The medicine is touted as highly effective for bowel complaints and widely sold by Matthews Brow, wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain's Matthews Brow

East Buffalo Market Prices For Cattle and Hogs

East Buffalo buyers report mixed demand across cattle hogs and sheep. Prices shown include varied lots such as heavy yearlings light weights and cull stock with bids around 14 to 16 dollars for certain classes.

East Buffalo Bopt Welling

Market decline dulls gains as foreign woes weigh

New York stocks drifted lower as higher money rates and weak foreign markets dampened sentiment despite pockets of activity in industrials and railroading issues. notable advances were limited to a few names like Tennessee Coal and United States Leather, while many major rail stocks fell 1 to 2 percent and overall volume ran about 400,500 shares.

New York South Africa Industrale Tobacco Brookian Transit Federal Steel Pullmin Palice Promed Steel Car Preferred United States St. Maul Grangera Colorado Hack Kansas Texas

Local Dairy Trade Note Amid OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text lists dairy terms and placeholder names, with scattered phrases about creameries, potatoes and lemons per box. It appears as an unreadable trade notice or column snippet lacking coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities.

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Market News

Philadelphia buyers and sellers report mixed conditions in grain and produce. White and mixed wheats, corn, and oats show varied offerings while butter and dairy items reflect steady to lower prices. Poultry and chick purchases note rising demand for spring stock with several regional suppliers listed.

Fragmentary OCR Item From Local Page

The readable text fragment lists scattered words and names including Hanize Latine Reewipis-Pivit and mentions numbers such as 2 and 110. The passage lacks a clear event or story, offering only disjointed fragments rather than a coherent news item.

New York Grain and Produce Market Report Summary

The New York grain and produce market shows mixed activity with limited demand and weak early trading. Prices drifted as elevators reported slow receipts and cautious selling while creamery and dairy items traded steady to firm amid fluctuating futures.

Auction Report Details Prices and Animal Sales

A mixed auction lists receipts with figures totaling 6205.71 dollars. Biocon items and various livestock including bulls cows and heifers were sold at the event held at the noted venue.

Sage Tetithe Aermelo

Fragmented OCR News Snippet With Jumbled Names and Places

A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names and locales including BAS Tompeter RRA Og and Satie references. It mentions markets, sales, dates, and various place names such as SLC and Makati with unclear actions and figures, yielding a jumbled record of events.

Ere Bas Tompeter RRA Erie Uel Satie Geoot Teter Lewvy Hate Pere View Dinalon Atithe Etwaihy Dante Fey Eac Loumbe Sli Cee Federline Ehulte Wettern Minge Torker Colling Makati Aertes Tey Nige Ate TSO

Unclear OCR Item From New York Dates

Fragmentary OCR text from a New York page dated September 7 shows garbled names and items. Readable parts mention a list of people and possible events or notices without coherent context or identifiable actions.

East Liberty Cattle Market Report Confused Fragments

Fragmented OCR text from East Liberty cattle market notes shows scattered names and terms. Despite garbled lines, references to buyers workers weather and the BLM appear among incomplete phrases and stray capitalized words.

Oil Market Ledger Figures and Averages

Fragmentary market notes show totals and averages including cash settlements and cargo shipments. Mentions buyers and sellers, and a few price points, but the text is incomplete with unclear dates or entities.

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