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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1899

Page

2

Sudden death shocks Bradford County judge B M Peck

Judge B M Peck president judge of Bradford county courts died at his home in Yoranda after a seizure. A veteran soldier and early York County politician, his long public service included prothonotary, bank director and eventual judge. The funeral is planned for Tuesday afternoon.

M. Peck Bradford County Smithfield Hezekiah M. Peck Mhode Twand Smithield Smpithities Academy Susquehanna Molleeiate Trettate Bluham Smith Taw Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Getoher & Th Butes Mott Chancelloraville Hazel Grove Peckalweys P. A. Overton Citivers’ National Bank

Markle seeks heavy damages in Eagleton trustee dispute

George T Markle of Eagleton sues Alvin Markle John Markle and W W Smith Jr for 100 000 alleging conspiracy and defamation before Judge Ferguson. He claims they falsely accused him of refusing to comply with an Orphans Court decree and sought his removal as trustee after two years of withheld accounts. He was arrested then released with attachment quashed.

Wilkes-Tarre George Markle Eagleton Alvin and John Markle W. W. Smith, Jr Falal Joseph. Ferguson Orphans’ Court Philadelphia County Philadelphia Hazleton

An Intelligent Goose from Shamokin Passes On

William Lawler of Tucker Mill mourns the loss of a famed goose that gained renown in the Schuylkill valley for its intelligence. The bird, 27 years old by account, was part of the Lawler family life, famously meeting meals at each whistle signal from dawn to dusk, and its return drew long crowds.

Shamokin William Lawler Tucker Mill Schuylkill Valley Lawler

Mills to Restart at Pottsville Factory

Pottsville reports the idle rolling mill of the former Pottsville Iron and Steel plant to resume in a few weeks after a Philadelphia capital syndicate bought all interests and introduced new machinery. The Schuylkill Haven rolling mill, idle over a year, has also resumed operation.

Potteville Pottaville Tron and Steel Company Philadelphia Capitallots Schuylkill Haven

Wayne County Girl Gored by Heifer in Near Fatal Attack

A Wayne County girl was attacked by a heifer, caught on its horn and nearly killed. The incident occurred in Honesdale and was reported in October. Authorities advise caution around livestock and note the seriousness of the injury.

Wayne County

Beechwoods Girl Gored by Heifer Prized by Stable

Josie Lane, a young daughter of Fred Lane, Beechwoods, was attacked by a horned heifer as she approached a stable. The horn pierced her neck and mouth, she was carried on the horn for a distance, then fell unconscious. Sixteen stitches were needed. she is expected to recover.

Josie Fred Lane Beechwoods

Fierce Family Quarrel Ends With Woman Fatally Injured

At Lime Ridge on September 1 a domestic dispute between the Bower and Lafranch families led to Mrs. A Lafranch being struck on the head by Hurley Bower. She collapsed unconscious and later died despite efforts to revive her. Bower was jailed without bail as a result of the incident.

Lime Ridge A. Lafranch Hurley Bower Bower Lafranch Liatfranch

Lightning's queer prank at Cour School House storm

During a recent storm in Texas town, lightning struck the Cour School house where a prayer meeting was in progress. Miss Edith Goodman was hit by the bolt that traveled down the chimney through the stove doors, splintering the tent, desk, and floor. She was benumbed and shocked, and consciousness returned only after she was carried home.

Honcedale Cour Texas Edith Coodman Conscienancia

Not Leprosy Says Local Doctor

Whikes Barre Sept 1. Dr Joseph A M Simurl reports a supposed leprosy case is psoriasis a cutaneous disease with silvery scales on the superficial skin only. Dr Fmarl eutes says the disease is local and treatable but not permanently curable.

Whikes-Barre Joseph A. M. Simurl Fmarl Eutes

CATTLE POISONER REPORTED IN Sawkill AREA

Milford Sept. 10 farmers near Sawkill in this county report the death of about fifty cows and oxen in a few days. Hinted at work by a poisoner the principal loggers include ex-Sherit Hof fman eight cows Judd Hoffman the cowherd Chas Hridge oxen and David Newman yearling bull. State veterinarian to be called to investigate the matter.

Milford Sawkill Hoffman Judd Hoffman Chas Hridge David Newman

Pursed by Hard Luck Cycle of Mishaps Hits Laning Family

In Ross township Shickshinny Sept a gun accident injures Justice Laning's son. his daughter is wounded. days ago lightning struck the Laning barn and Henry Laning, 20, was burned to death. More misfortune befalls the family as events unfold in rapid succession.

Justice Laning Ross Township

Boy killed by lightning in Hazleton doorway

Howard Crale age 11 or 12 of New Boston was struck by lightning while seated in a doorway playing with his baby brother. The bolt hit him in the neck and he died. The house was badly wrecked.

Hazleton Howard Crale New Boston

Fusion Ticket for Old Monroe

In Stroudsburg on September 10 a western county farmers convention moved to nominate an Independent Democratic ticket for county offices with H.7. Kotz as lawyer. Jeremiah Pethermin was absent, and John T. Palmer supported fusion. A Democratic rally is planned with Palmer Creasy at the courthouse on September 28.

Epectl Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg H.7 Kotz Kote Jeremiah Pethermin John T. Palmer Republican Palmer Creasy Court House

Veterans Reunions Held for Various Civil War Units

Special to the Boragion Tribune Towanda Sept 10 the third annual reunion of survivors of Companies D G and K of the fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry will be held at Wyalusing on Thursday Sept 1 Colonel Edward Overton of Towanda is among the speakers The ninth annual reunion of Company K Harris Light cavalry was held in Troy last Thursday with more than ten comrades present Speakers included A C Fanting L T Manley and W Buck

Towanda Pennsylvanian Volunteer Infantry Wyalusing Bradford Berke Luzerne Lancaster Susquehannon Schuylkill Edward Overton Commany K New

Fireman’s Day in Montrose featuring visiting bands

Montrose to host firemen day next Thursday with Croton Hose Company of Owero New York and Nichola cornet band as guests. Gibson Cadet Band engaged to provide music, promising a highly successful parade in the town’s fire department history.

Montrose Croton Hose Company Owero N. Y Nichola Crotons Montross Fire Department

Armed man robs trolley crew in Pottsville

In Pottsville yesterday afternoon James Kramer of Orwigshire held up a trolley car crew with a loaded shotgun on the Pottsville Union Traction line. The crew escaped after motorman Charles Barker used the power to flee. Kramer was arrested by Detective John Ruts and jailed by Alderman H. B. McCool to await trial.

Pottsville James Kramer Orwigshire Pottsville Union Traetlon Company

Snake Its Own Antidote

Milton Molyneux was cutting brush in Lincoln Park Sullivan County when a rattlesnake bit his hand. He killed the snake, used its skin to bind the wound, drew out the venom, and returned to work without any mortal aid.

Towanda Sept. W Lincoln Park Sullivan County Milton Molyneux

Obituary notices from Pittston and nearby towns

Notices report deaths and funerals across Pittston Edwardsville Avondale White Haven and Stroudsburg. Anna Greenwood aged about 10 died of epileptic convulsions. M Chase of Dorranceton aged 0. Arthur Matthews 1 died of typhoid fever president of A OH Division 48 Plymouth. Olive Medley 47. Miss Jennie Black 60s. Mrs Foster 72 born in Cornwall England. Maud Chunk death details and funeral plans. Apple crop report notes immense harvest with presses running day and night to process lines of tamed apples.

Pittston Anna Plymouth Mary A St. Foster Maud Chunk Centre Streot Foster Cornwall England Jeffries

Guilty of Manslaughter in Kill of Jacob Capwell

In Towanda Samuel Heeman is convicted of voluntary manslaughter for striking Jacob Capwell age 20 with a bare fist during a drunken hotel yard brawl after a Wild West show on May 20. Capwell died the next morning.

Towanda Samuel Heeman Jacob Capwell Heeman Capwell

Western Branch Union formed in Susquehanna county

The Christian Endeavorers of the western district in Susquehanna county organize a local union to be called The Western Branch Union. A convention will be held at Hallstead on October 13.

Halstead Christian Endeavorers Susquehanna County Western Branch Union Hallstead

Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Murder Riots

Grand Jury returns true bills for murder in Edwardsville and Piketon cases. Frank Newhart shot his wife, Frank Woonus shot Leopold Wilkasky, and Charles Varguson shot William Pulver during riots. Also true bills in Second Oil Well riot. Towanda dispatch notes Great Event.

Wilkes-Harre True Bille Frank Newhart Edwardsville Frank Woonus Leopold Wilkask Charles Varguson William Pulver Piketon

Oil firm plans new well near South Franch on James Hidgway farm

An oil and gas company has decided to drill another well near South Franch on the James Hidgway farm about a half mile north of the current well. Drilling will start on the new well or resume on the old one once it is cleaned out.

Ern Oil and Gas Company South Franch James Hidgway Eaid

Wilkofski Verdict Names Stanley Werolls as Killer

Pittston Sept 10 coroner jury finds Leo Wilkofski died from a pistol shot to the brain the fatal shot fired by Stanley Werolls Striker No 20 The inquest heard testimony from Superintendent Evans Mine Foreman Evans and others detailing the riot at Stevens colliery on Sept 2 and the shots fired leading to the death and injuries The jury also notes grand jury true bills against Stanley Werollski for murder and others for manslaughter and riot charges

Pittston Leo Wilkofaki Stevens Tny Squire Ehret McKee Evans T. Th. Evans Stanley Werolls Traber Harry Haines W. H. Miller Wilkoseki Dent George Brandon Wilkofski Samuel Traber Stanley Bevan Leo Wilkofski Stanley Wecalis Parker BR. Ehret James Howell Gedilla George Halistead W. C. Smith Stanley We

Mischief at Clear Spring Mine in West Pittston

A disturbance at Clear Spring Colliery in West Pittston involved William Dolan who, while intoxicated, started a mine engine injuring the shive wheel and forcing six workers to evacuate. Dolan was arrested and jailed after the incident.

Ra Wen Dolan

Bradford County News In Brief From Wyalusing to Towanda

A two headed snake exhibition occurs at a Wyalusing drug store. A. H. Harris takes over Mehoopany lumber mills. George F. Chamberlain visits Bradford County from Chicago. Towanda to host a three day harvest festival at Salvation Army barracks. A Bradford County fair wedding promoted. L. Bull visits son Edward in Scranton. A Towanda Township resident convicted as common or cold. may recuperate under Sheriff Fell. Towanda Borough school debt shrinks from 11000 to 9500. M. Smith becomes traveling salesman for Elmira liquor house. Class of 08 reunion at Caughwow? Bingham Collegiate Institute noted. Frost reported in Wilmot Township. Stephens Stewart Culver law firm dissolves. Fayre business retained by Stephens. others operate solo in Towanda. The Finish of Mr Fresh company to stage in Hale’s Opera House Tuesday evening. Manager Ruby promises strong season. Towanda hosts potential wholesale produce and grain hub site with central location and capable partners.

Wyalusing A. H. Harris Mehoopany George F. Chamberlain Chicago Lugerne Lackawanna Bradford County Coton Salvation Army Towanda Bradford County Fair F Ll. Bull Edward Bull Scranton Sheriff Fell Wassuet M. Smith Cale Aman Elmira Bunquehanna Frost Wilmot Township Stephens, Stewart & Culver Sayre Mr. Stephens Stewart and Culver Mr. Fresh Hale's Opera House Ruby Central

Not the Wisest Way Buy Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy Now

Advertisement urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. Claims it is the most successful medicine in the world and recommends keeping it at home, with Matthews Bros as wholesalers and retailers.

Matthews Bros

The Markets Learn From Bank Statement News

New York markets show mixed signals as railroad stocks move narrowly and a stronger cash position surprises forecasters. Major gains in Manhattan and Metropolitan Holdings buoy sentiment while the bany statement reveals excess cash of 2 010 000 and a $6 016 700 contraction in Jenna. Total stock sales reach 228 800 shares.

New York Nimnem Tenn Bears Colorado Manhattan Brooklyn Lackawanna London Exchange Paris Jenna Tl Os Treasury

Fragmented Trade Notice listing groceries and prices

Corrected by Mr. G. Dale, 2 Lackawanna Avenue. Butter-Creamery Wes print Cle Wes fresh 20 Bees-Select western Wigs nearby plate To Chees-Full cream new Wale ec Beans-Per Wn chiles marrow h7hi median L55 FG Onlune-Per te Ge Potatoes-Pie bu Fe Jomunt-per box Flour-.00

G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Wairy

Fragmented 19th century market tally shows farm goods and wheat

An OCR fragment records mixed September farm items and quantities including western creamery notes, meats, poultry, and large grain figures such as 600 barrels of wheat and 28,000 bushels of corn, with various regional terms and odd spellings.

Philadelphia Mieady Livia

New York Grain and Produce Market Summary

The New York market showed dull activity with mixed prices. Winter patents and other cereals declined while No 2 red wheat locally closed lower amid heavy receipts and light demand. cotton futures remained easy with limited activity and modest declines across options.

New York Sept Minnesota Duluth Sgt Devine Qqatee Tee Yale

Jonas Long's Sons Presents Unrivaled Dress Goods Display

The store touts a thorough collection of dress goods and silks on the main floor of Wyoming Avenue, boasting the most stylish Black Crepons and camel hair plaid fabrics. Competent salespeople guide customers through the finest fabrics, with attractive prices and varied stock for every purse.

Wyoming Avenue

Fragmented OCR Dairy Terms From An Old Ledger

The readable fragments mention creamery names and dairy terms such as western extra, imitation steamery, and cheese related notes. Several garbled proper nouns appear like Butler-Strong and Bealea, with references to creamery tables and large colored breeds. The piece resembles a historical catalog or ledger entry.

Siafic Ieock Mado Opthorn Bulter Weeteri Creamery Table Gialitee Jane Creamery Isa Qnse Mhal Imsc

Chicago Grain and Produce Market Summary

The Drevsis case verdict sparked excitement in Porte as markets closed with mixed moves. Wheat and corn lagged, soybeans steady, and provisions held firm amid uncertain demand and seasonal harvest outlooks.

Chicago Jaweer Uyenenbet Provietons Alent Tye Bawer Aren Vyteotoet Boaeran

Market Report Notes Weak Cattle Demand and Steady Wheat Prices

Chicago cattle offerings showed weak demand with prices effectively nominal for all grades. Wheat and barley saw steady gains in the latest market report with cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts mixed and prices influenced by regional conditions.

Markets Report Shows Mixed Signals Across Commodities

Cattle futures hold steady as demand appears uneven with feeders slow to move. Corn prices ease in modest trading while hogs show mixed activity amid regional price shifts. Michigan and Verona areas noted as having subdued market tone with lighter volumes overall.

Enlyea Verona Stadey Michigan

Philadelphia Soph. i decelpts for the week

Fragmented market report notes receipts and prices for cattle and calves. Mentions Beever cattle, Reef Cattle agency, Firm extra lots, reference to Gaile and Kate cows, and dressed beeves held firm. Mentions Jambstate Hoge-Siureng and westerns traded, with calves and moderate prices across various lots.

Philadelphia Soph Siureng We Uwe For Extra Westerns Athdiya Fue Ude Hye Tig Galye

Kaet Jolberts Opt 1 Trade Note

Fragmentary OCR lists items like cattle, prime edemas, and Yorkers with prices and vendors. The text appears as a jumble of misspelled goods terms, numbers, and scattered place names, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.

Kaet Jolberts Éatra Chelee Wethers St Hnsie Mommen

New York Livestock Report Amid Turbulent Markets

In New York today the livestock market faces uncertainty as sheep and lamb prices show volatility. Traders note ongoing demand shifts and tentative guidance from regional buyers, with some consignments drawing strong bids while others linger.

Fragmentary Credit Notice With Insoluble Details

A damaged OCR fragment references balances and certificates with cash values and shipping terms. It mentions credit balances around 1.40, a 14 dollar figure, and bids or shipments, but the exact entities, dates, and actions remain unclear.

Bepr Shilly Salem

Catarrh Cure Promoted by Hall’s Pills Company

Advertises Halle s Cure by Hall s & Vo Toledo Oh claimed to cure catarrh deemed incurable by doctors of past years. Promises internal relief from drops to permanent treatment and a $100 reward if it fails. Sold by druggists with Halls Fanny Pills as the best.

Halle Hens & Vo Toledo Adibows Cheney, & CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Northeastern Pennsylvania B. M. Peck George B. Markle LIFE Pottsville Steel Company Honesdale, Rept Saie Medic BurraLo N.Y Pike County Bolt Fusion Old Monroe Troy The Boragion Tribune Ben Apple Stroudsturg Christian Endeavor Union Grand Jury Horsford Stanley Weeolis Borantan Tribune Wall Street Review Ja. JL. & Co Mie Scranton, Fa Rot Atchison Tobnews Chile Chita M. & P Fiayl. Steel Tinton Scranton Board of Trade Exchange sToche Bil Punk Scranton Bovingetank Third Nations Bank Sphie Jon Banke PO Scranton Forging Co An Aneta, Trust & Safe Beranton Paint Co Bllark & Snover Co Curt & Snover Co Tron Peranton Axte Works Scranton Pasa Morikage Leese Mt. Vernon Coal Co Philadelphia Grain and Jonas Long's Jonas Long Cowperthwaite & Berghauser Bent Woted Pyle Neal Hope Buffalo Live Stock Market Fiel East Liberty Cattle Market New York Livestock Beevoe Aheep Lamla Gol Tambe Sheie Biehers Take Conia Bbe Nombiwally
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