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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1899

Page

3

Trout fishing case in Stroudsburg awaits ruling

A landmark question of law regarding lawfully catching trout with a landing net advances to a higher court. The Pohomatine preserve dispute involves J Price Weather and Lewis Elliott, with experts Storm and Palmer for the defense. If the ruling goes against anglers, it could end nonnet landings and impact trout fishing across the state.

Seranton Tribune Scranton Tribune Siroudaturg Craig J. Price Wether Philadelphia Lewsir Elliott Enme Tiess Township Wetherit Billo Tholt McMichaels John F. Storm A. Mitchell Palmer Charles B. Staples Wilton

Bradford Medical Society marks fiftieth anniversary banquet

The Bradford County Medical Society held its fiftieth anniversary banquet at the Ward House Towanda on September 1 with forty six members present. Guests from near and far included Drs Guthrie Taylor Waller Lathrop DeWater and others. Toasts reviewed fifty years of the Bradford County Medical Society with remarks on medicine law and future trends.

Scranton Tribune Bradford County Moesent Society Ward Howes le Sogiely C. H. Cut Packer Hospital Sayre Ward House George F. Terry Terrytown State Society Ll. W. Dennison Sabre 5. M. Woodburn Towanda

Twenty Five Years a Priest Bereroth of White Haven

Yesterday marked Rev Father Bereroth's twenty fifth year ordination and pastorate at the Catholic church of White Haven. A reception honoring the milestone drew congregants and guests, with attendees traveling from distant areas to pay tribute.

Wither-Bartme Father Bereroth White Haven

Priest Honored At Evening Entertainment

In the evening an entertainment was held where the beloved priest received a purse of $1,000. This morning a high mass was celebrated at the church and many visiting dignitaries offered congratulations.

Mixa Jean Aimilar Cranston Evory Bowser Chicago Kresto Langcliffe Church Avoca Rosser

Tilcomebure State Normal School opens large 210 senior class

Opening days at Tilcomebure State Normal School show record enrollment. The senior class numbers 210, the largest in school history, with around 500 students expected this term. Every room is occupied, marking an unprecedented fall term.

Bloomabure Tilcomebure State Normal Pehod

Montrose Fire Department Parade Delights Montrose Citizens

Montrose Pa Sept 14 The Montrose fire department held a fine parade with visiting Croton Hose of Owero and Gibson band among the major participants. Mayor Smith welcomed visitors while Attorney J S Green gave an apt reply. The procession moved through principal streets and ended with a special train departure for home, praised as one of the finest parades ever seen here.

Montrose Montrose Fire Department Croton iTcre Owero Trough and Heady Gibson Band Tarbell Smith J. 8. Green Owego Principe W. FE Tinathes Payne Brodhead George Baker H. W. Adame Qweso Fire Department Nichole Bend Croton Hose Company Frank Vanburry Pough Am Heady Chemical Company Warner Nesene Hook and Ladder Company Charles A. Deamy Montros Cleary Tie Sown Council Carrages Cooten Mowe Company Friomis Uh Montrare Ecoarse

Runaway Cars Damage Mines. One Week Shutdown

A burst of runaway train cars from Burnside struck and damaged two engines at Peerless drift near Shamokin yesterday. The incident forced mine operations to halt about half the mines for a week to repair the damage.

Shamokin Burnside

Obituaries from Schuylkill County and adjacent towns

Local obituaries note Lydia Kemmerly of St Clair and Mrs William Allison of Port Carbon dying after illness at home. Also listed are James M Geager of Shamokin a Civil War veteran. Annie Little and Mary Klinger of Tombchicken. Mrs Stanley Chidden of West Pittston. Miss Linzie Ann Evans of Wilkes Barre. Sister Mary Luke of Carbondale. multiple relatives and funeral plans across Carbondale Pittston Avoca Jermyn Scranton and surrounding areas.

AL Potaville Hospital Lydia Kemmerly St. Clair William Allison Coal Street Port Carbon Allison Mise Morris St. Chilr May Fanny Katie Schuylki County Willian Allison Shamokin James M. Geager Annie Little Mary Klinger Solomon Klinger Tombchicken Coninghim Cemetery Klinker Y. Frederick Minnich Tombicken Frank Tuttenhouse Holler Maycock Weasley Klinger Conyneham Hulahafer Catawissa Ritter Sun Wilies- Harre Exnert Hagen West Pittston Pittaton Cemetery Ming Linzie Ann Evans Mre Thomas Evans South Sher Man Street Wilkes-Barre Altor Margaret Sister Mary Luke Carbondale Mies Mary i iHren bin Vee Mra Luke O'Triee Avoca Carbhandale Cemetery Brosnera Tromas Jermyn James Alton Michael Patrick Luke Mia James Hartiet Scranton

Susquehanna County Notes of Death Crime and Politics

The remains of James Neymile from Scranton were buried in Laurel Hill cemetery after a large local turnout. A Bridgewater Baptist association session drew many from Susquehanna and Bradford counties. John Myers was jailed for burglary in Lanesboro, taken from a mob on Car nv an Island, with a grand jury awaited. A frost occurred on the hills near Susquehanna. Local political feud between the Susquehanna Transcript and Journal sparked renewed personal attacks over the Montrose register and recorder nomination.

Seranton Tribune Susquehanna James Neymile Scranton Laurel Hill Friendaville Erie Bridgewater Baptist Association Bradford Jackson John Myers Goodwin Robert Kishpaugh Lanesboro Offeer Washburn Myers Carnvan’s Justice Williams Montrose Busquehanna Busquehanna Transcript Journal Samuel & Wright Register and Recorder Transcript

Dutot Reported Dead in Monroe County Political Turmoil

The Monroe County independent Democrats face a destabilizing shock as news spreads that Dutot has died. The death shocks leaders amid a bitter contest with regular Democratic factions over the Register and Record role, with West End independents rallying to verify the report.

Htrowlebure Monroe Walter Dutetas West End Dutot

Noted pier figure Dulot reacts to death report

A well known live man Dulot, a leading figure among judges, commented on a death report with humor saying Vander may have been mixed up with him. He would rather be a live candidate than a dead millionaire any day.

Dulot Hoe Vander

Tunkhannock Fair Opens Third Day Races Reported

Special to the Beranton Tribune from Tunkhannock September 14 describes rough weather affecting attendance at Wyoming County fair day two, strong exhibits in the women’s department, a balloon ascent planned for today, and local horse races won by Nina B. and Major with purse details. Officials listed include J J Crawford and Charles Barlow as judges and Major H W Bardwell as starter. Ferkston cornet band provides music.

Beranton Tribune Tunkhannock Wyoming Baker Montress Horen Nina B Mr. Sherwood Mill City Maxey Rex Anna Lusssanna Poor Richard Hallstead Uncle Ned Malva J. J., Crawford Scranton Charles Barlow Geo L. Kennard Mesheppen T. B. Mead H. W

Accident at Pittston At New Railroad Bridge

A likely fatal accident occurred at the West Pittston bridge under construction for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Michael Keating of Pittston was struck by a rope that parted during hoisting, knocked from the trestle, and fell thirty feet onto the river pier. He is seriously bruised with a fractured arm, facial cuts, and suspected internal injuries. taken to Pittston hospital.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Susquehanna River West Pittston Michael Keating Phoenix Bridge Company Keating

Will Drink Spring Water From New Susquehanna Reservoir

Susquehanna, Sept. 14. With the completion of a new reservoir on the Dutchess farm in Jackson township the Susquehanna Water Company secures an ample supply of spring water. The 30 by 80 foot structure holds four barrels and cost 12000 dollars. The company also operates three main reservoirs on Jackson and Grand streets with a total capacity of 33 509 barrels and a total investment of 45090 dollars. All reservoirs are covered stone buildings, neatly painted and well kept.

Susquehanna Dutchess Jackson Township Susquehanna Water Company Busquehanna Jackson Street Grand Street Towl Press

Minister Accused in Larceny Case at Wind Gap

In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on September 4 Rev H S Rice of Wind Gap was arrested on larceny charges. Harrison Hahn of Wind Gap accuses Rice of taking railroad packages marked C from the Lehigh and New England depot on several occasions. Rice posted bail before Equire Ely of Wind Gap and his supporters insist on his innocence pending trial.

Stroudsburg H. 8 Rice Wind Gap Monroe County Harrison Hahn Hahn Lehigh and New England Railroad Eequire Ely

Man arraigned for murder after wife’s death

Frank Newhart of Edwardsville was arraigned in Wilkes‑Barre court for murder after a June 28 shooting that killed his wife. His lawyers requested a one week delay. Judge Lynch declined to interfere as the case heads to the next term.

Tudge Lynch Newhart

Local Virginia Farmers Credit Chamberlain Medicine Cure

Two farmers from Fincastle Virginia attest to chronic diarrhoea relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. J I Gibbs and I L Shaver report twelve years of illness cured by one and three bottles respectively. Casper druggist supplied the remedy. Matthews Bros act as wholesale and retail agents.

Gibba Fincastle Chamberlain

District officers elected at Towanda meeting

Towanda on September 14 reported district officers were elected at the meeting. Names and positions are listed in the official minutes, reflecting local leadership changes and upcoming community needs.

County convention outlines leadership for Patriotic Lone of America

The Canton event lists President A. FB Brutemean Towanda and officers F N Hubbard Vetoria master of forma A G Delpench recording secretary Dr J Faning financial secretary FE W Cole treasurer M T Hoxton conductor D G Smith inspector Ed Tomlinson guard Ely Diddle trustees J H Bailey D W Johnson O W Fawcett. The 1900 convention will be held at Troy.

Patriotic Lone of America Canton A. FB. Brutemean Towanda F. N. Hubbard Vetoria A. G. Delpench J. Faning FE. W. Cole Treneurer M. T. Hoxton D. G. Smith Ed. Tomlinson Ely Diddle J. H. Bailey D. W. Johnson O. W. Fawcett Troy

Death of Edward Gruver at Green Street residence

Edward Gruver of Wilkes-Durre died today at his father in law Levi West on Green street after an epileptic seizure at the Monroe county fair. He left a wife and no children. The remains will be taken to Wilkes-Barre this evening.

Beranton Tribune Sivoudwbure Edward Gruver Wilkes-Durre Levi West Green Street Monroe County Gruver West

Lehigh Valley Medical Magazine Resumes Monthly Issues

After eight months of dormancy the Lehigh Valley Medical Magazine has resumed active operations and shows signs of a prosperous future. It restarts at Glen Summit following a Lehigh Valley Medical Association meeting with Dr. Chas McIntire likely to lead the directing committee.

Wilkes-Barre Lahigh Valley Medical Magazine Lehigh Valley Medical Association Glen Summit Chas, McIntire

W C T U Convention Ends With Belle Kearney Address

Montrose Pa September 14 closing exercises at the Presbyterian church drew a larger audience than prior years. Miss Belle Kearney spoke for over an hour to a greatly pleased gathering during the convention.

Montrose Presbyterian Church Belle Kearney

Fifteenth Annual Milton Driving Park Fair Opens

The Milton Driving Park and Fair Association prepares for its fifteenth annual event in Milton, Pa on October 3 and 4 in 1869. Officials forecast the fair as the most successful in the association’s history as a new road provides access for attendees arriving by trolley car and horse teams.

Milton Driving Park and Fair Association Milton

Miner Buried by Gravel Fall Rescued in Palmyra

In Palmyra, James Tigue was buried under earth and gravel while walking near a high bank. He was rescued after workers labored to free him, ending a perilous position.

Honesdale Palmyra Townehin James Tigue Weleht

Recent Weddings in Shamokin and Hazleton

At Shamokin, Miss Maud Shipman married John Bertram Hagenbuch of Philadelphia at the home of Mr and Mrs John la Shipman with Rev. Dr J W Gittland officiating. In Hazleton, Miss Roberca L Alexander wed Arthur Lockwood of Berkeley California at the home of Leroy Alexander with Rev M Lu Srveer officiating. couple to reside in California.

John la Shipman Shamokin Maud Shipman John Bertram Hagenbuch Philadelphia J. W. Gittland Presbyterian Church of Hazleton Mra Leroy Alexander Mike Roberca L. Alexander Arethur Lockwood Berkley California M. Lu. Srveer Paviecopal Church

TUNKHANNOCK NOTES AND TOWN MEETING ACTIONS

The borough council met at the hose house with Rittridge Brown Hungerford and Sickler present along with Burgess Sampson Street Commissioner Carpenter and High Constable Harding. Receipts from the fremen convention totaled 111.50 in fines and 96.00 in licenses. expenses for detectives and extra police were 76.90. A resolution praised Detective Stephenson for his gratuitous service at the firemen’s convention and extended thanks to Binghamton officials. Street lighting contract with Wellsbach Light Co was approved at 1100 per year using the old plant system. Discussions covered lamp brightness of 1200 candle power and communications with Wellsbach about their street lighting. County Auditor G D Wright of Laceyville visited town Thursday.

Hose House Wednegday Rittridge Brown Hungerford Sickler Burgess Sampson Carpenter Harding Burkese Sampson Fremen Kittudge City of Binghamton Stephenson Reading Wellsbach Light Company G. D. Wright Laceyville Thureday

Town Entertainment and Health Ad Claims Curable Cata rrah

Social notices list town residents visiting and parade plans while an advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Cheney Toledo claiming constitutional cure. It markets testimonials and offers $100 reward for failures. Remains promotional and period-typical.

Markets Endure Losses After Early Rally In New York Trading

The market opened higher but gains faded late as traders shifted to profit taking and liquidity concerns. Grangers and related rail stocks led the declines while a few utilities and industrials recovered modestly, with overall activity subdued and bond markets showing mixed results. Total volume approached 482 thousand shares with several obscure issues moving more than usual.

New York Boot St. Paul Lonna Treasury Department Bert Gub-Treasury Pune Londo Ozerlin Enite Bank of England London Brooklyn Transit Tennessee Coal Polnta Snear Tolativo Loan Municipal People’s Gas Iron and Steel Storks Pullman Twin City Mobile Ohio Pacific Coast Knickerbocker United States

Unclear OCR fragment with scattered price and brand terms

Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered product-like terms, prices, and makers such as Witter-Creamery and Ole Hiee-Kileot Western alongside numbers and percentages. Content appears garbled and does not form a coherent news item or notice.

Dale Witter—Creamery Arkin Tsc

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Prices and Shipments

Market report from Philadelphia notes wheat contracts firming and grains mixed with quotes for corn oats and rye. Potatoes and poultry show steady to dull demand while flour shipments reach 3000 barrels and corn and wheat totals around 80 000 and 27 000 bushels respectively.

Philadelphia Wien Quito Towle Tlyas Brokore Leo Emall Wuakse

New York Grain and Produce Market Report

The New York grain and produce market shows quiet to unsettled trading across commodities. No. 1 northern Duluth wheat and corn prices moved marginally with spot markets firming briefly but easing, while butter and cheese prices appear stable to slightly lower in mixed dairy quotes.

New York Duluth Tee Atic Malia Pelgadee Imation Creamery Vette State Dairy Awe. de Jarre Leeaall

Wheat market mood and prices in Chicago trading

Fragmentary Chicago market notes show broad drops in wheat and overall price softness amid heavy September deliveries and unsettled short-term sentiment. Prices for corn and oats appear unchanged with scattered references to miscellaneous grain and livestock items.

Chicago Timothy Sev Lore

Livestock Market Report From Manhold Texas Auction

The message describes mixed cattle and calf sales at Manhold Texas with prices for cows heifers calves and hogs. It notes demand and prices for hogs cattle and sheep with some bartered values and mentions buyers and sellers.

Gowles Manhold Texas Pili Berlin

Unclear OCR item about cattle and wool trade receipts

Fragmentary report notes receipts related to cattle and wool goods with references to sheep lambs and workers. Mentions exchanges between individuals and a common hall, with unclear figures and dates.

Falriy

New York Trade Notes Mixed With Scattered Items

An assortment of cryptic market terms and product mentions from New York trading notes. References include fodling, veule blondy, vealh, fowl calves, eraser, bone and Star Merits along with scattered brand-like terms and quantities such as 100 and 60. The fragmentary text implies a busy, unresolved listing of goods and prices with several unreadable items.

New York

Unclear OCR: Cash Sale Bid Details for Shipments

Fragmentary OCR notes show a bid for cash sales of shipments with amounts like 5,000 and 2,000 dollars. Mentions Wilifiicones and THORL Kune with average figures and a shipment count, but key details are unreadable.

Mlcy Bop Ik—redit Lmianees Wilifiicones Mig Thorl Kune Averc Ame

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