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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
2
Indications from Schuylkill County show a period of exceptional activity in business and new industries. Reports note mine and factory resumptions in Pottsville and Tamaqua, rising rail and housing activity, new tenements, and widespread construction as wages, bank prosperity, and trade surge.
Special to The Scranton Telhune Forest City says the Sunday school convention will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday September 2. The morning program includes devotional service by Pastor Lon Steelman at 9:00, welcome address by Thomas Brown Sr., response by Alfred Bowes, an address by Rev. A. Williams on Is the influence of the Sunday School Declining, and a business session at noon. Afternoon sessions feature devotional by Rev N Bevan, address by Rev W Warhilo on Our Strong Points and How to Sustain Them, a discussion led by Ralph Miller, and a paper by Harry Curtis.
Pittston Pennsylvania lists horse entries for the Luzerne County Fair at West Pittston September 20 to 22 1899 with purses of 200 and 250 and several named horses owners and handlers from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns. Special races include a 2.25 class trot or pace and a 2.29 class. Entries close September 16.
Senator Goebel of Kentucky, Democratic governor candidate, tells a Pennsylvania visitor he was born in Sullivan county and lived in Luzerne county. He recalls a Luzerne County childhood, a Bradford County grandfather farming, and a Towanda area home still standing.
A two year old girl near Kresgeville was caught in a threshing machine Friday afternoon. Her leg was crushed between the cog wheels, and doctors amputated below the knee to save her life.
John M. Brewer, longtime public school teacher in Monroy and Northampton counties, died at his home in Hin about dawn after rising in good health. Death attributed to apoplexy. Brewer was a well known resident of Canadensis, Haroodsburg.
About 4000 attendees gathered for the fourth Columbia County Veterans association reunion in Millville. Mayor Eves extended the welcome, Major Isane Seeshola replied, and local Republican and Democratic leaders spoke, focusing on honoring veterans. Officers elected include Lt Russell Karns as president, A S Smith as secretary, and John R Keeler as treasurer. next year’s event moves to Benton.
Chief Clerk Fick reports to Superintendent Wentz that Jersey Central offices will relocate to Jersey City on Oct. 1. Clerks from Mauch Chunk pack today. named movers include Fick Kuehner O Sol Prevost Kuntz Mandara Pohst, with several married men among them and others still unattached. Some own handsome residences in Mauch Chunk.
Wilkes Barre September 17 The striking miners at Nanticoke received last month’s pay and the total paid for the first time in twenty years fell below seventy thousand dollars. A meeting of miners and citizens’ committee is planned for Monday to push a settlement. J T Beery of Algoma Virginia moved thirty striking Polish and Hungarian miners and their families to work in southern mines.
Special to The Scranton Tribune Towanda Sept 17 The widow of the late Charles B Moore of North Orwell is granted a pension of 12 per month Her husband was a private in Company M Ninth Pennsylvania regiment A letter from the U S pension commissioner says this is the first pension granted to a widow of the Spanish American war.
In Shamokin on Friday Frank Balbers assaulted his wife when dinner was not ready, striking her with a flatiron and jumping on her until she was paralyzed. He fled but was captured yesterday. Mrs. Rolbert may not recover.
Mt. Carmel reports George F. Landusey, a tailor, injured in the Dunellen wreck in January, reached a settlement with Lehird Valley Railroad for 80. He lost one tooth.
Shamokin Coal company has bought the Natt alie colliery and will resume within two weeks, employing about 1400 men. The mine has been idle since 1907 due to a quarrel among stockholders.
Pottsville report states the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company will operate all fifty two collieries in the region for the next three months, maintaining full working days and output across the mines.
Miss Lertha Younken of Williamsport and Dr. William M. Ash of Pittston were married Friday evening at the bride’s home in Williamsport by Rev. J. D. Davin of the Pine Street Methodist Episcopal church. Anita Ash of Pittston served as maid of honor and guests from Pittston included Mr. and Mrs. George Ash Mrs. Atwater and Miss Succo. The groom is well known in the city.
The death notices record Stephen Clark of Klageton and a widow of Abner Wilcox in Clinton, both aged 40 and 80 years respectively, with survivors including two sons. A. L. Wilcox of Clinton and A. J. Wilcox of Honesdale are named as sons. Annie Line ton of Wilkes-Barre died at the City Hospital from appendicitis at age 16 after two weeks of illness.
The fourth annual fair of the Luzerne County Fair Association opens this week at West Pittston grounds, running four days from Tuesday. Premiums total 7000 with entries from Pittston Aldenville Scranton Wilkes Barre and other towns. Attractions include Japanese acrobats daily and a balloon ascent. Friday features Silver Chimes 2.084 owned by J L Crawford Scranton aiming to beat the 2.18 track record.
The Avoca Electric Light company won the contract to illuminate Barnum shaft and shafts 9 and 10 at the Pennsylvania Coal Company's collieries in Pittston. Poles and wires are in place, with work rapidly advancing to other pits. The scheme will need more than twice the current Avoca plant capacity, including an additional dynamo and engine.
The mid states district furniture manufacturers from Southern New York and Northern Pennsylvania formed a permanent group named the Elmira and Middle States Furniture Association at a meeting in Waverly New York last week. Officers chosen are President H C Hall of Waverly secretary L R Frost of Towanda and treasurer John Williman of Williamsport. Thirty five delegates attended and next session will be in Williamsport.
Towanda reports the third annual reunion at Wyalusing with forty to fifty veterans marching in, a drum corps guiding the procession, and the meeting held at Brown's opera house. Colonel Overton was named president and J. D. Johnson secretary. next gathering set for Towanda in 1900.
Towanda notes mark the fifty second wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Codding of LeRaysville. A guest who attended the marriage was present at the celebration. The couple enjoy independence and happiness after years of labor and have accumulated a small fortune.
Towanda reports the cannon used at past soldiers encampments drew 63 dollars at a constable's sale in Athens last week. The item, once a festive signal, changed hands amid modest bidding and local interest.
Pittston advances conflict with the People's Telephone Company over a city ordinance requiring two hundred subscribers and a functioning line within two years, plus bond posting. Obits include Stephen Clark and William Harrison. Dr. William Miller Ash wed Hertha Younken. church group schedules a tempenny literary contest with a chorus prize of 3 dollars and seven choirs entered.
Two Virginia farmers from Fincastle report chronic diarrhoea lasting years, cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a few doses. They bought it from W E Casper, a local druggist, with Matthews Bros as agents.
Local Bradford County items report James Ridgeway taking the LeRayeville Towanda stage route, new sawmill sights at Noxen, and Towanda’s steam heating in service. Highlights include hospital corps notes from Manila, legal moves by Canton water petition, and visits by residents such as William Jackson of Chicago and Levi Blakedell near Towanda.
Miss Lilian Richards guests with friends at Susquehanna while Mrs. Rogers returns to Denver. H B Benedict preaches a “David Harum” sermon. Governor fixes October 24 for Shew and Eagan executions. King’s Daughters plan Sept 2 entertainment at Mrs Bryce Stewart’s. N G Park takes public school post in Kikland, Pa. Rev A L Benton on monthlong vacation. W & Pierson of Brooklyn visit county seat. M B Bernstein of Binghamton calls on friends. Carlton Shafer departs for Princeton. Mrs GB Thatcher and Anna return from Carbondale. Kew ML Cooke of Bradford County preaches. Lt Gov Gobin to speak at Harford fair. Attendees at Tunkhannock fair include TL Allen, Wright, Cruser. Mrs A B Byrne visits Binghamton. Mrs Mary Fitch visits Whiteboro. M L Backus and daughter Lillian return from Philadelphia. Len Backus visits town. Ladies Aid M E church holds monthly tea at Mrs T D Morris house.
New York markets soured as the bank statement caused rapid liquidation across sectors. Metropolitan and other rail stocks fell sharply while sugars, tobaccos, and steel led losses. wool prices and bank reserves adjusted amid heavy selling, with a cautious late rally fading into continued demoralization.
Fragmentary OCR yields a list mentioning dairy items and prices with unclear names and places. Readable bits show cream and potato related terms with odd spellings and figures like $1.7 and $1. The piece appears to be a local notice or advertisement with mixed garbled names and addresses.
New York report lists Minnesota patents and bakers in a terse market style. Items include rye flour and regional notes with abbreviated firms and numbers, reflecting industrial activity and commodity references.
Market notes from Philadelphia list prices and demand for wheat, corn, oats and rye with firm and improved checks. Quotations for white and mixed wheats, western creamery and poultry items appear alongside large volume totals for grain deliveries and storage.
Wheat futures fell on September and December contracts amid large receipts and weak cash demand. Corn held firm with September and December gains, while oats and provisions showed little change. cash prices for flour, wheat, corn, and related products were listed along with various grade quotes.
East Buffalo market report notes steady cattle and feeder prices with some declines from yesterday. Mixed trades seen in hogs and sheep with various grade descriptions, buyers and sellers adjusting futures and spot bids for the day.
Receipts for the week show strong cattle demand with firmer prices and active sales. Heavy and medium cattle hold steady while fat cows enjoy good demand. sheep and hogs also report active trade with prices firm for high grade lots.
Cattle demand remains firm with heavy bones and large receipts noted. Sheep and lamb trade shows strong activity with cull and feeder demand, while total receipts include about 14 080 cattle heads and 16 000 sheep and lambs reported in Chicago.
Fragmented OCR note outlines cattle market mentions East Liberty and York types with scattered names and abbreviations. It notes potential buyers, workers, and prices in a rough ledger style, but specific events or outcomes are unclear from the readable text.
A garbled OCR segment from a New York report references figures and terms like Rhee and Veals with unclear context. The readable portions mention a meeting, names, and possible references to people or groups, but the text remains largely indecipherable.
Fragmentary text reports Birferred balances and a small cash bid, with no sales or shipments confirmed. No distinct entities or locations are readable from the damaged line.
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