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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1899

Page

2

Ex-Attorney General Palmer Reports on Chicago Trust Conference

Mr. Palmer, appointed by Governor Stoni, attended the Chicago trust conference and found a mix of political economists reformers architects and cranks. He notes the absence of a trust promoter and contrasts anti trust views with proposals to regulate or license interstate business. He singles out Mr Bryan as disappointing in both address and reception.

Wilkes-Narre N. W. Palmer Chicago Stoni Texas Arkansas Bryan Cochran Jawa Palmer Bald Texan

Golden Medical Discovery Ad Prompting Recovery Claims

A farmer recounts using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pills to treat catarrh liver and stomach problems after exposure to harsh work conditions. He reports improved appetite weight gain and overall health and urges readers to contact the doctor for a free sample.

Toa Wester Kieg John A. Calloway Columbus Georgia RH. ¥. Pierce Bubato N.Y Dr. Pierce Tam Pierce

Orator Bryan and southern delegates at the convention

The article describes Mr Bryan's remarks amid a convention where delegates from Texas Arkansas and other states pushed back. They viewed anti trust law as a remedy but their votes on resolutions show their confidence wavered, reflecting a tense political moment.

Bryan Marcke Cochrin Texas Arkanein Torney

Bove Indus trial association lays cornerstone in Wilkes Barre

The Wilkes Barre Bove Industrial association will lay the cover stone on Oct. 4 with exclusive internal exercises. One member will offer prayer another will speak and all will sing a song titled An Address to the City Fathers. Mayor Nichols will address trustees as city councilors sit on the platform. The group plans to rent the auditorium and upper floors for events and functions including suppers with modern kitchen facilities.

Wilkes-Barre Nichols Senate Toye’ Tnedustrial Association

Female labor scare hits Pottsville factories

Pottsville reports a shortage of female labor as shirt factories struggle due to lack of hands. Once many girls left the town during dull periods, now demand rises while local manufacturers struggle to find workers and factories consider relocating.

Pottsville Mottsville Odek

Weddings in Pottsville and surrounding towns

Multiple notices of upcoming and recent marriages across Pottsville Shenandoah Tamaqua Mahanoy City Honesdale and Wilkes Barre area. Names include Howard Fritzinger Mise Marie Fisher Robert Perneler Cora Reed Charles Gronewalt Kate Gillman Jane Rose Thomas A Gregr Mary Kock Nicholas Fiverling Mary Kittner Charles Britten Susie Rose Elizabeth Phillips Josiah Davis Edith Bedwarts Richard Neffert Adam Tucker Susan Bedford Patrick F Reddy Margaret Wade John Trabosch Carolina Denopolis R S Mercur Grice Houck Carmel Koitile Mina Knittle Fred Wintersteen with plans for autumn weddings and a wedding tour before settling in western home.

Howard Fritzinger Mise Marie Fisher Milnesville Wil Robert Perneler Cora Reed Pottsville Charles Gronewalt Mise Kate Gillman Waxleton Honesdale Jane Rose Thomas A. Gregr Patrick Hobbs Mahanoy City Mary Kock Shenandoah Nicholas Fiverling Misa Mary Kittner St. Magdalen’s Church Honeydale William Darvel Charles Britten Susie Rose Joseph F. Towhey Palo Alto Elizabeth P. Phillips Pottaville Pottaville, Missa Lottie Neffert Tamaqua Josiah Davis Lansford Tucedas Edith Bedwarts Richard Neffert Adam J. Tucker Susan Bedford Tucker Republican Patrick F. Reddy Margaret Wade Annunciation John Trabosch Carolina Denopolis F. W. Longinus R. S. Mercur Centralia Lenhfeh Grice Ho Port Carbon

Death claimed George Fetabrook after stroke in Athens

George Fetabrook, age 68, of Athens died Monday after a paralytic stroke from a fall in July. He had lived in Athens since then and previously worked in business in jail. Surviving sons are Charles of Washington, Gen L of Philadelphia, and Frank L of Athens. first wife Surenn Maiafeer died 1879, second wife Laura Moreach is survived. Funeral held at 4 PM from Wyoming Avenue residence with Rev. I C Murdock and Rev. Sprague officiating. pallbearers listed. interment at Forty Fort Cemetery in private ceremony.

George J Fetabrook East Athens Athens Binen Mwe Orwell Surenn EF. Maiafeer Laura Morechant Charles Th Weehington Philadelphia Frank L WL & Youn Kingston Wyoming Avenue I. C. Murdock Kingston Methodist Episcopal Church Tr. Sprague Seminary Christian Rach J. F. Nugent BR. Marev George Flanagan Gienn Page Mr Binom Moomsburg Forty Fort

Proceedings of the Lackawanna Presbytery Opening Sessions

The Lackawanna Presbytery convened in Susquehanna with exams for ministry candidates led by Rev. Dr. Robinson and others. Rev. William Jessup of Syracuse spoke on Syrian missions, praising growth and urging support for schools and institutions. The Towanda Susquehanna Collegiate Institute seeks funds as finances strain.

William Jessup Scranton Susquehanna Collegiate Institute Towanda KE. Robinson Stewart McLeod Nye Campbell Mr. Cowan Pecleville Dr. Robinson von Krug T Steinman Mr. Foster Feranton Syracuse Syria Jessup H. H. Jessup Heyrout New Brunswick Meeers Hy. A. Nye J. H. Cowan Bernice Church

Freedmen's board debt progress report by Dr Moffatt

Dr Moffatt reports the Freedmen's board contributions total 5499.78 with an 840000 debt from last May largely prepaid. About 40000 of the amount has been paid in.

Moffatt Freedmen's Board Board of Last May

West Pittston Fair Draws Small Crowd on Rainy Day

Heavy rain kept attendance near 200 at the West Pittston fair as the day’s program proceeded. Majors Gorman’s horse won the 2.46 class purse of 850 in three straight heats, with the 2.24 and 2.35 trotting or pacing events also held. aero display postponed to tomorrow due to wind.

Scranton Tribune Pittston West Pittston Fair Tribune Major Gorman Scranton Major S H. &. Gorman Scran Ned C. F. Austin Watie Niyn Wib Usughiv Walter J HOS. Gorman Wilkes-Barre Crissteeeaed The Aeronaut Exhi Wanda B. m Charles Jackson Wyoming Tor TOR Wacsvine Pendynebay Ak David Copperfield Charlee Jackson Fannie G M. Ty Perrin Pittaton Electric Prince MH. N Williams Babe John F. Dean

Trouble at Stevens Colliery Raises Labor Tensions

Pittston September 24. After a riot weeks ago at Stevens colliery, 15 workers remain at the mine for repairs. Foreigners warn they will halt work starting today with deputies guarding the scene. No Polander strikers appeared. Polish workers continue. Sheriff posts notices near the colliery to deter further unrest.

Pittston Stevens Harvey Allentown Fair Marly Oaliiery

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claims Maple Syrup Flavor

The finest leaf sugar inspires Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during preparation, giving it a maple syrup taste and pleasant take. It is presented as a universal cure for coughs colds grippe croup and whooping cough, claimed unequaled and fast acting, with Matthews Bros. as wholesalers and retailers.

Matthews Bros Wholetale

TUNKHANNOCK NOTES Entertainment for library fund planned

The Buffalo lecture bureau manager and Professor Morelock with Tunkhannock high school students organize five monthly entertainments to raise funds for the school library. They seek subscriptions to cover expenses before the engagement opens. Rod e of the Presbyterian church visits Susquehanna for a meeting. W Spickler returns from Trumansburg hospital after typhoid fever. VW Krain, formerly of thieves, now in town, sold his house and lot to Mrs. Susan Bisse of Mahanoy City.

Tunkhannock Buffalo Morelock Mctoner Rodee Presbyterian Church Suequehanna W. Spickler Paul Billings & Co Trumansbury Cortland Krain Walusine Susan Bisse Mahanoy City

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised by Cheney Co

An old newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy. It claims internal doses from 10 drops to one teaspoon affect blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any cured case that fails. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.

Schence Halle J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Ce Ae & Co

Markets Endure Wild Fluctuations On New York Exchange

New York September 10 marked a day of extreme volatility as prices swung widely and professionals closed accounts. Major stocks showed mixed results with heavy trading and a record Brooklyn Trowell stock dominated the session, while bonds and money markets remained largely steady.

New York Pricnas Continental Tobacco Colorado Tuel Consolidated Gas Federal Fteel Manhattan People's Gas Sugar, Tobacco Metropolitan Street Railway Brooklyn Transit Paul Rock Teland Burlington, Northwestern Great Western Chicago Tiwels St. Paul Duluth Chirag Traction Great Northern Reading First Brooklyn Trowelt Wien Maine Eyme Ponda

Fragmented OCR listing dairy and produce prices

Corrected by FHLG. Dale, 2 Lackawayne Avenues Rlutter-Creamery and other items show prices for butter, milk, beans, potatoes, and lemons. includes per bushel and per box figures with small totals and currency notes.

Dale Ula Otate H.m

Wheat and dairy prices report from New York market

Market notes from New York on September 2 describe flour and grain futures with mixed signals, No 1 northern wheat options opening higher then easing. Butter steady. dairy products show varied creamery and imitation creamery prices across western and eastern markets with midday adjustments.

New York Vane Creamery Small dc Sready State Pennavivanis Wate Mark

Philadelphia Grain and Produce Market Report Mystery

Fragmentary OCR text from Philadelphia grain market notes mentions wheat and corn futures with firm bids and September contracts but remains largely unreadable. No clear events, prices, or entities beyond generic market terms and a few garbled phrases.

Philadelphia Rept Tyallye Baye, Dale

Agricultural Prices and Markets Report Summary

Market notes show demand for potatoes and eggs steady in Pennsylvania and New York regions. Various commodities including buttercream, corn, oats, and poultry quote firm or steady prices with specific lots and shipper movements recorded. large grain shipments noted with thousands of bushels moving to market.

Pennsylvania New York Ehules Els

Chicago Market Roundup Shows Wheat Speculation Revival

Chicago trading mixed as Bent and M Wheat speculation revived amid dull opening and steady to higher prices for September and December. Cash quotes list No 2 red and other grains with varied bids while a broad range of commodities including pork, lard, and whiskey show activity.

Chicago Bent Cort Cloweil

Cattle and Hogs Move Vigorously at Chicago Market

Chicago reports mixed demand with choice cattle steady while ordinarys slip. Prices show cattle at 5.76 to 6.85, common grades 4.50 to 8.00, stock cattle and feeders up to 4.70, Texas steers around 4.15. Hogs sell 6.00 to 7.00, mixed lots 6.00 to 7.00, cows and heifers around 2.00 to 3.50, lambs and sheep softer at about 2.50. Western flocks mix with overall firmer tone on some classes. Total receipts near 10,000 cattle, 10,000 hogs, 16,000 sheep and lambs.

Chicago Texas Western Ranger Revelpte

East Buffalo Grain Market Receipts and Prices Report

East Buffalo notes mixed grain receipts with strong for some oats and corn while others show steady to firm bids. Highlights include Yorkers, Michigan and other markets with varied prices for heavy and mixed lots and several holdovers.

East Buffalo Eornaien Shah

Market Report from New York Livestock Sale Sept 2

Auction notes show steers and heifers steady under grades with calves and cows mixed. Prices quoted include top veal around 210 and hogs firm near 20,000, with lambs and sheep varying and calves selling unevenly through the day.

New York Hoge

Local Markets Report With Scattered Nonsensical Entries

A fragmented OCR reading lists numerous garbled terms and strings such as place names, codes, and item fragments. The readable bits do not form a coherent event or report a clear outcome or dates.

Unclear OCR item on OM City barrels and bids

Fragmentary report mentions credit balances certificates opened bids in a salon and shipment terms with barrels and averages. Details are garbled. entities and actions are partially readable but insufficient for a precise summary.

OM City Sept. M Shaltys Close Hive Cent

Snake in Post Office Surprises Milford Postmaster

Milford Pike County postmaster faced a large writhing snake while sorting mail. The reptile tangled around his sleeve and body, prompting Wintermute to free himself as the snake moved about the post office.

Milford Seni Tanae Winterminte Mil Rin Pike County Vic Wintermute

Reptile Killer Found After Grovery Store Incident

A man assaulted a nearly six foot reptile in a grocery store scene. The attacker pinned the creature’s head with a boot heel after a brief confrontation, leading to the reptile’s death.

Funke Grovery

Carpenter Daniel Whhon Injured Falling From Barn

Willie Barrie reports that on Sept 2 in Salem township carpenter Daniel A Whhon fell about forty feet from a barn he was working on. He sustained broken leg and ankle fractures. Dr Fans of Stichshinny treated him.

Willie Barrie Daniel A Whhon Salem Township

Priest W J Burke Dies After Heart Failure

Shamokin reports the death of Rev W J Burke at the parsonage from heart failure. He served at the Gay Roman Catholic church and was ordained in 1806 after studies at SS Vincent College in Alt Legheny.

Shamokin W. J. Burke SS. Vincent College Alt Legheny

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