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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1899

Page

3

Destructive fire hits Kreageville hotel store and homes

A large fire destroyed the Roth hotel the Silas H. Heer store and the Kresge house in Kreageville. Villagers formed a bucket brigade to save nearby structures as wind rekindled flames. No injuries reported. cause unknown.

Bucket Brigade Charles A. Kresge Kresgeville Fieers Athindus Mears Roth Kresge William Roth Stroudsburg Court House

Brakeman James Brislin Killed In Rail Crash

James Brislin about 84, a brakeman on the Central Haltiroad local freight, was struck and killed near Market Street crossing between the streets. He survived by four brothers and one sister. The family formerly lived in Sugar Notch and had suffered multiple losses.

Motorman Heleht Squire John Kristin Philadelphia Dion Mary Brotherhood of Ralfway Sugar Notch

Gibbs Will Values Estate At $100000 At Orwell

The will of Eli jah Gibbs, deeded after his death in Orwell, leaves the Orwell homestead to Mary E. Brown, longtime housekeeper, with the remainder of the estate valued around $100000 placed in the hands of N Noble Brite of the same area.

Henry C. Marcy Boston Amelia Pickering Betsy Wielborn John Gibbs Frank Gili William Little Ustavus Conklin Mary E. Brown Orwell Towanda Elijah BR. Gibbs Mire Gibbs N. Noble Brite

The Doctor's Mistake Prompts Woman to Seek Favorite Prescription

A doctor errs by misreading a patient and a woman, familiar with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, seeks relief without invasive exams. The ad extols the remedy as harmless and free of narcotics, inviting readers to write to Buffalo, N.Y., for free advice and testimonials.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Flo Mra. H. A. Alsbrook Ark

Monroe Court News Sees Jury Discharges and Divorces

In Stroudsburg Sept 2 a grand jury was discharged after thanks. court adjourned as juries released. Jury verdicts found in the Meme Hens ning case with a hung or partial result. several indictments adjourned with defenses claiming insufficient evidence. Notable actions include a divorce granted to Mrs. Nyner amid testimony on breaches and a separate assault case involving Mrs. Ruckle against Mr. Glazier. neighbors on Columbia Avenue noted in the proceedings.

Stroudsburg Sultty Anong Aybloh Nolte Charles S. Miller Jerry Miller Sophia Miller Amasult Wate Tery George Ransberry Wlendiner George V Keller Maet Rroudsburg Halive Hrewer Feurel Mrs Brewser Niyener Mre Atramsy Columbia Tocchle Hornett Pufman Elenherser

Baptist Ministers Meet at Weyatling Church Conference

The Weromline Baptist ministers conference met at the Weyatlising church with leaders including Rev. Claude G. Langford and Rev. T. F. Phillips. Langford chaired the session and a devotional program featured a reading from 2 Timothy Is16 and a symposium on Extra Church Organization. Ministers then travelled by the morning train to Yunthanneck for the Wymerenring Baptist Association.

Eaton T. F. Phillips Mr. Woods WH. Mentzer James Rainey Tunkminnock Tm Harmon Licerville M. C. Decker Ban C. G. Langford W. E H. Mantytr Wisn T. JF. Thillips Yunthanneck Wryenring

Mies Verdi lewell and Harry Lee Kilne wed at home ceremony

Sept 27 in Wilkes Barre. Miss Verdi lewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Cuore Clewell united with Harry Lee Kilne of Moomeburg in a ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Stev. 8. 3. Orleman. The couple will reside in Seranted and the groom is employed as a bookkeeper. Presents were given to the newlyweds.

Wilkes-Barre Mies Verdi Lewell Dauwahter Mer Mire Cuore Clewell South Main Street Harry Lee Kilne Moomeburg Stev Orleman First United Evangelical Church Fernwwalt Florence Tirohst Seranton

Two Marriages Reported in Regional Churches

Towanda September 27 Edward C Mc Kibbin of Purxssntaiwrney and Genevieve Summers daughter of John H Summers of Montecton wed at the bride’s home with Rev M J Owen presiding. In Philadelphia William S Christopher wed Miss Marie Clarke at Sacred Heart church with Rev Father Manley officiating. Reception followed at Mrs James Clarke home.

Towanda Edward C¢. McKibbin Purxssntaiwrney Punventawney Tron Companys Mey Genevieve Summers John H. Summers Montecton Tex M. J. Owen Monroston Scenal Church William S&. Christopher Philadelphia Misa Marie Clarke Hudson Pinings Sacred Heart Father Manley Katie Merrick Mendelssohn Marie Clark Pittaton Simon Clarke James Clarke

Ashiani Daily Tapcal Suspends Daily Publication

Shamokin reports the Ashiani Daily Tapcal suspended on Saturday as Ashland cannot support two dailies. J. Harry James will publish a weekly paper under his brother William M. James.

Shamokin Ashiani Tapcal J. Harry James James Ashland William M. James

Wyoming Baptist Officers Named At Session

The Wyoming Baptist association session in Tunkhannock elected officers including moderator Rev. I. F. G. McGee of Wilkes-Barre First Baptist and clerk Morris Ciban, with officers for the Bible school convention and Young People’s union. Rev Dr Puppo spoke for the American Baptist Publication Society and various committees were appointed for next meet. The Women’s Missionary societies chose leaders and a business meeting noted forthcoming Pittston base annual observance in March.

Bernnton Tunkhannock Wyoming Baptist Association Mederdhtor F. G. McGee First Paptet Wilkes-Barre Te Morris Cibaon Jamese, Frear, Eng Tinkhanock Bibly School Janes Rear Young People's Union H. M. Pease Huronville Woman's Missionary Societies Lutasinger Pittaton Bible Schoor Convention BE. Mason Young People’s Union Thompsson Wyoming Women's Missionary Societies Archer West Pittston Puppo American Baptist Publication Society Hhstl John Higue James Halney K. Tt. Thormpanny Mentzer T. Phillips FL Fansete L. S. Squires OM. Micharits I. F. Thomas George Hid James S. Z. Arthur West Pir Arthur Jesus Provident Mra D. Luchsinger Ded. DD. Alfaron Jarmes Nalney Mist J. Arthur Airs Peas Forebsn Mra. L. Wools Byal Mise Matth Dani Dani: State Finance Secreary Anna Belford Narthiin Min- Shere Gray Look Serak Furman Southern Robert Smiles Fie Gantla Pittston

Alleged Counterfeiters Arrested in Wilkes-Barre

Richard Thomas and Frank Thompsey of West Slide were arrested by Constable Harry Kulp on counterfeiting charges. About thirty pieces were found, including ready to press metal and crucibles for minting. They were held on $2,000 bail and committed to jail for trial in a United States court.

Wilkes-Barre Richard Thomas Frank Thompsey West Slide Harry FE Kulp Weoming Stout Salem Tritt Thorin United States

Telegraph Swindle Trial In Scranton Tribune Area

Justice Drake verdict returns $110.16 in favor of East Stroudsburg Postmaster Jesse Ransberry after a telegraph fraud connected to a $95 “touch” sent by George Ransberry from Seattle. Witnesses include Mikes Mamie Kintner and Jesse Honstfery. company counsel absent. The case traces money collected by George Ransberry and a misdated postmark linked to Mine Chis.

Stroudsburg Justice Drake Hong Western Union Telegraph Company Jesse Ransberry East Stroudshure George Ransberry Seattly Telegraph Company Mikes Mamie Kintner Jesse Honstferry Georgs Raneberry Alli Circle Cire Alaska Totter Beerkne Ie Chis

Lehigh Valley Workers Demand Shorter Shifts at Lehighton

A three man committee from Lehigh Valley employees at the Lehighton Transfer met Superintendent Spriggs to demand 12 hour workdays instead of 13 to 14 hours. They earn 40 dollars monthly with no overtime and face daily idle time docking. They cite initial hire terms promising a 12 hour day.

Mauch Chunk Lehigh Valley Lehighton Transafer Spriggs

Hasleton unit arrives safely in San Francisco from Manila

Hasleton boys who served at Moila for over a year arrived yesterday on the transport City of Para at San Francisco. They are in good health and messages received confirm their safe return from Manila.

Hingleton Hasleton Moila Wand Manila Para San Francisco

Returning Soldiers Scheduled for Hazleton Welcome

Friends in town expect to reach Hazleton in about two weeks or sooner. Names listed include Arthur J. Evane Frank F. Miller William Steeley Thomas Beveridge Charles Eidenbach George Ferguson and others. Plans are under way for a warm, enthusiastic reception at multiple locations.

Hazleton Arthur J. Evane Frank F. Miller William Steeley Thomas Beveridge Charles *Eidenbach George Ferguson Hep Lweffer Harry Habig Thomas Durie William Mograaf Thomas Costello Edward Uashe James Gallagher Haszieton George Korn West Hazleton Nathaniel Charles Daniel Boyle Lattimer Samuel Bock Weatherly Christian Kunkler Gowen Robert Fox Sliver Brook Edward O'Donnell Andrew Filwlg Beaver Brook Michael Dugan Park Place Frenchtown Frank Carr Haorwood William Lafarr Jodqs

Burglary Hits Wilkes-Barre Attorney’s Trousers

Wilkes-Barre a burglar entered the office of Attorney William J. Trembath on South Franklin Street shortly before 4 am. The thief found Trembath’s trousers, snatched them with $3 to $4 in cash and a gold monogrammed watch, then fled. The trousers were returned this morning by Maple Street School children.

Wilkes-Barre William J. Trembath Franklin Street Maple Street Kingston Trembath

Awful Death of Edward Rogers Coal Picker

Edward Rogers aged 18 of Macadoo died at Hazleton hospital after a mine accident at Honey Brook stripping. He collapsed a calm bank while mining and was buried under debris. Rescue efforts freed him unconscious. doctors reported a fractured skull.

Edward Rogers Hazleton Macadoo Hazleton Hospital Honey Brook

Dairymen Victimized Near Montrose by Milk Station Chief

In Dimock, four miles south of Montrose, several dairymen report losses totaling about 1400 dollars due to Abe Schonacher who ran the local milk station. He defaulted on payments, and farmers have attached his milk cans, separators, churns and other equipment, though the attached items will cover only a small portion of the debt.

Montrose Dimock Abe Schonacher

TUNKHANNOCK NOTES SPECIAL TO THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE

Tunkhannock notes report F H Little of Bloomebure visiting nephews W E B and A Little this week. Dr L B Mead was summoned to Factoryville by the State Live Stock Sanitary Board to test a herd of cattle for tuberculosis. animals shipped from Buffalo were routed toward Jersey City and found disease-free with certification sought. Henry Huarding, Esquire, visited Parkston and McKoonpany. GW McKown and P B MackKown of MeKown Bros. are in New York City this week.

Tunkhannock F. H. Little Bloomebure W. EB A. Little Mr. Little Tudge Little Columbia County Dieteter L. B. Mead Factoryelile State Live Stock Sanitary Board Seattle Buffalo Jersey City Herry Huarding, Esq Parkston MeKoonpany MeKown BP. MackKown

Richard Caffrey Stricken With Apoplexy In Bethlehem

Richard Caffrey general road master of the Lehigh railroad system collapsed at his home on Packer avenue South Bethlehem and is sinking rapidly with no hope for recovery according to reports from the area.

Bethlehem Richard Caffrey Lehigh Railroad System Packer Avenue

Franklin Tron Works at Port Carbona Opens Night Shift

Pottsville reports the Franklin Tron Works at Port Carbona began operating last evening with a shift to 24 hour production, continuing day and night. The move aims to boost output and meet rising demand.

Pottsville Pranklin Tron Port Carbona

Death of Mrs. Rowland at 86 in Barneyestreet home

Mrs. aA. 4], Rowland, 86, died last evening at her father Pro foxwor Practorious’s house on Barneyestreet. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.

Wilkes-Barre Rowland Profoxwor

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Claims Superior Flavor

The advertisement touts premium leaf sugar and root extracts giving a maple syrup flavor. It promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as an effective cure for coughs colds influenza croup and whooping cough and asserts it always cures quickly. Sold by Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Matthews

Arrests For Nuisance At Parsore Depot

Owen Lee, detective of the Central Railroad, arrested several boys on the Parsore depot platform for nuisance. The squire ordered costs paid, but fines were remitted since it was their first offense. Charles Anderson plans to appeal for his son. The text also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonial claims.

Whikee-Barre Owen Lee Theentral Railroad Company Parsore Studement Charles Anderson

Credit balances and market figures reported

The report notes credit balances and certificates closed with cash offered. Opening bids show high and low ranges, and daily runs and averages are listed as 14 percent, 100,901, and 83,027 for shipments 6412 and 4.012 respectively.

Ol City Rept Bighowt and Loweat

Market Slides as Tennessee Coal Leads Decline

The New York stock market drifted toward stag nation with Tennessee Coal falling 64 points and American Tobacco under pressure from recent dividend news. Gains abroad, gold import talk, and money rate shifts shaped early optimism, but late day selling cooled the advance. Total sales reached 966,500 with bonds steady, United States securities slipping slightly.

New York London Stock Call Joon Atchinson Southern Pacific Etchning Exchange United States

Coronated H. G. Dale at Lackawanna Avenue

Marketing notes list several dairy items and prices, including tub products from Hutier Creamery and Egge-Silvet, with various per unit and per quantity rates. The fragment references Mia Beans and Potatoe types, plus lemons per box and flour fractions, suggesting a local goods roundup or advertisement.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Avenue Hutier—Creamery Silvet Western Légo Otate Ifr Pei

Wheat and produce markets report from Philadelphia area

Grain and produce notes show contract grade wheat with firm demand and higher quality. New York and western markets report mixed lots including No 3 mixed and white clipped varieties. potato and other staples noted with varying demand signals.

Philadelphia New York Western Iba

Fragmented OCR list of farm goods and quantities

Readable content shows scattered items including poultry fowl wheat corn and barley with numbers like 1.000 bushels and 57.00. Mentions firms and regions in a garbled catalog of agricultural shipments and prices. No cohesive event, date, or clear entities beyond generic farm terms.

Motter—Steads Finney Western Creamery Printa Weyier Southern Elty Patie

Flour Market Report Mixed as Options Hold Steady

New York price action shows steady options opening with slight gains on cables, ledgers, and overseas buying. Wheat futures drifted, with premiums and discounts shifting after a late morning break, while quality grades and regional elevators kept supply tight and prices volatile.

New York Wheit-Srot Forthern Dubath Aico Forgizn Northiwest Rec Qadier Tegallation Janet Ek Atte Tye Chienne Gatye de Factory Wesalitie Jane Erami Orewmeny Talse Ditey Vaile cd Erewimers Tudors Larwze White Wweo Small Do Miya Taliec iWiw Ryte Bready Mark Tale

Fragmented OCR Record with Spirit Measurements and Substances

Fragmented text references weights, signs, and items like whiskey sugar and barley, with unclear measurements and illegible names. The passage lists items such as whiskey and sugar, mentions a variety of coded terms, and includes garbled measurements and phrases that obscure concrete events or actions.

Hast Muffalo and Market Prices Across Yesterday's Trade

A fragmented market report notes varied prices and fresh stock across several categories. Shoppers saw steadier daily prices for meats, fish, and grocers, with some items held over or stepping down from yesterday’s levels.

Cult offerings provoke stronger fowling in frontier goods

Fragmentary report notes market activity with reference to frontier offerings and event pricing. Names, dates, and locations are unclear due to text damage, but the item hints at trade shifts and price emphasis affecting cattle or related goods.

Chicago Sept. W

Untitled Historical Market Report Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes describe livestock and cattle market activity with references to hogs, cows, calves, hog sales, and native and Western ranger trades. Mentions prices and locations such as RSs Western and LT, with scattered figures like 21,00 and 8.40.

Dewitt Soly Rss Western Fomgers Western Rangers

Unclear OCR Summary of New York Market Notes

Fragmentary OCR text from a New York market page contains garbled phrases about prices wages meat timber and numbers. Several proper nouns and dates are unreadable, making it impossible to extract a coherent event, person, or organization for a factual card.

East Liberty Cattle Market Report and Health Claims

Local market notes from East Liberty discuss cattle sales and medicines claimed to cure stomach ailments. Advertisements reference products from Matthews Bros and others with dubious efficacy, noting consumer warnings and potential health claims.

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