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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
2
Congress plans a light week with a focus on the Dingley tariff probe and pending appropriation bills. Absent members may trim debate while finance and appropriations committees push investigations and tentative policy actions amid looming adjournment and Mississippi relief measures.
At 1 AM a blaze destroyed the George Pr. Ole Company carpet store on Fourth Street and damaged nearby buildings. Obbe’s store and the Ole building were wiped out, with total damage estimated around 400000 dollars. Rosen’s factory suffered only water damage and was insured.
The preliminary trial starts in Wheeling West Virginia for Anne Light Mallkeu and Virgie Nunly charged with murdering Myrtle Eggleston, a cousin of Mrs Light. The defense is led by former Governor Willen gy raring for the defense and Virgle Ninly is 18 years old. The case is expected to attract wide attention due to the atrocity of the crime.
A destructive morning blaze at White Mills around 4 o clock wiped out the home of J. O’Connors, the proprietor of the cut plow works, along with Connor’s Horn and Weiseman’s Clothing Store. The Hawley scene involved further damage to local businesses.
Not everyone can go South for March but most can spend a dollar or two on Scott's Emulsion. If you are lingering cough or rundown, weak and exhausted by grippe, ask your doctor if this cod liver oil preparation can help. The formula combines cod liver oil with hypophosphites and glycerine to restore flesh and strength quickly.
A fire started on the upper floor of Mr. O Connors store and quickly spread through the building. With only a few feet between structures the flames nearly reached neighboring buildings before water supply ran short, leaving the O Connors property valued at about 15000 dollars in ruin.
A Philadelphia report states Mr. Wanamaker will not seek state treasurer. An influential Republican mentions he rejected the idea following advice from friends who believe no gain would come from entering politics now and that future opportunities are better preserved by staying out of political combat at this time.
In Frankfort on April 4 the report says Hunter will be voted for until next Wednesday when Judge Holt will be entered and is certain to be elected if an election cannot be held in time.
Saturday evening Willam Tow en and Miss Mauile Mavanl wed at Pride's mother site on Grove street. Rev. Dr. Harris officiated at Calvary Baptist church. The ceremony drew many friends and relatives with a large wedding party and lists of attendees. The town council met Friday with committees to study electric plant fuel and Main street macadamizing.
The Ladies Auxiliary meets this evening and Miss Getta Quinnhie returns to assume her local role. Mrs. Getree Kauffer visits from Malina, while Mian Kate Crane visits town. John Mitchell from the West Side is seriously ill. the Diamond Meillerie company ends a busy week. a home entertainment event yields a trophy cup. Lingie Hines reveals plans for a vocal season. several players report to Manager Muir for the arena.
A period advice excerpt stresses that regular menstruation safeguards health and warns irregularity can trigger serious disease. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as the chief regulator, with a testimonial from Miss Mant F Johnson of Centralia Pennsylvania praising restored health after use.
Fragmented text lists banks railways and companies including Nathotia Beranton Scranton Linkiwinni and Third National Bank with mentions of Beranton Traction Co and Scranton & Pittwton Railway. The garbled items imply a public notice or bond listing related to mortgages and property on streets such as Morass and Fealiwing Morass.
Fragmentary notice shows price for napkins as two dollars per unit or comparable unit. It references a specific shop or location and indicates a rate of two dollars with potential higher pricing. No full context or date provided.
A garbled local notice segment mentions Rev Thomas M Cann Walter H Buelt Miss Worcester s Kindergarten and a 412 Adams avenue address with a ten dollar per turn fee for kindergarten. Also cited are Elk Cape avenue Frank Mn avenue Zeigler proprietor Scranton House near a depot and various printing and publishing details.
A busy week includes a prowler incident on Nicholeon where a dogged pursuer was noted. Van Gander faced shrub damage and a late alarm prompted identification efforts. A past gun incident linked to a suspect named Jack is recalled. The Ladies guild hosted a sugar social at G. L. Davie’s. A. L. Titus received a gold thimble pendant before departing for Binghamton to enter the hardware trade. Clarence McConnell accompanies him, with family to follow soon. The Ladies Austiarry Society meets at Mrs H O Mack’s. W Kling is in New York buying Spring goods. Mrs Hutts of Beranton visited her mother, Mrs T P Thurber, who has been ill.
April 1 in Philadelphia finds a frail, garbled market note listing varied meat and grocery items with scattered prices and brands. The entry reads like a rough OCR draft, mentioning ham, bacon, shoulders, and breakfast items among disjointed terms and misread words.
Receipts 3442 head cattle and 640 sheep noted. Beef cattle firm with high quality offerings to London and Glasgow. Prices for common and dressed beef steady. sheep demand active with good, choice, and clipped line reported. Fat cows and thin cows listed with general market tone described.
The Scranton School District offers 31000 coupon bonds at auction to the highest bidder for cash. Bonds mature in 30 years from April 1 1907 with 6 percent interest payable semi annually. The sale is conducted by the school treasurer in Scranton Pennsylvania with terms and maturities detailed in the official prospectus.
Dec L. Prey moved offices to the Jewel Building 26 Spencer Street. Dr Martha E. Everitt moved to Washington Avenue with hours from 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Dr La M Gates has rooms at the Home of Trade with later hours 7 to 9. Madison Avenue and Deck Areas noted for education and games.
Scranton Board of Trade quotations list stock bid and asked prices per 100 shares. Quotations cover various rail and local listings with terse trade figures and daily changes. The listing shows prices from several regional firms and brokers, reflecting market activity amid daily fluctuations.
Classified notice style ad promising services and instruction with various names and locations, suggesting a persuasive sales pitch or job offer. The readable text mentions costs per word and references to agents, security, and profitable work.
Incomplete advertisement column item mentions a gold watch on Bolth La Main avenue near Dr Headi x and a wallet or wallentiatnap phrase. It references owner MS. RICK PF Tat and a street address Tuamdis street with uncertain details about completion and value.
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