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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1897

Page

2

Susquehanna Girl Slays a Bear Near Milton

Miss Mattie Randall of Susquehanna County, visiting near Milton, shot and killed a large bear that had chased her dogs from Randall’s yard. The event drew local praise as the bear collapsed after a single shot and another emptying of the barrel. The piece notes regional sentiment and hints at memorials for notable local figures connected to the incident.

Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Mattie Randall Susquehanna County Milton Farmer Randall Randalls Milas Alattic Pope

Reynolds Case Prolongs Wyoming County Court Session

Special to The Tribune reports Judge Lynch presiding in place of Judge Dunham as jurists weigh the Jerry Reynolds case from Factoryville. Reynolds faced for money from sold mowing machines tied to Dr. Stark. grand jury review continues with several cases pending and taxes debated for Nicholson and Tunkhannock townships. Clem Chamberlain of Berwick attends, linked to a prior stabbing case.

Tribune Tunkhatinock Lynch Wilkes-Barre Dunham Milak Jerry Reynolds Factoryville Dr. Stark Stit Reynolds Thomas Ryhn Willum Fox Nicholson Township Tunkhannock Township Clem Chamberlain Berwick David Myers

Oil Cloth and Matting Sale Advertisement

Oil cloth sale offers 500 yards priced at 15 20 and 34 cents per square yard. Matting sale lists 200 yards at 25 cents. Sale emphasizes values less than half of former prices and urges quick purchase.

Local Notes and Church Notices Highlight Week in Moosic

Social notices report Daughters of St George and Primitive Methodist groups meeting, entertainments planned, and church assignments following Oneonta conference. Also noted are Miss Shields and Mulhearn visiting Dixon residence, Agnes Murphy funeral, Rev Van Hoesen reinstatement, Rev Lowghran sermon at St Marys, and Moosic Powder Company ceasing operations for remodeling.

Daughters of St. George Pennsylvania Coal Company Millside Coal Company Primitive Methodist Sunday School Mary Shields Loretta Mulhearn Scranton Dixon Methodist Episcopal Conference Oneonta St. Mary's Church Hey J. A. McCabe Francie Kane Patrick Doran Michael Dougher Anthony Clifford Thomas ‘Tigue Charles Doran St. Mary St Mary's Church John Lowghran Washington University Moosic Powder Company

Local Social Notes and Borough Watch Plans

James T Duvis of Washing ton DC to visit for summer. Market day by Ladies Aid at the Railroad YMCA hall on April Mi. William De Lowerene of Saginaw MI returns home after two months with relatives. Walter Shaw of New York City returns home after two months with his brother. Men meeting includes a talk by secretary F P Browne and a testimony session by BE Swarts. Women’s Temperance union to meet at Mrs BE D Burton’s on Church street. John O’Brien of New Milford visits Edward O’Brien. Move to hire two night watchmen for the borough. Borough council agrees to enforce bicycle sidewalk ordinance. fines after April 19 for violators.

James T. Duvis Washington DL C Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church Young Men's Christian Association Willian de Lowerene Saginaw Micb Walter Shaw New York City Young Men’s Christian Association Hall F. P. Browne Swarts Women’s Christian Temperance Union BE. D. Burton Church Street John O'Brien New Milford Edward

Susquehanna shirt factory opens in Wilkes-Barre area

A report of regional industry notes the Susquehanna shirt factory employing over fifty began operating Monday afternoon. Separate items mention a planned Catholic hospital in Wilkes-Barre purchasing the Gilchrist home for conversion, local protests over Spring Brook Water Company rent, and various court and mining updates across northeastern Pennsylvania. A drilling project near Lovelton yields gas with no oil, prompting plans for further tests nearby.

Susquehanna Wilkes-Barre Gilchrist Munover Ftreet Emily King Gillett Sradford County Kelly Brothers Leon Gage Brackney Montrose Spring Brook Water Company Anthony Jimmight Blackman Towanda M Peck Court House Stroudshoro China Asa P. Dlakestre Mauch Chunk Lake Carey Lake Front L. L. Sarge West End Coal Company Macanaqua Shickshinny Democrat West End Company Lehigh and Wilkes-Larre Coal Company Hallatead Qromas Pettit Hollenbeck New York City W. A. Stusdevant Boranton Lovelton

Reading Leads Market Decline Then Sharp Rally On Liquidation

Wall Street opened with defined declines and apathy amid heavy liquidation in Reading. A brisk mid day rally lifted the market to a late strength, with Reading trading down as large blocks were unloaded. Despite ample offerings the stock recovered, rising about two points from session lows amid late buying and general firmness in rails. Total sales today reached HM4,000 shares, according to William Linn Allen & Co.

New York Reading Suport Jiterert Thie Eldae S Tocke William Linn AL Len & CO Meara Tuilding

Market report notes steady grain and dairy prices across regions

New York reports steady flour and wheat prices with firm No 2 western and No 2 red futures, while corn and oats show dull, easy trade. Dairy products remain steady with creamery and state encamery lines cited. regional variations include quieter barley and stable butter margins amid mixed shipping and export demand.

New York Oktigures Buffalo Duluth Walic Kigins The State Dairy Malic Kenn Steady Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Provision Market Report Highlights Mixed Wheat and Steady Provisions

In Philadelphia on April 9 the wheat market shows steady tones across contract months with April and May quoted near unchanged levels and July and June holding nominal figures. Provisions demand remains firm though butter softens, cheese steady, and cotton and refined sugar show little change with a general dullness in market activity.

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Poultry and grain prices from Keene market report

Fragmentary OCR lists assorted farm commodities with prices and quantities. Mentions common fowlry, broilers, ducks, wheat and corn markets, receipts and sacks, with figures such as 4 dollars and several thousand bushels noted for flour, wheat, and corn.

Chicago futures and commodity quotes April 1

Wheat futures show April May July and September bids with various delivery dates and prices. Pork, lard, short ribs, and grain quotes list in dollars per bushel or ton, with a range of nominal figures and grades.

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Market Report From Chicago Auction Prices

Chicago auctions show cattle and hog prices mainly at low to moderate levels with fluctuating demand. Cattle range from common dress to prime with beef steers and cows trading around set ranges, while hogs and sheep see mixed gains and steady to higher bids. receipts list thousands of head across hogs, cattle and sheep.

Chicaco Wales Eatthy Bass Mati

Beeves To Be Receipts and Market Quotes

New York April 1 report shows beef cattle and hog receipts with steady to firm prices. American steers at wholesale reach 4.00 per hundredweight, sheep and lambs receipts around 8.76, with specific figures for veals and miscellaneous cattle. hogs total around 1 010 head with steady weights and prices.

New York Cablon Wolte Syalde

East Buffalo cattle and sheep market report

East Buffalo N Y April 12 cattle receipts all through. nothing in cattle yards. Hogs receipts stronger. Yorkers good to choice priced around 4904.05 per head. Sheep and lambs slow, mixed quality, prices from 5 to 6 per head. Wethers and ewes mixed, utilities steady.

East Buffalo

Market report notes oil bid for certificate sales

The City market report shows a bid for certificate oil with 5 000 barrels offered in the Sie sale. It mentions balance changes and shipments including 19 10 barrels with various figures and adjustments.

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Activity at Jeansville Sparks Manufacturing Push

Hazleton April 12 reports rising shop activity in Jeansville with orders to keep departments busy. A large pump shipped to Lehieh and Wilkes-Barre Coal company for Nottingham Shaft, one of the largest pumps produced. Cumberland Railroad of Spring HM Nova Scotia sent a duplex pump, size Joxtxd6, among several smaller orders received recently.

Hazleton Jeanesville Lehieh Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Wilkes-Barre Nottingham Cumberland Railroad Company Nova Scietia

Nervous Prostration on Verge of Collapse Prompts Cure Claim

From Cleveland Ohio J T Whann of 29 Baty block corner Parne and Wilson Aves suffered months of nervous prostration and extreme nervous tension. He left his former dangerous occupation and now runs a mine three miles from Alliance Ohio with Mahoning Coal Company. He describes severe headaches sleeplessness and tremors eased by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People which his wife also endorses. The ad claims these pills restore nerves and cure various nervous disorders and female complaints and are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New Jersey.

J. T. Whann Baty Parne and Wilson Avenues Cleveland Ohio Whann Mahoning Coal Company Onio Whamn Menis Dr. Williams Tam Willian Nimen Williams’ Medicine Company Scheneostaly

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