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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
3
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A jumble of rental, sale, and service notices from a Beranton paper. Listings include apartment and hotel rent offers, horse sale, agent recruitment, and legal notices about partnership dissolution and debt collection. The text names several local addresses, firms, and individuals in a period-typical classifieds section.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces departures from Wilkes-Barre at 7.30 a.m. on weekdays to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and to Pittsburgh and the West. 10.15 a.m. weekdays head to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown Philadelphia Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West. 3.12 p.m. runs to Berline Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West. 6.00 p.m. weekdays to Hazleton and Pottsville. J Wetchisson, Gen Pass Agent, and J. Wetchisson, General Manager.
Fragmentary OCR shows addresses and names including North Warlington avenue and Branton House near Dr L&W with trading office hours and references to a Board of Trade member M Gates Roome. Text is garbled and limits clear event details.
Train schedule from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and connections to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Includes departures from New York foot of Liberty Street and South Ferry with express and local services, peak and Sunday timings, and transfer notes at Grand Central and Long Island Railroad. Bold mentions operators H Baldwin and OLPAUSEN as officials.
In effect Sept 19 trains serve Beranton for New York and intermediate points on the Rail railroad. Service also covers Hawley and local points at 7 46 pm and 2 25 pm, with departure from Beranton at the stated times.
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A fragmented timetable lists trains serving New York Boston Trenton and the South with departures from Northumberland Wilkes Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg and Dineville. It mentions Pullman parlor and sleeping couches on expresses and directs inquiries to M. L. Smith at the depot ticket office for pocket time tables.
Scranton timetable lists Black Diamond Express and other trains to Philadelphia New York and points in coal regions. Parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York and via major routes to Buffalo and Suspension Bridge. Officials include Rollin Wilbur and C S Lee with Scranton office at 409 Lackawanna Avenue.
Reading a timetable from Scranton details Pet. 2 trains to Carbondale Tikons Baratiga Montreal and western points with departure times around 6 to 7 a m and noon arriving times to New York Philadelphia and other points via Lehigh Valley routes. Complete information available at the depot ticket office.
Miss Mitchell of Philadelphia and Miss Carrell of Public School Seranton visited Vesemblary last week. Miss Maude Williams of Scranton studied elocution. Miss Williams plans further study here. Faculty list shows ministry students stationed at several local addresses. An Olde Tyme Stage concert at Nelton Memorial hall drew a large audience with brown paper period costumes and an antique program. Participants included several local girls and men in period dress.
Reve DOT Smyth ABE Linder Muth od Joh Meriidde attend Lackawanna Presbytery in Scranton this week. A home talent dramatic company led by FL J Henty will present Captain Jock at Sharsfield Opera House Monday evening. Rev Le Ko Van Hoeien, newly appointed to Martha dixt Episcopations, begins work in town. John Humphries named pastor at Moone John Meflensie chosen forest Commissioner of this diameter.
The town records show a bond for the Young Men's Institute was registered on Wednesday for the amount stated. Thomas Fussimmins qualified as bondenmann. A gang leader connected to recent criminal activity around Monsie was arrested Tuesday and jailed. A death occurred when John Keenan was struck by a Jersey Central engine Thursday. funeral arrangements are set for Friday at Mars cemetery.
The list of diaaeters for a benefit performance of People the Mountain Wall or the Whendike Claim appears for May 7 at Davis Opera House in Forest City. Names include Mank Jorden Jon M Brown Jack Deantof Welle Nat Water Thorns Brown Jr Thaledugead Ebenelpeyt Maxson Zenne Uiltines SF Avandia Padee Anunhie Leweryddy Otis Helffiniwiny Mike Pina Mee Baltland Chiohedet Busine Bradlee Midd Mette Ointitte Mra Motio Miss Boelglah Hine ese Mitt Chirk Ceorgte.
The piece argues Quebec’s French Canadians are more nationalist and less loyal to Britain, with strong Ultramontane church influence shaping politics and education. It notes limited English French mixing, Catholic privilege under the 1774 Quebec act, and compares French and English communities in wealth and influence while praising Sir Wilfrid Laurier as a defining political figure.
New York trading steadied after a cautious session as stocks dipped briefly on fears of European turmoil. By close prices rebounded on rumors of Spain’s reply settlement, with broad gains masking prior losses and turnover around 2.5 million shares.
In Philadelphia on April 2 the market shows higher prices for Wheuot and Pais contracts with gains in corn and potatoes. Notes include better demand for red potatoes, white goods, and refined products, while several grains and poultry items show steady or firm prices amid fluctuating demand.
A terse listing records wheat and 5000 bushels noted with figures 0 bunhela Ole and 47,000 Niahele, details unclear in the fragment.
Reports show a mixed session with rumors affecting tips on the Bothechiide Vial and Spain evacuation. July wheat barely up, corn and oats steady to slightly higher, pork futures mixed as cash quotes firm on export demand.
April 20 cattle sale held steady with most offerings at market. Beef steers sold to good demand, top figures around 25 pounds, factory buyers active. fat cattle and shippers moved well. Sheep people paid around 10 to 13 dollars for shorn stock, while receipts included cattle, cows, and hogs across the auction.
East Liberty, Pa details list varied prices for household items and produce. Notes mention prime meats, poultry, and dairy with marked costs, including a $4.05 figure for a common item and a larger $457 value for a local commodity.
Fast Muttilo markets report all cattle consigned through with steady receipts. Hogs and sheep show mixed quality with a shade stronger hog prices and culls common in sheep listings. Corral notes indicate selection and common grades in lambs and sheep, with buyers showing preference for choice to selected stock.
In April 2 market notes Breven Active natives Steere see varied livestock values. Sheep and lambs show modest gains while cows and oxen trade unevenly. prices for meat types and lambs trend higher with slight strength in demand.
A fragmented report notes April balances and certificates closed for cash. The text hints at bids for registrations and barrels, mentioning W005 state bidders and S441 quantities, with unclear context and places.
A Kansas City Journal story recounts a Missouri court dispute over term dates. An argument arises between attorneys and a judge about when court should meet, with the governor and local official quarreling over vacation terms and a possible rescheduled session. The courtroom tension highlights procedural delays and jurisdictional quirks.
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