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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
2
A busy Towanda area update notes a Shoppers carnival planned for April 28 and 29 in Susquehanna County, plus a reappointment of B Monroe Ayers as North Towanda postmaster. Memorial day observances, mining lectures, school additions, and factory work shifts are reported, along with multiple crimes and incidents in towns like Wilkes-Barre, Freeland, and Towanda.
If a child avoids Cod liver oil, begin with a half teaspoon in double water and gradually increase. Scott's Emulsion is praised for coloring cheeks, enriching the blood, and improving comfort and spirits in children aged three to twelve. Free book available.
Wilkes Barre hosts the state convention of firemen with a 15 000 man attendance forecast and about 1000 delegates. A general committee led by William J. Harvey directs reception entertainment and parade while subgroups handle finance, decorations, tournaments, hotels, and halls. The program runs Oct 4 to Oct 7 with arrivals, banquet, sessions, ball, parade, and contests.
The investigation into the state of the anthracite miners met at the Central hotel in Hazleton with Senator William Meredith and several representatives leading the inquiry. Witnesses named include Thomas Nutter John Sparks John Beveridge John Moliahan and others from Jeannesville Audenried Drifton West Hazleton and nearby areas as the panel records testimonies.
The Record reports Colorado mining claims being sent to Wilkes-Barre for a company named Wyoming Valley Gold and Silver Mining and Milling. Officers include John A. Schmitt and E. W. Marple among Wilkes-Barre residents. Capitalized at $2,000,000 with $1 shares offered at cents to raise funds for development. Ore assays cited range from $70 to $500 per ton. The firm claims 37.5 acres at Red Cliff on Hot Spring mountain in Eagle county Colorado.
In Hazleton and McAdoo the St Marys churches face factional strife over alleged misappropriation of funds. Disputes led to a disrupted Lenten period and a crowd clashing at a church door. Murges McDonald and aides helped disperse the gathering while warrants were issued for Greek Catholic church leaders.
Stroudsburg April 22 Miss Aramin da Trieble housekeeper of the late Daniel LaBar Shawnee lost her suit against the dead mass heirs regarding income from 106 Easton bank stock in LaBar's will. The Supreme Court reversed the local court and denied her the shares on grounds of the will. The stock value is about $9000.
Forest City hosted a Wednesday night performance of The Princess at the opera house by a company of local amateurs. The production drew praise as a pleasing dramatic event of the season with an engaging programme.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey directed a Tennyson adaptation with a large cast including Mrs. W. J. Maxey and Stella Allen. The artistic performance by Forest City’s Ladies Ald society of the First Presbyterian church raised funds for church activities and earned praise for the participants and direction.
The item lists upcoming payroll at Langcliffe colliery and a long set of town observations. People visiting Scranton and Pittston, engagements, illnesses, visits, and social events fill the docket. A Scranton and Pittston Traction ruling affects Mooste crossing near the Delaware and Hudson station.
The glass factory assets were sold on Wednesday for 225 with the plant sale continued to April 10. Receiver W A Wood said remaining property will not be sold until April 30 while negotiating in Poughkeepsie NY for a private sale of the glass company interest with good prospects. Joseph Dwyer son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Dwyer died at his parents home in Canaan of consumption aged about years. The funeral will be at 10 20 this morning at Canaan Catholic Church. Fudle daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Seeley Prompton died yesterday aged LW years. Funeral Friday at Prompton Presbyterian church at 10. Interment in Canaan Corners cemetery.
Beeves Recipts list SH head and exports show 205 beeves and 14 calves. Sheep and lambs receipts total 1817 head with unshorn and clipped classifications. Hors Receipts total 2405 head with values around 4204.50 dollars.
Fast Buffalo New York April 2 cattle receipts about 2 cars light and firm. Hog receipts 16 cars dull and slow. Sheep and lambs receipts 18 cars very slow. overall market showing mixed demand with prices ranging from fair to prime for various classes.
A testimonial claims Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured painful menstruation backache and ovarian trouble for a Cincinnati woman and others. It touts the remedy as safe and nearly infallible for irregular, suppressed, or painful periods.
The New York market saw only two stocks exchange hands for 10,000 shares, New Jersey Central and Western Union, amid fading faith in London’s grasp of American securities. Total stock sales reached 118,028, with mixed action in grains and dairy prices reflected in the day’s fluctuating quotes.
Scranton Board of Trade exchange quotations based on par of 100 and items from Scranton Pass Railway to Second Mortgage and local concerns. Mentions Scranton & Pittston Traction Co and Dickinson Manufacturing, Mt Vernon Coal Co, Scranton Axle Works, and Township School. details fragmented but lists several in Scranton area with mortgage and street references.
Market notes show April and May contracts for wheat and corn with mixed signals and steady tones for various grades. Live poultry and dairy items hold firm with steady to quiet demand. receipts list flour barrels and grain bushels alongside shipments of wheat and oats across Philadelphia markets.
Wheat futures showed weakness while exports remained steady for Minnesota bakers. Cotton and flax notes were mixed as options opened strong but the market became overextended, causing losses.
The Chicago market report shows futures for wheat with April May July and September positions and corn and oats movements. Cash quotes list No 2 spring wheat No 2 white corn and rye values along with pork lard and short ride notes and receipt and shipment figures for flour wheat corn oats rye and other commodities.
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