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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1896
Page
7
News notes Conductor Fox of the Taylor line was pelted by youths as his open car moved from Frogtown. A large cobble struck Fox’s leg while the motor man escaped with speed. the assailants fled. Also mentions local social updates and notices.
Mrs. Emery died last evening at 9 90 o'clock at her home on North Sumner avenue after several weeks illness. She leaves two sons John and Joseph. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The funeral of Mrs George Weat, who died Friday night, was held yesterday. Services were at the parents home on North Lincoln avenue and at the Jackson Street Paphlet church and Washburn street cemetery. Rev Thomas Griffiths of New Philadelphia Ohio preached. Pallbearers were W Penn Morgen William Morris Joseph Reese John James and George Dawes.
Felt's Patch and Frogtown met in hand ball on Saturday afternoon. Tob Llewellyn defeated William Shelton 1 to 17 on his shield. A large crowd witnessed the match at Gibson's alley ball court with a five dollar per side stake.
Mr and Mrs F L Bennett visiting New York state. Mrs Barnett and son, guests of Mrs Shrider on Sanderson avenue, return home Saturday. C H Pond at Preston Park last week. John Finnerty of Wilkes Barre guest of Willam Peck on Monsey. Mrs Shrider leaves for Nineveh for a week. A fishing party including Robert Dingher Edward and Brit Vought Charlie Horman and John Davis return from Wilkes Barre. GL L Aldrich to hold Bible study this evening in the W C T U rooms on Penn avenue. Miss Minnie Lindeau hosts Miss Roberte of Philadelphia. Mrs and Miss Roach of Philadelphia visit Mrs D J Nieve. Ice cream social at Reynolds lawn on Sanderson avenue next Thursday evening delayed to Friday if rain. Nelson Gorton of Binghamton NY visits his brother Rockwell on Delaware street. Judd Stevens ill Saturday on Delaware street and back at work after medical care.
The MinookaWest Side Athletics game was not played due to wet ground. Miss B Coyne of Pittston visited Minooka friends. Greenwood Mine Key fund set for Tuesday evening. Miss Celia Maloney of Avora visits Gilmore Ave. Eight year old Katie Lydon died after a lingering illness. funeral held with interment in Minooka cemetery. St Josephs Total Abstinence and Benevolent society met last evening.
Thieves visited William Jones at 1731 Sanderson Avenue stealing refrigerator contents. J A Murvine’s home on the same street was burglarized with provisions taken. They also attempted to force entry at Mrs. Von Storch’s residence on East Market Street.
Anthony Weinschenk of Cedar Avenue resigns as foreman at the Lackawanns Iron and Steel Company foundry after a 44 year run. He is praised for fair leadership and receives a gold headed cane from his 60 men. His daughter accompanies him to Lake Carey for a two week rest.
Michael O Hoyle hosts a surprise party on Sanderson avenue. A barn fire at Leg fetts and Rockwell streets caused minimal damage thanks to quick fire company response. Funeral of Albert Perry’s 78 month old child held at Parker street with interment at Marey cemetery. Various residents, visits, and church group activities noted in Lackawanna area social roundup.
The Green Ridge wheelmen hold their third annual race meet on Saturday at 2:00 with spectator comfort in mind and a lap-timed parade Friday evening. Visiting clubs from Honesdale Wilkes Barre and Binghamton invited. prizes for best dressed club and wheel. Unattached riders to assemble 7:20 on Washington Avenue. ladies and escorts on Pine Street.
John H. Logan a Scranton newspaper figure died after being struck by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train near Paterson. He died in St. Joseph's hospital from injuries. Burial likely in Scranton. Logan known as General for his wit and travel knowledge. Born in London Canada, age about 50.
Three women, including Lona Day, testified that Harry Sayre rode at a reckless speed on Broadway nearly causing collisions. Patrolman Day observed Sayre riding as if others had no rights, and Alderman Millar fined Sayre $7.50 during arraignment on Saturday.
Chicago live stock report dated Aug 1 shows cattle receipts at 22 608 head with market steady for common to extra. calves priced around 1 587. western range cattle from Texas at 1 7 015. hogs steady with heavy shipping lots at 2.82. sheep receipts 10 head with inferior to choice lambs around 2.02 to 0.25 per head.
The opening of the Stock Exchange showed an upward tilt with demand strongest for Sugar and Chicago Gas. Sugar rose to the week’s best, buoyed by Havemeyer Keene buying. Chicago Gas gained, while Standard stocks outside Lake Shore were modest. Traders profited little, with smaller bulls taking profits and prices slipping modestly late. Total volume: 40,472 shares.
Philadelphia market notes limited demand for beef, hams, and bacon with prices shown for smoked and cured goods. Duffalo stock shows quiet trade and mixed selections, while sheep and cattle offerings remain light and steady with typical regional grades and weights.
East Liberty market report shows varied cattle prices with hogs and veal calves listed. Quotations include prime and common cattle, oxen, heifers, fresh cows, and weights. New York origin notes appear with price ranges and market activity described as steady to higher. Runs and shipments not reported as of Aug 1 in Ol City Pennsylvania.
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