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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
6
Advertisement promises best wigs switches bangs puff and wave options for ladies and gents with tonics bleachers rouges and powders. Claims ideal liair Brust and genuine bristle cushions. Describes Obilidron's Hair Cutting receiving special attention.
Edward Morfin, 23, of South Felton Street in Wilkes Barre, is jailed on arson charges after allegedly setting the Finklestein barn fire. Police say he is a member of No 2 Engine and Hose Co and sought a chemical engine appointment by feigning bravery to save horses.
Colonel Harry Laycock proprietor of the Laycock House in Wyoming died at the hotel at 1 o clock this morning from apoplexy. He was 63, survived by his wife a daughter Gertrude and a son Harry A. Laycock. A cousin of Buffalo Bill, he served bravely in the Civil War and held honorary memberships in Loyal Legion Grand Army of the Republic and Knights Templar.
Warden James Boland reports a bold escape attempt at the county jail. Inmate Charles Womelstorg and James Pollovik, confined in double cell No 2, drilled through a roof stone slab using iron supports and a spoon, nearly freeing themselves before discovery by accident.
The incident describes intruders attempting to remove a slab measuring inches across and four inches down the other side before detection. Had they succeeded they could have cut through the tin roof to escape. Police investigated no suspects at press time.
At about 10 PM during a West Pittston line run toward West Pittston a severe lightning flash and thunder struck a passenger car near Maltby. One passenger Mamie Johns of Pittston suffered convulsions and was rushed to Pittston hospital. Doctors say the attack stemmed from her nervous condition, not injury.
A note on Mr. Pepper's term states no surcharges were made and that nearly $10,000 is placed to the county's credit by two former treasurers.
About thirty men at Lytle colliery near Pottsville went on strike over a refused wage advance. The strike did not halt operations and workers were expected to return within a day.
Wilkes-Barre August 5 Frank Sheridan a driver for the Delaware and Hudson Canal company living at Sheridans switch Plymouth township has suddenly been stricken blind. He has not seen for about two weeks and doctors fear permanent loss of sight. The first warning appeared July 19 after a morning in the mines followed by collapse and coma. Although in general health he cannot distinguish daylight from darkness and physicians attribute the condition to optic nerve degeneration with little hope of recovery.
In Wilkes-Barre Saint Stauffer’s creamery and Bartonsville creamery close due to milk shortage. A daily milk train between Jersey City and Stauffers is operated to move milk to New York markets, initially with adequate supply but diminishing over a month. The Bartonsville line only supplies the train now, and Stauffers may drop it entirely as shortages persist.
Miss Jennie Whyte and Miss Jennie Young vacation at Lake Ariel. Mrs. Walter Schlager of Olyphant visiting at Dr. and Mee Pier. Magek and Avoca merchants plan a West Side ball game this afternoon. Murphys and Monahon contractors to play for a $10 purse at Moosic grounds tomorrow. John Gilleck of Moosic becomes bookkeeper for Pittston Ice. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor of Monongahela West Virginia visiting. Mrs. Michael Thomas ill on Grove Street. Mrs. D W Brown of Peckville visiting friends. Frank Clark and elder Anna visiting Pittsfield Massachusetts. Agnes Fitzsimmons hired by Hollister Bowman. Thomas Brehony returns to Philadelphia after visit. James Hicks and daughter Ethel sail to Southampton England. Rev J R Davis D D formerly Langcliffe pastor spoke at Avoca on union and convention. Thomas Mulligan of Fall River visiting Calveys. Patrick Lynett of North End injured in Erie and Wyoming train mishap. four toes amputated. taken to Pittston Hospital.
In Forest City notes a wrong date stated for the Waltz murder trial. Witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear in Montrose on Monday August 1 at 2 oclock p m for the case.
Hazleton contracts go to Price Clark and Evans for a new breaker for A Pardee and Co at Harwood, a mine once abandoned as unprofitable. Pardee and Co expect the breaker to cost about 1000000 dollars. Crawford and Dugan win the excavation job to remove 200000 cubic yards of earth over a coal seam near St Clair in the W H Taylor and Co mine.
MYSTIC CURE claims rapid relief for rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to days. It asserts it removes the cause and makes the disease disappear after the first dose with remarkable systemwide action. Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.
Hazen Aug 5. Mike Cunrod a Beaver Rock Hungarian employed at the Silver Brook stripping was buried under coal after a chute collapse. Companions freed him after twelve hours of shoveling with twenty carloads removed before his body was exposed.
At a Lehigh Valley Coal company meeting officials упdate the coal and iron police system. Officers need not fear dismissal but will face increased duties. They will be stationed at collieries as watchmen and focus only on company affairs, avoiding external meddling.
The Reading Iron Works in Danville will resume operations on Monday after agreeing to a manager proposed wage cut. The finishing mill and puddle mill portions will restart, with the North Branch Steel company also planning a near term return to work.
In Pottsville Ashland, Thomas Pepper Jr. handed Deputy Treasurer Samuel Deibert 1518 dollars 44 cents, representing commissions on license moneys the supreme court ruled Pepper not entitled to. The payment follows statements by ex County Treasurer Dr Daniel Dechert regarding funds retained in 1950s records.
The market opened weak with a heavy tone and finished strongly in the last half hour, producing almost all gains then. Yesterday saw profits wiped out by a late close selloff, while today showed no feverish trading and erratic swings, with total sales of 567 806.
Scranton Board of Trade notes stock quotations based on par 100 with mid and asked prices for listed securities including Scranton and Pittaton Track Company and National Boring and Drilling Company among others.
A fragmented OCR reads numerous local entities including First National Bank Beranton Packing Co Lacka Tron & Steel Scranton Axle Works Weston Mill Co Beranton Bedding Co and Scranton Traction Co. The text also notes mortgages securities city and township bonds and a few street railway items with vague due dates and percentages.
Grain and feed prices showed weak and strong pockets as did options. Wheat No 2 red and No 5 red traded amid dull tones with August and September months noted. Corn No 2 and white varieties moved uncertainly with spot prices and futures printing varied closes. Oil and beef prices held steady while dairy and cheese markets remained firm.
The report shows futures for Wheat, Corn, Rice, and other commodities with September and December contracts and cash prices for flour and livestock. It lists receipts and shipments for several grains and oils, plus miscellaneous prices for pork and lard.
New York auction data from August 5 shows calves steady with butter quiet, bellwether veal prices around 6.25, lambs weak while hog receipts total about 2,119 head. Hogs traded firmer to around 4.20 to 4.00 per hundredweight, with broader market uncertain for cattle and sheep segments.
East Buffalo market report notes cattle steady and hogs fairly active with Yorkers good to choice around 4.0. lambs trading 6.66 to 6.75 with culls to 4.6. sheep steady with wethers 4.40 to 4.50 and common 3.25 to 3.85.
Chicago market report shows cattle at 42004.86 with heavy weights and mixed grades. Hogs steady around 3.55, lambs 4.15 to 4.75, Western rough notes, and totals: cattle 18,000 hogs 22,000 sheep 12,000.
East Liberty and New York report mixed commodity quotes for livestock and petroleum. Cattle steady to higher with prime hogs up, sheep steady with veal calves listed. Pennsylvania crude petroleum shows no market and credit balances and certificates noted in city trade data.
Two pairs of men’s Russet Vici leather shoes, hand sewn Congress and Lace finishing. All toes. Value listed at four dollars, sale price reduced to one dollar ninety eight cents.
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