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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1897
Page
4
When Looking For the Best Go to the most reliable Largest apportionment pricing in Hair Goods. WIGS SWITCHES BANGS PUFFS WAVES ETC. Satisfaction guaranteed in Ladies and Gents wigs for street wear. We offer Tonics Bleaches Rouges and Powders. Ask about the Ideal Hair Brush with genuine Siberian bristle air cushioned. Children's Hair Cutting receives special attention.
In Wilkes-Barre on August 6 John Saba the Arabian who eloped with 1 year old Mary Kearney and wed her in Phillipsburg N J was reunited with his child wife Jaba. The girl after a court appearance choice: she declared she loves John and will go with him. Police escorted them through a cheering crowd.
Hundreds search the Shamokin area for George W. Tillet son of David Tillet former Royal Oak colliery proprietor who disappeared Wednesday morning. His sister last saw him near the homestead as relief efforts scan Trevorton mountain and twenty six airholes in vain. He had suffered headaches and nervousness and has been unable to transact business since March 4.
In Hazleton on Wednesday night during a severe storm, 52 year old Stanislaus Torbach sought refuge in prayer at his boarding house. A lightning strike shattered a window as he looked out, killing him instantly and leaving no chance for aid.
Martin Schlegel, aged man, was dragged under a trolley car in Pottsville on August 4. He was fatally injured as the vehicle pulled him head first along the pavement. Schlegel suffered severe burns from electrical contact and remains in critical condition.
Andrew Picknell and a companion were crossing a railroad track at Tren ton near a suburban station when a passenger train at forty miles an hour struck their wagon. Both horses were killed and the wagon demolished, but the occupants escaped with only slight bruises.
Pottsville August 6 Judge Pershing announced several mine appointments including key local officials and court assignments. The move outlines new roles for several named individuals and signals reorganizing within the district judiciary.
A mining board aims to prevent hiring incompetent persons or miners in the anthracite regions. Districts listed include Sixth with William Saeger Shenandoah and David Williams. Seventh with W J Yarwoeth Cen tralia Grant Lewis Shamokin David Gower Ashland. Eighth with David G Thompson Tower City William Shortall Forestville Joseph B B Jones St Clair James Bach Locust Gap and W Jt Bhvana Mt Carinel.
Towanda residents Seneca Arnold and Ed DeLong reported thefts while traveling to Waverly along the Jehigh Valley. Arnold lost 75 dollars and DeLong 20 dollars in the incident.
In Shamokin on August 6 Peter Lakorkie suffered a fractured skull and other fatal injuries at the Cameron mine. In Colbert mine Anthony Voltaire sustained a fractured leg from a coal fall.
Regular session set for Monday in Avoca with local guests including Miss Margaret Davis of Jermyn and Mrs. G W Lower. Funeral services for Mrs Meade drew a large crowd as pastor M F Crane preached at St Marys cemetery. Miss Agnes Monahan and B Reap visit Elmhurst. several locals travel or host visitors. school janitors chosen for term.
Edgar Rounds Albert Ople Joseph Ciley Jean Dimmick and companions camp on Lake Louis shore. Howard Crane entertains a friend from Binghamton Rev Mr Southard to preach at Presbyterians next Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Curtis visited daughter Mrs Albert Corey in Clinton Wayne county. Christian Alliance tent meetings at Herrick Center draw local attendance. Howard and May Pomery of Whites Valley stayed with aunt Mrs D D Jenkins. Strong turnout at Farview Christian Endeavor rally despite weather. Miss Grace Ayers of Peckville spending summer with grandfather Hiram Ledyard. Otis Dimmick injured hip two weeks ago and is recovering. she is nearly 80. Ladies Aid PresbyterIan church met at Mrs H H Lewis’s home.
Dr. Perry of Pittston eyed the town for a medical practice. The Presby terian Ladies Guild held a lawn social at Mrs. W. W. Warner's home. Jay and Lou Harding visited their uncle George Harding in town with other regional guests.
The store offers a wide carpet selection in all grades and prices plus a full line of draperies and window shades. Furniture includes fancy chairs, willow and rattan at about half the price of competitors. Window displays feature cheap stands and tables, with wall paper stock being closed out at less than half price.
Special to The Tribune Stroudsburg Pennsylvania reports the August storm caused extensive flood damage in Monroe County. The Cresco area saw a cave in near the Cresco depot blocking the Priceburg road, railroad property damaged above Cresco, and waters flooding Mountain House and Paradise Valley with multiple rescues of livestock. Pedestrian and road damage plus undermined foundations affected Paradise and Barrett townships and the Delaware valley.
Charles N. Barlow visits Scranton while Mrs. J K Peck of Kingston visits her daughter Mrs J Wood Fratz. The soldiers reunion occurs at Lake Carey on 11th 12th and 15th. The fair is advertised for September 18th 19th and 17th. The Edwardsville baseball team plays here Saturday. A band of gypsies camps near the creek by the ice houses of B B Day. The Barham Clothing Co will move September 1 to a new store room. The electric light company gains pole rights in the borough.
The section forecasts a very large blackberry harvest this year. Residents report visits and vacations, with several locals seen at Lake Winola and Heart Lake. Notables include Mrs. Charles Clime and Mrs. Fred L. Foster on vacation, and Prof Fassett returning from a three week trip with his family.
Credit balances and shipments figures appear with no bids noted. The report lists Ti and certificates alongside figures such as 109,027, but the line is fragmented leaving key details unclear.
Wall Street recovered today from yesterday’s slump as many stocks hit new highs. Trading volume approached record levels, with 641000 shares changing hands, aided by William Linn Allen & Co. brokers in the Meara Building rooms 706-706.
Wheat firm and higher across August contracts. corn steady to lower on No 2 mixed and white varieties. provisions show firm demand for hams and bacon. butter steady at high levels. eggs active. cheese firmer. refined sugars firm. cotton steady. live poultry steady with fair demand. creased poultry dull. Large quantities of flour, wheat, and corn received in report.
The fragment lists oat and corn quantities including 200 bushels, 6 000 bushels, and 14 000 bushels with references to shipments and wheat. The readable data shows mixed figures without complete context or dates.
New York August prices show mixed activity for wheat and corn with August and September futures quoted. Spot, options, and futures shifted through the day as markets reflected modest gains in some grains and declines in others, while meat and dairy items held steady or firm.
Beeves active and steady with native cattle at 4 5 10 per hundred. Steers and oxen about 2 50 to 2 75. Bulls around 100, calves active at 4 25. Sheep and lambs more active but not markedly higher with sheep near 4 0 4 3. hogs down to 4 10. Butter milk not quoted.
Market mixed with cattle steady at prime and common grades. bulls and cows notable at around 203.0 with other livestock including hogs and pigs trading near 4.20 to 4.25 for certain grades. Sheep and veal items show steady demand with spring lambs and veal calves listed at varied prices.
Quick scan of Buffalo market notes lists cattle and hogs activity with prices and ranges. Sheep and lamb markets hold steady with lambs at higher end and culls softer. grazing readiness and quality grades mapped to term prices.
Fragmentary report shows cattle prices around 1.00 to 4.00 with feeding cattle at 4.2, cows and heifers, calves, and range sheep values. Hogs reported at 4.0 head, with total receipts listed as 35,000 hogs and 7,000 sheep, though details are incomplete.
An offer for men’s footwear lists a pair of fine russet vici shoes with hand sewn congress and lace, originally valued at 4.00, now cleared at 11.04. The notice highlights cost-based pricing for a quick sale.
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