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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1896

Page

10

Company meetings endures amid internal strife and relief effort

The Franklin company held regular and secret sessions over internal trouble with permanent man Eproats, stating the company will not disband. A minor clash with a West Side businessman followed. The group donated $15 to the Pittston mine disaster fund and appointed Hutchinson and Chase to aid Bringing the next firemen convention to Scranton.

Franklin Company James Beavers Eproats West Side Pittston Mine F. P. Hutchinson George W. Chase Scranton

Patriotic Voters Seek Full Political Handbook Reach

The article urges informed voting and broad study of party doctrines, explaining the need to compare Gold Silver Tariff and Free Trade policies. It notes a complete handbook of political information edited by Lawrence F Prescott, offered with a purchase of any men's suit.

Lawrence F. Prescott

Funeral for John McDonough in Minooka

The funeral for John McDonough was held yesterday from his father’s home on Mala avenue Minooka then moved to St. Joseph’s Catholic church for a requiem Mass by Rev John Lourhran. Interment followed in Minooka cemetery with a large funeral procession and notable choral tributes to the deceased.

John McDonough Mala Avenue Minooka St. Joseph's Catholic Church John Lourhran Mead Gous Patrik Duinn Patrick Connolly Miles Fitshenry John Mulderiy James Reily Martin Mongan

Burial of William Campbell after Von Storch shaft death

William Campbell of Blume Avenue was buried yesterday at 10 o clock. A requiem was held at Holy Rosary Church with pallbearers Michael May James McHugh John Burns John McCormick Michael and John McLaughtiin. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

William Campbell Blume Avenue von Storch O'Clowk Holy Rosary Church Michael May James McHugh John Burns John McCormick Michael John McLaughtiin Hyde Park Catholic Mulherin St. Louis Amy Decker Eva Meredith Chark’s Summit Mingele Farrey Nay Aug Avenue Cartondale Hasel Wheeler Carbondale Leggett's Creek David Evans Alderman Roberts Waverly Charles Davie William Street Lake Winula Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Patrick Duty Archbald Margaret Nora Collins North Main Avenue Atlantic City Maggie Laura McHugh Brick Avenue Buffalo B. Jennings Sadie Jennings Clinton, Mass James T. White Thomas J. Owens

J J Coyne to Attend Madison Square Garden Meeting Tonight

J J Coyne will attend the Bryan and Sewall notification meeting at Madison Square Garden New York tonight. A south bound street car collided with a wagon owned by J Goldsleger the Penn avenue nation dealer in Greenwood yesterday morning. The fender of the car was broken and the vehicle was demolished. The funeral of John McDonough occurred yesterday morning from the family residence on Main Street with interment at Minooka Catholic cemetery. The school board meets this afternoon.

J.J. Coyne Bryan

Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertised Worldwide

An 19th century styled claim promotes Mrs. Winslow’s Boothing Syrup as a cure all for teething pain diarrhea and wind colic. It asserts long usage by Mrs Jons of Mother for children and urges buyers to request the product by name priced at twenty five cents per bottle.

The Dipper Spillin Glories Through the Sky

Emerson D. Owen recalls watching the dipper fall and the summer sky ablaze with shooting stars. He remembers a father’s tale of the heavens and the mystery of meteors lighting the night.

Daddie Tie Emerson D. Owen

Local residents enjoy group outing and visits across towns

Many residents from the borough returned from visits in Honesdale Olyphant Dalton Waymart and Georgetown. Several are noted as working or renovating homes while others report minor injuries and health board discussions at the borough building.

Local social notes from Green Ridge and nearby towns

Mre. Plidsell recovering at Green Ridge street. Miss Bertha Conover and Miss Bessie Croft plan a visit to Gouldsboro for two weeks. Mrs Will Treverton’s Agbury class to perform at Laurel Hill Park. Mailcarrier Pred Emery returns from Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas McGowan to Lake Winola for a short stay. Rebecca lodge initiatory team from Archbald to confer degree at Green Ridge lodge Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and son Karl visit Shelter Island. Nellise Van Gorder returns from Pile County visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Parker to reside on Capouse Avenue. Charlie Burdick visits S. E. Burdick family.

FT. Plidsell Green Ride Street Bertha Conover Bessie Croft Scranton Gouldsboro Wayne County Will Treverton Agbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday Echo Laurel Hilpairk Emery Atlantic City Nicholas McGowan Lake Winola Rebecca Lodge Archbald Green Ridge Lodge Glaht Mem Flpd Hughes Karl Dickson Avenue Shelter Island Nellise van Gorder Monsey Avenue Pile County

Peckville Memoir and Local Travel Notices

Peckville and surrounding towns report residents visiting relatives at Herrick Centre and Salem camp grounds. Funeral services for Arthur M. Peck are held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Wilson Fire Company paying last respects and multiple local pallbearers and flower bearers noted.

Jares Nute Heme Herrick Centre C. Simpkins Inez Salem Camp Grounds Ji. & Bloes Warion Wayne County C. F. Bloes Dunmore Drigglat Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company Oryphant Peekville George Treverton Mra Martin Kithorn W. P. Kithour Katie Philadelphia Joseph G. Bell Arthur M. Peck Methodial Episcopal Church Oclock Messrs Willis Krug Warren D. Irving Wilson Fire Company Rock Manufacturing Company Hose Company G. M. Pierce W. J. Snedleer Russell Worlecker F. J. Swingle A. L. Demming Charles Jenkine

Bones and Portraits Mixed in Odd Studio Chat

A fragmentary exchange in a historical page hints at a photographer discussing images and bones with a mysterious client. The misheard lines suggest a macabre joke about taking photographs with or without bones, capturing a strange snapshot of daily life.

Dr Detchon Vitalizing Sarsaparilla Pills Ad

Candy coated sarsaparilla pills marketed as the greatest blood purifier and nerve builder. Claims to cure anaemia, nervous diseases, paralysis, indigestion, loss of appetite, female weaknesses, pale complexion, and general declining health. Sold by Carl Loreng, 418 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton.

Detchon Carl Loreng Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Strange light at Deep Hollow sparks wild fish fall

Special to The Tribune Susquehanna Aug 11 violent storm near Deep Hollow six miles away produced a dark balloon shaped cloud that collapsed sending thousands of catfish to the ground along with toads frogs and eyeless fish. Cattle and drivers fled as springs filled and spectators and scientists gathered to study an event described as rare in Susquehanna county.

The Tribune Susquehanna Deep Hollow Susquehanna County

Market gains as money rates ease and Sterling slips

New York stock market shows improving tendency with easier money rates and Sterling exchange down to 4 7 to 4884. Afternoon session sees money on call at 4 percent and heavy bank offerings lead to covering buys. General market rises. total trades reach 240934 shares including Sugar, St Paul, and Burlington.

New York Sterling Exchange Murray Hill St. Paul Burlington William Linn Ale Len & CO Bpruce Street

August Sale Promises Deep Storewide Reductions

Wes announces further wide cuts across the entire store to clear remaining spring and summer goods at tempting prices. The message emphasizes aggressive discounts to entice purchases regardless of need.

Wes

Lebegk and Gori Township School Bond Issue Notes

Fragmented OCR outlines municipal debt items including LE BEGK GORI Lacka Township School 6 percent City of Scranton 6 percent and Vernon Coal Co. Axl Works. Winton borough and Seranton area references appear with interest rates and issuer names in a list style.

Lacka City of Scranton Imp Borough of Winton Vernon Coal Co Ccssensee Seranton Axl Works

Grain and provisions market notes from New York and Philadelphia

New York markets show dull to steady movement across grains with No 1 northern and spot No 2 red trading in September to December windows. Philadelphia provisions trade remains steady with city smoked beef, pork, hams, sides, and lard quoted at varied but firm levels for current and nearby dates.

New York Northern Oic M.c Chicago City Extra India Western Steam Elty South America Old Mess State Dairy lWalte Wigntite Western Dairy State Pennsylvania Western Philadelphia Hogeheais

Mixed Live Stock Prices Report From Union Stock Yards

At Union Stock Yards on August 11 cattle receipts reached 5,000 with steady demand for all classes including steers at around 194.70 and calves up to 1205.50. Hog receipts totaled 6,000 with firm prices for heavy packing and shipping lots, and sheep receipts were 12,000 with markets easy to lower.

Union Texana Western Rangers Ichimher Saas Sali Buttain Canada Lambs

Toledo Grain Market Update With Mixed Wheat and Corn Prices

Toledo reports wheat receipts of 5 bushels and 00 bushels shipments while corn receipts reach 4 40 bushels with 1 50 bushels shipments market described as dull No 4 mixed cash 244c No 7 yellow 23450 and various contract quotes for No 2 red cash and August December futures.

Toledo Bentember Igc

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