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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1896

Page

7

Marriage of David Lawrence and Lena Theil in South Lincoln

David Lawrence of North Hyde Park avenue married Lena Theil of Jackson street at Rev J Jones residence on South Lincoln avenue. The couple will live at 321 North Hyde Park avenue and begin housekeeping promptly. The piece also notes a wandering group returning from Lake Winola and other local social notes and obituaries.

David Lawrence Hyde Park Avenue Lena Theil Jackson Street Lincoln Avenue Spruce Street

New Lake Winola hotel planned for next summer

A new hotel will be built next summer at Lake Winola on The Point, a land spur into the lake. Backers are Philadelphia men and the site is praised for its scenic beauty, aiming to replace dissatisfaction with the current lake hotel’s management.

Lake Winola Philadelphia

Republican song club rehearses with detective notes

County Detective Levihon addressed the Republican song club on the campaign and urged continued effort. A catalogue of songs from headquarters and an order sheet for uniforms arrived, while enthusiasm grew and success seemed assured. A lawn social is planned near St Mark's church on Fourteenth street tonight. The Welsh Baptist Young People's Union of northeastern Pennsylvania plans a Lake Ariel trip on August 26. Cross walks were added at Price street with Lincoln and Sumner avenues.

Republican Song Club Levihon St. Mark's Church Fourteenth Street Welsh Baptist Young People’s Union Pennsylvania Lake Ariel Price Street Lincoln Avenue Sumner Avenue

Local social notes and a small product ad

Miss Lizgle Cuthberson of Van Storch avenue visits Carbondale. Miss Maggie MacDonald returning to Lackawanna from the Ridge. Miss Martha Pittock of Deacon street returns from Scott township. William Hichmond and family of North Park visit Pittston Monday. Miss Rosa Lehr returns from Wilkes-Barre. Ask Your Dealer for McGarrah’s Insect Powder 25 and 10 cent boxes never sold in bulk.

Lizgle Cuthberson van Storch Avenue Carbondale Maggie MacDonald Ridge Lackawanna Martha Pittock Deacon Street Scott Township Wiliam Hichmond and North Park Pittston Rosa Lehr Wilkes-Barre McGarrah

Million patriotic voters seek full political information

A publisher offers a complete handbook of public political information edited by Lawrence F. Prescott. The pamphlet promises voters will understand not only their own party doctrines but also the views and differences of other parties on Gold, Silver, Tariff, and Free Trade.

Lawrence F. Prescott

Death of Calgary Patrolman’s infant shadows town news

Alberta nine month old child of Patrolman John Dugcan of Oak Street died yesterday at 2 am. Funeral set for this afternoon at 2 pm with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Nearby, North Main Avenue Baptist Sunday School members enjoyed a Mountain Lake outing. Special cars departed from the church at 9 am. Other items list residents traveling to Philadelphia, Hartford, New York City, Honesdale, Atlantic City, Lake Winola, and Susquehanna County. a few illnesses and job changes are noted.

Alberta John Dugcan Oak Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery North Main Avenue Eugene Knight West Market Street Hartford Susquehanna County Arthur Atherton Plymouth

Local Notices and Socials From Ash Street to Drinker Street

Miss Mable Watrous visits friends in Winners while Miss Lilian Pelts returns to Phillipsburg from Grove Street. Miss Helen Young visits her parents in Drinker Street in Baldwinsville New York. The 4 year old Arthur Kimble died of typhoid pneumonia after a long illness. The Kimble family mourns his loss. Kinbachs saloon glass was broken by two intoxicated men. A holy communion will be held at St Mark’s Episcopal church tomorrow at 10 o’clock. Mrs S Green of Providence visited friends on Clay Avenue yesterday. George Gifford of O S Johnson’s store returns from New York City. Loyal Temperance Legion program planned for Saturday.

Badighe Henry G. Williams Jones South Main Avenue Cassie Harris Bellevue Heights Lake Winola Thomas Williams Moogle Ruth Lawrence North Hyde Park Avenue Kate Williams Academy Street William Jackson Street A. P. Kern Charles Hubethane Danville H. C. Henman Tenth Street Salem Wayne County Mary Pitcher Ruth Peck Annie Kennedy Grace Peck Hattie Coons Alice Williams Kate Chage Price Street Crystal Lake William C. Jones Lincoln Avenue Bradford County Jessie Harlow George Skilihorn Pittsburg State Knights of Pythias Cora C. Storm Arrarat Summit Frank Shedd W. RR. Dawes Davies’ Drug Store New York City FE. G. Worden Harry Reinhart Lake Ariel George Saxe Archie Edna Saxe M. Dimmick G. Moser Ocean Grove Theodore Naumann North Sumner Avenue Clark's Summit James T. Boyd Rowena Mary Joyse Elk Lake Jacob Millick Long Avenue D F. P. Doty Hampton Street Church Bloomsburg Mr. Skoomakoff Bulgaria Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Ndith Howard Binghamton and Waverly N.Y Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America Erie and Wyoming Mable Watrous Ash Street Lilian Pelts M. K. Kellum Grove Street Phillipsburg Helen Young Baldwinsville N. Y James Young Drinker Street Arthur Kimble Lawrence Kimble Apple Street North End Kinbach St. Mark's Episcopal Church 8. Green Providence William Jeffrey Clay Avenue George Gifford Johson The Loyal Temperance Legion

Suit Against Railroad Over Interstate Commerce Charge

Grove City Pa Aug 18 suit entered today by Judge J A Martin trustee of the Enterprise Coal Co against the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad alleging violations of the interstate commerce act and discriminatory freight rates favoring other Mercer county coal firms United States officials have canvased the situation and say they have a good case.

Grove City J .A. Martin Enterprise Coal Co Pittsburg, Shenango and Lake Eye Mercer County United States

Moonshiners Murder Children in Revenge Fire

In Locksburg Seyler County near Little Rock, a mob fired into the Jones home after sunset last night killing Reed aged 6 and William aged 16. The attack followed Jones testimony to the grand jury and threats to leave the county.

Little Rock R. C. Jones Locksburg Seyler County Reed William Jones

Major Armes Arrested in Alimony Refusal Case

Major George A. Armes, a retired army officer, was arrested in Washington for contempt of court after he refused to pay alimony to his wife in a divorce action. The court had ordered him to pay one hundred dollars.

Major Armes Beaver Harrison Beranton Tribune Washington, D. C George A. Armes

Electric fence plan shocks boy and halted use

Sioux City Traction Company tested an electric rail device to deter youths from boarding moving cars. A 300 volt shock injured a boy who touched the charged pipe, nearly causing serious harm before a driver reversed the car. The plan is now abandoned.

Sioux City Iowa Sioux City Traction Company Traction Company Central Company The Central

Pittsburg Doctor Held in Malpractice Death Case

Dr. S. B. Anderson of Fitch Street Allegheny faces accusation for performing an unlawful operation that killed Miss Deborah Douglass of Third Avenue hospital. Miss Annie Schrenengost of Manneton West Virginia and Charles J. Broadhead of Kittaning Pennsylvania are held as accessories. Schrecongost was admitted to bail at $1,000. others were denied bail.

Pittsburg B. Anderson Fitch Street Allegheny Misa Annie Schrenengost Manneton W. Va Charles J. Broadhead Kittaning McDowell Deborah Douglass Third Avenue Anderson Miss Schrenengost Broadhead Schrecongost Ball

Flies and Mosquitos Grim Rural Life in Vermilion County

Vermilion county reports swarms of small black flies and mosquitos making travel hard. Livery stable men apply fish oil and pennyroyal to horses before rides while farmers cover cattle and horses with sacks to lessen bites. The pestilence disrupts driving and cattle work across the area.

Danville

Saloonkeeper Fights Burglar. Burglar Fatally Shot

John W. Joyce, a St. Louis saloon keeper, battled a negro burglar who entered his room Sunday morning. Joyce was cut, but he shot the intruder twice, who died nearby. the burglar’s body was found later.

St. Louis John W. Joyce Joyce

Washington Mills resumes full operations in Lawrence

The Washington Mills of Lawrence starts full time in all departments today after eight hour days for six weeks. About 1,400 workers are employed. The Pacific Mills Print Works also resumes operations after a one week shutdown.

Washington Mills Lawrence Mass Washington Pacific Mills Print Works

Promoters Listed for British Investments and Credits

An advertisement touts a list of 350 promoters with over £100,000,000 in foreign investments in six years and £18,000,000 in seven months of 1895. Subscrib ers pay £5 to obtain names and addresses and may receive introductions to promoters. Directors include Sir Edward C. Ross and Hon Walter C. Pepys. Also notes Pillsbury Flour mills capacity of 17,600 barrels daily.

London and Universal Bureau of Investors Cheapside London B. C Edward C. Ross Walter C. Pepys Arthur Stiffe

Oil Market Opens with 108 Percent Option

OM City reports the option oil market opening at 108 percent with Creult balances noted as today's baseline. Market watchers await further price movements as trading begins in the Aug 15 session.

OM City Creult

Markets and Stocks Show Small Turnover on Quiet Trading

New York Aug 18 The Stock Exchange saw light activity with total sales of 156 765 shares amid a sharp foreign exchange break. Sterling quotes fell to 4854 and 487, sugar led declines while Sugar Louisville and Nashville fell hardest. A late rally narrowed losses before close.

New York Stock Exchange London Sugar Louisville Nashville Williams Linn, Allen & CO Glock Bpruce

Provisions firm with fair demand in Philadelphia market

Philadelphia reports firm provisions with steadier demand for smoked meats. Prices shown for beef, pork, hams, sides and bacon run steady to average, with various grades and pack sizes noted amid general market firmness.

Philadelphia Tuba

New York Market Notes on Grain and Provisions

New York August 18 reports flour easier and quiet, wheat firmer, various futures and spot prices for red and white wheats, corn, pot products, and oats. Provisions dull and steady with lard and refined oils steady, cheese firm, butter steady, State and Pennsylvania skims sold per case at about $20.

New York I.c Continent South America Gaye State Pennsylvania Walt'ge

Chicago Stock Yards Cattle Hogs and Sheep Report

Chicago Stock Yards reports on August 14 show cattle receipts at 509 head with market stronger. Prices range common to extra steers around 4.75 to 2604, feeders 2.50 to 15, cows and bulls 1.00 to 38.25, Texans 1.75 to 4.75, western ranges 24 dollars. Hogs receipts about 600 head with firm to higher values. heavy packing and shipping lots 9.05 to 2.50. common to choice 1.00 to 9.10. lambs and sheep around 20.25 to 5.65.

Tobaco Co Gary Billy Sugar Reg Co Ohio Chicago Mil Bilily R. I Lake Shore Louis M. K Exas Manhattan Pacific Pacific Mail Phil & Rowling Senee Way Southern R. R Bouthern R. BR Tenn. C. & I West Chicago Board OF Trade Jianuary Sesesers Bmd Seenee Chicago Stock Yards Cubs Western Rangera

Buffalo Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices Mixed in Market Report

Buffalo market notes show steady cattle with veals and hogs active and higher. Prices quoted include steers around 1.70 to 3.00, hogs 19 to 19.75, mixed packers 1.06 to 2.95, roughs 2.90 to 12.00, and lambs and sheep rising with Canada lambs noted.

Choice Canada

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