Anthracite Prospects Lift Mood in Northeastern Pennsylvan
The Ledger reports stable anthracite trade with gains in Schuylkill collieries as companies add cars to speed shipments. miners in the region enjoy better pay and expect full time work after Sept. 1 amid anticipated price increases in September. July output fell to 1,975,000 tons from 3,750,000 in 1896, with seven month production down 2,569,000 tons from 1846 figures, yet stock control and demand boost prices and market outlook.
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Philadelphia
Ledger
Schuylkill
Tidewater
Epworth League Holds Third Annual Meeting in Clark's Green
In Clark's Green the Simpson Union Epworth League meets at the Methodist Episcopal church with clergy from nearby counties. The program runs Tuesday evening through Wednesday, featuring devotions, papers, and discussions led by Rev. J B Sweet Rev. J B Summer and others. A horse accident injures Mrs Byron Francis. P G Walter is appointed postmaster successor to Fred Osterhout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhoads
Clark's Green
Josie Lindsey
South Gibson
B. Sweet
J. B. Summer
H. H. Wilbur
J. P. Court
Union
League
W. Belle Blesecker
Maud Menger
Toronto
Ella Chapman
C. H. Newing
Northfield
J. A. Muir
Byron Francis
Albert Gilmore
Iaa Gardner
Scranton
P. G. Walter
Fred. M. Osterhout
Walter
Buffalo
Benton Coleman
Della
Nelson Caupwell
Deltha Carr
Nellie Green
P. B. Walter
M. N. Townsend
Reynolds
Academy Grove
Ira B. Miller
Salvation Army
Glenwood
E. C. Reynolds
Main Street
Rey
Watkine to unite Fidella May Reynolds with Prof Gardner
M J Watkine will unite Fidella May Reynolds with Prof Arthur Gardner in marriage. Only close relatives will attend the ceremony. Gardner has taught at Keystone Academy and in Troy New York. Reynolds is a noted musician and former Keystone instructor. The couple depart for Troy to begin their life together after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Watkine
Troy
N. Y
Charles Gardner
Harrisburg
Gardner
Keystone Academy
Lake Winola
Prof. Gay
C. A. Bick
Ruger
Grove Street
Syracuse
Pleasant Beach
Frank Dickson
Grace
Touleville
Nebraska
Ruth Dickson
Local notes from Hallstead and Great Bend area
Residents and visitors include Mre W B McLoud in Binghamton, Hon James T Dubois in Washington DC, Miss Mattie Millard in New York City, and Ernest Robinson in Susquehanna visiting Charles Roney. Great Bend branch of Susquehanna Historical Association to elect officers next Friday at J Fred Carl's. Firemen plan Hallstead parade Aug 26 with many out of town guests.
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W. B. McLoud
Binghamton
James T. DuBois
Washington, D. C
Mattie Millard
New York City
Ernest Robinson
Susquehanna
Charles Roney
Herbert Douglass
Fruithurst
Ala
Great Bend
The
Susquehanna Historical Association
J. Fred, Carl
Bastile
F. J. Gratton
Scranton
L. D. Sawyer
Candor
N.Y
Charles McCroy
Crook
Main Street
Mra. E. K
Hallstead
J. D. Rounds
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Josephine Millard
Factoryville
Palmyria Harris
Chicago, IL
Keystone Fair Grounds
W. M. Hardcastle
Charles Lawrence
Chase Avenue
Mount Manotomoe
Campers witness ball game in rain near Nicholson Lake
A large straw load of Nicholson Lake campers watched a game of ball in wet weather yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hall and daughter Mabel of Wilkes-Barre visit Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Williams. John S. Niver of Clark's Summit visits his uncle John A. Niver. Jasper Billings of Utah, visiting, joins Billings Pont No. 392 G A R and heads to Buffalo with comrades for the national encampment. Mrs. Paul Sherwood of Wilkes-Barre stays with her relatives, the Titus family.
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Nicholson Lake
C. H. Hall
Mabel
Wilkes-Barre
C. B. Williams
John 8. Niver
Clark's Summit
John A. Niver
Jasper Billings
Utah
Wak
Billings Pont
Buffalo
Salt Lake City
Paul Sherwood
D. W. Titus
Andree interview eyed by Royal Geographical head
Scott Keltie of the Royal Geographical Society dismisses as rot the claim Andree’s balloon was seen in the White Sea. He notes pigeons found could be German, not Andree’s, and recalls Andree warned he might not be heard from for two years.
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Toronto
Ont
Scott Kettle
Royal Geographical Society of Great Britain
Andree
Keltie
White Sea
Andre
Carpet and Drapery Sale in Scranton Closing Out Stock
The advertisement offers a broad carpet selection in Scranton with all grades and prices. It also sells Draperies Window Shades Fancy Chairs Upholstery Willow Rattan Stands Tables and Wallpaper stock at substantially reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Explorer hopes to hear word from Arctic balloon attempt
The writer contends a traveler could reach the North Pole by pluck intellect and stamina and may land on Alaska's northern coast or in Siberia or Greenland. Time will pass before any communication is possible and the author leans toward belief that Andree succeeded.
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North Pole
Alaska
Siberia
Greenland
Andree
North Fpote
Shipload of Girls for Alaska Plan Attracts Skepticism
Boston businessman Ralph K. Montmorency says he will charter a steamship to take 200 Boston girls to Alaska during the coming season. He envisions routes around South America to Puget Sound and Alaska ports with prospects of freight revenue. potential profit around $50,000 from passenger fares at $250 each.
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Boston
Mass
Ralph K. Montmorency
Seattle
Alaska
Marfel
Horn
Pacific
Bering Sea
Yukon
Puget Sound
Alaskan
Famous Pawnee Chief Curley Chief Dies at Rough Age
Perry Oklahoma August 23 Curley Chief a renowned Pawnee leader died yesterday near here He was over 10 years old and served prominently in Indian wars including battles against the Osage tribe Their centuries old enmity persists across the Arkansas River despite recent joint visits and ghost dance tensions between the tribes.
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Perry
O. T
Curley
Here
Kansas
Strug Rice
Arkansas River
Ond
Markets rebound as big buyers return to activity
New York stock market lifts from last week's restraint with large dealers buying back holdings and bonds. A single $1,000,000 bond order signals strong speculation while short sellers step back as doubts grow over reduced spring wheat crop prospects in the northwest. Total volume reaches 442,952 shares.
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New York
Northwest
William Linn
Allen & © O
Mears
Scranton Bond Quotations and Local issues Summary
Scranton board lists bond quotations on par 100 for several issuers. Notable items include first mortgage bonds due 1920 for Crantor Pasa Railway and People's Street Railway mortgage, along with general mortgages due 1971. Also listed are loans from Dickson Manufacturing, Lackawanna Township School, City of Beranton, Mt. Vernon Coal, Scranton Axle Works, and Beranton Tract Co with varied par values.
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Bcrantor
Pasa
People's Street Railway
Bocranton & Pittston
Trac, Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka, Township School
City of
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Sessese Scranton Axle Works
Beranton Tracntion Co
Philadelphia Provision Market Prices Drift in Mixed Grain Markets
Reading shows mixed movement in wheat and corn prices with autumn contracts quoted around 1.06 for September. Oats firm with higher values, flour prices steady to firm, and butter demand firm. Receipts recorded 2,600 barrels of flour and large wheat and corn shipments. live poultry quiet but steady with dressed poultry steady.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
St&c
New York Produce Market Prices and Futures Ledger
New York spot and futures for flour, wheat, corn, oats, and other commodities show mixed to weak tones. Spot prices held with slight firming for flour while wheat and corn futures fluctuated, with August and September contracts in various states of change and notable activity in oats and barley.
Market Report: Live Stock Prices Mixed in New York
The market shows active but firm demand for steers at 4.00, cows 1.90 to 2.80, and bulls 2.76 to 3.00. Sheep and lambs move slowly with steady to higher hogs closing around 4.00 to 4.70 per hundredweight.
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New York
E. Nigher
Cattle and Hogs Markets Report from East Liberty
East Liberty Pa August 3 cattle market steady prime hogs active higher prices range from four to five dollars per hundredweight. Bulls steers cows and fat oxen quoted around current market levels. Sheep slow and lower with lambs and veal calves priced in the four to eight dollar per hundredweight area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Chicago Live Stock Market Report
Chicago live stock prices show cattle for stockers and feeders active at 4.5 to 4.15, hogs at 4.10 to 4.15, lambs 5.0 to 10.5, sheep 2.50 to 3.10. Receipts: cattle 17,000 head, hogs 4,000, sheep 19,000.
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Ing
Tobacco Co Co Ae
Cot
Vesoen
Eng
Atch
A. T
F. Pr
Bouwthern
Ohio
Chicago
Cone
Ryey Bay
Mil
Aec.f
Gen. Electric
Lake Shore
Louis, & Nash
Renee Goh
Manhattan
Pacific
N. J. Central
N. Y. Central
N.Y
N. Y
Seepeaseucas Eee
Pacific Mail
Phil. & Rew
Southern R
Sly Ai i Southern KR. BR
Tenn., C. & Iron
Texas Pacific
Union Peres Podaeee
UBIO
U. R
H.mai
Western Rangers
Oil Market Report Shows No Bids For Crude
New York August 3 Commodities note crude oil markets remained quiet with no bids in New York and Pittsburgh credits balances and certificates unused. Shipments totaled 453 barrels with runs reaching 192 273 barrels.
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New York
Bargain Footwear Sale Across All Ages and Styles
In this sale advertisement 1 000 pairs of various widths and sizes from A to C and up to 5 are offered at 98c and 75c for canvas Oxfords, Misses Slippers at 50c, Children’s Slippers at 40c, Men’s Russet and Black Oxfords at 98c and general Men’s Shoes at 49c 98c 1 25 and 1 98. Boys’ School Shoes priced 69c 79c and 98c. Youths’ Slippers 25c. Call to examine.
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Martha R. Schimpef
Lackawanna Ave
Northeastern
Nicholson
Royal Geographical Society
J. Scott Inglis
Lacka. Ave
Royal Maken
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Bird
Scranton & Pittston Trac
National Boring & Drill'g Co
First National Bank
Cscsrss
Elmhurst Boulevard
Cves
Soranton Savings Bank
Scranton Packing Co
Aee
Lacka, Iron & Steel Co
Third National Bank
Throop
Cevevereveenes
Ave
Minnesota
Wyassge
Western Creamery
Elgins
Massige
Egge
Migan'ge
Pyad
Chicago Grain Market
MyaMe
East Liberty Cattle
Hood
Won Is Chemical CO
Wshington
We Bros
Mal
Curtouia Reef
Ladies Oxfords
Lackawanna Avenue
Drexel
Baldwin’s
Hunt & Connell CO
Albany Dentist Association
DR. Hill & Son
A. E. Rogers
E. Robinson
Pisene Oger Beer
Moosic
Bush Dale Works
LAPLIN @ RAND POWDER CO’s
Patterson
Elestric
Bates
Repauno Chemical Co
Panepene Large Steamships
Old Dominion
Roe
Comfort
Virginia Beach
Richmond, VA
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Pier
North River
L. Guillaudeu
Traffic Age
Snow
Weston Mill CO
SérUilon, Olyplnl, Orbondale
W. J. Davis
Merchant Tailor
Wyoming Ave
Aiinit
Third National Bank OF Scranton
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Conrad
Lacka
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