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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1898

Page

2

Parish meeting address and local notices in Pittston area

The Primitive Methodist Church group will hold a quarterly meeting next Sunday at 6 50. Mr J G Manning of Pittston will deliver an address. Local visits noted include Mr and Mrs A J Clifford of Pitts tom and Miss Anna Foy of Scranton. District officials named in East Marcy township elections. A pre Lenten dance at Sarefield opera house drew crowds from Scranton Pittston and Dunmore. Funeral for Philip Clifford reported with services at St Marys cemetery. Local election results show Democratic victory in the Second ward with several new officers listed.

Christian Endeavor Society Thy Primitive Methodist Church J. GC. Manning Pittston A. J. Clifford Pitts Tom Anna Foy Scranton Alicia Dixon C. C. Bowman R. BE. Dougher Wilkes-Barre Mary Hastie Missionary ‘Training Nyack-on the-Hudson John McKeeley York State Marcy Township Robert Oliver Pier Sarefield Opera House Dunmore Kate Reardon Sursfield Opera House Philip Clifford West Side Pittaton J. J. McCabe Peter Nallin Patrick Doran Charles Doran Thomas Tene Thomas Nolan Anthony Clifford Flowerebearers Edward Gibbons John Meade St. Mary's Cemetery John McKengie John Curry Boreveh Justice of the Peace T. J. Fitseimmons Constable Michael Healy Edward Gibbong J. J. Reilly M. J. Dixon Martin Cardon William Doran Councillmen John McKengale John Manley L. E. Brien John Brennan Thomas McHale William O'Malley Frank Heston John Doran James O'Brien Martin Quinn Arthur Davidson John Reap Timothy Quinn John Christian Frank Little

Visitors and Election Results Highlight New Milford Itinerary

Mr and Mrs Henry Brown visit their daughter in New Milford as Mrs Charles Snyder and daughter May spend Tuesday with aunt Mrs EK Wiley in Binghamton. Funeral noted for Mine Cora Pohlamus in Dalton. Election results list several local offices with party lines and names. J A Niver, prominent hotel proprietor, plans winter business and lists recent guests from Elmira and nearby towns.

Henry Brown New Milford Qgharled Snyder May EK. Wileey Binghamton James’ Masters Cora Pohlamus Dalton More W. EE. Titus C. M. Parker B. A. Gardner H. K. Wilkins M. Lt. McMillan H. 8. Stephens W. K. Warner M. K. Walker C. W. Farrer C. M. Mack J. A. McCoy L. G. Stephene G. G. Rought H. R. Benjamin J. A. Niver Niver House John Loftus Ememanoest Ll. Foot Elmira M. R. Miller Newaoelty J. ©. Merrill W. H. Suigfried Easton F. H. Bitton Pittston

Testimony in the Martin case details Lattimer shooting

Wilkes-Barre February 17. The trial of Sheriff Martin and deputies resumed with miner witnesses. Angelo Mats said seven or eight men fell at Lattimer, a deputy shot a wounded man in the back killing him. Gasperickh, George, and Slobodnik suffered severe head wounds with bullets embedded. Witnesses described being shot while fleeing and claim fear of deputies' orders. The scene closed as cross-examinations touched on statements and inquest fears.

Wilkes-Barre Martin Lattimer John Pupka West Hasleton Angelo Mats Matt Andrew Yeamot John Dally Anthony Kigelvics West Hazleton George Gasperick Gasherick John Slobodnik Philadelphia John Kulick Anthony Andelo

Things About a Watch From the Jeweller's Review

A detailed essay explains watch internals and precision. It outlines the 98 pieces of a typical watch, tiny screws, springs, and gears, and describes the balance wheel’s constant motion. It compares watch parts to vast scales of time and distance with emphasis on craftsmanship and importance of tempering springs.

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Illegible Letter Haunts A Dear Sir Reply From Aldrich

A Chicago Inter Ocean note recalls Thomas Battley Aldrich replying to Prof. Ki Morse about an unreadable letter. He jokes on deciphering Morse, noting dates and signatures, and that Morse’s letters are kept unread while others are discarded.

Chicago Inter-Ocean Thomas Batley Aldrich Ki, B. Morse Mr. Morse Thomas Alley Alrich

Wall Street Holds Gains After Mixed Liquidity Day

The market saw no resumption of heavy liquidation from yesterday as bears pressed at times but left contracts intact. Prices closed near the day’s high with fractional gains overall, while London quotes showed Americans up from yesterday’s London close, aided by New York short covering. Total sales reached 418000 shares.

New York Hears London London Exchange Shorts

Grain and dairy markets see mixed signals from New York trading

In New York on February 7, grain futures showed mixed activity as Wheat-Spot held steady for No 2 red and No 1 northern Duluth and No 1 hard Manitoba floated higher on favorable foreign news and shorts' scare. Corn and oats were firmer early but weakened with selling. dairy prices remained steady to firm on butter and cheese with modest shifts across types and regions.

New York Duluth Manitoba Havana News Xiteane Indi Miye Windle Deef Western Creamery lMalte Elgins Imitation Creamery Diane Atate Lange Emall Keee Stiute Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Provision Market Report Summary

Philadelphia market notes steady to higher for wheat and corn futures with near contracts firm. Butter and cheese steady. live poultry quiet with mixed demand for fowl and turkeys. Receipts show 1 000 barrels and 6 000 sacks of wheat and corn supply.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Yale

Wheat and corn shipment figures listed in bushels

The record shows shipment totals of 14 000 bushels of wheat and 136 000 bushels of corn with 225 000 bushels for another commodity. The data appears as OCR fragments with unclear context and units.

Chicago Grain Market Eyes Sharp Opening Rally

Chicago February 17 grain trading opened with excitement as May futures briefly hit 31.00 a bushel before easing. Wheat showed a volatile session with modest gains, corn and oats slipping slightly, while cash quotes for various grains and seeds were listed and weekly receipts and shipments reported.

Market Report From Buffalo On Cattle Hogs And Sheep

Buffalo market notes show cattle holding steady while hogs ease. Prices quoted for Yorkers to choice hogs range around 4.35 to 4.5 per cwt, with common to grade at lower levels. Sheep movement is slow with desired lambs and wethers at varied values, cull categories steady to light.

N. Y Coloe

City Pa. Credit balances and auctioned oil barrels

City, Pa. opened bids for regular and cash shipments of crude oil with lengthy credit balances. Bids featured 10,000 barrels at 76,000, 4,000 at 74, 14,000 at 77, and 5,000 at 77, along with cash shipments and other lot sizes.

City Thy

Cattle Prices Reported From Local Market Auction

In Bnet Liberty on February 17 buyers noted prices for common cattle, Shik4 bulls, and she cows with primes and heavies. Hogs and pigs traded with quoted ranges and several entries listed for veal calves and other stock, reflecting typical market activity.

Bnet Liberty James Boas

Chicago Livestock Report Notes Mixed Movements

Chicago markets show varied cattle and calf movements with 2000 head cattle 141 head sheep and lambs traded. Receipts include stockers feeders calves and hogs with prices mixed and light demand noted across divisions.

Chicago Toco

Market Prices Reported for Live Stock in New York

On February 17 the market shows beves and calves mixed with steady lambs and sheep, hogs slow. Prices listed include veals at about 5001.70, lambs and sheep around 8.5006, and hogs near 4.0004.0 per hundredweight.

New York Broutiv Sheen Elijah Lambe

Cleveland Rises as Principal Lake Port in American Shipping

The Sun notes 20,000 vessels under the American flag with lake trade surging. Buffalo and Detroit show ten year gains in tonnage, while Cleveland’s lake commerce soars from 125 million to 300 million tons, making it a dominant shipping center for Michigan lumber and ore.

East Lakes Buffalo Detroit Michigan Peninsula Chicago Twlnth Milwaukee Duluth Cleveland United States Michigan aVorsela Alelzes Great Northern Lakes

Barrel Ready Kindling Wood Offered At Retail Prices

Prepared to deliver kindling wood by the barrel made from seasoned hard wood and giso wood for grates at prices within reach. Try a barrel for instant use and convenience. Order books at DPECKENS PHARMACY 107 N. Matin avenue JIFKINS' MEAT MARKET 601 Lacka HAJ PIERERCE'S MARKED Adams GREEN RIDGE LUMBER CO BERKS HARDWARE STORENS Matin Gr at the Factory Orders for carpet cleaning received after Marel Ist.

Dpeckens Pharmacy N. Matin Avenue Jifkins Lacka HAJ Piererce's Adams Green Ridge Lumber CO Berks Hardware Storens Matin Avenue

Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings

Advertising copy promotes new Tiffany Style wedding rings described as Finest Solderless 18k with a refined design. The brief highlights durability and elegance, positioning the collection as a modern take on classic rings.

Adams Optician Offers Vision Aids At Reasonable Prices

Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision bringing affordable options. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and expert fitting services to correct eye issues.

Adams

Dr E Grewer Returns to Local Office Amid Honors

Dr E Grewer returns from St Louis Chicago and Western offices and will be available at his permanent office in the Old Postoffice Building corner Spruce Street and Penn Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Chicago he received Doctor of Philosophy and Back of Science titles among other degrees and emblems, credentials unmatched by any other specialist.

St. Louis Chicago and Western Postoffie Spruce Street Penn Avenue Chicago Dr. Grewer

Catarrh Special Offer One Year Treatment for Ten Dollars

Dr. B Grewer a Philadelphia specialist offers a year long catarrh cure for ten dollars. The ad asserts a $5,000 guarantee for epilepsy cures and promises free advice and exam before March 1 as part of a bold health offer. The piece lists extensive credentials and warns of chronic nervous and other systemic symptoms prompting consultation.

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