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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1898

Page

2

Local Notes and Church Activities Reported

The stone mill of Moses Sijjehis Jr. will stay open daily. Mrs. Leonard Knapp is seriously ill. Oscar Halph, long ill, shows improvement. Metho dist revival meetings closed. Ladies Aid of the Metha dist church meets this afternoon at Mrs. William Fran's. A grand ad was held last night for the need of Dall eam. Charles Goodridge of Kingsley was here on business yesterday. Mrs. BE Wheeler, in Philadelphia for treatment, is improving. Mr. Webb plans to move to Beanton soon. The Univer silist church state convention will meet here next June. Mrs Hal Stephens visits her son in Wilkes-Barre. Attorney Smith Kinner of Tunkhannock spent last Sunday with his mother.

Moses Sijjehis, Jr Leonard Knapp Oscar Halph Gurney Ladies Aid Society William Fran Tunkhannock

Mahogany veneer dominates modern furniture making

A historical exposé argues that true solid mahogany is rare and expensive, with most so called mahogany pieces being multi layer veneers of cheap woods. It explains how modern tables, desks, and beds use thin mahogany surfaces over elm, basswood, or ash, detailing construction that preserves grain while avoiding warping.

Eye Minle

Witnesses Describe Striker Violence Before Tragedy at Cranberry

In Wikes Barrs, Feb 22 jurors heard testimony detailing months of intimidation and attacks by McAdoo and Harwood strikers at Cranberry and Crystal Ridge. Witnesses recalled stone and club assaults, threatened workers, and arson or dynamite threats aimed at forcing mine closures and suppressing labor action.

Wikes-Barrs Martin Judee Woodward Court House Michael Brennan King August Winnock Ludwig Laub Cranberry Joonb Williama Cronbosry McAdoo Cherity Phe Eherity Harwood Crystal Ridge West Hazleton A. BR. Dreemer Willias John Mummy Gustav Jack Joseph Ermold Hazleton John Beach Marwood Joe Beboteki John Kubiteki

Markets Slide on Cuban Question Fears

New York trading opened with heavy selling as brokers and holders reacted to potential Cuban developments. Orders to sell swamped early gains created by London prices, stocks fell back from Monday’s highs, and margins were uncovered as traders moved to curb losses.

New York London William Linn Allen &O Stoak Brokers Mewra

Scranton Trade Quotations and Local Bonds Summary

Scranton and Pittston transit stocks listed with bid and ask. Local firms including Scranton Packing, Scranton Axle Works, Weston Mill Co, Alexander Car Replacer, and Beranton Traction. Bonds feature first mortgages from Scranton Pows Railway and People street lines with dues noted. Public utilities and city projects appear with mortgages and tax-backed notes.

Heat &Powe Siiucevessecovsyece Seks Scranton Mluminating, Heat & Power Company Ccccenee Bsews Scranton First Mortgage Duc IMF People's Street Railway Mortgnage

Market Notes From New York Grain and Dairy Prices

New York reports firm wheat values amid holders’ view and weak tone in corn and oats. Flour and dairy items stay steady as markets digest large receipts and varied futures, with prices and futures names noted for March July September and May contracts.

New York Duluth Manitoba Yale Wigads Ia Mie State Pennsylvania

Tallow Firm Refines Oil Bid Across East Coast

A tallow firm in the city handles bulk petroleum refining efforts linking New York Philadelphia and Baltimore with an 8.0 unit benchmark and a 30.5 country scope. The operation progresses through company SL and aims at the B45 marker.

City Ayate Pitmer New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Philadelphia Provision Market Brief in Mixed Commodities

Fragmented pricing notes for Wheat Corn Potatoes Butter Cheese Cotton Tallow Poultry and Flour from Philadelphia markets. Readers see bid levels, monthly terms, and reported shipments including 60 bushels of wheat and 121 000 bushels of oats.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Corm Sir Bushela

Wheat and Corn Markets Show Drought Stops and Declines

Wheat futures eased with May down a half cent and July a quarter, while English markets weighed on sentiment. Corn fell a fraction as oats slipped. provisions varied with pork off about seven cents, lard and ribs steady. Flour price steady. receipts and shipments tallied across grains with large barley and corn volumes recorded.

Iard Riba N. W

East Buffalo Market Report Confusing Prices Listed

Fragmented OCR notes describe cattle and sheep prices with mixed terms and unclear figures. References to Buffalo and local items imply a livestock market listing with common to choice grades and various prices, but many words are garbled.

Buffialo N.Y

New York Livestock Market Report Hints at Mixed Demand

Feb 23 report notes steer and oxen weakness with scattered gains for cows and calves. Lambs remain scarce, hogs steady to weak, and market prices show limited activity with several entries quoted around 4.50 for steers and 2.02 for calves amid overall dull tone.

New York B.mas

Cattle and hog markets report for East Liberty prices

East Liberty Pa February 21 cattle prices show steady to lower for various categories. Prime and common cattle and hogs move at mixed rates with prime medium hogs and veal calves noted in scattered bids and receipts.

East Liberty

Livestock Market Prices From Chicago Auction Report

Chicago market report lists cattle calves hogs and sheep prices with figures for buyers and sellers. Cattle calves bring about 8.545 to 8.75 per head, hogs near 34 to 34.4, sheep around 50 per head, and larger totals show 17 000 hogs and 19 head for sheep.

Chicago Lewer

Credit balances and first sales report for O W City silo

Credit balances 70 certificnne opened at 7h bid for cash. first sales begun at 7. During the day silos showed cash deliveries of 19,000 barrels at TAQ 2,000 at TUM 6,000 at Ts 19000 at 74 10M at So 20000 at BOAQ 000 at ag regular delivery, 000 at Ts dMw 20,000 at 81 SW barrels at 2. total cash and regular sales 10,000 barrels. shipments 156,275 barrels. runs 193,045 barrels.

OW City

Argument Sparks Tense Exchange in Boston Traveler

A tense exchange unfolds as a contentious man declares, I can argue with anybody here, while a quiet observer retorts that the mis fortune is that you can't reason. The street confrontation echoes themes of pride, debate, and restraint.

Bank Vault Guarded by Holmes Electric Protective System

An article notes that the bank vault is protected by the Holmes Electric Protective System, highlighting the security measures installed to safeguard funds and valuables.

Holmes

Doctor Grewer Returns to Old Post Office Office

The physician now based at the Old Post Office Building corner Spruce Street and Penn Avenue will be accessible from 16 a. m. to 8.30 p. m. after visits to St Louis and Chicago offices. In Chicago he received Doctor of Philosophy and Back of Science titles along with multiple degrees and emblems. No other specialist matches his credentials.

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

Ozo-Nite Gas Offered With One Year Warranty

Ozo-Nite Gas including generator is warranted to generate gas for one year and ships to any part of the United States for ten dollars. It claims to be an effective home treatment for catarrh and treats hoarseness and catarrhal deafness. One trial treatment is offered.

United States

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