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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1898

Page

8

Firemen's Insurance plan discussed for Pennsylvania groups

J Maxey of Carbondale and visitors from Wyoming were seen in Forest City while a New England Home was staged by Le Marr Comedy at Davis Opera House. The Aimley Social club plans a parish event at Christ Episcopal Church as James A Brown notes a plan for a Firemen's Insurance association with 4100 shares at 25 dollars each, 2 percent premium gain, 10 percent member discount, to be proposed at the Entered Hose Company meeting on January 14.

J. Maxey Carbondale Jenny EE. Free Wyoming Forest City New England le Marr Aimley Christ Episcopal Church James A. Brown Entorries Hose Company W. W. Wonder Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen's Association Piremen’s Insurance Association of Pennylvania Ascogigtion Eharee Weld Fire Econpentes Membeas Axsiol- Terweld Tegular Commissiant Enterthee Hose Gmpany

Local News Notes and Community Updates

Baptism at Baptist Church on Friday evening. Mount Lookout Colliery boys enjoy a sleigh ride on Monday. First annual poll at Flap tet church held last evening. Mrs May Cary of Breece Street dies after illness from pneumonia at SL years old. Funeral at 2 pm from her home. interment at Pittston Cemetery. Davies and Stites return to University of Pennsylvania after holidays. Week of prayer observed across town churches. William Lawcock visits. Harry Laycock returns home to Bloomsburg. Mrs Betsy Pollen recovering from grip. Evan Jenkins moves family to Parsons. Beauts from Susquehanna Avenue attend friend’s funeral at Plains. Mount Lookout breaker resumes work after idle spell. Reports of good times passing from aw On.

Pohere Robinson Baptist Church Mount Lookout May RB Cary Breece Street Pittston Willam PF. Davies Mommas Stites Philadelphia University of Pennsylvani William II. Lawcock Harry D. Laycock Bloomsburg Etsy Pollen Evan Jenkins Parsons Thimius Beauts Susquehanna Avenue Plains

Four-Story Mount Carmel Hotel Destroyed by Fire

A blaze at a four story brick hotel on Third and Ark in Mount Carmel destroyed the building and most of the surrounding houses. The alarm came around 2 o'clock as work crews, lightly dressed, fled from the flames. W. K. Welkull, the hotel occupant, valued losses at 700 dollars. property owned by John Krevlin of Mahanoy City is insured. The fire’s origin remains a mystery.

Mount Carmel Third Ark Ilempin W. K. Welkul John Krevtm Mahanoy City Popy Jons

Fire causes damage at hotel in back room blaze

A fire in a hotel back room between the weatherboard and plastering is described as incendiary by some, with reports two weeks earlier noting a fire discovered in the same area and not fully extinguished.

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Brash Nears Purchase of St Louis Browns

Indianapolis January 4 John V Brash negotiates with Von Der Ahe's rep to take over the St Louis Browns within 24 hours. He travels with William H Seimritz and has paid certified checks to complete the deal. sources say he holds an option on the franchise. A transfer of the Browns to John R Brush occurred at 4 o clock today.

Tndianapolia John T. Brash Brush Chris von der Ahe St. Louis Behmidt A. G. Boalding S@oink A. G. Anron Mr. Brush Browns St. Twuls St. Louie Browns John R. Brush

Attorney Hughes, Attorney Martin Injured in Wisconsin Encounter

Injuries reported after a confrontation involving Attorney Hughes of Sheboygan and Attorney Martin Hughes with actor Edward H. Mc–Dante from Robert Pits summons company. Hughes expected to recover after a day or two. McDaniels apologised for the assault. Police say apprehension is likely. Edward McDaniels denies being present.

Sheboggin Wis Jon Martin, Tlughes Edwoard HH. McDontele Robert Pits Summons Company Hughes McDaniels Fiollee Ehtestimons

Great sale of wrecked clothing at Scranton store opening

A railway wreck prompts a nine day wholesale to retail sale of 897000 worth of fine clothing and menswear at 427 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Pa. Doors open January 6 at 10 am with all goods appraised at pennies on the dollar and sold cash only. Thousands of suits ulsters overcoats and accessories offered at drastic discounts to settle carrier claims. No entry before opening day.

Thrie Etore Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Transpertatier Company Melton Harris Casaimere Fawyer Cassimere Hata .c Washington Wyoming

Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Restoration Ad

Miss Aprim J. Freeman of South Duxbury describes relief from catarrh bronchial trouble and loss of appetite after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Sarsaparilla for her nephew. The ad claims the products purify the blood and restore strength and sleep.

Hood Littl Aprim J. Freeman South Duxbury

Wall Street Review Signals Continued Market Decline

Prices of stocks fell again with no sign of reversal as selling pressure outpaced buying interest. Bears engaged in short selling but did not trigger a broad covering rally. market liquidation spread across the list while special issues drew most attention in a steady broader downturn.

New York William Linn Ale Len & CO Mears Building Rooma

Philadelphia Provision Market Summary Tradings and Prices

Philadelphia market report lists widespread price moves across commodities. Wheat and corn show slight declines or firmness by contract, with oats steady, potatoes firm, and bacon, lard, and butter posting muted changes. New York and local supplies feature steady to firm tones, with receipts noted and futures activity mixed amid export interest.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Chicago Grain Market Highlights Jan 4 1900s

Futures ranged with wheat and corn prices shown for January and May contracts. Cash quotations report No 2 spring wheat No 3 durum and No 2 red with varied prices while receipts and shipments of flour wheat corn and oats are listed, including barrel and bushel totals.

Chicago Stina Poaely Mtlentie

Buffalo Market Prices for Cattle Sheep and Hogs

Fast Buffalo New York market report lists cattle prices by grade including prime steers fair to good mixed, butcher cows at 0.85 per pound, hogs at 3.76 to 3.85, and sheep and lambs with selects to extra values. Historical price figures show ranges for common to good classifications and culls.

N.Y Hood

Cattle and Hogs Prices in Chicago Markets

Chicago markets show cattle and hog prices with calves around 4.40 and steers near 7504.05, Texan bulls at 2.00, hogs at 4.00, sheep and lamb values from 1.00 for poorest to 6.75 for prime, with receipts listed for cattle hogs and sheep.

Chicago Lambse Siadn

Enat Liberty Cattle Prices Report

Liberty Pa Jan 4 cattle market quotes show prime and common cattle at 4.4904 dollars with bulls and cows around 205.70. Hogs hold steady from yesterday, sheep active with choice and common grades at 2.75 to 5.80 for lambs and veal calves around 6.00 to 7.00 dollars.

Enat Liberty Cattle Worker Tat Liberty

Calf and Sheep Prices Hold Steady in Mixed Market

In New York on January 4, beef and livestock quotes show calves steady and sheep subdued. Lambs stay around 4.75 while other entries hint at limited activity with several figures unreadable.

New York

City Credit Balances Opened amid Bid Totals in June

In Of City Pennsylvania on June 4 credit balances were 0K with certificates no bid. Bids opened and closed at 66 with cash shipments totaling 121159 barrel runs and 3015 barrels.

Morgan and coal interests reach output understanding

New York January 4 reports say J Pierpont Morgan met with soft coal leaders before leaving for Europe. The talks produced an understanding on output and a cooperative plan for anthracite, with Morgan reportedly saying no agreement could bind the anthracite interests except in a cooperative framework.

Morean New York Wall Street J. Pierpont Morgan Europe Mr. Morgan

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