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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
2
Special base of fine white crystals described as unparalleled in the trade. The note claims those sold low at Titan Tile regular prices on ordinary commercial styles, urging readers to call and inspect, suggesting the items will surprise even experts.
In Forest City and nearby boroughs marriages and civic notes appear. Margaret Rewase and Lee were wed at David J.tones home with J G Evans officiating. the couple will live in Forest City. Truman C. Manzer, recently appointed postmaster, will take charge of the Forest City office. Manzer, a Lenox Township native born April 23 1452, has long worked in local business and politics and is a noted Republican. The post office will move to a Manzer-owned building opposite its current location. Alderman L J Hanneil of Carbondale visited Forest City yesterday. Peter Cunningham and Mary Hrenman were married at St Agnes church with Frank Cunningham as groom and Nellie Lyden as bridesmaid. A reception followed at the bride’s home. the couple will reside in Forest City after a wedding trip to New York and New England. E A Howell of Dundaff street, a former Forest City resident, visited local friends yesterday.
Residents report church services canceled or moved for next Sunday. Kay Hardenburgh and Judson Curtis return from college for summer. Mrs Borth visits Lestershire. Presbyterian Communion planned. Honesdale club to play Carbondale Friday. Miss Ida Barnes visits Wickes-Barre. Mrs Swift convalescent. Morris Freeman to tailor new uniforms for Cornet hand. Erie excursion to New York July 3 for 91.40. John Woot moving to Tunkhannock. Bicycle parade postponed due to rain. Fourth of July quiet day. many out of town. Bethany Ladies' Improvement Society hosts dinner. Dr Reed Burns visits Scranton. Twenty-fifth anniversary of Present Methodist Episcopal church July 4 with morning service led by Presiding Elder Thorne and Rev. Benjamin. evening interchurch gathering with Homer Green speaker.
Scranton buyers acquired about 260 acres of timber on the Heister Keeler tract near Keelersburg. Mr and Mrs R P Northrop traveled to Germantown Monday for the funeral of Mr Northrops stepmother, sister of the late Jay Gould. A group of young people danced at the opera house Monday evening. Some storekeepers are attempting to close at six oclock.
A group agrees to evening meetings daily except Saturday with one holdout. A prior attempt failed on this point. Judson Lutes of Noxen was arrested and convicted for cattle poisoning. a new trial was denied by Judge Lynced of Wilkes-Barre. Ruth Hoadley works as a store clerk for David Gray.
Burglars entered John Hallock's Dallas home in the early hours and stole a gold watch 59 in money and valued silverware. The rear door was forced, bicycles were seen nearby, and the thieves likely used wheels to depart. The trousers and vest were found on the stairs, indicating a hasty search.
Professor Coles warns of a string of High Flood days in July guiding business gains while cautioning stock investors about price fluctuations. He predicts an annual sun eclipse affecting Mexico and Cuba, offers a page on High Flood theory, and foresees microbes, volcanic-like storms, earthquakes, and extreme heat or cold across regions with warnings of disasters to vegetation.
Lancaster June 90 R T Ryan 70 of Columbia went fishing on the Susquehanna River this morning. Overcome by heat he rowed to shore where a group of boys helped pull the boat in. He collapsed and died as he stepped onto land.
A short classified style notice promotes a wallpaper sale at 256 Wall Paper. It lists items and prices such as Bac 50s Sewer 15e and references a location on Wall Paper street. No other details are provided.
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal trims expenses with staff suspensions at Empire shops and repairs gang. Senate finance fixes coal duty at 67 per long ton for non domestic shipments, Canada included. Summit Hill mine blaze extinguished. Wilkes-Barre Eastern Railway builds a 15-engine round house near Moosic. Delaware Lackawanna Western resumes Woodward mine. Avondale mine status uncertain after Susquehanna flood. Vulcan Tron works declares a semiannual dividend of 1.5 percent today.
In a San Rafael murder case Judge Murphy rebuked heated attorneys and warned them to settle disputes out of court. The prosecutor then threatened to crack the opponent’s head after adjournment, inciting contempt. The judge fined the attorney $50, but later remitted the fine after the defense attorney praised the judge’s judgment.
Improvements seem to be the watch word in Taylor as residents upgrade homes raising values. Willie Stone returns to lead the Taylor Reda after finishing exams at Media Pennsylvania. Social events draw guests from Scranton Heath Scranton and out of town visitors with a Primitive Methodist church program and a Scranton Driving Park outing noted.
Wall Street opened weak but firms rose toward the close with most stocks easing from intraday gains. Total sale volume approached 390000 shares led by St Paul with 52000. Grangers and Coalers showed early strength. later reaction erased gains except for Delawaore and Hualien and Mock Island. General losses dominated the day.
New York Produce Market reports a slow wheat trade with buyers awaiting further concessions. Prices vary across regions with Minnesota bakers at 1002.60 and winter patents at 440.4.7 percent. rye flour and oats show dull to weak activity while futures close mostly lower amid liquidation and short selling.
Philadelphia Provision Market shows June wheat futures for June contract grade Toatee July WyaTlso August Walwic and September nominal. Corn steady with No 2 mixed June igoeio July 2yazsc August September unchanged No 2 white June Si4adie July spa Mo August Ayathe September Myadio. Butter firm with good demand Western creamery December. Eggstand fresh nearby Nc western Waldigo. Cotton firm Tai.
Live poultry firms report higher prices as fowls and old roosters rise in value while dressed poultry remains fair to good. Flour shipments show 2 500 barrels with 6 000 sacks. wheat 17 00 bushels. corn 6 000 bushels. oats 96 000 bushels. Shipments include wheat 12 00 bushels, corn 6 400 bushels, oats 2 000 bushels.
Futures for wheat and corn show July and September contracts with mixed movements. Prices listed for pork lard and other commodities alongside notes on receipts and shipments of flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley in a busy Chicago market day.
Chicago cattle steady to higher with native beef steers and extra beefets selling well. Hogs demand slower with prices slipping and some light mixed hogs around 4.02. Sheep and lambs showed fair demand with prices ranging from 2.50 to 5.10, rams 2.75. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts listed.
East Buffalo New York market receipts fair and steady for cattle with values steady to firm. Hogs and pigs sold higher with good to choice weights, overall receipts fair. Sheep and lambs active and strong with native yearlings and wethers bringing solid bids. Horses market described as closed weak.
East Liberty Pennsylvania notes cattle receipts on June trade, market steady. Hogs overall active with prime heft Yorkers and large weights at 8.000.956, common to fair Yorkers and medium weights around 3.8, heavy hogs 3.60 to 3.00, roughs 2.28 to 2.10. Sheep steady with choices at 4.10, common 2.64 to 3.50, spring lambs 1.50 to 5.30, veal calves 66.50.
OW City Pennsylvania reports two certificates on credit balances with no quotations. Shipments include 47 barrels in June and total 126 768 barrels noted.
A large delegation from Philadelphia organizations including the board of trade municipal league civic clubs trades league citizens association builders exchange and citizens committees met the governor at Herrisburg to oppose the Peckers three-fifths bill that would amend Bullitt DI giving city councils greater executive appointment power.
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