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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
7
In Keyser Valley, Henry Ibsen, a Swede driving a wagon, was badly cut and bruised after his horse bolted toward a railroad under the Continental breaker. The wagon hit a gondola on the switch, injuring Ibsen while the horse remained unharmed.
At Camp 5 Patriotic Order Shons of America meeting officers were elected led by Eliza Alvord and J J Keen with Lone Davis as president. The article also mentions a row over Maggie Jones and Lawless, a police encounter for Michael Sullivan, a $5 fine paid by Alderman Kellow, and a St Marks church missionary meeting with Rev dr Tepbert and Rev Beysher speaking plus a Harvest of Souls topic.
The Lackawanna township school board met at No 1 school with five members present. They pursued a Main Street plot near Martin McDonough but faced high asking prices. They tabled salary increases for Principals Joyce Coyne and Osborne to next meeting. An annual statement for year ending June 1 1900 was distributed.
Miss Nellie Sullivan of Genet street married William Hewitt of Pittston avenue at Cedar Avenue M E Church Mingoka's School. The ceremony featured the church choir with bride as a leading member, brother Fred Sullivan as groomsman, and Amy Howell as bridesmaid. Rev J L Race officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
A playful historical quip traces Castoria use through age milestones From infancy to adulthood the rhyme notes the remedy as a constant Castoria reference remains central to the verse in a nostalgic tone
Miss Ida Griffiths of Jermyn visits cousin Mrs. Farnham. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or attend meetings. The W C T U will hold an evangelistic session on Penn avenue at 2.40 tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Win Stevens celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary with a gathering on East Market street.
The Junior Endeavor society of North Main Avenue Baptist church plans a church grounds lawn social this afternoon and evening. Miss Lissie Danvers, society president, has prepared extensively and favorable weather is hoped for a good time.
Readers report on the funeral of Mrs. D. M. Davis in Edwardsdale. Town discussions push for new stray animal yard and improved sidewalks. Events include Samuel J. Philips and Edith Price engagement, Taylor Reds picnic for uniforms, and a pending Davis lot building at Main and Railroad streets.
Containing the Squid Sarsaparillias in concentrated form and candy coated the product is praised as a premier blood purifier and builder and nerve strength booster. It is claimed to cure nervous diseases and fatigue with significant vitality. Sold by Carl Loreng druggist Scranton 418 Lackawanna avenue.
The advertisement claims Swayne's Ointment cures tetter eczema and all eruptions on the face hands and elsewhere. It states the remedy leaves skin white and healthy and urges asking the druggist for Bwayne's Ointment.
Scranton Board of Trade quotes show varied activity with flour unchanged and wheat and corn options dull to firm. Heef steady, lard and pork weaker, butter and cheese steady with moderate demand. dairy products range in price across state and western markets as futures move mildly.
Buffalo market reports cattle with 1 025 head on gale and half fat Watchers at 1 800 to 2 850. hog receipts 8 20 head on sale 4 900 head with slow opening and firmer later prices. sheep and lambs 000 head on sale 200 head active and higher for prime lambs with culls and mixed sheep also noted. prices vary by grade and weight.
Oil market notes show July options at 113 with credits balanced around 114. Traders push for futures direction as quotes reflect shifting demand and supply signals.
A promotional prospectus offers a list of 350 promoters with addresses who have placed over £100,000,000 in foreign investments in six years and £15,000,000 in seven months of 1895. Price £5 or $25, with letters of introduction to promoters and potential investment opportunities in bonds, shares, mortgages, lands, patents, or mines. Sir Edward C. Ross, Hon. Walter C. Pepys, and Captain Arthur Stiffe listed as directors.
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