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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1897
Page
2
Diamonds are offered at lower than standard market prices on ordinary stones. Prospective buyers are invited to call and inspect, with the promise that even the most discerning expert will be surprised by the value found.
The Schuylkill Bar association met at the courthouse in Pottsville to propose naturalization petition rules. Applicants would state literacy and knowledge of US and Pennsylvania constitutions, with no public officers or campaign members as vouchers. An outing was set for Reading on September 11, and officers were elected: Wadlinger as president Breckens secretary Schalok treasurer.
The Pennsylvania State Young Men's Christian Association executive committee has arranged the second annual Bible conference at Bloomsburg state normal school starting July 13. Noted teachers include Rev. R. A. Towey of Moody's Institute, Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman of Philadelphia, J. W. Dean the Quaker Evangelist, James H. McConkey of Wrightsville, and Rev. Charles B. Hurlburt of the Pennsylvania Bible Institute.
Two young children aged 2 and 3 in Coaldale narrowly escaped being struck by the morning express. Fireman Bryson ran along the engine footboard and pushed them to safety as the train roared past.
Mrs. Fish suffered a serious accident after dropping twenty five feet from a cherry tree in Stroudsburg on July 13. She was picking cherries when the fall occurred.
One cent a word advertises the Tribune Want section promising quick returns for those seeking household help and readers seeking help. The column emphasizes low-cost, efficient placement to connect employers with workers.
Mrs Fish, aged middle aged, while picking cherries at the Poole place, climbed a twenty five foot limb. The branch snapped causing her to fall landing on her hip and back. The left hip is badly hurt and her back is severely hurt raising fears of serious complications due to her age.
On Everhart Island a tree fall injured Mrs Snockosoaki and her 6 year old son. While they were away thieves robbed Mrs Snockososki’s Druryea home of $100. Mrs Krupinski and her infant were also affected by the disaster with multiple injuries. They were taken to Pittston hospital.
Coal traffic via the Reading railway from the upper anthracite region was the heaviest in years yesterday and today at Pottaville. More than forty full trains were dispatched plus several on sidings and others sent to storage yards. The bituminous coal strike appears to have boosted anthracite demand.
The community notes a busy period with many residents traveling and visiting. Mr. and Mrs Argus Howell and Mr. and Mrs W Harris depart for a ten day trip to Niagara Falls while Mrs Jacob Webster returns from Lake Carey. Local visits include Miss Edith Webster at Lake Carvey and Miss Julia Robinson in Carbondale with several other residents hosting and attending events.
A Susquehanna county item reports a goat born in Brandt with a head split into two, four eyes and mouths, and two upper tooth sets. The mother reportedly rejects the creature while local observers note other curiosities and oddities across the area.
Marriage at the Methodist parsonage unites Charles Proctor and Miss Jeasie Holdridge. Susquehanna Presbyterians plan a Sperl steam heater purchase for a new church edifice. Windsor union granted a fraternal visitation by the Susquehanna Woman's Christian Union. Local shirt factory suspends operations with uncertain future. Excursion run from Oneonta to Riverside Park. Harford fair slated for September 29. A man advertisesGirl Wanted leading to an unexpected consequence. A serenade at Cascade ends with the groom firing a shot from an attic window. Schoolchildren fish for bird shot after the incident. New York officials deny a major consolidation rumor involving Lehigh. Erie mines operating. Jefferson branch trains and miners jubilant. Carbondale railroad conductors plan excursion to Cooperstown. Delaware and Hudson reports strong coal and freight traffic over the Beerson branch. Hallstead Land Improvement Company led by George Hallstead president. Erie seeks counterfeiters of 1000 mile mileage books. Crescent Dancing Club to moonlight cruise to Forest Home park. Moran the Susquehanna club catcher praised at Honesdale. Susquehanna-Nicholson game at Beebe Park postponed. Cucumber warning in hot weather. Rumor of a Deep Hollow man trading his wife for a shotgun. Susquehanna club pressing ahead with food game. A small balloon passes over town. residents discuss the event.
Wilkes-Barre July 13 The Times reports the river bank near Northampton Street continues sinking after three weeks of settlement. A cave stretches about 200 feet from River to Market streets, four feet deep at the center and fifteen to eighteen feet wide. Authorities fence the area and fill the hole while experts debate quicksand and river water intrusion as the cause. An 1857 sinking is noted for comparison.
Mr and Mrs J P James return from Lanesboro Pa. Milton Salmon and Grace return from Port Jervis. Honesdale baseball vs Carbondale this afternoon. Ladies of Improvement Association ice cream and cake festival and promenade concert in Central Park Thursday evening. Honesdale band plays. Messrs Stanton and Wilson with Gospel wagon hold nightly open air meetings. Rev Mr Ware of Plymouth to be rector of Grace Episcopal early Sept. Oslek Tribe Red Men planning Rhodola Glen excursion July 20. Mogart band Carbon dale and Honesdale band to accompany excursion. open air concert in Central Park July 1.
The Detroit Journal quotes a discussion on realism in art, debating whether art should plainly label things or dress them in beauty. It notes decay as a harbinger of renewal and hints that chaos can precede common progress, though the speaker presents this as a separate argument.
Mrs Josefa Perencon of Warren Pa describes fifteen years of womb trouble with inflammation and heart symptoms. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash she states she is perfectly cured and able to live normally again. Her account emphasizes severe weakness and prior inability to walk or sleep.
Wall Street bought into gains as Lehigh Valley officers win approval and anti trust jitters ease. Sugar climbed to a fresh high near 13 1 2 while broker woes trimmed some earlier advances. Chicago Gas held strong with favorable dispatches and overall volume reached 202 658 shares.
The Chicago grain market reports fading futures for wheat corn and oats with July and September positions listed. Cash flour quiet with No 4 spring noted.
Market report from New York July 1 shows flour demand steady and prices firm with higher closes. Wheat spot, No. 1 northern and futures drift higher on war scare. corn and rye firmer. oats and barley mixed. Milk and dairy goods steady. refined petroleum in bulk traded around 3.40.
Philadelphia market notes July 1 show wheat mixed with July at 72 4% and August nominal. Corn steady with No 2 mixed July and August nominal. Butter firm western creamery at 18 1/2 to 19 cents. Eggs steady nearby 10 4 to 10 6 cents. Live poultry firm with fowls 11 cents and roosters 9 to 10 cents. Receipts include 4 000 barrels flour and 54 000 bushels corn. shipments show 1 400 bushels wheat and 3 000 bushels corn.
East Buffalo New York July 13 cattle receipts none market weak Weale and Calves light market weak Hoge receipts light market steady good to choice Yorkers 46003 percent roughs common to food 1503 25 Sheep and Lambs receipts exceedingly light market quiet and weak yearlings choice to prime 26a4 60 common to good 4 15 culls and common yearlings 804 50 spring lambs good to extra choice 2 26 5 00 culls to fair 4 0004 05 native clipped sheep choice to selected western 6003 0 cuses and common sheep 2 25a2 75
Cattle market steady to weak with native beef steers near 104.76 to 104.80, stockers and feeders around 3.00 to 4.00, better feeders up to 4.40, choice vealers to 4.40, calves slow with top near 5.89, hogs weak to 3.02, sheep steady with 115 pound westerns up to export 5.40, lambs from 3.25 to 5.40 for poor to prime lots.
East Liberty Pennsylvania markets report cattle steady to extra with prime at 4.00 to 4.40 and common around 3.00. Hogs trade slow with prime pigs near 4.99 to 3.85, heavies 2.00 to 3.55, sows lower. Sheep and veal calves range from 2.60 to 5.00 with spring lambs up to 5.00.
Oil market data from OU City Pennsylvania on July 14 shows 79 credit balances and 4 307 barrels shipped with no bids. Runs total 129 211 barrels in the session.
A Rio de Janeiro hotel practice alarms a visiting American schoolteacher who complains about maids entering rooms unannounced. The maid replies by joking that she will only knock after peering through the keyhole, highlighting cultural clash and humorous exchange.
DeQuill announces a move toward a literary career while DeLush offers encouragement. The exchange hints at a celebratory launching moment with customary wine toasts as part of their conversation.
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