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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1895
Page
2
The obituary items note interment at Hollemback cemetery for Mrs P A L Hubert wife of the colored minister. James Martin of Plains seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff. The record mentions Our Neighbors Down the Valley and a North Main street residence.
The Wilkes-Barre publication announces a new branch and plans to extend circulation to surrounding towns in Luzerne county. It emphasizes delivering timely metropolitan news ahead of New York papers and pledges independent editorial advocacy for the Wyoming Valley.
Anthony Dane of North Meade street faced assault charges after a confrontation with Mrs Mack over a siting of a stove lifter. Dane was arrested, resisted officers, and fined 20 dollars with his daughter paying. The hearing linked a nearby speak-easy case to a Salvation Army member Errick, while Frank Miller was fined for abusing Salvation Army workers.
A surprise reception honored Rev. P. J. McManus of Green Ridge Scranton at St Aloysius hall last evening. The event praised his temperance work with the Ft. Aloysius society and featured a photographed portrait unveiled on stage amid parishioners and friends.
A sheriff sale advertises numerous real estate parcels, including houses and lots in Wilkes Barre Northampton and Hancock streets, two and eight houses on Luzerne borough, land in Jackson and Plains townships, and lots in Nanticoke Pittston Edwardsville and West Pittston. Trustees and executors named include J H Edson A R Patterson H L Frey E A Weber and B Colahan jr among others. Sale date listed as July 27 with properties in various towns under court process.
A brief report notes a collision involving Boyd Anderson during the Slepato event at Asbery Park. A machine malfunction or misjudgment led to a crash as riders returned from the race, with injuries not specified in the fragment.
Pieces suddenly and Anderson on the rear seat fell heavily on Belsenwick. The rider suffered a cut head and face. they were treated by a physician and after the wheel was fixed they continued their journey.
The Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction company began running cars on a new line to Plymouth yesterday morning. A formal opening will occur Thursday with a large invited party touring the route. Upon completing the Duryea to Moosic segment, extending to Forest City, passengers could travel from Nanticoke to Forest City, about fifty miles, making it the longest and best equipped line in the country.
The reviewing committee named the top three candidates for mine inspector posts in the Third Fourth and Fifth Anthracite districts as James E. Roderick Halton G M Williams of Wilkes Barre and Hugh McDonald of Pittston The governor will reappoint G M Williams to the Fourth district and Hugh McDonald to the Third J E Roderick replaces J M Lewis in the Fifth committee members listed Wilkes Barre J W Berry Pittston Anthony Reilly Trenton W R Johns Wilkes Barre Allan Maffatt Pittston and KE Lawall also served
Lomady the jeweler, previously dealt with by the mayor over a nuisance dispute, was arrested on a new charge by Louis Fisch for defrauding him of 30 dollars. He sold Fisch goods on commission and did not file proper returns. He appeared before Alderman Dawson and gave bail for a further hearing.
A sign marks the Historical Society rooms at Osterhout library. A Saturday concert supports the organ fund at Glen Summit chapel. Exchange hotel annex foundation is laid. 40 rooms added. completion targeted Sept 5. Lafayette football selects Fred Nesbitt as manager for next season. Plymouth orders Sunday saloon closures. Shawnees go dry. Anthony Dane arrested for fighting. jailed for defaulted fine. Springfield faces Wilkes-Barre at Athletic Park at 3 45 pm. Michael Healey dies at Georgetown resident. Ex Policeman Jim Reynolds accused of extorting from Providence player Bassett. Jolly Ten picnic planned at Hanover Park. Robert Emmett Irish Federation canvassing for funds. Ida N. Eckert dies after long illness. Press Club plans Delaware Water Gap trip. Polish family in Ashley cited for child’s diphtheria death and placard damage. Rev L R Janney to speak at Luzerne church. Burglars raid DL&W depot in Wyoming. nothing worth taking. St Aloysius society hosted Rev Father McManus at their hall.
Pyne Key fund held a successful picnic at Weber's park last evening with a fair sized crowd. Wat kin's orchestra provided music for dancing and Daniel Lewis acted as promoter. The town's election mood heats as candidates Watkins and Willis Reese vie for delegate seats amid local political aligns.
Sunday evening service at the Methodist Episcopal church featured an excellent sermon by Rev E L Santee. Miss Nina Labar of Minooka Avenue visited friends, and Sylvester Corby and Harry Cosner spent Sunday in Mill City. A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 tonight. Ed Butler has purchased S J Hinds stock and will run the store. Moosie baseball club beat the Dashers 16 to 8 with McDonald striking out nine. The Anthracites Moosic defeated Young Men’s Christian Association Wilkes-Barre 7 to 1 due to a printing error. The Anthracites and Minookas plan a $10 game Friday July 19 at Lackawanna Park.
The Wandling Hoge company will hold its second annual picnic on Wednesday July 17 at Wandling Grove with amusements and a balloon ascension by Professor James J Bracey. Local visitors include the Misses Elin and Delia Hart of Carbondale and William and Thomas Carter also of Carbondale. The committee of arrangements lists Henry Carter Fred Smith Michael Hart Will Lavin Wesley Peck and Adolf Arnold. The event anticipates attendance from out of town hose companies. The funeral of John Luce occurred Sunday at Christ Episcopal Forest City with interment at Hillaide cemetery.
Mrs. M. R. Robeling and son Arthur of Scranton are guests of her sister Mrs. Joe Wallace. Miss Grace Crock and Gentvyleve Bacon visit Mrs. Ed. Latham of Gouldaboro. Dr. C. L. Frey called in town Saturday. Dr. C. R. Newton called yesterday. George Harding returned from New York Saturday.
A customer visits a five room house advertised by an estate agent but finds it in poor repair. The agent insists it is six rooms by counting the kitchen dining parlor and two bedrooms. The buyer notes an extra room for improvement larger than the others.
Poetic verse about a mother and her baby boy named Brown Eyes. The speaker recalls a tender handheld moment as the child clambers onto her knee and tugs at her heart. The piece exalts the infant’s charm and the mother’s joyous devotion, promising lifelong care and love.
At a Niagara street committee meeting Oscar Elterch was elected fire chief for the coming year with eight votes to six for George J. Llewellyn, one abstention. An injured boy, Oliver Lewis, 13, suffered a broken arm at Steven's colliery and was taken to hospital. Pittston directory lists Wright & Co. plumbing and a used range dealer.
An exposé describes a two day process for making a fake coffee bean. Ingredients like molasses rye flour chicory are mixed in a large factory mixing room then formed into putty like sheets and cut into bean shapes. The beans are dried sieved polished and roasted to imitate authentic brands.
A Cincinnati Times-Star reprints a tale from Thomasville Georgia where a missionary woman explains death to a colored boy. He asks what he should do with his clothes in the morning, asking if he will button them up after death. The anecdote highlights simple, humorous misunderstanding about the afterlife.
A playful verse from Chicago Times-Herald depicts a festive ant racing to find a picnic pie and cream. The poem frames the insect’s energetic dash as it muscles through a whimsical pursuit.
A rep from Ithaca Herald interviews Mrs. H. T. White at Seneca and Plain about a new remedy for backache and kidney disorders. She says after a year of severe kidney pain, headaches, and loss of appetite, Dean's Kidney Pills cured her with no more headaches or pains and restored her appetite.
New York speculation on July 15 focuses on railways gaining while Industrials stumble. Stronger rail stocks like Jersey Central and Reading boost sentiment as crop optimism and favorable railroad statements support prices. Foreign buying of St Paul and other picks signals continued demand though money tightens and time loan rates rise.
A long list of commodity prices is shown including dried apples per pound six and a half cents, evaporated apples, California prunes, English currants, muscatels, Valencia raisins, Benns-Marrow fats, peas green per bushel, potatoes, onions, butter, cheese, hams bacon beef, pork, lard, tubs and pails pricing, flour Minnesota patent and other grains with varied per unit costs. The data reads like a market ledger of farm and pantry staples with assorted units and price ranges.
Toledo O July 15 Wheat receipts M40 bushels shipments 12 00 bushels market quiet No 2 red cash and July wheat A and September season de
Fragmented rental notice listing suites and rooms in the Commonwealth Building with vaults and an Assembly Hall for let. Mentions Frank L Rep Louse and D B Pratt & Story rated. various streets including Spruce Street and Franklin Avenue. multiple properties for rent or lease, some furnished, suitable for boarding, lodging, wholesale, or judge rooms.
Buffalo market summary shows cattle receipts 6,780 head on sale 5,890 head with prime export steers at 5.15 to 5.50 and various weights traded. Hogs receipts 9,000 head on sale 9,700 head with values from 5.50 to 5.60. Sheep and lambs receipts 12,500 on sale 15,200 with mixed prices from 3.60 to 5.00 for lambs and ewes near 2.75 to 4.00 for older sheep.
Receipts at Chicago Union Stock Yards reach 17 000 cattle 21 000 hogs and 12 000 sheep with mixed to strong bids. Cattle mostly lower to steady cows bulls and calves across classes. Hogs strong 4.90 to 5.30 heavy packs and 5.25 for some choice. sheep firm with lambs 3.25 to 5.75. Philadelphia tallow market steady with prime grades 4c birds and 3c for grease. Pittsburg oil market opens weak then climbs to around 153 for close.
Advertises a remedy named New Great South American Kidney Cure that allegedly relieves kidney and bladder diseases within six hours. The notice promotes rapid relief of pain in the urinary tract for both men and women and claims to ease water retention and pain during urination. Marketed by C. M. Harris Druggist of Scranton Pennsylvania.
A fragmented page of Tribune notices and ads lists wanteds for copies and services and employment. Entries include wanted copies of certain Tribune issues, sale of household goods, real estate, and various job ads. Pharmacist and writer positions, and physicians listed with addresses on Hyde Park area streets.
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