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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Opera House Announces Sept 25 Production

Wilkes-Barre's Tribune opens a new branch delivering newspapers five hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers. The article highlights famed performers including Dorothy Martin Casavant Redmond Palmer Isham and notes Harry B. Smith's Ubretto with music by Victor Herbert. The Grand Opera House show is scheduled for Sept 25.

Trbune Lanting Wkee-Barre Pennsylvania New York the Nile Mr. Daniels Princes Bonnie Dorothy Martin Louis Casavant Helen Redmond Mary Palmer Edwin Isham Harry B. Smith Victor Herbert Grand Opera House

National Camp True Americans Adjourns After Three Day Session

The National Camp of the Patriotic Order of True Americans closes after three days of business. Officers for the next two years are elected led by Nation president Laura E. Stauffer and National vice president Cora A. Kimball. Delegates from Cranton Reading Wilkes-Barre Berwick Ashley Mahanoy City Ishehandoah Luzerne Pottsville St Clair Llewellyn Girardville Fleetwood attend.

the Patriotic Order of True Americans Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey Nation Laura E. Stauffer Assstant George ©. Maurer Mmational Cora A. Kimbell Edward H. Hummell Mary Speray B. F. Emmert H. F. Trumbower D. E. Pennepacker National Guard Keturah Evans Tameen Yargey Cranton Randolph Jones Lin Decker Jeasie Blair E. Nice E. E. Hummel Wilkes- Barre Lewis Luft Henry Luft M. B. Groff Berwick Fella Bower George T. Brown Theodore Llewellyn Ella Clauser Girardville Eva Johnson Fleetwood Cara Dunn

Club House Sold to Commercial Travelers Association

Negotiations near completion for transfer of the Columbia club house furnishings and lease on Washington Street to the Commercial Travelers' association. Dwindling Columbia club interest and attendance led to the sale, after a history of receptions including a Cardinal Gibbons visit. Travelers plan to operate the establishment with frequent entertainments to sustain member interest.

Columbia Club Washington Street Commercial Travelers’ Association Cardinal Gibbons Nasoeration

The Mayors Court List of Offenders and Crimes

James Keating James Boyle Joseph Hart and David Butrim Democratic delegates faced the mayor for drunkenness and were discharged. Martin Gotvh drunk and disorderly and Stanley Mokoski disorderly were discharged as no one appeared against. Paul Gratis charged with assault. he explained his wife ran with other men and the mayor discharged him.

James Keating James Boyle Joseph Hart David Butrim Martin Gotvh Stanley ‘Mokoski Paul Gratis Tle

Crawford Loses Child Custody Argument in Habeas Corpus

Jennie Crawford seeks release of her year-old daughter Edna from William D. Crawford. The writ of habeas corpus was allowed by Judge Lynch and set for hearing Friday at 2 oclock to determine custody due to alleged ill treatment and separation from the mother.

William D. Crawford Jennie Crawford Edna Lynch

Wilkes-Barre Wheelmen Form New Bicycle Club

A new bicycle club named the Wilkes-Barre Wheelmen was organized at a Tuesday night meeting. Elected officers include president Dan Behee and vice president OCacar Smith with W. F. Mewberry as recording secretary and Robert Hineimenn as treasurer.

Bicycle Club Wilkes-Barre Dan Behee Ocacar Smith W. F. Mewberry Robert Hineimenn A.N. Perry George Peiffer A. D. Thomas Lloyd Peiffer De‘faven Connor Harry Garrison Robert Johnston John Becker George Laycock

Scranton Residents Wed in Deputy Official’s Office

Two Scranton couples were married yesterday in the register’s private office by deputy Squire Beislin. David J. Evans and Serene Benjamin Walbrau tied their vows, and Francis Jacob Stolz and Smith also exchanged rings in the same arrangement.

Register Scranton Squire Beislin David J. Evans Serene Benjamin Walbrau Francis Jacob Stolz Smith

Crystal Spring Water Company Delivers Clear Purified Water

Residents report Crystal Spring Water's purification success after a city water overhaul. The water is shown as remarkably clear and pleasant tasting, replacing prior muddy appearance and improving overall satisfaction.

Crystal Spring Water Company Eheers

Enjoyable Outing by Jovial Journalists to Water Gap

Wilkes-Barre Press club organized the first trip on the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern line to Delaware Water Gap. The train carried ten passenger coaches with 600 attendees limited for the excursion. West End wheelmen joined early to pace a century run, Oppenheim's orchestra played, a refreshment car was aboard, and the party returned home about 9 o'clock, tired yet pleased.

Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Delaware Water Gap Wilkes-Barre

Clock resumes work after stoppage at courthouse

The courthouse clock, stalled for about seventy two hours, began ticking again as Secretary Lewis Price noted in his twenty five years on the job. Nearby, Will Reutelhuber camps at Fairview lake while H M Posten returned from a Buffalo convention.

Court House Lewis Price Will Reutelhuber Fairview Lake H. M. Posten National Association of Baggagemen Buffalo Henry Bergold South Main Street Oratorio Society Hanover Park Hendrick W. Search Philadelphia James Fox Fox Fay Mill Creek David J. Llewellyn David J. Grimes Simon Long New York Easton Sarah Atherton Henry Thomas H. Atherton Wyoming Stafford Literary Institute Harvey's Lake James Crockett Iriegh Lane H. E. Meyers Pittston St. Conrad's Society Mountain Park Ninth Regiment

Local Weddings and Deaths Mark Week In Pittston

At noon yesterday Miss Cora Singleman of Pittston married George Rolls of this place in the Methodist parsonage by Rev J B Wagner. The bride wore cream silk with lace trimmings. attendant Mick Rolls in blue silk. A brother of the bride was groomsman. A reception followed. the couple will start housekeeping. Mrs John McGowan, a respected North End resident, died at 7 30 pm Monday after years of suffering. six adult children survive. Funeral with high Mass at St Marys today. interment in St Marys cemetery. Meanwhile Misses Kearney Maloney Druffner Gallagher Fitzsimmons, Morshan drove to the viaduct Tuesday. Patrick Kelly of Cherry Street is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. In St Marys Church yesterday Mary Hughes of Scranton married Patrick Curley in a ceremony witnessed by many.

Cora Singleman Pittston George Rolls J. B. Wagner St. Mary's St. Mary's Cemetery Mame Kearney Mary Maloney Nettle Druffner Agnes Gallagher Mame Fitzsimmons Alice Agnes Lawrence Morshan Tuesaday Patrick Kelly Cherry Street St. Mary's Church Mary Hughes Scranton Patrick Curley

Avoca News Briefs and Local Obituaries

The bride and Miss Marie Tougher attended the ceremony with Frank Park as groomsman. The couple will reside in Avoca. Patrick Gilmartin, aged resident, died at Patrick Healy's home on Church Street. Mrs. James Cawley died suddenly. cause unknown. Five month old girl Anna Johnson died cholera infantum. funeral later at Presbyterian cemetery. A ball game between Avoca and Moraic ended with Avoca victory.

Marie Tougher Frank Park West Side Scranton Curley Avoca Patrick Gilmartin Patrick Healy Church Street James Cawley Mirs. Cawley Anna Harry Johnson Presbyterian Cemetery Iball Moraic

Scranton Residents Noted in Local Movements and Repairs

Mrs Carrie Ricker of Scranton spent yesterday with Mrs William Justin. S C Koons traveled to Scranton yesterday. Jinks Beagle received lumber for a new Highland Park house. The railroad crossing now has brighter lamps for improved safety. Fred Welchel went to Lake Winola to repair his cottage. Charles Singer also visited Scranton yesterday. John Twining walks with a crutch after knee injury from a cut with a knife. Mrs B Laubshiver returned home after a two week visit with her parents at Delaware Water Gap.

Carrie Ricker Scranton William Justin S. C. Koons Jinks Beagle Highland Park Fred Welchel Lake Winola Charles Singer John Twining

New Automatic Telephone Exchange Demonstrated in New York

Romaine Callender, an electrical engineer in Union Square, demonstrated a new self connecting telephone exchange. The system requires no operators at the central office and lets subscribers form connections by turning knobs on a device attached to their phones. The central station houses circuits, numerals, and signal tracks to auto route calls, with a complex array of switches and components.

New Yorker Romaine Callender Decker Building Union Square New York Tribune Callemler

Chatty Society Bits From Various Papers

A collage of light social dialogue and witty exchanges from multiple sources. The snippets include flirtatious banter between a couple, a daughter deflecting an overbearing mother, a proposing scene, a teasing incident on a liner, and quick quips about electric buggies and bicycle talk reflecting early 20th century social humor.

Taylor Daily News Obituary and Borough News Roundup

The death of John P. Griffiths yesterday at about noon shocks the town. Griffiths, 65, long active in Lackawanna township and the borough, died after a period of miner’s asthma. Surviving children include Phoebe in Binghamton and Mrs. Edward Farr in Hyde Park. Funeral plans to be announced. A social in Taylor hall and various society reports follow including a large turnout at Calvary Baptist services for Anna Woodworth and a Methodist Endeavor gathering recounting a Boston convention. Excursions and outings are planned for Price Library and Calvary Baptist Church events with Lake Ariel, Mountain Lake, and other destinations noted.

John P. Grifiths Mr. Griffiths Griffiths Lackawanna Township Phoebe Binghamton N. Y Edward Farr Hyde Park Jennie William P John David Gomer Tallie Mount Gretna Tworite Harry Winslow Lake Underwood McLoughlin Pittston Main Street Jennie Morgan T. S. Evans New York City Taylor Hall Anna Woodworth Calvary Baptist Church Hev Charles Jones Nanticoke Methodist Episcopal Church Tueasday Boston W. E H. Gordon Methodist Church Endeavor Society George Harris Inthia Wales Price Library Association Mountain Lake Lake Ariel

Factory Ville Social Notes and Local Guests

The absence of Charles Klinefelter, the Heller’s pharmacy pharamacist, kept doors closed as he visited Williamsport. Hotel Graham in Tunkhannock hosted Mrs. A. B. Rought Johnny Walter W H Reynolds and F L Reynolds on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Smith of Kingston visit Mrs Orlia Capwell and family. Keystone band plans a West Nicholson concert Saturday evening with an interesting programme in preparation.

Heller's Charles Klinefelter Williamsport Graham Tunkhannock A. B. Rought Johnny Walter W. H. Reynolds F. L. Reynolds Hey Mrs. Smith Kingston Orliia Capwell Keystone West Nicholson

Ridiculous Titles Prompt Kingly Peerage Observation

Soon after Lord's Sydney's elevation to the peerage he noted in company that authors often give ridiculous titles. He remarked that even kings appear not to be exempt from this error.

Lord's Sydney

Unclear fragmentary health ad from historic page

Fragmentary OCR text references flesh health, strength restoration, and organ support with mentions of Golden M and Pierce Moline Med discreet work. The readable content is insufficient for a concrete event, person, or location.

Pierce

Stock Market Quiet as Wheat Rally Triggers Late Selloff

New York July 24 The Stock Exchange saw subdued activity with 287,748 shares traded, down from 343,054 yesterday. Prices held firm until late in the session when a sharp rise in wheat due to crop damage prompted a broad price reaction across active issues.

New York The Stock Exchange Tribune G. d. B. Dimmick William Linn Allen & Co Spruce Street Scranton

New York Produce Market July 4 prices and standings

Flours steadier and wheat firmer with gains up to 4 cents on options and contracts. Corn scarce but firmer, oats quiet yet strong, and provisions dull with pork steady. Butter firm with mixed state and western dairy prices, cheese showing moderate demand and varied skim and creamery values.

New York M.c S.c Chicago Maléiye Western State Pennsylvania

Toledo Grain Market Report

Toledo Ohio July 24 Wheat receipts 42 000 bushels shipments 6 000 bushels market firmer No 2 red cash and July Tiger August Tiger September Tiger December 76 4c No 3 red cash 6c Corn receipts 17 00 bushels shipments 4 000 bushels no trading Date receipts 600 bushels shipments 1 000 bushels market easy No 2 mixed cash My September 2tc No 3 white 2 Clover Seed market dull October 5 75

Toledo Tigc Tige

Buffalo Live Stock market receipts and price report

Buffalo Buffalo July market receipts for cattle hogs and sheep show mixed demand with dull trading. Cattle one thousand two hundred ninety nine head sold with fat cattle around 1203.06 dollars per head paid. hogs 6420 head, prices range from 4.5 to 6.0 dollars for various weights. sheep and lambs 4700 head, market very dull with lambs from 4.16 to 8.15 dollars and sheep from 1.00 to 4.76 dollars, depending on grade and weight.

Buffalo

Chicago Cattle Market Report Sees Mixed Trade on July 1

Chicago live cattle receipts reach 15,000 head with steady to weak prices across grades. Best steady for medium and common cattle, calves quoted 2.40 to 2.90, stockers and feeders 1.40 to 1.75, and cows and bulls 1.25 to 1.75, Texans noted at 78 dollars per head as trade weakens.

Chicago

Classified Help Wanted and Rentals Ad Fragments

Mixed classified items list employment, housing, and sale notices from a newspaper page. Entries include a general work ad, a hotel cook wanted, a sales rep position, rental spaces, a home for sale, and stray livestock with market quotes and railhead prices.

Legal and advertising notices in Scranton Tribune miscellany

A mixed page lists job and ad notices, attorney listings, and public notices. Names include J. C. Bateson, Patterson and Wilcox, Franke T. Taw, James W. Oakford, Samuel W. Edgar, A. Watres, Townbend, and firms in Scranton Pa. The text notes per-copy rates, exhibit schedules, and legal service ads with addresses on Lackawanna and Washington avenues.

Warren & Knapp Republican Ton Pee Washington Avenue Scraneton Tessups Dime Bank

Philadelphia Tallow Market Report

Philadelphia reports a dull tallow market with prices unchanged. City prime in bride 44c per unit. country prime in barrels 4c. dark in barrels 4c. cakes 4c. grease 1c.

Philadelphia

New Great South American Kidney Cure Aids Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy relieves pain in the bladder kidney and urinary passages and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by C M Harris Druggist 15 Penn Avenue Scranton Pa.

C. M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton

Printing services offered by Tribune ad for posters and cards

The Tribune announces affordable printing options for excursion posters circulars and event cards. It highlights Topio cards and Epworth League collaboration with C. E. offerings and invites readers to consult for summer printing needs.

C. E Epworth League the Tribune

Birds Carrying Letters From The Soul

A lyrical meditation compares letters to birds arriving with tunes of happiness. The speaker envisions letters as living messengers whose joyful words fill the air with music.

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