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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1897
Page
2
An old style ad claims satisfaction guaranteed in wigs for street wear. It touts tonics bleaches rouges and powders as leading products and promotes genuine Siberian bristle cushioned brushes. It mentions special attention for children’s hair care and haircut needs.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports two bicycles were stolen in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. A reward was posted along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line for the arrest. Constable M B Wines and deputies pursued the suspects, found matching wheel numbers, and detained two men who were brought to Nicholson and then to Wilkes-Barre with the owners identifying the property.
In Shamokin around Monday evening George Harris a Coal Township resident and noted Republican worker suffered a deep stab wound near the heart during a dogged quarrel over a keg of beer Logan Miller aged 18 wielded a dagger and struck him. Harris was taken home as Dr Hickey attended him and the town buzzes over the violent incident.
On Sunday morning at 1 50 Max Moskowitz, staying at Max Wieserstrom’s home on North Washington Street, leaped from an upstairs window about twenty five feet, severely bruising his left side and swelling his left foot. Doctor Stewart attended and diagnosed potential broken bones as uncertain. Moskowitz claimed he dreamed of a fight and mistook the dining room for the window.
Preparations are under way for the largest miners convention in the anthracite region to be held in Pottsville next month under the United Mine Workers of America with about 4000 members in the area. Representation will come from Schuylkill Wyoming Luzerne Lehigh and other coal counties.
In Shamokin on July 27 John Jackson a bridge carpenter fell forty five feet from a Reading railway bridge near Fisher's on the Catawissa branch and was instantly killed.
A Phoenixville carpenter, distance from Catawlesa Jackson, was struck by a deleter beam while standing on an abutment at the Phoenix Tron works. He lost his balance and fell into a rocky ravine, landing head first and suffering multiple skull fractures in front of about twenty workers.
In Mahanoy City on Monday night John Cordilla faced a mob angry over an alleged assault. Mrs Wargo awoke to a man in her bedroom and Cordilla lunged at her, triggering a struggle. Neighbors restrained him before the mob could act. police with revolvers secured Cordilla and saved his life.
Morris Williams of Shamokin was elected to succeed Major Irving A. Stearns as manager of the Susquehanna Coal company and related interests of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He will base in Wilkes-Barre and assume charge August 1. Williams is currently superintendent of the Mineral Mining and Railroad company.
Annie Rebecca Thomas, 11, of 8 South Canal Street Wilkes-Barre, attempted suicide yesterday due to a broken romance. Dr A J Wenner endured three hours of work to remove poison from her stomach and saved her life.
Willie Linderman aged 16 was fatally injured at Lattimer when crushed by a coal conveyor. His mother is a widow and the boy, who worked at the conveyor, helped support the family.
Hazleton July 27 W H Nitche a well regarded local jeweler leaves Hazleton next week as the first Magletonian to head for the Klondike gold fields in pursuit of fortune.
Henry Halsey remains seriously ill but recovering. Visitors and locals populate notes from Hallstead with arrivals from Washington and Scranton. Upcoming events include a Harford fair on September 29-30 and a Methodist church union meeting led by Rev. Shawart.
Public notices and social items from the area include a Del aware addressed meeting with Lackawanna and Western conductors, Minnetonka council Pocahontas noting an adoption, Hiram Funner moving to the Du Bola brick building on Franklin street, and schools set to reopen Monday August 30. Mrs. Albert Slant visited Susquehanna. Mrs. Stein and Mrs. D. Coffman returned from Scranton. missionary supper planned at Mrs. John Terbow’s home. Mrs. Bruce Rosa and children visiting Three Lakes. Dr. Magoris of Binghamton visiting Arthur Teed. Baptist Young People’s society earned about 35 dollars from a lawn social. H Simmons of Busquehanne in town recently.
Olyphant visitor John M Langan returns home. Miss Dugal leaves for Clinton Mass after visiting Miss McCracken. Lawrence Morahan returns from New York and Toronto after wins. Numerous callers and visits across Scranton Pittston and West Side. Community gatherings include a Co M B A meeting and a St Marys excursion plan. A large birthday party for Annie Rowe and a Sarsfield Local club social with waltz prize are noted. Census-focused Lithuanian club adds seventy two new members amid alien tax law education. Hospital update on Nathaniel Lang’s appendicitis operation with good prognosis.
Local residents and visitors are reported in brief notes. Mr and Mrs Harry Bard of Wilkes Barre stay with W W Bard here. Don and Mies Daisy Capwell of Scranton vacation with friends. Several locals welcome guests, attend funerals, fish at Lake Nokomis, and visit families around the borough.
Miss Mamie Daley of Carbondale and Miss Margaret Ferguson daughter of Barney Ferguson of McCarthy's were referenced in a social note. The item notes two women connected to local social circles without detailing events or outcomes.
The article contrasts a wrong method of boiling potatoes with a right method. It advises peeling very thinly, soaking briefly, using boiling salted water, and testing doneness with a fork, then steaming dry. It explains that boiling water keeps starch in shape and yields dry mealy potatoes, and gives a butter and cream flavored mashed finish.
Edward P. Davis extols the up-to-date woman before a large audience at the Acorn club in Philadelphia. He praises physical advantages, extended lifespan, revolutionized cooking, and healthier habits including exercise and loose clothing, stating the new woman improves humanity and reduces dyspepsia.
The anthracite shares led gains on informed buying while overall trading remained irregular as local speculators liquidated. The gilt-edged securities declined, grangers rallied after professional pressure, and total daily sales reached 395,450 shares as wheat and corn futures showed firm or mixed moves amid export demand.
July wheat prices range across futures contracts while corn and oats drift. Pork and lard futures post moderate gains with September and July positions noted. Cash quotes indicate slight strength in plow and grain offerings amid fluctuating demand.
Receipts and shipments figures for wheat corn oats rye and other grains listed in an OCR fragment. Totals include 12 000 barrels shipments 4000 barrels wheat 1 001 00 bushels oate 994 000 bushels Rye and similar grain columns with many transcription errors.
New York trading notes show Veale calves steady while other calves drift dull. Veale price around 1.00. Sheep and medium lambs hold firm with good lambs steady to firm. Receipts total about 200 with higher figures noted at Ha4. Prices listed for lambs and sheep with varied quotations.
Fast Buffalo NY July 27 cattle received through, few held over. hog fair, Yorkers good to choice at 4.06-4.10, feeding cattle 8.20-8.05, pits 4.10-4.15. Sheep and lambs firm to strong with lambs good to extra. sheep $4.05-5.00, ewes and culls $2.00-5.05.
Chicago cattle steady with native eaf steers and prime cows and heifers quoted. calves range from 5,005.80 for choice to fancy calves, hogs receipts around 15,000. sheep and lambs steady with lambs at 75 cents for culled up to 6.25 for heat flocks. overall receipts list 4,000 cattle, 15,000 hogs, 11,000 sheep.
East Liberty Pennsylvania July 27 cattle market figures list active extra bulls stages and cows and various fat oxen weights with prices from 2 003 75 to 5 9604 00 and roughs 2203 30 calves veal and spring lambs show price ranges with errors and misreadings in the OCR.
Credit balances total 73 certificates with no bids. Shipments show 74 110 barrels and 124 24 barrels.
Price per box is listed for the Book of Advice sent by Druggists or by mail. Orders should be addressed to Dr. Radway & Co Lock Box 2361 New York for delivery.
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