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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1895
Page
2
Wilkes Barre opens a new branch office at No 2 Laning while rain delays a scheduled game. The Rocheaster team arrives last night to meet the locals at Athletic Park this afternoon at 3 45 in a postponed contest.
More than 2,000 attended a Hanover Park event marking the first in a series of Irish nationalist gatherings. Alley ball results show Walsh brothers and partners winning several heats with top prizes of 10 dollars and 3 dollars. a tug of war favored Plains. County Commissioner Dullard served as handler amid improving but interrupted play due to rain. organizers report a sizable fundraising total.
Mrs. Boyle dies suddenly Friday night at South Bethlehem after a brief illness upon her husband Rev Dr Boyle’s return from vacation. She was about 45, lived in Mauch Chunk previously, and leaves three children and many church members bereaved. Her funeral will be private with some Franklin Street congregation members in attendance.
A group on a town square debated Conan Doyle’s detective reasoning with a mock case. A man points to a passerby in a Lehigh Valley uniform claiming to deduce his life story from appearances. The crowd protests as the so called Holmes confirms only long acquaintance and avoids speculation.
George M Stark a Civil War veteran and well known businessman died at his Dallas residence after a brief illness. Born in Plains township fifty three years ago he served in the Battery during the Civil War and later ran mercantile businesses in Moosic and Wyoming before joining Palmer Iron Roofing as treasurer.
A fragment notes a group or club arriving in the city in the morning and heading home afterward. The text is unclear and lacks specific names, dates, or locations to identify a clear event or outcome.
The piece argues the Democratic ticket in Luzerne County is unusually weak with shady records among nominees. It notes Republican chances are bright as newspapers concede the bench should remain non-partisan, and criticizes A Lee Stanton for sheriff as the weakest pick while praising C Bart Sutton as a stronger alternative.
Det. James O'Brien returned to Wilkes-Barre from Monongah West Virginia without the prisoner George Windisch the Pittston murder suspect after interference by the Barring and Mc Sweeney agency. Windisch says he left Pittston March 31 for work then money trouble prompted him to move his family. He claims innocence and recounts registering in Pittsburgh then moving to West Virginia where he learned of his wife's murder. A letter from District Attorney Fell endorsed by local commissioners urged West Virginia authorities to aid the pursuit. The Barring and Mc Sweeney agency had alerted Monongah authorities to hold Windisch, transferring the case to their firm. One agent departed for the South with requisition papers. a reward of 460 each has been offered by the agency.
The Ninth regiment arrives from the annual encampment and reports excellent health with few illnesses, good food, and ample water. Officers say the men are well officered and prepared to rise in the national guard, noting improved discipline and morale.
A party of five from California arrived in Wilkes-Barre on their way to Scranton. The group includes two women, two children, and a boy MW years old. They left Iowa State two weeks ago for Beranton destitute after tragedy. Locals and travelers helped fund their journey to Scranton where they hope to find friends.
John Sherman a miner at the Dorrance colliery died at his home from injuries sustained in a fall of top coal. He suffered a broken leg several fractured ribs and internal wounds after an injury on Friday and died Saturday night from internal hemorrhage.
Captain A W Frager leaves for Pittsburgh to take command at a key state post. Stafford Literary club campers enjoy two weeks at Harvey's Lake with an afterglow excursion and Ninth regiment band. A Kingston Plymouth cocking main draws over $1000 with Plymouth prevailing. Mr and Mrs Matthew Staltz mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Carney and Gardner of Pittston patent an electric car fender. Harney Woods of Ashley held on $300 bail for assault and battery on Thomas Hogan after a brutal fight.
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune opens at No. & Williame street for news, distressed deliveries, and job orders while subscription details are offered. Fifteen of nineteen property owners sign a petition for paving Crow street led by Meyer Schlossler. The Lehigh Valley Railroad badge design is showcased. A Clark Bell tale describes John V. Jones and Mary Bradley’s wedding in Binghamton. A gold watch contest at Fagle Hall featuring J. Taney and Andrew Decker draws worker interest. Local outings at Lake Carey and visits by Ward Hewitt and Misses Margaret and Agnes Reddington are noted.
Street life notes recount Saturday homecomings including Frank Hatfield of Philadelphia visiting relatives on Wyoming Avenue Ed Keating of Bloomsburg spending Sunday with his parents in Pittston. The Pittston Business Directory lists First Class Plumbing at 9 South Main Street and a range for sale or exchange with second-hand household goods bought or sold.
Mrs Joseph G Bell and Mrs George A Bell met Rev and Mrs John B Sweet at Ashley last Thursday. A Friday ball game between Jessup and Peckville favored Peckville to 20. Asa M Scott severely injured his foot at Blue Ridge works last Thursday delaying him. his two year old child broke her collarbone the same day. Harrett the Jeweler won a ten dollar gold piece from a band benefit drawing last Thursday. An August 23 union excursion at Lake Artel appeals to ten thousand attendees. Mr and Mrs Niles Johnson returned from their summer outing refreshed. Mrs William Johns Mrs William Kestell and Mrs S M Hogers visited Mrs Stephen Connors at Winton Friday. W Bloenta visiting at Winton and Daniel Jones of Olyphant looks after his business.
Mrs James Gilhooley and daughter Annie visit York state for a few weeks while Miss Mamie Cummings of Archbald stays with the Misses Dougher in West Avoca. The large Presbyterian excursion to Lake Ariel Friday leaves town in numbers. The funerals of Mrs James Cawley and Michael Gilmartin were held Friday afternoon with large attendance. Interments were at St Marys Cemetery. Miss Ella Gibbons visited Pittston Friday. Miss Ella O Malley and guest Miss Magdalen McLaughliny spent Friday with friends in Scranton. Mrs M J Lawler and sons Rey and Frank of Shenandoah and Miss Magdalen McLaughlin of Shamokin visit Mrs Lawler on Main Street. Miss Jennie White vacationing with friends in Parsons. Miss Marie Langan of Olyphant visiting her brother John in town.
Mrs. William Vedder visited friends in Corning New York. Charles Dutois of Washington DC has entered the real estate business and acts as an agent for a steam ship company. He is a former Hallstead boy now 19 and living in the area. Yard engines 19 and 26 collided on the switch Friday causing damage and repairs. No injuries. Mrs. J H Vosburg visiting her parents at Downeville. An invited Salt Springs picnic is planned for Thursday August 1. Presbyterian Juniors cleared 20 dollars at their social Friday evening.
A Wednesday morning excursion to Riverside cottage on the Susquehanna returned Friday with a catch of 225 fish, mostly bass and pickerel. Chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dymond, the group included Ella Levan Annie Nicol Agnes Nicol John Dymond and William Winters. They were greeted by Mrs. and Mrs. M. L. Dymond of Clark's Summit. Also noted, Mrs. Herbert Copp and Edith Smith visited Scranton Friday. The Moosic and Avoca Presbyterian Sunday schools held a successful annual excursion to Lake Ariel with twenty-two cars crowding the event.
Samuel Singer and John Jones of Pittston spent Sunday with William Cairns. Mrs Emma Millhouse of Archibald called in town. Mrs Hunter, visiting friends at Wyoming, returned home last week. Mr and Mrs Thomas Law and Charlie and Michael Eaton of Archbald spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Stephen Cairns. George Contomer a Hungarian had his foot smashed last Thursday while at work in Mt Jessup slope. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised for teething and diarrhoea relief. Topic cards printed for six months. Seance quip from Brooklyn Life cited.
A country painter Jim Brown sold his shop door after a city buyer paid fifty cents and a nickel for it. The buyer returned to town with the gaudy door cut into chunks and priced at seven hundred plunks, boasting Beardsley style hues and gold finish.
Strong buying in Grangers drives prices to new highs with gains across major stocks. Paul up to 70 percent Rock Island to 84 Burlington to 96 and Northwest to 101 percent. Sugar firm near 112 and Chicago Gas firmer. Total sales show broad advance amid steady speculation with limited railway excitement. Bonds listed include Scranton Traction and People's Street Railway issues with varied due dates.
Dried apples and prunes with varied cents per pound and box prices. Includes English currants, musecatels, dried fruits, beans, peas, lentils, potatoes, onions, butter, cheese, eggs, meats, lard, bacon, beef, fish, pork, flour, grain, hay, and feed prices. Notable items: California prunes at 6 to 9 cents, butter and cheese per pound, flour Minnesota patent per barrel, hay around 15 to 17 dollars per ton.
Flour markets show steadiness while wheat remains dull and firm at various grades. Corn and oats futures display quiet activity with firm spot prices. lard butter and cheese also sit unchanged as markets digest supply and demand signals.
Toledo market report shows Wheat receipts at 69 000 bushels with shipments of 2 000 and firmer By price quotes No 2 red cash and July contracts with August September December terms No 7 red cash 6 12 cents Also No 1 white and Me Corn receipts 7 000 bushels with 1 000 shipped and a dull market No 8 mixed cash 4 cents No 3do 4c Outs receipts 7 000 bushels with no shipments and dull market No 2 mixed cash 2 cents Rye market firmer with No 2 cash and August Clover seed market quiet cash 6 dollars October 5 77 cents.
Buffalo market notes cattle receipts around 2 100 head with quiet weak demand for light stockers and mixed prices from 2.60 to 5.40 for various grades. Hog receipts about 4 000 head show very dull demand with prices ranging roughly 4.40 to 5.25 for grassy and Michigan Yorkers and other hogs. Sheep and lamb receipts near 4 000 with market steady to firm and ranges from 2.00 to 4.76 for culls to export sheep and choice lambs.
Chicago July 7 cattle receipts show markets weak for common to extra steers priced around 205.90 with feeders 2.25 to 4.10 and cows and bulls 1.60 to 2.90. Hog receipts total 6.00 head with heavy packing and shipping lots 0 to 1.15, sheep receipts 2,000 head range interior to choice lambs.
Philadelphia July 27 tallow prices unchanged with city prime at 44c per pound and country prime in barrels at 4c. Dark tallow in barrels quoted at 5c and grease at a lower rate. Oil markets in Pittsburgh and city show opening bids around 135 with highs near 190 and lows near 130, closing at 130.
Distressing kidney and bladder pains relieve in six hours by a new remedy named the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It eases urinary passage pain, supports both sexes, and stops water retention almost instantly. Sold by M. Harris, druggist, 1 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
Poetry excerpt contrasts Japanese maidens with noble knights and troubadour romance. An unnamed speaker imagines singing their names in verse to win admiration and immortality, noting guarded glances and flirtatious courtesy in palace settings.
Per copy rates and dates listed for various towns in 1900s Scranton area advertise editions. Notices include soliciting ads and exhibitions, with multiple doctors and attorneys named along Adams and Wyoming avenues.
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