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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
7
Grand jury sits in Fusqu e hanna county Montrose reports visitors and guests in town including Ralph Northrup Dr L W Meade and Arthur Francher. Montrose Unoperative Capping company plans full capacity by August 1 with local social events and a large turnout for a leap year dance.
The Nerve Pills claim to restore nerve energy and health through a systemic effect on nerves and bodily tissues. Mrs Joseph Mitchell of Scranton testified the pills cured nervous insomnia and weakness after using them from Matthews Bros. Drug Store. The ad urges purchases at druggists and notes the Dr A W Chase signature on packages.
New Milford July 29 Misees Lucia Butterfield Mariel Elbrecht Inez Shelp Marie Grinnell and Messrs T M Butterfeld Arthur Hawley E W Morgan Merle Shelp A T Helleman and Roy Shelp are spending the week at East Lake with Miss Minnie Sutton of Fairbury Illinois.
Chicago agency staff stationed at Bayre during the strike return to headquarters on Jerome White a Waverly milk dealer has disappeared from home. Six league ball games are booked with the team at Waverly this week. Stanley Winlack of Sayers now practices law in Philadelphia and holds a position with Lehigh Valley Railroad. The commissary department of Lehigh Valley feeds about four hundred men at Bayre.
A funeral for W. C. Decker is observed by Lodge No. 649 with Rev. Chirk delivering a sermon at the Presbyterian church. Miss Alice Burns visits Honesdale friends. W. L. Perew previews a August sermon series at Bay City church. A second oil derrick site is prepared for Northeastern Pennsylvania Oil Co. near Kimble's. A Lake Lodore excursion is planned for August 2 with Sunday schools uniting and Maple City band providing music.
Relatives and friends of New Milford residents were seen in town and nearby. Married couple Mrs. Martha Potter and Cecil Lindsey of New Milford township united July 15 at Merrichlitt parsonage Montrose with T. T. Oliver G. G. Hell in attendance. Evangelistic meetings sponsored by local churches begin September 1 in the opera house led by Rev. Milton S. Rees.
Bradford County reports several labor and legal updates. Fayre strike remains unofficially active as workers file applications for former positions. judge allows reapplication without discipline, boiler makers not yet included. Superior court reverses a billiard room conviction in Ayers case. Laceyville horse thief William Judson located in Vestal North Carolina with his partner. Elmira Agricultural Society cancels fair due to Pan-American exposition. Sayre’s Clarence Bagley becomes night ticket agent for Lehigh Valley in Wilkes-Barre. Hungarian wagon workers strike for $1. daily raise. plan to quit until paid, likely to resume at previous rate.
A Methodist preacher urged purity and noble living from the text Thou are a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Rev H J Crane of Uniondale visited town. Dundaff street work continues. Witnesses and attorneys prepare to go to Montrose for grand jury and equity cases. H W Brown family spent Saturday at Camp Beasy on Newton Lake. Constables filed quarterly health report. A Sunday thunderstorm caused minimal damage as a bolt struck No 2 breaker corner.
Excursion proceeds to Mountain Park on July 16 under St Marys congregation netted 628.7. Langcliffe church Ladies Missionary society meets at Mrs A P McDonalds North End. I M church Home Missionary society gathers at Mrs George Lampmans West Ride. Miss Milly McAlpine of Lonaconing visits, aunt Mrs Thomas Brothwick host. Miss Kate Campbell of Scranton visits locals. Mrs James C Donnell leaves for Pittsburg after weeks with her uncle Thomas Barrett. Miss Alice Tormey and Patrick O’Ccran wed by Rev M F Crane. James Fyder Frank Mactarthy and Misses Murphy and Conner take a boulevard drive. Newborns: a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Mc Andrew. a son to My and Mrs James Horan. Mr and Mrs Richard Beer of Wandling visit friends over Sunday. Miss Bridget Healey of Newark visits before Christian and Missionary alliance event hosted by Avoca and Mogie tents Aug 4–11 at McMillans store. speakers include Rev F Feast Philadelphia, Rev W F McArthur Scranton, Miss Anna Seasholtz India, F A Christopherson South China. Services 9 am 2 pm 7 pm. all invited. Miss Ida Frederick visits Bloomsburg. Miss Jennie Young to Pan American this week. Temperance delegation from town attends quarterly convention at Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs Frank Cory and sister Mrs Coleman plan a three week trip leaving Tuesday to visit Dunkirk and attend the Pan American exposition. Martin Heft of Pittston spent Sunday with Honesdale friends and Mrs Harry W Rowley of Scranton is visiting her mother. Company E returned from Mt Gretna Saturday noon with all members safe.
The piece notes British observers praising American track athletes for thorough preparation while joking about English methods. It mentions Emmett Heldrick quitting baseball, Heidrick’s injury and family loss, and discusses golf training with a mashie and half shot aiding distance judgment.
The article notes the first headache capsules were advertised as a quick cure but faced many imitators using unsafe ingredients like antipurine chlororal and morphine. It urges buyers to insist on Krause's which reportedly cure severe headaches without after effects. Price and availability are listed through druggists.
Rain interrupted the New York game vs Boston as pitchers Nichols and Kittredge faced Warner. In Cincinnati the lineup included Menelee and Nahos with Bergen Umpire Saah. St Louis reports Pittabur and OConner with Betuiver behind the plate as umpires in a weather affected schedule.
A jumble of help wanted notices lists positions such as clothing salesman, houseworker, bookkeeper, cook, and gardener. Entries include contact names and addresses in Bridgeton and other towns, with notes on experience and references.
Classified notices advertise 1200 feet floor space on fourth floor of the Tribune building with heat light and power for rent in Dalton Pa. Other rentals include a nine room cottage near the station and an eight room modern home on Jefferson avenue. For sale items feature a tenant's bicycle press in good condition and a Cottrell press with new rollers available at Wilkes Barre Tins Office.
New York July 22 The stock market opened firm on hopes of a settlement between the United States Steel group and allied interests. Early dealings showed broad gains in many rails and industrials, including Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central, while late trading brought only fractional advances and a dull close. Total sales were light and bond activity was unchanged.
Chicago grain prices fell as drought tightened supplies. Wheat and corn led the downturn with futures down around two cents. oats and barley also weakened. Provisions edged higher except lard, while cash bids for flour and feed grains showed limited changes.
Market notes show receipts and prices for cattle sheep and hogs with activity described as slow to midweek. Prices listed include various grades and items across cattle, lambs, and western wines, with emphasis on saloon and Saturday outlooks as buyers monitor demand.
July figures indicate slow trade for steers and cows with weak to lower quotes. Calves show strength in opened trades, meat demand quiet but higher, while sheep and lamb grades vary from fair to good with several price markers cited for quality classes and regional comparisons.
Fragmented report lists Battery pairs and umpire crews for several city games. Chicago hosts Young and Sirhreckongeat with Patterson and Nyder. Milwaukee match notes Carticn Clarke and Reidy Donohue under Umpire Sheridan. Detroit game details sparse with Paltitiere and Sopa Kreanstan as officials. Cleveland-Philadelphia game cancelled by rain.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented OCR. Readable entities include Worcester Hartford Providence Montreal Toronto Rochester and numbers 1 and 4 indicating scores or standings in the Eastern League context. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome from the text.
Corrected by HG. Seems to list butter fresh creamery dairy and cheese prices per bushel or per unit with scattered figures. Mentions Kane Waneere fresh Mali ge and Vga Medic Beans per bushel with several unclear numbers.
Fragmentary OCR text describes cattle prices, receipts, and weights with numbers like 85.06 and 40, alongside mentions of dairy cows and high claims. The readables are insufficient for a coherent event, names, or locations.
A New York July market summary notes quiet demand for wheat with weak elevator activity and mixed futures. Dairy products show strength in some lines while others drift, with spot markets and futures reacting to seasonal trends and regional output.
Grain and produce listing from Philadelphia eta shows lower contract grade wheat and white clipped wheat offerings. Prices and quality terms are noted with mixed July delivery and assorted lots.
A wrecked mariner mutters chaotic phrases about long work and a crude plan while at sea. He curses luck, contemplates a rescue or escape, and addresses officers with groggy bravado amid a tense watch. The scene hints at a troubled crew member and an impending dilemma.
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