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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
4
The item appears as a catalog blurb warning readers about tonics bleaches rouges and powders. It notes common remedies or cosmetic preparations and hints at the era’s consumer culture with reference to household remedies.
Montrose residents heard false reports that an officer had absconded with funds from the First National Bank. Officials reassured customers the bank stayed open and solvent. By Monday deposits rose as customers kept trust, with the bank judged one of the strongest in the state.
A Times reporter in Wilkes Barre found no verified connection between a Wyoming man named Sheafer or Shaefer and a murder at Alligator, Migs. Postmaster Crouse says no relative matches the description, suggesting the name may refer to Wyoming county or another state.
Burglars broke into the Sugar Notch barber shop run by James Shields and Patrick Lenohan on Main Street and stole most portable items. In Warrior, they targeted the shop of David Lloyd and Thomas Tudgay, taking two dozen razors, four pairs of clippers, scissors, brushes, shaving cups and more.
Reading Coal and Iron company collieries faced six day work weeks disrupted by coal car shortages. Officials report constant demand for cars, with supply exhausted a week ago. Factories pressed every owned car into service, including old hopper cars, and extra repair staff were called in to meet needs.
Damaged cars were turned out for service as coal shipments faced scarcity. Collieries south of the mountain closed last night, but all mines will resume Monday. Indications point to a full week of work if car supply remains adequate to move coal, with thousands of cars expected to move Saturday and Sunday into the region.
Polish miner Stanley Leevan from Bhervale reported his fellow countryman Laslow Tongall stole 500 dollars from him while men were at work. Tongall, who recently inherited a fortune in Poland, fled across a hill toward Freeland as villagers pursued him. Mrs Leevan found the loss and alerted authorities. Chief Filler was notified with no capture reported.
After eighteen days of constant rain totaling about a foot the Schuylkill valley farms report extensive crop damage. Wheat and rye in many fields are destroyed and cannot be harvested, with grain turning black and unsuitable for milling. North valley farmers fared better due to early harvesting. In Shenandoah the July 30 report notes heavy rain in the Catawissa valley rotting much produce.
In Shamokin on July 20 John Carlile a loader at the Midvalley mine was buried under coal and rock for two hours after a chute accident. Rescuers freed him and found him conscious two hours later with cuts bruises and possible internal injuries but no broken bones.
Stroudsburg July 34 Dr Mary Greenwald becomes the first woman president in the society’s 17th annual session. Officers include Howell Wilkes-Barre Wilson Bethlehem Mousel Montgomery county Alberteen Belvidere vice president McIntire Easton Stewart Wilkes-Barre assistant secretary Brout Bethlehem and retiring president Dr I Kelly Bucher Lebanon. Winter meeting set in Easton on last Tuesday in January 1605.
Mary Kearney a 15 year old daughter of John T Kearney grocer of 119 Hayle street is missing and thought abducted by an Arabian named John Saha A telegram from Phillipsburg N J says Saba married the girl Mr Kearney says he will have the bridegroom arrested.
In Shamokin in July a chain pillar broke at North Franklin colliery, sending a flood of water toward the workings. An engineer warned miners to move to a higher level, preventing a catastrophe as pumps operate to drain the flooded shaft.
Workers report the colliery will resume operations by morning after a stoppage. Officials attribute the return to resolved safety issues and coordinated inspections, with production expected to restart shortly.
In Mauch Chunk on July 30 a large dog saved a baby girl from falling off a high porch by gripping the child’s dress with its teeth. Father C. A. Mahrer rushed in and rescued the infant, preventing a deadly plunge as the dog restrained the child above rocks below.
Shamokin reports the Sons of Veterans organizing a three day encampment at Indian park on September 4 5 and 6 They have secured forty tents for the event.
In Forest City the First ward Democratic caucus for two county convention delegates is set for this evening in McDonald’s hall with the Second ward caucus in the Rudd building. Prosecutors say John Waltz faces murder charges in the Lemon case at Montrose as defense lawyers prepare for the August term.
Jury finds him guilty as charged. Lo boschefsky pays a $50 fine to the school district and is released after posting cash. Personal property of Peter Walsh to be sold at sheriff's sale Friday August 6 at 2 pm. Walsh owns the Lithuanian hotel near the Erie depot. Sheriff's sale of W H Higina's property set for Friday August 6 at 1 pm. Gospel meeting at Presbyterian church lawn tomorrow at 2:45 pm by the YMCA. Rev J L Williams to lead.
Campers at Lake Carey include Marshall Reynolds and others while visitors arrive in town from Scranton and Nicholson. A notable suit occurs in the Hart hotel project and Philip Marks faces a hat fraud case. Roland McNab returns to Tunkhannock as Evelyn Gearhart visits Montrose.
The fourth annual Squier family reunion will be held at the home of W H Squier on Saturday August 17. Cunningham of Punxsutawney a former merchant here was shaking hands with friends Thursday. Miss Lizzie Bronson of Scranton visiting at Mrs H G Mack's. Druggist O D Pratt returned home Friday after a few days absence. Dim Wilson returned to Beranton after lake trip with Nicholson people. Vice Principal Brildinger and wife of Mansfield Normal school visit Mrs Charles H Thomas.
An aged seafarer, weathered and wary, argues with a reform-minded stranger about a bad habit. The discussion centers on tobacco use and health, revealing stubborn reliance on chewing tobacco as the sailor asks for time to quit but dismisses the need, insisting his habit sustains him aboard.
Bonds dominate today with the largest trading volume in years, over 4.09 million in value. Mortgage securities show strength, especially reorganized and rehab cases. stocks trade lightly but rise, with total sales 299,700 shares.
Philadelphia traders report firm tones in wheat with July and August moves seen. Prices for No 2 mixed and white grades show modest gains with several contract months quoted as firm or higher amid steady demand and limited supply.
Export totals for the past week report corn 51,428 bushels and wheat 8,500 dollars in bar bullion as prices for various goods appear irregular. Cotton and tallow show modest demand while live poultry markets ease with fowls and spring chickens varying in price. Receipts include 4,000 barley sacks and 27,000 bushels of wheat, 7,000 corn, and 8,000 oats. Shipments list 49,000 wheat, 9,000 corn, and 11,000 oats.
Chicago futures for Wheat Corn Pork Lard Ribs show July prices and various contracts. Cash quotes list flour grades, wheat and corn prices, oats rye barley flax seed and timothy, with recent receipts and shipments across flour wheat corn oats rye barley cata rye.
East Buffalo market notes show cattle quiet and even. hog market active with Yorkers good to choice at 4.20 to 4.05. troughs common to good at 1.20 to 3.40. pigs good to bhite around 6.00 to 6.60. sheep and lambs steady to firm with lambs choice to extra choice at 8.05 to 8.15. wethers $4.00 to $4.50. culls and common $2.50 to $3.25 for the day.
New York markets show steer activity limited with demand slow for heavy cattle. Prices listed include native steers around a steady to higher range and lambs steady while sheep and calves vary with rough butcher stock weak in spots.
Fast Liberty reports cattle market steady with classes listed. Prime cattle range around 4.05 to 4.75 for various grades. bulls and heavy stock show 2.93 to 3.25. Sheep market steady with choice at 4.15 to 4.20 and spring lambs around 0.70 to 0.75, veal calves noted as well.
The Chicago market shows native beef steers at 0.2604 per unit with ranges for stockers cows and heifers and various bulls. Prime calves reach up to 3.754 with other categories quoted, sheep at 6500 and hogs around 16.00 per head amid Revelpte cattle and 140 head notes.
Credit balances and 73 certificates noted with no hide shipments. Oil shipments reach 87,005 barrels while runs total 107,99 barrels, detailing activity at Ol Cite To July.
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