Growth in Scranton Census Estimates Surges Past 1900 Figures
The 1901 directory shows 60 400 names aged 18 and over, suggesting Scranton and Dunmore may reach a population near 120 800 after adjusting for those under 18. Joneses lead families with 74 members, Williams 681 adults, and common surnames include Smith, Brown, and Robinson amid a rich roll of local institutions and trades.
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Willams
Scranton
Green Bay
John J. Campbell
Dunmore
Census Bureau
Tribune
Joneses
Jones
Williams
Junto
Davis
Davies
Directory notes on trades and shrinking cigar dealers
The 1901 directory lists 290 cigar and tobacco dealers, but only 23 this year, as many entries moved to speakeasies. It covers 161 pages, up from 145, while block directories include only family heads or business heads at listed numbers.
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Wilson
Paving Project Advances on Providence Road
Progress on Providence road paving continues despite bad weather. Court Street work is moving forward while Carbon Street awaits railroad pier removal and steel delivery. Officials expect delays and note Carbon Street work will likely not start for months.
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Providence Road
Joseph Phillips
Bureau of Engineering
Tribune
Court Street
Carbon Street
Phillips
Jtate
Railroad Y M C A New Home Nears Occupancy
The Railroad Y M C A advances on a new home with foundation nearly finished after rain delays. Basement will include two bowling alleys four bath tubs four showers and a handball court. First floor houses offices reading room social rooms library and dining rooms. Second floor contains class rooms and an auditorium. Third floor holds an eighteen room dormitory for fifty men daily with double deck beds and modern conveniences. Lunch counter at west end and barber shop at east end fronting Lackawanna avenue. Occupancy expected around Nov 1. Foundation contract awarded to Conrad Schroeder. building contract not yet awarded. Building committee to open bids Friday evening.
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Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Lackawanna Avenue
Conrad Schroeder
Remains of J H Cole Laid At Rest In Scranton
The remains of John H Cole were laid to rest after a high mass at St Peter's Cathedral Scranton on Sunday. Pallbearers included William Foley Thomas McGuire Thomas Kelly Michael McGuire John Kane and Michael Kelly. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. John Oberwise 17 was jailed after a drunken spree culminating in assault and larceny charges.
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John 8. Coleman
South
Webster Avenue
Father Uoyle
St. Peter's Cathedral
William Foley
Grant
Knights of Malta
Star Social Club
Mirts Hall
Schley
Jacob Mirtz
Charles Miller
Lake Scranton
John Oberwise
No. 6
Aldermin Lentes
Cure Your Cold and Catarrh with Dr Agnew's Powder
Rev Dr Boehrer of Buffalo reports relief from catarrh after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He and his wife found the product fast acting, with symptoms easing within ten minutes. The ad also promotes Dr Agnew's Liver Pills at 40 doses for 10 cents, sold by Wm G Clark and H C Barnes.
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Boehrer
Buffalo
Agnew
New Books at the Library Conclude a Long List
A catalog of recent library acquisitions lists titles across science, geography, nature studies, technology, forestry, and practical arts. Works include Hilbert Forest neighbors, Lindsay animal life stories, Trevert on dynamo electric machinery and electricity, Gifford practical forestry, and American plumbing and steam heating references, with several editions and engineering texts noted.
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King
G. F
North Amo
Physical Geography of
New York
Lu Hilbert
W. D
Willams
N. M
Job
H. K
French
Miller
M. F
Brook Book
Pierson
Clara di
Seigwick
W. T
Berkeley
W. N
Trevert
Edward
U. S
Goodell
John
Cimod
Goff
Beowine
Gifford
J. C
Grege
J. R
Matthewa
C. G
Cosessee
Monroe
W. S
Market report notes mixed activity on July third
The New York stock market shows further Genlee contraction and fluctuating prices within a small range. St Louis and San Francisco securities rise on takeover rumors, while overall earnings and operating costs press on gross gains.
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New York
Genlee
St. Louis
San Francisco
Rock Island
Securiton
Chicago
Wlinois
Alton
Tllnois Central
St. Paul
Jnst
Bonda
Old Four
Local Social and Labor News From Olyphant and Nearby
Miss Anna Ford of Elmira visits Mr and Mrs T F McHale of Sanderson street. Miss Grace Pettigrew visits relatives in Jermyn. Mrs Charles Gannon of Blakely leaves for Mayfield. Miss Mary Clancy and Miss Bridget McNulty depart for Montrose. Miss Annie McAndrew of Jermyn visits town. Miss Grave Lynch hosts Miss Lauretta Walker of Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Lewis Speck of Green Ridge visit Blakely friends. United Mine Workers locals meet at Father Mathew Opera House at 1 20 this afternoon. Witnesses in the Kelly Langstatt contest paid yesterday. Michael Nealon returns from West Virginia.
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Anna Ford
Elmira
T. F. McHale
Sanderson Street
Grace Pettigrew
Jermyn
Charles Gannon
Blakely
Mayfield
Mary Clancy
Bridget McNulty
Montrose
Annie McAndrew
Miss Grave Lynch
Lauretta Walker
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board for Today
The make up of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for Thursday July 11 lists sessions starting at 6 a.m. with Summits West led by Nichols and Hennigan's crew, followed by Pushers at 7 a.m. with Lamping at 8 a.m. and further shifts through the day including Moran Bartholomew Cane Hielpers McGovern Widner Costar Stan ton with times noted variously in the morning and afternoon.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
West
Nichols
Hennigan
Lamping
Houser
Moran
C. Bartholomew
Cane
Hielpers
McGovern
Widner
Costar
Stanton
Grain and Poultry Prices Steady in Philadelphia Market
Wheat and corn prices show little movement with July and August contracts noted. Butter and eggs remain in steady demand while cheese weakens. Cotton and tallow hold steady. live poultry remains firm with bright regional demand. flour and grain shipments reported for Wheat corn and oats totals.
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Philadelphia
New York
New York Grain and Produce Market Summary
The New York grain market opened quiet with flour firms and a steady wheat spot at about 7 1/4 cents. Options traded unevenly, slipping then rallying to close firm as buyers returned amid mixed elevator quotes and freight basis at sea.
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New York
Lee
Mit Ads Vance
Market report notes mixed grain and commodity shifts
Grain markets fluctuated with July options weak at first then rallying while corn and wheat futures showed varied moves. Butter and cheese prices held uneven steadiness. eggs and potatoes quoted with regional variety. cash quotes listed for flour, oats, rye, flax, and pork products amid a broad commodity wrap.
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Chicago
Western
Shi
Cattle and Hogs Market Receipts Report
Chita July market notes cattle receipts 14 000 including 100 Westerns. Good to prime steers United States. Hogs receipts 23 000 with various categories. prices range from 7.20 to 8.05 for different weights and qualities. Lambs steady to lower with good to choice wethers and western sheep noted.
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Chita
Isa
East Buffalo Livestock Prices Mixed and Steady
Cattle receipts show steady demand with common to good cuts. hogs steady with varying weights and prices around 4 to 8. Hogs, sheep, and lambs display slow movement. lambs top at around 3 to 4.50 with mixed offerings and regional fluctuations noted.
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East Buffalo
Hecht
Sud
Galle
East Liberty July Ob-Cottle-Steady Livestock Figures
Livestock market notes list prices for hogs, pigs, veal calves and lambs from East Liberty. Cattle and beeves quoted with varying weights and payments. value figures include $505.00 for heavy hogs and $808.50 for pigs among other entries.
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East Liberty
Oil City July 30 Credit Balances and Barrel Shipments
Credit balances and shipment statistics are listed with figures for barrels shipped and average runs. The report notes certificates with no bids and details on Lie bar rels and totals such as 7487 barrels and related averages.
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Oil City
Flint Glass Conference Adjoined At Atlantic City
Exclusive wire report states the tint glass makers and workers adjourned sine die without progress. Workers seek Sunday night work abolition and wage increases of 15 percent for finishers and 8 percent for pressers and gatherers, rejected by manufacturers’ reps.
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Ura
Atlantic City
N. J
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