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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

8

Susquehanna Area News and Elections Report

Reports note Keystone hook and ladder receipts over 2000 at Susquehanna fair. Columbian club elects A M Bronson president and J G Rady dies aged 80 in Hazleton. Local school directors association eyed for August or September launch. William Dwyer dies after long illness. funeral at St John’s. Mount Carmel man sues Midvalley Coal for 25000 after rail wreck injury. Charitable robbery cites Pensyi robbed of 195. Hazleton license ordinance challenged. Larksville coal tunnel development advances with new veins and future breaker site. Delegates sought for state Republican convention. Miles A Smith visits.

Keystone Hook and Ladder Company Susquehanna Columbian Club A. M. Bronson J. Engle Charles Sabin Benedict John G. Rady Hazleton The Odd Fellows Susquehanna County ‘Achool Directors’ Association William Dwyer Erie Avenue St. John's Church Eadward Alichbach Mount Carmel Midvalley Midvalley Coal Company John Pensyi Chamokin Allis Pensyi Susquehanna Board of Trade Phesed Larksville Luzerne County Lark Coal Company

Universalist ice cream festival and local notices

The Universalist ladies host an ice cream festival this evening at Mrs George Bnyder's home. Delegates elected for the state convention to meet in Reading next week include Mr and Mrs 8 L Tiffany and others. A fire destroyed a farm shed on the Niven farm last Thursday. Arch Bald baseball team will visit Monday to play Nicholson. Mrs EB Stevens spends week with daughters in Clark's Summit and Scranton. Charles Gardner of Factoryville and James K Frear of Tunkhannock listed among attendees.

Archbald Nicholson EB. Stevens Clark Bummit Scranton Charles Gardner Factoryville James K. Frear Tunkhannock

Secret "cure" for drunkenness advertised in New York

An unclear clipping claims a revolutionary antidote to make drinkers lose the taste for alcohol when added secretly to tea. The piece cites Renova Chemical in New York and promises instructions and secrecy, spelling out a hidden remedy for drunkenness.

Zeur Renova New Yorks

Local News Briefs From Kingston And Nearby Towns

David Gray leases Lake Carey store for upcoming season. Residents travel to Kingston to watch Lafayette versus Seminary. Mrs Hodge visits North Hampton for a month. Rose Herrick visits Kingston with parents. Joe McKown visits Waynesboro with Cecil. Mrs W G Graham spends days in Wilkes-Barre. Paul Dunn returns from Scranton after sewer work. Ernest Little Jr practices law in Wilkes-Barre with Charles Foster. Clem Chamberlain shifts from Triton to Pottsville baseball. Packer house gets new paint. T G Greenville new house under rapid construction. Mrs J Wood Pratt visits Kingston parents.

David Gray Lake Carey Kingston Lafayette Hodge Northampton Mass Rose Herrick Joe McKown Waynesboro Cecil W. G. Graham Wilkes-Barre Paul Dunn Scranton Ernest Little, Jr Charles Foster Clem Chamberlain Triton Pottsville Packer House T.G Greenville J. Wood Pratt

Avoca High School Holds First 1907 Graduation

The Barsfield opera house hosted Avoca High School's first graduation of the class of 1907. Students processed to music from the Touhill orchestra, received diplomas from Professor Hoban, and joined a banquet with toasts to directors schools ladies teachers and future alumni.

Barsfield Opera House Avoca High School Laurela Elizabeth Hines Kathryne Brehony Matilda (Tiford Jessie Morton Mary Gordon Kate Campbell Mary Reap Agnes Clifford Cogswell Manisfield Professor Jones Dawning School Phalanx Matilda Clifford la Chase Helen Dixon Celia McGlynn Robert Golden William Jennings Mra. M.A. Golden J. J. Morahan Nellie Murphy John O'Malley Susie Mary Nellie Gallagher Rose Kearney G. M. Geary Wilkes-Barre Mesars McCarthy Merrit Eagan Mamie Walsh Rose Barrett Plains A. T. Walsh Mather Touhill B. Carroll B. Coleman N. Colemain Fadden Seranton Ella Beanion Mary Golden Scranton M. A. Golden Robert Dougher Edward Murphy West Side James O'Brien Carlisle Dickinson Law School

Local notices include visits and moves around town

Mrs Ellen Westgate entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church Thursday. Howard Crane is home from Key stone academy. Walter Kilmer moved back to his former house. Miss Lucy Crandall returned home after time with her grandmother Mrs Rison. A class of thirty five took the teachers examination on Wednesday by Superintendent Worley. Edith Wright of Mount Pleasant visits her uncle John Tass. Prof. Thomas of Carbondale was in town Tuesday giving music lessons. Mrs. Nettle Carpenter, ill, is recovering. Hungarian element represented at Lake Lewin. Mrs Powers and Mrs Ramuel Crossman of Whites Valley visited.

Ellen Westgate Ladies’ Aid Society Presbyterian Church Howard Crane Keystone Academy Walter Kilmer Lucy Crandall Rison Worley Edith Wright Mount Pleasant John Tass Thomas Carbondale Nettle Carpenter Lake Lewin Powers Ramuel Crossman Whites Valley

Great Wall Paper Sale Closes Stock Fast

Out of wall paper business, stock must be closed out immediately. Twenty five thousand rolls offered at bargain prices with many rolls priced between 10 and 25 cents per roll. Sale aims to clear room for other goods. Slashed prices include 10¢, 15¢, 20¢, and 38¢ options.

Scranton

Hardenbergh Endorsed by Rail Labor in Harrisburg Meeting

A joint railroad employes gathering including conductors engineers firemen and railway telegraphers endorsed Senator Hardenbergh for the Republican nomination for auditor general. About one hundred delegates attended and a fourteen member committee led by Engineer Laird of Altoona will confer with Hardenbergh next Tuesday evening to discuss support actions.

Harrisburg Brotherhood of Conductors Brotherhood of Engineers Brotherhood of Trainment Brotherhood of Firemen Order of BE. B. Hardenbergh Laird Altoona Hardenbergh

State Sons of Veterans meet in Towanda with parade and events

Towanda prepares for the state encampment of Sons of Veterans next Tuesday to Thursday. Arches and decorations rise as the city hosts the annual parade with the fire department and a military ball. Thursday features the Harter prize marksmanship contest.

Towanda Sons of Veterans Harter

Alonzo Houseknecht Fatally Injured in Hazleton Plunge

Hazleton report says Alonzo Houseknecht was fatally injured when a wagon horses ran away on the Conyngham pike. He was thrown from the seat and impaled on a picket fence, fracturing ribs and suffering internal injuries. his death is feared.

Hazleton Butler Alonzo Houseknecht

New York Produce Market Prices and Trading Activity Summary

The New York Produce Market bulletin shows mixed movement across grains, dairy, and fats with spot prices for Wheat, Corn, and oats steady to weak. Butter and Cheese hold steady amid varied futures, while prairie and northern markets show softer bids and open interest fading in June trade.

New York Stock Exchange William Linn Allen & CO Mears Ing. Am. Tobacco Co Canada Ches Ohio Chicago N. W Mil Cc. C St. le R. I Ituanon Pen Pac C. F Wlectric Lake Shore Souis & Nash TB Man Am Kit Si Mo IOO N.Y É& W Pac Au Phil & Reading Southern RK Southern FR. R. Pr Tenn Iron Texan Pacific Union Pacific Western Union Wabash Pr Tervesee AG U Chicago Board OF Trade Minnesota Manitoba Duluth Fouth Apot Net Titec Iec Western Creamery Tyall Waldtec Pennsylvania Tiwiltec

Chicago Futures and Cash Quotes Report for Wheat and Corn

The report lists futures for Wheat July 674, September 6 fold, December 4c. Corn June 4c, July 4c, September 5c. Oats July 18c, September 17%o. pork July 7.70, September 7.0. lard July 3.67. Short rib and other items with cash quotients for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and whiskey. Receipts and shipments of several commodities are noted.

Chicago Midge Timothy Seo

Philadelphia Provision Market Report and grain prices

Wheat futures edged lower while flour, butter and refined sugars held firm amid steady demand. Cotton and tallow reflected unchanged to dull tones with poultry markets steady for fowls and spring chickens. Receipts showed 6,000 sacks of wheat and large corn and oats shipments.

Philadelphia Maliye Pennsylvania

New York Market Report Shapes Mixed Livestock Prices

June market bulletin notes quiet steady demand across native cattle calves and lambs. Calves and lambs show varied receipts with modest shifts in prices while hogs hold near steady levels amid uneven activity.

New York

Cattle and Hogs Market Reports From Chicago and East Buffalo

Cattle steady and hogs active in Chicago markets with calves and grass cattle varied in price. East Buffalo reports trade mixed with cattle steady and sheep and lambs dull, with ranges for good to choice hogs and wethers.

Chicago Texas Colorado East Buffalo

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Credited For Fatigue and Digestive Help

Letters from readers across Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Delaware praise Hood’s Sarsaparilla for improving fatigue weakness loss of appetite and stomach pain in their families. Testimonials credit the tonic with restoring energy and health, with parents noting relief for children and adults alike.

Hood F. Hanes Brysonia

Pretty Oil Cloths Offer Durable Home Coverings

This sale promotes full weight bordered oil cloths valued for cleanliness and bright appearance. It claims oil cloths coat less than fine carpets, with linen warps from Japa and Chinese sources, priced around 4.00 for 40 yards and some cheaper options, distinguishing from bargain-store quality.

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