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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
12
The body of Eldred Reynolds was found this morning in the Lackawaxen river near Hawley as Mr Meyer discovered him while crossing the bridge on his way to work. Funeral arrangements and local services followed, with community figures and organizations honoring the deceased.
George Wallace returned from Springville after visiting his daughter for a week. Hannah Lathem starts school at East Ararat next Monday. Lena Butterfield of Jackson is under Dr. Sherwood care in Scranton. J. H. Wells and wife from Colorado visit Lottie Potter then travel to Gibson for a month. Mrs. Sanford Burns and daughter James P. McBinney of New York visit cousin Mrs. P. Tr. Tower. W W Mumford of Starracca seen in Thompson. G. W. Larrabee of North Jackson attends to Susquehanna Ledger interests. Pink eye affects horses. Dr. W. W. McNamara treats eye issues. Heavy rain slows farmers belated work. Mrs. A. Foster, her mother, Mrs. Witter, and Mrs. Ernest Wrighter attend Waymart graduation. Rev. A. Z. David in the valley today. J. D. Miller and wife depart southward this morning.
A vintage remedy touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a nerve medicine of rare virtue. It combines celery extract with other active ingredients and claims prompt soothing cures and sleep, sold by Matthews Bros.
Survey work underway on the long shop area as the Stove Committee approves upgrades by the Byle company including new Oller and printing buildings a larger car repair shop and total cost about 107 406 67 In Lanesboro Charles Schmidt and Emma J Teetsel wed Ellis Persons and Isabelle White united in marriage Susquehanna July 4 ice cream festival by Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian church lawn Century club hops at Hogan Opera house June 27 28 and 24 Edwin Trevor Stock company to appear at Hogan Opera house Carey visiting relatives report Henry White of Montrose has died
Harford reports F M Watson visiting Scranton to promote the Harford creamery. A young men class plans an ice cream social Thursday with a band and a promise of a good time. Flint attends Gettysburg state encampment, Dr H H Hoover to occupy Par nard property, Hugh An Crewe to take over his residence. James Cow dies June 2. interment in Harford cemetery with Rev Manuel officiating. Mrs A O Bevlew of Elmira visits her parents. W Lee Tiffany of Connecticut reports his son Ralph is seriously ill. Children day set for Presbyterian church Sunday June 4.
Miss Anna Oakley of Oxford visits Kingsley while Mrs Gi Finn shops in Binghamton for millinery. Morris Alexander returns from Europe and visits his aunt Mrs Liszie Tiffany. A ten day visit to Learysville with Mrs G A Leonard is noted for Mr and Mrs F E Moore and daughter. Neshan Sloat attends the GC A K convention in Gettysburg and visits Harrisburg. Mr and Mrs Tt Bogart of Binghamton visit 8 A Adams. Mrs WN Whitney spends time with sister Mrs AE Tiffany. Estabrook nets 21 carp weighing 64 pounds from carp pond. Children’s Day observed at MBE church next Saturday afternoon with 8 8 orchestra assisting.
Hawley notes Burials and visits Mrs Stilger and Adelaide of Brooklyn visit Atkinson family in Hawley Mrs William Masten and son move to Oil City memorial day visits by Lobb and Kellam Misses Warg Simp king in town Tillie Freman guest Eldred Reynolds body found after drownings at Lickawaxen Old Maids Convention entertains at Opera house for Biplist church building fund under Morton Harlow management receipts satisfactory
The Presbyterian church Ladies Aid Society met Thursday at Mrs. J. F. Bass home to celebrate her birthday with a large attendance and praised supper. A new young guest arrived last Sunday at the Ten nant home, while Miss Boxsie Coleman returned home last week after attending events elsewhere.
Summer school at Winwood and commencement exercises at Forest City discussed. Mrs Frank Westgate made a business trip to Carbondale. Miss May Dimmick staying with parents Mr and Mrs T B Dimmick. A board of health organized with Dr BF L Grander president Theron Dinmick secretary and treasurer J L Churchill sanitary officer. Mrs George and Mrs Frank Couch of Carbondale attended the Ladies Aid at Mrs J F Bass. Charles Coleman Jr left for a milk depot job in Deposit New York. Rev A Asian and daughter Lethe attended the Epworth League convention at Lake Como. A prominent young man plans to ship out on the Atlantic.
Miss Hattie B. Conk and George S. Rowlands unite in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Giac Mack on State Street Aden New York with Rev Jen L L Lewis officiating. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march and pink carnas flowers in the bridal attire. The canoness may sign a contract with M Shields Stone Co for street lighting later tonight.
Tomorrow is set as Children day at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Dr Griffin preaching in the evening at the usual time. Primitive Methodist church will have Rev James Moore preach with subjects Jewels and Songs in the Night Are Signs in the Morning. Mrs H M Pasene entertains visitors from Terre Haute Scranton and Marquette. Widow Jennifer Clark reports brother John Warren's death. Silk mill employer will join Red Men at Lake Lodore. Local men, John Moore William Morgan Mhen exer Davis and John Marley, and W J Kane John Gilhooley A W Healey Seward Burton attend mine foreman exams.
The Welsh Baptist church will host Children’s Day programs during the 6 p.m. evening service led by Chorister Professor John R. Francis with Sunday school superintendent Joan Richards as chair. Readings, hymns, and recitations feature Blanche Williams, Pearl Griffiths, Etta Jones, and Rev. D.C. Edwards. Funeral notices for David Thomas and Gertrude Atkin follow. Ice cream socials at Calvary Baptist and Welsh Congregational churches, plus a lawn event by the Calvary ladies, are announced. Sabbath services listed across local churches. Sarah J. Price to perform at Greenwood tonight. Mine workers receive semi monthly envelopes. Odd Fellows lodge to initiate candidates.
New York June 7 dull and fluctuating stock market with irregular moves and few gains. Heavy activity by brokers on various matters but overall volume declined from yesterday. Baltimore and Ohio and other issues traded on speculative talk about underwriting and consolidation plans.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and terms like beans onions peas flour and bushels with assorted percentages and prices. It reads as a mixed commodity list or receipt fragment with uncertain items and garbled vendor details.
Readable OCR fragment reports prices and activity in wheat corn and poultry. References to steady conditions for eggs and western and southwestern markets, with mentions of shipments and quantities including 3 9000 tavepele and 180M shippents, plus various fowl and farm products.
The report notes quiet activity in New York on lune 7 with mixed notes on flour, dairy, and creamery sectors. It mentions Western market conditions, color and grade variations, and an overall cautious tone as traders observe price movements and weather influences.
Market report shows weakness in wheat amid mixed advances in July corn and soybeans. Prices move lower from yesterday with spot premiums varying for No 2 red winter wheat and No 2 yellow corn while livestock futures, including fat and rib cuts, edge higher.
A jumble of rental ads and sales notices across several towns describes furnished cottages in Lackawaxen and York Lake, multiple houses for rent or sale, a two story boarding house in The Windermere, and business space plus inventory for lease. Also listed are merchandise items, a team of horses, a square piano, and industrial equipment for sale.
Classified notice seeks table boarders at 531 Washington Avenue. Short, dry salted shoulders and sides requested. contact Tompkins. Limited number available. reference to Mrs. CL Dox and Dimock in the terse message.
Readable fragments indicate cattle and hog receipts with prices and totals. Mentions include sheep and goat entries with various stock pens and market terms. Estimates suggest steady to higher tone for some lots, with references to hogs and cattle prices and speculative totals.
New York market prices show mixed results with cattle calves and hogs listed. Wool and dairy items appear weak while streams of cattle calves steer sows and lambs are traded at differing bids.
In a Washington area game marked by rain umpires Sheridan and another official worked with Carrick Olah and Haskell. The report names Reaton Thal and manager figures amid a lineup including Patterson Moore Wied McGingine and Biesnalan with Chitfith and Sullivans noted.
Fragmentary OCR text lists teams players and umpires with numerous misspellings and broken names. It references entities like Philadelphia Boston Milablee Chan and several umpires, but lacks coherent events or outcomes. The readable items suggest a damaged league or meet lineup rather than a complete report.
The readable portion mentions football and a count or tally in Montiel and Worcester area. Names and specifics are fragmented, but the item appears to note a youth or school football event with a count related to goals or points.
A stranger confronts a barber in a tense moment at a shop. The barber appears startled as the visitor questions a hidden item while others watch. The room grows chaotic as the intruder demands answers and exits abruptly after a struggle.
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