Industrial Topics Highlight Canal and Steel Industry Shifts
The Sault Ste. Marie ship canal on the Canadian side will open June 13 improving lake to lake transport. Canada has spent over 2.8 million dollars with a 600 foot long lock and a 20 foot channel. The London Iron and Steel Trades Journal notes No 10 wire from Chicago sold in Liverpool at 31.20 per ton plus roughly 10.20 freight, reflecting shifting US supply chains. Cambria Iron plans 2 million in new stock and Gaudler Steel works will see major capacity expansion and coke works using a German process. Hartford belting firm builds a record breaking belt 6.5 feet wide and 120 feet long for Washburn Moon Iron, weighing about 8200 pounds and capable of transmitting 2000 horsepower.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Superior
Lower Lakes
Canada
London Iron and Steel Trades Journal
Chicago
Liverpool
England
United States
Cambria Iron Company
Philadelphia
Gaudler Steel Works
Hartford, Conn
Washburn & Moon Iron Company
Worcester
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. The cure relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages and aids retention. Suitable for men and women and advertised by M. Harris Druggist 25 Venango Boronton Pa.
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M. Harris
Vennaveus
Boranton
Market rally lifts Grangers and others after June crop report
The June crop report boosts the stock market with strength in Grangers led by Burlington and Quincy, plus notable gains in Louisville and Nashville Western Union Vanderbilts Pacific Mall and Northern Pacific. Industrials recouped late as speculation remained strong while coal stocks wavered and trading volume reached 32 500 shares.
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New York
Burlington and Quincy
Louisville and Nashville
Western Union
Vanderbltt
Pacific Mall
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Manhattan
New England
Northern Pacific
Lackawanna
Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Western
Borg
Hiter
Tribune
G. du EH. Dimmick
William Linn
Allen & Co
Spruce Street
Scranton
Grain and Live Stock Market Totals Across Cities
Toledo market reports firm wheat with mixed cash and futures prices and notable receipts. Buffalo, Chicago, and Pittsburg show varied cattle, hog, and sheep movements with price ranges and sale activity. Philadelphia tallow market remains quiet with slight prime and byproduct quotes.
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Toledo
Shire
Sige
Slge
Nuffalo
Buffalo
Chievo
Chicago
Market Report Silver Prices in London and New York
The Silver Market reports unchanged London bar silver at 0.90 per ounce and New York commercial bar prices higher on offered bids. Government assay bars show a price of 67, provided in the latest quotation grid.
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New York
London
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Claim Ad
An old ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a century old teething remedy. It claims universal success soothing teething pain softening gums curing wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
Fight on North Main ends with arrests in Carbondale
A morning clash on North Main street left A. O. Fidian and former employee Owen Sweeney injured after a intoxicated confrontation. Special Officer Boylan intervened. Fidian bailed by Professor Hockenberry, Sweeney jailed after wounds dressed by Dr. Fitzsimmons.
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North Main Street
A. O. Fidiam
Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Owen Sweeney
Sweeney
Fitzsimmons
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
J. B., Woolkey & Co
Scranton
Sterna Row
Delaware and Hudson
Mies
Sally Johnson
Kingston
Edward Ainger
Washington Place
Jennie
A. S. Wonocott
Carbondale
Pottsville
Arthracite Park
George Loewsley
High Street
Nineveh
N.Y
Thomas Gallacher
Brooklyn Street
Decengad
Hugh
Henry
John
Kate
Joe
M. Clementine
Sisters of Immaculate Heart
Oyphant
Marion Crane
Lincoln Avenue
Cann's Classical School
Thureday
Harry Skeels
Allentown
Reynolds Family News and Obituary Notes from Peckville
Mr and Mrs EB C Reynolds visited friends in Peckville Tuesday and Wednesday. Airman Gardner marked his seventieth birthday with a gathering at his home. G Manchester Uncle Sammie died at 181 years in Academy street. funeral at his residence with Rev M J Walking and a large burial party. Some straw berry fields survived May freeze and may yield after rain. First Baptist Church events include sermons by Rev Hurd and Prof Lincoln Hully plus a Children's Day program observed.
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EB. C. Reynolds
Peckville
Gardner
G. Manchester
Sammie
Academy Street
Rev
M. J
Evergreen Cemetery
I. N. Rice
Stephen Rice
FE. Co
Lincoln Hully
Lewisburg
First Baptist
Marriages and church notices fill local week
Announcement of the coming marriage of William J. Toman to Jane Treloat next week. Picnic by Primitive Methodist church on Aug 17 at Elm Grove. Sunday school workers take over Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday. Children day exercises planned with a fundraising collection for the educational fund. Wedding cards for Tda Davis to Frank Walsh indicate a June 19 ceremony at the bride’s home. Mrs. Jane Jackson and family plan to move to York Pa. Interior remodel at First Baptist adds stained glass and carpet. Good Shepherd excursion to Farview with Rev Mr Howells. Late Mrs. David Davie’s real estate and personal property to be sold July 5. Ladies Ald society lawn social at St James Episcopal June 17.
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William J. Toman
Jane Treloat
Primitive Methodet Church
Elm Grove
Methodist Episcopal Church
Educational Fund
Tda
Pr. S. D
Local Events Highlight Waverly Community Activities
Charles L. Crook and W. J. Pike visited Waverly Monday. The Baptist Ladies' Aid plans an ice cream festival on Franklin Street in front of Simon Steen's home. Addison DuBose of Washington DC visits his mother here. The Presbyterian Young People's Society hosts a diverse program at the Railroad YMCA hall on Tuesday evening June 18 featuring songs, tableaux, The Hanging of the Crane, and The Ten Virgins. Susie Black of Nicholson PA will sing along with other guests. Miss Black also sings in Scranton churches. Children’s Day exercises at both churches received praise.
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Charles L. Crook
W. J. Pike
Waverly
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Simon Steen
Franklin Street
Addison DuBose
Washington, DC
Isa Susie Black
Nicholson
Miss Black
Scranton
Local social notes from Lenoxville and Peckville
Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs Edgar Barber in Lenoxville and Mr and Mrs Richard Uren at Lily Lake. Edson Peck of Blakely attended church and a union excursion planned by Peckville churches. Laurels Ferns and flowers trimmed the Presbyterian church for morning and evening services.
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Edgar Barber
Lenoxville
Richard Uren
Lily Lake
Edson Peck
Blakely
Presbyterian Church
Josephine Davis
Jermyn
Grace Barber
Peckville
Charles Blaker
Winchester
M. Yraviss
Hetts
America
Harvey's Lake
Nora Pickering
Grace Doud
Elmhurst
Miss Sarah Sly Visits Friends in Scranton
Miss Sarah Sly visits friends in Scranton while Harry M. Simons and Bruce Tramlin ride to Honesdale from Salem on their bicycles and return. Mrs Peny Deen of Danville returns home after weeks with relatives. The Wayne Independent will publish an account of local schools history and 1805 commencement exercises with the salutarian essay by Miss Dittrich and valedictory by Jud Rude.
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Sarah Sly
Scranton
Harry M. Simons
Bruce Tramlin
Honesdale
Salem
Peny Deen
Danville
Wayne Independent
Josephine Diitrich
Judoon Rude
Josephine Dittrich
Judson Rude
Twhtmeyer
Walter Fowler
Benjamin Gardner, Jr
Honesdale National Bank
Forest City
How Pure Blood Boosts Health and Vitality
A short notice extols the benefits of pure blood for strength, vigor, digestion, sleep, and nerves while noting many suffer daily from impure blood and ailments such as scrofula, salt rheum, rheumatism, catarrh, and headaches. The passage urges corrective remedies and emphasizes improved wellbeing from clean blood.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vital Blood and Strength
A health ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood. It claims to boost nerves, restore appetite, improve sleep, and relieve fatigue, urging readers that this medicine is the best building up remedy.
Hart Man patent paint promises roof and brick protection
Advertisement touts Hart Man patent paint as a cure for roof leaks and brick deterioration. It claims easy application on tin, galvanized tin, sheet iron roofs, and brick dwellings, revealing hidden cracks and crumbling mortar. It markets lower cost than tinning and offers contracting services at 627 Birch St.
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Hartman
Tonio
Striking Case of Progressive Muscular Atrophy Cited
Ailing Mr. John Camp, once healthy, suffered rapid muscle wasting from left hand to full body. Dr. Smith, reputed for cures, treated Camp for five weeks, with improvements beginning after the second session. Camp gained forty six pounds and nears full recovery. Consultation offered daily free from Wyoming Avenue.
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John Camp
Pr.i D Smith Amistr
Smith
Dr. Smith
Wyoming Avenue
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Scranton Esotion
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