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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1895

Page

4

Overstock Store Sells Off Stocks At Half Price

The shop announces heavy markdowns to reduce inventory and make space. Prices listed around half of regular, reflecting a clearance sale to free room.

Seven Pittsburg and Eastern bridges awarded to Pennsylvania Steel

Pennsylvania Steel wins the contract to build seven steel bridges for the first division of the Pittsburg and Eastern railroad. The project uses 1,600,000 pounds of manufactured steel. Simon Borg is expected to retire as New York Susquehanna and Western president around July 1. Manufacturers' Record notes a pig iron price rise of over $1 per ton likely to trigger further increases as southern furnaces ready orders. Charles Pettigrew of Illinois Steel announces a new construction mill to be built in the city on a 20 acre tract, costing about $1,000,000 and employing over 100 men.

Pennsylvania Steel Company Pittsburg and Eastern Railroad Simon Borg New York, Susquehanna and Western Southern Charles Pettigrew Illnois Steel Company Tml

Borough Council Meeting Highlights and Local Updates

The borough council met in the borough building Wednesday evening at 7.20 with all members present chaired by President T Morgan. Bills were presented and ordered paid. William Lonn began a new home foundation while Oliver Simpson, injured at Pancoast mine, shows steady improvement. J W Richie of Middlebourg NY visited Richard Parfrey this week. John Lyks was elected by the school board to fill the vacancy caused by John Burnett's death.

T. Morgan William Lonn Oliver Simpson Pancoast J. W. Richie Middlebourg N. Y Richard Parfrey John Lyks John Burnett

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething. It claims to soothe the child ease gum pain relieve wind colic and cure diarrhoea with worldwide druggist distribution and a price of twenty five cents.

Irregular Wall Street gains and varied market notes

The New York stock market showed irregular trading with an overall advance of about four and a quarter percent in the active list and a 24 percent rise in Susquehanna and Western preferred stock. Market reports cover grain prices in New York and Toledo and live stock and tallow markets with scattered price moves and steady tendencies.

New York Susquehanna and Western Preferred Tribune G. du B. Dimmick William Linn Allen & Co Spruce Astrest Scranton

Marriages in Archbald Week Sees Three Ceremonies

Three weddings took place in Archbald this week with more planned. Katharine McGlynn of Railroad Street wed Thomas Gallagher of Rock Terrace at St Thomas church, followed by Ag nes Caffrey of Hill Street marrying Matthew Fitzsimmons of Mayfield. Mary Magee married Thomas Kinney at St Thomas church with receptions at the brides’ home.

Marriage in Mayfield and school board actions reported

The wedding of Miss Agnes Caffrey to Matthew Hitzaimmons took place at 4 pm Wednesday in Mayfield with Rev. Dr. Lucas officiating. Attendants included Miss Mary Loftus and John V. Lally. A reception followed at the bride’s Hill Street home with Linde’s orchestra. Mayfield Band members attended. The couple will reside in Mayfield. A new parish foundation for Father Comerford is due to be completed in three weeks with carpenters starting next week. The school board met Thursday with rule votes on tax rates and exoneration lists. The board approved an $18 000 bond for Treasurer O Rourke with sureties. Fourteen mills were designated for educational and building purposes for 1905. A committee was formed to thank Mrs. Frances A. Hackley for funding a kindergarten. resolutions praised her generosity. A separate item notes an old crofter’s prayerful request to recover a stolen cow ended with both cows returned after the thief reappeared. The Tribune Office offers printing services for grocers and other items.

Mixes Agnes Caffrey Matthew Hitzaimmons Mayfeld Dr. Lucas Mary Loftus Scranton John V. Lally Mayfield Hill Street Linde Lally Thomas Law St. N. Davis C. B. Hackley Frances A. Hackley Justus Bishop PR. A. Philpin R. N. Davis A. F. McNulty

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