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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1896
Page
7
Fire discovered at 11.00 o clock Saturday evening in the rear of Kresky and Bunnell’s dry goods on South Main avenue. Lt Williams sent alarm from box 05 Jackson street. Tyde Park companies extinguished blaze after delay, water ruined several hundred dollars worth of goods. Unknown person started the fire by placing hot coals on piled newspapers under the porch.
The Scranton Traction company ran its first car over the Swetland street belt line on Saturday. Car 107 completed a satisfactory trial trip and West Side bound cars operated over the line all day Sunday. The system is described as perfect with schedule time maintained and minor intersection issues noted at Main avenue and Jackson Street. Kelley is mentioned in relation to a Sunday intoxicated fit on Scranton Street.
Hyde Park Literary and Debating society hosts an evening at W A Pee’s Garfield Avenue home for social enjoyment with readings songs and recitations as the season ends. A wedding next Wednesday unites Miss Hattle M Smith and Professor James F R Hughes at Miss Smith’s home with a wedding tour to follow.
The funeral for Mrs John Frech of Cedar avenue was held at 2 pm with Rev BE Lchmildt officiating and the Scranton Lieder krans in attendance. Interment at North Washington avenue cemetery. Pallbearers named. An excursion to Mount Talon Park is planned by Cedar Avenue and nearby churches with chartered train and refreshments. Other notices include infant and adult funerals, local marriages, and a Mountaintop excursion schedule.
Last Saturday evening the assault hearing against William Littlejohn in the Duggan case concluded with Littlejohn found not guilty but ordered to pay costs. Prosecutor Bourke and defense Vosburg led the sides, with jury deliberations starting after long examinations. A police presence was required to control attendance. The incident stemmed from an injury to Leo Duggan, son of Captain Duggan, at Leggett's Creek shaft.
Col D R Banks, long a heavy smoker, credits No-To-Bac with restoring his health after a near fatal heart attack. He claims he can run half a mile and feel no exhaustion, urging readers to try the remedy with a guarantee and a free book via The Sterling Remedy Co.
A committee of eleven was chosen to draft a constitution and by laws including DL. H. Reese as chairman and members James Neary Charles Schroeder Joseph Toemel James Higgins T. Servis W. J. Jones T. Edwards T. Williams Lynn and Vinecell Watley. Mrs. Mary Burke Patrick Brennan were arrested for drunkenness. Burke fined 7 and 4. Swartz fined 6 for disturbance. Arthur tendered a lawn social for FGW social club with many attendees and refreshments. Dravid P. Jones, 61, died on Wayne avenue after gastritis. funeral set for 2 PM at Washburn Street cemetery. Patrolman C. A. Perry on vacation. Niagara Hoge company attended Eagle House event at Priceburg. Evan Reese recovering from Leggett's Creek injury. Mrs H. Tl. Hubert to visit friends in Binghamton and Gilbertville.
Mrs. M D Farnham travels to Jermyn for her mother Mrs Wall illness. Nelson Kemp's son on Deacon Street recovers slowly from scarlet fever. An ice cream social at Sanderson's park Tuesday aids Loyal Temperance region. Mrs Shook and family of East Market Street plan a summer Ocean Grove stay. Carolyn V Dorsey and siblings present a church program at Throop Methodist tonight at 8. Mrs E S Barzler of Delaware Street regains mobility after illness. WCTU summer meetings move to Thursday at 2 20. Reverend George Aldrich to read Bible in WCTU rooms tonight at 8. Hood's Pills praised by L P Megargel of Moscow Pa for liver pain relief. A colored portrait of William McKinley comes with next Wednesday Tribune.
London selling of St Paul and other European issues in New York signs of cautious progress as arbitrage houses note likely local orders. Wheat conditions in the Southwest buoy market while Rock Island and St Paul see profit taking in late sessions. overall turnover modest and prices steady with limited volatility.
June 2 market snapshot shows cattle receipts at 80 head with market steady for common to extra steers and stockers. Hog and sheep sections note prices for heavy packing, shipping lots, and lambs with mixed quality and ranges across the day.
In Toledo Ohio June reports, wheat receipts total 6 007 bushels with shipments around 2200 bushels and No 2 red cash and June prices noted for Hite July August. Corn receipts near 0 bushels with shipments around 7 60 bushels. No wheat trading and little activity in No 2 white and No 4 red cash.
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