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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1895
Page
2
The Pittston area reports the school board committee inspecting Oregon school and Butler Hill building Paratus apparatus with contractors German and English. John Scrimgeour’s recent work at building No. %, Butler Hill is praised. visitors note courtesy from firm reps.
Mrs. Charles Doolittle, previously ill in New York, is visiting New Milford at her sister Mrs. C. M. Bhelp’s home. D. B. Taft was in Scranton and plans to move into new headquarters this week. A new engine arrived in town for J. J. Potter, a local entrepreneur.
Feed merchant transported to his mills at Gibson yesterday. No services at the Baptist church Sunday due to illness of pastor Rev. C. C. Gillett. Eggs priced at about five cents. Dr. Hakes moving into the house formerly occupied by Mrs. L. A. Smith.
David Jones and John Francis Jr attended a Loyal Knights of America convention in Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Miss M A Davis visits friends in Wilkes-Barre. A Methodist Episcopal church social is planned. Funeral services for David Feenham will be held tomorrow from his late home. Pyne Noelger Powell store crew adds a new Main Street addition. Mrs Jon G Price of Grove Street and Mr and Mrs John W Mowell of Plymouth are guests. Edith Powell of Plymouth visits. Erastus Jones and wife from Scranton visit Taylor. American Ladies Protestant association hosted a reception for members last evening with several officers present. John Davis of Latiin called on his parents E E Davis this week. Ladies Aid of Taylor Methodist church to hold creim and ple socal March 20 after prayer meeting. BE. FE. Davis mourns death of his Wales-born parents aged 51 and 60. Old man Gilday found dead in Mudtown bed Monday morning, about 70, long asthma sufferer.
Aga Eaton remains ill and several residents make short trips to Florida and New York City. Miss Leah Pardee visits New York, Rev. Lowell went to Scranton, and James P. Dickson was appointed Gurburgess by the court. The fourth quarterly Methodist meeting is set for next Sunday at 10 am. Mrs. B A Warren recovers, and Mrs. Henjamin of Michigan to lecture at the Baptist church Wednesday evening.
Fire alarm at midnight sent William Walker Hose company to the Second ward where the Hotel Columbia owned by Jeremiah O Sullivan burned down with all contents. The blaze was confined to the hotel and neighboring properties saved. Mrs A M Place and Mrs J C Turner reside in Falls. John Pillir of Scranton was in town and J W Eaton of Carbondale visited.
The remains of Peter Connolly were interred at Mindelka Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon. The O'Connell council Young Men's Institute held a mock trial on Willow Street last evening. The Mayflower club reorganized and plans competition with county clubs. A delegation from Hyde Park's St Ettenden council Young Men's Institute visited Minooka last night.
Funeral services for Mrs John D Stark of Wilkes Barre were held at the Brick church on Monday with interment at Marcy cemetery. Mrs Samuel Hrodhead improves after two weeks illness. Misses Dell and Sadie Knapp of Greenwood visited aunt Mrs Harriet Knapp. Friends of Mrs C Carey surprised her with gifts. Harry Linbach returned to duties after a week with friends in Danville.
Miss Sadie Chirk is seriously ill with pneumonia at her home on Maple street. Ira Gardner and family of Dalton are moving into Byron Taylor's tenement on Church Street. Mrs F B Small is visiting at Montrose. C Gardner visited his son Harry.
Frank Gardner notes a Sunday event at Binghamton as preparations begin. The Grand Army of the Republic circle announces an entertainment and festival to be held on Memorial Day.
Banks face temporary cash shortages as Belmonti Morgan syndicate linked actions drive up demand for legal tender. Several major banks borrow United States notes while holding gold reserves, then swap back to restore balances. Clearing House payments provide short relief, but lenders tighten rules as reserves shrink.
London reports a proposed Mont Blanc railway to the summit via a 7400 metre tunnel from Minge ravine above St Gervaine and a 2800 metre vertical shaft. The plan estimates ten years and 1.4 million dollars for completion with a straight line to the Italian frontier and benefits for an observatory at the peak.
Reports say Lehigh Valley prices at tidewater are uncertain and that clerical half fare permits will not be cut. Wabash proposes a pension fund for long service and disabled workers. Altoona shops build new locomotives and a four wheel compound. Rumors of a coal industry settlement circulate with mixed credibility. Pennsylvania railroad reports 184 operations with varied earnings and tonnage details. AMcLeod once sought anthracite in Europe but faced demand gaps as English homes use open fires and stoves.
Trading at the New York Stock Exchange saw 211000 shares change hands with broad distribution and fresh orders. Jersey Central led gains amid bear worries over allotments. Industrial and Sugar moved within narrow bounds while Chicago Gas and General Electric showed modest shifts.
Market notes from York New Produce Market New York show dull to lower prices for wheat corn oats and nearby futures options. Dairy items including cheese and eggs move unevenly while state and Pennsylvania eggs edge lower amid steady to firmer creamery products and western western water eggs.
Philadelphia market report notes tallow prices steady but subdued with limited activity. Terms include varieties like Olty and prime grades, alongside brils and cake tallow. details are fragmented but indicate a cautious firming trend amid quiet trading.
Buffalo stock market notes show mixed receipts across categories with the dairy and sheep sectors cited. Prices appear uneven as buyers and sellers adjust to demand, with several lots and weights referenced though legible details are fragmented.
Census of cattle sheep and hog receipts shows 2400 hogs with steady market and top prices around 4,400.08. cattle and calves listed with various values. sheep receipts totaling 11,000 with inferior to choice quality and lambs around 6 605 60. Market details dated March 19 note price movements and daily high low range.
Multiple entries from the Situations Wanted column place seekers seeking housekeeper waitress child care or cleaning work. Names initials and addresses include Worthy Tribune English reader A U at 27 A Main Ave and 400 Cedar Ave. A widow seeks work at home or cleaning roles with contact FAN. A. U. is listing for a housekeeping position and a nanny or child caretaker role is requested.
A collage of classified items offers aluminum novelty goods from the Aluminum Novelty Co in New York with free samples and a business in Broadway. Also listed are hair curlers and waveers, agents wanted with commissions and samples, plus multiple rental notices and public auction and municipal building bids in Scranton and surrounding areas.
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