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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1898
Page
2
The excerpt recalls how the people of Scranton would have felt immense joy and thanks upon receiving a beautiful and fitting gift from T. J. Duty, were they to witness the moment. It suggests a sense of communal appreciation for acts of giving.
The Thirteenth Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard debates remaining intact under Brigadier General Gobin and serving if war with Spain begins. Officers warn depersonalizing a revolt could cost men and disrupt command, with General Wiley also facing pressure for unity within the Second Brigade.
Reports from Hastings Mt Gretna detail two missing soldiers from Company F and the Eighteenth regiment, their returns and sickness, plus lively doings around camp. A fire in the woods tested guards and officers as Hank Brown directs efforts and distribution of supplies continues under Colonel Ripple.
A Circleville WV notary public and jeweler cites relief from piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure. The letter touts indoor workers’ susceptibility to piles, praises two applications, and notes Pyramid Pills as a companion remedy. Contact Pyramid Marshall Michigan for a free booklet.
New York traders faced erratic activity as early gains faded then recovered throughout the day. Stocks fluctuated with notable strength in Consolidated Gas and Pullman, while issues like Lackawanna and St. Paul showed gains. overall volume stayed high but cautious, closing with renewed animation and broad advance in many issues as optimism returned.
The text argues a bride must maintain a healthy body for marriage and promotes Dr. Pierce remedies as private in home use. It features testimonial praise for Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with a druggist selling the products.
A collection of small classified items including for rent notices at Green Ridge Street and Mahon Court, a sale of a three year old Jersey cow, a broken English set, a horse for sale, and employment ads for a female clerk, a store attendant, a cook, and a housemaid. Also responding to inquiries for a forwarding address at Stroudsburg and a hotel counter address.
Classified page offers agents needed to sell a line of novelflex with six percent profit in their towns. Also advertises Klondike illustrated book set at $1.00, from National Publishing Co Chicago. Local attorneys listed and businesses in Scranton, Philadelphia, and Scranton area.
Reward offered for return of a diamond ring lost between Hook and Lad Der house No 1 and 018 Washington Avenue. Please contact Tribune office with details.
Chiropodist Corns Bunions and ingrowing walls cured without the least pain or drawing blood. Corrultation and advice even free. El M. Wetal, Chiropist, 30 Lackawanna avenue Ladhea attended at their residence if desired. Charges moderate. Briggs cleans privy vaults and cess pools with improved pumps. Proprietor A Briggs. Leave orders 110% North Malin avenue or Elekes' drug store corner Adriaan Mulberry. Telephone 40.
A jumble of early 20th century classifieds lists young men and women seeking work. Entries show positions such as assistant bookkeeper stationer engineer housekeeper and general office chores. Several offer cleaning washing ironing and domestic services with addresses in Hyde Park and nearby areas.
Impounded entries list various properties and assets including a heifer and loans tied to multiple local entities. Mentions lack of prior contact and references to Dickson Manufacturing, Mt. Vernon Coal, Scranton Axe Works, and Lackawanna Township School. Contains scattered names and due dates with unclear formatting.
Market prices and conditions for wheat corn and oats show May readings with mixed quality notes. Prices for multiple futures contracts and cash markets include references to white and mixed varieties, futures bundles, and weekly shipment movements. Commodity categories cover flour, dairy, sugar, cotton, poultry, and livestock with unchanged or varied price indications.
New York trading on May 2 shows mixed signals across commodities with grain options fluctuating and dairy futures varying. No. 2 red wheat and May corn see muted gains and later losses as markets close modestly altered from the prior session.
In East Huffalo Virginia area markets May sales feature steady lamb and sheep demand. Prices for native clipped lambs and yearlings remain fair to choice with weighted grades and market for heavy hogs steady. Market notes mention slow retail activity and general stability across packers and buyers.
A compilation of architects and builders in Scranton including Edward H. Davis, K. L. Walter, Lewis Hancock Jr, Frederick L. Brown, J. Lacey & Son, and others. The notices show offices on Spruce Street, Wyoming Avenue, and Lackawanna Avenue, with hours 9 to 5 and references to Tribune Publishing Co. and local manufacturers of wire screens.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference dates, names, and numbers with unclear meaning. Contains garbled entries such as Jihad 1 and heavy hose terms, suggesting a confused catalog or list rather than a coherent event or notice.
Fragmentary OCR lists several oil shipments with barrel counts and dates. Mentions 6000 barrels at Tesselomad Wee, 98 S501 barrels, 61M7 barrels on May 1, 107,018 barrels and other figures. Data appears inconsistent and partially unreadable.
Central Railroad of New Jersey schedules cover connections to New York Pool of Liberty and South Ferry. Timetables show trains to Scranton Pittston Lakewood Atlantic City and Philadelphia with varying departure times on Sundays and weekdays. Returning services from New York South Liberty Street North River operate to Grand Central and Reading Terminal via several routes including Bethlehem Allentown and Harrisburg.
Scranton area trains list departures for Delawares Lackawanna and Western routes. Details include connections at Buffalo and Williamsport to routes toward New York Philadelphia Trenton and the South. Timetables show departures from early morning to evening with multiple express and accommodation services.
Scranton area timetable lists trains from Beranton to Albany Syracuse and New England points on Monday February 2. It shows departure times to Montreal Bon New York and western points and arrival times at Carbondale Wilkes Barre and other junctions with notes on express services and connections. Ticket office in the depot offers rates and Western and Southern resort travel information.
The notice outlines Lehigh Valley Railroad coal traffic and passenger routes linking Scranton with Philadelphia and New York. It lists Black Diamond Express service times, connections to Wilkes Barre, Pottsville, Hazleton, and intermediate stations, with parlor and sleeping car availability on all trains.
In effect Sept 19 1907 trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points via Hawley and focal points at 7 08 a m and 2 4 p m. Arrivals to Scranton from those points are at 2 15 a m 3 15 and 2 55 p m.
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