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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
2
A flood of brief items from Susquehanna County includes fire injuries at Florence breaker Smithville, drownings in White Mills canal, a theft and jail sentence in Wilkes Barre, and a range of local notices. Reports cover railroad rail deliveries, church and civic events, and multiple accidents and legal actions throughout the area.
Local notes report funeral director George W. Stanton busy with recent services for Oscar Williams of Nicholson and Mise Von Ktorch of Dalton. Mrs J A Hiller escorted Minnie Reynolds to Philadelphia for medical care. Longstaff Hose company met for its monthly session. Fragrance of fruit hints at a healthy harvest. frost forecast remains a concern. Odd Fellows lodge conducted a first-decree on a candidate. Primary grades close with exercises led by Mrs Harel. The Ledger criticizes sensationalized journalism. Harry Reynolds vacancy affects borough auditors. Keystone Athlete Association schedules a grand concert for baseball fund. Rey Gatwald of Washington visited last week. East Mountain lithia water suggested for local saloons. Keystone team to play Wyoming Seminary for national supremacy next Saturday. Mrs Farah Goodwin’s relatives celebrated a fitting event.
My and Mrs Dr C E B Taylor visit relatives in Jermyn and vicinity on Saturday and Sunday. They plan to sell their farm stock and utensils on Monday May 17. Measles epidemic continues with several cases among children. Methodist Ladies and stewards hold meetings. Susquehanna Sunday School delegates meet at New Milan May 4 and 5. Officers listed include L W Church Hallstead president and Rose Simoith New Milford secretary.
An advertisement claims urine sediment indicates kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain and urinary issues. It offers free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY.
Delegates from the superintendent and pastor attend a reorganization meeting at the Kapitat Church at 4:30 today. Attendees should bring note books and pencils along with “Finest of the Wheat.” Names listed include from the Methewilst church and Baptlet church.
The odiet Episcopal church plans a meeting at Mrs. Fred Commermyth’s home tomorrow afternoon. The school board held a Saturday meeting with all members present and authorized the graduating exercises at Barnfield Opera House. New members-elect were invited to the next meeting. Various bills were approved and adjournment set for May 22.
Miss Elizabeth Bunnell of the Btroudeburg Normal school visited her mother in Tunkhannock. Charles Little has entered a law office in Beranten. Frank Miller and Miss Guthrie Thomyson of the Seminary visited their parents. Rev. 8 C. Hodge preached at Me shippen, Rev. Murdock at the Presbyterian pulpit here. Major H. W. Bardwell is home from Martinburs for a few days. The water at the public fountain has churned. Manager Hrogks of the Wilkes-Barre Music Hall organized a troupe touring Tunkhannock for a week. They rehearse in Platt's Opera house. Marcy Miller, agent for the American Sciences company, spending days in Tunkhannock. Mrs. Hannah O'Brien Wisn and the week with Mrs. John Turn of Scranton. Mrs. Dr. Denmon has been in Scranton for a few days. For other Neighboring County News see page Y.
Wall Street reports a firmer tone with higher binding volumes and rising values. Daily stock sales reach 14,000 shares as investors respond to the increased gold shipments to Europe. Brokers William VII, Allen & Co. operate from Mears Building, rooms 705-704.
Scranton Pasa and Scranton & Ti.ttaston Tra c Co are listed with first and second mortgages due 1920. City of Scranton, Lavka Township School District, Mt Vernon Coal Co, Scranton Axle Works referenced among creditors and local firms in the notices. Market prices for flour, wheat, oats, corn and dairy products are reported with brief futures and spot details.
Wheat futures eased with contract grades quoted May to August amid steady prices across winter and western markets. Cotton and refined sugars held firm, while live poultry and eggs showed mixed movement. overall shipments listed include 4000 barrels and 16 000 sacks of wheat and corn totaling 69 100 bushels of corn and 19 000 oats shipped.
Chicago May 1 price table notes May wheat at varied bids THW trade details for corn oats and rye with July and September futures. Lard and short rib futures quoted with rising cash prices. Receipts show flour wheat corn rye and barley, with live stock market update beginning fat stock decline in Chicago.
Trading notes show declines in cattle with steer and heifer prices mostly lower. hogs dragged by heavy and light weights while prices per hundred pounds range around 3.55 to 3.75 for select lots. Sheep and lambs mixed with higher culls offsetting gains in some export lots. overall receipts list shows 17 000 cattle 4 000 hogs 21 000 sheep.
The notice describes fattened cows and steers, stockers and feeders, fancy milkers, springers, veals, and culled cows. It lists prices and descriptions such as heavy weights, medium weights, and excellent stock, with sheep and lambs showing fair demand and steady native lambs and grades.
New York Live Stock reports active cattle and oxen prices with ranges for steers cows and bulls. Veal and sheep values edge up while homegrown hogs fetch mixed bids across the market with figures shown in dollars per hundredweight.
Fragmentary report notes no certificate oil transactions in City Pennsylvania on May 3. The text mentions bids at close and credit balances with various numbers and barrels, referencing Pennsylvania and sulfur or salt oil terms. The fragment lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
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