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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
8
A fragment discusses storekeeping and progress with optimism about improving business. The remark hints at keeping track of events at the store and suggests profitability if engaged, noting better days ahead and a springy, lively approach to operations.
A concise remark on how indoor spaces can capture the vitality of outdoor life, suggesting that the right doors bring new life and beauty inside the home.
A compact line notes that simmer time or any time can be achieved with prices softened by expert buying, implying favorable value through skilled procurement.
An OCR fragment hints at a local store display with comments on variety and low prices. The text praises surroundings but remains incomplete, offering little concrete detail beyond a casual, promotional shopping ambiance.
New linen handkerchiefs arrived from Belfast noted for pure linen, real hem stitching, and hand embroidery. Limited stock described as a rush lot offered at low, once seen, prices with no further supply anticipated.
Bright fresh selections for spring available with confident shopping. Goods chosen and ready, with no extra charge for stylish options.
An advertisement lists Dr Reeves of Scranton offering cure for nervous disorders and heart diseases. It markets a three month treatment for five dollars aimed at self treatment at home and claims to cure many conditions. Office hours run daily 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
The text fragment from May in Pittsburgh hints at financial figures and items like bids or prices such as 175 117 176 172 146 connected to a list of valuations. It remains unclear and partially unreadable, providing sparse context about entities or outcomes.
Weak tone on Wall Street after widespread profit taking and short selling. Reading and some blue chips led declines while Chicago Gas and Tobacco showed firmer advances on rumors and policy signals. Trading reflected tighter money and expectations of a renewed demand for securities bills amid heavy selling pressure.
InBuffalo May 15 cattle receipts total 1920 with steady demand. Cows bring around 3.10 dollars, bulls 3.25, steers up to 4.70, veal 4.00 to 5.00. Hog arrivals 6100 head with varying values across grades. Prices reflect firm overall tone despite mixed lots and regional demand.
A garbled Philadelphia market brief from May 1 lists odd figures and unclear commodity terms. The fragment references crude offerings, a spread of prices and daily matters without coherent items or vendors.
Last week Neato railroad shipped 481 tons. Year to May 1 totals show 26,929 tons, with a 5 651 DM ton increase. Delaware and Reading hold annual meeting in New York. Informal proceedings. Officials expect coal prices to rise to 1 to 1.50 per ton, boosting earnings and aiding solvency for Reading and Susquehanna. Reading syndicate plans targeted purchases to gain control and profit on price hikes.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Tillie Hartung married Howard Reitnauer at her father Henry Hartung's home. Rev. William H. Swift officiated and a dinner followed. The couple departed on the 6 o'clock train to New York. Mrs. Perry Deen and daughter Sarah of Danville visit Mrs. W. M. Gardner. Scranton Tribune now available in Prompton. Company E inspected. A sharp frost and light snowfall affected Wayne County. Ice formed an inch thick in the north.
Last evening a surprise party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs William Deets on Lincoln Avenue for their daughter Miss Jennie. The gathering was described as very enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs A B Davis attended the funeral of a relative in Pittston last Wednesday. The Dalton graded school will close next Friday with graduation at the Baptist church featuring Merton Purdy Ruth Ball and Lisele Smith. George W Fairchild sold the hotel to Charles Wilkes-Barre with possession expected June 1. The piece also notes visitors Rev C H Newingle and Mrs Swan and an ad for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
A regular borough council session heard payments to multiple vendors including Crescent Electric and Kleinbauer while others were paused or questioned. The resignation of Auditor T F O’Hare was accepted and a new select board member was named. A street complaint prompted road committee action. A Memorial Day observance plan and a city social event were announced.
The George Hill Post No 540 of the Grand Army of the Republic in Moosic Pennsylvania issues orders for Memorial Day May 30 with ceremonies and a day of prayer. A list of comrades and a note inviting all veterans to join the observance accompanies the order. The day includes a march to cemeteries at Taylor with named participants.
A Tihnen Herald interview with Mrs White describes years of back and kidney pain after influenza culminating in severe headaches and sleep difficulties. After two to three days of taking Doan's Kidney Pills she reports relief, no headaches or pains, restored appetite, and renewed ability to climb stairs and sleep comfortably.
Frank McCafferty and Patrick F. Riker attended a convention in Carbondale yesterday. John Forbes and J Coggina were in Honeydale verterdas. W St Hamlin has been sworn in as agent of the Onario and Western rail line at the place. Miethet freight received at the new station foreshadows the Delaware and freight house opening in 1891 as beer shipments. Dr Reeves of 412 Spruce Street, Beranton, offers a three month catarrh cure for five dollars with trial free. Miss Tessie Friend of Cirbondale visited her parents on Fourth Street yesterday. William Edmonds of Lackawanna Avenue was arrested for conduct unbecoming a gentleman amid the trolley road strike.
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