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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
7
Local notices report widespread rainfall and its aftermath in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Citizens, visitors, and businesses are mentioned in a string of brief items about arrivals, departures, and social events as the weather disrupts routine.
The report describes a May Day gathering organized by local Republicans with an open house and public oration at the Exchange, featuring speakers and musical entertainment. It notes a charity focus, literary performances, and community participation, plus reminders of nearby events and local concerns.
Special to the Scranton Trine reports Albert Packer improving after illness and Mrs Lydia Craver lingering with a previously injured hip. The stage route contract debate stirs agitation as Lindagile proposed route circulating. W L Savage house extension likely. Miss Wall and CL Leman wed at Auburn. Memorial Sunday services across three churches feature Rev Roberts sermon on "The Jonathan of History." Local visits and lessons noted from Leon Russell, Miss Mittul Wialdie, Miss Mollet Weston.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Hopbottom May 22 William Rhoades dies at home after a lingering illness from consumption Funeral services held at home Sunday 4PM Rev Austin. Remains sent to Newark NJ for burial former home of several daughters. Funeral notices, addresses, and local notices follow including births marriages and social events in Hopbottom and surrounding areas.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a list of visits and movements: James Corcoran of Pittston visiting relatives in Scranton, Mrs A I Baek ill at home with serious kidney attack, Mrs Woh Benjamin of Scranton visiting sister Mes John De Pike on Slocus Street, Willbui M Tate an electrician at Winston South Carolina visiting parents on Second Street, Tras Prewose leaving for Te Highton to work on county bridges, District Attorney Ralph B Little of Montreal on business, Wiggins Concert Company to close season with a performance at Matonville Mo Church, improvements at Prothoiothey’s office including painting and green paper, court room renovation planned, and Dr Judson Bardwell returning from Philadelphia.
Miss Wihel Cope Win ill this week. Attiet Van Ness photographed Young Men's Christian Association decorated for ceremony. Memorial day cream festival planned if fair weather on YMCA lawn. Belden hosts George and William Phillips of Scranton. Miss Lora Van Loan finished teaching term at Lanesboro. John Caddington’s horse ran away no damage. Kale and Charles Ponalue ill with diphtheria. Thomas Shannan provided for
The report lists varied items including Rh H Barnes taking a car repairer position under A T Cox, H O B Perry’s thoughts on a Mt Matotonamen limestone quarry, Fred Osterhout’s stonework on a new house, Joseph Osterhout’s farm gift, Miss Katherine Summerton visiting Carrie in Binghamton, and a runaway horse of A Compton near Upper Main Street. A sulky attached to a two-wheeled cart dragged through neighbors’ yards before the horse was recaptured.
An herbal remedy claim notes no malady escapes in winter and spring, urging Lichiy's Celery Nerve Compound to purify blood, energize nerves, and restore appetite and vitality as stated by Matthews Bros.
Crowds fill the venue for a Willian Ludwig engagement described as highly awaited. The artist delivers a powerful rendition of Hirjah with notable triumphs praised by critics and audiences alike.
In New York trading May markets showed added strength yet mixed conditions. Across equities, steel and railroad shares moved with support from ongoing policy signals and hopes for restraint, while fluctuations persisted in bond and commodity segments.
Market notes show per bushel and per pound pricing for vegetables and staples. Includes potatoes onions beans and peppers with varying per unit costs and state labeling. Figures reflect typical wholesale values and regional price ranges observed in midweek listings.
In Philadelphia markets for May grain and produce show mixed tone. Wheat futures firm with notes of varying grades and vessels, corn steady and cotton steady, while oats and other grains display modest shifts amid near term prints and shipments.
Advertising seeks a ten room house on Wayne Avenue in Green Ridge Street area with modern improvements and furnished comforts. Also offers a good building for sale on Poxatelle, Moe om the OO site as part of a local classifieds note.
Ne Ber Leo reports a heated clash between Porti and Adama on Ponti Avenue. The game highlighted intense local support and a disputed finish, as players from both sides battled for control and a decisive score.
Poor to fair bidding at the market with 6000 sheep and lambs reported. Prices varied with strong start but overall steady to higher trends for later consignments. Western Lane noted as stiller with receipts around 24 50 to 33, reflecting mixed demand.
National League games were postponed due to rain with no games at Milwaukee Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Boston and others. Eastern League and college games also affected with matches in Providence Cambridge Morvard Worcester and Cornell Brown postponed.
Market report from New York on May 2 discusses dairy commodity prices and trading activity. Quotations for Butter Cream and Cheese are noted with market shifts and elevator conditions mentioned.
In Chicago today the wheat market showed cautious gains as traders weighed early losses and higher cables. Prices for flour and wheat were steady while No 2 grades varied, and livestock and feeds shifted with small gains in certain contracts.
Fragmented text from a New York market report shows distorted names and prices. The legible items mention veal, sheep, calves, and various traders or faces such as Hilehors and Booves Tl Hhitie. Specifics are unreadable due to OCR errors.
The report cites a prize of 9 005 75 dollars and references several individuals and places in a fragmented summary. Names appear unclear but multiple entities are mentioned with emphasis on a maritime or industrial context and a listed amount.
The Union Newshots plan a 2 p m Saturday game against the Hustlers at Meda Grand. Game time and venue are set with local fans urged to attend.
Fragmentary OCR item from Chicago dated May 2 shows garbled breeding and race terms. Reads like a ledger of horse names, gait and performance notes with several unreadable words. Details are insufficient for a coherent summary or identification of people or events.
In a tight regional contest, Blythe tops the scoreboard with 57 runs as Wil Sul records an average. Mae Oty and Hyon contribute to a crowded field with steady performances.
Clark's Green hosts a camp fire tonight with speaking and tall stories by George Bell Toast members and guests. An entertainment at the Methodist church Thursday evening charges ten cents admission, followed by strawberries and ice cream.
The City of Scranton and Lackawanna County appear in a public notice regarding a bond issue with a court order and proceedings for the estate of Dan Phillipe in Rackawanna County. The document outlines legal actions, dates, and required filings, including references to the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Orphans Court.
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