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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

5

Northeastern Pennsylvania Religious Gatherings and Local News

Sermons at West Side entail revival meetings continue with new attendees each evening. Union Thanksgiving services at the Methodists draw large congregations with Rev W Scott Bates and Rev Robert B Thompson leading prayers and scripture. Several local residents noted, including Mrs Kent R Jones hosting organ music. A Scranton football visit to Wyoming ended with a quarrel causing the visiting team to depart. Temperance groups plan a series of services in town churches.

Frank Cay West Side Mir Gray Primitive Methodist Church Kent R. Jones W. Scott Bates Presbyterian Church Robert BR. Thompson Baptist Church Wilson Trieble Wilkes-Barre Reo Robert R. Thompson Eighth Street Oon Thuradavy Samuel Totten Shavertown George Wiletin Mount Zion A. Dewell Iowa William Grace Scranton Daniel van Leavy Townsend Thantkeciving Etn Wyoming Foranton

Epworth League Elects Officers and Local Meetings Swell

Forest City reports upcoming church actions with Epworth League officers to be chosen next Tuesday. Welsh Congregational Literary Society shifts to Monday biweekly meetings starting last Monday. Revival at Presbyterian church runs a week beginning tomorrow morning. Rev H Brooks of Lackawanna Pregabytery assists Pastor William Stone of Scranton Truth who visited his brother Rev G B Stone Thursday. A dog attacked Mrs L H May, killed by chain-breaking animal. Maxey had the dog shot. a doctor treated the wound. Ladies Aid served dinner and supper at Methodist church.

Epworth Leciue Methodist Church Literary Society Welsh Congregational Church Presbyterian Church Pr. H. Brooks Cclerk Lackawinna Preabytery William Stone Scranton Truth G. B. Stone George Maxey, Jr L. H. May

Local Contests Settle Silk Quilt and Doilie Bets

In H W Brown’s building on Thanksgiving day contests decided for a silk quilt and a fancy doilie. Toss receipts totaled 111.10. C W Lewis of Thompson, a champion checker player of Susquehanna county, challenged John S Carmichael of Scranton to a series of checks for 100 a side in December at Forest City or Susquehanna. Mrs Robert B Dunn attended her brother’s funeral at White’s Valley yesterday.

H.W. Brown C. W. Lewis Thompson Stoquehanna County John S. Carmichael Scranton Forest City Susquehanna Robert B. Dunn White's Valley

Local Social News and Obituaries Highlight Holiday Week

Thanksgiving gatherings across Morton, Carroll, Campbell, and Dempsey households. Marriages include James Morton and Margaret Tischler at Pittston. McGowan and Donnelly wed at St John’s Pittston. Emma Zeigler and David James marry at home. Deaths: Edward Barrett and William Lyons followed by funeral plans. Curling club names officers. live pigeon shoot ends with Webb victory.

J. F. Connolly Dempsey M. Carroll Binghamton McDermott Main Street Kate Campbell Scranton James Morton Margaret Tischler Pittston C. W. Bulwern Avorn Frederick Mitchell Carbondale Lisle Moller Painted Post Mason Academy New York A. P. Hollister M. J. McGowan Mace Mary Donnelly St. John’s Church J Finnell Celia Brown Martin McGowan Froomeman McGowan North I. F. O'Donnell Parsons Geary Dilla Duryen Whalen Emma Zeigler Dupont David James Joames Lackawanna Thistle Curling Club James Graham Duncan McMartin John Vialletone Thomas Hallstone Thurmae Hallstone James Burden Willam Edward Barrett Brownsville Harrett William Lyons West Bile Carey Money Hyde Park Webb Avocau

Thieves Loot David Wademan’s Store in Uniondale

Uniondale report notes a burglary at David Wademan’s store about a week ago with nearly two hundred dollars worth of goods taken including hosiery flannels and shop items. Local events mention Thanksgiving services church musical program and visits from Scranton and Carbonale residents.

David Wademan Mrs. Johnston Scranton P. H. Rayner Familly Carbondale Andrew Coney

Chicago Combination Clothing Co Sheriff Sale Promises Bargains

The Chicago Combination Clothing Co at 211 Washington avenue opposite the Court House Scranton Pa says it buys stock from bankrupts and sheriff sales to offer high grade clothing at 25 to 50 percent off. Eight steady buyers continually seek stocks and sell quickly at a small profit, making the sheriff sale in progress a town talk for men boys and children.

Chicago Combination Clothing Co Washington Avenue Court House Sheriff Scranton

Street Lamps Missing and Fox Shot Report

Echo locates lamps and John Ellenbager reports shooting a fox last Tuesday. The text mentions Baptist church services next Sunday and a roll call meeting rescheduled to Thursday, with Alma Wrighley of Scranton visiting for Thanksgiving.

Echo John Ellenbager Six Principle Baptist Church Alma Wrighley Scranton The Baptist Church Factoryville

Wheat Advances and Heavy Exports Highlight Week

Dun & Co says wheat exports surge with price gains marking the week. Cotton and corn exports remain strong while manufacturing shipments reach new highs. Imports lag, aiming for a large monthly export surplus. iron and wool markets show mixed signals amid ongoing demand and production.

New York J. G. Dun & Co Atlante Aga Jnst Cornalco Bessemer Pittsburg Chicago Pittsboro Eastern Railways Boston United States Canada

Dollar Wheat Market Rises On Short Squeeze And London Cables

In New York and Chicago trading, December wheat rose to around 1004 percent before easing. Short covering and higher overseas cables boosted prices, with exporters buying modestly and corn purchases totaling about 700,000 bushels. Liverpool’s peace hoping and a cold weather forecast from the signal service aided the advance.

New York Chicago Fle St. Louie Oke Liverpool Peace Signal Service Bureau

Markets Waver With Mixed Stocks In Early Trading

New York trading opened with gains in some shares while railroad stocks lagged. Declines in American issues amid London selling weighed on St. Paul, though late gains appeared in certain specialties. Total volume reached 172,700 shares as futures and commodity prices showed varied moves across grains and livestock.

New York Buelfie Stock Exchange London St. Paul Wesnesday St. Pauls

Grain and produce market report with varied prices

Wheat prices firm and higher for several futures. corn and oats steady to higher. Butter steady with high fat Western creamery and Pennsylvania prints. live poultry firmer. Receipts: wheat 47,000 bushels. corn 00 bushels. oats 5,000 bushels. Shipments: wheat 54% bushels. corn 1,000. oats 19,000.

Chicago Hyatt Manatee Philadeljhhia Pennsylvania Horsheads Toc

Grain futures tremble as December price spike unsettles markets

New York traders report firmer spot wheat and corn, with No 7 red at 1.04 fob and No 1 northern Duluth at 1.00, afloat. December contracts show volatility as a big scare drives cautious buying and futures close at unsettled levels amid ongoing option activity.

New York Duluth Manitoba Clommi Haar Bloc

Cure of Scrofula in a Child with Hood's Sarsaparilla

A five year old boy suffered scrofula on the face hands and arms with itching and repeated breakouts. After trying remedies his mother’s mother had used Hood's Sarsaparilla and four bottles cleared the condition. The letter from William Barz of Booth Bend Indiana claims lasting relief and urges purchase of Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Hood South Williams Bt Booth Bend Indiana

Cattle Market Report From Chicago Auction Yard

Cattle steady to slow with best Western feeders and calves selling strong. Receipts: cattle 459 head, hogs 31 head, sheep 5 000 head. Prices in line with midweek trading as traders watched demand for yearlings and prime wethers.

Chicago

East Liberty Market Report Signals Mixed Hog Prices

East Liberty Pennsylvania cattle hog and sheep market round up shows steady cattle demand with prime hogs at 50 69 and common hogs around 8 24 per hundredweight. Sheep and lamb values varied with slow demand for certain grades and calves around 1 07.

East Liberty Lasi Liberty

Market Report From New York Livestock Sale

New York livestock prices show Beever and slow demand for steers with little change for rollgh etail native steers and oxen. Calves steady to quiet with veals around 63.00. Sheep and lambs very dull with shoe and Basia terms. Hogs weak at 8.60.

New York

East Buffalo N Y Cable and Market Note

Fragmented report lists prices and terms for livestock and commodities with references to hogs sheep cattle and culls. Mentions dollar amounts such as 4.54 and 0.50 with unclear context. Wildlife and market jargon appear garbled but indicate a local commodities update from East Buffalo dated November 22.

East Buffalo N. Y

Unclear Market Totals From City Listings

Partial OCR shows credit balances and certificates with bids closed and high values. Mentions shipments of 151 478 barrels and 144 485 barrels for June, amid normal bid and sales activity in City, Pa.

Acity Certifcatis Opeonel

At the Art Gallery Hike Prices Spur Sale Talk

A lighthearted exchange at an art gallery notes a travel-themed piece labeled hike number eighty-one with a low price that tempts but also intimidates a buyer. The caption attributes the quote to Truth.

Ladies Black Boucle Jackets and Capes Sale Prompt

Satin lined ladies jackets in black boucle with Kersey trim priced down from 7.50 to 5.00. Capes in fine black Kersey with satin lining and braided fitted backs offered at a marked-down rate.

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