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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1897

Page

2

Miners at No 7 Colliery Probe Dockage Grievances

In Wilkes-Barre yesterday a few hundred miners met at Empire base ball grounds to present complaints to mine officials about docking rates. Committee members planned to submit grievances in writing to Superintendent Lawall, hoping for a just adjustment.

Wilkes-Parre Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Wil Haw Thomas Thomas Hle Empire Baseball Grounds Tiche Luwall

Fire Boss Evan Pugh Killed by Falling Rock

Evan Pugh of Pittston, a fire boss for the Clear Spring Company, was killed when a rock weighing more than fifteen pounds fell from a ledge at No 4 lift near Pittston. He was supervising timber erection when struck on the back of the head and died instantly, skull fracture suspected.

Evan Pugh Pittston Pugh Fire Bors Clear Spring Company

Notable Pittston Manager Dies at 45

A Pittston area official, about 45, died leaving a widow and six children. Surviving family reside on Ann Street West Pittston.

oMdiale Ann Street Weat Pittston

Luke Trainor Killed in Plymouth Junction Car Coupling

Luke Trainor of Mill Creek, a Delaware and Hudson brakeman, died after being caught between two coal gondolas at Plymouth Junction. He was 21 or 22 and unmarried. He collapsed at the scene around 11.46 am and died at 12.20 pm after doctors and a priest administered last rites. His body was taken to Mt Creek.

Wilkes-Barre Luke Trainor Mill Creek Delaware and Hudson Plymouth Junction Trainor John Carter Carter McKee T. J. Donahue Phyal Vlan Donohue Mt Creek Brakenan James Trainor

Local Notices and Upcoming Events Highlight Community Life

Invitations issued for the marriage of Paul W. Gardner and Miss Louise A. Heft on Tuesday February 1 at noon in Grave Episcopal church. Mrs. J. B. Richmond expected home tomorrow after two months absent. Ladies of the Methodist church to host their annual chicken supper Thursday evening October 7. Sections of the Pennsylvania State Capital association to meet in Presbyterian church on the 18th. Mrs. Josephine D. Whitney returning from Salt Lake City after three months. Y P S C E entertainment course at Presby church has secured funds for tickets. Aerial Heart company performed at the opera house to a crowded audience praising the rural comedy drama. Wayne county fair attendance large with favorable weather and strong farm product display.

Delaware Tudson Paul W. Gardner Louise A. Heft Grave Episcopal Church J. B. Richmond Dora Conger Brooklyn Long Island The Methodist Church Williams Opera House Wayne County

Forest City school board completes land purchase

At a special meeting the Forest City School board paid $100 to Hillside Coal and Iron Co for the land where the school building stands. The three lot parcel had been held on contract for years. Next regular meeting is Tuesday Oct 5.

Forest City School Board Hillside Coal and Tron Company Hendler New York City Forest Cito School Board GQ. B. Stone Methodist Church Thomas J. Pentecost Enterprise Hose Company Wilkes-Barre Bird Scranton Honesdale Hoekine Forest City Eichholzer Broa Ladies of Christ Episcopal Church

Local social notes and business developments in Scranton

John Z Fassett of the Wyoming Naational Bank visits Scranton for the day. A ten cent supper at Mrs Heteht on Harrison Street draws a large crowd. David Gray plans to add a second story to his bakery for a dance hall. Dallas fair attendance includes Walter Cassidy John Lyman Harry Cassidy Newman Fitch and wife Charles Barlin and Miss Lyella Osterhout. Burgess resigns to visit Long Island. A pumpkin pie social at Mrs G C Millers supports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

John Z. Fassett Wyoming Naational Bank Scranton Mike The Baptist Church FPF. Co Burgess Long Island

Milford man in poor health and local news notes

Milford Connecticut reports Porter M Cassidy in very poor health and notes he is a native of Tunkhannock. The foundation for a new feed mill along the Lehigh Valley tracks has been completed. O8 Mille and wife spent the past week at Atlantic City while William Campbell and wife will occupy rooms above Campbell's business premises.

Milford Conn Porter M. Cassidy Mr. Cassidy Tunkhannock Lehigh Valley Mille Atlantic City William Campbell Mr. Campbell

Scranton Residents Noted in Local Notices

William Lewis visited relatives in this Place this week. Esther Rowland called on sister Mrs W J Davis. G W Townsend travels through Gradford and Wyoming counties. Dallas fair attendance noted. Mrs G W Marsh died Monday and was buried Wednesday. she leaves a son. Rev Wilton Trieble conducted services. Turress Bounders instructed officers to arrest wheelmen exceeding four miles per hour. Harry Baldwin fined 4.25 after arrest on Wyoming avenue. A WilkesBarre doctor also arrested but not fined. Temperance Code quarterly officer election held. forty rehearals for operetta The Jolly Farmer.

William Lewis Scranton Esther Rowland W. J. Davis G. W. Townsend Gradford Wyoming G. W. Marsh Wilwon Trieble Harry Baldwin Wyoming Avenue Lone Temperance Code

Markets Endorse Bearish Tone With Volatile Trading

New York stocks drift lower on September 10 as bears resist rallies and activity fades. Large late selling with minor recoveries left prices down. total sales reach 397,200 shares amid scattered quotes from Scranton and related firms.

New York Bears

Philadelphia Provision Market Report Summary

Philadelphia market notes wheat and corn futures movement with mixed September to December contracts, nominal for several months, flour prices rising for winter and spring grades, butter and cheese steady amid firm demand, pork and poultry markets mixed with dull live poultry and fresh meat, receipts show substantial grain and flour shipments and various stock levels across city mills.

Philadelphia Philadephia Sadige Malta Wigarte Huger Hanes City Amills Chear Straicht Pennsylvania Freeh

Grain and dairy notes from New York market report

A New York market summary reports firmer spot wheat and corn with options trading on May and October contracts. It notes quiet beef and dairy prices, stable oats, and overall subdued trading activity amid export rumors and drought news shaping near term directions.

New York aTgadiMe Diana Sige Sieasiic Sale Western State Dairy Walde Kbene Pennsylvania Western Fresh Dull United Close Nu Market

Chicago Futures Summary for Wheat Corn and Hogs

Chicago prices Sept 1 show leading futures for wheat and corn with No 2 yellow corn and No 2 red varieties listed. Hog futures per barrel and per 100 pounds are included with October December quotations and cash quotes indicating upward bias for buyers.

Chicago Alec Mour—Weiker Bae

East Liberty Cattle Market and Grain Shipments Report

East Liberty Pennsylvania market figures show cattle steady with prime and common grades listed. Hog prices rise to 4.56 4.00 with best Yorkers at 4.50 4.55. sheep and lambs strong, veal calves 4.75 7.25, grain and feed shipments include flour 12,000 barrels and 20 bushels wheat, 4,000 bushels rye, 171,000 bushels barley, and corn and oats recorded in large numbers.

Rye East Liberty Sent Brendy Chicago

East Buffalo Market Summary for Sept

East Buffalo market shows cattle steady with good to choice quality. Sheep and lambs steady with lambs ranging from choice to extra and prices around 5 dollars. Overall, roughs and culls noted, with varying grades and limited buyers for lower grades.

East Buffalo

Market Report Reads Mixed Quotes From New York Trade

New York reports show no trading activity at Hervese with calves steady and slaughter classes weak. Prices listed include Mas and grassers at 3000 dollars, and lamb and sheep categories also steady with limited bids noted alongside scarce demand and generic quotations.

New York Kasler

Oil Market Report From Ol City Pa Bent

Credit balances and certificats noted with no bid for shipments. Listings show 1008 runs and VM.084 details, indicating unsettled activity in the regional oil market.

Ol City Bent

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