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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1896

Page

5

Trade Indications Brighten as Wheat Supply Shifts

New York reports brighter trade conditions with higher labor use and more manufacturing activity. Western and Atlantic grain movements show shifts amid dwindling Indian and European supplies. strong foreign demand for corn and rising gold imports from Europe influence markets. Local notices mention church services and a quarterly Methodist meeting.

New York R. G. Dun & Co India Australia South Africa Lidia Thussia Atlantic

Local Visitors and Socials Highlight Scranton Borough News

Numerous brief notes report visitors and social events around Scranton. M F Fadden visited the city. Len Layman of Mayfield called. St Thomas choir planned a forthcoming social. Christian Endeavorers attended a county convention. an ice cream social benefited the Primitive Methodist church.

Johnson Coal Company M. F. Fadden Scranton Patrick Revels North Main Street St. Thomas’ Choir Len Layman Mayfield Primitive Methodist Church W. C. Griffin Hert Eley Peckville Henry Dierks Luzerne William Smith Smith Usic Michael Kelly Teachers’ Institute Max Koehler Wandling John Krushank Carmalt Street H. W. Smith Windsor Michael Smith John Hallock Dallas Maggie Cummings Carbondale Rose Kelly Leona Rhode Island Alice Mullin Lincoln Street

William D Howe to Perform in Taylor

The coming event of the month features William D Howe at the Pricebrary on the 2nd. He previously entertained Taylor citizens with humorous selections and is expected to draw a crowded house.

William D. Howe Pricebrary Taylor Lizsie Brisco Honesdale James Gilgallon North Main Street Thomas Evans Maggie Jenkins Edwardaville Edward J. Evans Calvary Baptist Church H. H. Harris

Township building to house election purposes east of borough

Ed Hawley leaves for Hoboken post as Montrose's Th Alney speaks to Republicans at the Opera house. Grand hunt and supper planned later this month by the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Great Bend Plain dealer notes a applejack smell in Franklin township as election approaches. Linus W Moore portrait featured as Republican nominee. Hartford hosts a grand hunt on October 15 by the Sons of Veterans with about 150 participants. DD BR Ainey to discuss gold policy in Hartford Monday evening.

Hawley Hoboken Th. Alney Montrose Opera House Patriotic Order Sons of America Great Bend Plaindealer Franklin Township Great Bend Linus W. Moore Hartford Sons of Veterans Ainey Harford

Notable speakers at the grand Republican mass meeting

Three better orators than Charles Emory Smith James I Sloyt and ED PD Woodmanses who will speak next Thursday evening at the Frothingham theater are not to be found. The meeting will be open to all and every voter will find it worth his while to be there.

Charles Emory Smith James I. Sloyt PD. Woodmanses Frothingham Theater

Reunion of Hallstead liter ary society held in Binghamton

About thirty members and friends from Hallstead attended a reunion of a literary society once formed by scholars who studied at Frank Wood. The event took place at Mrs. George Travis's home in Binghamton and was described as very pleasant.

Frank Wood George Travis Binghamton Franklin Street C.J. Langley Front Street Railroad Young Men's Christian Association W. W. Adair Miller - Allen Montrose Democratic Club Frank J. Arnold Scranton Fred W. Church Riley Business College Barness Matin Street Hook and Ladder Company

Wyoming Seminary Defeats Wilkes-Barre Team 18 to 0

A football game at Young Men’s Christian Association Park Wilkes Barre featured twenty minute halves and strong plays from both sides. Wilkes-Barre’s Wire Reynolds and Loveland stood out while Sem inary players Blakeslee Gendall McDermott and Decker earned praise as Wyoming Seminary won 18 to 0. Local figures visited family and friends in Glenburn Music Berwick and nearby towns amid weekend activity.

Young Men's Christian Association Wilkes. Barre Wilkes- Barre Wire Reynolds Loveland Blakeslee Gendall McDermott Decker Sampson Tunkhannock Callre William Wolfe Wilkes-Berre Wolfe Trauraday Arthur Northup Glenburn Heath New Hampshire C. O. Thurston David and Charles Robertson Music, Pa Giants Berwick

Lawrenceville Notes and Local Social News

Brimley Edwards was injured at the William A. colliery Wednesday. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Jones visited Scranton friends yesterday. Mrs. Jenkins and Maggie are recovering from illness. William Jenkins spent yesterday in Providence. Mrs. Himes is on the sick list. Mrs. Robert Thomas called on Mrs. Thomas Howell yesterday. Mr and Mrs. Edsell have returned from Columbia county. John E. Jones was in Scranton yesterday. Mrs. Porter visited friends out of town Friday.

Brimley Edwards William A Lewis Mrs. Jones Scranton Jenkins Maggie William Jenkins Providence Himes Robert Thomas Thomas Howell Edsell Columbia County John E. Jones Porter

Local activity and social notes from Clark's Summit area

R J Evans of Dunmore begins a cellar dig at Woodlawn Park. Alva Dallys attend the Dallas fair. Nelson Reynolds Albert Rhymer and Frank Keith work on lathing the new Waverly schoolhouse. Laura Hartman of Factoryville visits Mrs. Bryon Loupsher. Bryan Loupsher ill. Mrs. Frank Bellin and two daughters of Hyde Park visit Mrs. Bryon Loupsher.

R. J. Evans Dunmore Woodlawn Park Alva Dally Dallas Nelson Reynolds Albert Rhymer Frank Keith New Waverly Laura Hartman Factoryville Ee Bryan Loupsher Frank Bellin Hyde Park Bryon Loupsher

Markets and Stocks Drift Lower Amid London Imports Rise

New York stocks remained quiet with a downward price tendency as London announced engagements near two million, lifting weekly imports to about five million. Sugar led declines with a 2 percent drop, Manhattan and Tobacco rose early on short-covering but the list weakened later as call money spiked to 8 percent. Net changes showed losses of 2 to 4 percent across issues with total volume 142,084 shares.

New York London Manhattan Tobacco William Linn Ale Len & CO Mears

New York Flour and Wheat Markets Mixed With Steady Provisions

Market notes indicate flour steady and unchanged while wheat and corn futures show dull to firm trading. Provisions remain fairly steady with quiet demand as hogs and lard prices hold near previous levels. dairy products show mixed firmness across creamery and butter categories in regional quotes.

New York Acaniier Spassantas Euns Pennaylon Joe Howe W'yulie iTalse Per Casey Philadelphia

Market Report from Union Stock Yards

Union Stock Yards reports cattle market barely steady to steady with cows and bulls 1.25 to 3.50, calves 2.50 to 6.25, hogs firm and 6c higher with heavy packing lots 3.10 to 5.05, lambs 1.75 to 3.25, sheep steady to 3.25, indicates mixed prices across stock types for Oct 9.

Union Stock Yards Western Rangers

Buffalo Live Stock Prices Mixed Listings

Buffalo market notes show cattle steady to firm around 3.00 to 3.50 per unit, hogs mixed with prices near 4.00 to 6.40, and sheep and lambs described as active for natives with good to choice lambs around 4.30 to 4.90 and common to fair at 2.75 to 3.50. Canada lambs around 4.00 to 4.80.

Ledmi Canada

OM City Financial Quote Notes Credit Balances

An archival item from OM City dated Oct 9 notes option off and credit balances quoted at 16, reflecting a brief market snapshot and balance figures amid the daily trading activity.

OM City

Help Wanted Ads Readily Pay Front Money

Classified help wanted notices offer positions with weekly wages from one dollar plus expenses to daily earnings. Entries promise no advance charge for book accounts and emphasize advertising rates, locations and quick responses, with firms such as Clifton Soap, Snyder’s Co, and Mango Chemical Company seeking sales, nurses, and agents nationwide.

Connolly and Wallace Offer All Wool White Blankets

Connolly and Wallace announce stock of all wool white blankets priced around 75 cents per pair to spark interest in the blanket market.

Trade and employment notices fill Scranton classifieds

A dense column lists numerous “Situation Wanted” pleas from youths and adults seeking work, from sales and clerical posts to coachman and nanny positions. Local attorneys and law firms are named, followed by advertisements for schools, hotels, and services. The page blends job ads with professional listings and business reminders.

Scranton-Lackawanna Trains Schedule Effective June 1

Scranton schedule details express and local trains to New York East, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Binghamton, Elmira, Cortland, Ithaca, Williamsport and more. Includes times for morning and evening expresses, accommodations, connections at Buffalo and Northumberland, and Pullman cars. For timetable details contact M. L. Smith, city ticket office.

Lehigh Valley Grateroad Eifect Scranton Philadelphia New York Wilkes-Barre White Haven Hagleton Pottaville Hethiehem Easton Reading Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Firincipal Rochester Buffalo Niagara Fally Chicago Pullman Piclor Ae Pero’ Bridge Rollin A Wilbur CHAS LEE Gen. Pass Phila A. W Nonnemacher Asal Gen. Base Bethlehem Lackawanna Avenua Del Lack Western East Trenton South Binghamton Swan Corning Bath Dansville Mount Morris Binghamton and Way Nicholson Pinghamton Cortland Express

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Notice

Effective Sept. 29 trains depart Scranton for New York Newburgh and intermediate points on Erie at 7:00 am and 2:28 am and reach from above points at 11:15 am and 9:08 pm. Also service to Hawley and nearby points.

Albany Saratoga Montreal Rosa New England I Honesdale Wilkes, Barre Ee Tae New York Philadelphia Vis Lehigh Valley Railroad Enn Myth Lehigh Valley Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Atlantic City Newark and Elisabeth A. m Erin Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Aenea Abethiteshem Easton Phildelphia Long Branch Ocean Grove Wo m Reading Allentown Pottaville Liberty Street North River Ty A. m J. H. Olhausen Erie Wyoming Valley Newburgh Hawley Soan

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