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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

4

Northeastern Pennsylvania Church Notes and Local Updates

Rev Bekman will preach tomorrow at the Presbyterian church in Meoming. Other news: visits by Richard Beer and Mrs Paris from Wandling, locals at the WCTU convention in Williamsport, a 16 month old with membraneous crown injury, a fall injures Andrew Healey, Moosic Hose Company fair opens Monday in Butler's, deaths and funeral notices for Mrs Ellenor Conkey and John Tiemex Sullivan, and upcoming football with the first and second Belgby teams at Populars grounds this afternoon.

Th Bekman Wyoming Presbyterian Church Richard Beer Mra. Paris Wandling Vieltorm Mises Glynn Miss Ford Wilamore Callahan Rowe Eines Williameport W. C.T. Uy Eile. Eugene Andrew Healey Vine Street Moosic Hose Company Butler's John St. Mary's Cemetery Neil Ferguson Eleanor Conkey D. L. Smythe Clise Sterling Keith James Bouse James Talwh William Graham John Tavis George Kennedy Tia Frederick May Handers Flora Davis Kate Sutherland Charley Bradbury John Biggar Charles Keith John Young Deans Miannera McDonald Morohan Robertson

Geongs Fought Slips on Frosty Slop in Fleetville

Last Friday morning Mrs. Geongs Fought slipped on frosty slop and broke both bones in her wrist. A musical and literary entertainment is planned at the Universalist church in Fleetville next Wednesday evening. A law case was heard yesterday before Esquire McKinney in the matter Commonwealth vs Ed Rought for wife beating, Mrs. Henry Masters of Maplewood involved.

Ground Grading by Church Laborers and Local Notices

Male workers are to meet at the Universalist church at 9 o clock to grade the grounds with dinner served at noon by church ladies. A large delegation will travel to Tunkhannock on the 19th with the Nicholson band to view the Soldiers and Sailors monument. Various local notes include a Dalton plumbing venture, a Scranton resident’s return, and a Christian Endeavor convention with speakers from Dalton Factoryville and Hallstead, detailing a full afternoon and evening schedule.

James Masters Universalist Church Tunkhannock Nicholson W. H. Driggs Dalton #oon A. BE. Rogers Scranton Dr. Kelly Christian Endeavorers Factiryville Dalton Waverly C. H. Newing Nellie Green Factoryville Bertha Santee Joan A. Davis Hallstead W. L. Freund Brooklyn

Unclear political notice urged on voters

The fragment urges readers to support a political slate aligned with McKinley era protectionism and free trade critics, naming Behadt Horn and others while urging rejection of certain agents aligned with Brian.

Chicago Behadt Horn McKinley Brian Down

Local Notes from Wyoming and Nearby Towns

WYOMING and surrounding areas report social visits and family news. Clerk Sadie Laycock leaves for Bloomsburg to spend Sunday with friends. Mr and Mrs J Frank Smith return from a wedding trip visiting New York and Boston. they plan to settle in their new home as construction completes. Mount Lookout foreman Ross rents William Barnett’s Monument street house and moves from Luzerne by November 1. Mrs Lark Ransom and Mrs Addie Chitin of Scranton visit Mrs Charles Penny. Thomas K R Evans, recently deceased, had a claim allowance from the Knights of Honor. Herbert Klep­haugh and wife visiting relatives in Wayne County. Rev Wilson Helle and wife attend funeral in Dallas. Mrs William Bryden convalesces after illness. Edward Reese, injured by a mule, can again get about. Andrew Baldwin learns to ride a bike using one foot due to a knee defect. Arbor Day exercises planned for Wyoming public schools on Friday the 22nd. Robert Laycock serves as juror in Wilkes-Barre court. Harry Jones promoted to inside machine crew leader at Mount Lookout mines. Mrs Payne Pettebone at home on Wyoming Avenue. Miss Mary Meyers of Exeter Borough ill at home. O A Dodson visits Centermoreland area on gunning trip. Samuel Honeywell’s condition worsens after move to son’s Dallas home. wife Mrs Honeywell in precarious health. Miss Laura Morrie of Forty Fort visits Miss Laura Davies.

Sadie Laycock Bloomsburg J. Frank Smith New York Boston Hudson River Mr. Smith Mrs. Smith Herbert Klehpaugh Wayne Counts Wilson Thelle Weatlake Dallas William Bryden Edward Reese Andrew Baldwin Wyoming Robert Laycock Wilkes-Barre Harry Jones Mount Lookout Inside Machine Payne Pettebone Wyoming Avenue Mary Meyers Exeterborough O. A. Dodson Centremoreland Samuel Honeywell

Local Notes and Social Roundup from Pleasant Mount Area

Stephen Gronson’s exciting runaway reported with joyful safe outcome. About twelve residents work on the Still Water dam. Walter Kilmer moved to Curtis house once owned by his brother. Mrs. Richard Jones visited Pittston relatives Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Perham of Pleasant Mount spent last week with Mrs. Douglas Coleman. Isaae Rounds moved into the large Church Street house. Mr. Rounds vacated. Mrs. Robert Tennant to entertain ladies and society on Wednesday. Professor Fred Heath of Boston gave an engaging performance for the blind audience. Douglas Coleman rode to Scranton this week. Shane Morgan went to Deposit, N.Y. Last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Burns attended the Flynn and Cunningham wedding at Herrick Centre. Sunday School Institute at Lyon Street well attended. seasons noted as greatly interesting. Mrs. Blandin and daughter Mrs. Horton of Pleasant Mount visiting here. Miss Maud Lewis visiting sister Mrs. Dr. McGuire at Wandling.

Stephen Gronson Walter Kilmer Curtis House Richard Jones Pittston Perham Pleasant Mount Douglas Coleman Isaae Rounds Church Street Beechus

Markets Close Near Last Night Levels After Bear Pressure

Wall Street trades show bears pressing in morning trade, then covering to end near last night close. Chicago Gas attracts heavy attention as stock rebounds from intraday losses, closing close to prior level. total sales reach 432,600 shares as brokers William Jinn, Allen & Co. report quotes from Scranton Board of Trade.

New York Bears Chicago Gas Symar William Jinn Ale Len & CO Mears

Market Reports Blink as Wheat and Corn Slip Then Rally

The report notes dull early trading turning firmer later with wheat and corn prices fluctuating. It lists futures close details for No. 2 red and No. 2 hard wheat, No. 2 spot corn, and various oats and butter notes, ending with a firm petroleum outlook amid mixed commodity movements.

Grading and price notes for Wheat Corn Oats and more

Philadelphia market report lists contract grades for Wheat and Tc with October to January terms, corn with No 2 mixed and December January terms, oats No 2 white October to January, and butter creamery, cheese and refined sugar and cotton and tallow notes. Live poultry prices weaken while dressed poultry ease with various cuts. Grain shipments include 7,000 bushels wheat and 1.0 bushel corn and oats totals. receipts show 19,000 sacks wheat and 541,000 bushels wheat, 4,000 bushels corn and 2,000 bushels oats.

Philadelphia Digher Mitc Cornirm Oate Steilly Fancy Wertert Creamery Pennsylvania

Wheat and market quotes dimmed in Chicago trading report

The Chicago market report lists mixed futures quotes for wheat with autumn and December contracts, and notes prices for lard, ribs, flour, timothy seed, pork products, whisky, and various grain and animal receipts. Livestock activity shows steady demand for native steers, with prices and kinds noted for hogs, cattle, and sheep.

Market Report From New York Livestock Exchange

New York market figures show mixed livestock results dated Oct 1 with cattle and calves steady to slow, natives and steers trading unevenly. Bulls and dry cows weaker while veals and grassers show modest activity and sheep and lambs move higher in price.

New York

Cattle Prices Reported From East Liberty Sale

East Liberty Pennsylvania October 15 cattle market steady for prime and common steers and cows with prime around 400 and common near 200. Report notes weights 25 and 370 with figures for bulls and cows at 203.46 overall.

East Liberty

Prime Medium and Sheep Prices Listed for Yorkers

Market notes show prime medium and best Yorkers with prices around 4.15 to 4.90 and 4.06 to 4.10, plus heavy categories at 4.0604.10 and veal calves around 50. The text lists common to fair York lambs and various dairy or meat cattle pricing with roughs and cholee terms indicating market jargon.

Cholee

Buffalo Market Report Indicates Mixed Livestock Movements

Market notes from Buffalo New York October 1 show cattle steady to variable demand with good to choice prices. hogs and pigs strong with 2.00 dollar range. sheep and lambs listed as good to extra quality with prices around 6.20 to 6.00. cull and common categories at 2.50 to 4.25, with some regional variations and mixed buyers.

Chicago Western Stemly Western Rangers Stal

Oil Market Update from New York

New York reports Pennsylvania crude without active market interest on October 16, trading nominal at 3 dollars per barrel. Prices and bids unclear as markets pause amid thin activity and potential supply concerns.

New York Pennsylvania

Republicans Faithful in Your Ranks Urged to Prove Fealty

A partisan appeal urges Republicans who loyally support the party to demonstrate their steadfastness. It stresses that true fealty is measured by allegiance to party lines and actions.

A Change in the Presidency

The Chicago Record reports a board reorganization as the typewriter girl and the president argued about who should sit facing the window, prompting the reshuffle.

Chicago Record

Nero Fiddle Allegation Sparks Debate Over Leadership

In a一句 exchange a critic questions historical blame on Nero for Rome’s fate and wonders if an accordion performance might have altered public perception. The remark reflects enduring debates about leadership during crisis.

Chicago Bru Nero Rome

Home Doctor Puzzle Offer Inducements Promised

Readers are urged to send 2 votes for a correct answer to win a three month subscription plus medical aid and a choice of toilet articles valued at 2 cents retail. The November 1 deadline is stated with winners printed in THE HOME DOCTOR. Refunds offered if dissatisfied.

Home Doctor Ueandliy Puzzle Dept Duane St New York City

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