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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1897
Page
8
Ladiew and Gonta Wigs advertise a range of hair and cosmetic products. The notice touts tonics bleaches rouges and powders with the Idea Hale Brush and genuine Siberian bristle brushes. It also mentions special attention for children's hair cutting services.
The Lackawanna Presbytery opened Monday evening in Hallstead with about 10 churches represented. Rev W D Crocker of Canton elected moderator, Rev Crook appointed, and an obituary notice for the late Rev McLwan to be recorded. The session noted trains brought attendees and included a sermon by Kiev Kiowx of Sayre.
Tunkhannock residents update on visits and departures. Mollie Kline returns home from Mrs. Kellowe’s in Packer house. Thomas Callahan leaves touring for a New York wholesaler to work as hotel clerk in Wilkes-Barre. China Callahan joins Paul Billings and Sons in Tru mansburg. Prevoet and Foust report a busy steam laundry, with Dita Fair visits planned from Sept 3% to Oct 1.
Mrs Bacho and children return to Washington D C. A consignment of newly imported sike for the Textile company arrived here. Theeiny T H Hays and wife go to As bury Park for several days. Captain James Taylor of BRhaca N Y visits Olonome park. Next Sunday Presiding Elder Floyd preaches in the Methodist church and administers the Lord's Supper, and remits probationers to full membership. Anawan tribe of Red Men has an adoption at their wigwam. The infant daughter of Dr F S Smith recovering. Delaware Lackawanna and Western employees received their monthly wages. Rev T Tiffany of Kirkwood N Y to speak at the Railroad YMCA hall next Sunday afternoon. HB Arnold of East Stroudsburg visits Fr J Arnold on Main Street. Mr and Mrs John Robinson visiting in New York City. Visit the Dallas Fair open Sept 2 to Oct 1 inclusive.
An old advertisement touts a remedy named Mystic Cure that claims radical relief in 1 to 8 days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and the disease, with the first dose offering significant benefit. Sold by Carl Loreng at 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, for 75 cents.
In Susquehanna County a wildcat weighing eighteen pounds was killed near Deep Hollow. The story also notes school meetings, frosts, bird rescues, local rail and industry news, postmasters appointed, parades delayed, and regional business chatter with Erie and Delaware & Hudson rail terms.
Mrs Spetticur of Honesdale visits her daughter Mrs William Higgins of Forest Street. Thomas Brown Sr visits Montrose. Stephen J Wells, formerly of Forest City, now in Washington DC, seen among borough friends. Miss Flo Shapley visiting Moosic. Seven join the Presbyterian church. District Ministerial association session to be held at Clifford October 18 and 19 in the Methodist church. Dallas Fair runs September 28 to October 1.
The New York market opened with a strong bull tone but reversed sharply as call loan rates stayed high and selling overwhelmed buying. Stocks across sectors declined 2 to 7 points, with Sugar leading losses and Consolidated Gas and Brooklyn Union among notable gas stock declines. The day closed on a dull note after a late rally attempt.
Philadelphia market notes Sept 2 with price directions for wheat corn and oats. Wheat futures mixed. corn and oats firm or nominal. Butter eggs cheese and refined sugar shown with varied tones. Cotton tallow and poultry prices listed. shipments include wheat corn and oats totals.
Futures ranged with wheat and corn contracts, oats and pork noted with varying May and October months. Cash prices showed flour nearly steady while wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley posted assorted bid levels. rice, sugars, and whiskey also listed with small gains.
The market reports show varied Buffalo live stock quotes with oats and rye cited in bushels and cattle and sheep prices listed. Buyer demand ranges from steady to firmer, with cattle, lambs, and hogs noted as active or fair, and several price figures scattered through the bulletin.
Odds and prices for cattle hogs and sheep with ranges and weights. Notes on fair to prime cows and heifers priced around 2.70 to 3.00 per unit and strong demand for western and Dakota steers. Sheep and lambs show firm prices with wethers near 1.75 and ewes about 2.90. Receipts include cattle hogs and sheep with totals listed.
New York reports mixed meat market activity with 673 head of beef receipts and 1478 head of sheep and lambs. Beef exports show firm to higher tendencies while calves and European entries appear subdued. lamb prices rise modestly amid steady sheep demand.
East Liberty market notes show varied prices for cattle pigs lambs and veal with ranges from low to high grades and drivers listed like steady active and prime. City market report records credit balances certificates dry shipments and a total of barrels and runs for Sept 21.
We do the largest shoe business on the avenue selling desirable footwear for less money than any store in the city. We buy good shoes at about 50c on the dollar from concerns in need of ready money and accept a small profit. Shoppers save by buying direct from manufacturers.
A local sale lists numerous discounted footwear items including men’s Neeile-toe French Calf Patent Leather at 2.48 and Calf Hand-sewed at 10. Dollar values vary for calf shoes, work and street shoes priced around 8 cents to 6.00 per pair, women’s Dongolla Button Shoes at 1.94, ladies’ Dongolla Boxed styles at 1.00, and children’s school and general wear shoes priced from fractions to several dollars.
Omaha based STATE MEDICAL COMPANY touts a MAGICAL TREATMENT for lost manhood and nervous weakness. They claim home use or travel paid options, guarantee cure or refund, and offer free literature while promoting a $250,000 capital backing.
A local advert invites customers to visit the Scranton ghee shop to examine goods before buying elsewhere. The note suggests making the store a headquarters and promises, in bold terms, attentive service and unified action.
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