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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

3

Crescents Defeat Green Ridge in One-Run Victory

The Crescents of Carbondale beat the Green Ridge Amateurs by one run at Duffy's field. Key contributors included Flannery Rosler Tierney and Loftus. The game featured strong plays by Tierney and centrefielder Flannery and ends with plans for upcoming fixtures and veteran reunions.

Flannery, Rosler Tierney Loftus Crescents Green Ridge Duffy's Field McAndrew Kirtz Duff Monaghan Murray Roster Riehtfeld Flannery Pideon Lake Lodove South Scraunton

Fire Threatens Mine Rock Dump Near Powderly Shaft

A massive rock dump near the Powderly mine is ablaze and within five feet of the air shaft and fan house, threatening three coal veins. Delaware and Hudson officials fear shutdowns and high costs if the blaze spreads to the mine workings, with fighting hampered by labor shortages.

Delaware and Hudson Rock State Powderly Imine Fie

Tashed of War Echoes at Veterans Reunion

Col John McComb spoke to ex Union Prisoners Association veterans at Lake Lahore and Nay Aug Park Scranton describing war sacrifice. The Seven County Veterans Association reunion featured a parade of six ex prisoners of war and a poem about life and death in Confederate prisons.

John McComb Ex- Union Prisoners Association Caivondale Lake Lahore Seven County Veterans Association ix-Cnlon Col. McComb Nay Aug Park Scranton Safe Seven County

Proper Food Prevents Summer Complaint By Grape-Nuts

A Lime Falls Minnesota widow writes how her 10 month old baby, once down to 15 pounds with summer complaint, improved after switching to Grape-Nuts. In five days the baby gained four ounces and in five weeks reached 20 pounds, with a promise to share full details with other mothers.

W. H. Mennens Lime Falls Minn

Soldiers of the Union War and the Great Reunification

The piece honors Union soldiers from 1861 to the Civil War's end, noting their courage, sacrifices, and the home front effort. It highlights the Sanitary Commission, women's aid, and the enduring belief that North and South should unite as one nation, ready to defend against foreign threats.

Counter Suits in Fifth Ward Courtroom

A case before Alderman Delevan with prosecutor Mrs Tina Bloomer and defendant Willard Crocker of Simpson. Charges include malicious mischief and larceny with Mrs Crocker held on $100 bail per charge. Crocker then accused Bloomer of malicious prosecution.

Alderman Delevan Fifth Ward Tina Bloomer Willard Crocker Simpson Crocker Bloomer

Discharge Granted After Insufficient Evidence

The court discharged Mrs. Bloomer as the evidence presented was not enough to hold her.

Bloomer

Valedictorian Walter Quinn to Enter Worcester College

Walter Quinn of Fallbrook Street, named valedictorian of the graduation class, will enter Worcester College to pursue a full collegiate course. Friends predict continued success through his diligence and perseverance.

Walter Quinn Fallbrook Street Thas Worcester Mass

Accident injures worker at Dondaff bobbin works

Edward Mage of Canaan street was injured Wednesday when a bobbin flew from the spindle at the Dondaff street bobbin works and struck him on the head. The wound was described as very ugly and will require several days of idleness.

Edward Mage Canaan Street Muze Dondaff Street

Strikers Force Work Shutdown at Racketbrook Washery

News in brief reports workers at the Racketbrook washery quitting as strikers succeed. Foremen and other houses now operate the facility. A social drive to Crystal Lake featured Mrs. Samuel Vail and several named individuals enjoying the outing.

Racketbrook Crystal Lake Samuel Vail Katherine May Anna Stevens Irwin Vail D. N. Roberts Providence Welsh Methodist Church South Church Street Roberts Elsie Roesiger South Wyoming Street Scranton Business College Northeastern Mutual Life Insurance Company Scranton Title Guarantee and Trust Company Carbondale

Numerous Local Visits and Church Notices in Pittston Area

A crowded page lists many visitors and absentees across Pittston and nearby towns. Families from New York, West Pittston, Dunmore, Handley WV, and elsewhere visit relatives and friends on various streets. Church services at Presbyterian Methodist and Peckville Baptist are announced with sermon topics.

Williams Family Visit Returns from Country Trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams and family have returned from a visit with friends in the country. Mrs. A. W. Brundage and son Paul are visiting relatives at Orange New Jersey.

Mrs. A. Williams Mra. A. W. Brundage Paul Orange N. J

Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of a Doctor

Dysentery cured without a doctor says I A Pinner a Drummond Tenn merchant after using one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it cures the flux without a devator and is the best cholera medicine in the world. For sale by all druggists.

I. A. Pinner Drummond Tenn

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhil Powder Promises Quick Cold Cure

An old newspaper ad touts Dr Agnew’s Catarrhil Powder to stop head cold in minutes and cure catarrh after one application. The ad claims testimonials from readers like John EB Dell of Paulding and lists sellers William G. Clark and H C Bandereon.

Agnew John EB Dell Paulding

Local Social Notes From West Mayfield and Nearby

Mrs Thomas Douthwaite and children of West Mayfield spend a week in Bayonne New Jersey Editor Harris has returned from Atlantic City trips Epworth League at the Methodist Church led by William Kirkpatrick with the topic Freedom for Service Prof and Mrs Barrett return from Susquehanna county visits Mr and Mrs Barrett of Mount Carmel guests of niece Mrs John Maynard St James church to hold Friday evening services and rector lectures for confirmation First service held last evening Philip Baker showing slow recovery from illness

Cecvella Gabrielle Coleman Pittston Elizabeth McDermott West Pittston May Behind Washington Street Charles Costello New York City John Gilgailon Brooklyn Street H. ¢ Wheeler Windsor N. Y Missella Coleman John Wynn Dunmore Harry Coleman Wayne Street Sara Vanarsdale Handley W. Va David Lewis Pike Street Grady North Main Street Jesse Dilts New York George H. Delevan Carrie Poore Honey Priceburg Belmont Street Charlotte Histed Waymart Daniel Deegan West Virginia John Deegan Chestnut Avenue Francis Dougher Bridget Belle Rooney Livale Gilgallon Lizzle Deegan Jermyn Samuel Harvey Marti O'Neil Thos, Coleman William Brennan D. Smith Lottie Andrew Silver Lake John Dwight Mills Cooperstown J. P. Collins Atlantic City Frank Krantz Elmira James Courtney John Downing Athantic City John Morrison Toledo Cleveland Martin T. O'Malley Ohio Cora Wedeman Binghaimton Blanche Whitney Honesdale Edith Courtright Winyne Street Maury O'Neill Nora Gallagher Crystal Lake A. Harvey John R. Williama Green Ridge B. T. Byung Gon. Gordon Plymouth M. M. Hughes Ruth Hughes Wilkes- Barre I. A. Beck George Stevens F. M.benscoter Asbury Park M. V. Mace Oscar Derringer Niagara Peekville Baptist Church Presbyterian Church HH. Moon D. D Henry Chapman Peckville Baptist Church Thomas Emma Carpenter JF. Ol, Taylor Cora Sampson May English Mable Day Nora Pickering Lulia Kennedy Edith Henry Myrtle Ritter Flossie Warfield Maggie Jones Bessie Thompson Glenneth Williams Pearl Taylor Messrs Stanford Reese Herman van Wert Evan Griffiths William Jones Edward Lochkin Joseph English Stanley Evans Claude Clark Gilbert Taylor Miss Blanche Carpenter Craig Flossica Blake Bethany Harriet Steele Steelton M. J. Heffron Henry Bleaker Edward Murray Edward Ford Marshwood Ralph Lindmesser Wilkes-Barre Archie Nichols Nicholas Kinback Archbald J. ¥. Wovell Sheridan Lodge No. 210 Knights of Pythinslef Harrisburg Gettysburg Thomas Douthwaite West Mayfield Bayonne N. J Harris The Press Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church William Kirkpatrick Barrett Susquehanna County Mount Carmel St. James’ Church Philip Baker

Local visits and a minor washery fire reported

Scranton visitors Mrs. R B Nivol and Miss Margaret Cosgrove called in Mayfield and Carbondale respectively while Miss Bess Callaway returned from Scranton. A slight fire at the Ontario and Western washery drew Hose Company No 1's response before quick extinguishment. 80 stamps were given away locally.

BK. L. Kelly Scranton Margaret Cosgrove H. C. Linderman Main Street Chatham N. J Elizabeth Battenberg Jermyn Mears & Hagen

Ladies Aid elects church officers for coming year

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bantiat church held a Wednesday meeting in the church to elect officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs E Finn, first vice Mrs F M Colvin, second vice Mrs Joseph Northup, secretary Mrs Niles Smith, treasurer Mrs Ira Kresge, collector Mrs W A Dean and Mrs Frank Brooks elected. Dr J C Niles and daughter Carrie, visiting in Tunkhannock, returned home. Services are announced for Sunday with sermons by Hey A J Van Cleaf at the Baptist church.

Ladies’ Aid Society Bantiat Church Mra E. Finn F. M. Colvin Joseph Northup Niles Smith Ira Kresge W. A. Dean Frank Brooks J. C. Niles Carrie Tunkhannock BE. Finn Hey. A. J. van Cleft The Baptist Church Christ

Doctor Kidd Proposes Free Cures From Fort Wayne Clinic

After years of study and experiments in medical science, Dr. James W. Kidd announces a plan to offer cures free to all who send name and address. His work, based at the 10th Baltes building in Fort Wayne, Indiana, promises dramatic public health impact.

James W. Kidd Baltes Building Fort Wayne Ind James William Kidd Eures Ancw

Morning theme on The Thief on the Cross at Six Principles Baptist

Evening service at Six Principles Baptist Church led by Rev F J Cuterer features a sermon series with morning focus on The Thief on the Cross and evening focus on Stealing. Baner page by Meare and Hager.

Six-Principle Baptist Church F. J. Cuterer Baner, Meare & Hager

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