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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

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Dodging spectator costs Crescents a lead in Lodore game

In a Lodore field clash between Carbondale and Archbald, Rosler chased a fly but a spectator dodged in his path delaying the play. The ball dropped for an Archbald rally, three runners scored, giving Archbald a 9 to 6 win. Mae drove the decisive blow and Rosler’s misstep preceded the victory.

Lodore Carbondale Archbald Rosler Patrick McDonald White Oak Archhbald Mac Wesleyan Connecticut Johnnie Dougher Powder Mill Little Willie Dougher Duffy's Field Owney McAndrew Owney Crescents McDonald Bobby Gaylord Crescenta Delaware Hudson Picnsc Lake Lodore Billy Emmett Jennnie Murray Archibald Mae Joe Rosler Rosier Ike Orm

Grape-Nuts touted as healthful remedy in letter from Minneapolis

A Minneapolis woman extols Grape-Nuts saying it cured her stomach pain after two days without nourishment and aided a neighbor epileptic, now gaining weight and reducing seizure frequency. She notes physician approved its benefits and cites multiple household uses.

Minneapolis

Scranton Railway Introduces Corner Stop Rule

The Scranton Railway company will implement a rule requiring streetcars to stop only at street corners or places marked by signs reading Cars stop here. The rule applies through Carbondale Mayfield Jermyn and Archbald and takes effect on Monday.

Carbondale Mayfield Jermyn Archbald

Fifty Years Wedded Golden Anniversary in 1852 Couple

Philo C. Gritman and Miss Jane Ball celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the Ball home on Cannan street. Relatives from nearby cities visited, filling North Main street with well wishers from 3 to o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F Ward at Mrs. William Bowers residence, and an impromptu reception followed with guests from Dunmore Pittston New York City and others.

Philo c. Gritman Jane Ball William Ball Cannan Street North Main Street F. ©. Ward William Bowers B.S. Osborne A. D. Blackinton J. B. Smith Galpin Fannie Osborne Cornelia Galpin Dunmore Lewis Pittston Hoff New York City

Surprise Fiftieth Birthday Party For Albert Cobb

A large Saturday gathering at Albert Cobb’s home celebrated his fiftieth birthday. Mrs. Ruth Ann Cobb organized the surprise with help from her family. After a bountiful meal, guests gathered for a lawn photograph and spent the afternoon and evening with music, recitations, games, and merriment.

Albert Cobb Ruth Ann Cobb Samuel H. Williams George Brandon Great West Messrs. and Mesdames Messrs. and Mesdames §& H, Williams, LaGranda Wells Jessie Gardner Walter Cobb Lafayette Cobb Horton Gardner Sanford Burns James Burns Bert Beott Rennie Williams H. Lowry Mieg Jessie Westgate Mise EB. MacGrath Ltev Ae George Cox Joseph Lee Kate Gardner

Death of Joseph Sullivan Aged Eleven

Joseph Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs William Sullivan of Forty second street died Tuesday night after a prolonged illness with nerve trouble. He was born in the city eleven years ago and was a bright active child with a promising future. Funeral to depart this afternoon at 2 o clock from the house and burial will be in St Lowe cemetery.

Joseph William Sullivan Forty-second Street St. Lowe Cemetery Carbondale Manlewoon Maurice Reynolds George Avery Ashbury Park Sidney Mack Green Ridge Crystal Lake Marcus Rieder Misa Anna Smith Burlington N. J J. M. Ixierer William Schatter Pittston James Vanderfornd Ralph Willams Mollenbeek Genevieve Kelly Molly Nolna Katie Murray William Grady Hemlock Avenue Lois Smith Frieda Ludwig Dunmore Mmm Nihil Eleanor Kimball Conesidale Alexander Johnson Duarte Avenue Frances Graham Philadelphia M. Q. Meaker Liberty Syracuse Lawrence Melvin Atlanticc City John Miller Sarah Florence Washington, D. C H. Lister Wyoming Street Juliet Reynolds Beatrice Burdick Miss Mandale B. W. Barnes Mlklake St. Paul's Scranton Main Street Misa Wate Gilhool Brooklyn Street Susquehanna Celia Gaollighy Mary Nealon Charles Vogel John Vogel Oil City Willam Smith South Washington Street Carbondale Machine Company Mayfeld Ontario and Western Railroad Company J. Dunlap Ber J. Lamb Barney Murphy John Richards Barbara Tawley

The Passing Throng Illness and Cholera Death Report

Irving Avery is confined to his Garfield avenue home by illness. Mary Tonkin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Tonkin of Homesdale, died of cholera in a troubling townwide health notice.

Irving Avery Garfield Avenue Mary, Sour Will Tonkin Homesdale

Community Notices From Carbondale Area

Local notes report ten month infant funeral and interment in Manlewoon cemetery. Visitors and residents travel between Crystal Lake, Ashbury Park, Scranton, and Dunmore with multiple confirmations of guests. Church services, lodge activities, and post office notices accompany updates on residents health, employment changes, travels, and a cemetery death correction.

Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of a Doctor

Drummond Tennessee merchant Mr T A Pinner says he recovered from a hard spell of the flux using one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy without a doctor. He declares it the best cholera medicine and urges use for bowel complaints in children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

T. A. Pinner Drummond Tenn

The Silent Struggles of Joe Ingham

A college football hero named Joe Ingham faces a tough postgrad life. He moves from student glory to modest work at a bank, struggles with pride, and pursues love with Marie Franz while watching a rival, Charley Hughes, gain recognition for a Medal essay and social success.

Ingham Inn Mary Franz Chicago Bank of Creston Marie Bill Woodlawn Joe Miss Franz Charlie Hughes Hughes Browning Charley Hughes Creston Mr. Hughes Mr. Ingham

Paper by Charles Hughes Captivates Attentive Audience

The meeting’s chairman introduces the eminent young lawyer Mr. Charles Hughes for his paper. A bustle erupts as Hughes, known to college boys as Stupidity Hughes, enters the stage and takes a sip of water before beginning his address.

Charley Hughes Charles Hughes Hughes

Evictions in West Virginia as miners resist

Exclusive Wire reports Red Ash and Beary housing removals by constables amid a strike. About forty families refused to vacate Red Ash Coal Co houses, exchanges of gunfire occurred across the river with an estimated 60 shots fired. Deputies moved in as a roundup began, with houses to be occupied by willing workers. Coal output rising. 110 coal cars and 23 coke cars loaded yesterday.

Thurmont New River Field

Manila Editors Fined for Sedition Libel Case

Frederick Dorr and Edward O'Brien of Freedom were convicted of sedition and libel in Manila. Each fined $1,000 with six months’ imprisonment suspended. Dorr’s associate A. KR. Dorr was fined $25. The sentences were handed down August 26 for libeling Benito Legarda of the Philippine civil commission.

Manila Frederick Dorr Edward O'Brien Freedom A. KR. Dorr Dorr O'Brien Billbid Benito Legarda Philippine Civil Commission

Watchman Shoots Wells Fargo Clerk in Railroad Yards

W G Rogers a Wells Fargo bill clerk from New York shot and killed by Watchman Sullivan at Santa Fe railroad yards early today. Rogers and companion Haffner were asleep in a box car when Sullivan attacked with a club and fired after they began to run. Haffner, bruised, corroborates the beating. both men from New York City.

San Francisco W. G. Rogers Wells, Fargo Company Santa Fe Sullivan Rogers Haffner New York Tom I. Johnson New York City Ninety-seventh Street Ninetys Second Street

Ship trusts plans for speed cuts and fares denied

Hamburg August 27 The Hamburger Nachrichten reports that J Plier pon Morgan shipping group plans to slow speed of steamers and reduce fares with German line cooperation. The paper also denies an extra subsidy accord between Cunard and the British government.

Associated Press Hamburg Hamburger Nachrichten J. Plierpont Morgan Cunard Line

OUST JAPAN FROM ISLAND

The United States reports a warship has been sent to Wake Island to oust Japanese forces, asserting a U S claim to the atoll south of Marcus Island. Japanese outlets question the benefit of the island and US motives remain unclear.

Tokio Victoria B. C United States Japan Marcus Island Wake Island America

Pope appoints Guidi as apostolic delegate to Manila

Exclusive dispatch from Rome says the appointment of Mgr Guidi of the papal secretary of state as apostolic delegate to Manila is considered assured though not officially announced until week’s end.

Rome Mgr. Guidi Ust Manila

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