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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1902

Page

3

One Pair Enthusiast Defends Carbondale Crescents

W F Suydam of Honesdale praises the Carbondale Crescents and criticizes The Tribune and local coverage of the game. He claims Carbondale would have won if Hessling’s delivery had been solved and argues readers should credit the Crescents’ performance despite losses.

Honesdale Carbondale Crescents W. F. Suydam Maplevelty Suydam Hessling Mr. Sugdiun Benny" Hessling Benny Citisen Ambhoy Carbondale Phivera Scranton Telbune Carbondale “Footers O Malles Teseling Miller Vonesdale Carbondale Tlonesdale Cluib Spencer Healings McAndrew Benny Hessling Timpire Burke The Crescents W. FP

Feed the Children Learn What to Give Them

A mother recounts using Grape-Nuts to help stomach and bowel trouble in her two year old. She reports rapid improvement after starting the cereal with warm water cream and a little sugar. She also notes other children benefited and requests a free recipe book from Postum Co.

Elvouyears Eliabella Christas Postum. Co

Fans march over mountain to mock Honesdale game

Better Move and a group including Brother Spencer J W Grant Martin T O Malley and J Norman Gelder visited the Herald office after a Saturday event with a lively voter crowd. They boasted of pets wiping up Honesdale's amateur team and later looked for a back street to the railroad station. The piece hints Spencer should relocate the Herald off Main Street and ends noting the defeat will not make them quit.

Spencer J. W. Grant Scranton Republican Martin T. O'Malley Scranton Tribune J. Norman Gelder Carbondiale Leader Herald Honesdale Wayne County Herald Main Street

Colonel McComb Publishes Baseball Verse About Carbondale

Wayne County Herald reprints Colonel John McComb of Carbondale verses about baseball. The piece mocks local papers and reporters while praising the game and its players in a breezy summer tone.

Tdltor Spencer Wayne County Herald McComb Men of Carbondale Col, Mncomb Honesdale Seriantan Tribune John McComb Colonel

Machinists of Delaware and Hudson Seek Wage Increase

Machinists in the Delaware and Hudson company demand an adjustment of wages to match pay levels in Oneonta and Green Island New York. A committee met Master Mechanic FEnnis on Thursday, with a reply due Monday. Superintendent Manville stated no knowledge of the request, while approval would depend on higher officials. The company promises a fair hearing and just treatment if adjustments are needed.

Delaware and Hudson Company Campang Oneonta Green Island N.Y Fennis Kinnis Manville Tribune Slack Albany

Robbery attempt on Mrs. Ort ends with assault on porch

Two men tried to enter the home of Mrs Rosanna Ort on Arche bald street Wednesday night. She was attacked and stabbed in the throat then knocked unconscious with a club but her son arrived and scared the assailants away. The neighborhood is greatly wrought up over the incident.

Rosanna Ort Archebald Street

Frank Smith Benefit from Carlsbad Spa Travels

Frank Smith, Ontario and Western shipping clerk, writes that a visit to Carlsbad Spa in Germany has greatly aided his health. He reports that by month’s end he should be in good physical condition and mentions taking a few side trips during the trip.

Frank Smith Ontario and Western Germany Carlsbad Spa

Tourist Sailor Returns Home After Pleasant Voyage

A traveler plans to sail from Southampton in August and expects to reach home around August 12. He enjoyed the trip and avoided the mishaps described in Mark Twain's Innocents Abroad.

Southampton Mark Twainer

Rev Albert Hatcher Smith to Lead Borean Baptist Services

In pastor’s absence Rev Albert Hatcher Smith will lead services at the Borean Baptist church tomorrow. He conducts the men’s prayer meeting at 4:45 a.m. and speaks at 10:30 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. His presence is expected to be a notable event for attendees familiar with his People’s lecture course.

Borean Baptist Church Albert Hatcher Smith Berean Church

Miss Frank to Sing at Tomorrow Services

Miss Mina Frank, a noted soloist, will sing The Plains of Peace by D Auverene Barnard at tomorrow morning's Episcopal church services. The song drew wide praise from the Presbyterian congregation when sung by Miss Freeman of Scranton last year. Evening services at Trinity church will feature several fine sacred selections for music lovers.

Mina Frank Plains of Peace D'Auverene Barnard Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Miss Freeman Scranton Trinity Church

Local residents regain health after brief illnesses

Frederick Gleason on Belmont street is able to go out after three weeks at home with grip. Ernest Yarrington of Upper Wayne street recovers from measles. James Thompson of the Imperial restaurant on Belmont street returns to normal activity after grip. Miss Gabriella Coleman of Vine street is able to be about the house after two weeks of illness.

Frederick Gleason Belmont Street Mr. Gleason Ernest Yarrington Upper Wayne Street James Thompson The Imperial Restaurant Gabriella Coleman Vine Street

Up-to-Date Book Club Lawn Party Hosts Lantern Night

An enjoyable garden party was hosted by the Up-to-Date Book club at Miss Yarrington’s Wayne street home on Wednesday. Grounds gleamed with Chinese lanterns as guests arrived including Mrs. J. M. Kelfer and numerous Misses such as Mars, Catherine Jay, Harriet Hutchins, Alice Rashleigh, Agnes Mills, Carrie Lever, Henrietta Davis, Mtta Felts, Anna Dunstan, Sarah and Emma Swigert, Janet McMyne, Sarah and Edith Courtright, Bessie Ellis, Helen Berry, Mary and Isabelle Yarrington.

Miss Yarrington Wayne Street J. M. Kelfer

Sunday Services at Congregational Church Schedule

Public worship at 10.45 am with sermon by Rev. T. F. Muay followed by Holy Communion. Sunday school at 12 pm. Christian Endeavor at 6.30 pm. Evening preaching at 7.90 pm on the topic Humans Selfishness. Public invited to all services.

Congregational Church T. F. Muay Holy Communion Christian Endeavor Meeting

Thompson Family Stricken with Smallpox Convalescent

The three Thompson family members on Hospital street are convalescent from smallpox. Dr. M. E. Malaun, who cared for them, will not be required to continue attendance. Nurse Miss Davis, praised for her role, will remain at the Thompson home a week longer until quarantine is lifted.

Thompson Hospital Street M. E. Malaun

Anthracite Land and Improvement group elects officers

The Anthracite Land and Improvement Company met yesterday to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other business. Officers re-elected were President E. J. Hendrick, Treasurer Edward Clarkson, and Secretary S. S. Jones. A vacancy on the board due to James Harrett's death prompted electing Frank Couch as director.

Anthracite Land and Improvement Company E. J. Hendrick Edward Clarkson S. 5. Jones James Harrett Frank Couch

Belmont Street Stars Defeat Sluggers 20 to 6 in One-Sided Game

The Belmont Street Stars routed the Sluggers 20 to 6 Thursday afternoon at Simpson ball grounds. The game offered little drama with Watson’s pitching and sharp catches by Mosers D Willis Wilson and David G Morgan standing out as the lone notable highlights.

Belmont Street Simpson Watson Mosers Willis Wilson David G. Morgan

Prudential Scranton Field Force Outing at Lake Lodore

Assistant Superintendents Haggerty and O Malley and their agents attended the Prudential Insurance company field force outing at Lake Lodore on Thursday.

Haggerty and O'Malley Messrs. P. T., Mullally J. HW. Walker J. J. Stowarth J. J. Meehan M. W. Mee Lean William Byrne J. Jenkins D. Hh, Guger J. Pecho Prudential Insurance Company Scranton Lake Lodore

Funeral for Joseph White set in Forest City and Scranton

The funeral of the late Joseph White will be held this morning with a high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock in St. Agnes church. After services, the body will be driven to this city and then taken by rail to Scranton for interment.

Joseph White Forest City St. Agnes Church Scranton

Lancers Lose Gilhool and Devanney at Lake Lodore

This week the Lancers report the deaths of T. J. Gilhool and John Devanney from the disbanded Company K in the regiment, with Gilhool listed on the field staff and Devanney as a lieutenant.

T. J. Gilhool John Devanney Regiment of Lancers Lake Lodore

Frisb ie Lewis Accepts Jersey City Post

A Position Elsewhere, Frisbie Lewis, long-time resident, leaves Monday for Jersey City after securing a good job. He plans to greet old friends upon his departure.

Frisbie Lewis Mr. Lewis Jersey City

Funeral of Thomas O'Connell in St Rose parish

The late Thomas O'Connell was laid to rest in St Rose cemetery yesterday afternoon after a lengthy procession. Rev Walter Gorman officiated at the burial in St Rose church with pallbearers including Thomas Gilmartin and Peter.

Thomas O'Connell St. Rose Cemetery Walter Gorman St. Rose Church Thomas Gilmartin Peter

Overworked Women Why So Many Lose Attractiveness

Miss Georgiana J. Massey of Burlington Street Vermont shares her recovery from anaemia after two years of illness. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring color appetite and strength after failed treatments in Montreal and local care. She bought the pills in package form to ensure genuine product.

Georgiana J. Massey Lake Street Albans Montreal Willams Dr. Williams Miss Massey Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady N. Y

List of names includes several individuals

The text lists Dougherty, Charles Cavanaugh, Patrick Coogan, Charles McCann, Richard Kilpatrick, Thomas Jordan and Dr. Alexander Gillis.

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church advertises Eighth Sunday after Trinity services and Sabbath school starting at 9.30 a m with worship at 10.30 a m. This notice lists church activities and timing for parishioners.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Passing Throng Shows Local Guests and Visitors

A parade of residents and visitors fills Carbondale and nearby towns. Miss Marian Dennis of Bradford hosts at Park street home. Miss Eliza O Malley visits Scranton relatives. Frank Ryan from Honesdale tours Carbondale. County Controller Edward Jones tours the area. several nurses and professionals are noted in service and visits. Local officials from Buffalo and Scranton inspect, while residents return from trips to Dunmore Glen Falls and Philadelphia.

Marian Dennis Bradford Claude R. Smith Park Street Eliza O'Malley Scranton Carbondale Frank Ryan Honesdale Edward Jones Bessie Shelp New Milford Fred W. Clark Seventh Avenue H. D. Reynolds Postal Telegraph Company of Buffalo G. R. Rigdon Claude Oliver Silas McMullen Dean Bassett Maxwell Shepherd Clifford Dwyer Osborne Wandling Lois Smith Garfield Avenue Glen Falls Alfred Pace Pittston George W. Daniels West Scranton the Times Katherine Smith Columbus Ohio May IF Moffit Woodlawn Avenue L. A. Bassett Michigan Donald Rochester W. J. Glennon East Side Park William Walker Philadelphia Mayfield Atlantic City Helen Lathrop Wilkes-Barre

Rev Maynard Thompson Voices Faith and Church Meeting

Rev Maynard R Thompson of Jermyn and Mayfield preaches at First Baptist on The Thoughts and Intents of the Heart in the morning and Building on Sand or on the Rock in the evening. A post service discussion is planned for all members and interested attendees. Archbald team defeats Y M I 10 to 3 in a snappy game with Maynard Pritchard and Dougher noted as pitchers and Burke the fair umpire.

Maynard R. Thompson First Baptist Archbald Maynard Pritchard Dougher Reeves Price Feld Mike Burke James Day

St James Church Holy Communion and Children’s Picnic

A church celebration at St James church begins with holy communion at 9 20 am and a 10 30 am service for children. After a brief address by the pastor, children march to Maple Grove for a picnic with free refreshments. Also notes visitors: Mrs John Gibbs visiting her father in Middle town Pa Miss Coyne visiting Miss Ella Breene and others in town.

St. James Church Maple Grove John Gibbs South Main Street Middletown Miss Coyne Providence Ella Breene Century Sewing Circle C. A. Battenberg Rebecca Grontine Scranton Morris B. Grontine Main Street James I. Livans Jermyn John W. Jones Fourth Street George Stone Lee Bradford County

Grace Ayres Visits Peckville and Local News

Peckville shines with social calls as Grace Ayres of Carbondale visits friends. Several residents recover or travel from Scranton hospitals, while a temperance picnic plans a July 23 outing at Nay Auk park. Local pastors announce services and Sunday school times.

Zealous Church Morning and Evening Sermons

The Baptist church led by Rev. J. S. Thomas offers services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning sermon is titled Following After God and the evening sermon The Ever Ending World.

Baptist Church J. S. Thomas

Crescents trounce Olyphant Healey's Weary Willies 18–8

In a baseball score Crescents defeated Olyphant Healey's Weary Willies 18 to 8 with Winters delivering a sensational catch. The Undertakers also fell to the Crescents in a ten inning 10–8 game. Browns plan a rematch with the Scranton Amateurs this afternoon in Scranton.

Wey David Spencer DT. D Edwards’ Hall Mlakely E. J. Haughton Dunmore D. Kingsley Illinois Evan Evans West Pittston Elvira Jones

Archbaldd party drive to Chapman lake enjoyments

A party drive to Chapman lake on Thursday was enjoyed by Prof. GC Burke and others. Guests included John Grant and Mrs A V Miller with Irene Miller visiting Stroudsburg relatives. Mrs Lucean Irwin of Scranton attended town visitors, while Tessie Cronin and Gertrude Manley toured Carbondale and Scranton.

Chapman Lake GC. A. Burke P. BF. Cronin M. J. Swift Geo Ready P. &. Brogan Is, Lowrey Thormpkingville John Grant Jermyn Thomas M. Butler Christy Miller Mayfield A. V. Miller Irene Stroudsburg Lucean Irwin Scranton Wmn. J. Morgan Carbondale Tessie Cronin B. Kelly Bcranton Gertrude Manley Richard Foote Lake Ariel

Waverly Baptists Set Evening of Special Music

The Baptist church in Waverly will host an evening service on Sunday the 20th featuring a large portion of special music by church and guest performers.

the Baptist Church

Out of Town Singers to Help Regular Choir in Summer

Number of out of town singers will assist the regular choir, and Mr. J Willis Conant who is spending the summer here will have charge of the organ music.

J. Willis Conant

Local Happenings in Moosic and Nearby Towns

Moosic residents report visits and returns including Miss Edith Snyder staying with grandparents at Gracedale and Miss Cora Persons returning home after a week with Miss Ning Dix. Rev and Mrs Richard Jones of Philadelphia visited Mrs George Griffiths. Several young men camp along the Susquehanna river. Miss Elizabeth Greene visits her brother in Wyoming. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Wilson Friday. Mrs Warl Johnson and Asher Snyder of Gracedale returned after a week in town. Miss Jessie Smith returned from Parsons.

Edith Snyder Gracedale Cora Persons Ning Dix Richard Jones Philadelphia George Griffiths Hugh Rafferty Wayne County George Tregellas Scranton Susquehanna River Elizabeth Greene Wyoming Peter Wilson Mesers Warl Johnson Asher Snyder Jessie Smith Parsons

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Make-up

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for today lists crews and schedules with names such as Bummite West Carrigs Pushers Lamping Houser Moran Murphy and W H Bartholomew. It notes Saturday July 1 helpers and extra east and regular runs beginning July 18 and 19 with crews McCathern Abrams Harvey Carney Reinglieb and others.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board Bummite Carrigs Lamping Ross and Crow Bathday Allen Nealis East Boriday McCathern Abrams Harvey Reinglieb Carney Riday

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the News of Carbondale Maple City W. A. Suydam Tigers Tapnan Snydai Bild Gallaghy Manarrer Tappan Burke Vetter Boen Owney McAndrew Mr. Dittrich Wayne Independent Dittrict Wiliam Miller Port Jervis Brundage Allen House Billy Ennis Berean Baptist Church Miss Frank First Congregational Church Anthracite Company Lodore Thomas O’connell St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jermyn and Mayfield Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping Ing Connolly Wallace Peckville Grace Ayres Ethel Sherer A. & Newton C. H. Crate Academy Street Carnusie L. I Anna McKelvey Poyter George Treverton Agnes Bell Thomas Bell Bell Place C. Q. Sutton South Malin Street Hughes Canton Eugene Simpson Malin Street Green Ridge Gilroy Williamsport J. Ws. Gilroy Wilson House Celia Tanner White's Villey Hattie Hill F. Gendall I. Gendall J. D. Peck Lake Poyntelle Helen Freda Sunsenbaugh F. Taylor KB. Griner Hemlock Hollow H. Moon D. D Methodist Episcopal Church F. Grendall Waverly Franklin Ave Lattimer Secor Gilligan Rele
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