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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1902

Page

2

Jupiter Pluvius Halts Carbondale Susquehanna Game

Rain ended the Susquehanna Crescents contest at Bisainhanna in the second inning with Susquehanna leading 2 to 1. O Garra, formerly of Carbondale, pitched well for Carbondale as players and spectators praised sportsmanship and hospitality after the stoppage. A separate score shows the Cyclers beating the Ontario and Western firemen 12 to 3 on Saturday.

Jupiter Pluvius Crescents Susquehanna Bisainhanna Mitte Jefferson Keri O'Garra Casbondale Carbondale Boys Walter Loftus Owen McAndrew P. Kelleher James McHale James Gal- Vachs Dates Murray Gus Cuff Wl Teall John Harte PF. Fox Clarence Methile Frank Frailes Wescott Gerald McHuale Carbondale Cycle Ontario and Western Firemen Railroad Jark Polleenmn Jacl Hetorle Dualfy Cvele Rcore Wie Mike Totse Railroad Jack Tom Duffy Smith Duggan Drum and Robinson Bates

Excelsiors wallop St Aloysius in one sided ball game

Excelsiors of Welsh Till defeated St Aloysius 20 to 0 at Sandy's field on a Saturday afternoon. John Conartohy starred for the Excelsiors with a three base hit and a home run. St Aloysius' top players were John Barrett and Thomas Boland in a rout that featured fast ball throughout.

Sandy's Excelsiors St. Aloysius Fexcelsiors John Conartohy John Barrett Thomas Boland St. Aloyslies St. Alovsiwe Tavcor Pixcelsiers Tenn John Purcell Dugerman John Comorian Desent Coanartom Waylow Pox Edwardonarton Adtyng Varnes Brenpan Iit Wiel Ety Murphy Vnii Canarton The T. Alowsing Edward Golden Conven Joseph Mannion Veroni Moltah Tucker Bite Parrett Vingt Fide Courtney Hod Digan Lushers’ Battery Conerton Capai City

Crescent impresses Susquehanna with skilled play

Susquehanna officials were impressed by Crescent players on Saturday and may recruit Crescent members. The most desirable prospects cited are Captain Cuff, second baseman Murray, and pitcher McAndrew.

Susquehanna Crescent Cuff Murray McAndrew

Topsy Burke Free After Weeks in County Jail

Dominick Burke known as Topsy Burke is released on liberty after several weeks in the county jail on the charge of assaulting a young girl from Jermyn.

Dominck Burke Topsy Burke Liberty Jermyn

Burke Held On Bail in Sensational Case Forwarded to Court

The sensational case aired in Alderman Jones's office resulted in Burke being committed without bail. Attempts to secure release failed. The court set bail at 1500 dollars for the case, 1000 dollars on the criminal assault charge, and 80 dollars for impersonating an officer. Ed ward Burke and his brother were named in the bond arrangement.

Jones Burke Ede Ward Burke Bondaman

Centennial Social club disbands in Carbondale

The Centennial Social club, once a leading group of young men in Carbondale, has disbanded after vacancies in the Lead er building and storage of furnishings. Strain from a miners strike and member departures left the club non self supporting, with efforts to reorganize uncertain.

Centennial Carbondale

Sodality Reception at St Rose Church Draws 250 New Members

A large St Rose Church Sodality ceremony marked one of its most significant events as 250 candidates were received into full membership. The procession, blue ribbons, organ hymns, and a sermon by Rev P J Boland highlighted the night. Visiting priests from Scranton Green Ridge Archbald Jermyn Forest City and others attended the service.

Blessed Virgin Mary's Sodality St. Rose Church Sodality T. F. Coffey V. G St. Rose Alice Bridgett P. J. Boland St. John's Church South Scranton John J. Griffin Scranton M. BE. Loftus Green Ridge J. W. Holmes North Scranton ST. J. Commerford Archibald J. Og. Dunn Jermyn Richard Walsh Forest City Walter Gorman George Dixon

Alderman Morrison Dies After Prolonged Illness

Alderman Willin Morrison, a prominent Carbondale citizen, succumbed to pneumonia after three weeks of grip and declining health. His father Dr William Morrison reported the condition, noting no recovery possible despite heroic treatment and oxygen support.

Willin Morrison William Morrison Morrison Legion of Friends Carbondale

Sickness News Notes From Local Street End

The report lists residents including N. Raley on Ca Noun Street and Vera Pascett at a home on Washington Street as recovering from illness. Freder ick H. Pussell and Edward Knapp of Cannan Street are noted with varying conditions, some improving after weeks of illness.

N. Raley Noun Street RK. Ewingle Park Street Vera Pascett PL A. Thighey Washington Street Frederick H. Pussell Tunkhannock Edward Knapp Cannan Street

More Young Men Leave for New Jobs

James Campbell of Terrace street left the Delaware and Hinison company’s blacksmithing shop to take work in Rome N. J. He departed after the strike. James McAllister of Linny's court secured employment in Cleveland and left on Friday.

James Campbell Terrace Street Delaware Old Hinison Company Rome James McAllister Linny’s Court Cleveland

William Collins Attends Masters of Dancing Convention

William Collins, instructor of dancing, left for New York City to attend the masters of dancing convention opening today. He will be absent for ten days.

William Collins New York City Collins

Mrs Solomon and party depart for European tour from Belmont

Mrs James Salomon wife of Belect Councilman Solomon of the Sixth ward and her daughter Gladys and Miss Nanile Mitchell of Belmont street leave tomorrow for New York City whence they sail on Wednesday for Maryland. They will spend several weeks in Cornwall before continuing their tour.

James Salomon Belect Solomon Sixth Ward Gladys Nanile Mitchell Belmont Street New York City Maryland Cornwall

British Mine Workers Leader Visits Carbon Dale

District President Nicholls of the United Mine Workers spoke in Carbon Dale on Saturday evening with District Vice-President Risenvage of Plymouth. He addressed the union at headquarters in the Lender building about the four Delaware and Hudson engineers still at work, while local members push for the quartet to desert their posts amidst ongoing concerns and efforts by committees.

Nicholls United Mine Workers Carbondale Adam Risenvage Plymouth Nicholla Harrison House Lender Delaware and Hudson

Serious charge against Bonnetti shocks city arrest in burglary case

Mrs. Joseph Heap of Park Street accuses Mike Bonnetti, a Tue Italian fruit dealer in the Anthracite building market, of breaking into her home with intent to assault. Bonnetti faces two counts, burglary and assault, as he is jailed awaiting trial before Alderman Atkinson. He has a wife and six children and has long been known in police and aldermanic circles.

Mike" Bonnetti Truit Atkinson Joseph Heap Park Street Bennetts Heap Belmont Street

Alumni Meeting Postponed For Tuesday Night

The High School Alumni association plans no meeting in the central school building tomorrow evening at 7 30. Members are urged to attend to decide on a reunion project and banquet, with a good attendance deemed necessary for progress.

High School Alumni Association

Walker & Company to Move into McAndrew Building

Ve Walker & Company of South Min street plan a move in a few weeks to the McAndrew building adjoining their current location. The upper floors will house the Knights of Columbus, providing excellent quarters once ready for occupancy.

T. Ve. Walker & Company South Min Street McAndrew Knights of Columbus

Drive Through York State To Middletown Visit

Councilman DD. W. Flamphrey and J. J. Riegleruth owner of The Pate will depart this morning for Middletown New York. They will travel to and from the city via Hawley and the Delaware route.

DD. W. Flamphrey J. J. Riegleruth Middletown N. Y Hawley Delaware

Up-to-Date Hook Club Hosts Evening at Miss Ginner Eagles Home

The Up-to-Date Hook club met Monday at Miss Ginner Eagles home on Carlan street for a social evening and discussions of fiction. The progressive young ladies who compose the club enjoyed pleasant entertainment and profitable talks.

Ginner Eagles Carlan Street

Woodmen at Crystal camp smoker list members

Among the out of town Woodmen at the smoker of Crystal camp were J Walter and James A Cannon from Scranton Daniel Dewey and John I I Benton from Scranton II Wormer of Wilkes Barre J B Griffin of Jermyn T A Surdum of Forest City and R Howking of Mayfield.

Crystal Camp J. Walter James A. Cannon Daniel Dewey John I. I. Benton Scranton II. Wormer Wilkes-Barre J. B. Grifith Jermyn T. A. Surdum Forest City R. Howking Mayfield

Healey Couple Return From Wedding Tour

Mr and Mrs Edward J Healey return from a wedding tour including visits to New York City and Albany and plan to settle in a pleasant home on Upper Dundia t street after a short stay elsewhere.

Edward J. Healey New York City Albany New York State Upper Dundiatt Street

Burke to Be Ordained Priest in St Peter's Scranton

Rev Edward Burke son of Mr and Mrs J P Burke of this city will be ordained to the priesthood in St Peters Cathedral Scranton the latter part of this month He has just completed his theology studies at St Mary's Seminary Baltimore

Edward Burke J. P. Burke St Peter's Ithedral Scranuton Burke St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore

Local fraternal groups listed in council minutes

The notice lists several organizations including the Common Council, Olive Leaf Lodge No 154, Odd Fellows, Mederal Union No 72, Patriotic Order Bons of America, ye EnaDSME council, and Kolehis of Colum is, indicating a meeting or event notice for these groups.

Common Council Olive Leaf Lodge Odd Fellows Mederal Union Patriotic Order Bons of America Enadsme Council Kolehis of Columis

Passing Throng Note List of Local Visitors

George Munt and W W Burdick mingle with townsfolk in Beatt and Riverside as editors and locals tour Carbondale and nearby areas. Andrew Breese returns from Locust street to visit Flitston friends while Frank Duneklee visits from New Mexico. T J Skinner seeks temp work in Bellwood as Patrick Logat visits his niece on Chiordon avenue. Nathan Armstrong resumes work in Schenectady after Edison stint. Mrs Binger returns from Philadelphia visit with Dr B L Singer. Michael Scanlon plans departure to Paterson New Jersey.

George Munt Beatt W. W. Burdick Riverside Editor Jones The Olyphant Record Carbondale Andrew Breese Locust Street Flitston Frank P. Duneklee Alamagorio New Mexico Burschiy T. J. Skinner Terrace Satreet Bellwood Michael Scanlon Powderly Street Paterson, N. J

Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy Promoted for Kidney Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues along with other conditions. It cites patient testimonials through Rev Theodore Hunter and claims relief from back pain frequent urination and burning sensations. It mentions price 80 cent size and 1.00 size bottles and a free sample by mail.

David Kennedy Theodore Hunter The Presbyterian Church Greensburg Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout

Summer Visitors and Local Moves In Scranton Area

Miss Emma Taylor and brothers Arthur and Hugh spent Saturday at their brother Joseph Frank's home in Scranton. Miss Mabel Edwards now of Denver, Colorado, visits her mother Mrs. Mary Edwards on Park Street. Mr and Mrs U H G Thimphroys of New York City visit aunt Mrs Margaret Davis on Brooklyn Street. Mrs James O'Brien and daughter Helen of Oneonta, New York, return home after visiting Lawrence Burke. Lawrence Burke of Pike Street returns home from Scranton and Pittston with cousin Miss Loretta Burke of Pittston.

Emma Taylor Arthur Hugh Joseph Frank Scranton Mabel Edwards Denver Col Mary Edwaards Park Street UH. GO. Thimphroys New York City Margaret Davis Brooklyn Street James O'Brien Helen Oneonta N. Y Lawrence Burke Pike Street Pittston Loretta Burke

Mayfield and Jermyn Residents Attend Church and Visit

Jermyn Boys brigade attended church with col onel John Bolton away. Gilligan of Mayfield and Miss Jennie Greenslade of Cemetery were secured for services. Mayfield beat South Side Carbon dale drum corps 6 to 5 in baseball. Wille Phillips and Menry Meyers joined Hendrick's factory in Carbondale. Several residents toured towns including Arch bald visitors and Centralia relatives.

Jermyn John Bolton Olyphant Scothand Gilligan Mayfield Jennie Greenslade Cemetery Ane Wilkes-Barre Yesteray Messrs Bishop and Spelcher Archbald Thomas Quinn North Main Street Bredford County Maggie van Gorder Meshopnen Lizzie Robinson New York Brothers South Side Carbondale Thedgins Bradley Nicols and Parry Willie Phillips Menry Meyera Hendrick’s James Sullivan Wandling Robert Cox Patrick Monahan John Cain Second Street Centralia

Manway barber shop fire and local notices

A one story frame barber shop on Dunmore Street known as the Manway was destroyed by fire at 1 AM. The Browns played the Young Men's Institute of Jessup and won 1 to 0 due to wet grounds. Excelsior plans a new hose wagon cost 500. Pearl Ackerly visits relatives. Rebekah Lodge officers installed by District Deputy Hughes. T J Gibbons becomes salesmen for Scranton firm. Charles O Boyle goes to New York. Mr and Mrs I J Gebhard visit. Local social and host activities noted.

Dunmore Street Hugh Duggan Browns Sionesdale Young Men's Institute Jessup Savage Phillips Excelsior Company Pearl Ackerly Justus Lady T. J. Gibbons Silesman Scranton Charles O' Boyle New York I. J. Gebhard Jermsn Mra JW. Patten Mary Wood Avoca Nellie McAndrew Scotch Street A. W. Benscoter Carbondale Hlukely

Pechville News Varied Local Items Report

Frank Richards and Charles Mack left for Chicago in search of work. Burglars stole a ton of flour from BH J Cummings store room. no trace found. Water turned on at the public fountain and a dipper is advised. Broad family and Harry Menry spent time near Waymart. Harry Gard returned from Niagara Falls. Sunday school plans Lake Lodore excursion on June 2. Arnold and Gayne returned from Sickler’s pond trip.

Frank Richards Charles Mack Chicago BH. J. Cummings W. J. Broad Winfield Harry Menry Waymart Alr Harry Gard Niagara Falls Schoos Lake Lodore W. Arnold William Gayne Sickler's Pand

Peckville visitor and local events noted in town

Archbald Miss Jennie Harris visited Peckville Friday while Miss Bertha Callaway visits Beranton relatives. Presbyterian Sunday School children rehearse for Children's Day with exercises set for Sunday evening June 15. George Dunn of Jermyn made a business call Saturday. The Walsh residence on Monroe Street welcomed a new daughter. E T Philbin visited Carbondale on Saturday.

Jennie Harris Peckville Bertha Callaway Beranton Presbyterian Sunday School George &. Dunn Jermyn Town Batarday Thomas Walsh Monroe Street E.T. Philbin Carbondale

Scranton Retailers Urge Saturday Noon Close In Summer

A Scranton letter urges merchants to adopt a Saturday noon closing during July and August to ease heat wear on staff. It argues morning shopping aids customers and staff, notes two years of prior practice with positive reception, cites Connolly & Wallace as early adopters, and calls for a broad adoption for better service and morale.

Connolly Wallace Scranton Connolly & Wallace

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