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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1902

Page

2

Our Pets Crescents Triumph Over Alumni in Two Games

The Crescents shut out the Scranton Alumni in a doubleheader at Duffy's field. Morning: Hyde Parkers win 7 to 2 behind Owney and Fee struggles. Afternoon: a dominant 10 to 0 display with Harrison, Tropp, and Cuff sparking a sharp fielding attack. About 6,000 fans witness the strong comeback.

Scranton Jack Fee Crescents Duffy's Field Crescentia Tathustiasis McAndrew Fee Owney Hyde Park Everyody Joseph Harrison Joe Harrison Genie Tropp Hyde Parkers Crescens Morris Emmett Nitchher Murray Rosler Cuff Me'Tilernan Honesdale Rustytowners Hyde Duffy McTiernan Boone Hill Sandy Banks South Side Central City Allen

Crescents Rally Halfback Flannery, Rosler Spark Scranton Attack

In a Scranton exhibition, Flannery made four sensational catches in center field aiding the Crescents as Rosler and Monaghan led a hot hitting effort. Trapp and Phannery made key plays in the field while Morris anchored in second base and Jimmie Murray at short delivered tight defense.

Flannery Fay Loft Center Hilly Joe Rosler Seranton Fame Trapp Scranton Phannery Crescents Monaghan Rosler Jeffries Phillips O Mer Ile Morris Jimmie Murray McTiernan Billy Mett

Preachers Children Benefit From Grape Nuts Cure

A prominent minister's wife reports her eight year old daughter suffered bowel trouble until five months of using Grape Nuts. The family switched to one breakfast cereal and described improved health, a plump child, and hearty appetite. The Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan supplied the endorsement.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Hitting feats and standout players at Carbondale diamond

Morning and afternoon sessions showed Crescenta and Carbondale hitters producing multiple extra base hits including two two baggers and two three baggers among ten hits. George Cure's two two base hits and one three base hit headline a strong day while Phillips made 34 chances with only three errors and Sport Thomas of Scranton earns praise as a lively all around player.

McAndrew Crescenta George Cure Smmett Flannery Phillips Hyde Park Thomas Scranton Carbondale

Nathan Hale in Carbondale Grand debut draws praise

The 1902 03 season opened at the Grand in Carbondale with Howard Kyle presenting Clyde Fitch’s Nathan Hale. The veteran company returned to favor as the patriotic play pleased a large, enthusiastic audience. Curtain calls followed each act, and the renovated theatre drew accolades for Manager Byrne.

Carbondale Grand Howard Kyle Clyde Fitch Nathan Hale Kyle Byrne

Labor Day Observed Quietly in Carbondale Amid Coal Strike

Carbondale showed a subdued Labor Day with no formal celebrations. Many visitors went to Scranton or Lake Lodore, while Duffy's field hosted Crescents versus Alumni with over 6,000 spectators. The Grand hosted Howard Kyle in Nathan Hale, opening the dramatic season, and the Burk building saw a dance for about 150 young people.

Carbondale Scranton Lake Lodore Duffy's Field Crescents Grand Howard Kyle Nathan Huale Brchers Burke

Jesse Bagley Rests in Local Funeral Services

The funeral of Jesse Bagley was held yesterday from his Belmont street residence. He was laid to rest with Masonic rites at Maplewood cemetery. Rev. Charles Lee and Rev. FP Sawyer officiated as Carbondale lodge Masons attended the services and honored him as a respected citizen and loyal friend.

Jesse Bagley Belmont Street Masonic Order Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church A. Sawyer Trinity Church Carbondale Lodge Masong Maplewood Cemetery

Rustytown Backer Bets On Team After Loss

Hampton, once tied to Carbondale and Alumni Park, now in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is a strong Rustytown supporter. He reportedly bet heavily on the Rustytown squad yesterday and plans a trip to Carbondale today to face questions from colleagues on the Delaware and Hudson road after Rustytown’s defeat.

Ftuel Hampton Carbondale Alumni Park Honesdale Billy Miller Rustytown

George J. Henton Closes Travel Career After Severing Ties

George J. Henton, a famed traveling salesman, has severed his connections with his longtime employer. The move ends a notable chapter in his decades of field work across the region.

George J. Henton

Cholera Morbus Urges Quick Treatment and Prevention

Mrs E H Delano of Durant Michigan reports severe cholera morbus attacks but relies on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief. She has used two bottles in four years and asserts it defeats even dangerous cases. Available from all druggists.

Mra E. H. Delano Durant Mich Chamberlain

Salesman Benton Joins Allen Ditchett Company

Benton leaves R C Williams and Co to join Allen Ditchett Co New York successors to Sout Spencer Co. He brings wide trade connections and strong sales ability. Territory remains in the valley with headquarters in Carbondale and promises of large patronage for his new employers.

R. C. Willams & Co New York City Allen Ditchett Company Sout, Spencer & Co Benton Carbondale

Rustytown Archbalds Clash In Fearful Lake Lodore Scramble

Archbald correspondents pipe loudly as Rustytown and Archbalds meet in a bald Lake Lodore event described as a fearful slaughter. Benny Hessling is noted for bravely taking bumps while the Rustytown side suffers a lopsided 12 to 5 finish amid umpire wrangling and crowd reaction.

Rustytown Lake Lodore Benny” Hessling Benny Hessling Johnny Dougher Honesdalers

Illness Affects Henry Kennedy Jr at South Main Home

Henry Kennedy Jr. is seriously ill at his residence on South Main Street as local caregivers monitor his condition. No additional details are provided about he or his family.

Henry Kennedy, Jr South Main Street

Jermyn and Mayfield Community Roundup

Yesterday was a general holiday with stores closed and residents out of town. The Sacred Heart church plans a choir reorganization with Miss Sadie Timlin as organist. School resumes after vacation. Local figures, sports, and visits noted, including the Young Men's Institute baseball trip to Minooka and performances by the Lawrence band in Servanton.

Philip Baker John R. Jones Main Street Congregation of Sacred Heart Church Sadie Timlin Hemelright Clyde Hell New Jersey Jermyn John Maynard Ruth South Main Street Duryea Mary Swick Gertrude Davis New York Young Men's Institute Minooka

Local Notes From Olyphant and Surrounding Towns

Daily social notes list residents and visitors across Olyphant Kingston Shickshinny Green Ridge Susquehanna Blweet Gelatt Norwicht and nearby areas. Names include Miss Marie Sarge Miss Katie OHare Bert Davis Samuel Roe Edith Corwin L D Martin Ethelbert Jones May Evans Lillian Taylor Nellie Gallagher Alice Kelly and others visiting relatives friends and returning from trips.

Joseph Patten Lake Chapman John Probert Delaware Street Kingston Marie Sarge Shickshinny Katie O'Hare Paterson N. J Neal O' Boyle May Evans Lillian Taylor Spring Brook L. D. Martin Barbara Ferguson New York Edith Corwin Green Ridge Ethelbert Jones Norwich Edward Jones Flossie Evans Susquehanna Blweet Gelatt Samuel Roe Brooklyn Bert Davis Will Tobias South Gibson Robert Lewsley Carbondale Nellie Gallagher Alice Kelly Stroudsburg

Archbald School Board elects new teachers

At a special meeting Miss Mame Price was chosen to replace resigning C A Burke and will teach at Ridge. Miss Della Dougher will teach at Edgerton. School opens this morning as others visit townsfolk recount local sports and leisure.

Mame Price C. A. Burke Burke Della Dougher Edgerton Miss Price the Ridge James Eggert Metuchen N. J J. H. Battenberg Scranton Walter Luer Germania Louise Bishop Carbondale William Howley Lake Lodore Honesdale Hannah Cavanaugh Alice Atlantic City

Jopling Family Reunion Reported in Scranton Area

Peckville residents Mr and Mrs James Jopling with children Edna Claude and Harold attended the Jopling reunion at West Scranton last week. Mr and Mrs William Rooke and daughter Edith and son also attended as did W Lathrop and Miss Pearl Treverton of Beranton who called on their...

James Jopling Edna Claude Harold Academy Street William Rooke Edith Jopling West Scranton W. ©. Lathrop Miss Pearl Treverton Beranton

Community Visits and Family Travels in Scranton Area

A string of social calls and visits across Scranton area towns including Misa Miuude Treverton on Main street. Mrs. John Reese of West Scranton visits her son, while Mrs. Decker and children from Nicholson visit George and Mrs. Clark on Brook street. Grace Day and daughter Grace return from Niagara Falls. Muriel Evans visits Cora Hendricks on Academy street. William Miller and family return from Nagareth. Edward Evans and daughter return from Ocean Grove after a ten day stay.

Misa Miuude ‘Treverton Main Street Mary Hilda Swick Jermyn John Reese West Scranton Decker Nicholson Stubbs George Clark Brook Street John Day Grace Niagara Falls Muriel Evans Providence Cora Hendricks Academy Street William Miller Bel) Place Nagareth Edward Evans Blakely Ocean Grove

Taylor Mine Locals Lead Parade in Scranton

Taylor Mine locals 901 1013 and 1649 strutted in a strong parade at Scranton. Public schools in the borough reopen this morning after summer vacation. The term is extended to ten months from nine. Four events followed.

Taylor, Pyne

Local News and Notes from Lincoln Heights Community

Two teachers resign and pew school at Lincoln Heights nears completion with occupancy planned by the 11th. Peter Roberts, former Old Forge president, dies at his daughter's home on Oxford Street. funeral set for Wednesday afternoon. Victoria Silk factory promoters visit High Street as machinery is installed. Notable visitors include Arthur English and Miss Reed from New York. residents travel and recoveries noted among neighbors.

Lincoln Heights Peter Roberts Old Forge Oxford Street High Street Megsra Charles EE. Davis Simon Revdy J. W. Sando M. F. Sando Victoria Suk Arthur English Miss Reed New York City B. O. Jones Main Street James Morris Grove Street Lake Winola Thomas Murnett Tinton Street Rdinonson Alfred Bunfield

Satin and Taffeta Sale in All Colors

A sale offers satins and taffetas in regular 15 18 and 20 cent prices. Satin faced material advertised in assorted colors and finishes.

Fancy Corded, Liberty and Lat in 65 cent quality

A brief line notes a stock or description of fabrics labeled Fancy Corded Liberty and Lat in with a price tag of 65 cents. The item appears as a retail or catalog entry without further context or details.

Town Gossip Notes From Nearby Visitors

Miss Edith Williams of Washington street hosted a guest. Miss Maud Anderson of Green Ridge visited friends in town yesterday. Itichaard Gendall of Crawford New Jersey called on friends in town Sunday. Mr and Mrs J L Davin of Wilkes-Barre were guests of relatives in town yesterday.

Edith Williams Washington Street Maud Anderson Green Ridge Itichaard Gendall Crawford N. J J. L. Davin Wilkes- Barre

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