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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1902

Page

2

Sensation at Carbondale Council Meeting Causes Resignation

City Engineer F E Kupp abruptly resigns effective Sept 15 after accusing Select Councilman John Davis and Common Councilman Robert Whitfield of interference with his duties. He details alleged harassment and sidewalk disputes in the Third ward, sparking a heated exchange before remaining firm. He notes an offer from another city and hints at future railway work with Burke Bros in Scranton.

F. E. Kupp John Davis Robert Whitfield Carbondala Select Council F. E B. Kupp Kupp Third Ward Robert 8. Whitfield Davis Humphrey Bvard Solomon Carbondale Fletcher Dr. Fletcher Mr. Mannion Council Washington Street Whitfield Mr. Davis Mr. Kupp Hedvand Davie Scranton Mbosic Lake Burke Bros Common Council Supreme Court Finance Committee

Useful Anywhere A Way to Prevent Car Sickness

A man describes relief from motion sickness after traveling to California. He credits Grape-Nuts with maintaining appetite, strengthening his health, and even gaining five pounds. The ad claims the cereal digests well, preserves strength, and improves the brain with regular use.

California Battle Creek Mich

Board of Health Appointees Confirmed in Carbondale

Carbondale selects council confirmed most mayoral appointees to the board of health after months of waiting. George W Norris declined. Dr John A Kelly Patrick Wart P G McDonough and Hart named to replace others with terms ranging one to five years.

Carbondale Board of Health Tribune Select Council O'Neill George W. Norris Solomon John A. Kelly Patrick Wart Alex, Wylie P. G. McDonough E. H. W. Burke Hart John P. Collins

West Side Browns Set To Clash At Duffy Field This Afternoon

The West Side Browns, neighbors of Eddie McTierney, prepare to finish a weather delayed game at Duffy Field with Tappon pitching Kelleher. Susquehanna’s Pets host a visit from Carbondale Crescents while week of local matchups stoke hard fighting for weekend honors. Smaltz is expected to return to Susquehanna Stars after leaving Tamaqua. Honesdale may skip the trip to Susquehanna this week despite strong town pride.

West Side Browns Duffy Browns Eddie McTierney Tappan Kelleher Crescents Susquehanna Whitney Slys Carbondale Crescents Smaltz Tamaqua Stars J. Smaltz Susquehanna Stars

Hotel Bills All In Defeat Brokers On Duffy Field

The Hotel Bills team led by Joe Monahan beat the Brokers after taking a quick early lead on Duffy's field. With a 15-6 score at the end of the ninth, Haley's pitching overwhelmed the Bills while Monahan and Williams contributed in the sixth inning to drive the game.

Razorbacks Joe Monahan Duffy Williams Haley Bills

Scranton Team Barreling For Next Match After Loss

Manager Wirth says the nine defeated was not the regular local team and that several Scranton players joined the game while a different aggregation from the Carbondallans previously defeated is in reserve. He notes Sunday play was not planned but the Pets can be met any other day for any stakes.

Whitney Honesdale Susquehanna Wirth Scranton Carbondallans Tribune Billy

Controversy Over Rematch Attracts Local Attention

In a heated exchange, Fox, Frants, Madenapacher and Perris lead the top half of aemi players in a hard loss. The proposal to play again for a large purse draws Crescenta Will Inelnt to host semi squads on Duffy's field. A victory before 5,000 fans would outshine an 800 turnout. Manager Wirth could repay the gesture by bringing his team to Carbondale. the call goes to Billy.

Fox Frants Madenapacher Perris Aemi Tappan Crescenta Duffy Diamond Flats Wirth Carbondale Billy

Berean Baptist Church to Resume Work Tonight

The regular covenant meeting of the Berean Baptist church will be held this evening at 7 90 and will be in charge of the pastor. The gathering marks the reopening of church work after vacation and a large attendance from members and the congregation is desired.

Berean Baptist Church

Weather brings large vacation crowds to Erie excursions

With sunny forecasts September should supply ample sunshine. The rainy season is over and a heavy exodus to resorts is under way. Railroads report larger than expected bookings for Erie's Toronto fair excursion on Friday and the $2 New York excursion on Saturday evening to see Coney Island. The Delaware and Hudson excursion to Saratoga today is well patronized.

Erie New York Coney Island Delaware and Hudson Saratoga

Post Office Letter List for Carbondaole September 4 1902

A Municipal notice lists remaining letters for unknown recipients at Carbondaole post office dated September 4 1902. Names include Thompson Jr Mrs John Deblworth Gallagher William May Rosetta Muir Mrs J H Riv enburg Winifred Proctor Stella Booth Gertrude Coleman Elizabeth Healey Verla Thomas foreign Michael Dzurbas and J H Thomas Postmaster.

Carbondaole Thompson, Jr John Deblworth Gallagher William May Rosetta Muir J. H. Rivenburg Winifred Proctor Stella Booth Gertrude Coleman Elizabeth Healey Verla Thomas Michael Dzurbas J. H. Thomas

Rankin and Smith Wed at Cortland Avenue Home

Miss Alpha Rankin and Rexford Smith married at the bride's parents home on Cortland avenue by Rev. Charles Lee last night. Miss Elipha Rankin served as bridesmaid and Stanley Smith as groomsman. The couple departed for New York yesterday evening.

Alpha Rankin Rexford Smith Cortland Avenue Charles Lee Elipha Rankin Stanley Smith Mrs. Smith New York

Mrs Burich 80 Dies After Six Weeks Illness

Mrs Burich aged 80 passed away after a six weeks illness last night.

Local Notes and Visits From Scranton Area

Walter Fletcher ill and Miss Cora Giles back from Honesdale. Mrs Stoutinger hosts her daughter in Anthracite block. Marl Brink heads to Syracuse for relatives. Rev Lindsay, ex of this city, visits Attorney Louis Gramer. Mary Gillen Justina Walsh and Helen Monahan in Scranton yesterday. Frank Kilpatrick returns from Duarte avenue to Rochester. Nettie Burdick vacationing at Jamestown and Chautauqua. Thomas Larkin from Scranton visits Carbondale before studies at Niagara. Anna Wade returns from vacation in New York Philadelphia Boston. John Newton navy chief leaves Avoca for Annapolis. Alice O Malley returns to Scranton. Mamiearly to visit a few weeks.

Walter Fletcher W. W. Fletcher Cora Giles Honesdale Stoutinger Marl Brink Syracuse N. Y Mr. Lindsay Louis Gramer Mary Gillen Justina Walsh Helen Monahan Scranton M. Boland Chicago P. Campbell South Spring Street Maud Clemo South Main Stret Moscow Ethel Scott Fernhall Crystal Lake Frank Kilpatrick Duarte Avenue Rochester Nettie Burdick Carden West Side Anna Wade Boston Tea Company New York City Philadelphia Boston John Newton United States Navy Chier N. Moon Canaan Street Avoca Annapolis Alice O'Malley Martin T. O'Malley Mamiearly Seventh Avenue

Asthma Cure Claims Public Endorsements From Readers

A letters style notice touts Ly Schiffmunis Asthma Cure with testimonials from Rev G J Taylor Washburn Alabama and a Hay Fever sufferer praising relief after first uses. Mrs Martha Simorson of Laingsburg Michigan requests a free trial package via Dr Behiffman Box 895 St Paul Minnesota.

G. J. Taylor Washburn Martha Simorson Laingsburg Mich C. Stamp Dr. Behiffman St. Paul Minn

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Mrs Draper Testimony

Mrs Charles Draper of 424 Hickory Street reports acute backache and swelling tied to kidney problems. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Matthews Bros drug store she saw relief within three days and claims a complete cure, endorsing Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.

Charles Draper Hickory Etregt Dean Matthews Bros Price Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. C United States Doan

Borough News In Brief and Local Appointments

Dr Fulton from Scranton visited town for a medical consultation with Dr Shields. The borough council will meet tomorrow evening. The Young Men's Institute team traveled to Minooka yesterday. Efforts are underway to bring the Honesdale team here next Tuesday with expenses guaranteed by public contributions. John R Jones will receive contributions at Rushbrook Drug. Miss Mamie Edmunds left for Pierce's College Philadelphia.

Erty Lodge Duffy Rushbrook P. H. Bergan Huntington Mamie Edmunds Mayfield Pierce’s College Philadelphia

Browns Top Green Ridge Amateurs In Local Win

Olyphant defeated Green Ridge Amateurs 14 to 8 on the local ground before about 2,000 fans. Mahon pitched four shutout innings, while Bray allowed eight runs. Many local residents visited or returned from travels, including Jacob Ginberg visiting old acquaintances and several locals leaving for Bloomsburg Normal school or returning from trips to New York and Wales.

Browns Green Ridge Mahon Olyphant Walsh Bray Kelly Tom Stroudsburg John Reese Wales Mary Dunleavey Passaic Theresa Lalley Archbald B. O'Hara Katie Nealon New York Ethel Shearer Coatsville John McKnight South Scranton P. V. Donnelly Carbondale Edith Richards Providence Mrs. Jenkins Lackawanna Street John Kilcullen Dunmore Street

Peckville Social Notes and Post Office List

Mrs Plumer and grandson from Green Ridge visited Mr and Mrs John Callender on Academy street. Miss Winifred Berry will start teaching at Brown Hollow on Monday. Labor Day prevented last Monday’s council meeting. next meeting set for September 8. Mrs John Reese returned from West Scranton visit. Mrs Harry DeVond and Miss Ada Donley of Archbald called locally. Unclaimed mail list includes Joe Glynn Bert Muehler Marily Cibak Jan Padey John Starko Andy Yadynura. please advertise and present list date.

West Scranton Harry DeVond Ada Donley Laurel Street Archbald Peckville Joe Glynn Bert Muehler Mahrly Cibak Jan Padey John Starko Andy Yadynura

Social visitors and residents greet town chatter

ARCHBALD Mrs. Sarah Sweeney of Green Ridge visited Tuesday. Burr Wall returns to Montdale after a pleasant visit. Miss Tessie Dunleavy of Scranton visits Miss Mary Healey on Malin street. Mrs. John Cook of Scranton visits Tuesday. Miss Cora Miller of Carbondale visits relatives in town. Miss Margaret Coolican visits Carbondale yesterday. Mrs. W F Davenport spent yesterday with relatives in Honesdale. Mrs. P J Vighe was a Carbondale visitor yesterday.

Sarah Sweeney Green Ridge Burr Wall Montdale Tessie Dunleavy Scranton Mary Healey Malin Street John Cook Cora Miller Carbondale Margaret Coolican W. FP. Davenport Honesdale P. J. Vighe

Elmhurst News Notes And Local Arrivals

Rev George Greiss of Allentown is ill with typhoid fever at the home of his brother in law Dr J W Knedler. Mr and Mrs Jay Stanton move into Mrs Curtis house on Main street. Miss Bertha Grimes visits parents. School opened Tuesday with an enrollment of one hundred.

George Greiss Allentown J. W. Knedler Jay Stanton Curtis Main Street Bertha Grimes

Local Notes On Residents And Visitors In The Area

Eleven pupils in the primary department are noted plus several visitors. Miss Scott returns from Lewisburg after three weeks visiting Mrs. G. W. Beale. H Burroughs of Washington, D. C. stays with A. B. Wil line. Miss Alice Buckingham of Scranton visits cousin Miss Bessie Buckingham. Miss Daisy Huber of Scranton visits Mrs. L. W. Partridge. Mildred Shoemaker leaves for Lathrop Susquehanna county to teach. Nettle Evang succeeds her at the post office. F. A. Page’s new residence nears completion for next week occupancy. Mr. and Mrs. BE Addleton and niece of Dunmore visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shaffer. The Baptist church re-papered inside and outside to be repainted. Hall and Abbott of Scranton did the work.

Scott G. W. Beale Lewisburg H. Burroughs Washington, D. C A. B. Willine Alice Buckingham Scranton Bessie Buckingham Daisy Huber L. W. Partridge Mildred Shoemaker Lathrop Susquehanna County Nettle Evang F. A. Page H. Addleton Dunmore Lewis Shaffer Baptist Church Messrs. Hall and Abbott

Clerks Game Deciding Bust Between Borough and Old Forge

The deciding game of bust between the borough clerks and Old Forge was played yesterday afternoon at Riverside and won by the visitors 10 to 7. A large crowd attended the interesting contest. John T. Jenkins, principal of No. 2 school, moved his family from Jermyn to Llewellyn's block on Main street. May Phillips of Taylor street and her guest Flannah Prastor of Dorrancetown visited friends in Providence Tuesday.

Old Forge Riverside John T. Jenkins No. 2 School Jermyn Llewellyn’s Main Strent May Phillips Taylor Street Flannah Prastor Dorrancetown Providence

Cholera Morbus Warning and Remedy Endorsement

A Durant Michigan resident, Mrs KE H Delano, warns of cholera morbus as a highly dangerous disease and shares that she has relied on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for four years, using two bottles with quick relief. She urges keeping the remedy on hand for instant sale by all druggists.

Mra. KE. H. Delano Durant Mich

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the News of Carbondale THE G. W. Norris Duffy's Whit Byrne Kilhullen Lee E. Burke Cgutmany Hatley A McGarry McBann Secdessenres Brennan Billy Wirth Gays Things Berean Church Rankin-Smith Burich Jermyn and Mayfield Thomas Mayne Frank L. Freas Cemetery Association Court Lily Elmhurst Connolly & Wallace Anton’s Shopping Paris Washington Avenue Wastell Meldrum, Scott & Co., Sonnerve Taylor Keller Zanzibar Keller & VanDyke
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