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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1902

Page

2

Crescents Triumph Over Scranton Team 11-8 At Duffy Field

Tony McDonald led nine Scranton players in an afternoon showdown as Carbondale’s Crescents swarmed with seventeen hits to beat Scranton 11 to 8. Harrison pitched well for Carbondale, while Kelleher’s control wobble and key hits from Flannery and McTiernan fueled the victory.

Tony McDonald Scranton Duffy Joe Harrison Luquay's Timnber Creaccents Electric City Carbondale Scranton Rooters Price Archbard Phliyers Kelleher Wicked Daving Moore McDowall McAndrew Welleher Crescents Harrison Scranten Tem Crane Culkin Madenspacher Beranton

A Doctor's Experience with Coffee and Postum

A doctor cites coffee as a hidden health risk and touts Postum as a remedy. A man aged 42 describes nervous breakdown, fatigue, and weight gain before switching to Postum, reporting better sleep, energy, and health for himself and his two children at home in Warfield, West Virginia.

Postum

Carbondale Mourns James B McTighe Popular Citizen Dies

James B McTighe a longtime Carbondale resident dies suddenly at his South Main Street home after three days of illness. He founded the Bik cafe and helped organize local clubs including the Crescents Social Club and Andrew Mitchell hose company. Survived by his mother Mrs Catherine McTighe sister Mrs G F Walsh of Scranton and brother John McTighe. Funeral set for St Rose Church with high requiem Mass and burial in St Rose Cemetery.

James B. MecTighe Mr. McTighe McTighe South Main Street MeTrghe Mr McTighe Carbondale Bernard Catherine McTighe Scranton Ald John McTighe West James B. McTighe St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery

Mischief by Last Chance mules causes local damage case

A frisky group of mine mules from Last Chance sparked trouble after racing to Carbondale. They uprooted plants, damaged hydrangia bushes, broke a garden fence, and staged a mule cakewalk through Clark Hetzel’s vegetable yard, drawing a damage suit toward Temple Coal and Iron officials.

Honesdale Temple Coal and Tron Company Carbondale Clark Hetzel Lingcola Avenue Crescents McCalh

Mules Rampage Prompts Damages Claim at Temple City

Mr Hetzel and family disturbed by mules running loose after they broke into a house chief in Morrison s livery yard. Several animals returned to the city and were cared for. Hetzel warns Temple Coal and Iron Co to compensate for mule damage or face further action. A former night watchman has been dismissed, and the mules continue to cause trouble.

Mr. Hetzel Morrison Hetvel Temple Cowl and Iron Company

Carbondale Press Praised For Revived Local Baseball Interest

Hon P A Philbin editor of Archibald Citizen lauds Carbondale newspaper men for sparking a strong baseball season. He notes vibrant public enthusiasm rivals past championships and urges organizers to form a valley league to ensure top quality ball next year.

P. A. Philbin Archibald Citizen Taetic Carbondale Sunsets Crescent Citizen

Will Hubbard Resigns as Ontario and Western Foreman

William Hubbard resigns from the Ontario and Western Mayfield yard foreman post effective this week. Benjamin Stoutenger returns as his successor, a sequence that began when Hubbard moved from the Delaware and Hudson. Hubbard plans next steps in mechanics, with strong prospects ahead.

William Hubbard Ontario and Western Mayfield Yard Hubbard Benjamin Stoutenger Delaware and Pludson Rennie Kinney Stoutenger

Conferees From Wayne Susquehanna Seek Nomination in Carbon Dale

Senatorial conferees from Wayne and Susquehanna counties plan a forenoon meeting at the American House in Carbon Dale to push a long awaited nomination. The group includes C. M. Betz B E H Courtright H N Purley Aleck CW Schaeff Thalph BF Little BE RR Barrett Polk Palmer and state appointees Henry Wilson of Honesdale and William BD Alney of Monrose.

Wayne Susquehanna Carbondale American House Wayne and Honesdale C. M. Betz BE. H. Courtright H. N. Purley Mr. Aleck CW. Schaeff Thalph BF. Little BE. RR. Barrett Polk Palmer State Committee Henry Wilson William Bd, Alney Monrose

Crescents to Meet Dougher's Men at Archbald Morning

Crescents face Archbald on Archbald grounds at 10.30 as Archbald plays this afternoon elsewhere and McDonald and Duggan plan to return to college tonight. A large Carbondale crowd travels with Crescents to back their team amid a strong rivalry and noisy home supporters. The Crescents rely on their heavy batting, and both teams have each won one game in the series.

Sandy's Robinson and Boyd Robinson Hoyle Duff's Hendricks’ Shop Jenson Shop Men Clark Crescents Archbald Ramo McDonald Duggan Carbondallans Archbeld

Bon Ton Social Opens Dancing Class Season

The Bon Ton Social club plans a Friday evening event in the Burke Building to launch its dancing class season. Members are described as prominent town youths who will provide quality refreshments for attendees.

Burke Building Bon Ton Social Club Burke Bon Tors

Happily Surprised Mr Hartman Finds Relief

Anamosa Iowa resident Mr H Hartman reports long recurring summer diarrhoea treated with Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says it stopped the diarrhoea without causing constipation and praises its prompt effect. Sold by all druggists.

H. (. Hartman Anamosa Iowa Chamberlain

Coricura Skin and Scalp Treatment Advertised

An old advertisement touts Coricura products for skin and scalp care. It highlights Coricura Scar, Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent Pills as remedies for irritation, itching, chafing, and inflammatory conditions. It mentions a substitute product and overseas depots with price details and dosage information.

Dance Class Invitation At Burke Building

Sept 24 event invites club patrons and friends to attend a dance class. Prof Collins will cue the dance and instruct several new dances. Prof Firth will play the piano and perform lively dance music.

Burke Collins Firth Willl

Buried in calm at washery man survives

A man named Manner was buried by a four foot slide of calm at Racketbrook washery on Saturday. Rescue workers freed him after about forty five minutes. Water cooled the material and he survived with no serious injuries and was taken home to Park street for care.

Racketbrook Manner Park Street

James Crane Leaves for Villa Nova College to Play Cracking Eleven

Columbus council Y M C A tendered Jimmie Crane a farewell before his departure for Villa Nova College where he will join the crack eleven. Crane, a well known athlete, previously starred on local baseball and football squads. Friends and supporters in Scranton Carbondale and at his hall gathering extended best wishes for his success.

Columbus Council James Crane Villa Nova College Crane Scranton Crescents Jimmie Carbondale

Carbondale High School Off To Slow Start In Season Opener

The Carbondale High School club lost 11 to 0 to White Bridge on Duffy's field. Key players Williams and coach Raynor were out, guard Robinson injured, while Clarence Becker twisted ankle but remained active. Manager Rexford Copeland praised the effort and hinted at upcoming challenges with Windsor and Scranton High School.

Duffy Carbondale White Bridge Williams Raynor Robinson Clarence Becker Rex

Mrs A R Jones Returns From Trenton Health Lapse

Mrs A R Jones went to Trenton New Jersey to join her husband the advertising manager on the True American and returned to Carbondale Saturday afternoon frail health persisted and friends hoped the change would aid her condition though no improvement appeared.

A. R. Jones Trenton N. J Carbondale Jones

Ontario and Western Meet at Duffy Field This Afternoon

A good game of ball is slated for Duffy's field this afternoon. The Ontario and Western team brings players from Carbondale to Flan dock and faces Sam Mendelsohn's May field team. Plannery of the Uyescents, a brake man for Ontario and Western, will be on the field.

Duffy's Ontario and Western Carbondale Flandock Sam Mendelsohn Mayfield Plannery Uyescents

Doctor Downton Joins Thompson Medical Team

Pr. Ernest Downton of the Medical Chirurgical College and Hospital of Philadelphia has located in Thompson. He is identified as a graduate of one of the country’s best medical colleges.

Ernest Downton Medical Chirurgical College and Hospital of Philadelphia Thompson Dr. Downton

Births Record Two Newborns in City Families

In Brooklyn street Mr and Mrs Gus P Simmons welcome a daughter and in Belmont street Mr and Mrs Dennis Fallon welcome a son. The notices indicate two births recently recorded in the local area.

Bern Gus Fpithsimmons Brooklyn Street Dennis Fallon Belmont Street

Local social notes list residents visiting and traveling

Miss Katherine Gilleen, graduate nurse and masseuse, returns from Port Jervis New York. Mr and Mrs L M Smith guesting in Rochester New York. Charles Timmons from South Main Street returns from Atlanticity. C M Burt of New York City visiting town. George H Patterson and Henry Gordon to New York state for hunting. Miss Lila Stewart of Middletown guest of her brother J L Stewart yesterday.

Katherine Gilleen Port Jervis N. Y L. M. Smith Rochester N.Y Charles Timmons South Main Street Atlanticity C. M. Burt New York City Carbondale Steam Laundry George H. Patterson Henry Gordon Napticarborax New York State Lila Stewart Middletown You. Lerday

Jermyn and Mayfield Democratic Primaries Stir Ward Races

Voters in Jermyn and Mayfield held afternoon primaries as fierce battles raged in the Second and Third wards. Delegates named for the county convention include Judd Dono van Pivot ward Forbes Second ward and Willi Loughnes Third ward. The Young Men's Institute nine faces a Duffy's eld team of Ontario and Western employers this afternoon, with railroaders rumored to back the matchup. Mrs. Aldridge Mrs. Overpeck of Wilkes-Barre and daughter Mrs. Smith of Summit N J are visiting guests.

Judd Tonawrrow Thnethy Donovan Joh Forbes Willi Loughnes Young Men's Institute Ontario Kldridge

Meeting Notice and Social Snippets From Mayfield

The report notes a special meeting of Federal union No. 7174 this evening. It lists Prof and Mrs Barrett visiting Scranton friends, David Jenkin in New York City, Miss Margaret Methroane returning to New York, Mr and Mrs George Pendred visiting Heranton, Mrs Tompkine of Bacon street in Carbondale, and Rev Townsend of Carbondale spending time with Jermyn friends.

Byron HH. Jackson Mayfield Federal Union Barrett Scranton David Jenkin Third Street New York City Margaret Methroane New York George Pendred Heranton Tompkine Bacon Street Carbondale Rev.Townsend Jermyn

Funeral of Maviis Miller Held Amid Floral Tributes

The funeral was held yesterday at 2 PM from his Martin Street home with Rev. Charles Lee of Carbondale officiating. A quartet performed songs and pallbearers included Marvin Myers and Thomas Coohleun among others. Burial was in Protestant Cemetery. Miss Vera Sullivan returned home to Dover after visiting Miss Catherine Foo. Two baseball games were scheduled today: Carbondale vs Archibald at 10:80 AM and Olyphant vs Archbuld at 4 PM.

Maviis Miller Martin Street Charles Lee Carbondale Willian van Doren C. W. Gerbig J. W. Beck Henry Myers Marvin Myers Thomas Coohleun Henry Olle Mathias Spelcher Won Callaway Patriek Scanton O'Boyle Geo Stink Win Ota Independent Order of Odd Fellows Vera Sullivan Missy Catherin Foo Dover Archibald Olyphant Arehlbuld

Death toll in Blakelyn and Olyphant claimed by 28 year old Mrs Thomas

Alice, wife of Dr. Thomas and daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Phillips, died aged 28 after a lingering illness. She leaves a husband, her parents, three sisters, one brother and a five month old daughter. Funeral set for 1 PM from her parents home on Scott Avenue with interment at Union Cemetery. Other items note visits, a separate funeral for James Maloney at his grandmother’s home, and various local social notices.

Blakelyn Olyphant Alice Dr. Thomas D.C. Phillips Scott Avenue Ao Your Aid Mr. Thomas Calvinistic Methodist Church Union Cemetery Lauren Hore Dunmore May Ferguson Fackawinna Street Alice Rapeon Wilkes-Barre Matthew Mackey James Maloney P. J. Maloney Delaware Hudson Bridget Moran Sanderson Street St. Patrick Cemetery Levi Patterson FL Mills Carbondale Yeaterday Walter Dil and Willan Dill Philadelphia Jennie Voyle Lackawanns Street J. A. Hull Shamokir

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the News of Carbondale Eharrison H Crescents Flannery McTiernan Hopkins Monaghan Tiernan Pannonn Plagnersy Aya Vhavrtaan Metlernan Klanners de Uhierrisen Finnniere McAldrew Cuff O Liopkins Mittenspachier Laer, Cie Trioe Pitcher Reed Cutt Jas. B. M. Tighe Bouquet The Will Hubbard Ben Stoutenger Dougher BON Ton Social Connolly & Wallace Aton’s Shopping Center Connolly & Wallace's Washington Ave Jimmie Crane Denver America Tayabita Food Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Jermyn and Mayfield
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