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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1895

Page

10

Honesdale Bicycle Meet Highlights Scranton Wins

The Maple City wheelmen meet in Honesdale featured CC Miner and W. H. Crago taking open and 2.0 class wins while Charles Coleman of Scranton set a 1.02 1-5 exhibition mile record for 16 year olds. Scranton riders claimed several prizes as Green Ridge Wheelmen paced the scratch races.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Maple City Wheelmen Scranton CC. T. Miner New York State Charlie Coleman W. H. Crago Coleman Charles Coleman Scranton Bicycle Club Green Ridge Keller Thomas K. Lee Carbondale H. A. van Horn Ed C. Coons Elwit T. Miner Binghamton Ben Keller William Dunn F. C. Ham Vee J. Weber Pittston Wayne Pike FP. A. Dittrich Charles Hartung Frank Carlin Hawley Crago William H. Crago BR. F. Keller R. V. White T .Miner Charles Coleai C. T. Milner B. F. Keller W. M. Dunn Gregory and White Stearns Myles Gibbons Stearns Bicycle Company Syracuse E. C. Stearns Gibbons

Providence Races Sets New New England Pace Record

A feature at Narragansett Park in Providence R I today was the breaking of the New England record for three consecutive heats in the 2.10 pacing class. The event drew local interest as drivers and horses competed for the historic marks.

New Eagland Providence R. 1 Narragansett Park New England

Scranton Bicycle Club Football Schedule Listed

The Scranton Bicycle Club has arranged ten football games for its eleven from Sept 26 to Dec 7 with three away games. The schedule includes matchups against Brandeis Normal School, Elmira, Beranton, and Wilkes-Barre, among others, with home and away dates to be confirmed.

Scranton Discyele Club Scranton Bicycle Club Lermnion Pt 33 Btroudeburg Normal School Octbicyte Athletic Club Elmira Ee University Beranton Hamonin Ghamokin Barepap Yeaa ‘Ovperance ’ Athletic Club

Philadelphia vs England Opens With 234 in First Inning

The international cricket match in Philadelphia opens with Philadelphia posting 234 as Cambralgetatord top scores with 80. Play will resume tomorrow to continue the contest.

England Philadelphia Retine Hing

Six Leaders Duel as Baltimore Slips and Louisville Triumph

A tight National League race sees six clubs in close chase with Baltimore losing and Louisville winning yesterday. Cleveland’s victory narrows Baltimore’s lead to ten points while one week remains, keeping the outcome uncertain. Standings list Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, New York, Cincinnati, Washington, Louisville in a tense finish as teams push for the title.

Baltimore Louisville Cleveland Ousé Chicago Soaten Brooklyn Vittsburg New York Cincinnati Washington Slaist Louis Cincinn R. HE Cincinnti Louieville Chicago Oon Hatterles Brektenstein Otten Parker and Kittridge Emalie Philadelphia Ashe Washington Batterleas Orth and Grady Gilroy Molesworth McGuire Murray R. H.E. Brooklyn Stein Dalley McMahon Robinson Gumbert Clarkson Eoatote RE. H.E. Boston Hurat R. HE Pittsburg Tratteros Young Zimmer Hawley Merrett Jeyne Mc Donald

Orange Defeats Scranton in Darkened Inning Collapse

The Orange Athletic club beat Scranton in Orange on September 20 as a careless first inning doomed Scranton. Midget Murphy of the New Yorks played third base for Orange. game ended 4 to 6 when darkness halted play.

Orange N. J Orange Athletic Club Scranton Murphy New Yorks Scrantons R. H.B Sheenhut Coogan Parnett Smith

Ten Dollars Against Two Cents That This Score Is Incorrect

Wilkes-Barre game score dispute noted with teams Hazleton and Batteries featuring players Jordan Westlake Kutar and Digeina. Officials logged incorrect score at Hagleton arena with a dispute ongoing.

Hagleton R. Hae Hazleton Wilkes-Barre Jorjan Westlake Kutaner Digeina

Providence Beats Springfield for First Atebert Cup Victory

Providence defeated Springfield 7 to 1 in the fourth game of the Atebert cup series, securing its first win of the series.

Providence Springfield

Amatetur Bag e Ball: Local Teams Schedule Tryouts

The Green Ridge Senators challenge the Morning Glories of Sumamore to a game on their grounds Tuesday September 4 at 29 P.M. The Eurekas of the North End compete Thursday September 5 and the Populares of Moosic play Saturday September 4. They seek a game with the Olyphant Browns.

Amatetur Green Ridge

Baseball club treasurer vanishes amid cash shortage

Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania September 20 Frank Kelly financial secretary of the Wilkes-Barre baseball club disappeared after leaving town Tuesday. A shortage was found in his books and is expected to reach about $1,000. Kelly also worked as bookkeeper and cashier at the Evening Leader daily for twelve years. His dealings with Editor Bogert are reported as straight.

Wilkes-Barre Frank Kelly Wilkes- Barre Kelly Evening Leader Bogert

Freedman Talks Trade Plans for Boston Ball Club

Andrew J. Freedman, president of the New York Base Ball club, arrived in Boston and hinted at trades for Boston players including Rush for Nichols. He faults player behavior, praises stricter discipline, and says he wants a manager focused on bench work rather than player-managers.

Boston Andrew J. Freedman New York Adama Nichols Dad Clark Philadelphia Nash

Hanlon’s lone praise and big league move teased

Freedman dismissed most Eastern League players as trial fodder and good enough only for a big league trial. He praised Hanlon as a standout and suggested purchasing the release of catcher McAuley of Providence and center fielder Jones of Springfield, signaling a possible major roster change.

Hanlon Freedman McAuley Providence Jones Springfield

Diamond Dust and Front Office Moves Stir Baseball Circles

The piece reports Shearon of Buffalo sold to Cleveland and manager Jack Chapman seeking to sell the Toronto franchise. West Inka may be signed by Philadelphia while questions arise over Dement’s eligibility with the Torontos. McMahon suffers a finger injury affecting pitching, and Cleveland papers critique Frank De Haas Hobson for pushing exhibition games on off days. A Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland tug is noted with hostile crowd scenes in Cleveland coverage.

Shearon Buffalo Cleveland Jack Chapman Toronto West Inka Louisville Phillies Washington Dement Torontos Young Powers Coerstoe Subis McMahon Cleveland Press Frank de Haas Hobson Baltimore Orioles

Brisk Hype Builds Around Looming Fight Cards

London hosts anticipation as George Lablanche, the Marine, arrives to challenge anyone at 18 pounds, eyeing the Crau- Creedon Neht winner. Australian bantam Jimmy Anthony arrives from California pending arrangements to fight Pummer, or maybe Sammy Kelly for a long series. A wild scene on Surf Avenue ends with Charley White and entourage chasing a cab after a mock fire alert. Jem Mace recalls a controversial bout with Charley Mitchell.

George Lablanche London Jimmy Anthony California Fleht Pummer Sammy Kelly Ainish Fitzsimmons Surf Avenue Challe Charley White Hon Griffo Weiter New York Jem Mace Mirror of Life Charley Mitchell Mitchell Mave Jones

Ring legends map a boxing tour and benefit night

Jim Daly engages Corbett as sparring partner or plans a Madison Square Garden benefit. John L. Sullivan eyes a farewell tour starting in September with Paddy Ryan likely as partner. Sulli van aims to fund debts and buy a New England farm while Schaefer appears in Chicago after cable car injuries at a benefit for demented player J Randolph Helser.

Jim Daly Corbett Noble Madison Square Garden Dallas John L. Sullivan United States Charles E. Davies Paddy" Ryan Sullivan Hiadette New England Schaefer Chicago W. A. Splake Superior Billard Hall J. Randolph Helser Wizlard

Alleged Witch Clara Baker Marries in Ohio

Clara Baker, known for a prior attack of witchcraft and vomiting two snakes, has married in Portsmouth Ohio. She says her husband is proof against witches and she will not be affected again.

Clara Baker Portsmouth Clara Baker

Local Family Notes From Berwick and Nearby Towns

Flerce Conners returns home after several weeks with his parents in Berwick. Harry Conners and Slater Rachel of Green Ridge visited relatives in town last Sunday. Miss Lulu Mickle remains seriously ill with typhoid fever and is convalescing. Gomer Davies of Priceburg spent part of the week with Will Cairns. Mrs John Brush has spent recent days with friends in Providence. William Oliver of West Pittaton spent Sunday with town friends. W W Winton of Scranton looked after interests in this section last Thursday. William Sutton and wife of Peckville called on his brother Charles this week. Miss Mary Cairns returned home for a ten day visit in New York City.

Flerce Conners Berwick Harry Conners Slater Rachel Green Ridge Lulu Mickle Gomer Davies Priceburg Will Cairns John Brush Providence William Oliver West Pittaton W. W. Winton Scranton William Sutton Peckville Charles Mary Cairns New York City

Humphrey's Specifics Used for Half a Century

Product claims broad medical uses from coughs and bronchitis to headaches and rheumatic pains. The ad lists many conditions and stresses long history and “entire success” with unknown active ingredients.

Ad Offer from Ray's Medical Co for Dr. Humphreys Manual

An advertisement offers the Dr. Humphreys Manual mailed free from Ray's Medical Co. Readies copies priced at 77 cents per grip or six for $1.00, with exceptions noted for certain numbers. Orders prepaid to Missouri or other locations.

Humphrey Ray's Medical CO William 81 New York Royal Medicine CO River Chicago Ill Wee Cole Matthews Bros Draggsia Gorantos

West Side Glows with Fires and Prizes at Hotel Accident

Explosion in Zimmern's Hotel basement after gas plug removal scorched woodwork but caused no serious injury. George Morgan drawing to aid the crippled organizer drew interest. prizes awarded include a mining machine, oak rocker, opera glass, and other items. A broad West Side roundup notes local business notices, school term absences, and social events among residents and tradespeople.

George Morgan Davis’ Hotel Bellevue Anthony Williams R. JM. Hale B. Hughes John Davis Frank Carey John Howalds Patrick Henry William E. Praul John Jenkins FE. E. Hollister Henry Morgan William Williams David Jones John J. McWilliams John Berger Mr. Morgan

Disorder and Fines After Morning Incidents on Emmet and Lackawanna

Sander Oram a Hungarian who interfered with an officer during an arrest on Emmet Street at 4 30 yesterday morning was fined 3 60. James Kane a bus driver argued with a barkeeper at the William Penn hotel on Lackawanna Avenue tore his clothes and refused to pay for drinks and was discharged after promising not to be arrested again. Costanzo Cabriano banana push cart operator on Lackawanna Avenue was arrested brought before Alderman L Post and in default of a 7 fine was sent to county custody for ten days.

Sander Oram Emmet Street James Kane William Penn Hotel Lackawanna Avenue Costanzo Cabriano L. Post

Robbers attack Theodore Very and Dan Rice in village

Theodore Very and veteran showman Dan Rice were robbed and knocked down while returning home. George Molleneux confessed guilt, providing the hidden overcoat location, and the detective bureau holds the case at Montrose jail. A. T. Conger, Scranton lecturer, slated to speak next Tuesday at the opera house.

Theodore Very Dan" Rice George Molleneux Montrose Molleneaux A. T. Conger Scranton Patriotic Order Sons of America Opera House Mira John Jay Louise Pratt Montrose Priday

Peckville Residents and Visitors Noted in Local Briefs

The Consumers' Powder company paid its employees yesterday. Mrs. David Brown returned home after visiting Avoca. Mr and Mrs Joseph G Hell returned from Montreal. Mrs William Page and Mrs John Woo visiting Middletown NY. Rev E C Simpkins called to Moscow for a funeral. Numerous Tuthill family members and others visited Prompton and Scranton. A W Brundage plans an elegant new residence on Martin street. Mrs Charles Miller of Park Place visited her parents. The Nickel Pint Road runs along Lake Erie linking Erie to Fort Wayne.

Hampton Street ‘Methodist Church Charlies Hoover Morris and Son Binghamton George W. Chase North Main Avenue Miles Grace Acker Wyce Seminary James Durkin Jackson Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery M. J. Donohoe No. 16 Mr. Donahoe Galaxy of Scranton Misa Nellie Aoe Hallstead Mrs. Rought Hyde Park Avenue Sss Carrie Decker Conklin Consumers’ Powder Company David Brown Avoca Joseph G. Hell Montreal Canada William Page John Woo Charles Miller Park Place

Castoria Recalled in Nostalgic Ad Snippet

An old promotional phrase highlights Castoria as a familiar remedy for infants and children. The final line notes a continued use as a child grows, implying lasting trust in the product across generations.

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