Significance of Flower Mission Day in local WCTU
The News of Carbondale reports Flower Mission Day explained by Mrs. L W Davis local WCTU Flower Mission superintendent. Miss Casseday inspired Frances Willard after her death to found the plant mission, with June 6 as her birthday observance. This year services were held June 25 with hymns readings prayers and a distribution of eighty three bouquets to the sick plus one presented to Miss Marion Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Davis
Flower Mission
Jonnie Casheday
Loulaville
Kentucky
Jesus
Frances Willard
W. Cc. 1
Casseday
W. Cc. T. UC
Jennie Cassedy
Miss Casseday
E. B. Hendricks
Eva Smith
Brodie
George Stanton
Blower Missions
van Gorder
Helen Watkins
Marlon Mills
Loyal Temperance Legion
Miss Stanton
Miss Stevens
Davis
Blanch Dolph
Marion Mills
Dod
Pioneer City Council Officers Elected in American Mechanics Meeting
The Pioneer City Council No. 2 Junior Order United American Mechanics elected officers including GB Vreehand as junior past councilor PLL Bedell as councilor M Baker as vice councilor Harry Dolph as recording and assistant secretary J Pinch as treasurer James Walker as conductor William Biephens as warden Harry Biephens as sentinel George Dawson as outside sentinel FS Alberty as chaplain and J C artisan. installation set for Friday evening July 1 with special exercises and social emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer City Council
United American Mechanics
GB. Vreehand
PLL
Bedell
M.baker
Harry Dolph
Agsistant
J. Pinch
BE. W. Smith
James Walker
William Biephens
Ingive Sentinel
Harry Biephens
Outside Sentinel
George Dawson
Alberty
Traatee
J.C. Artisan
I State Council
V. J. Finch
Charles BE. Myers
Visithige
Quarantine Maintained Over Smallpox Home on Hospital Street
Sanitary officer Oliver Moffitt and the board of health vow to uphold the quarantine around the Thompsons’ smallpox house on Hospital street even if prosecutions are needed. The stance follows a woman’s attempt last week to break the quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Oliver Moffitt
Board of Health
Thompsons
Hospital Street
Pworth League Rally At Montdale Attracts Local Ladies
Mr and Mrs FP CO Whitelock and Misses Jennie Butler May Pengelly Annie Mamie Stephens Sadie Miller Mrs Robert Blair and T C Robinson attended the Pworth League rally at Montdale Friday. Miss Jennie Butler led the discussion How Can We Develop Our Young People to Active Christian Work.
Forest City Woman Brought Here for Burial Services
The Mate Mrs. Maxey of Forest City was taken to this city yesterday afternoon for burial. Out of town attendants included Mrs. Owens T Reynolds and M B Daniels of West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxey
Forest City
Good Carrier Pigeons Owner Praises Pigeons
Frank Murrin of Seventh Avenue owns many carrier pigeons and feels proud of them. A friend recently claimed the birds were not capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murrin
Seventh Avenue
Reward for J Cheney with Toledo endorsements
A handwritten notice offers one hundred dollars reward and asserts J Cheney is trustworthy after 15 years of acquaintance. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills, listing sellers including druggists and a Toledo address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fros Eney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
Uim
Tol Waldinig
Jinnan
Marvin
Opottle
Pigeons Released in Albany Test Home Message
Four pigeons were sent to Albany in the care of a railroad conductor to test their value. They were released in the capitol city and arrived at the Murrin home four and a half hours after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Capitol City
Murrin
Miss Loretta Fahey to Give Recital in Carbondale
Carbondalians are promised a rare musical treat tomorrow evening as Loretta Fahey of West Scranton, a pupil of Mr Ivana, performs at Prof. Haydn Evans 74 Laurel street. W A Roberts bass of Scranton will assist. he previously sang in Carbondale and served briefly as Berean Baptist Church music director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Carbondale
Evans
Rose Conway
Berean Baptist Church
Lost on Mountain Knights of Columbus Trip Ends in Night Rescue
A Carbondale group from the Knights of Columbus excursion to Lake Ariel encounters a violent storm on the way home. Their wagon becomes stuck, lanterns appear, and a Wayne County farmer guides them to Prompton and a stable where they arrive exhausted after a soggy, disoriented journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mektale
Bert Calling
James Campbell
Danilel
Roger Gills
John Loftus
Hugh Murphy
Carbondale
Knights of Columbus
Lake Ariel
Keystone State
Wayne County
Board of Health
Salem
Richard Andy
Patroelman
Heaven
Milt McKinney
Menin
Peach Hill
Iith
Wademan
Main Street
Patient in peril as small pox rallys noted
Thomas Thompson, a small pox patient, showed brighter signs after a Friday night rally aided by heart stimulants, but no new hope arose and a collapse could come at any minute. The third son’s symptoms are monitored as they have not yet proven danger has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
Hfe
Ordination Announcement for Rev Edward Burke at St Peter's
Announcement from St Rosephurh notes the ordination of Rev Edward Burke of this city in St Peter's cathedral Scranton on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. No invitations were issued beyond a few sent outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rosephurh
Edward Burke
St. Peter's Cathedral
Scranton
First Mass Ordination Celebration at St Rose Church
The city reports an invitation extended from the altar to Rev. Mr. Burke's friends for his ordination and first mass celebration. The ceremony occurs next Sunday at 10 40 p m in St Rose church with extended attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burke
St. Rose Church
Fourth of July baseball plans in Carbondale face uncertain results
Crescents manager Tappan seeks a Fourth of July game with a strong out-of-town opponent, possibly Scranton, to entertain Carbondale fans while Empire Silk defeats Klots Throwing 14 to 13 in a lively Saturday afternoon match. Locomotive blanks Hendricks 24 to 14 at Sandy's field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tappan
The
Crescents
Carbondallans
Cranks
Rooters Herubouts
Susquehanna
Teaum
Scranton
Electric City
Carbondale
Empire Silk Company
Klots Throwing Company
Gritman
Geiger
Gleason
Klots
Maxwell
Newton
Shbaress
the Empires
Fowler
S. c
P. Owens
Reapler
M. Owens
R. F
Hedden
Uniondale
Uniondale Stars
Sandy
Locomotive
Hendricks
Hurd
Bates
Warren
Jones
McCabe
McMillan
Wallance
Prace
Curtis
Coles
Gallaghy
Nealon
Burnett
Turner
Rankin
Interesting Trip to Ocean Grove by Two Carbondale Citizens
Edward Pascoe and Dr. C. T. Meaker, prominent Carbondale residents, depart by Pascoe’s automobile for an extended tour. They plan to fish and enjoy scenery en route, reach Pocono mountains tonight, and continue to Delaware Water Gap before Ocean Grove. Pascoe will remain through summer. Meaker returns home in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Edward Pastoe
CC. T. Meaker
Mr. Pascoe
Ocean Grove
Pocono Mountains
Delaware
Dr. Meaker
One Religion as Good as Another Sermon
Rev. William J. Stanton of the Jesuits preached at St. Rose church on a sermon titled Is One Religion as Good as Another. He argued there is only one true faith, the Catholic religion, evidenced by Christ’s earthly church, during a recent mass and priests retreat at Glen Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Church
William J. Stanton
Father Stanton
Glen Summit
Coffey
V. G
Ontario and Western Firemen Defeat Corn Huskers 17 to 5
A team of Ontario and Western firemen defeated Patrick Farley’s Corn Huskers by 17 to 5 on Saturday. The rustics played poorly, while the firemen dominated with strong hitting and defense. The Ontario and Western lineup included Prichard, Mineroe, Williams, Hunders, Mollis, Campbell, Walker, Stewart, Whitelock, and Rennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western
Winwool
Patrick Farley
Prichard
Mineroe
Willams
Mollis
Campbell
Walker
Stewart
C.f
Whitelock
J. F
Rennie
B. Cc
Up-to-Date Book Club Gets Guest Helen Berry at Copeland Home
Members of the Up-to-Date Book club enjoyed a gathering at Miss Helen Berry’s Copeland Avenue residence. The group engaged in its regular discussion period, sharing thoughts on their current reading selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Berry
Copeland Avenue
His Last Hope Realized
A early settlers tale from 1880 Oklahoma recounts a diar rhoea near death and a neighbor delivering Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a large dose the patient slept well and soon recovered, prompting a general sale notice by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vom the Sentinel
Gebo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Kennedy Remedy Praised By New York Hygiene Journal
The New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene commends Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy after tests and expert review. James H. Montgomery M D endorses its efficacy for kidney liver bladder troubles rheumatism and digestion. Sample bottles free. available in 5c 60c and 1.00 sizes through Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene
James H. Montgomery
M. D
David Kennedy
M. D. Tt
Mart
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N.Y
Club Meeting Ends With Pleasant Evening
Members read books since last meeting and enjoyed a season of diversions ending with refreshments. The gathering was voted to have passed delightfully, guests hosted by Miss Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Requiem Mass Set by Knights on July 4
The Knights of Columbus announce a memorial mass for deceased members to be celebrated Friday morning July 4 at 7.20 in St. Rose church. Knights will assemble in the hall at 7 for a procession to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
American Republic
St. Rose Church
Local Residents Move Toward New Jobs In Various Cities
Patrick Convey plans a Scranton visit before heading to Schnectady for employment in electrical works. Michael Walsh Sr leaves for Cleveland to begin a new post. Joseph Carey Dominick Burke and Arthur Walsh have secured work in Oneonta N Y. John Andrews visiting from Buffalo plans to relocate there permanently after a satisfied stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Convey
Pike Street
Scranton
Schnectady
Michael Walsh
Cleveland
Joseph Carey
Dominick Burke
Arthur Walsh
Oneonta
N.Y
Carbondale jockey Levi Patterson shines at Afton meets
Levi Patterson garners attention in horse racing as his horses Wilkes Medium and Timewood compete at Afton New York. Wilkes Medium wins first prize in one event while Timewood takes second in another race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Patterson
Carbondale
Wilkes Medium
Timewood
Afton
N. Y
Bon-Ton Reading Club Dance Set for Thursday Night
The Bon-Ton Reading club, famed for entertaining socials at Dundaff on June 17, will host another dance in the Burke building Thursday night. Firth will provide music and the event is expected to attract many young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon-Ton Reading Club
Dundaff
Burke Building
Firth
Ice Cream Social Benefits Berean Baptist Aid
The event at Mrs. K J Bly on Summit Avenue drew strong social turnout and proved financially the most successful Larles Aid of Berean Baptist Church has hosted in recent times. Funds raised supported church outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Bly
Summit Avenue
Larles
Bereun Bapist Church
Pioneer laundry horse runs away injuring driver
A horse hitched to a wagon from the Pioneer laundry ran away on Clifford avenue Saturday afternoon. The wagon wheels passed over Hugh Shannon of Canaan street, throwing him from the wagon. He suffered painful injuries but was not considered in serious danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Laundry
Hugh Shannon
Canaan Street
Clifford Avenue
Shannon
Reckless wheelman injures child near Gordon Avenue
A child of Thomas Nalley on Gordon Avenue was struck by a speeding cyclist who fled the scene after causing the injuries. The incident left the child badly hurt and the rider’s identity unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nalley
Gordon Avenue
Meetings Tonight At Olive Leaflodge and Fraternal Groups
Local notices announce meetings of Olive Leaflodge No Te04, Odd Fellows, Federal union and Patriotic Order Sons of America tonight. Members urged to attend and discuss agendas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Leaflodge
Odd Fellows, Federal Union
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Extera Exeter students and visitors at local homes
The passing throng notes Marry Lister, a Phillips Exeter student, visiting home in Exeter New Hampshire with her mother on Wyoming street Myre. Lawrence Gerrily leaves for Behenectady after weeks in the city. Marta Gerrity travels with her father-in-law. Dr A F Gillis and son from Carbondale visit PF W Boyle's home and depart Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. W. Boyle
Women’s Neckwear Showcases Light Summer Stocks and Ties
Daily selection features white lawn stocks and embroidered turnovers on the counter. Hemstitched trims and a fine Ascot priced at 5Nc. White cheviot stock and tie in figured momie cloth join black and white pieces and summer colors to pair with summer frocks or shirtwaists.
Summer Underwear Offers Wide Range For All Ages
A store promotes a broad selection of summer underwear for women men and children. It emphasizes careful buying and direct-from-maker sourcing to keep prices low and quality high, with pride in good fitting comfortable garments at various price points.
Good Umbrellas Offer Inexpensive Yet Quality Picks
A retailer touts umbrellas priced at 1.50 for 26 inch models and 1.75 for 28 inch models, both made of union taffeta with natural wood handles. Also advertised are 5.26 inch all-silk umbrellas valued at 8 dollars, featuring long pearl, silver and ivory handles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Taffeta
Community Notes From Peckville Journal
Miss Jennie Boyle of New Milford Advocate accompanies Mrs. Bryan Peck of Carbondale spending days with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Peck on North Main Street. Mrs. H Lloyd of Main Street returns home after weeks with her daughter in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Boyle
New Milford
Bryan Peck
Carbondale
J. D. Peck
North Main Street
H. Lloyd
Main Street
Peckville
Samuel Coleman of Dunmore Street Dies in Scranton
Samuel Coleman of Dunmore street died at Lackawanna hospital in Scranton Friday night after an operation for peritonitis following a yearlong illness. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2.10 PM at Blakely Primitive Methodist church with Rev. James Trey officiating. Interment will be in Union cemetery. Rev. B F Hammond preached his farewell sermon last evening and departs with family for Catuaqua New Jersey to take a Presbyterian church pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Coleman
Dunmore Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Scranton
Blakely Primitive Methodist Church
James Trey
Union Cemetery
B. F. Hammond
Presbyterian Church
Hammond
Catuagua
Social News: Local Guests and Family Trips Highlight Weekend
Friends gathered on Saturday for a dinner honoring guest Mrs. Helen Perry who departs for the seashore this week. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Jones and the Jones sisters, the Hulls, the Callenders from Scranton, Edward S. Jones, and others. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. John Langan returned from their wedding journey while Scranton visitors visited Blakely. Prof. M W Cummings returned from Erie after a Democratic convention attendance and Rev. John J. O'Donnell resumed duties after a Glen Summit retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Perry
Edward Jones
Elizabeth
Jeanette Jones
J. A. Hull
S. N. Callender
Mabel and
Grace Callender
Scranton
Edward S. Jones
John Langan
William Matthews
John Pettigrew
Blakely
M. W. Cummings
Erie
John J. O'Donnell
Glen Summit
Funeral Director John F. E. Davis Dies at 60
John F. E. Davis, Taylor funeral director and longtime town figure, died suddenly at his home on Saturday at 6 30 am from paralysis. He was 60 years old, survived by a wife and several children, and had long served as councilman and member of multiple fraternal organizations. Funeral services will be held at his late home with ministers from Hullstead and the town officiating, followed by burial in Forest Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Davis
Davis
Ife
North Main Street
Taylor
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Improved Order of Red Men
American Protestant Association
Undertakers’ Association
Bscranton
David 8. Price
Clark’s Summit
John B. Reese
Misa Lizzie
Richard J
Thomas J
William J
David J. Davis
Zoelock
M. J. Watking
Hullstead
Edwards
WM. H. Harris
Forest Home
Reds
Cliff Works Association
Riverside Park
Reed and Stone Association
J. Duffy
T. Duffy
Taylor Grays
Harris
Powell
P. Pranels
Tubbs
Watkins
Owens
J. Powell
Sultser
Orioles
John R. Thomas
W. Tubbs
Century Hose Company
Wil
O'Clook
Lydia Wi. Hoskins
Atherton Street
Ylelt
Edwardsville
Kingston
Linblem
Sons of Tem
Local meeting for officer elections and social notes
The article notes a regualr session tonight to elect officers. It mentions John MacGeorge a student at Stroudsburg State Normal visiting five T. Griffiths of Washington street and Mrs. Robert Llewellyn visiting her daughter Mrs. M. J. Lloyd of Priceburg. It also reports a Scranton to Cranberry Lake excursion and sports appeals from the Taylor Reds challenging Lackawanna of Scranton for a game on Wednesday and inviting county teams to July 4 games, with G. E. Davis as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perance
John MacGeorge
Stroudsburg State Normal School
T. Griffiths
Washington Street
Robert Llewellyn
Union Street
M. J. Lloyd
Priceburg
Scranton
Cranberry Lake
Taylor Reds
Lackawanna
Taylor Grounds
Pittston Young Americans
G. E. Davis
Break-in Attempt at ARCHBALD Storehouse Fails to Yield
Early Saturday morning an attempted break in at the Dickson storehouse was interrupted when watchmen heard a grating noise and found the lock being fired on. The attackers fled after shots were fired. Local social notes list Misses Alzina and Margaret Eaton visiting Carbondale, with several other residents visiting relatives or staying for summer vacation in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Alzina
Margaret Eaton
Carbondale
Julia Hart
New Brunswick
Carrie Battenberg
Jermyn
Nora Healey
Scranton
JESSUP BASEBALL ROUTED BY JERMYN IN LOW-SCORING DAY
A Jessup picked aggregation suffered a 19 to 1 defeat at the hands of a Jermyn team on their home ground Saturday afternoon in front of a large crowd. It was described as the poorest played game of the season in town. Miss Mayme Tarrett of Archbald attended as a visitor, and Mr. and Mrs. James P. McAndrew returned from their honeymoon to their new home next to the Greek Catholic church on First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Lodge
Knights of Pythias
David Thomas
Andrew Richards
Thomas Price
George Cudlip
John Adams
Samuel Temby
George Pendred
Grand Lodge
Thomas Wignall
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. V. Bower
Scranton
Jermyn Young Men's Institute
Jessup
Jessup Young Men's Institute
Mullalley
Meekin
Jermyn
Hendricks
Wintondale
Cambria County
Margaret
Shields
Mayme Tarrett
Archbald
James P. McAndrew
First Street
Hiie Railroad Yards Near Completion at Saco
Industrial Jottings note the Hiee Railroad yards at Saco between Wim mers and Maplewood nearing completion with twelve tracks laid. Coal trains from Wyoming and Jefferson divisions will be assembled there before shipment on the main line. Lackawanna Railroad contemplates enlarging Iheys er Valley yards to assemble coal trains for Buffalo and other points in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiie Railroad Company
Saco
Wimmers
Maplewood
Wyoming and
Jefferson
Lackawanna Railroad Company
Iheyser Valley
Buffalo
Wes
Daily Board Schedule and Names for June
The document lists the D. L. W. Board makeup for Monday with times like 6 a.m. and 7.20 p.m. It names staff members Steve Pelaware, Murray Moran, Murphy, Bartholomew, Plelpersen, McGovert Widner, Lamping, John Wardell, and Hitigan among others. It references Work Extra and West sections and notes shifts throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Pelaware
Lackawanna
Junig
West
Murray Moran
Murphy
Alti
Bartholomew
H. Plelpersen
McGovert Widner
A. m. Lamping
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News of Carbondale
American Mechanics
Montdale
Miss Fahey
Haydn Evans
Thompson
Susqtehanna
Edward Pascoe
Dr. C. T. Meaker
Jas. H. Montgomery
Dr. D. Kennedy
Navid. Kennedy
John Andrews
James MecMillian
Poor Board
Morgan Thomas
Connolly & Wallace S Shoppin
Ireland
Connolly & Wallace
Jermyn and Mayfield
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