Memorial Day Observance in Carbondale Honors Veterans
Veterans of William H. Davies Post No 187 G A R led a parade from Salem Avenue to Memorial Park for solemn interment of fallen comrades. Spanish American volunteers, led by Captain Thomas Murphy, alongside Cuban and Filipino flags, highlighted the procession. Colonel John McComb directed ceremonies, roll call, tributes at cemeteries, a camp fire in the afternoon, and a musical program featuring Miss Mamie Daley and Rev. Thomas B. May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Davies
Memorial Park
John McComb
Lake Lydore
Carbondale
Salem Avenue
Central City
Thomas Z. Murphy
Kabki
Philippines
Home of Freedom
Republic of Cuba
Tilipinas
Ableau
Sons of Veterans
George Ti
Randolph Camp
Levies Post
Lake Lodore
Crescent
Scranton
Burke
St. Rose Church
Young Men's Institute
George Dixon
John White
Denver
Walter Gor Iman
Stockman
Dewey Drum Corp
Thomas Murphys
Mareh
vVeterane
McComb
Meiginies
Whente
James C. Decker
Clifford
Edmund Ineh
Maplewood
Oot. & TV
Luke White
St. Rose
Get
Dariuec
Benscowr
John Martin
Alvah W. Daley
Dewey Drum Corpa
Thomas McGlynn
Second
United States Light Artillery
Hondames J. O'Neill
Hunter
Grand Army Parade and Exercises in the Park
Veterans of Davies post gathered in the park for a parade and exercises led by Col. John McComb after a morning blessing by Rev. Charles Lee. The orderly march formed as veterans of the Davies post assembled in the cheerful sun.
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Davies
Man In Blue
Col
John McComb
Rov
Charles Lee
Doctor's note cites food habit link to stomach trouble
Laurel Indiana resident Marvin of Laurel reports coffee withdrawal and dietary changes improved his health. He credits Grape-Nuts Postum and graham bread for weight gain, stomach relief, and steadier nerves, applauding the new diet and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. HW
Marber
Laurel
Ind
Serene Uta
Camp Fire Celebration Honors Veterans With Memorial Services
Veterans and guests assembled at headquarters for graveside decorations across three cemeteries near the city. Comdr MacComb led a day of patriotism, music, and solidarity as the Dewey drum corps performed and Miss Mane Daley led songs. The Relief Corps provided meals, seating was expanded, and residents enjoyed a program of war songs, humor, and reminiscences reflecting camaraderie among comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrnider
MacCombe
Miplewood
Old Catholic
St. Rose Cemetery
Weah
Relief Corps
Dewey
MacComb
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Effer
Mane Daley
W. B. Geary
Georgi
O Hove
George J. Willite
Columbia
Blake, Chase
Ertel
Lingfelter
Mt Pleasant academy marks twenty fifth reunion
The Mt Pleasant academy hosted a Wednesday alumni reunion marking 25 years since graduation. Dr W W Fletcher and Calvin Perham were the only first class graduates present. Rev J S Rood delivered the address at a banquet. the academy has produced 100 graduates in 25 years with several in Carbondale including W W Fletcher J S Niles and W A Spencer. Perham, now Grand Union Tea Co general manager for New England, visited Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Academy
W. W. Fletcher
Calvin Perham
Connecticut
J. 8. Rood
Minneapolis
Minn
Tribune
Mr. Pleasant Academy
Carbondale
W. W. Fleteher
John 8
John 8. Niles and Dy, W. A. Spencer
Pleteher
Grand Union Tea Company
New England
National Labor Union to Host Sunday Meeting
The Central Labor union calls all members to attend a Sunday afternoon meeting with a national trades union organizer present to address ongoing matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Trades Union
A Farmer Cures Pain with Chamberlains Pain Balm
A Pattens Mills, New York farmer describes helping a man with rheumatism by giving Chamberlains Pain Balm. The man later returned, paying for another bottle and saying he wants it at home at all times. The product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Ruyder
Pattens Mills
N. Y
Meeting on United Labor Matters Sparks Anticipation
Taken to have him make an address on united labor matters. An interesting meeting is anticipated. A smoker will follow, the business season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor
Fell Township principal heads to New York for a visit
Profes sor John B. DeLaney supervising principal of Fell township school district departed Thursday night for New York City for several days. He will also spend a few days with Matthew J. Murphy, once a prominent local newspaper worker now with the Bayonne Herald and Greenville Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. DeLaney
Fell Township
New York City
Matthew J. Murphy
Bayonne
N. J
Herald
Greenville Register
Carbondale Metal Working Team to Meet Carbondale Machine Co
The Carbondale Metal Working baseball squad, after a decisive win over Van Buren weeks ago, faces Carbondale Machine Company on Sandy's field this afternoon. The clash is billed as a red hot game as Machine players seek to trim Metal Working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Metal Working
van Berren
Carbondale Machine Company
Sandy's
St Lowe Academy Prepares for June 26 Commencement
The sisters at St Lowe Academy ready the children for the commencement exercises on Thursday June 26 in St Rose hall. The program includes musical numbers recitations drills marches and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lowe Academy
St. Rose Hall
Sudden Death of Henry Baker in Carbondale
Henry Baker of Dillon Avenue died suddenly from heart failure late last night. He was a silver plater with Carbondale Metal Working Company and formerly resided in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baker
Dillon Avenue
Carbondale Metal Working Company
New York
Meetings of Tonight at Diamond Lodge and Shield of Honor
The column lists social visits and homecomings in Scranton Wilkes Barre Pittston Carbondale and Peckville. Miss Lizele Carey spent yesterday at home in Scranton. Miss Annan LaVay returned to Wilkes-Barre for a short visit. Miss Mamie Duffy visited Carbondale. J W Grant of California registered at Harrison House. Mrs George McLeod hosted by sister Mrs P J Powderly. Mr and Mrs William Vandervoort visited Carbondale. Grace Bishop, Scranton stenographer, is home on South Main Street until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizele Carey
Scranton
Mary Walsh
Pittston
Annan LaVay
Wilkes-Barre
Mamie Duffy
Carbondale
J. W. Grant
California
Harrison House
George McLeod
P. J. Powderly
William Vandervoort
Peckville
Grace Bishop
South Main Street
Joseph Milburn
New Jersey
William Vanderwort
Bessie M. Taylor
Thomas
Vandewort
Peckville Baptist Church
Lake Sickler
Edward Willams
Harry Roberts
George Roberts
Laura Roberts
Jessie Hoffecker
Mary Brown
Wayne Windeman
Elmer Roberts
Silas Roberts
Muhlensburg
Charles Ellison
Charlotte Walker
Port Jarvis
N. Y
William Walker
Main Street
Stanley Newton
Binghamton
David Bell
South Main Avenue
Lake Lodore
Messrs
William Allen
James W. Smith
Nilen H. Johnson
William Hughes
al. W. Callender
Pittsburg
Judson Callender
Weat Peckville
Eddie Tinklepaugh
Shohola
J. Hi. Grandage
Dickinson Law School
Carliele
Taylor Reds
South Scranton
Evan A. Davis
Thomas Woodworth
D. C. Edswards
Forest Hone
Taylor Mine
United Mine Workers of America
Jones' Hall
David & Price
Clark's Summit
Margaret Decker
Providence
Rey
C. B. Henry
Wickes-Barre
Richard Howelly
Bivnbery
Alma Havard
Myrtle Zimmerman
Elmer T. Daniels
Ohio
George Hood
Margaret
Pillston
W. BR. Jones
Willie
Mya. R. W. Reese
Jennie Harris
Maimie Francis
Bloomsburg Auto Normal School
Memorial day parade and funerary rites in Jermyn and Mayfield
The Memorial day observance in Jermyn featured a parade from Enterprise hall led by Chief McGinley and Lt. Houghton with Civil War veterans, speakers including Rev. Troyson Jones and Attorney Battenberg, and a cemetery service praised as patriotic. Later, a social gathering at Florence Miller’s home entertained guests with music and refreshments before attendees dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn Boys Brigade
Enterprise Hall
McGinley
Percy Houghton
Troyson Jones
J. E. Broadhead
Maynard R. Thompson
C. A. Battenberg
Hogarth
Sons of Veterans
Mr. Thompson
Attorney Battenberg
Twyson Jones
Congregational Church
J. K. Broadhead
St. James Church
Mayfield
Florence Miller
Main Street
Agnes Freas
Miller
Marjorie Mumford
Frank Freas
J. J. Miller
Thore
Adah
Leah Farley
Alice Jones
Florence Gebhardt
Cora Woodworth
Kira Day
Constance Houghton
Hattie Hill
Grace Piger
Ida Baker
Grace Avery
Minnie Parks
May Dempsey
Majorie Mumford
David Gardner
Besele
Scranton
Emily Graves
Anne Griffiths
Asbury Park
Gomer Games
Providence
Abington Baptist Church Special Church Music Service
At the Abington Baptist church Winverly a special service of music is planned for tomorrow evening by an augmented choir directed by Thomas Hall. The order includes preludes hymns solos duets and anthems with readings and prayers featuring Miss Alice Burns Miss Venus Perry and other local singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington Baptist Church
Winverly
Ann
Thomas Hall
Mayer
Ambrose
Alice Burns
Yom
Rob Hall
Solo Offering Recital Includes Sacred Classics
A church program features Miss Bessie Jones performing a solo medley of sacred pieces led by an organist. The lineup includes The Holy City by Adams Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Beseech Thee No 64 and a benediction with posto usa tag and Largo from Handel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy City
Adams
Bessie Jones
Handel
Memorial Day services at St Patrick's Cemetery
Immense turnout for Memorial Day rites at St Patrick's cemetery led by Rev Dr Lucas and Rev Murphy. The Blessed Virgin, Angelic Sodalities, Holy Name Society, veterans, and convent sisters participated. Statues unveiled, prayers offered, and hymns rendered as dignitaries spoke, with flowers adornment across graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Cemetery
The
Blessed Virgin and Angel's
Holy Name Society
George J. Lucvas
Blossburg
P. J. Murphy
St. Patrick's Church
J. J. O'Donnell
Sisters
St. Patrick's Convent
Grand Army of the Republic
PB. J. Murphy
Jerusalem
Dr. Lucas
Peter Roberts
Mahanoy City
J. M. Evans
Lackawanna Street
Juventua
Mahon’'s Hall
Lake Todore
T. H. Evans
New York
Blakely
Nellie Ryan
Moscow
Henry Berry
Florence Tonkins
Carbondale
D. L. Berry
Peckville News Full of Local Updates and a Mine Accident
Thomas Llewellyn and Charles Cook suffered severe injuries in a rock fall at the 8 Sterricek Creek mine while driving an air way on their last scheduled day of work before a strike. Llewellyn broke a leg, Cook had a badly lacerated leg and crushed bones. both treated at home thereafter. The piece also notes a wedding, church services, recent outings, a large flag loss, civic notices, and residents moving, visiting, or traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Llewellyn
Charles Cook
Sterricek Creek
Llewellyn
Cook
Mary Stanford
Buffalo
Fire destroys mills and dairy complex in Hamburg scene
Exclusive wire reports from Reading say a fire at Hamburg today wiped out the Hamburg Knitting Mills, the ice cream factory and ice house of D. M. Bealer and the large barn of W. H. Bab enhold. Sparks from the ice cream factory started the blaze. neighboring houses suffered damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Prem
Reading
Hamburg
Hamburg Knitting Mills
D. M. Bealer
W. HH. Babenhold
Lome
Mrs Pinkham remedy praised by Laura Howard letter
A testimonial from Laura Howard of Chicago lauds Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing womb and female health issues. The letter urges readers to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and warns against substituting other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Ladies’ Golf Club
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Laura Howard
Mrs. Prornam
America
Newberry Ave
Ill
Miss Howard
Writer's 5 Mission
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
National City Bank of
Railroads announce excursion to G A R encampment at Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania stations for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Gettysburg. Tickets valid May 31 and June 1 2 4 8 with return by June 7 at a single round trip fare. See local agents for rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
State of
Pennsylvania
Summer Time Schedule for N. C. W. Lines
The N. C. W. announces summer schedule effective Sunday June 15. The main line and Scranton division run as in the first season with an added early morning connection for Carbondale and South with the Quaker City express of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The train links to Philadelphia at 12 noon Baltimore 1 90, Washington 3 40, and Atlantic City 3 20 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carbondale
Quaker City
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Atlantic City
Railroad Excursion Tickets Sold For San Francisco Shrine
The Lackawanna railroad offers first class round trip excursion tickets from Scranton to San Francisco for 66.25 dollars. Sale runs May 2 through June 7 with return required within 60 days of purchase. Stopovers and side trips may be arranged with depot ticket agents.
Low Fare to Portland for Convention Travelers 1902
The Lackawanna railroad offers First Class round trip tickets to Portland Oregon for 70.40 dollars on sale May 26 to June 7 1902. Tickets good for travel to Portland June 10 to 20 1902 with return to original starting point within 60 days of sale. See depot agent for stopovers routes and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention Travellers Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W
Lackawanna Railroad
Depot
Reduced Rates to Lebanon for Red Men Meeting
Improved Order Red Men of Penn will meet in Lebanon on June 9. Travel rates announced to attend the 1902 gathering and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Great Council
Red Men
Penn
New Jersey Central Announces Low Rates to Local Towns
New Jersey Central lists discounted fares from Scranton to Taylor Moosic Avoca Pittston Miners Mills Parsons Wilkes Barre Ashley and Nanticoke with prices ranging from 5.46 to 4.70. Tickets valid June 7 to 14 and returnable June 1. Details from station ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Central
Scranton
Taylor
Moosic
Avoca
Pittston
Miners Mills
Parsons
Wilkes-Barre
Ashley and Nanticoke
Lackawanna Railroad Sells First Dawa Tickets to Gettysburg
Ticket agents offer first dawa tickets to Gettysburg and return at regular one way fare for the round trip. Good going June 1 to June T inclusive with final return limit June T. Children aged 5 to 12 pay half the adult fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Gettysburg
Taylor Reds Fall to South Scranton Sunsets 9 to 4
Taylor hosts were missing five players as the Reds lost a miserably played game to the South Scranton Sunsets by nine to four. Schilds pitched well for Taylor with nine strikeouts in a game notable for home collapse.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News of Carbondale
Pleasant Mount Academy
Diamond Lodge
Shield of Honor
Jermyn and Mayfield
Waverly
G. A. BR
Pennsylvania Railroad
San Francisco
Imperial Council
Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Portland, Ore
Gettysburg, Pa
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