Loyal defense of coal workers praised by former Carbondale native
A. R. K. Jones formerly of Carbondale and now advertising manager at the Trenton True American writes a strong tribute to anthracite region residents. He defends miners against depictions of lawlessness and praises Carbondale officials including City Treasurer P. F. Connor. The letter lauds the community leaders and highlights their work in a city of over 18 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. RB. Jones
Trenton True American
P. F. Connor
Trenton
N. J
A. RK. Jones
Mr. Jones
Conl
Scranton
Carbondale
City of
Pennsylvania
Fourth Legislative District
State House
Mine Foreman James Boyle Farewell by BMG A
Mine foreman James Boyle and Mrs Boyle were given a farewell by the B. M. G. A. on Friday evening as they left Simpson for Wilkes-Barre. The Simpson orchestra played and a large group of friends attended including Nora Flannery May Farrell Lisele Gertrude Mc Andrew Anna Cavanaugh Tessie Fox Mary Mullowney Helen Callahan Lizzie and Mame Mannion Rose Burns Mary Brennan Mary Morrison Daisy Mary and Sarah Holmes Annie Agnes May and Edith Boyle John Warrell Mayfield John Leyden Simpson Owen Mc Andrew Thomas Heenan Peckville James Boland Archbald John Edward and William Fox Thomas McDonough Joseph Powderly W. Surdival John Golden Archie Hart Martin and Hugh Galligher Wui Sheridan James Finn Patrick Holmes Daniel Burns H Wilcox John Thomis Hugh Walter and Ray Boyle and James Cenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyle
Boyle
Simpson
Wilkes-Barre
Nora Flannery
Nanticoke
May Farrell
Mayfield
Lisele
Gertrude McAndrew
Anna Cavanaugh
Tessie Fox
Mary Muldowney
Helen Callahan
Lizzie
Mame Mannion
Rose Burns
Mary Brennan
Mary Morrison
Daisy
Family Reunion Names Noted in Local Notice
Local social notice lists attendees including Miss Peng Lamorean Mrs Angeline ilesy Maud and Mabel Stone Elsie Hegline Stone Walter Bennett Rexford Bennett and Gorge B Stone, all of this city.
Coffee Poison Foiled by Postum Claim
A public health note warns against coffee citing caffeine harms to heart digestion and nerves. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a toxin free alternative and promises improvements within ten days for daily drinkers and coffee regulars.
Labor Day Observances and Local Games Highlight Scranton Area
Labor Day events suspend work in many industries. No city parade but plenty of diversions with two morning and evening baseball games at Duffy's field between Crescenta and the Alumni of West Scranton. Archbald faces Honesdale and excursions to Lake Lodore and Binghamton feature the day alongside theater at the Grand and a Brokers dance at Burke Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy's Field
Crescenta
West Scranton
Lake Lodore
Archbald
Honesdale
Erie
Binghamton
Howard Kyle
Nathan Hale
Colerie
Burke Bulldine
Our Pets Triumph in 19-Hit Win Over Scranton Team
Archbald’s Our Pets exploded for nineteen hits led by McAndrew Murray and Flannery to defeat Scranton’s semi professional lineup. Pitcher Jakey Fox allowed eleven hits with four strikeouts as Crescents’ Kelleher pitched well for the win. Strong fielding, including three double plays and a notable catch by Hosler, highlighted the game amid a tense, spirited ballpark scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Scranton
Kelleher
Jakey Fox
Lafe Smith
Rustytown
White Oak
Canal Basin
Crescents
Jakey Pax
Philadelphia
Jakey
Fox
Murray
McAndrew
McTiernan
Flannery
Loftus
Rosler
Hosler
Breid
Tie
Cundor
Sunsets
Shay
Pleiming
Fitzpatrick
Pita
McTorman
Veel i Flannery
Vereven
Monaghan
Penne
Cscs
Beratton Os
Carbondale
Curt
Reinhart
Ferris
Murry
Madenapacher
Ferrie
Balla
Rosters Catch Keeps Crowd on Edge as Players Shine
Joe Rosters catches Reinhart in left center with three on base and two outs, amid a crowd-pleasing display. Curt Welsh Marty MelQuade Fiddie McTiernand and Owney McAndrew stand out with sharp fielding and bursts on offense. Jimmy Murray at short and Owney’s multi hit game excite fans as Arch bald players struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Reinhart
Curt Welsh
Marty MelQuade
Fiddie McTiernand
Express Trama
Flannery
Billy
Georgie Cult
George
Jimmy Murray
Owney McAndrew
Crescents Fall to South Scranton 5-3 at Lodore
The Crescents lost to South Scranton 5-3 at Lodore on Saturday. Owney McAndrew had a rough fifth inning and a late lead proved insurmountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescents
South Scranton
Lodore
Owney McAndrew
Scranton Sunsets Drop Tight Game to Honesdale Tigers
Scranton Nixes by Honesdale 3 to 1 in a late Saturday affair. John Fee of the Crescents pitched cleverly for Scranton and fanned Miller with the bases loaded in the sixth inning, though the Sunsets committed a flurry of errors to squander the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Sunsets
Honesdale Tigers
John Fee
The
Crescents
Scranton
Sunsets
Fee
Miller
Alumni Set to Face Crescents on Duffy Field Morning
Scranton Alumni meet our favorites at Duffy's field with Fee Loftus battery in the morning and McAndrew Flannery in the afternoon. The Alumni, a fast aggregation, beat the Crescenta 2 to 1 on Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Duffy's Field
Crescents
Fee
Loftus
McAndrew
Flannery
Crescenta
Deadlock on School Janitors Leaves Posts Vacant
At a Saturday board meeting the directors failed to agree on a janitor for No 3 school with Patrick Finnegan and Bryan O By rne named. President Kerwin will appoint a substitute while deadlock persists. Two candidates for No 9 school janitor were voted on, with David Lewis elected. Pay raises were approved for two staff members Emma Barrett and Louise Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanaan
Patrick Finnegan
No. 3
Gallagher
Bryan O'Byrne
Kerwin
Finnegan
No. 9 School
David Lewis
John Jennings
Evans
Lews
Emma Barrett
Brooklyn
Louise Davis
No. 9
Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy advertised for kidney relief
An advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism and related ailments. It claims simple self tests with urine, notes testimonials from Rev Theodore Hunter, and lists available bottle sizes and mail samples. The ad mentions Rheum Cream for skin disorders and cites Rondout New York company details.
Obituary notices for Bagley and infant Emmett
The obituary of Morris Emmett, 8 months, who died Saturday at his grandparents’ home 76 Belmont Street, and the later funeral of local blacksmith and Mason Oscar Bagley who served as councilman and cemetery superintendent, with services held at 2 p.m. at Maplewood and burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Bagley survived by wife, son Oscar W., daughter Mrs. Clayton Curtis, brother William A. Bagley, and grandchildren Grace Bagley and Mrs. Howard Partridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Knights Templar
Bagley
Oscar W
Clayton Curtis
City
William A. Bagley
Elmira
N. Y
Grace Bagley
Howard Partridge
Afton
Delaware and Hudson Shop
Masonic Order
Maplewood
Emmett—Morris
J. J. Emmett
Thomas Arthur
Belmont Street
Maplewood Cemetery
In Honor of Visitors at Wayne Street Residence
Miss Edna Evans entertained a gathering of young friends at her Wayne street residence in honor of guests Miss Anna Longstreet and Miss Helen Everett of Scranton. Attending were Beatrice Rutherford Marine Rivenburg Lillian Siebold Gladys Edwards Sloane Brennan Jennie Brennan Florence Moon Frances Rogers Louise Frieder Margaret Murrin Bessie Murrin Hugh Murrin Leslie Evans Bailey Rutherford Peter Frieder and Mary Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Evans
Evans
Wayne Street
Anna Longstreet
Helen Everett
Scranton
Beatrice Rutherford
Marine Rivenburg
Lillian Siebold
Gladys Edwards
Sloane Brennan
Jennie Brennan
Florence Moon
Frances Rogers
Louise Frieder
Margaret Murrin
Bessie Murrin
Hugh Murrin
Leslie Evans
Bailey Rutherford
Peter Frieder
Mary Hughes
Fire at Powderly rock dump burns fiercely on South Side
The fire at the mam moth rock dump at Powderly workings on the South Side continues to burn intensely. Officials have attempted to divert the blaze from a nearby air shaft with partial success. whether the fire has reached underground tunnel passages south of the dump remains unclear.
Water salt appeal to Supreme Court awaits mayoral approval
The water salt issue can be appealed to the Supreme Court if Mayor O'Neill approves. A special council meeting Saturday evening concurred with the common council’s adoption of Mr. Nealon's resolution to this end with no debate. It now awaits the mayor's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
O'Neill
Select Council
Common Council
Mr. Nealon
Obituary of Jesse H Bagley
Jesse H Bagley died in Carbondale after a long residence there born June 24 1826 in Brooklyn Susquehanna county He was 77 years old Cancer of the liver caused his death He married Ann Weston on Sept 26 1947 and moved to Carbondale in 1849 where he lived except for a brief period in Elkflyle He worked for the Dela- line of work not fully shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Harrison Bagley
Carbondale
Mr. Bagley
Brooklyn
Susquehanna County
Ann Weston
Elkflyle
The
Dela
Postoffice Labor Day Hours For General and Rock-Box Service
Postoffice lobby open 7 a m to 12 o clock and 3 30 p m to 6 30 p m for rock box owners only. One general delivery of mail by carriers. No money order or registry business done on this day. J H Thomas Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
Meeting Notice for Carbon Dale Lodge at Masonic Temple
There will be a meeting of Carbon dale lodge, No. 249, F. and A. M. at Masonic Temple on Monday at 1 p.m. It is preparatory to attending the funeral of our late brother J. H. Bagley, Wm. J. Baker, W. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lodge
A. M
Masonic Temple
J. H. Bagley
Wm. J. Baker
W. M
Labor Day Lake Lodore excursion features ball game
The Labor Day outing to Lake Lodore promises enjoyment with a Great ball game between Honesdale and Archbald. Excursion trains depart Carbondale at 10 ten five a m and 2 p m with a 60 cent fare from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Honesdale
Archbald
Carbondale
Cholera Morbus Remedy Proves Powerful in Community
Mrs E H Delano of Durant Michigan reports severe cholera morbus attacks but relies on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She has used two bottles over four years and claims quick relief in dangerous cases. The ad urges keeping the medicine at hand for instant use and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Delano
Durant
Mich
Chamberlain
Gale
Schools Reopen After Vacation Amid Repairs
The school term resumes tomorrow as all buildings are ready after extensive repairs. St Rose's Academy will also open, marking the start of the fall term for students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose's Academy
New York Youth Weighs Backfield Opportunities
Dantel Hadgins of New York City visits his father on Gordon Avenue as he considers multiple backfield opportunities for metropolitan football elevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantel Hadgins
New York City
Gordon Avenue
Danny
Metropolitan Foot
Sunday Services Resume at St Rose Church
Sunday school and high mass at 10 30 o'clock will be resumed at St Rose Church next Sunday after July and August suspension. E H W Burke of the South Main area notes the customary return of services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Church
E. H. W. Burke
South Main
Local Briefs Include Accidents Tours and Weddings
Street restaurateur sustains groin injury after slipping from a high shelf Friday evening. Robert Shaw, a Hendrick Works foreman, recently operated on, is home. Josephine Burr visits Miss Louise Burr in Binghamton ahead of Sept 3 wedding to Dr Miller. William Delaney leaves Waymart for Erie to study with Redemptorist Fathers. Rev Charles Lee returns to First Presbyterian pulpit after summer break. Albert H Crane of Carbondale Tennis Club to play in Scranton Country Club tournament. Ethel and Hilde McMullen depart for West Chester State Normal School three year program. Birth announced: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Dominick Judge of West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
Hendrick Works
Wheeler
Josephine Burr
M. Louise Burr
Binghamton
Miller
William Delaney
Waymart
Erie
Redemptorist
Charles Lee
First Presbyterian Church
Albert H. Crane
Carbondale
Scranton
Ethel
Hilde McMullen
West Chester
State Normal
A. P. Trautwelh
Lincoln Avenue
Dominick Judge
West Side
Passing Throng Seaside and Return of Local Residents
Miss Florence O Keefe of Wilkes Barre and Miss Kate Galena of Dunmore stay with relatives in Carbondale. Miss Jennie Clark returns to Scranton after weeks with relatives. Colonel F J Fitzsimmons of Scranton visits his mother on Canaan Street. D Lathrope and son Baker return from Atlantic City after a ten day visit. Patrolman Fred Huddy comes back from vacation at Atlantic City. Walter V Loftus star catcher of the Crescents returns from Cape May after ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence O'Keefe
Wilkes- Barre
Misa Kate Galena
Dunmore
Carbondale
Jennie Clark
Scranton
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Canaan Street
Rh. D. Lathrope
Evening Leader
Baker
Atlantic City
Fred Huddy
Atantic City
Walter V. Loftus
The
Crescents
Cape May
Baseball Challenge Sparks $25 Bet and Eligibility Row
In Saturday's Republican Captain Mendelson of Mayfield issued a $25 challenge to Jermyn. Jermyn lost the game and refuses a return for ineligible players. A committee proposal would decide eligibility and bind both teams to the ruling. Arthur Winters, Claude Stocker, and T Powderly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Mendelson
Mayfield
Jermyn
Maynard
Price
Jeffrey
Nichol
Hall
Hazel Carter
Main Street
Valley Falls
N. Y
Patrick Bergen
Huntington
Bertha Rimron
Uniondale
Local Visitors From Nearby Towns
The guest of her sister Mrs Thomas Bray of South Main Street Rev Father McHugh of Newark N J spent last Thursday visiting William McChrone of South Malin Street Miss Ella Coon of Malin Street is the guest of Dr and Mrs A J Baker at Duryea Miss Garrett of Honesdale is the guest of Miss Mary Spettigue of Cemetery Street Mr and Mrs Barrett of Mount Carmel have returned home after spending a week with Jermyn friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bray
South Main Street
Father McHugh
Newark
N. J
Willam McChrone
South Malin Street
Ella Coon
Malin Street
4A. J. Baker
Duryea
Garrett
Honesdale
Mary Spettigue
Cemetery Street
Barrett
Mount Carmel
Jermyn
School board appoints teachers and sets salaries
On Saturday night the school board appointed teachers for the coming term noting two vacancies from retirements Miss Edith Evans and Miss Hannah Henry. Four applicants were considered with Eva Kelly and Viola Harris chosen. Salaries were set for Central and ward schools and for musical instructor Prof. T W Watkins. Schools reopen tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoool Board
Messrs
Symons
Lally
Lawrence Howard, Jr
Edith Evans
Hannah Henry
Eva Kelly
Maury Rogan
Sadie O'Malley
Viola Harris
Gertrude Weaver
Katie Walsh
Third Ward
Nellie McAndrew
Maury Nealon
Fourth Ward
Katie Murray
Sarah Ruddy
Eadie O'Malley
Margaret Evans
Marshwood
T. W. Watkins
John
Joseph McAndrew
Patergon
N. J
Eli Longacker
West Scranton
Leland Jones
Busquehanna Street
Edwardsville
John Gildea
New York
Deborh Northup Dershimer Obituary in Wyoming County
Deborah Northup Dershimer widow of Emanuel Dershimer of Falls township Wyoming county died at 76 after a long tuberculosis illness at her daughter G J Lillibridge’s home in Blakely She was active in Newton Presbyterian church Alva Dershimer survives with several children including A G Dershimer of Tunkhannock Mrs G J Lillibridge of Blakely and Mrs John P Carter of South Bethlehem Funeral at her homestead Falls township at 10 o'clock with interment at Kungom Other local notes include Pride of Orient dodge social at Mrs Robert Jones home and residents’ visits in nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Northup Dershimer
Emanuel Dershimer
Falls Township
Wyoming County
G. J. Lillibridge
Blakely
Wis & Noble
Alva
Dershimer
Attourney
G. P. Dershimer
Tunkhannock
John P. Carter
South Bethlehem
Palls Township
Kungom
Pride of
Orient Dodge
Robert Jones
Third Street
Howard Marber
Mast
Moscow
W. J. Broad
Wellsbridge
N. Y
John M. Gallaugher
Lttl
Lucy
Josephine Street
Scranton
Taylor Borough Schools Open After Summer Break
The public schools of Taylor Borough begin a nine month term tomorrow September 2 with limited activities for the day. Listings show principals and assistants for eight buildings including Taylor Archbald Pyne locations. Local miners union parade participants and plans for a game with West Scranton Browns are noted along with regional visits and hometown moves.
Archbold Caller Visits As Scranton Ties Weekend Gather
Rev P J Boland of Scranton was a caller in town Saturday. T KR Jenkins returns to Cleveland after visiting relatives. Henry Zimmerman of Hill street visiting Scranton. A large crowd enjoyed a St Thomas band concert Saturday evening. Miss Gertrude Hennegan returns from Willet with Scranton friends. Miss Sadie Greary returns home to Scranton after visiting relatives. An interesting ball game today at Lake Lodove between Honesdale and Archbald with a large home crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Foley
Edith van Buskirk
Gertrude Morris
Jennie Harris
John T. Jenkins
Polly Davis
Mattie Powell
Gertrude Watkins
Mamic Fravers
Susie Harris
Kate Burke
Sarah Stokes
Taylor, Archbald and Pyne
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Taylor Reds
Ike
West Scranton Browns
Taylor
G. E. Davis
Davids. Price
Clark's Sumyrant
Lizgle Davis
Lake Winola
Elizabeth Powell
Elizabeth Evans
Nanticoke
John &. Evans
Main Street
Thomas Jones
Bellevue
Ella Jones
Maud Davis
Mattie Francis
Cordelia Owens
Kate Olmstead
Annie Phillips
Stroudsburg
Louis Koehler
New York
Martha Rogers
Pittston
Arenda Lodge
Henry Sperber
Taylor Street
Camden
N. J
Tulller
Thomas
Union Street
Priceburg
Yesteray
P. J. Boland
Mra
T. KR. Jenkins
Cleveland
Henry Zimmerman
Hill Street
St. Thomas Band
Gertrude Hennegan
Vwilelt
Mrs. A. Samson
Sadie Greary
Lake Lodove
Honesdale
Archbald
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News of Carbondale
Hugh Stone Association
Nay Aug Park
Joseph Lee
Warren Snyder
Wallace Snyder
Henry Pierce
Pierce
Crystal Lake
Mr. and
Mrs. Boyle
MR. Fox
Foxey
Madenspacher
Reinhart, Ab
Penaasesnest
Sarcscolesinnes
Prang
Sckinssy
Rieming
Tous Wiversscathirens
Jack Fee
David Kennedy
Theodore Hunter
Presbyterian Church
Greensburg
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N.Y
Wallace Nton
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Jermyn and Mayfield
Olyphant
Peckville
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