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HOW CARBONDALE
OBSERVED THE DAY
ffho Veterans of William H. Davien'
Post, No. 187; 0. A. B., Keep Me
morial Day Sacred by Holding n
Parade and Impressive Exercises
In Memorial Park Col. John Mc
Comb In Command A Jolly Camp
Tiro In the Afternoon How the
Day Was Generally Observed Ex
cursionists at Lake Lqdoro and
Many Visitors in Town.
It was mi Ideal Memorial Day that
dossed tills community yesterday, ami
Its observance was In religious) accord
With this kind act or nature.
The Grand Army men of Carbon
dale, true to tlic traditions of this val
orous, soldierly band, observed tbe day
with all tho snrredncss which sur-'
rounds Memorial Day.
, Tho silvered veterans, so many of
Whom are In tho evening of their years,
proudly respondcd'nnd entered Into tho
spirit of the occasion with tho enthu
siasm of younger days. To martial
music they left post tiuarters on Salem
avenue, and marched with quickened,
though sometimes feeble, stops over the
streets of the central city to Memorial
parh, where the ceremony that spoke
tho remembrance of their departed
hravo comrades was followed In the
presence of ft throng that lined the
fences of the park and joined In the
pplrlt of reverence that filled the aged
men In blue.
The war for humanity's sake that
bur late lamented president found nec
essary to declare was recalled bv tho
presence In the procession of a body of
fipanlsh-Amerlcnn volunteers, young
men from Cnrbondnlc who offered
themselves when tho cry of oppression
reached their ears and moved their
Jiearts. The grim fact of tho strife
'that Is not yet ended was suggested
by the presence at the head of thee
volunteers of Captain Thomas P. Mur
phy, In his suit of knhkl, the same that
he wore during his stirring campaign
of fighting as a lieutenant In the Phil
ippines. Another reminder of the late war was
the waving behind the stars and
stripes of the, trl-colors of the new
horn home of freedom, the republic of
Cuba. Still another reminder, was tho
Filipino flag, one that was made by
subdued and now loyal Filipinos, it rar
ity, Indeed, In n military proeoFsIou in
Carbondalc. This was carried, of
course, only as a suggestion of the con
ditions that confront our bravo fighting
soldiers In the Philippines, and as a
contribution to tho mllltnry tableau.
Tho Sons, of Veterans, George E. Ran
dolph camp, were also In line.
Tho parade and tho various exorcises
Mere under the direction of Colonel
John McComb, commander of Davios'
post, who realized tho Ideal com
mander. After the exercises In the park, tho
details were despatched .to tlia ceme
teries to strew the soldiers' mounds
with fragrant remembrances. Tn the
afternoon the old soldiers relaxed and
heartily enjoyed their annual jollifica
tion, a camp tire In the post rooms.
Throughout tho city the day was one
of absolute rest. "Work of every char
acter was suspended, nnd the vnr'ous
enjoyable enterprises that were offered
were liberally patronized.
In the afternoon, a multitude went to
Lake Lodoro, which was opened for the
season. A host of base ball enthusiasts
accompanied the Crescent team, which
met the Alumni team of Seranton, on
the diamond beside the hike. There
were numerous visitors in tho city from
down the valley. In tho evening, the
young people, In great numbers, sought
the pleasures of tho social in the Burke
building.
The only religious observance of Me
morial Day was the memorial servlc"
at St. Rose church, which was held at
the Instnnce of the Young Men's Insti
tute. Following the annual custom, a
solemn high mass of requiem was sung
at 8.30 o'clock, for tho deceased mem
bers of the local council. Rev. George
Dixon was celebrant; Rev. John 'White,
Denver, Col., deacon; Rev, Walter Gor
man, sub-deacon.
The music was by the full choir, dl
I rccted by Prof. Stockman,
Flags, at half mast, waved from
ncores of buildings throughout the city
during the day.
GRAND ARMY PARADE
AND EXERCISES IN PARK
The refreshing warmth of the smiling
morning sun. after the chilly days of
the past week, was u grateful welcome
to tho veterans when they arose yes
terday morning, nnd It quickened their
steps to Davles' post quarters, where
their comrades were to assemble.
By 8.30; all of the man In blue had
reported and were organized by Col.
John McComb, whoso military preci
sion and carriage had a decided beur
luk on the assemblage., After organiza
tion, tho.idlvlno blessing was invoked
by How Charles Lee.pastor of tho First
.FrcsliyferlfrnclTfiTcJTr'' "
-"tl'he lino of march was soon formed,
JW'fth the veterans of Davles' post, com-
J
, TALKS OUT. . ,
Doctor Tit k Abaut Hood..
(It Is often the ease that doctors them
selves drift Into bad habit's of fobd and
drink nlUiRUKluJJwy know better, but
doctors aro liumun you know, like tho
rest of us, but when they get,Jlntq
trouble they generally know better how
ip get out of it, and tho "food loute"
J a common quo among them.
pr. II. Ilurber of Laurel, Jml, con
cluded that coffee nnd badly selected
food was the cause of his stomach
trouble and his loss of weight fiom 181
'pounds to 153 pounds with nerves Im
paired ,und .general nervous break
down. jllo did not glvo coffee up at once, but
:Jegan the use of drupe-Nuts uud says,
"Within a month 1 could see u wonder
lul change had taken place duo to the
lise of the new food. 1 decided to glvu
up' coffeo.and use Postum in Its place.
,o regularly for a time I have been ou
''a breukfast made up of drape-Nuts, a
little graham bread., and Postum" atood
C6ffeeJ My weight has IricWsed to I74
"pounds, my . stomach UauuU ,ba eru-
tJrely gone and' my nilmf & 'clear and
lgorous as ever. Wishing you every
success I beg to assure you of my warm
Appreciation of drape-Nuts and Pus
rfcum." "
C&nhond&ie
manded by Colonel John McComb, In
tho vanguard. 'Tho Dewey Drum corps
was In front discoursing martial nils.
Tho Spanish-American volunteers, com
manded by Captain Thotnun Murphy,
of Company C, Thirteenth regiment,
who wot c. tho Forty-seventh Infantry
knhkl uniform that ho had during his
two years' service as lieutenant In tho
Philippine compnlgn. The- volunteer?,
some of them In knhkl suits, nil wear
ing tho rough rider hat, were n plcttir
cqtlc body. The Cuban tlag nnd tho
emblem of tho Filipinos added to the
erfect.
Tho Sons of Veterans and their firing
squad took tin the rear.
The line of march ended nt Memor
ial park. Tho veterans and the volun
teers formed open ranks at the monu
ment, tho firing miimd from the veterans-being
marched to tho 'front, facing
tho Municipal building. Commander
McComb proceeded with the roll cnll of
the soldiers who are hurled outside of
Carlinndale. TI1I1 Is known as tho si
lent roll call, As each name was called
aloud, -11 was answered by three rolls
on a inutlled drum.
At this Juncture 11 touching Incident
took, place. The Woman's Relief
corps had arranged a" surprise. Tho
membeis prepared a beautiful bouquet,
which was given over with tho request
that It be placed on the monument In
momoiy of President McKlnlcy. This
Commander McComb did, referring ten
derly lo the departed president ' as
"their lllustilous comrade." Six bou
quets, to commemorate the valor und
perpetuate tho history of the sacrifices
of the sailors and soldiers who died
for the union, were deposited at the
corners of the monument.
Tho parting salute by the firing
squad and the sounding of laps by tho
bugler, concluded the exorcises which
so deeply Impressed the big n'cm
blage, and another of the Grand Army
memorials wat a matter of history.
The procession' returned lo the quar
ters, from whence details were sent
forth to decorate the graves of tho
two hundred sleeping soldiers In this
vicinity. The camp fire followed In the
afternoon.
There were six additional graves to
bo decorated since lust year, as follows:
James C. Decker, buried at Clifford,
July 27, 1801.
Edmund Inch, burled In Maplewood
cemetery, Oct. .'!, 1801.
Luke White, buried In St. Rose cem
etery. Oct. -I. I!l01.
Darius C. Henscotcr, buried In Maple
wood cemoteiy, Oct. 25, 11)01.
John Martin, burled in Maplewood
cemetery, April 10, 1902.
Alvah W. Daley, burled In Maple
wood cemetery, April 21, 1002.
THE CMP FIRE
A GREAT SUCCeSS
As soon as the parade ended tho vet
erans and their guest3 marched to
headquarters, and details were at
once organized for the decoration of the
graves of our soldier dead who lie In
the three cemeteries contiguous to the
city.
The Woman's Relief Coips members
had worked diligently while the post
was observing the public memorial
services, and a beautiful array of bou
quets uwalted tho comrades who had
cheerfully volunteered to place them on
the mounds which to them are sacred.
Under. the energetic direction of Com
mander McComb, squads were on their
way to Maplewood cemetery, the old
Catholic cemetery and St. Rose ceme
tery. All of the other cemeteries had
been looked after on Thursday. The
members of each squad performed their
woik with celerity because a new tlag
had been placed on each grave before
the previous day had closed.
To divert the Inmates of the hall and
to make the time pats pleasantly. Col
onel McComb opened the cnmp-llre at
11 o'clock. He started In by saying:
"The duty of today is of Impressive
significance. We meet to honor our dead,
and to deepen our reverence for their
worth; to strengthen among ourselves
the bond of fraternity by recalling the
memory of experiences common to us
all; to encourage a more geneious char
ily for our comrades who are sick or in
distiess, nnd for the destitute wards
of our Grand Army; to renew our
pledge of loyalty to our country and
our flag, and to emphasize In the minds
and- hearts of all who may untie with
us the privilege and duty or patriotism.
Ho then proceeded to Improvise a
programme which allowed the ladles of
the relief corps time to prepare dinner.
The Dewey drum corps gave some of
their choicest martial music at Inter
vals, and Miss Maine Daley deftly man
ipulated the organ keys and led In
singing old war songs until the com
rades and their guests weie In harmony
with the spirit of the occasion,
Uy 1 o'clock every one who had fell
the need of food had been supplied by
the willing workers of the relief corps,
nnd tho comrades were ready to renew
the social session which had begun un
der such pleasant auspices,
Commander McCoinb's watchful eyes
had noticed the need of more seating
facilities as tho popularity of tho en
tertainment had manifested Itself, nnd
he quietly led a squad of his comrades
out of tho hall to load them up with
folding-chairs which he had provided
for such a contingency,
As soon as he had provided for the
comfort of all lie began tho oxerclhes
of tho afternoon by reading national
memorial order No. 5, as a fitting pre
lude to the afternoon's exorcises, and
then he rendered Lincoln's address at
Gettysburg with drainallo force and
telling effect,
Miss Mame Daley Immediately fol
lowed with 11 choice vocal selection, and
then accompanied on the organ "Com
rade H. Geary, who had a comlo
song which caused a great deal of
mirth, "Mulching Through Georgia"
gave the old boys a chance to do their
best, and then Comrade George J, Wil
liams felt tho spirit of hilarity throb
bing vltliEueh force that he broke out
with u. song that proved that hehad a
broad strata of fun In his composition,
"Columbia, tho dem of the Ocean,"
was then started by Comrades Ulake,
Chose, Krtel and l.lngfclter. The boys
rallied to their aid and Miss l.nlluy put
life in the organ. Uy tills 111110 tho leo
of restraint had disappeared and Com
mander McComb's funny stories wero
doing their work. Volunteers wero
there to do what they could do best,
and the commander hud them vying
with each other for stunts.
Comrade John Jay Finch had gono
home for his fiddle, uud was now ready
to play some airs which had the charm
of the' old time apple-cut dance, and
corn-husking diversion. The boys wero
generous in their applause und were
gratified with several reminders of tho
days when Jlfu on the farm hud Its
charms for lods nnd lasses who are now
heads of families,
One of the Spnntsh-Ainerlcali volun
teers at this Juncture felt muslo surg
ing In Ills soul and he fayoicd tlio au
dience with it vocal classic.
Dewey drum corps then had a chance
to exercise themselves with 0110 of
llielr spirited favorite pieces, and
Commander McComb was evolving
new devices to drive dull cure away.
On tho quiet ho had sent out for a bu
gle and his next announcement was
that Thomas McGlynn, late of Hattcry
F, Second United States Light Artil
lery, would sound all of tho calls used
In uctlvo service. Bugler, McGlynn
proved that trumpet calls can jinako
tho blood tingle when sounded with
vigor and pieclslon,
Miss Maine Daley delighted tho au
dience with her solo, "Sing Mo a Song
of the South," nnd Was loudly applaud
ed. Tho commnnder announced that lion.
James J. O'Neill was Indisposed nnd
that 0110 of his scouts had found him
under a physician's care. After ex
pressing his regret at tho misfortune of
his honor, the mayor, Colonel McComb
stepped In the breach without a mo
ment's delay and gave with fine clocu
tlonry effect his latest poetic master
piece, Which Is entitled "To My Com
rades." II was tho llncst composition
that any of the t comrades had ever
heard and their applause was terrific.
After the applause had subsided
llicre wero sonic more bugle call3 and a
solo by Miss Daley.
JJefore the muslo had ceased the
commnnder had escorted Mrs. George
Dlmock to the platform and at an op
portune time he announced that Mrs.
Dlmock had something of interest to
say. Tho lady at once opened a parcel
and exhibited a beautiful quilt, which
she made several yours ago, and pre
sented to Hunter post, of Jermyn, which
was named after her father. She said
that tho quilt was disposed of by
chance and Hunter post realized .$140
on It. The winner of the mi 111 was
Comrade Jacob Eitcl, of Post 1ST. Com
rade Kltol piesented Hunter post with
his trophy. In time the Jermyn post
disbanded and many of the comrades
aillllated with Davles post; the quilt
W!i3 bequeathed to the Jermyn camp.
Sons of Veterans. When the camp
ceased to exist und Its members joined
with Randolph camp of this city, the
quilt reverted to Mrs. Dlmock. She, In
the generosity of her heart, sought out
.Comrade 13Itel and told him it ought to
go to him, as he had won It. Comrade
Kltol wanted It to go to Davles post,
and so It was arranged to have it for
mally presented. After Mrs. Dlmock
had acquitted herself gracefully, Com
rade McComb made it very happy
speech of acceptance, which was a de
light to all who heard It. Then Com
rade Kltel responded to a call for a talk
and feelingly told of his affection for
his comrades and of tho pleasure he de
rived in donating his interest In the
quilt to tho post. Colonel McComb an
nounced that when Industrial condi
tions were favorable Davles post will
give an entertainment and dispose of
the article, In the hope to realize 11 good
lump sum of cash for tho benefit of the
voterana.
"My Country, 'TIs of TJice." was then
sung by the audience, Miss Mame Daley
presiding at the organ. Then came
music by tho drum corps, after which
Commander McComb Introduced Rev.
Thomas F. May, who hod responded to
his invitation to he present.
Rev. Mr. May gave an interesting ten
minutes' talk, which was in keeping
with the day and its memories. He
added greatly to the pleasure of the en
tertainment. After more music, the "commander
electrified his hearers by reciting to
them his virile poem, dedicated to "Our
Battlefield Soldiers." Then the audi
ence sang "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the
Boys Are Marching," und the camp-fire
terminated at 3.30 p. m. amid expres
sions of great delight.
It Is conceded that Commander John
McComb has the happy qualities to en
able htm to Intelligently direct and suc
cessfully conclude a Memorial day observance-In
a manner that has never
been equalled In this city. The com
rades all admire him, and are willing
to be guided by his directions. His tact
enables him to take advantage of what
tho occasion offers, and he yesterday
Illustrated In a forceful, pleasing way
how an Impiomplu camp-tiro may be
continued without friction or delay,
through a series of hours, to tho de
light of all.
ATTENDED CLASS HEUNION.
Dr. W. V. Pletcher Enjoys a Dis
tinction Among Pleasant Mount
Academy Alumni.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of Mt.
Pleasant academy was observed this
week with fitting exercises. The alum
ni reunion, which took place on Wed
nesday evening, was attended by Dr.
W. W. Fletcher, of this city, who with
Calvin Pcrham, of Connecticut, enjoyed
tho distinction of being the only mem
bers or the first class graduated from
the acudemy, who were present at tho
gathering. There were six members of
tho class, but they are now widely
scattered, A banquet concluded tho
tolleitoiis event. Rev. J, S. Rood, of
Minneapolis, Minn., whose visit to this
city, 'has been noted In The Tribune,
delivered tho chief addiet-3.
Mt, Pleasant academy has sent 109
graduates during its quarter of a cen
tury, many of whom enjoy high places
of distinction throughout the country.
Three of tho graduates are esteemed
residents of Carbondale, and stand
high in their professions. They nro
Dr. W. W. Fletcher, Dr. John S. Niles
and Dr. W. A. Spencer.
Calvin Perham, who with Dr. Fiotch
er, was tho only one present of tho first
graduates, has numerous friends In
Carliondale, whom ho visited on Thurs
day. He is now general mnnaser of
tho stoies of tho Grand Union Tea
company throughout New England.
A NATIONAL ORGANIZE!!.
Will Be Hsio on Sunday to Address
Contra! Labor Union.
The Central Labor union will hold an
important meeting on Sunday after
noon, nt which tho attendance of every
member is urged.
There will be a national trades union
organizer present. Ho has been culled
hero in adjust some mutters, and the
advantago of his presence has been
A Farmer Straightened Out,
"A man living on u fim near here
came In a short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. I handed
hlui u bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
llalm and told him to use it fieely and
if not sutlslled after using u he need
not pay a cent for it," says c. P. Ray
der. of Pattens Mills, N. V. "A row
days later he walked Into the storo as
straight us a string and handed mo a
dollar saying, "glvo me another bottle
or Chambcrlttln's Pain Ralm. I wont
it in the houtso all the time for It cured
me.' " For sale by all druggists.
taken to have him make an address
on united labor matters.
An Interesting meeting Is anticipated.
A smoker will follow. the business session.
On a Now York Trip.
Prof. John U. DoLaney, supervising
principal of Foil township school dis
trict, left Thursday night for New Tork
city, whoro ho will visit for several
days. He will also spend a few days
with Matthew J, Murphy, formerly a
well known newspaper worker In this
city, who Is now well situated on tho
llayonne (N. J.) Herald and Greenville
Register.
Challenge to Machine Men.
The Carbondalc Metal Working base
boll team, which walloped tho Van Ber
gen team a few weeks ago, will play
tho Carbondalc Machine company team
on Sandy's field this afternoon. A red
hot game Is expected, as tho latter
players have been anxious to try to
trim tho former.
Commencement Day, Juno 26.
The ( sisters at St. lloso academy are
preparing tho children for tho com
mencement exercises, which will take
place on Thursday, Juno 26, in St. Rose
hall. Tho usually varied programme
of musical numbers, recitations, drills,
rnhrches, etc., will bo presented.
Sudden Death Last Night.
Henry Raker, of Dillon avenue, died
suddenly from heart failure into last
night. He was employed as a silver
plater in tho Corbondale Metal Work
ing company, and formerly resided In
New York.
Meetings of Tonight.
Diamond lodge, Shield of Honor.
THE PASSING THRONG.
Miss Lizzie Carey spent yesterday at
her home In Seranton.
Miss Mary Walsh, of Plttston, is the
guest of relatives In this city.
Miss Anna La Vay spent yesterday
at her homo in Wllkes-Barro.
Miss Mamie Duffy, of Pltt3ton, is
visiting friends In Carbondalc.
J. W. Grant, of California, was reg
istered at tho Harrison house, yester
day. Mrs. George MeLeod, of Seranton, Is
tho guest of her sister, Mrs. P. J. Pow
derly. Mr. and Mrs. William Vandervoort,
of Peckville, wore Carbondnlo visitors
yesterday.
Miss Grace Bishop, of Seranton, a
stenographer In tho Correspondence
Schools, is home to spend until Monday
at her parents homo on South Main
street.
JERMYN AND MAYF1ELP.
The Memorial day parade and exer
cises which were held yesterday was
very successfully carried out and the
Jermyn boys brigade who had charge
of the affair are to be congratulated
on their successful effort to perpetrate
so appropriately the memory of the
departed veterans. Tho parade start
ed out from Enterprise hall in the or
der arranged. Chief of Police McGln
ley and Grand Marshal Lieutenant
Percy Houghton of tho brigade, both
mounted upon horses, led and were fol
lowed by carriages containing fourteen
veterans of the Civil war. Then came
another carriage containing the speak
ers who were Rev. Troyson Jones, Rev.
J. E. Broadhead, Rev. Maynard R.
Thompson, chaplain of the brigade, and
Attorney C. A. Battenberg. Hogarth's
band, Philippine war veterans and a
firing squad of Sons of Veterans fol
lowed, the boys' brigade bringing up
the rear. The line of march was
through the principal streets of the
borough and the boys camo In for a
great deal of admiration as they
marched along with martial tread to
the strains of the band.
At the cemetery several hundred peo
ple gathered to witness the exercises.
Rev. Mr. Thompson offered up prayer
and was followed by Attorney Batten
berg, who delivered the principle nd
dress. It was one of the most patrio
tic and beautiful addresses ever deliv
ered In the cemetery and the speaker
received many compliments for his sus
cessful efforts at the close of the ex
ercises. Tho other speakers were Rev.
Twyson Jones, who came here espe
cially for the occasion. Ho Is a very
able and fluent talker and years ago
while pastor of the Congregational
church here always took part In the
memorial exercises. His present yes
terday and his address was a real
pleasure to those who heard him. Rev.
J. E. Broadhead, rector of St. James
church, also delivered an address full
of patriotism.
At tho close of the exercises the lino
re-formed and proceeded to Enterprise
hall, where they disbanded. The band
and brigade, accompanied by the Sons
of Veterans, afterwards went to the
Catholic cemetery at Mayneld where
the graves of dead veterans were decor
ated. Miss Florence Miller, of Main street,
was given a pleasant surprise on Thurs
day evening when a number of her
companions arrived at her homo pre
pared for a social evening's amusement.
They were heartily welcomed and In a
short time were engaged In a number
of diversions. At half past 9 o'clock re
freshments were served. The pleasures
were ufterwards renewed. Among
those who helped to entertain the visi
tors was Miss Agnes Freas, who played
a harpsichord solo; Mrs. Miller, vocal
solo; vocal duet, Misses Florence Mil
ler nnd Marjorlo Mumford and duet by
Mrs. Frank Freas and Mrs. J, J, Miller.
Those present wero; Adah and Leah
Farley, Alice Jones, Agnes Freas,
Florence Gebhardt, Cora Woodworth,
jAlvlr.i Day, Constance Houghton, Hnt
tle Hill, Grace Plzer, Ida Raker, Grace
Avery, Minnie Parks, May Dempsey,
Majorle Mumford nnd Florence Miller.
Mrs. David' Gardner and daughter
Bessie, of Seranton, wero visitors here
yesterday,
Mrs. Emily Graves and sister, Miss
Annie- Oriflltlis will leave today for As
biiry Purk whore they expect to spend
most of tho summer,
Mrs, Corner dames, of Providence,
was a visitor here yesterday.
WAVERLY.
At the Ablngton Baptist church,
Wuverly, a special service of inusio has
been prepared for tomorrow evening by
an augmented choir, under the direction
of Thomas Hall. Tho order of service
will be; Prelude, march (Mayer); hymn,
"Sun of My Soul," No. 56; call to wor
ship; bolo, "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought" (Ambrose), Miss Alice Burns;
psalm; duet, "Abide with Me" (Sudds),
Tom and Rob Hall; hymn, "Now the
Day Is Over," No. 5Sfl; Scripture read
ing; iinthcm, "Make a Joyful Nolbe
Unto the Lord" (Hull), full choir; solo,
"Abide with Me" (Shelly), Miss Venus
Perry; prayer; quintette, "He Shalt)
Feed His Flock" (Burrows), Miss Venus
Perry, Miss Resale Jones, Miss Ruth
Perry, Edward Hull, John Perry' ser
mon; offering; solo, "Tho Holy City"
(Adams), Miss Bessie Jonosl hymn,
"Savior, Again to Thy Dear' Name We
Raise," No. 64; benediction; postlude,
Largo (Handel), ,
OLVPHANT.
Very Impressive Memorial Day ser
vices wero held In St. Patrick's ceme
tery yesterday morning. At 0 30 tho
members of the Blessed Virgin and
Angel's Sodalities and the Holy Nnmo
society marched In a body to the ceme
tery, followed by Rev. Dr. George J.
Lucas, of Ulossburg. Rev. p. 3, Mur
phy, pastor of St. Patrick's church;
Rev. J. J. O'Donnell, tho curate; sev
eral of tho Bisters of St. Patrick's con
vent, nnd tho veterans of tho Orand,
Army of tho Republic, in carriages. At
tlio cemetery wero assembled many
others to attend the services. After
the Invocation by Rev. P. J. Murphy,
"Nearer My dod to Theo" was beauti
fully rendered by the choir and Holy
Name society. A prayer was then of
fered by Rev. J. J. O'Donnell, after
which tho choir nnd Eoclcty sang "Je
rusalem." Rev. P. J. Murphy then In
troduced Rev. Dr. LucnR, who delivered
an able nnd appropriate memorial ora
tion. The speaker paid a glowing trib
ute to the veterans, and to Rev. Father
Murphy, for the good nnd noble work
he hnd accomplished for his people and
tho community. Rev. iDavid Spencer.
D. D pastor of the Blakely Baptist
church, was present, nnd made n time
ly address on the day. Befitting re
marks wore also made by Fathers
Murphy and O'Donnell. The beautiful
statue of the Mother of our Saviour
was unveiled and blessed by Rev. Fath
er Murphy. The services were con
cluded by singing "My Country 'TIs of
Thee." Tho new statue Is a gift from
Father Murphy. Most of the graves
in the cemetery were tastefully deco
rated with plants and flowers.
The remains of William Morris, son
of Mrs. Mary Morris, of Susquehanna
street, who was killed in tho mines nt,
Fernle, British Columblu, will be
brought to tho home of his father-in-law,
at Prlceburg, on Monday. Tho
funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Peter Roberts, of Mahanoy City.
Is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. M.
Evans, of Lackawanna street.
The closing social of the Juvcnls
Dancing class was held In Motion's hall
last evening. The event was enjoyed
by a largo delegation of young people.
A large number from this place at
tended the excursion to Lake Lodoro
yesterdny.
T. H. Evans, of New York, spent yes
terday with relatives in Blakely.
Miss Nellie Ryan spent yesterday nt
Moscow.
Mm. Henry Berry and Miss Florence
Tonkins, of Carbondale.wero the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Berry, yester
day. m
PECKVILLE.
Thomas Llewellyn and Charles Cook
received severe injuries while working
at rock work in the Sterrick Creek mine
on Thursduy. It was the last day tho
men wero to work, having decided to
quit work until after the strik was
over. The men were engaged in driv
ing an air way when a large fall of
rock came down, catching Llewellyn
and Cook. Fellow workmen quickly re
leased them, when It was found that
Llewellyn had sustained a double frac
ture of one leg while Cook had one of
his legs badly lacerated and several
small bone3 crushed. The Injured men
were removed to their homes and phy
sicians summoned to attend them.
Miss Mary Stanford Is at Buffalo,
N. Y.
Mr. Joseph Mllbum, janitor at tho
hose house, has resigned his position
and will leave In a few days for New
Jersey.
Last Thursday evening at the home
of the bride, Mr. William Vanderwort
and Mrs. Bessie M. Taylor wero uni
ted In mnrrlage by Rev. J. S. Thomas.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Vnn
dewort took the 9.25 train for a brief
wedding tour. Tho bride and groom
are well known and highly esteemed
residents of Peckville. Mr. Vande
wort is one of our representative busi
ness men. Their many friends wish
them nil happiness and prosperity.
Peckville Baptist church. Rev. J. S.
Thomas pastor Services tomorrow at
10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning sub
ject, "The Lord a Stronghold In the
Day of Trouble," followed by the Lord's
Supper. Evening subject, "Two Great
Commandments." All welcome.
The following Peckville people en
joyed a pleasant outing at Lake Slck-
ler yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rob
erts, Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts,
Misses Laura Roberts, Jessie Hoffeek
er, Mury Brown, and Mr, Wayne
Wademan.
Old aiory was very prominently dis
played about town yesterday,
Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Roberts are
spending a few days with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mis, Silas Roberts, of
Muhlensburg.
The large flag which for years past
has always been seen waving to the
breeze on the tall flag pole at the hose
house on state occasions, was conspic
uous by Its absence. Tho tlag, one of
the largest In the valley, was burned
up in the Odd Follows' building In the
fierce fire that destroyed tho business
past of Peckville recently,.
Will Williams visited friends at
Plttston yesterday,
The social that was to have been held
at the homo of Mrs. Anthony Klnback
on Tuesday evening by the Order of
Eastern Star, has been postponed un
til Wednesday evening, Juno 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellison ana
Mrs. Charlotte Walker, of Port Jervls,
N. Y are spending a few days with
Mr. nnd Mrs. William Wnlker of Main
street.
Mr. Stanley Nowton spent yesterday
with friends at Blnghamton.
Mr. David Bell has moved his family
from Pittston to this place and will
reside on South Main avenue.
Among the many from here who en
joyed yesterday at Lake Lodoro were
Messrs, William Allen, James W.
Smith, Nllea H. Johnson and William
Hughes. Tho catch of fish mado by
these gentlemen were heavy,
I Mr. M, W. Cullender, of Pittsburg,
will return home today after a few
days spent with Ills parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Judson Cullender, of West Peck
ville, Eddie Tlnklepaugli left yesterday for
Shohola where lie will spend the sum
mer. J, H, Brunduge, who Is attending
Dickinson law school at Carlisle came
home yesterday to spend the summer
vacation months,
Knitting Mill Fire.
11 Kxclmltc Wirt horn 'ihc .U.oclatol l'iT.
Reading, May 30. At Hamburg today
tho Hamburg- Knitting mills, tho ico
cream factory und ico liousn of D. M,
Bcahr and tho largo barn of V. H. Rub
vnhold were destroyed by tlru, which was
started by sparks from tho ico cream fac
tory. Neighboring houses wero Canuigcd.
Loss. 115, tw
MISS LAURA HOWARD,
President South End Ladies' Golf Oliib,
Chicago, Cured by Lydia E. Pink
ham's Vegetable Compound After
the Best Doctors of Chicago Had
Failed to, Help Her.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF
TRE RAILROADS
G. A. B. ENCAMPMENT.
Reduced Bates, to Gettysburg via
Pennsylvania Railroad.
For the benefit of those desiring to
attend the unnuul encampment of the
Grand Army of tho Republic, Depart
ment of Pennsylvania, at Gottysbui'K,
Juno 4 to 5, the Pennsylvania Railroad
company will sell excursion tickets to
Gettysburg from all stations on Its lino
In tlio state of Pennsylvania, on May
31. Juno 1. 2, 3, 4 and G, good to return
until Juno 7, inclusive, at rate of a
single faro for tho round trip. For spe
clflo rates, apply to local ticket agents.
The N. Y., 0. & W. Summer Time
Table Will become effective on Its main line
and Seranton division, Sundny. June. 15.
Trains will be run same as last season,
with tho exception of un early morning
connection which will bo made for pas
sengers Corbondale and South with the
"Quaker City" express of tho Central
Railroad of New Jersey. This train
makes close connections for all promi
nent Pennsylvania- state points, arriv
ing In Philadelphia at 12 noon: Balti
more, 2.30; Washington, 3.30, and At
lantic City, 3.20 p. m.
First Class Tickets to San Francisco
and Beturn at less Than One Way
Pare.
On account of tho Imperial Council,
Nobles of tho Jlystlo Schrine, San
Francisco, California, Juno 10th Uth,
1002, the Lackawanna railroad will Is
sue iirst-ciass excursion tickets from
Seranton at tho low rate of $68.25 for
the round trip, on sale good going May
26th to June 7th Incluslvo and for re
turn to reach original sturtlng point
not later than 60 days from original
date of purchase of ticket. See Depot
Ticket Agent. In regard to stop off priv
ileges variable routes, sldo tilps, Pull
man reservations, etc.
low Bate of Fare, to Portland, .Ore,,
and Beturn.
On account of tho National Convention
Travellers Protective Association of
America, Portland, Ore., June 3rd to
7th; the Supreme Lodge A, O. U, W.,
Portlund. Ore., Juno 10th to 20tli, 1002,
tho Luckawauiia railroad will Issue
First CIubs round trip tickets for $70.30
ou sale good going May 26th to Juno 7th
tucl, and for, return pusstigo to reach
original starting point not later than
60 days from original date of sale. Seo
Depot Ticket Agent for particulars as
to stop-over privileges routes uud train
schedule.
Beduced Bates to Lebanon, Pa.
Great Council. Improved flrilpr Tlml
Men of Pcnu.. will meet at Lebanon.
Juno 0 lo 13, 1902. For this occasion tho
New Jersey Central has made the fol
lowing low rates:
'From Seranton $3.46, Taylor ' $5,30,
Mooslc $3.22, Avoca $5.14rPIttston $5.06,
Minors Mills $4.82, Parsons $4,78,
WIlkes-Barre, Ashley and Nantlcoka
$4.70. Tickets good to go June 7 to J2,
Inclusive, and good to return June 15,
Inclusive. For further Information, ap
ply to station ticket agents. '
G. A. B. Encampment Gettysburg,
Pa., June 4th and 5th.
For tho above occasion ticket agents
of the Lackawanna railroad will sell
first class tickets to Gettysburg 'and
return at regular one way fare for. the
round trip good going June 1st to 5th
Incluslvo with final roturn limit June
7th. Children between the ages., of. 5
and 12 years one-half tho adult fare.
TAYLOR.
The Taylor Reds were defeated on the
home grounds yesterday by the South
Seranton Sunsets in a miserably played
game, by a score of 9 to 4. Flvo of the
home team plnsers were absent frou
the game, which was largely respon
sible for the locals' defeat. Schllds, or
the Reds, pitched a line game, striking
out nine men and holding his oppon
ents down to live hits. This was the
only feature of tho contest.
Announcement has been made of the
approaching marriage of Miss Eva Da
vis, an estimable young lady of West
Seranton, nnd Evan A. Davis, a. popu
lar young man of this town, which wll
take place next mouth.
Thomas, tho 6-months-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Woodworth, of th
Flats, died yesterday morning from
convulsions. Tho funeral will bo held
this afternoon. Services will be con'
ducted at the house by Rev. D. C. Ed
wards. Burial will bo made In the For
est Homo cemetery.
Taylor mine local, United Mine Work
ers of America, will meet in special ses
sion this evening In Jones' hall. A full
attendance of members Is requested.
Mr, and Mrs. David S. Price, of
Clark's Summit, visited relatives in
town yesterday.
Miss Margaret Decker, of Providence,
was tho guest of relatives In this placo
yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. C. R, Henry nnd chil
dren spent yesterday visiting friends In
Wllkes-Rurro,
Mrs. Richard Howello nnd children, of
Rhinbery, Pa., who havo been visiting
relatives hero for tho past few weeks,
returned homo yesterday, She was ac
companied by her nieces, Miss Alma
IJnvurd imd Miss Myrtle Zimmerman.
Mrs, Elmer T. Daniels left yesterday
for a visit at her former home in Ohio.
Mrs. Gcorgo Hood und daughter, Mur
gaiet, visited relatives n Plttston yes
terday. Mr, and Mrs. W. It, Jones and son,
Willie, of Cirbondale, are visiting tho
hitter's mother, Mrs. R. W. Reese, of
Main street.
Misses Jennie Harris and Mamie
Francis, of tho Bloomsburg State Nor
mal school, aro homo to spend their
summer vucallon with their purents in
tills place.
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