HAE vam . - WEATHER FORECAST Eastern Pennsylvania: SATURDAY Cloudy and somewhat cocler; west and northwest winds. 0Q e = ee o » remo es moe oemomm (04 01mm ams 0 am =o) ww amo $5 READ THE POS FOR ALL THE NEWS OF GREATER DALLAS THIRTY-LIGHTH YEAR DALLAS POST, DAL! AS, PA, SATURDAY, JES 8, 1929 THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR Dallas and West Wyoming Furnish Thrills and Upsets in Rural League; East Dallas and Beaumont Threaten Season Now Well Under Way With All Teams Showing Strength As Po- ential Pennant Winners—Roaring Brook in Cellar Position Upsets Beaumont Team INTEREST IN -LEAGUE GROWS Many upsets were seen in the Rural League in the past two weeks when East Dallas walloped the Dallas nine by a 14 to 0 score only to see Beau- mont trounce the league-leading West ‘Wyoming by a 9 to 1 score. East Dallas, all primed up over its Dallas victory, took a trip to Roaring Brook where it lost what it gained at Dallas by a 15 to 10 score. Dis- couraged over this defeat, only part of the club turned out Saturday to meet Beaumont. What a surprise the boys got when they trounced Archie Austin’s clan by a 7 to 2 score. While all these changes were being made Dallas came to life and took a hard-fought game from Hunlocks Creek by a 6 to 5 score and set Roar- ing Brook boys back to a 8 to 2 score to kep on the top of the heap with West Wyoming. Huntocks Creek, which led the league in the first part of the season, has lost four straight games, although it maintains second place position in the league. All clubs seem to be of equal strength and should furnish some real excitement in baseball before the season is over. Last Week’s Results Decoration Day (May 30) Dallas 6, Hunlocks 5. Beaumont 9. West Wyoming 1. Roaring Brook 15, East Dallas 10. Saturday (June 1) Dalas 8, Roaring Brook 2 East Dallas 7. Beaumont 2. West Wyoming 9, Hunlocks 2. Where They Play Today (June 8) Dallas at Beaumont. Hunlecks at Roaring Brook. West Wyoming at East Dalals. League Standing West Wyoming Hunlocks Beaumont East Dallas Roaring Brook — 0, WILLIAM A. MARTIN BURIED WITH HONORS AT ARLINGTON, VA. Lieutenant Commander Martin Com- manded Vessels Which Carried First American Troops To France The Wilkes-Barre Record of Thurs- day morning carried the following con- tributed article concerning the burial of Lieutenant Commander Martin of untsville, whose death occurred Mem- orial Day morning. The burial of Lieutenant Comman- der William A. Martin in the aNtional Cemetery at Arlington last- Monday afternoon finely illustrates the thoughtfulness of the government for those who have been in national ser- vice. On the previous afternoon in the home at Huntsville a funeral service was held by Rev. C. H. Frick, assisted by Rev. Harry Henry. The Mt. Green- wood Kiwanis Club of which Mr. Mar- tin was an active member, were con- spicuous in the service, and a guard of honor was stattioned at the casket. The body started for Washington accompanied by a funeral party of nine on the 5:17 Lehigh Valley train last Monday morning. Undertaker A. C. Kelly of Trucksville turned the body over to naval agents at Washington who took it direct to the receiving vault in the cemetery and the friends to the gate. At 2:30 a caisson drawn by six horses and accompanied by pall bearers from Fort Myer led the funeral party to the receiving vault. The pro- cession was led by a large section of the famous United States Marine band and a guard of honor composed of 32 marines armed with rifles and blank ammunition followed, and these were followed by the friends. The procession passed the Amphi- _|proved during Farm Crops Make Gains During Week Hot Weather and Showers Make Up For Unfavorable Weather of Early July. With the exception of scattered local showers at many places during the first half, the week was generally fair with an abundance of sunshine. Tem- with an abundance of sunshine. Tem- peratures were above the normal dur- ing the first four days with maximna in 90 degrees at most stations on Fri- day., A reaction to cooler set in on Saturday night and light frosts formed in exposed places in western ePnngyl- vania on Monday morning. No reports of damage were received, however. Cor planting is well under way in all the northern counties except in a few localities in the extreme northeastern portion of the State. In southern counties planting is completed except in a very few places and the crop is growing nieely. : Winter wheat and rye are reported as very good and are heading nicely in nearly all sections. The warm weather of the week was very bene- ficial to oats and the crop made ex- cellent progress. ain will be needed soon, however. Postures and meadows continue in good to excellent condition and are furnishing excellent feed for cattle. Clover is in bloom in most sections. The potato crop, while getting a late start on account of unfavorable early spring weather, made excellent progress during the week and planting of the late varieties is progressing quite generally. There has been very little damage ‘from bugs this season although a few appeared in western sections this week. Truck crops im- the week under favor- able weather conditions and are malk- ing up some of the ground lost earlier in the season. Tobacco planting con- tinued, with some blight reported at scattered stations, although the crop generally is fair to good. Fruits, as a whole can be described as in only fair condition with many corespondents very pessimistic; some kinds promising only half a normal crop. The berry crop is reported as good to excellent, although rain will soon be needed. The week as a whole was the most favor- able of the spring for crops, and farm work. Y. W. Missionary Society : a The regular meeting of the Young Women’s Missionary Society will meet at the church Tuesday eveinng. Don’t forget to bring your mite boxes. Miss Eva Mitchell will have charge of the study book. The committee will be Edna McCarty, Altheda Holcomb, Mrs. Him, Hortense Shaver and Alice Gor- don. Oe theater and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and paused under the hill. The band, stationed to the left of the grave played Nearer, my God, to Thee as the flag-draped casket was carried to the grave, and while the services was con- ducted the bearers held the flag as a shelter over the casket. Rev. C. H. Frick, chaplain of the 109th field Artillery and pastor of the deceased, was assisted at the grave by Captain Dickens, chief of naval chaplains. Three volleys were fired by the escort, bugler souned ‘‘taps,” the sailor's good- night. So ended the ceremonies in honor of the one who conveyed the first American soldiers to France and commanded vessels which bottled the German and Austrian submarines in the Aegean Sea. The widow and mother and sister were tendered the sympathy of the Navy Department at the hand of a Naval captain, and after pausing at the grave of the Unknown, the friends returned to Washington and took the train home. “a Bring your Ford here! Ford parts. pride 1n doing a good job. spection at $1.50. We'll oil and grease it at a low price and help you to keep it in the very best running ordet at all times. All labor billed at low, flat rate. Specially trained mechanics who take New Ford Coupe 550 (F.O.B. Detroit) We use only genuine Ask about the Special In- J. F. Besecker CO Lake St. Dallas, Pa CELEBRAT TES ANNIVE RSARY With former pastors present to take part in the program, the con- gregation of Dallas Methodist Church will celebrate the fortieth anni- versary of the church Friday night with appropriate exercises. Pre- ceding the program members of the Ladies’ Aid Society will serve a chicken dinner in the church parlors. Early History Of Dallas And Surrounding Communities To Be Recounted In The Dallas Post Wyoming Historical and Geological Society Gives this newspaper the exclusive right to publish the famous Ryman history. HISTORY OF DALLAS Some time ago the Dallas Post x fortunate in securing one of the now few remaining copies of the Ryman history of The: Early Settlement of Dallas Township. So interesting the book that permission was asked of the Wyoming. Historical and Geo- logical Society to print the volume in the ‘columns of The Post where everyone might have an oppor- tunity to read it. The request was cheerfully granted and with this issue the first installment appears. The history, was originally prepared by William Penn Ryman as a brief paper for The Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, and was read before the Society, by request, Decem- ber 11, 1885. It was so full of imterest that it was at once referred ‘to the publishing committee, and Mr. Ryman| was unanimously requested to prepare a second paper on the same subject. This latter paper was also read before the society. At his own suggestion, that a much larger amount of data was still unrecorded about the town- ship, both papers were returned tv. the author for enrichment. This task was with him a labor of love, taken up dur- ing his leisure hours, and the last touches uere added after the disease which ended his useful }Jife had 1uliy developed. Even in his last days he still hoped to to have strength to add a chapter on the part played by Dallas townsnaip in! the- late Civil War. But the p=n fell from the hands too weak to hold it, and this chapter remains unwritten. Was is Biographical Sketch of the Author By Wesley E. Woodruff William Penn Ryman, one of the most prominent citizens of Wilkes- Barre, and a leading lawyer of the Lu- zerne Bar, passed into his final rest at his home on South Franklin street, July 31, 1899, just as the shades of evening had closed around the bright- ess of one of nature’s loveliest days. Mr. iRyman had not been a well man for years, for he had recovered from a former desperate illnecs only by force of will and by extreme care in his routine life. In this way he was spared to those whom he loved, -and who loved him, and for useful en- deavor, until some months when he again failed in health. Such was his strength of resolution, however, that he kept up, until exhausted na- ture made it impossible to do so longer. Even as he felt the shadows deepening he never lost his conrage, his serenity or his cheerfulness of spirit, and he still had the pleasant greeting and the smile of a cordial spirit until a merciful oblivion closed his eyes. For several hours before the end he was not conscious, and the end child falling into slumber at the clos- ing of the day. William Penn Ryman was born Dalas August 23, 1847. He was t} son of Abram and Jemima (Kunkle) Ryman, whose family was of German extraction, and settled originally in New Jersey, though three generations were born on the old homestead farm at Dallas. William ©P. attended the schools of Wilkes-Barre and then pre- pared for college at Wyoming Sem- inary. He entered Cornell [Tniversity as a sophomore at the first opening of that in<titution, and completed the usual four years’ course in three years. He was graduated in the class of 1871. He then took the two years’ course at Harvard Law School, completing it one year, and afterwards came to Wilkes Barre being admitted to the Luzerne bar from the office of the late Edward P. Darling September 20, 1873, and and to the United States Court 1882. He axe, in 1€ entire | continued the practice of law from that time. In 1892, at the building of the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Railroad, he accepted the presidency of the cor- poration. and held that position until the merginb of the road with the Erie. He still retainel official connection, however, as counsel for the road. He organized the Algonquin Ceal Company, 1893, was its president from the time of its inception until his death and was one of the largest stock- holders. He was elected 'a member of the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society January 7, 1881, and became a life member February 12, 1897. Mr. Ryman was a man of the most studious habits, and the atmosphere of the scholar was always about him. His law library was a particularly fine one, and his private library was one of singular richness, excellence and variety. He was beloved by every- body who knew him, and close ac- quaintance invariably added to the es- teem and the afection in which he fwas held. As a citizen, he was a man who considered duty above all else, and his sense of duty was clari- fied by an appreciation of the priv- ileges and the obligations of the in- dividual, as they stand related to gov- ernment and to authority. AS a pro- fessional man, his acquirements were of the highest type—moulded in a thorough knowledge of the law and framed in honor and unimpeachable ntegrity. He was a man also of broadest culture, of an innate and a developed refinement. He was always a reader, and his researches extended to history, to science and to the lan- guages. . Art and music wera his re- laxations, and he was a connoisseur in the highest realms of culture n short, whether in professional or merely per- sonal attainments, he was a man of the type of which communities hoast, and a man whom any city might well be proud to call her own. In the home, in the associations that make life perfectly rounded and beautiful, he was esteemed and beloved as few are. These associations from which the beauty and the fragrance of life exhale are not for the public ear, nor for the analysis of a public chronicle. A heart of the most generous impulses was his —a heart of the tenderest sympathy and of sincerest yielding to duty. The community is poorer because of this loss, and the business world has lost one of its brightest ornaments. All who knew his will breathe a sigh of the sincerest regret at this summons of death, and, indeed, the expressions that have already come to those be- reaved have been many and have been ‘rom the heart. Iiager to secure more historical data on Dallas township, borough and sur- rounding communities, The Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological So- has asked that any literature, , pictures or other information of historic interest be sent to its head- quarters, Franklin street, Wilkes- Barre. - Any of this material sent to the Dallas Post wil be immediately forwarded to the society. The Post respectfully asks that its bscribers who have the bent for writing and who know interesting his- torical incidents pertaining to the communities and old residents of this vicinity send them in to the Post where they will be printed. Since this is the fiftieth anniversary of the char- tering of Dallas borough and the fortieth year of the publication of the Dalas Post it is especially fitting that the history be run at this time. su (Continued on Page 4) \ OE EEE OE OE (30 THE BRIDGE INN “JUST ACROSS THE BRIDGE” At Trucksville, Pa. Afternoon Teas, Luncheons and Dinner Parties a Specialty Ella Cox Hughes, Hostess ~~ PHONE 326 0%) G0 GE SS AO 30 Republicans Elect C. Cars Smashed In Serious Accident On Lake Road Drivers Held By Local Police For Hearing Before Local Squire ‘What might have been a serious ac- cident occured Sunday night about 9:15 when an Essex sedan driven by C. E. Coyle of Plymouth sideswiped a Chrysler sedan driven by George Blizard of Kingston on the State road just in front of the home of James Robinson. The Essex car was being driven in the direction of Harvey's Lake and the Chrysler was coming toward Dal- las After the crash both cars were completely disabled and had to be towed to Oliver's Garage. The left front wheel of the Chrysler and both mud guards were torn away The Es- sex suffered similar damage on its right side. Opinion differs as to who was to blame for the accident. At the hear- ing before Squire Malkemes of Shaver- town on Monday . night, Blizard was told to prepare an itemized statement of the costs of repairing his machine. In the event an amicable agreement cannot be reached bétween the two drivers, Blizard says he will sue for damages. In the machines at the time of the accident were Mr. and Mrs. Blizard and his wife’s father and mother. Coyle was accompanied by another young man and two girls. — oO MANY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR WEEK IN LOCAL CHURCHES Children To Have Large Part in Ser- vices to Be eld Sunday Children’s Day programs will feature the services of Dallas M. E. Church’ and St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Shavertown on Sunday morning, The week will be a busy one for the con- gregation of Dallas M. E. Church and wil be climaxed Friday evening. with the celebration of the fortieth anni- versary since the erection of the pres- net Ehren balding. il a SN ENS 2 Dallas M. E. The week's program .for Dallas DM. E. Church follows: Children’s Day exercises and baptism of children, Sun- day morning at 10:30; Epworth League devotional meeting, 7 p. m.; evening worship, theme, “A Changed Life,” at 7:30 p. m. On Monday the Epworth League district rally will be held at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. The offi- cial board of the local M. E. Church will hold its meeting on Tuesday night. The same night at 8 the Young Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will hold its mite box opening. Mid- week prayer and praise service Wed- nesday night at 7:30; choir rehearsal Thursday night at 8. The entire community has heen in- vited to attend the fortieth anniversary program Friday evening. The program will be featured by brief recitals of the history of Dallas M. E. Church. A number of former pastors have signi- fied their intention to be back for this affair. An added feature of the eve- ning will be the chicken diner served at 6 by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church. St. Paul’s Lutheran In St. Paul's Lutheran Church Sun- day morinng at 11 o’clock the chil- dren of the church will sing the liturgy. There will also be a program of children’s songs and speeches, tak- ing the usual sermon place. Various parts of the service have been assigned to departments of the Sunday school, including all children enrolled. nI addition to these a num- ber of the children will have special recitations and songs. These are: June Batey, Mary Mackey, Frederick Rau, Elton Avery, Fred and Charles iGrton, Ruth Schwartz, Florence Roberts, Ruth and Thomas Hontz, Ruth Dressel, Peggy Pealer, Richard Murray Turpin To Represent This DistrictinU. S. Congress; Leads By 1 000 B Ma jority | Lect Districts Poll Big 5 Vote For the | Republican Candidate and Luzerne | County Swings Back to Its Republi- can Majority With Forty Per Cent. of County Voting LOCAL WORKERS ACTIVE & On Tuesday last Luzerne County elected Dr. C. Murray Turpin to repre sent this district in the halls of Con- gress. With the election of Dr. Tur- pin, a Republican, the Comonwealth of Pennsylvania is now represented with a hundred per cent delegation of Re- publicans. : The election was unusually quiet, only here and there were there smal demonstrations. of rowyism or noise. Election night, due to the vote bein unusally close on the first returns, ex- citement ran high in the respective political headquarters. Towards morn- ing when practically all of the county had been heard from, Dr. Turpin’s lead was close to three thousand votes. owever, -scveral Democratic strong- holds came in, reducing the majority to twelve hundred, fall, local districts made a very fine showing which was greatly appreciated by county leaders. The vote in the districts in and sur- rounding Dallas was as follows: bg District Turpin. Casey Dalas Boro., N. D. 182 Pallas Boro. E. D...... on. 80 Dallas Twp., S. D Dallas Twp., Kunkle D.... Exeter Twp. Franklin Twp. Jackson Twp. Kingston Twp., N. D. Kingston Twp. Shaver. D. 266 Kingston Twp., Trcks. D. 215 Lehman Twp. S. D Lehman Twp. Idetown D. Lehman Twp., Leh. Cen... Lake Twp., N. D.... Lake Twp, SS. Diode. Lake Twp., Mid. Dis....... b a = DORI EO DO ND ID 56 No Caseys Here Lehman township southwest sure are real Republicans. The vote being, Turpin 23, Casey 0. They sure hate Democrats down below Lake Silke- worth, which is the southwest distrite. - Local Workers Active In most elections, especially here is a chance to receive pay for their services, there are many workers around the polls. This election no workers were hired due to the re- stiction in spending money in a special congressional election, there were only a few workers at the polls, but they worked hard and deserve great credits for their services. Dr. Turpin will leave early Monday morning and wil ltake his oath of office in the House of Representatives at Washington at 10 o'clock Monday morning. — ee Entertains J. C. Lewis of Trucksville enter- tained at diner at the Bridge tea room on Monday evening. His guests were: Charles Traian, Ernest Voight, Arthur Bradbury, Norman Ringstrom and Charles Price. Following dinner the guests adjourned to Mr. Lewis home where cards were played. Mr. and Mrs. William Toomb and son, Robert, were guests at the Bridge tea room on Sunday. Drum, Valerio Hunt, Louise Malkemes Mary Jean and Margaret Elaine Lay- cock and Ernest Bush. The program is in charge of Mrs. M. J. Girton, primary superintendent. She is assisted by Mrs. K. G. Laycock, or- ganist; Mrs. Christine Malkemes, Misses Dorothy Hck, Mae Hontz, Emerat Dressel and Mrs. John Eck. Lutheran Church at Lake Church services will be held this Sunday evening at the Lutheran Church at the West Corner, Harvey's Lake, at 7:30, and regularly through- out the summer at this hour every ‘Sunday. Sunday school is held at 10:30 a. m. : PE 0 VERS BELL PHONE 239-R-2 OL! 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