. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 584 The American Florist. July 15^ The June Floods. In the awful destruction of life and property caused by the June floods in several of the states it is likely that many florists are numbered among the victims. In Williamsport Harry Chaapel was flooded to the depth of about five feet in his store and also in his greenhouses. In Johnstown Alvar Akers lost his life in the fearful flood that carried away so much of that thriving town ; and Robert Leupke only saved himself and family by getting them through the uppe
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 584 The American Florist. July 15^ The June Floods. In the awful destruction of life and property caused by the June floods in several of the states it is likely that many florists are numbered among the victims. In Williamsport Harry Chaapel was flooded to the depth of about five feet in his store and also in his greenhouses. In Johnstown Alvar Akers lost his life in the fearful flood that carried away so much of that thriving town ; and Robert Leupke only saved himself and family by getting them through the upper windows to the roof of an adjoining house and from there to a third one when the second one started down stream, meanwhile his greenhouses, plants, household goods, clothing, etc., were all swept away. He has since decided to move to East Liver- pool, Ohio. c ^. a A Pittsburg was just west of the flooQ limit and suffered no loss from this cause. "^'. As to Lottery Tickets. "When June comes in the florists will find enough to do between the June weddings and school graduations, but just now there is a lull, so that they find time to go onct in a while 10 the base ball game and to the auction sales, to visit their neighbors, and to buy an occasional I,ouisiana Lottery ticket. Some ol them seem to have phenominal luck in the lottery line. From "Boston Notes," page 492, June I issue Am. Florist. "Kmbezzler Flann kept a precise account of every dollar he stole, expecting to make up the thefts some day by a big strike in the Louisiana Lottery. Deluded youth. The victims this lot- tery has lured to destruction are legion, and yet it manages to elude the law and keep right on in its nefarious ; ? , r^ ,, From Pittsburg Commcirial Gazette, June 27. The boys had better stick to base ball and let the lottery tickets alone. M. & CO. 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of BASKETS AND FLORISTS'SUPPLIES. rULL
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