The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 24

V- A A Twenty-four WTLKES-BABRE RECORD. TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 192S man. KaherineT Titus, Mrs. Vary of She Is "survived by LUZERNE Retired Machinist Die REPUBLICAN, CANDIDA TES TRIBUTE IS PAID FRANK J. FRALEY OUTLINE THEIR PLATFORMS if i 1 fl 4- chines and without a noose around his neck." Attorney John.

Ji- Hlbbard, Mr. Harvey's most formidable rival on the Republican ticket, after briefly outlining his qualification and his history, launched on to the question of assessing unmlned coal property so that It would be taxed In proportion to surface properties. Mr. Llewellyn, after devoting a -large part of his time to attacking Messrs. Hlbbard and Harvey declared his lofcg experience as a lawyer fitted him for the office.

Francis Pray, the other candidate for the nomination, outlined a number of reforms toward which he said he -would work If elected to the State Senate. Other speakers during the meeting were: Raymond S. Davis, James R. Creevey. Marvin McCarty W.

JDavid Gurnow, John J. Kl ttrlck, 'Ben Jones, William L. Williams, Albert Aston, Herman F. Myers, Emereon Jennings and George Holvey, candidates for the legislature; Miss S. M.

R. O'Hara, candidate for alternate delegate to the national Republican convention; Mrs. Nancy Sutton Wlk Hams, candidate for Republican State committeewoman: Mrs. Jean Bowden Northrup, candidate for Republican State committeewoman; Charles P. Krick, candidate for Republican alternate delegate to the national convention; Fred H.

Waechter, candidate for Congress and Stanley Fig-lock, candidate for alternate delegate to the national Republican league to residents of the township It there are sufficient ball players within. the township whowilL fhre the proposition the wholehearted response It deserves. the present time flvs teams compose the league, and In the event, that It Is necessary to go out of the township for the sixth team, the league officials have their eyes on a fast team from a nearby town. It now up to those Interested In tho national sport to get 4n touch with Mr. O'Malley as soon as possible before the list has been closed, so as to Include outside talent A -meeting of the league wjll probably be held some time later in the week.

"BTANDINcTrOOM ONLY" This sign, which represents a complete sellout of all available room In the spacious Memorial high school for. the night of April 2, has caused the committee In charge of the presentation of the senior class play "The College Widow," to give the play a second showing on the Friday talght following, April 27. The response of the public, measured by the advance sale of tickets, has been unusually hearty, and the cast has redoubled its efforts, under the capable direction of Miss Anna Malley and supervising principal J. A. McCaa, in an attempt to justify the confidence which has been expressed by the public at large.

A very attractive program has been made up by a committee composed of Carl Kell, John Moran and Hugh Corcoran, and the receipts from this source will enlarge greatly the fund which Is being accumulated to defray the expenses of the class on tlvj annual trip to the National CapltaL PUPILS HOLD OUTING The students of the Junior high, school of the North Main street school building of Plains township conducted their annual educational outing to the Luzerne county prison, court house and the Historical society yesterday morning. Much enjoyment was added to the trip by the hospitality and courtesy of the officials of the above named institutions, who -explained everything In detail to the children. The boys and girls were accompanied on their trip by Mrs. Sara Curry Harold McOroarty, Miss Mary Duddy and Joseph Moran, teachers In Junior high school. Vote for LANING HARVEY for State Senator.

The regular monthly meeting of Woman's Missionary Society of Plains M. E. Church will be held this evening at the home of Miss Jessie Ralston. Mrs. Thomas Watklns and Miss Ralston will be hostesses.

Stand by "HIBBARD for SENATOR. For Rent Half double block, 104 North Main street. All Improvements $40. 102 North Main street Mine Worker, Teacher, ol i and Lawyer HIBBARD Vote For Him. VACATION ROADS will soon be calling.

Tour to the seaside, mountains, lakes, forests, deserts. Tour the best roads anywhere in the United States, Ontario or Quebec. Let the Wllkes-Barre Motor Atlas show you the best roads to follow. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 15. HIBBARDlndorsed by Twenty-One Mine Locals.

Elche, Mrs. Miriam Francis, Mrs. Alfred HaseL JeannetU Smith. Mrs. James Pugh, "Mrs.

John Davis, Mrs. Howells, Albert Tucker, Mrs. George AT Spare, Mrs. D. H.

Lewis, Mrs. William Mrs. Rlne, Mrs. John Mrs. J.

Evans, Mrs. Rose ISO waras, Mrs, T. Tlppe, Mrs. Edward Williams. Mrs.

Jack WrisrhL Miss Catherine Davis, Mrs. John R. Hatten, Mrs. William Pugh, Mrs. Margaret Rich-aada, J.

Lloyd, Edward Lewis, Mrs, Mary Mrs. wimams, Edith Mrs. W. Lewis, Mrs. Elizabeth.

Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. M. Mrs, L.

Thomas, Mr8J Ellis. Ailabaugh, Mrs. uvan Davis, Mrs. Edward Howells, Mrs. Elck JL Morris.

Mrs. William Jennie Smith. Mrs. R. Powell, Mrsi' Stephen Grabowsky, Mrs.

Kisner, Mrs. Annie Jones, Mrs. Peter Rescorla. Mrs. Mrs.

William Watklns, Mrs. Fred Bryant, Mrs. Miriam Taylor, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Laity, Mrs.

Hannah Jones, Mrs. Ella Calm, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. My-fanwy Humphreys, Mrs. Sophia Richards.

Da via b. jones, jurs. Edwin Lewis. "VICTQR8 BANQUET The members of Walter Myles Sunday school class of Dr. Edwards' Memorial church -proved pleasing hosts last night.

When they dined me members of Mrs. Laura Jones, and Mrs. John German's Sunday scnooi -class, the result of losing a challenge Issued by the former's class during a recent competitive affair for the pur pose of bringing new members Into the Sunday sohool ana ror toe largest attendance during ths three' months that this attendance was being established. The affair was opened with a prayer by Mrs. Laura Jones, followed by the singing a- verse or America.

Walter Myles was toastmaster. The program was featured wun singing of solos, trios and quartets composed of members of the respective classes. Lunch was served to the following: Mrs. Laura Jones, Mrs. John German.

Walter- Prof. William G. Jenkins, David Williams, Samuel Mosely, James Evans, William Griffith, William Jones, Howard Bennett, Melvln Hughes, William J. Jones, Thomas Herbert, Gwyn Whitby, JJavld Llewellyn, Stephen Jones, Jo seph Herbert. Ted Edwards, Reese Jones, Edward Edwards, Evan Brown.

William Courts. John Jones, Ben Davis, Myles Edwards, Samuel Jones, William Thomas, William Miers, James Williams, Probert Wal ters, David Richards, Thomas Mor gan, William Luft, Humphrey Jones, David Walters, David Williams, Thomas. Hilton, William Wllklns, Rlehard' Griffith, Thomas Jones, Glynn William: Jack Edwards, Os wald Jones, and James Evans. The committee in charge wish to thank Mr. Thomas Hilton for the fine assistance given them In preparing the lunch.

All- present enjoyed a very pleasant evening. BUSINESS MEETING The Intermediate Christian En deavor Society of Dr. Edwards' Memorial church will meet in the church parlors to-morrow night at 7 o'clock and members are urged to be present At the conclusion of the business session, refreshments will be served by the advisory committee composed of the following: Miss Hilda Evans. Miss Hazel Hardlnsr. John Jones, James Williams, Eleanor Aiackow ana Samuel Williams.

VACATION ROADS will soon be -calling. Tour to the seaside, mountains, lakes, forest deserts. Tour the best roads anywhere In the Tnlted- States, Ontario or Quebec. Let the Wilkes-Barre Motor Atlna nhnv v111 roads to follow. SEE COUPON ON REE TO-NIGHT Beautiful rose to-night to every lady who pays us visit; in our new store at 504 Main street, Edwardsville.

Say hello and set acquainted. TRIANGLE SHOE STORE ASHLEY FUNERAL NOTICES The funeral of Frank M. Dally will be held 'from the home, 55 Ashley street, this afternoon at 2 Services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Graham, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and Interment will be In Maple Hill cemetery. The funeral of Lois Marian, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Johnson, iwfll be held from the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs James Johnson, Ashley street, this afternoon at Rev. Robert Graham, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate and Interment will be In Maple Hill cemetery. The funeral.

Of Earl Reed, former well known resident of this town, who died Sunday In Jersey City, and whose body arrived here last evenlag. will be held to-mbrrow afternoon with services at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lee Hannls, Germania street, at 3:15. Rev. Robert Graham, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate and Interment will be In Maple Hill cemetery.

DEATH01F CHILD Mary Louise Laffln, aged 5, died yesterday morning at 10:30 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Murray, is Mazieton street. Ashley, following an Illness ner: motner, Mrs. vera lAinn.

HECEPTIO NTO-NIGHT A farewell reception to Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Crawford and daughter, Miss Helen, will be -held In the Centenary Methodist church parlors tonight Members and' friends of the congregation are.

Invited. A nrogram will be conducted and refreshments will be served. and Mrs. Craw-: ford and daughter Will leave this week ror Eingaamton, w. .1.

JUNIORS HOLD CONVENTION Delegations from the ten councils comprising the thirty-first district of 4he Jr. O. U. A. met In the local radge rooms list evening at a district convention.

A business program preceded a social session in which refreshments were served and a toast list carried out The affair was largely attnded and many local mem- i bers were present LITTLE JACK DUFFY BURIED The funeral of Jack Duff ey was held, from the home of his Mr. ana Mrs. ueorge Dutiey, 3 Ross street yesterday afternoon. Rev. W.

H. Crawford officiated. There were numerous floral tokens. The pall bearers were Shannon LaBar. Wil liam Delsenroth, Luke Claude Benner, George Rogers and Harry Dlerolf.

Interment was In Maple Hill cemetery. CARD oTTHANKS Mr. and Mrs. George Duffy of Ross street wish to thank all those who assisted in their recent bereavement and also those who sent flowers. NOTES AND PERSONALS The Bethany class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will meet tomorrow -evening at the" home of Mrs.

William Shrader, Hartford street Mine Worker, Teacher, ol i and Lawyer HIBBARD Vote For Him. Mrs. Carl Plantarlch, North Main street Is 111 with grip. Store your furs in the dry cold air storage vaults of the Liberty State Bank and Trust Company, Wilkes-Barre. Harry Reiner returned from Aldenville, Wayne County, last week with a fine catch of trout HIBBARDindorsed by Twenty-One Mine Locals.

For Rent Five rooms; heat furnished, all improvements. N. Main St, Ashley. 37S9-R. For Rent Seven-room flat; bath, heat Included, $50 month.

Apply 49 N. Main St, Ashley. Stand by HIBBARD for SENATOR. For Rent Several dwelling apartments, possession May 1. Stanley E.

Christman, N. Main St, Phone 1671-J. VACATION ROADS will soon be calling. Tour to the seaside, mountains, lakes, forests, deserts. Tour the best roads anywhere in the United States, Ontario or Quebec.

Let the- Wilkes-Barre Motor Atlas show you the best roads to foUow. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 15. PLAINS RIVERSIDE A. A. MEETING Final plans and preparations for the entry Into, the' Twilight League were formulated at a "pep" meeting, the first to be held in their new quarters, by the members of the Riverside A.

A. on Sunday afternoon. John Kuchemba was elected as manager of the team for the coming year, and he has already surrounded himself with a formidable lineup of fast, players who can be depended upon to give the other teams in the circuit a battle for the trophy throughout the entire season. The mainstays in the battery positions will most likely be Michael Motsko, who received a tryout with the Barons, and Stanley Kuchemba, who received nation wide publicity as a member of the championship high schdoi team of the season of 192.1. Motsko will also act as captain of the outfit.

A little political activity Was also Injected Into members of the 'clu, when Philip Kell addressed them In behalf of Messrs. Hlbbard and Casey. The club Is out to win the trophy which has been donated to the league by J. Sorrel O'Malley and is not leaving anything stand In the way of accomplishing this feat. That the club will meet with some stiff opposition Is readily concluded when the rosters of some of the other teams are perused.

The managers of the teams received the -players contracts yesterday afternoon and Immediately set about placing their players under contract Each team must have at least fifteen players but may have any number. President O'Malley has announced that no less than five teams outside the township have applied for admission to the league and that three of these were ready to open their schedule at any time. However, it Is the plan of the league officials to restrict the membership of the v. BIRTH DAPARTVr -r Mr. and Mr.

Martin Crase MIDer street entertained at a birthday party Friday evening in honor of their daughter, Mvrtle's fifteenth, birthday anniversary. "Miss Cras. received many gifts, after a pleasant evening lunch was served to the following: Caroline Guldo, Helen Etiret. rMargaret Kovach, Dorothy' Austin, Elizabeth Craze, Celeste -LuRlch. Louise Brlslln, Helen Kovach, Marlon Atherholt Madallne Inman, Isabel Walters, Helen Suadlnak, Myrtle and-Madallne Craze, John Fulton, Walter; Williams, Glen CurtH Carr, Tyrus Carr, Herbert Crase, Arthur Craze, Mr.

and Martin Craze of Lucerne; Elva Jones," Margaret of Kingston; Nan Edwards, Elolse Blannett Louis-: Stevens, of Courtdale; Mary Mulachj of PltUton. The Ladies of the Eastern Stai of Kingston, -will give a minstrel li Luzerne high school auditorium Wednesday evening, April 2 undu, auspices of the Presbyterian Ladles Aid society. The Presbyterian' Ladles Aid so-clety will meet In the church parlor on Friday evening at 7:80 and will be'r entertained by Mrs. Charles HweU, Mrs. Charles HItchtnga, and Joseph Bryant ART EXHIBIT Through the untiring efforts of Prof.

A. E. Booth, supervising principal of the local schools, an art exhibit will be held. In the local auditorium on Wednesday afternoon end Thursday and Friday The; proceeds from the exhibit will be. utilized to purchase pictures for the various school rooms.

The program for the first day will be furnished by the first six grades. The following day will be in charge of the junior and senior classes. The purpose of the exhibition Is to give local people an opportunity of seeing a' collection -of the world's jreatest masterpieces. TO GIVE MINSTREL A minstrel for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid society of Presbyterian church will be given on Wednesday evening by the Kingston 386, Order of Eastern Star. A capacity audience was delighted when the show was given at the Rutter avenue high school.

Kingston, sev-, sral months ago. Several hew skits have been added and the presentation promises to be better than ever. BRIEFS The monthly business meeting of the Young Women's Missionary so--ciety will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Stanley Johnson of Bennett srteet. Stand by "HIBBARD for SENATOR.

Mrs. John Brltts will entertain the members of the Ladies' Aid society of Sacred heart church this evening. VACATION ROADS wUl soon be calling. Tour to the seaside, mountains, lakes, forests, deserts. Tour the best roads anywhere In the United States, Ontario or Quebec.

Let the Wllkes-Barre Motor Atlas show you the best." roads to follow. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 15. Vote for LANING HARVEY for State Senator. SHICKSHINNY Mr. and Mrs.

Hany Stout and daughter of West P'ttston are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bridal. Mrs. Florence K-ons of Conyag-ham has returned home after visiting her son Dr.

and Mrs. R. B. Koons. Clarence Klnwlcy of pambra Attended to business in town Wednes- day.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hook moved their house furnishings to P.ochester, N. where they will make thtlr future home. Mrs.

John Johnson, spent Saturday in Plymouth. The. youny daughter of. Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Smith is Charles Weaver spsnt Saturday in Wilkes-Barre. Charles MacClellen visited friends In Mansfield over the week-end. COURTDALE John Goss of Wilkes-Barre spent a day recently with Mrs. Martha Kmethers. Miss Cora Taylor and Miss Lila Mitchell spent the week-end In Phil-' adelphla.

Miss Dolores Craig has returned to her home at East Dallas after spending a few days witty her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Craig. Mr.

and Mrs Wlllla-n Hughes' en tertalned on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes of Courtdale and Mr. and Mrs. Edward "Hughes, of Kingston.

Corey Hale, who has been seriously 111, Is Improving. Mr Hulm Darrow and twin daughters have returned from Wllkes-Barre Homeopathic MINERS MILLS Vote for LANING HARVEY for State Senator. BENJAMIN JONES Benjamin W. Jones Claimed by Death Benjamin W. Jones, aged 83.

an esteemed resident of this city, died early yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William F. Farrell, 1 Academy street, of gen eral debility. Mr. Jones was born in Wales and came to this country in 184S.

He had resided in this city and Plymouth for the last fifty-nine years', He was employed by the Lehigh Wllkes-Barre Coal Company as an expert machinist and re tired, on a pension in 1915. wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the valley will mourn his. death. Deceased was a member of Mirst M. E.

Church and Plymouth lodge 332, F. A. M. Surviving are one son, Stanley H. Jones, of Rochester, N.

a daugh ter, Mrs. William F. Farrell, of tills city; also one brother, John Jones and a sister, Mr3. Mary Jane Daniels, of Plymouth. The funeral will be held from-the home on Wedt nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Interment will be in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. ings hy Miss Cora Edwards, a teach er of elocution 1 and English In Wllkes-Barna high school; solos and string quartet and will be under di rectlon of Prof. Gwilym Da vies, su pervlsor- of music In the pabllc schools of Wllkes-Barre. The pro ceeds will be applied toward helping to erect a new church, the old one having' burned down several months ago.

A rare musical treat Is assured and a capacity audience Is expected. MAKING TOUR OF INSPECTION Chief of Police David Bolton dur ing last week has been making, a tour of inspection of the business places throughout the comnvlty and insists that all places be Kept In a highly sanitary condition at all times. During bis recent Inspections the places visited proved a trtbULe to respective owners for the immaculate condition in which they were found, and it is the chief's Intentions to see that they ore kept so. A concentrated movement is under way to have lpcal people patronise their home stores. The merchants contend that with low rents and many owning their business -estab llshments they can offer first class goods at lower prices than out-of-town, merchants.

The home merchants have for years carried those were unable -to pay cash during adverse times and should be given consideration. The people of the town 'should show their appreciation for what has been done by cooperamg with the merchants and buy at home. ENTERTAIN8 FRIENDS Misses Florence and Myrtle Bow man of Wilson street entertained the following friends over the week-end at their home: Miss Lydta Smith of this place; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams of Parsons: Mr.

and Mrs, John Remakls and son Junior and Miss Anna Hoffman of Luzerne. ANNUAL MISSIONARY MEETING The women's annual missionary meeting will be held next 'Friday at' Tunkbannock Baptist church) all day with services as follows: 10:30 In-the morning. 2:80 and 7:30. A large delegation is expected to rep resent Immanuel Baptist church. BENEFIT OF BUILDING FUND The mock trial produced recently in Dr.

Edwards' Memorial church under direction of G. Earl Mters will be repeated In Immanuel Baptist church on May 10. The proceeds will be applied to the building fund of the church. All members are urg1 to iena tneir cooperation in oraer 10 'make, this affair a success, as It Is for a worthy cause. BULLETIN BOARD ARRIVES Luzerne Man Squeezed Between Mine Cars Michael Moses', aired 25.

of SIS Vaughn street, Luzerne, suffered a fractured pelvis night at 8 o'clock when squeezed between cars. wnue at work In mines of Haddock Coal Co. at Luzerne. His condition is serious. He Is In General hospital.

While alighting from an automobile on East Market street near Washington street last night. Mrs. Lillian Hordon of 99 Darling street suffered slight Injuries when hit bv automobile driven by P. Cornelius or 11 East union street 'Alice Chulacka. aired nf TOR North- Pennsylvania avenue suffered cuts' of the face and hands laatjilght when; she' thrust her hand through a window of the Kitchen of her home.

was treated at General hospital. Equip Jewelry Vaults With Tear Bombs A tearful Job awaits ihe burglar who attempts to crack any one of wo turce tares in Jerome Meyer and Sons Jewelry establishment on Pubuc Square, yesterday 'each of big vaults. Was equipped with a modem tear bomb thlof prevention device. The bomb mechanism cf the mod ern device Is conccaicsi inside the'. -door of each vault and is automatically dlscharod upon the destruction of the combination or any uimpermg un me locking- median mm.

in pnncioai tne rmmiix um slmllirjWtp those used 'by the police uepartmems or all large cities. They. are manufactured bv Chicago firm and have been Installed In miiny' of. the largest' banking and jewelry houses in the countfy. Lackawanna County Has Quiet Campaign One.

of the quietest primary campaigns in the history of Lackawonna county. came to an end last night wltlhout a single mass meeting being held in the Interest of any candidate. The only fight that Is attracting any attention- is the -scramble for the two Democratic delegateshlpa with Attorney p. Attorney Leon M. Levy, Dr.

Thomas Q. Killeen and Hugh J. Brady- as rivals. All four are pledged to Bupport Governor Al Smith. In the First Legls-latlve district eighteen, candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for representative in the general assembly.

Funeral of J. J. Caffrey The funeral of James J. Caffrey was held from the family home, 724 Main street. Sugar yesterday morning at 9 o'clock with a.

high mass of requiem which was largely at tended In St. Charles church, Sugar Notch, at 9:80 o'clock. Rev. Walter Gorman was the celebrant of the mass. 811th Machine Gun Battalion of which Mr.

Caffrey was B. member With a large poster portraying the national Republican party symbol at their backs, a scpro of Republican aspirants In the Twelfth Congressional district, the twenty-first Senatorial district and the Seventh Legislative district presented their qualifications and platforms at a Republican rally conducted last night in the Neighborhood House, Lock-hart street. The size of the audience was Indicative of the mild public Interest being shown in to-day's primary election, for less than 200 persons were In attendance and most of these had departed before the rally ended, but the departees missed the only fireworks of the night as furnished by Attorney George J. Llewellyn and Emerson P. Jennings.

Five minutes were allowed each speaker and the chairman, John Nobel, at times found enforcement of this particular ruling difficult as some oversealous candidate kept taking beyond the time allotted to him. Three of the four aspirants on the Republican ticket for State Senator from the twenty-first district were present, and the fourth was represented by a capable speaker. Herbert Kennedy, speaking for the candidacy of Lanlng Harvey, Implored the voters of the district "to watch political machines and to vote for a man who can go to Harrisburg without direction of polltlfcal ma Committee on Sesqui Parade Floats to Meet Representatives from organizations of all kinds," merchants, manufac turers, service clubs, fraternal orders and schools are expected to attend a meeting of the sesqul-centennlal floats committee to-nlgbt at 7:80 in the office of People's Outfitting. 103 South Main street. M.

A. Oppen-heim is chairman: of the division In which sixty-one floats have already been entered. It Is, however, ex pected that many more organizations will register and furnish detailed descriptions of their floats to the sesqui advisory committee before Mav 1. Thomas Wlrth, scenic artist, will be at Poll's theatre from now until the sesriul-centcnnial starts, ready to give advice on the decoration of the floats. Merchants and manufacturers are advised to make attractiveness and beauty the chief consideration of their floats, and to avoid cheap ad vertislng in decorating them.

Valu able prizes will be awarded. With the arrival of Percy J. Bur relL director of the pageant of the Sesqul-Centennlal of the Battle of Wyoming on May 1, work will' be started In earnest on the details of this gigantic production. Headquar ters will be established and work of enlistment and making of costumes started. James Rutter, who has been cooperating with Mr.

Burrell in gathering historical data for the scenario announces that that part of the work has been nearly completed. Nationally Known Mining Expert Buried The funeral of Robert Van ArsduVe Norrls, nationally known mining exr pert, was held yesterday afternoon from his late home, 40 South Frank lin street. Scores of frlei.ds Ing delegations of numbers of the various organizations with which N'orris was ami Hated, were in atterd- ance. Delegation were In atfondpeV from American Institute of Engineers and the Society of Mining and Metallurirlcril F.r.rlnrern. The honorary rail bearers were Dii George W.

Carr, H. J. D. Farnlinm end Hlllard of this city: R. C.

Warner, cf Esiex Falls. N. A. B. Ji'ssun of R.

Ncale of Mlrersvllle E. Parker and S. T. Wanlner of Phila delphia; H. Alport.

ofBirnes- boro, P. M. Doc'son of Bethlebon and E.lward W. Brown of New T6rk City. Rev.

F. W. Strrrett. bishop of the Episcopal dlocete or Bothlehom, officiated. Intermer-t wa private In Forty Fort comrtery.

River Rising Steadily After Three-Day Rain The effect of Intermittent rains during Saturday, Sunday and yes terday was visible yesterday as' the Susquehanna river continued, to ad vance steadily toward high water stage. Further rises are expected to-day because the prolonged rainfall also has prevailed over the Susquehanna river's watershed in1 the Towanda district Throughout yesterday there was a heavy rainfall at Towanda and at that place the stream yesterday advanced morea than two feet, attaining a stage of nine feet about four feet below high water mark, early last evening. Milton official river ob- servor, reported his measurement at 9 o'clock yesterday morning was 11.4 teet an advance of tour and six tenths feet from the Sunday meas urement Pneumonia Claims Child Grace, aged 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Shoemaker of Chestnut street.

Warrior Run, died yesterday morning at 7:30 following a two weeks' illness of pneumonia. Three weeks ago to-day the child had her tonsils removed at Nantlcoke State Hospital and being removed to her home was stricken with a severe attack of pneumonia about a week later. Besides her parents the child Is survived by two brothers and a sister, David, James and Ann. Funeral services will be conduct ed at 2 o'clock on Wednesday after noon at the lamlly home. Interment will be In the family plot at Hanover Green Cemetery.

To Direct Band Concert Word has been received from Columbus. Ohio, that Francis A. Schmidt, a local young man, of Myer street. Forty Is to direct the Josephlnum. concert band, one of Ohio's largest musical In a public musical at Memorial hall In that city Tuesday Apr! 24.

Mr. Schmidt Is well-known through-: out this valley particularly in Forty Fort, where Is spent the past, two summers in the suDervlslnc of -local. playgrounds. During the scholastic year Mr. Schmidt spends' his time at the josephlnum, college Ohio, where he Is director of music.

German concerns are -adopting American labor-saving office appli- Members of Alhamar Caravan Present Diamond Ring to Grand Commander Frank J. Fraley, grand commander of Alhamar Caravan, No. 4, Order of Alhambra, wan the honor guest at a dinner dance In the Sterling last night, given In appreciation of his efforts as head of the organization during the past four yea'rs. Mr. Fraley was presented with a diamond ring bearing emblems of Order of Alhambra, third degree, Knights of Columbus, and fourth degree.

Knights of Columbus. Will liam B. Healey was toastmaster and talks were given by Mayor Daniel L. Hart, James A. Vaughn, of Philadelphia, State deputy of Order of Alhambra; James H.

Campbell, former State deputy; William J. Butler, Charles H. Keegan and Frank J. Fraley. Congratulatory telegrams were read from Salamanca caravan, of Philadelphia: Granada caravan, of Boston; Cordova caravan, of Buffalo, and caravans from Brooklyn, New York City and Baltimore.

Music during the dinner and for the dance was furnished by Frank Walsh's orchestra. Jack Walsh was song leader. The committee In charge of the testimonial had as Us memtipm: Charles H. Keeean. Dr.

Frank Dougherty, Edward 'O'Don-nell, William J. Butler, Anthony J. Dougherty, James J. Conwell and Paul W. Sheehan.

The following attended: Mr. and Mr3. William J. Butler, Emily Burke, Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Curley, Agn-js Corcoran, W. V. Caw-ley, Stewart D. Caveily, J. J.

Dunbar, M. C. Dougherty, Zoltan J. Drosdlck, Josephine Corrlgan Dougherty, Edward J. Dugan, Mr.

and Mrs. Torn Elward, Mr. and Mrs. C. J.

Gallagher, Cathleen Gallagher, Louise Griesmer, Jule Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Jam on F. Halleron, Mr. and rs.

William B. Healey. Mr. and Mrs. William MvKJoey, Mr.

and Mrs. John L. McDonald, Mr. Mrs. Thomas McGlynn.

Mary Matzer, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. McTagu3, Mr. and Mrs.

John lllrmak, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Moffett.

Charles E. McCall. Frank Messmer, H. A. McCue, Mr.

and Mrs. Edward J. McDerniott, Miss Anna McGlnty, Miss Nora Noonan, Edward O'Donnell, William O'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. John Riordan, Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Sheehan, Charles Stockage, Blanche A. Smith. Estelle Simmons and G. Otto Warnlck.

Kingston Church Women Indorse Miss O'Hara Two hundred women, members of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, at an enthusiastic meeting last night endorsed the candidacy of Miss S. M-R, O'Hara. Talks In behalf of Miss O'Hara were given by Miss Brazt-elle, Mrs. James Boland and Miss Margaret Scureman.

Miss Scureman and four of her pupils gave a splendid entertainment and Miss Julia Brennan sang several numbers with Miss Mary Hart as accompanist The women of the parish have one of the most active organizations In the valley and have sponsored large numbers of successful benefits and social affairs for the church. Checks Sent to Housing Project Shareholders Checks amounting to 10 per cent, of their original subscriptions were mailed yesterday to all stockholders of 'Community Housing Corporation, making si total of SO per cent of the original investment that has been returned to shareholders. Affairs', of the corporation are said to be In such shape that every stockholder is assured the return of his entire subscription. As soon as an additional surplus is accumulated, it will be divided among the stockholders. Cripple Kills Self Under Trolley Car An'unknown man, apparently mid-ale-aged, threw himself In front of a car of Lehigh Traction Co.

at the old S. S. crossing at Drlfton Shortly, after 9 o'clock last night He was Instantly killed. The victim, a stranger in the commnulty, was seen about the streets for the last several days. He was a cripple, having a Wooden leg.

Young Men Fined Several young men of Forty Fort Were sentenced to pay fines recently at a hearing before Burgess Roielle outing which a young woman of Xirty Fort charged the men with ning annoy ea ner. inasmuch as several similar cases had been report- sd an effort was made to have all women who had been annoyed appear In-court, but the young woman who pressed the first charges was the only present Assistant Chief of fouce H. J. Sutliff made the arrests. Found Unconscious on Road i- An Unidentified man ASe In Nan.

tlcoke State hospital last night about 11 i'm1w1 Ua 1 4. "a "on iuuuu auouL noon yesterday along the road to shirk. shinny, a short distance below West ,1 Nantlcoke. Unconscious, he was taken to the institution and never miiad.0 He was apparently about 0 years of age. No bruises were round on the body, Nantlcoke police are investigating.

Former Resident Dies eergeani uawara u. Kmmerson, a former-resident of this city, died on Sunday night in Syracuse Hospital, of complications. is surtved-by his wife, one son. also his mother, Emmerson of Forty rvru a military lunerai win be held at Syracuse on Thursday afternoon at i o'clock: Interment will be at erracuse. Commissioners, Approve Bills 'County' ComtBlsstoners Harrison.

Itosser ana Conway neld a regular meeting yesieraay, did little business except approve current bills and transact other routine Dies at Retreat; Georgs Shlkoro, aged of till died 1n' Retreat Hospital on Sunday of Relatives are requested to communicate with A UacUa at Retreat. ASKAM The announcement that 'Rev. T. C. Harwood will be returned here as pastor of the M.

E. Church meets with the hearty approval of every resident of this section. Since his pastorate here Mr. Harwood and his beloved wife have endeared themselves to all with whom they have come In contact The large number of -new members added to the congregation also speaks for the successful manner in which the local charge has been conducted. Askam Lodge, No.

89.9, I. O. O. will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock in Metcalf's hall. Upper members and officers are urged to be present.

Joseph Nleznanskl, township commissioner representing this district. an operation for appendicitis, at Nantlcoke State Hospital on Saturday. His condition is considered very satisfactory. Robert Hagenbach, Alfred Noyle and Jack Taylor have returned from a visit among relatives and friends at Blnghamton and Johnson City, N. Y.

Mrs. Pearse Walker, of Stanley street has fully recovered from her recent Illness. Miss Phoebe Podsadlek, of Front street has returned to the Sargent School of Physical Education at Boston. Mrs. J.

E. Altemus, of Alderson, was the recent guest of friends here. Mrs. Ida Magee, of Lower Askam, Is slowly recovering from Injuries received In a fall at her home a few days ago. Hanover Council, No.

251, Jr. O. U. A. will meet to-morrow evening at 7:80 In their rooms in Upper Askam.

during the World War was in attend. an.ee and served as an escort. The veterans were in charge of Michael Glnley and Edward Berkinaki, The numerous floral tributes and large attendance testified to the high regard in which deceased, had been held. The pall bearers, ex-service men, were: Peter H. Dillon, M.

J. Stanaitis, Fred Leas, William Durkln, Andrew McGowan- and Michael J. Rellly. Interment was In the family plot in the church cemetery at Sugar Notch, where American Legion charge of the services. A firing squad under the direction of William.

Bal-chen and Andrew Kohl fired a final salute over the grave. The squad was composed of William Rehn, David Bols, Charles Ogarbalck. Clark Silvers, Joseph Cavan and jWilltam Rowe. Taps were sounded by Bugler Francis Austin, a Rev. William Ward gave the final- benediction at the 'Vj-; Arranging Card Party Plans, have- been completed for the May' Blossom card party and to pe given by young women of Holy Rosary -church, Ashley, on Monday night at -the parish hall, Charles and Newport streets, Ashley.

Many valuable' prizes will be awarded; The committee in charge has as its mem-" bers Misses Anna Udovln, Anna Of-ton, Elsie Duracko, Mary Janoslk, Catherine- Molltorls, Mary Skurtz, Edith Popson, Mary Goch, Catherine Pcola, Elsie Colibab, Pollack and Anna Kovac. edwardsjAlle 1 ORIENTAL VISITORS Mrs. W. A. Noble of Pyng iTang, Korea, China, receptly visited her niece, Mrs.

Frank. Bowman of Wilson Street, prior to her sailing; for her home; which will be' within the next few days. This Is the first 'vlplt to the United States is eight years and while here she had the pleasure of renewing some of her old j' BAPTWTXONCfiRT Wednesday1 -night at 8:15, In Im-manuel Baptist church, "members of First Baptist church of Wllkes-Barre wtll present a concert The program wlUttclftcHorus-'narnBert; read-1 j'-; -i In keeping with other Improvements to the church, the members of Bet head a Congregational church have purchased a new bulletin board which will replace the flowers that tended to beautify the front of the churchyard. With the addition of this board. It will further add and be within keeping of the extensive Improvements recently completed to this church.

The board Is finished in highly polished copper and is four feet wide by five feet high, weighing 160 ponuds. The letters for announcements will be three inches in height. INSPECTION APPRECIATED The recent Inspection tour made through the Smith dyeing and cleaning plant on South Washington street, Wllkes-Barre, by members of the Ladles' Aid society of Bethesda Congregational church proved highly pleasing. The manager of the above establishment presented the society with a check amounting to 125.50. Those In the party were Mrs Anna Prosser, Mrs.

Daley, Margaret A. Cobleigh, Mrs. Dugan, Margaret Cob-lelgh, Mrs. Dunbar, Viola Cobleigh, Mrs. Collins, Ruth Cobleigh, Mrs.

Collins and daughter, Mrs. Melissa Titus, Mrs. Robers, Dorothy Rlngs-dorf, Mrs. Smith, Ethel Parry, Mrs. Rose Rogers, Elizabeth Reese, Mrs.

William Jones, Mary Bolton, Mrs. H. Smith, Margaret S. Choll, Mrs. Jennie Davis, Ruth Jenkins, Mrs.

Hannah Besford, Mrs. William Jenkins. Mrs. Louisa Morgans, Mrs. Reese Lewis, Mrs.

Edward Griffith, Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Evans, Mrs. Thomas Horsefleld, Mrs. Llewellyn Lewis, Mrs.

Jane Davis, Mrs. Charles Ross, Mrs. Evan Lewis, Mrs. Gomer Phillips, Mrs. John Edwards, Mrs.

Francisco, Mrs. William Harding. Mrs. Chris Bates. Mrs, Richard Lloyd.

Mrs. Elizabeth Miles, Mrs. Ralph Titus, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. Hazel Ross, Mrs.

Harold Ross, Mrs. Mossif. Mrs. Thomas G. Evans, Mrs.

John Lewis, Mrs. Jack Hughes, Miss Stella Flynn, Mrs. John E. Mrs Hugh Jones. Mrs.

Ralph Newman. Miss Margaret Richards, Mrs, Rutherford Collett, Mr. and Mrs. R. J.

Reese, Thomas, Mrs. Her- A Hi' Wmmk crs velcttett in m. MSlJ Rafael Sabatini BKfl COPYRIGHT. AND, 1927. Vt RAFAEL SABATINI.

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