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I I I THE THE WILKES-BARRE RECORD. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1926 Twenty-five KNOWN MUSICIAN DIES Edwin C. Soley Served Five Leading Churches' Here as Organist and Choir Leader' MASTER OF COUNTERPOINT Imparted Knowledge to Many Now Studying in Conservatories in This Country and Abroad Following an illness of complications, Edwin C. Soley, aged 70, died yesterday morning at 12:05 o'clock in Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. Mr.

Solex had heen in falling health, and had a goner to: Philadelphia for special treatment. Deceased was one of the outstanding musicians in this community, having taught piano and pipe organ for more than two score years, and having officiated as organist in many of the largest churches of the city. Soley was born in Newton, Wales, and came to this country with his parents when a boy of eleven years of age. With his family he lived in Camden, N. for a number of years, and then moved to Ashley where he lived for a number of years.

Fifty-one years ago he married Miss Sadie Beers, of Ashley, who survives him. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in April, 1925. Mr. Soley" was in every respect a self-made musician. Through hard work and study which he continued as long as his health lasted, he achieved an outstanding place in local musical circles.

Hundreds of young people of the community who have achieved a much in musical circles were his students, many having followed instruction and entered various conservatories of music in this country and abroad. Deceased was a master of harmony and counterpoint and composed many pieces. His arrangements were wide. ly used. Mr.

Soley was a deep literary student and was one of the leading authorities on Shakespeare in this section. In theory, harmony, technique and orchestration, he was possessed of a practical intuition, almost uncanny in its nature. He was always disposed with paternal kindness, to help young students and encourage their efforts in composition. Such criticisms as he. found necessary, were' always carefully and thoughtfully expressed.

He wag one of the four local musicians to have conferred upon him an honorary life membership by Wilkes-Barre Association of the American Federation of Musicians is a recognition of unusual attainment and extraordinary musical service in the community. For nearly a half century, Mr. Soley served as organist and choir preceptor in various local churches. He served as organist and choir Jeader of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Memorial Presbyterian, Central M.

St. Mary's Church, and for the last twelve years he has faithfully devoted himself to the congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In his earlier career, he devoted great deal of time to violin study and developed playo: of note and made many public appearances as soloist and as member of tries and quartets. Ho was an enthustast chamber music and never lost interest in promoting its welfare in community. Deceased performed at various times in the old Music Hall and also directed orchestra at Glen Summit hotel.

Surviving are his wife and four children, Thomas, Frank, Airs, L. G. Dillman and Harold. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon, with brief services in the family home at 233 North River street and further services in Westminster church. Tho remains were brought to this city from Philadel, phia last evening.

OBSERVE YOM KIPPUR Jews of the Valley Spend Holiest Day in Meditation and Sacrifice Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, was observed with meditation and sacrifice by ail Jews city from sundown Friday evening, until the same time on Saturday. was the day on which the Jew praya for the forgiveness of his sins and the solemn day on which he resolves to do better during the year to come. It was observed by Reformed and Orthodox Jews alike. There were three services: Kol Nidre on Friday evening, the Memorial service Saturday morning, and Mellah, the concluding service on Saturday afternoon immediately following the conclusion the memorial selvice. Kol Nidre in the orthodox synagogs began sundown.

That part of the Jewish liturgy which was composed late fifteenth century was sung with traditional chant. Sate the urday at noon the memorial servIce started, the most Impressive service of all during which prayers are offered for the souls of the dead. Chief Rabbi Davidson, officlated at the "kol Nidre service at Ohab Zedek Synagog, and again at mid-day preceding the the memorial service. At sundown on Saturday, Rabbi Davidson's sermon in Ohab Zedek Synagog dealt with some of the present problems and aims of modern Jewry, stressing particularly local Jewish needs and problems. The theme of the sermon was chosen from the following lines found in Rudyard Kipling's Recessional: "Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, and humble and a contrite heart." In speaking.

to the women of the congregation, Rabbi Davidson spoke of Queen Victoria as the "womanly queen and the queenly woman," and emphasized particularly the religion of the home, which is the woman's domain. Services were conducted in all the Orthodox churches under Rabbi Davidson's assistance. Kippur services in the Feformed synagogs were essentially the same as those conducted in the Orthodox synagogs, as illustrated by those held in the South Washington street synagog, Rabbi Marcus Salzman, D. officiating. Kol Nidre was accompanied by special solemn music has become associated with the service through years of constant usage.

The memorial service on Saturday began at 10 o'clock in the morning preceded by a service following the general theme of atonement. Mellah, the concluding service, started late in the afternoon, and ended shortly after sundown. Rabbi Salzman's morning service was on the theme "a New Earththe Vision and its and his afternoon sermon was entitled, "New Horizons." AMUSEMENTS "Greenwich Village Orders are now being received by mail for the engagement of the "Greenwich Village Follies" which comes to heath Irving Tuesday and Wednesday a Wednesday matinee. The latest all new edition of "Follies" is said to be a lavish, fleet and magically contrived musical revue, with brilliant dancing, spectacular song numbers, goregous stage pictures and haunting melodies to puncture the diversified action of the spectacle. McIntyre and Heath head the cast.

They two of the most popular and accomplished comedians American The chorus consists of forty gitage. At. Poli's Palace Trini headlines the bill opening at Poli's Palace for three days to-day. Trini's debut on Broadway was made in the star role of "The Dancing Girl." Trini.is assisted by Louis Betancourt Marimba Band and by Albert Galo and E. Holt.

Jones, Morgan and Trine, at Poli's Palace To-day, Tomorrow and Wednesday Rush are a breezy and bright trio. Meehan and Shannon will provide a comedy originality, Willie Covan and Leonard Ruffin are pair of nimble footed colored chaps. Noel Lester and will present a variety. skit. "Paris," With Charles Ray, is the film feature.

At The Capitol Five acts of vaudeville that carry guarantee of the management will be presented at the Capitol the first three days of this theatres starting with the matinee a musical production day. Topping this pretentious bill is with a cast headed by Davey White and Molly Dodd, Shean-Philipps Anger will present their three foolish flashes of fun. Perry Wagner, assisted by Violet Manning, will be scen in comedy. Bill and Sherri Methews offer "Personality Plus." The Three have an equilibristic offering. Bessie Love and William Haines star in.

"Lovey Mary," a screen version of "Mrs. Wiggs of Cabbage Patch," the famous old stage play. At The Orpheum Tod Browning's most startling venture in realism is now being shown at Orpheum theatre in "The Road to Mandalay," Lon Chaney's vivid new starring vehicle the Orient. Lon Chaney plays the sinister "Singapore Joe," a one-eyed ruler of the Singapore Kamiyama LON CHANEY in THE ROAD TO At Orpheum Theatre All This Week Sojin sounds a new note as an Oriental, educated in San Francisco's Chinatown, and returning to the Orient with all the American tricks of a big city added to his native sinister traits. Henry B.

Walthall plays a priest, battling the world influence of the Orient and Moore is realistic as a derelict navy officer, victim of drink and the pitfalls of the tropics. Each is patterned from life. At The Savoy Due to the recent death of Rudolph Valentino unusual interest has been aroused in the feature attraction this week at Savoy theatre when "The Son of the Sheik" will be shown for the first time in this city. The cast includes Vilma Banky, beautiful and exotic Hungarian actress who came to America a few years ago and has sinceappeared to fine advantage with Ronald Colman in "The Dark Angel" and other films, as well as with Valentino in his last picture, Eagle." In "The Son of the Sheik" Miss Banky has the role of Yasmin, the tortured dancing girl of the desert whose heart calls to the stern Son of the Shel' Savoy News, Fables and a comedy will also be shown. "Square Crooks" "Square Crooks" of recent years much has been said regarding the uplift of the American stage and the majority of the playwrights are cooperating in this movement by taking the characters and subjects of their plays from actual life.

One of the strongest advocates of this form of writing is James P. Judge, whose comedy "Square will be the attraction at the Irving theatre to-night, to-morrow night and Wednesday matinee and night. The story of "Square Crooks" deals with the adventures of two young men, who have been rated among America's leading crooks, but on seeing the error of their ways decide to live on the square. However, their path is not an easy one as they are constantly confronted by. obstacles; a detective who believes in the old saying, "Once a crook, always a crook," and not above doing anything to place them where he thinks they should be- Sing Sing.

"Cradle Snatchers" Blanche Ring appears as one of the neurotic wives In Cradle Snatchers The farce comedy whiten Sam Harris, by arrangement with Hassard Short, will present at the Irving theatre on September 23, to 25. Seats are now on gale at the Irving box Office. At the Gaiety Described as an effervescent com: bination of mirth, melody and ani mation, Lou Reals' latest tion to the Mutual Burlesque Circul entitled, "Nite Life Paris," My he presented all this week at. Gaiety Theatre. In addition Charles "Tramp" McNally, comedian, the company include Harry Leff, Al Baker, Billy Pitzer Ruby Wallace, Dolly Morrissey an! Gladys Lockwood and a chorus of sixteen.

CHANGE DECISION Exeter School Board Will Not Reinstate Teachers Unless They Apologize Although the majority and minority factions of Exeter Borough school board seemingly got together on Saturday night and agreed to reemploy the teachers that had been summarily dismissed sometime ago by the majority faction, Thomas W. Walsh, a member of the majority, is quoted as saying last night that following a conference yesterday the majority members have decided that will reemploy the teachers. latest decision of the majority faction Mr. Walsh is quoted as attributing to the alleged action of the minority members in giving a' statement to a Sunday newspaper, in which the impression was conveyed the majority were obliged to capitulate "because of the force of public opinion. Mr.

Walsh said that the board is willing to re-employ two of the dismissed teachers, Miss Grace Dotter and Miss Helen Jacobs, provided apoligizes to the board for statements they are alleged to have made against members of the majority faction and provided an apology 18 forthcoming from Burgess L. N. Jacobs, father of Miss Jacobs. Saturday night a large crowd of citizens, including many women, appeared at the meeting and insisted upon the reinstatement of the teachers. The present friction between opposing factions the board had its inception it is said when the majority members, unable to appoint four relatives as teachers, created four positions for them such as secretary to the principal, librarian and caretaker of the gymnasium.

The Taxpayers' Association then served notice that it would not stand for the additional expense the creation.of the jobs would 'entail, it is reported. Denial that conditions in the schools have been demoralized as a result of the dismissal of the teachers was made by Director Walsh, who asserted that at present there are teachers on payroll thirty that the district is only short two teachers. ADDRESS CHURCH FACTIONS Bishop Hoban Sends Arbiters to Controversy Over Choice of Priest Meetings held by opposing factions of the Polish Church of the Transfiguration, West Hazleton, who have been at odds over choice of a priest for the congregation, were addressed yesterday by a committee of three arbiters sent by the Rev. Bishop M. J.

Hoban of Scranton. The adherents of the Rev. D. C. Tomakiewez, who has been transferred to Mayfield, met in 3.

hall in Hazleton while the. party advocating the acceptance of the Rev. J. Kwiatkowski, who has been sent to succeed Rev. Tomakiewcz, met in a West Hazleton hall.

The committee consisting of the Revs. Gryczka of Kingston, Coveleski of Wilkes- Barre, and I Dreier of Plymouth, will report to Bishop Hoban. MINERS' MILLS LABORERS WANTED Laborers wanted for unloading coal. Apply D. H.

Coal Storege Plant, Parsons, Pa. EDWARDSVILLE Mrs. William G. Jenkins of Church street, who has been seriously ill for the past week, is improving nicely.) Thomas Blandford of Green street has returned home after spending several days, visiting friends at Berwick and Bloomsburg. night.

The K. of P. lodge will meet toMr. and Mrs. William Chismer and Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Pacropes and family left yesterday on a motor for Philadelphia. Harriet Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lloyd of Church street, BESSIE LOVE and WILLIAM HAINES in 'LOVEY At the Capitol Theatre To-day, To-morrow and Wednesday 103-107 E.

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Times- Leader for Complete Details in Our "Pink Record STRAUSS' MILLION DOLLAR STORES of Strauss' to Furnish Your House' -PLYMOUTH received severe injuries while playing recently in the school yard. Richard Lloyd, chairman of council; Borough Solicitor Leonard Morgan, and Jack Morris, leave this morning for Harrisburg where they will attend the Public Service Commission meeting regarding the apportioning of cost to the new road from Kingston to Plymouth via Woodward colliery. Business going on as usual at Deemer Six West Market St. Headquarters for stationery, office equipment, novelties, favors, art goods. Next Sunday, September 26, will be observed as "rally day" in Immanuel Baptist Church for beginners, primary and junior departments which will also be known as "promotion day." Miss Ellen Miner of Curtis street has entered training for nursing in Scranton State Hospital.

Ray Jones, who resigned as. physical director of the borough school district, has returned to East Stroudsburg Normal School in order to complete fourth year in this department of study, William Keirle and J. F. Bigley have returned home after a success'ful fishing trip to Mehoopany where they caught several fine pike. The following have enrolled in Forty Fort Institute for coming term: Misses Martha Jones, Ethel Beech and Anna Wartella, NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS The tax office will be open every evening until 9 o'clock until October 1.

Pay your taxes now and save 5 per cent. penalty, The following students will leave to-day for Bloomsburg Normal School to: resume their studies: Misses Manta Ruth, Minnie Wolfe, Olie Williams, Nora Tucker, Helen Jones, Martha Davis, Irene Ellis, Ellen Davis and Jennie Williams. Agnes Koval, Sara Williams and John Gibbons have left for Stroudsburg Normal School. GRAND THEATRE TO- NIGHT A Paramount production featuring Thomas Meighan and Virginia Valli in "The Man Who Found Himself," taken from Booth Tarkington's famous novel; also a good Stern Brothers' comedy presenting Wanda Wiley in "Playing the Swell." Lewis Smith and Walter Smith have returned ed home after motoring to Philadelphia. Thomas Blandford, of Green street, left yesterday to resume his studies at the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy, The Edwardsville Celtics staged a party Saturday night at Harvey's Lake in honor of their reorganization- for the coming basket ball season.

The Celtics had a successful year during the past season, and expect to good this season. The party, was held at the Clear View Villa cottage on Carpenter's road, Lunch was served by Mrs. Jones of Grove street. The idea of the party was to start a fund with which to purchase basket ball suits. The following were present: Ellen Jones, Dorothy Jones, Norma Knoll, Esther Powell, Priscilla Davis, Isabelle Spare, Elsie Spare, Catherine Richards, Dorothy Lloyd, Catherine Louise Powell, Anna Liskoski, Mason, Agnes McCormick, Catherine Lloyd, Gertrude Flowers, Edwin Jones, Daniela O'Connell, Gwilym Jones, Walters, James Edwards, David Edwards, Albert Evans, Morgan Thomas, Howard Jones, John Davis, Edgar Samuels, Lewis Thomas, Hubert Morton, Tony Moran Van Rhem, Thomas Davis.

Grant Welsh, Florence Jones, Robert Sipple and Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Jones. LUZERNE Covered Dish Social -The Ladtes Atd Society of the Presbyterian Church held a covered dish social and business meeting on Thursday in the church parlors.

The following attended: Rev. Mr. Davies and wife, Ruth Davies, Mrs. Edward Keen, Mrs. H.

F. Musgrove, Mrs. Kletus Keller, Mrs. Libby Seeban, Mrs. Simon Schneider, Mrs.

Jennie Mathers, Mrs. Helen Lloyd, Mary Lloyd, Mrs. S. P. Smith, Mrs.

E. Abbott, Mrs. Robert Blair, Jennie Abbott, Mary Blair, Mrs. Henry Banta, Mrs. Joseph Bryant, James Chester, Ruth Evans, Mary Gary, James Graham, Louis Glahn, Sue Gamble, Mattie Hodnett, Charles Hitchings, James Hitchings, Mrs.

Howell, Albert Johns, Zack Keller, William P. Llewellyn, Lester Milliard, Amanda Prutzman, Charles Pope, Roat, Mrs. Stoneham, W. L. Wolfe, Stella Williams, Mrs.

John Shaffer, Jessie Elton, Andrew Blannett, Mrs. Samuel Williams, Stella May Williams, Richard Evans, James Lare, Mrs. Harry Freeman, Will Hold' Corn Roast The Epworth League of the Methodist church. will hold a corn roast Friday evening, September 24, at Harvey's Lake. Transportation will be free, cars leaving the church at 7 o'clock.

Any one having automobiles who can accommodate passengers please notify Walter Rowett or John Hendershot. Wiener Roast The following students of the local high school held a wiener roast at Harvey's Lake on Thursday evening: Austin, Stella Bottoms, Margaret Lloyd, Anna Patton, Edna Pollock, Helen White, Louise Stevens, Letha Southworth, Thelma Pope, Kathryn Ford, Elizabeth Carr, Mary Dorosky, Helene Harris, John Hendershot, Monroe: Totten, Russell Hawke, Probert Edwards, Joseph Boyle, Alabaugh, Patrick Mooney, George Keller, Herbert Craze, Francis Barnes, Willard Hawke, 'Joseph Coolick, William Peragino and Joseph Peragino, Birthday Party A birthday party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Dora 'Blight, Duplin -Manor, in honor of her fifty-ninth birthday anniversury. A chicken supper was served to Mr. and Mrs.

Philip Rowley, of Trucksville! Mr. and Mrs. David Reese, son' Wilbur, of Westmoor; Vanarsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Blight, Mr.

and Mrs. Jack James, Mr. Mrs. Ray Austin, of Luerne; Mr. and Mrs.

John Reed, of Kingston. Briefs Mr. and Mrs. David Evans of Ben- nett street, have returned home after a motor trip to Harrisburg and Washington. Mr.

and Mrs. William Winkleman and Mrs. Albert Hall have returned to their home in Ackron, after spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kulp of Walnut street.

Business going on as usual at Deemer Six West Market St. Headquarters for stationery, office equipment, novelties, favors, art goods. Margueritte 'Knarr, Martha Reynolds and Anna Patton spent Sunday with Misa Betty Morgan of Kingston. Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Hawke have returned home after spending a week with relatives in Newton, N. J. SILK LOOMS OF WILKES- BARRE 29 So. Main DOLLAR SILK SALE TO- DAY Dr, Eugent Totten of Charles street spent Sunday with relatives at Wapwallopen. Mrs.

William Phillips of Forty Fort was a caller in town on Friday even. Ang. The Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors and entertained by Mrs. Emma Honeywell, Mrs. Eva Crocker, Mrs.

William Prynn and Mrs. William Harris, The regular monthly business meeting of Queen Esther Standard Bearers will be postponed from Tuesday evening, Sept. 21, to Monday evening, September 27, on account of the Epworth League Rally. Have Wyoming Valley Cleaning Clothing now All orders called for Dyeing Co. clean and press your and delivered.

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MORRIS AND AGENCY 543 MAIN STREET EDWARDSVILLE held on Tuesday evening at the Courtdale Methodist church. The Arst division of the Ladies' Aid society will hold a soup sale in the Methodist church on Thursday at 11:30 o'clook. The Ladies' Aid society of Sacred Heart church will be entertained by Mrs. Harry Lord, 50 Sharpe street, Kingston, on Tuesday evening, PITTSTON Funeral of Major Flannery The remains of the late Maj. John T.

Flannery, whose brilliant career was spent in this community, were laid at rest in the family plot in St. John's Cemetery, in a spot not far from home in which he was born reared on Market street, atha Saturday morning amid solemn and impressive religious and military ceremonies which were attended by a vast number of friends and rela-. Long the hour set for the funeral throngs of people from all walks of life called at the family home, 231 South Main street, to bear expressions of condolence to the bereft family and pay a final tribute to a man careen And funeral procession moved from the family home at 9 o'clock and the cortege was one of the largest. As the -draped casket was born Into St. John's Church a male quartet from St.

John's choir under the leadership Prof. M. E. Golden; sang "Nearer My God to Thee." A solemn high mass of requiem was sung over the remains by Rev. George Jeffrey, celebrant, assisted by Rev.

J. P. Kelley as deacon, and Rev. W. C.

Lynch as sub-deacon. Seated in the 'sacristy during the church serwices were the Tollowing clergymen: Rev. G. J. Divon, Rev.

N. Casu, Rev. John Di Pietro and Rev. P. F.

Loughney, of this city: Rev. M. E. Loftus, of Great Bend, and Rev. J.

V. Millauskas, of Duryea. At the offertory of the mass Paul Kane sang an "Ave Maria." He also song the "Agnus Del" and as the remains were being removed from the church, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." At the conclusion of the mass Arch Davis sang, "Jesus, I Come." Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, The pall bearers were James Corcoran, Thomas F. MeAndrew, John Callahan, Michael J.

Brennan, John Sheridan and Patrick War Veterans, who under Members of the Spanish- American mand of the deceased served during the war of 1898, acted as a guard of honor over the bier. At the cemetery a detail fired a volley over tho grave. Members of the Spanish -American War Veterans who comprised the detall included Chief of Police Michael McHale, George Kizis, Gus Butler, Charles Boone, Robert Comar and John Toole. Taps was sounded by Bugler John Reid as the remains were being lowered into their final resting place. Mrs.

William Walker Dies Mrs. William Walker, aged 62, and widow. of the late William Walker, former mine foreman of the Pennsylvania Coal passed away yesterday morning at the family home, 124 Warren street, West Pittston, following an illness of complications. Deceased was well known in this community having been a resident of Pittaton throughout her entire life. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Janet, a nurse at the Trenton State Hospital and Miss Jean at home.

Also four sisters, Mrs. Muncle of Taylor, Mrs. William Younger of Moosic, Mrs. Alexander Ferguson Olyphant and Mrs. West Johnson of Dallas; also five brothers, James Girvin of Taylor, Thomas of Wyoming, David of Nanticoke, John of Scranton and Robert of Carbondale.

Funeral Announcements The funeral of Joseph Zemaitis will be held this morning from the home of Shimikonte, Market street, Inkerman, A mass of requiem will be sung in St. Castmir's 9:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The funeral of Joseph Mauyokas will be held this afternoon with brief services in the home, 1100 Wyoming avenue, Exeter Borough, at 2. Burial will be in the Lithuanian cemetery, West Wyoming.

This afternoon at 3 the funeral of the late Martin Rapasky will 'be held with brief sergices at the family home, 791 Donnelly services in street, Sacret Duryea, Heart followed by Church. Burial will be in St. John's Slovak Cemetery. Child Struck by Auto Harry Pitman, aged .11, of 152 Seneca street was struck an automobile owned and driven by James McLaughlin of Barnum street on North Main street yesterday afternoon. The Injured child was taken by the driver to Dr.

Androsky's offico in Newrose building where the physician dressed the Injuries which consisted of lacerations. His condition is not serlous. West Pittston Notes Mr. and Mrs. George Segar, of Hudson, spent the week- end at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Kresge, of Parke street. Dr. Bruce Kinney, of Denver, Colorado, who spoke in the Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church Friday, has left for New York City, where he will give similar addresses. The Middle District Deputles Association of the Sons Daughters of Liberty and the Visiting Association held a meeting Saturday at Wilkes -Barre.

A number West Pittston residents were present. On Wednesday- evening there will be meeting of the. Visiting Association at the Wilkes- -Barre Odd Fellows Hall. John Davis, of Parke street, who underwent an operation for appendicitis Friday evening, is getting along nicely. Mr.

and Mrs. George Kemper Mr. and Mrs. Donald Watkins and Mr. and Richards, of Kingston, were guests of Mr.

and Mrs. William. Montgomery, of Spring street yesterday, Miss Carrie Keim. of Philadelphia, has returned home after spending a week with friends in town. Miss Keim was formerly a resident of this place.

Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Williamson, of Harding, were guests at the home of Mrs.

George Davies yesterday, West Pittston high school's season foot ball tickets are on sale at the price of one dollar each, for those within the school, one dollar and a half will be charged outsiders. Walter Mugford, of Spring street, was a visitor in Scranton yesterday. HUDSON LABORERS WANTED Laborers wanted for unloading coal. Apply D. H.

Coal Storage Plant, Parsons, Pa. NANTICOKE Death of James H. Thomas James H. Thomas, aged 46, 372 East Main street, shoemaker of this city died at Mercy Hospital, WilkesBarre Saturday, following AD operation for appendicitis. Born in Slatedale, Lehigh County.

Mr. Thomas came to Nanticoke twelve years ago, opening a shoemaker shop on East Main street and several years ago transferred it to Wilkes- Barre. The deceased possessed quiet disposition and made a host of friends. Surviving are his wife and three and Mrs. Walter Rehill, of Nantidaughters, Mrs.

Charles MacKinder coke, and Mrs. Ralph Hartline, of Slatedale; also three brothers, William and Robert, of Allentown; John of Slatedale, and six sisters, Mrs. Robert Lewis, Slatedale; Mrs. Albert Williams, Slatington; Mrs. Charles, and Mrs.

Carrie Albright of Allentown; Mrs. Robert Zellner, Rockdale, Lehigh County, and Mrs. Gustave Foltz, Nanticoke. The funeral services which will be private, will take place at the home of Mrs. Roland Raup, 248 East Green streef, on Tuesday afternoon at Methodist Episcopal Church offici2 with Rev.

James Lawson, pastor of ating. On Wednesday morning the funeral cortege will proceed to the Lehigh Valley station at WilkesBarre to the train leaving there at 8:10 a. m. for Slatedale where Interment will be made in the family plot. The Sheatown Elks foot ball- -team defeated the strong Wanamie team on Saturday, by the score of 13 to: 12.

The game which played on the Alden field was marked with many thrills and some clever plays. The Elks are anxious to book games with any fast team. Death of Frank Gevera Frank Gevera, aged 65, died last night at his home on Garfield street, Honey Pot, following a lingering Ill "ness of complications. -He was born in Germany, coming to this country young man, having resided Motion Pot for forty years. He is survived by his wife and the following five children: John, Mary, Frank, Anna and Stanley, Blue Ridge Dance To-night Dance lovers will find an added attraction at Kirmar Park to -night, the Blue Ridge club having engaged Gregory's celebrated artists.

This orchestra has made records for the Victor Record Co. Juvenile Rehearsal Postponed The rehearsal of the Juvenile Symbony Orchestra tor. to-night, has been postponed until one week from September on account of another organization having previously engaged the hall. of the Symphony orchestra are requested to be attend the rehearsal next week. Note of Thanks The family of the late Frank.

Hill desires to thank all those who asslated them during their recent bereavement, also those who sent floral offerings. AVOCA John Cummings died Thursday evening at his home on Church street following several months' 111- ness. employed at the Erie years. His wife, two daughters, Anna and Mary, a and four sisters, Mrs. Patrick Nolan, Mrs.

John Doran, Mrs. ward McCarthy and Mrs. John Webber survive. The funeral will be held on Monday morning. requiem, mass will be celebrated in St.

Mary's Church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. John Paschat of 214. Brook street, a track walker.

on the D. H. Railroad, was struck with an engine while walking along the track on his way home. Ho had six fractured. ribs and other injuries.

He 15 at Taylor Hospital. John Garvey has resumed his Miss Helen Weir has enrolled at West Chester Normal School. DURYEA The choir of Brick M. E. church held a corn and frankfurter roast at Dallas Friday evening.

The trip was. made by auto trucks, with the following present: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hood, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph James, Mr. and MA. William Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kramer, Mrs. William Penhale, Mrs.

Walter Naylor, Mrs. Carl Warner, Miss Elizabeth Galloway, Miss Mary Lugg, Miss Martha Milligan, Miss Thelma Donley, Miss Grace Donley, Miss Marjorie Davis, E. Clayton Jones, Herbert Lugg, Vivian Lugs, George Collamer, Frank Shelby, Robert Kramer and Calvin Naylor. The funeral of Martin Repasky will be held this afternoon with services at the family home, 791 Donnelly street at 3 o'clock, followed by services in Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Jurica of Pittston in charge of the service.

Interment in St. John's Slovak cemetery. Squire J. J. Stephenson on has returned after a business trip to Washington, D.

and New Brunswick, N. J. He was accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. Clarence Johnson and son, John, of New Brunswick, who will spend a few weeks the Stephenson home on Main street, TUNKHANNOCK: Squire Charles B. Tinker, an aged, citizen, is in very feeble health, at the home of his son, Asher Tinker.

Thomas Ellsworth has bought farm in Washington Township, and will remove his family there. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilbor and son. of Balttmore, Maryland, are on an automobile tour, through vania, New York and New England, called at the home of O.

S. Kinner on Thursday. E. W. Ennis of Scranton, is the new pt Hotel Graham.

He was landlord, connected with Hotels Graham. Three young men from Winola vicinity were arraigned before Squire Kutz the first of last week, charged with holding up an aun tomobile party near La Grange. The male driver was brutally beaten, and his two young women companions grossly assaulted. The prisoners. were held for court.

The Wyoming County fair will commence on Tuesday and end Saturday of this week. horses a are here for the races. Charles Dietrich will spend. the winter in southern California. The State road from Tunkhannoch to Nicholson has been excel lent condition by J.

E. Wiggins and L. N. superintendents. It will probably' be macadamized next year, Mrs.

Caroline Buck, Mrs. Emily, Burns and Miss Leah were visitors at Scranton on Saturday. Mrs. Asa S. Keeler and daughter Miss Alice Keeler.

are spending few days at Atlantic City, N. J. SUGAR NOTCH SILK LOOMS OF WILKES BARRE 29 So. Main Upstairs DOLLAR SILK SALE TO-DAY.