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a a TWenty-four THE WILKES BARRE RECORD, TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1927. More Joliet Convicts Endeavor To Escape Jollet, March 14, (P) -Amid the din 1 of rock crushing and the roar of blasting, two convicts made an unsuccessful attempt to escape from Initiation here quarry ty tathe as State officials Penistarted an investigation to determine who was responsible for the jail break Saturday of three Mexicans sentenced to hang. Waiting until their guard's back was turned. Leonardo Russo and Joseph Pasquale, both of Chicago, kicked couple of hoards from the high fence and made a dash for liberty. But before had gone far In they the were meantime Attorney Hjalmar Rehn was investigating everyone who had anything to do with the escape of the Mexicans from the jail.

Sheriff E. Markcounty, and Edward Gibbons, guard, were questioned first. To aid the State's attorney. Willian: Schoemaker. chief of detectives at Chicago, brought to Joliet Juanita Gallardo, sweetheart of Bernardo who was still at large in South Nettie Hard, negress, friend of Chicago; Jesse Gallardo, her brother; Gregario Rizzo who was wounded when captured, and Milton Kajganich, who started a defense fund for the convicts, Gibbons, the guard arrested following charges of Charles Duschowski who with Charles Shader and Walter Staiesky did not succeed in escaping from the jail, wAS raigned and held on $2,000 bond.

Duchowski told the sheriff that Gibbor.s and another guard had smuggled saws and liquor to them. 110 also charged that it cost the Mexicans $1,500 to maki good their get away. Fort Wayne. Mar. 11.

The Mexican desperado who led six other convicts in the daring jail break at Joliet, Saturday was believed to be in custody at Warsaw, do after officers there had arrested Mexicans who were stealing a on a train, according 'Wide to reports received here. One of the Mexicans answers the description of Bernardo Roa, sought in Chicago. Love Cult Hearing Postponed Oakland, March 14 Hearing of charges ers of the "White Brotherhood," alleged love cult, til Wednesday the principals appeared to-day before Judge Lincoln S. Church of the juvenile Mrs. Emma Gibbs.

the "Ermengaarde," and Russell J. Alley, the "Grand Omar" of the alleged cult, were jointly charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Mrs. Gertrude Wright "Searreda" or leader of the cult, was similarly charged, on a separate complaint. Ostriches Being Killed London, March 14 (P)-A despatch to the Exchange Telegrapn from Johannesburg, South Africa, says hundreds of ostriches are being slaughtered daily by ostrich farmers who have despaired of the revival of the plume market at Oudtahoorn.

The slump in the feather market continues. It is estimated that over 200,000 ostriches have been slaughtered. Death of Dean Jackson Gettysburg, March 14 (P)- Dr. Jerome C. Jackson, aged $1, dean of men at Gettysburg Collece.

died at the Warner Hospital here tonight after a snort illness. Diabetes was given as the cause of death. He was a native of Racine, and was graduated 1rom Thiel College in 1918. His widow and two children survive. DeMave K.

Benson North Bergen, N. March 14 (AP). -Jack DeMave, of Hoboken, 182, knocked out Sailor Eddie Benson, of Brooklyn, 183, in the fifth round here to-night. The knockout came forty-three seconds after the fifth round began. Youth Held For Killing of a Girl New York, March 14, Harris, aged 16, Brooklyn high school student was found shot to death in the diningroom of her home to-night.

Police could find no gun. The Harris family had gone to the motion pictures leaving the girl at in the diningroom, studying. Francis Chapman, aged 12, who was sitting on the porch of his home near by, told police he heard a shot and saw a young man out of the Harris home. for questioning Walter Goldberg, Policies to -night took into custody aged 18, who told them that during the afternoon had been in the Harris home with two revolvers. He re said he left the home some time before the girl's body was discovered taking one of the revolvers with him and leaving the other on the diningroom table.

After walking about Brooklyn for a while. Goldberg said, he threw the revolver into a sewer and returned to his home near the Harris residence, Goldberg said he arrived there shortly after the girl's body was discovered and ran to the office of Dr. Herbert Sparber. Dr. Sparber and Goldberg then returned to the Harris home where the girl was found dead bullet wound.

Police found Goldberg among the crowd that had gathered at the slain girl's home. DeValera Denounces The Irish Free State New York. March 14 UP. -Donouncing the Irish Free State for administration, Eamon De Valera, one time "president of the Irish Republic" to -night declared the 1921 treaty which resulted in establishment of the Free State Constitution, was obtained only through coercion by Lloyd George upon lirsh Republican delegates. The Irish Republican sympathizers who packed Carnegie hall to welcome De Valera, pledged moral and financial to the Republican cause, approving, by acclaim, a resolution proposing an immediate drive for funds to be supplied De Valera before his return to Ireland.

The purpose of the funds, the resolution stated is to place in the field at the Irish elections in May candidates pledged to the cause of "real Irish freedom." Under Free State administration, De Valera told his audience, Ireland taxes, of government and becomes saddled with heavy excessive salaries for officials. Honeymoon is Delayed Garnett Washington, of Kansas Mar. 14 City, ands Mrs. Susis Strickland, Baltimorest were married to-day wait for two years before beginning their honeymoon while Garnett serves a penitentiary term for forgery. was convicted last and committed to the District of Columbia jail to await transfer.

This morning Mrs. Strickland appeared with a license and the ceremony was performed by Judge Robert E. Mattingly. Then the new Mrs. Garnett departed but the bridegroom remained behind.

Refused Petition for Parole Walter Pluzek of Wilkes- Barre, who serving a six months tence 'in the Columbia county jail at Bloomsburg for driving an automobile while intoxicated, had his petition for a parole refused. Supreme Court to Recess Washington, March 14 (AP)-After! delivering opinions, entering orders and receiving motions next Monday, the Supreme Court will recess to April 11. Head of Yardmasters Dead Buffalo, N. Mar. 14 Patrick W.

Quigley, aged 51, dent of the Railroad Yardmaster Association of North America, died at his home here to-day. A STORES CO. Pure Lard. 14c BEST FINE GRANULATED SUGAR lbs. 10 65c BUTTER lbs.

2. $109 FRESH (RICHLAND BRAND BUTTER) Louella BUTTER in America The Finest Butter lb. 57c Known Far And Wide For Their Quality Gold Seal EGGS TWELVE OF CARTON 35c 3 $1.00 Fresh EGGS Doz. 30c Every Egg Guaranteed Ambassador Claudel Is at Washington Washington, March 14 Claudel, the new French to ambassador, arrived in Washington from the Far East. His arrival adds to the life of the not only one of France's greatest diplomats but also one of her supreme poets, commonly regarded a as the regenerator of Catholic poetry in that country if not Europe generally.

For more thirty years Ambassador Claudel has been combining skillful and calculating macy as a profession with mystic poetry. Pleading unfamiliarity with all issues now under discussion between the United States and France owing to his long stay in a Japan, where he has been stationed, the new ambassador refrained from commenting upon political questions. Beginning his diplomatic career in the consulates in New York and Boston, thirty-three years ago, M. Claudel has since served in various capacities in China, Italy, Brazil, Germany and Japan. His longest stay was in China, where for fifteen years he held important posts.

He expects to remain in the United States about one month' before proceeding, his to Franco daughters. for the He will wedding return here at the end of the summer. His credentials will be presented to President Coolidge in the next day or two, according to custom. Students Threaten Strike Chicago, Mar. 14 John Harvey Sherman.

of Lake Forest College, charged with "taking in too much territory and trying to regulate girls' diet," to-day was given a week in which to make good by students at the college. In the event Dean Sherman does not change his methods, the students will go on strike, Earl Le Roi, president of the Student Council and 1 head of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, As spokesman for the students, Le Roi declared that trouble would be averted if Dean Sherman mended his ways, and if not, a strike would be called, Dean Sherman is head of 1 the department of economics. Beauty Parlor Bill Hearing Harrisburg, March 14 A public hearing on the Grimes beauty parlor bill will be held by the Senate committee on public health and sanitation to to-morrow while the house committee on electric railways will hold a public hearing on a bill prohibiting the operation of oneman trolleys. Both hearings will be held at 2 o'clock. The Grimes beauty parlor bill has been passed by the House and sent to the Senate.

It provides for the licensing of persons and firms operating beauty parlors. The street railway bill was presented by Representative Hricko, Lackawanna, and was drafted at the instance of the State Carmen's Union of Scranton. Lost Village is Found Tokyo, March in the mountains of Northern Japan census takers have discovered a village which was lost from the world. Its 152 inhabitants do not speak modern Japanese. They dress in styles of centurles gone by, blacken their teeth, live entirely on fruits and vegetables and none of them ever heard of the outside world.

Investigators think they descended from the Helke clan which was defeated by the warring Genji about 700 years ago. Its survivors fled and disappeared into the mountains. New Gushers Come In Tulsa, Mar. 14. three new gushers completed within the last twenty -four hours in the greater Seminole oil area, attempts to cut production in the field failed to-day.

The indicated production of the three new wells totalled about 16,500 barrels dally, Operators, meeting here to perfect a plan for co-operative curtailment of the field's output, adjourned without reaching an agreement. As a result of the disagreement, operators said that production will be limited only by pipe line and storage facilities. To-day's production from Seminole and Earlsboro was approximately 315,000 barrels. Prohibition in Norway Oslo, Norway, March 14 committee of the Storthing has issued its report on the government's bill abolishing prohibition in Norway, in accordance with the result of the recent plebiscite. The committee recommended that no liquor be sold to persons under twenty and also that the sale be regulated SO as to favor sobriety as far as possible.

Persons who are included to abuse the drink privilege would not be allowed to obtain liquor. The committee, however, rejected the government's proposal of establishing a control system and issuing Individual license cards. Italian Banker Sentenced Philadelphia, Mar, 14 (P)-Pleading guilty to embezzlement of $150,000 from the Italian Merchants' Bank, of which he was president, Pasquale Teti to was sentenced to four and one-half to twelve years in Eastern penitentiary. Teti is said to have admitted losing the money in bad investments. The bank was closed four months ago when investigators of the State Banking Department discovered depositors' funds had been diverted by Teti.

Blue Law Foes Win Trenton, N. Mar 14 of the New Jersey blue laws, prohibiting all work a and pleasure on Sundays, won the second round in their fight for modification, in the assembly to-night, when a committee bill permitting local option on Sunday observance, on petition of 25 per cent. the voters was passed by a vote of 31 to 29. Pair Killed in Collision Seattle, March 14 Hurled against a telephone pole, Henry Rosens, commandant of the Salvation Army in Seattle, and his wife were instantly killed to-day when their automobile collided with another machine on the Pacific Highway, Mayeros Resists Extradition Cleveland, 0, Mar, 14 (P) -The habeas corpus hearing of John wanted in Sunbury, for a. bank robbery at Elysburg, today was postponed until Wednesday because no evidence was submitted.

SUGAR NOTCH Baby. Chicks. Fred S. Pettit, Liberty Market Work's Views on the Pan -Pacific Parley Washington, March 14 UP) The prediction that the United States by participating in Pan Pacific conterence which opens in Hawail April will make clear its interest in the advancement of peaceful arts and pursuits, in cooperation with Pacific nations, was made to-night by Secretary Work of the Interior Department. The secretary asserted, on the eve of his departure for the Pacific cross roads to preside over the conference, that nothing else in his opinion would be as beneficial to Hawaii Ag the forthcoming international gathering.

Asserting that the purpose of the conference was to further the exchange of views on education, rehabilitation, reclammation and recreation, he pointed out that the Washington government had taken the lead inviting countries bordering on the Pacific, or having territories there, to discuss these common problems. Duties of States Are Being Usurped San Francisco, Mar. 14, Judge George M. Borquin of the United States District Court to-day asserted that the Federal government had usurped the duties of the State in respect to people's morals. The statement was made in the case against P.

Millisack, arrested on a narcotic charge. Instead of sending Millisack 195 prison, Judge Borquin fined him for his third offense, the and unpaid assessed Federal him tax 50 on cents nar- to cotics. In explaining this procedure the court said "that a possible tax delinquency to the amount of 50 cents can afford space for a criminal prosecution in a favorable court, is a comedy and that it brands the delinquent as a felon and may subject him to the penitentiary for five years is a tragedy. The case is in the "hell dive" category and the variety has reduced Federal courts to the status of police tribunals." Latvia's President Dead Riga, Latvia, March 14 President J. Y.

Tschakste of Latvia is dead. Jan Tschakste, first president of the Republic of Latvia, was born in Courian, September 14, 1859. He was educated at the Milan gymnasium and studied at the University of Moscow. He was employeed on various Russian Government committees and in 1906 was elected a member of the first Russian Duma. The German invasion of Courland in 1915 forced him to leave Mitau and he went to Petrograd.

In 1920 he became president of the Latvian National Assembly and on November 14, 1922, was unanimously elected president of Latvia, He was reelected for a further period of three years in November 6, 1925. Inspection of the Erie Hornell, N. March 14 of the Chesapeake Ohio and Erie railroads have joined forces in one of the most detailed inspection tours of the railroad in some time. It is believed by railroad men, that the Joint inspection presages completion of the Nickel Plate merger plan. The Chesapeake Ohio party traveling in a special train includes President W.

F. Harrahan and a number of other high officials. Held for Husband's Death San Diego, Mar. 14 (P) Michael Blymire: must answer in Superior Court the charge that she murdered her husband, a Naval chief petty officer, last January. She was bound over to-day by Judge Daney.

Although Blymire, while being taken to the hospital, said that he fired the shot, the State charges that the revolver was fired at a distance because there were no powder marks on the clothing and that. Mrs. Blymire. and not her husband fired the shot. Operation Separates Twins Glencoe, March 14 Joined together the abdomen.

at birth, seven weeks' old twins are recovering to-day from an operation which separated them. They daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Alslemen. The infants apparently are in good health.

from the effects of the operation. Cuvellier Bills Killed Albany, N. March 14 3 vote of 79 to 66 the Assembly tonight defeated the bills of Assemblyman Louis A. Cuvellier, wet crusader, to request Congress to call a constitutional convention to repeal or modify the prohibition amendment. Marquard Turns in Uniform Washington, March 14 (P) -Rube Marquard, once ace of the Giants' pitching staff has decided that the Florida real estate game is preferable to a base ball comeback.

He has turned in the uniform issued him when he struck Manager Harris the Washington Senators for a Job last week. WYOMING LOST- large grey male Persian cat. Reward for information; or returned to 362 W. 8th or call 142-J. Miss Mona Brundle has returned to her home on Wyoming avenue after spending the last two weeks with her sister in Philadelphia.

Branch, 1265, L. C. B. will meet at the home of Mrs. Matthew Farrell on Seventh street this evening.

All members are requested to be present. Baby Chicks. Fred S. Pettit, Liberty Market Hanover Township Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs.

W. S. Williams of 34 Woodbury street, Lee Park, entertained at their home Friday night in honor of the fifth birthday anniversary of their grand daughter, Betty little Ruth Johnson. The honored lady received many gifts and 1m- mensely enjoyed the evening's fun. Margaret Reese and Anna Lavin save exhibitions of the Charleston and Mary Williams and Anna Lavin experformed the Black Bottom.

Games, music and dancing were induiged In by all, Luncheon was served to the following: Margaret Reese, Anna Lavin, Mary Williams, Isabelle Reese, Betty Dietendeffer, Betty Rae Johnson, Ruth fer, Ruth Marion Williams, Peggy Johnson, Anacy Black, Mildred Bower, Louise Bower, Katherine Hughes, Jean. Sullivan, Agnes Bell. Anna Nixon, Billie Johnson, David Bell, Jack Rinker, Elmer Rinker, Junior Rinker, Thomas Williams, Kenneth Black, Jack Bulman, Daniel Reese and Betty Ruth Johnson, Mr. NANTICOKE T. J.

CROWELL, MANAGER- Residence Telephone 226-R Office--Room 12, Shea Building, East Main Street- Telephone 600 Council Meeting To- Night The regular meeting of city council will take place this evening at 7:30. Bids for the new fire engine, which have been advertised for in accordance with the eity code, will be opened. Funeral To- Funeral To- Zennon Stravinski, son cf Mr. and Mrs. August Stravinski, of 43 Perry street, Plymouth, whose death.

0C- curred on Saturday, will be burled in Holy Trinity cemetery in this city this morning. Services will be conducted in Lithuanian Church Plymouth, this morning at 8:30 after which the funeral cortege proceed to Nanticoke. Mrs. Stravinski is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Wastlewski, of West Green street, Nanticoke. Mine Joseph Chesney, aged 45, of 119 West Union street, a driver boss at the No. 7: shaft of the Susquehanna Collieries was burned on the body yesterday as the result of an explosion of gas in the mines. He was taken to Nanticoke State Hospital where his condition was ported as being good by hospital attaches. Wilbur Griffith, aged 53.

of 140 East Broad street, a fire boss at the Susquehanna Collieries received burns to the body yesterday caused by an a explosion of gas in the mines. He was taken to Nanticoke State Hospital. His condition was reported as being good last evening Archbald Allusantonia, aged 36, of Kosciusko street, this city, a miner at the No. 1 slope of the Grand Tunnel Coal was admitted to Nanticoke State Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering with fracture of both legs, caused by being caught beneath a fall of top rock. His condition was reported as being fair.

Artists Here At the third annual mock trial which will begin at the local high school auditorium to-night for the benefit of the crippled children, two of Wyoming Valley's most gifted singers, Mrs. Alice Jordan Petzold, Wilkes -Barre and Mrs. Jennie Morgan Kaeufer, of Plymouth, will take pant in the program. Mrs. Petzold appeared as the solorecent concert given in Wilkes -Barre by the Alexander band of that city and was highly, acclaimed by the press and the public.

She is engaged at the present time as soloist at the Kingston Presbyterian church. Mrs. Petzold is a niece of Mrs. William Rees, West Green this city, who is also a gifted vocalist. Mrs.

Kaeufer 1s former Nanticoke girl and many of her friends and acquaintances will attend the trial this evening to hear her sing. She possesses a very beautiful voice and is well known in musical. circles and concert stages throughout the entire valley. Mrs. Petzold and Mrs.

Kaeufer will render, several duet numbers. Basket Ball All roads will lead to the Plains high school gymnasium this evening when the play -off game between Plymouth and Nanticoke high schools will be played for the scholastic honor of Wyoming Valley Conference. The Plains gymnasium has a seating capacty of 2,000 and is the largest and Mrs. William Johnson and son, John; Mrs. John Hughes, Amelia Hughes, Mrs.

Robert Mrs. Dale Rinker, Lester Williams, Esther Blakeslee, Frances Deitrich, Brignal Sarah Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. George Witheridge, Mrs. John Deitrich, Dorothy Williams, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. W. S.

Willams. Entertain for Daughter Mr. and Mrs. George Howell of Woodbury street, Lee Park, entertained a number of little at their home Saturday afternoon in honor of their birthday anniversary of their daughter, Shirley. Games were the diversions.

Luncheon was served to the following: John McGinnes, Mary O'Brien, Cora 'Aton, Violet Aton, William McGinnis, Jeane Williams, Betty McCarthy, Francis McCarthy, Florence McGinnis, Eleanor Pallin, Jeanne Ferrey, Helen McHale, Harry Williams, Alberta O'Brien, Rita: Faust, Gerald Ferrey, Phillys Maria Slusser, Harold McGinnis, Shirley Howell and Mr. and Mrs. George Howell, Firemen Planning Banquet Breslau fire figaters composing the Good Will Company of Breslau are planning one of the most elaborate banquets undertaken for some time by local residents for the evening of March 22 at Redington Hotel. PromInent figures in the life of the counwill be included in the list. of speakers.

An invitation to attend will be extended to representatives of every section of the county, A sumptuous menu will be prepared will and the entertainment unsurpassed program in any be a feature previous event of its kind. Taxpayers to Meet of Iona Place will meet in Slausser's store, opposite WilkesTaxpayers Barre Railway Corp. station, on Thursday night at 7:30 discuss problems of vital interest to several that section. J. W.

Shea, president of the Taxpayers' Association of this district, preside. The meeting will discuss the possibility of having of sewers extended to all sections the development, to have streets reand repaved and have additional electric lights Installed paired the future welfare of Iona Place along the streets. Persons interested in are invited by Mr. Shea to attend the meeting. Farewell Party George Millus.

of Boland avenue, Lee Park, was given a farewell party members of the Clover by "fellow the eve of his departure for club on at the home of Mrs. J. Detroit Uzdilla Sunday evening. diversions. Games, cards and music were the Luncheon was served to the following: Misses Lottie Uzdilla, Anna Uzdilla, Margaret Burdulis, Victoria Natitus, Stella Poploski: Messrs.

George Millus, Stanlev seer, Martin Labowski. John Pauly, Walsh and Mrs. J. Uzdilla. Slight Fire Breslau.

Lee. Park and Hanover Green Hose Companies responded to A call of fire in the Breslau section of the township at 2 o'clock vesterday afternoon. The fire was confined to a garage belonging to Frank Petrulak of First street. A pan of gasoline with which the owner was working became Ignited and spilled over the floor of the garage. The prompt arrival of the fire fighters saved the structure from ruin and with the use of chemicals the flames were extinguished.

Entertain at Glen Lyon birthday party was held on Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mack of Glen Lyon in honor of the fourth birthday of their son, Albert. Refreshments were served to the following: Marcus and Alfred Noss, Matilda and Herbert Burke, Joseph Mali tekt, Richard Burnett, Charles and Anthony Betal, Elizabeth Raymond Parkins, Henry Adeleski, Sigmond Zernecki, Leroy Cooper, Ralph, Edward, Albert, and Herbert Mack, Meeting of Delphian Club An interesting meeting of the Nantego Chapter or Deiphians of this city was held recently in their club rooms. Papers were read by Mrs.

Frank Sampson, on Roman Familles: Mrs. R. R. Zarr, on Roman Women's Rights; Mrs. E.

Chapin, on Roman Homes; Mrs. Kelley, on Roman Apparel; Mrs. B. L. Haus, on Roman Food; and Mrs.

Terrance McHenry on the Early Life of the Romans. Entertains Friends Miss Pearl Perry, recently entertained ja number of her friends at her home on West Noble street In honor -of her birthday anniversary. Lunch was served. Those present: Misses Lillian Haydock, Isabelle Rupinskl, Alma Shipkowski, Stacia Rohon, Molly Ziembo, Florence Potkonski; Messrs. ard Edwards, Philip Buckeley and klewicz.

George Keiser, Anthony William a Edwards, Edward ButBernard Kolanowski, Jerry Donahue, Chernefski, 'Leonard Sullivan, RichEdward Estwanick. Church Activities The following weekly activities will be carried out at St. John's Lutheran Church during the week. Ladies' Bible Class this evening at German lenter. services on Wednesday evening at 7:30 and mission study, class at 8:45 on Wednesday.

Sunday school will rehearse the Easter program on Thursday evening at 6:30 and at 7:30 the same evening, regular meeting of the Ladies' society will be held at the home of Mrs. Otto Dudeck, 244 East Broad street, with Mrs. F. Miller as hostess. On Friday evening at 5:30, catechetical class will be held and at 7:30 the Teachers' Training class meet.

The regular meeting of the Junior League will be held on Saturday aftornoon at 2:30 as usual. Entertain Young Folks At their home at street, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rybak, pleasantly entertained a number of young folks in honor of the sixth birthday anniversary of their daughter, Eleanor, recently. Games, music and various other forms of pastimes were indulged in after which lunch was Those present: Cella Novak, Nonie Barrett, Totsy.

James, Clara Cogey, Dorothy James, Rita Betsa, Henrietta Rybak, Bobby Vesel: Robert Lohman, Edward Sokolowski, Julius Cogey, Fred. Lohman Edward Rybak, Billy Steskroat, Eugene Betsa, Leon Sokolowski, Billy Cogey, Mrs. Fred Lohman, Mrs. Michael Betsa, Miss Helen Clifford, Joseph Rybak, Mr. and Mrs.

Rybak. Little Miss Eleanore received many gifts. Baby Chicks, Fred S. Pettit, Liberty Market Funeral, Largely Attended The funeral of Simon Detz took place cn Saturday morning at 8:30 from his home on Charles street, Sheatown and was largely attended. A high mass of requiem was celethe rector, Hole, Father Wiezflowsk1 brated in Trinity Church by and Interment was in the church cemetery.

Brief Mention All persons wishing assistance In filing their income tax reports will be aided by Joseph Lupco at the city building to -day between the hours of 9 a. m. and 59 p. of its kind in the valley. Both -Nanticoke, and Plymouth are tied for first place and this game is being to decide the champions.

Tickets for the game will be placed on sale at Morgan's Drug Store, Thomas' Store and Billiard Parlors. The game will be called o'clock. Stanley Koronkiewicz Dies Stanley Koronkiewicz, aged 67, father of Druggist Frank. Koronkiewicz, died at his home, 281 West Main street, yesterday morning at 7:30 of complications. He had been a resident of Nanticoke for the past fifty years.

For some- time he has been living in retirement, but was for many years employed at No. 7 colliery of the Susquehanna Collieries Co. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Phoebe Bledulewicz, Gary Victoria, of Chicago; Frank and Helen at home; also one brother, Thomas, of Nanticoke and six grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at 9: o'clock from the family home on West Main street.

A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Stanislaus by the rector, Rev. Biczysko, Interment in Holy Trinity cemetery. St. Patrick's Entertainment An interesting program of entertainment is prepared by the Holy' Name Society.

of St. Francis church, to be held Thursday night when they will produce the second of the winter season program. Two gifted vocalists, namely Miss Mary Krajewski and Aiss Adelaide Andreas are to take part, also the pupils of St. Francis school are also to participate, they to render group melodies and drills. For several years members of Holy Name society of the church have conducted entertainments during the months, in which they have been highly successful, and this be1 ing house one is of the looked 1 gala for.

affairs, a capacity Concert, Well. Attended The concert given under auspices of Primitive. Methodist church choir last evening in the high school auditorium was well received by the large audience that attended. The concert opened at 8 o'clock and was participated in by the following artists: Gwlays Thomas Cutter, the great Welsh nightingale soprano; Helen Gerin, concert pianist, and D. Edgar Davies, the noted Welsh baritone.

Janora Funeral: Yesterday The funeral of Casper Janora took place yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home of his: son, Joseph, at 171 Polander. HIll, Alden, and was largely attended. A high mass of requiem was celebrated in Holy Trinity Church by the rector, Rev. Father. Roman and interment was in the church cemetery.

Funeral of Child To-day The funeral of Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wierczorek, will take place from the home, 924 Kosciuszko street, this afternoon at with services in St. Stanislau's Church by the rector, Rev. Father V.

Biczysko. Interment in the church cemetery. SPECIALS Lean Pork Loin, lb. Lean Pork Butts, lb. Chuck Roast, lb.

16c Fresh Hamburg, 2 lbs. 25c Skinned Hams, lb. Large Bananas, doz. 29c Sweet Oranges, doz. 39c Spinach, 2 lbs.

35c Large Head Lettuce, 2 25c No. 1 Potatoes, peck 45c DAVIS MARKET To Hold Shoot held on Friday, 'April 1, by the TilA live and clay, bird shoot will be bury Rod and Gun Club at West Nanticoke on its groupds at that place. The club has a first: class shooting ground which it acquired last year at a great cost. Among its membership are a number. of crack shooters who have made a record in the sport.

Many good shots from other parts of the county will participate and prizes will be awarded the Nebo Church Services Prayer meeting will be conducted this morning at 10 at the following homes: Mrs. John G. Morgan, Church street: and Mrs. Moses Griffith, Washington street. This evening will be known as Men's Night, and Miss Palmer will talk on "The Biggest Liar in the Bible." A cordial invitation' is extended to all to attend.

Funeral The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Smith will be held from the home to-morrow morning at 9, o'clock. A' high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Francis church and interment. will be: in St.

Francis cemetery. We have strictly fresh fish, oysters and all kinds of cheese every day during lent. DAVIS MARKET The Kid Brother Lovers of the great outdoors have a treat in store for them when Harold Lloyd's next gloom chaser, Kid comes to the State theatre to-day, because the greater portion of the picture was made in the open spaces of Callfornia. The Lasky Ranch in Dark Canyon, just outside of Hollywood, provided a large measure of the locale in "The Kid while the beautiful waters of Avalon Bay also provided their quota of "shots." "The Kid Brother will be shown at the State to-day, to and Thursday. Fred Richards, Dies Following a week's illness of prieumonia, Fred Richards, aged 21, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Richards of 220 Christian street, died yesterday. The young man was born and reared in the city and was exceptionally popular among the younger folks, who will grieve to learn of his death. He was a member of Bethel Congregational Church, the Jr. O.

U. A. M. and the. Redmen.

Besides his parents, the following brothers and sisters survive, Edith, Ruth, Emily, Mary. Edward, Albert, Herbert and William Many new homes are being built at Carey Terrace. Only a few choice home sites left; pick yours to-day. National Realty Corps, 5795 The first degree on a class of candidates will be conferred by the Knights of Columbus Council, No. 918, at their meeting to be held on Friday evening of this week.

Call our office at Make a small payment on a home site at Hunlock's Gardens. Many new homes will be built in near future. National Realty We la, 5795 The condition of Louis Schaffer; son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Schaffer of West Green street, who was recently hit by an automobile, was reported as being evening by State Hospital authorities.

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$25.00 to $55.00 per month. Telephone 901-J or 749 It's Time To Buy Easter Clothes for Baby New Dresses, Slips, Coats, Shoes and Underwear are all in stock; the whole department is shining with new things that have come in for spring selling-you can't help but stop in admiration. Special Display 720 Baby Caps And New Style Headwear In the new selections for this spring from the crisp organdies to heavier P. Caps and Hats, and then on to the shirred and tucked soft Silks that are sure good to look at. You wouldn't know there are 720 Caps from one concern alone in our stock, but we have them in the fast selling colors and sizes.

"Stop and buy a Cap." Priced 50c to $2.98 The LEADER Store Nanticoke, Pa..