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Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • 16

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The Wilkes-Barre News, Tuesday January 5, 1909. MADE PEACE' AFTER COAL CO. BRUT NEWS mig WHEN YOU AnE BARGAIN Sold This Week. QUE GREAT January Clearing ALDERMAX JDOXOHTE BROUGHT ABOUT A RECOXCLLLATIOX. Hosband and Wife Had lived Apart For Over Two Years But Justice Succeeded In Having Them Patch Vp Their Troubles.

"Kiss andTnakernji said Alderman John F. Donahue to John Borash and his wife Annie who for the past two and one-half years have lived sepa rate and apart "Me willing, responded the hus band. And btifore the wife really had time to consider the proposition she had given her consent with the short but sweet sentence, "Me too." Until the alderman fn a Joking way made true remark he did. it seemed that a reconciliation was impossible. every sensible effort being resorted to during the time the parties were air ing their troubles.

One charged the other witfh one crime and the other with another until the alderman was about diirgusted and waved the. husband back to the (prisoners bench pre paratory to a trip to Jail The woman was the cause of Borash gracing the bench in the alderman's court, -her- being for desertion and nonsupport. When called upon to give her version of the affair, the wife refused to raise her hand and take an oath and after the justice had wasted much time endeavoring to show her the necessity of the act, he decided to take her testimony without the oath. She declared that she was deserted over two years ago without cause or reason and has been to eke out her own livling since. The (husband gave the situation an entirely different phase whan he alleged that the woman stole $35 irom his pockets and fiklpped to a West-side town where she took up her abode with others.

The atonies were so widely different that, the Justice was about to hold the (husband over for court when the wife announced she would accept tifteen dollars and leave the country, returning to her native country. Borash did not seem to like tills sort of setlement and announced that ha had given the woman a similar amount to return home, but that she used the money for other purposes. Seeing that the pair were apparently at loggerheads Justice invited them to stew dnside the hallway and kiss if or the first time In over two years. Very suddenly the face of the lighted Up and he agreed, but this time the, woman ibalked. Finally the wife acreed to allow her husband, to return home with her and he conserted, the couple leading the office as lovers of old, kissing ea.ih as they stepped from the door of the of-lice to the hallway.

For two years, Borash has lived in Hanover while the wife has resided at Kingston and the northern iart of the caty. AMICABLE SETTLEMENT Case Growing: Out Of Xantieoke Fir Settled, i Success crowned the efforts to settle the case which Ignatz Weissberger brought against Charles Ball, Henry Nast and C. Traher which was scheduled for a hearing last night in the court of Alderman Ricketts. The prosecutor and defendants are residents of Nantlcoke, the former being engaged in business pursuits. On the night of December 22 fire was discov ered in his building' and Immediately the firemen roped off the section.

broke through the lines and this act Is supposed to be in violation of the borough ordinances. Arrests were made and according to allegations WeVbirger was roughly handled when taken to the lockup. He appeared before Alderman Ricketts and made' Information for the arrests of the three defendants. When the parties arrived last night it was understood that the Nantlcoke authorities had dropped the case against Weissberger and that he had compromised and agreed to drop his suit against Ball, Nast and Traher, each party paying his own FOUND DEAD Henry Curl Is, Colored, a Victim of Heart Failure. The body of Henry Ouitis, colored, aged about 68 years, was found In a email hovel at the rear of 31 Hickory-street early yesterday morning death being caused by heart trouble.

In the structure with him were two other negroes whom he had lived for some time. Undertaker Kjilffon was summoned and removed the remains to his morgue on South Main street where preparations for burip.l were made. Late last evening a daughter of the dead man arrived from Philadelphia and announced that the body would be re moved to that city for burial although no time has beer- Besides the daughter, who has taken charge of the remains, a son survises. The lat ter resides at Scranton. FINED FOR ASSAULT Laboring On Holiday Lrcl To A Free For All Fight John Yogan was a defendant In th; ccurt of Alderman Donohue to answer charges of assault and battery las- night.

John Barlosky was the prosecutor and alleged-that he was home New Year's day filing saw when John Ballas passed and accused hirri of being a poor type of American for working on a holiday. Barlosky continued his work and Ballas went home. It appears that the Dallas home was the scene of a gathering and when Ballas told of his trouble with Barlosky members of the party went to the Barlosky home and started to beat him. Of the number which appeared last night Yogan was posi tively Identified as the one who at-tacked him. Yogan was lined and.

or dtred to pay the costs. Owner of Stock Farm Asks Court to Enjoin Coal Company- From -Polluting Waters of the Susquehanna J.Ford Dorrance, owner-f-ths Belle Bend Stock a tract of 230 acres, bordering along the Susquehanna-river, a short distance south of Bhickshinny, yesterday commenced a suit in equity-against the West End Ooal Company, a corporation operating a colliery and waehsry at Mocana-qua. Dorrance asks the court to en-Join the coal company from e-rraptying culm, culm dirt slate, bone, sulphur water and other refuse, into the river. The plaintiff contends that because of the pollution, of the stream, he has suffered irreparable loss the stream being kept for watering his cattle and other stock, also that the deposits of Tef use from the coal company's work, lngs have filled up the river channel oonaideralbly and seriously damaged his property. Attorney John T.

Lena-hand and Richard B. Sheridan represent Dorrance. MARRIAGE LICENSES. John Bucklin Yatesville Margaret Matuccl Yatesville Anthony Monasalle Yatesville Mary Murtuftcl Peter Matuccl Siodanti Eoful John Bargo Annie Wargo Bcrnick Kolisky Luzerne Annie Pahusky Frank Stelmer Annie Lundra Hazleton Joseph Yanunfski Parsons Veronica Melfeekey Hazleton Edward Kellar Parsons Veronica Jurek Michael Wasolloh Twp. Sophia Heidel Twp.

John WeskowskI Roce Kampa Joseph Cousor Plymouth Josephine Peckinski Plymouth Daniel Marks Pittston Teresa Martin Exeter John Glovackl Helen Goryuskl West Nanticoke Kasimer Andrieski tT'na Witchorak BIRTHS. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Melan, 144 Stanton street, Decmbcr 26, a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grail, 14 William street, December' 29, twin daughters. To Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Truepitsa, City hospital, December 29, a ton. To Mr. and Amos, 28 North Meade street December 22, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs.

Mathlas Kust, 56 North Sherman street, December 11, a son. lo Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace, 1 Oxford street, December 21, a daughter. To Mr.

and Mrs.Herman E. Man- lock. 372 South Franklin street, De cember 12, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd, 61 South Meade street, December 9, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. James Foley, 85 Northampton street, December' 24, a daughter. To Mr.

and Mrs. John Koszhak, Plaint, December 3, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. John -Timek, Ridge wood, December 1, a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. John Rulenlck, Hudson, December 6, a son. To Mr. and Mrs.

Elex Clyurch, Plains, December 8, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. John Bousall, Plains, November 25, a son. To Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Anthony, 70 Oregon street December 31, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. John Ellas, 596 South Main street, January 1, a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jaqulsh, Hanover Green, January 1, a daughter. To Mr. daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. A. Feldman, 78 street, Decembe 24, at and Mrs. Gustave A.

Laeff- ler, 12 Hudson street January 2, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin, 856 South Main street, December 25, a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fox, Parsons, December 28, a son. To Mr. and Mrs.

John J. Phillips, 4 South Sherman street, December 27, a son. To Mr. -and 'Mrs. Charles Millszaus-kas, 243 East Market street, January 1, a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Olsan, 51 North Empire street, December a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas R. James, 27 North Empire street, December 19, a sor. To Mr. and Mrs. John Kowlswlskl, 80 Ncrth Meade street December 22, a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Holcosn, 91 Carbcn street, December 5, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Frey, 20 Fulton street December 8, a son. To and Mrs. John Bosh, Stan ton street, December 8, a son. To Mr. and Mrs.

Richard J. Evans, 8 Loomis street, January 4, daughter. MARRIAGES. MAR KS- MARTIN' At Pittston, 4. 1909, by Rev.

Theo. Zuber, Daniel Marks of Pittston and Miss Teresa Martin of Exeter. DEATHS PETROSKI At City hospital. Jan. 3, Michael Petroskl of Plymouth, Injuries.

ELLIOTT At Luzerne, Jan. 4. 1909, Edward Elliott, aged 17 months, diphtheria. Z1NK At City hospital, Jan. 4, 1909, Isaac Zink of Wilkes-Barre, Inju- rle.

POLLARD At Plymouth township, Jar. 4, 1909, Mrs. Bridget Pollard. aged 4 years, general debility. GK AN AH AN At Plttstbn.

Jan. 4, 1909, Anna Granahan, aged 2 years, pneumonia. CURTIS At Wilkes-Barre, Jin. 4, 1909, Henry Curtis, aged 58 years, heart failure. OAHRITr At Wllks-Barre, Jan.

4. '1S09, Anthony Gsrrlty, of Bear Creek, railroad accident, Trim Lather League of St John's church will hold it regular monthly meeting tonight J. Jj. Kraft havirir withdrawn from the councilmanlc fight in the Eighth ward, the friends of Louis Cohen feel confident 'of his election. Mt.

St Mary's Seminary at Scran ton was reopened yesterday, the attendance being very gratifying. Many new students were enrolled. At a meeting of the county board of the A. O. societies of Lackawanna it was 'decided not to hold a parade on St.

Patrick's day. Aionzo T. Scarie. a Honesdale at torney, was admitted to practice oe-bcre the local bar yesterday, upon application of attorney S. J.

Strauss. The recently elected officers of the Wilkes-Barre Lodge, No. 174. K. of P.

wil! be installed on even ing after which a social session will be held. The members of the Wllkes-Barre-Scranton Lutheran Pastoral association will meet in St. John's chapel tcday as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. J.

F. Beates. A meeting of the East End Baseball association w411 be held Wednesday evening. January 6. at the office of J.

F. Mundy Co. All members are requested to attend. Mayor DUnmick announced yesterday that during the coming mayoralty campaign the city officials ana employes would not be required to take any side in the battle. The rehearsal of Concordia society will be held on Wednesday evening of this week instead of Thursday owing to the Damrosch concert at the Irom temple on that date.

John Davis of Mlnooka, who accidentally shot Thomas-Coyne at his home on Christmas day Is to be held on the charge of murder, the defendant being arraigned yesterday afternoon. Seven cases of contagious diseases were reported to the office -of City Clerk Fred Gates yesterday as follows: Chicken pox 2, whooping coush 1, pneumonia 1, scarlet fever 2, and diphtheria 1. The Scran ton chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution will celebrate the 150th wedding annlversjary of Maltha and -George Washington next Wednesday afternoon when a colonial tea will be given. Conyngham Post, No. 97.

G. A. R. will havo an open session Wednesday evening at which officers "will be installed. The members of the Women's Relief, the Ladies' Auxiliary and of Veterans are invited to attend.

Henry W. Zeldler, candidate for mayor at Scranton, is, to receive the support of the Central Labor Union, resolutions endorsing his candidacy having been adopted at a meeting held on Sunday. He is a member of the Bartenders' union. Local Owls, members of the Wilkes-Barre nest of the order, have been invited to attend a banquet and entertainment to be given by the Scranton Owls, this evening. The lo cal delegation will assemble at Liems billiard parlor at 7 o'clock.

Rev. Dr. Payne of Scranton, a Unl- versalist minister who was not invit ed to take part in the Torrey revival meetings which are being held in the Electric City during the present month, delivered a lengthy sermon cn Sunday in which he asked reasons for his being snubbed. The January meeting of the Historical society which is to be held next Friday will prove of special interest as an illustrated lecture on Glacial erosion lit the San Juan moun tains, Colorado, will be given by Professor Thomas C. Hopkins, Ph.

of the Syracuse university. Coroner Saltry of Scranton will hold an Inquest to Inquire into the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Day, who was Bhot at the home of her father-in-law, at Yateeville, it being stated that she had shot herself. Owing to the many tales that have been circulated the family has asked for the inquest. Patrons of the East End trolley lines will miss motorman Frank O'Neill, who during his service on that line made many friends by his numerous acts of courtesy.

Mr. O'Neill has been transferred to the Heights line and his promotion is pleasing to his friends. In the future he will act as conductor. Charges of assault and battery were brought against Peter Biehl of Asn-ley by his wife Eugenie. The parties live at Ashley and quarrelled Sunday morning.

Following tne words came blows according to the wife. The case was aired before Alderman W. F. Walsh last night and after hearing the facts he placed the defendant under $300 to. keep the peace.

James J. O'Xeill of Carbondale yes terday succeeded Judge J. W. Car penter of Scranton on the Lackawanna bench. Jbdge Carpenter was appointed by the governor when Judge Kelly resigned last summer.

Judge O'Neill defeated him at the polls In November. The first act of the new Judge was to charge the grand Jury to Investigate a story printed In the Tribune that whiskey was supplied the Jury In the Wlnton ballot box case. NEWSPAPERMAN IN TOWN Thomas Tuttlc, Formerly of the News, Made Good In the Quaker City. Thomas T. TutUe, several years ago employed as a reporter on the News, was a visitor In town last night Since leaving here ho has been a staff member of the North American, leavliNf that paper last summer to manage one of the York dallies.

Whilo thero ho was suddenly stricken with, illness and an operation at the Jefferson hos pital wa nccssary. After leaving th? iltospltal Mr. Tuttde returned to his home at Hawley, whero he has been recuperating. For a short time lis will take up his duties with the North American, returning td his horn later to rest a few weeks longer. Valuable Beal Estate No.

5 lid oouia Aiain sixwu jw 4y feet wide Dy iee aeep. Located onbusiness sideof Etreet, between Northampton and Soutii streets. I. Frank Vilsoni Carriage and Harness Dealer. 2G0 SOUTH MAIN ST.

INVEST YOUR MONET IS Jewelry Silverware or Cut Class Thea-you'ye got yoo may enjoy year alter year. Those who appreciate the value of durability and distinctiveness will find very desirable Investments for gift money in these splendid and varied -displays. Come, make investigations. FRANK CLARK, 5 SOTJTH MAIN STREET. Player Piano Demonstration In Your Home Many people have the impression that player-pianos are very mechanical in their playing.

This idea comes 'from hearing those pianos operated vith a nlckel-in-the-slot The player-piano Is entirely different It plays music like an artist This artistic playing is within the reach of any one experienced in music or not. We give free demonstrations in your homeor in our store. interested In this If yon -are- a- lover of music. Ludwig 50 South Main Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A REMINDER Do you know that in.

these days of actios comr-titton lt.pajs to keep your eyes wide open if yon wonld succeed. Never sloes in If you do. you will die. Place your work, in the hands of a firm who never sleeps and who will do your work in a most thorough, satisfactory manner. A Arm who will give you an fconmt piece of work.

We can easily please you and gladden your heart with a class of work that yon will always talk about admire and be proud of. If yon give us an opportunity to serve yon once we will always service you thereafter. You cannot afford to run risks and pass us by if you want good work and would save money. Believe us. W.H.

Shepherd Sons GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND LUMBER DEALERS. SOUTH MAIN AND DANA STREETS. COLD WAVE COMING Escape the rigors of winter by a two-day trip to Bermuda, or our own Sonny Southern States. "We kave arranged many attractive tours, ranging from five days to three months at moderate expense. Let ns give you plan of trip as suited to yon.

Our rates are. the same as charged by the company At their offices in New York. A. J. HURWITZ, Agents for all steamship lines, also for Cook's and Clark's tours.

NEXT TO CITY HALL, Wilkes-Barre. (tar Messenger Service A5T0 PARCEL DELIVERY, SOUTH KATN ITRRET, JPsMhaces Evwry Deeerlptlea Peilvarea, tofely "m4 Prwaptly to ar fart the City. tV1 TPHOXSk Mi Thoo. 1W4-R Now 1M4-R. FREE Are all tired out, feel weak, sleep does not rest and the.

digestion-antLap petite are poor, there is no remedy so effective as It is a nerve food and a tonic that nourishes and strengthens' the- entire system. Ask your physician about it, then try it. up in pints and half -pints Pure Food Label every package. on STEGMAIER BREWING Old 'phone 422-R. New 'phone 977.

CONCILIATION BOARD Heard Testimony In Ashland Colliery Fan Runners' Grievance Action Postponed To Hear Operators' Side, Testimony in the grievance of James Coyne and John. Rusk, fan runners at the Bast colliery of the P. R. Coal and. Iron at Ashland, was presented to the iriembeM of the Conciliation board at a meeting of that body in this' city yesterday aftnrnoon.

Acording to the petition led by the complainants they have not received the five per cent. Increase over the rates paid in April, were not relieved from Sunday work without loss of pay and receive no compensation for double, shifts. But one of the complainants, Coyne, appeared 'before the board yesterday tha other man having reconsidered the matter since his' signing document. The witness stated that the facts as set forth in paper filed were true and further stated that since that time he has not been required in' addition to his other work to Inspect a pipe line over 6000 feet in length and to keep a number of traps along this line In order. Following this evidence a long dis cusslon ensued between the represent atives of the miners and operators, the former claiming that th runners were entitled to the five cent.

crease as given by the award. The other side maintained that Coyne had voluntarily changed his place from ok colliery to another and that the amount which he received per week at the present station was In excess of 5 per cent, of the wages he formerly received and that this was suf ncient recompense for the extra work. In order to allow the represents' tives of the company to enter testl' meny an adjournment was taken un til next Monday when a meeting- will be held in this city. At the conclu slon of the meeting the board went Into executive session. BUSINESS MENTION.

Flowers. Wholesale and retail orders for cut flowers. Funeral designs, decorations, will receive prompt attention at Marvin, 23 South Franklin street Wyoming College of Business Reopens Jan. 4. Unsurpassed as a school for preparing young people for business life.

Course of study thorough, elaborate and efficient Graduates in excellent positions in all the largi cities of the Union. For College Journal, address W. L. Dean, M. Principal, Kingston, Pa.

DR. ALEX. P. 0 'MALLET, (SPECIALIST) Nervous. Cbronle and Special DIsMses of men, women and children.

Offices, AiS Sooth Wabstogton Street. Hours II to 1 p. 0 to 8 eveulogs. Afternovu by appointment. For i feet ot comfort use our "Corn Knocker," IS and 2 a 82,250 Bays Fine residence, all Improvements, Horton, half minute from Carey ave.

Fine bargain. Owner must sell quick. Possession Jan. 15. Easy terms.

HERMAN PHILLIPS, Weltzenkorn Dulldhig. $1,600 Gives You Cbolc Of houses. Empire, between Northampton South. Lot large enough to build another house. Easy terms.

HERMAN PHILLIPS. Weltzenkorn Build Inc. $300 Down Bal. $11 monthly buys new 'house. High, between Parr ten and Blackman.

Price 11650. Easier than renting. Weltzenkorn Building. HERMAN PHILLID3, Stegmaier's Porter ALONG THE PUBLIC HIGH. Of.

this town and others we can point, out the good results of buying from our selected stock of SEASONED Hemlock, Pine etc. Good lumber shortens the time of every job. Come in and talk over your lumber We think we can meet your views. Bar and fixtures a specialty, The West Lumber and Manufacturing Co. AMBROSE WEST, Prop.

Office and Mill i Corner Hanover and River tlx Pa. YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION Can "easily be kept if your resolve is in the right 'direction. This year make a strong one to have nothing 'but the best table beverage you can Bartels is that "best." It's a pure beer made only from the best malt and hops and aged "'to perfection rich, mellow and delicious i in Strength building and health giving. A single case will carry conviction. Delivered free to every home.

Bartels Brewing Co. EDWARDSVILLE, PA. 900 Both Thones 900 Same number. 1 We are compelled to sell out our large stock of Dinner SetsJ China, Glassware, Cut Glass, Jardiniere, Nickle-ware, Brassware, Housefor-nishing Goods, because we are compelled- to secure other quarters and we consider it best to let our present stock go regardless of price. This is a great chance to get the goods you are needing every day, as well as articles just the thing" for Cnristmas I gifts.

Come and see what we offer. J.F.Gillis, 57-59 S. Main St, Wilkes-Barre; or Itiysiclaa to Jssrs Quick, LasUnf I UUIUU1IJ Frlisnn 1 Starts. Today Cash Coupons Instead of This means a dollar in cash back with every seven dollars' worth of goods porch-ased, and one Coupon besides. THE GREATEST MONEY-SAVING SALE EVEP- HELD.

Don't Miss This Opportunity To Get. THREE CASH- "COUPONS INSTEAD OF ONE. Jos. S. Coons Co.

It's So Easy for Hen to Buy Good Clothing. They merely have to rely on our 6ttre as their Take the important matter of suits and overcoats for instance. A superb stock of fabrics, patterns, colors. anl styles to choose from distinct variations in all. Fancy Worsteds browns, modes and the latest evolutions of fashion.

And every last one of them tailored to wear well in the good, old fashioned W. G. B. way. A REDUCTION 07 One-Third On All Suits and "Overcoats Snyder, 14 PUELIC SQUARE.

2) McDonald pat wnisii ctjmed. Rooms SI Wottssnkore Cldj. 'j-- 4jrUk.BarTi"'Pi" 1.

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