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a a PROF. ROWLEY AT NEW WORK IN LANDAU'S PROF. THOMPSON H. ROWLEY Professor Thompson H. Rowley, one of the best known musicians and band leaders in the State, has engaged to manage the musical instument departments of Landau stores in this city and Hasleton which deal extensively in musical instruments.

victrolas, victor records, jewelry and bicycles. The addition of professor. Rowley to the Landau organisation provides the firm with an expert in this line. His advice, counsel and experience will at the service of patrons of the store when buying muscal instruments, organizing bands and orchestras. Professor Rowley, tot years directed the Rowley Band of this city and won a splendid reputation for himself and band members: He is at present leader of the Irem Shrine Band and is a player in Oppenheim's Orchestra.

He is known to musicians and music lovers all over the State. Landau stores are exclusive agents in this section for the Frank line of musical instruments and" already enjoy a big business in this line. A special department has been arrange in the Landau Store In this city, 70 South Main street. where the Holton and other famous makes will be displayed under the personal supervision Professor Rowley whose years of experience, knowledge of music and musical instruments should prove of immense value to' patrons desiring goods 'in this QUOTA CLUB TO HELP HOOVER RELIEF FUND The city Club met in weekly session today, elected directors and decided to help the local Hoover Re1lef Committee. The following directors is were elected to serve two years: Dr.

Nellie Carle, Mrs. Florence W. Littleton, Miss Nellie Drum, Dr. Wagner, Miss Frances Hoffheimer, Madame Ida Herbert, Mrs. Emma Whalen, Miss Catherine -MoNelis and Miss Claire Greeman.

An appeal was made by Miss Mary L. Trescott for the starving children of Europe. Individuals at the luncheon decided to adopt fifteen and a committee was appointed to decide how many the club can adopt. Mrs. Anna O'Neil.

Boland is chairman of this committee and all members who wish to' "adopt" any starving children should get in touch with her. JUNIOR RED CROSS TO AID STARVING The Junior Red Cross of Luzerne county has joined in the movement to adopt starving children in Europe. Prof. H. H.

Zeizer is head of the local organization. The purpose of the Junior Red Cross is to develop a high type of citizenship among the future citizens and to instil brotherly The movement invite the school children to help this cause was suggested by Attorney Mary LA Trescott, a member of the school board at a meeting of the Luzerne county bankers recently held to discuss the problem. FUNERAL OF MRS. ARMSTRONG The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Armstrong was held from the family home, 209.

Sambourne street, yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at the residence by Rev. R. R. Davies, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and Rev.

R. B. Webster. The funeral was largely attended and there were many Oaklawn beautiful flowers. Burial was in Cemetery.

The pallbearers were W. C. Miall, Stanley Barber. Robert Jones. William Bodycomb, William T.

Johnson and Mr. Anderson. EAST END MEETING The East End committee of the Knights of Columbus bazaar committee will meet tonight in the basement of the Holy Savior Church. Hugh Corbett is chairman. It is expected that a large.

number of East End men and women will be present as the people. of that section are strongly in favor of the Knights a of Columbus building project The bazaar is to be conducted during the week of Janu. ary 31. TROXELL- JOHNSON Joseph Troxell, of 185 Charles street, Easton, and Miss Marie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Thom as Johnson, of 284 North Main street, were married this morning in St. Mary's Church, by Rev. John Bratton, of Alabama. The attendants were John Troxell, brother of the bridegroom. and Mise' Rose Hammil, of this city.

SEEKS NEWS OF DAUGHTER. In a letter to Mayor Daniel L. Hart. this morning William S. Swann, of Warren, asks the local city, executive to learn th whereabouts of Miss Elsie Swann, whom he said resided at 20 West.

Jackson street, this city, the address he knows as the last during the time he has been corresponding with her. Miss Swann is the daughter of the Ohio man, according to his ter. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the young woman or her present address is asked to communicate with the mayor's A A A NE EVENING aLwa MUNWA1, JANUARI 17, 1841 BRESLAU MAN HELD FOR COURT WITHOUT BAIL Ignatz Oscoctsko Accused of Using Cant Hook on Boarder FOUND HIM WITH WIFE Ignats Oscoctako, of 114 Pulaski street, Breslau, appeared before derman Brown in his office, this noon, to answer a charge of vated assault and battery in. attack. ing Frank Machikowski, a boarder at his home, January 3, last, when he found the latter with his wife upon returning from work early in the morning.

The defendant, in a At of anger. used a cant hook on his victim with the result that his skull WaS fractured and his death followed, in Riverside Hospital. January 4ty 9. Sgt. Edward Hendricks was the chief withow defendant came home and ness called.

and recited, in detail, committed the assault. Attorney Mose Salsburs, assistant district attorney, represented the Commonwealth, while the defendant was represented by Attorney Thomas D. Shea. At the conclusion of the hearing the defendant was held without bail for his further appearance at court. LARGE SUMS COLLECTED AT LOCAL CHURCHES Large amounts were collected at yesterday's masses in the Catholic churches of Wilkes-Barre for the starving children of Europe.

At St. Mary's Church the amours was 200, at St. Nicholas, st. Aloystus, $805: Holy Savior. Rosary, Italian, $83.75.

St. Mary's Polish congregation colleated than some time ago tor the children of Poland. The collection will be taken up next Sunday in St. Joseph's Slovak Church. The collection was taken up as the result of an appeal made by Cardinal Gibbons through Bishop Hoban.

MISS MARIE JOHNSON BRIDE OF J. L. TROXELL St. Mary's Church was the scene of a pretty wedding this morning at 8:45 o'clock when Miss Marie Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Johnson, of 284 North Main street, became the bride of Joseph Lee Troxell, of Easton.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. Curran, and the nuptial. mass was celebrated by Rev.

John Bratton, of Alabama. The attendants were Miss Rose Hammit; of Parsons, and John C. Troxell, brother of the bridegroom, of Easton. The bride was attired in a reindeer colored duvetyne suit trimmed with beaver and hat to match. She ried sunburst roses and lilies of the valley.

The bridesmaid wore a brown duvetyne suit trimmed with stone tharten, and hat to match. She carried sunburst roses and sweet peas. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served by John Kramer at the home of the Mr. and Mrs. Troxell left later on a trip, to Atlantic City.

Upon their return they will reside in a newly furnished home on First avenue, Westmoor. The bride is a popular young women and well known Wilkes-Barre. The bridegroom is district manager, with headquarters in this city, for the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Company. Guests at the wedding were: Mrs. Miss Anna Troxell, John C.

Troxell, of Easton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buston, of Westmoor; Mr. and Mrs. W.

A. Hughes, of Kingston; Mrs. M. J. Cusick, Philip, Cusick, of Parsons Mrs.

Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wideman, Mr. and Mrs. Mooney, William Farrell, Jamse Kirke and Robert Callahan, of Wilkes- Barre.

I NEW AMBULANCE AND PATROL TO BE USED broken- down patrol cart with Injured persons feet hanging, out of the rear will be an uncommon sight in city a few days. The the automobile patrol" that long has been target for public criticism because of the maner in which injurel persons were taken to the hospitals, because of the pecular make and proviston of the truck. will be sent into discard. Nearly a year ago the city, the recommendation of Mayor 'Daniel L. Hart.

advertised for bids for a combination patrol and ambulance. The contract was awarded to the White Motor Car Co. The new city police apparatus left York on Saturday and arrived in Plymouth today, and will be delivered to the city within a day or two. The patrol will be up to the minute in every respect. It will provide for four injured persons, and will cart any number of persons who might be taken into tow by the police.

It will be electrically lighted, presents a good appearance and is one of he newest and best patrols in the service of any city in the country. The purchase price is said to be $4,400. SKATING ON CITY PONDS Several thousand young people' of the city enjoyed skating yesterday and Saturday afternoon at Jones' Pond, Carey avenue, and at the two ponds at Kirby Park. During the week end Mayor Hart and Commissioner M. C.

Murray visited those places. The skating rinks are under the supervision of Commissioner of Parks C. C. Shiber. who has provided those large sport centers not only for the children of the city but the grown folks as well.

CHICHESTER PILLS IN HIGH PER CENT BEER VENDORS WONT GET PERMITS BACK Washington, Jan. off high per cent beer, whose permits have been suspended, have alight chance continuing operations was announced by the prohibition bureau today. Prohibition Commissioner Kramer, eager to cut down beer making permits to the lowest figure, has decided that only the most convincing proof of the innocence of the beer plant owners, can effect change in the recommendation of field agents. Investigations weeding out permit holders, who have been manufacturing and selling beer of A high percentage of alcohol. are still under way, will not end tor a week or more.

The inquiry into the alleged Illicit beer trade involves principally the breweries of Pennsylvania, though a number of planta in other states are being investigated, for alleged violations. LAWFUL TO SEIZE AUTOS TRANSPORTING LIQUOR Washington, Jan. Supreme court of the nited States today upheld the practice of seizing and confiscating automobiles which engage in the transportation of liquor in violation of the law The case in which the decision was arose in Georgia. J. W.

Goldsmith, sold an automobile under a conditional contract, reserving title until completion of payments. Liquor was concealed in' the car to avoid payment of taxes thereon. was discovered and the machine wig, confiscated by the government. appeal it was denied that there was any knowledge of the alleged purpose for which the car was used and a that only the equities of the vendee could be confiscated but the car, title of which was in the vendor. The district court of Georgia firmed the judgment of the trial court in making the confiscation.

BILL TO STOP RATE BOOSTS WITHOUT PERMISSION county representatives house, will introduce assembly at. Harrisburg whereby public utilities will be restrained rates until complaints increases have been Bradford, Hon. John. the public service commission. tant the bill in the lower aimed especially at the United Natural a bill in the Gas Company, which is at present this week collecting, nearly 72 per cent.

Increase corporations pending a decision by the from increasing public service commission following against such many protests against the raise in passed upon GEO. W. ENGLE NOBLY SERVED IN UNION CAUSE George W. Engle, prominent resident of Luzerne Borough, a well known business nan of the West Side, and a Civil War veteran, died Saturday afternoon at Nesbitt West Side Hospital, following several days' Illness of pneumonia. He was eightyone years old on January 11, 1921.

Mr. Engle has resided in Luzerne for fifty years, where for many years he was engaged in the hardware and foundry business. He served as school director in the borough and was treasurer of the board for three years. He was born in Monroe County, January 11, 1840, and was the son of Jacob Engle and Frances Everett. He was married November 24, 1872, to Lydia G.

Pettebone and this union was blessed with three children. His wife died February 18, 1908. Mr. Engle served with honor and distinction during the Civil War as 8 member of the 143d Regt. Penna.

Volunteers. He enlisted August 1862, and was mustered into service August 27 of the same year. While fighting with 148d Regt. he was wounded in. the left shoulder.

Upon recovering he transferred to the 2nd Battalion, on July 5, 1865, at the close of the war, he was honorably. discharged. cast his first vote when one years of age for Abraham Lincoln, He was a member of Conyngham Post, No. 97, G. A.

R. in 1880. He was also a member of the Union Veteran Legion, No. 135. Engle had four brothers, all of whom took part in the great struggle.

Three children survive him: Arthur, at home; Bessie Mrs. B. B. Shultz, Luzerne; Bertha Mrs. Harry E.

Brader, of Forty Fort. also survived by the following grandchildren: Ralph and Russell Engle; Marion, Carol and George Shultz; Lydia a and Harry Brader. One brother, William, of Luzerne, survive, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Knox, of And dover, N. J.

The funeral will be held with servIces at the family home, Tuesday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Forty Fort cemetery. HARVEY-MORRIS A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of Frank Morris, Spmyten Duyvil. New York City, Wednesday at 2 p. January 12th, 1921, when Rev.

James Watson of the Presbyterian Church of that city Joined in holy wedlock Thomas Harvey of Plains, and Miss Agnes Morris, of New York The home was beautifully decorated in red and green the table bouquet consisting of one hundred carnations. Miss Morris WAS given in marriage by her' brother, Henry Morris, of New York City. Misses ose and Victoria Morris, nieces of the bride, were the bridesmaid and George Harvey of Madison, N. was the best man. The bride wore a dress of grey crepe meteor trimmed with lace.

She wore a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a huge bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaids wore similar dresses of orchid chiffon, and carried bouquets of tearoses. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a tie pin The bride presented her attendants with lavalliers, while the groom presented the best man with a tie pin. After the ceremony wedding dinner was served to immediate relatives and friends.

The bridal couple were the recipients of an array of handsome wedding gifts, consisting of a check, silver, cut glass, linen, etc. Mrs. Harvey is popular in her home town and is well known locally. Mr. Harvey is a well known florist of Plains, and has a wide circle of friends.

Upon their return they will be at home at 149 South Main street, Plains, after February 1st. FUNERAL OF P. J. CANNON The funeral of P. J.

Cannon will be heid from the home of Mra. Charles Smith, 288 Barney street, Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Aloysius Church at 9:30 and burial will be in 8t. Mary cemetery Hanover.

the a a a Society Leo Sweibel, of this elty, spent Sunday at Hasieton as the guest of Sheridan family of South Laurel street. Miss Helen Umlab has returned to her home on Spruce street after spending two, weeks with relatives in Carbon County. James -Kirk returned last evening to his home in this city after spending the week as guest of the Kennedy family of Alter street, Hazleton. Queen Esther Chapter, No. 170, Order of the Eastern Star.

will hold a social tea Tuesday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. E. Louise Foote, 22 South Welles street. Mrs. Rex Stephen, of Sayre, is visiting her mother.

Mrs. Mary Blank, of the Cumberland Apartments. Joseph Epstein, of 27 Academy street, has resumed his studies at Bellefonte Academy after spending some time at home. Wayne C. Trumbower, who has been Ill for several weeks, 1s spending sometime.at Miami.

Fla. On February 3, the Slovak Tatra Club will conuct a dace in the cabaret room of Irem Temple to raise funds for the starving and needy children. of. Europe. The proceeds of the dance will be sent to Herbert Hoover, who will forward them to CzechoSlovakia.

Henry Casey, of Bloomsburg, spent Sunday in this city as the guest of his brother, Charles W. Casey. MRS. MULHERN. OF EAST END.

IS DEATH'S VICTIM A resident of the East End section af the wear forty years and a woman who held in the highest esteem because of her lent traits of character Mrs. Catherine Mulhern, mother of the members of the well known grocery 'Arm of died at 3 o'clock, yestercorner of Laurel and. Kidder streets. complications. She.

resided at the day afternoon following an illness of Mrs. Mulhern a devout member of Holy Savior Church and always took an active interest in 'church affaire, She was a member of Altar and Rosary Society also of the L. C. B. A.

The following children survive: Mrs. Mary Boyle Philadelphia; Mrs. B. O'Donnell of Morristown, Pa; Mrs. L.

Fiering, of Plainfield, Mrs. James Cahalan, of Dorranceton; Miss Sara, at home; Thomas of New York City; Joseph, of. Chicago; James and. Bernard, at home. CITY PHYSICIAN CALLS MEETING OF DAIRYMEN meeting of all dairymen furnishIng milk.

supply to Wilkes-Barre has been called for Thursday afternoon at at the American Legion building. The meeting has been called by City Physician M. A. Murray, who takes this means of notitying all dairymen to attend. It important that this session shall be held at this time.

Approximately 75 per cent of the milk consumed in this city is pasteurIzed, but less care is taken in the preparation of the remaining 25 per cent. His purpose in calling a meeting of the dairymen trom all parts of this county and from those sections of Wyoming and Bradford counties where locally consumed milk is produced, is: to persuade milk producers to adopt rules, insuring absolute cleantiness. He does not expect to see pasteurization come into vogue entirely, this would tend to drive out the small dairyman, but he believes that more sanitary conditions will be secured by a conference of the men engaged in dairying. MURDER SUSPECTS GET HABEAS CORPUS HEARING Alex Zenevitch, and Joseph. Nuhakas, charged with murder, in connection.

with the death of William Valinski Wyoming, Dec. 31, were given habeas corpus hearing before Judge Woodward this morning. after which the former was held in $2000 bail ion a charge of manslaughter, while the latter was released from custody. The two were in the company of Valinski on the night of Dec. 14 prior to his found in a badly injured condition on the streets of Wyoming.

He was removed to the Pittston Hospital, which place he insisted on leaving Dec. 24, feeling that he had iently recovered to warrant his going home. He died, Dec. 31, from the eftects of a fractured skull. DEATH OF MINS.

DICKINSON Mrs. Elizabeth Dickinson, aged 77, one of the oldest and best known restdents of Miners Mills, died at. the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lsabelle Reichers. 96 Columbia avenue, Miners Mills, Saturday afternoon following an illness of complications.

She was a resident of the town for the past thirty-five years during which she gained the friendship and love of all with whom she came in contact. She was a member of Abbott M. E. Church of Parsons. The funeral, which will be private, will be held from, the home.

tomorrow afternoon o'clock. Friends may view the remains until 1 o'clock. Burial will be in Hollenback cemetery. ANNUAL MEETING OF CHARITIES Because of the wide scope of the work accomplished by the United Charities and the Humane Society here: a big meeting for reorganization for tomorrow at 11 o'clock at the Charities building on North Washington street. Letters have been issued to men and women of the city prominent in the work of the' charities to attend this reorganization meeting.

The communication says that because of the growth of the work and the changes incidental to its progress, the need of more workere the reorganiza: is necessary. Any citizen In Greater Wilkes Barre is welcomed to this meeting. MRS. SUTHERLAND BURIED, The funeral of Mrs. Charles Sutherland was held this afternoon with services at the family home, 1000 Northampton street.

Rev. F. W. Sterrett, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, officiated.

Burial was in Mt. Greenwood cemetery. NANTICOKE Funeral of Helen Poltrock respect and. esteem in which Miss Helen Poltrock was held WAS fully attested by the large attendance at her funeral yesterday afternoon. The funeral was held from the home of her parents at Glen Lyon and proceeded to this place where services were conducted, in St.

John's Lutheran church by the pastor, Rev. J. J. Neudoertter. Interment was in the Nanticoke cemetery.

Many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence. The recently elected officers of Installation or. Officers Washington Camp, No, 296, 7. 0. S.

of of Alden, will be formally installed into office this evening ut their lodge rooms at Alden. Several of the high officials of the lodge will be present as will Honorable Lorrie Holcomb of Wilkes- Barre, who will deliver an address. The entertainment committee has made every I preparation to provide those present with an time and following the installation ceremonies a luncheon and smoker be held. "The Mutiny of the Elsimore" The cast appearing in "The Mutiny of the Elsimore" at the Rex today are all survivors of a studio wreck that nearly necessitated the remaking of the whole picture. The picture was filmed for the most part nt sea, off the California coast, on the old sailing ship, the Mary Winkleran.

However, when it came picturing real storm, the op photography was not sufficiently effective for screen reproduction, 80 the exciting storm scenes were taken at Metro studios In Hollywood, California. A ship was constructed duplicating the Mary Winkleman. water were projected across the decks. The studio ship WAS unable to stand the strain. It split 1n two and the characters on the ship were hurled down to the studio stage amid the water and wreckage.

Several of them were severely injured, including Mitchell Lewis, who plays the role mate of the ship "Elsinore;" Helen. guson, the skipper's daughter; Cas. son. Ferguson, Noah Berry, William C. Mong, Sidney Dalbrook and 1 John P.

L.ockwood. Win Double- Header Ben Jones's Pets defeated the Ajax Five and the Breslau team on Saturday evening at Kirmar Park. In the guine with the Ajax Five the final score was 30 to 21 and in the Breslau game the score was 28 to 22. A summary of the games follow: Ben Junes's Pets. Ga.

Fa. Pts. Morton, forward 18 King, forward Jones, center ('reglow, guard 1 Cooper, guard 0 Totals 18 30 Ajax Five. Gs. Pts.

M. Famo, forward S. Orman, forward Sigh, center H. Washen, guard Berry, 1 guard 3 Totals Ben Jones's Pets. Fs.

Pts. Morton, forward King, forward Jones, center Creglow, guard Cooper, guard Totals .......12 28 Breslau. Fs. Pts. Thomas, forward 2 forward Kaschmer, center Bolka, guard Seroballo, guard Layno, guard Totals 22 First Episode of New Serial Antonio Moreno, is starred in Vitagraph's gripping 'chaptered Alm Who, story, "The Veiled Mystery," which will be started at the Rex Theatre tonight and continued every Monday night for fifteen weeks, possesses all these qualities.

'He is not only an athlete, possessed of unusual strength for one of his build, but knows how to use it in time of tress and action. A grey horse, 10 years old, good worker, will be sold at auction to the highest bidder on January 20, at the home of Joseph Boduka, Back Road, Newport Centre. Death of Former Resident Miss Alice Konopinski, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of this place, was claimed by death, following a brief illness. She was. 28 years of age and was born in this town.

Her remains were brought to this place and removed to the home of her praents at Honey Pot from which place the funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted in the St. Stanislaus Church on West Church street with the rector, Rev. Father V. L.

Biczsko, officiating. Interment was in the above church cemetery. WANTED -Young man of good character to work in shoe store. Good pay with liberal bonus to experienced man or good bright young man that is willing to learn the shoe business. Best pay.

Apply People's Shoe Store, 1 Main street, Nanticoke, Pa. Second of a Series All persons holding invitations for the second of a series of dances to be given by the Craftsmen's Club of Nanticoke, are eagerly looking forward, to assured Thursday an enjoyable evening' when affair they will be held in the Broadway State Armory. Heinie Kleinkauf's first orchestra will furnsh music fior dancing from 8:15 to midnight. Burns Prove Fatal Paul Plich," aged 40, resident of Sheatown, was claimed by death yesterday at the Nanticoke State Hospital, from burns received, as the result of being burned by explosion of gas while at work on Wednesday. His wife survives.

Death of Meg. Golemblewski Mrs. Frances Golemblewski, aged 86, and a well known Polish resident of this town, was claimed by death yesterday, following a brief illness of pneumonia. Death of Mrs. Margaret A.

Emes Mrs. Margaret Ann Emes, a well known and highly esteemed resident of this town, was claimed by death this morning at 5 o'clock at her home on South Prospect street, following six months illness of, complications. She was 58 years of age and was born at Pittaton, residing in thie town and vicinity practically all her life. The news of her death be received with much regret by, her many friends. She was a member of the Nebo Baptist church and was very active within its circles Besides her husband William H.

Emes, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. William H. Craig. Isaac Edwards, David Edwards, Abner Edwards, all of Nanticoke; Louisa Edwards and Thos Edwards, at home. One sister.

Mrs. Thomas Llewellyn, of Plains, also survives. Funeral arrangements were not completed at this writing. (Scranton papers please copy). DEATH OF MRS.

RICHARDS. The death of Mrs. Ella Richards, wife of Philip Richards, occurred Saturday night at the home of her brother, H. E. Krause, of Academy Lane, Dorranceton.

Death was due to complications. The funeral will be held from the home, tomorrow after noon, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Mt. Greenwood cemetery. Financial Reports BIG -GAINS IN CERTAIN STOCKS Transportation Issues Feature in The Early Trading -Industrials Strong.

-QUALITY SALESMEN HOLD DINNER IN CITY A ret-together meeting and dinner was held at the Hotel Redington by Dold-Quality salesmen Saturday night. District Sales Manager Housel gave the Introductory talk on "The possibilities, of the anthracite territories." All of the sales agents gave brief talks on of "Suggestions for the Improvement of my territory." J. Laughlin gave a talk on "Specialties sales primer" and C. A. Brown on "Selling Dold specialties." "It tan't sold until it la paid for" was the title of a talk by E.

Spittznagle. Those present were: Scranton John Lavery, Joseph, Walsh, Edward Sampson, William Rippen. Mary Murphy. Easton--Joseph Koleser. Binghamton, Bertine.

Mount Carmel- Edward Campbell. Wilkes- William Kleiner, Henry Grelgo, Helen Reader and Sidney Roos. RAILROAD CLUB TO GIVE FINE PROGRAM The Wyoming Division Railroad Club of the Lehigh Valley Railroad has arranged a program for tomorrow night when, some of the best talent of the valley will take part. The entertainment wil take place in the Y. M.

I. Hall Pittston, and will begin promptly at 8 o'clock. Joseph Deaney, president of the club, will act as chairman. The program be as follows: Overture. Helper's Orchestra; "Star Spangled audience; short Business session; solo, Paul Kane; reading, Miss Deborah Scotch scng.

Williams; talk on "Thrift Col. Ernest Smith; selection, Helper's Orchestra; selection, Brennan sisters; solo, Joseph Keating; address, Hon. William H. Gillespie, Pittaton; piano selection, Miss Edith Price; solo, Roger Howell; solo, "'Jack' Walsh; "America." DEATHS -At Scranton, Jan. 17, 1921, Dr.

Raymond F. Goeringer, aged 24, of Wilkes Barre. of neuritis MULHERN-At Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 16, 1921, Mra. Catherine Mulhern.

of complications. BROWN--At Pittaton, Jan. 16, 1921, James Brown, aged 61, pneumonia. RICHARDS-At Dorrenceton, Jan. 15 1921, Mrs.

Ella A. Richard. of complications. GOLEMBIEW8KI-At Nanticoke, Jan 16, 1921, Mrs. Frances Golemblewski, aged 36, of pneumonia.

STOUT--At Pittston, Jan. 16, 1921, Catherine, aged 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stout of pneuDICKINSON- Miner's Mills, Jan. 15, 1921, Mrs.

Elizabeth Dickinson, of complications. CANNON Patrick -At J. Deatrolt, Jan. formerly 15 1921, Cannon. of Wilkes-Barre, of complications.

WOODS -At Nesbitt, West Side Hospital, Jan 16, 1921, Miss Sarah E. Woods, aged 77, of pneumonia. MARRIAGE LICENSES William C. Larksville Margaret Brown Larkeville Louis A. Miller, Wyoming Anna D.

Finney. Wilkes-Barre John J. Malloy. Drifton Nellie McNelis. Jeddo George C.

Overton. Wilkes- Barre Florence WilkesThomas Petrowaky. Edwardsville Albina Edwardsville George F. Shulkinos. Luzerne Jennie Tomasura.

Edwardsville Zigmund Wanamie Dorothy Veron Nanticoke Frank Swoyerville Elizabeth Sholtis. Swoyerville Frank Prypus. Jenkins Twp. Veronica Pinta. Jenkins Twp, John Buts.

Hanover Twp. Mary Hanover Twp. New York, Jan. trans portation stocks were the -feature of the opening, of the stock market today, Issues making substantial gaing because of the belief that lation is close at hand that will bring relief to the, operating companies: through a modification of the present Interborough and Brooklyn Rapid Transit contracta. United Fruit solid ex-100 per cont stock dividend at 103 1-3, a net gaini of 1 1-4 points.

Strength was shown in some of the steel industrials in the early trading, Baldwin advancing 1-2 to 1 92 1-4, and Republic Steel 8-8 to 70, but these stocks reacted after the initial tradIng. Steel common rose 1-4 to 88.1-4 and then reacted to 83. Reading was In supply from the start. dropping over 1 point 87 1-8. Pittsburgh Coal rose 1 point to 60 1-4.

Mexican Petroloum advanced 1 point to 168 1-4. Received A nished era, Miner's Pa. All-Chal A Sugar. A Int Corp. Amer Can.

A F'dry. Locomo. A Smelters Sugar Tel Tel. Anaconda Atchison Baldwin Balti Ohio Steel. Tran.

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