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i' 11 THE EVENING MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1912. BMltBMlWsMBNS' UT, i t1 artirsent OITICS 112 Fart Si Bell phw. JAUZ3 JT. OALLAama, prstntsthrt. 1'' 1 CfflC9T0WB TX MM Plymouth Dep 1 Church will be held on Friday even lng.

This event ia looked forward to by the business men of town as well as others. This year' the men have arranged to take care of the crowd promptly and have added many new delicacies to the menu. A cake and candy sale will be held by the ladles In connection with the supper. For watch, clock and jewelry re pairinc to to JOSEPH'S. S7 Main i I Fires.

1 Two alarms of Are was turned In yesterday and one on Saturday night Which, kept the local fire department Unusually busy. Shostly before 7 'clock last evening- No. 3 responded to1 an turned in from box 23 located at the corner of Main street and Center avenue. The janitor at the Shawnee cash store was lighting a Are In the furnace and the clouds Of smoke coming out of the chimney ted some one to believe that the building was on fire. The other lire occurred about 2:30 in the afternoon and was In the home of Henry Hlnes on Beade street, No.

3 responded to this also from an alarm from box 17 and soon had the Are extinguished. A member of the family entered the i house and found a couch and the car- 7 Ill pet In the sitting" room on tire. It is hot known how the Are started. Saturday night's tire was in Wier's Patch and started from an overheat-ed stove in the kitchen of a frame house occupied by John Chesnlck. The Are had a fairly good start and for a time it was thought that sev-eral of the buildings which are built very close In that neighborhood would be destroyed but the prompt action of the firemen of Goodwill Hose Co.

No. 2 soon had it under Vashery Coal For Sale One ton delivered in Plymouth 81.50. Two tons delivered to Wilkes-Barre $4.00. F. Z.

DONN, No. 2 E. Main Plymouth. Both 'Phones. i 42 YEARS' I i- Some of the pre-conventlon campaign managers of presidential aspirants who have appeared before the senate committee Investigating campaign contributions at Wasblbton have emerged from the ordlal rather tbe worse for wear.

LAiibrUL MIUY Of The Superintendent C. B. Freeh, Foremen John Nafus and Frank Watts, also John P. Hammond, John Kolvln, James O'Malley, Mike Shetlock, Paul Dlrinko, John Dirlnko, ohn DiggorJ and others. Most of their families will accompany them to their new.

home. damage will reach Harry V. Long, upholsterer and ra pairer. 67 Wllllw street. Gone Again With Affinity.

Mrs. Andrew Slzewski of Pierce street, and her affinity Alex Butler, who were arrested at Beaver Falls about two weeks ago and brought back here have again departed for parts unknown, leaving a husband who forgave the erring wife at that time and took her back. The woman took along with her three children leaving two others to be taken care of by the deserted hua hand, who claims now that he will make no effort to apprehend the elop ing couple. Butler boarded at the Slewskl home. They eloped and were traced to Beaver Falls where they were arrested and brought back arid given a hearing before Squire wallers, out upon tne woman promise to repent she was allowed to return to her home.

Her affinity Butler, claimed he had no money and the squire gave him two weeks in which to get sufficient money to leave the town, but since that time it is learned that he and Mrs. Slewskl have been meeting secretly and plan ned the second alopement. Free! Free! Free! For 3 0 days, then 7 cents a day until paid for. The Singer Hewing Machine Company will place any one of its high grade sewing machine! In your home upon tho above plan. Sewing Machine 114 East Main street, H.

A. Mor rlssey. manager. Welsh Hill Eleven Wins. The Welsh Hill A.

A. eleven and the strong Avoca team were the contestants In a lively game of foot ball on the Lowertown field yesterday afternoon. The score was 12 to 0 In favor of Welsh Hill. The features of the game was tho playing of Shovellrrand Anderson for the Welsh Hill team each scoring a touchdown. Between halves the Welsh Hill Hercules defeated the Newtown A.

A. by a score of 8 to 0. AH' our repair work In guaranteed Special attention is given to the re pair of watches, Jewelry and eye-' glasses at LOU'S Jewelry Store. Men's Slipper. On Friday night of this week, Oct.

18, the men of the First Presbyterian Church will hold their annual chicken and waiffle supper. This event Is looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure by the business men of town as well as others. This year the men have arranged to take care of the crowd promptly and have added many new delicacies to their menu. Special tables for those wishing to leave early. The ladies will hold a cake and candy sale in connection with the supper.

Electric light la the handiest light. Installed by F. J. Markle, 112 East Main street. Bell 'phone 68-L.

Local Players Won. A large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed tho game of hand ball on Fllnn'n alley. East Plymouth, yesterday afternoon between the Smythe brothers of Plttston and the Boney brothers of this town. The local boys won in a well played game by a score of 21 to 6. The Tiger Club will not hold a dance tonight in Burba's Hall.

Resume next Monday. At tho Lyric. Four good western at the Lyric to- nifrht. A great 101 Bison ory Cone;" a real funny to Proposals" and "The the Always the Lyric. G.

C. Miller, prop. "His Moni-one "Open Bully and best at the Child Burled. Evelyn, aged 5 years, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Jones of corner of Shawnee avenue and Gardner street, died Saturday evening of heart failure. The little one was taken 111 several weeks ago with diphtheria and had recovered from the malady when heart trouble set it and caused her death. The child's demise comes as a sad blow to the loving parents, brothers and sisters. She was the youngest of the family and a great favorite. The funeral was held this afternoon from the house at 1 o'clock and was" private.

Services were conducted at the house by Rev. Owen Thomas of the Buttunwood Church and Interment was made in Shawnee cemetery. Annual Chicken Supper. The annual chicken and waffle supper of men of the First Presbyterian Know all Women That for Burns and Scalds, Bruises, Sprains and Cuts, there Is nothing better or safer to use that Dr. Glenn's "Peace In the Family." Don't forget to use Dr.

Glenn's Syrup." for Coughs, Colds, Croup and all affections of the lungs, it cannot he excelled. A trial of these excellent remedies will convince you of their need In the family. Only 2 5 cents each. Try them. Sold by all dealers.

How Much Please? Want a choice cut of prime roast beef or tender juicy larrtbf Maybr it's berries, melons or vegetables you want, or something: in groceries may be your preference. Oh, yes, our prices are right. Auto delivery. Just ask us over the 'phone when in doubt, to suggest something for dinner; you'll be pleased, we're surel DAVIS BROS. E.

Market St, Wilkes-Barre. Plymouth Kingston The about $3 50. Street, Edwardsvllle. DeMdotn Confections, Always fresh, always varied, all the favorites, with new ones added week, iowney's assorted chocolates fresh every week In handsome 25c, 30c and 40c boxes. William B.

Davis, Druggist, Saxon CInb Moon- Dance. Ooliimbna nail, Tuesday October 15 th. Music by Luft The Tiger Social Club will not hold a dance tonight In Burba's Hall. Re sume next Monday. Marriages.

Several marriages of popular young people from the West Side will take place this month. On Wednesday will occur the marriage of Miss Anna Kelrle, Of Church street, to James L. Pickering, of Forty Fort. On the same date will take place the mar riage or Miss Ethel Harding, of Prlngle street, to Ray Partington, of Plymouth. During the latter part of the month the marriage of Miss My- fanway Lewis to James Humphries will take place.

Briefs. The Improvement Society of the Emmanuel Baptist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Knecht, Murray street, Edwardsville, this evening. All members are requested and all are welcome to attend. Mrs.

Thomas Morgan will serve a luncheon at her home on 190 Church street on Tuesday from 12 o'clock until 2 o'clock for the benefit of the Welsh Congregational Church. Price 15 cents. Miss Alice Hopkins has resumed her duties after being on the sick list for the past week. The following delegates left to-day to attend the annual convention of Congregational Sunday schools at Mlnersville: Misses Jennie JenWns and Sallna James, of Bethesda Sunday school, and John Jenkins, president of the Union, and William Perry. Edward Hanley has resumed his duties as driver boss at No.

4 colliery, after being seriously ill. There will be a Christian Endeavor entertainment and social at the Welsh Congregational Church this evening. All are invited to attend. William John German, who has been stationed at Brunceton, with the United States Rescue Car No. 1, is home for a few days.

Miss Margaret Carey, of Main street, has returned to New York City after spending a few weeks, with her mother Mrs. ThomasHealey. William IT. Jones, of Washington street, will be united In marriage this week to Miss Jennie Piatt, of Wilkes-Barre. All ladies of the Columbia Hose Co.

Auxiliary are requested to attend the meeting to-night at the Columbia Hose Co. rooms. Mrs. Will Avon Jones and children have arrived here safely from Wales. They were met by Mr.

Jones, the well known singer and have gone housekeeping at Forty Fort. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berry, of l-'rlngle. yesterday entertained Mrs.

John Hamilton and Eugene Lam-oreaux. of Plymouth. Wadhams Lodge No. S72 will hold regular meeting and Initiation to- lost Time Is Never Found Again If you want to save time and money having your shoes repaired, Just lift up the receiver of your 'phone and call Nicki Danny, 25" Wyoming avenue. next to Miller's undertaking store.

We will call for and deliver shoes on remarkably short notice and the job will be done right. The price will be right, nothing more, nothing less. NICK DANNY, Proprietor. HERE'S WHERE OUR LOW RENT SAVES FOR YOU The big item of expense in most stores Is rent. Odir rent is lower than that of any other store In town.

Every dollar's worth of furniture you buy of us means a saving to you because there is less rent to cnarge against it. Don't overlook the fact that no matter where you buy furniture, whether direct or by mall, you help pay the rent. In city stores the rent often Is enormous. Here we bargained for our Toom before rents began soar. M.

P. M'GROARTY The Furniture Dealer. R18 Main Edwardsville, Bell phone. SANITARY PliUMBIXG Stam Hot Water Warm Air Heating. Tin and Sheet Metal Work O.

C. HOWELL. 42 MAIN STREET. Bell Plione. All Work Guaranteed.

Boston Candy Kitchen Notv that' tttr- 4rc-cream season- practically at an end r. win devotn our time to prepare for our of chocolates of all flavors. W.5 have arranged for shipments cf high grade chocolates and packages including the following celebrated brands: Diana's, Munger'a, Stacey's and the Apollo. Our show peases will present a big difference when our stock Is replenished In a few days. There will also be a big line of on' home made candles.

Don't forget our special music. 60) Msln St4 Edwardsville. Jas. Dukas. prop.

Cleaning, Dyeing, Re pairing and Pressing WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. Established t901. THE THOMAS Cleaning Dyeing. Co. Eloy Hnusel Blkt West Main Plymouth, Pa.

Both 'Phone. Newell Building. Wyoming Kingston, Pa. Bell 'Phone. of of of the In o' morrow evening.

All members are requested to be present. Miss Myrtle Courtright has returned from a few days stay at Blooms-burg. MOUNTAIN TOP Church Entertainment. One of the most delightful musical and literary programs to be rendered this season will be a concert In the local Methodist church on Friday evening, Oct. 18, by Helen Newitt Evans, soprano soloist In the Elm Park Church at Scranton, who resides In Kingston, but whose talent Is not only known In musical circles hut throughout the entire valley as well.

She will be most capably assisted by Miss Deborah Pehle, of Warrior Run, as reader, and the following- other associates. Prof. Gwiliam Davies, and E. J. Evans.

Entertained Friend. Miss Florence Koup, of this place, entertained a number of friends on Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. Games and music were indulged in, after which lunch was served to tho following: Misses Elizabeth Haines, lVoIa Jones. Edith Goodman and Anna Gomor. of Nantt-coke; Miss Emma Goodman, Miss Eliziibeth Detrlck, Miss Mabel Lynn, Ralph Korn.

George Waters, John Nicholson. John Hadder, Jos. Pease, Charles Simpson and Richard Hafkln, Wilkes-Barre. Wm. Hunter has returned after spending the summer with his daughter, Mrs.

W. G. Harding, of Tunlohan-nock. Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Van Horn and son Henry, spent Sunday at Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Zlhn Huey. of Rutter avenue, entertained on Sundny the following: M.

C. Moyer and familv, Evans Falls: Mr. and Mrs. O. P.

Harding, of Plblev, Towa; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith nnd son.

John, of Scran'on- Mr find Mrs. W. TT. Mover and faml'v. Be't Mover and femllv.

Mioses Jennie. Frances and Ralph Decker. E. M. TjBar and Philip Mover, of Dorrancetdn: Mrs Eugene Beum and family, of Forty Fort: Mr.

and Mrs. Norton Butler and children, Westmoor. Alfred Dennis, of Pcrnnton, spent past few days with his pnrents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dennis, of Dor- riin'-e street.

Harold Shsnelle. Richard James nnd Robert Cntems spent yesterday New York City. WYOMING John Thomas, who has been in 'he employ of the Westmoreland colliery th- Lehigh Valley Coal for a Davis Obsequies. Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. John T.

Davis, of Short street, were held Saturday and were largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Ran dies, Rev.

D. W. Fletcher and Rev. Mr. Morgan, the latter of South Wales.

The services were very Impressive The pall bearers were William I Roberts, John D. Evans, Oliver Rhyd derch, Edward R. Jones, Thomas O. Evans and William J. Jones.

Flower bearers: Mrs. William J. Jones, Mm. Thomas G. Evans, Reynolds and Hayden Harris.

The remains wfere taken to the L. W. station at Kingston and from there to Wash burn street cemetery, Scranton, where Interment was made. The family wish to express their thanks for the kindness shown by their friends and neighbors during their bereavement. Notice.

The Plymouth Choral Union will meet for rehersal this evening tn the fiigrim Congregational church. "Glorious Is Thy Name," and "Thank Be To God." These two selections are to be sung by the choral union In the benefit concert for Daniel W. Reese on Wednesday evening, Oct. 16th, 1912. Every member Is reauest- ed to be present for rehearsal this evening.

Deputy Sheriff Dempsey conducted a sale of the stock of the Plymouth Mortor Car Co. Attorney H. L. Free man purchased the stock for 1125. he also bought the title and claim of the garage for $125.

A special meeting of the local branch of the L. C. B. A. in St.

Vin cent's Hall this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Frank Schaule of Walnut street. has recovered from a ten days Illness. John Karschalla of East Broadway was removed to the Homeopathic Hospital to undergo treatment. targe congregations attended both the morning and evening harvest home services at St.

Peter's Episcopal Church yesterday. A special meeting of the Larksvllle Borough council will be held this evening. Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. Dugan have I returned from a few days visit to New orYk city. Michael Bohan has been promoted to the position of baggage master at the local station of the I W. to succeed Thomas Griffith who re signed. Mrs.

Martha G. Hyde of Maginess treet. Is entertaining Benjamin Landsdowne of Wales. The Shawnee Club will conduct a farrners' dance this evening at Hay- ward's Hall, East Plymouth. Miss Hannah and Mary Williams spent Saturday with relatives at Nan-' ticoke.

At a convention of tho Luzerne county "board of the A. O. H. held In Wllkes-Barre yesterday Richard Han-llhan of East Plymouth, was elected vice president und John McCarthy of this town was elected recording secretary Mrs. Liva Weil and family spent yesterday at Fernbrook.

D. J. Donovan, former proprietor of the Frantz House has sold his hotel at TTunlock's Creek and will conduct the Hotel at Cambria. Rowland Jones of West Shawnee evenue will leave here Wednasday for Pittsburgh, where he has accepted a position as stenographer under the government in the engineering de partment of the war department. Rev.

D. Floyd Morgan will preach In the Welsh Congregational church this evening. James Evans and Kenneth Fredrick attended the foot ball game at State College -on Saturday. Fire Co. No.

1 of I-arksvllle will meet In their rooms In the town hail this evening. John Mattis has resigned his position as teamster at Moore Bros Co. store. The Chautauqua Circle will meet this evenlnar at the home of Miss Cady Hawk on Willow street. Co.

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will hold a dance In West's hall tomorrow evening. Mrs. Michael Nolan and daughter, Miss Elizabeth of Pottsville are the guests of Mrs. Margaret Collins of church street. F.

J. Markle. the electrical contractor who has a force of men at work wlrintr the armory. FORTY FORT Rally Day was observed In the Pres byterian Church on Sunday. The children of the Intermediate and Primary departments of the Sabbath school gave several number.

Including songs and recitations. Addresses were given by A. P. Starr and Joshua Williams. Promotions in the classes were made, fol lowed by an address by Superintendent C.

V. Hess. Sheldon Evans and Charles Millard enjoyed a fishing trip to Falls on Saturday. Rev. and Mrs.

J. of Lock-wood, N. are spending few days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Best.

Harry Strunk, of Nicholson, visited local friends on Sunday. Mrs. N. Sardonl Is visiting her Hoyre Wr Oirbrtrnr8ton; Mass Dr. and Mrs.

A daughter. Harriet, Blythburn. D. Thomas and ppent Sunday, at Prof, and Mrs. Gwllym Davies.

of Dorranceton. were local cullers on Sunday. Geo. Bryant, of Washington, D. C.

Is visiting his brother, Charles Bryant, Mr. Bryant, who is a civil war veteran, moved to Virginia thirty-five years ago. and has been in Forty Fort but once since. The Women's Foreign Missionary So ciety will hold a meeting at the M. E.

parsonage at 7: SO this evening. For Sale. Family breaking up housekeeping win sell their beautiful J500 upright piano, elegant 12 lady writing desk, magnificent $25 clock and line chair, absolutely perfect whole outfit only used four months and without a scratch or blemish, for $275 spot cash Jor the whole outfit. The piano and furniture same as new and the piano Hlone cost $500 on May 18 this year. uome quick ir you want this bargain.

Call 31 East. Northampton street, Wilkes-Earre. PARSONS Saxon Club Moon Dance. Columbus Hall, Tu'esdnv v. ish Mimlu a In to Briefs.

Miss Jennie M. Jones, of Rutter street, was the guest of facranton friends yesterday. James Nesbltt and Patrick Mc-Groarty are taking in the remaining games of the world's series at Now York. Raymond Kohler, who, holds a position in New York city, spent the past few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

E. F. Kohler. Miss Miriam Brandt, of Price street, has accepted a position with the Bell Telephone Co. at Wllkes-Barre, in the office.

A slight collision took place at Kingston corners this morning between an EdwardBvllle car and a wagon belonging to the scavenger department. The car and wagon were each slightly damaged by the com-pa. Tho funeral of Mrs. Simeon Lewis took place this afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. John Bona-witz, of RidiSe street.

Mr. Lewis' mother Is also tn ia very precarious condition and death has also been expected momentarily She Is suffering from paralysis. Mrs, James E. Daniels, of Walnut street, was suddenly called to Boulder, on account of the death of her mother. She will be gone several weeks, and will be in time for the funeral.

Walter Daniel Davis. Richard Bartlett, Robert Williams, Thomas McCue, Dr. P. A. McLaughlin, M.

J. McLaughlin, Dr. T. V. McLaughlin, Fred W.

Frantz are home from the world's series, where they witnessed several games. The Social Helpers of the M. E. church have dispensed with the idea of producing the comedy "Untangling Tony," and have decided to produce "The Census Taker," which is very clever and will be very amusing and appealing to all. It will be produced next' month.

Mrs. J. E. Norrls is home from-Washipgton, D. where she had treatment for her eyes.

Hayden Williams, who recently moved his family to Brockton, to accept a new position, spent -Saturday and Sunday with Ms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thonias J. Williams, of this town. it The Seminary boys were so Joyous, over their victory of the Syracuse freshmen Saturday that they had a large bon fire to celebrate the beca slon.

jiafit five years has been acting In the number of years, and who for the cdiiaclty of driver boss, was recently promoted by Superintendent Gallagher to assistant mine foreman of he Maltby colliery of the same company. This promotion will take effect on Wednesday. The primary department of the M. E. church will give an entertainment In tho church parlors this evening.

Dr. Emma DeWltt and her sister, Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Towne, of Liv lnstonev spent Saturday with Shavertown friends. Airs.

Maud. Davidson, of Berwick, npent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Davidson. Louis Keese left this morning to spend a few.

days visiting relatives and frienus at Fernbrook. COURTDALE For Sale. Family breaking up housekeeping will sell their beautiful $500 upright piano, elegant $12 lady's writing desk, magnificent $25 clock and fine chair, absolutely perfect. whole outfit only used four months, and without a scratch or blemish, for $275 spot cash for the whole outfit. The piano and furniture same as new and the piano al one cost $500 on May 18 this year.

Come quick If you want this bargain. Call 31 East Northampton utreet, Wllkes-Barre. KINGSTON War Veteran Die. John R. Hoppe, of Blnghamton, N.

while on a vlslt at tho house of his sister, Mrs. Pauline Flescutt, 290 Wright street, this town, died yesterday after a very short Illness. He was a member of the G. A. at Blnghamton, and all members of the G.

A. It. of this vicinity are Invited to? attend the funeral tomorrow afternoon from the home of Mrs. Flescutt. The services will be conducted at the home by Rev.

Day, of Luzerne, and Inter ment will be made at Trucksville. Coming Marriages. Announcement has been made of the coming marriage of Miss Mary L. McHale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Michael McHale, of Centre street, to Thomas Wynne, of Scranton, and also the marriage of Miss Kathryn Hurley, of Spruce street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hurley, to Thomas Foloy, of Plymouth. Shop Men to Leave. Among the mechanics and foremen of the L.

W. shops who will leave In a few dava for Dover.1 N. where the new plant will soon he I ready fo roperatlon, are the following! Turkish esvatry leaving Constantinople. WHOLESALE LIQUOR BUSINESS Gives yon the very best of everything for your money at the lowest prices. Fred Schwartz Bro.

PLYMOUTH, PA. Both OAK HILL Famous Whiskey Quality, Age, Purity Guaranteed Iopold Freeman Sole Distributor. PLYMOUTH. PA. One Minute, Please Look this over.

If you have a cough and want it cured quickly tako Bezall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup, HARTMAN The Bexall Druggist First National Bank PLYMOUTH, PA. CAPITAL STOCK $100,000 OEPLUfi B'000 Commenced Business 1865. Three per cent, interest paid on deposit. Will pay all d-on demand without nt to tht MnnS. 11 AT ALL THE People's Shoe Stores 29 S.

Main Wilkes-Barre. 76 East Main S4 Plymouth 29 Main Avenue, Edwardsville S07 Lackawanna AgjJ, Scranton. ft I I A i 1 VnUPIQI VQNirilQU i nil I II! Illl TURKEY RUSHES TROOPS TO THE FRONTS SOLDIERS FRESH FROM ITAUAN WAR CO TO MEET CREEKS AND THE BALKAN ALUES 111 I'" 11 i' )'. 1 11 I -v '4. There is great military activity at Constantinople, which elty la bow under martial law.

Troops Are" Being rushed to the several reglmsnta haying already departed. Vany of the, troops who are now on their way to meet the Greet. and the armies of tbe allied Balkan states, have just returned from the Wkr In Tripoli. They arc seasoned soldiers, believed to be mora than a match for the Greeks and Balkan seonlaa. ho know, Uttls about the art ot ac by Luft- 1.

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