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10. 6 6 6 6 THE BINGHAMTON PRESS. THURSJAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7. 1911. 3 PETER J.

M'MANUS CHOSEN GRAND KNIGHT OF K. OF C. Entertainment Committee Is Planning for Holding of Another Country Dance Latter Part of Month; Other Fraternal Elections Peter McManus was elected Grand Knight at the annual election of the Knights of Columbus last evening. Nearly all of the members were present at the election and rousing be spirit of good fellowship was exhibited throughout the evening. Dr.

John D. Kelley was elected deputy grand knight; Henry P. Whalen chancellor, Robert J. Doran recording secretary, Frank W. Dow financial secretary, Leo McGlynn warden, D.

Joseph Foley inside guard, A. J. Gallagher treasurer, Jerome Quilligan trustee, and Joseph O'Brien outside guard. Frank M. Shallue and Peter J.

Manus were designated as delegates to the annual convention, which will be held in May of 1912. The entertainment committee is "country dances" December 28. planning another one. of the favorite A similar affair was held about a ago and the members and their friends were in attendance. So much pleasure was experienced at the dance that several pleas have been made to the entertainment committee in an attempt to prevail upon it to hold another.

The hall of the top floor of the club house will be decorated in the country style, and probably an old L. A. STIMIS FIRM LOCATES NEW PLANT HERE Makes Specialty of Book Ruling and Binding on Large Scale FACTORY ON STATE STREET Binghamton's newest industry is the L. A. Stimis, concern, which will occupy the top floor of the building located at 171 State street and engage in the general bookbinding and blankbook manufacturing business.

Associated with the junior Mr. Stimis will be his father, who has been in this line of business in various parts of the country for the past 50 years and in that time has gathered together a vast amount of knowledge pertaining to this particular line of business. In 1896 Mr. Stimis, printed the first lot of printed election supplies for Weed Parsons in Albany, that being the first year that the new style of ballots were used under a new law in this State. The younger member of the family of bookbinders has had 20 years' experience in the same line of work and is well qualified to make success of the new venture, which promises to become one of the important industries of the It is the intention of the proprietor to start in a small way in this city, which was chosen from a list of several large places because of there beSO few engaged in the same line of business here, and gradually enlarge and increase the output as the quality of the work turned out becomes more thoroughly advertised throughout this section.

Special attention will be given to preparing for bankers, brewers, grocers, railroads, insurance firms, merchants, physicians and other concerns any kind of book required by the different firms for their business. The which can be seen at the establishment, indicate that the very finest of work can be done in the plant. The work of installing the ruling machine, presses for printing and other machinery is in progress this week next Monday morning everything will be ready to start' the wheels of business in actual operation. About sir or eight hands will be employed at the beginning and from time to time more will be taken on as the business grows. An invitation is extended to the public to visit the factory of the new concern and inspect the different machines used in the process of manufacturing and binding books.

YOUNG PEOPLE ELECT OFFICERS The monthly and annual business meeting of the Young People's Alliance of the Immanuel Evangelical Church was held last evening in the Sunday school room of the church. The reports of the various committees given, and the general work of there organization for the entire year reviewed. Following this, the election of officers for the ensuing year was held, which resulted as follows: President, Dr. Henry Heiss; Miss Margaret Schider; secretary, Miss Louise Alber; treasurer, Herbert Schmidt; corresponding Secretary, Miss Amanda Goetting: organist, Miss Johanna Bayer; assistant organist, Mrs. George Deiss; librarians, Albert Scheret and Louis CLASS OF 10 WILL BE GIVEN DEGREE Binghamton Castle No.

1, A. 0. K. of the M. will hold a regular meetEng Friday evening at 8 o'clock in Mystic Chain hall, 215 Washington Petreet.

The Second or Sir Knight degree will be conferred upon a class of All Sir Knights are asked to be present. BUSINESS AND PLEASURE. 8 o'clock, after which pedro, musical program and dancing will be the ersion of the evening. All memare requested to be present. The Ladies' Military Club will hold a business meeting in the parlors of Mystic Chain hall, Friday evening, at PROMINENT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRANK M.

SHALLUE. Matters Social The Mothers' Club of Rossville met i at the school house yesterday afternoon. Following the quilting, the committee of arrangements for "Fathers' Night" gave a report and a special meeting was appointed to be held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Tampkins on Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.

and Mrs. T. B. Joines have been called to Carbondale, on account of the illness of Mr. Joines' father.

Regular meeting of Beulah Rebekah Lodge this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The degree will be conferred. Joseph J. Byron has gone to Susquehanna on business. MISS NOONAN WILL MAKE HER REPORT Miss Elizabeth Noonan, delegate to the State Teachers' Association at Albany from the city Teachers' Associ-1 ation, will make I report at a meeting of the teachers and principals of the city schools to be held by Superintendent Banta this afternoon at 4:15 o'clock.

Ask Your Doctor Stop coughing! Coughing rasps and tears. Stop it! Coughing prepares the throat and lungs for more trouble. Stop it! There is nothing so bad for a cough as coughing. Stop it! Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is a medicine for coughs and colds, a regular doctor's medicine. Ask your doctor about this.

J. C. Ayer Lowell, Mass CUT-OFF TO REDUCE TRAIN SCHEDULE TO NEW YORK HALF HOUR Announcement is made by officials of the Lackawanna railroad that new time table will be Issued December 24. This will contain the running time of trains over the new cut-off which Is now being completed between Slateford and Port Morris. The offcial inspection of the new line is scheduled for December 15 and the officials of the company are planning to make this a big event.

Officials of numerous prominent railroads and corporations throughout the country will be guests on the 'special train which will be run from New York city. As the cut-off will reduce the running time of passenger trains nearly half hour between this city and New York there are numerous changes expected in the time table. 3 and 6, the fast trains road, are expected by railroad men who have viewed the new line to clip more than twenty-five minutes from their unning time. A second timetable will likely be issued at the same time In this there will be provision for local trains which wil be run between Port Morris and Slateford by way of the present line. Among the trains on this line will be accommodations for passengers at the numerous stations along the way who will connect with trains 3 and 6 at the terminals of the cut-off.

The new line wipes out a number of present stations for the limited and adds Johnsonburg and Blairstown." BALTIC A New ARROW Notch COLLAR Easy to put on, easy to take off. easy to tie the tie in. ninett, Peabody Company, Makers, Troy, N. FOOT A Warmers Everybody that rides wants them Call in and See Our Stock at Very Low Prices. Persels Terry 113 COURT ST.

GOOD JUDGMENT SUGGESTS GOLD MEDAL FLOUR pioned country store will be in evidence. The large arch hall will be circled with leading to the dance flowers, and the hall will be illuminated with dreds of various colored electric lights. The young women and men in atwill appear in costume, the tendance men in boots and overalls and the women in aprons and sunbonnets. Chenango Camp, 153, Woodmen of the World, held a regular session last evening when the officers were elected for the coming year. About 72 menbers and participated in the activitiesent Twelve candidates were to join the class, which will be initiated on Dec.

13, and five new applications were placed. on file. Vyne D. Ackerly was elected council commander; Sylvester Quinn, advisor lieutenant; G. W.

Fisher, banker; E. A. Rose, clerk; Samuel Rosenstein, escort; C. A. Brasley, watchman; Bruce W.

Hendrick, sentinel; W. M. Ellsworth and M. J. Delaney, managers; H.

C. Meeker, musician: F. C. Frost, captain of uniform At the conclusion of the election a pleasant evening was spent in discussing the plans for the coming year and the entertainment for the Winter. It is probable that the new officers will get together shortly and form some definite plans of action.

'UNIONS MUST TAKE ACTION' John J. Haley Tells ers McNamara Should BeDenounced at Once Cigarmakers Union, No. 218, held un interesting and joyous session last evening in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the organization. John Haley, who was secretary of this local for 17 years, made a rousing address on the guilt of the McNanaras. Mr.

Haley dwelt on the subject of the hard time the people are having who are trying to build up an organization, and the setback which they are now subject to on account of the dynamiters' crimes. He claimed he could not see through the problem of why the various organizations do declare themselves instead of maintaining an injurious silence. He said he did not see how the labor organizations can expect any sympathy from the people unless they take immediate action and denouce the guilty criminals. The Misses Lillian Wardell, Cornelia Pope and Mary and Katherine Haley assisted in the musical program, consisting of vocal and piano selections and a few comic sketches. Following the entertainment, a fine supper was served by the women members of the local.

Several short impromptu speeches were heard and as a concluding event of the evening, dancing was enjoyed. The music was furnished by Curran Heim's orchestra, The Union was organized in December, 1886, with seven charter members. It now boasts of 300 members who are all active. M. J.

Costello president and John Wardell is secretary and treasurer. ECHOES OF NATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULED The North Side W. C. T. U.

will meet with Mrs. Reynolds, 5 Mercereau street, Friday afternoon at 3 c'clock. A fine program has been prepared, and echoes of the National convention will be heard. Mrs. Russell, county superintendent of Evangelistic work, will be present with her Christmas cards, and those wishing a supply will have an epportunity at that time.

All members and their friends are invited. SEYMOUR GETS SIX MONTHS' SENTENCE Fred N. Seymour was arraigned before City Judge Wales in Police Court this morning charged by Officer Reardon with public intoxication. Upon examination it was found that Seymour was an old offender and the Court sentenced him to six months in the Onondaga County Penitentiary. Eugene A.

Poole was also arraigned upon a similar charge made by Officer Moran. This being his second offence he was given 10 days in the Broome County Jail. REVIVAL OF ACTIVITY IN BUILDING CIRCLES Building Inspector Balcom yesterday granted permits to Charles Lusk to erect a dweling at 22-26 Colfax avenue at of Mrs. Louise D. Reynolds to repair the house at 19 Virgil street at a cost of W.

A. Spencer to erect a dwelling at 43. Mulberry, street costing 200: H. C. build a house on Bevier street at an expense of $1,300.

Learn the Truth About coffee By a change to POSTUM and better feelings. "There's a Reason" Behning Player PIANO We claim is the best one on the market at any price. This is a broad statement, but we are willing and demonstrate it against any Player Piano made, no matter what the price. BEHNING 65 Note Two Note, and styles in combination in beautiful 88 ---88 art- and on hero a a a a finish mahogany. Come in and see them and hear them played.

Large stock of new rolls both 65 and 88. Note, at our usual low prices. H. C. Clarke, 10-12 St.

PETER J. M'MANUS. GIVES MORPHINE TO HEN TO MAKE HER SET BETTER Thomaston, Dec. 7- The authorities here are investigating the case of a local poultryman who is accused of administering morphine to his hens. The poultryman admits I the charge, but contends his action is not illegal.

He says he wished to raise some early pullets, and his hens refused to set. Then he decided to use the drug: to accomplish his wish. Twelve eggs were placed in a nest and a large hen selected. Three times a day she was given a hypodermic injection of morphine in the leg. According to the farmer, she remained peacefully on nest, except one occasion, the when she walked up house, stuck up her right leg, received a small quantity of the drug and returned.

TWO MORE SEWERS ARE COMPLETED City Engineer John A. Giles will certify to the completion of two sewers at the Council meeting tomorrow night. John J. Tyne has completed the storm water sewer on Lyon and Liberty streets, at a cost of $1,271.04, while George Pignatello has finished the Sheldon street sewer, which has been built at an expense of $628.43. MAIL BOXES ARE BEING REPAINTED The mail boxes throughout the city are being painted and the postal authorities warn people against coming in contact with them.

Signs have been prepared for placing on the repainted boxes, But, in many cases children tear them off and leave the. fresh paint unprotected. The boxes are being painted green, which is the official color of the department. ITCHING ECZEMA ON BOTH HANDS Treated for Months but Grew Worse. Came on Face.

Physician Advised Cuticura Remedies. Began Improving after. First Treatment, and Owes Cure to Cuticura Remedies. "Eczema began on the second joint of my thumb on my left hand. Several blisters came which soon broke and water oozed from them.

Then the terrible itching began, and the eczema came in blotches both hands. Sometimes the skin would seem to break, and gave the appearance of being cut, and blood came out of them. It was very bad when consulted a physician. I was treated for several months, but grew worse all the time. it came in my face.

I suffered more than I could describe from the itching and burning. I became nearly a wreck physically. Then I consulted another physician and was treated by him for some time when he finally advised the Cuticura Remedies. I began improving after the first treatment and was cured after taking the Resolvent and using the Cuticura Soap and Ointment. That was fifteen years ago, and I have never been troubled with it since.

"I owe my cure to the Cuticura Remedies and would be thankful to impart any help to others. I have just advised a lady friend who is suffering with eczema on her face and neck, to try the Cuticura Remedies. She has been treated by a physician for some time without (Signed) Mrs. L. C.

Warriner, Lincoln, Dec. 15, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are sold by druggists and dealers everywhere, a liberal sample of each, with 32-page booklet on the and hair, will be sent, post-free, on application to Potter Drug Chem, Dept. 15A, Boston. Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

Sundays from 10 to 1 p. m. Chicago Dental Parlors DR. F. L.

HOLCOMP. DR. WM. H. MOFFATT.

New Phone 1476-D. 69 Court Street. WATCHES Something here will please your fancy and please your purse. It may be a watch, brooch, locket, pin, glassware, silverware. or any one of the many.

other articles now ready for your selection. A. W. NEWMAN. 18 Chenango St.

BIG POST CARD ALBUM SALE Salesman's Samples Slightly Damaged This sale affords you an opportunity of purchasing an album at a remarkably low price. They are in good condition, most of them only slightly damaged. Our salesmen carried them as samples for only a short time. We advise you to come early and make your selections, as we anticipate a rush on these goods. When you visit the Industrial Exposition, come to our booth and ask about Soyer's Cookery Bags.

Walter R. Miller Co. 170 Washington St. 121 State St. THOMPSON'S N' ORIGINAL SPECIALTY HOUSE AND DEPARTMENT STORE HIS "Consignment" Sale will keep you awake.

The largest shipment of ready-to-wear Gowns, Coats, Suits, Furs and Fur Coats ever received by one concern. Think of it! Just before Christmas a $75,000 stock of up-to-the minute Winter garments sent to us by three of the largest manufacturers to dispose of them at to on the dollar. Not one single garment will be reserved. A Deposit Will Keep Any Garment Till Xmas 152 Odd Coats of Broadcloth and Formerly sold for $10, $15 and $20 Mixtures, short Sale and long cut, all sizes 95c, $1.95, $2.95 "Consignment".

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