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ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE. PAGE SEVEN. 'SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1900. ORGANIZE ANOTHER BURGLARS ROB DIVEH HOI ON COLLEGE AVE. I ITALIANS TO AID 1W SUFFERER LOOT THt FUDGE LAUNDkY ALSO ATERH1 GREAT Tut goose Entered by Using" "Jimmy" on Window Take Away Great Deal of Property Lea ve Behind Clues Which Show jhey Are the Ones Whor Robbed Residence in Bing-hamton Entire Force Is Engaged in Trying to Run Down Robbers Dangerous Workers.

9 overcoat; one red sweater vest with large pearl buttons; three small Sun-j day school medals; several linen hand- -FOR 73 EN ONLY Under Auspices Y. M.C. A. Sunday Afternoon, 3:30 At the HAPPY HOUR THEATER See the great Illustrated Song-, "The Ninety and Nine." State Street. SUBJECT: "THE MEANEST MAN IN FLMIRA" By C.

R. DRUM, of Syracuse. Special Music by Large Orchestra. Drum speaks to Crowded Theatres in all the Big Cities. Only 700 Seats.

Come early or staiid up. DON'T MISS IT ON GIVES DI10I JUG BY ERIE EMPLOYES Fred R. Mosher, former trainmaster of the Susquehanna and Tioga divisions of the Erie, was invited to Hornell yesterday by a committee of several conductors of the two divisions. He was met at the train and escorted to the rooms of the trainmen on Broad street, where a number of employes held an enjoyable smoker. Then to show the high regard that the employes of the Erie have for Mr.

Mosher, Conductor William Gleason, in behalf of the men, stepped "forward and with a few apropriate words in which he paid high tribute to the former trainmaster, presented him a handsome diamond ring. The gift was a complete surprise, to him. After recovering from the surprise Mr. Mosher responded, expressing his pleasure at being among his friends. He said he was glad to express his appreciation of their loyalty and regard for him, and said he would always value the gift, not alone for its value but for the spirit of friendship which prompted the giving.

At the close of his response cheers were given for Mr. Mosher. FARMER BANKRUPT SO HE DECLARES A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed by Gordon R. Manley, a farmer residing on the South Creek DUTHS DE AMUSEMENTS. FINE ORGANS MADE IN ELMIRA GREATLY PLEASE TWO CITIES Expert workmen from the loca leans a few weeks setting up a ne one of the churches of that city.

Thursday and the local organ com Dunkley, the celebrated concert org "Prosperous new year. The or est in the world." The great Elmira organ in St. for the first time on Christmas Da greater enthusiasm. A new organ for a- Rochester and contracts from several other TO HAVE THEATER MEETING PROFESSOR DRUM TO SPEAK i THEATER IiEE NORTON Business Manager Monday Evening, January 4. See This Show if No Other This Season Sam.

S. and Lee Shubert, (Inc.) offer THE WOLF A drama of the Canadian North Woods NO. 1 COMPANY ALL STAR CAST. William Courtenay Walter Halo Frances Ring Sheridan Block Chas. H.

Riegel Jack Devereaux. SEATS ON SALE PRICES 25c to $1.50. Thursday Evening, Jan. 7th The Great Humane Play "BLACK 99 Dramatized from Anna Sewell's world-famous story. Rewritten by and Produced under personal direction of Neil Twoney.

Teaching a great moral lesson and inculcating the love ot dumb animals. Prices 25c to $1.00. Sat. Eft? Jan. 9th SAME GREAT CAST.

60 Company of 60 HEADED BY Arthur Dunn PRICES Matinee, 25c to $1.00 evening, 25c to $1.50. Sale on sala Thursday. Afternoon at the New and 8:15 o'clock. THE 4 Musical Kleis Family Instrumentalists. Yalto Duo European Novelty Dancers.

Intern '1 Comiques A comedy Quartette. Crane Finlay Co. In "His Room Mate." Geo. Alexander Jolly Comedian. Motion Pictures With correct music.

Mozart Orchestra Worth the price to hear It plajr. EAUTY PI1E To bold burglaries were committed JT last night and the Police have Curate description of the two men wbo committed them. rhief Cassada has had all his men te conference at various times today day men will do plain clothes 'Irtt dutv tonight and every, night mftil the "thieves are driven out of a They are of the Martin Loonan excepting that one of the crimes "fitted last night was bolder than Loonan ever attempted. The residence of Eugene Diven, 205 Co'leire avenue, was entered during the night and a large amount of moperty taken. This was done while tl the members of the household were in their apartments.

One mem-tsr of the, family was asleep on an upstairs porch directly over the win-4. through which the thieves entered the house. It was a typical "Job. The'thieves founj a window on the siie porch which was not protected tv closed blinds. To "jimmy" this window and enter without making any noice, was an easy proposition for such men.

Once inside the house, they proved their expertness as house robbers by working in practically all the rooms, without awakening any of the occupants. When they had secured all the swag they could find, the thieves left toy the ircy they entered and were it not for the fact that they made one fatal blunder, nobody would have had any Idea a to their identity. The articles stolen in the Diven home Include a dark brown coat and trousers, a pair of tan shoes, one union uit of wool underclothing, a pair of men's blue hose, a. pair of gray garters, one white shirt with purple dots, a small savings bank containing $18, one German dagger, etched on blades, with gold leafed sheatn, one silver watch, "Waltham movement with leather fob and horseshoe head, watch ha plain gold shield en the back: ten neck ties; one black derby hat. letters In band ne dark grey raincoat; one light gTey i I ESTIMABLE WOMAN IS PASSED AMY Death Claims Mrs.

J. Monroe Shoemaker After Brief Illness Following Paralytic Stroke Her Benevolences. Mrs. J. Monroe Shoemaker passed away at 1:39 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Shoemaker home, 508 Lake street Last Tuesday, shortly after atir.g dinner, Mrs.

Shoemaker suffered a ttroke of paralysis affecting her left Ue. Everything- that was possible wm done for her but after lingering three days during which time she was partially in a state of coma, the end came peacefully and quietly. Mrs. Shoemaker was among Elmira's best women. She was well known and to everyone she was kind, generous nd helpful.

She was born in Sugar Hill in 1841. She was Delia Melissa Benedict and was the daughter of lwis and Catherine Benedict. In 1862 at Dundee she was united In marriage Wanted: A thousand men Sunday the Happy Hour to hear Drum's r-eat address on "The Meanest Man "1 Elmira." PVBMC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions or the city charter, and in pursuance or a resolution passed by the Common Counci of the city of Elmira at a Keeting thereof held Dec. 29, 1908, notice Is hereby given that the statement of the ascertainments and as-ssments made by the Board of Pub-c Works of the amounts to be paid several owners of property jnerein described for constructing, re- wal1 anJ temporary sidewalk wuth side of East Washington ave-between Canal street and L. V.

and for cleaning snow and ice sidewalks and repairing wooden 'uewalks In front of or adjoining said Properties, have been delivered to the wmmon Council and that said Coun- 190? meet Morday. January 18, JS, at o'clock p. in the Com- am nC" chamber to consider the for the purpose of confirmation, uated, Elmira, N. Dec. 31.

1908. J. J. CROWLEY, City Clerk. i kerchiefs, marks A.

S. D. and one handkerchief had brown border and the other blue; one black silk umbrella with finished natural handle. The thief who stole this clothing wore most of it when he left the house as he changed h)3 clothes, leaving the clue on which the police are working. He la the man who committed several burglaries in Bingham-ton within the past wek and who robbed a house in the Parlor City on the night of December 31 stealing a watch and a quantity of jewelry.

other articles of clothing which he left in the Diven house was a woolen shirt. Pinned inside this shirt was a small plain gold watch: a gold pendant with coral setting and a gold locket with a diamond settinsr. These were stolen from the house In Binghamton on December 31. They are part of a good deal of jewelry stolen. SECOND BURGLARY.

The second burglary was committed in the laundry of Fred H. Fudge, in the Payne Block, No. 75 and 77 Pennsylvania avenue. Here tlie door was forced. The safe had been left unlocked and the thief stole $25 In cash.

The other things stolen included a 1 1-2 sovereign piece, one $2.30 gold piece, a check for $21.13, drawn by L. E. Rites of Ralston, on Williamsport Bank. One of the men is described as being twenty-four years old. height five feet six inches; weight, 130 pounds; light complexion, pimply face; thumb and index finger on right 'hand gone; face smooth.

The other is twenty-four years old, five feet eight inches tall; dark complexion, smooth face, wears glasses. The police have received their descriptions from the prison in which they last served. They are dangerous men and the rollce will work night and day to land them. If extraordinary precautions are taken by residents of the city to lock their doors and windows and to protect the latter with blinds, a series of robberies may be prevented. to James Monroe Shoemaker, who, immediately after the marriage, enlisted and to war, serving three years.

He returned and settled in Dundee and then came to Elmira in 1874- Mrs. Shoemaker was a faithful and active member of The Park Church. She took a keen interest in charitable work and for a long time was active in the work for the Home for Aged. She was also connected with the State Aid Society. Several yearn ago her health compelled her to leave the field or activity in charitable affairs, but her interest remained.

She is survived by her husband, three sons: Guy, Floyd and Raymond; one brother Jewett Benedict of Dundee; one sister Mrs. Harriet Horton of Dundee. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, 508 Lake street. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery and will be private. It ie asked that friends omit flowers.

MRS. SUSAN HUNGERFORD. Mrs. Susan M. Hungerford, widow of the late John W.

Hungerford of Corning, died st 8:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Mrs. O'Connor's private hospital on Columbia street, aged sev-unty-two years. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 11 o'clock, COLLECTOR'S NOTICE I will be at the following places on the following dates: Peterson's blacksmith shop. West Water street, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Amos Baumann, Elmira Heights, January 7, 14, 21, 28. At my residence or Town Hall, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30. F. A.

TERWILLIGER, j2-4-5x Collector Town of Elmira. INFORMAL DANCING PARTIES Mr. Lester E. Collins and Mr. Theodore Bundy will hold a series of informal dancing parties in the big hall in the Odd Fellows Temple on West Water street, commencing Friday evening, January 8th.

Guthrie will furnish the music. J2-4-5-6-7-Z A packed house Is what we want Sunday at the Happy Hour. PUBLIC VENDUE Clark's Glen Farm, Thursday, Jan. 7, 1909, at 1 p. m.

Signed John Ames, W. Water street. j2-4t The big theater meeting last Sunday at the Happy Hour, under the auspices of the Y. M. was such a success that the men present voted unanimously to hold another such meeting tomorrow.

In accordance with that sentiment the association has arranged to hold another meeting Sunday at 3:30 at the same place. C. R. Drum of Syracuse will at that time speak on "The Meanest Man in Elmira." There will be good singing and a beautiful song, "The Ninety and Nine," will be sung as a eolo and illustrated by a series of beautiful pictures thrown on the sc reen by the stereopticon. This will be the last chance to hear Mr.

Drum at a theater meeting for some time and the association invites every man in the city to come out to the meeting. Bring your friends with you." Mass Will Be Said Thursday For Victims of" the EarthquakeProminent Italians Start Relief Fund. The Italians of the city have formally organized to aid in the relief of the earthquake sufferers in their natice land. A committee consisting of Michael Del Papa, Dominico Rossi, Sisto Petti, Frank Liberatore, Nicola Liberatore, Antonio Rossi, Dominico Rossi, second, Joseph Salvi and Joseph Antonio Spal-lone will work among the Italians of this city to secure aid for the unfortunates and much success will crown their efforts. A mass will be said in St.

Patrick's Church Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock for the victims of the earthquake and the unfortunate in Sicilys and Southern Italy. All of the Italian people of the city will attend the mass. The Rev. J. J.

Bloomer and the Rev. Father McCrone will assist the Italian Father Adolph Gabbina in the service. At the mass a collection will be taken to aid the sufferers. road. Attorney Donald C.

Hawkes is counsel for the petitioner. The case has been referred by Judge Hazel to referee in Bankruptcy Ros-well R. Moss of this city, who will hear the matters. The schedules show that Manley's liabilities are $3,602.39 and. his assets $875.19, about half of which is exempt property.

Mr. Manley conducted a milk route in this city. The Star-Gazette's news service cannot be surpassed. I organ wohks have been in New Or-w pipe organ made in Elmira, for he organ was used for the first time pany has received from Ferdinand anist, the following telegram: gan absolutely wonderful. Tone fin-Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, was used y.

Reports state that it evokes even church is also being constructed here lties are in hand. of 304 Fulton street, and at J.0 o'clock in St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Father Quigley officiated.

Burial was in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were John Crowe, William Honschied, John Conroy and John Collins. MRS. JOHN O'CONNELL.

The funeral of Mrs. John O'Connell was held this morning at 9 o'clock at the home on Grove street, and at 10 o'clock in St. Patrick's Church. Burial was in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

The floral tributes were very beautiful and very bounteous. The pall bearers were Patrick Mullins, John McMahon, John Scopes, John Brown, N. L. Spencer, P. H.

Fean. OUT OF TOWN' OBITUARIES. BENJAMIN C. CARPENTER. Benjamin C.

Carpenter, aged eighty-four years died Saturday morning at 5 o'clock at the home on the Horseheads road in the town of Elmira. He was one of the oldest residents of the county, the last of the older members of the Carpenter family, a very well known family in this community. The only survivors are several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

topics for Sunday. Work." Leader, Miss Mildred Trimble. Installation of officers and teachers of the Sunday School at the morning service. The week of prayer w-ili be observed next week. PRESBYTERIAN.

First Church Topics: "Iron Shoes for Rough Riders" and "A New Year's Question." Communion service and reception of new members 10:30 a. m. Week of prayer next week. Meetings at 7:30 p. m.

each night except Saturday. Lake St. Church Topics: "Disappointed With Christ and Mhy? and "What the Great Teacher Taught About Himself," second of a series. The Week of Prayer next week, with special services on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The session of the church meet at the close Wednesday evening's service to receive new members.

Communion on following Sunday. Franklin Street Church The Sunday School will meet with the congregation at 10:30 in the morning service. The Rev. Samuel E. Eastman will sneak.

Evenfrtjr service at 7:30, with prefyhfng bv the pastor. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. North Church Topics: "The, Relation of the New Year to the Old," and "Another Chance." Evening service In charge of the men's club. Spe- C.

R. DRUM, Speaker. cial Week of Prayer service Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. South Church Topics: "The Law of the Harvest," and Getting a. Good Start." LUTHERAN.

German Evangelical Regular morning service in German at 10:30 o'clock. Sermon, subject: "Your Reasonable Service." Mission Sun-ray will be observed in the Sunday School. Christian Endeavor consecration meeting at 6:30 p. m. No evening service.

Hoiy Trinity English Lutheran Topics: "The Wisdom of the Wise Men True Heavenly Wisdom," and "Jesus Christ Our Guiding Star in the New Year." Sunday School 11:45 a. m. free. Strangers cordially welcome to all services. EPISCOPAL.

Grace Church Second Sunday after Christmas, Celebration of the Holy Communion 7.30 a. Matins; 10 a. Holy Eucharist and sermon, 10:30 a. Sunday School at 12 evening praver and sermon 7:30 p. m.

CONGREGATIONAL. St. Luke's Church Celebration of the Lord's Supper at the morning service. Evening sermon as usual. Bible study at noon.

Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Mid-week meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p. m. Choral music by choir and congregation.

Park Church Regular morning service. Praise service at 7:30 p. m. with the following selections: Organ prelude. Sonata No.

3, Mendelssohn; "Con Moto Malstose" by Andante Tranquillo; the German chorale, "In Deepest Need I Cry to Thee," is heard in the pedals; anthem, "The Day Thou Gavest." Woodward; organ (a) "Spring Song." Hollins, (b) "Prayer," Lemaigre; anthem, "There Is No Sorrow. Lord," Godfrey; offertory solo. "I Will Lay Me Down in Peace," Buck; "Sevenfold Amen," Stainer. After the service the organist will play: (a) "Coronation March" (The Prophet) Meyerbeer; (b) "Prelude to Lohengrin," Wagner. BAPTIST.

Grand Central Avenue Church Communion service at 10:45 a. m. Evening topic. "What Are You Seeking?" Sunday sehoo! at noon. Christian Endeavor at 0:30 p.

m. Annual church meeting Wednesday evening. Special prayer services will be announced from the pulpit. Elmwood Avenue Church, Elmira Heights Special evangelistic meetings are in progress conducted by the pastor. Services 10:30 a.

m. and 7 p. m. Subjects, "The Devil" and "Kadesh Barnea." Sunday school at noon. Southside Church Topics, "An Effective Sunday School Teacher" and "Gambling Traps Is Governor Hughes Right?" Men's League at 12 topic, "Gideon." Bible school topic, "The Ascension of Our Lord." Junior Endeavor at 4 p.

m. led by Miss Cox. Senior Endeavor meeting at 6:30 p. m. Beginning Monday the week of prayer, subject "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit." Tuesday evening the annual business meeting.

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST. First Church Regular morning service. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor will give the second in the series of nine sermons on John 3:16, taking for his subject the second important word in the text, "So." A men's class will be organized at the Bible school, which meets at 12 m.

Dr. George M. Case, teacher. All the men of the congregation are cordially invited. GOSPEL TABERNACLE.

Gospel Tabernacle. Frank.in street-Preaching service at 10:30 a. m. and a praver service at 7:30 p. m.

"Christ Our Saviour, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King" is the theme. A cordial welcome to any who will come. CHRIST ADELPHIANS. Red Men Hall, over 114 Lake street-Morning service 10:30 o'clock. Subject, "The Deitv: Unity.

Not Trinity." CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. First Church of Christ, 117 North Main street Service 10:45 a. m. Topic, "God." MISSIONS. Sullivan Street Mission Praise service 8 m.

Miss Alice Kniffen, speaker, at 7:30 p. m. United Children of God, 911 Grand Central Avenue Service 5 p. W. Williams, speaker.

Salvation Army Tonight outdoor meeting at 7:45 p. corner Water and Baldwin streets Sunday morning prayer meeting at 7 a. holiness meeting 11 a. children's meeting 2 p. jail meeting 3 p.

the evening service in hall at 8 o'clock. The subject by Captain Hughes will be "Saved From Suicide." Bean the Kinli Ha'B IW3yS Too Late To Classify LOST Small brown purse containing a sum of money. Return to Star-Gazette; reward. J2-5x WANTED A good all around job printer; steady job for the right man. Inquire Philo, Perry and E.

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Inquire 1024 Lake St. d28-tfz Reis Circuit Lessee and Manager. Last Performance of 1 MISS IRENE MYERS AND HER SUPERB STOCK COMPANY. TONIGHT NO MOTHER TO GUIDE HER 99 Wednesday Jan. 6th Henry Miller PRESENTS The Great Divide 91 "The long awaited Great American Play" (N.

Y. Press). By WILLIAM VAUGHN 3IOODY Prices 25c to $1.50. Friday Evening, Jan. 8 TRAVEL WITH LYMAN H.

HOWE Personally conducted World Tours in moving pictures made Supremely real. SICILY Before lis Tragic Fate PRICES 25c, 35c and 50c. Seat sale Wednesday. Beginning Monday Twice 2:30 The Great Parisian Operatic MUSICAL COMEDY By Viola De Costa Co. "In The Latin Quarter" Featuring one of the most attractive women on the stasre and gorgeous Parisian Costumes Beautiful Milsic, Attractive People.

Big Attraction. i services being held in the Woodlawn Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. DEATHS JACOB J. LUTZ.

Jacob J. Lutz died this morning at 2 o'clock at the home 315 Home street. He is survived by his wife; three children, Mrs. Joseph Geisenhoff, Mrs. Catherine Ball, of this city; Peter J.

Lutz, of Harrisburg. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the home and at 10 o'clock in St. John's Church. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

JOHN REIDY. John Reidy died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at the home, 702 Dickinson street. He is survived by his wife. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev.

Father Klejna will officiate. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. FUNERALS MRS. JOHN MALONE.

The funeral of Mrs. John Malone was held this morning at 9 o'clock at the home of her son, John Malone Hours of Worship and METHODIST. Hedding Church Lovefeast at 9 a. Holy Communion at 10:30 a. Sunday School at 12 Junior League at 4 p.

Epworth League and Class Meeting at 6:15 p. m. Preaching by the pastor at 7:30 p. m. Topic: "A New Year's Homily." Epworth League Topics: "The Press and the Pulpit," and "The Earthquake, the Newspaper and the Book." Sunday School 12 m.

Epworth League 6:30 p. m. Extra meetings during the week. Riverside Church Professor Charles R. Drum of Syracuse will speak in the morning.

Topic: "An Evening Professor Drum will give his last address at 7 p. m. Topic: "Excused." Junior League 3:30 p. m. Miss Mary A.

Moore of Syracuse speaker. Mothers are invited. Special meetings during the week in which Miss Moore will assist the pastor. First Church Class meeting 9:30 a. m.

Sermon, topics: "The Conquest of Time," and "The Hand Upon the Throne." Epw-orth League 6:30 p. m. Tonics: "Getting Ready for a Day's Work." fmomlng wntch rrrr-nant). Donald T. Psnks.

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Children, any seat, 10c. Holiday matinee prices 'same as night..