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a AND MpBNWO, I Large Stock" 1n Cellar Of Fink's Aufo Store Damaged By Fire Saturday -Evening. Fire of undetermined origin resulted in an estimated loss of $10000 or more at Fink's Auto Supply 232 West Third Street, at 8 50 o'clock Saturday night. Fire Companies 1, 2, 3. 4 and the Aerial Ladder after an hour's hard work, succeeded ifr extinguishing the blaze and kept it, during that time, confined to the basement where it started. The loss on the building, which is owned by Huffman Sons, may reach $1,000.

The fire began" in a rear corner of the basement and way to the front before -firemen cleared the smoke sufficiently, by chopping holes in the roof of the one-story building, to permit them to enter the basement and turn their streaiiurdireLlly on the blaze. The basement of the store is used as a storehouse and at this season just preceding the opening of the hunting season and Christmas following, the place was extensively with all kinds of sporting Charles Lord To Ractrivr Charles Lord, 650 Franklin SUeet. charged with breaking, entry and larceny on an information filed before Alderman Harry C. Sweely by Joseph Simon, 648 Franklin, Street, was held lor a hewing at 4 o'clock today. Alderman Sweely said yesterday that Lord have ed the apartment of Simon across the hall from his own residence and ransacked the affair is said to have occurred' approximately five weeks ago.

Lord is being held in default of $300 bail in the County JaiL Y.M.C.A. Groups I lold Rally Sunday President Of Teachers Col- lejjie'At 'nek Haven Chief Address Af Hi-Tri- And Hi-Y Services. Huqhesville Meet materials, and early holiday merchandise. In addition to the goods lost 07 fire, a large stock was damaged by smoke and a Automobile accessories which were carried- in large quantities also suffered damage to a considerable extent. The losg on the building and on the store contents is covered by Insurance.

The store is operated by Jacob Finkelstein, of 812 Shiffter Avenue. i St. Marys Man Held For Ihefl Ridrtofd Neubert-Arrested By City Police For Renovo With Taking Ring. Charged Diamond LOtp, HAVEN--Over 200 young people, "representing the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y" Clubs in 14 communities of the North-Central District of the State Y. M.

C. attended the first area rally of the season here Sunday. Dr. John G. Flowers, president Stale Toachm College, spofce on "The Challenge of Christian Living" as the clos- "South Williamsport Com- pany'Finfshesrln Tie But Loses rBy Toss Qf Coin.

Parade Precedes Contests. The Haghesville Fire Department and Fire Company No. 2, of South shared each with eight points, in the fifth annual field meet of the West Branch Volunteer Fireman's Association, held Saturday afternoon By the-flip a was declared the winner. The first contest, consisting of unreeling hose and placing and mounting a ladder, was won by Picture Rocks Fire Company, which the second. Hughesville placed An unannounced contest was second on the program.

No company the contest Was to consist ot until all arrived on the The contest was the coupling- of fire -hose and nozzle, and was won by of the evening pro- in Trinity Methodist ing feature gram, held Church. John G. Cattron, of Lock Haven, district Y. M. A.

secretary, was in charge of the sessions and was assisted by J. H. Ehlers, of Sun bury. The opening session wag held in St. Luke's Reformed "Churcft, Various groups segregated for the purpose of planning the ensuing the Citizens' No.

2, of South- The time was 18 sec- Richard Neubert, of St. Marys, is being field "in city iail- for officers from Renovo who are coming for him and who charge with theft of a diamond ring. "TTeutJert Was arrested afternoon by Patrolmen Louis Hartman and Clifford Harmon who found him at a residence on Berger Street, where he was stopping. He was taken to the city hall and inarched, but no trace of the ring The searched the police cruiser in which he had been taken to the fiity hall and found the ring pushed down behind the seat on which be was riding. About 10 o'clock last night Neubert-started on the return trip to Renovo in the custody of two Renovo officers.

He told the officers that he took the ring for a practical joke, but had no answer to make when he was asked why, if that was the case, "he tried to Bide the ring in-the police -cruiser. He admitted that he is on parole, which would not expire until next June. He gave hs age as 20 years. Three Pie In Prison Break (Continued from First Page) manded that Larkin telephone the watch tower guard to hand down rifles to the prisoners. In a nearby the warden's secretary, Jack Whalen, heard the sound of raised voices and fearing trouble he telephoned the warden's office.

By chance, the receiver had been left off the hook Whalen heard Davis' ripmands. Quickly, the guard towers. lisrkin, meanwhile had refused to telephone the guard tower, and the convicts forced the trio into the yard, where the beleaguered men apparently made a sudden attempt to away. They drew their clubs, only weapons which they carry regularly and began to beat off the convicts, who began slashing furiously with their knives, the source of which is a mystery year's program and a devotional hour was observed. Following a social period, lunch was enjoyed.

The evening service was presided over by Robert Smith, of Shamokin, and Miss Josephine Gauhtt, of Lock Haven, district presidents, respectively, -of Hi-Y Tri- Hi-Y. I Mrs. Carrie "Inn Dies In Hospital At Lock Haven LOCKTHAVEN--Mrs. Carrie Linnr wife of Brittain Linn, of 11 Linden Street, died at 3 a. m.

Sunday at the Lock Haven Hospital where she had been a patient urday. Mrs. Linn was taken ill in the St. Luke's Reformed Church last Sunday morning and was removed to her home. She became seriously ill Thursday, suffering an intestinal disorder.

Mrs. Linn was a native of Beech Creek and was a- member of the Methodist -Church- there, attending the Reformed Church on her removal to Lock Haven. She is survived by her husband and five sons: Herbert, of Pontiac, A. W. Linn, of Lock Haven; Frederick, of Philadelphia; William, of Newark, N.

Howard, of Philadelphia; Brooks, of Buffalo, N. Y. Six grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters: Wynn Lingle, of Emporium: Franklin L. Lingle, of Meadville: Mrs. Edward Gardner.

of Mrs. Fanny Packer, of Williamsport; Mrs. Clarence Gladfelter, of Endicott, N. and Clark, of Bellefonte. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev.

Harold E. Ditzler, pastor of St. Luke's Reformed Church, and interment will be made in the Christian Cemetery at Blanchard. onds. Loyalsock Fire Company was lecond, with 20 seconds.

In the third, "a barrel contest in which water was trained on barrels to send them spinning over the Hue, Hughcjville Fiws- won by a half second when it completed the feat in seconds, with the Citizens' No. 2 making a showing of 14 seconds. Fire companies from Montgomery and Muncy, and the Fire Company of.Sautn wii- liamsport also took part in the meet The drum and bugle corps of the Williamsport Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Muncy High School Band also marched in tne parade, which formed at the borough limits and marched to the grounds at the rear of the high school. COUPON For Famous World Classics In 20 Volumei Offtrid by Tfci WUIlamsport SHU and Gazette and Bulletin dtp it- of ttao "tla irlM of one of eonfMenttjr located BeduoptloB, S'-tlonm. there' no redemption station convenient, use Order Coipon Eolow Mir be to to rotation, tint ordering Volmne then on, -to avoid Co.

Enclosed are eon- pani, (eacb of ill are eoa- and I i Omsk I P. O. Order 1 1 to pay of rohimei Nof NAUTE Write in New Pastor For Church In Borough The Rev. E. E.

Dunkleberger has been named to succeed the Rev. C. Rose as pastor of the United Brethren Church of South Williams- Add per votame for of tnt in ZOOM One Two, mnA for tfxto voHunx in all other any its om Ton to twenty of the Charles R. Stcorns Expires On Su ndo Funeral Tomorrow Charles Robert, George Livingstone and Jonathan In 1902 Jonathan Augustus died and in 1006, Laten Legg Stearns died. Their interests in the business were taken over.by the i chaining Charles R.

Stearns, 81, prominent local man, civic leader and died at his home, 51 1 Fourth Street, at 1.30 o'clock Sunday morning. He. was president of L. L. Stearns and Sons.

Mr. Stearns had been ill since Monday, but took a turn for the worse in the middle of the week and remained in a critical condition from Wednesday until his death yesterday morning. had suffered an attack of pneumonia." which went out of existence a few ago. With a noaU group of men Including among others, John Hays, his ton, John K. Hays and John G.

Reading, Mr. Stearns bought the land for the Dunwoody Club on Big Bear Creek, and was one of its (Barter members. He also belonged to Big Bear Club. On Jan. 1, 1885.

Mr. Stearns married Miss Jane Hays, daughter of John Walker Hays and Rachael Allen Hays, member of ah old and prominent Lycoming County Shore, March. Coming Jo (this city as a young boy. He spent the rest of his life in this vicinity, with the exception of numerous trips. fc He was 'educated in Williamsport schools, attended Pennsylvania State College and 'Business College, Poughkeepsie, N.

Y. Early in life he became associated with his father and started a mercantile business in this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at -the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David DeForrest Burrell will officiate, A further service will be held for members of the family at Wildwood Chapel, with Intel uient following in Wildwood Cemetery.

Hfiny Survivors Surviving are his wife, Jane Hays Stearns, and seven children: Rachael Hays Stearns, at home; Mrs. John StearTSs and -Charles Stearns. In 1922, twp grandsons of the founder, Layton S. Lyon and George L. Stearns, 2nd, were admitted to partnership in L.

L. Stearns and Sons. Upon the death of George L. Stearns in 1627, Charles R. Stearns who had been chairman of the board of directors was made president of the company and maintained that position.

Layton S. Lyon and George L. Stearns, 2nd, are vice presidents. JOSEPH CRAMER, 77, LONG ILL, EXPIRES Joseph CrampTj 77, of 20.17 Li port. The was made from Mt.

Pleasant where the final session of the Allegheny Conference was held yesterday. The -Rev, Mr. Rose has been shifted to the Church, Altoona. Garden Heights Music Club Makes Plans am B. Nutt, of this city; Lyon i iioiAeji JJOio.

tutu inns V. F. W. AUXii.TART A regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Howard W. Kahler Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be held in the post home, West Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock.

FIND FOUR WHEELS The police have four bicycles which have been recovered recently and for which there been no claimant as yet. FINED DOT TABS Lynn Seyler. of Loganton, was fined $5 and cost of passing a red light. Hospital Notes J. Fred Katzmaler, local attorney, The tower guards, watching op-, admitted under observation, con- portunities to fire on the convicts to improve and was said to meanwhile sent 10 or 12 bullets In satisfactory condition early whistling into the riot.

Whether today. the shots were effective could not Columbia County Couple Married Here On Sunday Misi, Faige Bennett, of Jerseytown, and Melvin Phillips, or Bloomsburg, were married quietly Sunday afternoon at the parsonage, of the Newberry Methodist Church. The Rev. Morris E. Swartz, pastor of tfre church, read the marriage service.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips will reside at their home near Bloomsburg. i an i Several Persons At Station To See Princess Oit Train A small number of persons gathered at the Park Hotel Station early yesterday afternoon to see the Mysore Princess and party, of India, pass through the city on a tour to Buffalo, Niagara and- then on to the Pacific coast i CARXIVAL GOES THROUGH The Strates Shows and Carnival of 19 cart, passed from the Elniira Branch, over the dyke spur to the Division early last evening. The show was en- route to Clearfield.

Ml 'REPORT BICYCLE STOLEN An Iver Johnson bicycle belonging to Ray June was reported to the police last night as having been stolen from 2004 Street. STOI-KN A carbureter was reported having been itolen Saturday night from an automobile parked at Fifth and Laurel A A Susquehanna Valley Group Meets At Lewisburg To Arrange Events For Fall And Winter. The Susquehanna -Valley -Music Club made tentative plans for their: program for the new season at a special meeting Saturday afternoon at Lewisburg. The meeting was called by -Dr. Paul G.

of the Music Department of Bucknell University. Among those present from this city were Harry W. Williamson, vice-president; Mrs. Lillian M. Reider and Miss Florence Wilson, members of the program committee, and Miss Mollie Weiss, corresponding The club will be the guests -of members of the Susquehanna University at Selinsgrove, Wednesday, October 13.

A good-sized representation including the local members are expected to all end' the dinner meeting at the university. After the dinner, the club will.be the guests of Professor E. E. Sheldon, head of the Music DepaiUiient of Susquehanna University, at a concert of the Community Concert Course there, sponsored by a group similar to the local association. Featured artists oh thFprogram.

will be Hall Steel, tenor, and Eleanor Clovis, soprano, well known soloists. Several duets are also scheduled for the noted vocalists. be determined immediately in the Confusion which followed. Stringent measures were taken to prevent dusorder among any more of the 2.800 convicts Frederick Snell New Organist At St. Mark's Here Frederick A.

Reading, has The condition of Samuel Humes, son of Mr. apd H. Humes. 515 VallarnoriV Drive, continued to show improvement He is suffering an stuck of epidemic Walter K. Eaiton.

Montoursrvilk D. 3. who ruffcred four fractures in his leg when he was struck by an automobile Saturday morniog. was reported resting comfortably end in food condition. He was rtruck croesinj Broad Stftet near the of Montouri- organist and choir lead- er of the St Mark's Church frurcpKli Mrs A H.

Kimze, choir leader, and Paul Lynn C. Lutheran wa driving the automobile which Professor Snell will have charge of the entire musical program of church including the Junior. intfi mediate fteplnr choirs. (tfW choral group He will hr- rlve 28. bat wffl make --bit ftrrt appearance organist Oct 1 Re hu trtln- faif mi organist and choir leader.

Ftofesyor Snell Jdl rwsiirnptirm to St XaUcr.an Churrh in BoyertdWu to ttM Vx-' struck Ea.rtnn. Frank 7-year-old of Mr. mnd Mrs. Franklin WilliMnsport D. 1, who undtr- wenl An pnr appendicitis opera! ion Friday.

in good condition early today. The condition of Donald ton of Mr and William Yeagle. 4SO Fonda Strett was gooA an tjn tVftncj ftpptn- dicitis operation Friday. Tbomfti, tounvllle, who und" went a minor operation Saturday morning. WM In good t.iHM"* lrt 7 Ml B.C* MONDAT "ly NbM -D-- P-1 Fann Nat Orek.

JUrler J. Orek. to U.K ItJI 11.11 11.11 IJ.IS lit? 1JI ill l.lf ttt Utt 4.M 4.11 Ml I It 7.11 1M M- 1 IV ie Offer Courses For Members Of NYA In District Self-improvement arrangements for members of the Nati6nal Youth Administration are being made by district officials and the program is expected to be launched Oct. 1, it was announced recently. Under the setup, local members will be permitted to enter the Williamsport Retraining School or receive instrucUm from WPA teachers without charge, while those in the county will be given the opportunity to enter the Pennsylvania State College courses.

County efforts will be confined to agricultural and home cours'i, while members follow the in which they are interested or have beui beat trained. Three Fined hi City Police Court Sunday Morning In police court yesterday George Reid, of 828 Fint Street, wu fined $5 and cocU on a charge of fighting on the cUert Two othert were charged with being drunken and One wu fined aad costi and the other given five dayi in the city Jail. NEW ON The ponlottict received a cuppty of the ntw the KVgning of the cxjnstitutlon of United and at once placed them on Saturday. It of cent de- and the central detifn of the farooui painting depietmc the "tiding of eoa- rtlrutlon. ROT?" ACCUSED A Ntfio bo wai taken t6 the pellet latt night of btH denied and vi-id to find the bill and return to the anon Stearns, at home; Mrs.

Samuel W. Williamson, of Media; George L. Stearns, 2nd, Mrs. J. Wilson Stoever and Mrs.

Ralph W. Thome, all of this city. Sixteen grandchildren survive as follows: Sarah Catherine. Abby Louise and 2mily Jane Nutt; Ann Crooks, Eleanor Elizabeth, Jane Hays, and Charles R. Stearns, 2nd; Robert Harry, Anthony Stearns, and Ralph Weymouth Thorne, John Wilson Stoever, and Charles Steams Stoever, of this city; C.

Frank, Robert Stearns, Jane Hays and George Stearns Williamson, of Media. A sister, Emily Abigail Lyon, of this city, and-two nephews, Layton S. Lyon, 'of this city, and Thomas L. Stearns, of Muncy, also survive. Served As Bunk Official Aside from his business affiliations, -Mr.

Stearns had long been president of the Williamsport National Bank, in which institution he maintained a steadfast interest when he gave" up active participation in other business affairs. Attendance at the bank meetings and a knowledge of its affairs had always been Mr. Stearns' prime objective. Since his health had become impaired-within--the last few years and on- days when he could do but one thing, he chose to attend the bank meeting rather than go to the store for his usual to attend the bank meeting rather hour or two. A member, of the board of the Williamsport National Bank for 38 years, Mr.

Stearns was named honorary vice president in 1919. He was a member of all the important committees and gave unstintingly of his time uud business Judgment. Had Wide Business Interests Mr. Stearns was associated with a number of industries here years ago a member of the board of directors including, the J. K.

Rishel Furniture Company, the oldest Demorest Sewing Machine Company, the National Furniture Company and the old Lycoming Opera House Company. A charter member of the Board of Trade, Mr. Stearns was active in its affairs years ago and maintained membership in the Chamber of Commerce when it was subsequently organized, the Committee of 100 and the more recently formed Williamsport Community Trade Association. In 1914, Mr. Stearns was a vice president of the Board of Trade and in earlier years served on the directorate several times.

Charter Member Rot- Club He was a charter member of the Ross Club, a charter member of the Country Club in which he always maintained his membership, and one of the founders of the Haleeka Club, located near Co- Steams showed hirrwll to finest type of man. Member of an "old and conservative New England family, Mr. Stearns observed all the traditions of the early settlers and carried life. He was i a useful citizen Mr. Stearns held sr place of respect and warm esteem among his business colleagues, His passing the loss of a devoted husband and father.

Mr. Stearns was especially proud of his family and hit home life a s6urce of great Joy to him. The birth of a grandson in March, 1936, who was christened Charles R. 2nd, seemed to complete his happiness in the family circle. He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. George L. Stearns, 2nd," of 1224 Campbell Street. Developed Mercantile Buslnri Possessed of a keen, vigorous rnind, Mr. Stearns devoted a great many years of his life to building and developing the store of which he was the head, and which today is the city's largest and oldest department store.

Mr. Stearns bad faith in the growth and stability of the community and believed he could contribute most by making his store an integral part of the life of the city. His kindly simile -and -plewnt mariner endeared him to his friends and associates. Vivid memories of pioneer days when farmers made two trips a week to the city to trade produce for dry goods or groceries, made Mr. Stearns all the more keenly aware of and interested in tiae tremendous changes in merchandising which have taken place period of years.

He watched with great pride the many changes-in the business in the past decade and while he relinquished the active reins -within" the past few years to younger members of the firm, he made a practice of going, to his office daily when his health permitted. Descendant of Early Settlers Mir. Stearns' forefathers came to this country in the early, seventeenth century, Charles of the Stearns family America, came to this country in 1630 with the Massachusetts Bay Company and settled near Watertowh, Mass. Successive generations of the family Ifved in New England. Several were Revolutionary soldiers.

Laten Legg Steams, father of Charles Robert Stearns, was born at County, April 3, 1823. He was reared at Speedvffle, N. educated in the public schools there. He also attended Groton Academy, N. Y.

He taught school in New York for three years and in purchaser! a farm in New York where, remained until 1850, at which time he trcIBoK' Saturday night after a ling er illness. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. John Reidy, Mrs. Charles Mahaffey, Mrs. Alfred Chubb and Mrs In gin Station, an exclusive social club located in Lycoming County.

He became affiliated with his brother-in-law, L. N. Muir, in Jersey Shore, in 1850, in the general mercantile business. In 1861 Mr. Stearns' father enlisted in the Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry and served throughout the war under General Gregg.

At the close of the war he opened the first northern stock store in Lynchburg, where he remained six months. Started Here In the Fall of 1885 he came to Williamsp'ort and pvs-chased the general mercantile business of Richmond and Van Fleet, which was located at the corner of Market and Third Streets. The business was moved in 1888 to its present location at Pine and West Third Streets. It was in 1883 2. Eight grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at Knight's Funeral Home at 3 Tuesday afternoon, with interment in Wildwood. Friend may at from 7 to 9 o'clock this evening. DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER OPERATION Abram D. Mitcheltree, 835 Seneca Avenue, died In the Williamsport Hospital 7.08 o'clock Sunday morning, after lapsing into a critical condition following a major abdominal operation Saturday. Miss June Raidabough Miss June Louise Raidabaugh, 23, daughter of Mrs.

Melinda R. Raida- baugh, of 2010 Federal Avenue, died suddenly at 7 o'clock Friday evening at Rochester, N. where she was visiting relatives. She had been in ill healthr- Surviving are her parents and a brother, John, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1.30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Knight's-Chapel with the Rev.

H. Sanders, of Sir-John's Evangelical Church, officiating. Further services will- be held at the chapel of the Lewisburg Cemetery at 2.30. Interment will be made at Lewisburg. Friends- may call at Knight's from 7 to 9 o'clock this evening.

Mrs. Ada Strait Eddy Mrs. Ada Strait Eddy, 65, wife of L. Ernest Eddy, of rear of 328 Brandon Avenue, died at the Williamsport Hospital at 2.40 o'clock Saturday morning after a lingering Surviving are her husband, a son, THom'as TC. this city; two orothirs, Frank B.

Strait, this city; and Carl A. Strait, Harrisburg; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at High Methodist Church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Friends may call from 1.30 to 2 o'clock this afternoon at the church. Burial will be made in Wildwood Cemetery.

Charles 0. Johnson Charles J3. Johnson, 48, died Sunday at his home in Arnot, following a long illness. Surviving besidii two daughters, Margaret and Nor- rarne; and a sen, Harold, afhome; two sisters, Mrs. August Swanson, and Mrs.

Robert Johnson, both of Tioga; and a brother, John R-, of tified public years 1934 and BlUer's term Of apprnxitpaU'l. Mr. Winn i 1935 Saturday It age of $47.565.99. port was of accountant rcporti PortsJrom 1932 completed and St. Luke's officiating.

Imermg in East Please omit fiov Charles Charles R. denly Sunday mor'a 1844 East Third Sti vived by his wife Elizabeth Boush man Harding; and George V. Welker ker, all of South Daniel Daniel F. of Williamsport, a heafkaUack'-f his home in East two sons, one daugj er, and six sisters FUNK SCOTT--Funeral Charles W. Scott, ofl Street, were held day afternoon at tn Chapel.

Burial was wood Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. J.I pastor of Pine Stj Church, number was in cH of friends! from Columbia and ties attended the seq Pallbearers Kehrer, Lunt and Maynard BROOKINS--Fune A. Jerome Bronkir Street, will be held the daughter of the) Theodore Walters.

Street, at 2.30 ernoon, in charge seph Law Rede Church. Interment Wildwod Cemetery. Mr. Brookins was ber of the Williamspjj ment at No. 2 Engii retired about 12 yea MORRIS Funed Mrs.

May T. Morris, M. Morris, of Hard) held at the home Weymouth Morris nue. this cr.y. morning "with" "the -Re of Levrisburg, will be made in Mo Edward B.

win Street, i be' home 2.30 o'cbcK Stone Vaul that Mr. Stearns took In his three-. sons as partners in the Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev. Harvey Brink, officiating. Interment will be made in the Tioga Cemetery.

Peter John Neiman Peter John Neiman, 78, of 427 Brandon Avenue, died Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Alien W. Scott, of South Williamsport; Mrs. R.

Shultz, of a son, William C. Neiman, of Alba, and a sister, Mrs. Morris Kelly, of -will beJield at. the home at two o'clock Wednesday SUN INSURANCE against sunke fallen headstc crushed caske request a r.at vault for yo KENNETH I Vault Ser HI 94 nil The Community flve ealli for vfc Sunday, wiiavtf P.IIOM their to hospital or the will remain closed until Wednesday, Sept. Hue to the Heath of our President Cl IARIFS R.

STEARNS.