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I P.m..... jwi, i 316 Washington Avonuo WEST SCRANTON Hsadquartsrs rA Jinkins' Drug Start, Corner Main Avanut and Jaokton Strsst, Where News Items May Left, ROBBERY REPORT WAS RESULT OF A FIGHT Ninth Street Affair Turns Out to Be Nothing But a Brawl. The police were informed at an early hour yesterday morning that a highway robbery had occurred on Ninth street. Patrolman William Morgan and another patrolman were sent to the scene in hot haste as soon as the alarm was sent in. When Morgan arrived he found that there had been no highway robbery nor attempt at highway robbery.

He was informed, however, that a street fight of a somewhat serious character had taken place between four men, three of whom had run away when they heard the patrol wagon coming. After some investigation, Morgan placed the four men under arrest. These men, Joseph Franco, Tony Malano, John Mattsmelle and John Janco, were given a hearing in the po lice court yesterday morning before Magistrate John Lance. Franco said that Malano had attacked him and beat him. He was unable or unwilling to accuse the other two men.

Malano was fined $10 and the three men were discharged. Frank Banton Frank Banton was arraigned in police court yesterday morning on the charge of being drunk and disorderly in his home. Banton was arrested on the complaint of his wife. When Banton was given a hearing his wife did not appear against him and he was only charged with being drunk. He was fined $3, which he paid.

Will Preach In Waverly. Mrs. R. W. MacCullough, wife of the pastor of the Jackson.

Street Baptist church, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church tomorrow morning. Mrs. MacCullough has filled the pulpit of this church for a considerable time, the congregation being without a regular pastor. The congregation is highly pleased. with her work.

Choral Union Rehearsal. The' Hyde Paj Choral union will hold a rehearsal at the First Welsh Congregational church tomorrow night. This will be the last rehearsal until they compete at the Plymouth eisteddfod on Mitchell Day, The choir will leave for Plymouth at 1:15 llonday afternoon, and will return to Scranton the same night at 11 o'clock. A large contingent of friends of the union will accompany "the choir from West Scranton to Plymouth. Young Wife Deserted.

Thomas James was arraigned before Alderman William V. Griffiths last night on a charge of desertion and non support. James and his wife have only been married four months. Mrs. James In her information said that her husband had deserted her shortly after her marriage and left her absolutely destitute.

She tried to earn her own support as well as she could, but itwas no easy matter, she declared, she being In poor health. The alderman said that he would give th young people an opportunity to try and arrange matters between them. The young people and their friends held a consultation and after some time the alderman announced that an agreement between Mr. and Mrs. James had been arranged.

Complaint Again Made. Time and again complaints have been made by the residents of South Main avenue and Scranton street that to 15o the intersection of these streets is very dangerous owing to the fact that there Is not an electric arc Jamp at this point, where it is so very badly needed. If there had been an arc lamp at this point last night a dangerous collision would teen avoided and the loss of a valuable horse would have been Drevented. A member of the West Scranton Board of Trade said last nieht after the accident to the Wood house team of horses, that he would personally bring the matter before the next meeting of the board. Progressive Quick Shoe Repairing Shop, 417 North Main.

Ladies' Soles and Heels "sewed," 50c; men, 75c. The opening of the "Majestic" nick elette which was scheduled for Saturday at 1:00 p. m. will be postponed for a few days due to the non com pletion of the inside work. Wellett Was Discharged.

Walter Wellett was arraigned fore Alderman William V. Griffiths last night on a charge of assault and battery on a young section hand named Knock. A man named Palmer was given a hearing on the preceding night on the same charge. Wellett was discharged on the pay ment of costs. Pig roast at the French Roof hotel, 1610 Washburn street, Saturday night, Oct.

28. School Laws Violated. Mr. and Mrs. J.

Wassett, of South Fillmore avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Houser, of West Linden street; Mr. and Mrs. T.

J. Reese, of Jackson street, were arraigned before Alderman William V. Griffiths yesterday on the charge of keeping their children from school without a reasonable excuse. A school board officer testified that the children of the defendants were irregular in their attendance at school. The parents claimed that they sent their children to school in the ordinary course and that it was not their fault if they did not go there.

The pig Lotel. Mrs, years roast tonight at French Roof Death of Mrs. Hart. John J. Hart aged forty three of 1320 Watson avenue, died last evening at the West Side hospital, following a short illness.

She is survived by her husband and several children. PEOPLE YOU KNOW. A masquerade social and dance will be given by Annette chapter, No. 10, Order of Eastern Star, at Odd Fellows' hall, Monday evening, Oct 30, Giles Dunn, of Tenth avenue, is visiting In Carbondale. The members of the Women's Christian Temperance union, West Scranton branch, held a meeting last night at the home of Mrs.

T. H. Thompson. The members of the Christian Endeavor society of the Sherman Avenue mission recently enjoyed an automobile ride, Edward Humphreys being In charge. Mrs.

T. J. Detrick entertained a number of her friends at her home on Tenth avenue recently. Elisha Williams, of Willlamsport, Is visiting West Scranton friends. a mniiraoe party was held re PriceStreettashMarkef Meats and Groceries Today's Specials Chuek Roast Rib Roast Boiling Btef Leg of Lamb Lamb Chops 10o .1220 to 14c Co Stswing Lamb 10c Fresh Sauiage Frssh Vsal 10e to 18o FLOUR.

Snow Whits $1.70 Lucky Loaf $1.75 I also have King Midas Flour. 3 eans Corn 25o 5 pounds Ris 25o Mackerel, 3 for 25o A Fins Coffee for 25o Matchless Coffss COUPON Cut this out and bring it to my store. It is good for 10 Extra Green Trading Stamps upon making a cash purchase of 50 cents or over. Good until Wednesday, November 1st Jacob Boeth, Jfc; IT THE TJUBUNE REPUBLICAN. 1 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1911.

X. I 't A Fgu Seats Left Of Our Enlarged Capacity Several Students have enrolled to begin next week when new classes will be star ted. Every department running like clock" Not a drone in the busy establish' menu Visit us and see the finest Busi ness College facilities in Scranton, Day and Night School I Lackawanna Business College EAST SCRAXTOX cently at the home of Miss Ruth Morgan, North Lincoln avenue. Rev. John Hammond, pastor of the Ebenezer Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church will preach at the Welsh church, Bangor, at the services tomorrow, morning and evening.

Harry Kostenbader, deacon of the Jackson Street Baptist church, will occupy the of the Highland Baptist church tomorrow morning and evening. John Houser, of Wllkes Barre, has returned home after visiting his mother yesterday, on Jackson street. Miss Mabel Harland, of Lake Ariel, has returned home, after visiting West Scranton friends. John H. Devine, of Jackson street, has returned after visiting Pittston friends.

Miss Jennie Deans, of Stroudsburg, has returned home after visiting in West Scranton. Miss Mame Lotz, of Oxford street, has returned from East Orange, N. J. Eugene Deckelnick, of South 'Main avenue, has left for Milwaukee, where he will spend the next month. Miss Jewell Flaherty has returned home after a visit to New York.

Miss Lucy Green, of Meridian street, who 'has been seriously ill at the West Scranton hospital, has recovered so far that it Is expected that she will be able to leave that institution in a few days. Mrs. John Johnson, Of North Hyde Park avenue, is ill at the West Scranton hospital. Miss Catherine Moran, of rGant avenue, was a visitor to Wilkes Barre last night William Constantine, of New York, Is visiting friends in Bellevue. Miss Georgianna Walsh, of Harris burg, Is visiting friends here.

Roy Durham, of Blnghamton, has returned home after visiting friends here. Miss Rae Griffin, of New Rochelle, Is visiting friends In Bellevue. Miss Annie Clifford, of Rochester, has returned home after a visit to West Scranton friends. Allen West, of New York, visited in WeBt Scranton on a business trip yesterday. Nell Dougherty, of Pittston, has returned home after a visit In West Scranton.

Scores of friends and relatives of Miss Charlotte Pfeiffer attended her of the Ladles' Aid society attended, and also a number of members of the Young People's society. Rev. O. H. GREEN RIDGE CHURCH MEMBERS WAIT ANSWER TO THEIR CALL Tmtaa Candidate fw Prcabylertaa Paalarate Has at Aeeevted aa Yet.

The members of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church are anxiously awaiting a reply from Rev. Albert J. Weisley, D. 0., of Trenton. N.

who was unanimously tendered a call to ft ir a Rev. A. A Weisley, D. D. Trenton, N.

Clergyman Called to Pastorate of Green Ridge Church. the local church by the congregation some weeks ago! Rev. Mr. Weisley preached in the church throughout the Summer months and made an agreeable impression on the congregation. He is a comparatively young man, being forty two years of age, married, and is at present pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, of Trenton.

He was at one time pastor of the Lang cliffe Presbyterian church, of Avoca, going from there to Catasauqua. He then went to Tyrone and from there to Trenton, where he has spent the last eight years. Will Xny Corner Stone. The lavine of the corner stone of the new edifice of the Church of the Good Shepherd, at Washington avenue ana Electric street, will take place Monday afternoon. Rt.

Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, D. LL. will officiate and will declare the stone laid after it has heen put in its place, tested by pimb, level and square and duly reported as laid to the wardens of the church and in turn by them to the bishop. Rev.

W. B. Beach, D. rector of th Church of the Good Shepherd, will preside at the exercises, which will begin promptly at 3:30 o'clock. Rev.

Dr. Jones, of Wllkes Barre, Rev. J. P. Ware, of Drlfton, and Rev.

E. D. Johnson, of West Pittston, will take part in the exercises. Brief addresses will be made by Boshop Talbot, Mayor Von Bergen and Former Mayor J. Benjamin Dimmick.

Eentertalns at Party. Miss Rtith Stevens, of Deacon street, was tendered a surprise party Thursday night Games were played and refreshments were served later. Those present were: Misses Emmaj Mackes. Mabel Hebden, Lizzie Crabb, i Mary E. Walker, Ruth Stevens.

Ethel i Heise, Laura Hartwick, Caroline I Hartwlck, Martha Helse, Stella Davis, Ida Stevfs and Emily Benjamin, of New York, and Robert Jenkins, Ed ward Walker, George Stevens, George Hebden. Fred Kern, Hugh Thomas, James Thomas, John Atkinson, Hugh Sweet, Thomas tangan, Roy Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, Mr. and iviin.

jjumer leiuner, mr. and airs. Robert Jenkins and Mrs. William Stevens. DietncK omciaiea at tne cnurcn ana Mrs.

Henry Armbrust, of cemetery. As the cortege entered the and twenty grandchildren church, the church choir sang "Never My God to Thee," and during the services they sany "I Shall See Him Face to Face," and "Take My Life." The floral offerings were numerous and were of beautiful design. The flower darrlers were the following members of her Sunday school class: Misses Elizabeth Haberstroh, Minnie Fries, Clara Kimble and Margaret Green wald. Ftelth. Arthur Shoonover, Arnold Swelger, John Swelger, Albert Swelger and William Hartman.

Interment was made in Dunmore cemetery. Miss Busier, of Kenooza, N. is spending some time visiting relatives In this section. Miss Grace Bausiein, of North Irving avenue, Is confined to her homo by Illness. Miss Hilda' Welsenflue, of Kenooza, N.

is visiting at the home of Miss Emily Buenzli, of Taylor avenue. Adam Lusey, of Philadelphia, was here to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss Charlotte Pfeiffer, which was held yesterday afternoon. DUNMORE The following Fall Arbor day pro gram will be (rendered by the High school scholars In the Auditorium this afternoon: Music, "The Linden High school chorus; State Superln tendent Hchaeffer's Arbor day procla mation. Catherine Davis; recitation, "Plant a Tree," Sallie Ftnnerty; music, "The Rosebud," High school chorus; reading, "Hlstorlo Trees," Lawrence Avery: recitation, "October's Bright mue earner, uoroiny uurun; music, "Farewell to the Forest," High school chorus; a symposium of reports on trees planted last Arbor day, William Maxwell: recitation, "What Do We riant wnen we riant a Tree," Clarence Ana win: music "To Nnnr." High school chorus. The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist Episcopal church are preparing a Hallowe'en entertainment in Odd Fellows hall On Monday evening, A son has been born to Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Snyder, of Dudley street A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wessner, of Myrtle street Mr. and Mrs.

John K. Swift have returned from New ALTON Rev. Charles Kulp will have charge of the memorial services to be hold In the Baptist church Sunday even I II for the dencnanri mmK. Dalton council, No. 492.

Junior Order of United American Mechanics, who will attend the services In a body. The publlo Is cordially Invited. SOUTH SCRANTON. ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT ANSWERS THE LAST CALL Mrs, Johanna Boats, of Cedar Aveaue Dies nt Advanced Axe. In the death of Mrs.

Johanna Buntz, funeral yesterday afternoon from the at noon yesterday at the home of her famllv rooMATino SflR Ppaentl avotina Son. Henrv HUniK. OT i.MSLT AV0TMIA. alderman said that the delinquency of gnort. services were held at the house," South Scranton loses one of its pio the children would not, according to law, exonerate the parents.

He hned the defendants f. small sum, which was paid. and regular services in the Petersburg ly rive years has been a res! Presbyterian church, of which she was HSft eJf the secUo "th, city a member. For many years she fifty years, coming here in 1861 from tnaugnt a class in tne German Sunday Germany, where she was born. She school.

A large delegation of members was probably one of 'the best known women in this section of the city. Surviving her are two sons, Henry and William: two daughters. Mrs. Charles Flrestlne. of Pittston, and great grandchildren.

Bernard Kantack. treasurer. this city; and live Saengerrnndr Auxiliary Offleem. At the next regular meeting of the Ladles' auxllary of the Scranton Saen gerrunde the newly elected officers will be installed after which a social and banquet will be held in the society's headquarters. The officers that will be installed are as follows: Mrs.

John Schroedel, president: Mrs. Kdwara ii. 1 ZL Kicnara Kiieston, secretary; and Mrs. A upinochle tourntment jvlll be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon by the society In Saengerrunde ball, Prospect avenue and Beech street. A musical program has been arranged for the occasion and there are many prizes offered.

Miss Robinson Entertains. In honor of her sixteenth birthday anniversary Miss Magdalena Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rob Inson, of Pittston acvenue, entertained her schoolmates Wednesday evening at her home. The rooms of the rel dence were appropriately decorated for tne occasion.

An excellent vocal and Special At Our West Side Store Today: Old fashioned Molasses Cocoanut Balls and Cocoanut A Nut Kisses lb. Regular 25c Quality Bro. Co. Harry Williams, Manager; 112 South Main Ave. 3 J.

D. Williams 2 instrumental program was givtn dur lUS tne evening. Xne soioxis Were: Misees Jlarina Uraf' and Pearl Young. Caroline sch'mpflt and Madeline iiriegel, presided at toe piano. violin selection was given by Henrietta Scheuer.

Kuih scheuer recited. The hostess was toe recipient of manj pretty presents. At o'clock a dainty collation was served by Mrs. Pluli, Robinson assisted by tier daughter, Mrs. William K.

Scheuer and Miss Anna Robinson. Those who attended were: Misses Madeline Brlegel, Henrietta Scheuer, Catherine McDonald, Lucinda Schwenk, Pearl Young. Ruth Scheuer, Mary O'Malley, Caroline SchimpfC, Mary Louise Miller, Martha Oral, Magda lena and Anna Robinson and Master Philip Robinson. Mrs. James Carroll.

Better known as the Gold Wire King's wife, with her comedy playing and singing act, Thursday night, Ocu 26, and Friday night, Nov. at the Cozy Nook theater, 705 and 707 Pitu ton venue, city. Gave Furnltare Away. Mrs. Nina MlnKer, of South Irving avenue, yesterday appeared before Alderman John U.

Schwenker, of the Nineteenth ward, and preferred a charge of larceny against Mrs. Martha Gail, of 515 Pear street. Several months ago Mrs. Minker became ill and was sent to the State hospital. She sent for Mrs.

Gail and asked her to take her furniture from her home on South Webster avenue so that it might not held for rent. She told Mrs. Gail, it is alleged, that she could dispose of, the furniture as she wished. Upon leaving the hospital Mrs. Minker was sent to the Maloney home.

While there Mrs. Gail sent the sisters at that institution the canned goods and wearing apparel that Mrs. Minker had left in her charge. The defendant was discharged and ordered to return whatever of the furniture that she had on her premises. Ullile Talk at Cosy Nook Theater.

Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the International Bible Students' association will give another of their free Bible lectures at Cozy Nook theater, 705 Pittston avenue. The Bible talk will be given by G. H. Fisher on the "New Heavens and the New Earth." TOLD IN A FEW LINES. S.

A. Smith, of Prospect avenue, has torn down his blacksmith shop at 537 Prospect avenue and erected a one story nlckelet of wood and stone. The building has a frontage of thirty six feet and is ono hundred tef in deptH. It will be opened on November 15. Patrolman Daniel Hopkins returns to duty tomorrow after a two weeks' fishing' trip at Lake Ariel.

Dr. J. Lloyd Sallade, of 320 Pittston avenue, is ill with the grip at his home. Peter Riedl, of Meadow avenue, has returned from New York, where he spent the last several weeks as the guest of friends. Herman Waxman, of River street, Is spending a week in Honesdale.

Dr. and Mrs. Jr Reilly, of Philadelphia, have returned home after visiting relatives in this section of the city. Mrs. Kathryn Schmidt, of Hickory street, has returned home after a two weeks visit in Newark, N.

J. Mrs. Adam Brier, of Pittston avenue. Is seriously ill. The gain in tne American Federation of Labor since the convention of last November has been 156,898 members of various trade unions.

Quality Meats and Groceries 25 Stamps Today 25 Chuck Roast 10c Stewing Lamb 10c Lamb Chops 14c Round Steak 14c Prime Rib Roast 16c Potatoes, Peck 25c Fancy Peas, 3 cans for 25c Fancy Corn, 3 cans for 25c Quaker Oats, 9cor 3for 25c Ireso Crackers, pkg. 8c Heinz Sauer Kraut, Per qt.8c sf)llllilis KffKJssMaFbl tM yMa i 7J 25 Security Red Stamps With $1.00 Purchase. Moore's Market 1621 Jackson Street Others are pleated with our banking service. You will be also. The Keystone Bank Corner Mam and Jackson Opn Wsdnssdav and Saturday Evening.

SATURDAY HEAT SAL In All Otff Tea Markets Good Meats are the rule in this store, not the exception. Poor meats are never cheap, because they lack the nutriment and food value. When you buy in one of Clarke Bros Markets you are always sure of a full money's worth in quality and 16 ounces to the poun. Try us today. Choice Round Steak Nice Lamb Chops Fancy Apples, peck 2 lbs.

2k Fresh Legs of. Rolled Hams Spring Rfc Roasj Cut From Small Inmk Corn Fed Pigs WmD Boneless 15c lb. 12jc lb. 15c lb. ssaasKassBBBBssaBaa Fresh Pork Shoulders, lb.

12c Breasts Spring lamb, lb. 8c Boiled Ham, lb. 27c Fresh Dressed Fowl, lb. 18c Fresh Hamburg Steak, 3 lbs. 25c Berkshire Pork Sausage, 1 Ko Our Own Make, lb Green Market Specials In Our West Scranton and Carboadale Stores Large Grape Fruit, ea.

10c Fresh Opened Oysters, qt. 30c Layer Figs, lb. 15c Pineapp'es, ea. 10c Fancy Sweet Potatoes, peck, 27c 27c Crisp Celery, stalk, 5c Cape Cod Cranberries, 3 qts. 25c California Tokay Grapes, 3 lk 25c Water Beans, etc BAKERY SALE West Scranton Store Only Large Layer 16c Cherry Squares, 3 for 25c Louisiana Spice, ea.

8c Ribbon Cake, ea. 8c Spice Squares, ea. 8c Round Jelly 8c Wine 3 for 25c Flats, ea Lafayettes, doz 14c Sugar Cookies, doz. Ginger Cookies, doz. 5c Cocoanut Jumbles Citron Drops doz Dandy Cakes, doz Crullers and Brightons, doz 8c Save Our Profit Sharing Coupons.

Do You Like Ice Cream? Then try Lackawanna Ice Cream it's the best in town. On Saturday we have special Havors. This week WALNUT, CREME DE MENTE. Get your order in early. The J.

LLutsey 323 327 Adams Avs Both 'Phonss rl JENKINS COLD BREAKERS will relieve a cold in 24 hours. Only 25c a Box. JENKINS DRUG STORE, Main and Jackson. E. B.

Jordan. I NOTICE! John Waljft JORDAN WALSH UNDERTAKING SS9 Wrl At. Krra.loa, Morgue, Chapel and Old Hliona t4t Disinfecting; Roos. Now Phone 1)1 Our great exhibit windows today. J.

G. BONE SON Dunmore Druggists. i.

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