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OBITUARY Satin Faced Silk Foulard KAXXS HABTWICr Imported Irish Pattern Cloths "Miss Marie Hartwick, of 137 William 36 inch silk foulard in a line of many $11 .89 Extra Special! $11 .39 street, died Saturday night at the State I Hospital, following a brief illness. She is survived by the following sisters and wun rea coraer an nemmea ana reaay for use. Sizes 58x58. S. S.

a. Co. Second noor. brothers: Mrs. Margaret Lussy, Mrs.

patterns and colors. II Emma Walters, Charles Hartwick, all YA of this city, and Andrew Hartwick, of S.S. O. Co. Second Floor.

Springfield, Mass. It Begins at 9 O'clock Sharp Be Here Early for the Best Selections The Scranton Dry Goods Company's Annual Spring RAMI.Iir BESIDENT DISS. Russell Bortree, 35, a life long resi H3P dent of Hamlin, Wayne County, died yesterday. He is survived by his widow and five children, Loren, Buell, Pavid, Gertrude and Ernest, also the following Mrs. Judson Wilcox, of Wavmart: Mrs.

John McConnell, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Homer Baisley, of Camden, N. Mrs. Morris Wilcox, or Waymart, and Miss Grace M. Bortree, ef this city.

The funeral will take i ylace Wednesday with interment in Salem cemetery. MRS. SARAH Mrs. Sarah Hetsel, 70, of 615 Lacka wanna avenue, died yesterday xollow ing long illness. She Is survived by one daughter.

Dr. Eva M. Hetsel, and one brother in California. She was a member of the Elm Park church. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

I UBS. MA BY JUDOS I Mrs. Mary Judge, of 12S Schlager street, died at the Hahnemann Hds pital Saturday following a brief ill ness. She is survived by two sons, Martin and John; one daughter, Mrs. N.

F. Paft; two sisters, Loretta Duffy and Mrs. Margaret Groff, and one brother, Bernard Duffy. The funeral will take place tomor row morning with a high mass of requiem in St. Ann's Church at 9 o'clock.

Interment will be in St. Cath erine's Cemetery, Moscow. UBS. BABBABA BBATJSB Mrs. Barbara Krause, widow of the late August Krause, a resident of Bellevue section for more than half century, died at her home.

Broadway, Saturday night. She was 87 years of age. Mrs. Krause is survived by the fol lowing eons and dauahj.s: Mrs. Wil liam J.

ivammer, airs. v. Simon son, Fred, Henry. August and Louise Krause. The funeraj will take place tomorrow afternoon with services at the home at 2 o'clock.

Interment will be in Dunmore Cemetery, DAVID WYIiIB David Wylie, a well known resi dent of this city, died at his home, Adams avenue, at noon Saturday following a protracted illness. Mr. Wylie was prominently identified in Miuslncss and religious circles, being attiliatcd with Megargee local paper dealers, and served as presi dent or the board or deacons, of the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. n.

W. kiddie, of Tacoma. and one brother, James, of Boise, la. The funeral will take place tomorrow aiternoon with services in the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church i :30 o'clock. Interment will be il fatreet Cemetery.

MICHAEL DYEB Michael Dyer, of 420 Green Ridge street, died at the State Hospital yes leraay morning. Me is survived bv two brothers, John and Thomas, of mis cny, ana one sister, Mary, of Cincinnati, o. AOHETBMA FOKCOKI Aghetrma Forconi, 36, of 615 Breck. street, aiea at his home yesterdav He Is survived by his widow and fiv children. The funeral will take place tomorrow aiternoon with interment In luinooKa cemetery.

MBS. JENNIE Mrs. Jennie Coelman. wife of John Coleman, died suddenly at her home in Dalton yesterday morniner. Besides husband ehe is survived by one lignter, Airs.

Oscar Thomas, of this Her mother. Mrs. Robert Muck low, of Charleston, West and one sister, Mrs. Ida Robeson, of Lo6 Angeles, Cal. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Dalton residence with interment in Dalton.

MBS. MA BG ABET JANES. Mrs. Margaret Janes. 61, died at her home, 334 South Keyser avenue, early Saturday morning.

She is survived by the following children: Edward, Henry, George, Fred, Albert, Archie, Mrs. Charles and May. The funeral will take place this afternoon with services at the home at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. A.

Bender, pastor of Mark's Lutheran Church. TABS. CESABE FOBCONI. Mrs. Cesare Forconi, of ,615 Brook street, died at 2 o'clock yesterday morning at the Mercy hospital, where she was admitted for treatment on April 23.

When taken to the institution her condition was considered very serious. MBS. WILLIAM JAMES Mrs. Margaret E. Janes, widow of William Janes, died Saturday at her home, 344 South Keyser avenue, at the age of 64.

Her death followed a linger ing Illness. Mrs. Janes was among the oldest residents of Keyser Valley. She is survived by six sons, Edward, Henry, George, Fred Albert and Arch and one daughter, Mrs. Charles N.

May, all of this city; also three sisters, Minnie Fruehan, of this city; Trlna Hazen, of Peckville, and Kate Huckler, of Wll liamsport, and one brother, Edward Peters, of this city. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. John Bender will officiate and lnterement will be In the Washburn Street Cemetery. Dupre, of 2004 South Webs Ver avenue, aged 62 years, died Satur day afternoon at the family residence following a lingering illness.

The deceased was one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of South Scranton and news of his death was received by his friends with profound sorrow. For twenty two years he was superintendent of Connell's Park and could also prlda himself on the wonderful flower garden he arranged each year. He is survived by his wife and the following sons and daughters, Joseph, Leo, Theodore, Mrs. Chris Koester, Agnes, Frances and Margaret Dupre. The funeral will take place tomor row morning with a high mass of re qulem In St.

Mary's Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St. I Mary's Cemetery at No. 5. JOS JBNBIirS John Jenkins, of 283S Frink street.

died at his home Saturday morning. He was a well known and highly respected citizen, having ben a resident of that section for the past thirty nine years. He Is survived by Ms widow and. the following sons and daughters: William Jenkins, Mr. Thomas, Abram 7VV2 Wilton Velvet Rugs High grade Wilton Velvet Rugs in beautiful patterns.

Fringed ends. Size 9x12 ft. Axminster Rugs 9x12 ft. Axminsters in pat terns suitable for any room. While they last Axminster Rugs Seamless Axminster rugs with luxurious deep pile.

Variety of patterns. Size 9x12 feet Wilton Genuine Wiltons in all new patterns, suitable for any room. Size 9x12 feet. I Jenkins, Rossar Jenkins of Colorado, Mrs. Sydney Kvans, Arthur and Mil dred Jenkins.

The funeral will take place Tuesday aiternoon at 2:30 clock. Services at the home in charge of Rev. B. I C. Baer.

Interment In Washburn Street Cemetery. MSB. SARA ZIKUBBMAIT Mrs. Sarah Zimmerman, widow of Joseph Zimmerman, died on Sunday at 6 a. at the home of her son, H.

Zimmerman, In Albany, N. after a Jong illness. Mrs. Zimmerman was born In Clark's Green. Much of her life was spent in Altamont and Albany, N.

Y. She leaves one son, H. F. Zimmerman, and two sisters, Mrs. N.

S. Davis, of Clark's Summit, and Mrs. H. F. Barrett, of Jilngnamton, N.

Y. The body will be brought to Clark's Green for Interment, arriving at 11:26 o'clock tonight. There will bo a prayer service at the grave on Tuesday morn Ing at 10:30 o'clock, when burial will be, made in Clark's Green Cemetery. MAX SUMMER Max Kummer, 65, of 538 North Lin coln avenue, died, yesterday evening after about two weeks' illness, fioWifflhai do you suppose p. Come Today, $M1l75 $9a50.

Rugs Curtains, and Draperies Play a Prominent Part in. This Great "Spring Sale New Curtain Materials 36 INCH FILET AND NOVELTY LACE CURTAIN MA JQ TERIALS, YARD 36 INCH COLORED DOT AND CROSSBAR GRENADINE, jq YARD FANCY WEAVE MARQUISETTE IN WHITE AND ECRU, A YARD 03 36 INCH CROSSBAR YARD '40 INCH FILET MARQUISETTE IN WHITE, SLIGHT 1 fl IRREGULARS, YARD RAYON DRAPERY MATERIAL Complete line of Rayon and Silk Damasks, etc. Plain colors, neat stripes and embossed designs. Specially priced during this Spring sale at, yard $1.49 $1.69 $1.98 and $2.98 RICH MAN'S SON ADMITS FORGERY Offspring of One of Finland's Wealthiest. Merchants Pleads in New York EDWARD BOX A WITNESS Name of Donor of Was Endorsed on Check By Accused Youth NEW YORK, April 21 Victor B.

Hodman, whose real name probation officers say Is Isidore Saal, son of one of the wealthiest merchants of Finland, a graduate of the University of Finland, master of six languages and an accomplished musician today pleaded guilty In general session! to one of six indictments charging sec ond degree forgery. The plea of guilty covers all six Indictments and Hedman will be sentelced Thursday. Many Names Signed Names of several well known persons, Including Edward Bok, editor and donor of the Bok peace award, were signed to forged checks which Hedman is accused of having passed. General sessions records show two previous convictions for forgery. The specific Indictment to which Hedman pleaded guilty Friday was on complaint of Miss Betty E.

Augente, who said he gave her a forged check for $120 In February for stenographic work. At that time Hedman was promoting a memorial dinner to honor the memory of August Strlndberg, Scan dinavlan playwright, and Is said to have received checks from several prominent persons of Scandinavian descent. The dinner was never held. Mr. Bok was one of the witnesses before the grand Jury which indicted Hedman.

The check to which Mr. Bok's name has been forged was cashed by Rupert Hughes, author. Hundreds of room size rugs and small rugs go into this sale at unusually low prices. Select Your Floorcovering and Save Money Tapstry Brussels High grade seamless rugs in beautiful new patterns. Size 9x12 feet Velvet Rugs Beautiful Seamless Velvet Rugs in a big range of new patterns.

Size 9x12 feet. Axminster Rugs Luxurious deep pile Axminster Rugs in new patterns. Very heavy, seamless rugs in the 9x12 ft. size. 21 Tapestry Brussels 9x12 ft.

Seamless Tapes fK tive' patterns and colorings. Newest designs 26 MARQUISETTE AND SCRIM, UO S. S. O. Co.

Tourth Floor. VETERANS' AUXILIARY HOLDS CELEBRATION With a banquet and program of entertainment, the forty third anniversary of the organization of Sons of Veterans' Auxiliary No. 10, was fit tingly observed Friday night In Memorial Hall, Linden street. In attendance were several state officers of the organization, representatives of the Sons of Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic. The banquet got underway at 7 o'clock with John Leber, past commander of Sons of Veterans, Camp No.

8, as toastmaster. The guests of honor were: Miss Elizabeth Klnch, of Reading, president of the Pennsylvania State Division of the Sons of Veterans' Auxiliary; Mrs. Anns Schaeffer, of WilkeB Barre, division chaplain; Mrs. Moon, a member of the Wilkes Barre auxiliary, and Mrs. Laura Fadden, this city, the only active charter members of the local organization.

Speakers included: D. S. Beemer, commander of Lieutenant Ezra Griffin post, No. 139, G. A.

Comrade Russell, also of the Griffin post; C. F. Miller, Hon. John R. Farr, Attorney D.

Lindley, John Koch and the honored guests. During the affair, Miss Klnch was presented with a leather purse by the members. In expression of their appreciation of her work. The presentation was made by Mrs. Laura Bullock, a past divisional president of the order.

A musical nroeram was en Joyed. Mrs. Grace Magor presided at the piano and Mrs. Alvira Archer led In group singing and gave several solos. Miss Ann Leber Is president of the Sons of Veterans' Auxiliary.

Mrs. Catherine VI let was chalrlady of the committee in charge of arrange ments. GOVERNOR TO APPOINT COMMISSION OF THREE HARR1SBURG, April 28. Appoint ment by Governor Flnchot of a com mission of three members to admin ister the S750.00O approved by htm Friday as the state's appropriation for the Philadelphia Sjesqul Centennlal In remained tonight as the onai 0 Rugs Heavy quality stair and hall carpet in beautiful patterns and colors. 27 inches wide Size 27x54 Rag Rugs in yfl.50 21 Genuine in varied patterns.

vertised price Nairn's Best grade oleum in a Sells regularly 27x54 Genuine Wilton Rugs in patterns. Size 2 7x5 4 inch. Rugs A real heavy door mat that wear. Rubber lwt Never, before have we offered such an assemblage of rugs. Our stock consists of soft, deep pile rugs, heavy hard woven rugs.

Every one is full of good service that only superior wool, superior dyes and workmanship can produce. Irish Point Curtains Twelve different styles to choose from. Deep applique bprders. 2J4 yards long. Values $5.95 to $7.95 Filet Fine filet, net curtains in white and natural.

2J4 yards long. Values from $1.98 to S2.98. While they last Marquisette Curtains White and natural marquisette curtains with neat lace edge. Pair .1 B. Q.

step necessary to make the fund available. The Governor in actine on the LbiU Friday cut the appropriation $250,000 from the amount carried In the measure as it ift the Legislature. Under the provisions of the Appropriation Act, the Governor also will serve as an ex offlcio member of the commission he is to name. Of the three commissioners to be appointed he will designate one as chairman and one as secretary. The act provides that the commission is to have "full authority" to determine the manner in which the money is to be spent and In its discretion may arrange for erection of a "Pennsylvania building" and for an exhibit of the ftate's resources and products.

A section added to the act during its progress through the Legislature provides, that the Sesqul Centennlal Ex position "shall be conducted In strict conformity with the existing; laws governing Sunday observances." 0. A. R. VOTE TO ERECT MAMMOTH AUDITORIUM WASHINGTON, D. April 26.

The Daughters of the American Revolution In convention here Friday voted to erjet a $2,000,000 auditorium In Wash. Instcn. The proposal was opposed by delegations from a number of states, particularly Mississippi, Iowa and Mln nesotn. It won with a majority of 444 votes. I N0VARR0 SEEKS TO MAKE SCREEN NAME LEGAL ONE LOS ANGELES, April R.

8am anlegos appeared In superior court Friday and asker permission to change his name. "Samanlegos Is too hard to pronounce," he explained. "People vcalt me Salmoneggs and things like that." "That must be annoying, to be sure," agreed the court. "What do you wish to change It to?" "Ramon Navarro." "But that Is the name of the motion picture actor. He may not like It.

There may be trouble." it will be perfectly right," Velvet Stair arpet Rag Rugs inch Imported Jap bordered effects. 0 .69 A yd. $1.00 Gold Seal Congoleum Floor Covering Gold Seal Congoleum A SQ. Nationally ad nH() 85c yard. VU Inlaid Linoleum Nairn's Inlaid Lin Ai AQSo.

variety of patterns. I Hfjyj' at $2.39. rAWSJlfl. Wilton Rugs $9.49 Door Mats corrugated rubber will stand (hard Net Curtains $1.69 Co. Tonrth Ploor.

the petitioner replied. "You see, I am Ramon Navarro. I want my screen name made my legal name." "Oh." said the court, "petition approved." UNION CENTRAL GENTS ARE GUESTS AT DINNER "Program Insurance" Is Subject of Principal Address Program insurance, a means of adequately providing for the family after the head of the house has passed on, methods of selling that type of policy In spans of five and ten years was outlined In detail in the course of an address given by Robert Williams, of New York, at an informal dinner attended by agents nf the Union Central Life Insurance Company, of Cincinnati, In the Hotel Casey Friday night. Mr. Williams also gave an Interesting narration of his own experiences in the insurance business and the Importance of adopting novo! methods of holding the attention of the prospect.

Charles B. Knight, of New York, general agent, who played the host at the dinner, was another speaker. He dwelt in length on business expansion and gave comparative statistics of premiums of leading Insurance companies during 1.924. A round toble discussion followed. Those In attendance were: R.

J. Williams, of New York; W. Reynolds, of Wllkes Barre; W. E. Rlngeleben, of Hasleton; M.

J. Taylor, of Orson; J. Gallup, of Hazleton; Andy Gilpin, of Hawley; J. L. Simons, of Wilkes Barre; Edmund G.

Young, of Tunkhan. nock; J. M. LKly, of Wllkes Barret Use Cuticura Soap And Ointment To Heal Sore Hands provides a simple, satisfactory method of having your rug delivered on the first payment and the balance arranged on convenient monthly or weekly payments. Ask any salesman in the Rug Dept.

for full Sale on Fourth Floor New Spring Cretonnes Cretonnes galore in the greatest profusion of patterns and colors. 36 inches wide. Stripes, bird patterns, block and floral effects, small figures and large figures, light, medium and dark colors. For Pillows, Draperies, Slip Covers, Furniture Coverings, Etc. 19c, 29c, 39c, 49c and 59c Yard 8.

0. Co, Ponrth rioor. Harold C. Burleigh, of Blnghamton; Arthur Root, of Wellsbrldge; Robert Williams and Charles B. Knight, of New York; John Storm, Otto D.

Taylor. Charles F. Shindel, S. D. Parker, Van W.

Reese, Joseph Keating, Charles B. Knight, Dr. W. E. Kellar and G.

Blair Shaffer, of this city. CONFESSION CLEARS UP ROBBERIES OF MAILS TOWANDA, April 26. Robbery of clothing and merchandise valued at $3,000 from the United States mall out of the Towanda postoftice during the past year, was cleared up Friday by the confession of Harry Fenner, of Towanda, poatoftice Inspectors announced this afternoon. Fenner has been mall messenger between the Towanda postoftice and the Lehigh Valley station for several years. It Is alleged he has stolen more than 200 crates of eggs, sent by parcel post from many towns In this vicinity and has reshlpped them by express.

At Fenner's home the Inspector and a special agent of the American Express Company found considerable clothing, automobile accessories, rope, Hshlng tack'. paVt of It In the furnace where It showed exidence of having been ignited. WOMAN HANGS SELF WITH APRON AND BED SHEET DOYLESTOWN, April 24. Using a noose fashioned from an apron and a bed sheet, Mrs. Mary Pausa, 45, hanged herself in the Bucks county Jail Friday.

Mrs. Pausa was serving a sentence of six months to a year for arson and conspiracy in connection with the burning of a farmhouse on her property near Plumsteadville. Ths woman was thought to have been despondent over the sheriff's sale of her property at Plumsteadville. She is survived by three children; Joseph, 18; Anthony, 16, and Alexander, 12, who war convicted with her last month, but wers paroled. Her husband, Joseph Pausa, a tailor, Is in Philadelphia hospital.

Th pair have been separated, several years. SARGENT ADDRESSES MEMBERS OF D. A. R. i WASHINGTON, April 26.

Daugh ters of the American Revolution, In congress here, heard Attorney General Sargent Friday deliver his first address since he Joined the President's Cabinet, after voting during the day to build a $2,000,000 auditorium in Washington. A pilgrimage to Mount Vernor completed the afternoon session. The congress devoted most of th day to discussing the proposed auditorium, and approved the report of committee, which has worked a year on the project, by subscribing tp proxlmately $50,000 to a building An Invitation from Mayor Kendrlck, of Philadelphia, for the congress to hold Its 1926 gathering there, coincident with the Sesqui centennlal observance, was referred to the resolutions committee. A small Vfllclal pin to supplement a larger one now In us was authorized and the congress accepted an Invitation to attend the an niversary or the MeeKiennurg uac laratlon of Independence, May 20, at Charlotte, N. C.

I FAMILY GETS LARGE COMPENSATION AWARD PHILADELPHIA. April 26. Th widow and two daughters of John Brill, car inspector for the Philadelphia Reading Railway Company, were awarded by a jury in the Federal District Court Friday a compensation for Brill's death In th East Mahanoy Junction freight yards In October, 1922. He was killed In a rear end smash of freight trains. How to Avoid "Rings" in Removing Grease Spots Never rub la circle ru gratly with sweeping notion, blending the edgee th cleaned spot, fellow directia on label.

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