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is I 4 it PITTS TON Market and South Main Streets? Bell thonie 721 C. C. Bowman Awarded Kiwanis Service Medal PITTSTON, April 26. Hon. C.

Bowman, an active member of the Pittston Kiwanis Club, and a prom inent resident of this city, was awarded tbe Kiwanis Service Medal for meritor lous work during: the last year, at a meeting of the Pittston Kiwanis Club hold this evening in the D. A. R. Chap ter Hall, West Pittston. The presenta.

ion speech wa3 made by Attorney Frank L. Pinola, a district trusteo of the Kinwanis. Mr. Bowman's selection lis entitled to the Kiwanis medal was mode by a committee from the Kiwanis Club nfter local newspapermen had selected tlve residents of thn community whose recomplishinenta during the last year were Mr. Bowmnn's name was among the five selected.

For many years he lias been active in various well fare drives and 'other movements that were helpful to the community. He was chairman of the rittstnn Hospital driviv which went over the top last year. Mr. Bow man is also active in the T. ('.

bring a member of th board of direc tors. O'BRIEN AND DREW MAKING BIG HIT AMERICAN ITTTSTON. April 16. vrhi! Jack M'ilsoit and Company, assljito'd by' Kith Wheelor, Oscar Taylor and Master Vi'illio Ward are the. headline attraction at the American Theater, and rlv servo much commendation, much an, plauso greeted O'Brien and Drew, upon heir return to rittston Miss l'rcw Is an acconipllKhcd pianist, while Mr.

O'Brien, with his numerous oal Impersonations, makes a decislvj bit. Mile Nina and Company, the extra added attraction, while George l.lbbey and Ida May Sparrow, Martin and Martin, make up the remainder of the program, "Tbo Tower of Lies' is the photo attraction. BIGGEST LITTLE STORE IN SCRANTON SCRAHTON MAN FINED FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION PITTSTON, April 20. "That Is not a 'hick' town, and that au tolsts who violate the nutomoblle Inws of the community especially that of passing by street cars," was the Information advanced to a Scranton motorist this morning who was hailed before Mayor H. Gillespie by Chfef of Police Michael P.

McHale, on a charge of pacing by a street car that was discharging passengers at North Main nnd Chapel streets, on last Wednesday evening. The autoisfs admitted to the Mayor that he had passed by the street car, while It was discharging passengers. A fine of J10 was then imposed, with the Mayor remarking: "I have ro intention to be lenient with autolsts who will drive at an excessive rate of speed or pass by a street car that Is discharging passengers. If I have any more of It the offenders will lose their license," he remarked. WEDNESDAY REGISTRATION DAY IN PITTSTQN April 26.

With i Wed nesday being, registration day in.Pitts ton city, ana other' tnlra class pules throughout' the State for voters to qualify at the Spring election, a check up of the registration books of Pitts ton City at the Court House today, re vealed that one of the registration books of the Fifth ward, and anpther. from the Ninth ward were missing. A report that the Seventh ward book missing proved only a rumor. Copies of the registration in the two wards that are missing were being made this afternoon at the Court House. i Judging from the reports heard in political circles Wednesday will be a UP THE SCR ANTON REPUBLICAN.

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1926 busy one; as a number of voters of me community wm imeiy cniinge mer JOEL DARBY WINS TWO UP" PRIZES PITTSTOX. April 2. Joel Darby, a student In the tenth grade of West Pittston High School holds the distinction of winning prizes offered by the Women's Club of Pittston, In connection, with clean up week. Young Darby took the $2.60 in gold prize for the best essay in the. High School on "Clean Up," and also a $1 prize tor the best essay In the tenth grade.

A prize of $2.50 in gold for the best "Clean Up" poster went to Ruth Anthony, for the senior High School and nnother $2. BO prize went to Agnes Vlteavage, for the Junior High School. FISHERMAN SAVES LIFE OF CHILD THAT FELL IN RIVER F1TTSTQN, April 26. While fisMng in the. Susquehanna River near Carpenter's Saturday afternoon, Harry I).

Nolan, heard, tho cries of Bellie Lubauski, aged 8, of Damon street, West Pittston, who had fallen from the bank Into tho Susquehanna River. Dropping his flsh pole, Nolan rushed to the ohild's aid and extended a piece of pipe to the child who grabbed It and was removed to safety. AIR TAM BREAKS DOWN PITTSTON, April 26. a mo tor driven air fan at No. 11 shaft of the No.

6 Colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, brbke down this morning, 450 mine workers employed there, had to return to their homes. Miners who entered the mines 'early and were at work In their chambers, were sent to their homes by mine foremen who made a canvass of the mine. The damaged motor will Te repalret and work will be resumed tomorrow morning. CHECK Vf OK SATI PITTSTON, April 26. District Organizer Patrick.

Philbln, of the United Mine Workers of America, accompanied officials of the Lehigh! Valley Coal Company Into the mines of the Seneca Colliery to make a check up. In an effort to adjust a rate for mining. The check up will continue again tomorrow. RICHARD O'BRIEN TUNBRAL PITTSTON, April 26. With hundreds of friends and relatives In attendance, the funeral of Richard O'Brien was held thjs 'mortilng at 9 o'clock from the family 141 Lambert street.

At 8:30 o'clock a solemn requiem mass' waft sung in St. for the Bride PEOC3 DD3T 3 John' Catholic Rev. George Jeffrey was celebrant, Rev. John Kelfy deacon, and Rev. UC.

Murray subdeapon. i Interment was "made In St. John's Cemetery. The' casket bearers aUiomas Hankey, Jhotna Heffers. "Thomas, McDonough', Tnomm CotirojS John McHale and John Lough ney.

CONSTABLES INTERFERE WITH POLICE RAID 'PITTSTON, April 26; When 'the AuguRtlno i of Duryea, variously as' the "dardeh Inn" and "The BungalqwV was raided tb Is noon by Chief McCollum, Officer Walkorious, and Special Officer Allison, two Duryea constables Interfered. According to Chief McCollum they will be arrested. RIcco, arraigned before Burgess Lad Islaw Wyorskl, paid a fine of $141. Three bottles of beer, one bottle of wine, four men and one woman were found in the place. orricsxs installed PITTSTON, April 26.

The newly elected ofllccrs of the First Baptist Bible School were Installed at a meet ing' held last evening. Following are the new ofllccrs: Superintendent, 'J. E. Hallock: assistant, Mrs. John Bliss secretary, Miss Hilda H.

Richardson. assistant, David Carpenter! treasurer, George llbrarlnn, Wayman Bliss; assistant, Walter Van 'Duzer. chorister, Elw od Gauger; pianist. Miss Helen. Sammon; assistant, i Helen Hallock; primary superintendent, Miss Julia Davenport; superintendent.

Miss Jane hornet department superintendent, Mrs. John Bliss; missionary superintendent. 'Mr M. H. Jones: cradle roll superintendent, Mrs.

S. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew' GilchHst, of 17 Webster street, are rejoicing over tho arrival of a daughter.

The newly elected officers of Lodge of Elks will be Installed at to be held on xuesuay eve ning. A luncheon and social session will follow. "The funeral Mrs. Mary Loftus hn hMd. tomorrow morning at o'clock.

A requiem mass will be sung In St. John's Catholic Church at Intorment will be made In fet. John's 'Cemetery. u. wnmpn'n Home Missionary So 26 Pieces 1847 ROGERS rtmaA Street E.

Chu'rcb, will meet Tuesday evening In Mission Band, of the 110 First Baptist Church, nave eiecu following officers lor me omg the Mghft TOiaag Male Stop HCeeips dh IaCionng Hti ELGIN Not much profit in one watch but I'll make a lot of sales at this price. I'm not "hol lenn for cash, either. I want you to wear and enjoy this Elgin while you're paying for it. 0 Spopt Watch "Boys and Girls together" everybody's wearing 'em now. The handiest thing since suspenders were invented.

A little down a little now and then makes this Strap Watch "easy to take." Other Models Up To $50.00 Wrist Watches An accurate movement a fashionable case a reliable merchant and an easy payment plan what excuse have you for keeping her waiting? Beautiful Gems in l8 K. White, Gold and Plat num 1, to Quadruple silver plated on a hard metal base. A dainty design that will grace any table. SUGAR cream" 1 'A good pair to draw to you'll surely Want to add to i useful and beautiful flft to the "newly wed." Ask Grandma about 1847." S3 Other 26 pc. Sets from $7.50 Up.

.75 407 SPRUCE STREET Western DM. P. 0. 'of. A.

Iri District Convention Mrs. Anna Fetherman, State President, and Mrs. Anna Dalmage, State Chaplain, Deliver Addresses. Mrs. Mary Lightner Elected President The', Spring convention of the Western Lackawanna District Camps of the Patriotic Order of KM.

ANNA rZTKEBXAJT State President Americans, was held last night in the rooms of Camp 66, In the Green Ridge Bank Building. Mrs. Anna Fetherman. state president, and Mrs. Anna Dalmage, 1 state chaplain, were the guests of honor.

District President Miss Katherine BloOni, a member of Camp 66, Green Ridge, presided. Every camp in the western district was represented by a large delegation. During the evening officers for the new year were elected by the dolegates. Mrs. Mary Lightner, a member of Camp 33, West Scranton, was honored by being selected as district president.

Her asssltant will be Mrs. Sablna Morgan. The speaker of the evening was Mrs. Fetherman, who will leave Sunday Directors, Miss Julia Davenport and Mrs. S.

H. Wilson; president, Irma Van Duzer; vice president, Bertha Johns; secretary, Betty Tudor; treas urer, Barbara Miller; organist, Helen Hallock. Pittston Council, Knights of Colum bus, have arrangements well under way for a concert to be given In the Ameri can Theater on Sunday evening, June by the Henry Burr Concert Company. The eight Victor artists in cluding Henry Burr, Billy Murray, James Stanley, Monroe Silver, Carl Mathiea, Sam Herman, Frank Banta and Stanley Baughman, will be featured. Ellen Pllard, of 915 McAlplne street, Avoea, underwent an operation at the Pittston Hospital, today.

James Cannella, of East Railroad street, this city, Is a patient at the Mercy Hospital, Scranton, where he will undergo an operation tomorrow morning. Mrs. Edward Wertz and sons, Har vey and Arnold, of 27 Center, street, have gone to Philadelphia to make their home. The Luther League, of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, met this evening at the home of Miss Nlemeyer, of lis street.

Mrs. W. H. Kennedy, of Linden street, West Pittston, Is undergoing treatment at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Mrs.

Alex Serlmgeour, of Wyoming avenue, is visiting relatives at East Orange, X. J. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ridley, of 702 Luzerne avenue, West Pittston, announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen, to John Barnes, of Miners Mills.

The ceremony was performed April 5, by Rev. S. E. Nelklrk, of St. James' Episcopal Church.

Edythe M. Young, of Luzerne ave nue. West is a member of the class of nurses that graduate this week from the Philadelphia General Hospital. NON RESIDENT YOTERS HAVE CHANCE TO ENROLL CARBOXDALE, April 26. Vot ers of this city who failed to register last Fall and those who have since qualified will have a chajice to enroll Wednesday when the registrars will sit in their respective Those already registered and who wish to change their, party affiliation may do so Wednesday, but will be re quired to sign twqt affidavits setting forth that they voted for a majority of the candidates of the party under which they seek to enroll.

Registered Democrats who desire to change to Republicans must sign the two affidavits setting forth that at the last Xovembefc election they voted for a majority' of the Republican candidates. THROOP OVERSTOCK SALE Surprising values In our piece goods department all thla week. Sheridan's Dry Goods Store, Lackawanna and Susquehanna streets, Olyphant, Pa. Adv. ALDERMAN J.

F. HANLEY.v OF CARBONDALE, DIES Passes Away in General Hospital Following Operation CARBONDALE, April 26. John Manley, prominent politician and alderman of the Second ward of this city, died at the Carbondale General Hospital, tonight at 8:30 o'clock following a two week's Illness of diabetes. An operation was performed several days ago In an effort to save his life. Mr.

Manley. Is survived by his wife, Anna Walsh Manley; a sister In Kansas and brother in Ireland. The following children slso survive: John, Bridge, Mrs. Joseph' McKcnna, Alice, Joseph, and Mildred, air of Carbon dale; and Frank, a member of the L'nlted States Navy, and Patrick, 1 a member of the Pennsylvania State police. Mr.

Manley was born In Irelarfd about 65 years ago. When a young man Mr. Manley Immigrated to this country where he has lived for the past 40 years. Some years ago he entered Into political circles when he was elected to the common council. Less than two years ago he was elected to the office alderman of his ward.

He was a devout communicant of ft. ise's Church and an active member of Its Holy Name Society. The funeral will be held at time to be announced later. mornlng'or 'tlii In jjpentnir 'Tuesday morn The of the work done throughout the state during her terni. Twelve hundred and six new members have been, added to the rolls of the camps, and thirteen new camps have been organised during the term, i Twelve of the newVcamps have been Instituted by the staCo president hcr i self.

The camps, 'throughout ithe entire state have enjoyed 'Very prosperous year, despite the strike, slu said. This is the last district convention I that the, state during her term of office as state presi dent. has v)sltd 46 Mrs. Fetherman will, preside at the state session. The state headquarters will be In the Fort Pitt Hotel.

Wednesday afternoon will be the closing of the state session election of officers. State Chaplain Mrs. Anna Dalmage I rought greetings from the state camp, i District President elect Mary L'ghtner thanked the delegates for the honor bestowed upon her, and also asked the' camps to give their loyal support during the coming year. Retiring District President, Miss Katherine' Bloom gave' Short poem entitled "The Unclaimed Treasurer." Mrs. Fetherman presented Miss Bloom with a beautiful gift, as a work and congregalated her for her assistance.

Other speakers were: Past President M. B. Harvey, of Camp 101, and Past President Ii, F. Franklin, of Clark's Summit. The following officers were elected: Mrs.

Mary Lightner, district president; Sabina Morgan, assistant president; Elmer Behllng, vice president; Zena Williams, vice president; Anna Dalmrige, treasurer; Ruth Barney, secretary; Jennie Ayres, guard; Esther Beisecker, sentinel; Dora Good, conductor, and Minnie Kllnle, assistant conductor. At the close of the evening the members of the social committee of Camp 66, served luncheon. The next district convention 111 be held at Camp 33, West Scranton, Tuesday evening, July 20. CARBONDALE MAN NAMES WIDOW AS BENEFICIARY Charles W. Rowland, late of Car bondale, and former head of the American Welding Company, In that city.

In his will filed for probate yesterday directs that his entire estate go to his widow, K. Ethel Rowland. Recently the welding company was sold to the American Car and Foundry Company for a sum said to be $500. 000. The value of Mr.

Rowland's estate was not disclosed. The widow anad Attorney E. A. De Laney were named executors. OLYPHANT OVERSTOCK SALE Surprising values In our piece goods department all this week.

Sheridan's Dry Goods Store, Lackawanna and Susquehanna streets, Olyphant, Pa. Adv. BOXING TONITE At the "Casino, Carbondale. I Adv. ARCHBALD ARCHBALD, April 26.

Mrs. Bridget Dugan White, a former resident of this place, died at her home In New York City Saturday morning. Mrs. White was the widow of the late James P. White! A few years ago the family moved to North' 45cranton and later to Xew York The body has been removed from Xew York to the home of her niece, Miss Sarah A.

Boland, of Laurel street. The funeral will be held from the Boland home Tuesday morning. At 10 o'clock a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St Thomas Aquinat Church. Burial will be made in Sti' Thomas Cemetery. BOXING TONITE At the Casino, Carbondale.

Adv. The funeral of Miss Viola PJoor, a well known young woman, of this place, who died at the hmoe of her mother on South Laurel street, early Sunday morning following an Illness of several weeks, will be held fron the family home Tuesday afternoon. Servcles will be held at 2 o'clock, arid, will be charge of Rev. P. J.

Engle bert, pastor of the. Evangelical Lutheran Burial will be made in the Protestant Cemetery. The P. B. C.

Club dance, which was to be held In K. of C. Hall, Carbondale, on April 28, will be held on April 27. Music by Maskey's Melody Men. Adv.

Miss Catherine Cawley, of South Laurel street, has returned to her home after spending several days in New York City. OVERSTOCK SALE Surprising values In our piece goods department all this week. Sheridan's Dry Goods Store, Lackawanna and Susquehanna streets, Olyphant, Pa. Adv. Mrs.

William B. Bader, of Hones dale, Is a guest at the home of Mrs. Lottie Linderman, of North Main street. A phonograph having records of brass has been Invented. The records may be heard y.

ars from now. Steele Building Service Is Complete We render complete building service including all engineering, construction and equipment details. We will design and erect your building, or we will bid in open competition upon your architect! plans. A representative will gladly call upon you. UM.

STEELE SONS CO. Btbijhed lM ENGINEERS tnd CONSTRUCTOR 119 North Broad Street Philadelphia SIZING A MAN UP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN TAKING HIS MEASURE We fit a man1 according TYPE as Well as according tc? JPE fitting the figure is determined by' inches but fit ting the personality involves finding the Model that becomes you we take your ap piarance as well as your 1 weight and height into account we regard the mere mechanics of fit as secondary to the larger consideration of "what looks well when you put jt And the result is clothes that are INDIVIDUAL rather than ready made. 7 The Fabrics" include famous CO MM Opt) RE BLUE. CHEVIOTS. and HIGHLAND PLAIQ2, Inia latter there are Gravs, Tans and a multiplicity tof color, fects.

The Models include; Single or Double Breasted, 2 or 3 But ton Trim Fitting Coats, with Peaked or Blunt Lapels and Full Cut Trousers. SPRING SUITS TOPCOATS it' $30 to $50 $25 to $50 i A moving picture theater for. children is to be built In Constantinople, the Summer is not too far off and all the children's Summer clothea to be For little girls one recommends printed cottons, dotted swiss, organdie and children under It will be JtdmiJ tea to no otner, .1 McCJl Pririti fialUrm 4474502. 4466. WS and feingiiftm.

PpV the styfciy sucn simpia aayniy itockb r.i tnose shown here. These and many other models for childhri are shown in McCall Printef Patterns. CONNOLLY WALLACE CO. 4 it' i i 1.

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