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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1921 IS PAID TRIBUTE BY Y. M. H. A. Chairman of Board of Directors Is Presented With Loving Cup and Resolutions GIVEN GREAT OVATION Finkelstein Makes Presentation Speech In Turning Over Cup As Token Tribute to Samuel Samter as a citizen the community, as a leader in Jewish affairs, and as head of the board directors of the organization, a post he has filled since its incepseven years ago, was paid in remarkable way by the membership of Young Men's Hebrew association last night, when "Samter Night" was nbserved with exercises in the auditorium of the association building at 440 Wyoming avenue.

Resolutions, beautifully embossed. were presented him on behalf of the committee which arranged the program; a sterling silver loving cup, suitably inscribed. was given him as an outward token of the esteem in which he is held by the community, an enlarged photograph of himself. handsomely framed. was unfreiled.

to be hung in the rooms of the association. the tribute paid Mr. Samter, who recently celebrated his seventieth wirthday, was a remarkable expression of the esteem entertained for him by entire Jewish community. It was The wonderful ovation that was given him as Finkelstein, behalf nt the entire association, presented him with the loving cup. Taken by Surprise.

Men. women and children who he thronged the huge auditorium to the doors rose in 8 spontaneous outburst of applause as Mr. Samter, taken completely by surprise, received the gift at the hands of Mr. Finkelstein. The same was true of the presentation of the photogranh by Attorney Myer Kathatchnick.

Representatives of every phase of the association's activity. of SAMUEL SAMTER SAMUEL SAMTER all its clubs and divisions, made up the audience. J. S. Miller, chairman of the committe which had charge of the rangements for the meeting last night, was chairman of the meeting of last night.

Members of the board of directors had seats on the platform during the exercises. Resolutions of a congratulatory nature were presented by three of the organizations of the association--the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts and the Sunday School class. The Tribute from the latter, represented by Miss Evelyn Epstein, was in the form of an original poem, written especially for the occasion and dedicated by Mr. Samter. Benno Levy represented the Boy Scouts and Ruth Jacobs the Girl Scouts.

Retolutions Presented Joseph Harris on behalf of the com- mittee, read the resolutions, which were as follows: "Whereas. It is the good fortune ofthe Young Men's Hebrew sociation to have at its head one whose intense interest in Jewish communal affairs, sincere devotion, sterling character and remarkable energy, 19 largely Instrumental in the maintenanco of that organization and "Wheras, The splend'd home which Is the center where from radiates Jewish though, energy and culture, has been made possible largely through the whole-headted aid and assistance of our beloved leader Samuel Samter: and "Whereas. Through the grace of the Almighty God he is celebrating his Cuticura Soap -The HealthyShaving Soap Caticare Soup shaves without mug. Everywhere WIDE-AWAKE SANTA CLAUS CALLS UPON U. S.

MAIL AVIATOR TO HELP HIM OUT passing over some of Santa, Clause United States mail avia- seventieth birthday anniversary, be It "Resolved. That we, the members of the Young Men's Hebrew Assoc ation, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, express to Samuel Samter, our headtlest gratulations on' his Seventieth Anniversary, and our sincere wishes for a prolonged life of health, happiness, prosperity and continous activity for the betterment of mankind and be 1: further "Resolved, That upon this occasion we express to Mr. Samuel Samter, deep and sincere gratitude for all' tha: he has accomplished for the Young Men's Hebrew Association." The resolutions were signed by the entire committee, including J. S. Miller, Max J.

Finkelstein, Joseph M. Harris, Henry Pol ack, Max Friedman, Jerome I. Meyers and Samuel Riskin. In his presentation eddress Mr. Finkelstein, speaking for the associatian as a whole referred to the remarkable part Mr.

Samter has played in the uphullding of the organization. of his guidance in every movement in which it took part. Mr. Samter Responds Attorney Kabatchnick's address dealt with Mr. Samter's life as one of the prominent citizens of the community, and of the part he has taken in every movement that has as its object the welfare and progress of the city.

Mr. Samter, visibly moved at the ovation he received. spoke briefly in response. The tribute was not so much to him alone, he said, but to the character of his associates on the board of directors. He also reviewed briefly his recent trip to Europe.

Mr. Miller during the evening read scores congratulatory telegrams sent to Mr. Samter by members of the Y. M. H.

A. out of the city for holidav. Music was furnished by the Clef Club. The loving cup presented by Mr. Finkelstein has the following inscription.

"A token of appreciation from the Young Men's Hebrew association, Scranton, Pa. to Mr. Samuel Samter, December, Liederkranz, Casino, Monday night. Novel Christmas Dance commencing 8:30 P. M.

Club members and friends cordiallv invited. -Adv. KANE DIES AS RESULT OF SIDEWALK ACCIDENT Suffering a fracture of skull when he slipped and re'l on the sidewalk in the 400 block of West Market street late Friday night, George Kane. we'l known North Scranton man, died early Saturday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Reilly, of 822 West Market street.

Mr. Kane in falling struck his hend against the curh. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with a requiem high mass in Holy Rosary church at 9:30 o'clock. Mr. Kane, who was well known throughout the city, is survived by four brothers, Edward, ames, Charles' and Thomas, and four sisters, Mrs.

Reilly, Mrs. ames J. Crogan, of Wash-1 Ington. D. C.

Mrs. Anthony Kane, of Pittston, and Miss Charlotte Kane, of North Scranton, "What makes you so late with the milk these mornings?" asked Mrs. Bolton. "Well. you see, ma'am." answered the milkman, "the law doesn't allow us any more than 25.000 bacteria to the gallon.

an' you wouldn't believe harm long it takes to count Scotsman. the little tor, to make certain they reach their destination in time for Christmas. TAYLOR TAYLOR MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF MRS. EMANUEL OWENS Howells and Gomer Jones. Hose Company Officers.

TAYLOR, Dec. funeral of Mrs. Emmanuel Owens of our best known residents of this p'ace. was held yesterday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Richard R.

Roberts, of West Taylor street. Long Be before the appointed hour for the service the residence was crowded with friends and relatives who had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect the memory of the deceased. pressive service was conducted at the house by Rev. W. T.

Williams, pastor of the First Congregational church, of which the deceased was A faithful member, and Rev. C. G. Langford, of the Calvary Baptist church. During the services at the house Mrs.

W. H. Peterson rendered a number of excellent solos. The many beautiful floral offerings received from relatives and friends manifested the esteem and respect in which she was regarded. terment was made in the Forest Home cemeterower bearers were: Mrs.

Elmer T. Daniels, Mrs. Me Margaret Williams, Mrs. Fred James, Mrs. Henry W.

Howel's, Mrs. George Morris, Mrs. Emilyn T. Jenkins and Miss Annie Watkins. Pall bearers were: Thomas G.

Francis. J. G. Howelle, Marwan Lloyd. Thomas J.

Hughes, Henry W. The Century Hose company. No. 2. elected the following officers at rerent meeting for the ensuing year: President, David Thomas: dent, E.

T. Daniels: recording tary, H. Howe'ls; Anancial secretary, H. W. Fitch: treasurer, J.

F. Tuhbs; foreman, Arthur White: chief, Otto Soar: renresentatives Firemen association, W. Fitch, E. T. Daniels and David Jones, Former Connel'man Dies.

James Mora. aged 55 years. a well known resident and ex-councilman of the First ward. died on Friday nigrt at his home at 152 Oak street after an illness of several days, He is survived by his wife and seven children, name1v, John. of Syracuse.

N. Anna. Mary. Elizabeth. Josenh.

Julian and Andrew. of Taylor. The funeral will be held held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with services at the St. John's church. Interment in t.

oJhn's ceme- tery, NEWS PRIET. At the Calvary Baptist church on Monday evening, the cantata, 'Santa Clans Junior." will be given by the children of the Sundav school under the direction of Chorister Harry Evans. Mr. and Mra. Amos Reider of Binghamton, N.

are the guests of the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reider. of West Taylor street. George Davtes, a student at the Untversity of Pittsburgh, is sending the holidays with relatives in town.

Attorney and Mrs. C. J. Wing and daughter are spending the Christmas holidays with relatives at Lake Ariel. The family of the late Mrs.

Jane Dunstone wish to express their sincere thanks for the kindness shown by their their many friends and neighbors during late bereavement and the many beautiful floral gifts received.Adv. Miss Edith Powell. of Main street. is visiting relatives In New York during the Christmas holidays. Mr.

and rMs Milton M. Ecans and son, William, of Binghamton, N. are visiting relatives' here for the holldays. A camel carrying 500 pounds on Its back is nearly equal to two average horses. The Natiuity Gushed is the earth.

The ambient air is wonder-fillrd. In the silent night, the waiting shepherds Mere thrilled, as heralded by wing-rd sounds A burst of glory shone, and from its midat An angel spoke---' Brinice, God's son is horn." And then--the star of Bethlr apprarid, To guide thrm as P'er since Hits time, The risen Christ hath Ird the sons of May the joys of this Binine birth and day be ever yours. Robert Emmet Pendergast Christmas, 1921 PSYCHOLOGY WILL AID PHYSICIANS This Knowledge Needed for Applying In Practice, Says Dr. Rust BENEFIT TO HUMANITY Mental Sciences Are Helping Many People to Regain Health "The best physicians of this century will be the men, who, in addition to courses in medicine, will their reguiar take the courses in psychology and mental science and will add this knowledge to that which they have and make use of it all in actual practice." Rev. C.

H. Rust declared in a sermon on "Will the Christmas Healine Christ TIltimately Disnlace the cientifc Physician?" at Immanuel Baptist church last night." Music formed an attractive feature of the service. M. D. Butruce dered two cello solos: Miss Anna Serenson, a soprano solo; W.

A. Viglione, a tenor solo, and the augmented chorus choir was heard in two Christmas anthems. Dr. davanced the thought that the Christmas Christ was the healing Christ. He spoke in part as follows: "No true interpretation of faith in the healing Christ, whom we believe did actually heal by the power that still resides in the universe, and the apnication H's power to the needs of the human body, will ever reasonably lead man to discard the services of the scientific physician, will Never Replace Physician ments and human normal needs.

W111 Not Ridictle Mental Science "This physician will not ridicule or "The knowledge and understanding of the higher laws of mind and spirit which may come to men and women of research and may be applied: sensibly to human needs, will never replace the scientifc physician. There are no laws which make him superfluous day, and as long as this material verse is a fact in the midst of a mental, moral and spiritual consciousness. and all a unity. there will be a place for the man who seeks to understand all these laws and will daily follow them to help otherg get well. "The master of psychology, or laws of the mind, will never make the scientific physician superfluous.

Well balanced people will have confidence In the physician who apply pavchologv in actual practice. and will follow their ndvice more enthusiastically than ever. They will never imagine that faith demands that they refuse to have them, but rather that it demands that they consider them. "Physicians will encourage a Anely balanced study of mental sciences by all their patients and will ask them to make the most of this study in Ing health. of course, no one knows securwhat the surprises of the future will be.

we do not know what humanity may learn of laws and forces yet unknown. which will heln one and all to he healed and be happier and to live longer, but WA venture the prediction that the scientific physician will be elad to recognize And use every reliable force and law that may be found to deal successfully with human ail- taboo mental sciences. or spiritual thereaneutics as A whole. but will understand. the universal law which underlies all such svstems and will know where It and will use it to the utmost in his daily practice AS a d'- vine compliment to the nhysical sol.

ences which he is devoted to. He will sift out the delusions and the credulous and will revently co-orerate with every nower and law in God's world to heln humanity. "He will not, however. declare that all is spirit because it is not so: he will not state thot all is mind: he will not state that all things are nossible to him who has faith rewardless of conditions, but he will believe in the annlication of faith. the power of the euh-conscious mind, the power of snirit and a'l forces which can be used hv the human personality to secure results for health and success in life.

"The nsvchological, mental science. nAW Colence thou ht movements and even Christian are forcing the nhvsician to move away from their careless and dormatic use of harmful to find not only some truth in these mental and in spiritual thereaneutice, but to And same better wav of curing people than the old ignorant way of drug hysteria. Colleges WIl Enlarge Carrion's. "We are also concluding that it will not be long before our medical colleges will enlarge curricula to include the study of psycho-analysis, psychotheraunv and all Investigation of mental attitudes. hvsteria.

nervous and functional diseases and no man will of Imagine that he is ready for the work a scientific physician unless he has in addition to all his other prenaratory study, taken a full course in these advanced mental sciences. "It is demanded of people. however. that they have well halarced minds in this entire matter of health. We must not be Ignorant of the fact that the world is a unity and all its laws are divine.

That the understanding of and co-operation with physical laws is just as much divine science as the same of mental and spiritual laws. but no person has normal attitude toward life unless he unifles them all and co-operates with all. Absolutely refuse to be swung to extremes or to false alternatives." OBITUARY FUNERAL TOMORROW OF HUGH V. HARRINGTON The funeral of Hugh V. Harrington, veteran employe of the Scranton Railway company, who died at 2 o'clock Saturday morning at the family residence, 1029 Oak street, will be ducted tomorrow morning.

The cortege will move from the residence 9:15 to Holy Rosary church, where at 9:30 o'clock a high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in the Cathedral cemetery. In the death of Mr. Harrington. North Scranton loses one of its best known residents.

For twenty-four years he had worked as a conductor for the Scranton Railway company and was acquainted with thousands of men, women and children in every section of the city and county. He was a member of Scranton Aerie, No. 314. Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Woodmen, and Scranton Division No. 168, Amalzamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America, holding office many times in the local division.

Mr. Harrington was also a communicant of Holy Rosary church and was a member of the Holy Name and other societies of that parish. Death, due to pneumonia, which developed from a heavy cold contracted week ago, caused his death. The deceased is survived by two sons and one daughter, Gerald and Roy Harrington, the latter well known as a boy soprano, and Miss Mildred Harrington. One sister, Mrs.

Patrick Dougherty, and five brothers also survive: Joseph. Thomas. John, Edward and James Harrington. RUTH SOPROEDER. Ruth Evelyn Schroeder, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Schroeder, 218 Van Buren avenue, died yesterday morning, after an illness of only two days. MRS. MARY TISA FREEMAN The death of Mrs. Mary Tise Freeman, a former resident of this city, occurred Friday at her home in Brooklyn, N.

Y. Word of her death was received in this city yesterday, but no details were given message. The body will be brought here this afternoon. The funeral will be held tomorrow and burial will be made in Forest Hill (gemetery, but definite ar- Connolly Wallace Co. Connolly Co.

Scranton's Shopping Center MONDAY, DEC. 26 Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year Connolly Wallace Co. Connolly Wallace Co. rangements have not yet been pleted. Mrs.

Freeman Is survived by her husband, Truman Freeman, of Brooklyn, and one sister, Mrs. Clarence Reynolds, of Bethlehem. MRS. FRANCES GETS Mrs. Frances Getz, aged eighty -three years, died after a brief illness at home of her son, Louis Getz, 817 Prospect avenue.

The following sons and daughters survive her: Richard, Louis. Charles and Mrs. Fred Mott. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence. Rev.

Mr. Euchler, of the Christ Lutheran church, will conduct he 'services, Interment will De in Dunmore cemetery WILLIAM KLEESE. William Kleese, well known West Scranton resident. who died at the West Side hospital Friday evening. will be buried at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from his home.

126 South Rebecca avenue. Mr. Kleese was born at Archbald, but for the past twenty years was a resident of West Scranton. He was a member of the Street Car Men's union. Surviving him are two daughters, Myrtle and Elfrieda: his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Wil. liam E. Kleese; one brother, James, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Irwin, and a brother-in-law, George C.

Nimmo. Burial will be made in the family vault at the Forest Hill cemetery. MRS. JULIANNA MILLER. Mrs.

Julianna Miller, of 1031 North Irving avenue, aged about seventy years, died Friday evening at her home, following a brief illness. Surviving her are one son, Charles. and two daughters, Mrs. Philip Schroeder and Mrs. Lena Mayer, also one sister, Mrs.

Christine Mechler, and two brothers, Louis and Philip Goerlitz. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in the Dunmore cemetery. It is requested that flowers be omitted. FLORRY BAUMAN.

Florry Bauman, popular South Scranton young man. aged about twenty-five years, died at his home, 936 Hemlock street, last evening. He was ill but a short time. is survived by his parents. Mr.

and Mrs. John Bauman. and four brothers, August. Frank, Paul and and Harold; four sisters. Cecil.

Clara, Irene and Helen. neral announcement will be made later. MISS MINUETA PILGER. Miss Minueta Pilger. aged 23 years.

of 132 Green street, Dunmore, died terday morning at 7:20 o'clock. She is survived by her mother and the fol. lowing brothers and sisters. William. George.

John. Alice, Kermit, Edna and Mrs. Albert Modles. The funeral will be held from the home, Green street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Dunmore cemetery.

MRS. EMMA C. THOMAS. Mrs. Emma C.

Thomas, of A1- bert Thomas, of 1102 Bryn Mawr street, aged thirty-nine years. died at her home Saturday night at 6 o'clock. Death followed a two vears' illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by the fol'owing brothers and sisters, William Stumm, local mounted officer: Mrs. Kate Scharer.

Mrs. Crow, Rite. 1 10, N.Y.: Wendell Phillips, of this city. The funeral will be hed from the tome tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Rev. Fisher will officiate.

Burial will be made in the Washburn Street cemetery. THOMAS L. OWENS. Thomas Owens, aged sixty-three vears. died at the West Side last night.

4. He resided at 226 North Promley avenue with his sister. Mrs. Jervis. Besides Mrs.

Jervis. he is survived bv another slater. Mre, Tohn T. Tones. The body wag taken to the undertaking parlors of John W.

Evans. Funeral announcement will be made later. LUZERNE COUNTY IN GRIP OF CRIME WAVE (Continued From Page One) late Friday when her steps were halted hy a revolver shot. H'gh school boys who passing the house on the way home from a basket hall game, hurried to the house in time to hee a man slink from behind some bushes and make hie escane. A search of the premises was made but no Intruders could found.

Evidence that an attempt had been made by burglars to enter the house was discovered. It is presumed that the burglars were frightened away at the approach of Miss Mills and that the shot had served as a warning of her approach. Carry Away Half Ton Safe One of the most bold burglaries recorded in the city was that of late Friday night when the safe in the Balles home was taken from the house, loaded into a Peerless coupe, stolen earlier in the evening from the garage of Abe Fierman nearby, and taken to a point in the rear of Sans Souci park in Hanover township, and looted of $500 in money and Jewelry valued at $2,500, most of the latter having been the property of Mr. Balles' wife, who died a short time ago. Neighbors saw the automobile at the rear of the Balles home shortly before JOIN OUR Christmas Thrift Club Now Open For Membership Deposit .25 Weekly--Receive at the End of 50 12.50 and Interest Deposit .50 Weekly-Receive at the End of 50 25.00 and Interest Deposit 1.00 Weekly--Receive at the End of 50 50.00 and Interest Deposit 2.00 Weekly-Receive at the End of 50 100.00 and Interest Deposit 5.00 Weekly--Receive at the End of 50 250.00 and Interest Deposit 10.00 Weekly- at the End of 50 500.00 and Interest Union National Bank Corner Lackawanna and Washington Aves.

Scranton, Pa. midnight Friday night. In the dark they failed to see that he safe was being carted away. Three men are said to have been in the party. They moved the heavy safe through two rooms and carried It across the back yard and placed it in the waiting machine.

The safe was found yesterday. Beside It was found three sledge hammers, stolen it is said, from the high Valley Coal company. These were used in pounding open the safe. Nothing of any value was left In the safe when it was found by the police The men covered their tracks nO wel, that the police have no clue upon which to work. The Fierman bile was found yesterday, morning deserted along a the central city.

Brick Through Window Some time between 2. o'clock and daybreak a brick was thrown through the window of the Job jewelry store. Four police officers patroled the tion South Main street a block away when the robbery was committed. The police believe the window was broken while a street car as passIng as no one has been found who heard the noise that the falling glass must have made. Investigation proved that several wrist watches, a silver whiskey flask, a silver cigaret case and some expensive combs were stolen from the window A silver mesh bag was found on the sidewalk just below the big hole the window.

The police believe this was dropped by the burglar In his haste to get away. Enter Policeman's Home That even policemen, whose duty it Is to guard property, were not overlooked in the crime wave was evidenced when Patrolman Jullus Fleschute, of the Kingston police department, found, upon his return from duty yesterday morning, that his home had been tered by a burglar or burglars. A costly revolver was the only thing missed by the patrolman after a search of his home. Entrance was gained by breakIng a pane of g'ass and then unlocking the window. in all the other burglary cases, 40 DAD SPRUESS CO.

extend to their friends everywhere best wishes for A MERRY CHRISTMAS the 1. uders made withcut leaving any Work Near mysterious case good their escape clue. City Ball was reported from thy talior shop of A. Abruzzese on North Washington street. directly opposite the City Hall.

It to believed this place was entered bet een 10 and 11 a o'clock o'clock that Friday night night. At about 11 two state police, working on another onse, are known to have been in the vicinity of the shop. and it is be leved that they frightened the burglars. Entrance Was gained by climbing through a transo: over front door. This door is within a hundred feet of East Market street, one of the main thoroughfares of the city, and brightly lighted all night.

Nothing was taken from the place. A number of suits of clothes, finished for customers in time for Christmas, were in the shop when the place was entered. Salad literally means salted, and te a direct descendant of the Latin word sal, or salt..