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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN. FEBRUARY 6. 1935' Speakers' Group at Testimonia 1 Dinner for John D. Atherton Davis Funeral No Promotion 1 Probe of Relief Board in Allegheny Demanded HARRISBDRO, Feb. 5 W).

LegUlaUve Investigation of the Allegheny County Emergency Relief Board was demanded today For May nard Globe Silk Building V. Sold to Supply Firm Sale of the Globe Silk Company property and building at S09 1S Cedar Avenue to the Scran ton Baker Supply Company, 433 Cedar Avenue, was confirmed last night by Abe Briedberg, a part owner the supply firm. The building, erected In 1906, is a two and Rites to Take Place Thursday Motley Denies Plan to Advance Employment Examiner Former City Councilman Who Died at Age of 84 Will Be Buried in Ma three story brick structure. It will be used its salesrooms and a warehouse after necessary alternation have been made. The purchase price was not disclosed.

by Samuel A. Weiss and James W. Patterson, Allegheny County, Democrats. They Introduced a resolution asking the Inquiry oh these grounds: "1 It is reported that certain groups and individuals have been discriminated against. "2 The Allegheny County Emergency Relief Board recently resigned and have left the affairs of their offices In a very unsettled and unstable condition." nlpwnnd lmptrv OARBONDALE, reb.

5. The fu neral of John D. Davis, 84, former 3 Qj fi f1 Shown above is the speakers' table at the testimonial dinner held Shown above is the speakers' table at the testimonial dinner held city councilman, who died last midnight, will take place from his late Transit Firm's Business Drops Physicians Revive Butler Reports Falling Dunmore Resident last night for John D. Atherton, 75, who has taught In Taylor E. A.

W. Motley, director of the Pennsylvania state employment service, last night denied that W. J. Maynard, 620 Orandview Street, a senior examiner in the Scranton office, is being considered for a higher post, The statement sets at rest rumors that Maynard had passed the civil service examination for supervisor of the local state employment bureau and that he would succeed Edward J. 1651 Main Avenue, present supervisor.

Motley added that Hartzell was appointed to the position as the result of a merit examination. Maynard yesterday refused to deny or affirm the rumor that he had passed the civil service examination. Hartzell, when Interviewed at the employment1 office, stated that he did not wish to comment. Motley came to this city to straighten out a controversy over the position of supervisor of the office on Nov. 21.

last. The following day W. C. Galllgher, acting Supervisor, was transferred to Philadelphia. Maynard and Mrs.

Hugh Jennings divided the supervision of the local office until Jan. 4, when Maynard was appointed acting supervisor. Hart sell was named to the position the following day by Miss Charlotte E. Carr. former secretary of labor and afternoon in the parish house with Taylor Mrs.

Carl Lindsay presiding. Off in Passengers And Revenue Mrs. John Beischer gave a report on the annual meeting of the Wom for The Betmblieas left with Evan Brans. 1ft West Tayles street, ee panel Tajk 129 Phillips Found Uncon Church for fifty two years and has served as teacher and officer for sixty consecutive years. Seated left to right are: Dr.

C. H. Newing, Dr. H. M.

Bailey, Mrs. H. M. Bailey, Franklin Atherton, J. D.

Atherton, Mrs. J. D. Atherton, Mrs. J.

Thatcher, Mrs. E. H. Lowry, the Rev. E.

H. Lowry, Mrs. Daniel lewis; standing, S. J. Phillips, Mrs.

S. J. Phillips, E. Wat kins, Mrs. R.

Watkins, Mrs. John Steever, Dr. H. M. Reed, John Steever, Miss Irma Dailey, Miss Rate Oknstead.

Mrs. W. B. Thomas, W. B.

Thomas, Mrs. Robert Jones, Robert Jones, and Daniel Lewis. an's Auxiliary recently held In Carbondale. Mrs. Philip Mattes, educational sec Figures made public yesterday by scious in Home Philo Butler, director of the Scran ton Transit Company, showed that mmtm Tm maaJ retary, gave a report on the mission study book which Is to be studied dur ing Lent.

In the four month period ending Dec; 31 last, the company carried 98.000 will receive tamed late aitentiem. Atherton Honored 1 At Taylor Banquet Active in Church Work Sewing for the local Red Cross was less passengers and had $33,000 less distributed to the members. In revenue than during the corre the home of Mips Dorothy Evans, Fox spond period of 1933. Found unconscious at his home yesterday afternoon, Orlendo Phillips, 40, 216 Smith Street, Dunmore, was removed to the State Hospital, where he was revived last night, Dunmore police are investigating to determine the contents of a bottle which is said to have been found along side or Phillips. His condition was reported to be Street, on Thursday evening.

a forum period will be held with Dr. Luccock and the Rev. Mr. Leber In charge. Mr.

Butler released the figures In Mrs. Elisabeth Phillips and daugh anticipation of the meeting of the Dr. Pickens to Be Institute Lecturer ter, Sadie, East Taylor Street, are directors of the company within the spending two weeks with the former's For 60 Years next two weeks, when a decision Is son and daughter in law, Mr. and to be reached as to whether the pres Industry under Governor Pir.chot. Samuel Phillips, Parm Beach, ent bus trolley fare schedule will bt fair at the hospital where the diagnosis of his case had not been com TAYLOR, Feb.

5. John Ath4r Fla. It takes 480 janitors to keep the Mrs.1 Henry Rltrle, Dupont, under ton, 75 year old church worker, was Empire State Building In New York went an appendicitis operation in clean. continued or rejected when Its six month trial period expires on Feb. 28.

The regular session of the directors is scheduled for Feb. 18, and, according to Harry H. Dartt, president and honored tonight at a testimonial ban pleted early today. Aged Woman in Serious Emmel Obsequies George Emmel, only son of Mr. and Mrs.

George Emmel, 816 Richmont Street, was burled yesterday from the family home. The Rev. Verner S. Mumbulo, Asbury M. E.

Church, officiated at the services. The casket bearers were: WlUard Eugene, William, and Robert Emmel, Charles Griffin, and Maudalr Jones. Interment was in Abington Hills Taylor Hospital recently. quet in Taylor M. E.

Church in honor Negro Leader Will Talk At Elm Park Church Dr. William Pickens, field aecretm Mrs. William H. Robblns Is lm of his having been affiliated with the Condition From Burns "SKIN SUFFERING proving from an illness in the home general manager of the system, no congregation's activities in an official JOHN D. DAVIS home, 162 South Washington Street, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with services In charge of the Rev.

decision to hold it in advance of that capacity for the past sixty years. of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Lanyon, South Main Street. of the Association for the Advance The condition of Mrs. George W.

date has yet been made. When only 15 years old he was Hess, 75, 1107 Qulncy Avenue, Dun The statistics offered by Mr. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lanyon, named treasurer of the Sunday ment of Colored People, will be the visiting lecturer at the fifth session of the Elm Park Church Mld Wlnter more, who was burned about the body ere made public on the heels of the Blnghamton, K.

spent the week School. For fifty two years he taught yesterday when her apron caught fire action of the Business Professional end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lanyon, South Main Institute tomorrow night at 8 o'clock from a gas stove at her home, was re in the Sunday School and has been a member of the official board for Men's Club of Olyphant, which went ported to be serious last night at the State Hospital. on record Monday night as protesting against any Increase in the present forty years, ten of which he spent as Maltas Meet Columbus Commandery, No, 285, Knights of Malta, met last night In the Green Ridge Bank Building and in tne church.

Dr. Pickens, author, educator and an outstanding orator, will deliver his treasurer to the church. Dr. Charles A. Pulton, pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev.

J. C. Luke, pastor of Syracuse, N. Congregational Church. The Rev.

Mr. Luke officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Davis some years ago. Interment will be In the family plot in Maplewood Cemetery. Born In Ponardawe, south Wales, Mr.

and Mrs. William Golden, who rates. IS UP TO YOU" SAYS POSLAM If you suffer from eczema or a minor skin eruption it's your own fault. The remedy Is right at hand apply Poslam at night and note the great Improvement in morning. The itching ceases and the skin starts to heal.

You can get Poslam at any drug store, 50c Adv. reside on the floor above Mrs. Hess, Mr. Butler said that during th He was elected church trustee thirty years ago on the death of his furthered plans for the Spring cere Street. Green Ridge FREDERICK LINDNER.

Correspondent 1411 North Washington Avenue Phone 7X22 were burned when they went to the four months from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 monial to be held In Wilkes Barre In father and has since served on the woman's aid after hearing her 1934, the company carried 5.848,444 the near future. Sir Knight Com trustee board. lamous orauon, "Lincoln, Pioneer in Emancipation." Dr.

Pickens spoke at last year's institute and his lecture was one of the most popular In series. Supper for institute members will be served at 6:15 o'clock in the church dining room. Reservations should be made by calling the church office. screams. Treatment was given thorn at their home by Dr.

Samuel Freed paid passengers, collecting $455,924.28. In the corresponding period in 1933, mander David J. Bowen was in charge The speakers at the dinner were: of the meeting. man. The Goldens threw a rug he said, there were 5.941,104 paid News Box, People's Drag 8 tore.

8. Phillips, state mine Inspector; the Revs. Judson Bailey, Charles New around Mrs. Hess to extinguish the passengers, with revenue to the com Mr. Davis and his wife came to this counttry on Aug.

1, 1883, and took up their residence in Oarbondale. Almost immediately, Mr. Davis developed a keen interest in local civic affairs and OFFICERS TO MEET flames. pany of $487,835.06. In the 1934 ing, M.

Hunter Re Id and E. H. Lowry. The teachers and officers of the G. R.

Community dub period, he said, the company issued Daniel H. Lewis was chairman. Green Ridge Baptist Church School 125.000 more transfers than In 1933. The Rev. and Mr, I.

H. Lowry, the Rev. and Mri. Judion Balky, the Rev. will hold their regular business meet his venture into the political arena was in 1898 when he was elected to Totals Are Butted Plans Get Together Tentative plans for a get together ing tonight In the church at 6:30 His figures made no distinction be select council from "the Third Ward o'clock.

A supper will be served un tween the bus and trolley fares, the He continued in that capacity until der the direction of the Senior Phila to be held later in the month were thea Class. Superintendent D. E. the Clark Act for third class cities gave the city its present commission Chirle Newlnt, the Rev. M.

Hunter Reid, the Rev. Robert Kellermen, Mr. mnd Mri. John D. Atherton, Prtnklln Atberton.

Mri. Mildred Thatcher, Mr. and Mrt. a J. FMUips.

Mr. and Mrt. Daniel Lewi. Mr. and Mri.

William B. Thomas, Mr. and Mri. William O. Watklni, Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Lanyon Mr. and Mri. Lloyd Dailey. Mr.

and Mri. Ollbert Stone. Dr. and Mra. C.

E. Kdwardi. Dr. and Mrs. A.

W. Samion. Dr. and Mia. A.

X. Kaeer. made last night by members of the THE GLOBE'S WEDNESDAY SPECIAL totals apparently being bulked in the statistics which he released. When city officials meet with the company representatives to discuss the fare Davis will be in charge of the meet Oreen Ridge Community Club at their ing. lorm of government.

Running as the Republican nomi regular meeting in (the Oreen Ridge DEMFSEY RITES HELD nee, Mr. Davis lost out In the general sane JBUuaing question, the figures will be segregated, and it will be seen whether the buses or the street cars suffered the falling Private funeral services were held Members of the committee In charge lection for Tnayor to James B. Mur rin by a scant margin in 1910. Three Dr. Charlei R.

NKholti, Mr. and Mrs. August Relnhardt. Miae Lois Relnbardt, Miss Bliabeth Nsh, Mr. and Mrs.

Rex ford Cardwell. Mr. and Mri. Richard Wat kins Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Roberts. Mr. and last night In the Howard Snowden of tne East Market Street project re a one day sale of off in business. One of the chief points of the asl years later, he sought a seat in Coun ported they believe the property which Funeral Home for Mrs. Ella Francis Dempsey, widow of Thomas Dempsey.

cil on the Republican ticket and was Mrs. William Price. Mr. and Mri. Ocorte tatlon for reduced fares last year was will be necessary to use in widening Marsh.

Mr. and Mri. M. J. Lloyd.

Mr. The Rev. James L. Ware, rector of the transfer question. The company successful.

In ensuing elections, Councilman Davis was returned to of and Mrs. Jamts Powell Mri. William Church of the Good Shepherd offi Nyhtrt. Mn. Bert Beemar.

Dr. Ulrica r. tne street belongs to the city. This will prevent the Immediate start of work on the project as the committee fice and was defeated for the first ciated at the services. The body will had been charging an extra two cents for transfers from street cars to busses.

Under the plan set up for MTAI MB be removed this morning at 7:30 Horger. Mn. Ulrlch P. Horter. Mri.

James E. Watkins. Miss Polly Davis. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Caswell Miss Grace HorsjeT, Miss Christine Rouser, Dr. Helen Houser, Mr. and Mrs. William Jones. Edison Lan will now have to confer with City 0 clock to Newark.

N. where Inter the six month trial, universal free Council. N. E. Pol ley presided.

N. E. Polley ment will be In the Fairmount Ceme transfers were provided, with Holds" time for council In 1932 when the present regime went into local power. Mr. Davis always battled for the rights of the people and what he considered to be just.

His debates at council sessions drew widespread publicity and his fearless action brought tery. straight 8 cent fare on busses, and Guild Ud Session a trolley rate of 7tt cents In token. ASBURY CHURCH PROGRAM The Rector's Guild, Church of the or cents in cash. Jon. Ralph White.

Mr. and Mra. Uriah atsincer. Mr. and Mra.

Stephen Durfcln, Mrs. James Mulligan, Mrs. George J. Powell. Mrs.

Harry Ward and son. Boyd; Mrs. Fred Sturgei, Misi Mildred Lewis, Mrs. WUliam B. Price.

Ralph White. Clarence Miller. Mr. and Mri. Walter Davis.

Mr. and Mrs. John Steevera. Mr. and Mrs.

George Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones Mrs. William Price.

Mrs. Gomer Church Opportunity Night will be Reports yesterday were to the ef Good Shepherd, held its. monthly observed this evening In the Asbury fect that some consideration has been merited praise. For many years, he was superintendent of the department meeting in the parish house yesterday afternoon. The session was opened M.

E. Church. The theme will be given by company officials to a oro Vi 't i T. of streets and public improvements. Widening Our Horizon." The Rev.

posal that the cent token rate be applied to both busses and street Davis, Miss Gre'chen Davis. Mrs. Isaac Stone, Miss Henrietta Morgan, Mtai Doris with a luncheon at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Leon Sllpath and her committee were in He was known as a consistent vote George G.

Summerson will lead the it K. lOK JtJ 5 getter and his repeated victories discussion of the League of Youth. Davis, Mrs. John aowoen. Dr and Mrs.

John Brans. Dr. and Mrs. cars, with a 10 cent cash charge on tiilmmmmm The Church School teachers will be Jones Mils Helen Olater. Mr.

and both. Mrs. Harry Oister. Nelson FnKlger. Miss led by Mrs.

Warren Reese. The aim of this move, It was ex Dorothy Evans. Mrs. M. M.

samson. sr. The Rev. Verner S. Mumbulo will and Mrs.

Geone Smith. Miss Oene Smith plained, was to encourage riding 00 the trolleys and motor carriers. Per discuss the "Life of Kagawa" with the charge. The business meeting was in charge of the Rev. J.

L. Ware. Plans were discussed for raising money for the ensuing year. The committee in charge of activities for the month of February comprises Mesdames Brim son, Meyers, Brader, Beaumont, Calendar, Ellas, Larmouth and Jackson. Mr, and Mrs.

Thomas J. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Vaufhan Morgan. Mri.

John P. Thomas. Mn. Enoch Williams. Mrs.

Bertha adult group. sons buying a quantity of tokens Davis. Mrs. John B. Reel.

Mr. and Mri. John Bovd. Mn. Robert Davis.

Mra John G. Q. P. SMOKER TOMORROW would acquire the habit of riding more readily than if, as at present, they can ride occasionally for prac Tailored Scranton Lace Curtains New Victorian Curtains Ruffled Cottage Sets Miller. Mr.

and Mrs. R. it. Troupe. Mrs.

Otmstead. Miss Kate Olmstead. Mtsa Nina Plans have been completed for the smoker and get together to be held Otmstead. William Sowden. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas H. Jonn. Edward Harris. Mr.

tically the same cash rate as they pay in tokens. proved this. He served as a machinist for the D. H. Company until 1927 when the shop strike was declared.

Although awaiting but few years before being retired on pension, Mr. Davis, a union supporter, went on strike. He was a member of Carbondale Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was a member of the former Welsh Congregational church. Surviving him is a daughter, Mrs. Timothy Jones: a son, David W.

Davis, Pittston; three sisters and three brothers: David James, Mrs. David Evans, Mrs. W. G. Jones and George Davis, this city; Thomas D.

Davis, Battleboro, and Daniel Davis, Watervliet, N. tomorrow evening in the Green Ridge and Mrs. Joseoh Noakei. Miss Sua Harris Mrs. Mary Caswell.

Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Bank Building by the Oreen Ridge Figures for January and February ooraon. Mr. and Mrs.

Alonso Henaersnot. Mra Oomer Jones, Miss Lyn Lowry. Miss Republican club. Former Mayor Fred K. Derby will be the principal speaker.

will have to be analyzed before a decision as to the company's plans can be reached. Dr. Luccock to Speak The first of a series of Wednesday night meetings will be held tonight In the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. The meeting will begin with a fellowship supper at 6: is o'clock. lima Dailey.

Mr and Mra. wuiard Andrews. Mrs. Andrews. Benjamin WlUlami, Attorney Harold Scragg and Daniel Harold Williams.

Mr. and Mn. William H. Hortrer. Titus Evans.

Morris Evans. Bevan will also address the club. An Interesting program has been Henrv coombs, Mri. Edith Peterson, oer aid Reid. Mr and Mra Oeorre PoweU, Urges Care Be Taken arranged and every member Is urged Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Horseman, Oscar Tnotnas, xverett Heets. Of "Common Colds" to attend. The devotional service will be In charge of the Rev. Charles Leber and Robert P.

Jensen. At 7:10 o'clock Dr. Emory W. Luccock, Shanghai. China, TAYLOR BRIEFS Take care of a common cold be WOMAN'S AUXILIARY MEETS TAYLOR, Feb.

5. Midweek prayer cause pneumonia is invariably ore will be the guest speaker. Dr. Luccock The regular monthly meeting of the services of the local Protestant Is pastor of the community Church PAIR Woman's Auxiliary, Church of the Good Shepherd, was held yesterday churches will be held on Wednesday of Shanghai, his address ceded by a cold," Dr. Joseph Stokes, assistant professor of pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, advised last night in a lecf delivered at a meet evening at 7:30 o'clock with the re Legion Squadron Holds Meeting Here Tonight Squadron 121.

Sons of the Legion, will meet tonight In the legion hcad quartes with Henry Shields captain, presiding. The drill corps will sorctive pastors in charge. The Rev E. C. Dewey will speak in the Cal vary Baptist Church on "Thirty one give an exhibition.

Hundred Dollars." Having just returned from attend in? the funeral of a relative In Cleve A meeting of the legion committee serving as advisors of the boys also land, Ohio, Mrs. Thomas Woodward and Mrs. Bessie Moffltt. Storrs Street, ing of the Lackawanna County Medical Society at the Chamber of Commerce Building. Dr.

R. J. Qarvey, president, presided. Dr. Stokes declared that pneumonia does not develop unless the "soil Is made fertile for the pneumonia organism by cold germs." The society formally expressed Its appreciation over the recognition given by The Scran ton Republican to the question of socialization of medicine.

An editorial which appeared In the issue of Jan. 31 on the subject was read by Dr. Charles have left to attend the funeral of an other relative, Mrs. Mary Morgan, in wui oe neid tonight. Fugitives in Poison Rum Case Caught NEW YORK, Feb.

5 W). Salva Cleveland, Members of the Fraternity dub of Men's Boys' ARCTICS Taylor High School have completed plans for their mld Wlnter dano to be held on Thursday evening in Ott's tore Di Benedetto, 42, and his two ballroom. Thompson, secretary. James Algmf. Avoca, Is receiving medical treatment In the Taylor Hos Scouts Give Minstrel sons, Philip, 1, and Michael, 22, under indictment In Utlca, N.

YM in connection wiA poison alcohol deaths, were captured early today In Brooklyn after they had been traced to an apartment by UUca detectives. The three put up a fight when police broke into the apartment and sev f) 1 iLfe pital. .98 To Aid Gimp Treasury Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Francis, West Scranton, visited the former's mother, Mrs.

John O. Francis, East Orove Proceeds of the annual minstrel Street, on Sunday. eral shots were flred, but no one was presented last night by the Boy Scouts hurt. of Scranton at Central High 8chool Stephen SlCgun, a student at 'University of Pennsylvania, is spending Enjoy a foretaste of spring, inexpensively select several of these beautifully styled curtains at a special low price. Rough weaves, tailored lace for use in any Victorian Curtains in dainty marquisettes for bed room use.

Cottage sets full width and length. When you see them we are sure you will agree they are the best curtain values we have offered in many days. Globe Third Fltsr The elder Di Benedetto and one of the sons, PMUp, attempted to escape will be turned into a fund to send worthy scouts to the scout camp at Goose pond next Summer. several days wiVi nil parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Slogun, North Main Street. The Young People's Missionary Society. Methodist Church, will meet in py jumping out of a window, but were captured as they dropped to the A large crowd turned out for the ground. affair which was directed by William R. Clegg assisted by Al Codding ton John Butzner was interlocutor.

Moskowitz Slightly Hurt As Car Runs Into Train Offers Mayor's Bill Special to The Republican IS EPILEPSY CAN IT BE CURED A booklet containing the opinions of famous doctors on this Interesting subject will be sent FREE, while they last, to any reader writing to the Educational Division. Dept. 469, 645 Fifth Ave, "New York, N. Adv. When the automobile he was driv.

ing crashed into a D. H. freight HARRISBCRO, Feb. 5. Representative Russell Phillips, Scranton, to train on the crossing at Marion Street and Sanderson Avenue early to day, Irving Moskowit.

439 Wheeler MEN'S AND BOYS' RUBBERS, 69c pr. LADIES' RUBBERS 79c pr. WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S day presented his bill which would prohibit any mayor of Scranton from seeking, two terms in succession. Phillips' cousin, Mayor Stanley J. Awnue, escaped with minor Injuries.

mis car, however, was badly damaged. uavis, at wnose request the bill wss drafted, was in the House when the Mosicowitz's machine struck the fifth and sixth cars of a fifteen car NO PHONE, MAIL OR C. O. D. ORDERS PLEASE ALL RUBBER GAITERS 98c pr.

train. He refused medical attention according to Motorcycle Patrolman measure was introduced. Addresses Ad Club Donald T. Beaumont, of the advertis CilEllAftniK CAD. ing firm of Beaumont, Heller Sperling, Reading, addressed the joint luncheon of the Scranton Ad iWjJJJ Micnaei Balerius, who Investigated.

SUCCUMBS IN DETROIT CARBONDALE, Feb. 8. Word has teen received of the death of Joseph Scatohlas, a former resident of Fell Township, at his home in Detroit, early yesterday. He Is survived fey Ms parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew SOS Jefferson street, Simpson, and several brothers and sisters. vertising Club and the Anthracite Typo thetae yesterday in the Chamber of Commerce Building. He discussed the Importance of backing up direct mall advertising with newspaper YDS FAK MS Na. Mala Are, MTTSTOW It Ne. Mala St.

novrDiMci 1MS Ne. Mala Ave. CAEBONDAU 1 Sales Are, service Delivered Anywhere SCBANTON It Wf.aa.laf Are. OLYTtlANT lit Lacks, Ave, i.