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Scranton' Daily SCRANTON, TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1932 Scranton Foremott fteunpap Last of Honesdale Idle Miner Victim Of Secret Assault Chicago Stage Set for G. 0. P. Convention; New Stadium Ready for 15,000 Spectators Woman and Girl Hurt in Holiday Motor Accidents i Cm gy'M 'Wmmmmm Buttons Up Its Overcoat 1 TTvh Civil War Soldiers Observes Birthday Memorial Day Carries Double Significance for Dr. Robert W.

Brady, Nonogenarian HONESDALE, May 29. Memorial day carried a double significance for Dr. Robert W. Brady, surviving commander and member of Capt. James Ham post No.

198, G. A. the day being his ninetieth birthday. Dr. Brady carries the weight of years lightly and walks with the agility of a man twenty five years his junior.

A reason for this is that he might know where the "Fountain of Youth" Is located in Florida, for he and Mrs. Brady spend their winters in the sunny South. They have just returned from Lakeland, where they spent last winter. First and Last Leader Dr. Robert W.

Brady has the rare distinction of not only being the last commander and only surviving member of Capt. James Ham post No. 198, O. A. Honesdale, which office he held for nearly forty years, but he was the first commander of the post, organized Nov.

27, 1880, at Honesdale. The other officers and charter members, all of whom have died, W. E. Greeley, senior vice commander; Charles E. junior commander; LeOrand Wright, adjutant; R.

N. Torrey, quartermaster; W. T. Lobb. chaplain; Joseph E.

Williams, officer of the day; James' E. Ball, officer of the guard; Jacob F. Katz, H. E. Prouty, H.

Q. Reefer, Isaac H. Ball, N. C. Kirk, S.

D. Tompkins. John Ammerman, Joseph Dilger, H. T. Jus tin, Andrew Jackson, A.

R. Howell, t. O. Hines, W. T.

Keene, John Hallett, Mortimore Brandemore, and. Coe F. Durland. The post reached its peak in memoersmp wnen am) veterans oi the Civil war were enrolled. Dr.

Brady was in a number of engagements and has a very interesting war record. He enlisted from Wayne county on Dec. 28, 1863; to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the United States service at Fortress Monroe, and was commissioned assistant surgeon of the 139th regiment, New York volunteer infantry, Col. Samuel H. Roberts, commanding.

Dr. Brady was honorably discharged at Hart's Island, N. June 19. 1865, by reason of muster out of regiment. He reenlisted June 27, 1865, to serve during the war end was mustered in as surgeon, with rank of major of the 96th regiment, New York volunteer infantry, Col.

Stephen Moffit, commanding. He was with the regiment until its discharge, Feb. 6. 1866. Born in New York on May 30, 1842, Dr.

Brady was graduated, from the Albany Medical college in December. 1863, and at once passed a rigid examination for the position of assistant surgeon, enlisting the same year as above mentiored. He was at all times in front with his command, nartic PITTSTON, May 30. Adam 3 Martin, 58, 52 UnKn street, In kerman, an idle mine worker, re tired early last night but at midnight he was aroused from his slumber by the shock of something hitting his head. 3 He turned on the light in his bedroom and was shocked to find a severe scalp laceration and blood flowing down the side of his face.

Constable Joseph Flnnerty, was summoned and removed Martin to Pittston hosipcal where his condition today wv, reported as good. Martin is unable to give 3 3 Constable Finnerty any "aid in 3 solving the mysterious assault. Blame Incendiary In Blaze at Home West Pittston House Is Badly Damaged PITTSTON. May 30 Fire, believed bv the authorities to have been of in cendiary origin, badly, damaged the interior of the home of Guiseppi Ago lino. 4 Luzerne avenue, West Pitts ton, at 2:35 o'clock this morning.

The loss Is estimated at (6,000. Officer William Jacobs, while making his discovered the dwelling on fire aud summoned th: West Pittston hose company. When the firemen arrived on the scene the interior of the home was a mass of flames, and thev battled for four hours before the fire was extinguished. Firemen Overcome Efficient work on the part of the hose company kept the blaze confined to the interior of the dwelling, nreventing it from spreading to nearby Walter Bryden. a member of the hose company while holding a line of hose, was overcome from smoke, but was quickly revived.

When the fire was extinguished, Fire Chief Sheldon Kresge and mem bers of the department discovered traces of incendiarism and notified State Fire Marshal Leo Pope, who is conducting an investigation. Mr. Agolino and members of his family were not at home at the time the fire broke out. They left, here yesterday for New York to attend commencement exercises at a New York school, where one of his sons is to be graduated tomorrow. Dr.

Braunsteip Speaks At Memorial Services FOREST CITY. May 30. Dr. Leon Braunsteln. Scran ion, Americanism officer of the Eleventh district.

American legion. was the principal speaker, here this morning at the annual memorial services in the park. Dr. Braunstein briefly summarized the hardships of the Civil, Soinlsh American and World wars. He said that the responsibility of the nation is to care for the widows and orphans who are left in need because of the conflicts.

He also urged adequate preparedness in times of peace In order to thwart any nossible warfare action from an envious, nation. He concluded by reciiing "In Flanders Field." The program was under direction of the Forest City American legion past. Maoon's overcoat just when all other Plans for the 1932 republican national convention In Chicago nave centered on preparation of the great Chi' eago Stadium, which replaoes the old Coliseum the city's political arena. Arrangements have been made for seat Ing 15,000 spectators in addition to the approximately 1,200 delegates, hundreds of newspaper men and others. As, aignment of spaoe for delegates and newspaper men has been made according to the above floor plan for the first floor and first balcony.

There are two other balconies arranged In setback style from the first floor. Interior and above. society of the parish. Surviving are ipating in all' engagements until his Both Victims Run Down By Machines on High ways; Others Escape in Collision CARBONDALE, May 30. Two persons a woman and a child, were injured in motor accidents here this morning.

At 10:45 o'clock, H. E. May. 37 Washington street, driving south on route No. 106, struck Mrs.

Theresa Muira, 114 School street, Childs. The driver took the Injured woman to the office of Dr. E. A. Leopardi, North Main street, where she was treated for bruises of the left hip and leg.

The driver appeared at police headquarters and was notified to' be present in police court on Friday eve ntost According to the driver. Mrs. Mulra was walking along the highway in company with two women at the time the accident occurred. Her injuries are not serious, and she was later taken to her home. Previous to this mishap', Robert Nevins.

296 Dundaff street, while driving past 185 Dundaff street struck Mary. 5 year old daughter, of Brizlo Crlsale. The victim was reV moved by the driver to the General hospital where she was treated by Dr. Harold L. Casey.

The child incurred brush burns of the legs, arms, and face. The driver will appear in police court on Friday evening. Eugene'. Ward, 15, 4 McLaughlin place, reported to Police Chief John F. Murphy at 30 o'clock this morning that his valuable bicycle had been smashed by a motorist en North Main street.

The license he gave to the police is reported to belong to John Nolan, 42 Pike street. A teletype message was sent out by Sergeant H. Baylon last night to the effect that a license teg No. 80X33 had been stolen from the Anthracite garage, River street. The complaint was made by George Robinson, owner of the garage.

The police are making a checkup on the case. Guy Miller, 45 Orchard street, while driving his car on Grove street "at 10:50 last night crashed into a coach owned by Cecil Varco, which was parked opposite his home, 53 Grove street. Varco held Miller to blame. and the case will be heard in traffie court on Friday night. Taylor Zi Taylor's Honor War Dead Parade.

Precedes Exe cises at Cemeteries TAYLOR, May 30. Preceded by a parade of members of the American It gion. Spanish War veterans, borough Dolice. board of education, council ana legion baseball association, headed bv the Taylor band over the principal streets of the borough, appropriate exercises marked the fitting tribute paid Taylor's war heroes today at both the Memorial and Forest Home cemeteries Appropriate nrograms featured th day's observance. 'At the Memorial cemetery at 10 o'clock the Rev.

Josepii Mason, pastor of Primitive MethodUt church, was the principal speaker. Post Commander Walton M. Evans was a charge. The Rev. P.

W. pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church, delivered the invocation and benediction. A firing sauad, with B. Llewellyn in command, gave the salute and the taps were sounded bv buglers Gordon Coombs and William O.

Event, The Rsv. Elcazer Davles. pastor, oi. Welsh Baptist church was the principal speaker of the exercises held in the Forest Home cemetery at 11 Burgess John A. Evans delivered the address of welcome.

Remarks were mado by Commander M. W. Evans; Jea.i Llewellyn gave an interesting reading; the community choir led by R. E. Wit kins rendered several anthems.

Roa call of the dead was given by Com' mander Evans; salute by the flrlntf squad and taps bv Buglers Coombs and Evans. The Rev. H. Lowrv. pastor of Taylor M.

E. church delivered, the Invocation and benediction. Wreaths were placed on the graves of all war veterans, which included that of Parley Hughes. Taylor's only Revolutionary war veteran who had the distinction of being one of Washington's body guards. The exercises at both cemeteries largely attended.

Legion Post Auxiliary Entertains Tomorrow TAYLOR. May 30. Members of the American Legion auxiliary have completed plans for their benefit card party on Wednesday evening In the Taylor Engine company. No. 1, hall.

Nothing has been left undone by the committee In charge to make the affair a success and an enjoyable one for all who attend. Prizes will be awarded for each table. Non players' prizes also will be given. The proceeds derived from the undertaking will go toward the auxiliary child welfare fund, LOST White Face Boston Bull dog! Reward if returned to 148 Taylor street or Phone 105 R. Taylor Briefs TAYLOR, May 30.

Beginning on June 9, the local Jr. O. D. A. Uj council No.

81, will resume Its summer schedule, meeting on the second and fourth Thursday nights of each month. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Thomas, Painted Post, N. have been spending a few days with the former's par ents, Mr.

and Mrs. William V. Thomas, South Main street. Mr. and Mrs.

Martin Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coombs and John Carroll, West Taylor street, enjoyed a motor trip to Gettysburg Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goodwin.

IB' dicott, N. have been the guest of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Marsh. 8 torn street.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Davis, East Drove street, has been brightened by the recent birth of son. Mr.

and Mrs. G. H. GendalL daugh ter, Mary, and son Robert RockvUM Center have been the guest etf Mrs. Oeadall's mother, Mrs.

Oathertoo Francis, East Oroya street, for a fnr Joseph Williams, Rarrlsburf, spent Memorial day with his parents. U. and Mrs. Xnoah Williams, Vast Tutor itreet, Strange As It Seems They're buttoning up the U. S.

S. people have shed theirs. Here you outer coverings on the tail end of the Akron, at the Goodyear Zeppelin duralumin main frames In position, feet total length. Sekol William F. Sekol, 1011 Vine This afternoon at 2 o'clock from parlors of William Price Son, 219 Jefferson avenue.

Interment will be in Washburn Strtet cemetery. In addition to survivois previously men tioned, he leaves his widow. Stewart Arthur Stewart. Lvon Mountiin, N. Y.

This afternoon at o'c'ock in home of Mr. and Mr. James Card, 728 Oak street, Old Forge. Interment, Marcy cemetery, Duryea. Nebesky Mrs.

Maiy Nebesky, 1306 Stafford avenue. This morning at 9:30 o'clock in St. Mary's Assumption church, interment. St. Mary's No.

cemetery. Walsh Helen Walsh, 947 East Drinker street, ounmore. This mo ruing at 9:30 o'clock In St. Mary's unbroken, however, became of the rule that the existing record must beaten by at least half a nautical mile per hour in order to displace it. On that occasion.

Wood missed the world record by 0.03 of a second, or 5.2 feet. A few days later, on Feb. 5, VWood succeeded In breaking the record by 1.489 atatute miles per hoiuv His two runs over the nautical mile averaged 111.712 stauute. miles an hour, or 97.013 nautical jnfles. Charlee Hammye'f Baeter momlng breakfast of 68 era in.

Toledo, Ohio, Funerals dock see workmen applying the first of the navy's giant dirigible, sister ship of the at Akron, O. With eight of tho the Macon now has 460 feet of Its 785 church, Interment, St Catherine's cemeter); Moscow. Rosensteel Mrs; Samuel 2129 Pittston avenue. Wednesday morning at 9:30, o'clock in St. John's church.

Interment, St. Catherine's cemetery, Moscow. Lowe Thomas Lowe, 901 Park street. This afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Interment, Shady Lane cemetery Carden Michael 'Carded, 1519 Ross avenue. This morning at 9:30 o'clock in St.

Vincent de. Paul church. In terment." Mount Carmel cemetery, Dunmore. Kerrigan r'. John Kerrigan, 1655 Ruane Tliis morning from O'Dorinell's funetai home, 1806 Brick avenue.

Requiem mass at 9:30 o'clock in Holy Rosary church. Interment, Cathedral Sixty five per cent of the manufactured products used in Argentina are imparted from other coun.ries, By John Ilix restaurant, resulted in two things; It made him uncrowned champion egg eater of Ohio, and rendered him so helpless that he had to be carried from the table. Any reader wanting further proof of anything depicted here should address the author, care of this paper, and enclose a sUpmed and self addressed envelope for "Jjj! TOMOUOWt row Vnitei Stales Govts, kr America exterior views of the stadium appear Thomas White Is Claimed by Death Well Known Scranton Resident Dies Suddenly Thomas J. for more than fifty years a resident of Scranton, died at his home, 436 North Webster avenue, about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. While Mr.

White had been ill health for the past several months his death yesterday came with unexpected suddenness. For many years Mr. "White was employed by the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company before the plant was moved to Lackawanna, N. Y. He was later employed by the Lackawanna Wyoming Valley railroad.

He retired several years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St: Peter's cathedral. In the East Scranton section, where he resided the greater part of his life, he took an active part in all civic enterprises for years. He had a host o( friends in this section of the state. His body was removed last night to the home of his brother, James J.

White, 548 Harrison avenue, from where the funeral will be held probably on Thursday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Peter's cathedral, interment win De in the Moscow cemetery. His only survivor Is his brother. Mrs. Sarah Hamilton Is Taken by Death Mrs.

Sarah E. Hamilton, wife of Albert Hamilton, died at her home. 442 Phelps street, yesterday morning at 0:25 o'clock. She had been ill for the past four weeks. Surviving are her husband, three sisters.

Mrs. Anna Lyons and Mrs. M. J. Crandell.

Uniondale. and Mrs. Louise Saunders. Wilkes Barre; two brothers. Arthur Granville.

Philadelphia, and James Granville. Daleville. The funeral win be held from her late home on Thursday afternoon at 5 ill! RUTH GILLESPIE Among those who reoelved degree Obituary Awarded i ill 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dr. Robert P.

Kreitler, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be in Dunmore cemetery. Robert F. Bradley Dies in Pittsburgh Robert F.

Bradley, a native of this city and a brother of John E. Bradley, general manager of The Times, and of Mrs. Henry M. Bass, West Scranton. died on Sunday nignt at his home of injuries incurred in an accident several months ago.

The body arrived in Wilkes Barrs over the Pennsylvania railroad yesterday afternoon and was removed to the funeral home of William Price Son, 210 Jefferson avenue, from where services will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock and will be private. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. John James Velella Is Claimed by Death John James Veleila, former attache of the Republican advertising department, died suddenly at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 434 Warren street, Dunmore. He was twenty nine years of age. Mr.

Velella was widely known throughout the county in amateur sports and business circles. He was connected with the Dunmore Centrals baseball team for many years and also took an active interest in amateur basketball and football. Mr. Velella had been in failing health for the past year or so but his condition was not such as to con fine him to his home. He attended mass at St.

Anthony's church on Sunday and was around yesterday. Mr. Velella Is survived by his mother. Mrs. Anthony Velella, five brothers and two sisters, Thomas, Samuel.

William. Anthony, Arthur, Mary and Angela. Mrs. Elisabeth Zanr Mrs. Elizabeth Zang, 78.

widow of Peter Zang and mother of Sergt. William F. Zang. of the citv police force, died on Sundav night In the family home. 706 South Irving avenue, after a brief illness.

She was a member of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church and was an honorary member of the Ladies' Aid 4 llli' Photos by Sehrlever CATHERINE MULHEKIN from Marywood collere at the com two sons. Sergeant Zang and Peter Zang two daughters. Mrs. Fred Weber and Miss Minnie Zang; a brother. Jacob Hafner.

East Mountain road; grand son. Walter, and a great grandson, Le Toy. The funeral will, be held on Thiirs day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home and at o'clock in the Hickory Street Presbyterian church. Interment win he. in.

Pitts ton Avenue cemetery. "Mrs. I. M. Carey Mrs.

I. Carey 67, Mill City, died last nignt in her home. She is sur vived by her husband; three daueh ters, Mrs. Asa Nichols, Factoryvllle; Mrs. George Burgess, Tunkhannock and Mrs.

W. May, Milton, two sons, Robert and George, Mill City; eleven grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Avery. Mill City; Mrs. B.

S. Carey, Tunkhannock; Mrs. Daisy Kress, Tunknannock; Mrs. John Pet ers and Miss. Margaret Smalser.

Sayre, three brothers, 1 Frank Smalser, Waverly; Myron and George Lake Wlnola. She was a member of the M. E. church. The funeral, will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

In' torment will be In Fairlawn cemetery. James Gallagher James uauagner died yesterday the home of his daughter. John Laffy, 2609 Cedar avenue, after a brief illness. He was a native of Ireland and a resident of South Scranton toe many He was a member or Joseph's church. Mlnooka, and its Holy Name society.

Surviving are two sons, Michael and John, and three daughters, Mrs An thony J. Scanlon, Mrs. William Bo land, and Laffy. George Kraft George Kraft, 937 Beech street, died yesterday in the fanul.v home after a several weeks' illness Sur viving are his widow, four i Paul, Norbert. Edmund and four brothers, Benedict, Charles and Clarence; a sister, Mrs Henry Mehl.

all of this city. The funeral will be on Thurs day morning at 9:30 o'clock in St. Mary's No. 5 cemetery, James F. Gordon James F.

Gordon died yesterday in the home of his nephew. Edward Gra ham. 212 Henderson street. Old Forge Surviving are two brothers. Thomas and Patrick.

The funeral will be held on Thursday morning with a requiem mass in St. Lawrence church, Old Forge. Interment will be Cathedral ceme tery. Mrs. Mary Flnbacher Mrs.

Mary Flubacher, wife of Werner Flubacher, died yesterday morning in the family home, 115 Nichols street. West Mlnooka. after a brief Illness She was a member of St. Joseph's church, Mlnooka. Her husband Is her only survivor.

The funeral Kill be held on Wednesday morning with a requiem mass at 9.30 o'clock in St. Josepns cnurcn. Interment will be In St. Joseph's cemetery, Mlnooka. Joseph Clcco Joseph Clcco.

30. 1213 Blair avenue. died yesterday in the Mercy hospital. He is survived by His widow, his father, three daughters and two brothers. Th funeral will be held on Thursday morn ing witn a requiem mass at 9:30 o'clock In St.

Anthony's church. Interment will be In Cathedral cemetery. PROBING AUTO FIRE CARBONDALE. Mav 30 Constable George Bursavlch. Fell township, Is investigating the mysterious burning of a car on Sundav isornlns ii: the voods behind the abandoned Buffalo mine.

Tae car was a Cadillac sedan, valued at $2,800 and Is believed to have been stolen from Its owner. The Grattan Slnger Hose company responded and extinguished the tin, but the car was badly damaged. Southend. 'wlH Install floodlights at toe beach to encourage night Codfish caught by Norwegian fish ermen this year weighed more than itu.wo tons in a recent session of the London divorce court 186 decreei were granted. capture, and rendered emcient and faithful service, earning commendation lor nis medical ability.

He was captured at Drewry's Bluff, Va May 16, 1864, taken to Castle Thunder and confined one day; to Hospital No. 21 for one week and thence to Libby prison for about three months, when he was given furlough of three months. He re joined his regiment in September. 1864, staying with it until he was honorably discharged with it in June, 1865. He was then promoted to the surgeon of the 96th New York volunteer infantry until his final honorable discharge, eO.

0. 1866. Dr. Brady was twice married. His present wife, who was Mary A.

Grigg, was united in marri ge to Dr. Brady May 26, 1897, in Brooklyn, N. Y. One daughter, janei, was born to this union. Dr.

Brady practiced his profession lor number or years in Honesdale, He also. conducted a drug Store for some time, selling it to his brother, John, now of Another brother is Dr. Charles R. Brady, Honesdale dentist. Dr.

Brady has held office as town councilman, school president of the board of health and surgeon of the board of United States pension examiners. Dr.A.J.Hoolihan Expires in Avoca Brother to Nun, Priest Dies in Home PITTSTON, May 30. Dr. A. J.

Hoolihan, who conducted a dental office in this city for fifteen years, died this evening at 5 o'clock at his home, 732 Main street, Avoca, follow ing an illness of five months. Dr. Hoolihan was born in Susquehanna, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Hoolihan.

He was graduated from Laurel Hill academy and Temple University Dental school He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and the Holy Name society. Besides his widow, he is survived by a daughter, Alva; two sisters, Sister M. Fedelis, St. Cecilia's Scranton.

and Miss Margaret, Sayre, and a brother, the Rev. James T. Hoolihan, Sayre. Service This Afternoon For William Hartshorn William Hartshorn. 2629 Olyphant avenue, died on Friday night in his late home.

The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with service's in the house in charge of the Rev. L. R. Foster and the Rev. Mr.

Paul, the latter of Plymouth. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Surviving are his a son, William a daughter, Mrs George Rodney, and the following brothers and tisters: Thomas. James. Trevor, Samuel and Harry, Mrs.

Robert Roberts and Mrs. Joseph Myers. Woman Fractures Leg PITTSTON. May 30. Falling on the porch of her nome.

"Welsh street. Se bastopol. Catherine Sammon. 40, incurred a fracture of her left leg tonight. She Is a patient at Pittston hospital.

BROMLEY REACHES TEXAS AMARUXO. Texas. May 36 UP). Harold Bromley. Texas flier who set out from New York early today in an oil burning monoplane on a projected nmstoa flight to Burbank.

landed at the tlmrt here at 9:35 p. (Central Standard time) tonight. He said he would resume the flight to Bur bank tomorrow, i (Rc. II. S.

Pal. OH.) When Gar Wood, dean of American speedboat builders, drove the Miss America' IX faster than any power boat had ever been driven before, on Jan. 27, 1932, he outstepped the Miss England Wt record by such a mail margin that it was not recognised by the Internatlon Yachting Union. 1 Wood drove over a two mile course on Indian Creek, Florida, at an average speed of 110.786 statute miles per hour on that day. The record of the Miss England XI tf 110.233, remained clrvantes vl famous 'wi died ovm sm ti CTTI fat 0Htlio1 (r Lit Degrees i mmcmZm 1 1 Tcc i lVrlf ATE 55 1 nM 5SS at one rw I OTj IMlf! GAR WOOD PWVE.THt A If I Miss America ix fastcr than anv I 0TMER BOAT HAD EVtR ttEN pRtVCN AN0 0,0 me spced mencement In the Strand theater, Scranton, Sunday night ware Mist Bath Gillespie, Pituton, and Mist Catherine Mulherln, WUkea Bam..