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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1917 1 SLOVAK SOCIETY AT ANNUAL DINNER I VOLUNTEER IN ALL BRANCHES Navy, National Guard and Reg FIVE CENT LOAF IS BEING SOLD HERE Few Manufactured, Baking Companies Say No Increase As Yet In Prices. THINKS T.R. IS TO LEAD ARMY Dr. Raiguel In Lecture At Second Church, Arouses Enthusiasm By Statement. NO GERMAN, REVOLUTION A double breaster suit with sing le bre aster manners The chief objection some men have to a double breasted coat is that is it always in the way.

ular Army Draw Big Quota of Enlistments. REM MANY WANT TO BE OFFICERS PrYJOkCHttC J(fT Mr) SfKANTbO Although baking companies in Wilkes Barre, Philadelphia. Xew York and other cities throughout the country have discontinued manufacturing the flve cet size joaf of bread, the baking companies 4n Scranton, now manufacturing such a size, will not follow suit, it was learned yesterday. In addition it was ascertained that there is little or no demand for this priced loaf. At the Scheuer Baking company It was said that for the past three years Quartermaster's Reserve Corps Starts Recruiting for All Classes.

Must Come From Without, Possibly From Austria, Declares Speaker. 1 II I 1 Rev. O. W. Wellburn, in khaki, in th 0f the lack EAST SCBANjarJ troduced Dr.

George Earle Raiguel, of 0 demand. It was said by an of 1 Mm Philadelphia, last night at the Second flclal 0f the company that so far the Presbyterian church and Dr. Raiguel company has not found it necessary to NHnipri miiph Imnrasspd bv the inci a A seemed much Impressed by the Inci mm i cm uuwn ine sisa twelve cent loaves. Frank Barger. manager of the Kolb dent.

He said it was a high honor to be Introduced by a man in uniform at. this time and he dwelt at some ngth on the subject. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Women's Guild and there was a large Bakinar company, said his company, which manufactures a five cent loaf. as yet has not cut down on, the size BUT YOU CAN'T SAY THAT ABOUT OURS for here is a coat with single breasted features and a double breasted objective, which is the same as eating your cake and having it, too. The lapels are long drawn out affairs, which tend to lengthen, rather than widen the lines.

The shoulders are close cut another help in the same direction whilst the waist line gently hugs the body. In piping rock flannels of blue, brown, green and gray. Some are half lined, some quarter lined, and some mere skeletons of their former selves. We Get $25 For It audience, with many men among the I of the loaf. Mr.

Barger said the de CPvl. listeners. mand for the five cent loaf is' ex Dr. Raiguel aroused much enthusiasm nKht and that housewives when he said with emphMis that Col that the most economical onel Roosevelt will be allowed to a division to Europe under the Amerl way of purchasing, bread is either in VJ THESE MEN SIGNED TO "DO THEIR BIT" Enlistments In the Navy yester lay: George O. Krigbaum, Shamokln.

Thomas O. Jones, 333 Leggett street, Scranton. Frank Klmanda, Dickson City. Richard A. Mikolon, 508 Kirtiand street.

Francis S. Morgan, 530 Everett ivenue, Scranton. Sterling Jones, Wilkes Barre. Jerome Bonner. Wilkes Barre.

Henry Vetter, Wilkes Barre. Wilfred J. Smith, Wilkes Barre. Sheridan Higgins, Wilkes Barre. James L.

Sorber, Wilkes Barre. Joseph Black, 2650 Frink street, Scranton. D. A. Dailey, 115 Merrifled avenue, Scranton.

Thomas I. Johns, Vandling. Hwgh P. Mulloy, Vandling. Walter Sharkey, Dickson City.

Victor i'orkovitch, Throbp. George D. Whitesell, Kingston. Michael J. Loftus, Wilkes Barre.

VZ I ill HKM can flag. While Dr. Raiguel repeated me ten or ic.v eer said the company, is. planning Increase prices, out aaaea inai, me flour market is in such an unsettled condition thta'we do not know what is going to happen from one day to another. not a little that he has said In former addresses here, as naturally he must.

In going over the world situation, he gave many new angles of view and expressed himself with candour where In his earlier visits neutrality hedged his utterances. "I have always been pro Belgian," he remarked last night, "and I want to see Belgium rehabilitated and indemnified." Possibility Of Be volution. He said with eniDhasis that it is Don't go directly in front of a moving street car. You are taking a chance. Safety TV OA uselessto expect a revolution from I AlOfeODV CrVJ COOK' P1.NEWA KEfOSW JU5T Enlistments in regular army yesterday: Norman English, Forest City.

Alvin C. Tilley, Avoca. James D. Breen, Pittston. William F.

Gilmartin, 324 Seventeenth street, Scranton. within Germany. It must come without, perhaps from Austria. Germany has seen to it that the royal troops have been stationed In Berlin and other great centers. Whenever any disaffec.

tion was noted In the army that division was sent to the trenches. He asserted that there will be no separate peace with Russia, The kaiser and Von Bethman Holweg do not desire it either. What Germany would like is to break up Russia into many small republics. The speaker dwelt particularly on the visit the noted representatives of the allies to United States and scoffed at the idea that it was for "sentiment." One of the things that will First is thinking first. Adv.

ROTARYPROGRAM NOT DECIDED UPON The board of directors pf the Scranton Rotary club, which was directed by the organization in weekly luncheon and meeting yesterday at noon in the Hotel Jermyn to meet last night for the purpose of deciding how the club may aid the government in the event of being needed, outlined no program nor decided definitely on how the Rotarians TfiESIDEAJT OP POMS ire DEATHS i would assist. Another meeting will be Volunteer enlistments Increased here yesterday in both regular army, navy ind national guard. Influenced, doubtlessly by the conscription law, scores if applicants hurried to the recruiting offices and filed applications. There were few rejections. Many of the applicants will be examined today.

The navy enrolled 29 volunteers here yesterday. The army signed up four new recruits, and held a score or more of applicants for examination today. The recruiting office of the 13th Pa. Infantry at 128 Washington avenue, revived fifteen recruits yesterday. Lieut.

names of the applicants at this time is due to the belief of regular army and national guard officers that there will be an exhaustive weeding out of applicants at Madison barracks. Officers believe that about one third of the young men who want to be officers will be commissioned. SLOVAK SOCIETY HOLDS A BANQUET Patriotism and Loyalty To United States Theme Chosen By the Speakers. held. Col.

Ezra H. Ripple, commanding officer of the 13th Pennsylvania Infantry, was the principal speaker at yesterday's, meeting. Colonel Ripple, during his talk, stated that among all the cities he has visited since, the gathering of war be settled by Balfour and President Wilson is with regard to If the conflicting powers of the Pearson and the Standard Oil Interests can be reconciled the United States and Great Britain can go into Mexico not with the flag following the dollar and the pound sterling, but with the dollar and with reasonable alms prepared to give up something for Mexico. Among the subjects the envoys will discuss with President Wilson are pending men to Europe; conscription and the definite status of nationals MRS. HAZEL HOBBS DIES AT HAHNEMANN HOSPITAL Mrs.

Hazel Ellen Hobbs, wife of Raymond Hobbs, of 1417 Dickson avenue, dlAH. tit thn Ttahn.niQnn linanital at Another department In the reserve Leo Courtemanche, recruiting officer army has started recruiting here. Capt, G. N. Douglas, of 1321 Capouse avenue, or the national guard regiment, declared that the number of volunteers WAR TIME MENUS TffK tested menu, which Good Hounl aey ing Institute suggests im the May iuoe wCI be found wonderfully helpful especially fat these day.

The week's tested meals axe given with the food values in calories, AND YET how to lire is only one of the questions Good Housekeeping helps you to solve. The Institute is only one of the many departments, ranging all the way from the newest Paris Fashions to such Fiction as Mary Roberts Rinehart'a latest serial. an officer in the Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve Corps, United States Army, increasing daily, that the local boys 5:30 o'clock Vesterday morning at the age of twenty three years. She wat admitted to the institution on Saturday for surgical treatment. Deceased was well known and her sudden death will be mourned by a host cW friends She was very popular and liked by all that had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

Besides her husband, she is survived is recruiting officer. Applicants for this branch of the service may secure Members of Assembly 184, National Slovak society of St. Adelbert, at its twenty second anniversary banquet in Cipcer's hall. CaDOUse avenue. last application blanks from Capt.

Douglas, clouds, the spirit of patriotism is at the lowest ebb in Scranton. The speaker urged that some live group of men get the. patriotic spirit aroused. "The city lacks leadership," said Colonel Ripple. The address of Colonel Ripple was the outcome 'Of a long discussion, by the club on resolutions whfth provided that the Rotarians pledge themselves to give their fortunes, moral aid, business to the government.

The resolutions were discussed from every angle at the meeting, after which it was unanimously decided that the directors meet last evening to decide on what course to follow. A. J. Kohler, efficiency expert, of New York city, was another speaker. at the above address.

'night, renewed their vows of loyalty Here is the proposition for enlistment In the quartermaster enlisted reserve corps: "Desirable persons qualified to ind those from nearby towns are anxious to Join tne 13th Pa. Infantry before the full quota is obtained. "The boys enlisting now," said Lieut. Courtemanch, "are assured positions with the other local boys, and are sure to remain with the regiment, while, if they wait to be drafted into the service, they are subject to service where aver the department may see fit. Vounteers Have Choice.

"Conscripts will not be entitled to choose their regiment, their work or their branch of the service. They shall be assigned to the branch decided fill the following named positions will be enlisted In the quartermaster enlisted reserve corps for a period of four years, unless sooner discharged by GOOD HOUSEKEEPING May tsnie on tale note everywhere 5 (France only recognizes birth as citizenship). Heed Of Economy. He referred to Lloyd George's definite ignoring of King George in his recent speech and quizzically wondered if H. G.

Wells was giving Lloyd George advice, or vice versa, and whether Wells is a prophet. In the speaker's opinion there will be no hereditary house of lords after the war. Dr. Raiguel again emphasized the importance of cutting down waste in living expenses, but deprecated the larding of supplies, saying that those who aro doing so will doubtless regret ii ax the government will probably fix a minimum and maximum price for foodstuffs and they may cost less than ai the, present time. He advised the housewives to cut their bread "on the table" and to use other fats than butter whenever possible, recommending suet for many uses.

Tliei is to be no tax on tea coffee end sugar, nor on cliecques. What all individuals should do is to subscribe for bonds, avoid wastefulness and not give way to hysteria. There Is plenty of money and the people should go on with their normal way of living. In conclusion he recited one stanza of "America" and the audience sang, "The Star Spangled Banner." proper authority, and promoted to the higher grades as vacancies occur and the reservists' qualifications, education, and service justify. Promotions will be i Dy two aaugnters, Gladys and Eleanor; her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. William Cole, and the following brothers and sisters, Elmer, Ralph, Luther, Nelson, Louis. Myrtle, Ethel and Irene Cole. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon with a short prayer service at the family residence at 2 o'clock; and the regular funeral service at 2:30 o'clock in St. Mark's church, Dunmore.

Interment will be in the Dunmore cemetery. KISS MABOASET YXCXEBS Miss Margaret Vickers, of 222 AppU street, died at the State hospital yes yesterday after a lingering illness ai the age of fifty six years. The fu neral will" be held from the home of her sister in law, Mrs. Christophe Vickers, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be In Dunmort cemetery.

to the United States. Patriotism was the fheme chosen by the speakers. Michael Bosak, banker, made the principal address of the evening. Other speakers were Rev. Stephen Pavolclk, John Culen, Rev.

Joseph' J. Dulik, Paul K. Kadak, John Karablm, Stephen Zahorcak. Pretty women, the ladies of members of the society, served as cooks and waitresses. Their efforts were appreciated.

Mrs. J. Cipcer and Miss F. rondel, of Thrpop, were the cooks; Kathryn Plesko, Pauline Pendel, Anna baniuke, Marie Merva, Anna Seen and Anna Pleska. were waitresses.

Among those present were: J. Zirao var, Mr. and Mrs. St. Zahorcak, A.

Badlk, J. Sedlak, Mr. and Mrs. A. Du becky, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Len art, J. Magac, A. Remeta, A.

Sabolcik, Mr. Danko, A. Cizik, Mr. and Mrs. St.

Sciranko, and Mrs. A. Novak, of Throop; Mrs. M. Mihalko, Miss Koli baba, of Dunmore; Mr.

and Mrs. J. Kiesel, Mr. Kuchar and his band. m.

and fit, citizens or have made declara today. Lieutenant Murrln whose home; tion of Intentions to become citizens; is jn iarDonaaio, receivra oraaiw upon by regular army officers. For that reason, if for no other, local boys should enlist in their own regiment, 13th Pa. Infantry. To be with one's riends, all from the same town, or district, no matter in what part the world one may be serving his ountry, is better than to be alone imong strangers." Captain Frank J.

Miller, of the 1st terday for muster. When the Thirteenth. Regiment applicants must submit two certificates of good moral character. The pay is the same as that in the regular army, with 20 per cent Increase in time of CARBONDALE NIGHT IS OBSERVED BY MASONS Carbondale night was observed last night by the members of the Royal Select and Master Masons, Council No. 44, at their regular monthly meeting held in the Masonic temple, Adams avenue.

The meeting was for the purpose of Instructing in they work of all degrees. A large delegation from the Pioneer City was in attendance. Previous to the meeting the monthly banquet was held in Hotel Holland. The officers of Council No. 44 are: James D.

Cook, thrice illustratious master: George H. McCormlck, deputy thrice illustratious master; Dr. Charles H. Tilton, principal conductor; James F. Wardle, reporter, and Alex P.

Clark, district deputy grand master. war. The uniform worn is tne same as that of the regular army In war time. tors mo regiment reacnea Dcnswu Seg. P.

O. S. O. A. reserves, received the following telegram from Adjutant rapid in the case of men of high character who show most proficiency in their particular line.

The positions are: Bakers, blacksmiths, butchers, cargadors (pack trains), carpenters, carpenters foremen, chauffeurs, checkers, clerks, cooks, electricians and helpers, steam engineers, farriers, forage masters, horseshoers, horse trainers, laborers, machinists and helpers, masons (brick and stone), mechanics and helpers (automobile), motor car masters and assistants, motortruck masters and assistants, motorcycles, overseers of labor, painters, foremen, packers, pack masters, plumbers, saddlers, stablemen, stenographers (men), storekeepers, teamsters, tent makers, trainmasters, typewriters, wagon masters, watchman, wheelwrights." Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old, must be physically sound Bishop Quayle Tonight As leneral McCIaln at Washington yes JOSEPH COir ALT? Following a lingering illness of two months, Joseph Conalty, aged thirty years, of 339 Harrison avenue, died at his home yesterday. He was an employee of the carpet department of the terday: bury Methodist Church. Adv. securing recruits ana naa wauaea 'War department appreciates the of Bosak, Mr. and Mrs.

J. Bosak; of Oly many young men to enter the ment He Is a former mayor of pnant: Mr. and Mrs. Kadak, Mr. Globe Warehouse, and was well known of the P.

O. S. of A. regiment to recruit to war strength and enlist for LIEUTENANT MURRIN TO and Mrs. J.

Culen, Rev. St. Pavolclk. in the citv. He had been a resident bondale.

service. Will have recruiting officers it camp. BE MUSTERED IN TODAY First Lieutenant James B. Murrln, The acceptance by the war depart I BEATK OF MRS. WILLIAM P.

YOBS Mrs. William F. York died Sunday morning at her home in Pittsburgh, aged sixty five years. She was the mother of John YorkL of West Scranton; Harry York, of Carbondale: Samuel and Edward York, of this citv. and Mary and Anna York, of Birmingham, Ala.

The body will arrive in this city tomorrow and will be taken to the home of Edwad York, at 852 North Bromley avenue. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock p. m. Interment will made in the Washburn Street ment of the regiment's plans to encamp in this city the week of May 7, Co. Thirteenth Regiment, will be mustered back into the federal service here for the past three years, having come here from Pittston.

He was a member of the Cathedral parish. Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name society. He is survived by his wife, and one son, Joseph, also his mother, Mrs. P. J.

Conalty; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Judge, and one brother, James Conalty, all of Pittston. Tlu funeral will be. held at 9:30 o'clock wanna Ave. Adv.

Rev. Joseph Dulick, of Olyphant; Mr. and Mrs. F. Jankola, Mr.

and Mrs. M. Rabiego, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whit kovsky, Mr.

and Mrs. Jai. Mlincar, Mr. Lapsansky. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Karablm, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hetsko, Mr.

and Mrs. G. Findirk, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kincel, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Hetsko, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Hetsko, Miss A. Hetsko, Mr. and Mrs. M. Blasko, J.

Blasko, A. Havlr, G. Washko. and enlist in the regular army, removes that last obstacle to the offer of the DEATH Or JO KIT John Kilker, aged twenty seven years, of 446 Phelps street, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the State hospital. He was admitted to the institution on April 22 for medical treatment.

P. O. S. of A. reserves.

Possible camp site3 are Waldorf Thursday morning, with a requiem mass in St. peters cathedral, inter park, South Scranton; another, the field near No. 40 school, North Main ave ment will be in the Cathedral ceme tery. EOWABO J. OAS VI If Edward J.

Garvin, of Old Forge, one oi enerin scn pnunps' deputies, ant former burgess, councilman and justice of the peace, died at his home in tha borough Sunday evening following two months' Illness at the age of fort; nue and Clearview street. Sash for Reserve Corps. A big rush of young men anxious to try their hand as reserve officers almost swamped Capt. Bowman's recruiting office yesterday, Sunday and Saturday. He examined 29 prospective officers Saturday, 22 Sunday and 20 yesterday.

On preaimlinary examination by Capt. Bowman here, the applicants for officers' reserve are sent to Madison barracks, N. where they will be put through a course of sprouts, a thorough try out to determine tiieir as army officers. The reason for not making public the years. He was prominent in politic.

In the valley and was employed by thi Pennsylvania Coal company. He ng ured prominently in the roundup of th I. W. a year ago. He Is sur vived by his wife and nine children.

USWASD BKATTOV Edward Bratton. a veteran of th i I The strength of wheat and malted barley fMt Makes Men Strong Civil war and for years a veteran ol the Soldiers' Home at Bath, N. Y. died Sunday at the Mercy hospital Wilkes Barre. He is reported as hav Today is a good day to buy your rugs as prices will advance in the near future The scarcity of dyes, wools and all other materials en tering into the manufacture of rugs is responsible for the increase in prices.

However, our collection of rugs is comprehensive and represent the product of America's foremost manufacturers. If you need a floorcovering today is a good day to make your selection, as you can secure a really good rug at prices that are not prohibitive to your purse. In many cases our prices are much below the present market quotations. ing a daughter In this city and she if asked to communicate with the Wilkes Barre officials. 5,009,000 Corns Lifted Right Off! Try 2 Drops of Magic "Get It." CHARLES S.

WAB.D Charles S. Ward, aged fifty one years, a rormcr resident or this city. died Sunday afternoon at the home of There's a wonderful difference be his mother sirs Margarei or Moscow, following a nn gerlnsr illness. Although In poor neaitn tor tne past lew years tween getting rid of a corn now and the way they used to try to get rid of it only four or five years ago. "Gets lt" has revolutionized corn history.

It's the only corn remedy Ward kept up his work as a salesman ror Knox natters, or sew iorx city, until a few woeks ago when hi" condition warranted his resignation Besides his wife, Mildred he is sucl vived by one sister. Mrs. R. M. Green, of Montclalr, and the follow ing brothers.

John Wallace F. and George B. Ward, of New York city, also his mdther ln law, Mrs. Ajar caret schiebel. or Moscow.

ne ru neral will be held at 8 o'clock tonight with services at the Schiebel residence. His body will be taken to Brooklyn, N. where burial will be" made in Greenwood cemetery Wednesday. TUHEHALS Tho funeral of Garrett Smith, of 1201 South Main avenue, will be heh" tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with services at the residence. Interment will bo Dunmore cemeierv.

The remains of Mrs. Em 11a orv. Tapestry Rugs 9x12 feet ten wire Tapestry Rrurt $17 to $23 8.3x10.6 ten wire Tapestry Rum $15 to $17.50 7x9 feet ten wire Tapestry Rum $16.50 upwards 9x12 feet Velvet Rum $25 to $33.60 Body Brussels Rus 9x12 feet. $30.00 to $41.00 8.3x1 0.6 $27.50 to $37.50 6x9 feet. to $23.03 Durable Axminster Rugs.

9x12 feet Axminster $27.50 to $40 8.3x1 0.6 Axminster $25 to $28.50 Genuine Wilton Rugs. 9x12 feet $42.50 to $82.50 8.3x10.6 feet. to $74.75 6x9 feet $25.00 to $50.75 wife of William York, formerly of this city, whose death occurred in Pittsburgh a few days ago, will be brought to this citv tomorrow morning for burial In Washburn Street cemetery. "See? Jtut 2 Prn Cet. Tt' Now Tomorrow I'll Jan I'rol Tliat Corn Right Off and It's Gone 1 i today, that acts on the new prin Tho funeral of Henry est will he held from the home of his daughter.

Mrs. Lillle Thomas, of 414 Mifflin avenue, at 10 o'clock this morning ciple, not only of shriveling up the corn, bat of loosening the corn off so loose that you can lift It right off with your fingers. Put 2 drops of with interment in Forest Hill ceme tery. The funeral of Mrs. Honrv Koldofr.

Gets It on that corn or callus to night. That's all. The corn Is of S3? South Irving avenim, will be bold this morning i' 9:30 o'clock In doomed sure as sunrlso. No pain, terment will ho made In Hazleton. or trouble, or soreness.

You do away The funeral of T' nmns I f'nikin. rf Pack street. Bel'evuo. will be holt? ones and for all with too bundling bandagrss, toe eating salves and ir 7) WHEQE QUAUTXislIIQR: nt o'clofk th imiii'iig wlt'h a re nlcm mtifls 'n pf. Ann' i and responsible what nots.

Try It get surprlned and lose a corn. n'o ment In fathe 'ral ctmetorv. Tho funeral" of Elijah F. Hague, of 'Gets It Is sold everywhere, 2oe S20 Taylor Hvenue. will be held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon with serv ore a bottle, or sent on receipt of prloo by E.

Lawrence Chicago, 111. ices at the home of his mother. 1401 Sold In Scranton and recommended Oram avenue. In charge of Revl W. M.

Warner, assisted by Rev, T. T. Rich ards. The remains will be taken to the world's best corrt remedy by Mus grave's Pharmacy, Clark's Cut Rat Patent Medicine Store. Kennedy's Cut Rate Medicine Store, Matthews Bros.

Plymouth, Where interment will be in th 8hwne cemetery. TT, 1 1 it.

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