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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1929 Hawley Susquehanna County jj Wyoming County ENGINE COMPANY AND GUESTS DINE Lackawanna 1 Roast Pig Is Main Attrac tion at Affair in Fire House threatened with pneumonia. Her bus band, Dr. Mackey, called Dr. Moly neaux in consultation on Sunday.

Mrs. Jessie B. James, who has been ill for several weeks, is steadily improving. Her son, Benton James, of Pittsburgh, has been visiting her the past week. D.

R. J. A. Calby is ill with influenza at his home on Maple street. John J.

Ryan, who l'tely recovered from an attack of pneumonia, is again confined to his home on Lake avenue. A young son of Leo P. Mahon is ill with pneumonia at his home on Locust street. nnni. ber of persons being ill with influenza cmn.

3 in a mild form. As a result of the epl 5 7 demio the. Montrose school board de Engine Clark's Summit CLARKS SUMMIT, Jan. 1. At the evening service in the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday, Mrs.

Dorothea Roscoe, of Rochester, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Palmer, gave a very delightful organ recital from 7 to 7:30 o'clock after which the choir of twenty five voices presented a Christmas Aratorio.

Mrs. Robert Sisson presided at the organ and Mrs. Thomas Bainbridge the choir leader, directed the chorus. Mrs. Ida Phillips, of Scranton, was the guest of her niece, Mrs.

Vincent Hann, of Division street, on Sunday. Ralph Smith, of Columbia avenue, Is confined to his home by illness. Elmer Hughes, members of mane possmie a pig roasi servea won day evening in the engine house South Main avenue. More than thirty resi dents of the Lincoln Heights section and other prominent men of the city were in attendance at the affair. Mor gan Watklns catered and the mem bers of the engine company served the meal.

At the conclusion of the din ner, a smoker was enjoyed. Those present were: Direator James Arigonl, Thomas Evans, David Mor gans, W. H. Bonna, S. Fred Short, John M.

Jones, A. D. Evans, David Collins, Amos Collins, George Kleeman, Leo Kabacinski, Daniel James, R. H. James, William G.

Williams, Harry Jones, D. John Davis, Newton Davis, Richard P. Davis, Harry Evans, Walter Adams, Sou Pinley Littlejohn, Frank Urweider, Pepper Birchard local coai aeai David Hughes, William Rech, Elmer ers and draymen, is ill fltj pneu Hmh Marnni Thnmu monia at his home on High street. Schenectady, N. is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Alex Shoemaker. Miss Leah Burns, supervisor of music at Lewisburg, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Burns cn Second street. The funeral of Miss Mary Mott was held at the Catholic church Friday morning with Rev.

W. J. Flynn of Nicholson, officiating at the service. Mr. and Mrs.

C. McKown and daughters motored to Bethlehem, Sunday where Miss Catherine took the train for Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Minor Grow, of Putman street, is ill. Mrs.

Paul Billings entertained at bridge Saturday afternoon at her home on Tioga street. Floyd Titman, of New York, came up to spend the week end and to return with his family who have spent the week with Mrs. Titman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Billings on Tioga street.

Eugene Schlatter, of Penn State college is spending his vacation at his home on Bridge street. A number of delegates from the Epworth league of the M. E. church motored to Skinners Eddy Sunday night to assist the Epworth league of that place in their service. Prof, and Mrs.

C. W. Wellon and son, James returned Sunday from Port Jervis where they have been guests of Mr. Wellons parents. The following Sunday school officers of the M.

E. church were installed Sunday morning: Superintendent Victor Lyman; superintendent of senior department, C. O. George; superintendent of junior department, Alvah Fassett, with Forest Wagner as his assistant; Secretary, Mary Gorman; assistants, Doris and Ruth Hamblin; treasurer, Charles O'Neill; pianists, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs.

O'Neill. Factoryville FACTORYVILLE, Jan. 1. The W. C.

T. U. will meet in the home of Mrs. Bert' Howe on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Prayer meeting at the Baptist church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

After the prayer services there will be a business meeting of the officers and teachers of the Sunday school. Factoryville grange No. 1245. will meet Friday evening in the old Grange hall, second floor, over Shupp Brothers' feed store. Mrs.

Thomas Jonej has returned to her home from the State hospital, where she underwent an operation recently. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips and daughter have returned to their home at Perry Point, after visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Aaron Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. A. W.

Leadbeater entertained at 6 o'clock dinner on Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson and Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Conrad and daughter, Jean, Dunmore. Word has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Frear of their safe arrival in California, where they went for the winter.

George Cronk, of Binghamton, was a caller in town. Saturday. Old Forge Chestnut coal, $9.50 per ton; pea coal, $5.50 per ton; buckwheat coal, $3.75 per ton. Cash on delivery, otherwise 25c a ton in addition to the above prices. Nick Scandale, 855 South Main street, Old Forge.

Phone 728 M. 1 Adv. Laceyville LACEY VILLE, Jan. 1. Mr.

and Mrs. John Frantz, of Geneve, N. and Mr. and Mrs. William O'Boyle and son, of Scranton, spent Tuesday with the ladies' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Vanderwort spent Monday afternoon in Wilkes and Mrs.

Charles Schroth, and sons, Carlson and Charles, spent Sunday afternoon at Richard Kelley's, in Tunkhannock, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George LaRue, of Rush, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Decker. Mrs. Marian Whipple and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stillman and daughter were ln Sayre on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Postsr Comstock and children called at Blaine Cobb's in Stevensville, on Sunday. Fred Arnold spent Christmas with his son in law and daughter, Judge and Mrs. Charles M.

Culver, in Towanda, Pa. Mrs. Carrie Sumner, of Camptown, called on Mrs. Frames Wright on Sunday. Mrs.

Lydia Tiffany and John Tiffany attended a family reunion at George M. Tiffany's in Sugar Hollow, on Tuesday and partook of a fine turkey that was sent by an uncle from Kansas for the party. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hebler, of Meshoppen, are spending several days with Mr.

and Mrs. A. W. Williams. Mrs.

Louis Barrowcliff came up from Hagerstown, Md to spend ths holiday season with Prof. H. L. Forscht and family. Clarence Harvey and Mr.

Ivan Edwards, of Binghamton, N. Y. spent Monday with their aunt, Mrs. A. L.

Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Groover and children of West Auburn, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Duncan. Mrs.

Margaret Austin aged eighty seven died of heart trouble on Dec. 29th, 1928 at the home of her son, Dr. Prank J. Austin. Mrs.

Austin although so old was very active and retained all her faculties to mind to the last. She is survived by her son. Dr. Austin and a niece, Mrs. Boyd Baker, of Meshoppen whom Mrs.

Austin reared from early childhood. Friends left with the body at 6.15 a. m. today for Cameron Mills, N. where funeral services will be held today and interment made there.

William Burgess returned on Sunday from a week's visit in Wilkes Barre. Miss Grace Roger has returned from spending her vacation with her parents ln Palmerton, Pa. Miss Mildred Gregory and Mr. Fred Root of Forty Fort, called at B. W.

Ford's and at Dr. F. J. Austin's on Sunday. Zell Beeman and family; George Learn and family and Mrs.

Margaret Silvara spent Tuesday at N. L. Learn's on Edinger Hill, Pa. Rev. and Mrs.

B. F. Armstrong left this morning for a two week evangelistic campaign in Jamestown. N. Y.

Mrs. Tracey Prevost and daughter, Mae Jayne Prevost spent the holiday vacation at Mrs. Jane Ruger's and will go Detroit, Mich. soon. Mr.

and Mrs. George Reisinger end son Harkins Howard Reisinger, of Gap Mills, W. are visiting the lady's mother, Mrs. Minnie Davis. Tunkhannock TUNKHANNOCK, Jan.

1. Frank Newman, student at New York College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Richard Newman, of Hill school, are spending the week with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Fred Newman at the Presby terian manse. Robert Shoemaker, of Union college, Francis! Harrv Phlllirjs and Clvde Finney.

CRAFTSMEN BEGIN POOL TOURNAMENT Beginning today and ending March 14, a pool tournament being held by the members of the Craftsmen's club Is expected to attract the attention of a large number of the members of the lodge. The schedule has been arranged, and the players have been divided into two classes. The time of the games has been arranged to make it convenient for every player to be on hand when his team is scheduled to Each game will be seventy five points judge will be in charge The class players include: Elliott Acker, Horatio Acker, Arthur D. Ciiuuiii auilci, jiuiuuu ner, aiuiui u. Beck, Louis Davis.

Earl Deardon, Fred Evans, Chester Hughes, Harold Hof ford, Evan Jones, William Jones, Wal ter Justin, Dillis Justin, Fred Lloyd, Bert Lloyd. Bert Lewis, Robert Rob erts, George Rickei, William Hale, A erus, ueorge racnei, wuuam naie, a. Rorar.BDavid R. Reese and Ted Walker. The class players are: Clarence Bean.

Fred Gleason. Benjamin Glea son, Eli Harris, John S. Harris, Wil liam C. Scott, Robert Rorar, and Wil lard Munson. BETHANIA ENDEAVOR HAS ENTERTAINMENT A program of entertainment was presented to a capacity house Monday evening by the memoars of the Christ ian Endeavor society of the Bethania Welsh Presbyterian church Rev, Lemuel Jones, pastor of the church.

spoke on the subject of "The value of Time," and David Griffiths spoke on "A New Year's Meditation." Alfred Powell, winner of the bass solo contest at the National Etstedd fod in Wilkes Barre, sang. He was accompanied by Silas JSvans. JLdwaro Reese, tenor, sang a number of solos and also sang in a duet with Mr. Powell. Alun Jones, son of the pastor, also sang tenor solos.

Companies Summoned For Two Grass Fires West Scranton firemen were kept busy Monday during the noon nour when they were called to extmguisn two grass fires. The first occurred in a field near Swetland street and North Everett avenue, and Engines 3 and 7 and Truck 4 shortly after their ar rival had the blaze well under control. The second fire occurred in tne Washburn Street cemetery, and Engine i exiinguisnea tne Diaze. com uauo were received by telephone. 193 Fire Calls Were Answered During Year Battalion Chiefs W.

Ci. Thomas and iw nhsp rpnnrtj that 193 calls were resDonded to bv the West Scran tnn flrp rnmnanips dnrlnff the vear of 1928. The figures show an increase of thirteen over last year's report, but less damage was caused by 1928 nres than duroing 1927. Many of the calls wpvp faisp alarms. The reDort for the month of December snowed six teen false alarms.

Volunteers of America ll.r.1.1 IVour Yonp's Sorvi Rev. Dr. Granger, local commander fhwt nf livered an address on the subject of 'Aim High, a Challenge tO the TTI urtw B.ffo cnB uay evening whuuhujh iian, i.uivn Mam avenue a program oi rnusiu was presented, and a New Years jjaiijr vi fjnuuuta me Of tne services. 'oliee Reports Show Z1S Arrests in Year Acf ordlne to the blotter at the West Side police station, 1,273 arrests were made during the year of 1928 up until noon Monday, which is an increase of 187 over the number listed durine 1Q97 Manv nf thp namps listed on the docket were for drunkenness. The rpst.

prp for nnmprnn pharos wpst sinK inTTivr.s Mpmhprs nf thp intmit. class nf t.h.. Washhnm fit.rppt. Prpshvtprian phlirnil Deeds Recorded HAWLEY, Jan. 1.

The following real estate transfers nave been en tered for record in the recorder's office of Pike county for the week ending Saturday: Charles Martins et ux, to James P. Mahnken et ux, 25 acres in Blooming Grove township. Dated Dec. 17 1923. Martha E.

Bell to Russell W. Sud erly, of Port Jervls, lot in Bell manor, Dated Dec. 18, 1928. Elsie McGresor and husband to John P. Van Etten.

of Milford, lot 40x80 in Dlngman's Ferry. Dated Dec. 18, 1928. Susan Elizabeth Stewart to George Little, of Hainesville, N. 43 perches in Lehman township.

Dated Dec. 11, 1928. Edward J. Kucn pt to Erie Rail road company, thirteen hundredths of an acre in Shohola township Dated Dec. 17, 1928.

Pauline Gebhavdt to Katherine A. Boileau and Nellie W. Dubois, 72 acres, 120 perches, in Dingman town ship. Dated March is3. Pauline Gebhardt to Katherine A.

Boileau and Nellie M. Dubois, 50 acres in Delaware and town ships. Dated March 1, 1923. Abandon Station HAWLEY, 1. The Erie discontinued its agency at Kimbles station which they had maintained for sixty three years.

This station is the next from Hawley toward New York and is about four miles from here. The station was built in 1865. The first agent was Newcomb Kimble. He was succeeded several years later by his brother, Ephraim Kimble. The regular ascent was John Creighton.

He huld the agency for a number of years, after which it passed to C. A. Dicker in 13E8, who was agent for twenty seven years. Harold P. Finch, in 1915, succeeded him and was the agont until 1922, when the office was occupied by Lincoln Engraldsen.

After a short time the position was filled by L. F. Rimlinger, who has held the position until the present time, or for six and one half years. News Briefs May L. Adams, of Hawley, and Henry C.

Miller, of Blooming Grove, have been united in at the Baptist parsonage, at Honesdale. The couple were unattended. A dance was given in the Maen nerchor hall, to watch the old year slip out and the new year come in. Mrs. Lena Ebert is pending a few weeks in New York.

Olyphant IMPRESSIVFfSERVICE FOR MRS, M. LYNCH OLYPHANT, Jan. 1. The funeral of Mr3. M.

r. Lynch was held frcm the family home on Delaware avenue, this morning and the throng of people in attendance gave evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. At 10 o'clock the body accompanied by the funeral corteg3 was conveyed to St. Patrick's church where a re quiem high mass was celebrated by the Hev. M.

j. Jordan, jjunns me service Mrs. Mollie Wheeler McNulty rendered "Lo 'Tis Thee Hour," Sweet Savior Bless Us Ere We Go" and Jesus Come, Jack Gormley, of Scranton, rendered the "Ave Maria." Burial was in the West Side cemetery. Thp nallbearers were Dr. Josepn Moonev, T.

F. O'Connor John Lawler, W. J. Lynott, Gerald Lynch, of this place, and Joseph A. Quinn, of Jermyn.

Mason Funeral OLYPHANT. Jan. 1. The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Mason was held from the home of her son, George Mason, on South Valley avenue, yesterday afternoon and was attended by many relatives and friends of the deceased.

Tne services were conducted by the Rev. J. H. Yeaworth, pastor of the Presbyterian church. In conclusion the body accompanied oy tne corwgc.

was conveyed to Trospect cemetery and laid at rest. The Dalloearers were: Andrew and Morgan Patten, of Carbondale; David Patten, Thoma Clifton and Hediey Mason, all nephews of the deceased. Notes OLYPHANT. Jan. 1 Misses Mar garet and Helen Lynch have returned from a visit at Syracuse, x.

Mekoopany MEHOOPAIIY, Jan. 1. Mrs. John F. Chambers returned to Pittsburgh with Mr.

Chambers last week. Mrs. Chambers is interested in selling courses for the Redpath Lyceum Bu reau, and has been very successful in that work for the past few years. Misses Mabel Decker and Mar Kiierite Sheehan, of Factoryville; Mrs. Stella Kintner, of Black Walnut, and Miss Mildred E.

Stcmples, of Wilkes Barre, who spent the Christmas vaca tion at their homes here, have re turned to their respective schools. Miss Hester Shoemaker, who is a senior In Montrose High school, spent last week with relatives and friends here and at Forkston. Harold C. Maynard has been work lng for C. Mann.

Mrs. Francis Erwin has returned from the General hospital, Wilkes Barre. and is much improved. Mrs. Emma Fassett, who has been seriously ill, is improving.

Miss Mary Decker spent the holiday vacation at the heme of her brother, Charles and family in Sayre. Mrs. Anna M. Jennings, who spent some time at the home of her sister, Mrs. Leslie Miner, in Eatrnville, returned to her home here.

Mrs. Helena T. Whipple Is spending some time at the Chambers home, on Maynard hill. Mrs. Case T.

Vaughn has returned from Mount Clemens, where she went for treatment. She is very much improved in health. Mrs. Carey Walter, who has been 111 for the past few weeks, is very much better. Mrs.

L. B. Maynard returned to Scranton with her sister, Mrs. Fred E. Sloat and husband.

Sunday to spend two weeks, For Coughs and Colds Ve Jenkins Tai Menthol and fcxt Cod Liver Jenkins' Drug Store Main Ave. Jackson St. Scranton, Pa. Keep Your Children's Health! Dry Feet Gaytees GOLDSMITH BROS 302 Lacka. Ave.

Marshbrook MARSHBROOK, Jan. 1 Prof. Perry Carpenter spent the Christmas vacation with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Carpenter, of this place. Mr.

and Mrs. E. H. Ridgeway, daughter Lila and son Harvey, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs.

Harris Ridgeway. of Hopbottom. Christmas guests at the home of Mr and Mrs. Theodore Freeman were: Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Corby, daughter Prances, of Tunnel Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Britton, son Kennard, of Factoryville, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gu maer and son Donald, of this place.

Mini Lila Barber, a student at the Bloomsburg State college, spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Barber, of Handsome LaKe. Mrs. Sarah Carpenter is ill at this writing with lagrippe.

Mr. and Mrs. Van Gumaer are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl, Marion Jean, born December 1. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Gumaer entertained at dinner on Sunday, December 23, the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ruland and son Reeve, Mr.

and Mrs. Royd Ruland, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ruland, daughter June, son Byrl, Mr. and Mrs.

Bertie Gumaer and daughter Arlene, Mr. and Mrs. Carella Gumaer, Mr. Van Gumaer and Alfred Gumaer. The Marshbrook Sunday school held its annual Christmas tree and supper at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. M. G. Vail, of Handsome Lake, Friday evening. Mrs.

Charles Tardosky and Miss Doris Freeman spent Thursday afternoon with Miss Lila Barber. Master Ross Gumaer, a student of the Oral school at Dunmore. spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gumaer, of this place.

Amasa AMASA. Jan. 1. The Community Christmas was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry worth on Wed hesdav eveninit. The evening was ipent with games and vocal and in trumentai music, alter wnicn juncn was served. About seventy people vere present. A shower was given in nonor oi Mr. and Mrs.

James Rivenburg, who rere recently married at the Worth hurch parlors on Saturday evening, December 22. Although the night was ery cold there were about fifey five resent. The bride and groom re ived many beautiful gifts. Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Smith, en rtained at a family dinner on Christ ilas. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Worth ana son, Jinn, of New Jersey, are spending alfew days with relatives in this pllce. lr, ana Mrs.

J. w. cure, or Mans fi Id. are spending their Christmas vrtation with their parents, Mr. and Me.

Z. J. Cure. Milton Vail, of Handsome Lake, Saturday afternoon with Mrs. B.

4 Smith. and Mrs. W. O. Worth, Mr.

and Mrs Harry Worth and children, were entertained lor cnristmas dinner a the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy, of Scott. Mrs. 1 Nathan Hunt, of Glenburn, spencnng a few days with her sister, Mrs.

Glprge Smith. Dalton ALTON, Jan. 1. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Tifreny and family spent a few days with relatives in Sunbury, last week. The Rebeilcas. of Clark's Summit were entertafoed by E. F. Snyder last Friday eiening.

The Dalton Vinstrel club gave Harold Stoll, of HiYrisburg, who is visiting at the horn of Robert Gumar, a very pleasant surprise last Friday evening, entertaining with songs and games. Refreshments were, served and a very pleasant time enjoyed by all. Ned has returned to Oaklymi, N. after spending the past week with his son, J. H.

Wied man. Dr. and Mrs. A. M.

Hewitt, of Corning, N. spent Christmas with Mrs. Hewett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.

F. Snyder. Miss Deiphena Kornies spent the weeK end in scranton. Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd White, sons, Edward and George, spent Christmas uay witn Mr. and Mrs. V. S. White.

Miss. Cola Banks, of Scranton, and Samuel E. G. Banks, of Philadelphia spent the holidays with their aunt, Mrs. rrea Meemer.

Miss Harriet Gensen assisted by Miss Mary Jones, entertained at bridge last Friday. Miss Mary Price has returned to her school at White Plains, N. aner visiting inenas, here, Cortez CORTEZ, Jan. 1 Cottage Prayer meeting win be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Spangenberg, Fri day evening, Jan. 4. Ladies Aid society will meet in the church basement. Thursday, Jan. 3, Mrs.

John Meyer and Mrs. Alton Ben jamin will be the hostesses. Dinner served at noon. Sunday services in the M. P.

church will be as follows: Junior Christian Endeavor, at 9:30, led by Mrs. M. W. Cook, Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11 o'clock. Mr.

and Mrs. M. W. Cook and family, also Mrs. W.

H. Priest motored to Binghamton, N. Wednesday and called on James A. Cook, who has been seriously ill, but is now much better. Mr.

and Mrs. J. D. Kizer, are spending the winter months with their daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Scott, of Wyoming.

Wawrence Scott, and S. S. Shaffer, of Wilkes Barre, were recent callers in town. M. W.

Cook has been ill with the grippe, is able to be about. Miss Ellen and Cordelia Chivers, of Lake Ariel, ars visiting at the home of Mrs. Benjamin. Mr. and Mrs.

M. W. Cook and 'amily spent Christmas Day in Miss Dorothy Zeiler, of Saco, and Leslie Van Sickle, of town, were mited in marriage Saturday, Decem er 22. by Rev. J.

W. Booth, of Hol isterville. Mrs. Henry Martin and children nave gone to Olyphant for the winter nonths, where Mr. Martin is employed.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kizer are caring for the farm during their absence. The interior of the Moosic school has been painted. Mr.

and Mrs. Alton Benjamin entertained at a dinner party Christmas Day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.

J. Cook, Frank Benpamin and Charles Garvis. Miss Alice Phillips has been sick with tonsilitus. Mr. and Mrs.

Merrit Correl, son, Robert, of Carbondale, spent the holidays here with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kizer, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Shaffer, daughter, Dorothy, George Friche, of Binghamton, spent Christmas at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Hiram Friche. Jefferson township schools resumed their work, Monday, after a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs.

F. Jenkins, of Scranton, were in town, Saturday. a of in ing of of To To Montrose "Flu" Prevalent MONTROSE. Jan. 1 There is con siderable sickness locally a large num ld to the hoUday vacation untll next Mondayt January 7.

nP.ner is seriouslv ill Way hnmi nn "Hill hflvlnff 8Uffere(j ft stroke the latter part of tne weejj ner brother, Harry Des sauer 0I New York City, was speedily summoned, and another brother, Samuel M. Dessauer, who was visiting jn port Wayne. arrived home on Monday. There was but little change reported in her condition today. S.

G. Fancher, who has been ill for a number of weeks, is reported to be worse. He is suffering from a tumor of the brain and his condition is cnt leal. For several days he has been in an unconscious condition. Harvey M.

Birchard, of the firm of This is the second time within a year that he has been afflicted with this malady and his condition is serious. Miss Grace Mawhiney is the nurse in charge of the case. Mrs. R. d.

Macuey is seriously in at her home on Lake avenue, being Wyalusing Mrs. Lamphire Dies wvAT.TiRTNO. Jan. 1. Anna Lam nVitrs wife of Hartlev Lamphire, died very suddenly at, ner morning at the age of years.

one is sui uc vj t.hrpo children. Mrs. Willard Hall, of Sayre; Ernest, of Towanda, and louis, of Johnson City, W. runerai seiv van of thp Ml '30 home. Burial at Wyalusing.

Engagement Announced Miss Arlene Stalford entertained at bridge Saturday afternoon. The guests were Miss Marguerite Tayior, oi Ani ens Pa miss Ada vanwourui, ui finmnton. N. Miss Elizabeth Hor net, of Northfield, Miss Frieda harnet, of New York city; Miss Beatrice Hornet, of Passaic, N. Miss Prances Vanwolfert, of Atnens, fa Miss Marietta Taylor, of Pen Yan Miss Marian Tavlor.

of Spring Hill Misses Alice and May Kennedy, of Merryall; Mrs. A. E. Stevens, Mrs. I.tria Hath and Mrs.

M. S. Kentner. of Wvalusing; Mrs. Jack Frost, of Towanda.

rme winners were rai Beatrice Hornet, Miss Elizabeth Hornet ana mr. m. o. hkiuki, After delicious refreshments were served Mrs; M. S.

Kentner announced the engagement of Miss Arlene Marie stalford to Herman Francis jeeo, Miss Stalford is a teacher at Ventnor, N. and Mr. Reed a teacher of science and a coach at Marathon N. Y. News Briefs Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Oliver spent nd Mrs will Morrow and owaidine. of Camotown, were topping in town Friday, nri. wnmpt. nf Passaic her Christmas vacation awl Mrs.

Frank B. Hornet. Bettv Arlene and Marian et.ifr.rrt nH Hunt, siwnt. Fririnv ln Eiimra! N. Y.

puiier Welles Jr. and Charles Mack snent Fridav in Wilkes Barre. Mr. and Mrs. E.

A. Waldo attended the, funeral of Mrs. Carpenter at El mira Saturday. Mrs. Gertrude Vaughn, spent several davs last week in town Miss Katherine Moyer spent the week end with Mr.

and Mrs. Will Mover, of Lime Hill Mr. and Mrs. M. fc.

Kentner and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Stella lientner, oi Menoopany. Mrs. O. C.

Smith is visiting Mrs. Ward Smith, of Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs.

jr. j. iayman ana son Peter were dinner guests at Martin Butts Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs.

Burton Lyon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Lyon on Wednesday.

cru ohri.tmas kth and Mrs. Burt Wells, Mr rt Pall r.olprni,n Bnd MaronprltP snpnt. nhristmas Herrick Mr and Mrs Morse and Rn TMriav as guests of Mr. and Mrs. p.

B. Morse, Mr and Mrs. Gpnrcp Kepler and daughter Doris returned Monday from a trio to New York city, A I lf. T3M1V. rt.n.kAi,lnln and children, of Athens, were recent guests of Miss Abbie Chamberlain.

Miss Margaret Barnevell is visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence Mccarty, of vv a veny, n. x. O. C.

Smith was a business man in lowanaa rnaay. Mrs. Mary own, oi jsew YorK city, and Mrs. Alfred Ruff, of Sayre, are visiting ivn. ttnu mis.

nuKii iviuiiiguii. Miss Betty Welles entertained at Ho tel Wyalusing Saturday evening in honor of her fourteenth birthday. Mlss Arlene stalford left today for Ventnor, N. after having spent her vacation here. Mrs.

Ella Ingham is spending this week visiting relatives ln Binghamton and Vestal, N. Miss Julia Shearer returned to Mansfield State Normal school after spenaing ner iurisunas vacauuu iiere. Miss Arlene Burgess spent the week' end with her mother ln Forkston. Mrs. R.

A. Morton and children are spending several days in Pittston. Mr. and Mrs. A.

C. Oliver and son Donald, and Mrs. Lottie Canfleld spent inursaay visiting ir. ana jvirs. j.

j. Messersmith at scranton. Miss Zeltha Blakeslce, of Clapper Hill, Is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.

W. Piatt. A number from here attended the Penn State dance at Towanda Friday evening. Mr. ana Mrs.

rranK scnuitz spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and ner Tuesday. Rev. E. L.

Mathls and J. E. Carey took thirteen boy scouts for an outing Wednesday and spent the night at camp near Lovelton. Misses Gertrude and Lillian Smith and Lee Smith Donald Smith and ai Arnoia, oi ttingnamton, were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mr.

W. T. Morris. Wayne Howell, who Is attending a commercial college ln Willlamsport, is spending his vacation here. Misses Klartha and Eva Gannon, of East Orange, spent Christmas with their parents.

Monte Carlo has a water shortage. Forest City FOREST CITY, Jan. 1. A watch night service was held in the local M. E.

church on Monday evening. A social hour was enjoyed from 9:30 to 10:30. The services then continued until 12 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. B.

H. Crewe, of Christ Episcopal church. Rev. W. H.

Hunter, pastor, had charge of the services. An interesting feature was a candle light tableau by 12 young ladies of the church. Mr. and Mrs. John Kigeral, of Ohio, are visiting relatives and friends here at Vandling.

Mr. and Mrs. William Sherenschek, and son, Bobby, have returned to Schenectady, N. after spending a few days in towi. Rival Tribesmen Battle for "Fort" What is known as an "old time cobblestone fight" was quieted by West Scranton police Monday afternoon after a number of complaints had been sent to the station house by residents near the Hampton mines.

It is believed that the fight had been going on since Saturday but the first report to the police was late Monday afternoon. According to reports a large fort that had been erected by the members of the Hampton gang caused the envy of the Sloan Patch gang, and the war was on. Air rifles were used by the members of the Sloan Patch tribe, while stones were the weapons used by the other clan. Patrolmen Albert Shaffer, Carl Henry, and William Morgan put an end to the hostilities. ST.

BRENDAN COUNCIL IN ELABORATE AFFAIR Hundreds Are at Annual Dinner Di nee With hundreds of new members and guests ln attendance, St. Brendan council, Y. M. Monday nignt conducted one of its most elaborate func tions of the year, the annual dinner dance in Clark's auditorium. The hall was beautifully decorated with balloons, floor lamps, and novelties and the dinner was one of the most elaborate ever served by the group.

The Windsor Terrace orchestra fur nished the dance music and also entertained during the dinner hour. Miss Fern Henry, entertainer, was the feature of the evening. The committee in charge of arrangements was: Walter Feeney, Frank Culkins, James Murphy, Joseph Dacey, William Miller, William Hopkins, Frank Kenney, James Regan, and Roland Lunney. THREE ARE TREATED FOR SLIGHT INJURIES Three accident cases werp t.rpatpd the West Side hospital Monday, according to reports at that institution. Joseph May, of the West Mountain, was treated at the hospital for an injured back received when he fell on the sidewalk on Jackson street Monday afternoon.

After being given treatment, he was discharged. While skatine near his home yester day afternoon, Wilbur R. Phillips, 13, of 1408 Price street, fell and severely injured his upper lip. He was taken to the hospital, where four sutures were required to close the wound. Robert Messon.

9. of 2830 Lafavette street, was treated for a slight lacera tion on the left side of the face xt ceived when hit by a stone thrown bv a piaymate Monday afternoon. Jermyn Mrs. David Sullivan Passes Away in Jermyn jjiKMYJM. Jan.

I. me funeral ot suuivan, died at her home, 224 Hud son street. East Jermyn. at 11 o'clock Sunday evening, after a brief illness. Deceased was a lifelong resident of this section and a member of the Sacred Heart church.

She Is survived by her husband. Councilman David J. Sullivan; the following children: Harry, at home: John, of Peckville; Dennis, of Oneonta, N. Mrs. Anna McHale, of Jermyn; Mrs.

Harry Bender, of Carbondale: Loretta and Sara, at home; also two brothers, John, who resides in the West, and Charles, of Jermyn; and a sister, Mrs. Andrew Gavin, of Scranton. Meehan Funeral Tbday JERMYN, Jan. 1. The funeral of Mrs.

Anna Merrick Meehan. will be held from her home Wednesday morn ing at 8:30 o'clock. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Sacred Heart church. Interment will be ln Calvary cemetery, Mayfield. Kennedy Services JERMYN, Jan.

I. The funeral of Edward Kennedy will be held Wednes day morning from the home of his sister, Mrs. Davitt, Jefferson avenue At 10:15 a requiem high mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart church. Interment will be In Calvary cemetery. Jermyn Notes JERMYN, Jan.

1. The annual meeting of the' Sunday school board, of the M. E. church, will be held at close of prayer meeting at 8:30 o'clock, Wednesday evening. All teachers and officers are requested to attend as the annual election of officers will be held.

Mrs. Ellen TJtt. fell at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Snedeker, of 1 the Powder Mills, suffering a broken hip. Duryea DURYEA.

Jan. 1 The M. G. B. club has held a welner roast at 218 Pettlbone street, and was largely at tended by the following friends: Stan ley kusick, Adam Jasmasky, John Prosachlk, Mathews Gillis, Joseph Yanik, John Kowalski, Steve Orlaski, Adam Ambrasavage, Albert Rosca voeh, John Grohal, John Chesonavich.

Albert Wycalis, Anthony Zebrczne, Andrew Entz, John Zebrezzne, Barney Jtuaex, Josepn Koopstws, Edward Koes, Alex Janowskl, George Maxim, and Marcil Pabich. WANTED FIFTY GIRLS To work in Spare time and earn valuable prizes, Gifts and Cash. Elks' Fair and Bazaar Headquarters, Pitts ton, Pa. Adv. 3 t.

20 Sale now on. Discount on Dresses in stock. Prudence Prim Shoppe, Post Office Building. Adv. Clark's Green CLARK'S GREEN, Jan.

1. Miss Francis Kimble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Kimble, spent Christmas with her parents at their home on Farview Road.

Miss Kimble is nursing in a New York City hospital. Miss Mary Barrowman. of West Scranton, is visiting Miss Ann Fellows at the home, of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fellows, of Abington Road.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Peterson daughter Lillian and sens Harold and Alfred were week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. F.

P. Fkman at their home on Hall avenue and Tedrick street. Miss Josie Kimble, of Spring street entertained Miss Ida Steinert, of Sun bury, a college chum over the week end. Rev. and Mrs.

E. H. Lowry and daughters, Jane and Lynn of Arlington street, spent Friday wilh Rev. Lowry mother, Mrs. Thomas Lowry, of Scran ton.

Mrs. J. J. Mirtz entertained Mrs, Kochler, Miss Carrie Null, Miss Jane Lewis and Messrs. Edward and Louis Lewis, all of Scranton on Wednesday, last.

Mr. and Mrs. Eoyd Ruland, of Ted' rick street, spent Christmas with Mrs Ruiands parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.

Cook, of Benton, Pa. Tompkinsville TOMPKINS VILLE, Jan. 1 Mr. and Mrs. F.

G. Hurd, of Peckville. spent a day recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lowry.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Updyke enter tained for Christmas Mr. and Mrs, John Snyder, of Clifford, and Mr. and Mrs.

Merle Johnson, of this place Mr. and Mrs. Merton Phillips and family spent Christmas with the for mer parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Phil lips.

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Graves spent unristmas witn Mr.

and Mrs. M. Graves, of Factoryville. The Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

H. E. Warren on Thursday of this week for dinner A roast pork dinner will be served, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson en tertained for Christmas Mr.

and Mrs, Gifford and family, of Elkdale. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lowry spent unnstmas at the home of the former parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Lowry. Mrs. Stella cium and grandchildren of Philadelphia, spent the holidays witn Mrs. java wnite. Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Edwards and son Bobby, of Dalton: Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Edwards and son James, and Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Clark, of Fleetville, were entertained the Edwards home for Christmas. The F. L. L. club were very pleas antly entertained at the home of Mr, and Mrs.

Merle Johnson on Friday of last week. Mrs. Harley Decker and children. who have been spending the past two weeks with Mrs. George Johnson, has returned nome.

The Misses Mildred and Kathryn rayior, oi scranton, spent tne noli days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor. Mr. and Mrs.

Cluster Smith enter tained their children and grandchil dren on Christmas Day. Misses Corrine and Ruth Tavlor. who have been spending some time with sister, Mrs. Leona Enyder, nave returned nome. Miss Leah Snyder visited her friend Miss Romayne Vanderburg, of Peck vine, Jast week.

Mrs. Sam Updyke of Clifford; Mrs. Sue Sampson, of Falls, and Mrs, Leah Webber and daughter Betty, of Avoca, N. spent a day last week at tne home oi lur. and Mrs.

S. Up dyke Sr. Miss Delia Snyder, of Scranton, is spendinj a few days with her brother, Jioss Snyder, of this place. Pleasant Mount PLEASANT MOUNT, Jan. 1.

Prof, and Mrs. Burleigh, spent Chirst mas at Columbus Cross Roads, with his friends. They returned Thursday. Prof. Park and Mrs.

Park arrived home Saturday night, after spending weeic witn tneir friends. Miss Grace Winner, spent the week with friends in New York City, and Mrs. Grace Spencer spent Christmas Day in Carbondale, Mrs. Bills was entertained by her son. Mr.

and Mrs. E. T. Tiffany were at John Per ham's home, Mr. and Mrs.

George E. Moase and Mrs. Jennet Wills has Mrs. Jennie Wright as their guest. Mr.

and Mrs. uiarence Moase entertained Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moase and Mr Mrs. Walter Dix.

Miss Viola Allen was with her sister and other friends, during the week. The funeral of Mrs. Stella Reeves was held at M. E. church.

Sahirrinv afternoon. Rev. Sogan officiating. The Christmas exercises for the grades consisting of recitations and dialogues. rrlaay afternoon In the ri3rtn auditorium of the hieh the birth of Christ were well carried was tonowed By unloading the Christmas tree.

Sunday evening a pageant was given in appropriate costumes. EMBURY SERVICE IS LARGELY ATTENDED More than sevpntv fi attendance at the annnnl Mow Year's service conducted Monday even tne jimDury m. E. church, Rev. na mrs.

Herman Beers, of Johnson ity, N. Y. avanirslists. wer in the preachine sprvirM nrf musical program was presented by the memtors of the Epworth league of the church. At the conclusion nf luncheon was served by the members the Ladies' Aid society.

Announcement was made that the evangelistic services will continue until next Wednesday evening Avoca WANTED FIFTY GIRLS work in Spare time and earn valuable prizes, Gifts and Cash. Elks' Fair and Bazaar Headquarters, Pitts ton, Pa. Adv. 3 t. 4lfc Exeter WANTED FIFTY GIRLS work in Snare time and earn valuable prizes.

Gifts and Cash. Elks' Pair and Bazaar Headquarters, Pitts ton, Pa. Adv. 3 t. Today! Clearance of leys' expensive suits at have completed arrangements for their Mrs.

Ella Ingham, Mrs. M. S. Kent annual church supper on Friday eve ner and daughter called ln Le Rays nlng, Jan. 18, in the church parlors.

vle Friday afternoon. A very elaborate menu will be provid Mrs. Inman, of Meshoppen, spent ed and a large crowd Is expected. Friday and Saturday as a guest of her Mrs. George Eggert, daughter Jean Mrs.

Claude Valentine and son Geoinc. of Syracuse. N. spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs.

William Davis, or Watson avenue. Miss Martha Beck, of Watson ave nue, is spending 'some tlmetwith relatives in Plymouth. Mis3 Gertrude Hiidebrand, of Bryn Mawr street, is spending a few days In Nanticoke. Mr. and Mrs.

John P. Fiore and son Gerald, of New York city, are spend ing the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. nomas Fletcher, of Luzerne street. Ralph Rinehart, of New York city, spent the week end among relatives in West Scranton.

Mrs. J. J. Robert, of South Main avenue, is confined to her home with illness. LaRune P.

Daniels, of Cleveland. has returned home after spending the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Daniels, of North Lincoln avenue. Rudolph Mattson.

a student at Muh These names will tell you how much value your're getting, Sam Peck suits, Skolny suits, Penrod suits, Cortley Junior suits most of them sold originally for more than $20 they're odd, single, remaining suits to us, but they're wonderful school and street suits for your boy. Only 55 in the lot and all sizes to 18. Don't miss this sale Wednesday. lenberg, is spending the holidays with Mrs. George Shepard, of Canton.

hi3 parents. Patrolman and Mrs. Ed Mr. and Mrs. D.

L. Taylor enter ward Mattson, cf South Hyde Park tained Mrs. Mamie Kent, Corey Hon avenue. eywell and Archie Honeywell for din Mrs. Oaleb Taylor, of 148 South Everett avenue, is seriously ill at her home.

I Members of the Hvde Park lodze of the Big Sisters' organization, will eon duct their monthly business and so cial session on Thursday afternoon at ciock in tne cnamber of Commerce building. Throop Xmas Clubs for 1929 now forming. Throop State IJ(LV6R66RB.