The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 15

THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1928 15 DEMOCRATS NAME MINOOKA MAN AS COUNTY CHAIRMAN Mrs. Nealis to Again Head Women's Committee Walsh Elected City Leader P. Higgins, of Minooka, last night elected chairman of the Democratic County committee and Michael Lawler, Jessup burgess, I vice-chairman. Mrs.

P. J. Nealis was eeclted chairlady of the county women's committee. The city chairmanship went to Frank E. Walsh, William Decker was named chairman of the women's committee and Mrs.

Vincent Ruddy, vice-chairlady. Last night's election culminated A week'se fforts to curb dissension in the Democrats' ranks which arose from ab reak following the poor board's reorganization. The first attempt to select campaign officers was cut hsort when it became anparent that headway could be made until differences were submerged. Blakely PAST MASTERS HOLD IMPORTANT MEETING ELAKELY, Feb. Ransom Simons recently entertained at card party at her home on Third reet for the benefit of the MidValley Hospital.

After the games, a delightful lunch was served by the hostess. Present were: Mesdames Hattie Bishop. of Archbald; Edith Elgle, of Olyphant, and Maud Morgans. Cassie Morgan and Marie Morgans, Elizabeth Clark, Elizabeth Edwards, Florence Leonard. B.

E. Kinsley and Simons, of Blakely. NEWS NOTES surprise party was tendered Miss Anna Page, of Archbald, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, of West Lackawanna avehue; recently.

Games and music vere features of the evening, and rofreshments were served by Mrs. son daughter. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Page and daughter, Anna, of A Archbald: Misses Helen Mason and Marion Jackson, of Scranton; Mr.

and Mrs. James Mason, Margaret and Leroy Mason. of town. Mrs. Ransom Simons is spending he week-end with her mother in Edelle.

The February meeting of the Past Matrons' and Past Patrons' Association of Northeastern Pennlylvania, held in Malta Hall, Adams venue, yesterday afternoon, was lollowed the annual banquet, in honor of the worthy grand matron, the Chamber of Commerce. Ninety members and guests were seated. The occasion also harked the thirteenth anniversary of the organization. Invocation was riven by Mrs. May Pass, chaplain.

Solos were rendered by Mrs. Louise Blackney and by Mrs. Osborne, added to the enjoyment. Approbriate remarks were made by Vorthy Grand Matron Hamilton, and Worthy Grand Patron John Cole, of Carbondale. The president, Irs.

Hughes, in behalf of the assoliation, presented Mrs. Hamilton vith a gift. Other grand officers resent were: Associate Grand Maro: Jane Roberts, of Pittsburgh; Grand Treasurer Belle Williams, of Scranton; Past Grand Matrons Elizabeth Clark. of Berwick: Mary Fear and Mabel E. Miller, of Pittston; 3 E.

Barthold, of Blakely; A. Nash, of Scranon; Grand ther Flossie Chase, of Carbondale; district deputies, May Baker, of Tunkhannock; Mary Inalls, of Factoryville; Mildred W. Smith and Sue R. Butcher. of Scranton; grand representatives, Norma Davies, Mary Kirby and Ella Preverton, the worthy matrons districts 19-A and 19-B.

TWO LOSE LIFE TRYING TO BREAK FROM JAIL CHICAGO, Feb. negro brisoner was shot and killed, anther shot and killed himself, and policeman was wounded when leveral prisoners in the Wabash avenue police station attempted a break for liberty. The dead men were Dempsey Parker and Barney McNeil. They had been arrested on robbery harges. CAMDEN, N.

Feb. 3. first serious casualty of "the bus drivers' war" was reported in Camden tonight when Howard Cahill, 29, driver of a PhiladelphiaWoodbury bus was treated at Cooper Hospital after being struck over the head with a hammer aleged to have been wielded by Luciano Richilugo, 28, of Narberth. Both men are operators of independent buses. Immanuel Baptist 7:30 P.M.

"The New Reformation" A sermon by Rev. Husted based upon Michael Pupin's two books, 'Immigrant to Inventor' 'The New Reformation' Immanuel Orchestra Y. M. C. A.

Men's Conference Sunday at M. Invasions of the Christian Sabbath" SPEAKERRev. B. R. Hanton Scranton, Pa.

Musical Program All Men Invited PITTSTON WM. A. O'HARA MANAGER Bell Phone: 721 Office: Market So. Main RADIATOR ALCOHOL SEIZED BY AGENTS Prohibition Agents Littlejohn and Benninghorn Confiscate 1,500 Gallons in Raid on Tompkins Street Barn--Hearings Before Commissioner Pinola PITTSTON, Feb. agents Robert Littlejohn and ninghora, of the Wilkes-Barre Barre headquarters unearthed a new cess of making moonshine out of radio alcohol when they raided a barn in the rear of 137 1-2 Tompkins street, this city, confiscating two large vats containing 1,500 gallons of radiator alcohol.

According to the federal men the process through which the alcohol was being put in order to make it for consumption was one of the crudest methods unearthed. Alcohol manufactured for automobile radiators was placed in two large vats containing sulphuric acid, charcoal and white mineral oil and several other ingredients. The alfour men who were operating the cohol and vats were confiscated an and plant were arrested. They gave their names as Charles Guinta, of 109 Tompkins street; Leo Osicco, 191 Johnson street; Joseph Scarantino, 147 Elizabeth street and James Falzone. 140 Tompkins street.

The four men were held under $1.000 bail each for federal court when arraigned this evening before United States Commissioner Frank L. Pinola of this city. Walter Bechtold. of Coxton, was Two Autoists Are Robbed In Duryea PITTSTON, Feb. autoists were held up and robbed on Main street Duryea shortly after midnight.

One of the autoists according to reports was from New York state, and was relieved of $8 while the other was minus $6. Duryea borough police unable to find trace of the highwaymen. Both stickups were near the city line. George Lintern PITTSTON, Feb. scores of friends and relatives in attendance the funeral of the late George Lintern was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home on South Main street, Sebastopol.

Services were in charge N. Hempstead of the Methodist Protestande church. Interment in St. oJhn's Cemetery. The pall bearers were: George Greenland, William L.

Pace, Alex Wilson, Evan Havard. Robert Langford, Wright Campbell. Install Officers WYOMING, Feb. election and installation of officers of the L. C.

B. A. took place at a meeting held last night at the home of Mrs. Michael McGinley, on Breese street. The following are officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs.

Ja Tonrey; vice president, Mrs. Kate Thompson: financial secretary, Mrs. Catherine Hoffman; assistant secretary. Mrs. Mae Decker; treasurer, Mrs.

Mary Curry: past president, Mrs. Cecilia Perry: marshall. Mrs. Alice Doherty; guard Mrs. Margaret Walsh; trustees, Mrs.

Bridget Cotter, Mrs. Mary James, Mrs. Rose Clark, Mrs. Catherine Ward, and Mrs. Mary Farrell.

Luncheon was served. Hear the Rev. Miss Edith M. Randolph at the Bethel A. M.

E. Church Sunday 10:30 A. M. "Jeremiah, 31:3, Subject "The Great Dynamic." 3:00 P. M.

MEN'S MEETING, and Boys over twelve, Subject. "Exalted MANHOOD" 7:45, The Howe of Decision All Are Welcome. held under $1,000 bail for federal court when given a hearing this afternoon before United States Commissioner Pinola. Federal agents made a raid on the barn in the rear of the Bechtold property at Coxton on Tuesday and confiscated seventy-two halves of beer, which a government analysis showed was 2.65 alcohol. Bechtold was represented by Attorney W.

H. Gillespie. Old Forge Men Held. Gaetano Cusumammo, and Leo a Pozzo, of Old Forge, were held under $2,000 bail each when arraigned before Commissioner Pinola on charges of having operated a 1,000 gallon still on Edith street, Old Forge, which was raided on January 31 by federal agents. The two men were represented by Attorney John Memolo, and waived hearings.

Federal agents at Wilkes-Barre today denied that they raided a 1,500 gallon still at Boston Settlement last night. According to reports it is evident that the raid must have been staged by hijackers, as the information concerning the alleged raid came from a reliable source. ROBERT ALLARDYCE DIES IN HOSPITAL PITTSTON, Feb. 3. Robert Allardyce, age 48.

of 34 Swallow street, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock the Pittston Hosnital, of burns incurred on Tuesday. land and came to a America when Mr. Allardvce was born in Scot- a year of age with his parents, the ate John and Agnes Allardyce. For a number of years he had been employed as an electrician by the Pennsylvania Coal Company. in The following brothers survive: Thomas, former to county detective: of this city: Alexander, of Wilkes- and William, of ScotThe funeral will be held Saturday afternoon o'clock.

Services will be in charge of Rev. Rinker, of the Presbyterian Church. Interment will be made in Pittston Cemetery. Hand Crushed PITTSTON, Feb. Gibilis, age 21, of 301 West Grant street, Exeter, a laborer at No.

7 shaft of the Ewen colliery, Pennsylvania Coal company, had his right hand badly crushed while at work this afternoon. He is undergoing treatment at the Pittston hospital. Joseph Scalis PITTSTON, Feb. 3. Joseph Scalis, 57, of 117 Mill street.

died last night at the Wilkes- Barr General hospital following a lingering illness of complications. funeral wi'l be held Saturday afternoon from the home of Salvatore Scamacca. Burial will be made in St. John's cemetery. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 520 VINE STREET Sunday Services 10:30 A.M.

and 7:30 P. M. Sunday School, 10:30 A. M. Wednesday Evening Meeting 8:00 O'Clock Public Reading Room 402 Scranton Life Bldg.

Visitors Cordially Welcome. Westminster Presbyterian Church Madison Avenue and Olive Street Rev. Peter K. Emmons, Minister 7:30 P. M.

"CONDITIONAL CHRISTIANITY" ELM PARK CHURCH Dr. Gray's Fifth Sermon on "Keeping Up With John Bunyan" "A Valley a Victory--a Healing Hand" 7:30 P. M. A NOTED METHODIST LEADER, Rev. Harold Paul Sloan, D.

D. One of America's Greatest Preachers, and Editor and Publisher of "The Essentialist," will appear under the auspices of the Central City Bible Class in a Great Address to Bible Loving Christians in the Concert Hall of the Scranton Conservatory of Music (Mulberry Street and Madison Avenue) Monday Evening Next (February 6th) AT BIGHT O'CLOCK -PEOPLE OF ALL DENOMINATIONS ARE INVITED- CO. PROPOSITION IS ACCEPTED BY MINERS PITTSTON, Feb. 3. At a meeting of Butler colliery, local No.

265, United Mine Workers of America, held this morning at Dupont, the local unanimously voted to accept the proposition of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in reference to wages and the operation of mechanical loader in the mines at the Butler. The proposition of the company to withdraw the contract the operation of a mechanical" loader and employ union men at a wage of $9 a day for miners, $8 a day for laborers and $7.50 a day for engineers on the loader proved aeceptable to men and the local union officers were directed to sign the agreement. agreement ew with the Butler grievance committee was reached in conference with officials of the company and local and district officials of the union. Under the new arrangements Butler colliery may resume work at an early date. MRS.

WILLIAM BRYDEN WEST PITTSTON. Feb. funeral of William Bryden was held this afternoon from the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph Jennings, 36 Montgomery avenue, and was largely attended. Services were in charge of Rev.

Thomas W. Swan. of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in West Pittston Cemetery. The pall bearers were: J.

P. Bryden, of Scranton; W. H. McMillan, W. D.

Howarth. A. L. LeGrand, George Cooper and Robert Bryden, of this place. HERE AND THERE James Murray, 40, of 259 Parsonage street, is receiving treatment at the Pittston Hospital for fracured ribs incurred while at work at No.

9 Colliery. He was caught under a fall of roof. William Gibbons, of 158 Pine street, visiting relatives in New York City. Mr. and Mrs.

George Bianco, of 39 Wilford street, entertained at their home recently in honor of Mr. Bianco's birthday anniversary. WEST SIDE NOTES Wesley Circle, of the M. E. Church, will meet on Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the church Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Fear. Mrs. port, Mrs. Edward Schroeder and Mabel E.

Miller, Mrs. Frank Davenbel Mrs. Robert L. Pierce attended the district meeting of the Eastern Star, held last night at Scranton. Miss Martha Kohne entertained her club at bridge at her home on Montgomery avenue, recently.

Miss Rachael Williams. of Montgombery avenue, entertained her bridge c'ub last evening. D. K. Daniels, of Parke street, is able to be around after his illness.

Eleven cases of measles have been reported to Health Officer John Stutz during the last three days. Mr. and Mrs. T. L.

Williams and daughter, Elizabeth started this racrning on a motor trip to St. Petersburg, Fla. A savings bank in the form of 3 closed urn of baked clay with a slit in the top has been found in the ruins of Utica, an ancient Phoenician city on the African coast. STEPS TAKEN TO ADJUST US IN BANKRUPT' TOWN Data Gathered to Gain Foothold For Recovery of Alleged Back Taxes From Fell Tax Due To County--Citizens to Ask for Barosky's Indictment Tax returns on seated examined, taxes paid into computed and other data of the Lackawanna County Brennan, solicitor for the Harris in an effort to gain affairs of the township. Action Against Barosky and unseated lands in Fell township were the treasury office by small coal companies gathered yesterday by Wesley Allgood, secretary Taxpayers' Association, Attorney Joseph J.

Fell board of supervisors and Attorney Walter a foothold in adjusting the bankrupt financial The muddle is laid at the door of Ignatz Barosky, tax collector for Fell, who, it is charged, has retained over one-half of his collections in the past six years. As a result court action will be taken to recover the alleged back taxes held by Barosky. addition to the huge sums al leged to be owed on tax duplicates to Fell funds, close to $40,000 is still due the county for taxes of 1925, 1926 and 1927. Indignant Fell taxpayers are to hold a mass meeting in a few days which will be addressed by Solicitor Brennan and members of the township board of supervisors. The citizens, it was said last night, are anxious to have Barosky indicated for misappropriation of funds.

All Funds Depleted Meanwhile Fell township streets are in darkness due to non-payment of a power bill, the poor district is bankrupt and owes $30,000 most of which is owed to storekeepers and the school district is penniless. Threats have. been made to cut the water supply but action was taken yesterday to defer this until after April 1. A mandamus writ is forthcoming in a few days to recover back taxes. Liberal exonerations are charged by Fell citizens on the tax duplicates as a resason for the shortage.

The heavy exonerations, it is alleged. were only a reality on the statements for many of the supposed exonerated taxpayers have paid their taxes and hold receipts for them. Olyphant OLYPHANT, Feb. members of the Congregational church are preparing a program for an eisteddfod to be given on March 17. Holy Communion will be celebrated in St.

George's church, Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Church school at 930 a. m. Holy Communion and sermon at 10:30 o'clock. Evening service at 7:30 8 o'clock.

Rev. Joseph Brownlee, rector. Services will be held in the Welsh Baptist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Sunday school at 11:15 evening service at 6 o'clock by the Rev. W.

T. Prosser. Miss Alice McCormack. of Blakely, who underwent an operation in the Mary Keller Hospital in Scranton last week is getting along nicely. Mrs.

Mame Turner, of Monticello, is being guest of Mrs. James Mulverhill, of Sanderson avenue. NEWS NOTES Miss Hilda McCormack visited relatives in Pittston this week. Mrs. John Lapsansky visited friends in Scranton today.

RICHARD D. PARRY Richard D. Parry, 85, died Thursday night at Maple a Lake, near cow. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Tooley.

two sons, Richard. of Maplewood, and Edward, of Duryea. Funeral Sunday afternoon with services at 2:30 o'clcok in the late home folowed by services in the Maple Lake Methodist church. Interment in Maple Lake Cemetery. THIEVES STRIP WIRE FROM TROLLEY POLES Miles of Copper Taken Away By Unknown Persons POTTSV Feb.

3. (A.P.) -Thieves have stripped the trolley poles of the Schuylkill Railway company, whose emp'oyes have been on strike for several months, of more than five miles copper wire. officials of the company have announced. The lines between Frackville and St. Clair, Maple Hill and Shenandoah, and Wiggans and McDonald's cut were the heaviest losers, nearly all the trolley wire having been taken them.

The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company also reported that all' its wire in sunnlv houses in the Shenandoah district had been stolen and the Beecroft Mine reported the theft of 2,500 feet of trolley cable from its storehouse. No clue to the identity of the robbers has been found, but police expressed the opinion that they were experts. The trolley company places its Joss at $7.500. No estimates of their loss was given by the other concerns. Shingling is a return to an old! fashion popular at the French Court 250 years ago.

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Regular $10.75 and $12.75 Curtains at $7.50 pr. Regular $13.50 to $15 Curtains, at $8.75 Regular $15.75 Curtains at $10.50 pr. Swiss Point Curtain Panels, 36 and 40 inches wide and yards long, re-priced as follows: Regular $3.75 Panels, at $2.25 ea. Regular $6.00 Panels, at $3.50 and $3.75 ea. Regular $9.75 Panels, at $5.50 and $5.75 ea.

Odd single pairs and odd panels at One-Half the Regular Priceand less! Drapery Section -Sixth Floor -On the Court House Square- OLD FORGE, Feb. is running high here among local members of the Scranton Aerie a Italian-American citizens who are del the Fraternal Order of Eagles, who are planning to attend "Italian" night. Arrangements are being made by the St. Michael's Russian Orthodox congregation of this place for their coming annual ball to be held in the near future. Local police, under the direction of Chief of Police Mileski, have been busy during the past few evenings breaking up a dangerous practice of young skaters who hitch on fast moving trucks and automobiles, especially on Moosic street and Oak street.

Parents of children who play those streets are urged persuade their children to refrain from "hitch skating," as the practice is exceedingly dangerous. The condition Miss Margaret Hayes, who recently underwent an operation at Taylor hospital, is much improved. Miss Hayes will be able to return to her home within a week's time. Miss Marie C. Keogh, of the Graduate School of Medicine's Hospital, Philadelphia, has returned home from that institution where she has been a student for the past several months.

Merchant John in Caproni, of South Main street, is transacting business at Buffalo, N. Y. Samony's band, of this place, will meet for regular rehearsal Sunday afternoon at Columbia hall. Harry Mlinarski, of West Old Forge, president of the Russian A. C.

club for several years past, has been appointed to serve deputy constable the Sixth ward. Because of the regularity of recent liquor raids in the borough a common question being asked is similar to that at so often heard in tonsorial shops, "Who's next?" Vergil Cavaleiri, of Stewart street, is confined to his home by a severe attack of bronchial pneumonia. The choir of St. Mary's Italian Old Forge Catholic church met for regular weekly rehearsal Thursday evening, under the direction of Prof. P.

F. Samony, The employes of the Thomas Motors company, of this place, are busy making arrangements for their coming quarterly "Good-Will dinnerdance" to be enjoyed at Trial View Inn in the near future. Mrs. William James, of Moscow spent Thursday visiting local friends. choir of St.

Nicholal's Greek Catholic church will conduct an important meeting Friday evening. All members a are urged to attend as plans the coming annual banquet will be formulated at this meeting. condition of A. Santile, Grace street, who was recently injured while at work in the mines here, is much improved at Taylor hospital, where he is a patient. Mayfield OBITUARY MAYFIELD, Feb.

Michael Kuzmich, of Hill street, is spending a few days in Binghamton, N. The members of the Senior Class of Mayfield High school, are hearsing for a minstrel show to be given Feb. 21, in Ciccio Dance Palace. The minstrel is under the direction of Miss Maxion Brennan. instructor of music in the schols.

The proceeds goes to their funds for the Washington trip. Miss Julia Iwanik, popular high school student of Hill street, was winner of the beauty contest given in Simpson recently. Miss Iwanik was presented with a silver cup for being the prettiest girl at then dance. destroyed high school building repaired and will bey ready to be occently fire is now recupied by the high school students Tuesday morning. Monday afternoon the school will be open from 2 to 4 for the patrons of Mayfield who would like to inspect the building.

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