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THE SCRANTON REPIJBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1929 Wyoming County. Susquehanna County "ILacjkawanna: County Scouts of America. This anniversary day will be celebrated by the local troop of scouts at their regular meeting place In the Dalton hall on Friday at eight o'clock. There will be a special program arranged and conducted by the scouts. Throop FAMOUS BANTA DUO TO APPEAR FEB.

12 THROOP, Feb. 5. On Tuesday February 12, the Banta Duo under the management of the senior class, will present an entertaining sketch. The duo is a genuinely professional organization with several years of highly successful experience In entertainment work. Edythe M.

Banta possesses a personality, in addition to her unusual ability, that makes her work doubly pleasant to the audience. She is a finished pianist, having taught in a large conservatory; and has an excellent mezzo soprano voice which she utilizes to the very best advantage. A great portion of her vocal tuition was under the late dents from Oakland High school took supper at the Jackson hotel Friday evening. Farmers are making good use of The sleighing, filling their ice houses. The Rev.

William C. Lembach officiated at the funeral of Ellen Griggs at Gelatt Friday. W. S. Holmes and D.

F. Aldrich were "in Unlondale Friday conducting the funeral ot the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Allen. John Carey attended the funeral of his grandson.

Frank Carey, who was drowned in Tunkhannock. The Baptist Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. W. H. Burdick Friday for dinner.

Mrs. H. M. Roberts," who has spent the past four weeks with relatives in Bradford, has returned to her home here. Ensign McNally and wife, of the Salvation Army, conducted the services at the North Jackson M.

2. church Sunday, also called at the M. E. parsonage. Betty Holmes entertained twenty four members of the senior class of the Susquehanna high school.

Mrs. Reed Tucker and two children are on the sick list. er accompanifi them home andspent Sunday here, etupilnx to their school duties in Facioryiile Sunday evening. Many from here are filling ice houses now. John W.

Decker and daughter, Blanche, and thter, Mist Mary Decker, attended the fur.eia' of Mrs. Howard Brunges, at Tunkhannock, last Thursday. Mrs. Amanda Kasson, of Forkston, who spent several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Hsibert G.

Place, returned jme last week. The United Workers of the Presbyterian church will mfet at the home of Mrs. Carl A Blume Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Lewis Sutton, of Ruel. Hill, was in town Saturday. Mrs.

Albert Root and daughter Dorothy, spent Sunday in Wyalusing. Mrs. Jerry AUer dieo at her home in Noxen, last week. Mrs. Allen was a sister of Mrs.

Catlin, of Carney, and was known to many here. Mrs. D. H. Howell and son, Claude, were entertained at dinner on Sunday by Mr.

and Mrs. G. E. Douglas. Miss Alice Lehman, of Schuylkill, is visiting her parents, Rev.

and Mrs. P. 8. Lehman over Sunday. Mrs.

Jack Cavanaugh and Mrs. Floyd Allen are confined to their homes with grip. Mrs. G. R.

Merrfll recently entertained the Junior choir and their leader, Miss Edna Walker, at a valentine party. The table was beautifully decorated and a number of young ladles assisted the hostess in serving a delightful supper. Games and contests were enjoyed during the evening. Roland Peck had his arm quite badly injured in a coasting accident on Saturday evening, when he steered his sled into an automobile owned and driven by George Andrews, who gave the victim first aid treatment and he was able to go to his home. Mrs.

Sarah Denny Is somewhat improved from her recent Illness. Arthur Owens, of Blakely, and an employee of the Scranton Republican, was a recent caller at the home of his brother, Fred Owens. Wayne County Laceyville LACEYVILLE, Feb. 5. Mr.

and Mrs. J. D. Whipple spent from Thursday to Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Burl.igh Roof, and family in Towanda.

Miss Charlotte Barrowcllff seems to be recovering from her recent illness and is able to sit up part of the time. Miss Dorothy Perkins of Zanesville, Ohio, 'who has come to live with her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Watkins on Golden Hill, spent the week end at J. D. Whipple's.

Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Beeman and children were guests at William Terry's on Sunday. i Dick Dexter who has been helping Vernon Ruger and family during their Illness from influenza, has returned to J. D.

Whipple's. Mrs. Carrie Ward, who has spent several wea'ts with her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Stebbin's in New York city, returned home Saturday evening. Miss Amy Whipple after an illness of ten days from Influenza was able to return to teach at Golden Hill today.

Mrs. Edward Slckler of Falls, spent Thursday with her sister lnlaw, Mrs. J. D. La France.

Miss Nitzkowski, of State College, gave a very Interesting talk on colors at the home, of Mrs. Ira Rowe on Friday and next meeting of the class In "Home Decorating" will be at the home of Mrs. Emma Vosburg on Monday, the eleventh. The class will also meet on the thirteenth. The subject for next meeting is "Water Colors" and how to mix these paints.

Mr. and Mrs. Guilford C. Whipple were guests of the lady's parents, the Wiinamakers in Sayre on Sunday. Mrs.

George Long is suffering from an abscess on her arm. The B. A. class met with Miss Martha Johnson on Thursday evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Leon Long and daughter, Doris, were Sunday guests at Gsorge Long's. Mr. and Mrs. George Sherwod of Tunkhannock, were Sunday guests at Clifford G.

Pickett's. Ames Swisker is ill of influenza and his mother, Mrs. William Swisher of West Auburn, is assisting in caring for him. Mehoopany MEHOOPANY Feb. I.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Vaughn have been entertaining the formers sister, Mrs. Edward R.

Mosley and husband, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Edward Reec' spent some time In Taylor, be callcii there by the sudden of her father. H. Love and son have a fine electric display, which they ar' glad to show to any one wht may interested.

The lollypoop social which was held in the parlors the E. church, Friday evening, vrv a great success, both socially and financially Mrs. Mary fl. Lova and Mrs. Carrie V.

Sheldon have bean the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Means at Towanda. The last number of the Lyceum course will be a lectur given by Chief Strongheart, Df the Yakima Tribe, Saturday evening, Feb. 16, 1929, at the M.

E. church. Chief Strongheart is a direct descendant of th. old "Lightning Blood," of Governor Steavens' time, and has portrayed more leading Indian roles than anv other man in filmdom. He is very educated and will interpret the poetry and romance of he red man of early days His costumes and stage settings an lichly 1 Mr.

and Mrs Raymond Furman, John B. Sheehar. and Donald F. Robinson, of Ruiseh Hill were business people in Scranton, Saturday. Misses Marguerite Shehan and Mabel Deck Falls Mrs.

Dewitt Dies FALLS, Feb. 5. Mrs. Hannah Fitch Dewitt, widow of Andrew M. Dewitt, died this morning at her home here.

She was born at White's Ferry on March 19, 140 and was well and favorably known throughout this section of the state. She was active in churcn and civic work. Surviving her is on son, J. Alvin Dewitt, of Falls, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at th home and at 2 o'clock at the M.

E. church. Rev. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Roberts' cemetery.

Wyalusing WYALUSING, Feb. 5 Mr. and Mrs, George Reeles and son, Billle, spent Friday afternoon in Wilkes Barre. W. B.

Wells spent Saturday in Tunkhannock. Misses Janet and Mary Smith spent the week end with their grandmother at Norway Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith spent Saturday evening in Waverly.

Miss Theodore Peat, of Cold Creek, was calling in Wyalusing on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fenal Hammerly, of Le Raysville, called in town Sunday evening. Dr.

and Mrs. J. C. Lee left Monday for Philadelphia, to attend the wedding of their son, Thomas. Mr.

and Mrs, M. S. Kintner spent Sunday with Mrs. Stella Kintner, of Mehoopany. Mrs.

Paul Copenhaver, of Stroudsburg. spent Sunday here. Hazel Henninger spent Sunday with her parents In Meshoppen. House Dance Held Dr. and Mrs.

F. G. Bryant, 1107 Lafayette street, recently entertained at a house dance in honor of their daughter, Marion. The music was furnished by Tommy Edwards and trio. A program of entertainment was presented and refreshments were served.

The guests were: Misses Helen Bright, a student at Syracuse university; Cor rine Eschelman, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Thomas, June Francis and William Power, Edwin Snyder, James T. Cole, Evan Thomas and Charles students at Lafayette college; Russell Davis. Bradford Susquehanna i Thomas Keffer Dies SUSQUEHANNA, Feb. 5. Thom as Keffer, formerly of Susquehanna, where he was well and favorably known died at his home in New Haven, on Saturday Feb.

2. He was ill but a short time. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. Keffer was a resident of Susquehanna for many years, being general store keeper for the Erie here until 1912 when he went to New Haven and became associated with the Tidewater Oil Company.

Later he engaged in business for himself, and at the time of his death was in the oil and gas business in that city. His first wife was Miss Minnie Graham, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Graham of Susquehanna. Mrs Keffer died In.

March 1927. The announcement of Mr. Keflers death was received here as a great shock to his many friends. He is survived by his second wife and four children: John Keffer of Bayonne. N.

Miss Anna of JersyCity; Graham and Harry Keffer or New Haven, ine body will be brought to Susquehanna Tuesday night and taken to the Graham home on Grand street. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Mary Haynes Mrs.

Mary Irving Haynes, a former resident of Susquehanna, died at her home in Binghamton, Monday morning, Feb. 4. Death claimed her after a short illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Haynes was born and raised in Susquehanna and spent a greater part of her life here.

She was the widow of the late Daniel Haynes, who is also kindly remembered by many friends. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Irving of this place. She is survived by the following children: Nicholas and Abraham Haynes, of Einghamten; Mrs James Heff ern, Buffalo; two sister: Mrs Thomas Lannon and Mrs. T. J.

Houlihan, of Susquehanna; three brothers: John J. Irving of Binghamton; Edward of Paterson and Frank of Roselle Park N. J. News Briefs Joseph Boyden has returned to Cleveland, after spending Sunday with his father, Watson Boyden, Grand street. John Madigan has returned to Paterson N.

after spending Sunday with relatives here. Miss Helen Ring has returned to Binghamton, after spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. J.

Tierney, Jackson avenue. Miss Evelyn Platner has returned to Syracuse after a visit with Miss Mildred Creegan. Miss Dorothy Chidister ha; returned form a visit with friends in New York. Mrs. Florence Vincent has returned from New York city where she spent the week end with friends.

Eldridge of Hon ell, spent Sunday with his parent in Lansboro. Dr. Paul Lannon, of Archbald, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.

J. Larnon. Mr. and Mrs. R.

Jerome Lannon have removed from Susquehanna to Bingnamton. Forest City FOREST CITY, Feb. 5 Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. Evans, of Brooklyn, N. spent the week end at the nome latter mother, Mrs. H. W.

Brown. H. P. was a business visitor in town Monday. John Dutchman is spending a few days in Joliet, 111.

Miss Cora Parry of Mansfield Teach ers' college, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parry. Mrs. Sue Newark, of Main street, is undergoing treatment in St.

Joseph's Hospital. Miss Louise Clark has returned to her home in Endicott, N. after visiting local friends for a few days. Lenoxville LENOXVILLE, Feb. 5.

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Clarkson will entertain the Ladies Aid society at their home on Wednesday, February 13.

All are cordially invited. Ladies please bring unmuies. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rivenburg, son, Charles Hill, and James Hill, of Jermyn, were pleseant callers at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. George Snyder on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rowland and daughter, of Endicott.

N. are guests ine nome oi ner motner, Mrs. Charles Walter. Mr. and Mrs.

A. G. Johnson enter tained at dinner on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Roberts, of Hopbottom, and Mr.

and Mrs. B. E. Clarkson," of Lenoxville. Mr.

and Mrs. H. V. Hartley and daughter, Louise, and Marion, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mis.

Francis Argust at Endicott, N. Y. winie Kood is driving a new coups. William Russell, of Carbondale. E.

H. Ridgeway and H. L. Stephens, of this place, went to Buffalo on business last week. Mrs.

Ve'ma Robinson. Miss Freda Robinson, Mr. and Mrs.W. W. Barber, and children, spent Sunday with relatives In Scranton.

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Stephens.

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ridgeway, son Harvey, and daughter Lila, are leaving this morning for Florida.

A. T. Phillips, of West Lenox was a business caller In town on Saturday. Dean Johnson was doing business in Carbondale on Monday. L.

J. Dewitt. of New Milford. was a caller in this Place last week. Edgar Clarkson, and Cordie Allen are both confined to their home with the grippe.

Mrs. C. G. Stephens, Mrs. H.

L. Stephens, and Mrs. P. D. Johnson were Carbondale visitors on Monday.

Missx Bessie Johnson, of Waverly High school, spent the week end with her parents in this place. J. W. Cole was called to Jermyn one evening last week to take part in an entertainment. Mrs.

Conrad and son. visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rood the first of the week. Uniondale UNIONDALE, Fb.

5 The I Ladies Aid society, of the Presbyterian church; will serve dinner In Williams hall on Thursday, February 7. Cottage prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Thomas Stark. Mr. and Mrs.

H. H. Howell, Mr. and "GAITEES" The overshoe with graceful lines and appealing colors. Style and Warmth GOLDSMITH BROS 302 Lacka.

Ave. Harford HARFORD, Feb. 5. Lewis Peck is ill with the "flu." Friends here were sorry to hear of the death of Ralph NStutt, of Scranton. He was well known here, his wife being Mabel Osborne.

Dr. Trimmer, of South Gibson, was a Sunday caller at the home of Lewis Peck, Mr. and Mrs. GAll Feck Rnd son, of Hallstead, were Sunday callers in this vicinity. Gail Farge has returned to his work on the Payne Homestead, after being ill several days with the grippe.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bisbee and son, of Deposit, N. recently visited relr atives here. Mrs.

Abbie Tiffany Is spending some time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bisbee, in Deposit, N. Y. Frank Powers is spsndln; a few days at the home of his daughter Mrs. Merritt Payne.

William Till was a Saturday caller among friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Booth are visiting at the home of their daughters, Mrs. Robert Hudson, and Mrs.

Lee Candy, in Philadelphia. George Chamberlain spent Saturday in Scranton. Brooklyn BROOKLYN, Feb. 5. Wallace Ely of Scranton, spent a few days recently at the home ef his grandfather here.

Vincent Barnes has gone to East Orange, N. J. where his brother, Roilo is attending Upsola College. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Watson, or Endicott, was brought here for burial on Monday. Mrs. E. A. Smith has returned from Cortland where she went to assist in the care of her grandson who was ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Adams, of Clarlrs Summit, visited at the home of their son here on Sunday. Mrs. h.

N. Benjamin is ill with Grip. Her sister, Mrs. Effle Tiffany, is caring for her. The members of the Universalist Sunday school enjoyed a party in the basement of the church on Saturday evening.

Hallstead HALLSTEAD, Feb. 5. Preparations are being made by the Civic club of Hallstead for the supper which is to be served Tuesday evening, February 12, in Fireman's hall, for the benefit of the Hallstead Fire company. The body of Mrs. Margaret N.

Lamb, aged 73 years, widow of the late Dr. D. Lamb, of Hallstead, whose death occurred at the home of her eldest daughter, Mrs. Ransom L. Baldwin, at Merioon, on Sunday, Jan.

27 was brough to the funeral parlors of oien E. Tuttie Tuesday evening, Jan 29. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in the Presbyterian church, Rey. William H. Johnston officating.

Burial was in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. Lamb was a resident of Hallstead for 18 years. Her husband, Dr. F.

D. Lamb, was, durinj that time, a prominent physician, surgeon and druggist at Hallstead. She is survived by four children, thirteen grand children, one brother, and one siater. The Baptist Ladies' Aid society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Elmer Decker, on Main street, Thursday afternoon.

The W. C. T. U. will hold Its monthly business meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

Grace Mccreary, on Susquehanna street. Mrs. A. F. Merrell served tea Friday afternoon, to the Daughters of Veterans and other friends In honor of the eightieth birthday of her mother, Mrs.

George Stockholm, of Franklin Forks. Francis Osterhout, of Hallstead, has recently been awarded the Jerome Davi3 prize of $100 for sociological research at Oberlin College, Ohio, where he is a student. Mrs. R. Sayer Is ill with lumbago at her home on Main street.

Orie Armlln has sold his live stock to Mr. Severson, of Grent Bend. Mrs. R. L.

Severson is seriously 111 with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. H. J.

Brown, who have spent several weeks at the home of Mr. Brown son, Floyd Brown, at Sid ney, N. hava returned home. Jackson JACKSON. Feb.

5. Wilbur Pease, of Cooperstown, spent the week end with nis brothers, ueorge ana nusseu, oi West Jackson. R. A. Sparks is mourning tne loss of "King Tut," his bulldog.

Ivan snvernau spent sunoay ac ms home here. Mr. and Mrs. Merrick Whitney were callers on Rev. and Mrs.

Silvernail Friday. Mrs. H. M. Pace and Mrs.

Schermer horn were callers at the Silvernail home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wesson Lamb, or Sus quehanna, were calling on friends in own Sunday. Bruce Belcher and wife, of Bing hamton, spent Sunday with his parents here.

Mr. and Mrs. Bissel Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barnes, and Mrs.

Celia Leonard were Binenamton Friday. Mrs. Brown's mother returned with them. A sleigh ride party of eighteen stu Clark's Summit Enjoys Banquet SUMMIT, Feb. 5.

At the recent banauet of the Clark's Summit Fire ComDanv No. 1 which was served the Abington Women's club In their iclub house in Clark's Summit, tables were set for seventy five men. 4 ine company numoeis aiming iw 'members many of the business men htii1 nthprs nf the community. There a total membership of about one hundred thirty and according to avail able, information it Is the only fire (company In approximately thirty one townships and boroughs In Lacka wanna and Luzerne counties that receives no municipal aid. It is strictly a volunteer having no paid officers or men, and Is supported solely by tne efforts oi its memDers "and by outside subscriptions.

1 11. 1 i. 11.. inc carnival neia iu itii iuc rarmvan committee lurnea mio vue treasury $326.25 and donations amounting to $683.50, the latter being in answer to mall solicitations, a 'nersonal solicitation carried on by a special committee resulted In an ad $2460, which enabled tne company to finish paying for tneir large buy 600 feet of new hose and have a balance' left in the i treasury. Over sixty per cent of the donations come from boroughs and rural districts outside of Clarks Summit and shows the feeling of the people for the pro taction afforded thorn, Answcrs Many Alarms miring tne year enaing uecemoer 31 1928.

the comrjanv answered thirty se.vcn alarms, twenty nine of wnicn were out oi iown cans, nine ui those being grass fires. One of the alarms i was turned in between mid fnisht and 8 o'clock in the morning. There were only eight fires in the i Dorougn, iwo oi tnem grass nres, ana i only one of the remaining six was lost. In this case the firemen were handi capped because of the total absence or water in tnat section ana tne iact that the fire had broken through the roof when discovered and was rapidly by a high wind. In spite of these difficulties everything on the first floor of the dwelling was saved, including a range, some of the plumbing tne electric ngnt fixtures and a quantity of bedding i from, the second i Within' the past year the.

trucks an estimated distance of three i hundred, sixty seven miles, were In i service fifty seven and one half hours, used three hundred and thirty gallons I of chemicals, pumped eighteen hours genu ifliu live Luuifcauu, oia ijuuuicu liny ieet oi nose. At the present time the company finnnratns nncictc nf turn friipL c' light truck equipped with two 35 gallon chemical tanks and 400 feet cf hose and a large triple pumper truk capable of pumping five hundred gallons of water per minute, carrying a 250 gal'on booster or emergency water tank and 1000 feet of large hose. A fireman's relief fund Is main lined by the company and an accident insurance policy covering the members while on duty at a fire. in behalf of the comoanv the of ficers thanked the public for tlisir support in the past and expressed their intention to make every effort to them even better service in the News Briefs i' Mrs. C.

T. Mutchner. of Davton. Ohio, Is spen ling a few weeks with i her parents, Mr. Mrs.

W. B. Parker on Colburn avenue. 1 On Friday nening the members of the Methodist Episcopal church choir gave a surprhe party at the church nonor of Mr ir i Miller's 80th birthday. A supper was served after re i hearsal and a lare bouquet of car nations was presented to Mr.

Miller. On Sunday fourteen ol his relatives came to his home for a dinner in honor of the occasion He received many i beautiful gifts and best wishes from a host of friends foi mr.ny more happy returns of the day. Green Grove GREEN GROVE, Feb. 5 The Gleaners' Bible Class of the Montdale M. E.

church was very delightfully enter talned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. El mer Oakley recently. News came to this place of the death of Mr, Schoonover, who has for several summers visited his daughter, F. H.

Oakley here. The Gleaners' Bible class will hold a Valentine social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Owens, of Montdale, on Thursday evening, February 14. All Jadies are asked to bring a box lunch for two.

A valentine tree will be the new feature of the evening. The friend3 of Mrs. Hannah Miller will be saddened to hear of her 111 health. Mrs. G.

I. Reese Is gaining. Ground Is being broken for a new at Montdale. Rev. Robert Smith was a caller here recently.

Mrs. J. H. Turner Is not well at this writing. Elmhurst 1 ELMHURST, Feb.

5. Mr. and Mrs. James and Miss Alberta Finn attended commencement exercises at the Junior High school in Scranton on Wednesday evening when Miss Margaret Waver, of Scranton, was one of the graduates. Miss Leola Cfturtemanche, of New York city, spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Leo Courtemanche. Thodore Wolfe, of Lehigh University, has been spending a week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wolfe.

Miss Eleanor Henderlckson and Miss Donna Cutter, of Scranton, spent Friday night as guests of Miss Beth and MIes Jean Clarke, i I Mrs, George Harvey was a recent i guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ge.irge Harvey in Scranton. 1 Attorney and Mrs. John R.

Wilson have returned from Philadelphia. Miss Beth Clarke attended the ban ciot given thi staff rf tv Technical High school paper at the hotel Jermyn In JBcranton on Tuesday evening of this week. Mrs. H. L.

MacAskie, Mrs. Kenneth MacAskie. and. daughter, Jean, and Miss June Carter attended the commencement exercises in the administration building in Scranton on Fri 'day when Miss Carol MacAskie was 'one of the graduates. Mr and Mrs.

R. C. Mahoney attended the enrd party given by the Institute Bankers' association in Scranton on oMnday night. Dalton 1 DALTON, Feb. 5 The Missionary 'meeting of the Baptist church will be held at the home of Mrs.

P. Purdyr Friday afternoon, February 8, at 2:30 o'clock. At the meeting Mrs. H. M.

will review the book "Friends of Africa." Mrs. Fred Beers entertained her bridge club on Friday afternoon last. Friday, February 8 Is the nineteenth anniversary of the founding of the Boy Eire Company White Mills WHITE MILLS, Feb. 5 Mrs. Joseph Sisphens entertained a large number of ladies on Thursday afternoon for the Ladies' Aid society.

Raymond Brown employed at the silk trade at Port Jervis, N. spent the week end at the home of hts mother, Mrs. Lydla Brown. Miss Simpson, a Carbondale nurse, is caring for Anna Brown, who was a patient in Wayne Memorial hospital, but now at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lydia Brown.

Avoca Church Notes AVOCA, Feb. 5. The regular prayer service will not be held in Langcllffe Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening so that the member of the congregation may attend the union missionary meeting to be held in Green Ridss Presbyterian church. Dr. Robert E.

Speer, a missionary leader of note, will be the snsaker. The resular meetine of the women's missionary society which was to De neid on Thursday has been postponed. Announcement of the death of Rev. Dr. A.

J. Weisley, a former pastor of Langcllffe Presbyterian church, who died at Easton less than two week ago, was made by the pastor, Rev. A. D. Behrends, at Sunday morning services.

Resolutions expressing ths heartfelt sympathy and regrets of the congregation were adopted and ordered sent to the widow in her sad hour of trial and bereavement. Mrs. WeLs ley was formerly Miss Caroline McDonald, of the North End. McDonald Funeral The funeral of Mrs. Thomas McDonald was held on Monday morning from her home on Factory street.

A solemn requiem mass was celebrated in St. Mary's church by Rev. Henry P. Burke, Rev. William Cawley, deacon, and Rev.

James Reilly, sub deacon. Mrs. D. J. Houlihan sang "Ave Marie." The pallbearers were: Michael Grogan, Michael Flaherty, Stephen Flaherty, Perry Savanannah, Edward Joyce, Owen Interment was made in St.

Mary'3 cemetery. Married in Miss Mary Morahan and William McDcrmott. both residents or Avoca, were united In marriage last Saturday morning in St. Augustine church. Brooklyn.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. William 0'3nen. The attendants were Mr3. Helen Morahan and William Murphy. After a trip to Old Point Comfort they will reside in Avoca.

Mrs. McDcrmott has bzen a teacher in the New York city schools. Miss Smith a Bride Miss Almeda J. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

R. E. Smith, of 609 South Main street, and Howard Shaeffer. of York avenue, were united in marriage on Sunday evening at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev.

E. Lawrence Martin, pastor of Bethel Methodist Episcopal church. They were unattended. The bride wore a sky blue gontette gown and carried bridal She was an instructor at the I. S.

Mr. Shaeffer is employed hy the Aveca Silk comoany. They will reside at th3 Smith homestead. Passes "Exams" Miss Cecilia Clarke, of the West Side, has been notified that she has suc cessfully passed the State Board exam ination for nurses. sn was graduated from Wilkes Barre General hospital last sorlns.

edeo anyearslffl Blakelv BLAKELY, Feb. 5. Mrs. Robert Ferguson is recovering from a recent illness at her horns on Main street. Charles little son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Morris, has been 111 during the week. Mrs. A. E.

Day, of Philadelphia, Is spending some time at the home of her father, John J. Priest, of Lincoln avenue, Mrs. John B. Klngsley is ill at her home on Second street. Mrs.

A. F. Gell and children, of Scranton, were recent visitors at the La'lv residence on Main street. William Leek has returned from a trip to New York city. Mrs.

Ann Davis, or Hyde Park, was a week end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris. I'm Cnuchi and Cold I'ae Jenkins Tat Menthol and Ext Cod Lifer Jenkins' Drug Store Mah Ave. Jackson St.

Scranton, Pa. CARD OF. THANKS We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us In the recent bereavement of our husband and father, Also the donors of cars and flowers. MRS. HENRY EVANS AND FAMILY.

Spring Brook SPRINGBROOK, Feb. 5 Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas was called to Virginia on Saturday, owing to the death of her sister, Mrs. Edith Lewis. Bert Scull had the misfortune to break his leg on Tuesday while working on the State road.

Mrs. Albert Jones is slowly recovering from the grip and scarlet fever. Miss Martha Richards returned home after visiting her sister at Moscow, Pa. Mrs. Hattie Davenport is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs.

Jonathan Jones. Everett Scott is In the hospital at Scranton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haines from Scranton, spent Sunday here with rela' tives.

Mrs. Annie Daniels is around again after her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Flyte attended the funeral of George Rolls at Scran ton on Tuesday.

Miss Sue Fenwick and Esther Fox spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Evan F. Bawcn. Cortez CORTEZ, Feb.

5. The Ladies' Aid will meet in the church basement on Thursday, February 7. Mrs. Alton Benjamin and Mrs. John Meyer will be the hostesses.

The Junior Wide Awake class will hold a valentine social in the M. P. church basement, Wednesday evening, February 13. Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Benjamin and daughter spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Benjamin.

Rev. J. W. Booth, wife and nephew, were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

W. W. cook. Miss Betty Cook spent Friday even ing at the home of Edna Jones. Henry Martin, who had his foot crushed is able to be around again.

Miss Nellie Medallls, who has been staving in Scranton, has returned home Miss Melba Myers entertained a few friends at a birthday party, Saturday at her home. Games were played and dainty refreshments were served to the twelve guests, by Mrs. Manna ana at ersl Mvers. Frank Minckler has returned to State College, having been called home by the death of his brother. M.

W. Cook was a caller In Scranton, on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Van Sickle spent Sunday with Theodore Zeigler, of Saco.

Mrs. Loreta Van Gorder. of Maple wood, and children, are visiting at the home of J. A. Moore.

Mrs Friend Swingle spent several days with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Bais den, of Scranton. Daleville riM.EViLLE. Feb. 5 Stewart Blair is still critically ill at his home at Doran's Glen.

Covington Grange held a very interesting session last Friday evening, de spite the inclement weather. Mrs. Lucas uarocna enieriaineo. me Yostville Sewing club on Thursday of last week, January 31. Those present were Mrs.

Wheelew Wagner, Mrs. Will Havenstrite, Mrs. Roy Storme, Mrs. Marv Price. Mrs.

Daniel Lewis, Mrs. William Stanton, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. W. W.

Jones, Mrs. Arthur Jones. Mrs. Samuel Kishel, Misses Nellie Jones, Jemnle Stanton and Miss Dorothy Lewis. Mrs.

W. W. Hurley is doing as well as can be expected after her recent operation. The Red, White and Blue contest which is being conducted by the Daleville Sunday school, is creating quite an excitement. The White's were ahead Sunday having 1,000 points.

Mr. Rooney Is getting along very nicely at this writing. He is still at the State hospital, Scranton. On Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor society held a programme for the young people's day. Miss Margaret Wardell had charge of the meeting.

Clark's Green CLARK'S GREEN, Feb. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burleigh and little son, Floyd of Waymart.

were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Wheeler at their home on Fairview road Sun day.

Members of the Clark's Green Methodist church choir will meet Feb. 8. Baptismal service will be held in the local Eaptist church on Sunday eve ning. Mrs. James A.

Gleason, of North Highland avenue, has been confined to her home for the past few days with a severe attack of sore throat. Miss Virginia Rushmore has re turned to Wilson college, and Donald Widdowfield to Lehigh university, Bethlehem, after spending the mid year vacation at their respective homos. Mrs. William Widdowfield of Abing ton road, is able to be about again alter ner recent illness of grippe. Peckville PECKVILLE, Feb.

5. Mr. and Mrs. William A. White attended a card party Wednesday night at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. John McKinley, of Oh'phant. Willard Reese and Harold Slack house, of Stroudsburg, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Reese.

Mr. and Mrs. William Rodda and family will leave Wednesday for Con nsllsville, where they will make their future home. William A. White, of Electric street, was again re elected a director at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the West Scranton Savings and Loan association last week.

Rev. O. N. Underwood is improving after a recent illness. The annual father and son banquet will be held in the M.

E. church next Monday night. Alvin English is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Warren E.

Clark is convalescing from her recent Illness. Esther Swingle is ill at her home on Main street. Anothy Kinlack has been quite 111 for some time at his home on Cemetery street. A party was held Thursday evening at the home of Charles W. Jones in honor of his birthday, his many friends gave him a wonderful surprise and many presents were given Mr Jones.

Games and music were enjoyed. Miss Louise Waltz sang many, beautiful solos. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jones. Those present were: Mr and Mrs.

R. G. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Absolum, Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Huher, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Evans, Mr. and Frank Richards, Mr.

and Mrs. John Nealon, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Relchman, Mr. and Mrs.

John Wallace, Mr. and Mrs Charles Jones, and Misses Vera and Louise Waltz. More than 200.000 motor accidents were reported in England In the past year. In the Silverberg Winter Clear Away Charles Clark, of Bush Conservatory, Chicago, recognised as having been one of the country's foremost teachers. She offers several numbers in a variety of charming costumes, including old fashioned songs and "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" from the "Bohemian Girl," in which opera she appeared while on tour with the Boston English Opera company.

Harold E. Banta presents a happy combination of musical dramatic and cartoon numbers that have a universal appeal. His cartoon work, some in black and white, and some in colors, his original pianologues, well trained baritone voice and carefully studied character portrayals mark him as an artist of unusual versatility. The dramatic skits presented by the Banta Duo are real corss sections from life and meet universal approbation. Their voices blend unusually well, and the volcal duets they present range from current musical comedy hits to a special duet arrangement of old time Southern melodies.

There is a large advance sale of tickets and a capacity house Is Throop Notes The funeral of William Sharoles was held from his late home, Underwood, this afternoon with services In the local M. E. church. The Rev. Gillespie officiated.

The deceased was 67 years of age and wa3 well known throughout the mid valley and North Scranton. The large attendance at the services evinced the respect he held in the community. Interment was in Washburn Street cemetery. Mine Inspector and Mrs. William Reid, Carbondale, attended the funeral of Mr.

Sharpies David Sharpies, Detroit, was here to attend the funeral of his father. William Henderson has recovered from his recent illners. School Directors Harry E. Colley and Shandor Kovacs left for Harrl3burg, where they will attend the convention of the school directors of the state. Archbald Wilson Funeral Today ARCHBALD, Feb.

5 The funeral of Miss Katheryn Wilson, who died at the home of her mother. Mrs. Nora Wilson. Spruce street. Sunday night, will be held Wednesday morning.

A high mass of requiem will be cele brated in St. Thomai Acquinas church. Burial will be in St. Thomas cemetery. Local Cagers Scheduled ARCHBALD, Feb.

5. Archbald High will with St. John's High quintet Wednesday nignt in the Parish hall. Archbald has been playing a fast brand of ball lately, winning their last two games by wide margins. They will attempt to make it a three straight when they meet St.

John's five. Archbald Notes ARCBALD. Feb. 5 The ladies of Saints church will conduct a clam chowder sale Thursday on State street. All orders will be promptly cared for and delivered by phoning 403 J.

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Law, of Potts ville: Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Law and children, Joan and Joseph, Scranton, and Miss Margaret Law, Taylor, were guests at tne Grogan and Gil lespie homes, Pine street, on Sunday.

Mary and Betty, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William Dougher, are serious ly in at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burke.

South Laurel street. Duryea Mrs. Ellen Brady DURYEA, Feb. 5 Mrs. Ellen Brady, widow of Dennis Brady, and a resident of Dnryea, for more than forty five years, died at her home, 115 York avenue, Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.

She was a member of Sacred Heart church. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Walter Brady, six sons, the Rev. Martin Brady, of Buffalo, N. Anthony, of Philadelphia; Patrick, of Cleveland, Ohio; Dennis, of Forty Fort; John and William, of Duryea; two brothers, Anthony Nolan, of Baltimore, and Thomas, of Ireland.

Funeral announcement later. News Briefs Miss Helen Granahan; R. New York city, left to resume her duties after spending two weeks with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Granahan, cf (York avenue.

The annual church statement of the Sacred Heart church will be mailed to the parishioners this week. Rev. Stieb, at the masses on Sunday, thanked the people of the congregation for their support in the euchre conducted In the Parish hall oa Thursday evening. On Tuesday evening there will be a meeting of the Allan society and Blessed Virgin Sodality to make arrangements for the Koffee Klack to be held next week. All members are requested to be 1 Olypliant OLYPHANT, Feb.

5. The funeral of Edward Klapatch will be held from the family home, School street, wea nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted in SS. Cyrils and Methodias church at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in the Peckville cemetery A meeting of Our Lady of Victor court, Catholic Daughters of America will be held In the K.

of C. hall Wednesday evening to arrange for the installation ceremonies next Tuesday evening. The Women's Missionary Circle of the Welsh Baptist church, will meet on Thursday afternoon at the home ot Mrs. Thomas Robinson, First street, Blakely, from 2 to 4 o'clock. At the close the program refreshments will be served.

Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan vis ited friends in Pittston this week. February Discount Sale, $3.25 merchandise for red stamp book. Mack ie's Dry CJoods Store.

Adv. Mrs. L. J. Blochberger is recovering from a severe attack of the grippe.

Mayfield MAYFIELD, Feb. 5. There is no change in the condition of Miss Kitty Kilgannon, who is seriously ill with pneumonia at the St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs.

William Leo Is confined to her home, Depew avenue, with the grippe. Tne memDers or tne sunshine class of the M. church, entertained their friends at a covered dish dinner ac the home of Miss Lillian Eastlake on Mon Final Price Cut On Boys' Suits A limited number of hoys' suits selling originally up to $20 now at This group consists oPgray, brown' and tan mixtures all of them of the finest and best known makes each of them of four piece unit, coat, vest and two golf knickers at the one flat price of $8.50. AH other suits and all overcoats remaining from the season's Selling are also offered at a substantial reduction every garment in our boys' department goes to you at a saving. Be shrewd, invest! Dr.

Robert Speer i Speaks Tonight at 8 O'clock i IN THE Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Green Ridge St. and Wyoming Ave. A Cordial Welcome To All day night..