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Sports Com ics Legal Classified I mm Scranton'i Oldett Daily SCRANTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1932 Scranton'i Newspaper Strange As It Seems By John Hix Theresa Langan Nonagenarian Dies After Brief Illness Good Morning! (Beg. D. 8. Off.) Court St. Rose Arranges Session Committee Named for Social Affair Stolen Medical Kit Returned to Doctor PITTSTON, Dec.

4. A medl cine kit owned by Dr. James 8 English, which was stolen from his auto while it was parked on South Main street on Friday 3 night, was returned to police. headquarters yesterday morning by Patrick Aritz, Johnson street. The boy informed the police he 3 founds the leather bag near the Laurel line station in South Pittston.

a Recently thieves have been making off with loot from auto mobiles, such as auto robes, i spare tlras and even batteries from parked cars. enA jean Kansas fl'y, Kan. IS A DESCENDANT OF BOTH AlBxAWf? HAMILTON AND AARON BURR, FA.TENT NO. 22 1,655 FOR A PAffACHlITE AND TMICK SOLED SrlOES To SENSED IN ESCAPING 0JJKNIN6 II V.ir rb 1 ftf VLieNK AAA HuHi A. Atk.HiAh School.

PLAYED IN 43 CONSECUTIVE FooTSALL tfAAAES AND NEVER LEFT. A 3AME McOure Newspaper Syndicate Dies in Pittston Pittston Mayor's Sister 111 Several Weeks PITTSTON, Dec. 4. Miss Theresa Langan, sister of Mayor Ambrose Langan and a teacher In the continuation schools at Scranton lor several years, died this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Langan, 415 North Main street, following an Illness of several Weeks.

Miss Langan was born In this city, the daughter of the late Michael J. Langan. superintendent at the Twin shaft of the Lehigh Valley Coal company, and one of the victims of the famous Twin Shaft disaster. She was graduated from Pittston High school and East Stroudsburg Normal school in 1912." For ssveral years she had been a member of the teaching corps at the continuation school at Scranton. She was a member of St.

Mary's Catholic church, Upper Pittston, and the church choir. Besides her mother, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mayor Ambrose Langan, James, county engineer; Mrs. Mary Egan, West Pittston; Vincent, Flushing, L. Richard, Philadelphia; Mrs. M.

J. Mallin, Staten Island, N. and Mrs. Ed Grove, this city. The funeral will be held on Wednesday mornine at 9 o'clock.

A solemn requiem mass will be sung in St. Mary's Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. Last Rites Conducted For Patrick Barrett PITTSTON, Dec.

4. The funeral of Patrick Barrett was held yesterday' morning at 8:30 o'clock from his home, 42 Friend street, Port Griffith. A requiem mass was sung In St John's Catholic church by the Rev. T. Kennedy.

Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Patrick and Robert Delaney, Joseph Lynn, James Donovan, James McGlynn and Joseph Walsh. Requiem Mass Is Sung For Mrs. Mary Madden PITTSTON, Dec. 4.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Madden was held yesterday morning from her home. 124 Tompkin? street. A solemn requiem mass was sung in St. John's Catholic church at 10 o'clock.

The Rev. E. J. Melly was celebrant; the Rev. George J.

Dixon, deacon; the Rev. H. T. Kennedy, subdea con, and the Rev. Joseph Golden, master' of ceremonies.

Burial was In St. John's cemetery. Pallbearers were: Thomas Burns. Thomas Walsh, John Murray, James Cavanaugh, Leo Tierney and Patrick Cawley. Police Recover Part Of Shoe Store Loot PITTSTON, Dec.

4. Part of the loot stolen by sky light thieves from the Triangle Shoe store early yesterday morning has been recovered by Chief of Police Luke Keating. The manager found the store ransacked. Elks Hold Annual Memorial Services PITTSTON, DeCi 4. Attorney Anthony T.

Walsh delivered the sermon at the annual memorial exercises of Pittston lodge, No. 582, B. P. O. held tonight in the Elks' home, North Main street.

George F. Buss, grand exalted ruler, presided. Members of Pittston lodge, who died during the last year, were: Attorney Leo J. Schwartzkopi and James Walsh Retreat for Women Opens at St. John's PITTSTON, Dec.

4. The Rev. Christopher C. McGrath of the Order of St. Augustine, Villa Noval college, Philadelphia, openea a retreat for single women in St.

John's Catholic church this evening at 7:30 o'clock. A capacity crowd was on hand. The services will come to a close on Thursday, the Feast cf the Immaculate Conception, a Holy day. Masses on Thursday will be the same as those on Sunday. Mt.

Carmel Guild Entertains Tomorrow PITTSTON, Dec. 4. The Ladles' guild, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic church, will conduct a card party and dance on Tuesday evening in the Century clubrooms. 8 North Main street.

Mary Adonlzio is chairman of the committee on arrangements. Prizes will be awarded at each table. Players will provide cards. Here and There PITTSTON, Dec. 4.

a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Clarke, Cornelia street; a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. D.

J. Bailey. Harding. Pittston Kiwanis club will meet on Monday evening. The auxiliary of the Pittston Y.

M. C. will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCanna, Market street, attended the Army Navy game at Philadelphia yesterday.

Attorney K. J. English was the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick last night at the Elks home. The funeral of Joseph Players will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his heme.

872 Exeter avenue, West Pittston. Burial will be In W2st Pltteton cemetery. Parke Tucker. Fourth street, has been discharged from Pittston hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for injuries for several weeks. He was injured at the Ewen colliery, and recently had his hand amputated.

Leo Reap and son, Wren, William street, witnessed the Army Navy football game at Philadelphia yesterday. Forty hours' devotion services opened this morning at 10:30 o'clock with a solemn high mass in St. John's Slovak Catholic church, William street. The exercises will close on Tuesday night with solemn benediction. Carpenter Funeral PITTSTON, Dec.

4 Tne funeral of Job Carpenter, who died on Friday at the Knights of home, Lewis town, will bj hi'd on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'c'pek from the Richardson residence, Nafus street. Services will bt conducted by the Rev, Richard A. Rinker of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will bt In Pittston cemetery. CARBONDALE, Dec.

4. Christmas, the most beautiful time of the year, is only three short Weeks away. To imbue yourself with the true spirit of this great occasion, it is suggested that ycu read Virginia O'Hanlcn's letter to the editor of the old New York Sun; O'Henry's "Gift of the Dickens' "Christmas two poems, "The Night Before Christmas" and "Everywhere Christmas Tonight." After all. It is only the human things in life that count, and Christmas is the time to bring these things out to their fullest extent. It is the time of the year when the milk of human kindness flows through the channels of humanity throughout the world.

Make the most of it. A debating society newly formed at St. Rose High school discussed a most interesting topic last week: That thfe Orator Exerts Greater Influence Than the writer." It ended in non decision. It must be bene in mind, however, that even the' words of the orator must be printed to live after htm. and, a speech Is first written before it is spoken.

M. J. Brennan is slated for the president's chair at the school board meeting on Monday night, while Charles McCabe is marked for the Job of vice president. It Is not likely that this slate will be chanced, al though there is talk that it will be reversed. Reauests have been made to tell of the local young wrrr.an who made eight trips to a local dentist to have a molar extracted.

On each occasion when she seated herself in the chair, her nerve failed. The other day however, the tooth fell cut while she was walking down tne street. As Dredicted here on Friday morn ine that a nrominent railroad off! rial would head the Veterans of Foreign wars, M. F. Clune was named commander.

From present indications the Buckley post will snow siuxtan Wal trains during the next year. The post includes territory from Forest City to Olyphant. To be the last word in card p' ine circles today you must hnow how to play crltobage. This fascinating game, nearly four hundred years old, Is more interesting than most games, incruding bridge. Members of classes in the Con tlnuation school are working many hours each day in preparaing toys for worthy children of tne city.

rroi. Edward Morsn is in charge of the work, and distribution will begin dur ing Christmas week. Death Summons Mrs. J. McGinty CARBONDALE.

Oec. 4. Mrs. Jo hanna McGintv. wife of James Mc Ointv Hied at the familv home.

237 Belmont street, at 9:45 o'clock this morning. Mrs. McGinty, well Known in this city, had been ill for the past three wjeks. The well known woman was a na five of Plvmouth. but had been i resident of this city for twenty five years.

She was a devout communicant at St. Rose cnurcn ana na wen momh'r of the Altar and Rosary so Piotv "and the Archconfraternity of hrisinn Mothers, bath church units, Her husband is the only immediate survivor. The funeral will proDaDiy be held on Wednesday morning, a mass of requiem will be cilebrated in St. Rose church and interment will be in St. Rose cemetery.

Police Receive Report Of Mysterious Shots riRRONDALE. Dec. 4. Police in vaaHoratari a renort from a resident of Sauth Park street last 11 feet that his home had been struck several times by shot fired some distance th rear of his dwelling, fatroimai. vri.hei Nnwlla in his investigation learned that Oeorgs Basnman, oi Aren bald street, had nred the snots.

The min confiscated by the police, however, was not the gun used in firing at the Park streat nome, it was siarcu. Bushman is alleeed to have been firing a gun, according to a story told by his son to tne ponce, The investigation will continue. FUNERAL OF CHILD CARBONDALE. Dec. 4.

The fu neral of Antiotette Penska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Penska, White's Cressing, was held from the late home a Er.turday morning. SerWrw were conducted in St. Mich' ael's Polish church, Simpson, at 9:30 o'clock, by the Rev.

Rominlc C. Tomkiewicz. Interment as in the parisn ceme tery. Casket bearers were: John ana Frank Novbilskl, John Remus, Walter Valetsky, and John Sarnosky. GENERAL HOSPITAL CARBONDALE Dec.

4. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Baker. Forest City R.

D. Allen Hornbaker, Main street, Forest City, injured his left arm while playing football yesterday. He was discharged after' having received treatment. Mrs. Arthur Wright, 18 Lunny court, and Alice Ross, 109 Farvlew street, have been discharged.

ISSUE CHALLENGE CARBONDALE. Dec. 4. The Italian club five, formerly the Mount Carmel Holy Name team, has re organized for the season. The club issues a challenge to all first or second class basketball quintets in Lackawanna, Wayne or Luzerne counties.

Notify Carmel Colandro, 59 Farview street, Carbon dale. TO HOLD PRAYER SERVICE CARBONDALE, Dec. 4 A prayer service will be held by the Women's Christian Temperance union in Berean Baptist Sunday school rooms cn Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Entrance will be the Lincoln avenue door. All are welcome.

Austin Wylie AND HIS FAMOUS Brunswick Recording Orchestra Offering Modernised Symphonic Dance Music. CARBONDALE Casino Ballroom Tuesday Night 55c ADMISSION 55c S0O Seats For Spectators Lenoxville Man Be Buried on Tuesday CARBONDALE, Dec. 4. Silas B. Hartley, 94, died at his home at Lenoxville on Saturday morning at 6 o'clock after a two days' illness.

Credited with being the oldest man In that section, his death will come as a shock to the legions who knew him. Mr. Hartly was born at Lenoxville, and if he had lived until the fifteenth of this month would have reached his ninety fifth year. Mr. Hartley was actively engaged in the mercantile, lumber and milling business for many years.

He is survived by a eon, Har. old Hartley, and a sister. Miss Helen May Hartley, 90 years of age; also three grandchildren, all of Lenoxville, The funeral will be held from his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services in the home will be conducted by the Rev. W.

J. Green, pastor of the Clifford Baptist church. Interment will be in the family plot in Clifford Valley cemetery. Quota Is Reached In St. Rose Drive CARBONDALE, Dee.

4. The quota in the charity drive conducted by St. Rose parish has been reached, it was announced at a meeting of the committees tonight in the lower church. Reports showed receipt of $1,650 in cash thus far. More than 125 workers were in attendance at the session.

The Rev. Aloyslus Rafferty, general chairman, presided. Prof. Harry Coleman is the treasurer and the secretaries are James W. Campbell, John S.

O'Rouke, and Mrs. Margaret Gardner. Junior Girls' Team Wins High Honors CARBONDALE. Dec. 4.

The Junior girls' team of Carbondale High school defeated the Sophomore girls team in an exciting game of basketball played in the school gymnasium on Friday. The score at the end of the contest stood 54 to 33. Miss Eulalie Rogers is coach of the' girls' team. PU.yers on the Juniors are: Thomas, Foster, Petrazella, Mang, Toolan, and Fotia. Members of the Sophomore group are: Jones, Lutcav age, Chabott, Varratto, Wright, Swingle, and Koch.

Funerals CARBONDALE, Dec. 4 Wickwire Mrs. B. R. Wickwire, 66 Wyoming street, on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

Services by the Rev. Dr. S. T. Foster, nastcr of First Presbyterian church.

Interment, Maplewood ceme tery. Calafut John Calafut, White's Crossing, on Monday morning. Mass of requiem, ot. Michael's church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment, church cemetery.

At Casino CARBONDALE, Dec. 4. James Far rell, manager of the Casino ballroom, announced today that Austin Wylie and his famous. Brunswick Recordinz or chestra will be featured at the Casino on Tuesday evening. Five hundred seats nave been reserved for spectators, and many novelties will be introduced.

Wylle's band recently completed an en gagement in Philadelphia. Frank Corey Dies CARBONDALE. Dec. 4. Frank Corey, 72, 19 Reynshanhurst, died at his home tonight after a lingering ill ness.

He had been a resident of this city for the past fifty years. surviving are one son, Byron: a daughter. Mrs. Adelia Roberts: two brothers, Ambrose and George, and one sister, Mrs. Augusta Haldeman, Youngstown, Ohio.

To Name Of ficers CARBONDALE, Dec. 4 President Andrew L. Nealon vlli relinquish the chief executive position of the Car D.ndaie board of education at the regular meeting on Monday evening at tne nign scnooi vice president Emmett Fitch also has stated that he will decline re nominations. These are the only positions open for elec tion at tne meeting. Will Arrange Budget CARBONDALE, Dec.

4. City coun cil will meet in regular session at the city building on Monday night at 8 o'clock. The work of planning the budget for 1933 will begin at this meeting. A report from City Engineer W. L.

Giles on the Woodlawn avenue situation ii expected to bt received. Routine business comprises the remainder the session. RETREAT ON TUESDAY CARBONDALE, Djc. 4. A retreat for the single women of St.

Rose' parish will begin at St. Rose church on Tues day evening at 7 :30 o'clock. It will con tinue for three evenings. The Rev Brian Murphy, C. Scranton, will be in charge.

You Are No Longer Compelled to Lower Your Loved Ones in a Cold Muddy Grave! The South Corridor IN THE Old Colonial Mausoleum i TJNIONDALE Is Now Completed and ready for permanent entombment. It Costa No More Than Earth Burial I For Further Information Terms Write or Phone. THE CW. SMITH. MAUSOLEUM CO.

TJNIONDALE, PA. 7 You Are No Longer Ll CARBONDALE, Dec. 4, A social session will be held at the regular meeting of Court St. Rose, Catholic Daughters of America, in K. of C.

hall, South aln street, on Monday evening. This gathering will be con ducted by the Better Undertaking group of the Veal organization, and it will begin at 9 o'clock. An elaborate program of enter tainment had been arranged. Mrs. Charles Griffen is chairman.

The chairman is assisted by Mrs. Nellie Henry, Mrs. Xathrvn Gilgannon, Mrs. Sadie Connerton, and Misses Ger trude Krantz, Maiy Wade, Kitty Lavin, and Frances Lavelle. The regular busuiess meeting will start at 8 o'clock Mrs.

Angela Rooney. grand regent, will preside. All members ire urged to invite their friends to the social Pettinato Gets Deer, Others Fare Well CARBONDALE. Dec. 4.

The larg est deer to be slain by a resident of this city was brought down yesterday by Samuel Pettinato, Dundaff street, at Westfall, PJce county. The animal weighed 288 pounds and' was ten' point buck. In the party with Petti' nato were: City Assessor W. F. Lof tus, J.

B. Jordan, Ainerman M. A. Mansion. Joseph Manion, Frank Fotia, and James Timlin.

Charles H. Hawkins, 74 Belmont street, shot and killed an eight point duck weighing ibu pounos on rriaay in Pike county, and Raymond Ste phens. Jermyn. sot a 150 pound six pointer in Lord's Valley. Andrew J.

Bell, Darte avenue, obtained an eight' point buck weighing 215 on Friday at Promised Land, Pike county. Weist to Address Kiwanis Meeting CARBONDALE, Dec. 4. The prhv cipal speaker at Tuesday's meeting of the Kiwanis crub will be uwignt w. Weist, for eleven years executive sec retary of the Scranton Dunmore Community chest.

Arrangements have been for a large attendance at the gathering which will be held in Hotel American. Mr. Weist tell of community welfare and will exDlain to the club members many interesting lea tures connected with the Chest campaigns. He recently declined an offer of the government to assume a responsible position in the Reconstruct Mon Finance work. A meeting of the newly elected board of will take place after tne regular session, stationery for the meeting was supplied by Stephens orotners.

Last Rites Conducted For Thomas Colagino CARBONDALE, Dee. 4. The fu neral of Thomas Colagino, Mayfield young man, was held from his late home, 627 Penn avenue, Mayfield, on Saturday morning. The cortege proceeded to Sacred Heart church, Jermyn, where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 1:30 o'clock by the Rev. Francis Costello.

Interment was in Calvary cemetery, Mayfield. Pallbearers were: Frank Mattes Joseph Mattes, Patrick Casara, Joseph Phillips, Nicholas Rocca, and Anthony Falbo. ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL CARBONDALE, Dec. 4.

A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wayman, 832 Main street, Simpson. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs John Bergan, 9 Forty fourth street.

Charles Gulnan, 43 Seventh avenue, has been admitted for surgical treatment. LODGE TO MEET CARBONDALE, Dec. 4. Cambrian lodge, No. 58, I.

O. O. will conduct a regular gathering on Monday might at 7:30 o'clock in the Odd Fellows hall, South Church street. Noble Grand Harry Singer will preside. COALBBOOK IDLE CARBONDALE; Dec.

4. Coalbrook colliery of the Hudson Coal company will be. idle on Monday and Tuesday, officials announce. The operation was Idle on Friday and Saturday of last week. Forest City FOREST CITY, Dec.

4. The' annual sale of Christmas seals is well underway and it is expected it will meet with as much success as in previous years. Members of the committee in charee of the rimniim W. Matey, John P. Murray, John Friedman, Jules J.

Kerl, Mrs. George Thorpe, Martin Muchitz, A Kehren, Lillian Slick. Members' of the Charles and Martin Skubic post, American lerinn h. completedd plans for a public meeting "i Kuujuucuon wun tneir regular meeting to'b h'rt in thA hall on Tuesday evening. Post Commander James P.

Murray has announced that the guest speakers of the evening will include Jnhn fn.ri Scranton, commander of the Eleventh district; Attorney Frank Plnola, Kingston, former state commander anil aeph Rozar, chairman of the speakers committee of the Eleventh district. A special invitation has been extended to local clergymen and members of tln Kiwanis club. The two subjects to be discussed principally, will be the economic teague and soldiers' bonus. Members of branch No. 503.

L. C. B. A. of St.

Agnes' church, will elect offl. ceri for the coming year at a meeting to be held in their hall on Tuesday evening. Delegates to the national convention will also be selected at this Members of circle No. 3. of the La copal church, have completed plans for dies Aid society of the Epis a roast pork supper to be held In the church hall on Tuesday evening.

A bazaar will be held In connection with the supper. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Beln and Mrs. Rattle Kelst, Irvington, N.

were guests here recently. Miss Cora Parry spent the week end with relatives in Philadelphia. W. J. Maxey.

L. A. Fine and Patrick sneriaan. local attorneys, were professionally engaged In Montrose during the week. Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Jones and son. Robert, attended the banquet of the' Lackawanna county mineral Directors association held In Hotel Casey on Wednesday evening.

Pittston Men Injured Enroute to Grid Game PITTSTON. Dec. 4. Joseph Berulis, 22, 325 Damon street, West Pittston, is a patient tne wornstown nospitai suffering from severe head injuries. He also may lose the sight of an eye as the result of an automobile accident near Lehighton early yesterday morning.

Berulis, accompanied by Herbert Bab' cock, Russell Powell, Ellis Weed, Louis Hastie and Joseph Whitchurch, Wea Pittston, were enroute to Philadelphia to witness the Army Navy football gam when their auto was hit by a truck op erated by William Lemmerman, Cam den, The local men escaped hi' jury. Girl, Youth, Both 18, Treated for; Injuries PITTSTON, Mary Bituk, 18 19 Ambrose street, Port ra ceived treatment at Pittston hospital yesterday afternoon for. a laceration of the hand, which she incurred when she fell on a piece of broken glass. Joseph Meitz, 18, 277 North Main street, incurred a fractured right arm while playing football at Gilmartiti park yesterday afternoon. Following treatment at Pittston hospital, he was discharged.

Former Local State Inspector Expires PITTSTON, Dec. 4. John J. Hart, a former resident of West Pittston died on Friday night at his home, Brooklyn, N. Y.

For several years before taking up his residence in Brooklyn. Mr. Hart had been employed as a state boiler inspector. Besides his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. J.

P. a brother, James, and a sister. Jennie, Brooklyn and Harry. Ambrose, Mary, and Mrs, Frank Caffney, all of West Pittston. The funeral will be held on Mon day mornihg with burial in Brook lyn.

i Pauline Lutz Named Head of C. E. Society PITTSTON, Dec. 4. Christian En deavor society, First Presbyterian church, at a meeting on Friday night, elected the following officers: Presl dent, Pauline Lutz; vice president, Floyd Richards; corresponding S3cre' tary, Mary Hastie; recording secretary, Marian Humphrey, And treasurer, Aaron Hastie.

West Side Notes WEST PITTSTON, Dec. 4. Mrs. David Williams. Liberty street, was injured on Friday when she fell on Susquehanna avenue.

Mary Williamson, Parke street, wit nessed the Army Navy game at Phil adelphla yesterday. Mrs. Carmella Cerza, Luzerne ave nue. is ill at her home. Harry Miller, Delaware avenue, is recovering from a recent illness.

Ethel Burrows, 416 Luzerne avenue, wm entertain Class No. 4, M. E. church, at her heme on Tuesday evening at its annual Christmas oartv. The Rev.

and Mra. M. H. Jones have returned to Barnesville after visiting relatives and friends here. Anna Leonard is ill at her home, Luzerne avenue.

Holy Name Elects PITTSTON, Dec. 4. Gal Lakaitis was elKted president of the Holy Name society, St. Casimlr's Catholic church, at the annual meeting held today. Other officers elected were: Joseph Smalaus kas, vice presldet; William Qriesgoritls.

secretary, and Andrew Klzis, treasurer. Cashier's Mother Dies PITTSTON, Dec. 4. W. G.

Wandcl died on Friday night at her home, Muhlenburg. following a long illness. Mrs. Wandel was the mother of A. H.

Wandel, cashier of the West Side bank, Elm hurst EtMHURST, Dec. 4. The Moscow Women's club will put on a play entitled "What's the Matter With Christmas" in the Moscow Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The publuic is Invited. Dr.

and Mrs. Ernest Williamson, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williamson and children, Harold Jr. and Lois.

Belleville. N. and Miss Reba Williamson, Bethlehem, were the weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson.

Mrs. R. C. Mahoney and daughter, Elaine, have returned to their home at Lewisburg. Mr.

and Mrs. O. L. Waltz have moved to Scranton for the winter. Mrs.

Owen. Connolly delightfully entertained her bridge club on Thursday evening. Prizes were given and delicious refreshments served. The fol. lowing were present: Mrs.

William Pullls, Mrs. E. F. Kennedy, Mrs. A.

E. Wright, Mrs. S. H. Ward, Mrs.

Gallagher, Scranton; Mrs. Floyd Swartz, of Pittsburgh; Miss Margaret Brown and Misa Helen Alt, Moscow; and Miss Dorothy Dunning. Miss Margaret Pullis and Miss Delud Spangenberg and Mrs. Owen Connolly. Mrs.

George Van Louvander has rented her property to Joseph Baum ersnine ana will make her home with her daughter, Mrs. S. H. Ward. Mrs.

W. C. Connollv entertained f.h Ladles Aid society of the Presbyterian church at a tea on Thursday after noon. The following were present: Mrs. W.

L. Robinson, Mrs. W. E. Clark, Mrs.

Reid, Mrs. K. G. MacAskie, Mrs. S.

G. Riel. Mrs. H. L.

MacAskie. Mm. P. P. Carter, Misses Addle and Audrey Riel, Mrs.

Francis Osborne, Miss Bell Osoorn, Mrs. W. K. Moffat Mrs. Stew art Besecker and Mrs.

W. c. Dunning. The Ladies' Aid society of Presbyterian church will hold their annual fair and supper in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon ana evening. Dec.

8 vice, which, according to the inventor's application, was designed to permit persons to Jump from burning buildings with safety. The device consisted of a small parachute fastened to the Jumper by a chinstrap. as shown in the application drawing; and a pair of thick soled shoes to further break the fall. For further proof address the author, inclosing a stamped envelope for reply. JOHN HIX.

TOMORROW: space oarts The observatory of Mrs.W.F Flannery Claimed by Death Carbondale Woman Sue cumbs in Hospital CARBONDALE. Dec. 4. Mrs. Wll liam L.

Flannery, 50, 279 Dundaff street, one of the best known residents of this city, died at St. Joseph's hos pital at 10:10 o'clock last nignt. sne had been a medical patient at th? hosrjital for the oast five weeKs. Mrs. Flannery, who before marriage was Miss Mame Schermerhorn, was a native and lifelong resident of Car bondale.

She wa sactive in st. Kose church and was affiliated with sev eral church organizations. For many years she had been a member of the Ladies' auxiliary to thj Order of Rail road Conductors and the Ladies' auxiliary to Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving are her husband. William L.

Plannerv. well known D. H. conductor: her mother, "Mrs. Sarah Schermerhorn; three daughters, Mrs.

Charlton Williams, Susquenanna; mimm Theresa rnd Rosamond Flan' nerv. at home: five sons, James, Watervlier. N. William, Martin and Osrard Flannery. this city; and tnree Growl ers, Joseph, Willard and Willis Scner merhorn, this city.

The body was removed to her late home by Funeral Director G. A. Hansen. The funeral will take place from there on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. A mass of solemn requiem will be sung at ocioca 01.

piu phurph. interment win oe ui Our Mother of Sorrows cemetery, Finch Hill. Vandling VANnONG. Dec. 4.

Miss Margretta Dallimcre, Pocono Manor, spent a iew days at her home here. Van Vniwat. PAiinfll No. 202. O.

Ol will hold its regular bi monthly meet ing in the local rooms on Monaay eve ninir aii members are urged to attend, svonir Rviru. New York, is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Evans. The many friends of Mrs. Daniel Fletcher will be sorry to learn of her death at her home, Keystone avenue, Peckville. Mrs. Fletcher's maiden name was Miss Ruth Roberts ana was a niece of Mrs.

George Wilson, Main street. Mrs. Charts Davis. Carbondale, vis ited with friends here on Thursday. Mr.

and Mrs. Morgan J. Williams and daughter, Eleanor, Scranton, were recent visitors at the home, of Mr. and Mrs. C.

J. Bartholomav. Avoca AVOCA. Dec. 4.

Eighth grade stud ents, No. 1 school under thesupervlslon of their teachers. Miss Ella O'Malley, Miss Winifred King and Prof. Samony, have formed a lieterary and dramatic society. Following are the officers and committees of the society: presidents, Ruth Curry and Amell Wantaliska; vice presidents, Peter Waleskl and Helen Berneski; secretaries, Francis Koth and Betty Dolbow; treasurers, Harriet Sny der and John Coleman; publicity, Martha O'Hop, chairman; John Rob bins, David Price, Christine Druffner, Martha Robinson.

Doris Ferguson, Burton Sharp, Frank Dropo'a, Jack McDonald. Leon Archackl, Joseph Kon psach, Pauline Mollitt, Mary Psrkow ski. Helen Keska and John Coleman. Jerry ritspatrick, Lampman street, was injured while attending his duties at the Central colliery ol tne Pittston Miss Elva Jean Burr, 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Burr, of Kansas City, can trace her lineage back to the stormy days of early America political life when two or her noted forebears Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr fought a duel in which the former was mortally wounded. Elva Jean Is a descendant of both of these men. Her mother, born a Hamilton, is a direct descendant of the Hacniltons of early America, while her father. Frank Burr, is a descendant of (he Burrs. Strange as it seems, Miss Burr was Leader of V.

F. W. Appoints Officers Aides Chosen byO'Brien, Pittston Commander PITTSTON, Dec. 4. Arthur O'Brien, commander of Fort Pittston post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, has appointed the following officers and committees for the ensuing year: Patriotic instructor, Tftomas Flan agan; adjutant, James nest; post His torian, Artnur ruiiagar; service qui' cer, James Best; guard sentinel, koss Mantione; color bsarers, Jonn re dock and John McEliece; bugler, William Comstock: Quartermaster sergeant, Ray Helriegel.

Committees Welfare: Joseph Flan sgan, chairman; james Mogaveru, Martin Lynn and John Vaxmonsky; house: Timothv Hanahoe, Michael Fleume, Edward Clark, Louis Adrain and William Bouce; enlistment: Ray Helriegel, Edward Flanagan and Mar 4n vnrr ric: lffnamus jjanxan phairman: Michael Fleume, uari voiit vn Walter Cook. JoseDh Crane Martin Manley, John Donnelly and Flanaean: lunerai: annur Wniiotror chairman: William dames, RrteA Mantione. Louis Adrian and flnanw. Paul McDonald, Phairman. 'Edward Clarke, Michael Flume, chairman; Thomas Collins, William Langan and Faui aid; entertainment: reter chairman; Arthur Fullagar.

Hawley Local Mill Leased D5c. 4. Irving Zisblatt, prominent Paterson Silk manufacturer has negotiated a five year lease with John C. Welwood for the first floor of r.h Welwood mill. Bellemonte Hill.

With the announcement of ttw signing of the lease, Mr. Zisblatt has moved 40 looms from Paterson here, which insured employment for approximately 100 local people. 7 Mvir Piffula Is in chanre of ths mill and acts as Mr. Zlsblitt's direct rep resentative. He is a capaD ana emc tent silk manufacturer with many years of actual experience and a record of SUCCESS.

Along with the forty new looms other machinery has been moved here which will include warpers, winders, quillers. and it is pointed out that the new mill will provide work for local throwing department. Notes HAWLEY. Dec. 4.

A birthday party was held at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Terry yesterday In; honor of their daughter Marguerite, who was 10 years old. Games were played and dainty refreshments served.

Marguer ite received many pretty gifts and the small kiddles all had a joy able time. Rita Meyers, Paterson, N. been visiting her M. Plgula for th; past week. Miss Ellen Tether has returned to New York.

Mrs. Caroline Rouse, who has been confined to her bed for the past week is much improved. HAWLEY, Dec. 4. Wednesday.

Nov. Miss Freada Rose, daughter of Mr. and ujts. H. H.

Spring street, was united in marriage to Ross H. Balsden, son of Mr and Mrs. Lewis H. Balsden, Hawley, R. D.

The ceremony was performed in the presence of a small group of relatiives In St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church born on Abraham Lincoln's birthdayl A small snake captured by R. 6. Walker, Chattanooga, naturalist set its own broken back by tying itself In a knot while the injured bone repaired itself. The snake was injured when it was caught, and was placed in a Hibernating box and left for several days.

When it was removed, it had tied the knot' at the point of injury, keeping it there until the fracture healed. V. S. Patent letters No. 221,855 were issued to cover a new fire escape de1 Cheer Club Opens Its Campaign Today OLYPHANT, Dec.

4. Scores of volunteer solicitors will go 3 forth tomorrow to campaign for 4 the Olyphant Cheer club in its twenty sixth annual drive to aid the needy of the Mid Valley borough. During its more than a quarter century of activity, the club has 3 brought cheer to thousands of the sick and needy, during the Christmas season. The club for years has prepared Christmas baskets, which are distributed with the aid of the Visiting (p Nurse association. State Legion Head to Speak Forest City Post to Cow vene Tomorrow Night CARBONDALE, Dec.

4. Com mander James P. Murray has called an Important meeting of the Charles ana Martin skudic post, American hgion, to be held on Tuesday night in the legionnares' hall, Delaware street, Forest City. The purpose of the gathering is to air views of the economy league and also discuss the soldier bonus. Among th sneakers will be: Dr.

Leon Braunsteln. Scranton; State Commander Paul Griffiths, Union town; Joseph Rosar, Scranton, and Matthew Welter, grand chef de train, 40 ic 8, Scranton. Members of the clergy, borouarh officials, taxpayers and all ex servicemen are requested to be present. Delegations from Bradford, Sus quehanna. Pike.

Wyoming and Wayne counties will be present. Le gionnaires from all posts in tms region are Invited. by the Rev. Walter Frederick. The bride was becomingly gowned in velvet with hat to match and carried a bouquet of yhlte and yellow chrysanthemums.

The bride's attendant, her sistei, Miss Anna, wore a blue dress with matching accesscries and also carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. The best man was Edward Hinners Jr. English Town, N. J. Both are popular among the younger set here and Mr, BaJsden is a graduate of the high school of Hudson, N.

and the New York State Agricul tural college of Cornell university. Mrs. Balsden is a graduate of the Hawley H.gh school and the Penn sylvania State Teachers' college. Bloomsburg. After a brief honeymoon the couple will be at home to their many at the home of the parents, Mr.

and Mr. Lewis H. Balsden, who operates a large poultry farm just east of Hawley. A surprise rty was recently given at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

P. Kelly In honor of Miss Rita Lovelace's eighteenth birthday. Games and cards were played, Those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stin nard, Mary McHale.

Gertrude Kra witz, Russell Rose. Edward Boyle and Francis Kelly. Miss Lovelace was the recipient of many lovely gifts. colliery. i.