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some of the Odd Pieces reduced for immediate disposal $20 Davenport Table reduced to $13.75 Renaissance design, cabinet wood finished in mahogany, highly polished. i $35 Spinet Desk reduced to $22.50 Beautiful and practical, cabinet wood, mahogany Renaissance style. Odd Wood Beds HALF PRICE A group of odd beds, in walnut and mahogany, in a variety of styles. $25 Tapestry Rocker reduced to $17.00 Loose cushion seat, comfortably Brunswick Phonographs HALF PRICE COUNCIL PASSES 1926 TAX LEVY Annual Budget Appropriation Also Passes First and Second Readings CAHBOXDALE. Deo.

2S. An ordi nance making and levying an assess nent for city taxes for the fiscal year bf 1916 tonight passed first and second fading at a meeting of the City Coun il. The levy amounts to eleven mills on lie dollar, and is made on all persons tnd personal and mixed prop rty. based on the valuation of $12. 51,376 on the books of the city as sessors.

It will be used for general evenue purposes, for payment of tn erest on bonded indebtedness, for inking fund purposes, necessary Im provements and state taxes on bonded ndebtedness. The 11 mill levy is divided as fol ows: Central revenue, 8.2j mills: in eresi on bonded indebtedness, nills: sinking fund, 1.29 mills: state axes on bonded indebtedness, .0 7 uills: Interest on judgments and city's hare of improvements, .5 mills, for the purpose of general revenue, poll tHX of $1 is levied on every per kon over the age of 21. Pais Bndget The Hiinual budget appropriation Iso passed first and second reading, "he total money to be derived from he 11 mill levy is divide 1 follows: General revenue, $98. 11G.S4; fund. $16,000: paymen: interest on bonded indebtedness, I0.1C7.42: state taxes on bonded iu eblolness.

SU72: interest on improve lent bonds, S6.2oJ.S3; occupation tax, 0.4 va. The money ill be disbursed as fol ons: of council, $3,000: mayor's alary. $1,200: city treasurer, $700: ity controller, $730: city clerk. $730: ecretary Board of Health. $300: city olicltor.

ll.iUO: fire chief. $470; city igineer, J1.950; city electrician, J300: an it or. $700: city assessor, ibrary Association. $S00; special po ce, $300; regular police. Board Health, $1,330: assistant to city en inecr, $900: sewers and water courses, 1.300: repairs to bridges, con igent fund.

$2,300: repairs and grading streets. repairing paved rects. legal costs, leaning paved streets, repair's city buildings. $2,000: sidewalks ubjeut to lien. $730; sidewalks and ross walks, $230; workmen's comnen atlon iifeurance, $630; fire insurance, 300; assistant to superintendent of inance $40n: new hydrants and re parks.

$730; fuel. $2,000: kintlng and advertising, $1,200: Fire 'cpartment drivers' salaries, ire hose, $2,000: Fire department sup Ites. water rents. $3,000: gas ud electric lighting, Inciden 1330 Pittston Avenue 913 S. Main Avenue Fresh FRESH KILLED 303 N.

Main Ave. 1613 Jackson Street $5 End Tables reduced to $2.95 A few remaining tables clearing at. this remarkable reduction. $87,50 Tapestry Chair reduced to $52.50 Handsome odd chair, walnut arms and legs, rich tapestry upholstery. $75 Easy Chair reduced to $49 Ideal for living room.

Walnut and tapestry. Very $24 Water power Washer, reduced to $15.75 Unusual disposal of odd lot. Come early. SYS VC7 316 318 Lacka. Ave.

D' ANNUAL BALL IS NIGH! Glad New Year to Be Ushered in By Penn Avenue Literary, Half brick and Ear ache Club With Social Festivities in McGillicuddy's Cellar "One Eye" McSurley, the Mayor cf Penn avenue, announced last night at a meeting of the Penn Avenif Liter ary, Half Brick and Ear ache Club that the society's annual grand ball would positively take place on Xew Year's Eve in McGillicuddy's cellar. "Only the bulls can stop us," stated "One Eye" firmly. Pleasant Social Tint. Tn the absence of the society editor who is busy with the official recount of the precious stones and glass noserings worn at a recent tea flglit and biscuit worry, your correspondent at tended the meeting, which was a complete success. At a seasonable hour refreshments were served.

Jake, the bartender, poured. In honor of the occasion, "One Eye" McSurley wore his celebrated brown derby, llleved'to be the last iron hnt of the pre Spanish War period In existence. Mr. McSurley has been frequently solicited by collectors to sell his Iron hat, but has always' indignantly refused. He was also wearing the Palm Beach pants and green cutaway coat presented him a short time ago on the occasion of his annual conversion from Sin.

"The last year, gentlemen," said the Mayor of Penn avenue, "is one of which we may well be proud. "I now direct Hop Head Gilligan to read the annual report." Hop Head Gilligan, Lord Chancellor of the Exchequer, rose from his chair 'T wish to state," he said, there is a bozo In the meeting who is giving me a mean look. I do not like mean looks. I am of a sensitive nature." Order I Order! "One Eye" McSurley directed Jake the bartender to rap with his bung starter. Bang! went the bungstarter.

"I rise to a' point of order," said a melanchily voice. "You do like hell," the Mayor of Penn avenue said firmly. "One more wise crack like that and I will either have you tabled or killed In committee. Hop Head Gilligan, proceed!" Hop Head glanced nervously over his shoulder and read as follows: "Report for fiscal year of 1923: "Cigar butts salvaged Lighted, 1, 361: unlighted, 25. "Bar room custoi lers given earaches, (1) By Sob Stories, 5,456, divid tals to city assessors, $100; making 1926 duplicate, $180: auditors 1925 bill, $2,500: community service, $2,500: traf fic signals on main streets, po 11 ME ifST ORES CO.

ed as follows: (a) Stories of wasted lives, S97. (b) 3ifted musician out of luck, 563. (c) Tales of starving children. 764. Sick wife, 342.

(d) Old soldier, 458. Miscellaneous 1,976. (2) By arguments, 10.876, divided as follows: (a) Politics, 8,000 religion prohibition, 200; noth ing, 676. Xote: Arguments started, arguments finished, one." Who Is That Oof? "I rise, to a point of order," said the voice. "The brother out of order," Mayor "One Eye" McSurley.

ruled. "Hop Head Gilligan, resume" "Total members of society at a close of fiscal year, 986. Thrown out of bar. rooms during yer. 9S3.

Expelled from society for failing to live up to Us ideals, 1. Caught working, 0." (Tremendous cheering.) "I rise to a point of order," said the voice. "In Memoriam. Died during the year. Fish Face Montague, from the effects of a quart of paint drunk by mistake for shellac: Henceforth Mulll can.

sleeping sickness: Bad Xews Smythe Brown, financial worries. Tribute: 'They are gone but not for gotten as they rest beneath the dews: they never did a stroke of work, but they sure were long on booze. The voice spoke up again. "I rise to a point of order!" The Sensitive Hop Head Hop Head Gilligan put his head in his hands and wept. "I can stand It no longer," he sobbed "1 kin hear hlm whetting his knife on his suspenders.

Ah, woe Is me!" Mnyor McSurley rose spat" fiercely at the stove. "What is this?" he Inquired stern ly. "I demand that the brother step forth." A mournful figure arose In a corner of McGillicuddy's cellar. "I rise to a point of order," he said sadly. "The Lord Chancellor of the Exchequer lias got my shirt on.

I never thought a bum would steal from a bum." The meeting closed with the song, "Just Break the Xews to Mother," rendered by Red Eye McCafferty, prom inent Swedish and Greco Roman tenor. The grand annua'l ball of the Penn Avenue Literary, Half brick and Ear eache Club will be covered by your correspondent. lice motorcycle, $500. The two ordinances will come up for third and final reading at a meeting on Thursday night. i Big Poultry Special For Three Days, Today, Tomorrow Thursday In Our Meat Markets Only 1828 N.

Main Providence 223 Lackawanna Olyphant Chickens 40c Chickens 38c Frith Killed Ib ITEhg Usual Asqo QualiGy THE SCRANTON 5 REPUBLICAN 29, 1925 GARB ON DALE Bell Phone 795 Main Street and Eighth Avenue COUPLE WED AT HOME OF BRIDE'S MOTHER Miss Margaret Trautwein and QDr Stoddard Married CARBONDALE, Dec. Miss Mar garet Trantweln, daughter of Mrs. A. P. Trautwein.

of Lincoln avenue, and George D. Stoddard. Ph. D.J a son of Mr. and Mrs.

E. A. Stoddard, of Spring street, and a member of the faculty of the Iowa State University, were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony was performed In the presence of a number of friends and relatives of both principals, by. Rev.

Frank A. Stanton, pastor of the Berean Baptist Church. The bride was given marriage by her uncle, Dr. Chales D. Traut wein.

of Yonkers. N. and she was attended by her sister, Miss Elizabeth ence Trautwein, The groom was attended by his brother, William Stoddard, and the flower girls, attired In yel low oreandie. were the Misses Fran ces Colvllle, of this city, and Dorothy Dann, of Mnplewood, X. cousins of of 1918 and entered State College after spending a year at clerical work in the Miners and Mechanics' savings Bank.

After completing courses of study at the Sorbonne and University of Paris in France, he entered the University of Iowa and graduated with the class of 1925 with the degree of rh. D. After a wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs, Stoddard will, take up their residence in Iowa City, Iowa, where Dr.

Stod ard is assistant professor In educa on and psychology at theIowa Mate University, DAMAGE CAUSED WHEN WATER FRONT EXPLODES Mrs. Bridget McGurl, of 14 Sago ave nue, at o'clock this morning. The explosion scattered hot coals about the room and caflsed a lire that was ex tinguished by the Columbia and Mitch' ell Companies. This is the second Are from the LEDYARDS HAPPY OVER Xilcs, New Phone 32 CELEBRATE THEIR 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CARBONDALE. Dec.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Mahady. of 17 High street, celebratej i their twenty fifth anniversary at their home on Christmas Day.

Forty guests were entertained at dinner, arTd the host and hostess were the recipients of many gifts. Vocal and instrumental music formed a part of the evening's program of Mr. and Mrs. Mahady were married on December 25, 1900, in St. Rose Church, by the late Rt.

Rev. Thomas F. Coffey. Mr. Mahady was then a resident of Archbald.

and hit bride was Miss Elisabeth Coleman, of this city. The maid of honor was Miss Mary Fadden, and Martin a brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Seven children have been born to the couple, namely, John, Mary, the bride. The bride made a ennrm CARBOXDALE Dec. it.

At the nsr appearance In a gown of white I rerulni' noontime luncheon nmetinir crepe Normandie and wore her moth ot the iocai Klwania Club, which will er's wedding veil, trimmed wun lace b. tomorrow In the Hotel AmH. from her grandmother's wedding gown PB nfrieer. for the mmlnr vm will ana a tiara 01 orange uiossums. carried a bououet of roses.

Ihe bridesmaid was also charmingly at Gerard, Cyril, Francis, Rita and Flor KIWANIANS TO INSTALL OFFICERS FOR 1926 Dwlght Crane succeeds John F. Rey nolds as president, and Mr. Reynolds tired In a gown of blue chiffon and Frank Pi Kelly aistrlct carried a oouquei oi pint iusruuu. The principals are among this city's trustee. Other officers to be Installed arc ipA wnrlnw Wnrrt 1a, '7.

and Joseph Llnnen; treasurer. David pie. me unuo i a. rnnnniiirhtnn: ecrtrv. JamM T.ln? Simons College, of Boston, class of '54 and graduated from the high' school I I 1 I V.

th. nlf.cn nf 1QOA board of directors, Frank lly H. F. Clarke, Howard U. Neumers, Har Vf b.

a .1 VT ti, rV o'l Levering, Gerard Carroll, J. JL Mr, Stoddard graduated from the tar ifh th iBSS Fulkerson. Walter Kennedy and Frank bondale High School with the class Br. Dawes treats feet. Death of Child, 48 Salem.

Adw CAF.BONDAliE, Dec. 2S. Death this morning at the Emergency Hospital claimed a five day old daughter of Mr. after to him and Mrs yard at the j. family home, on Robinson avenue.

The mother, who before marriage was Miss Elsie Morgan, and the new arrival are reported as doing One. 'FRIVOLOUS SAL" MOVIE Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jordan arffl Mr. and Mrs.

John Gallagher, of New York, are visiting at the McDonough resi dence, on Cottage street. Joseph Boylan, of Washington, Is spending the holiday season at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. FEATURE AT IRVING Jam" Boylan, of Seventh avenue. I 1, c.

I ture picture attraction at the Irving Theater for the first three days of the J1'? th' hme "fhis pa.re"ts' week will he "Frivolous Sal." with ucvaue, ui iw Alexander. 'l The vaudeville offering will be la" headed by Miller and Frears, In the I t'wn mr musical review, "Having A Card." tSljxtxCiMJJL Other acts on the program are: Flor BLAKELY, Dec. 28. There will be ence Rayfleld, in a song circle: George a neighborhood motion picture nro KirDy ana Helen uuvai. in tne lain gram In the Blakelv BaDtlst Church of the Town." and The Scrantons, in under the auspices Troon No.

1. Bov Striking a Balance." Scouts, at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday even ing. VnilUft MAM UTTknVCft ni practice win oe neia Dy tne iuuiiu limn Hiinuntu drill girls of the Eastern Star on AND BITTEN BY DOG 4:30 m'' ln CAKBONDALK, Dec. S8. Waller Mr.

and Mr. Walter Miller, nf Bvr. Allen, twenty five years of age, re cuse. N. Mra Lillian O'Rovl.

of portea 10 ine 1w.11 ponce mis scranton: Mrs. rinra Slvn nrf ernoon tnat ne naa een attacked ana daughter, Harriet, of Olyphant: Mr. bitten sy a large aog near nis nome, ana Mrs. Walter Elliott, of Scranton, 23H South Church street, this were Christmas visitors at the home ins. ine animal jumpeu on mm irom 0f Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Heager. uemnu ana uii mm in me tikiu teg. i The police are looking for the dog. which Is described as being a brown shepherd dog with a white breast and a white ring around the neck.

JOH AX.LXV CARBONDALE, Dec. 28. The funer al of John Allen will be held from the home of his brother, Charles Al len, of Belmont street, Wednesday afternoon. Burial i ill be In Shady Side Cemetery, Jermyn. Mr.

Allen, who was fifty four years of age, was resident of Wilson Creek. His death occurred Saturday evening at the Emergency Hosp ta', where he had been confined for over a month. He was a native of Carbondale, and a lifelong resident of this locality. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs.

Mae Allen: two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Joseph Wagner, Mrs. Julia Gunsauls, William Allen, of Jermyn, and Charles Allen, of this city. hospital irons Mrs. Joseph Pazel, of Vandling, un derwent an operation at the City Hos pital today.

Mrs. Anna wltlak, of Jermyn, was discharged from tha City Hospital to day. A daughter has been born at the Emergency Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moyle, of Blrkett street.

A son has been born at the. Emergency Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Slriannl, of Hospital street. A daughter has been born at the Emergency Sospltal to Mr.

and Mrs. Marcus Too Ian, of Delaware stn PECKVILLE PECKVILLE, Dec; 28. Warren Grover, Leslie Carter and Albert Dun more were Blakely callers last even inr. SIBXnaTADT I.BVIBE i i Hrnn reovrln frnm a ra. CARBONDALE.

Dec. 28. Max El cent 0Derflt0n at the Mld Vall.v Hn. nensiaui, non vi Mr. una pjtal.

ioenamui, vi oo ri street, ana miss Mrs. Edith Graves was a recent Kose aaugnter or air. ana visitor In Carbondale. airs. Aoe Irvine, or asning Misses Marjorle and Elsie Cart ton avenue.

Scranton. were united In wrlght. of Scranton. were recent vf.i. marriage lasi evening at ine nome I tors In town or the bride parents by Rabbi Eisen bauch, of Scranton.

Following a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Eisenstadt will reside In this city, where the bridegroom is engaged In the meat business. COLDS THAT DEVELOP INTO PNEUMONIA Persistent cough and colds lead to serious trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote that la pleasant to take.

Creo mumon is a new medical discovery win two fold action: It eonthet and heals the Inflamed membranes and Inhibits germ growth. Of all known drugs, creosote la rec i ogn'wd high medical authorities one of the greatest healing agencies for persistent coughs and colds and other forma of throat troubles. Creo mulsion contains, In addition 'to creo sote, other healing elements which ana neat tne infected mem. I branea and etoD the Irritation end in. flammattnn, while the creosote goes on the stomach.

Is absorbed the blood, attaeki the seat of the trouble and ehecka the growth of the germs. Creomulstcu Is guaranteed satisfac tory In th treatment of persistent coughs and colds, bronchial atthma, bronchitis and other forma of respira tory dteetses, and Is excellent for building up th system after cold or II Money refunded If any cougo or cold I not relieved after taking ac cording to directions. Ask your drug gist. Creomulsion Company, Atlanta. 510 512 Lacka.

Ave. JERMYN JERMTN. Dec, 28 The choir of the and Mrs. Louis Moseguard, of HIns Methodist Episcopal Church of Jer dale, myu will repeat their Christmas music, The child was born at the hospital, which met with much favor on Christ mas, on next Sunday evening. The BKEE7 HEKTIOir choir is requested to meet for a short Ambrose Boylan has returned to his rehearsal on Sunday evening.

home In Cleveland after spending Miss Bernadetta Moon, a trained Christmas with his mother, Miss Mar nurse of the Bronx Hospital, New garet Boylan, of Pike street. I York, has returned to that place after Leon Thatcher and Miss Lillian spending the Christmas vacation at Hughes, of Brooklyn, have returned the home of her mother, Mrs. Albert home after spending the week end Moon, of MoKlnley avenue, Jermyn. CAF.BOXDALE. Dec.

IS. The ex with the tdrmer's Mr. and Miss Anna Cleary, of Brooklyn, N. plosion of a water front in a kitchen Mrs. Ralph Thatcher, of (3 Williams Ib spending some time with rela range is given as the cause of a slight avenue.

lives in Jermyn, fire that caused damage estimated at Mr. and JJrs. John Boylan. of Bloom $ir. and Mrs.

Joseph Leitenger and $100 to the kitchen of the home of fedi N. iav4 returned home after jngs jiary Kennedy, of Jermyn, left visiting at the home of Mrs. Richard for Philadelphia today, where they will Connor, of Dundarf street spend some tline. Miss Dora Brltton, of Binghamton, Albert Qulnn has returned to his has returned home after spending the home In Brooklyn after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and week end at the home of his parents Mrs.

T. Brltton, of Belmont street. In Jermyn. 'Je was accompanied back Phnrle hnvlnn bn rottirnAfl to I ho 1,1 fl.a Anno same given cause to occur here in the plttsburgh after 6pendins th6 Christ "a number of friends "and relatives IaSt tV.O flaS. v.llnn ivlfh l.lo filli.F Jnhn U.lh.MJ a.

th hnm. nt onH Ura Boylan, of South Main street. Norman 'Williams Saturday evening Mr, and "Mrs. Archie Brltton, of I in honor of his birthday anniversary. Scranton, were guests yesterday at the I Games and musio were the chlei diver BIRTH OF DAUGHTER I ll0me of Mr and Mr Brltton.

sions of the evening after which the CAHBOXDALE, Dec. 2S. Harry Ledyard, local manager of the Loco or iseimonc sireer. guesc pariooK oi a sumptuous dinner. Joseph Connor," 'of the Catholic Unl Those present were Mr.

and Mrs. Wal versity. Washington, Is spending the ter Rlvenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Frank nrtA niLi.

11,3 will' little daughter, which arrived the day Joseph X. Boylan, of Utlca, is spend ing his vacation at the Boylan resl Giles and daughter, Ellen Nicholson, Mr. John P. Williams and daughter Today Io daughter Betsy Ann and son James, Mrs. Mahala Merrltt and son George, Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Williams and daughter The'lma and son Everett, Mr. William Hill f.nd daughter Martha, Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Moyer and son Joe, Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Masters and daughter Lucille of Carbondale, Mr. and Mrs. James Hill of Cranford, X. Miss Lillian Evelyn and Clara Simon of Archibald and Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Couch of Endicott. The guests all wished Mr. Williams many happy returns of the day. JESSUP JESSVP, Dec.

2S. The funeral of Mrs. Julia Barran was conducted from her late hlme on Hill street this morning and was attended by many friends and At 9:30 o'clock a high mass of requiem was celebrated In the Greek Catholic Church by the pastor. Rev. Theodore Ladomerzsky.

Interment was made In the Greek Cemetery. Miss Marie Carey Is visiting friends In Carbondale. Misses Mary Kennedy, of Laflin, and Elizabeth O'Malley, of Olyphant, were visitors in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Colleran, of Olyphant, spent yesterday with local friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mullen, of Archbald, spent last evening with Susan, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Hill and friends on Moosic street. Get a Tuxedo for New Year's Eve Of course you're going "out" New Year's Ere, every one does. The hotels, dub; there'll be gay crowds at all of them. If you haven't a new style Tuxedo get one before then. Ours are the kind you want Broad shoulders, wide lapels, easy lines, straight hanging trousers; fine undressed fabrics, rich silk facings all the quality and style you want, and all the value you want, too.

A feature Tuxedo for men who have infrequent need of one. 25 $37.50 A SPECIAL INDUCEMENT TO OPPORTUNITY DAY SHOPPERS Store Jl i C.l Wide Clearance oaie That necessitates a sacrifiice on our part of many, many dollars in the price of apparel and other merchandise in every department. However, our sacrifice is your gain; you gain, if you make it so by an early trip to Finley's. A Great Feature for Opportunity Day! Our Annual After Christmas APPAREL SALE For Women and Misses Clearance of all Winter Coats and Suits. Closing out all Winter Dresses.

Also a remarkable reduction of off on fur scarfs and our highest grade Winter Coats. Tlnley'i Btafly to War Sept. Third rioor 510 512 Lacka. Ave. MAYF1ELD MATFIELD, Dec 28 The.

marriage of Miss Mary INtheral and John La br'rantl, of Jessup, which was to be solemnized In the Sacred Heart Church at Jernlyn on Wedneseday rnlng Is postponed to a latter date as Mr. La bora nti Is confined to his home from injuries he received in an automobile accident on Sunday evening. His Injuries consist of lacerations of the face and body which will confine him to his home for an lndoflnlte period. Mrs. Julia Connolly of Penn avenue is visiting relatives in New York.

Misses Helen p.nd Marlon Gannon are spendintr the holidays with relatives on Penn avenue. Misses Margaret Starner of Scranton, Beatrice Mtcki.1 of Peckvllle and Mary Malone of Dickson, spent today with Miss Es'her Adams. Lawrence Jones, Billy Adams, and Billy Sohns hav returned to Philadelphia afte. spending a few days at their homes. Miss Margaret Altler of 'Wilkes Barre, is the guest of Miss Van De Mark.

DEGREES CONFERRED BY KNIGHTS OF C01UMBUS The third degree wa conferred by the Knlahta of Columbua Bnnday on a class of 100 candidates tn St. Thomas College Hall, Wyoming avenue, A reception followed at the Hart SchafTner Marx 1 and Fashion Park Garments 60 oira or rn obxat oivotxuto itoui or ammjca..