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The Scranton Truth from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 3

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THE SCBANT ON A AFT RNOON, AUGUST "18, 1 9 0 8. REFUSED TO T70RK WITH NEGROES Connolly Wallace Connolly Wallcco Scranton's Shopping Center The Age At Which To Save Money is when you begin to ear and ends only when you have enough. The reward is a feeling of security as you go along, and a competency in later life. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18. Knoxville.

Aug. 18. As a result of the determination of the Kings Mountain Coal company to work negroes in the same mines with white men, a rate war' is imminent In the mining region adjacent to Kellico, Tenn. Tonight seventy negroes, heavily armed, are barricaded in a commissary, which Is surrounded by between 350 and 400 white men, and an attack Is expected at 'any moment. Sheriff Huddleston, of Campbell county, is summoning every aivalable citizen to Store Time Table July and August Open 8 A.

Close 5. P.M. Saturdays Close at Noon. VVe welcome the small depos itor. ONE DOLLAR will start a Savings Account.

Third National Bank, 118 Wyralatf Senate. P. CAPITAL, SURPLUS (EARNED) $1,000,000. ORGANISED 1372. UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY.

Compound interest paid on monthly balances on eavinss accounts, whether larg or mall. Open Saturday Evenings, 7 to 8 o'clock. Habitual Constipation Mfcnunentl overcome by proper personal efforts WitMHe assistance eftneon? Truly benejiaal laxative remedy, Sy run oj Kfs and B'uW Senna n0fBrm ver habits daily So that assistance to nature may be gradual)' dispensed vhen no iprpx needed afctke bestof wmedies.when reauired, are to assist nature and not to the natar. ol functions, vhicK must depend ulti iatey upon proper nourisriment, proper living generally. To get its beneficial effects, always buy the genuine SyrupffigsEiixirfSenna California Fig Syrup Co.

only, SOLD BVAU. LEADING DRUGCISTS if tat anly, regular pn(e 5K fer Bottle protect the negroes. The trouble, which has been brewing for several months, broke out Saturday when 150 white miners went to the Kings Mountain mine and drove twelve negro families from there. They marched the negroes all day Saturday, allowing the women and children to camp and eat what food they carried with them, but forced the men to keep moving. General Manager John Gorman of the Astras mine and county officers are doing everything in their power to avert trouble.

Stella "Can you dress within your income?" Bella "Yes; but it is like dressing within a heth in a sleeping car." Harper's Bazar. The Time To Buy "Wear well" Sheets and Pillow Cases Is Now Now is the time to stock up on "Wearwell" sheets and pillow eases because present prices are very, very low and certain it is that they have a tendency to increase rather than drop. You make no mistake or take no chances when you purchase "JVearwell" sheets and cases. They are made especially for us and are stamped with our name, which is an absolute guarantee of their quality. Like Sterling on 'silver, the name "Wearwell" on a sheet or case is the stamp of perfection, the mark of a certain high and set standard, which is always maintained.

"Wearwell" sheets and cases always give the best kind of service because they are made of the highest grade of standard cotton and every sheet and cas3 is torn (not cut). Prices for "Wearwell" sheets begin at 55c for the 54x90 size and rise according to size to $1.00 for the 90x113. Prices for "Wearwell" cases begin at 16c for the 42x36 size and rise according to size to 23c for the 54x38 Tiffany Favrile Glassware is a delicately moulded glassware, rejoicing in a glorious ensemble of all shades and colors of the rainbow. The shading and coloring is "imbedded" in the glass when in a molten state and lasts as long as the glass itself, SOUTH SCRANTON. conducted at the house and Interment Popular Couple Wedded at will be mad in St.

Mary's cemetery at No. 5. St. Mary's Church This Morning. DEATH 0FMR.

SCH0LZ Anniversaries Observed. A double party was held at the "Jewelry and Allied Lines" nome of Mr. and Mrs. Elsbacher, of 132 lOyominq Af. A very pretty marriage ceremony took place this morning at St.

Mary's church, on River street, when Miss Emma Helbing, of 1823 Beech street, was united in marriage to Martin Sullivan, of Plains. The marriage took place at 9 o'clock it vrown avenue, a few evenings ago, in honor of their daughter and son. Miss Mary and Domlnfck. twenty first birthday anniversaries. The evening was taken up with musical sections, and at 10:30 o'clock refreshments were served by the Mrs.

Eisbacher, Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Switsser and Schenover. Tlhp following" were present: Mr. and Mrs.

Eisbacher, Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Switzer.

Misses Mary Keller. Rhea CITY AND VICINITY JOTTINGS. Mow Ready Splendid Plaid Ginghams In the New Fall Styles A fresh shipment that has just come shows two excellent grades of Plaid Ginghams in the new Fall styles. They are now ready at the Wash Goods Department. "We have never seen so much beauty woven into ginghams before.

At 12y2c, there are dozens of handsome patterns such as will go into hundreds of school dresses for children and what a splendid material they are for this purpose. Pretty, full of service and excellent value at this price. At 25c are the always desirable, always beautiful and always fashionable Scotch ginghams. Scores of the very newest effects in all kinds 'and colors of plaids, together with stripes and checks galore. with a nuptial high mass, celebrated by the Rev.

Peter who also tied the nuptial knot. Miss Annie Gardner acted as brides Lillian Fern, Hannah Switzer, from fair at Rockv Glen this year, September 42 to 21 inclusive. maid and Miss Mary Breher was the maid of honor. The. groomsman was James Gallagher, and Edward Kane acted as usher.

The bride was attired In white, and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses, while the bridesmaid and maid of honor were similarly attired. Following the ceremony at the church the briifal party and immediate relatives were tendered a reception at the home of the bride, after which the couple left on a wedding trip. Connolly Wallace Connolly Wallace Nourishes while it Refreshes Funeral of Victim. The funeral of Vincenzo Aggio, who wag shot by an uninrientified countryman on Robinson street, took place yesterdav. Interment was in the Cathedral cemeterv.

Hail a Clie Call. The trolley cable fell at Penn avenue and Mulberry street early last evening and landed oh an ice wagon, probably saving a half dozen persons from coming into contact, with the live wire. The horse hitched to the wagon was knocked down by the shock. Jlay Auk hnnge. The city firemen are said to be dissatisfied over the schedule which gives one dav oft in eight, claiming that the working out of the schedule gives them only forty five days In the year, instead of fortv eight.

It is expected steps will he taken to bring about a change. Aged Resident Dead. Anthony Scholz. of 226 Beech street. Wnl DaniHKPx Mrs.

Martha Bailey, of Dicknon Citv, widow of Frank Bailey, killed in the 'shaft of the Johnson colliery, that place, last Fall, started suit yesterday against the Scranton Coal company to recover damages in the sum of for the loss of her husband, who fell down the shaft. Negligence is alleged. Vosburg Dawson are her attorneys. Had Itrrnlver. Tony Arcurie, of North Main avenue, was put off a North Main avenue car last night for causing a disturbance, it is alleged.

When he was hustled off. the crew felt a revolver in his pocket, and turned him over to a patrolman. He will be given a hearing today. Outing Pontinnrrt The grocers' outing to Mountain Park was postponed yesterday on account of rain. All the grocery stores were closed, however, and most of the merchants spent the day at home.

I.ficknnnnna (Grange. The Lackawanna County Grange Fair Association, which held several successful fairs at Madisonvllie, will conduct its 'FIGHTING BOB" EVANS WENT ON RETIRED LIST TODAY died Sunday, following an illness of six months. The deceased was sixty two years of age. and was well known in this part of the city. Besides his wife he Is survived by the following Mamie Quinn.

Elizabeth Sullivan, Anna Pheiffer, Nellie Gal vin, Tillie Eisbacher, Josephine Albright, Albright. Tessie Albright, Nora Mills, Tessie Quinn, Kathryn Metzhunger. Bertha Boes, Kathryn Lucking Tessie Montag, Catherine Quinn, Bertha Samaraj Daniel ifoian. John Ryan, Ray Cole, August Smith, Dominic Eisbacher, Charles Eisbacher, Walter Kulhn, Tim Sullivan, Josepbi Cronkey, Andrew Cronkey. William C'onners, M.

Dougherty. Otto Maxion, Max Sontag, Ray Hyden. Morris Line, August Denningcr, John Klecer, Joseph J. Sullivan and Edward Deisina "Retirement from active doesn't mean that I have entirely qtit the navy, you know, tn children: Frank Scholz, of Peckviile: Peter Scholz, Mrs. M.

I Wheeler and Catherine Scholz, of Scranton, and ahull rrr. I. Mrs. Del'bert Simerson and Mrs. Anna Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine.

No medicine can do more. Sold by all druggists of Scranton. Hunistein, of California. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be By United Press.

Lake Mohonk, N. Aug. 18. "Fight ing Bob," otherwise known as Admiral iRobley D. Evans, U.

S. the only living American who ha? commanded a fleet of battleships in war, was retired today from the navy after nearly a half century's active service. Except for tha lame lev. which forced him to resign command of the Pacific fleet, Admiral Eivans looks as well he ever did. "The leg will be a.ll rigfht in a few weeks," he said.

"I am sixty two years old today and I feel well as ever I did. I am gaining weight at the rate of half a pound a day. 10 take up my duties as member of the general board Later I expect to take an active interest in the work of the San Christo bal Sugar company, of Porto IRico. of whidh I have been president for some time." Tonight Admiral Bvans will be tendered a reception in the hotel to celebrate the close of his long career a admiral, and of his birthday anniversary. Friends of the fighter from all parts of the United States are tiere! He will be presented with many beautiful and costly souvenirs.

Tendered a Reception. A reception was tendered Miss Mary Moran, of Gilmore avenue, last evening by large number of friends in honor of her birthday. The following were present: Misses Kate plan if ee, Margaret Brazil, Belle Brazil. Loretta Powell, Lucy Lorcnz. Winifred Jordan, Slary Coyne, Winifred Philhin, iNora Holleran, B.

Casey, Kate Hart, Bessie Walsh, Margaret Walsh, Mary Moran. Lydon, B. Hartley. Nellie CVToole, Anna Coyne, Nellie Oonley, Mary Conley, Nellie La velle, Margaret Moran and Thomas Walsh, Peter Walsih, Martin Walsh, Martin Lydon, Michael Lydon, Patrick Lyd'in, Joseph Martin, Joseph Cooney, Prank Flaherty. Otto Saff.

Thomas King, William Flynn, William Jeffrys, Joseph Davis, Harry Harris, Frank Murphy, Edward McSchaffor, Joseph Alexander. A Clean Sweep Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. GoodBye to Every Summer Garment II i BiIi" i sij, ilH iY5Cfi spending a few days at his home on Mapel street. On Sunday morning the South Washington Avenue Stars defeated the West Side Greys, a second class team, in a well played Beven fnning game by the score of 9 to 4. The game was played on the Stars' grounds, and the battery work of Manley and Ryan for the home team was the feature of the gam' The score by innings: Stars 4 3 0 1 0 9 Greys 0 0 0 1 0 4 Miss Cassie Kelly, of Crown avenue, returned yesterday from Harvey's Lake, where she spent her vacation.

Clean up of All Summer Fabrics Miss Bessie Quinn. of Maple street. B. society, returned yesterday from Atlantic City, where they spent their vacation. Patrick Leonard, of Hemlock street, spent some time at Blnghamton.

The announcement of the marriage of Miss Barbara Manley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Manley, of Cedar avenue, to Francis Campbell, of Moscow, has been made. Philip Dippre, of Medical Chi College, Philadelphia, is visiting hus parents on Pittston avenue. Mr.

and Mrs. John Janssen. of Willow street, returned yesterdav from New York city, where thev spent two week The funeral of Andrew Frantz, of 821 Cedar avenue, will take place' tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home. Services will be conducted at the Cavalry Reformed church, and interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery. There will be a meeting of the St.

Peter's base ball club tonight at Reid enbrtch's barber shop. Meeting to be called at All members are requested to attend. J. Reidenbach, manager. John W.

Siieehan and brother. Hu bcr, returned to sti oudsburg yesterday alter spending a few days at his horn's on South Webster avenue. William Heffron, of St. Michael's Academy. left yesterdav for Buffalo, after visiting his parents on Maple street.

and Miss Anna C. Malia, of Prospect avenue, left yesterday for Philadelphia Accidents of a Day. A very painful accident occurred to August Nye, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nye, of 705 Cedar avenue, yesterday afternoon.

With several companions the youngster was playing a game of quoits, when he was struck in the head with one, causing a slight laceration. Marcella Gardiner, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gardiner, of tiliS Willow street, met with a very painful accident yesterday. She was playing in the South 50 Stamps at Clean Sweep Sale MEARS HAGEN 50 Stamps at Clean Sweep Sale to attend the A.

O. H. convention. John Vaughan, of 1405 Pittston avenue, left yesterday for Albany and New York, where he will spend his vacation. Miss Anna Cook, of 2520 Pittston avenue, returned yesterday from Atlantic City, where she spent the past ington avenue playground, when the back of one of the swings struck her I TWO PIECE LINENE SUITS IN TAN, BLUE AND WHITE.

$15.00 fur $10.00 Suits for $7.50 Suits for $5.00 Suits for $3.50 BEAUTIFUL MULL AND LAWN PRINCESS DRESSES. White, Pink and Blue, good line of sizes and styles. $22.50 Dresses $18.50 for $15.00 for $7.50 for for $3.50. just above the eye, inflicting an ugly wound. playing yesterday his home.

Thomas Ruane. the young son of Mr. arid Mrs. Thomas lltiane, of Cedar avenue, tripped and fell, breaking his arm. Dennis Lally, of Cherry street, had hift hand crushed yesterday while at work in the Tunnel mine, by having a piece of coal fall on it.

Separate tailored Linene Skirts, Jirown, Lawn and Batiste Jumper Suits, neat, strines Tailored Linene White and Linen color; $2.50 skirls tnad to I checks and figures; $5.95 suits for $3.50: $3 95 tit any form $1.50. suits for $1.95. several weeks. Mr. and Mrs.

Philip Scheuer, of Cedar avenue, returned from l.ithia Lake, where they spent some time. James Vaughan. of 1 105 Pittsto avenue, returned home yesterday from Atlantic City, where he spent his vacation. Charles Schwenkcr. of 27 Willow street, has returned home from Buffalo, N.

where he spent the past week. Anton Fisch ami son. John, of 5J1 Cedar avenue, have returned home from Lake Winola, where they spent some time. Miss Manic Sossong. of 521 Cedar avenue, leaves tomorrow for Pittsburg, where she will reside in the future.

The Workingmen's society, from this side, held its annual outing at Moosic Lake Sunday. Otto Heinz, of Maple street, left yesterday for Lake Sheridan, where he will spend his vacation CLEAN UP SALE OF WHITE LAWN WAISTS. Meeting Thursday Night. A very Important meeting of St. John's Total Abstinence and counter soiled.

Waists that were 75c to $1.00 for 50c; A lot of White Lawn Waists, a little waists that, were $1.50 to $2.00 for $1.00. Constable Fined $10. W. W. Colo of Alderman John T.

Howe's office, who was ar restej Friday night when Patrolmen Stum and Brown raided an alleged disorderlv house at 334 Smith Washington avenue, arresting Mrs. Nellie Sacks, who at that tmi" gave hr name as Mary Sickles, was rlneil JtiO in a p. cia! session police court esi. i afternoon. i lent society is called for Thursday 15 SILK DRESSES TO CLOSE.

Silk Suits that were for $12.50 for $25.00 for $35.00 for $17.50. E. Robinson's Sons' MALT Extract is the ideal Summer tonic. It brings to you the concentrated essence of malted barley and hops, to please your palate and nourish ycur tissues. evening in St.

John' hall, on South Webster avenue. A special invitation lias been extended to the partor. the Rev. Dr. J.

J. Loughran to attend this meeting. The society will conduct its rmular weekly social tonight. The committee appointed by tlp society ils military bail tole is making txten. ive pri pa rations for the event.

Following the meeting Thursday evening, a smoker will be held. Pomona Grange Met. GENUINE HEATHERBLOOM UNDERSKIRTS. Green. Tans.

$3.00 Skirts for $2.25 skirts for $1.50. Blt. k. Blue, (irev iit'mtri tin 'lMi I 1 1 1 ijri.i i i it town. Kriflay IhM.

Lackawanna trie! at Krv subordinate Michael l.avelle, of J. and his brother. Frank, of Long island, are visiting at the home of their parents. Mr. and Mrs.

James P. l.avelle. of 20. Pittston a venue. William ihbs.

Patrick Davit land Edward Laffertv. of St. Johns grains wan rf pif smt a vet ni husinsi rro. The in be at Spring iriK was lie 's Hi ook. A CLEAN SWEEP ON ALL INFANTS' WEAR.

White Dresses. 59e for 39c; 75c for 50c; $1.25 for $1.50 for $1.00. long White Flannel skirts, 95c for 75c; $1.25 for 95c; $2.00 for $1.25. Infants' Infants' Other News Notes. The Misses Kmilie Wirth and Anna Hartman are spending their vac ation i at telmira, N.

V. Mr. and Mre. Frank Biersinith. of Mount Canned, are visiting at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. I'eter Robiing. of Cedar avenue. AT A SHILLING THE YARD. Silk figured Organdies and Mulls, fancy cotton Voyles that were sold from 25c to 35c the fard at clean sweep sale for 12VoC Colored Dress Linens that were 50c.

at this sale price 35n Mrs. Hughe, and son. Janus, of i Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr. Colored Dress Linens that were 30c to 35c at this sale SOCIAL DISTINCTION Can never be attained by neglect society's dictates, whjcii demand gar merits of immaculate mode well mad, our part is in ke' iuiuj your outer garments immaculate and delivering ihc promptly on time, ready for every OCe.ision a III! Ill sihhP ost I'll' ties; (id li. New M.

Davis Sleam Dye Works I 1H7H. Office, 228 Lackawanna Ave. Cleaning and Dying In All Its Branches. and Mrs. Patrick Davitt, of Willow Htreet.

William of Prospect aviuie. returned yesterday from Buffalo and Niagara Kails, where he spent his BEST BLACK SILK VALUES ANYWHERE. Solid Peau do Soie, soft and firm regular $1.15. Sale 89c Wide Peau do Soie, regular $1.35 for $1.50 regular for $1.39 Black Taffeta, our challenge value; $1.15 value for 95c Our best of all Black Taffeta Special price $1.39 If your druggist or grocer will not supply you, 'phone ii i Camp 4:1 (I. Patriotic Order Sons of America, nu last night in Hartman hall on Pittston avenue.

The lodge. Knights of Pythias, will convene in weekly session tonight in llattman'H hall on Pittston avenue. Patrick Carey, of New York, is corrmcKV OUR BIG FOUR DAYS' CLEAN SWEEP SALE. en ia) OLD 470 542 Case of Cl'T OCT THIS COUPON'. Present at our office, purchase 81.00 worth of goods or more, and you will mcclve NEW One Extra Stamps 4 Days 4 Days for Extra Stamps Dozen WE ARE SELLING MOST OF OUR fTVlTk A rXJO STRAW HATS CUINKADS FOR LESS THAN HALF PRICE 305 Lacka.

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