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Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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Pittston Gazettei
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Pittston, Pennsylvania
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s' jf" fniiniii iiiiiriiinii'jiijiiiffl'iiiiiiiiB wmiiiiiiiijiyyi 1 1." IKS 53 Our i II 1,1 i Bargaiii Tables TAKE Jfet Tv TT YA are loaded down with attractions in Shoes for Men, Women and Children. In these days when the cost of. living is steadily advancing what you can save is a mighty important factor. Shoes are taking a big jump, and the bargains we offer are therefore doubly attractive. av AiffYi while ran H0USSS9LK tks ftt float trnmn cmittim aik Amocags Our Cod Liver.

Iron and MHsW IT RESlRSTRilluTil b3 I 3 Complete Stock of the vKNA Top Boots toadies' Sold by W1LLLVMS PAPKR CO. C. R. ANDREWS 20 SOUTH IIAHISTEEET Pittston's Best end Lowest Price Drug Store II STAVE ARIES dMDHJRJW BOSTON SHOE STORE 34 North Main Street, Pittston. 'If It's Hardware We Have It" 4 Galvanized and Ash we froo I Buy Here and Save 50c to $1.50 on Every Pair.

I 1 Ash Cans Sifters Galv. Pails Garbage Pails Coal Pails Klre Shovels Both Phones. HOT WATER Our asli cans arc guaranteed to be the strongest and most durable, and consequently the cheapest cans on the market. We have all sizes up to three bushels and recommend them for neatness and perfect workmanship. vv.s.

3 jr MrMtfwistii ism ii af tha IHIiIWiuhUVVi rniLADCLPHIA PA. Talk On Military Trniirfn. Jie.it. Edgar Z. Steever will talk at the Wflkesbarre High school tonight on 'Wyoming's Idea" of military tiwinintr for Extensive Purvhuscs.

Commissioners of Hanover Town hii had a blsr purchasing day yesterday, when they bought a motcr fire truck and a Maxwell five passen Spr touring car. which was referred to as a police patrol Five Trolley Accidents, Five accidents occurred on the lines of the Wilkesbarre Railway yesterday. In onP of these a runaway car smashed into an oil house shanty; two cars collided with automobiles, one hit a jitney and the fifth upset a transfer wagon. Former Resident A. G.

Atherton. aged 80, a native of Wilkesbarre. died last night at his home in Beach Haven, following a short illness of general debility. His father was at one time sheriff of Lucerne County at the time when the county included the present Lacka vwina County. liegs Crushed lTndcr Truck.

Falling beneath the wheels of a heavy automobile truck, at Glen Lyon, last nitrht, Frank Brozas, aged 12, of that town, suffered fractures of both legs. The auto truck was owned and driven by a farmer named John Hay man, of Columbia county. The boy va.v taken to Nanticoke State Hospl Fire. In Printery. Jamage estimated at several hundred dollars was dono to the building of the Keystone Bindery and Printing 27 North Main street, Wilkesbarre, early this morning, when fire broke out.

Kk ked By Mine Mule. Kicked in the face by a mule at the L. ince No. 11 colliery, at Plymouth, Carl Kosloski, a door boy, suffered a fractured Jaw He is at Mercy Hos Two Pardons Received. Sheriff Buss has received official documents frcm Governor Brumbaugh granting full pardons to John Urban and John Marcin, former councilmen of Swoyervllle, who were convicted of bribery.

The conviction deprived them of the right to vot hold office, but the official pardon now restores them to full rights, of citizenship. The pardon documents await the men at the office of the sheriff. Marriages Free For One Day. 'Alderman Max Lewis, of Wilkesbarre, has announced that he will marry any couple on the 29th of Feb ruary WUIIUUl UHK1I1K u. iw, uiiurr VHC condition: The young woman must ascure him that she exerted her leap year prerogative and' "popped the question" herself.

vention will continue until next Tues day and appointments of ministers will be announced Monday night. That you try SirHBTJBSXtd(he floiir that makes friends and keeps 'ipt its uniform quality and the satis! actory teialts obtained by its use. ForsalebyaUnclass.griitcen. Sunburf Flour PITTSTON MlLLINO CO. Pittston, or James Fowler 6 Sons, Wyoainj.

Galvanized 1 bu. Baskets Galvanized 1 bu. Baskets Galvanized Wash Tubs Galvanized Measures Weeks Hardware Company 119 Washington Ave Scranton, Pa. eptoneTonio' use Plioirnqa 1 if fy 1m bbb linii ii i IN Vkjm 8tocfc BtebangeV 14 1iU BankeM. il i At meeting ot the Holy Name Society of the Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston, the complete programme for the Mardi Graa vaudeville to be conducted in Princes Theatre on March 1 was announced.

Rev. Paul Kelly, pastor of toe church, has spared himself no trou ble in securing the services of the beet entertainers in this region and persons who attend are assured an evening of rare pleasure. The team of Serfs ad Pomeroy. lor three years on the Marcus Loew circuit, and who are now in business in AUentown, have agreed to come on for the Mardi Gras show. This team will be seen in a black face comedy, featuring southern songs and danc ing together with negro stor ies and jokes.

A singer of unusual note has been secured in the person of Miss Oeralditte Donltn, of Chau tauqua fame. Miss Donlin has a voice in register midway, between a soprano and a mezxo soprano of un common depth and vuiume, joined with exquisite richness and purity. To the lovers or true vocal culture In Pittston the committee promises a rare occasion of entertainment ana instruction in the vocal renditions of Miss Donlin which assuredly will be appreciated. The closing number prior to the motion pictures will be Con McCole. who is in Poll at the nresent time, but Will be free for.

fek nlirk Mamtli Ttt Tn aAfnlnir sidered that tne fifteen star acts whioh will last about two hours and quarter were fittingly closed be sides making every aot on the pro gramme a hebd liner. Word was received from tne open ing number, which includes six of the acta that the rehearsals are pro gressing in a satisfactory manner, that the minstrel centre has been augmented to the number of twenty I i.A M.a lafllAa rphlfi act, as announced before, embraces' a miniature ladies' minstrel andj 'musical comedy overflowing with life, vim and vigor, coupled with the latest song hits. The music for the different acts and for the opening and closing medleys will be furnished by the Carroll and Lynott orchestra, of Carbondale. This orchestra which has a state wide reputation has consented to come to take part In the Mardi Gras carnival, and by their coming the publio can be assured that the music numbers will equal the other high class variety numbers on the program. The diagram for reserved seats will open early next week the place and exact time to be announced later.

The names of the arrangement committee follows: Dr. Edward Sullivan. John J. Dunne, Biaggio Manganlel lo, Qiovanni Devizia, Raeffaele Ciam pi, Frank Manetti, Alfonso (Jiampi, Patrick J. Hughes, Anthony J.

Walsh, John J. Devlin. WYOMING. HOUSE for Rent 578 West Eighth street. Apply 296 West Eighth St.

13f6t. The Camp Fire Girls are working enthusiastically to make their entertainment at the M. E. Church next Monday evening a success. The George Washington Birthday Party held in the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening was a great success, socially and financially.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Cummings, of New Jersey, are guests of Wyoming rela tives. Miss Mayme Chapln is spending the week end with relatives at Glen burn.

Friday evening the Queen Esther boys will entertain the girls of the society at the M. E. parsonage. Mloa Tjinli Savo Slk cards last evening. The final dance of the series held by the Vesper Club was held last evening and was a big success.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Hale, of Philadel phla, are guests of friends here. Karl Eckert is laid up with a sprained ankle.

A watch was found by V. I Breese, of Wyoming avenue, which the owner can have by proving property. Mr. C. Briggs, of Scranton.

was a visitor here today. Miss Nina Robinson, of Pittston, wag a guest at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Campbell yesterday. The band from the Odd Fellows' Orphanage at Sunbury arrived here yesterday and were entertained at the Baptist Church.

In the after noon, led by C. Q. Harsch, Thomas Johnson and J. B. Kitchen, the band paraded the principal streets.

The band is composed of 25 young men, and they played exceedingly well. The organization gave concerts in the Marino theatre afternoon and evening, in connection with which moving pictures of. the Orphanage Were shown. The patronage was generous, and a neat sum of money was realized for the benefit of the Orphanage. Properties boughs: and sold.

If you want quick action place your property in oar hands. We buy, sell and rent Real Estate. For rent flat opposite Laurel Line, newly raflniehed; also a. dwelling In W. p.

at SIS a month. A. B. Brown A Son, Room 5, Brown Bid Scoop I I I ffPERFECTIOH BEEHl Edison Mazda Lambs 71 Watt, 5 Candle Power. .20 cents each Railroad Man I'ndcr Knife, Scranton.

Feb. 24. J. T. Finnerty.

cni't trainmaster for th? Lacka iuhiiu, ana or tne pest ranro. men mis of the state, is in the Morses Tavlor lios where he underwent a serious operation? ftr varicose veins Dirt, On strm Vur. "cianton. Feb. 24.

While riding on a. Green Kidge street car last 45 Plnrlu Plum, familiarly Ira own as "Senator, xty.five years old. of 25 North Washington avenue, was stricken with a heort attack, dying before medical sissistance could be summoned. The cri jiy of the car, assisted by passengers, carried the unconscious man from the car to the office of Dr. W.

H. McCreevy. 1432 North avenue, but 1'Ium was dead when the office was reached. To Rebuild Lyceum Theatre. Scranton.

Feb. 24. Moses Rcis. owner of the Iveis circuit of theaters, which includes the Lyceum in this city, spent yesterday in this city go ins over the situation. Before leaving town, Iteis decl.ird he had decided definitely to rebuild the Lyceum on the present site, tho new building to he a thoroughly modern amusement house for first class attractions, fireproof, i rchltecturally up to date a with ai.

entrance on Wyoming avenue. W. F. Lyon Found Dead. Vottsville.

Feb. 24. William F. Ljons, former county district attorney of Schuylkill county, was found dead, shot through the risjht temple, hi a woodshed at the rear of his of lice In Shenandoah. A new revolver with one chamber empty was found by his side.

No caiiSf. for the suicide is known. Two Blown To Pieces. Emporium. Feb.

24. Jack Yacum and Victor Sudderland. of Emporium were blown to pieces when nitroglycerine in the gelatine house at the Emporium powder mill of the Aetna Explosive company exploded There were no other men the building. trace ot me Doaies or me iwu men Were fnilllil. Tho XI.losilin W1S heard at Driftwood, nine miles away.

Corner Falk, who investigated th accident said the cause will probably never be known. Must Improve Archbald Station. Harrisbuiir. Feb. 24 In decisions wrltter.

by Commissioner Magee. the public service commission directs me Delaware Hudson Railroad Co. to improve station facilities at Archbald and dismisses complaints made by the borough of Tamaqua against the bids filed for electric service by tni East cm Pennsylvania Light, Heat A Power Co. lulled Evangelical Conference. Harrisburg.

Feb. 24. The twenty second annual session of the Eastern Pennsylvania conference of the Unit ed Evangelical Church opened last night In Harris Street Church, this city. Bishop U. F.

Swengel is presiding and ministers from a third of the counties of the State are in attendance. Bishop W. F. Foulke, of Illinois, la to speak today. The con Boys' O'coats Vz Price and Less Fancy Mixture Coats, former price $4 to $7, NOW Odd Lots, No Two Alike.

Sizes 12 to 17. .9. 4 A I 10 Watt, 8 Candle Power .0 cents each Brewed with great skill, from the best barley and hops procurable, it is clear, rich and mellow, a beverage of unmistakable high HOWELL KING CO. 15 20 25 40 60 100 Watt, 13 Candle cents each Watt, 19 Candle Power .20 each Watt, 24 Candle Power ..20 cents each Watt, 39 Candle Power. cents each Watt, 60 Candle Power 1:27 cssts each Watt, 105 Candle cents each MAZDA KJVV (Nitrogen) .100 Watt, 125 Candle Power ,73 each 200 Watt, 267 Candle Power each 300 Watt, 429 Candle Power.

each Pittston, Pa. STEAM and iuu wan, ota uancue rower j.u coca 500 Watt, 715 Candle Power. C3X each 750 Watt, 125a Candle Power. 41X1 Cich 1000 Watt, 2000 Candle Power each HEATING This reliable firm takes large or small contracts and satisfaction. Right prices.

Plumbing Work a Specialty. GEO. T. ASH 113 115 North Main Pittston. CittzCns, Bee.

15 WATER STEEET. FLASHLIGHTS fffGff grade inv8rtr.z:m are In demand, due to increased earnings in alnieii ertry Vt linttiftsi. and easy money conditions. iiP fpy I '40 Tungsten Bulbs complete; all sizes, in you pay $1, sell every day a bigger stock other store in Over COO Flashlights in Stock. With Ever Ready Battery and tubular dr Vent pocket style.

The 11.25 and i.5u ror at other stores, we at oar price of 69c. We carry of flashlights and. supplies than any Pittston?" LEIBSON'S WJ0IC AND JEWELRY STORE, H3 Worth JUiin Street Pittston. kind opinion mmMmmm mmm ifm HUNT 19 I fits' I Ask Ua For Hlsll BROOKS Intesttii Members New Tore Wllkes Barre, Pa, hut I i fc I Considers Himself Lucky 4 i 1,77.

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