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iitf jtirtiiiinirJiiiror UMLULDilllllUJ SAVE and SUCCEED fe 1 '1 JW' We Invite Your Personal Savings and Business Accounts "The time to save is now; you have no assurance of tomorrow." Hamilton. Timely saving has made thousands of wealthy men. They possessed no magic, they possessed no advantages not open to all. Moral: There is magic in a growing Bank account at the Peoples Union jlSavings Bank Corner 'ft. Main 'and Water Streets.

7 WW. 4 3 I I I ft I V) Kane's Drug Sjrore Next Miners Savings Bank Snap Shot Ideas A Kodak registers and perpetuates places and faces of pleasant recollection. Many kodak users secured snap shots during the summer months that they are justly proud of. Why not have these snap shots enlarged, and framed? We make 8x10 enlargements from any size negative low price of 35c each. Take in your best negatives and have them enlarged.

KANE'S PHARMACY 6 South Mam Street THE KODAK STORE. FOOD OR NARG0T1GS WHICH? "Food is now the chief concern of America. "Americans have a weakness for tcbacco which costs them at least $1,000,000,000 annually. All such data as is available points in one direction, a greater or less degree of impaired effectiveness among. Jhe.

users of the narcotic. In the business world it has resulted in the closing of many desirable fields of employment to the cigaret user. The experiences of recruiting officers with "tobacco heart" is but another pointed illustration. "Tobacco is neither food nor drink. It remains to be seen whether America can afford its billion dollar Or; i G.

GUTHMANN, Instructor of Economics, Syracuse University. ft ml i far I A I i I II narcotic. 'm DUPQNT FACTIONS ARE The first' primary eleption to be held 4n.Duionit.,ijnce the yjUage was inoirporatetl as a borough took place today and aroused 'intense interest. When the special election was held during the past year, the faction styling, themselves as the "organizers" won a complete victory, but since that time some changes have taken place in the political iine up, with the result that two fictions are waging a fierce battle today for supremacy in control of borough affairs There are 31" names on the voting list in the new borough. At.

fast elections, under the township 4 H. Have just received a big shipment of Tennis Shoes, high and low "sneaks," all black or all white. We carry narrow widths and can fit all We have white cleaners galore, and carry only the best cleaners on the market. LEAVE Continued from page one bert J. West, Walter John Sautes, Dominico Cicala.

Annucito Mazzitelli, William Stevenovich, Richard Stan ton. Joseph Robert T. Mcllale, James Dudwik. Szymanink.i roy Knovle, saivatore. Ricotta, Russel Haulage, iiwrd Melvin, Thos.

Melvin1 James Toole, G'us Nolan. Joseph Stastrr.levicas, Peteros PapamechaeV Enrico Francesco Cardiol, John Lynn, Leonardo Lnccizzo, Cataafso Snn'io, Michaei JUefort, John Morgan. John Michael Heal Andrew Patrick A. Kerw in, JVlinitis. Edward J.Baker.' William Nash, Frank John Enelres, Carmelo Delprio, John H.

Coyne, Harry Havard, Jamos Langr.n. Joe Makowsky. Francesco Lispi, James McH.ile, Cyril M. James Staub, Joseph Deal, rpmes a. O'Brien, William Riirclotigh; Clatoti'o Lofratto.

James Degfitti, Francesco Mancinl, Bernard P. McAhdrew. James O'Boyle, Stanley Kulmcnsky, Francis McKeon, Ihilip H. Bertram, John Pan: llames Carter, Posuluns, Mike J. Bernard, Arcnngelo Ludico, Antonio Cekipinte.

More loVll Americm youths who Kaiserism began moms lodny. moving to canfon Within the next five or six day.sthe first big draift will be encamped. In some communities this: will amos only to 15 per cent of the draft in to as high as 35 per cent. Between 275.000 and 350.000 men will so. Hard intensive training will begin at once.

OnceijabsorbBd into the small skeleton organizations, already in camps, the. 'men will be' tvught. They will be marched, maneuvered and later a i trench digging, liomliing and bayonet and knife fighting. For the moment drafted rmvi will be minus port of the para.nhernalia which goes to make up a soldier. Civilian clothes must be mule in some cases, but this shortage ind lack of rifies Is being rapidly' overcome.

While the shortages and discomforts may provoke criticism from some quarters. the War Department holds that lis quartermaster service and the peace time industries of the nation have responded nobly to needs of converting two million men into fighting forces' almost ov night. Millions of yards of cotton, wool and so on 'were needed and the peace time input was far below the requirements. Manufacturers extended their plants, and now this tre endous main of supplies is nearly ready That additional men may have to be raised before the second draft is picked seemed likely to authorities today, due to the of bringing existing units up to war strength. By W.

rKGlJEI. (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Headquarters of the American Army in France, Sept 3. (By Mail) Old ('eorae Mesnager. of Los Angeles, dropped in here tonight on his way to join the, Sammies as interpreter. At 67 he is a lieutenant in the French a imy, promoj ed from the ranks in which he enlisted in August, 191 4.

He leaves his. active fighting service with a record of ffour cil it ions for conspicuous bravery, the war cross with palms and the military medal. In addition he wears the medal of the war" of 1S70. it took long persuasion to make Lieutenant Mesnager to talkr about anvtMng elso than the of Las' Angeles. Hut here was the iitory Tie told at" last: "I f.iw the Ka Tser's a'mM in 1370 when I was only 1 fought through that war.

I Went to Los Angeles. In 1914. pry wife was visiting our Cataiina. It was a good time lor me' go while she was away because might have affected her heart Or me to say suddenly that I was going to nar a So I arranged with my younger daughter to break, the news after I had left. When mama did find it out she felt badly, biit the wrote me 'papa, maybe its all for the "The French port authorities were suspicious when I landed.

They remarked that there was 'a recruiting station across the street I was in earnest about figlitin. I oined at once and two weeks later was at Verdun. "I've killed two Germans that I positively know of. My comrades call ire the America. They ask will the, Americans fight to the end? I reply: 'comrades, the American ting will never go back until the Germans go back to Germany.

I know the American hoy 4 will fight like 'Read the Gaxetta and neep posted. HIPPODROME THEATRE TOMlGHTy "THE HIDDEN DANGER" '2 Part Wwt rrama "THE DKlCDfi" In the FiiiverMF bonder Svrlni Kntitled Vr "THE GRAY GHOST" A XestorfiCmetl' SydSnire. AMERICAN BOYS STILL MO'ilOMPS BHACH 494, L. C. B.

WILL meet in Memorial Hall this evening. A MEETING OF THE SEBASTO pol Tennis Cluhwill be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the high school. THE PRIMARY ELECTION' polls will open until seven o'clock this evening. If you have not already cast your ballot, there is still time to do so. "A BUSINESS MEETING OF THE Ladies' Aid Society, of th 'ethodtet Protestant Church, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:80 o'clock at th parsonage: It is Uesired that there shall 'be a large attendance of the nVsnflSers.

p3LECTION OFFICERS AND OTH ew; in a position to give information a5 requested' to. send or phone to the trazette office, as early, as possible to fijCght the full Returns of the primary ejjjction in their, district. Call 1,000, cipher telephone. THE "FUNERAL OF MICHAEL McDonnell will take place tomorrow n6rning at o'clock from the family home on Cliff street. A requiem mass will be sung in St.

Mary's church and interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. THE FUNERAL OF PATRICK Udden will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the family Koine, IS Railroad street Sebastopol. Af requiem mas will be sung in St. John's church at 9:30 o'clock and interment will be in St.

John's cemetery. A MAGNIFICENT liOLQUET of choice dahlias graces the counter in: the Gazette business office today. It is the gift of Mrs. .1. R.

fiornvn. of Montgomery street, and is a sample from her dahlia gardens, ItoV to be most successful tho raisins of this attractive, flower. The bduquet is composed of 25 blossoms, no; two or which are aiHe. Jiost oi trip varieties were raised by Mrs. Gor PBn from seed.

ELECTION FIGHTS KEEP STATE POLICE 11G Fist fights and other rumpuses about the polls in many election districts kept the sheriff's office busy today answering, cails for assistance. The sheriff had State police sent to Pringle. Plains, Hanover Township. Plymouth and Newport, but nothing beyond a few cracked heads was reported. uk.ri7akeirp Says Big Ben and if you' don't stop him he'll say it again.

The rival of the rooster. The most reliable alarm clock on' the market. We Sell the Big Ben and the Little Ben, Too J. FREED JEWELER 75 X. Miiiu.

Phone 423 R. Eric R. It. Watch Inspector. Its Bit You Know What This Cut Represents? That Famous C.

K. Soft Hat. Buy a Pair of Silk Gloves For Early Fall Wear "Adlers" the Brand and they.Sell for $1.15 the pair. 1 James Smiles SCHOOL WATCHES For Boys and Girls. A Good Serviceable Wntcli for Boys $1.35 to $5 50 Bracelet Watches in All Styles for the Girls $3.25 to $10.00 Also a Complete Iinc of Better Watches Lewis Kuschel ttAIiLMARK STORK' II II I HAT SHOP enhon Edward Smith, of Harrisburg, formerly of Pittston, is spending a few days with friends in town.

Joseph Tierney, of Broad street, will leave tomorrow to resume his studies at Georgetown University. Mr. and Mrs, S. H. Failey "and son Robert, of Utioa have returned after spending the past six weeks at the lioche home, on Cornelia street Mr.

and Mrs. James L. Callahan and iMr. (ind Mrs. George Marks have re turned from a motor trip through New York State.

i Miss Delia Callahan and niece. Dorothy Keane, of Scranton, spent the past few days with friend in Mr. and Mrs. John Flannery, daughter Marie and Mrs. Anna Delaney have returned to their home in Philadelphia, after spending the past few weeks with friends in town.

Misses Mary. Xellie and Anna Bres of Broad street, will leave today for New York City, where they will spend a few weeks. William E. Kearney, of Market street, is spending a few days in New York City as the guest of his sister. Miss Antoinette Kearney, prior to his departure for Camp Meade with the first quota of drafted men from District No.

1. Mrs. Henry Burkhart, of Carroll street. entertained the following friends at her home yesterday: Mrs. Fred.

Pitt and Mrs. Charles Roesch and son. Franklin of Scranton, and Mrs. Robert Smithman, of New York City. The Griffith Curtis family reunion was held at Valley View on Sept.

13th and was a very successful affair. The weather was ideal for an outdoor gathering and the large company of people in attendance enjoyed the day to the utmost. The members of the family enjoyed dinner and there was an informal programme of games for young and old. Mr. ami Mrs.

Albert West entertained with dinner at their home )n Sunday in' honor of their sons, Albert and Harry, who are to leave for the training camp on Friday. The following were present: Mrs. Joseph Anthony and family. Mrs. John Snyder and children, Mr.

and Mrs. William Dale and family, Mr. and Alex Davis anil son, Albert West Davis. Miss Mabel Kresge, Raymond Helwig and Joseph. Davis, of Wilkosbarre.

Well known, young people of ITpperf Pittston, Wilt lam B. Tighe and Miss Blanche M. Doyle, gave their friends a pleasant surprise this morning when they telephoned home from Wilkesbarre that they had been united in marriage. The interesting cere nyny was performed at even o'clock this morning St. Mary's Church, Upper Pittston, by the pastor.

Rev. George Dixon. The couple were attended by Mr. and Robert Conner. The wedding party motored to Wilkesbarre, where they had breakfast at the Sterling, afterward returning to the home of the bride's parents.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Doyle. 822 North Main' street, where they receiv ed the good wishes of a company of relatives and mends which gathered quickly on announcement of the marriage; Mr.

Tigue is a trainman on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The bride has been employed in her father's store, Mr. and Mrs. Tigue will reside on North Main street. PRESIDENT CULLS TO DO THEIfl PART Washington.

Sent. 191 Prcslilpnt Wilson issued a proclamation today calling upon the school children of the nation to do their uart in the war by joining the Junior Red Cross to assist in the mercy work of the senior or ganization. The President says the children's branch of the Red Cross will give an opportunity for relief work for the benefit of both the community and country; will teach how to save in order that sufferihg children elsewhere may have the chance to live, and will make possible the "best work in the have all pledged ourselves." The proclamation follows: "To the school children of the United States: "A proclamation: "The President of the United States is also president of the American Red Cross. It is from these offices joined in one that I write you a 'word of greeting at this time when so many of you are beginning the school year. "The American Red Cross has just prepared a junior membership with school activities in which every pupil in the United States can find a chance to serve our country.

The school is the natural center of your life. Through it you can best work in the great cause of freedom of which we have all pledged ourselves. "Our Junior Red Cross will bring to you opportunities of service to your community and to other communities all over the world and guide your service with high and religious ideals. It will teach you how to save in ordei' that suffering children elsewhere may have the chance to live. It will teach you how to prepare some of the, supplies which wounded s6ldiers and homeless families lack.

It will send to you through the Red Cross bulletins the thrilling stories of relief and res cue. And best of all, more perrectly than through any of your other school lessons, you will learn by doing those kind things under your teacher's direction to be the future good citizens of this great country which we all love. "And I commend to all school teachers in the country th simple plan which the American Red Cross has worked out to provide for your cooperation, knowing as I do that school children will give their best service under' the direct guidance and instruction of their teacher. Is not this perhaps the chance for which, you have been looking to give your time and efforts in some, measure to meet' our national needs? 'Woodrow Wilson, "President." In a letter to Dr. IT.

N. MacCracken, president of Vassar College, in charge of the junior organization, the President has ejrpfesse'a his great interest in the saying he thinks the children "will all look back on the work they are undertaking as a happy circumstance of their school days. Plans are now under way in cooperation with the boards of education of various States for launching membership campaigns. Schools are to be recruited as units with membership fees of 25 cents for each pupil, the simpler articles and' supplies The juniors will aid in the making of articles needed in the hospitals abroad. SWISS FOOD REPORT.

Oeneva, Sept. 19 American Stov all has summoned to Washington 'at President Winn's request to retorV Orith AMaSftMd'' situation. iifotfrtttntf. to'ttort iWeelved sHrreV toi" tVZrSrJ UI 0. P.

C. 0. Pittston' Reliable Shoe Store DREAMLAND THEATRE Corner Main Pulsion's Popular Playhouse Blue Bird Photo Plays Presents In Waldmar Young's Story "The Shaw Down" A Rinmaiico of Mid Paoific When Privation and Danger Transformed Human Nature in the Melting Pot of Primitive Life KXTRA ADDED FEATl'RE Kalcni PresenlH True Ronnlnuin, in the Stiiignree Scries, "A BrSHItAXGKK'S STRATEGY" Tomorrow Metro Wondorplays Presents HAROLD LOCK WOOD in WINDOW SHADES regime, the highest vote polled was about 150. Today, however, the indications are of the registered voters will turn out, as both factions having, ticket in the field are making strenuous' efforts get out all of their supporters. Theor ganizers were ooni.idottt chat ilit would be abletn retain 'control of the political affairg of iut this was not admitted hy "their opponents, who arc working desperately for the success of their" ticket.

Almost as soon as the polls were opened this morning, the voters began to arrive, and several times during the morning they vere lined up wa.jiins for a chance to get into the booths. It is expected that sonle lively Tceiics w'i'l be witnessed at the polls toward evening, as crswds of voters reach the votini; place. Read tne Gazett and keen posted. Wm. Sharp, Manager APPEARING IN FEATURE Ben Grado Play Perfectly Projected Wert PlttMoa 9o ik.

"THE II1DDED SPP.IIIG" Made to Order Any Color Any Size Mounted on the Reliable Hartshorn Roller Oh yes, there is a vast difference between those Curtain Shades. we make and the cheap ifeftdy to use kind which are flooding the Its money saved in the long run. There is long life and good action to our Hartshorn spring rollers, and the curtain material we use is from the best manufacturers. We make the curtain to fit your window properly. Leave Your Order Now ESdDHA RI TIMER THE i Today Vitagraph Feature Mary Anderson and Antonio Moreno in "THE RIGHT OP POSSESSION" and Broad Streets Rogers Pittston, Pa.

I th expenses of this worfc he Would' pay. the bill himself, believing it will lead to a murder and save New I York the expenses of conducting less important "Wo have evidence," said Swann, "there took place in this country, a. safety deposit 'vault here to opejied. The remnant of Mrs. Kind's foftvne protfitly will be discovered a t'that time.

It v.twi discovered' today TTom activity in the' District Attorney's of Thursday, Sept. 20th Paramount Pictures Ann Pennington" in "The Little Boy Scout." Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle in "His Wedding Night." Friday, Sept. 21. Authors' Film Co. Presents Gertrude McCoy in "The Silent Witness LHorace 60 North Main Street.

(SARDE THEATRE Krenlng 1 to to 11 Iazerna Ann Sept. TOLD AT TWILIGHT" Pathe Feaf uring Baby Osborne. Crazy Cartoon Comedy Pathe Weekly Thursday, Sept. 20 LAD AND THE LION" Featuring: Vivian 1 Reed: Musty Suffer Athletic Series. Friday, Sept.

21, l'REDEEMED" New York; Sept. 19. If some ma i number of forgeries, a number of jor crime in connection with the! larcenies, a conspiracy to probate a death of Mrs. Maude King, is not will ami a conspiracy to coin discovered in North Carolina, there mit murder." will be prosecutions in New York The Distrir Attorney, reprcor.ta several persons on chnrgea of con lives from the state controller'! oi i spiracy, Including conspiracy to mur fice, representatives of the police and der. This was the declaration heru representative! of Mrs.

Robinson will today of District Attorney Swann in be present today when Mrs. Ring's announcing his conviction that Mrs: King was the victim of premeditated, murder. Swann send operatives from, his office to Conrerd N. late this week to aseiat North Mutual, featuring Florence Turner: i. Ktlrandeff Comedy Carolina authorities Ip investrvi fice, ithat.tfwr.e carol I tut! Viiiiin iwirii i i in i mi 11 i.i.ii..

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