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SATURDAY. THE PITTSTON GAZETTE SEPTEMBER 14, 1907. I CALL ISSUED TO LOCAL GLEANINGS. VERDICT IN SAXON CASE PHYSICAL DIRECTOR Town Talk and Events in and About We Try to Give 1 A Word To the Wise Is Sufficient Jury Declared Him Guilty A Golden Rule. the CUf.

St. Episcopal Church, Charles street: Lay service at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school at 12 of Manslaughter. J.

C. Ainswortli, of Danville, Has Been Asked to Take Charge of Work at lite V. M. V. A.

At a special meeting of the board of directors of thc Young Men's Christian Association, last evening, the gymnasium committee made a report on the matter of a new physical director. The, committee made a visit to Danville a couple of days ago and held a conference with J. C. Ains worth, physical "director of the Danville with the result that Mr. Ainsworth last evening made ap Our friends "value" received, in return for the business clone with us.

At the same time we want them to know that we appreciate their patronage. Our policy is sound, liberal, and jwst. We want your business and will use you well. THIS BANK HAS ASSETS OP OVER 3 MILLION DOLLARS. OIK DEPOSITS ARE OVER 2 AND MILLIONS.

SATE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. The man who liml this proverb Make your earning capacity exceed your living expens fc "Ranch 10," a western play, will be the play produced by the Earlo Simmons Co. at'the Broad Street Theatre this evening. Xexi Monday evening Thistle lodge, I. O.

O. will nominate officers for the ensuing term. A degree team will be organized and a social session will follow. Mrs. John M.

Ward, aged 62 years, one of the best known residents of Wilkesbarre, died this morning after a lingering illness of inflammatory rheumatism. The funeral of Arlington, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander of Inkcrman, took; place this afternoon. Services were conducted at Got Off Easier Than If he Had Keen Permitted to Tlead Guilty in the Second Degree, as he Wished to do Early In Trial.

The jury in the case of Tony Saxon, charged with the murder of John Bic ztip, of Swoyerville, in; July last, returned a verdict this morning of voluntary manslaughter. The jury; "had been out all night, and the delay was caused by three of the jurors holding out to acquit the defendant. At the of the trial Saxon CS. jiication for the position of physical director the Pittston association, Miners Savings Bank, Pittston, Pa. which has been made vacant through the recent resignation of R.

A. Sear foss, who goes to the Passaic associa ly selecting his PitU Suit from ni.v advance display of Fall Suits will find much truth in this old maxim. I carry a line of Suits at both lower and higher prices than those hi my well known $10 and $15 Suits a Specialty Piit Vlie surplus in a savings account it will come in tion soon. The directors decided to extend a call to Mr. Ainsworth, and it is expected that he.

will accept arid be was willing to enter a plea' of guilty handy some day. in the second degree, but District At When a command performance Is here to enter on the duties of the po sition about Oct. 1st. Mr. Ainsworth torney Salsburg' would not accept it.

Second degree, would mean twenty is a young married man and has had years in the penitentiary. The ver much experience in physical department work. The gymnasium commit dict found by the jury makes his We pay three per giveu in Constantinople the sultan makes up some special jokes, which are Introduced in the course of the play. A high official tells the courtiers these jokes beforehand, so that they shall know the proper places to laugh. the home at 2 o'clock and interment was made in Pittston Cemetery.

A deed has been placed on record in the county recorder's office transferring a property on Prespect street, this city, from John L. Loghney to Michael Lee, for the consideration of John Ryan, while engaged in building a retaining wall at the plant of crime punishable by only twelve tee is of the opinion that it has se cent, interest. years. cured a man well fitted for the Saxon will not be sentenced till after the trial of John Zurich, who is SUNDAY SERVICES LUNA PARK ONE SOLID WEEK OF (SacnsSuall And Grand Illumination 8. OK ABES 8 Most Gorgeous Costumed Japanese Troupe in tlie World.

ALEXANDERS RAND. ZJ 5." 5 i the Citizens Electric Illuminating IN CITY CHURCHES Jacob Milihauser 28 South Main M. UNION SAVINGS TRUST COMPANY PITTSTON, PA. charged with helping Saxon kill Bie ssup. Saxon and Zurich, it is alleged, followed Biezup to his home from a saloon and clubbed him to death in the road way.

Saxon pleaded drunkenness and his attorneys put up Vie plea that he was physically unable to commit the crime. Services will be held in St. John's Ev. Lutheran church tomorrow, both fell from the top of the wall to the ground. Ho suffered a dislocation of one of his He was removed to his home on Cherry street, where he is being treated.

The condition of B. J. Burns, who morning and evening at the usual rittston, Pa. it hours. Methodist Pretestant Church Rev.

The ease went to the jury yesterday i 4 has been suffering from blood poison Harland F. Gould, pastor: Morning service at 10:30 and evening service ing for the past week, is reported to afternoon, the whole day being con I 1 mi Y.M.C.A. STARTS it MEMBERS' CAMPAIGN KM be greatly improved. His arm, arsumm5U1 lae where the poisoning is located and and the charge to the jury which was greatly swollen, is Judge, llalscy. Attorney Frank A.

reduced in size. Mr. Burns is able to closcrt for thc defense and o.i to District Attorney 'Salsburg for the at 7:30. The morning theme will be "Deception Impossible." The pastor will have charge of this service and A. H.

Ackley, who assisted Dr. Yat man in his recent meetinc in tViia Determined Effort Will he Made by tn commonwealth. the Officers to Increase the Membership to 800. The Y. M.

C. A. has entered upon a Our Carpet Department city, will sing a special solo. In the )J evening Mr. Ackley will fill the pulpit.

His theme will be "Growth." A cor PERSONAL. Any man looks well in a suit of our tailored clothes it's because of the fit. Wc take the measure correctly and make the garments according to the measure. Prices right. campaign for a big boom In its mem THE COFFEE THAT'S ALWAYS Tills coffee comes In four different blends, priced at 20, 25, 30, 35c.

dial invitation is extended to the public to attend these services. At they TPirst Preehvlevinn flunT, A three weeks old baby boy was found in the doorway of a vacant building in West Seranton last night. The child was neatly dressed and was wrapped in a shawl. A note was pinned to thc shawl saying that the child was born in wedlock and belonged to bership and hopes to secure 400 new members, thereby the total Broad street, tomorrow, the pastor, Rev. Richard A.

Rinker, will preach i jS at both services. In the morning 10:30, the subject wiil be "The Sixth iffi Will help you wonderfully in beautifying your home. Nowhere vyiJl you find a more attractive line of carpet patterns in "Quality Carpets." Michael Clark, Pittston agent for the Lackawanna Laundry, is seriously ill at his room in the Y. M. C.

A. Mrs. George Evans and daughter, Ruth, have returned home after a week spent in Jermyn and Carbondale. Mrs. Catherine Shields, of Sugar Notch, is a guest of friends in this a poor widow wno naa no means or caring for it.

membership, to The board of directors met last evening and decided to commence immediately a big membership campaign to double membership of 400 and they have agreed to give up an entire day for this purpose. The day has not been definitely Commandment; the tevening at Company holds its election next Oft a pound or two todiiy. fjj Monday evening. Every member Linoleums ti! Blackburn South Main Street. city.

should be present in blue uniform. In case of the elevation of Second Lieutenant Fleischer to the first lieuten Dr. Mulholland and son Mortimer 'set, but will be in the very near fu returned home yesterday, having ture about the end of the month. 7:30, "Ruth or Orpha?" Bible school at 2 p. m.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Charles Henry Nowing, Ph. minister: Meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Paul at 3:30 a. m.

Morning service at 10:30 o'clock. Subject of T.A.GRACE closed their cottage at Lake Carey af Call and see the new linoleums we have just Great variety of designs. ancy, lie vacant position, an election for second lieutenant will be held. While, much, work Avill bo quietly done between now and then by the board members, the big effort is to be made 72 SOUTH MAIN Pittston. Major E.

J. Dougher, of Wilkcsbarre, the morning sermon, "Changed Occu on the "Booster when about is to conduct the election. The funeral of the late Michael Mc fifty business men of the town and the members of the' Association will Evans Bros. give up their regular employment for ter the summer season. Miss Anna Newth has returned from a vacation trip in the Great Lakes region, during which she visited Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo.

Miss B. Gibbons, of Broad street, and Miss Mary Brislin, of William street, have returned home after spending a week', in New York and Brooklyn, Mrs. Patrick Moughan, of Port Griffith, and her niece, Miss Nora thc day and spend the whole day in Carpet Dealers North Main Street. an effort to bring the membership up Donnell was held this incoming from the family home on, Tedrick street, Sevastopol, at 9 o'clock. A mass of requiem was sung over the remains in St.

John's church at 9:30 and interment was made in St. John's Cemetery. The pall bearers were' An Class meeting at 12 Samuel Gardner, leader. Sunday school at 2 p. m.

Junior League at 3 p. m. Ep worth League at 6:30 p. J. A.

Lewis, leader. Evening service at 7:30 o'clock. Subject of the evening sermon, "The American Hoodoo." The minister will preach at both services. Excellent music by a full choir. The seats are free and an invitation is extended to all to attend these to 800.

B80A0 8T. THEATRE. M. F. Coons, Lessee and Manager Tuesday Evening, Sept.

17. One Performance Only. Prank Holland Presents an Elaborate Production. ine. reasons lor joining such an association and the rla'sons for the existence of such an organization will be attractively set.

forth in 'a little thony Madden, Frank Hopkins. Mich The price on flour is oin up, buy how and be sure of old wheat. There is none pamphlet to be widely distributed, and announcement is made that ihe full ael Gaffney, Patrick Hart, Thomas Cannon, of Robastopol, have, returned Whalen and Michael Hopkins. I from a v'sit of two weeks with the The funeral of the late John p. former's brother, at Dover, N.

IT. Loughney was held this morning from James Shovlin, who has been the home on Pine street. A mass of ing the past week as the guest of M. requiem was sung over the remains F. Kilgallon, has returned to Phila in St.

John's church, by Kev. Father dclphia to resume his studies in the Jordan, at 10 1 5 o'clock. Interment! 'Philadelphia Rental College: was made in St. John's Cemetery. 'X.

J. Shatzell, of Wilkesbarre, for PREPARING FOR ANNIVERSARY WEJM.Y TWO THE PRINCE membership fee of $5 for the seniors, sixteen years old or f'fer, or $3 for the Juniors may be paid "half hi' cash and the balance in thirtvdnys. This seems to be iV, day of, special effort on behalf of trie V. M. C.

A. and Wilkesbarre last spring increased its membership from 600 to 1.200, and is getting ready for a campaign to increase it 300 more. Seranton not long since finished a whirlwind campaign for members of both associations, and Rev. Dr. Newing and a committee of the Broad St.

M. E. Church are preparing for an observance of thc third anniversary of the dedication of the inorly trainmaster of the Wyoming Division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was a caller among friends here The obsequies were largely attended. The pall bearers were James Murphy, John Loughney. James Gibbons, John new church building.

The observance Chocolates (iOe Quality 39c. Special Only Friday and Saturday, "7h Send SUja." will begin on Sunday, Nov. 3, and will Magnificent Costuming. Excellent Company of Players. J.

Meilale, William Coyne and Martin I Or's week, bidding adieu previous to Burke. leaving for Montreal. Canada. Mr. There Was considerable "doing" at ShatzotI has accepted a position with continue for at least three days.

Rev. Dr. Weddorspoon, a noted Scotch di Brilliant Scenic and Electrical vine, of Pittsburg, will preach on Sun i better than the flour we handle. Evans Bros' Success pcf Mil. QQ Galaxy, per Mil.

gg Potatoes, per bus Butter, finest. Creamery, per Ih. gQg Cheese, full cream, per lb 16c Sk. Hams, per '13c Shoes Never before have wc been so well supplied in solid leather shoes. Buy our shoes onee, and we are sure lo have you for a steady customer.

All the latest stvles. it now building a new.Y. V.rC. A. Berwick last winter' raised $30,000 in: twenty days for a gymnasium and oth day, and he will deliver a lecture on Effects.

Prices 25c, 50c, 75C. $1.00. Seats on sale Saturday morning. the following Monday evening. Tues the meeting of the Clerks Association Uie Grand Trunk Railroad as train in their rooms last evening.

After "master, with headquarters at the assisting five candidates through the Union Station, Montreal. lie left second degree, the clerks gave a little for that city last Thursday night, entertainment consisting of vocal and) Eb. Kvans, of the firm of Evans instrumental selections. The cornet i arrived in this city last nisht, er additions, rottsvillc has just com pleted a campaign for a $100,000 M. C.

A. building, and Ha.leton only recently raised a large amount for the after an absence of two months. Mr. cniarBomcnt of thc Y. M.

C. A. build Evans has enjoyed a visit to the Bril solos by George Hastie were an enjoyable feature. Following the programme refreshments' were nerved. ing there.

The movement is an exceptionally worthy one and there ought to be no difficulty in finding 800 young men in Pittston and vicinity who would be day evening will bo "Old Home Evening," and it is expected that former members and pastors of the church will be present, on Wednesday evening, there will bo a service conducted by one of the former pastors. LAMBERT STREET NUISANCE CASE Constable Bennett, of the Fourth ward, has retained R. A. Howkley to represent him in a case he has against the city. In 1903, Mr.

Bennett, as constable, reported to court that the city was maintaining a nuisance in the condition of Lambert street. Argument was continually put off until when the city pleaded There were about 60 of thc association members in attendance. At a meeting of the Jenkins town ship school board on Thursday evening an attorney for the board was finally chosen. For some time a deadlock has existed in the board over the selection of a legal advisor, but the willing to pay less than GO cents month for the many privileges eon tained in a full membership in the M. C.

embracing the baths, gymna ish Isles. He left this city on July 14th. The greater part of his stay abroad was spent in his native land, Wales. Here Mr. Evans visited relatives.

One of the pleasant features of this trip was the National Eisteddfod at Swansea, Wales, which be attended. He was also present at Dublin Exposition and saw many other points of interest in Ireland, also touring Scotland and spending a few weeks in England. The last two weeks of Mr. Evans' stay were spent in London, and in Paris, France. With some 3,000 others, Mr.

Evans was 'a passenger on the great new sium, bowling alleys, night school and the many other features. SURPRISE PARTY. Evans Bros, Last evening, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy, of Center election resulted in the choosing of attorney David Glennon for the office.

Attorney Pace, the other applicant, received two votes to four for Glennon. Cards have been issued by 8 locum Council, Jr. O. TJ. A.

making announcement of a special train to be run to Wilkesbarre on lie Lehigh Valley Railroad next Tuesday evening, in order to accommodate mem Uughestown, was the scene of 44 and 46 South Main St. Pittston. guilty to the charge. Sentence has not yet been imposed by the court, however, and as a result the witnesses and the constable have not yet re ocean liner, the Lusitania, which left pleasant gathering in the form of a Queenstown on Sunday at 12 o'clock surprise party, the recipient of the and made Sandy Hook on Friday i unexpected honors being Lcroy Ken ceived any compensation. Constable Bennett is looking after the interests of the witnesses he had called in the morning at 8 o'clock.

Mr. Evans nedy, son of Mr, and Mrs. Kennedy. says the great boat is a veritable pal i The guests were from Seranton, being bers and others who wish to partici case and an effort will be made to H. pate, in or witness the parade arrang acp' Hp says that two days' foggy mainly the.

members of the I) tuA I vnilirr In i i rnrr rf r.lorf Hl'i n4 if wli tA weather impaired her corps of electricians, of which have Judge Halsey, who presided, im speed and that Mr. pose the sentence. Kennedy is a member The evening i (ilVR AM) TAKE is the basis or all commercial barter. This store gives its patrons the best kind of JEWELRY to be had. Tn return wo take compensation as agreed upon.

The difference between ourselves and competition is that money buys more here than elsewhere. That's a broad statement, isn't it? It's easily verified in every sale we make. Test it and see. on board there was a general sentiment that faster time could be made. was very pleasantly spent.

Those NEW YORK STOCKS. present were Mr. and Mrs. James T. Watson, Mr.

and Mrs. Osborne Rich This was the first visit of Mr. Evans to his native land since he left it when but a child, 45 years ago. Hot Meals Without Fire. Ready prepared soups, entrees, vegetables, served hot instantly without us New York Stock Markets furnished ed ln connection with the State convention of the order.

The train will leave th Water street station at 7:30 p. m. and will leave Wilkesbarre, on the return trip, at 11:30 o'clock. It was inadvertently printed on the cards that the fare would be 30 cents for the round trip. This is an error.

The round trip fare will be only 20 cents, and the rate is open to the public, the invitation to attend the by M. S. Jordan stock brokers, Hunk A m. Sugar .1124 111 MERCHANTS TO HOLD MEETING ards, the Misses Mable Howie, Blod wyn Richards, Mamie Bunn, Bessie Evans. Mamie Jones, Edith Lewis.

Sadie Howie and Gertrude Schwartz; Mosrs. Allen Cromaneul, lwight Smith, James Morgan, Simon Jones, Windsor Richards, Ray Watson, Wil lard Egner, Donald Richards, of Seranton, and William Leisenring, Am. Loco. LEWIS The Jeweler. 22 NORTH MAIN STRUT.

Am. Smelter Am. Car F. The members of the Merchants' Protective Association have received 53 00 62 23 20 91 Ainal, Copper I ins match just a F. I circulars, inviting their attention to an I little cold water.

i Dan Carl Bud wesky, Leroy U. S. Steel 51 S8 37 6914 22 27 90 44 20 33 93 33 70 Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Otto wesky, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Kennedy, S. Steel pf. R. T.

LOOK! important erlng of the. association next Monday evening. Several mat tors of interest to the local dealers will he brought up for discussion. The delegates to the State convention of parade being general. It is expected that Pittston will send a large delegation to the county seat on Tuesday evening.

She Said No. Mrs. Mannerly (to her daughter, wlio has just returned from tea with friends) I hope you said "No, (hank joii," ofiener than you did "Yes, thank you." MaM Yes, I did. I hadn't been eating morc'ii nn horn befovi) h'ie ft W. CONCERT PROGRAMME.

P. H. Rozelle T. A. DURKIN'S CM Stand.

4 Ms 20 33 34 70 111 51 88 37 60 22 27 90 44 20 33 93 33 70 119 101 119 S0 lOS'i 165 S4 leading men at York Hon. William I I he following programme will he This represents In the For the big F.ANtTOL offer i' Home Journal. i Drury, Win. Giles and Secretary D.i carried out at.tho concert and choral M. Evans will give reports of the competition to be held in the Welsh F.

new model I. I'd ui goods mill C'omo to 113' for the bring your coupon. Suits convention. Among the features Baptist Chureh nexi Monday evening: scheduled is a debate, as to which Address, Rev. W.

D. Tioiphs: piano gives Ihe greater beuetjt to the pub solo, Miss Mary Sloan; eniitrallo solo, lie, Rod roads or free bridges. Wil 'Miss liesle Evans, of Seranton; tenor liam Giles, iissisted 'by several oilier solo, Prof. Wm. J.

Jones, West Seran will take up the calico of i ton soprano solo. Mrs. W. H. ICvatis: W.

i ir. N. Y. C. 1 Atchison L.

ft X. c. S. P. M.

P. R. I. WE HAVE THE 118 104 ..120 80 NO Vj 10S lOt' Vs: IB 5 S.ri 84 0 9 GO 20 19 .15 ..120 127 they "Don't you think vou've onion enough yon you'll mnkn youmOf 111?" And I pai.1 "No. thank yon," rVc" Red Star Stamps at.

hillock's. for, this fall and winter. 8 lilt baritone solo, William A. Jones, Prov Fairer Peck Piltsinn and West Pitlsloii. Idence; contralto solo, Miss Bessie Evans; tenor solo, frof.

W. J. Jones; All perfect titliiP' nBBiu tseip 19 S5 128 made up in cloih of new free bridges, while Edmund Burke and (leotge Evans will be heard from on the good roads side. Keys of hronw nnd Iron hnve been foiuid In Greece fi'iil Italy from nt lenst the seventh centurv before Christ. baritone solo, W.

A. Jones; choral K. T. competition for not fewer than I. P.

est design in all the newest shades. 4 i YQU WANT. voices, "Huddei'Mliebl," one verse of English words, prlne $1 and a silver badge to the leader. Prof. Jones wilt bo the adjudicator.

We Have Not Increased to intro A Good Chance On salt; now tlucc them at Our toll clmrges and our rates for Night Messages I To get a pair of overalls cheap. Wo will rcll every pair of overalls wo I To get a pair of overalls cheap. Wo will rcll every pair of overalls wo Yxy a tub of a couple jjj of pounds. If it isn't the hind you like, send it bach; but we are sure See window displajr. i you will like our But hnve at actual test as we do not Intend to handle these goods any more.

Prices 39c, 45c, GOe a pair. They are the kind yoit pny 85e a pair for. We sell Alpine 1'ndenvear, made by the Alpine Knitting of Pittston, the best goods In the world. We make ft specialty of Infants', Misses', and Children's Underwear. Our ladies 25c underwear is better than ever.

We bought a lot of handkerchiefs before the price went up. Wc sell a good hemstitched handkerchief for 1c ouch, 10c ones for 5c, 20c ones for 10c. ter. HOUIS IS VOUR OPPORTUNITY To make large profits. Why not Hia.ke tho most of your money? Stock at $100 a share in the 1313 lots of the Hollis Park Development Greater New York, will make our investors a profit of not less than 12G per cent, on the re sale of the lots.

We havs contracted with a New York firm to sell all the lots within 18 months from Sept. 1st Title to land perfect and insured. For full particulars apply to i BARD, DAVIES JAMES Or T. W. DAVIES, (ill Coat EYchniifitv .112 Second st West I'llMon.

Wllheslmrro. P. New Phone G312 Ol(lS6 3 Vtnilevccr Uwwnl Sept. 4ih. pnyablc principal nnd Intercut Sept.

lllh: Iflf. Ifl.VlfMI, 327, 228, 2f, 310. 30S, 490, 400, 5160i5, 633, 038, 017, 801, 10DO, Total drawn, $120,000. arc In many cases lifly per cent. 'low er than mr Day tiles.

We IU coii tiniie to give Five Minutes Service At less than three minutes rates, Call Long Distance on the Indspendent Lines. The. Consolidated Telephone Companies of PrnrKvlv mla. SACKS Campbell and Webster. GROCERS.

57 8. ain Kt. AND i 1 i i. 25c Store, TawimcEg, PropV; Pittston BROWN.

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