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AVOCA 'X DAIKJHTER HAS BEEN BORN to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gallagher," ISMC YATES 1 I of Miner's Mills, at Mercy Hospital. itiiiTlr Tli ni i Tmi iir Ti'Tr" i i uirri 4 Upper Luzerne County's AFTERNOON I ED THIS Only Candidate For Recorder of Deeds Vote AN INSPIRING RECORD The young man who saves regularly and invests safely is making an inspiring record.

Follow his example open an account with us. ROBERT L. GILCHRIST. Av. S14 15 16 17 19 HOSE CO.

CAMPAIGN FOR jlEAfMJGS JABQNTO ENCAMPMENT. NO. T. will meet Thursday ping. Officers will be installed t' MARRIAGE LICENSE HAS Issued to John A.

Dalton and rtrude Zukoskl, both residents this THE RINKER MISSION CIRCLE the First Presbyterian Church 1 meet at the Manse at 8 o'clock ndrrow evening. UOL OFFICIALS OF HUGHES BEPT. 81 22 OUTLINED. 3 Interest Paid on Savings At a meeting of the members of Multiplied Results of small things T. like the tiny springs that go to make he mighty rivers.

1 0 Per Cent. of what you earn deposited here at com pound Interest I Puts Old Age Security in the Bank. Accounts. Mrs. Gallagher was formerly Miss Alice Evansy daughter of John Evans of Broad street, this city.

"GRAYMAR NELLIE," TOY Boston Bull, eight months old, bred in the Graymar Kennels, owned by Allan P. Kirby, of Wilkesbarre, has been purchased by Joseph Dills, of Duryea. The pup is considered one of the best in her class in the country. THE FUNERAL OF MRS. Grace Banritt Newth, wife of Dr.

John H. Newth, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family 237 South Main street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Richard A. Rin ker, pastor of the Broad Streiet Presbyterian Church.

Interment will be West Pittston Cemetery. MR AND MRS ANTONIA RES t'ucfcla, preeminent local residents, the Avoca Hose Co. held in the hose house last night, plans (were made whereby the entire borough will be The marriage of Miss Thelma Yates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yates, of Port Blanchard, to David Isaac, of Philadelphia, son of Mr.

and Mrs. David Isaac, of Miner's Mills, was performed by Rev. J. A. Jones, in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, on Broad street, this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

The bride was charmingly attired in a beige coat suit and wor a shoulder bouquet of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Isaac 'has been an employee of the Powers Accounting Machine Convpany, in Kingston. Mr. Isaac is an accountant for the Dupont Company, in Philadelphia.

They left immediately after the wedding ceremony on a wedding trip to Wat kins Glen and other places in New York State Miners Sank? canvassed dn an effort to sell tickets for their benefit Bhow which will be held at the Palace theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 21 22. The money secured through the sale of tickets, together with what donations the workers receive during the campaign, will be used kn Borough are requested to meet jl Town Hall tomorrow evening yanifflw law BROA TTSTON. hi. 1.

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o'elock. There will do dusi of importance. i fOMING SEMINARY RE ened today for its 83d year. In tlons are that last years on have announced the coming marriage Peoples Union Savings Bank snt of 700 students will be sur of their daughter. Miss Catherine BON COAL CO OFFICIALS informed officers of the to purchase frnuch needed equipment.

The work of the firemen is seriously hampered by the lack of such necessary articles as coats and boots. Numerous members of the company have had their clothes ruined by water and smoke while attending fires in the borough. The property owners and business men of the town should respond generously due to the fact that the presence of the tflre department In the Marian, to Salvatore C. Campanni. which will be solemnized in St.

Rocco's Catholic Church on Thursday morning, Sept. 22 at 9:30 o'clock. Following the wedding tors': union that all collieries of AT ceremony a reception will be held at jtompany in Liuzerne ana Snna counties will resume full operation Sept. 15 or 20. the Elks' Home, on North Main street.

and Grandma "Bought We have added a first class tailor to our cleaning, dyeing and pressing service. Alterations and repairs of clothing especially fur coats, now solicited. Phone 749. Judge's, 43 S. Main street.

10s7t town greatly reduces their premiums: L. J. Mulhall was named as general chairman of the drive and the following district captains were appointed: Ray West, (West Avoca District; William Agnew, McAlplne street, to Dupont borough line; G. W. Hollister, Cherry street to Hawthorne street: jMaurice Johnson, McAlplne street to Cherry street; W.

A. Druffner, Hawthorne street to Vine street; Charles Ferguson, Vine street to Church street; Arthur Gravell, Church street to Stark's Bridge; Alex Puchiloskil, Brown's Colliery; MacV Kinley Riehens, York avenue; Ern IL PETITIONS IN FOR flffllffl POSTS Showing rld's Greatest Death this morning brought to a close the life of. Mrs. Julia Nash, widow of P. H.

Nash, a much respected resident of this community for many years. She passed away at 7:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs. William McNulty, 274 South Main street, following a short illness of complications. She was a devout member of St.

John's R. C. Church and had made a wide circle of friends during her long life here. Besides the daughter with whom she lived she is survived by the following children: Garrett, of Morris Island, Mrs. Samuel Laird, of Philadelphia; James.

William and Hubert at home; three granddaughters, Mary Claire and Mae McNulty; and a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Alford, of Cleveland. O. The funeral will be held Saturday morning, leaving the home at 9:45 o'clock. A requiem mass will be sung in St.

John's Church at o'clock. Interment dn St. John's Cemetery. n05 AM i am i est Snyder, Houston (City: George Gable, Industrial section. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Kuschel, of Wilkesbarre, spent Sunday with Mr. Today is the last day for filing petitions with the coirt for the appointment of Judges and inspectors of election and overseers, and also for the changing of polJing places. AH petitions be in the hands of the court at 4 p. m.

The judges will meet on Friday to consider the petitions and make the appointments. There are over 300 petitions filed for the appointment of election officers and twenty petitions for change of polling places in various parts of the county. and Mrs. H. E.

Hoskins, of Main street. I A letter received from Miss Bertha Dommermuth, who left here last winter for the missionary fields of Africa, states that she has arrived at Palipo Station, Africa. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Here are extracts from her letter. written July 27: "Myself and Miss TO LATE 1 vl A notable tribute of respect was paid to the memory of the late John West this afternoon, when his mor Gollan left the Cape with about fifty men and women, each of us haying eight hammock carriers. Theall scream as they run.

It sounds like an Indian war whoep. It encourages them to "pull strong. They are a powerful race, but with better chances. We were six days on our journey. The Firestone Company are very kind to the missionaries and the natives.

They gave us a start that lessened our Journey almost a. day. "On entering the village of Palipo, we heard screaming. 'A group of tal remains were laid to rest. Funeral services were conducted at the home, on Broad street, by Rev.

J. N. Hempstead, ipastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, who paid a sympathetic tribute to the Christian character of one who had been af Personal Mention Paul Kane, of "Broad street, has gone to ashington to resume his studies in Georgetown University. Michael Rodola, Sanford McHale; William McNulty and Joe Miller have enrolled as students at St. Thomas' College, Scranton.

Miss Grace Madden, of William street, has become a student nurse in the King's County Hospital, 'Brooklyn, N. Y. Charles Gibbons, George Rowan and fFrankyFlannigan have gone to South Bend, Indiana, to resume their studies in Notre Dame University. Mrs. Mayme A.

Myers proved herself a charming hostess when she entertained twenty ladies at cards last evening A dainty lunch was Newest Novelties girls came running back to us say ing that the townspeople were beat Ing on of our boys. When got there the people were acting wildly. Beating drums, using cutlasses and calling on the whole village to fight. We learned that it was because one filiated with the church throughout his life and who had been for many years most active as an officer of the church and as a member of the choir. The hymns, "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Under His Wing," were sung by Mrs.

Raymond Voigt. Among those in attendance' on the funeral were many employes cf the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and the men of the Methodist Protestant Bible Class attended in a body. Mr. West having been an officer of the class of our boys unwittingly entered a served. If You Want a DOBBS Hat for Fall This is the Only Place You Can Find It.

$8p That are so prominent on the 5th Avenue Promenade beautiul creations as worn by the most fashionably and so consfuegpus at the recent Beauty Pageant at Atlantic City. One's attire is not quite complete without the added grace of these delightfully designed adornments. Necklaces, Mesh Bags, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Beaded Bags, Compacts, Etc. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. Ufor many years.

The floral offerings Rev. Henry F. Reap, pastor of St. Peter's church, Wellsboro, was a visitor in town yesterday. Father Reap was formerly stationed at St.

John's church. John Jordan, of 522 North Main street, has enrolled as a student nt the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati. O. He is a graduate of Pittston High School. William Grier, son of Mr.

and Mrsi John Grier. of 78 Elizabeth street, has enrolled as a student at Wyo 1 1 Ifi were of exceptional beauty, and included set tokens from church and railroad organizations. Burial was in Pittston Cemetery. The friends, who served as pall bearers were: George ear! With Greenland, John T. Johnson, Tallie VICTOR M'LAGLEN hut to light his (pipe.

Had it not been for our Intercession, they would have decapitated him. We were told they feared missionaries. Before we left it cost us )5 and the villagers who sympathized with us paid $35. "Passing through other villages they slept outside that we might occupy their beds. "In one of these houses were found several very ugly looking Idols surrounded with heaps of rice.

For miles after we left we saw small heaps of rice. "They told us it was a sacrifice to their gods. "Sunday morning we entered another small village. They ran to meet us and conducted us to a little mud church. They asked us to pray for them and tell them about Usiva (God).

Asked them who told them about God. Replied. 'God told ius Evans, C. AV. Smiles.

AVilliam Charlton and Samuel Speece. EDMUND LOWE DOLORES DEL RIO On Both Mnjor Party Tickets WILLIAM G. QUIGLEY if HUB THE ming Seminary, Kingston. He is a graduate of St. John's High School.

Thomas Smith, of 61 Church street, left yesterday for Columbus. where he will resume his studies For County Treasurer. FEATURES ARNAUT BROS. JE FAMOUS LOVING BIRDS 53 North Main Pittston. lnFRAXCES WILLIAMS roadway's Queen of Jazz.

FOR OCTOBER 1 7TH General Admission 50c Children 30o. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ridgley, Mr and Mrs. I.

A. Ailing, Mr. and Mrs. himself. Told them to build a One little girl said she talked with God whenever she stretched John Shoemaker, Mr.

and Mrs. F. S. Clark. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Van 47 North Main St, Pittston PITTSTON'S MILLION DOLLAR WEEK October 10 to 15. at Josephinlum College and his sister, Catherine, enrolled today as a student at Marywood College. Scranton. Tho second of the series of CoL legiate Dances at Y.

M. I. Hall will be conducted tomorrow evening. Jerry McHale's orchestra will provide the music. The first affair of the series was so well attended that it is expected an even larger throng will patronize the second tomorrow night.

Mr. and Mrs, William Pavies and Air. and Mrs. Marcus A. Blair.

were entertained last evening at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blair, of Lambert slrcct. The dinner was given by the children of Mr. and Mrs.

Davies. A Campen, Mr. and Mrs. H. C.

Koenig. Mr. and Mrs. C. A.

Spiegel, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brader, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conyard, Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Ju('ge Fuller and the jury commissioners today drew a grand jury to durinsr the week of October 17. Those drawn are: Wilkesbarre Fred T. Ball, theatre man; Peter Cera, chef: Lucius K. Eldridge.

real estate: W. C. Hen nig, officer; 'Catherine O'Rourke, clerk. Hazleton Oliver. Oicking.

salesman: John Keller, scout executive: S. W. Smith, secretary; John Was noek, caretaker: Driflon Peter Brogan, black the sub letting but Condosta wanted i Lapore to forfeit the lease 'but when Lapore refused, it is alleged that Condosta struck him. Mrs. Morgan Lord, of EastElghth street, is able to be out after being confined to her home by illness.

Mr; and Mrs. Thomas York en tertained Mr. and Mrs. W. Seville.

daughters Phyllis and Dorothy and son Roy, of IPhiladeliphia, on Mon i day. Mr. and Mrs. George Hileman are i visiting their daughter, Mrs. Rita i Jackson, in Bellefontalne, O.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Somers are home from a fishing trip at Ottawa, I Montour county. Mr. and Mrs.

E. G. of 296 West Eighth street, will be at I homo to their friends on Saturday from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 10 p. in observance of their 50th wedding I anniversary. I v.

Eckert, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Button and son Seward, Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Tipton, Mri and Mrs. Howard Cool baugh, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewis, Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Wintle, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Walters, Miss Mona Brun dle. Miss Ruth Price.

Mr. and Mrs. William Semmens, Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. Gay, Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Keefer, Mr.

Mrs. E. A. Van Why, Mrs. J.

herself on the church floor and listened. "She begged us to remain ith them. When we entered the town of Palipo the villagers played drums and shook our hands until they were quite isore. We have a lovely mud house. Three rooms and all the necessities.

I used the camera frequently, but the negatives must be sent to England to be developed. "We are pleasantly located in the forest. There are many chattering monkeys jumping from tree to tree and occasionally we hear the hiss of serpents, or some wild animal noises, but we feel that God is with us and that the seed of a Christian nation is being planted." The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its regular busi JURISTS SPEED UP CRIMINAL TRIALS; smith. WHEN FREIGHT TR1 Diamonds Plymouth Joseph Connelly, cab JURORS theatre party followed the dinner. The occasion w.

ts the thirty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Davies and the I irst anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. HJtiir.

Mrs. Blair before Miss Grace A. Davies. Judge and Mrs. David A.

Fell, of Wilkesbarre, have returned from a ten weeks' trip through the West Johns, Charles Button. Mrs. Seward Of Rarest Beauty. Button, C. X.

Kimble and Edgar Gorgeous gems of exquisite Weehawken, X. sept. 14. Three are dying and twenty nine others were severely injuredlate yes Jinnee! We have spent near three decades Iioosing tho est Diamonds, so there's no terday afternoon when a West New inet maker. Forty Fort Ralph Curtis, electrical engineeer: Mrs.

Margaret Daniels, housewife. West Pittslon A. M. Dershimer, lumber dealer. Kingston Vida.

Drum, housewife; Joseph Oolightly. inspector; Edward C. Jones, enginper: Guthrie Marvin, florist; John Robinson, insurance broker. Plains Twp. Daniel Davis.

pump runner; Benjamin Turner, fireman. Ross Twp. M. C. Frick, minister.

Piitstnn Lewis Smith, alderman. Arhley Georse Warner, car i ork trolley car. bounfl for Ho, Judges McLean. Fuller and Jones were busy in court today trying cases, mostly assault charges without juries. The jurors wore all excused this morning until tomorrow.

Dominick Cusatic, Tony Gersel, Neil Matz and l'atsyi Umbreac, of Hazlctun were tried without a jury Miss Mildred Bass Anderson will Rive the play "Esmeralda" in the Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, Sept. 28. under the auspices of the Dorcas Class of the Sunday School. bnder at all that ours arc tioken. was struck by a freight train ness meeting tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs.

Frank Leidy, Leldy road. A corn and weiner roast will be held at the close of fever excelled and seldom on the Willow avenue grade cross ing of the Krie railroad. DURYEA Upper Luzerne County's Only Candidate For Recorder of Deeds Vote fcajlcd for beauty and value. iMovon were taken (o the Xorth Hudson Hosnlt.nl nnrl tho. before Judge Jon os charged by Kred tlertzen.

of that place, with assault Keing oared for at St. Mary's Hos JLiLi VV Ik? and battery, imbreac was aajuagea pnai in Hoboken. ROBERT L. GILCHRIST. The gates that guard the cross ing were open at the time of the ac.

where they were the guests of their son. Col. Harold B. Fell, who is interested in the oil industry of California and Oklahoma. He also is a member of the Governor's siaff of Oklahoma.

Judge and Mrs. Fell went directly to Pan Monica. and spent some time there visiting the various places of interest in California and Mexico and then took an automobile trip of several thousand miles to Ardmore, Oklahoma: the home of Col. Fell, passing over the old Santa I'e trail. They also visited the Grand Canyon and other noted scenic points.

A very pleasant surprise party was held nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. IX. W. Day.

of South Main street, Monday evenins in honor of Dur. 14 15 16 17 19 the business session. All members are urged to attend and be at the church at 7:30 o'clock. Transportation has been arranged. Mts.

Luella Franklin, of South Main street, has returned home after a motor trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Pleasant Valley Council, No." 138, daughters of America, will attend the formal opening of the Juniors' new hall Friday evening. The Inter denominational Bible Class was organized last evening in the Baptist Church with a large number of interested persons present. The class, which will be taught by Mrs. L.

Ton Evans, will meet every other Mond in the Baptist Church. Every person interested In learning about the Bible is invited to attend the meetings of the class. The Dorcas Class of the Baptist .5 South Main. cinont. John MacDonald, of Jersey announces the marriage or ner daughter Frances, to August Dltt in), operator of the one man trolley, told police at St.

Mary's Hospital that he did not see the south field, of Cedar avenue, Scranton. The not guilty, but the other three were touni gui'ty. Tony Gersel, was sentenced to ray a fine of $50 and to serve one year in the county jail, and sentence was suspended as to Cusatic and Matz. Joseph Balokonis and Peter Sher ncski, of Georgetown, were tried before Judge Jones charged with assault and battery'on Mrs. Annie Kur tulis, a neighbor.

The court adjudg Vots GILCHRIST Home Candidate Recorder of Deeds 2nd Place Republican and Democratic Ballots. Piits. 14 15 1I5 17 19 marriage took place August 28th in St. Ann's Monastery Chapel. Rev.

ouna ireight until it was too late io ciear the tracks. AXE Father John Joseph Endler offi Church will enjoy a corn roast to me oney car was cut practi morrow evening In the field back of dated. They were attended by Mrs. George York's home oh Xorth iLeo Sadowski. sister of the 'bride, trouR cally two.

Miss Frances Batson. of Rutherford, is believed to be dy inn and John Langan, of Scranton: street. ed the defendants not guilty and divided the costs among the parties. Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Shoemaker, ml r. injuries mat include a hroken spine. William Penfield, of EXETER Mike Lawrence, of Hughes street, Maltby. was tried before Judge WYOMING Vot3 GILCHRIST Home Candidate Recorder of Deeds 2nd Place Republican and Democratic Ballots. Wyo.

S14 15 16 17 19 Jersey i ity, a fractured skull. 1 vho were married nt New Havenj last week, have returned from their wedding tour and taken tip their residence In their newly Fuller charged with assault and bat me in and buy your Work or furnished apartments In the Shoe Watch or Clock all you tfcry on his father. Mike on last Memorial Day. The judge suspended ntence. on the son on condition that he "pay $50 for the injury and time Io.t by the father, to stop maker building, corner of AVyo RIVER VICTIM FOUND The body of William H.

Smith, an employe on the new fiver bridge at Wilkesbarre, who lot his life yesterday afternoon hv fnlllnr Into ts the article. we furnish their son, Emerson's birthday, Games and music were enjoyed and a dainty lunch was served. Those present were: Miss Lida Hendershot. Miss Ciertrude Hendershot. Miss Hendorshot, Miss Mae Wil ilinms.

Emerson 'Andrews. Mr. Blackburn. Joseph Ijoftus. John Seroskie.

I Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Day.

Mr. and I Mrs. Chester Day. Mr. and Mi, Russell Kohler, Mr.

nnd Mr. 'Charles Kohler, Mr. and Mrs. Bar Hendershot. Wesley and Flowd I li mlrrwhot, 'William and Kenneth 1 ay.

Vote for Alex Berchesky the only independent candidate for school director, born In Exeter 34 years ago. educated in the public schools and knows the wants of the teachers and the pupils. A square deal for the teachers and citizens and the best for the schools is his platform. A24 27 31.S3 8 10 14 17 1S mlng avenue and East Eighth street lame time tree. no spc gopd time pieces ami iho (Frank Condosta.

805 Exeter ave 6 ScHOoi, away from the the water from ttie bridge, was re nue, west Fittston, was arraigncu drinking and stay father's home. Classen Enlgy Corn Roast The members of the Loyal Work ers Bible Class of the Methodist Rpiscopal Sunday School were the guests of the Mixpah Bible Class. ny means of grappling hooks about an hour after the accident. Mr. Smith, who was 21 years of nge and unmarried, was a resident of Library, a suburb of Pittsburgh and the body was shipped to that place this morning.

Ing of same and back each 1th our reputation of many We can also save you Jerable money on i vry pnr and 'have tho best of lva fcr doing ii. I. EPSTEIN Jeweler and Optician 88 North Main St. the same school, at a. corn roast Little tois a'one hurrying to school always face the risks of busy streets.

Don't take a chance take a Capitano Taxi. Call 41 CAPITAXO BROS. held at Buttonwood Cottage. tho before Squire Mott last evening the charge of assault and battery preferred by Peter Lapore. of 'the same place.

Condo.nta was fined $1T and costs by the squire, and took an appeal to court. The trouble grew out of Lapore's subletting th" Vidvard Auto Painting shop on Exeter avenue, on which he held a lease granted by Condosta. Thl lease; the squirelwas told, pe'rtnitted HUGHESTOWN Fred Sickler. of 119 Cemetery street, this borough. Is running for the office of high constable the primaries Sept.

20. Peter Zablotski. of West Hazleton, was tried before Judge Fuller without a jury charged with assault and battery on his mother during a dispute, over property. The court reserved Its Xolle prosses were entered before Judge McLean in the two assault and battery cases of John Karlo and George Glch agaJnat Lewis Born. summer home of Mr.

and Mrs. Seward Button, at Harvey's Lake. night. For Rent Two rooms for light housekeeping, all improvements and itsse of telephone. SIS Wyoming 'avenue.

Phone 837 R. 14s3t 1 Gazette Wane Ads. Bring Results TREASURY BALANCE Washington. Sept. 14.

The net Sept. 12. was J58.909,!M7.86. A plentiful supply of yood thing Read the Gazette and Keep Posted. to eat was enjoyed by the following:.

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