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liV 1 friCrE SEVEN tat' Ma. 6d Mrs. 'George Llewellynr 1 CUSS TRINITY mmm news noits i owier uru vioo IF The Boston Store i' SALE OF THE FAMOUS i els o. SSES i K. HOUSE We have again succeeded in securing a large shipment of the BOSTON MAID house dresses.

This is good news! When you consider th 3 high prices asked ginghams and percales today the prices of these dresses will surely interest all housekeepers. Thi'ough the co operation of the makers of the BOSTON MAID housa dresses we are en. abled to offer thein for sale at practically the prices of last year The desigu workmanship and quality of cloth used in these dresses are the best that can he procured. Perfect fit is guaran III fr i Boston Maid Dresses $2.49. Kxceptionaliy pretty models.

Made of fine striped and checked ginghams low collars trimmed with fancy some with pockets. A good serviceable dress, nil sizes, regalarlv CO IQ Boston Maid Dresses $3.69 In straight line, model box pleated belted, very effective trimmings. Exceptionally fnie iu.lity that will wash well and be of excellent service. 53 R9 Regularly $4.00.. Special Prcie'W Special I "rice Unusua interesting and in'pres I sive services were conducted at Trln it Episcopal Church last evening, when Rt.

Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, of the Bethlehem diocese, confirmed a class of ten. A large number of people were in attendance. After the confirmation ceremony. Bishop Talbot gave a brief talk to the class on "Your Duties as Confirmed Members of the Church." placing particular stress on the Sunday School' extension movement in the diocese through Lenten season.

He then proceeded with a sermon on the topic, "Christian I'nit," giving the liible, the Episcopate arid the Sacrament as three essential points in bringing about Christian unity. Last December the bishop was signally honored in being chosen chairman of a national committee representing IS different denominations. He was very optimistic regarding success of the movement and his per sonal opinion was mat tne greater part, of the congregation would live to see Christian unity brought Bishop Talbot said that a delegation from the commiiee called on Cardinal Manning, of the Roman Catholic Church, and was very cordially received. The cardinal was so ivo ably impressed with their efforts" that he suggested thai a delegation call on the pope and last week three of the bishops sailed from XevVYork for Rome. Edward P.ok.

editor of the Ladies' Home Journal, asked Bishop Talbot for an article on this movement in detail and this article appears in the March issue of the Journal. Miss Winifred Griffith sang the offertory. INTEB CUSS CM AT In an inter class game at the V. M. C.

A. Saturday night the Senijr Soph oniore quintet defeated the Junior Freshmnn team, score 31 ti 17. In the first half, Alexander Kirk wood, the Junior Freshman speedy forward, received a fractured arm. the accident placing the learn under a handicap. I'p to the time of the arci dent the game was full of action.

The line up: 8R. SOPI1S. JR. FRESH. Burke Marsden Lcc D.Tclcs Kirk wood, i'hillips Peek Forwards Centers.

Coray Capt. Wyllie Davis Kaufman Zii liinerma I la v. It 'Ury Guards. Field Goals L. Davis, Burke, Coray.

Marsden. 3: Kaufman. Burke, 2: Peck Kirk wood, 1: Wyllie, Haine, 1. Foul Goals Burke, Coray, Davis. 1: Wyllie.

Kirk wood Zimmerman. 1. Referee Y. M. C.

'A. Physical Director. Tinier Smith. Score W. Smiles.

BREVrriES. Walter Jenkins is ill at his home on Exeter avenue. Alfred Holloway, of Beach Haven, rpent yesterday at the home of Mr. K. C.

Jenkins, on Kxeter avenue. Mrs. William Coleman, of Luzerne i a venue, is confined to her home by an attack of grip. Born To Mr. an.1 Mrs.

If. K. Van Tuyle. Delaware avenue at Wll kesbarr City Hospuil. March S.

19H. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cliff.n of i Hazleton, spent i few days at the i home of Mrs. William Houston, on Exeter avenue.

Mr. and. Mrs. James Bryden. of.

Swallo iV street, and Miiss Mary Dela hunty, of Delaware avenue, have re turned from a. sojourn in New York City. Edward Miller, of Jjtisqueh 'nria jiwnuc, who wa recently honorably discharged from the army', has taken a position as salesman for L. Krise. Kthe! of Phiiadeluhia avenue, today underwent a slight l1hi.ii opetaodn tit the Wyonhng Vai ley Homeopathic Hospital, Wilkes barre.

Mrs. W. C. 15 ri'oWs and daughter. Miss Ktliel Burrows, returned yesterday from Cape May X.

where they have been spending the past week. Ilex. Dr. W. 1.

P.eaeh, rector of Ihe Church of the Good Shepherd. Scran ton, will speak at Trinity Episcopal Church next Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited, Mi Si H. will give an organ recital of patriotic music at the Pres byteViiln Church next Tluirsday even mK at o'clock i. which the public is extended a cordial invitation.

Miss Doris Monie will sing. Among the West Pittston ueople who nttended ihe dance at the Sterling, in Wilkesbarre, Saturday even ing. were. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Paul Cake. Mbis Janet Thomas. Miss Rue Urnwn. Miss Margaret Underwood and WiT lard The Athletic Association of West Pittston High School recently met and elected Eugene Phillips captain and Joseph Kaufmnn manager of the 1919 baseball team.

The annual try out will be held on the. Philadelphia nvenun diamond In a week, or two. Wyoming Chapter, X'o. 1, Order of Kastem Star, met Saturday night and elected the following officers for lh ensuing year: Mrs. John M.

Clark, worthy matron; Harry Keller, worthy natron; Mrs. A. associate matron: Mrs. Frank Davenport, con nneirossr Mrs. S.

M. associate, Mrs. llenshall. treasure:" Mrs. VV.

Howxley, secretaty: Miss Mary Sweeney, trustee. John Llewejlyn. infant son of the 1 of at to th is S. H. in i is of tnrni Eremont died Saturday at tecnoon at the home of an uncle.

William L. Llewellyn, in Wjlkesbarre. The funeral wns held this afternoon rom the home of his grandmother. Mrs. Elizabeth Llewellyn, on Franklin street.

Rev. T. O. Dickinson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated and interment was in West Plttston Cemetery. William of Washington street, is able to be about after an illness.

C. Arthur George, of Baltimore ave nue. has returned to State College. after a short visit here. Loyal Order of Moose will meet this evening for the election of officers.

All members are requested be. present. The Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church will meet in the rectory to morrow evening at o'clock. Mr. and Mrs.

George Winters, of Forty Fort, spent Sunday with Mr. Winter's sisters, Mrs. Hess, of Dcla ware avenue. I Har of Wyoming avMiiK. has reiiirnetl from a oininess trip to i Buffalo.

N. Y. i Mrs. T. W.

Swan is slightly ill at her ni.mc.r.n Luzerne avenue. Mrs. Julia Streng, and daughter. Miss Rosa Streng, returned yesterday from Xew York City, where they have been spending the, past few days. I Paul Bierly.

of Philadelphia avenue, left today for New York and Phila to spend several days. I James Boyle, of Xew York City, spent the week end with his n. irentjs I Hon. and Mrs. p.

A. O'Boyle. i Georg" Davis, of Spring street, if1 confined to his home by illner.s. Mrs. Jf.

E. Coward, of Philadelphia javenre," fell and broke her wrist on! Friday. She is getting ct long nicely. i Miss lihoda Jenkins, of Exeter I 1 Miss Edith Nolan, of Church street, spent Sautrduv in Wiik sbarre. Wjhile playing hn in the in teielass game at the Y.

M. C. A. Sat nigh: Alexander Kirkwoud. of North received a broken arm.

Mr i. A. H. Webster returned today to her home in Kew Gardens. L.

after spending the past two weeks as the guest of Mr William Sniffer, of Wyoming avenue. A very pleasant party wns he! I at the home of Miss Lili.an I ichtnian, un Wyoming aveiiu. Exeter, last even ling, in honor of Miss Len Connors. Scrant.iu. The following re in lanct: I.il!i Lichtman.

'Lena Connors. Anna Blanche Piiiib rnian. Jennie Schwartz. Goldie Kaufman. Sadie Dressier, Rose Miller: Messrs.

Herbert Carter, Ja.aes Engl Jack Bleyer. Miller. Phillip Harris, Sheldon Lichtman. Mrs. M.

II. Jones last evening occupied the pulpit ji the Nantieoke Baptist Church. Next Sunday morning Mrs. Jones will occupy Ihe pulpit of her h'lshaiuc in Ihe First Riptist Church. Mr.

Jones will preach in the First Ctiureh. Wilkes. am next Sunday morning, but will return in Hie evening lo deliver the fourth of his mons in Sharp, entitled "Logs in the way of Church Attendance." The series is proving very popular. Wyoming At Ihe morning service yesterdiy the Presbyterian Chiuvh. Bide: H.

H. read the memorial lo the iate Mr. Charles E. Fowler, pre pared by Dr. von Krug and Mr.

Mc Keehan. The ten minute men we. present at both services. At the morning service, Pri. nf spoke on the Xew Era Movement and delivered a very fine address.

At the evening service, Mr. Rogers, oi i Pittston. was the He spoke I very effectively on iifchc work among I the chiUUen. This is part of the New program and great stress is made mriner tne work among the young people in all parts of the world. W(S(1 5,1 n.

iin ,1., tor tVnn'tial banquet to the men'of Wvoming Shovel Works elvn bv the ladies of the Presbyterian Church. Everybody is invited. A great menu being prepared. Ralph Antrim, of Kingston, who was recently, discharged om the Navy, was the guest of his uncle, H. Antrim, on Wyowiius avenue, yesterday.

Thr benefit derived from tlye cot luge prayer meetings of the Metho Church has been so giod that it litis been decided to continue them this week." They will begin toinor row The BapliM Missionary Circ! will meat this evening in the church. All members tire urged to he present. The Methodist Home Missionary Societv will hold a meeting In the. ch.iich parlors 'Wednesday evening. Mis Puckett.

deaconess, of Uingham ton, X. will deliver an address. AH men and women are invited. Light refreshments will be sewed at the close of the program. X'elson Hoffman ir in a vry serious comliii in at his home on Sixth street.

Avoid "Soggy" 'ukc. With good butter celling from r.ftc Gilo a very few housewives can onside its use in making caks. pies, etc. Lard is loo heavy ami greasy, liul science now comes la the housewife aid with lienefit Brand "Sweet Xiii" Margarine, a delicious, wholesome product made from the white meat of ripe cocoanuts and churned with pasteurized milk. Xo body can tell Ihe difference between Rent fit P.iand "Sweet Xut" Marg hie and the best creamery butter they tasie attd look the same when served, and nourish the body alike there's a big differenC in price this eocoantit lnilk churnned produc; only 34c a making a delicious bread spread, and is meal for all cooking purposes.

Try this new Xul ISutter and You can 1. ..141 I 111. 1III ,11 Tamsni Tea vellow iron! store. Xo. Piilsiun.

where Hen fit Itrand Tets. "i'iieei i Specialties are reiailcd. at whnl. sale prices. Look for our store in your town.

"CAP" GOES BACK GEE HE MUST A B)fV I jS i 1 Maid Dresses $1.98 Latest Doings in Public Affairs, Social Activities and General Matters of the Garden Village IS CLftlMED BY DEATH William D. Owciu, of Philadelphia avenue, and the members of his family are receiving the sympathy of their many friends in the sore bereavement that has come upon them in the death of Mrs. Owens, who passed uvay on evening after a lonir ilness. Airs. Owens had been in failing health for a number of year, having been a 'sufferer from diabetes, and for the past few months her condition hail been serious, having beeome blind from the effects of the disease.

She was able to be about her home until a week ago, when a sudden cliangWfor Ihe worse developed, and she 'weakened gradually until the end came peacefully on Saturday evening! Life went out quietly, as the burning out of a candle. OwensMiad beet) a. resident of the Wyoming Valley for a great many year. and she had friends and acquaintances in this section who will sorrow to learn that she is no more. deceased was bom in Merthyr Tydvii, South Wales, oh May 25th, 1849, and was in her 70th year.

Her maiden name wiis Margaret Lewis, she having been the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn .1. Lewis. Her father and all of the members of her family Were noied in Wales as excellent singers, and Mrs.

Owens herself was 'possessed of an exceptionally sweet voice, which she used extensively in church and choir work in flier early, life, though not ambitious make a display of her talent. She was the last member of her parents family, her only brother hav.ng died in Wales about one year ago at I he age of SO years. Mrs owens spent only a few years her native place in Wales, the fam ily having moved to Aberdare, South Wales, where she lived for a number of yefrs and where she was united in marriage to Mr. Owens on Sept. 20, 1X68.

by Rev. David Price, of Siloam Ohmvli 1 iut icif Mt nvtA Owens observed their golden tcr finniivi iiipv thn trtn wedding anniversary, the celebration having been confined to a family gathering, on account of ihe illness of Mrs. Owens. Forty one years ago the lOwens family came to America and settled in Plains, remaining there for 16 years. For the xtL 25 years the family have been residents of West Plltaton.

During the greater part of this long period, Mr. 'Owens was employed as a division superintendent for the Lehigh Valley Coal he having retired from that position last year. Mrs. Owens was a woman of cheerful and: unassuming nature that won for her a wide circle of friend and she was much devoted to he: home. She.

was the mother of 16 children, of whom five survive her. as follows: David W. 0" Mrs. William Swart man, llvi Wiiiiani B. McGuire, Miss Blodwyn Owens and Miss Margaret Owens.

She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The deceased was for a number of years a memjier of the Plains Congregational Church, since her removal In Wi Pittston had been affiliated with the First Congregational Church, on Li Orange street, Pitts ton. Tie funeral services will be conducted at the family home, on Phila r'elnhi'i. tomorrow afternoon at. 2 Rev.

D. Parry Jones, pastor the Fit Congregational Church, will conduct the services, and he will be assisted by' Rev. Tbeophlius Davies. of Plains, and Rev. Dr.

T. C. Edwards, of Kingston, old friends of the family. Burial will lie in Forty Fort Cemetery. MILLIXKKY OPKXIXti.

Thtiisdav. Friday, Saturday this Week Huso Vay l'imUiaiu 20 Simon Long iflmSt MMim THAT COLD RIGHT NOW Got right after it with a bottle cf Dr. King's New Discovery Sl.e r.cvct Ut t) cough or ctM or cae cf grippe (to until it grcv dangerous. She ju nipped it v.hcn she began to nilfle or cough before it developed criouiU Men, or.it .1, km' children cf every age liae u. cd this preparation lor hiiy yeurs as a prompt reliever.

All ates are using it today becsttic cf its nuMtive rcbult. GensTJus size bottles. ijOc $1.20. Constipation Dr. King's New Life Pills touight mean clear bowels, a clear head, clear thinking, a day wll begun in.

the morning, good digestion, clearing skin. Mild iii action but sure and comfortable. At stores everywhere. c. "CAP" STUBBS I i 1 1 lot of Boston Maid dresses, a dress of verv fine Boston Maid Dresses $3.89 Made of ginghams or cbambrays.

in nurse's stripes, pretty plaids and checks. Many very attractive trimming effects. Ycrv prettv models, regularly C'Q QQ $4.25. Special IVicc stripes and plaids, attractively Just as we tell you here, we've everything for spring, NEW HATS NEW SHIRTS NEW TIES NEW SUITS Gorgeous effects and colorings and swellest of style's. "Oh Boy," I tell you the Waist Line Military Skirt Model Suits are "yours" for spring they've surely made a "hit." They come in fine flannels, in colors of blue, brown and green.

Good, sturdy blue serges and ha.rd finished fancy mixture worsteds that know no wear out. Price to fitjrour pocket book $22.50, $25.00. $27.50 Take a look in our windows. "toggery of distinction' Exeter Father Casa is conducting a mission in West Wyoming John Neilj'i. sailor stationed at Key West, Fioiiili, has ben honorably discharged.

The employees of Mount Lookout Oolliery will be idle unlit Wednesday, owing to fan repairs being; made in ibe mines. The committer for i he soldier's memorial will miect this evening at the Town Hall. Mrs. Kdwnrd Owens has rcturnfd from a visit to Ney York. Patrick Muekin.

of Tobyhanna, v'isited" the Mackin residence, on Sehooley. avenue yesterday. Smoked Meats i Our Smoked Meat Department is proving, to be. a twtt success. This is just A reminder for tliose who haven't tried any of the meats wc liandle.

COKV BEEF, VEAL IjOAF, SAUSAGE. LIVER PI'PDIXG. SOtSE, LUNCH ROLL, DltY BEEF, MI.N'CED HAM, SCOliLE'S BOILED HAM and FRAN FVKTERS. We arc sure you'll be pleased if you give those trial. J.

HOWELL Bell Phone 70H 423 Lu. Ave. Corcoran Bros. 28 N. Maiu Si New Beaches in Soft Collars Willow Beach Knox Beach Luxor Beach Yukon Beach And Everyone of Tliein a Smart foliar.

i All Makes of AUTOMOBILE STORAGE BATTERIES RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Expert Service Kearney Brady Elcctlcul Contractor North Main Plttston CONCRETE BLOCKS LAST FOREVER. CHEAPER THAN WOOD. Factory West Sixth Wyoming. E. W.

CONLEY. CHOICE MEATS. Home Killed Pork and Sausage Home Killed Chickens BITTER Si KULP, 20 Liiierue Avenue MAKE CAKOZZA'S TOUR SHOE BEADQUAJVTEKS for 1919 and you will be making a good resolution. Shoes of the latest models for the entire family. Shoe repejrlns a specialty.

CAKIIOZZA. poop. It''Anv Wew Pittston. William M. Fay 1 4t A 4 1" Boston we trimmed.

An good quality, Special I 'rice Scene tram the Spc TlirnliT loiluy With this have included percale, in inexpensive dress, but of regularly S3.W. $1.98 t'le. which will be al Sirauil am' Tomorrow. By EDWINA FEELS AWFUTS" "HEARTS OF THE WflDLD," IT THE STRAND TONIGHT D. W.

Griffith's new picture. "Hearls of the World," will be shown the Strand this evening, tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening. "Hearts of the World" is in a class i by itself. It is impossible to describe. I this creation otherwise than to Fay it is a.

romance of love, and war, with love first and forepiost. The fuel is that the thrilling battle scenes, the I barrages, gas attacks and bombard ments. views of actual scenes, merely emphasize the love element. I On account of the ending of the i great struggle iu Europe the lion is br ing viewed with incre.rsrd interest, li was David Lloyd George himself who said to Mr. Griffith: "This is the grates' undertaking you have ever attempted.

God spi ed you in you, great work." Th: east includes such we.i known piavers as Lillian and Dorotl.iy Giwh. Robert Harron. George A. Siegmann. I Master Pen Alexander.

George Paw ir Crowell. Itnhert An i i. i (H Mill, lill' .,1 AVOCA Th re will be a public meeting in Tow.i Hall. Thur day evening at. o'clock, for the purpose of making i preparations for the home coming of the soi.liers and sailors.

Mr. and Mr. Malhiw land thn.e children. Cyaiiv. Helen and' Kaymonu.

are ill af inntienm at their home Oil Grove street. i The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary So ciety of M'. K. Church, will be 'ld i in Ihe irloTH of the church Tuesda.v jafterno.in at o'cloclj. All meni bets are requested to be present.

a Khis is the last meeting of the confer enc? year. All mile boxes and due are to be turned in at this lime. covered dish luncheon will be at the close of the meeting. served! TO BED. L0' GEE YA LOOK i IFSEUM' TOUfrti, AWT 7 VHY CAP" ST.UBB5 I NEVEJI W0UL11A KrVOWN VA! LOOH VI A tfVGW BE CAREFUL QSmsou Nor VERY, JVTMOH I FEELS FIWE JEST" AS Lr AVOU'RE 50 HV I "TV 'I'm 'V.

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