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UK THE PITTSTON GAZETTE OCTOBER 20,1931 PAGE THREE PROMINENT MEN i AMERICAN DIRECTING ENERGIES. Direct your energies now so that you provide for a comfortable future. A growing account with this Bank is the right way. CAPITAL $125,000.00 SURPLUS AND PROFITS $2,248,000.00 RESERVE $250,000.00 3 Interest Paid on Savins Accounts. Miners 'Call upon us when we can serve you.

Our Officers will welcome an opportu m'ty to assist you. Peoples Union Savings Bank Of Pittston. The Bank of Service la the Heart of the City for Tears A WILL THAT FAILED Eight years before this elderly manufacturer died he made his will. When it was opened and read, several penciled notes were discovered changes he had planned but never actually made. His Intentions failed because they were not a valid part of his will.

Have you read over your own will lately? Does It need revision? By all means bring it up to date with the help of your lawyer. Name This Bank as Your Executor, Trustee, Etc. Savings MAIN BROAD STS, PITTSTON.PA I ihMi FIRST NauonalBank PITTSTON.PA. MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Personal Mention IMIa VIHllUltlll li 1, 1, Li Mhlilggl tion. Contest simply requires you to caricatures (distorted likenesses) Laurel and Hardy.

Use shadings, pie outlines, or any other form, suggests Itself. But and this Is Important. caricatures must be original and the: must look like the subjects. Give nal' I Caricature These Funny Fellows Try Your Talent: Win Tickets 1 il que treatment to the featuaes, their derby hats, anything you wish. Lots of adults and youngsters have a little drawing skill which can be made to earn free entertainment in this con test.

Caricature drawings or sketches must be in the hands of the Gazette's Contest Editor, on or before noon to morrow. Better get busy today. There's an unusual treat in store for; the patrons of American Theatre, starting Thursday. On those three days they will see Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in their first full length talking picture, "Par don Us," a convulsing satire of two i funny fellows who run riot while serving a term in the "big house." Here we have Stan and Oliver as they have been caricatured by a celebrated artist. Also their photographic likeness.

A little skill with pencil, crayon, pen and ink or water colors will slve oach reader a chance to win the rare distinction of winning a pair of free tickets to see these noted picture comedians their very first feature length produc HIGH SCHOOL ENTERED Uniontown, Oct. 20. Some robber gang Is about to take Inventory, police believe. Thieves, who broke into the High School Building here took three typewriters and an adding machine. Total loss was estimated at $300.

0R SHORT CHICKEN THIEF KTT.TJRT) Coatesville, Oct. 20. Anegro, identified as Barney mumpvur shot and killed as he was seen nut INVOLVED IN SUIT El A very important and Interesting case called for trial before Judge B. R. Jones in Luzerne civil court today is that of Ross Lynn, a lawyer, of New York City, against Adam P.

Keller, a prominent resident of Wllkesbarre, plaintiff seeking to recover on a note for $114,500 made by Robert Lee Harrison and endorsed by Mr. Keifer among others. Several men prominent In the business and social life of the community are interested In the case, which promises to take up most of the week In the trial. There are an unusual number of attorneys In the case on both sides. After the jury was selected and sworn Attorney Frank P.

Slattery. one of counsel for the plaintiff, outlined what they expected to prove, in substance that the plaintiff Ross Lynn, Is a New York attorney, representing Percy Brown, Herman MaUandc and Roscoe Miller, who had made Investments with Robert Lee Harrison, who came here a few years ago, and was Introduced by Mr. Keifer. The local men Invested money with Mr. Harrison, and when they failed to secure their money, accepted a note from Mr.

Harrison, which was endorsed by Mr. Keifer, dated January 7, 1930, end payable in thirty days. On maturity the note went to protest and suit was brought against Mr. Keifer as the endorser. Mr.

Slattery, In his opening, emphasized the fact that Mr. Harrison, the maker of the note, was a close personal friend of Mr. Keifer and was introduced here and vouched for by Mr. Keifer, that the latetr at the time had a residence on Riverside Drive, New York City, and also a home at Shrlneview, Dallas township. The attorney stated that Mr.

Harrison first appeared here in th summer of 1929 at a wedding of one of the Keifer family and was Introduced to Messrs. Brown, Mailander and Miller, and the local men Invested money though Mr. Harrison, who later opened an office In Wilkesbarrj. Later Mr. Harrison married a stepdaughter of Roscoe Miller, and Messrs.

Miller, Brown and Mailander put monsy in the hands of Harr'son for Investment, with the knowledge of Mr. Keifer, during 1929. Later they asked for i a return of their money and Mr. Slattery said they would prove that Harrison was notified several times that the Investors wanted their money, and when put off they complained to Mr. Keifer, who had vouched for the honesty and respectability of Mr.

Harrison. The attorney said they would show that on December 20. 1929, Mr. Har rison gave them checks, but when presented to the banks were notified that there were no funds. He said Mr.

Keller assured them Mr. Harrison would be able to pay, and that the last time Harrison was here was Christmas, 1929. The local investors went to New York City on January 7. 1930, to demand Vulr mnnev and met a Mr. Wells, a representative of Mr.

Harrison, In the office of Attorney koss iynn present plaintiff, when they agred to accept a note from him with acceptable endorsers. Later on that day, Mr. Wens rc fitmorf vitvi t.hn note for SI 14.500; pur porting to be signed by Mr. Harrison, with Mr. A.

P. Keirer, the present ae fendant, as one of the endorsers. The note was made payable in thirty days to Ross Lynn, attorney, representing the local investors. When presented to th ijw Trust In New York at t.h rtnt of maturity, the note was I protested. The suit against Mr.

Keifer 1 Inllnn nil nrr as enuorser vn me injw ivuvncu Attorney Slattery said If he proved the facts as outlined they would expect a verdict for the full amount of the note with Interest. Various witnesses were then called fn nrav? thp investments, the making of the note and other facts touching! Mr. Harrison and Mr. Keifer. Attorneys F.

W. Wheaton. F. P. Slattery, Frank P.

Slattery, and Ross Lynn represent the plaintiff and Attorneys Clarence Nutt and James Murray, of New York City, A. McGuigan, Paul Bedford and B. R. Jones, rep resent the defendant. Robert Lee Harrison, the maker of the note, was not in the court room, and it was reported that he was found guilty of larceny, after trial In New York City last summer and Is now serving a term In Sing Sing prison.

His testimony was taken recently by Attorneys for the defendant, and In this testimony Mr. Harrison gave his residence as Sing Sing. This testimony will he offered bv the defense later. Ross Lynn, the plaintiff, was the first witness and told of the making of the note and of it going to pro I test. I Percy A.

Brown was then called and said he was friendly with Mr. Keifer for over thirty years, being introduced by the latter to Mr. Harrison, and making investments with the latter, with the knowledge of Mr. Keller. Attorney F.

A. McGuigan opened for the defense, and alleged that fraud was practiced by the three beneficiaries of the note, lhat Mr. Miller went to New York and made a demand on Harrison lor their money, that they returned to Harrison later and induced him to make a note and secure Mr. Keifer as an endorser, that they made threats against Harrison, and that he proposed to show all this by the depositions of Mr. Harrison recently taken.

DEATH OF DUPONT INFANT John, aged four months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Braccio. of 326 McLean street, Dupont, passed away last ni7ht. at 10 o'clock.

He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Braccio to die In the past few years. Besides his narent. seven sisters survive: An gelina, Julia.

Lena, Clara, Viola, An na and Myra. YATESVILLE INFANT DIES Henrietta, two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Pisano, of 4 Pittston avenue, Yatesvllle, died last evening at 6 o'clock. Funeral services will beTietd tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock In Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church. Burial fcr It rt. r'r. ORECOV MONEY NOW AIM Movie Memories Sound News AMATEUR SHOW TONIGHT Featuring JIM SWIFT Fittston Champion Old Time Fiddler. jl ROMAN A Pnblix Theatre Final Tonight LIONEL Barrymore IN "Guilty Hands" Starts Tomorrow Evelyn Brent IN "Traveling" Husbands" AT Mrs.

Mary Duffy, wife of the late J. J. Duffy, of Plank street, passed away at Oncologic Hospital, Philadelphia, last night, following a long Illness. The remains will be removed to the home of her brother, Roy McDonnell, 4 Chapel street. Upper Pitts ton, with whom she made her home.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mrs. Duffy was very well known here and her death comes as a severe shock to her many friends. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.

c. Church. She is survived by a daughter and three brothers. LARGELY ATTEENDED A throng of sorrowing friends attended the funeral of Harry Knowles, which was held this morning at 9 oclock from the family home, 73 Cliff street. Numerous floral tokens bore silent testtimony of the high esteem In whjh deceased was held.

A mass of requiem was sung at 9:30 o'clock In St. Mary's R. C. Church, Upper Pitts ton, by Rev. George J.

Dixon. During the services vocal selections were rendered by Paul Kane and Arjch Davis. The remains were Interred in St. John's Cemetery. The following served as pall bearers: Thomas Heath, James New comb, John Donohue, Joseph Reap and John Ferguson.

FATHER IS KILLED SON IS INJURED Ashland. Oct. 20. Shortly after his son, Frank. 6, was admitted to the Ashland State Hospital with a fractured skull, received when struck by an automobile.

William Andre ws cavage, 49, was crushed to death beneath a fall of coal at the Richards' colliery. The father died In the hospital where the son's condition was reported as critical. Philco Atwater Kent Radio. Thos. R.

Davis 202 Luzerne Ave. West Pittston. lion to Stop Offensive Foot Odors If yon want to get rid of foot odors for good and all, just rub your feet with Moone's Emerald Oil at bedtime. It's nothing short of miraculous the way It neutralizes offensive, burning perspiration and overcomes all unpleasant odors from the second you apply it. And it's so refreshing! Takes the sting right out of tired, hot feet, and rests them wonderfully.

All druggists say Emerald Oil will end your foot troubles or they wont ksep your money. You can have every penny of It back if you don't nlng from the chicken house on the farm of Roy Boyer, near here. The Oaaette and Keep Posted. TIME ONLY" BEGIN SENTENCES Washington, Oct. 20.

Twenty one persons charged with participation In Washington county mine strike disturbances last summer began serving Jail terms today ranging from four months to two years. The defendants were sentenced by Judge Erwin Cummins while police guarded the Court House against a scheduled National Miners' Union demonstration which failed to ma terialize. They were convicted of participation in three strike disorders, at Westland Mine, at Ellsworth Mine and at Curry Field, near Canonsburg. Almost 200 were Injured In the three riots. The disturbances at the two "mines occurred when police broke up meetings of striking miners last June 8, the opening violence In the mine strike.

The disorder near Canonsburg occurred when National Miners' Union adherents attempted to break up a meeting of United Mine Workers. Among those sentenced for the Canonsburg riot were Miss Stella Rase faske, 18, of Meadowlands, two years in the workhouse, and her mother, Mrs. Anna Rasefaske, one year and six months. PEN AT ROGKVIEW Bellefonte, Oct. 20.

The second escape from Rockview Penitentiary within 24 hours occurred today, when Frank Clarke, of Greene county, walked away from the dairy barn where he was employee as a trusty. Robert Brown, negro, of Cambria county, also a trusty, disappeared previously from the house of the prison chaplain, Rev. C. F. Lauer, where he was employed.

Clarke was sentenced to serve from one and a half to three years for transporting stolen goods into Pennsylvania and was admitted last Aug. 10th. Brown, sentenced to serve from 19li to 20 years for second degree murder, was admitted to the prison in September, 1922. Under the recent act of Legislature revising such sentences It was reduced to a term of 10 to 20 years and Brown would have been eligible for parole in September?" 1932. Officers were sent to the mountains in this district, but failed to find any trace of either man.

No others attempted to escape and the two prisoners acted Independently of each other, officials said. EXAMINES EQUIPMENT BEFORE DYING IN CHAIB Boston, Oct. 20. Joseph Belanskl, 38, solid farmhand, was so interested In the mechanism of the electric chair that he died early today, forgetting to say his prayers. Witnesses assembled in the death house at State Prison were astonished when the condemned man smiled pleasantly at them and then Interestedly Inspected the electrodes and other equipment of the lethal Instrument.

Permanent Wave A Wave That Lasts Local Gleanings A SON WAS BORN SATURDAY to Mr. and Mrs. Domlnick Destesano, of 79 Oak street, Browntown. LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD CO. painters are Improving the appearance of the Coxton Y.

M. C. A. build lug by applying a new coat of paint. RAD ALE SORORITY, OF THE Pittston Y.

M. C. will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the parlor. All members are requested to attena. RUTH NEARY BULGER, OF Market street, has returned after undergoing an operation at Pittston Hospital.

LADIES OF THE BAPTIST Church will not meet tomorrow morning to sew or for the business session in the afternoon. CAMP 104, P. O. OF WILL hold a masquerade party in Eagles' Hall on Wednesday. Price, adults, 25 cents; children, 15 cents.

The public is Invited to attend. PITTSTON COUNCIL, NO. 43, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, wiil a bingo party at the Bilby resl dence. 159 Broad street, tomorrow night. The public is invited, CLASS NO.

3. OF THE WEST Pittston Methodist Sunday School, will meet at the home of Mrs. Ella Bar lew, 306 Delaware avenue, Thursday eveniruf of this week. It will be a masquerade party. MEMBERS OF PITTSTON RO tary Club go to Shickshlnny this evening to hold a joint meeting with the Shickshlnny Club.

The regular meeting of the Pittston Club tomorrow noon will be omitted. ALFONSO BIANCO, WHO HAS conducted a grocery store on Stuth Main street far many years, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States Court, Scranion. No scheduled of alsets and liabilities has been filed yet A SON WAS BORN RECENTLY to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doran, of Rock street, Hughestown.

The mother is the former Miss Clair McArdle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McArdle, of 90 Rock street, Hughes town. WHEN CAUGHT IN A FALL OF rock at Butler colliery, The Pittston Company, at 1 a. m.

tocay, Frank Silzonage, aged 27 years, of 250 Main street, Dupont, Incurred an injury to the right foot. He is being treated at Pittston Hospital. THE FUNERAL OF MISS NETTIE Howell, of Avoca, will be held from the home of her brother, Albert, on Clark street, that place, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. James Moore and burial will be In Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca.

JOSEPH KESTER, AGED 49 YEARS of 79 Oliver street, SwoyervlSle, a miner at Forty Fort colliery. Temple Coal Company, is a patient in itt6 ton Hospital. He is being treated for Injuries to the back, chest and right shoulder, incurred when squeezed between cars this morning. His condition is fair. THE FUNERAL OF MRS.

PEARL Glowockl Campaneilo, of Mill City, will be held tomorrow morning from the home of her aunt, Mrs. Valentine Letko, of 1923 Cedar avenue, Scran ton. A high, mass of requiem will be sung in St. Stanislaus Polish National Church. Burial will be in Minooka Cemetery.

TOMORROW WILL BE LADIES' Day at the Y. M. C. A. Ladies' bowling class at 1:30 p.

m. and gymnasium class at 2:30 o'clock. Children's gym class at 4:30 o'clock and business girls' at 7:30 o'clock. The pool will be open from 2 to 9 p. m.

Separate swim, 25 cents. RAYMOND A. WILSON LODGE, No. 124, Ladles' Society of the B. of L.

F. fc will hold a regular monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon in Eagles' HalK The 32nd anniversary of the society will be observed with a covered dish luncheon. All officers and members are urged to be present. TWO SOUTH PITTSTON BOYS, who were about the streets in their home section last evening garbed as the notorious "Woman in Black," who has been terrorizing residents of Upper Broad street for a fortnight, were arrested by Officers Druotor, Ulhltch and Sossong. They had discarded their extra attire before the officers arrested them.

acknowledged that their purpose was to scare their companions. A hearing will be held in Police Court this TONIGHT, AT THE BROAD street M. E. Church, Mr. H.

A. Harris will present a program of negro spiritual soegs and impersonations. Mr. Harris comes to Pittston with an excellent reputation as a radio entertainer. Hi3 ability is attested by those who heard him during his previous visit to this place.

The program, beginning at 8 o'clock, is presented under the auspices of the Pittston Epworth League. Admission charge will be 50 1 cents for adults and 25 cents for drrn. nil 00 Mrs. George Greenland, of Nafus is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert Williams, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Mrs. John Love, of 91 Market street. is recovering from a sprained ankle, received last week while stout her household duties. Dr. Malcolm Miller, dentist of South Main street, has resumed his practice following an operation for appendicitis.

Misses Mary and Helen Gannon, of Inkerman, entertained last evening at the Hotel Redington, Wllkesbarre, in honor of their cousin, MiS3 Margaret Gannon, of Uniontown, who Is their house guest. Miss Eleanor Getchonis, of North Grafton, a former resident of this place, recently submitted to an operation for appendicitis at the General Hospital of Worcester, Mass. Her condition is good. Mr. and Mrs.

John Christian, of 170 Tompkins street, entertained recently in honor of their 10th wedding anniversary. Luncheon was served the following: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Potalunas and son, Leonard, Mr. and Mr.

Frank Mazelka, Mrs. Mary Cheplonis and son, Alfred, and Miss Anna Cheponis, of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. William Wierbowskl, Mr. and Mrs.

John Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wierbowskl, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Novitsky, Mr.

and Mrs. John Dombroski, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Christian and son Thomas, Mr. and Mrs.

Simon Wierbowskl, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mercincavage, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kolbock, Mrs.

Mary Jukas, Mrs. Francis Perry, Mrs. S. Lords, Miss Josephine Lords, Miss Victoria Mercincavage, Louis Lonis, Walter Mercincavage, E. Baldwin, Joseph Yenalavitch, and Mrs.

Mary Banls, of West Pittston; Mr. and Mrs. John Berlew, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cukus kas, Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Atmonav age and children Helen and Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holleran, Mr. and Mrs.

Anthony Christian and daughter Mildred, Anthony Gaulis, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Luke and daughter Mary Irene, and Mr. and Mrs. John Christian and children, Eleanor, Francis and Albert, of this city.

'S MISSION IS An inspiring sermon on the duty owed bycreatures to the Creator v.as delivered to married men of St. John the Evangelist Church congregation last evening by Rev. Matthew Mulvey, O. ene of the Dominican missioned engaged in conducting a four weeks' mission here. The service was the second of the evening devotions for married men of the parish and the attend ance was even larger than on the preceding evening, which was held to be encouraging.

Father Mulvey called attention to the many favors that mankind has received from the hand of the Almighty and contrasted this generosity with the Ingratitude which creatures show In return. Rev. Domlnick Morris led In recitation of the rosary and delivered a brief instruction on the significance of this prayer. The mission masses at 5:30 and 7 o'clock In the morning are being well attended by the men, also. XANTICOKE BUS CO.

ASKS FOR FRANCHISE. Harrisburg. Oct. 20. A certifi cate to operate a bus line between Nan ticoke and the Polish Slovak cemeteries in Newport township, Luzerne county, is asked of the Public Service Commission in an application filed today by the Nantlcoke Public Service Company.

Expert repair work done on all electric motors up to 2 horse power, such as mine drill motors, wash ing machine motors, vacuum cleaners and Frigid aire motors. All work guaranteed. STACKHOUSE AUTO ELECTRIC CO. Wyoming at 4th St. JUDGE'S alia MeVll Bats cleaned and rebtocsed.

Lace Curtains, Blankets and Comforts FENW1CK OIL STEAM dlna ring enlistment rinf Meny other strict end price CTOBER Days are diamond days also days of smart fall weddings. Foretold with a beautiful diamond engagement ring. Sealed with a slim circlet of platinum or gold jeweled or engraved. Both styled by TRAUB a Genuine Orange Blossom. Our stock is complete with the smart new fall designs.

Jewelers Diamond Merchants 47 No. Main 47 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO MEET Washington, Oct. 20. A call for the Republican National Committee to meet here probably Dec. 15 is to be issued within a few days by Sen ator Simeon D.

Fess, chairman. This meeting may elect a new national chairman. Fess will retire when the President is ready to change as he took the aslsgnment on a temporary basis. Mark L. Requa, new Republican committeeman from California, and Henry M.

Robinson, Los Angeles banker, are under consideration. The National committee meeting will signalize the official opening of preparations for the campaign to reelect President Hoover. The meeting will decide where the 1932 national convention is to be held. Cleveland and Chicago are regarded as leading prospects. 70 rs i wed.

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KEEP YOU DRY THIS WINTER ia5 BABBITT'S SPECIAL Per Gallon WE HAVE $100,000 TO LOAN AT A LOW RATE OF INTEREST $2.10 Weekly Repays 104 Loan in 56 Weeks. 16c Rebated Weekly for Prompt Also Stormtight Moore's Roof Coating and Metalic Roof Paint Phone f3 58 1969 Main St. The Paint Store Selling the Sane Paint for 30 Years. ifi.