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Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 5

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Pittston Gazettei
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THE ITTTSTON GAZETTE AUGUST 5, 1911. PJLOEfl SATURDAY A HEALTHY. A GREAT DRAMATIC TREAT G.I LEZ2I ViLfY HAPPY OLD AGE May be promoted by who The management of the Lehigh Railroad Relief Fund report that 3 the latest call for subscriptions! eenttjr cleanse the sjrrtai dow and men, when in need cl a laxative remedy, by taking a deserbpoocful of the ever refreshinz. wholesome brought In 18.295.71 from the employes. The company contributed the same amount, which, with the balance on hand when the call 'was issued, brought the total to Disbursements in the form of benefits leave a balance of $32,059.42 at the and tally beneficial Syrup of Figs FA, ana unr senna, wmcn is me only family laxative generaSy approved by the most eminent physicians, because it acts in a natural end of the fiscal year.

Under the flex ibie system adopted by the Lehigh i Valley men, they subscribe only when I there is need of increasing the fund, I instead of paying fixed dues at certain tiniea. The company doubles the sum so raised by contributing one dollar for every dollar subscribed by the ENTIRE WEEK nn A COMMENCING UWUOlfua LrS men. strengthening way and warms and tones up the internal oigaiuwkhout weakening them. noalfor the very young and themid Se aged, as it is always efficient and free from all harmful ingredients. To ahuseheitto.

THE GREAT WALLACtC THEATRE SUCCESS "ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE," Next Week, "Alias Jimmy Valen tine," at Poll's, Theater Wiikesoarre by special arrangement with Liebler Co. First Time in Stock Theatrical ly, Pittstonians will have the greatest opportunity of their lives in next week's performance of "Alias Jimmy get its beneficial effects is always necessary to buy die genuine, bearing the name of the Company California Fig Syrup Co. plainly printed on the front ot every package. PERSONAL PICKUPS Valentine." This famous dramatic offering will be presented by the popular Poll Stock company at Wilkesbarre Just as Seen For Two on Broadway in a manner that would 4o the original New York production justice. It was secured by Mr.

Poll for his Wilkes Several Members of the Original past barre house at an enormous royalty, nevertheless there will be no increase in prices for this high class olav and every one will have the opportunity of seeing it at the old scale of ten twenty and thirty cents. Prices No II one irease in 10, 20 and 30 Cento Matinees 10 and 20 Cento Much has been said and written about bank burglars in the past, newspapers undoubtedly have devoted col Special Attention Given Pittoton Orders and Theater Partieo. Vaulto Have Been Opened For Gold, Jimmy Valentine Opens One for Love and a Life. more men from Wilkesbarre than the Second of PIttston, or the third of BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN umn after column of news relative to the exploits of the fraternity who follow that vocation. When Paul Armstrong "Alias Jimmy Valentine" the play which is, to be presentd at PoM's theater next week, he more than likely picked his character from life.

"Alias Jimmy Valentine" is a play in which the principal character as the name implies, is a burglar and was adapted by Mr. Armstrong from a short story by the late O. Henry called oja "A Retrived Reformation." He is an artist in his line and that line is safe opening but different from the ordinary YeRgman" utilizes nitroglycerine; "Jlmihy" opens safes by the mere delicate touch of bis fingers. He Is magetlc and reckless and so decidedly different from the "herd" that had he gone wrong Ins moe other way he would have made his mark. You come upon him first in the warden's office in Sing, Sing, he has been sent to prison by the death bed revenge of a crook whom he threw from a rapidly moving train, the object being the protection of a lone and fair creature.

He Is later given his release from the dungeon of confinement by a charitably disposed financier and finds himself cashier of an Institution of the AT win READY FOR THE BRIGADE on the shore of 1 ake Otsego, about two miles distant from Cooperstown. Surrounded on three ids by virgin forests, its location is ideal. From aiiY point of the large camp grounds, one can see far cross, the lake, a beautiful expanse of water. Attention was called to a little patch of grass that lifts its head through the waters of the lake and marks the location of the Sunken Islands upon which once stood the "Hutter's Castle" lhaf. proved a 3afa retreat for Hutter and his daughter from pursuing Indians in the days of early civilization.

From the. grunds FITXERAL OP MICHAEL GIBBOXS. This morning, many relatives and friends of the late Michael Gibbons, who met with fatal injuries in No. 11 shaft, gathered at the family home, on West Railroad street," to pay tribute to his memory and to attend the obsequies. The cortege moved to St.

John's church, where a requiem mass was conducted by Rev. Father Golden. At the close of the services, burial was made in SI. John's cemetery. 'The pall bearers were: James Gibbons, Frank Gibhjns, Frank Heston, Andrew Melvin, Patrick Lillis, and Patrick Roach.

0 Scranton, hut this remains to be seen. The officers of the Pittston companies have been working, hard to increase the membership of their regiment and expect to make as favorable a showing as any in the brigade. W. W. REYNOLDS.

Accused of Stealing. R. K. Clinmhci'lain, of Clinton. boldly nifiisex ltticklen's Arnica Salve of stealing the ting from burns or scalds the pain from sores of nil kinds the distress from boils or piles.

"It robs cuts, corns, bruises, sprains, and Injuries of their he says, "as a hunting remedy Its equal don't exist." OnTy 5c at Peek's Apothecary Shop. WILL BE REMOVED It is announced that the Lehigh Valley Itailroad company intends to destroy Hear Mountain, at Mauoh Chunk, and in this'way the dangerous curve will be eliminated, the company, will have a more direct route to Pack erton; it will have more room for yardage and the big tunnel which would cost several million dollars will not have to 1 constructed. The LehiRh Valley owns this mountain, and leaves it to James P. Henny hoff, with the understanding that he will have the mountain destroyed within the next three years. The mathods employed means that the company will have it removed without the single expenditure of a single cent.

Contractor Bennyhoff Intend to crush some of the stone and the remainder he proposes to sell for building purposes. sort he used to prey upon. He later becomes engaged to the daughter of Jrlr. and Mrs. James Scrimgeour and children, of Wyoming avenue, are spending several days at Meshoppen.

Miss Charlotte Moran. of Scranton, Is visiting her cousin. Miss Helen Hes sion, of Union stree. Mrs. Winifred Hepler, of Union street, has returned home after visiting friends at Scwnian.

Miss Mae Donahue has returned home after spending two weeks with her cousins, the M. Dempsey, of Binghamton, N. X. Earl Keating, of Cork Lane, has gone to New Jersey to spend a week's vacation. Mrs.

Bryan McAndrew, of Market street, is seriously ill. Miss Ethel Daniels is visiting friends in Binghamton, N. Y. Misses Agnes and Josephine Powers are spending some time at Montrose and are fii.iiied iy thfir nephew, Master Austin Joyce. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas of Cornelia street, have returned home after a week's sojourn at Lake Nuan gola. Miss Citrer.il M. Tin n'. dimt her vacation in the Catskill mountains.

John McDermott has returned from a three weeks' visit in Archbald. George Lovell and son Hayden, of Port Richmond, Long Island, have been spending the week among relatives and old friends in this city. Mrs. Edward Nolan, of Railroad etreet, and Mrs. A.

Corcoran, of Sevastopol, left today for Atlantic city, where they will spend the next ten days. Miss Jennie Lennon has returned to Honesdale after a visit with Mrs. William Joyce, of Vine street. E. A.

Fltzpatrick, wife and children have retunred to their home on William street, after a vacation spent at the sea shore and New York City. Mrs. John Hall, left today" for liini'hamton, N. where she will virtt her sister, Mrs. Lincoln Lewis, tr.r a few days.

She was accompanied by Miss Ethel Daniels who will also visit friends there for some time. Anthony Murphy and wife, of Hartford, are spending two weeks mong relatives and old friends in Their early life was spent in the Oregon section of this city, but they have been residents of Hartford for the past 18 years. Mr. Murphy bays he is having the time of his life and that it does him good to get baci to a community where he sees so many familiar faces and notes the extensive improvements that have been made lit the old town since he went away. The Home correspondent of the Western Eatchman prints the following (complimentary mention of the work done in Home by Kev.

Dr. Lu. of this city, who recently returned home: "The close of the examinations, in the University of San Apollinare, 'the Maynooth of shows t'he United States well represented on the not nf laurels won in that seat of A King Who Left Home set the world to talking, but Paul Mathulka. lie always KKKI'S AT HUM the King of all Laxatives rr. King's New Life Pills and that they're a blessing to all his family.

Cure constipation, headache. Indigestion, dyspepsia. Onlv 25c at Peck's Apoflieeary Shop. the president of the bank and is then discovered by "Doyle" the detective who has unearthed enough evidence to send him back to prison for an Cab Set vice at Your Call. Any hour of the day or night, hauling of all kinds; coach hire for weddings or funerali.

8utton'g Livery; both 'phonei. other "job." But Jimmy is so clever also can be seen many other interesting points. Among them are: Mount Vision, Sleeping Lion, Three Mile Point, Hyde Bay, and Five Mile Point. A stretch of road leads from the camp ground to Cooperstown, a pietty town of 4,000 inhabitants. The two mile walk between Cooperstown and camp proves both delightful and invigorating.

A large steamer plies its way between the ttvo places every 20 minutes, and the trip was enjoyed after mess last evening by many of the boys. The main body of the brigade will leave Wilkesbarre this evening at 11:60 p. arriving here about 5 a. Sunday. Ths train will stop at the Delaware and Hudson station, Camp Major Dawson, "Jr.

(). U. A. Cooperstown, N. 5.

The advance fcuard xt the Junior Order of American Mechanics Brigade arrived here yesterday afternoon shortly after two o'clock, experiencing no difficulties enroute, and immediately preparations for the arrival of the main body of the First Brigade, which is expected early Sunday morning, i Col; Cv N. Kesser, nf the First regiment, is in charge, and under his efficient direction the camp rapidly took tangible Col. Kes ter is assisted by Major Hall, of the staff; Major Havcrly, 3rd regiment; Major Shafer, 3rd regiment; Major Buckley, 2nd regiment; Capt. De Wolf, 2nd regiment; Capt. Baldwin, 2nd regiment; Capt.

PhllHps and Capt. Blain, of the 3rd regiment. Mess was served at six o'clock, after which the men spent the remainder of the i'vening about the lake. Camp Major Dawson gives promise of being the most successful in the' history of the organization. It is located that "Doyle" Is not quite satisfied that he has the right man, so he decides to wait until he can get him with tin "goods." While the children of the bank officials were playing In the vault one of them accidentally closed the door on a little "tot" and tha only man that knew the combination was miles away.

"Jimmy Valentine'" is informed of this, he knows how to open th safe as he opened hundreds of others, 0 The work of removing mis tan ami stately mountain, which is being admired by thousands of tourists annually fom all parigof the country, will require sevral years, but it3 complete obliteration is now an assured fact, in suit of the protest of the cit Cork Lane, at Avoca, For Orphans' but he also knows if he does, it means Moosic, 12:17, and other intermediate stations along the A stand of colors has been offered as izens of the Mauch Chunk, who think another long term In prison. the regiment havinp tne largest num its removal robs the towns and vicinity of one of its brightest and most famous "Doyle" Is on the scene and ready to "nab" him, it Is only a matter of minutes now If he does not open the vault ciuick it means a life, but he has gems. ber men in and Col. Kester has set his heart upon having it. He snvs thrt the First regltyent will bring However, it is believed by some mat a noble soul and with his pap gold will be found in paying qualities ered fingers and his old delicate toiiohlwhen the mountain is penetrated a he nnens the vault fln.l snves th distance of several nunarta vei, anu child's life.

that even coal will be discovered in FOR Doyle" learns the true state of af Ms towels. Very little coal nns fairs he relents on Jimmy and leaves Vt been discovered on tne him to marry the girl he loves. This east side of the Lelnch river up to this time, but it is contended by geologists Court Judge Franck G. fiARTE Of Wilkcs Barrc, Pa. COUNTY TREASURER JAMES H.

attempted by a stockcompany and as that the Riant vein running through Polls theatre is the first one of I'anther Cree.t Valley to Tama stock houses to get the play. Mr. Pol; ls" extends to the east side ot should be highly complimented for uemsa rivei, i.ui ui his untiring efforts in giving the D1 aeP" ln coal nas emiy fh vAllev th pm been discovered in small quantities productions. The New York Press, on near East Mauch Chunk, and also in! Penn Forest townshin at considerable i learning. The diocese of Scranton has ot the most conservative of papers, the Very Kev.

Dr. Lucas, the iirst aoc r.f thonlnirv from the Catholic depths, and it is relieved that the removal of Bear Mountain will reveal abundance Of anthracite. University, Washington, w'ho tok out of forty Fori had this to say in regards to the play; A play of force, novelty anrt gripping interest: It is a noteworthy addition to American Dramatic literature." 'Alias Jimmy Valentine' Is a big winner." The management of Poll's theatre have made special arrangements to cater to Pittstonians assuring good seats to all. roy srivs fok i.M.u;i:s. Frank Mirranto, aged 15 years, of Old Forge, has Mnrted a suit in the Lackawanna rourt to recover $25,090 damages from J.

J. Jermyn, for the loss of an arm. Wirile the boy was employed in the machine fnop at the Jermyn colliery. this year the livh here. Last year Dr.

Lucas won the same degree in Canon Law. Among Roman savants one is not considered very much without the other, consequently Dr. Lucas was urged this year to return for the purpose of standing for the degree which he has just won." Mr. and Mrs. T.

M. Williams, of Searle street, entertained a party of friends on Thursday evening. Games, mu.sic and other social diversions were indulged In, and a dainty luncheon hv the hostess. Those Dre Date of Primaries Saturday, September 30th. Will Appreciate Your Vote and Support High r1 electric vacuum clean Old Forpe, his shirt sleeve caught in rm Miitwr Both phonea.

oie machi'nery and the arm was so pbadly crushed that it had to be ampu tated. IMS sent were: Anna Kilgallon, Catherine Mullery, Margaret and Beatrice Ger rity, Mary and Elizabeth Thomas, Agnes O'Hara, Mary Wall, Mar.e Loughney, Helen Ruddy and Hele Hazlington; Messrs. John McIIale James Flynn, Michael Mularkey, P. J. Mularkey, Martin Williams, Peter Ger rity, Michael Carroll.

Angus MoNea; and Thomas Hennigan. OBITUARY. This Sale offers you the very finest ready for service Clothing: in the world, at the price of common place Clothing. It's your own fault if you don't take advantage of the opportunity. We want to close out every suit, and we are willing to sacrifice on what we havS left in order to do it.

Mrs. James Mooiiey. Mrs. Julia Mooney, wife of James Mooney, an estimable resident of Market street, died this tnorning at 1:40 'clock at the family home. Mrs.

Moonev was taken ill last Sunday, bu: her condition was not regarded as serious until noon, when she was sud denly stricken with a serious attacN from which she failed to rally, pass All 020.00 Suits ing away early this morning. Mrs. All 030.00 Suits All S25.00 Suits All 022.50 Suits 019.90 016.90 014.90 Straw Hats at Half Price The season's smartest styles and best qualities: $1.00 Straws .50 1.50 Straws .75 2.00 Straws 1.00 2.50 Straws 1.25 3.00 Straws 1.50 012.90 Big All 012.00 Suite on all Big Discount on all Boys Suits. All 015.00 Suite 09.90 All 018.00 Suits 011.90 07.90 Boys' Suits. Mooney was well advanced an years.

She was a former resident of Carbon dale, her maiden name having been Miss Julia Healey. She was married in Carbondale to Mr. Mooney, and shortly after their marriage the couple came to Pittston and settled on Market BtreeH where they have lived for the past 25 years. Mrs. Mooney was a woman of kindly and generous nature, a devoted wife and mother, and a woman who will be missed In the neighborhood of her home by reason of her neighborly kindness.

She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. John's Church. Besides her husband, the following children survive: Mrs. Frank Ford, of Wilkesbarre; Margaret, Matilda, William and James, all residents or this city. Mrs.

Mooney is also survives iby two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Loftus, of Carbondale, and Mrs. Catherine 1 Kerrigan, of Providence. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. A solemn high mass of requiem will be eele bra ted in St.

John's Church and inter ment will be made in St. John's Cemetery, The values are big enough' to make them go fast, so step lively if you want to save money. You'll buy you see the goods. Come, and come quick. Shirt Bargains: $2.00 Shirts 1.50 Shirts x.

1.00 1.25 and $1 .85 75c and 50c .42 william. JfC. Jfiau ,91.

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