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THE PITTSTON GAZETTE DECEMBER 1,1916 PAGE THREE FRIDAY TEDHiGK STREET WOMAN LOCAL GLEANINGS! DAY LAST THE We Will Not Receive Any Money in Payment of Christmas Speedily En Route 'What will you ive" the same "old perplexing uuestion arises asain just as last year. We make a specialty of helping you to select the riKht Rift. Come in and see our selections made For the married couple For the Bachelor For the ouiif! irl For the Young IiU1 For the Baby For tiraiiilpu ami for Giaiulmu. You can finrt Tiere a sift which will he and as cheap as $1.00. CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB Accounts After Tuesday, December 5, 1916.

'MAKE YOUR FINAL PAYMENTS TODAY. For Making Payments In Our Christmas Club IS DECEMBER 9, 1916 No Payments Accepted After That Date. The First National Bank Pittston, Pa. 7 SB lleliverv SrttlALS kahe's DRUG STORE THE DEPENDABLE DRUG STORE in Groceries, fresh Fruit Vegetables FOR SATURDAY Potatoes, Bu Granulated Sugar, 13 lbs 1.00 Finest Creamery Butter, per lb. 41c Sugar Cured Ham, per lb.

vV 21c Fine Celery, bunch 15c Lettuce, bunch i 7c Radishes, bunch 5c Green Onions, bunch 7c Head Lettuce, head 8c Parsley, bunch 5c Fresh Spinach, lb 10c Whole Cocoanuts, each 12c Spanish Onions, lb 5c Sweet Potatoes, per lb. 4c 10 lbs. 35c Tokey Grapes, lb 10c Malaga Grapes, lb 18c Extra Fancy Canberries, lb 13c, 2 lbs. for 25c Carrots, Parsnips, Beets, Turnips, 10 lbs 30c Rutabaga, liu 95c To keep Holiday business at homo we made up our minds that the town would have to be "played up" to the same standard set by ut of town merchants try to take our buyers "away from home; Realizing'' that we had the finest drug store in the Wyoming all that remained for us to do was to offer A ou the same variety of goods, and the prices. Ve hope you will believe us when we say that Ave tried hard to surpass all other merchants in the variety "'of the goods we purchased, and' that we succeeded in doing so is attested by the grand display of French and English Iv oryvRalston Hand Painted China, Leather Goods, Stationery, Kodaks, Cigars, Candy, that we now have on display for your inspection.

Pittston is not a small town, except to those who think so and act the part, and we Avill not be guided in our efforts by any other belief than that it is possible to do as much business in Pittston with the same line of goods as can be done elsewhere. So we invite, you to come in and look around, whether you buy or not. Our display is well worth seeing, and our prices will sureiy surprise you. BOTH PHONES will start a Bank Account iAm Alii Xmas nkinClub and have next Christmas. BROS EVANS I i Kane's Pharmacy South Main Street Next to Miners Savings Bank AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS Mrs.

Janet Anderson, wife of James Anderson, of Tedrick street, died yesterday afternoon at four o'clock after a brief Illness. The deceased was a native of Scotland, but had resided in this country for many years. Her husband and four children survive." also her mothei Mrs. James Bell, of this city, and the following brothers and sisters: William Bell, of Scotland; Hugh Bell, of Johnstown; Thos. Bell.

of Salt Lake City; Aiexanaer uen. ui Castle Gate, Utah; Mrs. Walter Wil liams of this city; Mrs. vvm. tsriuon, of Scotland; Mrs.

Louis James, Jean and Agnes Bell, of this clty. STREETS OF ATHENS London, Dec. 1. A slight outbreak of riotinir on the streets of Athens, with the firing of several shots, ap I'aiently without casualties was re ported tn an Kvemng rewn aispaicn from the Creek capital today. Quiet Wat? restored.

Admiral Fournet is expected to land strong detachments of Allied force to wutch the Allies interests there. THREE MEN KILLED AS TRAIN HITS MOTOR Hammond. Dec. 1. Three New York Central employes were instantly killed at C.lbson, near here shortly after noon today.

They re ridiim' an electric "speedev" when struck by Michigan Central Kx press ti ain. The dead: Oscar 'Johnson, road mauter. Milton Wertz, caiiienter foreman, George Toney, trackwalker. CARS UNEFFEC1E i Mi U'ifplpSS. 1 i it itiuh mnrpil cars have been un able to stop tne lanure oi aciaciviiig masses of the Allied foi ces in Dobrud tnilnv'u ririnl statement declared The attack was centered against the left wing of the Bulgarian forces.

Two of the English armored cars were destroyed before the German barri cades. BUCHAREST EVACUATION IS REPORTED BY ROME Koine. Dec. 1. Evacuation Bucharest bv the civil population and preDuralions for a desperate resistance to the expected German assault are occupying tho Boumaman authorities, according to a dispatch today to the Idea Naionale.

I. l.KAl'S J'ltOM TO KSC.XI'I'. Al'TO ATTKXTIOX! I I To PSrlllH! the peiwistei advances of man with whom she was riding. Miss Aunt ltodg ers, 21, and pretty, leaped from a swiftly moving automobile in Fair mount i' irk today and was seriously in lured The girl was found uu tontfcioiis by policemen. 'HON I SI I'I'TIA I Cornelius Cronin.

of Ibis city, and Miss Adelc Sinn. 184 Broad street, were married on Wednesday evening at the. bride's home, by Bev. Kd Hi il pi. 'tor of St.

John's Lutheran Church. The couple were unattended. The bride wore a blue coat suit with pictnrtc hat. OF MltS. Mi ll The funeral of Mrs.

Anna Mcllalc, one of 1 ittston's oldest and best known who passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness, will take dace Monday morning from the Inline of her daughter. Mrs. Martin Goldt n. 231 Xi.rth Main street. Death was due to complications.

Mcllale lived on Chapel street. ITppor I'ittston, for the last 40 years. When her condition prew critical, she was removed lo the home of her daughter, where, desp.ie medical aid and attention, she passeu peacefully away. She was one of the lirst 'of Church Hill, now Chapel street and up to Ihe time or illness, took an active, interest ir. St.

church, where she was a devout menibei. A requiem mass will be suntr In St. John's church. Monday morning at 0.30 o'clock and inrerment will be made in St. John's cemetery.

Mrs. Mc Hale's husband, dietl. several yea I'M aero. The following sons and daughters survive: Michael Mc Hale, veteran of the Spanish American war and captain of Co. C.

T. A. also Kdward. John, Mrs. Thomas Allcrdyce and Mrs.

Martin Golden; also by llv? following sisters: Michael Cosjrove. Mrs. Kllcn llai Mrs. I'a" and Mrs. John Brown.

MI.MOIt ASKS Ten thousand dollars damages uro asked in an action in trespass filed todav by Michael Kupris nitaiiut tne LehiKh Valley Coal company. The plaiiilil'f was employed by the defendant at. the Franklin colliery and was injured by a fall of rock on Deccm be'r 4. 1 I 5. He claims tiiat he noii fled the officials that the place vhere he worked was unsafe, but neveirtheless aviis directed to Icon imje his employment in the location.

ASKET BALL State Armory MONDAY, DEC. 4 SCRANTON PITTSTON (initio Calli'il nt Dancing Mutle by Elllt OrehHtra General Admission 25c. IMPORTANT Notice to Advertisers. Gazette advertisers are requested to send in their copy for ads. as early as possible.

It is impossible to guarantee changes the same day if copy is received after 9:30. a. m. THK PITTSTON" MALE GLEE society will meet for rehearsal this evening at o'clock sharp. OV AND AFTKif DEC.

3 ALL. 1 hiladclphia Sunday newspapers will ciwt li in all cities outside of iladelphia. rn: conceiit tjik MUSl cal clubs of Union College, Schenec taily. X. takes place this evening in the Century Club, Scranton.

The price of tickets is 50 cents. Law Bow nun, of this city is a member of the CTHK FUNERAL SERVICES OF Miss Clara Howell will be held in the home, 215 Wyoming avenue, Monday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. Dr. Barnes. Interment private in Pittston Cemetery.

JUDOE FULL Ell HAS FIXED Monday morning at ten o'clock for the habeas corpus hearing for the two West Pittston men charged with attempting to abduct girl employe of the Hitchner Biscuit Co. A SOCIAL WILL BE HELD AT the home of George Gill, on Butler street, this evening, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Methodist Protestant Church, and all members ana tneir friends are cordially inviteit to atienu. THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING Pay Supper of St. Joseph's Society of Mary's Assumption Church, held Ji.it evonina in the State armory, was attended by 1,500 people and was a great social and financial success. supper was served, in the basement and there was dancing on the main floor, to music by Waehs' orchestra.

PERSONAL Miss Anna Golden, of James street, is visitinir friends in Binghamton, N. Y. Mrs. Fred. Santsche, of Akron, is visiting her father, Daniel Connell, of Center street.

Miss Marie Donnelly, of Pine street, has returned to Baltimore to resume her studies as a student nurse. William Strenjr, who is attending private school in New York City, is spending a few days at his home on William street. The Misses Sweeney, of Xafus street, have returned to their home after being entertained by the Lendrum family, of Wilkesbarre. Miss Anna B. Barrett, a student at the Savage school.

New York City, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barrett, of Pine street. She lias as her KUOf Miss Collahan i school chum. and Mrs.

John S. Owens, of ThsinUwfrivinn with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. It. C.

Owens, ot Oregon, air. j. is secretary and business agent for the American Federation of Labor in Cleveland and has been in Baltimore attending the National Labor Convention. COMMITTED1 TO ASY1A fter a commission composed of Dr. Stanley Ihe'pfistin physician.

Attorney George HowortH and John C. Coons adjudged John hnertch, or Hazleton. insane. Judge uuer oroer kcI him committed to the Danville In sane Asylum. Your Xmas Gifts Now is the time to start thinking of what would be nicest and best to give.

By calling and looking over our complete line of the newest patterns in Jewelry and Silverware, Cut Glass, Ivory Sets, Watches and Diamonds, it will be very easy to set your mind on what would be suitable. Call and look over our most complete line. J. FREED JEWELER 75 North Main Street GO TO GREENLAND'S If you want Groceries of first class quality and moderate price. Our aim is to satisfy our customers Give us a tri'al'and be convinced.

PRICES FOR SATURDAY Butter from local creamer eries, pound 41c Strictly Full Cream Cheese 25c 13. Lbs. Sugar $1.00 Eggs, per dozen 40c A Good Rice, 4 Lbs. for. 3 Lbs.

Snaps 25c Try a pound of our "Old Fort" Coffee at 22c Or 5 pounds for $1.00 The quality will surprise you. Swift's Smoked Sliced Bacon, 1 lb. box. 36c Large Juicy Grape Fruit. 4 for Extra Large Grape Fruit, 3 for Sweet Florida Oranges, 15 for 25c A Quart Jar of Olives 30c 7.

Broad Street. Next to Miners' Bank. 18888 New Haven "Sil SS V. Central 1 8 1 07 4 O. Ai I 3414! 33 At West '142 58 llOS' 33 an 57 i 84 I'acific 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1'enn.

Itailroad 57 l'ressod Steel 85 83 Beading 1 1 1 1 112 S8 Iron Ai S8 4l 8 7 Bock Island 38 '4! 37 Ilubber S7! fi5.jj Southern imi 08 Southern 2 27 t'nion I'acific 1 48 1 47 S. Steel C. S. Steel fd Wabash 15Ts' 15 37 i tiO'. i i I 28 .147 1125 1122 15 1101 63 140 i 48 Western L'nion lOl'i lOl V4 WestiuKhouse 62 'i Woolworth 14(1 il4t Vir.

Car. Chem 1 4ii 4S THK IOKAI, XMAS CilI We have it. Call and select Kmbos sed Stationei y. Your friends will appreciate it. SDec.15.

A 55 10 1'ltIXTliltY ix Divoitci ACTION IS NOT ACTKKKS. Cincinnati. Dec I. The Xan i'iitteison mentioned in the divorce suit by Viola Dillingham against 1 Yank Diliinghani, now in court hei is not the actress of that name, formerly pi ominent in Ziegfeld shows. AM DORDAY HIGHEST QUALITY AND LOWEST PRICE SHOE STORE IN THE CITY.

SAMUEL M0SM0WITZ'. MRRrtvrmcsTeiN MAIN St 55 H. W. Yaseen The Reliable Jeweler 15 North Main Pittston, Pa. "tHA.N'KSCII V'IN(1 DAY WAS MADK is pleasant as possible for the patients in PiLtston Hospital.

A chicken was serveo. wy Nearly Sixtylfears Duffy! Has Promoted I HAT SHOP 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 aQJLlLC0 0 0 0 UMBRELLAS For i Christmas Gifts i For Men, Women and Children Our line is the "Gans" Make. They are "Born in Bal timore, and raised 7 everywhere" Make your selections 1 now and have them set aside for you 4 Another leader in the Gift Line is travel ing Bags. A Big li 9 Line to select i from i i James Smiles I SHOP EARLY Our stock is now complete in every department and we would advise to do your Shopping Early JEWELERS 18 NORTH MAIN STREET Ii. V.

R. D. I A m4 Erie Watch Inspector TIIK DIOVFLLO KiAll IS A I'OHTO ItU'AX Anil We Sell It For A MCKKIi. KANE'S ACiF.XCV. cm ah htokics Next lo Minors' Hank.

jl a. a i NEW 1'OKK MARKET. h'tirnished daily by Brooks Spruce street. Scranton. December 1 lit 103 i 76 i 7i Amir.

Beet Sugar 1 OS American Can 2 7 I Amer. Car AL 7 fe American Ice 2794 I Amer. Locomtive. iMM ai SS HO Vis A merlcu Smelting: 1 11 7 1 1 5 1 1 1 6 American Sugar 1 6 Mt 1 1 1 6 (116 Am. Anaconda 1 2 1 7 1 1 a 7 SJSf'it US" lOH 'AjUlSI jilOKis 77 76 '41 7 7N, 87 S6 SB's Atchison Baldwin Baltimore Ai Ohio.

Bethlehem ,6 'l) li i S5 I So I X5 jiiniiios naio B. It. Canadian i'acific. Central Leather. Chesa.

Al Ohio. Chi Creat West. i 67 Tii 68 li 14 14 Mil. Al St. Colo.

Fuel Iron. I Consolidated Del. Ac Hudson Denver ltlo Distillers' Secur, Krlo Krie, 1st )fd Krie, 2nd jjfd fU. Northern fd. Inter Metro Kansas City So.

Lackawanna Lehigh Valley Mo. Kan. Tex. I 4 i 57 135 H51 9 3 5. i 33 f.

f.OVi 135 135 151 1 1 51 18 i in 43 43 38 'i r.3 43 53 .1 43 42Vii 42 '117 18 18 IS 2 5 26V4 238 81 '4! 82 .1 8i 7' ji 14V4 13941 1414 Missouri Pacific OUR SATURDAY Squirrels IIAVI because Von can Imve if XOV save. Cnmc in ami let us slum yon HOW to stive. We will ive you. 'ltKK, tl lilt lo Imok so you can join our Clirislinas BanUnir Vtm pill III 5 i enls the lirsi wk, lo eiits Hie second week anil so mi. hicroasiiicr your tleposil OXLV a XICKKL a week ami in weeks you have We ls lime elubs where you liejjin Willi 1 or 2 fiils or 10 cents or l.0.

or S.VOO ami in 50 weeks have cnmiiijc lo you from to S2.0. We mid per eenl interest. Have meiiilier or your raniily join the lub. It nieiius. stuimt MOXKY mill making SI CCKSS.

You can start TODAY STAKT. THE DIME BANK i hoe Specials TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM. All our $5.00 and $5.50 Women's High Cut Lace or Button Shoes, come in Havana, Ol ETfl Brown, Patent Leather, Vici Kid or Russet, New Louis Leather Heels A REGULAR FEAST OF SHOE SMARTNESS FOR YOUNG MEN Some Uh fancy tops and beautiful perforations, all the new English lasts and new effects. Our shoes are priced from $2.00 and up FROM I I i Gazette PrmVeru I 1 jj i 2 CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT. Test us on Children's Shoes for we assure you there's perfect shoe satisfaction in the families where we attend to the shoeing of children.

SHOES AND RUBBERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Ironinij Board Cover COUPON FOUR COUPONS and 39 cents entitles the holder to an IRONING BOARD COVER with fasteners attached the greatest convenience yet offered to housewives. By mail, 44c..

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