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IS FTREB SATURDAY THE GAZETTE MAY 29, 1915.: PAQETHBEfl St V. in COMFIDEKIGE Three Million Dollars belonging to people of Pittston and vicinity deposited in this bank tells the story better and more emphatically than we can tell it, of the confidence reposed in the SAVINGS BANK 3 per cent interest paid on accounts of $1.00 or more. pugs Of Ther union SAVING peoples BANK 1st pens yime ftiiiKuIiK mteivu. iwiiMfiK. ife 5 If you did not receive a check this year for your vacation, the smile worn by the members receiving Vacation Society'checks today would certainly influence you to join our new society at once.

you doif Believe it, try Answers to Questions $15 Suits $7.48 Think now of vacation needs here's your opportunity to buy a serviceable, attractive and stylish suit at a ridiculously low price. Suits that were $15 are now only $7.48. Suits of serge, of gabardine, of stunning checkered materials in the modes of the moment. Note the good workmanship and fine finish of these garments. $20 Suits $10.98 Don't fail to see these splendidly fascinating values suits of gabardine, of fine men's wear serge, of covert and smart checks the season's heit styles the fashionable colors.

Dqesn't cost you anything but the time it takes' to look them over and you'll probably find the very suit you want at half the price you expected to pay. What Is (lit urHist of tin Society? The purpose is to help you and others accumulate a fund for Vacation. everybody pay Hie same. each No The payments are different 1 1 1 form, as per schedule outlined. rown Talk and Events in and About Pittston City.

A DAUGHTER WAS BORN TO Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nagle, of Mill street, yesterday. A MARRIAGE LICENSE WAS granted today to Perry H. Yaw and Miss Maude Williams, of West ritts tcn.

AS MONDAY WILL BE OBSERV ed in Pittston as Memorial Day, all 3f the banks will be closed on that day. THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIA tion will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Members are asked to note the change in the day. JAMES ROACH REPRESENTEE St. John's High, has asked Mayor Donnelly to have a race track at the new city park.

The Pittston High school has also made a similar request to the mayor. i THE MEN OF ST. JOHN'S FAR ish of the Porth Griffith district will hold an important meeting next Tuesday evening at 8:15 in Socal's Hall, on Main street. Important business is to le discussed. MEMBERS OF THE PITTSTON Male Glee Society.

nr ramisted to assemble at Eagle Hose house on Mon day morning at to rehearse for Memorial Day exercises at Pittston Cemetery. HOLIDAY HOURS WILL BE OB served at Pittston Postoffice on Mon day, in commemoration of Memorial Day. The stamp windows will be (pen from 10 to 11 a. m. One delivery will be made by the carrieis.

The money order and registry depart nients te closed all day. AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE Junger Maennerchor, of Scranton, who will attend the German singing competitions in Brooklyn next week r.re the following from this city: Harry Morgan and sun, Jacob Henry, of Pittston, and Pdward Thomas, of West Pittston. The party will leave Scranton tomorrow noon. THE REGULAU MONTHLY Social of the Sunshine Bible class of the Yatesville M. E.

church was held last evening in the Sunday school room. An interesting programme of recitations and song was given and remarks were made byv Mrs. Sarah Cochrane, president of the class, and ly Rev. G. H.

Prentice. Refreshments ere served. THE COURT TODAY PERMITTED a transfer of the liquor license "of Adam Wascavage, 105 South Main street, this city, to Charles Wiakasz nie, also of Pittbtcn. The police raided the place one Sunday, about a month ago, and arrested the proprietor and several men who were drinking beer. Wascavage was fined and held for court.

ALL MEMBERS OF ST. JOSEPH society of St. Mary's Assumption church, are requested to meet in the school house at 9.30 Sunday morn infi to form a Guurd of Honor for the children who are to receive their first Holy Communion. It Is also requested that the wear their badges. G.

J. Wachs, secretary. BROWNTOWN DISTRICT OF THE I.oly Name Society will have a novelty entertainment the second Monday in June. The affair will be hffkl in the school yard. A string of electric lights will be laid to furnish illumination and an organ will be placed on an improvised platform to be erected in the yard.

A good programme is being arranged for the affair. MR. AND MRS. M. F.

SACKS WILL leave tomorrow morning for an automobile trip to New York City. They will make the trip in Mr. Sack's handsome new Pierce Arrow car. It is a 1616 model five passenger, 48 horse power car, with divided seats and Pullman upholstering, and has all the very latest appliances and attachments, even to im electric cigar What will happen If I do not keep up niv payments? Should you lie forced to discontinue for leason at any. time, at the end of fifty weeks you will pet a check for all you have in.

but without interest. I become a member of more lliuu one form? Yes; you can one or more, What would happen if I lost my receipt turd? As we have a complete record of the payments of each member we will pay your share to you whether you have the card or The card is of value to you only for the purpose of verifying our records. $5 SKIRTS $2.98 Fine Shadow Poplin Skirts, so nice for that shirtwaist skirt you've been needing. Smart style, good materials and well made it's an oppprtunity not to be neglected good assortment of sizes. What You Pay In Beginning: June 1, 1915 Form 1 L' Pay 1c the first week, 2c the second week, and lc additional to each deposit for 50 weeks.

Form 1 1 Pay 50c the first week and 2c less each week for 50 weeks. Form 2 1' Pay 2c the first week and 2,: additional to each deposit for 50 weeks. Form 2 1 'ay SI the first week and 2c less each week for 50 weeks. Form 5 1' Pay 5c the first week and 5c addi tional to each for 50 weeks. deposit Form the nrst less each weeks.

Pay $2.50 and 5c week for 50 Form 25 1 a 25c each week for 50 weeks. Form 50 Pay 50c each week 50 weeks. Form 100 3 Pay $1.00 each week for 50 weeks. CHURCH NOTICES. Broad Street Mctliofiist Protestant Cliurtli Rev.

S. J. Dorlon, pastor: Service of prayer at 10 a. Robert Wallace, leader. Morning service at 10:30, subject of sermon, "The Stones of Memorial." Sunday school at 12 o'clock.

Senior Christian Endeavor; p. m. Evening service at i o0, subject of sermon. "The Kings Ar If Does any paid Cun not. $8 COATS $4.98 of ered serge, covert and check materials a varietv of excellent styles to choose from each one a remarkable bar gain.

And every wardrone de mands a smart top coat season particularly. this PAY it. i. i A K1 Bring in Your Watch 'ipd. have it repaired an unreliable timepiece is as much tp be avoided as untrustworthy companion.

Give Personal Attention to Repair Work. W. Yasccn 15 North Main. TS Hdl ftHOP Men's Straw Hats and Furnishings for MEMORIAL DAY Panamas $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8 Straws $1.50 to $4.60. Silk Shirts Silk Hosiery Belts Silk Caps Gauze Underwear B.

V. D. Underwear Porus Knit Underwear Sport Shirts Tennis Shirts Do your buying Saturday. Store closed all day Memorial Day. James Smiles 10 North Main St.

Open for Business As Usual With a Complete Stock of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry. Etc. Watch and Jewelry Repairing Attended to With Promptness and Care. J. A.

LEWIS Jeweler, 18 North Main Street. Corcoran 28 N. Main Street The Shop Where the Correct Decoration Day Come From Straw Hats Panamas Silk Shirts Crepe Neckwear Silk y2 Hose Munsing Union Suits Sport Shirts Oxhide Belts with your initials Soft Collars, 7 Styles and if you're going away we have the good sturdy bags or suit cases to pack them in for your trip. Let Us Insure Your New Automobile Against Fire, Theft, Liability, Property Damage and Collision; foster nwimi Tog Pooplcs Savings Union arid Corner Main and Water Streets PITTSTON, PA. Friday evening at 7:30.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Clinic li. Wood street Lev. Edward Kraus, pastor: Trinity Sunday. Regular divine services in charge of th pastor.

German service at 10 a. Engli. at p. Sunday school at p. m.

catechetical instruction at p. Luther Bible class Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Welsh Baptist Clmroli. Oak and La pator: it.ln Brotherhood praye; meeting, at 10 a. m.

the pastor will preach on the subject, ''The House of God. the Place of Real Joy;" 11:30 a Sunday school; preaching serv i ice at 6 p. subject, "A Call to I Search the Records." First Baptist Church. Water street Rev. L.

E. Catlin, pastor: Men's prayer meeting at 10 a. preaching by the pastor at 10:30, theme, "The Fruitage 'of Heroism;" regular meeting of the Bible school at 11:15 a. V. P.

at 6:30, topic, "The Baptist Fleet." (Conquest Meeting) leader, Sylvester Hines. At the pastor will preach on the theme, "Thy Sins are Forgiven Tuesday evening I "Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow? Who hath contentions? Who hath babblings? Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine." "Look not upon the wins when it is red, when it giveth its color in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At tha last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder." Proverbs 23:29 32. Take Out What You During May 1916 At the end of 50 weeks you would have on deposit the foil owing amounts plus 3 per cent interest: FORM 1 $12.75 FORM 1 $12.75 FORM 2 $25.50 FORM 2 $25.50 FORM 5 $63.75 FORM 5 $63.75 FORM 25 $12.50 FORM 50 $25.00 i FORM 100 $50.00 Italian 'Presbyterian Church Rev. J.

W. Vavola. pastor: Religious service, tomorrow, at 1:30 with sermon by the pastor on: "Monument! che non Sgretolai Sunday School at 2.4 o'clock. First Methodist F.pi.'0ul Omit'li ISev. Louis' E.

Van Hoesen, Ph. pastor: The Methodist Brotherhood will meet Sunday morning at I': 30. Preaching by the pastor Sunday morning at 10:30 and evening at 7:30. Mornipg subject. "The Men in Blue; What They Did; and Our Responsi bility." Evening subject, "If Jesus Came 10 Pittston." Sunday school.

1 45 Epworth League Sunday even ing, 6:30. The newly organized Sun oay school orchestra of ten pieces Will begin its work in the Sunday school tomorrow. All the services of the Lord's day should Ik well at tended. SOLDIERS OF THE WARS programme was as follows: Opeivng nong, "The Red, White and Blue," School. Salute to the Flag, Primary Chll oren.

Salute to the FUig, I'nper Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Martin McGlynn. Song. "Christian's Good night," Mls. Judge's Pupils. Concert Recitation, Miss Blewitt's ItipUs.

Reading. "When War Shall Be No J.ore," Margaret Finnan. Concert Recitation, "Stars and Battle's pupils. Song, "The Star Spangled Banner," School. Concert Reading, "The Blue und tbe Cray," Seventh Grade pupils.

Song, "They will never march Miss pupils; Salute to the Flag, Miss Blewitt'fi rtipils. Address by Rev. J. W. Vavolo.

Address by Secretary Joyce. Address by John Allan, City Com missioner. Address by Comrade Olnisteud. Address by Comrade Morrow. Address by Mr.

Scheetz. Closing Song School: PIHSTON CIFY SUED FOR $25,000 DAMAGES Twenty live thousand damages are asked in a trespass suit, filed by Kae Sanuta and hir husband, Michael, of Pittston, against Pittston City. In March, 1914. Mrs. Sanuta fell on the icy pavement en utler street, thlf rity, and broke br arm and wa otherwise hurt.

The city is charged with negligence. Attorney Joseph F. Cohan represents the plaintiffs. REMANDF.D AFTER HEARING. Accused of attempting to commit a criminal a ssault upon Mary Beil eskl.

Bertha Mnrhef and Helen Honlz. children, of Wyoming, Levi Miller and Arthur McCloskey were given a habeas corpus before Judg! StrauS3 today and remanded without a reduction in the hail. The children range in age from 10 to l.t years. rows. Weekly prayer service oiiiirange streets licv.

W. u. Thomas, Wednesday evening at 1'roDa tioners' class meeting on Friday at 7:30. The Junior Christian Endeavor meeting on Saturday at 3 p. m.

A cordial invitation to all to attend these services. First Presbyterian Chuivli Iiroal street. Rev. Richard A. Rinker.

pas tor: Worship of God and Bible scnool tomorrow at 10:30 a. m. and evening worship at 7:30. Pastor's class for young communicants at 7 p. in.

Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. You lire welcome to all these si rvices. First Coiigregatioiial Church La Grange street Rev. J. V.

Stephens, pastor: Public services will commence tomorrow at 9:30 with prayer and praise. Preaching services at 10 a. m. and 6 p. m.

Bible study at 11:30. Monday 7:30, men's prayer meeting; Tuesday 7:30, Brotherhood Bible class will meet with the Bible class at the Y. M. C. Wednesday 7.30.

mid week prayer and praise service Thursday evening, Miss Dorothy WeHlver, a graduate of Wheaton College, Norton, will read a play in three acts entitled. "The Rose of Plymouth Town." The indications are favorable for a large audience to greet tnis talented impersonator on her first professional visit to her old home town; the Band of Hose will meet Issued by rRtSUYrEHIAX BOARD OF TEMPEIANCEf Conestoga Pittsburgh, l'a. 3 1. Trices Post Paid On Good Paper, Full Set of 20. 16x22, for 25c Assorted per 100, 91.00.

Order hy Number. Regular midweek prayer service Wed The speakers at the memorial ex nesday evening. A cordial invitation ercises conducted yesterday after to all. noon in the Fort school were Yatcsvllli M. Church.

G. H. i Rev. J. V.

Vavolo, City Commissioner Prentice, pastor. Sunday school all Ji hn Allan, Secretary' James A. Joyce 1:30. preaching at 2:30, topic. "A1 Comrade Olmste.

id. Comrade Morrow Modern Version of the Tale Concern 1 and William Scheetz. The complete DAY Heart Duease Almost Fatal tp Youof Qirl Hy when tldrtewi mw Id. wm trlckm hrt trottbto. wu bad bad to plae htr nr a window could ftt fatr.

brMtk. Ob doctor ekild. oho Is llkotr to fell dwd any A frtnii told mo Dr. UOmT Hout RosMdy k4 nrod bor tetbor. I triad It, Mi ho bocaa to tm proTO.

Sbo took a groat many bot Um. but aho Is parol to mo to day, a fat. rosy cheeked Mo on can Imaclno th confidence I hav in Dr. Mllaa Heart Remedy." A CANON, Worth, Ho. The unbounded confidence Mr.

Canon has in Dr. Miles' Heart Rem edy is shared by thousands et others who know its value from experience. Many heart disorders yield to treatment, if the treatment is right 'If you are bothered with short breath, fainting; spells, swell ing of feet' or ankles; pains about the heart and shoulder blades, pair pitation, weak and hungry spells. you should begin using Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy at once.

Profit by the experience of others while you may. Dr. Mllea' Haart Ramaay la sold and guaranteed by all drugflat. MIUBttSXeOiCAl. BlkhaHlllSti PERSONAL MENTION Miss Elizabeth Howell, of Montgomery street, West Pittston, Is entertaining Miss Dorothy Page, of Scranton.

Mrs. Otto Stephens, of Colorado. Mrs. H. 1.

Fell, of Wilkesbarre, were guests at the home of Mrs. II. Uader, of Wood sireei, yesterday. Mrs. Joseph Helml and son, Bernard, have returned home after spend ir a few days with Mrs, G.

R. Murphy, of Ithaca, N. Y. Joseph Kizls, the undertaker, and Charles Motiskias have prone to Mt. Clemens, where they will spend several weeks.

Mr. Kizis has not been in good health for some time. Mr. and Mrs. John McCawley, of Landon street, entertained a number i'f young people at their home last evening in honor of their daughter.

Marie, whose birthda Anniversary fell i yesterday. Musical numbers were given by the guests and there were olher diversions to make the evening pleasant. Luncheon was served. At the New York Yacht Club Mon evening. May 24.

Dr. K. X. Cat penter gave a dinner in honor of the engagement of his niece, Marjorn. Carpenter Sanford.

of New York City and Orienta I'oint, to Attorney Thomas A. Butkiewicz, of Nanticoke. The wedding will take place in June in St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. Ex Lieut.

Governor and Mrs. L. A. Watres of Scranton, have issued invitations for the marriage of their i.iece. Miss Gertrude Caroline Lovell, to Cole Brltton Price of Scranton.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 17. at 5: SO, at the Watres At home cards lead after November at 2321 North Washington avenue, Scranton. A card party will be held in the Visiting Nurse Rooms, on South Main street, on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, June 3. The committee, consisting of Mrs. James Lan gan, Mrs.

C. K. Trumbower. Mrs. M.

A. Pord, Mrs. T. A. Mogan, Mrs.

J. J. Mc Guire and Mrs. Samuel May. met List evening and uerfeeted arramre ments.

Mrs. P. A. O'Eoyle presided. It was pointed out that by holding the social in the spacious rooms would mean a big saving und would eliminate practically all the expense.

The social Is in Keeping with a series of monthly affairs to raise money for tt.e Association. Tables will be provided for brite, euchre and 500. Prizes will be given both in the afternoon and evening. Refreshments will be served. The' players will be expected' to pay 50 cents each, and the other guests to give a silver offei Flowers und Potted Plunts For Sale.

All kinds and best stock. Moderate prices. Frank Borzell. 144 Market near St. John's Cemetery.

It Wine a Healthful Drink It is the fruit acids such as tartaric, pectic, tanic. In pure wines that make it such a fine summer drink. Dr. Garrison says: "I have found that thn. ie who drink wines are not so subject to fevers and other summer ills as those who drink other This is one reason why so many physicians prescribe and so many families use Speer's wines diluted.

with wafer in warm weather. ing Two Ancient Lovers." epworth League at 7:30. All veterans and sons of veterans are cordially invited toi attend the afternoon service at 2:30. St Episcopal Church, Rev. S.

Fzra Nelkirk, rector: Holy Com 1 munion at o'clock. service and sermon at 10:30. Sunday school at. 11:15. Evening service at 7:30.

Kane's Chocolate The Chocolate That Draws the Trade KANE'S Chocolate Su la lias always been good. It is better now than ever. We li.tve found a new way for making our syrup that holds the full rich flavor of the chocolate as it is found in the concentrated form, the finished Soda being rich, smooth and delicious. Next time vbii want 'a soda, trv KANE IMPROVED CHOCOLATE. Ye believe you will like it better than any you have ever tasted.

I NEW YORK MARKET. Reported daily by Brooks Com pany, Spruce street, fecranion. 35 36 66 I 51 51 44Hi 46 641 65U i American Can 36 9j Amal. Copper 65Vil Amer. Car '62141 Amer.

Locomotive i 46kl American Smelting 65 Anaconda Copper. 31 VI. Atchison 9914 Baltimore Ohio. I 12 30TM 31 99 '72 72 35 V4 88', 881 Canadian i'ucilic. .11 56 Central Leather 30 Mil.

St. P. 89 Colo. Fuel Iron. 3d I 30 30 I Distillers' Secur 1614 I 15V 16Hl 24; 25U.

Hrie 25T4! 24 Krle. 1st pfd i 3', '39HI 39 fit. Northern pfd. il 16 1 6 1 1 Inter. Metro 23 21 Til 22 94 Inter.

Metro, pfd. Kansas Cltv So Lehigh Valley Mo. Kan. Texas. Mbrtiri Pacific Nutimml Lead N'.

V. Central Northern Pacific. Penn'a Kailroad Pressed Steel Car. Heading 78 i 711 73 25'ij 2514! 2514 11 11 114! 11 60 60 60 84: 84 K' 84 Vs 104 107 44' 44 44 'i 27 14 27 2714 Kep. Iron Steel Chi.

It. 1. Itubher Pacific' 181J! 17' 1814 63 14' 63 6314 Southern Pacific. Southern Hallway Union Pacltic. I'.

S. Steel I'. S. Steel, pfd. Wabash 88 87, 88 16V 16V 16 120 'li5U 126H 54V 53V 54 106Vl06VlOesl 'i 1 'i Western 66V 65 Westinghouse 3K' 92 tin Is 93 Woolworth 102 'Si 102 Curb.

International Salt 2.1 Jim Butler 78 Nipissing 53i Mi () DECKDEXTS ESTATES. Letters of administration were grunted to Bertha Mayo, of 514 North I Main street, Duryea. in the estate of W. J. MayoU.it.

.1 Th. i 1 i I KANE'S PHARMACY 20 South Main Street. IN EVERY WAY PITTSTON'S BEST DRUG STORE. iritt i Hirtt in ni Bank Building estnte is valued at 4 KdMMi..

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