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DS1CM SAVE SPEND? hri. HOW THANKFUL on Fi OR we all are for the multitude of blessings which; we, have received from the Divine Providence. lilt I Z. i THE JOIN i Certainly a part. It will cane in handy to tide you over slack: times.

Besides It earns; 3 compounded semi annually. Wisely tfr other pert. Help restore good times. Make those purchases now If you are sure to need them NOW the prices are right. Interest Paid en Savings ACCOUNTS nil $1.91 Opens An Aeeennt Miners Take ears of the future by helping the (TJnlted Press Staff Correspondent Washtagton, Nov.

Supporters of prohibition, stirred Into activity by internal criticism and the sharpshootlng of wet forces, have undertaken a counter offensive described by the Anti Saloon League as a "revival of a more militant attitude the' part of the F. Scott McBride, general superintendent of the Anti Saloon "League, de Scwinss mm wmmA. KEEP FIT IT WILL PAY YOU BIG RETURNS On The INVESTMENT MAIN Si BROAD PITTSTON.PA ti ti ti nnn clared In an announcement for publi 1 OPEN THAT SAVINGS ACCOUNT TODAY, PEOPLES UNION SAVINGS BANK Established M71 The Bank of service in the heart of the City. SNOWSTORM BIO 'it FIRST National Bank WHICH KILLED Tt LOCAL PITTSTON.PA. cording to reports, he received the injury 'when he was struck over the head with an Iron bar during a quarrel near his home.

His condition is good. AMOS ANDY At Last On The Talking Screen! Now youll see well as hear the stars of the air themselves In their first full length feature comedy wow I Radio Pictures' All Talking Production "CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK" With Irene Rich 'Sue Carol Charles Morton si MEMBER' FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM A very quiet wedding took place at St. John's R. p. Church last, evening at 6 o'clock, when Miss Theresa Sweeney, daughter of Mrs.

Bea Sweeney, of Searle street, and Ambrose Redding HMMfjiriiiiJ nr i I ton, son of Mrs. Bea Reddington, of .1 cation today that "every possible step must be to prevent this nation from slipping backward on the great moral issue of temperance." As predicted in United Press dispatches earlier in the month, the new drive Is educational In character and Is interested in rallying industrial and business leaders to the prohibition "It Is proposed," said McBride, "that the whole nation shall be informed regarding the merits of prohibition, through the newspapers, magazines, radio broadcasts, public addresses, motion pictures and other approved methods." The Anti Saloon League will direct the campaign. In enlisting, business McBride followed somewhat the same course as the wets, who have been aided by the support of men of wealth. The men named by McBride as heading the new dry movement include: Willis J. Abbott, Boston editor; Dr.

John Harvey Kellogg, Battle Creek Sanitarium proprietor; William F. Cochran, Baltimore capitalist; Dr. Howard A. Kelly, Baltimore surgeon; Fillmore Condit, Long Beach, capitalist; Fred' N. Down, Portland, retired banker; Admiral W.

S. Sims, Newport, R. Senator Arthur Capper, Republican, Kansas; Henry M. Leland, Detroit automobile man; former Senators Newell Sanders, of Ten Los Angeles, snowstorm which formed floats of on the wings and caused ftuf pilot lose his bearings was blamed toda7 the crash which brought death to persons in a Pacific Air Transport 1 in the rugged Techachapl Mour. Bodies' of the three were foynd yesterday with the wreckage VOf plane seven miles northwest of the telope Valley emergency landing A cowboy, Ed Newcomb, searc' for trace of the plane which peared on its northbound run; (fo the wreckage.

Crushed in the cockpit was the of Flavlous Donaldson, feet away were the bodies of Miss Jea: Markow, the passenger, and Geo Rogers, mechanic, covered by a 1' Fameu street. Brown town, were united in marriage by Rev. William L. Caw ley. The ceremony, which was marked by charming simplicity, was performed and Democratic candidate for Goyer atlves.

The attendants were Miss' Mary Sweeney, sister of the bride, and Thomas Mulhern. The bride was attractively gowned in dark blue canton crepe and wore a turban and slippers In 4 corresponding shade. Her attendant wore jungle green canton crepe with turban and slippers to match. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home for the Immediate families. Mr.

and Mrs. Reddington will reside at 105 Mill street. They are well known in this city and the bride was the guest of honor at a number of pre nuptial events. and AND JESSIE KULINSKI MARRIED YESTERDAY At Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, the wedding of Miss' Jessie Kulinskl, of Watt street, Duryea, and Joseph Rus cavage, "popular member of Duryea police force, took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The pastor of the church.

Rev. P. P. Niebrzydowskl, performed the ceremony. The attendants were Joseph Kulinskl, brother of the bride; Frank Kremltcki, Miss Celia Rus cavage, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Tessie Yeshevlchus.

The bride was charming in a gown of white satin, fashioned with a tight bodice, having a square neckline and fill of snow. AU had been MOcf stantly. Donaldson died with his nesee, and Robert L. OWen, of Oklahoma; E. S.

Collins, lumber operator, the wide open throttle. It ws sary to cut away the fuselag his body. Three hundred pound? DUKE ELLINGTON and His Cotton Club Orchestra AMATEUR NITE Tonite 9 P.M. STARTS TOl)AY Three Days Only .1 Publix Theatre AMERICAN Home of Paramount Pieturee. in me wreckage.

to the destination. Portland, Foster Copeland, Columbus, banker; Homer C. Selby, Portsmouth, Eugene Fess, former Governor of Massachusetts; Joseph W. Harsh, Pittsburgh banker; T. H.

Maytag, manufacturer, Newton, Joseph 1 M. Steele, Philadelphia, and Howard D. Taft, brother of former President Taft, Watertown; Conn. long skirt. Her veil of illusion was AIRPORT APPLI caught on each side by orangs blossoms to form.

a capy. She wore white satin slippers and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and IMes of the valley. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride. Later Mr. and Mrs.

Ruscavage left on a wedding trip to New York and other points of Interest. LIVES ENDANGERED GLEAtlltIGS A DAUGHTER WAS BORN ON Monday to Mr. and Mrs. John Eustlce, of William street. Mrs.

Eustlce waa formerly Miss Delia Hilbert. A CHICKEN PIE SUPPER WILL be served at the Broad street M. E. Church on Saturday evening at the usual hour. Menu to be published later.

A DEED HAS BEEN RECORDED for the transfer of a property in this city from the People's Mortgage to Charles J. Austin. BORN TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES Aita, of Tedrlck street, a son, yesterday.

Mrs! Alta was formerly Misa Angela Ross, of James street. ALL DESERTIONS AND SURETY cases fixed for trial In Domestic Relations Court tomorrow have been continued until the next regular session, Friday, December 5th. A REGULAR MEETING OF THA 11a Rebekah Lodge will be held tomorrow evening. Business of importance Is to be transacted. All members are urged to attend.

HENRY L. KRAUSE, OF THE Plttston Dry Goods Company, is 'on a business trip to New York City. He is purchasing merchandise for the Christmas season's trade. PITTSTON GIRL SCOUTS WILL meet this evening at 7 o'clock In St. James' Episcopal Church, Charles street.

Miss Gruver, field captain, will be present. All are welcome. MEMBERS OF CALVARY BAP tist Church, Taylor, have extended a call to Rev. E. Carlton Dewey, of Auburn, N.

to become their pastor. KEJV. LORENZO THOMAS, PAS tor of the Miner Congregational Church, Plains, will address the Plains district Christian Endeavor union in the Plains Primitive Methodist1 church at 7:45 on Friday evening. A CHICKEN SUPPER AND BAZAAR will be held this evening, beginning at six o'clock, la Grange Hail at Oarverton under the auspices cl the Ladles' Aid Society of the Mount Zion Church. Tickets, $1.

THE KING'S GUARD WILL MEET at the heme of George Davis, corner Fifth and North streets, Friday at 7:30 p. m. The speaker will be Rev. S. A.

Cousin, pastor of St. Mark's A. M. E. Church All guards are urged to be present.

The public is invited. THE ENTIRE CHORUS OF Plttston Kiwanis Club minstrels will rehearse at the Y. M. C. A.

tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Each taking part is urged to make a special effort to attend. THE WESTMINSTER MISSION Band, of the Presbyterian Church, will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the FOR FINANClii IN THE COUNTY COURT Lottie Pasko, of'Plymouth, was tried before Judge W. S. McLean today on her plea of non vult to a charge of assault and battery on Lucille Gava nonis, a neighbor.

The defendant was adjudged guilty and scored for her hot temper, Whicji brought the squabble and many witnesses to court. She was paroled under a suspended sentence to pay the costs of the alderman and one witness. Mike Kerviskey, of' Edwardsville, pleaded non vult before Judge McLean to a charge of assault and battery on WITH FLOBERT RIFLES Boys armed with flobert rifles at birds are causing considerable I ill 'y Personal Mention Miss Marie Moughan, of Inkerman, has passed the State examination for professional nurses and has been granted a State certificate. Mrs. Beulah Bechtold, of Prospect street, underwent an operation in Wilkesbarre General Hospital this morning.

Her condition Is as good as can be expected. Joseph Smalanske. son of Mr Trtr At a meeting of County OommL' ers Harrison, Rosser anoy.Conwsy day a committee representing the kesbarre and Wyoming Valley Association appeared and pre petition and arguments jfar assistance from, the county Percy A. Brown and William spoke of the necessity of aid ft. county and the benefits it wouli 1 The matter was referredjaf licitor J.

J. Hlbbard and Cy. Leonard Morgan to Investigate make a report as to whether the could give the financial assistance 1 quested. Wv.U uneasiness to the people in the neigh borhood of Wood street and Hill Park Leo Gallick, of Wilkesbarre. The trou avenue.

Only good fortune has so far ble was the result of a family dispute prevented injuries to some of the resl at a picnic. Tte derenaant was aa dents of that section. Yesterday while judged guilty and was sentenced to pay hospital expenses of the prose' Mrs. Lewis Smith, of Hill Park avenue, was In a room in her home a bullet GUFFS for cutor, amounting to $145, and to pay Smalanske, of Lambert street, and Miss from one of these guns penetrated the the costs. glass of a window, and, narrowly missing her head, buried itself In the wall Joseph Zapach, of Haxletonl pleaded non vult before Judge McLean to a charge of violating the automobile laws, growing.

out of an auto collision, on the opposite side of the room. The use "of flobert rifles is forbidden by law to anyone under age and boys Mary daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Drugalis, of Pine street, will be married in St. Casimir's Lithuanian Church on Thanksgiving Day.

Rev. Michael J. Cummlngs, of Chicago, Is a guest of his cousin. Miss Catherine Cunningham, of Jamee street, city school teacher. Rev.

Cum mlngs was ordained to the priesthood a year and a half aso bv Cardinal O. A. Campbell, of that city, being the having them in their possession, even Gleaming and glittering with the very essence of Christmas love jewels remain the most magnifi cent gesture the perfect gift to a wife or mother. prosecutor. After hearing the test! when not shooting them, are liable to mony the court directed that a nolle arrest.

pros be entered on payment of costs Hundreds of GIFTS Moderate Prices 47 N. MAIN Complaints against reckless shooting and damages by the defendant. by boys have been lodged with the Mundeleln. This is his first visit to Before Judge W. A.

Valentine and a Jury was completed at noon today police, and the people of the M1U Hill TOMORROW THE SANTA FE TRAIL With Richard Arlen Mitzi Green Eugene Pallette Last Times Tonight RICHARD DIX SHOOTING STRAIGHT ROMAN Publix Theatre tno East. the case against John and Steve Bl section are co operating with the police in securing information which will lead to the arrest of the guilty persons. gan, of Jenkins Township, who were charged with felonious wounding in beating and stabbing Walter, Michael Difficult watch and clock repairing. Fltzsimmons, Watchmaker. American Theater Building.

n20t3 CLEARING UP MYSTERY TRIBUTE OF RESPECT AT OELANEMlii'' Although it is many years since Anna MoCormack Delaney, widow cf J. C. left Plttston to mke't home In the west, the in wt she was held by her macgr friends was shown by the large attenbtoc her funeral, which was held from. i home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Golden, 162 William street, this mo ing at 9 o'clock.

Mrs. Delaney died the home of her daughter Dart cq Monday night. 4ftev. John Donnelly, of Oortlar a nephew of the ooeased; was brant of a solemn requiem mas it o'clock in St. John ttsEvr Church.

He was aalsted by Re liam L. Cawley as deacon, John Jay Gcugh, sub dear John's choir sang the reepoci The pall bearers were: WHI' nelly, James M. Evans, Ksfi O. 1 Jerome Walsh, Michael A. ilcle Thomas Flflnnery.

I and Andrew, Kondratic, of that place, A verdict is expected this afternoon. Frank Williams, of Lee Park, a for manse. All members are urged to be present. mer sailor, is on trial before Judge OF LIEUT. COL.

U. S. GRANT, 3D, OF Washington, D. was a visitor. In Coughlin and a jury charged with sodomy in his relations with Peter Conk lin, a boy of15 years.

Frank Martin, of Prlngle, tried be WILL ABOLISH TWO at an estimated oaet of $237,000. The Reading Company was ordered to do work at an estimated cost of $123,000, and the State Highway Department, at an estimated cost of $113, Scrantcn today. He was a breakfast guest at the home of Col. L. A.

Watre, Pen Bryn, and later made an auto tour of the city. At noon he was the speaker at the Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon meeting in the Mystery surrounding the accident in which James Gardella, 29, of 311 Mulberry street, Scranton, was injured early on Monday morning was believed cleared through investigations made in fore Judge C. D. Coughlin and a jury charged with robbery in taking $32 from Joseph Burke, of Kingston, was found not guilty by the jury, which returned a verdict to the court this morning. Another man, Michael Bren nan, also charged with the robbsry, is tnamoer of Commerce auditorium, Columbia and Montour counties.

Rev. John Stanton, pastor of St, CATALDO RESTACNO, AGED 14 Mary's Church, Berwick, and formerly years, of 5 East Railroad street. euf a pastor at Lebanon, is a patient in BARBECUE SOCIAL AT ST. ROCCO'S CHURCH a fugitive from justice. fered burns to the face about 6:30 o'clock last evening, when he was struck by.

an automobile on South Main FISHER FIRST TIME Harrisburg, Nov. 20. Captain John M. Hemphill, defeated Liberal and Democratic candldtae for Governor, and Governor Fisher met for the first time today. Captain Hemphill came here to urge the appointment of a Democrat to fill a magisterial vacancy in Philadelphia.

"Well, you avoided a lot of headaches by losing," Governor Fisher declared, smilingly, to Hemphill. Thomas A. Logue, Democratic city chairman of Philadelphia, accompanied Hemphill. They asked appointment of John P. Boyland to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Magistrate John A.

Dougherty. Boyland was a magistrate for eight years. Geklnger hospital, Danville. He was Injured early on Monday morning when Interment was in St. John's 1, tery.

an automobile skidded and hit a tree street. He is receiving treatment In near Wyoming Valley Airport at Wyo Plttston Hospital. Paul Kohn, of 674 Carey avenue, Wilkesbarre, removed the ming, the same accident in which Gar della was rendered unconscious. boy to the hospital. REV.

J. ROSWELL. FLOWERS, su Gardella has been agent at Berwick ESCAPE WOUNDED BY AMATEUR BOUTS TO BE HEED NEXT MONTH Amateur boxers of Greater Plttston and its environs will welcome the announcement that the Stark Post American Legion athletic committee is making preparations to stage a series of bouts at the Armory here beginning on Monday evening, Dec. 8th. The semifinals and finals will be conducted immediately thereafter.

Applications are now being accepted by Frank E. Hou ser, secretary of the committee, at the Legion Home. A. number of valuable prises will be awarded to those who compete. station of L.

W. for many years. it EXPENSE OF 523710 Harrisburg. Nov. 2h Abolition cf two grade crossings on Route 280, between AdMand and Mdhanoy City, was ordered today by the Public Service OctnmiBBkm.

The orcestrgs, located in Mananoy township, Schuylkill county, ore at the points where the tracks of the St. Nicholas and Suffolk colliery and tlhe Knickerbocker colliery branches of the Shamokin division of the Reading Company extended across the highway. Complaint against the alleged dangerous riharacter of the crossings was filed with the commission by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. The crossings wULbe abolished by relocating and altering the highway and the.constvuotlcnof an overhead bridge Rev. Father Stanton is said to have perintendent the Eastern District Council of the Assemblies of God, will dedicate the new Pentecostal Church at Mill City, Wyoming county, on Sun spent Sunday at Gardella's home in HIGHWAY OFFICER Scranton.

At. the time of the accident they were on their way to Berwick, where Gardella was to report for duty Harrisburg, Nov. 20. Norman day at 2:30 o'clock. He will deliver the sermon at the Sunday evening service in the church.

Beginning on Tuesday evening. Nov. 25, revival meetings will be held In the edifice. at an early hour. Gardella was carried into Crone, 17, was reported to be recover ing today in a hospital here from a bul Final arrangements were made for the barbecue social to be conducted by the choir of St.

Rocco's Church this evening at 8:19 o'clock in Parish Hall, on Tompkins street, at a meeting of the choir last evening. The committee In charge has worked diligently and the social gives promise of being very entertaining and successful. In addition to the refreshments the following musical program, which was arranged by Rosario Perrone, director of the choir, will be present: "Gee, Td Like to Make You Happy," Lunetta Twins. "Gypsy Love Song," Rose Mack. Selection, Chester Montante.

"One Alone," Marian Mack. "La Palonla," choir. The public Is cordially invited to attend. Admission, which be 60 cents, will be collected 'at the door. West Side Hospital by two young men, let wound in the abdomen, received last who left immediately after announc ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN night when he and three companions ing that they were going to aid another tried 'to escape in a reported stolen made for the funeral of John OTJ.

Mangan, well known business man. who Injured man. Tamaqua, Nov. SOT 19, Lansfcrd, is reporV critical condition at the Coali 'i I pltal today, sufferlrg from wound in the bock, acddeC flioted late yesterday by companion, Joseph Cumming 1 of The boys were resuming I hunting trip, with Holmes f. Oummlngs down a mcuntalnr Summit Hill.

Cummlngs' gun dentally discharged and a 1 bullet entered Hohnss back. Cummlngs carried hfin mountain to a mining stsripp tlon where help was given in t. ing the injured boy the 1 JENKIN5 TWP. CASE GOES TO ENGINEER The third of a series of hearings was held today on petition of certain citizens of Jenkins township to have that township declared a township of Ffah, Clams. Oysters.

Mesak's. Ph.1419. automobile from State Highway pa trolmen. passed away yesterday, to be held, on Patrolman Seldomridge fired several times at the automobile during a pursuit which led from here to Steelton and back. When traffic slowed the Saturday morning.

The cortege will leave the home, on Susquehanna avenue, at nine o'clock. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be sung In St. John's R. C. Church at 9:30 o'clock.

Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. automobile down and Seldomridge the First Class. The petition was finally referred to the county engineer. IH NARCOTIC RAID Pittsburgh, Nov.

20f Nine Chinese were held without bond today follow A SUITABLE RECEPTION WILL INDEPENDENTS WIN Read The and Keep Posted. be tendered Rt. Rev. Monsignor P. J.

Boland, newly appointed pastor of St. THIS COUPON IS WORTH $4 pi TO YOU. Bring this coupon to our store with only 99 cents and we will give you a $6.00 Unbreakable Fountain Pen and a propel and repel Pencil to match. Dont fall to see the Miniature Golf Pen and Pencil Sets In window. If not convenient to come to store at time of sale, send someone with signed coupon, leave money with owner of store and we will leave set with him.

You may have your choice of Pearl and Black, or Grey and Black; both new numbers for ladles and men. Limit one set to each coupon. NO coupons accepted after this sale. These Sett Make Ideal Cfcristmu Gifts ing a raid by Federal narcotic agents John the Evangelist Church here, when FIRST CAGE BATTLE The Plttston Independents defeated the strong Inkerman A. O.

at Inker man last evening, 23 to 22 in the open' Ing cage game(of the season. Colhca stopped alongside, ne louna urone sui fering from an, abdominal wound. Seldomridge placed the wounded boy In a passing automobile for transportation to the hospital and took the other three occupants to police headquarters. "They were Harry Bangert, Wllbert Bartell, and Lawrence Bower master, all of here: Bartell was named as the driver In a confession, according to police. The automobile was the property of the Cadillac Company here.

The highway patrolmen were inspecting lights on Cameron street 'when the automobile sped by them, Ignoring commands SEARCH FOR YOUTH WHO STAT Phfiadelpbia, Nov. 20 1 searching here today for a last night stabbed and sert" ed 18 year cCd Dema I girl was assaulted when at front door of her horns. I. ed the girl was stabbed whose attentions toward were ordered stopped by k. described hlat as a'freA be takes charge of the local parish about Deo.

1st. A meeting of parishioners will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium to arrange the reception. No date has yet been set, but It Is expected Monsignor Boland will assume his new duties here on Sunday, November 30th. THE FUNERAL OF MRS.) WILLIAM 0 RON DO Tonight, EDDIE WHITE'S 'HOT CHOCOLATES The Best Colored Band la the WorkL By far the most sensational attrae We also give a factory five year guarantee Witfaweaofa set sxarrea wna it pouus ana vonion wiui 8 points. The Independents challorge any third class team or any fast fourth class teams.

Some of the teams sought are ttie Dupont Sacred Heart, the and City Detectives last sugat wnen cptum valued at more than 15,000 was confiscated. In one building the raiders found six Chinese. A hidden room was discovered in tih basement where the opium was stored. Anottaer'buUding which the agents said was the On Leong Temple; yledled tones Chinese, a pound of gum cptum and "moonshine." MAJOR VALE RETIRES AS STATE. EXAMINES Distomer must sign here as coupons are returned to factory.

ever shewn in WiDns Barre. Community House Five, of Dupont If chatenge is accepted call 198 be Name tween 6 and 6 p. m. and ask for Am brose Queeney. to too The nollce pursued.

Seldom' Address P. Murtha, the former Miss Theresa Mullen, who died in the. Moses Taylor Hospital at Scranton Tuesday evening, wQl be from the family home, 1106 Plane street, Avoca, Friday morning ing at a o'clock. At 9:30 O'clock solemn high mass of requiem win be sung In St Mary's Church, Avoca. Inte Dance.

Dine and Frolic I'ftiftjii SOUSA, QUEST DDtECT OF CNivrr Philadelphia, Pa, No v. Philip Sousa, the "Marc be the guest director of of Pennsylvania Band of with the Antlers' Club of Pittston, Blks Home, Pitts SCISSORS Allan VSnibo See Sets on Display in" Window at Harrisburg, Nov. 30. Resignation Of Major E. 14 Vale, of Carlisle, as an1 examiner of, the Public Service Commission was announced at the commission offices today.

The resignation is effective January 1, whsn Major Vale plans to open, a law. Ljwnt will be the St. Mary's Cemetery ridge on a motorcycle and two others In. an automobile. 4 During the chase, Seldomridge reported he.

fired twice. One bullet struck Crone, who was sitting In the rear seat. CXEABINGS. York, Nov. 30 Bsnk clearings, Clearing House, balsace, Federal Reserve Bank credit kalSJK.

$114000,00. C'V la concert to be given Don't forget Date of Sale To Hn' Save Only ton Thanksgiving Eve. Hake reservations early. Call Plttston 03? tteser 'PAUL ROMANOWSKI. AOXD 11 years, of 1 Warren street, Bebastopol, was admitted to'Pittston Hospital last slant at IffilO o'clock sufferuur from a of the university here n0Cnii, The noted bandmar' sentenrith a tdl lit North Siala Street aaa'lfs, riitston, yatlons 'liaateix: 'asuspectoafrstura ot jhs sk Ae.

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