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214 Seneca St. R. A. LUDWIG, 4361 Manager. OIL CITY DEPARTMENT a a a a a a a a THE NEWS-HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1929.

PAGE FIFTEEN. Telephone Lyric Theatre Oil City, Pa. CHARLIE MURRAY in "THE HEADMAN" "Naughty But Nice" News." LOANS Sound Financing For the Workingman Our Family Loan Service Will Solve All Your Money Problems 6100 LOAN payable $5 monthly, plus lawful interest. $300 LOAN payable $10 monthly, plus lawful interest. 0300 LOAN payable $13 monthly, plus lawful interest.

Other A Amounts in Proportion Cost fixed by law. Every ment reduces the cost. All loans in strict privacy. Call, Write or Phone Personal Finance Co. 805 Of City National Bank Bldg.

Corner Seneca and Center Sts. Oil City, Pa. Open 8:30 to 5, Saturday 8:30 to 1 Licensed by state, bonded to public LIVINGSTONC OIL CITY'S LARGEST CREDIT STORE Guaranteed Watches for Men and Women Clothing for the Entire Family MEN'S SHOES The Best Made Open An Account and Pay as You Get Paid LIVINGSTON'S 212 Center Oil City Closing Out Sale Of Odds and Ends of the $40,000 Stock of, Pianos, Players and Grand Pianos Before Inventory. 2. GRANDS $395.

Some Good Bargains on Victor, Edison, Brunswick, Cheney Phonographs $25. $35 and $50 A fine Upright Victor $10.00. Another $15.00. Plays all Victor records, Columbia and Brunswick records. Shafter Music House Drake Theatre Building Oil City, Pa.

AT THE DRAKE THEATRE. Lon Chaney donned his first false mustache in eleven years; studied sereral days in a hospital to emulate the factions of a paralyzed man, and mastered the intricate art of sleight of hand to be able. to -perform the feats required by his latest role, that of a semi-paralyzed voodoo in "West of Zanzibar." The picture is a grim tragedy of love and revenge in the African jungles in which Chaney gives the greatest characterization of his screen career. Mary Nolan. Warner Baxter, Daly and others are in the cast.

The stage presentation "Dreams of Dixieland" is a most unique and novel 'attraction with special scenic and electrical effects. Nine high-class artists have been carefully selected becaused of their ability to impersonate the Southern Plantation "Darkey." This is one of the greatest bits of stage craft ever enacted and is a whole show in itself. In the Realm of Society. By Geraldine Kennedy Mealey. Has Well Attended Meeting.

At 2:30 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, 20 members of the Women's Home Missionary Society of Trinity M. E. church met in Trinity Hall for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened by the assembly singing, "Stepping in the Light," after which Mrs. Willis K.

Crosby led the devotionals. Mrs. Crosby also read a chapter from Thessalonians. Seven sick calls were reported by the members. study lesson.

"Learning to Live Together" Was taught by Mrs. S. R. Van Kirk, in the absence of Mrs. J.

P. Strayer. A social hour was enjoyed after the meeting with Group 3, with Mrs. Charles Blauser, chairman, serving the refreshments. It was announced during the afternoon that the members would sponsor a silver tea in February.

Entertains at Dinner Bridge. Mrs. M. R. Hoy was hostess to 16 dinner guests at a party given at her home on West 1st street Thursday eveKing at 6 o'clock.

The affair was in the nature of a "thank you" party, with the guests including those who had entertained for Mrs. Hoy previous to her marriage. A bowl of yellow tea roses, flanked by tall vellow tapers and tied with green tulle, formed the centerpiece for the table. and each guest was presented with tiny rosebuds as favors. placement cards were also used.

After the dinner the guests enjoyed several games of bridge, and honors were awarded. Tureen Dinner and Meeting. There were 10 members of the Helen Weaver Society at the tureen dinner and business held present, on 1 Thursday evening in Trinity Hall at 5:30 o'clock. Mrs. R.

S. Van Kirk and Miss Dorothy Kellogg were the hostesses. Miss Ruth Shatter was in charge of the business session that was conducted following The study lesson, "Youth and New America." was the, taught by Miss Shaffer. Devotionals were led by Miss Edith Leach. It was decided to have the postponed joint meeting with the Queen Esther Society in February.

P. T. A. Has Program Miss Christie's room presented the program at the regular meeting of the Innis Street Parent Teacher Association held on Thursday afternoon at 4:13 o'clock in the school building. Among those taking part in the program were Betty Ryan, Myra Hahn and Anna Walker together with the members of the class.

A paper was read by Mrs. E. S. McAlevy on "Legislation of Childhood." After the program, Mrs. Jack MeMrs.

Eerbert White Holmes Carthy conducted session. business, Crosby were appointed by the president to serve as a nominating committee for next year's officers. Ladies' Aid Has Meeting. Mrs. Harry Hill, president.

conducted the short business meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of Good Hope Lutheran church, heid on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the parish house. The committees for this year were appointed and a program of readings and maste was given during the after11000. After the meeting, a social hour was enjoyed, with Mrs. Gas Schorman, Mrs. George Plack and Mrs.

Charles McDowell acting as hostesses. Cap Class Is Entertained. Ferdinand Baumbach entertained the members of the Cap class of Good Hope Lutheran church at the regular meeting at his home on East 3d street: Thursday evening. Plans were made for a social to be held on February 7 and also for a bean bag tournament to be conducted on Janvary 24. After the business mecting a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served.

To Have Bake Sale. The members of the Belles Lettres Club are planning to have a bake sale 011 Saturday morning at Young's Electrical Store, with the members of the ways and means committee in charge. Mrs. Frank Baldwin is chairman, with Mrs. E.

C. Beatty. Arthur Helle, Mrs. B. L.

Wood, Mrs. Grace Eddy and Mrs. C. A. Bolton assisting.

A. H. W. No. 49 to Have Installation.

Mrs. Beryl K. Sanborn, of Muncie, supreme recorder, will install the officers for the ensuing rear at the regulaz meeting of Fort Venango. No. 49.

American Home Watchmen, to be held in the Knights of Malta hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Following the meeting refreshments will be served. Entertains at Party. Minnie Pollard and Miss Dor- othy Boyer entertained at two tables of bridge at the home of the latter, on Lincoln street, Thursday evening. In cards, Miss Mary Moreland and Miss Pearl Ebinger were awarded the honors and at the conclusion refreshments were served.

Monday Club to Meet. Mrs. Harold D. Brown, of Oil City, and Mrs. John Dillon, of Titusville.

will be the hostesses at the regular luncheon of the Monday Club to be held at the Franklin Club on Monday, January 14. BILL ASKS SUM FOR ALLEGHENY RIVER DAMS A bill now before Congress asks the sum of 00.000 for the construction of additional dams and locks in the Allegheny river. Major Jarvis Bain, Pittsburgh district engineer, has granted a permit to the Pennsylvania railroad to make a fill of about 1,325 feet in length along the right bank of the Allegheny river about four and one miles above Warren. The Oil City Sand and Gravel Co. has been granted permission to dredge sand and gravel in the Allegheny river between Pittsburgh and Warren.

NEW YEAR STYLES 30 Berkey Gay's "FRANKLIN" SUITE As advertised ha the Saturday Evening Post. 18th Century design translated for modern use. Nine beautiful woods- -walnut, butt walnut, maple, maple burl. satinwood, English elm burl, American gumwood, birch, and mahogany (for drawers and trays.) Nine Hand-carved. Hand-fitted.

Hand-finished. $356 Chest $12 "Good Housekeeping" Selected This Suite Every woo an interested in the new correct things for the home will want to son this suite. Style anthoritice from Good Housekeeping's Studio selected ite pieces from authentic Colonial models in the Metropolitan Museum. of Art. Berkey Gay created it with all of ite Colonial charm, in rich at a mahoganies.

price no law! Imagine Four getting Pieces. such a suite $269 Chair $17 Bench $18 Night Stand $16 VEACH'S Oil City's Great Furniture Store. MANY. AT FUNERAL OF MRS. ANN ELIZA PERSING A brief prayer service in memory of Mrs.

Ann Eliza Persing was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Mullen, of Nickleville. The body was later removed to the Lutheran church at Lamartine, where Rev. C. F.

Steffee, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Nickleville, assisted by Rev. Booth, pastor of the Lutheran church of Lamartine, and Rev. Engle, pastor of the Evangelical church of Ninevah, officiated. The following hymns were read, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Sometime We'll Understand." Acting as pall-bearers were Chester Adams. Charles Karnes, Vern Ashbaugh, Orchie Donaldson, Marshall Sheffer and his year let your home reflect the nicer things in life--the good taste, the good fashion, the up-to-dateness you had planned some day to be envied for.

This year's furniture has such rich style! The two suites we show, for example, were created by Berkey Gay nationally advertised and offered this week by the leading furniture stores of the country as a special style showing for the New Year. Notice their bargain first -showing prices. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Selected this Suite Every woman interested in the new, correct things for the home will want to see this suite. Style authorities from Good Housekeeping's Studio selected its pieces from authentic Colonial models in the Metro politan Museum of Art. Berkey Gay recreated it with all of its Colonial charm, in rich mahoganies.

Imagine getting such a suite at a price so low! On Special Exhibit and at Special Prices for this week's Na- tionwide tation Hazel, of Rocky Grove. Rial Shaffer. Interment was made in the Lamartine cemetery. Among those attending the funeral were L. A.

Myers and Mrs. Emma ers. of Pittsburgh; Andrew Donaldson, of New Bethlehem: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donaldson, of Youngstown, Mr.

and Mrs. George Widel. of Meadrille: Mrs. Domer Peebles, of Titusville: Mr. and Mrs.

H. J. Hause, Franklin: Mrs. Olive Donaldson. of Oil City: Mr.

and Mrs. J. W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs.

E. H. Adams. and S. J.

Storm, of Franklin: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hause, son, Eugene, and daughter, SAFE LIFEBOATS.

Presen- Convenient Payment Terms Gladly Arranged RECENT DEATHS. James D. Courtney. James D. Courtney died at the family home, 26 Pearl avenue.

at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, after a two weeks' illness of grippe. He was born in North East. the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Courtney, and was a member of St.

Joseph's church. Surviving are his widow and the following son and daughters: James John Catherine, Francis W. and Martin of City; Mrs. Vincent M. Lavelle of Bridgerille.

and Daniel J. 1. of North East. Three grandchildren and four sisters, Misses Mary Cathsone, Margaret and Lillie, of Oil City, a also survive. Mrs.

Anna Lauringer. Mrs. Anna Lauringer died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Paul W.

Gatesman. 302 Hiland avenue. The deceased had resided in Oil City for the past 22 years. She was a member of St. Stephens church.

Surriving are two sons, Peter Fritch of Batler and Albert Lauringer of Kane, one daughter, Mrs. Gatesman. 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A high mass. of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock Monday morning in St.

Stephen's church and interment made in St. Joseph's cemetery at Lucinda. William Cropp. William Cropp. aged 87 years, one of the first settlers of Cropp Hill, Forest county, and father of Mrs.

Charles Shaffer, of Oil City, died at the family home on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was born in Salem township, Clarion county, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cross Cropp. Surviving are his widow, three sons, and four daughters.

Mrs. Daniel P. Roberts. Ellen A. O'Connen Roberts, Daniel P.

Roberts, died Thursthe Titusville City Hospital, a long Illness. deceased was a daughter of the late was 1865. assisted of the ren. In survived nell. Philip and Hannah O'Connell and born in Tidioute on March 17.

Her father was a contractor, who in building the river branch P. R. R. from Oil City to War- addition to her husband. she is by one brother.

Philip O'Couof Buffalo. N. Y. Helen Siembida. Helen Slembida, five-day old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Siembida of 305 Seneca street. died at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the family home Burial was made at 2 o'clock this atternoon in the new st. Joseph's cemetery. Surviving are the parents and the following brothers and sisters: Charles.

Thomas, Joseph, Edward. John and Cathalena. WATER, POWER RESOURCES BOARD APPROVES BRIDGE The water and power resources board of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has given its approval for the construetion of the proposed P. R. R.

bridge across the Allegheny river at Oil City. Final decision and approval now rests with the United States War Department. and if this permission is obtained it is stated that P. R. R.

executives are ready to proceed with the early construction of a wye type bridge at a cost or more than 000. MASS CELEBRATED FOR MRS. CHARLES BATES A high mass requiem for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Charles Bates was celebrated in St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with Rev.

E. M. Driscoll as celebrant. Interment was made in St. Catherine's cemetery at Titusville, with the following acting as pall-bearers: Thomas Wood, William McCracken, W.

M. Huey, A. H. Pettigrew, Andrew Galsmith and Delos Reid. Mr.

and Mrs. L. Thompson and Mrs. John Humphrey of Ashtabula, and Witliam Thompson of Titusville, attended the funeral. (HARLES A.

KINNEY LAID TO REST ON THURSDAY Funeral services in memerv of Charles A. Kinney were held: at the family home in Seneca at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. H. H. Thompson, pastor of the Seneca M.

E. church. officiating. was made in Brandon Interment, with the following members of Alpine Tent of the Maccabees as pall-bearers: W. P.

Ferringer, D. A. Steffee. W. P.

French. J. E. John Roberts and J. H.

Morrison. WOULD-BE BLONDES NOT. BERLIN- The latest in lifeboats is now being carried by German liners. In place of "oar power" the new boats carry motors which increase the cruising distance and eliminate much of the uncertainty of reaching land, in event of trouble. SAFE LIFEBOATS.

hair SOUTH BEND. Ind. -A 27-hour battle with the sea turned Gus Ensby's hair white. Ensby, a 30-year-old crab fisherman, back here after a recent fishing trip, was caught with motor trouble in a squall. The waves upset.

his little boat and Ensby clung to the wreckage until he was washed up Oft the beach, where he was found ullconscious. ALL-METAL STEAM DIRIGIBLE SOON TO FLY. The first all-metal steam-driven dirigible ever constructed is due to take the air soon at Glendale, on its first flight. Here is the City of Glendale as it appeared when it was brought from its hangar the other day for Mrs. wife of day at following The preliminary tests.

before the motors Slate, builder and designer, says it will were installed. The big silver fish is be the first of a fleet of transcontinental made of duralumin. Captain T. B. air liners,.