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AY TEE FTTIZZtn NOVE1TOEB 10,1207. PAGE 3 unm local cu iatanBr ssakes then shrtek TEUIIP CLOTHT3 ii People intrust their money to a bank want to know something of its financial strength. We fully recognize this right and gladly furnish depositors all information. CAPITAL, SURPLUS A2JD, PROFITS OVER MILLION DOLLARS. Thoughts of thankfulness aad gratitude are now uppermost lni the minds of the people.

The person who has firmly established the saving habit has much for which to be thankful. The test of a man's worth is what he does. There is dignity and Joy in providing a fund for future requirements, or for those near and dear Such an account gSolqsBaDui907 a 'i 1869 aad Broad Streets, Aim All lAUC TLVm MAPLE SYRUP The season for these popular edibles Is with us again, we have Installed a strictly fresh stock of these goods and can fill your order promptly. The maple syrup is strictly pure and particularly fine. T.A.ORACE 72 SOUTH MAIN St, Pittston.

If If 1 uQULPY 11 1 artistic and within the lines of con 2 1 I servatism as to cost wj Taws Talk aad Krewu la an the Otj. A meeting of the Henry GrttUn club will be held this evening A daughter was born last night to Dr. and Mrs. W. Price, of Aroca.

A daughter was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harris, of Tomp kins street. The No. 9 and No.

It keg fond will meet tonight All members are re quested to attend. Mrs. Arthur Alger, of Avoca. under went an operation at the Seranton State hospital a few days ago. 'William Stevenson, of Moosic.

to about to leave for Spokane, where he will engage in business. A deed has been recorded for the transfer of property on Washington Terrace, this cits', from Martin Roach to Mary A. Roach. Consideration $100. John Campbell, of Moosie, has returned from Philadelphia, where he underwent an operation for the removal of a cataract from his eye.

He is recovering nicely. The Caxton of Chicago, repre sented by P. J. Noone. of this city, has been awarded a contract for the school furniture for a new school building in Parsons borough.

The monthly meeting and supper of the Methodist Protestant Aid society will be held at the home of Mrs. Jesse Wilson, on Oregon Heights, Thursday afternoon. Owjng to the crowded condition of the primary schools in Duryea, tne school directors have opened a new primary school in the Presbyterian church, with Miss Beatrice Perry as teacher. Orders for the historical book, "Mary Derwent," which is soon to be reprinted, may ba left at the Gazette Office or at Brown store for Dial Rock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Rev.

W. D. Thomas, A. P. Beynon and Lorenzo Thomas are at Warrior Run attending the semi annual con ference of the Welsh Baptist association, in connection with which will be held the convention of the Baptist Young People's Society.

St. James Sunday school win noja measuring social in the Sunday school room on Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Light refreshments will be served. A hearty welcome is extended to all. Hughastown parents are reminded that the borough night school is now progress and the school board de sires that all young people who have to work during the day time take advantage of the opportunities for Jan education afforded them in the night school.

A number of property improve ments are being made in Jenkins township: Isaac Hencheliffe has built handsome residence in Sebastopol and Fred. Gill has erected a new home. The Inkerman Presbyterian church is being beautified by the Chief of Police Price has the names of two Upper Pittston lyoung men. who Were about to settle their differ ences by a fistic encounter near the Junction station last Sunday night whpii some one veiled "Police!" 'The fight was to be a regulation encoun ter with a referee and timed rounds, i Marriage licenses have been issued to the following couples: Morris Kleiman, of Swoyerville, and Yetta Weidkopf. of Exeter; James F.

O'Mal ley and Bridget Meade, both of Avoca; Matt. W. Gillis, of Plttl ton, and Emily Patterson of Wilkes harre: Andrew Wrazin arid Honorato Stelymack, of Dupont. A pleasant social was held a few evenings ago at the' home of Miss Mae Brady, of Hospital street, Port Griffith, in honor of Patrick Delaney and Miss Elizabeth Kilgallen, who are to be married in St. John's church tomorrow morning.

A very pleasant time was enjoyed by the guests. FOR PERSONS WHO FEEL POORLY The Bitters is especially adapted. It has a toning and strengthening effect on the entire system, thus making a weak stomach strong, a lazy liver ac tive and sleep restful. Every bottltf of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS wc etiarantee absolutely pure and a trial will convince you that it can cure Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Female Ills, Chills, Colds and Malarial Fever, Special Sale of Sample Shoes Misses $1.25 Shoes, $1. Ladies' $2.50 Fine Shoes, $2, Button or Lace.

EXTRA To every customer who brings a copy of this adv. to our store we will give $1 worth of Stamps with their purchase. Davenport Shoe Store. 25 North Main Street. a of As mm 1 1 ill CojcrVflb Han X7ith Cspitsl tmn Was Not CompictMl Fata This Moratac, wtow the Sheriff Broaght Special Paoej Into Coart aad Two Were George Zurich Is on trial la crlm inal court berore.

judge Fuller, on the charge of murder. It Is alleged that Zurick and Tony Saxon were responsible 'for the death of John Biesup hx waylaying and beating him as he was going to his home at Swoyerville. Jealousy on the part of Zurick over a love affair is given as the motive for the tragedy. After ten of the necessary twelve Jurors had been selected the panel became exhausted it was neces sary for the sheriff to summon twenty five talesmen. In adjourning court yesterday irf order to give the sheriff time to summon talesmen.

Judge Fuller turned to the men In the Jury box and said: "Gentlemen, on account of the extraordinary amount of con scientious scruples in this commun ity we have been Unable to secure a whole Jury from the regular panel and twenty five talesmen will report the morning." As soon as one of the sheriffs deputies began choosing talesmen in the court house corstdor, James Mc Quade, of counsel for the defense, rushed before Judge Fuller and pro tested against persons whom he termed professional Jury men and court house loungers. "Only respectable men should be chosen," said McQuade in art imperative tone. When the stir following this out burst subsided, Judge Fuller hurled the following response at the legal light: "Our sherlffpis a respectable and honorabje man, and he may be depended on to summon none but respectable persons. The sheriff knows his duties and it is not neces sary to give him any instructions." What immediately led up to this as a clash in the hallway between Attorney McQuade and county detec tive Mackin. The saw a few persons served whom he believed undesirable from his side of the case and protested.

The county detec tive went to the rescue of the deputy sheriff and thereupon McQuade rushed into court, MV. Mackin after .1 1 1 1 nm us uApiuirniu mai ivicyuaae naa in the vicinity of the court house close friends and was disappointed be cause the sheriff refused to put them on as talesmen. The two men needed to make the juy complete were selected this morn ing out of the first' nine of the extra twenty five talesmen summoned by the sheriff. Including the regular panel and the special venire of seventy six were examined before twelve were secured who were satisfactory to both sides. One was excused, twenty nine were challenged for cause, the defense challenged twenty peremptorily, the commonwealth made use of fourteen peremptory challenges.

These are the twjlve jnen who, are to decide the'fata wtyie prisoner: William fcjiner, Jenkins. Albert Munro, section boss, Pitts ton. Thomas Greener, engineer, Wilkes bafre. Richard A. Ward, insurance, Wil kesbarre.

v.s r. Lewis McLaughlin, Miner's Mills. 'r Harry Rothi' electrician Wilkes barre. Thomas J. Richard, clerk, Newport.

Frank Rosner, switchman, Pittston township. David B. Ring, 'bicycles, Wllkes barre. Fred Mayock, miner, Nanticoke. L.

L. Geddes, inspector, Exeter. Maurice F. Schetnian, upholsterer, Wilkesbarre. District Attorney Salsburg opened the case for the Commonwealth in an address in which he claimed that they would be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Zurick was guilty of murder in thCx first Cegree.

He said he would show by confessions made by both Zurick and Saxon in the presence of witnesses that Zurick a on. Biezup, the victim, and Saxon used a wagon spreader as a weapon. He added that it is immaterial as far as Zurlck'9 guilt is concerned whether he or Saxon delivered the blow that was the direct cause of death. The remainder of theday was taken up in presenting the evidence for the prosecution." A fine new Powers moving picture machine has been placed In the Gem theater and Is being used for the first time this afternoon Mrs. Batpnyi Rspulsss Hubby.

R. it, Nov. 19. Aurel Ba tonyi came here for the first time since he separated from his wife, formerly Mrs. Burke Uoche.

He tried to secure an Interview with her, but failed. Be. ing repulsed by bisi wife; Batonyl said he lind brought suits iu New York for for her loss against Frank Work, his father In law, and other parties. Flynn Would. Sucqasd Senator Psnrose William Flinn, the Republican lender of Pittsburg and very wealthy, is determined that he shall be elected Unit ed States senator to succeed Boles Penrose.

Ilnh it JS reported, bus set Tislde the sum of $2,000,000 and nn nouueed that be would spend every penny of It to further his desires. In Dirt. un isjdelleato enesuoM, the npieasant local treat whiek aosM pfcrslcias rseldrr essential la the 1 Tf flimir womb. Yet; If kelp eaa he had. It Is bettar to atsait to this ordeal thaa 1st the dhuw grew aad spread.

Thstreable that as oftsa the wosaaa aadeaoss all tte'aaanmm aad thasse for aothiac who have heea i Favorite the which dlrtfc the aad local trssissfiaJTv rf 7 wweie so wyi MFvfie Prf rljt. It tUtti MhnUHi 6iiu. gad leniM weaaasss. it always helps, it abaost always cores, it is strictly nonalcoholic, aoa secret, all its iagraUeats being printed en its bottle wrapper; aoa tatas no aewienou or nabit ionning drugs, sad every astlve nedidnal root entering into its eomposttton has the full endorsement of those nost eminent la the several schools of aiedieat practice. Staas of these nomerous and strongest of professional endorsements of its ingredients, will be found la a pamphlet wrsoned around the bottle, also in a booklet mailed free on request, by Dr.

B. V. Pierce, of Huuaio, n. x. rnese professional en dorsements should have far more weight than any amount 01 tne ordinary lav.

or non professional testimonials. The most intelligent women now a davs Insist on knowing what they take as medicine Instead of opening their mouths like a lot of young birds and gulping down whatever is onered mem. Favorite Pre gcription" Is of khow compositiox. It makes weak women strong and sick women well. Dr.

Pierce's Medical Adviser Is sent free niceipt 01 mvaam vo pay eipense OI mailing only. Send to Dr. Pierce, Bnftalo. N. 21 one cent Stamns for na.

per covered, or 31 stamps for cloth bound. If tick consult the Doctor, free nf charm by letter. All such communications are held sacredlr confidential. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Invigorate uid regulate stomach, liver and bowels.

In the third crusade a single stone from au English engine killed twelve Turks, and after the truce was shown to Saladin as a curiosity. OLD METHODS. REFORMED. Every Reader of The Gazette Will rind Something Interesting Here. Those who have lived in this sec tion of the state for a great many years can well remember the time when the piano was a luxury which could be enjoyed only by persons of ealth.

Prices were high, and the credit arrangements were so hard that persons of moderate incomes could not afford to purchase a good Instrument. When, however, the great piano manufacturing house of F. A. North Co. headquarters at R37 Linden street, Seranton, the old high seales and burdensome were upset, and a revolution in old fogy methods was effected.

Co. at once forced prices one third to one half 'lower than they ever were before, and they arranged a plan for easy monthly payments which, in every sense, Is the most liberal ever known in Pennsylvania. This house is noted for the fact that it does not push its customers. If a piano buyer finds himself In a tlgnt corner, North Co. will grant him every reasonable extension.

It is their object to make the purchase of a piano an easy and not a difficult matter. Just at present you may obtnin splendid bargains at prices which mean a big saving in money: $95 buys Chickerlng upright: rosewood; in i fine condition. Cost new $450.. buys Sohmer good as new; mahogany case. Cost new $275.

$120 buys Stein way: splendid order; fine specimen of this make. Cost hew $650. $125 buys Ivers Pond, large size; large finely carved panel; fuil metal frame; full tone. Cost new $275. $170, buys Kranich Bach, "like new; fine piano; mahogany, Cost new $300.

$175 buys Mathushek; darg mahogany; full metal trame; almost new; walnut case, cost new $350. $180 buys Leonard "upright; Flemish oak; 7 1 3 octaves; good value for the money. Cost new $350. $187.50 buys Bayer piano; handsomely carved case; three pedals; action in perfect condition. Cost new $300.

$335 buys Lester upright: used for concert purposes; case; three pedals; tone sweet atid mellow. Cost new $500. buys Estey organ; perfect condi tion; high top; rich tone; big bargain Cost new $125. f. A.

xonm co. 53T Linden S. Seranton, Pa. Please send me your special bargain list of upright and square pianos and organs, also special easy payment plans. Name Address 2t.n.l9&21.

Honesdale plan net OMting: plannel. Vnll lino In nlpn mitterno and Wrictly Al quality. Complete line of Underwear. The above lines are special department in wr up tn dale al. grocery nuire.

end Vebter. Thoass wsaiia rand Bjt Ds Uoa wrljk la. wsaatiaa For Young Boys and Children. Suits and Overcoats. Prices to.

suit everybody. Select your trump Suit or Overcoat from, a The $10 and $15 Specialty Shop Jacob Hillhauscr 28 South Main SL Pittston, Pa. Carpets Linoleum Wall Papers Rugs Matting Draperies Lace Curtains New Fall Goods If you want to ee something strictly up to date In the above lines, don't fail to inspect our new fall stock. We guarantee all goods. Special attention to holstery.

un Williams Co. Carpet Dealers North Main Street. For Thanksgiving Dinner Delicious Ice many flavors Fancy molds. 5 Dates, with Walnuts. After Dinner Mints.

Salted Almonds. The Holidays Will Soon be here It isn't too early to think about the Oift buying season. In fact, now is the time to Ret "first pick" at the HolWay stock. Come in and Look Around Holiday Goods Now on Exhibit Lewis the Jeweler 7 North Main, Opp. William St.

Do you want $2.70 worth of $33HJg for Call at our store and leam the particulars of the Sanitol Chemical Company's introductory offer, the greatest offer ever made ir. toilet preparations. Ten articles for tht price of 4 FAIUlEIt PECK, Plttston and West Plttston, Pa. I will be found a faithful I friend In time of need. 5 Interest Paid On Savings Accounts i Union Saviors and Trust Company 2 North Main PITTSTON, PA.

II PERSONAL. M. Coolbaugh, of Lake Carey, is spending a few days in town. A. G.

Hoffman, of Olyphant, was a visitor, in this city Sunday evening. Mrs, Henry Kantner was a caller at the home of Mrs. Charles Stahl on Sunday. Oswell Young has returned from "a visit of a few days with friends In Falls: Miss Louise KIstner, of New York, is visiting at the McAndrew home, in Upper Pittston. Miss Mary Duddy, of Plains, was the guest of the Misses Connors, of Oregon, Sunday.

Timothy Gilhool and Patrick Gallagher, of Carbondale, were visitors at the Connors home in Oregon Sunday. Mrs. McVoy, of Philadelphia, formerly Miss Alice Monk, of this place, is visiting at the home of Mrs. J. W.

Blackburn, on William street. Constable R. E. Bennett, the Fourth ward guardian of the peace, is again about his duties after having been laid up for several months by serious illness. Mrs.

William Meehan and sister, Miss Florence Scholl, of Seranton, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, F. Scholl, of Carroll street, on Sunday. Mrs. and Mrs, J.

B. Klrby and granddaughter, Miss Emma Lewis, have returned to their home, on 'Kennedy street, after spending the summer at their" country home in Way mart. Joseph Gerrity, who resided In West Virginia, where he was engaged at telephone work for several i months past, is at his home for a visit. He expects to leave shortly for New. York where a position him.

MONUMENT TO HARTRANFT'S MEN An obelisk sixty feet high, with two figures or an American soiaier on us base, will be erected by the state of Pennsylvania on the battlefield of Petersburg, in front of Fort Ma to commemorate the bra very and heroism of the Third Division of the Ninth Army corps, commanded by General Hartranft The monument was designed byF. W. Ruckstuhl, the New York sculptor, who designed the Hartranft statue on the Capitol grounds in Harrisburg, and will be erected under the direc tion of the commission recently by Governor Stuart. The sculptor represents the American soldier with two figures, that of wounded color bearer, from whose hand a color1 guard grasps and holds aloft the drooping standard. Several Union color bearers were killed' in the assault on Fort Mahone, and this design, which was one of seven entered in competition, seemed to the Commission to be most fitting.

The Ladles' Aid society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a supper and bazaar in the lecture room the church Thursday evening next. Those who have promised contributions to the supper and bazaar are requested to send them to the lecture room Thursday morning. There's No Shoe Leather so good Gun Metal Calf for general use. It's heavy enough to withstand the rough usage of every day wear and dressy enough vfor all except where patent leathers MUST be worn. In Button and Lace.

Men's and Women's, 93.50 and 11.00. H. G. WEEKS CO. 10 North Main St.

pittston. pa. Pittston, Pa. 'HI Lamp Art Lamp Utility CJ Never in the history of lamp making have art and science been so cleverly combined as at the present time The practical considerations have not been sacrificed in striving for the ideal yet we have lamps in 1 9 Perfect combustion renders them I orless rninating the only objec tion to kerosene as a lighting agent. Our display for the coming winter season is the the largest we have ever shown and by far the best Come in and we'll tell you all about them.

Schrago Sftros. GLASSWARE, LAMPS. Nortliainptoii and Wasiiinsion WILKES ltARRE, PA. Fresh Made Taffies and Butterscotch SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. 10c lb.

THIS WEEK O.VLT. After dinner mints, home niiule, 20c a n. French N'ugatlne, 20c 1T. Horelioiind, Lemon, and Cough Drops, home made, 10c. Salted Peanuts, home made.

20c tt. Oii'oanut Caramel, 15e a lb. Saturday Special One Dny only, Nov. 1(5. Chocolate 'Peppermints, lc lb.

CODEKAS, Rutler Rlock, North Slain St. the kind that tastes like butter. 2 lb. Rolls 7 Bert Noble's Cash Meat Market, 40 South Main St. A Good phoe for lUlllvil.

Rozelle's Special All sizes, all styles, all leathers. Ol ll CIIII DIIKN SHOES should receive your attention. Good, strong, well made. FANCY GROCER, 4SC a OjIm tfrvaf. lV Fancy Butterinc I prjflfG tr VIL On account of the tight money market in the west, PRICES HAVE TUMBLED, as will be seen bv this list.

Best Creamery Butter Full Cream Cheese Pure Lard .30 .16 .12 Hams, plain v. Hams, Skinned .12 California Hams .09 V2 Bacon' .14 Potatoes, per bushel Apples, hand picked Rutabagas .70 .80 .40 OUR aOTTOv "Full Weight and Measure Guaranteed YOU ARE TAKING NO CHANCE when you leave your measure with us we guarantee a perfect fit. Come In and See the Xew Fall Blackburn South Main Street. Evans Bros. FOR Coughs, Colds and Croup Try a Bottleof WhitePine Expectorant" with Tar 25c a Bottle Guaranteed under.

the Food and Drug Act, June 30, 190G; Serial No. 1825. For Sale only at New Books Put Your Money It is a good time now berore the big Holiday rush to look over our Book Department. We have a grand variety and our prices are very low. Book Deportment, Second Floor, AHow about Underwear We arc keeping our stock oomplcte untli after the Holidays.

No advance in prices. Regnijaiess of what other people say about the advance on Underwear our, prices are the same as last yenrt It will pny you to do some' shopping at the Every dollar that you own can be made a LIVE one by investing It In rapidly advancing New York City real estate. New York City papers are authority for the Statement that the Battery tunnels will be open about Dec. 1st. This means that our HOLLIS MANOR property will be less than 85 minutes from Wall street.

It will mean, too, that HOLLIS land will be worth a great deal moro to Investors. Stock in our 1,313 lot tract Is selling at $100 a share. THERE IS NO RISK. THERE ARE SURE PROFITS. Evans Bros, 25C Store.

J. W. TERWIUIGER, BO, DAVIES A JAJtES 14 Coal Exchange, Tnbawe, Ft, 44 4 Suft KafaSt. miti. I Nsw Phono 6J1I Old lfil 1 w.

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