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The News-Herald from Franklin, Pennsylvania • Page 14

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The News-Heraldi
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Franklin, Pennsylvania
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SI PAGE FOURTEEN. THE NEWS-HERALD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23. 1923. OIL CITY DEPARTMENT ROY Manager OFFICE 214 SENECA STREET 4 nr nnsrsnrn FREE METHODIST FIB fl SHORT OF GOAL Full $20,000 Needed With Pledge TRACT IS BEING OPPOSED The good will which you build with this bank Is a transferable asset. i Before you go ask us for letters of introduction to other banks.

Water Department's Report to Commission Council Show3 Test of No. 2 Was Dry Hole. of $25,000 By Congregation to Cover Cost of Nsw Church. At a meeting1. Monday evening, of Petitions covering a variety of re quests were presented to tke-Conimi lKi.it., sion Council at its regular session lasc evening.

One was signed by 70 pronertv owners in that section of Cranberry township adjacent to the south boundary of the city, protesting the annexation of that territory by the the workers of the financial campaign for funds for the First Free Methodist church, now under construction, reports were listened to with deep gratitude for every amount both promised and received. But, it was learned that if the goal for which the campaign was launched is reached, tho'workers and their friends must needs he alert and very active, for the 520,000 the goal, is by no means in sight. It is this amount, together with the $25,000 assumed by the congregation, that will total the $40,000, or such an amount as will about cover the cost of the new building. ciy. A a previous meeting of council a petition with 79 signers asked for its annexation.

No action was taken The Oil City National Bank on last evening's petition but the mat ter was referred to the committee of the whole. Fifteen signatures were attached Jo Oil City, Pa. i Organized 1864 Luxurious 3-Piece OVERSTUFFED LIVING ROOM SUITE A Remarkable Value at $260.00 This beautiful suite is a splendid example of the big values we are offering in high-grade Overstuffed Living Room Furniture. Buying in carload lots enables us to offer you furniture of the better kind at prices equally as low as you would pay elsewhere for furniture of inferior quality. This suite consists of a large, comfortable, davenport chair and wing chair, upholstered in lovely tapestry.

Removable cushions. Full Marshall Spring construction. Ask to see it. a petition asking that a Ujyit be in- talled in the First Ward between Seeley avenue and the cemetery. This was referred to the committee of the whole.

Fourteen property holders on Wilson avenue and Fifth alley asked for the improvement of Fifth alley by grading, paving and curbing. This was referred to the committee of the whole, as was also a petition of property owners on Glouviow asking that the grade be changed on Glenview avenue. This petition had 5(5 signers. on account of the limited number of workers, it is now apparent that it will be impossible to. reach all whom the solicitors had hoped to see, personally, so if anyone has money he would like to give, or a promtse of such, please communicate with George II.

Snyder, treasurer, 402 Cowell avenue, to whom all amounts are payable. PifiOiSMIsiiNCED FOB MONDAY CONCERT Miss Elizabeth Bonner, contralto. BIG VALUES IN DINNER SETS Council concurred lu the recom mendation that the work of George Barnard, contractors for the Clark alley sewer from Lot No. 1304 to No. 1315 be accepted and final settlement made.

A motion carried instructing and Norman Frey, pianist, announce the following program for the first of a series of artist recitals to be given under the auspices of the Tuesday Musicale this season, in Carnegie hall this evening: Every housewife should plan to visit this store and see our fall display of dinnerware and glassware. Here are a few interesting offerings for this week. Pretty 32-Piece Cottage Set in either a pink spray or gold band design. Very specially price at $4.98 I00-Piece Dinner Set good quality domestic porcelain. Pretty morning glory design.

A splendid value at $27.50 100-Piece Dinner Set in the blue bird an drose design, (blue border pink rose insert.) A complete service for 12 persons. Very special at 32-Piece Set above design for Beautiful 100-Piece English Porcelain Dinner Set in the Somerset design (border design with fruit insert.) Regular price $75.00. A wonderful bargain I. Aria, Don Fatale" from "Don Carlos" Verdi II. (a) 1 WIRE NOW the mayor to issue his proclamation to the qualified electors of the city, stating therein the offices to be voted for at the coming general election on November C.

Council concured in the recommendation that tb.e city solicitor be instructed to apply to the court for appointment of viewers to assi ss the cost of the sewer on Carrol avenue, Cedar avenue and Clark alley as provided by ordinances Nos. 1012 and 10-10. It was moved that the work of E. H. Pierce, contractor for consJ ruction of the sewer on Deer street he accepted and final settlement made and recommendation was also made for acceptance of the storm sewers on Carroll and Cedar avenues and Clark alley and final settlement made.

Council concurred in these recommendations. The city clerk is in receipt of a letter from II. Hoffer, of the state Health department asking that water test from Test well No. 17 on first first test well, be made so that, the water may be used for domestic purposes. The letter which stated that (c) (d) (e "HEISEY" GLASSWARE We carry a large assortment of this desirable glassware In open stock.

Goblets, Sherberts, Water Classes, Ice Tea Glasses, Parfaits, etc. Very moderate prices. Ask to see them I (a) (b) Vielle Chanson Espagnole. Fior di dolcezza Del Paz Corge il sol Douaudy Yerborgeuheit Wolf Lenz Hildach III. Fantasy Impromptu Chopin Staccato Etude Opus No.

2 Kubinstein Matthew Norman Frey IV. Before the Crucifix La Forgo Bendeueer's Stream Oil Irish Do Not Go, My Love llageman Deep Kiver Negro Spiritual Ked, Red Rose Cottcnet (China and Glassware Deyt. Main Floor.) for Electric Service, and dispel the gloom of the long Winter evenings. Your home can be completely equipped for Electric Light at a special low figure and on EASY PAYMENTS Phone us for particulars. (a) (b) (c) (d (e) Miss Bonner is a young American singer who has won considerable recognition in many of the larger cities the matter had been called to the attention of C.

Seibert' and that it will be given earl)- consideration was read. Announcement was made that the Franklin Li Pf Pet. 445 I Bel: 491 68C rumor that the water in Test wed No. i .4 11 fa if i it im ,11 I 1 kv i -I mi 1 IS, or second test well, is not fit for and her work this evening is sure to prove a delight. Following the concert a reception will held in the Belles Let-tres club house in honor of the appearing artists.

A feature of the reception will be vocal solo by James Cuyler Black. All members of the Tuesday Musicale club are invited to attend and each is privileged to bring one guest. use is erroneous, une won was awau- rtnnifi been use there was no water in SOCIAL EVENTS Citizens Light and Power Co. the well. The third test well will be started in the near future.

The bond of Clyde I. Duffee. of the Service Garbage Co. in the sum of $1,500 was approved. ft i OIL CITY LOCALS.

Mooselieart dance, Moose hall, Friday evening, Oct. 20. Six-Ace orchestra. Other amusements. Everybody welcome.

23 Oct 4t The initiatory degree was conferred i li.lnfAn MIA LS. GOODRICH TALKS TO last evening at the City Hotel. The table decorations were carried out in keeping with the Hallowe'en season. Following the dinner a business session was held. It was announced that the next regular meeting of the club will be held on Wednesday evening, October 31, instead of Monday evening.

For Mr. and Mrs. McKay. Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest R. Crowther entertained the Tureen Dinner Club at their borne on Central avenue last evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs. William S. McKay who leave soon to make their home in Greenville.

Covers were laid for 14. Mr. and Mrs. McKay were presented with a beautiful On a CiaSS OI live uuiuiuuica at regular meeting of Latonia lodge No. SIVERLY PLANT B.

B. B. Club. Mrs. William Karnes entertained members of the B.

B. B. Club of the Bethel M. E. church, at her home ou Glenview avenue, last evening, the affair being the regular meeting of that club.

Following the business meeting a social hour was held and refreshments were served. Covers were laid for 17. The next meeting of the club will be held on next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Trax, of Colbert avenue, and will be preceded by a tureen dinner. 1 KENNEDY OPTICAL CO.

1 OPTOMETRISTS 1 "'Save Your Sight" 1 5 Oil City Franklin 5 Surprise Visitor. Xnon today saw the Industrial Department of the Oil City-Young Men's Christian Association at the plant of the (til Weil Supply Company in Siverly. where Asa Stanley Goodrich, of New York, spoke to the employes at a noon hour mooting. This was the first meeting for the fall and winter reason, following the example of last year in conducting meetings each week. A large group of men tinned out to greet Mr.

Goodrich and were richly rewarded by a TEN ARE ENROLLED IN B0ffi CLASS AT The following candidates with their weights are listed in the boxing classes at the Y. M. C. A. Jimmy Vender-lin, heavyweight; George Latshaw, ItiO; George Crispen, 170; Raymond Robinson, 1-W; Sam Mackey, KiO; Ted Smiih, 1:53 John Morrison.

140; Leo FitzgeYald, 110; John Fuller. 90; Abe Heyison, 1415. The first session of the classes was held last evening and John Kinney selected a number of men to try out for the team to represent Oil City at the inter-city meets to be held during the. season. The first meet will be with Butler in this city on Novemlier 3.

Another class will be held Friday evening and all members who wish to take up boxing should turn out then. NEWS-HEBlLOlOITOR 10 ADDRESS KIIUS Mrs. Treve Molleston, of Verona, was pleasantly surprised at the home of her mother, Mrs. D. W.

Hodge, of Manning street, last evening by 20 of her friends. The evening was spent with games and music furnishing entertainment. A light lunch was served at a late hour. The house was attractively decorated with bououets of WINTON AND PACKARD Sales and Service i PACKARD Built to Your Ask the Man Individual Tauie. Who Owns One.

Storage Night, Day, Wee or Month, Washing and Greasing a Specialty. very utile ami gtraignt io me poiur talk. PUBLIC SALE. On Trax farm, Siverly road, Oct. 25, at 1 p.

m. The following articles will be exposed to public sale 10 milk cows, two draft horses, double and single harness, hay, hav ladders, cider press and other articles, bay rake, mowing machines, four plows, milk wagon, two lumber wagons, milk bottles, milk cans and other dairy equipment, two barrels vinegar. D. A. PORTER, C.

W. DUFFEE, Auctioneer. 23-2t "How Much Is a Man Worth?" was the subject chosen by this able chrysanthemums. speaker, and fnrougnout. tne entire Quota Club.

Covers were laid for 19 at the regular dinner of the Quota club held McGUIRE BROTHERS 119 State Street OU Cily, Pa. 101S held last evening. Odd Fellows' Hallowe'en dancing party, Friday October 20th. Oriental orchestra, per couple. Spectators 25c.

Free check room. It The many friends of Mrs. C. O. Sey-mouro, who underwent an operation at the Oil City Hospital yesterday morning, will be pleased to learn that the operation was successful and she is resting comfortably.

First of the series of Tuesday Musicale concerts in Carnegie hall, Tues-dty evening, October 23, with the appearance of Miss Elizabeth Bonner, contralto. Single admission, $1.50. Course ticket, $3.00. 02-3t Large crowds were delighted at the Lyric Theatre yesterday with the erful screen dramatization of the book that took the English speaking people by storm "If Winter Comes." The production will continue its engagement today. Tola Negri interprets a new role, that of sympathy, in the George Fitz-maurice production, "The Cheat" which will lie shown again today at the Venango Theatre.

The star is supported by Jack Holt and Charles de oche. Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, supported by a cast of exceeding brilliance interpret the greatest love story ever told and a photodrama of especial magnifies nee and luxury, "The Merry-Go-Round" which the Cameo Theatre will show again today. A Halderman, chief of the city planning division of the Bureau of Internal affairs of Harrisburg will be in the city on Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, November 1 for the purpose of discussing zoning with the city officials. He will tour the city with city officials and will speak to the body on the subject on Wednesday evening. talk he held the men with his out or the ordinary message.

Mr. Goodrich dissected the body into its component parts and sold them at the market value, and then drew the lesson and asked "How Much Were They Worth He said that there were various kinds of brains, all looked alike but some were eood and were an asset, others did not mean much. Sheep and other animals had brains, VMS W. P. F.

Ferguson, editor of The News-IIerald, will address the Kiwan-is Club at its regular mid-week luncheon at the Venango Club at 12:15 FEDERAL MOTOR TRUCKS Eaies Service. Used Cars Parts for all makes of Cars. GOLDBERG AUTO PARTS CO, Used Cars Accessories Open Evenings Both Phones Oil city, Pa. but they were not worth much, lesson was worked around The o'clock tomorrow. He will tell of his Hits research work in archeoloev on Isle Ryale where he has discovered undeniable traces of some early and long forgotten race of men.

thought, and at the conclusion of the talk each one was asking themselves "How Much They Were Worth" and whether they wore an asset to themselves and the community in which they liile. WE OFFER a banking service that will be found of value to the merchant, business man or individual. We will be glad to have you avail yourself of our facilities. 4 Interest Paid on Savings Accounts. Get Acquainted You'll Like Our Policy PFOPLES 89 Seneca Oil City HIGH HIS "PEPPING UP" FDR FHLI1 FRAY "CLOTHES" The more care you give them the more wear they'll give you.

Our work cosas little compared to the increased service and added joy you'll get from your garment SUPERIOR Oil (MAKING CO. raruiin fhou; Oil City Bell 47 Bell 63 Pet. 199 Pt 42 atizensjBaCompany BUT FEW HUCKSTERS AT CURB MARKET TODAY Only five hucksters were present at curb market this morning and buyers were few. Potatoes sold from $1.75 to per bushel, pears $2 per bushel, chestnuts 2 cents a pound. Eggs sold CO cents a dozen and butter 53 cents a pound.

Cabbage sold 3 cents a pound and cauliflower 15 cents a pound. Ap-les sold for 40 cents a peck. TAG AND DONATIoTdAY IS -J ta TO BE OBSERVED SATURDAY ROD BAND WHEEL POWERS SATISFY THE OIL PRODUCER The loss of their game at Grove City Saturday seems to have put determination into the Oil City High football team not to have such a defeat repeated and at their first scrimmage for this week at West Park last evening they buckled down and did some of their best and steadiest work of the Coach Woodman will keep every man at top notch this week in anticipation for the game with their keenest rival. Franklin, on Saturday. Plenty of training this week while the team esped have its best material the lineup.

The squad is In the best of shape with practically all the disabled men out for practice nsain and they ae all showing considerable pep. frLnr-n SUBS YOTJB HOME IB ntOPEEXY LIGHTED, Xssirt upon banner Maid lamp. XiAXiOKjCZ ELECTBIC 105 Stt St. 66 Sprlnf St. Saturday will be donation and tag day for the Childrenes' Home.

Anything that can le used in the ordinary IF WINTER COMES RADIATOR ROBES BLANKETS WHIZ-ANTI FREEZE HEATERS Keller Auto Supply Co. 30 Seueca Oil City. MONEY $25 to $300 Combine your debts and owe us only. Loans made on Furniture and Pianos. If you have bills or loans outstanding we will advance you the cash to pay them.

We always have the money and can make you a loan within 24 hours from the time we receive your application. TRANSACTIONS CONFIDENTIAL No Endorsements, No Assignments, No Publicity. If you cannot call, phone or write and we will tako care of your application for you. Office Hours a. m.

to 5:30 p. m. daily. Saturdays 8 a. m.

to 9:00 p. m. Pat. phn 115. sii phon 4oa Union Loan Co.

Boom 218, and floor, I. O. O. T. Bid aaa tuot mu ou city, All MataL Oaara, No babbit User all of brwuw.

Oeentrlts located elosa te Um KTound. Intend for Heavy OIL CITY GRANITE MARBLE WORKS atanoifccturaxa ot ftU klnda oj cm-Utj work. A. X. fUf pop.

Mala cd paliaf OU City, rU pkon 8323. "THE Cf RE I IFF" IS SPEAKER'S SUBJECT home' will be acceptable. Clothing for children will also be gratefully received as will all ikuds of provisions. Donation day has long been a popular event in the history of the Children's Home and it is the usual custom of the people of Yenango county to donate enonsrh foodstuffs to keep the larder well filled all through the winter. It is expected that the same generosity will be shown this jsear.

All donations should be placed on the porch and trucks will traverse all the city streets gathering up and delivering the contributions to the Home. At the same time Tag Day will be held to scure thp necessary funds for running the home during the year. HARRY SMITH OTL Ttural StptiakM 113" 'ftftdt. JOSEPH REID GAS ENGINE COMPANY T. C.

RAMSEY CO. Representing The Equitable Life Assunuv Society National Transit mCg. Oil City, Pa. OIL CTTT, Ta. Branches in all active ull ftVM.

Tonlcfht Asa Stanley Goodrich, who Is here under the ansnlces of the Religious Work ermmittpe of the Oil City Y. M. C. will deliver another of his Intenselr Interesting lectures at the Yj. M.

A. The subject chosen for tonight Is "The Coming of Lire" and dpals with geology and follows directly last night's mexsnae "Starland." This will be Illustrated with charts and other affects, and shows (he coming of life upon this earth. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come to the tonight and hear Mr. Goodrich. Chambers ireless Gas Range LO.

0.F. ARCADE Murray-Brumbaugh Co. CARPETS AND FURNITURE Ooootite City Hall fVj r- t. PROPERTY IS SOLD Illghfleld brothers, of Franklin, and John H. Glas.

of Oil City, hare purchased the Harry Smith oil property at the top of Cochran hill on the Franklin-Saiina road, consisting of about R5 acres of land, dwelling, and 41 oil wells. ECKERD'S Cut-Bate Stort "SELL FOB LESS 17. M. JEMWG3 ELECTRIC CO. Pet.

1179 41 Main Si, en. CITY, A. W. B. Fye, Axent Pet Phone 8240-X OU City i.

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