The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

DAILY 1846 1922 11 it illCj Entered Hay 22ndf 1880, at Monongahela, a Second Class Matter, Under the Act of Congress, March 3rd, 1878. MONONGAHELA, FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1922 TWO CENTS SEVENTY-SIXTH YEAR, NO. 5 VANVOORHIS IN THE LEAD FOR ASSEMBLY MUMEM) PA, COLOffl) POIiCEIM WAS WASMGTOBL Commencemei MAY PETITION FOR Cooperative Plans For The INSTANTLY KILLED BY ANOTHER NEGRO POPPY SALE TOMORROW Flanders poppies will be sold here on Saturday and Monday. They will be offered by the Ladies Auxiliary of Frank" Downer Post No. '302, American Legion.

The net profits of the sale will be retained by the local Auxiliary, for welfare work amony ex-service men and they hope for a most generous response on the part of Monongahe-la people. RECOUNT OF DISTRICT Exercises Held last Evening Improvemen trict. The recount yesterday showed that the VanVoorhis vote was 151. FUNERAL NOTICE The co-operative plan for improv- Charles S. VanVoorhis, of Charle-roi, is once more in the lead for the npnlinajtipn for state assembly on the Republican ticket from the second district of Washington county, by five votes.

This change in the situation comes Counsel for both Sprowls and Van Voorhis were agreed that 151 was the correct vote, as shown by the recount. The recount of the Fifth pre P'jlietn it Richard Thomn, ored, aged about 40 years, and a arotliei of Harry Thomas, wh- a b'iiber shon at the "'t vtt at Vain ano Fourth streets, city, was murdered about 12:30 o'clock last night at the corner of Forrest! and Highland avenues, Washington, Pa. I Funeral services for Mrs. the bjusines zone 'la, extending from First street to Standing room was at a premium last night when the 42nd annual commencement exercises were 'held at the State Armory. After the vast throng had been comfortably Fifth street, and including the cross cinct checked up exactly with the of- 'Kjghtlinger examined his irevolver and that not a shot had been fired from it.

Until this proof of the murder was furnished there was a possibility that the officer might have committed suicide Indications are that Catlin was waiting for Policeman Thomas and deliberately premeditated killing him. The officer was on duty in the Third ward and made hourly reports by telephone from different sections. He had just called the police headquarters and left the Sam Spiro store denly at the home of Mrs. Mary Mc- finwan in Stjintnn frx WpHiipsHav streets from Railroad to Chess hM th hnm- nf streei. now Practically completed.

Lewis Catlin, colored is wanted seated with many occupying the California. on II has worked out a commit- as the murderer of the officer as he places of vantage by standing the in, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, tee of elnt from the "usmss Men I A A Al vocation was delivered by the Rev. ctanAu1.i informant unii winhe Association in conjunction witn me was seen near foliceman Thomas just a few moments before the fatal Planning Commission, and about through a recount of all the ficial return. In the sixth precinct Charleroi precincts yesterday by the VanVoorhis lost one vote, official return board. That recount Yesterday Attorney Dwight M.

makes the total vote for each of Anderson, representing Dr. Sprowls these two candidates in the district filed exceptions to the openings of as follows: Sprowls, 2,702 and Van- the fourth, fifth and sixth precinct Voorhis, 2,707. This recount was boxes, of Charleroi. It was for-made in the presence of counsel for mal exception, and the reasons were both Dr. Sprowls and Mr.

VanVoor- that "such ballot boxes have not his. I been in the proper custody since the Th PHfl thoue-h is not vet. Yester- 'closing of the polls and count." It in Highland cemetery, ihe body Henry M. McClellan, of Paul's Episcopal church. Following this was the high school chorus, also a Mrs.

Forsyth was removed to the Lilly home at California today. shots were fired and had disappear-' ed when persons living in the dis-! trict reached the scene. I number of selections by the boy and committee of five from the Community Club has been appointed to go over the final drafts of the general plan. The tentative draft of the proposed ordinance is now in the hands of the City Solicitor and Supt. girl choruses of the school, with the Home grown spinach, corn, green high school orchestra adding sever- beans, yellow beans, egg plants, was not stated who had them.

The al numbers. I cauliflower, peas and cucumbers at ine salutatory oration was given pete Rocco's. adv. when he was shot. Thomas had been a member of the police force for several months and was one of the widely known colored residents of Washington.

He resided in East Walnut street, and leaves a wife and 10 children. His mother and several brothers and sisters, also, survive. While in the Spiro store, Policeman Thomas had talked to Mr. and Continued on Page Four box in the fifth precinct was not locked when received yesterday. It by Howard Meredith his subject: ino motive ior tne crime couia oe ascertained this morning.

Catlin has a bad reputation in police circles and was well known to Thomas as Catlin had married Susie Thomas, a niece of the policeman but had not lived with her for several years. That Policeman Thomas did not commit suicide was definitely determined when Deputy Coroner R. S. being handled in a was tied shut at the place where the of Finance Mr. Blythe, and it is hoped to work out all the minor details and have the matter pushed right through to completion.

In general, the plan provides for financing the improvement by means lock should have been, with red tape, I careful and forceful manner. The valedictory was given by Miss Mary and this tape was sealed with wax. Free Pure Aluminum Ware, large pieces absolutely given away free on Saturday and Monday, at The Ladies Store. adv. Strawberry short cake 5c per cut.

Pizzutelli's. adv. The exception filed gives indica Rossini, her subject being "Honor day afternoon petitions were filed with the return board by Attorney Dwight M. Anderson, of Donora, representing Dr. Sprowls, for a recount of the First and ''Fourth precincts in Donora.

These boxes were taken this morning and the return board will count them this afternoon. These are Sprowls precincts, but it is understood the recount is made with the idea that it is thought there was an error in the count in that district. There is, though, no reflection on the election boards. Lies at Labor's Gate." Orations tion that an appeal might later be taken to court, from the decision of of a licensing system for business men of the community whereby a small annual license fee is charged, and the whole receipts from this were also given by Miss 'Lois Devore and Samuel Goldstein while Marina the official return board, on a re 3 lbs 25c at Lazzari gave a reading "The Belfry count. Special green beans Fruit Market.

dv. of Bruges." All of these renditions In the recount yesterday afternoon I 11 MM of the Second and Third in the for were par excellence and were well received by the relatives and friends mer VanVoorhis gained two votes, the recount giving him 132 instead special license system are to be placed in a sinking fund to retire the certificates of indebtedness for the proposed business zone improvement. It is roughly estimated that the paving in a substantial way of the streets indicated, and the instal of the graduates with acclaim. given diplomas; then in 1884 number President S. S.

Baker, of Wash of 130 as shown by the official re ington and Jefferson college, deliv turn. There was no change in the recount and official return in the ered an inspiring and helpful address to the class, admonishing them to Third precinct. It is probable that lation of the Great White Way will cost $30,000. The amount would be a a Il.l.. 0 XI 11 XL? a recount in otner uonora aisincis i urne care oi me smaii inmgs in uie, paid off by the fees received from will be asked.

land exerting them forward to the the licensing system in about five ing 2. Since that date a class has been graduated each year, numbering in all 586. Up until 1904, 222 students had been graduated and at this time Superintendent R. G. Dean came to the Monongahela schools, and has been in charge of 18 commencements with 264 students.

Ten years ago the course was changed from three years to four to complete the high school. At that time Prof. Howard Crane came to bigger achievements. He was fol- years. This would be a very light SPECIAL I lowed by Frank Bebout, president of The recount of Charleroi yesterday gave Sprowls a gain of one vote and a loss of one vote.

VanVoorhis gained 12 votes and lost two. Dr. Sprowls, until this recount, had a lead of five votes. Consequently the lead changed to VanVoorhis with five votes to the good. The contest was reopened yesterday.

It gained considerable momentum during the day and where the end will be is a question. Dr. J. Add Sprowls was in the lead by five votes, after the recount on Tuesday of the disputed Ellsworth precinct. Prior to that Charles S.

VanVoorhis, by the original official count had a lead of 20 6X0 last coior nag, compiewj wun. fn fllB fifl burden for all concerned and the beautiful business district it would give us would be the admiration of root narawooa varnunea pu members of the class 1 1 1 1 a. IlfL I ana gaivamzea uracil. M.eyi pnmmmPImm In, niM all our neighboring cities, and would last $1.00 Myers Myers. adv.

I wu nf place Monongahela far in the lead in the way of an attractive business the excellence of the program and Monongahela and has just finished his tenth year in the local high because of the large class of stu NOTICE dents graduated Sixty-six young school. The fifth convention of the ureeKlmen an(j women received their di Catholic Russian Pravoslavny Broth- Ipiomas and are now ready to enter section of our city. The co-operation of every man and woman is asked to thus improve our down town streets, make them light, smooth, attractive and beautiful. Merchants and all business men will profit by this and they will pay for the work. The present class is a tribute to splendid work of the pupils, the hearty cooperation of the faculty and votes.

The unofficial vote had giv' erhood of the United States of Amer-lcoiiege normal school or office en the lead to Dr. Sprowls by 11 ica will be held in eagles Hall, Mon-l The first class was graduated from votes The big gain for VanVoorhis yes ongahela, beginning on the Monongahela high school in 1878 May 29, 1922. Advlwnen ten members were graduated. the supervision that has prevailed. Prof.

Dean now leaves our schools after 18 years of labor, two years in the high school and 16 years as superintendent of schools. terday was in the fourth precinct of Charleroi The official return gave The next class was in 1880, number iv. 1 ooo a VauVoorhis 141 votes in that dis A FEW MORE LEFT Fast color flags, 3x5 feet, complete with bracket, pole and rope. $1.00. Borland's.

adv. pieces absolutely given away free onl Saturday and Monday, at The Ladies I Store. adv. NOTICE Get your Saturday's order at I Daughters of St. George, will At your home with your KODAK there's always another story waiting to be told.

Let us show you how simple and satisfactory it is to make piccures the Kodak way. Ask us for the free booklet, "At Home with the Kodak." Kodaks, all autographic, up Brownies, $2,00 up Scott's. adv. Monday evening in Eagle Hall. "a a a Mrs.

T. A. Wilson is attending good attendance is desired. a Bridge luncheon today in Wilkins- I Mallory, The Jeweler Gifts for the June Bride. Hundreds of dainty things to choose from at prices to suit all tastes and purses.

The name MALLORY on the box fives added interest and pleasure. Our Repair and Optical Dept. Always Up-To-Date 202 Main Street, Monongahela, Pa. burg, given at the home of Mrs. C.

M. McCantry. NOTICE Store will be closed all day on Memorial Day. Open late Monday C. Pizzutelli.

Cantaloupes) 10c and 15c each at Fruit Market. adv. Fancy boxed and barrel apples at BENTLEY TODAY MISS DU PONT America's most beautiful blonde IN "A WONDERFUL WIFE" HARRY SWEET in "HORSE SENSE" A Century. Comedy SATURDAY MARY ROBERTS RINEHART'S Famous story "THE GLORIOUS FOOL" With RICHARD DIX and HELENE CHADWICK Also HARRY MYERS in THE ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE" Pizzutelli's. adv.

Home grown lettuce 20c a pound at Pete Rocco's. adv. Children's hats and dresses, price H)MMMMMMMtMtMMMMMMMMMIMIMtMHI low. Borland's. adv.

Infants and children's wear at a very low price at 115 Chess street. PAUL C. ROBINSON Prescription Drugfia 1 A' Gulhane Bush Prescription Druggist adv. Lots of good things to eat Corrin ANTON TODAY W. GRIFFITH portrays in his masterly production of "DREAM STREET' TIME OF SHOWS Afternoon 2:30 Penrod.

adv. Hemstitching Todd Stevens. adv. MMMMMMMMMH HM- Evenings 7 and 9. ADMISSION 10c and 25c.

ALEXANDER AND COMPANY HANKERS 1 Established 1860 Tho ShcxM Storo FOOD SPECIALS SATURDAY AND MONDAY 45c Opeka Coffee, 2 pounds 43c 45c Opeka Tea, 2 pkgs 43c 50c Queen Olivet, 2 for 51c 25c Table Syrup, 2 for. 23c i 25c Table Sauce, 2 for X3c 75c Maxixe Cherries, lb 9c 65c Fruit Whip Chocolates, lb. 49c 50c Frozen Creams, lb 29c SATURDAY ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN IN "THE GIRL FROM NOWHERE" News Reel and Comedy. WHEN YOUR LAWYER WRITES YOUR WILL remember to tell him to appoint therein the Monongahela City Truit" Company as your Executor. It will give you the assurance of safety in the management of your estate.

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