Shamokin News-Dispatch from Shamokin, Pennsylvania • Page 1

TO INTERNATK3NAC NEJW SPECIAC WIRE AND ILLUSTRATED SERVICE THE SHAMOKIN DISPATCH TBMPBRATUIIB fcir and colder tonight ani pWRTY-EIGHTH YEAR No. 56 SHAMOKIN, SATURDAY, JAN. 26, 1924. PRICE Par math IBE GILLESPIE WILL PHELD GUARANTEE BANK IUDQE WILHELM ORDERS WILL OF LOCAL WOMAN LETS CONTRACT FOR 1024 SECURITY BOXES PROBATED; FINDINGS ihuylkill County Jurist; I Bill CIOPJ ft ''MAKING FILL F0MEW mm ISREE TO specially Presiding in mm mm Pill Case, Finds That Mrs. Valeria Gillespie IfVas of Testamentary WES R1.BR, Ml capacity When She AI SRRBVRY I Force of 25 Men! Eftgaged in Separate Polished Steel Vault to he Provided for Safe Deposit Boxes in New Burglar-proof Equipment of Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company -Vaults Now Under Construc- tion I With the interior of their new and I handsome bank building of granite I about completed, the directors of the Guarantee Trust company are giving I their closest attention to equipping the interior of the banking structure 8TER COOHTY BRi Itigned Document Not.

Influenced Making Preparations for Big LJfo' MacHenry Wilhelm, of Potts-n of the orphans' court of Reorganization of Legica WflJ KNflW Corporation Effected at 1 I i Bridge Building Project er River A force of about Twenty-five mi juylkill county, yesterday afternoon Meeting Held Last Ev lion with John I. Carr, reg-rills for Northumberland Itity, in connection with the Valeria EAL MARCH ening Herbert Lawrence Re-elected President for Ensuing Year Decision Reached at the Joint Meeting of Boards of Commissioners Yes-terday to Defer Construction of Watson-town Bridge Until Milton-West Milton Structure is Built The Northumberland and Union I espie will case that has created feral i i the unity with every modern appliance that tern's to the convenience of its patrons LOCAL GIRL WEBBED AT POTTSVILLE Announcements Received Here of Marriage of Miss Maude Weimer to New Jersey Man punt of the prominence of the liti- are at work on Packer's Island, near Sunbury, making preparations for the big bridge building Iroject that will be launched soon by the Bethlehem Steel company. Thejwork at present includes filling in, grading, etc. Carload after carpad of cinders have been received, dumped and car and the safety of their securies. nber of local bankaiv prominent citizens were summon- the contract 1,024 safe de-rom two to eight lito appear before Judge Wilhelm, Miss Pearl Snyder and Ivan was let for ins Rohrer Were Married atl posit boxes ranj WiHiarncportYcslerday pally presiding, some months ago, to tin testimony was taken in Judge appli- The directors of the American Le- gion corporation, elected at a meeting of the local Legion post a week ago, held an enthusiastic meeting last ev-l ening and effected a re-organization for the ensuing year.

Herbert Lawrence who in the capacity of president so ably directed the affairs of the corporation during the past year, was re-elected to that of- Ijert Lloyd's chambers in the Peo- Kadi nches in mg at aunnury yesuruay aiiern Trust company building. id the propjsed i his opinion, Judge Wilhelm holds ealing a march on their friends. Pearl Snyder, a popular young and Ivan Rohrer, a well known ngth, and will be provided with the ost modern burglarprcof lock. The safe deposit bocs will occupy while Mrs. Gillespie's mental fa'c- ried to where the lillng in operations are in progress.

Tlere is now only one siding for supply and work trains, and during the following Week two more will be installed. Considering the size of the project the work is moving along rapidly. No steel nor supplies for the bridge proper have been received as yet, nor effected to some extent '-v man of this city, slipped the entire side of one of the large Wataontown-White Deer bridge a-cross the Susquehannu river until after the Milton-West Milton bridge has been erected. This, it is estimated, between $300,000 and -idei and i there i their homes yesterday and of his services. to be placed oi 'he east of rarrant a finding that she was not Attorney Samuel Shipm the building.

The vault interior is of testamentary capacity at the time named vice-president, while Edwar Imade the will. The judge further I iMiiag, ornamented with plate mirrors. The vault Announcements have been received here of the marriage of Miss Maude! Elinda Weimer, of Pottsville, formerly ot this city, and William H. Baker, of New Jersej hav-1 ing been solemnly me of the bride yesterday The bride is a daughter of Mr. and i Mrs.

E. J. Weimer, formerly of this city, but for the past decade located Bt Pottsville. She is a graduate of i the Shamokin high school and is well known this community. For a number years she has held the position of public school teacher at daughter of Harry handson: coun there was nothing in the sur- will they be until operati equipped with the additional is are Bradley was elected secretary, sue idings 1 needing Clyde F.

Ketner who decline nload- be a candidate for re-electioi ard was apnointed to make c' Inding circumstances to indicate or tn accommodate properly th the mother, Mrs. Valeria Gilles- a-elected treas- ing of supplies. More men will be Frank Graeber rpcown, and is one of Coal town- ed agains high pcwered acetylene most highly esteemed young and stool and is absolutely a burglar proof. As an additional pre-and Mrs. Wdlu.m Rohrer of this win kc i influenced by her daughter in for the ensuing ye; hired as the operations attain great I way in making the will.

Khe actions at law had their incep- mates of the probable cost of the Deer bridge an. I to report at a future joint meeting. The Milton-West ilton structure, according to Clarence Sautters, chief clerk of Northumberland county, is in Continued on page two mployed as an electrician with a burKlar alarm wltn a three- T. T. Ogdeni The newlyweds plan when the counsel of Miss Lillian fespie presented her mother's will er proportion.

The directors let the contract 1 furnishing chairs for the Leg gymnasium to the Haywood-Wal Continued on page four sh wire covering hte top, sides Ports' lib He go to housekeeping near future. best kn Continued on page three 1 young i mitimued on page three www- iklt ni rM irv APPEALS JURY I AWARD TO THE HIGH COURT BILL TO REGULATE J. HlUUleNa IN rltLU FOR DELEGATE TO THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Ask New Trial in Case in HARD COAL INDUSTRY IN RADICAL HANDS Which Sunbury Man Was Awarded $3,500 Damages Sunbury Susquehanna Electric itrcet Railway company today appeal-id to the supreme court from the ver I I C01MYSEAT dict of a Northumberland county civil jury awarding harles Witheim, ion Agent Announces MAYOR ISSUES Candidacy for Delegate Sunbury, $3,500. Wilhelm was knocked off a load of hay by a company street car on a bridge here last sum- DIRECTORS WE MINE OF Y. W.

C. CAM IN WILD HOLD ELECTION PLUNGE DOWN OF OFFICERS, CULM BANK from Seventeenth Dis- rict to Convention at lew York City Help- lid to Nominate Wilson THE CMEM)N MAN BURIED TO THE NECK JN DITCH Workman Had Thrilling Es cape From Death While ai Work in Sewer Trench Ralph Linn, of West Milton, while at work on the sewer line at Milton Wednesday, met with an accident that nearly cost him his life. He was cementing the joints of a wee He alleged ncjligence anil after a three-day trial won the award. FARMERS' PREDICT FAILURE Introduced hy Borah, it Goes to the LaFollette Committee, Most Radical Element in Congress Mine Factions Expect a Regulation FightPublic Hearing Likely WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 Reference of Governor Pinchot's coal bill to the senate committee on interstate commerce plates it under control of the most radical element in congress, and indicates the nature of the fight coal interests are facing, spokesmen of operators' associations here said today.

The fact that the bill was introduce ed to the senate by Senator William leorge J. Higgins, one of the best Mrs. Abe Snyder is Re-Elected President of Association for Ensuing Year STRICT SUNDAY CLOSING EDICT Order Directs that all Business Places Shall be Closed Between 12 Noon and Midnight Mayor Drumheller yesterday issued a closing edict for Sunbury stores. The Mayor said: "All business places shall be closed on Sun- Democrats of tne 17th congres-d district, has made the announce-, of his candidacy for delegate fa, this district to the national Dem- convention to be held in the MCR0PS jew York in June. election ot delegaiev to and hetwoen f- o'clock; convention will be held at the ie primaries, the 17th district in- midnight." i pipe when he saw that the ground Fruit and Grain Crops Will Suffer Greatly at Result of ling the counties of Sullivan, Col- "All drug stores may open in th caving in.

He made a quick ef Montour and Northumherland. I Higgins pledges himself, if elect- lars Were Started by High Wind of Last Evening Landed in Heap at Bottom of Bank Many residents of the community led this morning when it discovered that five mine cars bad plunged over the edge of the Cameron culm bank during the night and lay piled up at the foot of the steep incline just north of Sunbury Btreet. li was feared at first that a serious accident had becured, but this belief was soon abandoned when the' i oUowing the dumping of the last trip of mine ears late yesterday l't. lie (ho were shunted to the usual siding on the top of the bank, where they were left standing fort to get out of the ditch, but was caught by the loose ground and was buried up to his neck. The only thine lof which favorable action by the the Snowless Winter With a snowless winter the far who come into market here ar ready saying that the fruit Irs there appear to lie no question.

that saved hi, life was the fact tha, Ittend the national convention with evening for the dispensing of drugs only." "All business places were foodstuffs, are sold may not sell tobacco, cigars, cigarettes or beverages." persons are asking how any store maykeep open when the first clause of the edict says they must close. he had time to stand erect from th stooped posite a he was in before tie bpen mind as to presidential can-Ites and party policies. crops will be failures during E. Borah, after Senator Pepper refused to have anything to do will it, and the further fact that it has gone to a committee in which Senator LaFollette is the predominating influence, is accepted by coal men as meaning that advocates of mining regulations intend to air their views at public hearing, at which Governor Pinchot is expected to be a leading witness. dirt caught hi otherwise he would I well known agent ot the local next summer.

It is true that grain is damaged a certain extent when there is Iding station for the past 3o years, been rfi the continuous employ o' Reading system for more than 4o open winter. Snow warms up the ground while rains followed by a freeze lift the ground a this breaks rs, and is also the general agent American Railway Express 01 tne On dineren; occasions he ha- have been smotnered to death in few minutes. It was nearly an he before he was finally released and moved to his home. ONLY 1299 VETS HAVE RECORDED Ordinarily, legislation dealing with al should have gone to the comnfit-e on mines and mining, of which 1 honored by his party as national gate. The violent wind Storm that raged during the evening struck the cars that were exposed to the full effect of the driving wind with terrific force.

Senator Oddie is chairman. There are certain provisions of the Pinchdt many of the fine roots of the growing winter grain. Fruit is also damaged by the blossoms freezing' after rains but to this time there have not been any damaging freezing spells. WANTED Men to harvest ice egir.ning next Rev. Sundt To Preach at First Baptist Rev.

Edwin E. Sundt. of Crozier seminary at Chester will occupy the pulpit of the First Baptist church and preach at both the and even-Ihg services tomorrow. Rev. Sundt comes here as a candidate for the pastorate of the local church and a full attendance of the includes to be held VJ1G he was selected to attend Democratic conveniton in St.

during which session Woodrow was nominated for the presi- fcy and later elected to that exalteo Tin day morning if we; ther continues DISCHARGES Four years ago Mr. I toded the convention in San Fran cold. Apply at upper 1,111 Adv. TROUT BUN ICE CO. a legate irom inis congrea Only One-Sixth of Ex-Service iship will gain nd help and ate 'ort to attend the DANCE mm which high a scattered heap Mechanics started in removing the irs to the summit, red to, the hauling rock and Continued on page two Men in County Have Placed NOTICE TO WATER by Brady football tea a.

to lie held at Discharges on Record CONSUMER FRENCH PASTRY l't miss the fine French pastr; i Busy Bee restaurant. Try ou While there were more than 7,000 If the water rent due to Apr pitM, is not paid on or before Ft arv li 6 per cent, will be added. measure that might have justified it reference to the committee on education and labor, of which Senator Borah Is chairman. Apparently, however, sponsors of the Pennsylvania governor's drastic bill wished it to go to a committee that promised the greatest certainty Continued on page five COLDS! COUGHS! Go to Smith's drug store for your cough medicine. Adv.

118 E. Independence St. WHENBETTER HAT VALUES ARE TO BE HAD The Klaire shop will have them, New York's latest creations. Special $2.86, 3.96 and SB. KLAIRE SHOP, Adv.

ie N. Market Street, Brady hose house Saturday. Januai 26. Music by first-class orchestr Admission Adv. BASKETBALL, DANCING Edgewood Saturd.iv, I'hi Rho vs.

men granted nonorable dischar my chicken dinner. Adv. from the World War Army records THE ROARING CREEK WATER HAT'S in the air? CO. Adv. 25-2t Rotary Club Will Meet on Monday Night The regular weekly meeting of the Shamokin Rotary dub will be held in the social roi ms of the Presbyterian tfturch Monday evening promptly at show, there are hut 1,200 of tb-ir di.

charges on record in the office DANCE at Dornsife tomorrow night. N'eagley's Suit oi Overcoat for $1 Shamokin. Dancing ill 12. Adv. 8t find out to your utmos COME ONE, COME ALL fcfaction with a Grebe C-R-12 Par Ke-corder Carr, These are placed Garod Neutrodyne, Radak.

All mere witnout ciiarge and are a per- Saturday one dollar day, real honest k-grade radio receiving sets. Get M-eonl, was pointed out to Buv one suit or overcoat for $20 in goodness values. Misty. Lnzy yon Dozey, wot kind of er like?" Dozey Dan-" Ueve dat drlvln' aUtoni fnriccs run from S2n to and re I prices. Installation with servict will be day.

Why the soldiers all do not take advantage of so recording their prized KLAIRK SHOP. 10 N. Market Sir. ceive another suit or overcoat for $1 Radio Department at ports from the lairmen will be held, ai heard. papers seems nam io understand by UNGER DRUG STORE, Spruce Street Adv.1 W.

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