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4,1 j. flODAWifOZJ THUIlfep'A'i 15 CK 6 OK, IT .2 4.V 1 Cc! CzXfcilzzz 7 F23S2DT Scrcntca'o Sfcsppinj Center for your son or claujhter would be Savings Account in this bank. It can be started with One Dollar or more. You open the ac -'Charles Bethany, a student at Laf-ajrettl college, la spendlne; the holiday i with his parents on Delaware street. Mr.

and Mra. H. McCawley. of 10X4 Richmond street, are spending a few days with relatives at Wavarly, N. T.

Paul Baton, of Cornell, Is spending the holidays with his parents on Larch street Howard W. Gardner, of Capouse avenue, home from college at Philadelphia. Mrs. P. Vail, of East Market street.

Is entertaining her Miss Mary Sllvlus, of Illinois. Charles W. Harmon, of Dickson avenue, has returned from Tunkhamjock. Hie deairrkiw Coal Ct count now and have the signature: left after Christmas. fthird national Dank.

lit ffrmtxf Art, SwMtaa, to. CAPITAL SURPLUS (EARNED) OROANUKD tZX UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY. s' Compound interest paid semi-annually on monthly balaneea oa tvlnga accounts, whether large or small. Opaa Satardmf Braalnga. 1 ta I ralaatu WE WISH YOU VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS Holiday Gift STORE CLOSED ALL DAY TOMORROW OF COURSE Umbreltas Sianet Rings XCuff Links I 4 Silk Fobs Shaving Sets Military Brushes Belt Buckles Bracelets Pendants Manicure Sets 1 French China Cut Glass Shopping Bags Fountain Pens Chafing Dishes Leather Medicine Cases Tiffany Favrile Glassware Diamond Rings Chime Hall Clocks Brass Candle Sticks Silver Smoking Sets Brass Smoking Sets Memorandum Pads Brass Jardinieres Collar Button Cases Brass Cigar Cases Solid Gold Watches Solid Silver Watches Gold-Filled Watches Silver Plated Watches Gun-Metal Watches Sterling Silverware H.

A. CORNELL 132 Wyoming Avenue Connolly Walker mon; vice-president, Nicholas seoretary, John Griffiths! treasi Ciiri1 1 treasurer, S. I via Jones. Rubber tire folding and reeUnfo doll go-carts. Larve size.

iML a Connolly Wallace 1JEWELRY AND EVERYTHING FOR Zlmmer's 121 X. Main ave. 17tT The following acted as pall bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Patrick Hobah yesterday: Patrick Moffatt, Edward Duffy, James P. Noone, John Mtrray.

Walter Lynn and M. M. Ruddy. The Christmas exercises at No. 18 school were held yesterday and a pleasing programme was render" ed.

The session was attended by many" parents of the pupils in attendance. 1.., Fish globes from 5c np, at Zlmmer's. 121 X. Main ave. I7t7 Brotherhood of America, Hyde Park circle, No.

123, will hold Its regular meeting this evening In D. D. Evans? hall, when officers will be elected for the next term. All members are re- quested to be present on time. 1 CITY AND VICINITY IP YOU HAD A CJGOtI LONfl A TWt FlUOW, AND UfO TOHGILItlE pIKlMSB IT.

naanafMe. AlllrMttiM. viMMiims; tartan. Naumann Christie Naumanti, Henry Salunann, Frank SclioeniLouls Schoet Recitation, "Seeking the Child of Bethlehem," Pajilino Walker. Leonav Smith, Helen Leber, May MeUert, Edna uiss, Henrietta Wilheim.

"The Gift of the Wise Mn." Ernst Bchoen, Carl Mohr, Edward Knopf, Wong. "Shine On. Star." school. Recitation, "The Acceptable Gift," Dora Beff, Mollle Mohr, Minnie 8choen. May Kwitnewsky, Minnie Mohr.

Anthem, Christmas Blessing choir and Sunday school. "A Welcome;" Herman Beit. "Christmas Greetings," Mary Mets, Frieda Kwitnewsky, Carrie flohaeffer. Helens Hlldebtrand, Lena Huber, Hen rietta Schlld. "Welcome, Hflly Night" Karl Mich ael, Wlllard Hoss.

Wllil Theodore Hale. "Christmas," Mar Pahner. "The Best Wish," Anna Leber, XS loulse Mel lent, Maria Scheuer, BHza-beth Mattern.1 "The Little Child," Mildred Fritz. Song, "Santa Claus is Comin," Flor ence Smith, Helen Trostel Lina Wei ker, Elsie Fritz, Helen MeUert, Anna Irene Duet and chorus. "CJirtrbnas Thanks," choir and school.

ruRTCTUis TPrre wtn an.v Any price, at Fair's, 1034 West Lacka wanna ave. via pnone iu-Hii. 17eod4t Christmas at St. Mark's. Christmas will be appropriately cele brated at.

JMarn s. Tne church will be tastefully decorated, and the choir, under Prof. Protheroe, will render special music. At o'clock In the morning there will, be an early ser vice, witn an address by the pastor. Rev.

John A. Bender. At 10:30 the main Christmas service will be held, and the sermon will be In keeping with the day. in the evening at 7:30 the Sunday school will render its annual Christmas programme which will oe as ionows: Anthem By the choir. Scripture reading and prayer Pastor.

Joy to the World By the school. Introductory Address Mary Schroe-der. In the Manger Gussie Auer. At Christmas Time John Richter, William Manyer, Earl Houser, Waldi-more Thiel, Oscar Mattson. When Santa Claus Comes Madeline Smith.

As Each Happy Christmas Primary department. The Star of Bethlehem Ada Un bewust. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing- sen 001. Christmas Sunbeams Carl Carlson. God Is Love Nine Little Girls.

The Little Ones of Bethlehem Es ther Edstrom. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little iStar Lutlv er Bender. A Christmas Wish Audely Tietzo. Tap, Tap, Tap Four little girls. Joyful News Mabel Kester.

Little Town of Bethlehem- School. On ThlsrHoly Morn Lavren McLaughlin, Carl Tietze, Louis Field. The Child of Promise Miriam E. Kinan. Dialogue "He Has Come," Etta Barth, Clara Tugend.

"Giving" Unita Guennel. Over Wastes of Sand Swea Ehn-grew. "No Room" Howard Jacobs. Gifts of Jesus Anna Grim. Christmas Song Miss Schuster's class.

A Christmas Carol Lillian Unbe-wust. Welcome Christmas Carl Tugend. A Christmas Bell Romain Tietze. Solo "Christmas Awake," Joseph Philips. Christmas Cheer John Berquist.

Phoning to Santa Anna Moore. Return of Christmas Russel Can-ner. Welcome Louise Thiel. Sing, SJng for Christmas School. The Blessed Morn Edward Matt-son, Carl Carlson, Frederick Field, Ernest Johnson.

Why Santa Made No Mistake Selma Nelson. Santa Claus Real Name Willard Wen nor. Recitation Mabel Guennel. Christmas Carol Anna Moore. Wonder Why Ada Unbewust.

Why Do Bells for Christmas Ring-Charles Hughes. Anthem By the Choir. Collection Special Christmas offering. Christmas Song Carl Tugend. Lullaby Mabel Kester.

Christmas Carol Margaret Diehl. Recitation Anna Moore. Solo Madeline Thiel. Recitation Christmas Night Swea Ehngi-ew. The Old Glad Christmas Story- Clara Tugend, Etta Barth.

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne-School. Closing Vesper Service. The doors will be open at 7 o'clock and the services will begin at 7:30. You are welcome. First Baptist Church.

The Christmas entertainment and treat of the Primary department of the First Baptist Sunday school will "be next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The parents and members of the era- Cranberries 1 5c qt. Best Walnuts 15c J5. Mixed Nuts 12k lb. Oranges 25c, 30c and 35c a doz.

OPEN EVENINGS Green Stamps itrrjccinst. THUS BROS die roll are invited. The exercises of the other departments will be held Christmas'. The quartet will render Its Christmas music on, bunday. Christmas at St.

Ann's A bazaar in aid of the parish fund will be held in St. Ann's Parish hall, West Side. The opening for the chil dren will take place Friday afternoon at the grand opening in the evening of the same day at 8. Novel deas and interesting leatures of ail kinds will be introduced at the bazaar, chief among which will be the exceptionally good dramatic and musical selections to be offered evfrry evening. 1ROP A POSTAL and we will send a dozen trees to pick from.

Farr, 1024 West Lackawanna ave. ieoai St. Paul's New Officers. St. Paul's Pioneer Corps met Mon day evening in their rooms on Lackawanna avenue and heard the reports of the officers for the past year.

Election of officers for the coming year was also held, with the following result: President John A. Kennedy; first vice-president, H. A. Harrity; second vice-president, Thomas Horch; financial secretary, W. C.

Sharp; re cording secretary. Simon Moylan; treasurer, James J. MaJion; directors, P. Murray, James Barrett, Al. lon- lin, H.

A. Harrity; marshal, John Gaffney; guard J. P. Murray. Military officers Captain.

J. P. Murray; first lieutenant, P. McGuire; second lieutenant, Edward McGuire. The corps decided to again enter a team in the C.

T. A. U. league next season and all indications point to their turning out a strong team. Remembered by Friends.

At choir practice at the Simpson M. mm AMUSEMENTS. Rtla Ctmlt SCRANTON'S of Lincoln avenue and Clearview street, offer strictly fresh mined coal at the following prices delivered EtT, stove and chestnut, 13.76; pea coal, 13.00. Full weight guaranteed. Old 'phone, 20H-B; new 'phone, 1288.

Jfov.lStf Toilet Sets Jewel Cases Desk Sets PJioto Frames Ash Trays Hat Pins Veil Pins Book Racks Gilt Clocks Purses Jewelry Cases Desk Scissors Deck Knives Card Cases Bill Folders Cigar Cutters Silver Deposit Ware Silver Toilet Sets GIVINGC Night," William Brodrck and Ralph Taylor. Recitation Merry Christmas," Fanny Scosciaa. Recitation "Sing a JSong oi Christinas," Susie Barosl. Recitation "Christmas Anna May Reap. gong, school "Long Ago oh Christmas," Recitation, school "Christmas iSong." Recitation, school "Hang Up Baby's stocking." Song, School "Christmas Song for Prihtary Grades." Bong "Away in a Manger," David Davit and Margaret Davis.

At the close of the programme boxes of candy were distributed by Santa Claus. Exercises at No. 14 School. The exercises at No. 14 public school were held yesterday, afternoon.

Grammar A and grades united in a programme, which was given Jn the rooms of the principal, Prof. H. L. Morgan. The room was beautifully decorated with red electric lights, Christmas bells and streamers, forming a very bright and striking scene.

Prof. W. W. Jones and his young aaugnier, syivia, assisted ta the pro gramme. The programme was as Song "Santa Claus," School.

Piano solo Josephine Davis. Recitation "Tit for Tat," Lillian La Bar. Chorus "Xazareth," Girls. Piano duet Bertka Morton and Mar garet Jeffrey. Song "Glad Christmas," School Piano solo Mildred Kingsbury.

Recitation "Old Mose," Kdith Song Prof. W. W. Jones. Violin solo Sylvia May.

SongSchool. Cantata at Ho. 32. The cantata, "A Trip to Santa Land," was given at No. 32 public school yesterday afternoon.

The room was tastefully decorated tor the occasion with Christmas decorations. Those who took part were: Vincent Vanston, who rejpresented Santa; Elsa Apgar, IMwin Cruttenden Russell Collins, Lillian Colon, Otto' Bohl, Hazel Owens, John Williams, Clyde Owens, James IHalrerty, May Murray, Frank Betz, Margaret Gordon Evans Pearl Smith, Carl Evans, Rhea Williams, Alfred Oliver, Namo Woodlrouse, Byron MacDonald, Mary Mulhcrln, Donald Donahue and Mary Thomas. OLD 'PHONE 303-B2 and we will deliver your Christmas tree, any price. 17eod4t German Presbyterian Church. Following 'Is the programme of the Christmas exercises to be given at the Chestnut Avenue 0171100 Presbyterian church tomorrow evening, commencing at 7:15 o'clock.

Responsory, "Glory to God on High choir and Sunday school. Song, "Ring the Bells of Christmas," Sunday school and choir. "Christmas Wishes," sung by Bertha Huber, Helen Leber, Henriette Christ, SirviUe Mattern, Emma Christ, Lillie Schlld, May Palmer, Henrietta Hildo-brand Katie Pfeiffer, Mary Christ, Nora Beff, Johanna Schoen, Frieda Welker, Lizzie Sihroeder, Clara Knopf, May Kwltnewsky, Bertha Schlld, Carrie Baith, Katie Froehlig, Hilda Leber, Mlnni Mohr. SOng, "The Gift of all Gifts" Class No. 5, Minnie OuennVt, Minnie Schoen, Minna Mohr, Hulda Horack, Dora Beff.

Katie Pre Iff er. Lizzto Hchroeder. "The Precious Oift," sung toy Class No. Louise Schoen, Emma Christ, May Wetlert Helen Leber, Carrie Michel. Recitation, "The Star of Blessing," EKJsle Pfeiffer, Margaret Froehlig, Christine Kngelhardt, Carrlo Guennel, Margaret Christ, Song, "Beautiful Star of Blessing," school.

"The Story," dialogue, Anna, BohilllnvHjlU- Sahittlnger, Irene Palmer. Bone, "The Blessed Christmas Time," Class No. Hutber, Ann Clara Knopf, Johanna Boboen, Henrietta Hll-d oh rand, KMto Froehlig, Mario Christ. iLJerclse, Th tJm nerds," Hanryl City Employe Paid. It was pay day at the city building yesterday, and before the offices were closed In the afternoon nearly every employe of the city had received his, pay, this time In advance, so that they could have their wages before Christmas.

Broke Lear oa Track. By slipping and falling on the Ontario and Western railroad tracks near the Delaware and Hudson Are room late last night, Peter Krlcuaro, of Priceburg, broke a leg. He was removed to the State hospital. Chlntmaa Greeting. The Rev.

P. J. Murphy, of Oiyphant, never fails to tend substantial greetings to The Truth Ftaff on Christmas eve. Here's wishing Mm a Merry Christmas and many of them! Krir flfflcrra Elected. At a meeting of the Bill Posters and Billers' Union.

Xo. 39, the following officers were E. church Tuesday night the chorister, Prof. W. W.

Jones, and the organist, Miss Gerlock, received a surprise, when the forme? was presented with a stick pin with a diamond setting and the latter with a pretty hand-painted brooch. Thomas Abrams called Professor Jones to the platform and In an eloquent speech presented the pin to the chorister. Mrs. G. W.

B. Doud. a member of the church, presented Miss Gerlock with the in a neat speech. Notk'C. To the taxpayers of the Twenty-second ward, Lincoln Heights: The collector for the joor taxes for 1908 will be at the Keystone Land company's office Saturday, December 'X, from 1 p.

to 6 p. to receive your taxes. P. J. Mulkerin, collector.

24tl Brief News Notes. The Sunday school and Religo So-city of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold an entertainment this evening in Ivorlte Hall, 126 South Main avenue, to which all are invited. Walter -Lewis Is the superintendent of the Sunday school, and William J. Lewis is president of the Religo Society. Partners, a drama by the Crystal club, in the Providence Auditorium, Christmas afternoon and night.

Social after the play. 24tl After finishing their business on Tuesday evcening, the memDers oc West Side conclave. No. 211, Improved rf Wonfnannhs. held a social ses sion, at which there were phonographic selections, operated by unaries jjinnei a hv Kdward and Evan Davis, unri undresses bv J.

Archie Jones, J. B. Davis and A. Kime. Large roomy Turkish rockers in leather, from 817.50 up.

Iml- tHtlon leather from $13.00 up. Zim- mer's, 121 X. Main ave. 17t7 Hvde Park local. Xo.

1617, has elected the following officers tor the coming year: President, Hubert JtcMana- AMUSEMENTS. M. Southwell. ocal Manager. LYCEUM.

MONDAY' AND TIESDAY NIGHTS, DECEMBER AND 29. Special Tuesday Matinee HENRY W. SAVAGE Offers ORIGINAL XKW YORK COMPANY And the Famous ENGLISH GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA Scale of Prices Lower floor, $1.50 and balcony, 75, $1.00, gallery. 25c and 50c. Seats on nale.

AERONAUTIC memos. By I'lilted Press. Piirln. Dec. 24.

The first aeronautic exhibition ever held was Inaugurated today- by President Fallaires in tlie Grand Palace of J'lno Arts in the Champs Elysee. Air craft of every known sort was on exhibition, either in the originals or models. "THE ray widow99 "Work on our new bank building lias been started. TVhen finished about April 1st, 1909, we will have larger and more modern quarters. Meanwhile, at our present location, we are ready for savings deposits as Christmas gifts, on which three per cent, interest will be paid.

Use our drafts for sending money away during the holiday season. The Keystone Bank. LEADING THEATRES. M00SIC. BAKERY.

FOR VOIR HOLIDAY FRUIT CAKKS. short bread, nuts, candy and oranges leave your orders at Paterson's Bakery. All orders promptly delivered. Also a fine line of fancy china. Merchandise.

MOOSIC CASH STORE CO Wl HAVB a choice line of Christmas candles, nuts, oranges, etc. Also tree orna. ments and many other items suitable for Christmas gifts. We invite you to come in and inspect our line. ORGANIZED INSURRECTION'.

By United Press. Belgrade, Dec. 24. An organized ln surrection has broken out at several points in Hersegovlna, due to the oppression of tlie Austrian garrisons, according to reports received today from the affected points. Bosnia ia also on the verge of a revolt similar to that now in progress in Hersegovlna.

AMUSEMENTS. Tuscany Troubadours Six operatic stars In the greatest singing act In vaudeville. EDW. BLONDEL CO. In "The Lost Boy." and six other star acts.

Evening prices at the Xnias mat- I nee. Mat 10 an.l 20o; Ladies, T)c (not reserved). 10, 20, 39 and uOc. Phone 1826. COLUMBIA SMOKING COXOKItT DAILY.

Dcr. 21, 25, 20. Tlx; Si-ream of llm Season, a Laugh Minute. EDMUND HAYES in "THE WISE GUV Sixvial 'Attraction, MAY' If VltlUS. Champion Female Wrosilcr of tli World will meet alt al every iM-rlorinuiH-e.

Xmas Night Lightweight Championship E. Pennsylvania Wrestling Match, Catch-As-Catch-Cau to Finish William Mahon, Dicksoa Cityj" Dick Tattor. Oiyphant. Stake, $200. Each has had a draw.

ARMORY MM.B2S5jr Roller Mt Aflrraaaa BVBtIM, STAB THEATRE elected: Charles E. Hamilton, president; George Thompson, vice-president; LeeSmith. financial secretary; Charles Martin, recording secretary; Oeorge lsadore, business agent; John Thomas, sergeant-at-arms. and Smith, Martin and Isadore trustees. Officer Chonra.

At a meeting of St Paul's T. A. B. society held Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Wilfred Gavin, president; Bernard A. Fanning, first vice-president; W.

J. Kenney. second vice-president; Thomas M. Holmes, recording secretary; Gervase T. Fanning, financial secretary; John F.

Hol-leran, treasurer; E. F. Fanning, marshal; executive committee, P. J. Malloy, Arthur Gavin, W.

J. Kenney, Bernard Fanning and Francis Lutz. Meeting Tonight. There Will be a meeting of the Protected Home Circle thla evening in Guernsey hall on Washington avenue. All members are urged to be present.

ajid shoulder were dnjured. It Is said that she will be laid up for eome time. A largo wagon belonging to the Schwartzchild Sulzberger company, loaded with meat and driven bv Frank Flsk, was upset at Ninth and West Lackawanna avenues yesterday after noon. The driver was thrown under the seat of the overturned wagon and had a narrow escape from serious in Jury. A wheel broke when it struck a street car rail, causing the accident.

Exercises at No. 16 School. The-pupils in Primary A grade at No. 16 school, in charge of Miss Rose Bechtold, rendered the following pro gramme at their Christmas exercises yesterday: HttPK by school "Jingle Bells." Recitation "In a Manger So Low," Margaret Davis. Recitation In concert by school "Merry Christmas." Recitation "Playing Santa Claus," by Helen Harland.

Recitation "How fianta Claufl' Hair Got White," by Willie Evans. Recltat'on "The Snow Lays or the Night," by Prances McLain. Recitation "The First Christmas Vyrabs Undertoliinc Night Call Promptly Attended To. 1112 JACKSON STREET and CD VYOMIKG AVE west scranton; OFFICE VS HALL BUILDING, SOUTH MAIN AVENUE. Owners and Mgrs.

LYCEUM. Seats Now, Selling For XMAS and Matlnii and SATURDAY Nights "The Girl Question" With PAUL NICHOLSON and 50 Others. New Songs. New Faces. Now Dances.

Succbhsoi- to "The Time, The Flaee and the Oirl." Ptlees 25c, r.Ue. 7Se. $1. SUA Three ACADEMY. Three Mallprr STARTING THIS AFTERNOON, The Senaon' Bis; Suoeenn, SHOW'S IX OXK.

Cuniedr nminii. Vaudeville. "IN THE NICK OF TIME" See Tlie Chamber of Horrors at Sin Sing. The Tragerly In the Pit. The Hero Kencued from tlie Death Chair.

Prices (except holidays), Matinee, 15c and 26c; evening, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c. MONDAY, TfESDA ft WEDNESDAY, Jack Sheppard, the Bandit King Board of Trade Asked to Help the Destitute People at Marianna. TWO PEOPLE HURT BY FALLS Secretary W. R. Httghes, it, the West Side Board of Trade, yesterday received an appeal for aid being made by the Marianna Mine Belief Committee to relieve the widows and orphan of the great mine disaster which occurred In that place recently.

The subject will be brought to the Attention of the member of the board at the January meeting. In the meantime any one desiring to contribute to llie cause can do go by Bending their mite to the secretary at his office In he Mears" hall buildings. All contributions will be publicly acknowledged. A Parsonage Wedding. Delbert Brdwn, of Keyser avenue, and Miss Margaret Morris, of Arch bald, were united In marriage yesterday afternoon by Rev.

R. W. MamCullough, pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist church, at the parsonage on Academy street. The ceremony was witnessed by but few persons. Immediately after the nuptial knot was tied, the couple left for Archbald, where they were tendered a reception by the relatives of the bride.

Two Accidents Yesterday. Ttrt. Zlba Smith, of Fourteenth avenue, while boarding, a street ear for the central city at Main avenue and strut' jrestenUjr ttfwi vt tit jit-bb Mr 1 The perfect Xnias and New Year's dinner will include delicious bread, cakes and pastry baked with Dickson's Patent Snqy White Flour.