Mount Carmel Item from Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE LATE8T NEWS Full United Press Dispatches received over our wire the day the news happens. I VOL. XXXV. NO. 1.

MOUNT CARMEL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1922. PRICETWO CENTS THE WEATHER Fair tohlght, warmer in north and west portion Thursday, cloudiness and warmer, rain by Thursday night. CARMEL EM CONTRIBUTIONS urged to prevent FIGHTING REPORTED ON THE APPLY FOR LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFERS rUixEiJl rmto FIRRY CROPS CELEBRATE HALLOWE'EN IN AN ORDERLY MANNER; MANY BIG PARTIES SERBIAN-ITALIAN FRONTIER SUNBUKY, Nov. 1. Three men, according to clerk Bren- FOR ARMISTICE DAY FUND (By United Press) HADRISBURG, Nov.

1. Major R. Y. Staurt, chief forester. ACCORDING TO DISPATCHES appealed to the thousands of hunters who entered the woods In a state-! nan applied for transfers of retail liquor licenses at the Northumberland Co.

clerk's offices. Peter Laceski is asking for the place at Fifth and streets. Mt. Iment issued here today urging care to Members of the American Legion present forest fires. HALLOWE'EN GHOST (By United Press) LONDON, Nov.

1. Fighting is reported to have broken Carmel; Stephen Toth for George Phillips place in Marion Heights and nn are now collecting the envelopes dis-, 'The falling leaves and fair weather tributed for contributions for the are favorable to fires which may start Tkinmir i rnnco imniir The big night of the goblins and witches la past. Last night was celebrated here end all over the world as 1 lallowe'en, the night before All Saints Day. Hundreds of our young folks I Aft II HI UlUdJ flUHH Steven Marcinek for Anthony Konor- Armistice Day celebration and thus from the least spark fanned by a littla out on the Serbian-Italian frontier as government. Each morning he plans to telephone to each minister, to be assured everyone is at work.

State employes were warned that tardiness would result in instant dismissal. The premier's attitude toward Cab-rleie d'Annunzio, which has been a matter of much speculation since the place on North Arch streets I Coal township. far are very much pleased with the wind, said Stuart. "The hunter is a the result of the Fascist! triumph in results, but ask all to do their bit. jfrlend of the forest because his sport Italy, according to Belgrade des- and grown ups attired tnemseives in a Halloween ghost party was fantastic costumes and hied forth to held by Miss Olive Gross at her home In some of the homes, the envel- is dependent upon it." patches published in the Daily Ex Have the time of their lives, and by I on west Avenue last evening.

Kvory- press today. Great excitement prevails in Serbia as the result of the FascistI coup and newspapers are discussing the I si- opes were not ready and at other places they were out when the collectors called. These people can send their contribution to Chairman Albert Landis, or give it to any mem-1 IS KILLED IN HALLOWE'EN thing was done with a spooky intent. The guests all arrived as "ghosts." Music, games and dancing were Indulged in until a "spooky" hour. A very enjoyable time was had by the large number of guests.

A delicious supper was served. all appoarances they accomplished their desires. Early in the evening the masquer-nders begtm arriving on Oak street and by the time it got dark, hundreds of them were seen to parade up and down that busy thoroughfare. The little folks entered Into the spirit of Mussolini ministry was formed, was partly clarified today by a telegram sent by Mussolini to the poet-airman. "I am assuming the arduous task of giving discipline and internal peace to the 'the premier wired.

"I send you my loving greeting and good wishes. This will not be a blindfold victory." CHILD KILLED, OTHERS HURT IN COLLISION bility of war, the Express despatches Eaid. The fighting was reported near Sushak, with killed and wounded on Iboth sides, and the fighting is spread-. FREE-FOR-ALL ber of the American Legion' audi proper credit will be given. Cards! with a stripe and the words "Armis-j tice Day 1922" printed in red on them are being given to those who! are helping to mak-j this great dayi a success.

They nre placed in the' SURPRISE PARTY ing. I The Serbs are sending up rein- The Fascisti were disbanded today. (By United PresB) W1LKES-BARRE, Nov. 1 AT BEAVERDALE the evening and had a wonderful time. There was no roughness among the masqueruders and all had lots of Innocent fun.

At scores of homes the young folks gathered and enjoyed lorcements and it is understood they after a Koinan triumph in the capital are ready to mobilize if necessary, yesterday, which 100,000 "black contributors' windows. Following Is the first list of contributions, lication: J. A. Palumbo $23.00 I Police are investigating today the A masquerade surprise party was Hallowe'en revel that' resulted in a (By United Press ALLEN JOWN, Nov. 1 One child dead, another perhaps fat- tne same despatches said.

'shirts" participated. Ministry at Work clared by Mussolini Pacification, de-lo be liis first the with hia ordered to Hon. F. Strouss 25.00 ally hurt and several others bruised aim, is to 1 nl'i premier dec! i own followers, m. Roumanis Candy Shop 25.00 and cut by flying glass was the toil games, dancing and music, both vocal and instrumental.

Several-prominent organizations held parties for their members, wives and best girls and these were attended by big crowds. By Henry Wood (United Press Staff Correspondent) ROME, Nov. 1. Benito Mussolini, new premier of Italy, declared today that the Fascisti Judge F. H.

Strouss 25.00 of an automobile accident on the demobilize immediate. Demand to Consul Shirt Factory Employees 20.11 State Highway north of Jamestown- Washington Camp, No. 116, on the road to Mauch Chunk, lata held at the home of Mrs. Catharine free-for-all fight here in which John O'Hara, in Beaverdale, last night. Fritz, 24, was killed with a bottle.

The guests played games and danced The fight occurred shortly before until a late hour. An orchestra- from midnight, police said, when two Centralia furnished the music. About "gangs" met near the post office and thirty couples attended and an ap- after some preliminary words "fell petizing supper was served. The to." guests declared it a most enjoyable The battle raged up the street until success. fell heavily to the sidewalk af- ter being hit over the head.

He died P. O. S. of A ....20.00 yesterday afternoon in which ten i 6 1 1Altls' wov- 1- F. O.

15.00 school children figured. iuMr, uui. jmi unconfirmed dispatch to the Hilson.Reis Cigar Factory The dead child is Matthew lne coats, wlucalAgence Ruio from Chiasso today said Employees 14.93 "ve ricea oiuck snirts tnat i ascistt Had Ladies Auxiliary of Harry Geist i id, skuii rraetured, while Grace Ben-! lo iw uu- dinner, 14, is in the Palmerton Hospital I tmguisne1 tlle Fascist! movement, i erlemn consul in Rome hoist the Itul-I in a critical condition with a fractured I waa at work today with 1ron disci-j Ian flag over his consulate. 13. skull fractured, while Grace TW demanded that the Am on the way to the hospital.

ELKS ENJOY FARMER DANCE LAST NIGHT Post No. 91. American Legion 10.00 Police rushed to the scene and Attorney W. B. Faust 10.00 skull and other injuries jpnne pievauing in every department.

The report also said the Fascisti HELD MASK PARTY FOR HER GRANDSONS the rested two young men giving Dluge Co 10.00 1 The party of children, who live in! Mussolini has instituted a rigorous burned the Chamber of Labor names of Harry Connel, 19, and Mar- Claude Urbanowicz 10.00 Jamestown, a suburb of Lehiirhton system of checking up upon his new Rome. Clover Hose Co 10.00 on their way home from school. A very delightful masquerade 18' 111 tv was held bv Mrs. Mr a niirpu-' once. They will be given a hearing Mrs.

Margaret Davis, and fam- Walter Koch, of Packerton Road -an-1 for her grandsons at her home on tday after the coroner's jury ily, Kulpmont S.OO.swered to their hails for a lift. His has held a hearing over the body of CATARACTS REMOVED FROM RAEDER'S EYES Miller Baking Co 5.00. car was loaded and four of the chil-. south Market street. Music and games helped to amuse the guests and delicious refreshments were served.

Fritz. I George Fritz, a brother of the dead i man, Is in the hospital being treated The Mount Carmel lodge of Elks had the banner time of their lives last night when they enjoyed a regular old time farmer's dance. The home on north Oak street was filled to capa ONE KILLED, DOZEN HURT BY CYCLONE c. a. I'arry o.uo dren, including the Dreher and Benner Mr.

and Mrs. Lewis Carl 5.00 hHdren stood on the running board. Joseph Young, Jr 5.001 According t0 witnesses to the acl- r2'dent Kocn was driving his car at a W. W. Robertson 5.00 rata r.

anaar, Those oresent were Harrv Rrennan i injuries received in tne ngnt, nut Vincent McElwee. Gerald and i lle claims that he does not remember city with members who were accom- 3 fltl'UUi 1 -i. rr.i who li unatio.l opni-Hlinr ir tha nn. F.ca panied in many instances by their -cko. 'ora.

waiter and Rod- a sharp turn in the road tried to avoid Oscar N. Raeder. south Vine street, the well known and popular leader of the Raeder band, was operated upon Saturday in Philadelphia for the removal of cataracts from his both eyes. According to information received here yesterday the operation is a P. H.

Tye Joseph Dondero Richards Local No. 105 en, lviuiur, milium is.ani.ier, itutn ana wives and others by their best girls. 5.00 5.00 To ie, 1 The men and women all appeared Gertrude Miller. and Billy Mark and Leroy McAndrew. iB collision with a Ford truck.

The machine struck two poles which sheared off the front fender and running board swept the four 'children from the car. at the party in rub costumes and many off them looked seedy enough to pass off for the real gentleman of HAVE CLUE IN THE POISON the plow. The home was beautifully HALLOWE-EN ECHOES (By United Press) NEW YORK Only 14 false alarms of fire. in Greater New York as compared with between '20ET and 300 last year, show a decline of the Hallow-. W.

H. Yoaer 5.00 Busy Bee Restaurant 5.00 R. P. Bridy 5.00 Thos. B.

Fagley 5.00 Mt. Carmel Council O. of I. A. No.

874 5.00 Michael Pachuta 5.00 Costas Soulges 5.00 Thomas Camp 5.00 Dr. A. B. Schnader 5.00 COMMISSIONERS decorated for the occasion and a fine lunch was served, with teal sweet cider on the side. CAKE MYSTERY e'en spirit, the fire department repojjHT STRIKE AT BEAR VALLEY WEBB CITY, Nov.

1. One woman was crushed to death and nearly a dozen other persons were injured when a cyclone struck this sleeping town early today. The storm came out of the South. The dead woman had not been identified early, today. The injured were being cared for in local hospitals but all were expected to recover physicians said.

In the wake of the storm came a torrential rain which paralyzed the street lighting system and added to the confusion. Automobile spotlights played upon the district while volunteers performed rescue work. The cyclone swooped down on the Northeast section of the city and in GET BALLOTS FOR ELECTION E. Fadrowski 5.00 1 Anthracite Fire Co 5.00 Simon Geist 5.00 Dr. W.

R. Buckley 5.00 E. R. Reitz 5.00 eu. NEW YORK Not even Hal-lowne'en Is an excuse for a man and a woman to exchange clothes and walk the streets, Patrolman O'Neil ruled.

The judge backed him up when he pinched Mr. and Mrs. Alex Berthlson. NEW YORK Presence of a cow fBv United Press) PHILADELPHIA. Nov.

1. Arrest of the person who sent two slices of "poison cake' 'to Mr. and Mrs. W. Sterrett, of Devon, that caused the death of Sterrett and the serious illness of his wife, is expect- Wm.

E. Miller 5.00 Joseph Mannincor 5.00 Strauss Bros 5.00 The second strike in the ninth district. United Mine Workers of Ampr- Marshal stecker 5-2 ica, since the termination of the six- Pier rrai room at tarnegie ed wkhin 24 hourSi pos(ai Rectors Sol Wolf 5.00, nan Hiiii puzzles uiw uuuioruies month suspension, was culled at its dip missed the business district. John McCarthy 5.00 F. J.

Beirschmidt 5.00 I Bear Valley colliery yesterday morn- Danlage waa estimated at nearly They know about Hallowe'en but where did the prankers find the cow? PITTSBURGH. PA. "The Sheik" intimated today. Two clues are being run down by the authorities. The make of the typewriter that was used to write the 000.

iuk wiicii 1110 cuuiery umciitib reiuseu to reinstate a workman who had August Pavis 5.00 LOONEY JUNIORS HELD MASQUERADE PARTY A most delightful Hallowe'en party was held at the home of Michael Coyle, west Second street by the Loony Juniors Club. Games were played and refreshments served at a late hour The life of the party depended on Leroy Deitrich who sang "Neath my Pillow they Creep every Night1 Among the guests were Misses' Ella Brennan, Merriam Mc-Maniman, Margaret Madden, Thelma Madden, Grace Madden, Catherine Coyle, Mary Kleponis, Tessie Klepon-is, Anna Kleponis, Emily Pangonis, Bridget Condron, Marie O'Neill, Kath-ryn Breslin, Elvere Tamineni, Helen Hinchey, Mary Costello, Sophie Safal- TotM Vrfinlr iVl, .11 I .1 I .5 1.I.1WJ 1... I. Coyle, Ed. Madden, Geo.

Bach, John Rolko, Peter Dooley, Ludwig Neary, Geo. Allen, Anthony Padden, Bert Bradley, Ray Minnich, Bill Kleponis, Martin Brennan, Frank Change, Frank Sadusky, Joe Sadtisky, Frank Savitsky. was the favorite character, and near-! Wm. Swiderski 5.00 (To Be Continued) (label on the "death package is known and detectives have redoubled ly every girl had one. PITTSPlIPfiH PA Tqihoo Northumberland County Commissioners today received the first of more than 10.000 ballots that will be used in the 101 districts at the general election next Tuesday.

These7 were being wrapped today prepara-; tery to sending them out to the Judges of election. Delivery must be; made by the commissioners personal-, ly under the law to the Judge of election in each district and high-; powered cars are being used for this; purpose. In each pack of ballots is placed a set of "supplies" including pencils, pens and holders, copy of election laws, return sheets, tally sheets and even candles to be placed in the booths, if the day be dark. Delivery will be completed by Monday at noon, according to William N. Deppen, chief clerk.

been discharged by an assistant foreman. It appears that a workman in the waterlevel drift had been discharged for refusing to do what he claimed was two men's work. Early yesterday morning President Golden met ESCAPES FROM LUZERNE JAIL lins returned from a Hallowe'en lo bration to find everything in readi-1 A small piece of black fruit cake ness for his burial. Plans were call-from 80me unknown persons received ed off after Collins assured them he tt'iugh the mails last week by Mrs. IC.

K. McMIchael was being analyzed 1 V. il.n pAlllni. lnofll Aflilnlc 11 1 PROSPECTIVE nnmrrnnniw DftlUCUIUUlfi IS KILLED today by a police chemist. Mrs.

McMichael was away from home when the cake arrived and after reading about the Sterrett case decided to ALBANY, N. Y. William Small felt so good after his Hallowe'en party that when three gunmen attempted to hold him up early today, he sailed into them and captured one. 'have the morsel examined. demanded the reinstatement of the discharged workman.

A prolonged argument followed during the meeting when it was decided that the man should be permitted to resume his employment. However, the argument had consumed so much time that Foreman McCracken decided that it was too late in the day for the drift men to go to work and ordered them WILKES-BARRE, Nov. 1. Using a hooked iron stoker bar to scale the prison walls, Edward Well-man, 28, of New York, serving two years for burglary, made a sensational escape from the Luzerne county jail early today. Wellman was a trusty, employed in the fire room on the night shift.

He had evdently laid his plans well, for he made his escape just at 6 a. when the jail is quiet. A sheriff's posse is' searching the surrounding country and word has Raymond H. Becker, Grand Rapids, formerly of Shamokin, and recently of Sunbury, employed as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania work WILKES-BARRE John Creighton had to stay here all night. So much confetti was showered on his "flivver" by celebrators that it would not run when he started Tiome.

CHICAGO It took the entire force of police reserves to quell the riot which started last night when Hallowe'en merrymakers rolled a flaming HIS WIFE FOOLED HIM WILLING WORKERS S. S. HALLOWE'EN PARTY MAN SHOT DEAD; WIFE UNCONSCIOUS This resulted in an order for train, was rattally hurt at the tna- nome. all the men to go home. The difficulty was amicably adjusted during the day and work will be resumed on Thursday, today being The Willing Workers S.

S. Class of the Evangelical church, held a hal-lowe'en party at the home of Mrs. fruit peddler's cart on the car tracks a holiday at the mines because of been broadcasted to be on the lookout J. H. Wetzel.

The evening was spent Conductors who attempted to remove with music and games. A full coursejthe flaming vehicle were pelted with dinner was served. The guests depart- tomatoes, and the fight was on. mokiu Pennsylvania roundhouse yards when crushed between two cars which he was about to couple. He died at the State Hospital at Shamokin a short time later.

He was squeezed about the hips and lower abdomen. Today was to have been his last as a trainman and a month hence he was to have married Miss Buelah Latsha of Shamokin. the observance of All Saints' Day. for him. It is thought that he will head toward New York.

Edward Seit. also of New York, serving two years as Wellman's ac OAKLAND, Cal Nov. 1. Dr. J.

Franklin T.Ioore said he had great fun carrying on a romantic correspondence with "Miss Grace Vance'' a "little Oakland orphan girl." But the fun was over today. "Miss Vance" appeared in divorce court aid revealed that she really was Mrs. J. Franklin Moore trying to find out a few things about ber husband. ed at a late hour declaring that they had the time of their life.

Those present were: Mrs. James Mrs. Blanch, Mrs. Bonewitz, Mrs. Geist.

Mrs. bwartz, Mrs. Hinkle, Mrs. complice made no attempt to escape. CLERGYMEN FROM TOWN He declares he did not know of Well-man's plans.

MISS BERTHA SMITH IS A BRIDE (By United Press) NORTH BERGEN, N. Nov. 1 Frederick Germann was found dead from a bullet wound in the head in his home today. Hia wife, Margaret, lay unconscious beside him. A bullet had struck the woman over the right ear.

A revolver was found on the floor near Germann. The tragedy was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Oelsen who lives below the Germanns. The Oelsens said they had Heard sharp reports REQUEST ELECTION BOARDS TO GO LIGHT ON THE TOBACCO GIVE ADDRESSESGOVERNOR Deitrich, Miss Geiger, Mrs.

Frye, Mrs. Schnee, Mrs. Ray Kehler, Mrs. Specht, Mrs. Mayer, Mrs.

Koons, Ber-nice and Clara Wetzel, Mrs. Landis, Mrs. Laeder, Mrs. J. H.

Wetzel and Mrs. Roush. The class expects to hold monthly MEN'S CLUB HELD The new part of St. Stanislaus' Jrvin A. Herb and Miss Bertha SUNBURY, Nov.

1. Requests to election boards to re- which they judged to be automobile ORDERS COAL FOR SCHOOL i cemetery at Shamokin, a recent ad- meetings at the homes of the differ ent members. Smith or tnis city were marr.eu ucw bBcM untiI they heard something frain from smoking and chewing to- junct to tne original burial plot, was Der twenty-tnira ai iNonuumuer.u fa tQ the floor above them They Dy Kev. Henry uenuer, yaaiu, ul th BANQUET LAST NIGHT The Men's Cn. own, held a banquet in the Soe.

lall of the Presbyterian church' Inst night. The Young People's Society served and it was an elaborate spread. Seventy-three members attended. Dr. Mudge was the chief speaker of the evening.

bacco as much as possible aunng dedicated this afternoon. The Rev. election day was made by the County( Mayer, of St. Joseph's church. Commissioners' office today.

This is Mount Carme.1 gave the first address that Methodist Episcopal church at knocks on the door of the Germanns' MILDRED DAVIS GIVES A PARTY and the' Rev. Fr. Joseph Halba an as place. and forced an entrance. Mrs.

Herb is a daughter of Mr. and The ce surgeon declared that Mra TTMwnrH Smith, smith Walnut 7 out of deference to the women voter. The election booths may also be painted. sistant at Our Mother of Consolation church Mount Carmel, gave the dedicatory sermon. mmniioraito1 uermann aea in naa Deen causeu uy masquerade.

rt this town's nic-' A very delightful TO WASHINGTON party was held by Miss Mildred Davis young iBdies. Mr. Herb is a son! Dm'el IZZliZ1 at her home on south Maple street of the MarcU8 Herb. and has been inmniMlT last night. Games, music and danc-1 emploved aB a butcher in our town for Ml lL il fU ing helped to pass a pleasant number of years.

The newlyweds IllUllj lll.rall SCRANTON, Nov. 1. Governor Sproul today sent a telegram to the president of the Temple Coal Company asking him to see that two cars of coal are rushed to Oly-phant to relieve the shortage there and provide fuel for the schools. The coal will probably be delivered by this afternoon and classes resumed In Olyphant tomorrow. The Temple Company has lines in several towns adjoining Olyphant In case the con-rum refuses to cnmnlv with the srov- CLERGYMEN TRANSFERRED Mrs.

Susan Johnson, north Oak street, and son Fred Johnson, of Denver, and Milton GaWe, left yesterday to visit Mrs. Johnson's daughter at Washington, D. C. WE MUST KNOW The ITEM received a number of personals through the mail this morning from Locust Gap. No name was signed so that not knowing who Is authority for same we were unable to use them.

We are glad to receive personals or any other kind of news, but must know who the sender is. RACES STREETS a aencious mncneon was serveu auu wlu go t0 housekeeping in Pottsville all present had a wonderful Mr. Herb is now employed. Those who attended besides thel hostess were Misses Miriam AMAIflM CI DM Ruth Evans, Margaret Davis, Isabelle untlHUIull rluill Davies, Gertrude McWilliams, Ger-j iTTC DfiAft rAMTDAPT trude Gable, Lydia Robertson, Bea- UC 1 IvUAU LUIl I ImL 1 trice Davis, Margaret. Prosser.

Grace HARRISBURG. Nov. 1. Williams, and Messrs. Fred The State Highway Department to- $20,000.00 FIRE VISITS ALLENWOOD Rev.

Fr. Joseph Halba, until lately ern0r's wishes, another mining con Female pedestrains fled into nearby houses at Gilberton when a nude man raced through the streets. Sev- assistant at the St. Joseph's church cern in the Midvalley section of Lackawanna county has promised to furnish relief to Olyphant's people and eral young men. headed by Anthony MILTON.

Nov. 1. Fire yesterday destroyed the big here, has been transferred to an assistant clergyman at Our Mother of Consolation church, west Avenue. day awarded contracts for new road Lataclnsky captured the stranger, Edwin ABton, Moylan bank barn on the farm of C. E.

Rees- ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mine Superintendent W. H. Richards of Mahanoy City, at a bethrothal party held in Hazla Park Monday evening, announced the engagement of thejr daughter Miss Anna McCaffrey, to James E. Goldiworthy, of Hazleton. i who appeared sane, but stated to a james Morris, joe wigntman, csiuari i construction including the school district.

The board there has decided to ignore the State Fuel Jefferson, Fred Shipman, Paulj York Falrview township, Justice he was unable to obtain cloth-ler, at Allenwood. AH the season's i The Rev. Fr. Joseph Sonnefeld is the Schelde, Ellsworth Williams, Walter 806 feet, to Kumer and Graeber, Sha-'ing. He was clothed with a suit and crops and part of the livestock burn-! new assistant at the St.

Joseph's Commission in the matter, it was I church, Sixth and Hickory streets. reported today. overcoat and ordered out of town. ed. The loss will 1e 20,000 Fagley and Harry Davis.

mokin, at 261,549.48..