Shamokin News-Dispatch from Shamokin, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE SHAMOKIN DISPATCH GOOD EVENING The Davis Election Inquiry Is About Completed Hone Sen. Nve is Satisfied WEATHER artly Cloudy and Colder Tonight ant) Saturday WtLVt fAUti THE INTERNATIONAL NEWS SPECIAL WIRE AND ILLUSTRATED SERVICE IWELVK FACES VOLUME XLIV-No. 65 SHAMOKIN, FRIDAY. FEB. 6, 1931 PRICE TWO CENTS Both Hale and Happy SAUTTERS RESIGNS AS COMMISSIONER ZEMBONI GOES ON TRIAL FOR STABBIG OF TIMELY DISCOVERY OF FIRE SAVES TWO KULPM0NT FAMILIES IN COAL TOWNSHIP BOY HAS A CLOSE CALL WHEN STRUCK BY AN AUTO Howard Long, 4, Son of Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Long Has Miraculous Escape From Death in Accident Arm Fractured JOHNNY ZENO Resignation of Tharptown Representative on Board of uamaging Evidence is Pre a 'V i sented Against Defendant Commissioners Placed in at Opening of Trial Zeno Hands of Secretary Albert ASSO. HOLDS ELECTION OF Tells of Stabbing Long Yesterday Court to Fill Vacancy Constable John Zeno Poirozelski of Mt. Carmel township, bade fair to death of mrs. McAllister is 3rd IN FAMILY IN THREE WEEKS Beloved Wife of John McAI-lister Follows Daughter and Mother in Death Had Been 111 for the Past Year OFFICERS Climaxing rumors of ouster pro- fceedings which were prevalent thru Howard Long, 4-year-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Earle Long had a miraculous escape from death or serious injury this morning, when he ran directly into the path of an automo out Coal township during the past several weeks, John E. Sautters, Charles H. Wentzel Elected Harry Joyce, Driver for Reed Ice Cream Company, Discovers Flames While Drir-ing Thru Town and Sounds Alarm Which Enables Occupants of Two Homes to Escape Timely discovery by Harry Joyce, of Locust Gap, a driver In the employ of the Reed Ice Cream company, of this city, enroute to this city at 3:45 this morning, of fire raging in a double dwelling at Thirteenth and Chestnut streets, Kulpmont, probably saved the lives of the members of the families of John Stellar, owner of the property, and Victor Verano, a tenant. Joyce, proceeding toward this dty to obtain a load of milk and cream for delivery to patrons at Kulpmont and Locust Gap, was surprised to see flames shooting up In the lower portions of both sides of the donhi bile driven by William Fetterolf, owner of the Chevrolet garage on President of Association Reports Show Expenditure of $4000 on Park Sunbury Street lad suffered a broken arm, but was otherwise un maintain his high percentage of victories in criminal court, when evidence was unfolded yesterday in the case of commonwealth versus Edward Zemboni, on the charge of assault and battery, assault with intent to kill, etc.

The constable on the witness stand told of the fight on the night of November 15th last in the saloon of Paul Covaleski, how he was stabbed with a knife under the heart, how he was taken to the Founain Springs Hospital apparently in a dying condition and how he recovered to come back and fight the case out In court. Zemboni did not make a particu injured. The accident occurred about 9:15 this morning directly in front of the Martini store on Sunbury Street The membership of the Collegiate township commissioner from the Un-iontown district, yesterday placed his resignation in the hands of Secretary Albert Long. The resignation of the TJniontown commissioner was not whoUy unexpected, but the shock of the sudden retirement created a sensation in township political circles. An application to the courts, petitioning for appointment of a successor the post now vacant, was being circulated in the Uniortown district and will be filed with the courts to-! Ten signers are necessary I i.

1 1 1 1 i near Shamokin. Mr. Fetterolf had Welfare Association met last night in their annual gathering at which For the third time within the brief period of three weeks, death has invaded the home of John McAllister, 425 North Washington Street, where at 3:45 this morning the estimable wife and mother succumbed to a complication of diseases, aggravated by the deaths of her daughter, Mrs. just left the storage garage where his cars are kept, and was proceeding West on Sunbury Street. When he reached the Martini store the After a long pe'rVi oi conventional difficulties, Jessie Matthews and Sonny Hale are married.

The popular English actors are shown immediately after the time officers were elected to serve the association for the coming year. The following well known citizens were ceremony was performed In London. Miss Matthews confessed infidelity to obtain her divorce, while Evelyn Layo freed Sonny Hale through the courts. larly fine showing. His clothes were Long lad ran from behind a truck parked before the store directly into delapidated and he was badly in elected to head the organization: Charles H.

Wentzel. president; W. Turn to Page Nine, Column One Turn to Page Nine, Column Two John Shananhan, of New York City, and her mother, Mrs. Bridget Nagle. Wetzel, vice-president; William Wet zel, financial secretary; E.

Faust, re cording secretary; Francis Shively, treasurer. The following trustees were also elected to the board for one-year 4v. peuuoiis 01 mis cnaracier una Turn to Page Nine, Column Two POLITICAL JOB SEEKERS GET SET-BACK The death of Mrs. McAllister was over the succession of deaths of be-hastened through her profound grief loved members of her immediate family circle. The sincere sorrow of the entire community pours out to the surviving husband, children, grandchildren, sisters and brothers of the lamented matron.

BROTHERS CAUGHT UNDER CULM RUSH AND SUFFOCATED term: Theodore Metzer, Paul Beddo PLANS FOR SECOND BIG BREAKER SAID TO BE IN READINESS and William Richardson. The report of last year's officers Mrs. McAllister was stricken ill a year ago with a complication of diseases, but her condition was at no Joseph and Paul Chalfa of desclosed that the association had expanded $4,000 last year in development of Collegiate Park and a resume was given oi the items of improvement by President Wentzel. Pete Keating, well known Shamo-kin baseball star of former years, was unanimously elected to serve in the capacity of manager of the baseball tpam for the coming year. Ellis time considered alarming.

The death in New York of her daughter, Mrs. Frackville, Meet Tragic Death While at Work on Announcement by Governor Pinchot That He Will Not Personally Interview Applicants Proves Disappointing to Many Shanahan and whose remains were Coal and Iron Company Officials Will Have More Authority Than at Locust Summit Plant Springdale Banks of Le COUNTY BOARD AT ODDS ON PURCHASE OF VOTE MACHINES nouse. Leaping from his truck the young man shouted alarm and the Turn to Page Nine, Column Four STAGE IS SET FOR DRAMATIC CLUB PLAY AH Preparations Complete'd for Presentation of "Smilin' Through" for Benefit of Senior Class of High School Tonight In a few hours the curtains will part for the presentation of "Smllln' Through," a romantic comedy to be given by the S. H. S.

Dramatic club. Just let us take a glimpse at the -scene. The crowds are pouring Into the auditorium. Then presently the orchestra plays the well known tune "Smilin' Through." As the strains die away and the curtains slowly part, we come to the first act. Kathleen Dungannon is in love with Kenneth Wayne, but her ageing and stubborn uncle, John Carteret, having taken an oath that no one of his line shall ever wed a Wayne, forbits high Valley Coal Company brought to the family residence here, served to aggravate the illness of the respected matron and only ten days ago her conflation was made still more serious when her mother, Mrs.

Bridget Nagle, who resided at the McAllister home, succumbed. Shortly following the demise and burial of her mother, Mrs. McAllister Near Mahanoy City Schreffler was elected tc the post of booking manager. It was announced the meeting by the hoard that special plans are being made to provide additional facilities for children at the park this summer. Before the meeting ad- Joseph and Paul Chalfa, brothers, both residing at Frackville, whither Job seekers in Northumberland county, and particularly in Shamo-kin and Sunbury, learned yesterday with dismay of Governor Pinchot-'s decision not to personally interview applicants at the capitol.

This disappointment is double-edged inasmuch as it is now painfully apparent that certain self-styled leaders In the county have not been able to thpv VinH hut. wppnlu rpmnvflH frnm suffered an acute attack and became Hazleton' were suffocated under a a dance to be held in St. Stepnens hall on the night of February 14. The Commissioner Lee Thomas Favors Immediate Letting of Contract While Commissioners O'Gara and Kline Favor Waiting for Additional Bids YOCUMS NUMBER MORE THAN 5,000 SCROLL SHOWS Plans have been approved for the new breaker at St. Nicholas, and within the next week or two about 150 engineers, many of them with their families, will move into Potts-ville, to be located possibly for the balance of the year.

When their preliminary work is done, they will move out, and the construction engineers will follow. There has been some holdup because of differences between the coal and iron company and the Stone and Webster officials, but it is understood that a full agreement has been reached and work will now go ahead. While not given out officially, it is understood the coal and iron company will retain more supervision to Page Nine, Column Two proceeds from the dance wll be devoted to developmen tof Collegiate Park. bedfast. Her condition grew alarmingly early this week and despite heroic medical treatment and the tender nursing of members of the household, grew steadily more serious and at 3:45 this morning the spirit fled.

Elizabeth, daughter of the late Richard and Bridget (Concannon) Turn to Page Nine, Column One of the Lehigh Valley Coal company, near Mahanoy City, shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon when the steam shovel the brothers were operating was buried under tons of coal dirt. The body of Joseph Chalfa was unearthed by a large force of workmen an hour after the mishap, although the body of Paul was not found until get a single appointment ior their adherents thus far. Political oracles in the county predicted the present state of affairs Immediately following the election, pointing out that some of the claimants for the distribution of Pinchot's With minority commissioner, Lee here are too obscure poli Family Tree of Yocum Clan is Listed on Scroll Forty Feet Long Abraham Lin ELMER ROUSH ACQUITTED IN ASSAULT CASE 4 Verdict of Not Guilty Return Thomas, favoring the immediate letting of a contract for voting machines and Commissioners O'Gara and Kline declaring in favor of 5 o'clock last evening. tically and otherwise to command the attention and favor of the Gov their marriage. Pressed for an explanation of his seemingly unreasonable prejudice, he beeins the 8-xnrot MRS.

LOU ORAM IS STRICKEN The Chalfa brothers were expert steam shovel operators, Joseph being awaiting additional bids, county 'r ernor. Another signl'ibant the coln Included in Family Tree Turn to Page Nine, Column Three the engineer while Paul was engaged lack of appointments here is the fact Turn to Page Nine, Column Three the Issue of purchase. The (trace period al- that the plurality for the Tail Fores WITNESS IN SHOOTING CASE ter was practically 'in the bag' at the A scroll bearing the names of ap SUDDENLY ILL outset. proximately 5,000 persons, all mem bers of the Yocum clan, was exhibit Former Local Men At College ed by Jury in Case of Local Man Accused of Attack on Woman Costs Divided It is likely that the governor has either discovered for himself or has LAYING PLANS FOR CRUSADE AT ed by Burgess Curtis Yocum this IS RELEASED morning at city hall. The scroll been appraised of the exact circum Turn to Page Nine, Column Three measures 40 feet in length and rep Well Known Woman Rushed to Shamokin Hospital Yesterday Condition is Reported to be Better Today Stone Laying lowed by the state to give county commissioners opportunity to make purchases of voting machines before the state steps in and assumes charge of such purchase, erpires today and it was because of this situation that Commissioner Thomas demanded the letting of a new contract to supplant the one made last year and which the Pool Engineering Company, of Baltimore never fulfilled.

At the meeting this morning the Shoup Company, of Philadelphia, refused to submit a bid because the resents 3 years work on the part of the burgess, assisted by the Rev. Ezra SALEM CHURCH Anthony Polinko of Kulp The verdict of not guilty, with the costs divided was brought in yesterday afternoon in criminal court before Judge Frank H. Strouss in the case of Mrs. Katie Mensch versus Yocum. mont, Held in Connection Funeral of Mrs, Zimmerman to be According to the story that accom With John Boyer of Aristes panies the family scroll, three ancest ors of the burgess came to the col Dr.

C. E. Beury and William H. Let Among Personages at Laying ot Corner Stone at Temple Likenesses of two former Shamo Elmer Roush, both of Shamokin. The verdict was received with evident ap Freed Under Heavy Bail Dr.

C. E. Schaeffer, President of Reformed Synod to he One of Speakers During Campaign Which Opens onies from Scotland long before the American Revolution. Locating neax proval by all who heard the case, Mrs. Lou Oram, who three years ago suffered a splintered elbow in a fall from a porch at the home of David J.

Bright, on East Chestnut street and who since that time has been forced to undergo several surgical operations in a hope of restora Thn evidence was that the two Held on Monday commissioners demanded a surety! Anthony Polinko, of Kulpmont, who kin residents, President Dr. Charles the present site of the city of Read parties had been at odds for a long bond as protection in the event the Dresent legislature passed laws had been confined to the county jail as a material witness in connection E. Beury, of Temple University and Architect William H. Lee. both of ing, the family gradually spread out to other sections.

The particular time, and were occasionally in tne Sunday orMces of a justice of the peace. chaneinc suecificatioua in the ma with the shooting at Mount Carme! branch oi the cian to whicn the bor tion of the use of the injured arm, Obsequies Will be Held at Lale Residence on Sunbury Street and Will be Strietly rrivate On the day of the alleged assault, chines. on Tuesday night of John Boyer, of ough executive belongs came to this Roush came down to the Menscn was the victim of an acute illness yesterday, necessitating her being Aristes, was released yesterday under section from Reading in 1790. Five The bid of the Pool Engineering Company could not be considered by The Rev. A.

F. Dietz, pastor, and members of Salem Reformed Church are completing plans for the annual Dlace. presumably to talk to Mr, heavy bail. rushed to the Shamokin state hospi Mensch and have him "put a Dricuc reason of the fact that no sample Polinko was one of a quartet of tal for emergency treatment. on his wife's tongue." or demonstrating machine had been youths seeking entrance to the apart Mrs.

Oram was assisting the mem "Crusade For Christ" to be conducted every Sunday and Wednesday from next Sunday through March They entrasred in a fight, and Mrs received at the court house ures in public life In Philadelphia, appeared on the pictorial supplement page of the Philadelphia Inquirer of this morning's issue. The occasion of the snapping of Dr. Beur yand Architect Lee was In connection with the laying of the corner stone of the new recreation building of Temple University, of which Dr. Beury is the active head. Architect Lee prepared the plans lor bers of the Bright family in the ment of several women at Mount Carmel when a revolver owned by one Mensch came out.

What she said The Automatic Voting Machine Dacklne of household possessions 15th and during which time a num Company, of Jamestown, N. pre of the youths was discharged, fatally families of Yocums were in the party, and the hardships borne by these pioneers is vividly recounted by survivors of the party. The eldest living member of the Yocum family is now 94 years of age and lives in Blooms-burg. She is Ruth Ann Erwin. The Yocum clan is directly related to the great Civil war president, Abraham Lincoln, and his name appears in the scroll of the clan.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Zimmerman, widow of Frank Zimmerman, who died very suddenly yesterday morning of acute heart failure, is to be held from the family residence, 313 East Sunbury street, at 2 next Monday afternoon and will be strictly private. Services will be said by the Rev. Dr. J.

N. Wagen-hurst, of the First Presbyterian church and burial is to be made in wounding young Boyer. sented a bid, which was not opened. The representative stated that the formed a vital di.3rgence in the testimony. The defense claimed she was armed with a torpedo cane and broke St over Roush's person.

She denied preparatory to removal to Philadelphia when she was acutely stricken with indigestion, lapsing into uncons ber of noted speakers will assist in the campaign. Included among the speakers will All three youths were arrested fol ciousness. A physician was naswy it absolutely. be the Rev. Dr.

C. E. Schaeffer, of Philadelphia, president of the Gen lowing Boyer's death and were remanded to the county jail pending further investigation. Polinko was bid was the same as that submitted last year, the company having established a standard price and which is quoted in every county the new structure and has supervi However his manner on the stand summoned and after a half -hour succeeded in restoring the sufferer to rnnsrinnsness. at the same time ad eral Reformed Church Synod of sion of the erection of the big educational and recreational enterprise.

Pennsylvania. the first of the trio to obtain the necessary bail bond and was liberated where bids are sought. Ihe family plot in the Odd Fellows' was mild and peaceable, while that of Mr. and Mrs. Mensch was highly argumentive.

ADMISSIONS TO In the absence of Attorney J. A. temetery. The dates and occasions or wor-Turn to Page Two, Column One ate yesterday. It is expected the oth Welsh, county solicitor, who was Attornev Dan Kearney oi onajno- Friends will be given opportunity to view the remains between the vising her removal to the hospital.

From the latter Institution it was learned today that Mrs. Oram is greatly improved. tv unfortunate woman has many Bright Family STATE HOSPITAL The following people were admit engaged in the trial of a suit in er two youths will get bail some time today. kin scored unusual success by winning two important cases in criminal this week. The first was as hours of 7 and 9 Sunday evening and courf, the legal issue was neid in abeyance until noon.

At that time ted to the Shamokin state hospital Solicitor Welsh favored the passing Jury Frees Man friends who will regret to learn of her fhr ortrftt.i-nal affliction following today according to a report received from the officials of that institution: Four-Year-Old Will Locate In Philadelphia between 9 and 10 Monday morning. It is the request of the family In keeping with the expressed wish of Mrs. Zimmerman that friends omit flowers. of the letting pending possible new legislation. Mrs.

Lou Oram, Shamokin, abdo counsel for James Stelletto in which Salvatore Lovero was convicted of assault. The second was the charge against Lester Dockey for assault due to a motor accident near Man- her numerous periods of confinement to hospitals after operations upon her minal. Tried For Attack The commissioners were scneduieo to resume their sessions this afjer- Mrs. Harry Tharp, Fisher's Ferry, Injured arm. Boy Succumbs To Scarlet Fever right leg.

data. On Daughter Norman Twist, Shamokin, tonsils and adenoids. Condition Of Lester Startzel noon, at wnicn time iurtner aiscus-sion Kill prevail, although it is unlikely that any definite action will be taken, thus throwing the county liable to the purchase of machines upon order of the state Verdict of Not Guilty Returned in Mrs. J. J.

Owen Is Improving Woman Fatally Stricken While Little Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncheskie Dies After Illness of One Week Caruso Jr. Studying Case In Which Father and Daughter Were Arrayed Is Favorable D. J.

Bright, Former Local Business Man, Has Accepted Post With Financial Concern David J. Bright and family, for a number of years past residents of this city, where the former was engaged in business for some time, removed yesterday to Philadelphia where Mr. Bright has accepted a position with a large financial Institution. In removing from this city, the members of the Bright family take with them the sincere best wishes of a wealth of friends for health, hap At Hospital The home of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Duncheskie, 40 South First street was On Visit Here Hope Being Held Out at Fountain A case in which a daughter was arrayed against her parents was threshed out in the Northumberland county courts yesterday, when F. A. Burrell, of Sunbury, was charged saddened last night when death claimed William, the 4-year-old son Springs Hospital For Recovery of Railroad Victim Supt. R. E.

Kirk Speaks To Mine School Students Air. Sarah Sandek of New York, of the couple after an Illness of one week. Scarlet fever was given as the with assault bv his daughter, Mrs. Cora Kelly, a jury this morning ac cause of death. The child is sur quitting the father but directing the Dies at Home of Daughter, Mrs.

Taube Podob of Pneumonia 111 but four days, a victim of labor pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah Sandek.moth- received today from the Springs state hospital in-Jiat Lester Startzel, former sident, now Of Tamaqua, is vived by the grief-stricken parents. Because of the nature of the dis cost be divided. The testimony was that Mrs. Kel piness and success.

Doctors at Geisinger Hospital Hopeful for Recovery of Local Woman, Injured In Fall The many friends of Mrs. John Owen, of North Shamokin street, who last Saturday suffered painful injuries received in a fall while engaged In her household duties will be pleased to learn that the estimable woman Is now resting quite comfortably tt the Geisinger Memorial HnsDital at Danville, where she is The Bright residence on West ease which caused the child's death the funeral will be strictly private. er of Mrs. Taube PodoD, oi Jasi ly's husband is not working, and their Chestnut street has been purchased R. E.

Kirk, general superintendent Church street, succumDcd at iu.ju as comfortably as can be ex-. following the amputation of feet as the result of a rail mis-at Gordon on Thursday morn- by William Rishel, who plans to re Interment will be made in the SL Edward's cemetery, after services at of the Mahanoy Division of the last evening. Mrs. Sandek. who was 11 years oi Philadelphia and Reading Loai move his family into the new possession during the coming week.

child was being cared lor Dy ine grandparents, at their home on Third street, Sunbury. The mother came to see it with Gladys Kelly, her husband's sister. Accordlne to the testimony Mrs. ocp was a native of Russia and had the home at 3 o'clock tomorrow af ternoon. 1 1 1 i Iron Company, delivered the weekly talk at the Shenandoah Night Mining School center Tuesday evening niuiu wcas iium ine ui uiuuu ana atiffering greatly from shock, the been a resident of New York city for a number of years.

Four weeks ago the aced woman came to this city to on the subject, "Factors in Success under the care of specialists. 2 Local Youths Burrell told her daughter to get out WORKING TIME AT THE COLLIERIES all victim rallied during yesterday fend surgeons at the hospital enter- Shortly following tne misnap ana ful Colliery Operation. His suDject proved one of the most interesting visit at the Podob home, her son-in-law beintt identified with one of the of the house, words were exenanged and the younger woman slapped her rpmoval to the hospital, wrs. I i rwn ntTfrwi intensely una ain great hope for his ultimate re-overy. A number of local relatives of the and important of the series of talks given at the Night Mining Schools The subject was treated by Mr.

Kirk rHirion was ouite critical but there local shirt manufacturing industries. It was during her visit that the aged inri resDected woman was stricken roung man left today for Ashland to mother. About that tune tne iainer came from the cellar and chastized his daughter and forced her to leave. The general facts were corroborated bv Miss Kellv and other witness lslt him. in a masterly manner and was very well received by the students of the is now a decided change lor mc uti-ter and the specialists are hopeful for complete recovery.

A minor of the hlo was revealed by suddenly ill with pneumonia and by reason of her advanced age the ravages of the disease quickly sapped her strength. school and the collierv ofticials and X-ray examination and this, the attending surgeons believe, will yield to the customary treatment. Held for Number Of Petty Thefts Frank Warako and Joseph Carsto, Shamokin youths, are In the borough today, following their arrest last night by Chief of Police Levan and Special Officer Thornton. The two young men are suspected of several petty thefts, and police officers today were investigating to determine the extent of their offenses. Both suspects will be given a hearing tonight at city taU.

"ebruary Rug Sale O. K. Wetzel Son Several hundred now rugs just ar-ived for this sale at prices lower than ou will expect. A deposit will hold ny rug until wanted. Adv- O.

K. Wetzel Son. Officials of the Reading Coal and Iron Company announced today that the following colUeries will work tomorrow: Bear Valley day and night shift Henry Clay, Alaska, Reliance, Locust Gap, Potts, Bast, Bancroft, Locust Summit Hammond, OUber-ton, Shenandoah, West Shenfndoah, Elian Cowan. Maple Hill. Mahanoy City.

North Mahanoy, Otto and Erookside. The Richards, Short Mountain and Williams town Collieries will be the only Susquehanna Collieries Company operations will work tomorrow. others present Mr. Kirk will deliver the talk on the same subject at the PottsMlle Night Mining School center this evening beginning at 7:00 P. sharp and at the Mt.

Carme! center on Friday evenin? at the same time. General invitation is ex es. The Jury arrived at a verdict aftr court adjourned and was in" structed to bring it in in the morn-InT. sealed. Judge Strouss was rather evere on the daughter with reference to her treatment of her parent, who had cared for her child, and advised her Enrico Caruso, hopes for a eareer like his famous father.

The 26-year-old son of the world-famed operatic tenor is studying The remains or tne lamented woman were taken on the "William-sporter" express at 12:29 this morning to New York city, where burial was made today in the family plot in the Mt. Zion cemetery in that city. Several relatives accompanied the remain to New York to attend the bui ial sci vices. ita Adolpho de la Huerta. once President of His teacher tended all those Interested to attend February Rug Sale at Wetzel's 9x12 Brussels rugs $19.50.

9x12 Velvet rugs $2150. 9x12 Axminster rugs $24.50. Adv. O. K.

Wetzel Son. Card Party Saturday Night Red Men Hall. Rock street. Prices nd lunch. Adv she had the right of habeas corpus Night Minln? talka wnlcn wyj the younr A poed the of the child refund to have proved a very waltr of of an artistic Uke let her see it.

the Night Mining School work. iu IsaJi,.