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Set of three irons, detachable handle and stand 90c. S. E. Bergstresser Co. majestic The Cameraphone PICTURES THAT TALK New York's Favorite EVA TANGUAY 3 Vaudeville Miller Moser Dancing Comedians The Singing Comedienne Louise Byrd "THE COLONIAL GIRL" Hill Honicker MUSICAL ARTISTS LITTLE ETHEL "TWO LITTLE SAILOR BOYS" Moving Pictures Changed Daily Matinee Daily at 2:30 P.

M. 5 CENTS TO ALL Evenings at 7:15, 8:30 and 9:45 Adults 10 Cents Children 5 Cents CARMEL MARCH 8, 1909 second-class Entered CARMEL, MONDAY, THEATRICALS IN MOUNT CARMEL BRIEF HISTORICAL REVIEW OF WORK OF JOE GOULD, VETERAN OPERA HOUSE MANAGER The drama as we knew it in days gone by, the tragedies, the comic eras, the side-splitting farces, the onenight-stands, the repertoires, are 110 more to be enjoyed by the amusementloving people of Mount Carmel. Vaudeville we have aplenty and it may have merit, but that is a question that we will not discuss now. There is some talk of a new theatre, or of the old type of attractions in the opera house; but these, perhaps, are simply rumors. When Joe Gould relinquished the management of the Burnside Post Opera House the town witnessed the passing from theatrical activity of the man who had been the conspicuous figure for a period of practically thirty-five years.

From the opening of the first crude hall in 1874 to the openling of the new opera house in 1892, and up to several weeks ago, Manager Gould booked every stage attraction that came to Mount Carmel. Figures identified with the dramatic world for so long a time are comparatively few, and there is more than local interest attached to the change SO recently made. The name "Joe Gould" is known far and wide. There are few old-timers among the footlight favorites who do not know him, and touching indeed have been some of the meetings when some of these veterans of the stage came to town and grasped the hand of the local manager. In 1874 Burnside Post No.

92, Grand Army of the Republic, purchased from the School District an old building that stood in the rear of the present Hickory Street school house. This was moved across the street to where Hon. E. W. Samuel's stable now stands.

It was rebuilt, and constituted our first opera house. Comrade Joe Gould, first charter member of the Post, was the prime mover in that little enterprise, as he was in the many larger movements since undertaken by that organization. Home-talent plays were the first attractions, but it was not long before some real traveling shows were booked. This task was entrusted to Mr. Gould, and through all the long years that followed the Post never had reason or inclination to take the job away from him.

The first traveling attraction that appeared here, in 1874, was John Burke and Annie Irish in "Dublin Dan;" the last show, January 16, 1909, was "The Devil." In 1876 the two lots on which the opera house now stands were purchased, and the old Grand Army Hall was erected. Extensive additions were made in 1883, and this seemed to fill the wants of the people until 1892. Our older residents have many warm recollections of the attractions witnessed there. With the opening of the new opera (Continued on Fourth Page) Thea torium Mogg Megone, (Romance) The Last Call, (Discriptive) His Coat Came Back, (Comic) I'll Only Marry a Sport, (Comic) (See display ad on Fourth page) second-class Entered matter, November under 1902, act of at Mount Congress Carmel, of March 1870. TWO CENTS THE DEATH OF GEO.

W. DAVIS PROMINENT CENTRALIA RESIDENT AND FINANCIER PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING George W. Davis, one of the most prominent and influential men of Central Pennsylvania, died in his home at Centralia at 5:30 o'clck this morning. He had been ill for many weeks, and death had been expected for some time. Mr.

Davis was born at Minersville September 6th, 1855. He has been almost a life-long resident of Centralia, his parents moving to our neighboring town in 1862. In June, 1907, he was married to Mis Kate Griffiths. Deceased began life as a breaker boy, but in early youth entered a drug store. Soon he owned his own store, and was engaged in the drug business up to the time of his death.

He became actively identified with many and varied business interests, and soon assumed a commanding place in financial affairs throughout the region. In banking especially his influence was felt. He was the Vice President of the First National Bank of Mount Carmel, and had large interests in banks in Ashland, Shamokin, Lansford, Tamaqua, and Mahanoy City. He was the treasurer of the Shamokin and Mount Carmel Transit Company. For many years he was a School Director of Centralia, succeeding his father in that office.

Deceased was a man of fine disposition, and his friends are numbered among the thousands. His own community owes much to him, and there his loss will be keenly felt. Socially he was connected with Lodge No. 586, I. 0.

O. and Camp 106, P. O. S. of A.

He was the treasurer of the Centralia Fire Department. The survivors are his wife, an eight months' old daughter, and the following brothers and sisters: William Mrs. Margaret Getchey, Dr. Lewis Davis, Mary Jane, and Laura. Burial will be made at Centralia.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. DEATH OF MRS. RUNKEL Mrs. Charles F. Runkel, wife of the floor manager in Leader's store, died in her apartments in the Norstedt building, south Oak street, at 5:40 this morning.

Death was caused by a dilated heart resulting from rheumatism. Deceased, formerly Miss Anna Brennan, of Shamokin, was only 23 years of age. She was one of Shamokin's most popular young girls, and during her brief residence here won many friends. The husband and one child survive. Interment will be made at Shamokin, but arrangements have not yet been completed.

BEURY WITH THE PENNSY John L. Beury, who recently resigned his position on the P. R. C. I.

Co. police force, has received an excellent appointment on the Pennsylvania Railroad's force of special officers. His territory will be from Williamsport to Harrisburg. Mr. Beury will likely remove to Sunbury.

NOT WORKING UNDER PRICE A rumor has gained circulation to the effect that the undersigned, members of the Carpenters' Joiners' Union, have been working for a lower wage rate than that set by the Union. This we most emphatically deny. We are receiving the full Union rate, and will not accept employment at less than that. Respectfully, Geo. A.

Scott, S. E. Morgan, John Ludwig. A NEW LABOR SAVER A new labor-saving device has just been installed in the dump shed of the new Locust Spring washery. It is the form of an automatic plunger for the purpose of pushing the mine cars on and off the dump.

It is operated by steam power and calculated to save the services of at least two men. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Teitsworth and sister Della, of Elysburg, and Walter Getty of Mount Zion, were the guests of the former's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Teitsworth on Sunday. Oxheart cherry ice cream, besides other flavors. Everything nice and tasty in the lunch line.

R. Recce. The best in cheese, Brick, Sweltzer and Limburger at Dondero'8. THE SITUATION IS HOPEFUL HOPEFUL DISPATCHES FROM AROUND THE REGION INDICATE THERE WILL BE NO STRIKE Scranton, March of the United Mine Workers as an organization, collection of union dues by the operators and wage increases of 10 per cent. for laborers receiving less than $1.50 and of 5 per cent.

for those earning over $1.50, and less than $2 per day, will be the crux of the issue between the anthracite operators and the miners in the latter's demand for a new working agreement. This is the opinion expressed today, of one of the men most prominent among the organizers now working in District No. 1. His view, he stated, was based on deductions formed at the conference Thursday with President Lewis. There are other conditions in the demands formulated by the tri-district confer(Continued on Fourth Page) TWO LOCAL MEN WERE HIGH GUN Three blue-rock sweepstakes and a live bird sweepstake were held on Saturday at George Fagley's hotel, in the Deep Creek valley, and two Mount Carmel men carried off the honors.

Daniel Kessler won three firsts in the blue-rock events, breaking nine out of ten in each. Constable Darby McDonald won the live bird shoot, killing seven straight. An interesting shoot between Mount Carmel and Ashland teams is in progress on Stuartsville green this afternoon. Our town is represented by Chief Morgan, Constable McDonald, and Chic Smith. The Ashland men are Smith, McBrearty and Evans.

JOE HATRACH ON CIRCUIT Professor Joseph Hatrach has been engaged as a soloist by the Hunt Amusement Company, and is now singing at the moving picture shows at Frackville, Tamaqua, Minersville and Girardville. His singing has become very popular. CHILD DEAD JOE GOULD JOE GOULD The five months' old child of Sadusky, of west Second street, yesterday. The funeral will be row, from the Slavish church on Avenue, Undertaker Irvin directing. THREE MEN UNDER BAIL Mike Pezak, Joe Dudo and William Coshtis, three saturated citizens, hammered Joe Remosh in a Diamondtown saloon Saturday night.

They were escorted to the office of Justice Reed, and after hearing the evidence each man was held under $100.00 bail for appearance at court. SPECIAL Men's $5.00 They were $8.00 to $15.00. Now $5.00 See Our Window Display PETER A. STIEF Big Reductions Are Made On Ladies' and Children's Coats It will pay you to buy for next year. Some less than price.

Give us a look before you buy. We guarantee to save you money and give satisfaction. George J. Moleski It Che Lyric All New Pictures Hour Show for TONIGHT VAUDEVILLE Evenings Only Continuous Show beginning 6:30 2000 FEET OF Best and Latest Pictures CHANGED DAILY MAE MANTELL SOLOIST New Spring Coats JAUNTY STYLES PRETTY FABRICS LOW PRICES LADIES and MISSES 509 SIZES 512 Guinan's Big Cash Store Joseph died tomor- NOTICE west A special meeting of the Hose Co. will be held Tuesday, evening, March 9th.

As business of importance is to be transacted all members William are urgently requested to attend. By hammered order of V. P. 2t St. Patrick Day cards at Stokes.

Typewriter ribbons at Stokes. Advertise your wants in the ITEM. NOTICE NOTICE A meeting of the Stockholders of the Mount Carmel Gas Light Company will be held on Monday, March 2 22, 1909, between the hours of 2 and 3 p. for the purpose of electing directors, and transacting such other business that may be necessary. By order of the President.

Attest: W. S. Thirlwell, Secy. March 1, 1909. tr Crucifixes and Statues at Stokes..