The Daily News from Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania • Page 1

MOUNT WEATHER NEW REMEMBER When you went to the post office for your mail? creasing cloudiness tonight Mowed by rain late tonight and Thursday. OL. 55-NO. 127 MOUNT CARMEL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 192G PRICE TWO CENTS Nl bis" MIOBfflW pa mi 'IBS MM 1ME PACT SOME COLLIERIES AT Local Union Urges Men 1M IS SCHEDULED KUKH," UltKHd IU START TOMORROW TO HSUHE TOMOKBOim Freeze-up Hampers Work at the Mines Necessary to Use Picks and Bars to Pry Ice Off the Trackage System. The freezing up of the slush during Monday night is seriously hampering the outside work at many of the collieries being put into condition for resumption of operations some time this week.

At several operations yesterday it became necessary to resort to the uso of picks and other sharp instruments to rip away the ice from tracks leading from mine openings to breakers. Reports from all of the collieries! Reading Collieries in Maha-noy City District Resumed Today But Are Working Short-handed. CO. SCHOOL DIRECTORS IHSESSIOH Meeting Held Today at Sunbury With Ex-Governor as Speaker odies oi phamokin Identified her of Young Man Com- etes Identification in liila. Morgue.

finite identification was made in bdelphia last night of the bodies and Mrs. Walter Thomas, both horn had been asphyxiated by gas pe bedroom of their home on Sun- they having been among the sev- fcersons to have thus perished in pidemic. of asphyxiations. fie father of Thomas journeyed to idelphia in response to a message the police apprising them of the file visitation of death and soon his arrival telephoned to his that the identification had been is expected that both bodies will I shipped to Shamokin for burial, I A ack Iigwt Was Cause of Accident iver Who Sent Truck to Ruin Was Without Proper Headlights driver who was not familiar with road and who was daring in driv-without headlights, was the cause he overturning of the big moving on the Centralia-Ashland road yesterday morning and in which pap the driver narrowly escaped his life. he truck was seen passing thru city without headlights, the driv- ndlng his course thru the medium tiny light attached to one side of truck.

pny of these big moving vans by Philadelphia concerns have tabouts and motorists feel that it igh time the highway patrol af- protection against the demons pi the metropolitan centers. With the ratification of the anthracite peace pact at the convention in Scranton la.t evening, orders were issued from almost every coal company office in the hard coal region for the collieries to resume work. Every col liery and subsidiary in this immediate vicinity will begin operations tomorrow morning except the Continental wash-ery, a branch of the Centralia colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company, which will not resume work for several days. In the Mahanoy City region orders were issued to have every colliery except those of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company, which began operation this morning, but even those which have started up are shorthanded and production will not begin in earnest until tomorrow. P.

and R. C. and I. Company Advices from the local offices of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company this morning stated I that every colliery in this district will be ready to take up the production of coal tomorrow morning and all whistles will blow as a signal for every man to return to his work." it is exjpeojed Ujat the peak -of production v. ill iii'a few the men huve become accustomed to the working conditions and the pre-(Conttnued on Page Three) JOYCE FAMILY RETURNS TO GAP Mr.

and Mrs. Vincent Joyce, formerly of Locust Gap, but, who for the past six months have made Philadelphia their home, returned to the Gap yesterday. They will make the Gap their future home. Mr. Joyce is employed in the telegraph department of the Reading Railroad and when the strike was declared secured employment with the P.

R. Railroad at Philadelphia. Mr. Joyce returned to accept his former position with the Reading. At present he is temporarily employed in Locust Summit yard office.

SURVIVES OPERATION A report from the Fountain Springs Hospital this afternoon reveals that the condition of John Eppley, well known Ashland man, who had his left foot amputated three days ago, is very favorable. to Settle AU Bills Mahanoy City Union Men Realize the Loyalty of the Storekeepers in Strike. All of the mine locals of sub-district No. 3, located in the vicinity of Mahanoy City, -have passed the following resolution appealing to good union men to pay up their store bills as soon after the first colliery pay day as is possible: Resolved, That all members of the C. M.

W. of for the best interest and protection of the United Mine Workers, work in conjunction and co-operate with the business men of our respective communities to see that every mine worker pays his back bills contracted during the suspension. And be it further Resolved, That this resolution be adopted by all local unions of the U. M. W.

of and be it further Resolved, And recommended that any man being transferred from one local to another that the respective local adhere to this resolution. Nine Operated on Today at Ftn. Springs Busiest Day Since the Inception of Strike- List of 7 JVtiants-'Yj -ft Nine persons were operated upon atHhe Fountain Springs State' Hospital this morning, the largest number since the beginning of the anthracite strike on September 1. Those who underwent operations Tessie Milewski, Mount Carmel; Agnes Tosekosko, Kulpmont; Mrs George Heffner, St. Nicholas; Mrs.

John Scartino, Shenandoah Heights; Richard Reese, Crier City; Baldy Siivae, Shenandoah; Frank Truskowsky, Mahanoy City; Mrs. Harry Stappi, Frackville; Mrs. Theresa Schraten. Mrs. Fred Freed, of Locust Dale, returned home after having spent the past two weeks with her sister, Mrs.

Elizabeth Stone, of Gary, W. Va. WALLPAPER The best opportunity that has ever been offered in the Wall Paper line. Now is the best time to buy your Wall Paper. J.

F. CHIMOCH, Dependable Furniture and Wall Paper Store. It 241-243 South Oak Street. (Adi-ertisement) Over posed new line an essential transportation improvement. Ex-Judge Arthur L.

Shay, of Potts-ville, will present the application and residents of Lavelle and Mowry are especially interested as to the outcome of this movement. Buses will operate in both directions commencing at 6 o'clock each morning and it is thought until a late hour at night. ENTERTAIN AT CARDS Mr, and Mrs. Jerry O'Hearn, Second and Hickory streets, entertained a number of their friends at a card party in their home yesterday after-, noon. STOVES Ratification Comes After But Little Opposition on the Part of Few Delegates Leaders Explain All the Principals.

The Checkoff Is Included What should prove a five-year era or peace and prosperity in the anthracite legion was made possible yesterday at Scranton when the tri-district convention of the United Mine Workers of America practically unanimously ratified the new agreement which their leaders tentatively entered into with the anthracite operators' conference at Philadelphia last Friday, after Richard F. Grant, of Cleveland, Ohio, had dynamically put the golden rule into operation and brought both sides to a common level of understanding and agreement. Under the terms of the contract, which is to be signed today at Scran ton by both operators and union of ficials, work will resume at the col lieries tomorrow and for which auspicious event extensive preparations have been made. The ratification did not come with out some argument on the part of a few delegates who did not seem to be in accord with the terms. However, thl3 had been anticipated and Presi- (Continued on fafce ElchO BIRTHDAY PARTY IS TENDERED MRS.

PALUMBO A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Palumbo gathered at their home on South Oak street last eve ning to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Palumbo. The af fair was an impromptu entertainment, but it proved to be a very enjoyable one, those in attendance showering the well known woman with congratulations.

Music furnished a great part of the entertainment and the guests partook of a sumptuous dinner. FURNITURE at a saving of 20 to 5a per cent off all the latest designs and finish. J. F. CHIMOCH, Dependable Furniture and- Wall Paper Store.

It 241-243 South Oak Street. (Advertisement) New Road Will Cut Off Cen-tralia But Is Scheduled to Include Mount Carmel. State surveyors are busily engaged during the past few days making a thorough survey of land surrounding Ashland; Centralis and Byrnesville, In view of determining what course shall be taken for the proposed new state highway. According to the surveyors the abandonment of that part of the state highway between Byrnesville and Ash-lnad is a certainty. This section of highway, according to the surveyors, is absolutely too dangerous and its grading is not within the grading specified by the state.

The proposed new road as thus far planned by the surveyors will commence at Sixteenth street, Ashland, and continue via the old Ashland ball park thence to the Logan where it would connect with the Mount Car-mel-Centralia highway. This road, however, would cut Centralia from its course but would include Mount Carmel. This road would be secondary to the new state road which, according to the surveyors, is to be built between Shamokin and Ashland via Excelsior and Locust Gap. con IRECTOR MASONIC HALL Elected to Fill Vacancy Caused by the Death of Jacob H. Reed George W.

Scott, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, was elected to the board of governors of the Masonic Hall Association to fill the vacancy created by the death of J. H. Reed at the annual election of of ficers held in the Fraternity Club's social rooms last evening. The following directors were again chosen to serve in the various offices for the ensuing year: President, David Herb; vice president, H. J.

Heffner; secretary and manager of the hall, Ben Wilson. Other directors of the board of governors are James Jones. Earl E. Miller, William Reid, H. J.

Phillips, William Keifer, George Keifer and George W. Scott. Ladies Give Thanks All Benefactors Committee Engaged in Charitable Work Thanks All Contributors Mrs. S. J.

Jefferies, Mrs. Roy Far-rell and Mrs. Harry J. Eyer, three local women' who have been carrying on a charitable system of their own, doing great good among the poor people of town, are expressing their appreciation of the kindness of many Mount Carmel folks and others, non-residents of this city, who have aided in the work either by donating cash or clothing. These charitable women lay particular stress on the announcement that they have received many liberal donations from the Macutkevicz store on East Fourth street.

The following donations have been received: Clothing from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Updegrave, Reading; Mrs. Frank Shugars, Reading, overcoats and caps; Mrs. Milt Shugars, Reading, sweaters, coats and caps; Mrs.

Chas. Hobson, Reading, shoes and clothing; Mrs. Edith Boyer, Reading, children's hose; Mrs. Joseph Levine, this city, clothing amounting to Mr. and Mrs.

John Macutkevich, East Fourth street, food and clothing amounting to $150. JohnShovlin Enters Quaker City Hospital Well Known Hotelman Is a Vic tim of Stomach Com- plications John Shovlin, prominent hotelman of South Oak street, left last night for Philadelphia to undergo a thoro examination for stomach disorders. He will be admitted to the American Hospital for Stomach at West Green street, and will be Under the personal observation of Dr. Lewis Brinton, one of the world's leading specialists. Unable to give Mr.

Shovlin permanent relief, the hotelman's family physician advised the appointment with the renowned specialist. The family will be notified in the event that an operation is necessary. RETURN FROM FUNERAL OF NUN Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bradley and Wil liam Shoppe, of this city, returned to their homes after attending the fU' neral Of Sister Mary' Patricia at Har- risburg.

The obsequies of the beloved woman were largely attended by her hundreds of devoted friends. School directors of Northumberland county held their twenty-third annual convention at the' court home, Sunbury, today. At the conclusion of the morning session, the directors repaired to the Idlewhile Tea Room and partook of a delicious dinner, especially prepared for the occasion. Dr. Martin G.

Brumbaugh, president of Juniata College and former governor of Pennsylvania, delivered a very interesting address at the afternoon session. Dr. Brumbaugh's thorough knowl edge of his subject and the able manner in which he presented it to his audience held the undivided attention of the directors. Shine Tarr Sentenced on Anniversary Ordered Back to Pen on Same Date on Which He Had Been Released By strange coincidence, Shine Tarr, who was sentenced Monday to serve ten to twenty years in the Eastern Penitentiary for the murder of Ted Purcell, of Shamokin, recalled that it wa3 just ten years that day since he was released from the same institution after having served a term for robbery. He subsequently served short terms of imprisonment in the county bastile at Sunbury for various offenses.

It is expected that Sheriff Shively will take the gorilla-like negro to the penitentiary some time next week, Tarr indicating that he is eager to begin serving the time and is hopeful ot acquiring a trade to which he promises to apply himself when he is released. He is aware that upon good behavior he may have fully half of the Jail sentence knocked off. Young Folks Quietly Married Last Evening William Nolter, of Exchange, Claims Miss Swinko as His Bride William Nailer, widely known young man of Exchange, and Miss Anna Swinko. one of the most popular girls in Marion Heights, were joined in holy wedlock at 7 o'clock last night by Rt. Rev.

A. Meuwese, V. pastor of the Church of Our Lady, of Mount Carmel. Louis Costa and Miss Mercedes Nol ter, the latter a sister of the gropm, were the attendants. The eroom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Nolter, of West Saylor street, and a brother of Charles Nolter, hotel owner, of Exchange, Immediately after the qutet yet im-nressive weddine ceremony, the bridal party was tendered a reception at the home of the groom's parents. The newlyweds will live in Jixcnanse. ASHLAND SOCIAL CLUB BANQUET The Ashland Social Club entertained at the Fountain Springs Gun rinh 'ast evenine with a large number of members and friends in attendance. A delicious dinner was served those in attendance.

Th affair was in celebration of the settlement of the strike and those fortunate nnmieh to be in attendance pronounced the delicious "feed" as be ing fit for any king. indicate that things are rapidly developing into workable condition and plans are already under way to speed up coal as soon as the miners have it ready for loading. At several of the collieries long trips of cars laden with coal have been collected on "bottoms" and at turnouts, ready to be hoisted to the surface as soon as the signal is giv en for the resumption of operations. Miss Cora Loeper Dies at Ashland Estimable Young Woman Succumbs to Pneumonia at State Hospital. A pall of grief spread over Ashland this morning when the death of Cora, daughter of John Loeper, of Ninth and Walnut streets, was announced.

The young woman died at the Fountain Springs Hospital last evening at 11:10 o'clock from pneumonia. Two weeks ago Miss Loeper contracted a severe cold which quickly developed into pneumonia. On Friday, February 5, she was removed to the hospital in a serious condition, pneumonia having reached its most dangerous stage. Physicians at the hospital made heroic efforts to save Miss Loeper's life but without avail. At 11:10 last evening, with the entire family at her bedside, she passed to the great beyond.

Deceased was born in Ashland 24 years ago and being possessed of a pleasing disposition made many friends who today mourn her loss. She was a member of St. Mauritius' church and was an active member of the Young Women's Society of that congregation. She is survived by her father and the following brother and sisters: Anna, Agnes, Rose and William, of Ashland, and Sister Defrosa, of the Order of Saint Francis, who at pres ent is stationed in Bethlehem, Pa. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning with a high mass of re quiem in St.

Mauritius' church at 9:30. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery. EASTERN STAR HOLDS MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Eastern Stars of Freedom, held in the auditorium of the Masonic building, North Oak street last evening, was one of the most enthusiastic and largely attended sessions conducted by that organization for many years. At the conclusion of the regular business session, the members were served with refreshments. Virtually every member of the organization was in attendance, taxing the seating capacity of the large hall to its utmost.

LIVING, DINING AND BEDROOM SUITES Save from 20 to 50 iper cent. J. F. CHIMOCH, Dependable Furniture and Wall Paper Store. It 241-243 South Oak Street, (Advertisement) 1 BUICK Have you driven the Better Buick? (17-19 (Advertisement) Plan Bus Line tate Surveyors Are Running Lines for a Proposed New Road Mountains to Include All the Nearby Towns rs.

James McFee Goes Under Knife pier Resident of Mount Car- roe! Is Operated Upon at Shamokin Hospital prs. James McFee. a former resi st of this city, now of Shamokin, rushed to the Shamokin State Pital yesterday to undergo an iralion for an acute Internal ail- Ft. Advices from th hrmnital to- indicate that Mrs. McFee.

nee Silitman, Is resting comfortably 1 every Indication that she will en- complete AGED, FARMER DIES Warn A. Beyer, aged and well PWH farmpr Hloil ot hio hnmn In ley township, near Mausdale, after fengthy. illness. He was aged 73 rs. BOOTS Band Lace Gum Boots, $5.50 BOW 14.69, L.

ft W. SUPPLY 147 flu lr Of Application for Amended Charter to Be Made March New Bus Line Would Enter Mount Cariu.i. An application will be made on Monday, March 8 to the Public Service Commission and Governor by the Schuylkill Transportation Company for permission to amend the charter of this corporation. An effort will be made by the transit company to secure a permit to operate a bus line. The proposed new bus line, according to official plans, will start at Ashland and arrive in Mount Carmel via the Ashland mountain.

From Mount Carmel the bus will proceed to Alaska; from Alaska to Locust Gap; from Locust Gap to Locust Summit; from Locust Summit over the mountain to Mowry; from Mo wry to Lavelle; from Lavelie to Locsut Dale, and from Locust Dale to Ashland. This route as outlined above will include all the small towns in a com plete circle and if the permit is granted this line could be used advantageously by residents from Ashland coming in the direction of Mount CarmeU as well as by residents from the rural districts, who would find this pro For a real good baker and a tig Stove see the famoufe Dixon. Our prices are very low. i 4 J. F.

CHIMOCH, Dependable Furniture and Wall Paper It 241-243 South Oak Street. (Advertisement) BUICK' "'r Have you driven Better. Buick? fl7-19 (AdvertilMaefct) 1UI MUUIU 11 IV Ki vtlement).