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Director' THE MOKNIMG NEWl XXXIII-NO. ED DANVILLE, PA. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1929 H97. AWARD CONTRACT FOR STOLEN FROM 1 0.0 (HI Heart Attack Proves Fatal To 5 OF CONCRETE HIGH WA TO BE LA ID IN COUNTY THIS YEAR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW Robert Dietz if DAME STREET BE HELD IN SLOVAK GIRLS' SCHOOL WRECKED Oil ROAD DANVILLE IN 1930 County Commissioners Two Units Of Insti GARETTES WORTH Automobile Of Howard B. Large Number of Local Odd Receive Assurance ATHLETIC FIELD MEET IS HELD BY tution Will Be Ricketts Is Found At Shickshinny Fellows Attend Convention At Lewisburg 11 STOLEN FROM Robert P.

Dietz, life-long resident of Danville died at 4:00 o'clock this mcrning at his home on Spruce street, one-half hour after suffering a severe heart attack. He was aged 44 years, March 4, Inst, Mr, Dietz was a member of the L. O. Moose and F. O.

Eagles. He is survived by his widow, one son, George Dietz, Valley township; a daughter, Mrs. Domer Riley, Danville; two brothers, John II. Dietz and Henry Dietz, both of Danville, four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Hollister, and Ida Reese, Danville; Mrs.

Alice Sanders, New York City and Mrs. Anna Sanders, Northumberland. Of Work On Maus-dale Road From State Officials Built At Cost Of $350,000 DRUM CORPS PARADES BANDIT GETS AWAY ran SCHOOLS mmm The 111th Anniversary of the Odd A man, tall in stature, wearing The contract for the construction of gray overcoat, stole the Ford four door Fellows lodges of the Central Penasyl- Teachers And Directors Of the new Catholic Slovak High School Thieves Use Electric Eleva vania District will be observed in Dan More than three miles of concrete highway will be constructed in Montour County during the coming sum sedan of Howard B. Ricketts from in front of the Ricketts home on Church ville next year with tlie Danville Lodge, 'for girls at the Sacred Heart Villa was I awarded to the Berwick Lumber and District Stage First Event in County tor in Removing Loot From 2nd Floor No. 7, as host, it was decided at the 1929 convention held at Lewisburg, mer, County Commissioner William stret, early yesterday morning and abandoned the car after wrecking it at Shickshinny.

yesterday. Qulgg and William H. Jenkins, cominls loner's clerk were asusred by state of ficials at a conference held in Harris Mr, Ricketts had parked the car in A large delegation from the Danville BANK GIVES RIBBONS BURGLAR ALARM SET lodge accompanied by the Drum and front of his home early yesterday morning. It is believed that it was stolen Supply Company, yesterday. The heating and plumbing contract was awarded to Charles McCarthy, Otis Building, Philadelphia and the electrical contract to the Dauphin Electrical Supply Harrisburg.

B. E. Starr. Harrisburg, is the architect. Two units at an approximate cost of burg, yesterday.

Bugle Corps of the Frank W. Sldler Ml 7 CHARGED about 5 o'clock. Post, No. 40, attended the convention. With manifested keen interest and Yesterday afternoon Shickshinny po Ten cases of cigarettes valued at The three commissioners had been invited to attend the session but Frank E.

Martz, Washingtonville is in North The convention opened with a busi- $1200 were stolen Thursday night from nes session in the newly remodeled I. a goodly attendance of pupils, teachers and patrons, the First Annual Field Meet of the Anthony Township Schools lice notified the local officials that the car had been found at the bottom of a 20 foot embankment at the approach Carolina on business at the present the warehouse of the Houtz Tobacco Company. H. Rosenblum. owner, at SLAW 51 O.

O. F. hall at Lewisburg followed by the parade in the afternoon. I time and A. H.

Keiser was unable to $350,000 will be built at the present time. The one will be 176 by 35 feet and the other 96 by 65 feet. The new was held at the Cross Roads School of the Shickshinny river bridge. Mr. the rear of 329 Chestnut street, attend on account of illness.

There were 10,000 people in Lewis ground yesterday. Ricketts accompanied by Oscar Dietz The conference was held with J. The athletic meet held yesterday was HUSBAND Ritchie, division highway engineer at Williamsport; Samuel Eckles, chief en the first of its kind to be held in the additions will be built of stone and steel, two and three stories in height and fire proof throughout. Ground for the new structure will be broken within the next week. gineer of the, state highway depart burg for the event with 93 lodges being represented.

The official welcome of the borough was given by Chief Burges H. R. Miller, at the busines session at 10:30 o'clock in the I. O. O.

F. hall. The elementary schools of Montour County and was sponsored and planned by ment and Engineer Van Duscn, assis tant to Mr. Eckles. the teachers of the township assisted went to investigate.

The car was wrecked within a short distance of a gasoline filling station. Eye witnesses said the accident occurred about 6:30 o'clock. It is not known if the thief had intended to go to Wilkes-Barre or failed in an effort to make a turn leading to the bridge. The car rolled down the embankment, turning over as it went. The Married Him For Money, The proposed change in the highway at Pottsgrove, Mausdale and Washing by the County Superintendent and schools directors.

tonville were discussed and the engi Woman Tells Police At Questioning The thieves cut a panel from the heavy wooden door, and made their getaway either in a truck or large touring car. A checkup showed that most of the cigarettes were Camels, with possibly one or two cases of other brands. More than 200.000 cigarettes in all were stolen. A. R.

Mesner, driver for the company, discovered the theft yesterday morning, when he went to work. The office and warehouse had been closed at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening by Abe Rosenblum, son of H. Rosenblum, and manager of the company. There is Very valuable asistance was render MANY DANVILLE MEN ON NEWS ROLL OF HONOR neers announced that the change in the Mausdale road would be caried thru ed by Prof. George Derr, teacher of Agriculture in the Danville High School and several of the Danville High this summer.

two wheels were broken and a large portion of the glass in the machine was WAS WORTH $100,000 According to the survey made the was by the president of the association, H. C. Kelghtley. The parade formed at 2 o'clock and was scheduled to move at 2:30. O.

I. Liddick was chief marshall and led the first diviison. S. W. Crabb and J.

C. Higgins were his aides. The first diviison was the highest branch of the order, the Patriarchs Militant, commanded by Brig. Gen. Wm.

E. Coble, The official dress of the patriarchs was rich in color. The men wore their insignia, School boys, who directly supervised the meet. shattered. Despite the nature of the Good morning, Folks! How are you? crash the driver evidently escaped in road will branch off the present highway immediately after crossing the Mahoning Creek bridge and Reading Consider this a little personal visit.

It's The officials in charge were: general jury as he made a hurried exit from Bridgeport, April 26. Mrs Gladys Beardslee, an attractive, aub- director, George Derr; linesman. Wag the scene, eye witnesses said. A des the nearest we can come to thousands of our friends and patrons, but we're here today in The Roll of Honor to a burglar alarm, which had been set, ner Johnson, Rolland Karchner; Har- cription of the man was secured and urn-nairea young woman or 27, was Fox; Referee, Fred W. Diehl.

tinder arrest as a material witness to ponce in uns section oi tne state are and the thieves apparently knew of it for they cut through the door so as not to disturb the electric connections. on the lookout for him. day in connection with the death of The following events were staged, say We're with you. Let's work together. Team work pays.

We'll pull more than our share of the load. Let's After securing new wheels for the car and won by the pupils of the schools railroad tracks at the north end of the village. The new route will pass through the properties of H. F. Culver, E.

E. Renn, Samuel Fausey, John Fry estate, Ray Golder and Jr. O. U. A.

M. enter the present road a short distance above the Junior lodge hall. The route was formerly discussed by the commissioners and vigorously con Holes were first bored in the panel of the township: tell the world that Danville is a pretty Mr. Ricketts returned to Danville with the machine last evening. Olive Beardslee her 51 year old husband.

A dramatic scene was promised for this afternoon, when Mrs. Beardslee, Class 3., 6 to 8 years 50 yard dash. good place to live. Friendly, happy cit and then a saw was inserted and the panel cut out. The thieves work undetected in the rain.

They probably girls: Thelma Craig, Florence Yagel, refusing to take advantage of Connec Dorothy Leech; Boys, Donald Muffley, Kenneth Bortz and George Betts. had long contemplated the job and sel WILL ADDRESS MISSION SOCIETIES ticut laws which which provide that ected the first stormy night fo carry Class 8 to 10 years: 50 yard dash: a woman may not be forced to testify at an inquest into her husband's death, out their plan. i The cases were brought down from plumes, long coats, baldricks and side arms. The ladies auxiliary and Rebe-kah lodges occupied the position back of the patriarchs, the latter group being attired in white. C.

Paul Wagner was marshall of the second division, which is composed of lodges of Lycoming, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Adams, Bradford, Clinton, Juniata, "Mifflin, Tioga, York and Centre counties. W. C. Weber, Sunbury, was marshal! of the third division which was composed of the Sunbury lodge, and others from Northumberland, Cokanbia, Dauphin, Franklin, Montour, Perry. Sullivan, Snyder and Schuylkill counties.

The fourth division was headed by Miss Murial Day a national officer submits to questioning at the official inquiry called to decide whether or the store room by elevator and passed out through the door panel. They made of the Woman's Home Misisonary Soc izens, up-to-date business houses and intelligent and progressive business men and women whose special business in life is taking the right care of YOU. Now isn't that a pretty good sort of message from our splendid Roll of Honor folks? Look them over. A lot of your friends are there. A lot more will make their bow next week.

Don't get discouraged looking for them. If they're go-getters, friendly and popular with their next door neighbors, and with the first man in in the morning not Beardslee committed suicide. iety of the Methodist church will be held under the direction of the Wom a fair sized load, and it is likely several thieves were engaged in the job of re Mrs. Beardslee maintains that her Girls, H. Lawton, C.

Schock, E. Hilner; Boys, K. Leighow; J. Worthington, D. Murray.

Class 10 to 12 years: 50 yard clash: Boys, Oscar Craig, Donald Schock, Luther Heydenreich. Class Girls, 12 to 14 years. 50 yard dash: Mabel Smith, Kathryn Schock; Edna Lawton. Class Boys 12 to 14 years, 75 yards: Arden Smith, Allen Dewald and Homer Rishel. demned to by the Mausdale property owners.

It has not been announced in what jJart of the county the three miles of concrete highway would be built but it is expected that the change at Mausdale will be included. It is believed the Commissioners will discuss the matter at the regular meeting this morning at the Court House. The State highway officials praised the work of Representative Thomas B. Yerg at the last session of the Legislature and they declared that "he was an's Home Missionary Society of St. moving them.

husband, whom she says she married only for his money, shot himself after a long period of drinking and Uaul's M. E. Church, in the church au Sunbury and State police were noti ditorium on Monday evening, at 7:30 fied, and made a thorough examina A cordial invitation is extended to the tion of the premises. The thieves left The wife was brought to Bridgeport few if any clues. From present indica societies of the other churches to attend this service.

The Queen Esther at midnight from Stratford and lodged and the last man out at night they'll be in Who's Who. tions it is likely the theft will remain Marshall Warren Troutman, of Lewisburg, and was composed of lodges of in a cell at Hillside Home. She had Circle will be the choir for the evening. an unsolved mystery as is that of the Class 1, Girls, 14 to 16 years: 75 yards, L. Schock, G.

Worthington and worth $250,000 to Montour county in obtaining improved roads." recovered from her state of violent intoxication of the preceding night and talked to nurses about the case. "They think I shot my husband," she said. "Didn't do it but they are Bandits Remove Trousers Youngstown, April 26. iUP) Three bandits robbed the Wehle Baking warehouse two years ago in December, when tobacco worth $2,500 was stolen. Police are convinced that the robbery was committed by persons well acquainted with the lay out of the warehouse as evidenced by the fact that an Tuesday's information seekers learned that: Mt.

Pocono natural ice is superior to artificial ice because it comes from pure mountain spring water, is un-doctored with any chemicals, and because six inches of the top surface is Company of $1,191 today after ordering three offiicals of the company to McPHERSON JUDGE FREED OF CHARGES remove their trousers. They escaped in adjoining Qv. lr nt, nf which a large blaming me for it. They haven't got a case against me. "He was an old crab.

I guess I should never have married him. Youth M. Leighow. Class E. Boys, 14 to 16 years, 75 yards, Frank Bomboy, M.

Watson and E. Stamm. Baseball throw, 6 to 8 years, Boys, D. Muffley 77.7 feet; L. Confer 59.5 feet, George Betz, 59 feet; 8 to 10 years, K.

Leighow, 116.9 feet, J. Worthington 99.3; D. Murray, 92.6; 10 to 12 years, Wra. Betz, 131.7; Donald Schock 116.4; C. Betz, 112.5; 12 to 14 years, B.

Mc-(Continued On Page Five) a machine after locking the officials in Mifflinburg and others in Union county, the Citizens' band, Lewisburg Lodge, Rebekah Grand Lodge officers, aged Rebekah's, Grand Lodge officers and aged Odd Fellows. The asociation officers are H. C. Keightley, president; Q. U.

Rupp, vice-president; Mary A. Brown, second vice president; Theora M. Ritter, third vice president; H. B. Prutzman, treasurer; W.

E. Laird, secretary; A. Cockburn, assistant secretary; G. W. Morton, chaplain.

In addition to the Orphanage band, the Girls' band of Beaver Springs; Mif stock of merchandise was piled was passed up by the thieves. a closet. and old age don't mix. Once inside the robbers apparently planed off, leaving only pure ice. J.

A. Lawrence, who has been supplying ice needs in Danville for 18 years, has 100 cars of this ice shipped in during a season. The Fuller Brush represented by Benj. F. Barnum, manufactures 60 dif "Anyway, I only married him for Shad Shad If you want to enjoy a fresh shad dinner, roe or buck, go to Balistreri's Fruit Market.

A27 Sacramento, April 26. Supreme Court Justice Carlos Hardy, tried by a Senate court of impeachment on a charge of misconduct in office, for alleged acceptance of a $2,500 "gift" from Amee Semple McPherson, noted evangelist, was acquitted today. The verdict completedy exonerated the white-haired jurist of all four counts against him. It was California's first impeachment trial in sixty-seven years. The chief complaint filed by the Assembly board of managers accused Judge Hary of obstructing justice during the investigation of Mrs.

worked deliberately. A number of cases of cigars were piled in front of the elevator shaft on the upper floor and these were carefully placed to one side to permit loading of the lift with the selected cigarettes. In descending, the elevator seemed to have been stopped with a jar, the cable being dislodged from the overhead pulley. This, it believed, prevented further trips to the second floor of the building for more loot. BRITISH LIBRARY LENDS 3,1 Pi ferent kinds of brushes for personal and household use.

The trademarke "Fuller" on a brush means that it has been made by the world's largest brush manufacturers, that it is fully guaranteed, is made of only the highest grade materials, and will be replaced if not satisfactory. Nellie S. Yorgy is the happy first-prize winner for Tuesday's stories, and Mrs. Lila Umstead, a new worker, receives the second award. MONTH BOOK I FUES 4-130 MILES flinburg I.

O. O. F. band, Moose band of Selinsgrove, and high school bands from Sunbury, Berwick, Bloomsburg and Northumberland and took part. They will play about the town afteF the parade.

The Central Pennsylvania I. O. Q. F. asociation embraces the upper counties inthe state, who are in a single association for the suport of the local orphanage.

For some 17 years it has been their custom to hold anniversary Mcpherson's sensational kidnaping story which attracted nationwide MRS. JOHN MINTZER DIES IN WMSPORT. Board Of Trustees Holds his money." Beardslee was an anti-feminist and an eccentric. He was brought up in the sheltered surroundings of a moneyed old New England family. Kept from associations with girls, he developed a woman-hating complex.

When woman suffrage was adopted in the United States he vowed he never would vote again, and he never did. Three years ago, however, Beardslee came into some money $100,000 left him by his parents. "I'm going to see life," he announced. A short time later Beardslee was seen frequently in the company of Gladys Foster of Hartford. He lavished money and gifts upon her.

"She will show him life," Stratford neighbors murmured. They were married a short time later. There were frequent quarrels, even in the early stages of their life together. Early in 1927 Mrs. Beardslee left for Florida after Beardslee started divorce proceedings.

An agreement was reached and the couple began living together again. Fails to Break World's Long Distance Record By 300 Miles Monthly Meeting At Library meetings and parades, which gives them Child Hurt James Larkin, aged five, suffered lacerations of the face when a Pontiac with each other, and to present to the the opportunity to become acquainted sedan driven by his mother, Mrs. James public an impressive object lesson of Larkin. skidded from the hiehwav and the strength of theorder. The date se- upset on the Danville-Northumberland road, near Northumberland about 9:30 o'clock, Thursday morning.

lected is always April 26. which is the date on which the fraternity, founded in England, had its inception in the United States. Mrs. John Mintzer, wife of John Mintzer, of Williamsport, former resident of Danville, died at her home 1027 Grove street. 7:30 P.

M. Thursday at the age of 68 years. Mr. and Mrs. Mintzer moved from Danville 13 years ago.

She is survived by her husband and the following children: John H. Mintzer, Philadelphia; Joseph O. Mintzer, Harrisburg; George Mintzer. Rochester, N. J.

Mrs. Francis Mitchell, State College. Catherine Mintzer. Buffalo, N. Mrs.

Wm. Ri Bids Wanted We are In the market for 14 tons, No. 4 Stove Coal delivered. One part time Janitor for South Danville School (per month' bid). Hauling school children from Kipps Run to South Danville school and back same months as at present.

Bids to be in hands of the secretary on or before May 4, 1929. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Gearhart Township School District C. R. Burkland, Secretary A19.23.27.M2.

Mrs. Larkin accompanied by her children was enroute to Gettysburg where the family is making its new home. The machine' was traveling at a moderate rate of speed when it skid (By VnUea Press) Karachi, Apr. 26. The giant British Royal Airforce monoplane which left London Wednesday landed here at 5:45 P.M., una A.

eastern standard time, setting a new British long distance record on its non-stop flight from England to India. The plane flew approximately 4.130 miles, so failed to break the Italian world distance record of 4.448 miles. The plane flew over Karachi before landing, continuing eastward. Gasoline shortage forced it to return here later. The ship was manned by Squadron Leader Jones-Wiliams and Flight Lieut.

Jenkins. It was in the air 50 hours and 38 minutes on 'the flight from Cranwell Aerodrome. Jacobs Fresh Baked Jelly Rolls, each 25o Sponge Cake, each 25o Wine each 20o Angel Food, each 25o Cup Cakes, dozen 15a Ginger and Cakes, dozen 15o Fresh Sugar Ctkes, dozen 15o der. New York City; Mrs. Francis Sla- ded and climbing an embankment at the side of the road toppled over.

The injured lad reecived medical aid at the Mary Packer Hospital. Sunbury. School For Waiters St. Louis, (U.P.) The first class in the art of waiting," was graduated vin, Elmira. N.

Mrs. Frank Seewald, Mrs. Joseph Seewald and William Mintzer, of Funeral services will be' held Monday. The trustees of the Thomas Beaver Free Library met in the regular monthly session last evening with President P. C.

Murray, Prof. D. N. Dieffenbach-er, C. E.

Peifer, S. F. Ricketts, Prof. J. DeWitt Jobborn, R.

L. Marks, W. V. Oglesby, W. J.

Rogers and W. G. Reese, present. The secretary reported a check for $200 was received from the Community Chest. The executive committee was authorized to place orders for 40 tens of coal and to divide the orders equally among the coal dealers of Danville and Riverside.

The report of the librarian from March 23 to April 26 was as follows; Fines, $22.50, expenses $6.80 cash on hand $15.50, $2.50 was received for one book which was lost. There were 3.298 books circulated during the month, 1179 books mended, and 31 new borrowers registered. Nineteen books were reported missing as follows: three Greek translations, two books on health, one biography, one book on education, seven on Juvenile fiction, three adult fict-cn and two magazines. here recently from the night school of Sumner (Negro) High School. Graduation exercises were climaxed with a banquet to which maitres d-hotel were Funeral services will be held Monday Special For Today Only.

To prove to you that Nunn Bush Shoes are the best shoes made for $8.50, $9.00 and $10.00 we will allow $1.00 on every pair sold today. MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Red Arrow Money Given morning from St. Boniface Catholic invited. During the course in waiting Church at 9 o'clock. Mrs.

Mintzer was a member of Catholic Women's Union. Odd Fellows All Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the I. O. O. F.

Hall, eunday evening. April 28. to attend services at the Shiloh Reformed church. Rebek-ahs will meet at the chorch. A27 Signed COMMITTER appearance, conduct, deportment, salesmanship and personality were stressed.

Wanted Experienced Girl For Stenography, bookkeeping and Tooley's Saturday Specials 10 pounds Granulated Sugar 49; Mixed Vegetables for Soups, 3 cans 25c 30c can Apricots 23c; 2 for 45c Ginger Snaps. 2 pounds 19-" Ulmers Hams, whole or half, lb. 30c Palmolive Soap, 3 bars 20c Water Glas, quart 25c; pint 15c 50 Dress Linens 39c $1.00 colored Bed Spreads 89- $1.00 Quaker Made Silk Hose 75c 59c Table Damask, yard 39c 39c re tons, yard 25e All kinds of Floor Coverings. typewriting. Address application to Lloyd Fibre Furniture Special low prices on these nationally Fibre Suites.

$35.00 and up. A27 MURRAY'S Hosiery At Lowenstein's Blue Crane at $1.00. Humming Bird at $150. Dexdale at $1.50 in chiffon. Post Office Box 52, Danville, Pa.

Buys Hartman House The F. Q. Hartman house on Water street has been purchased by V. A. Starr, 404 Ferry stret.

it was reported yesterday. Mr. Starr is superintendent of the Starr Silk Co. slim A27 A Big Dance At the Goodwill Hose house. Saturday evening.

Floor prizes. A21 chiffon and service wight. MARVIN LOWENSTEIN A27 Red Arrow Money given $5.00 Men's Oxfo Special Sale Full 1 lb bos Assorted Chocolates, 49c each. One pound cake chocolate. 29c each, both for 70c today at Jacobs.

Beautiful New Fibre Furniture Just received. A large selection to choose from. Suites $35.00 to $175 00. MURRAY'S Did you see those $5.00 Meat Oxfords at Lowentseins? Just the kind Special Flavors Jacobs Ice Cream Vanilla Choco Private Sale Household goods at 32 Vine street, Friday and Saturday. April 2G and 27.

from 2 to 4:30 P. M. A27 yon have been wanting. Free Today Dr. Scholl's Corn Pads given free to every person entering our store.

MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Red Arrow Money given A Carload Shipment of Lloyd Fibre Furniture just received. Beautiful Suites. New low prices. A27 MURRAYS late Strawberry Fresh Fruit Lemon, Pineapple. Caramel and Orange Ice.

MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Red Arrow Money Oiven THE WEATHER Saturday Special Young Ladies black kid square toe tie pumps with junior heel $6.50 value. Special $5.00 pair for today only. This is a real bargain. MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Red Arrow Money given At Pnrsel's 20 off on all ready made suits and Jnt Arrived A solid car of Lloyd Fibre Furniture Suites $35.00 to $175 00. A27 MURRAY'S At PurseTa 20 off on all ready made suits and top coats; 10 off on furnishing.

AJf Fair today. Tomorrow increasing cloudiness, possibly followed by showers. Not much change in temperature. At Parsrl's 20 orf on all ready made suits and top coats; 107o off on furnishings top coats: 10 off on furnishings. Look.

Round and Square Dance 8:30 shaip. Mausdale Hall tonight A27 A29.