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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 11

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"MONDAY, tG 18, 1905:" THE WILKES-BAItltE RECORD MQNDAY, DEC. 18, 1905, i fMM) TWO MEN MURDERED.1 The Isaac Store EFT ON Both Victim Ware Lithuanian, On Bing Married and the Father of Two Children and the Othetj Sin- oJe One Arret Made Yesterday 1 bx': Pjttston PolicRobbery tieved to be the Motive. To make present givi ng.a success, both the giver and the reciprerit should be satisfied. This satisfaction is assured if you buy sensible presents. Most people buy that kind Useless little trinkets, that often cost quite as irtuch as articles of merit, are being side-tracked for the more substantial things.

To properly supply this growing demand for useful presents, we have exerted every efforts You'll find here variety things articularly appropriate entirely atisfactory in exclusiveness, quality and price. Sensational Dress 'Patterns orted Imp ate of and Wednesday Monday, Tuesday Shop TalK These include checks, plaids, stripes and mixed suitings rich, handsome weaves, in the fashionable colors. An important consideration is the fact that these are exclusive patterns you won't meet another gown like yours. High grade imported goods going daring the next three days at a great price sacrifice. If you wish to buy her a particularly rich and handsome gift, lu re's your opjKJrtunity, with a bargain price.

Only six more shopping days before Chrlstmae. Tour 'Christina packages article aelected how will be carefully labeled, out aside and we will deliver when you aay. Colored alipa, for wear under lingerie waists. Pink, blue, white and lavender silk, lace finish at neck. 1 Two murders in one night la the record tor.

Jatur.uay night at Wtuton and Vicinity and up to thi time there to be no clue to the perpetratora of the deed in either Instance. Both or the murdered men were ljltnuanlan. One of them. John1 8chaliekug, wa from fort Giitiith and the other, Martin1 Aluka, was a resident of lnjwrman. The body of the former was found etserday about noon by a gang of men who were doing work under the direction of foreman John pannon at the No.

6 washery. The body waa found lying at the foot of a culm bank Hear the Laurel Line (station at Inker-man. A bloutly 2 bill waa aUll clutched tightly In the right hand. HIa head was amashfd in and there waa a big gush on his lip, while several bruise on various portions of the body gave wltnosg to rouRh treatment. The ound of pistol shots wa heard near Vthat point by residents of Inkerman about 9 o'clock on Saturday night and It is supposed that the murder occurred about that time.

1 The sculfle which resulted In the-, death of Schalleukus seemx to have occurred several yards from the point where the body lay when found, for pools of blood were still visible on the ground In several places when the body was found. The name and residence nf the dead man were learned by Borne papers found on hla person. remains were removed to the $1.50 a yard for SI. 00 $175 a van! for 81.17 $2.00 a yard for S1.33 $2.50 a vard for $1.67 $3.00 a yard for 92.00 $3.50 a yard for $2.34 Lingerie Waists Delightsome Gifts Chic, tasty, handsome Waists with special fashion touches that make for grace and attractiveness priced remarkable low 1 considering quality of the good. These sheer, fine Waists are so popular and in greatest demand seems queer for this time of ye arr-but the.

lingerie waists is -the favorite. Our showing of these waist la) simply magnificent and you'll find, the wal.sts you buy here have distinctive style features that will ap Umbrellas For rain or snow and gifts. Black and colors, to match all costumes. Prices to suit all pocketbooks, and no matter which price you've decided you want to pay. you're getting the best Umbrella value jxwsible for your money if you buy it here.

Du Barry Scarfs A. HINTTO MEN. Why don't you give her one of those Du Harry Scarfs they are so very popular and are such exquisitely beautiful tilings. The soft, clinging materials and the lovely color combinations make their, very attractive and desirable to all girls and they arc so swell. Exquisite Neckwear i Xo old style, shopworn or undesirable goods here.

Everything Is cri5p. new and attractive. We've vrrythlng from the neat little turnover to the mos' bewildering creations. Wonderful combinations of the daintiest and most exquisite hand embriiidery fine laces and beautiful Worth your while to step Inside the door when you're passing. Just to have a look at this array of handsome Christmas neckwear.

Sofa Cushions Splendid gift for a man's den at home or room at college. Designs here, especially adapted for men's use all college colors and designs. Dainty, attractive cushions for milady's own room. too. Conventional and floral designs.

These ntake very nice gifts at reasonable amount of expense. home at Port Uriiflth. where a wife i Bilk walstaare good as "gifts." "We've attractive styles In plain and plaid taffeta and pompadour silks. All the good kinds In black, too. Price atart at 13.98.

Leather novelties In splendid variety. Useful, handsome and durable gift. And you can depend on the good qualities of the leather goods you buy at this store. There'a a -World of satisfaction In that assurance. Prices are the.

lowest possible for the qualities. Fur are very pleasing gifts and will give children special pride and happiness In their present. We've squirrel, beaver, krlmmer, ermine, white angora, and gray and white mtiffton. Prices for Sets start at $3.98. Fancy Hosiery for men and women.

All the latest novelties best qualities lowest prices. peal to your good taste and will prove most satisfying purchases. We've some surprising values Just examine the materials used and the exquisite workmanship who would want to make one for the price asked. AT $2.98 Sheer, fine Persian lawn waist elaborately trimmed with Herman val. and fine tucking.

P.uttriied In back. Full sleeves with deep cwt very much trim nied. Cojar ol lee. AT $3.98 Soft. pmT mull waist beautifully trimmed wtn vide Oer man val.

IaCe and cluster tucking. Backs of cluster tucking, collar Of French full sleeves with 3 a cuff trimmed with French ana Herman val. Collar, sleeve and cuffs Joined with French beading. Exceptionally good value. and two children were awaiting the home-coming of the husband and fath- er.

The dead man bore a good reputation. He was for a long time a real-dent of Kf-baHtopol and had only recently removed to Port Griffith. No particulars have yet been learned con- cernlnR tho murder, but the cause for I the co.romlsslon of the crime is thought i to have been robbery, as J30 which he I had when he left home was misting when he was found. Siiirtln Alaka, the'other victim, was! about midnight near the forks of I the road at South Plttston. A Miss Handkerchiefs Tou can't make a mistake in deciding to give handkerchiefs, but you can make a mistake in choosing where to buy them.

But youil be satisfied If you purchase here, for ours are all linen, actually every thread pure Unen. Some are finer and more closely woven than others, but all are Unen. Prices the lowest. Fur Carriage Robes Baby doesn't care what but baby's mother will be very much pleased ifyou let baby's gift be a Fur Carriage Robe it will keep him snug and warm, and looks so rich and handsome. We've a fine assortment for your selection, prices start at $3.00.

Rich, Beautiful Silks An immense and magnificent line of new Silks charming pompadour effects and wondrous plaids. New and stunning effects, full of exquisite beauty. waist pattern of any of these Silks would make an elegant gift and one which will give continued pleasure in the wearing. A GIFT HINT Comforts and UlanKets Lace Robes Make Handsome Gifts If it's to be a particularly rich and handsome gift, a Lace Robe is a good selection. The whole gown, skirt-bodice and sleeves, all complete in rich, beautiful lace well, who would not be pleased? These start in price at $12.50 magnificent creations.

More expensive Robes are of the new scintillating lace effects. This new lace is charming. Also handsome designs in richly spangled robes of black. Hunt, who resides In that locality, heard several men talking loudly about time and looking out of her window saw three men engaged In conversation, A minute later a- shot was fired after which two others were fired in quick succession. One of the men fell to the ground and the other two ran away.

Thomas Gibbons, who resides next door, was attracted by the sound of the pistol shots and went outside to make an investigation. He found Alaka lying on the ground with blood oozing from a wound in his head. The police were Immediately notified and otMcers Price and Prendergast arrived promptly on the scene. They had passed a man while com-lne down and Immediately set out after him and placed him under arrest when lie was overtaken. He look his arrest coolly and profensed ignorance of the affair.

He carried a pair of. new shoe with him and his clothes were duty. He will, be given a hearing this The dad man was apparently about 24 years age end good looking. He ONE DAY SPECIAL Arnold Flannelettes, 15c Quality 11c Beautiful Persian figures and styles, suitable for house dresses, kimonas, dressing sacqucs and waists. Splendid value at 15c, very special at 11 a yard.

To-day only! Your thoughtfulness and good taste will be emphasized by giving something useful as well as beautiful. Beautiful Comfortables the kinds that careful housewives would make themselves. In size they are extra large. Filled with pure white sanitary cotton and covered with silkoline, in laige variety of very pretty patterns. Others, filled with down, are satine or silk covered.

Prices are the very lowest possible for such splendid qualities, and start at $1.00. There's warmth and comfort stored up for you here in those soft, fleecy, generous sized All Wool Blankets. It's a satisfaction to take hold of them and how pretty they look! Why, these are fine for Christmas giving. The prices are specially low. Had a pistol wound In his breast and is fractured.

His eye was Embroidery patterns of all klnda 1 Standard alway rell- WELLES Of ITW IE af A. A 7KT rW PUBLIC stamped In our Art Store. Espec rtft.i.f. building I JtitL, iJAAt jLUJMKj CjKjC 8QuaRB. trixtvsx helpful suggestion 10c ribbon work.

j- I Jiia'akul! Vilso swollen book on his and cut, He had. a pass- ai perron showing that he had paid $10 on account to Kauffman, ployed, at No. 15 coyiery. Lehigh Wllkea-Barre Coal is suffering from Benetch Voting Conteit Interest In the Benesch voting con- a lacerated arm and a broken toe, caused He test is still on the Increase and on Sat Salvation Army, 853: Free Kindergarten for Foreign Speaking Children of Edwards.vllle, IS. The contest will last until next Saturday night and if the voting continues to Increase as it did on Saturday the total vote will certainly be enormous.

by being caught In a fall of rock, was removed to the City Hospital. an Exeter grocer. A due card from Is'o. local showed also that he had paid dues to John Dillon, the secretary of tho local. Dr.

McGlnty performed an autopsy on the body yesterday and removed one bullet, which seems to hare, been the only one which took effect. The head looked as though It had been pummeled with a stone or other blunt Instrument. The body was removed to Lydon Murray's undertaking LIGHT COS IMPROVEMENTS. ItA-ROK PUANT OF THE WYOMING VAL.L.ET GAS ELECTRIC CO. TO BE PUT IN OPERATION1 TO-DAY.

L. V. Improvements. The Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. I pre paring to make extensive improvements at Ithaca, N.

to Increase its facilities for handling freight traffic, which baa greatly Increased at that point. A large addition Is to be built to the freight house, while a number of new sidings and tracks are to be constructed. ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL. BERWICK MAN FAIJS DOWN STEPS AND IS BADLY INJURED-OTHER ACCIDENTS. David Jenkins of Berwick whllo descending the stt'iis of tho D.

H. Railroad briilce. which crosses Centre street. Miner's Mill, lost his balance an1 fell to the ground, a distance of twenty-two Centennial Celebration. A meeting of th committee which has In charge the arrangements for the coming centennial celebration is to be held this evening.

A meeting was held last Friday evening, at which time Funeral of Frank Dirntr. urday took a bound that was beyond anticipation, more than 19,000 votes being cast. Up to Saturday Mercy Hospital was the favorite and led In the contest, but on Saturday the Home for Friendless Children made a big Jump and landed In the lead. The voting on Saturday was so heavy that the persons who count the ballots were kept busy for more than six hours on Sunday. The following Is the result at the close of the vote on Saturday night: Home for Friendless Children, 7.055; Mercy Hospital.

City Hospital. Old Ladles' Home. United Charities Plttston Hospital, St. Vincent de Paul Society. 1.372; Hebrew Aid Society, B.

I. 919; fotit. Ho Dlcked up and taken to plans for ihe affair were under dlscus- The large gas plant of the Wyoming Valley Oas EJectrlc Light which holds the franchise for lighting the boroughs of Nantlooke, Plymouth. Kingston, Dorranecton, Edwardvllla, Luxerne Borough, Sugar Notch, Warrior Run, West Ilazleton, Haileton City, Plymouth Thieve at Luzerne. Thieves broke Into the Lehigh Valley station at Luserne some time during Saturday night or early on Sunday morning and got away with about a half-'doxe-n bottles of whisky.

They entered the depot by breaking In one of the office windows. They opened an express package that was in the office but did not take any of the contents and the only thing that has yet been missed Is the whisky. the City Hospital In undertaker Kenny's slon. Secretary R. Nelson Bennett Is ambulance.

It was found at tho hospital hard at work devising attractive fea-that his face painfully lacerated andjtures for the celebration. Thla evening his body bruised and contused, but he a number of committees are to be ap- The funeral of Frank Dlrner waa held from his late home on Scott street on flnturitay afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. There was a large attendance and many floral offerings. The pall bear-f who were fellow-cmployeea at the Dan L. Hart Recited.

The Sunday evening entertainment la Columbus Hall was attended by over KO people and the program was more Interesting than laeual. Dan L. Hart gave several of 'his characteristic recitations and made a decided hit. There were also vocal solos, illustrated songs and tnov ing pictures. pointed, among which will be a com- wan not serloimlv injured.

He had own Township, Haxle Township, Kingston mltteo whose duty It will be to collect funds. It is proposed to spend about 115.000 on the celebration. visiting friends at lAflin and was on his way to Wilkes-Barre and started to walk down the railroad tracks. While attempt I Vulcan Iron Works, were: Harry Landmesser. Alex.

Morris, Peter Shoemaker. John (illllgan, David Jordan and Nicholas Kline. Interment waa In iHanovtr Cemetery. ing to climb down the steis of the bridge he made a misstep and pitched headlong Township. Hanover Township, Newport and Jackson townships, and a right of way through many more borough and township, mos completed during the past week and ga will be turned Into the pipes reaching to all the above named places to-day.

The new machinery 1 to the ground. Andrew RyaroBskl of 39 St. Clement street, an employee of tho Lehigh Coal was injured In the mlnea on Saturday bv a fall of coal. He was taken Chamberlain's inn- i J. Ml II the City Hopltalv Several ribs were the gas waa tested and put Into operaM DIOM-Il mill lie KM U11IPI wimj iiijuicu.

X. Stevens, a mechanical englnOr of Lynn. Ma was admitted to the City Hospital on Saturday suffering from For the Useful and Beautiful in scimeoDacini tva 1 lacerated hand. He was employed Dy me General Electric near the hospital, and had hie hand caught In the machinery. Ignats Comrnlsky, a Polish miner, em- Furniture i mi) i Fancy California Prunes, tion during the paat week and found to be entirely successful.

During the past summer and fall the oompany had a large fores of men at work digging a trenoh from Nantlgokn, along the east aid ot the river to a point opposite West's planing mill, Plymouth, where they crossed the stream and laid the line to Kingston, In all a distance of about ftlne miles. The pipe Is a four-Inch one and the Uluminant will be forced froni the station where It la manufactured to all the -place named. The machinery I the latest and most Improved. The large electrlo light plant to furnish electriolty for the above places la atation at Plymouth and la earing completion. In a few days everything will be In readiness for the current to be turned on.

The new manager, W. Anderson, who succeeded A. C. 8 wain, possesses a full knowledge of both gas and electric lighting and aay he will provide both to consumer at the loweet possible prioe and of the best quality, Mr. Anderson i a graduate of Lehigh University ami recently took up his residence in this city.

Cough Remedy The Children's Favorite CURBS Coughs, Colds, Croup and Whoopinff Cough. Thti remedy in (unons for IU cure orer lame port ol tho civllltcd world. It ea lwy be dupenood Uid. It contain so opium or other narraful drug and may be given aa oonfldutly to a baby aa to an adult Price 25 ota; Large $le, 60 Pedestal Extension Table Heavy pedestal base, solid oak well finished when extended seats ten persons. Our price $14.00 Three Piece Parlor Suit Has real mahogany panels and genuine marquetry.

Covering is a high grade Verona Velour, our price $22.00 Colonial Hall Clock In weathered oak, brass weights and hands eight day strikes hour and half hour, our price BIrdseye Maple Dresner Has long drawer and large French plate mirror, quaint design, our price $14.00 Room Sized Rug RAILROAD NOTICES. Sleepy Hollow Rocker Large and very comfortable covered in Spanish leather filled with moss and hair, hand tuffed throughout, our price Extra Large Couch Covered in handsome Roman velour, has 44 springs, full tufted or plain with roll edge, Price elsewhere $18.00 our price $12.50 Large Comfortable Rocker Golden oak or mahogany finish, polished, full uphoister-led seat, our price $2.50 China Closet Plain colonial style, circular shape, bent glass door and ends, upper portion in artistic leaded glass, Outbargain price $30.00 Buffet In Choice figured oak highly polished, golden finish, has linen and Uned silver drawer, door in. eentre fitted with leaded glass, price $28.00 10 lb. box $115 A low. price but fine fruit.

Extra large size, bright, delicious, meaty Prunes the nicest in town. "Most economical way to buy them 10 lbs. in a wood box for $1.15. Evaporated Peachea a pound, 15o. Evaporated Apricots a pound.

15c Fancy Dates, 3 lbs for 25c Fancy large Figa a 20c D-Zerta Quick Pudding "Easy to make." Five choice flavors, a pkge, 10c New Hixed Nuts 15c a lb. Our own mixture every nut fresh and new, perfect and 'sound. Paper Shell Almonds lb. 25o Shell Barks a peckV 75c Grenoble Walnuts fresh new crop, sound, sweet and extra fine, a lb 20c 8ALTED ALMONDS. 8ALTED PEANUTS.

SALTED PECANS. Nut Moat Fresh new, cleanly shelled -Hickory Nuts," Pecans. Black Walnuts. FU- and Grenoblea. Fancy Candled Cherries.

"Pineapple, Mince Meats, Plum Pudding, Pie, Cake and Pud-dingMngredlents -arid -''everything good to eaLT Death of Jolto RemmelL John Remmell of Noen died on Saturday morning at o'clock the residence of C. A. Reeves, corner ot Hurt and Chestnut street. Kingston, after a brief lllnes of pneumonia, aged about 12 Mr, Rerornell had been to New York City on a visit to hla son Charles and while there contracted a cold, although nothing aerlous waa Kvrly last week on hla return from New York he stopped at Kingston to see hla son Frank and was taken with pneumonia. Everything possible waa done him.

but he passed away on Saturday morning. He waa well known on the Weat Bide, having been a realdent of Kingston for many years, where he was employed by Pnngie A Laycock ami C. J. Turpin, whlle-for several years conducted grocery buatnesa with- Thomas Alherton aa associate partner. After the death of hla wife he lemored.

ta Noxen. where he ha resided with hla. aon George th past fifteen years. He Is survived by three Frank of Kingston; George of Ntoxeor and Charles of New York City; also by two brothers, Jacob and William, and one sister Mr. Peter Shoo p.

He was a member of Kingston Lodge. 196, F. and A. which Will attend the funeral In a body and take charge of the 'services. The funeral will.be held, this afternoon at o'clock from the- Reeves residence, Kingston.

Rev. itr. Etterwihe of Noxen 7" 1 1 Improved Service to New York and i Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley R. R. Effective Dec.

8. Train No. 80 leave Wllkea-Barre at a. arrives New York 12:13 noon. Philadelphia 11:40 a.

m. No. 19 leave New York at 4:10 p. m. and "Philadelphia at p.

arrives Wllkea-Barre at 9:10 p. m. You can breakfat and luncheon t.pn car on No. 80, and your dinner on No. 29, and have, the entire after noon In New York City and return aame evening If you desire, addition the above five other train to New York.

and Philadelphia. For iull particulars consult ity paa-aene-er a Kent, St Public Square, or any Lehlgh Valley agent. tth.s 248 There Are Many Ways of Reaching the t-" 8unny South. for-; convenience and omfort a atart In the right direction la -fiecessary. This start fa had via, the 'Afhlgh ValleyH- Proof: Slfloljd vestlbuled trains to Philadelphia and points south, week favs and four Sunday tralna.

Give ua call and be convinced. Full particular to be had at! city ticket office, 9 public or ot any Iehlfrh Valley agent m.w,f 848 Leather Furniture More here than all youVe seen elsewhere put together. Foil aize Turkish Rocker, in gesoina leather, deep tufting. Oar special price. $28.00.

TiTRHArlY TABLEFinelr flsrored anartered oak top and Size 9x12 feet, thirty dif- ferent patterns. Artistic and oriental designs. Color rod, green, terra cotta, delph, blue, olive, coral; etc' A most beau- tiful floor covering-' "for the '-parlor, dining room or bed room. Our special price $12.00 shelf, large drawer, good casters, piano polish, our price $10 XI. A.

REIGHARD I 253-259 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 70 PUBLIC SQUARE; will officiate and Interment will be a ony ixn.

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