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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 13

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'I) 1:0 JM tart, Test Prepared by University of Chicago ProfeMof wmm The Globe Store Globe eVter J'On "The Bayer-Croco" is on every package' and on every; tablet of Genuine Aspirin. Purchase A professor at the University of Chicago has prepared a list of thirteen questions to test the essentia qualities of Students In the deportment of education. For the sake of bringing good luck io his quis we mUrht wish that ho bad seen fit to add another question or reduce the total number to an even dosen, but possibly bis students have no superstitious fear ot STORE NEWS January 8th, lilt Mendey Bayer Tablets Every Day a Day of 1W Off en. Nevl Interests thirteen, even when It is the number! New Opportunities, in This Important Scries of ui questions tnat are suddenly hurled at But at least some of the thirteen questions should- be embarrassing They protect you asaiast counterfeits and substitutes. 'to any1 young man, or woman who Is preparing to bcom a teacher.

Every i potential for i Hi i i Look tot th Baytr Cross Your Gaarantt of Purity" Jtst Arrhrect-- 1 snouia not De averse to Baying whether or not he loves children, ha sympathy with all rood causes, is able to I see anything- in life besides dollars Sold fa Potk.t Bom tt 12. Bittfet tt Umni 100 The trad-mrk (Reg. US. Pat Office) is a guarantee tliat the monoaceticaciditer of ialicylietcid Ibeaa tablets, is ot the reliable Bayer manufactUM. iM rum iimln.

ThW Prettiest New Scotch -Ginghams YouVe Ever Seen! and cents, knows the valus of time and money and is "good friends with himself." These points have some bearing on disposition and character, and so may be considered aa related to toe question- of fitness for -the profession of But some of the other questions might be difficult to answer, of fhandi "WUli i lonely dog follow you 7" Now to the average 'man, that might be a pussier. There ar comparatively few of us who are so fond of animals Mvto have made a special study of our magnetic inmienoe over lonely dogs. And such a point, even after it were once decided, would by no means be conclusive In relation to pedaJ gogical ntness. Tnere are probably many roeiv who are natural magnet for lonely dogs and yat are altobetber unfitted to school How would any rational person answer lV Important! In line with our policy of ob taininsr an. orderly clearance of winter merchandise each January, we are now proceeding with a daily program of unusual economies.

already Id progress in many sections of the store, and nearly every other section Is anxiously awaiting its turn participate 7 ItVould be well therefore to closely watch our fcdrertise-mentsfor the things -you and to avoid disappointment a prompt inspection of the offers Is recommended. If you see iti In the evening papers be sure' you come the fok lowing day. If it's in the morning papery don't wait come at once I It is also important that you make frequent visits here just to know what is being offered that r- ReallyT they'll tfie jmostHhand-" some checks and plaid we'vrever had the pleasure of offering 82 Inches wide, fast colors, 25c 1 values 1 And the fact thatwe are offer-: ing them in the January Sales at 17V4c a yard should bring-you hurrying here to see them, if not tobuyl. Delighrturns tostasywben vou see these really bejwtif ul new Scotch zephyr ginghams At once a vision of pretty, girls in dainty gingham frocks comes before your eyeg you see a glimmer of spring 1 In every "piece in every pretty, patternl i Luncheon was served in. dulg'ed Erio Schuls has to bis tudlerf In Cornell Unlversitv after Mrs, James.

Tho color jicheme- waa llnif Mrn mwiM 'rffa) sjvs av pendineT the midwinter vacation at the I pink' vehite.r -Tiioaei present: home of his parents, Mr. and MrsfUnd Mrs. Henry Keibler, Mr. and -icury x. jscnuiz, or west umuu Harry Fraleyi Rev; and Mrs.

L. Kll street -w son. oi assume, somehow, that a negative answer to, this question might count as on point against one's character and sense of relative values. But what fs really Id be thought of any one patricfc Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick; Poad, Mr. and Mrs. John A.

James, Mrs, Alfred Johns, Misses Alberta Poad, Edna Phillips, wno would honestly answer "yes" to It? Edith Johns and Emily Davis; Messrs. After "all, know, there1 os a radical New Sale Opportunities iit Wanted Domestics! inwviu. p.nu ntsnjauun oyiuuiii, vnariea niunrun, snnarea as a qossuon 01 Laubaugh, William Johns and Ralph relative beauty, between washing dishes James. Miss Sarah ParlU of 284 South! v- TVelleB street, has gone to Philadelphia; to spend several weeks with her slater, Mrs. Harry p.

Jonas. Mrs. Charley D. oMhia eltyJi is spending eome, time in New York Clty, Byron 'Ai Hunslcker, has returned to Cleveland; Ohio, after spending; the -holidays with his parents at 272 East Northampton street 'i Mr. and Oeorje B.

of Wilmington, formerly of this city, who-spent the past wetek'visltlng friends in WUkes-Barre, Wyoming' and TO THEIR MOTHER Pn honor of her fiftieth birthday anniversary Mrs. Mary A. Dougherty, Of 69 South street, was tendered a dinner in the private dining of Hotel Redlngton on Saturday evening by her, children, among whom are four prominent local physicians. The A good Unbleached 7o KA for A good lOo tJnbleached l-lnch QA liuslln, for -The best Uo tJnbleached Muslin, fun yard jfor UV The biggest Talus in the city Is this -ln. full bleached i (A worth la Ho, tot vr -vlnother big Value' Is this "i VnA Uq bleached Muslin, at --72V, The best light Shirting Prints, Oood blue striped seersuckers, 1ft Ua value, for vf? Pratty IIHo rress Oinghams, gU A And many other good values In desirable cotton' goods.

isn't advertised. ana pwying a piano- xms is no means to deny the truth of the proposition Jttaatf there is a time for one and a time for the othea Doubtless many a girl play, piano when she should be washing dishes. Listeners in neighboring houses have, often expressed themselves emphatically on this subject, but quite aside from the artistic effects, it is quits possible that the question of neglect of duty fa involved. Moralist have Impressed It upon ns tha piano playing, when it leaves' the dish washing to mother, Is a sure sigh Of weakness of character. This quesUon may be all right In any ethical application, if) estimating a sense-of personal obligation and a perception of duty, but lugging In "beauty" give it an One might as well ak: Do you enjoy a squash trie as well as a Aisle tables will generally these offers to you quite thoroughly! t- event proved of unusual pleasure to all.

Those present: Mrs. Dougherty, the guest ot honor Dr. and Mrs. E. 8.

Dougherty, Dr. Johti Dougherty, Dr. Joseph P. Dougherty. Dr.

Frank: E. Attorney and Mrs. M. H. Sheets! Pillow Cases! Blankets! Buy them now or you will have to pay more -money when you do Silks and returned hom on, (Saturday.

i Harry Schwager has returned to Cornell VniTersity after" spendiny the ftolldays with, his parents, Mr. and Schwager, on Water street, t. Misses (Elizabeth Heck, of 99 ElUa- both aad Bertha Heck of 372 Academy street, accompanied by their sister, Mrs. John F. Stone, of Baston, a former Wilkes-Barrean, have gone to Detroit, to Mtend the funeral oMhelr sister, Mrs.

Peter was a former well known resident of this cltjfc- hor husband being a former employee la WUkes-Barre postomce axnd the-past few years filling a simi buy them I Blanketsr exceptionally good'vaiues: MxtO Seamiest Sleets, a big SIVA fl.OO ram; ess Beethoven sonata, or would you rather At Dbcount Of 10- iOo, for pair 78e 10- 4 size, value 1.00. for palr 7o 11- 4 slse, value $1.50, for pair ......41.00 11-4 else, value 1.7, for pair 11.28 11-4 slse, value i.75, for pair ......42.00 11-4 sise, Pladls value f3.ll, for Pr. 42.50 72x80 Sheets, an unusual offer AAA Ing, at Other PIlloV Cases specially priced 16,19,22 I 11-4 slse, Plaids, valus 4110, for Pr. 42.97 11-4 slse, Wool, valus 46.00, for Pr. 43.04 lar jposition In the Detroit-postomce.

if MrtLawreneeS.Kunsmanof Ha2le-ton. has recovered from a severe attack of quinsy, while- spending the vtiolldays with- her parents, Mr. and 10 U-4 slse, Wool, value 44.80, tor Pr, Comforters at from $1.00 to $12.00 are all reduced during the January Sale. ,31. JHcAnlfT, Philip and Miss Mary Mc-Anlff, Misses Catherine and Agnes Dougherty, Mr.

and ----Mrs. Charles O'Donnell and Mr. and Mrs. James Devaney. On Saturday evening the home of Mr- and Mrs.

James Lusk, at 128 Bennet street, Dorranceton, was the scene ot a' pleasant gathering, when a surprise party was tendered in honor of the forty-second birthday anniversary of Mr. Lusk, The. evening was spent in vocal and instrumental music, games and recitations. Refreshments were served to Mr, and Mrs. John Go-ham and family, Mr.

and, Mrs. John Janowsky and daughter, of Plttaton; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Waverka, Mr. and John Waverka, Mrs.

Frank Wharton, Mrs. Barnard, Thomas Mc-Creery, Thomas Jonesf Frank and Joseph, Sobak, Charles, Marie, Loretta, William-and Henrietta Waverka, Luzerne Borough; John Lehman, Ashley; Mr. -and Mrs. Samuel Bennett and family. Forty Fort; Paul Roblson, H.

Payne, Frank Holzman, WUkes-Barre Mr. and Mrs. William Young-blood, Mr. and Mrs. Boodle, and Mr.

and Mrs. James Lusk, Dorranceton. BROTHERHOOD INSTALLATION At a largely attended meeting; of Golden Link Lodge, No. 250, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and En-ginemen, in the lodge rooms in Od Fellows' building or South Franklin street, Sunday afternoon, the following officer were installed by James F. go nsnmg, ana which do you consider the more Is one of those crazy questions.

There Is Something essentially wrong any brain that would attempt to compare dish-washing and piano-play The professor also wants to know if his students "can see sunshine In, a mud-puddle' and if they can.seeJ yound the stars Perhaps seeing sunshine In a muo puddle is something like recognising beauty In dish washing. Personally we would think none the less ot any young person who might confess that she could see nothing sunshiny or beautiful in either. Nor Is an Inability to "see beyond the stars a sure sign of spiritual dullness. At least, the per. Son who frankly confesses Buch an.

Inability Is not necessarily to be regarded as disqualified for the task of teaching children how to spell "cat" and "dog." We have begun to suspect In recent day that there may be far too raanv Now, the January Sales" Include- Muslinwear! This liberal offer covers every yard of Silks and wool goods In our entire stocks excepting the specials advertised at still greater, savings, such as the. -following: 27-iiL Satin liberty every wanted shade, lnoludlng black, white and cream; Market value flKA 11.19, January Sale, Yd. wut $1.25 Mefsaline full yard wide, lii all the desirable street and evening shades. Sale CI QQ prlos, Td yv" 500 Yds. Black Taffeta yard wide, superb aualltyi' market value tl.t.

January Sals price, AA yard 5 'PYV Dress Lengths of Colored Taffeta I Gowns slightly mussed, mads of fine nainsook and daintily trimmed. Regular fl.OO and 4U8 Sa7eTJ.R.T?.... Petticoats with deep flounces of lacs or embroidery, regular $1.94 and 93.60. January CI fjfk Sales XVfrr. J.

J. Beheld; of North Mala street. I Warner Searl, of is Spending a few days In WUkes-Barre ft a uest ofM Heistand. Mrs. Jane DeIoy, of SI East Jackson Btreet, has reepvered; her sight after submitting to seven operations in Wills Eye Hospital la Philadelphia, and, has returned to her home In this city.

John Wiegand, of S67 South, Franklin street, has xeaumed his studies In Chestnut HID Academy, Philadelphia, after spending the holiday vacation at his homev Elliott Wiegand, a student la Tome School, atprt Deposit, jwas prevented by ilWiess from returning but will leave during the week. Ui- BliXJM-JONEB -1- Miss Hannah E. Jones and Harry J. Blum, both of Lehighton, came to Jwilkes-Barr on December 81 and (were Quietly married by Rev. J.

M. fritchard, pastor of First Congrega. Clonal Church. ENTERTAINS FRXEND3 Miss -Mary Haynes orf Friday evening entertained a number of friends the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Q.

Haynes, at 813 Madison street. In honor of Mrs. Thomas Robinson, who before marriage was Miss Ora Ohlman. games and music were Indulged in. Luncheon was served to Mlssea Mary Wall, Nina Shook, Anna MacMeekln, Xavlna and Bertha Mannear, Cora Griffith Ruth Ohlman, Bertha Griebel, Carrie M.

Jones and Mary Haynes, Mrs. Thomas Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. John O. Haynes and daughter, Nancy.

persons who are claiming this special gift of seeing beyond the stars, On of our most celebrated modern poet has even professed her ability to' "smell the You have to allow a good deal to a poet, but really this seems to be going too far. What the world needs at this time Is more people who know how to keep" their feet oh earth and their visions under fairly good control, There Is an alarmlfg i Marley for the. ensuing Past Corset Covers trimmed front and back with' pretty embroidery edgings, regularly 69a. Jan- KAA uary Sales UT Drawers of soft longcloth. lacs or embroidery trimmed, open or closed styles, regularly Ito.

50 Csmitnlft 1 V' of crepe As chine, In flesh and white, bowing dainty medallions of fine organdy. Regularly U9. KA January Sales president, Benjamin C.Post; president, Harry Rustay; vice president, John J. McAvoy; recording secretary, Charles Howarth; financial secretary, James Marley; trustees, John J. McAvoy, William Mann, Daniel J.

Brlslln; extra trustees, Charles Mann, Benjamin C. Post; legislative representative, James F. Marley; local organiser, William Mann; local grievance board, for.D. road, WllUum Mann, Benjamin a Post and Fvnk Haughney; for LeMgh Valley roaa, Edward Meehan, Patrick Dowd and Envelope Chemise mads of fine nainsook with yokes trimmed In osgandy nl-sertlons and dainty lace, tl.36 value. January 33a DsJtlOsI 4 tendency to pecome nighty.

This Futuristic business 1 getUng a hold on too many things. Another contemporaneous poet recently sang with enthusiasm that she "loved the beautiful mud." Perhaps the Chicago professor is something of a poet, but in applying his visions to the psychology of pedagogic training, It looks as If he might have trot his mud puddles and star somewhat mixed. Providence Journal. dark and light shades, qualities that were formerly 41.2S and 1.60. Q-f 1A January Sale, Embroideries Come swinging Into the series of January Clearance Bale this morning with 1500 Yards of Voile and Organdie 7 John Scureman; for Pennsylvania roaa, Thomas Hogan, W.

Kinjoskl THE RACOON Among To-day's New Offers are These Things for Children and Howard Moyer; chaplain, Bernard Qulnn; warden, Daniel J. Brlslln: inner guard, William Smith; outer guard, William Thrash. 1 Following the installation an enjoy He Is Easily Tamed, txni At trtf ENTERTAINS CLUB-'" 5 Y. W. C.

A. Club of the South Main iniinrinrro Mischevious About the House As a Monkey. able social session was held, at which school on Friday evening was Jfeleasantlv entertained bv the presi James F. Marley-presided. The program was excellent throughout-and Miss Dorothy Newmoyer, at nor consisted of piano solos' by Miss Helen Marley, Mrs.

Richard Williams, Miss Grouped under the three attractive prices M. Majngan and Miss Anna Hogan; vocal solos by Thomas Burklln, Mrs. William Smith? violin home at 125 rarrish street, ine evening was spent In games, solos, Vlctrola ana piano selections. Luncheon was served by the hostess and her mother. Flashlight photographs were taken by Mrs.

Rosa Fischer. Those present: Mlssea Mary Agnes Allardyce, Emmef BrlBlln; recitations, Mrs. Flannel Gowns bluo and' pink striped, In slses 3 to 4 years) 39o values, sals- A Sleepers of outing flannel, In slses 2 to 3 years! 6O0 values, sale 42 price imim Knit Scarfs i in black "and white; EOo value, sale Price "'V Bath Robes Jane Troster, Emm Schadel, Edna --Boys' Hats of cloth or corduroy In navy, rrey and check, sizes 6V to 42 SOo value, sal price -xv -Rompers a cleanup of broken slses in short sleeve and beach styles; SOo Qf4 value, sale price Infants' Caps of silk In slses 12 to 14 priced from 40c to at a dts- 1 A count Of 1 Infants' Dresses short, long and French stylest prlce4 69c- to 4B.90, now at a tUscomitrT tj- jriiHip inrasn, jonn McAvoy; solo ana recitation, Prof. Kane; piano and violin duct, Miss Helen Marley and Emmet. comio songs and sketches, Con McCole.

Timely Ed-dresses were made by Mr. Marley, Hen-Jamin C. Post, Mrs. John Stair, Harry Rnytay others. Refreshments were served by the members of Sliver Loof Lodge, No.

140. Ladles' Auxiliary Gertrude Meyer, Edith Barna-. cut. Esther Berger, Margaret Mooney. Helen Piefer, Carol Trethaway, Ethel Preston, Dorothy Newmoyer, Mrs.

W. Newmoyer and daughter Elizabeth, Rosa Fischer and daughters. $1.98, $2.49, $2.98 All are 45-Inch flounclngs In- patterns that, show decided good taste, 'Scalloped edges and solid and eyelet embroidery specially adapted to "flrst-of-the-season" gowns. and Get ready far the biggest and best "white" season Dame Fashion has ever taking1 advantage of this advance, opportunity to. save on the embroideries you'll need.

To see theso Is to buy them! Most of us know1 the racoon best after he reaches the muff stage. That is our' misfortune, as well as his, for the "coon" Is far more interesting alive than dead. In the full foUage of his autumn coat he humorously suggests a mufT, strangely endowed with life, wearing a black burglar's mask over twinkling little shrewd-looking eyes. The racoon Is not particularly shrewd I daresay he la not at heart humorous but he seems so. In 'captivity or rambling through civilization out of wild life, as he does sometimes, he is so pervaslvoly mischievous -that It seems as If he must mean it all as a Joke.

The coon, taken- young, la readily tamed, intelligent and shows much fondness for its master, but cannot be allowed the liberty of the average pet.for-an unwatched coon Inr the house spells tllsaster. He handle an old-fashioned latch as if by Instinct and-soon learn to turn a knob and open a door In that way. He will take the cork out of a ug and after eating air the 'molasses he can, will smear everything else with It. He will open and empty a bottle As If ho had made of "Beacon" blanket material, turAxoiaen-ijinK odge, slses sale price 4. values.

1, BIRTHDAY SURPR1SH PARTY TTFrlends of 'AT Johns gathered the home -of his sister, Mrs. John A. James, at 62 South Grant street, on Thursday evening and gave 'a surprise party In of his birthday annl-vereary. Games and music were ln- eaters for Women and Children ff)t Women's to 910.60 Children's $1.50 to $3.98, I 11 In the January' Sale at a saving of DUNCAN HOMER CO. THE GLOBE STORE START the Nea) human hands and throat He'll climb dogs keep him until the hunters come.

For all that the darkness, with which he seems able to cope perfectly, often hides him from his pursuers and he eecepes. The tremendous demand for furs durlnr the last few years may have Rye Floor: Redpei For the farm housewife possessing an abundance of rye flour and who Is desirous of saving wheat flour costs, the, following-recipes-Suggested by Miss Pearl MacDonald, in charge of homo economics extension at the Pennsylvania State College school of agriculture experiment, station should be hclpfuirr RYE GRIDDLE CAKES 7 2 cups flour (Vt rye and wheat), teaspoon salt, 14 teospooa 2 cups sour milk, 1 egg it desired, 2 tablespoons melted butter, if desired; fagg fat can be omitted with, good results. Add liquid gradually to sifted, dry ingredients. to a smooth batter. It shouud be mixed with the milk.

Butter is added at the last, 1 RYE GINGER BREAD'; 1- cup molasses (scant), 1 cup sour milk, 2, cups flPur (half rye and half 1' teaspoons eoda1 ieaBrJiooh, ginger (more If teaspoon. Salt, -8 tablesrjooijs i soda wrth -sour milk and md-lasfl Sift re'malninff dry -Ingrsdlents t0ge Combine mixtures, add. butter. fu.t vigorously. PoUt- Into a shM- Year RIGHT Haye that long delayed photograph you Mve prorfiised your friends so of ten, rnade to-day.

Have it made in our studio, too, where, you. are certain of the. best of service and attention. v. changed conditions, but up to eight flr ten years ago raccoons were reposed to be Increasing rather than dimlsh-lng in numbers, taking the country as slowly but steadily, head-first, as a squirrel would have done, with the hind-feet reversed and slightly divergent.

"When the old coon saw the youns one climb out of the water upon tho tree trunk, she turned about and ascended the trunk, followed by the threo young. I The one that had fallen, besides being very wet. was slightly hurt and climbed with difficulty. When half-way up, he stopped on a limb to rest and began whimpering and eryin "The mother had already reached ttm hole, but, on hearing his cries, turned about and climbed down to him. Taking a good hold of the back of lit necH and placing him between her torn legs, so that ho, too, could climb, ebo marched him up.

the tree and into thu hollow." WInthrop Packard In Our Dumb Animals. at the slightest hint of danger. In July they go with their parents on frog -hunting expeditions to the borders of ponds and streams, learning the rudiments of nocturnal prowling. In August the moon of green corn they feast on tender ears as eagerly as bears on honey Vernon Bailey gives us a charming ptotur of young coon life In Texas. "While watching for fox-squirrels, one morning' (June 4) In the heavily timbered bottoms, I heard a scratching sound from an old cypress In the edge of the flwnmfl near by, followed by a loud splash.

young coon, less than half grown, had fallen Into the water. At the sound, the old coon and two more young ones came out of a hollow some thirty teet up In the trunk and climbed down to near the bottom of the tree. They came down the tree anywhere, cat or destroy, anything edible and play hob In the house much as a monkey v. If near water the 'coon' Invarlbly washes his food carefully before eat. ing, hence his German name of "Wash-bear." Perhaps 'this" Habit comes from his delving in mud for his wilderness food.

Ho ptodcS in the-'pond-OTwgin for fish, Crustacea, anything wiggy, 'and when he has It he dabbles it uhtil clear of sand and mud beforehe swallows' It But he loves a vegetable diet too.Dspecially roasting ears. It Is through the cornfield that the cooh comes oftenest In touch with man, freouentiy to his unddtng. for thq coon-hunter, with his." trained dogs seeks there and gives moonlight chase. animal Is much too fat and short of lcp to run well and mon to find a coon alone. Sometimes the members of the family separate tor a brief time to hunt In different directions, but they are soon -together again.

When the arrival of a new litter of young makes tt necessary, the young of the previous year may be sent on their way with the parental blessing, but until that time they enjoy the society of their parents. Tho cold of the northern winter causes hibernation which varies with the latitude. In the South coons are active the year The home life of the coon family Is Ideal, the father forming part of the clntle. During May the little ones arc fed only with milk and stay strictly at home. In late June they are one-third grown1 and to venture outside the family tree, seeking, a sun-bath bn bright day but disappearing 4 a whole.

wnen tne coia weamer comes the Cyon goes to bod, tho family usually going with him. They select a hollow' tree where, sheltered from cold and storm, they snugglo In tcgethec and sleep until spring, going in as fat as fat can be, coming nut as lean and ver Casslu looked. iw: it'5 uie maung wuau iuiio um. this good followshlp, though changes the family tfroups, and-It is lit.eoni- low. buttered.

PanBalte soon takes in a tres-where the minutpa nr in a mouerate oven 1.

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