The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 19

DECEMBER 30, 1918. THE WILKES-BARRE RECORD MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1918. William George. A large delegation of railroad men were present. Rev.

A. D. Decker, pastor of Bread street M. E. Church conducted the services and terment was in West Pittaton tery.

The pall bearers were Kasper, E. J. Smith, George Davis, William Sites and Harry Burratt West Pittston, and George Kraft of Pittston, The funeral services of Mrs. G. Wildoner were held at the family home Saturday afternoon In West Pittston.

The officiating clergyman was Rev. Harry Cadwell, pastor of Courtdale M. E. Church, a nephew of deceased. Interment WAS in West Pittston The pall bearers were Charles and Harry Pace and William Wildoner of Wilkes- Barre, F.

J. Reynolds of Wyoming, Harry Meade and William Fetrich of West Pittston. May Reopen Schools Soon Health conditions in Pittston' City are now considered good. The epldemic of influenza has about passed away and arrangements will be made for the reopening of the schools, possibly after the first of the year. The health board will meet this afternoon to the take situation.

up that matter and to go over, Child Seriously Burned Eleanor, aged 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Samley of 99 North Main street, was seriously burned Saturday at noon. The mother of the little girl was in the kitchen and Eleanor was in the front parlor and it is thought she put some papers in the parlor stove which ignited her clothing.

Wrecked His Machine Harry Ladeler yesterday afternoon while conveying a funeral party to their home Wilkes-Barre ran his car into the curb, to avoid striking a man at Port Griffith. Pittston Briefs It was announced in St. Mark's Church yesterday the Christmas collections amounted to $500 from about sixty families, which shows the generous spirit of that congregation. Boy Wanted--About 16 years old, to work in store. Apply 49 N.

Main St. Frank Moleski of Exeter was admitted to the Pittston Hospital yesterday with a fractured leg that he received Saturday night by falling on the sidewalk. Dr. Berge will resume his regular office hours Jan. 1, 1919.

Every weekday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Sundays by appointment. Bank building, Avoca, James Hays, 8 years old, of Exeter, ran directly in front of an automobile on Saturday night, but only received slight on the head, Wanted--A meat cutter, AddressBox Record office. The members of St.

John's R. C. Church choir gave a delightful musical entertainment at the Pittston Hospital yesterday afternoon, led by M. E. Golden.

Duo Decem Club will hold Its regular weekly dance Tuesday, New Year's Eve, at the Y. M. I. Hall, Pittston, Serenaders' orchestra will furnish the music. Mrs.

Peter Mackin of Exeter is quite 111. Accuracy in eye testing- -no drops. Dr. Ernst, 11 W. Northampton St, Miss Dougher, principal of the Exeter schools, has returned home after spending Christmas at Archbald.

John Cody of Chester is spending the holidays with Pittston relatives. Branch 48, C. M. B. will meet in St.

Aloysius Hall at 7:30 for the nomination and election of, officers. All You Wouldn't Smoke a "Bum" Cigar If you could get something better, why not apply this to your Tire Needs? Why hesitate when buying Tires and Tubes when you know that satisfaction can only be obtained by getting the BEST--the Michelin Universal Treads and Red Tubes The Michelin Universal Tread Non-Skid is as good a tire as money can make or buy. It not only contains the very best rubber and rabric, but sO much more of each of them that it weighs from 12 to 15 per cent. heavier than the average nonskid. Michelin Red Inner Tubes are recognized as the world's standard of quality.

They, do not grow brittle or porous with. age. The exclusive process by which they are made fit the casing perfectly without stretching or wrinkling. The Michelin Tube possesses greater strength and durability, and does not puncture through pinching. Get Them at the COURSEN Hardware Company 30 N.

Main Pittston SPECIAL BARGAINS Dry Goods Department ON THE SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WORK SWEATERS $1.75 values for Extra heavy, roll collar, oxford grey, in sizes 40 to 46. $2.75 Men's Union Suits $1.98 Grey ribbed, wool $3.75 Men's Wool Union Suit $2.98 Extra heavy ribbed $7.50 Ladies' Wool Sweaters for $5.98 Roll collars and pockets, in colors olive drab, navy, brown and cardinal. Closing out all books at each. Boys' books, girls' books and all fiction by Kipling, Bret Harte, Stevenson, Mrs. Southworth.

Many of these books are regular $1.25 sellers. $1.98 Bungalow Aprons at This is a fast color percale bungalow and well worth $1.98. Chas. Tremayne members who, can are urged to be present. The Bachelors' III Club wishes to announce that the dance to be held evening, December 30 in the Y.

M. I. Hall by the Bachelors' Club 19 not: under their auspices. Bachelors' III club. Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes- -Barre, To-' night, three crackerjack, all star tenround bouts.

Dewey Vs. "Mickey" O'Brien, "Joe" Hardy vs. "Jack" Sullivan, Venchell vs. "Frankie" McCartney. Reserve your seat in advance.

Phone Bell 375. Suits and Overcoats at $5.1. See Engle Page 8, The Laurel Club announces big dances at Shoemaker's Hall, Wyoming, New Year's eve, afternoon and night, and not a masquerade as announced previously. Duo Decum Club Dance Tuesday evening, New Year's Eve, Y. M.

I. Hall. Music by Serenaders. Mrs. Ann Gallagher has returned.

to Bridgeport after spending the Christmas holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Harry Brann, in Exeter. Katherine Brann has returned to Washington after spending Christmas with her I parents, Mr. and Mra. Harry Brann, In Exeter.

A son arrived on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. M. J.

Clarke of Parsonage street underwent an operation at Mercy Hospital Saturday. Mrs. W. J. Gillespie of Church street 1s entertaining her father, George Johnson, and daughter Gertrude, and her uncle, William O'Connor and wife and daughter May, all of Fulton, N.

J. Don't forget the euchre and social this evening in the State armory at Pittston, under auspices of the parishoners of Immaculate Conception, Church of West Pittston. Handsome prizes will be awarded the 1 win- The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Decker, who died in Scranton last week, took were in Pittaton Cemetery, place yesterday, afternoon. The remains Mrs.

Evans, mother of the deceased, is also ill and was unable to attend the funeral. Ensign Frank Ryan of the U. S. Navy, accompanied by his wife, returned to New York yesterday after spending Christmas with local relatives. Word has been received in "Pittston of the serious illness of Miss Mary Hart at Newark, N.

daughter of Mrs. Patrick Hart. Miss Lucy Sammon of New York returned home yesterday after spending Christmas with relatives in She was accompaned by Miss Annie Sammon, her cousin. Mr. and Mrs.

Flannery of New York, accompanied by children, are visiting Mrs. Flannery's sister, Miss Cannon, on Welsh street. West Pittston Notes and not a masquerade as announced previously. AVOCA Don't forget the euchre and social this evening in the State armory at Pittston, under auspices of the parishoners of Immaculate Conception Church of West Pittston. Handsome prizes will be awarded the winners.

The Laurel Club announces big dances at Shoemaker's Hall, Wyoming, New Year's eve, afternoon and night, HUDSON Leave Items at John Grady's, 13 New street, Miss Helen Moran of Plains, called on relatives here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John visited relatives at Pittston yestenday, Employees of the Healey Coal Company received their pay Saturday. Mrs.

S. Randells and daughter, Mrs. A. Rosengrant, called on relatives here yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. Benjamin Richardson and children of New Jersey, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson. Suits and Overcoats at $5.

See Engle Page 8, Mrs. Harry Wandell and son, Norman are visiting relatives at Scranton. 1 IN THE F. C. Price Registered Optometrist Ashley Park Theatre To-Night Alma Rubens IN A SEVEN REEL FEATURE "The Answer" ALSO A ONE ACT COMEDY ASHLEY Malcolm T.

Johnson, respondent. Leave at Colburn's drug store. FUNERALS The funeral of J. B. Graham will be held from his late home on North Main street, this afternoon at 8 o'clock.

Services at the home, Rev. W. Day officiating. and private interment in Ashley Cemetery, The funeral of Joseph Lehman was held from the home, 81 Main, street, yesterday morning. Services were conducted at the home by Rev.

J. V. Hussie, rector of St. Leo's Church. Interment was in St.

Mary's Cemetery, "THE, ANSWER" is an unusual story, a gripping one with that tense play on the emotions that keeps every faculty riveted on the plot. Alma Rubens, the radiant star of the screen who darts her thousand facets of glorious acting into the The death of Frank Dublix occurred yesterday afternoon at his home after a lingering Minces of asthma. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral will be held from his late home at 3 o'clock. Interment will be at St.

Joseph's Cemetery of this place. Mrs. Harry Stefanski visited relatives at Honesdale recently. DORRANCETON Leo Kelley, correspondent. Leave Items at borough trilding or Meyer's pharmacy, Mr.

and Mrs. George Johnson of Niagara Falls, Canada, are being entertained at and the Mrs. home Paul of their Johnson. son and Mr. and Mrs.

Warren Marrow, daughter, Guida, and son, Franklin, of Mt. Greenwood, called on local friends. W. Dodson, local undertaker, has returned from York, from where he drove in his new auto ambulance, purchased there. It is modern in every respect and fully equipped.

Mr. Dodson is rapidly rising in his profession and the addition to an ambulance to his residents of the west side He assisted equipment will be a appreciated by the with undertaking in Philadelphia during the influenza epidemic. The auto ambulance will be ready for inspection any time this week EAST DALLAS Mrs. Ben Brace is ill of influenza. Mrs.

Harry Harter and son visiting her father, Sherman Hilder brant. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Howell December 23, 1918, a daughter. Mr.

Goodrige and daughter, Mrs. Bauer are very ill of influenza. Mrs. Charles Hise of Dallas, has been spending a few days with sister, Mrs. Whitney Howell.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross spent Christmas with their Ross. Alfred has home from Nesbitt West Side hospital. Mrs.

John Hiderbrant is very sick at the home of her father, George Travis, at Shavertown. PLYMOUTH Pre-Inventory SALE 000000000 Greatly Reduced Prices ON BED ROOM -DINING ROOM SUITES BRASS AND IRON BEDS SPRINGS, MATTRESSES AND PILLOWS LAMPS, DOMES, IN OIL, GAS OR ELECTRIC ODD PIECES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION COLUMBIA GRAFANOLAS AND RECORDS COME IN AND HEAR, THEM CASH OR CREDIT HALTZEL FURNISHER 63-65 South Main 2a Pittston, Pa. 0000 PITTSTON WILL DEVANEY, Manager Bell Phone 488-Otrice 13 8. Main St. Second Floor Phone 5502 William King of Inkerman celcelebrated his first mass Sunday in St.

Mark's Church of that place. Father Brady WAS deacon, Father Sherrin sub-deacon and Father Feeley of Towanda master of ceremonies. The acolytes were Maurice Sammon and Robert Morrow. The sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. Father O'Donnell.

Following the service a dinner was served in Father Mathew Hall to 200 people. Mrs. Hochreiter of Wilkes -Barre served. The esteem in which the young priest is held was evidenced at the reception tendered him. Brief addresses were given by Father Feeley, Father Nolan, Father Harleyy, and W.

A. Conlon. The parish of St. Mark has given young men to the priesthood and twelve young women to the convent. The young priest is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. John King of Inkerman and was ordained over a week ago in Pittsburg by Bishop Canavan. He expects to return to that diocese after spending the holidays here. During the mass. Father Nolan and Father Harley cupied seats in the sanctuary.

Holy Name Officers Reelected Celebrates First Mass The Holy Name Society of St. John's R. C. Church elected officers last evening for the ensuing year. The former officers were all elected unanimously as follows: President John H.

Mullin: vice president, Thomas A. Anancial secretary, James Quinnan; recording, director, secretary, Francis James Lydon; Mackin, assistant, John Manley; treasurer, J. C. sacristan, Joseph Grace. The report of the treasurer showed $574.94 on hand.

Spirited talks were given by Father Reap, the chaplain; John H. Mullin, P. J. Manley, Mr. Langan and Frank Leonard.

Next Sunday, January 5, the members will received holy communion in a body at the early mass and a reception will be held Sunday evening. On the Monday evening following 8 smoker will be held in the Y. M. hall for the members and friends and a splendid program is being arranged for the event. Father Reap said that 540 members of the Holy Name Society of St.

John's had been in the U. S. Army during the war, splendid record for any congregation, and in honor of them an honor roll is being prepared by Prof. Costello of Scranton. Death of Child Catherine, aged daughter Mr.

and- Mrs. Matthew Czernavich of 207 Pine street, died Saturday of diphtheria. Funeral this afternoon at 8 with interment in St. Cassimer's Cemetery. To Exemplify Degree Council, No.

872, Knights of Columbus, has arranged a fine program for this evening following the exemplification of the first degree on sixteen candidates. Grand Knight Joseph A. Smith assisted by the offloers of the local council will officiate. This will be followed by the unveiling of an honor roll of sixty-four memberg who are in service in the U. S.

Army. Lieut. Lynn, who has been in' service and was mustered out, is the chairman, and he Pollo call all the in service now at to meet in the chapel next Thursday evening to arrange for communion Sunday, when the army men will act as guard of honor. The same consultors were appointed in the districts as last year. Quiet Home Wedding A pretty wedding was performed by the Rev.

W. D. Thomas at his home in Pittston on Thursday, December 26, when he united in marriage his granddaughter, Miss Anna B. Pew Parsons and Sergt. Henry E.

Lee of Ashland. The bride was gowned in a navy blue satin and georgette dress and wore bouquet of Margaret Mooney roses. They unattended. After dinner was served by Mrs. Thomas, the bridal party left on a short trip to Philadelphia, Lancaster other places.

Upon their return, Mrs. Lee will make her home with her parents on South Main street, Parsons, Sergt. Lee will return to Sill, Oklahoma, where he has been stationed for some time as an instructor in rapid firing. Fine Euchre Prizes A handsome array of prizes is display in Cawley's store window, which, will be awarded to winners at the Euchre and social which will be held this evening in the State Armory, the proceeds of which will for the benefit of the Immaculate Conception Church of West Pittston. chief prize is a 150 pound pig.

Funerals The funeral of Michael Dougher, who died Saturday, will take place this morning leaving the home in Sebastopol at 9 o'clock, followed with a requlem mass in St. John's R. C. Church at 9:30 and interment in St. John's Cemetery.

Mr. Dougher was a pioneer resident of Inkerman. He leaves a wife and the following children: Thomas, in France; James, Patrick, Mary, Delia, Catherine, Margaret, Mrs. Timothy McFadden and Mrs. Joseph Sherer, Many relatives and friends attended the funeral Saturday' afternoon of For Your New Year's Poultry Right Fresh To Market call up Max Connors, 111 North Main street, Pittston.

Place your order now. You will get something worthwhile. We have a fine line of Ducks, Chickens and Geese. We will dress them to order. Our prices are the lowest: in the city.

MAX CONNNORS 111 North Main Street, Pittston- -Both Phones J. J. SHANLEY, Manager Old Phone: 14-Office 84 W. Main -New Phone 7108 Edward Quinn Buried Saturday afternoon was held the funeral Edward Quinn, of West Rev. T.

M. Jordan, of St. Vincent's Church, conducted the serthe house and cemetery. Numerous floral designs and bouquets were carried by William Dougherty, Samuel Brokenshire, John Kearney, James McCarthy, Benjamin Goldstein, Michael Fanning, John Bauer and William Driscoll. The pall bearers were William MoGeer, Harry Morgan, Frank Dempsey, Charles James Allabaugh and Gillespie.

Interment was in St. Vincent's Cemetery. Death of Mrs. A. Krate Mrs.

Anna Kratz, aged 28, who before marriage was Miss Anna Grimes died early Saturday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Grimes, on State etreet, of pneumonia. She 18 survived by one son Richard, her mother, three David brothers and and William five Grimes, sisters Mrs. Fred Kratz, Larksville, Mrs. P.

J. Gavan, Pittsburg, Mrs. Walter Reese, Mrs. George Gable and Camille. The funeral will be held this afternoon at house, at 3..

Interment at St. Vincent's Cemetery, Died at SHiokshinny Mrs. Samuel Ashley, whose husband is a brother of Dr. C. L.

Ashley, died Saturday, Ashley evening, survived at Shickshinny. husband is by her and five children. The funeral will take place this afternoon. W. J.

Bowen, Dead William Bowen, aged 80, died Thursday at Trenton, N. of pneumonia. He was a son-in-law of Lodwig Davies, of High street. He is sur- great moments of this superb drama of realism de in the lead. "The Answer" will be shown at the Park theatre tonight.

NOTES AND PERSONALS The committees of the Red Cross membership are requested to bring their full reports to Charles Tremayne's store, to-day. Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes- Barre, night, three crackerjack, all star tenround bouts. "Al" Dewey a vs. "Mickey" O'Brien, "Joe" Hardy vs. "Jack" Sullivan, 'Frankie" Venchell vs.

"Frankie" McCartney. your seat in advance. Phone Bell 376. James Beatty of New York is spending some time here, having come to attend the funeral of J. B.

Graham. Miss Thelma Fralick of Luzerne spent the week with Miss Mabel Gower. Accuracy in testing -no drops. Dr. Ernst, 11 W.

Northampton Mr. and Mrs. Halleck Vandermark have returned from a visit with relatives at Easton and Nazareth. Carl R. Boyd has returned to Elmporium after spending some time with his parents here.

Suits and Overcoats at $5. See, Engle Page 8, Mr. and Mrs. S. Shulman of Geneva, N.

spending several days with the latter's mother, Mrs. R. Yochelowitz. Miss Elizabeth Pugh has returned from visit with friends at Philadelphia. LUZERNE Miss Carol Shultz, correspondent.

Leave Items at Holly's printing office or with the burgess. The Ladles' Aid Society will keep open house at the Bennet Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening from 8:30 to 12. You need to laugh in these times. Come and see a jolly good entertainment, have a lunch and stay through the watch night service. Silver offering at the door, Accuracy W.

in eye testing--no drops. Dr. Ernst, 11 Northampton Earl Evans, of Chester, 18 spending the holidays with his parents. Miss Mardell Porter, has returned. home, after spending the past.

six weeks in Philadelphia and Norristown, The Club announces big dances Shoemaker's Hall, Wyoming, New. Year's eve, afternoon and night, and not a masquerade as announced previously. Lester Millard, has returned to Brooklyn, after spending the holidays here. Suits and Overcoats at $5. See Engle Page 8, Miss Hannah Johnson, left yesterday for Philadelphia, where she will attend the funeral of her cousin.

Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes- -Barre, Tonight, three crackerjack, all star tenround bouts. Dewey Vs. "Mickey" O'Brien, "Joe" Hardy vs. "Jack" Sullivan, Venchell vs. "Frankie" McCartney.

Reserve your seat in Bell 375. Miss Pauline Wolfe, is spending a few days with Miss Sarah Maxwell, of Plymouth. An Anchor 0 Windward to men in active business or who have retired on their income and live in valuable homes is a policy against loss by fire in a fire insurance with a sound foundation of large! capital and surplus. Just such a company we have the honor to! represent. See us about safety or ring us up on the phone and we'll lay the whole matter before you without cost.

Max Freedman REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 485 Bennet Luzerne vived by his wife, one son John, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, of Wilkes- -Barre, one sister, Mrs. George Mason, -and one brother W. B.

Osborn, of Wilkes- -Barre The funeral will take place Tuesday, at 1 D. from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jenkins, of Shawnee evenue, Rev. H.

W. Griffth, officiating. Interment in Shawnee Cemetery. Short Notes and Parsonala The publia schools of this borough, Larksville and Plymouth Township reopen this morning as, usual. St.

Vincent's' parochial school will resume studies Thursday morning. "Crashing Through to Berlin" See the dare devils of the air the "Devil Dogs' in the trenches, fighters of the sea in action. All the big events of four. years' conflict, shown In authentic records filmed on the spot. At the Hippodrome to-day and tomorrow.

Come early, Bruce Lockard in the U. S. Navy and stationed at Pelham Bay, spent Christmas with his uncle, Dr. D. H.

Lookard. For Sale- -This morning at Liberty Store, Main street, five dred freshly cleaned geese and chickens- choice and cheap. The Christmas Day cash collection in St. Vincent's Church totaled better than $1,200. Special meeting of Hose Co.

No. this evening to complete arrangements for the annual banquet. Wanted- for general housework. Apply 100 Church street. Bell phone 91-J.

The community dig purchased the at half staff to-day in memory T. publio to adorn TO the park dy Wilitam Burgess West. George E. Gwilliam is recovering from a severe attack of influenza. "Crashing Through to Berlin" To-day and to-morrow at the Hip- podrome.

Bee Gen. Pershing. Gen. Diaz, Marshal Foch and Haig with their troops in action "Over There." Not an imitation ploture, but Arst and only pictorial review of the world war, matinee 110 and 17c, funeral of T. WIlMam West will be held this afternoon with services at his late home, 209 West Shawnee avenue to be conducted by Rov.

Robert Hamilton. Interment in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, For Sale- -This morning at Liberty Store, 14 West Main street, five hundred freshly cleaned geese and chickens--choice and cheap. Dr. Richard Flaherty of WilkesBarre, a native Plymouthite 19 recovering from an attack of influenza.

Accuracy 11 POP testing no A VP. Dr. Ernst, Thomas F. Maher the Cadillac Motor New York City, has returnspending Christmas with. his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. D. T. Maher. Special Bargain In Moving Pictures at the Palace Monday! and Tuesday.

Monday we present Elvidge and John Bowers in A a World Special Feature, "A Woman of Redemption;" also "Wolves of Kultur." This 18 very strong bill; don't miss it. Matinee Bo to all, and Tuesday have that wonderful picture, "The Yellow Ticket," with Fannie Ward and a cast of merit. Nothing better in town for Monday and Tuesday. Don't forget the Palace program on New Year's Day, Virginia Pearson, Thursday and Friday that Fox Standard production in eight reels, "The Prussian Cur." When you come to the Palace you get your money's worth and. we always have good ventilation, ners.

Dr. Joseph Connole In the U. S. service and stationed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard is spending a few days leave of absence with his brother, Dr. J.

F. Connole. Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes- Barre, Tonight, three crackerjack, all star tenround bouts. "Al" Dewey vs. "Mickey" O'Brien, "Joe" Hardy vs.

Sullivan, "Frankie" Venchell vs. "Frankie" McCartney. Reserve your seat in advance. Phone Bell 875. Prof.

Thomas Morgan, of Plymouth Township schools leaves to for Harrisburg to attend the sessions of the State Educational Association. Suits and Overcoats at $5. See Engle Page 8, Red Cross headquarters will be open this evening for the accommodation of those who have not as yet paid their annual fee. This will be the last op.portunity for you this year at least, to do the right thing by the organization. Birth of a Nation" at the Hippodrome Thursday, One day only.

D. W. Griffiths' mighty spectacle, founded on Thomas Dixon's "The Clansman." Same and original picture as shown in the large cities. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Fleming of Bethlehem, who spent Christmas week with local relatives returned home Saturday, The latest nobby footwear for women in neat combinations and plain leathers at lowest prices will be found at the People's Shoe Store 29. South Main St..