WEATHER FORECAST Eastern Pennsylvania: Saturday Partly Cloudy ‘With Rising Temperature 00) m0 an) cm) cn) > 0 0 FORTIETH YEAR Local Candidate Wins Court Decision And Dummy Candidate Is Removed From Primary Ballot Judges McLean And Jones Condom) Methods Of Politicians Who Place Candidates With Similiar Names On Ballot To Confuse Voters G. HAROLD CONFIDENT The last brazen traces of political trickery were removed from the prim- ary election September 17th, yesterday when the court en banc of Luzerne county handed down a decision strik- ing off the name of Harold E. Wagner of Hunlock’s Creeks, the last of the so called “Dummy candidates”. Final decisions of the court came only after all other attempts to have Mr. Wagner withdraw had failed and after conferences between Attorney John Dando,, representing anti-admis- tration forces and Atty. Herman Gold- ‘berg, representing administration poli- ticians, had failed to bring results. The attempt to keep Harold E. Wag- ner on the ballot and confuse the mind of the voter was one of the strongest fights of its kind ever waged in Lu- zerne county, and his removal by the court is the triumph of fair play and good sportsmanship, over cheap poli- tics and the basest of political trickery. ‘With the removal of [Harold E. Wag- ner the prothonotary race will resolve itself into a three cornered fight be- tween GG. Harold Wagner, Charles Krick and Attorney John Bonin of Hazleton. Theremoval of Harold E. Wagner clarifies the field for in a large measure for G. Harold Wagner and the publicity coincident with his| ' open efforts to get Harold Wagner to! withdraw wil 1lgain many friends for him throughout the length and breadth of Luzerne county, where good citizens believe in a fair fight and sportsman like tactics. In its decision the court en banc said: “Now 30th of August 1929, after hearing, the court sitting en banc are unanimous that the Republican peti- tion of Harold E Wagner for the. office of prothonotary should be stricken off for sufficient reasons disclosed by tes- timony, but the court are unanimous upon all reasons upon which the dis- missal is based”. Judges Jones and McLean -through- out the hearing of testimony were very strong in their condemnation of polit- ical mthods which cause similar names to be placed on the ballot only to confusion among the voters and split didates. | the votes intended for bona fide can- “Harold BE. Wagner. when one the stand and stated he filed his petitions and paper in good faith at the instance inform him of G. Hareld Wagner's candidacy. Among other dummy candidates put in the field to confuse the mind of the voter and whose names were ordered stricken from the ballot was that of Elwood Morgan. The removal of this name will no doubt strengthen the candidacy of Leonard Morgan, World War veteran of Kingston who is run- ngin for the office of Controller. Citizens League “Endorses Attorney John H. Bonin On Thursday evening, John Hilary Bonin. candidate for Prothonoltary, was tendered a dinner by the repre- sentatives of the Citizens’ League of Luzerne county. Attorney Bonin, who is receiving almost the united support of the Poles, Slovaks, Italians and other newer na- tionalities, will ni doubt draw a tre- mendous vote from the districts on the east side of the Susquehanna river. John C. Koval of Miners Mills and several other prominent membeds of the league, gave short addresses and pledged their support to Mr. Bonin's candidacy. Mr. Bonin is very well qualified for the position, and the foreign class of voters feel that one of ‘their represen- tatives should have representation in the court house. Tt is not known just what effect the candidacy of Joseph Salansky will have towards Md. Bonin, as Mr. Salan- sky also feels that he should receive leach year thereafter DID YOU EVER NOTICE how dependable Bert Stroh is? Telephones are a matter-of-course till they're out of order, and they don’t stay that way long in the Upper West Side. The man in charge is responsible and must get the credit. Just how dependable he is ‘was demonstrated early this week when the Harvey's Take switchboard burned. That is a real disaster, and could have caused great inconvenience to many people. But Mr. Stroh was on the job. He arrived at the fire by the time the Dallas fire company was there. By 10:30 connections were up, which he operated himself till 7 a. m. Still there was work to do and he stayed on till 4 p. m., getting the tem- porary system to work efifciently. That's service—ability to meet an emergency and dependability. New Columbus Academy Holds Third Reunion Studenth Who Attended Old School Manp Years Ago Return For Annual ~ Meeting The third annual reunion of the pupils and teachers of the New Colum- bus Academy was held Saturday, Aug. 24, at the old Academy building at New Columbus. The academy was built in 1856 by the residents of that community and a school term of eleven weeks was held until the early eighties. . The subjects taught were prirmarily to prepare prospective teach- ers for county supeprintendent exami- nations. The late Prof. James M. Coughlin, former county superintendent of Lu- zerne county: and superintendent of Wilkes-Barre schools at the time of his dea'th, was a teacher there in the seventies. His brother, D. O. Coughlin, was also a teacher at the same time. A large number of pupils of the old academy and their children ‘gathered for the reunion, which prov ed to be a very enjoyable affair: At 2 p.m. a business meeting was | ‘conducted by Dr. Gearhart of V 5 Barre, a former pupil, in the New Columbus -‘M. E. Church, followed by a pleasing and interesting program of music and informal talks. The historian, Miss Minerva Stevens, a pupil in the seventies, gave a brief history of the academy. Historical data of the school is very limited, but the historian has a catalog of the lacademic year of 1859-60, which lists the names of the board of directors, the faculty and the pupils of 'that year. It is interesting to note that the 'tui- tion for the eleven weeks term was $6 and room and boat at a home in the village was $1.50 per week. A very pleasing program of music and reading was arranged -by Prof. McHenry of Benton, a former pupil of the academy and now a teacher of music in the public schools of Benton. Mrs. Lillie McHenry Hughes of Trucksville, who taught music at the acndemy fifty years ago, was the only ‘teacher present. She gave a brief history of the academy during the Civil War and sang a song represent- ing the type of music of that day. Others who spoke were Judge Coughlin, son of Prof. James Coughlin, Dr. Frank Bowman of Philadelphia, a former pupil, Prof. Dennis of the State Educational Department, a nephew of Dr. Gearhart, Jennie Hess, Mrs. Goode, of the State Agricultural Department at Harrisburg, a former puppil, and others who spoke in gleneral discussion. Following the meeting at the church a reunion was held in the old academy building where ice cream and cake was served by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church. A happy spirit of re- union prevailed during the afternoon, each expressing a wish to attend 'the fourth reunion to be held the last «the support of the league. Saturday of August, 1930. F<) "a! | interest taken in its graduates. Others will be drifting along. Th be made in this good School. WILKES-BARRE BUS Address Atter September Third A goodly number of young people will be training for a successful Business Career, in an institution known for its thoroughness and the USE THIS COUPON % ha ere is yet time for an enrollment to INESS COLLEGE, INC. ‘that little workshop. The THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY COMMUNITY WEEKLY IN LUZERNE COUNTY DALLAS, PA., a, Sonn 31, Arline Phillips Makes Appeal To Upper West Side Urges That Local “Restidents Buy Articles Produced By Blind In Their Wilkes-Barre Workshop in the heart of Wilkes-Barre is a workshop much different from the or- dinary one. It is a two-story: structure in which try 'to earn a living. Every one of those workmen is blind, but each of them is an expert in his particular line. About twelve years ago a little girl with big ideas conceived ‘the idea that sightless men and women of Wyoming wanted to earn a livelihood, just like any other _person. Well could she realize the extreme handicap under which a blind person labors for she \ thirty men daily {was totally blind, sightless from the age of three. The beauties of nature were not hers to behold. But in her heart was a song of glad- ness. There was a mission in life for her and that mission she was going to fulfill regardless of what the cost was. She set about and for more than a year visited every blind person for miles around. It was a tiring job, but that meant nothing. Then came the first step on the lad- der which she had set out ‘to climb. She, with the assistance of a group of public spirited citizens, organized the Wilkes-Barre Branch of the Pennsyl- vania Association for the Blind. An office was hers to be sure, but the equipment consisted of an old table, several chairs and an immense ambi- tion. Today Miss Arline Phillips is/ executive secretary of ‘that branch and | has been since its inception. Not satisfied by her meagre begin- ning she soon inaugurated a campaign for a building in which to. house her endeavor. Her efforts were successful and the shop at 35 East Union street was a reality instead of ‘a dream. Several departments are now main- tained there. Blind workmen weave rag carpets and rugs, tune pianos, manufacture mattresses and renovate old ones, cane chairs, and their work is always satisfactory. To be happy a sightless person must be busy. To be busy there must be work for them to do and there can never be too many orders received at The workmen are gluttons for punishment. The more work the 'more happiness. Miss Phillips has never before made an AUR to the residents of Dallas Peorls want rr do their share toward providing that enjoyment for her sightless proteges. All work is called for and delivered and a telephone call to Wilkes-Barre 3019 will bring wanted results. Prices are reasonable and the work is unqualifiedly guaranteed. There is always a large supply of high grade rag carpet and rugs on hand and these can be purchased in any quantity at a price that will be appreciated. However, blind women have not been slighted in the program and they re- ceive aprons to make at home, as well as other articles. These too can be bought at the workshop. Brooms are for sale as well. Miss Phillips will be more pleased to receive orders or to answer any question which might be asked concerning the work, and, as said be- fore, all that is necessary is a phone call. Auto Accident At Idetown What might have been very serious accident occurred sday night on the highway at Idetown sta- tion. According to reports, Mrs. ‘Charlotte Chopey of 695 North Main street, Wilkes-Barre cutting the white lise on her way to Harvey's Lake, when she collided with James Cool- baugh’s new Ford coupe. Howard Hontz, who was with Coolbaugh, was badly cut on the arm, several stitches being necessary to close the wound. The coupe was badly smashed. Mrs. Chopey’s car, a Chevrolet coach, was damaged on the fender, wheels and axle. She was accompanied by two girls, but none of her party was ser- brick | succeeded Mr. Irvin as Justice of the’ Peace. ; Fhe than | 1929 Shaver F amily y Holds Reunion At Huntsville Smaller Attendance This Year Than At Previous Reunions, Although Gathering Proves Most Interesting In Years The annual gathering family was held at the Farmer’s Inn, on the Huntsville Road, August 28, 1929. The attendance was not as large as usual by reason of the inconvenience to many who have attended by way of the trolley. The family was repre- sented by the following: Mr. and Mrs. Asa P. Shaver, Edgar Shaver, L. A. Shaver, Munson Shaver, Miss Kale Shaver, Mrs. Nelson Shaver, Mrs. Celesta A. Prutzman, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Prutzman, Philip Prutzman, Mrs. Frank P. Smith, Gertrude P. Smith, Mrs. Olin Kunkle, Miss Elinor Kunkle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Cooke, Ira D. Cooke, Mrs. Caraline- E. Huston, Miss Mary Huston, Charles D. Kunkle, Mrs. W. H. Nulton, Miss Laura Jane Nul- ton, Mrs. Walter Parsons, Russell Dalo and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nor- ris, Mrs. Helen S. Winter, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Winters, Mrs. Ralph D. Shaver. of the Shaver Visitors Mrs. Mary E. Fisher and Mrs. George K. Nause. Much interest was had in two old book containing references to the Shaver family, in possession of Charles H. Cooke. One the docket of Esq. Irvin, an early settler of Dallas, and Justice of the Peace in 1843, which at | the expiration of his term was trans- ferred to one William Shaver (grand- I parent of Mrs. Charles H. Cooke), who | Historic Book Another book which Mr. Cooke values very highly was a day book of one John Fuller, an early settler dat- ing back as early as 1780 and was well preserved. This book dates back 154 years. The names of the persons in! the old book are Benjamin Dorrance, John ierce, NatPhan nad Oliver Par- rish, Jacob McLean, Benjamin Reyn- olds and Ezra Ide. On the last leaf a registry of the birth of Selvenus Fuller, Feb. 20, 1798, and Lydia Fuller, Nov. 5, 1779, and Philitus, born Sept. 7, 1782. All officers were reelected and a vote of thanks was taken, thanking the proprietor of Farmers’ Inn for the use of the grounds. Asa P. Shaver and mittee to set the time and place for next reunion I A re INDEPENDENTS SCHEDULE TWO SNAPPY GAMES Dallas base ball fans will have two good games in store for them over the week-end and on Labor Day if the weather stays favorable. Not satisfied with having his team defeated two games in a three-game series, Billy Thomas will bring his pep- ped up Luzerne Reds to Dallas again on Sunday afternoon to meet the Dal- Isa Independents. On Labor Day Tom- my Reese with the pick of Rural League players will also attempt to take the Independents into camp. With two such games as these on the sche- dule, no enthusiastic Dallas Indepen- dent fan should be without entertain- ment during the coming two days. Hackling, Stitzer, Horlochar and Turner are among the men who have promised Tommy Reese and Bob Mac Dougal that they will be on hand to help down the Independents on Labor Jessie Shaver were appointed a com- | a er 0. % DR. FLEMING IS NOT A | CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR The many friends of Dr. J. C. Fleming feeling that he would make a valuable school director, circulated a petition for his candidacy as a complete surprise to the doctor nnd presented it to him to sign on the last day for filing nomination peti- tions. Having the nterest of the schools and borough at heart, he sgned the petition on advice from friends who felt he should do so and withdraw later in the event that “he did not choose to run,” as President Coolidge so aptly put it. Feeling that some of the other candidates are better qualified and more conversant with the school situation in the borough at the present time than himself, he de- cided with his supporters to with- draw hs petition for the present election. Through some misunder- standing such advice did not reach the commissioners until after the ballot was in the hansd of the printers an dtoo late to have his name stricken from the list. The ballot should not includ Dr. Flem- ing’s name since he isn’t a candi- date at this time. SUPPORT THE MERCHANTS WHOSE ADVERTISING APPEARS IN THE DALLAS POST DD) GED) ERD) ATED) <E-~C D 1 CR HE- MR : FORT! ETH YEAR Two 7 housand Persons Attend Third Annual Flower Show At Trucksville Last Night, ‘Beautiful Exihibit Of Of Home Groyn Flowers Excites Admiration 0 | Throngs. Many Wyoming Valley Re- y | sidents Among Exhibitors PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED | The Trucksville Improvement ASso- |ciation’s 2nd annual flower show was held yesterday and proved a wonderful success. The exihibit was held in the Firemen’s Hall and was under the su- pervision of Ralph Hazeltine assisted | by Bert Hill * Over two hundred entries were made and were sent from all parts of the valley. The highest honors going to E. F. Space of River Street Forty Fort who presented a basket of decorative dahlias. In the center of the show room was a novelty in the form of a rock garden containing specimens of rock garden plants; which were arranged by Ralph [Hazeltine, Wesley Steelman and Dr. G. L. Howell. ; The judges of the show were Jay Wilson of the Penn Floral Company and Mr. Salyer of the Salyer’s Gar- dens. The show proved of unusual inter= est and was witnessed by approxima- tely 1000 people. The flower show is Rural League Interest Grows As Season W anes Fast Games Scheduled For Today— Dallas, With One Game Lead, Plays At Beaumont With nineteen games of a twenty- game schedule played, teams of the Rural League will play their only games today to decide their official standing before going into the elimina- ton seres. The games to be played wll b' those postponed on August 3 be- cause of rain, One of the biggest thrills of the en- tire season will be the garnme between Dallas and Beaumont on the latter's diamond this afternoon. Dallas, with one game lead over Beaumont, is out to maintain its present position, while Beaumont s going to make a desperate effort to. overcome the Dallas advan- tage. i West Wyoming with a four-game lead over its nearest rival is ‘the only team in the league sure of its position Pit it’ will have plenty n store for it when it meets Hunlock’s Creek at West Wyoming this afternoon Little interest is being shown in the game which ‘will be played at East Dallas when Roaring Brook, in the cellar posi- tion, comes there to tackle the East Dallas outfit today. League Standing West Wyoming I. 83 9 Dallas Beaumont Hunlock’s Creek East Dallas Roaring Brook 11 15 Past Year Brings Heavy Fire Loss To Harvey's Lake The fire at Harvey's Lake on Monday night was the most ‘Day. Other players will be from East Dallas, Hunlock’s Creek, West Wyom- ing and Roaring Brook. Last Sunday afternoon the Inde- pendents won an easy victory over Frank Harter's Wilkes-Barre Tigers by {the score of 11-5. The Dallas outfit scored with long hits and plenty of heads-up baseball. A PAY YOUR FIRE CO. PLEDGES The Henry M. Laing Fire Company | expect to make a payment on the truck next month. Some of the people who have pledged donations have neglected to follow them up. The company will be grateful to any of these who will pay at once, and if any | one else feels he can help out it will ibe greatly Shige. | including fips in a vear of. serious fires n June of 1928 the popular Oneonta dance pavilion, two cottages and three business houses were totally destroyed at a loss of omething: near $50,000. Later in August the Casino was partly burned, suf- focating two Wilkes-Barre boys, who hda just taken summer jobs at the place.. In May, 1929, Rinaldo Cappel- | lini’s ~ beautiful summer home was totally destroyed. And now the la and worst of them all, ten buildings, the telephone exchange; totals a loss of $135,000. Of interest to Dallas people and of especial credit to the Henry M. Laing Fire company is the fact that their's was the first truck to the rescue preceding even that of he Harvey's Lake company. 10 | last | Improvement Association and plans are alreaady being made to hold a show next year, of such greater proportions it will be worth while to witness the future shows conducted by this organi- zation. The committee wish to thank all who helped to make this show, a success. Following Asters. (a) basket mixed colors, 1st Mrs. G. L. Moore, 2nd Mrs. Burr Miller, 3rd Mrs. Thompson, z (b) Vase 'nixed colors. 1st Mrs. G. L. Moore, 2nd Royal Lyns Snapdragon, basket mixed colors. 2 1st Mrs. Walter Billings, 2nd Mrs. W. Belles, 3rd Mrs. William Gregory. x Bachelor buttons. Basket mixed col- ors. 1st Mrs. Thompson. . Calendulas basket 1st Mrs. B. Miller, 2nd Mrs. Thomas Carle, 3rd Mrs. Z. Nagle. Cosmos mixed colors. ( 1st Mrs. Walter Bellings, 2nd Mrs. Charles Dana, 3rd William Howell. Scabiosa mixed basket no entry. Zinnia. a basket mixed colors. Ist Mrs. J. B. Schooley, 2nd Mus. Thomas Carle, : (B) Vase single color. Ast Mrs. J. ‘B. Schooley, 2nd: Thompson, 3rd Mrs. J. B.Schooley. Gladioli basket mixed: colors. 1st Royal Lynne, 2nd Mrs. Bellings, - 3rd Mrs. S. P. Bennett. (B) Vase sinble colors. 1st Mrs. Donald Fenney, 2nd Harvey Weiss, 3rd Mrs. Harry Weiss. | C) Vase single color named varieties. 1st 2nd 3rd Miss Benedict. Dahlia a basket decorative mixed colors. : 1st 2nd E. F. Space, 3rd Mrs. Addison ‘Woolbert. | Dahlias Pom Pom. are list of prize winners / S. J. Bennett. (B) Basket cactus mixed colors. (C) Basket named varieties. | 2nd 3rd S. J. Bennett. . | Mixed bouquet all varieties any color ¥ | 1st 2nd Mrs. G. W. Carey, 3rd Mrs. J. B. Schooley. 4 oa Mixed varieties bouquet of all one { color. [> 1st-Mrs. Ed Hessler. Centerpieces 1st Mrs. George Kester 2nd 8rd Miss. Nellie Leasch. Wildflowers. best aisplay, 1st 2nd Mrs. Chas. Dana. 3rd Mrs. Cob- leigh, ? Basket mixed roses. Roses (a vese of 3-1 colors) | 1st 2nd 3rd Mrs. Lee Hessler. | (B) Vase of 3 named varieties. | 1st 2nd 3rd Dr. Ruffner. | Lilies all varieties, 1 kind to bouquet 1st Mrs. David Appleton,2nd 3rd G. W. Carey. Phlox best basket. 1st Mrs. N. W. Eley, 2nd 3rd G. W. Carey. Marigold best basket. 1st Mrs. Thompson, 2nd Mrs. Howell. Gallardia (Continued on page Nine) G. W. Carey, 2nd 3rd. Mrs. 7.1 4] [ Bay With 1928 Straight 8 Hupmobile Sedan 1927 Auburn (6) Sedan 1927 Chandler Sedan 1925 Cadillac Phaeton 1928 Willys-Knight Sedan Hupmobile Straight 8 Coupe ALL THE ABOVE CARS ARE IN THE VERY BEST OF CONDI- TION AND ARE PRICED VERY REASONABLE BOOP’S Cor. South and So. iain Sts. Confidenc / THE BRIDGE INN “JUST ACROSS THE BRIDGE” At Trucksville, Pa. Afternoon Teas, Luncheons and Dinner Parties a Specialty Ella Cox Hughes, Hostess : PHONE 326 ® ATWATER Kent CREEN-GRID held by members of the Trucksville
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