4 HAPPILY CELEBRATES HIS FIFTH BIRTHDAY Master Edward Kirby Lawson, Jr., Has Children's Party at Penbrook Master Edward Kirby Lawson. Jr., son of Dr. and Sirs. Edward Kirby Lawson, 2533 Main street. Penbrook, celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday and in honor of the event gave a de lightful birthday party for his many little friends. The house was appropriately deco rated with American flags. The table decorations consisted of a miniature tree trimmed with artificial cherries, together with festoonings of red, white and blue ribbons. Each little guest received as a favor a small hatchet and a silk American flag. The large birthday cake bore five lighted candles and the host re ceived many gifts. In attendance were Ruth Hoover, Earl SheafTer, Clark Snoddy, Beatrice Weaver, Sara Smith, William Smith and Gladys Faust, of Penbrook; Anna Sourbeer, William Sourbeer, Jr.. Mary Esther Diehl, Robert Groff Dlehl, Ada line Mayhew and Dorothy Mayhew, of Paxtang, and Edward Kirby Law aon, Jr. Civic Club AsLs Aid For Mt. Alto Children The Civic Club of Harrisburg has been deeply interested In the at Mont Alto and aided in the establishment of the work there. that the State is doing this work, aid is no longer required, but the club finds it necessary often to ~ clothe men, women and children who are sent from here to the camp. It is essential that they be provided with warm clothing, for the State cannot provide clothes. It is Intensely cold at Mont Alto and the patients live out of doors as much as possible. Therefore the Civic Club endeavors to clothe those who are sen\, from here. It is hoped that a great amount of warm clothing will bo sent this week to Mrs. William Henderson, 25 North Front street, who is In charge of the matter. Warm underclothing for men, women and children, warm suits for men and boys, overcoats, routs, outer wraps, warm mittens and gloves, over shoes, stockings, sweaters, are among the articles most needed. They ina> be sent any time this week to Mrs. Henderson, but the earlier in the week the bettor. Tho request is most urgent and the need imperative. Kappa Phi Sigma Dance Pretty Midwinter Event The midwinter danco of the Kappa Sigma Phi girls held at Hanshaw's hall was one of the most enjoyabo social events of the week. The decorations were suggestive of Washington's birthday and M. Marion Sourbeer played. Miss Wert chap eroned the party. Among the guests were the Misses Nora Reagan, Edna Mutzebaugli, Muo Griffith, Ethel Litz, Helen Bright, Mir iam Britsch, Margaret Welsh, Anna Harris, Esther Purthemore, Elizabeth Workman, Sara Bannan, Miss Toomey Miss Snyder, Miss Ramsey, Delvin Kendall, Samuel Shope, Allan Saussa man, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. White, John Bogar, John Stitler, Mr. Paxton, Mr. Klßhpaugh, Mr. Kurzenknabe, the • Misses Ruth Parthomore, Susan Kur- Benknabe and Doloris Segelbaum, Ulmont Rudy. Charles Segelbaum, Jr., John Lyme, Mr. Kirby, Luther Zim merman, Mr. Huff and Mr. Jerald. Suffrage Card Party at Dunkle Home Tomorrow Another of the delightful card parties arranged by committees of the Central Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association will be held to-morrow af ternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the resi dence of Mrs. Samuel F. Dunkle, Nine tenth and Derry streeets. Bridge and I -five hundred will be played. Mrs. I Mabel Cronise Jones and Mrs. Charles ' Francis Etter will assist Mrs. Dunkel In entertaining. You can "raise" a loaf of white flour bread with yeast—but you can't "raise" robust American youngsters in that way. The best food for growing boys and girls is SHREDDED WHEAT It contains no yeast, no fats, no chemicals of any kind—just pure whole wheat, steam cooked, shredded and baked. The crisp, brown Biscuits encourage thorough chew ing, which makes them better than por ridges for youngsters. Two Shredded Wheat Biscuit* (heated in the oven to restore crispness) eaten with hot milk or cream, will supply all the nutriment needed for a half day's work. Deliriously wholesome with baked applet, stewed prunes, sliced bananas or other fruits. The Shredded Wheat Company, Niagara Fall*, N.Y. MONDAY EVENING, Will Be a Bride bf Early June Miss Ruth Anna Creep, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Creep, of North Eighteenth street, will marry William Robison Julius, of Washing ton, D. C., early in June. Miss Creep is one of the most attractive girls of the younger set and an alumnus of the Central high school. Mr. Julius, who Is connected with the United States Coast Survey, is at present stationed in Cuba. Temperance Institute Opened by the W. C. T. U. The East Harrisburg Women's Christian Temperance Union will open a temperance institute at the Fourth Reformed Church Thursday after noon, February 26, at 2 o'clock. "Mis sions Co'-operative" and temperance work, in general will be discussed, and the Rev. "Billy" Sunday's sermon on "Booze" will be read. There will be a meeting of the county executive com mittee after this session and a 6 o'clock box supper. The evening service will open at 7.30 o'clock, with devotional exercises by the Rev. Homer S. May. R. L. Nye, of the Anti-Saloon League, will make an address on "Scientific Temperance." This meeting is open to the public. PLEASURING IN NEW" YORK Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Claybaugh Todd, with their guest, Miss Nelle High, of Toledo, Ohio, left to-day for New York city on a pleasure trip. WATSON -S A YliOR MARRIAGE AT HAGERSTOWN, FRIDAY Miss Mario S~ylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Saylor, of 15 South Sixteenth street, and Paul Watson, of 1427 Penn street, went to Hagerstown, Md., Friday, February 20, and were married at the parsonage of St. Paul's United Brethren Church by the pas tor, the Rev. Dr. A. B. Statton. Dance at Country Club Preceded by Dinners Prior to the Saturday night dance at the Country Club of Harrisburg. there were several small dinners, among them were those of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jordan Hall and Miss Margaret Stack pole. Among the dancers were Mrs. Tener, Miss Janet Hollenbeck, of Philadelphia; Miss Harriet Naman, of Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Carney, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Rlttenhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Lesley McCreatn, Miss Sara Fullerton Hastings, Miss Gloninger, of Miss Maderla, of Philadelphia; Miss Prlscilla Magoun, of Haddonfield, N. J.; Miss Hazel King, of New York; Mtss Emily Bailey, Miss Frances Bailey, Miss Margaret Stackpole, Mr. and Mrs. Neil E. Salsich, Mrs. Richard C. Hall, of Bedford; Warner Doran. Lothrop Ritchie, Albert Stackpole, John Magoun, Thomas Baldwin, Lester Hamilton, Richard lCnibloe, Edu ard Goodwlllie, Ross R. Harrison. William Matchner, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jordan Hall, Miss Eleanor Boyd, Thomas Gramm and Henry M. Gross. SUNDAY SCHOOI, CI-ASS SLEIGHKIDES TO DAUPHIN A class of young ladles in the Sunday School of the Salem Reformed Church, taught by John H. Swarger had a de lightful sleighride to Dauphin, Satur day afternoon, stopping at the Hotel Dauphin for a specially arranged chicken and waffle supper. The decor ations were appropriate to Washing ton's birthday, and there were favors for each guest. Susquehanna Twp. School Has Sleighing Party The senior class of the Susquehanna township High School held a sleighing party Saturday evening, going after ward to the home of Miss Amelia Con rad, where dancing, music and games were enjoyed. A late supper was served to the Misses Amelia Conrad, Sarah Lynch, Susan Schlosser. Emma Hauch, Marie Longenecker, Reba Mickey, lvathryn Mickey, Vera Runkle, Ruth Fackler, Mary Lerew, Olive Aucker, Yerna Zimmerman, Elizabeth Pickonng, Annie Smith, Mildred "Dunkle, Violet Stoner, Grace Conrad, Susan Conrad, Ruth Rnnkle and Sue Hepford; Ed ward Conrad, Wilbur Drawbaugh, John Longenecker. Russel Sturtevant, Clyde Guinivan, George Cook, Merle Caton, Clarence Bitner, Albert Long, John Crumm, John Neldig, Roy Hep ford. Ralph Hoover, Charles Kline, Glenn Lynn, Herbert Zimmerman, Paul Witmer, Frank Filling, William Fry, Howard. Witmer, James Witman. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad and the teacher, Miss Ruth Stuart, choperoned the party. Miss Adda Roe Currey and Miss Irma Augusta Watts are spending sev eral days at the Hotel Martinique, New York city. Frederick O. Lyter, of 1006 North Second street, is home after a visit with Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Lyter, at Reading. The Misses DeCarlton, of Brlggs' street, are enjoying a trip to Lake wood, N. J., where they are registered at The Laurel in the Pines. Miss Teresa Peel, of 603 North Sec ond street, is home after a week's visit with friends at Waynesboro, Pa. Skiff Recital Program To Be Held This Evening The complete program of Mr. Skiff's recital at Fahnestock Hall this evening is as follows; Miss Ruth S. Kraybill, organist of Stevens Memorial Church, is the accompanist: "Auf dein Wasser Zu Singen," I Schubert; "Die Forelle," Schubert; "Dia Mainacht," Brahms; "Fur Ein Kuurges Gluck," Blazejewicz. Old English songs: "Banks of Allan Water," Anonymous; "Where the Bee Sucks," Dr Arne; "Come Where the Aspens Quiver," Lee. "Soupir," Bein berg; "J'ai Pleaure en reve," Hue; i "Jour Passes," Delibes; "Noel d'ir-! lande," Hoimes; "I Send My Heart Up to Thee," Beach; "MyLagan Love," I Harty; "Hour of Dreams," Ward-Ste phens; "Jshtar." Spross; "A Maid' Sings Light," McDowell; "The Swan i Bent Low to the Lily," MacDowell; "Spirit Flower," Campbell-Tipton; | 'The Pauper's Drive," Homer. j DRIVE TO YODER FARM IN A FOUR-HORSE SLEIGH I A merry party of Harrisburgors urove to Manada Gap and had supper and a social evening at the Yodcr farm. The party included Mrs. A. A. Yaple, Mrs. Howard Gazelle, Mrs. L. C.! Yoder, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Yoder, I Miss Bertha Templar, Miss Verna Ga zelle, Miss Marguerite Yaple, Arthur Mowers, Gordon Ford, Ralph Parker Laurence Gormley, James McCartney! Norman Parker and Raymond Parker. ' GUESTS OF MRS. PARKER Mrs. C. F. Parker, of Lucknow, en tertained in charming manner at her home, with the following guests in attendance: Miss Katharine Hickley, Miss Mar tha Shoop, Miss Ida Plough, Miss Ger trude Barnes, Miss Mary Bowman, Miss Grace Hartman, Miss Nora Plough, Miss Elise Nye, John Troup, John Witmer, Hiram Starr Elmer Ross, William Adams, Clyde Patton, Edward Rauch, Paul Parker, Philip froup, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sourbler Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Parker. GOLDSTEIN -SNYDER BRIDAL CELEBRATED ON SUNDAY Miss Bessye Snyder and Max Gold stein, both of this city, were married last evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Philip Cohn, 120 Herr street, by Rabbi Silver. The bride wore a gown of white charmeuse with pearl trimmings. Mrs. Philip Cohn was ma tron of honor for her sister, and Philin Cohn was best man. Seventy-five guests were served with a wedding supper after the service ,? Irs ' Gol(,f)tei n will reside at 1518 Wallace street after an Eastern trip. Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mell Mr. and Mrs. William Mell, of 19111 Forster street, who have been mar ried for five years, celebrated their wooden wedding Saturday with a gathering of friends at their home The marriage took place February 2l! 1909, at the parsonage of the Church of God, and the Rev. E. A. Mell of ficiated. The house was in gala array Sat urday evening, with potted plants and Spring flowers. The centerpiece of the dinner table was of roses and fern. Gifts were showered on Mr. and Mrs! Mell by their guests from this city, Baltimore and Pleasant View. PATRON'S DAY EXERCISES AT THE MACLAY BUII.DING The Patron's Day exercises of the Maclay building were combined with their monthly session of the Parent- Teacher Association, Friday afternoon. February 20, when the following pro gram was presented: Opening: address by the president Mr. Garland; music, eighth and ninth grades; paper, "Co-operation of Home and School;" violin solo, Blair Smith accompanied by Robert Fleck; address' the Rev. A. M. Stamets. The parents were then given an op portunity to view tho work of the chil dren which was exhibited. HATCHETS WERE FAVORS AT BIRTHDAY DINKBR Mr, and Mrs. Aaron Fry, of 1000 Bailey street, gave a birthday dinner yesterday to which members of their families were invited. The decorations were of red. white and blue, and the favors were tinv hatchets. Those present were Mr and Mrs. James Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs Rov Rltz and Roy Ritz, Jr., Miss Bertha Pilfer Jacob Quiggle Miss Sara Sharp Albert Sharp, Mrs. Mary Fry, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad and son. William Conrad Mrs. Alice Cately, Miss Mary A? Fry Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fry. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hur Leeds, of 1821 Park street, announce the birth of a daughter, Doris Margaret Leeds, Satur day, February 14, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Doran, of Cleveland, Ohio, former Harrlsburaers, announce tho birth of a daughter, Elsie Grace Doran, Monday, February in. 1 IS»H. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE OF HARRISBURG GIRL Miss Blanche Ashenfelter Weds Edgar Lee Marshall at Lancaster .w* i MRS. EDGAR LEE MARSHALL, Miss Blanche Ashenfelter of this city and Edgar Lee Marshall, of Phila delphia, applied at the Lancaster Courthouse, Saturday, just before mid night, for a marriage license. Dan Kachel, the license clerk, was found at the Republican club, and with Al derman Sherman Doehler hurried to the courthouse where the alderman performed the marriage ceremony. A midi ight supper was enjoyed at the Antese cafe, immediately after the service. The attractive little bride wore a black broadcloth suit with hat of moire and a corsage bouquet of vio lets. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto M. Baker, of the Hoffman aparements, and has been a proof reader for the Telegraph for some time. Mr. Marshall will reside with his bride in Philadelphia, where he is a salesman and demonstrator for an automobile company. Moorhead Knitting Co. Employes on Sleighride A number of the employes of the Moorhead Knitting Company had a jolly sleighride to Mechanicsburg, with supper at the Givler restaurant, after games and music. The party included the Misses Esther Wagner, Esther Plumer, Rach ael Patterson, Anna Dare, Fannie Walla, Verna Phillips, Nellie Man ning, Pearl Kroh, and Catherine Shef fer, Harry Davis, Russell Jones, Earl Bair, William Miller, Charles Brady, Ray Snavely, Ervin, Ray Harman, Sherman Dare, James Dare. The chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. John Yost and Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hammersla. Mrs. Forney Entertains Guests at Thimble Tea Mrs. J. Wilson Forney entertained in delightful manner Saturday after noon at a thimble tea. The deco rations of her home, 511 South Thir teenth street, were of red and white, appropriate to Washington's Birthday. In attendance were Mrs. John Ap pleby, Miss Lueile Appleby, Mrs. Da vid G. Bowman, Mrs. M. A. Floyd, Mrs. N. R. Meek, Mrs. Harry Young, Mrs. Elizabeth Floyd, Miss Ruth For ney and Mrs. J. Wilson Forney. DR FRANK P. D. RECORD TAKING COURSE IN X-RAY Dr. Frank F. D. Record, well-known in his city, is taking a several months course in X-ray work under Dr. Henry K. Pancoast, professor of Roentgen ology in the University of Pennsylva nia andd Roentgenolgist to the Hospi ta' of the University of Pennsylvania. At the completion of this course. Dr. Reckord will locate at 922 North Third street, Harrisburg. Dr. Reckord is a graduate of the Medical department of the Univer sity of Pennsylvania and graduate resident physician of the University Hospital. He recently was one of the chief medical examiners of the Child Federation famous Baby Im provement Contest of Philadelphia. V RXHA WASHINGTON FETE WITH MISS ZELLA SLOOP Decorations appropriate to Wash ington's Birthday with the feminine touch of Martha Washington, pre vailed in the decorations and menu for the party given by Miss Zella Sloop at her home, 1909 North Sixth street. After music and games, refresh ment were served to the Misses Roxle Lewis, Rose Nickoli, Mildred Stober, Rachel May, Sarah Bartch, Aleatha Witchey, Catherine Zimmerman, Pearl Corsnitz, Zella Sloop and Rachel Skane, Mrs. S. H. May; A. B. Bufflng ton, William Viccory, Henry Radle, A'.phonse Cashman, Stanley Barnhart, Arthur Loeser, James Mitten, Maurice Ebersole, Howard Barth. CODE MAN-GERMAN MARRIAGE Mr. and Mr Philip German, of 25 North Fourth street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ma bwl German to Halbert A. Coleman, of New York, Tuesday, February 10, in New York City. WRITES NEW STORY Robert Emmett Mac Alarnev, form erly of this city, who is one of the best of modern story tellers, has an Interesting and clever little tale In Everybody's for March, entitled "May sie Cans the Slang." HOSPITAL VESPER SERVICE The Society of Christian Endeavor of the Market Square Presbyterian Church had charge of the 6 o'clock service Sunday afternoon at the Har risburg Hospital. Mrs. Thomas 8. Blair, of 408 North Second street, has resigned from the hospital prayer meeting committee after a long and faithful service. LANCASTER GUEST Harry C. Zahm, of Lancaster, was the guest of his cousin. Miss Killough, 60.1 North Second street, over Sunday. Mr. fiahm was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic C. Martin at River side yesterday. ■ W.j B.&W. | WB. &W. | W. % B. &W. SATURDAY, THE LAST DAY OF OUR SLIDING SCALE SALE,was more than double the same sale | day last year—Crowded from BA. M. all day to 9 P. M.—We thank you for this confidence and feel sure every purchaser is well satisfied. :: :• Yet there is much stock here to sell this week in both stores —Main Store, 202, and W., B. j &W. Annex, 311 Walnut street. We have decided to make lot sale at quick clean up prices. To-morrow (Tuesday) will be coat day—your choice of lot in both stores for $5.00, and all others will be sold at interesting prices—as will suits, skirts, etc. Spring Suits, Gowns, Dresses, Skirts, Silk Petticoats, Balmacjan Coats, Silk and Lingerie Waists are here in quantities for your inspection and approval. Suits —Moire, Silk Poplin and all new wool weaves and styles $ 19.75 to $85.00 Beautiful Gowns for evening wear $15.00 to $50.00 Everything that is new in Afternoon and Street Dresses in Taffeta, Crepe de Chine, Silk Poplin, Fancy Crepes, etc $15.00 to $50.00 Waists—Crepe de Chine, Voile, Lingerie, etc., at prices usually found in a specialty Ready-to-Wear Store such as ours. Witmer, Bair <& Witmer 202 and 311 Walnut Street VISITOR FROM CALIFORNIA Mrs. George W. Conner, of Los An geles, Cat., who has been visiting her parents at Halnton, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Keesey, at 432 liummel street. Tuesday Mrs. Conner, who was formerly Miss Pearl Conner, of this city, will go to Phila delphia for a little visit. Professor J. B. Odell, former prin cipal at the Webster school building, and Mrs. Odell are visiting friends In j Harrisburg and Steelton and will visit i Philadelphia before returning to" their farm in New York State near Bald winsvllle. A. F. COWLES WILL fcPEAK A. F. Cowles, \>f Swengel, Pa., a well-known publisher of Gospel tracts and Evangelical literature, will speak this evening at 7.45 o'clock in the meeting room in the Studebaker build- j ing, corner Second and State streets, i Entrance in State street. Miss Marie Mehring, of Sixth and j Oxford streets, is home after a three days' stay in New York city. Mrs. Crist Myers and daughter Elsie, | of Elizabethtown. were visiting Mrs. j Lucinda Tripp at 2115 Moore street. James Prank, of Bowman & Co., is | in New York attending the Toy Fair. Miss Marie Smith and Miss Lucie Smith, of Washington, D. C„ are guests of Mrs. George B. Tripp, 113 South Front street. Miss Janet Hollenbeck. of Philadel phia, is visiting Mrs. Tener at the Executive Mansion. Bracken Todd left last evening for his home at Brownsville after a brief visit with relatives in MARKET STREET Second Floor. Bell Pkone 2020W Open Wed. and Sat. Evenlnn (SEE US AND SEE BETTER) F. c. NEELY,IJNDERTAKER has removed his parlors from 912 N. Third St. to 908 N. Second St. Get one of these patterns FREE during Ladies' Home Journal Pattern Week February 23rd to February 28th, 1914 The Central Book Store A ij 329 Market Street §3 Robber Kills Express Agent at Corning, N. Y. By Associated Press Corning, N. Y., Feb. 23.—Harry Ed wards, night cashier of an express company here, wus shot and Instantly killed early to-day by David Dunn, a burglar. Dunn, who is only 19 years | old. was captured and confessed tho crime. He is a former employe of the company and had been given per mission to sleep in the office last night. In a struggle with Edwards he drew a revolver and shot the agent through the hqart. This Laundry Is Essential to lour Health Clean linen is a necessity for tho pre» ervation of health. Coming in con tact with the skin. It takes to itself some of the dirt therefrom. It also absorbs the injurious exhala tions from the pores. Now, unless this dirt Is loosened in washing, it becomes a positive menace to health. All garments arriving at our laundry are purified and disinfect j ed. Any disease germs that may lurk I in a garment are destroyed. We wash In fresh, clean water and uso harmless chemicals. We dry i ' tho highest temperature. You take no chances with your under wear, linen, bed clothes, blankets and towels wh- n you send them to THIS laundry. Better make arrangements with us to-day; You'll be satis fled with our work and prices. Troy Laundry Hoffman & Sohooley, Props. Both Phones 1520-26 Fulton St.