2 ffiffiMbPc.nnflyLVAma)^e a ias] KNieHTS OF GOLDEN EAGLE AT LEBANON Annual Convention of Supreme and Grand Castles Being Held This Week Special to The Telegraph Lebanon. Pa., May 11.—When the vanguard of officers and delegates to the annual convention of the supreme and grand castles of the Knights of the Golden Eagle arrived here they found the city in gala attire as a wel come. The central portion of the city i.H resplendent with American flags, hunting and other decorations and some of the stores and business houses are fairly hidden in the wealth of national colors. The opening sessions were held in the Academy of Music this morning and Councilman Edwin U. Sowers, superintendent of city finance, made the address of welcome in behalf of Mayor Longenecker. This afternoon there was a parade, the first ' division being made up of over 600 delegates to the Grand Castle of Pcnn- , sylvania together with the grand lodge j • yfllcers and a large number of sub- j ordinate castles from Lebanon and surrounding counties, nnd the second! dtvision of delegates to the Grand ; Temple. Ladies of the Golden Eagle, for whom automobiles were supplied. \ plied. . GRADUATION TRIP FORBIDDEN j 1/ebanon School Directors Refuse Per mission for I'siial Washington Tour Special to The Telegraph Lebanon. Pa.. May 11. —A policy of more study and less play has been adopted by the Lebanon school direct ors. At the regular meeting of the board it was decided to forbid the usual graduation trip to Washington,' D. C.. after this year, arrangements; having already been made by the class of 1915 to make the Journey and stay at the national capital a week. It is alleged by the directors that confusion and 111-feeling was engendered by the trips and the money-making enter prisess used to secure the money for them. DOUBLE CELEBRATION Special to The Telegraph Lewistown, Pa.. May 11.—Mr. and Mrs. John M. McClellan have just cele brated their 6 4th birthday anniversar ies. Mr. McClellan was born May 9, 1851, his wife was born May 10. 1851, making but one day difference in their ages. Mr. McClellan is a tinner and a (skilled mechanic. Back in the 80's he was engaged in business in Harrisburg. A big postcard shower was received from their many friends. ROCK BREAKS LEG Waynesboro. Pa.. May 11.—Ramsey Kldsoutt had his left legt fractured In two places yesterday afternoon while at work excavating In the hew Arcade building, by a largo rock roll ing upon him. Sttj " The Thinkers of the Tobacco Chewers" — said one of the greatest thinkers "Every time you see a •' _ good joint, it means carpenter has put /flf P n some clear thought ! " followed it up with a stea dy, sure hand, uniiiNkii^" It's when }'ou have a ticklish job to do that you need a chew of PICNIC to k 'whet" brain and hand to a cutting edge without any dulling after effect." You can take chew after chew of PICNIC and get all the uplift without that after effect of fa. heavy, dark tobacco. Only the mild mellow part of the leaf jra3| goes into this soft, convenient twist. That's Jpffm the secret of its sweet, long-Lasting flavor and its extraordinary mildness. '"ihi PICNIC TwisM CHEWING T(mACCO U^^^ "The Thinkers of the Country Are the Tobc*cco Chewers" You can also get PICNIC TWIST in 50c freshness- ag preserving drums of 11 twists. TUESDAY EVENING, Columbia's Oldest Citizen Hale and Hearty at 94 DAVID GRAEFF | Columbia. Pa.. May 11.—David Graeff, Columbia's oldest citizen, is : j hale and hearty at 94 years. Mr. i Graeff is a native of Lancaster, hav jing beerhborn in that city. In 1821. He | was 19 years old when General Wil liam H. Harrison was elected Presldant 'of the United States, In 1840. Al though not of age, he took an active part in that memorable campaign and i retails with remarkable accuracy the many exciting events which charac terized that contest. Soon after the death of General | Harrison, which occurred one month after his inauguration. Mr. Graeff en , I listed in the United States Navy, serv , ing under the administration of Presi dent John Tyler. He was assigned to the ship North Carolina, which then lay in New York harbor, and it was while in service there that he sustained injuries which resulted in his dis charge from the navy on account of disability. Mr. Grafflt's Injury result jed from a fall through a hatchhole while doing guard duty in the dark ness. He was placed in a hospital and after recovering from his injuries, re turned to his home at Lancaster. This accident prevented hiin from taking part in the Mexican war which occur red about five years later. After fully recovering from his in • juries, Mr. Graeff some years later re moved to Columbia where he became an employe in the roundhouse of the Pennsylvania railroad, at that time located In the East End. When the present roundhouse was built. Mr. I Graeff served there until he was re tired on account of age. Since then he has made his home with his son. David Graeff. a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer. Mr. Graeff is the oldest member of the Pennsylvania Railroad Veteran Employes' Association and regularly attends all Its meetings and reunions. CONVENTION PLANNED BY PATRIOTIC SONS Upper Camps Will Be Represented at Meeting of Southern District of Dauphin County Ten delegates representing the camps of Patriotic Order Sons of America in the Upper district of Dau phin county, will attend the semian nual meeting of the Dauphin Southern District camps which will hold ses sions to-morrow in Penbrook in the rooms of Camp 477. The delegates are members of a committee appointed to meet with members of the Dauphin Southern ! camps to complete plans for a Joint county meeting, including all camps In the three districts. State President Herman A. Miller. Easton. will be the principal speaker Wednesday. The feature or the meet ing is an open session to be held'in the evening to which the public has been Invited. Music will be furnished by the combined choirs of the Penbrook churches, in addition to a patriotic solo by Mrs. Ed H. Weigel and a duet by Misses Emma and Ruth Nissley. Following are the delegates from the Upper district who will be present: H. E. Buffington. Lykens. Camp 238: J. I. Corbett, MUlersburg, 390: C. S. Lebo. Berrvsburg, 307: Dr. Ira Keiter, Loyalton. 454; F. E. Shambaugli. Wi eonisco, 148; D. D. Helb, Williams town, 154; T. L. Snyder, Pillow, 614; J. J. Bufflnpton. Gratz, 575; H. S. Pot ter, Halifax. 576, and Warren Swab, Elizabeth. 110. Last evening at rally was held in the rooms of Camp 639, Nlnteenth and Derry streets, in charge of the district president, Harry E. Zorzer, Enhaut. Speakers were J. Calvin Strayer, York, national vice-president of the order, and president of the Chamber of Com merce of York; the Rev. E. Victor Ro land, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Professor George F. Dun kelberger, principal of the Oberlin schools. A number of candidates will be admitted to full membership with impressive ceremonies. FALLS OVER EMBANKMENT Columbia, Pa., May 11. Jacob Meshey, who resides in Cedar street, is in the hospital suffering from in juries received in falling over an em bankment at Cedar street where it ends above the tracks of the Penn sylvania railroad. The bank is about thirty feet high and in the fall Mr. Meshey was rendered unconscious and sustained cuts and bruises. After re covering consciousness the unfortunate man crawled to his parents' home, near by. nnd called for help. It re quired about a dozen sltches to sew up his wounds. APPENDICITIS OPERATION Rlain, Pa.. May 11.—Miss Myrtle Collins, of Jackson township, was suc cessfully operated upon for appendi citis on Friday at the Harrishurg Hos pital and Is getting along nicely. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH | WEST SHORE NEWS | IjKmoynk man gkts contract Umoyne, Pa., May 11.—William E. Bushey was awarded the contract for erection of the new building: of Broth erly Love Lodge, No. 896, Grana United Order of Odd Fellows, at Briggs and Cowden streets, HarrlsburK. LECTI'RE AT LEMOYXK Special to The Telegraph _ Lemoyne, Pa., May 11. —To-night at 7.45 o'clock the lecture by XL J. Fan ning on "Render Unto Caesar" will take place in the United Evangelical Church under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. MOTHERS' CLASS TO MEET Lemoyne. Pa., May 11.—On Thurs day night the Mothers' Class of the United Evangelical Sunday School will hold its meeting at the home of Mrs. W. A. Bents, In Hummel avenue. WATER COMPANY ELECTION Lemoyne, Pa.. May 11.—This even ing from 4 o'clock until 5 the election of directors for the ensuing year will take place at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Riverton Con solidated Water Company at its offices in Rossmoyne street. MEMORIAL DAY PLANS New Cumberland, Pa., May 11.— John W. Geary Camp, Sons of Veter ans, will meet on Friday night to ar range a program for memorial day. The Sunday schools have been Invited to participate in the exercises. REED-SMAIJNG WEDDING New Cumberland, Pa., May 11.— On the evening of May 9 at their beautiful home at the corner of Mar ket and Fifth streets, in the presence of a few guests, a quiet wedding oc curred, when Nathan F. Reed and Mrs. Annie Smaling were united in marriage, the Rev. A. R. Ayers, pastor of Trinity United Brethren Church, officiating, Mr. Reed Is a prominent businessman and he and his bride are receiving from a host of friends. RETURNED FROM FLORIDA New Cumberland, Pa., May 11.— Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Bobb . returned trom Sebrlng. Florida, where they spent the winter. CLASSES INVITED New Cumberland, Pa., May 11.— The ladles' and misses' Bible classes of the local churches have been in vited to participate in the services of the first Church of God this evening at 7.45. The sermon to women will be delivered by the Rev. C. F. Raach, of Mechanicsburg. STANDARD BEARERS TO MEET New Cumberland, Pa., May 11.— Standard bearers will meet at the home of Norma Oren, Friday evening. Recent Deaths in Central Pennsylvania Special to The Telegraph Mount Joy, —A. S. Myers, senior member of the firm of Myers Bros., florists, died yesterday. lie was 56 years old. His widow and a number of children, grandchildren and two brothers survive. *, V" 0 "' —Harvey Smith, aged 43, died yesterday after a short illness. His widow and'two sisters survive. Granfvflle.—John Adam Bomgard ner. of Harper.'* died on Fridav after noon altera lingering illness. Funeral services were held to-day. at Shirk's I: nlted Brethren Church. WAR VETERAN DIES William Wallace Saw Hard Service and Was Wounded in Rattle Special to The Telegraph Carlisle, Pa., May 11.—Following a year's illness, William Wallace, Civil war veteran, died at his home here on Sunday. He was 80 years old. He was an accomplished clarinet player and some years ago was a leader of the Steelton band. He enlisted on Feb. 4, 1861, and served for two years in the army during the Civil war, being severely wounded at the James river engagement. Surviving him are his wife and the following children' Thomas, of Ephrata; Calvin, Steelton; " alter, Lancaster; John, of Carlisle, as well as several others in the West! He will have a military funeral. THEATER OPENING Special to The Telegraph Annville. Pa.. May 11.—Under the direction of B. E. Jenkins, of Lebanon the theater in the Kramer building will be opened on Wednesday evening With a picture show. The name has been changed from Star .to that of The Palace. CAUGHT I'TITY TROUT Special to The Telegraph Blain. Pa.. May 11.—A successful catch of trout was made on Saturday by Dr. Harvey W. Woods, of this place and Howard A. Kelm, of New German town. who landed fifty from the streams in Horse Valley, this county. TWO BOYS .MISSING Special to The Telegraph Lebanon, Pa.. May 11.—Chief of Po lice Zimmerman has been asked to use all the devices of his department to locate Dewey Shepps, aged 17, and Horace Doughty, 18, both of Pleasant Hill, and both of whom have baen missing from their homes since April 22. MINER INSTANTLY KILLED Special to The Telegraph Tower City. Pa., May 11.—Harrv Wagner, of Muir, while at work in a nroast at East Brookside colliery was Instantly killed by a rush of coal In the heading. The funeral took place to-day with burial In Fnlrvlew Ceme tery at Muir. CHILDREN FIRK STRAWSTACK Special to The Telegraph Landlsvllle, Pa., May 11.—Children playing with matches almost caused n serious conflagration on the farm of Clayton Koser, near town. The straw stack had ignited and the flames were communicating to the barn when It was discovered, the children failing to give an aarm. By hard work the structure was saved. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Special to The Telegraph Marietta, Pa., May 11.—Announce ment was made to-day of the engage ment of Miss Edna M. WUotsikey, of York, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wlsotzkey. and Franklin W. Moser, of Gettysburg. The date of the wedding has not been set. DEATH OF MRS. JENNIE SULLIVAN Special to The Telegraph Millersburg, Pa.. May ll.—Mrs. Jen nie E. Sullivan died at the home of her mother. Mrs. Mary J. Heckert, yesterday morning in her thirty-first year. Funeral services on Thursday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. J.. E. Wingard, at Lenkervllle. The Rev. Mr. Skeath. of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. fnimypHMymiiiyiHiiYii' If " i Areloux Pwch Shades J 1 ' sltion when down and to prevent fj ]i-~]K| whipping in wind. Prleed from j V*/ \l I in/ I ' $3.50 up » ' . The Eco-Thermcd^; flavors. » JS Jo p^r' 4-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET ■! the heat generated Is utilized. By ordinary lncludtng 1 arm chair, 1 side chair, 1 rocker methods of cooking an( j j library table. Fumed oak finish, up chimney. automobile seats with springs. c °° k i Wedjiewlay and SET COMPLETE $18.75 , L& Wll Gloucester Couch I I Swings Hammocks f A D........ D." i w p made of heavy duck Khaki, 30 t rassenger laint- inches wide, with Wind Bhleld and yrY l „ 1 11/ li good mattress. Priced from >^4 ed and Well Braced. lift 00 Un Reed Pttllman carrta**. Uk« fllwtra- f _ mm r tlon, natural and brown finishes, up- 2 Vk y C Other couch hammocks as low as holstered seat and back, roll around 1 I Mattresses . Jjj ~~ ~~Ri The highest grade felt ft is- j fllil® mattress made; reduced FUrence Automatic | from $25.00 to OH' StOVeS A Blua flame; no wloks. J tie QQ Full size Brass Bed with Ko smoke; an oil saver. f | two-inch continuous post _ # _ . X and guaranteed lacquer satin finish. FULLY GUARANTEED | Price $9.95 [ ? One Whole Floor in Our Large Building Devoted to i I FLOOR COVERINGS and DRAPERIES I Rugs to Fit All Rooms and Prices to Fit Every Purse j < 9 Inlaid Linoleum, tile| Aerolux wood slat porch Walger Adjust able i » pattern, at, sq. yd..51.00 screens, green, brown and Awnings, from $3.25 up. I Japanese Mattings, de- m j xe( j s i a t s , 6, 8 and 10 ft. Wool and Fibre Mat , sirable patterns, at, wide _ _ tQ s7#oo tings, at, yard ...... 590 « 36x72 Japanese Rugs, at Axminster Carpets, 27x54 Body Brussels 490 beautiful floral patterns, Rugs, at $2.00 t 9 27x54 Tapanese Rugs, at at, yard $1.25 27x54 Axminster Rugs, J 29 1 Rubber Door Mats, 390|at $1.89 I 'I7OTHEETI=I »JL 50c weekl y on $20.00 5 SI.OO weekly on $50.00 Special terms on larger amounts i j Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Draperies PAREXT-TEACHERS MEETING Special to The Telegraph Tower Cityi Pa.. May 11. —At a meeting of the Parent-Teachers As sociation the following urogram rendered: Solo, Miss Josephine Ganly, accompanied on the piano by Miss Cilia Maher; violin solo, Miss Ella Lie wis; reading. Mrs. Harry HouU; oration, 'Midyear Promotions," Wil liam Knecht; solo. Miss Elsie Jones; closing song, audience. During the evening it was decided that this would be the last meeting of the association until the Kail term. The topic "Mid year Promotions" was open for debate and was ably discussed for half an hour. Eleven members were added during the evening, making a total of one hundred members . BIRTHDAY PARTY Special to The Telegraph Annville, Pa.. May 11.—A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horst, who live two miles east of this town, on Monday evening. The anniversary of their daughter. Miss Sadie Horst. was cele brated. A supper was served to sev enty-five guests. VANDALS DAMAGE ROSTRI'M Special to The Telegraph Hagerstown, Md.. May 11.—-Police sre searching for vandals who entered the Confederate Cemetery here late Sunday night and damaged the hand some new stone rostrum just finished there by breaking pieces from the steps. The rostrum Is of granite nnd was built by the Confederate Me morial Association. Tt will be used for llie first time next month. MAY 11, 1915. CRISHEI) t'XDEB GATE Special to Tin Telegraph Columbia. Pa.. Way 11.—William, a seven-year-old boy. grandson of Peter McCall. with whom he resides, had a narrow escape from being crushed to death last evening while at play with a number of companions near his home. The children amused them selves by pushing a heavy gate that opens iKto the Our House hotel yard when it slipped from the guide truck and fell on the boy. who was ren dered unconscious and sustained lace rations about the head and shoulders. WOMAN'S I.EG BROKEN Special to The Tele graph Rheerns, Pa.. May 11.—Mrs. Sarah Rote. 88 years old. fell at the home of her daughter and besides breaking her left leg she Is badly injured. On ac count of her advanced age her con dition is serious. FtXERAI, OF MRS. BIjATT Special to The Telegraph Grantvllle. Pa.. May 11.—Funeral service for Mrs. Jacob Blatt were held on Saturday morning with services In Zlon's Reformed Church. ITer pas tor. the Rev. David H. Sbeirer, offi ciated. assisted by the Rev. O. R. Bitt ner, of the Tjutheran Church. FIREMEN'S ,* '"'RKMEXT BAY Annvllle. Pn.. Alhv li,—The newly organized Cleona Fire Company, two miles east of Annvllle, will hold a fes tival and general amusement day on Saturday May 22. President Heisey has appointed Jacob White. Frederick fScliaeffer. John Westenborgar, Henry Rooks and Joseph Ksrlv. chairman, members of the committee to make arrangements. J LOCOMOTIVE STARTS FIRE Special to The Telegraph Annvllle, Pa., May 11. —A spark from a locomotive set Are to the out- I kitchen and three outbuildings on the property of John Saunders, of Ann vllle, Sunday evening. The fir© was brought under control by the efforts of a number of college students who formed a bucket brigade. The damage will amount to S3OO. WHY IT SUCCEEDS Because R's For One Tiling Only, and Harrisburg People Appreciate This Nothing can be good for everything. Doing one thing well brings suc cess. Doan's Kidney Pills are for ona thing only. For weak or disordered kidneys. Here Is Harrlsburg evidence to prove their worth. E. A. Backenstoss. railroad brake man, 160G North Fifth street, Harrls burg, says: "I have used Doan's Kid ney Pills on different occasions wheh ever 1 have had pain across my kid neys and It has required only a few doses to relieve me. I couldn't rec ommend anything better for backacha and I never hesitate to do so when ever I hear anyone complaining of their kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills have been a household remedy In our family for years." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply nsk for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that. Mr. Backenstnss had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.—Advertise ment. .
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