2 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS TWO WOMEN ARE HURT IN ACCIDENT Jump From Carriage When Singletree Breaks and Horse Runs Away Special to the Telegraph Mechanicsburg, Pa., Jan. 31. —Miss Margaret Brandt was probably fatally Injured and Miss Anna Neidig sustain ed a broken left arm with a badly bruised shoulder in a runaway acci dent on Saturday afternoon, near the pas plant. The young women live at the edge of town on the State road and were driving into this place in Neidig's carriage with the family horse, when the bolt on the singletree broke, and falling on the horse's heels, the animal dashed forward, jerking the lines out of Miss Ts'eidig's hands. Terrified by the wild plunge of the horse, both women jumped and were thrown with force on the hard road. Miss Brandt was picked up in an un conscious condition, with the blood streaming from her head, and car ried into the home of R. S. Bahn. Her skull was fractured and she re gained consciousness nearly twenty four hours after the accident and the physicians now have hopes for her recovery. In addition to her injuries, Miss Neidig is suffering from shock and bruises. The horse, which has always been steady until this time, ran for several squares before being caught. The shafts of the vehicle were broken. Biss Brandt has a host of friends here. She was a member of the Tab ernacle choir and active in work in Trinity Lutheran Church. Miss Neidig Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Neidig, and is a student at Irving Col lege. ON ANNVILLE HEAI/TH BOARD Special to the Telegraph Annville, Pa., Jan. 31. At the monthly meeting of the board of township commissioners of Annville township. President Rank appointed M. E. Brightbill a member of the Board of Health. Mr. Brightbill is one of the largest contractors in the Leb anon Valley. W. H. H. Smith has been appointed township treasurer and his bond was approved by the board. MRS. BRIGHTBILL IS HOSTESS Special to the Telegraph Annville, Pa., Jan. 31. —On Friday evening Mrs. A. M. Brightbill and •laughter, Ella, entertained the fol lowing friends in their home in Col lege avenue: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kreider. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Kreider, Mr. and Mrs. D. 11. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brightbill, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kettering. Congressman and Mrs. A. S. Kreider, Mr. and Mrs. J. Oilman, Mr. and Sirs. George Im lioden, Mrs. W. K. Brunner, Miss Emma Brightbill of Annville, Mr. and Mrs. Brubaker of Lebanon, Mrs. James Smith of Minneapolis, Minn., Miss Josephine Blnk of Palmyra. MRS. EBKRSOLE BURfllvD Special to the Telegraph Annville, Pa., Jan. 31.—0n Satur day funeral services of Mrs. Franey Ebersole were held. Mrs. Ebersole died on Wednesday after a short ill ness. She is survived by one brother, Daniel Moyer of Annville. Sets Many a Man HP T1 • 1 * io I hinking |gp|4 Strange how many times a ji ; - ■, JBp coffee drinker will pass lightly ! i over a Postum advertisement 4r&>J[/) until all at once nervousness, a jS^MHyaßro sleepless night, a dull headache, ~ _Jr heart flutter, or some other ail drinking—brings the message 1\ home. \\ Then, attention is called to the fact that caffeine, the drug in coffee, does hurt some people and hurt them hard. If you are a coffee drinker and think anti-coffee talk is only a "scare" it would he a good idea to make this easy, personal test: Quit coffee ten days and in its place use POSTUM If the change to this pure food-drink brings steadier nerves, sounder sleep, a clearer head, and the better health that follows freedom from the coffee drug, you'll know where comfort lies—whether to stick to Postum or go back to coffee and its troubles. Made of wheat and a small portion' of whole some molasses, Postum has a delicious flavour i Lji much like that of mild, high-grade coffee, yet I i || contains no caffeine nor other harmful element. ffj There are two forms of Postum. The original PI Postum Cereal must be boiled; Instant Postum J Jjjg ■ is quickly soluble in hot water, more convenient Jm to prepare, and has the same rich flavour as the tfjj ' original Postum. Some prefer one form, some flJl! 1 t ' le otller ' Both forms are equally delicious and |jjjp i the cost per cup is about the same. V |]J ; The change from coffee to Postum is a little thing to do for so great a benefit. It's worth """* **"" -i p, thinking over! Original Postum Cereal JUTL ' f> 99 15c and 25c package. 111676 S & K6ctSol) Grocers everywhere sell Postum. MONDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH JANUARY 31, 1916. Farmers' Institute Is in Session in Gratz Special to the Telegraph Gratz, Pa., Jan. 31.—Four speak ers assigned here by,the State De partment of Agriculture began a two day Institute to-day. The State men will discuss many things of in terest to farmers and will tell the local folks how to get the best results out of their soil. The institute Is one of the few which has been as ranged this year for Dauphin county. The speakers arrived here shortly af ter noon and the first session was held this afternoon. MISS KEEN ENTERTAINS Special to the Telegraph Wlconlsco, Pa., Jan. 31. Miss Elma Keen entertained a number of guests at her home on Thursday eve ning, after an enjoyable evening of games and other amusements refresh ments were served to the following: Misses Eva Ralph, Lillte Wise, of Williamstown, Maud Steever, Edith Orndorff, Rebecca Seip, Kathryn James. Mary Kerr, Roy Keen and Charles Keen of Wiconisco. The pro gram for the evening included a piano solo by Lillle Wise, vocal solo, Lillle Wise: piano solo, Roy Keen; piano solo, Eva Ralph: vocal duet, Kathryn Jones and Mary Kerr; recitation, Maude Steiner. WHOOMSCO SEXTET SINGS Special to the Telegraph Wiconisco, Pa., Jan. 31.—A sextet of the Methodist Episcopal church of Wiconisco sang at the evangelistic services being held by the Rev. J. L. Edwards, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Lykens. The Rev. Mr. Hill of Canada, delivered the ser mon. CHARLES HAAR BURIED Special to the Telegraph Dillsburg, Pa., Jan. 31. Funeral services of Charles Haar who died suddenly on Thursday morning were held this morning in the Franklin church by the Rev. G. H. Eveler, pas tor of the Dillsburg Lutheran charge. Burial was made In the cemetery ad joining the church. BOY DRINKS AMMONIA Special to the Telegraph Marietta, Pa., Jan. 31. Wallace Pomranlng, son of John W. Pomran ing, of York county, is critically 111 from having drank a quantity of liquid amonla, instead of mineral water. His mouth, throat, and stomach are badly burned. SHOES INSTEAD OF WHIPS Special to the Telegraph Dillsburg, Pa., Jan. 31. The Wellsville manufacturing Company which for many years has enjoyed a large business in the manufacture of harness, fiynets and buggy whips, is now converting part of its plant into a shoe factory. A large number of machines are be ing installed and they expect to be gin the manufacture of shoes In two weeks. BOY'S BODY RECOVERED Special to the Telegraph Lewistown, Pa., Jan. 31.—0n Satur day the body of Rodger Wagner, a 12- year old boy who drowned In the Juniata here on Wednesday was re covered by two men with grappling hooks not far from where the acci dent occurred. Archey Russell was drowned at the same time when they broke through the ice, but the body of the Russell boy was found on Thursday. The funeral of Archey Russell took place yesterday. STUDENTS SAVE WOMEN FROM FIRE Handsome Home of Charles Berg at Carlisle Scene of Exciting Rescues Special to the Telegraph Carlisle, Pa., Jan. 31.—1n a spec tacular blaze late yesterday afternoon the handsome residence of Charles Berg, a leading merchant and council man, was heavily damaged. Members of the family were on an upper floor when the fire was discovered and were unable to make their way down the stairway through the blinding smoke and flame, being rescued by Dickinson College students from the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, immediately adjoin ing. The fire started in the basement of the home, it is believed, from defective electrical wiring and had considerable headway when discovered. All of the floors of the house are double with a hardwood face and it was not until the floor was burned through at the foot of the main stairway that the fire was discovered. Smoke pouring up the stairs warned Mr. and Mrs. Berg, who, with Mrs. Berg's mother, Mrs. Fleishman, an invalid, were alone In the dwelling. Throwing coats over their heads, Milton J. Rossing, of Baltimore, Md., and Frank Adams, of Rupert, Pa., Dickinson students, went up the stair way. which was on fire at the bottom, and succeeded in bringing Mrs. Fleish man down the stairs to safety. Mr. and Mrs. Berg were gotten down a lad der from the balcony by other mem bers of the fraternity, who also as sisted in saving furniture and personal belongings. The basement was gutted and Joists and parts of the floor of the first story were burned away before the fire was gotten under control about 4 o'clock. In addition to the damage to the house much loss was caused by the injury to the decorations and furnish ings of the home by smoke and water. The residence is located in South Col lege street and is one of the hand somest in the town, being just recently completed at a cost of over $30,000. FIVE LICENSES REFUSED Special to the Telegraph Danville, Pa.. Jan. 31. —Five of the twenty-five liquor license applications filed here were refused on Saturday by President Judge Charles C. Evans and Associate Judge Martin T-T. Scliram. It was due to the associate judge that only five licenses were refused, for President Judge Evans declined to concur in granting licenses to any of the applicants against whom remon strances had been filed. A fight had been waged against fifteen licensed places by the Christian Workers' League of Danville. CARLISLE BANKER MARRIED AT WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. Special to the Telegraph West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 31. — Frank C. nosier, president of the Car lisle Deposit Bank, of Carlisle, Pa., and Miss H. Elizabeth Swank, of Den ver, were married at Delray on Sat urday by the Rev. Samuel D. Gibson, an uncle of the bride, the trip to Florida having been made on purpose to have him perform the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of Denver Uni versity and the bridegroom a graduate of Harvard, 1898. WEST SHORE NEWS Family Reunion on 75th Birthday of Minister New Cumberland, Pa.. Jan. SI. —A pleasant event took place at the home of the Rev. A. R. Hutchinson, In Reno street, on Saturday, when a family reunion was held in honor of Mr. Hutchinson's seventy-fifth birthday at which his children and grandchildren were present and presented him with a purse of money. Mr. Hutchison, who is a retired United Brethren min ister, is still active and assists in the services at Trinity United Brethren Church. The members of the church and friends gave him a shower of dimes. Those who attended the re union were Elmer Hutchinson, of Get tysburg; Mr. and Mrs. William Hutch inson, of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Creep, Mr. and Mrs. William ullus and son William, of Harrlsburg; Chester C. Creep, of Bethlehem, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hutchinson and son Joseph, of New Cumberland. CK I, EBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Shiremanstown, Pa., Jan. 81. —Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clouser will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home In West Main street to morrow. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON Enola, Pa., Jan. 31.—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beers, of Susquehanna avenue, announce the birth of a son on Tues day, January 26. REMEMBERED ON BIRTHDAY Enola, Pa.. Jan. 31.—Many employes of the Enola yard remembered the bfrthday anniversary of G. W. Fisher, yardmaster. by sending him cards of congratulation and flowers. DIRECTORS CHOOSE OFFICERS Enola, Pa., Jan. 31. —At a meeting of the board of directors of the Enola P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. on Friday the following officers were-Chosen; Presi dent, C. B. Gray; vice-president, S. W. Krelder; treasurer, G. W. Fisher; sec retary, H. E. Orr. INFORMAL LUNCHEON Marysvllle. Pa., Jan. 31. —Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cunningham entertained at an informal luncheon at their home in Dahlien street on Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Roberts, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Epple.v, Mr. and Mrs. Scott S. Lelby, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ellley. Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Geib, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Rife and Mr. and MTS. Jones Rife, of Duncannon. A pleasant evening was spent in progressive five hundred, after which refreshments were served. AVI I/LARD MEMORIAL PLANS Wormleysburg, Pa., an. 31.—Plans for the observance of "Willard me morial day" by the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union were made at a. meeting at the home of Mrs. Mattle Neldhammer on Friday afternoon. The exercises will be held in the United Brethren Church, February 17. A committee, composed of Miss Ruth Hummel, Miss Wertz, Miss Beatrice Hummel and Mrs. Eber Vance, has been appointed to arrange a musical program and reception of new mem bers. Social and Personal News of Towns Along West Shore Mrs. Elliot B. Wharton, of Third street. New Cumberland, will entertain the Prlscllla Embroidery Club, of which she Is a member, at her home this evening. Albert Willis, of Washington, D. C., spent several days with A. S. Williams' family at New Cumberland. Miss Mary Slusher, of Steelton, vis ited friends at New Cumberland yes terday. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY Marietta, Jan. 31. Yesterday the sixth anniversary of the founding of i Zion's Lutheran Sunday school was celebrated with two services, after noon and evening. Addresses were delivered by Warren Longenecker, J. IL. Minnich, F. H. Shenlf and others. | Mr. Long read a history of the school. Recent Deaths in Central Pennsylvania Special to the Telegraph Chestnut Level.—Mrs. Samuel Rowe, aged 81, died Saturday night. Her husband was the first supervisor of the district. He died ten years ago. One son survives. Paradise. Abner J. Armstrong, aged 76, a retired merchant, died Sat urday night. A widow and two chil dren survive. Elizalx'tlitown.—Word has been re ceived here of the death at Blooms burg, Pa., of Mrs. Ada Fletcher Milleisen, wife of Martin M. Milleisen, cashier of the Bloomsburg National Bank. Mrs. Milleisen was 50 years old and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Fletcher of Elizabethtown. Sunbur.v.—-Nathan Neiswender, aged 55, of fferndon, died at the Shamokln State Hospital of pneumonia. Mrs. Wallace W. Fetzer. aged 42, wife of Milton's superintendent of pub lic schools, died at her home there of heart failure. William G. Clush, aged 56, died at his home here. He was a prominent resident. Miss Polly Hollenbach, aged 83, died at her home at Mile Run, near Sun bury, * Thomas Schrawder, aged 59, died at his home at Shamokln of pneumonia. He was a well-known mining con tractor. George A. Venn, aged 33, a well known mining man. died at his home at Shamokln. He waN active In secret society work. DEAD WITH BROKEN NECK Special to the Telegraph Sunbury, Pa., ,Tan. 31. Charles Taylor, aged 65, of Northumberland, was found dead with a broken neck at the bridge crossing the Susquehanna to Blue Hill, a flag station. It Is be lieved that be fell from the bridge, a distance of twenty-five feet. Taylor had been 111 with the grip and lived close by. LICENSES NOT LIFTED Special to the Telegraph Pottsvilie, Pa., Jan. 31.—More than 200 of the liquor licenses granted by the court have not been taken up and paid for. It Is said that many saloon keepers are In financial difficulties and that the breweries have refused to ex tend the customary aid, except in cases where the delinquent applicant is a tenant of property owned by tliein. The saloonkeepers have only one day more in which to lift their licenses. PAY CAR FARE BY MAIL A St. Paul Lino Is Lenient Toward Patrons Witlioijt Money Special to the Telegraph St. Paul, Jan. 31. —Persons board ing Twin City street cars without, their fares are always carried free and given envelopes in which they mall their fares to the office of the com pany later, * w ( ASTRICH'S During the Month of February Coats at Half Price The Original Price There Is No Time Like the Present. Nearly a Hundred Coats of Great jWjSIW Variety Included in This February Sale Take Your Choice Also we are going to give _ our patrons the \ ' tfl 7ad vantage of / % our unusual fur \u a\ C / stock, and sell rAvw \\ ur * n e \ Li house for just .. exactly •nc-half the original price. Why not have a look? This is the time for bargains which will not be had again TO HOLD CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Special to the Telegraph New Cumberland, Pa., Jan. 31. On Sunday, February 20, the annual anniversary of the church and Sun day school will be held in Trinity United Brethren church. The Rev. Dr. Washlnger, superintendent of the Pennsylvania conference will preach. AID SOCIETY'S MEETING Special to the Telegraph Shiremanstown, Pa., Jan. 31.—The Ladles' Aid Society of the St. John's Lutheran Church met at the home of Mrs. Amanda Drawbaugh, In East Main street. The program inluded: Piano duet, Mrs. H. K. Lantz and Mrs. George Kubacher; reading, Miss Jen nie Stevens; vocal solo. Miss Mildred Senseman: recitation. Miss Florence Miller; violin duet. Miss Miriam Green await and Miss Pearl Shopp; reading. Miss Irene Stone: vocal solo, Miss Pearl Wertz; recitation, Miss Helen Miller; piano solo, Miss Ruth Shopp; violin duet. Miss Miriam Greenawalt and Miss Pearl Shopp; reading, Miss Marie Senseman; vocal duet, v Miss Dorothy Kubacher and Miss Florence Miller: piano duet, Mrs. George Kubacher and Miss Ruth Shopp. PIPE MILL STARTS WORK Special to the Telegraph Columbia, Pa., Jan. 31.—T0-day the pipe mill of the Susquehanna Iron Company, which had been Idle for some weeks resumed operations with a large number of employes. The mill will operate continuously for some time, orders having been received to keep It running until Spring. HOWARD HOCKENBERRY BURIED Special to the Telegraph Nev/ Germantown, Pa., Jan. 31. Howard Hockenberry who died sud denly on Tuesday evening, was burled in-the Methodist Episcopal church yard here on Friday morning, the Rev. Thomas R. Gibson of Blain, offi ciating. MORRC)W-SM IT H IV F, DDI NG Special to the Telegraph New Germantown, Pa., Jan. 31. —■ Arthur Morrow and Miss Maude Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Smith were married at the bride's home by the Rev. Thomas R. Gibson, on Thursday evening. A NON-ALCOHOLIC TONIC Debility is a loss of vitality, not affect ing any one part of the body particularly but the system generally. It is dangerous because it reduces the body's resistance to disease. When debility follows acute diseases, convalescence is slow and the strength does not return as it should. An attack of the grip often results in debility that persists for months. Everybody recog nizes that tbe remedy for debility is to build up the blood because the blood Roes to every part of the body and an im provement in its condition is quickly fait throughout the system. The prob lem in every case is to find something that will enrich the blood. Dr. Williams' Pink Pillssuitmostpeo ple's need because they are non-alcoholic and they really build up the blood and strengthen the nerves. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are useful for growing children and for men and women whose nervous energy has been overdrawn. They are certainly worthy of a trial in every case of weak nerves and thin blood. Your druggist sells Dr. Williams' Pink Pills or they will be sent by mail, post paid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes $2.50 by the Dr. Williams Medieine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Write today for free booklets on the blood <uid nerves, / , FIRE DAMAGES TWO HOUSES Special to the Telegraph Penbrook, Pa., Jan. 31.—A fire broke out Saturday evening about 7.40 o'clock at the residences of F. G. Armour and J. J. Armour, 2637 and 2639 Penn street, from an over-heated chimney which it is thought had been smouldering several hours. Mr. Ar mour estinjates his loss between J350 and S4OO. Hie father, living next door, at 2639, estimated his loss at about S4O. The buildings are owned by Wil liam Brightbill of Progress, but no es timate of the property damage has been made. ATTENDED BROTHER'S FUNERAL Special to the Telegraph Penbrook, Pa., Jan. 31.—Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hamilton and family, of Akron, Ohio, attended the funeral of his brother here Saturday. BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25c at all druggists. Head Cjatctiinitk'z . wit The Draft Is The Thing The draft in your furnace has a tremendous bear ing on the kind of coal that should be used. Some houses have too little draft others too much. The strength of the draft is influenced by tfje size and length of the chimney, the location of the house and whether built single, in pairs or one of a row. The draft in the furnace of your neighbor may be stronger than in yours. Because he burns a certain kind and size of coal is no reason why you should use the same. We have made a study of heating conditions and shall be pleased to advise you. United Ice & Coal Co. u . .- • Forater ft C»T»«e» \ \ I / / Mulberry A Hummel \ Av\iO/. / Third «b HOBS \\lV N I **/£ sC ** 15th A Cbeatnnt Also Steelton, Pa. / COAL MILITARY BALL AT COLUMBIA Special to the Telegraph Columbia, Pa., Jan. 31.—The mill« tary ball, under the auspices of Com pany C, National Guard, which wa« held in the State Armory, was attend ed by more than 300 persons. Chiel Burgess Detweiler, who is a private in the ranks, was master of ceremones. ASK FOR and GET HORLICK'S THE ORIGINAL MALTED MILK Cheap substitutes cost YOU same pries. CHAS. H. MAUK THE UNDERTAKER Sixth anil Krlker Slrwti Largest establishment. Best facilities. Near to you as your phone. Will go anywhere at your call. Motor service. No funeral too small. None too expen sive. Chapels, rooms, vault, etc.. used without charge.
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