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CENTRAL PENNSYLVAN
"Booster Camp" For
Elizabethville P. 0. S. of A.
Special to the Telegraph
Elizabethville, Pa., Feb. 4. Camp
No. 110 Patriotic Order Sons of Am
erica intends holding; a booster camp |
Initiation on the Thursday evening •
following Washington's Birthday,
■when they will pass the 200 mem
bership mark. Every member of the
camp is putting forth every effort to
make this the banner camp in the
Tipper Dauphin District. The camp [
carries with it an orchestra and a line
male octet.
Dr. 11. H. Collins, president of the;
Lykens Valley Bank, is the hustling|
president of the camp. This camp is
one of the factors in boosting the Old j
Home Week for 1917.
YOL'XG DRIVKK KIM,ED
Special to the Telegraph
Wrlghtsville, Pa.. Feb. 4.—Herbert
Webb, aged. 17 years, was Instantly
killed yesterday when he was thrown
from a manure spreader and the
wheels passed over his head.
REMODELING OPERA HOUSE
Special to the Telegraph
Dillsburg. Pa., Feb. 4.—This town
Within a few weeks will be without an ■
opera house or even a suitable hall for
the holding of shows and entertain
ments, as William H. Seidle. will re- i
model the building into an automobile \
salesroom. 1
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK?
Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect It.
Nature warns you -when the track of
health is not clear. Kidney and blad
der troubles cause many annoying
.symptoms and great inconvenience
both day and night.
Unhealthy kidneys may cause lum
bago, rheumatism, catarrh of the blad
der, pain or dull ache in the. back,
joints or muscles, at times have head
ache or indigestion, as time passes you
inay have a sallow Complexion, puffy
•ir dark circles under tfhe eyes, some
ilmes feel as though you had heart
trouble, may have plenty of ambition
but no strength, get weak and lose
llcsh.
If such conditions are permitted to
continue, serious results may be ex
pected: Kidney Trouble in its very
worst form may steal upon you.
Prevalence of Kidney Disease
•Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable preva- i
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College Y. W. C. A. Will
Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Special to the Telegraph
Annville, Pa., Feb. 4. —During the
present month the Y. W. C. A. of Leb
; anon Valley College will celebrate the
fiftieth anniversary of that organiza
tion by holding speeinl services each
Sunday afternoon. Miss Eleanor
Richardson, student secretary, will be
at the college on February 24 and 25.
She will speak before the local or
ganization and will also speak at the
chapel exercises.
PRAISE SERVICE SUNDAY
Special to the Telegraph
Mechanicsburg, Pa., Feb. 4. On
Sunday evening the annual praise ser
vice of the Woman's Foreign Mis
sionary Society of the Presbyterian
Church will be held at 7.30 o'clock.
An address will be made, by the Rev.
N. L. Enwer, of the faculty of Irving
College, who was formerly a foreign
missionary of the Presbyterian
Church and had charge of the boys'
school in Persia. His subject will be
"Persia."
IjUTHERAN MINISTER DIES
Special to the Telegraph
Columbia, Pa., Feb. 4. —The Rev.
Dr. I. Calvert Burke, a former pastor
of the First English Lutheran church
of this borough, died at his home in
Baltimore from an attack of heart
trouble, aged 76 years.
lency of kidney disease. While kidney
disorders are among the most common
diseases that prevail, they are almost
the last recognized by patients, who
usually content themselves with doc
toring the effects, while the original
disease may constantly undermine the
system.
If you feel that your kidneys are the
cause of your sickness or run down
condition, try taking Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the famous kidney, liver
and bladder remedy, because as soon
as your kidneys improve, they will
heli> the other organs to health.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you
can purchase the regular fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles at all drug
stores. Don't make any mistake, but
remember the name. Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address. Bing
hamton, N. Y„ which you will find on
every bottle.
Johnson Memorial Library
at Millersburg to Be Built
Millersburg, Pa., Feb. 4.—At his
death in 1909, Henry J. Johnson,
founder of the Jolinson-Baillio Shoe
Company, left a bequest of $75,000 to
the borough to be used in building and
maintaining what is to be known as
the Johnson library and gymnasium.
This money was placed on interest by
the trustees, who thought it would be
a wise plan to allow the fund to in
crease to SIOO,OOO before building the
library.
With the accrued interest of seven
years the fund now amounts to al
most SIOO,OOO and it is believed that
the library may be built this year.
The trustees of the fund are: Frank
Bradenbaugh. Luther M. Sheep. J. F
Adams, S. N. Kawel and Burwell Nim
raons.
ROBBERY AT ANNVXLI;E
Special to the Telegraph
Annville, Pa., Feb. 4. Burglars
entered several houses in Railroad
street last evening, but with the ex
ception of the home of Barney Light,
where a watch was taken, nothing
valuable was missed. Entrance was
gained in the latter home by forcing
a rear window.
ARTISANS' ANNUAL BANQUET
Columbia, Pa., Feb. 4. Columbia
Assembly, No. 20, Artisans' Order of
Mutual Protection, held its annual
banquet last night in Keystone Hall,
with one hundred members and
guests present. John H. Ostertag
served as toastmaster. Addresses
were given by C. Walter Higgins and
Robert Thompson, of Philadelphia.
At the banquet last year the former
presented the assembly a loving cup.
These speakers represented the Most
Excellent Assembly.
TWO HOUSES BL'RNER
Special to the Telegraph
Mount Union. Pa., Feb. 4.—By good
work of Mount Union Fire Company,
No. 1, Allenport, a suburb of Mount
Union, was saved serious loss by lire.
Two large dwelling houses, belonging
to Charles Cornelius and Smith Diet
ers. were completely destroyed, and
with the Cornelius home all the furni
ture was burned. The loss is partly
covered by insurance.
STEAM LAUNCH ON JUNIATA
Special to the Telegraph
Mount Union, Pa., Feb. 4.—Yester
day the City Garage put a new steam
launch on tiie Juniata between Silver
Fording and the Aetna explosives
works. This will take some of the
travel from the railroad company and
also enable the garage company to
again get the .iitney trade between
Mount Union and Allenport.
FINDS BLACK PEARL
Lewistown, Pa.. Feb. 4. Harry
Riden, of Lewistown, while eating oys
ters found a pearl weighing 19 grains.
The pearl is what, is known as a black
pearl and it is the largest one ever
seen in this section.
ROAD FOREMEN MFET
Special to the Telegraph
New Bloonifleld, Pa., Feb. 4. A
meeting of foremen on the Perry
county Slate highways was held at
Uhinesmitli Hotel on Wednesday.
Eight of the foremen were present and
also J. C. MeCarrel, of the Stale High
way Department, who instructed the
men in the new forms of maintenance
work to be used this year. He was
assisted by J. C. Retman and Mr. Dor
wart.
Downes Prefers "Physical
Training" to Military
in the City's Schools
Physical training and not military
training in the city's schools is ad
vocated by Prof. F. E. Downes, super
intendent.
Dr. Downes said that he believed a
complete course in physical exercise
for the students would be a greater
help to them, than military training
and would prepare them for emer
gencies should they arise. At present,
there is no system of physical train
ing in (he school curriculum here.
He declared military training at
present is not a vital issue in the
public schools here, and that he does
not think it should be adopted.
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
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Your
Telephone
is a direct connection with
our drug store, where
every want, either large or
small, will be attended to
promptly and delivered
quickly.
FORNEY'S DRUG STORE
31 N. Second St.
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WEST SHORE NEWS
Bad Roads Prevent Perry
Co. Town Becoming Borough
Marysville, Pa., Feb. 4. —Some of j
the roads of this county are nearly im- i
passable on account of the condition
of the weather before the snow. Sev- j
eral of the churches in the country j
abandoned services for a Sunday or |
two, on account of this and sickness, j
Bad roads were largely responsible j
for the court in denying the applica
tion of the village of Loysville to be j
incorporated as a borough. The bad
roads and. the poor school facilities
furnish enough reason, the court de
cided, for denying the application.
Whittier Literary Society
Meeting at West Fairview
, West Fairview, Pa., Feb. 4. This!
evening the Whittier Literary Society j
will hold its regular meeting in the |
High School room at the borough j
schoolliouse. The program will in-!
elude: Roll call, members answering I
with quotations: piano solo, "Bar
corolle," Miss Beidel; Reading, Ken- |
neth Lantz; debate, "Resolved, "That!
the United States should increase her
merchant marine," affirmative,' Clar
ence Shaffer and Luther Eckert; nega- [
tive, Vernon Hawbaker and Joseph ;
Wachtman; referred questions. "How i
much was the crack in the Liberty!
Bell increased on its journey to and j
from San Francisco?" Francis Dur- j
burrow: vocal solo. Miss Carper;
"Who was the oldest President of
the United States," Frank fCverhart;
i "How much space will one thousand
shingles cover if laid four Inches to
the weather and four inches in
width?" Jacob Wachtman: reading of]
the High school "Knocker"; recita
tion, Miss Mumma; octet, Ruth Whiss- I
ler. Hazel Givler, Elizabeth Fisher, j
Romayne Honieh, Fred Eckert, Clar- j
ence Shaffer, John Books, and An- j
drew Gerhart; current events, Ruth i
Whissler: impromptu class, Fred i
Shaull; violin solo, Arthur Whissler;
piano trio, Hazel Givler, Elizabeth
Fisher and Romayne Houicli.
Social and Personal News
of Towns Along West Shore
Miss Clara Fisher of Marysville, is
visiting relatives at Baltimore.
H. H. Fesler, of Marysville, has re
turned after spending some time with
friends at Rochester, Pa.
Mrs. Willard B. Shearer, of Marys
ville, returned home after spending
some time at Blain.
Simon Lick of Marysville, spent a 1
day at Philadelphia.
The Rev. S. L. Flickinger, of Marys
ville, is visiting his mother, who is I
sick at Reinholds.
W. Foster Palmer, who has been j
confined to the York Hospital for sev- i
eral weeks, has returned to Marys-1
vllle.
Mrs. Beaverson and daughter, of
Middletown, are guests of Clarence j
Sweeney's family at New Cumberland, i
Mr. and Mrs. Cadwalader will en
tertain the Five Hundred Club at I
their home in Third street, New Cum- I
berland, this evening.
Mrs. Charles Leihy of New Cumber- '
land, is visiting friends at Newport.
LA MODE M
o^ ki ''*'\i in on his new
latest fashion.
A Big Step
Toward Health
is right eating.
To keep body and brain at
their best, Nature demands
certain nourishing elements
which are abundantly sup
plied in the field grains.
These vital salts, often
lacking in the daily dietary of
many, are retained in
Grape Nuts
—A FOOD
Made of whole wheat and
malted barley, Grape-Nuts
supplies all the rich nourish
ment of the grains, and with
cream or good milk is a
splendidly balanced food.
"There's a Reason''
for
Grape-Ku:s
Sold by Grocers.
Unabaited Activity
Spot Cash Sale
Edward Co. 443 Market St.
Many Bargains in the Surplus Stock
Kindly bear in mind that all the merchandise is of the highest class, plain styles and of the
best workmanship. Every article, whether for man, woman or child, is of all wool or pure worsted.
One lot of Men s
Three lots of Foliage and Shirts, worth 50c. 19c Men's Work Hose, various I
Flowers; worth up to C r P colors; worth 12y 2 c. A
SI.OO. Spot Cash ** One lot of Men's Suspenders; Spot Cash
i worth 19c. V _ .
One lot of Ladies' Waists, ot Cash ] o { Q f Boys' Sweaters;
in silk plaids; value ACk n 9 ne lot of Ladies ' black and worth 50c. 1 Q
$1.95. Spot Cash *xi7v» w hite silk stripe Waists; value Spot Cash 11/ C
$2.50. Spot
One lot of Ladies' Under- c as h «*/C One lot of Ladies' Plaid
wear; value 49c. \7 C n wrr? u Skirts; value $9.00. <1»0 QC
Spot Cash , One lot of Feathers and Fan- g pot Q ash
cies; worth up to SI.OO. E _
One lot of Ladies' Hats; Spot Cash wC One lot of Men's Finest All
worth up to $2.50. £ A * _ Wool Suits* worth UD tn
Spot Cash one lot of Ladies Dressing & " lts ' W ° rttl " P
P Sacques; worth 75c.
One lot of Ladies' Corduroy Spot Cash "■*
l k Z tS k:r h s6 ' oo ' $1 .59 ° ne lQ t of Girls' Coats; sizes One lot of Men's All-Wool
6to 14; worth $6.50. d*"| QP Overcoats; worth dJ'T QA
One lot of Ladies' and Spot Cash V 1 .&D $22.50. Spot Cash
Misses' Coats; worth $16.50. One lot of Ladies' and One lot of Boys' Finest All-
r P °t $2.95 T«Z°T ; fines l quality; W ool Suits; worth <fcO QC
Cash worth $25.00. QQ SIO.OO. Spot Cash ..
One lot of Ladies' Plush Sp °<J =** " • ••• • . * One lot of Men's Finest All-
Coats, fur collar and cuffs; One lot of Ladies Suits; w oo i Overcoats* worth
worth $30.00. (IOCa worth $22.50. *A QC w ' Zrtn*
Spot Cash $12.50 Spot Cash 3>4.9i> K«0. P ' $9.90
One lot of Bovs' All Wnol ° ne lot of Men's All-Wool _ , '''' '' ,
Snhs c w r s , s °. SL9S
*£? r°h f £$ £ W a °Z S OVe wS One lot Ladies' Waists;
s P o, cash""*' 6 - 50 : $5.90 spot $ 4#95 p. 29c
<c^ 0t en s Pants; One lot of Men's Corduroy Men's Dress Hose, black
worth $2.50. SQ P Pants; worth $3.00. <1» 1 1Q only; worth 15c. El/o^,
Spot Cash Spot Cash Spot Cash 5/<2C
One lot of Men's Ribbed One lot of Men's Sweaters; Men's Caps with ear flaps at-
Underwear; worth 50c. 1 Q worth 75c. OQ tached; worth 39c. in
Spot Cash IS7C Spot Cagh , OUC SpQt Cash lUC
EDWARD CO. 443 MARKET
STATE ASKED TO
BUILD HIGHWAY
I Citizens' Meeting at New Cum
berland Wants New Road
to Lemoyne
New Cumberland, Pa., Feb. 4.
Last evening a meeting- of business
men, automobile owners and citizens
in general was held In the borough
council chamber to act In the matter
of a new State road between New
j Cumberland and Lemoyne. A petition
I to the State Highway Department was
| prepared and a committee consisting
j of Frank R. Leib, M. A. Hoflf and G.
j H. Reiff was appointed to take it to
Harrisburg. Widening of the bridge
i over the Reading railroad tracks at
! Lemoyne was also requested in resolu
tions adopted at the meeting.
ELDER TO CONDUCT SERVICES
Special to the Telegraph
Dauphin. Pa., Feb. 4. —ln the
absence of the Rev. Robert Fulton
Stirling, who with Mrs. Stirling, Is
spending the month in Bermuda, the
regular church services In the Presby
terian church will be conducted by
Charles Shaffer, the presiding elder.
CLUB'S BUSINESS MEETING
The Commonweal Club of the Y. W.
C. A. will hold a business meeting on
Monday evening February 7, at 8
o'clock, when matters of largo im
portance will come up for discussion.
I A full attendance ot' members ls.de
-1 aired,
Need Volunteer Workers
in Red Cross Society
Every Monday and Thursday from
10 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 4 p. m. women
of the city are urged to come to the
rooms of the Red Cross Society and
help make up materials for the sol
diers. Much money has been donated
and large quantities of articles are pre
pared for sewing, but the work lacks
volunteer workers.
It is quite impossible this year to
! pay workingwomen for their services.
Miracle
works wonders with the feet.
It raises the weak or broken- ,
i down arch to its normal position. It I
makes walking easier, as well as prevents |
the ultimate breaking down of the arch
so commonly experienced by persons who I
ill
The Miracle Shoe relieves the foot of all strain. 1
i It corrects any foot ills. It combines the desir- I
able qualities of the best shoes with its own dis- < ( II
tinctive feature of the built-in arch support.
The Miracle Shoe is exceptionally neat in ap- ( J
' pearance and in good taste any where. The price |II
BOWMAN & CO.. '
Popular Department Store
314 316-318 Market St. I
| as was done last year, and the cloth -
| ing, bandages, etc., are needed as much
| and even more. Surely there are
j women who are willing to give a
I small portion of their time to this
I cause. The room is large and sunny
j and the elevator runs to the fourth
j floor of the Patriot building, in Market
j Square, where the society has head
, quarters.
The High Cost of Living problem
! can be reduced to a minimum. The
Broad Street Market ad on page 13
: points the way.—Adv.