2 CENTRAL PENNSYLVAN R.H, THOMAS, JR., BURIED TODAY Pvvin i n en t Newspapermen From All Parts of State Attend Services Mechanicsburg, Pa., Dec. 26. Funeral services for Robert H. Thomas, Jr.. were held this afternoon at his late home in West Main street, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. J. Resh, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted by the Rev. T. J. Ferguson, of Silver Spring Presby terian Church; the Rev. H. Hall Sharp, of Trinity Lutheran Church; the Rev. George Fulton, of the Presbyterian Church, and other visiting clerymen. The service was attended by promi nent men from various parts of the state and there was a magnificent pro fusion of floral tributes. Touching was the beautiful blanket presented by the employes of the Thomas printing office. Representatives from the Masonic lodge were pallbearers, as follows: Frank E. Wilcox, Linwood I.amb, Dr. N. W. Hershner, George E. Lloyd. Dr. J. A. Kilmore and F. A. Lovell Har rison. of Camp Hill. Burial was made in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, where Masonic rites were held. The D. Wilcox Manufacturing Com pany plant, of which Mr. Thomas was a stockholder, and other business houses were closed this afternoon as a mark of respect. On Sunday morning in the Meth odist Episcopal Sunday School, where Mr. Thomas was regular in attend ance, being a member of the pastor's Bible class, memorial services were held. Among those in attendance at the funeral service were E. J. Stackpole, of the Harrisburg Telegraph: Henry B. McCormick, of the Harrisburg Pa triot: B. F. Meyers and William Mey ers, of the Star-Independent, Harris burg: Robert P. llabgood, of the Brad ford News: J. H. Zerby, of the Potts vllle Tribune: A. Nevin Pomeroy, of the Chambersburg Repository; D. R. Thompson, of the Carlisle Sentinel; E .W. Shapley, of the Dillsburg Bulle tin: Walter Kauffman, of Youngstown, Ohio: William M. Donaldson and Wil liam L. Gorgas, of Harrisburg: Charles Zug. of Philadelphia: S. M. Goodyear, of Carlisle, and George Heilman, of Hacerstown. Md. DR. SPEER WILL SPEAK An interesting feature of the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Associa tion of Harrisburg and vicinity this evening at the Pine Street church, will be an address by Robert E. Speer. Supper will bo served at 6 o'clock in the gymnasium of Boyd hall. lhfr In Ihr New Yonr Willi the "Mum mer*" in l*hlla<trl(hin. Speclul Kxrur slon Pennsylvania Railroad. A carnival of Fun and Frolic. Big I "Mummers" New Year Parade, Phila- j delphia. Monday, January 1, Special j Train leaves Harrisburg 6:20 A. M. Re- | turning leaves Philadelphia 7:59 P. M. I Round Trip Tickets only 52.50. SPONSLER HOME SOLD New Bloomfield. Pa., Dec. 26. Gfeorge Harris to-day bought the Wil liam A. Sponsler. Jr.. residence in West Main street for SS,SOQ. Penna. Troops to Start Coming Home Jan. 11 Camp Stewart, El Paso. Tex.. Dec. 26. —Recalled Pennsylvania troops will be gin the homeward movement January > S. when the Sixteenth Infantry leaves and complete January 11 with the PXO dns of auxiliary organizations. Phila delphia infantrymen, of whom there 1 are none in the Sixteenth, will begin to t l*ave here with the Fourth Regiment January 6 and the First Cavalry Janu ary 9. The Field Hospital and Field Ambu lance, Pittsburgh, and the Field Bakery, under Captain Frank Muller. of ' Philadelphia, entrain for home January j 11. The dates remain tentative, the movements on schedule time depending! entirely on the availability of rolling j stock and the completion of work by I the different commands ordered home. The Quinine Th Cause Nervousn Ringing In Head Because of its Tonic and Laxative effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. It removes the cause of Colds, Grip and Headache. Used whenever Quinine is needed. —but remember there is Only One "Bromo Quinine" That is the Original Laxative Bromo Quinine This Signature on Every Box j Qy I Q. Sf>jCfrtnre^ Start the New Year, 1917 by grasping the opportunity to better your position. Enroll with us for a Business Course; for the time is past when the untrained young man or woman can hope to succeed, We have trained and placed in posi tions hundreds of young people who are Making Good in the Business World, and we can help you if you are thoroughly prepared. WINTER TERM OPENS: Day School TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Night School WEDNESDAY, JANUARY :t OFFICE WILL, BE OPEN ENTIRE WEEK ENROLL NOW Harrisburg's Leading and Accredited Commercial School School of Troup Bldg. 15 S. Market Sq. BELIi PHONE 185—AUTOMATIC * < TUESDAY &VENTNG, ' "Haresfoot" Dramatic Club Will Present Comedies | Carlisle. ra., Deo. 26.—Dickinson j College amateur Thespians liave ; formed a dramatic organization ] known as the "Haresfoot" and will i present a series of modern comedies, | in Carlisle and later on a tour through I Cumberland Valley. The new organ ization is an offshoot of the Dickinson Dramatic Club which gained a wide reputation for the presentation of Sluikesperian and Grecian plays. It j will be composed entirely of male talent, the feminine roles to be taken mainly by law school students. The i "Haresfoot" has selected Broadhurst's j "What Happend to Jones" as its first offering and will produce it here early in January. Alexander S. Scribner, of Brookville, a law graduate in 1916, will direct the players. In addition performances will bo given at | Mechanicsburg, Chambcrsburg and Harrisburg. < j OI.D HO ATM AN DIES Marietta, Pa., Dec. 26.—Joseph ' Riale, aged SO years, the tallest man in town is dead, dying suddenly from heart disease. Mr. Riale despite his years, was a very strong man, and was six feet, four inches in height. He was an old canal boatman. He has a son and daughter living. DAUPHIN'S MUNICIPAL. TREE Dauphin, Pa.. Dec. 26.—Through the efforts of Mrs. J. W. Hawthorne. Dau phin witnessed its first municipal tree on Saturday evening. The tree, which was presented by Bailey Kennedy, was illuminated through the kindness of the Harrisburg Light and Power Com pany. Christmas carols were sui\g by the audience, led by the I. O. O. F, band, under the direction of J. D. M. i Heed. Later Santa Claus dashed up in a sleigh and presented boxes of candy to all the children. The tree will be lighted every evening this week and it Is hoped that Dauphin will see many more municipal trees in future years. CHVRCH ENTERTAINMENTS Dauphin, Pa.. Dec. 26.—The Christ mas entertainments held by the churches of the town were all very interesting. The main feature of the Presbyterian entertainment, held on Saturday evening, was a delightful pantomine. The children were splen didly trained by Miss Anna Houck. The Lutheran and Evangelical enter tainments, held on Sunday evening, were both enjoyed immensely by their audiences. The singing was especially good. Last evening a beautiful can tata was rendered by the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School. The chil dren were drilled for it by Mrs. Charles Lyter and Mrs. Francis J. S. Morrow. A purse, raised by the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was pre sented to their pastor, the Rev. F. J. S. Morrow. RELL-BRINER WEDDING Dauphin. Pa., Dec. 26.—A quiet wed ding was performed at Harrisburg on ! Saturday, when Miss Carrie Blanch Briner and William Walter Bell were married. The couple will reside in town. DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS DANCE Dauphin, Pa., Dec. 26.—A delightful Christmas dance was held last evening ' by the Dancing Club at Its hall, which 1 was artistically decorated with greens \ and bunting. Refreshments were served at a late hour to Mr. and Mrs. j William Rodenhaver. Mr. and Mrs. i William B. Clark, Misses Eleanor | Leonard, Helen Wallis, Carrie Ger-! borich, Anna Houck, Evelyn Waid. , Miriam Girtland, Ora Bickel, Bertha! Sellers, Olive Douden. Lucy Buffing ton, Annie Hinkle, Carrie Hoffman. Anne Shaffer, Ruth Shaffer. Esther Shaffer, Susan Jackson. Ellen Feaser, Sarah Margaret Hawthorne. Sabra j Clark. George Benton. Harry Leonard. I Ira C. Kindler, Bion C. Welker, Edgar W. Forney, Charles S. Gerberich, Thomas Hawthorne. Dr. A. C. Coble, j Dr. AY. P. Clark, Ernest Shaffer. Her- 1 bert Foster, Raymond Long and Max Long. APPOINTED POSTMASTER Marietta, Pa.. Dec. 26.—James C. Gallagher, of McSparran, has been ap- j pointed postmaster at that place to : succeed the late E. P. Fulton, who held the office for many years. . ; - —' HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH West Fairview Has Christmas Tree and Santa's Post Office West Fairview, Dec. 26. Christ mas in the borough was more gener ally celebrated this year than for many years past. On Friday, the bor ough schools gave entertainments ap propriate to the season. Friday even ing an interesting entertainment was given by the Sunday school of St. Mark's Lutheran church and on Sat urday evening the community Christ mas tree was illuminated at 8.16 o'clock with appropriate exercises. : Children of the borough schools sang | Christmas carols and addresses were | made by the Rev. J. E. B. Rice, pas tor of the United Brethren church; the Rev. S. B. Bidlack. pastor of the Methodist church, and Senator Frank lin Martin. About 9 o'clock Christmas morning children began gathoring at the Good Will tirehouse in Third street, where Santa Claus was scheduled to open his office at 1 0 o'clock. Between 200 ( and 300 children tiled in and received their gifts from Santa and his assist i ants. Charles Taylor and H. B. Mc- I Afee, who had the arrangements In charge, are being congratulated on the I success of both the Christmas tree celebration and the Santa Claus post : office. ' ; \ Sunday Was the Birthday Anniversary of— Dr. Harry F. Broude, veterinary sur geon. 131G Green street, and one of Harrisburg's active professional citi- I zens, Dr. Broude is a graduate of Cen- i tral High School, class 1910, and Uni versity of Pennsylvania, 1913, and of the John Mayo Veterinary Hospital,' Philadelphia. Dr. Broude was born in Europe. PHILIP LATCHORD DIES New Bloomfield, Pa., Dec. 26. — Philip Latchord, an aged citizen of ■ Markelvllle, died on Saturday of heart j failure, aged 85 years. He was a niem l ber of Markelvllle Lutheran Church | and one of its officers for many years. i Funeral services will be held to-mor ; row morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. | John W. Weeter officiating. ' I.ASSEX PEAK EMITS .-v-CHHISTMAS SMOKE Redding, Cal!. Dec. 26.—Lassen Peak I celebrated Christinas by emitting a ! great black pillar of smoke. Then the I wind came up and whipped the smoke ; into a linglike halo around the top of! the restless old mountain, which has j been erupting at intervals since the spring of 1914. H.ULGTO.VS AUTO FOR SAI.E Hazleton, Dec. 26.—Finding a seven passenger touring car, bought several years ago for use in the Highwav De partment, too expensive to maintain, city council offers the machine for sale to the highest bidder. Hereafter offi cials must either walk or take trolleys or taxis. DYING ALONE FROM HUNGER Reclsc. Once Wealthy, Found Stain ing on Christmas Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec.26.—Christmas carried little cheer to Michael Quick, a former wealthy resident of this city, who was found yesterday dy ing fror.i starvation in one of the most prosperous industrial sections of the world, in this city. Quick, since the death of his wife, twenty-two years ago, has been liv ing the life of a recluse In a small house at 611 Brownsville avenue. He was often referred to as the most courteous old gentleman in the neigh borhood, but rarely ever spoke to any one unless first addressed. He has for some time refused all proffers of aid, and it was believed lie had a lllttle money, until he was found yesterday in an emaciated con dition, dying from hunger. i /■ US-rew 056 Beraxpl I "VF ( HSH ?• I / N6! you \ fWow y„0 Of 1 fto LEAve JOM'T You| V \ r-J s*. I tojwtE J \AHeM) AMD , T*CL M 6. TP /- AKJO FBR - ,J OV( J HERE ve>u LET /- — POMPAMO \ I ITEN'T Yo<J THIOK I AMD ORDER For YOU / AMVTHING VOU 1 AM EXTRA SIRLOILJ ( FESS<R ) / f M& Mice A'PPI.E I —A NO BILL - I KNIOVAJ \ SAY 0"OE ' VWHYTE YOO J < I I rI^T W tfo6D' > L WHAT"Jt GOOO.HeWE |I LL LEAVE T KwoW - - .- j MsDUT THE OLD THENE>*| Valley TelcphoneCofl^^^^^^^* WEST SHORE NEWS New Pastor Takes Up Duties at Lemoyne Church THE REV. E. B. MUNSON Lemoyne, Pa. Dec. 26.—The Rev. j E. B. Munson has been recently elect ed pastor of the Church of Christ to succeed the Rev. Melvin Menges, resigned. The new church head has already assumed his duties. He has had six years' experience as a min ister. RETIRED MINISTER HAS STROKE New Cumberland, Pa., Dec. 20. The Rev. J. R. Hutchinson, a retired minister of the United Brethren church had a stroke of paralysis yes terday morning. The Rev. Mr. Hutch inson was in his usual health on Sun day and requested that his Sunday school class, composed of ladies would | attend church on Sunday morning | and sit with him. GUESTS AT SUNDAY DINNER New Cumberland, Pa., Dec. 26. Mr. and Mrs. George Z. Zimmerman, j of Fourth street, entertained the fol lowing guests at dinner on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Bricker, of Hoges town; Mr. and Mrs. George Kauf man and family, of York; and James Bricker, of New Market. Social and Personal News of Towns Along West Shore 1 Mrs. Louise Crow and daughter, : Lydla, of New Cumberland, are visit ing relatives at Chambersburg. Mrs. James Davis, of New Cumber- I land, is visiting the Rev. B. C. Ro ! john's family at Rye, York County. Miss Maggie Powell, who has been spending several weeks at Manches ter returned to New Cumberland to I spend Christmas. | Miss Florence Hull, of Pittsburgh, ! is spending the holidays with her par j ents. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hull, at l New Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eicker and ! son, John, of Baltimore, are visiting j Mr. and Mrs. John Eicker and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mathias, at Elkwood. | Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ebersole are visiting their parents at New Cumber • j land. I Miss Margaret Reigle, a student at : Simmon's college, Boston, is spending the Christmas holidays at her home, lat New Cumberland. ! Clarence Yohn and brother, Joseph, |of Shelby, Ohio, are guests of Mr. i and Mrs. Flurrie, at New Cumber : land. ; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sunday and | two children, of Lucknow, spent Sun day with relatives, at New Cumber • land. WEDDING AT NEW CUMBERLAND New Cumberland, Pa., Doc. 26. !On Christmas morning a party wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Sirs. Harry Leiclit, in Geary street, when their daughter. Miss Edna May Leicht, was married to Nor ris S. Ely, of Wilmington, Del., the ceremony being performed by the DECEMBER 26, 1916. I Rev A. R. Ayres, pastor of Trinity ; United Brethren church. Mr. anil ] Mrs. Ely will live at Harrlsburg. "THE LOST REINDEER" I New Cumberland. Pa., Dec. 26. ■ — On Monday evening the Sunday scliool scholars of Trinity United Brethren Church gave a cantata entitled, "The Lost Reindeer." The United Brethren Glee Club sang a number of selec | tions. PRESENTS ON TREES | New Cumberland, Pa., Dec. 26. j Last night a Christmas entertainment j was held at the Methodist church in j which the primary department of the i Sunday school had a prominent part, j One of the features of the occasion 1 was the large tree which was brilliant j ly lighted, and a present for each child ; hung on the branches. CANTATA AT CHURCHES New Cumberland, Pa., Dec. 26. On Sunday evening large crowds were present at Trinity, United Brethren and Methodist churches to hearthe ex cellent cantatas rendered by the church choirs. Christmas entertainments were held In the Church of God and St. Paul's Lutheran churches on Sunday evening when excellent programs were ren dered. I'lles Cured In tl to 14 Dnya Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. First ap plication gives relief. 50c. Deafness Cannot Be Cured j by local applications, as they cannot reach the ! diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one | ! way to cure deafness, and that Is by constitution- | !al remedies. Deafness Is caused by an Inflamed , condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian | Tube. When this tubo Is Inflamed yon hare a : I rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, and when ; It is entirely closed Deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and j I tills tube restored to its normal condition, hear- j | Ing will he destroyed forever; nine cases out of I I ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but i ! an lntliimed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give On® Hundred Dollars for any caae i of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot b# | cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circa- i ' ltrs, free. J T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. . Take Hall's Family Pllln for constipation^ Dog Leads Searching Party to Dead Hunter Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 26.—Chester Nel son, aged 17 years, son of George Nel son, of Doubling Gap Springs, was accidentally killed whilo hunting rac coons in the mountains near his home. It is believed that he found a raccoon and in an effort to get it out of a hole in the rocks his gun was accidentally discharged, the entire charge entering his body, causing instant death. The dog returned to the home and tracked the searching party until he found them and brought them to the body. , m BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25c at all druggists. FOR THROAT AND LUNGS STUBBORN COUGHS AND COLDS ECKMAN'S ALTERATIVE SOLD B¥ ALL. LEADING DRUGGISTS "FLORIDA TOUR" I'erMonnlly Conducted TO Savannah. Jacksonville anil St. AURU ttnr, IravinK Baltimore, Friday, Feb ruary 10. 0:55 Including Necessary Expenses. C 55 Itinerary on Request. Kxeiirsion tlekctN to nil Florida PolntN. Merchants & Miners Trans. Co. Ticket Office, Light and German Sts. "W. P. TURNER, G. P. A.. Baltimore, Md. "Flnent Coaatwlae Trip* In the World."
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