2 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS UNVEIL TABLET TO BUCHANAN Lancaster Masons Mark 100 th Anniversary of Former Presi dent's Initiation I-ancaster, Pa., Feb. 8. —In celebra tion of the one hundredth anniversary of James Buchanan having been made a Mason, Lodge No. 43, of which he as a one-time worshipful master, un veiled a tablet in its rooms yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The ceremony attracted the attention of Masons throughout the United" Statea, as it was a novel affair in Masonic circles, Buchanan having been one of nine Presidents of the United States who were members of the fraternity. Grand lodge officers of the state and past grand masters from other Jurisdictions attended. Tho tablet was unveiled by Simon W. naug, the oldest living member of the lodge, who was made a Mason June 9, 1858, during Buchanan's ad ministration as President. It contains the following Inscription: "James Buchanan, made a Mason in Lodge No. 43, December 11, 1816; worshipful master 1822-1823, Presi dent of the United States 1857-1861, born Stony Batter, Franklin county, 1791; died Wheatland, Lancaster county, 1868." In addition to the members of the lodge and grand lodge officers a hun dred 1 guests were present, including United States Senator Charles E. John son, most worshipful past grand mas ter o£ the State of Maine; Ben Murch, most worshipful past grand master of tho District of t'olumbia; Louis A. Watres, right worshipful grand master of Pennsylvania; J. H. Williams, past grand master of Pennsylvania, and Abraham M. Beitler, right worshipful junior grand warden of Pennsylvania, all of whom made addresses. Senator Johnson speaking an "Buchanan In Public Life." GIVES PARTY FOB SISTER Dauphin, Pa., Feb. 8. —A delightful party was given by Miss Katharine Bufflngton at her home at Red Hill in honor of the birthday of her sister, Miss Lucy Bufflngton. The evening was spent in music, dancing, games and contests. Walter Conrad procured the only prize, a soap baby. Miss Bufflngton received many lovely gifts. Refreshments were served to Mrs. C. W. Bufflngton, Mrs. Lee Dewalt, Miss Lucy Krauthoff, of Wiconisco; Miss Gertrude Stark, of Harrisburg; Miss Mary Megonnell, Miss Ruth Ward, Miss Lucy Bufflngton and Miss Kath arine Bufflngton, Clarence Shaffer, of Leesport; Herman Eisenhower, George Megonnell, Lewis Eisenhower, Walter Conrad and Floyd Colvcr. TEACHERS TO VISIT Dauphin, Pa., Feb. B.—At a meeting of the school hoard held Tuesday evening it was decided to give the teachers a visiting day next week. HOLD FARMERS' INSTITUTE Marietta, Pa.. Feb. 8. —A farmers' institute opened to-day In the Rotlis villc high school building. John A. McSparran, master of the State .Grange, Is in charge. Prizes have been offered for exhibits and a tine program has been arranged for tho sessions. Dr. Hannah Lyons, of Lincoln Uni versity, will speak on Friday. TO LECTURE ON MEXICO J Blain, Pa., Feb. B.—An Illustrated lecture entitled "Mexico" will be given in the high school room on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock by Professor New ton Kerstetter, principal of the high school. Admission will be free. In addition a literary program will be rendered and there will be a debate on the question "Resolved, That the coun try east of the Mississippi river has more beautiful scenery than that 1 west. t AMERICAN CHICLE COMPANY jfflHH Z. ""pilpiiE \h@ (pone® Quit Give me that whole package of Adams Black Jack Gum to take back in the factory. The drafts in that room have put the rasp in a lot of the boys' throats that the licorice in the gum will relieve. •:'— - -uj .. . - sasssmmm THURSDAY EVENING, THIRD TYPHOID VICTIM IN SAME FAMIILY IN SIX WEEKS Marietta, Pa.. Feb. 8. The third death within a period of six weeks caused by typhoid fever, occurred in the Burkman family, at White Horse, last night. Levi Burkman Is the latest victim. He was 23 years old and sick about a week. Tho aged father and two sisters, one in Lan caster and one in Harrisburg survive. The mother, and a brother, Leon Burkman were victims of the disease. 150 IN "FI-1T" CAST Annville, Pa., Feb. B.—Annvllle con cluded a twb-niglit run last night of an interesting entertainment given by home talent. The comedy was entitled "Fi-Fi of tho Toy Shop." A cast of 150 persons was used, among whom were some of the most prominent people of town—Mrs. Gideon Krelder, Jr., Misses Louise Krelder, Marshall, t'lendenen, Fink, Buchman and Miller. The leading male parts were taken by Messrs. Davics, Bailor, Bachmun and Miller. Tho numerous dances per formed by the children between Ihe ages of 6 and 12 were of special In terest. The proceeds of the play were used to liquidate the treasury of the Pioneer Cadets, a boys' organization of Annville. GIVE PARTY Blain, Pa., Feb. B.—A pleasant party was held last evening at the home of Roy H. Baker, in Jackson township, at which twenty-live young people were present. TELEGRAPH MAN AT BLAIN f Blain, Pa., Feb. B.—Selin 11. Meck ley, a representative of the Telegraph, was here to-day soliciting subscrip tions, LEBOY E. BRANDT Marietta, Pa., Feb. 8. Leroy E. Brandt, 24 years old, connected with the biologic laboratories of Dr. H. M. Alexander and Company, died lust night from diabetes, after a long ill ness. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum, and of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and Sunday school. FIRE IN HOTEL Waynesboro, Pa., Feb. 8. Fire broke out at the Washington hotel, this place at noon yesterday, and did some damage to the roof. WEDDED 50 YEABS Waynesboro, Pa., Feb. 8. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dukehart, Rouzerville, cele brated their golden wedding anniver sary yesterday. WEBNEB-GLOCK Waynesboro, Pa., Feb. 8. Edward G. AVerner, Renovo, and Miss Marie Glock, Waynesboro, were married at St. Mary's Pa., by the Rev. Father Echenlaub. DEEB IN THE BBUSH Waynesboro, Pa., Feb. 8. The deer of the South Mountain are herd ing now in secluded parts. The in tense cold has driven them to brush protection, and their food is mostly acorns which they nose from under the snow. ACCIDENTS AT LEWISTOWN Lewistown, Pa., Feb. 8. Walter Davis, aged about 24 years employed in the local freight yards here as brakemau, was injured about the head when a main line engine brushed him from a car while he was engaged in doing some shifting. Charles Nankevilie, a man In middle life, has been brought from Mifflin to the ?wistown hospital for treatment of a fracture of the right leg. Mr. Nankevilie is an engineer at the P. R. R. ice plant at Mifflin. A cake of ice fell on him. CLUB MEETS Lemoyne, Pa.. Feb. 8. The Five W's Club of Trinity Lutheran Church met in the church Tuesday evening. The club decided to attend the valen tine fete to be given by the R. T. O. M. Club of the Y. W. C. A. of Har risburg next week. Susquehanna Trail / Office at Williamsport ! Williamsport, Pa., Feb. 8. —At a I meeting of the board of governors of the Susquehanna Trail Association, , formed to securo an improved higli i way from Harrisburg to the New | York State line, it was decided to es tablish permanent headquarters In \V litis nit-port. | The following legislative committee was appointed: Senator Charles W. ! Hones, Williamsport; Charles E. i Dewey, Bradford; W. C. Murdoch, Milton: Frank Marvin, Tioga; Henry T. Albeen, Potter county; Harry Knight, Sunbury; Representative Sampsel, Snyder county; B. C. North, Selinsgrovc. ' An emblem in the form of a circle with an Indian head in the center and "Susquehanna Trail" emblazoned un der tho head was adopted. (•HARD CITY'S WATKU Instructions have been given by City Commissioner William If. Lynch to city employes of the pumping station and (liter plant to permit no visitors at those places, and to guard all prop erty against any outbreaks by sympa thizers wltji foreign countries during tire present international crisis. Spe cial guards have been placed at the two reservoirs in Reservoir Park, and other precautions are being arranged to pro tect the city water supply system. MBS. HAPPEB HOSTESS Mechanicsburg, Pa., Feb. B.—Mrs. John Wilmer Happer was hostess yes terday afternoon at her home in the Hurst Apartments at a bridge and live hundred luncheon in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Will Bassler, of Freeburg. Valentine decorations prevailed, car ried out with red geraniums, cupids and hearts, in attendance were Mrs. Bassler, Mrs. Robert P. Long, Mrs. Murray L. Dick. Mrs. John Robert son, Miss Janet Robertson, Mrs. Mollie Schafhirt, Miss Martha. Scliafhirt, Mrs. George 10. Lloyd, Miss Mary Clark, Mrs. M. M. Dougherty, Mrs. R. Byron Schroeder, Mrs. 11. C. Brown, Miss Katharine Kough, Miss Ruth Lloyd, Miss Catharine Keefer, Mrs. Mervln Lamb and Mrs. Happer. First and consolation prizes were given at each table, the former going to Mrs. M. I* Dick, Mrs. Will Bassler, Mrs. H. C. Brown and Miss Janet "Robertson and the latter to Mrs. Mervln Lamb, Mrs. George Lloyd, Mrs. R. P. Long and Miss Martha Schafhirt. FIX TAX BATE Quarryvillc, Pa., Feb. B.—At a meet ing last evening of tho borough coun cil the tax rate was fixed at 7V4 mills and steps were taken toward purchas ing the Quarryville water works. The cost will be about $45,000. The bor ough will issue bonds. PART); FOR CHILD Marietta, Pa., Feb. B.—ln honor of the third birthday anniversary of Helen R. O. Villee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar R. Villee, a score of young people from Marietta and Co lumbia gathered at the little miss's home to-day and spent several hours. RAISES BIG HOGS Blain, Pa., Feb. 8.-—Gruver Weib ley, of Madison township, one of the best hog raisers of this section of the county, killed two porkers that dressed 617 and 510 pounds, respectively. MAIL DELIVERY AT ANNVILLE Annville, Pa., Feb. 8. —After some time of patient waiting Annville has secured a delivery mail service. When the application was first made for this service'certain conditions were speci fied by the postal authorities concern ing street signs, house numbers, etc., before they would take any action. The citizens at once became busy and compiled with the named conditions. There will be two deliveries and col lections dally. Henry Saylor was ap pointed mail carrier and assumed his duties immediately. WEST END DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE ANN IVEBS AB Y The West End Democratic Associa tion last evening celebrated Its seventh anniversary at the clubhouse In North Third street. The member ship of the club was well represented. Addresses on Americanism were made during the evening. Speakers in cluded Henry Opperman, Luther Kast, Alderman George D. Herbert and George W. Mac Williams. President John H. Maloney was again re-elected to that office. OIL STOVE STABTS FIBE An oil stove too close to a bed started a small Are at the homo of Abe Roat, Jr., 322 Strawberry street, early last night. Firemen succeeded In ex tinguishing the blaze before damage was done. St. Louis Will Not Be Given Convoy; U. S. Takes No Notice of Blockade Washington, Feb. 8. The Amer ican liner St. Louis will not be given a convoy if she decides to sail for England through the German sub marine zone, it was announced at the State Department. The government is acting on the policy that Americans have an in alienable right, to traverse the high seas, that the German submarine blockade is entirely Illegal and that any sinking of American ships in contravention of law would imme diately lead to hostilities. Conscription For Employes of Munitions Plants Proposed Washington, Feb. 8. Otie of the most drastic steps ever considered by ! Congress was presented to the House with Administration approval during consideration of the naval bill yester day in the form of an amendment to give the President authority to con script all employes of navy yards and munition plants in case of war. Hexamer Pledges His Loyalty to This Nation Philadelphia, Fob. B.—Dr. Charles J. Hexamer, president of the German- American Alliance, has abandoned his advocacy of a referendum vote before war Is declared between this country and Germany. He made this an- 1 nounceinent. and pledged loyalty to the United States In an interview at the Manufacturers' Club. U-Boats to Rise at Night to Get Blockade Orders Tin* Hague, Feb. 8. The Nicuwe Courant learns tliat all German submarines engaged under the new blockade order will have to rise to the surface at a given hour at nlglit to receive orders. Tle submarines left their har bors the last week in January. The longest trips planned arc for live weeks, so on March 6 every Bur vlving submarine is expected to return to Its home port. , ■ v-- - HARRISBURG aSßftf TELEGRXPH February Furniture Sale February Sales everywhere. We believe we have one of the best. We know that we have the right goods and at prices this month that will positively save our customers money. People who are familiar with this store, know that this statement is absolutely true; those who are not familiar with it can prove its truth by first examining goods and 4 prices in other stores and then coming here. Let us give you this advice at least, do not purchase Furniture anywhere anytime, without coming here. See Our — Examine our prices Leave your order Save yourself money Go Home Happy. BROWN & CO. 1217 and 1219 N. Third St EJfcSST ' WEST SHORE NEWS 1 W. C. T. U. TO CELEBRATE Enola, Pa.*, Feb. 8. The Enola branch of the Woman's Christian Tem perance Union will celebrate Frances Willard day in the Zion Lutheran Church February 20. The program for the event is now being prepared by the committee in charge. ENTERTAIN AT DINNER Shiremanstown, Pa., Feb. 8. Mr. and Mrs. David N. Mumma entertain ed at dinner Sunday, at their country residence, near Mechanicsburg. The guests Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bowman, sons, Christian and John Bowman, of Lemoyne; Miss Sue A. Kline, of Shiremanstown; Miss Martam Howard and C. A. Bear of Mechanics burg. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED Shiremanstown, Pa., Feb. 8. —, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brinton, of East Main street, announce the marriage of their daughter. Miss Lottie Charlotte Brin ton, to Ralph M. Smyser, of Church town, at Hagerstown, Aid. Saturday, February 3, 1916. Miss Brinton is an accomplished musician, and very popular among the town's younger set. GUILD TO MEET New Cumberland, Pa., Feb. B.—On Friday evening, February 8. a regular meeting of the Endora Guild will meet at the home of Miss Edith Ross in Bridge street. TO ENTERTAIN CLUB New Cumberland, Pa., Feb. 8. Miss Lillie Crumbic will entertain the T. L. B. Club at her home in Bridge street, New Cumberland, Friday eve ning. | | Announcement j IJ " Lnj " Ln "| I J We take pleasure in an- I | nouncing that we have 1 I the distributorship for I I Harrisburg and counties 1 I I in Central Pennsylvania | 1 1 for the well and favorably I I (^upmobile 9 I In representing this car we do so with the 1 1 I f full knowledge of its sterling qualities f 9 € especially those of POWER AND ECON- J | f OMY of operation which can be easily f f I proven by demonstration or as attested to f f f by many enthusiastic Hupmobile owners. 1 ( 1 . You are cordially invited to inspect our 9 1 1 present display of open cars now on ex- t 1 I hibition at our showrooms, 103 Market i I I HUPMOBILE SALES CORPORATION 1 1 OF PHILADELPHIA 1 ■ ■ HARRISBURG BRANCH . m m M Showiooms —103 Market St. Service Station —68 8. Cameron St. £ v ft GARBER, Managing Bircctoc Social and Personal Items of Towns Along West Shore Mrs. John Beaver and son, Ken neth, of Shippensburg, are visiting Mrs. Ellen Shelly's family and other relatives in New Cumberland. John B. Stegleman has returned to his homo at Roclcy Mount, N. C., after spending sometime with his father and sister, at Shiremanstown. Miss Rosamond Eckels, of Pitts burgh, spent Tuesday with her grand mother, Mrs. Elmira Eckels, at Shire manstown. Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Bitner, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam E. Bitner, at Shiremanstown. Geary Brenner, of Mechanicsburg, was entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Howry, at their residence at Shiremanstown. Mr. and Mrs. John Lininger have returned to their home at Good Hope after being guests of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Brenneman, at Shiremans town. John G. Bentz of Mechanicsburg, spent a day recently with Miss Lydia Grubb and Ira Grubb at Shiremans town. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kipp have re turned to their home at 2511 North Sixth street, Harrisburg, after visit ing the latter's parents, at Shiremans town^ Harvey W. Baker, of Lemoyne, spent Monday with liis uncle and grandmother at Shiremanstown. Mrs. Joseph Weatherly, of Third street, New Cumberland, will enter tain the five hundred club at her home this evening. Mrs. Heenerwald of Philadelphia, spent several days with W. W. Zim merman in ' Geary street, New Cum berland. William Ennis of Third street, New Cumberland, went to South Bethle hem. Mr. and Mrs. William Olp, Dallas town, spent Sunday with Mr. and 1 FEBRUARY 8, 1917. Mrs. Frank Zimmerman, in Market street, New Cumberland. | KIiECT OFFICERS Marysville, Pa., Feb. 8. At a meeting of the High School Literary Society officers were elected to serve (or the remainder of the school year as follows: Bruce Rider, president; James Benfer, vice-president; Miss Miriam Hess, secretary; Harvey Brat ton, treasurer. The Literary Society will hold a public meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The program includes: Music, orchestra: President's ad dress, Bruce Rider; reading jof the minutes by the secretary, Miss Miriam Hess; song, "Flow Gently Sweet Afton," school; oration, "Robert Burns," Bruce Rider; piano duet, Miss Miriam Hess and Miss Mary Deckard; reading, "Tarn 'O Shanter's Ride," Miss Ellen Gault; music, or chestra; school paper, "The Black and the Orange," Edison Wileman; song, school; debate, "Resolved, That the Allies Pursued the Right Course in Rejecting the Germanic Peace Pro posal," affirmative, Joe Lightner, Miss Miriam Hess and Rueil Rice; negative, William Keller, Miss Marty Deckard and James Eenfer; selection, or chestra. SDLL CLOSED New Cumberland, Pa., Feb. B.—On account of a pipe bursting in the en gine at the Susquehanna Woolen Mill the mill was closed down yesterday. G. O. P. PATRIOT QUITS CONGRESS Pittsburgh, Feb. B.—Declaring that he will not neglect the nation's busi ness in the midst of a crisis for any personal considerations, William 11. Coloman, Republican, to-day withdrew his contest for the Thirtieth Pennsyl vania district seat in Congress. M. Clyde Kelly, Democrat, thus gets the seat without further opposition. He was elecetd on the face of the returns In November. Patriotic Sons Announce Washington Day Program Observance of Washington's birth day will be held February 22 in the Flatiron building, Nineteenth and Derry streets, by the Ratriotlc Order Sons of America. A program arranged last evening Includes patriotic music by the Apollo quartet and the Palmyra chorus of fifteen male voices. Speak ers of the evening will be Gabriel H. Moyer, State vice-president of the P. O. S. of A. and John W. German. * Members of the ladies' auxiliary of the order will serve as ushers. - Complimentary tickets will be sent to P. O. S. of A. camps of Ilarrisburg, Steelton, Lenhart, Dauphin, Pen brook, Highsplre, Middletown, Hum melstown, Hershey and Piketown. NEED RECORDS Girls of Pciin C'lub Buy Phonograph With Pennies The girl members of the Penn Com munity Club, 1121 North Seventh street, have purchased a new phono graph, which they will pay for by weekly payments. At present they have only one record, but could use any contributed. Miss Katrina Staples, club manager, has expressed her desire to have a wall clock pur chased for the club. Contributions of toys and games for the younger chil dren are also needed. BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists.
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