8 Witmer, Bair & Witmer 202 Walnut Near 2nd St. Winter Coats and Suits at Special Close-Out Prices <3O WINTER COATS—SI2.SO to 545.00. [or $8.75. #IO.OO, $12.50, $15.00, $17.50 and $19.75. 25 WINTER SUITS—SIS.OO to $47.50, for SIO.OO, $12.50, $15.00, $17.50 and $19.75. Every Winter Coat and Suit must be closed out—not a single garment will be carried over. New Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses, (Serge and Silk), Sweaters, Blouses, Silk Petticoats, Top Dress Skirts, etc., are selling freely. SFRING SUITS $13.75 to $50.00 SPRING COATS $9.50 to $42.50 Balance of Friday specials advertised yesterday on sale Saturday and Monday. WITMER, BAIR & WITMER Twofold Surprise Party and Engagement Announced A two-fold surprise party was given j the other evening at the home of Mr. ! and Mrs. Harry Page. ICI4 Green street. ' The event was in honor Miss Hannah Welsh, of SunDury. and Ralph Page, who celebrated their birthdays. < Games and contests were enjoyed. • Prizes for the art tnd molding con- j tests were won by Miss Anna Ross and | Miss Ethel Batdorf. I The other surprise was brought to j light later in the evening when the en- j For SINGERS and SPEAKERS ' 1 THE SEW 10c lIOX FITS THE POCKET ] Regular Siiw 2Sc. 60c. sl. At l>ru^fs BROWN'S broncnialTßOCKES JOHN I. BROWN & SON, Boston, Mass. j j Spring Footwear ; i|| j| in many styles now offered for your approval. A Walk-Over & ; Boot Shop il j| 226 Market St. FLOWER SPECIALS For Saturday Regular Price Our Price Carnations SI.OO 00<? Easter Lilies $3.00 J. .. .$2.00 Calla Lilies $3.00 $2.00 Cyclamen SI.OO 50<* Roses $3.00 $2.00 Flowers direct from our green houses to 'you „ Every Flower Fresh Cut Keeney's Cut Rate Flower Shop 810 NORTH THIRD ST. Auto Delivery Half Price to a Few Lucky Women We have talked Winter styles—we ttfcve been selling winter styles— j I are practically sold out in fact. Just a few Coats, Suits and Dresses re j main. These will go out this week to a few lucky women at consider- I | ably leg? than half price. I Spring Coats, Suits and Dresses —astonishing styles are arriving daily— I am truly proud of my spring selection. We are now ready to show ! you exclusive suit styles and you will not find another half ciosion like the suit of your selection. COATS —only the latest creations of Fifth Ave. DRESSES—in snappy styles. SKIRTS—of the latest novelties and plain. WAISTS—a display of much richness. Our prices are moderate enough to suit the most meager purse and j you can save money by selecting your spring outfit now. Our sales force will be pleased to show you—and you will not be obli- ! gated to buy. SATURDAY SPECIALS 25 Serge Spring Dresses, value $17.50; specially priced for Saturday 20 Stlk Spring Dresses, values from sls to S3O; specially priced'for Saturday SIO.OO to I"" so 30 Silk Novelty Skirts, values $7.50; specially priced for Saturday, 6. - 50 Saves In Raying 19 North Save, to Fitting £ ThM St. FRIDAY EVENING, HXKRXSBURG TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 16, 1917. < gagement of Miss Katherine Page and I Charles Nelth was announced. Kefreshments were served to Miss Madeline Ritter, Miss Anna Ross, Miss j Ethel Batdorf, Miss Katherine Page, Ralph Page, Charles Neith, Robert Ross, Mr. Finfrock. Mrs. Margaret Woodslde and Mrs. Harry Page. COLO.MAI, DAMES COXTIUUL'TE The Dauphin county committee of the Colonial Dames'of America, in session yesterday a_t the home of the chairman, Mrs. Marlln E. Olmsted, voted to con tribute S6O to the Red Cross fund, and the check was immediately sent to the local headquarters. ATTEND HOUSEPARTY Miss Martha Davis Bullitt and Wil liam Cleveland Hicks, of Ridgway, Bellevue, left to-day for Hagerstown, Md„ to attend the houseparty of the St. James school, over the week-end. Mr. Hicks is an alumnus of this school. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS GIVING DINNERS ! BEFORE ASSEMBLY Bishop and Mrs. Darlington 1 and Edward J. Stackpolc, Jr., Are Hosts of the Evening The second of Uie assemblies will be I held this evening In Masonic Temple, and as it is so near l,ent, theve will be a large attendance. The patronesses ; will be Mrs. Philip T. Meredith, Mrs. Walter P. M&guire, Mrs. Robert M. Rutherford and Mrs. Richard V. McKay. On the committee of arrangements are Henry B. Bent. George S. Comstock, Jr., I Carl B. Ely, Henderson Gilbert. Vance jC, McCormiek and Frank A. Robblns, I Jr. I Prior to the dance Bishop and Mrs. .lames Henry Darlington are giving a dinner at their residence, .121 North Front street, in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Quincey Bent, of Steelton. Colors of white, violet and purple will prevail in the appointments, with 'a unique arangement of spring flow i ers. The guests include Mrs. Marlin K. j Olmsted. Mr. and Mrs. Kdgar Munson, |of Williamsporti Captain and Mrs. i Charles Clement, of Sunbury; Mr. and Mrs. William K. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCreath, Dr. and Mrs. George Preston Mains, Miss Anne McCormiek, Miss Elizabeth Bailey, Miss Myrvinne Eeason, Miss Eleanor Darlington, George Stewart, Jr., of Shippeneburg: Vance McCormiek, Samuel Fleming, Daniel Herr, Dr. George Motlitt and Mr. Trail. With tlie Younger Folk* Another dinner prior to the assembly will be givjjn by Edward J. Stackpole, Jr., at the Stackpole residence, 1825 North Front street. The appointments j will be of yellow with roses and mlg i nonette in the centerpiece. The guests will include Mr. and Mrs. John C. Her- I man. Miss Frances Bailey, Miss Emma j Bailey, Miss Hazel King, of New York; I Miss Sarah F. Hastings, Miss Margaret jR. Kennedy, of Chambersburg; Miss I Susanna Fleming, Jackson H. Boyd, ! Theodore E. Seeleye, R. Boone Abbott, j Richard Knibloe and Paxton Roberts. Miss Glenn to Speak Before the Commonweal Miss Helen Glenn, Supervisor of the Mothers' Assistant Fund of Pennsyl vania, will address the Commonweal Club on Monday evening, Feb. 19, at 7.4 5 in the J. Y. Boyd Hall of the Y. W. C. A. The subject of the lecture is, "The Woman Movement." Miss Glenn has had wide and successful ex perionce in dealing with women and her many perplexing problems. The lecture promises to be rich in valu able and practical information on this interesting topic and the Club extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend. The lecture will be followed by classes in first aid and current events for members only. JOSEPII-LEWIS BETROTH Ali Miss Tillie Basel) entertained infor mally at dinner last evening at her home, 210 Haris street, to announce the engagement of Miss Bertha Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lewis, of Philadelphia, to Theodore Joseph, of this city, a former resident of New York. Mr. Lewis is one of the younger busines men cf Harisburg, and a partner of "The Wonder Store." FRED MOI'RV'S BIRTHDAY Mrs. Harry Parsons, of 135 Sassa frass street, gave a Valentine party in celebration of the seventh birthday of her nephew, l'red Moury, yesterday, with the following guests in attend ance: Francis Moury, Robert Moury, Albert Moury, Harry Gates, Thelma Herman, George Herman, Fred Moury. Mrs. D. A. Moury, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herman. Valentine ef fects were used in decorating and in the favors. Other Social on Page V I ' I I Walnut Chips A combination of walnuts, sugar and butter. Quite Snappy Special For To-morrow* lb. Messimer's Thlril St., at UrlgK* I \ Quality COHGAS' Service What Gorgaa Milken, (iorgHs UuirnDttM GORGAS' Creme Lilas Is the Highest Attainment in Toilet Creams I Its purity—delicacy and free dom from grease and irritat ing ingredients makes it adaptable to the most sensi- I tive skin. | It penetrates the pores—dis solves and removes the ob structions that cause erup tions. Keeps the Skin Soft and Velvety in Rough Weather the jar GORGAS DRUG STORES 1 N. T!ilr<l St. and I'cnna. Station THE STORY LADY COMES TOMORROW Children Will Have Free Story Hour Willi Evening Lecture For Grownups y./-*v IP 4 k ■ ■ ■: Sfe ; "? it Miss Lucille Corbet. I lilldren from all over the city, pub lic, private and parochial schools, will crowd tlie Technical High school audi torium to-morrow afternoon for the "Story Hour," from 3.13 to 4.30 o'clock, Riven by Miss Lucille Oorbett, of Pitts burgh, under the direction of the Story Telling: League. This Is absolutely free, and is just another instance of what the league in this city is dong for the pleasure and prolit of the younger element. In the evening at 8 o'clock Miss Cor bett will lecture on "The Art of Story Telling," giving many numbers in cos tume, and at the close answering ques tions which may suggest themselves during her talk to the older audi ence. She has been so successful in both her literary work and story telling be cause she knows all about the indi viduals who are her story actors, the plants, vegetables, flowers, fairies, gnomes and birds, .as well as children, that she is able to please the kiddies, and the grown-ups with her wonder tales. George Washington Fete of Sunday School Class Class number 10 of State Street U. B. Sunday school was entertained at a George Washington party last even ing, at the home of the teacher, Mrs. Miller Mailey, 1111 Green street. Games, recitations by Miss Katliryn Boltz, and contests were enjoyed by the guests. Refreshments were served to Miss Alary Bechtel, Miss Anna I.indsey, Miss Naomi Spangler, Miss Marie Gerhart, Miss Mary Martin, Miss Anna McClena ghari. Miss Ethel Grove, Miss Ruth Fulton, Miss Tuvilla Jacobs, Miss Laura Inhoff, of Donnelly's Mills; Miss Anna Snyder, Miss Kathryn Boltz, Miss Verna Zimmerman, Miss Ruth Runkle, Miss Margaret Ankerbrandt, Miss Eliz abeth Ankerbrandt, Miss Anna Yowler, Mrs. S. W. Ankerbrandt, Mrs. Earl Fawber, Mrs. Lillle Bufllngton and Mrs. Miller Mailey. GUESTS or THK DAHLINGTONS Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Munson, of Wtl liamsport, and Captain and Mrs. Charles Clement, of Sunbury, are guests of Bishop and Mrs. James H. Darlington, of 321 North I'ront street. Mrs. Charles D Bailey, of Cottage Ridgo, is home after a little visit in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. James Kinsloe, of Wis consin, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Rambo early in the week. Mrs. Margaret Sefton, of Newport, and Miss Nancy Sefton, of Gettysburg, are visiting Mrs. Samuel F. Dunkle, at Nineteenth and Derry streets. Mrs. J. G. Kennedy, of 412 South Six teenth street, is convalescent after a recent illness. Miss Kathryn First is home from Tonkers, New York, where she visited Mrs. James Alfred Clarke. Ray Yaple entertained the Central lans, of the Central High school, last evening, at his home, 2026 North Third street. Mrs. Theresa King, of the Nissley apartments. North Sixth street, was hostess at a dinner of ten covers last evening. Mrs. A. P. Daron, of 591 Showers street, is visiting her sister, in Hagers town, Md. Miss Mary E. Messersmlth has re turned after a business trip to New York city. Mrs. 11. W. Yeingst has gone home to Mount Holly Springs, after visiting her sister, Mrs. Curtis Chronister, at 1327 Derry street. Mrs. William A. Mcllhenny returned home after attending a reunion at her sister's, Mrs. Charles E. Leippe, 621 Center avenue, Reading. I MJfes Harriet Dunlap has gone home to Pittsburgh, after a short stay among relatives in the West End. ' Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Watson, of Philadelphia, will spend the week-end among old friends in town. Miss Helen Graham, of Toledo, Ohio, is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Martin B. Wilson, of Green street. Mrs. Mervin Thomas, of 439 Hummel street, and Mrs. Curtis Chronister, of 1327 Derry street, attended the funeral of their uncle, Samuel Swlgert, in Car i lisle, Thursday. Oranges ere good fr you cat moro of them. When you order today, ask for Sun biit. They are uniformly good oranges. Sunkislt Uniformly Good Oranges California Frost Growerm Exchange HOSTESS AT TEA THIS AFTERNOON Mrs. Frederick E. Downes En tertains in Honor of Miss 1 I Herman of Carlisle Mr a. Frederick Klliott Dowries was s hostess this afternoon nt tea, from I I to G o'clock, at her home, ISII North Second street, in compliment to Miss I Henrietta Oruy Herman, of Cailisle, her I houso guest. A decorative color schenw of pink prevailed in the drawing room, with daybreak carnations, primroses and narcissus in the flowers, while yellow daffodils, fresia ami pussy willows made attractive decorations f for the tea room. Presiding at the tnble were Mrs. I William Jennings, Airs. John D. Fox, Miss Fanny M. Eby and Mrs. Arthur K. Drown, assisted by Mrs. J Austin Brandt. Mrs. Frederic O. Martin, Mrs. John W. Cowden, Mrs. Joseph lj, Shear er. Jr. and Mrs. William K. Keller. To-morrow afternoon at the same hours, Mrs. Downes will give a becond tea, with Mrs. Howard Market Hoke and Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones pouring:. Assisting will be Mrs. B. Frank Nead, Mrs. George 1* Reed', Mrs. James P. McCullough, Mrs. Charles W. 8011, Miss Kathryn Wharton and Miss Virginia . Downes. 1 Classical Club Presents the Play, "Roman School" The Classical Club of Central High school was entertained last evening by Miss Katlierine Dubbs and Miss Katherine Keene, at the Colonial Country club. The assembly room was decorated in Valentine stye. After the play, entitled "The Roman School" was successfully given by the mem bers, refreshments were served to: Miss Mary Alma Allin, Miss Mar garet Bacon, Miss Laura Bret/., Miss Martha Cresswell, Miss So bra Clark, Miss Mary Elizabeth Detrieh, Miss Katharine Dubbs, Miss Getha High, i Miss Katherine Kelly, Miss Nora Lippi. j Miss Hachel Lightner, Miss Margaret Landis, Miss Louise Johnson, Miss Judith March, Miss Katherine Keene, Miss Evelyn Speakman, Miss Bertha Hogcntogler, William Bretz, Kenneth Downes, Donald Dallman, James Dougherty, Emory Hart man, Frank Witlierow Bernard Wert, Marlin Gelger, Harry Mell, Harold Martz, -Paul Selsam, Mrs. Charles C. Dubbs, Mrs. C. E. L. Keene. Biis Conner and i Daniel Hummelbaugh. WOMEN OF OLIVET HEAR FINE TALK Mrs. Edwin A. Nicodemus Tells Interesting Experiences of Life on the Border The monthly tea of the women of Olivet Presbyterian church was held yesterday afternoon in the social room of the church. An unusual feat ure was a most interesting talk given by Mrs. Edwin A. Nicodemus, who has Just returned after an eight weeks' visit with her husband on the border. Dr. Nicodemus is aid-de-camp of Major General Charles W. Clement. Mrs. Nicodemus displayed interest ing curios and pictures of the Mexican and different phases of the border life. She told thrilling experiences during her stay in that country. She also described the Christmas celebration, telling bow she and several other of the oflleers' wives, including Mrs. Benjamin Kline, wife of the mess ser geant In Troop C; Mrs. Chambers, wife of Lieutenant Chambers, and Mrs. Charles Thomas, wife of Lieu tenant Thomas, made Christmas stock ings and each filled them with gifts for the others, as pop-guns, wheel barrows, and whistles for the men and candy, horns and toy automobiles for the ladies. Love for the Flag Mrs. Nicodemus closed by showing an historical American flag presented to her and evinced her true patriotism by saying, "Never do I feel so guarded as when under the protection of this flag. I like the country there, but I was so happy to get within United States territory that when I espied the Star-Spangled Banner In the American port. I could have kissed it, for the sheer joy of knowing for what it really stands." During her stay in El Paso, she was registered at the Ayers Apart ment. The ladies who attended the tea were: Mrs. Aid Steel, Mrs. George Gelwicks, Miss Myrtle Wagner, Mrs. Charles Himes, Mrs. Harry Shuemak er, Mrs. Harriet. Armstrong, Mrs. Percy Walker, Mrs. Elmer Craver, Mrs. Charles Pass, Mrs. James Stephens, Mrs. Boyd Shartzer, Mrs. Charles Bor der, Miss Augusta Kitzrniller, Mrs. Anciie Greenawalt. Mrs. William Gor gas, Mrs. George Hammaker, Mrs. Eg bert Ayes, Mrs. Harry Weidman, Mrs. Charles Bowman, Mrs. Karl Strausner, Mrs. Jess Boileau. Mrs. -Harry Bom berger and Mrs. W. B. Ogden. Secret Weddings Always Leak Out in Someway I When the noon train for Philadel- I phia pulled out of the Harrisburg sta ; tion last Saturday it carried among i the passengers. Miss Helen K. Swei , garet and Murray M. Washburn, who i were on the important mission of mar | riage and eluding their friends by 1 the way. The wedding ceremony per formed in the Quaker City was to have been kept a secret until next July, when the couple expected to start housekeeping, but some way, as it al ways will, the news leaked out. When the happy bridegroom arrived at the Pennsylvania Railroad drafting room where he is assistant to the chief file clerk, he was given a royal reception and plans are under way for a real reception. The bride is a daughter of John F. Sweigert, an employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad and has a host of friends throughout the city. Mr. Washburn is well known in ev ery corner of the city and country roundabout. He is head otiiclal scorer for the City Amateur Basket ball League and general manager of the Hick-a-Tlirift Club Teams of Pine Street Presbyterian Church. He was a well-known athlete while attending the Tech High school, where he grad uated in the class of 1911, and at Get tysburg College, where he attended for one year. MEADE W. C. T. U. ANNIVERSARY The third anniversary of the Meade W. C. T. U. was celebrated in interest ing manner yesterday in the MarUet Street Baptist church, where a large audience gathered. Mrs. Violet Hol lar Bolan, the president, presided, and a Frances Wlllard Memorial was held. Ten new members were added to the roll. The Ladies' The Big Remodeled Store 8-10-12 §buth 4th Street We Advertise the Trutn The Truth Advertises Us Advance Showing of Beautiful Spring Apparel For Women and Misses Never were styles.prettier—never were lines snappier —never were colorings more beautiful than those that predominate in milady's apparel for Spring. 1 his big store's cases arq fairly groaning with gar ments that will be in vogue—come and learn what will predominate. SUITS in poplins, serges, gabardines, velours and other materials, in blues, black, green, tan, gold, rose, rookie, sand and brown $14.08 to $35 COATS in velours, poplins, serges, and novelty weaves, in green, gold, tan, rose, brown, blue and black. s<.{)B to s'-2."> DRESSES—in serges, poplins, silk taffeta, crepe de chine, and Georgette crepe $5.5)8 to $25 #Silk Skirts Much Mack Taffeta Silk Skirls, in plain shades, and beautiful col orings hi stripes anil plaids shades, stripes and plaids Others in serges, velours, worst eds, covert cloth, rajah silk, Bed ford cord, poplins, in plain shades, stripes, checks and plaids *- —J WAISTS—New Spring models in voile, organdy, net, lace, chiffon, Georgette crepe and crepe de chine 85<* to $8.!)8 CENTRAL PUPILS IN CLASS DANCE Class of 1916 Holds Another of! Their Benefit Balls For j Steele Memorial Fund Class 1916 of Central High school held a successful dance last evening in Hanshaw's hall. Valentine decora tions with the class colors, gray and blue, were prominent. Music was fur nished by the Sourbeer orchestra, and I the proceeds swell the Steele Memor ial fund. In attendance were: Miss Nora Bennett, Miss Besse Bennett, Miss Helen Hampton, Miss Marietta Bran yan, Miss Lucetta Tobias, Miss Helen Hoffman, Miss Lenore Smith. Miss Miriam Goshorn, Miss Ruth McCor mlck, Miss Naomi Crownshicld, Miss Hazel Beatty, Miss Mary Schutzen- ' bach, Miss Hazel Hamill, Miss Ruth ' Richards, Miss Rachel May, Miss Eleanor Baxter, Miss Florence Han ning, Miss Josephine Hubler, Miss June Beard, Miss Ethel Jones, Miss Hva cinth Beard, Miss Lillle Roth, Miss Mary Housten, Miss Ethel Fisher, Miss Lillian Koch, Miss Delia Costcllo, Miss Ruth Towsen. Miss Marion Towsen, Miss Mary Jelley, Miss Marie Vogt, Miss Sara Maloney, Miss Lillian Bern lieisel, George Holtzman, Paul Kirby, Paul St. Peter, Theodore Weakley, Ed- BUY SHOES NOW Prices in the Spring Will Go as High as sls Shoe prices are still going up and up. Good Shoes will be as high as sls in a couple of months. We had the foresight to provide for this contingency by buying heavily when prices were down. Now is the time to provide for present and future needs—at the right prices—by buying at Paul's. Note these few of many money-saving items. H $7.50 Blue and Green Kid, $5.00 and $6.00 E. C. Burt and high lace, Louis lieel, dC LaFrance Patent Colt Button; plain toe. Special .. . AA to J* " earl y all $9 90 _ sizes. Special $5.00 Dull Kid Button, plain ~ toe, hand welt; Cuban heel; Black and White Satin Even- B and E widths. *0 Af\ ln K Slippers; f|f| Special 00.4U E. C. Burt Shoes P**.UU $4.00 Vicl Kid Button and Extreme styles In Women's T UI_K +m* h'K ll grade Black and Fancy heel' BplciaP... .. 53.15 Shoes, AAtoD. .. . to PAUL'S STORE j 11N. Fourth Street — N Schmidt's Saturday Specials ! VIOLETS Bunch Z DAFFODILS Z. SCHMIDT Thr - Thirtee^ FLORIST Market Street. ward Hilton, Edward Wallower, Rus sell Hampton, Robert Michael, Uol mont Plank, Charles Polleck, Edward Fair, Thomas Senseman, Clem Kelley, Fred Wible, Lambert Kinch, William Hamer, Harold Astrieh, Harry Holtsi, Leo Kamsky, Louis Detz, Harry Thrush, Leo Kaufman, Paul Hainlng, James Wells. Claude Olewine, Louis Gpldstein, Charles Lingle, Ralph Michener, Arthur Zweifel, Simon Brenner and Harry Wells. RUB RHEUMATIC PAIN RIGHT OUT Don't suffer! Relief comes the moment you apply "St. Jacobs Oil." What's rheumatism? Pain only! Stop drugging! Not one ease in fifty requires internal treatment. Hub the misery right away! Apply sooth ing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil" di rectly upon the "tender spot" and re lief comes instantly. "St. Jacobs Oil" is a harmless rheumatism and sciatica relief which never disappoints and can not burn or discolor the skin. Limber up! Oct a small trial bottle from your druggist, and in just a mo ment you'll be free from rheumatic and sciatica pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling. Don't suffer! "St Jacobs Oil" has relieved millions of rheumatism sufferers In the last half century, and is just as good for sci atica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains and swellings.
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