6 NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S SUBURBS U. E. CONFERENCE OPENS SESSIONS Delegates at East Prospect, ' York County, For Annual Business of Church East Prospect, Pa., March 2. On Wednesday the third session of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the (Jnite& Evangelical Church held several services preliminary to the for mal opening yesterday. The conference is meeting in East Prospect, a York county village, six miles from Wrightsville, the nearest railroad point. The roads being al most impassable and the falling snow making them continually worse, it was with difficulty that the ministers Teached the seat' of the conference. Farmers of the community came to their relief with their six-horse teams, Even then some were compelled to walk. Examinations in church polity, his tory, philosophy, theology and compo sition were held during the day and were conducted by a board of exam iners composed of twenty-five minis ters. There presented themselves as applicants for license to preach the Gospel fourteen young men, as fol lows: A. B. Coleman, Le wist own; Clyde Hewett, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.; Warren King, Laurelton; L. M. Miller, Loganville; C. I. Fuhrman, Middleburg; H. M. Buck, Sonestown; E. K. Yeatts, York; W. W. Shunnon, Berwick; N. F. Douty, Avis; M. W. Dayton, Carlisle; L. E. Teter, Hellam; John Logan, Baltimore, Md.; D. P. Smeltzer, Windsor; W. E. Yingllng, Hanover, jlnd G. C. Cramer, Detroit. In addition to these, twenty men who have preached from one to fo>ur years, took examinations for ad vancement in the orders of.the church. This is the largest number that has appeared before the board for a num ber of years. In the evening a monster missionary WOMAN'S CLUB GIVES TEA Mechanicsburg, Pa., March 2.—An attractive tea was given yesterday af ternoon by the Woman's Club at the home of Miss Catharine Keefer, West Main street. Homemade goodies were served and candy was also on sale. 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CROW WANTS MEN FOR MACHINE GUN COMPANY Has Clean, Sober Lot of Soldier* and Wishes to Maintain Fine Record Made by Eighth Re giment at Mexican Border Lemoyne, Pa., March 2. —"I would like to have twenty West Shore men enlist with the Machine Gun Company of the Efghth Regiment," declared Captain Ralph C. Crow, last night. "The only conditions required from n(en Who wish to enlist is that they do not use intoxicating liquors. Mem bers of this company," Captain Crow continued, "are a clean bunch of fel lows and I am proud of them and wish to retain a record of a sober com pany." The Machine Gun company, accord ing to Captain Crow, wHI remain In Lemoyne for the present, with head quarters in the Lemoyne firehalj. Pre mature plans have It that a temporary building will be erected in the near future in which to store the five truoks rally service wai held under the di rection of the Rev. E. Crumbling, of Lewisburg. The Rev. J. C. Reeeer of Berwick, and the Rev. A. H. irvlne, a veteran minister of York, participated in the devotional exercises. The ad dress was delivered by the Rev. I. R. Dunlap, a missionary to China, now home on furlough. The address was both instructive and inspirational. He spoke of the healing—industrial, so cial, educational, moral and religious —that China needs, and made the declaration that the Gospel heals. The address was closed with an Impas sioned ctppeal for the church to send the Gospel to that faraway land. The Rev. Dr. J. F. Dunlap, a dele gate to the Board of Home and For eign Missions, read the report of the meeting of the board in Baltimore, last October. Enjoyable Entertainment by St Mark's Aid Society Mechanicsburg, Pa., March 2. —A successful and entertaining program was given last evening by St. Mark's Lutheran Aid Society at the home of Mrs. I. G. Hinkel, North Market street. The place was replendent in American flags and a stage was built for fhe occasion. The program fol lows: Vocal duet, Reeves and Lorenzo Stahl; dialogue, "De Pint Wid Pete," Rahter Myers and Fred Wilson; "School in Mother Gooseland," four teen children in costume representing the different characters; piano solo, Miss Dorothy Ross; "The Family Drum Corps," showing a family drill ing for war. Alias Violet Bowman, Henry Wilson, Richard Hinkle, Russcl Dougherty and William DeVenney'; dialogue, "Brighet's Investment," Mis* Violet Bowman, Miss Lulu Coover, William Kaley, Carroll and Arthur Fetzer; living songs and living jplctures illustrated by the following persons, Mrs. Sophia Slyder, Mrs. John Eppley, Miss Margaret Ryan, Mrs. Edwin Nai lor, Miss Catharine Seiffert, Miss Es ther Ryan, Mrs. Mark B. Ibach, Fred Wilson, Miss Leah Knoll, Miss Frances Mumma, Miss Beatrice Heikes, Nor man DeVenney, Miss Mary Ross, Miss Rose Bowman, Miss Ilazel Fink, Miss Ruth Heffelfinger, Herman Trimble and Robert Myers; grand finale. Star Spangled Banner," sung by entire cast. A huge frame was made for the pre sentation of the pictures, forming a novel and beautiful part of the enter tainment. The committee of arrange ments were Miss Lulu Coover, Mrs. I. G. Hinkle and Miss Mary Ross. now the property of the company. Two of these are now stored in the flrehouee and the other throe dis tributed in garages about the town. The first drill of the company slnoe fhe retul-n home will be held next Monday night. The men will drill in the tlrehouse while the weather is in clement, and after that will go out-of d6ors. There are now ten members of the company from the West Shore. The remainder, save a few, are iirom Ilar risburg. Supply Sergeant George A. Dale, of Mt. Union, according to Cap tain Crow, will take p hts residence at Lemoyne. The ofhee of Captain Crow will be loqated in the Lemoyne firehouse for the present. Anyone wishing to enlist is requested to see Captortn Crow here. New Principal Assumes Duties ait Wormleysburg i ! J sft S. H. HETRICK Wormleysburg, Pa., March 2. —S. H. Hetrlck, of Selinsgrove, has recently assumed the duties of principal of the Wormleysburg High School. He was elected to succeed the Rev. T. H. Mat- I terness, pastor of the St. Matthew's Reformed Church at Enola. Mr. Het rlck. Tvas formerly connected with the' schools at Cando, N. D., prior to going | to Selinsgrove. Pennsylvania Couples Married at Hagerstown Hagerstown, Md., March 2. Miss Charlotte L. Enders and William F. Handshaw, both of Harrlsburg, weie married at the parsonage of St. Mark's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Dr. J. William Ott. Miss Zella V. Helm, of Shady Grove, Pa., and Elmer W. Grosh, Waynesboro, Pa., were married by the Rev. Victor Miller. Miss Veronica M. Laliberte, of Hagerstown, Md., and Edward I. Mar tin, of Greencastle, Pa., were married on Wednesday at Williamsport, this county, by the Rev. W. L. Murray. After a trip to New York they will live at Greencastle. Miss Bertha Mays and Arthur Pultz, both of Cornwall, Pa., were married on Thursday at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church by the Rev. J. Edward Harms. I Marriage licenses were issued here Ito the following: Thomas Nicholson and Bertha M. Fink, of Altoona, Pa.; I J. Henry Rotz and Iva Pennell, both of Chambersburg, Pa.; Carl V. Klrk nesser and Olga T. Orendorf, both of Middletown, Pa. FIRE CHIEF'S APPOINTMENTS Halifax, Pa.,. March 2. Fire Chief W. J. Jury, and Assistant W. E. Rtrt ter, of the Halifax fire company have made these appointments for the year: Fire alarm, John Cooper and Charles Westfall; nozzle men, Walter Rutter, Lloyd E. Matter, Sam. W. Koppen haver, V. B. Fetterhoff, Albert Pottiger and Frank Pottiger; hose nffen, Dr. F. C. Smith, Harvey Mattie, C. M. Rich ter, Albert Bowman, Charles Bressler. A. F. Ertders and C. C. Baker; plug men, Byrod, P. C. Fox, R. F. Lan dis, H. S. Potter, John C. Miller and H. O. Chubb; ladder and hook men, C. C. Metzgar, Ryan Bressler, H. R. Brubaker, B. F. Helsler, C- R. Shope, Ross Zimmerman, John Forney, I. F. Chubb, W. C. Helsler and Amos Dun kel. DINES SOLDIERS Chambersburg, Pa., March 2. — Last evening the Chamber of Commerce and cltlsenß of the town gave a ban-, quet to Company C, Eighth Pennsyl vania Infantry, which returned from El Paso, Texas, on Sunday and was mustered out of Federal service on' Wednesday evening. The dinner was in the Trust Company dining hall and was served by the women of Trinity Lutheran Church. John W. Hoke and Captain John C. Gerbig, former com mander of company made addresses, and the response was made by Major Lester H. Huber. of the Eighth regi ment. MHS. SUSAN HORNFFIUS I*KS Mount Joy, Pa., March 2.—Mrs. Su •an Hornifius, wife of George Horni fln*. who for over fifty years has been fhe leading confectioner of Elizabeth town, died on Wednesday at the age of 77 years. She was one of the best lifnown women of the town. She had planned to retire from the confection ery business, the transfer to go over to the new proprietor to-day. Besides her husband, four children survive. SAVINGS ASSOCIATION PLYANS Lerhoyne, Pa., March 2.—A meeting of the West Shore Building and Sav ings Association will be held in the Lemoyne Trust Company building on Monday evening. Two directors from each town will be elected at this meet ing. The association plans to locate the main office In the Lemoyne Trust Company building and to have an of fice In each town. TALK ON "PERSIA" Mechanicsburg, Pa., March 2.—This evening a talk on Persia will be given by the Rev. Norman L. Euwer, acting president of Irving CoHege, to mem bers of the Businessmen's League at the league house in East Main street. A social feature will follow fhe talk. F. S. Mumma is president of the league and George W. Owen, secre tary. LANDIS FAMILY RECNTION Marietta, March 2.—Members of the Landis family, one of the largest that hold annuarl reunions, have decided to hold their reunion this year at Lltitz Sprint* of August *. This reunion will Mark the 200 th anniversary of the arrival of the flfwt LawHs family in 'Lancaster county. GOOD ROADS MOVE IN JUNIATA COUNTY Public Meeting at East Water ford to Organize Association to Link Great Highways Mifflintown, Pa.. March 2.—A public meeting at East Waterford, Juniata I 1 county, next-week will have as its pur- |1 pose the organization of a Good Roads Association, the main object being the 1 building of a connecting link between ] the Lincoln Highway and the William Penn Highway, starting at Franklin < county and coming via Dry Run, Con cord, Blair's Mills, East Waterford, ' Honey Grove, Spruce ,Hlll and Port 1 Royal. A large delegation from Franklin county is expected. Mechanicsburg Red Cross ' Branch Receives Charter ; Mechanicsburg, Pa., .March 2. —Yes- ■ terday the Mechanicsburg branch of i; the Red Cross Society received Its j charter and wqrk for the United States |, army has begun in earnest. A num- l. ber of patriotic Women continued to ' hand in their names for membership'' and the organization is a live one..|' Following are the officers: President, Mrs. Alice S. Mauck; vice-presidents, I Mrs. George S. Comstpck, Mrs. Robert i H. Thomas, Jr., Mrs. A. E. Sieber, Mrs. Norman L. Euwer, Mrs. R. A. De- , Frehm, Miss Margaret Blackbucn, Mrs. Morris K. Sultzaberger and Mrs. George Fulton; secretary, Mrs*- John 1 Wllmer Happer; treasurer. Mrs. Wil liam D. Lerch. PREPARING tTO OPEN PIPES Halifax. Pa., March 2. Members of the Halifax Water Company held a meeting on Tuesday night and paid off all bills for labor. The company de cided to Begin work as soon as pos sible in digging up and opening the pipe line between Peters Mountain and the reservoir, it having been' frozen for some time. FARMER SERIOUSLY lIURT Rawllnsvllle, Pa., March 2. —While carrying a basket of oats from the loft of his barn yesterday, Charles Handle fell a distance of fifteen feet and was badly injured. He is hurt internally atd partially paralyzed. MT. JOY MINISTER RESIGNS Marietta, Pa., March 2. The Rev. Lewis C. Morrison, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, of Mount Joy, has resigned and gone to North Carolina. He will be suceeeded at Mount Joy'by the Rev. Henry D. Speakman, of Jer sey Shore. This Tremendous Value Taking the Town by Storm. Again Friday and Saturday WOMEN'S SHOE PRICES Regular *tyfish shoes at' less than present s3™ More Pairs Women's $2.50 to $4.00 s 4 .°° , Bifm Shoes at $1.95 a Pair I Values ma f I f MI MIB Includes the very bst styles in plain and novelty patterns. High lace, button and English models in wonderful variety of styles far beyond de scription. Better hurry here as there is only a limited supply of these shoes—but plenty for Friday and Saturday. Jtf m jf B day evening Also a special I wfr ti!l 10 * > < low pricc sale °* Xgmhm/T urn s fHAVC < mcn ' a ' boys ' ZlAWmil mltt t and girls' foot we*r - II SUBURBAN PERSONALS MXLLERSTOWN Charles Kepner, of Altoona, spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. John Ward. Mrs. W. H. Leedy, of Chambersburg, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Re bok. - Miss Annie Crable, of Cleveland, Ohio, Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Gable. Mr. and Mrs. James Rotmsley have returned home from Altoona. Miss Hazel Lauver, of McAlllster vtlle, spent a day with Miss Grace Light. Mr. and Mrs. Hall Slautterback, of Lewlßtown, visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Rowe, recently. Mrs. J. C. Kipp Is visiting, her daughter at Harrlsburg. Mrs. Vernon Tabb and baby son, were recent visitors at her former home at Union Furnace. DILLSBUKG J. M. Karns is ill at his home on Second street. Chester Stouffer assumed his duties as assistant bookkeeper of the Dills burg National Bank on. Tuesday. Mrs. William U. Helfrlch, wife of Rev. Helfrlch, of Bath, visited friends 'here Tuesday and Wednesday. The I Rev. and Mrs. Helfrlch have two sons lat Mercersburg preparing for college | Banquet Given in Honor of i Carlisle Company and Band Carlisle, Pa., March 2. Upwards of 400 persons attended a testimonial banquet and reception in honor of the members of Company G and the Eighth Regiment band, the first of a series planned. The affair was under the auspices of the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Guy Carleton Loe, president of that body, presided. Among the speakers were Dr. A. R. Rfceck, pastor of the First Lutheran Church; A. M. Embick, a Civil War •veteran and former member of the Legislature, and the Rev. E. L. Cob leati?, of the First Reformed Church. Captain Rudy and Lieutenants Mc laughlin and Shearer responded to the greetings of the speakers. RESTAURANT CHANGES HANDS Blain, Pa., March 2. The Stum restaurant will change hands on Mon day. George Flickinger of Madison township, Who has bought the business will take charge. LYCEUM ENTERTAINMENT Blain, Pa., March 2. ■ — The fifth and last entertainment of the Lyceum course will be held in the town hall on Saturday evening, March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Winters will be the entertainers. and Mrs. Helfrlch spent several days visiting them there. Donhld Helfrlch, the oldest son is an athlete of more than ordinary ability, and will finish hts work at Mercorsburg this year. He will then take a course at Urslnus and complete his education at Yale law Bchool. The Rev. Helfrlch was pastor of DUlsburg charge Reformed Church nineteen years ago. This was his first pastoral work and after ho left here he went to Bath, where he Is still lo cated. \ DAUPHIN Mrs. Susan Sheets, entertained on Wednesday evening Mrs. M. E. Him melrelch, of Lewisburg; Mrs. D. F. Seller, Mrs. H. I. Gerberlch and Miss Susan Jackson. Miles C. Hummer, teacher of the High School, has handed in his resig nation, which will take effect March 14. Mr. Hummer haa accepted a po- BlUon at HarrlsbuPg as teacher in the public schools. Sylvester Fuhrman, member of Company I, and George Meyers, a member of Company D, Eighth Regi ment, returned from the Mexican border Sunday. Riley Snyder has moved to the Snyder farm in Clark's-valley. Improvements in Telephone Service Made at Newport Newport, Pa., March 2. —The Perry County Telephone and Telegraph Company is contemplating various im provements to its lines throughout the county in order to facilitate service. Inasmuch as the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission has for the pres ent, at least, abandoned its opposition to the company's proposed construc tion of a line from Newport to New Bloomfleld, the company will Btart work on this construction as soon as the weather is fit. The cable, consist ing of fifty wires, formerly carried on poles from the corner of Market otreet and Penn avenue to the central tele phone office in the First National Bank Building, has been put under ground. SERVICES AT BAUGHMAN New Cumberland, Pa., March 2. Regular services will be held in Baugh man Memorial Methodist Church, New Cumberland. In the morning at 10:30 the Rev. T. S. Wilcox will preach on the subject, "The Four Battlements of the Home." STEEI/FON MINISTER TO SPEAK Lemoyne, Pa., March 2. The Rev. G. W. Getz, pastor of the Main Street Church of God, at Steelton, will bo the principal speaker at a reception or the Men's Organized Bible class of the Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. MT. UNION FORMS MASONIC LODGE Men Prominent in Fraternity; l Attend Constitution of No. 688 Mt. Union, Pa., March 2. One off 1 the largost affairs In the history of Mt. Union occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday; afternon when the First Masonlo Lodge of the borough was constituted. The lodge will be known as No. 688. About 160 prominent Masons of the State attended the affair, after which a 6 o'clock banquet was given in th* social room of the Methodist Church,, at which there were 152 plates. L. N. Crum, a prominent merchant i of Mt. Union, is the highest officer o£' the new lodge and acted as toast master. He called upon the following;' prominent State Masons for toasts: Louis A. Watres, Grand Master of Scranton; W. Hartlson Walker, D. D. G. M., of the Twenty-first District, o£J Bellefonte; John A. Perry, Grand Soc-*l retary of Philadelphia; Dr. Howard C.i Frontz, D. D. G. M., of Huntingdon. Clement W. Snyder, Hollldaysburg; I Supt. W. M. Rife, Henry D. Reinera* Charles C. Brewster, James G. Dell,, Rklpl. H. GUbradth, E. M. Green and Charles L. Reed, of Huntingdon; Wm. H. Allen, Downlngtown; John K. Ray.i Tyrone; the Rev. C. F. Wise, Threes Springs; A. H. Evans, Saxton; B.j Franklin Forgeus, Dr. Robert H. Moore, and George S. Womer, Hunt ingdon: Dr. C. A. R. McClaln, and thw Rev. S. S. Carnell, Mt. Union. The new lodge starts with 87 char ter members and has Its hall in tli® new Swope building. An opening cere mony was held in the new hall after' the banquet, which all attended. STOPS HEADACHE, PAIN, NEURALGIA Don't suffer! Get a dime package of Dr. James' Headache Powders. j Tou can clear your head and relieve a dull, splitting or violent throbbing headache in a moment with a Dr. James' Headache Powder. This old time headache relief acts almost magically. Send seine one to the drug store now for a dime package and a few moments after you take a powder you will wonder what became of the headache, neuralgia and pain. Stop | suffering—lt's needless. 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