8 PERSONAL AND BANQUET SOLDIERS HOME FROM TEXAS Salem Brotherhood Invites Representatives From Re formed Churches The Salem Brotherhood of the Re formed Salem Church, Third and Chest nut streets, has arranged a reception Bnd banquet for the soldier boys of all the Reformed Churches who are Just home from border duty. The event will thle place Monday evening, March 12. in the church, with patriotic music and talks from the following ministers: The Rev. Dr. Ellis N. Kremer, of the Reformed Salem Church; the Rev. Harry Nelson Bass ler, Second Reformed; the Rev. G. W. Hartman, St. John's; the Rev. Homer S. May. of the Fourth Reformed; the Rev. W. R. Hartzell, of Penbrook and the Rev. William Hayette, of Steelton. W. R. Houser will act as toastmaster. Over a hundred people will be present. The committee of arrangements In cludes Dr. Prank F. D. Reckord, chair man; W. R. Houser, Percy E. Patton, Leßoy J. Hagerling, J. William Bow man. The soldiers who will be honor guests are: Chaplain, the Rev. Harry Nelson Bassler; Lieutenant Charles W. Thomas, Sergeant Major Leroy Crist; Sergeant John Spanglcr; Sergeant Samuel W. Shelton, Corporal Benjamin Cline, Privates Ira Ensinger, James D. Green, .Harry Deale Henry Cocklin. Paul A. ICurzenknable, Jacob W. Hagey, Edward Cornathan, Jay Bretz, Gordon Cassatt, Daniel Crozler and Herbert Burgoon. |p§g® Sold In 2, 5, 10. 23 and 50 lb. cotton btfa and in 1, 2 and 5 lb. cartons. Sugar makes cereals tastier and more wholesome, A Franklin Sugar for entry cse Granulated, Dainty Lumps, Pow- J Candy Specials Murphys A cocoanut cream rolled in j cinnamon. A delicious confec tion. 25<? lb. Patty Straws A candy straw filled with choco late. Delicately flavored with mint. 250 lb. Messimer's Third St., at Briggs Bell Parcel Post | Phone Prepaid 1 SWEET VIOLETS, 35c a Bunch ROSES & CARNATIONS,7Sc aDoz. SPRING FLOWERS, 50c a Doz. Frrah Cut Daily Krout Our Mew Cum Iter laud Grceohoimen. ALWAYS POPULAR P KICKS KEENEY'S FLOWER SHOP 810 NORTH THIRD STREET t Unusual Shoe Clearance There is much talk about higher Shoe prices in the spring. It's a fact that prices WILL be much higher. There's only one way to avoid the higher prices. That is to BUY NOW! We offer below a few of the unusual bargains to be found in our store for this week. Com pare prices. Edwin C. Burt and LaFrance Shoes for Women—patent colt only —selling regularly at $5 and $6 are <£9 Qf| and Qfi specially priced for this week, at "P6.3U OO.C/U > Women's $4.50' gun metal, Women's $4 Button, vici Kid. button, Goodyear welt, plain ctviiov,- . toe, stylish heel; specially stjlish, most all sizes, priced •> specially priced Q Ckfi "Off for this week , s . Brown Kid and $7.50 Novelty Boots for spring Calr, high lace, very stylish wear; blue and green kid i?f e rA T, he re sular price is leathers, high Louis heels. sb.so. I'or • Q/\ This week this week <P*r.i7U only 00./U "PAUL'S IK 11 NORTH FOURTH STREET FRIDAY EVENING, HARRISBURQ TELEGRAPH MARCH 9, 1917. Two of the June Brides Busy With Preparations It is generally conceded that ideal time for a wedding is and al though that lovely month with its sunshine and roses seems far from March with its winds and snow, the brides-to-be are finding the time nil too short for their preparations. It was announced yesterday that Miss Janet Sawyer, daughter of the He v. Ho'llin Alger lawyer, rector of tit. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal church will marry Karl Woffgang I.emoko on June 14 in the church. Mr. Lemcke is connected with the Bethlehem Steel Company in South Bethlehem and will reside there with his bride. Miss Helen Goodwin Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hammond, 1609 North Front street, will wed Charles Everard Childs of Philadelphia, in June. The bride-elect who completed her education at the Oldsfleld School, Glencoe, Md., was popular In athletics with the school basketball team. She is quite a famous tennis player and holds several championship cups. Mr. Childs, a ,jon of Mr. and Mrs. Lowrle Childs, of Omaha, Nebraska, is with the Mldvale Steel Company. State Public Charities Want Local Organization The Public Charities Association of Pennsylvania, which !s holding the ex hibit on Feeblemindedness in the Hun ter Building, Walnut street, for ten days, is anxious to form a branch of the Association in Harrisburg. Work can be done much more efficiently if there is a local organization and the membership dues need not be more than a dollar a year. Those interested may get further in formation from Mrs. Edward Biddle or Mrs. James I. Chamberlin. The object of the Public Charities Association of Pennsylvania is to as sist all who need work or help in nny way, and if various parts of the state establish branches, quicker aid may be sent to cases which may not come be fore the attention of the general board for some time, if ever. CROCHET CLUB MEETING Miss Alice Straub, 1211 Penn street, was hostess for the B. B. Crochet Club last evening. The guests included Mrs. J. P. Banmiller, Mrs. M. S. Och, Mrs. J. R. Runkle, Mrs. A. S. Banmiller, Misses Marguerite Banmiller, Rosa Nonn, Ella Wilson, Elsie Nonn, Cecelia Fornwald, Agnes Fornwald, Gertoide Stopf and Kathryn Logan. TEA AT COLONIAL CLIB The usual Saturday afternoon tea will be held at the Colonial Country Club with Mrs. Charles 11. Hunter pre siding at the table, assisted by the Ladies' Advisory Board. In the even ing there will be informal dancing for members of the club. LONG SOUTHERN TRIP Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lelter and chil dren, Clara and Robert 'Lelter are homo after an extended southern trip. They visited Mrs. Leiter's sis ter. Mrs. B. J. Crouse, in Orange Will, Fla., after a brief stay in Richmond, Va. After sightseeing trips in St. Au gustine, Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach and Palatka they started . for home, stopping on the way to attend the inauguration of President Wilsoh in Washington. / \ Easter Specials My late return from my New York buying trip caught me with limited newspaper space in which to tell of the handsome Easter Specials being featured at Bloom's. Coats, Suits and Drestes. Silk Skirts and Petticoats, each one representing extraordinary val ______________ FOIt SATURDAY ONLY Bloom's ttt NORTH THIRD STREET N I j DR. B. S. BEHNEY ] DENTAL SURGEON j has established temporary offices at | 1317 N. Second St.. Harrisburg, Pa. I Bell Phone 1202-R | WOMEN'S CLASS MEETS AT MANSE The Rev. and Mrs. Homer S. May Hosts For Large Bible Class Last Evening The Women's Bible class of the I'ourth Reformed Church, met last evening at the home of Rev. and TUrs. Homer S. May, 231 North Fifteenth street. The following were among those present: airs. Jacob H. Smith, Mrs. H. A. Hoke, Mrs. J. C. Burkhold- Mrs. J. M. Fritz, Mrs. Ella Belgh, Miss Marion Mohler, Mrs. George Trull inger, Mrs. Heffner, Mrs. Annetta Bufllngton, Mrs. Anna Gill, Mrs. Wil liam Douple, Mrs. Catharine Graham, Mrs. Pauline Ferry, Mrs. Mabel Cassel, Mrs. Addison Goodfellow,, Mrs. H. L Rlttle, Mrs. Elizabeth Kittle, Mrs. Os car C. Beachley, Mrs. Paul H. Rey nolds, Mrs. Speicher, Mrs. Emma Hoff man, Mrs. H. A. Trossile, Mrs. Luclnda Duller, Mrs. H. 8. Rex, Mrs. G. O. Sar \is, Mrs. Milton S. Kline, Miss Mary E. Kell, Mrs. Clark L. Tschup, Mrs. Geo. Sangree, Mrs. J. C. Potter, Mrs. Frank A. Wagner, Mrs. Dallas Wolf, Mrs. trank Bomgardner. Mrs. H. W. Al bright, Harry Longenecker, Mrs. Mary E. Heverling, Esther GUI, William and Walter Rlttle, and the Rev. and Mrs. Homer S. May. The class is planning work for the after-Laster days and for the autumn months. A number of new members have recently joined the class. The officers are: President, Mrs. Herman Ring; vice-president, Mrs. Addison Goodfellow; secretary, Mrs. George L Sarvls; treasurer, Mrs. H. A. Hoke; chairman devotional committee, Mrs. George Trulllnger; social committee, Mrs. O. C. Beachley; membership, Mrs. H. S. May; building fund, Mrs. Dallas Wolf; teacliw. the Rev. Homer Skyles May. EMBROIDERY CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. FRANK M'COItMICK Members of the Thursday Embroid ery Club spent yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Frank McCormick, at her I home, 234 C North Sixth street. Re freshments followed sewing and chat. A decorative color scheme of pink I prevailed with hyacinths in the (low ers. In attendance were Mrs. Martin Herner, Mrs. B. F. Minnich, Mrs. Frank Faust, Mrs. E. K. Frazer, Mrs. Emma Crist, Mrs. J. H. Kreamer, Mrs. Harvey Klaer, Mrs. A. S. Williams and Mrs. Mary Kauffman. TALK OX OCR NATIVE TREES The Natural History Society will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the Flag Room of the State Library, when Professor John F. Kob will give an illustrated talk on "Our Native Trees." Every one interested is privileged to attend. Edgar H. Forney, of Tltusville, was in the city yesterday on busines. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Carter, of Baltimore, were recent guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Morton, of Green street. Mrs. Henry Lipsitt and little son Biliie, of Newport, Pa., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cohen, Sixth and Briggs streets. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Edwards and daughter, Mrs. Luther Randall, of several days early ; in the week with Mr. and Mrs. Homer I G. Watson. Miss Luella Wilson, of Green street, [ has gone to Florida for a fortnight's I stay. Miss. Martha Macbeth, of Trenton, !N. J., and Miss Jean Macbeth, of ! Brooklyn, N. Y., were week-end guests |of Mrs. D. B. Smouse, 1521 State street. Mrs. John H. Weiss and Miss M. Caroline Weiss, of 325 North Front I street, are enjoying a stay in Atlantic I City. Miss Theresa Wharton,of Indianapo j lis, Ind., is stopping for a while with I her aunt, Mrs. William Barclay, of the ! West End. j Mr. and Mrs. Roger Barton, of Cleveland, Ohio, are spending a few I days with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Spencer, of Market street, i Andrew S. McCreath received good ! wishes from a host of friends on his I birthday anniversary yesterday. Miss Agnes Stewart and Miss Pau j line Stewart, of Rochester, N. Y., left j for home this morning after a delight ful visit with Mrs. Newton L. Gordon, I of North Third street. Howard K. Tomkinson, of Balti ! more, is in the city for a brief stay. Richard McDonald, of Pittsburgh, was in town yesterday in the way home from Buffalo and New York I City. -Miss Hazel Rich and Miss Reva ; Rich, of Greene, N. Y., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. Emmctt Miller, of 1914 Bellevue road. Miss Marguerite Glpple, of Peffer street has gone to Florida for an ex ] tended visit. Mrs. John Leib, of North Sixteenth street, has been called to Wilkes- Barre by the death of her brother. Martin Gift, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Copenhagen, of 1804 Derry street, has returned to his home in Pittsburgh. Herbert W. Stroup, of 1513 Derry street, is confined to his home on ac count of illness. Miss Gertrude Heffelllnger and Miss Ruth Heffelfinger, of 120 South Thir teenth street, return-from Washington i to-morrow after a week's stay. Miss Martha Bailey, of 1517 North ] Front street, has resumed her studies at Bryn Mawr College after a brief va cation spent with her parents, Mr. and* Mrs. Edward Bailey. Miss Mildred of High spire, will spend the week-end at her home, 74 7 South Nineteenth street. Mr. and Mrs.Richard Copenhaver, of 1004 Derry street, has returned to his with her parents in Chafcibersburg. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Knisely of the Derry Block apartments, will visit Mr. and Mrs. Eli Ruth, of Highspire, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Glen Gehr, of Allen, Pa., announce the birth of a daughter, Sara Alice Gehr, Tuesday, March 6, 1917. Mrs. Gehr was formerly Miss >.ina Webbert. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Womer, of 618 Schuylkill street, announce the birth of a son, Foster Francis Womer. Mrs Womer was formerly Miss Lucretla | Holstine, of this city, j Mr. and Mrs. Arthur K. Reed, of Baltimore, former Harrisburgers, an nounce the birth of a daughter, Sara Randall Reed, Monday, March 5, 1917. Young's Orchestra of Baltimore will pla ya return engagement for dancing at Winterdale, Saturday even ing, March 10, Bto 11.30. A big treat to hear these colored men sing and I play string instruments. 25c for ladies and 50c for men.—Advertisement. The Silver Anniversary of Rebekah Lodge, 247 The twenty-fifth anniversary exer cises of Susanna Rebekah Lodge, No. 247, I. O. O. F. were largely at tended last evening In the hall at Third and Cumberland streets. Mrs. Mary N. Joslyn, State president, made a fine ad dress, followed by Past President Jane 11. Roberts, of Steelton, and Past Grand Master C. W. Myers. Mr. Myers, who spoke on the progress of Odd Fellowship since Its institution, paid a tribute to the work of Secretary George A. Hollinger and Dr. Charles T. George, treasurer of the local lodge. Mr. Hollinger and Mr. George were elected to their offices twenty-five years ago. Mrs. E. Bertha McKeown, of Susannah Rebekah lodge, Is a candi date for warden of Rebekah Assembly. This is the flrst time that the local lodge has had a member in the field for a State office. Strenuous work in be half of Mrs. McKeown was urged. The election will take ptace March 22. There are eight candidates for the office. Nearly 100 persons attended the an niversary exercises, among members of Miriam Lodge, No. 12, and Evangeline lodge. No. 163, of Steelton. Dinner of Twelve Covers to Baltimore Visitors An interesting social event of the week was a dinner of twelve covers given last evening by Mr. nnd Mrs. Herbert S. Carey of Green, street, in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Edouard Kemper, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Blakeslee, of Washington, D. C., their house guests. The appointments were of green and white, with suggestions of St. Patrick's Day in the centerpiece of white lilacs and fern, the wells of shamrocks and figurines of Irish lads and colleens. Following the dinner cards and music were enjoyed. This evening the Wash ington visitors will bo honor guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Arnold, of State street. WEST FAIRVIEW INSPECTION Company E, of West Fatrview, Fourth District of the First Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves, were inspected last evening by Major R. A. Dill, of Ashley, assisted by Captain Frank Lindsey. The company was in charge of First Lieutenant Curry. Former captain, the Rev. 8. E. Vance, resigned and Second Lieutenant Tenny waa elected captain. Members of Company B, of Harrisburg, were present to wit ness the inspection. Company E .will be in Harrisburg to drill with Com pany B on| Wednesday, March 14. COLONIAL Clil'D PI.ANS The Colonial Country Club elected the following board ot governors last evening: H. W. Stubbs. Arthur H. Bai ley, Redsecker Brlnser, E. J. Stackpole, Sr., and George Shrelner, Sr. The elec tion of officers will take place at the next meeting of the uoard. Plans to increase the niembershlp to the two hundred limit and have a waiting list were discussed, and if they materialize the club will begin exten sive Improvements, Including the addi tion of a grillroom, ballroom, a drive way and an auto parking place. Saturday Specials Sweet Peas AQ~ Violets. • • SCHMIDT FLOEIST 313 Market Street fit ' ' Springtime^ in Springtime In the Shops. The advent of Spring brings with all its pleasures the consciousness that expenses are accumulating and the clever shopper will search for new ap parel that will be both smart and economical. Of course, cheap things— that is, things poorly made and of in adequate materials —and never really economical, but one finds merchandise at absolutely reliable shops, priced very reasonably, and the Walk-Over Boot Shop, 226 Market street, affords such un exampie in a new Spring boot of black Cadet kid which is made with smart French heel and walking sole, and finished with Walk-Over accuracy, and yet sells for just SB.OO. It is a buttoned model, of eight inch height and presents all tlio correct style features as well as being of excellent quality. Prices on Food Products Now that we are all prepared |or an advance of prices on everything an opportunity to buy goods at normal prices sounds like a bargain. The Studebaker Grocery Storo (Mr. George Barnes), Second street, at the cross ing of State, offers an even greater concession though in their Special Blend of cofTee, selling at 32c a lb. for this delightful blend of coffee has been featured at this' store long enough to give it a well-merited place In the homes where quality is demanded first, and in spite of advancing prices the same quality Is maintained at this if Spr ' ec^wear The Woman's Exchange The Shop Individual THIRD ST. AT HERR Birthday Celebration For Miss Mary Shank Miss Mary Shank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Shank, of Camp Hill, had < a jolly birthday party witl\ games and .music preceding an elaßorate sup per. Those present wore the Mlssts Jennie Elsenberger, Christine Kerlin. Mary Kerlin and Annie Alexander, of Enola; the Misses Maude Secrist, Grace Secrlst, Annie Folk, Verna tckes, Catharine Wynn and Mary Shank, Alvin Duncan, Charles Folk, Mylos Secrlst of Camp Hill; George Beck and George Trigger, of Harrisburg; Roy Waltz. Harry Waltz, Earl Waltz and Dewey Eisenbcrger, of Enola: Roy Nltcliman and Harry Baker, ,of Le moyne and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Shank. Mrs. Mary A. Loedy, of 422 Kelker street, is ill with a serious attack of heart trouble. Mrs. Sidney Geary, of 1513 Penn street, entertained the Mystic Em broidery Club yesterday afternoon. LONG LIST OF PENSIONERS Fifty-nine employes of the Penn sylvania Railroad System were retired from active services as of February 1, under the pension regulations, and were placed on the "Roll of Honor." Since the pension plan of this railroad system was inaugurated, on January 1, 1900, a total of 9,962 employes have been retired, of whom 4,82."> are still living, while the sum of $1 3,924,429 has been disbursed in pensions. Witmer, Bair & Witmer _j Walnut Near Second jM Ready For Spring nip Only four weeks until Easter —large stocks 'of choice Spring Garments and more arriving [ An exceptional showing of Spring Suits in Ams *' ie new mater ' a^s afi d colors—tailored, semi iZ&y- tailored, sport and fancy ideas —made up in serge, poiret twill, gabardine, gunny burl, v L7> burella thistledown, mixtures, tweeds. Modish Top Coats A YJim 1L Just a little different—in the new high VY/3v] 11 '• shades for Spring, and for more practical wear wt iMJ ~ * lo ' * 2s ' W-0 to $42.50 IMI v\ M. New Spring Dresses IMI lit t\ For .-ill purposes—taffeta, crepe de chine, ft* J i]l} |\ Georgette, crepe meteor, pongee, Khaki Kool '/Wj >!JJ I IA in all the new shades for Spring. W/Ml : llflfc $16.75,519.75,525,537.50,548.50 V/ MMM ill ■, I ijfjp' TOP SKIRTS for dress and sport wear, J > made up in stunning silks and cloths. I 11 i;| | Ills' New Spring Waists in beautiful color com- II binations, and plain colors. j|y Silk Petticoats, Wool and Silk Sweaters. Witmer, Bair & Witmer same price, while ten pounds are of- I fered for Just $3.00. For the Baliy Have you seen the dear little Dutch ■ bassinets at the Goldsmith Store, [ North Market Square? They are just as cunning as tliey can be with the little wooden wheels, and dainty white ' enamel, and these are just a few of • the lovely nursery appointments , which this store is displaying. There are the standard nursery scales, the | white enamel hampers In both round ' I and square models—some hand-deco ■ | rated in colors and nursery designs • which are particularly attractive— while the baby v trunks of French palm, 1 with their cute little trays for baby 1 garments are just as daiuty and ; pretty as they arc useful and conven ■ ient. ! , ' Tim l.iving Room The name living room means liter ally the room we live In, where we want an atmosphere of rest, harmony " and color—quiet backgrounds, against L which to place our favorite books and I pictures, and some suggestions offer s ed. by the A. B. Tack Wall Paper i Shop, 1216 North Third street, shows ■ how well this shop is prepared to give • such an atmosphere to the living I room. A very lovely paper In a grass ■ cloth effect in soft gray tones with delicate tints of rose and green would be delightful with woodwork in the new Craftsman gray, and hangings of rose silk and a few growing plants In the room would emphasize the beauty of this most pleasing paper. Young People Attend Miss Sara Zarkin's Party Mr. and Mrs. J. Zarkln of 1220 Wal nut street, gavo a birthday party tor their daughter, Miss Sara Zarkln last evening. There were decorations of pink and white and after a delightful social time with games, music and : contests, refreshments were served to the following guests: the Misses Annie | Hlcken, Hilda Abramson, Dorothy Gerber, Mary Gcrber, Dora Harrison, Sara Mlclilovitz, Ellta Katz, Sara Nurlck, Eva Weiner, Rose Silforn, Miriam Bloom, Mollie Katz, Goldla Hollern, Lena Lnnei, Rose Klawansky, Rebecca Klawansky, Fannie Zarkln, Catharine Jaques, Fannie Rlshkln, Annie Rockerford, Dora Tokron and Sara Bloom. Morris Rockerford, Simon Rockerford, Charles Zarkln, Isadore Zarkln, William Hicken, Mr. and Mrs. Hicken, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rockerford. LITTLE DINNER DANCE Miss Neva Rupp gave a little dinner dance last evening at her home, 1715 Forster street, where spring flowers prevailed in the decorations with a centerpiece of sweet peas for the table. Fred McCarroll, of Philadelphia, furnished the music. Those present were Miss Meda Burkey, Miss June LaCompte, of Philadelphia; Miss Lillian Bernlielsel. Miss Neva Rupp, Joseph Corman. Frank Mills, Robert Fohl and Russell Miller. # Saturday Special Imported. Jap. Flower Baskets of Cut Flowers SWEET PEAS, ROSES, L!uy a beautiful flowcrbasket for constant use ami have your Sunday flowers for nothing^ The Berry hill > LOCUST STREET, AT SECOND BCI.L 370>1 "New Things at the Walk-Over Shop" i ! Bei 9 e ~ I the striking new color creation for Spring 11 : *.! j| /F he illustrated i| boot, made up in W. 'jj selected glaze kid- \\ |l. 11 A graceful \l* || |j wave top,' plain * f| vamp and dainty I covered two-and-a- My 'i[ , f quarter-inch heel contribute to the jb graceful lines. Twelve dollars. "See The Windows" t WALK-OVER & BOOT SHOP || 226 Market St. ' !i . . . 'i. Effort to Relieve Valley Railway Co. of Tax Fails Mechanlcsburg, Pd., March 9. —- Members of Borough Council last night made an effort to relieve the Valley Railways Company from the payment of the $1,200 tax provided for in the company's franchise ordi nance. The company's friends in council; unable to repeal the franchise ordinance, decided to make an at tempt to withdraw the suits instituted for the purpose of collecting the amount of the franchise tax. A reso lution withdrawing the suit was pre sented in council last night, but no vote was taken, council adjourning until next Monday evening. TO ELIMINATE GRADE CROSSINGS Application will be made to the State Public Service Commission by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for permission to eliminate the prosent grade crossing over Its tracks on Lnuck's Mill road in Sprlngetsbury township. York county, and the one over the Windsor street road In Spring Garden townrhlp, same county. The company will request permission to construct a bridge at a point between these grade crossings. The public hearing on this application will bo held in the rooms of the comniisison March 21, at 9.30 a. m. Mrs. Don F. Manahan, of Jefferson street, was hostess to the ladles of the Thursday Dolley Club this week.
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