2 NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S SUBURBS MECHANICSBURG'S BIG MASS MEETING Illustrated Lecture, Speeches and Music in Aid of Red Cross Cause Mcehanlcsburg. Pa., March 29.—Last evening a monster mass meeting under the auspices of the Red Cross Society demonstrated the patriotism of Me ihanlcsburg people, in Franklin Hall, where every inch of available space was Occupied. It was probably the largest gathering of its kind ever hew here. This place has not been caught napping In the patriotic movements of the day and was among the foremost towns of the valley in the Red Cross work. Elaborate decorations of the national colors prevailed in the hall, which were under the direction of R. W. Hurst. Gills, who are members of the C. O. B. B. Club, acted as uyhers, dressed as Red Cross nurses, with Mrs. Ralph Murama as director. The Singer Band and a chorus under the direction of M. E. Anderson furnished music. With the Rev. If. Hall Sharp presid ing the following persons spoke and were enthusiastically applauded: The Rev. E. C. B. Castle, the Rev. R. F. Mc- Clean, H. E. Payne, of Scranton, rep resenting the G. A. R.: R. H. Thomas, 3rd, a member of the machine gun company: John Fox Weiss, of Harris burg. and Jackson Ilerr Boyd, of the Americav Ambulance Field Service Corps, recently in France, who gave an illustrated lecture of great interest. In behalf of the local Red Cross Society the sum of $232.50 was subscribed In a short time and forty-three new mem bers were added to the roll. GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED Marietta, Pa.. March 29.—Mr. and Mrs. John K. Jackson are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with all the children present. They were married by the Rev. W. S. Keys, of the United Brethren Church, at Columbia. The veteran groom is a retired em ploye of the Pennsylvania railroad and a veteran of the Civil.War. The family is widely known as a musical organi zation. having spent several seasons at Cape May and other places. V. M. C. A. TAG DAV Waynesboro. Pa.. March 29.—Sixty eight girls will aid the boys' depart ment of the T. M. C. A. on tag day on Saturday. Dreaded an Operation More Than Anything § Tried Fruitola and Traxo and Has Never Since Been Troubled ivith Gall Stones Mrs. Mary E. Franse, whose address is West Point, Nebr., Box 411, has written to the Pinus laboratories a very strong endorsement of Fruitola and Traxo. "About ten years ago I was about to undergo an operation lor gall stones when 1 heard of your medicine. Dreading an operation above everything, I determined to try Frult °'a an<l Traxo and have never been sorry I did so, as I have never been troubled with p:ill stones since." ' '- ■"'BP* Fruitola and Traxo are compounded *i iVHI from the original Kdsall formulas at the Pinus laboratories in Monticello, i>- ■* 111., and can be purchased in drug i-i ''s*. stores; a doctor's prescription is not necessary. Fruitola is a pure fruit oil MRS. MARY E. FRANSE that acts as an intestinal lubricant and disintegrates the hardened par ticles that cause so much suffering, discharging the accumulated waste to the sufferer's intense relief. One dose Is usually sufficient to indicate its efficacy. Traxo is a tonic-alterative that is most effective to rebuild and restore the weakened, rundown system. A booklet of special interest to those who suffer from stomach trouble can be obtained by writing to the Pinus Laboratories, Monticello, Illinois. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Bureau of Informa tion has now direct connection with the Bell and Dial telephone service: Ask for BELL 716 or DIAL 2161 April Ist Moving Time If you are going to move you will want your electric lights on when you get to the new location. In order to give our customers prompt service we ask you to Notify Us in Advance what changes you desire made, so that you will not be inconvenienced. Call 4000 and be sure to give us both your new and old address. Harrisburg Light & Power Company THURSDAY EVENING.. HXRRISBURG ifiSfa TELEOR3LPB MARCH 29, 1917. ~ • ; -i. : - v • New Station Will Be Built at Juniata Bridge Duncannon, Pa., March 29. The Pennsylvania Railroad is making prep arations for the building of a new station at Juiriata Bridge. Stone from the walls of the Lower Red Barn is being used for the foundation work. The Red Barn, one of the most familiar landmarks of the country, was recently torn down by the Pennsy. Juniata Bridge Is one of the best patronized summer stations along main line. Each year an increasing number of people spend the summer along the river near the station. Many of these people work in Harrisburg and commute each day. ORDERED TO JOIN" COMMAND New Bloomfield, Pa„ March 29.—Pri vate James Shearer, of Company D. First Pennsylvania infantry, United States National Guard, whose home is here, received orders to report to his company headquarters yesterday morn ing at 7 o'clock. Mr. Shearer is a son of the late ex-Sheriff Henry C. Shearer. He was with his company on the Texas border last summer and has spent the winter here since his discharge. | Wandered to Hotel Stable; Cared For by Proprietor Shippensburg. Pa., March 29. "Bill" is one of the largest bull dogs in the Keystone State. He dropped into Shippensburg one hot summer afternoon after a long tramp over the country, and found a home at the stables of the Sherman House. Here he became one of the best watch dogs at night, though an amiable compan ion by day, and has been taught to be of considerable use to his master. Proprietor McGaw, of the hotel, took over "Bill" and completely trans formed him from a tramp into a use ful canine. One of the more intelli gent things "Bill" does for his master is the banking. Mr. McGaw places the money inside the pass book, puts the book into the big canine's mouth and off runs • Bill" to the bank, a block away. He can open the front door of the bank, and once inside rises on his hind feet, poking his nose with the bank book into the receiving teller's window. After entries are made the bank official returns the book to the dog. which returns the same to his owner. When Sliippensburg firemen parade "BHl" invariably heads them, carry ing a heavy fireman's axe in his mas sive jaws. Recent Deaths in Central Pennsylvania itynrNiioro—Mrs. Ann Louise Duck ett, widow of Dr. Richard Jacob Duck ett, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. \V. Boteler, here yesterday. She was 64 years old and is survived by two daughters. Mrs. H. C. Grove, of Breathedville, Md„ and Mrs. Bote ler. of Waynesboro. Marietta— Mlß. William A. Kellen berger, aged 67, died at Mt. Pleasant. Her husband, seven children, nineteen grandchildren, one greatgrandchild and a brother survive. HlKhmoint—John Gladfelter, aged 67. died from a stroke Tuesday night. He was a farmer and gardener and one of the best known men in this section. He is survived by his wife, four sons and a number of brothers and sisters. FLAG FOR COt'HTHOI'SE Waynesboro. Pa.. March 29.—The Woman's Relief Corps, 'this place, has secured contributions sufficient for the purchase of a large flag to be placed on the court house at Chambersburg. SUBURBAN NOTES HUMMKLSTOWN" Young People's Day will be observed in the Reformed Church on Sunday, April 1, Special services will be held morning and evening and sermons will be preached by the Re'v. Dr. H. M. J. Klein, of Lancaster. A large flock of wild geese flew over the town, traveling in a northeasterly direction. W. L, Pike was elected president of the Athletic Association for the coming summer; James Youtz, vice president; Harry Hummel, secretary, and Uriah L> Balsbaugli, treasurer. The Methodist congregation will be supplied by a Dickinson student during the coming year, as the Rev. Meixell was not returned to Hummels town at the Methodist conference at Philadelphia. A birthday party was held on Wed nesday evening at the home of Cecil Clark, in honor of his 10th birthdav, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Clark. The following schoolmates were in attendance: Harry Brantner, lister Fromm, Paul Blouch, Edward Land is, Alfred M'Call, Anna Barclay, Lois and Dorothy Oakum, Mary Pat rick, Joseph Wolaver, Agnes Breck enmaker. Miriam and Caroline Bur ridge, Phyllis Blackburn. Mildred and Emma Clark, Elizabeth Hummel, Violet Seibert, Bertha Rhoads, Mae Kreiser, Letia Rhoads, Leta Lingle, Sara Bender, Mae Boyer, Wilbur Proctor, John and Edwin Hoerner, Edward Landis, Behney Buser, Wil lard Clark. Miss Pearl Blackburn as. sisted Mrs. Clark in entertaining the children. Mrs. Frank Hummel was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Daniel Cassel, of I-ancaster, on Sunday. Miss Sarah Henderson was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Grass, at Steelton on Sunday. Mrs. Serena Miller and Mrs. Knabe, of Harrisburg, spent Thursday with their brother, Samuel Kautz, and family. Miss Virginia Fox is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Gay, at Philadelphia. DAUPHIN' Mr. and Mrs. E. Flowers, of Steel ton. were guests of Miss Emma Ballets on Sunday. Miss Amy Walker, of Steelton, was the week-end guest of Mrs. J. E. Wil liams. Mrs. Katharine Stare, of Baltimore, spent several days with her sister, Mrs. Howard McElwee. Roy Walker was home from Dur ham over Sunday. • Mrs. Wilbur Cummings and chil dren. of Millersburg, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Pof fenberger. , Nimrod Smith returned on Wednes nesday from a two weeks' trip to Florida. Mrs. Ralph Lutz Is visiting the Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Lutz, at East Green ville. Pa. Mrs. Emanuel Feaser has returned from a visit to her son, William Feaser, at Cove. Communion services will be held In the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, the Rev. R. F. Stirling, the pastor, in charge. Preparatory serv ices will be held on Friday evening. Miss Mary Pleiger, who was operated upon for apepndlcltls at the Harrisburg Hospital several weeks ago. has re turned to her home at Frantzvllle Heights. The sewing class taught by Miss Mar garet Brooks will hold a sale and home-bake at Miss Brooks' residence on Saturday, April 7. George Gingerlch and family mov-' ed to Canada on Tuesday. Recruits Are Joining Machine Gun Company Ijemoyne, Pa., March 29. —Since Cap tain Ralph C. Crow, ( of the Machine Gun company of the Eighth regiment, with headquarters In the flrehouse. Issued a call for recruits some have signed, but many more are needed to bring this company up to war strength. Captain Crow urges that young men enlist at once. night a section of the company went to New Cumberland In an effort to enlist men and to-night a section, with a truck, will Journey to Mechanics burg for the same purpose. To-mor row a drill for the recruits will be held Mid another next Wednesday evening. Measurements for clothing for the "rookies" will be taken to morrow night. The regular drill for the company will be held next Mon day night. , MITE SOCIETY ENTERTAINED Dauphin, Pa., March 29.—0n Tues day evening: the Mite Society of the Presbyterian Church was entertained by Mrs. J. I). AI. Reed and Mrs. H. M. Reed at their home in Eric street. After the regular business meeting a social time, with music and refresh ments, was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Deibler, Mr. ..nd Mrs. Free man E. Oerberich, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam P. Reed, Mrs. Netta Llebengood, of Harrisburg; Mrs. Jennie Hickernell, Mrs. Blanch Robinson. Mrs. Warren Boughner, Miss Margaret Brooks, Miss Lucy Novinger, of Harrisburg; Miss Bertha Sellers, Miss Anne Miller, Miss Annie M. Webner. Miss Ruth Deibler, Miss Ethel R. Forney, Miss Sabra I Clark, Charles E. Shaffer, Norman | Brooks, Wellington Deibler, Russell Reed, Air. and Mrs. J. D. M. Reed and 1 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed. ANNOUNCE lIIRTII OF SON Dauphin. Pa., March 2 9.—Mr. and Mrs. George R. Uarman, of South Erie street, announce the birth of a son, George Edward, on Sunday, Marcli 25. Mrs. Garman was formerly Miss Frances Peck, of Edgewood. MRS. ELIZA ARNSBERGER DIES Dillsburg, Pa., March 2 9.—Mrs. Eliza Arnsberger, aged 82 years, died at her home in West Church street yesterday morning after an illness of nearly six months. She was the widow of Daniel Arnsberger, a veteran of the Civil War, and she was one of those whose pension was increased Janu ary 1. 1917. She was a member of the Dillsburg Lutheran Church. She is survived by five sons and three daugh ters: Charles, of Carlisle; William, of York; John, of SJkesville, Md.; Henry, of near York Springs; James, ofc Dills burg; Clara, at home; Mrs. Edward Mooreliead, of Gardners, and Mrs. John Darr, of near Dillsburg; also two sisters. Airs. Kate Spaugler and Mrs. Mary Speck, both of Dillsburg. SIXTEEN GET DEGREE New Bloomfield, Pa., March 29. Mackinaw I.odge No. 3SO, 1. O. O. F., conferred the second degree on sixteen candidates at their hall. These visitors were present: Harry Shellehamer, of City Ix>dge No. 201. of Harrisburg; E. C. Bufßngton, J. C. Manning, A. C. Carnes, J. W. Baker, of Newport Lodge No. 102; Ralph Hench, Arthur Gray, William Henry, llarrv Orth, George Shrelfler and W. J. Grenoble, of Blain Dodge No. 706. • SHIRK WILL PROBATED Lebanon. Pa., March 29. Yester day the will of the late Howard C. Shirk, of this city, was probated. It disposes of an estate estimated at $300,000, which is divided between his widow and two sisters, Miss Hattie Shirk, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Carrie Baker, of Williamsport. Mrs. Shirk is given outright the contents of the Shirk mansion, which is valued at $50,000, and the home itself for life, or so long: as she remains unmarried. 28-30-32 N Will Hold a Very Special Sale of Three Hundred Which were obtained greatly under price while buying dresses for the usual lines which we have prepared for the current season. CJ Otving to the extensive business we have given our manufacturers, they felt they were obliged to lend an effort to us to hold this sale. If There are a great many who ivait for Schleisners dress sales, knowing that they are of the extra ordinary sort and always offer especially fine opportunities to procure distinctive dresses that ordinarily bring high prices at very moderate prices. And because the variety in this event is so large—comprising fine models for evening, afternoon, street and sports wear —in almost any shade one could desire—the sale will be ve'ry much more in- x teresting. This is the most extensive assortment of very fine dresses we've assembled for a special event and there are so many models (too many to give details) we shall group them in the following manner: Values Range From $15.00 to $49.75 Special Prices Are: . $10.90 ■ $12.50 $15.00 $18.50 $25.00 $29.75 An idea of the extent of the selection may be gathered from the following list of materials and colors: Taffeta Serges > Pearl Gray Crepe Meteor Wool Jersey Beige Black Georgette With Taffeta Shadow Lawn Green Hague Blue Qk. Crepe de Chine Gold Navy Apple Green Chartreuse No Mail or C. O. D. Orders. None Reserved. COURT DECISION HELPS MT. HOLLY Judge Sadler Holds That Bor ough Can Borrow $20,000 For Improvements Carlisle, Pa., March 29. —in a special opinion filed here, Judge Sadler holds that 'the borough of Mount Holly Springs comes under the provisions of the borough code of 1915, and that the act supersedes the old special law of 187S, under which the town was in corporated. The decision marks the culmination of a discussion extending over a period of some years and paves the way for municipal Improvements on a large scale. Under the old act thfe borrowing power of the town was placed at S2OO and no debt over this amount could be contacted. By the decision the town can issue bonds to two per cent, of the assessed valuation and raise, up wards of $20,000, which will be used for street repair, bridge building and similar features. News Items of Interest in Central Pennsylvania Clinmbersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Jo seph Solenberger quietly celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wed ding at their home here yesterday. Dinner was served their children, ex cept one son, J. Harvey, prothonotary, of Franklin county, -who is ill. Itnzlelon. When the miners of the Lehigh field receive their next wages their pay envelopes will be bigger than at any time in the last six months, ow ing to steadier time they have worktyi the past few weeks, and to better ear supply. Wllkes-Barre. When fire started in a building adjoining -her home yes terday, Mrs. Joseph Majikes, 49, step ped to the front door of "Rer home. When she saw the flames she dropped dead. Lebanon. A movement was in augurated here yesterday for the 1918 meetins of the State Camp, Patriotic Order Sons o£ America, in Lebanon. All the city and county camps are identified with the move, which in cludes plans for sending 600 men to Wilkes-Barre next August. Allen town. Lieutenant James Cossarides, of the Greek army, is here in an effort to raise a regiment of Greek fighting men from among those of his countrymen who are residents of Eastern Pennsylvania. Pine Grove. Mrs. Lydia Fidler, aged 86, fell on n flight of stairs at her home. She suffered two fractures Of the left arm. Shenandoah. Frank Sadusky, 21 years old. was so badly squeezed be tween cars at Weston Colliery that fatal results are feared. . FACTORV HAXDS X'EEDED Marietta, Pa., March 29.—Neumann arid Mayer Company, of Philadelphia, which is improving the factory pur chased from the Fulweiler estate here, arc in need of twenty-five more hands. EIGHT GEXERATIO.NS OX FARM Marietta. Pa., March 29.—Eight gen erations of Rissers have been reared on the farm that Jacob O. Rlsser, of Mount Joy township, transferred to hts son Amos, and who has assumed pos session. The present owner's grand father's greatgrandfather bought it from the Penns over 200 years ago. The land is in an excellent state of cultivation and the buildings on it are in good order. NEW BLOOMFIELD IMPROVEMENTS Addition to High School, New Coal Sheds and Grain Eleva tor This Spring New Bloom field, Pa., March 29. G. W. Garber, merchant, will install a SOO-gallon gasoline tank under the pavement in front of his store. Tressler Brothers, proprietors of the Perry County Bending Works, will put in a coal yard this spring. Several of the buildings near the street will be removed and. large scales be put in where the buildings stand. The long lumber shed will be used for a coal shed with cement floors so that the coal will be kept clean and dry. They also purpose putting on a large automobile truck for delivering coal and lumber. Garber & Co., grain and coal deal ers, will make extensive improvements to their plant this spring. They will erect a combined coal and grain ele vator on the south side of their pres ent plant, which will be 26 by 28 feet and 40 fe'et high. It will have a capac. Ity of 20,000 bushels of grain. The School Board has perfected plants, subject to approval of the State school authorities, to erect a school building in front of the present school building to the south, 28 by 40 feet, and two stories high. It will contain one large room on the second floor for the High school and two rooms on the first floor for class rooms. The lower grades will be in the old building. At present there is only a two-year high school course, but with the new ad dition there will be a four-year course. Miss Swartz Hostess to Her Sunday School Class Mechanicsburg, Pa., March 29. — Miss S. Edith Swartz was hostess Tuesday evening at her home in East Main street for her Sunday school class in the Church of God, of which* she is president, and the teacher, Mrs. Morris K. Sultzaberger. A large rep resentation of the class was present, and spent a delightful evening with music and social chat. As ft compli ment to Miss Swartz, a bunch of Jonquils and a corsage bouquet of pink sweet peas and violets was presented to her by the class members. launch eon was served io (he guests, among whom were: Mrs. M. K. Sultzaberger, Mrs. 13. L. C. Baer, Mrs. M. 10. Ander son. Mrs. S. C. Donson, Mrs. D. 1.. Lairil. .Mrs. George Guswiler, Mrs. J. A. Railing, Mrs. Stella Wolf, Mrs. Dietz, Mrs. Ira Getz, 1 Mrs. Arthur Zeigler, Mrs. Clarence Baker, Mrs. Edith McKinle.v, Mrs. Charles Getz, Mrs. Spangler, Mrs. Dale Trego. Mrs. M. Frysingev, Mrs. Adeline Fagen, Mrs. Jacob Weaver, Mrs. Wag oner, Mrs. R. N. Biddle, Mrs. Whit man, Mrs. S. N. Mutch, Mrs. Charles Matthew, Mrs. George Fishel, Mrs. Clayton Boyer, Mrs. George Meloy, Mrs. Samuel Keller, Mrs. C. H. Smith, Mrs. W. H. Trimmer, Mrs. J. W.'Mil ler, Mrs. Willis Seaman, of Patterson, N. J.; Miss Anna Elcock, Miss Ida Weber, Miss Carrie Hersliman, Miss Edith Williams, Miss Ellen Swartz, Miss Sue Swartz and Miss Edith Swartz. Assisting in the entertainment of the guests were: Miss Hattie Hop ple. Mrs. E. A. Burnett and Miss Maude Williamson. TOY BALLOON IS FOUND IN FIELD Started in West Virginia Town and Travels Into Perry County Duncannon, Pa., March 29.—Ouylei T. Clouser, of Mahanoy Ridge, near this place, has what iv believed to be the record story for the travels of a toy balloon. Mr. Clouser while In a field near his home saw a huge speck on the horizon grow gradually larger until the object of curiosity dropped at his feet. Investigation proved it to bt a small balloon of the ordinary toy variety. It bore a note with the ad dress of the sender given as the Gry phone Club, Moundsvllle, W. Va., and the date of its ascension one week earlier than when it fell. The note and the deflated balToon were returned to the senders. The question that is bothering Mr. Clouser is: If the balloon came all that distance what circuitous route did It take to consume an entire week in the trip? PASTOR SHOLIj REAPPOINTED Duncannon, Pa., March 29. Mem bers of the Methodist Church are con gratulating one another on the return of their pastor, the Kev. W. W. Sholl, for another year. He has been reap pointed by the Methodist Conference. This is the fifth year of his pastorate. During that time he has inaugurated plans and brought to perfection many things for the betterment of church work. The interior of the church has been renovated and a pipe organ in stalled during the past five years. NOTED MINISTERS TO PREACH Mechanicsburg. Pa., March 29.—Ow ing to the transfer of the Rev. .T. J. Resh, of the Methodist Episcopal Church here, to Clearfield. Pa., the pul pit of the local church will be cou pied on next Sunday by the Rev* Dr. Prince, of Carlisle, one of the ablest ministers of the conference, and on Easter Sunday the Rev. Dr. M. K. Swartz. the new superintendent of tha Harrisburg District, will preach, the sermon. BIG ESTATE DIVIDED V Waynesboro, Pa.. March 29.—Yester day the will of the late Daniel Web ster Hess was probated in the office of the Register of Wills. By the terms of the will Mr. Hess'-widow receives the residence and $16,000 in cash abso lutely. The residue of the estate is to be converted into cash and divided equally among his surviving children. The estate is estimated to be worth In the neighborhood of $200,000. FALLS DEAI) FROM BI'GGV Arendtsville, Pa., March 29.—Horace G. Comfort, one of the most prominent residents of town, fell from his buggy yesterday, dying almost instantly. Mr. Comfort was 65 years old, and was returning to his home with his brother in-law when stricken. He was a mem ber of Borough Council and served as secretary of that body since the town was incorporated into a borough. THREE BUILDINGS BURNED Eewistown, Pa., March 29.—Fire of unknown origin last night destroyed three buildings in an alley near St. John's Lutheran Church. One of the burned buildings was occupied by tho Adams Express Company and one horse with harness and wagons were food for the flames. Another of the burned buildings was used as a garage and two automobiles were burned.
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