PARENT-TEACHERS MEET One of the most successful and largely attended parent-teachers' meet ings in the history of Geyer's School, lx>ndonderry township, near Middle town, was held last night. During the evening papers were read by Miss Mar garet Fear and Miss May Geyer; and short addresses were given by J. B. Brubaker, J. H. Kspenshade and Miss Martha Abendschein, teqcher of the .school. Professor W. It. Zimmerman, assistant county superintendent of schools, then spoke on "Teaching Chil dren to Study." Several/musical num bers were given by pupil* of the school. AUTOMOBILE SH'OI,EJf 4 The seven-passenger 1916 model Stu <rebaker automobile owned by Mrs. Anna M. Gross, 1600 Market street, was stolen from the garagi in the rear of her home between 7 o'clock last night and 6.45 this The lock was broken. Two other cars were not dis turbed. hTe license number on the car was 147.552, and the factory num ber 647,733. r.OOD WILL TO MEET AT t P. M. Members of the Good Will Fire Com pany, No. 7. are requested to report at the engineliouse Saturday at 1 o'clock. Kither 'n full uniform or in citizen, dress, to participate in parade. Bloom's Coat, Suit, and Dress Specials With the coming of warm Spring days—the logical dress-up time — we are fortunate in being able to announce the arrival of these hand some Spring Coats. Suits and Dresses, shipped to us direct from the exclusive shops of Fifth avenue. They have come to us for disposal—shipped on consignment really. They are offered you at truly remarkable reductH§s, as these prices will indicate. SPRING COATS— 520.00 values, are now $14.50 SIB.OO values, are now sl2-00 SPRING AND SUMMER SUITS— 530.00 values, are now $19.50 $25.00 values, are now $15.50 SPRING DRESSES— 535.00 values, are now $22.00 $24.00 values, are now $14.50 SILK SKIRTS— 59.00 values, are now $6.50 $7.50 values, are now $5.00 WAIST SPECIALS— In Crepe de Chines, Georgettes. Taffetas. Tub Silks in all the latest handsome shades and color effects, offered at big sav ings for Friday and Saturday morning. — .. To "do our bit" during Saturday's Patriotic demonstration, Bloom's will close at 12.30 for the balance of the day, remaining open Friday evening until 10. Third Street H ' TR° UP 'sL^_ SS J ** Come and Hear the New Records^^ ssss^^®! I 10 Beautiful New 1 VICTOR I RECORDS I J Here are ten good reasons why your home should j £ ; ave a Victrola. Come in and hear them today. jig : GALLI-CURCI CONWAY'S BAND •jg ' Home Sweet Home 74511 Baltimore Centennial March • Jpj , Patrol of the Scouts 18141 J *jHL i SOPHIA BRASLAU VICTOR MILITARY BAND •jS I Love You Truly 64633 It's Not Tour Nationality • /SB" J Honolulu, America Loves J atfr I MABEL GARRISON nJn'o ' I : ! Dixie (with Male Quartet) 64637 REED & HARRISON . L| Somewhere in Dixie • v2iJ| ' Stiver Bay 18232 I W . JOHN M'CORMACK ! J When Irish Eyes Are ORPHEUS QUARTET I W > Smiling: 64631 h re the Black Eyed Susans * > Grow, Tho' I'm Not the J flnj First 18239 * 18 5 CLARENCE WHITEHILL VICTOR MIXED CHORUS ; Take Me Back to Home Gospel Songs No. 3 * jSk J and Mother 64810 Gospel Songs No. 4 3520 J •)£? > Get a Victrola Now. See These Special Outfits Today !f : °S3TS $56.73 °A277S $82.50 °!27?T*105.25 i 1 [ Tlctrola. Style No. . mahogany or Victrola. Stjle No. 10, mahogany Victrola. Style No. 11. mahogany or 1 32 P ric * 150.00. End eighteen i- or oak, price $75.00. and twenty se- oak. price SIOO.OO and twenty-two • leniooa(nine 10-Inch double faced lection* (tan 10-lneh double faced selections (aleren 10-ln. double-faced * .V%' 75c records) of your own choosing. 73c records) of your own chooaing. 75c records) of your own choosing. e Tsrms. 1i.75 caah for the records Terms. $7.60 cash for the reoords Terms. 19.25 cash for the records e FK i and $5.00 per month for the at- ard $5.00 per month for the ma- and $5.00 per month for the ma- • JgSj chine; first payment la $0 days. chins; first payment in 80 days. chine; first payment In SO daya. J ! J. H. TROUP ifSpl i MUSIC HOUSE fll'Jfe : roup Bldg. 15 S. Market Sq. \ J J : Store Closes at 12.30 Saturday Noon 1 I i,..iiiinnm"""l"i'"i ■ ^ >... THURSDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG OSBh TELEGRAPH APRIL 19, 1917. Railroad Notes The annual dance of the Motive Power Athletic Association will be held to-night at Winterdale Hall. The sale of tickets indicates a large crowd. There will be an exhibition dance, prize wastz and other special features. The Philadelphia and Reading rail way announce a Sunday excursion to New York. Harrisburgers are mak ing these one-day trips quite popu lar. Jerry Selders, freight flagman on the Pennsylvania railroad, who has been off duty on account of illness, has returned to work on the Middle divi sion. Superintendent N. W. Smith of the Middle division, of the Pennsylvania railroad, was in Harrisburg last even ing. Members of the Friendship and Co operative Club went to Altoona to day to attend the big entertainment of the Altoona branch to be held to night. George Ellinger is lining up the railroad division fo.- the big parade on Saturday. There will be six bands. H. S. Grove, freight conductor on the Pennsy, Is oft duty on account of Illness. RAILROAD RUMBLES VETS TO RETIRE; LONG IN SERVICE Ten Pennsy Employes to Quit Active Service; One Shop man Is Inventor Ten employes of the Pennsylvania railroad in the Altoona shops will be retired at the close of the work this month. Six will be placed on the roll of honor because of their reaching the age of 70 years. Four retire owing to ill health. Included in the list recommended to be retired are Jacob D. Goodman, foreman at eastbound repair tracks; Jesse 1... Moore, Charles C. T. Wilson, James F. Barry, Martin Osche, Ma thias Greiner, Christian D. Fauth. Abram Rhodes, Charles A. Smith and Enos R. Rideour, Hollidaysburg. all shopmen. Charles C. T. Willson will be retired by reason of his reaching the age lim it, having observed his 70th anniver sary on April 11. He completes a service of forty-six consecutive years in the Pennsy employ. Veteran Inventor Mr. Willson is an inventor of abil ity and now holds several government patents on box car devices. He per fected the Willson drop door rigging for hooper cars and exhibits a minia ture'model of his patent at his home. The drop door rigging differs from the present hopper car drop doors in that the load is emptied clear of the tracks instead of over the tracks. The doors are controlled by self locking levers and possess the necessary qual ities of simplicity in operation and in strength. Mr. Willson is also working on an other invention known as a journal box self oiler. The box consists of reversible bearings that can be insert ed in any method with the oiling fa cilities greatly improved over present journal boxes. "Jack" Searfauss Gives Shad Dinner at Moose Home John A. Searfauss, chief caller on the Philadelphia division of the Penn sylvania railroad, and a leading mem ber of Harrisburg lodge. No. 107, Loyal Order of Moose, was 39 years old yesterday. In honor of the event he gave a shad dinner last night at the Moose home, Third and Foister streets. The event was a memorable one and was attended by many guests. As an entertainer "Jack," as he is better known, is always a big success and last night proved a jolly host. He was the recipient of many congratula tions. tHiring yesterday post cards and letters of congratulation came from all over the State and from friends throughout the United States. SYSTEM SHOOT TO TARE PLACE HERE Pcnnsy Winners in East and West Matches Decide Cham pionship April 28 Important trapshooting contests in the Pennsylvania Railroad System championships are scheduled for this and next week. Chairman C. W. Hall of the general athletic committee,"has sent out notices from Altoona for the various divisions covering all sports. Harrisburg will get the big event on Saturday. April 28. It will be staged on the grounds at Sixth and Division streets. Arrangements are now being made by Joseph Brown, trainmaster on the Philadelphia division; and Sup ervisor Clarence 55. Moore, of the Phil adelphia Division Trapshooting Asso ciation. At Philadelphia to-morrow the con *esl w "' * or Eastern District, and the shoot will be between teams representing the Philadelphia Termi nal Division, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wilmington Kailroad, New Jer se2L v ' s ' on and Philadelphia General Office. Big Shoot nt Pitonim Shooters of the Western district will also have an important event at Pitcairn. The teams will represent I entral. Eastern Pennsylvania and \\ estern Pennsylvania divisions. winners of the Eastern and \\estern districts will shoot for the system championship in this city, Sat urday, April 28. The contests start at - o clock in the afternoon. In all shoots each contestant will be allowed 50 targets free. Ten men will be the maximum number on each team, and the Ave highest scores will count. Old Time Target Shoot The big shoot in this city will bring | to Harrisburg many experts from all over the Pennsylvania Railroad sys tem and arrangements have been made for a regular old time target shoot after the championship contest is finished. The local team that lost two weeks ago in an elimination con test will compete again with a team from Altoona Foundry. /Ammunition and targets wil be supplied by the local committee. Standing of the Crews HARRISBURG SIDE Philadelphia Division ll5 crew to go first after 4 o'clock; 108, 103 121. 125, 120, 102. 105. Fireman for 102. Conductors for 103, 120. Flagman for 125. Brakcmen for 115, 108. Engineers up: S. Steffy, Yeater, Keane, Lemaus. Gray, Wenrick, Gable] Martin, McGowan, Sellers, Black, A! K. Stoffy, Dolby, Speas. Firemen up: Arney, Walters. Zoll, Waldon. Wenrich, Grimwood. Shimp, T,utz, Brynesser. Swartz, Eckman Weader. Everhart, Hoffman, Bower sox. Moore. Brakeman up: Dougherty. Middle Division Middle division crews, with the 217 crew to go first aftre 1 k p. m., 215, 225, 113, 31,20, 17. 23, 15, 18. Engineers for 17. Firemen for 23. Conductors for 23. Engineers up, Kline, Buckwalter, Tettemer, Snyder, Rensel, Leppard, As per. Firemen up: Reeder. Neff, Kill heffer, Orr Bitting, Raney, Tiffery Jr. Conductors up: Coup, Dottrow, Klotz. Helbish, Leonard. Brakemen up: Fleck. Hemming er. Farleman, D. T„. Sweger. Camp bell, Doyle, Jr., Myers. Yard Crews—Engineers up: Runk le. Wise. Watts, Sieber. Cleland. Good man, Harling, Sayford. Watson, Beckwith. Machamer, Gibbons. Cless, Yinger. Stamer, Morrison, Monroe, Feas. Kantz, Wagner. Firemen up: Bmaw, Zeigler, Smith, Vuchity. Rodenhaver. Black, G. K. Smith, Howe, Dunbar. Rolbe, Hassler, Spahr. Charles, McCormick. Otstot, Bryan. Lawrence, Sheaffer. Kliner, Wiehello, Dearolf, Stine, Paul, Ross, Cocklin. Engineers for 36. 60. Firemen for 12, 10, 60. PASSEXGER DEPARTMENT Middle Division-— Extra enginemen at 12.01 p. m.: G. G. Keiser. S. H. Alexander. W. D. McDougal. F. McC. Buck. R. E. Crum. O. L,. Miller, D. Keane. R. M. Crane, I* Sparver. O. Taylor, H. L. Robley, J. Crimmel, T. D. Crane. Enginemen for: 25. 19, 17, 601, 15. Middle Division —Extra firemen up at 12.01 p. m.: W. O. Bealor. C. W. AVinand. F. Dysinger. H. O. Hartzel, H. D. Bowman, H. M. Cornpropst, X. G. Gates. E. E. Koller. Firemen for: 25. 601. Philadelphia Division Extra en ginemen un at 12.01 p. m.: B. F. Uppi. A. Hall. V. C. Gibbons. C. R. Osmond. W. W. Crisswell. H. W. Gll lums. M. Pleam. Enginemen for: None. One Phila delnhia crew here. Philadelphia Division —Extra fire men up at 12.01 p. m.: M. G. Shaff ner. A. I* Floyd. J. M. White. Firemen for: 22. One Philadelphia crew here. The 21 crew to go first after 2.15 p. m.: 1, 22. 7, 19, 14. 9, 3. 15, 12, 51, 54. 62. 69. 70. 64. 58. 60. 68. Engineers for: 55. 62. 1. Firemen for: 51, 55, 62, 64, 69, 1, 3, 7, 19. 22. Conductors for: 55. 60. 19. Flagmen for: 55. 12. 21. Brakemen for: 54. 55, 62, 64, 69. 70. 1, 9. 12. 14, 15, 21. Engineers up: Deardorf. Griffith, lackey. Massimore, Bowman, Kauf man, Hoffman, Little, Bonawitz, Bord ner. Bilig, Barnhart. Firemen up: Durborow. Hienaman, Pnyder, Snader, Hiesey, Bitting, Kin derman. Wynn, Rhover, Buffington, Fuhrman. Kirtland. Marks, Smith. Conductors up: Wise. Hetrick. Brakemen up: Stutzman, Parr, Shuff. Spangler, Wahlay. Fasus, Dutery. Newell. Filbert, Pell, Sieg fried. Householder, Shipe, Koons, Riv ers, Fasich, Shultz. EXOLA SIDE Philadelphia Division—2ls crew to go first after 3.45.: 207, 202, 225, 211, 201, 231. Engineers for 213. Firemen for 213. 202. • Brakemen for 02, 25. Flagmen up: Kline. Brakemen up: Redmond. ENOLA SIDE Middle DKision—2 46 crew to go first after 11 a. m.: 239, 216, 101, 117. 118, 105, 111. 112, 102. Engineers for 118. Firemen for 101, 112. Conductors for 101. Engineers up: Kling. Smith. Bran yon, Bretz. KaufTman. Reese, Anthony, Nuemyer, Rider. Hill. Firemen up: Brandt. Hinkle, Reed, Backenstoe, Murray, Books, Sellers, Jacobs, Tetter and Rice. Engineer* for: let 108, 112, no. Firemen (or: Sad 108, 3rd J 4 *. Junk Pile Pays Mayor's Salary A little deal In junk has netted Spokane enough money to more than pay the salary of its mayor for a | This Store of Lower Prices Is Brimming Full of Spring-; ; time's Most Attractive Merchandise, and Hundreds of - | Harrisburg's Thrifty Housekeepers Will Be on Hand to < ; Take Advantage of the Handsome Offerings ► ? This store will be closed after 12.30 P. M., Saturday, to en- IVlllf 6 < * I able us to take part in the Patriotic Demonstration. Friday AIAWV* U VUUO " livening the store will remain open until 9 P. M. Large Assortment Fancy and < ; Dress Cottons ► Excellent Values in New Spring Fabrics • "J!" .""a m ' y. Zfplijr Gingham*. tine quality. 32 I'lnln Vo|lf, 40 Incite* wide, ilrrrt I'rrslnn l.ami* 2,1 c In. h- wide. *trl„c. check* and ?a' P' ll '®" intpNt noveltifN nt mperlul priors. " nlte I oplliiM Ific lo 125 c . Spoft Nklrtlnicn 2Tc Colored I'onicer Mnen, nil color*, Wlilte OrjcnnrilcN 25c stripe Tl*aue*, in ecellent a**ort- " linen Snltln*. nil 25c < r nent, toe coiorN. Mpoclnl prior*. lulinn Henri Shrunk SulllnK, 18c Novell.v Colics In Mtrlpc and cm- IVtcr Thompsou l.lnon. ftpcclnl \>w Spoil Voiles 2.% c broldered de*l|tn prices. Nr „ vollen, check nnd *trlpe, 25c ► Latest Novelties in Dress Trimmings, Km^i d :l.; , d e ; r ; h p ;: k ."Xul'pHce: < k Buttons etc. A " " npn auitlnit, *peclnl price*. < ' * White ,>lndra* 17c and "Ke ' B, S lk |rt"" d | "T 1 '! - SOMtl,c,,e Chiffon. black nnd color*. Gabardine nl lla*ket Weave., 25c ► Pei-o" KiJlce'VlraTil, black 'and'colore. Kilennlve ahowtaK of but lon*. (repp for I. ml 1.-*' Underwear, Fmiey I'ulsley Ornnmonts. Pearl Button*, complete n.ssort ment; 12 lie. 15c, 17e anil 22c 4 ► ■ Braid Ornament*. Staple. Fancy and tldd Shape*. | B jnmn clicck*. ..10c. and 15c ' ► 11 rr ** bUck \ew color* nnd *hape* In Celluloid nimlty Stripe and ( heck, . TaMMCIn, black, color*, Mlver nnd nn ' "i'"""' 12V4c, 15c and 17c i ► sold. New lllack Ittitton*. all nly.cn nnd I k Silver nnd Gold llrnltl. nliapc*. i ► Silver nnd (>old l.nees. XPH Novelties In llress nnd Wnlsl TTL TVT . _ C!IK- TL-i. I Silver nnd tiolil Cloth. Buttons. 1 116 INeW OIIKS 1 licit 4 All at Very Low Prices Spring Mode. Demand < ► Special Offerings in * NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS A omplete showing of the <1 ► Black and Colors ' latest weaves in both plain and ■ ► ... . t , s DlacK an f t M \° i IOrB fancy silks in all the desirable < Wool Datiste. I shepherd Cheek*. Colors. Storm Serises. I ... . u ... • . Silk nnd Wool Crepea. I c _ i ► Urnnlte Cloth*. I I Mohnlr Sport Sklrtlnti*. >ew Sport Silk*. AT I \ I*Sl'Alil,Y l.tlW PRICES Wnnhahle Striped Sblrtlnß Silk*. * \ "-J fJenritette t'repe* ► Wonderful Millinery Purchases From .. r ✓ Sntln Mnl*li Me**allne*. y Silk and Wool Poplin*. 7VT 1 9 T ♦ J Natural Kern Shantuiiß Pongee. 4 ; New Yorks Largest _ _ _ bite W nnhnhle Satin llabutal. . : Millinery House ; At Vnusninlly I.ow Priws j ' 1500 Untrimmed, Trimmed and < Sport Hats SPECIAL NOTICE < in Black, and spring's newest colorings, including Brown, Art Needle Work < \ Navy, Purple, Copenhagen, Army Blue, Old Rose. The Department shapes shown are among the smartest and most becoming of AH kind* of head* in COLOR* YOU 4 ► the season, including medium and large sizes in Mushroom, ,T <" BC " 1 for thc ork that i* ► Basin and straight-brim Sailor effects, etc. ► The Newest Hat Trimmings including all Fancies, Bands, sllo(> nnd r „, S1 „ lt Pll i ß i rr , i y Wings, Ostrich and Paradise Ornaments, Flowers, Wreaths seed. iride*ccit. cut cia*. and Ribbons, in all colors and widths, etc. China and Japanese Noveltlea 4 j ► in Bead*. ► AT LOWER-THAN-ELSEWHERE PRICES AT VERY LOW PniCBS i i l/SN SOUTTER'S i, ►f| O lc to 25c Department Store ' IVK DEMKTMEHT JJ Where Every Day Is Bargain Day [ 215 Market St. Opposite Courthouse; IHUPMQBILE I Preferred For From the battle of cylinders, the Hupmobile has emerged the champion four. It has won not only over other fours. Its phenomenal pulling power MUI has outclassed sixes, eights, even twelves. iliiilili illlii U For two years proof has been plentiful. It is daily grtven anew. By actual demonstration. By owners In everyday use. By records like those made in the 20,000-mile Capital-to-Capital Tour. Many times performance has brought the Hupmobile preference over cars that cost more, or have more cylinders. Ilffl|!|||||| I The new Hupmobile is the same splendid performer. In sand, in mud, llitiliilillwlll on the hills, it will add new chapters to Hupmobile history. Over and over again it will demonstrate the value of Hupmobile quality. |H 111 || I QUALITY HIC;HI:k THAN N'EED UK For quality is still first with us. That quality which begets long life and u- We know our motor is better than need be. So much better Indeed, that |||||l|||||||jl|{j other manufacturers call It fit for a $3,000 car. This very quality, followed for a long period of years on the same principles of simplicity in design (which means not how many parts but how few) gives the Hupmobile that her itage of long life and endurance which it most rightfuly deserves. SALES CORP. I 103 MARKET ST. HARRISBURG, PA. year, says the Spokane Chronicle. After lying useless on the river bank for several years, a big steel arch, replaced by the concrete span of the Monroe street bridge, was sold for ♦ 5,087.75. The price—$21.50 a ton-? is considerably more than the steel cost when It went Into the bridge. 11
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