4 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS REFORMED FOLKS' ANNUAL REUNION Dr. Irvine and Dr. Omwake to Be Principal Speakers at Pen Mar Event The twenty-eighth annual reunion of the Reformed churches of Penn sylvania. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District or Colum bia will be held Thursday, July 19, at Pen Mar. A special car for those attending will leave this city at 7.16 a, m.. going byway of Hagerstown. A program of unusual Interest has been arranged, including the Rev. "William Mann Irvine. Ph. D.. LL. D.. of Mercersburg, and Dr. George Les lie Omwake, of Collegevllle, as the principal speakers, and special mu sic to be furnished by the male oc tet, of York, TTiese features. In addition to other special Interesting Items of the pro gram, will make this reunion prob ably one of the beet attended In the Reformed Circuit of this district. The committee In charge includes: President. Emory L. Coblentz, of Mlddletown, Md.i vice-president. Ephralm Cornman. Washington. D. C.; secretary. M. B. Gibson. York: treasurer, Samuel 8. Brenner, Me chanicsburg; Howard. E. Balr, Han over: the Rev. John L. Barnhart, B. D.. Baltimore, Md.; W. C. Bierly, Frederick. Md.; H. T. Weaver. Get tysburg, Pa.: George A. Holllnger. of this city: Harry Brindle, Hagers town, Md.: David M. Hurley. Ha gerstown. Md.. and the Rev. Thomas K. Cromer, Winchester, Va. POSTPONE OPEN-AIR SERVICE The Meade W. C. T. U. which planned an open-air service for this afternoon In Reservoir Park post poned It because of the rain until to morrow. Should It be too damp out doors at that time, the service will be held next week Instead, and due notice will be given through the pa pers. RETIRXS TO NORTH DAKOTA Miss Ferrol Place left yesterday for her home in Mandan, North Da kota, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Lewis Dougherty, of North Sixth street. Miss Place has been making her home with her sister since last January and attended the Central High School, the past term. 1 You Are Invited to Attend thej Demonstration of the | DUPLEX FIRELESS STOVE 1 I All This Week j 1 Mrs. RatlifT, Domestic Science teacher, will dem- j 1 onstrate the Duplex Fireless Stove all this week at I I Rothert's. ' j I Afternoon j i S jgißf. 2to 4 I I J| Mrs. Ratliff [ demonstrate the I H iSMtli Fireless Stove with | I |SS/J I RRl\ ROAST CHICKEN [ I HOT BISCUITS | jj Learn about this money and time saving Fireless f 3 Stove, * | Credit Furniture | I Terms 312 Market St. Stoves j 'That single advertisement in the Bell Directory brought me in the first ten days, two orders which paid for the space half-a-dozen times over.. "That 'ad' has kept my name and my goods and my telephone number right before the buyers and right beside the telephone over which so many do their buying. "I've already signed up for several spaces in the next issue. Yes, the Business Office will give you all the details as to rates and so." The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania W. H. FETTER, General Manager Harrisburg, Pa. 'WHURSDAY EVENING, CATHOLICS PLAN TO HOLD OUTING Knights of Columbus in Charge of Annual Outing to Be Given at Hershey i The second annual Catholic out ing, under the direction of the Knights of Columbus, will be held at Hershey Park, Thursday, July 26. The outing has been arranged for all the Catholic people of tne Central Pennsylvania district, and a large crowd is anticipated, not only from this vicinity but from Carlisle. York. Lancaster and numerous outlying towns. The committee has arranged for special trains to be run to the park byway of the Reading rail road. but the time that the trains will leave the Reading terminal here has not been definitely decided as yet. P. P. Harris is chairman of the committee In charge of arrange ments. Various sports are being provided by the committee such as a baseball game between the Harris burg and Steelton men, games and contests for the children as well as the grown folks. Swimming, boat ing. dancing, In the afternoon and evening, and a band concert will be other features combined to make the day enjoyable for those who at tend. TAKES SUMMER COURSE Mr. and Mrs. John Blckley, of Bethlehem, former Harrisburgers, visited friends here for several days on the way to New York City, where Mr. Bickley. a member of the fac ulty of Lehigh University, will take a special summer course of study. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Bowman, of 117 Pine street, have returned home after a trip to Philadelphia and At lantic City. The Misses Anna and Catharine Litzinger, of Bedford, are visiting their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connell, 1467 Market street. George T. Young and Miss Sybilla Yqung. of Frankfort, Ky., are guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Lowery, of State street, for the week. Miss Mary Harner, of Wissa hickon. Philadelphia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Howard Poffenberg er. 39 North Nineteenth street. CLASS FORMING IN HOME DIETETICS One of the Four Courses of Study Necessary to Become a Nurse's Assistant There Is now forming, under the direction of the Red Cross, a class in home dietetics one of the four courses that must be taken in order to be come a nurse's aid. The others are. First Aid, Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick, Surgical Dressing. While many have taken the other courses, this one is of more practical benefit as it deals with the food sup ply in the home and Is of especial Interest to housekeepers at this food conservation time. The subjects studied Include: hygiene and food, nutrients, substitutes for meat, bills of fare, making and serving family meals, food for infants and young children, food for the sick and chapters of various kinds of food, such as milk, fish, eggs, cereals, etc. This class is fortunate in securing the services of Miss Lile G. Deeter, of the Domestic Science Kitchen, as teacher, and the sessions will be held at the Y. W. C. A. four times a week, beginning Monday, July 23; Monday and Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 o'clock; Wednesday and Thursday evenings, from 7.30 to 9.30 o'clock. It is expected to complete the course In fifteen lessons by August 15. To cover the cost of foods used In demonstrating, the class t>ooks and registration fee, which is sent to Washington, the individual expense will be $6.75. Anyone interested must register as soon as possible with Miss Mildred Astrich. 2028 North Third street, telephone, Bell 3779, as lists must be sent to headquarters In Washington before classes begin. When all these courses are taken one may volunteer for a nurse's aid In base hospitals, the first service to be asked for. • MILLER-BRETZ BRIDAL The marriage of Miss Margaret Irene Bretz, who has charge of the Ellas candy store, in Walnut street, to Harry Miller, a passenger bfake man of the Middle division, Penn sylvania railroad, and member of Company D, Eighth Regiment N. G. P., took place this morning at the parsonage of the Second Reformed Church by the pastor, the Rev. Harry Nelson Bassler, chaplain of the Eighth Regiment. EAST HARRISBURG W. C. T. r. There will be a meeting of the East Harrisburg W. C. T. U. to-mor row evening at 7.30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Pettitt, 1616 Derry street. An open discussion will be held on the subject, "Does Military Training In the Public Schools Retard Peace?" HOME FROM SEASHORE Mr. and Mrs. William Pearson ana their three sons, John Bevan" William, Jr., and Edward Pearson, are at their country home, in Cumberland county, after a delightful stay of two weeks in Atlantic City. SV'MMERIJfG IN MOUNTAINS Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Thompson and their sister. Miss Louise Thomp son, of Market street, have gone to v ' rien ds in New York State and will spend the month of August in the \Vhite Mountains after touring about for a fortnight. George James, of Paris Island, South Carolina, spent the week-end with his aunt. Mrs. btanton Wilson, at 205 Cal der street. Miss Marie Hutton, of 611 Cedar street, is home after a little visit with Gettysburg relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fox. of Chi cago. are visiting at the home of their uncle, Levi Shealer, 1422 Regina street. J. B. Martin, a former Harrlsburger, ! has been appointed supervisor of im provements for a Cincinnati firm. Mrs. John C. Kunkel, Jr., and son, John C. Kunkel, 111, of South Front street, are guests of their relatives, the Misses Sara and Mary Sergeant, in Carlisle. Miss Phyllis Weaver has gone home to Pittsburgh after a short stav with her aunt, Mrs. Belle Thurston, of Green street. William Henry Gregory, of Phila delphia. is visiting his grandfather, Thaddeus Wilson, of Verbeke street, for the month of July. Miss Helen Rambler and Miss Ger trude Rambler, of Cleveland, Ohio, were recent guests of their sister, Mrs. George W. Turner, of Penn street. Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Hesse and small son. Rupert Hesse, of Washing ton. D. C„ visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Daniels for a fort night, leaving for home tp-day. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. wyis, of Scranton, announce the birth of a daughter, Sunday, July 8, 1917. Mrs. Wills was formerly Miss Rebecca Weakley, of this ci'tV, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Weakley. Mr. and Mrs. Duance Carter, of Washington, D. C., former Harris burgers, announce the birth of a daughter, Sara Mary Carter, Satur day, July 7. 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peffler, of West Fairview, announce the birth of a daughter, Frances Ruth Peffler, (Tuesday, July 3, 1917. Mrs. Peffler was Miss Ruth Welsh, of this city before her marriage. T=Tamsui Special-^ For Friday & Saturday 1 lb. 60c Quality Tea 2 lbs. 30cQuality Coffee 1 15c box Seeded Raisins 1 25c bot Pure Extract Any Flavor All For SJ.OO A Saving of 60c This offer good only Friday and Saturday, and not more; than ono order to a customer. We want to convince you it pays to buy from importers. TamsuiTea Co. IMPORTERS 331 MARKET STREET HARRISHCUG, PA. SECOND FLOOR HABTOSBURG tfSjftl TELEGRAPH Busy Bees' Lawn Party in Camp Hill Tomorrow The Busy Bees' Society, with Mrs. R. E. CahtU, president, have com pleted all arrangements for their lawn fete to be held on the lovely terrace of Mrs. Howard W. Good man's residence. Locust and Lincoln street, to-morrow evening. At their attractive booths are all things sold—ice cream, cake, sand wiches and coffee, well as the in dispensable garden togs so popular among the enthusiastic women who are making every effort to do "their bit" in this humble, but practical agricultural way. Should the weather man And It profitable to send rain to-morrow evening, as he seems to have deem ed best during this week, the Busy Bees Will buzz on the porch, where the large crowd of patrons can make their purchases and enjoy a delight ful social evening. Entertains at Party For Little Five-Year-Old Mrs. John C. Orr, 1933 North Third street, entertained at a clever little party yesterday afternoon at her home in honor of her daughter. Miss Betty Orr, who celebrated her fifth birthday anniversary. The children enjoyed a inerry time playing all sorts of regular party games and various contests. The prize winners were: Shirby Brinser, who won the donkey contest, and Beatrice O'Brien, who won the guessing contest. Following their . play the little folks were served a dainty luncheon in pink and white effects with an ar rangement of sweet peas and snap dragon. Toy balloons and noise making toys were drawn from a huge parasol suspended invertedly to the center of the table by ribbons radiating to each little guest's place. Fifteen small boys and girls attend ed the good times party. Mackert-Bell Wedding Just Announced Today It was announced to-day that the marriage of Miss Mary Bell, of South Eighteenth street, to Clyde P. Mack ert, of Sunbury, was a quiet event of Friday, July 5, at the parsonage of the Fourth Reformed Church. thiß city, with the pastor, the Rev. Ho mer S. May officiating. The attend ants were Dr. Charles F. Keim, of this city, and his brother. The bridegroom is one of the Mackert brothers, athletes. Masser, a brother, was with the Chicago Federals awhile and starred in the Susquehanna and Southern baseball leagues. His brother, Phillip Mack ert, is an old-time football player, while another brother, "Nixie," was captain of the Lebanon Valley Col lege football team, where he played a star football game. The new bridegroom was one of the best foot ball players on the Sunbury High School team. MOODY-KNULL MARRIAGE The marriage of Miss Luna Mae Knull to Joseph P. Moody, of this city, was a quiet event of Monday evening, July 9, at the bride's home, 1340 Cowden street, with the Rev. Joseph Daugherty. of the Sixth Street United Brethren Church. The bride groom, a member of the Supply Company of the Eighth Regiment, N. (3. P., leaves for the Mount Gretna training camp July 15. TRIP TO NEW ENGLAND Mr. and Mrs. C. Floyd Hopkins, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clayton, Charles Clayton. Jr., and Miss Eva Guiles left a few days ago for an ex tended automobile trip, including points of interest in New England and Canada. ENGLISH VISITOR HERE Lowell Cartwright. assistant wire less operator on the City of Luck now, of the English Navy, is spend ing some time with his aunt and un. cle. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Cart wright, of 1323 North Third street. Mr. Cartwright is awaiting a sum mons from the English government to sail from New York harbor with in a short time. On their return to England they will take a squadboat with them. Mr. Cartwright is a na tive of Birmingham, England. GVESTS AT CARDS Mrs. James Edward Dickinson, of 22* North Second street, entertained the following ladies vesterdsv after noon at oards. in the Civic Club house: Miss May Fox. Mrs. Frank L. Cook. Mrs. Andrew E. Buchanan. Mrs. Elsie V. Middleton, Mrs. George A. Gorgas. Mrs. Edward F. Dunlap. Mrs. George S. Reinoehl, Mrs Mabel Cronlse Jones. Mrs. James B Mer sereau and Mrs. V. Lome Hummel. LUNCHEON ON PORCH Mrs. Luther Robertson, of Balti more, was honor guest this after noon at a norchparty given by Miss Grace Wllllston. of North Third street, whom she Is visiting. There were twelve guests who enioyed sew ing and chat after the luncheon, with appointments of yellow and white. WEEK AT JUNIATA BRIDGE Miss Alice Musgrove, Miss Sara M. Hamer and Robert Hamer, of Second and Herr streets, and Mlsj Mildred Schoffstall, of this city, are spending a week at Idylwile cottage. Juniata Bridge, where they are en* tertaining their friends at hoursepar tles and various other events tnat are features of country life. Miss Katherine Sweeney, of 1 South Eighteenth street, and Miss Julia Zudrell, of North Seventeenth street, are visiting in Philadelphia. John Burns, of 317 Burchfield street, is spending some time in Syr acuse, New York. ✓ Edward Saylor, of York, spent yes terday in this city. Miss Irene Quinn has returned to her home in New York city, after visiting friends in this city and Dr. and Mrs. Fraelich, of ML Holly. Edward Hawes. of 217 State street, has gone to Fair Haven, Ohio, to spend the remainder of the summer with relatives there. Attorney Paul A. Kunkel is in Spring Lake, N. J., attending a meeting of the State Board of Law Examiners, of which he is a mem ber. Mrs. F. V. Larkln, of 1522 State street, will preside at the tea table Saturday afternoon at the Colonial Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Barnes and children, of Washington, D. C., are visiting Mrs. Barnes' mother. Mrs. Laura St. Clair, at 1620 Market street. Mr. and Mrs. John Druse and son, Oliver Druse, of Altoona, were re cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Btnn. ton Wilson, at 205 Calder street. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. McCol gin, of 242 Woodbine street, are tak ing a pleasure trip to New York city and nearby resorts. Mrs. Paul A. Kunkel, the Misses Mary and Lydla Kunkel and Paul A. Kunkel, Jr., are summering at their country place, near Ooldsboro. Penn Kennedy and his brother, Walter F. Kennedy, have gone home to Pittsburgh after a week's visit among old friends in this city. LLOYD GEORGE'S DAUGHTER AND HER HUSBAND I, x & **• J Wtj&&£Sm m, '* * CAPT AND MRS T J CARCV CVAN&. Captain and Mrs. T. J. Carey Evans, who waj Miss Olwen Lloyd George daughter of the premier of Great Britain, are here shown shortly after they were married at the Welsh Baptist Church In London. Captain Evans has won the military cross in action. BOLD ROBBERY BY FOREIGNERS Two Mexicans Arrested After | Brutally Beating New Cum berland Man at Midnight New Cumberland, Pa., July 12. This morning between 12 and 1 o'clock, as Nevin Bomberger was on his way home from the Parthe more restaurant, in Market street, where he is assistant manager, he was accosted by two men, supposed to be foreigners, who asked him to show them the way to Harrisburg along the river. Mr. Bomberger ac companied the men as far as the railroad crossing at Fifth and Water streets, when the men knocked him down, kicked him in the stomach and beat him brutally. They then took his watch and money and ran away. Mr. Bomberger pretended to be unconscious until his assailants departed, when he returned down town and gave the alarm. A good sized party including several mem bers of the National Guard detail on duty here went in pursuit of the for eigners. For some time past a number of Mexicans have been camping along the river above town and the posse went to that point to hunt for their men. Two Mexicans were placed un der arrest and taken to the borough lockup. Mr. Bomberger's watch and money were found In their posses sion and recovered. The men will be given a hearing to-day before Squire Eichinger and will probably be sent to Carlisle jail for court. Natural History Society Visits Good Hope Mills The only species of wild cactus to be found north of the Mason and Dixon line, located at Good Hope Mills, near Silver Spring Church, is now in bloom and on Saturday aft ernoon members of the Harrisburg Natural History Society and others interested will visit that place. The species of cactus is known as the prickly pear cactus, and is not common anywhere in the state. This region is also Inhabited by an abund ance of birds, making it a point of interest also. The party will take the Meohan- Icsburg car for Oyster's Point at 1 o'clock, and thence by auto trock. RETURN'S TO CAMP Jesse Z. Daron, of Company F, Thirteenth Regiment, of the United States Guards, has resumed his du ties at Fort Manchunk, where his company is doing guard duty, in abeyance to the Federal summons to military service in France, after a thirty-six hours' visit with his par ents and friends. GUESTS FROM ALABAMA Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Beckley, of Birmingham, Ala., have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Beckley, at 406 Bouth Thirteenth street, for ten days. Mr. Beckley started yesterday on the return trip to Alabama, while Mrs. Beckley will remain north for several more weeks. VISIT ARMY ENCAMPMENT Colonel Hobart K. Bailey, U. S. I A., retired, of Bridgeton, N. J.; A. S. McCreath and Mr. and Mri. Les ley McCreath, motored to Gettys burg on Tuesday, where they visited the army encampment. C^ GS During The Months Of i JULY and AUGUST Shop Closed At 6 P. M. Fall Opening: As Usual 1 ANNA L. WALKER VOIR HAT SHOP MECHA.NICSIiUKG. PA. jITALY ASSURED OF U. S. HELP Agreement to Assist Entente Financially I Now Complete By Associated Press Paris, July 12. —Francesco Nlttl, former Italian minister of agricul ture, who is a member of the Italian mission which has Just returned from the United States, made the following statement to the Petit Par isien on his way through Paris to Rome: "The United States Is flrmly rc sql ved to assist the entente finaoc daily. The agreement in that re gard is complete. Difficulties arise when we come to the question of organizing methods of collaboration between the United States and tha entente nations in respect of food and freights. It is a question of creating an enormous organization which gives rise to initial uncertain ties that are quite comprehensible. "One thing is certain—the United States hM full consciousness of Its responsibilities. That being the case, it will find the means of reconciling the needs of the allies, which are primarily economic with its desire to give us military assistance. The dif ficulty in bringing this about is tha matter of tonnage." TOURING THE WEST Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert J. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hartman are enjoying a fortnight's tour of the west in the Townsend car. They will make stops at Pittsburgh, Chi cago, Galesburg, Ills., Indianapolis, Ind., and places of interest In the various states crossed. Semi "Annual Optical Sale Now Going On Gives New Value to a Dollar At a time now, when, be cause of the war, pricM on optical goods have almost doubled, Rubin & Rubin offer their semi-annual optical sale with extraordinary reductions on optical goods. This we are able to do because of our largo output. Take Care of Your Eyes Now €§ During This Sale Only Gold filled Riding Bows. Lenses included for ne.ir or tar. Regular $3.50. Gold filled Straights. Lenses included for near or far. Regular $3.50. Sale, #I.OO Gold filled Nose Pieces. Guaranteed 10 years. Regular $3.00. Sale SI.OO Gold filled Chains. Regular $3.00. Sale SI.OO Adjustable Nose Glasses, guaranteed 10 years. lnclu<l ing lenses for near or far. Regular $3.50. Sale SI.OO Eyes Examined Free No Drops t'tcd Rubin & Rubin Harrtsburg'ft I .calling Eyesight SpCCillllMt*" 320 MARKET STREET Open WedlHVda) und Saturday Evenings Over The Hub. 8011, 2020-W JULY 12, 1917. l marriage . B* d ' R- Rupp, 13 South Sev -2 IS?i? ,tre ? t \s n 4 R'>>rd U Crane, an employe of the Pennaylvanla Rail road, announce their marriage Wed WITMER, BAIR and WITMER Walnut Near Second SUMMER BUSINESS HOURS 8.30 to 5 P. M., except Saturday at 9 P. M. Thursday Half Holiday. Our Famous Discount Sale For Ten Days Only Beginning Friday, July 13th and ending Tuesday> July 24th, Inclusive EVERY GARMENT IN THE HOUSE REGULAR AND REDUCED SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. During the last ten days we have cleaned the stock of all odds and ends so you can expect to see a clean, well balanced and desirable stock of sea sonable merchandise. I No Approvals —No Exchanges Nothing; Laid Away During the Discount Sale. 20% I ]-20% Discount | SatS. D T" on j Cloth Coats 1/5 all i Tweed Coats J OFF . f Dark Silk Dresses ) . 4 1 KO7 Tyrol Wool Suits 1R 07 A-tJ /O Wool Jersey Coats. JL JO •p.. ' , \ Silk Suits I ' Discount silk Coats I °" Silk Top Skirts Discount a I Summer Dresses J Wash Skirts 10% 10% • Waists Discount Summer Furs . Discount on White and Light Colored Georgette a . and Crepe de Chine Dresses WITMER, BAIR and WITMER Week-End Piano Opportunities At Troup's Every week-end We offer piano buyers oppor tunities so extraordinary that a single announce ment is usually sufficient to dispose of our stock. This week-end special offer is, we believe, one of the most attractive yet made, and should claim the immediate attention of those interested. It includes: Used Upright New Upright New and Pianos Pianos UsedPlayer that have* been that for various PianOS completely reasons have All 88-note. rebuilt —at been reduced to Prices on these _ . start at SBO $220 $335 9115, SHI27, and up. Ma ny $135, 8150 and well-known high- Others at $36.> _ Aii aran . grade makes in- and up. Bench, up. All g eluded. Terms on scarf and 36 Mu teed and sold on somc these as s j c r o h s FREE. terms as low as i ow as $7 month- Terms as low as $5 monthly. ly. $8 monthly. If you want a piano for the children or a player piano for all the family —see these bargains to- 4 morrow or Saturday. Victrolas sls to $250 oop Club Terms J. H. TROUP Music House Troup Building 15 S. Market Square r"i ■ a. ,h^rs?. r : si.v*. realde In this city.
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