2 TIMELY NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S SUBURBS FIGHT ABOUT PIGS AT GETTYSBURG State Board of Health and Borough Council Hitch on Sqnitary Questions Gettysburg, Pa., Aug. 16. The poor pigs being raised in the borough to help the families lighten their ex penses in the time of the present htgti prices are now holding the cen ter of the stage. The authorities of the State Department of Health have been trying to force the borough council to legislate against the pigs and pig pens, but this the council has refused to do up to date. Upon the failure of the council to act, the local board of health Issued an or der that all pigs would have to be re moved from the borough limits and the pens cleaned and put in a prop er state of sanitation. A time limit 4n which the order must be com plied with was given. About 150 citizens of the town who are pig raisers then had their inning and an indignation meeting was held in the courthouse to protest against the action of the board of health and to prevent, if possible, the re moval of the animals. Many of the owners have removed their pigs to places outside the borough limits, but some have not. At the meeting of the owners a fund was raised and attorneys retained to represent their side of the case. It is likely the mat ter will be carried into the courts. Quiet Days at Dillsburg Campmeeting Grounds Dillsburg, Pa. Aug. 16. —Monday was a quiet day at the Dillsburg camp. There was no morning preaching service. In the afternoon the Rev. John M. Worden gave a Bible study at one of the Cottages. The Rev. Daughterty was unable | to be present for the evening service j and in his stead Evangelist Zuber, of i Philadelphia, preached. Tuesday morning at the commun ion service the Rev. John M. Wordon , preached during the administering of tsn "omnmnion, he w<is assisted by the Rev. Wilcox, of New Cumber |tma: t' l " Rev. J. E. Brenneman, of Camp Hill, the Rev. J. H. Young and the Rev. C. A. Sollenberger. person" in the af ternoon. Dr. S. C. Swallow, of Har iisiiurg, was absent and the Rev. T. S. Wilcox preached. Miss Myrtle Mayberry had charge meeting. She is a member of the Ladies' Octet, of Dillsburg, and she V"id invited them to be present and they assisted with the Music in the Lnueavor service and the Evangelis tic service. The Rev. Bell, of Mechanicsburg, was absent in the evening and the Rev. E. M. Allen, of the Dillsburg Methodist church preached in his place. The music under the leader ship of Prof. E. L. Bender is an at tractive feature of the camp. Yes terday the Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Brenneman, of Camp Hill, sang sev eral duets. The Ladies' Octet is composed of the Misses Gretna, Myrtle and Martha Mayberry, Alma and Ethel Coulson, Adeline Irgang, Bessie Taylor and Mrs. Harold Reauck. They will be present again Sunday and assist with the music. NEW RED CROSS MEMBERS Blain, Pa., Aug. 16. Owen L. Cross Auxiliary is making good prog ress. Thirty new members have been added, making the total mem bership ninety-two. On tag day at the picnic $66.46 was collected The solicitors named to look up the mat ter of increasing the membership and who have offered their services are: Miss Mary Zimmerman and Miss Marie Garber, of Andersonburg; Miss Mabel Noel, Mrs. Wilson Adams and Miss Pearl Bistline, of New German town; Miss Anna L. Fetso, Loy Shu maker, Miss Helen Bower, Miss Caro line Anerill, Miss Edith M. Bistline, Miss Ruth Book, Miss Elizabeth Hall, Lester Kern, Miss Sara Shumaker and Mrs. Ralph K. 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FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER CO. 21# SVOKTH 'KCONO STREET, HARRISBtTRG, PA. i Home Office and Fartoryi Akron, Ohio ' Hrairkti and Dealers Everywhere : THURSDAY EVENING, IN THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY FLASH CAUSES FALL TO DEATH Blinded by Lightning Virginia Man Is Crushed Under Freight Train Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 16. —Blind- ed by a flash of lightning while stepping from one car to another of a freight train on the Norfolk and Western railroad near Spielman's station, below here, late at night, Thomas J. Campbell, aged 28, of Grove City, Va., made a mis-step and fell between the cars upon the track. He was fatally injured by being run over and both of Ills legs cut oft and his left arm crushed. Campbell was conscious when found and told how j the accident happened. He was brought to this city on a special train and taken to the hospital, where he died a few hours later. Whisky Smuggled Across Line in Automobile Tires Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 16. —Re ports of a clever method of getting whisky from this city Into "dry" West Virginia by concealing It in automobile tires came to Police Com missioner Lewis J. Orrlck, who has instructed Chief of Police Fridlnger to run down the smugglers. It is stated that the whisky is taken from here to the Potomac Tiver and pumped Into the tires and taken to cities and towns in West Virginia. Independent Americans Want Fund For Soldiers Mechanicsburg, Pa., Aug. 16. Commonwealth Council, No. 599, In dependent Order Americans, on next Monday night, August 20, will vote on the final passage of an amend ment to the local bylaws to provide a special fund by a small extra as sessment on each member of the council, in addition to their regular dues, for the benefit of their brave members, who have now enlisted in the Army. They request all of the members to be present. RETIRED MIXKSTER DIES Waynesboro, Pa., Aug. 16. —iTho Rev. Isaac Riddlcsbcrger, a retired farmer and well known minister of the Church of the Brethren, died at his home here yesterday, aged 73 years. He was elected a minister of the Church of the Brethren at Fall ing Springs, Chambersburg, in 1882, and served as a regular minister for his congregation until he moved to Waynesboro In October, 1902. He served as a minister tn the local congregation from 1902 until about four years ago, when his health failed. He Is the last of the old Rlddlesberger family of seven chil dren. He is survived by his wife and these children: Mrs. John W. Garretti D. B. Rlddlesberger and H. L. Riddlesberger, Waynesboro. MRS . CHARLES HARTMAX DIES Dillsburg, Pa., Aug. 16. Mrs. Charles Hartman, aged 19 years, died at her home near Mt. Pleasant' Tuesday morning. On Sunday she gave birth to twins, one of which survives. Funeral services will be held to-morrow from her late hopie and later in Filey's church. Burial will be made in the cemetery adjoin ing. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Hartman was Dora Harlan, daughter of George Harlan, of Dillsburg. POST OFFICE BURNED Dillsburg, Pa., Aug. 16. On Tuesday morning the store and post office belonging to John X. Smith, at Rossville, was destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is un known. i 11 MEN ADDED IN CUMBERLAND Two Boards Work Bapidly and Dispose of Many Men Called For Examination Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 16. —A few more men were added to the total of this county for the new National Army as the result of the tests yesterday. Further examinations were held to day. Before any more men are summoned for examination, decision will be taken by the board on the exemption claims filed in the hope that from the number of these which are not allowed enough men can be secured to make up the needed quotas. In District No. 2, six men were secured yesterday and five in Dis trict No. 1 passed and did not claim exemption. Two of these set an ex ample for those who are trying to evade service by claiming depen dency. Both are married with one child, but neither put in a claim on this ground, but stated their willing ness to serve. Ono was Arthur N. Young, of Mechanicsburg, and the other Joseph M. E. Seitz, of Le moyne. The following dispositions were made: Passed —Arthur N. Young, Mech anicsburg; Joseph M. E. Seitz, Le moyne; Reno Simmons, Allen; Ar thur C. Wright, Enola; Edward C. Smyser, Mechanicsburg, R. D. 6. Rejected—William C. Carl, New Cumberland; Niles F. Weary. Car lisle, R. D. 2; Edward S. Hoyer, New Cumberland; Charles S. Wenger, Grantham; Andrew H. Slbert, Mech anicsburg, R. D. 4; Earl E. Davis, Camp Hill; George Bollinger, Le moyne. Seek Exemption—Daniel Moyer, Camp Hill, R. D. 2; Rufus I. Sher man, New Cumberland; Daniel P. Bitter, Mechanicsburg, R. D. 6; Al vin S. Meredith, Mechanicsburg; Clarence E. Schrlver, Wormleysburg; Claude M. Williams, Mechanicsburg; Arthur C. Zimmerman, New Cum berland; Urin F. C. Bowman, Le moyne; Charles W. Witter, Lemoyne; Paul Layton, Enola; Frank E. Lich teTiberger, Lemoyne; John M. Bru baker, Mechanicsburg; Harry W. Hair, Boiling Springs, B. D.; Clinton F. Stone, Mechanicsburg; Harry F. Seltzer, Enola; Sylvan H. Neidig, West Falrvlcw; William H. Ilgen frltz, Mechanicsburg; Percy W. Elicker, Mechanicsburg, R. D. 2; Clarence T. Shughart, Enola; Earl F. Robinson, Mechanicsburg; Harold C. Bishop, Carlisle, R. D. 4; Charles H. Weaver, Mechanicsburg, R. D. 1; Harry C. Wheeler, Enola. Carlisle Men Commissioned as Officers at Ft. Niagara Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 16. —Three Car lisle men and two Dickinson gradu ates will be among the officers of the new National Army which will mo bilize at Camp Meade within a short time. Lieutenant M. Brandt Good year, Lester Shearer, Ross Stickel and Abner Bagenstose arrived home from Fort Niagara. They with Ed mund Young, of Tunkhannock, a Dickinson graduate in 1917, received lieutenancies and will report on August 29. The first three were for mer members of Company G, and saw service on the Mexican border last summer. Lieutenant Goodyear is a son of former assemblyman Mur ray E. Goodyear, of Carlisle. JUNIATA COI,LEG 15 REUNION Waynesboro, Pa., Aug. 16. On Tuesday the annual reunion of stu dents, alumni and friends of Juniata College was held at Pen Mar Park. Professor O. R. Myers and Professor J. A. Myers, of the College faculty, delivered addresses. After the ren dition of a.most interesting program supper was served to the college stu dent, alumni and faculty. HAJUUSBURG ENGINEERS TO LEAVE GRETNA Will Prepare Southern Camp For Coming of State Guardsmen Mount Gretna, Pa., Aug. 16. Two companies of the engineer regiment in camp here leave this evening un der order to report at Camp Han cock, Augusta, Ga., where they will prepare camp for the coming of the Pennsylvania military division. Lieu tenant Colonel Frederick A. Snyder, commanding the engineers unit, on receipt of orders from Major General Charles M. Clement, division com mander at Sunbury, has ordered Com pany A. Scranton, Captain Harry A. Colle, and Company C, Pottsville, Captain E. Edward Gangloff, to pre pare to break camp and proceed south and designated Major J. H. M. An drews, of Philadelphia, as commander of th<T battalion. Company B, Philadelphia, which has been at Admiral, Md., for some weeks employed in getting the camp there in shape for Pennsylvania's draft army, is to complete the battalion I unless the War Department finally decides to continue the Philadelphia engineers on the Maryland job and require the assignment of one of the three other engineers companies in camp here. Present plans call for the depart ure of two companies of engineers from this camp this evening, the trip south being made by special train of Pullman cars. On receipt of orders and with the permission of his regimental commander. Captain Gangloff, of the Pottsville Company granted to his men leave of absence until this morning, in order to pay a flying visit home for a final farewell to their families and friends. Hoffman Family Reunion at Halifax on Saturday Halifax, Pa., Aug. 16.—0n Satur day the annual reunion of the Hoff man family will be held at Buffalo Park hfere. Miss Vianna Wreiter, of Shabbona, 111., will make the prin cipal address. The officers of the association are: President, W. H. G. Hoffman, of Harrisburg; vice-presidents, F. P. Litzel, of Elizabethville; Emanuel Hoffman, of Gratz; J. C. Hoffman, Lykens; P. A. Hoffman, Muir; Ja cob Hoffman, Herndon; N. S. Manley and C. J. Hoffman, Harrisburg; A H. Hoffman, Enterline; H. L. Hoff man, Enola; J. P. Hoffman, Oberlin; E. L. Hoffman, Carlisle; G. M. Hoff man, Shamokln; James M. Woland, Halifax, R. D. No. 1; T. J. Hoffman,' Enders; secretary, S. B. Hoffman, Halifax, R. D. No. 1; treasurer, Jas. M. Hoffman, Halifax; organist, Miss Jessie Lebo, Allentown; assistant, Frank Manley, Harrisburg. Duncannon Republicans Name Their Candidates Duncannon, Pa., Aug. 16.—0n Tuesday evening the borough Repub licans helfl their naming meeting and named the following ticket: Chief burgesß, Charles E. Johnston; jus tice of the peace, W. W. Smith; councllmen, Charles Mager, W. G. Kline, G. W. Dunkle, H. W. McKen zie, F. E. Wane, David Bumbaugh, E. S. Glass, W. H. Heffley, C. N. Reed, Cyruc Hess and A. L. Zerfing; school directors,, George E. Boyer, Miles H. Flicklnger and H. F. Arter; auditors, Charles E. Hunter, A. E. Smith and Harry McCoy; tax collector, J. L. L. Bucks; judge of election, E. E. Rich and W. W. Smith; inspectors, H. H. Brown and W. W. Branyan. MINISTER DUES IN MARYLAND Marietta, Pa., Aug. 16.—Word reached Marietta of the death at Da vidsonville, Maryland, of the Rev. Marcellus Karcher, a former rector of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was 75 years old and death was due to a stroke. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and served charges in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. He organ ized the first vested choir in Mari etta. An aged mother, a brother and a sister living at Philadelphia are his survivors. His wife died several years ago. MCMMA FAMILY REUNION . Marietta, Pa., Aug. 16. —The an nual reunion of the Mumma family of Pennsylvania at the Crystal Springs Park yesterday was largely attended. The officers are: Presi dent, Levi Jones, Norrlstown; treas urer, Roy Mumma, Lancaster; sec retary, Miss Edith R. Mumma, Me chanlcsburg. The family history was read. Suburban Notes WILLIAMSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown and children, of Philadelphia, are guests of his parent™, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Brown. Miss Edna Kessler, of Harrisburg, is spending a short vacation with her mother, Mrs. Hannah Kessler. Albert Becker, of Philadelphia, spent a short time at the home of James Bottomley. Mrs. Edward Hartman, of Steel ton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Annie Zimmerman. • Mr. and Mrs. William Pelffer spent several days as guests of relatives at Harrisburg. Mrs. Harry Miller spent Wednes day with her mother at Tower City. Mrs. Charles Neidlinger has re turned from a visit to relatives at Pottsville. Miss Eleanore Weidell left for Camden, N. J., wehere she will spend some time. Misses Margaret and Eleanore Walkinshaw and Gulden and Mark Walktnshaw autoed to Harrisburg on Wednesday. Miss Mabel Nace is spending sev eral days at Pottsville. Mrs. Roy Blanning and daughters, Ruth and Ellen, were Wednesday guests of her mother at Lykens. Mrs. Roy Long and Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCurty left for Philadel phia Monday. Mrs. Harrison Watkins, Mrs. Charles Nash and Mrs. Henry Stin ner and children attended a picnic at Maple Grove, Millersburg, on Thursday. ' J. Ralph H&rner has returned from Atlantic City. Harrison Watkins spent a day with his son at Millersburg. Miss Katie Bordner is visiting rela tives at Berrysburg. Miss Marie Kennedy, of town, and Leo Shmlck, of Lykens, were married Tuesday morning in the Sacred Heart church by the pastor, the Rev. Father Clark. DOLLSBURG Clark Mayberry, who was employ ed in a lumber office in Martlnsburg, is spending several weeks at the hoane of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerre Mayberry. He was one of the first called on the conscript list, and passed the examination in a short time will be called to service. J. Calvin Strayer, national presi dent of the P. O. S. of A. addressed Camp 777 at their meeting on Mon day evening. i WEST SHORE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Neumeyer Celebrate Anniversary Enola, Pa., Aug. 16. —Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Neumyer, of Susquehanna avenue,celebrated their first wedding anniversary at their home last Mon day evening. Friends entertained were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burtsfield, Floria E. Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Branyan and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Neumyer and family. Summerdale; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Koso, Overview; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gladfelter, West Fairview; Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Daily, Miss A. L. Neumyer, Miss K. Cox,, Mr. and Mrs. R. Rhoads, Miss Frances Shilling, Miss Bessie Lewis, Robert Turner, Miss A. Hemp ami Mr. and Mrs. Breniser, Lancas ter. Big Party Entertained on Lawn at Maple Shade New Cumberland, Pa., Aug. 16.—0n Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mowrey and daughter. Elizabeth; Mrs. Curtis Parthemore, daughters Anna, Evelyn and Rena; Miss Elsie Ott, Mrs. Mary Wlllard, Robert Messic, of New Cumberland and Clarence Promell, of Philadelphia, motored to Maple Shade near Shiremanstown, where they spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deltz and Miss Mary Deltz. Refreshments were served on the lawn. Dinner in Honor of Eighth Regiment Soldier New Cumberland, Aug. 16. — Mr. and Mrs. George Cook, Jr., enter tained at dinner at their home on Elkwood square on Wednesday even ing in honor of Sergeant Robert Cook, member of Companyl, Eighth regiment, stationed at Hargest's Island. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and daughter Catherine, of Lemoyne, and Cor poral Chubb, who Is also a mem ber of Company 1. JOLLY PARTY AT COTTAGE Marysville, Pa., Aug. 16.—A delight ful evening was spent at the A-Den cottage at Cove on Tuesday evening by a Jolly party of local people when F. W. Geib and J. P. LlUey enter tained. The cottage was tastefully decorated and the most elyslan of luncheons, one that would satisfy the most cranky epicure, was served. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gettys. Ms. and Mrs. R. H. Cunning ham, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. J, P. Lllley, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gelb, Mrs. Vada Alexander, Miss Thea Lightner, Miss Winnie Llghtner, Miss Emma Roberts, Miss Catherine Hench, Newton Alexander, Wood Al exander, Howard Treulsdale, John Hain and Charles Swope. HOUSE; NUMBERS CHANGED Newport, Pa., Aug. 16.—Town coun cil, has changed the numbering on the houses in Second street. The num bering now starts at Market street and runs north and south. By the previous arrangement, Center Square was given a separate designation from Second street, the numbering on the latter not beginning until the limits of the Square had been passed. BENEFIT FOR BALL TEAM Marysville, Pa., Aug. 16.—T0-night a motion picture show will be held in the Galen Theater for the benefit of the Marysville Dauphin-Perry League team. Six big reels of high-grade motion pictures will be reproduced. Mrs. Minnie Fisher, manager, has granted the association free use of the building and all money over the actual running expenses will be turned into the association. INCREASE IN WAGES Newport, Pa., Aug. 16.—A raise in wages of fifteen cents per day has been granted to all employes of the Marshall Furnace, according to an nouncement issued to-day. SCHOOLTEACHERS CHOSEN Ickesburg, Pa., Aug. 16.—Savlll® township school directors have elected Mss Edna L. Adams to teach the Ickesburg school and Mss Charlotte Barns, the Red school. FIRST OF CANDLE SERMONS Enola, Pa., Aug. 16.—The Rev C. D. Rlshel, pastor of the Beal Avenue Church of God, will deliver the first of the unique candle sermons In the church Sunday evening. He will il lustrate his subject with the use of. lamps and candles. To-morrow the Sunday school picnic will be held at Summerdale Park. SEWING CIRCLE FESTIVAL Enola, Pa.. Aug. 16.—The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First United Brethren church will hold an jce cream festival on the church lawn, Friday evening, August 24. |i| Nothing quiteJike a strengthening, I Grape-Nuts J August 16, 1917 Social and Personal News of Towns Along West Shore Earl Bare, of Marysville. is spend ing a week's vacation at Chicago and other western cities. Donald Holland, of Marysville, Is visiting his grandparents at Dun cannon. Miss Mary White and Miss Sara White have returned to their Marys ville homes after being entertained for a week by relatives at Lancaster. Major John Kirk, of Washington, D. C.. is visiting friends at New Cum berland. Mrs. Wilson Kauffman, of Lemoyne, spent yesterday with friends at New Cumberland. Miss Hilda Mohler and Miss Verna Miller, of Richland, spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Truett at New Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoover, of New Cumberland, announce the birth of a daughter, Catherine Elizabeth Hoover, on Sunday. August 12. Mrs. , Hoover was Miss Mary Newmyer, of Harrisburg, before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stahl and daughter, of Knoxvllle, Tenn., are visiting Mrs. Emma Cookerley at New Cumberland. Mrs. John Witmyer and daughter, Sophia, and Miss Elizabeth Smallng, of New Cumberland, have returned from Atlantic City. Mrs. W. H. Speck, Mrs. Park Min ter and daughter, Louise, of New Cumberland, visited friends at Me chanicsburg yesterday. Mrs. W. A. Cookerley and son. of New Cumberland, have returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. William Ga len. at Johnstown. Mss Roberta Strong, Miss Marta Strong and Miss Emily Strong, of Shiremanstown, are camping at Mt. Olivet. Mrs. L. O. Sheafter has returned to her home in Harrisburg after spend ing several days with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sheely and her sister, Miss Lydla Grubb, at Shiremanstown. Mrs. Roy Stone, of Camp Hill, vis ited her mother, Mrs. Harry M. Zear ing. at Shiremanstown on Wednesday. Miss Virginia Wood and Lee Wood, of Harrisburg , spent several days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Welgel, at Shiremanstown. Miss Margaret Morgret, of Shire manstown. is home from a visit with Mrs. Ellen Craig at Leidigsburg. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Roth, son Harry, of Middletown, motored to Shiremans town, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bitner and family. Mrs. Raymond C. Rennlnger, daugh ters Jean and Carolyn, of Carlisle, and Mrs. Elmer E. Abbott, of Har risburg, have returned home after visiting her sister, Mrs. Samuel Drawbaugh, at Shiremanstown. Mss Harriet Turnbull, of York, la being entertained by Miss Jennie Stephens at Shiremanstown. Russell Welgel has returned to Bal timore after visiting his parents and his sister at Shiremanstown. Miss Agnes Hollls King, of Shire manstown, Is visiting friends at Co lumbia. Vernon S. Myers, of Johnstown, spent several days with relatives at Shiremanstown. Nitro Blast Kills Two; Two Others May Die Warren, Pa., Aug. 16.—A trickle of nitroglycerin left In an emptied can killed two and injured others, two of them probably fatally, and broke win dows in different parts of the city when it exploded yesterday. The can was kicked over by a driller Just before an oil well was to be shot. The dead are John Allen, seventy years old, Bartlesville, Okla., and Daniel Dilliker. thirty-eight years old, a driller of this city. The two who probably will die are John Peterson, hotel proprietor, and Samuel Stroud, a shooter of Claren don, while Edward Branch and Lew Branch, of this city, are badly Injured. Charles Ehrhardt, a driller who es caped, told the story of the accident. He was twenty feet .away when the empty can let go. Two gallons of nitroglycerin had Just been placed In a shell and care fully lowered Into the ollwell, which is on the southern outskirts of the city. Sam Stroud, ah ollwell shooter of forty years' experience, was in charge of the job and he placed the empty can to one side while he low ered the first eight quarts of the 100 that were to go into the hole. Dan Dilliker, another driller, was watch ing the operation. Standing on a board, he lost his balance and, n regaining It, kicked over the can. CHASE AFTER DESERTER Sunbury, Pa., Aug. 16.—After a chase that lead twice across the muddy Shamokln creek near here, George Krigbaum, Shamokln, wanted for Army desertion, was captured by Officer Levan, of Shamokln, and re turned to the League Island Navy yard. Krigbaum is believed to be mentally deficient. COLUMBIA NEEDS 200 NEW HOMES Merchants' and Manufactur ers' Association Appoints Committee on Problem Columbia, Pa., Aug. 16. —The hous ing problem is again engaging the attention of the large manufactur ing concerns in Columbia and there is a pressing need for more homes. A prominent Iron manufacturer and members of the Merchants' and Man ufacturers' Association addressed a meeting of the body Tuesday even ing and urged action toward a solu tion of the problem. Acting on his suggestion. President William H. Lucas and the executive committee to confer on the matter and If pos sible submit a plan to relieve the sit uation. At least 200 new houses are needed and if erected could be filled within six months. HEEKEEFERS' MEETING Marietta, Pa., Aug. 16.—The annual field meeting o7 the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers' Association was held at the apiary of I. K. Hostetter, on the New Holland fllke, several miles from Lancaster. The speakers were Prof. H. A. Surface, president of the association; George A. Rea, J. A. Ram bo, Delaware county; J. P. Kirk, Peach Bottom; Mrs. H. A. Surface, and Miss Ellen Brlnton, West Chester. HOTEL PROPRIETOR DIES Marietta, Pa., Aug. 16. Samuel Worrell, proprietor of the Gap Hotel, and a native of Washingtonboro, died Tuesday night, aged fifty-nine years. He was formerly a traveling salesman, and was well known over the State. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Loyal Or der of Moose. He is survived by his wife. FOUND DEAD IN SHACK Sunbury, P... Aug. 16.—William Martin, aged 53 years, of Shamokln, once an amateur musician of consid erable note, was founded ead In a shack near there. He was stricken with heart trouble. WOMAN DIES SI'DDENI.Y Sunbury, Pa., Aug. 16,—Mrs. Mar garet Maihl, 78 years old, died at her home here of heart failure, after a short illness. She had Just eaten a hearty dinner when the attack came on, and she sank to the floor uncon scious. DEATH FROM PITCHFORK WOUND Sunbury, Pa., Aug. 16.—Walter G Kling, aged 15 years, of Milton, died at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Kllng, Milton, of lock jaw. Two weoks ago he ran the tine of a pitchfork through his toe. Advance N i • - To Womeny Misses and Men Our Alteration which has been announced in previous editions of the paper will take place on Saturday, Aug. 18 Details in Tomorrow's Papers Resorts ATI-ANTIC CITY. N. J. . CONTINENTAL-——] Tennesneeave.. nrar Beach:alv/nyeor*n; pri vate baths; running wster in roomn; elevator; excellent tob'e; white service; orchestra. Am. plan; $2.60 up daily: fl2 to ?2> week'y. fcookfeis. Garage. M. WALSH DUNCAN. HOTEL TENNESSEE Tennessee Avenue and Bench Ocean view. Bathing from notel. Showers. $9 up weekly. $1.60 up daily. A HEALY. BRUNSWICK U STJAMES PIyACE.i 1 Leading High-Class Moderate Kate Hotel ALBEMARLE etc. Coolest location; 4000 feet porches; 100 larce cool rooms: elevator; line table, freeh vegetables and sea food; catering to those seekinp high grade accomodations without the excessive cost. $lO up Weekly; $2 up Daily. URFIIF INN • CAIIOLINA AVB. DLLL.L 11111 NKAII ItKACH. Piers and amusements. White serv ice. Bathing from hotel. American plan $2 day up. Rooms 75c day up. J. YOUNGBLOOD. LEXINGTON Pacific and Arkansas Area Running watar fan rooms. Private Uathn. Music-Dancing. Cap. 60QL $9.00 up weekly- $2.00 up daily Include* table supplied with best market affords. Only hotel where guests go to surf in bathing •uita without using streeta. Bath houses free. Grounds Adjoin Beach and Boardwalk Open surrounding*. Fireproof Garage. Booklet leading Moderate Price Hotel. Modern lhrou;koat. Kentucky Ave. & Beach. Heart of Atlantic City. Cnpacity M 0; private baths : running water. Refined surrounding*;ocean bathing from hotel (2 up daily, sl2 up weekly. Write for fo'.der 14th season. Ownership management. BUSY DAYS AT MT. OLIVET CAMP Harrisburgers Take Promi nent Part in Services at Religious Gathering Mt. Olivet Camp. Dlllsburgr, Pa., Aug. 16.—Prayer and praise ipeetng yesterday morning at Mt. Olivet campmeetlng was In charge of Miss Ida Kast, of Mechanlcsburg. .After the Scripture reading a number of voluntary testimonials were given by those In attendance. At 10.30 the Rev. J. M. Worden, of Harrlsburg, gave a Bible reading which was much ap preciated. The Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Brenneman, of Camp Hll, sang a duet. At 1.30 o'clock junior meeting was in charge of Ross Devine, of Harris burg, who had arranged a fine pro- - gram of music and addresses. A spe cial duet was sung by the Misses Jen nie Kauffman and Margaret McCurdy, entitled "I Want to See Jesus; Don't You?" Miss Emily Edwards, junior superintendent of Dauphin county, de livered an interesting aldress to the children. The Rev. Gannan, of Har riaburg, preached the afternoon ser mon. The C. E. services were con ducted by Miss Ida Kinsley, with the subject, "Spreading Good News." A song service preceded the reading of the Scripture, solo by the Rev. S. A. Farven, of Brls"bln, and a duet enti tled "Lord, I Am Wiling," by E. L. Bender and Martha M. Bender. At 7.30 the Rev. Dr. Bell, Methodist Epis copal pastor .of Mechantcsburg, deliv ered a sermon. COWS KILLED BY LIGHTNING Lampeter, Pa., Aug. 16.—A se vere storm passed over this section and Goshen Tuesday night, doing considerable damage. Six fine Alder ney cows were killed, being struck by lightning, on the Day Wood farm. Hail fell in some sections of the county and tobacco In the upper end was riddled. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Blain, Pa., Aug. 16. —Mr. and Mrs. James IC. Pyle, of Philadelphia, an nounce the marriage of theft- daugh ter, Miss Florence M. Pyle, to Georgo B Boyer, at .the bride's home on August 8, 1917. Mr. Boyer is the youngest son of Edward D. Boyer, of Blain, now employed In Phlladel | phia. Auto Road Map Free Mailed on Request HOTEL ADELPHIA Chestnut, at 13th St., Philadelphia Pn. 400 Rooms —400 Baths Resorts ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. KENDERTON OCEAN END TENNESSEE AVE., One of Atlantic City's most prominent hotels oft the boardwalk. Centrally located. Rooms single or en suite with private bath. Elevator. Sun parlor. Open iawn attached. Booklet and rates on request. A. C. CHAIMAN. TUP U/II TCUIDP Virginia Ave. IME. YYIL 1 dfllKL and Beach. Ocean view. Capacity SOO. Private baths, running water in rooms, ele vator, etc. Music $3.00 up dally, special weekly. Amer. plan. Oper all year. Booklet. SAMUEL, ELLIS. J3,i 1. t.0.H7.50. VWWMy-ll Jta3Psltf OSBORNE Pacific and Arkansas AYS. 100 yds..from BATHING ALLOWED PROM HOT.EL New Room* With Private Bath too ROOMS WITH RUNNING WATER NELLUNDY houne from Beach. 1 minute to Steel Pier; excellent cui sine; white service; private baths; running water; elevator to street level. Capacity 260. Special 112.R0 up weekly; $2.60 up dally. E. H. LLTNDT. Hotel Boscobeln ea r aVh ; baths; elavator; line table; special rates; booklet; bathing privileges, shower baths. Always open^Ca^jaolty HOTEL WILLIARD N^7 B °e r ach. Vft - Fireproof. 13S airy rooms overlooking the ocean, lawn and tennis court. Elevator, running water, good table. Special Sept. rates—-.512.50 up wkly. Booklet. HOTEL CHANNEL Illinois and Pacific Aves. Noted for its excellent table. American plan $1.60 day up, European 60c up. Ca pacity 260. Bathing from hotel. 18th season. Oarage. A. C. CHANNEL. SOMERSET &£ beach, 29th year same management, $1.60 day up. Bathing from house. RUTH ALEX BTEEB. NOR W OOD ciflc a A*ve*a. "popi^M with Harrtsburg visitors. Bathing from hotel. |9 up weekly. Dancing. I W. R. SMITH.
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