PERSONAL- SELECTIVE DRAFT | BY DAN CUPID Seven Marriageable ( Girls Chosen From Workmen's Compensation Bureau Little Dan Cupid, not satisfied with ail his hurry-up war weddings, was looking about one day for further , prey and happened to glance through 1 Capitol Hill. When he came to the offices of Statistics and Information of the Workmen's Compensation Bu- ] reau he paused, and straight and • swift shot a lot of arrows regardless); of where they were going. "Crash," went some hearts, and | the next thing camo weddings, six of j them, and another engagement lust., announced, all of the brides girls of the department who have married during the past few months. First came the wedding of Miss Henrietta Grimes and Arthur Atller bach, of Philadelphia, where the couple is residing; Miss Mary Wall married the Rev. Robert Wolf, a young Lutheran minister, filling his <\rst charge at Berwick; Miss E. Bur nette Gohn and Sherwood F. Watts, were both attaches of the depart ment, and are residing in town; Miss Anna Nissley married Fred B. Harry* of this city, early in October," and ihey are housekeeping at Second andj Hamilton streets; Miss Flora Gal bratth went to Bisbee, Arizona, for her health some time ago and while there married Dalbert Wiley of that city. She is here for a brief time and wiil soon join her husband in the West. Miss Catharine Church, who married Robert Yohn, of the Yohn Brothers music house, this city, last June, told of her marriage just a day or two ago, and pretty Miss Alice Le- Compte gave a tea last Saturday to i announce her engagement to Or. j Robert M. Hursh with the Bethle hem Steel Company at Steelton. The | marriage will be an early spring event. The gift of the department! to its brides has always been a hand-] some clock with chimes, and it is; said that there will be several more candidates for the gift before long. I Embroidery Club Busy With Red Cross Work Mrs. Bellett of Paxtang, j entertained llio "1900 Embroidery| Club" at her home yesterday aft-1 ernoon. The members have been j very busy doing Red Cross work and j are at present knitting squares to lis made up into a wool comfortable which they intend presenting to thj Ked Cross in Harrisburg when fin ished. Those present were Mrs. Ed win Cook, Mrs. Bickle, Mrs. J. A. Thorley, Mrs. L. A. Scott, Mrs. j 10mma Trace, Miss Maria York, Miss l.ois York, Mrs. Edward Kirby Law- I son, Mrs. R. R. Pleam, Mrs. C. D. | Willis, Mrs. J. C. Allen and Mrs. Bellett Lawson, S. P. M. CLUB MEETS The members of the S. P. M. Club held their eleventh meeting at the home of Miss Lillian Sherman, Kun \le and Cowden streets, last evening. Cards and dancing were enjoyed and prizes were awarded to the winning players. Refreshments were served to eight of the members. The meet- t ing next week will be held at the home of Miss Helen Arch. GETS MOW ASSIGNMENT Mrs. Edward J. Stackpole, Jr., leftj to-day to rejoin her husband at | Augusta, Ga. Captain Stackpole has i recently been assigned to Camp Han- | rock as supervisor of bayonet train-; ing for the Fifty-fifth Brigade, j Twenty-eighth Division. TO SPEAK OX WTI'KE "Scenes From the Woodland" will be the subject of a tajk by George H. Wert, of the State Forestry ITe- • partment, in Bethlehem Lutheran | Church, Green and Cumberland Cumberland streets, this evening, at I 7.30 o'clock. Very Special Wal Saturday Pearl Gray Kid Boots; gray cloth tops. cial, WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP 226 Market Street P-RrDAT"E\ r R"NITNrG, . H3CKRIBBURG TKLBOKJgg DECEMBER 7, 1917. Folks From This City Attend Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Pheneger, of ! Columbia, happily celebrated their I golden wedding anniversary Tuesday ! afternoon by enterthining a host of ! friends. The couple was assisted in I entertaining their guests by their 1 former bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss Mary McCall, who attended their wedding also assisted. One hun dred guests called during the alter* i noon. The reception and dlningrooms were profusely decorated with chr>- santhemums, roses and ferns ot which many were gifts. They receiv ed beautiful gifts, tokens of respect and sixty dollars In gold. Mr. and Mrs. Pheneger are well known in this city, having resided here for eight years while Mr. Pheneger was employed at the Penn slvania railroad. They were members of the Grace Methodist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pheneger were born in Lancaster county. The Harrisburg guests who attend ed the reception included: Mrs. S. B. Ellenberger, Mrs. WiUard Young, Mr. and Mrs E. S. Blackson. A dinner in honor of the Harrisburg guests was served after the reception. MISS MORRISSEY'S GUESTS Miss Katharine Morrissey, 436 South Fifteenth street, entertained the members of the R. and S. last evening. The guests enjoyed knitting for the Red Cross, Refresh ments were served to the following members, the Misses Alice Joyce. Helen Czneriski, Mary Smarsh, Marion Durborow, Marguerito Mc ! earthy nd Katharine Morrissey. Miss Jane Dawson, who has been visiting Miss Mary Wilhelm, of liOG Green street, has returned to her home in Philadelphia. Miss Irene Dysert, of Mechanlcs burg, is spending the weekend In j Anna Glass, of 40 North Sev enteenth street, is home I Thompsontown, where she M.sited ; her sister, Mrs. C. D. Stewart, i Miss Tiny Matthews, who has been spending several months with Mrs C N. Nieman, of 14 south Thir teenth' street, has returned to her home in Knoxville. Tenn. Sunday School Girls Organize Knitting Class Mrs J. H. Kase, of 15 North Sev enteenth street, entertained members i of her Sunday school class last e\e nng at her borne after a lons absence j caused by Illness, .lames Rebuck. who had charge of the class while Mis. Kase was away, was guest of honor with Mrs. Rebuck. The class decided to organize as Red Cross knitters, with the name of Stevens Memorial .lunior lied Cross Knitters They will meet for work every Monday evening and later on will be formed into groups as soldiers to wage a mem bership campaign. Every one wa.= glad to greet Mrs. Kase again and the evening" dosed l with refreshments. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Rebuck, the Misses .Marie Mowers, Ethel Werner, Mr- I ginia and Delia Costello. Ruth Stees. Kathryn and Virginia Morrow, Grace ! Peake and Elsie Pierce. Mrs. Marj Ritter Kohline, Mrs. Bertha Templar Flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Kase. Mrs S J- M. McCarrell of Locusf street' was called to Philadelphia vester'day by the sudden and serious illness oI her brother, William al l. ,aC Miss Harriet Westbrook of Mel- I rose, is visitihg her sister, Mrs. Heber ! Harris Thompson in Tamaqua. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Morris went home to Baltimore yesterday after a I week's stay among old friends in the I West End. Mrs. J. Austin Brandt is at her ! home, 603 North Front street, after ! a little trip to Philadelphia. William Cr. Childs of this city has gone to York to accept a position i with the Edison Cement Company, j Mrs. Lillian M. Baughman, of 22 | North Fifteenth street, is spending a fortnight in Allentown and Enston. Mrs. Francis H. Green of West [ Chester, is visiting Miss Minnie E. Bailey at 126 Locust street. Harrjsburg Boy Serves in Panama Canal Zone - j _Ju FAY E. CAMPBELL Fay E. Campbell, a resident of the feast End, enlisted shortly after war was declared on Germany and isnow in Company G, Fifth United States Infantry. At present Campbell is stationed at the Canal Zone, Panama. In letters to friends in this city he writes that he is enjoying the serv ices. • Harry Buck lias resumed his studies at the Philadelphia College oi Pharmacy after spending several days with his brother, Louis Buck, of Cumberland street, Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Maguire, of 5 South Front street, are spend ing several days in New York City. Mrs. Edward J. Stackpole, Jr., lias returned to Augusta., Ga., after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L Bailey, Third and Maclay streets. Miss Martha T. Black, of 213 Forster street, who is confined to her homo by Illness, is convalescent. fj Table Lamp Special at ® ar harbor Chairs $Q.95 I Solid Mahogany Lamp with 14-inch £== R Strongly made of natural willow —a 1 lined silk shade—all colors. practical gift chair—only 50 on sale. Thii if the ONE Qirirtmar of an Qirirfmarer l A for practical, yemxble diffr 1 LIVE JOMETHINC, IN FUIINITUIIE The One Christmas when we must spend our money The One Christmas when we must give something in fur pi wisely in making useful —not useless gifts. niture —because furniture is the most appropriate gift for the 111 home. The One Christmas when every dollar spent must be spent so that it will do some permanent good. The One Christmas when you'll find this store filled with l' : . splendid stocks from which you can select gifts worth while The One Christmas, particularly, when our thoughts must without extravagance. Be sure to shop early so we can ar turn to our homes because our homes conserve the nation. range for delivery when you desire. I IT A Library Hill Climber DAVENPORTS EMmST I Auto Vans For I Are Sure to Please I I jjj| '-In.v' ( jj The Kiddies I 30 Styles to Select From $12.50 to $75.00 Every Member of fit Every Home Needs I the Family Will Enjoy Tomorrow ayan .. 59c A Book Case jgv o Plioii* ji; lb 1 U-COIUC vUOU _ I steel well built —sold at this low '!' pq It will not only he a lasting gift, price as an advertisement to have L— J i i ... ~ , . , . , From the head of the house down all ( you bring the children here to visit - J ' u Wl 1 ><au ° ,c orne * will appreciate the comfort to be had in our Children's Furniture Depart- c== Oak and mahogany sectional || a cozy lircside ( half. All styles "None delivered. Ko phone or- LLI L_ | ~ and stationery—plain or mullion -4 or MgfiSP M^ harged - Bringrcady rrfHr s^ H $17.50 to $50.00 1 SEE WINDOW DISPLAY ) ' 1 j|| $16.50 tO $85.00 j ' Give "HER" a S:j THIS TEA WAGON pttTi A"PPTT TT C T This Gate Leg Table Solid Mahogany vLi/AK l/ilil/W 1 Solid Mahogany -rffffi Tjr=lfr Special a * $16.50 ' For Xmas Special at $18.50 la I—' l w '" please her because it saves ' l u ' )C a sensible, practical gilt Made of solid mahogany—size y" - J i—— **** J ✓> steps. A simple, practical design. Solid something she can use 365 days in the G f t o p 34x42 when open one ryj j flji J3~"P|' i- * 1 3 //tjQVyN\ "At, mahogany rubber-tired wheels—re- year. Goldsmith Cedar Chests are made large drawer. May be used as a JltS )lw| YI k movable tray —and the wagon is easily of fh e most odorous red cedar that breakfast table, tea table, card HI moved about. grows plain and copper trimmed table, writing table or sewing J4? t-5? \K Fifteen other styles to choose from— table and many other practical J| ii|TD all finishes of oak and mahogany -at / styles. . uses. No home complete without 1" I*™J I j wis.so t " $7.50 to $32.50 1 | HUNDREDS OF OTHER UNUSUAL GIFT PIECES AT SI.OO AND UP LET US SOLVE YOUR GIFT PROBLEMS ery. " =s .as . .i. buy NOW. ffij L_ I NORTH MARKET SQUARE ! !fS iiiiiitSiii Mrs. Bailey's Scholars Hold Qlass Meeting The members of Mrs. J3dward 1 {alley's Sunday school class of the Market Square Presbyterian Church, met at the home of Mrs. William H. Pomp, 1914 Zarker street, last even ing. A business meeting was held prior to tlie lesson study, to discuss the various work of the class. A social hour followed with refreshments. j The members present included: ! Mrs. Edward Bailey, teacher; Miss Stadler. Mrs. A. L Geyer. Miss Ma bel Burlington. Mrs. Harry Young, Mrs. C. G. Keister. Miss Ivy L. Huber, Miss Anna Patterson, Miss Ida Hoover, Mrs. J. E. Wilson. Miss Margaret E. Fessler. Miss Anna Wright and Mrs. B. W. Wright. Mrs. Howard M. Bingaman Is Hostess at Dance I Mrs. Howard M. Bingaman, of 3203 Riverside Drive, will entertain informally this evening at a dance In honor of Miss Lydia Kunkel. The guests, who Include the mem bers of the Friday Evening Dancing Club, will be: Miss Susanna B. MagUire, Miss Winnifred Meyers, Miss Annette Alger Bailey, Miss Louise A. liickok, Miss Cecilia Kunkel, Miss Alice Les cure, Miss Honore Jane Patton. Miss Katherlne Rutherford. Parker Gelst white, John Lescure, "Wid" Lescure, De Wight Luddlngton, Wilbur Morse, Russell Alger Bailey, George Devore, Nelson Shreiner. "Pcbb" Stone and Chris Jennings. ISSI'K DANCE INVITATIONS Miss Theodore Sangree KaufTman, of 130 Evergreen street, has issued invitations for a dance at the Civic Club, Friday, December 28, from 8 to 11.30 o'efock. In honor of Miss Martha Ann Wilson, of New York City. Miss Wilson, a student at Hood Seminary, Md„ was a schoolmate of Miss Kauffman's and will spend the Christmas holiday vacation with her. Use Grandma's Teacups at Old-Fashioned Party Mrs. James Eastright, 525 Peffer street, entertained the Thursday Afternoon Embroidery Club at an old-fashioned tea party, and tea was served in the ancient tea cups her grandmother used. Prizes were awarded to the members turning in the greatest number of knit articles for the soldiers. Those entertained were: Mrs. Charles Hall, Mrs. Henry Towsen, Mrs. B. B. Beistel, Mrs Maud A. Cooper, Mrs. Wilson S. Ebersole, Mrs. J. A. Hagerman, Mrs. Arthur Loser. Mrs. William Quenz ler, Miss Esther Martz, Mrs. Ross Yaple, Mrs. A. B. BulHngton, Mrs. James Eastright and daughter, | Eleanor Eastright. We are splendidly ready with a complete line of Gift Novelties at 25c and 50c embracing the newest and most appre ciable articles, both useful and attractive. Woman's Exchange Third Street at Herr Bp®! HEI'OHM BILL 1NTHODICBI) /'.V Associated Press Amsterdam, Dec. .7.—The electoral reform bill was introduced in the lower house of the Prussian Diet yes terday by Imperial Chancellor Von Hertling according to a wireless dis patch from Berlin to the Maasbode. In urging the passage of the bill, the chancetlor said: "The duty is laid upon me to ful fill the royal pledge solemnly and re peatedly given, and I will exert all my strength to carry out by duty and I do so from full conviction." IJHI TKNAM' DAKPOHTH TO TALK Lieutenant George Danforth, of the United States Navy, will address the audience at the weekly study hour, Saturday afternoon, at the Public Library. He will tell of his experi ences on the seas, and of his ex plorations in the West Indies. The hours will open at 3 o'clock. /L j j Saturday and Monday ixlLis Specials at Paul's Shoe Store Women's Cii'iiy Kil. Cloth Top, Jjicc, High Cut, l.oug t A QQ Vamp, l'liiln 1'oe; 57.00 value. Special ** Women's Black Vki Ki<l, Jjaee, Goodyear Welt Soles, High $4 60 Heel, Plain Toe; Stylish $63)0 value. Special Women's Vlcl Kid, Button ai|d Lace, lx>\v Heels, Medium 40 TOP Tip; sr>.oo value. Special Women's Tan I-ace. New Ixw Heel, Ixmg Vamp, Narrow I>C 60 Toe; $7.50 value. Special Wwiwv same in black st>.;s 13. .C. Hurt's Gray Suede anl Gray Kid, I .ace, I .oner d>Q Qfl Vamps, l.oiiis Heels; $12.00 value. Special ' Ladies' Over gaiters 1.00 to $3.00 Boys' Tan English Lace, Welt Soles, $4.00 Roys' Heavy Black Shoe for school wear. (1 Qfl Special U>ls7U Agency for Bostonian Shoes for Men; LaFrance For Women Headquarters for Full Line of Xmas Slippers PAUL'S FOR BETTER SHOES 11 N. FOURTH STREET A Man's Gift From a Mail's Store Ipr Win.Sfrouse 9
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