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
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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 !
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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
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