16 ; OBERLIN ::: : A beautiful American flag sxß feet, mounted on a pole capped with a brass eaglo and with an iron bnsffc will bo presented to Salem Lutheran Church at the regular services on Sunday morning by Eugene Rehku gl*r. A special program is being prepared for tilt occasion. The committee composed of Miss Ethel Horner, Mrs. John Bennett. Mrß. Simon Baylor, Miss Helen Brehm, Miss Bertha Eby, Miss Moth Nissley and O. C. Bishop is very active in the Red Cross campaign and is meet ing with much success. On Sunday evening at 7 o'clock the boys and girls of Neidlg Memorial United Brethren Sunday School will render the cantata entitled "Christ inas Great Heart." This will be pre ceded by recitations and dialogues by the children of the beginners' depart ment. Special efforts are put forth by the committee, Miss Ethel Horner, chairman, to make It a success. The usual treat will be given only to the primary department. Mr. and Sirs. Thomas Lyons are visiting in Philadelphia this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Goodfellow, of Philadelphia, attended the funeral of Mrs. Walter Hocker, on Wednes day. Norman Garddner is spending the Christmas holidays in Norfolk, Va. David Kemmerer. a student in the MEN'S AND I.ADIES* Silk, Linen & Cotton Handkerchiefs Fancy nnil Initial In boxes Consylman & Co. 1117 N. Third St. One of the Most Appreciated Christmas Gifts For Any One Who Loves Flowers Is A Box of Flowering Bulbs B> planting some every two weeks your frleiul will have bloom ing flowers all the time. Box of 50 Narcissus, SI.OO Box of 50 Tulips, SI.OO Box Assorted Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, $1.50 Or we can make up a box to cost what you wish. It's Something "Different"—and Very Pleasing WALTER S. Quality Seeds and Bulbs Ci 07—1309 Market Street—Open Evenings. The Senate Is Receiving Many Compliments on the Satisfactory Noon Luncheon Served Daily (Except Sundays) From 11.30 to 2 P. M. 75c John N. H. Menger—Fred H. Mengcr Proprietors P. S. —Following the custom of previous ycais the Senate Cafe and Bar will be closed on Xmas Day. Our Talking Machine Departmen I Open Evenings Until Christmas j 1 /iJ3SL\ Here's a Real Gift ] I (0# J "Leader" Columbia Grafonola j ft And Ten Double Records (20 Selections) j On Terms of Our, Xmas Club Plan { j| SI.OO a Week. For Only jj I $ 92- fill j ® There will be real delight in your home this g: Christmas if the gift assortment includes a Coluni- fm jjH fj bia Grafonola —no matter whether it be an SIB.OO ■lif'Sf,V-M} stt one or a $350.00 one. We have them all and sell W'J jrWj j U f It H-pgj i ' them on convenient terms. The "Leader" outfit H///fi fE oSsE *j j* we mention here is however our best seller and B[i [ ill 11 m * i jk: consists of the full cabinet Grafonola shown in either BPlwiLi i 11 ■ llS§oj : ** oak walnut or mahogany and 10 double records 5 - W. (20 selections). The "Leader" is an extremely ac- B J tistic model and has a rich mellow tone. The ''■ ivyfl I three-spring motor's a marvel of accuracy. The Ifr II cabinet at first glances, shows that none but the \ ■ u \j most skilled craftsmen have had a hand in its de- ]| I ' \ sign and finish—truly it is an instrument for the I r finest home. Hear a demonstration in our luxurious 7? \ * soundproof booths. " j MILLER & KADES \ 7 North Market Square # On Our Christmas Club Plan $1 a Week J FRIDAY EVENING. itlioological seminary at Susquehanna University, Kelinsgrove, is home for his Christmas vacation, j Mrs. Robert Batdorf and son Gil | bert, of Philadelphia, are visiting j with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron | Lyter. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eshenauer and i Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Osman, virtth their I son Lee, are spending a few days at , Millersburg. j Miss Helen Hocker, after several ; weeks' visiting in Philadelphia, has i returned home. Joseph Janson Jr. and family, of Selinsgrove, are spending several weeks with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janson. William Janson, a sophomore at Susquehanna University, is home over the holidays. A service for the "Festival of Our Lord's Birth," prepared by the board of education of the Evangelical Lu theran Church of America, will be presented by the Sunday school of Salem Lutheran Church on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. It is a chil dren's service and promises to be a very interesting occasion. Candy this year has been eliminated, except from the primary department. Dr. J. Webster Byrod, one of our physicians, presented himself before the Army board for service and Is now awaiting disposition by the Gov ernment. The Swatara township schools have sold to date 4,411 Red Cross stamps. I.Ij'THBR F. K VST TO HEAD THE DEMOCRATS The West End Democratic Associa tion on next Wednesday night will vote on the following nominations for annual officers; President, Lu | ther F. Kast; vice-president, William i McAlieher; secretary. George W. I Smith; treasurer, Charles W. Tuekey; ! trustees, A. M. Shatto, H. F. Peters, James Calilll, Charles Hampton, Frank , Gaylor, William Fasnacht, Charles ! Houdenshield; membership commit- I tee. Frank Lescure, Elmer Halbert, Percy Hamilton and Harry Schiefer. STEELTON AND NEARBY TOWNS XMAS PROGRAM BY HIGH SCHOOL Members of Junior Class En tertain-Pupils of the School Members of the junior class of the high school tills afternoon presented ! the annual Christmas program In the I high school auditorium. The pro gram marked the close of school prior in the Christmas vacation. Tho program presented is as | lows: Selection, "Forest Whisper, !•'. H. Liosey, Op. if 48, orchestra; chorus, "And the Glory of the Lord," (Messiah) Handel, high school; decla mation. Giad Evangel," Harold Suydam: piino solo, "Wedding l>ay at Trouldhaugen," Miss Dorothy McCoy; essay, "Some Christmas Customs," Miss Helen Nesbit; vocal solo, "Irish Songs," Miss Sara Wigtleld; recita tion, "Santa Clans' Assistant," Miss Eleanor Sheaffer; "A Description of a Person," Miss Mary iless; chorus "The Birthday of a King," high school; cornet solo. "The World's Fair Polka," Myron Lamke; recitation, "The Light in the Window," Miss Magdalena Mart/.m; piano solo, "Mili tary Polonaire," Miss Helen McCall; charm, "Hymn of the Maiseillaise," •Junior French class; chorus, "Star Spangled Banner," high school; exit march, "Preparedness," orchestra. St. Mark's Society Is Loyal to United States The St. Mark's Society, a branch ot the National Croatlon Society, at a meeting on Wednesday night passed a resolution endorsing the stand the Government took in declaring war on Austria and pledging its support to this country during the war. This organization is composed of spventy tlve members and has taken a stand [ for this country since war was de-; clared. To Impress upon tho resi dents of the borough that the society is patriotic officers recently pur chased Liberty bonds for the organ ization. Members of the society have joined the Red Cross and have given to all funds when asked, a mem ber said to-day. Charities Make Another Appeal For Donations Five urgent cases of needy who are depending on the Associated Charities should have a Christinas, too, an offlcef said to-day. Steeiton residents can make these families happy by giving donations to the Charities for making up baskets for them. The Charities keep these fam ilies in food and coal, things that are necessary, but do not supply luxu ries. "We hate to see these children without a real Christmas," an officer of the Charities said to-day. "The only way we can give them a gift is through the generosity of residents as the organization does not have sufficient funds to give Christmas presents. Croatian Sokol to Hold Entertainment and Dance An entertainment and dance for the benefit of the Croatian war suf ferers will be given by the Croatian Sokol in Croatian Hall, Second and Washington streets, on Saturday evening. The stage play, entitled "The New Sun," will be presented during the evening. The funds ob tained through this entertainment will be sent to the supreme treas urer of the National Croatian So cities to be sent to relieve the suf ferers In Europe after the war. The sokol has subscribed to the Liberty loans and war funds, and individ ually the members have become members of the Red Cross. J^fonitoßbs& Authorized ilt'Uicra .to uunrnntee these Lisle and Silk Socks 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c Hose For Ladies Consylman & Co. 1117 N. 3rd St. HARRJSBTTRG TELEGRAPH Program For Centenary Christmas Entertainment i All arrangements for tho Chrlst j nms. program to be presented in i Centenary United Brethren Church, Sunday evening, have been complet ed. The program follows: Song, school; prayer, the Rev. A. K. Wler; recitation, Paul Steevor; recitation, Dorothy Heagy; dialog. ; "Ten Little Stars;" solo. Anna Pugh; recitation, dialog, "The Japanese j Girl's Christmas;" dialog, "Christmas j Fun;" recitation, Anna Mc&famee; recitation .Ray Ktetler; song, school; dialog, "The Christmas Dolls;" reci tation, Charlotte Nissley; recitation, Kfcnnie Stoever; Merry Christmas Drill, fourteen girls; solo, Dorothy I Arnold; dialog, "Burning For Him;" J recitation, Charles Shaeffer; dialog, I "Snowflakes Softly Falling;" solo, | Sara Armstrong; dialog, "Christmas j Light;" offering, recitation, Emmett Geigcr; recitation, Mary Miller; solo, Streka Anderson; dialog, "The Stock ing Brigade;" recitation, Marie Burkliolder; recitation, Mildred Hol man; dialog, "The Christmas Tree;" song, school: recitation, Anna Pugh; recitation, Helen Bross; song, four girls; recitation, Marion Kuntz; reel tatlon, Julia Grimes; dialog, "Christ mas Influence;" solo, Edna Troup: recitation, Clifford Douglass; star I drill, twelve girls; recitation and ; goodnight song, Elvira Holman and •' chorus. To Arrange For Drills of Steelton Reserves Arrangements for drills for the newly organized Steelton Resei'ves will be made at a meeting of the officers and directors in the Steel plant office this evening. At this session rules and by-la\vs will be adopted. Membership blanks are in .the hands of the officers and directors and can bo~~secured at the local banks and downtown stores. All those wishing to join are re quested to fill out the blanks and submit them to tho officers to be acted on. At tonight's session* all details in regards to uniforms and guns will be taken up and worked out. No Shipments of Coal Arrive in Borough Today Coal dealers did not receive any shipments of fuel this morning. At the offices of the Steelton Stor< Company and Detweiler Brothers, Front street, it was announced that many orders are booked but no coal in sight. W. E. Abercrombie, of the Steelton Store Company said that in all probabilities several carloads would be shipped to the borough this week. Two Days Vacation For Three Plant Departments Announcement was made by offi cials of the steel plant this morn ing that a t,wo-day vacation has been granted employes of the company working in the bridge shop, frog shop and steel foundry for Christ mas. They will be off Sunday, Mon day and Tuesday. This is very un usual as only one day vacation Is given employes on a holiday. Em ployes of other departments will be allowed to leave their work late on Monday afternoon. ! FORMER RESIDENT DIES David Bender, aged 71, many years a resident of North Second street and an employe of the steel company for forty-three years, died in Penbrook yesterday. Mr. Bender was a veteran In the Civil War and was an officer in Posi 58, G. A. R., for many years. Two children, Fred Bender, of Swatara street, and Mrs. Edward Walborn, of Penbrook, and one brother, Fred Bender, of Harrisburg, with bis wife, survive him. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, the Rev. L. E. Henry officiating. Burial will be in Shoop's Church Cemetery. MAIL QUESTIONNAIRES * Questionnaires for registrants whose numbers are between 1082 and 1239 were made by the local ex emption board this morning. This afternoon, questionnaires for those whose numbers are between 12 40 and 1389 were mailed. GASSNER FUNERAL Private funeral service will be held to-morrow afternoon for Arthur C. Gassner, at his home, 186 South Sec ond street. Buiral will be made in the Oberlin Cemetery. The body may be viewed this evening between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock. ' Steelton Snapshots Schools Close. The borough schools closed this afternoon for the Christmas vacation. They will open on January 2. Choir Rehearsal.—The choir of St. John's Lutheran Church will hold an important rehearsal in the church this evening. To Hold Entertainment. l —The an nual Christmas exercises of the pri mary department of the First Meth odist Sunday school will be held this evening at 7.30 o'clock in the social rooms of the church. Traveling Bag as Gift.—Members of the force of policemen of the Bethlehem Steel Company presented J. M. Earnest, chief of the force, with a fine traveling bag yesterday as a Christmas present. Y. P. S. C. E. to Meet.—The Y. P. S. C. E. of the St. John's Lutheran Church will hold a special meeting at 6 o'clock Christmas morning at which time a Christmas entertain ment will be held. The program Is In charge of Miss Minnie Dress. To Open Poolroom. Richards and Brasliears will open a new pool room to-morrow at 28 South Front street. This building was formerly occupied as the Orpheum Theater. The building has been completely re modeled and refurnished. Clul) Meets. —Miss Pauline Cal laglian, 325 Lincoln street, entertain ed the members of the B. H. S. G. Club at her home lpst night. Re freshments were served to Mildred Westhaver, Catherine Hennessey, Agnes Mace. Hazel Hecli, Alma Pouffer, Ruth Kapp, Edith Bretz. Catherine Fisher, Gertrude Jacob. Grace Hershey, Sarah Lodge and Anna Smeltzer. Vigilance Committee Will Assist Chicago Officers By Associated Press Chicago, Dec. 21. A vigilance remmittee was formed last night by the Cook County Bankers' Club to co operate with the authorities in an ef fort to curb bank robberies in Illinois. The committee, in addition to giving active alii to police, will strive for re vision of the criminal parole laws, lows, which the bunkers say work to the advantage of robbers. The Hction of the bankers name a? the result of ii Ion'? series of robberies in unci around Chicago. BY TOWNS STEELTON WILL GET ALLOTMENT Expected to "Go Over Top" iri Drive For Christ mas Members Officers of the Tied Cross Chapter [ announced to-day that Stoelton will without a doubt duplicate her good showing in other campaigns and "go over the top" in the drive for Christ mas members to the local chapter. The total number of members secured during the campaign so far which was posted in the Headquar ters this morning was 4,773. Steel ton has been asked by Washington to supply 6,300 Christmas members. With reports of to-day this figure was assured find it is likely that this borough will get many more mem bers. Over 1,000 members were se •cttred by the committees yesterday. Individual records for canvassing are held by Frank K. Howells, of the Mechanical Department of the Steel plant with 1,200 subscribers to his credit. He reported that he has not completed his work and will raise this number considerably be fore he is through. Mrs. T. J. Nelley, wife of Presi dent Nelley of council who has secured 500 subscribers during the drive holds individual records among the women teams. Many steel plant departments are yet Jio be heard from and the re sults of the drives in the plant arc anxiously awaited. Mrs. Melvin Cumbler, captain of the team working in Heagy's Heights, yesterday reported that every home in her district has pro duced at least one member to the society. More than 200 members have been obtained so far in High spire and the drive is producing good results in Enhaut, Oberlin and the township districts. Boys and Girls Mourn Loss of Raymond Hagen Boy Scouts and school students this morning mourned over ' the loss of their schoolmate and chum, Raymond Ci. Hagen, aged 14, who was found dead hanging by a sheet to a bedpost in his bedroom yesterday morning by his mother. All his friends to-day were unable to give any reason why he should take his life as he was in good standing in school and was always believed to be on good terms with all his chums. The tragedy was discussed in bor ough business circles this morning. Coroner Eckinger conducted an in quest yesterday afternoon and de cided that the boy had committed sui cide, as there have been no new de velopments which tend to show the unfortunate,affair in any other light. Mineral services will be held from hi 3 home at 425 - Catherine sttreet. Stcelton, Monday afternoon, at 2 o clock. The Rev. G. N. Lauffer, pas tor of St. (John's IvUtheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Baldwin Cemetery. Members of the Boy Scouts and high school stu dents will attend the services. Grammar School Closed on Account of Diphtheria The Central Grammar school was closed this morning on account of a case of diphtheria in a home of one of the pupils attending school. Cha(rles McCall, aged 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCall, 3*5 Swatara street, is reported as having the dis ease. The case was reported to the school authorities by several chil dren. The physician attending the patient, G. W. Henry, principal of the school, said he failed to report the case to him. I'RI'.SB YTKUIA X CllOllt TO SING CHItISTMAS CANTATA On Sunday evening the choir of the First Church will sing the Christmas cantata, entitled "Beth lehem." This cantata is divided into three parts. The first part portrays the shepherds in the field at Bethle hem receiving the annunciation of the Savior's birth from the angels, dis cussing the prophecies of this event, and going even to BeUUehem to seek the young child. The second part portrays the Wise Men coming from the east and offering their gifts to the new-born King. The third part suggests the homage we should offer to the Savior of the world. The solo parts will be sung by Miss Mary B. Coroett, soprano; Paul D. Miller, tenor, and W. K. Boudman, basso. Miss Corbett will direct the choir supported by thirty voices. [fisT COLD IN A HURRY "Pape's Cold Compound" is pleasant and affords Instant Relief. A dose taken every two hours untn three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a cold. It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages in the head, • tops nasty discharge or nose run ning. relieves sick headache, dull ness. fftverlshncss, sore throat, sneez ing, soreness and stiffness. Don't stay stuffed upl Quit blow ing and snuffling! Ease your throb bing head! Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold Compound," which costs only a few cents at any drug store, ft acts without assistance, tastes nice, causes no inconvenience. Be sure you get the genuine. Don't accept something else. —Adv. ' SHIRTS at iiniiNiHil merit, Htyle anil value. SI.OO to $3.50" Consylman & Co. 1117 N. 3rd St. i MIDDLETOWN 1 Miss Marian Martin and Miss Susanna Wickey, trained nurses, of Philadelphia, are spending the holi day season with their parents. Delmar Will was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital this morning suffering with typhoid fever. The Boy Scouts of Mldletown and Royalton will spend this evening at the Harrisburg Y. M. C. A. where they will participate in a number of games and amusements, i The annual Christmas entertain ment of the Church of God Sunday school will be held in the auditorium of the church Sunday evening at 7.15 o'clock. • John W. Styne, aged 5 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Styne, died I Here Are Two Models I |of Phonographs You Should § I Hear Before Making Your I | Final Selection | if- Record and Play § | f sioo-°o S6O-°° a No. 4A Victrola and 6 Records . . $24.50 — $2.00 monthly | ■ff. No. 6A Victrola and 6 Records ... $34.50 — $3.00 monthly 4 5 No. 9A Victrola and 6 Records ... $62.00 — $4.00 monthly $ .w No. 60 Rishel and 6 Records .. . $64.50 — $4.00 monthly M * No. 75 Rishel and 6 Records .. . $79.50 — $5.00 monthly A w No. 100 Rishel and 8 Records .. . $106.00 — $6.00 monthly ? No. 16A Victrola and 12 Records . . $224.00 —$10.00 monthly H No. 200 Rishel and 12 Records . . . $209.00 —$10.00 monthly jj| Victor Records for Christmas A gift that goes straight to J I* the heart of every music lover who has a talking machine New : J. I Patriotic Records Each of them is a patriotic inspiration and a J musical joy. ROTHEICT^J H 312 Market Street : 3 ; East End Bank Thirteenth and Howard Streets Announces 1918 Xmas Savings Society Now Open—Will Remain Open Until Dec- 29, *l7 1917 Wa Largest Year Help Make 1918 Larger Yet DECEMBER 21. 1917. Wednesday evening at w.. „tjck! • T at the home of his grandmother Mrs. j "N , Wm. Spruce street. He is survived by his parents, brother, Clarence M., Jr., and sister, Grace; grandparents, Mrs. Wm. Weidner, of town and Mr. and Mrs. John 11. Htyno of Royalton. The funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon from his late home, tho Rev. I. H. Albright will officiate. Burial will be made In the Middle town Cemetery. St. Peter's Lutheran Sunday j School will hold its Christmas serv- ( Ice Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Tt < is entitled "Hail to the King." The ' school, orchestra and' church choir I will participate. Mrs. W. 12. Raymond returned tol her home in Philadelphia after spending some time with her par ents. The Christmas entertainment of the Presbyterian Sunday School will i be held Sunday evening at 7.30. It is entitled "Christ, tho Hope of the I World." Farm Loan Total Aggregates $29,824,000 Washington, Dec. 21. Loans ag gregating $29,824,000, have been made to farmers by the twelve Federal land banks In the six months since the farm loan system has been in full op eration, according to the monthly re port of the Federal Farm Loan Board issued to-day. In addition $75,000,000 of loans have been approved and will be negotiated at tho old & per cent. Interest rate when funds are made available through sale of farm loan I bonds privately, or to the United i States Treasury under the pending I plun to have Congress ppproprlate $100,000,000 a year for the purchase. ! / ■> I The Largest Assortment of Silk Neckwear in the city Consylman & Co. 1117 N. 3rd St. v
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