2 TIMELY NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Farewell Party in Honor of Visitor From Chicago \\ ormleysburg, Pa., Dec. 21. —A farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, on Wednesday evening to Miss Opal Cumback, who will leave on Friday tor her liome In Chicago, after a vis- It ol' several months with her sister, Mrs. John Crossley. The guests were: Miss Opal Oumback, Miss Caroline Fry, Miss Romaine Fry, Miss Jean ette Baker, Miss Catherine Zeiters, Miss Catherine Fetrow, Clarence Kissinger, Hale Jenkins, Lorne Mum ma, Paul Bruce, Mr.- Scott, Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Margaret Jenkins and Miss Brown. TREAT FOR POOR CHILDREN Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 21. —The Elka Club will not give its customary treat of candy and oranges to the poor children of town this Christmas but Instead will raiso a large con tribution of money which will be turned over to the relief association to be used In helping the poor fami lies during the winter. TURKEYS VERY SCARCE Dillsburg, Pa., Dec. 21.—Turkeys are being sought but are not very plentiful in this section. They have been selling at 31 cents per pound. Geese are selling at 23 cents per pound and some folks are substitut ing the goose for Christmas dinner. Chickens are selling at 18 cents per pound. 1150 MEMBERS ENROLLED Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 21.—The Red Cross workers here have enrolled 1,169 members thus far In their drive to reach the 2,000 mark. The bad weather has held up the workers. BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25c /- .. , Military Brushes Hair, Cloth, Tooth and Nail Brushes GORGAS 111 X. Third St. Pemia. Station 1 YES, YOU WILL WANT SOME Yes, you will want some candy for Christmas at your home. You will want gift boxes of candy for your friends. Your church v, ill want candy for the Sunday school children. Everybody loves candy In some form or another, especially for Christmas. This Ftore, as usual, has an ample supply of There are little boxes and big boxes, but all are pretty gift boxes and filled with our well-known assortments of pure, delicious candies made in our own candy factory, under our personal supervision. No matter how little you want or how big your order may be, you will find it to your advantage to inspect our qualities and compare our prices for your Christmas needs. Greek-American Confectionery 409 Market Street r; [stern^i STEissren1I to-morrow nn,i p j Slipper", EPFSfe ' Mans So,ld SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS ™ / / k Working Shoes, The kind the folks will appreciate. Get our prices. ens 'isi/ / j \ sh U ank S 8 ° leS M a a n dc Y ° U wHI S3Ve mone y = 3nd tha * worth while, COnsid-; S ° ,e P#U ' \ Jos! over Munson erm g these days. . ! caiin., Bfc|f /,) Army shoe last. cut. Blue trim-ffilis : jjflf / / /.'/ cut.) Spe- Men's Black or Tan Everett Slip- '• j jf/ Soft Dark dr en' ( r ®d /v) co House to B1 **" A&B WP®® Suppers. M 1 .80 9. and $1.25 7 soles, ' ei 35 \ „Jwns T ;l- /.,,• C h 1 ldrcn's I ./ no 5k 1 D 1 00 \l\i\\VVffl{ dark blue Children'* \mm-mT" 9©C <gllJa ===== S/////MK ' . Special at Juliets, rui- c hampagnc Men's Felt Slippers, likr; . . ~ ,Vi'in' C , B ,° y ?' short' '''iVub- A(B . A trimmed. Kid rfuttSn cut. Made of good quality! 4; dull black "hort Boots a. $1,49 rrs: Si"f. '*"• "' >■"■ Arc ! tS> S. "■ —•* _. JBc $1.98 $1.49 $2.45 $1.98 $1.25 i — —"— I *•■ , I-buckle shliS? "tina 01 !!* Women's Dark Brown |j -s*jt ;| Arctic-,, black sole, tips or Mm tary Uice Boots, o 1 ' tl ' / $125 $2.95 $4,95 R u "b be rs. ' jrc I. jj rt , Ladles* Newest Black Kid Lace' ahndpq went ti}j >o^ hers, nil Christmas Boots; long, slender sn - acs - / sT _ _ sizes. LWy- "~~U vl ©"i vamps; high Cuban heels, | $1.35 98c 98c TE£™, 1 *l] THURSDAY EVENING, CUMBERLAND VALLEY Maryland Man Sold 40,000 Morphine Tablets Hagerstown, Md.. Dec. 21.—Dr. Charles A. Woff, a veterinarian ot Williamsport, this county, who was recently arrested charged with vio lating the Harrison drug act and held by United States Commissioner A. E. Hagner here for the action of the Federal grand jury, has been found guilty and was sentenced year and a day in the Federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. The arrest of Wolf re sulted from an investigation by rev enue agents to ascertain what lie did with over 40,000 quarter-grain mor phine tablets bought after the pas sage of the Harrison act. Besides Wolf, Mayor U. W. Kurd, of Wll liamsport, was arretted and held for the Federal grand jury also charged with violating the Harrison act and a prominent physician of this city is under investigation. RECEIVER FOII TOOL, COMPANY Waynesboro. Pa., Dec. 21.—0n peti tion of R. S. Wamper, vice-president of the Cashman Tool Company, Judge Bush Gillan, ot Cliambersburg, yes terday appointed C. J. Huff, of this place, receiver for that corporation. The industry was organized last spring and incorporated March 23, with an authorized capital of SIOO,OOO of which some $22,000 was issued. Of this the plaintiff in the action holds $13,100. The company took over the plant of the Wayne Paint Com pany, which had failed a few weeks previously, and began the manufac ture of machinists' tools of various kinds. The cost of plant and equip ment was $40,000. The Indebtedness is $33,000. ANXVAIi CHRISTMAS BAU Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 21. —The committee on arrangements for the leading event in social circles during the year, the annual Christmas ball, has everything in shape for the event which will be held in the Arcade dance hall on Wednesday evening, December 26, at 9 o'clock. One of the features this year will be the elaborate decorations, and the re freshments will be of a most sumptu ous nature. Invitations have been sent to parties residing In Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, Richmond, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Hagers town, Westminster. Cliambersburg and other cities. Several hundred persons are expected to be present. Selling Coal to Poor at Hagerstown Police Station Hagerstown, Md„ Dec. 21.—This city last night observed its first "lightless" night in accordance with the ruling of the Federal fuel admin istrator announced by Local Fuel Ad ministrator Mayor J. McP. Scott. Ad ditional curtailment in street light ing lias been imposed by the street commissioners in order to save coal at the city's lighting plant, as the coal situation is acute here. The fuel managers have opened a coal yard at police headquarters, where coal is being sold at cost to poor families. NURSE GOES TO RED CROSS Carlisle, Pa, Dec. 21.—Miss Luella Davis, for two years head nurse of the Carlisle Hospital, has resigned her post and leaves to-morrow lor Camp Dlx, N. J., to take tip Red Cross work preparatory to going to France. Her place here will be kept open for her. Prior to her leaving the other nurses and friends are planning an informal reception. JAMES F. EASH DIES Mechanlcsburg, Pa., Dec. 21. James F. Eash, of 58 West Keller street, died last night at the Harris burg Hospital, where he was taken on Tuesday afternoon for intestinal trouble which developed suddenly. Mr. Eash was 37 years old and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was employed at the store of Gately & Fitzgerald, at Har risburg, and In the evening operated a machine at a moving picture the ater here. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter; also by his mother, who lives at Johnstown, and a sister In Ohio. Funeral serv ices will be hold on Sunday after noon in charge of the Rev. J. Ellis Bell, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. ADVISERS KEPT BUSY Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 21.—Owing to the rush of registrants at the courthouse here, where Judge M. L. Keedy and all of the lawyers of the city are filling out the questionnaires for the selected men, laymen 'will have to be called upon to assist with the work and sittings held at night in order to complete the work within the required time. Yesterday 140 questionnaires were filled out. Each day brings a larger number of reg istrants. MARRIED AT HAGERSTOWN Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 21.—Miss Ethel D. Boyd and Francis S. Forn wald, both of Harrisburg, were mar ried at the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic Church here by the pastor, the Rev. S. S. Hurlburt. JUBILEE CLOSES CAMPAIGN Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 21.—A special jubilee gathering last night closed the campaign for funds for Dickin son College in thfs section. The of ficial totals of the drive have not yet been compiled. The gathering was held in the courthouse with Dr. James H. Morgan, of Dickinson, pre siding. Addresses were made by Bishop John W. Hamilton, of Wash ington, and the Rev. Robert Bag nell, D. D. DEMONSTRATION POSTPONED Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 21. —The de/| onstratlon scheduled for this morn ing when fifteen selected men were to leave from this place for Camp Meade wa spostponed on the new or ders that delay the departure until after Christmas Day. Last evening the members of the legal advisory board, with a number of volunteers, met in the court room to instruct registrants in the filling out of their questionnaires. A Nutritious Diet for All Ages. Keep Horlick's Always on Hand Quick Lunch; Home or Office. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH Charming Cantata Given at Carlisle M. E. Church Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 21. —A charm ing Christmas cantata depicting the birth of Jesus and the joy felt by those who were privileged to share in the wonderful events of that sac red time, was given in Allison Meth odist Episcopal Church last evening, by members of the Methodist Sun day school. Numerous persons from other schools assisted in making the event a success. The building was attractively dec orated with pines, from the branch es of which hundreds of tiny elec tric lights twinkled. The principal action took place from a specially constructed platform. A large chorus of little people rendered a number of yuietlde selections. The costumes worn by shepherds, wise men and others were appropriate, and an air of reverance held the immense audience in its grip f or al most two hours. A free-will offering for Armenian relief was received. VICTIM OP ACCIDENT BURIED Millersburg, Dec. 21.—Charles Doney, aged 47 years who was killed by the Buffalo flyer on Mon day evening, was a brother of John and Abraham Doney, of Mlllersburg. Doney lived for a number of years as a sort of recluse in a: shack west of the Lykens Valley Railroad Junc tion, and being almost totally deaf, the result of a serious Illness in youth, he did not hear the rapid train approaching and was instantly killed. The body was taken to the home of his brother, John, from whose residence the funeral wap held yesterday. The Rev. Mr. Ber ger officiated. 200 NEW MEMBERS Wellsville, Pa., Dec. 21.—The Red Cross Christmas drive is on here in full, and with nearly 200 names al ready enrolled, the members of the committee tn charge feel sure that the allotment of 350 for this bor ough and Warrington township will be overtopped with ease. The com mittee is headed by John D. Spang ler, as chairman. His lieutenants are Dr. Bruce Hetrlck and Charles Elicker, and the assistance are Harry Ziegler, E. H. Finefrock, Clarence Brougher, Joseph Milligan, Mrs. Mary Wells, Mrs. Joseph Milligan, Mrs. John D. Spangler and Miss Adeline Wells. MRS. MARY METZ DIES Berrysburg, Pa., Dec. 21.—Mrs. Mary Metz, widow of the late Michael Metz, died on Wednesday aged 77 years. Funeral services will be held on Sunday morning at St. John's Lutheran Church, the pastor, the Rev. Paul Huyett, officiating. Four children survive: Mrs. Kate Keboch and Mrs. Robert Deibler, of town; Mrs. Isaiah Daniel, of Eliza - bethville and Mrs. Emanuel Lebo, of Harrisburg. BAND ELECTS OFFICERS Mount Wolf, Pa., Dec. 21.—At a meeting of the Mount Wolf band Tuesday evening officers were elected as follows: Leader, George A. Dlehl; assistant leader, G. H. Wolf; president, George A. Dlehl; recording secretary, Herrman Gris man; financial secretary, George W. Wolf; trustee, David Rodes; board of directors, John Blessing and David Llchty; treasurer, Charles H. Dlehl. The band had thirty pieces and has lost one of its members, Earl Wolf, as a result of the selec tive draft. PRESENTS FOR ORPHANS Mount Wolf, Pa., Dec. 21.—Little folks in the primary department of the United Brethren church have each sent Christmas gifts to the boys and girls under seven years of age at the Qulncy orphanage. They were sent individually with names signed. Mrs. H. W. Zuse Is the superintendent of the department. She was assisted by the teachers: Mrs. W. O. Knaub, Mrs. D. S. Gingerlch, Mrs. W. D. Llnebaugh and Mrs. Levi Melhorn. LODGE OFFICERS ELECTED Hummelstown, Pa., Dec. 21.—The Sons and Daughters of Liberty met Tuesday evening and elected the fol lowing officers for the ensuing term: Councilor, Miss Sarah Henderson: as sociate councilor, Mrs. Sarah Kar many; vice-councilor, Mrs. Emma Thomas: associate vice-councilor,. Mrs. Mallnda Lingle; guide, Mrs. Annie Reed; inside guard, Mrs. El len Tinney; outside guard, Mrs. Ida Thompson; trustee, Mrs. Annie Reed. Marietta Woman Has More Than 100 Descendants Marietta, Pa., 21.—Marietta has one of tlje most remarkable women perhaps In the st.te in the person ot Mrs. Caroline Rapp, widow of Albert Kapp, who resides in West Walnut streets, with her son, Harry. Her health is excellent, and she looks twenty years younger. Mrs. Rapp be fore her marriage was Miss Caroline O'Brien, daughter of Byron O'Brien, who was the first man to obtain a patent on a washing machine, and was a mechanic of skill and ability. She was born at Myerstown, Lebanon county, October 12, 183fi, and when quite yqung her father moved to Bainbridge, and operated the old saw mill at Wild Cat, which was among the first of its kind in this section. At the age of seventeen she was mar ried to Mr. Rapp by the Rev. Mr. Patterson, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marietta. De cember 25, 1850, and is the mother of twelve children. Resides raising her large family she has taken care of and reared several of her grandchil dren, their parents having died when the children were small and in relat ing her remarkable life she says she raised three families. Mr. Rapp died eleven years ago. Ho was a descend ant of Marietta's pioneer residents. She believes in providing for the win ter and on her birthday she celebrat ed it by making four or five gallons of sauerkraut. She canned fruit the past summer unaided, and does all her housework, and had •sne of the best war gardens In Lancaster county as all the fruit and vegetables she . canned were raised in her garden. She is ono of the oldest members of the Zion Reformed Church, and among the few left who worshipped In the old church on the hill which is now a landmark. Her children living are Harry Rapp, Marietta; William Rapp, Mari etta; B. O. Rapp, Harrisburg;; KUs worth Rapp, Harrisburg;; John Rapp, Harrisburg, and Albert Rapp, Read ing. There are fifty-three gcundchil dren and thirty-eight great-grand children. Her aisters are Mrs. Sarah Grove, Marietta, and Mrs. Harry Adams, St. John, Mich. She has one brother, John C. O'Brien, residing in Marietta, who Is a veteran of the Civil War. Mrs. Rapp delights in telling of the things past, and says all should put trust in God as He alone gov erns things. She hopes to reach the century mark, and will then head a flve-generation family. Thero are over one hundred descendants. Suburban Notes LIVERPOOL Charles H. Snyder has gone to Mongolia, Md., where he has accept ed a position as Assistant Superin tendent of a new railroad to be built in that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Dilley have closed their winter home here and have returned to their home at Philadelphia for the winter. Mrs. B. F. Blattenberger has re turned home from the Hartman Hos pital at Harrisburg. Albert Hamilton employed at Sha mokin, is spending the holiday ses sion with his family here. Ell Charles, of Hunter's Valley, visited his daughter, Mrs. John Bar ner on Wednesday. J. D. Snyder was at Duncannon yesterday. Prof. Paul Charles leaves to-day to spend the holiday vacation with his parents at Roseglen. Miss Jennie Barner visited her parents in Pfout's Valley on Wed nesday. Mrs. Charles H. Snyder and daugh ter, Frances, are visiting relatives at Millerstown. . HUMMELSTOWN Miss Marjorie Nlssley spent yes terday at Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker spent Monday evening in Hershey with I Mr.,and Mrs. Oscar Bordner. Robert Lower and Lloyd Fellen baum have returned from a hunt ing; trip near Gettysburg. Mr. and Mrs. George Spanglor, of York, will spend Christmas with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Petersen, of Poplar avenue. Principal and Mrs. W. A. Geesey will spend the Christmas vacation at Altoona and Hollidaysburg. and will also attend the State Educa ! tional Association at Johnstown | from December 26 to 29. James Cassel Is confined to his home with stomach trouble. ) Air. and Mrs. Harvey Kaylor, of ; Harrisburg, were guests of Mr. and ' Mrs. D. C. Rhoads. I Charles Lehr continues 111 with ! pneumonia at the home of his fath er-in-law, Henry Gerber. , Mrs. C. N. Rhodes and son Robert spent Wednesday_ln Harrisburg. Professor Thomas O. Mitman Is . spending the Christmas vacation I with his parents, Professor and Mrs. [ Howard Mitman, of Hellertown. Misses Marjorie Nlssley, Lillie ] Gresh, Mary Breckenmaifer atid Helen Gresh will leave next Satur | day for a week's visit with friends at Philadelphia. DILLSBURG Mrs. Scott Sheffer, of Harrisburg, visited friends here on Tuesday. O. W. Weaver, who had been su ] perintending building operations in j Akron, Ohio, during the summer i and autumn is home again for sev i era) months, the weather having tied up building operaUons. j Mary Aller has been ill at the I home of her parents for several ] days. i D. W. Beltzel, who has been 111 for i several weeks, Is slowly convales ! cing. The few days of milder weather 1 have materially affected the travel |by sleigh. In many places the wind : had carried most of the snow out j of the road and with the sunshine and mild weather most of this has disappeared from the middle of the , road. The automobiles are begln ' ning to travel again after a week's idleness. Alex Dlerman, conductor on the Dillsburg branch, Is 111. John Fees ; ter is conducting for a few days and j Niles Cook is motorman. The Uulnlne Thnt Dotn Not Affect Head I Because of its tonic and laxative ef- I feet. Laxative Brorao Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing I nervousness or ringing in the head. ! There is only one "Bromo Quinine." | K. W. GROVE'S signature is on box;. 30c. —Advertisement. i Inseparable Combination A German, drawn as a juror, rte- I sired to be excused. "What reason Ido you have for not wanting to serve?" asked the court. "I don't understand very pood English," was the reply. "Step Into the box," or dered the Judge. "You're not likely to hear any Rood English here." I Good English and good printing are inseparable. You get tho best of I both when you leave your order with I us. | THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO. 28-30-32 H. 3rd St. These Attractive Specials For Saturday Many Useful G Schleisner's Underwear' ; Schleisner's Blouse and Hosiery Depts. Shop Provides q:iU Attractive Gifts Camisoles Schleisner Blouseg of washable satin and Editorial °X£J crepade chme-m flesh models - in georgette, TT is not new for crepe de chine and j I the Schleisner chiffon —in white, / I c 4. , i black, flesh, maize, ItJLX Stores to be .prfc*, pca i h , cora i 2 for $1.39 1 closed evenings and other shades. Special, ETA before Christmas. alues $5 to sls. $1.50 While we have fol- (fcOQK 1 O 2 for $2.25 lowed the custom for P Bloomers ' ears and most rigid,y , T .„ . adhere to rules, espe- T a. i —of Jersey sillc —in Lot 3 flesh and white. cially those that are Special, made for betterment of *r / • $2 conditions, we feel that j 2 Pairs for s3.so if ° ur stores had not 200 Lingerie TTi -j done so before, this t-*, Envelope vear, above all others, BIOUSeS ChemiSe should be the time to Sizes 36 to 40 v wIIIOC . , ; Special, r \ Fine variety of styles in remain closed evenings. II Hv lingerie. * II SI.OO to $1.25 r We "' e n r 1 Government on its new . Or 2 for $1.75 policy of LIGHTLESS Costume Petticoats nights. This is the time Blouses Taffeta and Jersey to conserve fuel. Special, QET silk all the desirable r y'/'vO shades and styles. . Ever - v effort should Li fof*, be put forth in all di rections to bring about sm aH lot of IS 2 for $7.95 conditions that will chiffon _ b , ack oycr help win the waf I whitf Small lot of four whether thev "tranin choice 8 car^s > on somebody's toes" or Tailor-Made $1 "w in . Shirts T We favor a poHcy of „ . . on Small lot of five bigger business, but let ' peaa ' .69 Women's Sweaters lt be donc without choice, ' waste. " , —of radium silk and ikQ , satin, in peach, flesh, • ! white and corn. 250 Pair "Women's Silk Hose j LOTI- Women's ] LOT 2 Women's ] thread Silk and Kay- rn Kayser's Silk Hose, <£-* nr ser's Silk Hose in [ *r I extra quality-in L *r| *'o black, white and col- j J_ black and white, at J_ ors, a pair J per pair J 2 pair for $2.69 • 2 paif for $2.95 LOT 3 Women's ] T ~ . ~, ") e ,., l TT . _ LOT 4 Women s Fibre Silk Hose m >, fk h"" 1 r~*\ f black and white, per j- hiTlf* Fibre Silk Hose in }. VKp pair.. j all colors, per pair. J 2 pair for sl.lO 2 pair for $1.50 150 Women's and Misses' Suits—ln Two Groups Winding up our stocks to clear out broken size lots and odds and ends. Tailored and dressy models. ' 75 Suits at sls 75 Suits at $25 Values to $39.75 Values to $79.50 V Specials in Coats —$19.75 to $35 Values Up to $52,50 Taken from our regular stock—including trench coats, dressy and tailored models. All desirable materials, styles and colors. 50 Dance Frocks —Choice $12.75 A Miscellaneous Lot Formerly up to $29.75 * A lot of Dance Frocks—soiled from handling—in lace and net—regardless of for mer value —take your pick, $5 10 High Class Dresses-Values to $125.00 Including six afternoon and evening wraps and four costume dresses of chiffon and silk velour. Some are elaborately fur trimmed. Take your pick, $39.75 50 Trimmed Hats that were $3.90 to $15.00 Your Choice, Special at $1 Palm Beach Hats—Georgette and Straw Combinations —Specially Priced at $12.90 to sls. DECEMBER 20, 1917.
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