2 TIMELY NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S SUBURBS PEACH GROWERS I TO RAISE BEANS The Fear That Buds May Be, Frozen Leads to Changes in Season's Ci*ops Hagerstown, Mil., Jan. 30.—Fruit! growers on both sides of the Mason j \ and Dixon line in the South Moun-j \ tain peach belt, it is announced, are] \ already planning to plant navy and j \ soy beans In their orchards, ow -1 lng to the severe winter weather, j which has ranged from 5 to 17 de-l grees below zero at periods for a| month, practically killing the peach j - crop by the buds freezing in the, wood. Peach growers, it is re- I ported, stand to lost hundreds of thousands of dollars as a result of the damage to the peach buds. They expect to recover a portion of their loss by growing beans, for which it is expected there will be cn unusually heavy demand at high prices this year. Experiments made with beans in this section last year proved a success, and. it is said, they <an be grown prolltably in the light Foil now planted in peaches. Nu- Imerous demands arc being made upon T. L. Smith, county farm agent here, by peach growers, for seed 9 eans lor the coming season, but [furnishing the seed, Mr. Smith ■tates, will be a big problem owing |p a scarcity. I FIRST OF SERMON SERIES I Annville Pa. Jan. 30.—The Rev. William F. DeLong pastor of the [hrist Reformed Church, preached [ho first of a series of sermons on the mat war on Sunday evening, ill? ■lbject was "What War Is." His next |ermon of the series will be preached pn Tuesday evening. Reliable Prescription For The Kidneys For many years druggists have j watched with much Interest the re-1 markable record maintained by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great] kidney, liver and bladder medicine. | It Is a physician's prescription. Swamp-Root is a strengthening! medicine. It helps the kidneys, liv er and bladder do the work nature intended they should do. Swamp-Root has stood the test of ; ears It Is sold by all druggists on its merit and it should help you. No other kidney medicine has so many H Be sure to get Swamp-Root and V start treatment at once. ■ However, if you wish first to test ■ this great preparation send ten cents | ■ to Dr. Kilmer's & Co., Binghamton, | N. Y., for a sample bottle. When i ■ writing be sure and mention the llarrisburg Daily Telegraph.—Adv. ■ | WARD LINE 5 Direct servic* on fast twin-•crew j steamers from New York to | ?! HAVANA A H?cuE n Sailing a every Saturday R ii MEXICO I tTo Progreso, Vera Cru and j Tampleo. Frequent calls nt I a| Nassau, Bahamas. Literature ■ C & full information on request. H NEW YOKK AMI CUBA MAIL II S. S. CO. H 1 Foot of Wnll Street, Slfn York PiOr any Railroad Ticket Office,,. l^or^MUh^rize^ToutMs^^genc^^lj I WrtMWm w RELIEVED IMMEDIATELY tf Your Child Hawks and Coughs, Simply Apply Cam phorole to Throat and Chest So many people neglect their children's cough until it may fcvHop into whooping cough, croup, or bronchitis. Then you woul i wish you had a jar of CAKPOROLE handy. It quickly touches the spot and gives sure relief. The remarkable success of CAMPIIOROLE is entirely due to Win tergrcen. Menthol and Camphor, prepared in s synthetic way to gWe result*. CA M PHOROLE is rceotaeded far Whoop ing Cough, Croup. Broocho-poeumoria, I Asthma. Sore Throat, Tonaditis. Pleurisy and Neuralgia. At aR druggist*. VINOL MAKES GOOD BLOOD Positive —Convincing Proof Many so-called remedies for anae mia are only ho In name. Their mak ers are afraid to prove their claims by telling what their medicines contain. Tho only way to be honest with tho people is to let them know what they arc paying for. Here Is the Vlnol formula. When the doctor knows What a medicine contains, it ceases to be a "patent" medicine. | Cud Clver and Beef I'eptonea. I Iron nnil Mnuannene I'ep tSßUten. Iron nutl Ammonium Cl- Irate, l.lme and Soda Ulyceru lhox|iliatt* Canearlu, Aiiy doctor will tell you that the Ingredients of Vinol, as named above, will enrich the blood and banish itnaemia and create strength. When the blood Is pure and rich and red, the body Is strong and robust. You can prove this at our expense because your money will be returned If Vinol does not improve your hea It li. t:i>>rgc A. Gorgas. Druggist: Ken. iudy',l Medicine Store, 321 Market ttreet; C. F. Kramer, Third ana Broad htreets; Kitzmlller's Phar mu<-y, 1325 Derry St., Harrisburg, slid at tho best drug store In every town and city in tlie country. WEDNESDAY EVENING, Former Railroad Fireman Now in U. S. Engineer Regt. 'jEIJSIBf |||p 1 ..wHL JOHN T. GROVE Hummelstown, Pa., Jan. 30. John T. Grove, son of John O. Grove, contractor and builder, of Hummelstown, is now serving In the United States military service at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to this he was a fireman on the Philadelphia and Reading Rail road for several years. He was born in Hummelstown twenty-flve years ago. He is now a member of Com pany E, Th*ee Hundred and Seventh Regiment of Engineers. Ice Conditions Along Potomac Cause Worry Hagerstown, Md„ Jan. 30.—Rest-1 dents of towns along the Potomac! river and its larger tributaries are disturbed over the possibility of a' licod following a sudden thaw or; rain melting the snow, which is from two to three feet deep in tMe 1 mountains and in the valley, and ihe great mass of ice on the river j breaking up. The river is covered; with ice from 15 to 24 inches thick, for many miles, and the ground be ing frozen would cause the thaw water to run into the streams, in stead of being absorbed. FIRE COMPANY'S BIG TIME Annville Pa. Jan. 30.—0n Friday evening the Union Hose Company will have the biggest event since the dedication of the building In May of last year. A social evening will be enjoyed after officers are elected. To Prevent the Grip Colds cause Grip—LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove the cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." E. W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c.'—Advertisement. Suburban Notes LEWISBERRY Mrs. Ward Nesbit and Mrs.' My ers, of Mt. Airy, spent Friday with Miss Blanche Miller and Mrs. Fan nie Dugan. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fetrow spent Friday at Harrisburg. Mrs. A. 11. Fetrow and daughter, Mrs. Elmer J. Bonner, were Thurs day guests of the former's brother, Fred Schubauer and family, of Fish ing Creek Valley. Mrs. John H. Shettel and the Rev. A. J. Martin spent Saturday in Har risburg. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Spangler and son, Roman M. Spangler, Jr., spent a few days at the home of Mrs. Spangler's parents, Mr. and Mrs.! W. G. Fetrow. Air. and Mrs. Charles Balr, of I Cly, are visiting at the home of Mrs. I Bair's father, D. G. Brinton. MILLERSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kipp celebrat ed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter, Mrs. John Brinton, at Harrisburg, on Sunday. James Rounsley was at Harris burg recently. Mrs. Mary Allen is ill with ap pendicitis at her home in Main street. Mhs. W. C. Moore and Miss Jes sie Kipp visited their sister, Mrs. J. B. Parsons, at Port Royal. Mrs. Reuben Moyer, of Harris burg, was a recent visitor here. Shuman Hart, a student at Dick inson College, Carlisle, visited at the home of D. M. Rickabaugh, re cently. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Thompson, of New Buffalo, spent a day with the former's sister, Mrs. James Rouns ley. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rlppman at tended the wedding of the latter's sister, Miss Ruth Jones, and Jo. seph B. Hutchinson, at Newport on Saturday. HUMMELSTOWN George Greenawalt spent a day In Harrisburg. Miss Helen Gresh was the guest of Mrs. William Landls In Harris burg. Miss Mary Breckenmaker spent Saturday in Harrisburg. The newly-elected officers of the Lutheran Men's Bible class were In stalled Sunday afternoon. Special features of the program were a solo by Mrs. J. R. Martz, chorister of the Lutheran Church, and an address to the Bible class by the Rev. S. Wln fleld Herman, of Harrisburg. Misses Marjorie Nissley and LilUe Gresh spent Saturday evening at Harrisburg. George Muth, of Philadelphia, Is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Muth, of West Main street. Mrs. Harry Stewart, of Ilatboro, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ebersole. Miss Annie B. Nye spent Sunday afternoon at Harrisburg. Frank Muth, one of the sledding pat-ty which the trolley car plowed Into Thursday morning, was brought from the Harrisburg Hospital to his home on Saturday afternoon. Roy Brightblll, of Mercersburg Academy, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bright bill. Harry Sutcliffe, of Philadelphia, visited his parents and his brother and sister, Thomas f-nd Rebecca Sutcliffe, who are In the Harrisburg Hospital with broken bones caused by the sleighing accident of Thurs day morning. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wisman Married Fifty Years Ago Marietta, Jan. 30. —Mr. and Mrs. Wisman, residing in Kast Market street, had tho honor of celebrating liieir golden wedding anniversary at tlieir home in\ Saturday. On account |of the serious illness of Mr. Wisman tnere was no big event, but the nia joiity of the children and grand i.illurin culled during the day and in the evening refreshments were served. Air. Wisman is 71 years old. He was born in Germany and when a year old his parents came to the L'nited States. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was serving as an errand boy for Captain John Hay, of York, and November 23, 1861, he enlisted in Company U, Third Mary land Volunteer Infantry, but was sooi: discharged on account of bejng too light. We then enlisted In Com pany 1, One Hundred and Thirtieth 1 cnnsylvanla Volunteer Infantry as a drummer boy. After serving nine moliUlfl he again enlisted In Com pany B, Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, under Captain Gregg, and served until November, ISCS, taking part in many engage ments, including Antletam and (Jliancellorsville. He was wounded three times in the service. In 186S he married Miss Sarah J. Zlegler, of Dtllsburg, York county, and thirteen children were born to the union, the following of w'hom are living: Harry Wisman, Mrs. John Smith, Walter Wisman, Mrs. Keefer, Mrs. Joseph C. Kline, ot Marietta; George Wisman and Mrs. L. G. Deitrich, of Milton; A. Kea Wisman, Somerset, and Horace Wisman, who has been In the Reg ular Army for a number of years, and when last heard from was In France. George Wisman, a son of this venerable couple, served during the Spanish-American war. Therfc are twenty-three grandchildren in the family. Mr. Wisman has a brother and a sister living and Mrs. Wisman has a sister. A Mr. Wisman is a member of Lieu tenant William H. Child Post No. 226, Grand Army. Liverpool Red Cross Unit Has Membership of 195 Liverpool, Pa., Jan. 30. —This week thirteen new names have been add ed to the list of Liverpool Red Cross Society, making the total enrollment 195. The new members are: Mrs. George Kepner, Mrs. A. B. Coleman, Mrs. Emma Shaeffer, Mrs. E. C. Dunkerly, Mrs. Sallie Wallis, Mrs. Liberty Derr, Dr. Elizabeth Relfsny der, Mrs. Carrie Deckard, Bertha Marie Deckard, Claretta Deckard, Suie Swufczj and Ruth Brown. The highwater mark of 250 mem bership will be reached next week when a house-to-house canvass will be made by Miss Puera B. Robison and her copimittee, Mrs. H. A. S. Sliuler, Mrs. A. B. Coleman, Mrs. Mary Singer, Mrs. W, D. Hoovet and Miss Annie M. Stailey. HEISIiER-UtINKER WEDDING Halifax, Pa., Jan. 30.—Cornelius H. Heisler, of Philadelphia, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Heisler of Hali fax, and Miss Hannah M. Lenker, of Millersburg, were married on Sat urday evening at the latter place by the Rev. J. Harry Musselman, pas tor of the Lutheran Church. CANDIDATE FOR OFFICj! Halifax, Pa., Jan. 30.—James M. McKachan, of Enhaut, one of the livewlre P.. O. S. of A. men of Lower Dauphin county, has announced him self as a candidate for the office of county president of the order, the election to take place next June. Mr. McKachan is now county vice-presi dent. ELKS PLAN CELEBRATION Harrisburg Elks are planning a big celebration in February. It will be held in honor of the fiftieth an niversary of the order. Arrange ments are in charge of a committee of which Horace A. Segelbaum Is chairman. This committee will out line a program next w^ek. SNOW POSTPONED FUNERAL Columbia, Pa., Jan. 30.—The snow storm yesterday and the inability to run cars or cabs, caused the post ponement of the funeral of William H. Hinkle, the war veteran who drop ped dead at his home, until to-day. The snow blockade prevented the running of the belt line trolley cars and tied up traffic of all kinds. HAS TYPHOID FEVER Halifax. Pa., Jan. 30.—Elmer F. Biever, of Watsontown, has con tracted a severe case of typhoid fe ver. Mr. Biever is a son of Mrs. Mary M. Bciver, of Front street. POLICE: GET INCREASE To-day is payday for the police, and has a peculiar interest for the police because it is their first payday since their salaries were raised. Men on night duty were warned to be on hand to-day for their pay. When Coffee Disagrees quick results for the better follow a change to Instant Postum A delicious, drug free drink, tasting much like high grade coffee, com forting and satisfy ing to the former coffee user. Ideal for children. "There's a Reason" for POSTUM Sold by Grocers. i^ygatiwiSsisEHsEiliE HARRISBXJRG ed 96& TELEGRAPH! MIDDLFBUBO BANK OFFICERS ' Middleburg, Pa., Jan. 30. —Stock- holders of the Middleburg National Bank here elected the following di rectors: James G. Thompson, M. Milner, Jerry Charles, W. A. Has singer, John Showers and George Erdley. The following officers were also chosen: President, James G. Thompson: cashier, James G. Thompson; assistant cashier, Wil liam Rousli; clerk, Edna Rietz; chairman of board of directors, "W. A. Hasslnger. SOLDIER RETURNS HOME Lewisberry, Pa,, Jan. 30.—Ray mond H. Stonesifer, of the 316 th United States Infantry, of Camp Meade, Md., has returned home. He was disqualified on physical examina tion. Mr. Stonesifer spent about three months at Camp Meade. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stonesifer. Annual February Furniture Sale Offering Unexcelled Values in Home-Furnishings—Nothing But Our Low Expenses and Heavy Buying Power Could Warrant Such Prices As We Are Able to Offer—Make Your Purchases NOW For Spring Delivery (Goods Will Be Held For Later Delivery by Making a Deposit) 10-Piece William & Mary Dining Suite, $98.00 Suite includes —Buffet, China Cabinet, 48-inch Extension Table, Serving Table, 5 Side and 1 Arm Dining Chair upholstered in Genuine Leather. EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED ABOVE 4 Piece Wm. and Mary Bed Room Suits, Walnut 4 Picoe Wm ' and Mary Bed Room Suit, Ivory or Mahogany, including either a Poster Bed or Enamel, White Enamel, Oak or Walnut, 4 Pieces, Panel Bed, $105.00 $79.00 9 Piece Queen Anne Dining Suite, in American 3 Piece Queen Anne Cane Suite, Solid Mahogany Walnut, including 5 Side and 1 Arm Dining Chair ' I'rames, Blue V clour Spring Cushions, 78 inch covered'with Blue Spanish Leather. 9 Pieces, Davenport. 3 Pieces^ Realizing, because of high living cost, that many furniture buyers must secure credit, we are prepared to offer a credit system that will appeal to the conservative buyer. A small interest charge is added to the Cash price, a 25 per cent, deposit paid down, and the balance of the account divided into ten monthly payments. This system is established for conservative credit buyers with good references who do not wish to pay excessive instalment prices. We invite you to take advantage of this system it you cannot pay cash. t / Make Your V f CHAS F. The Store Comparisons 'w y w That Offers You Will Surely I I u )( B\/ B 4 Truly CASH Buy Here * * V 1— * * PRICES ' Furniture Company 1415-19 N. Second Street, Between Calder & Reily Sts. SOI.DIUR ARRIVES IN FRANCE Lewlstown, Pa., Jan. 30. —Cor- poral Charles R. Beaver, son of Thomas Beaver, has arrived in France with Company D. Four Hun dred apd Thirteenth Telegraph Bat talion. The letter bore no marks ex cept the stamp of the censor. Another young man of Mifflin county, tvho has answered the call, is Vaughn Rupert, who left yester day to enter the ordnance school at State College. Tho young man Is a graduate of the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy and has a wide knowledge of chemistry, which won him his appointment to the ord nance school. IV'ssell Baker, a son of Dr. Baker, is another volunteer in the United States Avmy, who has a wide knowl edge of chemistry. He enlisted at Philadelphia. ODD-FASHIONED TAFFY PARTY Halifax, Pa.. Jan. 30.—An old fashioned taffy party was held on Monday evening at the home of P. W. Fetterhoff, near town, and was attended by the following people: Edna Cooper, Marie Frlw, Esther Wagner, Esther Bailey, Laura Ellck er, Susan Fetterhoff, Lesther ' Eebo, Charles Coisnitz, Stanley Branyan, Alfred Bowman, Philip and Norman Fetterhoff, Claude Hoffman, Isaac Dunkel and Mrs. C. E. Sweigard. The evening was spent in music and games and In making candy. PASTOR SINGS SOLO Lewisberry, Pa., Jan. 30.—During the preaching service in the Metho dist Episcopal Church, on Sunday morning, the pastor, the Rev. A. J. Martin sang a solo entitled, "The Un clouded The evening league service was led by Mrs. A. J. Martin. JANUARY 30, 1018 LIVERPOOL BOY IN FRANCE Liverpool, Pa., Jan. .. . Mrs. Charles Fritz has just received word that her nephew, George C. Coffman, a member of Company H, 16th In fantry, has arrived in France. This makes the third Liverpool boy on French soil. James House and "Wes ley DeHaven having been "some where In France," for the past three months. George Coffman was a member of Liverpool High school and enlisted at the age of 17 years. HUNTING UP CANDLESTICKS Liverpool, Jan. 30.—Scarcity of oil in Liverpool Is causing much uneasi ness. Condition of roads prevents the oil truck from IViaking its usual weekly trip and practically all stores are sold out. Old candlesticks are be ing resurected and are again In favoi through necessity. MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA Columbia, Pa,, Jan. 80.—Miss Ce celia Resh, daughter of George A. Resli, of Columbia, and Jacob "Wein, formerly of Lancaster, were married in Sacred Heart Church, at San Fran cisco, Cal., last Wednesday. They will live at San Francisco. SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS FOR CONSTIPATION & LIVER DISORDERS PROVED BY 80 YEARS STEADY SALE 25c par box All DruxriaU or by mail Dr. J. H. SCHENCK &. SON, Phil.
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