4 11MELY NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S SUBURBS SOLDIER WILL GETDIPLOMA Harry Zeiders May Be Given Furlough to Attend Com mencement at Newport Newport, "a., June 6.—The ranks of the graduates of the Newport High school at their commencement exercises in the Methodist Episcopal Church to-morrow evening will be swelled by the addition of Harry Zeiders, now in the United States service, and at an embarkation point, and as a result ten students •will receive diplomas instead of nine. Young Zeiders has been in the United States service for the past four months. When he left school at the middle of the year, he had an aver age of 93 4-7 per cent., equal to that of the valedictorian, Miss Viola Sau cerman. He has an average of over 90 per cent. In every subject and had missed no time this year, so Newport school officials feel justi fied in presenting him with his di ploma. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Zeiders, North Fourth street. Toung Zeiders' commanding offi cer has given assurance that he will be granted a furlough, so he may be expected to be at to-morrow's exer cises. The baccalaureate sermon to the graduates was delivered on Sunday ( \> What Conservative Buying Does For Our Customers Months before the recent heavy price advances imposed on furniture, we went to the furniture market and purchased Car-Load Lots of Furniture for later delivery. Some of this merchandise has been on order for a year, in the meanwhile advancing 50 per cent. The major portion of our present stock is composed of this merchandise, which represents the most excellent values in this city. Linked with our low expense system, you can depend upon it that this store is offering prices that CANNOT BE DUPLICATED ELSE WHERE. These stocks are all too small, and will not last long. We, there fore, urge you to participate in these vast savings which are beine offered "while they last." Ten-Piece Queen Anne Dining Suite, would JTA AA sell for $225.00. Today's price Three-Piece Tapestry Living Room Suite, 78-inch Davenport, loose spring cushions, finest construction, worth AA $250, at to-day's price Four-Piece Queen Anne Suite in Mahogany and American Walnut, exactly as illustrated; A Aa to-day's price AOU • vJU Three-piece Walnut Bedroom Suite J! Dresser $115.00 \| - . qj—pj i| Three-piece Mahogany Living Room "Vr ■ rjt-g: Jj Suite in Brown AA """~~~~~ ' Spanish Muleskin .. *iw^wnn^M'*iiii*i*iiirii*i*iiii*********i*iwww%nwwiw l imi $25,000 Saved For Our Customers in 1917 HC has. F. T| OOVEK 0 Furniture Company 1415-19 N. Second Street THURSDAY EVENING, evening at 7.30 o'clock in the Re formed Church of the Incarnation. The subject was "Front Line Attack Instead of Flank Movement." The address to the graduates will be delivered by the . Rev. J. C. Col lins, of Clearfield, a former pastor of Newport Lutheran church. The valedictory oration will be delivered by Miss Viola Saucerman and the salutatory oration by Miss Fern Lud wlg. The commencement exercises will be held to-morrow evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church at 7.30 o'clock. Miss Rebecca Long, one of the graduates, established a record for attendance during her time In the Newport schools, she missing but a half-day's session during her entire twelve years in the schools. During her four years In the High school she was neither tardy nor absent a single time. Herman Kough, an other graduate, neither missed nor was tardy during his four years in the High school. FURNACE ON FULL TIME Newport, Pa., Jane 6. Because of the immensely increased demand for their product due to the enor mous war demands, Marshall Fur nace is now working three eight-hour shifts daily instead of the two, as formerly. The tricks start to work at 6 a. m., 2 p. m. and 10 p. m. VIOLATE LIQUOR LAWS Gettysburg, Pa., June 6.—Six per sons were taken from the county jail here to the United States Dis trict Court at Williamsport charged with furnishing liquor to soldiers. CUMBERLAND VALLEY Prizes Awarded atPenn Hall SchQol For Girls Clianibersburg, Pa., June 6. — Penn Hall School for Girls held Its annual commencement yesterday. The Rev. Dr. William T. Ellis, of Philadelphia, made the address on "Ideals From the Trenches." The prizes announced were: , Scholarship, highest general aver age, Dorothy Shank. Chambersburg; honorable mention, Elizabeth Blough Harrisburg; Helen Sidler, Sunbury; Lilyan Kuhnemann, Paterson, N. J. English, Mary Elizabeth Clark, Sunbury; honorable mention, Araline Drought, Corry. Latin, Margaret Smith, Hollldays burg; honorable mention, Mary E. Clark. Lock Haven. Mathematics, Jane Wynne, Beech Creek; honorable mention, Elizabeth Blough, Harrisburg. Modern language, Helen Sidler, Sunbury; honorable mention, Marian Zeth, Hopewell. Among the graduates' for- 1917- 1918, are: Helen Hartzell, Fayetteville; Fran ces Moore, Palmyra; Katherlne Pomeroy, Chambersburg: Dorothy Shank, Chambersburg; Helen Sidler, Sunbury; Lois Skelly, Chambersburg; ißuth Warfleld, Chambersburg; Mar ian Zeth, Hopewell. HARRIBBURG OAS& TELEGRAPH "LAFAYETTE, WE ARE HERE!" Indian Graduate at Carlisle Repeats General Pershing's Words at Military Pageant Carlisle, Pa., June 6.—ln the an nual commencement Exercises to be held this evening, marking the end of the fortieth year since the Carlisle Indian School was established, dip lomas will be presented to twenty seven original Americans, who come from all parts of the United States and from Alaska. They have been trained In the new government vo i cational course which Is receiving its Initial tryout at the local school. The exercises this evening will be marked by the presence of Lewis F. Post, Assistant Secretary of Agri culture, and by the visit and address of Captain A. S. Campbell, of the Argyll Sutherland Highlanders, a British army war veteran. Toi-day there was a series of folk and fancy dances by the younger members of the school, which at tracted much attention. One of the most striking features was the pre sentation for the first time of a spec •tacular pageant, "Liberty," an orig inal adaptation depicting the de velopment of the spirit of liberty and freedom, in which the actors were all Indians. The affair was a series of tableau vivants in two parts with the events of the early history of the nation first in the list and leading up to the stir ring times of the Civil War. The second part showed Belgium strick en by the German soldier, then came the United States and the American Red Cross, the revival of Belgium and the overthrow of the Hun. Car lisle Indian cadets were hi a tableau of the Marne battle and the closing tableau saw an Indian representing General Pershing before the tomb of Lafayette uttering the stirring words | "Lafayette, we are here." . War-Time Luncheon at K. of P. Anniversary MedianicsburK, Pa., June 6. Last evening Militai Lodge, No. 83, Knights of Pythias celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the organiza tion with a splendid program and luncheon. Previous to the anniver sary program, a short session of the Past Chancelors' Association was held for the election of officers and the endorsement of grand lodge of ficers. Representatives from the other five lodges in the county were guests, as follows: Fort Morris lodge, Ship pensburg; Holly Gap, Mount Holly Springs; True Friends, Carlisle; Al len lodge, Cluirchtown, and Irene lodge, Shlremanstown. Among the speakers were: W. L. Gussman, of Mount Holly Springs; Frank B. Sellers, of Carlisle; John Hoover, of Churchtown; J. G. Bentz, Shlremanstown: John T. Blair, Ship l pensburg, and Prof. A. B. Hess, rep- I resenting the local organization, i Musi-c was furnished by Weber's or | ohestra and a quartet consisting of I the Rev. J. S. Adam, George C. ! Dietz, George W. Hershman and I Bruce Mowery. A wartime luncheon I was served. 500 NEW REGISTRANTS Carlisle, Pa., June 6.—Checking up to-day by draft board officials of the number of young men 21 years of age, since June 5, 1917, registered ! yesterday under the selective service j law show that Cumberland county I will- have about half as many men ■ registered as were originally in Class J 1. The original enrollment In Class 1 j was nearly 1,000 and there are close I to 000 new registrants. A number of Carlisle men about to register en listed early In the week in the Naval Reserves. A careful checkup of the lists will be made to see that all are included. GRADUATES SECURE POSITIONS Waynesboro, Pa., June 6.—Five of the graduates from the Waynesboro High school this year have already secured government positions and will report for duty next Monday morning. NURSE IN FRANCE Waynesboro, Pa., June 6.—Mrs. William E. Bretzler has received a letter from her daughter, Miss Eve lyn Bretzler, who Is a Red Cross nurse In France, and she says she is enjoying the work very much. She reports good treatment and that the French people are the kindest she ever met. LEFT FOR WASHINGTON i Waynesboro, Pa., June 6.—Repre sentatives of the local labor unions i and manufacturing companies left I yesterday afternoon for WashUigton, ' in response to a call sent out by the I National War Labor Board. The wage controversy will come up for j argument In the morning. ■ JUSTIFIABLE HOLDUP J Gettysburg, Pa., June 6.—A sum * of nearly one hundred dollars was j realized by the women of the Red I Cross Auxiliary, of Littlestown, on i Sunday, from the receipts of a toll | gate conducted at the edge of that I town on the state highway to Get | tysburg. Red Cross banners were strung across the road and as each i automobile or vehicle passed they | were brought to a standstill when ! the women would ask the occupants j for a donation to the Red Cross. DAVID SHANABROOK BURIED lilain, Pa., June 6.—The funeral | services of David S. Shanabrook ! were held to-day from the home of | his nephew, E. Park Shanabrook, i with burial In the Methodist Ceme j tery, the Rev. L. D. Wible officiat ing. ! CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICES Liverpool, June -6. —The primary and junior departments of the Lu theran Sunday school Will hold theft annual Children's Day services on Sunday afternoon, June 16. George M. Deekard, Thomas Werlck, the Rev. Clyde W. Shaffer. Miss Irene Coffman and Mrs. Annie Lenhart Is the committee In charge of the drill ing. , FERRY RATES INCREASED Liverpool, June 6.—Raale and Hunter who have charge of the ferry at Crow's Landing, two miles below Liverpool, will increase their rates to twenty cents single trip on June 15. SOLDIERS ARRIVE OVERSEAS MUleratown, Pa., June 6.—Mr % and Mrs. P. R. Shenk have received word that their son, Robert, who sailed May J.B, has arrived in France. Mrs. Harry Wagner has received word that her husband. Wagner, who sailed May 8, has ar rived overseas. MILLERSTOWN JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIOR CLASS MiUcrstown. Pa., June 6.—Seniors of the Millersburg High school were entertained by the juniors at the home of Miss Eva Coombes in Main street. The evening was spent in holding contests and playing games, after which refreshments were serv ed to the following: Misses Zeila Cethcart, Helen Rebok, Mary Ulsh, Ruth Ritzman, Edna Coombe, Eva Coombe, Jessie Black, and Evelyn Snyder, Messrs. Max Walker, Leroy Sccrist, Harold Moore, James Pretz. Everett Black, John Ulsh, John Hall, Ellis Bailor and Ernest Taylor. MISS FLORENCE WERT DIES Millersburg, p a „ June 6.—Miss Florence Wert, aged 27 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Wert, of Moorp street, died on Monday after a few months' illness of tuberculosis. Miss Wert had been employed at Harrisburg for several years as a stenographer and was at her home ill only a few months. The funeral services will be held at the home to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Mr Musselman, of St. Paul a Lutheran Church. 3 SOUTTER'S 25c DEPARTMENT STORE g | Bay Here Not Alone Because Prices Are Lower, but Because Qualities Are BefteTj LAST GALTCT For Great Opportunities In Our Eighth Anniversary Sale Saturday niglit marks the close of our Eighth Anniversary Sale—the most successful mer chandising event we have ever conducted—the most important event in which we have ever invited you to participate. Prices such as we are offering on merchandise of quality in a time like this when war has sent the cost of everything soaring to untold heights, are truly remarkable. If you'll scan these items you will readily recognize the money saving opportunities of this event. But you must come to-morrow or Saturday— THE SALE CLOSES WITH THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS SATURDAY EVENING. Choice tt/77. 8c I [Choice 28c| 10c value Stocking Feet, black is c an( } 2o c value Work Baskets 39c value Whisk Brushes. Lot of 39c value Men's Leather Whlte " — 2 sizes. 39c value Dresß Shields. T Sus pen <lers. Lot of 15c value Boy's Wash 12% c value Pearl Buttons. 50c value Swiss Baby Flouncing, black, white and. colors. 15c value Side Combs. with ruffle. Lot 0 f value Ladles' Ribbed Lot of Ladies' Percale Aprons. *" 12He value Narrow Venise In- kot of 39c value Ladles' Draw- Vests. Lot of 12Hc value Dust Caps. ' Lot'of 39c value Ladles' Corset L °L° t f s s °° B ° yß ' 15c value Silver Plated Indi- lz '* c Sticker! Braids. Covers. Lot of 39c value Ladles' Dress vidual Salt and Peppers. kot of 12He value Ladles' Col- Lot of 39c value Ladies' Brass- jng Sacques. it? „l. ored Handkerchiefs. ieres. Lot ot 50c value Children's San- Clothes Racks. Lot of 25c value Ladles' Elastic Lot of 39c value Children's dais. 15c value Wire Spigot Soap Belts. Drawers. Lot of 39c value China Vases. Dishes. r n . nf and rtiiirtron'o ot so ° value Fancy Silk Lot of 39c value China Cups and fc value Rings. g JSaucere. oiasg , 12He value 9-inch Hand value Bar and Cuff Initial Handkerchiefs. lets. Chocheted Doilies. Lot of 39c value Men's Silk Lot of 89c value Cut Glass Lot of 15c value Lingerie clasps Lisle Hose. Vases. 19c value Stamped Infants' Caps and bar pins. 35c value 32-inch Amoskeag Lot of 39c value Wash Boards. 10c to 25c value Instruction Lot of 19c value men's soiled Apron Gingham. 50c value 36-inch Stamped Cen- Books. ( linen collars. 39c value White Dotted Swisses. ter Pieces. ' Lot of 39c value Men's and 50c value Large Size Cretonne Boys' Leather Belts. Laundry Bags. IChoice i;:z r Z y 18cI Choice tIT O 7 38c| Two 12 He value Blue Bird Lot of Ladies' 29c value black Plates. cotton finish hose. Lot of 50c value Ladies' Ribbed 50c value Mirrors, French Glass. 29c value China Ash Trays. ot of 29c va ' ue Ladies' Ribbed Pants, sizes 34 and 36. Lot of 50c value Children's Mus- Vests. Lot of 59c value Children's lin Skirts. 25c value Double Width Cur- 29c value Children's Gauze Gingham Dresses. Lot of 50c value Children's Mns tain Scrims and Nets. Pants. 50c value Tabourettes. lin Drawers. 25c value Huck Towels. 29c value Children's Percale 50c value Glass Compotes. Lot of 50c value Ladies' Neck- Anron " 50c value 40-inch Dres# Voiles, wear. 25c value Simpson Percales. Aprons. colorg Lot of 50c value Ladles' Colored 25c value 27-inch Figured Voiles Bloomer! Gingham 50c va lue 38-inch Beach Cloth. leather Pocket Books. Hioomers. a U co i ors . Lot of 50c value Mens Flre -25c value White India Linons. 29c value Cut Glass Tumblers. 50c value 32-lnch Kindergarten man Suspenders. 25c value Dimity Checks. 29c value Grip Lunch Boxes. Cloth. Lot of 50c value Ladles' Ribbed 29c value Stamped Towels. 25 £ Children's Hose Sup- Ladles' Ribbed 39c value 27-inch Stamped Tan porters. 36 _ lnch s „ k Pongee . vests. Center Pieces. 25c value Ladies' Dress Shields. 50c value 40-inch White Batiste. 50c and 69c value Lace Trlm -25c and 29c value Stamped In- Lot of 39c value Fancy Stripe 50c value Kleinert's Baby Pants. med Scalloped and Hem fants' Pillows. Silk Ribbons. 50c value Shopping Bags. stitched Scarfs. 25c and 29c value Stamped Tea 29c value Oriental and Shadow Lot oi 50c value Ladies' Draw- 50c value Stamped Children's Aprons. Lace Flouncings. ers. Dresses (with floss). Lot ot 25c value Brighton Pad 29c value 16-inch Embroidery —. ___ Garters. flouncing. Lot of Men's 25c value Silk Lot of 25c value Corset Covers. , _ . Neckwear. Lot of 25c vUue Brassieres. I** AniUVetSOry U —, Lot of Men's 25c value Hose, Lot of 25c value Children's % <\nt>rinh nt jC black and colors. Drawers. • OpSClulS ul ..... " " " ' 65 C value China Pitchers with 69c value Bolero Dress Shields. covers. SIOO value 18-lnch all over t 65c value China Bon Bon Plates. Venise Laces. M 1 • Anniversary ' 65c value Sprinkling Cans. SI.OO value 7-inch Venise Band- I .nOirP ' y YM MM 7BC YALJE WHUE DRESA VO|LES ING specials in V plaids, stripes and figures. L ot of 69c value Men's Silk 59c value Pongee Dress Linen. Hose, black and colors. Lot of $1.50 value Ladies' Untrimmed Hats 78c a " colors. Lot of 59c value Ladies' White , yy— ■ 85c value black and white Drees silk Boot.Hose. 12.50 value Ladles' Untrimmed H*Us $1.48 Goods. Lot of 65c value Ladies' Ribbed $3.50 and $4.00 Ladies' Untrlmmei'Hats $2.48 75c value Feather Pillows. Union Suits. „„„ , ■ ... 59c value 36-inch plain white Lot of 75c value Ladies' Mer- Lot of 59c value Children's Trimmed Hats / 38c skirting. cerlzed Colored Skirts. Lot of 75c value Children's Trimmed Hate 580 65c value Ladles ' Hair Brushes. 75c value Stamped Pique Couch 65c value Hand Mirrors. Covers. Lot of $1.25 and $1.39 value Children's Trimmed Hats 08c 75c value 2-strand Hair Switches 75c value Stamped Nursery SeU. Anniversary O WOITTTTtTTJ'tt s P ecial ' at ® Vr U 1 i li II L v,' JMKISSiKK Mg /JUQ3tnQHI__X Lot of Men's Athletic Union WU . A\m 1 ■ Of? T\ ■ ■ C ■ Suits, 65c value 58c II 2St II Department More a;;;;; sEsS'-aa. Where Every Day 68c n 88c value Jardinieres. 215 Market St Opposite Courthouse Q BANK LOSES $620 ON FALSE CHECK Shrewd Swindler Forges the Name of New Oxford Phy sician and Gtets Money New Oxford, Pa., June 6.—A slick stranger, giving his name as Dr. Con rad C. Becker, agent for the Church -11l Drug Company, of Lii*a, Ohio, se cured $620 from the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, of New Oxford, and departed. The man presented at the bank a check endorsed by Dr. J: L. Sheetz, of New Oxford. The man had gone to the office of the doctor and gotten some medicine for a supposed ailment and secured a receipt for the seventy-five cents. He evidently forged the check from the signature of the doctor thus ob tained. Communication with the Ohio town disclosed that there was no drvjg comnany there by that name or no man by that name lh the city. JUNE 6, 1918. HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Lewistown, Pa., June 6.—During a heavy Btorm yesterday lightning struck the house occupied by Adam Miller and family in West Fourth street. It set fire to clothes in a wardrobe on tho second lloor. The family was not aware of lightning having struck the premises until Borao one of the family In going up stairs smelled the smoke. Water was quickly carried to the second floor and the fire was gotten out before much damage was done. SIOO.OO REWARD Corn, Callouses, Sore, Tired, Tender, Aching, Perspiring Feet and other foot misery. To get rid of these tortures and stay rid of them, rest feet in the medicated and oxygenated water pro duced by adding Rodell Bath Sal trates. SIOO.OO will be paid If anyone, after using this as directed, proves it is not the best treatment of its kind ever perfected. In boxes of conveni ent sizes and very low prices at the following or most other druggists, Keller's Drug Store, G. A. Gorgas, Clark's Medical Co., H. C. Kennedy, who are authorized by the manufac turer to guarantee satisfactory re sults In every case or buy the empty box back at full-box price. Forty five cents' worth is enough to rid tho whole family of foot trouble.—Adver tisement. CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICES New Cumberland, Pa., June 6. — Children's Day will be observed at Baughman Memorial Methodist Church on Sunday, June 16. BOWMAN'S Anniversary Sale See Pages 2 and 3
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