2 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS] Mrs. Ralph L Kann Hostess at Morning Porch Party Mecluuiiosburg, Pa., July 31. —In honor of Mrs. J. Russell Bucher, Mrs. Ralph L. Kann, entertained at a porch party yesterday morning at her home in West Main street. The guests enjoyed needlework and luncheon was served to the follow ,n8; . Mrs. Catherine Coover Coles, or Rahway, N. J.; Mrs. J. A. Gries haber, of Camp Hill; Mrs. John "Wheeler and Mrs. Frank B. Kann, both of Harrisburg; Mrs. J. Russell Bucher. Miss S. Edith Swartz, Miss Sue Swartz, Miss Lou Eminger, Mrs. Eugene A. Burnett, Mrs. Murray L. Dick, Mrs. C. I. Swartz. Mrs. M. E. Anderson, Mrs. Albert B. Crawford, Mrs. H. A. Smith, Mrs. George E. Lloyd, Mrs. A. E. Sieber, Mrs. Harry Michener, Mrs. M. K. Sultzaberger, Mrs. Frank L. Coover, Mrs. H. L. Snyder, Mrs. Frank Ritchey, Mrs. Guy M. Eberly, Mrs. Arthur X. Young, Mrs. Horace Mayer, Mrs. N. W. Hershner, Mrs. Ralph Mumma, Mrs. W. A. Sigler, Miss Isabel Sigler and Mrs. Ralph Kann. Poor Directors Sue to Recover Cost of Indigent Sunbury, Pa., July 31.—Northum berland poor district to-day brought an unusual suit in court. Mrs. Mary Kistner, more than ten years ago, vas a charge on the district, which expended $2OO for her care. Since then she died. A lot owned by her has been twice sold. Mrs. Kistner first sold it to E. R. Jacoby for $l, and Jacoby's executors to George R. Krest for $925. The petitioners allege that under the law Jacoby did not enter his deed for record here within three months after the sale, and that it is therefore void. They ask the court to direct a resale of the prop erty, and that $2OO of the proceeds be set aside to meet the debt to the poor district. Drys Will Put Ticket in Field in Cumberland Carlisle. Pa., July 31.—Cumber land County prohibitionists are go ing to keep right on lighting. A meeting was held in Carlisle, offi cers elected and plans madei State Chairman Prugh was present. The vacancy caused in the county chair manship by the death of J. C. Hum mel, of Shippensburg. was filled by the election of his son. A. H. Ege, of Mechanicsburg, was chosen as secretary, and Charles L. Hummel, treasurer. J. C. Eckels and D. S. Wagner, both of Carlisle, were chosen as additional members of the executive committee to which was assigned the task of lining up candidates for the fall election. Cumberland Real Estate Sales of Recent Date Meoliniiicsburg, Pa., July 31. Real estate as follows, was recently sold through the agency of Fred S. Mumma and Son: The farm of Dr. M. M. Dougherty, Upper Allen town ship, containing 100 acres, to Tol bert N. Rider; a 55-foot lot belong ing to J. Will Brandt, in West Coover street, to George Z. Fishel; the James Gibboney farm, in Silver Bpring township, containing 161 acres, to Howard R. Hoffman; the farm of John Souder, in Monroe township, containing 106 acres, to D. S. Brandt, of Huntingdon County; Ave acres at Emandar, east of this place, to George W. Hoover, of Le moyne. CHEW With False Teeth? SURE Dr. Wernet's Powder Kepa them firm. Prevent* sore arums. White. Flavored. Antiseptic. If your dental plate is loose or drops, to get instant reiiel use Dr. Wernet s Powder regularly, You can eat, laugh, talk with ease. Guaranteed by Wernet Dental Mfg. Co., 116 Beekman St., N. Y. 25c, 50c, & $l.OO. At Drug and Department Stores. Refuse imitations. This is the original powder. Mill Property For Sale j - c . .It i• ' ssrvf 'r-'. ■ • 35-BAItREL ROLLER MILL 3 Run of Stone for Chopping FINE WATER POWER Also 3 ROOM DWELLING HOUSE Six acres of ground, mostly all klr.-ds of fruit. This Is a fine location, with plenty of business. Good reason for selling. Inquire J. C. GILL 1403 Rcgina St., Harrlsburg or C. P. IvEITER Carlisle R. D. 8 J* DAY and NIGHT SCHOOL Open All Yeai. Enter Any Time. Individual Promotion. BECKLEY'S BUSINESS COLLEGE 121 MAHItET ST. Bcli 126 (Opp. Senate) Dial 4018 THURSDAY EVENING; Young Folks Gather in Honor of Child's Birthday Shiremanstown, July 31. Mr. and Mrs. Noah R. Heiges gave a birthday surprise party at their residence in East Main street on Monday afternoon in honor of the eleventh birthday of their daughter Evelyn. The young folks spent a very pleasant afternoon playing various games and contests. Miss Eveiya received quite a number of beautiful gifts, and refreshments were served to Mrs. Charles Good hart and daughter, Virginia Good hart, of Shippensburg; Mrs, Frank Rowe and daughter, Gladys Rowe, of Mechanicsburg; Dorothy Eckert, Hilda Senseman, Blanche Fisher, Margaret Morgret, Kathryn Fisher, Marie Norton, Mable Brown, Mil dred Krone, Lena Krone, Anna Wal lace, Carrol Morgret, Mary Morgret, Mary Wells, Grace Brinton, Etlle Brinton, Blanche Stare, Alice Wolf, Susie Bricker and Ada Bricker, all of Shiremanstown. Miss Pearl Cornman Is Bride of Virginia Man Mechanics burg, Pa., July 31. — The marriage of Miss Pearl Corn man, of Mechanicsburg, and George W. Wagoner, of Richmond, Va., was a quiet event of Tuesday evening at the Church of God parsonage, the pastor, the Rev. J. Russell Bucher, officiating, using the ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sis ter, Mrs. Melville Kintz. After a visit with friends here, the young couple will live in Richmond, Va. The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cornman, 315 South York street, was formerly an employe of the Cumberland Valley Telephone exchange in this place. Mr. Wagoner is connected with one of the industrial interests in Rich mond. Va. Hotels in Sunbury Are Now Apartment Houses Sunbury. Pa., July 31. The Hoffman House, for more than 50 years licensed tor the retail sale of intoxicating liquor, will be used for apartment purposes, according to Charles B. Hawley, its owner. The place contains more than 50 rooms. Belmar Hotel, also an old hotel here, has been turned into apart ments and stores. Bars of the City and Central hotels are closed. Some of the hotels are selling two and three-quarters per cent beer. Lit tle dunkenness is seen, although the police say they are on the trail of a "blind tiger." Old timers scout this tale and assert that no one is selling liquor without a license, or in violation of the Federal laws, or they would know it. Farmers of Cumberland to Visit by Automobile Carlisle, Pa., July 31. —The third annual automobile excursion of the farmers of Cumberland County will be held on Thursday, August 21, according to plans being made by the Farm Bureau. The committee on arrangements is composed of J. B. Meixel, W. S. Means, and T. A. Carothers, members of the board. The trip is to include morning visits to the home of A. L. Bierbower, North Middleton township; D. W. Line, South Middleton; L. H. Brehm and J. B. Meixel, Boiling Springs, and afternoon visits to J. S. Bashore, near Silver Spring church, and George W. Wright stone, East Pennsboro. More than 500 are expected to participate. Tyrone Has Tent of Daughters of Veterans I Tyrone, July 31.—Through the I efforts of Mrs. Sarah Hull, of Pitts burgh, who has been spending the | summer in Tyrone, a tent of Daugh ters of Veterans has been organized. The object of the society is to com memorate the valiant deeds of sol diers of the Civil War in saving out flag and Nation. A number of | daughters and granddaughters of i the veterans joined the organization I Monday night at the first meeting I held in the rooms of Colonel D. M. | Jones Post, G. A. R. The charter I list will remain oncn for a short time. Saves Boy From Drowning in the Susquehanna | Jersey Shore, July 31. John Richburg was saved from drowning i in the river yesterday at the end of j the bridge by Charles Dovery, of Pittsburgh. | The lad is 11 years old and was I in bathing with several other boys. | He got into a depth hole several i yards from shore and evidently be ! came excited with the thought that lie was in deep water. Dovery, who > was on the beach, noticed the lad struggle in the water and go down and in less than two minutes he had the boy on the beach. WIPE OCT PROPERTY DEBTS Sunbury, Pa.. July 31. More than $300,000 worth of mortgages I held by Northumberland county \ building and loan associations were ! satisfied in the office of John I. I Carr. recorder of deeds for North j umberland county, this week, an usual record for one week, accord ing to the clerks. This is consider ed indicative of a county-wide pros perity. COST WET CITIZEN 812 Waynesboro, July 31. —The first arrest in Pen-Mar Park this season was made by Constable C. M. Fer guson, Smithburg, Md., assisted by John E. Zang, of the Western Mary land railroad. The offender was John Ellne, this city, who was In toxicated. He was taken to Smiths burg where Justice Ferguson Im posed a fine of $l2. - HAM 13, BOILOIH* $85,000 Silk Mill Under Way at Mechanicsburg Meclianiosburg, Pa., July 31. Plans for the new silk mill in this place are going rapidly forward on the plot on the corner of North York and West Green streets. The ground is broken and to-day the work on the concrete foundation was begun. The building, which will be 160 by 140 feet, will be a one story brick structure and is to be completed in ninety days. The cost is estimated at 385,000. Ar rangements are being made to start with 150 hands and increase the number to 500, as labor can be pro cured. Work will commence with three shifts of eight hours each, and the eight hour day will be the standard, different employes being on each shift. Already a number of persons are inquiring for employ ment. Major Leeds Clarkson Home From World War Lewistonrn, Pa., July 31. Major Leeds Clarkson, son of Dr. J. A. C. Clarkson, this city, who arrived in New York the beginning of the week and was met at the pier by his father and mother and wife and lit tle daughter earn* to his homo in this place to-day. Leeds, one of the best known and must popular young men of this section was working in Philadelphia as instructor in the Central Y. M. C. A. when the war broke out. He left at once to en gage in Y work in France. Once on that side, he decided the army needed him. He enlisted as a private in the U. S. Army and good efficient service soon brought him up to the rank of Major. Quoit Champions of Mifflin County Would Meet Rivals Lewixtown, Pa., July 31.—Samuel MacElwee and Bert Shannon, repre senting the Burnham Y. M. C. A., claim the undisputed quoit pitching championship of Mifflin County, since the Y have again defeated the ox-champions. Harper Shannon and James Colabine, five out of eight games. The champions challenge any quoit pitchers in the State ir respective of color, age nationality or ability and feel confident they can hold the title against all comers. The Board of Directors of the Y. M. C. A. will install a quoit court with all modern facilities for making the game interesting. Lure Young People to Church by Rivalry Columbia, Pa., July 31.—The con gregation of the Kinderhook United Evangelical church has adopted a novel plan to encourage friendly rivalry among the young people in the neighborhood. Last Sunday was observed as "Boys Day," which re sulted in an attendance of two hun dred and two. On Sunday, August 10, the congregation will observe "Girls Day," when it is expected the attendance will outnumber that of Sunday. This rivalry is being en couraged and has resulted in in creased attendance at all the ser vices. Church of Brethren Holding Annual Reunion Huntingdon, Pa., July 31. The Church of the Brethren, of Central Pennsylvania, representing thirty tive churches and llfty-nine Sunday schools, held their annual reunion at Juniata college, Huntingdon, to day. The Revs. C. F. McKee, of Oaks, Pa.; James A. Sell, of Leamersville; Galen B. Royer and C. C. Ellis, of Juniata college, were the speakers for the day. There were three pro grams rendered, at 11 a. m., 2.30 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. Must Parade to Welcome Soldiers or Forfeit Fine I Cliambersburg, Pa., July 31. I Local labor organizations are de ! termined to make a good showing in i the Labor Day parade in connection i with the welcome home celebration. I Thev have chosen Harry E. Rhodes i chief marshal of their division of the parade. A fine of $1 is to be ! imposed upon each member of or | ganlzed labor here who fails to ap pear in the parade. A reasonable i excuse for failure will be the only j cause for rescinding of the fine. BERWICK GIRL A BRIDE t Sunbury, Pa., July 31.—Miss Rita | Clewell, of Berwick, and DeFor -1 rest Manning, of Bloomsburg, were married at Sunbury yesterday by the ' Rev. D. M. Grover, of the Catawissa | Methodist church. They were at- I tended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ful i mer, of Northumberland. The bride is one of Berwick's most popular Toung ladies and is very well known in this place. NEW CCMBERLAND Mrs. John Wise is visiting rela tives in York. Mr. and Mrs. Conkle and family, of Steelton, spent Sunday with Mrs. Alice Mosey, i Mrs. C. L. Snyder and daughter Amy returned from a visit to friends in Liverpool. Miss Lillie Guyer, of Lemoyne, and Miss Rose Gable, of Chambers burg, visited Mrs. Charles Weltmer on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hoff returned from Lykens, where they attended the celebration givien in honor of returned soldiers. Mrs. Harry Gise, Mrs. Walter Prowell, and Miss Virgie Descn berger have gone to Philadelphia to visit friends. * Miss Aline Hayes who spent two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Keefer, at Hagerstown, Md., has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Fink, of Zion View, York county, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. N. F. Reed. Mrs. Samuel Besecker, of Markot street. Is visiting her parents at Pleasant Hall. Franklin county. Mrs. Egbert and two children, of Fourth street, are visiting friends at Belmont, New York. Mrs. Luther Grove and daughter, Lillian, visited Lieutenant James Owen, of Minnesota, who returned from overseas and Is stationed at New York. Miss Irma Moore, of Bridge street, spent the week end with her parents, Captain and Mrs, Moore at their cottage at Pine Orovo Pur. nace. Mrs. Bope, of White Hill, spent several days With Mrs, Busan Fory on Water street, Mies Mabel Trttt, of Third street, Is visiting In Philadelphia and Wlf* mington, [Ottwr ftewe on Ps#e i, j ffitRRISBURO TELEGRAPH STORE CLOSES SATURDAYS AT NOON SATURDAYS AT SIX rem, iwi—2B.vi united FRIDAY White Goods \ Mercerized table da mask; 58 inches wide. Fri. Bargains, yard, 39c Huck towels, bleached and hemmed; good size. Fri. Bargains, each, 15c White ulster suiting; 36 inches wide; an excel lent fabric for skirts, dresses and fancy work. Fri. Bargains, yard, 39c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Men's' Underwear Broken sizes of sec onds in men's underwear. Nainsook athletic and mesh union suits made for service; sizes 34 and 36. Fri. Bargains, 43c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Dresses _____ Small lot of summer dresses in both light and dark colorings of ging hams, lawns, voile in blouse, straight line and peplum effects; lace and embroidery trimmed. Fri. Bargains, 1 $4.00 and $6.00 BOWMAN'S—Third Floor. Floor Covering Felt base floor cover ing; two yards wide in useful lengths of tile and Mosaic patterns; limited quantity. Fri. Bargains, square yard, 25c BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor Gereal Sets Decorated Porcelain cereal sets consisting of 6 cereal jars, 6 spice jars, 1-oil bottle, 1 vinegar bot tle, 1 salt box. Fri. Bar gains, $3.75 Dinner Set ' Decorated porcelain dinner set; a few pieces of the set are missing. Fri. Bargains, $12.00 Decorated porcelain dinner set; few pieces missing. Fri. Bargains, $15.00 BOWMAN'S—.Basement Crochet Cotton Celllngbourne's Jap Silk and American Maid crochet cotton} mercer Ized finish, white, ecru and colors, 200 yards to ball, Fri, Bargains, 6 for 49c /Sowmatrt Wash Goods Many choice lengths suitable for dresses, waists or children's many needs in all the finest cotton fabrics made. Such as voiles, organdies, ginghams, silk and cotton weaves, etc. Fri. Bargains, yard, 39c BOWMAN'S —Main Floor Dress Goods 36-inch Tan and Gray suitings. Fri. Bargains, yard, 69c 32-inch Mohair skirt ings. Fri. Bargains, yd., 35c 42-inch Light Plaids. Fri. Bargains, yard, 69e Remnants of various grades and widths of plain and fancy weaves. Fri. Bargains, Half Price BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Challies Persian and floral de sign challies; 36 inches wide; cut from the piece. Fri. Bargains, yard, 19c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Draperies Lot of cretonne cush- j ions in several shapes; | just the thing for porches. 1 Fri. Bargains, • 49c Lot of Nottingham J curtains in white and ecru; 2 T / 2 yards long; good patterns. Fri. Bar gains, pair, 88c and $l.OB Good dark cretonne; j 36 inches wide for cush ions and draperies. Fri. Bargains, yard, 49c 44-inch white voile; a rare bargain; this mater- j ial makes beautiful cur- i tains, Fri, Bargains, yd., 35c BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor jjjjj ———- —■ ——— —— | Good-Bye to All Summer Shoes / j 11 T o.meffow We Begin a J || Sale of White Pumps and Oxfords I j j Jl's parly for us fo make such a sac | j j j final. BOWMAN'S —-Main Floor HAHHISBURG. THURSDAY. JUI.Y 81, 1010 BARGAINS Bleached Muslin 45-inches wide bleached muslin of the Dwight An chor brand. Useful for pillow cases or crib sheets. Fri. Bargains, yd., 39c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Bleached Sheets 72x90 with center seam. Made of good quality muslin; 3-inch hem at top. Fri. Bargains, $1.39 BOWMAN'S—-Second Floor Gingham Remnants of gingham, calicoes, cretonnes and tickings. Fri. Bargains, One-Fourth Off Regular Price Apron gingham in blue checks only; cut from the piece. Fri. Bargains, yd., 15c Dress gingham in fan cy plaids; 27 inches wide, cut from the piece. Fri. Bargains, yard, 16c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Children's Vests and pants—broken sizes of children's fine cotton ribbed vests and pants; vests are long, short and some sleeveless. Pants, knee length trimmed. Fri. Bargains, 23c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Women's Stockings Women's black mer cerized lisle stockings, seamless, flexible tops and reinforced heel and toe. These stockings are good seconds and a real bargain. Fri, Bargains, pair, 19c Women's black fiber silk stockings; seamless, with lisle top and soles, A good, serviceable stocking, Fri, Bargains, 45e BOWMAN'S—Main Floor- JULY 31, 1919. Water Cooler Japan water cooler; 8 gallon, porcelain lined. Fri. Bargains, $lO.OO BOWMAN'S—Basement Elastic Remnants of elastic and belting: Lot No. I—Odds1 —Odds and ends. Fri. Bargains, Lot No. 2—Odds and ends. Fri. Bargains, Lot No. 3—Odds and ends. Fri. Bargains, 10^ Blouses Extra size blouses in voile, plain and tailored styles; fancy embroidery and lace trimmings; spe cial value for Fri. Bar gains, $2.85 Lovely French voile blouses in round, collar effects or the collarless styles; dainty frills and tucks, also lace trimmed. Fri. Bargains, $1.75 Georgette crepe and crepe de chine blouses again this Friday at a real bargain. All styles and colors; embroidery and tucks, some lace trimmed. Fri. Bargains, $4.38 BOWMAN'S—Third Floor. Jute Rugs Stenciled patterns; suitable for bed rooms. Fri. Bargains, 36x72 inches, $1.39 8-3xlo-6 ft., $5.98 9x9 feet, $5.98 9x12 feet, $6.98 BOWMAN'S—Fourth Floor Girls' Sweaters Girls' fibre silk sweat ers ; 8 to 14 years in Kelly green, gold, Copenhagen and rose, Fri, Bargains, $3.95 BOWMAN'S—Soond Floor Children's Pique Hats Children's white pique hats; slightly soiled, Fri', Bargains, 150 BOWMAN'S—Second Floor STORE CLOSES , SATURDAYS AT NOON SATURDAYS AT SIX Silks After stock taking remnants di s p os a 1. The shelves must be cleaned of any short lengths, Satins, Taf fetas, Crepes, Fou lards and Fancy Silk, too numerous to men tion are to be found in lengths from 2 to 6 yards. Fri. Bargains, yard, $1.45 BOWMAN'S#—Main Floor Nursery Refrigerator Oak Japanned nursery refrigerator, galvanized lined, packed with Min eral wool. Fri. Bargains, $5.25 Bath Room Stools White enamel bath room stools. Fri. Bar gains, $1.20 Spoons Tin table spoons. Fri. Bargains, 15c per doz. Scrap Baskets Fancy scrap baskets of assorted color straws. Fri. Bargains, 75c BOWMAN'S—Basement Women's Pant 3 Special lot of light weight cotton ribbed pants, trimmed. Seconds. Sizes 34, 36 and 38. Fri. Bargains, 23c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Bozart Rugs Green, blue and brown patterns; made of heavy fiber, Fri, Bargains, 27x54 inches, $1.39 36x72 inches, $2.39 BOWMAN'S—Fourth Fhw Boys* Straw Hats Boys* white straw hats with white and colored bands; slightly soiled, Fri, Bargains, 25c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor FOUNDED lsft
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