2 The Days News in Cities and Towns of Central Pennsylvania CHURCHMEN WILL SIT AT READING Notable Gathering of United Brethren to Take Place Early Next Month Reading, Pa., Sept. B.—The one hundred and twentieth annual ses sion of the East Pennsylvania Con ference, United Brethren in Christ, will be held in Salem U. B. church, Reading, the Re". D. D. Buddinger, pastor, the first week in October. This year's session will be one of unusual interest, as the United Enlistment Movement and the Four- Year Program will receive special at tention. This conference is one of the larg est in the entire denomination and Includes all the churches in the counties of Dauphin, Lebanon, Lan caster, Berks, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Columbia and Montgomery. Its territory also embraces three churches in Philadelphia and one In Baltimore, Md. Bishop W. M. Bell, D. D., of Washington, D. C„ will preside. The conference comprises the fol lowing statistics: Number of churches. 155; ministers, 129; mem bership, 25,049; Christian Endeavor societies, 108; membership, 5,605; junior and intermediate societies. 69; membership, 3,674; Sunday schools, lit, total enrollment, 88,843; col lected for local current expenses. 856,978.60; collected for foreign j missions, 811,291.93: collected for all purposes. $376,974.63; parsonages, 62; value of parsonages. $311,300; value of churches, $1,436,052. Lebanon Valley College, located at Annville, is within the bounds of this conference. The Rev. G. D. Gossard, D. D., the president of the institution, will submit his eighth annual report to the conference. The Rev. S. C. Enoch, D. D., of Philadelphia is the conference su perintendent. He will present his j second annual report on the first | day of the conference. The recording secretaries of the conference are the Revs. C. E. j Boughter, of Reading, and P. H. j Balsbaugh, of Columbia The Revs. I E. A. G. Bossier, of Middletown, and R. R. Butterwick, D. D., of Her ■hey, are the statistical secretaries, i The Revs. L. R. Kramer, of Cres sona and J. H. Albright, Ph. D.. of Cleona died during the year. Ap propriate mmeorial services will be held to their memory. The Revs. W. R. Fink. D. D.; S. 8. Hough, D. D.; J. W. Owens. I). D., and P M. Camp, D. P.. of Day ton, Ohio will be present and deliver j addresses. The following special addresses \ will be delivered during the sessions: "The Minister in His Study," by the Rev. Oliver Mease, of Millers burg; "In His Diversions," by the Rev. A. S. Lehman, of Hummels town; "In His Pastoral Work," by the Rev. H. J. Behney, of Sha mokln; "The Superannuated Minis ter." by the Rev. H. M. Miller, of Penbrook, and Hon. A. S. Kreider, of Annville; 'The Pulpit—lts Voice for the Church and Sunday School." by the Rev. M. H. Wert, of Highsplre; "Its Evangelistic Effort," by the Rev. P. B. Gibble, of Baltimore, Md.; "Ita Province in Preaching and Teaching," by the Rev. John O. Jones, of Harrisburg. The ordination sermon will be preached by Bishop Bell, in Rajah Temple, Reading, on Sunday, Oc tober 5, at 10.30 a. m. At the close of the discourse the stationing com mittee's report will be read. The conference has four repre sentatives in foreign fields as fol lows: The Rev. C. C. Witmer, in the Philippine Islands; the Rev. C. A. Funk and the Rev. C. W. Shoop, in China; the Rev. J. F. Musselman in Africa. County Sunday School Workers in Novel Outing Cliambersburg, Sept. B.—A novel religious conference was that of the older girls and older boys held at Rhodes Grove, near here. Every Sunday School of Protestant faith in the county was represented bv two delegates, a girl and boy, and all! took part in the dinner in the big | eampmeeting enclosure and later at-' tended the banquet. Preston G. Orwig, State secondary division superintendent, and Miss Helen Gill Lovett, of Philadelphia, made the principal addresses, and there were short talks by workers >n the cause from this place, from Waynesboro, Carlisle and Harris-1 burg. This was the first such con-1 vention held In this county. Pupils of High School Form Athletic Association Mechanicsburg, Pa., Sept. 8. i At a meeting of the high school j boys, an athletic association was formed and the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: ; President, Lloyd Baker; vice presi dent. Henry Fulton; secretary. Lor- I enzo Stahl; treasurer, John Bentz. It was unanimously decided that ' the high school should have a foot ball team this year, and Arthur ; Sponsler was chosen assistant ! manager. At the next meeting a I manager will be elected. Professor Roy Burkhart acted as coach at | the practice, which was started at } the close of the meeting. I : ffb> Its Flavor Smacks j I of Health. i : J® The wholesome, rich • whiT taste of | Grape-Nuts j • is the natural flavor of a "welk balanced blend of prime wheat' I and malted barley-developed by twenty hours of baking. • The building qualities of this robust food are remarkable. 2 There's <a Reason" ■ MONDAY EVENING, Costs Man Who Hunts Illegally $80; Squirrels Are Sent to Hospital Cliambersburg, Pa., Sept 8. It cost Edward McCray of Need more, Fulton county. S6O yesterday for six gray squirrels he shot. An other sad part of the story, for McCray is, that he did not get to eat the squirrels, as State Game Protector Dunkle, who detected the case, confiscated the unlawfully killed animals and gave them to the Chambersburg Hospital. McCray was fined $lO for each squirrel killed. He was also fined S2O for hunting without a State hunter's license. Information was made against htm here. ROAD LOAN MAY BE PUT TO VOTERS Gettysburg Likely to Get Better Lighting System For Town Gettysburg, Pa., Sept. 8. The floating of a series of bonds to the amount of $50,000 may be placed before the voters of this borough in November. According to the plans of the town council, the money is to be used for the permanent improve ment of the streets and the work ; ing out of a better lighting system for the town. Sufficient money is believed to be available to meet the borough's share of the rebuilding of Chambersburg and York streets, work on which is expected to start this fall yet. but this will exhaust the borrowing capacity of the mu nicipality. Under the plans of the State Highway Department, Carlisle and Baltimore streets, the line through Gettysburg from the State Capital to the Maryland line and the Na tional Capital, is to be repaired next summer, and it is to meet the town's share of this work that the money will be needed. Finding Nothing Valuable, Thieves Steal Dynamite Spring Grove, Sept. B.—Burglars ransacked the offices of L L. Bit tinger, proprietor of the Bittinger Stone Quarry, west of this place. Papers from the desk were scatter ed over the floor. The safe was opened, it being evident that the burglars knew the combination. It was only used for keeping records. ] A stick of dynamite and a chisel were left behind on the floor. The dynamite house, which is some dis tance from the quarry, was visited, and three boxes, of 50 pounds each, of dynamite were stolen. John R. Avery Dies at 84 Near Mont Alto Waynesboro, Pa., Sept. B.—John R. Avery, a- prominent farmer, of Mont Alto, section, and for many years superintendent of the Mont Alto Furnace Compay, died yester day at his home, in his S4th year. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and an active citizen in the affairs of his community. Sur viving are his widow and three sons, Smith Avery, Philadelphia; John Avery, Haw ley, Pa.; and Bennett Avery, at home. Burnham Home Loving Folks Risk Trip to Town Lewis town, Pa., Sept. 8. Mr. ' and Mrs. E. McCalips, of Burnham, visited Lewistown yesterday for first ; time in six years and found so many j changes that they failed to recog- | nize any but the old landmarks like the temple of justice, jail and other j public buildings. McCalips is ! strictly a home man and was only Induced to wander from his own j vine and fig tree when friends called j for him with an automobile, in which they made the trip. Burnham I is only two miles away with electric | cars running every fifteen minutes, j Minister Back in Pulpit After Serving Against Huns Lewistown, Pa.. Sept. B.—The Rev. j Ried S. Dickson filled his pulpit in j the First Presbyterian church here yesterday after an absence of two years during which time he served j in Y. M. C. A. work in Southern | army cantonments and on the front ; lines in France. He took part in j the Pennsylvania boys' campaign 1 from Chateau Thierry to the Ar- j gonne and spent several months ' with the Army of Occupation at Cob lenz. Court Directs Lebanon County Man to Pay SBOO Lebanon. Pa.. Sept B.—By an or der of court John J. Anspach, of this county, is directed to pay to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania SBOO on account of a claim present ed for maintenance of his wife, Mrs. Sophia Anspach, a patient at the Pennsylvania State Hospital at Har risburg. The original claim Was for $1,422.98. BIG HIGHWAY PROJECTS SOON Bids Asked For Over Seventy six Miles on Main High way Systems More than seventy-six miles of State highway construction which is hoped to get started this fall and which will include roads connecting the Lincoln and William Penn high ways, those of New York and Ohio byway of Erie county and various stretches of road In Fayette. Dela ware, Greene. Armstrong and other counties with over three miles in Lancastr county, have been offered to bidders by the State Highway De j partment. This letting may be followed by another if conditions are favorable. Thus far in spite of the discourag ing situation caused on some pro jects by failure of contractors to bid and necessity of rcadvertising the Department has awarded con tracts for almost 535 miles and progress has been made on more than 125 miles carried over from last year. The contracts let involve close to $22,000,000. In all bids have been asked for nearly 800 miles of road since February. The construction planned Will be of importance to cross-stato travel lers. The Westmoreland county work aggregates about eight miles and Erie twelve miles. The ter work will be 19.61S feet in Cole rain township, while the Chester-' Norristown road In Delaware. Mor risville pike in Bucks, and Cresson borough highway are also included. There are several borough projects as well. Westmoreland county construc tion is to be in several sections. It is planned to build 9.314 feet of concrete nnd hrick, 18 feet in width in Salem and Unity Townships, on Route No. 68. on the road connect ing the Lincoln Highway nt Greens burg with the William Penn High ways at New Alexandria. In addi tion. 43,168 feet of concrete and hrick, IS feet in width, is planned for Route No. 68. in Perry Town ship, on the William Penn High way between New- Alexandria and Blairsville. It is planned to lay 57,688 feet of concrete and brick in DeUnont Borough, Hempfield, Salem, and Washington Townships, on Route No. 69 completing an im proved road from the city of Greens burg to a point south of Apollo, Armstrong county. In Erie County nearly 70,000 feet of construction are mentioned in the new letting. Much of this work is a continuation of the Depart ment's purpose to complete the Highway across northern Erie County connecting the Highway systems of Ohip and New York. One section is that on Route No. 88, which connects Erie and Corry. Brief Personal Mention of Williamstown People Willi uptown, Pa.. Sept. B.—Mrs. A. E. Nyer and daughter, Dorothy, returned to their home at Wllkes- Barre after a week's visit to her aunt. Mrs. TV. O. Row. Mr. and Mrs. TV. J. McMahon. of Butte. Mont, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith. Misses Maryand Katherine Kings ton have returned to Norristown. Mrs. Thomas Newton, of Chester, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Emanuel Row. _ Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jones, of New York, attended the funeral of Mrs. Richard Day. Mrs. Minnie Young, of Altoona, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Baird. Mrs. Ann Cox is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Nellie Duval, at Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cantner spent a few days with friends at Freeland. Miss Almeda Whittle is spending some time with her aunt at Harris burg. Malcolm Davis, of Baltimore, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Davis. James Hasklns. of Philadelphia, made a brief visit to town this week. Victon-Troutman. of Philadelphia, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I John Troutman. Miss Effie Jones returned from her vacation at Chicago. Mrs. Clayton Radel and son, of Collingswood, N. J., are visiting the L. C. Carl home. Mrs. Charles Lenker, of Philadel phia. was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Row this week. Mrs. Rebecca Winters, of Eliza bethville, visited friends here. Mr. and Mrs. William Bottomley and Mrs. James Bottomley visited the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Barr at Fre mont. Mrs. Russel Henry left for her home in Chester after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flynn. Mrs. George C. Dietz Is Hostess at Evening Party Mechanics burg, Pa.. Sept. 8. Members of the A. O. Club were entertained at the home of Mrs. George C. Dietz, at her home in West Marble street, on Friday eve ning. The guests enjoyed contests and games. Refreshments were served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dietz, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guyer. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lamason, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Michener, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Mowery, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Neiding, Mr. and Mrs. Niles L. Se gar, Mr. and Mrs. John Trace, Miss Elsie Lininger, Bernard Stansfleld. Mr. and Mrs. George Dietz. Veteran Band Leader Honored on Birthday AnnviUc, Sept. 8. —John H. Ulrich, a well-known veteran of the Civil War, celebrated his eighty-second birthday at his home in East Main street last Friday. He was one of the organizers of the Annville Band, being Its first leader, and Is only one of two of the first members who survive. The Washington Cornet Band, under Joseph Carmany, ren dered a concern In front of Ul rich home in honor of his birthday. l Mr. Ulrich then addressed them and recited "The Dying Prisoner." BUYS MOTORIZED PUMPER Red Lion, Sept. B.—A contract has been awarded by borough coun cil. to the La France Fire Engine Company, for a 600 gallon motor ized pumper. The approximate cost will be $12,000, and the apparatus will be delivered about January first. HJLRRISBTTR.G TELEGRAPH PERRY TOWN HAS DAY OF WELCOME Fraternal Order Members Join in Making Merry in Liverpool Liverpool, Pa., Sept. B.—True to their promise, the local camp of the Patriotic Sons of America gave to the people of Liverpool and hun dreds of visitors on Saturday one of the biggest days in the town's his tory when the big annual reunion of the county P. O. S. of A. and the welcomo home celebration to the boys in service were held. Starting with an important business meet ing of the P. O. S. of A. in Shuler's hall at 10.30 In the morning, the day was a busy one until late at night. The parade at 1.30, led by the Liv erpool, Duncannon and Ickesburg bands, was the longest ever seen here. The streets were lined with people. All places of business were closed. The parade was followed by a band concert and community sing and an address by Chaplain Daniels, of the State camp of the P. O. S. of A. This was followed by a ball game between the local team and Ickesburg. In the evening the Cakewalk, special movies and an other concert by the bands were en joyed by hundreds of people. The committee in charge was T. J. Williamson, A. M. Shuler. B. F. Lower, Dr. W. G. Morris, S. Mau rice Shuler, Frank Koch, John D. Snyder and H. A. S. Shuler. Country Butter Scarce, Say Lewistown Housewives Ixnvistown, Pa., Sept. B.—House wives here are mourning the pass ing of country butter. They say it is almost impossible to obtain a pound of that delicacy at the mar kets, as milk and cream are being sold to the condensaries that have sprung up in different sections of the county where they not only con vert the cream and milk to the man ufacture of ice cream, but purchase sweetened butter in the open mar ket. Carlisle Woman Has Party For Ella Morrentz ! Carlisle, Pa.. Sept. B.—Miss Stella , Manning, of 1026 North West street, [ entertained at a corn roast in honor |of Miss Ella Morrentz, of Harris j brug. The guests motored to Meet ing House Springs, where they en joyed roasting corn and toasting marshmellows over a big fire. In vited to meet Miss Morrentz were Miss Martha Waldron, Phoenix, N. Y.; Miss Violet George, Miss Flo Fair, Miss Stella Manning, Raymond Fair, Walter F. Nickel, Ray Alex ander, James McArthur and Wil liam Awexander. Gets Word of Death f Son in Sea at Brest Elizabeth town. Pa., Sept 8. —< A cablegram received here announces the death of John Heckler, a sailor in the United States Navy, who was drowned while on duty in foreign waters. The body was washed ashore at Brest France. Heckler was a son of N. Franklin Heckler, who has been superintendent of the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown, for a number of years. The mother died a year ago, but the father and a brother survive. New President Is Chosen for Carlisle Y. M. C. A. Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8. D. R. Thompson has resigned as presi dent of the Carlislo Young Men's Christian Association. He will con tinue as a director. His successor is A. L. Roberts, manager of the Imperial Store, and well known for his Interest in all things pertaining to the welfare of Carlise's young people. Will Make Handkerchiefs at New Palmyra Plant Palmyra, Pa., Sept, B.—Palmyra is to have a new industry. It is to be a handkerchief factory and work on the structure which is to house the business is already under way in a new section of the progressive community. Anthony Warta, of Annville, formerly of New York city, is promoting the new undertaking. Little Lines From Nearby Tyrone—Spurious fifty-cent pieces are in circulation here. Columbia John E. Tyler, 87 years old, was found dead in bed here. Columbia —John D. Allison has been elected president of the Colum bia fire company. Tyrono—At a sale here recently a cow sold for $215.66, which is re garded as a record price. Yeagcrtown—The benefit carnival held here on Friday and Saturday evenings was a marked success. Elizabetlitown—Mrs. Fannie Rls ser Lehman, of this place, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, aged 33 years. Marietta—The funeral of Edwin Brenneman, who died at Hahns town. took place this afternoon at 10 o'clock. Milroy—ln the house where she was born 71 years ago, Mrs. Wil helmina Kime died on Saturday morning of Bright's disease. Marietta—The new principal of Marietta's schools. Prof. George Lee, oppearcd before the school board and announced his readiness to be gin the term. Tyrone—J. J. Curry and Mrs. Alma Glasgow, two members of the Salvation Army of Tyrone, were married before 800 people in the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. in this place. Tyrone—Joseph Antikol, a grad uate of the Tyrone High School, was one of 15 applicants for admission to the Carnegie Technical School to pass the examination. There were 1,000 who took the examination. Chambcrsliurg—Charles H. Feld man, train dispatcher for the, Penn sylvania Railroad here, and Miss Bessie E. Kunkle were married at Harrisburg and will reside In Phila delphia avenue. Newton Hamilton —The body of Mrs. A. C. Postlethwalte was brought here from Petrolia, Butler county, and burled In the Newton Hamilton cemetery after services had been conducted by the Rev. C. F. Himes. PLAN TO BURN TOWN GARBAGE Deep Pit or Kiln Will Be Con stucted Beyond City Limits of Waynesboro Waynesboro, Sept. B.—At a Joint meeting of the town council and board of health the latter body pro posed a scheme of garbage disposal which met the approval of the city fathers. A deep pit or kiln will be constructed beyond the city limits and into this all the dry garbage and rubbish will be dumped and burned. The borough will provide team and scavenger service and will make a weekly cleanup of the town. Pri vate residents will only be asked to collect their garbage and have it at some convenient place for the car ters. An incineration plant for all kinds of garbage and slops was proponed as an alternative plan, but council preferred the dry kiln and this was authorized as soon as a suitable lo cation could be secured. A small weekly tax from property holders will be asked sufficient to cover the cost of service. Adams County Sunday School Workers to Meet York Springs, Pa., Sept. B.—The annual convention of the Adams County Sabbath School Association will be held in the Lutheran church of this place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, two sessions being held on Wednesday and three on Thursday. A program which deals with sub jects that are especially important as they relate to the work of the Sunday schools of to-day has been arranged. The speakers will all be persons connected with the work throughout the county with the ex ception of W. G. Landes, of Phila delphia, field secretary of the State association. Big Churches Fail to Attract Happy Pastor Lewistown, Pa.. Sept. B.—Dr. A. H. Spangler, of Yeagertown. this county, has filled pastorate of the Logan charge of the Lutheran Church for twenty-six years. This pastorate comprises the congrega tions of the churches at Yeager town, Alfnrata and Reedsville. The trustees of these churches have re ceived a ruling that Dr. Spangler may remain with them as long as he is able to preach. He has re ceived offers from larger churches, where the salaries are far larger but he says ho is too happy here to leave. Guests Go to Fruit Farm For Afternoon Function Annville, Pa., Sept. B.—Mrs. D. H. Meyer, entertained the Lebanon Charter of tlfe D. A. R. and C. A. R. at the D. H. Meyer fruit farm near town last Thursday afternoon. A feature of the meeting was an address by Chaplain Paul D. Wit man. Guests from Reading, Leba non and various other places were present. Annville guests included: Dr. and Mrs. S. F. Daugherty, the Rev. and Mrs. Paul D. Whitman, Mrs. J. D. Gossard, Mrs. S. H. Derlckson, Mrs. Mary Imboden and Mrs. Mary K. Stehman. Burglars Break Into Postoffice at Cashtown Clashtown, Pa., Sept. 8. —The post office here was entered by robbers during Saturday night, but only a small amount of booty was secured, as It Is believed the burglars were scared away before being able to make a complete search. The case was placed in the hands of the authorities at Gettysburg, who with the two State * policemen stationed there are making an investigation and working out clues. Cradle Made in 1774 on Marietta Auction Block Marietta, Sept. B.—At a sale of the household goods of the late William R. M. Moore, a number of valuable heirlooms changed hands. One was a cradle made in 1774 by John Moore, of Christiana, grandfather of the late owner, and handed down from generation to generation. Jonas Todd was the buyer. Several dishes made before the Revolutionary War were also disposed of. Sells York County Farm of 119 Acres For $25,000 York, Pa., Sept. B..—The Abra ham and Joseph Druck farm In Manchester township, was sold on Saturday, to A. H. Hendgrson and W. F. Dunner, of Somerset. Pa. The farm Is located near Brilling er's mill, below Pleasurevllle, and contains 119 acres. The considera tion was $25,000. Woman Will Guide Destiny of Newspaper Mercorsburg, Pa., Sept. 8. —Rob- ert H. Thomas, 3rd, who has been editing the Mercersburg Journal for several months, will leave Mercers burg and go south to Join the busi ness established by George W. Parks, well known in this part of the country as the founder of Floral Park. The Journal will be managed by Miss Vera Shaffer. Wife at Eighty-Three Has Husband Jailed Lebanon, Pa., Sept. 8. George Rhine, of East Lebanon, has been committed to Jail on a charge of failing to support his 83-year-old wife for the past six years. He was given a hearing before Aldermnn Herman last evening and in default of ball was committed for his ap pearance at court. But Four Arrests For Drunkenness in Borough Waynesboro, Pa., Sept. B.—The police report for August shows that there were only four arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct, and these were nearly all out-of-town parties who came to Pen-Mar Park. Compared to a year ago this is a drop of easily five hundred per cent. COMPENSATION RULINGS MADE Widow Can Not Claim Pay ments if She Did Not Enforce Court Support Orders Where a widow was not residing with her husband at the time of his i death and not receiving support from him, even though an order of court had been made for the hus band to contribute to famllv sup port, she is not entitled to compen sation for his death according to a ruling made by the State Compen sation Board In Wilde vs. Pennsyl vania Railroad, a Philadelphia ease. In this case the testimony shows that the wife left the liusUind, "probably for good cause," and that although a municipal court order was made for him to contribute to support, he did so only for a time and then disappeared, the efforts of the wife to locate him and enforce collection not being successful. The testimony shows that she supported herself thereafter. In Kadian vs. American Brake Shoe and Foundry Co., Erie, the final receipt is set aside because it is shown that the candidato of tlio claimant's eye has not improved, while compensation is awarded in Ruckley vs. Lackawanna Railroad, Scranton, wherein a difference be tween a death certificate and an in surance report as to death cause was the subject of considerable liti gation. The Board set aside a peti tion to review agreement in Molnar vs. Lehigh Valley Coal Co., Wiikes- Rarre, saying "The accident has left the claimant's loft foot in ,mch con dition that it hinders the use of his leg. accordingly the foot should r>e amputated. This operation would restore the use of the leg. There is no suggestion that the defendant has not fulfilled its obligations an far as furnishing medical service is concerned." New hearings have been granted in Kuca vs. Lehigh Coal Co.. Wllkes- P.irre: Miller vs. McClain Co., Pitts burgh" Wndsworth vs. Pennsylvania Railroad. Duncansville and Gan dolfl vs. Rosenthal. Pittsburgh. Personal and Social News of Towns on West Shore Miss Jennie Stevens, of Shiremans town, was called to York by the sudden death of her uncle, Park W. Stevens. Mr, and Mrs. Levi Hughes, Miss P.eatrice Hughes, Tester Hughes. John Kahn, Luther Smith and John Mease have returned to their homes at Pine Grove after spending sev eral days with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bell, Jr., at Shiremanstown. Mr. and Mrs. George Kauffman, Miss Jennie Knuffman, Mrs. Mnrio Miller, son, Howard, and daughter, Mary Miller of Shiremanstown, are home after camping at Mount Oli vet, near Dillsburg. George Eahleman of Harrisburg, was entertained during this week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ising at Shiremanstown. Charles Whistler, of Harrisburg, who has been spending the summer with his grandparents at Shiremans town. has returned home. Mrs. H. M. Rupp, of Shiremans town. attended the funeral of Park W. Stevens at York. Mrs. James Smith and son, How ard Smith, have returned to New York after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A'fred Oeiling and family, near Shiremanstown. Miss Sarah Strock, of Shiremans town, is home from a visit to friends at Chambersburg and Carlisle. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, of j Wormlcysburg spent the weekend in Baltimore. Miss Laura Ort, of Harrisburg, j Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ort and Mr. I and Mrs. Charles Sperow, of Worm | leysburg visited In Hagerstown. Md. Funeral Services are Held Over Body of War Veteran Mcclinniesbnrg, Pa., Sept. 8. This morning funeral services were j held for George W. Rahn, a Civil | War veteran and well known citi zen of South Middleton township. ] He was aged 78 years and had been in failing health the past several years. In the war, which he en tered In the early stages, he par ticipated in the battles of Malvern Hill, Bull Run. South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor. His wife and an adopted daughter survive, also two brothers, Charles of Steelton, and Jacob, of Hershey. Ephralm Shupp. of Mount Holly Springs Is a half brother. Demolishes His Truck Trying to Save Hen York Haven, Sept B.—Roy Slt ler. merchant, while on his way to York with a truck load of chickens and eggs, went over the wall of a I culvert about 10 feet high, and totally demolished the car. Sitler turned from the steering wheel In an attempt to catch a chicken that was escaping from a crate, when the machine swerved and went over the wall. Sitler saved himself from injury by jumping. Buys Farm and Gets Bigger Offer After Sale Merccrsburg, Pa., Sept. 8.---An drew Heinbaugh has purchased at private sale, the farm of Samuel Hawbaker, near Welsh Run. Sev eral hours after the deal was made, Heinbaugh was offered $2,000 more than what he paid. "SING With False Teeth? SURE Dr. Wernet's Powder Kmh tkB firm, frnmb mm f Wkit., FUtotAntiMptic. If your dental plate is loose of drops, to get instant relief use Dr. Wernet's Powder regularly. You can eat, laugh, talk with ease. Guaranteed by Wernet Dental Mfg. Co. 1 ; 116 Beektnan St., N. Y. 25c, 50c, * SI.OO At Drug and Department Btores. Refuat | imitations. This is ths original powdss ' SEPTEMBER 8, 1919. Jailbreaker Back in Prison After Year of Liberty For Larceny Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 8. After almost a year's liberty, James Daywalt, who last September es caped from the county jail here was found in Maryland, on the Eastern Shore and again placed in the local j-xil. Sheriff Horst learned that Day •walt was working for a contractor at Tome Institute and wired the of ficers there to arrest him. Daywalt, when he broke Jail, was'lncarcerat ed. waiting trial on the charge of larceny of goods from Mrs. Sally George Foust's farm, near Mercers burg. MAN WHO ROBBED MERCHANTS HELD Passer of Spurious Checks Is Arrested by Milwaukee Of ficers at Instance of Firm Chambersburg, p a „ Sept. B.—J. C. Kauffman, alias Frank C. Kauff man. who succeeded in passing worthless checks here has been ar rested in Milwaukee and is being held on several charges. About August 15. Kauffman pre sented what was purported to be pay roll check, No. 246 of the In ternational Harvesting Company. It appeared to be signed by the sec retary and treasurer of the com pany, and on the face looked like an ordinary pay roll check. The check was drawn for $4 6 and made payable to Kauffman. After purchasing a number of silk shirts and other articles from George E. Gilbert, he received sl6 30 in cash. Soon afterward he pre sented a similar check at C TV Keefer's store, where lie made' sev eral purchases. Kauffman succeed ed in getting out of town before the check was returned, marked fraud." Teacher Is Host to Annville Class of 1919 tT^ ulvll,e ' Pa - Sept - 8 -— Mif < Ruth Heffieman. instructor in Physics, in the Annville High School delight fully entertained the members of 1 J. e . cU ™ of , 1919. of the Annville ligh School, at a corn roast on Thursday evening. Marslimallows were also toasted and games played. The following members of the class m.i.la up the party: Misses Dorothy Fencil, Kathryn Stein, Margaret Beyerle! Lucile Shenk, Mary Heister, Martha Newgard. Kathryn Long, Lucina Fry, Elsie Evans, Esther Ulrich. Gladys Fencil and Misses Louise Henry and Ruth Heffieman of the High School faculty as chaperones. Messrs George Fegan, Harvey Horn. Henry Holllnger, Daniel Wetland and Garman Sheffy. Civil War Veteran Celebrates Birthday Waynesboro. Sept. 8, Captain Alexander D. Morganthall, a vet eran of the Civil War, former vice president and a large stockholder In the Gelser Manufacturing Company, and owner of the Blue Mountain Fruit Farm, near Pen-Mar Park, celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday anniversary at his home here yes terdny with a family gathering and I dinner. The host had not been so well for some weeks, but is now Im proved and was able to enter heart ily Into the festivities of the day. Trucker Fears Daylight Saving May Cost Business Lewistown, Pa., Sept. 8. —Trucker Smith, of the Big Ridge, one of the most successful truckers in Central Pennsylvania, made the statement to-day that unless the daylight sav ing law is put out of commission he will have to go out of business, as the laborers, skilled laborer and small mochanlc. as well as business and professional men, are utilizing the extra hour to grow their own vegetables. VACATIONS For Everybody. Come in and J Let Us Tell You About It Our Vacation Club 1 Opens Week of Sept. 8 See How Easy it Works. Pay in 25c, 50c or SI.OO Weekly. 1 Matures in 40 Weeks. The more classes you join the more money you ? will have for your vacation. ] UNION TRUST COMPANY 1 OF PENNSYLVANIA J MISS SKINNER IS WED AT EVENING Harrisburg Guests Present at Pretty Wedding Ceremony at Chambersbur^ Ohamborsburg, Sept. B. —The wed ding of Miss Catherine Barclay Skin ner and William Hastte Derbyshire was consummated as an evening function hero at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. William Fran cis Skinner, in Lincoln Way East, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. L. Mudge .of Falling Spring Presbyterian church, assist ed by the Rev. R. B. Gait, rector of Trinity Episcopal. The bride wore ivory satin with duchess point lace and pearl trim ming; the maid of honor, her sister. Miss Elizabeth Skinner, rose taffeta combined with old blue and blue I feather fan; the bridesmaids. Miss Margaret Derbyshire, sister of the | groom, and Miss Helen Speer, of this city; Miss Mary Jane Wills, of Dun cannon; Miss Jean Parker Criswell, of New York city, all gowned in two toned rose taffeta with cloth of sil ver and carried black feather fans and arm bouquets of pink roses and asters and blue delphiniums. George H. Derbyshire, brother of the groom, was best man. The ush ers were Lieutenant Creston O. Cooke and DavuTHolland Speer, of town; Maurice 11. Ivins, Philadel phia; Claude S. Clarkson, of Coch ranville, Pa. Mrs. J. W. Hoke play ed the wedding march and an or chestra from Hagerstown made music during the evening for danc ing after the wedding. Many guests from Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Hag erstown, New York and other points were present. Mr. and Mrs. Derby shire will make their home in town and on their farm near Fort Lou don. Ribbons were carried by Miss Margaret Kennedy, daughter of Col. M. C. Kennedy, Ragged-Edge, who wore white lace over blue crepe de chine, and Miss Carrie Smith, of I llazleton, whose gown was orchid satin and silver lace. The out-of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Hattie Smith and Theodore Smith, of Oak Lane, Pa.; Mrs. Harry Price and Miss Price, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Smith and Miss Marian Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cary, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Collins, of Morrisville, Pa.; Mrs. Edgar G. Criswell, Theodore Lut kins 3rd, M. Rodney Burr, Lieu tenant Coyle Kendy, of New York; Ross Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irons, Miss Elizabeth Ross, Ensign Carroll Denny, of Harrisburg; Lieu tenant Frank H. Tyson, of Middle town, Del.; Ensign Robert Whit son, of San Diego, Cal.; Henry Dale, Jr., of Scranton, Pa.; John Wills, of Duncannon; Archie Roberts, of Jamestown, N. Y.; Colonel and Mrs. Henry P. Bull, of the U. S. Army. Parade With Their New $8,200 White Fire Truck Lewistown, Pa., Sept. 8. The Burnham fire company has received its new White Are truck and on Sat urday celebrated the parading at Burnham, Yeagertown and Newtown. Eiremen from Lewistown, Reeds ville and other surrounding towns were present. The new truck is fitted up with latest equipment for fighting fires. The boys are pleased at having re ceived the machine in time for Fire men's Field Day, Saturday, Septem ber 20. The truck cost |8,200. BILLrANA Hot water Sure Relief RELL-ANS FOR INDIGESTION
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