2 The Days News in Cities and Towns of Central Pennsylvania THIEF ABANDONS STOLEN MACHINE Automobile Taken by Gettys burg Police Property of Pittsburgh tyan Gettysburg, Pa., Oct. 7. —Because the supply of gasoline was exhaust ed a new Willys-Knight automo bile was abandoned on the road be tween here and Biglerville. No trace can be found of the person who was driving the machine. Miss Edith Brown, who lives close by, saw the car stop and a man climb from behind the steering wheel and walk away. When the man failed to return in three or four hours she thought something wrong and telephoned the Gettysburg police officials, who went out and had the machine towed into a garage. Investigation disclosed the fact that the machine had been stolen from the garage of Ralph Jackson, of Pittsburgh, and was his property, the thief changing the license numbers, taking off the deal er's tag and putting on another one. Youth, Confused Because of Detours, Becomes Lost With Truckload of Goods Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 7. For three days a youth, a bloodhound and a large motor truck were lost as completely as If they had fallen into a coal mine caveln. The fam ily of Victor Callan Is moving from Ohio to Virginia and the son, Vic or, Jr., was driving a truck load of household goods through here Thursday via Gettysburg. A detour because of highway repairs caused him to lose his way and until Sun day his paVents, who followed a day later, could get no trace of him. He was then heard from away off his route. Marries Girl He Met on Duty in England Ohanibersburg, Pa., Oct. 7.-—The marriage of Capt. A. Richard Walk, of this place, and Miss Elsie L. G. Roberts, of Preston, England, took place at the home of the groom on Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Captain Walk met Miss Roberts at Oxford, England, where he was at tending a school for officers of the A. E. F. The friendship ripened into a romance nnd culminated in the event here. After the ceremony the couple left on a wedding tour through the Adirondacks and vi cinity. MANY PEOPLE Are neglecting their eyes and con sequently are suffering with con stant headaches. Our examination is thorough and our prices very reasonable. Let us examine your eyes. P. J. Baumgardncr, 200 Mar ket street. With P. H. Caplan Co. Good Glasses, including examina tion, for as little as $2.50. —Adv. $lO to S3O [lil FORRY'S ( pip Open Evenings "§r Ps WVV^^^B^^BH^BPNSWMmTem&ibM VFflj^^^^E29rrjs^^^|gßK9K^y&|B|^P^2V^2u^V Stop that cough before it stops you. You may save needless doctor bills by using Bacon's Cough Drops. They taste good, sweeten the breath, and are good for the whole family. You can stop your cold in its incip iency. Keep a package handy. "Good for the throat— Bad for the Cough." You will find them on sale at near ly all stores. Ask for Bacon's. ( ¥ 1 TUESDAY EVENING, Lewistown Firemen Are at Lancaster Convention; Have Fire Truck Along Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 7.—Lewis town is well represented at the Fire men's Convention at Lancaster this week. O. L. Wheeler, chief of the Junction Fire Company, and 28 other members are there with their handsome fire truck. William Nighthart, one of the oldest fire men of the Henderson Fire Com pany of Lewistown, will attend the convention. He seldom misses a gathering of firemen. Each com pany has many members ut the con vention. MANY GUESTS OF PROWELL BOUNTY Surprise Function Held Last Saturday Evening Was Largely Attended New Cumberland, Pa., Oct. 7. On Saturday evening a surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Prowell in York county in honor of their daughter, Mae Prowell. These guests were pres ent: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Prowell, Mr. and Mrs. Filber Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hiler, Mr. and Mrs. Writer, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sanders, the Rev. and Mrs. Mell, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Wlllam Yunger, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kohler, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kohler, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Atland, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Leicht, Mrs. John Killin ger, Mrs. Edward Rupp,.Mrs. Ells worth Witmyer, Mrs. Annie Slapman, Mrs. William Conley, Mrs. Daniel Bashore, Mrs. Bashore, Mrs. Walter Orris, Mrs. Amelia Shaffer, Velma Conley, Florence Conley, Irene Slaseman, Mary Slaseman, Helen Hutton, Martha Kohler, Bertha Leicht, Clark Bashore, George Ba shore, Ray Bashore, Reuben Wentz, Lloyd Souders, Robert Snyder, Guy Kohler, Bruce Anderson, Parker Writer, Parker King, William Bein hauer, Harry Shupp, Roy Prowell, Merle Shaffer, Wilson Gruver, Charlie Wacker, John Wacker, John Killinger, Charles Leicht, Murray Hake, Chester Laughman, John Fetrow, Chester Kaufman, Bruce Prowell, Emory Fisher, Middleton Charles Slaseman, Gor don Winters, George Killinger, Amos Thorley, Joseph Updegraff, Vance Prowell, Vanee Souders, Harold Sny der, Vance Hutton, Charles Wentz, Harry Kohler, Ralph Snyder, Harry Slapman, Joseph Slapman, Arthur Souders, Francis Anderson, William Kohler, Martin Anderson, William Conley, Howard Conley, Marin Con ley, Charles Kohler, Ralph Leicht, Robert Killinger, Glenn Orris, Harry Rhodes, Vance Anderson, Furman Slapman. Union County's Fair to Be Held Next Week Lewlsburg, Pa., Oct. 7. Union county's fair is to be held October 14, 15, 16 and 17. Three days of fast horse racing, daily band con certs, fakirs, a midway, big daily features in front of the grandstand, shows and side shows, female acro bats, performing animals, an un usually large exhibit of live stock, poultry, farming machinery, farm products, fancy work and monster crowds are among the attrac tions planned. The midway will be a veritable hive of amusement Judg ing from the attractions applying for space. The liberal purses offered for horse racing assure lovers of the sport three days of speed and lively contests. Moorhead Entertainers Aid Fund For Memorial Mechnnicsburg, Pa., Oct. 7. More than S6O was realized from the sale of candy on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Moorhead entertainment in Franklin Hall for the benefit of the Soldiers and Sail ors' Memorial Park. Miss Bessie I. Basehore was chairman of the com mittee, who held the successful candy sale. ADDS TO POST Liverpool, Pa., Oct. 7.—Many new members have been added this week to American Legion Post, No. 293, of Liverpool, according to the report of the commander, Prof. Park L. Zellers. November 11 will be the last day for charter member enroll ment. SAW OLD MILL RISE AND FALL James Y. Robson, Sr., Who Died Yesterday, Came With Mathesons Middletown, Oct. t.—James Y. Robson, Sr., whose death occurred yesterday, was one of the little group'of men who came to Middle town from McKcesport and started the old Middletown tube works. He, with the Mathesons and several other men, most of whom were Scotch, had several years before came to America and made their way to McKeesport. When the Mathesons took over the Middle town mill, Robson was one of the men who came with them. He was a machinist and was em ployed in that capacity until it was dismantled In 1907. He was 89 years old and for the past several weeks had been confined to his bed. He was born in Jedburgh, Scot land, June 3, 1830, and came to this country when seventeen years old. He was a member of the Presby terian Church for the past thirty five years, a member of the Odd Fellows and the Liberty Fire Com pany. He is survived by the follow ing children: George Robson, Elyria, Ohio; Mrs. John Stum, Rushville, N. J.; Miss Jane Robson, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Joseph Lau man. Rochester, N. Y., and James Y. Robson, Jr., of town, and one sis ter, Mrs. Mary Llllyce, in Australia. The annual Red Cross rollcall or membership campaign for Middle town will be held from November 2 to 11. An effort will be made to reach 2,500 members for Middle town and vicinity. A. G. Banks, chairman, is making out his lists of captains and lieutenants. They will be divided up between each pre cinct of the three wards and Cone wago. Londonderry, Lower Swatara townships. The Otterbein Guild of the First United Brethren Church will hike to Clifton Thursday night where it will hold a marshmallow toast. Charles E. Neagle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neagle, of Ann street, who served two years in the war, was overseas and recently mustered out of service, has re-enlisted. He will be given a lieutenant's commis sion. He left to-day for San Fran cisco, Cal., from where he will be sent to Russia. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schaeffer, son, Paul Schaeffer, and wife, have returned home from a week's au tomobile trip to Syracuse, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kaylor, of East Emaus street, entertained a number of friends in honor of their son, Martin Kaylor, who recently re turned from France, and was mus tered out of service at Camp Dix, N. J. Refreshments were served to the following: Samuel Bryan. Bain bridge; Daniel Bryan, Annvllle; Joshua Kaylor, of Pike: Jacob Kay lor, Mrs. John Myers, Mrs. W. Barn hart, Eltzabethtown; Mrs. Christ Epler, Conewago; Mrs. William Kaylor, Harrlsburg; Mrs. Benjamin Hoover, Highspire, and Miss Nettie Cain, of town. Mrs. Francis O. Blng, aged 63 years, died at the home of her sis ter. Mrs. IT. H. Klipe, at the Kll*ie House, South Union street, yester day morning from a complication of diseases, being ill for the past two years. She was bedfast for the past several weeks. The deceased came here from Tyrone on a visit. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. H. Kline, of town, and Mrs. W. H. Daughenbaugh, of Philadelphia. The body will be taken to her home at Tyrone to-morrow morning where services will be held. Burial will be made In the family plot there. Triune Lodge No. 307, I. O. O. F., installed the following officers at the meeting in their lodge room in Emaus street on Saturday evening by District Deputy Grand Master W. G. Schrtener, assisted by Grand Mar shall H. E. Brandt, Grand Warden H. A. Shireman, Grand Treasurer Frederick Bauchmoyer, Grand Sec retary Edwin Treichler and Grand Guardian J. S. Brandt. The officers installed were: Past grand, R. A. Shoop; noble grand, John Stotz; vice-grand, E. L. Croll; financial sec retary, David Smith; recording sec retary. M. H. Gilbert; treasurer, John H. Landis; trustee, W. F. Hip pie; representative to Grand Lodge, W. G. Schriener; representative to Orphans' Home, T. F. Huff; repre sentative to Home for Aged Odd Fellows, John H. Landis. The Middletown Praying Band will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shenfeld, Pike street, this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Miss Blanche Yost, one of the teachers of the public schools, is off duty on account of illness. Miss Grace Keefer is substituting in her place. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold Its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Maude Bowman, West Main street, Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Mrs. Joseph Lauman and son, William Lauman, of Rochester, N. Y., are spending some time In town, having been called here on account of the death of the former's father, the late James Y. Robson, Sr. Chamber of Commerce Wants Name Changed Lewistown, Pa., Oct 7. The Chamber of Commerce of this place Is anxious to have the word Junction omitted from the railroad station known as Lewistown Junction. Rail road officials have the matter under advisement. The word Junction Is misleading, as many people think the Junction is some distance from Lewistown, when in fact it is but a few blocks away. Hears of Son's Death; Then Her Brother Dies Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 7. —A double bereavement befel Mrs. Michael O'Hara of this place. On Tuesday of last week her son, James W. Dal by, was killed at the Standard Steel Works. The same day her brother, John Rodgers, of Latrobe, She had Just received word of her son being killed at Burnham when a message reached her telling her of her brother's death. TO IMPROVE STREETS Duncannon, Pa.. 7.—Better high ways are promised for Duncannon. Announcement Is made that council and the State Highway Department have reached an agreement to pro vide for the improvement of one of the principal streets of, this place, running the full lengh of the bor ough. ( [Other State News on Page 7.1 BLAJRRISBUR.G TELEGR APH POKUPCIE FLEECED OF FUND HE SAVED Austrian Tells Stranger He Had Accumulated $1,225; Finds Box Stuffed With Newspapers and Friends Miss ing When He Becomes Suspicious York Hnven, Pa., Oct. 7. —Fleeced out of $1,225 he had saved during eight years of hard labor in this country, Samuel Pokupcie, an Aus trian employed at the paper mill here, has appealed to the White De tective agency of York to appre hend two of his countrymen whom he befriended during the past week. In robbing Pokupcie his "friends" employed the much-worked game of "switching boxes." Last Thursday a man who spoke the Austrian language and gave his name as Joe Pavellsck came to the paper mill and inquired for work. He did not go to work. After loit ering around a few hours he made friends with Pokupcie. Pavelisck told Pokupcie he had saved SI,BOO, displaying a large roll of bills and several "gold nuggets," thought to have been gilded pieces of stone. The stranger asked the York Haven man what he had saved while In this country and was able to ascertain the amount of Pokupce's savings. Pokupcie took the stranger to his home and gave hiin supper and lodging. The visitor inquired of the York Haven man in what bank he could place his money while he went to New York for treatment. Pokup cie recommended a bank. On Friday another Austrian appeared and he came acquainted with Pokupcie and Pavelisck. On this day Pavelisck said ho would be forced to leave immediately for a hospital as his sickness was becoming more severe. He feigned great pain and nervous ness. Before he left the question arose YORK FAIR WILL HAVE AIRPLANES Sixty-Third Annual Exhibit Gets Auspicious Start in Nearby County York, Pa., Oct. 7. —To-day mark ed the opening of the sixty-third annual York county fair, and Indi cation point to one of the most suc cessful fairs ever held. An execu tive of the association said to-day that never before had there been as many entries in the various de partments. The entire 73-acre en closure is jammed with shows, re freshment booths and displays of many varieties. Upward of 300 horses are entered in the four days" race schedule, the card being the best and the largest In the history of the institution. Local track rec ords are expected to be broken. There will be daily airplane flights. Another feature will be dem onstration by an army tank which arrived here from Camp Meade, Md., with a detachment of soldiers on Sunday. The officials are looking forward to a record attendance. Thursday will be the big day. Wedding Quiet Function Because of Critical Illness Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 7. —A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Milliken Woods on Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, when their daughter. Miss Marianne Witherspoon, became the bride of Dr. James Frances Bell, Jr., son of Dr. James Francis Bell, dean of the medical school of the University of Oregon. The Rev. Reld S. Dickson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Lewistown, officiated in the pres ence of the immediate family, In cluding Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Woods, of "Woodlawn;" Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Woods, of "Ridgewood," 'and A. C. Strode, of Reedsville. The groom is a graduate of Prince ton University and of the medical school of the University of Oregon and has just returned from a year's service In the medical corps of the United States Navy. Immediately after the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Bell left for a tuor of eastern cities. The wedding wns a quiet one, ow ing to the critical illness of Oie bride's mother. LITTLE LINES FROM NEARBY York —The county court yester day declined to reduce the allow ance of 46 cents a day for feeding prisoners. Bedford —The eldership- of the Church of God will hold "■ J-"® meeting at Penbrook, Dauphin county, next year. Lykcns—John Yerge was serious ly injured in the mines here on Sat urday. He was brought to his home here In an ambulance. York Haven —The York Haven Paper Company's plant is facing a shutdown unless there is a raise the river in the immediate Greeneastle —The Woman Chris tian Temperance Union ofthts Place has presented to the public schools hare a portrait of the late Frances Mount Wolf—Mount Wolf Lodge of Odd Fellows Is about to inaugu rate a membership campaign. A boom session will be held on Friday evening, November 7. New Cumberland —On Thursday morning, at 6 o'clock, the Citizen s Hose Company will meet at the nose house and go to Lancaster to take part In the parade. Mount Wolf—At a meeting of the local fire company on Friday .night, all arrangements were completed to attend the State firemen's conven tion at Lancaster on Thursday. New Cumberland —Mrs. G. D. Shemev will entertain the Ever- Faithful Bible Class of the Church of God at her home on Thursday evening. . Dauphin—At the home of Miss Esther Shaffer o n Saturday evening a delightful taffy party was held, quite a number of people from this place being present. Lykcns lnteresting rally day services were held In Zion Lutheran church at this place on Sunday, John Lehr giving a splendid talk on "How to Make Sunday School a Success.." Carlisle—The outbuildings on the farm of Edward Westfall, near here, were destroyed by fire, adding an- I other to the mysterious fires that have taken place In Cumberland | county recently. as to the disposition of the SI,BOO in his possession. It was placed in a tin box provided by the newcomer, gave his name as Mate Bacis. The $1,300 belonging to the York Haven Austrian was placed with it. The box was locked, placed in a suitcase and the key given Pokupcie's wife. At this point Pavelisck said that if he was to die in the New York hospital the second Austrian Bacis, would return to York Haven, l\ave the box opened and the money turn ed over to the Pokupcles as a re ward for their kindness. The two started off, but after taking a few steps the one suggested to the other that they take the suitcase con taining tho box with them, leaving only the box with the Pokupcies. They returned to the house and un locked the suitcase and gave a box, supposedly the one containing the money, to the York Haven man s wife. . They then went to the garage of O. H. Shepp to hire an automobile to take them to Harrisburg. When Shepp could not accommodate them they sought H. O. Meads, whom they told they were in a great hurry to get to the Capital city, and whom they would pay sls for the machine hire. Mr. Meads consented. It was learned by the White detectives that in Harrisburg they purchased tickets for New York city. On Sunday evening Pokupcie be came suspicious because the men whom he befriended had not sent any word to him. Subsequently he broke open the lock on the box and found It stuffed with i|ews papers. NAMED TO SPEAK FOR POSTAL MEN Annville's Postmaster Is Dele gated One o Four to Go to Washington Aitnvillc, Pa., Oct. 7. —Postmaster Harry M. Bowman, of this place, has been named as one of the four postmasters from the State of Penn sylvania to represent the 393 third class postmasters of the State to ap pear at Washington next Thursday and Friday. Miss Edith Lehman left for Phila delphia, where she will pursue a course of study in the University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Albert Barnhart Is at York attending the funeral of her grand mother. Lieut. Huber Heintzleman, of Camp Merritt, N. J., accompanied by his sister, Miss Esther Heintzleman, of Chambersburg, visited friends in town over the weekend. Both are graduates of Lebanon Valley Col lege. ' Miles Miller left on Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where he will Join the United States cavalry. He re turned a short time ago from France. The following attended the ses sions of the United Brethren confer ence at Reading last week: Presi dent, G. D. Gossard, Prof. A. E. Shroyer, the Rev. E. E. Bender, Al fred K. Miller, M. E. Brightblll and the Rev. Roy Spangler. Mrs. Harry Millard visited in Reading on Monday. Dr. J. P. Landis, president of Bonebrake Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, visited friends in town on Monday. Master George Dertckson spent Sunday at Reading where he visited his aunt. Dr. W. R. Funk, of Dayton, Ohio, gave an address on the occasion of tho rally day services in the United Brethren church. While here he was the guest at the home of A. K. Miller and family. J. H. Warner, of Harrisburg, was a recent visitor in town. Mrs. Paul Smeck and son, Ken neth, are spending some time in New York city and Jersey City, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Engle and family, of Hummelstown, visited C. E. Shcnk and family on Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Leininger returned home after spending several weeks at Altoona. Greeneastle —Miss Grace Brum baugh has gone to Columbia, S. C., where she has accepted a position with the board of health of that city. She had been in France as k Red Cross nurse. Xiittlcstown —A memorial service was held here by the Patriotic Or der Sons of America for Homer W. Robinson in connection with a social function in honor of 19 members of the camp who were soldiers. Dninbiidgc—A chapel built by the J. R. Baker Company at its BlM meyer plant for the employes was dedicated on Sunday in tho presence of a large assemblage, who were served a chicken and waffle dinner after the ceremony. York —The Rt. Rev. Philip R. Mc- Devitt, bishop of the Harrisburg diocese of the Catholic Church, blessed the schoolrooms of the Church of St. Rose de Lima, in this place, on Sunday afternoon, a recep tion following the ceremony In the assembly room, where 100 children rendered a program, a if Grape-Nuts is ideal for the cereal part of any meal. Greatly relished by children-and good for them. There's a Reason B 1 BARN AND CROPS GO UP IN FL AME Zacharias Quigg, Who Dis covers Fire at Night, Had No Insurance New Cumberland, Pa„ Oct. 7. The barn on the farm of Mrs. J. J. Baughman, at New Market, near here, was entirely destroyed by fire Inst evening between 8 and 9 o'clock. The loss on the building and crops is estimated at $7,000. The barn was insured. Zacharian Quigg, the tenant farmer, is the loser by the destruction of the crops. Ho had no insurance on them. Quigg first noticed the blaze, which had gained considerably headway before he discovered it. Aided by neighbors who had been attracted to the scene by the blaze, Quigg suc ceeded in getting the livestock out of the barn, but he wns unable to save any of his crops. With the ex ception of a comparatively small quantity of oats none of the crops had been threshed. Vainly Seeks Soldier Whose Dollar He Spent; Aunt Who Sent it Dies York, Pa., Oct. 7.-—Edgar J. Mun dorf, of Lancaster, is looking for, Edgar G. Mundorf, of York. He! has a dollar for him. A dollar, he says, came in mighty handy while his outfit was occupying the Lor raine sector last May. The original dollar bill was en closed in a letter addressed to Edgar G. Mundorf by his aunt, Miss Tillie Mundorf, a dressmaker. Edgar J., in Lorraine, got it by mistake. As there was no means of tracing Edgar G., he used the enclosure. He recently returned from overseas. While home in Lancaster on fur lough he came to York In an effort to find either the other Mundorf or Miss Tillie Mundorf and return the loan. He found that Miss Mundorf had since died and can discover no trace of the other Edgar. If he can not find him, he says he will give the bill to the York Visiting Nurse ■ Association. Constables Stay Away From Cumberland Courts Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7.—With but a few minor cases on the list quick time was made in October criminal court here. Several cases were ignored by the grand jury. Under the new State law only those having something to report are paid for attendance. Heretofore every con stable made it a duty to appear in court, file a return, usually with nothing on it but his name and col lect his fee and mileage. BIRTHDAY PARTY HELD Liverpool, Fa., Oct. 7.—A birth day party was held at the home of S. W. Snyder on Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Snyder's birthday. Re freshments were served a large num ber of guests. |'|l mi hi 28*30*32 North Third Street. We Are Presenting For Your Immediate Choice a Number of Very Distinguished 1 New Tailored Suits | J For Women and Misses I 1 at $55 J The distinction from which these suits S J win favor with the woman of fashion is l ) brought about by the grace of line and per \ CIL / fection of fit, together with the fine tailoring f f° r which all Schleisner garments are noted. M * yd \ These suits are developed in Velour, Silver y y\\ \ tone, Tinsel tone, and other soft surface > s \ r.jt. ;> f| fabrics. They feature the straight line and / f_M \u J pinch waist models, the Readingote sil- I il n houettes and Godet flares. Many are in ii \ L -J tailored types while some are enriched with X \ jl j fashionable furs. H / { Il \' are commending these suits particu- I // I larly for their unusualness of style and qual ity as well as for their extremely low price. JTTC indeed an opportunity worth your con w sideration to be able to purchase at this mo ment a Schleisner suit for this modest sum. BllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllillllW llHlllllllllllllllllllllllllll OCTOBER 7, 1919. Newton W. Gilbert Is to Address Chamber of Commerce at Carlisle Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7.—The Carlisle Chamber of Commerce luncheon season will open on Friday of this week when Newton W. Gilbert, for mer acting Governor of the Philip pines and also Lieutenant-Governor of Indiana, now senior member of a well-known firm of New York law yers, will talk before the member ship. Mr. Gilbert was one of the principal speakers at the recent meeting of the Pennsylvania State ! Chamber of Commerce. I_ \ THREE STRIKERS HALED IN COURT Face Jury on Assault and Bat tery Charges Before Judge Gillan Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 7.—With 64 cases on the list for trial, the October term of criminal court open ed here yesterday with Judge Gil lan on the bench. The first case called for trial was that of Com monwealth against Edgar Roger, Harry Smiley and Charles F. Smith, of Waynesboro. They were charged with assault and battery. The defendants are charged with assault and battery on H. B. Baker, an eihploye of the Frick Company, who was assaulted by the defend ants while on his way to work. The action was one of the first Waynes boro strike cases to figure promi nently at this week's court, i The defendants were positively identified by Foreman Brldenbaugh of the Frick Company, who witness ed the occurrence. A son of the prosecutor, M, D. Baker, also Iden tified the defendants. Mr. Brlden baugh testified that the defendants grabbed and cuffed Mr. Baker and treated him very roughly. They also called him vile names. WILD TURKEY SCARCE Liverpool, Pa., Oct. 7. —Wild tur key seem scarce in this section, al though In the mountain below town several flocks are reported. Gray squirrels are reported plenty In sec tions where there has been feed. Rabbits are plentiful. BELL 125 DAY AND DIAL 401S NIGHT SCHOOL OPEN NOW ENTER ANY TIME Two Separate Night Schools: The One on Monday, Wednesday, Friday—The Other Tuesday, Thursday Nights BECKLEY'S BUSINESS COLLEGE (Opposite Senate Hotel) 121 MARKET STREET uHAHTiEB R Kkfli(T.ii:y, Principal WEST FAIRVIEW PLANS WELCOME Three of Town's Heroes Did Not Return From Fields of Battle West F&irview, Pa., Oct. 7.—Bat unlay, October 18. Is the day the borough will celebrate the home coming of the soldiers from this vicinity. Three did not come back. A court of honor will be erected In State street, from Main to Third, and a bandstand at the junction of Third, State and Clay Btreets. Charles Hoiliick, chairman of the general committee, has called a meeting for this evening at which a program will bo arranged. Con tributions from out-of-town residents who are friends of the old town have been asked for. The State Highway Department has flnished the new road through the borough. It is a good piece of work and adds greatly to the ap pearance of the town. This new work extends from the bridge at the creek to Neidig"s store. School began here yesterday In the various buildings secured until the new school butdlng is flnished. Work on the new building is well under way. Mr. and Mrs. William Cripple spent a week In Philadelphia with Mrs. Cripple's brother, Isaac Davis. A new pavement has been .laid at the United Brethren church and a coat of paint has been put on the building. Thief Gets $45 After Trip Over Hot Stove Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7.— A burglar, evidently a fasting one, entered and robbed the home of W. A. Slerer, a furniture dealer of this place, of some He gained entrance by crawling through a chimney window 12 by 8 Inches over a hot stove and broke open a buffet drawer, taking all of the money but no sliver. /""■t MANHATTAN SHIRTS FHPTf V 7, C Penn-Harrls r, ' nn 1 Hotel Bldg. OPEN EVENINGS ■ /
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