2 The Days News in Cities and Towns of Central Pennsylvania THREE JUMP FOR THEIR LIVES AT GRADE CROSSING Freight Train Strikes Large Truck on Way to River at New Cumberland Now Cumberland, Pa., Oct. 31. — A wreck occurred here last evening in which three men narrowly escap ed losing their lives. Daniel Sullivan, Lloyd Molton and John Spielnian had been to New Cumberland on a large truck belong ing to Sherman Hull, of Steelton." A local freight train, bound southward, struck the truck as it was crossing at Fifth street on its way to the steamboat to cross to Steelton. The men jumped and escaped injury. The truck was dragged more than 200 feet by the engine before the train was stopped. It took several hours for the wrecking crew to remove the truck from the tracks, and start traffic on the westbound track. The owner of the truck is proprietor of the Steel ton Ferry company, and of a coal and sand fleet. MINISTER IS STRICKEN Olianibei'sbnrg, Pa., Oct. 31. —The Rev. W. S. Brcndle, pastor of Leh master United Brethren church, was suddenly taken ill at the home of the Rev. B. F. Blubaugh hi this place. The Rev. Mr. Brendle had just returned from a visit to Balti more, when stricken. He was taken to the Merklein Hospital, where his illness was diagnosed as ptomaine poisoning. .MANHATTAN SHIRTS 1{ Y 'W Peiin-llarrls 1 Hotel Uldg. OI'ICN EVENINGS . What \vc say it is—it IS t k Fifty Times Greater > ► Our business to- was our first year in / j > day is fifty times business. 4 k greater than it was And through all our first year in these twenty years * business twenty vve have stuck to I *" one motto, What T years ago. we say it is-it.IS." I It isn't our inten- We cannot im- T tion to tell you press upon you too these figures for the strongly the fact .1 > purpose of brag- that our entire busi- A ging about the ness policy is wrap- I 1 * amount of business ped up in this slo- A we do. gan. 1 We simply want That is one as- T a to show you that surance that what- A our policy'of treat- ever y° u bu y .here 1 J * ing the public in the must he satisfac- T 2> right way has been l ° r y to y° u * A. appreciated by our Do your Christ patrons to the ex- mas shopping now. 4. tent that our busi- Our complete 1 a ness today is fifty Christmas stot ks 4- times as great as it are ready. ' 4 "1 Fresh Baked Loaves Every Hour There's a fascination in seeing things made, especially— BREAD Remember how, when you were a little shaver, you used to "stick around" on baking day? And now you are equally interested as you linger in front of our bakery to watch those big golden-crusted loaves drawn from the oven. BREAD IS VOUR BEST FOOD Certainly you know that. And you will want to eat more and more of it when you get a whiff of the fragrant good ness that floats out to you from the home of PURITY BAKED FOOD No, we don't deliver. But you'll find it a pleasure to carry home a loaf or two of this tempting BREAD baked the Purity way—- right out in the sunlight and fresh air. Purity Bakery 204 No. Third St. FRIDAY EVENING, Waynesboro Will Give Banquet to Soldier Boys Waynesboro, Pa., Oct. 31.—A re ception and banquet are being plan ned by citizens under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., for the ex-service boys of this city and district, to be held here on Armistice Day. The War Chest Fund committee donated $250 towards the event. A promi nent speaker will be secured and the presentation of the Italian War Cross made to Harold Kumberger in the Arcade theater. This will be followed by the banquet at the Y. M. C. A. The War Chest commit tee also voted a donation of $250 lo Corporal Joe Stickell Post, No. 15, American Legion. The post held a benefit masque ball in the Arcade dance hall last evening for which 300 tickets were sold. The proceeds will go to a fund being raised to fit up a post headquarters. Real Estate Sales of Week in Duncannon | Diincatuion, Pa., Oct. 31.—The I sales of local real estate the past several months have beaten all local records. The following properties changed owners the past week: Charles F. Gelbaugh sold his prop erty in High street lo Lewis M. Smith, of this place; Mrs. Margaret Young, a property at the foot of Coovers Hill, along the Bloonifield road, to Gladys A. Ickes, of this place: Mrs. Ida M. Barringer, a property on Lincoln street to C. P. Sands, of Halifax, Pa.; A. It. White, of Rye township, has purchased the property of the late Moses Hess, sit uated in Market street. HOLD FAIR IN BARN Huntingdon, Pa., Oct. 31. —A unique agricultural exhibition is being held by the Huntingdon Coun ty Agricultural Society at Alexandria in the large barn on the Wolverton estate. It will continue three days under the management of County Farm Agent Clark. There are fine exhibits of stock and other farm products, while the schools have large exhibits. That of the McCon nellstown schools is especially cred itable. VICTIMS OF WAR ARE REMEMBERED Seven Who Fell in Battle Against Huns Not Forgot ten at Celebration Mclianteshurg, Pa., Oct. 31.—Al though the weather was threatening, the welcome heme- celebration for the soldiers held here yesterday, un der the direction of the Washington Fire Company, was a big success. The boys who made the supreme sac rifice were not forgotten. They were Alvin Meredith, killed in action; Elwood Beistlinc, killed in action; Philip Lucas, killed in ac tion; William McCreary, killed in action; H. M. Smycer, died of dis ease; John Conrad, died of disease; Kaymond Short, died of disease. The chief feature of the day was the parade, which was in two divi sions—the first led by the Singer Band and the second by the New Cumberland Band. A special at traction was the large float, made of green foiiage and liberall> dotted with huge yellow chrysanthemums and pretty girls in white, depleting peace, by the D. Wilcox Manufactur ing Company, which was followed by the employes in natty, white felt hats, each carrying a flag and weal ing a yellow chys.-ynthemum. There was a splendid showing of soldiers, sailors and members of the (}. A. JU. The women employed at the Snel balter Shirtwaist Factory v.oi o the plain blue shirtwaists the factoiy products, witJW white skirts an ] led neckties and rns.de a fine appearance. Very attractive also wer? th'e trucks of S. Harper Myers anil the old hose carriage of the Washington Fire Company. After the parade there was a splendid program in Franklin Hall. The dinner served by the Washington Fire Company was en joyed by a large number of soldiers and sailors. The closng feature of the day's eelebraton was f he dance in Frank lin Hall, with orchestra music, at tended by many young pecpla in masquerade costumes. DAUPHIN Dauphin, Oct. 31. —The masquer ade box social, held by the P. O. S. of A., on Thursday evening, in their hull, was a big success;— Peter Whiteman, of Portland, Ore., is spending the winter with his mother Mrs. Jessie Whiteman, Stoney Creek.—Mr. and Mrs. Mack Wil liams, and Miss Mae Williams, Har risburg, were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Williams. — Mr. and Mrs. Leek Feaser spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewalt, PenbrooU. —Miss Minnie Hawthore, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bertha Haw thore, left for her home in Sunbury. —Revival services were begun at Lewis' Evangelical Church, Lewis ville, Sunday evening. Rev. J. M. Shoop, the pastor in charge.—Miss Katherine Breekenridge, of Harris burg, was the guest of Miss Ethel Forney, on Tuesday evening and attended the masquerade party.— Mrs. J. D. Mehaffey, of Los Angeles, California, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. M. Poffenberger, left for Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailets and son, of Halifax, were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowman,, Speeceville.—Mrs. E. G. Fito left Wednesday for a few days visit in Philadelphia.—Mrs. Jane Sellers, of Enola, is the guest of Mrs. .Carrie Cauffman.—Dr. and Mrs. T. M. Poffenberger and daughter, Miss Mary, have closed their summer home and returned to their home in Harrisburg.—Mr. and Mrs. Austin Friders and daughters and Mrs. John Putt, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Putt, Sunday.— William Bell Gross, who has been spending several weeks in New Or leans, returned home Friday.—Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Stence, motored to Mexico, Sunday, and were the guests of Mrs. Taylor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Creimmell.—Mrs. Carrie Cauffman and granddaugh ters, Thelma and June, and Mrs. Jane Sellers, spent several days with Mrs. Meek, Clark's Valley. Seeks Police Protection From Husband of Few Days Cliamberslmrg, Pa., Oct. 31. A young woman rushed into police headquarters here last night and be tween sobs told Chief of Police By ers her husband had threatened to kill her. Investigation revealed that the husband was Martin Wagner, of this place, who, in spite of his teu tonic sounding name, is an Italian. She ran away from her home in New York and married Wagner last Thursday. Since that time they have been living here and the course of domestic life has not been smooth. Through officers a reconciliation was affected and the newly-married couple mutually agreed to resume partnership. DROPS DEAD IN* HOME Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 31. John Shindle, for many years conductor of Sunday afternoon religious serv ices at the Lancaster county jail, dropped dead in his home, No. 17 Coral street, yesterday afternoon. He was 81 years old. Little Lines From Nearby Klizabcthtown —Elizabethtown hat five men whose combined ages are 415 years. Dover Reuben Swartz, Dover's oldest citizen, celebrated his 94st birthday yesterday. llnllam After eleven years of service, Jacob R. Akel has resigned as rural mail carrier. Dallastown —The employes of the Reiser cigar factory have been granted an increase in wages. Stowui'tstown Mrs. Mary Mc- Cleary, of Norfolk, Va., died sud denly while visiting her niece, Mrs: William Hedrick, here. Hallam —This town is to have an other cigar factory, the Slickmeyer company having leased the factory owned by H. L. Crumbling. New Freedom—William Smith dis posed of the farm he purchased two years ago for $2,700 to Thomas Ar thur, a Virginian, for $5,800. Ellzabctlitown Isaac Hiester Lodge, No. 600, Free and Accepted Masons, Reading, conducted last Sunday's services at the Masonic home here. Elizabeth town —Ruth Shisler and Earl Kshelmnn each won $1.25 for guessing the nqmber of seeds in a pumpkin displayed by J. K. Freye nteyer here. There were 626 seeds in the Dumpkin. Their guess was 625. '• ' fiCICRRISBURG TELEGRAPH LAYMEN TO HELP SYNOD'S CLERGY \\ inchestcr, Va., Has Been Chosen as the Meeting n 1920 Hanover, Pa., Oct. 31.—Winches ter, Va., was chosen as the place for the 1920 sessions of the Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church by the organization in Trinity Church, this place. At u separate session of the lay men yesterday • morning an elders' , co-operative committee was formed, Ivi iiieh is !o relieve the ministers of some of the burden of commercial matters, to Jill vacant charges, look and adjust salaries. The committee is to meet each year at the same time and place of the synod sessions. It will be composed of two repre sentatives from each classis. The reports of the synod realign ment committee, the superintendent of the Central Pennsylvania Anti- Saloon League and the committee on education were made, the latter by the Rev. J. R. Bergy. He stated that I< ranklin and Marshall College (his year will have an excess over expense of $14,388.80, which will bo expended according to the recom mendations for the enlargement of the gymnasium, a new athletit field, a memorial to the men of the col lege who served in the war and the employment of an executive secre tary, for the president. He stated that the theological seminary at lan caster had received a bequest during the year of $lO,BOO. Masanutten College, at Woodstock. sVv reported, has been started with an original investment of $3,500. Ti 1 ® P lant , is now capitalized at $BO,OOO, with an enrollment of 151 students, Catawba College, Ca tawba, N. C., opened its term this year with 175 students. Hood Col lege, Frederick, Md„ has the largest enrollment in its history. Brodbeck Hall, at the latter college, will be completed next summer. The board of education, he said, has promised to aid -8 students for the ministry this year. Enola Jolly Club Sits Down to Banquet Enola p®.., Oct. 31.—The mem bers of the Enola Jolly Club held their regular meeting here on Tues day evening, followed by a banquet at which the following members wore present: G. H. Shnmbaugh, W. M. Shumberger, S. Eichelkuger, F C. Acley, A. L. Miller, E. McClune, C. Gut.shall, J. M. Jones, J. F. Barn hart, C. I. Brown, W S. Campbell F. Menke, E. C. Mehaffle, L. J. Ensor, Mark McComb, J. I. Benkey, R. C. Gutshall, T. J. Campbell h' P. Troup, H. Deekard. H. H. Clarke W. T. Lyons, H. W. Hoffman and D*. R. Mowery. The officers of the or ganization are: P. M. Miller, speaker: Charles Gutshall, assistant speaker; W. M. Shuberger, treasurer; L. J. Ensor, grand guard; F. Menke, master at arms, and H. P. Troup, director of music. Mother Receives Letter Telling of Soldier's Death Waynesboro, Pa., Oct. 31.—From far away Siberia, Mrs. Ida Sheffler, of this place, received a letter from Red Cross workers telling her of the circumstances surrounding the death of her son, Charles Peter Sheffler, which took place at Romanovka, September 19 of this year. The sol dier died of smallpox. The body was placed in a sealed I casket and sent under guard to I Vladivostok to be sent home. Store Closes Saturday At 6 P. M. A Style That Will Suit the Good Dresser Men's Double-Breasted Suits of Unfinished Worsted j. $45 $5O $55 THE man of the hour wants the smartest suit possible. These double-breasted models fill the bill. They are superbly tailored and silk trimmed. The unfinished worsted is of a very fine quality. These are the kind of suits that cost a great deal more in stores where tailoring is not considered so essential. But one of the first and foremost features of Schleisner clothing is tailoring. Men's Winter Suits and Overcoats $35 to $65 1 i ' 28-30-32 North Third Street V' jg s. . is f- im ii— i win liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiii mm liinimim'iiiii niiwnii iiiiiniiiimwiiiiii Enola United Brethren Give Pastor Reception Enola, Pa., Oct. 31.—0n Tuesday evening the members of the Enola United Brethren Church gave a re ception to their pastor and wife, the Rev. a*id Airs. J. Stewart Glen, re turned here by the conference which met recently at Hanover. The members of the congregation met at a home near the parsonage and came in a body, completely surprising the pastor and his wife. The evening was very enjoyably spent in singing and the playing of interesting games. The pastor made an address of appreciation and also gave a brief outline of the plans for the coming year. Refresh ments were served by members of the Sewing Circle. Numerous prac tical gifts of provisions, which were brought will cause the occasion long to be remembered. Little Folks Guests at Hallowe'en Party Mcohaiiicsburg. Pa., Oct. 31.—Lit tle Miss Gladys Uhrlch, daughter of "Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Uhrlch, was hostess at a Hallowe'en party on Wednesday evening at her home in West Alain street. The time passed pleasantly in games and amuse ments. The rooms were decorated in real Hallowe'en style. Refreshments were served to the young guests, among wh'om were: Isabel Ibach, Grace Eberly, Dorothy Taylor, Alabel Eckels, Dorothy Rhinehart, Irene Warters, Olivia Baum, Cath erine Wertz, Frances Tate, Winifred Smith, Josephine Alumper, Louise Minick and Gladys Uhrich. Hun Carbine Received After Delay of a Year Duiicnnnoii, Pa., Oct. 31.—Mailed in France more than a year ago by William Hart, a member of "-he United States Ambulance Corps, a German carbine was this week re ceived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lane S. Hart. Failing to arrive after having been missed for so long, his parents had long before give the relic up as lost. Hart returned from overseas, was discharged in June and came Lome. The incident of the missing carbine was considered and promptly for gotten until it reached the parents this week. Blue Bird Club Formed by Liverpool Women Liverpool, Pa., Oct. 31.—A Blue Bird Club has been organized among the ladies of Liverpool. Their first social was held this week at the home of Mrs. Davis Miller in Market Square. An organization was effect ed with the following officers: Presi dent, Mrs. S. W. Snyder; vice presi dent, Mrs. Clara Lutz; secretary, Mrs. Maurice Shuler; treasurer, Mrs. J. L. Erlenmeyer. Sure Relief tYT S Hot water Sure Relief RE LL-ANS WrOR INDIGESTION MAN WHO STEALS LIQUOR IS HELD State Police Believe They Have Caught Bootlegger Near Annville Aiiiivillc, Pa., Oct. 31.—With the arrest by the State police of Harry Risser, living near Annville, on the charge of stealing and dispoi.ing of whisky, the police authorities be lieve they have solved the "bcot legging ' going on in this locality lor a month or more. It is alleged Ris ser stole upwards of 75 quarts of li quor from a resident of Herthey, who already has identified several of the empty cases. It is said Risser admits the guilt. Some of the stolen whisky is held is evidence by Ser geant Oke Campbell, head of the Mate police in Lebanon county. The seal shows that is bonded whisky, more than 100 proof, and of the best brands known to the drinking fra ternity. Kisser will be given a hear ing before Alderman Miller to-mor row afternoon. Liverpool's Legion Post Has Chosen Its Officers Liverpool, I'a., Oct. 31.—American ' Legion Post, No. 293, of Liverpool held its first meeting on Wednesday evening at the .Sun office. The fol lowing officers were elected: Post commander. Dr. W. G. Bogar; his torian, Henry Phillips; chairman, Prof. Park Zollers; vice chairman, \\ iliiam Shumaker; secretary, Ld ward Freed; treasurer, Jr.siah Sweezy; chaplain, Harry Morrisf. sergeant at arms, William Murray. The post will meet the first and third Fridays of each month. Rev. Dr. Robert Bagnell to Speak at Marysville Mnrysville, Pa., Oct. 31.—For the third successive year the Marysvillc Ministerium has arranged for a scries of monthly mass meetings thioughout the winter. Prominent speakers will be present at each meeting. The first meeting is to be held next Sunday afternoon in Bethany Unite 1 Evangelical Church, when the Rev. Dr. Robert Bagnell, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, Harris burg, will be the speaker. BIBLE CLASS MEETS I.ykens, Pa., Oct. 31.—0n Tuesday day evening at Zion Lutheran church the members of the Men's Bible class held their monthly social and busi ness meeting. g ill til (^^^^^^^^^lillllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllll^ jj Store Closes Every Saturday At 6 P. M. M £B-30~32 North Third Street. H The Real Coat Weather Is Just Beginning— \ 1 I Our First | | Winter Coat Sale | Has Been Immensely Successful | This Week and Will Continue | | Over Saturday | We have selected from our regular lines several hundred fashionable coats for women and misses which we have marked at considerably less than regular prices in order to stimulate the = Coat Sale and at the same time afford our patrons an opportunity to purchase coats which are needed now at exceptional savings. CHZ z= Simply because these prices are special should not cause you to lose sight of the fact that all this merchandise is taken from > H our regular stock and each garment is fasionable and right up to the last word of the winter vogue. You cannot begin to really appreciate the true worth of this opportunity until you see the actual coats which we are offering in this sale. The materials are the most favored ones such as Silvertone, Tinseltone, Velour and Velour de Laine and the models are the much desired fur trimmed styles, as well as those which H are'tailored plain. We desire this sale to he construed in its true sense. It is an opportunity in merchandise of the highest order, hence we look forward to its being appreciated by the woman and miss who are seeking the most fashionable coats. 1 $35, $39.75, $45, $49.75, $55, I I . ' $59.75, $65 I BilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliMMlllllllM OCTOBER 31, 1919. Use Old License to Marry at Hagerstown Hagerstown. Md., Oct. 31. —Re- ! taining a marriage license they se cured here a year ago, when the father of the bride prevented them from getting married, Miss Virginia Moore, of Morgantown, W. Va., and Morgan Hinsbaugh, of Oakland, Aid., eloped here again yesterday and were married by the Rev. J. H, Webb. The father of the bride, a Methodist elder, objected to her mar riage on account of her ag