Harrisburg telegraph. (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, December 09, 1919, Page 2, Image 2
2 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS ARRESTED AS HE WAITS ON TRAIN Man Who Robs Hanover Store Taken Sitting on Loot at York Station York, Pa., Dec. 9. - Raymond Swartzbaugh, 24 years old, of the headquarters company, 50th Infan try, Camp Dix, was "To-rested on the charge of burglary at C. P. Uutt'm clothing store, Hanover, gotUng goods valued at *760. All the stolen goods, with the exception of a suit ho wore, were found in his trunk at the York railroad station, where he was nubbed as he was about to tako a train for Lancaster. Swartzbaugh was from Hanover, and went there Saturday night to rob the store. The police claim he confessed. He was in the store early in the evening for the purpose of getting the lay of the land, trying on several suits. He broke u win dow with the butt of his army revolver. He had *l6 when arrested and con fessed the whole affair. He admitted that lie was born and reared in Har.- over, where a brother resides. He also stated that his father conducts a hotel in Lancaster county. Some women's waists were among the clothing. He said he intended giving them to a nice girl who would appreciate good clothes. He also aald that if he had had the rovlover In his hands instead of in the trunk when the officers came upon him, there would huve been some shoot ing, as he had armed himself for Chief of Police Crabbs, of Hanover. Rutt, who lives here, swore out a warrant against Swartzbaugh before Alderman Jacob Stager, who com mitted the soldier to Jail to await hearing. Too Proud to Ask His Uncle For Money, Young Man Confesses Burglary Chambri stun g. Pa., Dec. 9.—When T. R. Mignault, a young man of Dor chester. Mass.. pleaded guilty in court here to breaking into a store and taking $5, tobacco and candy, he told Judge Gillan he was "broke" an'' was too proud to ask his uncle. Superintendent McLaughlin at the "White Pine Sanatorium, for money, he was allowed to go on promise of good behavior and was placed in charge of his uncle. Newlyweds at Lykens Give Friends Reception Pa.. Dec. 9.—On Satur day evening Mr. and Mrs. H. Victor Troutman. who were wedded on November 22, gave a reception to the friends who recently tendered them a miscellaneous shower. The function took place at the home of Mrs. Troutman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schreffier. The evening was spent in music and dancing, after which dinner was served to the following guests: Misses Bertha Hortey, Ethel Kaud erman, Carrie Lebo. Carrie Harman, Edna Grelner. Carrie Fetterhoff. Anna Koppenhaver. Margaret Dres sel; Messra Eugene Flynn. Thomas Schmick. George Kolvic of Lykens; Miss Irene Troutman. Mr. Glad stone Troutman. Earl Bond, George Adams and Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Troutman, all of Williamstown. Sends Woman's Slayer to Criminal Insane Asylum Sun bury. Pa., Dec. 9. —Acting on the finding of the commission in lunacy that Julius Padutti, Mt_ Gar ni el murderer, be declared insane. Judge Herbert W. Cummingson has issned a decree directing that he be sent to Fairview. Wayne county. The fact was brought out that he was not well balanced when he came to this country In 1905. His mother is still in Italy. When examined he said: "They were aftpr me all the time." He did not know who "they" were. Re garding the shooting of his aunt Mrs. John Marango. last June, he said: "It was my first duel." Will Spend Honeymoon on Hawaiian Islands Marietta. Pa.. Dec. 9.—A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bomberger in Manheim township when their daughter. Miss Laura E., became the bride of Captain L. W. S. M&ntell, of San Antonio. Texas. The ring cere mony was performed by the Rev. S. Bartholomew. They left on a trip to the Hawaiian Islands and before returning will toiir Japan. China and the Holy LarfjJ. They will be absent about two years, after which they will reside in Texas. Wounded Eagle Attacks Hunter Near Jersey Shore Lock Haven. Pa., Dec. 9.—While bunting in the vicinity of Tom's Run, near Jersey Shore, John Rhine hart of that place, shot a bald eagle which had swooped down upon a barnyard and was carrying off two large chickens. Wounded, the eaglo attacked Rhlnehart, who finally clubbed it to death with a bar of iron. The eagle measured six feet, •line inches from tip to tip of wings. There's something really - fascinating about the nut like flavor of Grape=Nuts The and nutrition gleaned from this wheat and malted barley food make it a most sensible breakfast cereal, while its low cost adds true economy. TUESDAY EVENING, - KAUFFMAN FOUND GUILTY BY JURY Harrisburg Man Testifies as to Mental Condition of His Brother on Triul JlngvrsUnviii Md., Dec. 9.—-Murder In the (Irst degree without capital punishment was the verdict of the jury In the case of Uuorge M. KuutT man, slayer of Mrs. Nettie Hose, tried before Judge Wifguman yester day. The trial was devoid of sen sationalism. Attorneys Wugiiman end Long, for the defense, stated to the jury that Kuuffman tenaciously held to the belief that he hud done right In killing Mrs. Huire. but that Insanity was common on both sides of the man's family, and It wus the belief of counsel that Knlifftuan Was a victim of this heredity. A brother and the mother of Oeorgo KuutTmaii were the only wit nesses called for the defense. Their testimony sustained the plea of coun sel. State's Attorney Kaylor ussented to tile verdict of first degree murder without capital punishment. The jury was out about ten minutes. James Kuuffman, of Hurrltiburg. a brother of the slayer, tosttfled thßt he had been visited by Oeonfe Kauff man lust-August and that hla brother Wrought with htm his wife and her two Bisters. He said hl brothey ap peared unbalanced und had changed greatly from the brother he had always known; that he was morose and seemed badly worried; that he was hard to get In conversation and when he did talk he became easily excited and gestured a great deal. After he had left, the brother the family alt discussed the matter. He said there had been insanity in the family on both sides. Enola Methodists Loyal to Church Orphan Home Enola, Pa., Dec. 9.—The members of the Methodist church here have been active for the past month In assisting the Board of Trustees of the New Orphanage at Mechantcs burg to furnish the new home which was formally opened on Thanks giving day. The following contribu tions have been made by tho various departments of the church: Ladles Aid society, a bed at a cost of $76; Junior Epworth League, a table and rocker, valued at $10; Ep worth League, a table and rocker, valued at $10; The Ruth and Naomi Sunday School class, table valued at $5: the Qolden Rule Sunday School class, rugs valued at $5.25; the pri mary department, a rocker 'and pictures valued at $7.60; Mrs. H. R. McNally's Sunday School class, pic tures valued at $3; groceries, vege tables, flour and fruits, valued at $25, a total of $141.25 donated by the Church. Asks SII,OOO For Injury to Son's Little Finger Nunbury. Pa.. Deo. 9.—Placing a value of SII,OOO on a little finger, Idies Davies, of Shamoktn, has brought suit for that sum against J. J. Martini, in the court here, the injury having been sustained by his son, Arthur Ely Davies, axed 15 years. The boy cut -the linger in a chop ping machine, and the father says the injury has blighted a promising career as a violinist, as the boy can no longer use the Injured member. He asks SI,OOO for himself and $lO,- 000 for the boy. Farmer Raises Record Yield of Corn on 27 Acres Marietta. Dec. 9.—A remarkable yield of corn has been made on the farm of Samuel H. Tressler. a far mer of East Donegal Township. It is believed the record cannot be ex celled. On 27 acres the yield of corn amounted to 5.550 bushels. The ears are all of good size and well filled. As a shock of corn generally contains nine bushels, the average was 11 bushels to the acre. The old est farmers say they never heard of so large a yield. Land Near Marietta Is Sold at $219 Per Acre Marietta, Dee. 9.—When the Mar tin Meek estate was sold at public sale there were scores of bidders. The land, brought $219 per acre, the highest price ever paid in West Lampeter township. There are 115 acres in the tract. Another sale of the Maria GrofT estate, with improve ments. aggregated over SIO,OOO. E. G. Wenger was the purchasers of both properties. Farmer Who Hurries at Task Is Found Dead Marietta, Dec. 9.—Daniel Weir, 70 years old a farmer of Round town. was found dead in his barn shortly after feeding bis cattle. When snow began to fall he hurried to fin ish work in a field and it is believed this overwork brought on a stroke. He had seldom been sick during his life. He leaves a widow and several children and grandchildren. REHEARSING FOR CHRISTMAS Enola, Pa., Dec. 9.—The members of the various Bunday Schools here are rehearsing for their annual Christmas entertainments. YOUNG WIFE HAS BEEN SUMMONED Mrs. Pearl E. Clouser Passes Away Sunday Night at Mont Alto Carlisle, Pa.. Dec. #. —Mrs. Pearl 13. Cloußer, wife of Benjamin F. Clouser, of 126 West North street, this place, died on Sunduy night at 11.30 o'clock at the Mont Alto Suna tarlum. She was aged 24 years. Her mulden name wus Pearl Mozlngo, u daughter of Mrs. Barbara Moslngo, of Shlppensburg. Mrs. Clouser had been ill for a number of months and about six weeks ago was taken to Mont Alto In the hopo that change of climate would bring abqut her recovery. Be sides lier husband, she is survived by three small children, Crawford Carlton, Clara Catherine und Cyn thia Marie, the lust named a babe in arms. Mrs. Clouser was a member of the Shlppensburg Methodist Church and a good woman. She be came the wife of Benjamin F. Clou -1 ser at New Blootnfleld about five years ago, the marriage being solemnized by the Rev. J. W. Weeter. Iler husband has been employed In the composing room of The Har risburg Telegraph. Two Barns Destroyed When Gasoline Explodes East Prospect, Doc. o.—-The barns of Dr. N. Allen OvermlUer and Charles Myers, East Prospect, were destroyod by Are by the explosion of a bottle of gasoline In an auto mobile whloh was being repaired by the light of n lantern in the Overmlller barn. The bottle was under the seat. The car was ablaze In a few seconds and the flames rapidly spread to the hay and straw. Five tons of straw, several tons of hay, sleighs and other ve hicles In the buildings were burned. The loss will aggregate 12,500, partially covered by Insurance. School Board Elects Officers For Coming Year New Cumberland, Pa., Dec. 9.—■ At a moetlng of the Lower Allen township school hoard in the Elk wood building, these officers were elected for the year: President, Cal vin Stoner; vice president, A, P. Fortenbaugh; secretary, C. M. Prow eli; treasurer, John Watts. The school board expects to erect a new building at the corner of Six teenth street and Simpson Ferry Road. The president appointed C. M. Prowell and John Watts a com mittee to secure plans from the State to submit to the board at its next meeting. Architects to Appear Before School Board Camp Hill, Pa., Dec. B.—The first step towards the erection of four additional rooms to the present school building will be taken at the meeting of the school board next month. Several architects are to be present at the meeting and one will be selected to draw plans. At a meeting of the board Dr. W. F. Kendall was re-elected president and Emory C. Nell vice president. Emory C. Nell and H. W. Zook took their seats as directors. Christmas Checks Are Mailed to the Thrifty New Cumberland, Pa.. Dec. 9. Checks aggregating $23,000 were mailed to 800 members of the Christmas Saving club of the New Cumberland National Bank. The amount of money saved during the year was about the same as that of previous clubf, officials of the In stiutlon said. The new club will date from Monday", December 15. GET TWO LARGE BUCKS Enola. Pa., Dec. 9.—C. R. Rockey, R. W. Welker, Mrs. C. R. Rockey, Samuel G. lieppman and H. Parmer have returned from a week's hunt ing trip to the South Mountain where they succeeded in killing two large bucks. Little Lines From Nearby Lovvistown —Stock to the amount of $18,900 was bought in this town's housing project when reports closed for the day yesterday. Huntingdon—Thirty-three con stables elected last month took the oath of office in open court here yes terday. Lewistown —Hunters who return ed from camp In this section report 100 deer slain In this region during the first week of the season. Waynesboro Eleven-year-old Pauline Powell gave a piano recital here of compositions of Bach, Beet hoven and Tschaikowsky. Lewistown —Mrs. William T. Mitchell, one of Lewistown's best women and known by many as "Aunt Jennie," is dead here. Waynesboro—A committee of fourteen young women started the Christmas seal sale drive here this forenoon. Altoona—John B. Riddle was elected warden of the Blair county prison yesterday, a position he has tilled since January 1, 1910. Hagerstowu The Chesapeake and Ohio canal is being drained preparatory to closing the waterway for the winter. Lewistown Fourteen-year-old Calvin Pennington, of McVeytoWtt, shot a spike buck when he sighted one that hunters warned him against firing at, believing the animal to be a doe. Hngcrstown—Lloyd A. Cost, aged 24 years and a son of H. A. Cost of this city, was killed Sunday even big in a motorcycle accident in Washington, D. C. GreencnsUe—Friends here have received word of the serious illness at Staunton. Va., of the Rev. T. O. Keister, a former Lutheran pastor of this place. Waynesboro—Bedfast for two years, Christian Bechtei, a Civil War veteran, died here at the age of 85 years and was buried this afternoon In Cedar Hill cemetery, Greencastle. _ Huntingdon Marshall H. Simp son and Pete M. Kuhsfeos were sen tenced to the reformatory at this place after pleading guilty to steal ing the automobile of Dr. McClaln at Mount Union. \\ v.yneslioro—Word was received here yesterday that Norman Buhr man, who has been In the overseas service for sixteen months, had landed in New York and soon would be home. HAIUUSBDHO 0&4 M& TELEGRAPH . Huntingdon Physician to Wed Greensburg Girl Huntingdon, Pa., Dec, 9.—The en gagement of Miss Elisabeth Zali nlser, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank R, Zuhnlser,' of Qreonsburg, to Dr. Charles R. Relners, of Hunt ingdon, has been announced. Dr. Relners practiced for two years In Greensburg and durlng-tho war was a captain of tho medical corps of the 6th Division regulars and was on the headquarters staff. Miss Zah echooWor ;Irls aUKI " Birn "^am Store NOT Open Any Evening Before Christmas We Will Continue Tomorrow the Choice of the House Sale of our entire stock of Women's arid Misses' Suits I Off l Suits formerly $35.00--Sale Price $23.34 Suits formerly slo.oo—Sale Price $26.67 Suits formerly $45.00--Sale Price $30.00 Suits formerly $50.00--Sale Price $33.34 Suits formerly $55.00--Sale Price $36.67 Suits formerly $60.00--Sale Price $40.00 Suits formerly $69.75~5a1e Price $46.50 Extraordinary Holiday Sale of Women's Hosiery $1.50 Fiber Silk Hosiery, a Pair, $1.39 CThree Pairs, Special For $3,951 This lot comprises the very finest quality fiber silk fashioned hose in Beige, pink, steel, tan, black and pearl. Pure Silk Stockings Value $2.50 Pure thread silk full fashioned, black only, lisle soles and tops. . Sale dJO OQ Price SPECIAL WASHABLE SATIN CAMISOLES, lace trimmed, formerly priced $1.50. 01 Q/T Special at .. 1 SPECIAL KAYSER'S SILK VESTS that are regu larly $3.95 are marked special $3.29 ) i SPECIAL SILK 'TAFFETA PETTICOATS,' plain and Vlounc- /j C ed. Special • . METHODS* MINISTER II.E AJtooua, Pa., Dec. 9. The Rev. Alexander Lamberson, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Juniata, who has been 111 for several weeks, Is in a very serious condition and yesterday was taken from the pas toral residence to the Altoona hos pital, suffering from a complication of diseases. The Rev. Mr. Lamber son Is one of the best known of the local Methodist clergymen. Ho for merly was pastor of the Fifth Ave nue Church in this city, going from here to Sunbury. X few years later he was transferred to Juniata, where he has been located for four or live i years. ' (Other State News oil Page II) tu> £8*30*32 North Third Street We Cheerfully Cash All Christmas Club Checks Here 10 Per Cent. Reduction On All Fur Coats, Fur Scarfs and Neck Pieces Those who take advantage of this opportunity will find it one of the most unusual opportunities to purchase furs this year. Every Fur Coat, Fur Scarf and Fur Neckpiece in our assortments is selected quality and the finest to be had. The following furs are represented: Hudson Seal, Marmot, CDyed MuskraO Fox, Wolf, Nutria, Skunk, Muskrat Two Extraordinary Holiday Values in Blouses Crepe de Chine Georgette Blouses at Blouses $8.75 $5.49 * Square neck models, briar stitching; flesh and white. Very unusual and most accept able. GET LICENSES TO WED I Hngorstowii, Md., Dec. 9.'—Li- : censes were Issued here to the fol- J lowing Pennsylvania couples: How-: ard D. Kephart and Retta S. Sex- • ton, Burnham, Pa.; Earl D. Brown, j Maddensville, Pa., and Mary .O. , Rheam, Newton Hamilton, Pa.; El-! wqod E. Kopner and Charlotte i Dressier, Mlllersluirg. Pa. MANHATTAN SHIRTS FOKIM IVnu-Harris ■ t/itn i c?, Hotel Itlilg. OPEN KVICMNGX V 1 V® A *1 IHWP ■i'S'Kffl ON ACCOUNT of the inclement weather we have decided to continue our Choice of the House Sale over tomorrow. This will give those who have not had an opportunity up to this time to attend, to do so tomorrow. 1 We want to impress upon you as forcefully as possible that not a suit in our entire stock is reserved—every one is put into this one-third off sale. Another important thing for you to know is that a reduction of one third from our regular price is in fact a great deal larger reduction than the price indicates because we price our garments very moderately in the first place. You have a long season ahead of you during which to wear your suit, therefore, this is a wonderful opportunity for you. The assortment in cludes all the new and fashionable models, materials, colors and all sizes. Pure Silk Stockings Value $2.50 Full fashioned pure thread silk in several fashionable shades of gray, a wonderful opportunity. Sale dji QQ ' Price DECEMBER 9. 1919, Suits formerly $79.50--Sale Price $ 53.00 Suits formerly $85.00--Sale Price $ 56.67 Suits formerly sllo.oo—Sale Price $ 73.34 Suits formerly $125.00--Sale Price $ 83.34 Suits formerly $195.00--Sale Price 30.00 Suits formerly $250.00--Sale Price $166.67 Suits formerly $35Q.00--Sale Price $233.34 Many stunning models in flesh, white, maize and gray. A charming gift at a small price. RFJ.L 125 . DAY AND DIAD 401* JIGHT SCHOOL Open Now Enter Any Time Tnro separate Mailt Schoolm The Oae Monu>r> Wfdncilii)'i Friday—The Other Tueaduy, Thursday Mlit. Beckley's Business College (Opposite Senate Hotel) 12t MAUKKT STREET CHARLES 11. IIECKI.EY, Principal Pure Silk Stockings Value $3.75 Full fashioned pure thread silk embroidered clox, lisle top and sole, brown, navy, black. Sale (PQ pTA Price SPECIAL _ PHILIPPINE HAND EMBROID ERED 'Night Gowns, Gowns, regular price $2.95. C 9 7C Special at.. U SPECIAL KAYSER'S EN VELOPE CHEMISE, Italian silk, regular price $5.00. fiQ Special at.. KAYSER'S UNION SUITS, Italian silk top, flesh and white, regu larly $3.95. A C Special Store Closes Saturdays Regularly At 6P.M.