Witmer, Bair & Witmer j Witmer, Bair & Witmer Phenomenal Quick Sale Prices for This ' Co-operative Fare Refunding Week Bargains all over the store —The most wonderful kind >ftre have placed on 4 large round racks through the center of the store. Full Back No. I—DRESSES FOR STREET am) Style No. 4—Rich Sand ami Putty-colored Wor afternoon wear —many arc reduced othere less umbo Coverts SUITS—New York's latest fad and than x k- Phenomenal d* "J 7C tO AA on t ' le K ool ' kind and high-grade styles. If you ■ quick sale prices are. •J & priced them this week $35.00 and $45.00. Phe - :r"!,r k . $29.75 and $35.00 * Full Rack No. 2—COATS of all kinds—all re- . , . , . duced. Phenomenal rA CIC 00 v»iiriStm3.S suggestions t licit SF6 3.1- j quick sale prices are W.uU 4) 13.UU ways acceptable and expected. Silk Petticoats, $1.95 to $5.00 I ! Full Rack No. :J—COATS, navy, black, etc., all «™ — _______ ■ reduced. Phenomenal il7 sto 1s OO . I quick sale prices are «PO./ O «P 1 J.W ; Full Rack No. 4—SUITS, inanv reduced to %, aßking prices ' Phpnorncnal Waists, Silk, Lace, etc., 95c to $7.50 SIO.OO, $12.50 & $15.00 - ———"———— House Dresses, sl, $1.25, $1.50, $1.65 The roost unusual feature of this Co-operative Fare refunding Sale is— —— New Spring Model Suits .. SPECIAL About 5 Marabout and Ostrich Sets ?, made up of ° abaradine ' —511.50 to $20.00. Phenomenal quick Broadcloth and Coverts, Skinner's satm lined and in- , r,rirp<s 00 fltlH *7 rPr <?Pt terlincd for the cold months sure to come, at a SPE- Sale prices, «pO.UU allQ «pi.OU pSF S6u. CIAL REDUCED PRICE, and yet refund your fare. ——• Style No. I—SUITS—Navy, Brown and Black . . . * Evening Coats Gabardine; $29.75. Phenomenal Light blue and pink—silk lined and interlined— quick sale price - B,i ß ht, y soi,ed Ht cuffs an(i collar. <£9 CA Phenomenal quick sale price, •PX'.iJv/ G-reen and Brown; $29.75. Phenom- eTm I I Hundreds of other Coats and Suits I | enai quick sale price «pZi).UU at recently purchased prices on sale. WITMER, BAIR & WITMER, 202 s S UT ■w niwii—ii mi -i PERSONAL AND SOCIETY FOLK WILL PLY NEEDLES FOR CHARITIES Plans of the Harrisburg Home and War Relief Committee Are Made in Meet ing at Mrs. Olmsted's Home—Har ris »urg Club Holds Annual Dinner Despite the fact that this will be a very busy winter socially, Harrisburgers expect to find time to do a great deal I of work toward gathering funds for the sufferers in war-stricken Europe and to aid the poor of this city as well. At a joint session of the Emergency Aid Committee of Harrisburg, and of the Rotary Club C-ommittee held yester day afternoon at the home of 'Mrs. Mar tin E. Olmsted, 105 North Front street, it was decided, in order to designate the purpose of organization, to change the name of the former committee to the Harrisburg Home and War Belief Com mittee, w'hich will work in co-operation with the similar one in Philadelphia. Quite a number of people interested in this work attended the meeting and all seemed eager to do their share in furthering this splendid movement. Mrs. Herbert Clark, of Philadelphia, formerly Miss Elizabeth Bent, of this • ity, has lent her home at 7 North Front street, to the committee to be used as a headquarters during the win ter. Tin l committee announced that it is thought that by next week the work to be given to sewing clubs and em broidery rlii'bs will lie ready for distri bution. Executive Board Selected An executive board of nine members was appointed as follows: Warwick M. (Vgelsbv, Edwin S. Herman, John Fox Weiss, Carl B. Ely, W. O. Hiekok 3d, Miss Anne Mci'ormick, Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted, Mrs. Krancid .1. llall and Mrs. .Lyman D. Gilbert. Committees were appointed as fol lows: Red Cross Division—'Miss Anne M«- Cormiek, chairman; .Mrs. Carl B. Ely, vice chairman. •Su;<plv—Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted, chairman: Mrs. Mercer B. Tate, vice chairman. Home Relief—'Mrs. Francis J. Ball, chairman; Miss Marv Emily Reilv, vice chairman. Foreign Relief—Mrs. Lyman D. Gil bert, chairman; Mrs. Philip T. Mere dith, vice chairman. The chairman and vice chairman of these committees will appoint other mem'bers of their respective bodies in several days. The executive body of (f Established 1850 Co Ro BOAS Jeweller and Silversmith Wc are always glad to havo you come into our store and look around, whether or not you intend to purchase. At this time a visit to us would be especially profitable. When you come in we will take pleasure in suggesting to you gifts for those persons who "have everything." 214=216 Market Street five was empowered to appoint as many committees as found necessary. The j members of the advisory board will be j announced later. Harrisburg Club Annual Banquet At the Harrisburg Club's twenty ninth annual banqu.jt, held last night in its assembly rooms, three members of the board of governors were»elected. They are Morris E. Finney, W. M. I Ogelsby and Neal E. Salsich. About a ; hundred members of the organization j were present. j American flags and oanners consti ; tuted the decorations of the room. The music was furnished by Burris' orches tra. Cartoons of memlbers of the club were thrown on a screen. Those present were: W. R. Batt. C. j H. Bagenstose, C. H. Bergner, C. Reese Boas. E. G. Brady, John T. Brady, B. F. ' Burns, A. A. dark, R. G. Cox, J. ,T. I Conklin, J W. Cowden; J. F. Culp, M. jA. Cumbler, R. P. M. Davis. E. F. 1 Doehne. D. L. Diehl. W. W. Davis, J. P. ' Dohoney, J. A. Donaldson. W. M. Don aldson. D. M. Dull, E. F. Dun lap. F. M. Eastman, J. R. Fletchei, M. E. Finnev, i S. 1). Foster. J. F. Dapp, O. L. Gagg, j R. L. Gillespie, J R. Guyer, R. G. Golds borough. W. L. Gorgas, 1,. K. Graver, i H. S. Gross, Henderson Gilihert, C. F. i Hill, Galen Hain. William Hain, F. J. i Hall, William Hargest, William Hen j derson, J. A. 'Herman, W. T. Hildrup, !J. F. Hoak, John Boft'er, Forrest Hunter. 1.. A. .Tohnson, Paul Johnston, C. M. j Kaltwasser, H. A. Kelker, C H. Lloyd, j -I. P. McCulloch, S. W. McCulloeh, Les ley McCreath. Robert MeCreath, W. P. j Maguire, P. T. Meredith, J. B. Mesereau, C. 11. Mann. Thomas P. McCubbin. C. A. Miller. .T. J. Moffitt, Thomas IJ. Montgomery, W. L. Montgomerv, B. M. Nead, R. C. Neal, Jr., W. H. Nell, W. G. Oglesbv, John Oenslager, ,T. M. Pe [ ters, M. H. Plank, W. S. Ray, C. S. Rebuck, George W. Reily, J. W. Reilv, i R. W. Rutherlord, W. 8. Rutherford, IN. E. Salsch, . T . L. Shearer, Jr. | P. A. Smith, B. F. Smith. H. M. Mine, C. C. Stroh.'B. W. Stubbs, J. R. Swartz, T. J. Sweeney, A. M. Sides, S. N. Traver, D. E. Traeey, B. L. Weaver, , M. A. Stroup, L. A. W. Shoaff, F. E. Zicgler, W. S. Seibert L. H. /little, j James Brady, John E. Fox, F. W. Fleitz, G. A. Lockett. Ralph J. Baker, ! R. P. Bliss, N. R. Buller, N. D. Gray, j W. H. White and J. W. Warren. Lichty-Weise Wedding Marietta, Dec. B.—Miss Ida Weise j and David N. Lichtv, of Coatesvillc, i were married yesterday by the Rev. ' | William S. Rehrer, at the parsonage of ■ ; the Terre Hill United Evangelical ; church. They were unattended and j the ring ceremony was used. HARRISBURG STAR-INDEPENDENT, TUESDAY FVENTNO. DKPFMPFT? 8. 1914. SUNSHINE SOCIETY MEETING Important Business Transacted at Ses sion Yesterday—Plans Made for Christinas. Work The regular monthly meeting of the Roberta bisbrow-Lloyd Sunshine So ciety was held yesterday afternoon iu the \oung Men's Christian Associa tion building. Reports concerning the work done during the jiisl month were read, showing that shoos had beeu sent to tubercular children at Mont Alto, milk and eggs given to sick children in the city, and many articles for the comfort of invalids provided. One mem ber reported that a class of young ladies of the Market Square Presbyterian church had asked for the name of a poor family, to whom they might give a Christmas dinner. The name, with ad dress, of a worthy family was fur nished. Plans for the dispensing of the cus tomary ('hristmas benevolence were then dii'aissed. Many suggestions were made for an improvement of the work this year, but it was finally decided to hold a speciaJ meeting next Monday at 3 o clock at which time a plan, some what different from thai of previous years, will be adopted. In the meantime members will visit many |K»or families and ascertain their needs. Members who can assist in t'his work may re.eive any time after Wednesday of "this week names and addresses with instructions from Miss Matilda Blester, 1100 North front street. Reports will then be made at the special meeting on Mon day. It i-i hoped that many will re spond to this tall an I assist the society in doing even better benevolent work than ever before. Requests have been made for blank ets and comforts. Members and tiieir friends are urged to donate such ar ticles, old or new, and they should be sent to Miss Mary Miller, 1109 Green street. Owing to the fact that the Christmas ! work will be thoroughly outlined at t'he ! special meeting next" Monday, it is [ hoped tliait there will be a large" attend ance. j STEWAUT-GOETZ WKIHHXU Married at Baltimore Wednesday, De cember 2, by the Rev. Dr. Sullivan away last Wednesday with- I out telling any one, not even iter sis j ter, Mrs. Charles Wilsou (iaff, UOB i North Kighteenth street, with whom she j resided, Miss Macgaret Viola Uoetz anil Bar tram North Stewart, of Passaic, j-V went to Baltimore, Md., where j they were married at the Lutheran par sonage by the Rev. Dr. Sullivan, the j pastor. j Mr. and Mrs. Stewart left iramedi ! ately after the ceremony for a wedding , trip through the South and on their re ! turn will reside in Passaic, N. J. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Wedding of Margorie Fackler and Thomas Black, a Summer Event At a luncheon this afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Parkier, 1626 Mar , ket street, announced the engagement of their daughter, Margorie, to Thomas C. Blark, son of Mr. and Mrs. John i , The wedding will be MI early summer I event. I Dinner for Bride-elect Mrs. F. Pinklestein, 1322 North | Sixth street, has issued cards for a din j ner, to be followed by cards, at her | home Thursday evening in compliment !to Miss Pauline Brenner, a popular j bride-elect. j Miss Byerly's Engagement Announced Uphrata, Dei'. B.—At a dinner given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Leed, the engagement of Miss Bessie Byerly to Harry C. L»eese, of Potts ville, was announced. The wedding will occur in the near future. News of Persons Who Come and Go Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garfield Smith have returned from their wedding trip and liax* taken up their residence at 2240 North Secoud street. The Smith- Kniselv wedding was an event of Thanksgiving Pay. Mrs. William Baird McCaleb and son, Baird, 27 North Front street, left this morning for a stay in Atlantic City. Mrs. 9. O. Reed has returned to her home in Sunbury, after spending a few days with her daughter. Mrs. William B. McCaleb, 27 North Front street. Miss Bessie Pager, 1212 North tSev'ond sweet, is convalescent after several weeks' illness. Mrs. H. O. Hubler, 266 Peffer street, is visiting friends in Philadel phia. Vrs. William Movverv, of Penn street, is spending some time with rel atives in Philadelphia. Mists .Marv Wilhelm, 170G Green street, returned from Philadelphia. Mr. ami Mrs. William Shell, 1456 Vernon 9treet, returned from Freder icksburg, Pa. Mrs. Charles Monroe, Peffer street, returned from a visit to Philadelphia. MT. and Mrs. A. B. Rubrigh( and children, have goaie to their home, at Tunkhanuoek, after a visit with Mrs. KubrigM's parents, Mr. and Mrs. lid win Fischier, 1207 Swatara street. Mrs. Joseph Nachman, North Second street, is the guest of relatives in Bal timore. William Henderson, North Second street, is home from Philadelphia. E. Pierce Shope returned to Dick inson College, after spending the week end with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. S'hope, 610 North Third street. Miss Sara Barbanell, of Lancaster, returned after spending a week with the Misses Gross, of Walnut street. Miss Sarah Coover, of Mechanics burg, is the guest of friends at Lan caster. William Worcester, 1914 Green street, is spending a few days in New York. .lohn Sta.pf,' 23 Sout'h Third street, is home from t'oa.ldale. Charles King returned to Altoona, after being the guest of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. John Whisler, 322 South Thirteenth street. Garlysle Orr returned to Gettysburg College after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Appleby, 1810 Mul berry street. Mr. and Mrs. J. ft. Bartley, 1305 Market street, returned from a visit with friends in New York. Miss Hannah Smuckler, of Gettys burg, is the guest of Miss Anne Gar onzik, 314 ( alder street. Ross 0. Brine, 137 Paxton street, returned after spending some time at CojiUlale. Miss Grace Stones, of Higlispire, re turned from a visit to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Meeteh, 1620 North Second street, will leave this week to upend the winter in Florida. Mrs. C. E. Oroce, 414 Harris street, is spending the week at Xew Freedom. Gordon Snyder, North Third street, left yesterday for several days stav in New Yort Mrs. Emma Grove, of Columbia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hiram Sheuk, 1171 Hamilton street. Mrs. Charles Lenta and son, Warren, of Endcrs, Pa., are guests of the for mer's sisters, Mrs. Walter Emlers, 1734 Walnut street, and Mrs. Ray t'ordes, 522 North Sixteenth street. Mrs. Katherine Martin, of Worm ley s:i:;rg, wiio has been the guest of relatives at White Plains, N. Y., re turned home. William Kennedy, of Philadelphia, spent t'he week-end with his parents, •Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy, 356 South Thirteenth street. Miss Helen Smith, of Newport, is the gue?t of her sister. Mrs. Bruee Min gle. 17 South Third street. Miss Eunice Ing'ham, of Ijock Ifa ven, is the guest' of Miss Emily Cum in ings, 22fi ('res.'en't street. Emorv Lutz returneJ to York after a visit with his mother, Mrs. W. B. Cun ning'ham, 310 Hummel street. Miss Xaucy Canan. formerly organ ist. at Covenant Presbyterian church, has resigned to accept a position with the Second Reformed church, this city. Kdward Dennis returned to Richmond, Va., after a visit with his mother, IMTS. Annie Dennis, 222 Kelker street. Mr. anil Mrs. William Henderson, 200 5 Green street, are uome from Phil adelphia. Anna V.vde. I~io4 Walnut street, \ M He'll Like our new Christmas Cravats. And there's a reason! You know we show more VARIETY than any mere "de partment." Recently we wrote for another fresh supply, and we secured real new silks, mostly advance Spring numbers BOc to *5.00 Shirts 91.U0 to #7.30 Pajamas *I.OO to s!>.oo Gloves tUt.OO to $3.00 Auto Gloves 91.R0 to «.~>.oo Bath Robes 910.00 dollar Bags 30c to 1&2.50 Collar Boxes $2.00 to JfMI.OO 3ilk Hose ROc to SS.OO Suspenders 50- to 91 ~V> Dress Mufflers fI.OO to SIO.OO BOTH FATHER AND THE BOYS will stamp their presents aa O. K. if they come from FORRY'SSi > i is home from Philadelphia, where she was tlhe guest of relatives. Miss Brown returned to Columbus, Ohio, after a visit with Mrs. W. C. Zeiders, 40 ,North Thirteenth street. Mrs. Dallas Wolf, 14116 Berryhill street, returned from Philadel'[ !hia. E. C. Draw'baug'h, a representative of the'Harriaburg Gas Compa/ny, return ed from 'Minneapolis where he*attended tihe tenth annual convention of the Na tional Commercial Gas Association. Dr. R. L. Perkins, 2001 North Sec ond street, returned from a t.w 0 weeks' hunting trip in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bartley, 1305 Market street, are home from New York. Miss 'Marie Bowers, of iMiddletown, is the guest of her father, J. Bowers, 154 0 Derry street. Mrs. William Traxler and daughter, Miss Feme Traxler, 315 Burchfield street, are home from Mt. Holly. Mrs. Edward tfoshorn, 1315 Vernou street, returned from Baltimore. Miss Dora Meiffe, of Ijancaster, is the guest of Mrs. -8. C. Becker, lil2 Regina street. Musser-Ament Wedding Rohrerstowo, „Dec. B.—Miss Kath ryn A. Anient, of this plac'e, and Chris tian F. H. Musser, of near Mountville, were married yesterdav by the Rev. Abram B. Herr, at the parsonage of the United Brethren church. New Dan ville. The couple was unattended and the ring ceremony was used. A recep tion followed. Married at Bainbridge Bainbridge, Dec. 8. —Miss Mary Tschudy, of this place, and Hiram binder, o<t Mizabethtown, were mar rieil yesterday at the parsonage, of the St. Paul's United Brethren church, the ]>astor, the Rev. L. N. Seldom ridge, of ficiating. Tfiey were unattended. A reception followed at the home of the bride. Announ-e Birth of a Son Dr. and Mis. H. Hcrshey Farnsler, 1835 Market street, announce the birth of a son, Saturday, December 5. Issues Cards for a Tea Mrs. Augustine S. Wiest, 237 Kcl lter street, has issued cards for a tea at her hone, Saturday, December 12 from 4 to 6 o'clock. Entertained at Cards Miss Esther Elizabeth Smith enter tained at cards at her home Saturday* afternoon in celebration of her birthday anniversary. Prizes were won by Miss Mabel Edwards and Miss Georgine Klineline. After the games a buffet luncheon was serve'! to the following guests: Miss .less Kolle>, Miss I.ou Boatb, Miss Bess Bcistline, of Carlisle; Miss Vera Van Horn, Miss Georgine Klineline, 'Miss Mabel Edwards, Mrs. Charles I-' Andrews and Miss Esther Smith. Men's Bible Class Met The Men's Bible class of Riverside M. E. Sunday school met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Soger Mailer last evening. After a short business ses sion plans for „ membership campaign were made. Music by the class quartet B""~" SPECIAL! QQ, FOR WEDNESDAY ONLY, This Medicine Cabinet is well made and finished in f \ white enamel, has a mirror in the door and a lock, the CFNT C interior is divided off with shelves. The Cabinet is fNUrNIi) oE/fN 1 fourteen Inches wide and eighteen inches high over all. Q p OR. PHONE It is a good two dollar value, but we bought a quan- nDHFUC ITU I tity, and can offer them at a special price VlLiLiCjLf Any of these would make an acceptable Christmas gift; something that is useful and will hold the donor in long re s6.so $10.50 $12.50 Solid Oak Writing Desk—fin- \ genuine mahogany Sewing ished either golden oak, early comfortable Turkish Rocker —up- Table—finished dull, pure Co- English or fumed oak, has roomy . , , . ' i . , , . ' drawer underneath and is an ex- holstered in the best grade of imitation lomal lines, aud just the handiest ceptional value. leather, and made with claw foot base. thing to have in the home. You miss a treat if you miss a visit to our TOY DEPARTMENT. There are toys here to appeal to bov and girl, and everyone is sold at a surprisingly LOW I price. We don't figure a profit on this Department—that's the reason all our toys are cheaper. WELCOME NEWS! Thiß wi " ■BgiSßjtt „ , My pen I to the lit- You who wor tie girl a JIM t ., . . are enameled It s an eighteen-nich char- ( -uitf 1 acter doll with unbreakable " shade of blue head, and attired as a Volun- Will hold a I teer Fireman. In we good sized doll. I have some of these dolls uni- J J QQ wSjf formed as a Soldier and Base- Value 3E BBC ,)a " Frii > jm MB WPS same as before, only #?f Q el 51^™ BURNS & COMPANY CASH or CREDIT 28-30-32 S. Second St. V — , - - - JJ LADIES' BAZAAR UsKful Christmas Gifts for Women At tliis great store there is offered an excellent opportunity to secure Christmas Gifts which every woman will appreciate. And at savings which make the offerings doubly attractive. Here is a partial list of the many offerings to he found here. , t Silk Hose Bath Robes Silk Hoße in holly boxes, j n a variety of designs in all 2 pairs to the box; . SI.OO value, each, ... 79C *' olors - lneludlD « thc P°P ular Indian designs. They aro of Onyx Silk Hose in all colors; $3.00 and $3.50 values, but are , SI.OO and $1.25 val- specially priced now j 9$ ———«—• ______________ , Underwear in a Handsome Chrisimat Shewing • Kimonos > Petticoats i_ nn A ty Silk Petticoats in all : in i repe and Crinkled Crepe, ~.l™. to i\t\ * '■■"l'.."- $1.29 ) QRr to $1 Ofi | Brocaded Silk Messaline I'et I ' *P I «"0 ticoats, all colors; £ f fIQ $3.00 value I .VO Silk Messaline, Habutai Silk Crepe de Chene Petticoats, and Crepe de Chine Kimonos, plain and lace trimmed, all col made in newest styles, ors; $5.00 flfi 1 value J7Z.VO $3 98 t0 $ 10.00 Shirt Waists wn T7 t.i A wide variety of Shirt bilk VeStS & BlOOmerS Waists in Lawn, Marquisette, Organdie, Crepe de Chene, Silk Vests and Bloomers to Pussv Willow Silk and Messa r:l,*!Lr.";sl.9B 98c t0 $5.00 Suits and Coats Reduced One-Halt Sfiir wv io-t2 s. 4ih sf. "Z'sz was a feature of the social hour which followed the business session. Lunch eon was served by Mrs. Maher- and Miss Zorger. Recovering From Illness Miss Helen Kauffman, who has been confined to her home, 318 Lewis street, Riverside, for the past two weeks, is recovering. SHAMROCK HOLDS ELECTION Fire Company at • Fifteenth and Herr Streets Elects Officers At Hie regular monthly meeting of the Shamrock t'ire Company No. 11 held last night in the company's social quarters, the following officers were elected to serve during the year .1915: Harry G. Dybhe, president; Thomas Wenrick, vice president; Charles C. Doelker, recording secretary; Charles E. Low, financial secretary and treasurer,; John Moore. Ira .1. timnpher and Walter. X. Funk, trustees; John Moore, Ira .1. Gumpher and Lewis Straining, horse committee; Lawrence Robinson, fore man; Walter N Fifr.lt. first assistant foreman; Thomas Wenrick, second :")• sistant foreman, Klmcr Uiney, FMwar'l F.llis and John Moore, delegates to the Firemen's I'nion; l<Mward FJlis, Klnrir Hiney and William 11. IJIW, delegate to the Firemen's Relief; Frances <ia; I ner, delegate to the State firemen'* convention; William how. alternate to the State firemen's contention; Jacob Weaver, Charles Simll and Lawremji Robinson, delegates to the ('unilierhml Valley convention: Lewi* Straining, alternate to Cumberland Va'le ■ coliveit tion; the Rev. John M. Warden, chap lain, and Kdwnr.l Mct/.ger, driver. STAR-INDEPENDENT WANT ADS. BRING RESULT 3. 3
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