SUBURBAN HUMMELSTOWN Surprise Party Held for Miss May Reichelderfer Bp <••• In 1 Cr> rr nd e nca. TTummelstown, .May 14.—A birthday surprise party was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ijevan, Poular avenue, in honor of the 18th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Ijevan s sister, Miss May Reichel derfer. The young people spent several hours enjoying various games and amusements and refreshments were served during the evening. Those pres ent, were Ethel Hartz. Mary Grill, Lil lian Gresli, Ethel Stauffer, Eva Smith, Meta Yontz, Reba Keller, Beuson Lein toaugh, Frank Levan, John Wenrich, Woodrow Levan. Paul Levan, Lee Dasher, John Leinbaugh, Mrs. Reichel derfer, 'Miss Bertha Briuser, Miss Alma Brinser, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levan and May Reichelderfer. Theodore Burridge, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Burridge. East High street, was taken to the Har risbuyji'lios-pital yesterday to undergo an operation for appendicitis. George S.'Bolton, of Steelton, visited 'his mother, Mrs. Mary Bolton, yester day afternoon. 'Miss Lucretia Wheeler spent yester day with relatives in Harrisburg. iMrs. LeGrange 'Minnich and daugh ter returned to their home in Scranton after spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Mary Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Miller, of Union Deposit, visited relatives in town yes terday. vMr. and Mrs. Harvey Buch and daughter, Marv, of Eliza'bethtown, were guests of 'Mrs. Buch's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Nisslev, yesterday. Mrs. Emma Thomas and Mrs. Harry Thompson spent yesterday at Lingles town. Mrs. Charles Lei-bv, of Harrisibuitg, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reibert, yesterday. Adam Laßoss, of Camden, N. .1., is t>he guest of his sister, Mrs. Frank G. Wheeler. IMr. and Mrs. Harry Nissley visited relatives in Harrisburg yesterday. MIDDLETOWN Two Thousand People Attend Baptismal Services Near Hillsdale .Special Correspondence. Middletown, May 15.—< Mrs. James Nagle attended the funeral of a rela tive at Steelton to-day. George Pantic moved his household goods from Steelton to the Saul prop erty on Main street near Center square and has opened a barber shop. The lecture on State prohibition giv en by Major Dan M. Smith in St. Pe ter's Lutheran church last evening was laigely attendd. The Senior class of the Middletown High school finished its work to-day and is getting ready for the commence ment exercises. T. B. Boyd moved from the Peters bungalow on Emaus street to the Keen er property on North Union street on Thursday. Russell Messingcr, who spent the past several days in town, returned to his home in Philadelphia yesterday. James Heininger has resigned his po sition a3 paper carrier for George Schadt and his place has been filled by Charles Kennard, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kennard, Catherine streot. Mrs. Charles Ralirich entertained a number of friends at her home on Cath erine street last evening. Refreshments were served. John Sides, of Royalton, who had been employed at the cigar factory at Steelton for the past few years, has re signed his position there on account of ill health. Baptismal services were held near Hillsdale vesterdav morning by the United Zion churches, it is estimated that nearly two thousand people were present. The Rev. John Brubaker and the Rev. John Brinser performed the rites. Twenty-six persons were bap tized. Misses Eva Blecher, Edna Schaeffer and Sara Deimler and Harry Beard, Clarence Philip and John Lingie are at Mt. Gretna. They hiked the entire dis tance and will return in the same man ner. Miss Katie Stengler, who has been living at Steelton for some time, will return to town, having rcn'ed the Emaus property on Pine street. 'Mrs. J. M. Ackerman and Mrs. FIREPROOF STORAGE WAREHOUSE y j 1 oJi l ß _ •! § i « rt ! ; 1 in Fireproof private rooms for household goods and speeial room for pianos kept at even temperature. Rates per month: SoKS 0 S sl :§2 HARRISBURG STORAGE CO. 437-445 South Second Street H. C. KENNEDY'S SUCCESS Great Popularity of Plan to Sell Modi cine at Half-Price Under Guarantee H. C. Kennedy, the enterprising drug gist, rather than nwait the ordinary ! methods of introduction to secure a j quick sale for Dr. Howard's celebrated remedy for constipation and dyspepsia , is offering the regular 50c bottle at ' half-price. In addition to selling a 50c bottle of j Dr. Howard's remedy for 25c. 11. C. Kennedy has so much faith in the rem | edy that he will refund tho money to I anyone whom it does not cure. When your head aches, your stomach ' does not digest food easily and natural [ ly, when there is constipation, specks before the eyes, tired feeling, giddiness, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, | heartburn, sour stomach, roaring or ringing in the ears, melancholy and liver troubles Dr. Howard's remedy should cure you. If it does not, it will not cost you a cent. This latest achievement of science is of great value in sick headache.—Adv. Charles Fanst spent Tiiursdav at Har lislmrg and Highspire. T. J. Antrim is having his room that he will use for an ice cream parlor pa- I perod. Mrs. John Romberger and daughter | in-law, Mrs. John Romberger, and | daughter, Miss Mollie, of Gratz, spent Wednesday in town as the guests of relatives. K. W. Seiders, who built an addition to his property at Union and Water streets, is having the same wired for electric lights. Karl Bowers is doing the work. _ David Kling is ill at his home at Water and Race streets, suffering from a stroke. Mr. Kling is well up in years. WEST FAIRVIEW Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frank Givq Birth day Social for Daughtef Sp-Wal C"r» esixiiuhencp. West Fairview, May 14. —Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Krank, Conodogninet street, gave a fishing party on Wednesday in honor of their daughtre, Mabel, it be-, ing the ninth anniversary of her birth. A dinner was enjoyed by nil on the bank of the river near .Martin's stone quarry. These composing the party were: Mrs. Jesse Frank and daugh ters, Ruth and Mabel; Mrs. William Writer and son, Frederick; l Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wagner and son, Wayne; Mrs. Amos Bretz, Mrs. Lucy Bretz, Anna, Beatrice, Elwood and Caroline Bretz; Mrs. Melvin Holmes and daugh ters, Ellen and Pauline; Donald David son, Paul and Wilbur Rowe, Oliver Fisher and Earl Dick. Miss Katharine Writer, of Philadel phia, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Writer, Third street, Wednes day and Thursday. Mrs. E. B. Reitzel visited Mrs. Clara Murray at Lancaster on Tuesday. Rolla Sparrow, of Wormleysburg. was guest of his father, F. G. Sparrow, yesterday. The Otterbein Brotherhood of Grace United Brethren Sunday school had a small delegation to march in the §unday school convention parade at 10 no I a last ! night. Those to participate were: B.! C. lloon. George Smith, Israel Smith. F. ,T. Sliull, Lawrence Sparrow, Norman \ Miller, Alexander Gambor, W. T., Snieltzrt-, Harry Stoner, George Me* Plierson, Ralph Wagner, Melvin Holmes, E. B. Reitzel, F. D. Lose and j J. A. Shettel. The trustees of Grace IT. B. parson- j age have determined to add a two-story ' back building to tho parsonage and have given the contract for the same j to Mr. Strickner, of Knola. Mrs. B. W. Rowland chaperoned ! Mrs. S. H. Niedig, Miss Mayme Miller, Miss Violet Rowland, Miss Ruth Shet tel and Miss Jane Boley to the meet- j ing of the S. W. A. N. Embroidery club at the home of Miss Delia Walters at | Enola last evening. HALIFAX Mrs. G. O. Sheesley Enters a Philadel phia Hospital for Treatment <i ■ l-.i Hxnnnileii'-M Halifhx, May 14.—Deimer K. Still, spent Wednesday at Penbrook, where • he attended a convention of the P. O. S. of A. Jeremiah Chubb spent several days TIARRISBdRC STAT?-INDEPENDENT, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 14, 1915. during past week at Baltimore, Wash ington anil New York. Mrs. G. O. Sheesley has gone to a Philadelphia Hospital for treatment. The Matamoras baseball team will hold a festival on Saturday evening, May 22. Miss Hue Wagner and nephew, Loe Potter, spent Wednesday at Harris burg. Walter Price, of Lebanon, is the guest of friends in town. George W. Straw, of Harrisburg, spent Wednesday falling on old ac quaintances in town. The Halifax Grange will dedicate their new building on Third street on Saturday afternoon, May 22. The Lvkens Order of Moose passed 1 here in about forty automobiles in a stag run to Berrysburg on Thursday afternoon. Miss Anna Prenzel entertained the following on Wednesday evening, com plimentary to her friend, Miss Tliera Yeiser, of Union Mills, Maryland; Misses Millie Offenbach, Tliera Yeiser, j and Florence Motter and Messrs. Guy Clemson, Warren Heisler, Russell Pof fenberger and Charles R. Bressler. Miss Charlotte Heisler left yester day for Reading, where she will spend several weeks with relatives. The Lvkens baseball team of the Dauphin-Schuylkill League will play tho local team on the home grounds to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The batteries will be: Halifax, Orthi or S. Bowman and J. Schroyer; Lvkens, Hawk and Umholtz, Mrs. Millard Poflfenberger and Mrs. Rav Beatie, of Portsmouth, Ohio, aro here to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Pulton Knouff. Last night the Rev. A. IH. White, who spoke to two large audiences last Sun day in the Halifax United Brethren church, addressed a record audience of women in the same Church. The address which emphasized social and personal purity, was given under the auspices of the National Civic (Reform Union, with which Mr. White is associated. The former audienees as well as the gather ing of women gave undivided attention, and expressions of appreciation were heard on every side. ELIZABETHVILLE High School Track Team Goes to Mil lersburg This Afternoon 1 • T -•••ooiKienc*). Elizabethville, May 14.—Miss Sara Kessler spent Wednesday evening with Miss Mabel Heckler at Lvkens and at tended a grand ball given at Tremont. Miss Viola Malich, of Harrisburg, spent Tuesday with her cousin. Miss Mary Snyder. A number of folks accompanied a jolly fishing party to County Line on Tim rsdav. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adkins, of IH-ar risburg, visited Mr. and Mts. Aaron Slioop this week. Mrs. Sara Snyder became suddenly ill at her home on North Market street, but is now slowly improving. Mrs. John Yordy, of Sunbury, is vis iting the family of P. W. G. Raker. Wilmer Hoke has accepted a position in the dairy and ice cream establish ment of C. E. Cooper at Harrisburg. Harry Cooper and family spent Thursday at the home of Henry Hoff man, near Fisherville. The High school was dismissed at 1.45 this afternoon in order to accom pany the track team to Millersburg, where it is competing with the High school track team of that place. O. H. Watts, a Millersburg jeweler, was in town on business Wednesday. W. M. Smeltzer, who has been on the sick list several weeks, is able to be out again. HERSHEY Church of Brethren Entertainment Com mittee Canvassing Territory Special Correspondence. Hershev, May 1 4.—Miss Anna Mar tin. of this place, has entered the Reading hospital as a student nurse. Wilbur Gofldhart, of Shippensburg, visited friends at Derry Church. Mrs. Morris Wenger visited relatives at Paradise, Lancaster county. Miss Lna Garman visited relatives at Reading. Miss Dorothy Fecser was the guests of relatives at Milton. Christ Maulfair has purchased a fine driving horse. Roy E. Yeiser has assume l his duties in the postoflico and will move to this place in the near future. The entire town and surrounding territory has been canvassed by the en tertainment committee of the Church Gouveneur Morris —"Father of the Penny' fff /MONG all the framers of the Constitution of the United States none were more adept at constructive statesmanship fl®" .M k than the "father of the American decimal system" and originator of the copper cent. The &nish,style and arrange- §! a, 'ifi I \ ment of the Constitution fairly belong to the brilliant and eloquent Morris. From his youth to the hour of his death Ahe was a devoted and dauntless worker for American progress. His unrivaled ability as an orator was known 1 if I throughout Europe, and his funeral orations on Washington, Qinton and Hamilton are treasured American classics. Gouveneur J r IA MoiTis was an indomitable supporter of the Louisiana Purchase. He it was who rescued Lalayette from prison walls and aided /Si -r V\ him from his private purse. Rsrsonally he was very handsome; his nature was impulsive, but his heart was warm and generous. j|y He loved society, and his hospitality was famous. All his life he drank the creative brews of malt and hops, and who will dare m SH \ say that it weakened his will power or detracted from his success, his fame, his glory and his might? It was upon the tenets If of the Constitution of the U.&A. that Anheuser-Busch $8 years ago founded their great institution. During these 58 years IS. they have daily brewed from the finest barley and hops beers famous for being alive with natural force and nutriment. Their Si great brand BUDWEISER, because of its quality, purity, mildness and exquisite flavor, exceeds the sales of any other bottled beer by millions of bottles. BUDWEISER'S popularity grows doily, and 7500 people are daily employed to keep pace with the public demand. . ANHEUSER-BUSCH • ST.LOUIS, US A ' M. P. Johnson Visitors to St. Louts are courteously l Wholesale Dealer Hamsburg, Pa. SZi£2S J Means Mbderation^^^^^^V. of the Brethren for lodging during their annual gathering here the first week in June. Ralph Maulfair spent, a few days at Pittsburgh. James Smith, formerly of Duncan 11011, moved to this place. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ebersole spent a few days at Niagara Kails. Robert G. Sanders, of Ijebanon, was | the guest of Paul D. Ulrieh and fain-! »y. Mothers Day was observed in all | the churches in town on Sunday. The implement department of the Hershey Store Company have purchased a large Buick auto truck. MECHANIOSBUKG Funeral of Mrs. Mary Ellen Singer to Be Held Monday Morning Mechanicsburg, May 14.—The fu neral of Mrs. Mary Ellen Singer will be held at 10.30 o'clock 011 Monday morning, from her late home on West Main street. Services will be conduct ed by the Rev. Charles Roach, of the Church of God. Interment will be in Chestnut Hill cemetery. Dr. A. B. Van Ormer gave a lecture before the Magazine Club, of Irving • ollege, and a few of their friends last evening. His subject was "Dickens as an Educator." The Men's Kible Class of the Pres byterian church held a special meeting and rally last evening. The address of the evening was given by ex-Mayor E. Z. Gross, of Harrisburg. WinfieM S. Myers, West Simpson street, who for several weeks was critically ill, is now able to be out. The "Printing Shop" of the Thom as Printing is receiving a fresh coat of paint. Miss Leah Reinoehl, of Ijcbnnon, is visiting relatives in this place and Dills burg. Last evening the Junior League of the Methodist church held a very inter esting Bag Bag Social in the Sunday school room. Yesterday was "Flower Day" at Mount Olivet Camp Ground and a num ber of ladies from this place who are members of the Woman's Auxiliary, of the Association, were out to assist in the flower planting. The Busy Bees Society of the Simp son Street A. M. E. church held a ham and egg supper last evening. Miss Etoile Sellers and Miss Verna Kiink are attending the district mis sionary convention of the Methodist church which is being held in Stewarts town this week. They are representing the Standard Bearers, the Young Peo ple's Missionary Society of the Metho dist church. Miss Ree Zug, West Main street, is suffering from a painfully burned fin ger. On Wednesday evening having sus tained slight laceration of the finger, flio had wrapped it in a piece of mus lin saturated in turpentine. Shortly afti*i-, she struck a match to light the gas, and in an instant her finger was enveloped in flames. Without calling for assistance, she extinguished the flames, but not before her finger was severely burned. Mrs. 0. 0. Hummell, of -Hummels town, spent yesterday here. The committee appointed by the Carlisle Classis of the Reformed church, to consider the organization of a con gregation at Leiuoyne hold a meeting on Tuesday at Enola. For a number of years tho matter h.-js been talked of in the classis, but no action has been taken. The committee, which consists of the Rev. E. I* Coblentz, of Carlisle, the Rev. John S. Adam and S. S, Brenner, of Mechaniesburg, will make its report to the Classis at its meeting ill Duncannon next week. Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Grove, in Waynes boro, Garret D. Gillespie, of Carlisle, and Miss May R-omaine Sultzaberger, of this place, were married by the Rev. Joseph E. Guy, of Waynesboro, a for mer pastor of St. Paul's Reformed church of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Gil lespie will reside in Carlisle. Roy Ivrall and family will move this week from Harrisburg to this place and will occupy one of the new houses recently erected by W. W. Enck on West Simpson street. Arnold Myers, of Norristown, visit ed friends in this place Wednesday. Mrs. .1. C. .Nesbit is visiting relatives in Harrisburg. Mrs. W. 11. Hench, of Hhiremans town, visited relatives in this place Wednesday. Dr. .1. N. Clarke is in New York City on a business trip. Mrs. P. I'. Hall spent Wednesday in Harrisburg a guest in the homo of her sister, Mrs, .lohn Sehroeder. DAUPHIN Mrs. J. E. Williams and Mrs. C. S. Mc- Neoly Entertain Mite Society Dauphin, IMay 14. —Mrs. J. E. Wil liams and Mrs. C. 8. McNeely enter jfjSilM— | GAPLAN'S ELGIN WATCH CLUB And Buy on Has-- Terms for Less Money 5 Cents a Day I $1.50 a month I'ays for this line Elgin watch, and yet you pay no more 'than the regular cash price, if you be come a niejnber of this club. You see, by our club plan we sell several dozen watches at the same time and give club mem bers <he benefit of a quantity price. This Offer Is Good For 10 Days Only We invite you to come Jn and examine these beautiful high {Trade watches and sen for your self what a great offer we are making you. The P. H. Caplan Co. Jewelers ' 18 North Fourth St. tained the Mite Society of the Meth odist Episcopal church on Tuesday evening in the reading room of the church. After the regular business was transacted a social time was spent. Re freshments were served. The (Mite Society of the Presbyterian church met at tho home of Mrs. H. S. Forney on Tuesday evening. After the regular business was transacted re froslimeivts were served. Mrs. Albert Koons and daughter, Helen Lucille, returned to Altoona ou Saturday, after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Clara Garman. Mrs. Shir wood Smith spent the week end at Reading. Harry Ptleiiger and family have re j turned from Collington, Md. Harry M. Reed has purchased a mo tor boat. NEW CUMBERLAND Final Examinations in Borough Schools to Be Held Next Week Cori-esixindenea. New Cumberland, May 14.—T0-mor row afternoon at 3 o'clock a game of baseball will take place on the Athletic grounds between the Steellon and New Cumberland teams. Mrs. A. J. Feight is having a new fence built at her yard on Market square. Mrs. Joseph Weatherby entertained the Five Hundred Club of which she is a member at her home on Third street last evening. \ The final examinations of the borough | schools will be held next week. Mrs. Sue Heckman, of licmoyne, vis- I j ited friends here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Pork IMloyer, of Har risburg, visited Mr. and IMrs. David Haiu, of New Market, this week. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Reiff, Mrs. Jen nie Kline, Mrs. E. C. 'Dewey attended ! the May day fete at Dickinson College yesterday. Mr. Russell Kohr took the party in his automobile. Prof. Crunkelton attended the funeral of his aunt near Waynesboro to-day. Howard Guistwhite, of Harrisburg, called on friends here yesterday. Mrs. Grunden, of Steelton; Mrs. Bear, of Wormleyffourg, and Mrs. Darius > Shrader, of Lewiaberry, were guests of | Misses Martha and "Chastina Yensel this week. Mr. and IM)rs. G. W. (Buttorff returned from Lake Helen, Florida, last night, where they have been spending the past winter. E. B. Bbersole, of Elkwood, is hav ing his house repainted. Mrs. Edward -Leech, daughter, Eve lyn, of 'Baltimore, and Mrs. Shank, of Mt. Holly, who have been spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Davis, have returned Some. Miss M'innie Stroub, of Harrisburg, was a guest Af Miss Mary Adams, ves terday. Frank Boyer, who resided on the Boyer farm near New Cumberland, moved to Harrisburg this week. LINGLESTOWN Communion Services at Wenrich's Church Next Sunday Morning Special Correspondence. Linglestown, May 14.—Communion services will be held at Wenrich's church on Sunday morning by the Lu theran pastor, the Rev. Mr. Bittner. Services will be held in the United Brethren church on Sunday morning by the pastor, the Rev. Clyde Lynch. Services will be held in the Church of God on Sunday evening by the rvas tor, the Rev. Dr. Sigler. Ascension Day was observed in the usual manner at this [>lace on Thurs day. The large stock sale of H. D. Koons was largely attended on Thursday. Miss Myriam Daniel is spending this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John 'Buck, at Harrisburg. Mrs. Reves. of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Baseliore, of Progress, spent Thursday 13 the guests of their father, John Tobias. Mrs. Carrie Hummel, of Harristthu-g, spent Thursday with friends here. Miss Estclla Sweigert accompanied the Publicity Bun to Delaware this week. Mrs. C. L. Sella ffer and Miss Gimniel, of Harrisburg, on Wednesday were tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orris. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Shultz, of 'Pen brook, on Thursday were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Koons. IMiss Bess Early, of Hainton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Feeser on Thursday. 'Wellington Zimmerman had charge of the buria.l of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Purdy on Thursday. Mrs. Washington Keffor, of Harris burg, spent Thursday the guest of Mr. and IMrs. William Cassol. Mrs. George Fisher, of Rutherford Heights, spent Thursday with friends here. Miss Jennie Warfel on Thursday vis ited friends at Harrisbtirg. CHARLES PAGE EXONERATED Motorman Who Struck Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pipes Not to Blame Before a Coroner's inquest in the office of District Attorney Stroup last night Charles Page, the motorman on the car which fatally injured Mr. and Mrs. William S. Pipes, 415 South Thir teenth street, at Dorry and Fourteenth streets, while on their way home from chu ch Sunday, was exonerated from all blame. Nine witnesses, including passenigers, testified that the car was running at an unusual low rate of speed when the accident occurred. According to the testimony given by the witnesses, Mr. and Mrs. Pipes were crossing tho street arm-in-arm. When halfway across the street they noticed the' car and stopped. The motorman then slowed down the car, and when the couple stepped back the car again started and the couple plunged right in front of it. LAWYEBS' PAPEB BOOKS Printed at this offico in best style, at lowest prices and on short notice. New Uniforms Tor Employes Employes of the Valley Railways Company will soon appear in a new style of summer uniform. The old double breast coat will be changed to a new single breast style. The coats are one-fourth lined so as to give more comfort in the summer mouths. The Globe has been awarded the contract for outfitting the force. Many Attend Concert A large number of j>eople attended the band concert at the Pennsylvania Ruilroad Young Men's Christian As sociation last night. The concert was given for the benefit of the Coxestown Methodist church. f <S Sick Room Supplies Fountain Syringes Hot Water Bags Invalid Rings Bed Pans (7 styles) Rubber Tubing and Fittings for Syringes Hard Rubber Pipes, Connections and Shnt-offs Feeding Cups, Medicine Glasses, Kye Cups Ice C,ps—Throat Bags Catheters Ear, Ulcer and Infant Syringes Fever Thermometers Hyperdermic Syringes Face Bags Abdominal Supporters Rubber Gloves Rubber Sheeting and Napkins. Forney's Drug Store •120 MARKET STREET it
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