ho . J i i } { i I . | » « VOL. X. NO. 9 165th Annual Reunion of the Central Penna. G. A. R. Association Will be Held at Mt. Joy, Sept. 14 Obituary Notes THE ROAD WHICH WE ALL MUSIi TRAVEL SOONER OR LATER Some Well Known People From Our Neighborhood Have Passed to the Great Beyond Since Our Last Issue Abram S. Koser died at Manheim aged 74 Mr. Harry P. years Smith died at York eddy was 38 years old and was a na- tive of Marietta, where the remains were interred. Mrs. Sarah A. Hiestand, widow of the late Dr. A. M. Hiestand, of the Mennonite Home at Oreville, is vis- iting friends in town. Rev. Dr. Chas. P. Rohrer, a Meth- odist pastor, formerly stationed at Columbia, who is well known here died at Norristown on Sunday. Tekla Wagner Tekla, the infant daughter of Har- and Anna Wagner, died at Elizabeth- town, last Saturday morning. Barbara Walters Barabara Walters died Monday at the Mennonite Home at Oreville in her 57th year. She is well known here having resided in Mrs. Emma Markley this vicinity. Mrs. Simon B. Cameron of Mariet- of the death Emma word Mrs. Phila. many ta, received her mother, Frankford, old and has county. friends in Noah Mumma Mr. Noah Mummau, died on day at the Jaw, Mr. Samuel home of his Hoffiman, on of town. year and was Mammau. He three children. of Mr. leaves a widow The funeral a son the Cross Roads meeting house this Interment was forenoon at 9.30. made in the cemetery adjoining. Helen Markley [Last Tuesday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Markley, residing on the road leading between Marietta and Maytown, Helen Markley, aged one year and ten days died of infan- tile troubles, after a short illness. Besides her parents she by a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral afternoon interment in place on her late home with Marietta cemetery. took from the Amanda Wolf Amanda, widow of Jacob Wolf, of Columbia, died at the home of her son-in-law, Horace G. Kugle, Mariet- ta, with she had made home for time. The deceased suffered a stroke at three different periods within a short time, the last one on Thursday, which left her in a comatose condition until she died. She was seventy-one years of age. Her husband died about seventeen years ago. Four children survie. She was a member of the Reformed Church. The funeral took place at Marietta. whom some Aaron I’. Breneman Aaron P. Breneman, a retired far- mer of East Donegal township, died on Wednesday from tained about five was aged 76 years. He is survived by his wife, Annie Breneman, and two daughters, Barbara and Annie, both at home, she being an invalid for the past eight years. He is al- so survived by one sister, Mrs. Fan- nie Hambright. The funeral was held at his late home on Sunday, with preaching at the house at 9 o'clock a. m. and at 1.30 p. m. at Bossler’'s Mennonite Church, where interment was made. tl Get Your Wheat Graded As wheat is not near what" it should be this year, full of cockle, many small ete., such seed should not be sown this fall far- mers cannot expect a good crop from apoplexy, sus- weeks ago. He grains, as poor seed. Mr. M. L. Greider of this place has a grain and seed grader that he will guarantee will positively remove cockle, small and imperfect grains of wheat, leaving only the large perfectly formed ones for sow- ing. Farmers are requested to look this new machine over, or take wheat to his place of business and he will cheerfully demonstrate. -_ SSS At Lebanon and Gretna Mrs. Simon Menaugh is giving her Sunday School Class of the lical Church quite a treat today in the shape of an outing to Mt. Gretna | and Lebanon. Those in the party are Mrs. Simon Menaugh, Misses Es- ther Weber, Rhoda Johnson, May Eshleman, Fannie Gingrich and Lot- tie Royer. A For Sale 500 feet, more or less of pale fence. Apply to M. S. Bowman, Mt. Joy. of Markley of She was 70 years this Mon- father-in- the Marietta pike, a short distance south He was in his twenty-ninth Levi and was at is survived Thursday her Evange- | House For Sale Mr. Ira Metzgar offers his very desirable property on West Donegal | Street, for sale. Apply on the prem- ises. om Elizabethtown vs Middletown The what « tained Proprietor Patten, of the restaurant, served which Geo. E. Wisner, MOUNT JOY. PENNA, WEDNESDAY, JULY enor ot ame was some | QUF Card Basket on of his employes on listurbed Lancaster luncl justice excellent did an all ample Saturday, when , enter the grounds leon to Miss Martha Eby, of Salunga, entertained at her tent about forty young z ladies of the Sewing Circle of that vicinity A number of our young people took a trolley ride on Saturday even- ing to Mount Joy, walking back the five miles to camp. They say they had a the first religious service was held in the service cy Car Mr. Charles Burtnett, both of Harris- burg, sang solos. The audience filled the temple. The new bell on the au- ditorium was rung for the first time. Everything is in readiness for Thurs- day's opening day for camp. ae A Good Idea In a current issue of Col. Greer's Columbia Independent he says: “In a conversation with Hon. M. R. Hoffman of East Donegal, we learned that the School Board of that grounds, » and an grand hike, consisting of address by Re penter. Mr. Carol Kin township has in operation a tion that he says, works well. pay and $5.00 per month is withheld un- til the end of the term, and will then be paid, providing the County Super- intende mark. instanc deduction on account of teachers fail- ing to good salaries and want nt gives the teacher a There have been num es where the teach the standard. IT incentive for good work.” Now's the Opportune Time Don’ price of the Bulletin will be increas- ed to $1.00 a year on and after Aug. 1911. rate by 1st, vear before will increased Don’t fail to subscribe munity’s best and most reliable home paper—The Bulletin. Ore Hershey—Pifer At high noon today at the Church of God parsonage, Rev. G. W. Getz of this place, united in the holy bonds of wedlock Miss Maud Kaylor Hershey of this borough, and Mr. Jno. Howard Peifer of Salunga. They were attended by Miss Elsie Hershey of sister Peifer, are about tractor menced The Sept. 1 the fray be now “ast The spacious building of the New Standard nearing completed and citizens for the Ms t forget that the subs You paying that time. increased can get the for While we propose value for your and Mr. groom. the bride brother of the off on a remem Nearing Competiox Works The Hardware} completions” J..Y, ———— eee Are Soliciting Funds solicitors for G. A. R. 4, have started to cal contributions expenses ly received. reel eee se. Only Four Weeks More And then the boy will have to get a Suit for school. Why not now and save 1-3 the price, and get a free? $4.50 Suits $3.00; $3.00 Suits $2.00, etc. Getz Bros. Yesterday morning began work on the erection of a fine mansion dwelling on lumbia road. py it Young Auctioneer Enlists ¥ Mr. William P. Arndt, the popular Schwang- young er’s The many Hershey shower last evening and she was the recipient of an number There will be some tall base ball at Elizabethtown on Satur- day, when they meet Middletown in the first of a series of three games, Any person desirous of satisfying curiosity ground-hog or wood-chuck looks like tf j can do so at this office. their when auctioneer blacksmith listed at dispatched to Building a House Avenue, near the Columbia Mr. Zercher expects to occu- completed. EQ Qe of shop, near Lancaster and was a the Coast ———— QR A Kitchen Shower friends of Miss tendered her a exceptionally of very useful article eee tll) Cee ere eA A Seeing is Believing as to what f Board saved the your the for this com- wedding tour. roof is vesterday con- Kline of Florin, laying a concrete floor. of entertaining the veterans on that day and we do hope they will be kindly and liberal- (one-third) of fine Box Kite Ezra Zercher his lot on vesterday Artillery. kitchen doings in Sunday evening a song ov. Per- ter and regula- They results, No. 1 of bers t is an 'ription b0c. a paper price giving money. Walter They is fast com- day, 1 upon to de- buy it V Co- 7 en- t once V Maud large S. a live THE WHEREABOUTS OF OUR FRIENDS THE PAST WEEK Who and Where They Have Visited— Many Here Over Sun day-—Were You Among Them? Strangers Mr. Samuel Bender spent last Sun- day at Creswell. Mr. John Gervin of Strasburg, pent Sunday in town. Miss Ruth Brown is spending some time at Mount Gretna Mr. C. M. Beaver of Lebanon, spent Monday in the boro. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sprout spent Sunday at Elizabethtown. Mrs. J. Harry Roland of Philadel- phia, was in town Monday. Mr. Clayton Myers of Baltimore, Md., spent Monday in town. Mr. William Dierolf of Elizabeth- town, was in town Monday. Miss Level, Eleanor Brown of Chestnut is visiting in town. Miss Vivian Chandler spent a week with friends at Strasburg. Mr. Samuel Hershy is off duty on account of a sprained ankle. Lydia Carpenter has gone to Williamsport to friends. Mr. Edgar Hagenberger of Weston W. Va., is the guest of his parents. Miss Beatrice Brown to Philadelphia, on a friends. Miss Naomi Miss visit has gone visit to Resh of Baltimore, Md., is the guest of Miss Carrie Ney. Mr. Harry Guiles of LLancaster, was a welcome visitor in town on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Hartman of I.ebanon, are visiting friends here. Squire C. H. Zeller made a busi- ness trip to Harrisburg on Monday. Mrs. Resh of Newtown, spent yesterday in town with friends Hipple and family of Lancaster are spending the week here. Mrs. Amanda Gretna. Mr. bert Lewis Lawyer J. A. 1. S. Mrs. Mt. Longenecker and Swade have gone to William have Dierolf and Al- Atlantic City for son gone to a week. Miss Bertha the Wenger of Carlisle, is a guest at Church of God par- sonage. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schmaelze and son are recuperating at the seashore for a Mrs. week. Joseph Detwiler has gone to Camden and Atlantic City, N. J. for a week. Mrs. Albert Campbell spent a few days at Atglen, Pa. and Atlantic City, N. J. Presiding Elder Lowry of Harris- burg, spent Sunday among friends in the boro. Mr. M. J.. Herod of the City of Brotherly love, Sundayed with friends here. Mr. Harry K. Shellenberger of Philadelphia, is home on a two weeks’ vacation. Mrs. Christian Brinser spent Mon- day"® at Elizabethtown, as the guest of her brother. Mr. Charles Sprout, of Findlay Col lege, Ohio, is here on a visit to rel- atives and friends. Mr. Simon Snyder, teller at the Union National Bank, is enjoying a two weeks’ vacation. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Backenstoe of the Exchange Hotel, are spending the week at Atlantic City. Miss Beatrice Hobday of Columbia is spending a week here as the guest of Mrs. Joseph B. Hershey. Miss Margaret Stokes of Maytown, spent a few days here with the fam- ily of Mr. H. S. Newcomer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snavely of Harrisburg, spent Sunday with the family of Mr. B. E. Hiestand. The Misses Clare and Caroline Manning left today on a trip to Niag- ara Falls and Thousand Islands. Mr. and Mrs. John Burkhart and son of Lancaster, spent Sunday here with the family of Rev. G. W. Getz. Miss Maud Schrolt is spending a week at Manheim the guest grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. son of Lancaster, spent of her Maze. and Sunday here brother, Mr. R. V. Fegley as guests of his Fegley. Mrs. Lohr delphia, and Lancaster, C. Myers. Mr. Mrs. John spending a month friends and relatives here, Florin and Eliza- bethtown. Mrs. Anna Bender of Mrs. Philip Sand spending several Washington House. ——- OE Must Move Quickly One lot of Men’s $2.00 and $2.50 Hats are now being sold for $1.25. These are all good staple shapes of the latest colorings. Getz Bros. | —— Eee. Frankinfield of Phila- Mrs. Fanny Keller of are the guests of Mrs. H. and B. Hambright are with Philadelphia, and of are Lancaster, days at the | Farmers Attention! If you want a good working Straw Hat you may select any one from our large stock for 8c. to 15c¢, were 15¢. to 35¢c. Getz Bros. sendy eu daughter Miss Arthur, left yesterday Mrs. H. C. Schock, Mary and son for Wildwood, N. J., where they will spend some time, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ebersole and three children of Philadelphia, spent from Saturday to today here and at Florin with friends Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stoll, of Newark, N. J., have returned to their home after spending some time here with their parents. Miss Ida Sackerman and Miss Helena Klawans, of Washington, D. C., are guests of the former's sis- ter Mrs. I. D. Beneman Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Charles and Mr. and Mrs. George Warfel of Lan- caster, spent Sunday with the fam- ily of Mr. James E. Webb Dr. and Mrs. A. F ed yesterday after a week's vacation the part of the also at Snyder return- northern state and the Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yope of Me- pleasantly Mr. and Mrs. several days last thruout seashore chaniesburg, were enter- tained at the home of Harry Williams week. Mrs. Blanche, of guests at the A. B. Hoffer day. Mr. ler and two children of Philadelphia, the and Elsie Morrison and daughter Falmouth, Mr. and Saturday and were Mrs. Sun- near home of on and Mrs. Charles Hogendoub- guest other few days here Mary spent a of Mrs. friends. Mrs. Irvin Mabel and Jacob Grogg left as Patterson Geistweit and daugh- Mildred Mrs. for Washington, D. ters, and C., on Monday where they will spend a week or ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Nissley enter- tained the following guests at their home near Newtown on Sunday: Mr. Simon F. Snyder, Mr. J. Harry Mil- ler, Mr. Clinton Engle, Mr. Joseph Charles, Mr. Ross Engle, Mr. Roy Hoffman, Mr. Elwood Millard, and Mr. Joseph B. Hershey. A A I Horse Runs Away Yesterday Mrs. Samuel Haldeman, and little daughter, of near Fairview Church, were driving down East Main Street. Just because the line got under the it started on the run. At Bowman's store the buggy struck a heavy horse’s tail market throwing the occupants out but for- tunately both escaped with a few slight bruises. The horse was caught wagon in front of R. V. Fegley’s jewelry store. ree Held a Week's Outing The following yéung men from this place, composing the Crescent Club, returned on Ménday after their annual the Green Hills: Messrs. Carl Bube, Harvey D. Sheaf- fer, Christ Walters, Harry Boyce, Benjamin Groff, Edgar Hagenberger. They had a very pleasant time, en- joying themselves immensely, espec- ially the trip to Mastersonville. eet Ceres. outing on Sold John Two Lots Darrenkamp of this very beautiful lots on Highland Avenue at Elizabeth- town. Yesterday she sold two of them and now offers the remaining four for sale. The are centrally lo- cated and will make building lots. A Aree Mrs. place, owns six very desirable Sold Many Melons Last Thursday Mr. John Darren- kamp, the West Main Street green grocer, received 100 fine large water- on Saturday might had That’s going some but melons and but one left. John says he handles the right kinda and they sell themselves and its true too. ll Mle eet Caught a Groundhog While driving thru the country yesterday Mr. Frank E. this place, and Mr. Samuel Haldeman of Fairview Hershey of Church, spied a young groundhog on the top rail of a fence. Mr. Haldeman just walked up to Mr. Hog and grabbed him back of the neck as tho he were a kitten. ———— reer a» That's Going Some #our hustling lumber man, F. H. Baker, received the lumber for Mr. Albert Faus’ barn on Monday, for which he had the contract only one week before. A very quick shipment of long timber. ——— een Will Preach Next Sunday Rev. J. B. Rittgers of Otterbein U, B. Church, Reading, formerly of this place, will preach both morning and evening at Mt. Gretna next Sun- | day: — a | ”, Moved Here from Lancaster Mr. Ellis Snydam, a political lead- er in the Third Ward who recently purchased the S. R. Snyder property on Fairview Street, moved to town yesterday. a ——.—., at Lancaster, Will Organize The Junior foot ball team will hold a meeting at Bube’s at 7.15 on Thurs day evening. 26, 1911 Florin Affairs THE BUSY VIL HERE HAPPENINGS IN AGE WEST OF Local and Personal Briefs That Have Occurred Since Our Last Issue in Hustling and Wide Awake Neighbor Village, Florin. Our Miss Irene Brandt of Middletown, is here on a visit to friends. Mr. Harry Leib O6f Lancaster was a Sunday visitor to our town, Mrs. Paris Billet of near Rowenna, visited friends in town Sunday. Mr. Walter Carson is confined to his bed with an attack of sickness. Mr. Jacob G. Zeller called on Mr. Aaron Baker at Back Run Sunday. Mr. Jacob Hershey made a busi- ness trip to Chester County Monday. Miss ter, was a Sunday visitor to our vil- Francis Masterson of Lancas- lage. Mr. William made a business trip to our Atglen, village. Leibfreed of Monday. Messrs, Earl Derr and Joseph Bun- dle, of Mt. Joy, called friends in town on Sunday. Miss Mabel Groff of Rheems, called on on her friend, Miss Stella Wachstet- ter, on Sunday. ! Mr. Albert Dierolf of Lancaster, visited his father Wm. Dierolf, in town on Sunday. Mr. Victor Deibler and Mr. Duke- man called on the fair sex at Mid- dletown on Sunday. Misses Sylvia Hershey and Viola Ream of Mount Joy, called on friends Sunday. Breckenridge of in town Miss rishurg, on Har- week's visit to Lizzie is here on a l.izzie Brubaker. Elida Raffensberger paid a visit to Mr. Samuel Myers and family near Mt. Joy on Saturday. Mr. Amos Hambright of Elizabeth- town, visited his Mrs. Fan- Hambright Miss Miss mother, Sunday. Miss Stober lady of Harrisburg, the sister, Mrs. Horace Cox on Sunday. Mr. Roy Ishler attended the Ishler family reunion, held at the home of his parents in Elizabeth- nie on friends former's and two visited which was town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Dietrich and son Gerald of Palmyra, were the on guests of Mrs. Dietrich’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fair Sr. Mrs. Fannie Gantz of Mt. Joy, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eliza- beth Brandt, on Saturday. Mr. Isaac Hershey and family of Derry Church, called on the former's father, Mr. Jacob Hershey. Miss Ethel Trostle left Saturday for Blaine, Perry county, where she will spend several weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Snyder and daughter Lillie, of Mastersonville, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Sheaffer, wife and daugh- Samuel Becker. ter of near Mount Joy, called on their son Christ, in this place, who is seriously ill at this writing. The representatives of the new res be erected in the future, the on Now for good, cool water. returned home weeks’ visit to Maryland, places of inter- ervoir, which is to near started work Monday. Mr. Monday friends and Oscar Young after a few relatives at Colerain and other est. Mr. Abram Jrubaker Miss Ella of Elizabethtown, made a pleasant call at the home of Mr. Mrs. Sheetz, on Sun- day. Mrs. Annie Good after spending several months in town as the guest and sister, near and Levi of her mother, Mrs. Fannie Geiger, left for her home in Iowa, last Fri- day. Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Fry and son Morton of Palmyra; Mr. Walter Mor- ton of Lancaster and Allen of Mt. Joy, visited the family of A. C. Morton. Mr. Tyrone and son William Bennett of Mrs. Ed. Steig- Sunday Mr. Mrs. Mr. of Paoli, the Geyer. and and visit- Mrs erawld were ors, at home of and Geo. Mr. prising merch Carmany 1t, had Jacob §. our enter- lightning rods Monday Mr. placed on hig large barn on on the Harry farm now occupied by rainor. evs. Enos Hess and S. R. Smith of Gradam, Cumberland Count preached very interesting sermons at Saturday the Cross Roads Church on afternoon and on Sunday morning. Mr. George Hawthorne and fam- ily, Mrs. Finley of Bainbridge; Mr. David Raffensberger, Mr. and Mrs. Barclay of Donegal, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Raffensberger on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walters en- tertained the following on Sunday: Mrs. Elizabeth Gingrich and children of Raymond’s blacksmith shop, west of town; Mr. David Nissley and fam- ily of Donegal and H. A. Hadsell of Lititz. (Continued on page 6) Improving Their Parlors That hE Company No 1 will have one of the finest parlors in these parts and*then some, is on- true The large has been divided into two, one half being and the other Exceptionally fine placed in large leather upholstered chairs will the and when completed will be all that be and will certainly home like our fire ly too room covered with linoleum with a furniture fine large rug has been posi- tion, be placed in parlor can expected make things for laddies. mn lB ——— They're Getting ar Whether or not the leaves are growing so rapidly or whether grow ers are trying to win laurels, we are unable to say but nevertheless the contest is getting interesting Recently Mr. M. K. Brubaker of this place, exhibited a 29-inch to- bacco leaf. Along came Mr. J. G. Reist with one 32 inches long. Old reliable Donegal, not to be outdone, now carries the banner. Mr. John Eyer brought us a leaf that was cut July 22, which measured 333% inches in length. Next! rrr tll ee Political Like getting back to old times when as many as twenty-five and ev- en persons announced their candidacy for one office. About half a dozen names have heen mentioned for the Sheriffship, but maybe there aren't a bunch after Commissioner- Mr. John R. Bucher of Colum- bia; F. P. D. Miller, also of Colum- bia; W. B. Schneitman of Elizabeth- town; Ex-County more ship. Commissioner, M. L. Greider of this place, are a few. The more the merrier. —— ee Walked to Landisville On Saturday evening Mr. George Stoll, a conductor on the P. R. R., who with his family are spending the summer at Landisville, came here by trolley, being accompanied by a dozen or more young ladies and gentlemen. After partaking of re- freshments at Zeller’s, the happy walked back to Landisville if any of them needed a ‘“‘rock- that night we Good tho. —--a— — crowd and ing to sleep” miss our guess. exercise A Farmer He Should Be Mr. C. S. Longenecker, smith, evidently our black- knows how to raise big corn as well as do many farmers Last week we made Imention of some tall stalks raised by Mrs. Swords of place, along Mr. Longenecker with stalks 14 feet high Can any one beat this? enema ttl) Assess this but comes Autos the North Bar- purchased a the local Hiestand. It is a and delivery Bought Mr. D. F. Gable, bara Street grocer, Brush automobile agent, Mr. M. B. combination from runabout auto. Freight agent Mr. W. W, has purchased an E. M. F. roadster from Mr. M. B. Hiestand. Qe. Now Is the Time to Subscribe A newspaper offered a certain prize for the best answer to the co- nundrum, “Why is a newspaper like a woman?”. The prize was won by a woman in Oklahoma who sent in the following: man should have one of his own and after his neighbor's.” Are you a subscriber of the Bulletin. If not, why? Cassel “Because every not run A A es Double Wedding Irwin H. Seitz and Anna 8S. Bair and Howard H. Demmy and Bertha Lindemuth, all of Rowenna, married Saturday afternoon at parsonage of the First M. E. church Lancaster, by the rector, Rev. Dr. John Watchorn. enemas wee Keller & Will be held at in this place, Friday, July 28, when they will sell 42 head of Erie Crawford Co. fresh cows and spring- bulls, cattle for re el eee , Sold His Milley near Next Sale Stock Bro's. Gantz’s and stock steers and ers, suitable beeves Farm Vv sold Risser’s Samuel E his farm of 32 acres church, l township rented David G. Donegal town- Oliver Hit of Mount Joy Mr Miller has Heisey's f: ship West mesa fi sonioratmesin Attedning U. of P. Miss Marguerite M. High the Herr, assistant the School here, is Penn- teacher in a student at University of vylvania summer school eee tee Book Lost A trolley coupon book was lost on the road from Marietta to Donegal Springs. Its number is 38,521. The finder can get a reward by leaving it at this office. sr leanne Get Under One of our reduced Straw Hats if vou want to keep cool. $2.50 Hats $1.50; $2.00 Hats $1.25; $1.50 Hats 90c., ete. Getz Bros. Coupon 50 CENTS A YEA were | the yards to | ————— ee m——— Sept. 14th, 1911 THAT'S THE DATE SET FOR THE G. A. R, REUNION Time For Holding the 15th Reunion of the G. A. R. Was Changed Yes« terday on Account of the State Firemen's Convention at York on September 7th The general committee met in the Council Chamber on Monday evens ing and heard reports of the various committees, condensed data of which is appended. Finance Committee Mr. J. F. Fenstermacher reported that as yet the committee had made no collections but proposed starting very soon, Speakers’ Committee Mr. T. J. Brown, of this committee said that the special committee recen ly appointed to make a trip to Har- rishurg Monday, calling on Adjt. Gen’'l Stuart, who expressed a willing ness to take part in the evening ex- ercises here on reunion day provided returns home from a proposed trip. Hon. Henry Houck could not be seen and Gov. Tener said he can- not grant the request as he will be away on his vacation at that time. Since the date has been changed it is more than likely that these gen- tlemen will be seen again. Transportation Committee Mr. J. H. Stoll, reported that the committee met on Friday evening. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell exeercusion tickets at the rate of two cents a mile from all points in the district from which G. A. R. members and others will come such as Paoli, Phoenixville, Hanover and Harrisburg. Also that arrange- ments can quite likely be made to stop a few east and west bound trains on that day and at night. Al- so that the trolley arrangements were left in the hands of Mr. Charles H. Zeller, who would attend to all the details. he Printing and Publishing Committee Mr. B. W. Brown reported that the committee, had two meetings. Had gotton writing material for the secretary but can not get out the programs until it is more definitely decided what they are to constitute. Saw Mr. Charles of thé Traction Co. who said they will display large cloth posters on car fenders over its lines if the committee furnishes them Music Committee Mr. J. S. Eby said some prelimi-* nary work had been done and that another meeting will be held Wednes- day evening when they will perfect their plans. There was no report from the Ene tertainment Committee. out Parade Committee Mr. J. F.. Fenstermacher of this committee, reported but one band available on that day on account of a convention at York, all the nearby bands having been hired for that oec- casion. Suggestions were then offered that the date be changed. Mr. P. J. Diet- er, of the G. A. R. said he was of the opinion that the request would be complied with vir. B. W. Brown moved that a committee of two go to Harrisburg Tuesday morning and ascertain if the convention could not be held Sept. 14, just a week later. The committee appointed was Mr. H. C. Schock and Mr. J. G. Metzgar. They went to the Capitol City yes- terday forenoon and succeeded in having the G. A. R. authorities change the date to Sept. 14. | Platform Committee Mr. Clarence Schock reported that he would cheerfully give all the Tum- ber needed for the contruction of a platform in the park as he thought that was about all desired. This met with general approval. There was nothing reported by the | Reception Committee, which is come [posed of fourteen members of the iG. A. R | Dr. Jno. J. Newpher said that at {the last meeting of Otsego Tribe it | had practically decided to hire the i Loysville Band, composed of twenty | six boys, for this occasion. The meeting then adjourned to | meet again on Tuesday evening, | Aug. Sth at 8 o’clock. ——— eee meen | | Was Not Tmplicated The papers hereabouts, the. Bulle tin included, last week made me of a suit against Messrs. Walter IY] fly and Paul Wiser. brought bx Elam Hersh of Rheems. This incokrect as the suit was only a Mr. Wiser and none whatever g Mr. Welfly. e Accompanied the Excu Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sheafy and Mrs. Harry Brown, Rahm and daughter, Mr. Harry Tyson, Mr. Henry 7, Miss Fanny Henny, Mr. | Schroll, accompanied the excursion to Willow Gro Saturday. :
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