, 1935 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 193% Tour... Ice Mine THE MOUNT JOY BULLETIN, MOUNT JOY, LANCASTER CO., PA. PENNA. DEPT. OF HIGHWAYS ER N Travelers who journey into north-central Pennsylvania via Williamsport and Lock Haven enroute to inspect the Coudersport Ice Mine, will be rewarded with a view of this delightful spot in Pine Creek Valley on Route 220, near Jersey. Shore. This is the twenty-second of a series of articles prepared under the direction of Warren Van Dyke, Sec- retary of Highways, to stimulate in- terest in the recreational and educa- tional advantages of motor tours within the State. Today's story has to do with the north-central coun- ties, including the city of Williams- port, and explains the geological phenomena known as ice mines, best observed near Coudersport. | Torrid summer days are necessary for fullest enjoyment of one of the least known and most unusual of Pennsylvania’s myriad natural won- ders—mounting mercury only add- ing to the delights of the visit. War- ren Van Dyke, Secretary of High- ways, gives this hot-weather tip in calling the attention of motorists to the Ice Mine just east of Couders- | port on Route 6 in Potter County. Although geologists describe the | phenomena as “neither mysterious | nor artificial,” visitors will find a definite fascination in contemplating | this 40-foot pit, floored with solid | ice and festooned with icicles even | on the hottest day. This sight alone is well worth the drive, but it is not the only attraction to lure tourists into north-central counties. The Ole Bull State Forest Monu- ment, treated previously in this ser- ies, is nearby and travelers who journey from Wellsboro over Route 660 may inspect the many attract- ions of the Leonard Harrison State Forest Park, covering more than 120 acres in one of the most densely wooded areas within the borders of the State. A pleasant pause in the trip may be made at Williamsport, county seat of Lycoming County and larg- est city in the section, or travelers may journey via Route 120 from Lock Haven through Renovo to Em- porium, crossing the famous Alle- gheny Plateau region driving most of the way through State forest land. Scientists have a ready explana- tion for the ways of Nature which confound the layman as he consid- ers the Ice Mine. They explain that technically it is neither mine or cave, but a vertical shaft about eight feet wide, ten feet long and forty feet deep sunk many years ago in a vain search for metals. Failing to strike the hoped-for bonanza, operators abandoned the Milton M. Leib (From page one) state. A constant reader sessed of an unusually memory, he was widely on many subjects. Readers of this paper will re- call articles written by him and appearing in these columns in which he gave an interesting ac- count of what he remembered of the connection of this town with the Civil War. Although a young child at the time he retained a vivid recollection of what occured here in the 60's. Mr. Leib retired three years ago from the advertising publicity busi- ness with which he was connected for many years, because of ill health and has been a semi-invalid since that time. Throughout his life he was'inter= ested in everything pertaining to the civic life of his native town and as various fraternal and so- cial organizations came into being, allied himself with many of them and continued his connection with them until his death. Mr. Leib was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of the Golden Eagle and the Sr. O. N. A. M,, of Mount Joy. He was secretary of the Mount Joy Board of Health for nineteen years, and was a former and pos- retentive informed registrar of the Bureau of Vital Statistics, State Department of Health, for the Mount Joy dis- trict. He also was secretary and manager of the Mount Joy Hall Association, was a charter mem- ber of the Richland club, vice president of the Henry Eberle Cemetery association, and one of the oldest members of the Friend- ship Fire company No. 1. Surviving him are his wife, Ida I'more use for a natural refrigerator Aller Leib, a son, J. Harold Leib, diggings and shortly thereafter ice appeared, to the great delight of the then current owner, who according to tales of the neighborhood, had than a useless pit. The prosaic technical explanation is that the geological structure of the hillside near which the pit is lo- cated, is responsible for the entire phenomena. This hillside is a mass of loose slabs and blocks of rock broken by. forest action from ledges higher in the mountain. Air pock- ets abound in the crevices and the action of air from the outside in these pockets causes the unusual happenings. During winter months air from the outside filters into these crevices chilling the rock in passing to a point far below freezing. This ac- tion continues until spring when the circulation is reversed and air com- ing out from the pockets passes again over these rocks, chilled ky this time to an abnormally low tem- perature, and emerges principally through the mouth of the shaft. Meanwhile, surface water and melt- ing snow entering the top of the shaft freezes either in icicles or in a solid mass on the bottom of the pit. The cold air preserves this ice us- ually until late September when the circulation slackens and melting be- gins. However, winters of extraor- dinary severity sometimes cause a condition which preserves the ice as late as the following November. Although the Coudersport “mine” is perhaps the most extensive of these displays, others are to be found in the State. About two miles from the mouth of the Great Trough Creek in Huntingdon County, there is a small cavity marked with a sign near a picnic ground on State forest land, where ice forms and some- times remains all summer. Near Troutville, in Clearfield County, ice is reported to form in an abandoned coal mine; and in several other lo- cations ice, chargeable to s nilar conditions, is found just under the surface of the ground. These dis- coveries are reported in the vicini- ties of Farrendsville and McElhat- tan, Clinton County, and Abbott, in Potter County. The Leonard Harrison State For- est Park lies a short distance east ot the old Black Forest, one of the of Philadelphia, and two sisters, | Mrs. J. B. Hipple, Kansas City, Kan, and Mrs. J. E. Hoffer, Mount Joy. Services will be held atthe home Wednesday at 2:30 P. M,, E. S. T, with interment in the Henry Eb- erie cemetery. Harry S. Newcomer (From page 1) Company. Subsequently he was em- ployed by the Union National Mt. Joy Bank, Mount Joy. In January 1895 he engaged in the hardware business and developed one of the largest and most progressive hard- ware businesses in Lancaster Coun- ty. This business was incorporated in 1934 and Mr. Newcomer became ! its president in which capacity he served until his death. He was also the president of the nion National Mount Joy Bank, the president of the Mount Joy Farmers’ Dairy Company since its organization sev- eral years ago and president of the Henry Eberly Cemetery Association. He was past-president of the East- ern Implement Dealers’ Association, and also past-president of the Penn- sylvania and Atlantic Seaboard Hardware Association. Mr. Newcomer was an active eld- er in the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Joy of which he had been a member for over thirty-five years. He served as superintendent of the | Sunday School for over thirty years. He was a charter member of the Mount Joy Rotary Club and served as one of its presidents. He was born in Rapho township, a son of Mrs. Anna Snyder Newcomer and the late Christian Newcomer. He is survived by his widow Ella Viola (Lola) Strickler Newcomer, by his mother, Mrs. Anna Snyder Newcomer; three children: Clar- ence of Mount Joy; Emily, the wife wildest and grandest sylvan settings in the State. The tract, famed for its great stands of original white pine and hemlock, was given to the State for recreational purposes by Leonard Harrison of Wellsboro. Former Governor William A. Stone, one of the early and ardent advo- cates of forest conservation, occu- pied a beautiful bungalow beside picturesque Pine Creek near this site for many years. Williamsport, the Lycoming Coun- ty metropolis, dates from pre-Revo- lutionary Days, settlers having been there many years before a new county was carved from this terri- tory in 1795. The settlement had the normal small-town growth un- til 1840 when lumbering attracted the attention of business leaders. The next twenty years saw it grow into the greatest lumber city in the Union, and records show that about 1880 as many as 300,000,000 feet of lumber went through the boom in a single year. However, success did not turn the heads of these sound-thinking busi- ness men and seeing the troubles ahead for any city which concen- trated its endeavor in only one in- dustry, expansion was undertaken. Within a few years new enterprises appeared and today Williamsport is one of the leading industrial cities in the State. Midway between the an- thracite and bituminous coal fields and served by three great railroads, the city’s 46,000 should enjoy envi- able security of employment. Improved highways have meant much to Williamsport because of its location midway between the Na- tion’s Capitol in Washington and Niagara Falls, one of the wonders of the world. These chief points of in- terest in the United States are link- ed by Route 111 which passes thru Williamsport and many travelers break the journey with a stop there. Recreational and scenic possibilities of the community are almost un- limited and visitors have carried tales of its delights home to every corner of the Nation. Detailed information regarding tours to this or other sections of the State may be had without charge by addressing the Bureau of Publicity and Information, Room 312, Depart- ment of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. of Henry R. Eby, of Pittsburgh; and Anna Virginia, the wife of Edward R. Lane, of Flushing, Long Island, |N. Y.; and four grand children. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters. Norman S. and Christian S. both of Mount Joy R. D.; Elizabeth the wife of Henry Miller, Elizabethtown, R. D.; Sam- uel S., of Kane; and Phares S. of Lititz. Private funeral services were held at his late home on Monday after- noon at 2:00 o'clock, followed by public services in The First Presby- terian Church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. C. B. Segelken, D. D., pastor of the local Presbyterian Church was the officiating clergyman assisted by Bishop Henry Lutz of the Mennonite Church. The interment was made in the Henry Eberly cemetery. The following persons represent- ing the different organizations with which Mr. Newcomer had been af- filliated, acted as honorary pallbear- ers: Messrs. Clarence Schock, Frank B. Walter, William Coventry, John B. Nissley, E. S. Gerberich, Henry S. Eby, John Roland and the Rev. George A. Kercher. The active pall- bearers were: Messrs. Isaiah Sump- man, Andrew Felker, Christ Weid- man, Eli Ament, Albert L. Myers, and Roy Zink employees of the H. S. Newcomer & Son Inc. The em- ployees of the H. S. Newcomer & Son Inc., attended the service in a body, as did also the officers and the employees of the Union National Mount Joy Bank, The First Nation- al Bank and Trust Company and the Mount Joy Farmers’ Dairy Com- pany. Relatives and friends gathered from far and near to pay their last respects to this relative, neighbor and friend, who had been so active and whose presence and counsel had meant so much to the business, the civic and the religious life of the community for so many years. P. P. & L. CO. ANNOUNCES ANOTHER REDUCTION IN ELECTRIC SERVICE The Pennsylvania Power & Light Company has just announced an- other reduction in rates, cffective with the bills rendered after Oc- tober 1st. totalling $1,500,000 ann- ually. While this announcement comes as good news to the many thousand users of electricity, con- siderable interest will also be at- tached to the fact that the new rate schedule which eliminates the former room charge, is greatly sim- plified in form and easier under- stood. The new rate also reduces the charge in the first block one cent per kilowatt-hour and also makes it very easy to visualize the lower cost which follows increased consumption, This is the third rate reduction benefitting the customers which the Company has made during the “depression.” A rate reduction, with a saving to the customers in excess of $1,500,000 was made, eff- ective January 1st, 1931. This was followed by another reduction with a saving to the customers in ex- cess of $700,000, effective April 20, 1933. The third reduction, just an- nounced, effective as of October 1st, 1935, makes a total annual saving to the electric consumers, since January 1st, 1931, in excess of $4,000,000 per year. The new rate schedule provides for a minimum charge of $1.00 per month which will also include 11 kilowatt-hours of electric service. For the next block of 46 kilowatt- hours, the charge is 6%2 cents per kilowatt hour; for the next block of 70 kilowatt-hours the rate is 3 cents per kilowatt-hour; for the next block of 130 kilowatt-hours, 2 cents per kilowatt-hour and a charge. of 1% cents per kilowatt- hour for all in excess of 257 kilo- watt-hours. The new commercial rate reduces the charge from 7% cents per kilo- watt-hour to 7 cents and with a new optional “demand meter” rate for commercial customers who have loads demand. The new rate schedule isthe re- sult of intensive research extend- ing over a considerable period, and conferences with the Public Ser- vice Commission of Pennsylvania. Customers of the Company will find that the cost of operating el- ectric lights or any of the electri- cally-operated household devices will be lower than ever before, according to the announcement of the Company, while the ease with which customers can now visu- alize lower rates that increased use of electricity brings will doubt- permit a greater use of the appliances. IRONVILLE Miss Miriam Heagy entered Juni- ata College at Huntingdon, Penna., will take a two year less where she course. Miss Ruth W. Kauffman attended a week end camp at Kepler's Lodge, Penna., conducted by the Lancaster county Sunday School Association. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Boyer of Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cleon D. Staley. Messrs. Benj. Weaver, Daniel Mc- Cune, Ephraim Fornoff, John Fox & John Fox. Jr. motored to Philadel- phia to see the Detroit and Athletics’ play a double-header. The Ironville U. B. C. E. elected the following officers for the coming conference year: President for three month, Loriane Kauffman; Presi- dent for three month, Elizabeth Fornoff; Secretary, Violet Moore; Assistant Secretary, Charlotte For- noff: Chorister, Ruth W. Kauffman; Assistant Chorister, Reba R. Rettew; Pianist, Hazel Fornoff; Treasurer, J. D. Kauffman. Mildred Mummaw, one daughter of Mr. and Mummaw is seriously ill. Edward Staley, well known local resident this week observed his 71 birthday. He received the congrat- ulations of his many friends and neighbors in the village. Except for impaired eyesight Mr. Staley, a former Columbia mill worker is enjoying good health. In recent years his eyes developed a cataract, an operation for its remov- al left the sight greatly weakened and Mr. Staley now can scarcely see sufficiently to get around alone. ee eel Ere ALL STARS LOOK GOOD Holding two practice sessions this week, the “All - Mount Joy” Grid team looks as though they will go places this year. The line averages 175 lbs. while the backfield average 180 lbs. There will be another practice drill on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock on the High School field. The year Mrs. Guy team will carry insurance this year. in excess of 5 kilowatts of |’ BAINBRIDGE Jimmie Hall spent the past week in Philadelphia as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schellaman. Harold Stokes of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Frank Stokes, of Loysville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Stokes on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raphael and son, Joseph of Riverside, N. J., spent the week end as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Libhart. CLASSIFIED MAN WANTED for Rawleigh Route of 800 families. Write today. Rawleigh, Dept. PNI-357-SA, Ches- ter, Pa. sep.11-1t-p FOR SALE—Spotted Pony, Wag- on, Harness and Saddle. Apply to 105 N. Barbara St., Mt. Joy. sep.11-1t-p CHOICE BUILDING LOT FOR SA onegal Springs Read, corner lo A irable. Ap- ply to Elmer Strickler, 3 a. jly-31-tf FOR SALE—Slightly used Majes- tic Range with Warming Closet. Will sell reasonable. Apply to Henry T. Becker, R. 2, Mount Joy. sep.4-2t-p «LOR SALE OR RENT—Possession known as 145 N. Mar- Q Pa. Frame Dwelling, py Etc. V. D. Kling, Intercourse fug.28-5t AN ENTIRE ORCHARD OF PEACHES—I recently purchased in Perry Co., will be sold from my residence on Columbia Avenue, op- posite New Standard, Mt. Joy, be- ginning Sept. 3. E. H. Zercher. aug.28-3t-p FOR SALE—Home-raised Water- melons and Cantaloupes on the riv- er road at Susquehanna Inn by James Bachman. aug.21-4t-p FINE HOME FOR SALE—A very substantial well built and modern dwelling on West Donegal Street, Mt. Joy, all conveniences, excellent heat system. All in good repair. Va- cant now. Price a trifle over half the cost of erection. No. 452. Jno. E. Schroll, Mt. Joy. Phone 41J. gto Finishing by mail to all the U. S." Agar next roll of films de- veloped and quality prints 29 cents (coin) Photo Ser- vice, 408 Market St., IT p BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOME —Very modern in every way, seven rooms, enclosed French porch, heat and electric, 2-car garage, 2 poultry houses, 6 acres land, some woodland. Priced to sell. No. 453. Jno. E. Schroll, Mount Joy. Phone 41J. TO BE SOLD—A nice home corn- er Marietta and Lumber streets, Mt. Joy, 7-room Frame House with all conveniences, Frame Stable, large lot, possession almost any time. Price according to the times. Call or phone Jno. E. Schroll, Mt. Joy. tf HENRY S. SHIRK IS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CO. TREASURER Blue Ball Banker Heeds Party's Call To Duty To Run For Nomination Sought by his party to be the reg- ular Republican candidate for the nomination of County Treasurer, Henry S. Shirk, Banker, of Blue Ball, has heeded the call of his party to duty. Mr. Shirk’s candidacy brings to mind the need for sound judgment which the office to which he aspires requires, and those who know him intimately realize that his party has endeavored to give the people of Lancaster county the highest type of candidate for the conduct of the financial office of the county. An experience of more than twen- ty-nine years in one of the county’s leading rural banking institutions has enabled Mr. Shirk to acquire knowledge which will be very val- uable to the county. Without pretense he is straight- forward in his dealings and of irre- proachable character. He taught school for twenty years before he began his banking career at the Blue Ball National Bank on November 5, 1906, and he is one in whom the citizens of the whole county can place their confidence. sep.11-1t VOTERS In the September Primary elec- tion you will vote for candidates for many political offices. One of the most important of these is that of Sheriff. It is your privilege and civic duty to study the candidates, weigh their qualifications, and from this analysis to judge their abilities for rendering honest, public service. I present myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff for Lancaster County, on the Republican ticket. This office, above all others, requires a man whose interests are in the of- fice itself and in the discharge of its duties rather than in its political ramifications. Upon the proper dis- charge of the duties of this office the peace and happiness of the county depends. The apprehension of crim- inals, the protection of lie and prop- erty—these duties are it to be in- trusted to one unint ted or un- trained. position which uth and vigour, able an meet the exi- gencies le. My interest in the offi iff is sincere; my only de: serve the citizens of Lanc nty. During my six years’ s s Deputy the work of the S office has been my only inte It has been to me what youf™ job is to you. I have learned its many duties and have become thoroughly familiar with its routine. I am a Republican, not by profession, but faith..... a firm ad- herent to the principles of the Re- publican Party. If you believe in my principles and appreciate my work during the past six years as deputy; I will be pleased to have your support at the See me Baby Ducklings and Also big market and a Thursday Night at 7 G. K. WAGNER, Auctior Write or phone Elizabethtq i 920R13 Route 2. may-15%tf PUBLIC SALE —o0f— REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1935 \. Will he sold at public sale on the premises:on New Street in the Boro wht: Joy, the following de- areal estate: 3 LOT OF GROUND #50 feet on New Street and extendj depth 286 feet more or less on! Fast by an Alley, on the Alley and on the West fer’'s Greenhouses. ements thereon erect- 2 and 2 South by! by Beany The i ed consisty oa 2 CAR GAR Story FR with Summ Attached. fd > and STABLE i located, has and ample as gas, electric lights and heat. ons wishing to view same prior td; of sale will please call on the premises. Sale to commence/a#2 P. M. stand- ard time, terms madg Known by C. S. Frank, Auct. GEO. BAUGHMAN Estate sep.4-3t ETRE FOR REAL GOOD PRINTING TRY The BULLETIN AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE fruit trees, shade trees. coming primary election Tuesday, September 17. 1935. sep.11-1t BENJAMIN H. STAHL ks PUBLIC SALE Vis of VAREAL ESTATE 5 and PE : ONAL PROPERTY , SEPTEMBER 28, 1935 igned will sell at pub- premises, on Frank Joy, Pa., the follow- SATURD/ The und lic sale ing to wit: A LOBOF GROUND Situate as described on which is a 2} i: Story FRAME HPUSE with [i This excellent location all convenience$§ property has ari and is in good Any person wishing to view s@ne prior to day of 3M on the premises the First Also at the same and place the following property: Birds Eye Maple B@l Room Suite, Bedstead, Dining Rbom Suite, 3- piece Parlor Suite, Vitrola, Tables, Chairs, Rockers, Refrigerator, Chest, Large Antique Mir Standard Sewing Machine, El@tric Table Lamp, Eureka Electy Sweeper, t Range, Gas is, Pictures, mbroidery Electric Iron, Columbia Stove, Clocks, Foot-sto Bedding, New Quilts, Work Needle Point Wo Linens, Silverware, Dishes, Cooling Uten- sils, Brussel Carpet 9x15§t., Brus- sel Carpet 11x15 ft, B ft, Brussel Brussel Rug 6x10 ft.,, He 6x6 ft., 14 yds. Stair Carpet, Sale to commence at 1: Real Estate to be sold at Terms made known by C. S. Frank, Auct. Zeller & Moyer, Clks. Martin Harnish, Atty. M. N. STAU The BULLETIN ON'T put the waffle iron h up on a cupboard shelf durin the summer months, for there MINUTE MAKE-UPS By V.V. the makings a greem veg table salad tor, your mind to have a waffle desse! Serve the vegetable salad witl bran muffins as a first cours Then wind up the meal triump! antly with summer dessert waflles,) topped with ice crcam and a fruit] sauce — raspberries or any oth fruit in season. Summer Dessart Waffles 21, cups sifted cake flour; 2 teaspoons double-acting bakin, powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 egg yolks, well beaten; 1% cups milk; 2/3 cup melted 1 : p One of the new modes in nail pol- | 1/0 Diy re butter: 2 e ish is to use red liquid enamel only Sift flour once, measure, ad on the tip of the nail, leaving the rest of the nail its natural color. The very deep shades of red, some- times gold or silver for evening, even green in the new peacock tone, baking powder and sugar, and si again. Combine e¢gg yolks, mil and butter; beating until smooth. whites. Bake in hot waffle iro Cool waffle: Serve a mound ae gol. vanilla ice each sectiol Copyright by Public Ledger, Ine. ce cream on 8 WXU Service, © id of waffle and cover with crush ms sites sweetened fruit or sauce.” M five or six 4-section waffles. Ri maining waffles mar be served col with any fruit sauce poured OV them, You can get all the news of this locality for less than three cents a week through The Bulletin. Empty sockets. breed eyestrain Se250l has started and once miore his eyes will be cal- led upon for concentrated work of.all kinds. If he seems _} _ reluctant to do his homework, the fault may lie in the seeing conditions in your home, for poor lighting makes any kind of a seeing task more difficult and increases eyestrain and fatigue which, in time, may result in de- fective vision. Follow these rules of Safe Seeing and be sure that his school work won’t be impaired by his eyes. Have his eyes examined by a competent éye physician for any possible defects and be sure that yotir home has enough I. E. S. portable lamps and approved tures equipped with Mazda bulbs of sufficient sure Safe-Seeing conditions. Pennsylvania Power & Light Company And Your Appliance Retailer are typical of scores we've made from Goodyear All-Wea i r Tires on the cars of your friends and neighbors—after being driven for ré&ord mileages! 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