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s lust Play Tor Boy Craftsman
To Make This Artistic Book Rack
eY JOHN 1. pouoHENY.
OF JOTN - OOOSTENf'
printed by special arrangement
with the American Boy

(Printed by special arrangement
with the American Boy
MsaaxIne.)
Details Of the adjustable book rack
Your only difficulty In making u will
be In preserving exactly the dlnen.
sions. study the diagram very care
fully and follow II absolutely.
You can get the wood for this
book rack from some old piece OF
furniture in the attic. or buy It for
few cents at lumber yard or
secondhand store.
Begin work by drafting out the
ends OF the pieces from which they
are TO be cut. Draw your lines
carefully with a fine-pointed hard
pencil. The holes near the top OF
the sides need not be fully drawn.
Mark their centers only. Use a
3-s-inch bit in boring each OF the
four holes which form the com
pleted hole.
The curve at the top and sides
is sawed with compass saw and
smoothed with wood chisel and
sandpaper. A compass or coping
saw Is a small wire frame with
saw blades that may be put In
quickly. They are very handy fol
the boy mechanic. One frame and
six blades can be bought for Z
small sum.
To ensure both ends being sim
liar. mark them out from card
board pattern.
In boring the holes have YOU
hardwood piece blocked firmly ant
let II rest upon piece OF pine. Con
tinue to turn the bit until II hal
cut into the pine half inch. Thu
will keep the reverse side OF thu
hole from being broken and Jagged
The sliding part OF the rack Il
shown In Fig. 2. Get piece o.
flooring that has a match on ONT
side and groove on the other
Plane down the groove side ant
make Il like the other. This is Il
ut into a frame made OF groovet
pieces 81 and &c" in Fig. 7. Th'
end "E'' is straight and fits fiusf
against the end of the frame. Figs
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y It<Aladdin's Genll we're suddenly
ts>appear before me and offer me a
choice OF careers, would wave him
away and tell him that am per-
fectly content to remain a motion
picture. actress.
To know that million people
are daily watching your efforts on
a thousand different screens; to feel
that your work is assisting the
troubled and weary to forget the
cares which beset them-what
other career can afford the feeling
OF satisfaction that comes OF these
thoughts?
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WEIGH POUND;
CALIFORNIA
ORANGES

POMONA. Cal. March Am.
other indication OF Mo splendid
orange crop this seaYn Is shown IN
the large number Isl specimens OF
extraordinary frNt being brought
into the chambef of commerce, w.
II. Carpenter brought in twis con.
tanning three ~ the most perfect
washington navels ever seen here,
and the whole/tipped the scales for
3 Ia poundsI
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fects OF the liquor habit. and my
opinion rs formed after careful study
ana a genuine desire to present
something constructive as we'll as
practical believe that even those
who advocate prohibition. but whose
main purpose is to get that which
they believe will give the largest
and best results, will have to con-
cede there is something worth very
serious consideration in what
choose to style the daylight closing
or saloons" ~
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WHO'S WHO ON. THE FILMS

When was three years old my
parents used to dress me up like a
wee little baby and carry me on
and OF the stage. was sort of a
property baby. The first time they
did It the audience laughed. Since
then have always wanted to- make
people laugh. for l think II is the
best tonic In the world.
II played In stock until was
eight years old and then became
member Of Chauncey Olcott's
company, playing child part in
Torrance. My next opportunity to
play child roles was with Maxine
Elliot in Her Own Way. After
ward played with Margaret Hing
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WOMAN BURIED
IN WHITE, AS SHE
DIRECTED

ALLENTOWN. Pa, March L.
The will of Emma Miller. who died
a few days ago, has just been pro-
bated. II had been opened right az
ter her death. and her instructions
were complied with that she have
a white shroud; that her hair be
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plated into two braids. with a part
Ing In the middle. and that she be
buried In a white coffin. wearing
white stockings. but no shoes or
slippers.
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II am successful. 1t means that
occupy warm place In the heart
OF the motion picture public. and
that is the reason / have always
endeavored to do my utmost to re-
tain the good will OF the people
who see me in photo-plays.
have coy little home here in
Jacksonville. Fla, where spend
my winters. and in the summer I
go to New York. Consequently
nothing prevents me from having
as much home life" as anybody.
Yes. l am happy and contented. And
that last. by the way. Is exactly
what success means to me!
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ton and John Drew in His House
in Order.
had seen Victoria Forde In
numberless funny pictures but what
difference when one Is face TO
face with royalty itself. She has
soft brown hair and brown eyes.
is OF medium height, with a slender
graceful figure. and very pretty.
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Queen Victoria! That Is what
they call Victoria Forde. and her
kingdom is Comedy Island. in the
United states OF Filmdom. ] made
the acquaintance OF this little
coincidence, and during our chat
she told me many interesting
things about her work. Here IL
part OF her story:
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Can't BE Regulated

We can't regulate temperance and
morality and virtue into the mind
of the human being Tho mental
combination Is srch that to the pres
ant day there has never been found
snyfhing that could change the
fspnd Oh the thought Of the race ex.
ceDt the principles instiilsd int the
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ELIZABETHTOWN
Masonic Home Awarded Cannon and
Cannon Balls by Congress

Spec'al Cor eSpondence.
Elizabethtown, March s. Congress
has authorized the Secretary of War to
make certain donations of condemned
cannon and cannon balls, as follows:
To the Masonic Home property at Eliz-
abethtown, four brass or bronze can
non, with their carriages and suitable
outfit of cannon balls not needed for
present service; 10 Middletown, two
condemned bronze or brass cannon, with
their carriages and outfit of cannon
balls; for the Grand Army of the Re-
public, Harrisburg. two condemned
bronze or brass cannon, with carriages
and outfit of cannon balls; Grand Army
Post, Mannheim, two cannon; soldiers
burial ground at Terre Hille, two can
non; city of Lebanon, four cannon, and
the G. A. R., two cannon.
Resolutions of coincidence on the
death of DR.. A. C. Treiehler, the first
physician of the Masonic Home, and
". L. Hensel, attorney for the home.
were passed by the guests of the home.
George B. Wilson, first superintend-
ent of the Masonic Home, has been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
DR.. A. C. Treichler.
Wallace Treichler, of Rock Island,
ILL.,, attended the funeral of his father
and returned TO his western home yes
terday.
The Rev. D. w Glass. of Lancaster,
conducted the religious services at the
home yesterday and preached an inter
esting sermon.
The track on the Elizabethtown and
Deodate trolley road has been laid
south of Deodate and the work has
been pushed rapidly, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather.
Attorney Paul Kunkel, of Harris
burg, was on business trip to the
borough recently.
A delegation of citizens of New
Cumberland was here on Saturday aft
ernoon to see demonstration of the
chemical truck by the agent of the
manufacturers.
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MIDDLETOWN
Twenty New Knitting Machines Placed
in the Hosiery Mill

Middletown, March S.-The BODY of
the late Elsie X. Raymond was buried
in the Middletown cemetery this aft
ernoon. Services were held at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Baker,
Berryhill street, Harrisburg.
The Women S Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of the NJ E. church
will meet at the home of Mrs. John A.
Kramer, Emaus street, Thursday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. E. E. Hills delivered an i'm
pressive sermon in the NJ. E. church
yesterday morning to large congre-
cation.
j. P. Rogers has had new moving
picture machine installed in the Realty
theatre.
The School Board and Borough Coun-
ell will meet in regular session this
evening.
William Kohr and assistant, Clar.
ence Wire, replaced the three plate
glass windows broken by robbers ten
days ago for II. P. Young.
Mrs. Maggie Palmer is i'll at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond
Condran, Swatara street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Schaeffer and
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Palmer have re-
turned from York, where they attended
the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Saup.
pee, which took place on Saturday aft.
ernoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Spangler, of Pal.
myra, are spending several days in
town as the guests of relatives.
Twenty new knitting machines were
placed in the hosiery mill on Saturday
William Kohr and helper also placed
some new shafting overhead.
Mrs. Martin Crull and daughter
Miss Laura, have returned home from
several days visit to relatives at
New Cumberland
Harry Mayer spent Saturday at
Maytown.
Miss Ella Zorger, of Altoona, visited
her father, David Zorger, Fisher ave.
nue., for several days last week.
Interesting services were held in the
NJ. E. Sunday school yesterday after.
noon. After the study of the lesson
program on missionary work done in
Africa by the NJ. E. missionaries was
given by Mrs. Ridington.
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MECHANICSBURG
Visiting Ministers Fill Pulpit o
Grace Evangelical Church Yesterday

Special correspondence.
Mechanicsburg, March S.-The pull
pit of Grace Evangelical church was
very ably filed at beth morning and
evening services by visiting ministers
who are attending the Central Pennsyl-
vania Conference of the United Evan
gelical church which is new in session
in Carlisle. The Rev. w. c. Hoch, of
Berwick, preache:, in the morning and
the Rev. b. l.. Moore, of Enole, in the
evening. Mr. Moore is former pastor
OF the Mechanicsburg church.
Communion services were held in the
Methodist church yesterday morning
and evening. A number of members
were received into the church at both
services.
Communion services were held in the
Presbyterian church yesterday morning
and again many were added to the
church membership. In the evening
the Foreign Missionary Society of the
church held its annual Praise Service.
The address of the evening was given
by the Rev. William B. Cooke, of Har-
risourg, who gave very interesting
talk on "Three Years in the Philip
pines.
Communion services and the rite Of
feet washing were held last evening in
the Church of God. A number of new
members were also added to this
church.
At both morning and evening serv-
ices in the First U. b. church new mem
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DAUPHIN
funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Meisenheltel
to Be Held Tomorrow

to Be Held Tomorrow
Special Correspondence
Dauphin, March S.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Meisenhelter, formerly of Dauphin, die
Saturday morning at O'Clock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
morning at l o. clock at her late home.
1nterment will be in the Dauphin ceme-
terry.
Misses Ruth and Esther Shaffer gave
a surprise party at their home on Sat
urday evening in honor of the birth
day anniversary of their mother, Mrs.
Charles Shaffer. Miss Carrie Hoffman,
of Middletown, sang several solos. Re
freshments were served to the Rev. Mr..
and Mrs. r, f. Stirling, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Shaffer, Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Ger
berich, Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis, of
Decatur. Illinois; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Garverich, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f. Will
liams, Mrs. William Rodenhaver, of
Harrisburg; Mrs. W. P. Clark, Mrs. J.
D. NJ. Reed. Miss Margaret Brooks,
Miss Bertha Sellers, Miss Carrie Hoff
ihdh, VI -uiuuietoNHt MISS NdoHi Eocr'
sole, of Roaring Branch; Miss Carrie
Gerberieh, Miss Sabre Clark, Misses
Ruth and Esther Shaffer, Walter
Earnest, William and Donald Shaffer.
Mrs. Edward White, of Johnstown
is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs
Mary Cofrode.
Mrs. W. C. Riffert ana daughter
Mrs. Russell Fenstemaeher, of Harris,
burg, were the guests of Mrs. S. G.
kinter on Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Reed spent several days
with her brother, A. Roy Kinter, Pen.
brook.
The Rev. H. c. Lutz has returned
from Bethlehem, where he attended the
United Evangelical Conference.
Mrs. Jessie Whitman, of Stony Creek
is i'll with grip.
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TOWER CITY
Funeral of Simon Schropp, 7S, Held
Saturday Afternoon

Special Correspondence.
Tower City, March S.-Chanson
Warield of Reinerton, spent few
days with his brother at Cacramento.
The Rev. o. G.. Romig, pastor of the
United Brethren church, spent several
days with his family at Hershey.
A son arrived in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Murray.
Mrs. William Romberger, of Refers,
spent few days with her sister, Mrs.
John Martz.
Miss Belle Boyer, of this place, and
Miss Lottie Reiner, of Muir, visited
relatives at Hegins.
Simon Schroff, a resident Of this
place for the last forty-two years, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
William Campbell, in the east end of
the borough, last week. He was a mem
Iber of the U. M. w. A., Of this place,
and during the Civil war he served a
term of enlistment in Company d, I'D
Regiment, Ohio Volunteers. He was
aged IS years and is survived by one
daughter and several brothers and sis
ters. The funeral was held on Saturday
afternoon, the services being conduct.
ed by the Rev. G. Z. FELTON,, of the
M. E. church.
Mrs. j. Keast, of Philadelphia, is
spending several weeks at this place
the guest of her brother, F. l.. Hawk.
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bers were received. Baptism by sprin-
Killing was administered to a number of
persons at the evening service.
The Rev. l.. NJ. Dice, pastor of Grace
Evangelical church, who is member
off the conference in session in Carlisle,
was home over Sunday and conducted
the services in his church. He brought
with him from conference the Rev. Mr..
Hoch, Rev. Mr.. Moore and the Rev. l..
Dice, the latter is the father of the
pastor. The visiting ministers filed
the pulpit of Grace church.
Yesterday afternoon preaching and
communion services were held in the
Union church, under the auspices of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance. The
Rev. w. H. Worrall, of Harrisburg, had
charge. Miss Cora Smith, of Harris.
burg, a singing evangelist, was pres
ent and gave a message in song.
One of the most interesting meetings
of the Men g Union Bible class was
held yesterday afternoon. Addresses
were made by Judge ]. C. Newcomer, of
Williamsport, and H. w. Shaeffer, of
Lock Haven, both of whom are lay
members of the Evangelical Conference
now in session in Carlisle. Both are
able speakers and their addresses were
full of interest and profit. Resolutions
were adopted backing Governor Brum.
baugh in his fight for the passage of a
county local option bill, and steps were
taken to have as many voters of Me-
chanicsburg and vicinity as possible,
write to our representative in the
Legislature. A committee was appoint
ed to call upon the Governor in person
Mrs. J, T. Kast spent Saturday in
Harrisburg, guest in the home of her
son, M. /. Kast, Bellevue avenue.
Misses Carrie and Annie Longsdorf
were visitors to Harrisburg on Satur.
day.
Mrs. William Miller, of Johnstown
who is visiting her father, DIR. J. A.
Morrette, West Main street, will spend
several days this week with friends in
Littlestown.
Levi Martin spent Saturday in Har
risburg.
Mrs. Sarah Dornbach has returned
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NEW CUMBERLAND
Mrs. Warner, Former Resident of Bor
ough, Dies Suddenly in Baltimore

Special Correspondence.
New Cumberland, March S.-Mrs. II.
ID. Eisenberger, Water street, received
telegram yesterday stating that Mrs.
Florence Warner, wife OF DR.. A. War
ner, of Baltimore, died suddenly Satur.
day evening. Mrs. Warner was a
daughter of the late Jacob Eisenberger.
She spent her girlhood days in New
Cumberland, where she had host of
friends. Her funeral will be held in
Baltimore tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Lee, of Philips.
burg spent several days here with G.
II. Reiff' family.
Russell Kohr, principal of the Oak.
vile schools, was guest of his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. Kohr, over
Sunday.
Miss Henrietta Adams and Miss Lii.
liam Grove, soloists, will sing for the
entertainment of the grammar school
Thursday and Friday evenings.
Clarine Guistwhite spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Wal
ter Baskin, at Fort Hunter.
Mrs. David Keebaugh, who has had
an attack of appen ficitis, is improving
Miss Marjorie McIvor visited Miss
Gross in Harrisburg the past week and
attended an entertainment at Curtin
Heights NJ. E. church, Harrisburg.
Last Thursday wedding took place
at the Church of God parsonage, the
Rev. J. F. Good officiating. The con.
tracing parties were Abram thinner.
man, Of Cumberland county, and Miss
Minnie Cline, of New Cumberland.
Miss Lillian Beach, of Harrisburg
spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss
Miriam Lenhart.
H. A. McCreary, of York, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with his family.
Miss Isabel Gambler, of Harrisburg,
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SUBURBAN
WILLIAMSBURG
Phases of Anthracite Coal Mining to
Be Shown in Moving Pictures

Special Correspondence.
Williamstown. March S.-The ora
torical contest of the junior class of the
High school which was held in the
High school auditorium Thursday even
ing proved treat for the many lovers
of oratory that attended. The prizes,
which were donated by Miss Anna Kohl,
one of the assistants of the High
school, were awarded to Misses Rita
Lesher and Mildred Crook.
Moving pictures showing the differ
ent phases of anthracite coal mining
will be shown in the Academy of Mu-
sic free of charge Friday afternoon
and evening under the auspices of the
Williams Valley Mining Institute. There
will be five reels and the exhibition wiz
be in charge of Charles Enzian, engineer
L. S. Bureau of Mines
Misses Esther Bordorf, Hilda Buck
ley Laura Reigle and Dorothy Acaley.
of Wieoniseo, were guests of Misses
Mae and Marian Batdorf, Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Harry Day, of Harrisburg, Wis
tied R. w. Day and family over Sun
day.
The Parent Teachers Association of
the borough schools has postponed its
meeting from tomorrow evening to
Tuesday, March Is, as the Lyric quar-.
tet will hold its concert in the Acad-
envy of Music tomorrow evening under
the auspices of the hose company
Al Rowe. of Millersburg, was a town
visitor Saturday.
The young folks of the Methodist
Episcopal church rendered an excellent
program in the assembly room Thurs
day afternoon after which delicious
luncheon was served.
Weldon Watkins visited friends al
Pott- lille over Sunday.
The colliery worked four days last
week.
Fred Stoudt, of Shamokin, is visiting
Thomas Bond, Jr.
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LtNGLESTOWN
Miss Kathryn Shriner and Jack Warfel
Married at Johnstown

Special Correspondence.
hnglestown, March S.-The sale of
David Lehman's farming implements
and stock was held on Friday. The
sale was largely attended. Mr.. Leh.
man will move to his new home below
Middletown this spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kreiser an.
nounce the birth of a son.
Misses Ella Good, Edna Hummer
and Elizabeth Graybill will enter the
Millersville State Normal school as stu
dents for the spring term.
Diphtheria has developed in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Reilly Shope, one
of the sons being the victim. The home
is under quarantine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Look, now liv.
ing on the John Kramer farm near
Manada Hill, ON Tuesday purchased
the Rupert, formerly Wolf farm. at
Chamber Hill, and will occupy the
same on or about April /
Miss Nora Hetrick, of near Shells.
vile, spent few days last week as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Look.
Miss Kathryn Shriner, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shriner, was unit.
ed in marriage to Jack Warfel, of near
Pittsburgh, on Saturday, at Johnstown
Miss Shriner is teacher in the public
schools at that place and popular
among the younger set of the com.
munity. Mr.. and Mrs. Warfel will re.
side in Johnstown.
DR.. f. R. Rheim and family. of Har.
rsburg, on Sunday were the guests OF
DR.. c. H. Smith.
Andrew Hetzel, of Steelton, on Sun.
day visited friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd Holland. of
Harrisburg, were weekend guests of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J
F. Hicks.
David Rudy and son, of Penbrook,
on Sunday visited friends here.
The many friends of Hiram Wilt re.
gretted to hear of his death on Satur
day afternoon at his home near Pike.
town. Mr.. Wilt was a former Star
route mail carrier from this place to
Piketown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cassel, OF
HOernerstown, were the recent guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Crum.
John Early and daughter, Miss Bess
of Hainton, spent Sunday as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Feeser.
Miss Hanna Smith, daughter of DR.
c. II. Smith, died yesterday. No fu
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bell, the manager, is arranging prac-
tice games for the dates before the
opening Of the league.
A special bill was passed in Congress
and approved by President Wilson
granting William A. Myers, Of this
place, pension of $50 per month. The
bill was introduced by Frank l.. Der
shem, Congressman of this district.
Harry Canister received two foxes
from Catawissa on Friday. He intends
holding two fox chases soon.
Linn Lightner, freshman at Frank
lin and Marshall College, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. o. Lightner, in this place.
Alton Lick, sophomore at Franklin
and Marshall College, spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Simon Lick, in this place.
Miss Lillian Wilson, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Dissing-
er, in this place.
Miss Stella Nc cMurtrie is visiting her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Thomas, at New Bloomfield.
Mrs. W. J. Hornberger and son, Law
renee, spent Friday visiting her daugh-
ter, Mary, at Germantown.
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TEACHERS MEET SATURDAY
Fifth Day Of Annual Institute Con
venes at Central High

The fifth day of the nineteenth An.
nual Teachers Institute will be held in
the auditorium of Central High school
Saturday morning and afternoon, March
IL. The program for the day follows:i
Morning Session-Music, Prof E. G.
Rose, director; devotional exercises
the Rev. George F. Schaum; "The De-
velopment of the Novel," DR.. Troop;
recess; music; ''Bible Reading in the
Public Schools" DR.. Schaeffer; an
nouncements.
Afternoon Session-Music; :" Mac
BETH" DR.. Troop; recess; music;
" Moral Training, Dr. Schaeffer; an
nual business meeting; adjournment.
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from visit to her sister, Mrs. Rine-
smith, in Carlisle.
Mrs. Mary Givler and daughter, Mrs.
j. T. Lamb, are visiting another daugh-
ter of Mrs. Givler, Mrs. Lau, in Ian
caster.
Mrs. L. NJ. Bricker and daughter,
Miss Irene, spent Saturday in Harris
burg.
Miss Platt, of Lewistown, is a guest
of the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Shipe,
South Washington street.