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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
ELDERS AND DEACoNs CHOSEN

Hummelstown, Pa, Jan. 10. - On
Sunday the Reformed Sunday school
held its election for the coming year
with the following results: Superin-
tendent, Frank ]. Schaffner; assistant,
David c. Rhoads; secretary. J. L. Kill
mer; assistant, Norman Helff; treas
urer. William Meyer; librarian, Wal
ter Baker; assistant, John Greena-
walt: pianist, Miss Grace Schaffner:
assistants, Misses Miriam Wagner and
Esta Kilmer: managers. D. c. Rhoads,
William II. Longenecker, John Green
await, Miss Esta Kilmer. Miss Grace
Schaffner. and Mrs. ]. Urban kilmer.
At the congregational meeting the
church elected Frank ]. Schaffner and
William II. Meyer as elders, and j.
L. Kilmer, Harry Cassel and Newton
Gordon, deacons
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
ENTERTAIN MITE SOCIETY

Dauphin, Pa. Jan. 10. - Last eve
ming the Mite Society of the Presby-
terian Church was entertained by Mr.
and Mrs. Freeman e. Gerberich, at
their home in Erie street. After the
regular business meeting, social
time and refreshments were enjoyed
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Shaffer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Greenawalt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Heck. Mrs. Geo.
Gilday, Mrs. George Heck, Mrs. j. ID.
NJ. Reed. Mrs. Harry Reed. Mrs. Har-
vey {. Forney, Mrs. William Lyter.
Miss Margaret Brooks, Miss Bessie
Poffenberger. of Sunbury, Esther
Shaffer, Miss Anna Houck, Anna
Houck. Anna NJ. Webner, Russell Reed.
Paul Gilday, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
c. Gerberich.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
Final Arguments in
S-Hour Law Heard Today

Washington, Jan. 10. = Final argu-
ments in the Adamson Act test case
were heard by the Supreme Court to-
day. With the closing address in be-
half of the government by Frank
Hagerman, of Kansas City, Mo-, spe-
cial assistant to the attorney general,
the case was to be submitted to the
court. The conclusion, it was expected
would be reached after / o'clock.
a decision is expected within few
weeks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. MCoNKEY

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie w. Nc
Conkey, widow of Major Elbridge Nc
Conkey, was held yesterday afternoon.
After a brief prayer service at the
home, 209 South Front street, the
body was taken to the st. Stephens
Episcopal Church where further SER
vices were held. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Rollin A. Saw
yer. rector of st. stephens. assisted
by the Rev. Charles e. Berghaus. of
Ridgefield Park, n. j., a nephew of
Mrs. McConkey. Out-of-town rela-
tives who attended the services were
Mrs. ]. Lancaster Hepplier, of Read
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
LENoYNE LEAGUE TO MEET

Lemoyne, Pa, Jan. 10.-Every resi-
dent of the town who is interested in
the further development of civic bet
terment is requested to attend a meet
ing of the Lemoyne Municipal League
in the High School Auditorium to-
morrow evening. The League will be
reorganized at this meeting for the
coming year. Many projects of inter-
est 10 the general public will be
launched at this meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
STEER Runs WILD

Marysville. Pa. Jan. 10. Some
excitement was caused here yesterday
when a steer belonging to James w.
Benfer, a butcher. ran through the
streets and the railroad yards, knock
ing three persons down in its wild
career. The animal was brought in
from the farm of William Albright
recently and was lodged in Benfer's
stable YESTERDAY
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
rue REv MIR. WARD spEAks

The Rev. b. NJ. Ward pastor of Capt.
tai Street Presbyterian Church, spoke
last night at the evangelistic services
Rev DIR. A. j. Greene conducted the
song service preceding the sermon. A
special children's service was held yes
terday afternoon. at o'clock The
Rev. w. Ii. Gaines, of Asbury Methodist
Church, spoke.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
AsHMEN TO WORK UPTOWN

In response to numerous complaints
from residents in the West End DIR. j.
NJ. ]. Raunick. city health officer. an
wagons making garbage and ash col
lections will be sent TO the district
north of Maclay street tomorrow
morning. while other wagons will COM
lions. More than thirty wagons are
out now, and will be on schedule again
by Monday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
MRS. sALLIE T.. CHESTER

Mrs. Sallie E. Chester. 76 years old,
died this morning. Private funeral
services will be held from Fackler's
undertaking parlors at 1914 Derry
street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Rev. George Edward Hawes, of
the Market Square Presbyterian
Church, will have charge of the SER
vices. Burial will be made in the
East Harrisburg cemetery. Mrs. Ches-
ter is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Shamberger and Mrs. Mabel Fisher
and one son Frank Chester all of this
citV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
CONFER ON POOR REQUEST

No action was taken to-day by the
county commissioners relative to the
request of the poor directors for $75,-
O0O for maintenance and improve
ments in 1917 and the matter will
likely be threshed out at a conference
of the two boards Friday. The requisi-
ton is $4,000 above last years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
Deaths and Funerals
MRS. ELIZA NELSON

yesterday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Rowser 1856 Cumberland street.
Funeral services will be held at the
noon, at o'clock. The Rev. Walker
TolIiver will have charge of the SER
vices. Burial will be made in the Lin
coin Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
NEIGHBORS BUILD S-ROOM
HOUSE IN IL HOURS

Warren. Pa, Jan. 9. - The building
of an eight-room house in twelve
hours was the feat accomplished yes
terday by thirty neighbors of Charles
Thomas, a farmer, who, with his wife
and ten children, was made homeless
by fire the day before Christmas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
MRS. IDA DUFFIE

Funeral service for Mrs Ida Duffie,
wLo died at the Harrisburg hospital
were held at the undertaking parlors
of S. S. Speese this afternoon at 1890
o'clock. The Rev. e. Luther Cum
ningham, pastor of the st. Paul's Bap-
tist church officiated. Burial was
made in the Lincoln Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
CIVIC CLUB MEETING

MarysVille. Pa. Jan. 10. - a meet
ing of the. Marysville Civic Club was
held last evening at the home of Mrs.
John aAshenfelter, Chestnut street. Re
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. Pearl Nipple, when officers will
be elected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
Orphan Home Orchestra
Receives Gift of $500

Carlisle, Pa. Jan. 10. - Claude
NJ. Stauffer. of Carlisle. director of
music at the Loysville Orphans Home
to-day announced the receipt of a
gift of $500 from II. NJ. Buehler of
Baltimore, Md, for the purchase OF
new instruments for the recently
formed girls orchestra at that institu-
tion
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
MAY ESTABLISH SCHOOL
FOR DEFICIENT CHILDREN

Announcement was made to-day that
a number of osteopathic physicians are
discussing plans to establish near this
city an institution for the treatment of
mentally deficient and incorrigible
children by osteopathy.
DIR. II. NJ. Vastine, of 109 Locust
street, is one of the physicians inter
ested in the movement, as he has spe-
cialized in that class of patients.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
BOUGHT DEwAIlT PROPERTY

New Cumberland, Pa. Jan. 10. =
William Sloat of York county has pur-
chased the Dewait property at Fourth
and Water streets. This includes all
the property from the old Hotel Cum
berland to Fourth street. Tie borough
council has granted Mr.. Sloat permis-
sion to put in q siding.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
HUNTING FOR INJURED MAN

Lewistown, Pa, Jan. 10. - Chief
of Police Mckinley of Burnham, is
looking for a man who according TO
information made TO him. was as
saulted in a fight at the Last Chance
Hotei' in that borough on Saturday
night. in a fight that led to the raid
ing of that place on Sunday afternoon.
No trace of the man can be found.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
TROOPER DIES OF PNEUMONIA

FL Paso, Texas. Jan. 9.-Raymond
II. KunZ, of Company f. Thirteenth
Pennsylvania Infantry. died of pneu-
monia last night at the Fort Bliss hos
pital. He enlisted at Scranton, Pa.
Strict orders have been issued to all
commands for the men to keep their
tents open a specified time daily on
the theory that pneumonia is more
commonly due to breathing foul air
than to exposure.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
SOCIAL WORKERS MEET

The Social Workers Club met last
evening at the Associated Aids head
quarters. Enlargement of scope was
discussed. The cooperation of the
club in the community work at the
Shimmell school was requested.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10

yesterday at her home, 1918 North
Cameron street. She had been
resident of that section for over so
years. She is survived by one daugh-
ter and two sons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
PENBRook MINISTER TO ASSIST

New Cumberland, Pa, Jan. 10. -
The Rev. J. c. Forncrook of Pen
brook. will preach in the Church of
God on Thursday evening January 10
and assist with the revival services.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
WILLIAM L. VANCANIP

William L. VanCamp, SO years old,
died suddenly last evening at his
home, 551 Curtin street. He was en-
ployed by the Pennsylvania Milk Pro-
ducts Company as salesman. He
formerly conducted a grocery store
at Sixth and Boyd streets and was well
known in business circles. Mr.. Van
Camp complained of feeling i'll early
in the evening. About 10 o'clock
when he went to the bathroom, Mrs.
VanCamp heard him fall to the floor.
Death was instantaneous. Funeral
arrangements have not as yet been
completed.
MRS. MARY KUHNE
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
ARCANUNI LOSSES $4,000

New York, Jan. 10. - The report
of the supreme secretary of the Royal
Arcanum shows that on January /, the
order had 206.359 members in the
United States, decrease of $4,000
since July !, 1916.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
WILL FIX MILL RATE

. Camp Hill. Pa, Jan. 10.-Council
will hold its regular monthly meeting
tomorrow evening. Tie mill rate for
the year will be fixed at this meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
CHICKEN SUPPER FOR FUREMEN

West Fairview, Pa. Jan. 10. - The
Methodist Episcopal Church of this
place, will hold chicken and noodle
soup supper in tie Good Will Fire
house tomorrow evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
METHODIST MINISTER I'LL

Camp Hill. Pc, Jan. 10. - The
Rev. w. II. Hartsock, pastor of the
Methodist Church is seriously i'll at
the parsonage in Market street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10

ing; Mrs. V. Hummel Berghaus, of
Ridgefield Park, n. j.; Mrs. Thomas
Coerr, of st. Paul, and Miss Vivian
Mercer of St Paul
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
PLAN BANQUET

Members of the 1914 Firemen's
Union will hold their annual banquet
on the night of February 8, Howard o.
Holstein, president, announced to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE re-
moves cause. There is only one "Bromo
Quinine." Il. w. GROVES signature
on box, 25c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10

MRS. MARY KUHNE
Mrs. Mary Kuhne, 80 years old, died
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-10
THE NEW STORE OF VIM. sTROUsE
Real Values at the fIew Stores Sale

When you see the workmanship a
quality of the Adler Rochester clotl
and Wesco Fifteens we have reduced
per cent during January, you will hs
more confidence than ever in The N
Stores merchandising policy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
XMAS MESSAGE is
GIVEN BY PASTOR
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Little Glrl-Virginia NickersOn.
Sculptor-Arthur Blankenship.
Mlller-A G. Rabenstein
Following this presentation of the
white gift idea the classes of the
school made their gifts of substance.
food. clothing, money for the county
detention home, the poor of the city
the Armenian and Syrian relief, the
army Y. NJ. c. A. and other objects.
Then came the pledged gifts of SER
vice TO rthe new year. These were
checked off in little booklets furnish
ed for the purpose, Lastly opportun.
ity was afforded by the pastor to
make gifts of self. 1t was pointed out
that the supreme gift of God was a
Saviour and the supreme gift of man
was himself to Christ. There were
several responses to the invitotion.
Next Sunday evening the choir, as.
sisted by Miss Oledine Wood. Miss
Vera Ham, Samuel Raymond ant
Louis Kastler will give its annual
Christmas musical program
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
ANNOUNCE PLANS
FOR ROAD CAMPAIGN

Springfield. Dec. 24.--Plans for the
improvement of Illinois highways
under the $60,000,000 bond issue pro.
ject, as decided at a recent meeting
here of officials of the Illinois High
way Improvement Association and
Gov. Frank O. Lowden, have been an
nounced by s. e. Brldt, superintend.
ent Of the division of highways OF
the department of public works and
buildings. Actual work on the con
struction of the roads. should the
bond issue pass. will be delayed until
after the war Mr., Bradt said, in ac-
cordance with the desire OF the gov
ernor. The postponement Is taken
as war measure TO help the govern
ment in its war plans, he says. How.
ever. the delay in the work. will not
in any way effect the campaign to be
conducted in behalf of the passage
of the bond issue, he declares.
1T was stated at this recent meet.
ing that the question is being raised
by some of our patriotic citizens as
to the ACCESSIBILITY OF conducting a
campaign in favor of this SGC 200. 60O
road bond issue under present war
conditions Mr.. Bradt says. "Attcn-
! ton was called to the statement made
by Governor Lowden at the Blooming
/ ton meeting OF the association held
on October "a. As an outcome OF this
discussion an appointment was made
with the governor AT that meeting
the governor reiterated the state.
ment which he made in Bloomington
to the effect that he would not tavo!
of the selling of the bonds nor con
structon OF the highways until the
close of the war. but believed thai
the bond issue should pass in orde.
that we may prepare to carry, on th!t
work as soon rs the war Is over Un
der the law the construction OF Thu
roads cannot be commenced withou
the approval of the governor"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
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Twin Beds

WIN 6SuS.
A. S. Stern and Company, SpOn-
sOrs for the big hits of recent years
announce the first local presentation
Of Twin Reds, Salisbury Field ANA
Margaret Mayo's uproatiouSly funny
comedy, which kept New York in q
WhirlWind Of laughter for one solid
year and is now making l.ondoncrs
simply laugh their heads off The
date Is set for Friday. December 2N,
at the G0yety heater.
Twin Beds" Is the funniest play
ever written and is said to be as
tangled up as a ball of blue yarn
with which a festive gray kitten has
played. Bat il isn't one of those be-
Wildcring things that makes your
head ache nnwnding it. II will bring
tears to your eyes with the clcancst
most wholesome kind Of humor @nd
will make you gasp with ecstacy over
the fun,
Twin Beds" is a rapidly moyinG
exposition Of the difficulties that are
encountered by dwcllcrs in fashion.
able, large apartment houses, who
find the enforced neighborlines5 of
these places not at all to their liN-
ing ana who in their futile efforts ia
escape it. involve themselves IN end
lose combinations
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24

uted by him and received by them
during the past l2 months.
There is no reason TO doubt the
claim OF the men that they have been
regularly sending money To depend
ent relatives in their native land. but
without the supporting affidavit the
mere statement OF the registered men
cannot be accepted by the officials of
the selection board.
Consult Advisory Boards.
Because of the complexity Of the
QUESTIONABLE the officials of the
three boards are advising the legal
advisory board for their district TN
less they are absolutely certain that
they have answered all questions and
have made sworn statements where
such aifidavils are demanded This
will save time for both the registered
| men and the officials of the selection
| boards, il is pointed out
The attorneys who are serving oil
/ the legal advisory boards are work
INK as Il patriotic duty and without
compensation. Neither is il expect ct
4 that q charge shall be made by no
tary public or other person compe
/ tent to administer an oath.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
FIRE MARSHAL gambler
WARNS AGAINST YULE
TIDE CARElESSNESS

Springfield, Dec. 2i-Don't jeopar-
die the happiness of your Christmas
by being careless with candles.
Watch out for fires Such is the ad-
vice being sent ont by John G. Cam.
her. state fire marshal. in response
to reports that candles would be
placed behind Red Cross service flags
i'm home during the Christmas holi.
days. The warning is given out to
correct an erroneous impression
evolved from Washington reports
cmanatiHg from the Red Cross head.
quarters to the effect the taGs would
be more noticeable if lighted candles
were placed in back OF the flags hume
in windows
do not put lighted candle behind
the Red Cross service flag in your
window ON Christmas eye" is Mr.
Gamblers advice ITO do 50 might
cause fire. The flag will De sutlici
emily displayed if You merely rais'
the shade or draw the curtains ant
have the room Illuminated
Some time ago the service depart
mcnt of the American Red eros.
headquarters at Washington sent on
Il suggestion that lighted candles b,
placed in windows on Christmas eve
The plan, since the fire hazard wa
suggested has been amended for
more safer method of display"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
STUDIED THE WAR
AT CLOSE RANGE

Ottawa people will be given an OPP
portunty next Wednesday to hear
about the world war from man who
has been making study of 1t from
close range for the last six months.
Congressman Medill Mccormick
has visited all the battle fronts and
knows the strength of the allies and
also the size of the job they have un-
dertaken to carry out,
Congressman Mccormick has criti-
cized the red tape inefficient officials
at Washington and does not hesitate
to say that unless there is greater
coordination and abolition of red tape
the United States will have hard job
to win this war
He will speak at the high school
Wednesday evening under auspices
of the La Sale County Neigh borhood
/ club.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
NC CORMICK HERE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Assurance that Congressman Me-
dill Mccormick would be in Ottawa
Wednesday night to deliver a patri-
otto address AT the high school was
received this morning by Sheriff h.
NJ. Davis, president OF the La Sale
County Neighborhood League.
Mr.. Mccormick is being sent out
under the auspices of the State Coun'
ell of Defense and as he is only re-
Gently home from a personal visit to
the American forces in France, he
doubtless will have large quantity OF
interesting facts TO present TO his
audience Congressman McCormick
is natural born orator. while his
unquestoned fealty to Old Glory
places him in conspicuous position
as one of the nations leading and
| fearless patriots.
The high school should be packed
on the occasion of his appearance
! here.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
FARMER BOUND
OVER TO GRAND JURY

Roy Feester aged % years. today
was bound over to the grand jury
under bonds of 5000 for the alleged
theft of valuable tools belonging to
Charles Bach. which disappeared last
week from the Strawn farm Feester
was arrested Saturday afternoon, at.
ter he is alleged to have said he took
the tools, thinking they belonged to
Miss Strawn, as compensation for
money he claims is due him for serv-
ices.
When he was taken before the jus.
tice this morning he waived exam.
ination. He will obtain bonds late
this afternoon, thus insuring against
his remaining in Jail over Christ
mas.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
FORMER 0TTAWAN
DIES AT GALESBURG

Word announcing the death at
Galesburg of William II. Harrison, a
former well known Ottawa resident
was received in the city late Satur.
dag night Mr. Harrison. who before
his removal to Galesburg, was a
foundry foreman at the j. E. Porter
company. Some years ago the family
moved to the Knox county seat where
he was employed in the %" shops.
He is survived by three children
Harry, of st. Louis; Frank, of Gales
burg; and Annabelle, of Galesburg In
terment wilptake place in Galesburg
according to information received
here.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
MAKES WARTIME SOUP
OF APPLE Kinds

Eugene, Ore, Dec. 24.-Apple rinds
and peanut butter is the latest soup
mixture for war times advocated by
Miss Lillian Tingle. head OF The de.
partment OF household arts at the
University of Oregon.
YOU may laugh she said. when
tell you OF a soup had left from
breakfast and added peanut butter
making very satisfactory soup.
got all that was coming to me out Of
that apple, too Many fruit soups
can be used, not for supplying pro
tein, but as something interesting
and warm"