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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Frank Hersh and children spent the
weekend at Water Elm.

Frank Hersh and children spent the
weekend at Water Elm
George and Charles Barnett spent
Sunday at the Homestead cottage.
The following spent the weekend
on Berrier'S Island: Misses Myrtle
and Esther Miller, Grace Neff, Ida
Carver Dorothy Shaffer, Mary Egolf
and Sue Long, Howard Long. Russell
fergus and Lester Lehman and Mr..
and Mrs Frank Lehman.
Mrs. Clara Charles. of Harrisburg,
spent two days as the guest of her
brother, j. A. Fisher. at Nabob cot
tage.
Sara and James Klinedinst spent
a day at Harrisburg.
DIR. and Mrs. c. b. Eager and son
Charles spent day at Cherrycroft
cottage.
Mrs. j. H. Curry and Misses Helen
and Anna Hitler spent day at Har-
risburg.
Mrs. Almira Jones and Harry Gra-
billfi of Wildwood, have returned
after an extended visit to Harrisburg.
Mrs. Ross and son Billy" of Har-
risburg, were guests of Mrs. Ross
sister, Mrs. V. H. Eager. at Cherry
croft cottage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Mrs. Susan Morgan
Dies at Duncannon

Duncannon, Pa, July 31.-Funeral
services for Mrs. Susan F. Morgan
were held this afternoon at $50
o'clock from the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. S. HIGHLANDER. The body
will be taken to Harrisburg this
evening where further services will
be held from her home, S19 North
Second street. Burial will be made
in the Harrisburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Morgan was well-known in
Duncannon, where she has been a
frequent visitor at her daughters S
home. She was SO years old, yet al
ways retained youthful spirit. Mrs.
Morgan is survived by four daugh-
ters Mrs. ]. S. HIGHLANDER, Mrs.
George S. Gildersleeve, Philadelphia;
Mrs. John A. Faster and Miss Annie
L. Morgan, Harrisburg, and one son.
John P. Morgan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
OUTING AT SHERMAN PARK

Blain, Pa, July 81. - A general
good time was spent in Sherman's
Park on Saturday on an outing held
by four teachers of the Lutheran
Sunday school, Miss Myrtle Wentz,
Miss frankie B. Dimm, Miss Ella
Gutshall and Miss Effie Cox. for
members of their classes who were:
Misses Mary, Catherine and Marian
Shumaker, Evelyn and Sallie Wentz,
Helen Gutshall, Anna Gutshall, Izora
Barrick, Sarah Florence and Ruth
Hockenberry, Mary, Ethel and Mae
Henry, Mary Lupfer, Esther and
Anna CARRIER, Beatrice Hockenberry,
Matilda Snyder, Bertha Snyder, Clara
Woods and Margaret Hall, Messrs.
Jesse Shumaker, Jesse Snyder, Lau
Snyder, Roy and Norman Anderson,
Garland, John and Harold Hench,
Clarence Henry, Harry Lupfer,
Frank and Lawrence Wentz, John
Zimmerman, Joe Kistler. Blain Gut
shall and Robert Gutshall. Dinner
was served and games played.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
TEsTAMENTs FOR SOLDIERS

Carlisle, Pa, July ST. = From a
special fund raised by contributions,
the Carlisle churches will give to
every man of Company G and the
Cumberland County Motor Truck
Company, with headquarters here,
khaki-bound testaments. These will
be presented at a public service TO
be held prior to the leaving of the
men. The truck organization eX-
poets to leave this week for Mt.
Gretna.
To-day the men of Company G
prepared to go into camp on the
grounds of the Cumberland County
Agricultural Society. where they will
remain until ordered to Georgia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
YOUNG MEN DRIVE
HORSE TO DEATH
State Police Arrest Two Resi-
dents of New Kingston For
Cruelty to Animals

Mechanicsburg, Pa, July 81
Last evening Cyrus L. Bishop and
Charles Martin, of New Kingston,
were arrested by two members of
the state police and brought before
Squire Mohler for hearing. the for
mer on the charge of having driven
a horse to death which was hired
from the Stone Livery.
Both young men hired teams from
the livery to drive to a festival at
the Stone Church on the state road,
Saturday evening. Before leaving
town. Mr.. Stone received informa-
ton that Martin was abusing his
horse and racing in Portland street.
He Immediately went there, located
the young man, and finding several
welts on the animal, returned the
money and took his team back to the
stable. II appears that Martin and
a girl then got into Bishops buggy
and the four drove to the festival.
The horse, IL is said, was driven con-
tinuously afterward, and the next
morning Mr.. Stone heard that his
horse was lying dead along the Ho-
gestown road. Going to the scene,
he identified his property and found
the buggy badly used up. Both
Bishop and Martin gave bail for five
hundred dollars for the next term
of court.
Mr.. Stone says the horse was per-
fectly sound and warned the man TO
be careful. He thinks the animal
was driven about sixty miles. The
young men were also arrested for
fast driving in the borough and will
have a hearing in the council room
this afternoon. They may also be
charged with cruelty to animals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
WON'T HAVE GERMAN NAME

By Hssocidfed ITcsS
Glen Cove. L. l., July 31.-George
". S. Michaelis, whose father and
grandfather were officers in the Unit
ed States army. has changed his
name to George Woodbridge. because
he does not wish to bear the same
name as DR.. George Michaelis. the
German chancellor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
wEAKLEY FAMILY REUNION

Carlisle. Pa, July ol.-Prepara-
tions are being made for the annual
reunion of the Weakley family, one
of the pioneers in this section, to he
held at the old family homestead.
This year it will be especially re-
markable from the fact that a me-
mortal marker to the founders will
be unveiled. Descendants from as
far west as the Mississippi are ex-
pected for the reunion, which will be
held on August 2. William Weakley,
marker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
CEORCE HENCH RITRTED

Balm, Pa, July 31.-The death Of
George Hench, of Center, occurred a
few days ago at the State Capital,
at Harrisburg. The body was brought
home for burial. The funeral was
held to-day with burial in st. Paul's
Cemetery. in Madison township. The
Rev. j. c. Reighard, of Blain. con-
Quoted the services. Mr.. Hench was
81 years old and is survived by his
wife and two daughters. Mrs. Lu-
ther Morrison, of Aandersonburg,
and Miss Grace Hench, at home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
INSTRUCTOR WANTED

Newport, Pa, July 31.-As the re-
suit of the refusal of F. G. Good
hart, of Churchtown. to accept the
assistant principalship of the local
high school, borough school direc-
tors are still searching for an instruc-
tor for this school. The position pays
$50 per month for u nine and one
half month term.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
TEACHERS MAKE GOOD

Blain, Pa. July S1.-Perry county
has a good quota of teachers who
have positions away from home.
Professor Irwin E. Kline, of Blain,
who is an instructor in mathematics
nthe Atlantic City n. J., high
school, has been reelected to his po-
sition, as has also his brother, Pro-
fessor G. Alfred Kline, of Blain, who
at Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
WORK OF RED CROSS

New Cumberland, July 31.--Ever
since the beginning of June the Red
Cross Auxiliary has been busy sew
ing. knitting and making articles
which are given through their chap
ter at Harrisburg. With the sup
plies given this week the artic es
made are as follows: 113 three-!ach
muslin bandages, 102 four-iach
muslin bandages; 149 triangle mus
lin bandages, 11S head muslin ban
dages, 9S knitted wipes, 122 9X9
gauge congresses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
STRIKE OF "sCRAPPERs" ENDS

Duncannon, Pa. July 31.-Strikers
who were demanding higher wages
from the Lebanon Iron and Steel
Company have gone back to work
with a slight adjustment in the wage
scale. The men known as Scrap
pers" demanded a raise from 1925
to s10.25. The company officials re-
fused to grant the demands. but
made slight concessions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
PRESBYTERIAN REUNION
AT PEN-MAR

Thursday. August 2nd Special
train on Cumberland Valley Rail-
road. leaves Harrisburg at IT'S A.
NJ. Fare $40 for the round trip.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
CHIEF CLERK RECOVERs

Wiconisco, Pa. July 31.-E. F.
Moore, chief clerk of the Susque-
hanna Coal Company, who broke his
right leg several weeks ago, was able
to go to the Office on Monday with
a cane for the first time since the
accident.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
BOYS FINED FOR GAMBLING

Mechapicsburg Pa, July 31.-Four
boys who were gambling were found
by Chief of Police Cocklin in an old
lanyard in the Third ward. They
were arrested. taken before Squire
Mohler and fined SIS apiece, which
was paid
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
IN THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY
Cumberland County Draft
Boards Ready For Work

Carlisle, Pa, July S1.-Cumber-
land county's two exemption boards
have begun their preliminary work,
prior to making the physical tests of
the men who will form the first
quota to the new National Army. 1t
is expected that the exemptions will
begin here on Thursday of this week.
The physical examinations will be
held in the Carlisle Y. NJ. c. A build
ing and the boards will meet in the
courthouse for the hearing of ex-
emption claims. The first call em-
braces the numbers from this county
in the first 1900 drawn. slightly over
200 in all, but it is expected that
many more will be summoned as in
the list appear the names OF num-
ber who have already enlisted in the
service others who have tried to and
have been rejected and others who
have dependents or other claims for
exemption.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
Why should A Few Old
Fashioned Storekeepers
Boost the Cost Of Living?

TUST because some storekeepers insist upon
delivering your merchandise by horse and
- wagon-or pleasure cars converted into de-
livery trucks that is no reason why you should
be forced to pay for these outworn and costly
delivery methods.
There are business-like merchants in the U.S.
A-a great many Of them-more than $4,000.
They are the men who have discovered that
horse and wagon equipment and converted pleas
ure cars don't pay. They are shooting orders to
their customers doors in husky trusty, economical
delivery cars-VIM Delivery Cars.
And their customers are getting the benefit Of their
dehOeIy savings in better goods at lower prices
The VIM Delivery Car is designed and built solely for
mere chandse devery-wthout pleasure part in its
whole sturdy makeup.
Easy tires. economical in gas consumption it is the
cheapest delivery unit to operate.
And is the easiest buy-through the VIM Deferred
Payment Plan. Full information on request
Thoroughly equipped VIM Truck Sales and Service
Station in this city for the benefit of VIM owners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-31
PICNIC AT BOILING SPRINGS

Mechanicsburg. Pa, July S1.-At
the First United Brethren Sunday
school picnic to-day at Boiling
Springs Park a full program of en-
tertainment was given which includ-
ed the following: Free automobile
ride for children. ball game for boys,
penny hunt for children and donkey
contest for children. In the after
noon, ball game, married men and
single men; free merry -go-round,
sack race, 100-yard dash for boys.
100-yard dash for men, 50Syard dash
for girls. ducking for apples, tug-of-
war. married men and single men,
watermelon contest, wheelbarrow
contest. nail driving contest, boat
race and free boating. Committee
on transportation, Guy H. Lucas, ].
W. Dietz, and H. Conrad; music, E.
L. Stansfield, George c. Dietz and NJ.
E. Anderson; entertainment, Merle
Keller. Frank Neidig. Maude Ulrich,
Nada Castle, Catherine Derrick and
Mrs. John Cline.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11

With the above words, Lillian
Russell, an unquestioned authority
on feminine attractiveness, places no
uncertain value on nice hair as a
beauty asset Unkempt, uncared for
hair not only cannot be attractive
but is actually disgrace.
But why have llkept, untidy hair?
BY devoting few moments regular
" to brushing and intelligent appli-
cation of NEWBRO'S HERPIC1DE,
the hair may be made to yield Won
derful returns in increased personal
charm.
Dandruff is the direct cause Of
more hair trouble than anything else.
The hair becomes thin, harsh, UNI
even and falls out in quantities. It
looks dead and Gfeless; there Is no
hster. The scalp itches.
HERPICIDE win remove the dan
druf which is causing all the trouble,
clean the scalp, give the hair life,
snap and luxriance. The hair stops
coming out, the itching ceases al
most at once and withal there is a
most gratifying sense of cleanliness.
To the woman who wishes to
make the most OF natures gifts by
having fluffy, beautiful hair, NEW
BROS HERPICIDE ia a toilet
necessity. It is exquisitely per-
funed and is delightful hair
Dressing.
In soc and $500 sizes. AZ drug
shores and toilet goods counters
everywhere. Guaranteed by the
Herpicide Co.
Appifealk...s a. IT, better Berber
Sas0ps anG ftair-DrS.s-.lg Paricrs.
Send 10 c~-.s feG esnseie bottle and
boote>k % The E9icide Co, Dept S
,Deerelt, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11
RAILROADS ANXIOUS FOR
INCREASE IN FREIGHT RATES
Requests Interstate Commerce Com
mission to Grant Them Before June 1.

Washington, April 10-Traffic Off
Gals representing virtually all the
railroads involved in the recent re-
quest for a general advance of 10 per
cent in freight rates today told the
Interstate Commerce Commission that
they were especially DESTROYS of hav-
ing the new rates go into effect not
later than June 1.
The railroads also request that re-
cent rate Increases authorized by the
commission, with the exception of coal
coke and ore. share in the further Is
per cent increase. the same as rates
on other commodities.
Counsel for all the railroads fled
with the commission stipulation I'M
der which the commission would be
at liberty to order a general reduc-
ton in the rates for which an adj
vance is now sought upon the termi-
nation of the present emergency. with
out contest by the roads, as follows:
THE carriers are seeking a general
ground of increased operating expenses
and increased capital charges If these
conditions should be subsequently
found by tho commission not perna-
general investigation similar in char
acter to which the commission may
conduct at the present time. the COM
mission may order a general reduction
in the advance which may be allowed
The carriers further agree that
they will put any such order into eff
feet and they will not question the
validity of such reduction on the
ground that the reasonableness of spe-
cific rates has not been investigated
by the commission
George S. Patterson, counsel for the
eastern roads. declared that while the
ca stern lines would gladly abide by
the stipulation, they did not want its
terms construed as to prevent them
from making a contest in the courts
against reductions of rates to a point
where such reductions would be con-
fiscatory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11
INTENSIVE MILITARY
TRAINING AT HARVARD
Forecast for Members of the Reserve
Officers, Training Camps.

Cambridge, Mass. April 1o.Inten-
sive military training for the members
of the reserve officers training corps
atz Harvard University was forecast
today by the announcement of Presi-
dent Lowell that six officers OF tho
French army would be added to the
instructors at Harvard. They will
bring to this country first hand ex-
perience in the advanced methods of
warfare.
Ambassador Jusserand, who had
been asked by President Lowell to OBJ
tain for Harvard the services of Off
GERS disabled for active service, sent
word today that he has been inform
ed by the French government that six
French officers left France under or
ders to report for duty at Harvard
They are Major Azan. Major de Re-
vier DE- Mauny. Lieutenant Morize and
Second Lieutenant Giraudoux, of the
infantry and Captains du Pont and de
Jaunu of the artillery. The French
government will pay their salaries and
exnenseS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11

cier, Colbert Brudreau. Andrew Ter
cier, Daniel Jerett. Francis Kennedy
Rabbit Goathier, George BeIlavance,
Homa Greenier, Alfred MoQuin and
Joseph ColIonan.
x. of C. Bail.
The Easter Monday dance held I'M
der the auspices of the Knights of Co
iumbus. proved a most successful af-
fair. A large number of out of town
people attended, many coming long
ditances in touring cars. The Ideal
singing orchestra OF Webster furnish
ed the music
The horse belonging to the Adams
Express Co. fell when On Prospect
street Tuesday afternoon. Driver
Smith jumped from his wagon and
held the horse down until he obtain
ed help from a passerby. The shaft
on the wagon was broken.
to attend the business school in Prov
Fred Berkstrum. a recent P. H. S.
graduate, now a Yale student, is
spending a few days at the home of
his parents in Wauregan-
Shelters for Guardsmen.
1t was reported Tuesday that the
militiamen in this section. now guard
ing the bridges. are to have a small
watch house built near each bridge, so
placed that the guard on duty can
stay inside in bad weather, yet still
have a good view of the bridge. This
will not help night duty any because
the guard on duty during the night
must walk the bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11
TO DISCUSS MOBILIZATION
OF NATIONS FOOD SOURCES
President Wilson Sends Letter to Ma
tienal Agricultural Society.

Washington, April 10.-In a letter
to the National Agricultural society to
discuss mobilization of the cocntry's
food sources, President Wilson de-
clared 1t not only the duty of the Unit
ed States to take adequate steps to
feed Americans. but if possible to
answer the call for food of other ma
tions at war. The letter read be-
fore the conference follows:
At the point it is plant to take ade-
quate steps that not only our own peo-
pie be fed but that we may. if posi-
bile, answer the call for food for 9TH
er nations at war.
In this greatest of humane needs I
feel that the American farmer will do
his part to the uttermost.
by planting and increasing his pro-
duction in every way possible, every
farmer will perform labor of patriotism
for which he will be recongnized as
a soldier of the conmissary adding his
share to the food supply of our peo-
pie"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11

Late Tuesday afternoon It was said
that it was probable that the Fifth
company would not leave westerly I'M
til Thursday. The company will
probably be split In two divisions
which will do alternate tricks.
The company will have q new feld
kitchen for use. It corresponds to
those in use on the European battle
fronts and is the invention Of ONE OF
the members Of the national guard.
Yesterday Colonel Blake, u. S. A,
paid his final visit to the company to
make his inspection The company's
fund, raised by public subscription,
has passed the $500 mark
To show that the birds are hungry
this kind of weather and are unable TO
secure food because of the blanket of
dents of the town cleared away a small
space in front of his house Tuesday
and placed some grain there. During
the day four robins. three juncos, two
sparrows and two chippies were seen
to partake Of the grain.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl o. Flint left Tues
day for Rockiand, Maine. where they
been employed as manager of the
Western Union in Westerly. He has
been promoted to a larger field in his
home town.
The supreme court of the state of
Rhode Island has handed down de-
cision in the case of Ida A. Thorn
as VS.. Amos S. Burdick eft al. arising
from alleged damages received from an
automobile accident which occurred
near the Westerly station. The su-
prene court upholds the decision of the
lower court and gives the plaintiff a
verdict of $500.
Rev. Albert Y. Earnshaw of Mys-
tic will address the fellowship meet
ing to be held today at the Road Con-
gregatienal church. The ladies of the
church will serve dinner at noon. The
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11
PLAINFIELD
Reception Tendered Mr.-and Mrs. Ar
thur Vsiade, Married Moaday-First
Twins Baptized in st. Johns Church

A reception was rendered Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Va1a6fe. newly WEEDS at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gauthier.
No. 20 Lawton Heights. The groom
IS resident of Chfcepee Falls. The
bride was Mary E. Belisle of Ludlow
Mass, and is related to Mr.. and Mrs
Gauthier. The marriage took place on
Monday morning at Ludlow in ST
Mary's church. and they are spend
ing their honeymoon here. They will
reside in Chicopee Falls, where the
groom is employed
Those present at the reception were
Mr.. and Mrs. VenaSse. aIr. and Mrs.
Wilfred Landry. Mr.. and Mrs. Noel
jolly, Mr. and Mrs. Octave Paine Mr.
and Mrs. Adelard Duchar1ne and their
daughter Dora. all of Plainfeld; Mr.
and Mrs. Adolph Gauthier, Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Gauthier and daughter.
Blanche of Moosup.
Social and Personal.
William Riley has returned after
spending n few days in Providence
Mrs. Jennie Roberts has returned
after a brief stay in Arctic and Prov
idence.
Local people who attended the dance
in Miner hail. Monday evening, given
by the Knights of Columbus, were
john Leahy, Norman Whipple, Francis
Sullivan, Fred Vincent Edward Hem
derson and Albert Moreland
Henry Dodge has returned to Provi-
dence after spending few daps with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Hopkins have
returned after spending q few days
with friends in Providence.
Mary Burke has returned to Plain
field after a visit of a week with rel
atives in Fall River. Mass
Twins Baptized.
Wilfred and Clovis. the twin sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Beausoliel,
were baptized Sunday morning by Rev
William A. Keefe in St. Johns church.
The sponsors for Clovis were Mr.. ard
Mrs Oscar Frechette of Danielson.
The sponsors for wilfred were Mr..
and Mrs Wilfred NORM. also of Dam
ielson. This was the first time that
twins have been baptized in st Johns
church.
Edward Lyon, John Lee, George H.
Huntington, John Bottomley and
James Jackson attended Masonic
meeting in Danfelson, Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. Annie Provost and Mrs. DAN
lei Cornell were business callers in
Jewett City Tuesday.
Mae Geary of Taftvil1e is spending
a few days with Daniel Conneu and
family.
Albert. the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Napoleon Beauchman, was bap-
tfzed Sunday morning after the eight
o'clock mass by Rev. William A. Keefe
in ST. Johns church. The sponsors
were Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Jodoin of
PIainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11
ENTENTE ALLIES HAVE
MUNITIONS AND MEN,
American Assistance Will Be in Send
ing Bread, Meat and Money.

Washington. April 10.-The entente
allies are well supplied with munitions
and men for their immediate needs,
the administration has learned, and
therefore the immediate assistance to
be rendered by the American govern
ment will consist in sending bread,
meat and money, and in preyidin g
ships to convey food supplies to RH-
rope Through supplies being produced
b.. themselves and those gotten in the
United States and other neutral ma
lions. the entente allies are understood
to be well supplied with munitions.
In organizing the munitions indus
try of the United States for American
uses, however, every effort will be
made to supply the entente allies with
all the arms and ammunition they
need.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-11
BIDS FOR 20 SUBMARINES
OF THE 8oo-ToN TYPE
Will be Opened Today at the Navy
Department.

Washington, April 16.-Bids for rs
submarines of the S0e-ten type will be
opened tomorrow at the navy depart
ment.
It is expected offers to duplicate the
two boats of this size now under con-
struction will be accepted to insure
the quickest possible delivery.
Plans also have been laid to ease
the burden on the private submarine
building plants by placing a number
of the new craft under construction
at the Portsmouth. N. H. navy yard.
Ten building slips will be installed
there and equivalent provided to per-
init continuous work on that number
of boats.