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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
One Draft Man
on Perry County Detail

MarysviITe, Pa. July 31.-This
morning Chester Wallace, of Marys-
Vile. left New Bloomfield for SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, for limited military duty,
making up the smallest contingent to
leave Perry county for military duty
under the selective service act Wal
lace will receive mechanical train
ing prior to taking up active duty.
He was equipped by the Marysville
Red Cross Auxiliary with a comfort
Kit and received testament from the
supply gathered by county Red
Cross units. and also a Smileage book
from the number purchased by county
citizens.
Young Wallace was a brakeman in
the Marysville preference freight
yards of the Pennsylvania railroad
His brother. John T. r. wallace, left
New Bloomfield last week with the
largest detail of men to leave the
county for a military camp. He was
one of the 72 to go from the county
to Camp Lee, Va.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
LIVERPOOL

Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Ritter and
daughter, Mhe, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ambrose Stevick attended the Fritz
Reunion at Harrisburg on Saturday.
M. II. Grubb, of Harrisburg, is
spending some time at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banks Mace and
daughter, Ethel, OF Evansdale. were
recent visitors at John Yoders.
Mr.. and Mrs Wash wilt spent
Sunday with their son at Milton
Mr.. and Mrs. John Arnold and
daughter, Mabel. of Harrisburg, were
recent visitors here with Mrs. Louisa
Stailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sterrick, of
Philadelphia, and Blair Smith, of
Harrisburg, were visitors at A L.
Sterricks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Murray, of
Harrisburg, and. Miss Mae Ludwig,
of Philadelphia, were visitors at
Newton Williamsons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Mechanicsburg, Pa, July al
News came to this place of tho death
OF the Rev. ]. A. Matterns, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. at his
home, Hill Crest, in Center county.
on July "a. and his burial on July
n in Grey's Cemetery. He was a
former pastor of the local church,
with many friends here The Rev
Mr.. Mattern was sixty five years old
and death was caused by a stroke
of paralysis- He is survived by his
wife; two sons, Harold Matterns, of
Harrisburg, and Eugene Mattern,
at home; and one daughter, Miss
Isabel Mattern; also his aged mother
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Harrisburg Visitors Spend
Weekend at Stoverdale

StoYerdaEe, Pa, July 31.-Mr. and
Mrs. Fortenbaugh and daughters, Eve
and Phoebe, Miss Edith Housman,
Miss Geneva Ward and Mr.. and Mrs.
Garverich and daughter. Sara of
Harrisburg, spent Sunday at Cozy
Nook.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l. Cole, of the
Georgoneon. gave a frog dinner to
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pritchard and
Mrs. Malilicu OF the Bide-A-wee on
Sunday.
Penbrook, are occupying Kamp Kom-
Miss Pearl Allen, of Highspire, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Nelson John
son at Seldom Inn. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Fisher. Jr., of
Harrisburg. spent the weekend at
the Oleander.
Miss Nina Ruth. of Sweet Rest,
left on Saturday for Allentown. where
she will visit friends for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. DunkIe and
sons, Rollo and Walter, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Montgomery and son, of
Harrisburg, spent the weekend at
Pine Tree Inn
Mr.. and Mrs. Keller and Mrs.
Mutzabaugh and daughter, Mildred. of
Hummelstown. spent the weekend
with Mrs. Yost at Pine View.
Joseph Fairlamb, of Harrisburg.
spent the weekend as the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. George Pritchard at
the Bide-A-Wee.
The Sunday guests of the Camp
Fire girls at The Idylwyld were: ].
c. Holbert, Anna Holbert, Ellen Hol-
bert, Mr.. and Mrs. smily and son,
Allirne McCue, Mr.. and Mrs. Voor-
hees. Mrs, McAlister. Arthur Zim-
norman, Billie Shartzer and Roscoe
Bowman, of HARRISBURG
Miss Lille Fisher, of Harrisburg,
spent the weekend with her mother.
Mrs. Emory Fisher, Sr., at the Emory
Villa.
Mrs. Lille Slower, of Hummelstown.
entertained a number of friends at
her cottage. The Acorn on Friday
night. e
Edward, Ruth and Herman Long, of
Highspire and Edwin Knisely, of
Harrisburg, spent the weekend at
Sweet Rest cottage.
Mr. and Mrs. Sweigert will hold a
prayer service on "Wednesday even
ing at their cottage, The Bonnie
Brier.
Mrs. Jennie Slack and daughter.
Mrs. Lloyd Lindemuth. left for their
home in Middletown after spending
several weeks at their cottage, The
Jason.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Red Cross Canteen Women
Kind to Soldiers at Carlisle

Carlisle, Pa. July S1.-with the
chapel of st. Johns Episcopal
Church as headquarters, Carlisle
women on the canteen committee of
the Carlisle Red Cross have begun to
care for United States soldiers at
tached to truck trains now speeding
from the west to the seaboard. Ar
rangements have been made to fur
nish the men with coffee, sand
wiches, cigarets, postcards and 9TH
er articles when they reach here.
The largest entertainment was at
noon yesterday when seventy-three
trucks with men Company A, Three
Hundred and Eleventh Ammunition
Train, all Michigan troops, arrived
here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
York County Draft Men
Commissioned in Engineers

Lewisberry, July 81. Mervin ].
Barrick. son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Barrick, of Goldsboro,~ formerly of
Steelton. graduating at the Steelton
High School and State College, Pa,
where he took course in civil en-
cheering. at which he was employ
ed for some years in the state iof
New York and Pittsburgh, has been
commissioned a second lieutenant of
Engineers in the United States Ma
burg, Va He was in the first draft
from York county and his home was
at Goldsboro. He was at first sent
Camp Meade, and was made supply
sergeant and was later sent to the
Officers Training Camp at Peters,
burg. His cousin, Miss Edith Cline,
esting letter from him, describing his
work in the big army cantonment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
RUNAWAY ROY HOME

David H. Bender, aged "A, is back
at the home of his parents after q
search of the city and vicinity since
Monday, when his parents feared he
had run away. He was located at
the home of an aunt at Astoria, Long
Island. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. eBnder, 1920 Lexington street,
say the boy ran away because he
was to be called before his employer
for some minor offense, and dreaded
the interview. The boy is employed
as a messenger on the Pennsylvania
railroad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Personal and Social Items
of Towns on West Shore

Miss Lillian Nusey. of New Cum
berland, went to Cannonsburg to
spend several weeks with her aunt,
Mrs. William Grimes.
Miss Gertrude Ritter. who has been
visiting relatives at New Cumber-
land, returned to Pottsville.
Miss Emma Fought, of Mechanics
burg, is the guest of Mrs. j. B. Coo
Ver's family at Nav Cumberland.
Mrs. II. A. Bixler and two children
OF New Cumberland. are visiting
friends at Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore. daughter
Mildred. son Jack and Miss Edith
Malen. of New Cumberland, have re-
turned from a motor trip to Pitts
burgh Connelsville.. Cumberland
Hagerctown and Frederick, Md.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Thieves Ransack House in
East Pennsboro Township

Lemoyne, July 31-Thieves on
Monday night entered the home of
George Cook, along the State road
in East Pennsboro township near
here, ransacked the lower floor and
fed with $40 in money and a good
supply Of food stufrs when frightened
by Mrs. Anna Baker, mother of Mrs.
Cook.
The intruders entered the residence
by springing a window in the rear of
the home and evidently were in the
house a considerable length of time.
as the entire first floor was complete
ly ransacked. A large amount of
silverware and cut glass was packed
on a pile ready to be taken, but the
intruders were frightened before be-
ing able to remove it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
MANY TEACHERs NEEDED

Gettysburg, Pa, July 81. = The
question of teachers in the public
schools of Adams county is a serious
one and at least twenty more are re-
quired to supply the schools of the
county during the coming term. The
scarcity of available men and women
is acute and great difficulty is being
experienced in trying to fill the nu-
merous vacancies. AS result
number of the, boards are being urg-
ed to combine schools. Already 1t
has been determined that at least
three schools will not be opened this
winter, and the pupils of the district
will be sent to other nearby schools.
other districts are considering the
proposition of closing one or more
schools to relieve the situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
WORK ROOMS OPEN

EnOIR, July 31.-Beginning to-mor-
row the sewing rooms of the Enola
Pennsylvania Railroad Women's Di-
vision War Relief association will be
open all day on Thursday during the
remainder of the summer months.
Workers are requested to come to the
rooms and assist in turning out a
large order of convalescent robes and
garments for Belgian children. Wool
for knitting can be secured by call
ing at the headquarters of the. as
sociation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
FAMILY ON AUTO TRIP

WaynesborO, Pa, July 31.-Paul
King and family, Boston, Mass,
were visitors to Waynesboro yester-
day, and were guests of DR.. j. Bow
man Metz. over night, the latter be-
ing cousin to Mr.. King. Mr.. King
and his family are making a tour by
automobile of the principal cities and
towns of the United States. Their
automobile is equipped in a novel
manner for the trip, having special
devices for attaching a table, trunks
and all the necessary conveniences.
They carry a complete camping out
fit along, and when a shady spot
along the road is reached, they pitch
their tent and there spend the
night. Nothing is lacking in the out
At and everything is just like home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
MRS. CLARA GEIGER DIES

MechhnIcSburg, Pa, July S1.-The
death Of Mrs. Clara ]. Geiger oc-
Cured yesterday morning at the
home of her son, ]. Wolford Geiger,
West Main street, after long ILL
ness. She was aged ,83 years and
was member of the, Presbyterian
Church. She was a daughter of the
late Colonel John Wolford, OF near
York Springs, and was born in
Adams county. One son. ]. w. Gel
ger, with whom she lived, survives.
The funeral service will be held on
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her
late home, PIT West Main street,
conducted by the Rev. George Full
ton. Burial will be made in Chest
nut Hill Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Young WaynesborO Soldier
Dies Serving in France

Waynesboro. Pa, July s1.-A dis
patch received in Waynesboro yes
terday from overseas stated that
Samuel Jaffy, whose home was in
this city, had died of disease in
France. Young Jaffy was 25 years
old and came to Waynesboro from
Russia fourteen years ago and had
become a naturalized citizen. For
the past twelve years he was clerk
in the store of C. Hoffman, his
uncle. A brother is now holding a
clerkship in the store. Jaffy left
Waynesboro with quora for Camp
Lee, Petersburg, Va, April 80, and
shortly afterward was sent overseas.
He was unmarried and was popular
with the young people.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
STUDENTS TO PREACH

The Rev. William Sunday, of Get
tysburg, will deliver both the morn
ing and evening sermons at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. Sun
day. taking the place of the Rev. E.
D. Weigle, who is on his vacation.
August II, w. V. Garrett will preach.
Both are students at the Gettysburg
Theological Seminary. The annual
church outing will be held August 6.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
ROYs FIND CLOTHNIG

MARIETTA, Pa, July 81. = Herman
and Frank Seaman, two boys, while
swimming on Monday evening in the
Susquehanna river, found a bundle
ing three new coat suits bearing the
name of Mrs. Fannie White, Krater
street Philadelphia. How they got
there is a mystery. The clothing was
turned over to the authorities. who
are making an investigation. At this
same spot several months ago, a
soldiers uniform was found, and
never claimed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
GLASS ON CAMPING TRIP

Members of Class Y, Of the Luth-
eran Church of the Redeemer are on
a two weeks camping trip to Selins-
grove. They will occupy THE Web"
cottage. Miss Dorothy Frankenberg-
er, teacher of the class, and Mrs. j.
F. Hicks are the chaperons of the
party. Those comprising the group
are the Misses Freeda BENNY Marie
Frankenberger. Marian Nearling.
Ida Snyder, Thelma Hicks and LII
liam Miller.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Lemoyne, July 31.-Paimer McLane,
widely-known Lemoyne boy has ar
rived in France, according. to word
received by his mother. Young Nc
Lane graduated from Girard College
at Philadelphia when but 16 years
old. He is now in the engineers
corps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
TWO BIG FAMILY REUNIONS

MarysVfiie, Pa, July 31.-Two fam
lily reunions, in which there is large
interest among Perry countians. will
be held on Thursday. Descendants
of Theodore Meminger will meet in
twelfth annual reunion at the home
of Robert S. Toomey, near Newport
The Flickinger-Blaine family re-
union will be held on the fair
ground at Port Royal. The affair will
partake large of a big family picnic
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

tees of the sAsbury Methodist Epis-
copal Church have entered on a sew
eral weeks program of improvements
to the church and parsonage. Both
will be added to the parsonage and
granolithic pavements will be laid
about both. Both buildings were re-
novated extensively in the interior
several months ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
PATROLMAN ENTERS ARMY

John Dye. 257 Forster street. city
patrolman, left last night for duty
in the National Army, the local
board at Washington, Pa, having
called him. He was recently rein
stated on the force following the
withdrawal of an accusation made
against him by his sister-in-law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Lot of Sheet Music; Thursday 3c
lsG value Steri-Foam for Toilet Bowls;
thursday ........... ...... 12G
l5c value Kleeno Floor Polish; Thursday,
,so So
loc value Hollow Handle Forks; Thursday,
50
l5c value Porch Seats; Thursday 80. So
7c value Spice Boxes; Thursday .... 40
Eoc value Soi!ed Collars; Thursday &. =. 15c
2oc value Solled Collars; Thursday :. 25c
SOC value Jabots; Thursday $50
25c value Organdie Collar and Cuff Sets
s9c value Enamel Dish Pans; Thursday,
Lot of SOC value Fancy China; Thursday
- 500
Csc value Cut Floral design Water Glasses
Ahoi sudy -. '.......... ........ 15e
l9c value Cut Floral design Sherbet Glasses
hutsody ''............ ......... 11SI
75c value Remnants of 38-inch striped
Voiles; Thursday ........... 25G
Z9c value Light Percales, rs inches wide
Thursday ...... 17H
6ec value Plaid Voiles; Thursday .... $50
loc and l2c value Venise Insertion; Thurs
day ...... ......... go. ........ B.
Z9c value Venise Bandings, slightly soiled
1hursday ............... ...... 10
3ec value Children's Sandals; Thursday.
Is
Csc value Children's Muslin Skirts; Thurs 4
1ec' value Ladies' Black Gloves; Thursday
so
soc value Ladies Fancy Stripe Hose;
thursday :.'.......... .......... 43S
3ec value Plain Moire, Fancy Stripe and
Floral Ribbon; Thursday ........ 29c
Lot of l5c value Ladies' Vests, slightly
damaged; Thursday .......... 1Oc
45c value Boys Hats. slightly soiled;
,r nuisoay - ......;;'.. ,......-- 1Oc
5ec value Soiled Baby Sacques; Thursday,
25c
SOC value Soiled White Aprons, Thursday,
15c
15c value Soiled Bootees; Thursday 30
$500 to $3.50 value Ladies Trimmed
Hats, lsere, leghorn and hemp; Thursday,
$50
25c value White Duck and Khaki Hats;
thursday '.......... .......-.-. 100
2ec value Hat Frames; Thursday 49,. 15c
81 and $1.50 Children's Trimmed Hats;
thursday .............. ....... 29e
81 and $3.50 value Children's Trimmed
Hats; Thursday ....... 59c
Csc value Peanut Hats; Thursday ..... 90
SOC value Peanut Hats; Thursday =. =. 15c
3ec and soc value Fancy Millinery Trim
mings, Thursday ............. 90
7Sc and $1.oo value Millinery Trimmings;
thursday ............ .......... 19c
Ladies' Trimmed Hats, lisere, leghorn and
hemp; So to $3.50 values; Thursday,
$1.59
81 and $3.50 value Ladies' Trimmed Hats.
lisere, leghorns and hemp; Thursday
$50
10c value Filet Lace and Insertion: Thurs
DAY ................... ... Sc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
MINISTER'S MOTHER DIES

Mechanicsburg, Pa, July S1.-The
Rev. John s. Adams, pastor OF st.
PauPs reformed Church, and family
left yesterday for Fleetwood. Pa, on
account of the death of the for
mer's mother, Mrs Esther Adams.
at her home in that place.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
TELLS HOW TO
GET BACK OLD
TIME AMBITION

Discoverer instructs drug
gists everywhere not to
take a cent of anyone's
money unless Bio-feren
doubles energy, vigor
and nerve force in two
weeks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Will TEACH AT BELLEFONTE

Liverpool, July 81. = MISS V1oIet
MacLead, daughter of the Rev. and
Mrs. II. H MacLead, formerly of Liv-
'erpool, has been elected to the teach
ing corps of Bellefonte schools.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
PHYSICIAN AT sANAToRIUM

WayneSbOro, Pa, July 31.-Dr. w.
V. Jameson, of Jenkintown. near
Philadelphia, has taken up his work
as one of the resident physicians
at the Mont Alto SanatorIum. He
of pneumonia
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
Csc DEPT STORE;
LOwer but Because Better
Read Carefully the Group Of Extraordinary Specials
That Are Offered At Exceptionally Low Prices
For Four Hours Tomorrow, Thursday
JED TONIC RROW, THURSDAY. AT NOON

soc value Ladies' Union Suits; Thursday,
4Sc
soc value Ladies Union Suits; Thursday,
$50
35c value Ladies' Vests; Thursday :. 25c
25c value Children's Gauze Drawers; Thurs
Gay ................. 17c
Csc and soc value Elastic Belts; Thursday,
Sc
soc value Vanity Boxes; Thursday :. :. $40
SOC value Pocket Books, all colors; Thurs
day .............. .... 35G
Csc value Slightly soiled Belts. Thursday,
11e
lec value Oval Nickel Picture Frames;
Thursday ............... ....... 100
75c value Work Shirts; Thursday :. $50
SOC value Mems Canvas Work Gloves,
leather palms; Thursday ......... 800
19c value Ladies' Fancy Linene Handker-
chiefs; Thursday ............. Tic
3ec value Children's Parasols; Thursday,
25c
35c value Ladies Initial Handkerchiefs;
Thursday, for ........... 49,. 25G
3ec value Bathing Caps; Thursday :. 25t
Sc value Pearl Buttons; Thursday, card, SO
.10c value Shoe Trees; Thursday, pair :. 10
10c value Childrens Hose Supporters;
thursday. pair ........... 70
-10c Hair Nets, with elastic; Thursday,
Sc value Hooks and Eyes; Thursday, card,
1c
10c value Cabinets of Wire Hair Pins, as
sorted; Thursday ......... ....... SO
10c value Dressing Combs; Thursday :. 1c
SC value Tomato Pin Cushions; Thursday,
So
29c value, 36-inch Longcloth; Thursday,
21c
36-inch Csc value Unbleached Muslin;
1sc value Cotton Twill Toweling; Thurs
17c and 1oc value Curtain Scrims in Rem
nants 1 to yards; Thursday, 3 yards
Ior ;;....'c:.. '..... ......'... S5c
35c value Dress Ginghams, fancy plaids
$1.oo value Silk Stripe skirting, ss-inch
width; Thursday .............. 75c
soc value Table Damask, 54-inch width;
thursday .......... ........... 4Sc
loc value colored Braids, slightly soiled;
Sc value Asbestos Iron Holders; Thursday,
3ec value Lace Trimmed Scarfs Thursday,
25c
$500 to $500 value Ladies' Trimmed Hats.
lisere, leghorn and hemp; Thursday,
$1.59
75c value Stenciled Crash Cushion Slips;
Thursday ............. 80. 80. soc
SOC value Large size Made Up Children's
Dresses; Thursday ....... 25c to 75c
SOC value Stamped Made Up Children's
Gowns; Thursday .....,....,.. 25c
3ec value 18x18 Renaissance Covers; Thurs
day .................. .......... 25c
42-inch stamped Pillow Cases; Thursday,
pair ............... ...... ...... SOC
15c value Hand Crocheted Doilies; Thurs
day ..r......... .......... 1OS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
i MOTOR BOARD TO MEET

The board of governors of the Mo-
tor Club of Harrisburg will meet at
the public school building at New
Vile Friday evening at o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

Mechanicsburg, Pa, July s1.-Mr.
and Mrs. ID. L. Laird. 401 South Arch
street, have received word of the ar
rival of their son, Sergeant Blake
?. Laird, overseas. Before sailing
Sergeant Laird was stationed with
the Twenty-fourth Balloon Company
at Camp Morrison. Va. He former
ly saw two years service on the Mex
lean border.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
LATE NEWS OF THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY
MAKING PLANS
FOR BABY SHOW
Child Welfare Committee to
Hold Exhibit at Mechan-
icsburg Aug. 9 and 10

HEochAnicsbJTg, Pa, July 81
Lest evening plans were further ar
ranged for the Baby Saving Show
1t q meeting at the home of Mrs.
~ W. Hershner, chairman of Me-
rhantcsburg district. Among those
present to assist IN the arrangements
were Miss Mary Bosler, of Carlisle,
chairman of the child welfare COM
nlittee of Cumberland county; Miss
5hellenberger, of Carlisle, state nurse
and Miss Margaret Moser. of Upper
Allen. Much interest is attached to
the exhibit. as it is the flrst of its
kind ever given here, and considered
Of greatest Importance. A delight
full musical program will be given.
The baby show will be held on
Friday and Saturday, August 8 and
10. in the high school building, un-
der the auspices of the Women s
Committee, Council of National De-
Tense, of Cumberland county.
The Mechanicsburg committee in
cludes Mrs. n. w. Hershner, chair
man; Mrs. R. Wilson Hurst, Mrs.
Fl. Mervin Lamb, Mrs. Samuel e.
Basehore, Miss Violet Bethel, Miss
Mary Furst, Mrs. John D. Faller,
MrS. Harry Sny oer, mrS d. V. MIL
ler, Miss Rec Zug, Mrs. George e.
Lloyd, Miss Catherine Keefer, Miss
Maude K. Williamson and Mrs. r.
Byron Schroeder.
Out-of-town committee - Mrs.
Lower, of Silver Spring township;
Mrs. H. T. Kelsey, of Monroe town
ship; Miss Helen Eckels, of Upper
Allen township; Mrs. r. A. Hart
Of Lower Allen township; Miss Mir
lam Swartz, of Hampton township,
and Mrs. I. C. Wertz, of Shiremans-
town.
SOLDIERS FUND BENEFIT
MechanicSburg Pa, July 31.-This
evening a benefit show for disabled
soldiers will be given by the manage
ment of the Paramount Theater, on
tho Square The Liberty Motor
Company has donated their pictures
showing the construction of the
standardized Army truck. The Mill
tary Service Corps girls will assist.
Everybody is urged to attend, as the
entire proceeds from the sale of
tickets will be given to the disabled
soldiers fund.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
p. o. S. OF A. CONvENTION

Liverpool, Pa, July 81. : The sew
Sons of America. of Perry coIIntv
Will hold their annual convention this
year on September Z at Duncannon.
Committees have been appointed and
ton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31

MechanicSburg. Pa, July S1.-Wf1-
liam G. McCreary, Ron OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Vernon McCreary Of 15 East
Portland street, has arrived over
seas. The young man enlisted in
the Machine Gun Company in June,
1917. AS he is a member of the Ono
Hundred and Twelfth Infantry he is
probably in the thick of the fight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-31
ISLAND GROVE CAMPiEETINC,

Newport. Pa, July 81. - The Rev.
Z. l.; Sones. presiding elder of the Cen
ter District of the United Evangeli-
cal Church, has announced that the
annual Island Grove. Juniata county,
campmeeting, will open on Friday
evening and continue for ten days.
tuesday, August 6, will be Hail
Mack Day. Professor 1. r. Hall and
Dr. Adam .Geibel will have charge
OF the music on that day. On We'd
communion Will be administered
Thursday will be Patriotic Day.