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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
Jerusalem and Music.

Once someone tried to sneer at Dis
raeli. the great English statesman, be-
cause he was a Jew.
Eyes. am Jew" he replied, "and
my ancestors were making exquisite
music. four thousand strong, in the
Temple of Solomon, two thousand
years before Christ. while your an
cestors were running wild, naked saw
ages In the forest"
Which was perfectly true. In that
temple at Jerusalem. which was the Joy
Of the whole world, was made some
Of the most wonderful music ever
heard on this earth.
In the Old Testament we read Of the
instruments they played, Of how the
young children were trained to sing.
and of the wonderful ceremonies. as
wonderful and artistic as the carvings
and tracerles which adorned the
temple itself,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
Enough Said.

Alfred Francis, composer of "The
Love MILL" was examining girl appli.
cants for places in the chorus. When
he asked one her name she replied
minnie Sota."
81 took the name of my native state
she said.
"Why?"
swell, my real name was Skoopey--
and"
Sufficient" said Mr.. Francis. "Your
apology is ample. New York Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
Voluntary RatlenIna.

Controller Hoover congratulated o
Washington gathering on the success
of the voluntary rationing system.
"The observance of voluntary ra'
ti0ning has been universal" he said.
II heard the other day of tiny urchin
on picnic In the country who ran to
his mother with tears in his eyes.
What's the matterr his mother
asked.
s9Ihe urchin held out a swollen I'm
ger and shouted. Indignantly:
Them beesl Today Is meatless
Tuesday and them bees amt observin'
itr"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
FISH FOR THINKERS

"A very large proportion Of Amer
ica's town population would profit by
exchanging some Of their meat as an
article of daily diet for fish," declares
an eminent doctor. where occupa.
ton is chiefly Of an intellectual kind
and demands little physical exertion,
fish Is often much more suitable than
meat. Fish Is particularly recommend.
ed FOR women whose engagements are
Incompatible with much activity in the
open air."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
posed to be incurable Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies. and by constant
ly failing to cure with local treatment.
pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a
local disease, greatly influenced by con-
stitutional conditions and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +, j..
Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio, is a consti-
tutional remedy. is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces OF the System One Hundred
Dollars reward is offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
Walnut for Gunstocks.

Some of the oldest walnut trees in
this country were originally planted,
not for the sake of the fruit, but be-
cause the wood makes the best gun
stocks, being light, strong and not cas-
lily warped.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

1t is estimated that the 1918
tobacco crop in Pennsylvania will
amount to approximately 6S,000,00O
pounds, almost ten million more
pounds than last year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
stomach and Liver Troubles.

No end of misery and actual sur
fering is caused by disorders of the
stomach and liver, and may be
avoided by the use of Chamberlain's
Tablets. Give them a trial. They
only cost quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
RlsoTTo.
(Omcial recipe.)

Rice, three-quarter pounds: cheese.
one-half pound; onions. Slice and fry
the onions in a stewpan in little fat !;
when brown add one and one-half
pints of water and the rice. Let 1t
cook about an hour and then add the
grated or sliced cheese.
This favorite Italian dish may be
varied by adding tomatoes when in
season
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
Ask Anyone Who Has Uses; 1t.

There are families who always
aim to keep bottle Of Chamber
lain's Collie and Diarrhoca Remedy
in the house for use in case it is
needed, and find that it is not only
a good investment but saves them
no end of suffering. AS to its
reliability, ask anyone who mas used
it
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
Need Not Go to Europe.

Here is another thing this war has
shown. In the past thousands Of
AmerIcans have gone to Europe for
ne "baths" and Springs" Now It Is
ound that the waters at every one
0f the famous European places can be
duplicated In this country
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

When the other fellow tells you a
falsehood and you catch him at it he
thinks he is clumsy and you think
you are clever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

A man never becomes tax dodger
unless his income exceeds his out
go.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

Every mother knows that all the
bad children in the neighborhood be-
long to the neighbors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

The opinions of man who is
afraid of having them known are
hardly worth much anyhow
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

Men sometimes worship women
because they are unable to under
stand them
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

After fortune knocks at a mans
door he may be able to prove an alibi
but what's the use?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

Loose living at home means tight
belts in France.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

Most kinds Of fish are more rapidly
digested than meat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Old Iron Has Gone Up

DON'T Sell YOUR JUNK UNTIL YOU SEE ME-!
will the highest cash price for all kinds of Junk
All kinds of Iron rs cents per 100 lbs
All kinds of Rags two cents per pound.
Rubber Boots, Shoes and Arctics Sc lib.
Old Burlap Bags from SC to lOc apiece.
All kinds of Metals, Books and Magazines purchased
Collections made on short notice by auto truck
Call up Phone I26-X Rising Sum- Nd
JULIUS BAER, RISING SUN, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-09

II Is better to iimp III uhdsr the
wire than fail to arrive ht ali.
Many buyers learn that cheap
things are not always inexpensive.
1t is time for man to wake up
when neighbors begin to pity his
wife. .
An optimist is one who can see
probability when possibility may
not exist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
Miss Martha E. Schafhirt
Weds Frank B. Williams

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Dec. 2O.-In
the presence of the immediate rela-
tives, the marriage of Miss Martha
Elizabeth Schafhirt and Frank b.
Williams, both of Mechanicsburg,
was solemnized to-day at noon at
the home of the bride, All East
Main street. The Rev. George Fulton,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
officiated. The bride, who was un-
attended, wore a navy blue velour
suit, with black velvet hat and a
corsage bouquet of violets and or
chids.
4 After congratulations and a full
course turkey dinner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams left for a honeymoon trip.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs A.
+. Schafhirt and a graduate of Irving
College. She has held several re-
sponsible positions, the last being
with the Evangelical Publishing
House at Harrisburg. Mr.. Williams,
who is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Williams, of Bloomsbury, is a grad
uate of Pennsylvania College, Get
tysburg, and holds the position of
assistant chemist in the State Agri-
cultural Department at Harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. williams will live at
All East Main street, Mechanicsburg,
and will be at home to their friends
after January l, 1919.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
FARM INSTITUTE
ATLANDEBURG
Excellent Programs For Aft
ernoon and Evening Ses-
sionS in Perry County

LnndIsburE, Pa, Dec. 20.-The Sec
ond of the three Farmers Institutes
that are being held in Perry county
this year opened this afternoon in the
Town Hall at 1.30 o'clock. The gem
eral arrangements for the meeting
were made by the Farmers Institute
Board for Perry county, of which
Clark NJ. Bower, of Blain. is chairman.
Local arrangements were made by
a committee, Of which ]. Geary Nor
row Is chairman. Other members of
this committee include ]. d. Cooper.
Amos Dunn, Joseph Waggoner, JACOB
Sheibley, Robert Boden. Milton Bower,
Clark Hays and William Kell.
Music opened the first sessions this
afternoon at 1.3O o'clock. The prayer
was made by the Rev. Il. l.. Fackler,
of the Lutheran Church. and the Rev.
S. r. Kresge. of the Reformed Church,
made the address of welcome. III. l.
Breidenbaugh, of Boyertown, one OF
the speakers, made the response.
The remainder of the afternoon pro-
gram includs an address on alfalfa,
by NJ. II. McCallum, of Wernersville
and an address, Intelligent Spraying
of Fruit Trees" II. l.. Breidenbaugh
The program for this evening
which will be known>as the educa'
tional session. is: Address. Prof. j
| ]. Ruth, of the Landisburg schools
! recitation, Miss Florence Cleland
singing, male quartet; address, III
the Home Trenches" II. l. Breiden
baugh; recitation. Frank Hays; sing
ing. male quartet; address. "The Eco
nomic Value of the School Teacher,
Mrs Eugenia G. Benn, of Williams
! mort
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
Suburban Notes
MILLERSTOWN

A Christmas entertainment will be
given in the Methodist Church on
Sunday evening. and n cantata. en-
titled Santa Claus Club" will be pre-
sented on Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Margaret Snyder has gone to
Harrisburg to spend Christmas with
her son, w. S. Snyder. and family.
Miss Nan Kinter has returned to
her home, at Chambersburg, after
spending a week with. Mrs. W. c.
Moore.
Mrs. w. d. Bollinger was at Har-
risburg on Wednesday.
Mrs. Cloyd Rumberger has returned
home from visiting relatives at AL
toona.
Mrs. Bessie Taylor and daughter.
Ruth Taylor. were recent visitors at
Harrisburg.
Miss Rebecca weimer, of Newport
called amonR friends in town on Sun
day.
Robert Hopple has sold his restau-
rant to Mrs. David Wilmer. of Pfouts
Raymond Rowe. who has been mus
tered out of Army service, has return
cd home.
Mrs. James Morland and son have
returned home from a visit ut Har-
risburg.
Kenneth Ulsh. who has been sta
toned at q training school In Rhode
Island, has been mustered out OF ser
vri~~ and returned home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
CARLISLE MEN
OUT OF PRISON
News Received by Folks at
Home Tells of Release of
Captured Soldiers

Carlisle, Pa, Dec. 20.-The end OF
the war has brought a flood of in
formation concerning Carlisle and
Cumberland county toys on the other
side, many of whom are now arriv-
ing home. Several Eien in German
prison cpmps' are oflcailly reported
released.
Mrs. Emma Coulter. of Carlisle,
has received word that her son,
Mark, has been released from Camp
Rastatt. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r..
B:glcr. Carlisle, have also been told
that their son, Corporal Emanuel
Rigler of Company 6, One Hundred
and Twelfth Infantry, has been re-
leased, as have been A. ]. Stevens,
twice reported dead, and George
Haslam, 10th members of the One
Hundred and Twelfth Regiment.
]. Frank Hollinger, a prominent
local musician, has ben mustered ort
! Of service with The Great Lakes
Naval Reserves. Roy Erb, fOcnlc:
Carlisler, fighting III the Marine
! Corps, was wounded in the CLOSING
| days of the fighting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

Liverpool, Dec. 20.-Percival Rim
henbaugh, a member of Liverpool
Gun Club met with a painful acci-
dent while returning to the camp in
the mountains at the game state re-
serve at the upper end of Perry
county, where the club had been
hunting. While walking along the
road through the mountains he
slipped on a loose stone and in order
to save himself from falling he let
his rifle, which he was carrying on
his shoulder, slip down behind him
and when it struck the ground 1t
went off. The ball, a 35-high power,
struck the sole of his shoe and turn
ed upward, passing through the ball
of his foot. Although no bones were
shot off, the flesh on both sides of
the foot was badly lacerated. He was
taken to his home after receiving
medical treatment at Blain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
PERRY COUNTY
BOY RUNS AWAY
Roy Alexander, in Letter, Says
He Received Directions
From God in a Dream

New Germantown, Pa, Dec. 2O.-
Running away from home because he
claims to have asked God for direc-
tions what to do and He had given
them to him in a dream. Roy AleXan-
der, 12-year-old son of Mrs. John w.
Frey, of New Germantown, has writ
ten home, asking that no search be
made for him.
Relatives are paying no heed to his
request and his stepfather has been in
Cumberland county looking for the
youth this week. The letter in which
he asks that no one be sent for him
was written at the Dry Run Hotel at
Chambersburg. in which he says that
he is going to Shippensburg to attend
school and work. He says that tray-
cling salesman has become interested
in him and paid his bills at hotel.
Mr.. Frey states that the youth ran
away last May and was recovered at
MELVILLE with relatives. He left home
at that time. it fs said. because he
had been punished for disobeying his
mother.
The boy is described as being bright
for his age. is wearing a cap and g
sweater. knee trousers and a yellow
shirt. He has brown hair and blue
eyes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
No More Rheumatism
Torturing Pains and Swollen Joints
Vanish When Rhcuma Is Used.

At last a real remedy for rheuma-
tism! And a good one 1t must be when
Kennedy's Drug store, and good
druggists everywhere sell 1t on the
no-cure no-pay basis.
Rheumatics should hail the news
with great rejoicing, for it is surely
a rema rkable remedy and has a rec
ord of almost unbelievable cures.
Read what J. +. oliver of Albany, Ca.
says about it:
81 had sciatic rheumatism for two
years, and tried every medicine offer
ed for rheumatism. Tried many doc
tors, was treated at one Of the best
Southern sanatoriums, and II 1 i'm
proved any l did not realize it. / am
q. conductor on the Central of Geer-
gia railroad, and had secured a pass
to Hot Springs, Ark, to take treat
ment About that time / saw Rheu-
ma advertised and concluded to try It,
1 abandoned my trip, took three bot
ties, and now feel Rs we'll as ever |
would not take hundred thousand
dollars for what Rheuma has done
for me. ~
If you have rheumatism in any form
don't delay-try Rheuma today. A
large bottle is not expensive. and
your money back II II does not give
you quick and joyful relief.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Marietta, Pa, Dec. 20.-Mr. and Mrs.
John S. White, Of Maytown. announce
the marriage of their daughter, Sus-
anna Brandt White, to Dale Clinton
Hannigan, a corporal IN the United
States Marine Corps, on Sunday, De-
cember II, 1918. at York. Corporal
Hannigan before enlisting was en-
ployed in the office of B. f. Hiestand
& Sons. Marietta. The bride Is a
graduate of the Maytown High School
and is a musician II ability. Cor
poral Hannigan is stationed at Paris
Island.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
HOUsEWARNnNG FOR BRIDE

McchanIcsburg, Pa, Dec. W
Members of the A. o. Club surprised
Mrs. Harry L. Bethel, newly-wed, at
her home in West Simpson street,
with Il housewarming. Mrs. Bethel
was away and when she returned
found her home illuminated and on
possession of merry party, who had
luncheon prepared. There was also
q kitchen shower and the remainder
of the evening spent socially. The
guests included: Mrs. William Moy-
er, Mrs. S. Harper Myers, Mrs. Rob-
ert Neidig, Mrs. Frank Gnyer, Mrs.
N. L. Seger, Mrs. Melvin PETER, Mrs.
Clair Harnish and Mrs. Harry Mich
ener.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
Head Of India Hospital
Entertained at Liverpool

Liverpool, Dec. 20.-Mrs. E. c.
Dunkerley and DR.. Elizabeth Reif-
snyder had as their guest recently
DIR. Anna ID. Kugler, a Lutheran
Missionary from Guntur, India. DR..
Kugler is a graduate of the Woman's
Medical College, Philadelphia, class
'79 and spent several years after
graduating at the State Hospital for
Insane at Norristown. In 1881 DR.,
Kugler began her work in Telugris
India, and has now a large hospital
there and has built up a good medi-
cal work which is greatly appreclat-
ed throughout India.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
Cumberland Valley NeWs
us. HOSPITAL
READY FOR 500
Medical Corps and Supply
Service Preparing to Re-
ceive Wounded Soldiers

Carlisle, Pa, Dec. 20. - United
States General Hospital No. 81, at
Carlisle, is now ready for the re-
ception of 500 patients, its full ca
pacity. Twenty-Five men areN al
ready here and more are expected
soon. There are now 600 men from
the Medical Corps and supply serv-
ice and when the hospital is filled
it will include about 1900 men, the
staff and nurses. The hospital Is
equipped for surgical and medical
treatment and also for the training
of wounded men in new vocations
under the rehabilitation plans of the
government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
WaynesborO Soldier Cited
For Bravery in France

WayncsbOrO, Pa, Dec. 20 Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Rumberger have re-
ceived a letter from their son, Ser
geant Harold Rumberger, a member
of Co. b, 316th Infantry, 18th Divi-
sion, in France, stating he had been
cited for bravery and Will receive
the distinguished service cross of
France. This is the first Waynes-
boro boy to receive this cherished
medal. Young Rumberger was
drafted into service September 1S,
1917.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
BAND OFFICERS CHOSEN

Mount WOII, Dec, ZU.-Omcers
have been elected by the Mount
Wolf band as follows: President,
Charles Buchar; vice president, Ed
ward Rodes; treasurer, Charles
Diehl; secretary, Herman Greiman;
financial secretary, George H. Wolf;
director, George A. Diehl; assistant
director, BENJAMIN +. Crumbling;
trustee, Edward Rodes.
Plans were discussed for a recep-
ton to be rendered the members of
the band in the military service on
their return home.
The organization had seven men in
the National Army, one of whom
Charles Kohr, died at Camp Meade,
Md, several months ago. TThree of
the boys have already been muster
ed out of service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
Millersburg Soldier Dies
From Wounds in France

NfiIIersburg, Pa, Dec. 20.-Claude
Bechtel. of East Union street, receiv-
ed a telegram from the War Depart
ment on Wednesday, stating that his
brother. Harry c. Bechtel, had died
in a hospital in France, from wounds
received in action. 1t had been
known for several weeks that the
young soldier had been seriously
wounded. Bechters parents live on
farm near Rife, four miles east of
Millersburg.
Private Harry c. Bechtel was a
member of Company, M, 314th In
fantry, and was severely wounded
in action November 10, the day be-
fore the cessation of hostilities, a
War Department telegram informed
his mother Young Bechtel left
Elizabethville with a draft contin-
gent on May 81. After training at
Camp Meade, Md, he sailed for
| France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20

York, Pa, Dec. 20. - Assistant Fire
Chief George S. Kroll has accepted the
appointment as chief of the city fire
department made by the council at
its meeting yesterday morning. He
will succeed Harry l.. Wills, whose
resignation has been asked. Assistant
Kroil announced his acceptance after
being convinced that Wills would not
he reinstated. He will assume his
duties as chief January 1. There will
be an increase of salary for the new
fire chief. At present the salary Is
81, 200, and it is proposed to increase
it to $500, and increase the duties
of the office. Chief Kroll is an ex-
, chief of the York department and was
president of the State Firemen's AS
ISOLATION.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
WS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AND CITY'S SUBURBS
ROBBED WHILE AT FUNERAL

Liverpool, Pa, Dec. 2O.-While
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Goodlng, who live
north of town, were attending the
funeral of Absolom Gougler, some
unknown persons entered their home
with the purpose of robbery. 1t is
thought that the robbers were scared
away before they were there long,
as only the first floor of the house
was ransacked. Although the down
stairs was in an upside condition,
nothing except two valuable shot
guns have been found missing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
sHuLER-PENTz WEDDING

New Cumberland, Pa. Dec. 20
George Earl Pentz. of Lemoyne. and
Miss Hazel Romayne Shuler. of New
Cumberland. were married at Trinity
United Brethren parsonage on Mon
day evening by the Rev. A. X. Ayres'
assisted by the Rev. J. X. Hutchin-
son. The young couple Will live at
New Cumberland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
MRS. ANsoN w. GOOD DIES
ST. PAUL,s SERVICES

New Cumberland, Pa. Dec. 2O.-
Services in st. Paurs Lutheran
Church on Sunday. Sunday school
Sis; preaching, 1890 by the pastor
the Rev. David S. Martin, subject
That Your Joy May be Full
preaching, evening. subject, Divine
Requirements"
Christmas Day: Early service. 6 a
m., with sermon by the pastor. Al
p. m., Christmas entertainment by
Sunday school
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
HONOR FLAG FOR CARLISLE

Carllslc, Pa, Dec. 20.-For large
sales of War Savings Stamps, Carlisle
has been awarded an honor flag by the
War Savings Committee of the state
and 1t will be unveiled and flown
from the federal building here. Over
100000 of the stamps have so far
been sold through the Carlisle post
office.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
COMMISSIONERS TO MEET

New bloomfield, Pa, Dec. 20. = The
final meeting of Perry county commits
sioners for the present year will be
held on December 23. 1t has been re-
quested that all bills for the year be
presented at that time. as the books
for the year will be closed after the
meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-20
CAPTAIN RERNHEISEL HOME

New Bloomfield, Pa. Dec. 2O.-Word
has been received here by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. II. Bernheisel that their son.
Captain George Bernheisel. who was
temporarily blinded in some of the
heavy fighting in France. has arrived
in this country to recuperate at a
hospital at Hoboken.