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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22
Spencer c. Gilbert Is
Host at Birthday
Anniversary Dinner


Spencer C. Gilbert was host on the
occasion of a delightful birthday
dinner at his home, in North Front
street, Saturday evening. He had
invited to break bread with him on
the SEVENTEEN anniversary of his
birth a number of old friends who
thoroughly enjoyed the clever Incl
dents of the evening. Every guest
through conspiracy with Mrs. Gill
bert rendered the host seventy shin
ing pennies with an appropriate SEN
timent that gave rise through the
dinner to much hilarity and ex-
pressions of good will. Admiral
Tracy, of the Greater Harrisburg
Navy, had some secret understand
ing with Mr.. Gilbert regarding a
mutual enterprise and this came to
the surface frequently in witty eX-
changes between Mr.. Bergner the
prospective general counsel of the
aforesaid mysterious enterprise, and
the others interested. 1t was alto
gether a most interesting and en-
joyable affair and in view of the
fact that the natal year was 1S49 all
present were referred to as Forty
Miners"
During the day Mr.. Gilbert had
been pleasantly surprised at his
place of business by all the en-
ployes who remembered the occasion
with a big bunch of American beauty
roses, one for each year. OF course,
the recipient made a speech and in
his best vein. He also received dur
ing the evening many telegrams and
letters from friends near and far.
Those who broke bread with him
were Colonel M. G. Kennedy, George
II. Stewart, A. S. McCreath, T. T.
Wierman, William Henderson, David
e. Tracy, e. j. Stackpole, Henderson
Gilbert, f. j. Hall, L. S. Sadler and
c. II. Bergner.
Mrs. Henry Lipsitt and son, Billy,
of Newport, and Miss Ruth SeigeI,
of Boston, are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Cohen, 80
South Fourth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schock, of
Williamsport, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Wittenmyer, 24OO
North Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Milton Colt
and their children, of Brooklyn, are
the guests of Mrs. Colts mother,
Mrs John Y. Boyd. 124 Pine
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert F. Greene.
of Schenectady, N. Y. are visiting
their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Anson
F. Danner, of North Third street, for
the week.
George w. Thatcher went home
to Chicago this morning after a
weekend stay among relatives here.
Henry M. Blanchard. of Scranton,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Luther f.
Gary, of Green street, for a fort
night.
DR.. Samuel q. Shope. of CLIO
North Third street, and his son, e.
Pierce Shope. of Johns Hopkins,
Baltimore, are home after q bust
ness trip to Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22
FLEMING FAMILY REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel w. Fleming.
104 South street. are entertaining a
family party for the holidays. Their
daughters. Mrs. Robert M. Labaree
and her children. Mary. Robert and
Benjamin Labaree. of Lincoln Univers-
ity, oxford. and Mrs. Charles X. I'm
brie. and children, Mary, Betty and
William Imbrie, of Pen Yam. N. Y.
arrived last week. Dr. Labaree and
Mr. Imbrie will come in day or
two.
Miss Emmeline Fisher, of Pitts
burgh. is visiting her relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles b. Ennis. of Green
street, for few days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22
,(D LEASE tell me where I can

G(D LEASE tell me where can
find the best fur-lined gloves
for men," requested a Voice
over the telephone one day last
week. Gladly" 1 answered. II
should advise you to go to McFalls.
have seen their gloves and can
recommend them without hesita-
ton." The Voice politely thanked
me and the incident closed so far as
l am concerned. But, because of that
little conversation, some man VIII re-
ceive a gift on Christmas morning
that will satisfy him completely.
Any man who receives a gift from
McFalls is sure to be more than
pleased. Why? Because the quail
ity and design of their shirts, ties,
bathrobes and initiated handker-
chiefs, in fact, any article in the
store, is far superior to the ordinary
variety.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22
CHRISTMAS PARTY
IN KINDERGARTEN
Gifts on Gaily Decorated Tree
Made by Children For
Their Parents

The children of Miss Elizabeth
Longs kindergarten will hold their
holiday party to morrow morning at
10 o'clock at their school. 1900 North
Second street.
Miss Long and her assistant. Mss
Margaret Good, have arranged a
beautiful tree which the pupils have
decorated themselves with gifts for
their parents. Bells, calendars, Moth
er Goose dolls, circus clowns. chains,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22
PLANNING PURIM BALL

The Hebrews Ladies' Aid Society an
nounced this morning that they have
secured the Chestnut Street Auditor
ium for their Puri.n ball to be held
on the evening of March 4. AS there
is so much time the preparations will
be most elaborate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22
11sii46ii11g tie SO Szh,!lysss ~
nazc7gZ ~ 9eEH IL

rs there anything 1 can say to
make you realize what eXcep-
tionally attractive underwear is
shown at the French Shop? 1 fear
not. You must actually see it to
appreciate its real beauty. 1 can,
however, truthfully say that, with
out exception, I have never seen
daintier prettier "undies" anywhere.
Attractive silk vests, exquisite COM
b.nations ard soft, lovely camisoles
compete for favor with a most ap-
pealing assortment of boudoir caps
and slippers. And the display does
not stop with garments of silk. No,
indeed. Equally as much in evil
dence are those of hand-done Philip
pine work. For the intimate gift
nothing lovelier could be chosen
and for the less personal one there
are stunning evening scarfs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22

x A M I anxious to get homer"
~ exclaimed a local college lad
whom I accidentally met on
a train last evening as he was re-
turning to this city for the holidays.
We'll, rather-for more reasons
than one. You see, it's this way"
he continued with a grin, "I need
new shoes so badly that trip to
Harrisburg is almost a necessity"
Don't they sell shoes in R-?" I
inquired. YES" he laughed, "they
do, but not the kind L like. Per-
haps 1 am too PARTICULAR don't
know-but the Army and Navy
Shoe Store kind is the only kind
for me. Wear? Why, you just
can't wear them out and as long as
they last they retain their shape.
So, hurrah for the Army and
Navy"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22

HATE gift
gift indicates lack of thought
plmentary
therefore
that
Antique
little etchings
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-22

KTY ITH all the dances scheduled
wv for the holiday season, Milady
will need at least one new
evening gowr-perhaps two. And
ample provision for supplying her
wants has been made by the Cloos
Co., in the Penn-Harris building.
Any woman, no matter how plain,
would appear attractive in one of
their gowns - they're so utterly
charming and feminine. Perhaps
you have noticed the display in one
of the windows of a modish assort-
ment of pussywillow taffeta crea-
tons in pastel shades of blue, yell
low, green and rose. In every in
stance the newest silhouette is
gained by the use of clever side
drapings and several of the gowns
boast cuffed bottoms.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such medicine is Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of puEity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp-Root.
It is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
it is not a stimulant and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
Ii is not recommended for everything
It is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad-
der troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle Of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
in bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish frst to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The high note Of a song bird may
no drp fO soar throat
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

the HinduS, and where have you been
where have all of you been, If /
may ask?"
Davis gave q short laugh.
'It's a long story, but suppose I
might as well begin" Ordering re-
freshments, they seated themselves
while John briefly told his adventures.
AS he finished Morgan frowned.
"Who could that chap have been
that pretended to be your" Johns
head slowly waved.
"That's what gets me. Do you sup
pose it was that hermit chap or one
Of his agents?" Morgan's hand fell
upon his knee with resounding slap.
"That's it exactly. But thank good
ness he failed. For one, I've had
enough Of this town and am hungry
for the mountains again. Let's go back
in the morning and fight him in the
open. Meanwhile" The voice Of
Ethel quickly arose.
eyes, let us leave this horrible
hotel where such things are always
happening. Cannot we go to some
quiet place near the sea, Or"
Johns hand, finding her own, gave
It squeeze.
ST know just the spot. The Sea Cliff
Inn down the bay. Wen pack our bags
and motor down at once" With this
understanding, they separated for the
purpose of getting ready.
Within their own room, Morgan
turned to the Spider.
"You stay behind as if to make prep
arations for an early start. Here's the
list of stuff you are to get. Be off the
Sea Cliff dock at midnight, tie UP the
launch and join me. I'll hang towel
out of my room and be on the WATCH
for you"
They secured their auto and left the
hotel Of horrors, the Spider waving
them good-by from the curb. In the
front seat with the chauffeur rode
Morgan; Ethel and John sat behind
them, with Rainface mounted on the
auxiliary seat in the rear. Scarcely
had they turned the first corner, how
ever, than the Indian, suspicious that
the one left behind was up to some
deviltry, slipped from his seat unno-
ticed by his companions. Arriving at
the hotel, John secured three rooms
for them, the supposition being that
Rainface had preferred to come on
foot, and Tndian-like mad dropped OF
saying nothing. John and Ethel start
ing for their ROOMS, saw that Morgan
was missing and supposed he had pre-
coded them.
But the Hawk had not. Secretipg
himself until they had retired he re-
turned to the desk and engaged two
additional rooms above those taken by
John, his excuse to the clerk being
that he expected two friends to arrive
later On. This done, he mounted the
stairs and threw himself upon the
bed without undressing.
Out in the bay in motor boat, the
Spider cruising slowly along with eyes
upon the Sea Cliff Inn, gave an ex-
clamation Of satisfaction. From out
Of window of that hostelry towel
hung, and guiding his boat to the dock
he made it secure and approached the
building. Inquiring Of the sleepy clerk
for the room that his friend had en-
gagged for him, he was shown to it,
to be Joined shortly thereafter by Nor
gan. The Spider opened the grip. he
had been carrying, taking from 1t
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

bureaus, II. Is planned, will have a reg
lister of each soldier In its territory,
showing his occupation and place Of
employment before entering the army.
Knights of Columbus will interview
former employers of the men with a
view of having them reinstated in
their old jobs and IL this is not feas-
lille an effort will be made to find work
for them elsewhere. These proposed
X. Of G. employment bureaus will CO..
operate in any effort the government
may make to find employment for the
former soldiers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
TO GET WORK FOR VETERANS
KNIGHTS of Columbus Plan to Help
Soldiers After They Are
Mustered Out.

New York.-To obtain employment
for soldiers after they have been mus
tered out is plan Of the Knights of
Columbus now under consideration.
The plan is to conduct an employment
bureau in each of the 1900 X. Of G.
councils throughout the country. These
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
S. 0. S.
If Constipated, Bilious
or Headachy, take
"CaScaretS"
s'CaScaretS''

Sick headache, biliousness, coated
tongue or sour, gassy stomach-always
trace this to torpid liver; delayed, fer
menting food in the bowels.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead Of being cast out Of the
system is re-absorbed into the blood.
When this poison reaches the delicate
brain tissues 1t causes congestion and
that dull, throbbing, sickening head
ache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and poi
sons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep.-Adv.
Only fools answer questions before
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

Mans Land. 1t is of a very early
variety and grows well In devastated
northern France. got it at midnight,
which accounts for its being yellow. as
red roses grew close by, but, as you
might know, was in somewhat Of a
hurry to get back to the lines, and In
the dark, instead OF getting red one
for you had the hard luck of getting
yellow one.
81 watched that rose for four days,
and. knowing that mother, dear, loves
roses, / decided to get it that same
night"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

the auto and glanced at it's number. 1t
was Calf. 37655, the machine of DR..
Fream.
"That other fellow with preacher,
him Spider" grunted Rainface. "Him
got on wig and whiskers, but me know
his walk"
you're right, Rainface. was try
ing to place that gait Of his. There's
the devil to pay in there sure, and
we've got to get in, locks or no locks"
Tearing open the tool box Of the ma
chine he drew forth a heavy screw
driver, and closly followed by the In
dian sprang to the nearest window.
Inserting the point Of the impro-
vised Jimmy" beneath the lower
frame and the jam, he gave: his In
strument a savage downward push.
Before the leverage Of the steel tool
the catch burst and the window no
longer barred their way. Lifting 1t
hastily they crawled within and stood
listening. No sound met their ears,
and with soundless feet they crept up
the stairs, hating before a door
through the keyhole of which slen-
der fan of light streamed. John plac-
| ing his ear to the crevice, drew his
breath and listened. Plainly to his
hearing came the words of the min
lister.
sIs this your wish, my child?" Faint
ly came the answer Of Ethel.
"It is"
"'Then if any man can show just
cause why this couple may not law
fully be Joined together"
Swapping himself erect like a re-
leased rubber band, John tried the
knob. The door was locked, but with
savage cry bursting from his lips he
placed one shoulder against it and
gave mighty heave. AS though it
had been made Of pasteboard 1T
erumpled before him and fell crashing
into the ROOM. Chest heaving and
with fists clenched, Davis stood before
the assemblage within.
"John! John!'' cried the girl, start
ing back as though she saw ghost.
Half unbelievingly she turned her
eyes to the one beneath the covers.
"Then who is this"
But Morgan did not wait to answer.
One jump and he was out of bed, and
with the Spider and the two ''physl-
clans" leaping at his heels he bolted
from the room, tumbled down the
stairs and streamed from the front
l.door. The next moment those left De-
hind heard the motor car go whir-
ring into the night.
Releasing Ethel from bis arms,
Davis turned threateningly upon the
minister, but the girl interposed her.
self between them.
"Don't, John. He was deceived even
as I was. The doctor said 1t was you
and I was marrying him thinking it
would save your life" Explanations
having been made all around, they
parted the crestfallen minister to his
home and Ethel, John and Rainface
for their hotel.
At their entrance Morgan and the
Spider arose and came forward ques-
tioning them rapidly. The Hawk
thrust out his hand:
"We're sure glad to see you. When
you did not turn up at that temple,
John, and we did not find you here,
Miss Ethel and I nearly went wild
from anxiety. How did you escape
Hogs Work In SiIo.
Cherokee, Ia.-Unable to secure help
to fill his silo, Cherokee farmer put.
a few Of his heavy hogs In the sile. AS
fast as the fodder was thrown into
the silo the hogs walked around and.
stamped it down
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
Six Huns In 22 Shots.

New Brighton, Pa.-"On the front
line one night got six Huns out Of
twenty-five Shots" Corp. Lewis Lutz
informs his parents here. Lutz is In a
hospital, having been struck In the
left eye by piece of shrapnel. A ma
chine gun bullet also pierced the left
leg above the knee, and, passing down
the leg, lodged In the ankle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
NOVELlZED FROM VITAGRAPH PHOTO PLAY
SYNOPSIS.

John Davis and Hawk Morgan, execu-
tors of the estate of John Carr, miner,
disagree over the disposition of the profits
OF the mine. Morgan seeks the gold and
the girl, Ethel, Carr's adopted daughter,
for himself and unsupported by Davis,
whom Ethel really loves, makes several
sensational attempts upon the life Of
Davis. Suspicion is diverted to a mys-
ferrous hermit. Davis and Rainface are
bound and hurled into the sea by Hindus.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
ROSE FROM NO MANS LAND
Boy Sends Mother Flower He Picked
at Great Risk to Himself.

st. Louis.--Mrs. III. j. Proud Of this
city has received from her son, Corp.
William L. Lcsd, u. S. marines, in
France, rose that grew in No Mans
Land. In his latest letter he wrote:
"Going through some papers man.
aged to save, have found a rose
which / picked from a bush out in No
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
chamnion snud Picker.

Yakima, Wash.-That woman work
ers on the farm are success is shown
by the feat of a japanese woman here
who is believed to have set record
by picking up 225 sacks Of potatoes in
one day
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

Cirrus clouds have been recorded
more than IL miles above the surface
OF the earth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

Let ''Danderine" save your hair and
double it's beauty. You can have lots
of long, thick, strong, lustrous hair.
Don't let it stay lifeless, thin, scraggly
or fading. Bring back its color, vigor
and vitality.
Get a 35-cent bottle of delightful
"Danderine" at any drug or toilet coun-
ter to freshen your scalp; check dam
druff and falling hair. Your hair needs
this stimulating tonic: then it's life.
color, brightness and abundance wild
return--Hurry ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30
Defined.

Defined.
Spa, what is an economists"
"An economist, my son, is "a man
who can save money by cutting down
other peoples expenses"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

The high note Of a song bird may
he due to a soar throat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-30

Only fools answer questions before
they are asked.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
NEW BURK-WAGGONER
WELL BIG PRODUCER

Wichita Falls Tex, Nav 1.-THE
newest and probably the best Of the
new wells since the Burlz- Waggoner.
Is located a mile and a half west
and a little TO the north Of the big
well In the northwest extension OF
the Burkburnett pool This is the
n & p Burk oil compauy's well on
the j. 3. Evans subdivision. The well
was completed Monday al a depth OF
1855 feet 1t IS making nearly 5000
barrels Of oil per day. The pay sand
was reached $50 feet nearer the sur
face than in any Of the other wells
In this vicinity. and IL 80 feet deep
This well IS undoubtedly a good
one and 10 extends the pool to the
north and west The " & p. Burlr
IS the fourth good wen brought IN re-
Gently in this extension, the others
being the Burk- Waggoner. the Unit
ed. the Herndon and the Golden Cycle.
Several wells are nearing compile
tion in this district, having Just
reached the top Of the pay sand. The
Collins County Oil and Gas company.
in block 50 to the southwest OF the
new wen, has been swabbiug oil for
some days. This vel has not as yet
been completed.
The Big Lime OIL company in block
Il is spraying oil This wei is near
the HerndOn we'll
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
TUcSOnHaS The
Oil FeUeY And
WiUSinR Wells
Land About City To Dis
lance Of Twenty Miles
Is Located.

Tucson. Ariz-. May 1.-THE oil in
vestgation started on the Canoa
ranch in the Santa Cruz valley, south
Of Tucson. is 20 be continued south
ward on the adjoining Baca Float
graut, wherein a local syndicate has
secured a large Ieasehold. It lies in
the northern part OF santa Cruz
county, embracing the historic old
pueblo Of Tubac. Jas f. Bouldin,
owner OF the north half Of the grant.
viii drill and for that purpose has
organized the Baca Float Oil and Gas
company.
Just north Of the Canoa ranch lies
the big Euayule farm Of the Agri-
cultural Products company, which has
been approached by local interests
seeking drilling leases Prospecting
in the Santa Cruz valley is continuing
down TO within few miles Of Tucson.
To the eastward, locations in the
PautanO wash section now hav been
made as far down as Vail. 20 miles
from Tucson. The Berger ranch, near
Vail has been leased by q close as
ISOLATION Of Tucson men, who declare
they viii start the first well in this
section. on the basis Of a location
made by an oil geologist Locations
have been made along the> wash for
10 miles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
N0RTHCENTRAL
FIELD IS GOOD
Of Completed Wells, IS Of
1913 Are Oil Producers
And Two Gassers.

Out OF I9S wells completed in the
north central Texas oil fields during
April. 145 were oil producers two
were gas wells and 81 were dry holes.
The total new production for the
month was around $4,000 barrels daily
average or SsS barrels TO the we'll
Wichita county led with S6 produc-
Ing wells completed and 80 dry holes
The total new production was 10000
barrels or go barrels as an average
Tor the producers. The Burkburnett
district had 60 new producers and 10
dry holes. The new production was
5000 barrels daily or POS barrels Tor
each OF the producers.
Iowa Park section had Il compile
tions, seven Of which were producers
and seven busters me new prOduc-
tiou was around 100 barrels daily
Eastland county had 81 competitions
Tor April, a OF which were produc-
ton daily or 500 barrels to the well
Stephens county had only five com
pletions and all were producers with
an average OF over 1000 barrels 70 the
wen in daily production
Commanche county had six compile
tions, four Of which were producers or
less than 200 barrels daily for all
-FOUR Wells. One Of the others was a
gasser and the other dry
Erath had one completion, q pro-
Queer Of 80 barrels daily. Brown
county had one completion Of p bar
rels daily capacity, one gaSser and
three busters as its April record
Wilbarger county was reported turn
ing out one producer Of about so bar
rels daily but as having had three
busters. Nolan, Mills. Mccullough and
Scurry counties each are said to have
a buster each