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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

Olivet Presbyterian church is without
permanent director and the music
committee is busily engaged in trying
to rejuvenate it's singing organization
prior to the coming of the Rev Samuel
a. Bower, the new pastor, who is to
occupy the pulpit on Easter Sunday. 1t
had been the Rev. Bowers intention to
preach his first sermon next Sunday,
but he found it inconvenient to get
away from Northminister church, WASH
ington, as soon as he had anticipated.
Mrs. Henry Lentz, one of the city's
splendid organists, has been playing at
Fourth Reformed church, the position
becoming vacant by the resignation of
Miss Bressler, who accepted the organ
at Augsburg Lutheran church. Mrs.
Lentz's work at Pine Street and Market
Square Presbyterian Churches during
the absence OF the regular organists has
been uniformly acceptable.
number of choir singers will be
heard in the hall of the Steiff ware
rooms next Tuesday evening, at which
time Mrs. James G.. Sanders, contralto
soloist of Pine Street Presbyterian
church. will present in solos Mrs. Will
liam II. Witherow, contralto and Mrs
Howard Gensler. soloists of Derry
Street Brethren church. soprano. assist
ed by Miss Edna Lands, soprano and
Misses Mabel Bright and Glare Monn
contraltos. Mrs. Lentz will be the ac-
companist. The recital. an invitation
function, is to begin at SIS O'Clock.
Mrs. Roy G. Cox, soprano. justified
all the good things mucisal people ex-
tod g
church on Thursday evening when she
appeared in recital in conjunction with
Frank A. McCarrell, organist of Pine
street Presbyterian church Mrs. Cox
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
Walter Shafer's Last
Appearance in This City

Walter Shaffer whose letters from
France, Flying With Shaffer," were
widely read by Pennsylvania people,
will be at the Victoria theater next
week to lecture in connection with
the great war film, Romance of the
Air" which was dramatized from
Bert Halls famous story.
This will be Harrisburgs last OPP
portunity to hear Shaffer for many
months as he will shortly go on a
Chautauqua circuit for the summer
months. Shaffer has been lectur-
ing throughout Central Pennsylva-
MIA towns, being greeted most en-
Enthusiastically and has developed a
very interesting account of his ex-
periences in France, including the
shooting down of a German balloon
and battle plane and his own fall
and capture hehi1d The German
lines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
BUILDING PERMITS

NJ H. Gettys, contractor for Harry
baylor, was given a permit to con-
struct two-story brick building at
the rear of 315 Chestnut street, to
cost $500. Other permits We're is
sued as follows: E. Eggert. G. w.
Flttng, contractor, remodeling 1243
Market street. SIS; Charles Hand
shaw F. L. Morrow contractor, ad-
dition to 1885 North Third, 5000:
Arthur r. Stine, erection of one
story frame building, rear 1903
wood street, 5000; Harry c. Martz,
1923 Park, and d. F. Hassinger
1890 Park, e. M. Wagner, contrac-
tor erection of two one-story brick
garages, each to cost 5000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
Special
Announcement

We are offering Special National
Cash Registers to assist merchants
in ascertaining the amount of war
tax due United States Government
on sales of soft drinks, etc. Sold on
easy monthly payments. Old register
taken as part payment. y. r. Black,
Agent National Cash Register Co.
lO5 Market street, Harrisburg. Both
phones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
p, YOUTH BADLY INJURED

1ork Haven, Pa, April 5.-WfI-
nam May aged Is years, son of
Jesse May residing near Strines-
town, was badly injured on Thurs
day afternoon while cutting wood on
the farm of Herbert Swartz. The az
glancing off piece of timber
struck the youths foot, splitting If
from the great toe to the ankle
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church Of Christ, Scientists,
Front and Woodbine streets. Subject,
"Unreality" morning at il and eve
ming at 1880. Sunday school, II a.
m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday
8 p. m. Free Reading Room, Kun
KEEL building, 1880 to daily.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
MUST PAY TAX

The court in an opinion in the case
OF commonwealth VS.. Luzerne Coun-
ty Crushed Stone Company, directed
the corporation to pay State taxes
amounting to $271.7S.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
DIMES EMPLOYEES

David w. Cotterel entertained the
employees of his business establish
ment at dinner in the Japanese
room of the Penn Harris, on Thurs
day evening. Miss Catherine Jamison
led in community singing, which was
one of the main features of the even
ing and the guests were:
Miss Metzgar, Miss Jamison, Miss
Freed, Miss Herman. Miss Tucker,
Miss Hall. Miss Neavling, Miss Frock,
Miss Cotterel, w. A. Laverty, c. L..
Swope, E. B. Eppley.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
GILBERT oDAY WITH "CLoBE.

Gilbert O'Day, a popular salesman,
who has been identified with the
mems hat and furnishing business
in this city for many years, has
joined the salesforce of the Globe
Clothing Store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

church, will hold meeting Monday
evening from $50 to 7.30 o'clock,
instead of at the usual hour. Anna
katharine MarZolf Is the scribe
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. ,Eckelmani
4S North Tenth street
Robert F, Gohl,' of: 1905 North
Second street, is in New York for the
week end. - 80 - N...'.t" - g..
Mrs. l.. V. Umherger and daugh
ter. Miss Betty Umberger. of Hum
melstown, were recent guests of Mrs|
c. j. McAlister,ain this city, :
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

the others did the same, the wall melt
ing into mist as they passed 1t. ....
Afterward. when they had stopped 1t
Tor a moment to allow Tip to rest, they
saw forty roads branching off from
their feet in forty different directions;
and soon these forty roads began whirl-
ing around like mighty wheel, first in
one direction and then in the other, COM
pletely bewildering their vision.
But the Queen called for them to
follow her and darted off in straight
line; and when they had gone a few
PAGES the whlrling pathways vanished
and were seen no more.
Mombi's last trick was most fearful
of all She sent a sheet of cracking
flame rushing over the meadow to con-
sumo them; and for the first time the
Scarecrow became afraid and turned
to fly.
"If that fire reaches me I will be
gone In no time !" said he, trembling
until his straw ratified. ITS the most
dangerous thing 1 ever encountered.
I'm of, too" cried the Saw-Horse,
turning and prancing with agitation !;
'for my wood is SO dry it would burn
like kinding"
rs fire dangerous to pumpkins"
asked Jack, fearfully.
You'll be baked like a tart-and so
will r." answered the Woggle-Bug. get
ting down on all fours SO he could run
the faster.
But the Tin Woodman, having no fear
of fire, averted the stampede by few
sensible words.
Look at the Field Mouse !" he shout
ed. THE fire does not burn her in the
least In fact, it is no fire at all, but
only a deception"
Indeed, to watch the little Queen
march calmly through the advancing
flames restored courage to every mem
ber of the party, and they followed her
without being even scorched.
This is surely a most extraordinary
adventure" said the Woggle-Bug, who
was greatly amazed; "for it upsets all
the Natural Laws that 1 heard Profess
sor Nowitall teach in the schoolhouse.
"Of course it does" said the Scare
crow, wisely. "All magic is unnatural,
and for that reason is to be feared and
avoided. But 1 see before us the gates
of the Emerald City. so I imagine we
have now overcome all the magical OBJ
stacles that seemed to oppose u.s."
Indeed. the walls of the city were
plainly visible and the Queen of the
Field Mice, who had guided them so
faithfully, came near to bid them good
bye.
I'VE are very grateful to your Ma
jesty for your kind assistance" said
the Tin Woodman. bowling before the
pretty creature.
IT am always pleased to be of service
to my friends" answered the Queen,
and in a flash she had darted away upon
her journey home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

Mrs. c.. j. McAlister and Miss
Madeline McAlister, of 333 Hummel
street, are spending few days in
New York with John McAlister who
has just returned from France.
Earle f. Bortell, student at the
University of Michigan, Is spending
the spring recess at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A.
Bortell, 40S Woodbine street.
Mrs. E. r. Wiland and daughter,
Irene, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther X.
Wiland, 2147 Derry street, are spend
ing several days in New York.
Mrs Louis c. Hungerford, of Bos-
ton, is visiting at the home of her
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

Next Week-"The Prisoners of the
Queen" in which the travellers enter
the Emerald City, but are taken pris-
oner by General Jinjur, who plans to
kill them all but Tip (whom she will re-
turn to Old Mombi). But our heroes are
a pretty clever set. aren't they? And
it isn't likely that a girl-queen can keep
them long in capture, is it,. Next weeks
instalment will tell whether or not
they seize the hrone, in spie of girl
army. It's thrilling chapter!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05
HOME FROM WEST CHESTER

Miss. Margaret Myers, Miss Naomi
Matz, Miss Ethel Fisher, and Miss
Zelma Eckert, students of West
Chester Normal School. are spend
ing the spring recess at their homes
in this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-05

FOR GOLDEN ROD SCOUTS
Golden Rod Troop No. 8, Girl
Scouts of the Augsburg Lutheran
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

When IS The speaking hour? Vel,
that's another story, TOO long to cell
now We don't always know when
H's coming There's magic about it.
These leggings, though, he put 'om
on me, and when my wooden legs
Eyes, ma am I've got two Of 'emD.
when my wooden legs we're planted
firmly, why, garden life seemed to
run like Lightning from the earth TO
this pumpkin head of mine, and was
alive! Alive tell you, To every.
thing in this garden. Yes; it was
very different sort OF aliVcncss and
a different sort of knowing from
yours, | guess. But what I've seen
and heard aud thought in this garden
is a caution,
"'rho Golden Girl and the Soldier
Boy used to walk out here a good
deal and used to sit on this bench
by the old Apple tree at the bottom
of the garden where you're sitting
and where my real self is now sitting
beside you And, they did say pretty
things!
After | was planted, they made the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

ground around me ready for the 9th
er plantings The Soldier Boy brought
q squad of tools and introduced them
all to me, whom he called Corporal
Faithful There were trowel weeder,
spade rake, hoe, garden fork and
dibblc
"Then he spaded up the ground to
a depth of about Is inches He pulver.
izod the earth deeply with the help
of hoe, spade, and rake. breaking
all the clods on the surface. lie
turned under all the grass and leav-
ings OF vegetable life to rot and en-
rich the soil. lie laid on thin layer
of fine, rOtted manure and rotted
leaves (humus) that he had hauled
in from the country, and mixed them
thoroughly into the soil Besides this,
he worked in two pounds of uneach-
ed wood ashes to 80 square feet, so
that there S not too much acid in the
ground to make it sour.
''When everything was ready they
laid out the garden by driving in
stakes and stretching cords to mark
the rows. They had it all planned
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16
u. S. COURTERS
IN GERMANY

(By Carl D. Groat United Press
Staff Correspondent
Berlin, Aug. lG The American ar
my probably will maintain for few
months yet its courier service into
Germany and Russia The service.
headed by Capt Monroe Curtis, a for
mer Cleveland attorney has proven
it's worth and is still doing an able
work in getting confidential army and
state department messages through
to outoG-the-way corners Of the world
The officers of the service are all
bright clean cut men who fear moth,
ing They have had to be Of a dar,
ing nature, particularly in recent
months, when communications were
difficult and when American officers
weren't entirely welcome in many of
the cities they visited
Their work has been done with a
tact and skill, however, That avoided
trouble yet involved no loss of dir
nifty or standing on the uniform
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

out on paper beforehand, as neat as
you Please" said the Scarocrow
proudly Practical to r. say
they were! And that's what the / adj
mired in them, too She has the plan
he drew for her all framed and hung
in her room. | heard her say so,
You see, down through the middle
runs a broad grass path, and another
one crosses that from left to right.
half way down the garden. In the
circular grassy space where the paths
cross you see my image standing in
the center facing the Apple Tree way
Around me is the little circular bed
of pansies, the dear young things
planted to keep me company. Pan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

Tho revolution in Germany may
may is used adyisely do away with
tips for servants
A strong movement is now afoot 10
abolish tipping, and some hotels and
cafes have had moderate success
herewith. But, the public, however.
still pays the bill.
In some places, the workers coun.
Gil and the management have agreed
that a 10 per cent addition shall be
placed on all bills, the ten percent
extra to 90 the walters in lieu of
their usual tips. While the workers
in such cafes and hotels claimed
They'd be satisfied with the system
it is still noted that, without tins.
service is inclined to he rather lax.
Moreover, in some cases, hotels have
found It convenient to make even
more than q 10 per cent increase inI
prices under the plea of higher wa
ges for employees, whereas the om
pove5 maintain that they have had
only part Of the added percentage
Germany is soon to experience
cigarette famine un'oss it gets fro III
imports of tobacco from other lands
Is present supply of cigarette tobac-
co is SO low that probably next
month will witness the disappear
ancc Of the real German cigarette
made from Turkish or Egyptian to.
bacco. At present, cigarcts cost
about three of four cents apiece
whereas before the war they cost
small fraction Of a cent apiece
Recently quantity of American
ctgarets has appeared here. having
leen Smuggled in from the Coblenz
region whore they were either stolen /
from the American commissary or
bought from the American soldiers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16
sizes for thoughts, she said.

sizes for thoughts, she said.
In tho upper right hand plot they
planted bects, three rows, lettuce
and onions every other row for stA
rows, and three rows of radishes.
In the opposite plot, on your left
hand up there, you see, she put po-
tatoes and few squash hills. Just
across the grass path in the lower
left-hand plot sho had her tomatoes
and her corn. Among the corn she
planted her pole beans, so they could
run on the cornstalks. Here in front
OF us you see her flowers and sweet.
smelling garden horbs-roscmary.
thyme, and sage.
(To be continuedl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16
CONTINUOUS SHOW
1870 to 1890 p. m.
PRICES TODAY
SERVICES AT NORGE.

Special religious services are being
held every evening in the new high
school building near Norge. REV.
Chas W. Foster pastor of the Presby-
torian church at Hobart, is in charge
of the meeting which will continue
through next week.
Tomorrow will be community
Sunday school at $50 in the morning
with preaching at $50 in the even
ing. The public is issue da cordial in
vitation to attend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16
Broom Corn, 1919 Crop

IF you have broom corn or arc
Interested in broom corn, come in
and sec W. +. Lacy representing
WaSlilp Valley Broom Corn
Warehouse Co., recent purchasers
of the knitting mill property.
PHONE 1106.
Try Want A0s rUI rsssults.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16
GALLANT SCARECROW AND
GOLDEN GIRLS GARDEN

Beng the Story of What Happened at the Magic Moment of
Noon, or Mo Time When tho Sun Is just at the Midway
Point Of His Journey and the Really Realness of Things
Comes Out, Just AS It Does at The Witchng Hour
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

As las been said before the Ger
man national assembly differs little
from other national legislative bodies
in the matter Of long windod dscus.
sion But, it perhaps acquired a rec
ord whom in the course Of the past
week. it spent a long time discussing
the price Of cherries and the printing
of new issue of stamps commomo-
rative Of the assembly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

Dail5 Thought.
Gravity is The ballast Of tho sopl
which keeps the mind steody.-Fuller.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-16

The clergy is wrought up over the
Silesian question perhaps more than
anybody else in Germany A letter
from Pastor Frebe of the parish Of
Droschkau declares that 1000 per
sons in his district are coming under
Poulish will. although they have been
proven by a test vote to be German.
feeling. Likewise the North German
conference Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church recently adopted re 50,
luton objecting to tho peace terms,
and expressing the hope chat Chris
tianlty could find way of rcconcil-
ing nations. This body was especial
ly wrought up over thc Silesian ques-
ton
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-22
CONTEMPT CASE ACAINST MOWAT
 WILL BE HEARD
KANSAS MINERS EXECUTIVE MUST STAND TRIAL FOR CON TEMPT COURT; OTHER CASES ARE POSTPONED INDEFINITE LY BY GOVERNMENT.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16.-R- Federal officials here this morning stated that Alexander Mowat, presi- dent of the Kansas miners coal un- ions, has been ordered to appear be- fore the federal court in this city to answer to the charge of being in contempt of court in alleged viola tions of the strike injunction issued several weeks ago by Federal Judge Anderson. The action of the govern ment in pressing this case is caused by the refusal of the Kansas miners to return to work in compliance with the agreement between the govern ment and the miners union general committee.
 It was also stated that no cases will be heard at this time except that against MT. Mowat. The other cases have been indefinitely postponed by the request of the government. They will not be dismissed. however, un- til the outcome of the work of the commission is certain and a permanent settlement reach
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-22
RECORD OF 1919
 FARM INDUSTRY
 WILL BE LARGE
RECORD OF 1919 HARVESTS INDICATES THAT PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES WILL BE MET IF NOT SURPASSED: OAT AVERAGE LARGE.

A partially complete report of the farming industry ln this vicinity for the past season made aI the meeting of the Tanana Valley Agricultural as sociation last Saturday evening by M. D. SnoSrass, superintendent of the government experimental farm. in dicates that tue estimates by the leaders oi the association last spring will be fulfilled and in some instances will probably be surpassed The re- port made by Mir. Snoograss contains a complete record of the operations of Is farmers who comprise approxi- mately half of those from whom re- ports are expected from which con- plete account oi the industry will be compiled.
 The showing made by both wheat and oat growers is significant. The average yield from 55 acres of wheat exceeds 20 bushels per acre. In oats the showing is even more remark able. The eighteen reporting show an acreage of approximately 43 bush els from which an average yield of almost 40 bushels per acre was ob- tained.
 Mir Snograss' report follows in full:
 Eighteen farmers report crops and livestock, acreage under cultivation and in various crops.
 Total under cultivation 656 acres. of which 25 acres were only cleared this year.
 Horses and mules-43 head
 Hogs. all ages-81 head.
 "Cattle-6 head.
 "Chickens-940.
 Acres in wheat-55
 Bushels wheat grown-1.114 bu.
 Average acre yield-20.2 bu
 Acres in oats-43.25.
 Oats grown-1.777 bu.
 Average acre yield-39.33 bu.
 Barley grown---100 bu.
 Acres in grain hay-355
 Tons grain hay-352.
 Acres in potatoes-102.
 Potatoes grown-244.5 tons.
 Roots and vegetables-62 tons"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-22

made here this morning says that 1000 saloons will either close their doors enter other business turnout the mid dle western states January l. l920 The representa- tves of the liquor interests in this city say that the real fight against prohibition has hardly started. grand attack by the combined liquor forces is to be made against the constutionay of the national prohibition amendment
 NO REPEAL. BY HOUSE
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-QP)-The house agricul- tral committee today by vote Of 16 to voted fur unfavorabe report bill authorizing the repeal of war time prohibition. Congressman Rainey, of Illinois; Voigt, of Wisconsin and Ward, of New York; voted against the adoption of the report It is not believed that the measure will ever be voted in the house.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-22
TOL0VANA NEWS
 OF LAST MONTH
CONTINUES BUT NO NEW PAY HAS BEEN RE-
 PORTED RECENTLY

LIVENGOOD, Alaska.-During the month of November there has been no material change in the general mining conditions. The prospecting continues turnout the district but there has been no report of any new pay being uncovered. Samson and his partner. and Bostrom & Co.,, and MatsOn are the only outfits now hoisting pay. Kelly and O'Connor are preparing to work as are also Radovich x Burt. but will use but lew men until spring.
 The merchants seem to be fairly well satisfied with trade conditions and the general outlook. N. G. Cox has added groceries to his other lines. The prices on many staples have been reduced but are still high
 The Horse Shoe restaurant has closed for a period and may not re- open for business until spring but that leaves a hotel. restaurant and bakery so all needs can be supplied. Exceptional weather has prevailed with but little wind or cold.
 The trails are in excellent condi- ton. The freight rate from Log Jam is one and one-half cents per pound. The new road from this place to Fairbanks by the way of Dunbar's will soon be completed and will be a great improvement over the other one. It will be nearly the same dis tance without hills and the road houses within 15 miles of each other when Carl White completes one he is having built at the Chatanika riv- CT. After the trail gets in good con- ditlon he expects to make two trips weekly.
 The former residents of the camp are beginning to drift back. About the only social events of the camp are the weekly dances and the danc- ing school conducted by w. Zachari- as and wife.
 It is believed here that the wireless plant will be reopened within short time and operated by the govern ment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-22
HUGO SAYS WAS
 WE'LL TREATED
AMERICAN HELD BY VILLISTAS SAYS HAS NO REASON
 FOR COMPLAINT.

EAGLE PASS Texas, Dec. 16.--(P) Fred Hugo, the American who was captured by the Vilistas when they occupied Outquiz recently, arriving here this morning asys that he was well treated during his captivity and suffered no hardships of any kind. He said that he has no cause for con- plaint in connection with his deten. uon by the bandits. Hugo was held a prisoner several days but was re- leased at Villas orders without the payment of ransom which the bandits had intended demanding for his re- turn.