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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
LINGLESTOWN

LingieStown, Pa, Oct IS. - On
Sunday morning in the Church of
God regular church services will be
held, with the Rev. James Wag-
goner in charge. In the evening at
7.3O a harvest home service will be
held in the United Brethren church.
Miss Anna Schaner spent Monday
at the home of her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Lingle, at Pleas
ant View.-Mrs. T. M. Balsbaugh
was a Sunday visitor at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Carrie Feiser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Getz, of Mount
Joy, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. r. Bolton, of this place.-Mr. and
Mrs. Nathan Hummel and children,
Alma, Elsie and John, of Tower City,
were the guests of the formers
aunt, Mrs. Martha Etzweiler, and
family. - Miss Helen Hooker Is
spending the week with her grand
mother, Mrs. Rosie Hooker, at Pen
brook.-Prof. e. e. Wetzel, teacher
of the Linglestown High School, Is
spending the weekend at his home,
Beavertown, Pa.-Dr. and Mrs. H.
Hayman and daughter, Miss Dor
othy Hayman, and Edward Baker,
all of Readings aMr. and Mrs. Harry
Baker and Miss Ruth Baker, of AL
lentown, were Sunday guests at the
home of Mrs. Rebecca Baker.-Mrs.
Francis Blessing and Miss Vera
Case are spending a few weeks at
the home of the formers parents at
Indiana, Pa.-SMr. and Mrs. M. r.
Backenstoe and children, of Mount
Joy, attended the funeral of the for
mer's mother Tuesday.-Mrs. John
p. Geyer, of Middletown, was the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Rebecca
Baker, Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Look, of Piketown, on Sunday
gave a dinner in honor of their
brothers and sisters. Among the out
of-town guests were Miss Mitchell,
of New York; Miss Helen Jeffries,
Mr.-and Mrs. John Grim and Mr..
Nd Mro Inhn EnX
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
MAN WHO MADE MUSIC FOR
HOME PEOPLE DIES AT 70

Chambersburg, Pa, Oct. IS. -
John b. Snider. who died early on
Thursday morning at the home of
his son, Lindsay, after u long i'll
ness. aged 70 years, was a timer and
plumber by trade and an expert in
his lines. But it was as a musician
and patriot he will be best remem-
bered. During the Rebellion he was
a fifer and bugler in the Union Army
He came from a musical family.
His brother, Godfrey, once was
leader Of ola Chambersburs band;
his sister. Miss Emma, who su. wives,
is pianist of more than local fame;
an older sister. Miss Mary, who died
some years ago, was long famous
as silver-voiced soprano and the
soloist and leader of Falling Spring
Presbyterian church choir. No G.
A. r. parade was ever held without
Johnny Snider marching. in the
van playing the fife or bugle, and
one of the drummers was always
his boy Lindsay.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
ELIZABETHTOWN

Elizabethtown, Pa, Oct. 49,
Scout-Master c.. M. Heistand and
Elmer Wise spent a few days at
Pine Grove Furnace.-The hunting
dog of c. F. Rutt was killed by the
cars.-M. B. Keller and w. A. With
ers have returned from Boston,
Mass.-H. B. Neff, of Sunbury, was
visitor to this place this week.
d. II. Stetsman got sixty-five
bushels of large sweet potatoes, the
crop of three thousand plants. War
rem Wilson took 38 large sweet
potatoes from single stock.-At
the Cleaners society festival of
Christ Lutheran Church, $S1 was
realized.-J. c. Westafer, for fifty
years publisher of the Elizabeth
town Chronicle, celebrated his gold
en- anniversary on Friday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Rush on For Licenses
to Hunt Over in Adams

Gettysburg, Pa, Oct. 1S.-One
thousand three hundred and twenty
seven hunters have taken out Ii
censes to hunt game in Adams
county. according to the records of
the county treasurer's Office. Scores
of others are appearing every day
at the court house to pay their fee
or one dollar. The opening of the
squirrel and rabbit seasons as well
as that for birds, is causing a big
rush among the nimrods who watt
ed almost until the last day to Sc
cure their licenses. Many of the
hunters appearing at the licenses
office seem surprised that the price
of the license tag is an even dollar
and state that it is the first thing
they have purchased for several
years without paying a war tax.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18

John never missed parade or
pageant in Chambersburg and his
music was an inspiration to firemen
or veterans marching in line behind
him. Frequently, with his son and
another, usually one of the Fahne-
stock boys, they would dress to rep
resent the picture, Spirit OF '76."
He was also a fine guitar player
and in his younger days sang sweet
ly. Every New Years Day and ON
Christmas John would usher in the
holiday at dawn by playing his
h.gle, and as he made his home
near Wolf Lake, the water would
help sw. IL the notes aid fling them
far. accounting their sweetness. John,
like mrny others of like character.
was fisherman of the old school.
one of the sort that like the sport
and cared little for the fish, al
though his success was always no
table. He was a town character and
he will be missed and mourned by
many.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
MOUNT UNION

Mount Union, Pa, Oct. IS. - The
Businessmen's Association held a
meeting Tuesday to consider a pro
position to finance an automobile
company. the proposition was re-
Jected.-The Peduzzi ice cream par
lor and confectionery store has been
sold to Galenti and Smith.-The
sophomore class OF the High School
held marshmallow toast at Maple
ton depot on Monday evening.-The
local Red Cross will hold it's regular
meeting on Tuesday, October %,
when officers and board of di-
rectors will be elected.-The High
School Alumni Association expects
to put an entertainment course in
the town during the coming year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Woman Who Falls From
Balcony Dies of Hurts

Lewistown, Pa, Oct. IS. - With
both arms broken and suffering
from internal injuries, Mrs. Howard
e. Best, who fell from the balcony
of her home week ago, died yes
terday morning of peritonitis. She
was 35 years old and lived at z Shaw
avenue. Mrs. Best was born in
Bellefonte and her body will be
taken there for burial after funeral
services have been conducted at her
home here tomorrow afternoon by
the Rev. D. N. Miller. She was a
member of the Methodist church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Halloween Celebration to
Precede Soldier Welcome

Columbia, Pas Oct. 18. The
More Light Association met last
night to complete plans for the OBJ
servance of Halloween, at which
time street carnival and dance will
be held. This is an annual event in
Columbia and it's fantastic features
have made it a popular celebration.
The observance this year will be a
prelude to the soldiers celebration
that is to follow the next day, No
vember 1, when there will be a pa
rade and reception for returned
soldiers of the World War.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Pelts Thick With Fur,
and Hard Winter Ahead

York, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Andrew Fall
ner, of this city, tanner of the
hides and pelts of game and fur
bearing animals, regards as reli-
able weather sign the state of the
fur of animals in the fall. The pelts
of all fur-bearing animals handled
thus far this fall are thick and heavy
with fur, he has observed, which is
taken as an indication that nature
has prepared the fur bearers for a
long and severe winter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Missionary Society to
Meet at Chambersbure

Chambersburg, Pa, Oct 18.-The
thirty-seventh annual meeting of
the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Carlisle Presbytery will
be held in the Central Presbyterian
Church, in this place, November 5
and 6. The officers of the society
are Mrs. Joshua w. Sharpe, of
Chambersburg, president; Mrs. w.
4. Scheffer, of Harrisburg, corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. Herman p.
Miller, of Harrisburg, recording sec
retary, and Mrs. A. j. Johnston, of
New Bloomfield, treasurer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Woman Presents Bad
Check and Gets Away

Columbia, Pa, Oct. 1S.-An un-
known woman entered a grocery
here yesterday afternoon and, after
making several purchases. handed
the grocer a check for 5000, drawn
apparently by Mrs. Arthur Stuart,
of Georgetown, on the Strasburg
Bank. The grocer telephoned the
Strasburg Bank and was told Mrs.
Stuart had an account there and that
the check was good for the amount
named.
When the check was returned to
the bank the signature was exam
ined and appeared faulty to the Off
cials. Mrs. Stuart was asked whether
she gave such a check and stated
that she had not. Now search is
being made for the unknown woman
and somebody is out 5000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
TO HAVE MODERN HOTEL

Columbia, Pa. Oct. 1S.-Colum-
bia is to have q modern hotel. ac-
cording to plans now being prepared
by Architect G. e. Paules. These
plans are being drawn for the Co
ium bian Real Estate Co.. composed
of business men, which recently
took over Hotel Columbia, in the
center of the town, and along the
Lincoln Highway, with a view to re-
modelling and converting it into a
strictly modern hotel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Will Urge Cause Of the
Church Forward Movement

MarysviIIe, Pa, Oct. 1S.-The Rev.
the forward movement of the Re
formed church, will be the speaker
on Sunday, evening in the Trinity
Reformed church, the Rev. Ralph
e. Hartman, pastor.
e "Doers of the Word" and Joseph
Sold Into Egypt" will be the sub
jects of the Rev. J. +. Glass at the
two services in the Methodist Epis-
copal church on Sunday.
Harvest home services will be held
in the Church of God on Sunday
evening, with the pastor. the Rev.
Wesley N. Wright, in charge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Horse Thief Taken
a by Police of Pittsburgh

ShamOlkin, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Frank
Howdy, charged with the theft of a
horse from John Regal, an Irish
Valley farmer, has been arrested in
Pittsburgh.
Howdy, four or five weeks ago,
stole the animal from the stable of
the Irish Valley farmer and made
disposition of the steed at Irwin
From there he went to Pittsburgh,
where he secured employment
From an account of the theft and a
description of the alleged thief, the
Smoky City police suspected Regal
and wired the local authorities they
had placed him under arrest.
Constable Elmer e. Haupt, of
Trevorton, was sent to Pittsburgh
and identified the prisoner, and he
was brought to Jail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Fraternal Order Plans
Welcome For Soldiers

Marysville, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Wash-
ington Camp, No. 21S, Patriotic Or
der Sons of America, is planning
special welcome home services to
commemorate the safe return of the
26 men of the local organization who
were in the United States service.
The event will take place on Thurs
day, October 30. A. G. Eppley has
been named chairman of the COM
mittee. Others on it will be C. w.
Ensminger, ]. F. Leonard, N. F.
Dice and w. B. Fortenbaugh.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Jury Gives Verdict For
$25.59 Against Doctor

Reading, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Testifying
that the doctor grabbed her by the
arms and said she was "a young
chicken" and that he raved. Mrs.
Irene Lucas, a prepossessing woman
of 20 years, won verdict of $3.50
from DR.. John Ege. local physi-
clan, against whom she brought suit
for damages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Snyder County People
Pay $1.25 For Potatoes

Middleburg, Pa, Oct. 1S.-The po-
tato crop of Snyder county seems "a
fair one. The tubers are selling on
the streets of the county seat at
$1.25 per bushel. A number of
families have filled their bins at
$1.00. Cabbage sells at 2 cents per
pound with few takers even at that
price.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
BAD BREATH
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Removelt 1t

DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets. the
substitute for calornel, act gently ON the
bowels and positively do the work:
People afflicted with bad breath IND
quick relief through taking them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil. They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver, stimulating them 70
natural action, clearing the blood, ana
purifying the entire system. They 90
that which calomel does, without any OF
the bad after effects. Take one or two
every night for a week and note the
pleasing effect. 10c and 25c a oox.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Thief and Jailbreaker
Sent to Penitentiary

Chambersburg, Pa, Oct. IS. -
James p. Daywalt, of near Me-
chanicsburg, was sent to the peniten-
tiary for a minimum of four years
at yesterdays session of criminal
court. Daywalt pleaded guilty to
robbery of Mrs. Sallie George
Foust's residence near Mercersburg
and was given two and one-half
years. Daywalt was also of the
number of men who escaped from
Jail here. For this he was given
one and one-half years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Dies in Monterey Garage;
Found There by Employees

WaynesbOro, Pa, Oct. 1S.-C. II.
Harbaugh, aged 81 years and long
a resident of the Monterey section,
was found dead in the garage of H.
e. Sprenkle, Monterey, where he
had gone to attend to some business
matters. Just how long he remained
there before found by one of the
garage employees is not definitely
known, but death overlook him
some time between the hours of 3
and O'Clock on Thursday evening.
DR.. Fl. c. Bridges pronounced death
due to chronic nephritis.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
WaynesbOro Pastor Will
Preach on West Shore

New Cumberland, Pa, Oct. 49,
The Rev. w. P. Shrener, D. D.,
Church of Waynesboro, said to be
one of the finest orators in the
Pennsylvania conference will ex-
change pulpits with the Rev. ". It.
Rue, pastor of Baughman Memoir
ial Methodist church, on Sunday,
and will preach at 1890, and ,7.30
D. m. He also will teach the Mems
Bible Glass at $40 and will make an
address at the Epworth League
meeting at $50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Cuts Grass on Lawn
on His 9th Birthday

DilIsburg, Pa, Oct. 1S.-The Rev
John B. Harlacker. a retired cler-
gyman of the Church of the Breth-
rem, one of the oldest residents of
York county, celebrated his ninety
seventh birthday anniversary by cut
ting the grass on the lawn about his
home near Emig's Mill. He resides
alone on the Samuel Harlacker
farm, tenanted by L. E. Urick.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Idus David Rider
Is Dead of Paralysis

Wayncsboro, Pa, Oct. 1S.-After
intense suffering for the past eight
months with paralysis. Idus David
Rider, aged SO years. died yesterday
at his home here.
His daughter, Mrs. William Fleece,
of Harrisburg. administered to him
during his entire illness and was at
his bedside at the time of death.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Two Grey Squirrels Cost
Two Hunters $1O1.4O

Middleburg, Pa, Oct. 1s.-For
shooting two grey squirrels on Sun
day, out of season and without
hunting licenses, ]. A. Shell and III.
l.. Walter were arrested by Game
Warden Braucher. They pleaded
guilty before Justice John Fl. Willis
and paid fines and costs amounting
to $101.40.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Four Pound Black Bass
Meal For Two Families

Lewistown, Pa, Oct. 1S.-When
Merle Smith, good fisherman that he
is, caught a four-pound bass in the
Juniata river at Granville, he told
his wife the fish would make a fine
dinner. Thereupon, the Smiths in
vited the wife's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Shinkel to their home
and found the yield of the river
sufficient for both families.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Gets Thirteen Suckers
in Fishing Trip to Dam

Gettysburg, Pa, Oct. 1S.-One of
the best catches of fish to be re-
ported this year was made by Rob-
ert Smith Yesterday when after a
days outing at Hereter's Dam,
along Marsh Creek, he returned
with a string of thirteen suckers
which measuredF from twelve to
eighteen inches in length.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
GEORGE w. WOLF DIES

Columbia, Pa, Oct. 1S.-George
w. Wolf, a well-known resident of
Columbia, died yesterday at his
home from a complication of dis
eases from which he had suffered
for a year. He was confined to bed
only since last Saturday. Mr.. Wolf
was in his sixty-sixth year and was
born in Columbia. Mrs. Lillian, wife
of ]. Harry Hook, of Harrisburg, is
a daughter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
WILL ENLARGE FACTORY.

Manchester, Pa, Oct. 1S.-The
John G. Herman Cigar Company,
which occupies the Charles Bucher
property, in North Main Street. re-
Gently purchased the building from
Mr.. Bucher. Extensive improve
ments will be made and the factory
enlarged in order to accommodate
more workmen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
TO oBsERE ANNIVERSARY

Enola, Pa, Oct. 1S.-The Ladies'
Aid Society of the Methodist Epis-
copal church will hold its anniver-
sary services on November 13 In the
church auditorium. The commit
tees in charge of the anniversary
are: Refreshment, Mrs. w. I.
Murphy and Mrs. j. W. Hickey;
decorating, Mrs. George Keller, Mrs.
Miller and Mrs. Meacham; program,
Mrs. Mckay, Mrs. ID. Reiglesand Mrs.
l.. Buck.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
Speech Comes Back
When Man Is Scared

Reading, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Seized by
sudden paroXysm of fear when
grazed by an automobile at the cor
ner of Ninth and Moss streets, Peter
S. Gerhart regained his speech lost
to him two~years ago during q Sc
we're attack of illness. The shock
of imminent danger resulting when
a machine, in turning the corner,
brushed his arm, is believed to have
caused the sensational recovery of
speech.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
AGED WIDOW DIES

Columbia, Pa, Oct 1S.-Mfs.
Rosina Stoll, widow of the late
Frederick Stoll, died at her home,
456 Walnut street, from a complica-
ton of diseases, aged S4 years. She
had been a resident of Columbia
forty-two years. Five sons and a
daughter survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18
EIIzA n. MULL DIES

Chambcrsburg, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Mrs.
Eliza Frances, widow of the late
John H. Null, aged 65 years, died at
her home here yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-18

(Other State News ON Page ny
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
MONDAY. JULY %, 1919.
'DELAwARE's LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE"

NDER the above caption we ind in the current issue
" Of The outlook the following editorial tribute to
Pierre dupont Of this city relative to his recent gift
{, of s20oooo0 10 the public schools Of this State:
Prom the thrtyhird State in the Union TO the first
b the Jump that the Diamond State is endeavoring to
make in the line Of educational advance Delaware is
recognizing the and preparing young citizens
for ifs opportunities. and complete school code
passed by the Legislature this year. the
members Of the State Board Of Education, Pierre 5.
dupont has Just established a trust fund yielding
S20OOOOO lift Delaware into tho front rank as regards
well-equipped schools.
The conditions Of the trust fund gift are that up 10
onehsf the cost Of constructing new schoolhouses or
thoroughly reconsrcting old win be horne by the
dupont fund But not penny of II he claimed for
repairs temporary remodeling. The other half Of the
cost of school buildings he borne by the school
districts. Every school thus built conform In loca-
on sire and plans 10 the rules Of the State Board
of Education Precedence will be given those rural
districts which offer put pthe approved type of
soldated schools, planned that they be used
community centers
one-nfth of the total fund Is set aside benefit
of the coored schools of the that being practically
he proportion of colored pupils white Delaware
has neglected the schooling colored boys girls
but she do longer Nearly all the schoolhouses
Of the State decidedly backward and inferior type
shown by survey made by the General Educa
ion Board
Experts from Columbia University New York,
,t work making scientific survey, with measurements
and photographs Of all school buildings outside of VIII
mington. n the school districts claim than the
Income Of the fund.- the principal viii be drawn upon
10 half million. The fund is given for four years,
nter which the offer no longer holds good
There 3S7iO pupils i'm the public schools of Della
last year n the school districts respond fully dur
ing the next four years there doubt they wD
siO000OO viii be spent in schoohouses hun
dred dollars per pupil This school housing
scheme ahead of every other State in the Union.
No other State has such supplementary building
fund this and its benehcent workings will be
watched eagerly by every educational expert in America
Incidentally every other State enves Delaware her wise
and giver who already having given Delaware
College million and a-haf for higher education now
turned his attention and his business genius
neglected little red schoolhouse the Cinderella of
National school system
Nor II surprising that the other States envy Della
ware the possession OF such benefactor All the bene
factions OF Mr. dupont are rich in sentiment equally
rich practically. He doing things for our State which
viii exercise benencent influence only for decades
but also for centuries. In fact what he has done is
doing and Will do for the Of education in our com
mouvesh has underlying it the broad element Of Inn
perishability.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
msr LIKE. SOME HUMAN BEINGS.

TT T. WILLIAMSON. OF Williamson w Va, tells about
III. pigeon that Matched out hens egg and then
began trying TO teach the chick how TO fly. Mamma
Pigeon had taught baby pigeons TO fly and thought she
could succeed as well with this kind Of a baby.
Naturally you Will agree with us that the mother
pigeon displayed little in wasting flying lessons on
chick whose wings not built 10 do birdke stunts.
And you probably agree with us that lot OF human
fathers and mothers much like this mother pigeon
Eternally are they trying 10 make their sons and
daughters be something other than that for which they
are best fitted by nature.
They take boy who might become second Edison
and make Of him third-rate doctor or preacher
the lad who has all the makings OF farmer they
tie behind the counter OF some store.
The daughter who would make nne housewife and
mother crammed full of college degrees and embarked
upon career"
It's wise pigeon who recognizes the difference be
tween bird and chicken.
And IL is wiser parent who realizes that his child
should be consulted in the mapping out Of the latters
destiny.