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QglTlBBrjfiQ COMPILIB, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 WM. ABCH. fleCLBAN, MUM DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET KOI! STATIC i U. A A of Columbia Co. DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

I I A A A I A OH ofStraban township I)i OK A of Berwick i I I of Heading i Will the Hotel Men Make Good a month ago a committee of business men of the town formulated for a league devoted to the development of tourage to Gettysburg aud the welfare of the town. The IT iiiation of such a league urged and advocated hotel men here. 1 committee was- over matter and decided as the hotel men would reap the greatest part of the direct benefits that they Might to support the movement more largely than any other business interest. Papers were prepared for the hotel men to put up at least $500 a year for the purpose and that much more would be put up by the other business interests of the town. Have the hotel men of the town made good Will they make good That this proportion of support asked of the hotel men was just ard equitable is demonstrated by actual ience in another place.

Atlantic City has an organization devoted to the development of tourage there. The hotels of that place without murmur or hesitation last year put up 60 per cent, of support of the organization aud Bother business interests 40 per cent, i Will the hotel men of this place make good with 50 per cent shouldn't they make good It be no experiment, for excursion MEASURED TROLLEY TRACKS STRANGER SPEKT OVER A WEEK HERE ON QUEER JOB. Brought Back to Answer Charge of Jumping His Board Bill. Whenever you nee a crowd of (jet- tVHburg people i i each other the laugh you can depend upon it that It is over measuring the trolley tracks. Whether it was a hoax or no me new game it went for a week, though now that it has run it.i course it so foolish as to be ridiculous.

A stranger lauded in town about -2" calling himself Edward A. Francis. He declared his business to I be measuring trolley tracks for the T. P. 1 found out what he was doing he asked him for his authority and he replied that he was i under James K.

(iarlield of the Department of Commerce at Washington, but he did not i i any credentials of his authority. He em ployed John Weaver, Edgar Faber. Roy Kyler and Nelson to help him measure trolley track- at r- a day. was great s-port aud tales were lieard of what an snap it wa-. that only a few houi a day on the work.

They were asked they did not a permanent measuring trolley and arrangements were made to take uii the work. i arrived, first week's pav due aud after banks had closed checks were given the four helpers for i wages aud they were told to be ready for work cii Monday. He took a liking to the souvenir) goods of Pen Myers aud nothing would do but he should a a lot of them. He made selection of goods to the amount of aud Pen had the goods packed and on afternoon the goods were delivered at S. express office under to hold.

Saturday evening Pen received a check on the Gettysburg National Bank for the goods but he would not leave the goods go until he knew whether check was good and on Monday he found out that there was uo money in bank to meet check, as others also found out to whom checks had been given. Francia hoarded at the Globe Hotel years fead an average of di visitors for every day in the year and at the present time it has about a dozen a day, and all because absolutely nothing is 'done to attract the visitor to the place. Will the hotel men make good One visitor after another comes here and there is but one verdict, that Gettysburg great, and the very next suggestion is why don't you get the i to come here. Why do you sit stilJ and wait with folded hands for the -traveler to stumble into the place? Way don't you get up and go after them Wfev? Will the hotel men make KKMd? Will they put up the to develop the tourage that they are going to take care of when it comes here? The papers are in their hands. The other Business interests are ready to do their part.

Are the hotel men of Gettysburg asleep Do they imagine that other business interests will put up all the money to have them gather in the profits If they do they are fooled, for it iff up to decide whether they busines- for themselves. Wilt- hotel men make good tor of the Globe discovered his boarder had eone without paying his bill of $12.50 he made information and a warrant was issued by Justice Hill. Francis was met at Harrisburg by officers who had been communicated with by phone and Constable Wilson took next train aud brought back the man and delivered him over to Sheriff Coleatock Monday evening. P. Turner rote to James R.

Garfield, of the Dept. of Commerce, of the representations a i Francis, and on Monday received a letter from that department sayiog that no work of the kind was being done by the department and that he was not in their employment. Yet the trolley tracks wereineasured to Round Top. Young's Dismissal. following dispatch was let go laet week from Harrisburg and appeared in Wedneiday's papers stating, im wwwi a Treasurer Berry announced ruK store.

Hba't'hetead dismissed George F. Young uf -Gettysburg from the clerkship tie ifaeld in the Treasury. Mr. Young was personal appointee of former State Treasurer Matbues and was retained by Mr. Berry.

Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and iHarrhoea Remedy Would Hare Saved HUB "In 1902 I had a very severe attack of says R. N. Favrar of Cat Island, La. "For several weeks I was unable to do anything. On March IS.

1907, I bad a similar attack, and took Chamberlain's CoiiM'hoteiaand Diarrhoea Remedy which, me prompt relief. I consider it of the best medicines of it? kiawt world, aud bad I used it in 1902 believe it would have saved me a. hundred dollar doctor's bill. Sold by The itople'a Treasurer Matbues and MARRIAGES. Sheets--Mmashonr.

On July 4 at Waynesuoro by Kev. C. H. Rockvy, L. AKin of Table a Mt.l^AB«* 141 1 were caught going over the i Rock and Miss Amy Key Munfehour, ury books at night, for what daughter of Mr.

aud Mrs. James Mun- 4urpoee is yet a secret; but Young was shour of Gettysburg, at once suspended, aud Mr. Berry has Jeffcoat--Areadt. been investigating his case. "The resuH-wfthe investigation must -wwwneod the State Treasurer MatHues and Young were not in at midnight for any good purpose -and he made the suspension ft "tJPCtais statement of the dismissal is to claim for.

Mr. Berry the for fame it may be worth while lo recall that Mr. Berry did not act until the Democratic State Convention Aad condemned the midnight visit and the Democratic County Committee of Adame county on June 29 had asked, the dismissal. He simply took or- den from bis party. Vacati On July 4 at Gettysburg by Rev.

Dr. T. J. Barkley, Noah Jeffcoat of Gettysburg and Miss Mary Arendt of Butler township. Hickman--Dietterich.

At the Lutheran parsonage in New Chester on June bv Kev. E. E. Dietterich, Miss Carrie M. Diettericb, daughter of the officiating clergyman and Charles A.

Hickmau of 8teelton. Pea-Mar The Presbyterian Reunion at Pen Mar will be held to-morrow, Thursday 1.1. lltn A business meeting will "SSZW bum. as ever believe he should be commended ike tender mercies of Mr. Mathues, who should take care of him.

as he him in the position he happens to be in at the present time. Hood's Sarsaparilla Has all other medicines, in merit, and cares. loathly only just bccun. two all an the tabl --i 5CS It Ittiing licftnd form or in be made, one on "Diluted Presby- tertaoisni," by Rev. E.

D. D-, i president of the York IVilegiate Ini stitute. and on '-The Empasis in Ideal i Education," by Rev. J. Gray McAI- i lister, D.

Pres.of Hampden Sidney College, Va. A male quartet of the best soloists of Harriaburg chorus will add to entertainment. Train leaves Gettysburg at fl.W a. ui. The isth annual Reformed reunion I at Pen-Mar place Thursday.

ISth. The Braddock Heights tra will furnish the musk for the the on "Reformed will delivered by i of the' jieal Seminary of the Reformed i Simrrot In the afternoon Kraddock Heights Band give' A Yc Don't swelter this summer with the perature at HO. Get a New i Wick Blue Flame Oil Stove and have a cool kitchen. The NEW PERFECTION Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove produces a working flame instantly. Blue flame means highly concentrated heat, no soot, no dirt.

Oil is always at a maintained level ensuring a uniform flame. Made three fcvery stove warranted. If not at your dealer's write to our nearest agency for descripthe circular. tn ls the est am for JfljV all-round household use. Made brass throughout and beautifully nickeled.

Perfectly constructed; absolutely safe; unexcelled light-giving power; an ornament to any room. Every lamp warranted. If not at your dealer's write to our nearest agency. ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY (Incorporated) Ready for the Summer? Twill be hot, so make your prepa accordingly. We have things to wear that will add a great deal to your comfort and your appearance as well Light Alpaca Coats, Flannel and Serge Suits, with all the snap of summer style.

Summer Furnishings Negligee Shirts, Fancy Hosiery, Underwear in Zephyr Weights, Belts, Neckwear, and all summer wearables. Straw Hats Here's the place to get the you'll Hke--fair in price and of quality that is reliable. We have plenty of hot weather eomfrrt in store tor yon. LEWIS. E.

KIRSSIN Balto. Gettysburg. 40 PAIRS WOMEN'S SHOES AT SPECIAL REDUCTION Vici Kid, Patent Tip, Extension Sole, Bloucher or Polish, aO sizes, 21-2 to These are regular $2.00 goods, strictly solid from heel to toe, but do not have quite the finish and style found io our shoes of this priee. For certain reasons we cannot return them to the manufacturers. They are yours at $1.48.

ONLY FORTY PAIRS-BRAND NEW $2.00 now $1.48 ECKERT'S STORE, PUBLIC SALE OF LARGE LOT OF art HOUSEHOLD MTNLES Saturday, July 13th, 1907 AT i O'CLOCK, IX FRONT OF BENDER'S FURNITURE STORE The greater part of the goods to be sold at this sale is the, property of Mrs. Harry Buehler and in good condition. GETTYSBURG SUCCESSORS TO THE L. M. ALLEMAN HARDWARE COMPANY Special Summer Bulletin.

Summer has come at last and now you want to be cool. Perhaps you want a Hammock for the shady comer on the porch, or a Crcquet Set for the lawn. We have them here at special prices. Also Porch Mats for Japanese Lanterns for Lawn Party Decoration, lOc. and 20c.

All on the Floor. Hardware Department In the Hardware Department we have Ice Cream Freezers and Water Ccolers. And we want to call the Farmers' attention to the American Wire Fence, which is the very Farm Fence on the market. We have just received a carload. Best Binder Twine lOi cts.

cash aud 11 cts. on 30 days Grocery Department In our Grocery Department we have added a fall line of the German American Coffees, to sell from 20c. to 40c. per Ib. These Coffees are grown in Central America aud are universally acknowledged to be superior to any other coffee sold.

A trial will convince you, if you are not pleased we will refund your money. We Give PREMIUM TICKETS We are now giving Premium Tickets with all purchases amounting to lOe. or over which we will redeem in connection with all outstanding tickets of the L. M. Alieman Hardware Company.

The premiums we will give will cost you nothing owing to the fact that you pay no more for any goods here and frequently lesa than at any other store, ao it will be to your advantage to buy all your goods at this place, and get one of these valuable premiums FREE. GETTYSBURG RECORD BREAKING VALUES IN MEN'S YOUTH'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING A most extraordinary special sale in whtch high class single and double breasted stock of suits including the choicest patterns of Fine Worsteds and Guaranteed Blue Serges are offered at prices never before heard of in Gettysburg and vicinity. $7.50 suits for men we worth $10 and $12. and our price $7.50 is a startler! $10 Suits for men are worth $13.50 and $15. The best ten dollar suit ever heard of.

Blue Serges and smart fancies in summer weight. Hand Tailored. Latest Style touches, unprecedented bargain and $10.00 Suits for youths are worth $7.50. During July sale, will be sold at $5.00. $2.50 Boys Suits during July sale at $1.29.

Ladies $2.00 and $2.25 Tan Oxford, price SI. 18 Every Article in the Store is Reduced proportionally During This July Sale. O. H. LESTZ.

an4 Carlisle Si.

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