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THE ELIZABETHVILLE ECHO. VOL. 19, NO. 47. ELIZABETHVILLE, OCTOBER 3, 1912.

M. MILLER, PROP'K. 1912. She wss born October 23, 1834, and DEATHS FUNERALS. ELIZABfTHVILLE MARKETS Pennsylfawnish Deitsch, DEMOCRATIC-KEYSTONE RALLY.

Local A Personal News Fall Announcement. i.rK preparing: a big day YOU. A time wlim ur new fall goods will be ready for YOUR inspection. Hence have chosen WED OCT. Oth to be YOUR DAY.

Hv th.it time i newly bought merchandise will all have arrived iiml will be on display YOUR command. 1 Make it a point to be on hand und first choice ni um blankets, outings, underwear and shoes. REMEMBER THE DATE AND PLACE. "The Corner Store" A. M.

ROMBERGER, Ejizabethville, Pa. Near ly jeiira lieunn pplling nlnthing and Imd in mind this one thought, Mint of cellinft the het-t popsihlH mfrchnndise on the niiirket, nnd litlin? the puhlio knnw about it. Wm nri' Itfcrnin I'ltHpurnd tri (hnw linr- ul MfiiV, V' i mi nnited in marriage Out. 1st 1857. Her age was 77 years 11 months and 6 days.

She is survived by two sons fflllon of Lykens, and Harry of Pill iwn daughters I.illie Mrs. M. R. Allemanif Steelton and Erniiia Mrs. Henry HicM of Harnxhnrg.

ed wn daughter of the late Jacob an I Eie ff'nan. II -r p'lrenK a liroitiera and sinters all preceded Tier to the grave. Funeral services were he'd on Tuewlav Oct. 1st en.ldllcteil by Kev. Kelllerolf potior of tlie l.mneriti el'iirch.

A Isrgec.uic -iti-i of lelalivrs and i ietula sltetldeil I lie fuileial Pennsylvania 8, Personally-Conducted Excursions TO Niagara Falls October 10, 1912. $8.30 Round' from Elizabethville Trip I'urlnrUiirs I'llllllg UUI-. A liny Uouclles, lUUIllllg Vill Picturesque Susquehanna Valley Route 1 Ickels iiooil going on Special Train und connecting trains, uiul irooil return! nrim regular trains wlllnn F1PTKKN DAYS. -Slofi-on wtihlu limit ultoweil ul Uultulo returning. lllustrntetl Booktur ami full Information limy, ueoutulneil tl'oin Tlokol Amenta Tours to ThoiiHauil laliinils.

Jnlv 18. August 16 uiul 211: Marllllilij I'lovlhces, Inly (M; Mnnlieiil. July 31: Ailtiouiliinks. .) uly 31; Muokoki Aiutnxt 1: Quebec. August Yellowstone Piii'k, August 10; Ureut Lukes, September 12.

Dr. J. II. Kreider, M. D.

Physician Surgeon, 2222 North 6th Harri-hurg, Pa. Two Squares from the McClay St. Station. DR. C.

M. RICKERT, Second floor or the Sentinel Hulldlng MILLERSBURG, PA. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 9 AM. llo2P.M. 6 to 7:30 P.M.

Other hours by appointment. Besides general practice Special treatment of illnesses cl the ISose, throat, Kar and Keel urn. Bell 'ph me. 4t. 41 RUBIN and RUBIN Eye-Specialists Market, Harrifditiru, fa.

Examination Free. Jacob H. Ulsh, Jr. Auctioneer, Mille-rshuri, Ph Route 2. Uivp me a trial.

Satisfaction guaranteed. Charges Reasonable. Hell Phone. Fresh Maurice River Shell Oysfers at 50c. per quart Delivered to You.

Use the Bell Phone. Executor's Notice. Ktntiot Mrs Elizabeth Sulimitikey, ie. ct'iiseri, lute of the BoroiitfU of rat Dauphin County, Ht'un'a. Lei I en TBtamentftry on salt) estate iitiviuu been uiitiitei) '-o i.ie iiiHlersl-fited.

uli i it twins imlebitHl erf to urw requusil 10 iniikti iinnifilmi piiyinHiit, and ihoHttmivlnft cinliim or il' iiianiU itgtuimi the niinm will piHuenl t'K'iii iihotii'iuliiy tor suit Jmnottt. JNO. K. M. KCH.VIINKEY, Ext-culitr.

Kkwis Neikkek, Attorney, Gratz, Sept. 5, 19.2. Executrix1 Notice. K-ute nf John C. Hurmfin, dee'd late of W.thhiutftun tnwiiithip, Drtuphiu Penu'a.

Noilen Is tififlij plven that letter- loniit niciiiiiiy upon the t-staty of uueUent Iihvo been yrunUiil tii lie nntlf ifttgned. All UL'ivoiie Indebted to wild esiutearo requested i( make payment, and thoee having claim or demand ttKainst lie same will make tiiein known wttnmit delay to Annie G. Ha it man. Executrix nr. Job P.

Ilonjlwmt'r, HcrryHbiirir. Pa. Eliz-ibethville, Sept. 19, 1912. Executrix' Notice.

Estate of Mr. Henriettft RwMngtr, dee'd late of tbe Borough of Gratz, Dauphin to Pa. letters Testamentary on fluid estat" having been granted to the iiHiIersljrmMl.ull nous indebted therein are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands ugatnt the same will present them without delay for settlement. Mas. Clara Hesr, Executrix.

Grata, Oct. 3, 1912. Estate Notice. Notice in hereby giveu that a Power of Attorney has been n'lvvrn to SiU'Ila M. Ut-chtel by the ucin ol John A.

Beuh.el, deceased, to nettle up Maid perftofcal prop, erty state. (Ml persons indebted to ud K-tme ere requested to make payment, and tluww having claim will make thtro kuiiffu ui Stklla Attorney in (act fur tbe heirs. E'ville, Oct. 1912, Birthday Party. Fridaj evening Sept 27th birthdar surprise party was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs Harvey Frank to whom a number of gifts were given. After games were played a fine supper was terved. present: Mr. and Mra. Harvey Frank, Mr.

and Mrs Chas. Lehman, Mr. and Mrr. John Barry. isses Jennie, Nellie, Annieand Kate Frank Mable Messersmith, Iteula Barry, Bessie Bixler, Hattie Miller, Annie Oraeff, Myrtle Moyer, Alfreds, and Susannah Barry.

Messrs. Lloyd Enders, Mark Spacht, Oscar Uhler, Wm. Loudennilch, Earle, Harry and Frank Barry, Charles Lehman and Edwin Frank. The Following are Wednesday' wliolemile market prices in JMiza- nethville as InrniHhed the Echo Butter Eggs Wheat Corn New Oats Old Oats Rye 22 24 92 90 40 50 75 G.7lUISC2lrl I.YKKNH VAM.FY I.UTHKBAN PAttHHT. Vrvicea fur Sunday, 0't.

(1. (initz Sunday School 9.00 a. in. Pcrvh'p, 10.00 a.m. Eliiabethville.

8undav School, 9.30 a. ni. Junior Luther League, 1.00 p.m. Senior Lulher league, 6.30 p. m.

Service 7.00 p. m. Sermons hy Rev. Leo Draeh. Service at Rife, Oct.

5, 7.00 p. m. Service at Miller's, Oct. 10, 7 p. ni E.

J. IIkilman, Pastor t.YKKNH VALLEY REFOBHF1) CHARGE. Sunday, Oct. 6. Eliza bellivilli-Preaching at 10.00 a.

ni. Hoffman's Pleaching at 2.00 p.m. 1 I Holy Communion Dates: Octolier 13 Grala Ocioher 20 HdHman's October 27 Berrysburir. November 3 Elizabethville. Calvin P.

Wehr, Pastor. BFRRY8BIIRH CHARGE, UNITED EVAN. CHURCH. Services for Sundsiy, Oct. 0.

(Irntz Sunday School Ktlly at 9.00 a. in. Preaching at 10 (K) a. ni. C.

E. Services, I 6 30 p. m. Prenching Harvest Homo service) si 7.30 p.m. Special singing at the uinruing and evening services.

Uniontown Preaching at 2.00 p. in. J. K. Hoffman, Pastor.

BKRRYSBURO M. Ii CIIUECH. Service fnr Sunday, Oci. C. Sundiiy School, 1 30 p.

m. Preaching at 2..10 p. ni. Sermon hy J. Wood, Likens, Pa.

Danger After Grip lies ofien in a rnii-ilown system. Weakness nervousness, lack of appetite, energy and ambition, with disordered liver and kidueyr. often follow au attack of this wretched die esse. The giealesl need then is Electric Hitters, the elorious tonic, blood purifier and regulator uf stomach, liver snd kidueys Thou-'snds have proved that (hey wonderfully strengthen tbe nerves, build up the system and restore lo he.ilth and good spirits after an attack if Grip. If suffering, try them.

Oolv 50 cents. Sold ami te: feet sat isfaction guaranteed by Dr. J. 0. Stroup.

KILLINGER. Chas. Stoneroad took a load of young men to the festival at Fisherville on Saturday evening. The crowd consisted of Charles Stoneroad, Lloyd Witmer, William Neagley Lloyt! and Lawrence Lenker, Harry Kitner, Johirllenninger, and Kobert OrndoriT. Robert Orndortl of Millersburg spent Sunday with his friend, William Neagley atthiB place.

The recent rains have delayed the furmers' fall seeding very much. Mellie and Annie Jury of Millersburg Bpent Sunday with their parents, William Jury. C. E. Lenker, wife, and daughters, May and grace, visited at Clayton Lenker's on Saturday evening Sunday visitors at Chas.

Lenker's: Joseph Henninger, wife, and children, Bertha, Lawrence and Melvin, Geo. Hoyer, Jacob Chubb, Harry Jury, and Lee Zeigh and daughter Irene of E'ville. Mr. and Mrs. Bartley Reinhart and Mr.

Bressler of Tower City visited at Lenten Weaver's on Sunday. Mrs. Lenten Weaver spent Monday and Tuesday at Halifax with her parents. Stoner Seed Wheat For Sale Samples of this fsmotis wheat, both the grain and in the sheaf, will be shown by Ststion Agent A. E.

Grove nooo request-Any one wishing to give it a trial should order at once. Should he sown early. Price $1 per bushel. Leave orders with Mr. Grove or Echo office.

42 2t Sooner or Later you wil, purchase an Automobile, we will be glad to furnish yon with a catalogue and full iufuriuaiiun concerning the cars we are offering you for ihe coming season. You cannot get a better car for lAe money than what we are offering and will cheerfully compare with any machine on tbe American Market. II. L. ROMBERGER BRO.

M. C. ROMBERGER, Sales Mgr. Autumn Millinery. Fall Winter Fasblons My stock is entirely new, the newest shades and two tone effects.

Yon are cord ially invited to inspect my stock. I solicit and hope to deserve jour patronage, my work must be satisfactory and the price rearm ruble. MISS EDNA LENKER, Successor lo Mrs. W. J.

Daniel. 2nd door west of Romberger's Store. At Elizabethville on Wednesday evening, October 9th, in the Star Theatre at 7.30. Music by tbe Elizabethville Band. Speak' ere: Lewis M.

NeifTer, James Stranahan, H. B. Snussaman, Oscar J. Wickersliam and others. Ail persons are tnyited to attend.

Also a meeting at Loyalton the same eve ning. Music by the Loyalton Band. Married. Gaupp Christ George Gaupp, ouly son of G. Fred.

Gaupp and wife, and Miss Bessie Christ of Pinegrove were united in marriage at the latter place on Wednesday, Mr. Gaupp having come east on that errand last week, They will visit briefly at his home. the taller part of tbe week and will then leave for Holland, where Mr. Gaupp holds a lucrative position as foreman in one of Ar mour Co's immense tanneries at that place. His parents, Mr.

and Mrs. G. Fred Gaupp and daughter Elma, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed.

F. Uhler, of this place attended tbe cereroo- ny at Pinegrove. The Echo's best wishes accompany bride and groom to their western home. The Latest In Millinery Fall Opening Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 1913.

My new line of Hats, personally selected in our foremost fashion centres, is so varied and complete SDd the styles so captivating that I feel confident of my ability to please all. The new styles are positively handsome, the last word in hal-iusking. LADIES, come to my parlors for the Fall Opening, Wednesday, Oct. 9th, and inspect dene before settling the question elsewhere. 40 2l MRS.

F. A. ZEIGLER. High School Reception The reception given by the Senior and Mid dler classes in the Auditorium lant Friday evening was a very pleasant affair. It was the second of its kind and Was specially intended as a mark of honor to the Juniors upon their entrance into the High Sciiool.

There were 112 present among them 1 I a number of the parents, teachers and ihe Hoard of School Directors. The decorations were heautiful indeed, showing that an enormous amount of labor hwl been performed nd the exercises were Hppreciated by ali. I Mr. Howard Weaver was chairman of the Reception Committee, and as Master of Cer-; pur formed his part well. The exercises opened with a selection by the fchonl, afier which Mark Uhler delivered the Hddress of Welcome.

Miles Miller re- spunded in behalf of his class. Piano Duett by Missed Maude Weaver and Verna Shriver wus well received as the young ladies were wvlt received ss the young ladies were ohli-id to respond to several eucoren. The same in true of (he Quartette: Met-em. Mark Uhler Uitlph Sjinclit, Edwin Zeigler and Richard Weaver who sang well. The humorous recitation by Joe Pfine was Mplfiididly rendered and so was the piano Mil' liy Miss Fnye Romberger.

Select Read-in by Pnul Lehman waB followed by another selection by the school. The patrous certainly have reaKons to feel I rood of the singing of our boys and girls. It the good work go on. Another Duett by Misses Weaver and ISh river, then ice cream and cake was served. After a brief social period a number respo d-ed to toasts; many good points were brought out.

Hinging of the National Hymn closed ihe t-xreiws. Public Sale. Will be sold at public sale at the home of Mrs. J. B.

Lebo Elizaheihville, at 3 o'clock p. Saturday, Oct. 5, 1912, the fallowing: A lot of Saddler's Tools, Butchers' Tools, and some household goods MRS. J. B.

LEBO. (1. W. Butts, Auctioneer. Cov Headache, Biliousness UeWltt's Little.

EARLY RISERS LOYALTON. Miss Edna Lubold returned home from Harrisburg on Saturday. Mrs. A. 8.

Bal-dorf and daughter Helen of Harrisburg are visiting at the home of the former's parents, Henry Boyer and wife. Mrs. James Gun- derman and Mrs Harry Romberger are on the sick-list at this writing. Miss Jennie Hand of City visited at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Schallner.

Mrs. Grant Williard of Lykens visited at the home of her father, D. A. Good, on Saturday. Mrs.

A. B. Good and Mra. Henry Grubb spent Saturday afternoon at E'ville. Wm.

Gaugler purchased a new horse last week. Ralph Burreil and Harry Klinger visited at the home of the tatter's uncle, Wellington Klinger, on Sunday. Miss Esther Bonawits of near Berrysburg visited at the home of her sibter, Mrs. Nathan Sny der. E.

YY. Romberger accompanied by John Kaufman of Lykens autoed to Millers burg on Saturday afternoon. Mra. John Kaufman of Lykens and Mrs. John Kauf man of Lancaster were visitors at the home of J.

W. Boyer and Chas. Harner, last week. Howard Johns, wife, and son Harold, of Harrisburg visited at the home of Chas. W.

Lower and family. State of Ohio, City op Toledo, Lucas County, Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLA RS for each and every case of Ca- tarrb that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure.

FRANK J. CHENEY, Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. A.

W. GLEASON, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Core is taken internally, and acta directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimoni als free. Wun Ich Yushd En Bower Ware By Prof.

II. Briiniicr) 0, wun Ich yushd en bower ware Und het en gute shdik lond, Don het Ich aw nici si ck fill gold Und aw nuch in da bond. Der bower is sei ugner boss Ar is en freiar mon, 1 Ar dut g'wanlich we ar wil, Und Ich du we Ich kon. Jm free-ynr suit ar's hov'r feld Und blonzt awfongs fun Moi, Grumlieero, welshkarn und so Boch; Im Junl mocht ar hoi. Der bower sboft iin summer hart, In hoyet, am und nana, Und blogt sicb oriuk in da sun, Mus shwitsa feel im malia.

Duch kon ar in sei gorda ga Und brooch sei soch net messa, Und ola dawg frish'r tzalnwd, Und guda arbsa essa. Sei letshta arwet im dein yor (Noch scl'm hut ar weil roo,) Is waedsa, karn und hov'r drcsha Und in de kom'r du. Nou kuuit sei bejhta tseit im yor, De sheiar und des lious Ful lavasmit'l ola sort Und wenicb aiwet drous. Der dish gons ful fun guda socha, Fun kucha, pie und week, Fun frisha warsht und siiungailaish Und sour krout und shpeck. Und welshhawna bet dutzendweis, Um de gabeiar lawfa, Wun Ich far Kiistdawg aner wil Mus Ich en olsfort kawfa.

wun Ich yushd en bower ware, Wun's aw yushd longa daid Bis ol des gute soch gessa is Un's un de arwet gaid! Almost A Miracle. One of the most startling chanties ever seen in any man, sccordiug to W. B- IIols-claw, was effected years ago in his brother. "He hd such a dread ful cough," he writes, "that all our family thought he was going into consumption, bill he heiisn to use Dr. King's New Discovery, and whs completely cured by len Ixitlles.

Now he is sound and well and weighs 218 pounds. For many ears our family has uned this wonderful remedy for Coughs and Colds with excellent results." It's quick, safe, reliable and guarantoed. Pi he 50 cents and $1.00 Trial bottle free at J. C. Stump.

RIFE COON CLUB Smashes All Records. Terriliic sliiNg'tlpr Mnlmnlang Rife coon club aprinyB midden at tick nn wil; ring-toils and return Iriumphniitly with furry trophies of the hunt. The tint on fllitiitfht of the down-country iiiniittiis on the cu nn inn coon took plice NniSntunliy evening when a (urty consisting of Kdward K. Koppen haver, Stephen A. Miller, Edward Yea ger, Lerny W.

lit 'I ton and Ell wood Miller stormed the haunts of I his sly quad ruped and bore away two extn fiae hjeci-raens after a few hours skirmishing. One of them weighed and (he other 154 lbn. A sumptuous coon aupper wm held hy the club Kife last evening, lo which a num- her of frienda were invited. Fine Watches The first impression of a natch is gained from its style and beauty. The lasting value is in its ttiue keeping qualities.

A watch to plea'sp must have both these qnalities. My selection of cases contain styles that appeal to every table and all my assortments are guaranteed to keep time. A watch selected at Martin's is bound to please. LADIKS WATCHES Gold Filled $8. to $25.

Solid Gold $10. to $35 GENTS' WATCHES. Nickel to $18. Gold filled $5. to $35.

Solid gold $25. to $60. BOYS' GIRLS' WATCHES $1. to 10. If you will look in my display window on Sept.

2830, Oct. 1 you can ee the largest and finest assortment of time keepers ever displayed iu this section. Should you wish to make a selection for future delivery, we will lay it aside for you, (hy piying a small deposit). Remember that all my goods are marked in plain fig rep, my prices are alike to all. 8.

G. MARTIN, Jeweler Optician, Lykens. BERRYSBURG. Union Christian Endeavor Rally Bay services will he held in the Union Silem church on Sunday evening, Oct 6th. Rev.

H. Krauss will deliver an address. John Fish er and wife are visiting the former's brother at Dietrich While walking down the lot last Wednesday Mrs Jesse Brugger fell and sprained her arm at the wrist. Hoover Bros. placed seats in the U.

B. church at Adams- dale last Friday. Mrs. L. C.

Ilaviee is on the sick-list. W. W. Hoover transacted business in Harrisburg on Saturday. Jacob Henninger and wife will leave on Thursday morning for Pottsville to attend the wedding of their son Qalph to Miss Hilda Seltzer, daughter of County Superintendent Livingston Seltzer The ceremony will be performed in the presence of the immediate relatives, high noon, Oct 3.

Tbe couple Will leave the same day fur their newly furnished home in AHentown where Mr. Henninger is Professor of several branches taught in the high school. R. R. Strawhecker spent several days in town as the guest of his brother.

Public Sales Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a. Harvey Fidlea, Attorney-in-fact for tbe heirs of Franklin Fidlerdec'd, late of Grata, will sell household goods, House and lot in tbe Borough, and two lots at Westmont. See posters. Dr.

C. F. Keiter, now stationed at Jersey City, visited friends in this vicinity during the week. Abuer Bossnian o( Montgomery spent Sunday in town. Merrill Johnson of Halifax visited here over Sunday.

FOR SALE. A desirable property located on East Main Slreet. Mia. Carrie Collier, Elizabethville. 46 3i-pd.

Mrs. Sarah Kiefer and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kiefer visited relatives at Williams-town over Sunday. Cranberries, 12c perqt.

The Corner Slore Miss Lydia Gaupp of Millersville and Miss Alice Gaupp of Harrisburg visited their parents over Sunday, hiving come here especially to see their brother George, who came east from Holland, to become a benedict. FOR RENT. Four room house, extra large lot on Moore street. Possession October 1st. H.

W. Schrefller, Elizabethville. Mr. and Mra. Floyd Koppenhaver of Millersburg visited the former's parents on Spruce street.

Regular meeting of the Board of Trade, to-morrow, Friday evening, at 7 o'clock. Mrs. A. W. Krebs of Pottstown is assist-, ing iu caring for her father, S.

B. Bomber-( ger, during his illness. WANTED. A first class' blacksmith. Good opening for the right man.

Apply to Mark Spacht, Elizabethville, Pa. 43tf George Kroh left early this week forHar-risburg to take a position on the Reading railroad. Joseph Buffington, employed at Mifflin, was home over Sunday and expects remov-' ing to his new location shortly. W. A.

Bauder Is attending court litis week ss a juror. for Sale. Firewood in stove lengths delivered on short notice. United Phone. EDW.

F. WEAVER Elizabethville. 32 2 mos. James Miller visited relatives at Will-iamstown over Sunday. Maple Syrup, 10c per bottle.

"The Corner Store," Elisabethville. 47tf S. B. Romberger tlowly improving and was able to sit up part of i lie time several days this week. His sons, Ira and P.

C. Roiuberger, and his daughters, Mrs. Krebs and Mrs. linger, visited him this week. YOU can get a first class set of teeth at Dr.

Naylor's, aluminum lined for eight 8 dollars. Gold lining according to size of plate. July 4 3 mos Jacob Flitrman removed troui Mnnre St. and Silas Cooper from North Market St, both to H. W.

Spacht's double bouse in the .1111 Ul AIICTHinj. The wide-awake auto demonstrators, H. L. Romberger sold a ImnHsnnie Jackson roadster of 30 borne power to I. A Kerstelter of Enders this week.

Highest prices paid for old rubber, brass, old copper, tinfoil, old hook, and magazines. LAWRENCE ROMBEUUKR, 22 0 mos. pd Elizabethville, IV Ralph Buffiiigton moved into the esst half of Frank Forney's house in the East Enil on Monday. Paul Schrefller left fur Harrisburg on Tuesday to be operated on for appendicitis if the hospital physicians consider it mces- sary lo do so. Fob Sai.k.

Mill-Ends of inlaid linoleum from one to six yards, 'direct from ihe factory. H. ike's Hardware Store. Misses Mabel Hoke and Mary Kliaille apent Sunday with friends at Gratz. Jacob Schwenk has been raiding immen-e cabbage.

A head brought here by Grant Watson and now in Romberger's show win dow weighs 21 lbs. luBure your property with E. Wood tide, Millersburg, against bre and lightning. No aasessjients in his companies, pd jan 1 11. Mrs.

Jacob Zimmerman of Harrisburg and Miss Amelia Lenker of Millersburg visiled their brother, David K. Lenker last Thurs. Mr. and Mnt, Harvey Romberger left for Harrisburg on Monday. Fur Sale.

A pair of beagle hounds. Apply Echo Office. Stephen Enders, wife, and two children of East St Louis accompanied by G. W. Enders of Jacksonville Visiled Aaioo Shnop and family on Saturday.

The former left this county twmty four years ago, and spent a number of years in Tennessee. Mr. Geo. E. Lloyd, Sec'y of the Allen and East Pennsburo Mutual Fire Insurance Company of MechanicBburg, accompanied by the local agent, C.

E. Beard of Millersburg laat Friday adjusted the damage to tbe barn of Adam Weaver, caused by lightning, very satisfactorily to the insured. Mrs. Chag. Uhler of Harrisburg visited her parents, J.

K. f- trd wife the first of the week. Geo. Smith whirr from the Isthmus of Panama about ten days ago and is spending the week with friends in town. His old acquaintances think he looks rather peeked.

Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Riegle returned from their trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto, 00 Wednesday evening, having greatly enjoy ed themselves.

Simon Dietrich has a plum tree in full bloom. The same tree was loaded with plums this summer. Mrs. W. P.

Lupoid returned to her home at Sbamokin on Mondav. after a visit of several weeks with relatives, Teachers County Institute The Dauphin County Teachers' Institute will be held in the First Baptist Church, Harrisburg, during week beginning 'ovemher 13th. This tbe Sixtieth Anniversary of our Institute and we expect to celebrate to some extent This date is later than usual, but will be very good Urns for the patrons to attend the lost i tola. enV and Cliildrr-n' Clothing ihil run in he sin pissed. The siyk' for Young Jlen mid Men is ifliet--iliH lnhnc iipuniiimoniv ji i I In W'nuicn's Goi'ts nnd SuilM wn Ii ivh Kpeciiil pnins lo provide for those haul to lit.

Our iiiiiKo, Ke iarnients ot'anv one style or piilti-rn IIwh-k eimie fsrly. Our prices uiw a sMrtiin surprise when com pitied Willi CIltllloirllH llOUai'S. D. M. STINE, west Main street.

Elizabethville. Isaac Rc ruber ger. Isaac Romberger died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Henninger, Lykens township on Thursday, Sept. 26th.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Wehr were held at Hofftnnn's Reformed Church on Sunday morning. The pastor based his sermon on the words in St. John 17:15 Deceased waa born in Lykens township, June 26th, 1821 and reached the age of 91 yrs. 3 mos.

His father, Adam Romberger, died at Uniontown, Dauphin County Aug. 7, 186' at the age of 92 and had a family of 23 cliil dren (8 boys and 15 girls) with the extra ordinary number of 163 grandchildren, 400 great-grandchildren and 71 great-great-grand children Isaac, was the youngest son of the above and spent his life on the farm, retiring only eleven years ag i He was married twice, his first wife haV' ing preceded him in death forty two years ago and his second eleven years ago. To his first wife were born ten children, seven of whom survive, two sons and five daughters: Mrs. John Batcman of Sunbury, Mrs Henry Hennihger, Lykens Mrs. II A.

Leh man of Elizabethville, Mrs. Lydia Snyder of Pillow, Mrs. Isaac Henninger, Lykens 'hilip, of Lykens twp and John of Mililin twp He is also survived by 37 grandchil dren and 59 great grandchildren Those attending he funeral from a dis tance: Jacob Hitbush, wife, and daughter of Red Cross; Mr. Coble of Herndon; John Snyder and wife of Williamstown; Chas Snyder of Dornsife; Samuel Snyder of Boston, Mass Mra. Samuel Beam, John and Harry Heisel, Harrisburg; Mra John Rite-man, Sunbury; Mr and Mrs.

P. W. G. Raker, Mr. and Mrs Josiah Romberger, Mr.

and. Mrs John Swab, of Elizabethville; Mr. and Mrs Michael Wert and Mr. and a. Duniel Smeltz of Pillow.

After the services the'lriends a'd relatives returned to (he home of H. W. Henninger whete refreshments wete served. John A. Bechtel.

The news of the sudden death of John Adam Bechtel last Thursday evening came ike a great shock to the family and to tbe ntire community Mr. Bechtel had done is ilayH work nod after a hearty meal find several odd jobs around Ids home he com plained of feeling tired and, retired early. Shortly before 9 o'clock his wife and daughter sought repose and soon noticed that Mr. Bcilitel's breathing was not natural. His daughter arose and nt once discovered that her father was dying.

It was 9.15 when his spirit passed away. Drs. N. Stroup and F. T.

Romberger were called and agreed that the cause of death was neuralgia of the heart. Only a week before he had a serious attack while at work. Deceased was a son of the late George and Christiana Bechtel, was born in Washington township, Nov. 13, 1854, baptized in infancy by Rev. Leiss and confirmed a member of the Reformed Chutch by Rev J.

W. Lesch- er, April 22, 1871. In 1872 he was united in marriage to Amanda Dubendorf to whom were born five children, three having preceded the father in death. Those surviving besides his wife are: Ella, Mrs Chas. Hummel of town, and Miss Stella at home, and four grandchildren.

One brother, Joseph, of Harrisburg. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. Wehr at two o'clock Sunday afternoon Brief services at the hou-e, then the inter ment in aple Grove. Servicea were con tinued in the Reformed Church which was well filled, including the gallery The anvil, a floral tribute, given by his shopmates was beautiful and very appropriate deceased having been employed in Swab Wagon Company's blacksmith shop for many years The pall bearers were: N.

G. Buffington, Isaac Swab, Frank Cook, Simon Dietrich, Nathaniel Shutt, Henry Miller. The employees and proprietors of Swab Wagon Work', and Swab Carriage Works contributed $18. which was used as follows: $10.75 for a floral offering including ex pressege, $6. for digging the grave and the balance given to the family.

The committee having charge was: Geo. H. Swab, F. Lenker and Harry Tschdpp. Those attending the funeral from a dis tance: Joseph Bechtel and wife, Laura Bechtel, Charles Bechtel, Mrs Sam.

Bretz, Harrisburg; Mrs. Amanda Bechtel, Chas. E. Bechtel and wife, Mrs John Russell, Wm. Dubendorf and wife, Millersburg; Oliver Ellinger and wife, Tremont; Wm.

Ellinger, wife, son Jacob, and daughter Rosealene, Wiconisco; Nathaniel Bechtel and son, Jas. Bechtel and sons, Oscar Bender and wife, Tower City; Mrs. David Snyder and two daughters Maud and Amy, Loyalton; Mrs. Samuel Enders, Armstrong Valley; Oliver Bechtel and Kin John, Waynesville; Mrs. Rechesta Dubendorf, John Seal and wife, Wm.

Seal and wife, Chas. and Ida Seal, Minnie Long, David Enders, wife, and daughter Annie, near Curtin; Daniel Matter, Mrs. Matilda Ilarman, Irvin Markley and wife, Matterstown; James Hummel and mother, Mra. Chas. Hoffman, Carsonville; A.

Pike, Steeltoo. Sarah A. Moyer. Mrs. 8a rah A.

Moyer, oca Hoffman, widow of Geo. D. Moyer, died, Sept. 28th "WT. BOLTON, PAINTER and PAPER HANGER.

The very latest; New York and Paris. Fashions in Wall Paper, Fancy Crown Borders for Parlors, Sitting, Dining, and Bed K'ioiiis, and a lull line of Cretonnes Finn selection of papprs from ihe cheapest to the mure expensive now ready for inspection. Here's where you get more goods for ihe same money and the siime good for less money. A trial will convince you in regard to workmanship ami prices. Now is the time to place your orders and avoid the rrjh.

Si-nd a poHtal or tall on the Bell phone and hnve the namplen brought to your door. Millersburg, Route 2. H. L. ROMBERGER BRO.

GARAGrE JACKSON. Olympic, 35 II IV. IIS 00. 4 cvl. 45 II.

118.00, 4 oyl. Sulinmi-, 55 5 825 00; 7 pi -Kill 5I. 8 cvl. The new Juoksmi cai are all qniie I itli i-lrntiio II niutier, elen'i in liuIitR, Deni. HiniH Mull li-lop anrl Hinni.

r-irie cioiMini. wm(lwlii-lil. pfi'dnriietMi, tjio holders, pump, j.iek, lii'i inpii kit and lull net of tcmlx, all incliiileil in the iilnvr price. TonriiiK Car, 5 pass 00, 25 H. Koadster, 8750.00, 25 H.

This car is equipped wilh electric lights. 10(1 nr. Auipeiestoiage battery, Dem. Rims, non-skid tires, 4 sert transmission, top snd top hood. No.

50 Warner t-peedomerer, iudshield. pump, juk, tire r.jair kit and full fet of tools, all included in tbe above price. We will announce our New Flanders Car in a few weeks. -H. P.

KoadsU $1100 (X), 25 tl. P. P. Roadster, 8T00 (Kl. 25 H.

P. of High Grade Oils and all other supplies always M. C. Romberger, Sales Mgr. Meat Market of Fresh We have a full line Greases, together with on hand.

H. L. ROMBERGER Franklin St. All Kinds And Smoked Meats tt; Orders by Telephone Delivered Promptly. Market Open Sunday Mornings from 7 to 9.

IRA G. EARDMAN, Elizabethville, Pa..

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