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en No Lykens Standard. A101 Ins. 1 Is en as Vol. Lykens, Friday Morning, December 20, 1918. No.

50 there 20 Week's Deaths Williamstown. town. and As the result of injuries received nfter 4220 to 10 Wail which he was taken to Fountain tale Spring hospital on Dec. 3, Edward died on the 13th. His reMoSurdy mains arrived home Saturday.

Deceased was the son of Daniel and Catharine McSurdy, and was born in Al town Feb. 1873, was married August 12, 1908, to Mrs. Elizabeth Maiden Underkoffler, who with five step sons and one adopted daughter survives. Also three brothers -Danriel of town, George of Coatesville, and Charles of Philadelphia; and two sisters, Emma (Mrs. John Plunkett) of Minersville, and Catharine (Mrs.

Albert Beitler,) of town. Deceased employed as a motorman at the was mines and was considered a careful, steady, sober and industrious man. of a quiet and pleasant disHe was greatly attached to his wife position, and home, and will be missed very much. He was a faithful member of the Lutheran church, where services, were conducted at 2:30. P.

M. Tuesday by Rev. M. E. Smith.

He also affiliated with the L. O. of was and U. M. W.

of America. Moose Burial in Fairview cemetery. Following beautiful flowers were Vacant chair, wfe and chilIren; given: wax wreath, Walter Maiden ind wife; wax star, Russell Moyer und wife; wreath, Samuel Lord; 45 carnations, Mrs. Plunkett and Mrs. Beitler; wax wreath, Daniel McYuiturdy and wife; hand bouquet, Danel and Samuel MuSurdy; spray, Mrs.

ohn Yeager; wax broken circle, Ienry Maiden and wife; wax wreath, ohn H. Maiden and wife; wax Dora anchor, Prod pray, Laiden and wife; sheaf of wheat, Irs. Geo. Lauer And Hazel Martz; ax wreath, Chas. McSurdy and rife; spray, Ed.

McSurdy. The umber robe was furnished by his ife. The following from a distance a atthe funeral: Chas. McSury ended ad wife of Philadelphia; George Coatesville1 John Plunand wife, Ross Davies, Miners(eSurdy, ett and Mrs. Geo.

Lauer and lle; Mr. azel Martz, Lykens; Mr. and Mrs. hindler, Tower City; Mrs. Russell loyer, Hershey, and Mr.

Bohr, arks Valley. After an illness of seven weeks is reflect th asthma, Percy Campbell died perient his home on Saturday. Deceased is born at Hebe, Northumberland May 15, 1859. Was married to ent Herb and lived for years at dia ring Glen, coming to town about years ago. His wife preceded der in son, death Guerney, March in 10, France 1917; a also few unths ago.

Survivng are one son rist, of town, daughter Ida rry Wm. Welker,) of Spring Glen, six grand children. He is also ler rs. rvived by one brother, Lewis 0mpbell of Shamokin and one sisMrs. James Higgins, whose Pereabouts are unknown.

He was a consistent member of U. B. Church, of the U. M. W.

A. and of Junior Mechanics at Ming Glen. Funeral services were ducted at the home on Tueday Rev. Shollenberger, of the U. B.

arch. Fairview cem- mportie own Hess Jan. and 26th, wife 1899. and He was was born al sideratinber of the U. B.

church. Sur- the him are his mother and fts. Vowing brothers and sisters: Chas. Mrs. Meihl of Philadelphia; Jenhere (Mrs.

W. H. Jones,) Ida (Mrs. he famlowman,) Maggie (Mrs. John Yeager) (Mrs.

Dan MorLottie dot town His funeral took conducted place Sunday. Services were store fore he home by Rev. C. A. ShollenInterment in Evangelical very Petery.

monoral Morris and wife; roses, John tributes: Spray sweet peas, and wife; carnations, Mrs. he monger Bowman; carnations, mother; Harry Fetterhoff and wife ere. latter also a sister of the deed); bouquets, Mrs. David Snell Mrs. George Feister; carnations ts were lydzer.

by roses, the members The Mrs. family. of Snell slumber The the and U. pall robe M. bear- Mrs.

was W. its fter home erculosis, an of Illness his Arthur of mother, 18 Hess Mrs months died Isaac at of IS, on Wednesday, at the early of 19 years, 10 months and 15 He was the son of the late S. ials, TOR OF LUTHERAN CHUL payle 10 YEARS ec. 15th marked the 10th anniary of the pastorate of Rev. C.

ones of Zion Lutheran Church. pastor married 26 couples, bapin allies and received 193 new mem128 children, conducted 90 market congregation spent $25,800, Which $3,259 were for improve1em. ts to property, and $5,196. for volences. he expenditures of the last year benevolences $835.00.

Total, at 072.00. TS. Jones entertained the social 0, with a dozen pieces of cut glass Blade on Dee. 12, and was presentPrices token of love. DRICH RED RUBBER BOOTS ca peel, leak or come apart, use they are one solid piece.

S. for wear 011 H. Farms H. and Loyalton, SNYDER, Mines. Pa.

(J. F. Troxel Killed In. Battle. Merry Fatally Burned Butchering.

Monday afternoon about 40'clock, while Mrs. Anthony Swiadek of Coaldale was putting some lard left over from last year's buthering into the rendering kettle with this year's lard, her clothing was wafted by the wind to the flames and in a moment she was ablaze from head to foot. Her agonizing screams attracted those nearby who wrapped her up in carpet, rugs and other material, but when the flames were finally extinguished, she was go severely burned that she died Tuesday morning at 9:20 o'clock. Deceased was a native of Poland and was twice married. Her first husband, John Kie, preceded her i in death 35 years ago.

Two children were born to this marriage: Mary (Mrs. Peter Kishel,) of Minersville, and Peter Kie of Bencraft, Wis. -Her second marriage was to Anthony Ewfadek. Five children resulted from this union- Josephine (Mrs. Albert Rzesutek,) of Akron, Ohio; Catharine of Philadelphia, Andrew of Chicago of Cleveland, Ohio, and Samuel of Akron, Ohio.

There are 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. Rev. Herzog officiating.

Burial in German Catholic cemetery. COME AND WORSHIP The following is the program which will be rendered by the United Brethren Chorus, School and Orchestra on Christmas night in the church. Orchestra--The Conqueror--K. L. King.

'Tis -Chorus. Prayer---Pastor. Chimes of Christmas MorningChorus. Recitation-Over the top at Xmas. Recitation--My Xmas Prayer.

Recitation--Low in a Manager, Hearken Ye- Chorus. Exercise- -Christ is Born. Recitation--Drafted. Recitation--My Xmas Gift Box. Thou Art the King--Duet and Chorus.

Recitation--Her Wish. Exercise- -The Day After Xmas. Recitation--The Reason. Come Ye From Courts of the Blest -Duet and Chorus. Exercise--Hanging Stockings.

Recitation--The Gift of the Shepherd. Recitation--The Star in the Xmas Sky. Thy Redeemer Has Come- Chorus Recitation--The Flag and the Wreath. Exercise Class of Girls. Recitation--Christmas.

Carol So Clear Chorus. Recitation--A Suggestion. Offering Advance--Al Bennett Orchestra. Exercise The Stocking Brigade. Recitation--A Hole in the Stocking.

Child From On High--Chorus. Recitation- The Honor Roll. Recitation--A Last Wish. Drill--Class of Boys and Girls. Down the Path of Ages- -Chorus.

Song- Jolly Santa Claus. Exercise and Tableau "Seeking the Saviour." Song of Christmas -Chorus. Benediction. Orchestra- Success Al Bennett. A ROLL OF HONOR The long list of boys and girls in Lykens and Wiconisco who are saring regularly each week in the New Holiday Saving Fund at this Bank is a Roll of Honor.

These children are learning little lessons thrift day, and the growth of their deposits marks their progress of successful lives. There's room here for you--for every member of your family--tor friends. Get all to join the your New Holiday Fund and enjoy a n.errier Christmas next year than ever before. Club opens December 26th 1918. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Lykens: Jacob Caster of Wiconisco, died morning of dropsy, aged 58 Monday Deceased was a native of years.

and is survived by a wife Germany and several children. His funeral held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. was Yergey of the United Evangelical church of Wiconisco, officiating. Burial was made in Wiconisco cemetery. WARNING desiring to save waste People paper and give same for the Red Cross are requested to turn of only to Boy Scouts.

This will over insure proper delivery. WICONISCO M. E. CHURCH M. Class meeting; 10:30 A.

9 A. sermon, subject "The M. Christmas of 7 P. M. "The Humanity Habits and Happ poss of the Godly." All kinds of Tools and Cutlery at Lebo Bros.

JOHN FRANKLIN TROXELL KILLED IN BATTLE OCT. 23RD. ALES. u. W.

Troxell of Pine street, last Friday was notified by the War Department that her son Private John Franklin Troxell was killed in action in France Oct. 23rd. Private Troxell left May 14th of this year for training at Columbus, Ohio, and later was transferred to Texas, then to Camp Merritt, from which point he was sent in August. Besides his is reversers survived by a wife, one child, three brothers, Harry, Joseph and Bert, and two sisters, Lydia and Kate. Located at Last.

For the past six months no tidings had been received by Mrs. Krauthoff of Market street from her son Charles in service abroad. Prior to that time she received letters from him occasionaly and when they ceased altogether naturally she was a greatly concerned as to his safety. Wednesday Fred Kniley of this place received a letter from his son Paul who is in Base hospital No. 19, Vichy, France, ill with pneumonia.

He says that Charles Krauthoff of this place is also in that hospital, having been wounded in the arm. Mr. Kniley informed his mother of the fact and altho sorry to hear of his misfortune is nevertheless glad that he is alive. Charles is recovering very favorably and has the use of the fingers of the wounded member. UNINTENTIONAL OMISSION: In the Emergency hospital report by the Board of Health no published in the Standard Nonention was made of the contributions by the people of Loyalton and vicinity, and naturally they feel a little aggrieved at the supposed slight.

A canvass was made of every home and not in a single instance did they refuse to donate something, and in many cases the contributions were liberal We have been assured by the Board of Health that the omission was unintentional and that they hereby personally thank the good people of Loyalton for their early and liberal response to their appeal for aid. JURORS FOR JAUARY SESSIONS One hundred and fifty-six jurors to serve during the January sessions and in Common Pleas Court were selected Thursday of last week. Judge Kunkel and Jury Commissioners G. A. Geisel and A.

M. Hoffman refilled the jury wheel with 900 names of men who are liable to duty at any time during the year 1919. The names drawn from the Upper End last Thursday were as follows: Grand Jurors Lykens- Samuel Bowman. Lykens Township Jno. W.

Koppenhaver. Millersburg Wm. I. Hay, Benton Beistle. Berrysburg- -John H.

Umholtz. Petit Jurors Lykens -Ed, D. Beadle, Jas. H. Williams, Chester Reese, Gurney A.

Wiest, Jos. Mack, M. L. Byerly. Wiconisco- Richard Lewis.

Williams township -Jas. Craven. Millersburg-Jas. Bordner, Hinebaugh, Harry C. Baker, Jonas Matter, C.

O. Flower. Elizabethville Clayton B. Holtzman. Jefferson townshipS.

Mistion Snyder. Jackson township -Henry Swab. Upper Paxton--John A. Lebo. Traverse Jurors Lykens Wm.

F. Higgins. Gratz- Jos. Loudenslager, Irvin E. Deibler, Wiconisco- -Edward A.

Minnich. Williamstown-Harry Beitter. Millersburg Wm. J. Bordner, J.

H. M. Holtzman. Lykens township--Jacob Wolf, Benjamin Sheffer. Halifax--Samuel M.

Bower. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother Mary E. Machamer, who passed into the great beyond in December 1916. Dear is the grave where our mother is laid, Sweet is the memory that never shall fade, Flowers may wither, leaves come and die, If others forget her never shall we. HUSBAND, DAUGHTERS and SONS EACH GOT A BUCK George Matter of Halifax town- ship, and Dr.

L. S. Marshall of Halifax, each shot a large deer last week. The former got his in Perry county and the latter his in Lycoming county. WE CORDIALLY INVITE every man, woman and child in Lykens and Wiconisco to join our next Holiday Fund, which will open on December 26, 1918, and continue for fifty weeks, ending December 2, 1919.

The Holiday Fund just expiring has been a great success. 500 people in Lykens and Wiconisco will have merrier Christmas this year than a 'ever before, because of the vast amount of money they have saved. Don't forget to join the new Fund. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Lykens. SPECIAL for this week--Fine large grapes -22c a pound.

RUDISILL'S. Read the Standard for home news, The Strange Child's Christmas. There went a stranger child, As Christmas Eve closed in, Thru the streets of a town windows shone With a warmth and light within It stopped at every house, The Christmas trees to On that festive night, when the, shone so bright-And it sighed right bitterly. Then wept the child, and said, "This night hath ev'ry one astmas tree, that he glad may be, And I alone have none. "Ah! when I lived at home, From brother's and sister's hand I had 1 my share, but there's none to care For me in a stranger's land.

"Will no one let me in? No presents I would craveBut to see the light, and the tree all bright, And the gifts that others have." shutter, and door, and gate It knocks with timid hand, But none will mark where alone in the dark That little child doth stand. "Mother and father are deadO Jesus, kind and dear, I've no one now, there is none but Thou, For I am forgotten here!" But see! Another child Comes gliding thru the street, And its robe is white, in its hands a light; It speaks, and its voice is sweet: "Once on this earth a child I lived, as thou livest yetTho all turn away from thee today, Yet I will not forget. "Each child, with equal love, I hold beneath my care, In the street's dull gloom, in the lighted room, I am wih them ev'rywhere. "Here, in the darkness dim, I'll show thee, child, thy treeThose that spread their light thru the chambers bright, So lovely scarce can be." And with its white hand points The Christ-child to the skyAnd lo! afar, with each lamp a star, A tree gleamed there on high. So far, and yet so near, The lights shone overhead, And all was well, for the child could tell For whom that tree was spread.

It gazed as in a dream, And angels bent and smiled, And with outstretched hand to that brighter land They carried the stranger child. And the little one went home, V. its Saviour Christ 1 to stay, -411 the hunger and cold, and the pain of old, Forgotten, and passed away. HIGHER AND HIGHER MOUNTS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT T'will be a glorious Christmas -the store is ready. The spirit of giving is abroad useful practical gifts are the ones you will prefer this greatest Christmas of all.

These are the sort of gifts that will give constant dividends of pleasures- -visit the store note the lavish array of useful and beautiful gifts--gifts that will last and have an assured value. Whether it be a gift for a man, woman or child the opportunities for selection from our large stock are unlimited. $2.50 Umbrellas- Union Taffeta Colors. Those for Women have fancy covered wood handles- those for men have plain and natural wood handles in hook and crook styles. Prices $1.50 to $3.50.

Electric and Oil Heaters The electric always ready, no dirt no odor. $8.50 and $10.50. The Oil Heatersmokeless, odorless, patent burner- one gallon of oil burns 10 hours Price $5.90 to $7.00. Onyx and Gordon Hosiery--Hosiery of the good old time quality so hard to get now. close knit, correctly porportioned, no skimping.

Women's Fine Lisle Hose at 50c; Silk Boot special 75c, value $1.00. Other Silk Hose up to $2.00. Linen Handkerchiefs- -pleases everybody--they're safe to give. What finer gift to a woman then a half dozen? Fine Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs. An unusual assortment of pretty handkerchiefs includes new embrodered corners--some in colors--all are good looking and unusual values.

It pays to trade at COBLE'S, The store of better values. RAILROAD WAGES NOT TO BE CUT Washington, Dec. The Railroad Administration has no intention of reducing wages of railroad men generally after peace is declared, it was stated authoritatively, and if the period of Government control is extended for five years, as suggested by Director General McAdoo, it is probable that wages will stay at their present level. M. McAdoo also is said to believe the present basis of Government compensation of railroads or guarantee of earnings would be fair and adequate under a five year continuance of Government control.

Under the existing railroad law. companies are guaranteed by the Government a sum equal to the average annual earnings for the three years preceding the war. "I've much better feathers than you," said the parrot. "Pinions differ," croaked the raven, Goldfish Aquarlums and Supplies at RUDISILL'S. BACK TO TWO CENT POSTAGE After July 1, 1919, letters will require only two cents postage anywhere in the United States, instead of three cents, and postal cards will require only one cent postage, instead of the present rate of two cents.

Mrs. Chas. Pfeiffer and daughter Melba, spent Saturday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

H. Cooper. Harry Welker of Steelton, spent Saturday and Sunday with his ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Welker of West Main street.

Harrisburg has three tons of fruit pits and cocoanut shells on hand which will not be needed for the war and they will now be sold for fuel. A little love goes a long wayoccasionally to the divorce court. GET IT AT STEIN'S Crepe De Chine Waists for Women, A regular $7.50 value for $5.95. value at $1.19. value at $1.49.

Men's, Women's and Children's handkerchiefs for little money in cambria and linen at 5c to 50c each. Hundreds of styles to select from. Men's Knit Gloves at Boys' Khaki Gloves at 50c, Men's Silk Mufflers from $1.00 to $4.50. Women's Silk Umbrellas special at $5.0 ch in Navy, Black and Garnet Silk Covers, Buy her a Silk Dress in Plain or Plaid cs. We have them at a saving from 25 to 40 per cent or today's market All in the very latest colors.

Linen Guest Towels, all pure linen extra fine quality' at 50c each--old prices. Don't forget to give her a Bissels Cyco Bearing Carpet Sweeper for Christmas from $3.75 to $4.75 each. Save 75c to $1.00 on each sweeper from regular price. New Shellbark kernels, $1.00 a pound. New Walnut meat 85c a pound.

Will open Saturday, Dec. 21st our second shipment of fine Chocolate Candy at 49c a pound, regular 65c value. Better Goods for Same Money at STEIN'S, THE QUALITY STORE. PERSONAL MENTION J. D.

made a business trip to Philadelphia, Monday. Mrs. Chas. Shutt of Williamstown and Mrs. Mary Mauger of Pottsville, were callers at this office Monday afternoon.

J. Harper Dunlap of South Market street received word from his son Joseph, that he was mustered of the service on the 15th inst. and that he has returned to his old employment as manager. of one of the Acme stores at Harrisburg. 1st.

Lieut. Chas. H. Longo, Engrs. U.

S. A. Assistant Adjutant, 8th Regt. Engineers, Camp Humphreys, spent the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

John J. Longo of North Second street. Lieut. extends the sincere congraulations and heartfelt appreciation of the Officers and the men of the US Army, to the valiant men of this community, who so gallantly saved our own people from the ravages of the despicable defeated Hun, in execution of their manly duties "Over There." METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Special Christmas Services Sunday next, Dec. 22.

10 A. M. Xmas Meditations, by the pastor, Rev. Alexander Gibson, D. D.

Old Christmas favorites will be sung by the choir and congregation. 7 P. M. Musical Xmas Song Service by the choir Geo. Shure, leader, Miss Lulu Kaines, organist.

In addition are solos as follows: "The Heavenly Song" by Mrs. Harry Davis; "The Holy City" by Solomon Bitterman; "When Heaven Sang to Earth" by Mrs. Velma Shure. Pastor's subject, "Joy to the World." Christmas Entertainment on Xmas night at 8 o'clock- great program by Sundayschool children--it is to be one of the best pure mirth and interest. Don' miss it.

Friday, Dec. 27 at 8 P. M. the choir will render Ira Bishop Wilson's famed Christmas Cantata "The Bright and Morning Star." The choir has been working for many weeks to master his excellent production and you will be sure to enjoy it. CHRISTMAS AT RUDISILL'S We are getting in shape our Christmas Gift and Toy Department for the Holidays.

We list a few of the many things which you will see in this store: Coaster and Express Wagons, 55 to $3.75 each. Electric Toys $1.35 up. Toy Town Grocery Stores, Bedroom sets, Tin Dishes, Nested Blocks, 10c to 50c per set. An extra large line of dolls 25c to $1.50 each. An extra large assortment of games, 5c to $1.00 each.

Combination game boards (6-10 different games on each board,) 69c to $1.00 each. Fortune Telling Boards 1.00 to $1.25 each. Ouija Boards $1.00 to $1,25. Rocking Chairs 50c. Blackboards 75c.

Slate Blackboards 70c to $1.10. Checkers 5c, 10c, 25c up. Dominoes 10c to 50c. Climbing Monkeys, Battleships, Windmills, Wooden Animals, Knapsacks, Story Books, 10c up. A nice line of Story Books-A-B-C Books, Linen Books, Grimm's and Anderson's Fairy Tales, Robinson Crusoe, Arabian Nights, Alice Thru Wonderland, etc, etc.

Nice line of tree Ornaments, Tinsel, Beads, Balls, Blue Bird Wreaths, Fibre Tree Trimming--all colors, Poinsettas, etc. A fine line of Japanese, American and Fancy China. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Towels, etc. A. A.

RUDISILL. SPECIAL for this week--Fine large grapes- 22c a pound. RUDI- SILL'S. MEMORIAL SERVICE P. O.

S. of A. and K. of P. Lodges, Lykens, Pa.

Officers and Members: Our son, Private Roy C. Wise, a member of your lodge, was killed in action, in France October 2nd, 1918. We, his parents invite you to attend a Memorial Service to be held in United Brethren Church, Lykens, at 10 A. Sunday, December 22nd, 1918. Friends and relatives are also invited.

D. GRANT WISE, EMMA WISE. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Let the Wiconisco High School Girls help with your last-minute Xmas gifts. On Saturday 21st, commencing at 3 P. M.

in the East End Gymnasium, the girls will have on sale useful Xmas gifts, also Ice Cream, Cake and Candy. Proceeds are for Girls' Athletic Association. Oysters- opened or in the shellat RUDISILL'S. Letter From Corp. Wm.

P. Radel. Nov. 24, 1918. Dear Dad and All: Today being a day set aside for Dad's day I am going write you a good letter telling you.

all about how everything happened and of my many experiences. The first time I was in the trench'es was Oct. 1917. I was one of the first American Engineers in the trenches. We were attached to the First Brigade of the 1st Division.

We were only in for 20 days. We did not have much trouble, only the first night I was sent over the top to pu up some wire entanglements that old Fritz had blown up the night before. They located us by the sound of our wooden mallets pounding the stakes. Well they opened up on us with three inch and five inch guns. No one was wounded, but some of us badly scared.

1 saw the first Americans to be killed. They were buried in the small village in which we were stationed, Barthelmont was the place. Our neat front. was the Toul Front, which also was a quiet front. Was there for several months, had some narrow escapes and some tickelish jobs to do.

It was there WE pulled off our first raid, no casualties Our next front was at Cantagny on he Picardy. It was here we made our first drive, which was a success and a hard blow to Fritz. He tried damm hard to drive us out but we were there to stay. He launched 14 counter attacks in a day and night and all he could de was lose men. Maybe the infantry didn't pile the Duchmen up.

It looked like a reaper going thru a wheat field. That was the beginning of the great reputation of the 1st Division It was at this front that 1 first saw Homer Beadle. I have not seen him since. Our next front was at Soissons, which was action all thru. Then Champagne front, Verdun, St.

Micheal and the Argonne, which was the worst of all. In these last 4 fronts the engineers had some very hard work, also very dangerous, such as cutting the wire entanglements ir front of the infantry. Putting ur bridges under shell fire was no cinch. I left the boys on Nov. 6th, they were still advancing upon Sedan.

The first division was the first in this war and they were all thru all the fighting and made a great reputation for themselves and were there quite strong at the end, as they were to deliver the final punch, and at the present time are stil. following the retiring Hun. I am writng this letter from Base nospital 80, which is stationed at Beaune. The night before I left the company we made a long hike with full pack, which was too much for my back and side, as I have been troubled with my side for over a year. So in that condition I could not keep up; also, the work was heavy, so they sent me to the hospital.

At present I am feeling fine and am anxiously waiting for the day when we will start home. I sure am a lucky boy and God has been good to me, for I have not even been wounded. I would not sell my experience for $10,000, nor would I go thru it again for the same amount. I could write you a great deal more by going into detail, but as there will be so many boys writing home and so much mail to censor, will let it go until I get home. Oh, what a time that is going to be! Give my love to mother and all.

a our loving son Pete. CORP. WM. P. RADEL, 1st U.

S. 1st France. REPORTED MISSING NOW IN HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Sol Deitrich of North Second street, received a telegram from Washington, Dec.

15th, that their son Private J. H. B. Deitrich, previously reported missing in action since Sept. 28th, is now reported in hospital since Sept.

19th. TO OUR CUSTOMERS We kindly ask all our customers to send us their Christmas orders as early as possible as we will not deliver orders received on Christmas Day. Wishing to all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We are respectfully, 1t LYKENS BOTTLING WORKS. TO CORRESPONDENTS In order for the office force to observe Christmas and New Year as holidays, it will be necessary to have all correspondence in hand a day earlier than usual.

Endeavor to get it to the office on Tuesday of next week and the week following if possible. Goldfish at RUDISILL'S 15c each. WILLIAMSTOWN AERONAUT DROPPED TO DEATH Andrew Werdt of Williamstown, last. week received notification from the War Department that his son Irwin while aflight November 22nd, was killed by reason of his pilot losing control of his machine and being dropped to earth. The pilot alSO lost his life.

The parents also received word from his captain Tuesday of this week to the above effect. Werdt was aged about 20 years and was buried with military honors. He was connected with the 472nd Aero Squadron stationed in England. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother Elmer and two sisters, Mary and Pearl (Mrs. John Kissinger) of Tremont.

He enlisted the latter part of 1917. Oysters opened or in the shellat RUDISILL'S. Lant Rubendall of Williamstown, has received from Lieut. Jno. Phillips in France a copy of une Gazette, published at Ardues, and a German mark; also a propoganda which was attached to a German plane.

large grapes-22c a pound. RUDISILL'S. Goldfish at RUDISILL'S 15c each. WHEW, 50c PER POUND FOR TURKEY! "What are you selling turkeys at today?" asked one of our hotelmen? "Fifty cents a pound," answered the farmer." You d-m are you crazy? 50 cents live weight? Well, go and sell them, I don't want any. Why choice fresh killed dressed turkey is only quoted at 38 and 40 cents in Philadelphia." "I tell you," said the hotelman to a reporter," "I believe in paying a fair price; but never in my recollecton have turkeys sold at 50 cents a pound in this valley.

And they are not scarce- -there are lots of turkeys in the country. The trouble is people will pay almost any price asked and a's long as they do so, just so long will the price be high The remedy? Why I tell you, if all the people wouldn't buy any at all for a year or two they'd come down." Sacred Cantata will be rendered at Zion Lutheran Church on Xmas night at 7 o'clock. Everybody welcome. Goldfish at RUDISILL'S 15c each. 0 Goldfish Aquariums and Supplies at RUDISILL'S.

its CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED AT ONCE- Girls and women at the Lykens Shirt Factory. We pay $6.00 to beginners and increase to from $12.00 to $15.00 per week. We will give work out to workers at their homes who have machines and teach you how to do it. Apply at Shirt Factory in Lykens Opera House at once, SCOTT WEAVER, Manager. MATRIMONIAL--Bachelor desirous of securing congenial companion, requests correspondence from single lady or widow between 18 and 40 years.

For further particulars send self-addressed stamped envelope 1.0 STANDARD, Lykens, Pa. No triflers need answer. 50-4t. VICTROLAS FOR SALE Joseph H. Lester of Williamstown still has a few Victrolas on hand for late buyers.

50-2t GO TO J. M. MILLER for Fire, Compensation and Automobile insurance. Represents the leading companies. Main street, nearly opposite Miners Deposit Bank.

J. M. MILLER, Notary Public. FOR SALE or FEED till SpringTwo horses, good for any purpose, double or single, heavy pullers. Apply to JOHN H.

KELLEY, Wiconisco. A. B. Minnich, agency, cut flowers and funeral designs. For your Painting Supplies, Best Quality--Lowest Prices, call on Lebo Bros.

Conserve your food- by ridding your house of pests. Mouse Traps 2 for 5c, Rat Traps 10c each. Lebo Bros. Hardware. IF IT'S INSURANCE CONSULT J.

H. ROWE SONS, Millersburg, Pa. Lewis Hoffman, agency, cut flowerg and Funeral designs. 30-tE Insurances of all kinds at lowest rates. R.

E. WOODSIDE, Agent, Millersburg, Pa. Goldfish Aquariums and Supplies at RUDISILL'S..