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FIFTH SECTION PAGE SEVEN. THE PITTSBURGH GAZETTE TIMES, SUNDAY, JULY 27. 1910 SOCIETY I 1 30 Has Son 4 Wife in Her Twenties SWISS EXTEND ELECTRIC i niiiiuivo PARK GDHGERTS SCHEDULED FOR WEEK Man Aged And a KEITlil IS Continued from PrwriinK Page NORTH SIDE WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Margaret Alma Baird of Federal street and John Truxell Kestner. son of George P.

Kestner, of Sheraden, took place at noon Thursday in the heme of the 1 nus nun PERHAPS 130, HIS 4-YEAR-OLD I bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MAN AGED 118, AND SON I I Baird.

with the Rev. J. E. Darling of! I the Protestant Kpiscopal Church of 'Shtraden, officiating. The bride, who 1 I was given away bv her father, wore a I Into Steam Lines Turn FIRST PHOTO B.

H. Mustin Will Be in Charge of Schenley Community Singing. over white chiffon and carried a Traction Sections Is Government Policy. ,1 TAKEN NOTES ON PROGRAMS shower bouquet of bride roses and valley lilies. Miss Barbara Ellen Scully, a cousin, Was the maid of hjnor and wore a dainty frock of pihk georgette and oarried pink roses.

James Truxell, a cousin of the bridegroom, was the best man. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served with covers for 20. Upon their 1 USE WATER POWER 1 By F. DOSSENBACH a motor trip to Canada, Gazette Tiroes.) return irom Correiponuence Active Veteran Farmer Walks 44 Miles in a Day. Is from Pennsylvania.

I Mr. and Mrs. Kestner will reside in NEW YOillC. July 23. The introduction of electric traction on the Following the usual the Civic Club of Allegheny County has secured the voluntary services of the following well-known choral leaders of Pittsburgh, who will conduct the community" sings at the band concerts in the citv parks this week: Tonight, -f f.

Dubois street, Sheraden. lines of the Swiss Federal Railways, on account of the acute shortage of -Tr4w J.JiV '-Vi ENTERTAINS FOR FUTURE Pari- tT Mnstinr Mon- BRIDE. Thursday night, Mrs. HIS HABITS TOLD coal occasioned by war, has received close attention of the authorities and has emerged as a practical economic Harry Hoff-i ti, Frank day, Riverview Park, man of Lafferty street, entertained in i her home with a miscellaneous: shower in honor of Miss Clara 1 Gundlach whose marriage to Herbert! question. The principal nerve of the Swiss railway system is government owned.

israelii. Tei.egiam to TBI Gizitts Times. ERG EXT, July 26. According to the old man's opinion, Uncle John Shell of Greasv Creek. Leslie county.

Adams; Tuesday, McKinley Park, Shad Jones; Wednesday, West Park, T. Earle Yearsley; Thursday, Arsenal Park, H. C. Fehsenfeld; Friday, Highland Park, Will Earhart; Saturday, Court House, H. D.

Schubert. The concert to be given in Schenley parks and at the Court House follows: Boch will take place in September. The decorations were carried out In vellow and white. i i 1 1 Vacation Footwear and a former Pennsylvanian, will PARTY FOR SOLDIER. Corp.

Frank McXorton, who has jThe electrification of these lines is 'simplified by the vast store of water power which the' country I possesses. According to an official survey, verified in 1914, including the i stowing and improvement of lakes, jthe water power of Switzerland is capable of producing an energy equal 2,173,000 horse-power. If old plants were replaced by new ones it is even estimated that the highest efficiency 'of the total water power reserves just returned from 15 months' (, MaVh-Rjmame Overture; Mirnon Selection f.ucia di Lammprmoor. I Characteristic Southern Khapsody Hosmer JY IIITE FOOTGEAR is especially favored bv women for the summer vacation season cool and comfortable an unusual showing of White Kid, White Calf, White Reignskin and White Canvas, Pumps, Oxfords and Colonials, Louis and Cuban heels many clever styles to choose from be 113 in September, but according to authentic information old man is about 130, the oldest man in the whole civilized world. Mr.

Shell admits that i he may be inaccurate as to his age. Uncle Henry Chappell, now past 90, residing near the Shell home, says-that he has often seen a tax receipt in the name of Mr. Shell dated in 1309. If he paid his first tax at the I legal age 21 he would be about 130' years old. In his ninety-sixth year 4Ir.

Shell presented A. S. Tantis with a set of deer antlers. Mr. Yantis kept if- 1J Community Singing tattle Hymn of the Republic.

of flat Annie Laurie of Oid iSlack Joe Key of flat Men of Harlech Key of A flat could be raised to as much as S.000,0000 home of his sister, Mrs. J. R. Loaman, of Duqucsne Heights. Mrs.

Leaman was assisted by her cousin, Miss Georgia McXorton. Decorations and appointments were in the national colors. Luncheon was served on the lawn and veranda. I America Key of Suite Four Selected Piece i nml Mignonette Love Song Valse Lent $5 to $12 horse-power. January 1, 1914, the electric power in use in Switzerland amounted to SS7.000 horse-power.

The Swiss Confederation owns 1,800 miles of the entire railway system of the country, which covers 3,216 miles. Of the 1.416 miles owned by private Eevntian March. Serenade Iove In Idleness. Mactifth Tschalkowskl Finale Overture, 1512 Mc- The program for Riverview, them 10 or 12 years and men ferred them to Joseph Richards about 15 years ago. This corroborates the Kinley and Arsenal parks is as follows v.vr MISS BRUNNER'S ENGAGEMENT.

At a tea given yesterday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brunner in Melwood street, announcement was nrade of the engagement of Miss Marie Brunner, to Dr. Thomas F. Healy of Altoona.

Miss Brunner was graduated from Mt. Mercy Academy. Xo wedding date I companies, 622 miles are electrical, 1 but only small percentage of govern-Sment railroads has been operated by Whs- tr statement of Mr. Chappell and gen- erally is believed to be true. The National Geographic Society in Washington is being urged to investi- gate the claims of the old men in the electricity.

Virrlla. Municipal Band D'rector. Processional from Pylvla Overture. Masanieila Fantasy On 11 Trcnatore Characteristic. Egyptienne Luigim Community Binding Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Key of flat has been set. Keep Smoke Out of Tunnels. The first Important Federal standard-gauge road to bs chosen for electrification was the Gothard Railway, one of the important international highways, featuring in many sections th hriili.mtlv conceived engineering bit Black Joe. Key of flat Ureasy Creek vicinity tnat.Air. oneii is the oldest man in the civilized world.

Still Has Trusty Old RiRe Curt. According, to his story Mr. Shell vaa born near Philadelphia "the city John Shell and son of near Sergent, Ky. GRIST-BRISTOL. The engagement of Miss Grace Grist, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Grist of Newark, N. J. formerly of Wilkinsburg, to Tom R. Bristol of Denver, has been announced.

Men of Hartecn. tvey oi a urn. America, Key of F. Scenes from Madame Puccini Suite. Henry VIII German Finale, Gems of Tschalkowslu Langey Notes on Programs.

For the benefit of those who are spondent visited the Shell home to eiecrrin- he is still active and alert and can do inf mountain railways. tne get a photograph he first objected ication 0f the 6S-mile section saying he never had had BeUinzona was approved in 1913 and his picture taken "never in my life," it that it will be opened of Brotherly Love," coming- to Ken- an -unus amount of manual labor tucky with his father when a mere actual work upon the farm and in the boy before he could remember, I garden. His sight is practically as settling in the wilds of Greasy Creek! good as ever it was; he can see to RECEPTION FOR SERVICE MAN. enjoving the park concerts lii? tiv.v. Club has.

arranged the following program notes on compositions being plaved during the week of July 27. nvprttire "Mignon," by Am- Miss Margaret McDonnell of Mill- bridge street was hostess last night at a reception in her home in honor broise Thomas, a Frenchman has he added. After considerable persua-1 thjs' fau This section, with 28 per tion, however, the old veteran agreed cent cf jts length consisting of tun-to pose for his picture. He did so, jneis'and a grade of 2.3 to 2.7 per cent with his little 4-year-old son, for 05 miles, was chosen for an ex-the pride of his life. The correspond- I perjment because of its enormous ent was royally entertained ill with Italy, which caused large Shell home.

He is hospitable to a i of coal with resulting consumDtion of coal famous polonaise aria. a am the i of her cousin, J. Edmund Rellly, who returned from France recently with the Fifteenth Engineers. Red. white and "Knowest ahou me beautiful, slow song: ap-the introduction of the Titania, land," a peara in and blue obtained in the appointments and the favors were miniature soldiers.

OF COURSE Milady will have one or more pairs of Colonials for her summer -wardrobe we have provided for her needs with a varied showing of exceptionally graceful and becoming styles smart, slender, long vamp models with many exclusive tongue in the heart of the hills. It was 30 read the finest print without glasses, miles to the nearest settlements. The He often puts in much time reading wild bear and the deer roamed at will, the Bible the old family Bible that For years and years the Shell family baa stood the test of time, were interrupted Jith the shrill cry f.rrf Phot aph Taken. of the panther. The red man often put up an attack upon the little fain- As a marksman Mr.

Shell is rarely ily. excelled, an excellent marksman, a For years and years they lived the real sharpshooter accurate to a fault, simple life of course undergoing To the shooting matches held in the hards-hips. They largely lived by Greasy Creek section Uncle John bunting and fishing, as game was Shell is a frequent visitor. He ac-plentiful in those days. The trusty tually takes part and wins some of old rifle gun.

then the pride of the! the most valuable prizes over hisac-home, is still an old heirloom at tive young friends. In that respect Greasy Creek. The old rifle is prac- Uncle John Shell is a wonder. His tically in the' same condition it was mental qualities are of the best. He nearly a century a.zo.

I can relate with due precision happen- smoke in the tunnels. The sections Bellinzona-Cblasso and Erstfeld-Lucerne are expected to follow in 1921 and the experts found that the big power stations at Amsteg and Ritom, the first yielding horse-nower and the latter 32,000 horse overture. This is one oi mo brilliant overtures ever composed, and is a great favorite with both musician and the public. The "Overture 1812," by was written for the dedication of the new Church of the Redeemer in Moscow to the memory of the famous year when the might of Napoleon wa shaken at Borodino and consumed in the flames of Mos-Tho nx-erturo besrins with a TOURING IN THE EAST. Mrs.

Katherine F. Moore and party, including her niece. Miss Margaret Seigler, Mrs. Frank S. Collins and her fault.

Xot long ago Uncle John Shell cut a new set of teeth his third set and now boasts snowy white grinders. He masticates his food well, and is proud of his teeth that he should be so bountifully supplied. His hearing is. scarce the least impaired. On his rough little mountain farm he often may be seen plowing away in efforts to "keep the wolf from the door." Mr.

Shell raises chickens, hogs, sheep, effects. power, will suffice for these lines, even if the traffic should increase ov ij $6 to $10 cent. Another series 01 plains plan hvmn. "God Preserve Thy raAni. of tha "Mar.

yielding 70.000 horsepower is iu seillaise" are sounded by the brass instruments while companies of Rus- for Eastern and Central swnzenauu. tv, fnfit of electrification of the 1 tmnna are characterized Dy van ctfoi.RolHnzona line is estimated Touching upon the life of Uncle ings of the pioneer days the days' of cattle, and is making a fairly com John Shell, he is a. marvel of human- 1 the first settlement Of Kentucky. i fortable living. son, and Walter Double, have been touring Eastern Pennsylvania and Xew York for the past two weeks.

Jewish Women Pat Resolution. The Pittsburgh Section, Council of Jewish Women, haa passed the following resolutions on the death of Doctor Anna Howard Shaw, the distinguished servant of womanhood: Whereas, She labored with unfailing optimism, usin all the energies 'ss 000.000. The cost of electrifying ous tunes. The theme of the introduction appears as a hymn of thanks-fniimvoii hv the Russian na ity-a real wonder. At his great age When The Gazette Times corre- Worrie.

and Walk. Far. the entire Federal railway system is tional 'song, while the trumpet calls slaved in ooDOSition estimated at in 1918 the electrification of Mi.inp' rnilwavs using steam trac The overture, "Masaniello," by Auber was written to a play called "The Dumb Girl of Portici." Masa-is namfi of its hero. Auber tion was decided upon and work on 1 ,1 npf The sec- of a great intellect for th fulfillment of her vision, and bent all her efforts also wrote the music to the popular tnem was utbu" for human betterment, whether in the i tion3 of tne reaerai pulpit, in the fight for suttrage. or for nntn.

FT UiaVaiO. 11 IS oiiAuru Uncle John Shell is a real pedestrian. He often may be seen out walking. Sometimes he walks 25 to 30 miles day. He insists that it is healthful to walk one of the requisites of a long life.

As other requisites he says he drinks a a little pure whisky, chews a little tobacco, drinks pure water, breathes pure, fresh mountain air, and takes life easy. "I neer worry," he said. "It's wrong ond the section thnt Auber never attended the pcr- social nurlty. Opening Visit the New Home of the Original which SihA hr lif tn'-p hirt own WOrks 1V11H-- t.r -r service, sufi'erine creat deprivations 1 with the remark, it i he explained wnn Halse-Langnau of the Emmcnthal Railroad and the section Bevers-Filisur of the Rhactian Railroads. Patronize the Germans.

1 xhould ever listen to one of my works I should never again write a note or turisiLiermg no 'liiicw tuo large to maintain the right, loving a noble cause more man ino itsir, ana es- The Henry VIII dances by Edward The section Sion-Brigue to be elec that cause; thus leaving an Indelible tmir, an Kncrlisnman. natc uceu trified will be a continuation oi me imprint upon the history of womn'! for the Shakesperean drama progress and woman's emancipation. 'nd arP used as incidental music for electric traction simpiou and will impair the health. It is no trouble to live 100 years in health-giving mountains like these." On one occasion not many days ago Uncle John Shell set out from his home in the early morning and members of the PlttsDursrh Section. 1 this pia whic-h was opened for tramc in asuu.

Can be worn with or without buckles with its northern exit at Brigue. Council of Jewish Women, with profound respect and honor, pay this tribute to her memory. The electrified Berne-inun line. Curious India Butterfly. a nrinii.

hutterflv exists in India. Signed Mrs. Enocn Kauh, Mrs. connecting with tne eiecuu; Railway, which walked to Hyden, the county seat, 22 I miles away, and returned the same Moses Ruslander. Mrs.

Carl Keen- viz yellow and $5 to $10 Caro-i Caro heimer. Mrs. Leon G. Ball. -Miss latter was opened in 1913, was opened the richt wing red: the lemale nas line L.

Friedman, Mrs. B. M. Block, chairman. these colors reversed.

for traffic last May. Jt proviue ex day over rough mountain roads, a total of 44 miles in a day. Mr. Shell is the father of 11 children, has hundreds of grandchildren. TTCKLES are a distinctly popular vogue this cellent and frequent train connections between the Swiss capital, the Old irall Ohrrlnnd resorts ana in tou- season and are in ereater demand than ever MEMORIAL STATUE TO U.

S. MARINES 1 many great-grandchildren and scores Mads nection with the Lotschberg lme the Valais and isortnern auaij. of great great-grandchildren scattered over Leslie county and the Eastern Kentucky mountains. The new locomotives wmen are dc-e- used by the Swiss Federal Rail I "They are as numerous as ants," said an acquaintance, referring to the before we are showing a fascinating variety of exclusive buckles cut steel, rhinestone, gunmetal and black and steel beaded effects you can easily change the style of your pump in a minute with a different buckle. Buckles $1 to $25 a Pair.

Shell descendants. He has been mar ried three times his present wife be roads on the section Berne-Thun, besides of the Beroe-Lotschberg4 Simplon line, are each equipped with four single phase-alternate current motors, each of 450 horsepower. The electric parts were furnished by ing a young woman in the twenties, He is proud of her. She rarely ever calls him "the old man." It is Brown-Boveri caaen, ana mu plain "Mr. Shell." For the aged man man there are honeyed words and mechanical parts by tne wiss locomotive and Machine Company Wintcrthur.

The electrification works on the caresses. Judging from his present good health, his splendid condition for he Candles and Taffies Public Reception to Our Friends, Thursday, July 31st No. 227 Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. All Candies One Price Eighty Cents Per Pound Headqnartert Washington, D. C.

Bevers-Filisur line were completed by last April 13, and from April 1G steam W. M. Laird Company Liberty and Oliver Avenues 1 has never been sick a day in his life, according to himself every indication is that Mr. Shell will live many years longer. engines have been repiaceu oy eiuni; motors, the current being supplied by the power station of Bevers, which furnishes the energy necessary for the.

Engaline lines which were electrified in 1913. Impetus Is Given to Resigns After 49 Years' Action lections and there will be community singing under the leadership of Samuel G. Meanor. U. S.

Consul for Vancouver, Immigration in Alberta "Farmrest" Reservations Sought for Labor Day Many applications for the double week end at "Farmrest" over Labor Day have been received at the office British Columbia and Vancouver Quits, Artificial Watering System Has Party Central Y. W. A pleasant evening was spent at the Central Toung Women's Christian Association by a group of girls from the Keystone Box Company last Thursday. Miss Fannie Q. Humfeld and Miss Juliet A.

Barker of the industrial extension department were the hostesses of the evening. Resulted in Bounteous Crops This Year. Special Tklecram to Th Gazbttb Times. VANCOUVER, July 26. George of the Sodality Social Service, 14 Curry building.

The special week end for the Fourth of July was taken advantage of by a large number. At the present rate at which applications are coming in all available places will West. United States consul for Van couver, British Columbia and the v. If f. I --v I It 't-f' Sw -fit- t.

I A 1 i -V 1 i i "i 4 i I 7- Yukon, has resigned his post after 40 Special Telegram to Tub Gazettb Times.I CALGARY, Alberta, July 26. Irrigation has received an impetus in Alberta and the great district served years of service in various countries soon be reserved for the summer. Miss Louise Vilsack and Miss Marguerite Cowan have succeeded Miss Prayer Flags in Tibet. "Prayer flags' are a unique labor-saving device employed by the people ot Tibet. The flags are suspended on long lines, and while they are moving fn the breeze they are supposed to recording prayers for the benefit -of those who put them up.

Removal Notice! IV are now located in Woman Exchange Building, Room 407, Fourth Floor Where we will be pleased to see our friends Women who appreciate style, quality, and best of service, for less money, will find it to their Loretta Byrne and Miss Marian Don ahue as camp leaders. Lnder their direction entertainments havo been by the Canadian Pacific? Railways artificial watering system is literally blossoming as the rose this year, alfalfa crops arc flourishing and so are the hay and cereal crops. Potatoes will be a big yield in the irrigation belt, and vine yields, such as citron, mus'kmelon and squash aro very satisfactory. These vine crops are prac given that brought to light latent talent of many of the campers. The tennis and volley courts and the bath and left this city for Washington.

After completing the final details of his retirement he will reside in Sher-born, in order to be near his daughter, Mrs. James S. Carter, the only remaining member of his family. His winters he will spend in the South. Mr.

West Is 72 years old and has spent a very active life, 40 years of it being in the consular and diplomatic service of his country and his earlier years as a master of deep sea ships under the American flag. This Makes the Curl Stay in Your Hair ing pool are very popular. in ptcd- enncTV DifMin UUOir.ll OUWIUl ivmiv. method of curlinff th hair is unusually popular Just nor" to consider us. advantage Outing Will Be Held Wednesday in according to th.

tically new. The dominion government ha8 indicated its intention to amplify its irrigation plan.j for southern Alberta and ultimately the province will have comprehensive protection in respect to moisture. "When Alberta hn what are termed "wef year, it has an extraordinary yield per acre. All Summer Millinery offered regardless of cost or values. Leicester, England, Once Again Granted City Rights LE1CKSTFJR.

July 26. The home secretary has informed the Mayor of Highland Park. I because women are now spending so ,1 mi'-h nf their time out of doors. Liquid Arrangements have been completed Jrlne not only produces ihe loveliest, by the Ulster Society for the first natural looking curls and waves, but it basket and victory picnic, tc be held Whha.r Inurl hot at the old farmhouse Highland Tlnd blows Park next Wednesday. An attractive i it is simply wonderful how this harm-program of sporting event, has nlU -tralghte.

prepared and many valuable prizes in a night. AH one need do will be awarded the winners. Free to wet a clean tooth brush with liquid A siimerine at bedtime, draw this throusii automobile service for the women and hair and in the mornjntr find, children will be provided and refresh-, her iair has dried in just the sweetest mnt, he free i waves and crinkles. A few ounces mtntswill De tree keep the hair curly for many weeks. It In the evening the East End lute algo jt beautifullv soft.

Biiky Band will entertain with musical se- and lustrous. Advertisement, i ester that the nas approved "th restoration to your ancient town of its former status of a city." Leicester dates back to the time of the Roman occupation. Baqdad Occupation Stamps BU RKHOLDER Formerly Located 227 Oliver Ave. This statue of a United States Marine was sculptored by the famous French artist, Raphael Peyre, to commemorate the entrance of the American Marines into the war. Another honor which he bestowed upon this little corps of gallent fighting men was that he selected one of them for his model.

This noted statue is situated on the topmost balcony in a palace near Versailles, France, and stands 11 feet 7 inches tall. Many weeks were spent before a quarry could be found from which granit fin enough could be taken to carve the work. Cost $1.80, Sold for $3,500 LONDON. A soldier visitor to Sev-rnoaks. who brouRht with him from Mesopotamia 32 British Occupation Bagdad which he bought tor sold 25 of them for Microbes Never On Gold.

Microbes are never found on pold coins, while paper money is an ideal home for them. The reason Is that gold acts as a bactericide. i.