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ffl RONICLE SHIPPENSBURG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1914 No. 44 CM Vol. 39 LOCAL INSTITUTE HELD NEWS NOTES NEW POWER PLANT AT ROXBURY IS RAPIDLY NEARING COMPLETION NUPTIAL TRANSACTIONS AROUNDJHIPPENSBURG People Known to Our Readers Mar ried During the Week THE WEEK'S DEATORECORD MEMORIAL NOTES OF TIUDSE WHO HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND where it enters the town the rectangular flume is connected with a circular flume 5 feet, 4 inches in diameter, constructed of 2 inch plank, bound by inch iron rods, seven inches apart, this flume extending 1050 feet to the power house. The work on this flume will be completed in about two weeks. The erection of the power house will be started withina few weeks if weather conditions are favorable.

The building will be 28 by 42 feet in which will be installed a complete electric 7Vff '-kSf The big flume now in course of construction to carry water to operate the Shippensburg Gas Electric Company's new power plant at Rox-bury is almost completed and the concrete fouhdation for the new power house is ready for the erection o' the building which the company plans to erect within the next few weeks. The water to be used to furnish power for this plunt will be taken from the Conodoguinet creel; at a point in the Roxbury Gap a short distance east of the place oneo oceu- pied by the "Old At this point a concrete wall from 3 to 5 feet in height, about GOO feet long is CONSTRUCTING erected, which, when ready for operation, will drive the water from the creek eastward into an artificial waterway to be carried onward about one-fourth of a mile to a large storage dam located on the company's land, formerly owned by R. J. Yocum and known as the Skinner farm. This dam is fortified by two concrete walls ton feet high, erected in a V-shape to bring the water to a point at the entrance to the large flume, these walls each extending 75 feet from the apex, one extending northward, the other eastward, the! fortification on the south side of the dam and water way being composed of an earth embankment extending from the ten-foot concrete wall westward 2700 feet to the spillway at the creek, the embankment on the opposite side extending but a short distance to the rise in the land.

This dam will cover about 20 acres of ground. At the apex of the concrete walls of the storage dam thewater will be driven into the large flume with con siderable force and will be carried in the flume a distance of 2200 feet to the power plant, having a fall of 56 feet and a force at the power house of 730 horse-power. The large flume be- vsjsfBfv 'itstfslj i 1 i HERE LAST SATURDAY Many Interesting Questions Discussed by Superintendents and Teachers The teachers of Shippensburg and adjoining districts held their local in-stitute in the High School building, Saturday, with sessions morning and afternoon. The sessions were well attended and several educational questions were ably discussed by local teachers. The institute was called to order by Prof.

A. L. Shulenberger. Rev. W.

Picken conducted the devotional exercises. Supt. Green, of Cumberland county, then took charge of the institute. Pupils from the colored school under the direction of Miss Horn, rendered two selections. Miss Wylie read a very excellent paper on the subject "Good Order and the Means of Securing It." The speaker brought out some very interesting points on this subject.

Good order depends upon interest of the pupil in his work and surroundings. Teachers should be qualified to teach their subjects. The teacher must have true love for the pupils and his profession or else his or her efforts to secure good order will be vain. Moral suasion will not always accomplish the securing of good order. Sometimes punishment is necessary and a teacher should be allowed to punish.

Rather teachers should be held responsible for punishing too severely rather than be prohibited from correction. In general discussion it was brought out very strongly that teachers should arrange a program of study periods for each day's work, as well as a program of recitation. A teacher would not think of teaching without a program of recitation, neither should pupils be left to study without the direction of the teacher. The question of Accuracy in Arithmetic and means of securing the same was taken up. Speakers assigned on this subject were not present.

In general discussion same good points were brought out. Teachers should make ample preparation for the teaching of the lesson. Contests between pupils bring out good results. Sometimes pupils in the grammar grades are inaccurate because they try to work too fast. Work handed in should be checked up and any error should be remedied.

Many pupils try to salve problems by juggling figures rather than by analysis of the problem and proper use of figures. Teachers are held responsible for inaccuracy in arithmetic and many other things. The chief inaccuracy is failure to perform correctly addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Drill the pupils frequently on points along which they are weak. Several of the teachers stated that they had been conducting drills which were productive of excellent reults.

We must be strict in the demands that we make of the pupils. We should insist on getting just the things we ask. How Scholarship Aids the Teacher. In general discussion the following statements were developed: The Master taught by means of apt illus tration and the teacher must have thorough knowledge In orded that he may have illustrations for use. The German nation which stands foremost among civilized nations required sixteen years of preparation before they are granted a certificate.

Pro fessional training is an essential in teaching. Afternoon Session The afternoon session was called to order by Prof. J. Kelso Green. A selection of music was rendered under the direction of Miss Horn, Mr.

Frank Phillipy presiding at the pi ano. Children from the eiphth grade singing in their pretty childish voices cast a glow of cheerfulness over the audience which very much appreciated their songs. Prof. Green commented favorably upon their work.recommending teach ers to give special attention to music in all schools throughout the county. iMiss Mary l'erlette very success fully discussed the subject: "Teach- np Manners and Morals.

How? Teachers' manners tell of their character. A noble bearing is an in dication of a noble character. The teaching of manenrs should be one of the chief aims of a teacher's work. 'oliteness should be taught by ex- mple. Jt can he taught by use of memory gems.

1 oliteness, on the treets, should be demanded of the hildren. The Bible, Longfellow, Ril ey, and other poets contain many parts to be memorized. The study of music, art, and history, all have their Ilect upon manenrs and morals of (Continued on page 4) BRIEFLY STATED GATHERED FROM VARIOUS PLACES THROUGHOUT THE CUMBERLAND A Fire believed to have been of in cendiary origin, is burning over a larire scone of timber land on the mountain near Kurnitz station. The general offices of the Cumber land Valley Railroad company have been moved into the new administra tion building on East Market street, Chambersburg. Vice President Thomas R.

Marshall will deliver an address at Mercers burg Academy on the evening of Nov ember 20, his address being part the Academy's entertainment course The postoffice at Milnor, Franklin county, will be discontinued on Sat urday and beginning on Monday morn ing patrons of that office will be serv ed from one of the Greencastle routes. John H. Hoerner, one of the leading citizens of Fort Loudon, died at his home, Saturday morning, aged years. He has conducted a general merchandise store in Fort Loudon for over 20 years. Thieves are operating with a ven geance in the vicinity of Waynesboro They seem willing to take anything movable.

Recent thefts include fruit chickens, an from the Pen-Mar distillery and many oth cr articles. In a state of despondency, induced it is believed, by financial troubles James Steele, aged 38 years, for some years employed by the State High wav Department, committed suicide at his home in Carlisle, Saturday morning by drinking carbolic acid MAKING GOOD Roy Guyer, physical director Ix-banon Valley College, spent over Sunday with his parents, Mr.and Mrs B. F. Guyer, near town. He is hav ing great success as a coach this sea son.

Last year they had the best track, base ball and foot ball teams in the history of that institution The foot ball team this year is mak ing a record for itself. They played the strong varsity team of the Car lisle Indian School and were defeat ed by a score of only 7-0. They de fcated the Indian School scrub team 57-0. They also played F. M.

and were only defeated by a score of 3-0 after F. M. had defeated the strong Pennsylvania team the previous week 10-0. The defeated V. M.

University 21-3, Gettysburg College for the first time in the history of the school by a score of 24-9. Dr. Gossard, a former pastor of the local Messiah United Brethren church, is president of the school In 3 years he has raised the enroll ment of the Freshman class from 35 to 105 and has put the finances of the Rchool in most excellent condition. Shippensburg is justly proud of these two former citizens. $350,000 HAGERSTOWN FIRE Fire of uncertain origin started in an inspection pit in the rear of the Antietam Garage, near the Post office building, in Hagerstown, yesterday morning at 1:15 o'clock and before it could be gotten under control, resulted in the complete destruction of the Sherley building, in which the garage was conducted, and the Bald win hotel building.

A Btrong breeze from the west fanned the flames in the Sherley building and carried embers to other buildings in the vicinity, one lighting on a shed in the rear of the Baldwin Hotel set the building on fire about 3:30 o'clock, resulting in the destruction of the building. Several other buildings in the city were ignited by the embers but were saved from much damage by prompt action. The fire was soon found to be beyond control the Hagerstown fire companies and calls were sent to Chambersburg, Waynesboro and Martinsburg, all responding promptly to the calls and at 8:30 yesterday morning the fires were both under control. The loss of property in these fires estimated at $350,000 partly covered by insurance. Telephone news to The Chronicle.

SPRECHER GORMAN Earl L. Sprecher, of near Shippens-burg, and Miss Pearl L. Gorman, of Newvillc, were united in mariage at Messiah U. B. parsonage last Thursday evening, by Rev.

G. W. Sherrick. Mrs. Sprecher is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. B. F. Gorman, of Newville, and is popular in her home community. Mr.

Sprecher is a son of Nathan E. Sprecher, near town, a valued employe of the Peerless Furniture Company and has the confidence and esteem of his community. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sprecher have a wide circle of friends in this community who will join with The Chronicle in extending to them hearty congratulations.

HOWLAND FISHER Walter J. Howland and Mrs. Cecelia H. Fisher, both of Shippensburg, were united in marriage at the bride's home, 18 Richard avenue, this morning at 9:30 o'clock, by Rev. I.

A. MacDannald, pastor of the Church of God. Following the ceremony which -was private, the newly married couple left on the 10:10 a.m. C. V.

train for a ten day visit at Mr. Howland's home at Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Howland is a valued employe of the Domestic Engine Pump Company, in the drafting department and a young man of exceptional abil ity and most admirable qualities.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Howland are most estimable young people and have a host of friends who will join with The Chronicle in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage togeth er down the stream of time. MELLINGER SPRECHER A very pleasant wedding was held at the home of Natban E. Sprecher, one mile northwest of Shippensburg, on the evening of the 27, when his oldest daughter, Vera Jeanette, be came the bride of Rolla Maclay Mel linger.

Rev. S. S. Wylie officiated for this occasion in the presence of a bout 75 invited guests. Clyde Mellinger, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Elsie Sprecher, sister of the bride, as mai of honor.

Mrs. Hoover, of Chambers burg, a cousin of the bride, presides at the piano. The bride was most handsomely re membered by her friends. She re ceived an unusual number of usefu presents to grace' her future home. Both the bride and groom are ex cellent young people, raised in the country, accustomed to farm life, and healthy and full of energy.

They start in life under the most prosper ous circumstances and with the best and most cordial greetings of their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. William Mellinger have now given up four sons and one daughter to the marriage relation and Rev. Wylie has performed the ceremony in each case.

The usual good supper was served and the boys of Middle Spring and neighborhood made the welkin ring. I LLER-VIN A RO FF EETI XGS Up to Tuesday evening the meet ings at the Messiah U. B. church had resulted in a greatly aroused church and twenty-five happy conversions. The meetings will continue as an nounced every evening.

On Sunday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock the evangelist will hold another service for men and boys only. The invitation is general to men and boys for this special ser vice. Last sabbath aiternoon the meeting was attended by about 220 women and there were four conver sions. 1 ror. vinarofl will continue to make the singing a feature.

Rev. Miller will preach on the following subjects: Thursday night, "Who will be lost and why?" Friday night, "A bad bargain." Saturday night, "Two ways and where they lead." Sunday night, "The great white throne." It is a serious thing to miss a chance. Franklin County Teachers' Institute The sixtieth annual session of the 'Vnnklin county teachers' institute ill convene in Chambersburg, on Monday, November 1(5. An excellent corps of instructors and entertainers has been secured for the weik. KERR Rev.

J. J. Kerr, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Newville, for 20 years, died at his home Monday morning at 10 o'clock, age 78 years. Rev.

Kerr was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent minister of the Lutheran church. A few months ago Rev. Kerr retired from theministry owing to his failing health, a condition deeply regretted by his congregation. He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday and interment was made at Newport.

McCALEB Mrs. Alevander McCaleb, an aged and highly esteemed resident of Newville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Solomon Sheldon, Wednesday evening, October 21, aged 87 years. She is survived by one son, George McCaleb, of Shippensburg, and five daughters: Mrs. C.

H. Leib, and Mrs. Irvin Weast, of Boiling Springs; Mrs. S. A.

Fry, of Enola; Mrs. Fred Mentzer, of Springville, and Mrs. Sheldon, of Newville. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made in the cemetery at Newville. HOSFELD Mrs.

Bertha Ilosfeld, wife of John Hosfeld, died at her home in Lebanon, Friday, following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband.two daughters, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shepp, an one sister. The body was brought to Shippensburg on the 9:15 a.m.

K. train from where it was taken to the Spring Hill cemetery for interment. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. D. W.

Mrs. Hosfeld was well known here having frequently visited friends here with her husband who was a former resident of Shippensburg and a nephew of John Hosfeld, of town. TARNER John Tamer, a well known and highly respected resident of Scotland, died at the home of his daughter.Mrs. John Monn, in that town, Tuesday morning at 10:45 o'clock, after two years illness, aged 78 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was a member of the River Brethren church and a good citizen.

He is survived by these children: Jacob Tarner, near Shippensburg; John and William Tarner.in the West; James Tarner, of Los Angeles, Samuel Tarner and Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, of Kansas City; Mrs. Clara Har-gleroad, near Baltimore, and Mrs. Catherine Monn, of Scotland. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and interment was made in the Montgomery graveyard, near Upton.

SHIPPENS BURGER IN TROUBLE While Police Chief Klenzing and Policeman Coe, of Chambersburg, were down along the W. M. Railroad track yesterday looking for a wanted person they came across three strangers. Chief Klenzing recognized Jim Alexander as one of them and after some running the police took the three men. Alexander, who is from Shippensburg, is wanted in Hagerstown on the charge of robbing a C.

V. R. R. box car. His brother "Juke" Alexander is now serving a two year sentence for this robbery, Jim escaping at the time.

Jim is also wanted in Carlisle on the charge of stealing hides. C. V. Inspector Norman, last evening took Jim to Hagerstown, where he will be held for court. The other two men were allowed to go.

One was "Harrisburg Slim," and Chief Klenzing telephoned to Harrisburg and learned that "Slim" is not wanted there by the police now. He has served two penitentiary sentences. Carlisle Sentinel, Oct. 28. Real Estate Apent Frank E.

Hollar has had one of his houses on Tollgate Hill raised about five feet and ii having concrete cellar walls placed under the building. Chas. R. Butler is doing the mason work. equipment of modern type which will include a 450 K.

W. generator, the power for which will be furnished by STAVE PIPE FLUME two 24-inch Leffel water wheels.which can be operated either together or separately. When the plant is ready for operation the wall across the creek at the spillway will be completed and it is estimated that the water of the stream will furnish power to operate the plant from 10 to 20 hours each dayjor a season of eipht months in the year, the extreme dry months re ducing the hours of operation. When completed the large amount of cur rent from this plant will be a valu able asset to the company, and will enable the company to greatly ex tend their service. Another valuable addition to the company's equipment that will make possible an extension of the service in this locality is the new plant jus completed on the north side of town near the W.

M. freight depot. This new plant consists of a newly constructed building of brick and con crete, 73 by 88 feet, with concrete floor and smoke- stack 128 feet high equipped with a 300 horse-power wa ter tube boiler made by E. Keeler Company, of Williamsport, fed by a modern feed water heater and pumps. The generating equipment consists of one 875 h.p.

Curtis Steam turbine with modern condensing out fit, generating 835 h.p. The building is constructed to accommodate four such generating out fits, the foundation for one of which is now ready. The additional equipment will be added as demands for current increases. Thisplant is provided with a private railroad track and trestle forunloading coal. The building is of substanital structure and is equipped with the most modern machinery on the market.

The building has a capacity for equipment to generate 2500 kilowats. In addition to these new plants the company has had in operation for a varied period of time plants on North Queen street, Middle Spring, Dam No. 2, and the big power plant near, Lur-gan. The plant near Lurgan generates (Continued on page 4) it i 7 wJrfV CONSTRUCTING STAVE PIPE FLUME ginning at the storage dam extends in an easterly direction to the north side of the central part of Roxbury where it enters the town through an avenue extending between II. T.

Un-verzagt's store and A. W. Maxwell's residence, passing across the main street of the town at that point and extending out thestreet running southwestward to a point between the town pump and Leidig's blacksmith hop where it veers southeastward extending almost parallel with the course of the creek to a point at the south end of Church Avenue where the power house will be erected. The flume leading from the storage amto the point where it enters the town, a distance of 1150 feet, is 8 feet wide and 5 feet in depth, and is constructed of 2 inch plank held together by stout frame work, reinforced with iron rods. At the point I.