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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1918

Page

8

Sproul Cabinet Picks Receive Broad Backing

The Philadelphia North American reports strong public approval for Governor-elect Sproul's cabinet choices. It highlights William I. Schaffer as Attorney General, Cyrus E. Woods for Secretary of the Commonwealth, Harry S. McDevitt as private secretary, and Edward Martin as health commissioner. J. Denny O'Neil may not be retained as highway commissioner.

Philadelphia William C. Sproul Sproul Commonwealth William I. Schaffer Delaware County Supreme Court Schaffer Cyrus E. Woods Westmoreland County State Senate Woods Taft Portugal Harrys. McDevgitt Edward Martin Martin Harrisburg J. Denny O'Neil Allegheny County Philadelphia Records Mr. McDevitt

Gypsies Gather For Funeral of Vivaledo

In Bridgeport Connecticut Associated Press reports the death of Jon Vitaledo age 24 in Bridgeport Hospital from pneumonia. Born in Russia he is said to be the son of the gypsy king of the United States and a Princeton graduate. Hundreds of gypsies gather for his funeral.

Bridgeport Conn Jon Vitaledo United States Russia Princeton University

Cold Remedy Glorified in Fifty Year Old Folk Cure

A fifty year old family remedy relieves coughs colds and mild bronchial attacks quickly and pleasantly. The standard reliever of colds and coughing spells gains popularity yearly and is advertised as indispensable. Sold by all druggists.

Dr King's New Life Pills Promised Relief

Advertises Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe effective laxative to ease biliousness head ache sour stomach and tongue coating by clearing bowel congestion with a comfortable regimen.

Dr. King

Munyons Cold and Grippe Remedies Advert

Munyon s Cold Remedy and Grippe Remedy advertised for influenza relief. Sells 30c bottles with hourly dosing guidance. Claims rapid symptom relief and free medical advice from Munyon s laboratories at 54th and Columbia Ave Philadelphia.

Munyon Munyon’s Laboratories Columbia Ave Phila,, Pa

Itching Torture Remedy Zemo Promises Fast Relief

The ad touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that stops itching and soothes skin irritations. It claims to cure acne eczema pimples and rashes, with minor issues disappearing overnight and instant itch relief. Available from The A W Pose Co Cleveland Ohio in 35 cent and one dollar bottles.

the & W. Pose Co Cleveland O

Bolsheviki Intern General Von Hoffmann Arrested in Berne Dispatch

Germany's military spokesman at the Brest Litovek conference, General von Hoffman, has been arrested and interned by the Bolsheviki. He is held at the fortress of Kovno according to a Berne dispatch.

General von Hoffman Germany Berne Kovno

Three Ministers Speak at Y M C A Meeting

Thanksgiving was celebrated at the Central Y M C A with an inspiring men’s meeting in Fahnestock hall. Three ten minute talks featured Rev H Everett Hallman Rev William N Yates and Rev J Bradley Markward on Thanksgiving Echoes. Next Sunday’s speaker will be Charles W Sayres known as Pop Sayres returning from overseas service in France.

Central Y. M. C. A Fahnestock Hall H. Everett Hallman Immanuel Presbyterian Church William N. Yates Fourth Street Church of Igmcaster Y. M France Pop" Sayres

Dutch Name Commission to Decide Status of Ex Kaiser

The Hague December 2 The Netherlands government appointed a commission to report on the position of the former German emperor in Holland The inquiry will cover the government relation to legal questions arising from William Hohenzollerns admission and stay in Holland The commission comprises H B J Locner Professor A A H Struken and A E Alex

Hague Netherands Holland William Hohenzollen HB. . J. Locner A. A. H. Struken A. E. Alex

Yankee Mine Sweepers Sweep Atlantic For Mines

Several U S mine sweepers arrived off Ouocock Virginia to search for German laid mines from last summer’s raids. Three mines are believed found at distances named by German officials under armistice terms. Germans claim eleven mines were placed near Winter Water Shoal light.

Ouocock Virginia Atlantic

Two More Ships Sail Home With Yankees

War Department reports two vessels left Liverpool November 29 bound for American ports. Ascanius carries 47 officers and 1,427 men heading to New York. Canopic sails for Boston with 64 officers and 1,067 men. Most aboard are area units with a few casuals.

Washington War Department Liverpool Ascanius New York Canopic Boston

Open Meeting of Self-Expression Society at Y M C A

An open meeting of the Self-Expression and Debating Society under the Central Y M C A will be held in the assembly room this evening. Election of officers will be held. The report also notes an ultimatum to Prussia from Breslau demanding the convocation of a Constituent Assembly and warning Silesia may secede unless a satisfactory reply arrives within forty eight hours.

Self-Expression and Debating Society Cntral Y. M.c. A Prussta Copenhagen People’s Council Breslau Silesia Prussia

Burgomaster Max of Brussels Freed by Allied Forces

Hans Adolph Max, long imprisoned by Germany at Glatz fortress, was reportedly freed and returned from captivity. He had been arrested in September 1964 for an irreconcilable attitude, as announced by the German military government of Belgium.

Max Brussels Hans Adolph Max Glatz London Belgium

The Other Man's Wife on Stage at Orpheum

Adelaide Thurston stars as Roxanna Hampton in a melodramatic tale of a dual standard of living. Richard Ramsgate seduces Nellie, a false marriage leads to scandal, and Richard dies seeking vengeance while Nellie reforms and George Ramsgate discovers the truth.

Adelaide Thurston Orpheum Theater Benedict McQuarrie Richard Ramsgate Dick Harding Profimate Eveta Knudsen Nellie Ramsgate Miss Thurston Roxanna Hampton Ramsgate Richard Europe Nellie George Ramsgate Roxanna George Tony

March Announces List of Units Coming Home Soon

Washington reports General March announced today the designation of numerous units for early return. The list includes artillery brigades and regiments, coast artillery, medical trains, engineers, machine gun battalions, ambulance trains, and infantry units spanning multiple divisions. Subheads note a separate item: Harwich, Dec 2. Eight more German submarines surrendered yesterday, totaling 122 by the Allies.

Washington March Field Artillery Coast Artillery 40Th Artillery Coast Artillery Corps 65Th Field Artillery Brigade 76Th Tith Sth 159Th Field Artillery 138Th Field Artillery Regiment 189Th Field Artillery 34Th Artillery Brigade 312Th Engineers 38Th Artillery Brigade 70Th Tist Harwich

Smucker Celebrates Five Years as Stevens Memorial Pastor

Dr. Clayton A. Smucker marked five years as Stevens Memorial Methodist Church pastor with anniversary services. Bishop Berry preached both morning and evening, Welsh soloist Corporal Humphrey J. Roberts sang, and the church praised his efforts building membership and finances. He began in Chicago and served at Smithfield Street Church before moving to Stevens Memorial.

Stevens Memorial Methodist Church Clayton Albert Smucker Joseph PF. Berry Methodist Church Humphrey J. Roberts Smucker Stevens Memorial Church Chicago Ohio Pittsburgh Smithfield Street

Knights of Columbus to Entertain Soldiers

The Harrisburg Council No. 869 Knights of Columbus will entertain soldiers at the aero and ordnance depots in Middletown next Monday evening. The Original Home Talent Minstrels will perform, with Thomas Lynch and Gwilym Watkins guiding. Final rehearsals are set for Wednesday at 8 and Sunday at 3:30 in the A. O. H. hall Steelton, with repeats planned for Marsh Run and Carlisle.

Aero and Ordnance Middletown Harrisburg Council Knights of Columbus Thomas Lynch Gwilym Watkins A. O. H. Hall Steelton Marsh Run Carlisle

German Troops Withdraw From Belgium and Northern France

Berlin reports three million German troops supported by a million horses and vast baggage withdrawing toward the Rhine from Belgium and northern France in an orderly movement. The army carries its own provisions as the force redeploys.

Berlin Rhine Belgium France Dusseldorf Rhenish Prussia

Book Gift List From Dives Pomeroy Stewart

The shop features children's series by Nell Speed Dorothy Whitehill Helen Sherman Griffith Howard Garis Gordon Braddock and others. Titles include The Molly Brown Series The Tucker Twin Books The Polly Pendleton Series The Letty Books The Curly Tops Series The Rex Kingdom Series Go Ahead Boys and Bob Cook titles among many priced around six dimes to sixty cents.

Molly Brown Nell Speed Tucker Twin Polly Pendleton Dorothy Whitehill Iga Letty Helen Sherman Griffith Ole the Howard R. Garis Gordon Braddock Ross Kay Corporal Kelly The Fighting Wirth Wm. R Bal Oor Sir Sine Bob Cook North Sea Joffre Battle France Somme Pershing Pomeroy & Stewart

Sale of Girls' Coats From Dives Pomeroy & Stewart

A sale offers 50 plus coats for girls aged 8 to 14 with sizes and styles for juniors aged 13 to 19. Garments from a renowned maker include wool velours, vicunas, and kerseys in brown green navy and burgundy. Regular prices range from 16.50 to 20.00 with sale prices from 12.50 to 15.00. Second Floor Dives Pomeroy Stewart.

Dives Pomeroy & Stewart

Yarns And Tezola Yarns Featured In Fancy Goods

Free instruction in the newest designs and stitches for army navy and civilians offered in the Fancy Goods Section. An exceptional assortment of new Yarns is featured with Corticelli Tezola Yarns in all shades suitable for uses ball 72 cents.

Army Navy

Warm furs make delightful Christmas gift for youngsters

Prices range from $2.98 to $12.50 with complete fur assortment for little girls. Early selections advised as stock may dwindle. Sets priced from $3.50 to $20.00. Dives Pomeroy Stewart Second Floor.

Pomeroy & Stewart

Dainty Gift Handkerchiefs Holiday Silk Embroidered Styles

Holiday shopping offers a range of fine white silks and hand embroidered handkerchiefs. Swiss Irish and Spanish embroidered squares priced from 25 to 75 cents, boxed sets available, with initialed linen options and boxed selections ready for Christmas morning gifts from Dives Pomeroy Stewart Street Floor.

Shanghai Pomeroy & Stewart

Baby rattles and outfits headlining cozy sleep aids

An assortment of baby items includes rattles to spark hearing and mental development, bootees from Switzerland with fluffy accents, and a range of sleepwear and robes. Prices span from 25c to $10.00, with styles in crepe silk and Japanese embroidery.

Switzerland

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Vivaledo Associated Press Bolsheviki von Hoffmann Yankee Ocean Yankees Handley-Page 92D 32D Brigade Wilson Mrs. Wilson Peyton C. March White House McNeil Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Bear Brand Yarns Germantown Saxony Vienna Shetland Bear Marabout Pomeroy& Stewart Pomeroy’& Stewart Street Floor Home Bingrete
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