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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1918

Page

6

Union accounting shows $136 298.36 campaign funds

An accounting filed at the State Department by W. B. Kurtz treasurer of the Pennsylvania Patriotic Union details expenditures of $135,873.39 with major contributions to the Republican state committee and related campaigns. Notable gifts include $10,000 from Joseph R. Grundy and $2,500 from Edward E. Beidleman.

State Department W. B. Kurtz Pennsylvania Patriotic Union Republican State Committee William C. Sproul Asidde Joseph R. Grundy Joseph E. Weldner J. H. Bromley James Dodson A. E. Burk Edward E. Beidleman William J. Burke Philadelphia George €. Shane Spring City State Institution William H. Jones William L. Armstrong Petropolis Perry Township Fayette County W. C. Morrow Union City Morrisville Public Service Commission Trenton Bristol

Wall Street Opens Firm Amid Mixed Moves in Stocks and Oils

Market summary shows shippings and motors lagging while oils and several major names gain. U S Rubber American Can and distillers rise. rails stay listless. Declines in Liberty Fourth and others anchor a cautious session with prices for grains meats and metals listed.

New York Wall Street Studebaker U.S International United Cigar Stores U. S. Steel Liberty

Delayed Arrival Expected for Lieutenant Tappan in Buffalo

Lieutenant A. P. Tappan, en route from Buffalo to Washington in a large Army aircraft, is delayed by bad weather. Local committee chair W. Grant Forrer says readiness remains high for his welcome, with a 112 foot white arrow marking the field and traffic police prepared to manage crowds if the landing location leaks. Harrisburg observers may see the aviator circle the city.

A. P., Tappan Buffalo W. Grant Forrer Tappan Washington

Trial of Vasil Dundoff Charged With Murder May Start Tomorrow

The trial of Vasil Dundoff of Steelton charged with murder may begin tomorrow at the special Criminal Court session. He allegedly shot a colored man who attacked his father in their Steelton store. In a separate docket, George Weaver and Mason Fitting faced burglary charges in Speeceville with Fitting acquitted and Weaver convicted. Other cases included a common scold trial for Mary Radoeaj and a drunk driving case against R. W. Carrol. Additional sentences followed for Frank Lambs and James Burrell, while John Davis faced serious parental charges.

Vasil Dundoff Steelton Criminal Court Dundoff George Kunkel George Weaver Mason Fitting Speeceville Wilhelm J. Mehring, Jr Fitting Weaver James Burrell John Davis

Lewistown Officer Wins Distinguished Service Cross Heroism

Lieutenant George R. Phillips of Lewistown receives the Distinguished Service Cross from the commander in chief for extraordinary heroism near La Morthome France on October 23 1918. Flying with Lieutenant Brown the pair attacked an enemy balloon, fought off three Fokker aircraft, saved the observer from flames, and completed a vital reconnaissance. Phillips later returned home after training at State College Orwell University and voyages to France in October 1918.

Lewistown George R. Phillips George Phillips Pittieth Aero Squadron Gefiu la Morthome France Phillips Brown Philips George W. Philliyts State College Fort Niagare

Two Soldiers in Hospital Send Letters Together

Mechanicsburg, Pa December report that Corporal Charles A Wood and Sergeant Victor Hart of Company G 112th Infantry were gassed November 4 and are recovering in a French hospital. A single envelope held both letters addressed to I N Wood, with directions to deliver Hart's note to his mother Laura Hart. Hart, who earned credit for five German guns in a major battle, previously was gassed. Wood has been gassed before.

Mechanicsburg I. N. Wood North Market Street Charles A. Wood Victor Hart One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry France Wood Victor Laura Hart West Allen Street Ergeant Victor Hart Corporal Wood

Three Farmers Institutes Held Across Adams County

Three farmers institutes are underway in Adams county Pennsylvania this week with sessions at Cashtown on Monday and Tuesday Bendersville on Wednesday and Thursday and Abbottstown on Friday and Sunday. The same speakers will address all three meetings discussing important agricultural topics.

Gettysburg Adams County Cashtown Bendersville Suatumlay Abbottstown

Skip Stop Plan Attacked by West Shore Residents Hearing

The skip stop plan of the Valley Railways faced a hearing before Public Service Examiner E M Vale amid complaints from William J Thompson and neighbors in Eberly’s Mills and White Hill over stops. Federal Fuel Administrator R L Myers attended. officials expect an adjustment. No word on Philadelphia business men's plans to challenge the plan. Different notes on Harrisburg Railways and Mitten’s visit. Ladies Aid Society of New Cumberland met at Mrs J P Sweeney’s home.

Valley Railways Company Cumberland Perry E. M. Vale Public Service Commission William J. Thompson Eberly’s Mills White Hill R. L. Myers J. E. B. Cunningham Milltown Road O’denny Road Cumberland Bridge Commission Philadelphia T. E B. Mitten Harrisburg Railways

Fears Fate of Napoleon's Army Confronts Germans

Copenhagen reports a Berlin dispatch stating Tierr Barth, secretary for social policy, warned a large meeting of returned German soldiers at Ems that the eastern front situation is distressing and evacuation before winter seems unlikely. He hoped the army avoids Napoleon's fate and said Germany is ready to face what lies ahead.

Copenhagen Ems Hesse-Nasseau Tierr Barth Germany Berlin Berlingske Tidende Herr Barth Barth Napoleon

Letters of Administration in the Estate of Edwin E Curtis

Notice is given that letters of administration have been granted in the estate of Edwin E Curtis late of Harrisburg Dauphin County Pennsylvania deceased. All debtors to the estate should pay promptly and any claims must be presented to Harriet J Curtis Administratrix or her attorney Walter Seibers Commonwealth Co Harrisburg Pa.

Edwin E. Curtis Harrisburg Dauphin County Pennsylvania Harriet J. Curtis Commonwe Rust Co Harrisburg, Pa

Harrisburg School District Seeks $91,000 Bond Proposals

Sealed proposals due December 20 1918 at 3 30 PM for all or part of 9101000 4 percent bonds of Harrisburg School District. Bonds dated November 1 1918 mature 16000 November 1 1923 and 3000 yearly 1924 1948 with interest May 1 and November 1. Delivery after January 1 1919. Certified check 2 percent required. Board may reject any bids. Estate of Martha R Sourbeer deceased.

Harrisburg D.D. Hammelbaugh Chestnut Street

Letters of Administration Notified on Martienssen Estate

Notice in the matter of the estate of Fred G. Martienssen Harrisburg Dauphin County. Thomas S Reside as administrator requests debts be paid and claims presented. Orphans Court appraisal report of Caroline Martienssen estate set aside valued at five thousand dollars will be presented January 28, 1919 for absolute confirmation. Heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause or the appraisal will be confirmed. Frank Nead attorney for the estate.

Arras Fred G. Martienssen Harris Pares Dolpenis County Pennecesylvania Orphans’ Court Da’phin Pennsylvania Caroline Martienasen Fred G. Martiensgen Caroline Martienssen RE. Frank Nead

Pennsylvania Treasury Statement of Funds at November 30 1918

Commonwealth treasury reports totals of funds in numerous banks and institutions as of November 30 1918. It lists General Fund amounts across many banks, trust companies, and savings institutions, plus special purpose funds for motor, game protection, insurance, school, prison manufacturing, federal vocational funds, and fish propagation, with final totals and attestations by the state treasurer and auditor general.

General Fund Nanticoke National Bank Nanticoke National Bank of Germantown Philadelphia National Bank of Jersey Shore Jersey Shore National Bank of Malvern Malvern Northern Central Trust Co Williamsport North Scranton Bank Scranton National Bank of Coatesville Coatesville National Bank of Fayette County Uniontown City Trust Company Es Peoples Harrisburg West Side Bank Seran- Peoples National Bank Wigtime Meuvner Bank McKeesport Peoples National Bank Prieaer Mimi Ic Pacitean” Banta Eters Bradfoua Monesson Seeee Miners Nati Oer F Blonsbore Ib Mount Pleasant Ys Hela Waete Peoples National Bank, al Draky Brewarone Stewartstown Yqy Brownsville Peanlee Union Savings Gonna Ae Ag Ot Oo Bank Pittston Onde Yoank Portage Peoples Saving and Dime QaRee National Bank, Bank Raene Ins Ees Peanies Trust Co Wyo- Atter Ti Union Trust Co of Poca Sylvania Plymouth Cesssees Provident Trust Motor Fund Real Estate and Trust Commonwealth Trust Co., Co Washington Red Lion First National Harrisburg Trust Icsc N. Bank Wieden An PRUPA Second National Bank of ‘Asters Frankford Philadel- Cash Ae Sette Bank Rust Cambria Tithe Savings & Gale Seseseserevescuves Truse Ole Ebensburg Security Tithe & Trust Phil ‘Se Rust Compa Company York Hla Blairsv Blairsv'lle Pirgy Weed Stronesbure National Jessupa Stroudehure Union Trust Go Penn Sveqnehanna Traal Harn Tse i Safe Deposit Co Wil- Uni Crisburg South Side Bank Seran Bedford County Trust Co Standing Stone National Eee National Bank Bank Hintineon Somerset Ss Sssssse Security Trust Co National Bank of Coates- Verge Pahs State Bank of Elizabeth Tanaeele Wena Elizabeth Third National Bank Providence Bank Scran Serer Bank Tower City Pittsburgh Tretle Creek Savings Ieaeeeleeheee Traal Co Turtle Creek Rouen Valley National Bonn Bank Rural Valley Tana Seeress Wattomal Bank Insurance Fund First National Bank Con- Mien Bank Na “Ain Inion National Bank Union Trust Co Penn- Connelleville Honesdale Union Natiorial Bank Mineraville Kane Iesvesicsnsetees Imton Rankine & Trust Commonwealth Trust Co., Company DuBois Union Trust Company Tittebureh Pitteburdh Unite States National Once Fund Rank Johnstown Union National Bank Commonwealth Trust Co Union Menosit and Triuat __ Company Wayneshure County Savines Bund Rane Wrehington Trust Tom Warren Mans Bae National Vocational Education Bank Williamawort Colonial Trust Co Pitts- Western National Bank Burgh C.svee Wee Ie Bank Feaire Wien Sao Ga Fish Propagation Bethlehem Arcsburg Com- Wayne Junction Trust Pany Risburg Silagenia EE Waehingeton Rust Waahington Einaeresse Wa Timoun Sssssecaee Ammoune Bllascee York Trust Co Sa! Colonial Trust Co Pitts Perera Com Exchange National Coatum Bank Dosis Yee Fe Hei State of Pennsylvania City of Hersettee Pease Aote Harrisburg Trust Company Mellon National Bank Sisk Acthbaid Banke Archbaid Commercial National Bank Bradford

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