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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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Capitol
Williams
Dodge
Oil City
M. Claire Snyder
Altoona
University of Pennsylvania
Lykens Valley Railway Company
Dingman's Ferry Water Company
Mills and Ulysses Telephone Company
Potter County
Citizens’ Gas Company
Stroudsburg
George W. Williams
Tioga
Directors’ Department of the State Educational Association
D. D. Hammelbaugh
Oscar
John C. Herman & CO. Makers
D. B. Kieffer & Co’s
Middletown, Pa
W. M. Grove
Missouri
Feng
D. B. Kieffer & Co
Chandler Brothers and Company
North Market Spaere
Vine Street
Allis Ghalmers
Amer Beel Sugar Ag
American
Car and Foundry
Amer Smelting
Amer Woolens
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethléhem Steel
Butte Copper
Californias Petroleum
Pebce
Central Leather
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago RT
Pacific
Crucible Steel
General Motors Ie Ae 1860
Goodrich Bof
Great Northern Pfad
Great Northern
International Paper
Kennecott
Kansas City Southerm
Lackawanna Steel
Lehigh Valley
Mere Mar Ctfa
Mere Mar Ctis Pfd
Mex Petroleum
Miami Copper
Midvale Steel
New York Central Es
TS Way NH Wade
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh Coal
Railway Steel Spz
Ray Con Copper
Ceees
U S Steel Pfd
Tah
Virginia-Carolina Chem
Westinghouse Mfg
Willys-Overland
Maryland
Associated Press
Wesel
Dto
Wisconsin
Long Island
New Jersey
Western
Delaware
Michigan
Florida
Norfolk
Ee Aera
Fast Shore
Yancy Macungie
Kansas
Timothy
Tay Tumple
Chicago
Associated Pres
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Lieut. Tappan
Lieut
Valley Railways
West Shore
Ladies’ Aid Society
New Cumberland
Ladies’ Ald Society of the
Church of God
J. P., Sweeney
Martha R. Sourbeer
Thomas 8
Reside
Barser Street
Voustin Carter
Adiniateatar
Market Street
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Treasury Department
Aldine Trust Co
Pselon Hechsvuasate American Bank
Hasdsatara
American National Bank
Waynesboro
Annville
Nationa
Anthracite Trusty
Athens National Bank
Athens
Allentown Trust Co
al- Onlown
Allentown National Bank
Allentown
Bank of East Falls
Sseeerssees
Bank of Commerce
Phil- Gogimnie
Cicsec
Bank of Donora
Donora
Bank of North America
Bank of South Williamsport
South Williams
Port
Ceae Bellefonte Trust Co
Bellefonte
Perteen Braddock Trust Co
Braddock
Sesee
Brookville Tithe & Trust Co
Brookville
Butler County National Bank
Butler
Bridgeville Trust Co
Central Trust Company
Charter National Bank
COIR
McKees Rocks
Citizens State Bank of Rateware
Elk Lick
Citizens National Bank
Indiana
Citizens Banking Company
Old City
Meyersdale
Issee Citizens Tithe & Trust Company
Uusontown
Citizens State Bank
Wil
City Bank of
S County Savings Bank
Seresseeseses County Trust Company
Somerset
Sereseeserese Zens National Bank
Eeersee Citizens Trust Company
Cuaplon
City Bank
Commercial Trust Company
Clearfield National Bank
Clearfield
Delaware County National Bank
Chester
Dime Bank of
Palihion
Eesscenveres Drovers and Merchants Bank
Deposit
Nationa Bank
Ceseeeeseerse
East End Savings and Trust Co
Exchange National Bank
Plittaburgh
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Northumberland
Fayettes City National Bank
Fayette City
Payette Tithe & Trust Co
Mass
Frankford Trust * Company
Afederal Trust Company
Ssee
First Savings & Trust Co
Derry
Vreeport Nk
Freeport
Franklin Trust Company
REE
Carnegie Trust Co
Cur- Central ,National Bank
Onank
Flford
Rstiona
Berwick
Black Lick
Beaver Falls
Firstational Bank
Ciation Pecsesseressnes
Carmepie
W.secessseese
Carrolltown
Clifton Heights
Cresbon
Sesecresssaves
Dushore
Sessesse
Beene Ory
Corerserons
Glen Campbell
Franklin Wessssceseese
Greensburg
Intercourse
Sserseere
Huntingdon
Danon
Marysville
C.cseeres
Monifobe
First National] Bank
Pigchien
Vcessetoerbacs
First
Sohee Bank
Somerfield
Weatherly
Montoursville
Irsville
Canton
Charleroi
Mifflintown
Rimersburg
Glen Rock
Guaranty Safe Depo: & Trust Co
Guarantee Trust _& Safe Deposit Co
Hanover Ba
Jenkintown
Juniata Valley National Bank
Kane Trust & Savings Co
Kane
Isses Keystone National Bank
Keystone Bank
Lincoln Deposit & Trust Co
Latrobe Trust Company
Latrobe
Sre
Lebanon County Trust Company
Lebanon
Lincoln Trust Company
Bevanton
Ceeseerigee Littestown Savings Institution
Littlestown
Logan Trust Company
Eeresee
Luzerne County National Bank
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne National Bank
Luzerne
Secereres
Marion Center National Bank
Marion Center
Madera National Bank
Magara
Cses
Des Marine National Bank
PAB Chase de Escescebes
Market Street National Bank
Sharmoukin
Mechanics Trust Company
Merchants National Bank
Pottaville
Ceceseseee Miners Bank
Wilk
PVR
Iees
Miners Deposit Bank
Ly- Hons Ooh
Netarsees Miners Saving Bank
McDowell National Bank
Tate
Eee
Olyphant
Cescesessenes
Essesees
First National Nk
Csecesesceese
Spangster
First National
Spring Grove
Trafford City
Detour
Socseers
Welleboro
Wilkinsburg
Ron Wenees
Ort Title & Trust
Astainaia” City Bank
Philawee
Mansfield
New Wilmington
Prtton
Susquehanna
Charles A. Snyder
Harman M. Kephart
Harman Kephart