Selection of 50 cent gift books for sale
The binding style is dainty and prices are lower than appraisal. Choose from a list including Way of Peace, A Man Thinketh, A Christmas Carol, Ballad of Reading, Thanatopsis, Pippa Passes, Evangeline, Peg Waftington, Recessional and Vampire, Abbe Constantine. Dives Ben & Stewart, Street Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Pippa
Evangeline
Peg Waftington
Abbe Constantine
Dives
Ben & Stewart
Street Floor
Fancy Linens as a Gift Please Any Housewife
A vintage advertisement for gift linens features scarfs with lace effects priced from 2.00 to 5.00, doilies from 19¢ to 2.50, hand embroidered Madeira items, hem stitched napkins, lace lunch sets, and crochet or linen sets including a 13 piece lunch set for 1.98 and a linen lace lunch set at 2.25 to 2.50, highlighting variety and price points.
Neatly Framed Hand-Colored Nature Prints Offer
Davidson and Thompson nature prints with delicate hand coloring are promoted as dainty gifts. A selection on the Millinery Floor, second floor, features subjects in neat gold, mahogany, and Circassian walnut frames with prices 50¢, 98¢, and $1.50 from Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart.
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Davidson and Thompson
Dives
Pomeroy & Stewart
Rebels Force Cruiser Chao-Ho Crew To Open Fire
Rebels seized the cruiser Chao-Ho with a launch assault and compelled its crew to bombard nearby warships and the arsenal. Three sailors died and five were wounded as clashes continued overnight and into the morning. Police substation attacks killed one officer and wounded three as troops dispersed the assailants.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Chao-Ho
Accident to Trolley Car Shuts Factory in Harrisburg Area
A Valley Traction trolley bound for Harrisburg derailed near a switch near the pavement edge. The rear struck a light pole, breaking it. one passenger a woman uninjured, conductor George Staey severely hurt. Power outage halted work at B I Snelbaker's skirt factory, about 75 workers given a half day off. Traffic experts departed New York, to report to Harrisburg officials. A twelve year old Altoona thief was returned home by his father, others bound for Altoona.
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Mechanicsburg
Valley Traction
Harrisburg
George Staey
B. I. Snelbaker
East Simpson Street
Lochinvar's Sister Marries Lebanon Contractor
From Silver City New Mexico Mabel Weber traveled to Lebanon to wed John L Shipp a Lebanon contractor. Shipp had been married twice with his second wife dying in 1913. The Shipps will reside in New Orleans La after the wedding. No other definitive outcome given.
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Lochinvar
Silver City
New Mexico
Mabel
Weber
John L. Shipp
Lebanon
Shipp
Shipps
Rainy Day Gift Umbrellas Offer Wide Selection
A wart Street Floor displays women men and children umbrellas with American Taffeta options priced from 1.00 to 7.50. Silk edge and cases add variety with 1.25 to 3.50 and up to 7.50. Frames include 2022 and 24 inch options, handles varied, moderately priced for gifts.
Slippers and Boots Sale At Dives Pomery and Stewart
A Street Floor display reveals a wide range of slippers for men and boys including Romeos Everetts Fausts and EZ Felt Slippers with prices from 50 cents to 4 dollars. Rubber boots for boys and knee boots also advertised with sizes and price points noted.
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Little Boys
Storm King
Pomery & Stewart
Extra Size Undermuslins for Large Women
Large women may fear not finding proper undermuslin sizes. Our stock covers extra sizes and includes corset covers, drawers, combinations, skirts, gowns, petticoats in multiple fabrics and colors. Prices range from under a dollar to ten dollars, with emerald and navy options among Halcyon boxed gowns.
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Halcyon
Pomery & Stewart
Henry Ford Aims to Cross Germany on Peace Mission
Oscar IT reports Henry Ford plans to travel by rail from Copenhagen into Germany as part of his peace mission. He says he does not know how he would obtain entry permission and will try to proceed, despite the risk of detention in a Kaiser jail. Some passengers fear such a crossing may lead to imprisonment if attempted. No German crossing permit has been sought.
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Oscar
Henry Ford
Germany
Copenhagen
Ford
Celebrate Maccabean Festival at Kesher Israel
The Hebrew Educational Institute celebrated the Maccabean festival at Congregation Kesher Israel with opening by Joseph Claster and Rabbi Leon Album addressing the religious problem among the old generation. A musical program followed by many children and a school recitation concluded with prize distribution by D. Goldberg.
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Hebrew Educational Institute
Congregation Kesher Israel
Joseph Claster
Leon Album
Rabbi Album
Herald Claster
Hyman Williams
B. Koplovitz
Garancig
Marl Dubin
Abrams
H. Michlovits
Julies Katzman
Sam Freedman
M. Abrams
Germany Cuts Down Demands in Latest Peace Proposition
Washington reports a leaked outline says Germany seeks peace with reduced spoils of war. Terms include Germany control over the Balkans to secure routes to Constantinople, buffer states between Germany and Russia, a revived Poland, strengthened Romania, restoration of western borders with Belgium freedom, and possibly some Alsace concessions. No indemnities or freedom of the seas noted.
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Telegraph
Washington, D. C
Germany
New York Tribune
America
Berlin
Balkans
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Russia
Poland
Romania
Belgium
France
Alsace
Doctor Dernberg
Anthony Amendment Is Introduced Again
Washington reports that suffrage activists reopen the Susan B. Anthony amendment effort in the House, led by Representative Mondell of Wyoming, after prior defeats. a colorful suffrage demonstration precedes the introduction at the Capitol. Also noted, Edward Ficklin received a sentence of fifteen months to three years for horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Capitol
Susan B. Anthony
Speare
House
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Edward Ficklin
Holiday Specials in Wear Ever Aluminum Toasters and Kettles
A Christmas shipment offers 100 Wear-Ever aluminum toasters discounted from 3.35 to 2.40. Also featuring Windsor 4-quart kettles valued 1.45 now 95 cents and 1.45 steamer fits kettle. Advertised in basement sale at adthcess oe Oe.
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Windsor
Will Not Live With Wife, Wants Her to Re-marry Him
William E. Smith faced Dauphin County Court on a charge of failure to support his wife. He described jealous and abusive acts including tossing hot water from a boiler and carrying liquor in a trunk. He admitted saving about 10 cents of $44, and was ordered to pay $5 weekly for his wife and family.
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William E. Smith
Dauphin County
Railroads Order Largest Equipment Purchases in Months
New York reports that railroads held back on new orders as mills were crowded. Penns ylvania Railroad distributed orders for 4500 cars, with November car shop sales the highest since 1912 and locomotive orders the largest since June. In Duncannon, Pa, Charles W. Bothwell resigned as cashier of Peoples National Bank to lead a bank in Penns Grove, N J. Former Harrisburg Merchants National Bank teller. Judge McCarrell, sidelined by a cold, returned to the Dauphin county bench.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Duncannon, Pa
Charles W. Bothwell
Peoples’ National Bank
Pennsgrove
N. J
Bothwell
Merchants National Bank
Harrisburg
M'Carrell
J. M. McCarrell
Dauphin County
Largest Line Of Leather Suitcases Traveling
A feature highlights the extensive line of leather suitcases on display as travelers seek durable luggage for journeys. The article notes varied sizes and classic designs appealing to frequent voyagers and weekend explorers alike.
Von Hindenburg Sees Allies Battered, Seek Peace
Berlin dispatch via Amsterdam quotes Field Marshal Von Hindenburg saying the Allies are not ready for peace, must be pressed as they are not yet battered enough. Also notes divorce actions in Dauphin County courts involving Chase Thorne and Russell Bender, and a U.S. Senate plan to probe British interference with American commerce. A separate suit seeks 10000 from Harrisburg Railways after Annie Keener dislocated her kneecap stepping from a Pax Tang trolley car.
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London
von Hindenburg
Paul Goldmann
Germany
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Sues Trolley Co
Harrisburg Railways Company
Annie Keener
Robert Stucker
Keener
Popcorn for Boys Who Went to Church
Five hundred large popcorn balls were given away last night, one to each boy who attended the service in Stevens Memorial Methodist Church. Earthquakes in Italy were felt at 2 o clock Sunday morning in Latium at Loli, Frosinone, Genna, Caprino and Tivoli with no loss of life or property damage.
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Stevens Memorial Methodist Church
Italy
Rome
Paris
Latium
Loli
Frosinone
Genna
Caprino
Hiatt Will Probate and Local Realty Transfers
Probate notes reveal James 5 Hiatt's will leaves entire estate to widow Margaret CC Hiatt dated March 18 1911 with executrix named Minnie May Thomas gains letters of administration in John Thomas estate Realty transfers include Derry township school board sale of a plot to John B Nye for 500 and multiple smaller transfers among local residents The Dauphin county law examiners plan a December session to review admissions Jury wheel to be filled Wednesday for 1916 grand and petit juries Market plans to open in West End abandoned by organizers with attorney Charles Co Stroh as counsel
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Hiatt
James 5. Hiatt
Brumbaugh
Margaret CC. Hiatt
John Thomas
Middletown
Minnie May Thomas
Derry Township
John B. Nye
EE. Z. Huffer
A. U. Spotts
Yale Street
J. W. Barnhart
Claude P. Wilt
Boas Street
John EH. Gipple
Robert N. Rupp
Chestnut Street
A. C. Buch
John Pyne
North Second
Common Pleas
Excellent Daily Market Company
Charles Co. Stroh
West End
Married at Hagerstown in First Baptist Church ceremony
Emma C. Waltrick and Ivan B. Nye both of Penbrook Pennsylvania were married at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church in Hagerstown Maryland on December 6, conducted by Rev HE K Thomas.
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Hagerstown
Emma C. Waltrick
Ivan B. Nye
Penbrook
the First Baptist Church
HE. K. Thomas
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Vesuvius
Lucile
Silas Marner
Hiawatha
Haunted Man
Black Rock
Sir Roger de Coverley
Omar Khayyam
the Prince of the
House of David
Sartor Rosarius
Wall of Troy
Ea Ceecseee
Meyers
Snyder
Arthur Woods
Municipal League of
Oliver Boring
Altoona
Arnold Shorter
Walter Rogers
New Orleans
Kid Williams
Baltimore
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Market Streets
Williams
Pomeroy
Anthony
Basement
Railroad Steel
Pene
Priscilla
von Hindenberg
Chase Thorne
Ella M
Russell Bender
Ethel J
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Senate
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