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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
7
In Mifflin County the eagle shooting case grows complex. Peffer, who killed the eagle, aims to push the matter. the Baum brothers, earlier discharged, are rearrested on charges of stealing the eagle. Warden arrests followed. a rehearing was held before Justice Vandatta, with State Game Commission Secretary Kalbfus waiving a hearing for now.
An old advertisement urges sufferers of backache to try Hood's Kidney Medicine claiming it strengthens kidneys and builds up the system to improve health and mood.
Marietta reports Samuel Thuma an 80 year old canal boatman on the old Pennsylvania canal and longtime senior member of Thuma and Brother. He is the oldest member of the local Odd Fellows and the Order United American Mechanics. In Dillsburg Georgia Moody four year old granddaughter of J. C. Moody underwent appendicitis surgery performed by Dr W L Crawford and Dr Hershner with a successful outcome and rapid improvement.
A newspaper style pitch promotes the Schuiling Rupture Lock as a safer, natural healing aid for ruptures. It claims old trusses are inadequate and offers a 30 day trial with a free book, promising protection in any position and work. It cites doctors and the U.S. War Department and urges sending for the free book and coupon.
Attorneys for Max Morgenthau who were found guilty of murdering John M. Rupp near Mechanicsburg in May have filed a 25 point motion for a new trial in Cumberland county court. Arguments set for tomorrow as effort to save Morgenthau’s life continues with possible appeal to the Supreme Court.
Marietta foreigner crushed by falling rock at Chickies quarries injures worker before week’s end. Bainbridge diphtheria outbreak closes Ebersole schoolhouse. Sunbury couple Heim and Long wed at First United Evangelical Church. Jonestown baker Beeshore loses part of left hand after gun explodes at rabbit hunt. Allentown contractor Gyer severely injured by brick pile. right arm amputated. Carlisle native Cobl commits suicide in Elko Nevada. Shenandoah cornerstone laid for Syrian church by Rev Norton. White Haven Marshall Barry drowns in Bear Creek ice dam accident. Altoona Grace Methodist Episcopal Church dedication costs about $75,000.
Obituaries from several towns report Elwood Myers of Monaghan township died suddenly at home and his funeral was held. Edward Vought, 80, Civil War veteran and farmer, died near Danville after a short illness. Margaret McCormick Hall of Milton died at 70 after a long residency. Daniel Bryan, 76, of Wrightsville died after a long illness. Lutheran Church member, three children and several grandchildren survive. Albert A. Albright, 78, of Olney, NL, died of Bright's disease at Weber sanatorium. family of sixteen with one sister surviving. Mrs. Benjamin Snyder, 56, of Adamstown, member of Reformed Church. husband and seven children survive.
The Academy of Music in Waynesboro Pennsylvania will shut for theatrical use due to projected next year revenue failing to cover an $80 theater tax and other costs. Built in 1881 it hosted stars Maggie Mitchell Robert Downing Porter White Lottie Briscoe and others and notable lecturers like Belva Lockwood A K McClure Wanamaker and Pattison era figures.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, fast back pain remedy for lumbago sciatica and strains. It claims to relieve soreness stiffness after just one use and notes a 60 year reputation with drug store availability.
New Cumberland area notes report Mrs. Grossman, who died at her son Mervin Grossman's home in New Cumberland, was buried near Mechanicsburg after three weeks in Harrisburg Hospital. Also listed are local funerals, church talks, society meetings, a bazaar, and school health inspections across Marysville Lemoyne and Sunbury with dates and venues.
Copper ore discovered on the David Brandt farm near Annville Pennsylvania. Brandt kept the find secret while an ore analysis showed a high copper percentage. A company has been formed to develop the deposit and work will begin.
Mr and Mrs J S McCombs announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday December 6, 1914 in Sunbury Pennsylvania. The father formerly served as editor of the Sunbury Daily Item.
Thompson C. Brown, treasurer, reports the October fair operated at a loss of 5460.30 due to rain. Receipts were 33476.89 and expenses 38937.19. The fair association carries a debt of 31000 from borrowed funds for improvements.
Miss Margie M. Hyson wed Ralph W. Anderson in a Saturday ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Woodbine Pa. The Rev. T Francis Hagan officiated with aid from Rev N Paul McConkey of New York. Attendants included Miss Alice Heaps John Murphy Russell Brown Charles Wilson and Arthur Anderson.
Yesterday the Shimp Chapel bell at the Reformed Church in Reamstown was dedicated with services. Rev. Martin Schweitzer of Ephrata delivered the principal address, joined by Rev. D. G. Glass of Lancaster and Rev. Mr. Welder of New Holland who gave the dedicatory sermon.
At a well attended meeting in the Flat Iron Building C W Hershley authorized the board to offer a free site for manufacturing to any concern that locates here Officers were nominated for president secretary treasurer trustees and auditors The election will be held Tuesday evening December 15.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ann Lynch of West Fairview were held this morning led by Rev. W. J. Shettel. In Dillsburg, Improved Order of Heptasophs elected officers led by Archon J. J. Klugh and Secretary L. W. Jackford. Columbia Lodge No. 286 Free Masons chose George B. Grove as Worshipful Master and other officers for the year.
Joseph London of Mount Carmel is charged with killing William Jeresk, a boarder, during a free for all at a christening. Garagooksy of Shamokin is accused of striking Jeresk over the head in the melee. Two trials are listed for murder as part of a crowded docket.
Columbia Pa December 7 Directors of Columbia Hospital have issued invitations for a reception at the H M North Memorial Parish House in honor of President H M North Superintendent Martha S Carvin and Mrs Josie W Harsh president of the Woman's Auxiliary.
Sunbury Pa December 7 Major Wallace W Fetzer of Milton hosted a dinner for Professor W M Kleckner and Professor and Mrs I Cc M Ellenberger, the latter a former principal of Sunbury schools. Fetzer, once Sunbury High principal, is now Milton public schools superintendent.
Special to The Telegraph reports Edwin H. Getkin killed at Harrisburg was laid to rest in Sunbury after services at his sister Mrs. Frank Gift home. Burial followed at Po fret Manor Cemetery. the Getkin family had long ties to Sunbury and earlier tragedy involved his father, David Getkin, a railroad locomotive engineer, who was beheaded when a locomotive collision damaged his cabin.
Neurasthenia stems from prolonged work and anxiety with symptoms like oversensitivity and headaches. Treatment emphasizes nourishing nerve cells and blood, with Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised as a direct blood tonic, plus free books by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady, NY.
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