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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1914

Page

9

Vinol touted for elderly strength in Grand Saline ad

An old age health claim advertises Vinol as a tonic that strengthens weak feeble seniors and aids chronic colds. Testimonial from Mrs. Fannie E. Rodgers of Grand Saline praises Vinol, promising money back if it fails to build up the elderly, with retailer notes and pharmacy locations.

Grand Saline Texas Vinci Fannie E. Rodgers George A. Gorgas Kennedy's Market Street C. F. Kramer Kitzmiller’s Derry Street Harrisburg

What Dyspeptics Should Eat

An advertisement advises stomach sufferers to avoid acid forming foods and, when needed, eat moderate portions of favored foods followed by a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acidity. The author extols bisulated magnesia as the best food corrective and cautions against overusing drugs.

Bizarre staff entertained at Miss Gruber home

The Bizarre staff from Lebanon Valley College junior class was hosted by Miss Viola Gruber at her Maple Avenue home in Annville on December 8. The gathering reflected a cordial social event for student staff members and faculty attendance.

Annville Lebanon Valley College Viola Gruber Maple Avenue

Perry County Fruit Growers Exhibit Opens In Newport

Perry County Fruit Growers Association plans its fifth annual convention in Smith Bros auditorium from tomorrow through Saturday. Officers include President Daniel Rice and Secretary E T Bower. top organizers are J Howard Jones and Warren K Clouser with a full executive committee.

Newport Perry County Fruit Growers’ Association Smith Bros J. Howard Jones Sharon Fruit Farm Daniel Rice New Bloomfield M. R. Bower Landisburg S. B. Fritz Zeigler Duncannon E. T. Bower William 8. Clegg Warren K. Clouser William Stewart Reuben Kell Blain New Bloomeld

Recent Deaths in Central Pennsylvania

A string of obituaries from Madison township to Columbia county notes deaths of Miss Ethel Lyons 13 in Sunbury Thomas Berlew 67 Mountville Elizabeth Cohn 86 Bainbridge Kathryn Grundon 8 Amanda L Whorf 75 Barbara F Trier 49 John Sterline Sr 82 Norwood. Surviving relatives listed. church affiliation noted for Sterline.

Telegrah Sunbury Ethel Lyons Irvin Lyons Madison Township Columbia County Sunbury Thomas Berlew Mountville Elizabeth Cohn Bainbridge Kathryn Grundon Keller Lutherville Amanda L. Whorf Lancaster Barbara F. Trier Germany Columbia John Sterline Norwood First English Lutheran Church of Columbia Church Council

Columbia Man Ends Life With Butcher Knife

Abijah Butt a 40 year old ironworker and roller at Janson iron mill, committed death by own action at his Highth street home in Columbia Pennsylvania. He cut his throat with a butcher knife and jumped into a pool after rising early. He left a wife and one daughter.

Telegraph Columbia Abijah Butt Jan Highth Street Butt Janson Iron Mill

Weddings in Central Pennsylvania and Marietta

Miss Ida Weiss wed David N. Lichty of Coatesville yesterday at Terre Hill United Evangelical Church parsonage Bainbridge officiated by Rev. William S. Rehrer. Miss Mary Tschudy married Hiram Ginder of Elizabethtown today at St Pauls United Brethren parsonage Sunbury. Miss Iva E Raup Sunbury and William F Keim Danville married in Sunbury First Reformed Church by Rev O Boyle. Ralph E Willis Snyder County Tribune foreman and Blanche Zechman Middleburg wed at First Reformed Church by Rev O Boyle.

Marietta Ida Weiss David N. Lichty Coatesville William S. Rehrer Terre Hill United Evangelical Church Bainbridge Mary Tschudy Hiram Ginder Elizabethtown St. Paul’s United Brethren Church L. N. Seldomridge Sunbury Iva E. Raup

Girl Burned to Death in Parlor Stove Explosion

Idaville Pennsylvania reports Ruth Spangler aged 18 died from burns after oil poured into a parlor stove ignited. The blast set her clothing ablaze as her brother George, who was severely burned trying to save her, covered her with a coat. She died at 6 o clock after enduring severe pain.

Idaville Ruth Spaneler George George Spangler

Mrs Wishard Undergoes Second Operation Near Waynesboro

Mrs John Wishard of near Waynesboro underwent a second operation at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown on Saturday.

Waynesboro John Wisherd Washington County Hospital Hagerstown

Drawing Contest Showcases Santa Claus Art Exhibit

The display on the fourth floor features over seven hundred Santa Claus drawings by children of various ages. Visitors are invited to cast one vote to help pick ten winners who will receive prizes, praising both public school instruction and private teaching.

Santa Claus

New Shower Bath Fits Any Tub No Curtain Needed

A versatile shower bath fits any tub and requires no curtain. It normally costs 6.00 but is offered at a special 3.85, appealing as a household necessity.

Telegraph Angon Closes Best Year

The Telegraph Employees Association reported 1914 income of 8928.90 in its sixth year. It began with 106 members and ended with 83, paid death benefits, loans to members, and interest on investments. Officers for 1915 include President H Bruce Mumma and Treasurer Gus M Steinmetz.

Telegraph Employes’ Association Telegraph Printing Company Frank Bell Samuel Jones H. Bruce Mumma Gus M. Steinmetz Charles P. Meek Frank R. Oyster A. Boyd Hamilton A. E. Burkholder Robert N. Bernheiser Edward Ripper Ed. H. Weigle William C. Spurber

Church and parsonage contract awarded in Waynesboro

First United Brethren officials awarded the main construction for the new church and parsonage at North Potomac avenue and West North Street to A. R. Warner of Waynesboro. The bid was $19,100, with three other bidders. one bid exceeded $50,000.

Waynesboro First United Brethren North Potomac Avenue West North Street A. R. Warner

Trailhitters Busy After Evangelistic Meetings

Columbia trailhitters have been active since the Nicholson Hemminger evangelistic meetings ended. About three hundred relocated to Wrightsville and Mountville to assist in further evangelistic services.

Telegraph Columbia Columbia Wrightsville Mountville

Dr Dixon Links Fussiness to Selfishness and Nervousness

State Health Commissioner Dr Samuel G Dixon argues fussiness stems from selfishness and hysteria, noting self centered behavior worsens irritability with age. He warns repeated petty annoyances grow into nerve strain and urges unselfish living to curb such complaints. Diamonds H C Claster Gems and Silverware at 302 Market Street.

Samuel G. Dixon

Wiles Couple Return Home After Long Visit

Waynesboro Pennsylvania December 8 Mr and Mrs Samuel Wiles returned to Marion Iowa yesterday after visiting their nephew F C Wiles of this place It is Mr Wiles first trip here in twenty three years He moved west twenty eight years ago to take up farming in Iowa.

Waynesboro Samuel Wiles Marion Iowa F. C. Wiles Wiles

Discolored Skin Then and Now The Mercorized Wax Promise

A 19th century advertorial touts mercorized wax to remove blotches and rough skin overnight. It claims the wax absorbs a dull surface layer revealing new skin, with one ounce promising a dramatic pale complexion in under two weeks. It also promotes saxolite based wash as public property for erasing wrinkles.

Julia Orff Social Mirror

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