Tech Teacher Dies After Long Illness
Professor George W. Hamilton, modern languages instructor at Harrisburg Technical High, died at 41 from diabetes. A Upland native and Dickinson College alumnus, he taught in Ponce and Portland before returning to Harrisburg in 1912. He leaves a wife, 8 year old daughter Miriam, parents, four brothers, a sister, and is buried in Upland. Funeral services are set for Tuesday.
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G. W. Hamilton
George W. Hamilton
Technical High School
Whitehall Street
Hamilton
Williamson Trade School
Conway Hall
Dickinson College
Ponce
Porto Rico
Harrisburg
Portland
Oregon
Homestead
Schwab Industrial School
Upland
Delaware County
Miriam
Masons
Stevens Memorial Episcopal Church
Clayton Albert Smucker
Stevens Memorial Church
Tech
Mi-o-na advertised as cure for indigestion
An advertisement pitches Mi-o-na as a guaranteed stomach builder and indigestion cure. It claims the Mi-o-na prescription strengthens the stomach and enables digestion of hearty meals without artificial aids, selling through druggists and H. C. Kennedy.
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H. C. Kennedy
Hyomei promises fast relief for sore throats and colds
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a universal remedy for nose throat and lung troubles. It claims two minute relief from catarrh croup and bronchitis. The complete inhaler outfit costs little and is available at druggists and H C Kennedy's with a money back guarantee.
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H. C. Kennedy
Send Him Smokes A War Time Cigarette Drive
The Harrisburg Telegraph tobacco fund reports $859.05 in new gifts to aid soldiers in uniform and wounded men overseas. Contributions come from individuals including Samuel F. Hanler Anna S. Kautz and Jane Eleanor Kautz, with the appeal urging immediate sendings of cigarets to boost morale in the trenches and support services.
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Sammie
Theodosia Garrison
United States
Harrisburg Telegraph
Samuel F. Hanler
E. Shelthamer
Anna S. Kautz
Jane Eleanor Kautz
Soldiers Honor Roll Unveiled in Cookman Church
Patriots gathered at Cookman Methodist Church in Columbia Pennsylvania for a service honoring local soldiers. Dr Howard G Smoker led devotionals with Anna Belle MacNeal and Marion Young unveiling the roll listing servicemen from Forty sixth Brigade units. The event featured violin duets by Nathan Siskind and Elizabeth Constantine and a custom hymn by Rev Nichols.
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Columbia
Cookman Methodist Church
Howard G. Smoker
Gui Crintendent
Levi S. Young
Nathan Siskind
Elizabeth Constantine
Anna Belle MacNeal
Marion Young
Smoker
Raymond Witmer
Nidgar MacNeal
Mervin M
G. W. Berntheizel
Two Blocks Ruined in Jersey Shore Fire
Jersey Shore suffered complete destruction of two large blocks in the business district with two churches and parsonages spared. Loss estimated near 550000. About 100 residents were displaced. no injuries reported. Lieutenant Frederick Johnson is credited with helping halt the blaze and saving other buildings before departing for an army camp.
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Williamsport
Jersey Shore
Frederick Johnson
Gettysburg college board meeting notes progress and figures
The winter trustees meeting at Gettysburg College in Zion Lutheran Church discussed rooftop fire safety, a major Y M C A fundraising goal of 25 000 dollars toward the new campus hall and an overall 50 000 dollar project with 25 000 already pledged. Engagements and staffing changes were also noted alongside a surge in enrollment and the college’s civil and military programs.
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Board For Trustees of
Gettysburg College
Johnson
Granville
Hhose
National Y. M. C. A
America
Weidensall Y. M. C. A
College
McNeil
Pennsylvania
All Y. M. C. A
Robert Weidensal
War Department
Fra Graham
U. S. Army
Gettys
State of Pennsylvania
Henry K. Gantz Civil War veteran dies at Highville
Henry K. Gantz a Civil War veteran and retired merchant died at Highville on Saturday night in Marietta Pa He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is survived by his wife seven children ten grandchildren and a brother and sister
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Henry K. Gantz
Marietta
Grand Army
Highville
Book Series Catalog Listing Multiple Titles
A catalog style list presents several children and young adult book series titles with character names and pretend series arcs. It enumerates The Search For the Spy The Air Scout and many Rex Kingdom Corner House Girls Mary Louise Polly Page Molly Brown series entries with publishing prices and themed volumes.
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North Sea
Joffre
France
Ridgewood High
North Wood
Rex
Walcott Hall
Storm Island
Mary Louise
Polly Page Books
Polly Page Yacht Club
Polly Page Motor Club
Polly Page Ranch Club
Polly Page Camping Club
Molly Brown
Basement Cotton Dress Fabrics Offerings in Plaids and Stripes
Cotton Dress Fabrics Basement showcases fancy plaids checks and solid shades. Yardage prices range from 16 to 29 cents for various goods including Percales 36 inches and Kimono Crepe. Includes Kiddie Cloth and Madras Shirting with colored stripes and fancy styles. store named Dives Pomeroy & Stewart.
Flowers for the hostess in vases and window boxes
The passage describes many flowers arranged in vases bowls baskets and window boxes as interior decorations for the hostess. It notes pretty flowers of lasting beauty suitable for home display.
Women's Winter Underwear Options From Dives Pomeroy & Stewart
Cotton ribbed medium weight union suits with high neck and long sleeves plus Dutch neck variations offered. Prices range $1.25 to $1.50 for regular and extra sizes. Heavy fleece lined and white silk wool options priced up to $3.00. Street Floor listing.
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Union
Letters to Santa Claus in a Christmas moment
Local readers share sweet missives addressed to Santa Claus. Children ask for dolls, bicycles, toy houses, drums, candy, and other small gifts as Christmas approaches.
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Santa Claus
Special Gift Pieces in Furniture Display for Christmas
The list highlights desk chairs in golden and fum ed oak and mahogany priced at 3.95 to 11.95, Martha Washington sewing cabinets at 7.95 and 11.95, cedar chests up to 25.00, mahogany music cabinets 12.50, and various chairs, pedestals, and smoking stands shown by Dives Pomeroy & Stewart on the Fourth floor.
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Martha Washington
Attractive Styles for Women and Girls Sweaters and Gifts
A wide stock of stylish women and girls sweaters in pure silk fibre silk Shetland Zephyr and Angora blends highlights practical as well as pleasing gifts. An Angora wool coat in military trench style priced at 12.50 to 19.50 plus slips caps and scarf sets. Dives Pomeroy Stew Men's Store Balcony.
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Crr
Dives Pomeroy Stewart Store For Men Popular at Christmas
Store for Men attracts shoppers with dependable stock and strong value during the Christmas season. Local patrons praise the selection and consistent quality across menswear lines.
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Enola
East Pennsboro Township
County Teachers Institute
U. S
Smoke Fund For Fighting Yankees
Sammies
W. 8. Nichols
Robert McCullough
Jersey Shore Trust Company
McCullough
Main Street
Smith
Wilson
RED Cross
Akron
The
L. Ruppin
Edna Crist
Stella Miller
H. H. Diehm
Gettysburg
Zion Lutheran Church
Harris
Burg
John F
Minium-Brandt
Rohrerstown
D. H. Minium
Anna I. Brandt
Churchtown
Cumberland County
W. McGuire
Marietta, Pa
M. Myrtle Herr
Strasburg
Henry Falk Jr
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Barbarian
Mark Tidd
Lost Island
Flathead Island
Eagle Camp
Great Lakes
Indian Land
Belgium
Greenwood School
Dives
Pomeroy & Stewart
Street Floor
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Cliffwood
Bass Island
Corner
Polly Page
Toyland
Elgin & Blue Valley Creamery
Baker's
Hercker
Huyler
New Jersey
Colgate
Bes
Basement
Rothy
Ric
Robert
James
Pomeroy
Stewar
Tyrol
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