Robberies at Burnham Works and Other Local News
The Burnham Logan and Com store was robbed through a window with thieves taking shoes raincoats knives and other items valued by boys. Four boys were seen near the jail and local men from McVeytown face charges for brass theft at Burnham's Standard Steel Works. Additional reports cover a dentist Dr Howard Stine's death news of birthdays in Marietta carrier exams at Marietta High School and Spain's move to join the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Burnham
Yester
Sherif Davis
McVeytown
Mifflin County
Standard Steel Works
Captain Hinkle
LeFever
Soles
Justice of the Peace
McWilliams
Shaw Avenue
War Wounds Reported for Local Servicemen
Waynesboro families confirm injuries for John J. Etter and Norman Wade in France. Roy R. Mann severely wounded October 6. Wade, Etter to be treated and returned to Fort Riley. Also notes influenza resurgence and dispensary reopening in Waynesboro. Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg items include school board actions and death of Frank Flohr with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
A. J. Etter
John J. Etter
France
Young Etter
Fort Riley
Kansas
Charles Wade
Near
Pen Mar
Norman Wade
Camp Meade
Emma Thompson-Richardson
War Department
Roy R. Mann
D. E. Kauffman
Wayne
State Health Board
W. C. Schultz
President Lucas Hosts Merchants Luncheon in Columbia
President William H. Lucas entertained members of the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association at a year closing luncheon in Columbia Pennsylvania. The group reported its most prosperous year despite a double membership fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Pa
William H. Lucas
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
River coal dredging proves profitable for local firms
McGready and Krout of York Haven report tens of thousands of tons of coal removed from the Susquehanna river this summer and fall. The firm sold coal to York Haven Water and Power Company and York Haven ePaper, with shipments to York. Brunner and Kephart, newly formed, plan to dredge fine coal for York and Harrisburg buyers as river ice threats loom.Meanwhile, Paul Richard Engle, 14, died of influenza in East Donegal township after a week of illness. he attended Maytown Church of God services and was born September 25, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Haven
McGready and Krout
York Haven
Susquehanna River
McGready & Krout
York Haven Water and Power Company
York Haven ePaper Company
York
Brunner & Kephart
Harrisburg
Marietta
Paul Richard Engle
Ezra B. Engle
Donegal Township
Church of God
Maytown
Suburban Notes from Duncannon and Williamstown
Mrs Lester Himes and a daughter return to Highspire after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Dyler. The Boyers announce a daughter born Saturday December 7 1918. Seventy four Christmas boxes for boys over there were packed by the local Red Cross. Mrs Ida Knisely ill with influenza in Reading. H A Arnold to spend winter in St Petersburg Florida for seventh winter in same hotel. Williamstown reports 40 year old Jerre Ditmer attends Mrs Shetter’s funeral. Mrs Hiram Bowman critically ill. miner Edward Lewis injured in a coal rush. Also residents visiting Philadelphia. memorial services for Private Paul Bates. Charlyn Nash returns from Center County hunt. deer shot. Mr William Koenig’s son Ford Koenig visits. Misses Mattie and Elizabeth Thomas to Scranton for winter with sister Penrose.
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Landis Ebert
Liverpool
Red Cross Society
Ida Knisely
Reading
Bernard Knisely
H. A. Arnold
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mr. Arnold
Jerre Ditmer
Shetter
York
Edward Lewis
A. Reiver
Penrose Reiver
Philadelphia
Ford Koenig
William Koenig
James Bates
Vida Bates
Pottstown
Paul Bates
Charlyn Nash
Center County
William G. Tony
Camden
N. J
Hannah Savage
West Market Street
Mattie
Elizabeth Thomas
Scranton
Penrose
Clayton Sweigert
Fourth Street
New Cumberland
Sidler
Jose Oren
Pittsburgh
Carrol Hedrick
Baltimore
Jacob Brubaker
A. G. Kane
New Oxford
Lillian Grove
Bridge Street
McCracken
Newville
H. C. Heiges
Church of God
Tolbert Guistwhite
Market Street
Matilda Grass
Fifth Street
Cly
York County
Lottie Crawbaugh
Frank Heber
Shiremanstown
Souderton
William W. Braught
W. Braught
Reuben L. Derr
Steelton
H. O. Dodge
Jean Dodge
Camp Hill
H. M. Rupp
William E. Bitner
John Bitner
F. EB. Wood
Harrisburg
Mary Sheets
Carlisle
George Brubaker
Harry Brubaker
Anna Bigler
Clayton Wolfe
Springville
Kathryn Hoover
B. A. Bower
Moss Rowles
Earle Rowles
Mechanicsburg
Herbert A. Hunter
John Whistler
D. W._ Wonderly
Kathryn
Dorothy Wonderly
Highspire
Ralph Smyser
Francis Lambert
Harry D. Frey
West Shore social notes from New Cumberland district
Clayton Sweigert of Fourth street New Cumberland is seriously ill with influenza. Many residents visit relatives in nearby towns. births, illnesses, and travels are listed. A class gathering and a ladies association meeting are announced along with a minor ankle injury from a fall.
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New Cumberland
David Bankett
Eutaw Street
Newport Couple Celebrate 68th Wedding Anniversary
Newport Pennsylvania reports Mr. and Mrs. Elias Fisher celebrate their sixty eighth anniversary. Married in Harrisburg after traveling from Marietta by horse and buggy, the couple’s ceremony occurred at the old Seven Stars Hotel. He is eighty eight, she near ninety one, with seven of eight children living. She is noted as the first woman to ride Pennsylvania Rail Road in its opening days.
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Marietta
Franklin S. Hipple
Chestnut Street
River
Conrad Smith
East Marietta
Michael Kisling
Smith
Germany
Newport
Elias Fisher
Harrisburg
Seven Stars
L. Gearhart
Mrs M E Krabill Buried In Dillsburg Pa
Funeral services for Mrs. M E Krabill were held at Brandtsville with burial in Churchtown Cemetery. She was daughter of the late S R Smith linked to Grantham noodle factory influence. Death caused by influenza. Firemen relief officers elected for coming year in Columbia Pa with a $3710 invested fund.
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Frank Flohr
Dillsburg
Franklin Township
Ervin
Harrisburg
York
Charles
Mechanicsburg
Franklin Church
M. E. Krabill
Brandtsville
Churchtown
S. R. Smith
Grantham
Firemen’s Relief Officers
Columbia
Firemen’s Relief Association
Hugh Goddard
Adam P. Weliner
C. E. Lenig
C. F. Markel
M. F. Draude
Henry B. Cloper
Christmas tree for Columbia soldiers planned
Columbia Chapter of the Red Cross and Chief Burgess W M O Miller will erect a Christmas tree and present gifts to all Columbia soldiers and sailors in the service. The chapter will donate material for garments to Columbia Hospital. The Christmas roll call begins with a monster mass meeting, moving pictures and flag raising next Sunday afternoon. The flag will bear twelve gold stars for killed or died soldiers and six hundred seventy one stars for men who entered the war from Columbia. Blain Pa Dromgolkd Brothers buy old Clousher place at Mount Pleasant for 3000 dollars.
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Columbia
The
Red Cross
Burgess W. M. O’miller
Columbia Hospital
Carrie W. Rasbridge
S. Hugh Levan
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver Relief
Thousands suffer stomach upset as Olive Tablets claim to stimulate the liver and bowels for natural digestion. The vegetable remedy, priced 10c and 25c, is marketed as a calomel substitute that does not cause cramps or pain.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burnham Works
Logan and Company
Howard Stine
Blam
D. Howard E. Stine
Pen Argyl
Charles D. Stine
Cisna Run
Stine
Hazel G. Hench
Blain
Marietta High School
David E. Brandt
Civil Service Board of
Gettysburg
Elizabethville
John Hummel
Hummel
Spain
Madrid
Alfonso
League of Nations
Mechanicsburg School Board
George Fulton
Harry E. Beitzle
Guy H. Lucas
H. E. Beitzel
G. H. Lucas
Fulton
J. N. Clark
M E. Anderson
St. Paul's Reformed Sunday School
A. A. Morrett
J. R. Prowell
S. S. Brenner
H. M. Hess
Wilbur Myers
Joseph M. Nickel
Martha Morrett
Katharine Porter
Ethel Wister
Minerva Cogver
Gertrude Moser
Barbara Koller
Home Department
Minerva Coover
Brenner
Miss Ethel Wister
Charles Brindle
Susquehanna Beds
Williamstown
Thomas MacNamera
Hiram Bowman
West Shore
William Lutters
Church of God Sunday School
Seventh Street
Cumberland
Woman's Benefitssociation
Gettysburg Square
Railroad Administration
Howe Township
G. C. Wright
Mite Society
Dauphin
Charles Shaffer
Harry B. Greenawalt
W. P. Clark
J. D. M. Reed
Freeman
C. Gerberich
George W. Heck
Harry Reed
Army
Clouser Farm
Dromgolkd Brothers
Clousher Place
Mount Pleasant
Marshall Clouser
New Germantown
Belvans
Bellans
Dr. Edwards
Boas
North Second Street
Third Street
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