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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

3

Notice of Steelton Water Bond Redemption 1917

The Borough of Steelton Pennsylvania announces redemption on January 1, 1917 of four percent water bonds issued January 1, 1900 totaling $10,000. Bonds numbered 122 128 129 150 131 133 134 185 136 137 189 140 142 143 146 147 153 155 156 157 will be paid at Steelton National Bank. Charles P. Feidt, Borough Secretary.

Steelton Pennsylvania Steelton National Bank Steelton, Penna Charles P. Feidt

Public Hearings Ordered on Universal Training Bill

Senate Military Committee authorized public hearings to begin Monday on universal military training and service. The Chamberlain bill for universal military training will be the targeted business, with invitations sent to leading advocates and opponents.

Washington McCain House Military Committee Senate Chamberlain

Dauphin County Court Firms Accounts For January 1917

Lowing accounts filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County Pa will be confirmed January 11 1917 unless cause shown First and final account of Samuel B Kieffer and John W Metzger assignees of Annie R Good and husband of Lancaster Township Dauphin County First account of John A Conrad assignee of T G Garman of Susquehanna Township Dauphin County Pa Rat account of John H Klingman receiver of The Halifax Water Company 1915 and second account for 1916 up to November 13 First account of Orrisburg Trust Company committee of Bessie Johnson a lunatic First account of Harrisburg Trust Company guardian for Henrietta Eaton a weak minded person child of John F Eaton deceased First and final account of Harrisburg Trust Company guardian for Alice Ke Dougherty a weak minded person now deceased child of James Francis Dougherty deceased First and final account of Harrisburg Trust Company guardian of Barthol Weitzel a weak minded person late of the City of Harrisburg Dauphin County Pa deceased First and partial account of Edwin X Beveney receiver for the City Auto Supply Company Henry F Holler Prothonotary

Court of Common Pleas Dauphin County Samuel B. Kieffer John W. Metzger Annie R. Good and Husband Lonconderry Township John A. Conrad T. G. Garman Susquehanna Towneship John H. Klingman Halifax Water Company Halifax Water Comany Orrisburg Trust Company Bessie Johnson Harrisburg Trust Company Henrietta Eaton John F. Eaton Harrisbur Trust Company Alice Ke, Dougherty James Francis Dougherty Barthol Weitzel Harrisburg Edwin x. Beveney City Auto Upply Company Henry F. Holler

Discharge Bill Passes for Young Civil War Soldier

A telegram from Senator Oliver announced that the U S Senate passed the relief bill for Thomas M. Jones of Harrisburg granting him a discharge from Civil War service. Jones enlisted at age 12 in 1862 and served in an independent Pennsylvania company until April 1863. The bill, pushed by Rep Kreider and supported by many in Congress, now goes to President Wilson for approval.

Washington George T. Oliver Thomas M. Jones United States Senate House Kreider Mann Illinois Thomas 8. Crago Camp Haly Second and Forster Streets Mr. Jones Congress J. Jones Senate Wilson Jones Harrisburg Grand Army Theepublic

Railroads Centering in Reading Are Hard Hit

Snow blanketed the Schuylkill Valley with six inches by 1 pm and eight inches farther north in Reading. Trolley service continues, but railroads face congestion from coal and freight and officials fear trouble. Cold weather forced a reduction in cars per train.

Reading Schuylkill Valley

Leginski Honors Beethoven and Chopin in Inspiring Piano Recital

Har risburg audience hears Ethel Leginski present a philosophy of art over science as she delivers Beethoven Pathetique Sonata Chopin Ballade in G minor and Etudes with poetic strength. Her Liszt Rhapsodie No. 8 and encores drew repeated recalls.

John W. Phillips Harrisburg Fred C. Hand Paul Reiners Chestnut Street Reimers Scranton Mr. Hand Ethel Leginski Beethoven Chopin Liszt Tamie Miss Leginski Leginski

Courage to Express Her Thoughts Sparks Tremendous Enthusiasm

A figure described as bold and expressive inspires vibrant energy and public support, generating notable enthusiasm among communities and readers alike. The text highlights the individual's honesty and fearless articulation of opinions.

Approval of Annapolis Site for Naval Laboratory

Secretary Daniels will approve the Annapolis site for a 1.5 million dollar naval laboratory within days after a civilian advisory board subcommittee report clears the plan. The report arriving today ends doubt of a division, with only one member reportedly opposing Annapolis.

Washington Annapolis Naval Laboratory Civilian Advisory Board Daniels

Rescue Hero Swings To Save H-3 Crew In Surf

The H-3 submarine remained intact after a night in Eureka harbor as 25 enlisted men and two officers were rescued. Coast guard hero Werner Sweins attached a breeches buoy to the vessel, overcoming waves to bring crew members to safety. Nearby H-1 and H-2 continued toward San Francisco. Also reported is the death of William S. Gardner, Harrisburg merchant and Civil War veteran, with funeral plans set at his home.

Eureka Cal United States Navy Eureka Harbor Coast Guard McCullough San Francisco U. S Cheyenne H Flotilla San Diego Puget Sound Werner Sweins Hureka Life Saving Station Navy Sweins Harrisburg William S. Gardner Alfred B. Gardner Evergreen Street Post 58 Samuel P Carrie Messinger J. Harry Roser J. C. Forncrook Penbrook

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