West Shore coal supply improves amid shortages
Robert L. Myers of Lemoyne Trust Co said the West Shore coal situation is improving though deliveries are short of ideal. Lemoyne received a carload yesterday with more expected. Camp Hill faces severe to worst conditions but coal will be shared from other towns. New Cumberland holds river coal for factories and homes. Lemoyne also announces a special meeting to organize the council and draft the 1918 budget on Thursday evening.
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West Shore
Robert L. Myers
Lemoyne Trust Company
Lemoyne
Camp Hill
New Cumberland
Myers
Horough
Sailor
Charles L. Phillips
U. S
Kansas
Atlantic
Phillips
If Food Disagrees Take Kinesia
Nearly everybody suffers after eating and many endure severe pain from indigestion. The ad claims instant relief by mixing a teaspoon of a simple neutrate like kinesia in hot water to neutralize acid and stop fermentation, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
West Shore schools facing coal shortages and holiday plans
West Shore reports tight coal supplies at two schools though no alarm. Camp Hill uses mixed fuels to keep heating, a week of supply found after a shortage. Lemoyne has six weeks coal, while New Cumberland West Fairview and Wormleysburg hold decent stocks. Extra vacation in Lemoyne to save coal, with Christmas program in High school auditorium. Camp Hill Parent-Teachers plan talks on home economics. Lemoyne honors Russel Bentz and Walter Moul, awaiting deployment in Coast Artillery and Avitation sections.
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West Shore
Camp Hill
Lemoyne
New Cumberland
West Fairview
Wormleysburg
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Fred V. Rockey
L. H. Dennis
W. L. Roland
Charles Gross
Nettie Russell J
Russel Bentz
Walter Moul
Bentz
Baer and Bents
Herman Avenue
Coast Artillery
Moul
John Moul
Steelton
Philadelphia
Dee
Dorothy Jenkins
Embezzlement charge faces former tax collector Smeltzer
Milton Smeltzer former tax collector was held on 2000 bail after a hearing before Justice of the Peace A B Hoke on a charge of embezzling 737 62 in borough taxes The charge comes from the borough school board Directors present were L S Hatfield A B Hoover and George Keefer Smeltzer had missed prior hearings due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fairview
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Hoke
Milton Smeltzer
L. S. Hatfield
A. B. Hoover
George Keefer
Smeltzer
Social and Personal Items of Towns Along West Shore
West Shore society notes list visits and stays in Harrisburg Shiremanstown and surrounding towns. Names include Charles Sadler Ray Dawill Stiles Lilian Boughter and grandchildren Arthur Elizabeth Boughter, William Mutch, O K Eishenauer, Rob ert Luse and family. Activities feature travels to Harrisburg Pine Grove and Swatara Hill with several transfers and weekend visits.
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Charles Sadler
Ray
Altoona
Dawill Stiles
West Fairview
Lilian Boughter
Arthur
Elizabeth Boughter
Harrisurg
William Muteh
Wormleysburg
Harry Shultz
Keith
Harrisburg
John Reneker
New Cumberland
Lawrence Ferrow
A. W. Bistline
Roberta Strong
Emily Strong
Shiremanstown
Kathryn Reiner
Thelma Crawbaugh
E. Abbott
C. B. Ising
H. P. Hunt
John Whistler
W. W. Strong
Schroll
Mechanicsburg
Mary Zimmerman
Bishop Zimmerman
St. John's
Allenrhu Promises Quick Relief From Rheumatism
Geo. A. Gorgas promotes Allenrhu as the cure for rheumatic pain with claims of dissolving uric acid deposits and flushing toxins from kidneys and bowels. Sufferers are promised fast relief, often within two days, with a money back guarantee from inventor James H. Allen barring decisive cure.
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Geo. A. Gorgas
Allenrhu
James H. Allen
Soldier Boys Get Presents from West Shore Volunteers
Lemoyne and nearby towns coordinate Christmas gifts for U S service members. J C Thompson of United Electric Company chairs a fund backing monthly gifts, sending forty five care packages including a toilet kit and tobacco to soldiers stationed at Camp Hancock and aboard the U S 8 Kansas. Letters from recipients praise the gesture and detail appreciation for the thoughtful outreach from West Shore residents.
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Lemoyne
United States Service
Camp Hill
Wormleysburg
Lower East Pennsboro Township
J. C. Thompson
United Electric Company
Mr. Thompson
Committees at Work For Red Cross on West Shore
Red Cross membership drives launched in West Shore towns with Miss Mary Leib in New Cumberland aiming for 600 members and a 45-member committee. Lemoyne led by L M Bricker with 400 target and 250 current. West Fairview women led by Mrs S S Cadwallader. Wormleysburg campaign under Mrs Vernon Kister. men’s committees organized across towns. Married: Miss Lillian Rose Cranmer and Samuel Drayer wed in Hagerstown Maryland. plan to live with bride’s parents in Sixth street, New Cumberland.
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Red Cross
West Shore
Mary Leib
New Cumberland
Miss Leib
Lemoyne
L. M. Bricker
West Shore Bakery
Harry Leach
KE. D. Thomas
Alfred Ensminger
Irvin Heighes
John E. Myers
West Fairview
8. S. Cadwallader
Margaret Copkee
A. J. Wright
Lillian Rose Cranmer
Seventh Street
Samuel Drayer
Steelton
Hagerstown
Maryland
Lynn
Methodist Church
Enos R. Baker Dies in Marietta Pa
Enos R. Baker aged 53 died Sunday night at St. Josephs Hospital. A Moravian Church member he is survived by many brothers and sisters. Born locally he had lived years in Lititz. Dauphin Starts Drive for Red Cross Relief in Dauphin Pa with a borough drive by committees. A Sunday church collection for the local auxiliary totaled nearly $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Pefvyer
Lemoyne
Elizabeth Peffer
Hummel Avenue
Mechanicsburg United Evangelical Church
Peffer
Thomas B. Peffer
George Ross Peffer
Marietta
Enos R. Baker
St. Joseph's Hospital
Moravian Church
Lititz
Dauphin
Middlebury tannery on brink of closing
The Middlebury tannery risks closure in a few days due to ongoing rail transport issues. If it shuts, about one hundred workers will lose their jobs. Meanwhile in Liverpool, the district teachers’ institute postponed from December 15 to January 26 because poor road conditions hindered attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Liverpool
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West Shore District
Gorgas
N. 3Rd St. Penna
West Shore News
Gately & Fitzgerald Supply Co
S. 2Nd St
Gene
Harrisburg Light and Power Co
N. Second Street
Tmceting
Marysville
Y. M. C. A. War Relief Fund
Elias Bb. Leiby
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lutheran Sunday School
Ernst Doepke
Allentown
Ambulance Corps
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
West Shore Boys
P. D, Coble
Wormsleysburg
P. C. Cobb
United Brethren Church
A. B. Mower
E. Vance
L. F. Crash
Samuel Heckard
Henry Sipe
Elias Arney
Edward F. Baum
Elmer Ruch
Groff Shatffer
Fall New Cumberland
Roy Paden
Bethlehem Steel Works
Jacob Baker
Fifth Street
Woman's Benefit Meeting
New Cumberland, Pa
Woman's Benefit Association
Third Street
Clare Snell
Charles Snell
Second Stret
Center County
Mexico
Grove
Kaufman’s
Rain Capes
Kau
Kadapmants
Kaufmans
Fursoh
Ias
Tor
Gray Fox
Ind
Bolivia
Coats
EAU Attractiv
Sugge Men’s & Young
Carnival
You
Ing
Indian
Cowboy
Dier
Toyland
Kaufman
Kaupman
FLOOR
Kage Mans
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