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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

11

Dauphin to Have Municipal Christmas Tree

Christmas entertainments abound in Dauphin and nearby villages with a municipal Christmas tree in Market Square donated by Bailey Kennedy to be illuminated by Harrisburg Electric. The Dauphin I C O F band led by J D M Reed will lead carols and a live Santa Claus will hand out candy to children aged three to sixteen. arrangements are led by Mrs J W Hawthorne.

Dauphin Foxes School Susquehanna Presbyterian Church Municipal Zionville Evangelical Church United Evangelical Church Zion Lutheran Church

West Shore Social and Personal News Notes

Social and personal notes from towns along the West Shore highlight visits and gatherings. Families from Harrisburg Shiremanstown New Cumberland and nearby towns are mentioned with guests dinners and weekend stays including Mr and Mrs John D Bitner Miss Carrie Burlap and Daughertys hosts.

West Shore John D. Bitner Harrisburg W. E. Bitner Shiremanstown John S. Roth Valley Green Farm Joseph L. Daugherty Lawrence Harlacker Charentown Benjamin Stansfield William P. Stalter Christina Jessie Stalter Warwick N. Y Birti William H. H. Blumenstein New Market Richard William John Augustus Blumenstein Blumenstein Ellen Deitz

Pastor Kellogg Leaves Carlisle to Join Hartford Seminary Faculty

The Rev. E. H. Kellogg, seven years as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church and two years as moderator of Carlisle Presbytery, departed for Hartford Conn to join Hartford Seminary faculty and pursue advanced study. He preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening.

Carlisle Re. H. Kellogg Second Presbyterian Church Hartford Conn Hartford Seminary Hark Lebanon J. Max Hark Moravian Church Second Moravian Church Philadelphia Lancaster Moravian Seminary and College For Women Bethlehem

Forkola Promised Relief for Catarrh Asthma and Bronchitis

An advertisement claims Forkola cures catarrh asthma and bronchitis with permanent relief rather than mere temporary relief. It urges readers to visit their druggist or H. C. Kennedy for a small jar and to follow directions for fast results.

FamousForkola H. C. Kennedy

West Fairview Plans Christmas Tree and Santa Post Office

West Fairview Pa on December 23 will light a large Christmas tree at the State Road Third and Clay streets intersection with an electric star top and a Santa Claus post office opens Christmas morning. The Good Will Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary oversee the events with Rev A G Wolf and others leading a program for borough children.

West Fairview Good Will Tire Company State Road Third Clay Streets Good Will Fire Enginehouse Third Street Santa Claus A. G. Wolf Lutheran Church J. E. Rice United Brethren Church Good Will B. Bidlack Methodist Church Franklin Martin H. B. McAfee Good Will Fire Engine House New York Pennsylvania Charles Taylor McAfee Russel Sherrick Ira E. Shaull Ladies’ Auxiliary The Good Will Fire Company

Birthday Of Mr Douglass Highlighted In Harrisburg

Yesterday marked the birthday anniversary of Mr. Douglass a notable State Highway Department official and longtime Harrisburg Rifle Association leader He is described as a staunch Republican and former president of the West End Republican club.

Douglass State Highway Department Harrisburg Rifle Association West End Republican Club

Enola Y M C A Plans Christmas Tree Celebration

Enola Pa December 26 program set by the celebration committee of the Enola Y M C A Public Playground League Christ mas tree. Features include music by the Y M C A band addresses by Rev T H Matter ness and Rev J B Glenn songs duets from Enola Engine House Girls chorus and car shop quartet. A 25 foot pine tree will be placed on the association lawn.

Enola Enola Y. M. C. A. Public Playground League T. H. Matterness Glenn Enola Engine House

Two Escapees Recaptured Near Mifflin County Jail

Two of three fugitives from the Mifflin county jail were captured at Dun Cannon and brought back by Sheriff Thomas Van Zandt and Officer M A Davis. Elmer Breene alias John Kerns and Fred Brock were seized. Joseph Murphy, the alleged ringleader, remains at large. Brock, a Wyoming deserter, will be returned to the naval prison in Baltimore.

Lewistown Mifflin County Duncannon Thomas van Zandt M. A. Davis Elmer Breene John Kerns Fred Brock Joseph Murphy Brock Wyoming Naval Baltimore Omcer Davis

Germany Replies to U. S. Inquiry on Columbian Sinking

Berlin reports the German note to the United States explains why the Columbian was sunk by a submarine. Weather and wind hindered visibility and signaling led the liner to be mistaken as neutral. The sub found the flag and papers and, after inspecting, dismissed the steamer and moved off. Also notes evolving tone in film industry.

Berlin United States Joseph Co. Grew Noe Columbian New York

Peruna Cures Seven Years of Catarrh Says Rossi Family

A reader attributed complete relief from seven years of catarrh including head nose throat and stomach to Peruna after three bottles in three weeks. Additional letters praise Peruna for family use and guarding against illness.

Mr. Rossi

Middleburg Booming with New Homes and Tanning Company Expansion

Middleburg reports a building boom as M Amig H Stuck and John Shambach buy lots to erect modern houses this spring. The Middleburg Tanning Company nears completion of four large double dwellings near the tannery as demand drives lot prices up to 500 dollars.

Middleburg M. Amig H. Stuck John Shambach

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Bailey Kennedy Up-River West Shore News Kohner’s Waldemar North Fourth Street Quality Jewelry Store Thomas P. Moran Stieff Bennett-Bretz Shaw Chas. M. Stieff N. Second Street Harrisburg, PA J. B. Montgomery Third and Chestnut Sts E. W. Grove Lancaster County Marietta Joseph Miller Gap Christian Gamber East Petersburg Alfred Harris Middleburg Electric Light Company Middleburg Tanning Company Harrie A. Douglass New Cumberland William Sloat Mildred Fogelsonger R. BE. Seylar Bethel Church of God Samuel E. Sheely Lemoyne Melvin Menges Church of Christ Ruth Reeser Edith Nebinger Daisy Myers Anna Nebinger Viola Kimmel Susie George Georgia Cox Foresters Court Enola Independent Order of Foresters W. H. Beers B.C. Weirick, Jr E. C. Rosenburg J. H. Kinter J. W. Potter Mifflin Co Germany U. S Moving Picture Department Woman's Home Companion Bell-Ans RED Cross Mas Iepperas Viake Market St Subway Elgin Waltham Peruna J. C. Oyler S. Fourth St Steelton Highspire Middletown Philandsy Broad St Pennsylvania R Wm. Plack S. Second St Our Savings Department Camp Curtin Trust Company Maclay Streets Harri Efulsburg, Pa Mon Sam. A. m
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