Empey to Speak in Harrisburg on War Book
Harrisburg residents will have a chance to meet Sergt Arthur Guy Empey author of Over the Top the best known war book in the United States as he appears locally to discuss his experiences and writings.
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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
11
Empey the Tommy Poet Speaks of Life in the Trenches
The article extols Raymond Espey also known as Empey, praised for presenting the common soldier's view of World War I. It highlights his ability to describe trench life with humor and pathos, detailing daily duties, mud, cooties, gas, and the fighters who keep Germans from advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey OR
France
Empey
Empey’s War Heroic Voice Draws Big Crowds in Cities
The article profiles Siegfried Empey, ex militiaman and U.S. cavalryman turned author, whose vivid stage presence and book power captivate audiences in New York and Philadelphia. It notes his wartime service, his London enlistment after the Lusitania sinking, and his bold foreword about going over to “lick hell out of Germany.” The piece mentions a seat sale opening at the Orpheum Theater on December 26 with popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turer
New York
Philadelphia
Empey
United States Cavalry
Lusitania
London
Samme
Old Boy
Germany
Kaiser Bill
Orpheum Theater
Pastor George Wells Ely Receives Gold For 34 Years Service
Cumberland Valley reports a surprise chapel reception for Rev. George Wells Ely on his 34th anniversary as pastor of the Presbyterian Church. James A. Meyers presented a gold purse, Mrs. Ely received a gold breastpin, and members including Miss Maggie Mullen spoke. An orchestra, readings, songs, and a chapel banquet followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. IF. Gladding Hoyt
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Columbia
Hoyt
George Israel Browne
St. John's Church, Lancaster
F. N. Schwarcke
Yeates Institute
Lancaster
H. B. Pulsifer
St. John’s Church
Marietta
J. I. Pannebecker
BE. G. Miller
James A. Meyers
Maggie Mullen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eby
G. F. Gladding Hoyt
W. M. Mehrkam
Wilmer L. Gray
J. H. Pannebecker
D. I. Glatfelter
Isabel Jamieson
Howard Aston
Rico Kerena
Dickinson College to Named Professorship Fund
Carlisle Pa December 22 In support of a special educational fund for Dickinson College Mrs A J Clarke of Wheeling West Virginia will endow a professorship in memory of her father a college graduate The chair will bear her husband s name and the donor provides 50000 Other gifts include 1500 from John Hays and 1000 from Joseph Lightner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Dickinson College
A. J. Clarke
Wheeling
W. Va
John Hays
Joseph Lightner
Testimonial For Teacher Going to War Work
Dillsburg Pa December 22 class 10 Lutheran Sunday School held its monthly meeting at C H Lehmer home. Prof L Doner resigns as principal to join Y M C A work in Stroudsburg beginning New Year. Gift given a Bible with the class number in gold. Mrs Doner recipient of napkin holder. Doner and Miss Doner accept with remarks. Thirteen present. refreshment served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsburg
Lutheran Sunday School
C. H. Lehmer
L. Doner
Special Emblem on Service Flag drives Carlisle group
Carlisle Pa Dec 22 the drive to add 5000 new members in the Central Cumberland county chapter and auxiliaries closed with slightly over half reached. Carlisle and district towns show progress while country areas lag due to a winter storm hindering canvassers. The drive features the Order of the Golden Cross emblem to mark families with full membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Cumberland
Carlisle
Order of the Golden Cross
Poor Children Write to Santa Claus from Harrisburg Home
Harrisburg Telegraph reports on the Industrial Home at 1900 Swatara Street receiving letters from children begging Santa for gifts. The notes name items like sleds hair ribbons books games and rubbers, highlighting young writers Anna Jones Fannie Shelby and others aged 9 to 16 seeking simple comforts for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Tottering
San Claus
Harrisburg Telegraph
Swatara Street
Santa
Anna Jones
Atele Hile
Curtis Bricker
M.fe
George McCune
Fannie Shelby
William Ream
William Hawk
Frank Starry
Elizabeth Jackson
Herbert Engle
Irene Cassel
George Beidel
Elmer Crawford
Lloyd Lenker
Edward Grove
Carl Drewett
Harry Hines
Henry Hartwick
Harold Jacques
Ethel Ream
Norma Latherow
Kennet McCord
Naomia LeSueur
Marriage of Miss Katharine D Aulthouse to Amos Shaubach
Miss Katharine D Aulthouse daughter of Mrs and Mrs Edward Aulthouse of Strasburg wed Amos Shaubach yesterday. Rev Warren L Kerr of the Lutheran Church officiated with Irvin Shaubach as best man, Marie Aulthouse as maid of honor, and Fannie Banhoff as bridesmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Aulthouse
Strasburg
Amos Shaubach
Warren L. Kerr
Lutheran Church
Irvin Shaubach
Marie Aulthouse
Fannie Banhoff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Empey, Author
Top
Chestnut Street Market House
James H. Darlington
Harrisburg
Episcopal Church
Dimitri Romanoff
Sky
Hershey
M. S. Hershey
Ciba
Broad St
Sixth and Broad Streets
Port Gray
Goldstein
Men’s Heavy Railroad
Beautiful
Ball Brand
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley
George Wells Ely
Were
George W. Ely
Dickinson
George Oves
East McKeesport
Misses Rosa
Renna Stouffer
Mr. Oves
Clara Stouffer
Carroll Township
Fast McKeesport
Misses Stouffer
I. C. Weagley
Waynesboro
Anna M. Weagley
L. C. Weagley
Irving
Mechanicsburg
Irving College
Newell Albright
H. C. Harper
South Dakota
S&s. C. Crawford
S C. Crawford
South High Street
Church of God
Crawford
Albert B. Crawford
Philip 8. Crawford
Emory Myers
B. L. C. Baer
Camp Hill
Stewart Reutter
Duncannon
P. S. Duncan
George H. Johnston
Presbyterian Church
Clara Stewart Reutter
Clarion
R. H. Stewart
New York City
Mame J. Fahnestock
Lewis Fitawperald
Order of Golden Cross
Red Cross
Marietta, Pa
Benjamin Reno
Billmeyer
Stever
Bainbridge
Harlan Graham
Steeleville
Industrial Home
Old
Mr. Santa Claus
Care
Bins
DCA
Rocs Reg
USPAT
Victor
Victor Talking Machine
O. F. Baker
Sixth St
P. M. Oyler
Fourth St. Robert Company
Market St
C. M. Sigler, Inc
Second St
J. H. Troup
W.N. Reeder
E. Luther
Elizabethtown Central Music Store
Hummelstown
Wm. Karmany & Son
Centre Sq
Harry M. Kough
Walnut St
Steelton
Harry F. Coleman
Front St. Josef Jiras Estate
Front St
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine Company
Rine D. Aulthouse
Sloan
Slo Ma
Aiobats
City
Consulman & Co
N. 3Rd St
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