Annville Constable Arrests Deserter William Seiders
Annville Pa December 22 Constable David Shuey arrested William Seiders at his Annville home on desertion from the U S Army while at Camp Grant Illinois November 19 as a member of Battery D 78th United State Field Artillery. He was turned over to Lebanon Chief of Police Cyrus Nye and will be sent back to his post shortly under escort.
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Annville
David Shuey
William Seiders
United States Army
Camp Grant
Illinois
78Th United State Field Artillery
Cyrus Nye
Lebanon
Happenings of a Day in Central Pennsylvania
Two injured and two escape when auto upsets near Mount Top in Dillsburg. Alfred Kline of Emigsville and Carrie Deardorff of Crafttown sustained injuries yesterday in the crash reported from Mount Top.
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Pennsylvania
Dillsburg
Alfred Kline
Emigsville
Carrie Deardorff
Crafttown
Mount Top
Fifteen Apply to Sell Mild Beer in Adams County
Fifteen liquor dealers in Adams County filed petitions in Gettysburg court for licenses to sell liquor of less than half a percent in the coming year. With Prohibition taking effect soon, about half of the applicants plan to continue selling the modified drink. The list includes 13 retailers, one restaurant keeper, and one bottle shop. The petitions head to the court for decision on January 19.
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Gettysburg
Adams County
West Shore Personal News Highlights Local Visits
The Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Nicholas and daughters Gertrude and Grace of Butler Pa visit Mrs. Nicholas' parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Best in West Fairview during the holidays. Mrs. Edward Holbert of Harrisburg formerly of West Fairview spends Sunday for St. Mark's anniversary. Mrs. George Schutt and daughter Gertrude of Harrisburg visit friends in West Fairview. William Wagner returns home from State College for holidays in West Fairview.
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J. C. Nicholas
Gertrude
Grace
Butler
Nicholas
Joseph Best
West Fairview
Edward Holbert
Harrisburg
St. Mark’s
George Schutt
William Wagner
State College
Suit Seeks 10000 Damages Over Auto Runaway Injury
Ernest C. Hoffman of Herndon files a $10000 damages claim against Henry C. Klinger in Sunbury court alleging a March runaway caused by Klinger’s reckless driving left Hoffman's right arm broken, joints damaged, and permanent injuries after his buggy collided with a fence. He and his wife were traveling near Herndon when the incident occurred.
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Sunbury
Ernest C. Hoffman
Herndon
Henry C. Klinger
Klinger
Hoffman
Sunbury Hospital
Ephrata Man Found in Sad State Near Reading
Reading Pa December 22 Found in a semi conscious condition at the foot of Chestnut street Harry Swigart aged 40 of Ephrata is the third victim of adulterated alcoholic beverages in the city. He was rushed to the Homeopathic Hospital where physicians say his optic nerves have been practically destroyed by denatured alcohol and complete loss of sight is certain. His condition is grave.
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Reading
Chestnut Street
Harry Swigart
Ephrata
Swigart
Homeopathic
Mother Seeks News on Soldier Charles J. Van Dyke
Mrs. James W. Van Dyke of Oil City seeks information about her son Sergeant Charles J. Van Dyke of Company D 112th Infantry serial 1247505 who died of wounds from action on October 7 1918. She asks anyone with knowledge to contact her at 218 Bissell Avenue Oil City Pennsylvania.
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Oil City
Charles J. van Dyke
112Th Infantry
James W. van Dyke
Bissell Avenue
van Dyke
War Department
Mobile Hospital No. 4
Altoona Mayor Receives Reelected Certificate of Election
Altoona Pennsylvania December 22 Mayor Charles E Rhodes received his certificate of election for a second term and is set to be sworn January 5. The certificate was delayed by Daniel S Brumbaugh Democratic candidate’s recount petition denied by Judge Thomas J Baldrige and upheld by the state supreme court.
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Altoona
Charles E. Rhodes
Daniel S. Brumbaugh
Thomas J. Baldrige
Common Pleas Court
State Supreme Court
Child Wins Cup For Banner Sale Record
Lewistown Pa December 22 Miss Anne Isabel Brisbin six year old daughter of Dr and Mrs C H Brisbin won the cup for the largest individual sales of Red Cross Christmas stamps in Mifflin county The sales made through her own efforts aggregate 3700 with the little miss on the job She expects to reach the 4000 mark before the drive closes Miss Brisbin is the daughter of the Mifflin county Medical Inspector for the State Health department.
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Lewistown
Anne Isabel Brisbin
C. H. Brisbin
Red Cross
Mifflin County
Brisbin
State Health Department
Retired Farmer and War Veteran Emanel Troutman Dies
Emanel Troutman 78 a Civil War veteran and Proutz's Valley resident died Friday after a lingering heart illness at his son J F Troutmans home. Funeral services were held at 2 PM today. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs William Beaver Academia and Mrs A T Holman at home and three sons John Jesse Theodore all local farmers. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery.
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William Beaver
Academia
A. T. Holman
John
Jesse
Theodore
Pfoutz’s
Lutheran Cemetery
School pupils pool gifts for hospital fund
Floradale Fairmount School pupils in this county decide to exchange no gifts among themselves this Christmas season and instead pool their money to donate the proceeds to the Annie M. Warner hospital endowment fund.
Dr Wernets Powder for Loose Dentures
Use Dr Wernets Powder regularly for instant relief when your dental plate is loose or drops. You can eat laugh talk with ease. Guaranteed by Wernet Dentel Mfg Co at 116 Beekman St NYC. 25c 50c and $1.00. Refuse imitations. This is the original powder.
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Dr. Wernet
Wernet Dentel Mfg. Co
Beekman St
Loafing In Cigar Stores Cited By York Juvenile Court
York Pa December session of juvenile court led by Judge Wanner announced strict enforcement against harboring youths in cigar stores. Clair Strickler age 15 faced larceny charges as the court cited cigar store loafing as a social issue. The judge said proprietors selling cigarettes to minors and related violations would be prosecuted.
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York
Wanner
Clair Strickler
Young
Buser
Center Square
Bochow
Stricker
Needle From Leg Slivered After Youth Swallow
Mrs. Curtis Rummel of near New Chester Gettysburg Pa reports a needle head protruding from her left leg. She pulled it free, believing she swallowed it as a child and it migrated over the years. She had no major pain except fatigue in the left leg last summer.
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Gettysburg
Curtis Rummel
New Chester
Aged Widow Mollie Douden Dies in Millersburg
Mollie C Douden 76 widow of A Douden died Saturday at her sister E W Steever's home in Millersburg. Pneumonia was the cause. Funeral at 2 p m tomorrow from the Methodist Church where she was a life long member. viewing 11 a m. Rev J H Barnes to officiate. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery family vault.
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Millersburg
Mollie C. Douden
A. Douden
E. W. Steever
Methodist Church
J. H. Barnes
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mechanicsburg Choir Sings Nevin Cantata
Christmas in song and story told across churches in Mechanicsburg Pa. The Adoration, a cantata by George Nevin, was beautifully rendered by the First United Brethren Church choir. The Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a Star Divine program by the Sunday school with a large pine tree and colored lights.
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Mechanicsburg
George Nevin
First
United Brethren Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Completes 11 Years in Army and Will Fight On
Harrison Harper of Lewistown Pennsylvania reenlisted in the Army and is now in France. The son of Susan Harper he has twice been cited for bravery first in the Philippines and again on the western front during World War I. He served in Company I 60th Infantry Fifth Division and took part in a tough drive against German forces.
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Lewistown
Harrison Harper
France
Susan Harper
Philippines
60Th Infantry
Barn Fire Destroys Crops Livestock in Beavertown Farm
In Dillsburg Pennsylvania on December 22 a barn on Benjamin Hopple’s Beavertown farm burned early morning. Winter crops two hogs twenty five chickens and a steer died. A pet dog perished. Neighbors alerted by ringing the farmhouse bell.
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Dillsburg
Benjamin Hopple
Beavertown
Here
Timely Arrival of Coal to Keep Factories Busy
After weeks of coal shortages two carloads arrived and were tested to prevent shutdowns. Factories mixed refuse wood with coal to keep all departments running full time as orders piled up. Gettysburg, battling against____
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Gettysburg
Sunday School Chooses Officers For New Year
Gettysburg Pa Dec 22 The Methodist Sunday school elected its officers for next year. J Calvin Nau was chosen superintendent P S Isenberg first assistant Max Brunstetter second assistant Calvin F Solt secretary Milton K Remmel treasurer and chorister William Kitzmiller librarian Dorothy A Remmel pianist Mrs Miltonkt Remmel superintendent of the primary department Miss Margaret McMillan superintendent of the cradle roll and Mrs S S Ridinger superintendent of the home department.
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Gettysburg
Methodist Sunday School
J. Calvin Nau
P. S. Isenberg
Max Brunstetter
Calvin F. Solt
Milton Kh. Remmel
Wiliam Kitzmiller
Dorothy A. Remmel
Milton Kt. Remmel
Rimary
Margaret
Death fast thinning ranks of war veterans
Death is thinning the ranks of Civil War veterans in Northumberland county as the year closes. The county funded funeral expenses at $75 for 85 soldiers and sailors, up from 56 in 1918, with total costs not exceeding $250 per funeral.
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Sunbury
Northumberland County
Oswald Kramer
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