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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1916

Page

7

Mansion events canceled after governor's father dies

Christmas festivities at the Executive Mansion in Pennsylvania are canceled as Governor Brumbaugh mourns his father in Huntingdon county. Delays include a dinner with Koo the Chinese minister and Taft reception. Harrisburg Country Club also closes its temporary quarters for winter until further notice.

Martin Grove Brumbaugh Executive Mansion Close Country Club Frank J. Brady Country Club of Harrisburg Civic Club

Red Cross benefit concert and Zembo drill Friday

Friday December 29 at Chestnut Street Auditorium an evening of Zembo band music and patrol drill supports Red Cross Christmas seal sales. The program opens with a concert followed by Zembo drills and a dance with fox-trot numbers. Shriners and volunteers back the fundraiser.

Red Cross Zembo Chestnut Street Guy Zouave Patrol Shriners General Committee

Miss Rose Lipman Weds Albert Cohen of Scranton

Mrs. M. Lipman announces the marriage of Miss Rose Lipman to Albert Cohen of Scranton. The ceremony was Sunday evening at the couple’s new home 1318 Susquehanna street with Rabbi Lewis Silver officiating and a large guest list including I Cohen A Stein H Stein Miss Stein and Mrs H Cooper of Baltimore and Elizabeth and Dorothy Dorant of Trenton. The couple left for a wedding trip to Scranton New York and Philadelphia.

Trenton N. J Scranton New York Philadelphia

Births of Two Sons in Columbus and at 1825 North Second

Mr and Mrs Charles M Vasouu announce the birth of a son Charles Moore Cassell Jr on Sunday December 24 1916. Mrs Cassell was Miss Ruth Brown of Columbus prior to marriage. Mr and Mrs Leroy Patrick announce the birth of a son Harry Edmund Patrick on Thursday December 7 1916. Mrs Patrick was Miss May Rucker before marriage.

Charles M.vasouu North Second Street Charles Moore Cassell, Jr Cassell Ruth Brown Columbus Ohio Leroy Patrick Jefferson Street Harry Edmund Patrick Patrick May Rucker

Social Central Juniors Merrily Dance at Hanshaw's Hall

The Central High School junior class hosted a dance at Hanshaw's Hall with F Marion Sourbeer Jr on piano. The guest list features numerous students including Lillian Bernheisel Margaret Wingeard Cora Grove Catherine Kelley Helen Cook Ruth Richards Clarabelle Claster Eleanor Baxter Catherine Eveler Helen Leavey Fay Moyer Mildred Moyer Catherine Boltz Mildred Sheesley Catherine Martin Mabel Kramer Dorothy Meesheffray Marie Yount Josephine Klopp Marion Martz Panny Ness Catherine Roeder Elizabeth Watts Pauline East Helen Marshall Catherine Simonetti Laura Briton Ruth Beatty Ruth Collins Sarah Maloney Martha Miller Getha High Romayne Boyer Leonora Smith Julia Keiser Miriam Weible Margaret Myers and many others plus staff and attendees.

Central High School Hanshaw’s Hall F. Marion Sourbeer, Jr Lillian Bernheisel Margaret Wingeard Cora Grove Catherine Kelley Helen Cook Ruth Richards Clarabelle Claster Eleanor Baxter Catherine Eveler Helen Leavey Fay Moyer Mildred Moyer Catherine Boltz Mildred Sheesley Catherine Martin Mabel Kramer Dorothy Meesheffray Marie Yount Josephine Klopp Marion Martz Panny Ness Catherine Roeder Elizabeth Watts Pauline East Helen Marshall Catherine Simonetti Laura Briton Ruth Beatty Ruth Collins Sarah Maloney Martha Miller Getha High Romayne Boyer Leonora Smith Julia Keiser Miriam Weible

Weddings at Harris Street parsonage announce three marriages

The Rev G F Schaum reports three weddings on Saturday at the Harris Street parsonage. Rena Ammon wed James Peffer of Lewistown at 9am, Elizabeth Ralston wed Milton Baker at 10am, Mary Kilgore wed William Cornelius at noon. Plus additional Christmas wedding Blanche Manley and Charles Cocklin in Elkton Md.

G. F. Schaum Harris Street United Fleishman Yeast Lewistown Elizabeth Ralston Milton Samuel Baker Enhant Paul Baker Penn Street Mary Agnes Kilgore William Cornelius Columbia Harris Street Blanche Manley Charles Cocklin Steelton Elkton Louise L. Essig William Wagner West Fairview A. B. Manley

Miss Ruth Payne Guest of Honor at Masonic Hall Dance

Mr and Mrs Frank Payne host a formal society bow for daughter Ruth Kinzer Payne at the Masonic hall tonight. The holiday themed reception features the Stouffer orchestra of Carlisle and a receiving line including Miss Wadsworth Knysely Etter Mitchell Bullitt and others. Earlier dinner hosts include Mrs Philip Meredith with a guest list of young socialites and travelers from Camp Hill Hartford and New York. Ruth plans to pursue voice study in New York after holidays at the Art Students League.

Frank Payne Masonic Hall Ruth Kinzer Payne Hildebrand Bouquet Shop Stouffer Orchestra Carlisle Payne Jane Wadsworth Binghamton N. Y Elizabeth Knnsely Philip T. Meredith Miss Payne Front and Harris Martha Bullitt Mary Mitchell Wadsworth Eleanore Etter Elizabeth Knisely Minster Kunkel Daniel Kunkel Arch Knisely George Kunkel William J. Calder, Jr John C. Kunkel Sara

Holiday Luncheon Honors Bridal Party Members

Mrs G T Smith of Pittsburgh hosted a holiday luncheon for the members of her former bridal party at 212 Crescent Street. Scarlet and Christmas greenery decor, poinsettias, and a sewing contest determined the prize for the newest bride, Mrs E Walter Long. Guests included Mrs Daniel Ferguson Mrs Douglas Andrews Miss Marguerite Wildman and others. Also noted are Dr Howard E Gensler at the National Seed Convention in New York City and the Updegrove Orchestra traveling to Waynesboro for a large assembly.

George T. Smith Pittsburgh Helen M. Fry Elias E. Fry Crescent Street E. Walter Long Emma Graupner Daniel Ferguson Shenandoah Douglas Andrews Marguerite Wildman Thomas E. Bowman Esther Wyckoff Mary McMahan Howard E. Gensler State Bureau of Chemistry New York City Thomas Graham Philadelphia John Y. Boyd Pine Street John Kinley Tener Samuel Claybaugh Todd Front Boas Streets Miriam Blosser Rockville J. Fr. Furhman Baltimore James Alfred Clarke Violet Clarke Yonkers N. Y Howard C. Bratton 1618 State Street Charles Aronson Forster Street Long Branch

New Year Open House at Y M C A Building

A public reception from 11 a m to 5 p m marks the annual New Year celebration at the Y M C A building in Second and Locust streets. Gymnastic contests start in the afternoon under Clarence W. Miller with basketball volleyball indoor baseball and hand ball. Refreshments are provided by a ladies committee and evening entertainment features magician Arthur Dalton.

Association Clarence W. Miller Arthur Dalton

Christmas Treat For Nursery Home Children

The Comrades in Service of the Market Square Presbyterian church and Seiler school girls provided a Christmas treat for 47 children at 1327 South Cameron Street. Santa Claus and a large Christmas tree distributed gifts and candy, marking the most worthwhile event in years due to broad community support.

South Cameron Street Comrades In Service Market Square Presbyterian Church Seiler School

Holiday Celebrations Make the Season Merry

Holiday events include the Marquis Club dance at Winterdale with Sara Lerer Orchestra and the Delta chapter Omicron Phi Sigma banquet at the Engineers' Club with B Styles Duncan as toastmaster. University Club smokers draw undergraduates and alumni for Christmas music and Pathescope film showings. numerous local residents host holiday guests in Philadelphia and New York City areas.

Marquis Club Delta Chapter Omicron Phi Sigma Fraternity Winterdale Sara Lerer Clare L. Miller Richard Heagy The Engineers’ Club B. Styles Duncan Duncannon Ralph Parthemore Ninth and Market Streets University Club University Market Streets Pathescope Film Co

Edwin Cox Opens His Headquarters

Edwin Cox launches his campaign effort at the capitol with supporters visiting his headquarters and preparing statements. Attorney General Brown arrives, promising a potential retort to Senator Sproul while labor leader J. J. McDevitt faces Cox’s critics. New endorsements and possible candidates Ehrhardt and Millican arrive as town prepares for possible compromise.

Cox Paul N. Furman A. Nevin Detrich Brown W. C. Sproul Capitol Delaware Phillips James H. Maurer State Federation Badiwin

Freed Murderer Ruay Kills Woman Then Himself in Lancaster

John Ruay who served nearly 30 years for patricide shot former boarding mistress Mrs. Rosie Spangler after being denied entry to her home. He then shot himself in a hospital and died. Spangler wounded twice but not critically. Ruay had been pardoned two years earlier after a petition with over 1000 names.

Lancaster John Ruay Eastern Penitentiary Rosie Spangler Rudy Spangler Board of Pardons

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

A 25 cent advertisement claims Pape s Cold Compound opens nasal passages and relieves headache feverishness sneezing and sore throat after two hour doses for three doses. It emphasizes prompt relief without assistance and pleasant taste.

Gifts to Employes Brighten Millersburg Workplaces

Millersburg Pa December 26 varied industries distributed Christmas gifts of money to all workers. Brubaker Bros gave a $5 gold piece to each employee in its second annual greeting. Johnson Baillie Shoe Co rewarded staff with $5 for those employed a year or more and proportionate amounts for shorter tenures. Other mills and firms like Millersburg Shoe Co A J Polk Son C Day Bros broom makers and additional plants also offered cash and merchandise gifts to workers.

Millersburg Brubaker Bros Johnson-Baillie Shoe Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burns & Company S. Second St. Harrisburg Cascara E Zembo Shriners Henderson Gilbert Eleanor Walter Justine Boggs Catherine Bowman Clara Sneidman Margaret McGinley Gladys Shupp Eliza Jane Shupp Polly Salkins Cecil Tausig Ruth Kapner Augusta Raymond Gertrude Lautz Elsa Keim Ruth Gross Blanche Tausig Myrtle Claster Jane, Fairland Dorothy Katz Jeannette Miller Gretchen Gibe Grace Stewart Regina Sheppard Miss Walter Ginter-Hoffman Esther Lizzie Hoffman Halifax Harry Edward Ginter Fisherville Mark Hoffman North Sixteenth Street J. A. Luter Rose Lipman Albert Cohen Central Juniors Harris St. U. E. Church Bethlehem Williams Rutherford J Boyd and Sumner Rutherford Eleanor Rutherford Margaret J. Barnitz Eliza E. Rutherford Fayette County W. Ross Kimball Powell Washington Connellsville Emlin Hall Bucknell Eleanor Rutherford Elder Frederick Williamsport Maude Roberts Harriet Roberts Grand Rapids Mich Ambrose Barth Green Street R. E. Moffatt Cumberland Julius Bucher Derry Street Richard Bucher Albert Zaepfel Samuel Etter Ruth Elizabeth Etter Deodate H. W. Stroup J. A. Keefer Mechanicsburg Horace Nunemaker Colgate College Hamilton David Taylor Evelyn Taylor Frances Stroup B. F. Cassell Thompson Street Mt. Joy Frances Leakway Charles Nalen Herr Street Roy Olewine A. E. Olewine Woodbine Street Riverside Charles E. Fritcher Walnut Street Elizabeth Kathleen Richards Franklin Pearl Hymen Coates Brooklyn Luther M. Coates North Third Street Esther Lanville Troy Norah Wilson Luther Martin Merill Martin Oswego Edna M. Kugler the Ladies’ Bazaar South 4Th Street Meltons Choice Ruth Payne G. T. Smith Updegrove Waynesboro Edwin Cox Hannah H. Miller Shiremanstown Willis Miller St. John's Lutheran Church Jacob John Heck Sallie Sheets Bella Heck H. K. Lantz H. N. Fegley St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. John's Cemetery Harry M. Zearing Sylvan Heights Orphanage Pape Beecham’s W. Langer
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