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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
7
Christmas services are listed for St. Pauls Lutheran Trinity United Brethren Baughman Memorial Methodist Church and Church of God with Sunday schools, sermons and cantatas. Local families hosted visitors during Christmas and New Year events. charity boxes and orphanage donations planned.
Miss Argive E. Warren wed Daniel Kreider of Lebanon at the home of Dr and Mrs Warren on Christmas Eve in Goldsboro Pennsylvania. Rev R S Stair officiated. The ceremony was followed by a small reception and a brief wedding trip. Kreider is a former Palmyra High School principal and served in the 1918 US Army. now a bookkeeper for the Lebanon Gas and Fuel Company.
Liverpool Pa Dec 27 an interesting Christmas entertainment was given by the Lutheran Sunday school on Christmas night The tar drill by the Junior Girls a vocal solo by Miss Caroline Mitchell a student at Coombs Conservatory of Music and the visit from Santa Claus with each child receiving a pack of Christmas goodies On Christmas morning the other Sunday schools of town received the usual Christmas candy and oranges
Wrightsville Pa Dec 27 Mrs David Roach lost her pocketbook containing $50 in a peculiar accident. While transferring her handbag during a windy Columbia shopping trip she let go and the strong gust blew the purse into the Susquehanna River as she crossed the bridge toward home.
The Aero Club of America calls for the nine best U S airmen to represent the country in international aeronautic contests next year. Selection may use national elimination races across airplanes seaplanes and balloons. The club, as federation representative, can select arbitrarily and asks organizations to express preferences.
Nerbert Schreydr, a Philadelphia Camden grocery store manager, was held up at gunpoint by a supposed customer who asked for a pound of sugar. While Schreydr counted money, the robber grabbed $70 and fled. Contracts worth 300000 for modern fire apparatus will be signed by Director Wilson with American La France Fire Engine Co. of New York.
Obituary notes Mrs Elizabeth Owen of Carlisle died at Brethren Home Huntsdale She would have turned 100 in August Read of local arrests Constable Kauffman nabbed William Quan near Shippensburg for corn theft Census work named for Newville Ward E W Shulenberger appointed Mechanicburg resident C N Gray frame house sold for 2000 Wallace cafe space leased by Thomas for a restaurant Grange reunion honors Mary Heffelfinger at Fagan home Frank E Eppley buys Miles Clouser property Grace Reformed Church Shippensburg to elect January 4 Peerless Furniture pays 5 percent bonus total 1700 Shippensburg papers to raise subscription rates Carlisle public schools sold 13000 Christmas seats J J Strohm Carlisle robbed again potatoes stolen by auto truck of front cellar door and 20 bushels removed
Frederick Paul, son of John Paul of Lykens, marries Mabel Peters at the Reformed parsonage in Tower City with Rev. William Slinghoff presiding. They plan a honeymoon in Renovo. The piece also notes several holiday visits and local engagements among area residents.
Perry County gains a new presiding judge. Judge-elect James M. Barnes of New Bloomfield was sworn in by Prothonotary H. W. Robinson after receiving his commission from Governor Sproul. He replaces Jeremiah N. Keller of Mifflintown, who had been appointed to the bench and defeated Barnes in the prior campaign. The switch takes effect at year start.
Washington reports the War Department has begun disinterring American dead from the France front. Bodies in advance zones are being retrieved and will be grouped at Suresnes near Paris as work proceeds. If France permits, transport will begin before the two year deadline.
Boston today reports Miss Agnes McNevin, longtime maid to Mrs. Mary Knight, was left the Knight home its furnishings and funds totaling about $250 000 in gratitude for faithful service over many years.
Liverpool Pa December 27 local social notes list Charles Kerstetter Steelton and Miss Jean Kerstetter Harrisburg visiting their parents Mr and Mrs A E Kerstetter Joseph Fox of Middletown visiting Newton Williamson Cordelia Hamilton Harrisburg visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Hamilton Miss Caroline Mitchell Comb's Conservatory Philadelphia and Lloyd Long Susquehanna University spending holidays here with parents Mrs Annie Beigh visiting sister in Philadelphia Mr and Mrs Walton Romig Harrisburg visiting Postmaster and Mrs George J Tharp Eldon Snyder Rehobov visiting father James L Snyder Miss Margaret Hembush er of St Louis visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs RL Staley Mr and Mrs Lester Hebel and son Harrisburg visiting Frank Browns Rev H B Ritter spent days in Washington Private Warren Sav er Fort Meade Md spending holidays at home Mr and Mrs Charley Bitting Buda Ill visiting here Milton Hebel family returned to Woodland Mich Miss Almak Lutz Harrisburg visiting mother Mrs Annie Lutz James Holman employed in Pittsburgh home for holidays Harry Morris employed in Steelton visiting his parents Dr and Mrs W A Morris
In Lebanon Pennsylvania on December 27 the Lebanon county jail housed twelve inmates who received gifts from the Salvation Army including War Cry editions a handkerchief and candy. Sheriff Brunner and his wife hosted a Christmas dinner and distributed cigars fruits and nuts from a small tree in each corridor marking the first real old-fashioned Christmas at the jail in 18 years. Also reported is the death of Jacob Lehman a plumber from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the Myerstown pike six weeks earlier.
Lebanon report says Judge Henry appointed Charles Ebur to serve as court crier and county law librarian for the 1920 term. Ebur has long been active and officially identified with the county courts for nearly fifty years.
Miss Dorthea Tenny hosted her Sunday school class at her home on Christmas evening. Refreshments and presents followed. Attendees included Arthur Boughter John Turner Robert Hawbaker Louis Rhiner John Kugler William German Henry Dell and William Tenny. Mr and Mrs Alexander McNeely of Dauphin stayed with F J Shaull over the holidays. Mrs S I Cadwaller attended Miss Ethel Weiler's funeral in Warren Pa on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Long and family of Columbia Pa spent Christmas with George Phillips and family.
Gettysburg notes Elizabeth Evans, a high school senior, secures a Philadelphia School of Design scholarship, the county’s one award, granted by Senator C William Beales on the supervising principal’s recommendation. She will start after graduation. Also, a Christmas dinner for every colored child at the Elks lodge, and a free matinee for town youths at the Photo Play Theater featuring Ann of Green Gables. Four divorces are issued as holiday season licenses rush continues at the county court.
In Lykens Pa on December 27 Mr and Mrs Amos Matter announce the marriage of their daughter Carrie to Dr Charles W Hill of Philadelphia. The couple wed last summer at Sunbury and honeymooned to Buffalo Canada and Kentucky. They have returned from New York City to spend two weeks with the bride’s parents. Dr Hill a retired physician served 19 months in France with the British Red Cross since 1916.
Banks Dreese longtime leather industry leader and superintendent of the Middleburg Leather Company was buried in Glendale Cemetery after dying of Bright's disease at the German Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 76 and had operated tanneries in Pennsylvania Virginia and Canada.
Clergymen in western Perry county plan a ministerial union. A meeting is set at Rev. A R Longanecker's Loysville Lutheran Church home on Monday afternoon to form the association. No territorial limit will bind membership. any minister who believes the distance is workable may join.
In Columbia Charles Kuntz houses a yearly famous Christmas tree at 160 South Eighth Street. The 4200-ornament display features moving scenes powered by seven clock springs. Visitors came daily from 3 to 9 PM, and the display runs about two more weeks. A charity ball in Lykens, December 30, with the Updegrove Orchestra from Harrisburg, is being organized.
Lancaster December report states John Peters of Brickerville and his wife along with Mr and Mrs Howard Zartman were pinned beneath an overturned car on a hill near Lititz Peters suffered internal injuries Chief accused Oy murder Beaver Falls December 27 Michael Coyne chief of police was arrested on murder charges after James Terracia died following a raid on a radical meeting last Sunday
Judge Henry and Mrs Henry attended the Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs C M Coover in Annville Pa along with G R Kreider Jr G R Kreider Paul Kreider and families Lebanon residents Dr D Albert Kreider of New Haven Conn and other relatives. Visitors included Kathryn Lockeman at Columbia Nancy Kreider Andrew Henry of Atlantic City Elwood Bodenhorn Margaret and Dorothy Sheffey and many local households plus Dr Walter Brubaker and daughters and Arabelle Kelchner.
In Arendtsville Pennsylvania on December 27 robbers tried to break into the local bank but fled when spotted. They damaged only a gate lock with a crowbar likely taken from the nearby rail station at Biglerville, and appear to be amateurs.
Newport Pa December 27 Newport's public rest room need is met by John S Eby borough druggist and former Perry county Assembly member He has opened the former Red Cross room in his North Second street building for public use free of charge The room is equipped with tables and chairs and will be heated and lit He asks only that users exercise reasonable care of the equipment
Lewistown Pa Dec 27 Miss Mary Caldwell 78 widely known in this place has been taken to Lewistown Hospital for treatment of an illness dating back about a year.
Marietta Pa December 27 the town will dedicate its new community house next Tuesday evening with services at 8 in Acris Theater. A program will precede the assembly then the group moves to the community building for exercises. The first such house in Pennsylvania the gift honors Civil Spanish American and world wars veterans. Donors Mr and Mrs Henry Hiestand and son Gerald aided by the Hiestand family who lost Lieut Ben Hiesturst. Benjamin Ludlow of Philadelphia to deliver the address.
Malta Pennsylvania residents report visitors and illness notes including J. M. Schroyer visiting Herndon, Mrs A L Zerbe ill with pneumonia, Kay B Witmer and family from Mifflinburg spending Christmas with J E Witmer and parents, Harrison Kebach and children from Clarke South Dakota visiting Elias Kebach family, Nevin E B Harris visiting John Harris at Berry sburg, Jennie L Witmer of Philadelphia spending holidays locally.
Lebanon Pa December 27 Miss Mary Elizabeth Focht died at Good Samaritan Hospital on Christmas morning nine weeks after a fall that fractured her hip while en route to market. She was a well known church and social worker in the city.
Philadelphia on December 27 reports Mayor-elect Moore has received a congratulatory cablegram from M. J. Richard, general secretary of the permanent council of the international navigation congresses in Brussels, praising his recent election.
In Columbia on Christmas, the Girls' Patriotic League chorus led by Corporal Walter Roye performed carols on the streets and visited Columbia Hospital. Bands sang from midnight to dawn as auto tours and square performances continued. Local services were held, and multiple weddings occurred, including Miss Ethel Schlottkauer and former Lt Albert Kraft at First English Lutheran Church.
Perry Folks in Personal News from Millerstown Pennsylvania lists residents visiting relatives over Christmas and holiday travel. Included are Mrs D A Snyder visiting Harrisburg and Washington DC, Miss Jessie Kipp returning home, Mr and Mrs Carl Langey visiting, and multiple Dickinson College students and relatives visiting family in Mechanicsburg Harrisburg Blairsburg Mount Holly Springs and Steelton along with others from Altoona Philadelphia and Washington DC.
Philadelphia officials require a bond of 12,500,000 dollars from exporters shipping 20,000 barrels of whisky from Louisville bound for France on the Western Comet. The bond is to prevent the return of the liquor to the United States in any form.
Roy DeArmit, 35, of Highland avenue, was struck by a moving arm of traveling machinery at Standard Steel works. He suffered severe lacerations and crushed legs from the ankles to the knees and was returned home after treatment.
Fire discovered at 8 o clock in Frank Cramer’s Third street house in Fairview Pennsylvania destroyed little and was controlled quickly. It follows two recent fires in the same locality.
Lewistown Pennsylvania December 27. Warden John J. Slautterback and assistants trap all quail possible to shelter birds during cold weather. They urge farmers and others involved in game propagation to help by feeding and caring for wildlife through winter. J Z Hostettler reports deer visit his Back mountains wheat field daily. deer browsing and trampling cause minimal damage, wardens say.
Linglestown enters the new year with a Christmas program at United Brethren church and services planned at both United Brethren and Church of God. Numerous local residents and visitors from Harrisburg, Paxtonia, Mount Joy, and Paxtang appear in reports of holiday gatherings and family visits amid a span of community events. A separate note from Punxsutawney reports a mysterious disease causing four young girls to die since Monday, with doctors unable to identify the cause.
Six of the seven jail escapees were recaptured by the sheriff early today about three miles from Montrose Susquehanna County after a night spent walking in a circle. The fugitives had traveled about 20 miles.
In Bloomsburg Dr. T Haster is jailed on bail after being accused of selling opium to a known drug addict. Nearby items note a fatal automobile incident in Wilkes-Barre involving a 9-year-old, city street lighting costs, cattle distribution, a horse theft conviction in Hazleton, a divorce case, sewer gas explosions in Reading, near-miss deaths in Bloomsburg, a scalding death in Wilkes-Barre, a poisoning death in Hagerstown, retirement in Sunbury, railroad employee death in Hagerstown, a woman struck by an oncoming train in Shamokin, and a theft arrest in York involving an overcoat from a charity gift.
Duncannon Pennsylvania notes Christmas visits by Mrs. Jesse Baum and relatives in town. Local seniors Edward McCarrell and Benjamin Boyer are very ill. Many family reunions mark Christmas observed quietly. Arrivals include Mr. and Mrs. Flickinger of Altoona and Mrs. Ebner and son from Harrisburg. A marriage unites Artyr A. Johnston of Atlantic City and Julia Smith Hazzard of Altoona. Ice on the West Branch Susquehanna affects crossings at Benvenue. News also covers early 20th century local commerce openings and small accidents, with holiday travel by the Tressler Orphans' Home boys.
High prices for furs keep trappers active in Lewistown Pennsylvania. John Harbst trapped several polecats and a white weasel in recent days. Lester Rager trapped muskrats and Oliver Yoder a number of skunks, several weasel, a fox and an opossum. Muskrats are becoming scarce in the area.
Lewisberry Pa December 27 Mrs Ida Kunkel Elizabeth Minerva and Pauline Kunkel of New Cumberland visit Mrs Elmer C Wise and family Mr and Mrs Y R Slade of Baltimore spend holidays with Mrs Slade's parents Mr and Mrs FE Wolfe Mr and Mrs Harvey Erney attend Erney family reunion at New Cumberland at Ralph Bankett home Mr and Mrs Clarence Beidel and children visit Centerville Mr and Mrs Harvey Fetrow visit Cly Mrs D R Crumle visit G J Strayer Mr and Mrs Elmer J Bonner and Mrs Catharine Fetrow visit William Fetrow family at Goldsboro Mr and Mrs Dean R Hudson and daughter Miriam and Mrs Elizabeth U Laird return from Steelton visit to Mr and Mrs Wilbur H Laird at Steelton Mr and Mrs D S Snavely and son Gerald spend Christmas Day with relatives at Mechanicsburg
Indianapolis dec 27 american legion posts in the United States and foreign countries total 6561 France England and Canada each have one post Alaska has four Hawai five Cuba Panama Mexico and the Philippine Islands each have one Ten states have more than 200 posts New York leads with 777 and Pennsylvania has 497 Other totals include Delaware 13 Maryland 7 New Jersey 224 LAD HURT IN COASTING Lewistown pa dec 27 Lloyd Miller aged years coasting on a sled from grandparents Christmas present crashed into a fence sustaining a facial gash and a shoulder injury
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