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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1915

Page

5

Lemoyne Forms Permanent Woman's Suffrage Group

Special to The Telegraph Lemoyne Pa June 2 a mass meeting in the schoolhouse united men and women to form a permanent suffrage organization under Philadelphia organizer Mrs Binz The officers named are Mrs Edgar S Everhart chairman Mrs George W Haggerty vice chairman Mrs Melvin Menges secretary and Mrs Myers treasurer Committees include Literature propaganda enrollment and more at Duncannon a union temperance meeting was set for 730 pm with speaker Mr Holsapple addressing American Crisis.

Lemoyne Harry B. Witman McCombs John Martin Lillie Anderson Whitney Mumma Walter Woods Duncannon Presbyterian Church Holsapple

Kreider Shoe Companies Merge Into Single Firm

Annville Pa June 2 directors and stockholders of the A S Kreider Shoe Company decided to merge all its branches into one corporation to be known as the A S Kreider Company A single board will direct policy with A S Kreider as president The change affects Palmyra Middletown Elizabeth Town Annville and a new Lebabon factory will fall under the ruling

Annville A. S. Kreider Shoe Company A. S. Kreider Company A. 8. Kreider Palmyra Middletown Elizabethtown Lebanon

Class Day Exercises at Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College held its forty ninth class day exercises in the Eagle Conservatory of Music at Annville Pa on June 2. Senior Mary Irwin and Frank Van Schaak from Harrisburg contributed songs with music and words respectively. Paul J Bowman opened the program with the class address as Diana Speaks prophecy and two sketches followed. Carl G Snavely gave the class Tree oration on campus. Class officers included Paul J Bowman president Lester B Zug vice president Larene Engle secretary Phares B Gibble treasurer Frank Van Schaak poet and John Ness historian.

Annville Lebanon Valley College Eagle Conservatory of Music Mary Irwin Frank van Schaak Harrisburg Paul J. Bowman Diana Carl G. Snavely Lester B. Zug Larene Engle Phares B. Gibble John Ness

Children's Day Services in Duncannon Church

Children’s day services are planned at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Duncannon Pennsylvania on Sunday morning June 13. The event invites community members to attend and participate in the observance.

Duncannon, Pa Methodist Episcopal Church

Local train accident claims life near Shamokin

Sunbury Pennsylvania June 2 Andrew Ludekivich 38 ran in front of a fast freight at Shamokin and was hurled against a brick wall. He died from extensive injuries with most bones broken, in a tragic rail incident.

Sunbury Shamokin Andrew Ludekivich

California Expositions and a suggested rail route

An advertisement from Wm Austin, General Agent, Passen ger Dept, C B Q A R Co promotes two California Expositions and a scenic through service to California via Denver Colorado Springs Pike s Peak Pueblo Royal Gorge and Salt Lake City with a return via Glacier or Yellowstone Parks. It invites readers to request free pictures maps and schedules and to allow the agent to assist planning travel at no charge.

California Colorado Utah Burlington Denver Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Pueblo Royal Gorge Salt Lake City Glacier Nationa Park Yellowstone Park Austin Passener Dept

Women of Lemoyne Plan Celebration

Lemoyne Pa June 2 plans outline a large safe and sane Fourth of July with a street parade girl team games contests prizes and baby show proceeds to churches plans kept private by organizers. About thirty five babies may enter the July 5 event.

Lemoyne

Recent Deaths in Central Pennsylvania

In Waynesboro Samuel Wishard a Zullinger farmer died at his son John C Wishard s home aged 86 James R Jackson oldest resident of Coleraine a Civil War veteran died yesterday Louisa Kerlin 60 a former Sunbury resident died in Philadelphia hospital of complications Martha Kerlin daughter survives Mary J Gibbons 62 died at her Northumberland home of apoplexy Jacob H Seachrist 27 of Northumberland died at Mary M Packer hospital survived by husband and two children

Waynesboro Samuel Wishard Zullinger John C. Wishard Coleraine James R. Jackson Sunbury Louisa Kerlin Philadelphia

Surprise birthday dinner for David L. Snavely in Mechanicsburg

In Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania on June 2 a surprise birthday dinner was hosted at the East Main Street home of David L. Snavely. Mrs. Snavely organized a turkey dinner for twelve with pink and white table decor featuring mock orange blossoms and pink roses. Snavely received many gifts and congratulations from guests.

Mechanicsburg David L. Snavely East Main Street

Dinner at Silver Lake

A handsomely appointed dinner for twenty four covers was hosted by Miss C Marie Strominger at Silver Lake near Lewisberry on Monday afternoon at 2 o clock. Afterward the guests enjoyed dancing and boating then moved to the hostess home on South Market Street. Attendees came from York Camp Hill Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg.

Mechanicsburg C. Marie Strominger Silver Lake Lewisberry South Market Street York

Outing of Drug Clerks Includes Tennis Meet

Dauphin and Lemoyne Pa June 2. George Landis hosts at his bungalow Sidnal with Keller Drug Store staff from Harrisburg. Tennis match sees Walter Kauffman and George Landis beat Harry Holtz and John Senseman 6-2 6-2. Dinner follows with guests including Croll Keller and John Senseman. In Williams Grove outing eight locals ride by auto Miss Ruth Bentz and others in party.

Dauphin George Landis Sidnal Cross Keller Keller Drug Store Harrisburg Walter Kauffman Harry Holtz John Senseman Walter M. Kauffman Croll Keller John P. Keller C. K. Keller Philadelphia E. M.sellers Landis Lemoyne Williams Grove Ruth Bentz Elizabeth Sweigert Stella Bentz Rhea Miller William Bentz Benjamin Kunkel James Brymesser J. Boyd- Trostle

Miss Ethel Wagner and Mrs Erb Attend District convention

Miss Ethel Wagner and Mrs James Erb left for Williamsport to attend a joint convention of the missionary and Christian Endeavor societies of the United Evangelical churches in the district. Wagner represents the Young People's Missionary Society and Erb the Christian Endeavor society.

Lemoyne Ethel Wagner James Erb Williamsport Missionary and Christian Endeavor Societies United Evangelical Churches Miss Wagner Young People’s Missionary Society United Evangelical Church Christian Endeavor Society

Street paving postponed in Lemoyne and New Cumberland notices

Lemoyne borough council met last night and decided no paving on Hummel avenue due to lack of funds. Residents were asked to help bear costs, but most declined. Also in New Cumberland the Sunshine Guild schedules an ice cream and strawberry festival for June 18. Esther Taylor achieves ten straight terms without absence at local high school. Mrs. W A Cockerley chosen as Christian Endeavor convention delegate for Hagerstown June 15 to 17. Alumni banquet set for June 3 at Buttorff's Hall Third Street.

Lemoyne Lemoyne Borough Hummel Avenue New Cumberland Sunshine Guild W. A. Cockerley Christian Endeavor Hagerstown Buttorff's Third Street

Milton Wilson injured in yard accident at Cumberland Valley

West Shore News reports Milton Wilson a yard brakeman for Cumberland Valley Railroad recovering after a brush with a brake wheel lever knocked him from a car leaving facial cuts and bruises. Other notes cover school board hires Eunice Igham music teacher truant officer Calvin Coleman janitor John Danner, band festival June 12, moonlight walk by P C and E Club members, funeral for George W Swinn in Enola, Evangelistic campaign planning, and a quiet wedding of Harry R Kiner and Emma P Carpenter.

Lemoyne Milton Wilson Cumberland Valley Railroad Wilson

Buttons Sell For Fourth of July Fund In Hummelstown

In Hummelstown on Monday the Busy Bee Club sold nearly 1000 buttons for the Fourth of July celebration fund. Money from the sale will be reported at tonight’s general committee meeting.

Hummelstown Busy Bee Club

Pale Beauty Fades From Boarding School to Market Ad

An ad-style warning targets girls and their mothers about anemia and fatigue. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe, effective blood builder, claiming they prevent physical decline and restore pale complexions. The copy stresses public sales through local druggists and offers a free booklet “Building Up the Blood.”

Ailments of Men Overcome with Cadomene Tonic

An advertisement touts a home remedy for male vitality and nervous exhaustion. It claims three grain Cadomene tablets restore strength without opiates or a doctor’s prescription. The copy promises quick improvements in vigor and nerve force, urging discreet purchase at pharmacies.

June Weddings Across Central Pennsylvania

Miss Bessie M. Rutter wed Walter J. Weitzel at St Pauls Methodist in Lancaster. Florence M. Knaisch married Wilbur C. Holmes at St Stephen Lutheran in Marietta. Hetta Fulton of Sunbury wed Dale W. Mericle of Bloomsburg in a Sunbury ceremony.

Mountville Bessie M. Rutter Walter J. Weitzel Pottsville St. Paul’s Methodist Church Lancaster Joseph L. Gensemer Marietta Florence M. Knaisch Wilbur C. Holmes St. Stephen's Lutheran Church E. Meister Sunbury Hetta Fulton John K. Fulton Dale W. Mericle Bloomsburg

Bicycle Rider Killed on Rexmont Hill Near Union Church

Lebanon Pa June 2 Harry Lesher aged 20 of Rexmont seven miles south of the city was fatally injured in a bicycle accident on Rexmont Hill near Union Church Monday night at seven o clock and died yesterday morning of a skull base fracture. The farm hand employed by his uncle Light Stahler was coasting down the steep hill when he lost control of the handlebars.

Lebanon Harry Lesher Rexmont Union Church Light Stahler

Cattlemen Picnic Set by Laurel Run in June

Cattlemen from Cumberland Franklin and Perry counties plan the second annual picnic at Laurel Run on Thursday June 10. Welcome address by State Forester Harold E Bryner with speakers John P Sipe Jasper Alexander Harry McCrea the Rev John W Keener and Professor Simon E Harkins. Blain Cornet Band to provide music.

Telegraph Brain Cumberland Franklin Perry Laurel Run Harold E. Bryner New Germantown John P. Sipe McConnellsburg Jasper Alexander Carlisle Harry McCrea Newville John W. Keener Simon E. Harkins Blain Cornet

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