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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
7
The Council of the Harrisburg Academy of Medicine will hold its business meeting this evening at 8:30 in the Academy of Medicine building located at 819 North Second Street.
Four year old Charles Albert Knabe son of Mr and Mrs William A Knabe of 1524 North Fifth street sustained a fractured left leg last night when knocked down by a roller skater in front of his home. He was taken to Harrisburg Hospital for treatment.
Evangelist C E Hillis in a six weeks revival at the Tabernacle denounces churches for not joining the campaign and says the borough and some churches are run by booze interests. He taunts church officers as the town's worst knocker and notes many homes lack Bibles while beer is common. Mrs Hillis will lecture on Women and Booze and the Unpardonable Sin will be his sermon tomorrow evening. Augustus Donatella showcases a four legged duckling on Front Street hatched at a Christian foreigner's yard.
Members of the Steelton high school graduating class will attend two honors events this evening, the thirteenth annual Douglass association banquet and a Methodist Church reception. The Douglass event at Hygienic school features a literary and musical program honoring colored graduates, with several speeches and performances.
The text states a claim of improving Goodyear tires beyond current models. It reflects a manufacturing emphasis on upgrading durability and performance, suggesting ongoing development and marketing language without specific technical details or outcomes.
The Swatara township high school alumni association held its annual reception for graduates in Oberlin High School room with music by an orchestra and vocal numbers by Jennie Parthemore and Fred Wigfield. Arthur H. Hull gave an address. a male quartet sang. Dr. Eleanor Fox read poems. Officers listed include President W. H. Horner and Treasurer W. J. Bishop. A separate surprise party at 445 Catherine Street featured Goldie Bogar and others. Municipal League meeting postponed. Douglas Association elected officers. Steelton A C began practice. Moose Lodge Ladies Night planned for June 16. Several licenses issued and a court bail hearing for Jesse Mattis.
The Merchants' Association of Steelton named a committee to raise funds for a Fourth of July celebration. Members include M. J. Kane Louis Lehrman Harry Jones and Ralph Eckels. Fairlamb's cigar store is a central collection point for donations. Miss M Belle Orris Pine street joined in college commencement exercises at Lebanon Valley College. Mrs Arthur Goodwin and daughter of Baltimore visit Oberlin residents.
The Middletown School Board elected several teachers for the upcoming term. H. B. Garver was re elected high school principal. P. K. Gotwalt will teach German and Latin, Miss Margaret Potter will teach music and drawing, and Miss Kathryn Aumiller will teach English history. Grammar school leaders include A. S. Quickel as principal and J. B. Martin as assistant, with Grace P. Keefer heading the intermediate division.
The Rev. Jesse G. Smith will be installed as pastor of the Fourth Street Church of Christ this evening. Rev. Dr. F. W. Burnham, president of the American Christian Missionary Society, will lead the ceremony with Rev. Dr. Earle Wilfley as a featured speaker. Smith recently arrived from Indiana and has a five year contract with the church through the Mission Board.
Community notes list wedding of Ruth Waltz and Carl Baxtresser in Lancaster and social plans. Also upcoming strawberry social by Ladies All Society of the Presbyterian Church on June 19 in North Union street barn. Graduation of fourth teachers' training class at United Brethren Church and a Highspire house party at Perdi x.
A note states Voyle Paper has secured work in Hershey during the big convention, with details indicating employment arrangements at the home on West Main Street.
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