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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1917

Page

7

Liberty Bonds drive launched in Carlisle countywide

A joint Central committee of Carlisle area bankers launched a campaign to place 1,000,000 in Liberty Loan bonds in Carlisle County. Banks will loan at 3.5 percent for nine months, and bond clubs will be formed. Robert W. Irving leads the committee with representatives from Carlisle Trust, Carlisle Deposit, Farmers Trust, Mt Holly Springs Regional, and other local banks.

Carlisle Robert W. Irving Carlisle Trust Company L. C. Lesher Carlisle Deposit Bank Serena Keller Farmers Trust Company Dunfee Mt. Holly Springs

Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and joint pains. It claims rapid relief within three minutes after one application and asserts internal and external efficacy for coughs colds throat diphtheria and tonsillitis. The golden red oil allegedly penetrates thick leather in minutes and is sold for one dollar with a money back guarantee.

Geo. A. Gorfas

Woman Stops Pole Planting In Mechanicsburg Pa

Mechanicsburg, June 4. A dispute between United Telephone linemen and Mrs. Alice Starr Hauck led to two new trees being planted on her property while a telephone pole was to be installed. Mrs. Hauck restrained the workers by holding the wire, sat in a rocking chair, and asserted the pole should not be placed on the dug hole.

Mechanicsburg United Telephone Company Alice Starr Hauck South Market East Coover Mrs. Hauck

Laucks Hosts Twelfth Birthday in Hummelstown

Oscar Laucks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Laucks, entertained Zelma Mumma Gertrude Cassel Katharine Brighthill Lenore Gordon Blanche Muth Harry Reigle Harry Ebersole Maurice Wolf Clair Cassel and William Smith in honor of his twelfth birthday in Hummelstown Pennsylvania. The party featured games and refreshments prepared by Mrs. Laucks.

Hummelstown Oscar Laucks Harry R. Laucks Zelma Mumma Gertrude Cassel Katharine Brighthill Lenore Gordon Blanche Muth Harry Reigle Harry Ebersole Maurice Wolf Clair Cassel William Smith

Local church presents silk flag and Bibles to Sunday School

In Hummelstown Pennsylvania on June 4 the United Brethren Sunday School displayed a silk flag with brass pedestal and eagle on the pulpit and will present substantially bound Bibles to each member who enlists for service. A Liberty bond sale meeting was held with PF Schaffner as chair to appoint solicitors who will canvass homes in town and surrounding areas on June 7.

Hummelstown United Brethren Sunday School PF. J. Schaffner Mr. Schaffner Harry M. Horst Clarence A. Conrad Uriah L Baisbaugh E. Z. Etter

Feast of Roses to be Held in Manheim this Month

The twenty sixth annual payment of the rose to the Steigel heirs and the memorial service will be held in the Lutheran church at Manheim on an unspecified date this month. John B. Graybill of Rohrerstown will legally pay the debt of the rose.

Marietta Manheim Steigel John B. Graybill Rohrerstown

Joint Meetings At Marysville Charm Eastern Pennsylvania Churches

Marysville Ja June 4 extensive arrangements are being made for the combined nineteenth annual Christian Endeavor convention and the fiftieth annual Sunday school convention of the Churches of God of the Eastern Pennsylvania eldership. The events run Tuesday to Thursday with a detailed program of sermons lectures and songs.

M. A. Hoff New Cumberland J. B. Martin Middletown L 8. Mudge Harrisburg W. A. Myers Mt. Pleasant Enhant G. Yahn Grace D. Reiner Easton E. J. Huggins Penbrook H. 8. Hershey Franklin Broske York A. L. Kriner C. H. Heiges

Missionary Meeting Planned in Palmyra First United Brethren Church to host 39th East PA Women’s Missionary session

The East Pennsylvania branch annual meeting of the Women’s Missionary Association will be held June 5 to 7 at Palmyra’s First United Brethren Church. Otterbein Guild members will organize events with 250 delegates anticipated. Program includes hymnody, prayers, talks by local and distant speakers, and elections. funeral reported for Progress saddler John Good, age 50, with services planned tomorrow.

Palmyra East Pennsylvania Women's Missionary Association First United Brethren Church Otterbein Guild I. M. Hershey Myerstown Holy E. O. Burber J. Raymond Engle Charles M. Coover Annville Theda Kettering Elsie Hall Dayton Ohio Alfred K. Mills D. M. Hershey Palmyra Choir Progress John Good Oscar E. Good Mary Elizabeth Good In Progress H. M .Miller Fenbrook

Lumberman Commits Suicide Near New Bloomfield

David Weaver aged 69 hanged himself in a woodcutter's shack three miles from New Bloomfield Pennsylvania last week. His body was found by a fellow workman on Friday. He is survived by two sisters and a brother.

New Bloomfield David Weaver

Social and Personal News From West Shore Towns

West Shore notes recount residents visiting relatives and friends in Shiremanstown Harrisburg and Carlisle with several trips to Marysville York Springs Camp Hill Enola and Churchtown Also Marysville announces Safety-first motion pictures will be shown June 14 with tickets available from railroad and state officials The Marysville High School Alumni Association initiated six graduates and held a banquet The Marysville Athletic Association railroader contest shows Chief Burgess Amos M Fisher leading with 138 votes and George Zeller 466 votes New Cumberland plans paving on Bridge Street with potential State aid and action anticipated at council session

Mary Zimmerman Pearl Shiremanstown Harrisburg George Harman, Jr White Hil Jennie Stephens Goldsboro Newberrytown Evelyn Stone Elmira Stone Camp Hill H. M. Zearing William W. Braught Miriam and Bernice Taylor Enola Nellie Beam York, Pa Marysville Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Galen Theater R. G. Cunningham J. Pursell Lilley State Department Cunningham Marysville, Pa Marysville Athletic Association Burgess Amos M. Fisher George Zellers New Cumberland Bridge Street Reiff

Vacancies to be debated by Wormleysburg council

Vacancies in councilman, chief of police and health officer remain open and councilmen will seek suitable candidates tonight. West Fairview plans ten street plugs and other ordinances while Cumberland Valley Telephones poles and wires are under review. Enola High School Alumni Association holds its monthly meeting this evening at the Summit Street building.

Wormleysburg Borough Council West Fairview Cumberland Valley Telephones Enola The Enola High School Summit Street Zeamer Detweller

Mary E Spahr and Daniel Pierce Wed in Enola

Miss Mary E Spahr and Daniel Pierce both of Mt. Zion Cumberland county were married Thursday at the First United Brethren Church parsonage Enola. The groom works in Enola and they plan a short wedding trip before settling there. Enola High pupils set a farewell dance at Hanshaw's Hall Harrisburg after final exams begin today.

Enola Mary E. Spahr Daniel Pierce Mt. Zion Cumberland County First United Brethren Church J. Stewart Glen Enola High School Hanshaw’s Hall Harrisburg

Will Get His Old Auto

A man named Rife from near Upper Strasburg will sell to Captain John M. Runk the original Ford car brought to Chambersburg in 1906. The car bore number 1004, a factory mark, and cost $1,000. It remains in good condition and runs well.

Waynesboro Rife Upper Strasburg John M. Runk Ford Chambersburg

Ambulance Training Camp to See Large U S Army Influx

Allentown pa june 4 according to officers in charge of the allentown ambulance training camp of the united states army a large number of units will arrive next week and by next sunday about 2000 men are expected to be there.

Allentown United States Army

Suburban Notes From Tremont Visited By Relatives

Tremont area social notes record Leah Spittler and Helen Dress of Pine Grove visiting Annie Donmeyer. Ella Neal of Suedburg and Annie Heinikle visited Maria Helsler. Margaret Marks of Harrisburg attended her sister's commencement. Families including Huntzingers of Hegins attended events with Kopp family. Huff of Cressona visited relatives. Maguire and Workman, Kutztown Normal students, visited the former’s parents.

Tremont Leah Spittler Helen Dress Pine Grove Annie Donmeyer Ella Neal Suedburg Annie Heinikle Maria Helsler Margaret Marks Harrisburg Spencer Huntzinger Irene Oscar Huntzinger Alma Hannah Schmeltz Hegins Harry Kopp Samuel Huff Harry Cressona Anna Maguire Prudence Workman Kutztown Normal School

Festivities Mark Irving College 1917 Commencement

Mechanicsburg Pa June 4 Festivities begin for Irving College sixty first annual commencement with Dramatic Club play Keeping Her Colors Flying given to capacity crowds Proceeds go to Red Cross Miss Jane Rae directs the club Rev Dr A R Steck delivers baccalaureate sermon at Columbian Hall Rev N L Euwer in charge of services J George Becht addresses congregation on Lifes Vision Chorus Club concert music class of 1917 grand concert scheduled Alumnae exercises and trustees meeting and president reception planned Inevitable celebratory mood peraking the times.

Mechanicsburg Irving College Dramatic Club Red Cross Jane Rae Columbian Hall A. R. Steck First Lutheran Church of Carlisle H. C. Harper Zerba T. Weber Pauline Metuger J. George Becht Harrisburg N. L. Euwer Chorus Club Board of Trustees

Suit for 25000 Damages Follows Murder Trial

Northumberland county common pleas court opens with sixty one cases. The lead suit seeks 25000 damages by John T P Brunen of Pittsburgh against the Mt Carmel Electric Light Company over a light dispute at a Mt Carmel carnival that preceded a fatal shooting of Frank Svit ski. Brunen had been acquitted of murder at the prior term. Dr A A Thomson named sealer of weights and measures for Cumberland County with a 1000 salary and a term that runs until further notice.

Sunbury Northumberland County Common Pleas Court John TP. Brunen Pittsburgh Mt. Carmel Frank Svitsky Brunen Northumberland County Carlisle A. A. Thomson Carothers Shippensburg Thomson

Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Promoted As Refreshing Drink

Advertises Horsford's acid phosphate as more beneficial and cooling than lemonade. Mentions a registration event at the council chamber on Tuesday, June 5, for men aged 21 to 31, with Gardner and F K Coover present to assist.

Horsford New Cumberland Gardner F. EK. Coover The National Bank Council

Camp invitation for Boy Scouts at State College

Boy Scouts invited for a summer camp at State College Pennsylvania with July troop hikes. Scouts gain free use of armory athletic fields showers and other conveniences for a country vacation. Accommodations meals and instruction in agriculture forestry first aid nature study provided. contact college two weeks in advance to reserve space. Funeral services held for Mrs Mary Bosler in Duncannon.

State College Pennsylvania

Pastor Shafer Accepts Carlisle Call At Second Presbyterian

The Rev. Glenn M. Shafer of Clarion has accepted the Carlisle Second Presbyterian Church pastorate and will assume duties around July 5 with an annual salary of 2500 dollars.

Carlisle Glenn M. Shafer Clarion Second Presbyterian Church

Minister Injured by Fall in Mechanicsburg

The Rev. Garner pastor of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church was seriously injured when he slipped on a sidewalk edge and fell unconscious Saturday night in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. Bystanders aided him until medical help arrived and he was taken home after regaining consciousness. Doctors reported a badly sprained right ankle and torn ligaments. His condition improved but remains painful.

Mechanicsburg Rey, & & Gaines Trindle Spring Lutheran Church Garner Red Cross Dramatic Club Irving College West Main Street Garnes

Dr James Headache Powder Promises Quick Relief

An old time ad promises fast relief from headaches pain and neuralgia with Dr James Headache Powder. The dime package is sold at drug stores and a few moments after taking it the headache and pain vanish.

Dr. James

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Genwine Carter Miller Roses Canadian Pacific Rockies RB. Perry Canadian Pacific Railway Broadway New York City Christian Endeavor and Sunday School Convention Church of God Beecham S West Shore News West Shore Marysville High School Ellen Gault Miriam Hess Rueil Rice Bruce Rider Joseph Lightner Edison Wiseman L. D. Hornberger Burgess McNeil VW Sealer Mary Bosler Duncannon Filmore T. Kohler United Brethren Cemetery Bosler Mia Bessie Gross Henry William Mary Caroline Wetzel Henry Snyder Ng Teas Ley Icedale Victor Victor Asking Machine Company Largo Sung de Luca Metropolitan Opera Company Barber of Seville Giuseppe de Luca Figaro Barber Victor Talking Machine Co Camden N. J Victor Records Victrola Victrole Victor Talking Machine Company Tsigag Machine
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