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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
11
Plans are nearly complete for the district convention of the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain in Gettysburg paused for a June 14 event. Twelve castles in York and Adams counties will parade at four and then drill degree teams at Kurtz playground in handsome uniforms.
Miss Louise Bruecker of Oakland California credits Peru-NA with ending years of coughs and throat catarrh after diphtheria. She praises Peru-NA and Manalin for ongoing use in her cabinet and notes the remedy supports digestion and mucous membranes to bolster health.
Fifty eight graduates received promotion certificates at the Meade building in Gettysburg. The program featured a playlet on citizenship with characters including Spirit of History Spirit of Peace and Spirit of Industry. Prizes were awarded to top performers and a marriage notice from Marietta followed.
An insert touts mercorized wax for improving complexion by absorbing and removing surface flaws. It claims faded skin, freckles, and blemishes peel away gradually, leaving a smooth, youthful tone. Packed comme il faut for overnight use like a cold cream and available at drug stores.
Details of a year long plan for the Perry County Sabbath School Association were announced by Miss Emma E. Roberts. Elizabeth Roath was tapped to advance district Sunday school work. A conference and fall tour were planned with Rev. C. A. Waltman coordinating. Delegates to the State Association were named, with Mrs. C. E. Jeffers and Miss Emma E. Roberts among attendees. Soldiers Earl H. Bare and Walter Reers discussed as likely returning on the transport President Grant. Rev. Dr. Jordan will preach at Baughman Memorial Church with St Paul’s service for graduates.
Clarence Stough of Shiremanstown returns home after days in Chambersburg and Gettysburg. Dozens from Shiremanstown visit Carlisle Lancaster and Harrisburg areas for weekend gatherings at cottages and family homes across New Cumberland Shiremanstown and Mechanicsburg.
The Marysville Baseball Association in Dauphin Perry League discussed several events to raise funds including a single night festival and a big two day festival with a show and carnival later in the year. Tentative dates were set for two postponed games with Newport pending a Marysville Newport conference. Funeral services for Mrs. Witmer are set for Thursday at 10 a.m. from Market Square with private burial at Mt. Olivet. Mrs. Eckhert was called to New York by the death of her father B. P. Mapes who died after Memorial Day.
Social notes report visits and guests across towns including York Haven Harrisburg and New Cumberland. Names include Mrs George Hoffman Mrs Clara Love Mr Curtis Krout and families with weekend and extended stays noted in several communities. The Mercersburg briefing mentions arrivals from Altoona Martinsburg Upton Timonium and Philadelphia.
Marysville Pennsylvania property owners will pay a 25 mill school tax this year, five mills higher than recent years. Directors say the increase covers rising school expenses and salaries, with borough low assessments partly blamed for the higher rate.
June 4 in Duncannon Pennsylvania John Snyder a Penn township farmer and dairyman was severely injured when a cow broke loose and pressed him toward the barn door. He may have fractured his elbow as he tried to head off the animal.
Marysville Pa June 4 War was declared at a borough council meeting over petty nuisances by a party of small boys. Burgess Amos M Fisher ordered steps to break up the youths activity and arrests will be ordered. Tax rate remains ten mills. Baseball Association granted use of council chamber with room upkeep condition.
An advertisement urges spring workers to try Novo San, claiming it cleanses and enriches blood while generating new red blood cells. A 12 day trial package is offered through H C Kennedy or George A Gorgas with a money back guarantee if the user does not feel at least 50 percent better in eating sleep and energy.
Paul D. Bailey a Pennsylvania railroad locomotive engineer who shot neighbor George W Sassaman last week has engaged James Scarlet Danville lawyer to defend him Public sentiment favors Bailey and railroad men back the move A writ of habeas corpus to gain bail is expected Bailey’s wife denies any ill will saying the killing was cold blooded and without cause
Sunbury Pa June 4 Cash was the only thing Jonas Wiest a wealthy resident of Herndon would accept from Sheriff Jeremiah of Northumberland county in settlement of a $5,000 judgment the sheriff had collected for him. The writ was marked satisfied and Deputy Sheriff Frank Adams was making out a check for the amount but Wiest demanded cash. Adams then secured the money from First National Bank in new $20 bills. Wiest was satisfied and left rejoicing with the cash in a large wallet.
Mrs. H B Nixon received word that her son Captain Thomas Nixon a West Point graduate and Regular Army officer was accidentally injured in Gettysburg Pennsylvania on June 4 with the nature of the injury not disclosed.
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