Veteran Canal Boatman Col John S Garrett Dies in Lewistown
Colonel John Shultz Garrett 77, a veteran canal boatman and early Harrisburg railroad retiree, died at his Lewistown home of paralysis. He began as a waterboy in 1869, rose to yardmaster at Lewistown Junction, and later served as sheriff of Mifflin County. He was a Civil War veteran and held multiple local offices. He was a charter member of several fraternal orders.
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John Shultz Garrett
Lewistown
Harrisburg
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lewistown Junction
Garrett
Veteran
Mifflin County
Co. A
Forty-sixth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Co. E
Third United States Volunteers
Hulings Post
Railroad Notes Ice Furnished to Reading Employees
Ice is now being furnished to Reading employees in all branches. Freight tracks on the Middle Division near Durward were damaged yesterday by a freight wreck, delaying traffic for several hours. A hospital train and two soldier trains moving from Camp Dix to the West passed through Harrisburg yesterday. At last night’s board meeting of the P R R Y M C A directors, after routine business, further actions were likely discussed.
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Middle Division
Durward
Camp Dix
Harrisburg
The
Why So Many Advertisers Prefer the Telegraph
Campaign note from Le Ao signs off as campaign manager dated May 26 1919 praising advertiser preference for the Telegraph. The piece emphasizes a broad advertiser appeal and strategic messaging aimed at readers.
Railroad officials visit Harrisburg and Lebanon
General Manager F. M. Focht W. F. Keffler and R. B. Rasbridge of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad were in Harrisburg yesterday. They stopped at Rutherford and later visited Lebanon as part of their itinerary.
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F. Keffler
R. B. Rasbridge
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Harrisburg
Rutherford
Lebanon
Seven Days to Strong Nerves with Bioserin Tablets
An advertisement promises vast improvements for nervous rundown individuals by using Bio-seren tablets. It claims increased red blood cells and steadier nerves after seven days of taking seven tablets daily, two after meals and one at night, with a guarantee of refund if expectations are not met. Local druggists supply the product.
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America
Lieutenant Sweeney Returns From World War Service
Lieutenant Pat Sweeney returns home from overseas. He was greeted by former associates at the Pennsylvania Railroad station. A resident of 1 South Eighteenth Street, he enlisted at the war’s outbreak and served in the Headquarters Company of the old Eighth Regiment before becoming a first lieutenant with the 316th Engineers noted for service in France.
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Pat Sweeney
Pennsylvania
Sweeney
No. 1
South Eighteenth Street
Eighth Regiment
Three Hundred and Sixteenth Engineers
France
Panther seen as favorite in English Derby field
The article notes fourteen starters for the Derby with Panther regarded a sure thing, facing strong challengers Whisky Magnet and Buchan. All Alone draws interest though owned and trained by Torrington, while the King's stables have no entry in the classic race with the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary attending.
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Prince of Wales
Princess Mary
Earl of Lonsdale
Panther
Andrew Black
Walter Bilbey
Major Waldorf Astor
Buchan
Torrington
King’s
June Weather Records Fall
The local weather bureau reports a cooling trend in the middle Mississippi valley with the western disturbance moving east. Showers occur in the Mississippi Missouri and East Gulf regions while Charleston cites 2.56 inches. Temperatures reach highs near June records in the Middle Atlantic and New England areas.
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R. Demain
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
East Gulf States
Atlantic States
North Carolina
Atlantic
Charleston
Minnesota
Montana
Nevada
Middle Atlantic
New England
Mrs Edward McGeehan Dies in Midland Pa
The death of Mrs Edward Mc Geehan in Midland was announced yesterday. A longtime Breelton resident she leaves a husband and five daughters. Burial will take place in Midland.
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Edward McGeehan
Midland
Coal Shortage Looms If Buyers Do Not Act Now
The article warns of a coal shortage as 25 percent of output is lost since January. With production at 8 million tons weekly versus 11 million needed, domestic fuel, transportation, and industry face sharp strain next winter. Fuel Administrator Garfield urges immediate coal orders to avert shortages.
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United States Geological Survey
Montgomery
Europe
Harrisburg
Cocal
Garfield
Coal Exchange
Thief Suspects Leave Names in Typewriter
Thieves who broke into the parsonage of the Baptist Church here stole valuables from the Rev. Kern. In their scramble to escape they sat at the minister's typewriter and left their own names, and those of companions, on the keys. Arrests are likely.
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Ashland
Baptist Church
Kern
Fierce Sun Draws Higher Wages on State Highway
Workers on the State highway project between Fayetteville and Chambersburg demanded 10 cents more an hour to continue in the extreme heat as temperatures neared 100 degrees. The foreman was notified of the wage increase as a condition for ongoing labor under the sun’s rays.
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Fayetteville
Mercury
Chambersburg
Brigades Arrive as Major General Marks WW II Dispatch
In New York the Thirty-sixth Division landed aboard the Patricia totaling 2846 troops led by Major General William R. Smith. London reports Semenoff elected grand duke of Mongolia. San Francisco, Hurley says new steamship lines will serve both coasts. Washington notes provost guards to be reduced by June 15 and phased out soon. Philadelphia Valley Railroad declares a 1% dividend.
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New York
William R. Smith
Patricia
Washington
Safreei
Edward N. Hurley
War Department
German Newspaper Favoritism Denounced
Capitol Hill debates focus on bills to remove favoritism toward German language advertising in official notices. Early session support favored repealing the German language clause, but passage has been slowed by committee interests. Proposals aim to repeal mandatory German newspaper provisions though political influence is cited as maintaining the clause.
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Capitol Hill
Harrisburg Y M C A plans drive to aid General Secretary Reeves
Enthusiastic officials and members of the Harrisburg Y M C A aim to raise 10 000 to meet the budget and provide 1 800 to the Pennsylvania Railroad Y M C A while Reeves is on sick leave for flu. Arch Dinsmore and trustees organize fifteen teams with Captain George F Lamb directing the drive set for Monday through Wednesday of next week. Laurence Shep ly named publicity chairman with a committee including Wellington G. Jones J Douglass M Royal and Emory Lutz.
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Harrisburg Y. M. C. A
Bob” Reeves
Pennsylvania Railroad Y. M. C. A
Reeves
Arch Dinsmore
Laurence Sheply
Wellington G. Jones
J. Douglass M. Royal
Emory Lutz
L. F. Neefe
Frank F. Davenport
John F. O'Neill
E. J. Stackpole, Jr
John §. Moser
F. W. Covert
William M
Class of 191? listes names and colors at ceremony
Hoerner named No 8 and 15 students listed with numbers and titles. Hanna M Zerfing and Miss Lentz noted as daughter of County Recorder James EB Lentz. Class flower is rose of Sharon and colors are green and white.
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Hanna M. Zerfing
Miss Lentz
James EB. Lentz
Rose
Sharon l
Elizabethville High to Hold June 17 Commencement
Commencement exercises for Elizabethville High School will be held Tuesday evening June 17 in the town auditorium. Graduates include Irene A. Lentz Dorothy E. Margerum Elma M. Moyer Amy A. Swab Erma M. Stroup Florence M. Whitman and others.
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Elizabethville
Elizabethville High School
Irene A. Lentz
Dorothy E. Margerum
Elma M. Moyer
Amy A. Swab
Erma M. Stroup
Florence M. Whitman
Reading funeral for 68 year old Pennsylvania patient
Mrs. Victoria Lucewski died at the state hospital aged 68. Undertaker Sourbeer will transport the body to Reading for funeral services there. In Wilkes-Barre, H. Holstein and about a dozen local Eagles members attend the F O E annual convention.
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Victoria Lucewski
Pennsylvania State Hospital
Reading
Sourbeer
H. ©. Holstein
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Wilkes-Barre
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Old Canal
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Warkend RG
Penna
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Harrisburg Light & Power Company
F. M. Focht
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London
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Siberia
Mongolia
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Favoritism
the Telegraph Printing Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Dean
Bright
Doan
North Sixth Street
Charles R. Pye
N. 6Th St
Thompson Street
Mra. J. L. Anspach
Thompson St
North Penn Street
R. B. McIntyre
N. Penn St
Kennedy's
McIntyre
Toan
Dan
Melrose Street
William Mars
Melrose St
Milburn Co., Manufal Chemists
Buffalo, N. Y
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