Louise Cooper shower marks upcoming June wedding
A miscellaneous shower at 1342 Liberty Street honored Miss Louise R. Cooper with a buffet and many gifts. She plans to wed W. Harry Ward in June, with attendees including Belle Sanderson Carolyn Lewis Marie Bowersox Ruth Morris Esther Martz Elnora Shearer Mae Wingard Stella Ulrich and several family members and friends. Mrs. C. H. Woehle has recovered from a major operation at Hartman Hospital. Lieutenant Frank K. Ross of the U S Army arrived from Atlanta with his family and will visit State College to review the cadet regiment at the trustees invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise R. Cooper
Liberty Street
Miss Cooper
W. Harry Ward
Belle Sanderson
Carolyn Lewis
Rie Bowersox
Ruth Morris
Esther Martz
Elnora Shearer
Mae Wingard
Stella Ulrich
A. Buffington
Maude Cooper
Alyce Cooper
Louise Cooper
Wilson Ebersole
Ross
Frank K. Ross
Atlanta
Gordon Institute
State College
Catharine Moltz
J. Melchinger Lewis
Washburn
Wis
Market Square Presbyterian Church
George Edward Hawes
Central High School
Lewis
du Pont Powder Company
Theodore Meitz
American Navy plug tobacco marketing pitch
An advertisement extols American Navy plug tobacco as superior to scrap and other chew. It emphasizes purity, wholesome taste, long-lasting flavor, and modern sanitary production, urging chewers to stock up before work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Navy
Auto TOSSES Boy Beneath Trolley
A boy dodged a car driven by Adam Glad and was struck by trolley No. 508 under motor man James Banford and conductor Dan Arnold near Middle town. He survived long enough to be taken to the Harrisburg Hospital with a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Some witnesses say the car grazed him and the trolley caused the injuries. authorities cite both as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Glad
James Banford
Dan Arnold
Middletown
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Mr. Glad
Harrisburg
First Municipal Band Concert and Dance at Boas and Front
The Social Workers' Club plans an 8 pm concert by the Municipal Band at Boas and Front streets followed by a dance. A program of one-steps two-steps waltzes fox-trots includes titles such as We'll Never Let Our Old Flag Fall Co-ed America I Love You and Auntie Skinner's Chicken Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherman
Social Workers’ Club
Boas
Front Streets
America
Alabama
All America
Elain
Letty
Auntie Skinner
Summer wedding at Sigler home with family for Grace Sigler Karper
The Sigler residence at 617 North Sixteenth Street hosts the wedding of Grace Victoria Sigler to J Miller Karper this evening. Rev Yates and Rev Lyter officiate, with Howard Sigler and Mary Sigler in key roles. reception to follow after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Sigler
J. Miller Karper
Martin A. Sigler
North Sixteenth Street
Grace Victoria Sigler
Samuel B. Karper
Swatara Street
William N. Yates
Fourth Street
Mary E. Sigler
Lee S§sser
Carmichael
Karper
Central High School
Deck School
St. Stephen's Episcopal Choir
Pennsylvania State Library
Miss Durbin in Costume to Lecture on Japan
The Zion Lutheran Sunday School presents an illustrated lecture on Japan by Miss Amelia Durbin in native dress. Miss Julia n Bishop directs. Mrs. B. J. Decevee will sing Puccini’s Un bel di Verdremo. Silver collection funds church house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Bishop
Zion Lutheran Sunday School
Amelia Durbin
Japan
Durbin
Empire
Islands
Orient
B. J. Decevee
Puccini
Church House
Two Newborn Daughters Reported in 1916 Birth Notices
Mr and Mrs Charles Linn of 2504 Derry Street announce the birth of daughter Mary Elizabeth Linn on June 4 1916. Mrs Linn formerly Miss Edna Hutter of Enola. Mr and Mrs M B Witmer of Pen Brook announce the birth of daughter Claire Elizabeth Witmer on May 30 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Linn
Derry Street
Mary Elizabeth Linn
Linn
Edna Hutter
Enola
M. B. Witmer
Penbrook
Claire Elizabeth Witmer
Ringling Brothers Welcome Sixty Clowns forcoming Tour
A traveling troupe of sixty clowns from various nations gathers in Chicago before the Ringling Brothers circus return to town on Wednesday June 14. The group includes Joe Deltorelli Andrew Casino and Jules Turnour with a season packed of antics grotesque costumes and new mechanical tricks alongside trained animals for the main tent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Andrews
Joe Deltorelli
France
Andrew Casino
Persia
Fred Stelling
Jules Turnour
Spain
George Hartzell
America
Merry Band
Chicago
Ringling Brothers
Downland
Japanese Cabinet Decides Not to Move in China
Tokio June 8 A special cabinet session addressed the China crisis after President Yuan Shikai’s death. The foreign office announced Japan will take no new political action regarding China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
China
Yuan Shi-Kai
Foreign Office
Japan
Yuan Shi Kai regrets monarchical move and names successor
Peking June 8 The dying Yuan Shi kai expressed regret for the monarchical bid that brought China disaster. He urged Hsu Shih chang to protect his family and named Li Yuan Hung as successor, with Li taking the presidential oath as flags flew at half mast and papers mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Yuan Shi-kai
China
Hsu Shih-chang
Li Yuan Hung
Yuan Shi Kall
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Endorsed For Hair Care
An advertisement touts refined cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo option. It warns against alkali in soaps and explains that a small amount rubbed into damp hair produces rich lather and thorough cleansing without drying or harming the scalp. The oil is cheap, greaseless, and widely available at drug stores.
Son of Yuan Shi-kai Ends Life After Father's Death
A dispatch from Pekin reports Yuan Shi-kai's oldest son died by his own hand following his father and China's republic president's death. The opposition press praised the elder's career up to the monarchial movement onset. London reported June 8 via Exchange Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuan Shi-Kai
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Pekin
Republic
Mysterious Philadelphia Suicide After Chloroform Incident
A man found in a car near Indian Street is identified only by an A. C. H. laundry mark. Investigators report two bullet holes, no autopsy ordered, and items recovered include thirty dollars, ebony cuff links, and a July 2 1915 mileage book from West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
Charles Chaney
Indian Street
C. H. Mauk
Kelker
Eckinger
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June
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North Front Street
Mount Holly Springs
Stouffer Orchestra
Carlisle
Lee Laubenstein
Miss Swartzel
Milroy
Ella W. Swartzel
Charles A. Swartzel
Lee Alexander Laubenstein
First Lutheran Church
Germantown
Luther DeVoe
New England
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King’s Gap
Red Cross Sewing Circle
Mary Cameron
Rutherford
Margaret Rutherford
F. Asbury Awl
Samuel W. Fleming
Emma H. Black
Jean Throne
Helen Espy
W. W. Jennings
Mary Jennings
William Watts Galbraith
W. Co. Armor
Martha W. Buehler
Martha O. Seiler
Mary 8. Robinson
Robert J. Hawk
North Eighteenth Street
George Schell
Denver, Colo
B. G. Cummings
Lancaster
Cummings
North Fourth Street
Harrisburge Hospital Training School
Miss Durbin
Co. E. Mengle and Family
Logan Street
New York State
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John J. Clark
Lydia
Ford
Packard
Harrieburg
Royal Wooster
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Marvel
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Clowns
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Galery of
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Rainier National Park
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