Deaths and Society Notes From Central Pennsylvania
George F Rathven of Marietta died in Lancaster aged 79 a former dry goods merchant John Pick of Hartley township near MiMinburg died aged 79 at his home MiMinburg Ladies Aid Society of United Evangelical Church entertained by Mrs Elmer Feaser in North Erie street Dauphin Miss Ida Frey married Christian Wolgemuth near Mount Joy at bride’s home Rev Levi Musser officiated 100 guests attended reception followed ceremony
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Marietta
George F. Rathven
Lancaster
MiMinburg
John Pick
Hartley Township
MiMiinburg
Dauphin
Ladies’ Aid Society
United Evangelical Church
Elmer Feaser
North Erie Street
Telegraph Manor
Ida Frey
A. B. Frey
Christian Wolgemuth
Mount Joy
Levi Musser
Bee sting kills Bull Run merchant in Jackson township
Funeral services were held today for George W Shambaugh a Bull Run merchant in Jackson township who died suddenly at his home from honey bee stings.
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Man Blain
George W Shambaugh
Bull Run
Jackson Township
Lebanon County to take over abandoned Horse shoe turnpike
Lebanon County Commissioners voted to take over the abandoned Horse shoe turnpike and will spend 3000 dollars to restore it to first class condition. The road runs from Campbellstown to Overlook.
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Lebanon
Lebanon County
Horseshoe
Campbellstown
Overlook
Sargol Flesh Builder Ad Promotes Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement urges thin readers to use Sargol to absorb fats from meals and build bodily flesh. It claims the product aids digestion, increases weight, and comes with a guarantee, noting caution for those not seeking weight gain.
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America
Geo. A. Goreas
G A R Endorses Preparedness and Encampment Proceedings
The G A R endorses preparedness as resolutions move through committee at the department session in Philadelphia. About 400 delegates attend with elections for department officers and delegates to the National encampment in Kansas City. A parade to Tech High School precedes opening exercises by the Freshmen Glee Club and a welcome from students.
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Tech High
Technical High School
Tech
French Voile Blouses Smocked in Rose and White
One lot of French Voile Blouses smocked in contrasting shades of rose Copen Nile and white. Former price 2.95 Special 1.39.
Appointment of Francis H. Hoy Sr as officer of the day
Department Commander C F Gramlich announced Hoy Sr a Past Senior Vice Commander of the Department for his services. Thomas Numbers of Post 58 was unanimously elected Junior Vice Commander with cheers. Harrisburg Posts may join the new commander’s appointments. Encampment planning drew interest as Johnstown entered the field and representatives favored Conn eaut Lake and Danville, possibly two ballots. Maurer a former Harrisburg printer now in Philadelphia greeted friends. G A R and three women’s organizations exchanged greetings as officers were named in Daughters of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps. The campfire at Technical High School Auditorium closed the week in Harrisburg.
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Gettysburg
Daughters of Veterans
C. F.gramlich
Philadelphia
Technical High School
Glee Club of
Tech
Prof
Lindsey
Sterling Grant
Chaplin
Harrisburg
J. E. Silliman
Erie
M. L. Ganoe
Chambersburg
H. T. Stanwood
Frankfort
John Daugherty
J. Y. Chesstowy
Pittsburgh
J. Henry Holcomb
William McEwan
Naional
Kansas City
Committee On Resolutions
C. F. Gramlich
Francis H. Hoy, Sr
Thomas Numbers
Johnstown
Conneaut Lake
Danville
Charles W. Maurer
Post 21
D. C. Maurer
Maurer
Elias Montfort
Cincinnati
Daughters of Veterans Daughters of Veterans
Ellen Searle
Montrose
Mary Edwards
Scranton
Sadie Ainey Carpenter
Hallstead
Bertha Trump
Elizabeth Scott
Mount Carmel
Nannie Edwin
Vandergrift
Katherine Krayer
Rebecca Bennett
Annie Priner
Lewistown
Women’s Relief Corps
Women's Relief Corps
Iane M. Walter
Mary J. Curtin
Franklin
Teddie I. Kerling
Gouldsboro
Jennie Carrington
Oil City
War and the Wires by Frederic J. Haskin
The account notes Captain Chandler delaying New Hampshire’s departure until 10 o clock the next morning. The secretary approves and orders hourly position reports to Arlington stations. The telephonic report procedure marks a historic first in world history.
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New Hampshire
Chandler
Arlington
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Pennsylvania
Mabel E. Nissen
Mary A. Howard
Bert F. Schreiner
Emma M. Sharkey
Catherine DeLacey Roche
Frank H. Eckelman
Noah A. Walmer
A. Wilson Black
W. J. Patterson
Murad
Edge
Widelfuh
Ste
Hte Lee
NOC. O. D.’s
GA Specialty Store
N. Third St
Grand Army Veterans of the State
Paul McDonald
Frank McDonald
Swatara Street
Kunkel
McCarrell
Dauphin County
Rush Gillan Franklin
W. M. Seibert
Perry
C. V. Henry
A. W. Johnson
Union-Snyder
Dauphin County Bar Association
Inglenook
Commonwealth Trust Company
North Fifth Street
Emerald
Enola
Sern Rea
Enola Fire Company No. 1
War and the Wires
By Frederic J. Haskin
Nestlé
Nestlé’s
Nestle’s Food Company
Woolworth
United Ice & Coal Co
Forster & Cowden
Third
Boas
16Th
Chestnut Hummel & Mulberry
Steelton, Pa
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