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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
8
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a science backed hair root nourisher. It claims to produce fluffy soft lustrous hair, remove dandruff, stop itching, and fit men women and children. The copy promises quick positive results and urges purchase at drug counters.
Flame engulfed the old Marietta market house converted into a tobacco warehouse, with roof fire and delayed alarm. Pioneer Fire Company arrived as bucket brigades protected nearby homes. The warehouse employed over twenty. police search for a man in a straw hat seen fleeing.
Resinol Ointment and Soap claim instant relief from eczema rash ringworm and scalp eruptions and improvement of pimples blackheads redness and roughness. Physicians prescribe it and thousands testify to cures with Resinol Soap free of free alkali and added medication.
Burgess Fred Wigfield plans to place an additional patrolman on daylight duty to stop traffic violations in Steelton. Two officers will monitor principal thoroughfares after the Hillis campaign ends, amid broad protests against saloon and liquor traffic.
Middletown notes report Triune Lodge No. 307 I O O F decorated 39 graves of former members with about fifteen in line, Liberty band accompanying. Also in town news: county Sunday school convention to be held at Lutheran church June 24 and 25. Steel Shop beats Forge Shop 7 to 4. Rev Dr T C McCarrell to speak on General Assembly. United Brethren Missionary Society gathers at Arndt home. Woman's Missionary Society to meet at Mrs John Bradley's June 3 at 3 pm on Alaska and the Home Base. Local personals list Amos Bell in town from Lancaster, Bertha Romberger's return from Williamsport, and others motoring to Hershey. Burgess Tromas Jordan leaves for Gettysburg for Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry reunion.
Children’s Day will be observed Sunday June 20 at Neidig Memorial United Brethren Church instead of the following Sunday. There will be no evening services due to the Hillis campaign in Steelton. Oberlin personals note Kephart Boughter, instructor at Rugby School for Boys Syracuse, N Y, visiting his parents the Rev and Mrs C E Boughter.
Contractor John W. Conrad will begin improvements to the borough lockup, recently authorized by council, tomorrow. Borough Secretary Charles P. Feidt reports only twelve dog licenses issued to date. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Grimm, 271 Main Street, died yesterday with funeral services tomorrow afternoon at Baldwins Cemetery.
Miss Edith Lichenberger of Elm Street Steelton entertained Enhaut Embroidery Club members Monday evening. Refreshments were served to Mrs H Schaffner Miss Gertrude Brubaker Miss Jennie Parthemore and Mrs John Miller. Children’s College Day will be observed at Enhaut Church of God Sunday evening with an elaborate program. Mrs Henry Miller is visiting Beavertown. Miss Caroline Thompson of Harrisburg was guest of Miss Anna Thuma. Mr and Mrs Irvin Poorman and daughter Helen and Mrs M Poor man of Harrisburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs P I Parthemore. Mrs Lewis Becker and daughter Marie were guests of Mr and Mrs P I Parthemore Sunday. Miss Sara Miller of Harrisburg spent Sunday with Mrs John Miller.
Camp Hill Pennsylvania residents voiced strong support for paving Market street after a large gathering led by local public improvement affiliates. A special election on June 19 will decide a $30,000 increase in borough indebtedness, with speakers citing Harrisburg style growth from paving and potential new water pipes for fire protection.
The Dickinson College commencement concludes with 77 graduates and honors. Harrisburgers win multiple prizes including the Griffin prize to S Laverty for English Bible study and a freshman prize to Elva Lippi. Masters awarded to Grim Hays Martin Miller Williamson. Public notices of deaths follow, including Mrs. Henry Ehling and Abram Hursh with funeral details.
The Harrisburg Christian Endeavor Choral Union held its annual outing at Reservoir Park with a supper and an all star committee of arrangements. Officers were elected with J Frank Palmer as president and Forest E Schwartz as vice president. The group reported engagements including rallies at Sixth Street United Brethren Church Enola and Bethlehem Lutheran Church. A consecration meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church drew fifty three members with thirty nine in prayer and discussion. Next week the booster chorus will perform for Children’s Day and the Keystone League meets at Miss Elizabeth A Dunn’s home.
The article notes 365 students graduated from Penn State the largest in the school's history. Dauphin county sends 73 students across various classes. Other items include Melrose teacher Nancy E. Canan named public school music supervisor in Hershey and a Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Traffic folder promoting eastern routes and industrial advantages.
Friends of Mrs. C. W. Lee formerly Miss Florence Atkins of Penbrook hosted a wedding gifts shower at Miss Elda Pannebaker's home. Music games and refreshments accompanied the event as Mrs. Lee prepares to move to Lock Haven.
A Harrisburg area story notes the Mutual Beneficial Association set for a June picnic at Paxtang Park with plans for sport events, a concert by the new Mutual band, addresses by officials, and attendance by railroad leaders from Pennsylvania. Local members attend graduations and social visits as part of the day’s events.
Mr and Mrs G Hursh Givler announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Verne Grove Givler on Tuesday June 8 1915 at 1210 Market Street. Mr and Mrs William M F Stence announce a son Frederick Wesley Stence born Monday May 31 1915 at 1620 Logan Street. Mrs Stence was formerly Marie Davis. Mr and Mrs Ralph W Eby announce a son Ralph W Eby Jr born Tuesday June 1 1915. Mrs Eby was formerly Carolyn Shelly.
An advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a remedy for expectant mothers. It claims the product relaxes stomach muscles, relieves nerve and ligament strain, and enables natural expansion. The copy urges readers to obtain a bottle from any druggist and to request a complimentary book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
Harrisburg and Enola divisions publish rosters with crews to go after specified times. The rolls name engineers, firemen, conductors, flagmen, and brakemen for Philadelphia and Yard divisions, listing each person by crew and assignment with multiple firsts and second shifts across Middle and Enola sides.
Travel by daylight from Chicago or St Louis to California via Denver Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Royal Gorge and Salt Lake City with through Burlington Route service. Then cruise San Francisco to Portland on a Great Northern Pacific ship and return via Glacier or Yellowstone parks. William Austin offers customized itineraries with free photos maps and descriptive literature from 836 East Street Philadelphia.
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