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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
The Pennsylvania State College advocates pedigree records to select mating stock. Emphasizes vitality and year round observation, avoiding pairing birds with matching weaknesses. For egg production aim, choose the highest egg producer. for meat, select size and shape.
Bondholders of Penna Milk Prods Co are ordered to present bonds numbered 213 9 27 211 20 283 25 212 11 21 32 10 23 26 31 20 24 to Union Trust Co Harrisburg for payment by July 1 1916 after which interest ceases. Also Yeager a registered student of Wendell Williamsburg Pa plans to file credentials with Board of Examiners for admission to Pennsylvania Supreme Court bar? This notice lists associated lawyers and dates for examinations on June 5 1916 and June 14 1916.
A Harrisburg school day at the park features boys and girls events including high jump, shot put, canoes, races, and a special blindfold prize tree for girls. A colorful program includes a spelling bee, an open air theater, patriotic songs, and a prize finding contest for colored boys with a visit from a well known figure.
A life size etched portrait of Abraham Lincoln was presented yesterday at the Shimmell school building. Mrs. Anna Beebe of Philadelphia made the presentation, with Miss Anna V. Crowl receiving the gift. The framed etching was gifted during a closing feature of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic program. Mary Glenn of the state mothers assistance fund will address the Dauphin county commission on Mothers Pensions at Meadville in August. Theodore D. Beatty, president of the association of commissioners, discussed the topic with local officials.
The Wharton School held its second annual banquet at the Engineers Club in Harrisburg with nearly all freshmen and juniors present. Guests included C Howard Fry and Dr Richard Pierson. James Fitzpatrick was toastmaster as speakers praised integrity in business and the growing local support for Wharton. A student health incident interrupted plans when Josiah Kline fell ill but recovered after treatment.
City Park Department will patrol river front slopes and steps this summer. Commissioner R. E. Z. Gross announced four officers for river parks, up from three, with at least two on duty until 11 p.m. each night.
Hazel Dawn explains the Georgia mountains injury was not serious and notes the mood of nostalgia for childhood. She recalls coaxing her mother to let her roam barefoot at home while the Famous Players shoot atmosphere for Paramount’s The Fetid Girl.
Evans Tyree leads sessions arguing women should not preach but may evangelize while Dr. Ransom and others attack political bias against colored people. Yale divinity graduates largely from AME, urging public school equality as the Woman's Missionary Society closes its annual session with plans for missionary anniversaries and Africa broadcasts.
Dauphin County is asked by the Dauphin County Historical Society to help cover its ordinary expenses with an annual appropriation of 200 dollars. County Commissioners pledged to consider the request in a meeting led by Dr. George A. Gorgas, Senator John K. Fox, and George W. Parsons.
John H. Wilson of Philadelphia reported to police that a thief entered his room at the Senate Hotel last night and stole $27. City detectives opened an investigation. A trespass suit was filed today by Longabaugh and Ditty of Millersburg against the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Summit Branch Mining Company.
Building operations rose by about 23 000 dollars today with several permits issued. Demolition and construction included Rev W Harris six 3 story bricks near Caemron street east of State for 13000 dollars Frank Whitman remodeling 309 North Front for 2500 dollars. Bert L Smith house and garage at Fifth and Mahantongo for 4100 dollars Elmer L Keener 3 story brick at 2643 North Sixth street for 2700 dollars. Ralph A Fiore of Hershey named special park policeman for Hershey Park.
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