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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1914

Page

2

TEGH Seniors to Graduate in Eighth Annual Commencement

Nineteen graduates will receive diplomas at Technical High School tonight in the eighth annual commencement. The program includes a concert by the school orchestra under Professor George W Updegrove, orations and a valedictory honor.

Technical High School Tech George W. Updegrove Chester Miles Buffington Harry Cohen Lloyd Ebner John Raphael Elscheid, Jr John Russel Gaugler Alfred Godfrey Hartwick Forrest Scott Heberlig Robert Boyer Henschen John Robert Hoffman Morton Michigan Forrest S. Heberlig Mexico Basil Simmers Tittle la Morsaria South Lustspiel Charles H. Albert Bloomsburg State Normal School Alfred 8. Poffenberger F T. H. S. Alumni Association Harry A. Boyer Board of J. B. Markward

Canning Time Soon and Pitchers Must Deliver

Harrisburg visits York for a two game set with plans to even the series and future travel rotations. Pat Regan and Steelton boy Villa Nova star get chances behind the bat as Eddie O’Conor may return. Cruikshank remains with Harrisburg. Crist shines at third. no more loans. Allentown arrives Friday and Saturday. tech track awards varsity letters to multiple players while two quit.

Harrisburg York Cockill Pat Regan Villanova Charley Miller Eddie O’connor Graham Trenton Cruikshank Crist Zeke Wrigley Allentown

Harrisburg Academy Summer School Offer Seeks Students

Harrisburg Academy advertises a summer school for students to review courses of study for exams or earn credits with special attention to individual pupils. For rates and information contact the Academy Office by Bell 1371-3 or write the Headmaster at Box 617.

Bell

Train Schedule Effective May 24 1914

Daily train times listed from Pore Rice to Winchester Martinsburg with multiple departures at 6 08 7 50 am 3 40 pm and additional services for Hagerstown Chambersburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg Carlisle Dillsburg with variations through the day. No Sunday service noted. RIDDLE J TONGE

Winchester Artinsburg Hagerstown Chambersburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg Dillsburg Riddle J. Tonge

State orders probe into Franklin County almshouse conditions

Secretary Bromley Wharton was directed by the State Board of Public Charities to consult Franklin County commissioners about the Chambersburg almshouse. Inspections on May 25 found facilities generally unsatisfactory with poor tramp housing, inadequate water, dirty basements, poor ventilation, insufficient lavatories, and bed bug infestations in the old negro quarters. Investigations will also target the Lancaster County prison and Sullivan County prison, with further action to abate conditions possibly at the New Castle jail after county orders.

Bromley Wharton State Board of Public Charities Franklin County Commissioners Chambersburg Lancaster County Sullivan County Franklin Dae Insane Department Lancaster Lawrence County New Castle

Engine Hita Trackman Earl Paul in Harrisburg Hospital

Earl Paul aged 23 of Lykens, a trackman on the Northern Central railroad, was struck by an engine near the city this morning. He was found unconscious and taken to Harrisburg hospital.

Earl Paul Lykens Northern Central Railroad Harrisburg

State officials mull future course in auto mobile fund case

State Treasurer R. K. Young and Auditor General A. W. Powell will consult with their attorneys on whether to appeal to the Supreme Court or use funds from the million dollar automobile fund for road maintenance. Public opinion favors prompt road repairs as funds remain tied by court action and partisan questions loom. Powell remains confined to bed and has not read the opinion. the matter draws statewide scrutiny over how the funds are used.

R. K. Young A. W. Powell Supreme Court Bigelow Capitol Hill McCarrell Powell Young Pennsylvania Philadelphia Public Ledger Today State Highway Department

Postponed Polo Match Draws English Favor

The International Polo match was postponed to Saturday after Captain Cheape was injured in Sunday’s game. Thornton D. Trout, 32, a Division street freight station worker, fractured his left foot when a heavy oil barrel toppled onto him.

Associated Press New York Cheape England Thornton D. Trout Division Street

Prominent Masons Attend Celebration in Harrisburg Lodge

Harrisburg lodge No 629 marked its eleventh anniversary with a grand Masonic celebration attended by many prominent Masons from other cities. The event featured opening exercises, an address of welcome, a banquet, toasts, songs, and the unfurling of a silk flag as the Star Spangled Banner was sung.

Harrisburg Harrisburg Lodge Clinton BE Chamberlin Benjamin Nead Pope Gece Mercer B. Tate Pennsylvania Clinton E. Chamberlin George Washington Benjamin W. Demming Freemasonry Harvey E. Knapp Charles C. Stroh Masonry Jacob H. Diebel Oscola Lodge John C. Wagner Newport Lodge York George S. Worner Juniata Lodge Samuel D. Sansom

Man at Conewago Track and Stone Likely Loses Eye

John Dailey, 27, of Falmouth, is expected to lose sight in his right eye after a plug from a steam boiler struck him at work. He was admitted to Harrisburg hospital. The Telegraph advertises a Shakespeare set offered for distribution with a library coupon at 98 cents.

James T. Walters South Front Street Harrisburg Telegraph Hofman Chicago Artie Hofman Brooklyn Federals John Dailey Falmouth Conewago Track and Stone Company The

Bay Rum Hair Treatment Promises Hair Growth And Dandruff Relief

A simple home recipe using Bay Rum Lavona and Menthol Crystals is promoted to stop hair loss itchy scalp and dandruff. Instructions include dissolving crystals in Bay Rum, aging one hour, and applying with a cloth or brush to stimulate growth and leave hair soft and fluffy. Produced as an inexpensive druggist sold remedy.

Woman Suffrage and Prohibition Move For Quick Action

Washington reports the House rules committee will act promptly on proposals for woman suffrage and a prohibition amendment with privileged status. The measures, urged by the Administration and Democratic leaders, aim for House consideration next month. Representative Underwood pushed the move after a White House meeting, while Hobson opposes the prohibition bill at this time. Democrats fear the issues more than Republicans and some counsel delaying until after the election.

Washington Rules Committee House Democratic House Underwood Representative Hobson Alabama

Fortune Used to Purchase Cemetery in Port Chester

The will of Daniel E. Merritt of Port Chester directs that after his sister’s death his substantial fortune, about 3 million dollars, be used to establish and maintain a public cemetery in the village. The executors must transfer the estate residue and income to a board of trustees to create The Merritt Public Cemetery. The Merritt home and staff are to be kept up as memorials.

White Plains N. Y Daniel E. Merritt Port Chester Merritt Ridge Street Miss Merritt Hved Merritt Public Cemetery

Judge Kunkel's Son Delivers Orations at F and M

Lancaster report notes Dr. Henry H. Apple proposes Lancaster subscriptions form the William Uhler Hensel professorship endowment. Class day speakers include salutatorian G. A. Moore and historian W. M. Porter Field both of Lancaster, with the orators BE. K. Kline H. L. Raub E. A. Eagan A. N. Sayres Lancaster, George Kunkel Harrisburg, and J. S. Hollenbach Hollidaysburg.

Lancaster Henry H. Apple Franklin and Marshall College William Uhler Hensel G. A. Moore W. M. Porter Field W. C. Nugent F. C. Hilligas Penns Grove C. C. Stewart Elmira N. J Prophets BE. K. Kline H. L. Raub E. A. Eagan A. N. Sayres George Kunkel Harrisburg J. 8. Hollenbach Hollidaysburg

Burial Held Without Funeral Services for Jenkins

The body of Charles Jenkins, a Black man fatally harmed in a dispute over a craps game on South Street, was buried this morning at 11 o clock in Potter's Field. The coroner's jury concluded last night that Allie Reed, still a fugitive, fatally harmed Jenkins.

Charles Jenkins South Street Potter's Field Allie” Reed Jenkins

First Film Theaters Offer Leading Productions And Refreshments

Local cinema promises top world films and early access at The Victoria. Market Square Grocer advertises a beverage range including ginger ale and cordials. Peerless Refrigerators go on discount while Abbott Motor Car Company promotes discounted touring cars and factory models.

Abbott Motor Car Company South Second Street

Finkelsteine Dress Spot Removal and Message Service

Finkelsteine offers removal of a spot from a dress or suit with a pressing social engagement in mind. A message service will call for and deliver. Location: 1320 North Sixth Street.

Finkelsteine North Sixth Street

Electrically Cool Fans Offered by Dauphin Supplies

An advertisement invites readers to install an electrical fan from Dauphin Electrical Supplies Co at 434 Market Street to stir air in homes or offices and deliver cooling air at speeds up to sixty miles per hour or adjustable speeds.

Dauphin Electrical Supplies Co Market Street

Sealed bids sought for Hershey transit railway work

Sealed proposals will be received at the Hershey Transit Company office through 6 pm June 20 1914 for about nine and two tenths miles of railway from Hershey Industrial School to Elizabethtown Plans and specifications are available at the engineers office A ten dollar charge for each specification set is refunded upon return in good condition The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive defects H N Herr engineer Hershey Transit Co.

Hershey Hershey Transit Company Hershey Trust Company Penna H. N. Herr Hershey Transit Co

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