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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
7
Miss Kathleen Westbrook and Miss Suzanne Westbrook of Melrose Old Orchard will depart July 1 to Bedford Springs to oversee dancing at the Bedford Springs Hotel for the season.
Mr and Mrs William Gastrock of Riverside announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth Gastrock to John T Wilkinson a Detroit photographer. The ceremony occurred in Detroit on Monday June 8. Elizabeth has lived in the West for four years. Also noted: Jean Katharine Harris and Norman Spong wed in New York. Spong works with Cumberland Valley Railroad in Chambersburg. Edward Bailey family to sail for Europe in July. Mrs Frank Payne and guests motored to Staunton Virginia to visit relatives. Cool lake air brings relief from heat in Chicago with temperatures around 82 degrees in the morning.
An old advertisement promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for bronchial catarrh throat and lung conditions. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Rosa Voelp el praising recovery from bronchitis and weight loss after two years on the product. The piece claims no habit forming drugs and urges readers to write for a booklet of recoveries.
The children of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Albright on Woodbine Street organized a surprise gathering last evening to celebrate their parents golden wedding. A family supper followed with many friends offering congratulations and gifts. Mr Albright, longtime Camp Curtin School janitor, has deep Harrisburg ties and six of their eleven children survive along with six grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Max Shein host at home for daughter Clara and Joseph Levinson returning from their eastern wedding trip. Immanuel Presbyterian class holds annual Reservoir Park supper for 54 members. Rabbi Meyeritz presides at Miss Jennie Cohen and Michael Pincus lawn wedding, with Misses Cohen and Meyerowitz in attendant roles. The column lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, or attending ceremonies and events through the week.
David W Cotterel and Curtin Heights Church Sunday school class enjoyed a moonlit ride aboard a river steamer on the Susquehanna. The party included Clara Fry Florence Shreffler Cora Bitting Helen Broomell Mary McCutcheon and many others plus Mr and Mrs David W Cotterel.
Miss Ruth Creep prepares for marriage to William Julius of Washington D C with a pre nuptial gathering hosted by Miss Ethel Bratton at 1618 Pate Street. Pink and white peonies and color pink set the theme for games and a late supper after five hundred. Guests include Miss Creep Miss Williamson Miss Nissley Mr Whitmer Mr Mathias Mr Weiser Mr Julius Mr Forney Mr Sullenberger and Mr Smith.
The marriage of Catherine Rahter Smith of 324 North Second Street to Walter Arnold of 608 Woodbine Street was announced this morning. The ceremony took place Thursday June 4 at Pine Street Presbyterian parsonage conducted by Rev. Lewis Seymour Mudge. The couple are on their wedding trip to Philadelphia and the seashore. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Smith of 2019 North Second Street and the groom is a West End barber.
Strawberries were enjoyed Sunday at the Elm clubhouse West Fairview prepared by Captain Billy Hoover. Attendees included Verna Miller Helen Sloops Helen Kauffman Dorothy Laverty Helen Schmidt Mildred Van Ormer Grace Schmidt Edna Camp Anna Harle Jonas Bless Detweiler W J Carish W L Laverty Ed Swartz Shank McIntyre Rk R Myers C M McCormick William Hipple Gramm William Carl Captain Wm Hoover Albright and Monsil. Emma Hart of Chambersburg visits Mrs Annie Rittner. Mr and Mrs Ross Potts and daughter Meta Potts return from Millersburg guests of Deputy Register of Wills and Mrs Charles W Rubendall. George Wolf Reily Jr and George W Reily 3d of 1501 North Front street plan to leave for Eaglesmere to open cottage for summer.
The lawn fete by the ladies of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on the Capp property at Front and Harris streets is planned as an old time garden party. Mrs. George Douglass Ramsay chairs the event with many co-hosts managing cake, flower booth, country store, candy table, and fortune telling.
Cameron faculty presented retiring principal Willis H. Jacob with a jeweled stickpin as a token of appreciation after eight years as principal. The gesture followed recent silver wedding celebrations for Mr and Mrs Jacob, when teachers had given a casserole pie dish and pie knife.
Miss Mary Wireman longtime clerk at Dillsburg Post Office married Sylvan Weigard of Warrington township in a quiet Saturday ceremony at the Rossville parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Wireman, is active in church work and a Dillsburg High school graduate. Weigard is the son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Weigard of near Wellsville. The report notes Jessie Bower, Central High School faculty, plans a European tour starting in New York aboard the steamer Pretoria to visit multiple countries.
Harrisburg retailers advertise tailored garments by George F Shope Hill Tailor and a large stock from Jerauld Shoe Co with men women and children's shoes. The Quality Shop lists gifts from fifty cents to a dollar. Miller Non skid Tires and Goodyear soles promise safety and durability. Marianne Kinder Markt sells smocked children dresses and handmade caps. 20th Century Shoes Co and Regal Umbrella Co highlight children's day shoes and umbrellas. B. B. Drum markets fresh fruits while local repair shops promote shoe remakes.
New arrivals include Wash Skirts P K Linen and Ratine priced from 1.00 to 2.50. Dainty Cool Summer Frocks and House Dresses range 1.00 to 3.00. Silk Petticoats in black and white with collars priced 1.95 to 2.95. Waists with high neck and short sleeves priced 0.40 to 1.00. Dainty Waists with low neck and short sleeves at 1.00 to 1.50.
Professor Sherman A. Allen of Harrisburg Academy sails for Holland to spend the summer with Mrs Allen who earlier sailed for Europe. Mr Wallace of the faculty returns to Philadelphia this week and plans to study law at the University of Pennsylvania in the autumn.
A 8. 8. S. testimonial-style ad urges readers to cleanse blood to resist poison ivy and other ailments. It warns minor skin breaches can lead to trouble and promotes Swift Specific Co. products from Atlanta Georgia with an illustrated skin disease booklet offer.
A short editorial urges young married couples to cultivate thrift by opening a savings account at East End Bank on Thirteenth and Howard streets. The piece links saving to happiness, success, and poverty prevention, noting thrift as a foundation for a secure future.
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