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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

7

Carlisle hog zone ruling upholds law in court decision

Judge W Bush Gillan ruled Carlisle's hog zone ordinance legal, saying local health boards are part of the legislative branch and councils cannot amend board rules without consent. The case stems from a zoning rule challenged after council repealed the provision during disputes with hotel owners and others. Miss Elizabeth Sammett dies at 58 in Halifax after months of illness. funeral due Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Burial in Long's Cemetery near Matamoras.

Carlisle W. Bush Gillan Chambersburg Gillan Boards of Health Board of Health Franklin County Elizabeth Sammett Halifax Charles B. Sammett Market Street John Sammett Brooklyn N. Y Catherine Sammett H. B. Slyder Halifax Methodist Episcopal Church Long's Cemetery Matamoras

Bond Interest Raised In Waynesboro Borough

Waynesboro Pennsylvania borough council raised the interest rate on $100 000 of improvement bonds from 4 to 4 1 2 percent after failing to find a buyer for the issue.

Waynesboro

Open Lodge Meeting in Dillsburg on Wednesday Evening

An open meeting of I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 1200 in Dillsburg Pennsylvania will be held at the lodge room next Wednesday at 8 oclock. The program includes music recitations addresses and refreshments.

Dillsburg

Banquet of Newville High School Alumni Held in School

The thirteenth annual Newville High School alumni banquet occurred Friday evening in the school auditorium. Seventy five alumni dined in the gym after a program with regrets read by seven members, musical numbers, and a surprise minstrels performance.

Newville Newville High School Charles Walker Carroll Getter Bertha Shenk Mary Hefflefinger Ralph Lehman Miss Walker Margaret McLaughlin Ellen Sollenberger Walter Koser Frank Hartzell Henrietta Miller Graham Geedy Wilbur Getter Isabel Shulenberger Minstrels Gladys Bert Mabel McCullough Fanny Woodburn Caroline Clouse Linn Elliott Pearl Myers Charlotta Dougherty Ruth Reed Anna Strohm Flora Elliott Harriet Hilbush Gertrude Borst Swat the Flies America W. H. McCrea Ross Landis Walter Shillington J. G. Morrow E. S&s. Manning Robert Graham Gilmore Witmer Ray Duncan E. W. James

Carlisle Red Cross chapter surpasses 1000 members

Carlisle Pennsylvania reports the Red Cross chapter exceeding 1000 members as of June 11. Efforts include auxiliary groups, targeted canvassing, and similar measures to reach at least 1500 members for the section. The community has already subscribed over $300,000 of the issue, mostly in small donations.

Carlisle The Red Cross

Milk price rise boosts Carlisle sales to eight cents a quart

Carlisle officials report farmers' price hike today pushed local milk dealers to raise the retail rate to eight cents a quart, the second rise in six months. A further increase in milk drinks at soda fountains is anticipated.

Carlisle

Quincy Orphanage and Old Folks Home Officers Electd

At the annual meeting in Waynesboro Pennsylvania officers for the Quincy United Brethren Orphanage and Old Folks Home were elected including President Bishop William M Weekley vice president Rev J P Anthony secretary Rev J E Kleffman treasurer G C Snyder superintendent Rev H J Kitzmiller matron Henrietta Kitzmiller and trustees from several towns led by Weekley and others. Dillsburg teachers chosen with principal Prof S L Doner assistant principal Miss Myrtle Mayberry and several grammar and intermediate teachers. tax rate raised from 10 to 12 mills due to higher supply costs.

Waynesboro Quincy United Brethren Orphanage Old Folks’ Home William M. Weekley Parkersburg W. Va J. P. Anthony Chambersburg J. E. Kletfman Baltimore G. C. Snyder Hagerstown H. J. Kitzmiler Quincy Henrietta Kitzmiller J. 8. Fulton D. D Johnstown W. Miller Greensburg J. W. Wilson Monessen J. E. Kleffman H. M. Miller Penbrook C. L. Graybill Lancaster A. L. Lessley Lebanon M. Love Rixford W. O. Appenzellar Dillsburg L.doner Myrtle Mayberry Marietta Menear Ethel Rearick Sue Gallatin Carroll Township Slate Road Bailey's School Adeline Ingang Chails School Garfield Spider Stony Run Melva Z. Baker Hamms Carrie Beeshey Beavertown Anna Tyson

Colts killed by livewire in Wayne sboro storm

Two colts owned by Harry Myers of the Marsh near Waynesboro were killed during a severe electrical and hailstorm when they touched a livewire broken in the storm. The incident occurred in the field last week in Waynesboro Pennsylvania.

Waynesboro Harry Myers

Carlisle Cleric Resigns to Lead Lancaster Parish

The Rev. Francis X. Feeser resigns as assistant rector of St. Patrick's Carlisle to become assistant rector at St. Mary's Lancaster. He is replaced by the Rev. Patrick Phelan of York. Feeser worked primarily with Indians at the Carlisle school.

Carlisle Francis X. Feeser St. Patrick's Catholic Church St. Mary's Church Lancaster Patrick Phelan York Feeser Carlisle School

West Shore Social and Personal News Highlights

Social notes from Shiremanstown to New Cumberland list visits and travels. Residents including Mrs. J W Sheets, Mrs. Mary Dean, Miss Nina Ruth, and Rev R E Seylar are mentioned with friends and relatives in Lan caster, Reading, Allentown, Marysville, York, Philadelphia, and beyond. Birth announced for D C Linebaugh’s son.

J. W. Sheets Shiremanstown Lancaster William Stough Lloyd Stough Mechanicsburg E. W. Miller Harry Straining Eichelberger Hartman Littlestown John Axe Donald Syracuse N. Y Altoona W. N. Fortenbaugh Marysville Ralph Smith Huntingdon G. A. Smith Cassius Kennedy Mary Marguerite Witmyer New Cumberland Titusville Rachel Gracey William Reed Shippensburg Sarah Snavely Baltimore Ross Sweeney Pittsburgh Harry Hummel Clute Sherman E. C. Dewey

Motorcycle Crash Injures Raymond Paden Near Steel Works

Raymond Paden was badly injured Friday evening when riding toward the Bethlehem Steel Works in Steelton he collided with an auto truck near the Elliott Fisher Typewriter Works his leg was cut and he suffered bruises he was taken home on Fourth Street Marysville’s Amos M Fisher leads a railroader contest with 1472 votes while rivals George W Zellers Jesse Somers J A Carns and J W Ashenfelter trail with 547 180 124 and 70 votes respectively.

New Cumberland Raymond Paden Bethlehem Steel Works Steelton Elliott- Fisher Typewriter Works Fourth Street Marysville Amos M. Fisher Marysville Athletic Associaton George W. Zellers Jesse Somers J. A. Carns J. W. Ashenfelter

Marysville School Board Meant To Elect Teachers

Marysville Pennsylvania June 1 a Marysville school board meeting is called for this evening to elect teachers fix salaries and consider other matters for next year's term with actions to be taken by the board.

Marysville

Dr Edgar S Everhart Returns From Philadelphia Reunion

Lemoyne Pennsylvania June 11 Dr Edgar S Everhart has returned home from Philadelphia where he attended a reunion of his University of Pennsylvania graduating class.

Everhart Lemoyne Edgar S. Everhart Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania

Suburban Notes from Hummelstown and Nearby Towns

Miss Mildred Ehley returns from Trenton New Jersey. Postmaster and Mrs J Landis Strickler entertain Mrs Margaret Lehman of Highspire. Several locals host visitors from Harrisburg Philadelphia Reading and Trenton. An auto party tours Williamsport. Horsford’s Acid Phosphate ad promotes stomach relief.

Hummetstown Mildred Ehley Trenton N. J J. Landis Strickler Margaret Lehman Highspire Earl Smith Gon Byron Arthur Gordon Emma Thomas Harrisburg Annie Earnest Carl Eggert Reading William Davies J. F. Strickler C. Encky Philadelphia J. A. Kilmer Stork George Walters Victor Yingst Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo N. Y William Reinhart Margaret

Systematic canvass to recruit guard company in Carlisle Pa

A drive to secure sixty recruits for Company G of the Eight Regiment Pennsylvania National Guard began in Carlisle to reach full war strength. Recruiting parties will visit sections by automobile, with headquarters opened and ads planned to boost registered volunteers.

Carlisle Pennsylvania National Guard

Firemen weigh merger plan for four West Shore towns

In Enola the West Shore Firemen's Union sessions will consider merging Lemoyne New Cumberland Camp Hill and Wormleysburg. J Fred Hummel Wormleysburg Burgess and Union president will present the proposal. Also noted is Dr Edgar Philadelphia attending a University of Pennsylvania reunion.

Enola Lemoyne New Cumberland Camp Hill Wormleysburg West Shore Firemen’s Union J. Fred Hummel Burgess

Carson Long Institute Commencement Program Sequences

Carson Long Institute in New Bloomfield Pa announces a week of events starting June 17 with Baccalaureate at the Methodist Church and a series of gatherings through the Thursday commencement and diploma presentation. Contestants for the declaration prize include Mabel Secrist Mary Weldon and others. NO UNION PICNIC. Luthern United Evangelical and Church of Christ boards cancel their joint Sunday school picnic due to high living costs and war involvement.

New Bloomfield Carson Long Institute Methodist Episcopal Church Bannister Gibson Academy Chapel D. Boyd Alter Alexander K. McClure Mabel Secrist Mary Weldon Facie Zeigler Esher Shotter Albert Oakholt Claire Hoffman Mary Rhinesmith Ruth McConnell Elizabeth Barbour Fulmar McBride Ruth Long Marguerite McGuire Victor Full Lemoyne United States Luttheran United Evangelical Church of Christ

Plans for Convention In Enola August Meeting

At Washington Camp No. 1 Patriotic Order Sons of America the regular meeting discusses plans for the county convention to be held here in August. Bad weather delays oiling Hummel Avenue and Rossmayne Street. Work will resume if the road dries and stones are laid in preparation for oiling.

Enola Washington Camp No Patriotic Order Sons of America Lemoyne Hummel Avenue Rossmayne Street

Miss Ruth Knox Weds W Warren Shumaker at Blain Home

Miss Ruth Knox of Blain wed W Warren Shumaker of Harrisburg in a ring ceremony at the bride's parents home. Rev George H Knox officiated, with Miss Sarah Caroline Averill playing the wedding march and a small circle of relatives and intimate friends in attendance.

Blain W. Warren Shumaker Harrisburg Ruth Knox George H. Knox Sarah Caroline Averill G. H. Knox Paul Knox Stanley Knox John R. Knox Wilbur Knox James A. Shumaker M. F. Shumaker Gertrude Caroline Averill Harry B. Kell Olive Foose Olevia Averill Ida Hartman Jacob Hall Harold Floyd Hoffman James William Butler, Pa Charlotte Wallace New Bloomfield N. F. Flickinger Andersonburg

Feast of Roses at Zion Lutheran Manheim

Hundreds from Lancaster and Dauphin counties attended the Feast of Roses at Zion Evangelical Church Manheim with services in morning, afternoon, and evening. Memorial sermons were delivered by Rev. S. D. Daugherty of Philadelphia and Rev. H. W. A. Hanson of Harrisburg. The rose was presented by John B. Graybill and roses placed on the grave of Miss Martha M. Hornung, great great granddaughter of Baron Steigel, with special music at all services.

Marietta Lancaster Dauphin Counties Zion Evangelical Church Manheim S. D. Daugherty Philadelphia H. W. A. Hanson Harrisburg John B. Graybill Rohrerstown Steigel Martha M. Hornung Baron Steigel

County Convention of P. O. S. of A. at Hershey

The Patriotic Order Sons of America held its county convention in Hershey Pa on June 11 with Vice-President James M McKachan presiding in the absence of the president. Committees were named and officers elected including H Stewart Potter as president and James M McKachan as vice-president.

Hershey the Patriotic Order Sons of America James M. McKachan Enchant Edward H. Weigel Joseph I. Corbett Millersburg Albin Pierce Steelton Warren Swab Elizabethville W. H. Blanning Williamstown Lawrence Snavely Enhaut L. J. Eisenhower Dauphin Resolution George Copenhawer Berrysburg J. E. E. Peters Harrisburg J. L. Porter Dauphin Press C. W. Rubendall Williams G. W. Wren Clarence Urich Milleburg William H. Blanning Williams- Lown J. I. Corbett Millers Ute

New Pastor Installed in Fort Loudon and Waynesboro

The Rev. Gustave Teske was installed as pastor of the Fort Loudon Reformed Church with Rev. Joseph E. Guy of St. Paul s Reformed Church officiating in Waynesboro on June 11.

Waynesboro Joseph E. Guy St. Paul's Reformed Church Gustave Teske Fort Loudon

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Pennsylvania Health Board Old Folks’ Home Officers Chesterfield Chesterfields West Shore News West Shore Horsford Good Hope Mills EB. Bachman P. Fordney F. O. Frees Walter Burkholder Paul Bloser Enola Fire Company No. 1 Association Band DR. Everhart Zion Lutheran Church Nesta Victor Talking Machine Company Victor Victor Talking Machine Co Camden Victor Records Victrola Victor Talkie Machine Company
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