City Grays Veterans Plan Drill for All Draft-Age Men
At a meeting of the City Grays Veterans Association in the armory, a plan was approved to teach the rudiments of military drill to all men of conscription age. Regular drills will be held each Monday, starting this week, with the first drill tomorrow night. Fifty members attended the meeting. more enrollments are expected as organizers prepare to report to Governor Brumbaugh. Captain Eb Laubenstein and Lieutenant Nicholas Tack led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Veterans’ Association
Brumbaugh
EB. Laubenstein
Nicholas Tack
Cheap Lemon Lotion Promises Soft Skin For Women
A vintage beauty tip promotes lemon juice with orchard white to craft a quarter pint skin lotion. It claims to whiten freckles and tan, soften, and beautify the face neck arms and hands at low cost, with lemon juice strained free of pulp for months of use.
Builds New Tissue With Pure Food Elements
An advertisement extols Father John’s Medicine as a tonic that strengthens and builds new tissues. It claims the product is made from pure wholesome food elements, suitable for those pale, thin, and run down, and asserts it is free from alcohol and dangerous drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Aged Civil War Veteran Praises Tanlac Cure
Charles B. Robbins an 87 year old Philadelphia resident reports Tanlac improved his appetite reduced stomach trouble and restored energy. He credits the tonic with better sleep and nerves and notes it is sold at Gorgas Drugstore and various nearby pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Robbins
North Twenty-sixth Street
Philadelphia
Tanlac
Gorgas
Carlisle
W. G. Stephens
Elizabethtown
Albert W. Cain
Greencastle
Charles B. Carl
Middletown
Colin S. Few
Waynesboro
Clarence Croft
Eee
Ene
H. F. Brunhouse
Pady
Railroad Rumbles Veterans to Hold Memorial
Veterans of the Middle Division Pennsylvania Railroad plan a twenty first annual meeting at Altoona on Thursday June 21 with a memorial period for members who died this year The program includes a session at Jaffa Temple a memorial for George W Creighton and a special outing to Gallitzin via New Portage Junction New Portage Railroad and Horse Shoe Curve The day also features an evening entertainment in Jaffa Temple auditorium and a banquet transit details and passes are provided for those without prior transportation guarantees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Jaffa Temple
George W. Creighton
Association of
Reading Railroad Crews Listed by Divisions and Duties
The Reading Railway report outlines the Philadelphia and Middle divisions with crews scheduled after specific times. It lists engineer, fireman, brakeman, and conductor assignments, yard board personnel, and notes an efficiency bulletin showing 99.9 percent overall efficiency from 27,098 tests and only 26 failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shook
Another Bell man enlists in the war effort
Edmund W. Gilpin, local Bell Telephone manager at 210 Walnut street, has enlisted in Troop A of the First Cavalry, National Guard of Pennsylvania, and will go to Philadelphia later this week. Gilpin, unmarried, came from Philadelphia in 1916, studied at Germantown Academy, pursued civil engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, and joined Bell in 1915 after a stint in insurance. He previously lived at 117 Pine street. He was best man at the June 4 wedding of Katherine Coover and Henry Taylor, whose families are in Germantown and North Second street respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Edmund W. Gilpin
Bell Telephone Company
Walnut Street
First Cavalry
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gilpin
Germantown
Germantown Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Telephone Company
Pine Street
Katherine Lydia Coover
F. W. Coover
Henry W. Taylor
Samuel M. Taylor
North Second Street
Signal Corps
France
Return Bills Against Three Indicted for Forging Dope Prescriptions
True bills were returned today by the Grand Jury against three of four persons arrested on charges of forging prescriptions for dope. Indicted are George DeHaven alias Resh Marie DeVault and Roy Alexander. Bills were ignored for Albert Darrow Stef Gasparovic and John K. Hayes. A separate case against John Mosser for trolley strike demonstration was pending. Josephine Crawford testified about tampering with evidence urged by Americus V. Rogers in the Gougler enticement case. Rogers’s acquittal motion was overruled. William Reed received six months for aggravated assault and battery. Julius Verzpeni got two months for larceny. Jury verdicts: William and Elmer McClain guilty of felonious entry William Baymiller guilty of felonious assault with intent to maim Samuel Morgan alias Price not guilty of assault and battery.
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George DeHaven
Alias Resh
Marie DeVault
Roy Alexander
Albert Darrow
Stef Gasparovic
John KE. Hayes
John Mosser
George Kunkel
Josephine Crawford
Americus V. Rogers
Benjamin T. Gougler
Gougler
Bessie Crawford
Commonwealth
John R. Geyer
Rogers
William Reed
S. J. M. McCarrell
Julius Verzpeni
William and
Elmer McClain
William Baymiller
Samuel Morgan
Price
More Rheumatism Than Ever Before Advise Caution
An ad warns readers that rheumatism is prevalent this year and offers self help including rubber footwear in damp weather, dry feet, lemonade, and avoiding alcohol. It promotes Rheuma, claiming relief in days from a teaspoonful, and directs readers to ask H A Kennedy or any druggist for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheumatiz
H. A. Kennedy
May air war losses tally German and Entente planes
Berlin reports May air warfare results with 79 German planes lost and 262 Entente machines down. Of the Entente total, 114 aircraft fell behind German lines and 148 were forced down within Entente positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Wrecked U-Boat Rescued by Spanish War Ship
Cadiz dispatch reports the German submarine U-52 is towed into Cadiz after being damaged by gunfire. The torpedo boat No. 6 discovered the crippled U-52, which was stripped of wireless apparatus to sever communication with Central Powers vessels interned at the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cadiz
Spain
Food Bill Strikes Snag in the House Debate
Washington June 12 Administration efforts to finish the first food bill hit another snag in the House as former Speaker Cannon demanded Senate amendments be explained before conference. The Senate passed the measure and now seeks reconciliation with the House. Charles Stouffer, the engineer who murdered his wife, is improving at Harrisburg Hospital and will soon be moved to Dauphin County jail. A guard remains at his bedside.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Cannon
Senate
Charles Stouffer
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Home Guard to Be Organized Tonight by Special Committee
A special committee will submit a report to organize the Home Guard Company permanently this evening. Committee members include Dr. D. Rutherford, Harry Saussaman, H. A. Birchall, J. R. Schriver, P. M. Gilbert, J. A. Rose, W. H. Gabriel, and O. R. Bealor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. D. Rutherford
Harry Saussaman
H. A. Birchall
J. R. Schriver
P. M. Gilbert
J. A. Rose
W. H. Gabriel
O. R. Bealor
Trainmen Raise $6,000 in Liberty Loan Campaign
A volunteer committee of conductors and trainmen collected over six thousand dollars for the Liberty Loan in a three day canvassing drive. Members include Harry Leonard Edward B. Edwards O R C James A Rankin William H Bickel James P Maloney Thomas W Walls and Samuel C Spangler of R T.
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Liberty Loan
Harry Leonard
Edward BE. Edwards
James A. Rankin
William H. Bickel
James P. Maloney
Thomas W. Walls
Samuel C. Spangler
R. T
Administration Espionage Bill Final Passing and Obituaries
The Senate approved the administration espionage bill without a roll call and sent it to the White House for the President’s signature. newspaper censorship provisions were dropped and other changes made. Mrs Marie Murphy Talbot died at 6730 North Thirteenth Street Oaklane Philadelphia. Services Thursday. Mrs Mary J Hefight died aged 70 in Huntingdon. Funeral and burial planned with services in Philadelphia and Huntingdon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
White House
Marie Murphy Talbot
Walter LeMar Talbot
North Thirteenth Street
Oaklane
Philadelphia
Talbot
Harrisburg
Samuel E. Murphy
Mary Hefight
Mary J. Hefight
Henry Hefight
Huntingdon
Howard Kirk
Hunter Street
C. A. Smucker
Stevens Memorial Methodist Church
Riverview
Sanpan hailed as cure for indigestion and nervousness
E W Brown of the Imperial Hotel Lancaster says Sanpan cured years of indigestion constipation and nervousness. He reports improved sleep digestion and energy after using the remedy and notes its availability at Keller's Drug Store 405 Market Street Harrisburg with a Sanpan man explaining the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Brown
Imperial Hotel
West King Street
Lancaster
Sanpan
Harrisburg
Keller's
Market Street
Joliet Prisoners Were Walking Arsenals
Joliet penitentiary guards found prisoners bristling with knives stilettos brass knuckles and dynamite enough to blast walls. Warden E J Murphy led the search and said dozens of cells yielded weapons and files for making new ones. No firearms were found. Also listed are weekly intercession services at Pine Street Presbyterian Church led by Rev Dr Lewis S Mudge starting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joliet Penitentiary
E. J. Murphy
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Lewis 8. Mudge
Russia is Mad Over Freedom in War Report
New York dispatch quotes Isaac F. Marcosson on wartime society in Russia France Sweden and Spain. He warns Russia risks losing its army if governing leaders are deposed and praises Britain's national mobilization urging America to adopt national service and widespread small investments for national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Isaac F. Marcosson
Russia
France
Sweden
Spain
Mr. Marcosson
England
Navy to Probe Charges Over Fuse Type
Washington June 12 Charges that the detonating fuse used in navy shells is inferior will be rigidly investigated by the naval committee Secretary Daniel said tomorrow the inquiry follows a letter to Senator Frelinghuysen alleging confidential ordnance information was disclosed by a traitor Rear Admiral Earle and Captains Twining and Strauss will testify all three helped develop the fuse and consider it the most efficient yet devised officials seek how the confidential information reached the writer The probe has a second phase to locate the source of the leak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sena “Naval Committee
Daniel
Frelinghuysen
Ordnance’ Bureau
Earle
Twining
Strauss
World weary on war and America’s hopes end
A bleak remark notes war as a global habit and doubts America can end the war. The speaker casts skepticism on peace prospects and laments the persistence of conflict as a worldwide custom.
Inexpensive Curtains and Drapery Materials Spotlighted
Home decor options offered tomorrow include scrims marquisettes voiles cretonnes and linens in various colors and patterns. Listings highlight curtains nets sunfast draperies silkoline upholsteries and tapestry covers with prices from a few cents to several dollars, with shop Dives Pomeroy Stewart on the third floor.
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Eros Sisco Sre
Bron. Ia Eee
Ces
Essecces
Oriental Girdles A Fascinating Novelty
A summer vogue features Oriental girdles worn with one piece dresses and sport coats. Market Street Entrance displays green and gold finishe d models with glass motifs and tassels in red green blue or jade, priced at 1.29. Dives Pomeroy & Stewart Street Floor.
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Market Street
Mid Week Grocery Values List of Baked Goods and Preserves
A fragmented grocery ad lists pitted cherries large raisins bleached raisins pretzels bologna machine sliced meat Kola Mint drinks marsh mallows large prunes exotic preserves and canned fruit. It mentions California peaches pineapple preserves cherry preserves apple butter and Hecker's flour with prices per pound can and per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witman
Hecker’s
Luts & Schramm
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City Grays
Taniac
Holmes Seed Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Conrad Brothers Co
H Walter S. Schell
Ha’ Wm. G. Stricker
Daupio Hershey Store Co
Hershey
Pampertone Store Co
Hummerstown
W. B. Shope
Hum
Guy H. Lucas
Meccaburg
F. Kramer
Paxtang
G. A. Wolff
Highspire
I. C. Erb
Hockerville, Co
B. Care
Linglestown
Geo. H. Haverstick
Ee Pa
Ziegler
Steelton
Big Tunnel
Reading
A. M. Haas
West Conshohocken
Howard R. McBride
Byers
Charles D.leinbach
Wernersville
Lewis C. Hopkins
Parkland
John L. Keiser
Johnsonville
Charles M. Doll
Ogontz
Elkins Park
Harry Young, Jr
George School
Middle Division Telegraph Department
Mt. Union
Elizabeth Furnace
KZ. Petersburg
Hiram McGowan Simmers
Enola
Coatesville
John W. Roland
Paymyra
George DeHuff
Eaglesmere
Johnstown
Bedford Springs
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
SpoPney
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroud
North End Freight Station
J. E. Shepp
York
Mahanoy Plane
Philadelphia and Reading Relief Association
Rutherford
East Penn
Arthur Luck
Philadelphia Orchestra
Fahnestock Hall
Joel Belov
Herbert Schmidt
Samuel Belov
Igor Sokoloff
Marrishurg Side
Simmons
Brooke
Yeater
Gable
Speas
Dolby
Baer
Hogentogler
Albright
Burkley
Maxwell
Steffy
Dohrer
Baumgardner
Hoch
Willard
Baker
Schafmeister
Zoll
Flagman
Rensel
Brink
Kline
Snyder
Peightal
Leppard
Namer
Asper
Ford
Cook
Markle
Reeder
Rouzer
Wilson
Heinman
Brown
Hemminger
Potter
Gilbert
Feagley
Arnold
Holland
Seal
J. Hinkle
Sheaffer
Kauffman
Flickinger
Shuey
Myers
Murratt
Umholtz
Hivel
Mummaw
Yard Board
Monroe
Beatty
Feas
Kautz
Wagner
Shade
Myers Heffleman
Buffington
Miller
Beaver
Roberts
Burns
Johnston
Houdeshel
Gardner
Ripley
Fry
Speese
Sieffenbach
Peters
Mell
Engle
Kruger
Henderson
Hain
Selway
Laurer
Dell
Gormley
Crimmel
Keane
Keiser
Robley
Crum
Sparrer
Alexander
McDougal
Dysinger
Hartzel
Bowman
Winand
Keller
Hopkins
Lyter
Cornpropst
Gates
Bealer
Gillums
Pleam
Hall
Bless
Crisswell
Lippi
Aulthouse
Johnson
White
Floyd
Burley
Shaffner
Ruth
Bordner
Hoffman
Freed
Billig
Strickler
Wireman
Wintermyer
Kroah
Kinderman
King
Shover
Ely
Newine
Shupp
Kreesch
Potteiger
Brickley
Thompson
Palmer
Smith
Lelchew
Treas
Lukens
E. W. Gilpin
Pantang Guard
Lancaster Hotel
Joliet
Arsenals
NAVY
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Oxford
Hague
Pomeroy & Stewart
Cretonnes
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart—Third Floor
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart—Street Floor
Lutz & Schramm
California
Kcomeroy & Stewart
Dives
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