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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

15

Examiners Estimate Value of Securities in Several Banks

State Bank Examiners began valuing securities held by the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank and three small neighborhood banks closed yesterday after the La Salle Street Bank suspension. Calumet State Bank closed today as its resources were tied to La Salle Street Bank. Reopening potential noted for the solvent banks.

Associated Press Chicago State Bank la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank la Salle Street Bank Calumet State Bank Calumet Bank Daniel V. Harkin

Harrisburg Insurance Man Elected Secretary and Treasurer

At the State Association of Fire Insurance Agents meeting in Pittsburg on June 10 and 11 H. M. Bird of Harrisburg was reelected secretary and treasurer for a third consecutive term. C. F. Humrich of Carlisle was president and H. A. Logue of Pittsburgh chaired the executive committee. The gathering drew a large attendance as questions of interest to local agents and policy holders were discussed.

State Association of Fire Insurance Agents Pittsburg H. M. Bird Harrisburg C. F. Humrich Carlisle H. A. Logue Pittsburgh

Trolley Line Project Nears Restart in Shippensburg News

Rumor says after current job, workers will resume the Shippensburg Newbury and Western road project in Shippensburg Pennsylvania. Last fall builder B. F. Patterson began the line but could not complete it.

Shippensburg Shippensburg, Newbury and Westtern Road B. F. Patterson

Flags to Move 350 Civil and Spanish War Battle Flags to Capitol Rotunda

Harrisburg suspends business Monday at noon for a ceremony transferring 350 battle flags from the State Museum to the Capitol rotunda. The flags span the Civil and Spanish wars with Civil War regiments represented. a 2 pm street parade will escort veterans and battle flags to Capitol Park for school singing and a specially written hymn.

Capitol Hill Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Museum State Capitol Capitol Philadelphia City Cavalry Eighth Infantry Grand Army of the Republic Capitol Park Mabel Cronise Jones Rotunda

Girl Killed In Auto Accident In Harrisburg

Esther, a young girl, died after a collision between a southbound Harrisburg Railways trolley car and an auto driven by Dr. Cumbler on Front Street near Gibson. The car struck by the trolley hurled the child and another girl from a porch. Esther died at the hospital after the crash. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 from 1720 State Street. Coroner Eckinger will likely hold an inquest Monday.

C. Linford Scott Harrisburg’ Pipe and Pipe Bending Works Dr. Cumbler South Front Street Steelton O. E. Proctor Front Street Gibson Harrisburg Railways Company W. R. R. Snyder A. Kendig Esther State Street Harrisburg Eckinger

Paxtang Citizens League Considers Road Oiling Plan

The Paxtang Citizens League met to discuss oiling the road from Melrose Avenue to Spring Creek. A committee will consult the State Highway department to confirm if the route is slated for treatment. If not, the League may fund the paving from its treasury. Percival C. Kauffman, 56, formerly of Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg, dies in Tacoma and will be buried in Mechanicsburg Monday at 4 30 p.m.

Paxtang Citizens’ League Melrose Avenue Spring Creek State Highway Department League Percival C. Kauffman Tacoma Washington Mechanicsburg I. H. Thomas, Jr West Main Street Mr. Kauffman Harrisburg

Bedbug Riddance At County Almshouse Stirred Local Outcry

An affidavit by Joseph J. Parialo cites Ernardo Ceribuoni as neglected and confined to a filthy bed at the county almshouse. Charles Phillipelli corroborates poor conditions and egg shortages, while Fritz Voght claims long neglect and criticizes administration and food amid reforms.

Joseph J. Parialo Cameron Street Ernardo Ceribuoni Charles Phillipelli Parialo Ceribuoni Phillipelli Fred Voght Fritz

Towne Sees Hope for Settlement at Niagara Falls Talks

Emerged to report government developments at Niagara Falls as Charles A. Towne of New York ex United States Senator from Minnesota acts as Huerta counselor. He says signing the protocol signals a hopeful settlement and discusses informal talks among Huerta Carranza and U S delegates with Mexico City telegraphs.

Niagara Falls Charles A. Towne New York United States Minnesota Huerta Bryan Wilson Towne Mexico City C. A. Douglass Carranza

Playground Season of 1014 Opens with Expanded Courts

The article notes new playground openings for 1014, adding five tennis courts on the island and four at Twelfth street plus two repurposed grass courts into clay. Registration starts for Reservoir Park tennis, with Courtkeeper Pollock assigning times and enforcing limits. Miss Jessie A. Dowdell directs the reservoir cooking school registrations to begin Tuesday.

Harris Park Front Paxton Island Jessie A. Dowdell Ohio State University Columbus Ohio Reservoir Cooking School Staples Reservoir Park Charles Pollock Twelfth Street Boas Calder Harris Reservoir Sycamore Penn Twelfth Maple Hill Hamilton

Indians Prove Invincible on the Hudson Trails

The Indian Invincible team won first prize in its class at the Invincible Motorcycle Club spring reliability trial in Brooklyn New York. The 150 mile New York to Newburgh and return course along the Hudson tested riders, with only 65 of 128 starters finishing within the time limit. The Indian also led in survivors with 25, more than the other four makes combined.

Invincible Motorocycle Club Brooklyn N. Y New York Newburgh Hudson

Confer Degree and Lodge Membership Drive in Steelton

Confer degree for a class at Steelton Lodge 184 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and plan a membership drive led by H. B. Smith and William Shipp. M. R. Alleman re elected representative to the orphan home board near Sunbury. Anna Davis dies at 1832 Reina Street, funeral Monday at 7:30 conducted by Rev Clayton Smucker. Burial arrangements in Phoenixville with Undertaker Spicer.

Steelton Lodge Order of Odd Fellows H. B. Smith William Shipp M. R. Alleman Thh Sunbury Anna Davis A. W. Harman Reina Street Clayton Albert Smucker B. F. Arevenn Memorial Methodist

Keystone Motorcycle Club Run to Hagerstown Postponed

The Keystone Motorcycle Club endurance run scheduled for tomorrow is postponed one week. The eighth official run travels via Dillsburg Gettysburg Waynesboro and Hagerstown then returns through Greencastle Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle and Mechanicsburg to Harrisburg.

Keystone Motorcycle Club Dillsburg Gettysburg Waynesboro Hagerstown Greencastle Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg Harrisburg

Elks Plan Flag Day Celebration Monday

Final details for Flag Day observance by Harrisburg Lodge No. 12 are set. The semi public exercises feature Mayor Frank B. McClain of Lancaster as speaker, a floral liberty bell by lodge officers, a special flag act, and unusual ritualistic undertakings.

the Elks Harrisburg Lodge No. 12 Frank B. McClain Lancaster

Best Motor Wagon Shown by Hottenstein Zeck at City Garage

The new Best motor delivery wagon demonstrator was received by Hottenstein & Zeck at the City Garage this week. It seats 1,000 to 1,250 pounds and costs 800 to 925 dollars, with a friction drive and double chains to the rear wheels. The two cylinder L head motor is 14 horsepower, built by the Durant Dort Flint factory in Flint Michigan. Hottenstein & Zeck also represent Buick and Chevrolet pleasure cars from Flint, Michigan.

Hottenstein & Zeck Flint Motor Wagon Department Durant-Dort Carriage Company Flint, Mich Buick Chevrolet

Married at Hagerstown Keeping Cool

In hot weather is made easy with a sanitary shower bath. Miss Edna R. Bishop of New Cumberland Pa and Edward H. Eichelberger of Lemoyne Pa were married Thursday at the parsonage of the Mather Co 204 Walnut Street First Baptist Church by Rev E K Thomas. Plumbing and automobile supplies offered. Prices reasonable.

Hagerstown W. Edna R. Bishop New Cumberland Curtai Edward H. Eichelberger Lemoyne the Mather Co Walnut Street First Baptist Church

Month of Gifts prompts assorted wedding gift ideas

June brings commencements and weddings prompting gift buying. This store offers suitable presents for graduates and couples, including watches, chains, fobs, rings, pins, brooches, and silverware for table and clock. W. R. Atkinson at 1423 Nort Third Street.

W. R. Atkinson Nort Third Street

Quinine Hair Tonic Promoted By Local Drug Store

A local advertisement touts Quinine Hair Tonic from Gross' Drug Store at 11 Market Street claiming it will remove dandruff and prevent baldness. The copy features a famous lawyer praising the product's value to his practice and a supposed price of ten thousand dollars for a fine head of hair.

Gross’ Drug Store Market Street

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