Resigns From Bench to Practice Law in Jersey City
Vice Chancellor Merritt Lane of Jersey City resigns from the Court of Chancery to resume law practice. Chancellor Edwin R. Walker accepts with regret. Lane, appointed November 8 1916, succeeds Vice Chancellor Howell who died in office. Lane’s salary is 12000 dollars yearly for a seven year term. Later, Ruth Whisler of Chambersburg sails to Labrador as an Episcopal teaching missionary after Wilson College graduation.
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Trenton
N. J
Merritt Lane
Jersey City
Court of Chancery
Edwin R. Walker
Lane
Howell
Ruth Whisler
New York City
Labrador
Episcopal Church
Dismissal of Crossing Complaint Cited by Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission dismissed Enos B. Hess of Grantham's complaint against the Grantham grade crossing on the Philadelphia and Reading System. It ordered bells and signs at State highway route No. 147 in Chester County and removal of embankments obstructing view within 30 days. The decision said the case sought a new highway rather than resolving the crossing issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Services. Commission
Enos B. Hess
Grantham
Philadelphia
Reading
United States Railroad Administration
York
Messiah Bible School
West Whiteland Township
Chester County
State
State Board of Education
Commonwealth
Pittsburgh
Sproul
University of Pittsburgh
Milton
Boise Penrose
F. A. Godcharles
The
Williamsport
Ainey
W. D. B. Ainey
Public Service Commission
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove
Hunter
Frank N. Hunter
Frank D. Beary
New York
Adjutants General of the States
West Shore Wounded Yanks Entertained in Enola
The Pennsylvan ia Railroad War Relief branch hosted wounded Carlisle General Hospital soldiers at the Enola Y M C A. Volunteers served dinner and arranged outings to Harrisburg for the Red Men parade. The event featured vocal and instrumental numbers and a list of attendees.
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Enola
Pennsylvania Railroad War Relief
General Hospital
Carlisle
Harrisburg
William C. Moffitt
Corporal Frank Davidson
Ralph Colusin
John Hammill
Francis Harrahan
Karl W. Garworth
Daniel C. Cole
William H. Hanson
John Simpkins
F. R. Farley
B. E. Leroy
E. J. Liebel
Edward Cole
Edward J. Mason
John W. Wooley
Forest Byer
Nathan Erlich
James V
Teachers Pay Bill Amended For Statewide Increase
A proposed amendment to the Woodruff teachers salary bill would set a $55 per month increment per teacher, funded by a $7 million state appropriation over two years. If approved, total education funding would reach about $25 million for the period, with principals and supervisors included.
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Woodruff
William C. Sproul
Lucy Glass
Jeanette
Elizabeth S. Baker
Harrisburg
J. W. Sweeney
Elk County
Thomas E. Finegan
Willard Reveals Insights in His Own Story
The Philadelphia Press highlights Jess Willard's personal account "Own Story" to provide his perspective and details about his career and life. The piece emphasizes Willard's candid reflections and claims regarding his boxing journey and public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Jess Willard
Brooks Law Not Apply to Near Beer Judge Rules
Johnstown judge ruled near beers are non intoxicating and not covered by the Brooks high license law. Nicholas Contakos was acquitted after the verdict instruction, countering prosecutor claims that brewing near beer fell under the act. In Sunbury, Civil War veteran William C. Ebersole died at 76 after a life with the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Johnstown
Cambria County Court
O'Connor
Nicholas Contakos
Sunbury
William C. Ebersole
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seventy-eighth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Mag Rhu Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A 1900s style ad touts Mag Rhu as a five remedy blend that aids digestion and blood quality, neutralizes acids, relieves constipation, and eases nervous indigestion with no alcohol or drugs. Offers refund if no results after trial. box priced at $1.00 with mail order options from Mag Rhu Company in Pittsburgh.
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Croll Keller
Market Street
Mag Rhu
Mag Rhu Company
Fitzsimmons Building
Pittsburgh
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Chambersburg, Pa
Wilson
the Globe
GLOBE
Fashion Park
Palm Beach
Zefirette
West Shore
Carlisle Hospital
New Cumberland
Lower Allen
Elkwood Grammar
Rhoda Rider
Walter Trout
Tessie Kerlin
Elizabeth Tritt
Mumpers School
Matilda Kohler
Lisburn
Chester Harbold
Mateers
Mabel Wood
Methodist Sunday School
Trinity United Brethren Sunday School
Church of God and
St. Paul's Sunday School
Enola High School Alumni Association
Summit Street
Walter Burkholder
George I. Fisher
Roy McLane
Hilda Wagner
Helen Markell
G. I. Fisher
FISK
Ture
Fisk Rubber Company of
N. Y
S. Third St
Market St
Harrisburg, PA
Askin & Marine Co
N. Second Street
Cor
Walnut Street
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