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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
6
Advertisement claims Rheuma dissolves uric acid to end rheumatic pain by cleansing kidneys stomach liver and blood. Cites Judge Barhorst of Fort Laramie Ohio who was cured after two bottles and two years well. H C Kennedy promotes no cure no pay plan at 50 cents.
More than 150 boys and young men from 30 Pennsylvania towns will camp at Inglenook for 15 days starting June 25. The camp is run by the State Y M C A under Albert M. Chesley with camp staff, offering activities from swimming and sports to nature study and Bible classes. Applications for the first week are due at the Calder building.
Special to The Telegraph Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania June 15 The cantata Penitence Pard on Peace by J H Maunder will be performed Sunday evening June 20 at St Pauls Reformed Church directed by W A Sigler with Miss Elizabeth Sigler organist chorus of forty eight and a string orchestra. Soloists are Mrs J V Miller soprano and Albert B Crawford baritone. This promises to be a premier musical event of the season reflecting high merit from the performers.
Elizabethtown June 15 William J. Hoffman is in serious condition with his right hand swollen to four times its size after an insect bite. He previously lost his left hand in a Fourth of July cannon explosion. Amputation may be required. New Holland June 15 Joseph Gooda was badly injured near Ephrata when his team ran away his left collarbone broken and his head and face lacerated with possible internal injuries.
A wedding was held at the home of David M. Wolgemuth in Florin Pa. Miss Bertha Eshelman, niece of the host, wed Charles Bless of near Marietta. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Peter Nissley.
Swollen veins are dangerous and may burst. Sufferers should obtain a two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil from any pharmacist and start treatment with night and morning application using a soft brush until swelling normalizes. Medical professionals note hospital use and the product is claimed to be highly concentrated. Moone Chemical Co. offers a 10 cent sample by mail from Rochester, New York.
A vintage advertisement touts oinginol as a cure for thin gums and loose teeth. The claim states daily use restores health, the gums stop bleeding, and teeth firm up. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a small original bottle lasting weeks.
The Colonial Country Club announces its 1915 16 committees across executive, tennis, entertainment, bowling, membership, house, greens, golf, pool, buildings and grounds, stag, athletic, and Ladies Auxiliary. Notable chairs include E J Stackpole, James Q Handshaw Jr, John C Orr, Charles H Kinter, William H Johnston, C W Burtnett, E L Denniston, and A S Anne.
Columbia will stage a safe and sane Fourth of July with races for boys and girls, a river carnival, and other sports. Superintendent W. C. Sampson the Boy Scouts and the Woman's Club will organize events on Monday July 5. Two Sunday rainstorms in Lancaster county caused extensive road damage washouts disrupted trolley and telephone service and will cost a large sum.
John W. Higgins of Cumberland Md died from injuries suffered at Startzmans crossing near Hagerstown after falling from a work train car on Saturday evening. He was 30. Higgins succumbed Sunday at Washington County Hospital.
Eastern Pennsylvania cement firms and Lehigh Bethlehem citizens pledge 40 000 barrels of cement to the State Highway Department for a new twelve mile road from Allen town to Bethlehem and on to Easton. The deal includes stone supply and state funding of grading and engineering changes. A separate Muncy delegation urged a State aid highway through Muncy, to be decided among residents.
Miss Jennis Baker and Walter McCormick from Lemoyne Pa eloped to York to wed at the home of Mr and Mrs George Spangler the ceremony conducted by Rev E L Manges of Trinity Lutheran Church They returned home Monday night and their marriage was announced Mrs Baker is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Baker and Mr McCormick is the son of Mr and Mrs McCormick Both graduates of Lemoyne High School the couple will reside in Lemoyne Separately Walk Over Shoe Store head W F B Orner reports George F Keith Company has won the Grand Prize at the Panama Pacific Exposition the highest award from the judges
Ivy poisoning caused the death of Samuel L. Kissinger who lacked a physician and went to the hospital for treatment last Tuesday. His condition worsened until death. Marietta, Pa., reports Rev. A. Rewel Hughes, formerly of Jersey Shore, has become rector at Manheim and Mount Hope, succeeding Rev. Dr. Blose.
Store copy promotes a planing to look well with satisfaction and moderate prices. An Acme Dress Form is essential to homes and dressmakers. Club Plan offers music and top floor notices. Elevator fountain on each floor and sanitary water. Notaseme Refrigerator highlighted for food preservation and ice economy on top floor.
Chester Pa June 15 a shipyard employing 1500 workmen is to be established immediately. A deal was closed for the eastern half of the old Roach shipyard with New York interests represented by Charles P M Jack. A $1 000 000 capital is noted and St Louis officials said to be handling the matter for the buyers.
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