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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

7

Birthday Picnic For Helen Wright Fifth Birthday

Little Helen Wright daughter of Dr and Mrs Burchard E Wright 1710 State street celebrated her fifth birthday yesterday with a picnic at Reservoir Park. Miss Florence Carrolls kindergarten classmates and Miss Carroll and Miss Margaret Miller organized the event. Children traveled to the park by car, played games, enjoyed luncheon, and then took a long drive through the countryside.

Helen Wright Burchard E. Wright State Street Reservoir Park Florence Carroll

Beauty suggestions for skin and hair care products

A beauty ad endorses spurmax face lotion to remove freckles and tan and improve skin texture. It describes dissolving spurmax in hot water with glycerin to create a lasting complexion beautifier that reduces shine and sallow tones for a healthier look. It also promotes a canthrax based shampoo for dandruff removal, oil control, and glossy, fuller hair.

Engagement Announced for Miss Beatrice Brenner

Mr and Mrs Harry F Brenner of North Third street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Beatrice A Brenner to Vernon E Coldron of Millersburg at a supper party held at the Brenner home. The autumn marriage will be attended by members of Miss Brenners Sunday school class. Yellow and white arrangements with daisies decorated the event.

Harry F. Brenner North Third Street Beatrice A. Brenner Vernon E. Coldron Millersburg Miss Brenner David I. Miller Edgar Hess Howard Wolford Amos W. Dunkle North Second Street Steelton Miriam Dunkle Harry B. Orth

Sunday’s Pianist Quits Over Disputes and Pay

The pianist quit after clashes over campaign details and pay. Ackley alleges he earned at least 5000 dollars from sale of campaign literature with exclusive tabernacle rights in the city and Paterson. Billy Sunday rests in Hood River while Ackley prepares to expose inside facts to liquor interests.

Seibert Ackley Tabernacle Paterson Sunday Billy Sunday George Emett George Sunday San George Billy Hood River Oregon

How You Can Make Hairs Quickly Disappear

An advertisement explains that delatone removes hair from face neck or arms after a single treatment. A stiff paste with powdered delatone and water is applied two minutes later rubbed off and washed to leave smooth skin. Sellers warn to ensure real delatone is used.

Intimate Home Wedding seals Elizabeth Duncan and Charles Stiner

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Frances Duncan to Charles Franklin Stiner occurred at 2 PM at the bride’s home 1932 North Third Street. Rev J T Spangler officiated with close family present. The couple will reside at 220 Herr Street after a September 1 return from a bridal trip.

Elizabeth Frances Duncan E. Wallace Case Charles Franklin Stiner North Third Street J. T. Spangler First United Brethren Church Schmidt Katharine Thorne Charles Stiner Herr Street The Central High School Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Demosthenian So ciety Outing At Sleepy Knot Bungalow

Members of the Central high school Demosthenian Society enjoyed a daytime outing hosted by Miss Miriam Ryan at Sleepy Knot Bungalow near Halifax. The event featured outdoor games and country meals, with a large group of participants and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Ryan and numerous friends.

Demosthenian Society Central High School Miriam Ryan Sleepy Knot Bungalow Halifax Claude G. Ryan L. W. Ryan Helen Wallis Marie Dougherty Kathryn Peters Dorothy Helman Mary Witmer Helen Gerdes Lillian Kamsky Kenneth Patterson Edward Roth Clarence Cooper Anson DeVout William Bingham Richard Hamer Herbert Springer Walter Smeltzer Samuel Froehlich Hill Roberts Carrol Denney Benjamin Byers Charles Pease Brown Bradenbaugh Jonathan Black Fred Lyter

Miss Genevieve Carroll Weds This Morning

The wedding of Genevieve Carroll daughter of Mrs J R Carroll and Richard M Pennock of Kennett Square Pa was quietly held at 11 o'clock this morning at St Marys rectory with Rev Father Dailey officiating. Pennock a former State College instructor heads the Labor and Industry mechanical division. The couple will honeymoon in the Great Lakes region and reside at Brownstone this summer.

Genevieve Caroll J. R. Carroll North Second Street Richard M. Pennock Kennett Square Father Dailey St. Mary's Catholic Church Pennock Great Lakes Brownstone Central High School Senate Library State College Department of Labor and Industry

Births Reported in Sharon and Steelton Families

Mr and Mrs Walter Bruce Caldwell of Sharon announce the birth of Edward James Caldwell on June 14 1915 Mrs Caldwell formerly Catherine Stackpole. Mr and Mrs Grant A Martz announce daughter Janet Louise Martz born June 11 1915. Mr and Mrs Calvin Ettinger announce twins Elmer William and Earl Waynes Ettinger born June 12 1915. Mrs Ettinger formerly Effie Bahr. Mr and Mrs G Watson Creighton announce daughter Margaret Creighton born June 11 1915, formerly Margaret Wilson of Indiana Pennsylvania.

Walter Bruce Caldwell Sharon Edward James Caldwell Caldwell Catherine Stackpole This City E. J. Stackpole Grant A. Martz North Third Street Janet Louise, Martz Calvin Ettinger Rutherford Elmer William Earl Waynes Ettinger Ettinger Effie Ahr G. Watson Creighton Steelton Margaret Creighton Creighton Margaret Wilson Indiana

Women Watch the Clock and Endure Unseen Ailments

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s fatigue backache headaches nervousness and irritability caused by work in stores and factories explaining that the product’s roots and herbs provide relief from organic troubles specific to women.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Sipe Family Reunion at Williams Grove

The Sipe family gathered at Williams Grove for a reunion with many members in attendance. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Sipe of Williams Grove and relatives from Shiremanstown Chambersburg New Cumberland Bowmansdale White Hill Harrisburg and Steelton. Miriam Dunkle announced engagement to Harry B. Orth of Steelton.

Sipe R. N. Sipe Williams Grove Albert Sipe Viola May Arthur Robert Shiremanstown O. M. Sipe Catherine Ida Helen Carl Paul Amos Miller Bowmansdale David Stouffer White Hill Jesse Sipe Jeanette Samuel Sipe Mary Stewart J. D. Sipe Clarence New Cumberland Orin Dorman Sheen David Chambersburg Ruben Sipe H. V. Bushman Hampton Adams County William Winerich Harry Roser Harrisburg

Engineers' Journal Is Handsome Publication

The Journal of the Engineers Society of Pennsylvania for the month just concluded is one of the handsomest numbers ever issued. It is bright readable and contains technical value with handsome printing. Frank P. McKibben Lehigh University contributes an illustrated article on The Port of Philadelphia and the Economic Development of Philadelphia. Notable photos include Kiel canal scenes in Germany.

Journal of the Engineers’ Society of Pennsylvania Newsey Frank P. McKibben Lehigh University Philadelphia Kiel Canal Germany

Britishers contract with Morgans discussed in paper

London editorial says the British government's contract with J. P. Morgan and Company as agent for munitions purchases in America is a key issue for the new ministry of munitions. It notes growing calls to revise terms and questions the continued need for middlemen in New York.

Associated Press London J. P. Morgan, and Company New York The Chronicle Ministry of Munitions Morgan Great Britain America Ennroe

City Grants Freedom of the City to Premier Salandra

The municipality of Rome decides to confer the freedom of the city on Premier Salandra. The award is dated June 15 and delivered via Paris, reflecting official recognition of his service.

Salandra Associated Press Ppt Paris Rome

Resignation Refused by Lisbon Cabinet Leader

The president of the Council of Ministers presented the collective resignation of the cabinet but it was not accepted. The Council convened at the palace with Theophile Braga presiding. London reported denial of US rumors that the British battleship Agamemnon was sunk by a German submarine at the Dardanelles and said no additional ships were lost.

Associated Press Lisbon Paris Council of Ministers Theophile Braga The Republic London United States Agamemnon Dardanelles

Don’ts To Stop Forest Fires Urges Public Help

The Forest Service issues ten avoidable fire tips to cut spring losses across the East and North woods. Key rules cover extinguishing embers and never burning near dry materials, with emphasis on calling guards for help and treating woods like home to prevent sparks from causing large blazes.

Washington United States Forest Service Southern Appalachians North Woods Maine Florida Atlantic Coast Arkansas National Forest Purchase

Gilbert Memorial Fund Accepted by Harrisburg Library

The Harrisburg Public Library trustees last night accepted the Lyman D. Gilbert Memorial Fund for books and a $2,000 gift from Mrs. Gilbert for immediate purchases. Books will bear Mr. Gilbert's book plate. Mrs. Gilbert will help select titles. A rise in circulation and donations, including from the James M. Lamberton estate, were reported. A summer program is planned.

Harrisburg Public Library Lyman D. Gilbert James M. Lamberton

Cable tolls soar as U.S. bills rise

The European war drives higher costs for cables. The State Department's cables bill last month hit 18 000 dollars, with a recent month peaking at 20 000 dollars.

Associated Press Washington, D. C State Department

Bats Curb Mosquitoes Sparks Texas City Ordinance

The Mosquito pest is suppressed by bats near San Antonio Texas with 80 success rate leading to a city ordinance protecting the flying mammals Bat colonies are being planted in other mosquito plagued South areas The Mitchell Lake vicinity ten miles from San Antonio once heavy with malaria carrying mosquitoes is now noted as very healthy due to bats efforts

San Antonio Texas Popular Mechanics Mitchell Lake

Antisalon Forces Win in Minnesota County Option Vote

In Minnesota six of seven counties voting chose the dry option yesterday, forcing 70 saloons to close within six months. The tally lifts the dry counties to 33 under the country option law, confirming a statewide shift in liquor policy.

Associated Press St. Paul, Minn Minnesota

Weight Loss Warning and Sargol Remedy Ad

An old notice warns against unusual weight loss and implies nutrients are wasted rather than used. It recommends correcting the condition by adding Sargol to meals to regain ten to thirty pounds of healthy fat.

LeMay's Sage and Quinine Promises Gray Hair Restoring

An advertisement claims LeMay's age and Quinine can restore natural hair color and lustre. It asserts gray hair is common but reversible with a seven ounce bottle offered for about fifty cents at drug stores.

Lemay

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