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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a superior blood purifier to combat poisons and impurities. It describes the body's defenses, claims rapid healing of eruptions and pains, and urges readers to buy only The Swift Specific Co. product from Atlanta Georgia, warning against counterfeits.
Jacob Billet aged 83 of Wrightsville died yesterday from old age. He leaves four sons thirty-two grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren as the last of his family. In Gap Mrs Jonas Eby aged 67 died yesterday after a long illness from complications of diseases. She was a Mennonite Church member and survived by her husband six children ten grandchildren two brothers and four sisters.
Edward G. Smith, charged with murder, could be removed from Dauphin County Prison to an insane asylum pending a possible jury inquiry into his sanity. The defense seeks immediate confinement under authorities, with affidavits from Dr. McKinnis and Dr. Bowers supporting insanity. The petition, filed by ex-District Attorney John Fox Weiss and attorney William Earnest, cites a May 8 1883 act and aims to secure proper medical treatment before the Inglenook youth's September quarter sessions trial. Charles H. Smith, the petitioner, is the defendant’s father.
A joint Harrisburg gathering of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and Associated Charities considered establishing a tent colony for TB sufferers. A committee led by E Z Wallower will locate a site and place a trained nurse in charge, with Drs Raunick Phillips Ellenberger and others forming the core panel.
A timeless beauty note describes two simple preparations for a youthful complexion. Mix saxolite powder with hazel to form a facial rinse that tightens sagging muscles and smooths wrinkles. Apply mercorized wax nightly as a facial cream to erase age spots and reveal younger skin. results claimed as remarkable.
The Carlisle Y M C A suffered about 10000 in damage but the new 70000 structure was saved by quick action of association members and on scene firemen. Burgess Peter W Morris was struck by a nozzle and knocked unconscious. John Drew, 22, of 656 Sayford Street died yesterday afternoon.
City officials last day rejected bids for Harrisburg's first motor fire apparatus and ordered re advertising. Even with early action, bids would open after July 1, delaying delivery before October. Park Board hires James A. Shope as assistant engineer and draughtsman with 900 dollar yearly salary. Reservoir Park entrance plans to be prepared this summer. Briggs Street conference postponed to tomorrow at 3 PM due to Silk Mills representatives. Porch ordinance enforcement discussed for Crescent Street houses.
The Fountain Market Company will open tomorrow at Mulberry and Derry streets. Charles R. Stouffer serves as president and general manager, with A K Jerauld as treasurer. The store will offer a daily market for groceries produce fruits and meats, selling only government inspected meat. It features modern fixtures and open display cases with sanitary white interiors and minimal counter space.
The West Chester cup, polo world championship, is packed among British invaders effects and to sail back across the Atlantic on Saturday. The 4 to 2% score highlights a match experts call the best polo game yet, with challengers earning a hard fought victory and American poloists already pledging a challenge next year.
A letter from Boies Penrose states he is heartily in favor of H R 5139 and will support it in the Senate. Oliver replies he will give the matter earnest consideration. Kreider confirms he will support the bill when it reaches the House.
The article details ongoing efforts for a new trial in the Fleming case. It covers deposition testimony by E Bruce Taylor and Paul G Smith about remarks by Dr Blair regarding Fleming and monomania. Dr Blair clarifies miscommunication and notes the defense could have used monomania as a defense. Fleming sits pale in court as proceedings continue.
A newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as an effective home remedy for anaemia or thin blood. It describes early symptoms such as fatigue pale complexion and breathlessness and claims the pills restore appetite flesh and health with guidance offered in a free booklet from the Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
The minister’s latest disappearance Monday night echoes an earlier Illinois vanishing in March and claims he was held captive for nearly two months by opponents of his dry movement. Mrs. Jennie Bateman, 69, widow of iron worker Theodore Bateman, died at 106 Coney Street after a illness. She leaves three daughters and two sons. funeral Friday at 2 PM at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with burial in Harrisburg Cemetery.
Atlanta claims Resinol Soap and Ointment healed pimples after use of a cake and half a jar producing skin described as velvet and smooth. The ad features Miss E. P. Gaddis of South Pryor Street and urges free trials from Resinol Dept. 16-R Baltimore with warnings about substitutes.
Presenting cheap parasols and umbrellas, body care claims with sulphur baths, small loans, and blue serge suits. East End Bank offers safe deposit boxes. Health Studio promotes fat elimination. Pennsylvania Investment advertises short-term loans. Shope the Hill Tailor markets custom blue serge suits.
In effect May 24 1914 trains depart Harrisburg for Winchester Martinsburg Carlisle Chambersburg Mechnicetown and other stations at 3 08 7 50 am 3 40 pm and 11 00 pm. Additional Carlisle and Meade trains at 9 48 am 2 18 3 27 pm for Dillsburg at 6 08 7 50 and 8 53 am 2 18 5 32 6 30 pm daily. All others run daily except as noted. J H TONGE G P A
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