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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

3

Eagle Patrol Wins Inter Patrol Meet

An inter patrol meet by Troop 8 drew a festive crowd with Scouts competing in races and contests. Eagle Patrol led with 31 points, followed by Lion 27 Beaver 19 Timer 13 as others earned top honors in first aid and various races. gold scout pins were awarded to Scoutmaster Jenkins and others by Scout Commissioner German.

WM. H. German Lewis P. Jenkins Beaver Patrol Tiger Patrol Eagle Patrol Lion Beaver Timer W. H. German R. H. Lyon Fred Rowe M. V. Hazen J. P. Scott O’neill German Jenkins Asee Kohler and Keler

Railroads to test week without accidents in 1921 effort

San Francisco reports a government plan to hold a no accident week across federally controlled railroads. Central western region from Chicago to the coast begins at 12.01 A M June 22 and will be checked through 12.01 A M June 29 to measure mishap-free operation.

San Francisco Central Western Chicago

How to Acquire Hair Beauty and Make Sham Poos

A quick home shampoo recipe using canthrax from the druggist. Dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water to make a full cup of liquid that cleanses scalp and hair, removes dandruff oil and dirt, and leaves hair fluffy soft and glossy after rinsing.

Kronstadt in Flames as Bolsheviks Surrender to British Navy

A Helsingfors dispatch reports Kronstadt fortress on the Gulf of Kronstadt northwest of Petrograd is on fire. Seven Bolshevik ships hoisted white flags and will surrender to the British squadron. Nearby forts and Krasnayagorka have also fallen to White Guards, with Bolshevik garrisons switching sides. The North Russian force has captured 22,000 prisoners and 87 cannon. In Prague, Czech forces under General Henrocque begin a counteroffensive against Hungarian Soviet troops, seizing villages and equipment as the army expands to 14,000 officers and 243,000 men.

Associated Press London North Russian General Staff Petrograd Kronstadt Gulf of Kronstadt Helsingfors Daily Mail Gulf of Finland Krasnayagorka Stockholm Peterhod White Guards Geneva Henrocque Prague Czecho-Slovakia

Love and scandal unfold in Harrisburg court

In a Harrisburg court a case features references to a mysterious "22" owning a novelty shop and a "Minnie" linked to gifts. Testimony reveals the defendant Snyder, an embalmer from Lock Haven, denying gifts and describing "22" as a friend who reserved theater tickets. Judge Kunkel jokes about certainty of death and remarks on living expenses and rural prices amid economic strain.

Harrisburg Minnie Snyder Kunkel Witnes Lock Haven Philadelphia New York

Rosenberger Bride-to-Be Hazel May Engaged to Rev Fasick

Mr and Mrs John F Rosenberger of Hillside New Cumberland announce the engagement of their daughter Hazel May Rosenberger to the Rev Ray Hollobaugh Fasick. The couple will wed June 26 at 8 pm in Bosler Memorial Prethodial Church New Cumberland. Invitations only for the ceremony.

John F. Rosenberger Hillside Fifteenth Street New Cumberland Hazel May Rosenberger Ray Hollobaugh Fasick Bosler Memorial Prethodial New Cumbeland Central High School Fasick A. S. Fasick Tyrone Manor Hill Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference

S S Class Social At Mrs Mowery Home

The Sunday school class led by Mrs J M Heagy of Steelton United Brethren met at Mrs Adam Mowerys 101 Locust Street to honor the winning team in a membership contest. A brief program preceded games with prizes won by Mrs Given and Mrs Wilmer Cumbler. about thirty five members attended.

J. M. Heagy Steelton United Brethren Church Adam Mowery Locust Street Given Wilmer Cumbler

Girl Scouts Enjoy Outing at Cove Allen Saturday

Wild Rose Troop No. 5 members from Fifth Street Methodist Church joined a Cove Allen outing with ukulele music by Miss Wella Simonetti and Margaret Fisher. Scouts Pauline Huntsberger Helen Menahan Margaret Fisher and others enjoyed hikes boating bathing and outdoor sports. guests included Miss Gertrude Forsythe and Freeman Frey Jr. Local notices mention residents traveling and visiting relatives with several households listed. a lawn carnival at 2224 North Third Street benefits the Nursery Home with homemade cakes candy and lemonade for sale.

Fifth Street Methodist Church Cove Allen Wella Simonetti Margaret Fisher Wuolls Pauline Huntsberger Helen Menahan Della Simonetti Kelen Hippensteel Edna Hippensteel Phyllis Peifer Verna Metz Mildred Cless Gertrude Forsythe Freeman Frey, Jr

Ash collection cost to equip city with wagons and horses

Commissioner Hassler told fellow councilmen it would cost about 10000 to buy fifteen wagons thirty horses and equipment for city owned ash collection teams. Next week a resolution will accept 950 from Emma C Funston's will to erect a drinking fountain at Cameron and Paxton streets.

Paxton Street Hassler American Water Works Association Buffalo Emma C. Funston Cameron and Paxton Streets Em” Funston

Subject for Central High senior contest set as Over the Old Post Roads

Harrisburg chapter D A R prize committee announces the senior girls contest topic for Central High School. The subject, Over the Old Post Roads, guides writers through early American days from taverns and inns to towns and cities of the Revolution, blending romance, adventure, and history.

Joseph A. Thompson Charles B. Fager Frank Seebold Harrisburg Daughters of the American Revolution Central High School Post Roads

Bennett Musical Institute Commencement at Fahnestock Hall

The Bennett Musical Institute holds commencement exercises for the class of 1919 at Fahnestock hall. Diplo mas will be presented by Frank M. Hunter, Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania, with a program of songs and arias by graduates.

Bennett Musical Institute Fahnestock Hall Verna Aldinger Bair Aletha Rebecca Wilson Mary Ritta Levin Adelaide Yingst Frank Milton Hunter Pennsylvania the Lark Glinka Balakirew Adelaide Aemilie Yingst Cascade Due Chaudron Bendel Butterfly Puccini Woodman George A. Butterworth le Ressac Merz Raff Frank M. Hunter

Vigorous Wendell's Ambition Pills Promise Quick Health Boost

An advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills offering a refund if not beneficial. It claims rapid improvements in energy and vigor within two days, with full confidence after a week, and a money back guarantee through local druggists.

Wendell

Council to Provide 500 For Free Summer Band Concerts

The council plans to reallocate 500 for municipal concerts this summer. Mayor Keister and Commissioners agree to move 100 from each department and 100 from the general contingent fund if needed, after chamber officials urged funding following new law allowing such use. An ordinance on first reading is set for next Tuesday.

Daniel L. Keister E. Z. Gross W. H. Lynch F. Hassler Finance Department C. W. Burtnett John Fox Weiss Chamber of Commerce Council Bartnett

Governor Signs Public Buildings Bill

Governor Sproul announced approval of the Smith bill reorganizing the Department of Public Grounds and Buildings. The measure provides for additional bureaus and expands the department's scope.

Sproul Department O Public

Tailor Makes Valuable Fund

A testimonial notes spending $900 on medicine and doctors for stomach trouble with no relief until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The user reports a $1 bottle produced substantial benefits by removing catarrhal mucous and reducing inflammation in the intestinal tract, promising money back after one dose. Names include H C Kennedy Geo A Gorgas Clark's 2 Drug Stores.

Mayr H. C. Kennedy Geo. A. Gorgas Clark's

Bolsheviks Fire on Train Near Vladivostok

Seventy Bolsheviks attacked a train near Spassk north of Vladivostok forcing it to stop by loosening rails. Shots hit all cars. one Russian killed. American hospital and mail cars involved. no Americans injured. Japanese guards remained at the section. reinforcements sent.

Associated Press Vladivosto Spassk Vladivostok

Plans for Capitol buildings and park improvements discussed

Arnold W. Brunner and J. E. Greiner discussed details of new Capitol buildings and Memorial Bridge work with the Board of Public Grounds and Buildings. The plan calls for erecting buildings, park improvements, and hiring additional staff to maintain them as part of the project. Governor Sproul will leave Harrisburg tonight for Chester to attend military academy exercises and return Thursday.

Arnold W. Brunner Capitol J. E. Greiner Memorial Bridge Board of Pubiic Sproul Harrisburg Chester

Women at Work in War Industry Ad Seeks Health Cure

During the war millions of women entered new vocations in munition factories chemical works street railways and ambulance driving barbers and elevator duties. The ad urges Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid so women can serve and work without hindrance, noting many have benefited.

Ambulan Lydia Pinkham

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