Veteran timekeeper to retire after fifty years service
Andrew Clark Swope of 626 Boas Street, oldest timekeeper in the Middle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, will retire July 1 at age 70. Born June 24, 1844, in Huntingdon County, he worked fifty years for PRR and twenty six as a timekeeper, spending much of the week in Altoona.
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Andrew Clark Swope
Boas Street
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Swope
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Chestnut Street Hall
Bold sulphur cream relieves itching eczema claims
An advertisement touts bold sulphur cream as the best treatment for itching and burning eczema including acne ringworm and salt rheum. It promises rapid relief from irritation and healing of inflamed skin, advising direct application and noting Walter Luther Dodge Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio as publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Luther Dodge Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
What Dyspeptics Should Eat A Physician Advises
A physician advises that most stomach troubles come from acidity and urges dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods. It recommends a meal of any preferred foods followed by a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acid and ease digestion. The ad claims bisulated magnesia is the best antacid and criticizes dosing without addressing the acid cause. Also promotes B. B. Drum groceries at 1801 North Sixth Street with ready meats for picnics and lunches.
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B. B. Drum
Sixth Street
Shades on Vador porch offer cool comfort on sunny days
An ad notes porch shades as a simple way to add an extra room for eating, sleeping, or reading. Available from Joseph Goldsmith at 206 Walnut and 209 Locust streets starting at $2.25.
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Joseph Goldsmith
Walnut
Locust Streets
Only Colored Men on Jury When Pascal Hall Is Hung
Jurors and physicians for Pascal Hall’s execution must be colored. Sheriff H C Wells will favor colored applicants for the twelve jurors and for attending physicians, as this may be the last Dauphin county jail hanging. Hall, on death row, pleads against the sentence and jokes about meals, hoping to live about a hundred years.
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Pascal Hail
Pascal Hall
Dauphin County
H. C. Wells
Tier
South Carolina
Hall
Pascal
Swope Family Pioneer and Harrisburg Railway Official
Carl Swope, a Harrisburg native, rose from a wagon builder and early Harrisburg High School graduate to senior railway timekeeper for the Middle division. He served in Civil War units, held yard clerk roles, and was a long time superintendent of the Ridge Avenue Methodist Sunday school before retiring to Harrisburg.
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Swope
Harrisburg
Carl Swope
Lancastrian High School
Walnut Street
Technical High School
DeWitt School
Daniel Burns
Harrisburg High School
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Awl
Twentieth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Harrisburg Rifles
First City Zouaves
Pennsy
Huntingdon
Mifflin
Ridge Avenue
City Council Debates Briggs Street Opening
City council at 3 PM discussed the ordinance to open Briggs Street from Front to Second streets. Pelgram and Meyer silk mill owners and other property holders attended. The session was postponed. mill owners propose land for a 20 foot street with reimbursement if highway widening to 60 feet occurs, with June 20 reply date likely extended.
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Briggs Street
Second Streets
Pelgram and Meyer
M.il Company
Steak and High Living in Colonial Boston Prices and Practices
The article traces 18th century beef prices and living costs in Boston, noting beef at twelve cents a pound in 1740 and primitive meat supply methods. Livestock roamed streets, pigs were butchered at home, carcasses hung from apple trees, and pork often outweighed beef in quality and price. It cites 1737 records of beef sales at seventy-five cents for twenty pounds.
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Boston
Francis Filkin
F.S. Dickson
Yale Review
Footwear for all at low prices at 20th Century Shoe Co
Footwear for men women and children offered at the lowest prices. Tennis oxfords white canvas and Scout shoes plus barefoot sandals are available at 7 South Market Square in a sun driven appeal to comfort and value.
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20Th Century Shoe Co
South Market Square
Fighters of Old Banquet Tonight in Harrisburg
Veterans from Harrisburg's early and later military groups meet for the 53rd anniversary of the Veteran Association First City Zouaves City Grays and Companies D and I at the City Grays Armory. Business session at 8 includes reports and officer elections followed by a banquet. Toastmaster E J Stackpole. Lunch for 150 guests.
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Harrisburg
Veteran Association
First City Zouaves
City Grays
D and I
E. J. Stackpole
E. Laubenstein
Philip German
Christian Nauss
Oliver Atticks
W. T. Bishop
George S. McGowan
Fred W. Yingst
W. D. Block
Oliver Bender
Albert Davis
George Ellinger
Charles Etter
Charles A. Garverich
Harry C. Houtz
Charles S. Fisher
J. J. Hartman
Frank Hoy, Jr
May Repeal Citys Porch Construction
The plan proposes a one way drive through Wildwood Park along the bluff road by the lake to reduce accidents on narrow curves. Park officials M Harvey Taylor and Hoffert seek a north to south route with entry via Linglestown roads, allowing visitors to see park scenery and return the same way.
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Wildwood Park
M. Harvey Taylor
Hoffert
Linglestown
Hepford
Maclay Street
Old Almhouse Mill Stones Mark Cameron Parkway
Old mill stones place at the intersection of the county road and the eastern end of Cameron parkway mark the former Almshouse mill landmark. The mill shed was removed to improve parkway access and view. Vines and flowers grow around the remaining stones.
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Mark Cameron
Cameron Parkway
Parkway
Reported attempt denied amid train wreck injuries
A railway incident report denied an alleged Russian Imperial family assassination attempt. Three employees were injured as cars were shattered by the crash. Mrs. Edward A. Cashman, 28, died at Harrisburg hospital from complications of diseases, with funeral plans set for St Francis Church. Grace Methodist Mission study concludes with a missionary letter on the Empress Dowager of Japan.
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Edward A. Cashman
Harrisburg Hospital
South Seventeenth Street
St. Francis’ Catholic
Daniel J. Carey
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Grace Methodist Church
Middle Division Veterans Demand Changes in Rules
Veterans of the Middle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad gathered at the Chestnut Street Auditorium for an annual meeting. Noel W. Smith presided as the association pressed for rule changes, broader travel plans, and allowing wives on trips. The session discussed banquet exemptions for low pensioners and transportation fees, with no final decisions. A banquet and memorials followed, featuring Mayor John K. Royal and other speakers, and a special Harrisburg to Altoona train was arranged for late tonight.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Chestnut Street
Noel W. Smith
Harrisburg
Altoona
Middle Division
Weer
C. A. Preston
der Lee
John K. Royal
W. B. McCaleb
Philadelphia
F. H. Hoy
Marion J. Kline
First Lutheran Church
George W. Creighton
Colonel Roosevelt Announces Pause From Campaign Plans
Colonel Roosevelt, sidelined by a chill aboard the tender to the Imperator, says he will not run for New York governor and plans rest at Sagamore Hill. He may speak briefly at small gatherings and will keep his policies quiet while recovering his voice. He expected to attend an engagement in Pittsburgh on June 30.
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Roosevelt
New York
Imperator
Philip J. Roosevelt
Philip Roosevelt
Pittsburgh
Sagamore Hill
Lawrence Abbott
Roosevelt Unable to Speak Openly for Months Says Doctor
The ex president Roosevelt, after a London visit to address the Royal Geographical Society, is advised by Dr. Thomson to refrain from public speaking for several months due to throat weakness from the Brazilian fever and recent campaigning. He plans to speak only in small gatherings and to avoid shipboard chatter. He expressed cheerful acceptance and will travel back to the United States aboard the Imperator.
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St. Clair Thomson
King’s College Hospital
London
Royal Geographical Society
Colonel Roosevelt
Thomson
Roosevelt
Waterloo Station
Southampton
United States
Walter Hines Page
Lord Charles Beresford
Imperator
Yongsters In Court Tomorrow
Thirty youngsters ages eight to fourteen will appear as small defendants at Jue juvenile court tomorrow. One boy faces charges for stealing fourteen pencils a nickel plated watch a printing outfit kid gloves five packs of trolley car transfers and 164 marbles. Three Middletown boys are to answer for setting fire to a bread wagon. A fourteen year old girl must explain why she teased and struck an old carpenter repairing her father’s fence.
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Jue
Middletown
Time and trouble saved with Arcade Laundry service
Arcade Laundry offers pickup and delivery for family wash to save time and avoid washday troubles. Dennison's crepe paper goods are advertised for home decorations with tips on creative uses. Cotterel displays 105 North Second Street. The Troy starch promises stronger shirts and longer wear with a smooth finish. Both services can be reached by phone for pickup.
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Arcade Laundry
Logan and
Granite Streets
D. E. Glazier
Dennison
Cotterel
North Second Street
Potts Greaseless Cream Ad Speaks to Travelers
Just before you leave for the seashore or mountain pack Potts Greaseless Cold Cream in your trunk or handbag. It may not be available at resort drug stores but is valuable for facial massage. On sale at Bowman & Co and Potts' Drug Store North Third Street.
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Bowman & Co
Potts’ Drug Store
North Third ‘Street
Glazed Kid Oxfords Hit Market As Easy Fitting Shoes
Soft flexible Glazed Kid Oxfords praised for tender feet and easy fit. They wear well and take a high polish, touted as the coolest shoes for men and women. Available at Jerauld Shoe Co. 310 Market for three to six dollars.
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Jerauld Shoe Co
Market Street
Ten Day Bargain Feast at Klein Co Store
The Klein Co store at 9 North Market Square runs a ten day clearance offering all suits coats dresses waists skirts and underwear. The sale promises extraordinary values and urges women to take part in the policy driven clean sweep to avoid carrying over any merchandise to next season.
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Klein Co
North Market Square
Travel Days Are Here
The longing to get into the country lakes or seashore dominates now. We offer travel requisites that cause no inconvenience or embarrassment. Trunks bags cases and motor car conveniences for travel. Regal Umbrella Co. Second and Walnut streets.
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Regal Umbrella Co
Second and
Walnut Streets
Court Dairy Lunch Ad Emphasizes 25-Cent Noon Lunch
A city lunch counter advertises its 25-cent noon-day meal at Court Dairy Lunch at Court and Strawberry streets. John H. Menger runs the establishment, urging repetition to build reputation.
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Court
Court and
Strawberry Streets
John H. Menger
Dyeing to Please at Compton's Cleaners and Dyers
You may have lace or trim you wish to match your gown. Send a gown sample and the material to be dyed and they will match the shade exactly without altering luster or finish. Compton's cleaners and dyers persist at 1006 North Third Street and 121 Market.
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Compton's
Reliable Cleansers and Dyers
North Third Street
121
Market Street
Tailors and mechanics urged to care for customers
A. J. Simms at 22 North Fourth street notes that many tailors and mechanics could satisfy customers if they wished, but careless indifference causes misfits. He emphasizes the firm aim to please and the patronage of those who care.
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A. J. Simms
North Fourth Street
Local ads and services feature fashion, food, and errands
A collage of small advertisements from Harrisburg merchants promotes shoe repair, dining, hair care, bread, banking, flowers, ice cream, eyewear, loans, suits, and hats. Notable entries include City Shoe Repairing on Strawbery Street, Busy Bee lunch near Fourth and Market, Schmidt Florist on Market, Hershey's All-Cream Ice Cream claims, East End Bank at Thirteenth and Howard, and Shope the Hill Tailor offering half price hats and suits.
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Andrew Clark Swupe
Fighters OF
First City
Zouaves
CO. A
127Th Regiment
John T. Ensminger
LaRue Lemer
Frederick W. Yingst
Francis H. Hoy, Sr
William H. Carberry
Joseph J. Pilkay
Carrol C. Charles
Luke Shuman
George W. Heller
Luther R. Chester
Oliver Attick
John
W. Brook Moore
George P. Chandler
L. Calder Clemson
Nicholas Longworth
England
Yongsters
Goodyear
City Shoe Repairing Company
Strawberry Street
Busy Bee
Fourth and Market Streets
Shakespeare
Fred S. Lack
Dewberry Street
Gross’ Drug Store
East End Bank
Thirteenth and
Howard Streets
Schmidt, Florist
Hershey
Uncle Sam
Ralph L. Pratt
Pennsylvania Investment Co
the Hill Tailor
Mary C. Glass
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