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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
Students seeking to review courses for exams or earn credits receive best instruction with special attention to individual pupils. For rates and information contact the Academy Office by Bell 1871-1 or write the Headmaster at Box 617.
Cumberland Valley Railroad timetable effective May 24 1914 lists daily departures from Harrisburg to Winchester and Martinsburg and intermediate stops including Hagerstown Chambersburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg with multiple morning afternoon and evening trains. Additional Carlisle Mechanicsburg trains added midmorning and afternoon. Educational note mentions Harrisburg Business College offering day and night business shorthand and civil service instruction at 329 Market St Harrisburg Pa.
Special to The Telegraph Mechanicsburg Pa June 18 A delightful alumnae reunion of the Gillelen school class of 1850 was hosted by Mrs Robert H Thomas Sr on West Main street It was the first in the class history with informal gathering and reminiscences of early school days The program included songs prayers toasts and letters of regret Luncheon followed for attendees from Carlisle Hogestown Camp Hill Elizabeth N J and other towns
Discussion of maternity trends emphasizing home births and the benefits of the product “Mother’s Friend” for easing labor and calming nerves. A promotional note claims the book on the subject is mailed free, with sales through Bradfield Regulator Co located at 4-1 Lamar Building, Atlanta Georgia.
A promotional notice inviting families to visit Glacier National Park in Montana at $1 to $5 per day. Highlights the park’s high mountains glaciers and healthy climate, urging readers to request the Short Jaunts folder plus a park map and booklets. Mentions the Oriental Limited train Chicago to Glacier as a travel option and provides contact details for William Austin, B and Q agent, Philadelphia. Also notes a separate real bargain on Abbott Detroit cars with limited stock and dealer contact.
The ad claims common paint fades and crumbles but H. B. Davis paints and varnishes resist sun rain and cold. Shaffer Sales Company on South Cameron street hosts sales of the product and promotes its reliability. A Columbus Cafe noon luncheon for busy Harrisburg men is advertised at 40 cents with well cooked food and attentive service. Hotel Columbus at Third and Walnut streets invites patrons tomorrow noon.
Robert Greene released from two to four years for forgery with a board recommendation. Other cases saw postponements withdrawals and refusals. The list included Gerald F. Kinsella Adoph Strohl John Vessalo William Ch ney Antze Atze Richard Colvin Howard Christy Edwin Grigg George Bailey Alf McCarty Mark Lambert Joseph Cutre Jerry Procheska and more. Three parolees were recommended for pardon after release and two from Western Penitentiary were recommended.
The Mission Board of the Diocese discussed whether missionaries should use automobiles to serve four churches, doubling efficiency from two, vs. cost of tires and parts. Attendees included Bishop Darlington and clergy from Lancaster, Altoona, Williamsport, York, Selinsgrove, and Carlisle. a new diocesan paper edition was praised. A summer trip to Newport, R. I. followed. Also noted: Harrisburg Christian Endeavor Choral Union reception at Reservoir Park pavilion next Tuesday. Simon C. Bower to speak at YM C A men’s meeting at Second and Locust streets this Sunday.
George H. Stephens a former Lafayette faculty member who served prison time for burning Pardee Hall attended the Lafayette commencement in Easton. City detectives watched him as he stared at Dr Warfield. After the ceremony police escorted him to the Lehigh Valley station and sent him by train west for violating a court order.
A traveling group of suffragettes displaying sandwich boards were attacked by working girls in Whitehall. Two suffragettes were severely treated, others chained themselves to a statue, weapons were thrown, police rescued the protesters, as crowd hissed and mobs formed. Separate items report a Sunday school convention success in Brain and a court filing over a 12,000 Shamokin estate division by Philip Myer.
An article promoting Sargol as a scientific fattening aid claims it helps the digestive organs absorb fattening elements, promising 10 to 20 pounds of weight gain. It touts harmlessness, low cost, and a money back guarantee from Harrisburg area druggists, while cautioning against use by those not seeking substantial weight gain.
Miss Mabel Herr daughter of Mrs Annie E Herr of Mechanicsburg and Bruce R Mowery also of Mechanicsburg were quietly married today at noon in Philadelphia by Rev Charles P Wiles a friend of the bridegroom The couple plan to be at home after July 8 at 54 West Keller street Mrs Herr a Millersville Normal School graduate taught in Lititz schools Mr Mowery Conway Hall and Carlisle Commercial School graduate is organist at the Church of God and a clerk in the Pennsylvania Steel Company Steelton office
Mechanicsburg reports Mrs. Henry Zimm erman died at 78 at her son David’s home near Hogestown. Funeral tomorrow at 9 am slate Hill Mennonite Church with burial in the adjoining graveyard. Mountville records Mrs. John H. Shriener, 57, died after long illness, survived by husband and one sister. Stone Hill notes Mrs. Anna E. Hoak, 67, died, survived by her father, a brother and several sisters.
New York reports James J. Hill of the Great Northern A J Earling of the St Paul M W Hug hitt of the Chicago North Western and S M Felton of the Chicago Great Western arrived in the city and spoke optimistically about the crop outlook Earling said if nothing changes business is bound to pick up after the crops are harvested
The Photoplay Theater shows a four reel special today titled War is Hell. Also on view is The Elder Brother a two reel Essanay picture about a protective older brother and his love. The Maid From Sweden, a Josie Sadler comedy drama, features a Swedish girl who becomes the mother in law of her employer's son causing many funny moments.
Jerome D. Travers, US amateur champion, says several British amateurs are likely to attend the national golf championship at Ekwanok in September, signaling strong international interest in the event.
A Philadelphia meeting of the Republican State committee formed a subcommittee to draft a platform. Members include Walter Lyon and Josiah Hicks, with Senator Sproul and other party leaders present. Senator Penrose said harmony exists among candidates and the committee will pursue broad, deliberate discussion before concluding the platform.
Runners from the Boys Athletic Club of the Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will travel by special train from Reading to Hershey Park for a Sunday school picnic. Activities include cross-country run to the park, a ball game, running races, and novelty contests with prizes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will soon decide whether railroads may raise freight charges before month end, shaping sentiment and potential business revival. Railroads argue for higher pay amid lean revenues, while farmers trust crops and shipments will drive demand. Wealthy financiers urge political involvement, and gold outflows reflect Europe’s turmoil as public utilities show resilience through rising bond values and dividends.
Notice that an application will be made to the Court of Quarter Sessions Dauphin County on Tuesday June 28 at 10 AM for transfer of the Retail Liquor License from James Russ to Ellis P Gourley for Senate Hotel 2 North Market Square Harrisburg Pa. Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Albert C Rutherford have been granted to the undersigned. Debtors must pay and creditors present claims to Robert M Rutherford Steelton Trust Company Executors.
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