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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
6
In Leavenworth Kansas James B Hayes a 78 year old Civil War veteran sued for divorce from his wife Frances Jane Hayes 76 alleging desertion The couple married in Illinois in 1865 They have five grown sons Mrs Hayes testified that her husband told her he wanted to marry a younger woman a chicken
The Pennsy shattered two day freight records with 90,661 cars moved east of Pittsburgh in the 48 hours to Sunday midnight. A new single day record for freight to and from the South on the Philadelphia Baltimore Washington line saw 3,326 cars pass Edgemoor Del during the 24 hours to Sunday midnight June 16, surpassing the 1916 peak. The Maine Line route also shows continued record breaking volume with Columbia Pa counts reflecting strong daily movement.
The data shows a daily average of 8,462 cars for the first sixteen days of June, surpassing May's 8,066 daily average. Earlier peak moves past Columbia were in May 1917 with 7,511 cars, June 1917 with 7,487, and April 1916 with 7,355, marking the strongest period on record to date.
Reading Pennsylvania June 18 The Mt Penn Gravity Railway engine that for twenty eight years powered cars to the Tower is sold to the Southern Iron and Equipment Company of Atlanta It weighs twenty eight tons and will be moved to Seventh and Chestnut streets for loading by a Reading Railway wrecking crew A special track is laid to Perkiomen Avenue then to Chestnut and Seventh on duplicate skids The engine hauled thousands to the Tower and Berks Valley sight lines The solution to moving it previously required horses Also notes a freight oil fire near Wilkes Barre injuring none and the planned unification of ticket offices July 1 for Philadelphia area lines under McAdoo
Vice-President Charles H. Ewing of the Reading and Central Railroad of New Jersey is a prominent railroad official, long tied to Harrisburg and Rutherford yards. A Warwick native and Pottstown HS graduate, he began as a rodman in 1883 and rose through roles including division engineer and general manager, becoming vice-president in 1916.
Railroad notes report Enola tonight features a large patriotic celebration. H G Huber, assistant superintendent in Pittsburgh division, former Enola foreman, is home for two days. Nelson Anthony, Pennsy night baggage man, was off duty yesterday due to illness. A circular letter from William McAdoo, General Director of Railroads, bans petitions raffles and other solicitations in railroad administration offices during working hours.
Rail yard bulletin lists crew numbers, roles, and leaders for Harrisburg and Philadelphia divisions. It details first-to-go times after 3 o'clock, personnel by role including engineers, firemen, brakemen, flagmen, conductors, and yard board assignments across multiple divisions and subboards with numerous named individuals and crews.
A storefront advertisement touts substantial leather footwear at deep discounts. Dorothy Dodd tan calf oxfords with Louis heel sell for 4.29 dollars, plus growing girls’ tan and black options at 2.69. White canvas and kid pumps in assorted colors are highlighted, promising thrift and value as stock clears for new arrivals.
A third floor department features an unmatched selection of blouses and sweaters. The vast assortment includes voile, organdie, batiste, silk and Shetland items in white and colors. Prices range from $1.00 to $35.00 with a wide fit across sizes 36 to 46. Also offered are Tyrol wool sport coats and sleeveless coats in turquoise to beige. BOWMAN'S store highlights the display as among the best seen outside big cities.
The catalog touts dressy hosiery with appealing foot appearance and durable wear at low prices. It lists women’s fiber silk and thread silk stockings in black white and colors with double soles, wide garter tops, and prices from 35 cents per pair to 1.17 dollars for multi-pair offers, available on the Main Floor.
A Wooltex tailored wash skirt promises stylish, firm self confidence for visits to seashore, country clubs, or house parties. The pre shrunk fabric ensures no shrinking and preserved lines after laundering. These safe summer skirts are available in scores of charming styles.
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