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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
10
City Detective Glenn Allison faces no action yet from Mayor Miller regarding accusations he tipped off inmates at a disorderly house about an upcoming raid. If action occurs, fellow officer George Shuler will push for a hearing as he is implicated in the case.
Margaret Rodgers of Harrisburg says she was run down with headaches sleepless nights and no energy. After using Sanpan advised at Keller's Drug Store she felt better quickly and recommends the remedy as Merit's proof.
A compilation of notices including business ads for tires and service stations, estate and mortgage bondholder notices, and probate proclamations. Names such as Penna Milk Products Co and George Kaufman appear with executors Julia Ann Barner and others. Legal notices include bonds payable July 1 and estate administrations for D. D. Lowery and C. H. Koons. Divorce proceedings list Mary Elizabeth Everly vs William Everly with date and hearing details.
The Lykens Valley Railroad and Northern Central Railway acquired eleven land strips in the northern county along their routes from Susquehanna Coal Company with no payment. Transfers also include numerous local parcels and dwellings in several townships for nominal sums. A Harrisburg Reserves drill for absent members will be held on the island at 7 30 pm for those who can attend.
Harrisburg and Philadelphia markets show mixed grain and produce quotes with Wheat, Oats, Corn, and Potatoes listed. Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard, and Ribs accompany Philadelphia prices for butter eggs poultry and flour with cattle and sheep receipts noted.
Harrisburg volunteers report strong support as the Red Cross drive nears its goal. Donations come from varied sources including a mother who enlisted her son, city police, farm boys, and local bankers who issued a dividend for Red Cross purposes. Outside towns contribute sizable amounts while firms urge stockholders to report contributions by tomorrow noon.
In Kansas City Judge Joseph F Kiernan handed William Hall a bottle of carbolic acid and urged him to drink it. Hall refused and asked for a divorce as his wife urged action. Hall was fined 100 dollars and paroled to the welfare board.
At Chicago convention the General Synod agreed the Lutheran Observer bought for 22000 dollars, funded largely by the Lutheran Publication Society. Combined with Lutheran Church Work it runs at a loss with a 1800 dollar deficit, the synod pledging 5000 dollars yearly and seeking note cancellation on 18000 dollars. Rev. Dr. F W Gotwald of York was named editor. Auditor E M Hershey was appointed to distribute remaining funds of the Farmers' Produce Company case.
Dauphin County seeks sealed bids by June 29 1917 for rebuilding the Lyonsville Bridge over Swatara Creek Dauphin County near Hershey. Plans and specs available for $10 deposit. bids require 10 percent certified check and performance bond. right to reject all bids reserved. Henry W Gough County Controller.
Officials of the company recommend adding one percent to the semiannual dividend to aid the Red Cross canvass. School auditors named in Middletown include William F. Keever and Benjamin Ulmer appointed by the court to audit the district financial report for the year ending July 1, 1917.
Ogdensburg Wisconsin resident Mrs. Etta Dorion describes sharp back and side pains from female troubles. She avoided surgery, used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and reports full recovery after six bottles. The ad notes physicians may be surpassed by herbal roots and invites readers to seek free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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