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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
5
The Williamstown Business Men's Association will stage a large Fourth of July celebration with band concerts in the morning, races for boys under 16 and old men, free events, bicycle races, a baseball game, long distance races, wheelbarrow and three legged races, and a fireworks display in the evening, marking a major valley event.
A severe storm at Mt Gretna Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon caused extensive damage. Torrential rain hail and fierce winds shattered windows and partly blew off the Conewago Hotel roof. Big trees were uprooted. Lancaster department store staff sheltered in the auditorium during the deluge.
Upper Leacock's board of school directors elected Charles A. Ressel as principal of the public schools. The tax rate was lowered to 3 mills and the term for the higher grades set at eight months.
Dillsburg Pa June 24 William Baker and John O Herman of Carrol township and Henry Logan of York were named by the York county court on Monday as appraisers of the estate of Jacob Lehmer deceased of Carrol township.
West Virginia Democrats meet in Parkersburg for their state convention with a hard fight predicted to name the candidate for Congressman at large. Col Wiley W. Beall of Wellsburg and Hal Depue of Spencer declare they hold majorities among about 1200 delegates.
The Rev. Henry Meany of the American Trinity Church in Paris died in Montreux Switzerland yesterday. He was connected with Paris religious circles and linked to the Trinity Church. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
An anecdotal letter describes indigestion in youth and how Grape Nuts restored digestion and health. It praises Postum Co. and urges reading The Road to Wellville, noting that such letters appear periodically and are genuine and full of human interest.
Marysville announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Manning on Friday June 19. Other items note graduates attending reunions in Minersville and a wedding in New Brunswick for Parley Ketcham and Laura Welker, both former local teachers, plus a Lutheran rally in Harrisburg and a Methodist class outing at Paxtang.
Martin Douglass, 84, lifelong Mechanicsburg resident and Civil War veteran, died after a nine week illness at his daughter-in-law’s home on South High street. He helped build the first standard gauge Colorado Midland with his sons, and is survived by two children and eight grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 9:30 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, burial in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
Elizabethtown Pa June 24 District Deputy Grand Master Thaddeus G Helm A M of Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster broke ground for the John Henry Daman cottage on the Masonic home grounds. The cottage is a bequest from the late John Henry Daman of Philadelphia. The ceremony featured Theodore F Herman of Franklin and Marshall College and was aided by Andrew H Hershey of Lancaster and Henry C Schock of Mount Joy on the Masonic homes executive committee.
Judge W N Seibert heard counsel arguments in a dispute between Camp Hill citizens led by George C Gochnauer and the River ton Consolidated Water Company. The issue centers on a 1897 contract tying water rates to Harrisburg prices, with the company claiming new state-mandated water supply costs justify higher rates. Plaintiffs allege constitutional protection for the contract. defendants argue no fixed expiration and equity does not bind. The case raises questions on enforceability of long‑standing contracts against new burdens.
Sunbury couples take vows in local ceremonies as John J. Zerbe weds Hattie E. Shipe at Catawissa Avenue Methodist Church. Mazeppa teacher Miss Tacy Edmunds marries George I. Ruppe at a bride’s home with West Milton Lutheran pastor officiating. Lillian M. Toda of Sunbury ties the knot with Clement N. Albright at Dauphin Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage with Reverend Francis J. Morrow conducting.
Waynesboro Pennsylvania June 24 Jacob C Sotter former superintendent of the Brick Company boiler shops died in Pottstown after an operation for acute appendicitis age 57 He was head of Sotter Bros boiler works director in National Iron Bank and other corporations and was a millionaire. Bareville Louis E Harple 88 retired shoe manufacturer and church vestryman oldest Odd Fellows member survived by widow and one daughter. Marietta Michael Keener 66 loom maker thirty two years at the mill survive brother and sister in Philadelphia. Sunbury Mrs John S Steiner 73 Turbotville died of paralysis after ten days unconscious Waynesboro Samuel D Shank 78 Civil War veteran Mont Alto survived by widow and children. Maytown Frances Shenberger 86 last of Lutheran Church original congregation died. survived by six children and two brothers.
Dr E H Miller a veterinary surgeon from Duncannon Pa was found dead in a hotel room around 10 PM last night. He was about 48 and a brother of W E Miller who was found dead six months earlier. John S Miller and Levi G C Miller of Harrisburg are also brothers of the deceased.
Waynesboro Pennsylvania June 24 Jacob Miller tenant on Middour farm near Tomstown was run over by a hay tedder while operating the machine. A wheel crushed his chest inflicting three fractured ribs in the incident yesterday morning on the farm.
Mrs Elizabeth Eberly aged 88 from Lititz Pa with granddaughter Emma Eberly visits her son Joseph A Eberly in Shepherdstown. She formerly lived near Mechanicsburg after her husband Moses Eberly died, now residing with granddaughter Mrs S R Brubaker. She will celebrate her eighty eighth birthday September 10 and credits modest living for good health.
Stoverdale Pennsylvania June 24. Dr and Mrs C R Phillips enjoyed a short visit at Oak Glen after a motor trip to Atlantic City. Mrs Frank Hill and daughter Lillian Hill Sulphite spent days at their Steelton home. Mrs Emory Wolf made a short trip to Harrisburg. Rev Mr and Mrs Harry Strock are guests of Mr and Mrs Samuel Fackler Hickory Lodge. Mrs John W German Jr of Sunnyside cottage spent Wednesday in Harrisburg. Mrs Margaret Ellenberger returned to Oak Glen after days in Harrisburg. Mrs Mary Elder of Harrisburg is occupying Ruheim cottage with Miss Marrietta Fry of Danville as guest. Mrs Chester Payne Wichita Kas is guest of her grandmother at Oak Glen. Miss Edith Lewis spending days at Sylva cottage. Mr and Mrs Marion Sourbeer Sr will spend days at their Chelsea cottage. William Lewis Jr returned from a short business trip to Harrisburg.
Mary Foss of Columbia leaves 50 dollars to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Jennie S. S. Shreiner of Manheim Township leaves 200 dollars to the Manor Township Mennonite Church.
Advertisement touts TIZ as the cure for sore feet, calluses, bunions, and foot misery. Claims include drawing out poisonous exudations, eliminating burning, swelling and odor, with a 25 cent box offering instant relief and shoe comfort for a year.
The Annville Reading Circle held its annual outing at the water works in the Homestead Fishing Club in Annville Pennsylvania. Dinner was served by Mrs Peiffer of the Water Works Hotel. Attendees included Mrs Frank B Witmer president Mrs Sallie Bodenhorn Mrs William F DeLong Mrs H S Derickson Mrs A C Heister Mrs Harry Light Miss Barbara Rinports Miss Anna M Sailor Miss Mabel Seabold Miss Virginia A Witmer Mrs W S Seabold Mrs George W Stein Miss Elizabeth Potterger and Mrs H L Kinports.
William Stock, aged trapper from near Annville, presented affidavits to the county commissioners noting 150 weasels trapped in Lebanon County over the past three weeks. He received a $300 bounty, bringing his three month total bounty to $500 from trapping operations.
A Brooklyn mother recounts severe two month eczema in her child, with red weeping spots across body and scalp. After trying various remedies, she reports dramatic improvement using Cuticura Soap and Ointment over three weeks, claiming the child was cured. Prices and mail offer for samples are noted.
The article states headaches arise from nervous exhaustion and dizziness, not as a disease. Rest and tonics like Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood and nerves, removing symptoms when overwork or worry stop. The Williams Medicine Company offers a free home treatment booklet on nervous disorders. Pills available at drug stores.
Waynesboro Pa June 24 Professor Werner K. DeTurck principal of Waynesboro high school for six years resigns to become supervising principal of Spring City Chester County Pa resignation received by the school board.
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