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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

7

Lewistown Gives Co M Eighth Regt Good Sendoff

Central Pennsylvania dispatch reports Lewistown Pa departs National Guard unit M Eighth Regiment for Mount Gretna amid cheering crowds. Town decorations and parade featured P O S of A band First Pennsylvania Boy Scout band Brooklyn drum corps Civil War and Spanish American War veterans and guardsmen. O'Donel Morrow wedding held at New Germantown with James O Donel Jr and Miss Rhoda Morrow wed by Rev George H Knox. couple to reside in Toboyne township.

Lewistown Comny M. Eighth Regiment National Yard of Pennsylvania Mount Gretna Pennsylvania Boy Scout Brooklyn National Guard O'Donel-Morrow

Obituaries and repairs mark Central Pennsylvania notices

In Lititz Charles F Furlow 31 dies of tuberculosis Saturday night parents and several siblings survive. In Marietta Mrs Sarah Baer 72 dies in York from infirmities of age three sons eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two brothers survive. In Lykens June 26 carpenters tear out part of the school building as work resumes toward completion started last summer.

Lititz Charles F. Furlow Marietta Sarah Baer York Lykens

Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Advertisement For Vitality tonic

For loss of appetite or diminished vitality the Horsford acid phosphate offers a wholesome tonic. It promises refreshing vigor and improved mood in a brief advertisement style suitable for a historic newspaper notice.

Central Penna Notes Specifi to the Telegraph Hallam

Today long community day with homecoming at St James Lutheran Church featuring four lessons led by Rev. David Martin. Hummelstown store manager William B Shope plans a new storefront storeroom and opens a new store Saturday. Lt Edgar Hummel, longtime National Guard member, went to Mount Gretna yesterday. New Germantown Toboyne school directors aim to build a summer schoolhouse to replace the Monterey abandon, contract pending. Waynesboro Miss Edna G Wentz named assistant teacher in the high school commercial department. Dauphin Presbyterian Sunday school class hosted a picnic at Spooky Hollow. Dauphin Children’s Day exercises held at the Lutheran church last evening.

St. James’ Lutheran David Martin Hummelstown William B. Shope Brownstone Company New Cumberland Edgar c. Hummel First Cavalry National Guard of Pennsylvania Mount Gretna New Germantown Toboyne

No funds found to finance river slopes improvements

City commissioners fail to agree on funds to finance the proposed permanent improvement along the river slopes between Hard Scrabble and Maclay Street. Plans prepared for Water Supply Commission approval rely on about 2100 dollars from the city audit fund, but Lynch and Gorgas question sourcing the money. A planning trip and inspection of the river front with Gross and Bowman is planned, with possible July 1 opening after review. Foresters meeting in Enola tonight.

Maclay Street Water Supply Commission E. Z. Gross W. H. Lynch W. L. Gorgas Gross Lynch Bowman New Parkway Road Derry Street City Planning Commission Advisory Park Board

Funeral for Patrolman Hipple At Market Square Presbyterian

Police mourn Patrolman Lewis C. Hipple murdered during an attempted arrest. Funeral conducted by Rev. Dr. George Edward Hawes at Market Square Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. with full police detail, fraternal and veteran groups in attendance. Procession to East Harrisburg cemetery with 1:30 assembly under Chief J. T. Zeil.

Lewis C. Hipple Market Square Presbyterian Church George Edward Hawes Order of Moose Warrior Eagle Tribe Herman Kautz Edward L. Lyme George W. Shillenn John D. Cameron Loyal Order of Moore E. Laubenstein Harry Earp Edward Cusack George Tippery Hipple Harrisburg Police Department Commonwealth Band Market Street Fourth Mulberry Street Eighteenth and Walnut Streets East Harrisburg Cemetery J. T. Zeil

Seven Vessels Sunk In Sighting Report By AP

London June 26 eight members of the Astrologer crew were landed after its sinking with several vessels. The sinking ships were four Italian sailing craft one French and one of unknown nationality. In Harrisburg Miss Frances Bailey defeated Mrs Howard N M Bingaman two up to win a golf club offered by Mrs Walter H Gaither at the Country Club tourney.

Associated Press London Wins Golf Club Harrisburg Walter H. Gaither Frances Bailey Howard NM Bingaman Bailey

In This Matter of Health Eat Right for Sound Health

The text argues that health hinges on diet selecting easily digested foods rich in elements that build strong bodies and sharp minds. It emphasizes avoiding rich indigestible fare and choosing foods known to support vigor and intellect.

Grape-Nuts Food Promoted for Balanced Nutrition

Grape-Nuts is praised as a wonderfully balanced food made from whole wheat and barley. It provides all the grain’s nutriment including phosphates essential for body and brain rebuilding, is concentrated and easy to digest, economical, flavorful, ready to eat, and has helped thousands in the winning class.

Rotary Club in Patriotic Mood

Harrisburg Rotary Club held a noonday luncheon at the Columbus Hotel with patriotic fervor. Capt James B. Kemper and Sgt Major John C. Shumberger were noted as Tas on Mt Gretna duty, Kemper possibly promoted to lieutenant colonel of the Eighth Regiment. The club sent telegrams of support and heard speakers on state regulatory work and Mexico policy.

Harrisburg Kemper Rotary Club National Guard Pennsylvania Virginia Rotarians Shumberger James B. Kemper Jimmy Leutenant Harrisburg Rotary Club E. J. Stackpole Telegraph Printing Company James W Holyoke John S. Musser Wilkes-Barre

New Express Trains on Lehigh Make First Runs

Two new trains debuted on the Lehigh Valley system with No. 32 running Pittston Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia daily, featuring parlor and dining cars. An Easton to Pittsburgh service operated jointly by Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads by way of Mauch Chunk Hazleton Mount Carmel Williamsport and Tyrone also began, with respective Lehigh Pennsylvania express routes. An auto crash near 1717 N Fourth Street caused a gasoline spill as a four passenger car tipped into Conover Mehring’s garage. minor damage and a temporary gas-soaked street followed.

Lehigh Valley Pittston Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Easton Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Mauch Chunk Hazleton Mount Carmel Williamsport Tyrone Lehigh-Pennsylvania Pennsylvania-Lehigh Conover & Mehring N. Fourth Street

German Catholic Knights of St. George approve dues payment

Branch No. 168 adopted a resolution to pay dues for members who have enlisted for service in Mexico and directed members to display the American flag from their residences until hostilities cease.

Knights of St. George Mexico

Librarians Visit Harrisburg During ALA Delegation Stop

Delegates traveling to Atlantic City for the American Library Association convention were hosted in Harrisburg by State Librarian Thomas Lynch Montgomery. They toured the city in Chamber of Commerce cars during a morning visit. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs Leona Sheaffer of 1235 Swatara Street, with Rev. Dr. William Moses officiating. She is survived by husband John Shaffer, father Theodore Berry, four brothers Levi John Noy and Clyde, and two sisters Mrs Frank Neisser and Mrs William Wharton.

Montgomery The American Library Associations Atlantic City Harrisburg Thomas Lynch Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Leona Sheaffer Swatara Street William Moses John Shaffer Theodore F Berry Levi T John W Noy E Clyde Wilson Berry Frank Neisser William Wharton

Candidates Draw Lots to Decide Primary Ties Honored at Capitol

Certificates were awarded and drawing of lots held to resolve ties among May primary candidates. The process drew attention at the Capitol, with results solemnly certified. In Chester County House nominations, Congressman T. S. Butler, J. C. Reece, and M. M. Hollingsworth became Prohibition candidates.

Capitol Chester County House T. S.butler J. C. Reece M. M. Hollingsworth

Prohibition nominees named in Philadelphia district picks

The drawings elected Prohibition nominees for several Pennsylvania seats. John Wanamaker was named Prohibition candidate for the Twenty fourth Philadelphia district over Fred Beyer. Roosevelt Progressive and other Prohibition figures gained positions in Luzerne and various state and local races.

John Wanamaker Twentyfourth Philadelphia Fred Beyer W. L. Adams Roosevelt

Fragmentary Political List Shows Numerous Names and Roles

A long, scattered OCR fragment lists individuals and districts with party prefixes such as Wash and Pro. It includes names like L. F. Crawford, Samuel McCurdy, G. E. Jones, W. L. Adams, J. E. Jones, Benj. Kerr, and John Wanamak among others, paired with counties and positions such as 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 25th. The text reads as a ledger of local offices or appointments.

Wash Blair L. F. Crawford Samuel McCurdy P. Clearfield James Richard Aston R. P. Mifflin C. G. Corbin Montgomery Mary Culver Northumberland D. Leinbach Perry E. W. Huntingdon Philadelphia I. F. McNichol C. T. Evans J. E. Jones Benj. Kerr Jacob Markle John Wanamak

Pro election slate details from Venango to York

A fragment lists pro candidates including Venango W F Whitman Wash Westmoreland 2nd A H Henry and D J Snyder Pro York 4th W A Stone Pro implying a regional slate for multiple districts.

Ter Venango W. F. Whitman Wash Westmoreland A. H. Henry D. J. Snyder York W. A. Stone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Penna Bell-Ans School of Commerce Troup Building Ofman Bidg Bell Phone Harrisburg Business College Market St Rotary S. Rutherford Beecham’s United Ice & Coal Co Forster & Cowden Third Boas Steelton, Pa Kemper and Shamburger Lehigh Mrs. Leona Shaffer Janee Mette Horlick George H. Sourrier North Third Street E. Blumenstein South Court Street
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