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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1917

Page

8

Murder Jury Exhuasted in Christley Case Amid Delays

In Lebanon Pennsylvania the criminal court panel neared exhaustion as only one juror remained for the Christley murder trial. Eleven jurors were chosen from a pool of sixty-one, with many excused or struck for cause. A deposition from Barbara Christiey was ordered due to her inability to attend.

Criminal Court John O. Christley Stroup Arthur H. Hull John R. Geyer Commonwealth Samuel P. Soles David Frank Radel Lykens Charles F. Motter Thirteenth Nicholas I. Hench Fifth Kay Gottschall Wayne Township McClellan Koons Walter Montgomery Ephraim Silberman Henry Lebanon Joseph Vance Roger Polston Theodore Weiler

Indigestion Cure via Bisurated Magnesia Ad

Medical authorities attribute most stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid. Do not use artificial digests. Take Bisurated Magnesia after meals with water to neutralize acid and reduce sourness gas and pain. Widely used and inexpensive, as advised by Geo. A. Gorgas.

Geo A. Gorgas

Dont Let Gray Hair Make You Look Old

Thousands have used Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to hide gray hair and restore vitality. Safe easy and guaranteed with money-back policy. Available for 50c at Geo A Gorgas drug stores or direct from Hessig Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn. Hair Culture book offered free.

Geo. A. Gorgas Hessig-Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Hands of Clock Turned Back at Baldwin Victory

At noon the clock was turned back and Mr. Cox of Philadelphia presided in an appreciative address to Speaker Baldwin, his rival. The Legislature was praised for passing few bills as Hess of Lancaster and Chief Clerk Garvin presented Baldwin with a watch, silver chest, and gavel used in the session. Beyer offered a critical wrap of House work.

Baldwin Mr. Cox Hess Lancaster Garvin Beyer

Draft boards organized for selective draft screening

The first city board for selective draft and exemption work organized today in Washington. Members include John C Orr Dr C R Phillips and J William Bayles. County board members are Cc Cumbler Dr Bayard T Dickinson and E Allen Crawbaugh. They will serially number cards in the district and prepare four duplicate name lists for board public press and the Provost Marshal General in Washington.

Washington John C. Orr C. R. Phillips J. William Bayles C. Cc. Cumbler Bayard T. Dickinson E. Allen Crawbaugh

Fragrant Rugs Sale Promises Japanese Quality Patterns

A Friday sale features heavy, high quality mats with stenciled patterns. Rugs measure 9 by 88 feet and promise durable craftsmanship for home decor.

Japan

Selects Come In All Regular Sizes From Assortment

An assortment described as available in all regular sizes is offered. The note highlights variety and options for customers seeking standard sizing. No further specifics on brands or inventory are provided.

Silver Service and Chest of Silver For Senator Beidleman

Senator E. E. Beidleman was given tributes as President Pro Tem of the Senate upon his retirement. Senator W. E. Crow praised the Dauphin senator and the body presented a silver service and a chest of flat silver. Secretary W. Harry Baker, chief clerk, W. P. Gallagher and other officers were also remembered.

E. E. Beidleman Senate W. E. Crow Dauphin Beidleman W. Harry Baker W. P. Gallagher

War prevents annual excursion of Elks

Harrisburg Elks plan a meeting tonight to discuss the Grand Lodge gathering in Boston in July. The big celebration is canceled due to war conditions and no national tours will be run. The July 7 to July 14 program will feature entertainment but no parade with Boston hosting Grand Lodge members and nearby Elks.

Harrisburg Jonas M. Rudy W. M. Hargest Eee Grand Lodge Harrisburg Lodge Washington Liberty Loan

Letter cites foolishness of operators in 1916 coal case

Government enters trial of operators and corporations in Virginia and West Virginia semibituminous coal fields. Defendants face charges of restraining trade and fixing prices as a letter notes 1916 coal prices were lower than 1915 due to operator errors. Realty transfers and bar association election items follow. Bond payments for Liberty Loans noted. George Fleck, 22, is hospitalized after an on‑duty assault by coworker Joseph Mendercraft. police arrest Mendercraft.

New York Virginia West Virginia George Fleck North Seventh Street Harrisburg Hospital Joseph Mendercraft Edgemont Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Company Mendercraft Fleck

Marmalade Jars and Beads Advertised Prices

An old ad lists marmalade jars with silver tops and spoons for 46 cents, fancy colored beads for 19 cents, and gold filled cameo pins.

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