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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

14

Local Doctors’ Fishing Trip Reels In 250 Catch

A party including Mr. and Mrs. Bowman and Dr. and Mrs. Kirby Lawson returned from Fortescue N J with about 250 fish. Stops included Wildwood Stone Harbor Sea Isle City Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mary Swartz guest honored with marshmallow toast at Esther Wasson’s home and Rockville hike.

Thomas E. Bowman State Street Edward Kirby Lawson Penbrook J. Harvey Miller North Fourth Street Fortescue N. J South Jersey Wildwood Stone Harbor Sea Isle City Atlantic City Philadelphia Esther Wasson Seneca Street Mary Swartz Port Royal Rockville Charles Wasson Josephine Prowsell Ruth Spott Margaret Miller Elsie Maulseed Lillian Snowden Helen Smith Marie Mell Catherine Barringer Carl Maulseed Lee White Lee Chrum Harry Musselman Walter Shaeffer Fredee Albert Sellers Charles Nter

Clay-Bird Shoot to Feature Joint United Brethren Picnic

Derry Street and Sixth Street United Brethren Churches plan a joint picnic at Hershey Park with a clay-bird shoot between the Men's Bible Class gunners and Sixth Street men. A ball game, swimming races, driving exhibitions, and other contests for all ages are on the program. more than a thousand attendees expected.

Derry Street Sixth Street United Brethren Hersney Park

Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair

Advertising copy promotes malsified cocoanut oil as a gentle hair cleanser. It warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos, claims oil leaves hair silky and manageable, and notes the product is cheap and available at drug stores.

Miller Mates Engagement Announces Local Pair

Mr and Mrs James B Mates of 223 East Pearl Butler announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Margaret E to W J S Miller of the city. Miss Mates a Butler High School graduate studied at Drexel Philadelphia and taught household economics in Pittsburgh schools. Mr Miller son of Dr and Mrs William C Miller attended Lafayette College and belongs to Phi Delta Theta. The engagement leads to a fall marriage.

James B. Mates East Pearl Street Butler Margaret E W. J.S. Miller Mates Butler High School Drexel Institute Philadelphia Pittsburgh House of Representatives Pas Miller William C. Miller Market Street The Pathescope Company Lafayette College Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Dinner at Country Club For Some Young Folks

Mrs. Lewis Johnson of Steelton hosted an informal dinner at the Country Club of Harrisburg for her son Leland Johnson. Guests included Miss Louise Carney Miss Eleanor Earle Miss Betty Barber Miss Mary Mitchell Miss Martha Bullitt Leland Johnson Heffer Detweiler William Calder Jr Minster Kunkel Daniel Kunkel Ehrman B. Mitchell Jr Mrs. Thomas Earle and the Johnsons. Colonial Golf results from the club match play show C. H. Hunter defeating Gourley six and five Orr beating Seely two up Brinser defeating Watt four and three. Many club members plan to enter the flag tournament on July 4 with the entertainment committee arranging a full program.

Lewis Johnson Steelton Country Club Harrisburg Leland Johnson Louise Carney Eleanor Earle Betty Barber Mary Mitchell Martha Bullitt Heffer Detweiler William Calder, Jr Minster Kunkel Daniel Kunkel Ehrman B. Mitchell, Jr Thomas Earle Colonial Colonial Country Club C. H. Hunter Gourley Orr Seely Brinser Watt

Molly Pitcher Tribute In Carlisle Ceremony Unveiling Monument

The Carlisle ceremony honored Molly Pitcher, hero of Monmouth, with a large parade and inspiring music. Harrisburg visitors included D A R officials Cora Lee Snyder and Anna Hamilton Wood. Carlisle native Mrs. John L. Butler contributed verse praising Pitcher’s courage and service.

Carlisle Molly Pitcher Monmouth Quincy John L. Butler

Earle and Fleming Reach Harrisburg Tennis Final

In the Harrisburg Tennis Club semifinals Miss Eleanor Earle beat Miss Frances Bailey 6 2 6 love and Miss Susanna Fleming defeated Miss Maude Stamm 8 6 6 3 6 2. The final will be played tomorrow for the Mrs Carney loving cup. Dr Moffit attends Pittsburgh dental society sessions. Anne McCormick hosts kindergarten pupils at Rosegarden. John Ericson to Martha's Vineyard for vacation.

Harrisburg Tennis Club Eleanor Earle Frances Bailey Susanna Fleming Maude Stamm Miss Earle Miss Fleming John J. Moffit Pittsburgh State Dental Society Anne McCormick Kintergarten Pinestreet Rosegarden John Ericson Martha's Vineyard

Border Residents Welcome 23 Prisoners at International Bridge

Border residents gathered at the international bridge to greet 25 American troopers released after the Carrizal fight. Mexican and American officials coordinated transfer to Fort Bliss while guards secured the crossing and kept traffic halted to avoid disturbances.

International Bridge el Paso Carrizal Carranza Wilson Juarez Francisco Gonzales Andres Garzia George Bell Fort Bliss Chihuahua City Lem Spillsbury Twentieth Infantry Rio Grande

Urges Co operation Between Government and Business

Philadelphia June 29 Edward N Hurley vice chairman of the Federal Trade Commission urged at the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention that there be greater organization and mutual helpfulness in all lines of trade and industry with government cooperation on request He quoted President Wilsons May 12 1916 letter endorsing government support for trade associations and similar bodies The convention ends with a patriotic Independence Square meeting to hear President Wilson speak

Philadelphia Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Edward N. Hurley Federal Trade Commission Hurley Wilson Boards of Trade Independence Square

Government canvas orders delay summer camps opening

Summer camps for boys and girls run by Associated Aid Societies are held up as government orders for tents and canvas keep manufacturers busy. Officials expect openings around Monday, July 10 with boys near Chambersburg and girls near Manada Gap. John Yates says most arrangements are done, delay caused by lack of canvas.

Associated Aid Societies Chambersburg Manada Gap John Yates Dus

Captain Lumb to Lead Businessmen in Military Tactics Class

Captain George F. Lumb of the Pennsylvania State police volunteers to train a twelve member group of business and professional men in military tactics. The program covers field activity theory and small arms, meeting weekly Fridays with plans to expand as efficiency grows.

George F. Lumb Pennsylvania State Police Lumbin Lamb

Motorists Back Home From Scenic Tour of Harrisburg

The Motor Club of Harrisburg completed its Scenic Tour with all twenty cars returning to the city late yesterday. Clyde Myton, secretary, will announce prizewinners after final scores. Dr. C. Stover of 231 South Thirteenth Street received the consolation cup for being the last car to check in Tuesday in Johnstown. The event was praised as highly successful with smooth running and ideal weather.

Myron Motor Club of Harrisburg Lewistown X Clyde Myton Y .C. Stover South Thirteenth Street Johnstown Motor Club

Johns March Wedding This Morning at Bride’s Home

The wedding of Miss Mary March and Harry Ahler Johns occurred at 8 AM today at the bride’s home 410 South Thirteenth Street. Rev Dr Stewart Winfield Herman presided. The couple left for a home at 421 Crescent Street after a breakfast with family.

Long Island James H. Darlington Eleanor Kate Darlington Gilbert B. Darlington North Front Street Huntington L. I Mary March Harry Ahler Johns South Thirteenth Street Stewart Winfield Herman Zion Lutheran Church Crescent Street Central High School Hood College Frederick Technical High School State College

Compensation Is Lawyers Theme At State Bar Session

Barristers from across the state heard a review of the first five months of the compensation act by Dr Francis H Bohlen of the University of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Bar Association session at Bedford Springs featured calls for medical attention from the accident onward and compensation for occupational diseases. Richard Hays Hawkins of Pittsburgh closed with a critique of judicial abuse describing judges as despicable and ill tempered.

Ation Francis H. Bohlen University of Pennsylvania Workmen's Compensation Board Pennsylvania Bar Association Bedford Springs Richard Hays Hawkins Pittsburgh

Motherhood Advice and the Mother’s Friend Remedy

It extols pregnancy as a noble life work and promotes the “Mother’s Friend” as a soothing aid for abdominal muscles during pregnancy. The ad urges readers to request a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta and to buy the remedy through local agents.

Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Slugfest on the Bench and Local Official Moves

The piece critiques judges and attorneys, noting diminished reverence for Pennsylvania’s legal fathers and Kent’s curiosities in legal literature. Deputy Walmer resigns to become a stenographer for Dr. H. M. Stine, county commissioner, after serving Sheriff Wells’ term. A commission is sought to examine the sanity of Sadie McHugh at the almshouse. Controllers may meet locally, possibly replacing Meadville as site. Lloyd’s reports three Italian steamers Mongibello Roma and Pino sunk offshore London.

Pennsylvania Kent Walmer Charles E. Walmer Penbrook W. W. Caldwell H. M. Stine H. C. Wells Almshouse Sadie McHugh County Almshouse Contollers County Controllers’ Association of Pennsylvania Meadville

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