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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1919

Page

11

State Police to Enlarge Force and Public Works Changes

The State Police will hold examinations tomorrow to fill 45 vacancies across the four troops and on July 15 will hold exams to form Troop E to be based near Lancaster. Templeton takes charge of the Department of Public Grounds and Buildings as the bureau reorganizes. No fight is planned by the Anti Saloon League over wartime prohibition as brewers may not be stopped before January 16. Beulah M. Sheetz and Lieut. Marry M. Fuhs wed at Northwest Memorial Baptist Church. reception at home followed by a Harrisburg residence. Harvey-Davidson Riders entertain 59 wounded Carlisle soldiers at Reservoir Park. Briscoe automobile stolen from Market Square. license 124769.

State Police Department State Police Harrisburg Barracks Lancaster DRY” League New York Anti- Saloon League William H. Anderson New York State Anderson League Brewers Varsala Harvey-Davidson Riders' Club Carlisle Army Hospital Reservoir Park J. A. Welch

Dressmaker Saved From Operation in Ithaca

Mrs Permitta Hvisizern of 218 East Fall Street Ithaca New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from abdominal surgery. She describes severe pains on her right side and back that kept her in bed for two weeks with an abscess before using the remedy and regaining strength for dressmaking. She urges others with female trouble to try the root and herb medicine.

Ithaca N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Permitta Hvisizern E. Fall St E. Pinkham

War brides and soldiers sail home with President aboard

On the USS George Washington several thousand American soldiers and about twenty French war brides travel back to the United States. A tearful joint dispatch from the brides to President Wilson helped arrange their voyage. Farewell messages arrive from King George V of England King Alfonso XIII of Spain and the Japanese emperor with the President replying in hopeful terms for lasting peace and shared justice.

Associated Preas George Washington United States Paris White House Hotel de Crillon Paria Wilson King George England Alfonso Spain Japan America

Two State Prison Commissioners Investigate Wilkins Death

Mineola N Y June 30 Two State prison commissioners Henry Soloman and Leon C Weinstock arrived to probe the death by self harm of Dr Walter Keene Wilkins a convicted wife slayer in the county jail Federal judges have warned they will stop sending prisoners to Mineola due to lax conditions and instead send them to the Essex County jail in New Jersey An autopsy shows death from a broken neck not strangulation.

Mineola N. Y Henry Soloman Leon C. Weinstock Walter Keene Wilkins Weinstock State Board Essex County New Jersey Weeks Dr. Wilkins

Kuban Cossacks Mount Major Drive in Don River Bend

Ansodated Press reports Kuban cossacks capture 4,000 Bolsheviks and 10 guns along the Don river bend. They take 1,500 prisoners and three armored trains as they advance northward and take Millerovo, breaking the Bolshevik front north of the town. West of Ekaterinodar Bolsheviks defeated on the Kerch peninsula in the Crimea.

Ekaterinodar Don River Don Cossacks Millerovo Etkaterinodar Kertch Crimea

Youth Steals Cars. Judge Suspends Sentence Due to Age

Youth Shultz, who admitted taking girls in the car during six weeks of possession, had his sentence suspended by Judge Kunkel who warned probation enforcement would trigger new sentencing. Lloyd Dohner received ten to fifteen months for breaking into Bell Brothers Manufacturing and stealing tools. Joseph Hall and Willie Jones got fifteen months to two years for larceny by trick. Additional sentences include David Curtis six months, William Ney three months and a $25 fine, and Sadie Brehm a $50 fine.

Shultz Kunkel Lloyd Dohner Bell Brothers Joseph Hall Willie Jones Trick Hall and Jones David Curtis William Ney Sadie Brehm

Portland Woman Leaves For Chicago To Marry Soldier

Miss Annie Keller of Portland Oregon travels to Chicago after visiting Mrs Walter Davis at 262 Forster Street She will return home to wed Lieut Ingman Madson who has just come back from France

Annie Keller Portland Oregon Chicago Walter Davis Forster Street Ingman Madson France

Hershey House Will Close Bar For Soft Drinks

Proprie­tors E B Charles and Charles B Low clarified that the Hershey House will not close tomorrow. The hotel will operate as usual for rooming, and only the bar will be removed. A soft drink and tobacco shop will occupy the ground floor.

Hershey House E. B. Charles Charles B. Low

Hammond Couple Return After Six Month Absence

Mr and Mrs William B Hammond return to their home at 1609 North Front Street after a six month absence. Mrs Hammond joined Mr Hammond on a business trip to Chicago and other Western cities.

William B. Hammond North Front Street Mrs. Hammond Mr. Hammond Chicago

Oak Troop 4 Girl Scouts Meet at Stevens Church

Oak Troop No 4 Girl Scouts hold weekly meeting at Stevens Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 30. All scouts in the Uke Club should bring their instruments.

Oak Stevens Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Uke

Board rep to meet discharged soldiers in Harrisburg

A Vocational Board of Education representative will be in Harrisburg on Thursday in the Public Library basement to consult discharged and disabled soldiers on compensation and placement options.

Vocational Board of Education Harrisburg

Harrisburg Academy of Medicine Meeting Rescheduled

The Harrisburg Academy of Medicine meeting, postponed from last Friday, will be held tomorrow at 3 p m in the Cherry Hill pavilion at Reservoir Park. An interesting program has been prepared.

Harrisburg Academy of Medicine Cherry Hill Pavilion Reservoir Park

Three Men Held Over Fight In Police Court Hearing

Three men remain jailed for a police court hearing after a fight yesterday. Principal defendants are William White and John Ellis, with William Keitchen accused of interfering with the police.

William White John Ellis William Keitchen

Soldier Jack Wills Returns Home After Army Discharge

Jack Wills has returned to 1121 N Second Street after receiving his discharge from the Army. He served with Headquarters Train, 6th Division and arrived in the country June 19 after over a year in France.

Jack Wills N. Second Street Army 6Th Division France

Townsend and Hickok Plan Dayton Visit

Miss Katherine Townsend of Cooperstown New York arrives as guest of Miss Jane Hickok at 119 State street. They will travel to Dayton Ohio on Thursday to visit Miss Lilah Talbot.

Katherine Townsend Cooperstown N. Y Jane Hickok State Street Miss Townsend Miss Hickok Dayton Ohio Lilah Talbot

Cumberland County Peace Jubilee Opens with Countywide Parades

Carlisle PA June 30 final touches to Cumberland county peace celebration set for Wednesday to Friday include veterans parades civic bodies a county history pageant and patriotic exercises. Opening signal will demobilize service flags statewide and 1200 people will take part in the county history portrayal on Biddle Field with Dr. Leon Cushing Prince and Lieut. Rippey T. Shearer among speakers.

Carlisle Cumberland County Leon Cushing Prince Dickinson Law School Rippey T. Shearer 112Th Infantry Biddle Field

County's Road Cost Shares Set in Lower Paxton

The county commissioners were notified that Lower Paxton township's share of the road project from Paxtonia to the line with West Hanover will be 45 906 16 dollars while the township share is 26 000 dollars. The state will cover the remaining balance of 143 812 36 dollars as the group also discussed rebuilding costs from Hummelstown and Hoernerstown.

Lower Paxton Paxtonia West Hanover Townships South Hanover Township Hummelstown Hoernerstown Mae H Charles I. Stoner Samuel H Fannie Schlomberg Mabel D Amos Co. Cassel William H Annie Gray Glen Mills John Mountz S. J. M. McCarrell Mountz Garland A. Patton New York Harrisburg New York State Kunkel Robert Stucker John A. Fritchey

Boy Scout Bond Seller Flies 5500 Feet Over Steelton

William Messinger 14-year-old Troop 1 member and Bond Seller of Steelton is flown 5500 feet above Steelton and Harrisburg for a 22 minute Aeroplane ride. He holds the Presidents medal for selling Victory loan bonds turning in 17600 dollars. Troop 1 leader Charles W. McCoy accompanied him to Middletown. Lieut Nelson of the Aviation Supply Depot piloted the flight.

William Messinger Steelton Harrisburg Messinger Harry Messinger Boy Scouts Charles W. McCoy Middletown Nelson Aviation Supply Depot

Demobilization Services Held at Two Churches

Demobilization services under the War Camp Community were conducted last night at Green Street Church of God and Fifth Street M E Church. Speakers included H S England local Organizer of the W Co and Rev H S Hershey at Green Street and Rev Dr E A Pyles and Clarence B E Zorger at Fifth Street. Soldier ushers and a soldier quartet participated.

Green Street Church of God H. S. England W. Co H. S. Hershey Florence A. Ley Fifth Street M. E E. A. Pyles Clarence BE. Zorger

Kosine Treatment Promised To Ease Epilepsy Fears

The Rosine Co offers Kosine Treatment for epilepsy or fits claiming it relieves fear of attacks. A 20 year success record is cited with a money back guarantee and a free treatise. Large bottle priced at $2. Sold in Harrisburg through Geo. A. Gorgas in Washington, D. C.

Rosine Co Washington, D. C Harrisburg Geo. A. Gorgas

Noteworthy Economies in Dry Goods Depart ment

A shopper guide lists numerous fabric and household items with sale prices across curtains towels muslin table linens and silks. Items include curtain marquisette Turkish towels table damask bed spreads and various voiles flaxons poplins gabardines and silks with discounts highlighted.

Noteworthy Economies in Ready-to-Wear

A price list highlights women and children apparel with items such as gingham aprons, percale aprons, bungalow aprons, black skirts, and a range of infant and children's garments. Prices span from 6c to $1.98, detailing fabrics, styles, and sizes offered.

Noteworthy Hosiery Prices in Ladies Misses and Children

A catalog of hosiery items with extensive price points for ladies girls and children. Includes black and white Liste Hose silk boot hose colored lisle and infant and children socks with prices ranging from 15c to 1.00.

Noteworthy Art Needlework Department Pricing List

The catalog itemizes values in the Art Needlework Department including Luncheon Sets at 98c, Purse and Bag Frames 69c, Stamped Centerpieces 18 inches for 25c, Made-up Children's Gowns 19c to 69c, Lace Trimmed Scarfs 50c to 75c, Japanese Lamp Shades varying by color 39c to 75c, Made-up Cretonne Laundry Bags 98c, Linen Guest Towels 75c, Stamped Pillow Cases 29c, 42 and 45 to 50 inches, pair priced at $1.25.

Noteworthy Economies in a Range of Ladies Accessories

A catalog listing bargains in ladies neckwear caps handkerchiefs stationery albums pocketbooks handbags belts beads and jewelry. It notes prices from 5c to 98c with multiple items offered in various colors and finishes.

Windsor Peter Thompson

Noteworthy Economies in Men's Furnishings

A catalog of affordable men’s wear includes hose, silk items, shirts, underwear, caps, and neckwear with prices ranging from 9c to $1.25. Notable items feature black and color options, canvas gloves, and athletic union suits in multiple sizes.

Noteworthy Economies in Ladies and Children's Wear

An advertisement lists prices for women and children undergarments and outerwear. Items include muslin underwear, corset covers, camisoles, drawers, bloomers, brassieres, combination suits, skirts, gowns, and sanitary supplies with prices ranging from 17 cents to $1.00. Also shown are children's muslin drawers, skirts, and princess slips with similar price points.

Noteworthy Household Goods and Dinnerware Prices

An aged catalog lists dust pans, brushes, scrub brushes, galvanized buckets, brooms, cedar polish, oil, maps, and diverse aluminum kitchenware with assorted prices. Items include 6-qt aluminum Berlin kettle for 1.59, 8-qt canning rack, and 2-gallon items, reflecting a mid century shopper’s quick reference.

Noteworthy Economies in Laces Embroideries and Trimmings

A vendor lists prices for laces embroideries and trimmings including Cluny Laces Filet Laces Venise Bandings Embroidery Edges Embroidery Flouncing Soutache Braids Silk Binding Braid and Colored Dress Ornaments with prices ranging from 1c to 3.25. The catalog highlights numerous fabric accessories and trims for sewing projects.

Noteworthy Economies in Ladies and Children's Summer Underwear

A catalog of discounted summer undergarments features Ladies ribbed vests and ribbed union suits in multiple sizes and prices. Children and infants items include ribbed under wear, vests, pants, and wrappers with several price points. The list highlights affordability across ladies, misses, and children ranges.

Noteworthy Economies in Ribbons and Fabrics

A short catalog of ribbons and textiles highlights satin ribbons in multiple colors and widths priced from 5c to 79c, taffeta ribbons with several price points, hair bow stripes, and all silk brocades with varied costs. Velvet ribbons in black and colors appear with prices ranging broadly.

Noteworthy Economies in Nations Snap Fasteners and More

A retail listing highlights price points for various notions and sewing supplies. Items include fasteners 5c to 15c, skirt markers 9c and 25c, belting 8c to 35c, Colorite shades, machine oil, basting thread, patent thread, hooks and eyes, machine needles, and a new line of spring buttons all offered at modest per unit or per package prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Templeton Department of Public Grounds and Buildings Luzerne County H. E. McClain Linglestown Market Square Pennsylvania Dill’s Dill Co Norristown Dill Wilkins Camp Hill Greensburg Greensburg Presbyterian Church Charles Schall Edward A. Martin Waynesburg Linwood W. Wanbaugh Edward L. Wanbaugh Camp Merritt N. J Ryndham Medical Department United States Army Russ Cossacks Hammonds McNeil Boy Scout St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church W. H. Jacobs Croll Keller G. A. Martz H. C. Halloway E. E. Snyder Soutter Tse Children’s Union Market Street
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