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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
8
A long list of local visits and gatherings shows residents of Hummelstown and surrounding towns hosting relatives and friends from Harrisburg, Lebanon, York, and beyond. Notable items include engagements, hunting trips, hospital visits, and church events with numerous families and individuals named. A Palmyra wedding and missing license notices round out the week’s community notices.
Miss Helen Trego Bradley of Philadelphia will wed Colonel Samuel Davis Foster of Pittsburgh. The engagement was announced at a Union League luncheon in Harrisburg. Foster, chief engineer of the State Highway Department, is a Washington and Jefferson graduate and former Allegheny County road engineer who built Cuba road projects and canal-zone work.
Christian Wolfersberger of the Thomas Wagner farm near Hummelstown completed corn gathering ahead of neighbors. He gathered 4500 bushels from 38 acres and sowed 25 acres of stubble. His corn measured 12 to 15 inches. Wagner had to build two new cribs due to the harvest.
Two Hershey men Jas and Brunner along with a companion were on the road to Union Deposit Tuesday evening when a pole cat approached. The animal hid and then tagged the trio as they passed, creating a sad incident on their outing.
The Brandt Brothers of Palmyra finished painting the residence of I I Kegarreis at the corner of Ceylon and Caracas avenues. The home now presents a neat and attractive appearance.
The M. 8. Hershey Consolidated Public School of Derry Township has been closed all week due to the Teachers Institute gathering in Harrisburg.
The U S Secret Service reports a new counterfeit ten dollar bill with the serial number 12780440. Authorities warn that the note may resemble legal United States currency and urge caution in handling suspected fakes.
An exchange between a hostess and Mr. Blunt unfolds with playful formalities as the mistress offers more of the chicken and he declines politely yet hints at appreciating the hospitality. The scene captures refined dining humor in a bygone era.
Hunters flocked to the fields as rabbit season opened, with reports from Hershey area showing more gunners than rabbits. Linotype artist Jim Pressed obtained a rabbit, among several successes that day. Many hunters returned with meager bags, while others scored with quail and gray squirrels. Notable bags included Ezra Hershey and companions with 24 quail and 3 rabbits.
In a quote attributed to William T. Sherman the writer recalls Shermans stark line War is cruelty and you cannot refine it as a response to a mayor of Atlanta asking to remove all inhabitants. The piece cites official records and notes the misattribution to women of Atlanta.
A mother recites Heaven and streets to Julia who wishes to be surprised until arrival. Clara, aged five, prays briefly requesting reminder of last night’s prayer tonight. The scene portrays domestic family moments and childlike faith.
Fragmentary line from a Puck issue recounts soldiers marching to a train while onlookers cheer. A deran explains the cheering crowd consists of those not going. Context suggests a wartime recruitment scene with public reaction.
The September Mom musical arrives at the Majestic Theater Harrisburg on Saturday November 14 with matinee and night showings. Featuring 50 cast members and twelve songs plus tango dances this big season event draws praise from critics for its beauty music and fun. Reservations by telephone are already popular due to high demand.
Congresman A S Kreider was entertained at Mrs Walters home. The corn show was the most successful ever held with Prof F D Keboch of Hershey delivering an address. Judges were Paul Moyer and R P Wolfersberger. Mrs Ross Shaffer visited her parents at Hockersville. Claud Martin hosted visitors from Vian and Harry Westenberger welcomed a new son. Thieves raided E C Greenawalt pantry stealing pies cakes and roast chicken. Sunday School at 9 and service at 10 with special afternoon meeting at 2.
The Washington program outlines four key proposals for President Wilson to push: regulate water power in navigable streams, lease rather than sell public domain mines and resources, grant eventual independence to the Philippines, and authorize the purchase of merchant vessels.
Good Work of Fathers' Clubs Council Bluffs in Iowa fosters a "fathers' club" aiming to bring fathers into closer sympathy with children teachers and the Board of Education. Ton and clubs have recently been organized expanding the idea to other elites.
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