Baltimorean Objector Is Hero of War
The Sun identifies Richard L. Stierhelm of Baltimore as a World War I conscientious objector decorated for valor after desertion and later rejoining his unit. He was drafted to Camp Meade, refused to drill, deserted, was captured, sentenced to death, escaped, and earned clemency and a Pershing decoration for bravery in rescuing wounded under fire.
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the Sun
Richard L. Stierhelm
Stierheim
France
Camp Meade
The
Sun
Pershing
Men Gather at Williamsport Lutheran Meeting
Pastor of the Third Lutheran Church of Baltimore spoke to a large Williamsport event for men and women in the Sunday school room. Dr McDowell praised church work, C E Koogle chaired, and plans for a Men’s Brotherhood branch were discussed. A followup meeting was decided, with musical numbers and refreshments served.
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Third Lutheran Church of
Baltimore
Lutheran Church
Williamsport
McDowell
C. E. Koogle
H. F. Bink
Men's Brotherhood
Beard Miller
C. D. Bell
W. S. Richardson
C. E. Keogle
Squire Holds Both Positions In Rouzerville
Rouzerville voters re elected C. S. Kugler to both offices, confirming him as justice of the peace and another post. Previously Kugler held one office and, with no opposition, won the second. A license tag for Mrs. Edgar C. Travinger’s Hupmobile was found on a side road off the Western Pike, abandoned after theft near the First Baptist church.
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Kugler
Justice of Peace
Edgar C. Travinger
Dewes Avenue
First Baptist Church
Gida
Western Pike
Lozenges Boost Campaign For Franklin County Auditor
L B Henninger, elected county auditor of Franklin County, claims peppermint lozenges aided his victory. He says on election day he offered voters bags of lozenges at the polls, asserting the tactic helped his win alongside his personal popularity. A separate note mentions gold can be hammered for 100 square feet.
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L. B. Henninger
Franklin County
Henninger
Kiwanis Armistice Day Program Observed
The Kiwanis Club devoted its luncheon to Armistice Day with Roy Danzer highlighting service to France and Red Cross needs. Raynor Lehr’s company presented a program including songs and readings, with Raynor Lehr directing and a planned midnight show for Red Cross Roll Call.
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Roy Danzer
France
Red Cross
The
Raynor Lehr Company
Suing Father In Law Over Maintenance Pact
Mrs Anne Youman of Chicago sues her husband Vin cent Youman Jr. for 100000 dollars. Counsel claims the husband broke an agreement to meet expenses for his wife and pay 100 dollars weekly for separate maintenance.
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Anne Youman
Vincent Youman, Jr
Chicago
Delegates Head to General UDC Convention in Charleston
Delegates from the Henry Kyu Douglas chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy depart for Charleston West Virginia for the annual general convention. Participants include Mrs. Samuel Suter Mrs. Franklin P. Canby Mrs. William Henneberger Miss Josephine Bomberger and Mr. and Mrs. J. Farlston Thropp. A special service will be held at Old St Philip's Church with the South Carolina bishop presiding and officers of the general organization to be elected.
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Henry Kyu Douglas
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Charleston
W. Va
General Organization
Samuel Suter
Franklin P. Canby
William Henneberger
Josephine Bomberger
J. Farlston Thropp
South Carolina
Old St. Philip’s Church
Lyceum Bureau Plans Trio Concerts at Williamsport High
The Redpath Lyceum Bureau brings three concerts to Williamsport High School auditorium under public schools sponsorship. opening Monday evening November 28 with the Grosjean Trio marimba xylophone act as a highlight. Tickets are available through school faculty members.
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Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Williamsport High School
Grosjean
De Valera Motion Beaten in Irish Parliament Vote
Irish parliament rejects Eamon de Valera’s repeal motion by 7 to 73 amid Armistice Day protests in Dublin and clashes at a demonstration against imperial displays. Separately a Southern Railroad express derails near Loudon Tennessee killing the engineer and injuring passengers as bolts and spikes are alleged removed. Charles Palmisano, 49, a longtime local fruit buyer, was shot yesterday in St. Louis by three unidentified assailants.
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Eamon de Valera
Dublin
Southern Railroad
New York
Memphis
Loudon
Tenn
Washington
Charles Palmisano
St. Louis
Regulation urged to curb pilot inexperience in aviation
Senator Hirram Johnson in a California speech claims a powerful lobby of interests worth 17 billion dollars is operating in Washington and New York against Boulder Dam and Colorado River projects. The article also notes a black taffeta evening gown with a full skirt made of petals.
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Iresno
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Washington
New York
Boulder Dam
Colorado River
Armistice Day Observed Across Hagerstown Scene
Armistice Day events in Hagerstown feature Legion Drum Corps and a Company B firing squad led by Lieut. Carl H. McCleary marching from the Legion home to the courthouse, a wreath laying on a memorial tablet for Corporal David G. Harp, and a 1:30 pm parade lineup with local groups. A 2:30 pm football clash at Willow Lane Park pits Shepherd College against Blue Ridge College, preceded by an American Legion exhibition and Municipal Band. High School programs at Hagerstown High and Surrey Schools begin at 11 am with patriotic songs, addresses by Rev. Vernon Ridgely and Col W. P. Lane, and flagpole ceremonies. Two Spanish-American War veterans, Harry Weller and B. V. Bishop, travel from Detroit to join local veterans in the parade, their first Armistice Day participation.
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Antietam Street
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Scott R. Wagner
J. J. Chops
Rest Haven Cemetery
David G. Harp
Soissons
France
Washington
Prospect Streets
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American Legion
Tall Cedars
Boy Scouts
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Red Cross
Willow Lane Park
Shepherd College
Blue Ridge College
Municipal
Armory
Hagerstown High
Surrey
Gomez
Morse
Hagerstown
Detroit
Mich
Harry Weller
B. V. Bishop
Market House
Florence Williams Parker to continue at current studio
Florence Williams Parker will co operate with Charles Cassel this season in a musical studio and has no intention of changing her current address. Details of classes and lessons for the coming season will be announced later.
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Florence Williams Parker
Charles Cassel
Lumberman Die in Fulton County Mountains
Albert Rhine, a Fulton County lumberman near Hancock, was found unconscious in the mountains yesterday and died before reaching Chambersburg Hospital. The Franklin County Milers are investigating the death, with the hypothesis that a horse kick to the abdomen caused fatal injuries.
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Fulton County
Hancock
Chambersburg
Franklin County
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