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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
SEEK HIDDEN MURDER
prosecutor Investigates Death I,ehans
Attributed to Nephrities

New York, Jan. Assistant Dis
trlct Attorney Breckenridge said yes,
terday that he believed Edward Sea-
man, whose death was reported by Cor.
oner 8 Physician Leblanc as due to
chrome nephritis, had been murdered
Detectives were assigned to the nv.
stery.
1t developed yesterday that Seaman
was an elevator operator and the marks
which were found on his skull indicat.
ed that he had probably been struck
with a hammer or similar instrument.
Seaman lived at No. 313 East Twenty
ninth street, where he was found deaF
Friday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Mount Joy Fund For Belgiaus

Marietta, Jan. THE residents OF
Mount Joy and vicinity are raising
funds to send to Belgium for the relief
OF sufferers, and more than one hundred
dollars has already been subscribed, al
most half of which has been given by
two churches. Twenty barrels of -four
will be sent soon. The people of Mari
eta and vicinity gave literally to this
cause also.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
No More Piles
Simple Home Remedy Easily Applied
Gives Quick Relief-and Costs
Nothing to Try.

Pyramid Pile Remedy gives quick
relief, stops itching, bleeding or pro-
truding piles, hemorrhoids and all rectal
troubles, in the privacy of your own
home. soc a box at all druggists. A
single box often cures. Free sample for
trial with booklet, mailed free, in plain
wrapper, on request to Pyramid Drug
Co., SIG Pyramid Bldg, Marshall,
Mich. ADV.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

friends on Tuesday evening. Refresh
ments were served
I. }. Antrim spent last evening at
Harrisburg.
Ih properties and household goods
of John Haas were sold at public sale
this afternoon by Sheriff Wells.
Frank Winnaugle has finished filing
his ice house.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
LONG TERM FOR SLAYER
Colored Man Sent to Prison for From
10 to 20 Years

Philadelphia, Jan. 7.-Lavader Hen.
ry, colored, yesterday was sentenced
by Judge Sulzberger to not less than
19 nor more than 20 years in the East
ern penitentiary for having shot and
killed Policeman Frank A. Sankey of
the Sixty-frst and Thompson streets
station, on September 13. Henry plead
ed guilty and the crime was fixed at
second degree murder.
Henry killed the policeman after he
had been ordered to move from the cor
ner of Fifty-seventh and Vine streets,
where he was talking to a colored wom-
an. Sankey was shot in the abdomen
and died in five days.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
First 1918 Baby a Winner

Hagerstown, Jan. THE bouncing
pound baby boy of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Ditmer, 222 Ridge avenue, will
receive the handsome baby bed offered
by the Home Furniture Company to the
first baby born in 1915. The Ditmer
boy was born at ten minutes after 4
o o'clock on New Year s day and was
the first baby porn in the county in
1915, according to the list received by
the Home Burniture Company.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
NEW CUMBERLAND
Funeral of Adam R. Witmyer to Be
Held Tomorrow Afternoon

Special Correspondence.
New Cumberland, Jan. THE fu-
neral of Adam Rupert Witmyer, who
died so suddenly on Tuesday. evening,
will be held from his late home in New
Market at 1870 tomorrow afternoon.
The services will be conducted by his
pastor, the Rev. A. r. Ayres, assisted
by the Rev. R. R. Rodes, of York.
Three members of the Odd Fellows and
three of B. F. Eisenberger Post, No.
462, G. A. R., viii act as paElbearers.
Mr.. Witmyer had good war record.
He enlisted in Springfield, Ohio, serving
three years in the Civil war. He was
a member of Co. 8, Ninety fourth Ohio
Regiment, and was in the battles of
Chickamauea, Orchard Knob, Lookout
Mountain, Missionary Ridge, the siege
of Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. He
was wounded at Bentonville, N. c.,
and taken to a hospital at Sands Is
land, N. Y, from where he was dis
charged.
Jack Wetzel, of Philadelphia, was q
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Hull
several days.
The Sewing Circle of St. Paul S Lu-
theran church will meet at the home
of Mrs. Harry Lingle, Sixth and Bridge
streets, Saturday afternoon at 2
CLOCK.
Miss Irene Guistwhite visited friends
in Philadelphia the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Napier and
daughter, Jean, of Harrisburg, were
the guests of S. n. Straub's family
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. H. Z. Eby and
son, H. Ernest, Jr., of Harrisburg, spent
last evening with Mr.. Straub's fam
lily.
Miss Carrie Keener was taken to the
Harrisburg hospital for treatment this
week
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Marietta District Institute

Marietta, Jan. THE 2Sth annual
session of the Marietta district insti-
tute will be held on Saturday in the
High school building. The districts
represented are East Donegal, West
tHemp6eld, Conoy and Marietta. The
speaker for the occasion at the after
noon session will be Professor B.
Scheidta, of Franklin and Marshall
Academy. There will be special music.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
WEST FAIRvIEw
The Evangelistic Effort Is Growing in
Interest

special Correspondence
West Fairview, Jan. THE United
eVangelstie effort between the Meth.
odist and United Brethren churches ia
taking on added interest. Several have
professed faith. A side attraction that
meets with general approval is the
matter OF spending half hour in
street singing, prayer and announce.
ment ment to attract attention to meeting
me second week of the campaign will
be held in the Methodist church be
ginning with tonight.
Mrs Daniel Stiles and Mrs. o. K
Eshenauer Z visited d. W. Miller at New
Cumberland. -''"
Mrs. c. W. Luse and children, Rob.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
MILLERSTOWN
Mrs. Harry Rinehart Fractures Wrist
In Fall On Icy Walk

Special Corr espondence.
'Miilerstow9, Jan. Miss Jessie
kipp has returned to her duties al
Altoona
James Rounsley was business Wis
ltor IN Harrisburg on Monday.
Edgar Ulsh has returned to his
studies at Pierce Business School, Phil
adelphia.
REVIVAL services are being held in
the Methodist church by the pastor,
the Rev. c. F. Hines, nightly.
Mrs, Harry Rinehart fell on the slip.
perry walk at her home on Sunday even.
ing, and fractured her wrist.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
School Board Destroys Bonds

Marietta, Jan. T. The regular
monthly meeting of the School Board
was held last evening, with all the
members present. Aside from the reg
ular order of business, four bonds were
ignited by the president of the Board.
John Mueller, and destroyed, which
showed good housekeeping for the year
1914
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

say that | can conquer rheumatism
out electrical treatment, stringent diet,
weakening baths or in fact any other
OF the usual treatments recommended
Tor the cure of rheumatism.
Don't shut your eyes and say "im-
possible" but put me to the test.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Aged Lancaster County Woman Dies

Hambright, Jan. Mrs. Mary S.
Hambright, 81 years old, the oldest
resident died yesterday from old age.
Her husband died ffty-four years ago.
The family was among the first resi-.
dents, the place being named after
them. She was member of the Re-
formed church. Seven children and
fourteen grandchildren survive She is
the last of her family and was well
known over Lancaster county.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Railroad Stations Robbed

Gettysburg, Jan. Both the Read
ing and Western Maryland ticket of
fees at Gettysburg were entered some
time during the early morning hours
yesterday by an unknown man who
broke the locks, left no other trace of
his means of entry, took a number of
mileage books, and departed without
doing any further harm.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Coaster Had Leg Broken

Waynesboro, Jan. 7.-One Of two
parties coasting with bob sleds on the
steep Funk hill, west of town, ran into
a sleigh driven by Greencastle couple,
Tuesday evening at $40 o'clock.
The accident resulted in a very seri-
Gus injury to one of the coasters, Wayne
McUinley, South Potomac avenue. The
knee cap of his left leg was fractured
and the leg was disjointed at the knee.
In addition, he was severely bruised
about the body.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Funeral of Col. Zimmerman

Cincinnati, Jan. THE funeral of
Colonel Eugene Zimmerman, who died
suddenly week ago last Sunday, was
held yesterday afternoon at st. Paul s
Cathedral. Burial was in Spring Grove
cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
NexoM DYSPEPSIA

will relieve your indigestion. Many
people in this town have used them
and we have yet to hear of case
where they have failed. We know
the formula. Sold only by us-25c
box.
Georse<A. Gorsas.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Trial Treatment FREE

This new method is so important to the well
fare of humanity, so vital to every person suffer-
ing from any form of catarrh, that the oppor-
tHhy to actually test it and b,ose its results,
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A large trial treatment. with complete, mi
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Send no money, take no risks, make no
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with the valuable book OH Cstarrh.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
fo ra broken leg, suffered in an accident
$50 Fine for Quarantine Breach

Sunbury, Jan. For entering a
quarsntined home here, Stanley Ross
was arrested yesterday by DR.. C. S.
Hunt, State health Inspector. He paid
$50 fine.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO OJfNINE
Tablets. Druggists refund money If il
rails to cure. p. w. GROVES sigma
ture Is on each box. Csc.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07
Goes to the Root of
Stopped-up noses

otopped-up noses
Constant ''frog-in-the-
throat"
Nasal discharges
Hawking and splitting
Snoring at night
Bad breath
Frequent colds
Difficult breathing
Smothering sensation in
dreams
Sudden fits of .sneezing
Dry mucus in nose
and any of the other symp-
toms that in dicate ap.
preaching or present catarrh
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

The Eirir.
kdkes into the
stomach. has a
df,rct f,daenee
upon the NM
cons membranes
oIMe body and
cn,ies the dis
ease BY remop-
ing the cause.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-07

Sarah J. Cape, Mount Pelia, Tenn, says, II
suffered the pains and distress of catarrh for
thirteen years and needless TO state, tried nearly
every method. But by your new method was
COMPLETELY cured and you cannot Imagine the
ioY that has como over me-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

Harry Howell. fugitive from jus
tice. is wanted on the charge OF man
slaughter. growing out OF the kill ng
of Ve-nice Beard in September. 1872.
Beard is said 70 have been thrown
from a window in a resort on SecoAd
street Max White, a sme,ter work'r.
was shot to death just north OF the
union station in January. 1913. Tie
identity Of his slayer has never been
learned. but it is supposed that two
negroes shot him to death.
Killed by Bandit
Patrolman viii Butler was killed
by a bandit, when he attempted to ar
rest him in a resort across the rail
road tracks. William Putnam, fugi-
tive from justice. is charged with the
killing. All a the other men charg d
with murder were brought to trial
and were either convicted or acq lit
ted. one woman. Mrs. Nettie Brown,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13
YOU CAN'T FIND ANY
OANORUFF, AND HAIR
STOPS COMING OUT
Save your hairl Make il thick, wayy,
glossy and beautiful at
once.

Try as you will, after an applica-
Ion OF Danderine, you cannot find
A single trace of dandruff or falling
hair and your scalp will not itch,
nut what will please you most, viii
De after a few weeks use, when you
see new hair, fine and downy at
frst-yes-but really new hair
growing all over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles the beauty Of your hair. No
difference how duh, faded, brittle
and scraggy, Just moisten a cloth
with Danderine and carefully draw
it through your hair, taking one
small strand at a time. The effect
is immediate and amazing-your hair
will be light, fluffy and wavy, and
have an appearance of abundance;
an incompatible lustre, softness and
luxuriance, the beauty and simmer Of
true hair health.
Get a % cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter, and prove that your
hair is as pretty and soft as any
that it has been neglected or in
iured bv careless treatment. A -
cent bottle will double the beauty Of
your hair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13
SCOTT FERRIS
A POLITICAL
BLOSSOM
UNDENlABLE SIGNS -"
WHICH ARE PALMER THAN eV-
ER BEFORE OF GUeERNATOh-
IAL POSSIBILITY IN FUTURE.

Muskogee, Okla, Oct. IA poIit'
jcaI blossom which remained within
the bud for a long time. burst torth
and scattered its pollen upon tried
ground last week, and as result Con
gressman Scott Ferris OF LaWton'
looms larger than ever as a guberna'
torial possibility three years hence
Although the blossom may not be
expected to develop fully within the
next three years, and although it is
somewhat early in the season TO judge
OF the prospects Of maturity for polit-
ical fruit. there are indications that
this Ferris political blossom will be
carefully guarded in order that it may
not be prematurely nipped.
It was at the Sewers hotel, which on
Friday night was Oklahoma's political
Hoffman house that the bud popped
open and the features Of the congress
man took plain outline in the full
blown blossom. State Senator Jas. II.
Suther,in Of Wagner was among
those present at the popping. Scatter
ed here and there in the crowded lob
by were Congressmen W. ". Hastings
of Tah,equah. James H. Davenport OF
yin;ta Judge R. c. Allen, Creek tribal
attorney. Franklin Miller, mayor OF
Nuskogee. and Ben F. Harrison OF Cal
vim. member Of the legislature and
former secretary of state. There were
scores of lesser lights who might have
heard if they had kept their ears open.
CONGRESSMAN Ferris had been tell
ing some friends that something must
he done about American shipping We
are losing out every day. Our foreign
trade is being shot all to pieces be-
cause we have no ships" he said.
This is a matter that congress will
have to take up very seriously this
winter
Then came along Col D. B. Houston
OF Dallas. Texas. a son Of the famous
sam Houston. The congressman stop
ped to chat with Col. Houston for
few moments. Senator Sutherlin then
hove in sight. He and the congress
man c,asped hands. They're talking
about you for governor Scott How
about it,"
Congressman Ferris displayed no
evidences Of perturbability, neither did
he bat an eye.
Il enjoy my work in Washington
very much indeed, senator" he re-
piled Il have a good craftsmanship.
have been there long enough so that
most of the boys know me. have
real nice office and am very we'll sat
isfed with things there. Now if the
democracy wants me-if it comes to
the point where ! am needed at home
if it seems that I can accomplish
more for the people as governor than
as congressman. then. senator, in that
event"
Senator Sutherlin, at this point, in
terrupted. Scott. I'm for you
Congressman Ferris then hurried of
to the young democrats banquet 9th
ers in the meantime. were discussing
Ferris. It was remarked that J. FL
mer Thomas is one of Ferris fellow
townsmen. J. Elmer. the talent, be-
lieves has a little bud Of his own
which he is nurturing carefully in the
hope that the political weather may be
favorable to its development. Judging.
however, from the opinionated remarks
of the lobby loungers, ]. Elmer's bud
will thrive as that of a barberry bush
as against Ferris plum tree.
Ferris has strong hold upon young
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

was among those tried for murder.
She was accused OF killing her hus-
band, in Usage county. The case was
brought to this county on change
Of venue. One man, Ace Ray, as
serving 50-year sentence grow rg
out Of the killing Of an old man under
the Seventh street bridge in 1911.
Many Liquor Cases.
Thirty per cent of the felony cases
filed since statehood were liquor
cases. Washington county taxpayers
have had to pay the freight in all Of
these cases. yet the records show
that there were few convictions ani
few men tried on the charge are now
serving seatences A a result o. the
Bulgin crusade in Bartlesyille several
years ago. scores OF cases were filed
in the district court, and the expense
OF the trials stand as a monument for
the work accomplished jy Eu!sir.
There were but few convictions ia
all Of the scores Of cases filed, yet
the taxpayers were compelled to
spend thousands Of dollars in pros
ecuung the cases.
OF the other felony cases filed vera
charges Of robbery, burglary, grand
larceny. embezzlement assault Win
intent to kill, and stock rustling.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13
When Baby Has the Group

When a mother is awakened from
sound sleep TO find her child who has
gone to bed apparently in the best OF
health struggling for breath, she IS
naturally alarmed. Yet if she can
keep her presence Of mind and give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy every
ten minutes until vomiting is prOduc-
ed, quick relief will follow and the
child will drop to sleep to awaken in
the morning as we'll as ever. This
remedy has been in use for many
years with uniform srcess. Obtain
able everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13
Heals Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, ringworm. rashes and SIM
liar skin troubles. A little zemo. gotten
at any drug store for DC, or Sl.OO for
extra large bottle, and promptly applied
will usually give instant relief from Itch
ing torture. 1t cleanSes and soothes the
skin and heals quickly and effectively
most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful disappearing liquid
and does not smart the most delicate skin.
1t is not greasy, is easily applied and
costs little. Get it today and save all
further distress.
Zemo, Cleveland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

that time 3.7l5 civil cases and IA
criminal cases have been filed.
Twenty-seyen murder cases AMI Il
manslaughter cases were included IN
the number. many of which were
brought to trial. Three murders We're
committed in which the murderer
were never apprehended.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

Stop coughing! You rack the lungs
and worry the body. BALLARDS
HORE HOUND SYRUP checks irrita-
tion. heals the lungs and restores com.
Portable breathing. Price 25c, SOC and
S1.O0 per bottle. Sold by Bomar Drug
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

democrats and the fact that mention OF
him as cadidate for governor has found
favor in eastern Oklahoma puts him
into the race with a big show Of
strength to begin on. the political
sages said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13
WASHINGTON COUNTY HAS
AN UNENVlABLE RECORD

Baruesy.l,e. Okla, oct I2.-He-o IS
the best reason why the district
court of Washington county has been
d busy one since statehood. Silce
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

Old friendly relations" with Ger
many has again put in his appear
ance, We are glad to say.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-13

modish. The collars are wide, to be worn close
about the neck or fiat, with wide revers to correspond
IVIOOLTEX Tailored Suits and Goats embody all
w these authoritative style features And to Their
stylish beauty are added the well known superortles
of Wooltex materials and WooIteX tailoring.
Give yourself the pleasure Of seeing these new fall
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
FARMER KILLED BY TRAIN.
John Grower, OF Near Stout, Meets
Death While WALKING Track.

Special to Times Republican.
Grumpy Center. Feb. 20 John
Brewer. a young farmer living near
Stout, was killed by a train. between
Dixie and Stout. Wednesday night.
Brewer had purchased q farm and
had gone 70 DikH By rain 10 meet the
seller and make payment on the farm.
He did not close his deal and intended
to return 10 Parkersburg On the even
ing train. He missed his train and
then started 70 walk along the track
from Dixie TO Parkersburg. His body
was found the next morning along
the track frozen stiff and badly
mangled. His money was still in his
pocket so foul play is not feared He
mad gone. about four miles from Dix e
to the point where his body vas found
The train crews do not remember OF
seeing him when struck so il is NOT
known what train killed hirn. a cor
oner's inquest was held and the jury
found that ne met his death by being
struck by train. He was but %
years of age and leaves wife and one
child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
AGED NEVADA RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Mary A. Smay. Aged e5, Survives
Death Of Son Two Weeks.
TimeS- RepubllcaN.

Special 10 Times Repuoilcan.
Nevada, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Mary a.
Smay died at 9 O'Clock Friday morning
at the home of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs William A. Smay. at the advanced
aged of s. years. She was native
OF Indiana but had lived in Story coun-
" since 1859. being one OF the pioneers
of the Johnson Grove neighborhooo
northeast of this city. Until about
three years ago she had been in good
health and spirits but while visiting
with a relative al Ames she fell and
fractured one Of the bones OF her
hip. Since that time she has been
more or less OF the time an invalid
Her son, William Smay. with whom
she had made her home for years, died
on Feb. of this year She leaves but
one direct descendant, Mrs. Alonzo
Hague, of Tacoma, Wash. She was one
Of the early members OF the Lutheran
church OF this community and the SER
vices VIII be conducted by Rev. Fred