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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
POLICE SEEK MAN
WITH FOUR WIVES
Howard F. Swisher Charged Deserter From the Army
Wanted Bigamy Counts in Northumberland One
Wife Critically Ill Because of Husbands Dual Life

Sunbury wife confronted Swisher,
He confessed. The Danville wife
carried a baby in her arms. She
said 1t was Swisher's, and that she
expected another visit from the
stork. The officer says he would visit
her home at times and make he,
believe that his army life would not
let him stay there. Swisher wa;
held in default of bail for his ap-
pearance at the Northumberland
County Court to answer a bigamS
charge.
In the meantime there was re.
ceived a notice from the authoritie:
at Camp Meade saying that Swishei
was wanted for being a desertel
from the army. Figuring he would
receive a heavier sentence for de-
serting in time of war, Swisher was
taken to Camp Meade in July. Po
hceman Raymond S. Quinn wa,
summoned there to testify agains
him before n court martial. and 4
was reported here that he had re-
ceived a sentence of three years II
a military prison. To their surprise
Swisher returned to Sunbury som,
three weeks later with .discharSt
from the army.
He was not arrested, as the big
amy charge had been dropped. Hi
Sunbury wife was reluctant to prose
cute because of the publicity sh'
would get The Danville wife hat
already started divorce proceedings
1t is understood. and the Sunbur.
wife has employed counsel for tina
purpose. Swisher has since disap
peared, and the police in Centra
Pennsylvania towns have been asked
to look for him.
In the meantime, the Danvill'
wife. following the birth of thei
child, underwent an operation in ;
Danville hospital. Because Of he
state of mind. due to her troubl,
with Swisher, 1t was said to-day sh,
is in a critical condition and ma!
not recover.
What amazes the police here 4
how Swisher escaped with nothing
but an army discharge from the au
thorities at Camp Meade. Swishe
gave his age to the police as 5
years. He comes from near Blooms
burg, 1t is understood, and whil
there, according to reports. was no
much inclined to work. The polio
state that his fourth marriage cal
be substantiated and that IL prove
how easily women are persuaded
into matrimony by a stranger witt
a glib tongue and uniform.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
To Improve Highway From
Lewistown to McVeytown

Lewistown, Pa, Sept. 10. The
rough stretch of road, IL miles in
length, between this place and Nc
Veytown, is to done away with.
State Road Foreman Kiner, who is
in charge between this place and
Mt. Union, has received word from
State Highway Commissioner Sadler,
to begin work without delay on the
road. The work will be commenced
at once.
This is one of the most pictur-
esque spots in the State, and is on
the original William Penn Highway.
1t has been in bad shape of late
years, and has been used only in
cases of necessity. The Chamber of
Commerce of this place conferred
with Commissioner Sadler sometime
ago about this portion of road.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Mother of Harrisburg Man
Is Dead at Mt. Union

Mt. Union, Pa, Sept. 10.-Susan
Mcintyre Sechler, widow of Rudolph
Sechler, died at her home on West
Pennsylvania avenue, after n brief
illness, aged 10 years. Mrs. Sechler
was married to Rudolph Sechler De-
cember, 1868. and to the union the
following children were born: Flor
ence, deceased; Theodore NJ, of Har-
risburg; Anna M, widow of j. Her
man Lands, and Alice H., wife of
DR.. J. NJ. Minick, both of Mount I'm
ion. She was one of the towns old
est and best known residents, and
was a lifelong member of the Meth
odist church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Barn and Crops Burn,
Causing Loss of $4,000

Lewistown, Pa, Sept. 10. - The
large barn on the Hugh Mccoy
farm, west of this place, was totally
destroyed by fire yesterday morn
ing at o'c'"ch. together with four
head of fine horses, cows. farming
implements and crops. The loss
will reach $4,000. Two colored men
were seen in the vicinity Monday
night. They stole lunch and
blouse belonging to railroad
watchman w. II. Skipper. It is
thought they took refuge in the
barn. and that from smoking, the
barn took fire.
Mccoy carried small insurance.
His horses were valuable ones. A
colt was badly burned, and it is
feared cannot be saved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Former Sheriff Mowrey
Is Victim of Pneumonia

Former Sheriff Jacob S. Mowrey
died yesterday at Mercersburg fol-
lowing an illness from pneumonia
Mr.. Mowrey was a former sheriff OF
Franklin county and served a term
of four years as burgess of Mer-
cersburg. He was a veteran of the
Civil War and served with bravery
and distinction. He was widely and
favorably known throughout the
county. Since his retirement from
active pursuits about ten years ago
he has been living retired in Mer-
cersburg. He was in his 74th year
He is survived by his widow and
five children, S. Edward, OF Bush
nell, ILL.,: George A. of Aspinwall;
Frank. ]. Hase and Harry, a former
National League baseball star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Halifax Township Man
Admitted to County Bar

Halifax, Pa, Sept. 10.-Isaiah j.
Fetterhoff of Halifax township, has
been admitted to practice law in the
several courts of Dauphin county.
Mr.. Fetterhoff is a son of Philip
w. Fetterhoff. He was graduated in
1912 from the law school of Valpa-
raiso, Ind, and now holds a position
in the military service in Washing
ton. He will give up that position
in the fall and go to Harrisburg to
take up the practice of law. He
read law there in the Office of Harvey
Knopp, who made the motion for
his admission.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Thieves Pillage Houses
and Haul Goods Away

Waynesboro, Pa, Sept. 10. =
Thieves broke into the cottage of
Frank Shiess, Scott Cunningham and
Watson and Harry Stoner, on the
Woodring farm, near Waynesboro,
and carried off clothing, shoes, bed
sheets. pillows and castings, comforts,
silverware, kitchen utensils, etc.
They made almost a clean sweep
of everything portable. The goods
were taken away in an automobile.
After they were removed from the
building the thieves set fire to some
of the other things, but, it is thought,
they did not wish to see the build
ing burn, and they put the fire out.
The goods were badly scorched.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
New Pastor Reaches
Charge at Mt. Union

Mt. Union, Pa, Sept. 10. - The
Rev. David Stewart Curry. the re-
Gently called pastor to the First
Presbyterian church, has arrived
with Mrs. Curry and two young sons
from Clarinda, Iowa, and was
warmly welcomed by officers and
members of the congregation. Mr..
Curry occupied his pulpit at the
morning and evening services on
Sunday, preaching strong gospel SER
mons, fitting for the beginning OF
pastorate which promises to be a
very happy one. Large congrega-
tions were present at both services
Special music was rendered by the
church choir and brotherhood
quartet from Huntingdon, the lat
ter singing at the evening service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
WOMAN FLIES TO
IMPROVE HEALTH
Husband Didn't Want Her tC
Go; Leaves With Him on
Baseball Field

Lewistown, Pa, Sept. 10. - Mrs.
Ammon Bubb, of Reedsville, had the
influenza last fall and has been all
ing ever since. Consulting her ply
sician she was advised that a trip
through the air would do her good.
She spoke to her husband about it,
and he decided it was too dangerous.
Then he went to the local field to
see a game of ball. Soon after he
left. Mrs. Bubb was sailing to Belle
fonte through the air, with Gilbert
Budwig as pilot. She says she en-
joyed the trip and felt much better
after her experience. When she
came home. she told her husband
of the thrills it gave her and how
it quieted her nerves. She says she
feels as IL she will recover
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Farm and Outbuildings
Are Destroyed by Fire

Liverpool, Sept 10. The large
barn on the Henry Beale's farm in
Pfout's Valley, occupied by John
Zellers, together with all out build
ings, and Zeller's crops were burn
ed to the ground. The threshers
were working in the barn and it is
thought a spark from the engine
caused the destructive fire.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Lewistown Girl Bride
of Entriken Physician

Tyrone, Pa, Sept 10.-Miss Eva
Boynton, of Lewistown, and DR..
Charles E. Lynn, of Entriken, were
united in marriage on Monday even
ing by Justice of the Peace William
B. Fickes, of Logan township. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. H.
]. Donelson. Mrs. Lynn is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Boynton.
of Lewistown. DR.. Lynn Is a son of
Reuben Lynn, of Entriken. Hunting
don county. and is q graduate osteo-
pathic physician. He served in the
United States Army during the war,
being in the aerial service for Is
months. The newlyweds left on a
wedding trip to Denver, Colo. They
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Rob Gap Store of $3.50
in Merchandise at Night

Lancaster, Pa, Sept. 10. - Two
men. believed to be strangers in this
section, entered the store of James
P. Marsh at Gap after midnight yes
terday, robbed the cash register and
escaped with $3.50 worth of mer-
chandise. Entrance was gained
through a front window of the store.
the marauders shattering the large
plate glass. State police are working
on the case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
John Wanamaker Dies
at II in This County

Marietta, Pa, Sept. 10. - John
Wanamaker, a former resident of
Lancaster county, died at his home
at Round Top, Dauphin county, after
lingering illness from a complica-
ton of diseases. He was a member
of the United Brethren church and
~ years of age. He leaves two sons.
His wife died many years ago. Flu
neral services were held Monday
afternoon with burial in the Geyer
church cemetery, near Elizabeth
town, and were largely attended.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Man Sued For Board
Bill Gets His Freedom

Carlisle, Pa. Sept. 10.-Reuben
Lghtner, of Perry county, was
given n hearing by Justice Eckels
yesterday in the matter of a claim
for boarding preferred by Mrs. Julia
Roby, of Piedmont. w. Va, who
claimed the sum of $1S6. The de-
fendant claimed he paid the husband
of the proprietress. The latter was
not at the hearing.
Justice Eckels rendered his de-
cision in favor of Lightner. The
case will likely be appealed to court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
WOMAN LOSES SIGHT

LewistOwn, Pa, Sept. 10. - Mrs.
George Woomer. of this place, dis
covered a day or two ago she had
lost the sight of one eye. soon there
after, the sight of the other began to
fail. She has been taken to a hos
pital, in Philadelphia, in the hope
that something can be done to re-
store her sight
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
GOOD SCHOOL ENROLINrENr

Liverpool, Pa, Sept. 10.-Liver-
pool township schools opened on
Monday with a large enrolment
The compulsory vaccination law and
the new school attendance law will
be strictly enforced. Dry Sawmill
and Barners schools were closed by
the Board of Education. These
pupils will bet transported to School
No. l by auto.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Will Form Post of
American Legion

liverpool Sept; 10; Liverpool
ganize a post of the American
Legion. More than the necessary
Is applications for organization
have been signed, and the charter
applied for. Prof. Park L. Zellers
is in charge. The organization is
to be affected within the next
week
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
Cattle Herder Kills
IS Rattlesnakes in Season

IIcwistown, Pa, Sept 10.-From
Licking Creek Valley comes a story
that Frank Miller. a cattle herder
in that region, has killed SIS rattle
snakes this season. Miller tends to
about $50 head of cattle and he gets
through some of the widest country
in Central Pennsylvania. About his
cabin are hung many skins of
snakes. He has never been bitten.
(Other State news on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
GEORGE b. COLE BURIED

ShippensburG, Pa, Sept. 10.-The
funeral of George B. Cole was held
last evening at $40 at his late home.
conducted by the Rev. David Lind
say, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. Burial was in Spring Hill
cemetery, Shippensburg. A Masonic
burial service was conducted at the
grave by Samuel M. Goodyear. Car
Isle, junior grand warden of tho
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10
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28-3O-32 North Third Street
NewFall Suits, Coats and Dresses
For Women and Misses

the rich tones hold their
favor.
There is that something
different about a Schleisner
garment that bespeaks good
taste. Our garments are
not merely ready to wear in
the accepted term, but
rather achievements in de-
sign and tailoring which
compare with the fine arts.
1t will be well worth a
visit to our store to learn
first hand what is authentic
in the new fall suits, coats
and dresses.
The models for women
are designed along the
slender lines fashionable
dressers desire, and those
for misses are youthful and
smart.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-10

THERE is a keen plea
: sure and satisfaction
in wearing a Schleisner gar
ment.
The exclusive style, of
course, is the first thing
that attracts the eye of the
critical dresser.
The wearer Of Schleisner
garments experience utmost
comfort and ease in them
because they are tailored to
fit perfectly. Our garments
are tailored in such a man.
ner as to fit the individual.
AS time goes on and
women of this community
become more and more ac-
quainted with Schleisner
garments, the dignified
lines, the elegant tailoring,
the superb materials, and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
23,OOO Are
 AttendiTl(T
 ReOpeIlill(D
Despite Large Membership Reopening Takes Place
 Without Hitch.
TRANSFER OF PUPILS IS QUICKLY AFFECTED

The three Rs came into their own again today when 23,OOO Bridgeport children fresh from vacation longer than has been enjoyed for a number of years, returned to the local schools opening for the fall term.
 The schools were in readiness for the pupils today when they answered the familiar bell calls and the clock like precision with which the organ ization was completed evidenced the most carefully arranged program. The registration of the pupils began this morning and was followed by tentative assignment to class rooms. The final assignments will be complet- ed during the day and with the min imum of delay the studies will be re- stunned.
 Superintendent of Schools S. J. Slawson stated at noon that he was more than gratified with the way everything had turned out.
 Tt will not b possible for at least two days to get the actual registra- ton figures he said but we expect that the number will be nearly 2, 900. .'' The changing of school lines in two districts made necessary the transfer of some pupils today. who did not un- derstand the details, but this was quickly accomplished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
Strike Of
 Police To
 Be Called
Boston Fast Perfecting Plans to Safeguard Life
 and Property.
REPORT MILITARY
 FORCES ARE READY

Boston, Sept. 9-while conciliatory efforts were in progress. State and City officials and private interests completed plans today for the prorec- tion of life and property in event of the policemen's strike, scheduled here for tonight. could not be averted
 There were indications that both the police and the authorities believed the walkout inevitable and that when the day force completed it's tour of duty there would be no union officers, at least, to succeed them
 The policemen voted for the strike at meetings held during the night after the suspension of 19 members of the department by Commissioner Ed win T.. Curtis, who found them guilty of violating rules in joining the union. Union officers said that more than l. 900 patrolmen had voted and that the action was practically unanimous. They announced that more than 1,4OO of the 1,6OO patrolmen In the city were members of the union and they looked for many others not affiliated to quit work.
 Credentials giving the power of ar rest have been issued to several hun dred citizens, and a volunteer force
 Continued on Page 12)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
Up
 Imminent
 At Graph
Report That Roberts and Two Other Heads Are to
 Be Discharged.
HANDLING OF STRIKE
 CAUSED DLSSENSION

Reports from sources are current today of a shake-up at the Columbia Graphophone company, said to be inn minent and expected to result in inn portant changes in the executive per sOnnel of the big plant which has just resumed operations after a long strike of the employees.
 The announcement of the resigna- ti0n of Charles H. Lane caused some surprise yesterday and while MT. Lanes connections were not severed because of the labor troubles it is un- derstood that differences among the factory officials made him decide to follow out personal plans that he would have entered upon later.
 The changes reported about to oc- cur are said to result in differences in which T. c, Roberts, assistant to Pres ident Whitten of the company is one of the principals. The fact was not concealed during the strike that Rob ertS' handling. .of the situation met with oposition from the factory head quarters. But whether Roberts twin go with those who opposed him is not yet certain.
 It was stated at the factory today, when Q general denial of the report was made, that a statement would be issued later.' This was taken to indicate that the reports have con. siderable foundation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
NOT TOO LATE
 TO TRY HARTS
 FOR BRUTALITIES

Paris, Sept. 9-It is not yet too late to bring Brig. Gen. William w
 Harts to trial by a, court martial if it appears that as commander of the American forces in the Paris district he neglected his duty in connection with the administration of the mili- tary guardhouse and prisons in the district, according to Colonel Blanton Winship, judge advocate. Colonel Winship made this statement today to the Congressional investiga ting committee here in reply to a question by Representative Oscar E. Bland of Indiana s-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
'TTHINK THIEVES ROBBED
 BOY OF FORTUNE AND
 THEN KILLED HEM HERE
Fact That Attempt Was Made to Sever Head From Body and Des- troy R e co gni it i o n Would Seem to Clear Youths Name of Rob- bery Stigma.

Milford, Sept. 9- To make certain that the body of a young man killed and placed in bushes on the Milford turnpike was that of Benjamin Binko- witz, a New York city messen- ger who disappeared on Aug. 12 with S17S.OOO worth of bonds, a conference was held here today.
 Should the identification be not aD- soluteIy established by the clothing, 1t may be necessary to disinter the body.
 The report that a trolley car con- 6uctor was under arrest in New York on the charge of being in possession of one of the stolen bonds recalled to- day to the police here that for three days after the body was found a troll ley man in uniform, who Is a stran- ger, was seen frequently at the town hall He did not appear to be em- plOyed and attention was directed to him when he asked permission to take bath in the tramps quarters in the lONn nall basement. mere IS a path tub there. Permission was granted him and later on the stranger went away.
 Finding the knife-scarred body of Binkowitz may clear him of the ac- cusation of stealing S17S,OO0 in Lib erty bonds, and bear out the conten- ton of hls mother, Mrs. Edward Bin kowitz, No. 159 Eldridge street. that her son was the victim of robbers and not a thief.
 The body was found Aug. 20, near Milford, half way between New Ha- ven and Bridgeport. The mother identified photographs of the body and parts of clothing which Detective Frank Virelli of the Connecticut State Police took to New York yesterday in the hope that Inspector Faurot of that city might help him solve the mystery of the murder.
 That's my son; that's Bennie, 9 cried Mrs Binkowitz, when she was shown the picture of the mutilated features of her dead son. Ever since young Binkowitz disappeared, Aug. 12, having in his possession S178,000 of Liberty bonds, entrusted to him by his employers, Richard Whitney & Co.,, IA Wall street. for delivery to I<tdder, Peabody & Co.,, IT Wall street, the mother has remained steadfast
 Continued on Page Two.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
ANNA DEGNAN FOUND DEAD IN AUTO EARLY
 TO-DAY IN TRUMbULI
Howard Bradley, Son of Wealthy Contractor is Held By Police Pend ing Investigation of Girls Death on Trum- bull Road at 2:30 O'clock.

Miss Anna Degnan, p years old, of Pembroke street. was found covered with blood and dead in an automobile wrecked in Beardsley park this morning at 2:3O o'clock and Howard J. Bradley, son of John F. Brad ley, wealthy contractor of S5 Gem avenue, is held by the po- lice and coroner pending an investigation of how the girl came to her death.
 The finding of the body followed Bradley's appearance at the police station in a dazed condition and his reporting that he had started out in an automobile with the girl which had become wrecked in a manner un- known to him. He accompanied the police to the scene. the wOman's body, in an upright position and smeared with blood, was found, while the machine in which the two were riding was a wreck.
 Appearing this morning before Coroner Phelan who at once started an inquest into the young woman S death, Bradley was unable to remem- Der anything of what happened. The police. however, believe that he was not acquainted with the road contour and that the machine went off a curve into a pile of rocks.
 It is probable that the girl was thrown from the car and died almost 5,,e har tured in landing in the stone pile. In his excitement and shocked by the accident, Bradley rushed to the girl and picking her up, placed her in the car. only to realize that she was dead and anything he might do would be hopeless He then notified the police. He is held in bonds of S1,OOO pending the inquest.
 Bradley, who Is 22 years old. told his story to the coroner this morning, stating that he was willing to make a voluntary statement. He is he son of John F. Bradley, a prosperous con- tractor of the North End. He said Miss Degnan lived on Pembroke street, between Ogden and Stillman streets, and was employed in the printing department of the U. M. c. Go.
 He related the events of the entire evening from the time he called at her home, and then went riding through Stamford and Greenwich, un- til they drove through Beardsley park just before going home. The young man said they did not stop anywhere either going down or returning home.
 He had nothing to drink while they were riding but while at Miss Deg nan's house her brother gave him two drinks of gin. He said he had known Miss Degnan for the past month and had been calling on her four times
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