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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-03-14

Richard moves to save the
valley in what seems to him the
only possible WY ks views do
not coincide with those of Har-
din. The next instaIiment tends
to Justify the forebodings with
which Rickard undertook his
great task. Do not fail to read il.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-03-14

Blue ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to the
overwhelming sentiment among the
farmers OF the county for the restora-
ton of the office of county farm agent,
the board OF supervisors of TiFpah
has reversed its recent ruling discon-
tinuing the appropriation of funds for
the work, and Reconstructed the office.
effective at once. steps being taken TO
secure an experienced and efficient
agent.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-03-14

Columbus.-Lieut. James Jacob, sor
of F. NJ. Jacob, OF this city. who FOL
some time past has been in France
has been relieved OF military duty and
~reassigned to his former position as
chemist in the government hospital a
Ancon, Panama
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-03-14

Jackson.-Already options have been
secured on rs 1000 acres of land in one
block located in South Mississippi and
on $4,000 acres in another block in the
delta for the use of returned soldiers,
the state committee this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
County Is Asked Big Price
For Acre Of Ground to
Be Used For New Road

Unless George Shreiner, a farmer in
Lower Paxton township owning a farm
between Linglestown and PaXtonia
along the highway between these two
places, agrees to a re-arrangement OF
the road across a corner of his farm,
requiring about an acre of ground. 1t
may be necessary to appoint viewers
to determine any DANA ges or Dement'S
which may accrue because of the plan
of the State to improve this road from
PaXtonia to the township line
In return for the ground, which he
would give, Shreiner will receive all of
the ground used for the road on the
other side of the trolley car tracks,
about an acre in extent.
Shreiner, however, told the county
commissioners that he wanted $500 for
the ground to be taken for the new
roadway line, and at least $400 If he
is given the ground now used for the
road.
The county commissioners made an
investigation and found that Shreiner's
farm of SO acres and the building
therein is assessed at $4,000.
No definite action has been taken by
the commissioners, but if necessary a
petition for the appointment of viewers
may be presented to the court, and the
board thus created would be required
to report both damages and benefits
to the land because of the road improve
ment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
SENATE EXPECTS
SHORTLY TO GET
HUN PEACE PACT
Plan to Attack League Cove
nant Apparently Has Been
Abandoned
BIZ Associated Press,

Washington, July 2,-Wlth the be-
~inning to-day o' . weeks recess
oL Congress IL sevnI.u ass - - .4lIL
~N.-s~s- S44~--~--~s .--- ----,o-.- -
Nations would apauuvn uny pan Tor
ii formal Senate uecI;traIIon Oh Ine
subject before the night Tor actual
ratification of the Treaty begins.
UI.tn LIe recess pan NsaB suggest
ed, opposition leaders appareaLy n
tended to try, as soon as the appro-
priation bills were passed, to bring
some Senate action in advance OF
presentation of the Treaty. For this
purpose it was said the opposition
would press the resolution o. Sena-
tor Knox, Republican, Pennsylvania,
to serve notice of unwillngness to
accept the League covenant as an
inseparable part of the Treaty and
that of Senator Fall, Republican, of
New Mexico, to declare sta.c of
peace with Germany
1t now is expected, however, that
the Treaty will be presented as soon
as the recess is over and. that both
of these resolutions will. be con-
sidered then to have outlived tfiSi;
usefulness. Present Indication, aai.:o
are unfavorable to any othSE S9t-
lateral effort by the League o555n.
ents, and the general predicts. y
that from now on it will be st: istt;;ss
fight over unqualified ratihc5;.!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02

Rachel Dixon, Lillian Ball. Elizabeth
Maize, Clara Valentine, Imaergene
Adams, Esther Beckwith, Sarah
Gray.
Sixth event, The Liberty Bells"
sponsors, Mrs. Maty BraXton Rob-
erts, Mrs. Steven ]. Lewis: Misses
Rosabelle Quann, Margaret Taylor,
May Berry, Mary Mercer, Mary Her.
bert, Mildred Taylor, Mary Briscoe,
Dorothy Davis. Beatrice Taylor,
Olive Williams, Susie jolly, Beatrice
Brown, Elizabeth Johnson, Carrie
McGuffin, Elizabeth Miller, Roberta
Johnson, Dorothy Curtis, Carrie
Alexander, Martha Scott, Audrey
Grey. Mary Warfield, Annabelle
Curtis.
Seventh event, 'The Star Spangled
Banner Pantomine," sponsor, Mrs
Charles Howard: Misses Louise Jen-
kins, Evaline Jackson, Eva Brandt
Mrs. Helen Evans, Edith Burrell
Winifred Brown Stella Simmons
Isabella Stevenson, Roberta Cramp.
ton, Corrine Shepherd, Irene Porter
Ethel Frazer, Catherine Hill, Viola
Harrod, Laura Mckinney, Mrs. Geo
Page, Mrs. Fannie Lee, Messrs. Ere!
and Striplin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Elliott-Fisher Company
Employees Honor Evers on
Day of His Retirement

Employees of the Elliott-Fisher Conn
pany to-day presented to w, j, Evert
who retired as purchasing asvat, n
handsome gold watch.
The presentation was made by M, II.
Dean, assistant secretary of the eem-
pany, in, the presence OF all the ena-
ployes MIR lIvert resigned some time
ase TO go o business as partner
in the Cot,erell stationery atere In
Market Square, He came to Harris
burg more than IL years ago from New
York and has been purchasing agent
ever since, He made many friends
among the employees through his kind
ness and courtesy and the gift upon his
retirement to-day was the result,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02

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ant consideration. 1t is also pointed
out that in view of the fact the
school district must soon provide
school facilities for the Riverside
population, part of the proposed
site could be utilized for the newt
able Riverside building which should
be considered in connection with the
purchase of the property.
Directors Favor Idea
There seems to be little doubt that
the school directors will accept the
McKee-Grah tender. One of them
said to-day that he would certainly
act contrary to the wishes of any
mistaken constituents, should there
be any, in favor of the school chill
dren of Harrisburg.
With regard to the Italian Park
feature of the proposition this in
wolves a direct gift of Is or 20 acres
of land to the city with the single
proviso that the property shall be
developed as a park and lake ac-
cording to the plans submitted with
in a specified time. lnasmuch as the
extension of Third street through the
Swampy SectlOn, Wnlcn Will pe COH-
verted into a lake under the pro-
posed landscape treatment, would
involve a considerable expenditure
the plan contemplated of extending
Third street along the face of the
bluff to connect with another street
in Riverside, is regarded as not only
more economical but as more desir-
able in every way.
Economy to Accept
Many thoughtful and prominent
| citizens look upon the dual proposi-
tion as a remarkable opportunity for
the encouragement of an import
ant residential development of Sec
tion of the city which has not re
ceived it's share, perhaps, of the
public improvements OF the last
eighteen or twenty years.
ut would be false economy and
q nenny-wise- pound-foolish policy
to fail to take advantage of this fine
onnortunity for the betterment of the
school facilities and the improve
ment of a section of the city now
readv for immediate home build
ing" said a progressive citizen who
is deeply interested in the educa-
tional features of HARRISBURG
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
ENGLAND'S KING
HERALDS PEOPLE
PEACE HAS COME
Large Crowds at Five Points
in London to Hear Proc
lamation Read Today

London, July 2.-The quaint. medi-
oval ceremony of reading the kings
proclamation declaring that n state
OF peace now exists with Germany
was read to-day at five points in the
city. Rain marred the occasion. but
there were large crowds at each OF
the five points. st. James palace, Traf-
algar Square, Temple Bar. Cheapside
and the Royal Exchange.
The ceremony began at st. James
Palace. where Sir Henry Farnham
Burke. garter king of arms, accom-
panied by q number OF state officers,
garbed in tabands, read the procla-
nation after NIX state trumpeters had
sounded their call
Life Guards in Lead
A procession then formed headed
by an escort of life guards. trumpe-
ters and numerous heralds. Officials
in state robes. riding in carriages or
on horseback, moved through the
city to the points where different
heralds read the proclamation. A
temporary barrier was erected at
Temple Bar to mark the city's con-
fines, and a herald demanded admis-
sion to the city. in the ancient form,
from the lord mayor and the corpor-
alton, waiting in robes at the barrier.
The mayor and corporation then
Joined the procession on it's way to
Cheapside and the royal exchange.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
"OId Man" Kills Lover,
Girl Tells Authorities
Bu Associated Press.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, July 2.-Wini-
fred Conahan, Is years old, is be-
ing detained by the county authori-
ties until the mystery surrounding
the murder last night of her lover,
Peter Verantos, 81 years old, is
cleared.
Verantos and the girl were stroll
ing in a strip of woods near the
park when the murder was COM
mitted. The girl alleges that a
mysterious "old man" jumped from
a clump of bushes and killed We
rantos when the latter endeavored
to prevent the intruder from seiz-
ing the girl. One shot was fired.
1t penetrated the heart of Verantos.
The girl ran to the park and told
her story. The woods were
searched, but no trace of the "old
man" could be found.
The girl clings to her story of the
crime.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Federal Agents Arrest
Wartime Lazy Vielatezs
By Associated Press.

Philadelphia, July 2:-Three sa-
baye been asresda and FIVE
agents in a roundup of alleaea Nie=
lators of the wartime prehiblt:en
law: All were taken en eharSss
of selling sherry wine, tYh!sn son=
tains more than 2% pes eent. Of
alcohol.
Other arrests are expected te
follow later to-day; Ameng these
who may be picked up by Beeart=
ment of Justice agents are selesn
owners, who are said to heve sold
whisky, camouflaged as light wines.
The second day of prohibition
found this city dryer than ever ae-
cording to government asente and
the liquor dealers. No whishS il
being sold to-day il Is said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Big GAINS MADE
IN NUMBER OF
REALTY SALES
Many Persons Seeking Homes
Keep Market Active
in City

Realty sales in the city for tho
first six months of 1919 included
the transfer of 1858 properties, with
an assessed valuation of $4,444,5O0,
as compared with 9SS sales during
the first six months of 1918, the
properties being assessed at $2,45O,-
127.
Last month 229 sales were re-
ported the properties transferred
having an assessed value of $685.
$50, while in June, 1918, there were
zoo sales of properties valued at
$456,225. This does not include a
large number of sales made on the,
instalment plan where title did not
pass. The large number of sales
indicate growing demand for
homes as the table below shows that
the largest number of transfers were
in the residential wards. Many busi-
ness properties, however, changed
hands as is seen in the downtown
wards.
Sales by wards since January 1.
this year follow:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Lemuel Ely Quigg Is
Dead at New York Home
pu Asaocinted Press.

Now York, July 2.-Lemuel ely
ouigg. former member of Congress and
prominent in Republican politics IN
~ t,s home here early to-day. He
had m been in poor health for several
Mr.. ouigg is survived by his widow widow,
ard ono son. He was born in Cecil
county, Md, February 70. 1865 the
son of Methodist minister:
He came to New York after he had
oorie,otad his preliminary education and
tonnp,ro toolf nn newspaper work. He was con-
uected roUN for several years with the Trib-
nne ne's1 and later was elected vice-president
of the New York Press ..ua,
1t was as editor and and In.srs6 pue,ls6er ro,I o.
the Press that Mr.. Qu,ss Sonsrass suh-
soa,,sntiv sss snI he resigned his seat in the
House ffoluen' to take complete charge Of the
PreEg
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Nurses Lawyer Says
Arsenic Did Not Kill,
in Closing For Accused

Lawrence, Mass, July 2.-Admit-
ting there was arsenic in the body of
Miss Florence w. Gay, the invalid
for whose murder Miss Bessie M.
(Skeeles) Lundgren is on trial, Dam
iel J. j. Daley, counsel for the de-
fense said in his closing argument to-
day, but we never will admit that
death was due to arsenic" He said
he would rather rely on the first
diagnosis of DIR. Charles e. Abbott"
the Gay family physician, who certi-
fed that Miss Gay died of cerebral
hemorrhage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Appreciate Fam
oua Old Negro Melodies,
Sung by Chorus of Colored
People In Island Park, I'm
der Auspices Of War Camp
Community Service

rhausends of residents of Harris
burg and vicinity enjoyed one Oh tne
hest outdoor musical events IN
many months when a big 1upllee
sing and u series Of stunts We're
siypn by the eelored people or the
city and eteeltan at Island park last
night under the direction OF the
War Camp Community Service.
T'he feature of the entire program
vaa the combined chorus of nearly
n thousand voices directed by Mrs.
Flerenee Acltiey Ley, Joining IN sing
Ing Negro spirituais, Assisting MRS
Ley were Professors Baker ana A
Duff, this city, end Professor How
ard, Election,
The choruaea given in the second
part OF tho program followed the
verieue stunts and were heartily ap-
piauded, The spirituals included
want to Go to Heaven When l
pie" "1ts Me-" "Old Black joe"
"awlng Low" and similar songs.
"The star Spangled Banner was
used for closing number.
The appreciation of the stunts and
singing indicated the popularity of
the program and was u commenda-
ton of both the persons in charge
and the thousands who participated
in the numbers.
The following persons took part in
last nights exercises:
First event, The Patriotic Pole, )"
sponsor, Mrs. John Fields: Misses
Eva Brandt, Estella Simons, Eliza
beth Trive, Helen Steward, Hattie
Hicks, Lille Hicks, Lena Will, Sur
eta James, Louisa jenkins, Ola
Coles, Summerville Brandt, Leila
Whiting, Winifred Brown.
Second event, THE Little Weeds, a"
sponsor, Miss Georgia Potter: Misses
Edith Carpenter. Margaret Beasley,
Matilda Henson, Pauline Miller,
Catherine Miller, Emma Mitchell,
Elizabeth Barey Bessie Spotwood,
Mildred Jones, Anna Lee, Carrie
Dixon. Margaret Washington. Rena
Jackson, Thelma Williams, Almeda
Snowe, Myrland Speaks. Ernie
Speaks, Gladis Warren. Rosamond
Warren, Gertrude Gilbert Rosie
Mac Gilbert, Helen Warren, Sara
Speaks.
Third event, "The Little Cherry
Pickers," sponsor. Mrs +. l.. Jeffer-
son: Misses Louise Hunter. Florence
Evans, Katherine Murray, Lavona
Fields, Emiline Harts. Eleanor Jack
son, Jessie White, Martha Brown
Helen Frey, Ruth Ausberry. Mabel
Young.
Fourth event. THE Message of the
Fairies" sponsor, Mrs. Helen Duffan
assisted by Mrs. Singleton Brown
and Mrs. Reevis: Misses Helen Duff.
an. Noddy Foote. Hattie jenkins
Mary Taylor, Marion Royster. Heller
! Mclean, Margaret Jenkins, june
| Quann, Clara Brown, Carrie Brown
Helen Higgins, Emily Mitchell
Louise Fields.
Fifth event, "The Hoop Drill.
sponsors, Miss Olive Harrod ant
Miss Susie Beckwith: Misses Heller
Steward, Claudio Jackson, Louis
| Cyrus, Rosabelle Cameron, Louis
Arp. Cora Wright, Marie Carter
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
BERLIN TENANTS
PLAN TO STRIKE;
MAGISTRATE ACTS
Bv Associated Press.

Berlin, July 2.-The interces-
sion of the magistrate of Greater
Berlin has averted strike of
tenants who were planning a
general rising against avaricious
landlords.
Holders of leases who have
been forced to meet exorbitant
raises of rent or bludgeoned into
paving them by threats of expul-
sion, have been contemplating
joint action by a general refusal
to pay rents or quit premises un-
til legal redress was Forthcoming.
The magistrate now counsels
moderation and promises that
grievances of tenants shall be
made the subject of special mu-
nicipal inquiry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY
MOST ENJOYABLE
Miss Ruthe Forster Happily
Entertain on Her Fourteenth
Birthday Anniversary

There was the merriest kind of
birthday party held last evening at the
home of Mrs. Vania Forster, $40 North
second street, in celebration of the
fourteenth birthday of her daughter,
Miss Ruthe Forster.
Killarney roses and blue larkspur
made effective decorations and the young
girls guests spent a delightful evening
in games and music, followed by re-
freshments. A big birthday cake, bear
ing fourteen lighted candles, formed
the table centerpiece.
In attendance were the Misses Kath-
leen Grimes, Florence Burtnett, Dor
othy Bushnell, Minerva Buttorff, Gene
Moses, Evelyn DuBree, Gertrude
keeney, Mary Emma Fisher, Sara
| Hamer, Mary Frances Rockefeller,
! Betty Darby Gertrude Hanson, Mary
Harris and Ellen Harris.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Mother and Three
Perish in Burning
Home Early Today
IN Associnted Preaa.

Cincinnati, July 2. A mother
ana her three children were burned to
death at st. Bernard, a suburb, early
Today, when fire invaded their home
Inc dead are Mrs. Cora Abbott, aged
80 Edward, aged Ia; Estella, aged 49,,
ana Orville, aged 10. The fire, of as
yet unknown origin. was discovered
shortly after daybreak. The floors
gave way while Mrs. Abbott was try
ing to arouse her sleeping children.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
nrrInING PERMITS

Building permits issued % toruay
aars rear 619 Curtin street, $3.50;
Siaaen n Huffer. George H. Sc
* Nortb Seventeenth street, $1,000;
Rohart T. Strickler, s. f. Loux, con-
trootnr addition, rear 270 North
street she0: r.. S. Glang, addition.
rear ia Roas street, $50; Mrs.
Harry b. Althouse. e. w. Spangler.
contractor. addition, 1888 North
Third street, $4,6OO.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
NOT FOR CHARLOTTE

Charlotte Is the three-year-oId
daughter of a College avenue resi-
dent One of the recent warm eve
nings she removed her shoes and
stockings and went over to the front
porch of a neighbor to show her
that she was barefooted. The neigh
Dor said You had better get on
your shoes or you will catch your
death of dampness." Charlotte inn
mediately replied. "Oh, no. 1 have
had it."-Indianapolis News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02

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come, while feeling of apprehen-
sion entertained early in the year
was disappearing, jobbers and re-
tailers readily entering into a large
commitments for fall and winter.
In many respects the agricultural
prospects of the early spring are be-
ing more than justified. Wheat, corn,
cotton, tobacco and Pacific coast
crops will be harvested in record
quantities. Livestock continues high
in price.
Steel business Better
Steel and iron experienced a dis
tinct turn for the better. The fuel
situation has been much below nor
NAL. with prospects of tight stu
alton next winter. Metal mining in
dustry was again improving.
Manufacturing likewise took a
strong upward turn during June De-
mand for fine cotton goods exceeds
production. Shoe factories are pro-
ducing at maximum capacity, while
heavy demand from Europe has
drawn off much of the available sun.
ply. Wool products are sold ahead
for months. Automobile manufactur.
ing is running in many plants at rec.
ord levels.
Building Revival
Building shows continuation of tn,
revival noted in previous months
Heavy buying of lumber by retailer,
has become general. There is mucl
trading in houses and business prom.
erty.
THE labor situation has now ach.
ed distinctly advanced stage of full
employment" the Boards statement
said in commenting on employment
conditions.
There is apparently no present
condition of unemployment; indeed
many industries report they cannot
get the men they need, while wages
are fully up to past levels or higher
The requirements for farm help are
absorbing surplus labor in practicall,
all parts of the country. There is
some surplus of unskilled workers ir
STONE centers. but this is not different
from the condition in normal times
No reduction in wage scales is now
foreseen.
Little Unemployment
One of the principle problems in
the labor situation noted by thought.
full observers is the fact that clerks
and office employees as well as othe,
workers receiving more or less fixed
incomes. have not yet participated in
the advance in wages. Improvement
for these classes of workers will be
necessary IL prices are to continue al
their present level, but will. OF
course. add correspondingly to the
cost of business to the government
Returning soldiers are being ran.
Idly and steadily absorbed into bust.
ness and the problem which for q
time seemed to threaten in this con.
nection is now apparently minimized
In all directions. From the farmInp
districts particularly comes the re.
port that the supply of labor is scan.
ty and likely to prove more so as bus.
iness progresses"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
Sixteen American Army
Officers Decorated by Haig
BIZ Associated Press.

London, July 2.-Sixteen American
officers, who previously had been
awarded British military honors, were
decorated by Field Marshal Sir Doug
Jas Hag at the Horse Guards parade
ground at noon to-day in the presence
of great crowd. The third battal-
ion of the Coldstream guards and the
first battalion of the grenadier guards
headed by the Irish guards. formed
the military escort.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
SELLS SHERRY" LOCKED UP

PhiIadcIphia, July 2.-Threo ar
rests for violation of the prohibition
law were made late yesterday by
agents of the Department of Justice,
Selling sherry wine was the charge
in each case. Theodore Deagler had
the distinction of being the first
man in this city to be taken into
custody. Shortly afterward Owen
McGoldrick, owner, and Cornelius
Reardon, bartender. of the McGold-
rick saloon, No. 100 Market street,
Were taken into custody.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
t77.ooO SAIL PROM RBEsT

Brcst, July 2.-During the month
of June. 177,000 American troops
sailed homeward from Brest. This
is the record for any month at any
port on the Atlantic seaboard of
France since the arnistice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
RATHER MEAN

IT can't marry you"
"Ah?"
But I'll be a sister to you"
His comeback was mean.
Thanks. awfully. I've always felt
the lack of an elder ster."-Louis
Vile Courier Journal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
SUPT. DOWNES IS
ENDORSING PLAN

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-02
PROSPERITY WAVE
is ON INCREASE

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