Harrisburg telegraph. (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, June 18, 1914, Page 2, Image 2

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PASTOR HAS BEEN
MINISTER 50 YEARS
The Rev. J. J. Kerr and His Wife
Are Guests at Delightful
Entertainment
Sfecial to The Telegraph
Newville, Pa., June 18.—St. Paul's
Lutheran Church congregation of this
place gave a very delightful reception
recently in honor of their pastor, the
Rev. J. J. Kerr, and Mrs. Kerr, who
has been pastor of this church for
twenty years and has been in the min
istry fifty years. The Rev. Mr. Kerr
will retire July 1 and with Mrs. Kerr
will reside in the Snyder property in
Chestnut street. The following pro
gram was given in the main audi
torium of the church:
Anthem, choir; prayer, the Rev. G.
W. Lautfer, pastor of Zion Lutheran
Church; greeting to Pastor Kerr and
people by the president of the church
council, St. Elmo Getter; vocal solo,
Ralph H. Lehman; address,, the Rev.
G. M. Reed, of Newville; address, with
greetings from the Cumberland Val
ley Lutheran conference, the Rev. E.
D. Weigle, D. D., of Camp Hill; greet
ings from the Ministerial Association
of Newville by the Rev. F. T. Wheeler,
pastor of Big Spring Presbyterian
Church; duet, J. W. Strohm and R. H.
Lehman. Following this J. S. Hursh,
treasurer of the church council, pre
sented the Rev. Mr. Kerr with a purse,
a gift from his congregation. Mr.
Kerr responded in a most pleasing
manner, thanking his people and as
suring them of his heartfelt appre
ciation of all their kindnesses. Bene
diction was pronounced by the Rev.
Mr. Thomas.
After the program a delightful so
cial time was spent in the Sunday
school room, where elaborate refresh
ments were served.
The Rev. J. J. Kerr was ordained to
the Gospel ministry at Rebersburg,
Pa., in 1864 by the Central Pennsyl
vania Synod, while he was home on
a furlough after having enlisted in
the army from Canton, Ohio. Mr. Kerr
•wore part of his uniform at the ordi
nation service. At that early date he
•was engaged as a Bible reader and
preacher to the soldiers, and a supply
pastor in places near Canton, Ohio.
He took charge of a mission at Mil
lerstown, Pa., after being mustered
out of the service of the army. Here
he was married to Miss Kate Smith, of
Newport, Pa., and then removed to
Huntingdon, Pa., where he was a pas
tor. He next went to Myersville,
Frederick county, Md.; thence to Dun
cannon, Pa.; next to Wilmore, Pa.;
then to Altoona, where he was pas
tor of the First. Lutheran Church. At
Altoona he organized three missions,
building two churches and the ground
broken for the third church, when he
received a call to Brookville, Pa., com
ing to St. Paul's, at Newville, in 1594.
When Mr. Kerr came to St. Pauls the
congregation was worshipping in the
Hall building. Mr. Kerr succeeded in
having a beautiful church erected,
which will stand as a living memorial
to him.
In the fifty years he has been in
the active ministry, never having to
retire owing to 111 health. He is an
earnest advocate of temperance and is
a fearless speaker. He is also a loyal
patriot, a Christian gentleman in every
•way.
Here IA m! Arrived!
You'll like me —everybody does —par- You'll find me at almost all up-to-date
ticularly the youngsters. I'm a happy THE 1 dealers where candies and confections are
tickle-the-palate confection —select Pop- nIII sold. I'm going to be in great demand.
corn and Peanuts coated with a rich combination covering of /V? \\ ijfij) !IWI k|£|l 1$ \ * Note the box that I come in—along with a little surprise prize
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Coupons—One in Each Package Coupons—One in Each Package
A pocket knife that any boy will be mighty ▼ » Buy Candy Kid yourself and get yotor friends
proud to own —a solid nickel handle with two \i|\ to buy it and give you their coupons. You'll
blades of imported German steel—a knife that be surprised in how short a time you can get
will stand real strenuous usage. You'll find a twenty-five coupons —and with them one of
knife coupon in every package. these "Candy Kid" Pocket Knives.
"The Candy Kid" Is Made RIGHT in Johnstown
By the F. S. LOVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Confectioners
THURSDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH JUNE 18, 1914.
Reception to Minister at Newville Church
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John H. Miller, 84 Years
Old, Dies at Penbrook
Special to The Telegraph
Penbrook, Pa., June 18. —After a
lingering illness of more than a year
John H. Miller, 84 years old, a former
prominent resident and Republican
oifice holder of Hopeland, died at the
home of his son, the Rev. H. M. Mil
ler, in Main street, with whom he
has resided for the past year. Mr.
Miller had been confined to his bed
since early in January.
Mr. Miller was born in Scotdale in
1830. After living in that town for
six years his parents moved to Hope
land, where he was a resident for
more than seventy years. During that
time he was a leading business man
and held several fflces under the Re
publican administration.
He is survived by two sons and
two daughters, several grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. Funeral
services will be held Friday morning
at the parsonage of the United Breth
ren Church in Main Street. The Rev.
Thomas Darling, a retired United
Brethren minister, will have charge of
the services. Following these services
the body will be taken to Hopeland,
where services will be held Saturday
morning at 9.30 o'clock. Burial will
be made in the Hopeland Cemetery.
FTXERAL OF MINISTER
Special to The Telegraph
Marietta, Pa., June 18.—The fu
nueral of the Rev. John M. Johnson
from the Bethel church this after
noon was one of the largest in years.
The Rev. I. H. West, pastor, officiated.
He was assisted by the Rev. Dr.
Shelley, Lancaster; the Rev. W. T.
Brown, York, and the Rev. Mr. Bell,
Lancaster: the Past Masters' Council
of Odd Fellows had charge of the
burial service.
BOY FALLS FROM CHERRY TREE
Special to The Telegraph
Sunbury, Pa., Jui3 18. —Falling
from a cherry tree when a limb broke
here yesterday, Ira Smith, 11 years
old, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith,
was picked up unconscious. A doctor
found that he was suffering of a lac
erated scalp, concussion of the brain,
and a broken arm. To-day it was
said that he will recover. The mother
was in Harrisburg at the time of the
accident.
Thousands Attend Penbrook
Picnic at Hershey Park
Special to The Telegraph
Penbrook, Pa., June 18. To-day
the annual union picnic of the church
es of this town and Progress was held
at Hershey Park with more than two
thousand in attendance. Two special
trains being necessary to carry the
picnickers to the park, the first train
leaving shortly after 8 o'clock.
On their arrival a committee from
the Hershey chocolate mills took the
picnickers through the mills. Fol
lowing this a baseball game, the fea
ture attraction of the way, was played
between the married and singtc men
for the championship of the town.
Both sides had hosts of rooters.
After the baseball game athletic
events were held. There were wheel
barrow races potato races, spoon
races, a one hundred yard dash for
young men, a one hundred yard dash
for married men, two hundred and
twenty yard dash, a four hundred and
forty yard dash, a women's race, high
jump, broad jump and relay races.
One of the features of the picnic
was a great table at which hundreds
ate together. In the afternoon the
Penbrook Band gave a concert. To
night a second one will be held.
SMITH-RIGHTER WEDDING
Special to The Telegraph
Duncannoni Pa., June 18.—Miss De
lilah Righter, one of the borough's
popular school teachers, and E. Chelis
Smith, proprietor of Smiths Phar
macy, of this place, were united in
marriage at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Righter,
in South Market street, at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. S. L. Rice, pas
tor 'of the Lutheran Church. The
young couple left on a several days'
bridal tour after which they will take
up their residence here.
MINISTER LOSES POCKETBOOK
Sunbury, Pa., June 18.—While en
route from Allentown, Pa., to White
Deer, Pa., the Rev. George Dane, a
retired United Brethren minister of
the gospel, lost his pocketbook, con
taining $45 in bills. At Sunbury
members of this denomination helped
him to his destination. No trace of
the missing money has been found,
and it is believed his pocket was
picked.
WEST SHORE NEWS |
Work of C. E. Convention at
New Cumberland Church
j New Cumberland, Pa.. June 18.—
| Yesterday the morning and afternoon
sessions of the Christian Endeavor
convention in Trinity United Breth
ren Church were well attended. At
the morning session the Rev. P. E.
Holdcraft, of Walkersville, Md.. gave
a talk on "Rural Endeavor Work."
The Rev. J. S. Glen, of Fayette, Pa.,
spoke on "Where We Fail in Our En
deavor Work." Some Things Which
Should Encourage Us" was discussed
by Mr. Stanley Appenzeller, of Cham
bersburg. Pa.; "Question Box," the
Rev. Gordon I. Rider.
At the afternoon session a rep&rt of
missionary superintendent was read
by the Rev. A. A. Long. An address
on "Foreign Missions" was made by
the M. R. Fleming, of Baltimore, Md.,
and on "Home Missions," by the Rev.
J. E. KlefTtnan.
The address of the evening was by
Bishop W. H. Weakly on "The Young
Man." The bishop spoke of the im
portance of saving young men, as the
future will depend on them to do the
work of to-morrow in every vocation
of life. He said the supreme motive in
Christianity was to help the other fel
low and not only to preach and pray
but vote right.
ARM BROKEN BY FALL/
New Cumberland, Pa., June 18. —
Alfred Bamberger fell at the corner
o£ Second and Bridge streets, and
broke his left arm and hurt his leg
badly. r
WILL ADDRESS Y. M. C. A.
Enola, Pa., June 18. — On Friday
evening the Rev. S. D. Biblack, of
West Fairview, pastor of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, will address
the gospel service at the Enola P. R.
R. Y. M. C. A. Special music and il
lustrated hymns will be used.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Enola, Pa., June 18. —Real estate
transfers have been made at Enola
iduring the past few days as follows:
|J. E. Quigley property to F. W. Ram-
I bo, consideration $2,200; S. J. Cadwal
ader and wife, property in Columbia
road to C. Mellinger, consideration
private; Sarah L. McAdle, lot to J. W.
Boldoser, consideration $450.
FIRE COMPANY FESTIVAL
Enola, Pa., June 18.—A meeting of
the ladies of Enola was held at the
home of Edward N. Bachman, in Al
toona avenue on Wednesday evening
when all arrangements were complet
ed for the ice cream festival to be
given by the Enola tire company on
Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27.
TWILIGHT BALL GAME
Enola, Pa., June 18.—A tvvilight
baseball game will be played on the
athletic field of the Enola P. R. R. Y.
M. C. A. on Friday evening between
the Y. M. C. A. and the Enoia Athletic
Club. The Enola P. R. R. Y. M. C. A.
baseball team is without a game for
Saturday afternoon and would like
to hear from some strong amateur
team for the gume. Address Roy S.
Diller, Enola, Pa.
WILL SELL, PROPERTY
Sunbuy.q Pa., June IS.—W. R. Rhoads
and H. T. McNeal, Sunbury, receivers
for the Barber Car Company, a concern
organized to manufacture a casoline
piopelled street car, lint which failed,
have announced that they will cell the
property, located at Rolling Green.
Sunbury investors have $75,000 tied up
in the venture, and will lose practically
all of it.
SHORB SHOE CO.
Closing Out Sale
Our lease has been disposed of and the entire stock of Shorb
Shoes, as well as thousands of pairs from our YORK STORE
MUST BE CLOSED OUT within the next few weeks.
In order to dispose of them quickly we have made a sweeping
reduction on all lines of shoes.
Just received from the York Store a big shipment of Men's
Stetson and Dr. Reed's Shoes.
Regular price $5.50 and $6.00 which will sell at
$3.85 a Pair
Tk B. A. Shorb Shoe Co.
Third and Market Streets
Pleasant Days Being
Spent at Stoverdale
Special to Tht Telegraph
Stoverdale, Pa., June 18. —Miss
Shirk, of Harrisburg, is the guest of
Mrs. Samuel Fackler, at Hickory
Lodge.
Misses Jane Rothe, Caroline Spar
row, Marie Delone, Mary Bingham,
Rebecca Shoemaker and Irene Burns
are spending sometime at Pine Lodge.
Mrs. Samuel Fackler and children
spent Wednesday at her Harrisburg
home.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Kitzmiller and
children, Frank and Janet, are at their
summer cottage here.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. German, Jr.,
arc occupying their cottage, Sunny
side.
Mrs. C. Bodmer and daughter, Eliz
abeth Bodmer, made a short trip to
| Harrisburg yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Engle and chil
dren, Claude, Jr., and Sara Engle, and
Mrs. Emma Engle and daughter,
Dorothy Engle, are spending a week
at Clyfrest cottage.
Miss Hazel Johnston and Paul John
ston, of 1238 Derry street, are spend
ing a week at the Johnston cottage.
Edwin Lukens, of Macungie, was
the recent guest of his daughter, Mrs.
Scott Shern.
The Rev. Scott R. Wagner and
Richard Wagner are at their cottage.
Paul Yowler was a recent guest at
the Sylva cottage.
Mrs. Scott Shern and son Carl are
enjoying a week at their city home.
Miss Mary Craig made a short busi
ness trip to Harrlsburg yesterday.
Mrs. L. C. Grafflns and Mr. and
Mrs. Marion Sourbeer, Sr., are at the
Chelsea cottage.
• Charles Zerfoss, of Hummelstown,
made a short trip to the grove yester
day.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dreher and
son William, Jr., are spending two
weeks in the grove.
Miss Edith Lewis will spend several
days in Hcrrlsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Johnson have
opened their cottage for the season.
NEW BILL AT THE COLONIAL
Music and • comedy are sparing for
places of honor on the bill that opens
at the Colonial to-day to fill out the
balance of the week. The music will
be furnished by Emmet and Emmet,
a man and woman who will give some
good old Irish songs In a pretty skit
entitled 'On the Banks of Killarney."
The laughs will come from the efforts
of Frank Mayne's players, a company
of three, who will put on a comedy
sketch entitled "Pretzels." The thiril
act on the bill is a silent one, but
nevertheless pleasing. It is an ex
hibition of shadowgraphy by Frazee.
The Colonial bills lately have shown
marked improvement, and so has the
attendance. All next week the Colo
nial will present that delightfully
pleasing posing act, "La Grociossa."
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