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The Evening News from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania • Page 6

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The Evening Newsi
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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THE EVENING NEWS, HARRISBURG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1928 PAGE SIX STEELTON NEWS Bid Insufficient The highest bid offered yesterday for the three-story brick dwelling of the William S. Robinson estate, 1940 North Third street, was $10,400, but Robert A. Carl, executor, declined it as insufficient and 'adjourrted the sale. of murder in the second degree. She sat without a trace of emotion, her eyes downcast, her hands holding a black leather purse.

Following the completion of the formal filing of the J. Donald Swope. attorney for the defense, filed a motion for a new trial, and the court granted four days for filing of reason why the school for the last three terms, who was recently married to Miss Virginia Spicker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.

A. Spicker, of Greensboro, will arrive here tonight for the opening of the 1928-29 school term. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Russell Houser, residents of Ann street, have announced the birth of a son, Walter Nelson Houser.

cree permitting them to take part in beauty contests. ENGLISH BIRD NEWS LONDON, Aug. 31. A tom-tit nest containing young birds lies ja the cup of an electric light standard in a main road at Harrow Weald. And two robins have built a nest in a pigeon-hole used for customers' washing Jooks at a Bedford laundry.

been disappointing to note the methods and agencies employed by the Republican party in the enforcement of National prohibition laws." Defining agricultural problems as "perhaps the most important issue" of the campaign, Robinson closely followed Governor Smith on farm relief. "If a more equitable and effective plan than the equalization fee is discovered, it should be adopted." He attributed to Herbert Hoover a large measure of. responsibility for the eight-year "record of C. E. POWDEN DIES AT HOME new trial should be granted.

Mrs. Eiker's uncle, D. C. Stallsmith, who Mine Operations Pick Up In the Anthracite Area By United Prett SHAMOKIN, Aug. 3L With full time operation of all anthracite collieries in this section under way local operators and miners today, were optimistic regarding the prosperity of anthracite industry.

All mines on the llazleton and Mahanoy division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad have maintained a full time schedule of operation all this week. It was said that 6uch operations indicate that orders are either on file or are ahead for local coal companies, thus insuring activity, "during the fall and winter months. The average car loadings this week is approximately 571 daily, or about the average for normal operation. TURKISH BEAUTY CONTESTS CONSTANTINOLE, Aug. s31.

A further step in the emancipation of Turkish women has been taken with the issuance of a de HEAR 12,000 A man can't very well be a free thinker and keep it to himself. PLAN TO ATTEND LODGE OUTING STEELTON, Aug. 31. A large delegation of the Steelton Council, Royal Arcanum, is to participate in the picnic to be held by the Elizabethville Council, Royal Arcanum, on Labor Day, at the Elizabethville Park. The members of the Steelton body are asked to meet with members of Harrisburg Council of the organization at the South Office Building, Fourth and Walnut streets, o.n Monday at 12.30 p.

m. The trip will be made by automobile. The picnic will be featured by a band concert and other events. I feebleness" of the Republican party "JOE" ROBINSON i STEELTON, Aug. 81.

Charles E. Powden, 61, for more than forty years resident of theborough and who was a clerk in the former Frey shoe store Jor more than twenty-five years, died Jast night at his home, 408 Lincoln Street, after an illness of more than year. i. Besides his widow, Mrs. Sadie Powden, he is survived bv the following 'children: Mrs; D.

S. Wolf, Mrs. David -Jrady and Mrs. Earl Jacoby, all three Chester; Mrs. George Kimberling Mrs.

John Huston, both of Har- From Page One v. sat at the counsel table with her throughout the trial, was seated among the spectators in the courtroom, but immediately after the verdict went forward and conferred with Swope. Although she was outwardly calm and collected, it is thought that the verdict came as a shock to the young prisoner, for she was of the belief, after consulting with her attorney, that she would be acquitted. On returning to the jail she told Mrs. Morrison that she did not want anything more done to save her from the fate that had been meted out to her.

Newspapermen, going to her cell, found her looking at a picture of her husband. When questioned as to hpr nnnet.it nhs said that rVia sailed the republic administration for "shocking and repeated depart ures from standards of common honesty in transaction of the public business." Only these four sub The Patriot-News Harrisburg's Want Ad Directory Read for Profit Use for Results jects were treated but with the ob in dealing with the problem. Robinson's plea for religious tolerance was in the name, he said, of sound public policy. Takes Slap at White "In order to avoid bitterness, the leaders on both sides must display a sense of justice and fairness by refusing to become the beneficiaries of political influences and processes which they themselves are unwilling to employ." Democratic leaders generally interpreted this as in rebuke of William Allen White's attack upon Governor Smith's Albany legislative record, with which the Republican campaign organization disclaimed all connection. j-isburg, and H.

C. Powden, of Steelton; a brother, William Powden, and tfour sisters, Mrs. Benjamin McCueand Mrs. Bessie Leonard, both of Lancaster: Mrs. Mary McNeel, of Steelton.

ina Mrs. Jennie Ebler, of Red Lion, and a stepson, Edgnr Twelve grandchildren also 'survive. 3 Funeral services will be held on jMonday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Jiome. The Kev. W.

V. Garrett, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church, of which he was a member, officiate. Burial will be in the "Baldwin Cemetery. did not care for anything to eat, Your watch tells more than the time i servation that many issues of importance were reserved for detailed discussion during the campaign.

Senator Robinson received a tremendous ovation when he faced his audience of neighbors and lifelong friends following the ringing notification address of Claude Bowers, keynoter of the Houston Convention. Bowers called for the re-dedication of the Nation to the rugged integrity and abiding patriotism of pristine Jefferson-lanism. Mrs. John B. Warner, daughter of Governor Smith, came to Hot Springs as the personal emissary I MIDDLETOWN I FUNERAL FOR G.

MIDDLETOWN, Aug. 31. The funeral services for George B. Stewart, 65, a former resident of South Wood street, this place, who died tn a Harrisbunr State Hospital where he was a patient since 1912, were held in the Middletown Cemetery 2 o'clock this afternoon. The' Rev.

S. L. Rhode, of Highspire, officiated. Burial was in the Middletown Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, William Stewart, of Quincy.

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Desk 824-BT. ana tooic only enough nourishment to keep her strength. She said that she did not have long to live and, now that her husband is dead, does not care how soon she dies. Her repeated answers to various questions was, "I don't care." When asked if she would not like to see her little 2-year-old son, left fatherless by her act, she replied: "Yes, I would like to see him once again." Then, hesitatingly, "But I don't believe the Eiker family would like it." That the jury had difficulty in arriving at its verdict was shown by the fact that at 2.30 o'clock, a note was sent out to Judge Mo Pherson, asking if he would grant leniency under a verdict they were considering. then knew that the verdict returned would be one of guilty, although'' conviction in the first degree was not expected.

It is thought that Judge McPher-son's chargei to the jury, delivered shortly after noon, was a "shock" to the defense. The judge said it was apparent that Eiker had been shot while asleep. GrutnCartauchi, llkLtotid cat. IS Jnoel mow CHANGE OF RESIDENCE Mr. and Mrs.

John Deible, residing on Ann street, moved to the property on Ann street formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Shelly, who moved to Lebanon. Two Overcome by Heat at Steel Plant Despite the warm weather of the summer, when the thermometer for many days hovered above the 90-de-gree mark, there were but two heat prostrations reported at the Steelton plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company, both of whom quickly recovered from their illnesses. The heat did not at any time' re lard working operations at the plant, to plant officials.

The almost complete elimination of heat prostrations at the local plant is laid to the improvement of working conditions and the ability of the workmen to protect themselves against the heat, that has been gained by experience. I HELD FOR FORGERY J. K. Mowpray, a salesman of Washington, was arrested here on Monday night and held for Washing-ion authorities, where he is wanted in a charge of forgery. as the sweltering heart became almost overpowering in the crowded room of the Adams County courthouse.

The tired, sick-looking woman who has gone indifferently through the gruelling three days of her trial received the final verdict with stoic calm. Perhaps she realizes the irony which fate has read into the terms of her conviction. The penalty of second degree murder in Pennsylvania is from ten to twenty years in the penitentiary. The testimony of medical witnesses in the case has shown that Mrs. Eiker is in the advanced stages of tuber CLASTER'S Gems Jewels Silver 302 Market St.

TO HOLD ROAST The members of Red Rose Rebekah Lodge of this place will hold a wiener foast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brook Hughes, near Jednota, at 7.30 o'clock this, evening. of her father, received generous applause when presented by Chairman Raskob. There was a marked difference, however, between the roar which Senator Robinson, and the scattered hand clapping wtiich followed Raskob's reference to Governor Smith.

Raps Present Enforcement Robinson's speech began to the fading echo of "East Side, West Side." Many in the crowd apparently did not recognize the tune for its stirring cadence did not call out here the great vocal outburst which greet it in its native heath. "There has always been room in the Democratic party for those who differ as to the best means of promising temperance and of suppressing the traffic in alcoholic beverages," Robinson said in opening his discussion of prohibition. Recalling that the platform committee of the Houston Convention rejected both a plank declaring for modification and one specifically declaring approval of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, the nominee branded as an impeachment of intelligence "Always Trustworthy" USnERS ARE NAMED The ushers of the Presbyterian church for September will be H. K. Paul, Arthur May, H.

R. Baum, Max Lauffer. The flower committee will be Mrs. William Arnold, Jr Mrs. culosis, that her death is a mat ter of only a ftw more years.

To Mrs. Morrison, wife of the sheriff, iJohn Rudy. in whose custody she has remained since the opening of the trial, she made the expression that- she BDHBtf I AUTOS IN COLLISION Police reported an automobile collision yesterday afternoon at Front and Locust streets, when a machine bearing Pennsylvania license No. 848,379, collided with the automobile driven by Scott Clark, 246 Lincoln street. Clark was waiting for the traffic light to change when the sec-jpnd machine ran into him, according to police reports.

wanted no further effort made to save her. Shows No Emotion Brought to the courthouse from FUNERAL FOR AUTO VICTIM Funeral services for Clayton Zeit-ers, 19, who died in a Harrisburg hospital Monday from injuries received in an automobile accident at Wood and Wilson streets last Saturday, will be held at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zeiters, near Frey's Grove, and in Strickler's Mennonite Church, near Clifton, this afternoon. Rev.

John Longenecker and her cell in the Adams County jail the assertion that Governor Smith's just before the jurors came into the room, Mrs. Eiker took a seat with Mrs. George D. Morrison, wife of PLAN FOR MUSICALE At a meeting of the Ladies' Bible Class of the Bressler Methodist Church, held on Tuesday night at the the sheriff, and so did not come the Rev. David Miller will officiate.

home of Mrs. John Frantz, it was de-Burial will be in Hummelstown advocacy of modification makes him a "nullificationist." He echoed Governor Smith's ac-teptance speech in his denunciation of Republican enforcement methods. Agricultural Problems "To one who for twenty-five years has uniformly supported measures for prohibition it has viucu iiuiu a iimgibni in 1.11c v1tu11.11 1 cemetery. face to face with the jury as the twelve men filed back into the courtroom. She was not required to stand as, standing almost directly in front of her, the clerk of the courts read the verdict, finding the young wife and mother guilty in me near luiure.

ine nen meeting of the clans will be held at the home bf Mrs. William Edwards, on the last Tuesday in September. TEACHER TO ARRIVE Prof. M. K.

Hoke, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hoke, of Roanok, who has been a teacher in the high I BAZAR PROGRAM I A special program has been ar-ranged tonight for the St.

Peter's bazar which is being held on the lawn, adjoining the St. Peter's School South Second street. The program includes three boxinir bouts, Pete Husie and Frank Husic. well-known 4 local boxers, will participate In orte A of the bouts. The bazar will close HOSIERY SPECIALS Lidlet' puie thread llk Hoiierr full fashioned sheer n4 service 'weight.

Pointed heels in all the new fall hde. $1.45 HOSIERY SPECIALS Hen's cotton work Socks in tan, tray, black and brown. A real value. lOtf Pair fomorrow nignt. 4 DRIVER'S EYE CUT 331 MARKET ST.

331 Pi While driving yesterday at the Jk Harrisburg municipal bathing beach, 2 Luther Briner, 26 South Front street, was cut about the left eye when he came in contact with a stone. He i was given treatment the Harris- A burg Hospital. Oil Company Takes Title OUR ANNUAL SALE OF SCHOOL To Derry Street p. SHOES PREPARE FOR SCHOOL! Books' Are Ready With Those Good Serviceable School Shoes All Parents Desire To Build Gas Station The Harrisburg Oil Supply Company has just taken title to the property at 1802 Derry street, having previously acquired and fazed the one at 1800 Derry street, and work will be started immediately on the establishment of an oil and gas station similar to the one built this year at the southwest corner of Second and Verbeke officials announced today. The property at 1802 Derry, a frame house, was acquired from Loring A.

Saunders for an unnamed consideration. The oil station and incidental improvements are to cost between $10,000 and $12,000. SOLID WEAR IN EVERY PAIR 4 A RTTY JTF.RR Girls' and Children's 4 n.fCjJSH0ES Uyo OXFORDS a KJJ-M. JLJ MONEY. 4 Musician Hurt in Auto Accident Near Pottsville Warren Duley, 23, of 610 North Third street, a musician in Oliver Naylor's Orchestra, was treated at the Harrisburg Hospital shortly after 6 o'clock this morning for a probable fracture of the wrist and brush burns of the body.

He told physicians he had been injured in an automobile accident near Pottsville. Early Fall Styles of fine New Fall Styles Lace Oxfords and Strap Slippers. Patents, Tans and Colored Kid. All sizes to 2. brown, tan and black calf.

Well made for real wear. All sizes to oyi. It May be just as well to put off till tomorrow our regrets for 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 IBurttf Food. Sanitation I Health Girls' Low Shoes Boys' School Shoes Wonderful Several style; Straps and Ox Shoes for school, 1.95 fords. Tan, good solid DulL SO wearing makes.

ent and Sizes to 2. All sizes to 5'2. VummY bean the above endowment, a standard by which most good foods are judged. 32 Delicious Glasses in every pound cm wwv 'mm vvv Mea's Dress Oxfords Delivery Will De Mads Upon the Payment of $1.00 Down Wo Wail CO Hew Accounts $1.00 Down Will Open an Account Women Low Men Work Shoes Shoes. Av clean of short lines from Seamless pattern Scout Shoes ft Values up to $4.

Several best styles in tan, brown, black. Good- our regular stock. Several styles, tan wax uppers. Chrome N. 2nd and Locust Streets 4 $2.95 "hi $1 95 80 $1 79 fr 4.

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