NEWS: Items from the Harrisburg Telegraph, January 8, 1892, Dauphin County, PA Contributed and transcribed by S Palmer Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/dauphin/ _______________________________________________ Harrisburg Telegraph, Friday, January 8, 1892 General John L. Gregg Dead Washington, Jan. 2 - General John L. Gregg who distinguished himself during the late war as the Colonel of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, died yesterday afternoon. He was a cousin of General D. M. M. Gregg, recently elected Auditor General of Pennsylvania, and was retired for disability, incurred in line of duty, in 1879. Ravages of Yellow Fever New York, Jan. 7 - Every vessel arriving from Santos, Brazil, has lost some of its crew from yellow fever. The disease is epidemic in the town and out of a population of 10,000 there are nearly 400 deaths a week. In the Presentation of the Opera "Mikado" Last Evening It was not one of the largest audiences of the season that greeted our local amateurs upon the rising of the curtain for the first act of Mikado at the Opera House last evening, but those who did attend were well repaid for during so by witnessing a really meritorious presentation enhanced greatly by beautiful costumes made to order and very pretty stage effects. Then, too, the instrumental portion of the music by Mr. William Lott, pianist, and the Metronome Orchestra aided the singers very materially. In speaking of the singing, to much praise cannot be accorded the various solos, duets, trios, quartettes, males and female choruses and full choruses. It was so good as that of any professional company ever presenting the above beautiful opera in Harrisburg. While there were a few trifling errors scattered through both acts, the rendition of the difficult speaking lines, gestures and lines were all worthy of commendation, and it is pretty certain the same opera will be presented again this evening without a single skip as those who made their first appearance before the footlights will have conquered their stage fright and be perfectly at east. Installation of Officers These officers of Central Council, No. 61, O. U. A. M., last evening were installed for the ensuring term: Councilor, J. E. Scheaffer; councilor, B. H. Bennett; recording secretary, S. J. Coover; assistant recording secretary, Charles M. Eisner; financial secretary, J. W. Moyer; treasurer, W. H. Saltsman; inductor, H. Ruth; examiner, J. B. Moses; inside protector, J. H. Reinhart; outside protector, L. J. Shirk; trustee, J. M. Reinhart; delegates to district convention, C.M. Eisner, J. M. Reinhart, J. B. Moses, J. G. Hoover and B. H. Saltsman; representative to State council, B. H. Saltsman. Caused by a Defective Flue An alarm of fire was sounded from box 24 about 10.30 this morning. The scene of the slight conflagration was the residence of Mrs. D. R. Betts, corner Cumberland and Montgomery street, and the cause a defective flue. About $200 damage was done before the flames were extinguished. A Club's Pet The social club which has its headquarters over Duncan's cigar store at Third and Walnut streets is the possessor of an active and intelligent monkey, the gift of Messrs. Charles Covert and Aug. Roumfert who bought him on their present trip to the Pacific coast. Will Wed Next Thursday Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Jacob S. Baum and Miss Carrie F. Updegrove, on Thursday evening, January 14th at 8.30 o'clock, at their residence, No. 226 South Fifteenth street, this city. The "Advocate" "Agin It." The Steelton Advocate thinks that Front street from Iron avenue to Sycamore street should not be vacated by the city, but on the other hand should be opened its entire length and extended through Cameron's field by way of Cedar and Second streets to Steelton, connecting with Main street on the west side of that town. This would make a level and east road and a route covering about the same distance to Market square, this city, as over the turnpike. The opening of this street would give a fine driveway all the way from Steelton to Rockville. He Will Decline It is under-stood that Rev. George B. Stewart will decline the presidency of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, to which he was elevated at Lebanon on Wednesday, not because he does not appreciate the honor conferred upon him, but simply on account of a pressure of other work in connection with his duties as pastor of Market Square Presbyterian church. Will Dance After the Opera Miss Emma Davis will entertain the members of the Philo Euchre Club at Barr's Hall this evening. Card playing will be indulged in until after the opera of Mikado, when dancing will be the order of the evening to Wm. Lott's piano playing. Only On One Condition Deputy Insurance Commissioner Brown says he will be a candidate for secretary of the Democratic Sate Committee only in the event of B. M. Nead, Esq., declining re-election. He is Again on His Feet Rev. S. C. Swallow, pastor of Ridge Avenue M. E. church, is again on his feet after a long struggle with la grippe and hopes to fill his pulpit morning and evening of next Sabbath. No Place for Loafers There is a great deal of complaint about the loafers in the court house corridors. One official said this morning that he was in favor of the janitor being sworn in an as officer with full power to eject the unwashed citizens of all classes and conditions who spend their days leaning against the steam pipes and napping on the stairways. The nuisance has become unbeatable. A Pro-Cathedral Wedding Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, Edward Dohoney and Miss Elizabeth Dunn, of this city, were married at the Pro-Cathedral, the Rev. Father Hollem officiating. A reception took place last evening at the bride's home, 1221 Cowden street. Mr. and Mrs. Dohoney will at once begin housekeeping at 607 Forster street with the best wishes of many friends. Caused by a Bullet Dr. H. L. Orth, of this city, and Dr. S. M. Whistler, of Bainbridge, a few says ago amputated at the elbow the right arm of Jacob Bierbower, of Falmouth. During the civil war, a shot entered the arm at the battle of South Mountain, and recently disease of the marrow of the bones and numerous abscesses rendered amputation necessary. The Caledonian Club Invited The members of the Caledonian Club, of this city, have received invitations to participate in the fifth assembly, to be given in Odd Fellows' Hall, York, on January 21st, by the young society men of that City. It will of course be a full dress affair. A number of members of the Caledonian Club with their ladies witnessed the opera "Mikado" last evening. An Opinion by Judge Simonton Judge Simonton, before whom the case was tried at Carlisle on Wednesday, filed an opinion in the case of John S. Munro vs. R.E. Woods et. al., directing judgment for $419.45 to be entered in favor of the plaintiff. Contagious Diseases Mayor Fritchey requests that cases of scarlet fever, diphtheria or other contagious diseases be reported to George Osler, secretary of the Sanitary Committee. Installed by a Harrisburger Past Captain D. D. Hammelbaugh, of Gen. Hartrauft [Hartranft?] Camp, No. 15, S. of V., installed the officers of Col. Ellsworth Camp, No. 87, S. of V., at Middletown Wednesday evening. He afterwards addressed the camp briefly on the important of co-operation. Will Open a Store in Altoona It is said that Frank Cook, of Williamsport, formerly a member of the firm of Cook, Sweney & Cook, Market street and Court avenue, this city, has leased a new building on Eleventh street, Altoona, and will shortly open a dry goods store. Opened a Branch in Williamsport The Monaghan Bay Co., of this city, has opened a branch retail shoe store at No. 122 West Fourth street, Williamsport, under the management of W. Kian Hartman, a hustling young business man of that city. In the Clutches of Grippe Copenhagen has had 100 deaths in a week and 2,228 fresh cases. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Nettleton has lost his grippe and is glad of it. Grippe is alarming in Southern Lancaster county, Pa. Families are stricken by scores. Grippe has prostrated City Auditor Billary, at Wilmington, Del. Warden John J. Rowland and ex-Warden J. Morgan Baker, of the Delaware County (Pa.) prison, are both in bed with the grippe. So is Thomas M. Berry, Deputy Recorder of Deeds. A Colonel's Resignation Scranton, Pa., Jan. 7 - It was announced this morning that Ezra H. Ripple, Colonel of the Thirteenth Regiment, National Guard, is to resign his command. His reason for resigning is that this business takes up so much of his time that he cannot give the regiment the attention it requires. St. John May Run Again Freeport, Ill., Jan. 7 - Chairman Dickie, of the National Prohibition Committee, says Governor St. John will be this convention's first choice for President. The nomination, he thinks, will go to the West and an energetic campaign is promised. A Child's Leg Worth $4,500 Lebanon, Jan. 7 - The jury gave Emma Zera, an 8-year-old girl, $4,500 for a leg torn off by a ninety-seven pound stone thrown by a premature blast from J. H. Kreider & Sons quarry of Annville. Electric Fire Alarm System for Lebanon Lebanon, Jan. 7 - City councils in joint convention unanimously adopted the electric fire alarm system at a cost of $2,800. Ten manufacturing concerns have purchased alarm boxes and the city will thus have a twenty-box system. Four companies have sent in proposals for the contract, which is required to be finished before February 21st, and on February 22d a large fireman's parade and public exhibition of the system will be given. Dubsites Won't Give Up Bethlehem, Jan. 7 - At the regular morning meeting of the board of trustees of St. John's Evangelical church (Dubsite) they decided to pay no attention to the notice from the Bowmanite presiding elder, asking them to surrender the church. They held that they, with their pastor and nearly seven-eights of the congregation, were in rightful and peaceful possession of the church and all other property. They would take the matter to court if necessary. Knights of the Golden Eagles The following are the officers of Harmony Castle, No. 53, elected Thursday evening for the ensuring six months' terms: Past Chief, C. C. Beamer; noble chief, C. [NOTE: could be G.] M. Harvey; vice chief, C. Doyle; high priest, J. P. Reinhart; venerable hermit, J. C. Weistling; master of records, F. C. Hoffman; clerk of exchequer, J. J. Gehrett; keeper of exchequer, J. J. Pilkay; sir hermit, J. S. Marshall; worthy bard, J. H. Kurzenknabe; worthy chamberlain, Geo. Satchell; ensign, S. F. Reese; esquire, G. F. Markley; first guardsman, F. Stransnet; second guardsman, J. Peters; representative to Grand Castle, J. J. Pilkay. PENNSYLVANIA NOTES Jones mines, above Morgantown, have been closed after being worked for over a century. Cambria county real estate is now assessed at full value - five times as high as heretofore. Reading has an aged feminine kleptomaniac, who steals newspapers, though she can't read. The American Central insurance company, of New York, has cancelled all its policies in Pittsburg. Lehigh Valley railroad engineers are seeking the best way across the river at Chickies, near Columbia. St. Luke's Episcopal church of Lebanon, has presented the public schools with a library of 2,300 volumes. Edward Bisher, a Williamsburg cripple, broke his leg in bed so that it had to be amputated above the knee. The murder theory is gaining ground in the case of Charles Hile, who was found dead at Elysburg, near Mt. Carmel. Citizens of Oley, Berks county, want and expect a railroad line to Klapp__thal. They have met at Friedensburg and said so. Several thousand dollars damage resulted from an explosion of gas at No. __ shaft of the Pennsylvania coal company at Pittston yesterday. The Nottingham ___ of the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre coal company, during December broke all previous records, hoisting 1,333 cars of coal every ten hours. James D. Brace, otherwise known as "Jim Blaine" an Ebensberg gentleman, has married Miss Josephine Neely, his American Sunday school teacher, at Pittsburg. Judge Stewart, of Franklin county, is seriously ill at his Chambersburg home. David R. Kline, of Hoguestown wedded Miss Rebecca E. Shearer, of Shermansdale, Perry county, yesterday. Lincoln Mishler, a New York World attache, wedding Miss Laura Dixon of Carlisle, yesterday. Twenty-eight persons died in Newville during 1891. The Allen and East Pennsboro horse company has $2,800 invested. John C. Flook and Miss Olive A. Bowman, of Boonsboro, Md., were married December 22d. Harry E Weant and Miss May Mowen, of Greencastle, were married December 23d. J. Troxell Knode, of Hagerstown, wedded Miss Margaret A. Thompson, of Westminster, December 25th. David H. Angle, of Washington D.C., wedded Miss Mamie E. Fuss, of Astrim township, December 30th. G. F. Kuhn and Miss Naomi Fisher, of Marlon, were married December 24th. Samuel Schindle, of near State Line, died January 1st, aged 74. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Kauffman, Greencastle, died January 4th. George G. Carter, of Baltimore, will wed Miss Sue Funk, of Hagerstown, January 12th.