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The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Thursday, July 18, 1918
Russel Brightbill, Heckton Mills Boy, Wounded
Russel Boyd Brightbill, who is reported today among those severely
injured in France, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brightbill, of
Heckton's Mills. He enlisted here two years ago as a cavalryman and
has been in France for several months. Ten weeks ago his mother
received a letter from him stating that he had been injured and was in
a hospital.
Brightbill was 18 years of age when he enlisted. His father works at
Lucknow and the family moved to Heckton's Mills several years ago from
Clark's Ferry.
TO 4-TRACK P. & R. IN VALLEY; ABBOTT GOES UP
The Harrisburg division of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway
yesterday ceased to be an individual unit of the Reading system, it
being combined with the Reading division. This action was taken by
Federal Director of Railroads McAdoo, and as a result Superintendent R.
Boone Abbott, of the Harrisburg division, will leave this city for
Philadelphia where he will become superintendent of the New York
division at the Reading Terminal. The change is the start of an
important development that it is predicted, eventually will mean great
things for Harrisburg.
Abbott has been head of the local division for three years,
succeeding R. J. Stackhouse who went to Reading. He was division
engineer here prior to that time. At Philadelphia he will succeed C.
A. Beach, who becomes assistant general manager of the company.
C. E. Chamberlain, who succeeded M. A. Laucks as trainmaster a year
ago, has been made assistant superintendent of the Reading and
Harrisburg Division. Mr. Chamberlain will be the operating head of the
Harrisburg end of the line.
S. M. Flack is the new general manager of the Reading, Central of New
Jersey, New York and Long Branch, Atlantic City and Port Reading.
More Changes Coming
Superintendent Abbott today said that by this evening there will be
other changes to announce. It was rumored today that the Gettysburg
branch and others connecting with the Western Maryland and roads
leading into the West would be combined. Abbott could not confirm
this.
"The abandonment of the division name," he said, "does not mean the
abandonment of the division. This division will play an important part
in the railroad development of the future.
Four Tracks Planned
"Already the Reading route through here is the preferred east and
west line for freight traffic. The Lebanon Valley line is to be
developed under the new $40,000,000 plan of the Reading, which has the
approval of the federal railroad administration. This line will be
four-tracked most of the way.
"At Rutherford the East-bound classification yards are being
increased to their capacity at the present time. This work when
completed will provide for 1000 additional cars. The East-bound
receiving yard has just been enlarged so that its capacity has been
increased by 250 cars.
"The company will shortly announce its plans for the double-track
railroad bridge across the river, and I understand the consent of the
city and the Public Service Commission, the water Supply commission
have been or about to be obtained."
Schreck is Overseas
LAWRENCE SCHRECK [photo]
Lawrence Schreck, son of Mrs. Frank Schreck, 1644 Fulton street, has
arrived in France, according to word just received by his mother.
He is a member of Company D, 112th Infantry. Before he joined the
Army he was employed on the Philadelphia & Reading Railway.
ACTIVITIES IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST
Lawrence W. Fox, Jr., famous as a Yale athlete, son of Dr. L. Webster
Fox, of Philadelphia, and a nephew of City Solicitor John E. Fox, of
this city, who quit Yale last year in order to go to a military
training camp, has just been commissioned as a first lieutenant.
He enlisted at the age of 23 years with a number of classmates and
was sent to Presidio, Cal., for training. He was graduated as a second
lieutenant and assigned to Camp Custer to aid in training cavalrymen
for the artillery branch of the service. Later he was sent to the
Fortress Monroe artillery school and more recently to Fort MacArthur,
California, to train in airplane work as an instructor in the operation
of big guns.
It was said today that Lieutenant Fox expects to be sent to Russia
shortly, although the rumor could not be confirmed.
The "Win One" Class of Calvary U. B. Church, taught by W. O. Rishel,
held their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Alfred J. Shade, on Dale avenue. Arrangements were completed for a
parcel post sale to be held in the social room of the church on
Thursday evening, July 25. After the business session, refreshments
were served to Mr. G. R. Enck, Mrs. H. A. Nelson, Mrs. Samuel
Bomgardner and daughter Pauline, Mrs. Lloyd Bossard and daughter Martha
Jane, Miss Goldie Naylor, Miss Ruth Sponsler, Miss Maud Peiffer, Miss
Louise Steinmetz, Miss Mary Reed, Mrs. R. M. Peffer, Miss Vera Hoffman,
of Biglersville; Miss Edith Miller, New Cumberland; Miss Marie Smith,
West Fairview; W. O. Rishel and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Shade.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AMONG 72 IN DRAFT CALL
MARYSVILLE, July 18. - Marysville is hard hit in the draft call for
seventy-two men to leave Perry County for Camp Lee, Va., next week. No
less than eleven of the contingent will be Marysvillians.
John L. Hain, assistant principal in the local High School during the
past term and re-elected for the ensuing term, is one of the men to
leave the county. J. Frank Leonard, connected with the Commercial
Trust Company, of Harrisburg, is another Marysville man, who will leave
with this contingent. The clerical force of the local preference
freight yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad will lose two men, Gordon J.
Skivington and John T. R. Wallace.
Other Marysville men who will leave with this contingent of men
include William P. Smith, Martin J. Clendenin, Charles E. Shoue,
Ambrose M. Whitmyer, Edward B. Neff, John C. Luckenbaugh and Charles B.
Sommer.
Personal Briefs
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy and son, James, of Duncannon, and Mrs.
Ray McNeil, of Atlantic City, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lower, of
the Sporting Green Farm, Hogestown. Miss Blanch Ury, of Waynesboro, is
also spending the Summer there.
Lieutenant George B. Hoover, of the Depot Brigade, Camp Meade, has
returned to camp after spending a short furlough with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. M. Hoover, at their residence in Penbrook.
The Rev. and Mrs. William J. Lockhart, 1619 North Second street, have
left for a trip through New York, Vermont and East Northfield, Mass.,
where they will attend a Bible conference.
Miss Ruth Mae Hoover, of Penbrook, is the guest of Mrs. W. Bucher, of
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Consylman, 1117 North Third street, and Mr. and
Mrs. E. Z. Huffer, Seventeenth and Regina streets, have gone on a
three-weeks' automobile trip to Stone Harbor, N. J.; Atlantic City,
Cape May and Philadelphia.
Oscar S. Kuhn, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Kuhn, 315 South Seventeenth
street, formerly of Newport, left this week for Lancaster to enter the
Bowman Technical School, where he will take a special course in
mechanical work under the direction of the U. S. Government. Mr. Kuhn,
before his enlistment, was connected with the Elliott-Fisher
Typewriting Company, having charge of their mechanical department at
Boston, Mass., and later transferred to district sales manager at
Houston, Texas.
Tomorrow evening at 8:15 o'clock in the Lutheran Church, Highspire,
Miss Evelyn Cumbler and Miss Nina Ruth, of Highspire, assisted by Miss
Cover, will appear in a recital for the benefit of the Highspire Red
Cross Auxiliary. Miss Ruth is contralto soloist in one of the leading
Harrisburg churches while Miss Cumbler is leader of the choir at St.
Peter's Lutheran Church, Highspire. Tickets for the recital can be
purchased at McDanel's drug store or Gruber's restaurant.
Following is the program that will be given:
Part I - "Les Sylvains," Chaminade, Miss Cover; (a) "In a Garden,"
Hawley; (b) "The Years at the Spring," Beach, Miss Cumbler; (a) "A
Birthday," Cowen; (b) "Wind Song," Rogers, Miss Ruth; (a) "There's a
Long, Long Trail," Elliott; (b) "What Are You Going to Do to Help the
Boys?" Van Alstyne, Miss Cumbler; (a) "At Parting," Rogers; (b) "The
Star," Rogers, Miss Ruth; "Knit, Knit, Knit," Caryll, Misses Cumbler
and Ruth.
Part II - "A Morning In Spring," Matthews, Misses Cumbler, Ruth and
Cover; (a) "If Flowers Could Speak," Zucca; (b) "Deep River," Burleigh,
Miss Ruth; (a) "An Open Secret," Woodman; "Love's In My Heart,"
Woodman, Miss Cumbler; "O That We Two Were A-Maying," Smith, Misses
Cumbler and Ruth; (a) "My Boy," Huhn; (b) "Keep the Home Fire's
Burning," Novello, Miss Ruth.
Girls Begin Second Week of Camp on Island
The second week of the girls' camp on the McCormick Island opened
this morning with thirty-three girls in camp - fourteen of them being
girls who spent the last seven days there and who intend to spend
another week on the island. New arrivals at the camp included the
following: From Reily playground, Lillian Katzman, Catherine Embick,
Jennie Booth, Anna Shampan, Mabel Weigle, Marie Hurst, Helen Quaid,
Frances Jarrett, Martha Johnson, Mary Allen and Catherine Allen;
Hamilton, Mary Krow and Helen Connors; Boas, Annie Marzolf, Marjorie
Schiffman, Helen Statelet and Voda Lapkin; Emerald, Doris Paul and Mary
Ellenberger.
The girls who remained over from the last camp are: Reservoir
playground, Dot Smith, Grace Culp, Mary Starry, Elizabeth Chamberlain,
Violet Bumgartner, Grace Kuhns, Anna Burkstresser, Marjorie Russ,
Henrietta Wohlfarth, Esther, Clara and Anna McGuire; Emerald, Mildred
Fetterman and Dot Beatty.
Plans to Produce Big Motion Picture Here
That the vicinity of Harrisburg is soon to become the scene of a
motion picture production, and about a hundred and fifty of its
residents performers in the picture, is the promise of Edgar Lewis,
motion picture producer, whose representative arrived here today.
The picture to be produced is "The Troop Train," a dramatization of
the story of the same name appearing in a magazine, and a site near
here for the taking of the picture is now being selected. While the
company says it will bring its own professionals from New York City,
its statement is to the effect that 150 performers will be secured
locally.
ENTER SPECIAL ARMY SERVICE
The draft board of the third city district will furnish a dozen of
the 320 men who will be inducted, as volunteers, on August 15, to be
sent to the University of Pittsburgh for special training as sheet
metal workers and auto mechanics. If quotas had been assigned the
board probably would have been asked to send only one man but
volunteers were sought and a dozen men responded and all were accepted,
as follows: John I. Starry, 1512 Wallace; H. C. Pierce, 1520 North
Sixth; Forrest W. Olewine, 1820 North Fifth; J. F. Hipple, 622
Cumberland; James W. Evans, 2222 North Sixth; Elmer Z. Yost, 1616
Susquehanna; Edward W. Geiger, 2154 North Seventh; Robert L. Blosser,
1610 North Third; Clarence L. Sales, 2119 Jefferson; Harry Zeigler, 606
Peffer; Charles O. Wakefield, 206 South; Maxwell D. Johnson, 2329 North
Sixth.
This draft board will send Irvin C. Soles, 634 Delaware street, to
the Vancouver Barracks on July 29 to operate a donkey engine. The
majority of these thirteen men had been in deferred classes and all
waived their exemption rights recently, just to get into the service.
The first city district board probably will send six volunteers to
the Pittsburgh University on August 15, although arrangements have been
made thus far only for three. Those men are: Ralph L. Earley, 1430
North Third; Harry W. Smith, Third and Herr, and Harry M. Liddick, 1517
North Fifth street.
Eight men have applied to the second city district to be inducted
under this special training call but their applications have not yet
been acted upon by the State Draft Board.
Sends Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Counsel for Harry M. Bretz, alleged embezzler, said this morning that
a petition to have the lawyer declared a voluntary bankrupt was
forwarded to Scranton last night. The attorney said he is unable to
make an estimate of his client's assets and liabilities and Bretz
himself declined to discuss the subject with reporters.
John T. Olmsted, the local referee in bankruptcy, said that if the
Bretz petition was sent to Scranton last evening, the matter probably
would get into his hand tomorrow.
The Board of Censors of the Dauphin County Bar Association held
another meeting this afternoon in the office of John Fox Weiss. The
members were together for more than an hour and when they adjourned,
Weiss, the chairman, said:
"We have nothing to say and will have nothing to announce for some
time to come."
Grange Legislative Committee in Meeting
The Legislative Committee of the State Grange is meeting here today
at its headquarters in the Spooner Building. In attendance are Gifford
Pinchot, William T. Creasy, John McSparran, master of the State Grange,
and others who are maping out their program for next winter's bills to
be presented to the Legislature.
The state Grange has sent out a letter to all its local branches
asking for information regarding walnut wood that can be spared, from
one tree to carload lots. The Federal Government wants walnut for its
airplanes and the farmers are beginning to respond with generous
offers.
14TH WARD CITIZENS ORGANIZE
Property assessments and other important municipal matters are to be
considered from time to time by the Citizens' Association of the
Fourteenth Ward which was formed this week. Charles L. Rhodes was made
president and H. W. Ayle, secretary of the association. The next
meeting will be held on August 19.
J. A. FINN INDUCTED
James A. Finn, 1102 Green street, was inducted today as a volunteer
from the first city draft district. He was sent to Philadelphia to
enter the naval reserves.
ALL OF THE NEWS OF STEELTON, MIDDLETOWN AND DAUPHIN COUNTY
STEELTON
ARRIVE SAFELY OVERSEAS
Word has been received here of the safe arrival overseas of Private
George E. Rice, Co. A, 57th Engineers.
Mrs. Ambrose Martin, of the borough, has received news of the safe
arrival overseas of her brother, Private Charley H. Lamke, Co. F, 30th
Infantry. Lamke declares that he is well and happy in the thought that
he has seen real action against the Huns.
A FISH STORY
Returning from an evening's fishing trip on the Susquehanna River
last night, Samuel Bowermaster, William Bowermaster, Uncle George
Bowermaster and Samuel Nelson told their friends in the borough of the
large five-pound water dog which became fast to Nelson's line and was
only pulled into the boat by the help of Nelson's companions. Nelson,
who is renowned in this section as a fisherman, claims that the water
dog caught last evening is the largest ever caught in this part of the
Susquehanna River. No one has seen the prize catch with the exception
of the members of the fishing party.
HOSE COMPANY ELECTS
The West Side Hose Company has elected the following officers:
president, Edward Lewis; vice president, Charles Boughter; treasurer,
John Brinton; recording secretary, Donald Ross; financial secretary,
John Kiselic; foreman, William Corkel; assistants, Huber Nagle and
James Thompson; hose directors, William Manmiller, William Winkleman,
James Tuckey, Gerge Bretz, Abraham Sugars, Robert Alberts; trustees
Joseph Manmiller, William Sherbocker, William Corkel and William James;
delegate to State Convention, Charles Boughter; alternate, William
James; delegate to Firemen's Relief, John R. Heider, Henry Billet and
William Sherbocker; fire patrol, John Murphy, William Sherbocker, W.
Schrauder; substitute drivers, Charles Boughter, Bent Schrauder,
William James and John Shaffner.
ANNUAL BAND MEETING
The Steelton Band held its annual meeting Tuesday night when the
following officers were elected: T. T. McEntee, president; E. E.
Shaeffer, vice president; S. Clarence Rudy, secretary and treasurer; W.
L. Guyer, manager; Dennis Hollern, assistant manager; Joseph Light,
trustee; Dionisio Zala, director and librarian; Charles Moser,
assistant director; D. Zala, Charles Moser, Frank Armstrong, Messrs.
Witmer and Snyder, musical committee.
TRUCK HITS BOY
Joseph Geistwhite, 12 years old, of 917 North Sixth street, was
struck late yesterday afternoon by Martz Brothers' truck. The accident
occurred near his home. He was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital
suffering with a laceration of the scalp, abrasions of both legs and
arms, contusions of the right shoulder and a suspected fracture of the
left hand. Despite his numerous injuries, his condition is not
regarded serious.
CAUGHT BETWEEN FREIGHTS
Gale Swahn, 16 years old, of Fort Hunter, sustained a severe
contusion of the left leg yesterday when he became wedged between two
freight cars. Swahn was employed as a laborer in the Lucknow yards
where the accident happened.
GIFT FOR WALTERS
Harry Walters, who will leave tomorrow for the Marine Corps training
camp at Paris Island, was yesterday presented with a number of gifts by
the men at the steel plant, where he was employed. The gifts included
a wrist watch, a comfort kit, a gold pencil and a quantity of cigarets.
Walters was an inspector in the finishing department of the rolling
mills.
FORMER RESIDENT HERE
Detective Sergeant Franklin B. Watson, former resident of this
borough and worker in the Rolling Mill Department of the local Steel
mill, is visiting his brother, John C. Watson, 19 North Third street.
Detective Watson is accompanied by his wife and daughter Dorothy.
Mr. Watson is the only pensioned member of the police force of
Jackson, Mich., having served in that department for twenty-eight
years, since shortly after his departure from this place thirty-one
years ago.
SOLDIER KILLED AT GETTYSBURG
GETTYSBURG, July 18. - Private William T. Lusby, of Washington, was
killed and four other soldiers were injured yesterday while engaged in
machine gun practice on Round Top at Camp Colt. The men belonged to
one of the tank battalions.
MIDDLETOWN
HELD BIRTHDAY PARTY
A birthday party was held last evening by Mrs. C. Slessinger, at the
home of Mrs. Maude Bowman, on Main street, in honor of her daughter,
Miss Josephine Slessinger, who has just passed her eleventh birthday.
Many little tots were present and during the evening engaged in many
games and contests. Many presents were received by the little hostess,
and at a late hour refreshments were served to the guests.
PROMOTED TO SERGEANT
Word was received in the borough by Samuel Shroy from his son, Jacob
Shroy, who is a member of Headquarters Company, 201st Aero Squadron,
Mather Field, stationed at Sacramento, California, to the effect that
he has been promoted from a private to a sergeant.
RECEPTION TO BOYS
A reception was given to seven members of the Men's Bible Class of
the First United Brethren Church of Royalton, on Tuesday evening at the
church, who have enlisted in the service of the United States Army,
prior to their leaving the borough yesterday for a local training camp.
The following who were honored have enlisted in the Marine service: H.
M. Ney, E. K. Metzger, W. L. Boughter, C. E. Stipe, J. J. Beckey, and
J. W. Henry. Homar Painter, who will become a member of the new
National Army on the 26th of this month, was also among the honored
guests.
Six Divorces Granted in Court This Morning
Half a dozen divorces were granted today by the Dauphin County Court
in cases that had been pending for six months or more. The cases were
these: Fannie vs. Edward Pittinger; Isaac vs. Nellie Humer; John D.
vs. May E. Hirnisey; Caroline vs. Webster Norris; Rebecca vs. Floyd
Shearer, and Harry H. vs. E. E. Grace McMeen, May E. Hirnisey, whose
husband obtained a divorce, is the woman who was sent to the
penitentiary last year as the accomplice of Lew Faust, who robbed
scores of homes in half a dozen cities, including Harrisburg.
U. S. SACRIFICES AIDED SENDING FOOD TO ALLIES
WASHINGTON, July 18. - When America tightened up her belt June 1,
1917, she made it possible for the United States to ship to the Allies
844,600,000 more pounds of meats and fats and 80,900,000 more bushels
of cereals during the ensuing twelve months than was possible the year
previous.
In a letter to President Wilson, outlining this nation's grocery
deliveries to her associates in arms, Food Administrator Hoover said
that "all the millions of our people who have contributed to these
results should feel a very definite satisfaction that in a year of
universal food shortage in the northern hemisphere all of those people
joined together against Germany have come through into sight of the
coming harvest not only with health and strength fully maintained but
with only temporary periods of hardships."
All food shipments to the Allies, the Belgian relief and the Red
Cross totaled $1,400,000,000 during the fiscal year, represented in
3,011,100,000 pounds of meat and fats (including meat and dairy
products, vegetable oils, etc.), and 340,800,000 bushels of cereals.
In addition some 10,000,000 bushels of grain have been shipped to
neutrals.
Hoover pays a high tribute to the effort and loyalty of the farmers
and to those "to whose sacrifice is due the splendid results."
ROOSEVELT HAS HOPES FOR SON
NEW YORK, July 18. - Colonel Theodore Roosevelt today received a
cablegram from General John J. Pershing which caused the former
President to hold out some hope that his son, Lieutenant Quentin
Roosevelt, might yet be safe.
General Pershing's telegram to the Colonel follows:
"Regret very much to inform you that your son, Lieutenant Quentin
Roosevelt, is reported as missing. On July 14 with a patrol of twelve
planes he left on a mission of protecting a photographic section.
Seven enemy planes were sighted and attacked after which the enemy
planes retired and our planes broke off the combat and returned to
their base. Lieutenant Roosevelt did not return. A member of his
squadron reports seeing one of our planes fall out of the combat and
into the clouds. The French report an American plane as seen
descending. I hope he may have landed safely. Will advise immediately
on receipt of further information.
(Signed) "PERSHING."
Colonel Roosevelt at once sent the following reply:
"We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful kindness and we will
never forget it."
Colonel Roosevelt, unaccompanied, left this morning for Saratoga,
where this afternoon he will address the State Republican Convention.
Edward Bailey Heads Harrisburg Traction
Directors of the Harrisburg Traction Company, a subsidiary of the
Harrisburg Railways Company, who were elected Tuesday, met today and
reorganized for the year by electing Edward Bailey, president; B. F.
Meyers, vice president; John O'Connell, secretary and treasurer, and M.
Spickler, assistant secretary and treasurer.
Immediately following the meeting the regular monthly meeting of the
Harrisburg Railways directors was held but only routine business was
gone over.
C. of C. Officials Return From Housing Conference
Andrew S. Patterson, president, and Warren R. Jackson, secretary of
the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce, returned this morning from
Washington where they were in conference yesterday with officials of
the Bureau of Housing with regard to securing government aid for
relieving the housing shortage in Harrisburg.
Specific information was secured as to the Government requirements
and the Chamber of Commerce will proceed at once to furnish the Housing
Bureau with the data necessary in order to secure consideration by the
Government of Harrisburg's housing needs.
METROPOLITAN STAFF HAS BIG W. S. S. SALE
The Metropolitan Life Insurance staff in Harrisburg is doing great
work in the sale of War Savings Stamps. Thirteen of its members have
already sold past the $5000 mark, with John Heathcote, the local
manager, leading with a sales total of $15,101.
The records of the agents are as follows John Heathcote, $15,101;
William Bristol, $6522.25; J. H. Zarker, $6901; A. A. Garman, $6092.25;
C. A. Cornman, $5410.50; C. E. Martin, $486; R. F. Baker, $6733; A. O.
Wagner, $060.25; C. M. Logan, $9879.25; H. A. Haws, $5757; P. L. Beck,
$10,297.75; C. C. Getter, $12,318.50; W. D. Bottgenbach, $9714.75.
BOY IS DROWNED DURING EPILEPTIC FIT
YORK, July 18. - Elmer Brenhower, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Brenhower, was drowned in the Susquehanna River here this
afternoon. The boy is an epileptic and just as he was about to plunge
into the River he was seized with an attack and falling to the ground
he rolled into the River. His body sank immediately. Two younger
companions who were close by, called for help, but it was forty-five
minutes before the body was recovered.
PATROLMAN INJURED
Patrolman Charles J. Davis, 1327 Green street, sustained a probable
fracture of the left leg and abrasions of the head and shoulders when
an automobile which he had borrowed from a friend skidded, struck a
stone pile, turned over twice and landed on its wheels and ran into a
fence near Hogestown yesterday afternoon.
PLAYGROUND ROWDIES FINED
The six boys, George Wenrick, 1616 Susquehanna street; Joseph
McIntyre, 1619 Logan street; John W. Taylor, 1113 Taylor street;
Charles Kaufhold, 932 Grand street; Cleveland Grant, 923 Grand street,
and Walter DeWees, 1112 Plum street, who were arrested for rowdyism on
the Boas street playground Tuesday night, were each fined $5 by Mayor
Keister, at police court yesterday.
The parents of each of the boys furnished money for the fine.
STATE POLICE BELIEVE THEY HAVE CHICKEN THIEF
LEBANON, July 18. - What is undoubtedly the beginning of the end of
chicken thievery in the Hummelstown district, occurred Tuesday evening
with the arrest of Antonic Lendig, of Lebanon County, who was caught
while in the possession of forty chickens jammed into two large bags.
The arrest of Lendig, who is supposed to be a member of a band of
chicken thieves, operating in the Hummelstown district for several
months past, was accomplished only after some fine detective work on
the part of State Police who are stationed in that locality.
Corporal Kautz and Private Robison, made the arrest while Lendig
approached the main highway from a side lane with the two bags. It is
thought that he brought the chickens to the main road to await an
automobile which was to take the fowls to other regions for
distribution. Lendig admitted that he was awaiting an auto, which
evidently turned off close to the scene of the arrest. Within the past
several months residents of Hummelstown and vicinity have been missing
numerous chickens. Lendig is now in the Dauphin County jail.
LUMBER GOES UP IN SMOKE AS SAWMILL BURNS
BLAIN, July 18. - The portable sawmill belonging to C. H. Wentzel &
Shambaugh, located north of town, along the side of the Conecocheague
mountain, was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning, vast
piles of lumber stored there, with a loss of probably $800. There was
no insurance.
The fire is supposed to have started about 4 o'clock, when men who
first noticed it rushed to the vicinity and managed to save the
although the mill and machinery, with the single exception of a boiler
were a total loss. [note: Seems like words missing after "to save
the . ."
Mr. Wentzel left today for York, to purchase machinery for a new
mill.
Local Athlete Enters Naval Reserve Service
Harry "Ike" McCord, one of the most prominent all-around athletes in
this city, left yesterday in response to a call to service in the Naval
Reserves at Philadelphia. McCord enlisted in this branch of the
service several weeks ago and has been anxiously awaiting a call since
that time.
McCord is well known in local and State-wide professional baseball
and basketball. For a period of three years he played as a member of
the Raleigh team under the management of Earl Mack, son of the famous
Connie, of Athletic fame. Last season he was a member of the
Hagerstown championship team in the Blue Ridge League.
He accumulated considerable fame as a basketball player, and for many
years coached the Central boys and girls' teams to the pennants won in
this branch of sport. He was also a pillar in the independent team
which has been a claimant to the city basketball title for the past
several years. This season he had been playing the shortstop position
for the Altoona team in the Pennsylvania Railroad League.
Eldridge in Reserves
Kenneth "Punk" Eldridge, 1851 Market street, one of the city's best
known athletes has joined the Naval Reserves at Philadelphia, and
expects to be called shortly. "Punk" as he was city-wide known, was a
prominent factor on the Central High School football teams during the
years of 1916 and 1917, playing for a while at center, then as guard.
Later he was switched to an end position.
"Punk" also was a prominent person in several Blue and Grey
societies, including the Centralian Club of which he was one time
president.
"Punk" graduated from the up-town school this year. Since that time
he has been employed about this city.
PERSONAL
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the Railroad Trainmen, relatives and friends who
assisted in the recent illness and death of my husband, Oscar Marzolf.
- Signed, Mrs. Mae B. Marzolf.
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of my dear husband,
Nelson Enders, who died July 18, 1904:
When my pilgrimage is ended,
Oh kind and tender Father
Shall I meet where love is blended
My dear husband gone before.
- Jennie Bixler Enders.
LEGAL NOTICES
AUDITORS NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, appointed by the
Orphans' Court of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Auditor to make
distribution of the balance as shown in the first and final account of
the Allison Hill Trust Company, Executor of the last will and testament
of Lena M. Brown, late of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania,
deceased, to and among those entitled thereto, will sit for the purpose
of his appointment in the Dauphin County Law Library, Court House,
Harrisburg, Pa., on Friday, August 9, 1918, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, when and where all persons interested may appear and be
heard.
J. DOUBLAS ROYAL, Auditor.
EXECUTORS' SALE
OF
CITY REAL ESTATE
Pursuant to an order of the Orphans' Court of Dauphin County, the
undersigned will expose to public sale, in front of the Court House,
Harrisburg, Pa., on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1918, AT
TWO O'CLOCK P. M.,
The following described real estate, situate in the City of Harrisburg,
BEGINNING at a point 45 feet 6 inches east of the southeast corner of
Mulberry and Nectarine streets; thence south along west brick wall of
property No. 1223 Mulberry street 74 feet 1 « inches to property of B.
DeVout; thence west along said DeVout property 15 feet 3 inches; thence
north on the dividing line between properties Nos. 1221 and 1219 74
feet 1 « inches to the south side of Mulberry street; thence east along
the south side of Mulberry street 15 feet 3 inches to the place of
beginning. Thereon erected a 2 « story frame dwelling, known as No.
1221 Mulberry street. See deed book "U", vol. 15, page 163.
TERMS of sale: 10 % of purchase money on day of sale; 15% additional
on or before confirmation of sale on October 8th 1918; and the balance
on the first day of November, 1918, when deed and possession will be
delivered. The property to be sold free and clear of all
encumberances.
George Gottwalt,
George W. Liesmann,
Executors of Marie Mester, deceased.
FOX & GEYER, Attorneys.
NOTICE - Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mary C. Eberle,
late of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., deceased, having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment, and those having claims will present them
for settlement to
DAUPHIN DEPOSIT TRUST CO.,
Administrator.
213 Market street.
5000 Is State's Quota in New Call
WASHINGTON, July 18. - Forty-six thousand men from all States and the
District of Columbia were called to the colors last night by Provost
Marshal General Crowder. They are to be all white registrants.
Movement into camp will be between August 5 and August 9.
This is the first general call for August, during which month the
military program provides for the entrainment of 300,000 men. Special
calls already issued account for 19,941 of this number.
Pennsylvania's quota in the new call is 5000, all of whom will go to
Camp Wadsworth.
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL NEWS
Dr. and Mrs. C. S. Jacquemin, Lewisburg, are spending several days
with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Garman, at Lucknow. Dr. and Mrs. Jacquemin are
on their way to Atlantic City and New York City.
In celebration of her birthday anniversary, Mrs. J. L. Shader
entertained the members of the Picnic Committee of Capital Legion, No.
1108, of the National Protective Legion, at her residence, 1202 Bailey
street, on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Emma McCree assisted in the program
for the evening with several musical numbers. A buffet supper was
served to the guests, including Mrs. Rose Motter, chairman of the
picnic committee; Mrs. George Garverick, Mrs. Katherine Bretz, Mrs.
Anna Barkey, Mrs. Harry Seiders, Mrs. J. N. Hursh, Mrs. Christina Dare,
Mrs. Emma McCree, Mrs. Frank Garverick, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shader, Miss
Evelyn Seiders, John Elicher, John Dare, John Forney, Irvin Shader and
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sheibley.
Dr. George A. Treiman, who left yesterday for Hoboken, N. Y., having
enlisted in the Medical Corps, was given a farewell surprise Tuesday
night at his residence, 721 North Sixth street. Leon Lowengard,
president of the Y. M. H. A., in behalf of the organization, presented
the physician with a wrist watch in appreciation of his faithful work
with the members. Addresses were made by Morris Jacobson, Eugene
Cohen, Rabbi Romanoff, Robert Rosenberg and the Rev. Edwin P. Robinson.
More than 225 people attended the annual Sunday school picnic of the
Old Paxton Church, Paxtang, the Rev. Harry B. King, pastor, which was
held yesterday in the church grove. It was a community affair. A
picnic lunch was served both at noon and in the evening. The children
indulged in games of all kinds, Miss Isabella Rutherford being in
charge of the entertainment. Arthur Bailey led community singing after
supper in which all those present joined. Patriotic songs of great
variety were sung. Mrs. Arthur Rutherford, Mrs. Cloyd Holland and Mrs.
Cordry were the soloists.
A twelve-mile hike was enjoyed by a party of young folks last evening
chaperoned by Miss Blanche Pruss and Dan Frank. On their return they
were served with a delicious supper at the home of Miss Bess Frank,
1206 Bailey street. Dancing and music were featured after the supper
with the Misses Mary Koplovitz and Bess Frank at the piano and Michael
Heckert, violinist.
The party included the following: Miss Anna Selfon, Miss Leno Yoffe,
Miss Mae Grand, Miss Gerry Abbott, Miss Mary Koplovitz, Miss Rebecca
Micholvitz, Miss Rose Schulman, Miss Lena Koplovitz, Miss Blanche
Pruss, Miss Bess Frank, Sam Morris, Abe Arch, Lew Sharofsky, Jacob
Davidson, Helman Brenner, Samuel Sherman, Dave Rosenberg, Edward
Katzman, Dan Frank and Michael Heckert.
Complimentary to Frank E. Gardner, who leaves for Camp Wadsworth, S.
C., July 26, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Mitchell gave a dinner last evening
at their residence, 3225 North Sixth street. Mr. Gardner received many
gifts useful for Army life. The dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. D.
R. Gardner and sons Frank, Bob and George, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Eckert,
Miss Edna Becker and Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell.
Wilbur Morse, who enlisted last March in the Intelligence Department
of the Navy, has recently received his commission as an ensign of the
line, after passing his examinations on the President's ship, the
"Mayflower."
Before entering the service, Mr. Morse was general agent of the
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company of Hartford. Graduating
from the Central High School of Philadelphia with valedictory honors,
he was later a graduate of Harvard with the class of 1900. For the
past few years, Mr. Morse has been successfully connected with the New
York, Aetna and Connecticut General Life Insurance Companies.
A dance has been arranged for next Wednesday evening at 8:15 o'clock,
at Summerdale, for the benefit of the War Relief Fund. The committee
in charge of the affair includes Herman Ditz, Howard Klineman and A.
Morris. The famous Sourbeer Orchestra will play for the dancing and
tickets can be procured for thirty-five and fifty cents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Handiboe gave a dinner in honor of Corporal Harry
M. Boyd, who was home on a furlough from Langhy Field, Hampton, Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman, 1507 North Second street, announce the
engagement of their sister, Miss Bernadette Natalye May, to Frederic E.
Ray, of Washington, D. C. Miss May, daughter of Isaac May, of
Shamokin, has made her home in Harrisburg with her sister for the past
several years.
The young members of the Market Square Presbyterian Sunday School
class taught by Mrs. E. Curzon Fager enjoyed a picnic lunch today at
Boiling Springs Park, with Mrs. Fager as hostess. The guests indulged
in many of the park amusements and an interesting program of outdoor
sports and contests especially planned for them.
TELLS HOW FRENCH GENERAL KISSED NEGRO SOLDIERS
LEWISTOWN, July 18. - Lieutenant James Black, of the U. S. Marines,
now fighting in the Chateau-Thierry district in France, in writing to a
friend here, says it's a mistake for any one to believe that the negro
troops fighting in France are not getting due credit for their most
excellent fighting qualities, as only the day previous two colored
troopers from the American ranks and billeted with the French were
called before the entire command where a noted French general decorated
them with the cross of honor, kissing each man on both cheeks as a mark
of his personal approval of their acts of heroism.
Lieutenant Black did not intimate the nature of their deeds, but said
that were the men under his command he would have sent them home on
furlough to tell their own story which would forever kill any suspicion
on the part of the colored people that their boys were not being
treated on an equal with white troops at the front.
Daniel Werner in Thick of Marne battle
At least one Harrisburg soldier, Daniel Werner, 17 North Seventeenth
street, saw the thick of the fighting in the Hun drive Tuesday south of
the Marne. He is mentioned today in a cabled story by Raymond G.
Carroll, special correspondent of the Philadelphia Public Ledger, as
one who distinguished himself in a U. S. Army organization that helped
fight back the Germans after they had crossed the river.
Apparently there were many Pennsylvanians at the point where Werner
and his command were fighting, for Carroll quotes half a dozen men from
this State who were in the thick of the fighting, including Private
George Shuster, of Pottsville; Private James Strauss, Franklin; Private
Samuel Schritchfield, Johnstown, and others.