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The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Tuesday, June 18, 1918 

Stucker Again Made Chairman For The County

  The Dauphin County Democratic Committee reorganized this afternoon at 
the headquarters of the Central Democratic Club by reelecting County 
Chairman Charles D. Stucker.  The committee was called together at 2 
o'clock and the roll call showed eleven members from the county and 
twenty-nine from the city were present.
  The chairman thanked the members for their co-operation during the 
past year and called for nominations.  R. A. Snyder said the meeting 
was illegal because the by-laws called for a week's notice of meeting 
and only four days' notice had been given.  He said he would challenge 
anyone elected.
  The chairman had called H. O. Holstein to the chair and Holstein said 
the meeting was entirely legal.  Stucker said he had sent out the calls 
as soon as he had obtained a list of the committeemen from the County 
Commissioners.

Elected by Acclamation

  A. C. Young nominated Stucker for re-election and the nominations 
were closed.  He and all other nominees were elected by acclamation.
  J. H. Eby, Lykens, was chosen vice chairman; J. Douglas M. Royal, 
secretary, and Fred. L. Morgenthaler, treasurer.
  After Chairman Stucker had made a speech endorsing the federal 
administration and had asked the committee to work next Fall for all 
the Democratic candidates "from Governor down," George A. Werner 
offered the following resolution:

The President Upheld

  "The Democracy of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in Committee 
assembled declares:
  "That the paramount duty of the day is the winning of the war.  In 
the history of the United States no such crisis has ever before 
confronted the people.  Thus far every obligation has been met and 
every duty fulfilled.  It is for us, insofar as we have power and 
opportunity to see to it that the future shall be equally faithful and 
fruitful.
  "The President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, is the official 
head of our party.  His splendid ability, sublime patriotism and lofty 
ideals have guided us safely to this point.  He has been sustained in 
his purposes by a sympathetic Congress and strengthened in his policies 
by a friendly public.  We must take care that these auspicious 
conditions are continued.
  "Without impugning the patriotism or questioning the loyalty of our 
political antagonists, individually, we are nevertheless persuaded that 
the success of the Democratic party at the impending election is 
essential to triumph in the great world war against autocracy.  A 
Democratic victory at this crucial time will be a vote of confidence in 
the policies of the President, a token of faith in his purposes and a 
guarantee of moral as well as material support in his work as the 
leader and spokesman of civilization. 

Candidates Discussed

  "No wise man will select an enemy to execute his plans.  Public 
officials are the agents of the President in the pursuance of his 
purposes.  Therefore political friends of the President should be 
chosen at this time to perform the functions of government and put his 
plans into operation.
  "Our party has nominated an admirable ticket.  Every man on it will 
earnestly and cordially support the President in his policies.  Our 
candidate for Governor, Hon. Eugene C. Bonniwell, has already 'proved 
his faith by works.'  He has labored assiduously and intelligently in 
the task of securing funds with which to wage the war.  He has freely 
employed the great talents with which he is endowed in the work of 
promulgating the principles of Democracy.  If elected he will be 'a 
right hand' to the administration in Washington in every enterprise 
which makes for the successful prosecution of the war.

In Praise of Mercer

  "Our candidate for Congress, Hon. J. H. Mercer is equally deserving 
of support and will be quite as efficient in and faithful to his 
obligations to the President and the Country.  Congress holds the purse 
strings of the Nation and it is important that a majority of that body 
be in full sympathy and accord with the President.  For reasons, 
obviously sinistere, the Republican leaders of the country will exhaust 
every available resource to reverse the party complexion of the House 
of Representatives, now in sympathy with the President.  It is our duty 
to meet their efforts with equal energy and determination.
  "Our candidates for Representatives in the General Assembly need 
neither introduction to the people of Harrisburg and Dauphin County nor 
encomium at our hands.  They are widely known and worthy of the honor 
that has been bestowed upon them and will faithfully represent the 
people and scrupulously guard the public interests.
  "Thus equipped the Democrats of Dauphin County enter the most 
important contest of recent years with full confidence and 
determination.
  We deserve success because we are unselfish in our aims and will 
achieve success for the reason that the President must be supported and 
we represent him."

Nauss City Chairman

  J. J. Buffington, Gratz, offered a resolution in favor of Judge 
Bonniwell's candidacy.  A. C. Young seconded the resolution, which was 
adopted.
  H. O. Holstein offered a resolution favoring the selection of a State 
chairman to be picked by Judge Bonniwell.  There was no opposition to 
its adoption.  Fred. L. Morgenthaler, the treasurer of the new 
organization, made a brief speech in thanking the members for his 
election.
  Milton H. Plank, a former county chairman, referred in the course of 
a few words to the harmony of the meeting and urged that the committee 
stand steadfastly behind President Wilson and Judge Bonniwell.
  A. H. Kreidler, W. J. Horning and other members of the committee 
spoke briefly.
  The organization of the City Committee was then effected.  The 
following officers were elected:
  Christian Nause, chairman.
  James G. Miles, vice chairman. 
  G. A. Geisel, secretary.
  W. J. Horning, treasurer. 

LAWYER, FACING EMBEZZLEMENT, NOW A FUGITIVE

  Alderman C. J. Householder said at noon today that the $500 bail bond 
had been forfeited in the criminal proceeding wherein J. Robbins 
Bennett, the colored lawyer, is charged with embezzling $500, more or 
less, and that Constable Simon Snyder had been given commitment papers 
to lodge at the attorney in jail when he is apprehended.  Snyder left 
the Alderman's office at 11 o'clock this morning, armed with the 
commitment but at noon the lawyer had not yet been taken into custody, 
the jail attaches said.
  Bennett was to have appeared before Alderman Householder last evening 
when the preliminary hearing was conducted in the embezzlement case but 
the alderman said that neither Bennett nor his bondsman, John W. 
Stares, showed up.  Fred C. Miller, another attorney who made the 
information against the colored attorney and who is counsel for Robert 
Brown, colored, of Ridge avenue, Steelton, moved the magistrate to 
forfeit the bail. 

The Charge Against Bennett

  The Alderman said this afternoon that his office will move in the 
customary way to collect the amount of the bail bond and that Bennett 
would not escape going to prison unless he furnishes new surety.
  Attorney Miller said he made the charge on information obtained from 
his client, Brown.  He said Brown had agreed to buy a property at 511 
Lincoln street, Steelton, for something like $1600 and arranged to have 
the deal closed by the Progressive Wage Earners' Building & Loan 
Association of Steelton (colored), for which Bennett is said to be 
counsel.  Brown is supposed to have paid $500 on account and Miller 
alleges that Bennett obtained $250 or $350 of that money.  The rest of 
the $500 is supposed to have been paid out, $100 to the property owner 
and $50 to a Steelton agent of the association.

An Alleged Bogus Check

  When Brown made demands on Bennett for the return of the $500, Miller 
alleges Bennett gave Brown a check for $250 drawn on a Harrisburg bank.  
Miller said the check came back marked "no funds."  Moreover, Miller 
declares that when Constable Snyder served the warrant on Bennett in 
the embezzlement case, Bennett told the constable that he got $250 of 
the $500 and spent it.
  The Progressive Wage Earners' Building & Loan Association is a 
chartered corporation, organized in Steelton ten or twelve years ago, 
according to Miller who today brought a civil action against it in 
Brown's behalf for the recovery of the $500.  Miller has not yet filed 
a statement in that case but it is understood that the facts in a large 
measure are not dissimilar to those in the criminal case against 
Bennett. 

Conference on New State Street Viaduct

  Arnold W. Brunner and J. E. Greiner were in conference late this 
afternoon with George A. Shreiner, Superintendent of Public Buildings 
and Grounds, regarding the new State street bridge. 
  Mr. Brunner is the architect who will draw the plans for the bridge 
which will take the place of the proposed structure on Walnut street, 
the plans for which were submitted by Mr. Greiner. 

Sergeant Yontz Abroad
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CHAS. J. YONTZ, 

  Word of the safe arrival in France of Sergeant Charles J. Yontz, of 
Battery F, 108th Field Artillery.  Sergeant Yontz enlisted in the 
Governor's Troop when the Troop was called to the Texas border and was 
made Sergeant Major at Philadelphia Headquarters of Troop C.  Last 
Summer he resigned in order to go back to the Governor's Troop and was 
appointed Sergeant. 

State Committeemen Beginning to Arrive

  The first of the Democratic State committeemen were beginning to 
arrive here early this afternoon for the State Committee organization 
session tomorrow afternoon, and with them were coming other Democrats 
who have figured prominently in other democratic gatherings of past 
years.
  William J. Brennen, of Pittsburgh; Dr. W. B. Stewart, of Monessen, 
and J. P. Creighton, Cameron County, who was elected by the use of 
stickers, were among the first to get here.  By tonight fully half of 
the committeemen are expected here.
  This evening at the court house a reception will be given to 
Municipal Judge Eugene C. Bonniwell, Democratic candidate for Governor.  
H. O. Holstein said that Judge John W. Wescott, of Camden, who 
nominated Woodrow Wilson for President at the Baltimore convention, 
would not be present at the meeting tonight as the principal speaker.
  It was reported late this afternoon that Judge Wescott might not come 
here tonight, but Mr. Holstein said he knew nothing of any change in 
Judge Wescott's plans.
  Judge Bonniwell will arrive here from Philadelphia late this 
afternoon.  Acting State Chairman Joseph F. Guffey will probably come 
in about the same time from Pittsburgh by automobile.
  Democrats tonight will gather at the State headquarters' offices and 
at the Bolton House.

THREE PASS EXAMS FOR REGISTRY CLERK
 
  The three men who applied for the job as registry clerk in the office 
of City Engineer Cowden, all passed the civil service examination, City 
Council was told this morning.  James McC. Snavely, 105 Calder street, 
stood first with a percentage of eighty-eight; George Bergner, 1919 
North Front street, was second with eighty-seven, and George G. 
Holland, 2229 Jefferson street, was third with seventy-six.
  The names were referred to Cowden with the suggestion that he make a 
recommendation.   
   
TO BE HEARD FOR ASSAULT

  George W. Meck, 916 North Eighteenth street, will be given a hearing 
tomorrow evening before Alderman Shaner, on charges preferred by the 
mother of John Heck, Jr., 920 North Eighteenth street, who alleges Meck 
struck her son in the face, knocking out seven teeth.  

  Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Forney, 85 North Seventeenth street, 
announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Katharine, Tuesday, June 11.  
Mrs. Forney, prior to her marriage, was Miss Nissley, of Middletown.  

  A splendid recital was recently given at the studio of E. A. Kepner, 
310 Market street.  The pupils of Mr. Kepner were assisted by Miss 
Hilda Famous and Kurt Kraichen in the following program:
  "American Medley," orchestra; "Wayside Rose," Bessie Koploretz; "Camp 
of the Gipseys," Sylvia Schmerth; "In Rank and File," Elizabeth 
Gaffney; reverie, Dorothy Wolf; song, "Good-Bye I'm Going Over," Frank 
Hall, Kurt Graichen; piano duet, "Song of the Birds," Wilhelmeena 
Steward and Helen Steward; "Parting," Mary Elizabeth Worley; 
Humeresque, Violet Coble; Faust March, Master William Fry; morning 
prayer, Elizabeth Balthaser; song, selected, Miss Hilda Famous; "Fairy 
Barque," Master Robert Balthaser; march, "Tanhauser," Manerva 
Barnhardt; "Feast of the Roses," Catherine Bentz; piano duet, "Il 
Trovatore," Master Robert and Elizabeth Balthaser; song, "Sleep and 
Forget," Mr. Kurt Graichen; "Fuer Elise," Eugene Schaup; "Seconde 
Valse," Mary Steward, "Menuet, Paderewski," Master Dick Bowman; 
"Mocking Bird," Hoffman, Marie Wohlfarth; song, selected, Miss Hilda 
Famous; "Salut A Peth," Miss Hilda Famous.

  The annual reception by the Christian Endeavor Choral Union of 
Harrisburg will take place at 8 o'clock this evening in the large 
building at Reservoir Park.  All the members are cordially invited to 
attend and a number of guests are expected.  Those in charge of the 
arrangements, the program and the refreshments are the officers of the 
union and the members of the Music Committee.  The officers are:  
President, J. Frank Palmer; vice president, Horace G. Swartz; 
secretary, Miss Anna E. McKelvey; treasurer, Miss Ida M. Sowers; press 
correspondent, Miss Bernice Paxton.  The members of the Music Committee 
are Miss Mae Hoover, Miss Elda Pannebaker, Miss Grace Long, Miss Grace 
McKelvey, Miss Catherine Germer, Miss Christine Miller, Miss Carrie 
Knabe, Miss Ruth Martin, Mrs. E. S. Shilling, Louis Markley, Frank 
Warren, Robert Heighes, R. A. Boehringer and Boyd Krouse. 

  Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Love, 316 South Seventh street, entertained at 
their residence, recently, in honor of the birthday anniversary of 
their daughter, Mrs. R. R. Myers, of this city.  The following guests 
were invited:  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bare, New Cumberland; Mrs. Katie 
Sweigert, York; Miss Virginia and Miss Agnes Love, Shamokin; Mr. and 
Mrs. Irvin Seighman, Mr. and Mrs. George Kerstetter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles Newcomer, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Revie, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Myers, 
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Love, Miss Marian and Miss Georgia Eaton, Miss 
Esther Jauss, Miss Frances Hamilton and George Bloser, all of 
Harrisburg.

Personal Briefs

  Lieutenant Harry S. Broude has returned to Camp Meade after a short 
visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Broude, Herr and Capital 
streets.
  Dr. and Mrs. McCaskey, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaar, and Miss Mary Resh, 
all of Lebanon, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Landis, 1426 State 
street.
  Miss Martha Harris, 1511 Vernon street, and Miss Christine Vardrine 
Kendall, of the Mary Baldwin Seminary, Virginia, are home after 
attending the D. E. A. Senior Dance of the Williamsport High School.
  Mr. and Mrs. William Wieseman, 219 Briggs street, attended the 
commencement exercises of Union College, Schnectady, N. Y., where their 
son, Robert William, received the degree of Master of Science in 
Electrical Engineering.  Mr. Wieseman is also a graduate of Lehigh 
University.
  Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Herbert, South Eighteenth street, have received 
word of the safe arrival overseas of their son, Paul Herbert, who is in 
the artillery branch of the service.
  Miss Lois Fair, who was a member of this year's graduating class at 
Wilson College, has returned home and will spend the Summer with her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Fair, at their residence in "Old Orchard."
  Captain and Mrs. S. T. Moore and Miss Irma Moore, of New Cumberland, 
left yesterday for Altoona to attend the funeral of Mr. Moore's only 
sister, Mrs. J. I. Stewart, who has been making her home recently with 
her brother's family.  Mrs. Stewart was stricken suddenly with 
paralysis while on a visit to relatives and friends in Altoona and 
Hollidaysburg.  She was the widow of Captain J. P. Stewart, of 
Hollidaysburg. 
  Major and Mrs. Walter Dearth, who were married in Harrisburg last 
week, spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hean, 
1717 North Second street.  They will visit in Pittsburgh on the trip to 
Rockford, Ill., where they will make their home.  Major Dearth is 
stationed at Camp Grant, near Rockford.
  Word has been received of the safe arrival in France of Eldrid B. 
Smith, formerly employed at Steelton, who is now in the Ordnance 
Department of the United States Army.
  John Armstrong Herman has returned from Philadelphia, where he 
attended the triennial convention of the Society of Colonial Wars held 
at Valley Forge.
  Miss Irene Burns, Fourteenth and Kittatinny streets, and Miss 
Jacobena Mayer, 1611 Green street, will leave for Harvard Summer 
School, Cambridge, Mass, June 28.
  Mrs. Clara Early, 1821 Whitehall street, has received word of the 
safe arrival in France of her son, Sergt. Herman Early.
  Edwin Myers, 1217 North Third street, has passed the examination for 
the Naval Reserves and expects to be called shortly for military 
service

  Mr. and Mrs. Galen Kuntz and family, of Palmyra, held a reunion at 
the residence of Mrs. Kuntz's daughter, Mrs. Elias Brown, of 
Linglestown, last Sunday.  Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert 
Kuntz and son William, of Harrisburg: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller and 
children, Leroy and Esther, of Palmyra; Mr. and Mrs. Elias Brown, Miss 
Edith Galen and Miss Daisy Kuntz, of Palmyra.
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  The members of the Aero Squadrons stationed at Middletown, will give 
the second dance in the series of informal camp dances which were 
started so successfully several weeks ago when they opened the new 
barracks and entertained in honor of the arrival of 150 new men.  The 
affair on Thursday evening promises to be even more elaborate than the 
previous dance and the various committees are busy planning all sorts 
of delightful surprises for the guests.  The invitation list includes 
about thirty guests from this city.  The officers and their wives have 
been invited to receive and the Mannix Orchestra will play.  The 
committee in charge of the dance includes Sergeant James Maxwell, 3rd, 
chairman; Sergeant Neile Romich, program; Sergeant Walter Mooney, 
decorations; Sergeant Felix Booth, refreshments; Sergeant Russel S. 
Davis, music; Sergeant Minter S. Robinson, lighting.  Dancing will 
start at 8:30 o'clock.

WOMEN NOW ELIGIBLE TO BE RURAL CARRIERS

  The United States Civil Service Commission has decided women are now 
eligible as rural mail carriers.  An unofficial copy of this new 
regulation was received in this city late yesterday by Post Office 
officials, together with an announcement that there will be a civil 
service examination for rural mail carriers, in the Camp Hill and New 
Cumberland routes on July 13 at the local Post Office. 

GIFT FOR PROF. DIBBLE

  William McBride, president of the class of 1919 of Central High 
School, yesterday went to the office of Professor H. G. Dibble and 
presented the retiring principal with a handsome desk set as a token of 
the appreciation of what he has done for the class. 

West Shore, Cumberland Valley and Central Pennsylvania News
W.S.S. MEETING IN CUMBERLAND

Ninety Sessions Scheduled in County to Boost Certificate Pledges

  CARLISLE, June 18. - With ninety meetings scheduled, Cumberland 
County is preparing to observe national War Savings Pledge Day June 28.  
The plan is along lines outlined by the National committee.  The pledge 
day is with the view of ascertaining whether this amount will be met or 
exceeded as an aid to framing the new revenue legislation.
  Meetings have been scheduled for every locality in the county, 
chairmen have been appointed, and a quota allotted to each district, 
which, subscribed in full, will bring the county to its $1,100,000 
apportionment.  Community singing will be introduced at all meetings.  
George E. Lloyd, assistant State director, is in charge of this county.  
A. M. Bowman is assistant county director and E. L. Martin campaign 
manager.
  The schedule of meetings and the chairmen follow:  Upper Allen - 
Bowmansdale, N. D. Butterff; Shepherdstown, George Berkheimer; Center 
Square, George Bistline; Allen Dale, George Berkheimer; Lower Allen - 
White Hill, J. M. Sheeley; Matiers, J. M. Sheeley; Lisburn, Calvin 
Stoner; Camp Hill, U. G. Fry; Carlisle - Franklin Building, J. G. 
Wagner; Wilson Building, T. Grove; Penn Building, S. M. Goodyear; East 
Pennsboro - Enola High, J. H. Kinter; Adams Street Grammar, H. L. 
Hoffman; Summerdale Grammar, W. Faisch; Lemoyne, J. L. Unger; 
Mechanicsburg - High School, the Rev. George Fulton; Arch Street 
School, Guy Lucas; Middlesex - Horner's, Charles Clouser; Elliott's, 
Edward Rebert; Carlisle Springs, David Hoy; Middlesex, Dr. T. W. 
Preston; Mt. Holly Springs, H. G. Zullinger.
  New Cumberland - L. D. Crunkleton; Newville, S. B. Hewlett; North 
Middleton - Basin Hill, W. P. Weary; Pleasant Hill, H. E. Wagner; Union 
Hall, John Lepperd; Shippensburg, Lutheran Church Chapel, J. E. 
Reisneer; Silver Spring - New Kingston Grammar, W. H. Bear; Hogestown 
Grammar, C. J. Eckard; Simmons, John Sanders; Fairview Hall, J. Harry 
Smith; South Middleton - Boiling Springs, Alfred H. Thumma; Plank's, 
Ross D. Shugart; Center, W. G. Coyle; Paradise, Alfred H. Thumma; 
Gardner's, Howard N. Bream; Shiremanstown, J. O. Senseman; West 
Fairview, A. Hoover; Wormleysburg, Edward F. Baum; West Pennsboro - Big 
Spring, J. D. McCullough; Plainfield, Philip Spangler; Palmstown, Glenn 
D. Maine; McAllister's, Peter Myers; Mt. Rock, Samuel Kitzmiller. 

Brief Notes on News From West Fairview

  WEST FAIRVIEW, June 18. - D. H. Wagner, M. Steward and A. Miller 
visited in Lancaster recently.
  Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner and Miss Nora Ellenberger, Harrisburg, 
visited Mrs. L. Nelson.
  Mr. and Mrs. G. Fenical, Mrs. Harry May and Miss Florence May motored 
to Perry County recently.
  J. Sterner, of Scotland, visited friends here.
  Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tobias, of Fishing Creek Valley, visited in town.
  Mrs. William Rider, of Harrisburg, visited Mrs. D. Bretz.
  D. W. Shettel and the Rev. Paul Shettel visited in Baltimore 
recently.
  Mrs. Sylvan Neidig has returned home after spending two weeks at 
Coatesville.
  Mrs. George Phillips and son Clyde is visiting in Columbia. 

NEW CONSTABLE APPOINTED

  CAMP HILL, June 18. - Harry L. Flender was notified yesterday that he 
has been appointed constable to succeed the late Benjamin Sawyer, who 
served in that capacity for more than twenty years.  The appointment 
came through the Cumberland County authorities. 

New Cumberland News Events Briefly Told

  NEW CUMBERLAND, June 18. - Mr. and Mrs. Emerson, of New York; Mrs. F. 
E. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wallace, of Shiremanstown; and Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Kimmel, of Lemoyne, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Ross.
  Mr. and Mrs. David H. Spangler and Mrs. Ida Given, of York, visited 
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Spangler.
  Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sweeger announce the birth of a son at the 
Polyclinic Hospital, Mrs. Sweeger was formerly Miss Esther Zorger.
  Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reneker and son Homer and daughter Catherine and 
Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel Troup spent Sunday with the Rev. and Mrs. J. E. 
Strene at Landisburg.
  Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conrad of Fifth street, entertained at dinner 
Sunday.
  A cabinet meeting of the Epworth League will be held in the Methodist 
Episcopal church Wednesday evening.
  The Rev. A. R. Ayres preached at the United Brethren Church in 
Duncannon Sunday morning in the interest of Lebanon Valley College 
drive. 

SOLDIER WRITES MOTHER LETTER
Lieutenant Rockey Pays Tribute to Parent on Mother's Day
LIEUT. W. L. ROCKEY [photo]

  Many letters written on Mothers' Day by soldiers to their mothers in 
this city are beginning to reach this side of the ocean.  The following 
is a characteristic letter of this type written by Lieut. W. L. Rockey, 
somewhere in France, to his mother in Harrisburg:
  My dear Mother:  I suppose it is Mothers' Day and that if it is not, 
it should be in the hearts of every man, for that which all mothers 
have suffered and sacrificed in this great war no one but a mother 
knows.  We, as man, never have or never will know the anguish of a 
mother when her own blood marches away in war.
  No greater love is there than the love which gives its life for 
another, therefore, great must the love of a mother be when she gives 
her son for liberty and peace.  But the reward will be beyond 
expression when we pass from this world late the Great Beyond.  It 
matters not where we meet the end as the Giver of all things will be 
there to receive his own.
  My dear mother, I knew your thoughts are of me, but let us think a 
moment of the boys over here without mothers who are kept within the 
bounds of humanity by the prayers of others.
  Do not think that all war is inhuman and that all men become beasts 
over here.  Just a short time ago our general and commander said:  "We 
must have more chaplains in the Army, for, although we are at war, we 
do not think only of killing our enemies, we realize that the war will 
be won by the prayers that come from the mothers lips."
  Let me say that during nine months' service in the trenches I have 
been kept clean and pure in body and mind through your prayers.  Mother 
have good cheer; I am here to win.  Your son in France, 
          LIEUT. W. L. ROCKEY, 
197th Railway Engineers, P. O. 708.

Mercersburg News; Engagement Announced

  MERCERSBURG, June 18. - Dr. and Mrs. William Mann Irvine, of 
Mercersburg Academy, have announced the engagement of their daughter, 
Miss Hart Irvine, to John Dorman West.  Miss Irvine is a graduate of 
Dana Hall at Wellesley and has had a very active Red Cross branch among 
the Mercersburg boys.  They have just sent a motor soup kitchen to our 
soldiers in France.  Mr. West is the son of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. 
West, of Jersey City, and hopes soon to finish his course in flying at 
the United States Naval Air Station at Pensacola, Fla.  Mr. West was a 
former instructor in the Academy.
  On Saturday evening a beautiful flag was raised with appropriate 
ceremonies over the public school building here.  Dr. J. G. Rose, 
president of the Mercersburg War Work Council, made a stirring address, 
which was followed by an inspiring talk by Prof. J. L. Finafrock.  The 
school children took an active part in the program.  A similar meeting 
which will emphasize Thrift Stamps has been planned for the evening of 
July 4. 

Shipp is Overseas 
WILLIAM H. SHIPP [photo]

  Another Steelton boy, who has arrived overseas, is William H. Shipp, 
son of Mrs. Anna V. Shipp.  Shipp is a member of Battery E, 108th 
United States Field Artillery. 

Nab Autoist Who Sped on After Injuring Man

  WAYNESBORO, June 18. - John H. Neal, a retired citizen of this place, 
was struck by an automobile bearing a Maryland license, at noon 
yesterday and badly injured.  He was thrown heavily to the pavement and 
was unconscious for a while.  He sustained bad lacerations on the left 
side of his head, a bad cut on his right hand and injuries to his left 
leg.
  The driver of the auto did not stop to see how badly the man was 
injured, but put on more speed and went in the direction of Hagerstown.  
A telephone message was sent to Sheriff Stouffer, of that city, who 
arrested Walter Good, the man who ran over Mr. Neal.  Good was brought 
to Waynesboro and taken before Magistrate Potter who imposed a fine and 
costs amounting to $12.50, which were paid by F. S. Ward, president and 
manager of the Loudon Valley Milling Company, Purcellville, Va., who 
also promised to pay all medical attention in the case of Mr. Neal. 

SELECTIVES FOR CAMP LEE

  The following men were selected yesterday by Local Board for Division 
No. 1, of Dauphin County, to be sent to Camp Lee June 24:
  Petro Tspitch, Lyndora; Lane W. Brinser, 327 Pine street, Middletown; 
Philip Russ, Cameron street, Middletown; Jasper F. Turano, 316 South 
Fourth street, Steelton; Alexander M. W. Hursh, 53 South Second street, 
Steelton; Bruce Vail, 227 Franklin street, Steelton; Charles J. Lewis, 
234 Spring street, Middletown; Charles Samuel Rehrer, 104 Market 
street, Middletown; Park E. Zeigler, 2113 South Front street, Steelton; 
Park B. Master, 509 South Front street, Steelton; Isaac H. Albright, 
317 Spruce street, Middletown; Lehr T. Straub, 317 Christian street, 
Steelton; Roy J. Green, 112 North Front street, Steelton; Claude A. 
Hoover, Highspire; Amedeo Magnelli, 330 South Fourth street, Steelton; 
Leroy J. Snavely, 255 Pine street, Middletown.

ATTACK SPECIAL OFFICER
 
  On charges of assault and battery and resisting an officer, Tom and 
Phil Smith, negroes, were arrested yesterday by Constable Gibb and 
locked up pending a hearing.  Charges against the negroes were 
preferred by Special Officer A. A. Harrod.  Harrod was on duty at the 
company store Saturday afternoon, when he alleges he was attacked by 
the Smith brothers.
  The two negroes were given a hearing on a disorderly conduct charge 
by Burgess McEntee yesterday afternoon and fined $10 each.

SUPERVISOR ARRIVES

  H. T. Confer, supervisor of playgrounds, arrived in the borough 
yesterday and took up preliminary arrangements for the opening of the 
grounds for the summer season.  Some difficulty is being experienced by 
the Parks and Playgrounds Commission in engaging instructors for the 
seven playgrounds.  So far only three instructors have been appointed.

ATTEND FUNERAL

  The Goodwill Fire Company of Enhaut and the Citizens' Fire Company of 
Steelton attended the funeral of their former member, Harry Geist, 
yesterday, in Oberlin Cemetery. 

DISCHARGED AFTER HEARING

  After a hearing before Justice Steese last evening Archie Haymaker, 
George Miller and James Dailey were discharged upon paying $10 fine and 
costs and promising to conduct themselves properly hereafter and to 
lend their aid whenever they see a patrolman in trouble.  They were 
arrested for disorderly conduct and attacking a policeman.

STEELTON PERSONALS

  Miss Ethel Stone, of Easton, was the week end guest of Mrs. Phillips, 
2119 South Second street.
  John Phillips, of the U. S. S. Pensacola, was the guest of his mother 
here over the week end.  He has already made two trips over the ocean 
to France and is anxious to make the third.
  The following Steelton boys from Camp Meade spent the week end at 
their homes here:  Charles Baer, Harry Coder, Abram Sharosky, Peter 
Hickey and Emory Shutter.
  Lieutenant Miles Morrison, of Camp Meade, was the guest of his 
mother, North Front street, for a few days last week.
  Lieutenant Gilbert Dailey, of Washington, D. C., was the week end 
guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dailey, Walnut street.
  Private John Yestadt, Jr., of Washington, D. C., spent the week end 
here as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yestadt, North 
Second street.
  Mack Nobell, formerly employed as manager of the Budd Clothing 
Company, South Front street, has enlisted in the ambulance section of 
the Medical Corps as a chauffeur and has gone to Columbus Barracks, 
from where he will be transferred to a special training school.

TO MOVE TO CANADA

  Mrs. George H. O'Neil, of Toronto, Canada, is visiting this week with 
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Drake, 1224 North Third street.  
Mr. and Mrs. Drake will leave Sunday evening for Toronto, where they 
will take up their residence with their daughter. 

D., P. & S. Salesman, Who Goes to Training Camp
EARL E. FEINDT [photo]

  Earl E. Feindt, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Feindt, 1811 Regina street, 
will leave on Monday morning next for Camp Lee, Va.  Mr. Feindt has 
been employed as a salesman at the Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Store for 
the last nine years and is well known in church circles. 

21 RADIO PUPILS AT TECH SCHOOL
First Meeting of Class Last Night Augurs Success

  With twenty-one in attendance at the first class of the new radio 
school in the Technical High School last evening, Prof. W. B. Smith 
began his work of transforming them into radio operators before the 
draft catches them and hustles them off to camp, Professor Smith will 
attempt to at least give every pupil the fundamentals of the work so 
they can pass the radio examination for the Army.
  The class has been growing fast during the last two days for the 
registration for the classes in radio operating and carpentry, but the 
number applying for the carpentry branch has been so meager that unless 
more apply before tomorrow night the carpentry class will be abandoned 
for the present at least.
  The time of meeting has been changed from 7 to 9 on Monday, Wednesday 
and Friday evenings to from 7:30 to 9 on the same evenings.
  The names of those who have already joined the class are Joseph H. 
Ross, city; William F. Sheridan, city; Frank Manley, city; E. J. Mumma, 
Hummelstown; J. A. Shope, R. F. D. No. 2; Perdix; D. K. Mumma, 
Highspire; Charles W. Hull, city; W. M. Blackwell, city; J. G. Flora, 
city; E. R. Miller, city; Parker W. Haar, city; D. W. Millar, New 
Cumberland; Robert M. Attick, Steelton; Ralph E. Early, Central High 
School '18; R, M. Wilson, city; C. Lloyd Eater; Evangelical Publishing 
House; A. W. Murray, Evangelical Publishing House; D. O. Mowery, Y. M. 
C. A.; R. F. Manning, city, and Donald S. Heagy, city. 

Hummelstown Briefs; Party for Maurice Wolf

  HUMMELSTOWN, June 18. - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wolf entertained a number 
of relatives and friends at their home on West Main street, on Sunday 
in honor of the thirteenth birthday anniversary of their son Maurice.  
Those present were:  Mr. and Mrs. B. Rabekoff, Philadelphia; Mr. and 
Mrs. Simon Bruner, Miss Ruth Bruner and Edward Bruner, Chester, Mrs. 
Sperling and daughter Jessie, of York; Mitchel Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. B. 
Wolf, Samuel Serman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Budwick and Miss Freelander, of 
Steelton, and Miss Mary Koplovitz, of Harrisburg.
  A conference of the officers and teachers of the Reformed Sunday 
School will be held in the Sunday school room of the church on Thursday 
evening following the mid-week prayer service.
  Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hawthorne and children, of Martinsburg, W. Va., 
visited relatives in town for several days.
  Miss Mary Greenawalt has returned from a week's visit to York.
  Mr. and Mrs. Richard Earnest and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Martz, 
Mrs. R. J. Earnest and Miss Mamie Earnest are visiting relatives at 
South Bethlehem.
  The Rev. A. R. King, F. J. Schaffner, Miss Elizabeth Price, Mrs. A. 
R. King and Miss Margaret Mullin, will represent the Reformed Sunday 
School at the Sunday school convention to be held at Hershey next week. 

NEW OFFICIALS FOR ENGINEERS
Are Installed at Annual Meeting of Society Held Last Night

  At the annual meeting of the Engineers' Society of Pennsylvania, held 
last evening at the society's clubhouse, 31 South Front street, the 
following officers elected for the forthcoming year were installed:
  President, C. A. Emerson, Jr.; first vice president, Charles E. 
Ryder; second vice president, Samuel W. Bradshaw, Bethlehem; resident 
directors, John H. Myers, H. P. Drake; non-resident director, Charles 
H. Mercer, Bethlehem; treasurer, W. Grant Rauch; secretary, H. E. 
Moses.
  Annual reports of the several officers and committees were read and 
an address was made by the incoming president, in which he briefly 
reviewed the various activities of the society and outlined plans for 
the forthcoming year.  Mention was made of the fact that eighty-one 
members of the society were now in the war service of the Government, 
chiefly along engineering lines.
  Chairmen of the standing committees were announced by the president 
as follows:  House, H. E. Ehlers; Auditing, W. R. Denehey; Finance, D. 
E. Tracy; Entertainment, Henderson Gilbert; library, S. E. Miller.
  The occasion last night marked the retirement from the office of 
secretary of Edward R. Dasher, who has satisfactorily held the position 
continuously for ten years.  The officers and members of the society 
anticipate that the coming year will be a busy one.  The society is in 
close touch with the Government, and many of its members, in addition 
to those in actual service are serving in an advisory capacity in 
various Governmental branches. 

NEAL BOWMAN ENLISTS

  Neal B. Bowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowman, enlisted in the Signal 
Corps of the United States Army last week, and after examination, left 
town yesterday morning for Harrisburg, where he reported at the 
recruiting office, from which place he was sent to Columbus, Ohio. 

UNDERGOES OPERATION

  Miss Blanche Bowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bowman, of North 
Pine street, a trained nurse, who is employed at the Masonic Home, at 
Elizabethtown, was operated upon at that institution on Saturday 
afternoon for appendicitis. 

ELECT NEW OFFICERS

  At a recent meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society of St. Peter's 
Lutheran Church the following officers were elected for the ensuing 
year:  President, Miss Beulah Laverty; vice-president, Miss Geraldine 
Brandt; recording secretary, Miss Mary H. Gingrich; corresponding 
secretary, E. C. Leber; treasurer, Warren Brown; pianists, Miss Helen 
Croll and Miss Betty R. Croll.
  At a meeting of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the 
Lutheran Church, Miss Jean McClure was elected treasurer.

MIDDLETOWN PERSONALS

  Private Davis L. Garver, a member of the One Hundred and Eighty-
fourth Aero Squadron of the United States Army, has returned to his 
station at the Johns Hopkins University, at Baltimore, Md., after 
spending the past four days in the borough as the guest of his 
grandmother, Mrs. Clarissa Davis, and Aunt, Miss Sarah Davis, on South 
Union street.
  Miss Bernetta Kerl returned to her home in Johnstown last evening 
after spending the past week in town as the guest of Miss Elenora 
Sutcliffe at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Sutcliffe, on 
Nissley street.
  Mr. and Mrs. John C. Beachler have returned to their home, on North 
Union street, after spending the past several days at Hanover, at which 
place Mr. Bleacher attended the annual reunion of the members of the 
Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers.  Mr. Beachler, of North Union street, 
and S. Ierley, of Market street, are the only survivors in the borough.

DENEHEY INDUCTED

  Local Draft Board No. 1, yesterday inducted into the service William 
Shearer Denehey, a son of W. R. Denehey, chief clerk of the Middle 
Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad.  He volunteered for the Military 
Aeronautics Corps of the railroad grade service and will be sent to 
Vancouver Barracks, Vancouver, Washington.

RABBI HAAS IN NEW YORK

  Rabbi Louis J. Haas, of the Ohev Sholom Temple, is in New York to 
attend the annual convention of the Alumni Association of the Jewish 
Theological Seminary of America.  The convention has been called to 
discuss the welfare of the Jews in the United States Army and Navy. 

Kinnard Started His Telephone Career Here 30 Years Ago Today
L. H. KINNARD [photo]


  L. H. Kinnard, of Philadelphia, vice president and general manager of 
the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, who started his career in 
the telephone business in this city, is receiving congratulations of 
his friends today on having completed thirty years in the service of 
the company.
  It was on June 18, 1888, that Kinnard entered the telephone field 
with the old Pennsylvania Telephone Company in this city.  At that 
time, the telephone was practically in its infancy.  There were about 
200 telephones connected to the Harrisburg exchange, and the offices 
were in a few rooms in the Commonwealth Trust Building, 222 Market 
street.  Today there are about 12,000 telephones connected to the 
central office and the company occupies the entire building at 208 and 
210 Walnut street, five floors of the Johnston Building, 19 South 
Second street, and the plant offices, store rooms and garage at 306 
South Cameron street.
  Kinnard was born in Harrisburg on September 5, 1869, and entered the 
employ of the Pennsylvania Telephone Company shortly after the 
completion of his schooling.  After serving in various capacities with 
that company in Harrisburg, Carlisle and Lancaster, was appointed 
superintendent in 1896, with headquarters in this city.  In January, 
1902, he became general superintendent and, in the same year, was 
elected general manager of the above company.
  With the consolidation of the Bell Telephone Company of Philadelphia 
and the Pennsylvania Telephone Company in 1908, Kinnard removed to 
Philadelphia to fill the position of general contract agent, and two 
years later received the same title also of the Central District & 
Printing Telegraph Company, of Pittsburgh.  Subsequently his title was 
changed to commercial manager, and again, later, to general commercial 
superintendent, which position he held with the Bell Telephone Company 
of Pennsylvania, the Delaware & Atlantic Company, the Diamond State 
Company and the Central District Company up to the time he assumed his 
new office as second vice president and general manager. 

ORGAN RECITAL AT DEDICATION
Fine Musical Program Given at Messiah Lutheran Services Last Night

  Last evening, the second day of the dedicatory services in the new 
Messiah Lutheran Church, was devoted to a musical program in which the 
new pipe organ, one of the finest in the city, played the principal 
part, with Alfred C. Kuschwa, organist and choirmaster of the St. 
Stephen's Episcopal church, at the keys.
  The recital last evening was well attended by both members of the 
congregation and many guests and all spoke in high praise of the 
beautiful church and the program.
  The services this evening will be a continuation of the services of 
last evening with another elaborate musical program presented by other 
artists in this vicinity.  Prof. Frank A. McCarrell, organist and 
choirmaster of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church, will give the organ 
recital this evening.  The program will be as follows:
  Organ recital, Prof. Frank A. McCarrell, organist and choirmaster, 
Pine Street Presbyterian Church; Scripture lesson, the Rev. E. E. 
Snyder, pastor St. Matthew's Lutheran Church; prayer, the Rev. R. L. 
Meisenhelder, pastor Trinity Lutheran Church; addresses, the Rev. S. W. 
Herman, pastor Zion Lutheran Church, and the Rev. Amos M. Stamets, 
pastor Augsburg Lutheran Church; soprano solo, Mrs. Wilbur F. Harris, 
soloist and directoress, Market Square Presbyterian Church; addresses, 
the Rev. Thomas Reisch pastor Christ Lutheran Church, and the Rev. L. 
C. Manges, pastor Memorial Lutheran Church; the Rev. F. L. 
Bergstresser, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Middletown; the Rev. J. 
Bradley Markward, pastor Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and the Rev. George 
M. Lauffer, pastor St. John's Lutheran Church, Steelton, Pa.; 
benediction, the Rev. M. E. Shafer, pastor Church of the Redeemer. 

Marysville Alumni to Receive Graduates

  MARYSVILLE, June 18. - Plans have been completed by committees of the 
Marysville High School Alumni Association for the reception to the 
twelve members of the class of 1918, to be held Thursday evening in the 
High School building.  F. W. Roberts, chairman of the banquet 
committee, today announced that a tasty luncheon is in store for the 
alumni, both new and old.
  The officers of the association include:  Miss Hazel Hain, president; 
Miss Irene Ashenfelter, vice president; Mrs. Chester S. Sheaffer, 
secretary, and Miss Barbara Roush, treasurer.  A musical program of 
pleasing variety has been arranged by D. D. Fisher, musical director, 
and Mrs. Harry W. Westfall, assistant.  The Marysville Orchestra has 
been secured for several selections.
  Evenings event will be the unfurling of a service flag for the 
fifteen alumni in the United States service.  The flag has been ordered 
and is expected to be here Thursday evening.

Hahnemann Alumni Honor Dr. Hartman

  The Alumni Association of the Hahnemann Medical College in 
Philadelphia has elected Dr. G. Willis Hartman, of Harrisburg, 
president for the coming year.  He will succeed Dr. William H. Bishop, 
of New York City. 

Wolforth in Panama
JOHN F. WOLFORTH [photo]

  Mr. and Mrs. H. Wolforth, 41 Buckthorn Avenue, have received word 
from their son, John T. Wolforth, that he has been stationed in Panama.  
Young Wolforth is with the Twenty-third Regular Infantry and has been 
in the service for a year and a half. 

Sergeant George Bingham in France
SERGEANT GEORGE BINGHAM [photo]

  Sergeant George Bingham, M. S. T. Truck Co., No. 1, who was stationed 
at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga., has arrived safely in France.  Bingham 
was born and raised in Chambersburg.  He served four years with the 
Pennsylvania Steel Company as machinist and also spent seven years with 
the Pennsylvania Railroad shops.  He is a son of Mrs. Catherine 
Bingham, 409 Briggs street.  There are fifty-four Harrisburg boys in 
his company.

Two Pennsylvanians in Canada's Casualty List

  OTTAWA, Ont., June 17. - The following Americans are mentioned in 
today's Canadian casualty list:
  Wounded - S. Onslow, Detroit, Mich.; H. G. Sands, Pittsburgh; P. W. 
Rubel, Detroit, Mich.; J. Mamula, Blairs.  Died of wounds - A. C. 
McKinlay, Almeda, Cal. 

TWO NAMED ADVISORS TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT

  Governor Brumbaugh today appointed Joseph F. Neff, of Narbarth, and 
Dr. T. E. Munce, acting State Veterinarian, as members of the Advisory 
Board of the State Department of Health.  Mr. Neff succeeds the late 
Dr. D. P. Gerberich, of Lebanon and Dr. Munce is named to serve while 
State Veterinarian Marshall is in service in Europe. 

DESERTER TURNED OVER TO MILITARY AUTHORITIES

  Walter H. Wade, a deserter, who pleaded guilty in criminal court last 
week to burglarizing the Fort Hunter home of Frank Davenport, was taken 
to Middletown today and turned over to Major Garrison, commanding the 
Aero Squadron.  Judge Kunkel would have sentenced Wade, he said, had 
not the Federal authorities made a special request for the deserter.  
Wade was stationed at Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C., when he deserted. 

Marietta News Notes; Adam Koehler Buried

  MARIETTA, June 18. - The funeral of Adam Koehler was held Sunday 
afternoon at the residence followed by services in Zion Lutheran 
Church, of which he was a lifelong member.  The Ref. W. J. Huntsinger 
officiated.  Burial was made in the family plot in the Marietta 
Cemetery.
  The Red Cross branch at Rowenna held a successful benefit on 
Saturday.
  The J. E. Baker Company employes at Billmeyer on Saturday erected a 
large pole and unfurled a flag.
  Mr. and Mrs. John K. Musser, of Mountville, on Sunday received word 
that their son, Clarence K. Musser, is safely overseas.  He is a member 
of Company C, 108th Field Signal Battalion.
  The Sunday schools of Bainbridge will hold their annual picnic at 
Chickies Park tomorrow.  The picnickers will come by Pennsylvania 
Railroad to Marietta, and at Marietta take trolley cars for Chickies 
Park.
  The annual children's day services of the Marietta Presbyterian 
church were held on Sunday evening in the Grove Memorial Chapel and 
largely attended.
  Sunday was a big day for the Bainbridge Lutheran Church, when the 
Rev. I. P. Zimmerman delivered a special sermon in the morning on "Send 
and Fetch Him, or God's Need of the Young."  The morning address was 
followed by a congregational meeting.  In the evening at 8 o'clock the 
children gave a program of music and readings.  Miss Ethel Latschar, of 
Witmer, was present and gave a number of fine readings and solos.
  Mrs. Kate Waller, of this place, announces the marriages of her 
niece, Miss Ruth Rothrock, and Michael J. Shellenberger, both of 
Marietta.  The young couple went to Chestertown, Maryland, and were 
quietly married by the Rev. J. L. Ward, in the parsonage.  The ceremony 
was performed Monday, June 10.  The couple will reside in Marietta.
  Two golden stars, commemorating the death of two of Marietta's war 
victims, are in the service flag in Center Square.  The first star was 
placed there upon the death of Lloyd Byron Fryberger, and the second, 
for Lieutenant Ben Hiestand, who was killed at Dorr Field, Arcadia, 
Florida. 

Local Boy in France
PRIVATE MORAN E. DeLANCY [photo]

  Mrs. Chas. Hoyer, 2734 Jefferson Street, has received word that her 
brother, Private Moran E. DeLancy, a member of Company G, 112th 
Infantry, has arrived safely in France. 

Boiling Springs News; Children's Day Service

  BOILING SPRINGS, June 18. - A large crowd attended the Children's Day 
service of the Sunday School at St. John's Lutheran Church Sunday 
night.  The program was exceptionally well given.  The committee in 
charge was composed of William Wolf, chairman; Miss Ida Lehman, Mrs. 
Walter Spangler, Miss Emmeline Basehore and Miss Rhea Meixel, Mrs. J. 
C. Bucher, had charge of the music and presided at the organ.  The 
church was beautifully decorated with plants and cut flowers.  After 
the services the flowers were given to the members of the church who 
are confined to their homes by illness.
  Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wenger and granddaughter, Miss Helen Jackson, of 
South Bend, Ind., spent a portion of the past week at the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jacob B. Meixel, of this place.
  The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools of Camp Hill will hold 
a union picnic at Boiling Springs Park on Thursday, June 20.  The 
picnickers will hold a ball game between the married men and the single 
men.  Other contests for which Thrift Stamps will be awarded as prizes 
will be held.  Special cars have been chartered for the two Sunday 
Schools.  The cars will leave Camp Hill at 9 o'clock in the morning and 
will return at 10 p.m.
  Mrs. Frances Howard, of Shippensburg, is the guest of her sister, 
Mrs. William Eckman, Walnut street.
  Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fellers, of Harrisburg, are visiting Mr. Fellers' 
father, James Fellers, -Fourth street.
  Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson, of Lemoyne, were the weekend guests of 
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson.
  Mr. and Mrs. Albert Arnold and family spent Sunday with Mr. Arnold's 
brother, William Arnold, of this place.
  The Misses Freeda and Zula Murtoff motored to Gettysburg on Sunday 
and returned home by way of East Berlin.
  The Rev. A. F. Hammack filled the pulpit of the United Brethren 
Church on Sunday.  He is superintendent of the Virginia Conference and 
came here in the interest of the Lebanon Valley College endowment fund 
campaign, which began today and will continue until the twenty-sixth.  
Albert Wise has been selected to organize a committee in the interest 
of the campaign here.
  Mrs. Blair Kuhn is spending two weeks at the home of her mother, Mrs. 
Keller, at Carlisle. 

SISTER DIES BEFORE WEST SHORE WOMAN ARRIVES

  NEW CUMBERLAND, June 18, - Mrs. Charles D. Brown, of this place, 
received a telegram several days ago telling of the serious illness of 
her sister, Mrs. John Anderson, of Huntingdon, West Virginia.  Mrs. 
Brown immediately started for Huntingdon, but arrived a short time 
after her sister died.  Mrs. Brown is now with her daughter, Mrs. 
Charles Brumley at Charlestown, West Virginia. 

Former Pennsy Employe Has Arrived Over There
HERBERT L. RICHTER [photo]

  Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Richter, 1811 North Fifth street, have received 
word that their son, Herbert L. Richter, in the 103d Ammunition Train, 
has arrived safely in France.  Prior to his enlistment, he was 
connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad.  He is now in the 1st 
Battalion Headquarters, American Expeditionary Navy Force. 

Bloom is "Over There"
PRIVATE SAMUEL BLOOM [photo]

  Private Samuel Bloom has arrived "over there" safely according to 
word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Bloom, 1314 Cowden 
street.  He is a member of Co. 1, 109th Infantry, and prior to his 
departure was stationed at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga.  

Halifax News Briefs; Schools Get Song Books

  HALIFAX, June 18. - John W. Day, of New York, executor for the estate 
of the late William Harris Boyer, who donated to the borough its 
beautiful $30,000 school building has sent to the borough School Board 
125 patriotic song books for use in the schools.
  Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Etzweiler, of Penbrook, spent Sunday at the home 
of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Etzweiler.
  A motorcycle ridden by Harry M. Shaffer, of Halifax Township, was 
struck by an automobile at Second and Armstrong streets Saturday 
evening and badly damaged.  Mr. Shaffer was uninjured.
  Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bowman and Leon Fitting, of Harrisburg, were 
guests over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Fitting.
  Mr. and Mrs. H. Stewart Potter and children and Mrs. Lewis Wagner and 
Miss Sue Wagner spent Sunday at Roseglen, Perry County, visiting Mr. 
and Mrs. H. T. Foose.
  John F. Sheesley, of Matamoras, has been appointed carrier on the 
Star mail route between Halifax and Powls Valley postoffices, vice John 
E. Meredith, resigned.
  Mrs. Charles Hoffman, of Harrisburg, spent the weekend at the home of 
her sister, Mrs. P. C. Fox.
  Mr. and Mrs. John J. Baker and son, of Steelton, were guests at the 
home of Mrs. J. H. Eisenhower over Sunday.
  Mrs. Robert Lutz and two children, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary 
Brunner, of Harrisburg are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Zimmerman.
  Ernest Koppenheffer, of Sunbury, spent the weekend with his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Koppenheffer. 

ARMY GETS MYERS

  CARLISLE, June 18. - Elmer G. Myers, star pitcher on the Philadelphia 
Americans, has been notified by the local draft board at Carlisle to 
report for military service next Monday. 

Women with Flags and Gun Defy Pipeline Men

  SUNBURY, June 18, - Wrapped in American flags, Mrs. John Koenig and 
Mrs. John Meyers yesterday affectively stopped an attempt of a party of 
workmen to lay a pipeline across their properties here.  Refusal had 
been made several days ago, according to the women, and when they saw 
they were being ignored they said that they just decided to do 
something. 
  Securing a revolver, Mrs. Koenig wrapped Old Glory about her 
shoulders and jumped into the ditch.  She defied any action.  Mrs. 
Meyers followed suit.  The workmen then retired, admitting that they 
were beaten. 

PERSONAL

  In loving but sad, remembrance of my dear Father, Dennis, Seager, who 
departed this life one year ago today, June 18, 1917.
Dear is the grave, where my dear father is laid,
Sweet is the memory, that never shall fade.
Roses may wither, leave, fade, and die,
If others forget him, never shall I.
                             His Daughter,
                             CELIA STAMM.

  In loving Memory of our dear son, Mr. David McNaughton, who departed 
this life one year ago today, June 18, 1917.

More and more each day we miss you.
  Friends may think the wound is healed; 
But they little know the sorrow,
  That lies within my heart concealed.

Peaceful be thy rest, dear David,
  It is sweet to breathe they name;
In life, we loved you dearly,
  In death, we do the same.
Sadly missed by his parents,
     Mr. and Mrs. James McNaughton.

  Mrs. John Urban, Mrs. A. M. Boyson, this city; Mrs. H. L. Bates, of 
Steelton; Mr. John Evans, of Cumber Heights, desire to thank all those 
who so kindly assisted them and sent flowers in their sad bereavement 
in the loss of their mother, Mrs. Rachel Evans, 1530 Walnut street. 

LOST LIFE ON LINCOLN

  George B. Hoffman, of York, a sailor on the U. S. S. transport 
President Lincoln, who lost his life when that boat was torpedoed, was 
a brother of Mrs. Walter Matchett, this city.  Memorial services for 
Hoffman were held last Sunday evening in the West Street M. E. Church 
at York, of which he was a member. He was but 18 years old. 

State Hospital man in U. S. Medical Corps
EDWARD B. MONNIER [photo]

  Edward B. Monnier, of Virginia, formerly employed at the Pennsylvania 
State Hospital, who enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States 
Army, last April is now stationed at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, in 
Washington, D. C.