NEWS: Items from The Evening News, June 20, 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JudyBoo Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/dauphin/ _________________________________________ The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Thursday, June 20, 1918 MANY JOINING MARINES HERE With three enlistments this morning the total number of men secured by the United States Marines, with headquarters at 327 Market street, since the drive opened on Monday is eighteen. Captain S. A. W. Patterson, officer in charge of recruiting for the Philadelphia District, will arrive here late this afternoon to complete arrangements for the departure of the men to Paris Island, S. C., on Saturday morning. The men who enlisted today are Howard F. Anderson, of 204 North Second street; Frederick F. Snyder, of 52 East North street, Carlisle, and Herbert F. Mocklin, of Middletown. Anderson has a brother, Paul, 21 years old, fighting with the Marines in France. He is in the 80th Company, 5th Regiment, and according to a letter received by his brother this morning has been fighting in the trenches for the last four months. He has been in the service for two years and was sent to France with the Fifth Regiment last June. This regiment took part in the recent big battle on the Marne, when the Hun invaders were thrown back with heavy casualties. "In the letter which I received this morning my brother urged me to enlist in the marines," declared Anderson after his enlistment, "because he said the men are needed on the other side and because the Marine Corps is the finest branch for the young men to get into. I wanted to join at the same time that my brother did but because of circumstances was prevented. However, I can't resist the plea he made in this letter and so I am going in despite everything." Snyder is accountant and cashier for Pennsylvania Railroad at Johnstown. He declared that he waited a long time for the marine recruiting office to open and wanted to join because he knew that "the Marine Corps is a gentleman's service and the best in the world." After having served six years with the field artillery and having been honorably discharged last year Mocklin chose the "Devil Dogs" for his "outfit." The men who enlisted yesterday are Roy A. Chamberlin, of 1624 North Fourth street; Albert Glaser, 342 Harris street; Donald Good, of Boiling Springs; H. C. Whitten, of Conemaugh, and Harry W. Perkins, of Rishville, Ind. All the men who are enlisting in the Marine Corps are being supplied with Red Cross kits by the Harrisburg chapter. Penbrook Boy Falls Dangerously Wounded in Battle in France [photo] PRIVATE WARREN P. MUMMERT Another local boy to fall dangerously wounded on the field of battle in France is Private Warren P. Mummert, of Penbrook, official word of whose injuries was received this morning by his father, John Mummert, Twenty-ninth and Main streets, Penbrook. Mummert is attached to the 12th Field Artillery, now serving in France. Aside from the fact that he was severely injured no details were conveyed in the War Department dispatch. Mummert enlisted on April 10, 1917, and previous word had been received by his father of the boy's arrival overseas. He has a brother in the service, Sergeant Richard Mummert, of the 320th Field Supply Company, who also is in France. Private Mummert, before his enlistment, was an employe of Blair's butcher shop. MAY LET FEMALE HOBO OUT PRISON Cora Dayton, a female tramp, who dressed as a man and traveled about with hoboes, and who was sentenced to the Eastern Penitentiary at Carlisle in 1916 for from five to ten years, will probably be pardoned tonight by the State Pardon Board. The woman served a time in a Maryland penitentiary before coming here and so she can not be paroled but if she is given her freedom must be pardoned. The board intimated it was willing to give her a new trial after W. W. MacElree, of West Chester, stated that good might be accomplished if she were freed prior to the release of her male companions who still have eight years to serve. Judge Sadler, of Cumberland County, wrote a letter to the board about her case and did not oppose her release. Declaring that the attorneys representing Adam Schultz, of Allegheny County, and Mercurio Pati, of Washington County, had slighted the board through failure to appear when the cases were called this morning, the Pardon Board struck these two cases from the calendar. A case scheduled for this afternoon is that in which Freda Trost, Philadelphia, asks a pardon. She poisoned her husband eighteen hours after marriage in 1912, and sentence of death was commuted in November of 1913. Attorneys appearing before the board today did not follow the course of several lawyers yesterday who argued that their convict clients ought to be pardoned so they can join the army and fight the Huns. The board did not take kindly to these pleas and said so. "This board does not believe that the Army and Navy of the United States should be made a dumping ground for all the criminals and degenerates who through enlistment hope to secure release from just punishment," was the way Secretary of the commonwealth woods summed up these jailed-patriots' cases. The board late this afternoon will complete a two-day sitting, the longest on record, and recommendations to the Governor will be made this evening. 45 PERRY BOYS LEAVE MONDAY Will Report to Draft Board Prior to Going to Camp Lee NEW BLOOMFIELD, June 20. - Forth-five Perry County men will leave this place for Camp Lee, Va., next Monday. They will report to the County Draft Board on Saturday, June 11, at 3 p. m., and will start for camp at 7 a. m. on Monday. Following is the list: Harry B. Jenkins, Cisna Run; Ralph E. Harvey, Ickesburg; J. E. Zellers, Liverpool; F. W. Rhinesmith, New Germantown; John Reamer, Newport; Erery R. Fry, Millerstown; W. R. S. Dimm, Donally's Mills; Rufus Foster, Duncannon; William B. Brown, Duncannon; George F. Fritz, Ickesburg; Frederick T. Lowe, Duncannon; Shuler Z. McKelvey, Duncannon; Harry E. Swab, Newport; Harry J. Liddick, Millerstown; Morris C. Smith, Wila; James A. Bolden, Duncannon; Harry E. Rhoads, Montgomery's Ferry; Charles B. Smith, Ickesburg; David H. George, Newport; William H. Fahnestock, Millerstown. James K. Mort, Andersonburg; William E. Rodemaker, Duncannon, R. D.; Guy F. Barrick, Shermansdale; Mervin R. Painter, Wila; S. L. Gosselman, Donally's Mills; George W. Hill, Marysville, R. D.; Lloyd P. Dundorf, Shermansdale; George L. Moyer, Loysville; Harry F. Campbell, Newport; Stewart F. Hetrick, Duncannon; Charles Snyder, Marysville, R. D.; John F. F. Rodemaker, New Bloomfield; Oscar M. Moyer, Loysville, R. D.; Harvey A. Anxt, Duncannon; William M. Heckendorn, Mannsville; Samuel W. Stambaugh, New Bloomfield, John A. Knaub, Marysville; Lloyd A. Smith, Duncannon; George R. Fry, Newport; John F. Trimmer, Liverpool; Foster S. Kitner, New Bloomfield, R. D.; Charles F. Bitner, Newport; George W. Barge, Liverpool, R. D.; Nelson Bostdorf, Duncannon, R. D.; Albert J. Lowe, Duncannon, R. D. D., P. & S. Salesman to Go to Camp Lee Monday L. A. MILLER [photo] With the Harrisburg boys who leave for Camp Lee next Monday will be L. A. Miller, a salesman in the Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart store. He has been a salesman in the Men's Department for five years and the members of the department have presented him with a wrist watch. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Miller, 227 Emerald street, and is a graduate of Central High School. Allen News Briefs ALLEN, June 20. - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wolf, of Franklintown, visited Mrs. Charles Enck. Miss Adeline Hollinger, of Gettysburg, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Gates. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Landis and daughter, of Enola, visited Mr. Landis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Landis. George Zell is spending the week with his son Ralph, at Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson E. Liter celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Sunday by serving lemonade, ice cream and cake to their friends. The dining room was a typical rose garden. Cyrus Stroman, who was visiting his aunt, Mrs. Warren Zell, has returned to his home at Lancaster. A service flag with nineteen stars placed upon it was unfurled at this place Monday evening in honor of the local boys. A patriotic talk was given by H. Frank Hare, of Mechanicsburg. James Cook, of Harrisburg, visited Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bowman. Mrs. John Raudemaker and daughter, of Harrisburg, were the recent guests of the former's mother, Mrs. Levi Enck. The members of the Senior class of the Central High School who were recently elected members of the C. A. O. Society are Miss Gertrude McDevitt, Miss Helen Kochenderfer, Miss Eleanor Eby, Miss Virginia Downes, Miss Frances Grove, Miss Charlotte Grove, Miss Margaret Good, Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, Miss Dorothy Devout, Miss Charlotte Ferguson, Miss Virginia Forrer, Miss Mildred DeShong, Miss Elizabeth Howard, Miss Grace Peake and Miss Hazel Collier. Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Keys, of West Fairview, announce the birth of a daughter, Rachel Irene. Mrs. Keys prior to her marriage was Miss Catherine Rosboro, of Duncannon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Anderson, 121 Linden street, announce the birth of a daughter, Evelyn May, Monday, June 17. Mrs. Anderson prior to her marriage was Miss Iva Rudy, of New Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly, 1511 South Cameron street, announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret Evelyn, June 17. Personal Briefs Mrs. Albert Reinhard, 214 Cumberland street, is the guest of her brother, the Rev. George Wenrich, at Canton, Pa. Miss Stella Metzger, 114 North Fourteenth street, will leave on Saturday for a week's visit at Locust Valley Farm, near Mechanicsburg. Miss Maude Stamm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stamm, of 332 South Thirteenth street, who was graduated from Vassar College this year, arrived home yesterday. After the graduating exercises at the college Miss Stamm motored to Amherst, Mass., with Miss Lydia Cowan, where they attended a house party of a number of Vassar girls. Miss Stamm will leave tomorrow for Rosemont to visit Mr. and Mrs. Alba Johnston, whose daughter, Miss Ruth Anna Johnston, will be married shortly to Charles W. Snowden, Jr., of Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Ely, 307 North Front street, left today for Oyster Bay, where they will be the guests of Mr. Ely's sister, Mrs. Tiffiny. Mrs. Coover, of Dillsburg, spent yesterday in Harrisburg. Mrs. Florence Baillis, 208 North Third street, has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Mrs. William Donaldson, 204 North Second street, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Loud, of Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Irene Probst, of Lancaster, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Walters, 317 North Second street. William Donaldson, 204 North Second street, is in Canada on a fishing trip. Miss Martha Fleming, 1909 North Front street, will leave for Vassar Training Camp, the "College Women's Plattsburg," on June 27, where she will take the course for nurses. Mrs. John Herbein and son, Lester, 434 South Seventeenth street have returned from a short trip to Hazleton. Miss Mary Nestor, Williamsport, is spending several days here, having come to attend the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Moyer, 705 North Sixth street. Mrs. Edgar Wills and her little daughter, Dorothy, of Scranton, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Weakley, 1815 North Second street. Miss Persia Holden, of Bennington, Vt., and Miss Barbara Van Vliet, of Plainfield, N. J., will return home today after their visit with Miss Jean Chamberlain, 323 North Front street. Mrs. Frank Stauffer, of Camp Hill, spent the day with Mrs. Elmer E. Kunkel, of Paxtang. Captain G. C. Schwartz, stationed at Camp Grant, Ill., spent several days with his brothers, E. Theodore and Forest E. Schwartz, 438 Boas street. Mrs. Fred Kuebler, 341 Crescent street, has received word of the safe arrival in France of her son Fred. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hoopes, 1246 Bailey street, have received word of the arrival safely overseas of their grandson, Sergeant Leroy L. Downs, Steelton, Battery C, 21st Field Artillery, which was stationed at Texas prior to departure for France. Mrs. Edson J. Hockenbury and family, Bellevue Park, have gone to Wildwood Crest for the Summer, Mr. Hockenbury will join them later. Miss Leona Scott, 1720 State street, is visiting in Barberton, Ohio. Mrs. C. L. Scott is spending some time at Harvey's Lake. Miss Helen Dunlap, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Dunlap, the Rodearmel Apartments, has returned from Smith College for the Summer. About thirty guests from Harrisburg will attend an informal party which Miss Almeda Herman will give this evening at her Summer home at the Aqueduct. Miss M. Kathryn Brooke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Brooke, Camp Hill, left Tuesday for Philadelphia, where she will take a course of intensive training at the Municipal Hospital. The course will fit her for the position of Technician in the United States Government laboratories. In order to take the course, Miss Brooke was asked to signify her willingness to serve either in the United States or abroad. Miss Brooke was one of the honor students of the class of 1916 Central High School, and is also a graduate of Drexel Institute, class of 1918. Mrs. John W. German, Jr. will entertain the members of the R. F. O. M. Club of the Y. W. C. A. at her residence this evening. Mrs. German is the leader of the club. _____ Mrs. Samuel F. Dunkle, Nineteenth and Derry streets, entertained informally at cards and dinner yesterday at the Harrisburg Country club. The guests included Mrs. William Martz, of Steelton; Mrs. Edith Feight, New Cumberland; Mrs. David Smouse, this city; Mrs. Emmett Gherst, of Hummelstown, Mrs. Dodge, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Brinton and Mrs. Charles Shaar, of Camp Hill. Governor and Mrs. Brumbaugh had as their guests last evening at the Executive Mansion, Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Shindel and his daughters, the Misses Mary Elizabeth, Virginia O'Brien and Priscolla Catharine and nephew, Emile W. Maass, Jr., all of Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wilson and daughter, Charlotte, Mrs. Annie Hostetter and daughter, Ruth, all of Johnstown, were the recent guests at the home of J. A. Bell, this city. AIRMEN KILLED AT DAYTON DAYTON, Ohio, June 20. - Lieutenants Frank S. Patterson, of this city, and Leroy Swan of Norwich, Conn., were instantly killed at Wright Field last evening when the airplane they were testing crumpled at an altitude of 15,000 feet and crashed to earth. STEELTON MAN IN WRECK Ahmad T. Hamawei, of the borough, was a passenger on the Pennsylvania train which figured in the wreck at Larue, fifteen miles below York, yesterday afternoon. A car on one train jumped the track and a passing train sideswiped it, causing considerable damage. PRESENTED WITH WATCH Thomas C. Gaffney, who left today for Lancaster to report for service in the Marine Corps, was yesterday presented with a wristwatch by the Bethlehem Steel Company employes of the narrow gauge transportation department. Until joining the Marines Gaffney was assistant superintendent of the narrow gauge department. ON VACATION Miss Edna V. Fry, South Second street, is spending a two-week vacation in Hagerstown and Martinsburg. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Sarah, who will spend the summer at the two cities. BOYS MEET IN FRANCE Another Middletown boy who is doing his "bit" for his country is William Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Brown, of South Wood street, who is at the Present time located in France, with about sixty other boys from this borough. Young Brown enlisted in October of last year with Walter Shellenberger, of town, and the two boys were sent to Rockford, Ill., at which place they were in training for three months before going overseas. Brown and Shellenberger spent their Christmas Day on the ocean and landed on French soil on the 28th of December last year. He is a member of Company E, Thirty-fifth Engineering Corps, of the United States Army. In a recent letter to his parents, Brown states that he and other local boys stationed in his section are in fine health and enjoying all the ins and outs of army life. An odd coincidence is his experiences overseas, which he related in letters received by friends, was that he had injured his finger while at work in the cars and was sent to a base hospital for treatment. On walking up to one of the men in the hospital for the treatment he finds he is being bandaged by Claude F. Garver, of Middletown. This was their first meeting in France, but now the two boys see each other nearly every evening. Garver is top sergeant of Evacuation Hospital No. 3, and has now been stationed on French soil for six months. SERGEANT BOWMAN HERE Sergt. Irwin Bowman, who has been stationed at Waco, Texas, for the past several months, is spending some time in town as the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houser, on West Ann street. MIDDLETOWN PERSONALS Mrs. William M. Nauman, of Rochester, N. Y., and Mrs. William D. Matheson, of Reading, are spending some time in the borough visiting their mother, Mrs. Joseph H. Nisley, on East Main street, who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. P. Russell have returned to their home at Johnsonburg after spending the past several days in town as the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon C. Peters. Mrs. Richard Boyd and daughter, Louise, of Pittsburgh, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Boyd, on North Union street. Mrs. George I. King and children, of North Union street, left yesterday afternoon for Mt. Gretna, at which place they will occupy their summer cottage. Swanberry in France JACOB L. SWANBERRY [photo] Mrs. Jacob Swanberry, 2168 Brookwood street, has received word that her son, Jacob L., has arrived safely in France with other Harrisburg boys in the 113th Infantry. Before he enlisted on May 29, 1917, Swanberry was a Pennsylvania Railroad caller. Millersville Normal Graduates Teachers MILLERSVILLE, June 20. - Yesterday's big output of teachers from the Millersville State Normal School is expected to solve to some extent the problem prevailing in this part of the State because of lack of experienced teachers. Among the graduates announced by President Henry M. Harbold, of the Normal School, were the following: Elsie A. Balmer, Lititz; Ellen U. Benner, Middletown; Margaret Bollinger, Middletown; Kathryn E. Cassell, Elizabethtown; Ruth E. Coble, Elizabethtown; Lottie R. Cunningham, Mifflintown; Marion E. Esbenshade, Strasburg; Mary T. Fisher, Richland; Pauline M. Garber, Bainbridge; Salome S. Gingrich, Lebanon; Anna V. Gish, Millersville; Hilda Groninger, Mifflintown; Mabel C. Gurtisen, Strasburg; Susan V. Homsher, Strasburg; Erma E. Hower, Mifflintown; Esther E. Hower, Mifflintown; Rhoda Kauffman, Mifflintown; Catherine Kendig, Millersville; Orpha Kinard, Ephrata; Helen V. Kern, Orwigsburg; Bertha R. Kreider, Lebanon; Marian M. Kreider, Leaman Place; Mary C. Kreider, Annville; Helen M. Lightnet (sic, Lightner?), Loysville; Charles Lohman, Waynesboro; Latora Markel, Lewistown; Helen K. Middleton, Waynesboro; Verna R. Mohn, Columbia; Marie G. Rees, Millersville; Kathryn A. Shearer, Millersville; Naomi Shenberger, Hellem; Miriam K. Shuman, Mechanicsburg; Alice K. Smith, Peach Bottom; Della M. Street, Delta; Argive Warren, Etters; Bessie Witmyer, Manheim; Irvin O. Bacastow, Palmyra, J. Urban Baker, Landisville; Wade M. Becker, Hanover; William Drumm, Millersville; Frank W. Hershey, Gap; Bruce G. Nebinger, Lewisberry; John R. Roath, Jr., Maytown; Walter N. Rutt, Florin; Samuel G. Smith, Bainbridge; Paul Thompson, Delta; Hiram G. Troop, Seaman Place; Walter S. Wesley, Delta. Too Young But He's Willing to Go to War ELDRIDGE ZEIGLER [photo] Eldridge Zeigler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zeigler, 617 Kelker street, is the proud owner of a Liberty Bond and several Thrift Stamps. He is sorry he is too young to join the boys in France to help lick the Kaiser. U. S. Troops in France SERGEANT C. R. GREEN [photo] Sergeant Charles R. Green, 222 South Fourteenth street, a member of the old Eighth, who served on the border and went with his company to Camp Hancock, reports that he is having an interesting time somewhere in France. Shiremanstown News Events Briefly Told SHIREMANSTOWN, June 20. - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Sheely celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their residence Tuesday evening. Miss Jennie Kline, Miss Rhoda Kline, and David Kline, are spending some time with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Kline, at Gardners Station. Miss Rhoda Beamer was a recent guest of Miss Myrtle Rupp, at Washington Heights. Mrs. D. W. Harman is spending several days with her parents, Beavertown. C. E. Emerson, of Baltimore, visited his niece, Mrs. Frank W. Wallace. Miss Fatie Fells has returned to Baltimore after being entertained by Mrs. George Sadler Rupp. Mrs. G. H. Kipp and Mrs. Aaron Lauver, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kipp and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weigel. Miss Myrtle Kauffman has returned to her country home near Lisburn after spending the weekend with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weigel and son Edwin, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday with the former's parents. Walter Williamson, Sr., has returned to Lambertville, N. J., after spending several days with relatives here. Mr. S. S. Frazier and daughter, Miss Etta Frazier, were Mechanicsburg visitors Wednesday. Sergeant Miller "Over" SERGEANT H. G. MILLER [photo] Mrs. Harry G. Miller, 547 South Front street, has received word from the Government of the safe arrival overseas of her husband, Sergeant Harry G. Miller, Co. F, 103rd Regiment, Division Supply Train. Prior to his departure Sergeant Miller was stationed at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga. Dickinson College Men in U. S. Service CARLISLE, June 20. - The second edition of the Dickinson College roll call of undergraduates and alumni now in Government service in this Country and in Europe which is being edited this week, shows the great part this college is taking in the world war. Of the college faculty now on leaves of absence and engaged in war work are Prof. W. N. Norcross, M. G. Filler, Dr. William Landis and Professor Gaylord Patterson. The number of undergraduates and alumni of the local institution engaged in actual war work or are awaiting orders to proceed to the front is placed at between 390 and 400. HERBERT HAYS, GRANDSON OF MOLLY PITCHER, DIES CARLISLE, June 20. - Herbert Hays, a grandson of Molly Pitcher, of Revolutionary fame, died here yesterday. Hays had lived in Carlisle for many years. MISS SWEIGERT IS TEACHER NEW CUMBERLAND, June 20. - Miss Pauline Sweigert has been elected teacher of the Kohlertown school, Cumberland County. Miss Sweigert was graduated from the New Cumberland High School in 1917. She took a post-graduate course this year. Gintzer in England EDWARD L. GINTZER [photo] Mrs. Mary Gintzer, formerly of Highspire, now residing at 333 Maclay street, has received word of the safe arrival in England of her son, Edward L. Gintzer, a member of Company E, 110th Infantry. Young Gintzer was formerly a member of the Machine Gun Company of the old Eighth Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania. Dauphin Briefs DAUPHIN, June 20. - The Ladies' Aid Society, of the United Evangelical Church, will meet at the home of Mrs. Katharine Kinter, Erie street, on Tuesday evening, June 25. Mrs. J. D. M. Reed and her guests, Mrs. F. M. Shope and son, of Berwick, were the guests of Mrs. James Miller, at Rockville yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John Nye and children and William A. Garman were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zinn, at Camp Hill. Miss Flora McCarty has returned from a visit to Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Naomi Wolf, at Harrisburg. Charles Beil, of Stony Creek, has returned from the Harrisburg Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Facer, announce the birth of a son, Joseph Edmond, on Tuesday, June 18. Mrs. Facer, prior to her marriage, was Miss Mary Shoop. FOOTBALL STAR GOING James A. Shope, who has been an engineer in the City Park Department for more than four years, will be among those to leave this city Monday for Camp Lee. Shope was captain of the first football team to represent Technical High School on the gridiron and a member of the graduating class of 1907. Shope lives at Perdix but was registered with Draft Board No. 2 in this city. MAKES APPOINTMENTS IN THE RESERVE MILITIA Adjutant General Beary today announced the following appointments in the Reserve Militia: Dr. George E. Hayward, Meadville, first lieutenant, Medical Corps, 3rd Infantry. Second Lieutenant Alvin Frederick, Co. B, 2nd Infantry, Allentown, to first lieutenant. Second Lieutenant J. E. Dulton, Co. M, 1st Infantry, Reading, to first lieutenant. Second Lieutenant William D. Forsyth, Co. D, 3rd Infantry, Millvale, to captain and assign as adjutant, 3rd Infantry. BABY SWALLOWED ACID A marked improvement was reported today in the condition of George Roller, 3 years old, son of Mrs. Hattie Roller, 634 Broad street, who by mistake swallowed a quantity of carbolic acid yesterday. The child found the bottle on a shelf in the bathroom of the Roller home. DIVORCE DECREE SIGNED The Court today signed a decree in divorce in the case of Oscar W. Moeslein, 11 South Eighteenth street, vs. Catherine Moeslein, 1921 Brookwood street. HELD ON WIFE BEATING CHARGE Sol Emanuel, 1252 Market street, was held for court today by Alderman Caveny, who presided in police court instead of Mayor Keister, on the charge of assault and battery. Emanuel's wife testified that he beat her brutally after an argument they had while Sol was drunk. TREASURY CLERK INDUCTED Joseph Mennaugh, 624 Race street, one of the clerks in the City Treasury, applied recently to the draft board of the first city district to be inducted and today he received word that on July 15 he will be sent to the University of Pittsburgh for special training. CONSTABLE APPOINTED Judge Kunkel today appointed George Lutz as constable of the Second Ward, Royalton, to succeed Henry Brandt, resigned. Up-County to Send 17 Men to Lee Tuesday The Elizabethville draft board today made up the list of seventeen men who will be sent to Camp Lee next Tuesday, leaving Elizabethville at 3:30 o'clock. The board was delayed because ten of the selectives were not approved and certified back by the Medical Advisory Board until today. The list follows: Edwin Bechtel, Elizabethville; James Eschopp, Millersburg; Edwin Nester, Lykens; Rober Seal, Millersburg; Bruce Morris, Lykens; Charles Shadle, Elizabethville; William F. Leightner, Williamstown; Earl Williams, Lykens; Harry A. Hoover, Halifax; Allen H. Lentz, Halifax; Lloyd Mack, Millersburg; Chauncey Saliday, Higgins, R. F. D.; Lawrence Romberger, Elizabethville; Lee Ziegler, Elizabethville; Loysius Mellen, Halifax; George James, Williamstown and Francis Sholley, Lykens.