NEWS: Items from The Evening News, June 22, 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., Saturday, June 22, 1918 NAMED 12 NEW TAX COLLECTORS Twelve of the fourteen city ward collectors of county taxes were appointed by the County Commissioners last evening just before the commissioners adjourned. The collectors for the Third and Fourth Wards were appointed a fortnight ago. Not one of the old collectors was re- appointed. The following list shows the appointees and the collectors whom they succeed: First Ward, Harry Beard, 1014 Hemlock, vice R. H. Balthaser 112 Conoy; Second Ward, William H. Reindel, 118 Washington, vice W. E. Farner, 234 South Fourteenth; Third Ward, Thomas Taylor, 111 Chestnut, vice Merlo Cope, 19 South Third; Fourth Ward, W. A. Leech, 404 Spring, vice A. W. Hartman, 226 North; Fifth Ward, Benjamin F. Fetterman, 1116 Montgomery, vice Preston S. Seidel, 273 Herr; Sixth Ward, A. M. Landis, 269 Calder, vice Charles T. Jones, 258 Verbeke; Seventh Ward, Charles C. Osborn, 1101 Cowden, vice Harry B. Shaner, 637 Harris; Eighth Ward, Adam H. Suter, 235 North Fifteenth, vice W. L. Grimes, 1623 North; Ninth Ward, M. M. Tawney, 129 South Thirteenth, vice A. T. Sides, 52 Balm; Tenth Ward, Simon W. Goodyear, 2549 North Sixth, vice John F. Ross, 616 Maclay; Eleventh Ward, J. Nagle Hutton, 429 Muench, vice James A. Rankin, 1912 Penn; Twelfth Ward, Edwin T. Trego, 1725 Penn, vice R. E. Monegan, 1602 Penn; Thirteenth Ward, George S. Dunkle, 1946 Derry, vice George B. Sprout, 928 Norwood, deceased; Fourteenth Ward, L. G. Dapp, Riverside, new. Give Dinner in Honor of Two Local Selectives A chicken and waffle dinner was given last evening at Fogler's Inn, Dauphin, in honor of Harry Raymond Brown and Robert L. Marshall, two of the Harrisburg boys who will leave on Monday for Camp Lee. During the dinner each of the boys was presented with a wrist watch and a pocket knife, Alderman Shaner made the presentation speech, wishing them the best of luck and a safe return. Those present at the dinner were Alderman Shaner, John Gallagher, John Kobler, Charles Coffey, Russel Finns, Arthur Sims, Robert Meck, Edward Wade, William Shade, Fulmer Low, Charles Gough, Israel Michlovitz, Arch Malloy, H. B. Shaner, Harry R. Brown and Robert L. Marshall. Mr. Brown was formerly an employe of THE PATRIOT. Honored by Parents on Eve of Leaving for Camp FRANK MARTIN [photo] Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, 433 Market street, gave a banquet last evening in honor of their son, Frank Martin, who is going into the service of Uncle Sam. The banquet room was decorated with the U. S. A. colors and music was a feature during the evening. The toastmaster was Harry Cooper, who opened the banquet by calling on Chas. Martin, Jr., 5 years old, the latter presented his Uncle Frank with a beautiful wrist watch and stated that he wished he was older so that he, too, could go and fight the Huns and make them go on the run. There were many speeches through the evening, among the best being those of Mr. Ansel, of Lancaster, and John Martin of the city, in which the latter stated he hoped to be able soon to shoulder a gun and make the Hun run. He is one of the best expert sharp shooters in Dauphin County. The following attended the banquet: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Grove Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose, Miss Viola Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Marsilie, Messrs, Jack M. Ansel, Hyman Morrison, I. Greenberg, Harry Cooper, H. Holstein, G. Sides, A. Kassner, M. Daylor, Ed. Hoffman, M. Taras, O. Zealry, R. Bertman, S. Vanetta, W. A. Patterson, W. Kelly, E. Morrell, C. Emeerick, H. Handshaw, Ed. Muna, B. Faustnauch, Abe Landis, John Martin, B. McFadden, P. Ragan, R. Christ, Jack Ambrose, E. Powell, E. Richardson, H. Shoop, B. Rotherock, C. Rapp, G. Tripner, E. C. Gettes, C. Blessing, J. Dutz. The banquet was closed with the "Star Spangled Banner." Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Cadwallader, of West Fairview, entertained informally at cards last evening, at their residence, in honor of their houseguest, Mrs. P. H. Worrell, of Philadelphia, a sister of Dr. Cadwalader. Among the guests were Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. House, Mr. and Mrs. Weir Eberly, Mechanicsburg. Miss Eleanor Eby, a senior at Central High School, entertained a number of her classmates and friends at her home last evening 2012 North Third street. The guests were entertained by music, games and dancing. Late in the evening refreshments were served to the following: Miss Frances Grove, Miss Margaret Good, Miss Charlotte Grove, Miss Mildred DeShong, Miss Helen Bellnap, Miss Eleanor Eby, Robert Crist, Harold Martz, George Spangler, Seymour Nissley, Walter McCann and Albert Rinkenbach. Complimentary to Miss Esther Dewees, who celebrated her sixteenth birthday anniversary yesterday, a surprise party was given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewees, at their residence, 2004 North Fourth street. Pennants and colors of the Central High School decorated the rooms, and the guests enjoyed games. Those in attendance were the Misses Esther Jean, Sara Dice, Zatan Warner, Kathleen Eyler, Margaret Pitzel, Ruth Strickner, Esther Dewees, Paul Schank, James Eby and Mr. and Mrs. Dewees. Personal Briefs Miss Marion Cadwallader, of West Fairview, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. P. H. Worrell, of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Commings were the guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Commings, 14 North Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs. Commings were on their way to Elmira N. Y., their former home, where they expect to reside in the near future. Mrs. P. H. Worrell, of Philadelphia, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. I. Cadwallader, of West Fairview, has returned to her home in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Cooper, Highspire, have received word of the safe arrival overseas of their son, John M. Cooper. Mr. Cooper is with Co. A, 103rd Supply Train, and previous to his sailing was stationed at Camp Hancock. Mrs. R. W. Ehling, Highspire, has received word of the safe arrival overseas of her husband, R. W. Ehling, who is with the 305th Field Battery, Co. A, Signal Corps, previously stationed at Camp Lee. Stewart A. Koser, who has just received his degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Yale University arrived here today for a short visit with his father, Dr. A. S. Koser, 214 North Second street, before reporting to the Selective Draft Board for military duty. Mrs. Lester S. Melchoir, Penns Grove, N. J., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cowdrey, at Highspire for a week. The Rev. Dr. Floyd Appleton, Second and Emerald streets, the Rev. Leroy F. Baker and daughter, Miss Anna M. Baker, Paxtang, the Rev. Henry A. Post, 1852 Market street, James L. Homire, 1900 Mulberry street, and Miss Margaret Coates, 114 Calder street, have returned from Eagles Mere, Pa., where they attended a conference of workers of the Episcopal Church which was held there this week under the auspices of the Junior Auxiliary of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Mrs. John Barker, of the Tausig Apartments, Walnut and Second streets, has gone to Atlantic City for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Kuhn and family, of Newport, moved to Harrisburg yesterday. They will reside on Seventeenth street between Derry and Market streets. Miss Florence and Miss Ruth Nunemacher, Reading, are visiting Miss Mabel Dobbs, 515 South Fourteenth street. Mrs. Maurice E. Finney, 1407 North Front street, left yesterday for Ephrata, where she will spend the Summer. Her husband, Colonel Finney, is now in France. Mrs. Mahlon Evans, her daughter, Mrs. Harry Ambler, and two sons, 412 North Second street, are spending the Summer at their cottage at Chelsea, Atlantic City. Miss Rachel Pollock, Dr. Martha Pollock and their niece, Miss Martha W. Buehler, 232 North Second street, are spending the summer at their country home, "Crooked Acres." Miss Katharine Irene McCailey, 810 North Second street, left yesterday for Atlantic City and New York. From the latter place she will sail for Christobal, Canal Zone, to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry R. Behrens. Mr. and Mrs. William Irwin, 1812 Green street, entertained last evening at their residence in honor of their son, J. W. Irwin, who will leave on Monday for Camp Lee. Large bouquets of garden flowers and many American flags made the house most attractive. Mr. Irwin is a member of the "Hick-A-Thrift" class of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church, taught by Henry Messersmith, which is one of the largest classes in the State and of which he is one hundredth member to enter the service. A musical program was given during the evening, and Mr. Irwin was presented with many useful gifts. An interesting feature was that four generations were represented at the party. Those in attendance were: Guy Ruppert, Mr. Kell, Harry Messersmith, Ronald Sweigert, Harry Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. O. Malseed, Miss Elsie Malseed, Mrs. Owen Mathiot, William Mathiot, the Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Cooper, Mrs. Ralph Steckley, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. William Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. Janiver Irwin and Miss Martha Irwin. Mr. Irwin is a well-known athlete, having been pitcher for the Electricians, of the Central Iron and Steel Company. The conference of Federated Industrial Clubs of the Y. W. C. A., which opens today at Camp Nepahwin, Canton, will be attended by the following delegates from Harrisburg: Miss Lois G. Scott, leader; Miss Ruth Seabold and Miss Pearl Hoover, R. F. O. M. Club; Miss Daisy Seidle, Miss Bertha Schubauer, Miss Sarah Wrightstone, Bachelor Girls Club; Miss Esther Gardner, T. M. T. M.; Miss Ruth Arnold, Laetus; Miss Kathryn McLoughlin and Miss Peggy Divan, Monito; Miss Elizabeth Hartman, Komrade Klub. They will return Saturday, July 6. In honor of the eleventh birthday anniversary of Miss Rebekah Fornwalt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Fornwalt, 1933 Green street, a number of her young friends were her guests at a supper given last evening at her residence. The table appointments and decorations were most artistic in pink and white, with a centerpiece of pink rambler roses and attractive favors in pink. A large birthday cake with a candle for each year was placed at each end of the table. Mrs. Fornwalt was assisted in serving by Mrs. William Taylor and Miss Bess Eckenrode. The guests included Mildred Zimmerman, Harriet Rhoades, Charlotte Snyder, Dorothy Reheard, Elizabeth Myers, Bernice Mall, Minnie Eaton, Ruth Stauffer and Martha Stauffer. Mr. and Mrs. W. Snyder entertained recently at a farewell party at their residence in honor of Simon Snyder who has enlisted in the Navy and left today to report for duty. The guests enjoyed an evening of games and music and a buffet supper was served to the following: the Misses Edith, Dorothy and Elizabeth Buser, Miss Sarah Bennett, Miss Elizabeth Holmes, Russell Nesbit, Edward Snyder, all from Bressler; Mrs. W. Stephens and daughters, Sarah and Irene, of Enhaut; Mrs. Gussie Toomey, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennett and daughters, Faustine, Geneva and Ethel, of Heagys Heights; Mrs. G. Duckert, of Philadelphia; Mrs. L. Snyder, Miss Louise Blurebaker, Miss May Churche, Miss Irene Bell, Miss Pauline Weise, Frank Bennett, Jr., Oberlin; Floyd and Raymond Harter, of Steelton; Clyde Peters, of Steelton; Paul Lenker and Paul Fughet. Members of the Harrisburg Academy Glee Club [group photo] Top row; W. Albert Ramey and Frank Stineman; third row; Alton Larock, John Hunter, Robert Stewart, Warren Laudermilch and Rollin Goodfellow; second row: Nelson Wescoat, Samuel Fisher, Theodore Morganthaler, Wilbur Morse, Harry Blecker and Donald Brinser; bottom row, Nelson Shreiner, Mena Solorzano, Eugenio Esquerro, H. B. N. Pritchard, Henry Michauz, Fred Bateman and Mennert Newlin. Although not making any tours during the past school season, the Harrisburg Academy Glee Club made quite a name for itself in scholastic circles. For the past four years there has been an organization of this kind at the uptown school, but the past year, due to the conscientious efforts of H. B. N. Pritchard, instructor of English, the club reached its prime, and was among the best of its kind in preparatory schools of the State. Robert S. Arthur Gets Engineers' commission Another young Harrisburger has received a commission in the United States Officers' Reserve Corps. Robert S. Arthur, 211 Locust street, formerly of Chicago, has been appointed to the rank of first lieutenant in the engineers, after three months' training at one of the officers' training camps. While Arthur is the only Harrisburger to be commissioned at this time, there are several others from central Pennsylvania who received their commissions from the Adjutant General's Department in Washington yesterday. They are: William B. High, of York; Edward J. Stein, of Lancaster, and Arthur Cunningham, of Gettysburg. High and Stein are first lieutenants and Cunningham is a second lieutenant. Before leaving for the training camp, Arthur was doing engineering work at the new Government plant at Marsh Run, in York County. SCOUT LEADERS SERVE UNCLE SAM Drive for New Ones Necessary Because Many Have Enlisted The chief reason for the scarcity of Boy Scout leaders in this city, which makes necessary the big drive which starts next week, is the fact that so many of the former scoutmasters have volunteered their services to Uncle Sam. Following is the honor roll of the Scout organization in Harrisburg: "Ike" Rockman, Scout Master, Troop 2, School Section American Ex. Force; J. N. Yoffee, Scout Master, Troop 2; Francis Griffey, Scout Master, Troop 3, Camp Lee, Va.; Garfield McAllister, Scout Master, Troop 4, Camp Sevier, S. C.; Addison Armstrong, Assistant Scout Master, Troop 6, U. S. Medical Corps, Am. Ex. Force; W. F. Demming, Assistant Scout Master, Troop 6, 224th Aero Squadron, Am. Ex. Force; William J. Shader, Scout Master, Troop 8, U. S. Tank Corps, Fort Clocum, N. Y.; Dr. G. A. Zimmerman, Scout Master, Troup 12, U. S. Medical Corps, Camp Wheeler, Ga.; John Boyson, Assistant Scout Master, Troop 4; Lawrence Moyer, Assistant Scout Master, Troop 11, Aviation Corps, England. J. Boyd Trostle, Scout Master, Troop 1, Lemoyne; Evan J. Miller, Troop 11, Base Hospital, France; Edward Roth, Troop 11, First Lieutenant, National Army; Samuel Froelich, Troop 11, First Lieutenant, National Army; Joseph Strouse, Troop 11; Assistant Paymaster, U. S. Navy; Charles Williams, Troop 11, U. S. Military Academy, West Point; Donald Moyer Troop 11, U. S. Aviation Corps, Texas; Marshall Keister, Troop 11, Field Artillery, Texas; Ralph Williams, Troop 11, U. S. Navy; Porter Harris, Troop 11, Signal Corps, France; Howell Becht, Troop 11, Gas and Flame Regiment, France; William Hilton, Troop 11, U. S. Navy; William Boyson, Troop 4; Edwin Payne, Troop 4; J. Davis, Troop 4; Robert Fohl, Troop 4; Ralph Evans, Troop 4. James C. Fitzpatrick, Troop 4; George Fitzpatrick, Troop 4; Walter Klucker, Troop 4; Horace Cassel, Troop 4; Dick Clouser, Troop 4; R. Miller, Troop 4; Arthur Lewis, Troop 4; L. Mehaffee, Troop 4; Dick Ogelsby, Troop 4; J. White, Troop 4; Robert Andrews, Troop 4; Robert Payne, Troop 4. John H. Keller, Troop 18; J. Boyd Paul, Troop 18; Gordon Werner, Troop 18; Earl Martin, Troop 18; Joseph Lutz, Troop 18; Gilbert Werner, Troop 18; Foster E. Dunlap, Troop 18; Alvin Colestock, Troop 18; John L. Rausch, Troop 18; Lester Tuckey, Troop 18; Albert Michael Troop 18; Paul Lucas, Troop 18; Leo Luttringer, Troop 17, U. S. Army. Forming New Railway Operating Corps Here Announcement has been made that a new regiment is to be formed known as the 51st Light Railway Operating Corps to be stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. This gives Harrisburg men a splendid opportunity to get into one of the best branches of the service. Men within the draft age will not be eligible for voluntary enlistment, the new regiment to be comprised of men between the ages of 18-21 and 31-41. It offers opportunity to men of all trades. Roger W. Harman, a graduate of the Technical High School in the class of 1917, of 1002 North Eighteenth street, yesterday volunteered his services. Will Try Pennsy Brakemen in United States Court The five Pennsylvania Railroad brakemen who were arrested Wednesday night charged with stealing from freight cars, will be tried in the United States District Court in Scranton the third week in July. The men arrested are Ralph E. Shaeffer, 236 Charles alley; Harper D. Collier, Linden avenue, Marysville; Charles C. Poffenberger, Valley street, Marysville; Charles Hummel, Maple avenue, Marysville, and A. M. Barnholder, Harrisburg. While only five men were arrested, it was intimated by the railroad police that there were others implicated in the thefts. The men will be given a preliminary hearing some day next week, although the date has not yet been set. RADIO CLASS REGISTRATION CLOSED, INSTRUCTOR SAYS Registration of draft age men in the radio class in the technical High School is now closed, it has been announced by J. W. Smith, the instructor. There were eight enrollments last night. Those who registered are: Arthur N. Rogers, M. B. Hahn; M. A. Sheaffer, S. G. Sourbeer, J. D. Cupp, George W. Quigley, of this city, and Delmar W. Miller, New Cumberland, and D. A. Hoch, Steelton. The enrollment is now thirty eight. New Cumberland News Told in Brief Form NEW CUMBERLAND, June 22. - Mrs. A. R. Ayres visited her daughter, Mrs. Frank Green, at Carlisle. Mr. and Mrs. Bartin Paden, of Bloserville, and Mrs. Harvey Paden and children, former residents of New Cumberland, are visiting relatives here. Mrs. H. S. Reigle is visiting friends in Lewisberry. Mrs. William Bender and daughters, Violet and Mary, of Reading, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shuler. Mrs. Sarah Fetrow and Mrs. Roman Spangler and son, Roman, are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Spangler. Miss Julia Sutton, of Lewisberry, was a visitor in New Cumberland. Mrs. Allen Thomas, of Biglerville, Adams county, and Mrs. Lawrence Lauver, of Harrisburg, paid a brief visit here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady and daughters, Geraldine and Flo, of Harrisburg, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Lantz. Miss Dorothea Bickley is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Blaine Derr, at Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Zimmerman are spending the week-end with their daughter, Mrs. W. P. Gohn, at Johnstown. Brief Notes on News From Shiremanstown SHIREMANSTOWN, June 22. - Mrs. D. W. Miller, Mrs. R. N. Atticks, Mrs. Beatrice Bush, Mrs. George Sadler Rupp, Mrs. Sara Clouser, Mrs. John F. Snyder and Mrs. William A. Clouser spent Wednesday at Hershey Park. Miss Pearl Zimmerman has returned to her home here after spending several days with her sister, Miss Kathryn Zimmerman, at St. Johns. Dr. and Mrs. F. N. Ainsworth, of Lancaster, spent several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin S. Etter. Miss Ruth Page, of Carlisle, and Miss Violet Cromleigh, of Mechanicsburg are being entertained at the home of the latter's aunt, Mrs. J. Henderson Stock. The Rev. and Mrs. Banner, of Williamsport, who are en route to Washington; Mrs. Tool, of Selinsgrove; Mrs. Wertz, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Snyder, of Harrisburg; Mrs. Galbreath and son, Miss Maude Galbreath and Mrs. Heiser, of Milton, were entertained at dinner Thursday evening by Mrs. J. W. Sheets. CARLISLE DOCTOR IN SERVICE CARLISLE, June 22. - Dr. E. A. Hudson, the fifth Carlisle doctor to enter the service, has received a commission as first lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the United States Army and will report for duty on July 1. His destination has not been announced. NOTICES MRS. CLOYE V. BERKHEIMER having left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. George C. Berkheimer, June 21st, 1918. NOTICE - Letters of Administration. Testamentary on the Estate of Fabyan Trosic, late of Steelton, 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 WILLIAM J. URICH, Administrator. 32 Walnut St., Steelton, Pa. E. R. BARNES IN FRANCE George N. Barnes received word this morning of the safe arrival in France of his brother, Edward R. Barnes, battalion supply sergeant of the 36th Engineers. GO TO MARTINSBURG Mirl Wise and Charles Good, of Oberlin, and Raymond Hayes, of Middletown, left today for a few days' visit with friends in Martinsburg, W. Va. They will return next week. LETTER FROM FRANCE Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Porr, North Front street, have received a letter from their son, John Porr, who is now with the Sanitary Corps of the 112th United States Infantry, just arrived in France. He reports a successful trip over the Atlantic at least for the majority of the boys on his boat, only ten being seasick, and that they are all well and enjoying the life and Country over there. ORDERED TO DUTY Lieut. Frank B. Whitman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitman, town, a member of the Dental Reserve Corps of the United States Army, has received his orders to report for duty at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mo. At the present time Lieutenant Whitman is confined to his home, on North Union street, suffering with a bad case of poisoning, but, will report as soon as possible. KNITTERS ENTERTAINED The members of the T. J. K. Club, of Middletown, were entertained last evening at 8 o'clock by Miss Oma Lutz, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William V. Lutz, on East Emaus street. Refreshments were served to the following members: Miss Ruth McNair, Miss Oma Lutz, Miss Verona Keiper, Miss Agnes Markley, Miss Erma Brenneman, Mrs. C. Lloyd Lindemuth, Mrs. Raymond Gilbert, Mrs. John E. Keiper, Miss Romaine Kennard, Miss Martha Swartz.