NEWS: Items from The Evening News, June 26, 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., Wednesday, June 26, 1918 NELSON ACQUIRES ETTER MANSION Old Hildrup Homestead Sold to Al. K. Thomas - $67,000 in Three Deals Three important real estate deals, of which one involves the sale of the Etter mansion, 907 North Front street, to Arthur F. Nelson, superintendent of the roll turning department of the Bethlehem Steel Company plant at Steelton, were closed at the Court House this morning and deeds were exchanged. The three transactions involve approximately $67,000. Nelson expects to take possession and move into the Etter property about September 1. It is now occupied by the former owner, Mrs. Sarah M. Etter, widow of Charles Etter, banker. The consideration is said to have been $24,000. Nelson in turn today sold his present residence, the old Hildrup mansion at Nineteenth and Nelson streets, with the adjacent three and one-half acres of ground to Al K. Thomas, president of the East End Bank, for $30,000. This tract embraces an entire city block, bounded by Nineteenth, Nelson, Mulberry and Bellevue streets. Thomas said this afternoon that he probably will cut the tract, adjoining the mansion, into building lots. On the heels of these two transactions, deeds were filed at the Court House marking the sale of half a dozen three-story brick dwellings on Derry street - 2106 to 2116, inclusive - to William S. Harris, Lewis Silbert and Josiah W. Kline. The dwellings were a part of the estate of the late Benjamin G. Stauffer and the deal was closed through Frederick M. Ott, executor of the Stauffer estate. The consideration is said to have been $13,000. C. H. TUNIS HEALTH OFFICER Dr. John M. J. Raunick, city health officer, announced this afternoon that Charles H. Tunis, 440 North street, has been appointed a sanitary health officer to succeed the late David H. Ellinger, who held the position for thirty years. Tunis had been an inspector in the City Highway Department for a number of years. Fannasy Woman Is Put Under $1000 Bail The warrant charging Mary J. Fannasy with conducting a disorderly house at 107 Washington street was served on the woman today by Constable I. J. Grove. She forthwith furnished $1000 bail for her appearance in the September court and waived a preliminary hearing before Alderman Murray. The bond was furnished by the American Surety Company of New York. Jean Martin, the girl who was arrested when the Fannasy house was raided ten days ago, was released from jail today when a $500 bail bond was furnished with the New York firm as surety. The warrant in the case against the Fannasy woman's husband has not yet been served. 30 Days for "Friends" Who Bit Him in Arm Somebody bit a nice piece out of the arm of Ray Branch, colored, South Cameron street, but the fray was too complicated for him to decide who did it. The affair took place at 1203 North Seventh street, last night, and was followed by several arrests for disorderly conduct. Ray had his arm treated at the Harrisburg Hospital, and several of his friends got thirty days this afternoon at police court. Benjamin Buser Gets Court House Position The Dauphin County Commissioners today created a new clerkship in their office and elected Benjamin Buser, of Londonderry Township, to the post. Prior to a few years ago Buser had been a clerk in the Commissioners' office for a period of six years. He was dropped a year or so before the present Board of Commissioners took office in 1916. The county heads said there has been need in the office for an additional clerk for several years and that the action taken today merely will relieve the present force of three clerks from doing evening work. Moreover, it will afford an opportunity for Clarence Snyder, the Stenographer, to handle all the stenographic work. G. C. Michael, Dalmatia Farmer, Killed in France DALMATIA, June 6. - George C. Michael, of Dalmatia, reported killed in France, was a son of the late George C. Michael. He was a farmer and enlisted in the marines last Fall at the recruiting office in Harrisburg. [Northumberland County] DROVE EMACIATED HORSE A horse that was being driven in the city this morning by John Fritz, 1822 North Twelfth street, was so badly emaciated that C. J. O'Donnell, special officer for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ordered Fritz to take the animal off the streets "and keep it off." RICK DIVORCE GRANTED Judge McCarrell signed a decree in divorce today in the case of Amanda Rick vs. Alexander Rick, and in his order forbid Rick to wed Bertha Dunott who was mentioned as correspondent when the case was heard in 1914. MUSIC PUPILS GET DIPLOMAS Noted Concert Pianist at Conservatory Commencement Last Night Graduate pupils of the Harrisburg Conservatory of Music had the pleasure of hearing the noted concert pianist, William H. Barker, last evening, when he made an address to the class and a large audience of interested musical friends at the commencement exercises of the school which were held in Fahnestock Hall. "Thoroughness and Opportunity" was the appropriate topic of Mr. Barker's inspiring talk during which he spoke in glowing terms of the splendid work done by their former teacher, the late Edwin J. Decevee, urging them in every way to live up to the high ideals which was the priceless legacy he left them. He especially complimented Miss Alice Decevee, his former pupil, on the efficient way in which she is so successfully carrying on the work of her father. At the close of Mr. Barber's address he presented the following pupils with diplomas: Freeda Blanche Behny, Margaret Miles Stonebraker, Maude Irene Coble, Grace Naomi Brown, Margaret Emma Zeiders, Edgar Omer Kline, Olive Swigert, Corelli La Verne Martin. "To Look, to Listen, to Hope, to Work, to Trust and to Love" were the six great essentials necessary to a life, portraying an even greater symphony than they endeavored to express on their various instruments of music, was the theme of an address made to the class by the Rev. Stewart Winfield Herman after a high tribute paid to the memory of the former head of the school. Decorations of greens and flowers were most effective on the stage and formed an attractive background for the graduates as they each appeared on the stage for their diplomas with a beautiful arm bouquet of flowers. The program throughout was a credit to the excellent work of all the faculty and was given with a thorough understanding by each participant. The accompanists were Miss Alice Decevee, William Bretz and W. F. S. Yates, '13. Announcements for next season at the Conservatory told of the addition of the faculty of Mrs. J. L. Louise Marsh Zimmerman, formerly of the faculty of Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, who will teach piano and will conduct classes in theory, history of music and harmony; Miss Ella S. Yost, assistant supervisor of music in the Public schools of this city, who will have charge of a department of training of supervisors of public school music; Miss Margaretta Kennedy, instructor in violincello; Mrs. Edwin J. Decevee, directress of the Conservatory of Music, will be instructor in vocal music; Mme. Zeline von Bereghy, violin, and Miss Alice Marie Decevee, in piano. In addition to these, W. H. Barker, of New York, will conduct semi- annual examinations. Mr. Barber, in addition to his work as teacher of piano in New York, is head of the music department of Ossining School, Ossining, N. Y. After spending several days with his parents, E. P. Hess, who is in the transport service of the United States Navy, returned to Newport News to await orders to sail. Young Hess, who enlisted last December, has made several trips across. Mrs. A. P. McCleary, 715 Capitol street, has gone to Camp Meade to attend the dance given by the officers of the 315th Infantry, which is to be held at the Y. M. C. A. George A. McMechen, E. L. Walton, Julius Shlombery and Stewart F. Barthold, who left for Camp Lee on Monday, were guests of honor at a farewell party which was given prior to their leaving by Mrs. James Brown, of this city, and her brother W. A. Adams, of Carlisle. Those present included: W. A. Adams and daughter Leah, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, Mr. and Mrs. George E. McMechen, Mr. and Mrs. John Orner and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. George R. McMechen, Sr., Miss Margaret Kurisel. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Alexander, Adams street, Enola, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marian A. Alexander, to Charles Quigley, also of Enola. Miss Alexander is employed as a clerk in Miller's coal office. Mr. Quigley is employed in the Enola yards. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McCrone, Rutherford Heights, have received word of the safe arrival overseas of Ross Wiley Fulton, a former P. & R. fireman in the Rutherford yards. He is a member of Co. D, 307th Ammunition Train, and received his training at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Georgia. Tomorrow evening in the Boas Street U. B. Church at 8 o'clock the pupils of Miss Erma Henry will appear in a piano recital. The following program of varied and interesting numbers will be given: "Rose Petals," Mirian Ney; "Song of Contentment," and the "March of the Sages," Webster Lewis; "In the Month of May," Gertrude Monegan; "Pixies Ballet," Donald Felker; "Prelude and Polonaise," Lillian Criswell; "Blue Bird," Phoebe Fortenbaugh; "Flowing Streamlet," Marlin Skiles; "Sonata in C," Sara Engle; "In Twilight," Mervin Gottshall; "Dollie's Asleep," Dorothy Adams; Polka, Leonard Michener; Qui Vive (duet), Ruth Barr and Miss Henry; "Waltz of the Sea Ghost," Dorothy Lutz; "Mazurka," Harold Gottshall; "Minuet from Don Jean," Gladys Ream; "The Spark," Kaupp Burchfield; "Ode to Spring," Gladys Fox; "Betty's Waltz," Hazel Barr; "Garden Song," Evelyn Cook; "Flower Song," Esther Aumiller; "Keep the Home Fires Burning," Lillian Criswell and Phoebe Fortenbaugh; "Menuett," Ruth Barr; "Slumber Song," Ellenore Shaffer; "Sing Robin, Sing," Sara Engle and Miriam Ney; "Two Juveniles" (duet), Mervin Gottshall and Miss Henry; "Menuet in G," Florence Weaver. The Four Generations of the Huber Family [photo] Mrs. Edna Robinson, 134 Indian street, was hostess at a beautifully appointed dinner at her residence, recently, in honor of the four generations of the family. Among those present were Mrs. Edna Robinson, to the left in the above picture; Mrs. Eva Willi, her mother, to the right of the picture; Mrs. Catherine Huber, the mother of Mrs. Willi, seated in the center and holding the year-old daughter of Mrs. Robinson, the youngest member of the family. A number of Miss Theresa Rhoads' friends enjoyed a week end house party at her home near Progress. Those in attendance were: The Misses Susan Stenson, Sara Strine, Laura Rhine, Jenny Stenson, Florence Heckert, Grace Stenson, Mary Schubauer and Theresa Rhoads; Charles Watts, Fred Schabauer, Elmer Enslinger, Raymond Rhoads, William Roberts, Percy Enslinger, Harvey Enslinger and Harry M. Niff. Personal Briefs Miss Mary Newbold, social editor of The Patriot, is spending her vacation with relatives in Washington. Miss Elinor Thompson has returned to her home in Youngstown, Ohio, after a week's visit with friends in this city and York. Lester and Paul Ramasay of Baltimore, are spending a week in Harrisburg. Miss Margaret Oyster, 3211 North Front street, left Monday to spend the summer with Mrs. C. E. Lytle, Marquette, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bryan spent the week-end in Atlantic City. F. Eugene Kennedy, of Sparrows Point, Md., is spending his vacation with his aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Sullivan, of North street. The Rev. Dr. Henry W. A. Hanson, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, is spending the week with his mother, Mrs. Louis Hanson, who is very ill at her home in Wilmington, N. C. Dr. Hanson will also spend a week with the boys at Camp Meade, giving numerous talks and studying the prevailing conditions. James G. Miles, Deputy Register of Wills, spent yesterday in Washington. Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted, 105 North Front street, is spending a few days in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Ellen Kane, 517 North Second street, is visiting friends in Philadelphia and New York City. Mrs. Thomas H. Lowe and her daughter Barbara, who have been in the Philippine Islands for several years where Captain Lowe has been stationed with the United States Army, are expected to arrive in Harrisburg shortly where they will be the guests of Mrs. Lowe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy J. Wolf, 2149 North Second street. Mrs. William D. Craig, 234 Muench street, has received word of the safe arrival overseas of her son, George A. Craig. Young Craig left Harrisburg, April 30, for Camp Lee, which he was with the 305th Trench Motor Co. Among those who left with the National Army quota for Camp Meade Monday was Oscar W. Moeslein, 220 Lewis street, Riverside, whose name is not mentioned in the list. His brother, Edward, is in an officers' training camp at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. Edward Moeslein will soon be transferred to Kentucky. Miss Grace Tatnal, of the Central High School faculty, has gone to Maine for the months of July and August to teach nature study in a girls' camp situated near Portland. James E. Norton, of Reading, was in this city today. Miss Hermione Barker has returned to her home, Kahagon, Covallen, after a year's teaching in the schools of Clayton, N. J. STEELTON BAPTISTS SECURE VACANT CHURCH Buy St. Mark's Lutheran Property From Loysville Orphans' Home STEELTON, June 26. - After several months, during which the official board of the Central Baptist Church has been in communication with Lutheran authorities in control of the Loysville Orphans' Home, the church property, consisting of the church, a frame parsonage and considerable additional land, formerly owned by the congregation of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, but which has been idle since that body disbanded several years ago, has been purchased by the Central Baptist Church. Since the disastrous fire several years ago which destroyed the Central Baptist Church, Main and Trewick streets, the Central Baptist congregation had been holding its services in St. Mark's Church until it was donated to the Loysville Home last February, when the services were transferred to G. A. R. Hall. The Central Baptist congregation will hold services in St. Mark's next Sunday morning. SERVICE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Frye have received several letters from their sons, Sergeant William B. Frye, in France with the One Hundred and Eighth Machine Gun Battalion. Sergeant Frye is located some distance from the firing line with an American machine gun school. Word has been received here of the safe arrival overseas of the following local men: Private Z. A. Chapman, Fifty-third Engineers; Private Richard Wagoner, Field Artillery. Harry E. Mitchell, of Camp Meade, was the week-end guest of his sister, Mrs. Rodney Swain, North Second street. Mr. and Mrs. Glase Buser, of Harrisburg, were guests of Mrs. Buser's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Keller, yesterday. Mrs. Thomas McCall spent yesterday with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer McCormick, at Harrisburg. GIRL HURT IN CYCLE CRASH Following a motorcycle ride with a young man from Steelton, Helen Eaglebreath, 21 years of age, who gives her home address as York, is at the Harrisburg Hospital suffering from contusions of the head. The accident happened, so the story goes, near the Rockville Bridge. The girl had come to this city in search of work. MIDDLETOWN PERSONALS Lieut. Frank B. Whitman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitman, of North Union street, who has just recently been commissioned a lieutenant in the Dental Reserve Corps of the United States Army, left for Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mo., having received orders to report last week. Miss Sadie Fisher, Miss Mary Gardner, Miss Minnie Ettele, Mrs. R. L. Hatton, Mrs. Ross E. Seltzer, Mrs. I. O. Nissley, Mrs. D. P. Deatrich and Mrs. Fuller Bergstresser will attend the County Sunday School Convention at Hershey as representatives of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Thursday and Friday. Mrs. J. Croll Nisley, of Palmyra, is spending several days in the borough as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Beard. Miss Blanche Bortner has returned to her home on Nissley street, after spending the past several days at New Cumberland as the guest of Miss Blanche Sweeney. Business Men to Meet Police at Volley Ball A lively battle is promised when the Business Men's volley ball team clashes with the Policemen tomorrow evening at 7.30 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. The "coppers" declare themselves champions of the city and members of the "Busy" team ratify the statement. When the two teams will start volleying the lineups will be - Business Men's team, R. B. Abott (captain), M. V. Hazen, G. W. Preston, C. H. Cummings, R. H. Grisswold and George Carl; while the Police will be: William Romig (captain), "Pat" Hoffman, John Hess, H. C. Hollands, Sergeant Owens and R. C. Phillips. LEAVE FOR CLERGYMAN Indefinite leave of absence was granted the Rev. Alfred L. Taxis, pastor of Olivet Presbyterian Church, at a meeting last night of the official board of the church. The pastor has been accepted for Y. M. C. A. secretarial work, and will leave shortly for the cantonments. NOTICE Letters of Administration, c. t. a. on the estate of David N. Thomas, late of the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent will make known the same, and all persons indebted to said decedent will make payment, without delay to H. W. THOMAS. Administrator, c. t. a Paoli, Pa. Scott S. Leiby, Atty., Room 1, Russ Building, Harrisburg, Pa.