NEWS: Items from The Evening New, June 28, 1918, 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., Friday, June 28, 1918 NEW CENTRAL PRINCIPAL ARRIVES IN THE CITY Prof. Walter E. Severance, new principal of Central High, succeeding Prof. H. G. Dibble, arrived today from New York and now is endeavoring to solve the proverbial jig-saw puzzle - find a vacant dwelling or apartment, so he can move his family here. Halifax News Briefs; Reunion of Tomlinsons HALIFAX, June 29. - Pomona Grange No. 6 will hold a meeting tomorrow evening in Grange Hall here. A class of candidates will have the fifth degree conferred at this time. At a meeting of the Halifax School board Wednesday evening, Ira F. Keiter, of Wiconisco, was elected teacher of Science in the High School at a salary of $75 per month. Word has reached here of the arrival in France of two town boys, F. Guy Clemson and Lloyd E. Motter. The Halifax flour mills on Wednesday shipped a carload of flour to New York. The car contained 700 ninety-eight pound sacks and it was the largest order ever filled by the local mills. The Halifax Broom Works, which had been closed down for some time, resumed operations yesterday. The family of F. C. Tomlinson held a family reunion yesterday at the Bressler bungalow, near Matamoras. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Tomlinson, George S. Tomlinson, Mrs. George Grim and Miss Clara Grim, of town; Mr. and Mrs. William Tomlinson, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. LaBar, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tomlinson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tomlinson and children, Mrs. Bashore and son, Charles, Mrs. Annie Tomlinson, Claude Buehler and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buehler, all of Harrisburg. State Bar Association Chooses New Officers BEDFORD SPRINGS, June 28. - Election of officers marked the closing session of the State Bar Association here yesterday. W. I. Shaffer, of Chester, was elected president; Harold B. Beitler, of Philadelphia, was elected secretary; George P. Basehoar, of Mechanicsburg, was chosen treasurer and the following vice presidents were elected: George Henderson, Philadelphia; A. J. Holding, West Chester; Alexander Gilfillan, Pittsburgh; William W. Ryon, Shamokin and James H. Craig, Altoona. Speakers at the banquet last night were: Governor Brumbaugh, Auditor General Snyder and William H. Staake, of Philadelphia, the retiring president. The association adopted a resolution endorsing proposed legislation which would compel all able bodied men to be regularly employed. Local Woman Who Is Now a U. S. Army Dietitian MISS FRANCES HAMILTON [photo] One of the first Harrisburg women to receive an appointment as dietitian in the United States Army is Miss Frances C. Hamilton, daughter of I. H. Hamilton, 312 South Seventeenth street, who has received orders to report, July 15, at Fort Barancas, near Pensacola, Florida. Miss Hamilton took a course of study in dietetics at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after which she was dietitian in the Presbyterian Hospital of that place. Upon leaving there she accepted a position in the public schools in this city as domestic science teacher and conducted classes during the Summer at the children's playground. Miss Hamilton is well known throughout the city and has many friends whom are interested in her work. COLONIAL CLUB HOLDS BIG NIGHT Final Event of Season Enjoyed by Large Number of Members Many members of the Colonial Country Club took advantage of the last club night of the season, which was held last evening, making the occasion one of the largest and most successful of the club dances of the year. On the committee in charge of the dance were M. W. Allen and W. M. Johnston, and much praise is given them for the attractive decorations of red, white and blue which were used throughout the rooms. Updegrove's Orchestra played for the dancers. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Alden, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bass, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Bauder, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Caley, Dr. and Mrs. S. I. Cadwallader, Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Dare, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Delmott, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kinter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harry, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Seal, Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Loring, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stucker, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Singer, Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Selig, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Pennock, Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Kenney, Miss Martha Lawton, Miss Harriet Armstrong, Miss Pearl Orr, Miss Gertrude Keeney, Miss Elizabeth Hobert, Miss Emley Jean, Miss Dorothy Dowdell, Miss Ruth Dowdell, Miss Helen Wallace, Miss Margaret Stucker, Miss Caroline Gilmore, Miss Ruse, Miss Riffler, Mrs. Riffler, New York City; Miss Dorothy Nickles, Philadelphia; Miss Gorkes, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. S. F. Dunkle, Miss Reynolds, Miss Katherine Kelley, Miss Louise Fuhrman, A. H. Armstrong, James Crey, C. S. Holmes, Nelson Shreiner, David Burn, Wilbur Ober, Harry Leonard, Merrit Singer, W. A. Zeigler, H. J. Selig, Fred Gilbert, S. P. Nissley, W. H. Johnston and Robert Sites. Saturday afternoon at the club Mrs. G. W. Bauder will pour tea, assisted by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary. The attention of the club members is called to the elaborate program which will be featured on the Fourth of July. At 12:30 the Golf Committee has arranged for a tombstone tournament and prizes of a "Baby Bond" and Thrift Stamps will be given to the winners. Tea will be served in the afternoon and following a dinner from 6 to 8 o'clock there will be dancing in the evening with music by the Updegrove Orchestra. The next card night will be held on the second Tuesday in July. Mrs. Oyler, 1734 Walnut street, entertained the members of the Ladies' Nest of Owls at a delightful afternoon affair yesterday at her residence. A buffet supper was served to the following: Mrs. Irene Stewart, Mrs. Lillian Miller, Mrs. Grace P. Porter, Mrs. Clara C. Snell, Mrs. Bessie H. Preston and Mrs. Myrtle Brown. Personal Briefs Mrs. J. E. Preston, 520 South Fourteenth street, has returned home after visiting her sister, Mrs. B. F. Young, at Beach View, Pittsburgh. Miss Lois Fair, of "Old Orchard," left yesterday for Wilson College, Chambersburg, where she will remain during the time of the missionary conference now being held at the college. Joseph Seitz, who has been spending a brief furlough with his family in New Cumberland, has left and will go with the officers' training school, which has been removed from Camp Meade to Georgia, where he will take a course in training. Mrs. H. B. Harris, of 1511 Vernon street, is visiting in Georgia and Alabama. On her return North she will stop in Maryland for a short while. Mrs. William M. Kishpaugh and small daughter, Virginia Ruth Kishpaugh, Frederick, Md., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Bird, 355 South Thirteenth street. Mrs. Stella Urban Bird, 434 South Thirteenth street; Miss Katharine N. Rudy, 427 Peffer street, left today for Lancaster, where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Barry. Miss Rudy will also be the guest of Mrs. John Carlton Stewart, wife of Major Stewart, at the Stewart summer home, "Hillside Farms." Mrs. George Etter, 209 Pine street, has returned from Baltimore after visiting with her daughter, Mrs. William Meredith Wood, of Druid Hill Park. Miss Almeda Herman, 2025 North Front street, has left for the West, planning on visiting in Chicago and Milwaukee. Mrs. Clara Haverstick and Mr. and Mrs. J. LaRue Shrenck have returned home to Philadelphia after a short visit at the Schrenck cottage at the Cove. Mrs. George Schutt, of Enola, is spending some time with her husband, who is in training at Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg, S. C. Miss Dorothy Wallower, Front and Maclay streets, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Underhill, of Jericho, Long Island. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Brehm, 1622 Park street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rena Brehm, to Otto Romagna, of Wilmington, Del. The announcement was made at a beautifully appointed dinner party given last evening at the home of Miss Brehm. Pink and white prevailed in the attractive centerpiece of roses from which long streamers of pink satin ribbon extended to the place of each guest where a clever place card in pink and white announced the news to the various guests. In attendance at the dinner were: Miss Grace Staudt, Miss Mildred Eshenaur, Miss Pearl Brehm, Miss Grace Hartman, Miss Ruth Schell, Miss Mabelle L. Orr, Miss Ida M. Plough, Miss Mabel Nissley, Miss Alta Brehm, Mrs. Clyde Emmet Patton, Mrs. Roy Green and Ira Brehm. Miss Brehm is a graduate of the Swatara Township High School. Mr. Romagna is an engineer with the Regular Army and at the present time is somewhere in France. No date has been set for the wedding. Social Russell Kramer, of the United State Naval Reserves, who expects to leave shortly for Philadelphia, was the guest of honor at a farewell party given at the Rutherford Heights Inn. After the presentation of several gifts and speeches by the various members of the party Mr. Kramer responded and thanked them for their generous gifts and good wishes. Dancing, games and music were enjoyed during the evening by the following guests: The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and son John, Miss Opal Earley, Mrs. Cecella Schwegert, daughter and sons Paul and Arthur, Mrs. Grolbosky, Mr. and Mrs. J. Reily Kremer, Russell, Marion, Walter and Norman Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. Daub and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Eshenour, Misses Bertha, Mabel and Pearl Eshenour, Mrs. Ed DeHart and daughter, Mrs. James Smith and family, Mrs. J. Kreiser, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreiser and daughter Bernice, Mrs. McCrone, Misses Adda, Gladys and Grace McCrone, Mrs. Abe Kramer, Mrs. Elmer Fentermacher and family, Mrs. A. Reynolds, Miss Thelma Baxter, Mrs. Thomas Rhan, Miss Mary Spitler, Mrs. Ed Seitz, Mr. and Mrs. John Anspach and children, Mr. and Mrs. R. Long, Mrs. Baker, Messrs. William Norman and Robert Kramer, Watson McCrone, Ed Kimmel, Robert Thompson, William Taylor, Albert Albright, Frank McCleary, Russell Skinner, Mrs. and Mrs. Sol Davidson and daughters, Miss Leola Watts, Mr. Slothauer, of Lemoyne; Mr. and Mrs. John Atticks, Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Eshenour, of Chamber Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Shaffner and family, of Hanoverdale; Mr. and Mrs. Potteiger, Mrs. Annie Kuse, Mrs. Dan Watson and children, of Penbrook; Mr. Rousch, Mr. J. Worley, of Beaver. A large number of members of the choir of the Market Square Presbyterian Church enjoyed the annual picnic of the choir which was held yesterday afternoon and evening at Reservoir Park. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heefner, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. John W. German, Jr., Mrs. H. G. Pedlow, Mrs. George Pedlow, of Chester, Mrs. O. E. Good, Mrs. A. M. Hardy, Mrs. N. I. Hench, Miss Mary B. Robinson, Miss Frances C. Hamilton, Miss Catherine Peiffer, Miss Belle P. Middaugh, Miss Catherine Heefner, Miss Carrie Dwyer, Miss Lillian Reiter, Rev. Howard Rodgers, J. Arthur Underwood. The choir has given many of its members to the service including Captain George R. Moffitt, Charles Weikel, Ensign James K. Jackson, and Lawrence Moyer. One member, Harold McCord, is in Government shipbuilding work. Miss Martha E. Fleming has gone to the "Vassar Plattsburg" for training as a war nurse; Miss Frances C. Hamilton will report July 15 as dietitian in the United States Army; and Miss Minerva Hepford will leave soon for Y. M. C. A. canteen work. The remaining women in the choir are all Red Cross workers. Miss Elizabeth Rutherford, one of the oldest members of the historical Rutherford family, was the guest of honor at a party arranged in celebration of her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Louise Y. Boyd Sunday School class of the Paxton Presbyterian Church planned the event which started with a luncheon given at the home of Mrs. Arthur Bailey, of Paxtang, a niece of Miss Rutherford. Members of the class were guests at the luncheon at which several addresses were made by a number of Miss Rutherford's friends. Mrs. Harry G. Keffer, president of the Story Tellers' League, told some quaint stories, and the guest of honor was presented with a basket of beautiful garden flowers, the kind that she has given in her own old fashioned garden for so many years. Among those present were: Miss Rutherford, Mrs. Spencer F. Barbour, teacher of the class; Mrs. George Martin, Mrs. Daniel M. Ricker, Mrs. James A. Pearl, Mrs. James R. Walker, Miss Adeline M. Rutherford, Miss Eleanor G. Rutherford, Mrs. John Elder, Mrs. Harry F. Kramer, Mrs. William Grundon, Mrs. Harry L. Holmes, Mrs. Lizzie Bealor, Mrs. Frank Myers, Mrs. Harry B. King, Mrs. McLain, Mrs. William Martin, Mrs. Harry Bink, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Henry W. Shetron, Mrs. B. B. Owens, Mrs. Rush Hosler, Mrs. John Fought, Mrs. Jacob Rose, Mrs. Kent, Miss Wiley, Mrs. J. J. Sheesley, Mrs. William Myers, Miss Katharine Deen. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Craighead, 204 Harris street, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ruth Craighead, to Harold Gawthrop, of Kennett Square, Pa. Miss Craighead is a graduate of Central and also a member of the class of 1917 at Swarthmore, and has recently been teaching in the schools of Wilmington, Del. Gawthrop is also a graduate of Swarthmore, being a member of the class of 1916. He is at present located at League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia with the U. S. Navy. No date has been set for the marriage. The program given last evening by the pupils of Miss Erma Henry's school of music was a fine testimonial to the efficiency of Miss Henry's work. The school is composed entirely of beginners and the splendid way in which they gave the various numbers of the program was a delight to all the interested friends and guests in attendance. Following was the program: "Rose Petals," Miriam 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 Michenet; Qui Vive (duet), Ruth Barr and Miss Henry; Waltz of the Sea Ghost, Dorothy Lutz; "Mazurka," Harold Gottshall; "Mnuet 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. Jesse Ditmer, of Enola, entertained a number of friends at his home with a very enjoyable evening of games and dancing. Refreshments were served to the following: Mary Bane, Sarah Ditmer, Helen Miller, Margaret Shoffstall, Helen Yentch, Mary Martin, Ruth Hoffman, Martha Yentch, Alverta Kline, Esther Bell, Elizabeth Brady, June Walters, Lilly Sherwood, Lydia Sowers, Louisa Ditmer, Minnie Schaub, Catherine Minnich, Lester Martin, Ralph Ditmer, Richard Harman, Bob Mummett, John Fitzpatrick, Clark Sherwood, Lester Sowers, Nelson Bay, Jesse Ditmer, Emmett Gross, John Maulfair, Prestent McFerferson, Joseph Martin, Webster Dell, Harvey Bruner, Matthew Cornecelli, Mac Cashman, and Augustus Ditmer. Mrs. Alice Hopple, 1912 Wallace street, has received word that her son, Bale Hopple, who sailed recently with the 58th Infantry, has arrived safely overseas. Mrs. Hopple also received a letter from another son, Clyde Hopple, who has been for some time. The latter who_ts with the 112th Infantry, formerly stationed at Camp Hancock, states that life on the other side suits him and that he is well and happy. BIRTH OF DAUGHTER SHIREMANSTOWN, June 28. - Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Frey announce the birth of a daughter, June Irene Frey, Thursday, June 20. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kipp, of Harrisburg, announce the birth of a daughter, June Romaine Kipp, Sunday, June 23. Mrs. Kipp was formerly Miss Edith Weigel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weigle, of this place. [Cumberland County] Former Pennsy Brakeman Has Arrived Overseas CORPORAL POTTER [photo] Corporal Wilbur F. Potter, a former Pennsy brakeman, has arrived in France, according to a letter received by his mother, Mrs. Annie R. Potter. He formerly lived with his parents at 634 Reily street and enlisted at the outbreak of the war in the old Eighth Regiment. He is now in Company I, 112th Infantry. Boiling Springs News; William Gipe Dies at 70 BOILING SPRINGS, June 28. - William Gipe, a well-known citizen of Boiling Springs for more than half a century, died yesterday at the age of 70 years, after a protracted illness, at his home on Third street. Mr. Gipe was a carpenter by trade and a soldier in the Civil War. He was a member of Captain Caldwell Post, 201, G. A. R., of Carlisle, and is survived by his wife who is now critically ill at her home. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Churchtown Cemetery. [Cumberland County] Mrs. Amanda Lutz and Mrs. Sallie Herr were recent guests at the home of Mrs. Henrietta Baker at Mt. Holly Springs. Mrs. Mollie Shupp is critically ill at her home on High street. Miss Mary Clark and Mrs. Wise and daughter, of Mechanicsburg, are guests at the Boiling Springs Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown and daughter, of Harrisburg, have arrived for the Summer at the Boiling Springs Hotel. Dr. L. P. Appleman, a well-known artist from the South, is spending several weeks at the Allen boarding house. Dr. Appleman has a wide reputation as a painter of landscapes in water color and his work is well known in this part of the country. The annual union Sunday School picnic of Mechanicsburg was held yesterday at Boiling Springs Park. Four churches from Mechanicsburg were represented: The Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Trinity Lutheran and Church of God. A basket luncheon was enjoyed and the committee in charge arranged an interesting program. About 1200 people attended. A meeting in the interest of the sale of War Savings Stamps will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the High School Building. J. C. Bucher will be the presiding officer. Meetings in the township will be held at Boiling Springs, Plank's, Center, Paradise and Gardner's Station. BOWMAN MADE AUDITOR Judge Kunkel today appointed Irvin E. Bowman an auditor to examine the accounts of the treasurer of the Middle town school district to succeed Benjamin E. Uhlmer, resigned. CYCLIST'S LEG BROKEN Henry Romick 565 Race street, is at the Harrisburg Hospital with a fracture left leg as the result of a motorcycle accident. FLOUR MILLING CO. FINED $50 Special to The Evening News NEWPORT, June 28. - Charged with short weight in their sales of flour to retail dealers, the Duncannon Flour Mills Company was yesterday fined $50 by the Rev. William Dorwart, Food Administrator of Perry County. The fine followed the seizure of a quantity of the company's flour which it was alleged, had been sold, to three dealers in Duncannon, each of whom complained that the amount in the sacks was less than that required. Numerous other complaints have been made against the same company by other retailers of Perry County. The fine was appealed and Administrator Dorwart gave the concern until tomorrow afternoon to make a final settlement and arrange for the proper weight in all future sales. The fine will be turned over to the Newport Red Cross society. E. S. Heckendorn is general manager of the company. Brakeman Goes to Camp PETE REGISTER [photo] Pete Register, who has resided with his sister, Mrs. Nissley E. Shaffer, in Wormleysburg, has gone to Portsmouth, Ohio, to report to the local Draft Board for service in the National Army. Register was employed on the Pennsylvania Railroad as yard brakeman at Enola. Garman Reaches France MELVIN O. GARMAN [photo] Melvin O. Garman has notified his friends that he has arrived safely in France. He was formerly an employe of The Patriot and is now with Company F, Third Depot Battalion, Signal Corps, American Expeditionary Forces. GOING TO GETTYSBURG F. H. Hoy, Sr., will go to Gettysburg this evening with the pastor and choir of the Second Reformed Church to entertain the soldiers in camp there. Tomorrow he will entertain the "Y" at Gettysburg. SENT TO CAMP MEADE William McKnight, of Hopewell, Mass., was inducted today by the local draft board of the first city district and sent to Camp Meade, Maryland. McKnight had been working here as an express messenger. Conquers Meningitis; Now Ready to Fight Huns With the 112th Four months' illness from meningitis is not going to make any change in the determination of L. W. Goudy to go to France to fight the Huns. He is now at his home in this city, on a fifteen-day furlough, having just left the base hospital at Camp Hancock, Ga. He is rapidly gaining strength and is going to sail for France in about eight weeks to join his company which some weeks ago arrived overseas and is believed now to be on or near the firing line. Goudy, who prior to his enlistment in Company D of the old Eighth regiment, National Guard, was employed as an extra policeman on duty at the Reservoir and Island Parks. He went to Camp Hancock with the Eighth, and while there was transferred to Company A, 112th U. S. Infantry. On February 23 last, Goudy was sent to the base hospital suffering from a very serious attack of meningitis which kept him in the hospital until a few days ago. As a result when his company started overseas he was unable to accompany his comrades. During the whole period of his convalescence the sole ambition of Goudy has been to go abroad as soon as he got well enough and he is delighted now to know that the doctors who have been attending him have announced that he will soon be strong enough for active service and he will be permitted to rejoin his company, sailing for France about the middle of August. WITH PENNSY 36 YEARS WILL RETIRE ON JULY 1 George Washington Cramer, a cabinet maker for the Pennsylvania Railroad, will be retired from active service July 1. He has been an employe of the Pennsy for thirty-six years and during that time has worked in a number of different car shops. Since entering the railroad service Mr. Cramer has been injured twice. In 1912 his wrist was badly cut by a chisel and in 1913 several fingers on his right hand were crippled in a woodshaper. Mr. Cramer was formerly a resident of Middle Spring, Cumberland County. YORK WOMAN ENDS LIFE YORK, June 28. - Miss Fannie J. Shaeffer, 52, residing with her sister, Mrs. Harry K. Weisner, committed suicide yesterday by taking poison. Since the death of her mother, several months ago, Miss Shaeffer's health was broken and she was despondent. [York County] IN FRANCE IN SIX WEEKS In France, within six weeks after leaving home, is the record made by Charles Mervin Brown, of Chestnut street, Steelton. Word has just been received here of his safe arrival in France. He left his home here, with the drafted men, only six weeks ago, for Camp Lee. REV. LE ROY BAKER HERE The Rev. LeRoy F. Baker will deliver morning and evening sermons in Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Baker, former rector at St. Paul's Church, Harrisburg, is the "father" of Trinity parish and conducted its first regular services in 1881. PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS Steelton Lodge, 411, Knights of Pythias, last evening elected the following officers: Chancellor commander, H. B. Smith; vice- chancellor, H. I. Keim; prelate, H. F. Buffington; master of work, H. W. Golkers; keeper of records and seals, A. F. Fries; master of finance, A. W. Marks, master of exchequer, R. S. Care; master at arms, C. A. Pike; inner guard, W. S. Russell; outer guard, William McDermott; trustee, C. N. Mumma; representative to grand lodge convention in Bradford, A. F. Fries. HAY WAGON DRIVER KILLED BLOOMSBURG, June 28. - When a passing automobile frightened the team attached to a hay lift at the Dillon farm yesterday the team ran to the end of the rope to which they were attached and pulled over a pole used in hoisting the hay into the barn. The pole crushed the skull of Frank Feister, forty-five, driver of the team, killing him instantly. [Columbia County] MIDDLETOWN LADIES' AID MEETS The members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of God met last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Derrick, on Lawrence street, the meeting being postponed from Tuesday evening. A large number of the members were present, and business of importance was transacted. Mrs. A. Foltz, Mrs. Joseph B. Martin, Mrs. E. C. Brinser, Mrs. Harry Rehrer, Mrs. C. B. Keyser, Mrs. Emma Peters, Mrs. Morris Stauffer and Mrs. Emanuel Brown were present to give reports on the amount of money collected in their canvass for money to repair the Bethel. MIDDLETOWN PERSONALS Miss Charlene Fishel has returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Fishel, on East Main street, after spending the past several weeks at Halifax, at which place she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. M. Richler and family. Mrs. Peck Garver and three children, Richard, Alice and Dorothy, have returned to their home on West Emaus street after spending some time at Hummelstown. Miss Esther Bernhardt, of Ypsilanti, Mich., is spending some time in the borough as the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. O. Bernhardt, at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. George F. Mish and wife, on North Union street. NOTICES Mrs. Clarence C. Green having left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. (Signed) CLARENCE C. GREEN NOTICE - All members of Star Harrisburg Lodge No. 30 U. S. of B., are requested to meet at the home of Carrie Thompson, 1330 Fulton St., on Sunday evening, June 30, to attend the funeral services of Sir Beck. By order of the Commander, Aldine Taylor, and Carrie Thompson. 7 Pennsylvanians in Marine Casualties WASHINGTON, June 28. - Marine Corps casualties totaling fifty were announced by the Marine Headquarters today, as follows: Killed in action, 17; died of wounds received in action, 7; severely wounded in action, 26, Marine Corps casualties to date total 1162, divided as follows: Officers: Dead, 13; wounded, 29; enlisted men, dead, 352; wounded, 766; in hands of enemy, and missing, 2. Pennsylvanians in the list today follow: Killed in Action CLEVELANDER, William R., corporal, Crosby, Pa. REATH, Thomas R., corporal, Philadelphia, Pa. KOWKER, Anthony J., sergeant, Frackville, Pa. ASHE, Arthur J., private, Kittanning, Pa. Wounded Severely BOBAL, George J., private, Hastings, Pa. ONTKO, Andrew, private, Lacksville, Pa. PERASH, Andrew M., private, Courtdale, Pa. GRAYS RECEIVE ALBUM OF '8th' The City Grays today are the proud possessors of an album picture of the old Eighth regiment of the National Guard - now the 112th regiment of the National Army - serving somewhere near the firing line in France. The album contains pictures of all the original companies in the Eighth and also a large picture of Captain John T. Bretz, former captain of Company D, of this city. The picture is the gift of Captain Bretz to the City Grays. Presentation of the album was made at a reception and dance given at the Armory last night to the City Grays by the members of Company I, Second regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Militia. A second picture - of Company I of the Reserve Militia - was also presented to the City Grays by Captain harm during the reception, Captain Laubenstein accepting both pictures. More than three hundred persons were present. Captain Harm was presented with a handsome sword during the reception as a reward for his work with the men since the organization of the new militia company. The presentation was made by Sergeant George Ross Hall. A dance and community singing followed the drill, First Lieutenant Frank G. Fahnestock, Jr., acting as "choir leader." Morgan's orchestra furnished music. Captain Laubenstein announced that the City Grays will participate in the July 4 parade. All members are requested to meet at the Armory at 9 o'clock on the morning of July 4. The first vacancy among the officers of Company I will occur when First Lieutenant Fahnestock, a member of the firm of Fahnestock & Raidabaugh, architects, with offices in the Patriot-News building, leaves tomorrow for Brooklyn, where he will be employed on Government work. Fahnestock is the second member of his firm to enlist in the war activities and after this week the offices will be closed for the period of the war. His resignation from Company I becomes effective on July 6. Fahnestock will be engaged in construction work for a firm handling a large contract for the Government and will probably remain in Brooklyn for several months. At the completion of his Brooklyn work he will be assigned to other Government work in charge of the quartermasters' corps. Mr. Raidabaugh, the other member of the firm, is in charge of one division of the work at the big Government shipbuilding plant at Hog Island. Two Wiconisco Homes Fall Prey to Flames WICONISCO, June 28. - Two houses were burned and two others damaged by fire that originated yesterday in the home of Charles Slaybaugh, this place, when Mrs. Slaybaugh attempted to start a fire in the kitchen stove. The flames spread rapidly to the house of Carl Stubnetski, next door, and both houses were burned to the foundations. Miners from the Susquehanna Coal Company with fire extinguishers were called out and helped to prevent a spread of the blaze. At one time ten houses were afire. A strong bucket brigate was formed and saved these buildings. Carl Stubnetski lost about $1000, having carried $500 on his property. Charles Slaybaugh's loss was $2000. He carried $1500 insurance. Has 9 Relatives in War JOSEPH MARISCO (sic) [photo] Joseph Marsico, who left recently for Camp Lee, was given a farewell party at his home, 593 South Front street. Many friends were there to wish him God-speed. Marsico is proud to say that he has four uncles on the Italian front and five cousins in France. Dauphin News Briefs; Campers at "Waldheim" DAUPHIN, June 28. - Miss Joanna Myers, Miss Virginia Breen, Miss Thelma Breen, Miss Frances Patterson, Miss Mary Bowman, Miss Kathryn Smith, Miss Jean Dodge, chaperoned by Miss Baker and Miss Dorothy Jenkins, of Camp Hill, are spending a week at the "Waldheim," along the river shore. Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell and children of Harrisburg are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Lyter. Miss Cora Cofrode and Miss Effie Zweizig, are attending the Sunday School Convention at Hershey. Mrs. Thomas Hays, of Philadelphia, was in town yesterday. Mrs. Cyrus Novinger, of Heckton, spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Sherman Fertig. Albert Lyter, of Harrisburg, is spending the Summer with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lyter. Mrs. Emanuel Feaser is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Simon Stroh, Fishing Creek. Miss Sheetz, of Powels Valley, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Fleager. Perry County News MARYSVILLE, June 27. - A social will be held on Methodist Church lawn this evening by Miss Margaret Ellenberger's Sunday School class. The final three meetings of the series being held in the county this week in the interest of the sale of War Savings Stamps will be held this evening at New Bloomfield, Duncannon and Newport. The speakers will be the Rev. Samuel Fox, of the Duncannon Church of God; J. M. Barnett, of New Bloomfield, and Dr. George H. Johnston, of the Duncannon Presbyterian Church, respectively. Mrs. William Jennings, of Harrisburg, and Miss Blanton, of Philadelphia, addressed the women of the Marysville Red Cross Chapter in their rooms in Diamond Hall last evening in the interest of home service week. Similar meetings have been addressed all over the county by these women. ADD PERRY Miss Marie Garber, of Andersonburg, who was recently graduated from the Harrisburg Conservatory of Music, will give a recital in the Blain Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday evening. Work on the walls of the new addition to the Liverpool spinning mill has been started. Practically all machinery of the plant is on hand and employes will start installing it within the next several days.