NEWS: Items from The Evening News, July 16, 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., Tuesday, July 16, 1918 CAMP STEWART SERGEANT DIES Special to The Evening News MT. GRETNA, July 16. - James Rhodes, of Waynesburg, quartermaster sergeant of Company F, 3rd Infantry, Pennsylvania Reserve Militia, camping at Camp Stewart, died at the Lebanon Sanitarium at 3:50 o'clock this morning of urenic poisoning. This was the first death at Camp Stewart. Drill by battalions under a broiling sun kept the three regiments of infantry and the squadron of cavalry of the State Reserve Militia in a continual perspiration today, and the same spirit of rivalry that used to mark the work of the National Guard prevailed throughout all the commands, for upon the good showing of the companies here now will depend the annual ratings of the commands. The inspections today were made by Major William P. Clark, Wilkes- Barre, 1st Regiment; Colonel L. Benton Long, Ridgway, 2nd Infantry; Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Dewey, Pittsburgh, 3rd Infantry. There was a large attendance of friends at camp today, hundreds coming by automobile. New Draft Call for 1200 in Special Work The State Draft Bureau this afternoon received a call for 1200 Pennsylvania drafted men for special military service to be sent to Syracuse Recruit Camp, Syracuse, N. Y., during the five-day period commencing July 29. These men will be drafted in the regular way and quotas will be issued shortly. They will be trained for guard and fire duty at points of embarkation. STATE BUREAU ASKS FOR LIST OF CLASS 1 MEN The State Draft Bureau today sent out a request to all local and district boards in the State to make a report by telegraph at noon, Saturday, of the number of men in Class 1 they have at that time. The report is to be divided into two parts, one showing the number of 1917 registered men of that class and the other of 1918 men. The War Department today notified the State headquarters of another call for white men with grammar school education to be sent to the University of Pittsburgh for special training for the Army. This is the third within a week, and is for 556 men. They are to be trained as sheet metal workers, chauffeurs, electricians and along similar skilled lines. The prior calls were for 784 men. These calls will remain open until July 22 for voluntary inductions and after that if there are any vacancies the 1917 class of registrants will be inducted compulsorily. Voluntary induction calls also were issued today for twenty donkey engineers, fifty carriage men or doggers and twenty-four edgermen from saw mills, twenty-four chief engineers, stationary and portable; twelve millwrights, twenty assistant millwrights, thirty-five camp helpers and twenty setters or men experienced in setting cross-cut saws. These men will be sent to Vancouver Barracks where they will work in spruce for airplanes. Hurt in Wreck Near the Linglestown Road Samuel Labar, a conductor of Rahway, N. J., received injuries to his back in a wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad this morning, when P. and E. Engine No. 3065, running west, crashed into the rear of Philadelphia Division train No. 1561, one hundred yards west of the Linglestown Road. Labar suffered a wrenched back but was able to continue as far as Marysville, where he placed himself under the care of the railroad physician, Dr. Snyder. The engine of the P. and E. train was somewhat damaged and one of the cars of the train 1561 was thrown from the rails. Traffic was delayed on that track for forty minutes. Hartman is Overseas CORP. CLARENCE M. HARTMAN [photo] Mrs. Catherine Hartman, 115 Verbeke street, has received word from her son, Corporal Clarence M. Hartman, of his arrival in England. He is a member of the 19th Field Artillery and enlisted May 5, 1917. Prior to his departure from this Country he was stationed at San Antonio, Texas. Fifty University Club Men in Service The Harrisburg University Club holds a high rank, in proportion to the number of its members, for members who are in Uncle Sam's service, although it is one of the city's youngest organizations. The present membership of the club is 213 and of these there are an even fifty who are in some department of the service. There are many more who are expecting to follow in the footsteps of the fifty in the near future. The names of the men in the service have been set forth on a handsome honor roll, presented to the club by John A. Herman. The University Club has exempted these members from payment of dues. Members in the United States service to date are: Irving E. Bender, Howard Berkley, Jackson Herr Boyd, Joel Claster, Dr. Carson Coover, Fred B. Dapp, Leo A. Dellone, Alfred S. Ellenberger, Raymond Ellis, Walter J. Emmons, Dr. J. L. Good, John A. F. Hall, S. Edward Hannestad, Frank C. Hean, John P. Heiner, Frank C. Hessenberger, E. C. Howard, James K. Jackson, Leroy Johnson, Murray S. Kiess, George Kunkel, Jr., Dr. G. L Laverty, Dr. Jesse L. Lenker, William R. Main, Joseph E. Malin, Dr. J. B. Marshall, Dr. William C. Miller, Mark T. Milnor, Dr. George Moffitt, J. Jess Pannell, Frank Parker, Dr. R. L. Perkins, Howard F. Pfahl, H. B. N. Prichard, John A. Raidabaugh, John C. Reese, Earl E. Renn, Dr. F. D. Reckord, R. E. Robinson, Hiram Herr Shenk, H. W. Slohower, Donald B. Smith, H. Elmore Smith, John McI. Smith, E. J. Stackpole, Jr., Carl A. Strait, C. B. Thompson, John C. Todd, John D. Zink, Howard F. Bronson. Laverty in France H. W. LAVERTY [photo] Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Seitz, of Enola, have received word of the arrival of their nephew, H. W. Laverty, overseas. Laverty was formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, in Enola, and is now in the military service. Halifax News Items; Mrs. James Nelson Dies HALIFAX, July 16. - Mrs. James M. Nelson, aged about 49 years, for many years a resident of this place, died suddenly Saturday night at her home in Palmyra from a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by her husband and five children. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, from her late home. Interment will be made in the Palmyra Cemetery. The Nelson family moved from this place to Palmyra about one year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vanatta of Harrisburg, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lehr, over Sunday. Mrs. Mary Biever is confined to her home on Front street by illness. Mrs. and Mrs. John Ettreau and little son of Northumberland, were week-end guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ettreau. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Potter and children, Lee and Rae, attended the funeral of their friend, W. C. Wagner, at Harrisburg, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John McCurdy, of Maytown, are paying a visit to Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Wert. The United Brethren Sunday School picnic, held Saturday in Buffalo Park, above town, was well attended. There were many forms of amusements to entertain the picnickers. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Straw and children, of Carlisle; Lewis Snyder, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Essig and son, Marlin, Mrs. Harry Essig and son and Miss Helen Sloan, of Harrisburg, were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Straw. ACTIVITIES IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST W. C. T. U. WILL GIVE PROGRAM Picnic Will Be Held Thursday at Home for the Friendless Under the auspices of the Harrisburg W. C. T. U. a picnic has been arranged for the women of the Home for the Friendless, Fifth and Muench streets, on Thursday, at the home. The members are invited to the home at 9 o'clock in the morning, when an interesting program will be given including the following numbers: Mrs. Estella Steinmetz, vocal selections; Mrs. W. N. Yates will give an original illustrated talk; Mrs. J. C. Kinter, reading; Mrs. Harder, vocal numbers, and the junior members of the Loyal Temperance League will give several recitations. After the program dinner will be served at noon to the guests. Members who wish to know what to bring are to communicate as soon as possible with Mrs. Charles E. King, phone 4434-J. The first birthday anniversary of little Miss Frances Barbara Jacobs was celebrated with a luncheon party at the home, 1306 Susquehanna street. The affair was arranged by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Jacobs, and a large number of her young friends were invited to help make the occasion a memorable one for the small hostess. Music and games were enjoyed by the guests and later in the afternoon luncheon was served to the following: Elizabeth Holstein, Ina Fetrow, Mildred Baumbach, Elizabeth Meck, Margaret Webber, Marion Meck, Helen Penner, Caroline Meck, Rosena Meck, Mildred Saul, Lillian Yost, Gladys Marie Darr, Frances Barbara Jacobs, Truman Baumbach, William Darr, Howard Webber, George Saul, Richard Yost, Edward Saul, Karl Saul, Mrs. Maggie Darr, Mrs. E. F. Hesson, Mrs. Meck, Miss Mary Darr, Mrs. Catherine Wiend and Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Jacobs. Members of the Harrisburg Chapter, D. A. R., may send contributions at once for the purchase of a diet kitchen for Camp Colt, Gettysburg, to the treasurer, Mrs. R. K. Spicer, 511 North Second street. Funds are being raised for this purpose by the State organization at the call of Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, state regent. Until a diet kitchen can be obtained, the sick received food only from the mess tent. The men in the tank service are selected for their strength and efficiency, and are in need of the benefits of a diet kitchen. Miss Elizabeth Hazel Drake, accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Drake, of Beatrice, Nebraska, arrived in Harrisburg yesterday to marry Sergeant Edward Switzer Goodrich, of the Tank Company, at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, who also arrived in this city yesterday, accompanied by Lieutenant Horace D. Gibson, of Boston, who acted as best man. The ceremony took place at the home of the Rev. Dr. Clayton Albert Smucker, pastor of the Stevens Memorial Methodist Church. Sergeant Goodrich will take his bride to Gettysburg, where she will reside at the Gettysburg Hotel. [Adams County] As a surprise to Mrs. J. F. Marlin, who celebrated her birthday anniversary last Friday, a party was arranged in her honor, at her home, 336 Boyd street. An evening of music and games was featured and Mrs. Marlin received many attractive gifts from her friends. Late in the evening a buffet supper was served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. O. Daller, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Marlin, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Rumberger, Mrs. Welty, Mrs. Brenner, Miss Pauline Brinton, Miss Ruth Arment, Miss Ruth Daller, Miss Marie King, Miss Mildred Marlin, Miss Edith Daller, Miss Sarah Marlin, Earl King, Clearance Palmer, Lloyd Cochlin, John Brinnon, David Cronon, George Renecker, Jr., Lloyd Daller, Harry King, Mr. and Mrs. George Whittle, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. King, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. King, Mr. and Mrs. George Renicker, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gillberg and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. King. Mrs. Frank A. Robbins, Jr., was hostess this afternoon at an informal lawn party at her home, 324 Catherine street, Steelton, when she entertained in honor of her small daughters, Elizabeth and Frances. Quantities of lovely garden flowers were arranged on the porches and lawn where the children enjoyed various games and outdoor amusements. The young guests included Charlotte Macdonald, Caroline Chick, Myra Vickery, Elizabeth Vanier, Julia Smith, Dorothy Hope, Marian aKitwasser, Catharine Payne, Margaret Creighton, Eleanor Smith, "Laddie" Winship, Mortimer Riley, John Fox, "Vally" Berghaus, Charles Williams, "Teddy" Entwisle, Lesley McCreath, "Billy" Berghaus and Elizabeth and Frances Robbins. [Note: aKitwasser, shown as printed] A quiet home wedding was solemnized last evening when Miss Kathleen M. Buck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Buck, and Howard E. Huber, both of Wormleysburg, were married at the home of the bride's parents. The Rev. F. E. Vance, pastor of the Church of God, officiated, using the ring ceremony. The bride is a graduate of the Wormleysburg High School, class of 1915. The bridegroom is employed by the P. R. R. at Enola. They will reside in Wormleysburg. [Cumberland County] Judge McCarrell signed a decree last evening in which Albert Fritz, a Lykens hotelman, was given permission to move his saloon several doors away from its present location in the basement of the Odd Fellows' Hall, Main street, Lykens, to No. 147 Main street. Fritz now owns the building at 147 Main street. Dr. William G. Miller Commissioned Major Dr. William C. Miller, lecturer and manager of the State Health Exhibit, for eight years associated with the State Department of Health and residing at 1859 Market street, has been commissioned a major in the Medical Department of the United States Army, it was announced today. Dr. Miller has just received his commission. After serving two terms in the House as a member from Bedford, he served two years as State Senator from that county. Dr. Miller will report Thursday at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, for a course of training in the School of Hygiene at Camp Greenleaf. The Health Department's exhibits are now on display in great tents at Willow Grove Park, Philadelphia, and in Forest Park, Pittsburgh. Personal Briefs Mrs. Sara First, 113 Tuscarora street, has received word of the safe arrival overseas of her son, John First. Mrs. Harry U. Essig and son, Miss Helen Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Essig and Lewis B. Snyder, all of Harrisburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Straw and family, of Carlisle, were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Straw, of Armstrong street, Halifax. Mrs. Edward Kirby Lawson and son, Edward Kirby Lawson, Jr., of Penbrook, returned yesterday from a week's visit with Mrs. Frank M. Hunter, 621 North Fifteenth street, who is spending the summer in a cottage in the mountain about one mile from Fayetteville. Mrs. G. W. Meck, 916 North Eighteenth street, has gone to Philadelphia to join her aunt, after which they will be registered at "The Breakers," Atlantic City, N.J. Mrs. Charles Aronson and daughter, Jeanette, 2010 North Third street, motored to Philadelphia, where they spent the week-end. They were accompanied home by the former's mother, Mrs. J. Cohn, formerly of New York City, who will make her home with her daughter. H. N. Deen, of Camp Dix, spent the week-end with his cousin, R. A. Deen, 2122 North Sixth street. Miss Madeline Ellicker, nurse, has returned to St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, after spending a two weeks' vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ellicker, 127 North Summit street. Mrs. J. M. Dissinger, and Mrs. D. A. Shultz, Halifax, and Mrs. A. B. Thomas and daughter Helen, Treverton, spent the week-end at the home of the former's daughter, Mrs. D. M. Dissinger, 2129 Penn street. Private Homer F. Miller, of Lewistown, has returned to Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg, S. C., after spending a furlough with friends and relatives here, in Penbrook and at his home. Mrs. R. C. Hart and daughter, Alice Jeanette, 129 Evergreen street, and Mrs. Ira F. Myers and Miss Gladys Myers, Steelton, are registered at the Hotel Douglas, Wildwood, N. J. Miss Emma Miller, 701 Benton street, is spending several weeks with relatives at Manheim. Miss Helen Vickery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Vickery, 330 Spruce street, Steelton, will leave for Waterford, Conn., next week, where she will spend the Summer as a pupil of Ross David, the well- who has a Summer school at that place. [Note: looks like a line missing after well-] Mrs. Johnston and her daughter, and her daughter, Lois, of Cottage Hill, Steelton, have gone to Maine for the remainder of the Summer. Miss Ria Longwell, of McConnellsville, is the guest of Miss Dorothy Hope, at her residence, 349 Spruce street, Steelton. Tomorrow Miss Longwell, accompanied by her hostess, will leave for the Longwell Summer home at Mt. Gretna. Miss Margaret McDonald, 333 Spruce street, Steelton, is visiting friends at Perdix. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Imhoff, of Cottage Hill, Steelton, are spending some time in Altoona. Mrs. Nancy Lafferty, 377 Myers street, Steelton, has received word that her son, Howard B. Lafferty, Co. E, 326th Infantry, has arrived safely overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Bayer, of Leighton, whose marriage was a recent event at Leighton, where Mrs. Bayer, formerly Miss Mayme Clark, resided, are spending their honeymoon with friends in this city. Robert A. Boll, 239 Woodbine street, who enlisted in the Marine Corps about ten days ago, left yesterday for Washington, D. C. Upon arriving there he received orders to report immediately at Paris Island, North Carolina. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Boll, 2029 North Second street, and for a number of years attended the Harrisburg Academy, after which he entered the Mercersburg Academy. ALL OF THE NEWS OF STEELTON, MIDDLETOWN AND DAUPHIN COUNTY STEELTON HEAD CAUGHT IN WAGON WHEEL Small Boy Gets Scalp Injuries Through Chase After Ball STEELTON, July 16. - A small boy visiting at the home of John R. Reider, 210 Myers street, received severe lacerations of the scalp yesterday while playing on the playgrounds at Front street and Angle avenue. The boy, with several other little boys and girls, was playing ball when the ball rolled into Front street. The injured lad, followed by a small girl, made a rush for it and just as an ice wagon passed the little girl pushed the boy into the wheel, his head striking the hub. The driver of the wagon carried him across the street into Dr. Plank's office where it was necessary to make several stitches in his head. The boy is visiting in the borough with his parents, his home being in Philadelphia. RESOLUTIONS BY RESERVES The Steelton Reserves at its meeting last Friday night passed a resolution inviting all men registered for selective service to take part in the work of the Reserves until they are called by the draft board for duty. An invitation issued last week by Captain Reider, of Company A, of the Reserves, was accepted by a number of drafted men, who will in this way receive several days of first class military training previous to entering army camps. The resolution includes an invitation from Company B as well as the other company. The Reserves drill weekly on the Cottage Hill athletic field with Company A working out Tuesday night and Company B Thursday night. Officers of the Reserves claim that through taking part in the work at least one drafted man from the borough has helped himself toward a commission in the army and they are anxious to be of the same assistance to all registrants. BENCHES FOR CONCERTS Seating accommodations for the concert series by the Steelton Band were last evening assured through an offer of William B. Strouse, of William Strouse and Company, Harrisburg, to furnish a number of benches during the concert season. Just what capacity will be provided in this way could not be learned last evening, but Mr. Strouse promises to furnish as many benches as his supply will allow. It is expected that the benches will be on hand for the opening concert Friday evening on the Lawn playgrounds, where the entire series will be played. Manager Guyer, of the band, yesterday began working on erecting the bandstand in the playgrounds and this season's concerts promise to see much better arrangements than in the previous seasons. BOROUGH TRUCK DAMAGED Another smashup caused by the steep descent of the side streets of the borough into Front street nearly resulted in loss of life yesterday when the truck of the Steelton Highway Department collided with a street car at Front and Lincoln streets. The truck, which was considerably damaged, was driven by Roland Orn, colored. Gritt McGowen, colored, who was riding on the side step of the truck, was thrown to the pavement by the collision and pinned underneath the car. Orn was uninjured and McGowen after receiving first aid at the Steel Works Emergency Hospital was removed to the Harrisburg Hospital, where his many scratches and bruises were attended to. SERVICE NOTES James Dunn yesterday enlisted in the Ambulance Corps and will be sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, for training assignment. Harry Walters, South Second street, has enlisted in the Marines, and will leave next Friday for Paris Island to go into training. Herman Shelley, son of John P. Shelley, North Front street, has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the Harrisburg company of the State Militia. He is now at Mt. Gretna. RECITAL FOR RED CROSS Three Steelton young ladies, Miss Sylvia Cover, Miss Nina Ruth and Miss Evelyn E. Cumbler, will render a recital next Friday evening at 8.15 o'clock in the Highspire Lutheran Church, as a benefit for the Highspire Auxiliary of the Steelton Chapter of the American Red Cross. The program, which will be published in the near future, will consist of vocal and instrumental numbers by these three accomplished young ladies. SERVICES FOR DANIEL SHEETZ Funeral services for Abraham Sheetz, 65 years old, who was killed on Saturday when he was struck by an automobile, near Paxtang, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Daniel Staub, Chamber Hill. Further services will be held at 2 o'clock that same afternoon in the Church of God, at Enhaut, and burial will be made in the Oberlin Cemetery. [Note: It does say Daniel Sheetz, then Abraham Sheetz.] NO TRACE OF ELOPERS After two days of futile search by the girl's father, Zeva Gimbos, and the Harrisburg police, nothing has been found or heard of Zeva Murtaloga and 16-year-old Tilda Gimbos, who are said by the girl's father to have gone to Hagerstown to be married, although Murtaloga already has a wife in Austria. The Gimbos live at 207 Christian street. JOINT MEETING TONIGHT A joint meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Aid Society of the Grace United Evangelical Church, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Conner, 403 North Third street. MOOSE MOVE Steelton Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, has moved into its new home at Front and Trewick streets. The rooms of the lodge in South Front street have been closed. QUARTET FINED Burgess McEntee yesterday put a fine of $10 on each of four men, who were arrested Saturday and Sunday for being drunk and disorderly. SUMMER RECESS The Steelton Business Men's Association has declared a summer recess and will not hold any meetings during July and August. PERSONAL MENTION Miss Anna Smith, of Rutherford, New Jersey, who was the guest of Miss Katharine Brown, 521 Lincoln street, has gone to Troy to spend the remainder of the season with her sister, Mrs. John Croak. Mrs. Mary Morgan and two sons, Everett and Vincent, 162 North Second street, have returned from a several day visit with friends in Mount Gretna. Mr. and Mrs. John W. F. Grove, 162 North Second street, have returned from a ten-day visit with friends in Hagerstown and Virginia cities. Miss Margaret McCurdy, while assisting her father, J. A. McCurdy in the Rexall Drug Store, received painful injuries of the hand yesterday from broken glass. Doutrich Employe Gets Place as Bank Cashier ROBERT ROSS [photo] Robert Ross, of Doutrich & Co., made public today his acceptance of the position of cashier of the Chambersburg National Bank, an institution well known throughout the Cumberland Valley, and where he will enter upon his duties July 24. He has been identified with the Doutrich organization for the past year, in charge of the bookkeeping department. He is a resident of Mechanicsburg and previous to his coming to Doutrich & Company he held an important position with the Second National Bank of his home town. Souvenirs From France Received by David Burns HUMMELSTOWN, July 16. - A number of postcards and a handsome silk handkerchief received by David Burns from his son George Burns who is with the American Forces in France have been placed on exhibition in Brantner's store window. Mrs. George McKissick, of Harrisburg, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Light for several days. Irvin T. Ricker, of Harrisburg, spent yesterday with his father, George T. Ricker. Dr. and Mrs. J. Irwin Ruff visited relatives at New Oxford on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Keller has returned from a week's visit to Philadelphia. Ammon Hitz, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Allwine. Mrs. Charles Brehm and son Russel are spending a week with relatives in Philadelphia. Edward Deimler and daughter, Miss Ida Deimler, were guests of Mr. Deimler's daughter, Mrs. Abner Demmy at Oberlin on Sunday. 15 Registrants Fail to Return Questionnaires Fifteen registrants have failed to return questionnaires to the draft board of the Third City District and the board announced the names for publication. It is possible some of these registrants already have gone into the service. The list follows: Ernest Williams, 1230 Cumberland; Clarence R. Davis, Seventh and Curtin; George Woods, 1250 Monroe; George Slaughter, 1112 Monroe; James Force, G. I. Labor Camp; Edward Debroach, 1106 North Seventh; John Morgan, 307 North Seventh; Marion Dingle, 907 North Seventh; Lewis Mitchell, 1106 North Seventh; Williard Johnson, 802 Forster; Robert H. Coleman, 602 Forster; Harvey R. Mudd, 636 Briggs; Richard Roland, 1107 North Seventh; Leon Getters, 1129 North Seventh; Arthur Jones, 1106 Cowden. Sergeant Wertz Died Bravely Facing Huns SERGT. JAMES WERTZ [photo] LEWISTOWN, July 16. - Particulars of the death of Gunnery Sergeant James Clair Wertz, of Burnham, killed in action June 6 while fighting with the United States Marines were received here in a letter Saturday addressed to Mrs. Wagner with whom he made his home for some time prior to enlisting in the service. The letter was dated June 18, and read, in part, as follows: "It is with extreme regret that I make this attempt to offer you my sympathy upon the death of Gunnery Sergeant James C. Wertz. We were rushed to the front from our rest camp, in trucks, to stop the last German drive. We arrived one evening, and immediately took up a position. The next day we were sent to reinforce a weak point and on the way were compelled to cross a field where the enemy were dropping shells. As Sergeant Wertz was leading his platoon across the dangerous space a large H. E. shell exploded near him causing his death and seriously wounding eight others." "Alfred H. Noble, first lieutenant, commanding 83rd, Co. 6, Marines, A. F. E. Sergeant Wertz lost his father in a railroad accident when only four months old and was thrown upon his own resources early in life and has always attributed his success in life largely to the training he received as a Boy Scout. He was married about a year ago and it was only a few days before his death that he received a letter from his wife announcing the birth of a son, of which he was very proud. MIDDLETOWN THANKS COMING FROM FRANCE Soldiers Are Grateful for Parcels From Emergency Aid MIDDLETOWN, July 16. - As the result of several packages, which were mailed to the French soldiers during the month of August in the year 1917 by the members of the Middletown Emergency Aid Society, in which the names of several persons who were contributers to the makeup of the packages were enclosed, Miss Edna Kutrz, now Mrs. John J. Groupe, of South Union street, recently received two letters from Frenchmen, who were the recipients of packages in the allotment sent by the local organization. The letters were written in French, the one was received from a soldier, who has been in the service for a period of four years and was wounded twice. These letters were the first received in the borough from Frenchmen stating their appreciation for packages they received from local organizations who are busy on war work. [Note: does say Kutrz] COMMUNITY SINGING TONIGHT The third festival of song, in a series of community singing, which will be held during the next several weeks, will be held this evening at 7.30 o'clock. It is expected that a large crowd will be present, at the affair will surpass any previous song service held in town. One of the main features of the evening's entertainment will be the singing of the "Marseillaise," the French national hymn. Another feature will be the "Cellar Door Chorus." Every resident of the borough is invited to attend the meeting. NINE RECEIVE DIPLOMAS Nine members of the First Aid Class, which recently completed the course in that study, received their diplomas yesterday. The series of lectures were given under the direction of Dr. H. H. Rhodes, of North Union street. The following are the members of the class who received certificates from the American Red Cross at Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Bertha K. Wallace, Mrs. May F. Hoffman, Mrs. John J. Groupe, Miss Clara F. Beck, Miss Ivy F. Hoffman, Miss Mary C. Neagle, Miss Verona Ola Keiper, Miss Carrie E. Hoffman and Miss Mary Eves. In all probability a higher class will be started for the further advancement of the present graduates in this branch of work. MARINE DRIVE IS SUCCESSFUL The big marine recruiting drive all over Pennsylvania being held this week is meeting with success. The new recruiting headquarters for this branch of the service, 307 Market street, announces the best results. Eight men have been enlisted at the local station during the last week. Only one of these, James P. Jackson, is from this city. He resides at 647 Boyd street. The other new recruits are Samuel Strinner, Williamstown; M. James Rourke, Mount Union, and the following from Royalton: Eli K. Metzler, Jacob Beckey, Harry Ney, Leroy Broughter and Charles Sipe. The Harrisburg station has received a number of lantern slides to be used for advertising purposes in the local moving picture theaters. Other activities will take place throughout the week for the purpose of pushing the drive. The local bureau urges that all men who are in draft age and have received their questionnaire papers, who wish to enlist in the marines, should get released from the local draft board before it is too late. 500 Kits a Month Is Local Chapter's Quota The Harrisburg Red Cross Chapter is endeavoring to make 500 kits a month as its allotment of the 128,000 Army and 39,000 Navy kits that the Government has requested. The workers have been turning out a large number of kits for some time and all the women are asked to continue at the work so that the specified number of finished kits can be turned over each month as planed. G.O.P. PLATFORM MAKERS NAMED The personnel of the platform committee of the Republican party, which will meet shortly at the call of the chairman, was announced today by Republican State Chairman William E. Crow who also named a committee to revise the rules of the party in this State. John H. Halsey, Wilkes-Barre, is named as chairman of the platform committee and the other members are: Charles H. Hetzel, Pittsburgh; Elwood W. Minster, Bristol; R. Earl Penrod, Johnstown; Harry B. Scott, Phillipsburg; C. Victor Johnson, Meadville; John H. Myers, Lancaster; Fred B. Gernerd, Allentown; Harry G. Seip, Easton; William E. Finley, Philadelphia; William S. Rial, Greensburg; with the State candidates: Senator William C. Sproul, of Chester; Senator E. E. Beidleman, Harrisburg; Representative James F. Woodward, McKeesport; Thomas S. Crago, Waynesburg; M. M. Garland, Edgewood; William J. Burke; Pittsburgh, and Anderson H. Walters, Johnstown. The rules committee is composed of B. Harry Warren, West Chester; Representative William T. Ramsey, Chester, and Henry T. Albee, Galeton, Potter County. Smallpox Patients Cost $4000 in Six Months It cost almost $4000 to treat and maintain smallpox patients at the city's isolation hospital between January and June 26, City Council was informed this morning when Commissioner Hassler reported that Harrisburg has been reimbursed in the sum of $1,887.97 for maintaining non-resident patients at the hospital. Steelton paid $1,349.29; Middletown $322.24; Pennsylvania Railroad Company, $121.46 and Swatara Township, $94.98. The charge made for treating the non-resident patients was proportionately the same as the city's patients cost, but the city had a few more patients than the aggregate of the non-residents, hence it cost Harrisburg more. The $1,887.97 was put back in the Health Bureau's contingent fund, which was drained when the isolation hospital was in use. P. & R. Bridge Plans Approved By City By a resolution adopted this morning City Council approved the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company's plan to replace the mile-long single-track, steel-truss bridge over the Susquehanna River, with a double-track concrete viaduct; but in its approval Council stipulated that the Railroad Company and not the city shall pay land damages, if any, incident to the bridges construction and that the Reading, in addition, must bear the expense of extending the river front wall and steps to the first bridge pier which will be built near the water's edge. Construction of this one pier will make it necessary for the river coal dealers to go below the bridge to take the coal from the river flats, because the pier will go up within a foot or so of the river front steps. PENNSY SUED FOR DEATH BENEFITS BY HINKLE ESTATE An action for $500 death benefits was brought against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company today by David A. Hinkle, this city, administrator of the estate of Walter B. Hinkle, who it is alleged was a Pennsy employe and member of the railroad relief at the time of his death several months ago. It is charged that the railroad company has ignored several demands for payment of the benefits. WANTS HUSBAND TO PAY LAWYER Mrs. Emma Shutt fled papers in court this morning saying that she intends to oppose the suit for divorce which was begun two months ago by her husband, Charles C. Shutt, and she obtained a rule on Shutt to show why he shouldn't pay her $100 counsel fees so that she can employ a lawyer to present her case. Shutt is allowed ten days to answer the woman's demand. Qualifies as Expert Army Motorcyclist CHARLES G. SOLLERS [PHOTO] Charles G. Sollers, a machinist, formerly of Pennsylvania Railroad shops, who enlisted last December, is now stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonia, Texas. He was one of the men picked by the Government to take a course at the Harley-Davison Motorcycle Factory in Milwaukee, Wis. He passed the test and he is now considered one of the skilled motorcycle drivers of Kelly Field. During the seven months he has been there he has taken a few flights in an airplane, going up 3000 feet with Lieutenant Johnson, doing the loop and nose dive. He goes three nights a week to school on radio work. Sollers expects to be home in a few weeks on a furlough. Wants to Plead Guilty But Not Permitted To After Lorenzo Bryant, colored, had pleaded guilty in court last evening to stealing an automobile from his employer, S. Finkelstine, Sixth and Delaware streets, the defendant said he didn't mean to steal it but he "went west and was skeered to come back with it." "This man doesn't want to plead guilty," suggested Judge Kunkel. "He now says he meant to return the car. He'll have to stand trial. Take him back to jail." The Sheriff started away with Lorenzo, but the negro resisted somewhat, saying: "No, no. I stole the car. I done took it. I don't want to go back to jail without gittin' this here thing settled. I's guilty." "Take him away!" commanded Judge Kunkel. Just as Bryant was passing out the door on his way over to jail, he exclaimed: "Carry me back to that there man and get me sentenced. I done stole that doggone automobile. Let him fix me up now. I don't want to do any more waitin' over here in jail jis to be tried." The Sheriff kept on going. Thomas Smith Must Pay $7.50 Weekly to Family Several defendants were sentenced in court late yesterday afternoon. Thomas Smith was ordered to pay $7.50 a week toward the support of his family and in three larceny cases James Oakley and Brannie Smith each got five months in jail and Lillian Alexander was sentenced to six months. Joseph Wolfson and his wife patched their differences and the Court continued the non-support case against the husband. Wier Reaches Italy With Ambulance Unit R. CARTER WIER [photo] Word has been received here of the safe arrival overseas of R. Carter Wier, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wier, of New Cumberland. "Dinty" as he is nicknamed, is a member of the Penn State unit of the United States Ambulance Service which recently arrived in Rome, Italy. He is a graduate of Tech, class of 1917, and well known in athletic circles. He was a prominent figure on the varsity football teams in 1913-1916, and manager of the basketball team in 1916-1917. Dr. Yates to Address C. E. Experts at Williamsport The Rev. William N. Yates, pastor of the Fourth Street Church of God, of this city, will speak at the closing session of a convention, which will open today at Williamsport and continue for two days under the supervision of the Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor superintendents and experts. The Rev. W. E. Peffley, general secretary of the Keystone League of Christian Endeavor of Harrisburg, will also be one of the speakers. The gathering is composed of delegates from the following counties: McKean, Potter, Tioga, Bradford, Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union, Center, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Snyder, Dauphin, Perry, Juniata, Cumberland, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton and Bedford. BROKER IS TRANSFERRED H. W. Culver, representative in this vicinity for Chandler Brothers & Co., New York bankers and brokers, has been transferred to Chicago, where he will take charge of their western business. This removal takes effect August 1. Mr. Culver has a great many friends in this city. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations. LOW BIDS FOR LAND Bidding was light when seventeen acres of Susquehanna Township land were put under the hammer in front of the Courthouse yesterday and the sale therefore was postponed by the executor, Frederick M. Ott. The high bid was $15,000. An effort will be made next Monday to sell the land. Captain Roberts Says Boys In France Want Letters CAPT. GEORGE W. H. ROBERTS [photo] A whole company of Harrisburg boys is attached to the 103rd Ammunition Train, with the American expeditionary forces, now "somewhere in France" and the local lads "all are well, happy and doing wonderful work," according to Captain George W. H. Roberts, former commander of Troop C, the old Governor's Troop, who has sent a message from France in one of two letters which were received this morning by the Captain's wife at her home in New Market. Captain Roberts now is in command of the Supply Company of the 108th Field Artillery "over there," but continues in close touch with the 103rd Ammunition Train. Before leaving Camp Hancock he said he would see to it that the Harrisburg boys got their "eats" regularly and that he would send food to them right up to the front line." Now Captain Roberts writes: "In my company I have a fine lot of boys, all faithful and willing workers, and I find that most encouraging to our Harrisburg boys who rely upon my supply company for food, clothing and 'cannon feed.'" The Harrisburg boys with the ammunition train had been in Captain Roberts' command a short time while at Camp Hancock. "My present company," the Captain writes, "is doing some wonderful work here and every one is tickled to know that some day it will be just as effective against the Germans." The Captain's second letter was written after five letters from "home" had been received in the camp of the Harrisburg boys of the 103rd, and he tersely recites how the "boys went wild" when the letters arrived. "The cheerful messages in those letters made all the boys feel a while lot happier," he wrote. "Urge the home folks to write lots of letters because some of them may be sent to the bottom by the U-boats. Keep the letters coming steadily. Then we can avoid the occasional loneliness, caused by the lack of home news." Captain Roberts told about attending a reception given recently by a French general, commanding the division to which the Captain and the Harrisburg boys are attached. In his reference to the "splendid program" he said one of the singer was a lieutenant who, before the war, was a grand opera singer, and filled engagements in all the big Paris theaters. "I felt a trifle lost in that crowd of French officers, all decorated with medals," he wrote. "Many of them fought from the beginning of the war. They treated us royally and were very enthusiastic about Americans." Mrs. Roberts and her mother have just gone to visit Mrs. Roberts' brother, George Dunlezy, who enlisted a year ago when he was just past 15 years old. While on a Mexican border he slew a Mexican who attacked him with a long knife. He was ill and in a hospital when his unit went across. Twenty-nine Leave for Army Training Schools Twenty-nine Harrisburg registrants who previously volunteered for special army work went to training schools yesterday. They were inducted by the first and third city boards. In the list are the following: First district, Lewis R. Bowman, James F. May, Stanley F. Wilson, William B. Shimp and Edgar L. Spayd to North Carolina State College, Raleigh, N. C.; Benjamin H. Boggs and William Albrecht Davis to Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa.; Joseph Minnaugh, Russell J. Carpenter and John R. Taylor to University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh; Roy John Myers, Ernest H. Sullings, Harry M. Ritter and Chalmers B. Behney to Bowman Technical School, Lancaster; and Vaselois G. Kastockletys, Harry B. Hoagland, Chester H. Motter, Carl R. Schmidt and Aristotelys K. Belehas to Pennsylvania State College, State College, Pa. The third city board's men are Forrest Sowers, Boyd Manbeck and Elmer Kirk to Lehigh University. Charles Breneiser to State College, and Paul Ryan and Frank W. Triest to University of Pittsburgh. Playground Closed During Funeral of Edward Sykes Out of respect to the memory of Edward K. Sykes, fourteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sykes, of 2536 Lexington street, who died Saturday morning, V. Grant Forrer, Assistant Superintendent of Parks, officially closed the Emerald Street Playground yesterday afternoon from 2 o'clock until 6:40 o'clock, when the funeral was held. The boy was one of the most popular of the uptown playground and he had a great many friends who are mourning his death. Local Featherweight Slated for Jersey Sammy Schiff, the local featherweight, may be seen in action in one of the bouts at Wrightstown, N. J., on July 24. Although his opponent for this battle has not as yet been announced it is understood that a crack performer in the feather class is being sought. Schiff is at present doing some hard training at the Pennsylvania Y. M. C. A. and is in fine condition for the bout. Brothers Are in France Fighting for Democracy PAUL B and CLINTON B WEAVER [photo] Paul B. Weaver and his brother, Clinton B. Weaver, both of whom are now in France, are well known in Harrisburg. They enlisted a year ago and both have seen some service since arriving with the Expeditionary Force. Mrs. Theodore A. Weaver, 1721 Hunter street, is the mother of the boys. Clinton, in writing recently to his mother, told of a short visit to England and he contrasts the French railroad equipment with that of America which is now taking the place of much of the French rolling stock. He says the French trains look like toys. Annville personals Told in Brief Form ANNVILLE, July 16. Lusilc Shenk, Mrs. Eugene Kratzer and daughter, Jane, of San Francisco, California, are spending some time here, the guests of J. H. Kreider and family. W. E. Herr, connected with the Navy Y. M. C. A. is here on a several weeks visit to his parents, who reside on College avenue. Robert Graybill of Harrisburg, was a visitor in town on Tuesday. Miss Helen Miller recently employed at the A. S. Kreider Shoe Factory, has gone to Philadelphia to secure other employment there. Prof. A. E. Shroyer, instructor in Greek and Bible at Lebanon Valley College, left for New York City, where he expects to pursue that course at Columbia University. Miss Rachael Shenk spent a few days at Lykens visiting friends. Prof E. E. Sheldon, director of the musical department at Lebanon Valley College, left for New York, where he will take a course in music at Cornell University. Mr. and Mrs. William Miller and sons, motored to Gettysburg on Thursday. Miss Blanche Hippel of Middletown, spent several days here, the guest of Miss Hannah Boltz. Frank Fox, of Suffield, Connecticut, is spending his vacation with his sister, Mrs. William N__. [Note: Name has a smudge, looks like Nye.] Miss Ellen Klinger returned to Allentown, after spending a two-week's vacation here, the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward have returned from Clearville, Bedford County, where they spent several weeks. Mrs. S. Batdorf returned here from Harrisburg on Friday. Misses Ora Bachman and Miriam Oyer left for Cornell University of Music at New York, where they will pursue a Summer course of study. Miss Esther Fink left on Wednesday for Washington, D. C., where she is visiting her brother, Homer, who expects to receive orders shortly to embark for the other side. Mr. Fink expects to be sent to Italy. Paul Wagner, formerly principal of Lebanon Valley Academy, at this place, who is in the United States service, stationed in Minnesota, spent a short time in town recently. David Fink of the United States Naval Hospital Department, stationed at Philadelphia, spent a short furlough here over the week-end. Roy B. Gotham of this place, has been recently transferred from the Engineers Corps to Hoboken, New Jersey. HERRING IN FRANCE Friends of G. A. Herring, a Harrisburg boy, received cards this morning saying that he has arrived safely in France. Hutchison Elected to Traction Co. Board The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Harrisburg Traction Company, a subsidiary of the Harrisburg Railways Company, was held at the Railways Company's offices this morning and directors were balloted for. J. F. Hutchison was the only new director elected, succeeding the late Samuel Kunkel. He will serve for a term of three years. Directors were re-elected for a term of three years. J. M. Cameron, E. C. Felton, W. H. Seibert and F. E. Walz. The directors will meet at a later date to elect officers. Girl Meets Bear When Driving the Cows Home McVEYTOWN, July 16. - Miss Anna McGill, eighteen years old, encountered a large black bear last night as she drove the dairy herd from the pasture. The cattle were pasturing in an old field along the mountains and as a young heifer passed through some thick underbrush bruin made a spring for her, but forwarned, the heifer made her get- away and the bear ambled off into the brush. James McGill, the father of the girl, took his gun and spent several hours trying to round up the bear, without results. May Take Bankruptcy Action in Bretz Case Attorneys for the creditors of Harry M. Bretz, lawyer and school director, charged with embezzlement indicated their intention at an informal meeting this morning to apply to the Federal courts of the Middle district to have Bretz declared a bankrupt. They did not decide finally upon that course, they said, because Bretz has been asked to furnish them with a statement of his debts and Bretz told them, they said, that the list is not quite ready. The Board of Censors of the Country Bar Association met last evening and discussed the charges against the lawyer but no decision was reached as to whether disbarment proceedings will be begun. Members of the committee declined to discuss what occurred at the meeting but they said that, in ordinary practice, it would require several meetings of the Censors Board and much investigating before that body would be ready to make any recommendations to the Bar Association. BERTHEL A. SERGEANT William L. Berthel, one of the selectives sent to camp on June 1 by the first city district board, wrote members of the board today saying that he has been made first sergeant and now is in the war zone. He is "tickled to pieces" with the Army, he wrote. Married After Two Hour Hunt for Minister Howard Fennell and Miss Ada Hoffman, of Norristown, obtained a marriage license in Philadelphia yesterday afternoon and as they intended to go to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon, they decided to stop off here and be married on the way. It took them two hours to find a minister in Harrisburg and would have taken longer had it not been for Assistant Deputy Auditor General Fred T. MacDonald, of Kennett Square. The prospective bride and bridegroom found that the ministers they tried to reach by telephone were either away on vacations or not at home at the time. MacDonald was sitting on the steps of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church two hours after the bridal party began their search. Fennell and Miss Hoffman saw him and inquired if he knew where a minister could be found. He referred them to the Rev. Dr. Lewis S. Mudge, pastor of the church upon whose steps he was sitting. The minister's name was on the side of the church in two-inch letters. MacDonald joined the party, but Dr. Mudge could not be found. MacDonald got more interested in their case when they told him that the only person here they knew was Deputy Auditor General Charles Johnson, of Norristown, and he led them to the parsonage of the Rev. Dr. George E. Hawes, of the Market Square Presbyterian Church. He, too, was out, but they waited a while and the minister returned. Then MacDonald was best man and also gave the bride away. Converts Log House Into Modern Home The Summer residence of State Senator Beidleman, on the hillside at Dauphin, overlooking the narrows, is nearing completion. It is a converted log house that used to be occupied by two or three families. The house is of stucco now and has a wide porch from which there is one of the best views of the river gaps in the vicinity. Incidentally the contractors killed ten copperhead snakes during their work, but the underbrush is now being cleared away. Rules to Keep Young Boys Out of the Army Lieutenant Lesher, of the Harrisburg Army Recruiting Station, today received a letter from the United States War Department, in Washington, stated that, owing to the large number of applications from parents or guardians for the under 18 years old, a new ruling is made necessary. Hereafter no applicant for the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps, who is under registration age, will be accepted or enlisted until he proves to the recruiting officer that he has passed his eighteenth birthday. To do this he must product one of the following: birth certificate, baptismal record, school certificate or an affidavit of his parent or guardian, with legal evidence of guardianship. The accepting officer must satisfy himself as to the genuineness of the evidence and will forward it with the enlistment papers to the War Department. Efforts in all cases will be made to communicate with the parents of the applicant in order to obtain proper evidence, as it is from them that the requests for the discharge of minors are usually received. Unclaimed Letters List of advertised letters for the week ending July 13, 1918. Ladies' List Gentlemen's List Billet, Mrs. Mary Alley, E. Cassel, Gertrude Anderson, Ray Catney, Mrs. Caroline Bailey, H. E. Clark, Mrs. W. E. Bauscher, Osville Davis, Ethel L. Benner, Jacob Dewey, Mildred Bultz, Hermon Dugan, Sophia Carter, Jos. Dysart, Mrs. J. C. Cline, Frank Griffith, Maud Daughty, V. C. Hicks, Mrs. Annie Douglass, Martin Jackson, Mrs. Hattie EBY, H. P. Johnson, Mary L. Faille, Antonio Kepner, Ruth A. Grant, Henry Klang, Grace Green, Merlin Kreiger, May Hersler, L. Linderman, Mrs. W. H. Hurst, J. H. Lyter, Stella Jackson, Elmer Miller, Roda James, Geo. Miller, Irena Johns, Chas W. - 2 Myers, Mrs. Leonard Johnston, Dr. J. E. Plank, Pansy Kenney, Stephen C. Rheinhart, Mrs. Lulu Kent, Jimmy Robbins, Miss N. Kiner, Geo. C. Stegman, Lillian King, J. F. Straw, Mrs. Wm. Koueke, L. W. Vail, Mrs. Wm. H. Little, Jas. R. Wagner, Mrs. J. M. Lloyd, Albert Washington, Mrs. Lucy McAlarney, S. O. Webb, Alma Myers, Harry Witmer, Mrs. Eli Norton, Frank W. Wood, Allie Pender, S. W. Yingst, Sue Polansky, F. Rapp, Sam E. Foreign Ritner, Harry B. Sneiders, Jno. H. Wade, Walter Snyder, Luther Stahl, Harry Firm Stoddard, Rev. W. B. Sweitzer, R. J. American Protective Asso. Thompson, Charlie Wellam, Govmaus Western, Wilber