NEWS: Items from The Evening News, July 27, 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., Saturday, July 27, 1918 York Victim of War Was Only 18 Years Old Special to The Evening News YORK, July 27. - Private Sherman W. Leifer of Company A, 6th Engineers, reported today from Washington as killed in action in France July 15, was the son of Mrs. Alice Leifer, this city, and enlisted at the age of 17, last year, so that it was necessary for his mother to consent. He belonged to the First Presbyterian Church, of York, and a memorial service will be held tomorrow evening. He also belonged to the boys' Division of the York Y. M. C. A. His father is dead and he has a stepbrother and five sisters. Private William D. Jamison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Jamison, of Spring Grove, was killed in the same action. Jamison enlisted last year and joined the 7th Infantry in Gettysburg, but was later transferred to the 8th Machine Gun Battalion. He is the first Spring Grove boy to be killed and the service flag of Mt. Zion Reformed Church of that town will have one golden star among its sixteen other stars. Jamison was 23 years old. Boiling Springs Boy Wounded in France Word was received early this morning by Mr. and Mrs. William F. Newcomer, of Boiling Springs, of the severe wounding of their son, corporal Orlando Newcomer, on July 9, "somewhere in France." Corporal Newcomer was a member of Company G, Pennsylvania National Guard, in which he enlisted soon after the beginning of the war. One Harrisburger and Six Others From Nearby Cities On the Day's Death List Another name was added to Harrisburg's roll of honor in the big fight for democracy, when Mrs. William C. Arnold, of 1327 North Sixth street, received a telegram from the War Department last night stating that her husband, Sergeant William C. Arnold, 103rd Field Battalion, Signal Corps, was killed in action "somewhere over there" on July 15. The official casualty list confirmed the news this morning. Arnold was employed in the electrical department of the Pennsylvania Railroad before his enlistment in Co. I, of the old 8th Regiment, which was encamped on Island Park last Summer. When the Eighth moved to Camp Hancock, Augusta, Georgia, the unit was dismembered and Arnold was assigned to the 112th Regiment. Later he was transferred into the Signal Corps of the 103rd Field Battalion. He had been across but a short time and Mrs. Arnold had received her first letter from him about a week ago. Five other soldiers from this section of the State are among those reported killed in action, in the official list today. They are Paul Victor Mease and John W. Sholly, both of Lebanon; John White Crane, Pottsville; Sherman W. Lifer, York, and John Lee Smith, Shippensburg. Unofficial reports say that a Chambersburg boy was killed at the front. He is Charles Nitterhouse, 20 years old, son of Mrs. Bernard Nitterhouse, a widow. Three other sons are in the Army. Charles and Robert are with Company C, the Chambersburg company of the old 8th Regiment, National Guard, now the 112th Regiment. Widow and Mother Stricken Sergeant Arnold was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Arnold, of Dillsburg, York County. He was in his twenty-fourth year and about a year ago married. His widow is now only 18 years old. Mrs. Arnold received the telegram stating her husband's death at 5 o'clock last evening. She fainted and is today suffering from severe shock. It was during the big demonstration on July 18, following news of the big successes of the American troops near Chateau-Thierry, that Mrs. Arnold was in great spirits and said to her friends that she was so proud that Sergeant Arnold was in the service. Even then the sergeant had been dead three days without her knowledge. This morning, in spite of her weakened and nervous condition, Mrs. Arnold went to Dillsburg, where at the news of her son's death, his mother, Mrs. Eli Arnold, fell unconscious. At noon the elder Mrs. Arnold had not regained consciousness and her condition is considered grave. Sergeant Arnold was a member of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church, of this city. He is survived by his wife and parents and one brother, who will soon leave for camp with other draftees. Shippensburg Boy Dies John Lee Smith, of Shippensburg, of the 79th Machine Gun Battalion, has been killed in action, in France, according to the official casualty list. No word had as yet been received directly this morning by the boy's mother, Mrs. Margaret Smith. Smith was 22 years of age, and had enlisted a year ago. He had been in France since March. Prior to enlistment, he had done farm work. He leaves his mother, four brothers and three sisters. John Walter Sholly, 24 years old, of 138 Liberty avenue, Lebanon, was killed in France on July 15, according to word relatives received. He was identified with Company D, 10th Field Artillery, and enlisted on June 3, 1917. He was unmarried and is survived by his parents. His grandmother, Mrs. Sara Sholly, with whom he lived prior to his enlistment, and a number of brothers and sisters living in Baltimore and Brooklyn. MEN 21 BEFORE JANUARY MAY BE CALLED NEXT By CARL D. GROAT United Press Correspondent WASHINGTON, July 27. - There is a possibility of exhaustion of draft Class 1 before Congress can finally act to extend draft ages. Some states have wired to Provost Marshal General Crowder that they are on the verge of drawing their last men of the first class. To rescue the situation so that it will not necessitate invasion of deferred classes it is likely that a call for men who have turned 21 will be issued before January 1, 1919. That, however, may not prevent invasion of the second class unless Congress acts hastily upon extension of draft ages, when it reconvenes at the end of August. It is predicted that by Labor Day, the last of the fighting men now in Class 1 will have been called. Meantime, the War Department is working on its program for extending the draft age limits. Chairman Dent, of the House Military Committee, predicts that there will be a fight in Congress if there is a too-radical sweep downward, though he told the United Press today that the House will probably yield to anything "reasonable." The House is the most opposed to the extension downward, but it is likely that it will not go to the point of attempting to thwart the President's wishes. There is some tendency to complain because Secretary of War Baker deferred action on the draft until congress completes its recess. Leaders say that had he favored draft extension earlier the possibilities of the present situation would have been averted. The need for men in the Army is illustrated by the order to restrict Navy and Marine enlistments from the draft for the next two months. Navy and Marine Corps officials are disposed to be critical of this decision, though they believe their requirements can be met in that period, by voluntary enlistment. Draft officials are planning to make a wider use of limited service men than they have made to date, provided Secretary of War Baker approves plans now before him. Names Units in the Regular Army Divisions WASHINGTON July 27. - In response to questions today General March revealed the units which make up the four regular army divisions now in France. They are as follows: First - 16th, 18th, 26th and 28th infantry, and 5th, 6th and 7th field artillery. Second - 1st and 6th marine regiments, 9th and 23rd infantry, and 12th, 15th and 17th field artillery. Third - 4th and 7th marine regiments, 30th and 38th infantry and 10th, 18th and 26th field artillery. Fourth - 39th, 47th, 78th and 59th infantry and field artillery not announced. K. OF C. TO VISIT HISTORIC CHURCH Members of the Knights of Columbus of Harrisburg, Carlisle, Lewistown and Chambersburg will make a journey to the historic St. Mary's Church, Doylestown, in Path Valley, Franklin County, Sunday, August 18, it was announced today. The trip will be made by automobile and as the Rev. P. J. Phelan, of St. Patrick's Cathedral, will celebrate mass there that morning at 10 o'clock, the local members of the organization will leave here at 7 A. M. in order to attend the service. John J. O'Hara, Lewistown, was selected as chairman of a committee to make arrangements at a recent meeting here of Knights of Columbus from the various places which will send delegates. He has named on his committee Joseph Turbridy and Herbert Rodenhaver, Chambersburg; E. R. Eckenrode, R. J. Seitz, Dr. J. C. Ludes and David E. Tracy, of this city. Dinner will be served on the church grounds. The St. Mary's Church was founded in 1802 and is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Pennsylvania, and the committee will probably recommend that the trip be made an annual pilgrimage of the Knights of Columbus. SKIDDING TRUCK HOLDS UP TRAFFIC NEAR DAUPHIN DAUPHIN, July 27. - Traffic on the railroad is running on the east bound track only, for a few hours this afternoon, until a heavy truck can be removed from the west bound track about a quarter of a mile from Speeceville. The truck, one of those belonging to the Atlantic Refining Company, and driven by Joe Shellenberger, of Harrisburg, skidded while crossing the tracks this morning and the driver jumped for his life just in time to escape fatal injury. An approaching train was flagged and damage avoided. Three Carlisle Boys Wounded in France CARLISLE, July 27. - Word was received here last evening from the Secretary of War in Washington that Elias Haslem, John Ritter and Edwin Kelley, three local boys, had been severely wounded in France while in action at the front on July 9. All three boys were members of Company G, Pennsylvania National Guard, and were stationed in Camp Hancock prior to embarkation for overseas duty. They are the first local boys wounded while fighting for their Country "over there." ACCUSED BY ATHENS GEORGE Charged with the theft of about $500 in cash from Athens George, proprietor of the Palace confectionery, Steward Zerr, of Reading, employed during the past week at the store, is awaiting a hearing. Eighty dollars were found on his person. NAT HARRIS, OF THE "POST" The Alonzo Gray, alias Alonzo Harris, who was arrested here yesterday charged with operating an alleged bunco game, is not the Alonzo Harris who published the Pennsylvania Post a few years ago. The last named Harris now operates an auto truck in the city. ENGLE TO GO TO CAMP Edward I. Engle, 417 Boyd street, will go to Camp Meade on Monday, having fully recovered from a recent operation. Engle is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Engle and had been employed here as a cook in the Davenport restaurant, 325 Market street. He expects to become a cook at camp. Girls Charged With Soliciting Soldiers Again a crowd of girls, charged with soliciting soldiers, has been arrested. Eight of them were last night taken to police station and reprimanded. Their parents were notified to keep them off the streets. Charged with assisting a number of girls to solicit soldiers, George Dikeman, 1416 Berryhill street, was arrested last night by Detective Speese. He is said by police to have been operating recently with the "pink sweater girls.' He will be given a hearing before the Mayor. Another arrest last night was made when Tony Murphy, 16 Cowden street, and Grace Burke, colored, of the same address, were accused of harboring fourteen-year-old Emma Knoll for immoral purposes. They are in jail awaiting a hearing. PULLS GUN ON OFFICER After having been thrown out of a hotel on Market street, near Fifth early this morning, John Williams, a negro, tried his hand at pulling a gun on Detective Speese. The officer took him to police station for safe keeping. BRITONS IN U.S. LIABLE TO THE DRAFT SEPT. 28 The following notice, addressed to "all Britons and Canadians in the United States," was issued here today in behalf of the Philadelphia recruiting station of the British army: On July 31st, the recruiting conventions between Great Britain, Canada and the United States will come into force and the period for voluntary enlistment terminates on September 28, 1918. During this period of sixty days, all Britons and Canadians between the ages of twenty and forty-four, both inclusive, have an opportunity of offering their services to their own countries at a time when the services of every man are urgently needed. For sixty days all British subjects between the above ages will be exempt from the American draft and can enlist at any recruiting deport of the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission, regardless of the fact that they may have taken out their first United States citizen papers or have been classified in Class 1. During this period of sixty days all Britons and Canadians of twenty years of age and those between the ages of thirty-one and forty-four both inclusive will be required to register on a date fixed by the President, and thirty days after registration men of those ages will be liable to the American draft. On September 28th the sixty days within which you can volunteer expires and thereafter you will be liable to draft into the United States Army. For information as to rates of pay, separation allowance, etc., apply to the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission, Sixteenth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. (Signed) W. A. WHITE, Brigadier General, British and Canadian Recruiting Mission. City Sends 297 More to Join Victorious Colors Cheers and smiles were substituted last evening for tears and sobs when the 297 selectives of the city and county entrained here and departed at 10.15 o'clock for Camp Lee, Va. The boys, themselves, were a happy lot and all seemed imbued with a spirit of delight that doubtless was excited by the good news from the western battle front about the victorious Americans and their Allies. Thousands jammed into the Pennsy station and down below in the train shed and as the train pulled out the throng mingled farewells with wild cheers. The departure was more or less informal. The selectives assembled at their draft board headquarters at 9 o'clock, excepting the Steelton district boys who went half an hour earlier, and all had arrived at the station by 9.45 o'clock. The two companies of Harrisburg Reserves came over from the drill grounds on the Island just before the First city district boys left the Courthouse and the Reserves, commanded by Major Henry M. Stine, escorted the selectives to the station entrance. Under the railroad schedule the train was supposed to arrive at Camp Lee at noon today. The Friendship, Citizen and "Washie" Fire Companies took their apparatus over to Second and Mulberry streets while the boys were entraining and as the train moved out over the Cumberland Valley Railroad the firemen tooted the whistles, rang the bells and cheered the boys on. Middletown gave a rousing send-off to the score of boys who left from that borough and other points in the lower end of the county. There was a short parade with two bands and many business men participating. ACTIVITIES IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST MRS. F. H. DAVIES GIVEN SURPRISE Gets Farewell Shower Before Going South to Join Husband The residence of Mrs. Frank H. Davies, 2009 Green street, was the scene of an attractive party last evening when a beautifully appointed shower was arranged as a surprise to Mrs. Frank H. Davies, Jr., upon the eve of her departure for Spartansburg, where she will join her husband, who is stationed at Camp Wadsworth. American flags and flags of the Allies formed an appropriate patriotic decorations and quantities of garden flowers in tones of pink made an artistic centerpiece for the table. Many useful gifts were presented to Mrs. Davies which will be most useful for light housekeeping as the young couple expect to reside for the present in a Southern city near the camp. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Davies was Miss Elsie Rettinger, of this city, and until recently has been in the employ of the Circulation Department of the Patriot-News. The guests last evening included: Mrs. Frank H. Davies, Jr., Mrs. Smiley, Miss Jane Smiley, Mrs. H. G. Zullinger, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Davies, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William Wert, Mrs. Deighton, Miss Esther Zudrell, Miss Dorothy Lower, Miss Marie McGann, Miss Blanch Wert, Miss Lilly Rothe, Miss Margaret Sheaffer and Miss Ethel Fisher. Farewell Reception for the Rev. G. W. Hartman A farewell service will be given on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in St. John's Reformed Church, Fourth and Maclay streets, in honor of the Rev. George W. Hartman, pastor of the church, who will leave on the fifth of August for overseas service in the Y. M. C. A. The congregation and various community churches have united in their efforts to make the occasion a memorable one. Addresses will be made by representatives of the Y. M. C. A., Ministerial Association, Reformed Churches and community churches. Special music will be one of the attractive features of the program. Joseph H. Hammaker one of the Harrisburg boys who left today for Camp Lee, was given a farewell party last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Burkhart, 1517 Berryhill street. After an evening of games and music refreshments were served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hammaker, Miss Marie Trimmer, Miss Mildred Burkhardt, Miss Kathryn Hoffman, Miss Martha Hoffman, Miss Frances Haar, Miss Ruth Schaffner, Harold Conner, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. John Geib and daughter, Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. Israel King and daughter, Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bitner and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Burkhart. Harold Shifley and William Folk, both sailors of the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, who are spending a furlough in this city were the honor guests at a "marshmallow toast" at Wildwood Park with Miss Melissa Kroh, 612 Maclay street, as hostess. The guests included Miss Sara Hoerner, Miss Edna Comp, Miss Lily Roth, Miss Dorothy Lower, Miss Carrie Garver, Miss Anna Gordon, the Misses Katherine and Marie Brown, Miss Mary Sheibley, Miss Carrie Ross, Miss Melissa Kroh; Edward Meloy, Albert and George Beard, B. Dissinger, Bruce Shaffner, Leroy Shraedley, Jack Black, Mervin Gordon, Russel Shute, William Folk and Harold Shifley. Roy J. Shenk, former president of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Sixth Street United Brethren Church, who left last evening for Camp Lee with the quota of selected men from Harrisburg, was the guest of honor at a farewell party given on Thursday evening at the home of H. J. Shenk, 2124 Green street. A delightful program of music and games was arranged, after which supper was served to the guests. 3 Millersburg Boys, of One Family in War SERGEANT MARK MESSNER, SEGEANT EUGENE MESSNER, PRIVATE JOHN MESSNER [photos] MILLERSBURG, July 27. - Three volunteers now in the service from the same family, is the record made by Sergeant Mark Messner, headquarters signal corps, American Expeditionary Forces; Sergeant Eugene Messner, Co. D, 316th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, and private John F. Messner, Co. H, Third Engineers Training Regiment, Camp A. A. Humphreys, Belvoir, Va. These three brothers are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Messner, of this place. The first of the three named above was first to enlist. He was in France when the other two volunteered, and went to camp. All three of the boys are giving good accounts of their work. Their case is an unusual one, in which three brothers are all in the service as volunteers. The members of Sunday School class No. 18, of the Augsburg Lutheran Church, of which James Lusk is the teacher, enjoyed a delightful evening as the guests of Mrs. W. B. Klinepeter at her residence, 1904 North Third street, Thursday night. Music was a prominent feature of the evening's entertainment. Mrs. Klinepeter was assisted in serving a buffet supper by Miss Jetta Klinepeter. The members present were: Mrs. W. B. Klinepeter, Mrs. Keeley, Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs. Treicher, Mrs. Forsythe, Mrs. Anna Klinepeter, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Elbertie, Mrs. Guy, Mrs. Kauffman, Mrs. Stull, Mrs. Seitz, Mrs. Bader, Mrs. Ohail, Mrs. DeHart, Mrs. Backenstoss, Mrs. Rineard, Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Eisenberger. Twenty-six members of the Public Service Commission were the recent guests of Charles Swope at his estate at Sunset Retreat, near Marysville. Music and outdoor sports were followed by dinner. Monday evening, at Independence Island the girls of the Sycamore playground, who have won the title of "Champions" in longball, of the downtown district, will play the "champions" of the Harris playgrounds in a final fight for the city championship. Miss Margaretta Dougherty is the instructor of the Sycamore girls. The team includes Margaret Downey, Evelyn Swartz, Bobbie Roberts, May Pugh, Agnes Cranby, Marie White, Nelle Dolan, Catharine Dunlady and Lorraine Townsley. A very attractive party was planned by Miss Adelaide E. Yingst at her summer home last night in Cove Allen in honor of her guest, Miss Dorothy Corning, of Harrisburg. Dancing and games were enjoyed by many guests from this city. Later in the evening refreshments were served to Misses Dorothy Corning, Gladys Lewis, Lenora Rice, Elsie Glass, Maude Zell, Catherine McCall, Esther Crogan, Alvene Cessna, Alice Harling, Ruth Harling, Martha Smith, Louise Parsons, Alberta Morris, Adelaide Yingst, Russel Morris, Alfred Rosoborough, Grant Misell, Leroy Dehaven, Clifton Pines, Claude Bressler, Charles Fenstemacker, Lee Snavely, William Kennedy, William Page, George Copps and Lee Buck. Many delightful hours are being planned for the young people of Paxtang while their mothers are busy sewing for the Red Cross. Starting on Monday afternoon from 2 until 4 o'clock the children are invited to an afternoon of stories and games in the beautiful woods around Paxton Church, where Mrs. Edna Groff Deihl will be in charge of the "story hour" and will tell many of her original stories which are great favorites with the young folks who are familiar with her "Aunt Esty" stories. All children are welcome to these meetings provided their mothers are giving the time they are relieved of home duties to work in the Paxtang Red Cross Auxiliary. The story hours will be continued every Monday afternoon. The West Fairview Red Cross Auxiliary, Mrs. S. I. Cadwallader chairman, will give a benefit dance for the Red Cross on Wednesday evening at Summerdale. The famous Sourbeer "Jazz" Orchestra will furnish music. Tickets can be procured from members of the auxiliary. Admission will be $1.00 a couple. A marshmallow toast was held at Benvenue, Duncannon, Thursday evening. Swimming and canoeing were among the sports enjoyed. The party included Misses Edith Lewis, Elizabeth Turner, Grace Nickun, Martha Miller, Helen Bender, Miriam French, Wilbur Isenberger, James Buckaloo, Edward Rider, Edward Turner, Henry Irons and Wayne Snavely. Mrs. W. D. Irons, Jr., and Miss Martha Irons chaperoned the party. J. J. Wall a Captain and H. B. Pratt Lieutenant Two Harrisburg men were commissioned yesterday at Washington, according to word from the Adjutant General's office there. They are Horace B. Pratt, who is made a first lieutenant, engineer, Reserve Corps, and Joseph J. Wall, appointed a captain, quartermaster, of the National Army. John E. Small, of York, was appointed a second lieutenant, air service, production, National Army, and Walter L. Black, Huntingdon, a second lieutenant, air service, aeronautics. Pratt resides at 1918 Bellevue Road and is an electrical tester connected with the Public Service Commission. Wall has been a sergeant for several months and in charge of the canvassers of the U. S. Army recruiting station, 327 Market street. He has been in the Army for twenty years, entering from his home town in Vermont. For several years, after one of his enlistments expired, he conducted a ranch in South Dakota and later went on an exploring expedition in Alaska. His appointment is the twenty-fifth made from the local recruiting office force during the past year. Personal Briefs Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McGann, 1933 North Fifth street, have returned from a trip to Philadelphia. Mrs. W. C. Fisher and daughter, Mary Emma, 217 Boas street, have returned home after spending several weeks with friends in York. Miss Worrell, who has been teaching in the public schools of Chicago during the past year has recently come to Harrisburg to make her home with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Edwin R. Worrell, 739 South Twenty- Sixth street. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Noblet and twin babies, Evelyn and Glenda, of Marysville, spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Noblet and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Powley, 1509 Vernon street. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Zeiders, Flushing Ohio who have been the guests for the past two weeks of Mr. Zeiders parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Zeiders, 1436 Derry street. Miss Isabel K. Baker, of Oberlin, left yesterday for Atlantic City and Philadelphia where she will remain for ten days. Miss Thelma Bretz, Chambersburg, who has been the house guest of Miss Helen Haneman, 72 North Fourteenth street, has returned to her home after a visit of several weeks. Miss Irene Hess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hess, left last night for Philadelphia, where she will visit relatives. J. Paul McGee, 226 North Second street, has returned from a several days' trip to Gettysburg. Mrs. W. B. Klinepeter and family, 1924 North Third street, and Charles Bay, Second and Calder streets, motored to Camp Lee, Va., today where they will visit the former's son, G. L. Klinepeter, who is stationed there. Miss Mabel E. Krall, county secretary of the Y. W. C. A. in York County, Maine, is spending three days at her home, 2305 North Sixth street, having come from the Y. W. C. A. conference at Silver Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Reece Heller, Aspers R. D. No. 2, Adams County, have received word of the safe arrival in France of their son, Earl B. Heller, Company B, 316th Infantry, which was stationed at Camp Meade Md. Heller was formerly employed at the Bethlehem Steel Works, Steelton. Prof. G. B. Schadmann, Washington, D. C., was a recent guest of his sister, Mrs. G. H. Grove, 1247 Kittatinny street, en route home from Montana. Crack Loysville Orphans' School Band on Tour [photo] The Loysville Orphans' Home Band is about to take a big tour of Western Pennsylvania. This crack youthful musical organization has been one of the big hits of many parades in Harrisburg, and the boys have a wide circle of admirers in this vicinity. PERSONAL IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of my dear wife, Susan E. Baptisti, who departed this life two years ago tomorrow, July 28, 1916. Oh, how well I remember, Of the day you left my side, Many friends spoke words of comfort, But our hearts were sorely tried. Her Husband, PETER G. BAPTISTI. NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN - Hereafter, I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by my wife, Hannah Aranson, July 27, 1918. Signed CHAS. ARANSON. NOTICE - Letters of Administration. Testamentary on the Estate of Fabyan Trosic, late of Steelton, Dauphin County, Pa., deceased, having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims will present them for settlement to WILLIAM J. URICH, Administrator, 32 Walnut St., Steelton, Pa. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE In the Estate of William Martin, deceased. Letters testamentary on the estate of William Martin, late of East Pennsboro, Cumberland County, Pa., deceased, have been granted to the undersigned residing in Enola, Pa. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to said estate will make payment immediately, and those having claims will present them for settlement to SARAH MARTIN, Executrix. E. M. BIDDLE, Jr., Attorney, Enola, Pa. P. O. DR. GEORGE E. REED ILL On account of the illness of Dr. George Edward Reed, who was to fill the pulpit of the Grace Methodist W. A. Hutchison will take his place at both morning and evening services. Dr. Hutchison, who for fourteen years was headmaster of Conway Hall, is at present superintendent of schools at Lewistown. It was stated at Dr. Reed's home that his condition is not alarming. Tot Kills Brother While Playing With Shotgun WAYNESBORO, July 27. - Ollie, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kauffman, living at Aram, near the Mont Alto Sanatorium, shot and killed his two-year-old brother yesterday. The two children had been left alone in the house for a short time while their mother was out. Ollie began exploring the room and espied the double-barreled breech- loading gun belonging to his father which was in the corner. The boy picked it up to examine it when it exploded and some of the shot entered the head of his smaller brother, killing him instantly. [Franklin County] TRUCK PLUNGES OVER HIGH BANK Steelton, July 27. - George Marks, employed in Louis Lehrman's grocery store, Second and Chestnut streets, narrowly escaped injury or possibly death at 9.30 o'clock this morning when the truck owned by his employer and driven by Marks dashed over the steep embankment on Highland street, near Mohn, and came to a stop against a tree in the rear of the store of Henry Weigand. The car is a total wreck but Marks was uninjured, having jumped from the machine as it left the road. It appears that Marks attempted to turn the machine around on Highland street and lost control, when it backed over the curb. Coroner Probing Death of Man Killed by Truck Coroner Eckinger has started an investigation off the death of Harry Olphin, 56 years old, residing at 1122 Jonestown Road. Olphin was struck by a large moving van at Franklin and Front streets, Steelton, about 12 o'clock last night. The truck, one of the several used in express service between Harrisburg and Philadelphia and owned by the Blue Line Fast Freight Company, was driven by Harold Robinson, of Penbrook. It is alleged that Olphin and several companions had been drinking and that the former stepped directly in front of the truck. Immediately after the accident Robinson reported to the Coroner's office and was dismissed until further investigation could be made. WIFE IS SEEKING MISSING SPOUSE No Trace of Man Who Disappeared Eight Days Ago JAMES B. RICHARDSON [photo] MIDDLETOWN, July 27. - Having appealed to the newspapers to help find her husband who disappeared eight days ago and has not been heard from since Mrs. James B. Richardson, Wood and Wilson streets, Middletown, today furnished a photograph and a description of Richardson. When he left home, she said he wore a blue serge suit, olive drab cap, lavender striped silk shirt, red and blue striped scarf, regulation army shoes and light colored silk socks. He is about five feet eight inches tall; has chestnut brown hair grey eyes and weighed about 145 pounds. Just before he departed he complained about not feeling well. His hearing is defective. Still Probing Case of Mysterious "Major" The investigation as to the identity of J. A. Long, who is now in jail here and says he is a bona fide Major of the U. S. Coast Artillery, with headquarters at Newport News, is still being conducted by Lieutenant Lesher of the U. S. Recruiting Headquarters. At the county prison this afternoon it was said no inquiries had been made today regarding Long. He was placed in jail on a detainer lodged by Lieutenant Lesher after Long had been arrested by the State Police whose suspicions had been aroused after seeing Long living at a hotel at Ephrata. Lieutenant Lesher was out of the city today and not expected home until late. At the recruiting office it was said nobody could discuss the case except the lieutenant. CARLISLE GIVES BOYS SENDOFF 10,000 Persons Take Part in Farewell as Selectives Leave Carlisle, July 27 - When the 140 selective service men of Cumberland County left this place at 8.40 o'clock last night for Camp Lee, Virginia, they were given a rousing farewell by more than 10,000 persons from all over the county. After the parade, which was held at 7.30 and in which the departing men, two bands, local draft boards and the Indian School reserves took part, the 10,000 spectators gathered at the railroad station and along the tracks leading from the station to the outskirts of the Borough. Looking from the windows of the slowly moving train the vast multitude of people appeared like a sea of undulating heads intermixed with American flags. Unlike the usual farewell given to local selective service men on the eve of their departure there was a marked absence of cheers and heart goodbyes, these being replaced by tears and sobs and solemn faces. With the news still hot on the wires that three Carlisle sons had been seriously wounded in France none had the heart to cheer despite these boys who were departing. Despite the lack of hilarity among the ones to stay at home the 140 young men on board the train displayed great courage and hanging out the windows of the cars they bid their friends and the town goodbye with smiles and cheers. LANDISBURG TO CELEBRATE LANDISBURG, July 27. - Patriotic addresses by State Senator Scott S. Leiby, of Marysville, and Charles W. Lahr, of Newport, will feature a big patriotic celebration here tonight. With the proceeds to be devoted to the Red Cross, the event will be conducted under the auspices of the Landisburg auxiliary of the Harrisburg Chapter. A big parade is included in the list of arrangements. Music for the evening will be furnished by the Elliottsburg and Newport Bands.