NEWS: Items from The Evening News, August 10, 1918, Dauphin County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JudyBoo Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/dauphin/ _________________________________________ The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Saturday, August 10, 1918 23 VOLUNTEER JUST IN TIME Official word that voluntary enlistments of persons under 46 years old in the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps are suspended until further notice was received at all three of the local recruiting stations at 7 o'clock last evening. The message ran: "Suspend immediately the acceptance or enlistment of all applicants, who have not reached their forty-sixth birthday." The reason that this suspension applies to men who have not reached their forty-sixth birthday is that Congress passed a bill authorizing the President to give men between the ages of 46 and 55 a chance to enlist in the staff department. However, the President has as yet made no use of this privilege. Shortly before this message arrived twenty-three recruits from Steelton put in appearance at the local station and applied for enlistment papers, which were granted them. The reason for this unusual number of applicants was that it was their last chance to pick the department of the service which best suited their wish. As yet none of the three stations has received word as to what their work in the future will consist of or whether the recruiting staffs shall be transferred and put into active service. The recruiting bureaus in this city will continue their routine until word is received from the War Department. Lieutenant Lesher, head of the Army recruiting station, stated this morning that he expected further orders at any moment. Brakeman Dies When Cylinder Head Bursts Adam W. Hosler, 2006 Berryhill street, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, was killed and George Clingan, 1831 North Fourth street, a gang leader for the same company, was seriously injured about 2 o'clock this morning when a cylinder head in a locomotive blew out at No. 1 Roundhouse in the Pennsylvania Railroad yards in this city. Both men were rushed to the Harrisburg Hospital, where Hosler died at 11.30 this morning. Clingan, although still in a serious condition, was somewhat improved this afternoon. DRAFTEE TAKES POISON IN DEPOT Elmer Miller, a draftee from Newberry, York county, attempted suicide last night in the Harrisburg station of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Miller was en route with a number of other men to Camp Wadsworth, S. C., and when the train stopped in this city he left the station and, the police say, purchased two quarts of liquor from a source unknown to the police. One of the guards saw Miller with the liquor and relieved him of it. Miller immediately went out again and upon returning he was searched. As the guard was about to take a bottle from him, Miller seized the vial and poured a great part of its contents down his throat. The bottle was examined and found to contain "Parasite Poison." Miller was immediately rushed to the Harrisburg Hospital, where the poison was removed from his stomach by use of a pump. The man is recovering. The case was turned over by the railroad police to Lieutenant Lesher, of the local recruiting station, who in turn placed the matter in the hands of Major Murdock, head of the State Draft Headquarters. Miller will be placed in the Dauphin County jail under the jurisdiction of Major Murdock and from there it is likely that he will be sent to Camp Wadsworth, where he will probably be tried by court martial. Penbrook Boy Reported Wounded in France The War Department casualty list today carried the name of Charles H. Waltz, of Penbrook, as wounded in action. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Waltz and is 20 years old. He enlisted in March, 1917, and was among the first local boys to reach France, arriving there in August, 1917, with a signal corps detachment of the Ninth Infantry. He was employed as a machinist at the Rex Garage prior to his enlistment. ANNVILLE BOY WOUNDED William F. Byle, of Annville, is named as severely wounded in the Army casualty list made public today. 1400 More Called From Pennsylvania A new call was issued today by the State draft headquarters for 1400 white men to be sent to Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C., during a two-day period commencing August 30. These men are to be taken from Class 1C and will undergo a course of special military training. STEELWORKER OVERCOME John Sigo, of 115 South Front street, Steelton, while working in the Steelton plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company was prostrated by the heat at 9 o'clock last night. He was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital where physicians say his condition is much improved today. Triple Funeral Result of Up-County Tragedy GRATZ, Aug. 10. - The death of John Umholtz, aged 4, yesterday completed the work of his mother, Mrs. Vesta Umholtz, aged 22, set out to accomplish. She shot Gilbert, a 2-year-old son and killed him Thursday, at the same time shooting John, who lingered a day in an unconscious condition. At the same time the mother killed herself and was burned by the fire from her revolver. The death of the three will mean a triple funeral tomorrow, the burial of the mother and two children taking place later at Klingerstown. ACTIVITIES IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST MISS MARY EBEL TO BE FALL BRIDE Her Engagement to Mark Gruell, of Lancaster, Is Announced Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Ebel, 201 Kelker street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Frances Ebel, to Mark Gruell, of Lancaster. The wedding will be an event of the fall. Miss Ebel has many friends in this city where she attended the Barrington School after which she finished at the Seiler School. At the present time Miss Ebel is employed in the office of the Engineer of Tests, at the Bethlehem Steel Plant, at Steelton. Mr. Gruell is a son of Mrs. Ada C. Gruell, of Lancaster, and is chief army inspector, Ordnance Department, U. S. A. He is located for the present at the Bethlehem Steel Plant, Steelton. The Junior Endeavor Class of the Maclay Street Church of God, taught by David Saul, enjoyed an afternoon outing at McCormick's Island where Mr. Saul and his family are camping for the Summer. The children enjoyed swimming, games and all sorts of outdoor pleasures. Late in the afternoon supper was served to the following guests: Helen Minnick, Ethel Minnick, Alma Spotts, Sara Spotts, Thelma Sheetz, Jeraldine Sheets, Catherine Kauffman, Thelma Stipe, Gladys Beshore, Mercedes Beshore, Nellie Ellenberger, Marion Trye, Alice McNockin, Esther Barnheart, Mary Bryce, Martha Fenton, John Minnich, Ralph Saul, Kenneth Sheetz, Russ Sheetz, Donald Saul; Amon Sipel, Charles Sipel, Robert Saul, Caldwell Fries, Henry Short, Russel Barnhart, James Fenton, Samuel Fenton, Victor Stock, Mrs. John Minnick, W. B. Bair, Mrs. Lloyd Sheetz, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fenton, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Saul, Mr. and Mrs. David Saul and William I. Fenton. Miss Romaine Boyer, who has been entertained extensively since her engagement to Ralph Hesser, of the 872nd Aero Squadron, was announced, was again the guest of honor at a beautifully appointed towel shower given by Miss Caroline Hahn at her residence, 2221 North Third street. The guests included Miss Romaine Boyer, Miss Katharine Bergstresser, Miss Ruth Bergstresser, both of Montgomery; Miss Elizabeth Watts, Miss Margaret Bacon, Miss Marguerite Weldman, Miss Wetha Hugh, Miss Alice Schuval, Miss Gertrude Weston, Miss Helen Cook, Miss Katharine Simonetti, Miss Louise Johnson, Miss Mary Alma Allen, Miss Elizabeth Frantz, Miss Katharine Eveler, Miss Dorothy Bothwell, Miss Katharine Kelly, Miss Lillian Speakman, Miss Helen Wall, Miss Martha Cresswell, Miss Margaret Wingeard, Miss Margaret Landis, Miss Sabra Clark, Miss Mary Brightbill and Miss Caroline Hahn. The annual election of officers for the East Harrisburg W. C. T. U. took place last evening at a meeting of the organization which was held at the residence of Mrs. E. L. Fackler, 1312 Derry street. The following will hold office for the coming year: Mrs. C. M. Spahr, president; Mrs. John Kob, vice-president; Mrs. E. C. Reigle, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Gertrude Leidigh, recording secretary; Mrs. O. J. Marsten, treasurer. The following delegates were elected for the convention to be held in this city September 12; Mrs. Edwin S. Eshenour and Mrs. Agnes Hafer; alternates, Mrs. Mary Ludwig and Mrs. T. J. Schuyler. Money was subscribed to provide for each Harrisburg soldier to receive a copy of "The Nurse and the Knight." A sum of money was also subscribed through the state W. C. T. U. toward a hospital kitchen, an electric fan and a steromotograph for the boys in France. Locust Valley Farm, the delightful Summer home, near Mechanicsburg, under the direction of the Y. W. C. A., has been extremely popular during the season. The following guests are registered there at present: Miss Laura Oyster and Miss Lillian Oyster, of Washington Heights; Miss Ella Fortney and Miss Laura Fortney, 117 South Thirteenth street; and Miss Florence Fisher and Miss Lile Fisher, 522 Race street. The guests who left the city today for a short visit at the farm are: Mrs. W. H. Bricker, 2216 North Second street, and Miss Lucy Falkinder, 1728 North Second street; Miss Blanche Herman, 314 Granite street; Mrs. F. H. Laverty, 236 South Fourteenth street; Miss Sara Pearson, 308 South River street, and Miss Mame Gurney, 319 Clinton street, returned today from Locust Valley Farm. Mrs. L. Havard Davies, daughter Mabel, of this city, have returned home after visiting relatives at Dayton and Columbus, O. Private Luther G. Bigler, of the _32nd Aero Squadron, stationed at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas, was the guest of honor at a party on Thursday evening given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bigler at their residence, in Camp Hill. Young Bigler is home on a fifteen-day furlough. The guests included: Miss Dollie Showers, of Philadelphia, Miss Mame Putt and Mrs. Gray, of Lemoyne; Miss Mary Myers, Miss Laura Eichelberger, Mrs. L. Eichelberger and Mr. C. Burns, of Harrisburg; Miss Pauline Davisson, Miss Chio Fry, Miss Alma Koser, Mr. Warren Putt, Mr. Lester Sutton, Private Luther G. Bigler, Miss Myrtle Eichelberger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sutton and Mr. and Mrs. Bigler, of Camp Hill. Davil Clark, leader of the Pioneer Regiment Infantry Band, stationed at Camp Wadsworth, can be addressed by persons desiring information concerning enlistment in the old Eighth Regiment Band. Personal Briefs Mrs. F. B. Wilson, of Camp Hill, and Mrs. H. D. Myers, Seventeenth and Derry streets, this city, left last evening for an extended trip to Minneapolis, Chicago and other cities of the West. Mrs. G. L. Wenk, of Mechanicsburg, has been a guest for some time at the Boiling Springs Hotel. Frank Locke, of Dorchester, Mass., who is in the service of the United States Navy, and has crossed many times, is the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Locke, 414 Briggs street. Young Locke has been entertained extensively since his arrival here. Miss Florence Leach, Port Royal, is visiting Mrs. J. G. Harbold, 1844 North street. Mrs. M. A. Featherstone, of Wilkes-Barre, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick K. Green, 623 North Seventeenth street. Miss Gertrude Yohn, cashier of the Frantz Premier Distributing Company, left today for a three weeks' visit in Cleveland, Ohio. She will be the guest of honor at a luncheon to be given at the Hotel Statler by the executives of the Frantz Premier Company. Many other social functions have been planned in her honor. She will return by way of Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Craighead will live in Bostin until the former receives other orders. Mrs. M. H. James and her small son "Billy," 1859 Market street, are spending August in Ebensburg, Pa., in the Allegheny Mountains. Mrs. B. Boyd Harrington, 105 Chestnut street, and Miss Mary Duncan, of Duncannon, have gone to Longport, N. J., where they will remain for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. William Clark and son "Billy," of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr. Clark's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Clark, of Dauphin. For a number of years Mr. Clark was connected with a local newspaper. Mrs. Margaret Eckert, of Philadelphia, is spending some time in this city as the guest of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horton, of New York City, were the recent guests of Mr. Horton's mother, Mrs. Mary R. Horton, 3 South Front street. The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Silas C. Swallow and Mrs. Charles B. Bingaman, 25 South Front street, have returned from a visit to Ocean Grove, N. J., where they were guests at the Baker Cottage. Walter King Ross, of Washington, D. C., is spending the week end with his father, George F. Ross, 25 South Front street. Miss Harriet Westbrook, of "Old Orchard," is spending some time in Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Thompson, Miss Alice Thompson and Miss Edith Thompson, of Paxtang, have returned from a motor trip to Camp Lee, Va., where Raymond Thompson is stationed. Ensign Fred C. Burris, formerly a member of the Central High School faculty, has returned to Chatham, Mass., after a furlough spent at his home in this city. Ensign Burris is an assistant paymaster in the Navy. Sergeant Carroll B. Davis, staff artist of the publicity department of the Harrisburg Recruiting Station, has returned from a short stay at Ocean Grove, N. J. He will leave next month for a training camp for field artillery officers. Miss Caroline Pearson and Miss Mary Harris Pearson, 605 North Front street, have returned from a three weeks stay at Eagles Mere. Howard E. Moses, 717 North Second street, has gone to Selinsgrove to join Mrs. Moses and their daughter, Jean Moses, who are spending the Summer there. Mrs. W. W. Groelig, of Washington, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Uttley, 321 Walnut street. Mrs. Alice Tilghman, 103 Tuscarora street, has returned from a visit in Baltimore. She brought as her guest Miss Shirley Tilghman, who will spend some time here. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lingle, 235 Emerald street, left today for a two weeks' stay at Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kough, 2180 North Third street, have returned from their wedding trip spent at Atlantic City. Lieutenant and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick were the guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Armour, 236 Emerald street. They were en route from Camp Gordon, Georgia, to Camp Perry, Ohio, where Lieut. Fitzpatrick has been ordered for special instruction in small irons firing. Miss Ada Kepford, 252 Hummel street, and Miss Sara Hain, 421 South Thirteenth street, are at Camp Nepahwin, Canton. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gentslider, 1414 Liberty street, have received word of the safe arrival overseas of their son, Charles Gentslider. Mr. Gentslider is an electrician in the Navy. Miss Almeda Herman, who is summering at Aqueduct, has returned from a visit in Chicago. Complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Lou Baum, who celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. Frederik W. Green entertained at their home, 623 North Seventeenth street, last evening. After a delightful evening of music a buffet supper was served. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lou B. Baum, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Marx Garner, and children; Mrs. M. A. Featherstone, Wilkes-Barre; Miss Mollie Schiffel, New York; Mrs. Garner, New York; Mr. and Mrs. L. Baum and daughter Marie; Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Green and son Fritz, and daughters Mary and Anne. OLD FOLKS' DAY AT STOVERDALE Harrisburg Pastors to Deliver Sermons at Camp on Monday STOVERDALE, Aug. 10. - Much interest is being displayed by cottagers and visitors in the increasing attendance at all the services at Stoverdale campmeeting. Yesterday the Bible study at 9.30 a. m. was conducted by Prof. J. H. Ruebush, The Rev. A. S. Lehman, of Hummelstown, preached the morning sermon. A children's meeting was held at 1.30 p. m. The afternoon sermon was preached by the Rev. O. M. Kraybill, of Middletown. The Rev. John S. Brinser, of Elizabethtown, who conducts the evangelistic service, addressed a large audience last night. The young people's meeting was led by the Rev. H. A. Crim, of Jonestown. Monday will be old folks' day and the Rev. C. A. Lynch, of Harrisburg, will preach the morning sermon and the Rev. E. Carstetter, of Harrisburg, will deliver the sermon in the afternoon. Tuesday is to be temperance day. Mrs. Margaret Ellenberger, of Harrisburg, president emeritus of the Harrisburg W. C. T. U., will have charge of the program. Able speakers will make addresses and there will be special music. UNION SERVICES IN CHURCHES DURING VACATION PERIOD OF MANY PASTORS Sermon Themes in the Churches Tomorrow A Revelation of God's Love and Stories of Gospel Songs and Their Writers, morning and evening, at the Park Street United Evangelical Church, by the pastor, the Rev. A. E. Hangen. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. Ideals and Obedience; Hewing to the Mark, morning, at the Zion Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Dr. S. Winfield Herman, pastor. Sunday School at 9.45 a. m. Men's Class at 9.50. The Glass of the Fields and The Man Who Could Not Save Himself, morning and evening, at the Stevens Memorial Episcopal Church, by the Rev. Dr. George Edward Reed, supply the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Clayton Albert Smucker. Preaching, morning, at the Ridge Avenue M. E. Church, by the Rev. A. G. Boyles, supply the pastor, the Rev. H. R. Bender. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching, morning and evening, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harvey Klaer, pastor, by the Rev. H. B. King. Sabbath School at 9.45 a. m. Preaching, evening, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Donald A. Mummert, supply the pastor, the Rev. John M. Warden. Sunday School at 9 a. m. Spirit, morning, at the First Church of Christ. Scientist. Fellowship with God and Nature Lessons With Spiritual Applications, morning and evening, at the Green Church of God, by the Rev. H. S. Hershey, pastor. Sunday School at 9.45 a. m. Preaching, morning, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Rev. E. E. Curtis, pastor, by the Rev. George Fulton, of Mechanicsburg. The Prayer Battle, morning, at the Epworth M. E. Church, by the pastor, the Rev. J. D. W. Deavor, Evening, address by Ross Bergstresser. Preaching, morning, at the Market Square Presbyterian Church, by the assistant pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harold H. Baldwin. Evening service in River Park. Preaching, morning, at the Sixth Street United Brethren Church, the Rev. Joseph Daugherty, pastor, by the Rev. George L. Sellers. Evening service, union at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Christian Endeavor at same church. Living Epistles and Sinnerit, morning and evening, at the Second Reformed Church, by the Rev. Alfred Nevin Sayres, pastor. Sunday School at 9.45 a. m. Preaching, morning, at Fourth Reformed Church, by student, Howard Bink, supply the pastor, the Rev. Homer Skyles May. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. Preaching, morning and evening, at the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, the Rev. Dr. Robert, Bagnell, pastor, by the Rev. Dr. Morris E. Swartz. Preaching, morning, at Paxton Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harry B. King, pastor, by the Rev. John M. Warden, Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching, morning and evening, at the Saint Paul's Methodist Church, by the Rev. William Moses, pastor. Evening services in Harris Park. Sunday School at 9.45 a. m. Holy communion, 7.30 a. m. and holy baptism, morning prayer and baptism at 10.30 a. m. at the Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, the Rev. H. A. Post, pastor. Christian Assurance and The New Birth, morning and evening, at the Wesley Union A. M. E. Zion Church, by the Rev. Stephen A. McNeil, pastor, Sunday School at 1.30 p. m. Preaching, morning, at the Pine Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Mr. Rogers, assistant pastor of the Market Square Presbyterian Church. The Service of Love, evening by assistant pastor, the Rev. H. H. Baldwin. The Penitence of the Fit and the Praise of Pardon, morning, at Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Church, by the pastor, the Rev. John H. Mortimer. Union service, evening, at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Sermon and Holy Communion at 11 a. m. Church School after morning service, at the St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Willoughby M. Parchment, pastor. Who Am I, That I Should Get and A Fearful Seeker After Jesus, morning and evening, at the Maclay Street Church of God, by the Rev. Dr. William S. Houck, pastor. The Unpardonable Sin and Christ, the Door to God's Sheepfold, morning and evening, at the Second Baptist Church, by the Rev. Albert Josiah Greene, pastor, Bible School at 12 m. B. Y. P. U. at 6.30 p. m. Prayermeeting Wednesday at 7.30 p. m. The Christian Strength, morning, at the Camp Hill Church of God, by the pastor, the Rev. Charles O. Houston. Union service, union, at Presbyterian Church. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. Morning prayer and address at 9.30 a. m. at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, by the rector, the Rev. Dr. Floyd Appleton. Only service of the day. Preaching, morning, at the Harris Street United Evangelical Church, by the Rev. A. G. Flexer, pastor. Union Christian Endeavor and Church Service at St. Matthew's Church. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. Song and Praise Service and The Mediatorial Kingdom and Glories of Jesus Christ, morning and evening, at the Harris A. M. E. Zion Church, by the Rev. R. L. Briscoe, pastor. Preaching, morning and evening, at the Augsburg Lutheran Church by the Rev. S. L. Rice, of Gettysburg, supply the Rev. A. M. Stamets, pastor. Heirs of God and A Gospel for the Whole World, morning and evening, at the Grace United Brethren Church, West Fairview, by the Rev. F. T. Kohler, pastor. Preaching, morning, at the Camp Hill Methodist Church, by the pastor, the Rev. Joseph E. Brenneman. Union service, evening, at Presbyterian Church. Christ and the Church and The Cultivation of Goodness, morning and evening, at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. W. H. Dallman, supply the pastor, the Rev. H. Everett Hallman. Steps to Follow and Candidates for the Lake of Fire, morning and evening, at the Nagle Street Church of God, by the Rev. Elmer E. Kauffman, pastor, Sunday School at 10 a. m. Pharisce and Publician Miriam, morning and evening, at the Memorial Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Dr. L. C. Manges, pastor. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Senior Luther League at 6.45 p. m. Divine Guidance and Trusting God, morning and evening, at the St. Trinity United Brethren Church, New Cumberland, by the pastor, the Rev. A. R. Ayres. The Art of Forgiving, morning, at the West Fairview M. E. Church, by the Rev. Charles F. Berkheimer, pastor. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. Open-air Epworth League service on church lawn at the Riverside M. E. Church, the Rev. Charles F. Berkheimer, pastor, at 7 p. m. A Forcast of Present World-Conditions, morning, at the Capital Street Presbyterian, by the Rev. B. M. Ward, pastor. Christian Endeavor at 7.15 p. m. Preaching, morning and evening, at the St. Paul Baptist Church, by the Rev. George W. Washington, of Cambridge, Mass., supply the pastor, the Rev. E. Luther Cunningham, who is on vacation in New England. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6.30 p. m. A Prophet Amid Ruins and Elisha's Cruse, morning and evening, at the Coxestown Methodist Episcopal Church, by the Rev. John G. Davis, pastor. Constraining Power and Holding the Lines, morning and evening, at the Fourth Street Church of God, by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. William N. Yates. The Two Debtors, morning, at the Holy Communion Lutheran Church, by the Rev. John Henry Miller, pastor. Sunday School at 9 a. m. Preaching, morning and evening, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, by the Rev. Dr. E. D. Weigel, pastor, by W. V. Garrett, of Gettysburg. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. Luther league at 6.30 p. m. Month's Vacation for Cross-River Pastor The Rev. V. T. Rue pastor of the New Cumberland M. E. Church, expresses a desire to have all the members and friends of the church next Sunday morning and evening to hear his last sermons before his vacation and his plans for the church during the month of September. The Rev. Rue will start on his vacation next week and will be back for the first Sunday in September. The pulpit will be filled during his absence. The Rev. Mr. May Goes to Visit Son in Army The Rev. Homer Skyles May, pastor of the Fourth Reformed Church, Market and Sixteenth streets, has gone to the Columbus Barracks, Columbus, Ohio, where he will visit his son, Private William H. May, of the Medical Corps. Private May enlisted in the service early in April. The services tomorrow at the Fourth Reformed Church will be addressed by Student Howard Bink, who will officiate. Baptists in Mission Meeting at Courthouse A mass missionary meeting will be held at the Courthouse tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the interest of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention and association. The Rev. J. A. Pinson, pastor of the Salem Baptist Church, of Jenkintown, will deliver the address. The Rev. Mr. Rogers to Preach at Pine Street Tomorrow morning the Rev. Mr. Rogers, of the Market Square Presbyterian Church, will preach at the Pine Street Presbyterian church. The hour of the service is 10.30. In the evening the Rev. Harold H. Baldwin, assistant pastor, will preach in the Pine Street Church, the theme being "The Service of Love." The men of the Pine Street Church and Sunday School are planning a chicken dinner at Camp Boyd, Losh's Run, for Tuesday, August 20. Tickets for the dinner will be on sale Thursday. Public Is Invited to Wedding in Church COLUMBIA, Aug. 10. - For the second time within a month there will be a public marriage in the Church of God, in this place and the bride, as in the first marriage, will be a daughter of the pastor, the Rev. I. Newton Demy. Miss Louise Helen Demy will be wedded to Earl Witmer Dombach. The wedding is to be a public affair and everybody is invited to witness the ceremony which is to be attended with public service and a sermon. The clergyman selected to perform the ceremony and preach the sermon is the Rev. Dr. I. A. MacDonald, pastor of the Church of God, at Mount Joy. The time fixed is Wednesday evening, August 14, at 8 o'clock. Jailed Here on Charge of Evading the Draft Another alleged deserter landed in the Dauphin County jail last night after Police Sergeant Bell at the Middletown ordnance plant, arrested John Porellio. The man had been seen acting suspiciously on the railroad tracks near Middletown. He was in civilian clothes and not until after he had been questioned for a time did he admit to the sergeant that he was wanted by his local draft board in Hartford, Conn. According to the sergeant he confessed that he had been called but had not reported to the board at Hartford. ACCUSED OF INSULTING WOMEN Charged with disorderly conduct, Wesley Lamas, colored, 34 years old, of this city, was arrested last night by Patrolman William Balthaser while Lamas was sitting on a curb in Market Square. It is charged Lamas was passing remarks about various persons passing by and insulting women. Wednesday Club to Take Up New Work In addition to its regular activities, the Wednesday Club will take up two lines of new work next season, the student membership and philanthropic work. The student membership will be the means whereby young musical students may develop along lines of club work and public appearance and, if they prove worthy, they may be placed on the list of active members of the club. The philanthropic work will have for its object the giving of short programs in institutions, factories and the like. The committee in charge of this work is Mrs. Martin Cumbler, Mrs. James G. Sanders, Miss Mary Bell Corbett and Miss Mabel Wittenmyer. New Music Supervisor in Steelton's Schools WILLIAM R. STONESIFER [photo] William R. Stonesifer, organist at Grace Methodist Church, was recently appointed supervisor of music in the public schools of Steelton to succeed William Harclerode. Mr. Stonesifer is a graduate of Central High School, class of 1906, the Crane Training School, and the Potsdam State Normal School of New York. He is a member of the Association of Harrisburg Organists. ALL OF THE NEWS OF STEELTON, MIDDLETOWN AND DAUPHIN COUNTY STEELTON 23 YOUNG MEN JOIN THE ARMY Sudden Burst of Enlistments at the Borough Recruiting Office STEELTON, Aug. 10. - Following the orders yesterday from the Department of War at Washington, that all recruits for the army should be stopped indefinitely after last night, the recruiting office of this place enjoyed a sudden burst of enlistments last evening with a total of twenty-three new men for different departments of the army before midnight. During the past week Sergeant John W. Blade and Private Hernandez of the Harrisburg Recruiting office have been in the borough boosting enlistments and these boys are a part of the fruits of their endeavors. Many more enlistments would have been made if it were not for the parents of many would-be recruits who refused to sign their papers permitting them to enlist. The sudden jump in the local enlistments made quite a stir in the borough and if it was not for the ruling from headquarters that no more enlistments could be made after last night it is thought that there would have been at least 100 voluntary enlistments made here before the middle of next week. The names of the boys who enlisted yesterday and will leave at 7.30 o'clock this evening for Columbus Barracks where they will be transferred to various departments of the army service, are: Brightbill Armstrong, 304 Walnut street, Steelton; Harry Spink, Steelton; Paul Metzger, Steelton; Donald Phillips, Steelton; Dewey Morrett, Swatara street, Steelton; Raymond Sultzaberger, 265 North Front street, Steelton; Roy J. Howell, 204 Swatara street, Harrisburg; Clarence H. Keller, Junction City, Ohio; Leo Callaghan, 325 Lincoln street, Steelton; Earl J. Miller, Stuartstown, York county; Earl A. Hartman, 312 North Second street, Steelton; Nevin B. Shoop, Steelton; Terry Stauffer, Steelton; Nelson Harclerode, South Second street, Steelton; Charles Good, Steelton. Because of the fact that several of the men have not been examined yet and others have been turned down because of various reasons the entire list of names has not been announced at this time. Board of Instruction in Draft Devises Plans The Board of Instruction for Division No. 1, of Dauphin County, recently appointed by the local draft board last evening held its first meeting here and organized for its activities among the registered men in this division. The board will arrange to make all registered men members of the Steelton Reserves and to hold drills of the Reserves in the borough and in Middletown. The membership in the Reserves has been of great benefit to registered men in all parts of the State. The Board of Instruction for this division of the country is composed of men recognized for their ability as instructors and organizers. The members of the board are C. S. Davis, principal of the Steelton High School, chairman; G. S. Vickery, superintendent of the frog, switch and signal department of the Bethlehem Steel Plant; H J. Wickey, superintendent of the public schools in Middletown; C. F. Howard, principal of the Hygienic school and the borough's leading colored educator; Frank B. Wickersham, major commandant of the Steelton Reserves, and assistant district attorney of Dauphin county. The Board of Instruction will meet in a few days to arrange definite dates for meeting the registrants. The Steelton Reserves have for some time furnished military instructions to registrants, who have presented themselves on drill nights, Tuesday and Thursday each week. WOUNDED BOY IMPROVES John Purcell, the 13-year-old boy who was accidentally shot in the abdomen by a bullet from the rifle of a friend late yesterday, is reported at the Harrisburg Hospital as much improved. While shooting sparrows one of the boy's playmates tripped on the curb, accidentally discharging his gun, the bullet entering the stomach of young Purcell just below the lungs, passing through his body and out of his back at a vertical angle. VICTIM OF CRASH BETTER Attending physicians at the Harrisburg Hospital declared today that the condition of Miss Mary Sallagher, of Steelton, who was thrown from a motorcycle last evening when it collided with a street car, is much improved. Miss Sallagher was riding on the rear seat of a motorcycle driven by a man whose name has not been learned, and at Indian and Race streets, Harrisburg, the machine collided with the street car, throwing Miss Sallagher to the pavement, causing a laceration of the scalp and severely bruising her. RETURNS FROM CAMP LEE Mrs. J. Leo Kinby, 535 North Front street, has returned from an extended visit with her husband, who has been stationed at Camp Lee, Va. Private Kinby has been transferred to another station on special duty apart from his company. EXPERIENCES AT CAMP DIX The Rev. C. B. Segelken, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who returned Tuesday after a five weeks' sojourn with the soldier boys in Camp Dix, doing "Y" work, will speak at the morning services of his church tomorrow on his experiences and impressions while among the boys in camp. The Rev. Mr. Segelken speaks with the highest praise of the boys in the training camps and of the care Uncle Sam takes of them and has many interesting things to tell to the congregation tomorrow. NO SERVICES Because of the sudden death of his sister Mrs. Susan Hostetter, the Rev. A. K. Weir, pastor of Centenary United Brethren Church, will be unable to preach tomorrow. Both morning and evening services will be omitted. Sunday School will be held as usual. ALL OF THE NEWS OF STEELTON, MIDDLETOWN AND DAUPHIN COUNTY HUMMELSTOWN BURGLARS BUSY IN THE BOROUGH Three Residences Entered by Thieves in Last Few Days HUMMELSTOWN, Aug. 10. - Three residences in the borough were entered by burglars on Thursday night. Albert H. Hummel, residing on East High street, was awakened during the night and discovered a thief in his bedroom. The man made his escape without securing any valuables and Mr. Hummel fired three shots from a revolver at the man as he was running from the house. The home of Dr. William W. Fox, chief burgess, on South Hanover street, was entered by thieves who secured a small amount of money and two watches. Some of Mr. Fox's clothing was found in the morning lying in the yard at his residence. The home of Dr. W. C. Baker, directly opposite the residence of Dr. Fox, was also visited by thieves who stole about $40 from his trousers and a pipe which had lately been a gift to the doctor. The trousers were found on the porch of the Baker residence on Friday morning. An envelope containing a sum of money which was lying on a dresser in the bedroom was overlooked by the thieves. LOCAL BOY WOUNDED. In a letter received this week by Mrs. Annie Rousch from her son, Herman Rousch serving in the 112th Regiment, the young man states that he was wounded by being struck in the right hip by a piece of shell while fighting in the trenches. The letter was dated July 19 and states that the young man is now in Base Hospital 43, where he was operated upon for the injury. Rousch enlisted in Co. D, 8th Regiment, and at the time of entering the service was one of the borough's youngest soldiers. BLACKBURN IS OVER. George Blackburn has received word of the safe arrival overseas of his son Dillman Blackburn, who is in the 812th Aero Squadron and had been stationed at Kelley Field, San Antonio, Texas. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. H. Louis Morris and Miss Grace Morris of Chester, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Swabb. Mr. and Mrs. J. Landis Strickler and daughters, Martha Elizabeth and Lois Wilhelmina, spent the week at Cape May. Miss Alice Haehnlen, of New York, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Haehnlen. Mrs. W. M. Shull, Miss Katherine Shull, Mrs. Russel Stoner and Miss Caroline Schaffner returned after a ten days' stay at Mt. Gretna. Misses Salome and Maude Albright will spend next week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zimmerman at Philadelphia. Mrs. George Holtzman and son George spent several days this week with Mrs. Holtzman's mother, Mrs. Whisler at Hershey. Alfred Gilbert, of Pine Grove, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Neuin. Mrs. J. P. Dieffenderfer and daughter Isobel have returned to Easton after spending the week with Mrs. Dieffenderfer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schaffner. Walter Shoop, of Felton, Cuba, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Miller. Mrs. Shoop has been at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, for several months. Miss Anne Whitmore left yesterday for her home in Hagerstown after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCall. Miss Margaret Mullin is spending ten days with friends at Sunbury. Mrs. Charles Glasco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boltz at Carlisle. Mrs. David Brubaker visited her daughter, Mrs. Harry Clark at Harrisburg yesterday. Mrs. Fred McCall and daughter Ruth, have returned from Markelville where they spent three weeks with relatives. Hummelstown boy Wounded in France HARRY R. HERMAN [photo] HUMMELSTOWN, Aug. 10. - C. E. Herman, who conducts a barber shop in Center Square, has received word that his son, Harry R. Herman, of the 112th Regiment, Machine Gun Company, has been wounded and is at a base hospital in France. According to the information received the young man was wounded July 8, but no details are given. Herman was a resident of Mechanicsburg and enlisted in the Machine Gun Company of the 8th Regiment, N. G. P., and was later transferred to the 112th Regiment while at Camp Hancock. Marietta to Toll Bell for Hero Killed in War MARIETTA, Aug. 10. - Owen McFarland, private of Company H, 30th United States Infantry, an account of whose death appeared in these columns yesterday, seems to have had a premonition of his death if one may judge from numerous letters which he wrote to his wife. He told of having been in several engagements - of "being to the front," as he termed it, several times and coming away unscathed, but feared that he might never see his wife and child, the latter born ten days after the reported death of the father. In honor of his memory the custodian of the Old Town Hall bell, John W. Espenshied, will toll the bell for five minutes tomorrow at 12 o'clock noon. Mr. Espenshied has done this for the other boys who have given their lives, and will continue to do so. He also rings the bell when "good news" comes across. Tomorrow evening the last of the open air religious services will be told in the Marietta cemetery, at which time the Liberty Band will be in attendance and discourse music. One week later the band will give the third band concert in Center Square. ALL OF THE NEWS OF STEELTON, MIDDLETOWN AND DAUPHIN COUNTY MIDDLETOWN SEIZE OFFICIAL ON SUSPICION MIDDLETOWN, Aug. 10. - Constable George J. Clinger, of Columbia, was arrested and put in confinement by soldiers on guard at Middletown, where he had gone to serve a warrant. The constable was taken into custody as a suspicious character, ant it was not until he had been confined for several hours that he was able to satisfy the military authorities of his identity, when, of course, he was immediately released. CAPTAIN BANKS TRANSFERRED Capt. Foster Banks, son of A. G. Banks, of North Spring street, town, who has been stationed at Mineola, Long Island, New York, for the past several months, has been transferred to Washington, D. C. MIDDLETOWN CHURCHES Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Thomas C. McCarrel, pastor. Morning service at 11 o'clock, at which time the Rev. A. H. Groff, a former pastor of the local church, who is now stationed at Rochester, N. Y., will preach a sermon in the pastor's absence. Sunday school service in the morning at 10 o'clock, and will be in charge of the Rev. Mr. Groff. There will be no evening service tomorrow or during the balance of the month, as the pastor is on his vacation. The Young People's Society will meet in the evening at 6.30 o'clock, with Oscar Basehore as the leader. Subject, "Lesson's in Natures School," Prov. 6:6-8; John, 12:24, 25. Church of God, the Rev. O. M. Kraybill, pastor. Morning service at 11 o'clock, at which time the pastor will preach, using as his subject "The Abode of the Spirit." Sunday school session in the morning at 10 o'clock. In the evening the pastor will preach the sixth sermon in a series, using as his subject "The Two Witnesses." Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening at 6.30 o'clock. Intermediate Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening at 6.15 o'clock. Methodist, the Rev. James Cunningham, pastor. Sunday school services in the morning at 9.45 o'clock. Owing to the absence of the pastor, who was called from the borough, no regular morning or evening service will be held tomorrow. Young People's meeting in the evening at 6.30 o'clock. First United Brethren, of Royalton, the Rev. William Beach, pastor. Morning service at 10.45 o'clock, at which time the pastor will preach, having returned home from Mount Gretna, where he spent the past week on his vacation. Sunday school in the morning at 10.45 o'clock. Meeting of the Young People in the evening at 6.15 o'clock. Preaching in the evening by the pastor at 7.15 o'clock. St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Rev. Jules Foin rector. Holy Mass on Sunday morning at 8 and 10 o'clock. Sunday school in the afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Vespers and benedictions will be offered in the evening at 7.30 o'clock, with the Rev. Mr. Foin in charge. St. Peter's Lutheran, the Rev. Fuller Bergstresser, pastor. Morning service at 10.45 o'clock, at which time the pastor will preach a sermon, using as his subject "The Lure of the Elsewhere." Sunday school session I the morning at 9.45 o'clock. Owing to the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Bergstresser, who will preach at the evening service at Stoverdale Camp, east of town, there will be no evening service tomorrow evening at the Lutheran church. No Christian Endeavor meeting will be held at the regular time tomorrow evening. St. Michael's Church, on East Emaus street. Services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4.50 o'clock, with the Rev. Floyd Appleton, of Harrisburg, in charge. Services will be held at this church every Sunday afternoon at this time. All are invited to attend. First United Brethren Church, of town, the Rev. I. H. Albright, pastor. Morning service at 11 o'clock, at which time the pastor will preach. Sunday school session will be held at 10 o'clock in the morning. Preaching by the pastor in the evening at 7.30 o'clock. Meeting of the Young People in the evening at 6.30 o'clock. PERSONAL CARD OF THANKS Mrs. E. W. Miller wishes to thank her friends and neighbors for the flowers and kindness shown her, during the sickness and death of her husband. Also the lodges for the flowers. In memoriam of our beloved daughter, Marguerite Yaple, who died August 11, 1917. Then fell upon the house a sudden gloom, A shadow on those features fair and thin And softly, from that hushed and darkened room, Two angels issued, when but one went in, Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters. Polleck Confirmed as City Patrolman Joseph Polleck's appointment as a city patrolman was approved by city council at a special meeting yesterday, but the appointment of a police matron was postponed until the next session of council. Automobiles may no longer be parked on North Second street between Walnut and Strawberry, according to the provisions of an ordinance unanimously adopted, as presented by the Department of Public Safety. Authority to contract for power for the electric pump at the city pumping station was given Commissioner Hassler. Accused of Robbing Man in the Plaza Hotel Harry Griffey, address unknown, to the police, was arrested today by Detective Speese charged with larceny. He will be arraigned before Mayor Keister on Monday afternoon. Griffey is alleged to be the man who robbed C. J. Kane, 1311 South Twelfth street, this city, on the night of August 2, when Kane was napping in the Plaza Hotel. When Kane awoke his watch, Panama hat and $40 in cash were missing. Recruiting Sergeants to Go Into Training Sergeant Clarence Noggles and Sergeant Joseph Samuel, both attaches at the Harrisburg Recruiting Station, have been granted the privilege by the United States War Department to attend an artillery training school at Camp Hancock, where upon leaving they will be commissioned officers in the United States Army. They were notified of their appointment to the camp last evening after they had been recommended for that duty by Lieutenant Lesher. They will leave on the fourteenth of this month for their new headquarters. $25 FOR CHAUFFEUR Charged with reckless driving, William Myers, colored, driver of one of the Regan hauling trucks, was fined $25 yesterday afternoon by Mayor Keister. Myers while driving down Front street at twenty-five miles an hour collided with a machine driven by James Grove, building inspector. WILLS PROBATED Wills probated today were those of Wilson D. Walhey, Williamstown, with the widow, Ida E., as executrix; James H. Bailey, Lykens, Sarah A. Bailey, executrix, and Jacob Sultzbaugh, Millersburg, no letters of administration given. Real Estate Transfers Realty transfers for this week were announced yesterday at the office of the city assessors. They were as follows: Guy H. Davies to Levin Silbert, 1017 North Front street, $1; Levin Silbert to Guy H. Davies, 730 South Twenty- sixth street, $1; Levin Silbert to Guy H. Davies, 732-734, 736-738 South Twenty-sixth street, $1; Samuel A. Green to Forest Alcom, 414 South Sixteenth street, $1; Commonwealth Trust Company to Harry Holder, houses in First Ward, $265; Charles Spalter to Benjamin Bair, 1244 North Fourth street; Oscar Beachley to Jacob First, 1507 Hunter street, $100; Samuel Greense to Robert Carl, 912 North Third street, $10; Samuel Greene to Robert Carl, 286-288-289-290 South Cameron street, $10; William Robinson to Samuel Earhart, 1806 North Fifth street, $1; Harry Hershey to Annie Anderson, 1123 State street, $1; Emanuel Lebo to Thomas Eyman, 1936 Kensington street, $1; Paul Kinch to Carrie Mayer, 2143 Sixth and One-Half street, now Jefferson, $1; D. A. Sanderlin to William Sanderlin, 2013-15-35 Kensington street, $10. Building Permits Permits for building issued at the County Courthouse during the week include the following: Nicholas Checkini, contracting for Nicholas Checkini, erection of one-story frame house at 90 Disbrow street. Cost, $175. Nelson and Levin, contracting for Harrisburg Hotel Company, erection awnings, southeast corner of Walnut and Third streets. Cost, $2000. Joseph W. Pomeraning, contracting for Joseph W. Pomeraning, erection two-story brick building, southeast corner of Carlisle and Derry streets. Cost, $5000. Sigmund and McQuade, contracting for Sigmund and McQuade, erection one-story garage, rear of 1712 Boas street. Cost $200. SEIZED FOR FIGHTING John Cunningham, colored, of this city, was arraigned in police court this afternoon charged with fighting on the streets. He was arrested late last night. 65 TO LEAVE CITY IN DRAFT Quotas for August 26-30 Call Are Announced In addition to the 10,000 white men to be sent to Camp Lee, during a five-day period commencing August 26, 898 colored men will be sent to the same camp during a three-day period, starting August 22. City board 1 will send twenty-six men; city Board 2, twenty-four men and City Board 3, fifteen. The first county board is called on to furnish fifteen men, the second county board thirty-nine, and the third, thirty-seven. In addition to these quotas for white draftees, the first county board is called upon to furnish seven colored selectives on this call, while the second and third city boards are asked for one and five colored men respectively. The quotas from nearby counties are as follows: Adams, eighty-three white and one negro; Cumberland, Board 1, sixty-nine whites; Board 2, forty whites; Franklin, Board 1, thirty-five whites and two negroes; Board 2, twenty-six whites and one negro; Fulton County, six whites; Huntingdon, twenty-eight whites; Juniata, seventeen whites; Lancaster City Board 1, thirty-one whites; Board 2, thirty-three whites and two negroes; Lancaster county, Board 1, thirty-six whites and one negro; Board 2, forty-one whites; Board 3, eighteen whites and one negro; Board 4, twenty-five whites and one negro; Lebanon County, Board 1, sixty whites; Board 2, forty whites and two negroes; Mifflin county, forty-five whites and two negroes; Perry County, thirty whites; Union County, thirty whites; Schuylkill County, Board 1, twenty-four whites; Board 2, seventeen whites; Board 3, twenty-one whites; Board 4, eighteen whites; Board 5, thirty-seven whites; Board 6, thirty whites; Board 7, sixty-two whites; York County (City) Board 1, six whites; Board 2, thirteen whites and three negroes; York County Board 1, thirteen whites; Board 2, sixteen whites; Board 3, eight whites.