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The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Monday, June 24, 1918
$15,000 FIRE IN CAMP HILL; CITY SENDS ENGINES
Three barns, an automobile, farm implements, grain and livestock were
destroyed when three barns at Camp Hill, owned by John Westfall, Frank
McConley and Jacob Wolf, respectively, were devoured by flames early
this morning. The total loss is placed at $15,000, with Westfall and
his brother Clarence, who owned the farm implements, the greatest
losers.
The blaze started at 5:30 o'clock when Wolf, who was in his barn
currying a horse, stumbled over a lantern, the flames from which
ignited a pile of straw. In a few minutes the interior of the barn was
filled with flames and they quickly spread through the structure.
The three barns were situated close together at the outskirts of Camp
Hill and in a few minutes the flames had spread from the Wolf barn to
the Westfall building and from there to that of McConley. The Camp
Hill Fire Company responded to the first call of fire but with their
limited apparatus the firemen were unable to cope with the flames. A
call was then sent for aid from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg Firemen Help
When four Harrisburg companies - the Hope, Citizen, Friendship and
Good Will - arrived they were unable to do much because there are no
fire plugs in Camp Hill. The chemical tanks were put in action but the
blaze had gained such headway that the chemical was of little use. The
New Cumberland firemen also responded with a truck to the call for aid
and they too helped fight the fire with chemicals.
While the firemen were trying to extinguish the flames on the three
barns that were destroyed, sparks were blown to the houses and stables
of M. S. Tripner and John Smith and the firemen turned their attention
to keeping these buildings from burning. The flames in these buildings
were extinguished before any great damage was done.
In the Westfall barn were a touring car, threshing machine, separator
and other farm implements, all of which were destroyed. The farm
machinery was owned by Clarence Westfall, a farm implement agent.
Hogs Burned to Death
In addition to losing his barn, Jacob Wolf said eight hogs and some
chickens were burned to death. He succeeded in getting his horses to
safety. A three-ton pile of straw in this barn was destroyed.
McConley's loss, in addition to the building, included an eight-ton
pile of coal which he had in his barn.
A bucket brigade tried to conquer the fire in its early stages but
was unable to check the flames.
Cheers and Tears as 275 More Go to Fight the Hun
As the chimes in the tower of the historic Zion Lutheran Church,
South Fourth street, pealed out an informal farewell at 9:40 o'clock
this morning, Harrisburg and Dauphin County selectives numbering 275
entrained for Camp Lee, Virginia. There were no bands and no special
ceremonies. There was no parade to give the brave boys a send-off but
what was lacking in frills and flurry was made up in simple,
sympathetic and affectionate leave-takings.
The boys seemed a happy lot. Not one of them showed any signs of
dampened spirits as a result of the tears of mothers, sisters and
sweethearts, but the ten minutes that the train remained in the station
after the selectives got aboard were cruel moments for the majority of
the huge crowd. Tender-hearted loved ones couldn't restrain their
feelings. Everywhere there was evidence of sadness.
Weeping mothers clung on the arms of male relatives and cried as
though their hearts would break. The ordeal was trying. Some late-
comers hurried nervously about searching for loved ones who had gotten
out of sight in the excitement of entrainment. At times it seemed as
though half of Harrisburg was packed at the side of the train, below
the station proper.
The guards at the station did not question anyone's right to get
below to the station platform. They flung open the gates and hundreds
poured down the steps to the train of a dozen or more cars.
From all the car windows one and sometimes two selectives hung out
and shook hands and joked and laughed with acquaintances. If they were
at all affected by their loved ones' sadness they didn't show it. They
bravely mastered their emotions. Two lads were in khaki which they
bought here in the city.
A dear little old woman was up near the front end of the train
looking for one of those boys and crying as though her heart would
break. She was clinging to the arm of a grown son and was trembling
nervously. As she sobbed the "big brother" begged of her to bear up
bravely and "show him that you're in good spirits."
Presently the car containing her boy rolled by. She hid her
'kerchief, waved a hand and smiled. In the next moment she turned away
and again was in tears. The son escorting her almost carried her away
from the train.
That was just one of several hundred similar incidents. It seemed as
though whole families turned out for the departing boys. Then too,
sweethearts and their girl friends were there in large numbers. The
train pulled out seven minutes behind scheduled time, at 9.47.
Delay to Work in Mines
The seventeen selectives to go from the Elizabethville district did
not leave today and therefore did not join the Harrisburg, Steelton and
Paxtang boys here. The Elizabethville men were held over until
tomorrow at the request of the fuel administrator who urged that the
men work another day - today - in the mines in the upper end of the
county.
The Steelton and Paxtang men were given cars in the Front end of the
train. Those of city boards, 1, 2 and 3 - entrained in the coaches
next following and several cars in the rear of the train were reserved
for selectives of York County and other districts.
Judge Kunkel was one of the many prominent Harrisburgers who went
down to the station to see the boys off. He has two sons in the
service. He remained with the crowd until after the train pulled out
and then walked back to the Court House, a trifle late for the opening
of divorce court at 10 o'clock. The judge was deeply affected by the
sad incidents at the station.
March in Market Street
A contingent of 249 men is the largest given to the Army at any one
time by Harrisburg since the five local companies of the old Eighth
regiment entrained last year. Fourteen of today's unit of 275 were
sent by the Steelton board and the Paxtang board sent twelve. All
Market street, particularly around the Court House, was crowded while
the selectives were assembling, an hour before train time.
The Paxtang and First and Third city district men marched down Market
street, amid the cheers and hand clapping of the crowd, and the Second
city district men formed at the Draft Board's headquarters at the
McFarland printery, Crescent and Mulberry street bridge. The Steelton
Board's men came up by trolley.
GOES TO CAMP LEE
Alexander Hursh, son of Mrs. Margaret Hursh, Green and Woodbine
streets, Harrisburg, left this morning with the Steelton contingent for
Camp Lee, Va. Young Hursh is well known in the borough and Harrisburg.
He has been a student in Dickinson College, Carlisle, for the last
three years and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
there.
Heisey Now in France With Field Artillery
SAMUEL N. HEISEY [photo]
Word has come to Mrs. H. O. Thrush, 637 Woodbine street, that her
son, Samuel N. Heisey, has arrived in France as a member of Battery F,
108th U. S. Field Artillery. Heisey was last in Harrisburg when home
on a furlough from a training camp in this Country last April, when he
visited his mother. For nine years he was employed as a barber in
Patton's shop, 18 North Third street.
STEELTON PERSONALS
James Cuddy, South Third street, formerly employed with the Woolworth
store here, left this morning for Williamstown, where he will manage
the Woolworth Store in that place.
Top Sergeant Laurence Chambers was the week-end visitor of his
father, Charles Chambers, North Front street.
Lieut. Charles Messersmith, Camp Upton, was the guest yesterday of
his father, D. M. Messersmith.
Charles W. Shay, New York City, is the guest of his father, Robert C.
Shay, North Second street.
Abe Sharosky, Camp Meade, spent yesterday at his home here.
Name of Harrisburger in Canadian List
OTTAWA, Ont., June 24. - The following Americans appear in today's
Canadian casualty list:
Presumed to have died:
C. Barnes, Detroit, Mich.; B. St. Hall, Harrisburg, Pa.; W. F.
Kingrey, Lovington, Ill.; P. Christensen, Woodland, Wash.; J. Candrell,
Kansas City, Mo.; E. Martin, Madison, Wis.
Gassed: W. A. Blagden, Goldendale, Wash.
The name of B. St. hall does not appear in the City Directory.
PERSONAL BRIEFS
Charles Hoerner, stationed at Columbus, O., is spending a furlough at
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoerner.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lundy, of Harrisburg, visited Mr. Lundy's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lundy, yesterday.
Charles Laub, who is employed at Newark, N. J., spent Sunday at his
home in town.
William Karmany and R. F. Swabb attended the Funeral Directors'
convention at Reading last week.
Miss Helen Zerfoss, a teacher in the schools at Camp May, N. J., is
spending the summer vacation with her mother, Mrs. Samuel Zerfoss.
Llewellyn Musser has returned from a five weeks' visit to relatives
at Renovo.
Russell Stoner, stationed at Camp Meade, spent several days at his
home in town.
Miss Esther Bombgardner has returned from Elizabethtown where she
spent several days at the home of her grandfather, Michael Ressler.
George Hartwell was the guest of Ira McHolland at Harrisburg over
Sunday.
Henry Shope and Howard Shope, stationed at Camp Meade, spent Sunday
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shope.
Claire Nye, of Washington, is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. James MacQueen, of Sewickley, is spending several days with Miss
Minnie Basom.
Miss Verna Walters has returned from a two weeks' visit with her
sister, Mrs. Harry Light at Harrisburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Bomgardner at Lemoyne.
Miss Bertha Wise, a student nurse at the Harrisburg Hospital, is
spending a two weeks' vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John H. Wise.
Walter Ebersole, of Camp Meade, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Ebersole.
Mrs. Harry Ensminger, of Harrisburg, was the guest of Mrs. Barbara
Nye yesterday.
Leaves Today for Camp
JAMES FRANK [photo]
Among those who departed today for Camp Lee was James Frank, who was
a member of the class of 1914 of Central High School. He afterward
attended the School of Commerce and was connected for the last few
years with George W. Bogar's sporting goods store. He is a member of
the B'nai B'rith Lodge and the Y. M. C. A.
MRS. NISSLEY IMPROVED
Mrs. Joseph Nissley, who resides with her daughter, Mrs. William
Campbell, on North Union street, is reported as being slightly
improved. Mrs. Nissley is 78 years old. She suffered a stroke
Saturday morning and is partly paralyzed.
MIDDLETOWN PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ulrich, of East Emaus street, and daughter, Mrs.
William Bierbower, of Reading, who is spending some time in the
borough, spent yesterday at Harrisburg, where they were the guests of
the former's daughter, Mrs. Charles Pinkerton, on Seneca street.
Several of the soldier boys stationed at local training camps who
spent the week-end in the borough as the guests of their parents or
relatives were: Charles Neagle, William Updegraph, Frank Lockard and
William Holland, all from Camp Meade; Neal Yingst, of Camp Meade, was
the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Yingst, at Clifton, north of
town; Frank Shenfelt, who is on a United States transport, was the
guest of relatives.
Captain Statler, of Camp Meade, Md., is spending several days in the
borough as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O. Statler, on
North Union street.
Miss Katherine Blumenstine entertained at her home, 274 Peffer
street, in honor of Mrs. Richard M. Woods and Miss Mary Markell, of
Philadelphia. The evening was spent in sewing for the Red Cross.
Supper was served to the following guests: Mrs. Richard Woods, the
Misses Mary Markell, Sue Burd, Beryl Glass, Mary Longenecker, Minnie
Tittle, Edna Peters, Martha Bucher and Katharine Blumenstine.
Personal Briefs
Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Melvin Osgood
Garman, of this city. Mr. Garman, who was formerly with The Patriot,
is with Co. F, 3rd Depot Brigade, Signal Corps.
Clarence Delmar Bankes, of Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C., has
returned to camp after spending ten days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel W. Bankes, 526 Curtin street.
Privates Clair C. Leitner and Walter Shanaman, of Richland, now
stationed at Camp Meade, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Leitner,
20 South Twentieth street, yesterday.
Sergeant Joseph Creffly, formerly of Warren, at present stationed in
Philadelphia with the Marines, was the guest yesterday of Mr. and Mrs.
A. St. Peter, at their residence, 1619 Penn street.
Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones, 105 Locust street, will leave on Wednesday
for a visit of several weeks, during which time she will be the guest
of her mother, Mrs. Martha Little Cronise, of Toledo, Ohio, and her
daughter, Mrs. Warren Jay Vinton, Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. George F. Watt, who has been the recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.
K. White, Riverside, has gone to Chicago for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bailey and their daughter Louise Bailey, of
Pine Forge, are the guests of Mrs. George W. Reily of Front and Reily
streets.
Mrs. David Hopkins and her daughter, Isabel Hopkins, 1106 Montgomery
street, have gone to Philadelphia to spend the Summer.
Paul Johnston and family of 1714 North Second street, will spend the
Summer at Eaglesmere.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Black have returned from their wedding trip and
are at their Summer home at Perdix.
Misses May and Alice Lindauer, of Watsontown, are spending several
weeks as the guests of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Pearl W. Lindauer, of
Hainlyn.
Mrs. Amos Dwyer, of Middletown, is spending several days with Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Maxwell, 1947 Green street.
Mr. and Mrs. George Etter, 209 Pine street, spent the week-end with
their daughter, Mrs. William Meredith Wood, at Druid Hill Park,
Maryland.
Mrs. Edgar Wills and daughter Dorothy, of Scranton, have returned
home, after a visit with Mrs. Wills' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Weakley, 1815 North Second street.
Dr. George A. Treiman, who received his commission as second
lieutenant about a year ago, has received orders from Washington to
report to Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he will be
attached with the Medical Corps with the rank of first lieutenant. He
leaves this city on the third of next month.
Walter Elmer Gray, of Lancaster, and Miss Ida Cordelia Eshbach, of
Rohrerstown, were married on Saturday by the Rev. H. S. Hershey at his
residence, 2110 Green street. After a short wedding trip the couple
will reside in Lemoyne. [Lancaster & Cumberland Counties]
The sewing classes under the direction of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold their graduation
exercises tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at 1227 Currant street. Nine
girls have completed the three-year course and a very interesting
program has been arranged for their final exercises. The class
includes Marzella Willard, Grace Lewis, Mary Brown, Mildred Johnson,
Anna Strarring, Rebecca Abramson, Rachel Abramson, Alice Cohen and Eva
Morrison.
Joseph Marsico, 593 South Front street, who left for Camp Lee this
morning, was the guest of honor at a farewell party at his home last
evening. Many of young Marsico's friends were present to wish him the
best of luck and a safe return. He is very proud of the fact that four
of his uncles are fighting on the Italian front and five of his cousins
are in service in France.
The Greek boys of this city, who left this morning for Camp Lee with
the city's quota of selected men, were given a royal send off yesterday
afternoon when more than eighty-three of their friends arranged a
farewell party in their honor at the Crystal restaurant. Quantities of
Greek and American flags were used in an elaborate decoration and
dinner was served to the following guests: James George, Athens
George, John Boutselis, Charles Kokos, C. D. Papachristos, I. A.
Farrah, K. Hamawei, Minnie Livingston, Anna Wolf, Maria Livingston,
Mrs. R. M. Johnson, Mrs. A. Bowman, Mrs. G. Morrell, Florence Henry,
Theodore Wagnell, Miss Muriel Bair, Miss Romaine Barnett, Joseph Demma,
Rebecca Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rapp, Mrs. C. D. Papachristos,
Tillie M. Zeeters, Arthur Given, Alec Lingerin, D. J. Merilatt, Mrs. W.
Watson, A. H. Bearn, Grace Shaw, P. C. Pendergast, A. Fairbanks, Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Vecchion, George Newmyler, Arthur Koplovitz, Sam Rubin,
Lewis Pickop, Michael Rolles, Peter Zulias, Samuel Sweetzer, Aeby
Shuey, A. L. Papachrstos, D. J. Pagains, Charles George, T.
Theoderoloulos, Jamwa Klito, Paten West Chekowias, Gus Gekas, Tony
Treinow, S. R. Filson, S. Chaime, Gus Chaime, Gregory Gontoglanis, C.
Vasiladiotic, Paul Josimas, Leroy Louvloy, Charles Pitsas, Paul
Cladias, Mike Kontogianis, George Arapakus, Peter Soldatos, Louis
Skoropainos, Anthony Evangelos, Som Cokos, James Brown, Mike Agelo,
George Bird, Daniel Doughtery, Arch Joroff, Spiros Myoukas, Teddy
Goumas, George Rid, Peter Kelley, George Gerogiants, James Lazou,
Herman Ruthie and Tntomios Pashalis.
Yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Royal, party was given in honor of
Nick Lalos, one of the proprietors of the hotel, who left this morning
for Camp Lee with the draft quota from this city. Young Lalos brother,
who is manager of the hotel, and a large number of his friends were
present to wish him good luck and a safe return.
In honor of the first birthday anniversary of little Miss Isabel
Sacks, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sacks, entertained at a dinner
yesterday at their residence, 1103 Cowden street. The guests included
Mr. and Mrs. Max Smeltz and son Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. L. Sacks and
daughter Ida, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Skollick and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Forman and children, Mollie and Edward, of Lykens; Mr. and Mrs. Max
Goldstein and daughter Beatrice, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Dankes and son
Leroy, Jr., and daughter Margaret, and Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Osborne and
daughter Micleta.
To Take Census of Men Over 50 in State Cities
In connection with the work of the Old Age Commission of
Pennsylvania, a census of one ward in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,
Scranton, Erie, Harrisburg and a dozen other centres of population will
be taken by an investigator. A house to house canvass will be made to
get all facts and figures relative to dependent persons whose ages are
more than fifty years. James H. Maurer, the only socialist member of
the House here and chairman of the commission, today announced that the
investigator will start work at once. The commission must have its
report ready for presentation to the 1919 session of the Legislature.
"We already have what data has been gathered in other States," said
Mr. Maurer, "but we intend to go right ahead with our own
investigations, for conditions differ in Pennsylvania from those in any
other States. We have found in Pennsylvania men and women past 70
years who are able and are earning their own support. In other places
we have found men and women under 50 who are too old to work. They are
broken down old people when they ought to be in their prime and are
dependents on the community."
Mr. Maurer said that he believed the Federal Government will soon
take up the question of old age pensions and that the data now gathered
would prove of value.
BRAKEMAN'S FOOT CRUSHED
The right foot of Robert Brown, of Newport, 22 years old, a brakeman
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, was crushed in an accident on the
Pennsylvania Railroad last night. The foot will have to be amputated.
MUSIC SCHOOL IN BENEFIT CONCERT
Dunmire Commencement Tomorrow Night to Aid Red Cross
The eighth annual concert and commencement exercises of the Dunmire
School of Music, Dauphin Building, Second and Market streets, will take
place in the auditorium of the Technical High School, tomorrow evening,
when representative students of the various departments will give a
most interesting and classical program.
This school is entirely American, and since the eyes of the world are
turning toward America for future freedom the school feels it a duty to
do its bit and render these services to the greatest mother in the
world. Through the kindness of the J. H. Troup Music House, Chickering
concert grand pianos have been furnished for the occasion.
Miss Elmira Bricker, student of the department of dramatic art, will
be the reader. Miss Wilda Russell Brown, one of the greatest of
American prodigies, who has heretofore delighted the audiences of these
commencements, will give the violin solos.
Admission will be by card. A silver offering will be received by
representatives of the Red Cross, with the Boy Scouts acting as ushers.
The address and presentation of certificates will be made by the Rev.
J. A. Lyter, pastor of Derry Street United Brethren Church.
Promotions for season 1918-1919 are as follows:
School proper - Post graduate, Viola Mae Aurentz; graduates, Miriam
Rebecca Saltzer, Helen Dorothy Eby; Seniors, Annamary DeVerter, Frances
Weidenhammer; juniors, Matilda Bowman, Miriam Lentz, Marie Long, Harry
Smith, Prosper D. Wirt.
Preparatory department, class of promotion - M. Kathryn Hall,
Virginia M. Palmer, Anna S. Cohen, Miriam L. Mengel, M. Winifred
O'Donnell, Horace H. Long. Musician, Paderewski; colors, Emerald and
Pearl; motto, "Through difficulty to grandeur."
A musical event of much interest will be featured tomorrow evening at
the Conservatory of Music when the annual graduating exercises will be
held, and at which time the noted concert pianist and teacher, William
H. Barker, of New York, will be present and present the diplomas to the
members of the graduating class. A program of varied and unusual
interest has been arranged with Miss Alice Decevee, William Bretz and
W. F. S. Yates as accompanists. The members of the faculty are: Miss
Alice Decevee, Miss Nellie Bennett, Madame von Berghey and Mrs. E. J.
Decevee, and the results of their efficient teaching will be most
evident in the attractive program which follows:
For two pianos, "Polonaise Brilliant," Decevee, first piano, Miss
Freeda Blanche Behny, Miss Margaret Miles Stonebraker; second piano,
Miss Grace Naomi Brown, Miss Margaret Emma Zeiders; for piano,
"Gondoliera," Liszt, Miss Freeda Blanche Behny; for violin, "Andante et
Scherzoo," David, Miss Corelli La Verne Martin; for piano, "Cascade du
Chaudron," Bendel, Miss Margaret Miles Stonebraker; for contralto, Ah!
rendimi, Rossi, from "Mitrane," Miss Olive Sweigert; for two pianos,
"Presto," Saint-Saens, first piano, Miss Grace Naomi Brown, second
piano, Miss Margaret Emma Zeiders; for piano, "Sonata Opus 27, No. 2,"
Beethoven; Andante sostenutoo, Allegretto, Presto agitato, Miss M.
Irene Coble; for violin, "Fantasie Caprice," Vieuxtempts, Harold Emil
Malsh, post-graduate; for contralto, "Dawn in the Desert," Ross; "Down
in the Forest," Ronald, "An Irish Mother's Lullaby," Lang, violin
obligato, Harold Malsh, Miss Olive Sweigert; for piano, "La
Campanella," Liszt, Edgar Omer Kline; for two pianos, "Concerto in A
minor," Grieg, first movement Allefro molto moderato, Miss Marguerite
Rooselia Shelbaker, post-graduate, Barton Bradley Botts, post-graduate;
for three violins, "Impromptu," Mollenhauer, Harold Emil Malsh, Miss
Corelli Ia Verne Martin, Noah Klaus; address to the graduates, the Rev.
Stewart Winfield Herman, D. D.; presentation of diplomas, William A.
Barber.
Graduates of the Conservatory and their friends can secure tickets of
admission at Conservatory Hall, 607 North Second street.
'S.O.S.' BARRED IN MATRIMON'L SEA
"No one has the right to jump into the sea of matrimony and then call
for help. If you marry a woman who can cook but won't, that's
unfortunate, and if you marry a woman who can't cook and she won't
cook, that's your fault."
Judge Kunkel doled out that bit of advice to the erstwhile lovelorn
man in court this morning after he had expressed his opinion that
George Harvey Witchey, 1810 Wallace street, had shown that the relation
between him and Mrs. Witchey amounted only to incompatibility and was
not sufficient grounds for divorce.
Witchey alleged that he had been harassed and ill-treated; that his
wife wouldn't cook his meals, mend his clothes or treat him as a good
husband deserved and, notwithstanding Judge Kunkel's verbal opinion,
Witchey's lawyers, Frederick M. Ott and Victor Braddock, sought and
obtained leave to argue the legal merits of the case in the next
argument court. They thought Witchey had laid good grounds for legal
separation. Witchey is about 56 years old.
"Well, now, look here! Suppose your wife was always nagging at you,
etc., etc.," said Witchey as he turned to the Judge and cited a
concrete case which he likened to his own and then asked the Court what
he'd do.
"That would be unfortunate, but it wouldn't be grounds for a
divorce," the Judge said. Then one of Witchey's lawyers remarked:
"In all fairness to this man, we think he's entitled to a divorce on
these grounds," put in the attorney.
"It would be all right to make that kind of an argument before a body
of law makers, but it can have no effect here; we don't make the laws,
we only administer them," replied the Judge.
Witchey said his wife always maintained that she'd have her way or
fight, and she usually had it." The reason was, he said, that she "has
twice my strength."
"Either I'll have to have a divorce or leave," said Witchey.
"There's nothing to prevent you from leaving," said the Court.
"Must I live with that woman?" he asked.
"You don't have to if you don't want to."
Sixty other applications for divorce are on the list to be heard in
court this week.
HOTEL LICENSE TRANSFERRED
The liquor license for the Williamstown House, in the East Ward,
today under an order made by Judge McCarrell from John Stadnar to John
Dunchak. These two men emigrated here together fourteen years ago.
AN INDIA RUBBER BABY
In falling from the third story of his home, bouncing from the
second-story roof, and landing on a brick pavement, four-year-old
Nicholas Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stanley, 1305 Cameron
street, sustained only minor injuries and is today on the road to rapid
recovery. The child's escape from instant death is regarded by his
parents as nothing short of miraculous.
Good Will Boys Given a Farewell Dinner
A farewell dinner was given yesterday at the Good Will Fire Company's
Summer home in Perdix for the five members who were selected for
military service and left today with the Harrisburg contingent for Camp
Lee, Virginia. The five men are: Samuel Vaughn, 1841 Fulton street;
E. L. Walton, 270 Herr street; Francis Kenney, 703 Race street; Julius
Schlomberg, 427 ® Broad street, and George A. McMechen, 3rd, 633 Broad
street.
The Good Will Company now has fifteen members in the U. S. service
and the fire ladies yesterday hoisted their service flag, containing
the five additional stars.
NOTICE
Mrs. Helen Wakefield, having left my bed and board without just
cause, I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her
(Signed) Charles Wakefield, June 22, 1918.
SIGNS DIVORCE DECREES
Judge McCarrell signed decrees in divorce this morning in two cases.
In one the principals are Rose E. Smith, this city, against Charles W.
Smith, 1403 North Second, and in the other they are Lillian Perdue,
city, vs. Harry Perdue, Philadelphia.
ASK FOR CONSTABLE
Electors of Washington township petitioned the Court this afternoon
to appoint Clayton A. Bechtel constable of the township to succeed
Samuel E. Spotts, resigned.
Wristwatch for Swails
ROY E. SWAILS [photo]
Roy H. Swails, 1410 Green street, prior to leaving today for Camp
Lee, Va., was given a farewell yesterday at his bungalow at Paxtonia.
He was presented with a wrist watch. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
H. Bruaw and daughters, Margaret and Dorothy; Mrs. P. C. Coble, Mr. and
Mrs. T. E. Cleckner, Mr. and Mrs. John Beam, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Swails,
Richard Swails, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gray, Leeland Gray, Mr. and Mrs.
Scott Coble, Mrs. William Flynn, Norman Flynn, Gertrude Duke and Roy H.
Swails.
SERIOUSLY HURT IN AUTO CRASH
Frank C. Hinkel, a farmer at Linglestown, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Eyster, also of Linglestown, were seriously injured when an auto in
which they were riding collided with a touring car at a cross-roads
near Loyalton last night.
Mr. Hinkel's condition is today said to be very serious. He is
confined to the Loyalton Hotel, where he was carried after the
accident, and cannot be moved to his home for several days. Mr. and
Mrs. Eyster have returned to their home.
The car which was hit was one of twelve cars bringing a picnic party
back to Linglestown from a picnic in the Lykens Valley. Charles Eyster
was driving the car, and did not see the other machine at the cross-
roads, according to witnesses, because of a hedge. His car was hurled
to the side of the road and upset, catching Hinkel underneath.
Picnickers from the other cars hurried to the assistance of the
injured ones. Hinkel was taken to the Loyalton Hotel, nearby, and his
injuries cared for by Dr. Flowers, of Elizabethville. The motorist
driving the car which collided with that of the picnic party was on his
way from Gratz to Loyalton. He is said to reside at Donalton,
Schuylkill County.
West Shore, Cumberland Valley and Central Pennsylvania News
The Rev. Geo. Trostle Dies at Mechanicsburg
MECHANICSBURG, June 24. - The Rev. George Trostle, aged 62 years old,
died at the home of his niece, Mrs. David Kepford, on East Locust
street. He was a retired minister of the Lutheran church.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9.30 o'clock at the
residence, conducted by the Rev. H. Hall Sharp, pastor of Trinity
Lutheran church. Burial will be in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
[Cumberland County]
Mrs. Emma Harnish, wife of Abner B. Harnish, who was prominent in
Sunday School work throughout the county, died at her home on East Main
street on Saturday. She was a member of the United Brethren Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Wilbur E., of
Marshall, Ill; Ora, of Detroit, Michigan, and Clare F., of Annville.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence, conducted
by the Rev. E. C. B. Castle. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery,
Churchtown. [Cumberland County]
Dr. Hutchison Chosen Lewistown School Head
CARLISLE, June 24. - Dr. W. A. Hutchinson, for many years headmaster
of Conway Hall, will leave tomorrow for Lewistown where he will take up
his duties as superintendent of public education.
Dr. Hutchinson was headmaster of Conway Hall for fourteen years. The
school closed last year because of war conditions. During his term of
office at the school many students were prepared for entrance to many
universities and colleges. After the school was closed last Fall he
was instructor of mathematics in the Tome School, Maryland.
Lee M. Hall, Athlete, enlists in Marine Corps
SHIPPENSBURG, June 24. - Lee Martin Hale, of Shippensburg, well known
throughout the Cumberland Valley as a baseball player and for many
years a member of the Blue Ridge League, enlisted in the United States
Marines last week and left for Paris Island, S. C., for preliminary
training Saturday.
Hale was graduated this year from the Harrisburg Extension of the
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was employed at
the Shippensburg National Bank, is a graduate of the local high and
normal schools and was a public school teacher for some time. He was
well known as a basketball player.
Farewell for Draftee; New Cumberland News
NEW CUMBERLAND, June 24. - Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hoff entertained at
their home Saturday evening in honor of Charles Reneker, an employe of
Mr. Hoff, who left today for Camp Lee. Mr. Reneker was presented with
a wrist watch by Mr. Hoff and the office force. The Rev. C. H. Heiges
made the presentation speech. The guests included: The Rev, and Mrs.
C. H. Heiges, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Boush, Mr. and Mrs. Abram
Fortenbaugh, Charles Reneker, Frank Moran, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hoff,
Mrs. M. J. Hoff.
Mrs. R. C. Miller has received word of the safe arrival of her
husband in England. Mr. Miller joined the Canadian forces about a
month ago.
Miss Mary Gracey, who is employed at New York spent the weekend with
her parents.
Miss Mae Yinger employed in the Government work at Washington, D. C.,
spent several days at her home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cobean and son, Samuel, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Eichinger.
Evan Davis, of Wilkes-Barre, has come to spend the summer with his
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams.
Gilbert Beckley is visiting relatives in York.
Lieutenant Fletcher Hummel, of a camp near Chicago, spent several
days with his brother, Harry.
Teachers Are Named for New Cumberland Schools
NEW CUMBERLAND, June 24. - The following teachers have been elected
by the New Cumberland School Board for the next term: Principal, L. D.
Crunkelton; assistants, Miss Roberta Reiff, Amos Landis and Miss
Hoover; W. H. Spick, Miss Jane McCachran, Mrs. Addie Fulton, Mrs.
Kirkpatrick, Miss Hilda Commer, Miss Mildred Vogelsanger, Miss Mary
Buttorff, instructor in music; E. Ditlow, janitor.
Dauphin News Briefs; Mite Society to Picnic
DAUPHIN, June 24. - The Mite Society of the Presbyterian Church will
close its session for the Summer by holding a picnic "Under the Elm,"
tomorrow afternoon.
The Bible Class and Sunday School of Zion's Evangelical Church,
Zionsville, will hold a festival, Saturday evening, June 29.
The Children's Day Services of the Methodist Church were held last
evening. The church was tastefully decorated with roses. An
interesting program was given.
Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bennett and Miss Irene
Bennett, motored from Williamsport on Saturday, and are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. John Malhorn.
Mr. and Mrs. John Eisenhower and children of Harrisburg, spent Friday
with Mrs. Eisenhower's mother, Mrs. Emma Bailey.
Mrs. Sarah Sponsler is visiting her niece, Mrs. Fred Schnieder, at
York.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Shope and son, Ralph, who were the guests of Mrs.
Shope's sister, have returned to Berwick.
Mrs. Howard Rhoads and son, Howard Gordon, were the guests of the
former's daughter, Mrs. Clarence Winegardner, Harrisburg, on Friday.
Mrs. W. B. Gross left for Salisburg Beach, Mass.
Mrs. G. M. Kinter and grand daughter, Miss Helen Henninger, spent the
week-end at Johnsonburg.
Miss Adelaide Arnold of Lebanon, is the guest of Miss Elizabeth
Crouse.
Miss Nellie Stroh of Fishing Creek, spent the week-end with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Feaser.
DEDICATION OF NEW SYNAGOGUE
Kesher Israel Temple Is Opened With Appropriate Exercises
Dedication services for the new Kesher Israel Synagogue, Capital and
Briggs streets, were held yesterday afternoon and evening. A parade,
which started at noon, and addresses by visiting rabbis were the
features of the exercises.
After the parade the congregation assembled in the new synagogue,
where addresses were made by Rabbi D. Lavinthal, of Philadelphia; Rabbi
Moslianski, Josef Rosenblatt, of New York. The famous Rosenblatt choir
sang sacred Jewish songs which are only used at dedication ceremonies.
The Hebrew orchestra of Philadelphia, gave several selections.
Following the addresses the twelve windows of the church,
representing the twelve tribes of Jews, were sold at auction. The
windows sold at an average of $150, bringing a total of slightly more
than $1,500.
In the evening the ceremonies were given over to the Rosenblatts of
New York. Songs of the Allied nations, including "The Star-Spangled
Banner," were sung. Joseph Rosenblatt, celebrated Hebrew cantor-tenor,
who has sung numerous times for great musical instrument firms, took
the principal part in a Jewish cantata presented by the choir and
several singers from Philadelphia.
At the close of the evening service the congregation was taken
through the spacious church by Rabbi Silver. The workmanship of the
interior of the church from a decorator's viewpoint is remarkably
beautiful.
Yesterday's ceremonies were in charge of the following General
Committee:
Nathan Gross, president; Max Cohen, vice-president; H. Kerdeman,
vice-president; Meyer Katz, treasurer; B. Rosenzweig, secretary;
trustees, Joseph Silberman, Aaron Gordon and Simon Toor; pulpit
trustees, Simon Cooper and Nathan Brenner; directors, M. Brenner, Max
Williams, Eli Goldstein, M. Stine and L. Silbert; Building Committee,
L. Buch, chairman; Philip Cohen, vice-chairman; M. Brenner, treasurer;
Simon Toor, secretary; trustees, A. Baturin, E. Kamsky, B. Bear, A.
Garner, John Silberman, W. Bristol, J. Gordon, Israel Freedman, A.
Addlestine, I. Wolf; Dedication Committee, David Freidberg, chairman;
William Bristol, Henry Brenner, Louis Buch, Jacob B. Freidberg, David
Horvitz, Barnett Rosenzweig, Joseph Silberman, Simon Toor, Louis
Silbert, Abram Garner and Max Reiter.
Hospital Interne called to Service
Dr. W. J. Bassler, who is just finishing his year as interne at
Harrisburg Hospital, has received word to report to Ft. McPherson early
in July for service in the Medical Reserve. His commission as a first
lieutenant was awarded him last January.
Dr. Bassler has been hospital resident since June 25, 1917, a few
days after he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He has
applied for foreign service and is confident he will be sent overseas.
His home is in Auburn. He leaves on Thursday.
Perry County News; Shortage in Teachers
NEW BLOOMFIELD, June 24. - There is a decided dearth of teachers in
Perry County this year with a probable shortage of approximately forty
pedagogues in the county teaching force. This is the statement made by
D. A. Kline, of New Bloomfield, county superintendent of schools.
Forty-six men, forty-five of them making up Perry County's quota for
the new National Army, left New Bloomfield at 7 o'clock this morning
for Camp Lee.
William T. Keller, valedictorian of the Marysville High School, has
enlisted in the United States Marines. He left on Saturday with the
twenty-five prospective "Devil Dogs" from Harrisburg for Paris Island,
S. C.
As a result of injuries suffered while training in January, Private
Earl L. Broomhead, Troop H, Fifth Cavalry, Marysville, has been
discharged from the United States service. Broomhead was hurt while
drilling at Camp Fort Bliss, Texas.
Charles W. Myers, a first lieutenant in the United States Medical
Corps, has arrived safely in France, advices to his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George W. Myers, Marysville, say.
E. C. Dile, of Landisburg, an insurance agent, has made an
exceptional record in the sale of War Savings Stamps. Recently he sold
a total of $9045 worth of Baby Bonds in a single week, which gives him
first place in the sale of the stamps among the insurance agents of the
Erie district of the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Marysville Band, instead of its weekly rehearsal, will give a concert
this evening in Verbeke street, opposite the store of Ralph N. Hench.
When the Newport Citizens' Band goes to Harrisburg on Thursday,
August 1, to give a concert in Reservoir Park, as per its recent offer
to the Park Commissioners of Harrisburg, the musical organization will
be accompanied by the Newport Outing Club, President J. S. Eby
announces. Committees have been appointed to arrange the details for
the trip.
Unclaimed Letters
Unclaimed letters for the week ending June 22, 1918, remaining in the
Harrisburg Post Office follow:
Ladies' List Gentlemen's List Foreign
Alexander, Mrs. Marion Black, Levie Editor The Scribe - 3
Cooper, Mrs. S. W. Cunkle, T. Elmelinda Acri
Hadley, Mrs. Laura Fergueson, Herbert Filippo Natale Giovanni
Hall, Mrs. Bell Fleming, Jno. Rabbi J. L. Heller
Hartman, Mrs. Chas. A. Gilbert, Danl. T. S. Riddler
Herring, Mrs. Mary Green, Dr. A. M. Singing Terrella
Hubert, Mrs. D. Hall, A. E.C.
Jones, Mrs. Carrie B. Hendricks, Gead Firms
Landis, Mrs. Ada Johnson, Sam
Lyter, Bessie Jones, Saml. Lewis & Co.
McElwee, Mrs. C. H. Knights, Walter S. B. Solenberger & Sons.
Nafzinger, Mary Krouse, Henry
Payne, Mrs. Wm. Lewis, A. J.
Peterson, Miss E. L. Lucas, Wm.
Reynolds, Mrs. R. E. Miller, H. E.
Redmund, Mrs. Ed. Mohn, Jas.
Reich, Mrs. C. E. Mumma, Gilbert
Reister, Lousia Nassler, T. D.
Sheffer, Elva Reisinger, W. B.
Snavely, Mrs. Ethel Robert, C.
Sniyer, Jennie Shaffer, Chas. E.
Smith, Malma Shoop, W. F.
Thomas Alice J. Solorzano, L. M.
Veine, Mrs. Snyder, Emmitt
Walters, Mayme Tupp, Wilmer
Weller, Mrs. J. L. Whitehall, Herman
Weston, Mrs. James Willisham, Edward
White, Iva