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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
2
Judge Eugene C. Bonniwell files updated expense totals showing 4442.81 spent with 4000 from F J Maneely and 1000 from J B McGrane. Other reports list contributions, debts, and large campaign outlays for advertising and headquarters.
The Masonic Homes joined in Memorial Day ceremonies at Lizabethtown with Sons of Veterans and G A R posts decorating graves. West Shore Lodge No 1 Camp Hill led religious services and Walter M Mumma presided. A separate note reports Harrisburg Railways workers replacing worn track on Market Square set a city record for speed. A 75th birthday celebration for James H Patterson included family dinner and well wishes from Lt Col Charles H Patterson US Army. Local friends mourn Lieutenant Harry F W Johnson reported as killed in action.
George Hippensteel a 48 year old man working as a car repairman on an unidentified Pennsylvania Rail project was struck by a ten pound hammer dropped by a fellow worker causing serious head injury. James Souilliard 404 Crescent was released on bail and faces a hearing today on a charge of driving a car while impaired after a crash involving three air mobiles and a streetcar yesterday morning.
Ten cases join the criminal court trial list for next week’s June quarter sessions. Names include Albert Lewis, Lawrence Engle, May Heck, Herman Keys, Joseph M. Fitting, Edward Howard, Samuel Kramark, Peter Ostojic and others for larceny assault and battery and related offenses. Steelton defendants face liquor and gambling charges. Also noted are probated wills for Elizabeth C. Whited and Jane Crane, and veterans memorial funds approved. a building permit issued for a rear garage at 1410 Naudain Street.
Meador artillery opened fire on a southern town as German troops crossed a bridge under smoke from bombs. An explosion destroyed the bridge center, trapping and capturing many attackers while American and French forces held the approaches and covered a withdrawal amid heavy fire. The action drew praise as one of the war’s finest feats per a French staff officer.
Registration in Harrisburg today saw a steady turnout as youths over 21 registered for the draft. City boards reported expectations of higher Class A 1 registrations and possible delay of age-limit extensions. Out-of-town registrants and mailing of cards to local boards were noted as the process continued. Three corporals in the 324 Market street recruiting party were promoted to sergeant.
Technical High school announces honors for eight seniors led by High Honor Man Glenn Beard and salutatory Gordon Holland. Four members depart for State College for wartime accelerated graduation. diplomas to be awarded at commencement.
Harrisburg Red Cross chapter reports five graduate nurses have applied for Army and Navy war service and one for Home Defense. Names include Miss Hoak, Geistwhite, Hoffmeister, Wolfe, Simmers, and Heller. A large meeting at Harrisburg Hospital, led by Dr. Jesse Lenker, will discuss needs and duties as the drive continues toward a 25 nurse quota for the district.
After General John Forster died May 28 1863 letters of administration have been issued for a fourth time as prior administrators died. Register Roy C. Danner has now sued letters to Wilson R Forster of Altoona the last male heir. The estate includes a large tract north of Herr Street in Allison Hill valued at 10000 dollars.
Harry Edward Tracey died last evening at his home 2118 Penn street a traveling salesman recently in Harrisburg. The body will be taken to Philadelphia tonight for services at his parents home and burial Saturday. Survived by wife Mrs H Tracey nee Rohrer parents Mr and Mrs Charles J Tracey a brother Charles J and three sisters Sadie M Regina T and Eliza R Tracey.
Miss Florence E Wert of Millerburg died Sunday evening at her parents home after a brief illness. She had many friends in the city and had resided with her sister, George Sprucebank, 411 Walnut Street, for several years.
Belford P. Atkinson, 20, of Harrisburg's recruiting staff, recounts a year driving an ambulance for the French army. He served at Verdun where he was gassed and later returned to duty after hospital care, describing night patrols under artillery and shellfire and the peril of transporting wounded to base hospitals. He will recruit in twenty two counties of the Harrisburg district until he can return to the front.
Harrisburg's Y M C A war secretaries committee learns from John R. Mott in New York that 4,000 secretaries are needed in France before August 1 and Harrisburg must provide twenty workers. Four men have already been sent. campaign to fill the remainder continues with local leaders including Robert B. Reeves and J William Bowman.
H G Niesley county farm agent urges farmers to pack roosters in lunch for the farm tour by car in southern Dauphin county tomorrow. He says unfertilized eggs are more wholesome and easy to preserve. Samuel Capin of 2033 North Second Street was held on $500 bail after Elmer Yount accused him of fault and battery following a clothes brush strike that caused a head gash needing seven stitches.
Edgar A. Ferry, aged 20 of Lebanon, 6 feet 1 inch tall and 214 pounds, enlisted at the Harrisburg recruiting station yesterday. He was sent to Columbus Barracks last night.
The Victoria Theater shows Innocents starring Fannie Ward today and tomorrow about a sheltered daughter facing worldly temptations. Also scheduled is the ninth chapter of The Eagle's Eye, a famous secret service series, for screenings.
A Harrisburg Real Estate Board committee appointed with Mayor Keister will likely hold a meeting tomorrow evening to investigate charges of unfair rent increases. President J J erp said he planned to confer with the mayor this afternoon to finalize arrangements. Tenants had charged exorbitant rent hikes by local property owners and real estate dealers.
Shirley Watts, superintendent, reports nearly 2 500 war gardens under cultivation in the city covering about 200 acres. The estimated crop value is 20 000 dollars, up from 10 000 dollars last year.
The Fifth Ward Republican city committeemen met at Alderman Kramme’s office for organization and chose Arthur F. Try as chairman Preston S. Sidle as vice chairman William H. Reindel Jr as secretary. A 12 year old girl named Margaret Hare underwent an appendectomy at Harrisburg Hospital last night.
An old time hair darkening remedy, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, is advertised to restore natural color and gloss to gray hair. The ad touts ease of use with a sponge or brush and claims a youthful appearance after a few applications, noting it is a cosmetic not a disease cure.
Washington reports 1200 to 3000 German POWs are daily sent home from Russia. Russia Finland and Germany reach Arctic access via Mourmansk. Allies fear Siberian intervention to curb German gains. trains from Moscow through Orsha move prisoners. Sixty to seventy five percent fit for duty within a month of repatriation.
William Gottshall of 2153 Jefferson Street was arrested this morning on an assault charge involving Mrs. Nellie Bowers of 1938 North Sixth Street. He is held for a hearing tomorrow evening at 8 o clock before Alderman James B. DeShong. Mrs. Bowers is the wife of George Bowers who prompted the arrest.
The owner of a light six touring car found deserted on Paxton Street near the Reading roundhouse by Patrolmen Hoffman and Magnell is expected in the city late today to reclaim his property. The machine was stolen from Pittsburgh.
Emanuel Cohen aged 54 a carpenter for Bates and Rogers Company at New Cumberland sustained serious scalp lacerations when a cable fell on his head while working on a government building project at New Cumberland yesterday he is being treated at Harrisburg Hospital.
All members of the advanced business girls class of 17 and advanced high school girls from the gymnasium department of the Y W C A are asked to report at 7 30 this evening to rehearse for the Red Cross entertainment to be given Saturday in Steelton.
The Central High School Club held a banquet at the YWCA Symnasium with Miss Miriam Ulrich as social committee chair. Mary Hoffer provided ice cream and toasts were given by several members including Laura Althouse and Eleanor Jones.
Central Counties face heavy draft obligations with county quotas for June. Listings include Camp Lee Adams 48, Cumberland 188 29, Franklin 50, Fulton 13, Juniata 15, Lebanon 1 45 2 23, Mifflin 25, Northumberland 1 16 2 26 3 148 4 52, Snyder 18, Union 32, York County Camp Greenleaf Lancaster City 27, Camp Sherman Lebanon 2, York City 3.
Hoover refutes claims that wheat conservation is ending, stating no official stance to that effect. He explains supplies allow home use only about one third normal while maintaining Allied support, with 75 million bushels stored for roughly three months.
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