Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-20
SELECTED MEN ENTRAIN
AMID LOUD CHEERS
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and added to another special train
from east of Lancaster, These boys
were fed between York and Bala-
more
Supper on Uncle Sam
On the train leaving Harrisburg
were selected men from Dauphin
Sounty districts, Including Middle
town, Steelton and Highsplro and
iPaxtang, Lewistown, Carlisle and
points on the Cumberland Valley and
New Cumberland; and three cars
from Reading and Lebanon, Each car
had seventy mon, The conscrtpts
wore TAGS and carried tickets, The
latter they gave up when lunch box
es were distributed, All the cars were
well iced and a barrel Of water was
placed on the platforms of each
car, The kitchen car carried n stove
and coffee was served hot. These
men are scheduled to eat their sup
per with Uncle Sam at Camp Meade
tonight,
All nature smiled this morning
when the recruits from Dauphtn and
Cumberland county gathered In Har-
risburg, from several districts, n
more beautiful September morning
could not be Imagined, and at an
early hour, the streets were throng-
ed with people, Visitors We're here
from all parts Of the county, Few
towns in this section of Pennsylva-
MIA We're not represented when the
boys selected to form the first con-
itingent of the forces from Dauphin
and the adjoining county, marched
through flag -bedecked streets,
At s o'clock this morning, whistles
blew simultaneously in Harrisburg,
'Steelton, Middletown and other dis
tricts> Two hours later the big pa
rade was under way at Front and
Market streets, william Jennings
was chief marshal; Mercer b, Tate.
chief of staff. A number of aids par
ticipated,
G. a. II. Cheercd
The parade was led by a platoon
of police from the Harrisburg police
department. Captain e. Laubenstein
was marshal Of the first division,
which was led by the Commonwealth
band. The Grand Army of the Repub-
lie made an impressive showing and
all along the way this remnant of a
once great army. received the plaud-
its of the thousands who had gath
cred in honor of the boys of II. Two
beautiful American flags were cur
ried by the veterans. Following were
veterans of the Spanish American
War, Veterans of Foreign Wars. the
Boy Scouts and guards of the Stew
ems Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Much Favorable Comment
The second division was led by the
Municipal band. In their new uni
forms, the men of this organization
presented n fine spectacle. Colonel
Frederick NJ. OFT was chief marshal
of the division. BY his side marched
Captain Charles P. Neck and
Stanley Jeans, as aids. The Har-
risburg Reserves, led by Captain Will
liam a. Moore, were next in line.
The Rotary Club, carrying the State
banners, made a fine showing. The
Steelton band led Doutrichs March,
ing Club. These young men have an
organization that attracted a great
deal of favorable comment. All were
dressed in the natty uniforms select
ed by the club.
The men of Dives, Pomeroy &
Stewart carried flags of many ma
tions. Marchers from the New Store
of William Strouse followed.
The third division was composed
of the city fire department. This was
one of the most impressive features
of the entire parade. Chief John c.
Kinder, accompanied by City Com
missioner Z. z. Gross, led the depart
ment. The equipment moved in the
following order: Friendship, chemic-
al and engine; Hope, chemical and
engine; Citizens, chemical and en-
gine; Washington, chemical Mt.
Vernon, hook and ladder; Paxton,
engine; Goodwill, chemical and en-
gine; Mt. Pleasant, chemical and en-
gine; Susquehanna, chemical and
engine; Reilly, chemical and hook and
10 - L. aTsN f,,1 1. A
chemical and hook and ladder;
Camp Curtin, chemical and engine;
Royal, chemical
Widely Cheered
William. 1. Laubenstein was chief
marshal of the fourth division. This
division was led by the Acme band
of Hummelstown. The draft board
and men of the second district came
first, followed by the New Cumber-
land band. Then came the men of
the first Dauphin county district. The
Cumberland county recruits. wearing
orange Identification tags, came last,
with Sheesley's carnival band bring
ing up the rear.
Everywhere along the way as the
boys made their way down Second
street to Boas, and over Third street
to Walnut, then on to Market, the
crowds were wildly enthusatic in
their farewell. At the steps leading
TO the State Capitol, the local Red
Cross organization was passed in
review. When the members of the
Rotary Club passed the ladies, every
head was uncovered.
Market Street Packed
Along Market street the crowd
was the largest. and those who plan
ned to watch the parade from some
point of vantage and rush to the sta
tion entrance at the last moment,
were bitterly disappointed.
The men of the selected army
marched by the regular entrance to
the depot, while the marching or
ganizations stood at attention. The
men were taken by way of the Fifth
street entrance to the trainshed.
"Goodby, Jim, you make a fine
looking soldier" called out a heavy
voice from the crowd. as the boys
from the Steelton contingent moved
along.
Jim" almost lost step to reply.
Thanks, awfully," he yelled out.
You'd look just as we'll by my side
to-day, if you hadn't faxed the en-
emption board"
Many persons who failed to secure
passes to the trainshed, crowded
frantically toward the railing of the
depot as the boys marched in.
Jolly Crowd
A jolly crowd of selected men
came from Lewistown. This bunch
was in charge of Eagle Childs While
waiting for the arrival of the boys
from this district those from Lewis
town left their cars and headed by q