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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
Adams County Soldier Cited
for Bravery Before Death

Gettysburg, Pa, April 20-The
parents of Corporal William Gehr-
ing, the first Adams county soldier
to die on the field of battle in
France, have received a letter from
an officer of his command stating
that the young man ha dbeen cited
for bravery.-On Sunday a tablet
will be unveiled in Trinity Reformed
Church in memory of the Rev. DR..
Thomas j. Barkley, who for thirty
three years and pastor of the church.
Ethel Rohrbaugh, the 16-months-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Rohrbaugh, of near McSherrystown,
fell from the third-story window of
their home, a distance of about
twenty-five feet and sustained only
bruises of the face and left sides-
Sergeant Howard Armor, son of
William D. Armor of East Middle
street, was a member of the army
truck train that was compelled to
lay here for several days owing to
the bad weather. The young man
was permitted to spend the time at
his home.-Dr. Maurice Bender. of
New York, son of Z. NJ. Bender
of Gettysburg, who was recently
commissioned a lieutenant in the
Medical Officers Reserve Corps of
the National Army, has been trans
ferred to the Regular Army and has
been ordered to report July l at the
Army Medical School in Washing
ton, d. c, for a special course of
Observation-Disclosures being in business
for forty years, Tawneys Bakery
has been sold by Edgar Tawney, the
present owner, to the Home Bakery
Company. with NJ. S. Yohe as man
ager.-Harry BiXler, of near Square
Corner, fractured several ribs when
he canked his cars which was in
gear. He was showed up against
fence by the machine.-Mrs. o. S.
Riley raised a parsnip that weighed
three pounds and nine ounces.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
NO CASES IN JUNIATA COURT

MlUI0tOWn, Ia, April EU.-On
account of all the cases being either
settled or continued the jurors for
April court were notified not to re-
port as there will be no regular
session held. - Mrs. William Weber
and son. william, are visiting her
mother, Mrs. ]. K. Robinson. - Miss
Rebecca Cunningham left Monday to
spend the winter at Bronx, N. Y
Miss Mary Brannen, of Lewistown,
spent Sunday with. Miss Rhoda
Mayer. - Mrs. John Penny and
Mrs. Ezra Fasick spent a day at
Lewistown. - Mrs. Wilburforce
Schweyer and sister, Miss Pidge
Patton spent several days with rela-
tiVes at Philadelphia. Eldred
Pennel lof Camp Meade, Md, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. NJ. NJ. Pennell-Moris Schott,
of New York city, is spending
week among relatives in the twin
towns. - Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant
Zeiders, wife and little daughter, of
Burnham, spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Zeiders. - Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph p.
Ernest, of Washington street, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Alma, to Harry
Hutchinson, of Harrisburg. - Mrs.
II. r. Shaver, of Hollidaysburg, vis-
tied her mother, Mrs. Sara Davis
Mrs. Thomas Evans and daughter,
Of Philadelphia, are visiting at the
home of her brother, F. NJ. NJ. Pen
nell
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
MONEY TO BUY SEATS

Berrysburg, Pa, April 2O.-The
school entertainments were we'll
attended both evenings, and the pro-
ceeds went toward a fund for seats
in the auditorium-A public meet
ing was held on Monday night for
the sale of Liberty Bonds. Speakers
from Millersburg and Harrisburg
and a Canadian soldier made ad-
dresses. Recorder James Lentz was
present.-Mr. and Mrs. William Ke-
boch and two daughters and Mr..
Klick, of Allentown, were recent
visitors at the home of Henry Dan
iel.-Grapt Hartman served as a
juror at Harrisburg.-The Rev. Mr..
Brown, of Selinsgrove, will preach
in the Lutheran Church tomorrow
evening Joseph Stove was at Har-
risburg on Tuesday to take the ex-
animation for the service.-Forrest
Keboch is home from Myerstown
College. He will report for duty on
tha twenty sixth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
96 PER CENT. IN
SEED CORN TEST.
Franklin County Farmer Re-
ceives Remarkable Figures
from State College Men
RUN OF TWO CRIBS
Greencastle Circulating Lib
rary Has Received Books
for War Service

Greencastle, Pa. April 20.-J.
Adam Carl has received word from
State College that both tests of his
large-eared yellow corn was 90 per
cent termination, which is a much
better report than 100 per cent. weak
or averaged termination. Mr.. Carls
tests were made on the run of his
cribs and not on laid by seed corn
in two, three, eight or ten selected
ear lots. Mr.. Carl has had local tests
OF hundreds of ears of his corn
which germainated 100 per cent
strong, but a State College test OF
96 per cent. strong on the run of two
cribs is certainly remarkable.-The
Greencastle circulating library has
already received over 500 books for
the war service library. The books
are all in fine condition and embrace
the works of the best authors. The
library drive will be continued
the summer.-William McKinnie, of
Washington, was a weekend visitor
with his parents.-Mrs. d. NJ. Cling
an is recovering from her recent ill
ness.-Mrs. Frank Sleeper of Chi
eago, spent the week here.-Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Wilhelm and sons, of
Harrisburg, were weekend guests OF
MrS. Nllnelm parentS.-MrS. Mary
Boreau, of Moorestown, n. j., is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. G.. A. So
well-F'red Brant is ill with typhoid
fever at his home, in West Franklin
street.-George Warner, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Augusta Warner, of East
Baltimore street who has been with
the Sanitary Detachment at Camp
Hancock, Augusta, Ga, for nine
months, spent a brief furlough with
his parents. He was travelling with a
United States Army truck train from
Detroit, Mich, and left the train at
McConnellsburg to make a short vis-
Y at home.-The women of the Me-
thodist Church realized $40 from the
recent dinner and super they served
in the Krep's building, in North Car
llisle street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
FOUR FEET sNowDRIFrs.

Enders, Pa, April 20.-The main
road to Elizabethville is at some
points still blocked with snow banks
and 1T was necessary to have a force
of men employed to make them
passable. The snow that fell during
last week was at some points four
feet high, 1t retarded farm work
considerable. = Harry Loudermilch
and George Loudermilch employed
at Halifax. are spending iome time
at home.-Ira p. Snyder. has Sc
cured position at Halifax, as fire.
man at the shoe factory.-Mr. and
Mrs. Leander Zimmerman, announce
the birth of a son.-A number of
people from town attended a Sum
day School convention at Baskerville
on Wednesday evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
COAL STORAGE
PLANT CLOSED.
Lack of Fuel Causes McClel-
Ian Yards to Cease Opera
tions for Summer.
35 FEET OF BLACKSNAKES
Millersburg Man Kills Seven
Long Reptiles Summing
Themselves Along Road

MilIersburg, Pa, April 20.-The
Mcclellan coal storage yards, the
largest in the world. two and one
half miles south of NEllersburE.
closed down for an indefinite period
last week, because of lack of coal
to store. This plant when running
full capacity employed from fifty to
one hundred men. The fires were
withdrawn from under the nest of
boilers and only about nine men
VIII be retained, who will make ex-
tensive repairs to the plant during
the summer. - Pennsylvania rail-
road foreman, Charles H. DeVeny.
Killed seven blacksnakes on Mon
day along the Lykcns Branch of the
pennsylvania Railroad, east of Mil
lersburg. The reptiles were out sun
ming themselves, after the snow of
last week. The snakes ranged in
length from four feet to five feet
eight inches. Mr.. DeVeny esti-
mated that the total length of the
snakes was thirty-five feet. = The
Liberty Loan solicitors are making
a canvas of the town and valley and
are meeting with success. More
than 100000 of Millersburg quota
of $13O,300. Is already subscribed.
= Thomas Hoffman is home from
Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ca, and
Will remain here for an indefinite
period. - The colony of Martins
which make their home. In this
place during the summer months are
back from their winter home in
South America. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
q. Hoffman, Miss Florence Free
burn, Miss Velma Campbell and
brother, Frank. were recent visitors
at camp Meade, Md. - Peter A.
Campbel1, who is ill, is said to be
improving.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
WOMAN MAIL CARRIER HURT

MOUTH JOY, IA, AprlI 2O.-Mrs.
Samuel Walters, who has been car
rying the mails between the Penn
sylvania Railroad Station and the
post office at Florin for many years.
met with an accident on Thursday
forenoon. She was in the act of
placing a mail pouch on the crane
and slipped and fell to the ground.
A sprained wrist and shoulder and
number of bad bruises were re-
ceived.-M. c. Bowman has arrived
home from a ten days visit to his
sister, DIR. Mary r. Bowman. at
Clifton Springs, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs
Daniel DeHr, of West Main street.
announce the birth OF daughter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20

Mechanicsburg, Pa, April 90
Willis A. Arnold, son of Mr. and
Mrs. A. A. Arnold, East Marble
street, left on Sunday for Philadel-
phia, after enlisting in the National
service and being accepted. He will
become a member of the Marine
Corps and was ordered to a station
in Rhode Island, for which place
he left on Monday. The young man
was member of the senior class of
the Mechanicsburg High School and
a member of the Singer Band.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20
Miners Fight Fire and
Gas in BroOkside COlliery

Tower City, Pa, April 2O.-On
Sunday a fire was discovered in one
of the breasts in the East Brookside
colliery. Men were sent for at once
and they worked all day putting out
the fire and beating back the gas to
avoid an eXplosion.-The Methodist
Church will hold dollar plan social
in the basement of the church this
evening. A program has been ar
ranged.-A patriotic pageant Mem
ories of America" will be given in
the p. o. S. of A. opera house, April
20 and 26, by five hundred pupils of
the Tower City public schools Mrs.
Jones. a music teacher is the director
and the proceeds will go to the Red
Cross AuXiliary.-AIiss Emma Lewis
held a social for her Sunday school
class. Games and music were induls-
ed in and refreshments were served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20

ber of the Four Hundred and Eigh-
ty-Sixth Aero Squadron with Ameri-
can EXpeditionary Forces, and has
been in France four weeks. Ser
geant Killheffer has worn two uni
forms of the United States service.
having been in the Navy, for a full
term of enlistment and going around
the world in 1905 with the Atlantic
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-20

New Cumberland, Pa, April CO.
Mrs. L. E. Kilheffer, of Second
street, is the only mother in New
with three stars. Her three sons
are in the service of the United
States as follows: Sergeant Cecil l..
the oldest son. is a men,
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
MANY MORE MEN ARE CALLED TO
 FEDERAL CAMPS

Without waiting for the departure of the 40 men from the state of Arizona notified to depart on Friday, April 2G to join the national army at Camp Funston. another call has been re ceived. this time for SIS men from this state to 80 to the cantonment at Camp Funston.
 This latest call was transmitted yes terday from the office of Colonel Charles w. Harris. adjutant general. The men will entrain on Friday, May 10.
 Marcopa county is called upon to furnish 46 men in this call just re- ceived. Sixty eight men from this county already have been notified to depart on April 26 for Camp Funston. 1 Following are the quotas for each | county in Arizona for the contingent that will depart on May 10:
 Apache, ,; Coconino, II: Cochise. D Gila, A; Graham. G. Greenlee. 29: ] Maricopa, 46: Mohave. 10; Navajo, &: ] Pima. 2S: Pinal. 26; Santa Cruz s; Yavapai. 32; Yuma. 10; total. SIS.
 The receipt yesterday of the latest call to follow so closely upon the call for the contingent which will depart upon April 26, verifies the statement issued from the office of the provos; marshal general in Washington to the effect that calls for men for the na- tional army are to follow each other for the present at intervals of about 30 days. Another call. therefore, is l looked for carly in June
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
AUCTION SALE
TUESDAY, APRIL ETH

Three miles north of Phoenix on Central Avenue and one mile east of Central Avenue on the Indian School road on the Merless Ranch: commence ing at 1:30 sharp
 I will sell at auction my Jersey herd of cattle, A head of Jerseys. 20 now milking some fresh only a few days ] coming fresh soon; head of beef cows. 10 calves up to yeerlings: l Jersey bull.
 6 head of big work mules.
 ] team mules weighing 2sO0. team mules weighing 2400, l team mules weighing 2200, l team horses weichins. 2400.
 s sets double work harness. 1 sulky rake. l disc harrow. spring tooth har- TOW. l walking blow. l heavy spring wagon, Babcock milk testers. Mellott Cream separator, l areator. 6 ten-gal- lon milk cans. 1 saddle and milk buck ets.
 Terms of sale: All sums of S10000 and under. cash; over that amount a credit of six months will be given purchaser giving approved 10 per cent note Two pei cent off for cash. MURLESS & AYERS, Owners.
 C. Q. McMURTRY, Auctioneer.
 L. c. GALLAND, Clerk I 120 North First Ave, Phoenix (AdvertisemenD bn
 --o Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID to The Republican and diSpOSc of or get what you want
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
CHURCH WOMEN
 HELPING SA[E

When a committee of women from the Presbyterian church. understand ing they had been assigned to sell war savings bonds and thrift stamps at the Hotel Adams booth. arrived there yes terday morning they found the booth in charge of a like committee from the Central Methodist church. As posses sion is nine points of the law and there seemed no other way to settle it. the Presbyterian committee decided to make the best of it and to do it's bit just the same.
 Just a few minutes later tables and chairs and flags and baby. bonds in profusion had been arranged at Cen tral avenue and Washington street and almost before they were ready the Prcsbyterians were selling bonds and
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
How About this Pledas2

Some little while ago the finance committee Of the local branch of the Red Cross inaugurated a local fund campaign and secured some four hun dred names on a monthly payment bas- is to run over a period of six months. Recentlr Chairman W. F. Walters sent out nc ; to all that the first install ment I.a5 due and less than half have responded. The committee ask all who have pledged and have failed to ar range for the payment at one of the banks. to send in their initial payment It will he more convenient if arrange ments are made for the bank to handle the amounts out of the subscribers ac- count. The monthly instalments are small and will hardly justify sending a collector out each time. The Mesa branch is in need of funds with which to buy more yarn and piece goods in order that the women may have ma tcIial with which to work
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
MILITARY HONORS
 FUR SOLDER BUY

TEMPE, April 16.-The funeral of Ramon Estrella, the first Tempe boy to give his life for his country will be held this morning in the Catholic church at 10 o'clock. As near as possible for the citizens of Tempe to carry out. the honors of military funeral will be held Dhe cadets of the Normal and the Merchants band will assist.
 Ramon Estrella was born in Tempe and grew up here. He left in Septem- Der with the first contingent for Camp Funston and died there of pneumonia last week. He was a member of Co. F, 314 Ammunition Train. ms father and sisters live here and a brother Louis. is soldier and is located at Camp Kearny.
 All the stores in Tempe will be closed during the time of the funeral, from 10 until 11:30 o'clock
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
MESA PUPILS WILL
 GIVE b|C BENEFIT

MESA. April 16.-Mesa high school pupils are out with an announcement that on Friday night Of this week Ill the auditorium of the building they will give an entertainment which is billed as High School Follies.'
 The program includes a Boxing Bout" justice of the peace, minstrel show, No Mans Land. monkey and hand organ and dozens of other attrac- tions. The advertising manager of the affair stating that the prices have not risen on account of the war. Further more the affair is for the benefit of the Red Cross. A big free street parade will take place at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
STRAW HAT DAY WILL BE WEDNESDAY
 BUT MAY 1

Straw Hat day will be Wednes- day-but not next Wednesday. Instead. it is deemed best to make Wednesday, May 1, Straw Hat Day" SO the Kelly of the hour re- mains the felt or cloth covering which mere mankind affects at this time of the year. When Straw Hat Day" dawns on May 1, the man with any other lid than that appropriate to the Coed Old Sum- mer Time"
 Straw hats this year bid fair to be the best offering made in a long time. The markets from which the straws come are less affected by the war. perhaps, than any other field of manufacture, hence the To- cal straw stocks will be as. attract i've, if no. more so, than any in the past.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
NEW TKEATER WILL
 BE ERECTED SOO|I

GLENDALE. April 16.-George Cox has started the preliminary part of tearing down the building of the pres ent Rainbow theater and tonight will be the last show in the old building Work will be rushed on the new build ing by having an extra gang of men on the job until the building is finished and ready for business. Mr. Cox eX- poets to have an up-to- the minute l moving picture house when the work is complete
 Joe Deats is driving a new car. Ed Marley is home on furloUgh from Camp Kearny
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Felipe Estrada Trades Jobs

Felipe Estrada. who has been for several years in the Barbar- Jones gro cery. is now in the Estrada Brothers grocery. This store was started by Ra- mon and Pedro Estrada, brothers. Ra- mon some months ago volunteered in the army and has long since gone to France. Since that time Pedro and sister Isabel have been running the store and the work has been too much for Pedro, who will leave soon for Cali fornia to take a needed rest. Begin ming yesterday the establishment will be under the managership of Felipe Estrada and his sister and the business will be handled in the same efficient manner.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16

thrift stamps. Before nightfalI they had disposed of s369.75 worth of these securities. And then they went home satisfied with the days work.
 fhe committee which refused to bo daunted just because they hadn't a regular place to go consisted of Mrs. ]. M.. Creighton, Mrs. IT. w. Stauf- flasher, Mrs. Herman ". Pond and Miss Flora Belle Mills
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Not This Oscar Feruuson

Oscar Ferguson, formerly of Ray but now with the Tempe Milling company of Mesa, has been busy explaining that he is not the Oscar Ferguson who re- gently was published in the Phoenix papers as a stacker: Mir. Ferguson reg stered in Pinal county, went to Camp Funston and recently returned with an honorable discharge on account of phy Sical disability
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16

judging from the laughter and ap- plause that greeted her. Roses crossed the footliGhts and every evidence of appreciation was shown Miss Bunting.
 Jerry is undoubtedly clever. The lines are bright and amusing, the sit nations humorous and they d;d not lose greatly by the handling although at times a trifle overplayed. The ir- resistable Jerry finally wins for her self the fiance of her aunt--a fiance Of 20 years standing-apd her methods gain her the title of the girl an hour ahead Of time.r
 Miss Bunting wears not a few fetch ing gowns as well as pajamas. Her costumes are unusually effective and in exceptional taste. The stage settings ar efar and above the average of q stock company the budoir scene in the third act being especially attractive.
 Miss Bunting is supported by a well balanced company.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
EMMA BUNTING |S
 WELL RECEIVED IN
 HER OPENING PLAY

Opening an indefinite engagement at the Elks, Emma Bunting made fav- orable impression on the first night audience last evening in Jerry" the clever comedy made famous by Billie Burke.
 The new stock company was well re- ceived and the much heraldcd leading woman was the particular favorite,
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Peculiar Accident

Friday evening while fixing the tire to his Ford. Price Wickliffe had a pe- culiar accident. throwing his knee out of place. It became necessary to get the services of a physician to get the knee back in place and now Wickliffe is hobbling around with the aid of a cane.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Mnthars CIuh Tnninht

The Mothers club will meet this eve ming in the Kindergarten rooms at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Empey and Miss Amanda Zellcr will entertain the child ren of their respective grades and also the mothers of the children. Mrs. Ancil Martin of Phoenix will be the spaker of the evening"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Returrs to Can,n Funs!on

Private A. E. ArchcbeqUe, a friend of the late Ramon Estrella and of the same company. will return to Camp Funston this evening. Archebeque was sent to Tempe by the commanding of ficer at the camp with the remains of the deceased and instructed to remain u~tn after the funeral.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
[. 4. R. ENCAMPMENT
 WILL BE "WEDNESDAY

The annual encampment of the G. A. R. will be held in this city tomorrow morning beginning at 10 o'clock The desire has been expressed that every veteran of the war who can possibly be in attendance should be at the encamp- ment.
 Tho encampment is held two weeks earlier than had been intended
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
To Give Red Cross Dance

The Anozira club is to close its social activities by giving a dance to raise proceeds for the Red Cross. next We'd nesday in the Cosmopolitan hall. Some splendid music is being arranged and uckets are being sold to all who wish to attend Those who do not dance, play cards.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
In Critical Condition

Milton D. Ewing who was taken {, the hospital a few days ago, is still il critical condition.
 c. A. Peck and wife were out iron Phoenix yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16

The Madison Improvement club will give one of their series of dances at their club house on the Madison School Road Wednesday evening. April Y. Admission $l.00 couple.-AdN bn
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Planninn Bin PIau

The local K. of P. lodge are planning 10 give big play the proceeds of which will be given to the Red Cross. A committee is now at work on the pre- liminaries of the play.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
eaNe fnr Parte Ilnkno,nn

News from Ebert Holmesley. states that he and Robyn Johnston. two Tenn re boys, volunteers in the aviation corps, are leaving San Diego for east ern destination.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Biq Ball Ton;oI1+

The event of the season will be the Thrift stamp ball tonight at the Wo- man club. The womans orchestra will furnish the music and everyone is invited.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
To Move to. Glendale

F. M. Windes and family for many years residents of Tempe are to move to Glendale, where Mir Windes will have responsible position with the new creamery.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Visit Cattle Ranch

The Misses Gail and Hazel Campbell Emma Low Walters and Marvin Dill mctored up to the ranch for the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Mike Campbell who are spending few weeks looking after their cattle.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
New Minister Arrives

Rev. MT. Nicholson. the new Metho- dist minister arrived in Tempe Satur- day and preached his first sermon to that congregation Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Entertain Dinner Guests

Mir. and Mrs, George Cox and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Pitcher were the dinner guests of Mir. and Mrs. Ray Stauffer last evening.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-16
Visitors From Tex,.

T. NJ. Payne arrived yesterday from Snider. Texas, and will visit with NJ. L. Townsend in west Glendale.