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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
PEACE ARMY IS TO
BE BEALL-AMERICAN
llliterates and Non-English
Speakers Will Be Drilled
Mentally and Physically

Camp Upton, L. l., May THE
knowledge gained during the war in
connection with the training and
instruction of illiterate and nom Eng
lish speakers is to be turned to ac-
! count in the recruiting of a peace
| time army.
By direction of the War Depart
ment there is being established here
the first Recruit Educational Cen
ter for which fifty barracks and
other buildingcs have been set aside,
and it will be conducted on the lines
followed by Major Ralph Hall Ferris
when he made such success of
Development Battalion No. s, which
went out of being when the armis-
tice was signed. Major Ferris is re-
firing as camp morale officer to be-
come commander of the center,
which is the outgrowth of his own
plan.
Brigadier General Nicholson. camp
commander, received within a few
days the order to establish the CEN
ter, and recruiting has begun
throughout the Eastern and North
eastern Departments of the Army.
An illiterate or non English
speaking recruit who enlists under
the new plan will be taught to speak
English, will receive thorough Amer
lean training from officers born
here. and will in addition get citi-
zenship papers when his enlistment
terms of three years has expired.
Under the Draft Act 24.9 per cent.
of the men enlisted, or practically
one-q quarter of them, were unable
to read a newspaper or write a let
ter home. There were 1900 such
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Program Announced For
Loysville Band Concert

Following is the program for the
Victory Concert which will be
given by the combined boys band
and girls orchestra from Tressler
Orphans Home, Loysville, under the
auspices of the Lutheran Brother
hood Central of Harrisburg and vi
cinity, in Chestnut Street Auditorium
Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock:
Part March, 'Loysville Or
phans' Home" Mitchell, combined
orchestra and band; cornet solo,
Soul of the Surf" Smith, William
sherman and band; overture, "Ap-
polio" Ascher, girls orchestra; clari-
net trio. "Merriment Polka" Bern
hard, Everard Leiberknight, Rich
ard Woy and Karl Sipe; recitation,
Some Service" Kiser, John Cope;
tuba solo, "Pomposo," Hayes, Cliff
ford Harman; vocal duet, Till We
Meet Again." Whiting, Marie Cook,
Leone Miller and girls orchestra;
Medley Overture. combined organi-
cations. Intermission, Playing a Lit
tie Hymn in Crayon, Frances Sny-
der.
Part II-Overture. BILLY Sundays
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
International Harvester Co.
Buys P. & O. Plow Business

A telegram was received at the
local branch of the International
Harvester Company yesterday an
nouncing that that company had
purchased the business interests of
the Parlin & Orendorff Company,
plow manufacturers, of Canton,
Ohio.
This company, better known as
the p. & o. Company, has branch
offices in several of the large cities
which will also be taken over July
l when the business will be trans
ferred. The International Harves-
ter Company will now manufacture
practically every farm implement
on the market
Todd Henderson, local manager
for the International, was not GER
tain last evening whether any ad-
ditional warehouses or facilities
would be. taken on here to handle
the increased business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
GALAHAD WON
ON THE HILL
Lefty" Hummel Stars in SEN
sational Game Called in
Seventh For Darkness
ALLISON HILL LEAGUE
Standing of the Clubs
After the st. Mary's team ha

After the st. Mary's team had
rlayed big league ball for five innings
and had an s to lead on Galahad,
she team went to pieces and handi-
capped by darkness allowed the con-
test 20 slip from their grasp by a
2 10 tally.
Right off the bat in the very first
inning the st. Mary's aggregation
lambasted the pall ~ all corners Of
the lot scoring a quartet of runs.
Another was added IN the second,
while the fourth inning Brought the
count TO eight runs Books, Leedy
and Zearance led the attack at bat
with two and three hits apiece.
Meanwhile GallIad was held safe
by the splendid pitching of Lefty"
Hummel. In the sixth the st. Mary
twirler began to show signs of
weakening, and when the seventh
was closing with Galahad at bat
Hummel was unable to find the plate.
Then Books took the mound, bat
without warming up and also walked
several. In the meantime player af-
ter player was chasing across the
rubber for Galahad, and with two
out the winners brought their tally
TO nine runs winning the contest.
The crowd was again large, and
the cSld plaStS OF Wlnu nau lltle eI-
feet upon their ardor. With st.
Mary's apparently walking away with
the contest, Galahai suddenly came
to life and the spectators were kept
on edge through the exciting climax.
Bobby" Clark, last season with the
Steelton champions acted as field
generalissimo for Galahad. The los
ers played a good game, and from
their showing will keep the other
three teams on the jump to prevent
st. Mary's tr5m capturing the PEN
nant. Brooks and Leedy with Ter
ance played excellent ball. The line
up and summary:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07

men sent here and they were put in
Major Ferris Development Battal-
ion. His method of training and edu-
eating them attracted attention in
Washington. In the notification sent
to General Nicholson by Major Gen
eral Henry Jervey, Assistant Chief of
STAFF, he said: Your camp has been
selected for the center not only be-
cause it is centrally located but also
because of the excellent results in
connection with the teaching of
English that have been obtained in
Development Battalion No. 6, Camp
Upton"
On August 21, 1918, the Sixth De-
velopment was organized here and
all rockies who were illiterate or
did not speak English, except few
who had physical defects, were
transferred to it. The teachers Sc
stoned officers who held university
degrees or who were teachers in
civil life. Race was not considered
in the choosing of officers. It was
soon proven that squads and pla-
toons composed of different ma
tionalities received their military in
struction as easily as If racial groups
had been organized for the purpose.
Only English were permitted to be
spoken in the mess halls, military
formations and general gatherings
of the men. Instruction except in the
elementary classes was given in Eng
lish.
Within three months men who
could speak little or no English when
they entered the battalion became
sufficiently proficient in military
English to fulfill the ordinary func-
tions of soldiers both in organiza-
ton and on separate missions. In
addition practically all of the re-
cruits proved their spirit of Amer
icanism by becoming citizens.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
When to Gather Roots and
Herbs

For medicinal purposes. roots and
herbs should be gathered when their
medicinal properties are at their
best. For instance, roots of annual
plants should be dug Just before
their Towering season. and roots of
biennial or perennial plants after the
tops have dried. All these things
are taken into consideration in
gathering the roots and herbs,
many tons of which are used an
nually in preparing that most sue
cessful of all remedies for woman's
ills. Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta BILE
Compound.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
yURRA DEISFICIJIT

Two old Scotsmen sat by the road
side talking and putting away merrily
at their pipes.
There's no muckle pleasure in
smokin', Sandy said Donald.
Too dae We max that oot?" ques-
toned Sandy.
"Weel." said Donald. I'VE see, if
ye're smokin' yer ain bacca ye're
thinkin' o the awfu' expense. an if
ye're smokin' some ither bodys per
pipes ramm't sac tight it Wilma
draw"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
MAY7, 1919.

Successful Songs" Fillmore, band;
vocal solo, His Buttons Are Mark
ed u. S." Bond. Kenneth Snyder;
excerpts from The Merry Widow"
Lehar. girls orchestra; recitation.
Minnie at the Movies" Bowlan, Mil
dred Grove; waltz, Bliss Eternal, -
Bennett, combined organizations;
violin solo, Fifth Air Varie," Ban
ella, Charlotte Wilson; vocal solo,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07

Two base hits. Klemer, Leedy, Holm,
Zeranc, ,; three-base hits, Books,
Leedy; struck out, by Books, /; by
hummel 9; by Shay, ,; by Cooper, + !;
base an balls, off Hummel 4; eff
Books, >; of Shay, / hit by pitcher.
Riley, stolen bases. Zeranc, :; Sos
tar, l. Umpire-Nebinger
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
WINIPEG,s NEW WAGE SCALE

Fifty-fve cents an hour. an eight
hour day, a weeks holiday each
year with pay. S25 a week minim DIM
and a closed shop are the chief fea-
lures of the new schedule present
ed by the street railway men to the
Winnipeg (Can.) trolley company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07

commonwealth VS.. West End.
Commonwealth handcuffed first
place last evening by trimming Mo-
tive Power 10, and West End will
have to struggle to get ahead. A
feature of the game was the box
work of Eisenberger. just returned
from abroad where he must have
had some f1inging practice. for he
showed midsummer form, tanning
eleven men. Weaver got the only hit
off this vet twirler. The game was
fast all the way, with skilful work
in the garden by Wrightstone. Pal
mer, McCurdy, Harle and Weaver.
The one run was tagged when
Gerdes walked. advancing on Hin
kle's rap and registering of Field
clout. Score:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Standing of Clubs

Schedule for Today
Boston at New York.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at st. Louis.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Standing of Clubs

Schedule For Today &, -,
Detroit at Chicago.
Washington at Boston.
New York at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Newark, 6: Binghamton, 2.
Baltimore, I; Boston, /.
Reading, 8; Toronto, s.
Rochester at Jersey City (cold).
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Philadelphia, 3; New York, >.
Boston, 2; Washington, 0.
ST. Louis, 6; Cleveland, 3.
Chicago, 8; Detroit, l.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07

Don't Let Us Sirg Any More About
War" Laude,, Greer McElhaney anG
girls orcheS' go; ~ oh, Flag oc
Humanity" l.u..., combined or
ganiZations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Gloves from TrefOusse in
France
Are ShoWn in Many Spring Styles
France

And the who rrefousse gloves feel
pretty well assured that she wearing the finest made
Our Spring showing of French kid gloves hard get
because of the wastage the peasant lands of France
complete and ready the eXactng demands for dress
and street
Two-casp French kid
Oneclasp
Chlden's gloves
Finest Grades of Womens Thread Silk Hosiery
hosiery
Fine
Pomeroy & Stewart
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
BASEBALL RESULTS
National League

Yesterdays Results
New York, Z. Boston, 4.
Brooklyn, IL; Philadelphia, 9.
Chicago, I; Cincinnati, 0.
st. Louis, >; Pittsburgh, l.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07

'Howell batted for Welcomer in
seventh.
Struck out by Ramsey. 4: by
Eisenberger, IL: base on balls, by
Ramsey, 2: by Eisenberger, 4;
stolen base, Harle. Umpires. Baxter
and Williamson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Beautiful Nutting, Davidson
and Thompson Pictures for
the June Bride

The largest variety of these popular handcoored pictures
shown in Harrisburg.
All of the leading Nuttng subjects displayed including
the exquisite blossom pictures that appropriately
titled for wedding gifts Nutting's "The Swimming Poo'
with its rich of water and foliage shown all
Thompson pictures
Nuing SIS
Davidson pictures
Dives, PomerOy & Stewart, Picture Room.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Swell Pitching and
Fast Fielding Win
For Commonwealth

LEAGUE STANDING
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07

Same To-day
commonwealth VS.. West End.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-07
Busy Days Ahead for Lawn
Caretakers and Home
Gardeners

But their work be made comparatively easy and pleas
the implements selected of good quality. Our
stock of lawn grass hooks shears and garden tools
is at its best and early selections advised.
Lawn with 9nch open drive wheels, three tenn
peed steel blades revolving CUTTER adjustable sharpener
and adjustable BEARINGS finished in bronze
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
Reception for Soldiers
sNRS, GEORGIA,MOYER.


ssMFs, Gearaaa NeysEa died a, the G.
B. Millsthopsei at iNpstgate,aI I4yRs Sat1;
urdays. Hsbruarya list, :ls19 after sew
eral weeks's illness. The remains
were brought to Manchester Sunday
afternoon and funeral services held at
the Baptist church. Rev. H. F. Nc
Donald conducted the services. Inter
ment was made in Oakland cemetery.
The remains were accompanied here
by the brother-in-law, Mr.. G. B. Mills
and Frank Coleman, and the STEP
daughter. Mrs. Rose Perry Of Fulton
Illinois.
Georgia Smith was born in Keyetes-
Vile, Mo-, March 21st, 1912. In 1863
she was united in marriage with Capt
Henry Vance. The husband, and one
son died many years ago. Mrs. Vance
was later united in marriage with Mr.
Meyer, and was for many years resi-.
dent of Manchester.
She is survived by one grand-daugh-
ter, Mrs. Howard Clemens, of Snoho'
mish, Washington; one niece, Mrs
Frank Coleman, of Westgate, Iowa
one step-daughter, Mrs. Rose Perry. Of
Fulton. Ill. Owing to the distance the
granddaughter was unable to come tc
the funeral. Mrs. Coleman, who has
been in Colorado for some time. was
also unable to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Meyer was truely Christian
woman, and gave generously OF he,
time and strength in ministering tc
her family and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
A REAL MINE FIELD.

Edgar Dittmer. son of DR.. and Mrs.
NJ. f. Dittmer of Colesburg, spent sew
eral days last week in Manchester. Mr..
Dittmer entered the navy early in the
war, and was assigned to one OF Uncle
Sans mine planting ships. His ship
operated in the North Sea, in a field
25 by $50 miles, land in this area were
planted $4,000 mines, each of which
contained 800 pounds of T. N. T. This
field extended from the Orkney Islands
to the coast of Norway, and prevented
the German fleet and merchant ships
from getting out of the North Sea and
also prevented ships of other nations
from getting to German ports. Mr.,
Dittmer tells us that the ship on which
he worked would plant mine every
nine or ten seconds, while travelling
at rate of ten knots an hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
WEST SIDE STIRS UP EXCITE
MENT

Geo. Slack appeared before Justice
NJ. E. Blair on Tuesday to make de-
fense against charges of assault and
battery preferred against him by Mrs
Dempster and Mrs. Wilson. also of
the West side The trial was held
in the court room and was attended by
large contingent of the West side.
1t is said that the plaintiffs IN the
cases stated that Mr. Slack had made
derogatory remarks about them in the
past and that they stopped him on the
sidewalk and demanded an explana-
ton. A knock-down and drag out
fight was on, in which the contending
parties were more or less bruised up.
Two charges of assault and battery
were filed against Mr.. Slack. one by
Mrs. Dempster and one by Mrs. Will
son. After hearing the evidence. a
lot of which was decidedly unsavory,
Justice Blair took the cases under ad-
visement
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
w. A. GILBERT

Asabel Williams Gilbert was born
November 9Th, 1914, in Chautauqua
county, New York, and died on Janu-
ary 23rd, 1919, at his home in Hardin
county, Iowa, aged seventy-four years,
ten months and fourteen days.
On the 10th of April, 1870, he was
united in marriage with Loretta Hook
er. To this union were born four
children-Mrs. Villa G. Statley, of
Buckeye, Iowa; A r. Gilbert who had
moved to his fathers home to help in
taking care of him; c. H. and M. D.
Gilbert, who live near the old home
stead, and had assisted in caring for
their father during his long illness.
All the children were at his bedside
through the last hours. Besides the
children he leaves surviving him the
aged wife, and one sister, Mrs. Mary
Hubbell of Manchester, who is the last
surviving member of the family. He
also leaves ten grandchildren and
three great grandchildren to mourn
for him. Burial was made at Rough
Wood cemetery, besides his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05

The Democrat regrets to learn
that Senator r. w. Thrill is i'll at his
home, being threatened with pneumo-
mia.
On February 1st, new schedule
Of service hours went into effect at the
Western Union Telegraph office on
Main street. Miss Ernice Zeigler
announces that the hours now are
from to II a. m. and from to S and
6 to 7p. M Patrons of the office will
please note the change in hours.
Lieutenant Hubert Phenicie, who
has just received his honorable dis
charge from the air service OF the
army, has accepted a position as
Brunswick salesman in the D. ]. Meg
genburg Department store of this
city. During the past year Mr..
Meggenburg's Brunswick business
has increaed in hot remark
able manner, and for ONE time
he has had in mind employing sales
man. In employing Lieutenant Phe-
nicie he has secured the services of a
capable young man, one who has a
pleasing personality and will make a
success of the business
Mrs. T. Wilson received word
from France Monday, stating that her
husband had been confined to his bed
with an attack of influenza. Lieuten-
ant Wilson stated in his letter receiv-
ed Monday that for eight days he was
unable to write, and at the time he
wrote he said he was wearing his
overcoat, and that he was in shack
without assign of fire. Knowing the
vicious turns this disease can take
in a moments time. his wife and par
ents naturally feel much concerned
about him until further word of his
complete recOvery is had. n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
MRS. ARTHUR GIDDINGS.

Bertha Williams was born in Man
chester July 22d, 1878, and grew to
young womanhood here. She was
united in marriage with Mr.. Arthur
Giddings in Manchester on June 18th.
1896. For some years the family re-
sided in Cleveland. Ohio, and seven
years ago moved to Chicago. where
she passed away last week. following
an operation for appendicitis, and af-
ter having passed through siege Of
Spanish influenza. Mrs. Giddings is
survived by the husband and two
daughters who live in Chicago; her
aged mother, of this city, and one sis
ter, Mrs. L. Leach of South Dakota.
and two brothers, John Williams of
South Dakota, and Robert Williams Of
Dubuque.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
SALARIES OF DRAFT BOARDS

SALARIES OF DRAFT BOARDS
They are excited in Wisconsin over
the disclosures Of county officers
drawing salaries as draft commission
ers, while drawing their full salaries
from the counties. As we understand
it, this kind of work was generally
done in Iowa, although there were
some counties where the members OF
the exemption board refused to accept
anything from the government. There
has been no particular stir over the
double salary in Iowa. Are we less
sensitive than they are in wisconsin,
or are we guided by different STAN
dard of official morality? Is Wiscon-
sin too particular or Is Iowa not par
ticular enough ?-Monticello Express.
In the case of Delaware County.
neither the Federal Government nor
the State Of Iowa was charged with
one cent of salary or expense. in
crued by members of the Draft Board.
The members of the Board gave a
year and a half Of hard work gratui-
tously. Our hundred per cent pa
triotism prompting them to do this for
their country and the cause of hum
anity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
as were made should not be magnified
to overshadow the good they did.
LIEUT.. s. r. BEATTY HOME FROM
FRANCE

Lieutenant S. r. Beatty, son Of Rev.
and Mrs. S. R. Beatty, arrived in
Manchester from New York Monday
night, after one year and five months
of overseas service with the United
States Coast Artillery. Lieutenant
Beatty sailed for France on August
1st, 1917, and arrived at Newport
News, on January 1st, 1919. About
seven months of the time that he was
in France he was up at the front lines,
where the big guns were hammering
such effective blows upon the German
lines. The Beatty home, in common
with thousands of other American
homes, rejoices at this time over the
safe arrival home Of a. son who gladly
took up arms in defense of his coun-
try, and the liberties we so highly.
prize.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
PATRICK KENNA

Patrick Kenna died at the hospital
in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, Janu-
ary oath, 1919. The remains were
accompanied by his wife and two
daughters, Mrs. Louise Mourman and
Miss Hildred Kenna, and funeral serv-
ices held in the Catholic church at
Lamont, and burial was made in the
Catholic cemetery near Masonville.
Rev. Father Lonergan conducted the
services.
Mr.. Kenna was born near Montreal
Canada, February 14th, 1S49, and at
the time of his death was SO years,
10 months and 10 days old. He came
from Canada with his parents and To-
Gated on a farm in Jones county. In
1865 he came to Delaware county and
in 1875 was united in marriage with
Miss Charlotte McLaughton of Delhi
In 1881 the family moved to Dedham
Iowa. To Mr., and Mrs. Kenna were
born four children-William and
Mrs. Julia Duncan of Ryan; Mrs. Let
titia Peters and Mrs. Margaret Ere
deric of Anoka, Minnesota The
wife and mother died in 1886. In
1892 he was united in marriage with
Miss Alvina Reuter-, who with their
two daughter, Mrs. Mourman and'Miss
Hildred, accompanied the remains to
this place on January 27th.
Eleven years ago the family moved
to South Dakota. where they owned a
farm and also residence in the city
OF Dell Rapids.
The deceased was brother of Mr.
Dan Kenna of near Dundee. Many
friends sympathize with the stricken
family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
NOTICE

The Farm Bureau has secured the
services of s. H. Thompson, Federal
Farm Management specialist to talk
to the farmers on the afternoon Of
February 8th, at the Court House at
Manchester.
At this time Mr. Thompson will take
up discussion Of keeping farm &C
counts and also render valuable as
sistance in regard to getting ready
for the income tax. Every farmer
who has a Farm Account Book started
for the present year or has one for
the season of 1918 which he wishes
to balance in order to present TO the
income tax specialist should come to
this meeting. Bring your books
along and if there are any problems
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-02-05
PROGRAM OF TIL WEEK AT THE
PLAZA THEATRE

Wednesday-"Keys of the Right
eous,' featuring Enid Bennett.
Thursday-Billie Burke in Ewes
Daughter"
Friday~'Flowers of the Dusk"
with Viola Dana.
Saturday-Ruth Roland in the Pa
the Serial Hands Up" No.. Billie West
Comedy and Pathe News.
Sunday -Monday-Mary Miles Min,
ter in "The Eyes of Julia Deep.
Tuesday Kingdom of Youth, with
Madge Kennedy.
dnesday-Wallace Reid in "The
Thing We Love-"
Thursday-"The Song of Songs"
with Elsie Ferguson.
Coming Attraction-Har-
old Lockwood in pals First"