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NEWS OF CENTRAL PA. AND CITY'S SUBURBS
SOLDIER TALKS
PENNA. DUTCH
He Gets Into Good Graces ol'
German People While in
Army of Occupation
York Haven, Pa.. April 15.—Mem
hers of the American army of occu
pation now in Germany who are fam
iliar with the Pennsylvania "Dutch"
language, have little difficulty get
ting along' with the. Hun populace,
according to a letter from Private P.
>l. Kohrbaugh. by his parents. He
writes:
"One of my comrades asked a Ger
man youth if he could talk French
and the latter replied 'nein,' and right
there is where 1 released some of my
'Pennsylvania Dutch' and my conver
sation with the first German civilian
proved very successful. My old com
rades all wanted to know where I
learned German. Of course, it was
all very easily explained. I merely
told them 1 am from York county,
Pennsylvania. The boy finally took
me to his home and told the lady of
the house T was looking for a place
to stay, and she asked me if I speak
Deutche. She gained lots of confi
dence in me on account of being able
to speak to me, and she said she was
very glad to' accommodate me and
my comrades. She assigned us to a
nice room with two beds in it. The
old gentlemen of the house even pass
ed around the cigars, the first real
cigar 1 smoked. To-day, after din
ner, the woman called a comrade and
J down to the kitchen and handed us
a big dish of soup and a quart of real
milk, and for dessert she opened a jar
of fruit. I asked her what kind of
fruit it was. She answered 'I won't
tell you.' T did not know, but it
tasted excellent."
Clerks Will Copy 25,000
Names For Assessments
Sunbur.v. Pa.. April 15. —Charles
Kline, of Sunbury, and Charles Neu
hard, of Milton, clerks in the North
umberland County Commissioner's
odlce. are copying the tax book for
this year's assessment. They cover
one book for each of the eighty-six
districts, which an individual asses
sor makes returns for, and more
than 25,000 names must l>e written
down in long hand with pen and ink.
The amount of the assessments is
put in each hook after the appeals
for the particular district, are dis
posed of by the County Commission
era. sitting as a Board of Tax He
vision. This stupendous task will
take several weeks. All tax dupli
cates must be in tlie hands of the
assessors by the first of July.
Upper End Odd Fellows
to Celebrate Anniversary
Halifax. Pa., April 13.—Halifax will
he tilled with Odd Fellows on Satur
day. April 10. when Charity Hodge No.
82, will celebrate the one hundredth
anniversary of the founding of the
organization in America. All of the
lodges of the upper end ineluding
F.lizabcthville. T.ykons, Willlamsfown,
Gratz, \A"isconisco and Mlllersburg,
will send delegates here to take part
in the sessions and in the street pa
rade which will take place in the
afternoon. The. parade will be held
by the funbury Orphanage Band, and
by grand and district lodge officers.
A business session will be held In the
hall in the morning when an effort
will be made to form an association
of past grands of the upper end. The
grand master will confer the degree
upon all past officers of subordinate
ledges of the district.
Building Bequeathed to
Church Destroyed by Fire
Gettysburg, Pa., April 15. Fire
completely destroyed a house near
Arendtsville belonging to the Church
of the Brethren. The property had
lcen owned and occupied for years
by John Beeeher, but upon his death
il was bequeathed to the church of
which he was a member. It was un
occupied, so that no personal belong
ings of any one were destroyed. It
is not known how the fire i
started, and it is supposed ii was the
work of an incendiary.
SENDS IIOME IKON CROSS.
Sunbury. Pa.. April 15. —Stanley
Glbowicz, docket clerk in the North
umberland County Commissioner's
office, has an iron cross of the kind
issued in carload lots by ttie ex-j
Kaiser. It was sent him by liis
•brother, who is with the United j
States Regulars in General Pcrsli-'
r.ig's g-rr.y. The cross is black and
is bound on the edges with tin.
DELEGATES TO CONVENTION.
HaliTax, Pa., April 15. —The Wo
nien's Missionary Society of the Hal
ifax United Brethren Church has
elected Mrs. Vincent P. Fetterhoff
and sfrs. Calder A. Pike as delegates
to the convention to be held at
Schuylkill Haven in May. Mrs. Mer
rill Grove, of town, will represent
the local branch of the Otterbciu
Guild.
When your hot cup at
the evening meal en
tices you to another
cup—or maybe two
no fear of sleepless
ness need deter you
if your drink is
POSTUM
A caffeine-free bev
erage rich in coffee
like flavor, but con
taining no coffee.
Pure anc/ Who/esome.
TUESDAY EVENING,
NEWPORT OFFICER
PILOTS SEAPLANE
In Trial Flight Carries Heav
iest Burden Ever Lifted
by Naval Machine
IAEUT. DAVID M'CULLOCH
Newport, Ta., April 15—Lieutenant
David McCulloch, of Newport, son
of Mrs. llenrv Finisher, president of
the Newport Red Cross, in naval sea
plane No. 2, one of the machines to
be used by the Navy Department in
its proposed trans-Atlantic flight,
made on Saturday what Navy offic
ers described as a "successful trial
llight" over Jamaica Bay from the
naval air station at Rockaway Beach.
The giant plane skimmed over the
surface of the water for several hun
dred yards and then rose from the
surface with a load estimated at
28,500 pounds, said to be the heaviest
burden ever carried in a machine of
this type. The machine was in the
air nearly twenty minutes, flying at
a height of less than 1500 feet.
The No. 2. mounted on a moveable
platform, was pulled from her han
gar by a small caterpillar tractor to
a railway incline running into the
bay. The machine was slowly let
down into the water and the four
Liberty motors were started.
Two preliminary attempts to raise
the craft from the surface failed,
and each time it was run back to the
shore and several passengers taken
off to lighten the load, which origi
nally was 30,000 pounds, it was esti
mated.
Lieutenant McCulloch piloted the
machine. Ho was accompanied by
Commander Richardson, and several
section of the Naval Air Service,
other members of the trans-Atlantic
which is arranging the overseas
flight.
Lieutenant McCulloch is a veteran
aviator and served for a number of
months during the war in Italy, hav
ing hut recently returned to this
country.
FAREWELL FOR TEACHERS
Halifax, Pa., April 15.—A farewell
social was held on Saturday evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Baddorf, near town, in honor of Miss
Francis Fry, who teaches the Fisher
ville school, and Miss Frances E. Ma
gee. teacher of Keitus school, near
hinders, both having ended successful
terms this week. Refreshments con
sisting of ice cream and chicken corn
soup was served, and the evening
was spent in an enjoyable way. Those
present were: Grace Deibler, Mabel
and Mary Stoneroad, Frances Magee,
Virgie Slieetz, Annie Meckley, Frances
Fr>, Clara File, Mary Baddorf. James
Nemar, Paul and Albert Baddorf and
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baddorf.
SOLDI EH DIES AT CAMP
main, Pa., April 15. —Word has
reached here of the death of Private
Harry Gutshall, son of James R.
Gutshall, of Toboyne township, which
occurred on Saturday afternoon from
pneumonia at Camp Devens, near
Boston, Mass. He recently re
turned from France. Private Gut
shall was 27 years old and is sur
vived by his parents and several
brothers and sisters. His mother,
Mrs. J. R. Gutshall and Miss Anna
L. Fet.ro, visited the poung man last
week when he became critically ill.
DINNER ON BIRTHDAY
York Haven, Pa., April 15.—A din
ner was served en Sunday to a num
ber of guests by Mr. and Mrs. Her
man Kottcamp, in lionor of tDc
birthday anniversary of their son,
Homer Kottcamp. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rabine,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sheak, A. C. Struck,
Sergeant and Mrs. Earl Struck, of
York, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Kottcamp and sons, Homer and
Harold, and daughter. Hazel.
CENTRAL PA. PERSONALS
I HALIFAX
Herman 11. Richter, one of the
first town boys to enter war service,
arrived home Saturday evening aft
er 18 months in the ambulance corps.
He is a son of Mrs. Anna Richter.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ryan, of
Harrisburg. were guests over Sun
day of the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Isaac Gilbert.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Chubb, of
Northumberland, were Sunday
guests of the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jerry S. Chubb.
Mrs. Sarah Poffenberger, of Sun
bury, is visiting town friends.
Misses Bertha Richter and Anna
Rjchter, of Washington, are spend
ing the week with their mother, Mrs.
Anna Richter
Dr. F. C. Smith, of Philadelphia,
spent Saturday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. M. Smith.
Curt Cratzer, of Atlantic City,
was the guest of his brother, Har
vey Cratzer, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Ryan and son,
of Steelton, spent Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John S'. Gem
berling. ,
Mr. and Mrs. George Schrlver and
children spent Sunday with relatives
at EHzabethville.
William Matter, of Steelton, vis
ited his brother, George Matter, and
family on Sunday.
O. Dunkel, of Palmyra, was the
week-end guest of his brothers, Har
ris Dunkel and Clyde Dunkel.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gray and
children, of Harrisburg, were guests
over Sunday at the homes of Mr.
and Mrs. M. 11. Spahr and Mrs. Har
riet I.antz.
Luther Loudermilk, of Steelton*
spent Sunday visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Loudermilk.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Corsnitz
and son, of Harrisburg, were guests
at the borne of Charles Sammet on
Sunday evening.
BLAIN
Mrs. Harry Patterson, who spent
the winter months at Harrisburg,
has returned to spend the summer
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Har
vey Wallace, in Jackson township.
Mr. Patterson is in Army service in
France.
The Reformed Willing Workers
Society will meet Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. D. G.
Keck.
Cottage prayer meeting services
will lie held by members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at the
homo of H. D. Stokes on Wednes
day evening.
Mr. and Mi's. Charles C. Ludwick,
of Steelton, visited the families of
D. M. Fetro and Dr. E. G. Kistler
lust week.
.Miss Leslie Wentzel is home from
the New England Conservatory of
Music, Boston, Mass., on vacation.
Her sister, Mrs. C. E. Gates, of
Blairstown, N. J., is also here on
visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
L. M. Wentzel .
DAVID TRHSSLER'S BIRTHDAY
New lllooinlleld. Pa., April 15.—A
delightful surprise party was held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David A.
Tressler near town on Thursday eve
ning in honor of the twenty-first
birthday of their son, David M. Tress
ler. Tlie evening was spent in social
games after which refreshments were
served to: Miss Lillian Tressler, Miss
Catherine Tressler. Miss Helen Smith,
Miss Charlotte Wallace, Miss Helen
Swartz, Miss Dorothy Robinson. Miss
Jessie Ivingsboro, Miss Ethel Ivings
bcro. Miss Annie Myers, Miss Mary
Ellen Clouser, Miss Mary Rheam, Miss
Bertha Smith, Miss Helen Hubler,
Miss Pauline Kistler, Miss Helen
Reapsome, Miss Mary Weise, Miss
Annie Horn: David Tressler.' Jr..
Ralph Tressler, Roy Smith, Ernest
Nickel, Lyme Dromgold, Frank Dun
bar, Clem Stewart, Herbert Stewart,
James Wahl, Charles Knouse, Wtlbert
Black, Charles Keiser, Paul Hollon
baugh, Mack Kistler, Bruce Kistler,
David Horn, Neil Z. Fliekinger, Mr.
and Mrs. David Tressler, Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Tressler, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Smith.
WELLS VII,LE
Mrs. Mallie Bodwell, of Bethlehem,
N. H„ is being entertained at the
home of her son, P. D. Bodwell.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hartman, of
Pittsburgh, spent last week with Mr.
and Mrs. F. A. Barrett.
J. KHnedinst, whose leg was frac
tured several weeks ago, by a falling
tree, is convalescing.
Mrs. E. J. Gerber is spending the
week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Curtis Lau, at Thomasville.
Mrs. Caroline Eewis, of Harrisburg,
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Sirs. E. J. Lewis.
YORK HAVEN
Constable Frederick laiprairic has
been confined to bed the last week
suffering from a severe attack of ton
sfTUis. His two sons, Larue and Leon
ard, also are ill.
Twin sons were born last week to
Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Cooper.
Clayton Malehorn, who is at the
Polyclinic hospital at Philadelphia,
where lie is undergoing treatments,
is reported to be improving.
The Ladies' Bible class of the Unit
ed Brethren congregation, was enter
tained last week at the home of Mrs.
George Shaffer.
Mrs. David Horner Is confined to
her home suffering from rheumatism.
BOY SCOUT FIELD DAY ~
York Haven, Pa., April 15.—A
good sized crowd on Saturday after
noon attended the field day exercises
held on Whisler's Island by the three
local patrols of Hoy Scouts. The
Eaglo patrol won tho meet, scoring
the heaviest In each event. The 100-
yard dash was won by the Eagles,
which patrol was represented by
Lester Swartz. Gilbert Steffcy ran
for the Fox patrol and Leon La
prairie for the Tigers. Tlic broad
jump was won by Percy Clemens.
The three patrols took part in tho
antelope race. Drilling was among
the other features. Eighteen mem
bers of the Girl Scout organization,
under the direction of Lieut. Ruth
Walton, took part In the meet, rim
ing a 100-yard dash. The judges
were the Rev. J. H. Schmltt, assist
ant scoutmaster, and Miss Rutli Wal
tion, lieutenant of the Girl Scouts.
IT REM EN BUY PROPERTY,
Mount Wolf, Pa., April 15.—At a
special meeting of the Eagle Fire
Company, a committee consisting of
C. F. Sipe, H. S. Kunkel and Albert
Hoff, was appointed to canvass tho
town for the purpose of raising a
public subscription of SI,OOO toward
paying the old school property,
which was purchased by the com
pany at public sale a week ago.
The price paid for the old school
building was $1,201. There was a
payment of $2Ol made at the time
of the sale. The remainder will bo
paid on May 5.
LOCUSTS UNDERGROUND
Gettysburg. Pa., April 15.—People
digging gardens and working in the
fields are turning up locusts, which
are due to make their appearance,
tills summer. Quite a number have
been found and indications seem to
be that they will be quite plentiful
when their season comes.
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH
WILLIAMSTOWX
The Literary Society of the Wil
liamstown_ High School held its
fourth meeting in the High School
room on Friday evening. An ex
cellent program was rendered.
Mrs. Joseph Tovey and grand
daughters will leave for Atlantic? City
on Wednesday, where they will
make'their future home.
The Rev. A. M. Witmer spoke in
the Methodist Church on Sunday on
his experiences as a Y. M. C. A.
chaplain in France.
Beeeher Hays, recently returned
from overseas duty, arrived home on
Wednesday.
Roy Frantz, of the Navy, is visit
ing his mother in West Market
street.
Mr. and Mrs. George Fetterhoff,
of Harrisburg, spent Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Martha Griffiths.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, of
Camp Hill, were week-end visitors to
relatives in town.
Misses Ruth Shell and Margaret
Shell are spending some time with
their sister at Sunbury.
Samuel Stinner, employed at Le
moyne, spent tlie weekend with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stin
ner.
Harrison Watkins was a visitor at
Lykens on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fetterhoff
and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shoemaker,
of Halifax, were Sunday visitors at
tlie home of Mrs. Amelia Kriener.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dorner, of
Philadelphia, attended the funeral of
her mother, Mrs. Rose Darby, on
Friday.
HOI NT WOLF
< linrles T. Shearer, located at the
Eogewood Arsenal, spent a furlough
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil
liam F. Shearer.
Harry F. Hake, pa/master on board
the United States ship Kansas, now
anchored in New York harbor, is
spending a ten days' leave of absence
Hake P are n ts - Mr. and Mrs. D. W.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Hake and
son Glen, of Philadelphia, were re
cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. AV.
I lake, iho former n parents
Rehearsals for tlie Easter enter
tainments to be given at both the
elmrchV t^ n 1 and l, " l,od Brethren
(till! tnt s, iio in' progress.
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New Commander to Close
Up Camp Colt Affairs
Gettysburg, Pa., April 15.—Captain
Frederick P. Benson has been sent
here by the AVjtr Department as the
commander of Camp Colt. Captain
Moore, who has been the commanding
officer since the tankers left last
fall, has been in ill health for some
time, and lias been relieved of the
command. The new commanding of
ficer was sent here from Boston. The
number of men in the command here
has been reduced to a mere detail.
At the close of last week twelve men
were transferred to other camps,
leaving only six men on the quarter
masters' corps, and three in the mo
tor transport service. With the bids
for the sale of the Camp Colt prop
erty being openpd to-day it is likely
that the work will be finished up
rapidly and the remaining soldiers
either mustered out in a short time
or sent to other places, and Gettys
burg will have been wiped front the
map as an army station.
Mount Wolf Boy Was
on Five Battle Fronts
Mount Wolf, Pa., April 15. —Cletus
L. Hoover, son of Mr. and Mrs. If.
C. Hoover, has received his discharge
from the army last week, when he
returned home. Private Iloovjer
served with Company 11, One Hun
dred and Forty-Eighth Infantry,
Eighty-Seventh Division. His divi
sion had been in France for nine
months and in Belgium for two
months. He has been in five differ
ent camps. He participated in sev
eral drives, both in Relgium and
France on five different battle fronts,
and was gassed in one of the
engagements. He had seventeen
months' services.
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BECKLEY'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
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FISHERMAN HAS
3,000 TROUT FLIES
Largest Collection in State
Fills Book Five Feet Long
and Yard Wide .
Sun bury, Pa., April 15.—President
Judge Cummlngs, District Attorney
Strouss and Olivark Cowell, a former
Slate President of the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, and
E. A. Rotters, court tipstaff, left to
day on a trip to Potter county, where
they will enjoy several days Ashing
for trout.
Mr. Cowell has what Is believed
the largest collection of flies for this
kind of fishing held by any man in
the State. There are more than
3,000 of them, collected through
twenty years of fishing, and they
take up a book five feet long and a
yaid wide. He says that the collec
tion contains every kind of a fly for
trout fishing that he knows of.
CHANGE IN CUIIPKW HOITHS
Gettysburg, Fa., April 15.—8y ac
tion of town council the curfew will
be rung at 10 o'clock from now until
fall, when the clocks will be turned
back an hour and the curfew time
will again he nine o'clock.
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