davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
MIDDLETOWN
specIai e THE EvENfNG JoTRNG II

bpeclal 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Feb. 1.-THE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society,
of the NJ. E. Church, win hold a George
Washington supper at the home of
Mrs. A. G. Cox on Friday evening.
delightful masquerade party was
given last Wednesday evening at the
home of r. B. Merritt IN Warwick
Nearly a hundred persons were present
and most of them were masked.
Miss Florence d. Gin gave a pro-
gressive euchre party on Wednesday
evening last. at her home on Green
street, in honor of her guest, Miss
Mole, Of West Virginia. The Women's
prize was won by Mrs. c. ]. Freeman:
the gentleman's prize by DR.. ]. Allen
Johnson, and the consolation prize by
Harry Lockwood The guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Clayton and Frank
Ellison of Chesapeake City Md: DIR.
and Mrs. ]. Allen Johnson, Mrs. Caleb
J. Freeman. Miss Elizabeth Price, Miss
Eugenia Beasten. Miss Dora Price,
Miss Agnes Clark, Harry Lockwood
and DR.. r. NJ. Vaughan.
Miss Viola McWhorter is the guest
of her sister in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Annie Taylor Is in Cambridge,
Mass. visiting her son, J. Gray Taylor.
Miss Jennie Hayden, of Wilmington,
is the guest of Mrs Abram Hayden.
Mrs. Henry M. Schroeder is spending
sine time with her sister Mrs. Hugh
c. Browne. in Wilmington.
Mrs. w. r. Parker is at hime after
a visit with her parents in Dover.
Mrs. p. L. McWhorter has returned
from Philadelphia, where she was the
guest of relatives.
Miss Julia Lockwood left this week
for New York city. where she viii
spend some time with friends.
Miss Reta Denny. of Camden, N. j.,
is visiting Mrs. Harry Richards.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
NEWSY DOINCS
OF new CASTLE
New Saloon Regulations Will
Not Work Much Of a
Change There
JACK THE HUCGER," ABOUT
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Feb 17.-Up to the
present time the saloon men in New
Castle have received no official notice
of the rule by the Court of General
Sessions that all saloons are to close
at IL o'clock and remain closed until
the following morning. The proprie-
tors say the rule is welcome because
it in no way interferes with them be-
cause they usually close early and dur
ing the first five business days the
shutters are fastened long before IL
o'clock. majority of the saloons
will not allow a woman to enter their
places of business to drink.
Red Men to Entertain.
Seminole Tribe No 40, Improved
order Of Red Men will entertain Hia-
watha Tribe this evening.
st. Peters T. A. b. Society at its
meeting yesterday initiated one new
member. The financial secretary re-
ported that every member on the roll
is in good standing despite the hard
times. There are forty three members
in the society and at the next meet
ing every member is expected to bring
a new member
The society this week will move into
new quarters as the spiritual director.
Rev. FredeLick V. Campbell has placed
at the disposal of the society a room
6Ox2O in the school building
The Good VIII Fire Company this
evening will complete arrangements
for the parade on next Saturday
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Maria
Racine, of near Porter's Station, took
place yesterday morning. Services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. ]. r. Milligan
and interment was made in Red Lion
cemetery. The pail bearers were her
six nephews. Charles, Dallas. Eugene
Frank and Albert Racine and Myers
Stewart.
Children Honor the Dead.
Previous to the funeral of Thomas
Porter near Porter's Station yesterday
afternoon the school children from the
district school marched to the house in
body. They placed a massive wreath
on the casket of him who for nearly
forty years had been a commissioner
Of the district school. Interment was
made at Pigeon Run cemetery.
George Wilhelm has returned home
from New York state where he has
been working during the past months
In the Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning Harry Weggenmann sang a
solo. His full. rich voice filled the
church and after the services congrat-
ulations were in order.
Large congregations were present
yesterday in the four colored churches.
The idea Of a Jack the hugger''
being abroad is considered a splendid
thing for the city as he takes the place
of a curfew law and young girls are
off the streets earlier than usual
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Social and
Personal

Miss Nellie Cuhbage. Of Marydel Is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Luther L. Mills.
Mrs. Laura l.. Mills has returned from
a visit to Claymont.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bradley. OF Cam
den, have been visiting their sons in
this city.
Joseph Lingo, OF Millsboro. visited his
brother here the past week.
Willard Phillips has been spending the
past week with his mother at George
town.
William II. MCGEE has been spending
several days with relatives at George
town.
Miss Mary Collins and Miss Mayme
Wolfe, OF Philadelphia, have been SPEND
ing sometime in this city.
Miss Ida Aullilxen has returned to her
home at Cecilton after spending some
time with relatives in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Misses Clara Blackburn and Kathryne
Evans have returned from visit to
friends at Warwick
Arthur smrgis has been visiting his
parents at Delmar.
Harris Stewart has been visiting rela-
tives at Delmar.
John West has been visiting friends at
Harrington the past week.
John Johnson. Of Rising sun. has been
visiting friends in Newark and Whining
ton
Miss Katharine V. Black, organist OF ST.
AIMS r. c. Church, attended a party in
Philadelphia on Friday evening given at
the home OF her aunt, Mrs John OMEN.
Among the recent arrivals at Palm
Beach, Fla, are Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Briggs. Of this city.
Walter Townsend OF Milford. is visiting
Hurley Matthews of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hudson and
daughter Annie have returned home after
spending the week in Seaford.
Marshall Hopes was the guest Of
his brother, Ritter Hopes, in Philadel-
phia, yesterday.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Gives Bridge Party.

Mrs. Alfred r. Jones entertained
with bridge on Saturday at her home,
No. 1901 West Thirteenth street. Her
guests were Mrs. T. j. Shepherd, Mrs.
Frank Jones' Mrs. John c. Gray, Mrs
Elmer Mitchell Mrs j. NJ. Jackson,
Mrs. Perle Sister, Mrs. Frank Sellers.
Mrs. George Chambers. Mrs. II. j.
Stubbs Mrs. C. r. Van Trump Mrs
Harrison Howell. Mrs e. NJ. Hopes.
Mrs Robert Smith. Mrs. J. e. Noblitt.
Mrs Sterling Thomas Mrs. ]. w. Rey-
bold, Mrs. Elinor Johnson, Miss Lore.
Mrs S. S. Ballet, Mrs. Arthur II. G..
Garrett, Mrs Frank Thomas, Mrs. Will
liam Hastings, Mrs. Frank Patterson,
Mrs II. w. Whitaker. Mrs Charles
T.. King, Mrs. w NJ. Pennypacker, Mrs.
John f. Neary. Mrs. Holstein Harvey,
Mrs William S. Hilles, Chadd's Ford.
Pa; Mrs. H. M Taylor Miss Johnson,
Miss Trump. Miss Marion James.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Max J. Hampel. Of No
ll2S Pine street. gave a Valentine
party at their home on Saturday even
ing. Those present were Mary Gal
laher. Theresa McVelgh. Marguerite
McVeigh. Frank O'Donnel. Grace Con-
ley. Myrtle Freeman. Laura Freeman,
Agnes Hampel, Horace oats, Mabel
McCool. Harry Hampel Mary Mont
gomery. Willard Adams, Ella Hopkins
Fred Hadley. Paul Wallraven. NJ. Al
bert Feeler. Mr.. and Mrs. Keyser. Mrs
Freeman. Mary NJ. Keyser. Mildred
Hampel and Mr.. and Mrs. Max J
Hampel.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
STOPPED SHORT
Taking Tonlcs, and Built up on
Rlaht Food.

The mistake is frequently made OF
trying to build up a worn-out nervous
system on so-called tonics-drugs.
New material from which to rebuild
wasted nerve cells. is what should be
supplied, and this con be obtained only
from proper food
Two years ago I found myself on
the verge OF a complete nervous col
lapse. due to overwork and study, and
TO illness in the family" writes a Wis.
young mother.
My friends became alarmed because
I grew pale and thin and could not
sleep nights. / took various tonics
prescribed by physicians. but their ef-
fects wore off shortly after I STONED
taking them. Ny food did not seem
TO nourish me and I gained no flesh
nor blood.
Reading Of Grape-Nuts I determin-
ed to stop the tonics and see what a
change Of diet would do. ate Crane
Nuts four times a day with cream and
drank milk also. went to bed early
after eating a dish of Grape Nuts be-
fore retiring
In about two weeks I was sleepins
soundly. In a short time gained 20 his
in weight and felt like different
woman. Ny little daughter whom
was obliged to keep out Of school last
spring on account Of chronic catarrh
has changed from a thin, pale. ner-
vous child TO a rosy. healthy girl and
has gone back TO school this fall.
"Grape-Nuts and fresh air were tbe
only agents used to accomplish tbs
happy results" There's a Reason,
Name given given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek, Mich. Read THE Roat
20 WsIlvilA' In rtEs.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
LASTOF In. c. A. MEETINGS

j. G. Hallimond, of New York, Will
address the last of the series of Sun
day afternoon Y. NJ. c. A. meetings in
the Garrick Theatre next Sunday
afternoon. The meetings began early
in November and have been productive
Of much good.
Milton w. Brown, of Cincinnati,
Ohio. addressed the association meet
ing yesterday afternoon on the subject
What is Your Life"
Mr.. Brown said life is as vapor.
and referred to the hugan soul as a
boiler which generates steam which is
finally utilized into power He then
showed how this power would be used
for good or for evil. He said it should
be used to make men reach the higher
life in order that they may reach God.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
DONATION DAY
Managers of Home for Aged Women
Ask For Help.

Thursday will be donation and re-
Iception day at the Home for Aged
Women. In view Of the increased cost
OF maintenance this year and as the
home is not self-supporting, an appeal
for funds is being made to the friends
of the institution, and all interested in
charitable work. Money, dry goods
and provisions will be acceptable.
Checks may be made payable to the
treasurer, Mrs Lizzie Wollaston, OF
No. 1414 Van Buren, street.
A large committee has been appoint
ed to solicit contributions and TO have
charge of the reception and donation
day. The committee is as follows:
Mrs. Alice Rumford. Mrs. Mary d. Ma
lone, Mrs. Mary S. Pyle, Mrs. Edith
Craig, Mrs. Lizzie Wollaston. Mrs. M.
A. Horn, Mrs. Elizabeth Bringhurst'
Mrs. Mary Hawkins, Mrs. Alkaline
Lobdeu, Mrs. Fannie Downing, Miss
Elizabeth Stroud. Mrs. l. Beadenkopf'
Miss Albina Phillips. Mrs. Carrie Rey-
lnolds, Miss Annie Porter, Mrs. Anna
Hazard, Miss Mary Chambers, Mrs.
Mary Martin. Miss Mary Wilson, Miss
@. r. Murgatroyd, Mrs. NJ. Grant, Mrs
Lucy Howell, Mrs. Anna Sellers, Mrs.
Mabel ]. Gawthrop.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
PROVE IT ANYTIME
BY the Evidence of Wilmington Psopl

BY the Evidence OF Wilmington People.
The daily evidence citizens right
here at home supply Is proof sufficient
to satisfy the greatest skeptic. No
better proof can be had Here is a
case. Read it:
A. c. Wivel, s11 West Eleventh St..
wilmington, Del, says: Doan's Kid
ney pills proved to be a reliable rem
edy when l used them some years
ago. / made a statement for publica-
ton in 1897 endorsing them as a re-
liable kidney and backache cure At
that time l had just been cured of
bad case of kidney trouble by them
and / felt very grateful for it. In
1904 / made a statement reiterating all
I had said in my former testimony.
was still feeling grateful owing to
the fact that 1 had no recurrence Of
the complaint during the intervening
seven years and today, April %, 1907,
/ am proud TO say that the good effects
of Doans Kidney Pills. received 10
years ago, are as apparent today as
when first received. My complaint was
backache and lameness across the
lOins brought on by inactive kidneys.
At times the pains and aches through
my back We're so severe that l thought
my back would break in two and II
became so lame and weak as to pre-
vent me from attending to business. I
used many remedies but none helped
me from attending to business. 1 used
many remedies but none helped me
until I obtained a box of Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Danforth's Pharmacy and
tried them. They cured me and my
back had not panied me since. You
are welcome to refer anyone TO me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Former Fire Chief Dead.

William McCrea. chief of the VIII
mington Fire Department in 1873 and
1879. died at his home, No. 2OOS North
Eighth street. Philadelphia. on Satur-
dav. from illness incident to old age.
Mr.. McCrea was II years old.
Mr.. McCrea was Familiarity known as
Teddy" He was a member of the
Fame Fire Company for nearly fifty
years. Mr.. McCrea was a machinist
in the employ of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company here until one year
ago. when he was retired. Since that
time he lived in Philadelphia. A dele
cation of Fame hremen will attend the
funeral.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Bishop whitehead Preached.

The Rt. Rev. Cortlandt Whitehead,
bishop Of Pittsburg. spoke in Old
Swedes Church last night before a
arge gathering on The Kingdom Of
Cod"
The bishop addressed the conerega-
ion of Trinity Church in the morning.
lie was the guest of the Rev. Frederick
4. Kirkus. rector of Trinity Church,
,ho with the Rev. A. E. f. Clay, was
clergyman under the bishop in the
Pittsburg diocese.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Mr.. HERITAGE'S FUNERAL
WAS LARGELY ATTENDED

The funeral OF Richard Heritage. Civil
War veteran and well-known lodge menu
ber who died Wednesday. was held yes
terday afternoon from the home. No 905
orange street. The services were largely
attended DUPONT Post. C. A. r.. conduct
ed the services and the paI bearers we're
members Of that body. The Union Veteran
Legion. Of which Mr.. Heritage was a
member. was largely represented. as We're
other organizations to which he belonged.
The interment was in Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery. At the erave the
buglers Of DUPONT Post sounded "ta9s
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

ROCHESTER,, N. =. Feb. 17-E. A..
We'll, business manager for Henrietta
Crosman, announces that she Will
shortly temporarily leave the staxs to
go to India to secure a 100000 fostune
left by her grandfather.
Tho fortune comes from Charles
Crosman, who in 1852, owing to a
financial panic in England, left that
country and migrated to Trinidad,
taking up land under the English law
granting all East Indians the right to
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
SHOT HIMSELF WITH
"UNLOADED" REVOLVER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD. Del. Feb. 17-Richard
Evans, while playing with a revolver
which he thought unloaded. accidents
ally pulled the trigger and the weapon
was discharged, the ball entering tile
left shoulder and passing near the
backbone. 1t is thought he win re-
cover
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
WATER MUDDY AND
PUMPING HAS STOPPED

As the result of mud in the water of
Brandywine creek. pumping at the
City Mil has ceased, and the city is
being supplied with water from the
big basin on the Weldin farm site and
from the Tenth street reservoir.
The rains and melting snow have
rufiied the temper of the stream for
the last few days and it has risen sew
eral feet. Yesterday it began to
lower. Without pumping. the present
supply OF water viii last the city four
days.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
VIRGIN OIL OF PINE

This preparation is a combination OF
the active principles % forest trees and
possesses all the medicinal properties
for which the pines are noted. II viii
break a cold in "a hours. and cure any
cough that is durable Put up for dis
pensirg through druggists only in Ia
OF. Walls. each vial securely sealed IN a
round wooden case. the genuine Virgin
OIL of Pine compound pure always
bears the name and guarantee OF the
manufacturers,
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
no Immersa converts.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Feb. 17-Immerson OF
a large number Of converts will take
.,lace in the pool at First Baptist
Church. Dover. next Wednesday even
ing Rev. S. j. Cleland. the pastor.
will officiate. An evangelistic service
will be held. preceding the baptism.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

Rochester Eastern League baseball
team of Rochester, n. Y, has engaged
the Havre de Grace baseball grounds
for the month of April and will open
training quarters there on April 1. The
team is composed of IS men and Man
ager Brockenberger is making ar
rangements with the best amateur
teams of the State to play in Havre
de Grace for practice.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

free passage and a free tract Of land
in British West indies. passed during
the late Queen Victoria's reign. Charles
Crosman in his younger days had lived
in India. After taking up land in
Trinidad he settled in Youngstown,
Ohio, Miss Crasman's home.
It now apepars that aside from tho
land grant Charles Crorman had aboNS
100000 on deposit in the Bank of Cal
cutta. India. when it failed fifty yearN
ago.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Fobey-Mcsprit.

John H. Fahey, Of this city. and Miss
Theresa McSprit, Of Jersey City. were
married at Jersey City on Tuesday Of
last week by the Rev. Father Smith.
The bride was attended by Miss Mar
tina Logan. Of Jersey City. and John
Mulvey. Of this city. was groomsman.
The bride wore beaded gold lace over
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Given Kitchen Shower.

Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs S. G. Camp
bell gave them a kitchen shower on
Friday evening. Among those were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Holland, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Croes, Mr.. Croes. Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbert Croes, Miss Virginia Croes.
Margaret Campbell, Wilbert Campbell
and Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Campbell.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Social Club Entertains.

The Jolly Twelve" entertained at
the home Of John Dugan. No. 6s Ivy
Road. on Saturday in honor Of Mr..
Dugan's goth birthday anniversary.
Music was furnished by Miss Mary
Rogatt and songs were sung by Miss
Mary Price, John and Joseph Dugan
and Walter.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
To Describe CONGO Free State.

The Rev. Joseph Clark win lecture
in the New-Century Club Building to-
morrow evening on the subject, Life
in the Congo Free State" The lecture
will be under the auspices OF the
philanthropy committee Of the club.
Mr. Clark spent 2S years in the coun-
try
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

At the monthly meeting Of the Della
ware Industrial School for Girls on
Thursday. resolutions were adopted
upon the death OF Bishop leighton
Coleman, Of the Episcopal Diocese of
Delaware, and the Rev w. j. Berming-
ham. OF ST. Patricks Roman Catholic
Church
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
u.h.rs Union 70 csshrnts.

The Ushers' Union OF Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church will celebrate
its eighth anniversary I'm the church on
Tuesday evening. February %. A
pleasing program is being arranged.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

taffeta, and carried brides roses The
bridesmaid wore pink silk net over taft
feta, and carried American Beauty
roses. The church was filed with the
friends Of the couple and after the
ceremony they returned to the home
OF the brides parents, where a we'd
ding breakfast was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fahey win live here.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

Wilmington and vicinity had a slight
fall Of snow last night and many were
surprised this morning to find the
ground covered with a coating OF white.
During the early evening the moon
and stars shone brightly.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Gave Musicale.

A musical and literary entertainment
was held at the home Of Miss Elsie
Crouch, at Marshallton, on Saturday
evening. Persons from this city and
New Castle participated in the pro-
gram.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

Consul General William II. Michael,
of Calcutta, reports that the Viceroy
Of India formally opened the new port
works at Rangoon on November 22,
1907.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17
Entertainment For Church.

Members OF German Lutheran Zion
parish will give an entertainment for
the benefit Of the church fund on
Thursday February %, in German
Hail.
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

n Preacher, Actors and Others
whose calling demands full oon-
troll Of their vocal organs, find
speedy relief for hoarseness and
ell bronchial affections through
the use Of
Evening journal., 1908-02-17

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
DENVER FoREsEEN.

THEY'VE lacked up all the prices with
touch both deft and supple
THEY'RE chargin' fourteen plunks a room
or twenty-eight couple,
They've hitched the liquor tarim to a
cost most prohibition
And raised most all the others cut Of
sight Of an optician.
They'll want the patrimony that your
wealthy uncle gave you.
They'll ask two plunks to cut your ha.r
one sventy-hve TO shave you,
They'll charge a dollar for a shine. OF
I'm a mere beginner.
And soak you thirteen-eighty for a most
Indifferent dinner.
They'll sting you for the air you breathe
without a single-'hem o.
They'll count your lung-draughts in and
out and stick it on the memo;
Whatever sunbeams fall on you the bill
Will surely mention
Oh yes you'n need your pocketbook 10
take to that conventionl
VIII Alton Parker, think you, get the
value Of his money!
Will Gray or johnson see a thing that
they deem wise or funny?
Will Jesse get his quid pro quo? For one,
I can't unearth it,
No only old Bill Bryan's apt 70 think the
show Is worth 1t.
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
new FIRE ALARM
AT new CASTLE
Large Bell to be Installed in
the Tower of the Good
will Company There

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. May 1s-The Good
VIII Fire Company is about to install
a striker in the tower OF the engine
house. It has been ordered and is ex-
pected here in a few days. The bell
of the Catholic Church is the loudest
in the city, but the firemen say when
an alarm VIII be sounde5 from the en-
gine house It will be louder than the
church bell. A system of bell signals
win be arranged so that the firemeu
win understand in what section Of the
city their services are needed. The
fire company expects TO make many
improvements to the engine house dur
ing the summer.
Some young men OF the city who
intend being present at the social by
the Merry Widows tomorrow evening
will wear Merry Widow hats. There
will be a prize donated to the wearer
Of the best trimmed Merry Widow hat
The Merry Widow waltz will be play
ed and widows. leap year buds aud
marSied women all anticipate a de-
lightful time.
There viii be a special meeting Of
City Council this evening to pay
George Paynter for work done on
Chestnut street.
Miss Elizabeth Wilson and Miss SAL
mon took their school children TO jan
viers woods for a lesson in nature
study. The trip was doubly beneficial
as the children enjoyed the outing and
at the same time learned much by the
object lesson.
Work on the road between Eden
Park and New Castle is progressing
rapidly.
Only that prices are higher It looks
like old times at Delaware street
wharf. where the shad are coming in
in large numbers.
Robert Harrington, Jr., who has beer
in Baltimore during the past winter
has returned home.
The fine weather is giving the mer
here a chance to work en- the railway
improvements.
Special May devotions were held In
st. Peters Church last evening.
James ]. Lawler has had an add.
ton built to his cigar and newspaper
store. Pool tables have been installed
and some pleasant evenings will b.
spent there. Boys will not be allowed
in the pool room.