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Middletown transcript., 1912-08-03
THE THIRD PARTY
Convention Held and Delegates EIec-
ted to the Progressive Convention

NOnVenIlOn QelQ ana UeIegdIeS EleC-
ted to the Progressive Convention
Delaware was added to the list of states
in which the National Progressive Party
movements have taken form, when 400
men, representing all districts of the
state, met in mass convention in Dover
on Wednesday and elected six delegates
and six alternates to the Progressive
Party National Convention in Chicago,
which will be held on August 5th. A
permanent party organize tion for the
state was authorized and state conven-
ton at which may be named ticket OF
Progressive candidates for all state
offices, will be held in the Fall
Delegates Elected
The delegates, each of whom will be
entitled to one-hslf vote, at the Chicago
Convention, with their alternates, sre as
follows:
Kent county,. Frank Alice, Dover,
former United States Senator; George B
Hynson, Milford; Alternates: J. Colby
Smith, Willow Grove;A. B. Peet, Milford.
New Castle County-Irving Warner.
Wilmington; Dr.. Samuel G. Ebert, New
Castle, negro; Alternates; Francis l.
DUPONT, Wilmington; Herman Dohl,
Wilmington.
Sussex County-Robert G. Houston,
Georgetown; William l. Simpson. Mil
ford; Alternates: R. Reese Layton and
Eli Robbins, Cool Spring.
All Factionalism Absent
Although there were a few prominent
Democrats at the meeting, the great
majority of those taking part were
Republican. The convention wa a novel
spectecle for the persons used to the nsua
Delaware state conventions. There was
no sign Of the faclionalsm that has
marked previous Convention of the old
parties. The convention went about it,
work earnestly and methodically,ye yet with
the greatest enthusiasm for the new party
movement.
The State Committee
Following the adoption of the plat
form, the following State Committee was
named
Kent County,. H. Primrose, S. Fl.
Derby, W. B. Fleming, s. J. Abbott, with
one district to be flied.
New CasIle Count, W P. Vile,
Herman Dohl. A. A. Wilmont, S. F.
Ewart, Thomas B. Rogers, with two
vacancies to be f fled.
Sussex County,. T. Vandenburg,
Leroy g. Lpngfellow, Albert J White
Louis A. Orexler, C. r. Laytor.
The committee did not organize OIL
Wednesday, awaiting the completion Of
the county representation.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-03
PORT PENN

Mrs. John Dulbow is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Fisher, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Julius Davis, of Chester, Pa, is
spending a short time in the village.
Mrs. Walter Yearsley is entertaining
her niece Mrs. Clara Streets, of Trappe,
Nd.
Clarence Webb and wife, Of Phiade!-
phia, are the guests Of his parents. George
Webb and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, of Wrightstown,
N. :, are the guests OF their daughter
Mrs. F. B. Yearsley.
A number of pleasure seekers are in
the vicinity and enjoying the sport OF
fishing, bathing, etc.
Mrs. B. w. Yearsley entertained part
Of last week her sister Mrs. Albert Culli-
son, of Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Emma Brady, of Philadelphia,
spent part Of last week as the guest of
l. W. Conard and family.
Brainard Webb, wife and ton, Of Phila-
delphia, have returned after a weeks
visit with his father o. B. Webb.
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Summer Shoe Sale

UNIMER is tWO-thfds and Summer Shoes unsOId
must max or the coming seasons vvear-FaI
and Winter offers a golden
get shoes almost for songnot que-but at heavy
reductions!
shoes 1-2 they sold for,
all other shoes IS per This big
highgrade shoes, and it will richly
body to lay in mo present needs require
Remember, this is fake reduction a grade
the but it is Ia to 12 off the
prices high grade
whole Spring and Summer through. Hmeans
you buy pairs of shoes enough
to get two pairs nothing, you buy
styles, pair for nothing
Many persons the weight of shoes all the
year around:-to SUCH to buy
figures money worth while This stock of real
LEATHER BARGAINS go quickly public
genuine. So, you get
footwear little money!
early.
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ESTATE OF Alexander Maxwell de-
ceased notice is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary upon the Estate Of Alex
ander Maxwell late of ST. Georges HUI
dred, deceased, we're duly granted unto
James B. Messick on the oath day of May
A. d., 1912 and all persons indebted to
the said deceased are requested to make
payment to the Executor without delay
and all persons having demands against
the deceased are required to exhibit and
present the same duly probated to the
said Executor on or before the 24th day
of May A. D. 1913. or abide by the law in
bis behalf.
JAMES B. MESSICK, Executor
Address Martin B. Bnrris, Esq, Attorney
Law MiddletoWn, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-03

Christian School for Boys and Girls. Three Courses
Leading to College, Course in Art Instrumental and Vocal
Music. Commercial Course, New Rooms, New Furniture
New Typewters Pitman Shorthand, Touch Method Type
writing, New Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Athletic Field
SEND FOR CATALOGUE TO
REV. HENRY G. BUDD, Principal Dover, Del
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-03

ESTATE OF James B. Baker d rrssed
Notice is hereby given that q. c ary
letters of Administration upon the Estate
of James B. Baker late of Aberdeen. MARY
land, decreased, were duly granted unto
WilismH. Bay less and George Harold Bak-
er on the llth day of Juue AID. 1912 and
all persons indebted to the said deceased
are requested to make payment to the
Administrators without delay, and all
persons having demands against the de-
ceased are required to exhibit and present
the same duly prohated to the said Ad-
ministratOrs on or before the Hi day of
June A. D. 1918, or abide by the law in
this behalf.
William II. Bavlesa,
George Harold Baker
AncillsrY administrators.
Address William II. Bayless, E~q. Eide
ity Building, Bal .imore, Nd.
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Wo1nen's Low Shoes

Worth $3.50 $500, at IS per cent. less There
Pumps BIucher-Oxford RibbonOxfOrds AnIeSrap Ties
InstepSrap of Colt Gun Metal and Russia
Only of kind all sizes in the lot
They are just of shoes you'll o take
going your vacation and the kind you'll want to
buy until besides getting
a plentiful supply for the balance OF Summer.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-03

ESTATE of Estella Naudain Deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters TestE-
mentary upon the Estate of E-tella Nau-
dain, late of Appoquinimink Hundred,
deceased, were duly granted unto Horatio
N. WIllits and Merritt N. Willis, Jr., on
the Tenth day of July. A. ID. 1912 and all
persons indebted to the said decreased are
requested to make payment to the Excel
tors without delay, and all persons having
de nan1s against the deceased are rtqnired
TO exhibit and present the same duly pre-
bated to the said Exerninr on or befnrp
the Tenth day of July A. D. 1913, or abide
by the law in this behalf
Hnratin N. Willis,
Merritt N. Willis, Jr.
Executors
Address, Merritt N. vii its, Jr., Corn
Exchange National Bank, 2 and Ctps'-
nut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-03
Death Of Edmund KEGS

After an Illness of several months, Ed
mund Kees, one of the best known col
ored men in this section died on Tuesday
aged about rs years. He was veteran
of the Civil War, aud for many years had
been known as a handy man around
town, and his friends were many.
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
MARSHALLTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MARSHALLTON. Del. Dec A.
William Brackn. of Roselle, was en-
tertained on Sunday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs Alpheus Pennock-Nr.
and Mrs John Maclary, of near Bran
dywine Springs. were Sunday guests
al the home Of Mr. Maclary's brother.
Arthur Maclary. Mrs. Ida Craig. OF
Ioughkenamon. Is the guest of Mrs
Louisa Foote-The annual meeting
of the Women's Missionary Society
of White Clay Creek Presbyterian
Church was held at the manse recent
ly.-Mr. and Mrs. r. Kitchens and
children, Evelyn and Paul. of Milford
Cross road, we're recent guests az
the home of Mr. and Mrs. r. II.
Buckingham Miss Alice b. Moore
spent the week as the guest Of Phila-
delphia relatives.-Mis Elsie Slack,
of Newark, was a recent visitor OF
her aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Cloud.-Mrs H. A. Mousley is
ill at her home and is under the care
of Dr. Walter n. Steele, of Newark
Miss Lora Little was a recent guest
of Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. David Eastburn recently
entertained Mrs Eastburns parents
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Moore.-Mrs
Calvin Easthurn has returned to hei
home I'm Mount Cuba.-Miss Mary +
Little was a recent guest of Mrs. Ar.
thur Maclary.
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
BROKEN NECK
FINALLY KILLS

ELKTON, Nd, Dec. 4.-Elliott Gra-
ham, of near Liberty Grove, died in
Union Hospital here yesterday after
surviving several weeks with a brok-
en- neck Graham was employed at
MoCall's Ferry, Pa, and upon re-
turning TO his boarding house late
one night found he had been locked
out Not wishing to disturb the
members of the household, he placed
a ladder against the side of the house
below the window in his bedroom,
but in ascending it broke and Ora
ham was thrown with great force to
the ground.
He was sent to hospital at Col
umbia, Pa, where an operation was
performed and for a time II seemed
that he had a good chance to recover.
. Removed to the county hospital here
a few days ago his condition took
a turn for the worse and since then
his physicians held out no hope The
deceased was a telegraph operator
aud unmarried
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
ELKTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON. Nd, Dec. AR and
Mrs. Frank 3 Howard and son
visited relatives in Elkton on
Sunday.-Miss Sadie Niooll. was the
guest Of Elkton relatives on .Satur-
day-Mrs Emily Patterson and Miss
Annie Carter. of Carter's Mills. spent
Sunday with Mrs Charlea NJ. Ellis.
Miss Hazel Arrest. of Wilmington,
is visiting Miss Evalyn Arrest
James II Foard. of near Appleton,
spent Sunday with his sisters, the
Misses Foard, on North street-Mrs.
Annie c. Shannon. of Rising Sun, an
nounoes the marriage of her daugh-
ter, Miss Ellen 3. Shannon, and John
T. Neary. of Lancaster county, Pa,
on Thanksgiving Day-Colonel Philip
II Ellis. L. S. A. retired, is critical
IL III in a Philadelphia sanitarium.
Colonel Ellis expected to come TO
Elkton TO spend the winter in the
home of his sister. Mrs Mary Z. Tull,
but is too III to be moved
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
1nnn 0xxrrn
UUUU UnEEk
FOR CITY'S
POOR AGAIN
PhilanthrOpiStin in Roll OF Santa
to Give Gifts Christmas
Morning
POLICE GO AHEAD
WITH THE PLANS

Through the generosity of a resident
Of the city who does not want to be
known in the matter the poor children
Of Wilmington will be given their
usual Christmas treat The philan-
thropist has authorized the Police De-
partment to erect and decorate a huge
tree in the City Courtroom in the City
Hall, and to purchase candy, nuts and
fruits, which will be placed in two
pound bags and distributed among all
the poor children whom the police can
find
In addition each child will be given
q warm winter garment and toy Of
some kind The distribution of the
gifts will be made on Christmas morn
ing. and the entire expenses Of the
treat will be paid by this charitable
man
The feast for the little ones was
made possible by the same philan-
thropist who contributed $500 for the
same purpose last Christmas He
conferred with Chief Black several
days ago and asked if anything was
being done to furnish the usual treat
to The children, and when told moth
ire had been done thus far, he in-
eimcted the chief to go ahead with
arrangements the same as last
ana he would furnish the money
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
EBENEZER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
EBENEZER. Del. Dec. 4.-Clarence
Davis Is ill.-Mr and Mrs Frank II.
buckingham and son, Clifford, were
Sunday guests of William Little and
family-Mr and Mrs. Samuel A. Nc
Daniel. of Wilmington. spent Sunday
at the home of Joseph Higgins.-M
and Mrs Alfred Walker and Robert
Walker. of Little Baltimore, were en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. and MIS-
Frank V. Whiteman on Sunday
Mrs Sarah l.. Worrall entertained
the family of II. j. Davis on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs John K. Chambers
and Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Whiteman
and daughter, Anna Ray. were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence White
man and family near Conchis Bridge,
on Sunday-Mrs Harvey Ball visited
Wilmington friends on Saturday,
Mrs. Lawrence II. Pennington spent
part OF last week in Wilmington
Miss Erma Pennock. of Union, spent
Sunday with Miss Alice 3. Moore
Miss Mabel r Worrall. who has beer
| ill., is improved and is spending a few
days at the home of her uncle. Johr
Fell in Wilmin gton.-Mrs Mary p
Hardness spent some time recently
at the home of Harley A Moasley.-
Edward VanSant was the SUNDAY
guest of Edward Worrall-Mr and
I Mrs. David r. Eastburn and Sol
Rodney spent one day recently al
the home of Mrs Eastburns s parents
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Moore.-Mis.
Lora II. Little has returned hom,
after visiting Wilmington friends
John H Dennison has been confined
TO his home suffering with a cold
Edward VanSant visited his uncle
Thomas Higgins, of near Stanton OF
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
TRANSFERS.
OF REAL ESTATE

Among the property transfers re-
corded this week at the city registry
office was the dwelling at the north
east corner of Front and Connell
streets sold by Moro Mcmillan to
James y. Mccormick for $4,000. Mr.
Mccormick recently sold his saloon
property at Second and Madison
streets and will make his home in the
house he has just purchased An
other property sale of interest wao
that Of the property No S07 Shipley
ST. by George A. Wolf to John F.
Reardon The price paid was $4,000.
A complete list of transfers follows.
John W. Hoffman. Sr half interest,
10 Arthur Johnson, east side Of Adams
street. As feet north of Third street,
1925.
Joseph G. Hamilton to Martha Guth-
rie. southeast side of Lammotte
street 40 feet southwest of Twenty
fourth street. $4,000.
James Logue. sheriff, to Alexander
and Helena Maracklak, 1114 Beech
street, $1,000
James Logue, sheriff, to National
Building Loan and Provident Asso-
cistion. 111S Beach street, 5000
Herman Dohl to Mary j. Nolan,
northeast side of Eighteenth street,
212 feet northwest Of Tatnall street
SS.500
Michael L. Connoway to William M
Taylor. east side of Church street, 46
feet south of Lord street, 500.
George S. Capelle to Charles H. and
Marshall p Tindell, east side of Tat
nall street. "a feet south of Seventh
street. 5000
Pocono Ice and Coal Co. to Mary
Z. Chandler. two properties, south
side of Wilmington and Newport turn
pike near Reed stret, slips.
Charles A. and Harry Rook and
Helen C. Carroll to James A. Nc
Sherry. south side of Delaware ave
nue.. 62 feet west of Lincoln street
$3.50
Moro Mcmillan to James ] McCor
mick, northeast corner Of Front and
Connell streets. $4,000
Estella j. Forman to Mary L. For
man. south side of Seventh street, cas-
Of Poplar street, S1.490.
Herbert H Ward to John Mihnos
south side of Twenty-second street
2S3 feet west of Church street, $4,000
George A Wolf to John p Rear
don. west side of Shipley street. 81
feet north of Eighth street, $4,000.
Deborah l.. England TO Sarah S
England, west side of Cedar street
south of Wright street, $500.
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
RACK no COLLEGE.

College athletes who have been
spending the Thanksgiving holidays
with their parents have returned to
their studies Walter Simpson went
back TO the University Of Pennsyl-
vania where he Will try for the
basket ball team. Simpson played a
star game on the football team this
fall and received several votes last
night in the annual election of the
caption OF the team
Henry Derrick, former captain of
Friends. has returned to swarthmore.
Joe Tatnall, returned 10 Haverford,
Pa. where he lis playing a goal posi-
tion on the soccer team.
John d. Kelley. Jr., and Daniel
Kelly OF No 1901 Delaware avenue
Evening journal., 1912-12-04

B. 8 0. LABORERS
Company InaugurateS Bureau
to Benefit Men in
the Service

Several months ago the Baltimore
and Ohio established labor bareau
TO employ unskilled workmen. chiefly
for maintenance of way aud track
requirements. The scope of the labor
bureau will be broadened. now that IL
is to be conducted under executive
auspices. and unskllled workmen will
be hired I'm this way for all grades OF
service In the operating department
The labor bureau Is In no way idenu-
fed or operated under contract meth
DDS. there being no charges levied
against the men. and furthermore. the
liborers are transported free to the
work m securing situations
The carefulness with which the
Baltimore and Ohio system will se-
lect It's employees. viii operate to-
ward tle improvement of working
conditions for the men now in the
service.
An encouraging feature OF the new
organization which the Baltimore and
Ohio Will adopt will be found IN the
discipline rules which 90 into effect.
Railroad practice IN the past has
been 10 administer discipline 20 em-
| ployes for infractions of rules by
suspending them from the service or
laying or the guilty man. This
most frequently not only deprived
the .employes of wages needed for
/ the support OF those dependnt upon
them. but often operated to involve
employees with debts, and sometimes
hardships we're thus experienced by
members Of families Thit1nethod OF
dealing with infractions Of rules. or
disobedience of orders. will hence
forth be discarded by the Baltimore
land Ohio and broader measures sub.
stituted
Persona. records Of employees are
/ TO b kept which will show efficiency
or deficiency. and instead Of compul
/ sorry idleness with its nullihoation OF
earning power, there will be a no
tation made on the record until these
should become so numerous and seri-
GUS as to warrant dismissal Calling
attention Of employees 10 failures on
their part should most frequently re-
suit in corrective efforts on the part
of the men themselves
should an emplove at any time
display unusual loyalty to the COM
pans' reads the circular issued 10
the employees. "or By the exercise OF
superior Judgment protect the lives
Of the public or of fellow-employes
or save the company's property from
damage, these facts will be record
ed 10 an employees credit and such
entries will weigh heavily against
lanything in the nature Of a discredit
lapnearing In the record
The wage bureau will represent
the management OF the railroad IN
conducting future negotiations In the
matters Of advance In pay or changes
In working conditions
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
GEORGETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Dec A.
Dealers in charcoal in Sussex coun-
ty for the past few weeks have been
busy running their kilns to turn out
the product to supply the pressing
demand from dealers in New York
A filing case has been installed I'm
the Office of Clerk of the Peace Mark
H. Davis
Within the past few days Justice Of
the Peace G. E. M. Stengle of Sea-
ford, has issued marriage licenses to
Isaac w. Adams and Annie Webb
daughter of the late James Webb,
both of Greenwood; and to Anna y.
Dickerson, daughter of Jasper Dick
erson, and Harvey Blades. son Of
James NJ Blades, both Of Seaford
hundred
Mrs John. Lowe fell while attempt
ing to descend a flight Of stairs, and
severely bruised and cut herself about
the head and face
Hundreds Of bushels of potatoes.
turnips and cabbage have been buried
by the farmers in this section Of the
county 10 be kept for the winter
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
This Is How

Statistics show that % per cent
of all clincher tires get rim-cut.
Our patent type saves that p per
cent.
The 10 per cent oversize, under
average conditions. adds Is per
cent to the tire mileage.
, These savings are actual. Tens
of thousands have proved them.
And one swift glance will tell you
how they come about.
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
URGES MORE
MONEY FOR RIVER
Appropriation Should be $3.50
900 in Excess Of $2,l34,-
900 Budget Says Director

The appropriation for the Delaware
River and harbor Congress should be
SS5Oo0o more than the 50, $4,000 ask
ed for ia Colonel Bixbys budget ac-
cording to the opinion expressed yes
terday by Director Norris. OF the De
partment Of Wharves. Docks and Fer
ries. Philadelphia.
There ought to be S2,0OON0O alone
appropriated for original work and
S350.000 for maintenance, Director
Norris said exclusive Of the Sl3i,000
for the Improvement of the upper
river The plans as formulated sew
eral years ago were for an annual app
preparation of S2.000.000 for the deep
ening of the river, which would I'M
sure its completion in six years AT
the present ratio of the appropria tions
OF this and the last two years 1t will
require ten years to finish the work
and a great Increase over the $4,000,
600 originally planned for.
CAS- each year passes and there is a
decrease in the appropriations under
the s2,000.000 thes work is prolonged
This also adds to the yearly cost OF
maintenance, as it requires more
money TO maintain short-length
channel than It does a longer one
don't see why the appropriations for
the Mississippi River should be in
corporated In a rivers and harbors bill
This money is used chiefly for the
protection Of land and not as an aid tC
navigation.
"The sums taken from the riverI
and harbors budget for this worl
where the commerce does not warrant
( It greatly lessons the sum that SHOULD
] L. ---..L on ..a.---ahln .Irnal1- .
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
MILFORD

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD, Del. Dec. 4.-Mr. and
MIS- Levin Cohee. Of near Houston,
entertained on Sunday at dinner The
guests We're Mr.. and Mrs. Ira w. JOS
eph of Milford, Mrs John w. Emory
and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Emory.
of Frederick, Mr. and Mrs Herman
Marvel and daughter, Miss Elva, OF
near Harrington, and Mrs. Elva viii
son. of Camden, ~ J.
There is a rumor that Willard r.
Deputy will be appointed by State
Auditor-elect Poole Prettyman as his
deputy.
The marriage of Miss Carrie Tum-
linson, of Frederica, and Thomas
Lohan, which took place on November
90, came as a surprise to their many
| friends.
No muskrats have been seen in the
markets as yet and presumption Is
that they are scarce this season.
Farmers in this section are looking
toward to the annual Farmers lnsti.
tute which is held here each year
This year it will be held at Armory
Hall on January 81 and Febrdary 1
Evening journal., 1912-12-04

sen, for some Cuuctua Soap and Ointment
and tried them and In a few days or a week
found relief I noticed that tho knee was
feeling better and that t did not hurt and
could walk much better and easier There
was not so much Of the pus coming out oil
In about three or four weeks the sore stopped
running and was completely cured
." I also tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment
for itching ON my body from which could
not sleep. I used several different kinds OF
salve without result / took a few baths
with Cuuoura Soap and then applied the
Cutcura Ointment al night and In a short
time the itching stopped. Cutlcura Soap
and Ointment cured me lsigned) julius
J Fazelsas. Apr 8. 1912.
Cutlcura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are
sold throughout tho world Liberal sample of
each mailed free. with 32-p sllin Book Ad-
drcss postcard "Cutoura. Dept r. Boston,
Tender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Evening journal., 1912-12-04
CERTAINLY ENDS
STOMACH MISERY
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Indigestion in Five Minutes.

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It's so needless TO have a bad stom-
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Pape's Diapepsin really does regu-
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gives it is illions of sales annually.
Get a large ffty-cent case of Pape's
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