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Newark post., 1915-05-26

pillow, Morris Krystal, store
keeper at 16 East Front street,
Wilmington, went to sleep on Sat-
urday night. Later he smelled
smoke and grabbing his trousers
put them on. He found his bed
on fire and pretty soon his trou-
sers also. He got them off quickly
and rescued his cash but his
hands were scorched. A bunch of
keys and some loose matches in
another pocket had caused the
trouble.
Newark post., 1915-05-26
The Mason And Dixon
Roundarv |
Line

Trouble over the boundary line,
between the colonies Of the Cal
verts and the Penns, running over
q period of one hundred and thir-
tv wears, resulted in the Mason
and Dixon boundary line-a line
destined to become one OF the
most famous in all history. Both
Penn and Lord Baltimore owing
to overlapping grants from the
king, claimed the fertile strip of
land lying along the coast, now
the state of Delaware. This re-
suited in boundary dispute,
twice argued before the English
Court of Chancery, both decisions
being given in favor of William
penn. Finally in 1850 the verdict
was accepted by all concerned. In
1853, Charles Mason and Jere-
miah Dixon, mathematicians and
surveyors, were sent to run the
boundary line. The surveyors
landed in Philadelphia IN 1903
and began their work at once. "A
line was to be run due west from
Cane Henlopen, across the Pen
insula, from whose center anothel
line should be drawn tangent TO
circle twelve miles from New Cas-
tle where a meridian from ths
tangent point should be contln
ued to within fifteen miles iron
Philadelphia, whence should bt
traced the parallel of latltuds
westward that was to divide th'
nrovinces. Should the meridian
cut a segment from the circle, th'
Seoment was to be a part OF New
Castle county. This paraiiei o
Latitude is the Mason and Dixo'
line of history. But 1t was ON
Newark post., 1915-05-26
Joshua A. Marvil

Joshua H, Marvil was born IN
Little Creek hundred, Sussex
county, September 81, 1925. When
he was nine years of age ne lost
his father and it was a hard strug-
gle on the part of his brave anu
devoted mother to maintain the SIX
children that were left to her un-
aided care. So pressing were .he
home duties, so constant the LABOR
on the farm that young MarVii
had little opportunity for lnstruc-
ton at the school house three
miles away. But there was a Ia
tent energy in the boy that was
bound to develop and overcome
one by one the obstacles to sue
cess. When he was twenty year >
of age he became a sailor, Due
soon learned the trade OF snip
building. In his 28th year ne pc
gan the manufacture OF agrlcult-
ural implements. Success sooi,
followed. In 1870 he commenced
his business by manufacturing
crates and baskets, which became
one of the largest industries IN
the county. He was elected gov
ernOr in 1894. Soon after MS III,
auguration there were rumors OF
failing health, and on the oth o.
April he died. At that momen'
party strife was hushed, party oli,
ferences forgotten, and the men OF
Newark post., 1915-05-26

ENIGMA NO. "a
Nv 3-9-13-4, a high order of Brit
iSh knighthood.
Ny 3-6-12-10-13, a summit.
Ny 11-14-5-1, Of great emlnence.
Ny 6-2-7, to deliver.
My whole was one who express
loyalty by action.
Answers to Enigma Noumber 70
have been submitted by
John E. Buckingham, Newark.
Mrs. Joshua Thomas, Zion City, III
L. c. Garrett, Strickersvllle, "a.
Sadie w. Evans, Ocean View, DEL
Newark post., 1915-05-26
Morning Blaze At MillsbOrO

Millsboro on Sunday morning
faced destruction from blaze
which started in Alfred Burton's
store and spread to the town hall
and lodges hall, two other stores
and three dwellings, causing a
loss of $4,000. Residents after a
hard fight controlled the blaze.
Newark post., 1915-05-26

BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Secretary-W. H. Taylor.
Meeting first Tuesday night Of each
month.
Newark post., 1915-05-26

every shade of political opinion
paid tribute to the memory of a
good man.
From delaware Governors" pub
lished at Dover, Della, May 26,
1898.
Newark post., 1915-05-26
ANSWER TO ENIGMA NO. %
9usl1ua A. Marutl

The series of puzzles represents the names Of men, 9me" ana
reas pth ch every Delawarean should ama for every
ur coec answes submitted s otece uH gVe gear S"cSc
0 to The Nevar Answers cu be published the weeh I0S0"
nQ the publication of puzzzles
Newark post., 1915-05-26
Fire Under His Pillow

Putting his trousers of the
pockets of which contained about
S1OO, his days receipts, under his
Newark post., 1915-05-26
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

vavo,--J. H, Hcssinger.
Tn;tern District-JorepL Luton Jona-
than johnson.
Middle Dutrict-G. Fader, w. 81. Barton
Tss,e,. Dstrict-E. G. Wilson, Z. B.
Frazer.
ss.,ttarr and Treasxrer-S. b. Herdman.
Tsst,na of Council--Ist Monday night Of
every month.
Newark post., 1915-05-26

FIRE ALARMS
In case of fire call the following num-
bers in succession:
27 D
90 A
SS D
l72
81 D
By order Of
Fire Chief WILSON.
Newark post., 1915-05-26

ODD FELLOWS HALL
Monddy-Jr. Order American Mechanics,
7.30 p. m.
Wednesddy-lst and 3rd Of every month,
White Clay Camp, No 5, Woodmen
of the World.
Thursday-I. o. o. F., 7.30 p. m.
Saturday-Knights Of Golden Eagle,
7.3O p. m.
Newark post., 1915-05-26

BOARD OF EDUCATION
~ 'esident-Edward L. Richards.
Secretary and Tredsurer-Dr. J. 8. Gil.
fillan.
Robert Gallaher, c. A. McCus, Harvey
Hoffecker.
Newark post., 1915-05-26
D | R e CT o RY

Legislature 1embership
=: r. Armstrong P. NJ. Sherwood
H. B. Wright John Pillinr
VIM. 81. Taylor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-09-30

gone, let the dead rest. Let's change
the subject. Tell me something to
see In Venice: it's all new to me, and
you seem quite at home"
THE galleries and castles OF course
you've seem"
Yes, but isn't there some Summing
or something to do In this city of
bridges? I've been looking for some
body who could show me an exciting
place or two. Something different,
that's what I want"
I'll take you to the fish.markets to-
morrow, IL you like. It's quite q
sight," offered Bowen.
Bully! Would you? I like that
sort of thing, and 1t isn't often one
meets kindred spirit"
That's right replied Bowen heart.
lily.
Now forget all about that stone
advised Poe In parting. you are
biameless, and don't let it worry you
We will meet here at ten tomorrow.
They went to their separate hotels,
and before going to bed Christopher
Poe sent cable to his friend Burns,
Was the name OF the suspect In
the Farmers National burglary
Belasco Bowen? I remember he
posed as q society chap. When
did he sail from New York?
On returning from an interesting
excursion with Bowen to the fish.
market next day. Christopher Poe
found the following cipher message
awaiting him.
Right Saw q newspaper notice
last month that after a house
party at Van Wendt's he went
aboard the same boat with them.
Having torn up the reassuring note,
Christopher Poe went to his room,
and sat for an hour concentrating on
the missing Duchess Diamond. Then
he sent word to Bowen inviting him to
dinner that night.
Poe turned the talk to glowing ap-
probation of Naples after the meal,
and before he and Bowen parted II
had been decided that they would take
the trip together.
At Naples Christopher Poe managed
SO that he occupied room adjoining
Bowen's and, making his interests
conform with the younger mans. he
was soon on an intimate footing with
him.
II Bowen had the Duchess Diamond.
which Poe believed he had, surely the
possession of 1t seemed to bother him
little, He went about the business of
enjoying himself as thoroughly as any
American tourist and never showed
the slightest degree Of nervousness,
always seeking Poe's company and
ever ready for diversion.
They had spent an interesting, ex-
citing week at Naples, when one night
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-09-30

So far he had nothing tangible against
Bowen except his record. as affirmed
by Burns, his interest In urging the
Van Wendts to go on the wild Fourth
OF July excursion, and his awkward
movement which showered Miss Van
Wendt with sparks. Since then Poe
had seen nothing to substantiate his
suspicion, and he was surprised that
Bowen could act innocence SO per-
fectly. IL he really had the diamond,
how did he figure to get 1t past the
Customs In New York? In Bowen's
manner he found no confession of
guilt; the young fellow acted naturally
and confidently.
Placing the wine bottles in the bot
tom OF his steamer trunk, Christopher
Poe went to bed. Next day both were
occupied in making preparations for
sailing, and 1t was only at dinner-time
that they met. After dinner, as they
were sitting opposite each other in
the quaint, cool lobby Of their little
Italian hotel, Christopher Poe sud
denly glanced down at his left hand.
How'd I get that?' he cried, lifting
his little finger, to show the ragged
nail, torn jaggedly across, exposing
the quick.
He fumbled In his pocket with his
other hand.
Got knife?' he asked abruptly,
glancing at Bowen.
mo, not here. What's the matter?''
i've torn my nail. ! used to carry
one OF those nail-clippers. They're
handy. You don't happen to have a
pair?"
NO." answered Bowen, absently,
then he leaned forward with interest.
why, yes. by George, guess I have!"
he cried. II seldom use them" He
slipped his fingers into an upper waist
coat-pocket and produced q compact
steel nail-clipper.
Thanks. very much" replied Poe
wincing bit from the irritation as he
worked at his nail.
There, it's all right now. Those are
handy things to have" He examined
the heavy, sharp blades.
Il find them useful, but I usually
forget I'm carrying them," replied
Bowen quickly, reaching out. and
dropping the nail-clippers into his
pocket nonchalantly.
Next day they sailed early on a
gigantic, fast boat for New York, both
evidently glad to bid goodbye to vaca-
ton and get back to real work.
Belasco Bowen seemed particularly
elated. but in the afternoon. as the
ship struck into the sea and pro-
nounced rolling motion was felt, he
retired to his stateroom, which he &C.
cupied alone. Christopher Poe re-
manned sitting in the smoking-room,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-09-30
what the devil do you meant

Bowen received cabiegram which he
tore up and threw In the crate In the
presence OF his companion.
Good news." asked Poe.
No: bad news. I've got to 60 back
home to tend to business replied
Bowen.
I've about made up my mind to sail
on the Princess day after tomorrow,
said Poe promptly.
Good Then / shall have the pleas
ure OF your company to New York
Bowen sat In thoughtful silence for
. minute. and suddenly remarked:
by the way. / want to take home
couple Of bottles Of that Barbera
we saw in that little wine-shop the
other day. wonder IL 1t would be
open tonight."
we might stroll over and take q
chance" suggested Poe. anxious not
to lose sight OF his companion now
that sailing-time was near.
Luckily the shop was open. and
Bowen purchased three bottles OF
choice wine privately put up by the
dealer In squat. thick-necked bottles.
Wen drink these on the boat. to
avoid paying duty on them" remarked
Bowen. his eyes caressing the shapeiy
bottles.
Il volunteer my help" said Poe:
.guess I'll buy bottle or two myself"
With their purchases the pair
strolled hack to the hotel. and before
going TO bed that night Christopher
Poe sat long In silent contemplation
before the heavy wine-bottles.
An idea was smoldering in his mind.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-09-30

thinking over the disappearance of the
Duchess Diamond, and piecing to-
gether bits OF circumstantial evidence
against Bowen.
Half an hour later he strolled up to
the wireless room on the promenade
deck, and to his surprise, as he en-
tered. found Belasco Bowen just hand
ing over message to the operator
Bowen glanced up sharply at Poe's
entrance. then smiled easily. remark
ing:
Il was afraid I'd be bit sea-sick,
but I couldn't stand it In my berth, so
l strolled up on deck
Poe had feeting glimpse Of the
wireless message, as the operator
counted the words. and he was thrilled
to find 1t written In cipher.
For the remainder OF the day he
strolled about on deck with Bowen,
and just before bedtime drank with
him one Of the interesting black bot
ties Of Barbera. finding it excellent.
do we stop at Quarantine to pick
up the DOCTOR" asked Poe idly, as like
all travellers they anticipantly dis
cussed their arrival
No." answered Bowen quickly.
But We slow down to pick him up.
and usually the Customs men come
aboard there"
"Oh, yes. they row alongside in 4
boat and climb up q pilots ladder.
remember"
Usually Just opposite the little
Quarantine rock" added Bowen. We
run slow Tor about fifteen minutes,
coasting Just past Quarantine"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
ADAMS Co. COUPLES
DAYBREAK WEDDING
Ceremony Performed at Home Of
Bride at Arendtsville at 4
O'clock Sunday Morning
MISSIONARY SCHOOL CLOSED
DR.. Samuel Dixon, Head of State
Health Department, Condemns
Littlestown Water Supply
BY Shecial Corrcstondcmcc

Gettysburg Pa. Aug. 2S.-The mis-
sionary school that has been in session
at the Theological Seminary since the
latter part of May closed last Wednes-
day. The twelve Young people VINO
were here to attend the school have
left for their homes to spend short
time before going to their work in the
mission fields of India. = William X.
Weikert, former County Commissioner,
of Mt. Pleasant township, met with
painful accident Tuesday afternoon
when two fingers of his left hand were
severed while he was in the act of re-
moving a congestion of straw from a
threshing machine. The source of
water supply at Littlestown has been
condemned by the State authorities.
Two wells in the outer part of the
town furnished the water, and upon
examination by the chemists it was
found that this was not fit for drink
ing purposes. DR.. Samuel Dixon, of
the State Health Department has con-
derhned the water. - II. *. Raffens-
perger and Miss Anna Carey, both of
Arendtsville were united in marriage
at the home of the bride. at 4 o'clock
Sunday morning. The wedding was a
very quiet affair and was a surprise to
the many friends of the young couple.
Professor stephen C. Leininger, of
Reading, has accepted the position of
teacher in manual training in the
Gettysburg High School. - In stepping
from a boat landing at the Masonic
Camp. ]. Harry HoltZworth slipped
and fell. breaking his right leg just
above the ankle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
BIRTHDAY PARTIES,
WEDDING SHOWERS
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Sprucebank
Give Delightful Entertainment
For Pittsburgh Guest
BIRTHDAY OF YOUNG GIRL
Many Guests Entertained in Homes
at Waynesboro During
Past Week
BIRTHDAY OF YOUNG GIRL

Waynesboro. Pa, Aug. 2s.-Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Sprucebank entertained
friends at their home Thursday even
ing in honor of Miss Irene A. Breiden-
thall, of Pittsburgh. Refreshments
were served to Misses Irene Breiden-
thall, Louise Cook, Emma Sulanke,
Ethel Martin and Martha Sulanke,
Earl Gordon, Frank Miller, Vernon
Slower, Hibbs Bowder, Harry Gordon,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Watkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. E. Martin. Mr.. and Mrs Jack
Sprucebank.-A watermelon party was
held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Minnick on Tuesday evening
in honor of Miss Fannie Hare, OF
Sparrows Point, Md. There were
thirty-five young people present.-Jo-
seph Latshaw, Frank Hoffman, Eoer
Latshaw. Earl Gordon and owen
Shank have arrived from Atlantic
City.-Mr. and Mrs. Presley Rhea are
spending two weeks at Atlantic CITY
and with relatives at Westminster, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. s. Huntzelman gave
birthday party in honor of their
daughter Emma. - Miss Grace Stull
was given a surprise kitchen shower
yesterday evening by twenty of her
girl friends. Miss Stulls engagement
to Professor II. L. Tompkins has been
announced-A linen shower was ten
dered Miss Maye bubble by number
of her friends. Miss bubbles en-
g6gement to Rush F.. Stouffer, teller
of the Citizens Bank, has been an
nounced.-Mrs. Clarence Edgell, of
Baltimore, is spending some time as
the guest of her mother Mrs. Abbie
Letshall.-Mr. ana Mrs. f. j. Diffen-
derfer, MercerSburg, are spending a
week with Mrs. Charles Stoner.-Mrs.
w. l.. Neal and son Clarence will re-
turn TO their home. Cleveland avenue,
tomorrow from Franklin. Pa.-Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Haugh and Arthur
Smith left this morning in Mr.. Haugh S
automobile for Philadelphia, New
York and Atlantic City,. F.. Beeler
and family, east of town, will spend
the weekend with friends at Harris
burg.-Miss Grace and Kriner Potee,
York, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs C. F..
Crimm.-Miss Lavinda Nicely, Wash
ington, D. c., is visiting Miss Alice
snively.-Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shockey
are visiting friends at Harrisburg
DR.. and Mrs. Hyman Wiener, of Har-
risburg. are visiting the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Wiener. at
Pen Mar.-Miss Addie B. Shockey has
gone to Harrisburg to visit friends
Misses Irene and Marvel Shrader are
spending few weeks at Harrisburg
Miss Helen Miller returned to her
home in Pittsburgh after spending q
month with Miss Irene Shrader. -
Postmaster and Mrs. J. W. Warehime
have returned to their home from a
two weeks vacation at Atlantic City.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
FIFTY GUESTS AT RECEPTION
Stccial TO The Telegraph

Montandon, Aug. 2S.-Mr and
Mrs. Angus Fairchild gave a recep-
ton at their home in honor of their
son, Dewitt Fairchild and his wife.
The guests numbering about fifty
were present from Milton. Lewisburg
and Montandon. The evening was
pleasantly spent and refreshments
were served-Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Shortess, after spending two weeks at
the home of II. f. Frank, left We'd
nesday for York, where they will
visit the Rev. John Shortess and fam
lily before returning to their home at
Jacksonville Florida.-Mr. and Mrs
George MAIDEN and daughter, of Phila-
delphia, were visitors at Elmer Shat
fer's.-Mr and Mrs. George Grove, of
Harrisburg; Alpheus Pfeegar, OF Will
Transport and Edgar Pfeegar, of
Muncy, spent Sunday with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph Pfieegar.-
Miss Edna Beaver, of Shamokin and
irwin Shortess, of York. spent We'd
nesday at II. f. Frank's.-Miss Myrtle
Savidge, of Red Bank, n. j., was a
visitor on Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Alice Garber.-Miss Belle Fur
man, of Washington, d. c., is visit
ing her brother, Jerome Furman.-
d. II. Riegel and Miss Martha Riegel
attended old home week at Watson
town on Thursday as the guests of
Mrs. d. A. Frey.-Miss Mary CARRIER
left Tuesday for a visit with friends
at Philadelphia, Red Bank, n. J. and
New York City.-Mrs. Clara Reed has
returned home after spending month
at Boston, Mass. with her daughter,
Mrs. David Clayton. - Mrs. Norman
Keyser and daughter, of Camden, n.
j., are visiting her father, C. P.
Smith.-Mr. and Mrs D. S. Cope are
spending their vacation at Altoona
and Atlantic City.-Charles Smith is
spending several days in Erie.-Mrs.
Belle Scoheld left Monday on a trip
to jamestown, n. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
Boy Scouts Spend Week
With Tower City Minister
"a Stccial Corethondcncc

Halifax, Pa, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. w. B.
Mace was at Liverpool on Sunday. -
F. w. Brubaker, of Altoona, spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. B.. 3.
Brubaker. - Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Pawley and son, Marshall and Mr.
and Mrs. S. r. Noblet, spent Sunday
with Mr.. Pawley's relatives at Dauhin
= Miss Florence Etter, Philadelphia
is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs
b. b. Brubaker. - The Rev. G. A.
Funk spent several days at the Hill
dale United Brethren campmeeting.-
Mrs Ella Jury spent this week at
Harrisburg and Steelton. - Mrs. Viola
l. Winning and daughter, Helen, OF
Harrisburg, spent several days with
Mrs. John w. Poffenberger at Sus-
quehanna Heights. - Annie Kreider
of Harrisburg, is spending some time
with her brother, John F. Poffen-
berger at Susquehanna Heights g
E. Wise has resigned as teacher of
Franks School at Enders to accept a
school in Wayne township. - Pro-
fessor and Mrs. S. c. Bethel are SPEND
ing a week at Atlantic City and Phila-
delphia. - Edward Harper, of Mill
ersburg and Ralph Harper of PhiIa-
delphia, spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Valentine Harper. - Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Keim. of Harrisburg
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Westfall. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Lebo and daughter, of Lyons,
Kansas, are spending some time with
her father, Uriah Badle. Mrs. T.
j. Kunhurst and children and Carrie
Shott of Lebanon, are spending some
time at the home of Charles Miller.
- Howard Heisler came down from
northumberland Monday and accom-
panied by his mother, Mrs. B. F. Heis-
Ter, left on sightseeing trip to
Niagara Falls and other points -
Mrs. Frank Hooker and son, Alvin,
and I. M. Glace. of Harrisburg. Mr..
and Mrs. c. I. Glace and W. o. Glace
spent Sunday at the home of w. H.
Keiter and at the bedside of Mrs.
Elizabeth Glace, who is seriously i'll.
Mr. and Mrs d. B. A. Mehargue of
Lucknow, spent Sunday at the home
of I. C. Ryan.-Mrs. Lewis Bowman
and daughter Margaret, of Altoona,
are visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah
J. Sweigard. The Halifax Boy
Scouts spent this week with their
friend, the Rev. C. B. FELTON,, at Tow
er city Mrs. William Lyter and
daughters. Lottie and Ethel. of Phila-
delphia, spent several daxs at the
home Of S. j. Gearing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
HARVEST HOME AT BARREN's
Special to The Telegraph

Dillsburg, Aug. 2S.-Rev. and Mrs.
Ira u. Trostle. of Millvale, Pa, are
visiting friends in Dillsburg. The
Mr.. Trostle was pastor of the Dills-
burg Lutheran Church.-D. w. Bet
Eel, cashier of the National Bank, re-
turned to his home on Monday, after
spending a vacation in Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rev. and Mrs. j. II. Wolf spent
the week at Gettysburg with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. W.
Johns. - Mrs. Marjorie Fetty left
Wednesday for California to attend
the EXposition.-The Rev. o. E.
KrenZ, pastor of Calvary United
Brethren Church, is confined to his
home by illness.-Miss Susan Beatty,
who has been critically i'll for some
time, is now mproving.-Robert Lee
rev, of Philadelphia, is visiting his
sister, Miss Lizzie Lerew.-Mervin Is.
Gochenour was at York this week.
Harvest Home services will be held in
Barrens Church on SUNDAY morning
by the Reformed congregation. The
Rev. c. E. Heffleger will conduct tho
servces.-M. G. Thumma and John
A. Goudy represented Dillsburg camp
of P. o. S. of a at the State Conven-
ton in Reading this week.