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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
ODDITIES IN NAMES.
The Old English Puritans INDUCED In
Some Curious Freaks.

Some Curious Freaks.
Referring to an article on the I'M
usual Christian name as an aid to
fame, correspondent kindly submits
some specimen names for perplexed
parents.
In 1878 London journal announced
the marriage Of lady whose first
name was-take a deep breath-Tetu-
anuireiaiteyuiatea, but it omitted to
mention what she was called in the
bosom OF the family. Among the Dub
lin marriage licenses, too, the name
Acknowledged occurs. And as lately
as 1895 Dorinda Cassandra appeared
In the London Times. With such names
one could hardly fail to get into the
papers.
Odd combinations of names resulted
from the system Of nomenclature fol
lowed by the Puritans. James Bronze
In his travels over England. Scotland
and Wales" published in 100, gives
a copy Of Jury Return Made at
Rye, Sussex, In the Late Rebellious,
Troublesome Times" The names Of
the twelve good men and true We're
Meek Brewer, Graceful Harding, Kill
sin Pimple, Earth Adams, Weep-nOt
Billing, More Fruit Fowler, Hope-for
Bending, Return Spelman, Ely Debate
Roberts, Stand Fast on High Stringer,
Be Faithful Joiner and Fight the Good
Fight Of Faith White.
How present day justice would en-
Joy himself II jury named in this
style were called before him!-London
Chronicle.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
A Lesson In PoIitsness.

Armed with subpoena a deputy
sheriff went out to serve it on wealthy
and extremely snObbish manufacturer,
whom he met ut the gate Of the manu-
facturers country home. The great
man was in an automobile, accompa-
MED by two ladies'. and as the process
server handed over the papers he po-
itely raised his hat The other as
sumed a democratic manner. You
don't need to take of your hat to me,
young man." he said. 81 took of my
hat not to you. sir" was the answer,
"but to the ladies with you."-Arg0-
naut
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16

Never amuse your children at the ex-
pense Of other people. Never allow
your children TO ridicule other people
Neglect this advice and the time will
assuredly come when these children
will amuse themselves with your fol-
bles and ridicule your authority.-Ex-
change.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
Wisdom.

Hope and success make Il finer tonic
than medicine.
The best tonic is fresh air.
The best restorative is sleep.
The best stimulant Is exercise.
Fatigue calls for rest and not the
Wisconsin State Journal.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
Fine Crop Prospects

Sam Bassett, Union Star, wa
10 Irvington Saturday on bust
ness. Mr.. Bassett reports fine
crops in his section. Says he has
three acres of the finest clover he
ever saw and fine crop of corn
and grass.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
lax.a.Man

For constipation, biliousness, indi.
gestion, stomach and liver troubles.
Harmless. II not better than calomel
salts, or any laxative you have ever
used, we paw the money back quick.
Sold by Weddings Drug Store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
Mr.. Parrette a Graduate.

Invitations have been received In
this city to the commencement exer-
cises of St. Joseph's College, June the
fifteenth and the day following.
Among the graduates are Mark L.
Parrette and Alonzo G. Mattingly.
Mr.. Parrette is the adopted son of
Mr.. and Mss. Mace Lewis, of this city.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
Willing to Do That.

80 your grocer refuses to give you
credit for another thing"
Mot exactly; he says he'll give me
edit for any cash pay on account"
-0oOeun Transcript.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16

"He showed her fine building lot In
fashionable suburb just before she
agreed to be his"
"Ah, a case Of love at first sightl'-.
Baltimore American.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
ChiIIs, Fever and Malaria

Cured by taking Mendenhall's Chill
Tonic, the greatest substitute for quiz
nine. Tastes good and children love
to take it. Sold and guaranteed by
Weddings Drug Store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
Old Fashioned Picnic

An Old Fashioned Picnic will
be given at the Fair Grounds at
Hardinsburg Monday, July 5th.
See big ad next week.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16

Persevering mediocrity is much more
respectable and unspeakably more use
full than talented inconstancy.-Hamil.
ton.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
$500 Chicks.

Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Beard went
to Louisville Monday. Mr.. Beard
has $500 young chickens. Said
the cold damp weather has been
very hard on the little chicks and
it required lot of attention to
keep them alive.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16

Summer visitors always welcome guests it, when Rome
they do as Rome do When home this for
try to make your visit res your hostess by entering into the
measures of their friends well their home
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16
STAND BY YOUR PRINCIPLES.

The resignation of William Jennings Bryan Secretary
State shows stand by their principles without
serious injury nation President Wilson stood
principles although opposed by member of his cabinet and
leader Bryan stood by his principles when
il took the do it. The world unindy cr
cng that the easiest thing done Lengthy
being published ensurng Mr. Bryan because is
task to write the side action but look Mr.
Bryans optimistic viewpoint takes foethough
sehnes and Mr. Byan resignation be dis
appointing but the firm stand that he and the president each have
taken for their principles certainly of
those who principles and ideals 1t is everyone
to let anv person. sincerity what
convinced be right Ban resignation timely he did
POSTPONE what thought right President Wilson
and hesitate do what he thinks The world
certainly needs like these who afraid
bv their convictions of who shall merely
note TO GERMANY the incident home by
wise in our business personal affairs Stand
YOU find you have mistake you will have opportunity
begin again Stand by princpethi should
come first. and all that is good and true will follow.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16

If thou wouldn't live long, live WE'LL said Benjamine Frnnkn
Is it living we'll always saying 81 will be here much
err IL will live the day" Il do not grow
and in way Thousands of similar remarks heard
Inns of people who children is done
make others sorry bring them often sympathy
nersop has no RIGHT his with such houob
is thought brings grief and concerned
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Haynes ard
baby were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Pool Sunday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
POINTS OUT Peril OF new
WEALTH IF USED WRONGLY

In the course OF sermon on the
subject: Wilmington, the Rich at
First Presbyterian Church, the Rev.
j. Ross Stonesifer, pastor, compared
this city to Laodicea, and told OF the
changes in the people OF the Biblical
city after the acquisition Of wealth.
Mr.. Stonesifer said the hour of
change had arrived in this city; that
the city is now in the transition per-
iod Of its existence: that the old Is
passing away and the new is taking
its place; that fortunes are being
made by many. II behooves all. he
said, to be careful where the trend is
leading.
He declared that even though the
nations OF Europe may be engaged in
mortal combat. that their indus
tries may be crippled. that the best OF
their manhood may be destroyed, yet
they will be in a better condition at
the end OF the war than the United
States IL the people OF the United
States come 10 regard the struggle
among the nations simply as a source
OF wealth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
c. 4. CEIST Gets CONTROL
OF Indiana LIGHTING CO.

HAMMOND, Ind. Dec. sc. II.
Geist, OF Philadelphia president of
the Northern Indiana Gas and Elec-
uictric Company. OF Hammond. Ind.
Whiting and East Chicago, has
bought out the holdings OF the Indi-
ana Lighting Company. which sup
plies power, gas and electric and
water to twenty central and northern
Indiana and Ohio cities. The COM
pany was incorporated for S4.500O0O.
The negotiations we're closed in New
York yesterday with s. NJ. Murdoch.
vice-president OF the Indiana Lighting
Company. The insult interests were
said to be bidding for the Murdoch in
terests. The company supplies gas
to homes and business concerns OF
Lafayette. Logansport. Fort Wayne
and Bluffton, Peru and Wabash The
company operates at Charlottesville
under the name OF the General Ser
vice Company. and supplies that city
with water and gas
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
Sons Of Delaware
At annual Dinner
Warm Tribute Paid to Home
State by Some of
Her Sons
DR.. MITCHELL IS
ONE OF SPEAKERS

Cornfeld philosophy was intermin-
gled with the story of the growing
importance OF the educational move
ment in Delaware at the twenty
fourth annual dinner OF the Sons of
Delaware last night in the Bellevue
Stratford, Philadelphia. There were
about $50 persons present. In a short
address the president, DR.. Charles S.
Hearne. reviewed the history of the
State and then turned the chair over
to Josiah Marvel. who made a happy
little speech on the affections OF her
children for Delaware.
DR.. Samuel c. Mitchell told OF the
work which has been and Is being
done for Delaware State College and
OF the completed structure which will
be owned by the State in the near fu-
ture. Typical Delaware cornfield phi
losophy was passed out by Albert J..
Noise in humorous address, and J.
Thomas Hefflin received much ap-
plause when he spoke on "Our Coun-
try"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
Great DEMAND ON
LIBRARY FOR BOOKS

War literature is still being pub
lished in practically an unlimited
number OF volumes Some of the
best of these have been purchased by
the library and for the next few
weeks all books relating to the war
will be placed on one of the revolv-
ing bookcases near the central desk.
Included among these books will be
some OF the war pamphlets OF which
the library has a large number. The
official publications of the various
countries will be included and liter
ature favoring all of the nations at
war will be found among them.
The demand for borrowers cards
at the Central Library was unprece-
dentedly large during November, the
total number OF 772 showing an In
crease OF PIG over the month OF No
vember, 1914. This increase is ex-
elusive OF the number of borrowers
registered at the new Brandywine
Branch which was over 100. Prac-
tically all departments of the library
showed increases in circulation. The
circulation Of the Brandywine Branch
was 2,342, an average of over 30 a
day.
The Free Library has several lists
OF books which can be used by Christ
mas shoppers. The first is the list
OF books for boys. issued by the Boy
Scouts Association in connection
with the safety First Juvenile Book
Week." which began with the week of
November rs.
The second list is entitled Books
for Christmas for the Children"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
Use CARDS NOW TO
PROPERLY CHECK CHARITY

Cards properly signed at the
headquarters Of the Associated Chart
ties, No COZ West street, are being
distributed by the association.
In sending out the cards IL Is the
plan OF The Associated Charities that
when a member is approached by a
person claiming to be destitute OF
food. clothing or shelter and asking
aims. that the card shall be given,
properly filled out and signed. with
instructions to present It at the mead
quarters OF the organization Instead
OF the usual money. II Is the plan
that the immediate needs Of each per
son presenting the cards shall be
cared for by The Associated Charities
and an investigation made OF the need
for further help.
A letter, explaining the purpose OF
the cards in full. is also being sent
out by The Associated Charities. with
the cards. The letter is signed by Jo-
siah Marvel. president.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
az HPOODLES b

Harvey Taylor certainly was knock
ing the pins down for his team. He
must have heard they were going to
release him.
Charles Gallagher's magic word did
not work last night. Cheer up, Taylor
was using it.
Rice would make a very good bowler
If he tried. He certainly has the
style.
Ingram certainly rolled a very bad
game for a captain. Watch out for
your pink slip.
What's the matter with using Elem
ington for anchor man? He is some
bowler.
Poor KiIroy cannot knock the pins
any more. Few instructions from
Taylor, however. Strengthened him
out
Who was Draper looking for on the
alleys Monday night?
Everybody" is wondering why
Myers does not want to lead the band.
Captain Donlan got five poodles on
Monday night and put them in Doc
/ Skaters kennel. Watch out Captain
Donlan you and Doc Shaffer will have
the market flooded with Poodles.
Colder certainly held on to his
black ball in his last game with the
Maryland Div. Eng. What was the
matter, old man, we're you afraid some
one would steal it?
Why is It the Freight Office does
not use Duffy for the anchor? He
certainly was volleying the pins some.
Walsh awoke quote suddenly. Boys,
look at his score.
We are wondering why Captain
Donlan was the first man around to
the new headquarters Sunday morn.
ing. Captain have you the clock to
wind?
Wake up, T. A. d. Hutson, we have
heard nothing from you lately. BE a
sport. let us hear from you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08

To raise funds to support him IN his
affection, Charles H. Luigard, of Read
ing. one of the foremost figures in
sporting circles in the United States.
who recently lost his sight, has ar
ranged benefit, a high class vaude-
vile show which will be given in Pyth-
ian Castle. Wednesday evening, De.
cember Is. On this night he will pre-
sent show of seven upto-date acts
from the Keith circuit, the performers
having agreed to work gratis for the
benefit of the popular sportsman.
Shows OF this character have been
given for Mr. Luigard in Reading,
Easton, Allentown, York and other
cities. and It is expected that the bene-
At here will eclipse the record attend
ance made in other cities.
Previous to losing his sight, Mr..
Luigard was the proprietor Of a thea
trical hotel in Reading, and the many
friends he made among the pro
fessional performers are now standing
by him in his afliction. He is now
registered at the Hotel Cassidy.
For many years Mr.. Luigard was
one Of the foremost figures under the
sporting rays. He has managed some
Of the greatest prize fighters in vari
Gus classes and is also well known
by reason of the string OF champion
roller skaters that ne has managed
He was himself. at one time, a cham
pion on the little wheels, anp wal
also famous as a basketball playei
many years ago.
Mr.. Luigard is a member Of Reading
Lodge. No. 1856, Loyal Order OF Moose
and he is being assisted here by tn
members Of Wilmington Lodge No
1874. and also the newly organized
lPennsgrove Lodge. Mr.. Luigard Is ais
we'll known among the fremen, benz
a member of Junior Company No. 0
Reading and a frequent visitor wit
that company to Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
Telephone BILL JARS
NEW Castle council
City Fathers Refuse TO Pay
While Looking Up Fellow
Who Ran Up Account
ASSESSOR INSISTS
GARREAU HAS DOG

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL. ,
NEW CASTLE, Dec. s-"Who used
ne city telephoney' is a question which
is bothering City Council at present. Re
GENTLY there were dozen out-of-town
~Ils over the phone and the bill has
been presented to City Council. Mem
bers of Council at the meeting last
night disclaimed all acquaintance with
the private telephone. 1t is in Mayor
Rodney's Office aud kept from view
under lock and key. City Clerk G. A..
smith has charge of the telephone. The
lock can be opened With any old key and
oven the door can be pulled open. An
investigation will be made to see who
has done so much telephoning to Viii
niugton over this particular phone.
The usual amount OF bills were pre-
sented and paid. One bill for placing
straps on the radiators in the lookup
was returned. Fred Garreau asked that
81 be returned TO him. He paid 1t as
a tax on dog. lie has not had dog
Tor years, but every year the assessor
places "dorg" opposite Garreau's name
IN the assessment list.
VictroIas. Records -Bridgewater."
Trustees of the Commons are deter
mined that tenants who are behind IN
their rents must give interest bearing
notes. The trustees say it is unfair 60
the good tenants to allow laggards to
ret the same treatment. This action
was decided upon at the meeting of the
trustees last night.
General routine business was trans
acted. The tenants are expected to pay
their rents before March and September
Hereafter every tenant who is not paid
ND must give an interest bearing note
for the money due.
The Board of Trade is advocating "th'
buy at home movement" "If you can
not buy it in New Castle, buy it II
Wilmington is the slogan. The loca
business people are making every efforf
TO keep up with the times and make thu
prices attractive
st. Johns Lodge, A. F. A. NJ, vii
give banquet this evening in honor o
Grand Master Walter Bacon. Mr.. Bacoi
is member of st. Johns Lodge, AM
he and his staff will pay an official visi
to the local lodge tonight. The Rev
John J.. Johnson, member of st
Johns Lodge, is the grand chaplain.
Miss liable Thompson, of Seaford, an
Theodore Hatton, of this city, wer
married on Monday in Seaford by tn
Rev. Mr.. Fisher. of the P. e. Church. MI
Hatton now lives in East New Market
where he conducts a barber shop.
Machinery is being installed in til
new plant of the General Electric Con-
lany.
Mrs. Joseph FINLEY, of Harrington,
visiting her son, Walter Sibley. Mr.
FINLEY expects to make her home here
Under the direction of Mrs. f.
Cross. the Century Club observed edl
cational day in the Good viii Fore Con
pany's parlors last night. Following
pleasing musicale, Miss Endicott,
Wilmington, delivered an instructive ar
pleasing address.
The New Castle Choral Club will me-
in the High School tomorrow evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
THEIR SPORT rs COONs.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del. Dec S.-Thaddeus
Windsor, proprietor of the New Wind
sor Hotel in Milford, and one OF the
best known sportsmen on the PENN
sula. has just returned from a coon
trip in Maryland. bringing with him
some fine coon hides TO show for his
labors. He was accompanied on the
trip by former Sheriff Robert Short. Of
Georgetown. and the Pocomoke river,
below Snow Hill. Nd, was the scene
of their activities. Windsor has some
OF the finest coon dogs in Delaware.
as has Short, and the combination is
hard to beat. In two nights hunting
they caught seven large coons "as big
as bears" TO use Windsors expression.
In the same time they caught large
number OF big, fat Dossums.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
RED MEMS LEAGUE.

Audastaka Tribe. Of the Red Mems
Quot League, defeated Minnehaha. Of
Newark. last night, four ont of five
games. The score.
Minnchaha .... 10 81 ~ s Al
Andastaka $3.50. ~ 10 ~ 81 2l-i
Players: Minnchaha-,l Ewing, j..
Fossett, q. Hopkins. r.. Rowe and ".
Mars. Andastaka Draper llains-
worth, Thompson and Hanna.
lliawatha routed Minquo tribcsmcn
Monday night, five straight games The
score;
Iliawatha .... ~ 2l 81 81 81 q
Minqua ...... 8 " 10 100
Players: Hiawaiha G.. l.. Prince, p
Hastings A. Moore and j. b. rallcy
Minqua w. NJ. forrier, G. g. Sayre, e
a. Mahoney and Andrew Johnson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
PENLYN MS. RAMnLERs.

With a number Of collegians in
their lineup, the Ramblers basketball
team of Media. Pa. will be here on
Friday night TO give the Penlyn Hall
quintet its second contest of the sea-
son. In their first game the Penlyn
boys defeated the Insurance Depart
ment team Of the Philadelphia r. r.
r. League by the score of AZ to go
and expect to come back strong
against the Medians.
The team which takes the floor
against the Ramblors will be the
same as last week, with Boggs. A.
Coward. ID. edward. Dare. Follmor
Foulk and Thompson.
In the preliminary game, the Pen
Ign second team will strive Ia
vanQuish the Second Baptist second
team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
UNCLE SAM NEEDS FIGHTERS.

At present there is an exceptional
opportunity for any young man to
enter the United States Naval Acad-
envy at Annapolis without getting an
from his Senator or Con-
gressmen as has always been neces-
sary heretofore. Any young man in
terested in becoming a naval officer
and who is between the ages of n
and 20 years would do well to call at
the u. S. Navy recruiting Office and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
GAS STUDY CLUB MEETING.

At the meeting of the Gas Study
Club last night three interesting talks
were delivered. William 2. McCracken
read paper ON Complaints" which
proved Of interest TO the members. \
demonstration of the radio N-light was
given by T.. ID. Brewer, Of the General
Gas Light Company. and J. c. Russian.
a member of the same company, gave a
general talk on the South. Mr.. Russian
formerly lived in the South and his talk
proved to be Of great interest to the
club.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
DERAILEn oar RLOCKS TRAFFIC..

A Delaware avenue car jumped the
track at Delaware avenue and Wash
ington street shortly before 8 o'clock
yesterday afternoon and blocked traffic
on the Delaware avenue. Washington
street and Concord Heights lines of
the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company for some time. The
front trucks cleared the switch, but
the rear trucks started down Wash
ington street and the end OF the car
stopped within few inches of the
pole on the corner. No one was hurt,
but the passengers were shaken up.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
FAIR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.

At meeting the board of directors
of the Delaware State Fair, held yester'
day afternoon, the following officers
were elected: President. J. Atwood Wei
din; vice-president, Frederick Brady
treasurer, L. Scott Townsend; secretary
S. II. Wilson, Jr.; assistant treasurer
5. +. Scott.
The superintendents Of the respect
i've departments for the 1916 fair will be
announced at ar early date.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
Schedule for Tonight.
Third vs.. Fourth.
Standing of the Teams.
PIONEER ACTIVITIES.

The Benevolent Pioneer Literary
Association will give novelty smoker
On next Friday night.
How Gas Is Made" was the topic
Of the half-hour talk last Monday by
william J. Irwin.
Next week Charles J. Mckinley will
speak on the Fundamental Principle
If the Gas Engine"
The degree team will meet next
Monday to select date in January
to confer the highest degrees upon a
class Of rs candidates.
The anniversary committee will
meet on Friday night
Basketball League Standing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08

have Chief Gunner's Mate Graham or
Hospital Steward Thompson explain
how he can become a midshipman'
The office is located in the Federal
Building. Sixth and King streets, first
floor. and is open from 3 a. m to ;
.. m, every day this week only.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-12-08
FRIENDS GET REVENGE.

In a fast and hard-fought game on
the Friends School floor last night, the
Young Friends A. A. basketball team
won over the Liberty team, of Chester,
by the score Of 80 TO 80
In a previous game this season at
Chester the Pennsylvanians were victor
ious over the locals, and the latter were
out for revenge last night, and got it.
The lineup;