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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-08-05

May /, Balance
May 3, Accounts Received
May 3, M. S. Watson rebate on Salay
May 2,Ed Adams fine
May 3,A. f. Davis Taxes for 1914
May 8, ID III Laney bal 1914 License
May Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. Liscense
May 3D. II Catoe Taxes
June j G Hursey Taxes
June r f Rivers J. Taxes
June f Redfearn Taxes
June Bank of Chesterfield Liscense
June II James w Griggs
June II Jerome and d F Douglass License
June IA L Il Lucas Taxes
June IS Q & l. r. r
June 90 Farmers Bank License
July y Peoples Bauk
July 10 @ johnson
July 10 Teal-Jones
July 10 Square Deal Drug 90. License
July 10 Redfearn Co
July 10 DR. w Perry
July 10 John Ratl,ff License on two shops
July 10 Chesterfield Loan & lns. 60. License
July 10 Mary CHAPMAN fine
July 20 Aurst- Streater Co
July 81 Sold Sierra Cote Piping
ruly "a Gnlledge Bros License
July "a l. Gulledge Livery License
July "a Sandy Lowry Taxes
July 26 III w Pusser & Sons License
July 26 A M Griggs
July a6 Olom Bros Co.
July 26 Ii w Hendrick
July 26 Davis & Rivers
July 26 M Wingate
July 26 } y Baker
j A Davis
TOTAL
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
DICKINSON GLEE CLUB
DELIGHTS IN CONCERT

Before a large and appreciative
audience, the combined Musical Clubs
of Dickinson College gave an inter-
esting concert i'm the Sunday school
room of Grace N. L. Church last
night, following which an informal
reception took place in the Social
Hall. Dr. George Edward Reed, who
was president of Dickinson College
for twenty-five years, presided at the
meeting. DR.. Reed came up from
Laurel where he was attending the
Wilmington NJ. f. Conference espec-
tally for the concert.
In introducing the singers, DR.. Reed
said that it was pleasure TO greet
the boys and that he made the triI
from Laurel gladly to hear those who
represented tbs college where he hao
spent so many happy years. The
Sunday school room was attractivelN
decorated with Dickinson Collegp
flags and pennants and the members
of the Alumni Association living here
had spared no detail toward furnish
ing pleasant aud attractive enter
tainment for the guests.
At the conclusion Of the concef
Ave members of the clubs who are
also members of the Beta Theta N
Fraternity were entertained at but
fet supper in parlors A and b OF th'
Hotel dupont. All members of thl
fraternity living here were invited q
attend this function which was realls &
in the nature of a reunion. About 2.
men attended
Previous 10 the concert. the club
gave a special yell" for DR.. Reed
and at the conclusion Of the pro
gram gave three cheers for both D1
and Mrs. Reed.
The officers are; Charles A. Good
year. director Glee Club; J. 2. Hol
/ linger. director of Mandolin CLUB; "
! NJ. Wallace, president; G. Malcolm
manager; c. r. Nicklas. assistant
manager; L. ). Hecht secretary an'
/ treasurer.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
CAN'T AGREE ON
COMPANY ASSESSMENT

The question Of the amount Of taxes
to be paid to the county by the public
service corporations doing business
in the county will be discussed by the
Levy Court on Monday. John e. Neary
yesterday afternoon appeared before
the meeting of the Levy Court repre-
senting the Wilmington and Pliladel-
phia Traction Company, with all its
lines, the Wilmington Electric Light
Company and the New Castle County
Lighting Company. Mr.. NeaIy said
that the holdings of the Whining
ton Traction Company, which in
cluded the Wilmington City Railway
Company. the Wilmington Electric
Light Company and the Delmaryia
Telephone Company. have only in
creased about per cent in value
since the last assessment was made,
but the company was willing TO call
il per cent increase in valuation.
The county tax rate is expected to be
materially increased 10 probably 20
cents. he pointed out, which would
be about 10 per cent. increase, and as
the taxes paid by the company for the
past two years has been S3,250 year.
he thought that the increase would
bring the amount to $3.50. He said
/ the company is willing to pay that
amount on July /.
President Hollingsworth favored a
/ tax Of $4,000 on the company Mr..
Smith objected, declaring that il
should be at least S4lSO, and Mr.
Groves believed it should be S4,260
After some discussion on the subject
Mr.. FCuracre declared that he thought
$4,000 about the right sum.
Mr.. Fouracre declared that S4,50C
was a small sum. lie stated that the
tax rate would have TO be made higl
enough 10 care for the needs OF the
county in 1916, as they could no long
er go to the banks and borrow money
and he declared it would be az least
20 cents or more. He made a motion
that the county agree to accept the
fiat sum of $4,000 from the companies
for the two years, 1915 and 1916
After some other discussion the ques
tion went over until next week.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
STOCK MARKET.

STOCK MARKET.
BY The United Press.
NEW YORk. March 2G. stock
market opened fairly active, with prices
generally fractionally higher.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
cnniinned nom FIrst page.

Continued from First Page.
Conference limit. but Bishop Cooke
permitted him to finish.
DR.. Hingley was asked by Rev. T.
{. Anderson to tell how the money
would bc raised Bishop Cooke sug-
gested that as the subject deeply com
,crned the laymon. a joint session OF
conference with the laymen's associa-
ion be- held. This afternoon was set
or such "a session.
Tho devotions prior to the business
,ession were conducted by Rev. DIT.
Nfrcd Smith.
Greetings Sent.
A letter was read from Rev. Ralph
r. Coursey. conference evangelist, OF
Wilmington. stating that he could not
attend conference because of the Ill
hess of his family.
Bishop Cooke conveyed greetings
rom the Rev. n. Burgettc Short, of
spokane. Wash
Conference decided 10 send letters
Of greeting TO Revs. Mr.. Coursey, Mr..
Short. J. l. Johnson and Warren
Burr. the last two named being Ill.
Tho following were elected man-
lgers OF Wilmington Conference Edu-
'atiOn Society for three years. Revs.
=. w. Prettyman. George Q. Williams,
r. A. II. O'Brien, ministerial; ]. II.
Kimble. j. 4. Taylor, W. o. Hoifecker
aymen.
At the close Of Bishop Cookies ad-
iress announcement was made that
Disston w Jacobs had completed the
full course OF study and he was
recommended for admission into full
membership and for elders orders
he will be ordained elder Sunday.
Bishop Cookies address consumed
about an hour and he swayed con
ference by his eloquence and haC
many in tears when he painted 8
word picture OF how tho young min
Isters should try TO win children L
Christ.
Bishop Wants Air.
Bishop Cooke retired TO get fresl
air after his address and called DIR
George Edward Reed to preside ="
don't know why DR.. Reed should no
have been in this place permanentel!
Instead of some OF tho rest OF us" re
marked Bishop Cooke, which elicite'
applause
District Superintendent Il. T. Hot
Fecker's report for Wilmington distris
was called for. DIR. lloffecker reporte
Dver two thousand conversions on tn
district during the year with the pastor
~ their own evangelists,
Bishop Cooke introduced DR.. ClarenC
Evening journal., 1915-03-26

True Wilson. son OF the hate DIR. !. A. b.
Wilson. who is secretary OF tine General
Conference Temperance Society.
"Ne'ye got the liquor traffic on the
Because of Illness in his family, Dr.
Hingley went home this afternoon.
and Bishop Cooke VIII speak in his
stead tonight
Conference Academy Fund.
Stockholders of the Wilmington
Conference Academy. OF Doves, held
their annual meeting here yesterday
afternoon ANA e,ertcd the following
laymen TO be trustees 90 servo until
1922; stephen S. Andrews, Of Cam
bridge Orlando Harrison. os Berlin;
j. Henry Baker. Of baltimore. and
Arley B. Mageo, of Dover.
An equal number OF ministerial
trustees win be elected by Confer
ence
The stockholders talked over the
proposed campaign to raise an ondow-
ment fund cf 100000 for the Confer
ence Academy. and the plan viii be
submitted TO Conference on Saturday
morning for consideration. II is the
desire of the trustees that The can-
paign To amass the 100000 fund TO
endow the Conference Academy begin
in December. 1916, so it can become
part of the great semi-centennial
financial plan contemplated by the
Board OF Education of the Methodist
Church TO start in December, 1916
for the strengthening and upbuilding
of Methodist colleges and schools.
There is some question whether the
starting of the Conference Academy
endowment plan the last part of 1916
might conflict with the proposed
| Jubilee fund for Conference claimants
which Is to be collected the next tive
years, but champions Of the Confer
ence Academy say the two campaigns
will not clash.
Centenary Church was throngef
yesterday afternoon aud last night
many visitors coming from towns
nearby i'm Delaware and Maryland
In the afternoon the anniversary o
tho Womans Foreign Missionary So
ciety was observed, Mrs. Vaughan S
Collins presiding and the Rev. Dr
Howard Musser being the speaker
At night there was a double anniver
| sary. At the celebration of the Ep
worth League tho Rev. W. G. Harri
presided, and the Rev. Or. Franklin
Hamilton, chancellor OF the American
4 University at Washington, was tn
speaker. This service was followel
at $50 o'clock by the anniversary o
the Board OF Foreign Missions, DI
Evening journal., 1915-03-26

like him; eloquent. witty. timid. mod
est and diffident We all loved him.
lie Is gone and we are lonesome with
out our brother. Some day IN the
bye-and-bye we shall meet again, till
then we labor on, awaiting the clear
call from the skies.
'The Rev. r. y. Hunter on the 10Th
OF November exchanged worlds.
Since retiring from the active min
istry lie had been living in Monroyia,
Cal. He was a good man, an Israelite
without guile and had hosts of friends
in all his charges. Suitable memoirs
of these brethren will be presented to
the conference.
"The vacancy at North East caused
by the death OF Brother Adams was
filled by transferring Rev. Asbury
Burke from Bethel and appointing
Rev. j. II. Wilson to be pastor Of
Bethel The work in these charges
goes on successfully under new lead
ership.
"The salaries Of our pastors are not
as large as they should be, and in
some places the income of the pastor
is insufficient. We note. however. a
tendency to better things in some
charges This year Kingswood added
S1O0. ST. Johns 800 and Harrison
Street $500 10 the pastors support.
] There are many other charges that
ought to pay more for the support of
( their pastors. To pay more would
/ both help them and their pastors. We
hope to see the time when pastors will
: feel no concern about their support.
/ but shall be free to do the work of
1 the ministry
Reduce Indebtedness.
THE following charges have paid
on debts and improvements: Zion
s4O6; ST. Johns, S25; Mt. Lebanon
| SIP: Newark, $500: Charlestown
5000; Brandywlne. $3.50; elk Neck
sl00; Scott. $3.50: Newport, $50;
Madeley, 1920; Cherry Hill, S40i
Goodman, $500; Grace, $500; Port De
post. $S25; Asbury, S617; Eastlake
500; Kingswood. $3.50; Hockessin
S165; Elk Mills, $55; Union. $500; Mt
Salem, 500; Claymont, SS5.
I'VE are convinced that whenever
the gospel is preached in the power
Of the Holy Ghost 1t will save men
Our style Of preaching should b.
changed. The great doctrines whicl
are luuudntnldl SllOulu DG pItdCnt'
and the people Instructed therein
When this is done men will turn q
God for salvation and the Holy Spiri
viii call men to the ministry of Jesu
Christ and false teaching so preyalen
in this age will be overthrown.
eve embrace this opportunity E
serve notice on the rum power thai
though we may have been repulsed i
the recent Legislature of Delaware
we shall win the campaign. We Pre-
pose to wage war until the liquor trai
! nc is destroyed and prohibition
written IN the fundamental law Of tn
land. We ask no quarters and shaI
! give none. We are preparing the IN
+ struments OF death and propose to de
/ strOy without mercy the traffic
alcoholic liquors. the devil and som
of the dram, drinking Delaware pol
{ ticians to the contrary notwithstanC
i. ing. The blue hen has men who al
= not dead cocks in te pit and they wi
{ by the grace Of God put Delaware
a the dry column and purge the Stai
{ of the pestiverous evil of liquor sol
E by the sanction of law.
q 1--WE thank God for his abundal
e mercy given TO US for the year no
= closing, for the success of our laboi
s and for the consideration shown
r by ministers and laymen."
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
REMEMBER
MIR. SHARPLESS.

Patrolman willard S. sharpless OBJ
served his twenty-ninth birthday an
niversary yesterday when his room
at the Delaware Hospital. where he is
a patient. was filled with flowers from
his friends in this city. The officer
was also the recipient of hundreds of
postal cards and during the afternoon
he was greeted by bevy OF school
girls. Messages of sympathy and best
wishes have been received by the oli-
GERS from hundreds of. Wilmington-
ians representing all walks of life.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
TWO THOUSAND CONVERTS
ON Will LMINGTON DISTRICT
DR.. HOFFECKER REPORTS

That there have been moro than
= 900 conversions in Wilmington dis
trict during the past year, the SER
vices being conducted by the pastors
themselves, was one OF the features
of the report OF the Rev. DR.. r.. j..
Honecker, superintendent of Viii
mngton district. In his report he
said:
"A firm will, and energetic action,
and sound judgment, will carry one
far toward success in any enterprise.
Such qualities show moral superiority
over those who are weak in resOlu-
tion. The men of Wilmington Dis
trict have wrought this year with lofty
purpose and have won notable VIC
tories
Building new churches and repair
ing old ones, building new parsOn-
ages aud putting old ones in good
condition. and holding revival ser
vices was the large task which we un-
dertoOk and accomplished. We have
closed one Of the best years IN the
history of MethOdism In the district.
The time will not permit nor have
you the patience to listen while we re-
peat all the story of our achieve
menta. Only salient facts will be set
before you and from them you may
Obtain a view Of the policy pursued
and OF the work done by pastors and
churches.
Dedlcate New Churches.
"The beautiful Hillcrest stone
church was dedicated May 81 by
Bishop r. B. Neely. The edifice cost
5000. II is a little cathedral in the
woods. A more heroic and self-sac-
rificing people do not exist. The
artisans and mechanics of the congre-
1 CATION did the work themselves. They
had everything but money, and as the
result of their labor they have a splen-
did church home with only $4,000 debt
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
THis BURGLAR ALARM WORKS

An attempt tc rob the home O
David Regain. No. 20OS Van Bure'
street. was baked on Wednesda'
night. when the would-be thieye
we're frightened away By a burgla
alarm. the invention of Mr.. Reyam
II is thought that several men wer
engaged in the attempt to rob, a
footprints on the lawn show two an
ferent sizes. The invention whic
frightened the robbers consists OF
cap which explodes when the windo'
is raised or a door opened.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
TO SWAT THE FLY.

The City Board Of Health is max
ing great preparations for their
swat the Fly Crusade which will
be started within a few weeks. j.
Austin Ellison is having literature on
the subject prepared.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
MR. InNES MPROYES.

The condition of Edward Jones, the
smallpox patient now ut the Emerg-
ency Hospital. is reported TO be inn
proving. It is thought that Mr. Jones
viii be able to leave the hospital in
q few days.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
Bishop Cooke Tells Cergymen 10 Be Real Men

c. w. Prettyman presiding and the
Rev. DR. J. NJ. Taylor beng the
speaker.
This afternoon the Rev. Dr. Clar-
ence True Wilson VIII speak at the
Evening journal., 1915-03-26

anniversary Of the Church Temper
ance Society and at night the Rev.
DR.. J. b. Hingeley will address the
anniversary service of the Board OF
Conference Claimants.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
Kennard&
Today and Tomorrow
are your last opportunities
to meet Nine. Miller.

This charming cOrsetiere has made a host OF
friends during her brief stay. Scores of our pa
irons have been enlightened in the great art OF
cOrsetry.
Every type of figure is admirably represented
and the prices fit every purse. There are scores of
models each with distinctive style features. Vari-
Gus bust heights and skirt lengths to meet every
need.
The free use of elastic inserts, scientifically
placed, make for perfect comfort. All the new ma
terias such as soft tricots brooches, coutils, cham
oisettes and many others. A demonstration will
prove a revelation Be sure and come.
Evening journal., 1915-03-26
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET

Laird and Company, dupont Building
furnish the following quotations Of local
ccoft,.itfoc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
CHURCH NOTICES

H. R. Howell religious and social sec-
 retary of the Young Mems Christian as-
 sociation, will occupy the pulpit of the Pilgrim Congregational church this morn- ing at Il o'clock in the absence of the Rev. Dwight S. Bayley. pastor who Is away for a short vacation. The vesper
 service will be omitted today. Sunday school begins at 9:3O.
 The Rev. William E. Lockler pastor, will occupy the pulpit this morning at II o'clock and this evening at 7:30 o'clock
 at the Packer Memorial Baptist church in Avondale. His subject in the morning will be, How to Walk Prayer meet ing Tuesday evening at 7:3O; cottage prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:3o; Sunday school begins at 9:SO a. m. The order of services for the St. An
 drew's Episcopal church today follow: Early celebration of holy communion at 7:30 a. m; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock; evening prayer and address at 8 o'clock; | the Rev. Willis G. Clark rector.
 l The Rev. H. H. Hibbs. pastor. will oc- 1 cupy the pulpit this morning at the Ruhama Baptist church in East Lake. while the Rev. John w. Inzer, pastor of
 the Avondale Baptist church. will preach at night. Sunday school begins at 9:30
 q. m. B. Y. P. U. will begin at 6:S0 p. m. 1 A large number of students of Howard
 college are expected to visit Ruhaina | church today.
 Dr. A. J. Dickinson will occupy the pulpit of the Southside Baptist church this morning at Il o'clock. Tn the even | ing at o'clock song service and orr 1 gan recital will be the programme. Sun day school begins at 9:30 a. m; B.. Y F. ! U. starts at D. m; prayer meeting , Wednesday evening at o'clock;l work
 CTS meeting Friday evening at 6:3o.
 Next Sunday afternoon the West North
 side district of the Birminghain Sunday 1 School association will hold its regular i quarterly convention at the Fifth Avenue ! Presbyterian church. The new officers
 of this district are: LeRoy, Holt. presi- dent: L. P. Giddens. vice president: Miss
 Myrtle Larson, secretary; G. F.. Moore.
 treasurer. An educational programme. IS being prepared for next Sundays meet :. ing. Some of the best known sunday | school workers in the city will lead the
 conferences. which will be of interest
 to every worker in the Sunday school. 1 An effort is being made to have the best convention ever held In any dis trict The general public Is invited to
 attend the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
TABLE D'HOTE AT
 NEWSPAPER CLUB

This evening at the Birmingham Newspaper club Miss Sisson. the popu- lar club 1soloist. will give several popu- lar selections during the table d'hote dinner "Soul of Sky Blue Water and Because It's You' are two of the num- bers which Miss Sisson will give in her attractive manner. In addition to the songs by Miss Sisson, an unusually interesting musical programme has been arranged
 Many tables have been reserved for the dinner this evening. Secretary Cameron states that work of raising the promenade at the club will be com pleted by Tuesday of this week. Almost pleted already.
 Visitors to the club. realizing the wonderful vantage point that will be gained by raising the platform, are enthusiastic in their praise of the en terprise of the management of the club in thus adding to the beauty and at tractiveness of the club
 The menu and musical programme for the dinner at the club this evening follow;
 MENU
 Canapes winselon
 Silver consomme princess Celery Olives Radishes Smothered young chicken, Richeliu Potatoes Delmonico New butter beans
 Imperial salad
 Cherry smash sundae
 Caromel layer cake Roquefort cheese Toasted crackers
 Dem tasse . Served from I to 10 D. m
 PROGRAMME fs Newspaper Club orchestra. Miss Le- nore Robinson, director. LII <iHieTlCd I. AlSOOrI Valse Espagnole ................ .Metra Sweet Kentucky Lady ........ .Hirsch Land of the Sky-blue Water. .Cadman
 Miss Sisson Calif of Bagdad ........... Boieldieu Gypsy Love Song ................ Herbert Hobomoko Gnterniezzo) ...... Reeves Because It's You Little Cafe). Caryll
 Miss Sisson Sextette from Lucia ........ .Donizetti The Captivator ........... Trautman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
BOY IS STRUCK BY
 AUTO AND KILLED
 NEAR TRUSSV|LLE
Edward Bilkerson's Com panions Say He Sprang in Front of Dr. James
 Burrell's Machine

Edward Bilkerson, aged 15 years, of Trussville, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. three miles north of Trussville, on the Gadsden road, when he was struck by an automobile owned and driven by Dr. James Burrell, mine physician at Margaret mines.
 According to statements of boys who were with Bilkerson at the time he was killed, Dr. Burrell could not have avoid ed the accident
 The deceased, In company with several boys about his age, was coming down the road towards Trussville. Dr. Burrell was going in the same direction and when he saw the boys blew ahis horn. All the boys got out of the road. As they did so, Bilkerson. it is claimed, turned to them and said: 'I am going to jump in front of him and make him blow his horn again and then stop" One of the boys in the crowd told him not to do so. Before any one could pre- vent him he jumped in the path of the oncoming machine, which by this time was within few feet of the boy. Dr. Burreh blew his horn and applied his brakes. but it was too late. Bilkerson was struck squarely and knocked to the ground. His skull was fractured and his limbs broken pr. Burrell picked up the injured boy and was rushing him to Trussville when he died just before they arrived.
 Funeral services over the remains of the deceased will be held from the family residence in Trussville this afternoon at ? o'clock. Interment will be in Spring vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
This Reads Like the Rankest Fiction, But It Happened
 at Oak Grove
ESCAPED DEATH
 BY HAIR'S-BREADTH
W. N. Wolf Woke Up to See AK Descending on His Head-Got Out of Way and Kicked Negro in
 Stomach Until He Fled

i W. N. Wolf. aged 50 years, minus both
 his life Friday at midnight when he was attacked by a negro armed with an ak. Wolf was badly cut about the head and shoulders. Robbery is thought to have
 been the motive for the attack of the negro.
 Mir wolfs plight was peculiarly des- perate in that he resides at Oak Grove near Edgewood, and a half mile from any other house. Consequently he was unable to attract help, but was forced to outwlt the negro by himself.
 Wolf was awakened by a slight noise at the head of his bed and as he looked up he saw the glint of an ax descending. Wolf jumped upon his feet and the ax, descending upon the edge of the bed, the handle was broken in two. This the mans life
 As Wolf gained his feet, he saw the face of a negro who struck at him again and again with the ax7handle. Wolf kicked the negro in the stomach and knocked him to the floor, but the black rose and renewed the attack with the handle.
 The white man again knocked the negro down, this time knocking the an-handle out his grasp. As the negro rose again Wolf kicked him under the chin flooring him for Sthe fourth time. The blows which were delivered by Wolf with his bare feet. injured his toes considerably. As the negro got up the last time he ran out of the door. Wolf barred the door and began to scream murder There was no one to hear his cries, and the negro evidently realized this fact. He returend and tried to force his way into the house. After a time the negro went away, but returned in five m:nu.es and again tried to get into the house.
 After sometime Wolf ventured out of the house and went to the home of w. S. Brewster, who called the sheriff's