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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-04

The March report Of the chief Of the
fire department made TO the council,
showed as alarms. Of which three were
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-04
Petitions FiIed.

The following petions were re-
ceived and referred:
Streets and grades-Y. W. c. A., for
arc light on Texas street. between
numbers sos and $40.
Police, fire and building-O. T. Bas-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-04

Los Angeles claims to an automobile Tor every
10 persons and claims the world championship for
automobile ownership; but Ell Paso probably ahead Of
Los Angeles the proportion OF cars TO population
dog is only dog, but he is about the hOnestest
thing alive.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-04

About tn saddest of all combinations
is a gray head an a gun-metal mus
tache. True love never runs smooth,
but theirs lots O. smooth people on tn
job.
protected by Adams Newspaper service)
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
THAT NEW ELECTRIC IRON

That Westinghouse Electric Iron
that's selling like hot cakes at Mr..
Letherbury's Hardware Store, has made
a big hit among our town housekeepers.
Here is what a few of them who
kindly allow their views to be quoted,
have to say about it:
Mrs George Derrickson: Like it
very much indeed-it's quite satisfac-
tory"
Mrs. Edward s. Lewis: "Wouldn' t
know how to get along without it.-De-
lighted with it !'
Mrs. Howard A. Pool: very much
pleased with it-going to be very
economical 1 believe"
Mrs. Adam Reed: It's just grand
Would not be without it for anything. "
Mrs Joseph P. Algire: Irons beauti-
fully! No heat and easy to use. Then
it certainly is cheaper than coal for it
takes a good deal of coal to keep lot
of irons hot"
Mrs. M. B. Burris: 1t is entirely sat
isfactory less trouble to use than the
old way and Will. believe, be much
cheaper
And so they all say, all join in prais-
ing this best, cheapest and easiest way
to do ironing. Let Mr.. Letherbury send
you one on trial.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
ODESSA

Otto Homan, of Chester, visited Mrs.
Elizabeth Ennis on Sunday.
Walter Buckley, of Chester, was a
brief visitor in town on Sunday.
Miss Helen Bradley, of Wilmington,
is the guest of Mrs. Harry Lightcap.
Miss Mamie Donovan, of Dover, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Harry Lightcap.
Mrs. Emma Shockley, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Thomas
Foud.
Miss Mamie Donovan, of Dover, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry Kron-
emier.
Arrangements are being made to
have Rally Day service at St. Paul's
Church.
Fred Demorist, of Delanco, N. j.,
spent Sunday with William Gremminger
and family.
Miss Evelyn Crouch has returned
from a two weeks visit with friends in
Wilmington.
Mrs. James Bradley, of Wilmington,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
Harry Lightcap.
Miss Francis Bradley, of Wilmington,
has been spending a few days with Miss
Mary Lightcap.
Charles Bignear and wife. of near
Middletown, spent Sunday with Mar
shall Thornton and family.
Mrs. Edward Henick and children,
of Wilmington, are the guests of their
aunt, Miss Lucy Appleton, this week.
Epworth League at St. Paul's Church
will be held as usual for the older
people, subject, ''My Use of the
Bible" Leader, Mrs. Howard Morris.
Services at Drawers Presbyterian
Church next Sunday, September Sd.
both morning and evening, conducted
by the pastor. Every one is cordially
invited to be present.
St. Paul's NJ E. Sunday School will
be closed September 18th. All sessions
that call the children together will be
closed because of the infantile paraly-
sis that has been prevailing on the
surrounding country.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
A Delightful Picnic

A most enjoyable picnic was held on
the lawn at the home CT Mr., and Mrs.
Wright S. Coppage, near town, Thurs
day, August thirty-frst. Those present
besides Mr.. and Mrs. Wright S. Cop
page and Miss Clara Mildred Coppage,
were Mrs. Lorena E. Fowler, Miss
Julia W. Ellison, Miss Anna B. Ellison,
of Kirkwood; Mrs. Priscilla Fletcher,
of New Hampshire; Miss Georgia Eli
son, of St. Augustine, Md; Mrs. Aaron
Knight Paxson, Mr.. Eugene E. Paxson,
Bohemia Manor; Mrs. ]. Frank Eliason,
Mrs. Morris Fell EIiason,, Miss Elsie
Paxson Eliason, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs.
Janvier Wood, McDonough; Miss Dor
othy Crane, Sparrows' Point, Md.
Miss Katherine Bingaman, Plainfeld,
N. j., and Mrs. Sewell S. Holten, of
Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Delaware City Will Entertain

The Delaware City Board of Trade
are making preparations to welcome
and entertain the Inland Deeper Water
way Association and Delegates on their
visit to Delaware City, Thursday, Sep
tember 18th, 1916. at 2 P. NJ. The AS
sociation and Delegates will be met at
the wharf by company of soldiers, a
band of music and the Board of Trade
who will escort them to the speaker
stand which will be suitably decorated
for the occasion. The Committee of
the Association, Town Council and
Board of Trade expect to have President
Woodrow Wilson and other notable
speakers present. All are invited to be
present.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
FoOd For The Mind

Never was there time in the history
of the country when the people at large
were as constant and inveterate readers
of the newspapers as they are today,
and this is especially so in the matter
of newspaper advertising.
People who few years ago would
hardly look at an advertisement now
digest every word of it, and they do it
with a purpose. The human mind is
expanding and becoming more liberal.
1t demands food and particularly that
class of food that conserves the fnan-
cial interests of the reader. And the
well-worded advertisement appeals di-
rectly to every well-balanced mind. 1t
points the way to economy.
And the wise business man advertises
accordingly.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
BASE BALL NOTES

In an exciting and hard hitting game,
Port Penn won from Middletown, on
the latter's grounds Saturday after
noon, by the score of 10 to 8. This was
the first of a series of three games to
decide the superiority of these two
clubs. Lefty" Finn got his bumps
for fair, being touched up for Is hits.
Dyer was also hit hard. Both teams
played a loose game in the field. Port
Penn got lead of four runs in the first
inning, and was never overtaken.
The score by innings:
Middletown. q 0 l O 0 O-8
Port Penn........... a 0 0 4 0 0 D. lO
GENERAL CHEMICAL co. ON SATURDAY
The attraction at Academy Park,
Saturday. September I'd. is the General
Chemical Company's Team, which has
played and won the series of games
with all the company's teams in the
South and East.
MADLEY CLUB ON LABOR DAY
The strong Madley Club will be the
attraction at Academy Park, both
morning and afternoon. Morning game
called at 10 o'clock, afternoon game at
2.15. They have engaged such we'll
known hurlers as Ernest Greenwell and
George Winters, thus giving them four
of the best pitchers in Wilmington to
select from. Two good games should
be the result of these contests.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
HE DEPARTED QUICKLY

Mr.. John Blizzard frequently slumbers
on his porch these hot Summer nights,
and while dreaming of the bumper crops
his fertile fields are producing last We'd
nesday morning, he was suddenly
awakened by someone prowling around
his hen house. Mr. Blizzard has electric
lights around his buildings, and he in
stantly grabbed his gun and touched the
button. The lights responded and the
intruder was located near the hen house
door. Mr.. B. took good aim and fired,
and the man who was making hasty re-
treat fell to the ground, but gathered
himself up quickly and disappeared in
the darkness.
The next morning Mr.. Blizzard dis
covered traces of blood in the path
where the intruder had fled, and re-
quested the scribe to inform his visitor
that if he will return, he will pay all
doctor bills, during the days he is re-
cuperating, and will positively not
prosecute him.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
House Party At RehObOth

A party of young people will go from
here to Rehoboth today Saturday for
a ten days stay at pleasant cottage
which they have taken for that time.
Those in the party are: Mrs. W. Lee
Pennington. chaperone; Miss Lucy Beck,
of Delaware City; Miss Laura Belle
Kennerly, of Harrington; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Voshell Misses Madeline and
Emma Pennington, Carson Segelken,
Fred Crouch and Ben Gibbs, of Middle
town; and Frank Richards, of Philadel-
phia.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
One Killed. Several Injured

Engineer James Edward Tweedle, of
1881 Walnut street, Wilmington, was
killed and several other members of the
crew injured in a wreck on the Della
ware railroad at Peterson's curve q
short distance below Dover, early Sun
day morning. The injured are: Brake
man W. W. Poe, who formerly worked
on the Maryland division, scalded about
the face; Instructor Fireman W. G. Le-
kites, 1888 Poplar street, Wilmington,
bruised arm and burned by escaping
steam; Fireman j. E. West Jr., 9O1
Vandever avenue, Wilmington, bruises;
Conductor NJ. L. Hobbs and G. C. Lord,
flagman, both of Wilmington, bruised
about the legs.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, September Sd, 1916.
The services of the Forest Presby-
terian Church will be resumed on next
Sunday, September Sd. The pastor ex-
poets to be present and requests the
attendance OF as many of the members
and adherents of the church as can pos
sibly be present at the first services of
a new Church year of Christian Worship
and Work.
1O.3OA. M. Public Worship with ser
mon.
6.45P. NJ. Christian Endeavor service.
Topic: "The Conservation of Home
Life Conservation meeting.
7.3OP. NJ. Evening service with SER
mon.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered on Sunday morn
ing, September 10th, and the Prepara-
tory Service will be held on Friday
evening, September 9Th.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
FOgeI & Burstan will have on
display Early Fall Hats, Saturday,
September I'd.
Bethesda Church Notes
. .entemher Sd. 1916.

Sunday, september Sd, 1916.
$50 A. M. Brotherhood devotional
meeting, lead by Brother Bruce Whit
lock.
1890 AIM. Sacrament of the Lord s
Supper.
7SO P. M. Preaching by the pastor
Monday being Labor Day, the subject
of the Sunday evening talk will be ''In-
spiration for toilers from the life of
Jesus"
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.45 o'clock.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies will begin their fall
work on Tuesday evening next, Sep.
tember 5th, when the business meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. d. R.
Reese, near town. The program will be
in charge of the combined societies.
The members are requested to note this
meeting and arrange to be present.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
WARWICK

Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Spear,
near town.
Mr.. Rodney Price, of New Castle,
was Sunday guest of his parents, MIR.
and Mrs. John Price.
Rev. ]. N. Link and Mrs. Mary
Lofand and Mrs. D. S. Cannon motored
to Wilmington on Tuesday.
Messrs. Leland and Hazel Price and
Mr.. William Price, of near town, are
camping at Chesapeake Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lofand, of
Philadelphia, were weekend guests of
his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Lof1and.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Jones and son,
Arthur, were entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Aiken, at Port Harmon,
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Vinyard and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stephens, all of
Philadelphia, spent from Thursday un-
til Saturday with Mrs. Mary Lofand.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Merritt and chill
dren and Mrs. R. B. Merritt, Sr., and
Mrs. V. L. Vinyard spent Saturday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Guy john
son, in North East.
Miss Josephine Garner, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Garner and Mr..
Howard Padley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Padley, of near town, were
quietly married at Cecilton parsonage,
on Thursday last. Their many friends
wish the young couple long and happy
life.
A Serenade and Variety shower was
given Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Padley, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pad
ley, near town, on Monday evening.
About sixty-six guests being present.
A number of useful presents were re-
ceived and an enjoyable evening spent
by all.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Ten-Cent Hotel For Women

A splendid building being erected in
Chicago at cost of $15O,OOO is to be
opened in few weeks as a hotel for
working girls. Lodging in it may be
secured as low as ten cents per night.
A cafe with proportionately low prices
will be provided and in addition to this,
arrangements will be provided by which
guests may go into the kitchen and
cook food for themselves. The build
ing will accommodate 25O women and
each is privileged to utilize any part of
the hotel equipment including baths,
sewing room, library and laundry free
of charge. 1t is the private philan-
thropy of Chicago banker.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS
Hot
Rain needed.
Dry and dusty.
Squirrel season on.
Let's all go fishing.
Next to the sunshine of heaven is the
person of cheerful disposition.
Never Judge the dimensions of wo-
mans brain by the size of her hat.
Fishermen report good catches of sea
trout in the river near Delaware City.
Government meat inspection costs
each resident of the country four cents
year.
The season for shooting squirrels is
now open and the animals are reported
to be plentiful.
Next Monday, September 4, being
Labor Day and legal holiday, the local
banks will be closed.
The various tribes of Red Men in
Cecil county, Nd, will hold another re-
union and celebration in Elkton, next
Monday, LobOr Day.
While skating on roller skates this
week, Laura Fogel, twelve-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Fogel,
fell and broke her limb.
The 62 acre w. G. Jones 6arm on the
outskirts of Cecilton, Md, was sold at
trustees's sale at Elkton, on Thursday,
to John Bolton, for 54OO.
An auto truck owned by l. Wainer, of
Delaware City, was consumed one day
last week when the engine backfred.
The occupants escaped injury.
The peach, pear and apple crop is the
smallest for many Years, notwithstand-
ing the fact that there were no ~frostsi.
in the early spring sufficient to kill the
fruit.
Unclaimed Letters. The following
list of letters remain unclaimed in the
Post Office for the week ending August
"a: Miss Lillian Ebert, Miss Ethel
Standard, Miss Ruth Wilson, ]. C. OF
well, Alfred Williams, William H.
Wright.
Delaware's peach yield this year, it is
thought, will hardly equal one-ffth of
the usual crop. Orchards that were
sprayed are yielding fairly well but
those that were neglected are bare of
fruit. The "yellows" affected many
orchards.
The fourth dance of the series given
by the Pool Orchestra in the New Cen
tury Club Building last Tuesday even
ing was largely attended. The hostess
were: Mrs Richard Cam, Mrs. George
Kohl, Mrs Richard L. Naudain, Miss
May Holten, Miss Ada Scott and Miss
Josephine Biggs. These dances will con-
tinue until further notice.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
NeighbOr's Cut Widows Crop

When Rev. John H. Beauchamp,
pastor of Nazareth M. E. Church.
learned that Mrs. Richmond Reed, q
widow, nearing her seven4ieth birthday
anniversary, and living about three
miles south of New Castle. had 40 acres
of wheat to cut and no help, he motored
to the mobilization camp on the State
Rifle Range, met Major Reed and Cap
tain Mckay. of Company H, and Sc
cured a three-day furlough for the
grandson, who has been operating the
farm.
At the church the pastor spoke Of
the aged widows plight and sufficient
number of hearers volunteered their
services at noon Tuesday.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
M. E. Pension Fund Work

On September Is the campaign for
raising a $1,000, 900 insurance fund for
aged and incapacitated preachers of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and the
widows and children of others will be
opened in Philadelphia The fund will
be used in caring for ministers in the
conferences of Philadelphia, Whining
ton, Delaware and New Jersey. A gen.
eral committee of one hundred clergy
men and laymen will be formed in each
district to look after collections
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Celebrated 18th Birthday

Magistrate John D. Carter, one of
the oldest residents of Townsend, cele-
brated his 10th birthday, Tuesday. He
boasts of being the only man in the
state his age who can kick his heels
together three times in the air. Mr..
Carter was born in Philadelphia, and is
the Oldest fireman in the state. He en-
Joys good health. Mr.. Carter's two
daughters of Baltimore, gave a dinner
in his honor. Old associates firm Balti-
more and Philadelphia were present.
Mrs. Carter will celebrate her SOth
birthday in few weeks and she boasts
of never having worn eyeglasses.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Bryan's Speaking Tour

William ]. Bryan's speaking tour in
behalf of President Wilson will begin
about September Is, probably in Ohio,
and will continue up to election day, it
was announced on Tuesday at the
national Democratic headquarters. 1t
is planned to have Mr.. Bryan speak in
every Eastern and Middle Western
State except Missouri and Michigan.
When the Bryan itinerary is completed,
arrangement for the campaigning trip
of former Governor Martin H. Glynn, of
New York, will be taken up. He prob
ably will start soon after September 10.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
John P. St. John

John P. St. John, candidate for the
Presidency on the Prohibition ticket in
1884, twice Governor of Kansas and one
of the most widely-known temperance
advocates in the United States, died
Thursday. He was 8S years old, and
had been in failing health since heat
prostration two months ago while on a
speaking tour.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
The Fair Next Week

The Delaware State Fair will open al
Wawaset Park, Wilmington, next Mon
day, September 4. The fair promises
to be the best yet held, the only bad
feature being the barring of children
under the directions of the Board Of
Health. As the advertisement puts it,
there will be something doing day and
night,
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
St. PauTs Church Notes

9.45 A. NJ. Brotherhood Devotional
meeting.
1920 A. M. Morning Sermon, Pastor.
2.OO'P. M. No Sunday School.
645P M. Epworth League, Leader,
Mrs. Ho ward Morris.
7.SO P. NJ. Evening Sermon, pastor.
Until Sept. 18th. complying with the
State Board of Health5 children 16
years of age and under. are not per-
mitted to attend schools or religious
services. This is precaution against
Infantile paralysis.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Aurora BOrealis Observed

The Aurora Borealis, otherwise
known, as the Northern Lights, was
seen plainly about 8 o'clock Saturday
night by observers in several parts of
the State. The lights became visible
about 7.45 o'clock and were at their
greatest brilliance at o'clock. Later
they were obscured by thunder cloud.
1t is unusual for the aurora to be seen
at this time of the year, though it was
observed about June and also last Oc-
tober
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Lineman Injured

Oscar Bay, of Franklinville, Md, a
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company lineman connected with the
Chestertown office, is in Union Hos
pital in serious condition from head
injuries sustained by being thrown when
his motorcycle came in contact with a
COW on the road near Cecllton.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Notice Of Withdrawal of Name

Out of friendliness to Mr.. Charles
DeValinger l thoughtlessly signed his
application for liquor license. Satisfi-
ed that have made a mistake, have
given the proper authorities notice of
my withdrawal Of my name from such
application. l do this not from any
urkindness to Mr.. DeValinger, but be-
cause 1 feel it is my duty so to do.
WILLIAM E. ROBINSON.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
The Railroad Strike

At this time a railroad strike on
Monday next seems very probable. The
railroad heads have declined to grant
an eight hour day to the trainmen, as
recommended by President Wilson, and
the men declare they will walk out at
seven o'clock next Monday morning un-
less that demand IS granted. -
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Steamer Ericsson FIOated

The steamer Ericsson of the Ericsson
Line which was grounded in the Chesa-
peake canal early on Friday morning
when Captain Ireland found three or
fur feet of water in the hold, has been
fi0ated and is undergoing repairs in
Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Will Open September 18th

New Castle county schools will not
be opened until September 18th, ac-
cording to announcement made Tues
day by superintendent E. L. Cross in
the following letter which has been
mailed to each district clerk: ''Sir:
Under a special order of the State
Board of Health you are directed not to
open your district school until Sep
tember IS. Kindly give this important
matter your strict attention"
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Annual Service at Old Union

The Annual Service at Old Union NJ.
E. Church, near Blackbird, will be held
next Sunday, September Sd Preaching
at 1890 A. M, by Prof. William HUGH
inson, of Dickinson College; at 2.45 P.
NJ, preaching by Rev. G. H. Budd, D.
D., of Dover.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
PadTev-Garner Wedding

Mr.. Howard C Padley, younger son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Padley, and
Miss Josephine Garner, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Garner, of War
wick, were married at the M E. Par
sonage, Cecilton, On Thursday evening
by the Rev. ]. NJ Mitchell. They will
reside with the groom's parents.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-02
Francis !. DUPONT a DELEGATE

Francis l. DUPONT has been appointed
by Governor Miller as the delegate from
Delaware to attend the National Tax
Conference which is to be held in Indi-
annapolis, Ind, from August % to Au-
gust 81. Mr.. dupont left fer Indian
apolis yesterday.