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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21

Old st. Anne's Church was
erected in 17O5. The building
was built of bricks brought from
England in 1868, in the reign of
Good Queen Anne" The build
ing is in fine condition and care
fully cared for. Near the church
stands tree of great size and
height which is said to be, with
one exception, the largest tree on
the Atlantic coast. One of it's
huge arms stretches for dis
lance of as feet over the church
pathway. There is a large ard
we'll kept cemetery surrounding
the old church, enclosed recently
with substantial brick and &C.
ment wall, colonial in design, at
a cost of over $4,000.
The old colonial communion
silver is still in use in the daugh-
ter church in Middletown. The
Rev. Percy S. Donaghay is the
present rector of the parish.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Will Share Large Estate

Among the heirs of Joseph
Hendrickson of Philadelphia, who
died last December leaving an
estate of S1,5OO,00O are a number
of Delawareans. His sister, Mrs.
Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., of Will
mington, will receive 100000
and his nephew, J. Frank Della
PLANE of Philadelphia, a like
amount. Mrs. Ella Woodward of
Marshallton, and Mrs. William
Carpenter of Centreville, Mr..
Hendrickson's half. sisters, will
receive 100000 each. Anna and
Chandler Hendrickson, children
of the late William P. Hendrick-
son of Wilmington, brother
of the testator are bequeathed
$4,000 each. Mr.. Hendrickson's
controlling interest in the Ajax
Metal Company of Philadelphia,
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Felled And Robbed BY FOOtpad

John Norris of Marshallton,
last Tuesday night found Jesse
Jones, resident of the town ly-
ing unconscious along the B. & O..
R. R. near Red Clay Creek and
brought him to his home, where
DR.. L. H. Ball revived him. He
stated that he left a trolley car
and started to walk home along
the railroad. Near Kiamensi he
met two men, one white and the
other colored. The latter handed
him an envelope and asked him
to read the address. AS he was
about to do so he was knocked on
the head and fell senseless and
remained so till revived by DR..
Ball. His assailants robbed him
of $4.35, all the money he had
about him. He was found to be
suffering with brain conclusion
and was probably stunned with a
black jack.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Anniversary At
Historic Church

The two hundred and eleventh
anniversary of Old St. Anne's
Episcopal Church, near Middle
town, was observed last Sunday, a
large crowd attending the ser
vices. The historic building-the
second oldest in Delaware-and
its surroundings are in an excel
lent state of preservation. At the
service, at 1890 o'clock,
the Rev. j. j. d. Hall of the Gal
lilee Mission of Philadelphia,
preached and the Rt. Rev. F. J.
Kinsman made the afternoon adj
dress at $50 o'clock.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
ENDOWMENT FOR
OLD SWEDES
Special Services Last Sunday

Special Services Last Sunday
Historic Old Swedes' celebrat-
ed its 217th birthday anniversary
on Saturday, the occasion being
made memorable by the presen-
tation of $4,000 endowment
fund, by the largest communion
service ever held in the building,
and because of the unusual at
tendance at the services. Bishop
kinsman officiated.
Following the Nicene Creed in
the order of the service, the YES
try of the parish and the trustees
gathered about the time-honored
chancel of the church and the
Rev. kirkus, in the name of the
vestry of Trinity Parish, present
ed the endowment fund to Bishop
klnsman, who received it as the
representative of the trustees of
the Protestant Episcopal Church
IN Delaware, thus making a fit
ting elimination to the kindly
and generous spirit that has been
shown to Old Swedes' church
during the months in which the
fund has been gathered.
IN his sermon Bishop Kinsman
told of the work of the church
and OF its glowing record in the
history of the diocese of Della
ware.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Rodney Tablet For Nations
Birthplace

Philadelphia City Council on
Thursday passed an ordinance
reciting that whereas there is no
authentic portrait of Caesar Rod
ney in existence, the Caesar Rod
ney Chapter, D. A. R., be granted
permission to place in Indepen-
dence Hall, P h | a d e p HI a, a
bronze tablet to his memory COM
memorating his famous ride from
Dover to that city to secure the
vote of Delaware for the Declara-
tion on July a, 1776.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Barn And Stock Burned

Lightning one night last wee
fired and destroyed the barn an
contents including the clover ha
crop, on the Clayton Kirby farm
near Harrington. Three horse
and two mules persisted in til
flames. A bolt struck the home
Clarence Jordan in the same Sc,
ton and passing under bed O
which an infant was sleepin,
wrecked one side of the room an
passed out the chimney. A tel
ant house on a farm near Ma,
nolia was also struck and burne
with it's contents.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21

the latter town. Edgar Barrett,
the town bailiff, called divers
attention to the matter, and when
the latter paid no heed started to
arrest him. Oliver resisted and
struck Barrett on the head with a
Ratchet, rendering him senseless
for time. Oliver surrendered
and waving a magistrates hear
ing gave bond for his appearance
at the September term of Court
at Elkton.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
S12S,822.S5

Miss Robinson stated the great
est need of the Women's College
to be new dormitory. This
should be ready for use by Sep
TENDER 1919. The Dean requested
the trustees to take up the matter
of arousing public sentiment at
once, so that the members of the
next Legislature may know they
are merely expressing the wish of
the citizens of the State in MAX
ing and appropriation for the
purpose.
AS a result of the Students
Loan Fund, established this year
by the Women's Clubs of the
state, three students have been
able to remain in college, who
otherwise would have been oblig-
ed to withdraw at the end of the
first term.
Announcement was made of
the new course in agriculture to
be offered at the Women's Col
lege this fall. This is the only
college in the United States to
offer such a course to women, and
the response will be observed
with a great deal of interest.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
The Introduction of Card Records

The Introduction of Card Records
At present only an accident or
a piece of extra good fortune
makes it possible to learn a pu-
pills school record after the pupil
has quit school, in almost any
public school outside of Whining
ton. Yet such records are fire.
uuently asked for, are frequently
needed, and the inability to get
them imposes serious loss of ben
eft upon young people.
In each school there should be
a system of card records. One
set of cards to contain the list OF
pupils now in school, the card
should show the pupils complete
record, year by year, as he passes
through the school. Another set
of cards should be made up of the
cards of those who once attended
the school but left it. Another
set Of card should be used to
give to pupils when they go from
one school to another, to be called
transfer cards. The transfer
card should contain complete
statement of the pupils work in
school up to that time. These
transfer cards given to pupils
leaving one school to enter an
other, would in themselves be a
boon to children who change
schools during the term, since it
would enable them to fit into the
new school just where they leave
the former school, without the
usual loss of year or more in
schooling by being put back" An
oak case containing four drawers,
one drawer for each kind of cards
and Supply" drawer, with the
necessary cards, would cost from
Sc to SO per school room. This
Improvement should be command
ed by the State Board of Educa-
ton, the equipment supplied by
that Board, and the money ap-
propriated by the Legislature.
The entire expense need not be
more than $4,000. If appropriated
from the State Treasury, this
money will not come out of taxes
paid locally. The question be-
fore the legislature and the citi-
zens will be, should this $4,000 be
spent for such a system of school
records, or for some other pur-
pose.
Dealing With Schools That Are
Too Large
Definite and precise power. ad-
equate in it's scope, should be
lodged in some Board, whether
the County School Commissioner
or the State Board of Education,
to relieve and to remove intoler-
ably bad school conditions when
such conditions exist and the
local School Committee neglects
or refuses to adopt recommended
tions for their betterment. An ag-
gravated case of this kind has
persisted for several years in one
district in the state. Some very
small schools exist and are kept
open from year to year. Some
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
STATE BOARD SENDS
LETTERS TO THE PUBLIC

schools year after year are too
large for one teacher, and no re-
lief seems possible. Joint action
between neighboring d tr C is
might relieve such conditions,
but as favorable action by both
districts is needed, the action
never is taken. Hence the neces-
sity to clothe some Board with
authority to act.
A school that is too small, with
no outlook that it may become
larger, should be closed, and the
few pupils cared for in a neigh
boring school or sc hools. A
school that is too large, with
every sign of continuing so,
should be relieved, either by the
erection of another room and the
hiring of another teacher; or sew
eral such large schools adjoining
each other might combine to erect
single additional room, put in
one additional teacher, and there
care for the larger or Grammar
pupils of both the schools that
are too large for one teacher. To
effect these changes power should
be put into some central Board
like the County School Commits
sion to order the changes and to
see them carried out, if the local
School Committees refuse or fail
to act as directed. In the case of
the school that is too small, the
state has a right to interfere,
since the state dividend is being
wasted, in part at least, if all of
one dividend is spent for four or
five children, as compared with
neighboring districts where there
is dividend for twenty or more
children. Interference is justi-
fed when the school is too large,
since the children are not re-
ceiving what the state is paying
for, namely, good common
school education. A Board with
sufficient powers could remedy
these bad conditions quickly and
effectively. Give such a Board
the right to use the State Divi-
dend for its purpose, provide it
with several port b e school
rooms for each county, and it can
meet the needs of ei t h er the
school that is too small or the
school that is too large. Last year
there were Is schools in the State
that were too small, and over 100
white schools that were too large
(more than 45 pupils enrolled)
during part of the year and in
some cases during the entire
year.
Children who are deprived of
their fair and proper chance to
secure good schooling, because
they are not aware of their loss,
are dependent upon the school Of
ficials to plead their cause and
their claims. Not to call atten-
ton to these facts would be fail.
ure to perform an official duty.
Charles A. Wagner,
Secretary of the State Board OF
Education
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21

caught in the machine and hi
head was drawn into the drud
last Tuesday and was probabI
fatally injured before he was rel
cued. He was rushed to Dela
ware Hospital where it was foun,
that his skull was fractured AM
little hope was felt for his recov
cry.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21

Kent County Levy Court hs
authorized advertising Tor biz
for $4,000 of good roads bond
the last series of the 100000 i
sue sanctioned four years ago
the Legislature.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
POPULAR NOVEL
in PHOTOPLAY
At Newark Opera House
Next Friday

When Bluebird Photoplays de-
cided to make screen version of
the story of "That Lass O. Low
rie's," which lately found such
remarkable favor as "Secret
Love- with Helen Ware as it's
screen-star, they had intended to
advance a series of novel-screen-
ed product on s, but circum-
stances changed their plans. The
Bluebird people, however, re-
tanned one more production in
their schedule of features based
on both stage play and a print
ed story-"Rupert of Hentzau."
So strong is it's theme and so
splendidly did it adapt itself to
nhotoplaying that Rupert of
Hentzau," which will be seen at
the Newark Opera House on Fri
day, June 23rd could not be de-
MED. Whatever else might be
discarded from the Bluebird ar
engagements this stirring Anthony
Hone piece had so many bracing
situations and cleverly realized
a m a t c possibilities in its
favor, that good business judg-
ment impelled the producers to
give it to the public in screen
form.
Then, too, Jane Gail had acted
the principal female role, and
that meant much in added favor
bound to result from the showing
of Rupert of Hentzau" as a
Bluebird feature. Miss Gail mea-
sured up to every standard re-
CURED, and so artistically realiz-
ed the role of Queen Flavia that
it would have been unfortunate
indeed, if the presentation of the
film under any other patronage
than Bluebird had been accom-
plished.
Henry Ainley was the artistic
creator of the dual role of Rudolf
Rassendyll and King Rudolf V OF
Ruritania in Rupert of Hent
Eau" The Bluebird presents {
sequel in "The Pris oner Of
Zenda" in which it will be re
called that Ras sendvll wa:
crowned king, in remarkable cir
"umstances, because of his strik
mo likeness to the real monarch
This resemblance is essential t.
fulfill the requirements of "Rup
ert of Hentzau"; hence Nh
Ainley plays both roles.
Cast with a company of splen
did actors and actresses in sup
port, with Charles Rock leade
among the players, the Bluebir'
feature has been prepared witt
the same superior methods o
production and equipment, tina
marked the earlier pictures il
this remarkable program o
photo dramas.
!. Straight to nature the produc
err has gone for some of the mos
beautiful settings for stirrin,
scenes of sensational accomplish
ment ever presented in photo
plays. Understanding country
sides, stately forests and flower
ing hedges; the search for unus
ually beautiful landscapes ha
been rewarded with richness o
detail that will delight the ev
while interest in the splendi
acting is intensified.
ADV.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Felled Town Officer With Hatchet

George F. Oliver, who conducts
a warehouse business at Akin,
near Perryville, left his automo-
bile unlighted, one night last
week in front of Owens store in
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21

has been sold to other stockhold-
ers for 100000 and the rest OF
his estate consists of cash and
securities.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
Skull Crushed In Crane Drum

Joseph Donesky, aged II, en-
ployed in operating a large crane
in the Manganese Steel Com
pany's plant at New Castle, was
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21
NEW DORMI-
TORY NEEDED

Course In Agriculture Offer
ed AT Women's College
Dean Winifred J. Robinson, of
the Women's College, in a report
submitted to the trustees last
week, presented the following fl
cures:
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-06-21

Valuation of Plant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE CASE.

Sometimes the world is peevish.
OF its good it does not think.
But upon abyss of evil
II must hover on the brink
To repine At what may happen.
II the i'll it cannot stem:
But these times don't hunt for trouble
For it's trouble hunting them.
When prosperity's abundant,
And things seem to come our way
When work isn't much hardsh-u
And life seems inclined to ni1
Then ungrateful folks must lrut..'t
And declare good luck pro A..
Now. they needn't look for troINI.,
Since It's trouble looks for tLonl.
It's queer streak in us humans
To be ever looking out
For the i'll luck not apparent
When good fortune is about.
But our times are spared this folly
Which It's too late to condemn.
For they need not look for trouble
As It's trouble hunting them.
Baltimore .tmc can,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
NORTHFIELD.

w. A. Shaw, meteorological in charge
of the local station of the United States
weather bureau, reports n mean tenn
perature of 50 degrees in Mortified for
September, which is also the normal tenn
perature for the month. Tho highest
was IS degrees, on the 14th, and the
lowest was 80 degrees, on the 26th. The
greatest daily range was A. degrees, on
the 18th, and the least daily range was
five degrees. on the 9th The precipita-
ton amounted to exactly three inches,
the normal for the month being 27f
inches The prevailing wind was from
the south, the total movement 5,096 miles
the average hourly velocity IL miles, and
the maximum velocity 26 miles per hour
from the south on the 9th. The month
was made up Of ten clear six partly
cloudy and IA cloudy days. Precipitation
in quantity sufficient to measure occurred
on II days Auroras were noted on the
I'd 26th and 10th, and fog on the 10th
18th. and 21st Thunderstorms occurred
on the list, 23d and 18th. there were light
frosts on the Sd. 10th. 18th and nth. and
a heavy frost on the 26th
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
MIDDLESEX.

The harvest supper and social given ~
the Ladies' Home circle last Friday e'e-
ing was well attended. The ladies took
in about Sl2.-Mrs. George Martin of Will
Jamestown, who came sunday to remain
for few days with her sister, Mrs. Ar
thur Newhall, has returned to her home.
Mrs. Isaac Newton of Barnard came
last Wednesday to see her daughter, Mrs,
Arthur Newhall.--W. II. Vaughn spent sun
day in Waterbury Center.-Mr and Mrs.
G. *. Johnson and family motored from
Burlington Sunday and spent the day
with the Vaughn brothers at the Vaughn
home. Mrs. Ellen Boyce of Waitstied
was a Weekend guest of her sister Mrs.
Minnie Richardson. Mrs. Minnie Rich
ardson and sister, Mrs. Ellen Boyce Cf
Waitsied, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
w. II. Vaughn Sunday and called on
their aunt, Mrs. Nancy Richardson. who
is very low.--SundaY w. O. Comstock Of
Montpelier, accompanied by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Comstock motored
to Forth Ethan Allen and then on to
North Ferr!sburg, and We're guests for
dinner of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lewis
A large delegation Of townspeople went TO
Fort Ethan Allen Sunday to see the Var
mont National Guardsmen.- Grange
Monday evening had an attendance of
about 100, 30 coming down from Barre.
The tahleauX given by the South Barre
Grange were well done.-Th next two
meetings OF the Grange will he given oVc.'
10 the ladies and gentlemen. The ladies
will furnish the program for October Ii
and November the gentlemen. The one
one having the best program anu largest
number of officers and members present
will he given n supper November % by the
locipp cida
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

North Adams. Mass. Miss Elizabeth
Bell of Claremont, n. H., Mr. and Mrs
Henry Folsom and j. e. Bronson of
Fellows Falls, David 1epp Of Middle
bury, Mr.. and Mrs tzob Bashaw. Mr.
and Mrs Jacob Pfenning. Mr.. and Mrs
Seward, Olin Bashaw. Mia Van Gas
back and Mrs. Emma Loyzcle of Rut-
land.-Mr. and Mrs. J. 4. Murray have
closed their home. "Grcystono,' for the
winter Mrs. Murray has gone to Rut-
land, where she will pass two weeks at
the Sycamore Inn. From there she Will
go to Lake Placid y. y, for the win
ter. Mr.. Murray has returncd to his
business IN New York-Mrs. T.. r.. Fart
low of Jersey city, y. j., is passing sew
eral weeks in town.-Elram Aver is scr-
iously ill.-Mrs. Ralph ScverY died AT the
Proctor hospital September 80 after
undergoing three operations. She was 70
years of age She is survived by her
husband and three children and hcr
father. john Kusmuu of Rochester The
funeral was held AT her late home Tues
day morning, the Rev. l.. r.. Hayes Of
iiciatinE, Intcrment in Rochester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
BETHEL.

Tho ,I,rcral Of Albert = Newton of
barnard, well known and frequent Wis
itor here, was held at his late home Tues
day AT 100 y. m. the Eov. VIII e. lIar-
NoE officiating, with iutcrment al the
MIR Newton was born - years ago in the
were George Walker Charles Townsend,
Clayton campbell aud Frank Wright
Mr.. ewtou was born n years ago in the
house near which re died last Sunday of
heart failure, having pat UP his horse
after q drive TO this village to consult a
physician. Twice married, he survived
both wives. and is survived by an only
child. George ". Newton of this village
and three sisters. Mrs. John 3, Trevor,
Mrs. George Armstrong and Mrs. Mayo,
all of Cincinnati. Nh Newton will be much
The Womans club held its first regular
meeting of tho season Monday afternoon
with Mrs Guy Wilson as hostess. About
20 members attended. Mrs. Wilson gave
report of the biennial meeting of the
national federation. which she attended
in New York city and Mrs r. \. Chap
man reported the state federation meet
ing in White River Junction. Miss Helen
Brooks was Mt East Randolph last Sat
,irdav to attend the wedding ceremony
and reception OF Miss Ruth Sprague and
DR.. Clark Freeman OF thlcago. miss
ella Gushing has sold the Harrington
place on River street to Dr. q. V. Greene
taking his residence on Church street as
part pavment. Possession Is to be giver
about November Mrs. \. Lee CadN is
visiting at W. A. Woods in Waterbury,
The Iniversalist ladies will held theu
annual fair at the town hall November
q and o. They will hold a supper al
Harrington parlors this week Friday Al
800 n. MFRS r. l.. Macy of Rochester
y. y is spending the month at Fred y
Chapman's-A. ~ Newell went Tuesday
to the Randolph sanitorium for an OPP
Grafton. Roy 4 Abbott was in Burling
ton Wednesday to accompany home hi:
wife from the Mary Fletcher hospital
Henry Smith is recovering from the ef
fects Of an operation for hernia at thu
Mary Hitchcock hospital in Hanover, \
H.-Capt L. \. Blake. Of New YORK
CAPTAIN OF the steamship Virginia OF :
Hawaiian steamship company, and Mrs
Blake visited last Sunday al w. c, Cliff
ford's and with Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
arc now visiting in Meine.-Mr. and Mrs
NJ. y. Kendall went Tuesday to Spring
field Mass to see their daughter. Mrs
j. II. Miller who was reported CRITICAL,
III with intestinal trouble-Georse Il
Chase has completed a large addition t'
his greenhouse.