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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mrs. Preston X, Erdman, of 5922 Greene
street and her daughter, Mrs. Robert r.
McCracken, accompanied by her small
daughter are spending several days in At
lantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Miss Frances Reed of Cary Farms. Lex
ington. Mass, is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs William G. Shields Jr., Ala School
lane
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Miss June Harmer, Of city line, will
entertain Miss Evelyn Clavey, of 4l5
Concord avenue, Wilmington, this week
A supper and theatre party will be given
for her on Friday by Mr.. and Mrs, James
T. Harmer The guests will include Miss
Dorothy Gramm, Miss Josephine Dunlap,
Mr. Horace Fields, Mr.. Harry $. Griffith
Mir Walter Clarke and Mr.. John l.. Stone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mrs. James S. Francks, OF Pelham
Court, has returned from a visit to Cam
den S G..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mrs. r. De witt Cuyler gave = dinner
on saturday night at the Beach club in
Palm Beach, to celebrate the birthday of
MIR. CuYler.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28
South PHILADELPHIA

Miss Ray CapIan, of 53l Moore street
gave theatre party last week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28
Germantown

Mrs William c, Watt and her daughter
Miss Eleanor de b. Watt, of the Morris
Apartments. are spending a fortnight in
Washington.
MFR. and Mrs. Gordon s, Carrigan, Of
SEA Lincoln drive, have returned from
Atlantic City, n, j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mr. A. J. Chauveau. of Wyncote road,
Jcnlintown, gave a smoker on Saturday
evening, at his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mrs Alexander H. Cassatt will enter
tain at dinner this evening at her town
house, 2O2 West Rittcnhousc square
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. William s. MacIntyre, of
Moylau, are enjoying a stay in Florida
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r Ellwood Allison. of
Walllngford, are cruising on their house.
boat in Florida waters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs L. Irving Handy and Mrs
Solomon Refs are registered at the Bel
haven, Rshoboth, Del.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Helfrch, Of Park
avenue. entertained at cards AT their
home on Saturday evening A buffet
supper followed There were l6 guests
present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
H0NoRs REoUIsITIoN
Governor Permits Return OF blanchard
and Martin to Answer Charges
I'm Baltimore.

Governor Stuart yesterday honored a
requisition from Governor Harrington,
or Maryland. for Lee Edward Blnn-
chnrd and Raymond Martin. under ar.
rest IN Rtchmond, who are wanted in
Baltimore on charge OF larceny and
receiving stolen goods. Policeman Law
renee King returned with them to the
Monumental City.
y requisition for Joseph Cox. alias
Joseph Thomas, and Mary Thomas, who
are wanted In Richmond On a charge
OF grand larceny, who are under ar
rest IN Baltimore. was issued by GOV.
crnor Stuart Detective Sergeant Eel-
lam left last night TO return with the
prisoners.
acquisitions were also issued for
Reuben Jones, who is under arrest in
Williamson, w. Va, and Charles iIona.
ker. being held by the authorities OF
Fayetteville. w. Va, both OF whom
arc wanted in Montgomery County.
Jones Will be brought back to answer
a charge of malicious stabbing. while
Honaker is wanted on Il charge of de !.
sorting his wife and children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

and Talcott's School. 2o7 North I.om-
hardy Street, at O'clock
This association maintains free
Kindergarten in Fulton. /, also gives
a scholarship o the Richmond Train
ing school for Undergraduates TO any
young woman Of ability who may need
financial aid In preparing herself for
~ profession. The association would
like TO undertake other work along
the lines of child welfare. such az
sending regular story-tcllcrs or game
leaders where large groups of children
arc together. Lack Of funds prevents
this wider work. ana even a fun ac-
compiishmcnt Of that already under
taken.
The association is entirely dependent
upon membership dues 10 run the kin
dcrgarten. II Is hoped that every
members viii he present at this annual
meeting to hear the report OF the past
year q great success.
year and TO help TO make the coming
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
THE LOAN OF ONE
HUNDRED MILLIONS
Is Not to BE Compared With
the Assistance Which
Mrs. Fischer GOt.
Health Can BE Easily Dbtnincd
Since Tanlac Was In
trOduced.

nat Is paitry loan of one hunarc1
hiiiion compared to the retur, m
heailh OF one OF our citizenso H,,ltb
- worm more than money IL is ,ha
greatest asset anyone can nave Atd
II can be easily obtained since ,bc ad-
vent of Tanlac.
One OF the Richmond women 10 ma
ncaiih upon taking Tanlac is Mrs. H.
y FISCHER, OF $50 South Pine stree,
In = recent interview she was iovoua
AT her recovery and said: Every
morning when | would awake had
vomiting spells. 4 have had these
Spells TOR over a year, and they gradu-
ANY grew worse all the time WAC
also worried with a pain in my hacl;
and stomach. had no appetite and
was very weak and passed restless
nights on account OF awful dreams. My
husband bought Tanlac for me, and
since taxing II my appetite has i'm
proved. and eat anything with n re-
lish. J haven't been troubled with
those vomiting spells. and the pains
III my back and stomach have disap-
pcnrcd. sleep good and sound now
and my general condition has improved
greatly and | feel fine. Tanlac has
helped me and have all the Gath in
the world In il. /. believe H. Will helm
others IL they Will try it.
Another case OF where Tanlac brought
almost instant relief. And as il has
help you. Only a trial is necessary TO
convince you TINT Tanlac is the Master
Medicine. Go to-day to one OF the
POLK Miller Drug stores and get a bot
tie Of Taniac. AIR. Prince is ALWAYS M
the Broad and Third Street store, where
he will courteously explain Tanlac.
Price Sl.0o per observation-disclosures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
WOULD WIDEN BANK STREET
Administrative hoard Petitions t.cn-
crni Assembly for Authority-N
Stnte to build Memorial Gate.

The Administrative Board yesterday
adopted a resolution offered by Com.
missioner iiirschberg. requesting tho
General Assembly to pass Il dill ful
the widening OF Bank Street from
Ninth to Twelfth. IN order TO relieve
: traffic congestion on Main street.
Captain w. ", Myers. u member Of
the House OF Delegates. WHO was pres-
ent. reminded lne board that Senator
Wendenourg had offered Il like bill 1T
the last Legislature. ana that il had
been defeated, ifc suggested that the
board merely ask that the city he
allowed u pave The stree, from ,i.rb
to curb, eliminating the sidewalks.
which would require only a small nor
ton OF the Capitol Square to make a
walkway.
TWO resolutions offered ny Commits
s1oncr Mccarthy. each CARRYING Il Pc
tiiion to the LcSijlaturc, were adopted.
Captain McCarthv wants a better Grade
| constructed in The walkway through
Capitol Square % Eleventh and bank
Streets, on which. owing to its steep
ness. he says. ,nany accidents have
occurred. Ills second resolution asks
the Legislature TO appropriat. not
more than $4,000 for tho erection Of
Il memorial gate ~ lakewood Cemetery
for the Confederate dead. Captain
Myers promised to work In support >!
the proposed bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
Isbcll-DnNis,

LiNCHBURG. VA. January 1V.-rhe
home OF Dr. G. A. Davis. Of Earle
Rock. Va, was the scene Of ver..'
beautiful marriage on Thursday. tie
principals being Norris cullen isJcli,
of Louisa County. and Miss Nicie An
dcrson Davis, sister of Or. Davis. Of
Eagle Rock, ana daughter OF Jackson
Davis, prominent citizen OF Gooch
land County. The ceremony was PEE
FORMED by President J. T. L. Iundicy
Of the Virginia Christian COLLEGE,
LynchburS, Va. Mr.. and Mrs. !sbril
started on an early train FOR an ~
tended northern tour and will return
TO Their future home, in I.ouisa. in
ten DAYS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

mers gown was of black tulle and sill
yer lace.
Mrs. Duncan Word. Mrs. Edgar VII
kins. Mrs. Hodges Baker. Miss Sarah
Keeling Wilson. Mrs. Arthur G. Thorn
son, Miss Elizabeth Nicely. Misses Ruth
Wilborn. Jane Nicely. Florence Nash,
Essie Gayle Wilson and Mary Hunter
ana Mrs. Washington Reed Jr as
sisted in doing the honors OF the after
neon
To Give Play.
Richmond folk "ho motored gu, to
Westhampton last June fo,, the de-
ltghtfui performance of LAS You Like
II. given b. the Dramatic Club Of
hichmond College on it's lovely wooded
campus. VIII be Interested To know
that these clever young PLAYERS will
present George BERNARD Shaw's You
Never Can Tell tonight in the col
lc.e auditorium.
Admirers Of tho great English dram
ats, have had ali TOO few oppor-
tutitlcs to see his famous comedies ON
The local stage. and "Sou Never Can
Ten Is assured i large ana apprc-
ciative audience
ninnrr nj Country club.
\ cabaret diniIcr, 10 bc served from
- a.3p o'cloc!:, Will be- given at the
country club o: Virginia Tomorrow
hiSbt i'thCiH- VIII follow the dinner,
lasting until IL o'clock. \ special car
VIII leav" the club forty-fve minutes
later
Those who haN- engaged tables are
as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. e. 4. Burnett, Or ami
Mrs i. c. Bryan. AIR. and Mrs. Gordon
Wallace MIR ana Mrs Robert !. Tallcy.
Sanford Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs stuart
Jones. T. Cutchins, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
fiTcell. AIr. AMI Mrs. George Morgan
Henry :. iiotchkiss, Kent Rawlcy. MISC
9. Woody. Or. ". B. Hopkins - A.
Montgomery. Childrey Scntt, DR. and
Mrs. Robins, James jefcries. J. j. Pol
lard Mrs w Ebci. Mrs. Lafferty. l.. c.
Mayo, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Peasants
Mr.. and Mrs. 4 Branch Cabell, Mrs
J. Z. Hodges. William Todd Carl
Fleming, DR.. scales, Mrs. John A.
Clark Mr.. AMI Mrs. Granville Grey
Or. White. Miss Putncy, Mr. ana Mrs
Preston Kelvin. Mr.. and Mrs W. H.
Pi@zini. Clarence Grey, j. McCombs
Mr. and Mrs Montague. Mrs. r. Taylor
y, l. Massle aad Mr.. and Mrs. George
". Warren
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

N,s NcDonrcl and hor a,uch,
,Iiys IT,, W,n,nnan y, 49,,
who have been AT Buck I'M" for
several week. left Yesterday for
summcrville. E g
Mics pob,a, pox, =, r,a.;ua !.
,o,. -. ,,,n., r W.. -
-, W., rr.n;-ii,, S,raa, - ~,
-, ~. 49,, u-i,ita '
,,,rr Iii 49, 10
e,,.e, =, ~. v-,,; &c
...st rr.nl.ii, S,ra.,
,.nos, ~ 49, NJ. 20 ny. ,''e
s,enrns "a rra5ar;nl.,,,, A'N ''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
NcMtnnper Men Invited.

on account of the peculiar appeal OF
It's photoplay offering. 9TH. Fourth rs
tate" the Colonial mana cement has
invited every newspaper worker In
itichmond, in whatever department.
editorial, mechanical or advertisne to
witness the picture to-day or to-mor-
row. as the guest OF the house.
As it's name signifies, The Fourth
Estate" is story OF newspaper life.
IT is said that the scenes shown In the
picture version OF the play were pho
tographed in the plant Of the Chicago
Record Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
Hastings court Case..

Maynard Bates was convicted yes
terday in the Hastings Cnurt II a
charge of assault and battery, the Jury
bringing in verdict OF six months in
jail
Gilman LeFord was found guilty of
petit larceny. his penalty being fixed
at six months in Jail
The jury disagreed in the case OF
Leila Coles, charged with the theft
from w J. kiimartin of $40 in cash
and n draft for $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
Orange Acquitted.

The eases against NJ. H. Orange,
charged with stealing 81 from q. n,
Alley and 50 from +. W. Chalklcy.
were dismissed IN the Police Court
yesterday. Mr. Orange explained that
lie had sven checks for these amounts.
and that because of AN error in check
ing, the bank had refused payment.
lie promptly made good the amounts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
Sent 10 GRIND Jury.

Joseph Johnson and Charles Johnson.
of this city, ard Perth johnson, OF
Norfolk were each sent on to the
grand jury from the Police Court yes
terday on charge of entering the
boiler shop of George McCabe. Seventh
and Ohio Streets. Fulton. and stealing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

Among the railroad men visitors in
the city yesterday was J. Y. Mitchell,
travelling freight agent OF the Mer-
chants and Miners Steamship Com
pany. with headquarters In Norfolk
President George w. Stevens, OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio, was in New
York yesterday attending the meeting
OF the board of directors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
Cnmpbcii-,Jackson,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
.ioRpONSVlLLE. VA. January 90.
Thomas y. Campbell, Of Wilmington.
Fluvanna County, and Miss Susie Jack
son, or Louisa. were married in Wash
ington on Tuesday. The bride is a
sister Of II. i. Jackson, train dispatcher
on TIE Virginia Air Line. who lives
in South Gordonsville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

Members of the First I,,i,,r,,,
church vii! hold their annual mcetin.
Tonight n : o'clock. After a s,Ipp.r
and speeches business session viii
he held.
he held
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
southside Dcnocru,s 10 ucc,.

The regular monthly meeting al mo
south Richmoni Democratic Club win
ne held IN Fraternity iIall. 1905 Hull
street Tonight at o'clock. Several
matters Of Importance Will be dis
CuSSen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

uary were s4s9.3oo. as against s34s.3oo
last year. an increase OF $4,000. For
the period Of July to January II the
earnings arc estimated ut si6.073. 900.
compared with $l2.352.S0D a year ago.
an increase OF $3.720.5ov
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
RAILROAD EARNINGS
SHOW UPWARD TREND
Statements of Principal Roads OF
United States Average 80 Per
Cent Gross Gain.
c. * o. WESTWARD EXTENSION
Piers of Bridge at SciotovilIe, o.,
Ready for Immense Steel Spans.
VIII Facilitate Handling OF Coal
Shipments.

Earnings OF the principal railroads
or the United states. rejecting the up-
ward climb OF business conditions in
the country ana the recovery Of COM
hcrce from the staGnation that i'm
mediately followed the outbreak Of the
European war, gained 30 per cent in
gross during tho month OF November.
as compared with those Of Il wear ago
The net revenues of forty-two rail
roads increased - per cent. while tho
operating income gained about 81 pcr
cent.
Forty-two railroads. with l5S.G3a
miles OF limo. showed In November
gains IN gross revenue Of s.2.3sG. 900.
as compared with November a year
ago, or 30 per cent The ne, revenues
increased s3s,05o.00o, or "A per cont.
net operating income, s3G52i 900 or
81 per cent. mileage Increased . no,
cent. operating expenses II per cent
ana taxes pc" cent. These cxtraor.
binary increases indicate chiefly Tho
tremendous movement of freiuh, and
comparatively little or any change i'm
freight rates
IN analyZin2. the operating cxpeuse,
OF inc roads. the Item Of maintenance
OF ways shows an increase OF per
cent. maintenance OF equipment Of iG
per cent and transportation expenses
OF 70 per cent. The improvement, II,
gross earnings ~ geographical diyi-
sion is mos. marked in the trunk
lines. which Increased about 80 per
cent. New England was second with
an increase Of il per cent, Will. tho
Western States decreased 81 per cent
against Is and 20 for the Southwestern
and Southern lines. The trunk lime
I earnings reflect not only the heavy
movement of manufactured good. To
the seabnard for export, but tn. ex.
port movement OF foodstufs aud the
bclatcd traffic In coal
The piers Of the Chesapeake ana
Ohio Northern Bridge at Sciotuvillc
near Portsmouth. o., are now ready
Tor the steel, il was announced yes
terday from tho local officers Of the
F. ROAD The construction OF this bridge
is part OF the construction OF a short
connecting line % the Chesapeake and
ONO. and knows as the Chesapeake
and Ohio Northern Railway This
bridge which Will contain the largest
river trusscs ever erected in this coun-
Try, VIII afford the line of a direc,
connection with the Hooking Valley
hallway. and Will greatly facilitate the
movement OF coal to the Great Lakes
/ me estimated earnings Of the South
ern hallway for the second week in
January were Si.1S0.1l4, as compared
win SlooS.61t for the same week Of
last year, an increase of sl22.04O ac-
| cording to figures made public yes
terdaE. by Comptroller a. H. Plant
/ Chesapeake ana pbio.s eeti-,.,l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
Grandchildren 10 Meet.

t'randchildren's Chapter. No l.
United Daughters of the Confcderacy
will meet this afternoon at o'clock
IN Lee Camp Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21
WOMEN's MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Richmond
Kindergarten Association will take
place this afternoon at Misses Scott
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

me estimated earnings Of the South
crh halfway for the second week in
January were Si.lS0.7l+, as compared
win fiooS.61i for the same week OF
last year. an increase of sl22.04O, ac-
cording TO figures made public yes
terday by Comptroller A. H. Plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-21

chesapeake ana ohio's estimated
earnings for the second week of Ian
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-25
FOGEL & BURSTAN'S OPENING

Winter outside, but Spring inside
FOgel & Burstan's! Our beautified
Store filled with Spring Goods just
as lovely.
Two skilfuI trimmers, Misses Iva
Detreik and Alice Fletcher. both
with wide experiences in N. Y. and
Philadelphia houses, in charge Of
our Millinery Department.
So we are better equipt than
ever to give you best values for
your money. Exact copies of the
most exclusive Hats Models shown
in our Opening--nO two hats alike.
Mrs. FOgel bought well selected
stock Of Shapes and Trimmings.
We're sure we can please the most
critical. Prices reasonable.
Also, full line Of beautiful Spring
Waists, Suits, Dresses, Coats,
Hosiery, Underwear, Dress Goods,
Neckwear and Footwear.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-25
New Century Club

Garden Day" at the New Century
Club on Tuesday under the direction of
Miss Ethel W. Brady, proved very
entertaining with this pleasant program
"How to Plan Your Home Grounds"-
Mrs. E. NJ. Vaughan. Treatment of
the Lawn in SPRING G. j. Free
man. "How to Grow Sweet Peas Sue
cessfully" = Mrs. C. A. Hoffecker.
Pruning Roses"-Mrs. Charles Der
rickson. 'Insects that attack the Gar
den"-Mrs. George Kohl, "Beautifying
Clothes-line Posts'-Miss Josephine
Biggs. "Old Boxwood in new Gardens"
Miss Mary Hutchin. ''Native Homes
of Different Foods" Mrs. J. E. Walls.
"Our Birds as Protectors" Miss Ethel
w. Brady.
After the program was finished a
half hour was passed when the members
exchanged views on growing flowers and
exchanged seeds for spring use.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-25
DELAWARE CITY HONOR ROLL

Following is the honor roll of the
public school of Delaware City for the
month ending March Is:
Primary grade Edna Yearsley and
Sobieski Owens.
First grade-Fred Fehl, James Nc
Carthy, Harold Wilkinson and Ida Nc
Intosh.
Second-Louis Ludlam, William Der
rickson, Elizabeth Adkins, Reba Can
non and Margaret Meade.
Third-Frank Johnson, Leroy Knight,
Reginald Owens, May Fehl and EVELYN
Morris.
Fourth = John Boyer, Josephine
Hagan, Margaret Walters and Harry
Heal.
Fifth = Anthony Higgins, Harvey
Wilkinson, BERTHE jefferson, Davis
Coale, Mary Mccarthy and Margaret
Davidson.
Sixth-Emma Schaefer, Ida Derrick
son and Preston Beck.
Seventh--Jack Reybold, Fred Moore,
Minerva Shultz and Louise Pordham.
Eighth-Margaret Schaefer, Louise
Beck and Gertrude Corbit.
Ninth = Ernest Hickman, Rodney
Schunder, Myrtle Collins, Marjorie
Pordham and Mae Yearsley.
Tenth-Frank Schaefer.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-25
GRANGE NOTES

A good sized audience assembled in
McWhorter Hall Friday night to attend
the open meeting of Peach Blossom
Grange
Mr.. Alexander Corbit presided and
introduced the speakers.
Mr.. ]. McDonagh loaned the Grange
his Columbia Graphanola thereby hav-
ing delightful music all the evening.
Prof. G. A. McCue gave much infor
nation on his subject, "Home Orchard
Problems" reviewing the early history
of orchard planting for home use about
1929, until the early seventies when
orchard planting commenced for COM
mercial use. The orchard diseases to-
day attributable in a large measure to
the neglect of small home orchards.
Mr.. NJ. 0. Pence, Kent County Farm
agent spoke at length on corn growing.
His address being very instructive lay
ing especial emphasis upon the proper
of the seed bed, the selec-
tion of the seed, and the planning for
the crop months in advance of the ac-
tual time of planting
The next meeting of the Grange Fri
day night, April 7th, at o'clock. Mr..
Fred Brady will have charge of the
evening session, the subject being
Trees care and management of or
namental fruit, nut and timber trees.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-25
Oakland Auto Sales

Mr.. Elias M. Shallcross is selling
many Oaklands Messrs. John and
George Heldmyer have each bought two
of these cars, Mr.. John Heldmyer get
ting his second one last Christmas. DR..
Lewis has an Oakland and several other
persons in this vicinity intend to get
Oaklands.
Mr.. Frederick Brady has just treated
himself to the big, handsome seven
seated touring car described not long
since in The Transcript. This is truly
a magnificent affair, small palace car
on rubber wheels, large enough in its
attractive and cozy interior to accom-
modate a round dozen Of delighted pas
sengers.
Mr.. Shallcross says his Oakland auto
outlook is excellent, and the fact so
many of his customers buy their second
and third Oakland proves that it gives
them satisfaction. 1t is an illustration
of the truth of the old saw that "the
proof of the pudding is in the eating
of it"
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-25
PARENT TEACHERS, MEETING

An unusually interesting session of
the Parent-Teachers' Association was
held in the Assembly room at the High
School on Friday evening of last week,
when Charles A. Wagner gave a talk.
DR. Wagner told Of the growth of the
association;of the work accomplished bv
it. He spoke of the educational system
of the state, most Of which has been in
force since 1928. He hopes for a GEN.
tralization of power in a state school
board. A report of the state conven-
tiOn recently held at Harrington was
read by Mrs. G. B. Pearson Frances
Armstrong recited Gwen Song" and
Helen Cleaver recited bed time, 3" fol-
lowed by song by nine High school
pupils. Mrs. John B Cleaver, the local
president, has been elected vice p1 esi-
dent from New Castle county for the
State Association and attended the
meeting of the Executive Board recent
ly held at Harrington