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Evening journal., 1916-12-23
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW Castle
Residents of the Old Town
Make Merry as Christmas
Day Draws Near
VETERANS ELECT
NEW OFFICIALS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. Dec. 23.-New Cas-
tie people in general have been spend
ing real money and plenty OF it this
Christmas. All the city business men
report exceptionally big business.
Turkeys have sold at 80 cents a
pound and some dealers reported last
night that they had only a few tur-
keys left.
All that is needed TO make the COM
munity tree jubilee a success is good
weather. The carols have been re-
hearsed and the public in general is
invited TO take part in the singing to-
morrow afternoon. The exercises
will begin between and 6 o'clock
The festiv ties were planned with the
idea OF having all the people take
part. The giant tree came from
Townsend and will contain many
electric lights among the green fol-
iage. A monster dove will surmouni
the tree. Mrs. John NJ Wilson again
requests that all the houses IN the
nelghborhood be illuminated and asks
all singers to join with the other PEG.
/ pie. The festivities will be over IL
I time for churchgoers to attend Their
respective houses OF worship on Sun.
day evening.
Many parents and others attended
/ the Christmas entertainments In the
public schools yesterday afternoon
While the play and musical fea.
lures Of the program in Miss CARR,
Downies room were very interesting
the real fun came when the greai
New England custom was carried
into effect. A Jack Horner idea car.
ried out by the children, their par
ents and visitors to the school wa.
much enjoyed. There was a mon.
ster Christmas pie and everyone II
! the room pulled out a plum" TIL,
plums we're small articles tied witt
two yards OF ribbon and every chile
pulled a ribbon and got something
Evening journal., 1916-12-23

Then the children enjoyed themselves
in their own way. Miss Downie sur
prised the pupils by giving them
candy, and nearly all the pupils re-
membered their teacher with tokens
OF esteem.
In the High School the three teach
ers were remembered In a substan-
tial maner by the pupils. Christmas
programs were presented in all the
schools and presents we're exchanged.
Many persons here discussed the
strangeness % a thunder storm at
this time OF the year and il was said
that the last thunder storm at this
time was nineteen years ago The
fall Of rain yesterday morning was
very heavy. The wind blew very
hard last evening
Three masses will be sung in St
Peters Church on Christmas Day.
William b Rothwell has been in
disposed for some days.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Keep the change" is a good
way to speak to the trolley men dur
ing the next few days.
Faithful and courteous. the service
Of these men forms the important
connecting link Of our everyday bust.
ness and social life. We couldn't dc
/ without them, and Christmas is Z
/ good time to show appreciation. SO
come on, Mr.. and Mrs. and Mis-.
Everybody. let's spill goodly share
Of that beautiful, big. broad Della,
ware Christmas spirit on the conduc
tors and motormen. Get your hear
and your coin ready and be sure e
say: Merry Christmas, Keep III,
changed"
Captain Evan S. Watson Post. No
5, C. A. r.. has elected the following
officers: Commander. John NJ. Burke
senior vice-commander, John Craig
junior vice commander, George NJ
Riley; chaplin, John Hudson; Officer
of the day. Zachariah Gemmill; quar-
termaster. A. NJ. Hizer; adjutant
George Pierce; officer OF the guard
John Seal; quartermaster sergeant
u. Moore. Gradually the member
ship Of the Post is dwindling, and 4
Evening journal., 1916-12-23
BANKERS OF CITY TO
have LOCAL CHAPTER

Officers and attaches of Wilmington
banking establishments met in the Ice
ture room of tho Young Mems Christian
Association last night and considered
the matter of organizing local chap
ter OF the American Institute of Bank.
ing.
Richard Reese, OF the Equitable Trust
Company, the presiding officer. stated
the object of the meeting, after which
he introduced the speaker of the even
ing, William A. Nickert, chairman OF tn.
speakers committee Of the Philadelphia
Chapter, who spoke briefly on the sub
iect Of education and Improvement OF
young men employed in banks.
At the close of his remarks the meet
ing was thrown open for discussion
after which. upon motion, the chairman
was authorized to appoint a committee
TO be composed of one representative o
each banking house in Wilmington, TO
the purpose of organization. The com
mittee win report later.
Evening journal., 1916-12-23
TRAINS OFF HOLIDAYS.

Announcement has been made by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
81 the annulment Of the following
trains on .he Maryland division OF
the F.. b. and W., between Philadei
phia and Wilmington, December q
and January 1:
No. 1905, leaving Philadelphia al
CHS a. m; 1861 al els a. m: 1865
at 3.32 0. m; 1925 at 4.43 p. M; 496e
at 5.4s p. m; 4915 at SIS p. m.
No. 1906, leaving Wilmington al
TAO a. m, 1916, at 1903 a. M; 1911
at 4.30 p. m.
No trains will be annulled on the
Delaware division on December %
and January 1.
Evening journal., 1916-12-23

is somewhat difficult to get members
10 serve as officers.
,Vlctrolas and Records, Bridgewater.
ADV
Complaint is heard regarding great
piles OF stone down along the Dob
binsville causeway. Many persons
have been led astray by believing
that James G. Shaw had the stones
hauled there. but such is not the case
for he does not become Levy Court
Commissioner until January
Postmaster Murphy and his assist
ants have handled wagon loads OF
mail every day during the week. The
parcels post business has increased
the work Of The Office fully 500 per
cent. over that OF former years.
Everything from the Christmas greet
ing postal card to the great big
turkey has been going through the
postofiice. But there has been no
delay with the mail and every piece
of mail matter will be delivered on
time.
Xmas Jewelry-B ridgewater .-Adv
Snow storms and thunder and
, lightning have had no terrors for
Clarence Kelley. the rural mail car.
rier, and he has covered the fifty-two
miles route every day. and the Ford
car was just packed TO its capacity.
Sometimes said the carrier. III
has been a case OF slide Kelley slide
but the Ford car came out all right
The contractor who hauls the mai
/ between the station and the posofice
mas been obliged to put on add
tional men TO help IN the great rush
Rose Hill Grange has elected thes,
/ officers the installation to take place
on January 3: Master Frank Meg
/ gnson; overseer. Harry Dalson: lee
turer Miss Marion Megginson: stew.
ard. Erby Davis: assistant steward
/ Harvey sutton; lady assistant stew
! ard, Miss Mary Gilman; secretary
Mrs. Flora Hewitt; treasurer, Jane.
Evening journal., 1916-12-23
DANCING
Miss McClafferty

Announces the opening Of her Private Ball
Room. tho finest In the State In the 0iibsri
Studio. 704 Delaware Avenus.
Dancing De- BeglnneYA Adults
pertinent and Monday. 20 p. NJ.
Classical Dane. General Dancing. TO
re-. "a 49, II P. NJ. with orehes.
cons By Appoint. ira. Chiidrsn's Glass.
ment Saturday A. M.
Member Of the American Society Of Dane
ing New York City.
PhOnes-schoOl. eoii-w, D. a A. HOns.
bO22. d. A.
Evening journal., 1916-12-23
NAN YEAR.S AT Y. W. Q. 4.

Open house will be kept by the
members Of the Y. W. C A. on New
Years Day from to Q o'clock. There
will be a short story period and mu-
sic in the tea room, and games.
The story hour tomorrow will be
held from to o'clock when there
will be music and refreshments.
Evening journal., 1916-12-23

l.. Banner; gatekeeper, Moreland
Warren; Ceres, Mrs. Jesse Jochen;
Pomona, Miss Clara Sutton; Flora,
Mrs. Jennie Megg 'nson.
Miss Susan B. Spottswood, daughter
Of the late Rev. John B. Spottswood,
died yesterday. The funeral will
take place on Tuesday. Miss spotts-
wood was a very charitable woman,
and the poor OF the city always found
in her an open-hearted benefactress.
Joseph Smith. OF No. 401 Harmony
street, lost $S2 between Fifth and
Delaware streets and his home yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1916-12-23

BUILDING INSPECTOR RECEIVERS.
Building Inspector Preston, who
has been sick for a week. was able TO
be at his Office yesterday. He was in
jured by falling from chair.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-01-20
KEEPING COWS.

One of the greatest drawbacks to successful farming in
the Northwest lies in the fact that two many farmers keep
cows. This is all wrong and ought not so to be. 1t is a sit
uation which. has grown up through an abortive attempt
to do the right thing and better ones condition, but it has
proved a failure.
No one should keep COWS. The cows should keep him.
And there is a vast difference. The average cow in this
country produces 1872 pounds of butterfat which, when
made into butter amounts to $46.5O, and this, with her calf,
manure and skimmilk is her total return for her care and
feed during the year. Her calf might sell for as much as
$500 and a fair valuation on the manure and skimmilk
would give one a good basis Of comparison with the cost
of her feed and the necessary labor in caring for her. AS
she is not the poorest of her kind-just the average of all
it is easy to see that she is not keeping you.
Now look on the other side of the picture and compare
the work done by Duchess Skylark Ormsby, the new dairy
queen. During her years test, which has recently ended,
she gave more than sisty-six barrels of milk of ~fifty-two
gallons each. From this sea of milk, which weighed more
than eighteen times as much as she did, there was made
1,418 pounds of butter which, at thirty cents per pound,
amounts to $425.40 and her calf will sell at almost any
price the owner sees fit to ask.
The department of Agriculture says that each person
in this country consumes 176 pounds of butter In one year.
The average cow, mentioned above, would supply eight
people with their butter for one year, while Duchess Sky
lark Ormsby furnished enough for eighty-three people,
Rural Spirit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-01-20
PULLING TOGETHER.

If the state of this union were all of one mind and would
all work together for common objects the possibilities in
nation building would become practically unlimited. If
the counties of a state were in harmony in every effort for
the general good that state would easily and far o~utstrip
it's sister states in attainment. If the individuals in a state
would cooperate in their efforts towards advancement,
that neighborhood would soon become a model and mecca
towards which all seekers after a better way would travel
and the roads would be good.
Take the matter of breeding livestock as an illustration.
If the people of a neighborhood, or any considerable num-
Der of them, would select a certain breed each of horses,
beef, and dairy cattle, swine and sheep, they would at once
have the advantage of the community use of sires and thus
insure a reduction of investment, a lessening of the cost Of
maintenance, a unity of object in building up the quality
of their stock and of purpose in the selling of surplus stock
in the best possible condition and to the credit Of the com
munity reputation.
By judicious advertising such a community could soon
be known as a breeding center for one or more kinds of
livestock, and buyers would come for the large choice to
be found in numbers. This would solve at least one prob
lem for where there are many buyers, each bidding against
the others, the price is bound to be maintained.
There are counties in this state where large numbers Of
one breed are owned, and where the breeders could very
easily gain a proper reward for their skill and industry
did they but come to an understanding and let the world
know of it.-Rural Spirit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-01-20
A SPECIAL BORAH TRAM.

The suggestion of Col. j. w. Jones, editor of the Rigby
Star that a special Borah train be sent from Idaho to the
National Republican convention at Chicago, has met with
so much favor as to be practically assured. Such a train,
bearing its hundreds of enthusiastic Borah supporters
would be a compliment to the Senator which he well de-
serves, and would probably permit many to go who would
be deferred from going otherwise from lack of ~congenial
companionship.
Senator Borah is one of the big national figures. In
independence of thought and ~unfettered expression he
rises above any other man in public life. Whether he is
nominatd for the presidency or not he will largely shape
the policies of the Republican party and of national legis-
lation. The special train idea is a happy one and should
be carried out.
D. ". Davis delivered an address before the State
Swinebreeders' association at Boise last week that attract
ed favorable notice. 1t has been printed in full or in part
in several of the larger papers of the state. His subject,
Banker and Farmer" was one he was well qualified to
discuss. He began farming in 1893 in Iowa, and has been
farming ever since. His banking career also began near
that date and he has carried these two lines of industry
togther ever since. He understands the farmers problems
by meeting them first hand. He understands the bankers
relation to the farmer and stockgrower because his life
has been spent in farming and stockgrowing localities, and
his dealings as a banker has been almost exclusively with
farmers and stockgrowers. His address contains a ref
erence to a plan of financing the farmer, supplying him
with more money at a lower rate of interest, that will be
much discussed during the coming months. His address
is published in full elsewhere.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-01-20
HAS YOUR COUNTY AN AGRICULTURIST?

The action of the county commissioners of MultnOmah
county in providing in this years budget for a county ag-
riculturist, is of more than local significance-probably
more than 95 per cent of Multnomah county's population
is within the city of Portland. If the business people of
that city regard an agriculturist for Multnomah county
as a good business proposition, how should those coun-
ties that are strictly rural feel toward the same PROPOSE
ton?
A few years ago the oranges of this county were not
united as to this course, but after careful investigation
they passed resolutions requesting an agriculturist and at
the present time are united in its favor. We have heard
of one county in southern Oregon where practically the
whole population has signed a petition for an agriculturist
but the county commissioners have refused to grant their
request. No county should go along in the same old rou-
tine way, but should at once make arrangements with the
Oregon Agricultural College to secure one of these agri-
culturists. Their selection comes directly under the eX-
tension department of the Oregon Agricultural College
and the men are only chosen after the most careful con-
sideration and it is seldom that the county ever goes back
to the old way after seeing the value of the county agricul-
tural system.
Oregon at the present time stands very close to the head
of the list of states as to the number of agriculturists en-
ploved and if we were to have one best wish for Oregon in
1916 it would be that every county in the state might take
advantage of the act creating an agriculturist. Every
man, woman and child in the state is interested in this mat
ter and should make it their business to find out why
their county commissioners are taking no action. This
applies equally we'll to the states of Washington, Idaho and
Northumberland Livestock Reporter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-01-20

would want to know what experience he had had and his
general reputation for honesty and good judgment.
The governor had much advice for the farmer about
not letting the business man with his white collar and
patent leather shoes get the best of him, the same old stuff
he has pulled on every farmers meeting he has addressed
since his election. While berating business men he neg
lected to call attention to the fact that he is and has been
a business man all his life, and has made more money off
the farmers than any other one man in the state of Idaho
But if he can make a quarter of a million dollars off them
by selling them clothing at exhorbitant prices and at the
same time win their applause while ~vlifying other bust
ness men, we suppose he will keep right on with that sort
of stuff. Leaving conscience and justice out of the ques-
tion there is quite an incentive to do so.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-01-20
TRUE To FORM.

. Governor Alexander in his speech here Wednesday be-
fore the Farmers Society of Equity, says the Nampa
Leader-Herald, ran true 70 form. The whole tenor of his
remarks was to stir up class prejudice and class hatred;
to array the farmer against the city man. In speaking of
rural credit banks he said they must, when established, be
run by farmers and then the guys" now behind the wick
cts will have to get out and work the same as the farmers
do. Could anything be cheaper?
Of course, the governor knew, and every man who
heard him knows, that if such banks are ever established
thew will be managed by men trained in the banking bust
ness. There isn't a farmer in Canyon county who would
trust his money with another man merely because he is a
d&rmer. Before putting money in the mans hands he
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

right to be. They were so intent upon
furnishing the fairies tSDt they had
sailed into the ocean without knowing
it.
What are you doing here without
my permission asked Neptune. The
nymphs hung their heads.
And who are these little crea-
tures?" he asked.
PLEASE. sir. we are the fairies" said
one. And then she told him how they
were sailing on the river and the
nymphs caught them.
And we are so frightened" said
another. "and our wings and pretty
dresses are wet and our queen will be
angry"
She may take away our wands.
said another, and they all began to
cry.
"Oh. do not cry" said Neptune. put
ting his hands over his ears. do stop.
and will try to help you. Why. see
here" he said. "why do you not use
your wands?"
I'VE thought we couldn't on the wa
ter" said one fairy.
"Of course you can" said Neptune:
touch the shells and see what hap
pens"
Presto. there was an island with a
fairy standing on II.
Now reach out with your wands
and bring the islands together in a
large one. There you are on dry land
said Neptune; now run about and dry
your wings and clothes" Neptune
next called the nymphs around him
and told them he would forgive them
for coming to the ocean without per
mission IL they would forgive the
fairies and take them safely home.
The nymphs gladly agreed to this
and soon they had large shells for the
fairies to sit in. 81 shall leave this
island" said Neptune. I'VE will call
it fairy island. and when you see this
you will remember you are beyond
your rivers limit. And you and the
fairies must be good friends also.
They all promised to be on friendly
terms after this. and the fairies, whose
wings and dresses were dry and
looked dainty again. took their seats
I'm the shells. The nymphs drew them
along and by the time they reached
the woods where the fairies were to
get out they were good friends. And
now, on a moonlight night. you might
see at a certain hour the fairies enjoy.
Ing a sail with the nymphs beside
them.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
Soon Were Gliding Along.

over them, and they folded their wings
in alarm, for they knew that if their
wings were wet it would spoil their
beauty.
DO you think the nymphs are
awaken" asked one. and then the wa
ter grew more wavy than ever and the
nymphs came to the surface.
$50 you have been bold enough to
sail on our river" they said. I'VE will
let you sail about for awhile and see
how you like it," And they splashed
water over the poor little fairies, who
begged them 10 stop
Why did you come here If you did
not like the water? You thought we
were asleep and you would steal a
sail" said one nymph
1--WE will give them a sail in our
swift boats" said another, and up to
the surface came hundreds of shells
drawn by glistening fish.
The nymphs made the fairies get in
to the shells. and such wet looking
fairies as they we're. Their wings hung
limp upon their backs and their pretty
dresses were spoiled. but they meekly
obeyed the nymphs for they were
afraid upon the water and did not dare
use their wands
The nymphs foated along beside the
shells, and the fish swan like mad
creatures through the water, the
fairies clinging to the shells and ev-
cry minute expecting to be thrown
out
Suddenly they saw right in their
path big chariot drawn by dolphins.
and all around it were mermaids blow
ing water from shell horns, and the
moonlight falling upon the stream
made them look like silver. The
nymphs drew back for they knew it
was Father Neptune. and they knew
also that they had left the river and
we're in the ocean, where they had no
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
PRESSED HARD
Coffee's Weight on Old Age.

When people realize the injurious
effects of coffee and the better health
that a change to Postum can bring
they are usually glad to lend their
testimony for the benefit OF others.
My mother, since her early child.
hood, was an inyeterate coffee drink
er, had been troubled with her heart
for a number OF years and complained
OF that 'weak-all-over' feeling and sick
stomach.
Some time ago l was making a
visit TO a distant part of the country
and took dinner with one of the mer-
chants Of the place. 1 noticed a some
what unusual flavor of the coffee
and asked him concerning It. He re.
piled that it was Postum
81 was so pleased with il that i
bought a package TO carry home with
me. and had wife prepare some for
the next meal The whole family
liked it so well that we discontinued
coffee and used Postum entirely
81 had been very anxious concern.
ing my mothers condition. but we
noticed that after using Postum for
hN'II IIII' ENH iH.l MUCH N-llI LaA
little trouble with her hoag. and no
sick stomach. that the headaches
were not so frequent end her general
condition much improved. Ta con.
tinued until sine wo8 well and hearty.
% know Postum hiss benefited nay.
self and the other members on the
family. especially my mother as she
was a victim of long standing" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Crock,
Mich
Postum comes I'm two forms.
Postum Cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack.
ages.
instant Postum soluble powder
dissolyes quickly fin a cup Of hot wa
/ ter, and. with cream and sugar makes
a delicious beverage instantly. coo
I and soc tins
Both kinds are equally delicious
and cost about the same per cup
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by GrOcera.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
FAIRIES AND NYMPHs.

One night in the fall of the year.
when the leaves were falling in show
ers from the trees, the fairies wan
dered down by the river.
The queen had always told them to
keep away from the water. whether it
was a river. an ocean or lake, for the
water nymphs hold full sway there
and they should not intrude.
But the little fairies saw the pig
leaves floating over the surface, and
they looked so attractive in the moon
light they could not resist the tempta-
ton TO take sail.
II do not believe the nymphs could
catch u.s." said one, I'VE can sail so
fast and then they are asleep at this
hour" And soon they were gliding
along like so many flowers; their little
wings were like tiny sails and made
them go very fast.
But the water nymphs were soon
aware that someone was in their do
main, and the first thing the fairies
knew the smooth surface of the water
became like little waves and the
leaves and their passengers tipped in
the most threatening manner
"Ch, dear!" cried the fairies, sup
pose we tip over" The water splashed