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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-25
GERMANS INVADING
SOUTHERN BRAZIL
Armed Bands Enter Rio
Crande do Sui From Ar.
gentina.

LONDON, Feb. GA despatch 10 the
Sunday Observer from Rio Janeiro says
It is reported that bands Of armed Ger
mans have crossed the Brazilian border
at Rio Grande do Sui and are proceed
ing In the direction Of Santa Catharina.
II IL believed, the report adds, they
are sailors who have been interned IN
Argentina.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-25

A despatch from Rio Jane,ro on Febru'
airy 23 said that former Deputy Carrs!ra
De Freltas in an interview in the news
paper A NOite had dcnouncei opera
t!ons carried on in southern Brazil In
connection with the Hamburg coloniza-
ton Company
The reports which caused the protest
the despatch added. we're to the effect
tina. this company proposed to colonze
"A portion OF the country between tho
states OF Santa Catharlna and Ria
Grande do Sui to which only colOnists
Of German nationality would be ad.
m!tted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-25

The tonnage os the three Dutch ves-
sells that went 10 the bottom constitutes
more than half Of the days tonnage loss
through ruthless submarine warfare
which was 2i.7il. The Dutch vessels
sunk were os 1880 tons. but the tom
mage OF the fou' damaged makes the
total Of the fleet 32.3H4 tons The other
vessels sunk were two NOrwcglans, also
neutral, and four l:rit.Sl.
Two Of the Dutch ships were Holland
America liners, of which one was sunk
and the other damaged. Two others
were In the American trade. The Hol-
land-Anerica ships We're tho Noorder-
dlJI and the X.,andijE A list Of the
vessels and their c,,rg0es follows:
/ GAEsTERLASp, h.o9l tons. sunk arrived
Falmouth January 80: outward
| bound, in ballast.
! NooRuERpIJK, 7,ljG tons, sunk arrived
/ Falmouth February inbound with
I mails: no passengers cargo. 5000
! tons OF wheat and 500 tons of flour
! consigned 10 tho Dutch Government.
JACArRA. j,G;G tons, surk arrived Fal-
mouth February :; inbound: no
| mails: no passengers; cargo. 1900
! tons of wheat. consigned to the
Dutch Government.
I EEMLANp. $40 tons. anoat; arrived
: Falmouth January 25 {; outbound. in
ballast.
| RANpoENG. 1881 tons. ailoat: arrived
! Falmouth February = inbound; no
! passengers; cargo, 500 tons fodder
cake. eco tons corra, LOO tons
| oilsecd. l50 tons coffee and COO tons
| of tobacco.
! ZAANpIJK. 4.lS9 tons anoat: arrived
Falmouth February d outbound, in
| ballast.
MENApo. 5,S7i tons. towed to Fal-
mouth: arrived Falmouth February
! II, inbound no mails; no passen-
gers cargo, 200 tons Of Copra, 400
tons OF fodder. 500 tons OF oilseed
and 400 tons Of tobacco.
Two Hound for United States,
The Ecnland and the Gaesterland
were starting for IN" United States for
grain and the Jacatra was grain laden
Tn" two Ii0ll'ud-America ships were
bound for Dutch port. probably Rot
terdam. The Bandoeng was coming
from the Dutch East indies with "a an rgr,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-25
DUTCH AROUSED
BY THESINKINGS
Called Greatest Humiliation to
Which Neutral Nation
Could BE Subjected.

THE HAGUE, via London, Feb. "a -
While official circles remain gravely
calm over the news Of the sinking of
the Dutch ships by German U-boats,
there has been an inevitable outburst Of
deep indignation on the part OF the
Dutch newspapers at what the Amster-
dam Telc0raaf calls "a blow in our face
and the greatest humiliation to which 4
neutral State has been subjected"
The paper adds: I'VE confess inabil-
ity to see how the honor OF our nation
can further be maintained by protests" \"
Other less bcllicosc organs reflect
hardly less cmb!tterment on the part Of
the whole nation against the latest ex-
ample Of German ruthlessness. while
even German circles, 1t is learned. pro-
fess deep regret at what they admit TO
be "ghastly blunder."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-25

Continued IN rum Poge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-25
Girl Attacks Police IMa n.

Continued on SiEth Page,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
IF KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER BOTHER
TAKE SALTS TO FLUSH KIDNEYS
AND NEUTRALIZE IRRITATING
ACIDS.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says a noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blod and pass it on to the bladder,
where it often remains to irritate and
inflame, causing a burning, scaiding
sensation or setting up an irritation
at the neck of the bladder. obilging
YOU to seek relief tow or three times
during the night. The sufferer is in
constant dread, the water passes some
Zines with scalding sensation and is
evry profuse; again, there is difficulty
ic avoiding it.
Bladder weakness, most folks call
it, because they can't control urina'
ton. While it is extremely annoy
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
ATHENS GETS NEXT
G. A. R. Meeting
Mrs. Guernsey Endorsed For Vice-Pres-
ident General--Busy and Profitable
Session.

Quitman, Feb. 16.-The selection of
Athens as the next meeting place, in
dorsement of Mrs. George r. Guernsey
of Kansas, for the office Of vice presi-
dent general, the annual luncheon at
the country club and number of rou-
tine matters occupied the attention of
the Georgia Daughters Of the American
Revolution in annual conference here
A message stating that she had
been chosen for the national vice pres
idency was dispatched to Mrs. Guern-
sey and brought prompt response.
That each county in the state should
be compelled by the legislature to
preserve all historical records was re-
quested in a resolution introduced by
Miss Helen Prescott. The resolution
was adopted.
The conference adopted a resolution
indorsing the plans for Red Cross
base hospital in Georgia and recon-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
Bay Springs News

The farmers are having fine weather
for breaking the land and fixing so
they can begin to plant.
Mr.. Doss Collins visited friends near
Double Run Sunday.
Mr. Charlie Sargent and sister, Mrs.
H. F. Strickland of Zion Hope commun-
ity, were in our midst Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs Molly Sheffield and niece, Lee
Collins, spent Sunday with Mrs. Shelf
fields brother, Mr.. Jack Collins, near
Hatley.
MIR. and Mrs Ben Spires and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Collins and daugh
tiers spent last Sunday with III cir
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Pate,
near Double Run.
Miss Nettie Collins from Cordele is
spending some days with her daughter,
Mrs. C. NJ. Josey.
Mr.. and Mrs, Epp Story and the
latter's mother, Mrs. C. M. Josey. spent
the night with Mr.. Leo Collins Of Cor
dele. recently.
Mr. w. C. Gibson and aunt, Miss Sal
lie Gibson, spent one day last week in
Cordele.
Messrs. W. H. Blanchard and Dutch
Hausler attended services at Mt. Car,
mel last Sunday.
Miss Pate Royal AMI little. niece
Ruth Perry, attended services at Mt.
Carmel last Sunday and took dinner
with Miss Carrie Moreland.
The singing at the home of Mr.. E.
T. McSwain was greatly enjoyed by
those who attended. -.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18

ing and sometimes very painful, this
is really one of the most simple all
ments to overcome. Get about four
ounces Of Jad Salts from your phar
macist and take a tablespoonful in a
glass Of water before breakfast, con
tinue this for two or three days. This
will neutralize the acids in the urine
so it no longer is a source of irritation
OF the bladder and urinary organs
which then act normally again.
Jad salts is ieXnpensiVe, harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and is used by thousands of folks who
are subject to urinary disorders caus
ed by uric acid irritation. Jad Salts
is splendid for kidneys and causes nc
bad effects whatever.
Here you have pleasant, efferves
cent Whitewater drink, which quickly
relieves bladder trouble.
Folding covers, easily put into use
have been invented for protecting
plants from cold.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
Arab. Social ;I,iI:ia News News


Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Walker who
have been visiting relatives here and
at Warwick, have returned to their
home at Griffin.
Rev J. O j. Taylor and wife arrived
last week from Waycross. The ladies
Of the Aid Society, consisting of Mes
danes NJ. J. Mikel, V. 0. Howard, w.
l.. Patterson, w. A. Miller, J. F. Barn
well and Misses Mccormick, BarnWell
received them at the parsonage. Hav-
,ing opened and warmed the parson-
age, they served them a warm dinner
Miss Ehie Prevatt has returned from
Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia o-To-Sunday School Day
was observed by a special program at
the Methodist church last Sunday.
The program ended with an interest
ing talk by w. p Fleming Of Cordele.
Mr.. NJ F. Jackson suffered quite a
loss from fire last week, which destroy
ed his barn, all feed stuff, commissary,
garage and automobile. No insurance
was carried on the property The orr
gin of the fire is unknown.
Mrs. j. I. Wood and mother, Mrs.
Brown of Ocilla, spent last Thursday
| in Ashburn.
The Matrons Sewing Club neid a
very interesting meeting at the home
of Miss Lydia Clements on last We'd
nesday afternoon. Nearly every mem
Der was. After the usual sewing hour,
Miss Clements served amDrosia and
cake. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Lula Hardin.
Prof. w. B. Fraser of Colquitt spent
the week end with home folks.
Mrs. Hardy Hodges and little daugh-
ter have returned from a visit to her
brother, Oscar Bowen and family at
| Triton.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
"> BILL is FAVORED
The Majority Report Declares 1t in
cun1hent on Congress to Submit The
Question to States.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The Webb
resolution proposing national prohi-
bition constitutional amendment was
reported to the house today with
majority committee report in its ia
vor and a minority report opposing it.
Democratic leader Kitchin said it
would he taken up in the house within
week.
he predicted that it would pass by
the necessary twothirds but probably
would not be acted upon in the senate
before adjournment of congress March
9Th.
The majority report declared that
inasmuch as more than sixty per cent
Of the population Of the United States
lives in dry territory it is incumbent
uopn congress to submit the question
Of national prohibition to the states.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
Judge Hartley made a business trip

Il
Judge Hartley made business trip
to Fitzgerald Thursday.
A number Of Rebecca young people
attended the show in Fitzgerald Wed
nesday night. Among them were Miss
es Myra Mae Hill, Leila Bacon, Martha
Young, Minnie and Mary Gibbs and
Ethel Gilmore, Messrs. Clyde Young,
Floyd and Elma McElmurray and
George Covington.
Mr.. A. B. Hill and Judge Abram
made a business trip to Cordele Mon
day.
Tommie Wideman wished relatives
in Fitzgerald Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs r. o. Stephens have
recently moved to Fitzgerald.
Mrs j. w. Mccall visited her sister,
Mrs. j. F. Hartley of Fitzgerald last
week.
Mr. Tom Henry Green Of Fitzgerald
was in the city Monday.
Mr. D. c. Hartley of Macon was the
guest of relatives here Sunday.
Mr.. r. F. Crumpler made business
trip to Fitzgerald Wednesday.
Little Lofley Fields, who has been
very sick, is improving.
Miss Hattie Mashburn is visiting rel
atives at Rochelle this week.
Mrs. ]. C. Smith made a business
trip to Cordele Monday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
Rebecca News Items

Mrs. II. L. Donald visited relatives
in Bruton, Ga, last week.
Miss Mary Green Roberts visited
friends in Ashburn Thursday
Mrs. Dempsy Farrar, of Atlanta, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Saun-
ders.
Miss Nell Tollent of Alabama, is Wis
iting her brother, V. G. A. Talent, OF
this city.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
We have nice line of secondhand
Tires and Tubes at special bargain.
CORDELE STEAM VULCANIZING COMPANY

mending that all members join the
Red Cross Society.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
entertained the delegates at a lunch
con at the Country Club at which Mrs.
IS. w. Foster, Mrs. B. +. HardaWay
and Mrs. j. e. Hayes responded to
toasts.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18
J. T. WOOD DIES IN
QUITMAk THURSDAY
Found Dead When Called To Break
fast This Morning

Quitman, Ga, Feb. 15.-Mr. J. T
Wood, son of Mr.. A. Wood and
brother of Mrs. j. c. Judge, died
early this morning at the Judge res
idence. The funeral services will
be conducted Friday morning from
the MCGOWAN chapel and will be con
Quoted by Rev. A. A. Lummus and
Mr.. Taylor.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18

400 TYPEWRITERs! All kinds and
all grades, Remingtons SIP up. Instruc-
ton Book with each machine. Type
and repair parts for all makes Of
Typewriters. Empire Type, Foundry,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-18

The Italian Mannlicher-Carca is
of the 1891 pattern. 1t is rather slow,
discharging but fifteen rounds Of shot
minute.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
GLASGOW

Mr.. John Cunningham and Miss
May Brown spent the week lend
with her uncle, Mr.. Harry Kendall,
of Marshallton.
Mrs. Reuben Deibert and son, of
Elkton, is spending sometime with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dayett, Sr.
Mrs. Delaware Laws spent Sat-
urday in Wilmington.
Mr.. Newton Mahan, Mr.. Harry
Dayett, ST., Mr.. Harry Dayett, Jr.,
Miss Florence Dayett, spent Mon
day in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mahan, of
Chester, spent this week with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Ma
han.
Mr.. Walter Mahan, of Elkton,
spent Sunday with his brother.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
IRON HILL

Miss Elizabeth Wollaston and
Miss Myrtle Miller, of Newark,
were the guests of Miss Anna Nc
earns over Sunday.
The box social, which was given
Saturday evening by the Newark
Camp Fire Girls, proved a great
success. AS usual, the boxes sold
we'll, about thirty dollars being
taken in.
Miss Hettie Slack was the guest
of Mrs. Orville Richardson Of Will
mington, last week.
Mr.. Paul George, of Dover, and
Mr.. Goldsbury Smith, of Whining
ton, were the guests Of Mr.. Lam
bert WINS, Sunday.
A sixty-five foot flag pole was
raised at Iron Hill Station Satur-
day afternoon. The flag was pre-
scented by the residents of this
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Roberts, of
Newark, spent Sunday with Iron
Hill friends.
Miss Charlotte Ash spent sew
eral days last week with friends
near Cooches Bridge.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
kEMBLESVILLE

MISS Alva B. Kurtz, of Philadel-
a. has been spending a few days
P.n Mrs. Jas. A. Mackie.
mr., and Mrs. Allan Wilkinson
L. Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Pugh,
'ored to Philadelphia on Sun
r. ana paid a visit to the Zoo.
iNehty-seven dollars was taken
a. Ine Social, held by the KEN
ESvllIe School, recently.
NrS; Mary West is so far i'm
lSyeu from her recent spell of
AneSS as to be able to come
["n TO the dining room for her
MR. c. T, Richards and Mrs.
aa wy mcmillan made flying bus
- "Trip TO West Chester on Mon
,nS Sy, l. 5. Minker and Rev. Mr..
r GoH' OF M. E. Hospital of Phila-
, pHId' We're entertained Sunday
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. S. C.
U.s. Nathan Richards and son,
4 ii ,'I.11 Del, spent the week
"a WIN Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Will
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
APPLETON

In the loss of their little daugh-
Pr, Helen, Dean and Mrs. E. L.
|mith, of Newark, have the sincere
Fmpathy of this community.
On last Sunday afternoon, Mr..
feed, pastor at White Clay Creek,
coupled the pulpit at Head of
|hristiana.
Mrs. S. Teresa Kimble has been
Resented with two specimens of
ectus, brought from the Border,
\ Lieut.. c. Otis McCauley, Com
fny E, LIST Maryland Infantry.
Appleton Social Club held it's
FuaI meeting on Friday evening,
|pril q. A feature of the pro-
Fam was "The Mocking Bird"
lhlstled by four young men.
The pupils of our public school
Re delighted with a large bright
lored moth, from one of the CO.
|onS collected last winter.
on Saturday evening, a success
Bake and an Egg Supper were
ia at the home of Miss Anna
fott to benefit Jackson Union S.
This school will celebrate it's
ntennial anniversary next year.
M,
surveyors have been at work
Hcklng out the road between here
q the Delaware line.
lhree members of the County
Fhool Board and one member of
Board of Health visited schools
THIS section last week.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02

The Elkton boys seem to have
contracted bad case of cold feet
last Saturday, as they never show
ed up for the expected ball game.
Last week Iron Hill visited
Strlckersville and came home vic
torlous, the score being eleven to
two. A pretty good showing to
start the season and the boys will
do even better as soon as they have
a little practice.
Mr.. Charles Davis visit e d
friends here Sunday.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
As Reported by Correspondents for THE POST

Sunday evening, May 18th, is
Rally Day in the Epworth League.
Leader for that evening is Mr..
Joseph Lybrand, who is arranging
a fine program which includes an
address by Prof. Framer, of West
Chester, and some fine music. All
are cordially invited to come out
to this service.
Kemblesville Literary Society
meets on Thursday evening, May
Bird, with Mrs. Phoebe Wilkinson.
All are welcome.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02

Allen Madeau, formerly man.
ager of the Cecil paper mill, near
Rising Sun, who disappeared in
December, leaving, it is charged.
a shortage of $500 in his ac-
counts by padding the payrolls,
was located recently in Cleveland,
Ohio. He was brought to Elkton
Jail on Saturday by Deputy Sheriff
w. T. McAllister and held for a
hearing before Police Justice Bart
ley on Monday.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02

refused. They packed up and left
for other points, leaving the con-
tractors to pocket the outlay for
their carfare from Virginia.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02

Thirty-five colored laborers
brought from Virginia to work on
the Rising Sun-Porters Bridge sec
ton of State road in Cecil County,
demanded $3.50 per day which was
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
D R ECT O RY

Municipal Tra~sportotioe
=. N. Thompson NV. Brown
J. a. Hossinger C.B. Evans
Joseph Dean
Legislature AsmbersAip
j P. Armstrong Pm. 6hsrvood
d. B. Wright John Pilline
VIM. h. Taylor
Board Of Education
President-Robert 8. Gallahsr
Secretary and Treasursr-Harvsy Ho6.
ecker, g. A. McCus, Edward L. Rich
ards
Newark Town Library
The Library will BE- opened:
Monday 3tosl5n
Tuesday 9to, IL. IN.
Friday 8tnkl5n
Saturday Q to IL m. Ito sp. N.
Banks
FARMERS TRUST Co. Meeting Of Direc.
tors every Tuesday morning
NEWARK TRUST Co. Meeting Of Dirsv.
tors every Wednesday evening At 8
O'Clock
Building and Loan Association
Secretary-W. H. Tayl,.
Meeting first Tuesday night Of each
month
Lodge Meetings
OPERA HOUSE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of Pythias, or z. Of
P, 7.30 p. m.
Tuesday-Improved Order Of Red Men
7.30 p. m.
neutrality-suspicious., or 8. W. NJ,
7.30 p. m.
Thursday-Ladies' Circle, 8. W. NJ,
100 p. N.
Fridoy-Modern Woodmen Of America
No. 1910, 7.a0 p. m.
ODD FELLOWS HALL
Monday--Jr. Order American Mechau.
les, 7.30 p. m.
Wednesday-1st and 3rd Of every month
White Clay Camp, No. S, woodmen Of
Thursday. 0. O. F., 7.so p. m.
Saturday--Knights Of Golden Eagle,
7.30 p. m.
Fire Alarms
In case Of fire call tina following num-
bers in succession:
27 D
90 A
80 b
l72
81 D
BY order Of
Fire Chief WILSON
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02

Whether il Is for complete plumb.
ing work for a new house or a
small repair job, any service we
perform large or small receives
the same careful attention and skill.
ful handling. We have the exper-
fence, the knowledge and the facil-
tiles to do any job right, at the
right figures. Get our estimates.
w. D. DEAN NEWARK, DEL
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02

the night of April 81 caused
blaze which destroyed the store
and contents owned by George l..
Waters in the colored quarter of
Bridgevillc and for time threat
ened many nearby frame struct-
ures. The firemen with a good
supply of water managed to pre-
vent the spread of the flames.
Privates Riley and Goodwin, of
Company G, First Infantry, who
were guarding the State House
late on Wednesday night noticed
party approaching the building
with bundle under his arm.
They ordered him to halt but he
took to flight. They called to him
again and then fired after him but
he disappeared through bushes
back of the building.
Arrested by U. S. Marshal Fairy
on Friday, charged with violating
the Mann White Slave act, William
c. Moore, employed at one of the
Wilmington hotels, was held for
a hearing before Commissioners
Mahaffy on Monday.
Charles Slocomb while walking
along the bank of the south race
in Brandywine Park, Wilmington,
on Friday, found the body of Bert
French, aged 30, of 1908 Market
street, floating in the water back
of Bishopstead. Deputy Coroner
McCreary had the body removed
to the Morgue where, after an in
vestigation, he found the man had
been drowned.
Clayton's $4,000 issue of water
and sewer bonds sold at a total
premium of S139.70. J. M. Sat-
terfeld, of Dover, secured three at
S1,0l7.50 each and two at S1,015
each; Reynolds Clough, of Dover,
one at $1,0l5.10; one at S1,014,30,
and one at S1,O14.5O: Thomas c.
Frame, Dover. one at S1,012.75;
total of award S9,l3S.70.
George Hovington. colore
given five months in Dover Jail for
violating the Anti-Liquor Shipping
Law on April 7, who escaped on
April 16, from the Sheriff while
working at sewer digging, and was
brought back from Philadelphia,
where he was located, was sem
fenced by Judge Boyce last Tues
day TO serve the remainder of his
term in the Workhouse and was
given another term of one year for
violating a recent special act pro-
viding punishment for escape from
the Sheriff of Kent County by
prisoners allowed to work outside
Of the jail.
William Wright, aged SIS years,
who had long conducted the Col
umbia Hotel in Bridgeville, died on
Friday in the Salisbury Hospital,
of apoplexy with which he was
stricken at his home on the prev
ious Monday. His wife and a
daughter servive him.
A. L. Duyskinck, of Rising Sun,
Cecil County, has sold the 1O5-acre
Briscoe farm, near that town, to
James E. Wilson, of Virginia, for
$4,000.
Elkton High School students
cleared SITS from dramatic enter
tainments given in Mechanics
Hall last week, part of which was
used to defray the cost of a three
day trip of the Senior Glass to
Washington.
The Calendar Club of Chesa-
peake City has contributed S1O8
for the benefit of the maternity an
mex to Union HOSPITAL, Elkton, to
be erected during the summer.
The steamer "Carmania," laid up
at Elkton during the fall and win
ter. was taken to Baltimore last
week for overhauling preparatory
to resuming daily trips this month
between Elkton and Betterton.
+ A Trip to Wilmington is not Complete :.
+ Without Visit to the I
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-02
HERE AND THERE

An exploding coal oil lamp on
the night of April 81 caused a
blaze which destroyed the store
and contents owned by George l..
Waters in the colored quarter of
Brldgeville and for time threat
ened many nearby frame struct-
ures. The firemen with a good
supply of water managed to pre-
vent the spread of the flames.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-07
FRANCE full OF AMERICANS,
SAYS YANKEE SANITARY WORKER

Paris during the loading, but by the
time We got started the man who was
scheduled to take charge of the camp
got back from the Vosges and so he
had supreme charge, Of course The
job was very satisfactory although
the arrival of Mr.. Fisher took most
of the initiative off my shoulders.
Breakfast is any time from
O'Clock to 10; lunch 1850 and dinner
at $50, but / missed lunch today and
it is a very common occurrence. How.
ever, last Sunday I had lunch at II
and dinner at 1880. By the way,
established record that day when l
went until p. m. without realizing
that it was Sunday.
Il have just consoied myself by pur.
chasing a pound of bon bons at the
village store. When We arrived the
store had no bon bons but the demand
created supply. We live on rumors