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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-01

Frank II. Bonsey OF Springfield, Mass.
is spending his vacation with his parents,
Capt. Roland Bonsey and wife.
Miss Margaret Hall, who is employed
in New York, is spe nding vacation with
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. Henry NJ.
Hall.
Joseph Callahan OF Dorchester, Mass,
has joined his wife here at the home of
her father, John w. Hawkes., for a short
vacation.
ssThe Old Peabody Pew" written by
Kate Douglas Wiggin, will be presented
by selected company, in the Congre-
gatiopal church, on the evening OF Aug 8.
Adolphus Boulier of Ellsworth and
Ralph II. Dunham OF Mariaviile have en-
listed in the infantry at the Bangor re-
cruiting station, and left for camp yester-
day.
Carleton NJ. Royal, who for the past
three years has been employed in THE
AMERICAN office, left last week for Pitts
field, where he is employed as clerk in the
Delaney house.
Mrs. William Armstrong of Chelsea,
Mass, is in Ellsworth, visiting her sister,
Mrs. Eugene Carlisle, and other relatives
and friends. This is her first visit to her
old home for ten years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus +. Sawyer of
Jacksonville, Fla., who are spending the
summer at Sullivan, were in Ellsworth
to- day. Mr.. Sawyer is the son Of N. X.
Sawyer, former editor OF THE AMERI
CAN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Bonzey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Bonzey, who
had been guests of Mrs. James Hamilton
on High street for two weeks, left last
Thursday for their home in East Boston.
They made the trip by automobile.
Capt. f. s. Means, who has been in
business on Water street, has purchased
the Cunningham store on Main street,
near the railroad, and taken possession.
He has closed his Water street store and
moved his goods to his new location.
At luncheon given last Friday by
Mrs. Arno w. King to girl friends OF her
daughter, Miss Margaret c. King, the
engagement of Miss King to Bryant E.
OF this city, was announced. Mr.. Moore
will be graduated from the West Point
military academy on August 80. The
wedding will take place in Ellsworth in
September.
The house of James Wood on Woods
hill, Surry road, was struck by lightning
and burned during the shower la st FRI
day afternoon. The lightning struck the
barn, which was filled with hay, and the
flames spread rapidly. Chief Engineer
Good win and a few firenen went to the
scene, but the buildings were beyond the
water limits, and they could do little
toward saving them. The house had re-
Gently been thoroughly renovated and re-
paired, and electric lights installed. Most
Of the household furniture was taken out !,
but was badly damaged. There was a
small insurance.
News has been received by cable OF the
safe arrival in England of Miss Alice
Wescott, sister OF Sheriff Ward W..
Wescott. Miss Wescott is Bluehill girl,
but for some years has been registered
nurse in Boston. She is graduate of the
Massac chusetts general hospital, and sailed
about July 10 from New York, with the
United States Base Hospital Unit No.
for France. The name of ihe ste ms rip
carrying this unit OF more than 10)
doctors, surgeons, nurses, ambulance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-01
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.
James E. Murch is in poor health.

JaneS Il. MurCu fB III poor H6HItH
Mrs. Justina A. Wells and granddaugh-
ter OF Dorchester, Mass, is with her sis
ter, Mrs. MaryA. Belts.
Miss Linda Pratt is at home with her
parents, Frank Pratt and wife, after
spending the winter in Lawrence with
relatives.
Mrs. Hazel Holt Catlin and three chill
dren have returned to Portland. after a
long visit with her parents. Ii. b. Holt
and wife.
Mrs. Georgia Pinkham and daughter
Gladys went to Bluehill last Tuesday,
Mrs. Pinkham returning Wednesday.
Miss Gladys remained, having employ
ment at South Bluehili.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-01
DOLLARDTOwN.

Mrs Hannah Meader of Cambridge,
Mass, is visiting at j. c. Meader's.
Charles Stack pole OF Concord, Mass, is
visiting Mrs. Octavia Stackpole.
Austin Ackley of Lowell, Mass, spent
last week at j. q. Barron's.
Mrs Grace w. Barron left for Rns'on
tn morning to atteno the bible ,. .aaents'
eenseation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-01

SCHEDULE OF MAILS
At ELLswo.rH rosroPYicE.
In eject. June 20, 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-01
ON FIELD OF HONOR.
Frank +. Whitmere, Ellsworth Boy,
Gives Life for Allies.

Frank T.. Whitmere, Ellsworth Boy,
Gives Life for Allies.
Frank e. Whitmore, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Whitmore OF this city, has
given his life for the allies, somewhere IN
France. News reports OF his death were
received here some weeks ago, but lacking
absolute confirmation, local publicity was
not given II out OF consideration for the
parents. Details OF these news reports S
showed that he died with honor, one OF
the hravest soldiers America has given TO
Frar ce, decorated for bravery and buried
with military honors.
been received in the following letter TO
his mother
CoNsuLAr GENERAL
DE FRANCE
NEW YORK
10 BRIDGE ST.
New YORK; 26 Juliet 1917.
Madame:
1t is with sincere regret that l must an
nounce to you that your son, the soidier,
Frank whitmore, died on the Field of Honor
April 1s, 1917.
In conveying this sad news to your know
ledge. NJ the Minister of War begs ME to
offer to you his sincere regrets
/ deeply sympathize in the grief that you
must feel and beg you to accept, madame'
the expression Of my respectful sympathy.
LIE CONSUL GENERAL DE FRANCE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-01
WEATHER IN ELLsw ORTIZ.

For Week Ending at Midnight Tuesday.
Jpiy 81, 1917.
4 From observations taken at the power
station of the Bar Harbor h Union River
Power Co., in Ellsworth. Precipitation is
given in inches for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight.
Weather Precip-
Temperature conditions itation
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
MIDDLETOWN- clayton
BOYS TO WALLOP PILL

Special 10 TIE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN, Del, April ia
baeball game is now being arranged
between the boys OF the local high
school and those of the Clayton High
School to take place here on this Sat
urday afternoon. The CeciltOn High
School nine was to have played here
on Saturday, but on account Of that
team playing the local Grammar
School last week, the game has been
cancelled The game with CeciltOn
may come later in the season, but IL
is doubtful as il is thought that both
teams have now severed athletic rela-
tiOns. The CeciltOn team played the
local bunch Saturday afternoon I'M
der protest, claiming that Swain was
not schOolbOy Owing to this protest,
Swain, who was to have pitched, had
to be switched to the field, ard this
change cost MiddletOwn the game.
The local nine is indignant over the
protest and 80 far have refused to
give Ceclton any kind OF satisfaction.
The lineup that will be used Sat-
urdav against the Clayton team will
more than likely comprise the follow
ing men: Catcher, Frank Jones; pit
cher. George Swain; first base. Shell
ley Meyers; second base, William
Meyers; third base, Claude Fouracre;
shortstop, Howard Dickson; tielders,
Sam Berkman, JEFF Poole and Allen
Johnson. Should Swain fail to report
in good condition he will probably be
shifted to the outfeld and Shorty"
/ Schuman will do the twirling.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12

violation OF the rules of the league.
lO.-No club shall be deposed from
the league without consent of such
club. except in case that such club
fOrfeits all rights in the league by in
fractions Of rules as for other reasons
herein set forth. Any club may with
draw provided another club suitable
TO the league has posted bond to re-
place it, upon consent Of five of the
other clubs in the league. Any club
Withdrawing under any other circum-
stances, shall forfeit its bond to the
league.
II. All players used by the clubs
shall sign the formal contract of the
league. agreeing TO play with one club,
said contract to be approved by the
president or either of the vice-presi-
dents. No club shall have more than
rs men under contract after June 10.
1917 Upon the release Of any player
by any manager. such manager shall
notify the president of the league i'm
mediately. the pres dent to notify all
the managers OF the league Of such
release. A released player shall not
he signed by another manager of the
league until ten days after his release
by any club in the league is an
nounced to the president. No player
shall be signed 10 play in any game
OF the league after August -, 1917.
No player who is under contract to
play in the All-Wilmington League
during the season OF 1917 shall be eli
gible to play in the Church League.
! -. All single afternoon games OF
this league, except those played at
Edge Moor and Elsmere. shall start
between three and three thirty o'clock
Single games between any club and
Edge Moor, a. Edge Moor, and Els
mere at Elsmere shall start not later
than 3.15 o'clock. on such date
. as scheduled. Double-header games
between the city clubs viii
start not later than two-thirtJ
o'clock. on such dates as made neces
sary. Double-header games at Edge
Moo and Elsmere shall start not la
ter than o'clock.
The d. & NJ. ball shall be the Off
cial ball of this league
49, Any club FORGETTING a game ow
ing to dispute. or any other reason
shall pay fine of not less than two
dollars $1,000 and lose the game
subject to the decision Of the board
of arbitration.
IA. On all questions coming before
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
PORT PENN PUFFS"

Manager McMunns cohorts haven't
gotten together as yet, but an early
meeting is cNpec ed to be held at
wh ch complete plans will be made for
the season.
Manager McAlunn has several sur
prises to spring on the county base
ball fans this season. as he has sew
cral tellar performers under cover to
spring a surprise on the fans.
On account Of the locals making
such fine rep" last season no
trouble is being had to arrange games.
However. the local management would
be glad to hear from all first class
teams. as the schedule this season will
be strictly first class.
The town which went baseball mad
last season will be represented with
a hrst-class delegation of royal root
ers, such as no other place can boast
Of The residents have been enjoy
ing some of the prosperity which has
been prevalent over this section and
this will undoubtedly be reflected in
the collections.
TO some extent the team will re-
main intact as it was last year, but
several changes are expected. VIII
liam Morrow. who covered third base
last season. will more than likely play
with Delaware City. under the man
agement OF his brOher
Brainard Yearslcy will be a tower
Of strength 10 the locals this sea-
son This player has broken up more
than one game with one of his healthy
swacs. And he Is equally as valuable
on the defense for he is one of the
best felders in the county. Then he
can be depended upon Ito do his bit"
in the box il the occasion demands IL.
Several new faces will be seen on
the local lot. It is expected TO secure
several players from the young fell
lows who are living at home. Then
President Joe Yearsley also has "A
surprise in store for the fans. lie VII
expose it on the day Of the opening
game. So let's all be on hand.
The fishtown boys want to hold the
county championship this year. So
does Delaware City Fans. yon know
something is doing now. We are go
ing to have war right on the banks
of the Delaware.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12

the league, vote OF five Of the clubs
shall be required to carry a motion.
10. Any club that allows an ineli-
gible player to participate in a league
game shall be fined one dollar (S1O0)
and lose such game, subject to the
decision OF the president of the league.
Any fine so imposed shall be paid by
the guilty club before the next
scheduled game.
IS. Umpres OF this league shall
have the same authority as major
league umpires, except that they can
not fine players. The president or sec
ond Vice-president shall have author
ity to appoint an extra umpire in any
game OF this league. should either
deem such appointment necessary Re
mOval OF an umpire from service in
this league shall be on the sole discre
ton of the president Empires of this
league shall receive $3.50 for each
game in which they ofiiciate, and $500
for each dOuble-header in which they
otficiate. Umpires of this league shall
report at the grounds to which they
are assigned at least fifteen minutes
before the starting time of such game
TO which they are assigned.
II. None Of the rules of this league
may be changed after the beginning
Of the season without the consent OF
six clubs in the league.
Is. Profane, indecent or vulgar
language by any player Of any club
in this league shall not be permitted
while any game Of this league is in
progress. Smoking by players OF this
league on the playing field while any
game of this league is in progress will
not be permitted Violation Of this
rule shall be punishable by the ejec
ton of such offending player or play
ers from any or all games of thu
league, after the president Of thu
league shall be satisfied that this rule
has been violated. 1t shall be the dut.
of the umpires of the league TO imme
diately eXpel from any game an,
player or players, who shall violat
this rule, and report such expulsion t.
the president of the league at ono
for final action.
49, Receipts OF games played b,
teams Of this league shall be divided
equally between the clubs playini
such games.
90 Postponed games between AN
OF the teams of this league shall b
played off on the next date teams S
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
CALIFORNIA Girl IS after
WORLD WATER RECORDS

America will place its hopes OF WIN
ming the worlds swimming title for
women this year in Miss Frances Cow
ellis. of san Francisco, who will compete
early this summer in a big swimming
meet in Honolulu against Miss Fannie
Durack, of Australia. the worlds cham
pion.
Miss Cowells was a sensation in 1915,
when she romped away with all the
honors at the Panama Pacific EXposi-
on. but she was defeated several times
last year
During the last few months. however,
she has performed in championship time
and set several new records.
Some of the new standards follow:
Fifty yards, straightaway, 30 4-j sec
onds; 800 yards. minutes "a seconds
44O yards. 6 minutes A 40 seconds The
last two marks clip Q and 90 seconds re
spectively from the records made last
year by Miss Claire Galligan. of New
Rochelle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12

Inconvenience shall meet. The Presi-
dent, however. may suspend this rule
and fix another date for playing off
postponed games, should the team so
situated be prevented from playing
such games on the next date they
meet.
81. All financial transactions on
the playing field between the teams %
this league shall be conducted by the
team managers or their representa-
ives.
p. Every club of this league shall
be uniformed by May 10, 1917 After
that date no manager shall permit any
player to appear for play in any game
Of this league without uniform. VIC
latiOn of this rule shall be punishable
bv fine of one dollar (S1.00). to be
imposed by the president of the league.
2S. No manager or assistant man
ager OF any team OF this league shall
pay money TO any player on any team
of the league for service to the league.
Violation of this rule shall be pun
ishable by fine of two dollars $4,000
and the loss Of such game after the
president is satisfied this rule has
been violated.
"a. The playing rules governing
the American League shall be used in
this league.
Each club of this league shall bear
equally the expense Of any umpires
who may ofiiciate in any game, or
games of this league.
Each club shall furnish one new
ball for each game played in this
league.
%. No team in this league shall
play any player in any game OF this
league after August u. who shall not
have played in at least two games
previous to that date.
26. Scores of all games played by
| this league shall be filed by the team
manager with the secretary before s
p, m. on the dates such games are
played.
q. Any club that fails to play two
consecutively scheduled games Of this
league shall automatically lose its
franchise IN the league.
2S. The President Of this League
shall have sole authority to interpret
any rules of the league in case mana
gers disagree as to the Interpretation
of any rule of the league.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
Watching the ScOrebOard

Yesterdays hero-Ray Caldwell lie
pitched nine innings against the Red
son.
Gavy Cra,ath only got one home run
in the game against Brooklyn
Babe Ruth changed shoes and the
Yankees luck in the fifth inning.
Larry Doyle helped trim the Cubs D.
hitting double. scoring "a run an,
handling scEen chances Clearly. Pretty
fair for al guy with a broken leg
Iris Speaker pricd Off just single
hit, but IL helped the Indians win from
the Tigers, 6 to 4.
Hal Chase began whore he left off last
year by helping trim the Cardinals with
pair OF blows, one a triple.
Earl Hamilton pitched fine game. lie
BILE win the eighth. lie was franked
TO the baths by the White Sox with a
single. two doubles, three triples and
three runs.
The Athletics faced Walter johnson.
Yes they lost, to O.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
DELAWARE DOPE
BY "WhO."

The baseball game TO be PLAYED be-
tween Delaware and p NJ. c. in Ches-
ter yesterday was called off on ac-
count of the snow and cold weather
viii have TO wait until Saturday to
see Delaware win the first game OF
the season.
Clancy saws trat he was in tin-fon
form to give p. NJ. g. a trouncing
that they would not soon forget. Too
bad that Jim didn't get a chance to
show what he had.
Now that United States has declared
war on Germany, some of the best
men here at college will be called TO
the cOlors And then again, you may
see the whole Delaware battalion par
ade off to aid in the downfall of Mad
Dog Bill"
Patriotic feeling is running high
among the students at the Blue and
Gold institution. If the same spirit
is shown everywhere as is shown
here, Bill hasn't got as much chance
against the L. S. as Baron ORourke
would have in the ring against Mar
conetti.
This same O'Rourke person says
that his Iron Hill team has its base
ball schedule completed and that Mid
dletown is the only club scheduled.
, Looks as though he considers the Mid
dletown nine with its mighty Finn TO
be enough for them to tackle in one
season.
That 1918 electric class which won
the basketball championship OF the
college is now challenging any team
| to a baseball game. Looks like Prot
| KOerbers young live wires meant To
win everything around Delaware.
Tho thoughts OF all of the Delaware
men arc again turning to Tom wilson,
the injured athlete:
Hats off 10 you, Tom Wilson,
You're hero. sure enough;
You've borne great pain in silence,
For you're made OF hero stun.
Cheer up, cheer up, old comrade,
For we're with you, TO man.
! This grand old college loves you
Just as Delaware only can.
Why not have a postcard shower
sometime this month for Tom. Lei
the students show him in some way
that they're all with him.
On Saturday afternoon, DreXel' o.
Philadelphia. will be here to tackle
Clancy and his pals. Looks as though
Delaware will have TO add this game
to its victory list.
II Clancy does not get the call Sat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
MT. salem TO Welcome
new PASTOR TONIGHT

Members and friends OF Mt. Salem
NJ. L. Church will give a reception
this evening TO their new pastor. the
Rev. W. T.. Habbart.
The last conference year was mark
ed by very material advance IN the
work at Mt. Salem under the leader
ship of the Rev Thomas r. Van
Dyke, who, after a successful pastor
ate OF three years, has been trans
ferred to Frostburg. Md The congre-
CATION presented purse OF 500 10
Mr.. Van DYKE
Miss Louise Van Dyke. the church
organist, was also presented with a
check for S25. She will finish her
school year at Delaware College be-
fore going TO Western Maryland
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12

clubs of the league, and pay all bills
approved by the league.
s. The board of arbitration shall
act upon all protests. disputes. for
FIXTURES, and shall indict penalties as
prescribed in the rules of the league.
The decisions of the board are final.
and any club refusing to abide by
such decision, shall forfeit all rights
and bond to the league.
9. Each club in the league shall be
required to post a forfeit OF five dol
lars $4,000 as a guarantee of good
faith. The said bond shall be in the
hands of the treasurer on March 6.
1917, and on completion of season, the
treasurer shall return each club said
forfeit. less such amounts as may be
deducted therefrom by the league for
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
HOCH Brothers SIGN
With BRANDYWIEE TEAM

Harry X. Hoch, lawyer and former
pitcher of the st. Louis Americans.
has heard the call of the diamond
again. After being out Of the game
I season, Mr.. Hoch has decided to
inter- the game locally again, and
will be a pitcher for the Brandywine
cam of the Wilmington League
he coming season.
Charles f. Hoch, a brother Of
Harry Hoch, also will play on the
Brandywine team. He is a catcher,
and played on the University of
Pennsylvania team. Four of the
Hoch brothers. whose home origin
ally was WOodside, Del. are famed as
ball players, while their father is a
great lover of the game.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12

all such meetings, shall approve con-
tracts and releases, cause same to be
published, appoint and assign UNI
pres. and report decisions of the
loard OF arbitration on all protests to
the league.
The vice-presidents shall perform
all the duties of the president in the
absence OF the president The second
vice-president shall also have the au-
thority to appoint and assign umpires
TO any games of the league
6. The secretary shall record the
minutes Of the meetings Of the league
and shall issue notices for meetings
OF said league at the suggestion Of the
president
T. The treasurer shall keep all
funds, shall hold bond money OF the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
amateur Ball Team Players;
ATTENTION!

os' mn EVENING JOURNAL is going to bs the official
'1u teams this summer. What do YOU think Of the
p'oposiuon4 All right! Then busy Send in ,our cI5uIo
and ne-"ps when the season us your and
s.oe ABOUT the fellows VINO arc making your teams II n
Of don't send diamond notes 10 mn
JOURNAL wen be interested in scores and note, Of ~
who do send them in that forget about Won fo %
get Bring in photos of the boys who good Won b
get and settle all line point az ~
ball Tell Dave your troubles him your baseball Dad M
We that THE EVENING JOURN AL vonr
newspaper, you 1917 will be ball season
the history An this for biz fellows well as for
Kids Your sheets will be ready April IS win n9
Yours, in Sport,
DAVE.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
KEYSTONE JRS. ANXIOUS.

The Keystone Jrs.. whose players
age range from IL to 10 wears, would
like 20 arrange games, either on home
or alien grounds. with any team in the
city. The Keystone Jrs. grounds are
located at the foot of Front street and
all teams wishing games should COM
municate with Albert Barnes, at No.
POI King street Their lineup follows
-Petey C: McLoughlin p; Barnes,
IS: Griffith, ID; Nero. 2b; Bennett
3b; Smith, IT,; J. Celia, rf.; Album
CT.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12
SUOOT AT HARRINGTON.

The second annual registered tour
nament of Che Kent Gun Club will DO
held at Harrington, on Monday, April
80. The trophies will be divided I'M
der the Lewis Class System. Through
the courtesy of the Winchester Re-
peating Arms Company, II. l.. Worth
ington will have charge of the shoot