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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
C. F. DOYLE TO
 START PLUMBING
 ESTABLISHMENT
Arrived Last Evening From Seattle With Large Stock of
 Goods

Some six weeks ago MT. c. F. Doyle of Seattle visited Ketchikan looking for an opportunity to locate. Finding conditions favorable, he endeavored to secure the establishment held un- til then by MT. Foord. Failing to se- cure this. he decided to bring a stock of goods and start anew He arrived last evening wit ha large stock of goods, rented a place of business ac. ross from the Thompson store and Is now busy preparing for business. Mrs Doyle and her eleven year old daughter will follow soon, MT. Doyle said this morning.
 As an introduction to the people of Ketchikan, Mr Doyle brought the fol. lowing:
 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 The bearer of this letter, MT. c. 2. Doyle, has been engaged in the plumb ing and heating business in Seattle for number of years, during which time we have sold him quantities of material, for which he has always promptly paid.
 We have always found him to be absolutely reliable, honest and trust owrthy, and we take great pleasure in commenting him to the people of
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

narrow escape, as she was acting one of the scenes in rickety fishing craft it sprung leak and sank, she was forced to jump into the cold Atlantic and it was several minutes before she was resuced, this was in November and things were quite cold in those regions at that time.
 Every Scotchman in the country halls with delight the news that "Lit; tie Nary has been selected for the role of Margaret Mac Tavish." For long time Caladonians have hoped to see the most popular girl in the world characterize the charming lass of the heather and the typical win somness of Scotland's fair daughters remember Sunday will be the opening night of this clever play.
 adv.
 Boys Knee pants in the Duchess Brand at Fields-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
MARY PICKFORD IN
 HER SECOND PICTURE
 PRIDE OF THE CLAW

Sunday night the Dream will open a two night engagement with Mary Pickford in her second Aircraft picture produced by her own company. "The Pride of the Clan" in which she will play the title role
 The rugged coast of Marblehead, Mass, was selected for the outdoor settings for this picture and some very realistic scenes appear, in one in- stance. Mary Pickford had a very
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
POSTMASTER HAS
 A KICK" COMING

It appears from the records at the Post office that the ladies of Ketchi- kan are not responding very promptly in regard to the matter of enrolment in the United States Food Administra- tion. Quite a few ladies have enrol led but there should be many mora enrolled before the application cards are forwarded to Washington Up on the receipt of these cards the Household Window Tags will be mail ed to the Post Office for distribution to the members Cards for member ship can be obtained at the local post office. No charge for fees, dues or postage.
 Walk-OVer Shoes at Field S-ady
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
SHE WANTS NO
 MORE OF GUST

According to a report, Mrs. Annie D. Norrdstrom, wants no more of Gust w. Nordstrom, to whom she was married some year since. Mrs. Nordstrom, who lives at Sitka, has instituted divorce proceedings against her husband. alleging desertion. Nord. strom is said to be in the vicinity of Ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
HOUSE BOAT PARTY

MT and Mrs. Lancaster left Tues day on their power boat Taku IT., tow ing a house-boat party composed of Mrs Reynolds, Miss Florence Key. holds, Mrs. Race, Miss Daisy Wood, and Mrs. Stanley Adams, who plan an outing of several weeks at Sea Level and vicinity
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
DANCING

The biggest Dance of the season is planned for Saturday evening at 9 e.,.ocE at Moose Hall. Williams five piece Orchestra will play all the lat est and best music, and plenty of it, and you know how they can play.
 Don't miss it. The AnyoX and local sa4.s are 70 he honor guests, so be tteia nd help in the festivities.-adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
LITTLE STAR A GIGANTIC
 HIT

Though only four feet, ten inches in height, she has captivated Broadway with her clever dancing and very or iginal comedy acts, Miss Pennington is making her screen debut tonight at the Dream in the comedy drama, Susie Snow Flake" she has trans ferred many of her famous Broadway dances to the screen and they will be very much In evidence tonight Clev- CT Dancing. Fascinating Comedy Sketches, and thrilling touches of high life are a few of the good things that are in store for you tonight. Don't fail to see this clever little Queen.-adv.
 | IL
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

Ketchikan as a good business mal and well versed in his line of busi ness.
 Yours truly,
 BOWLES COMPANY,
 Per c. H. Jones, Secretary.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
LOCAL ITEMS

Dr. G. G. Maude arrived on the Al aska yesterday from Juneau and is a guest at the Stedman.
 c. s. Harley is a guest at the Revil- la from Tenakee, MT. Harley is super intendent of the cannery at that point
 Geo. La Forge, steamboat man of the Klondike rush days and well known in Alaska is visitor in the city for a few days.
 E. Schoenwald representative can nery man of Petersburg is visitor ;n town stopping at the Stedman for few days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
KECHIKAN FURNITURE
 COMPANY

Before you buy, sell or ex- change your furniture, figure with the Ketchikan Furniture Company.
 Front Street near the Electric Company's office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
LILLIAN WALKER
 IN "INDESCRETION"
Tuesday

Walker attractive
  Abiding faith all by older and experienced Walker situations DSCRETON than other Woven delft hand master Lillian Walker deiousy delicate which o a people
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

FOUND-A small purse. The own- CT may recover the same by calling at R. T. Graham, Cigars and Candy stand and paying for this ad.-adv,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
REVIlLA

Mss Mary Payne, who arrived on the Prince George last evening, is here on a visit to her sister. Mrs. Lawrence Kubley It is expected she will re- main for three weeks or so, returning to her home in Seattle for the begin ming of the fall school term.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

Mrs. J. w. Young accompanied by the Misses Mildred and Helen Spar hawk, spent the day at Warde's Cove visiting with friends yesterday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
REGISTERED AT HOTELS
STEDMAN

F. Cunning. F. Wolland, Dr. G. L. Maule, Geo " La Forge s. A. Nc Crean. E. Schoenwald, H. Greenston v E. Forgh, NJ. F. Boyd, s. Peterson, |. Melon, R. II. Scott, o. Olson.
 REVllLA
 H. Carlson, C. D. Harley, Tenakee, Steve Ismergo. John Ulass, B. H. Ev- ans. C. F. Doyle, E. Aspin, H. Edsen, L. NJ. Thayer, P. Fowler, w. Butt l.. AiIe5. II. Peterson, J. F. Publico.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

All grades Mems Shirts and Under wear at Field's-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

Ladies Coats from $500 to s60 at Field 's-adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

New line of boys knee pants at Field s-adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

Some more new coats by this morn ing's express at F'ield's-adv:
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09

Walk-Over Shoes at Fields.-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-09
A sELIG NEWS OPENS THE SHOW
"NO GREATER LOVE"
Friday and Saturday

Featuring REGINA BADET the wonderful emotion al actress in the role of "SADUNAH the DANGER"
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
BIRDS DAMAGE CROPS
AND ANNOY FARMERS

WEST CHESTER, Sept. i9.-Black-
birds and starlings, both in the same
hocks. are ravaging the field IN this
section Of the State and causing great
damage, although thousands OF them
have been shot and trapped Farmers
are killing large numbers, but the
flocks do not seem 20 be reduced TO any
extent. The birds have been protected
by law for several years and this has
resulted In an enormous increase. They
are I'm 1ocks Of thousands, making
roosts in the thick woods and sallylng
forth during the day to feed upon the
corn and other grain.
When a flock invades a field the birds
partly strip the ears Of corn and pick
out the grains on the ends. This per-
mits water 20 enter and results In the
blackening and 1nal rotting Of the ears
Within an hour the birds can work bis
damage and many farmers carry guns
with them when they 60 into lheil
fields, shooting at the birds as soon a.
the flock settles.
Blackblrds have also become a NUS
ance In the towns, where they roost OF
the shade trees. Citizens have used Ro.
man candles to Brighten them away
but the birds return in a day or two.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
Pioneers VANDEVER
Games At South Side

The Pioneers-Vandever All-wil-
mington League dOuble-headerl
scheduled for Saturday, the result OF
which may determine tho league
championship, viii be played at
South Side Park instead OF on tho
Vandever field beginning at o'clock.
Tho game will be the most I'm
portant one OF the year. A double
victory for Vandever while New
Castle IS winning from Browntown
would tie up New Castle and Van
dever To achieve this desired end
Dave zearfoss will send Bill Crouch
after the FIRST game. and n the big
boy lands no will make n try for the
second fray.
Il Is likely that Brandywino will
not play its Saturday game with
Eden. the fro eaters being without
playing ground and Eden being
shot to pieces by the war.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
DOVER FIREhEN IN
MIDST OF Carnival
Laddies From Many Cities
March in Capital To-day
Behind Bands
GOVERNMENT AID
FOR STATE SCHOOLS
Special to THE EVENING JouRNAL

special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Dol, Sept. i9-The fremens
carnival opened Monday evening with
an unusually large attendance and
everyone OF the attractions well pa
tronized The free exhibition twice
day. that OF the woman high diver.
proves one Of the greatest attractions.
To-day Is The big day" Of the car
nival including the lremens parade
with many visiting companies IN line
from Elkton, Newark, smyrna, MIL
ford and other towns. Several OF the
visiting companies brought bands.
One Of the greatest attractions OF The
carnival is the most popular lady, vot-
ing contest" Those enlisted I'm the
contest, include: Margaret p. Cole,
Anna Walls, Mary =. Scanlon, Helen
Fisher, Mary Thomas. Anna Marie Fin
negan, Sadie Davis Cooke, Frances Hur-
ley, Helen Horsey With each vote tho
voter IS compelled to pay one cent. Up
to yesterday noon. the contestants
stood as follows
Margaret p. Cole 5O07, Anna Walls
1901, Helen Fisher 1891. Mary p. Scan
lon 1888, Mary Thomas 2j3{, Anna
Marie Flnnegan 1913, Sadie Davis
Cooke 1890, Frances Hurley 96i.
The awards 10 be made az the end OF
the week include a diamond ring,
FIRST; solid gold lavalliere second; solid
sold wrist watch. third.
The state Board OF Education OF Del
aware having appointed Prof. A. r.
Spaid State Commissioner Of Educa-
ton, and DIT. H. II. Hayward, q COM
mittee 10 complete arrangements for
putting into action the provisions OF
the Smlth-Hughes bin providing FOR
the establishment OF manual training.
agricultural and domestic science in
struction In the schools. they have de-
cided TO call the principals OF sll the
schools in the State as we'll as repre-
sentatlves OF the local school boards
! at a meeting 20 be held I'm Dover on
next Saturday az 1880 O'Clock 20 in
dictate their interest whether they are
willing 20 adopt courses IN agrlcul-
ture, manual training and domestic
science. The following schools have
already reported their interest IN one
or more OF the subjects;
Mt Pleasant, Alexis 7. dupont.
J Newark Smyrna, Dover. Caesar Rod
ney. Harrington, Milford, Millsboro
! Greenwood, Bridgeville, Seaford
| laurel, Georgetown
The committee Is anxious 10 LET
Saturdays meeting be known to all
school boards throughout the State
thinking mat other schools who
heretofore have not thought serious
ly over the matter might have had {
change OF heart and be glad 20 COM
in under the Smith-Hughes provis
! ions.
; Professor Spaid IS anxious 70 hav
: a large representation at saturday
: meeting
Charged before Magistrate Wharto
% with disorderly conduct on Oh
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
SHOW IN
Week OF NOV. 26
Diamond State Association
Fixes Date and Expects
Many Exhibitors
PROF. MITCHELL TO.
BE THE LECTURER

Realizing that the poultry industry Is
destined TO play an important part IN
the war for democracy in that eggs
and poultry will be needed for food by
both the fighters abroad and those VINO
stav AZ home and do their bit members
nj the Diamond State POultry and
Pigeon Association have decided Co hold
their eleventh annual exhibitien IN this
CITY during the week OF November -,
ThanlSsgivinR week. AZ q meeting OF
the executive committee of the associa-
ton. at Felrs store last night, IL
was decided that this years show
would serve a two-fold purpose IN That
IL would be m education for those who
are unacquainted with the egg produc-
ers az live stock, and also serve the
general purpose Of displaying what
thoroughfare fowls should be In color
type, etc.
the local association would have the
assistance Of Prof. r. v. Mitchell, poul-
try husbandryman at Delaware College
during show week, and lectures Will be
given explaining in detail just what can
be accomplished by citizens Of this city
in maintaining sulall hocAS OF "..'f Ai'
their back wards. The farmer will not
be neglected either, Prof. Mitchell Is
planning 20 explain to those at the
show on the days he win be there how
10 Gull out the barren hens from the egg
producers. as he has been doing for the
past several weeks through the lower
part Of the State.
This years exhibition viii DO In
charge of al executive committee with
c. Parker NIcCulloch chairman, and the
officers of the association.
At last nights meeting reports wert
received from exhibitors at last years
/ show stating that they were planning to
enter their birds here mis- year, and In
order to arouse interest n committee
was selected 10 call on leading mer-
chants and solicit merchandise for prizes
/ for the hlooded fowls.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19

streets OF Dover. Anna May Polk,
colored. was fined Sc. and Martha
Polk, also eolored, $3.50 for inter-
fering with the officers in the first
arrest.
Walter L. Fox, for several years a
member Of the cler' cal force OF the
Farmers Bank of ths town, who
was among the first draft OF Kent
county's citizens. and who left TO
day with the 26 other drafted men,
was called before the board OF direc-
tors OF the bank yesterday and in
formed that the bank directors would
make up any deficiency in mis- salary
lacking by the allotment Of the gov
eminent.
Tomatoes reached the highest
mark yesterday ever known here
S105 being paid
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
NEW owners FOR
CITY REAL estate

Transfers OF real estate filed for
record at the City Registry Bureau
this week follow;
George W. Benson to Joshua Ben
son. easerly side OF Walnut street
between Seventh and Eight streets;
consideration, $500
Howard n. Stayton TO William S.
Valentine, 704 West Twenty seventh
street; consideration, $4,000.
Charles B. Danneenbrg TO Stewart
]. Cort, situated at the corner Of
Monroe Place and T'wenty-hrst street:
consideration, $500.
Ellwood Souder 70 Orville p. Pyle,
Washington street, near Seventeenth
street; consideration, $4,000.
Union National Bank OF Whining
I ton to Charles A. Hagner. 24l5 Wash
ington street; Consideration, 5000.
Mary II Eldridge 10 George W.
HYATT. 102 West Eighteenth street;
consideration, $4,000.
Bronislaw Wbuck 10 Adam Exist
erowicz, 90 STROUD street; considera-
/ ton. $4,000.
Florence V. Stayton to william A.
Casey. 1912 West Sixteenth street;
consideration. $4,000.
Harris 3. Jackson to Charles H.
Perkins. 1916 West Thirteenth street.;
consideration. $4,000.
James L. Hubert, administrator OF
the estate OF Albert NJ Hubert, 10
/ Simon Carmichael, south side Of Fifth
street, 100 feet ecst from Union
street; cons Iteration, so.
Lizzie B. McCaulley 70 Ethel 2
scher. 41s Washington street; con-
siderauon, S. 500.
Jacog T. Clymer to Franklin P.
Hickman. west side OF Jefferson
street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets; consideration, $3,400
Fannie Schwartz to Thomas E
Lane. 525 Clayton street; considera-
ton. 81 900.
Bqu table Trust Company and Sal
lie 3. Pickles 10 Thomas Tatnall
northeast side OF Delaware avenue. "a
feet 4 inches from Jefferson street;
consideration. $1,000.
Lucy r. Tatnall 10 Thomas Tatnall
northeast side OF Delaware avenue
Is feet inches from Jefferson street;
consideration $1,000.
ria r.. uiltT 10 luONudS dludll
Jefferson street and Delaware avenue;
consideration. $4,000.
Annie Chadwick. ct. al. 20 Thomas
/, lTatnall, northeast side OF Delaware
avenue between Jefferson and Mad
son streets; consideration. $1,000.
Yuzef Landowski.. to John Arty-
siwios 400 Porter street; considera
ton. 81 400.
A. B. Stayton Company to Georg,
W. Davis. east side of Concord ave
nue.. SO feet from Van Buren, street
consideration So
A. b. Stayton Company. 70 Elveri
}. v. Krastel. 2614 Van Buren, street
consideration. $4,000
n Mary Ward. widow Of John Ward
] TO Patrick Mclaughlin. south side o
Third street. between Van Buren, ant
y Harrison streets; consideration
81 400.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
MANY CITY teachers
At SUMNER schools
Only Two Cities Exceeded
Wilmington'S Attendance
at Columbia College
REPRESENTATION AT
DELAWARE COLLEGE

Wilmington teachers have shown
professional spirit and zeal by at
tendance at summer schools for teach
OTIS during the vacation Just ended. II
"a reported that only two cities, New
York and Duluth, were represented
by more teachers enrolled at Column
bia Teachers College, tho countrys
foremost college for teachers. than
was Wilmington.
"Since the results the public
schools desire TO accomplish depend
so largely upon the teacher-her per-
sonnl qualities and professional pre-
paration-this evidence of the earn
est purpose on the part Of our teach
erH TO achieve even better results in
their work. is especially gratifying
AMI much to be commended" said a
man interested in educational mat
ters today.
The following are some Of the I'M
structors IN the Wilmington schools
who spent their summer at colleges
and who bring back 10 their work Of
tho school year most modern and sue
ceJsful methods:
Columbia University.
Miss Bessie Devine. assistant super
tntoadont Of schools.
Miss Clam Mendenhall, principal 81
teachers training school.
Miss Carrie Cooper, teacher OF
pedagogy.
Miss Ellen samworth, principal OF
No 10 school
Miss Elizabeth Mcdaniel. teacher
Of domestic science in the High
School
Miss Bdna Wagner instructor OF
German n the High School.
Miss Irene Pierce, instructor Of
German in the High School.
Miss Cora Stewart. instructor OF
mathematics in the High School
Miss Emma Beck, instructor oil
science in the High School
Miss Mary Cornell. instructor o.
manuel training in No "a school.
Miss Laura Easley. instructor o.
German in the High School.
University Of New York.
s. G. Birath, head Of commercial de
partment of High School.
Miss Alice Mcintyre, teacher at No l
school.
Miss Helen Wakefield, teacher at y,
0 school.
Miss Helen Anderson, teacher at NJ
l6 school.
Delaware College.
Miss Ella Marvel, teacher at No
school.
Miss Ethel Wilson, teacher at No.
school.
Miss Ona L. Glenn, teacher at No. 2
school.
Miss Frances Todd, teacher at No.
school.
Miss Pauline Newell, teacher at n
- school.
Miss Harriet Van Buren,, teacher Z
No IL school.
Miss Elsie NJ. Richards, teacher Z
No. II school.
Miss Amanda Palmer, teacher at No
school,
Miss Freda Blmnberg, teacher at n
school
Miss Gertrude @. Glynn, teacher
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

New Jersey.
NEW JERSEY ACREAGE BARaAIN-s2
~ cash. 90 monthly buys ? acres dne land;
Full price S4s only e2t per acrol. Vail
1850 Broadway New York City. septe-12t
Evening journal., 1917-09-19

No. school.
Miss Mary z. Doherty, teacher at No.
IA school
Miss Bessie z. Lyman, teacher at No.
IA school.
Miss Reba Thompson, teacher at No
IA school.
Mrs. Clara NJ. BiclSing, teacher at No
% school.
Miss Jennie Todd, teacher at No. J
school.
Miss Marion Gool1in, teacher at No
90 school.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
FOrSaIe

s. W Cor. gotta and West SITS. store. apart
4oo.6sio w. goth stoRBP
se2t Jefferson g.. r, u p II W, new.
2tel Iatnali S. r. p N W
l03 W. 80th ST.. 7R. p. p NV.
25l6 Washington st.. 4. b. p.
AIS w. 22nd ST.. 3 r. -. p. X W.
zoo W 2tth st.. g X. d. r.
$3.50 New Castle Ave. store. o r b.
1918 y So. o r. hnrn. pOrT5
02i s. Townsend ST.. r. barn. over 2 acres
los 81 Heald So. 8 r.. D.
on fifth 81, rooms.
400 r sixth St r. R
TOt 1-2 Kirkwood ST. TR. p.
1s02-oi.06 Claymont St. r. b. P
1900 II. 22nd 81. two a.room apartments
T36 p. 22nd ST. store. r. d.
lpia W Second st.. o X ~ %
1851 Lancaster Ave. r. p.
| lNiF-NH W.. Fourth &c.. r. B r.
162a-o1 W Fourth ST.. r. B. P
| 1OT-l1-i3 n Harrison ST.. r. a. p.
2oa-l l-la-l5 s.. Harrison ST., o X, b. p.
/ Cigar store.
acres 4 room house barn.
4 acres 10 room house barn.
| Lots in ell parts of city ana suburbs.
WILLIAM KITCHEN
Second Floor.
Rents Collected. No. so6 Orange 81
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
LOCAL MANUFACTURER
Says IT'S WONDERFUL

"Nly business brings me IN constant con.
tact with tho drug trade Of Philadelphia
said Daniel J. Duffy, 24o2 goth 81 Phla
delphia. well.known cigar manufacturer and
representative. II heard 90 much favorable
comment about Tanlac among the druggists
that when my stomach went back on me 70
Gently / decided to try n bottle.
''It proved 20 be just as they said II was
wonderful I Immediately acquired a raven
Gus appetite Instead OF suffering from a
heavy bloatod feeling. belching and pains IN
tho stomach after eating I feel bright ana
glorious sleep like q top and never got up
feeling dull and iorgy In the morning. as Of
old I used 20 have backaches. but they.
TOO. have gone This Tanlaco deserves
much credit. -
Taniac IL now being specially introduced
and explained In Wilmington az Smith and
/ strevir's Drug Store. y. b. Danforth
Wholesale distributor.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19

THREE UNPUBLISHED ROOMS. PR.
Il waite bath second floor. Possession -
once. Centrally located. Address h-5o,
Evening Journal ONCE. septle-u.
Evening journal., 1917-09-19
APARTMENTs ZOE RENT.

NEW APARTMENTS FOR RENT. NO.
~ 6Oa-I1 Washington street. Apply j..
Howard Gordon. No. s15 Orange st-eet.
aug22.f.