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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
CONSIDER PURCHASE
OF WISCONSIN CATTLE
Farm Loan Association To Be
Organized

The members of the Middletown
Cow Testing Association as we'll
as any farmer who is interested
are urged to be present at the
meeting to be held in the Grange
Hall, Middletown, at 2.30 Satur-
day, January 12, 1918. The purpose
of this meeting is to discuss the
advisability of sending to Wiscon-
sin for one or more carloads of
dairy cattle.
The County Agent has informa-
tion from Wisconsin that feed is
very short and a large number of
their high grade and some pure
bred dairy cattle must be disposed
of and that they can be purchased
very reasonably. A great number
of inquiries have been received
from farmers over the county in
regard to young bulls and heifers.
AS such stock is not available here
it would seem feasible to investi-
gate this Wisconsin proposition
very carefully. Do not fail to be
at the meeting Saturday. If it is
impossible to be present, phone OF
write the County Agent at New,
ark.
The County Agent also wishes tc
call the attention of the farmers
of the County in regard to a meet
ing held at the Office of the Bureau
of Labor, 9th and King Streets
Wilmington, on Tuesday, January
IS at 2.3O, for the purpose of or
ganizing a farm loan association
More than a dozen inquiries have
been received concerning a loa'
association in the county. All IN
terested will be welcome at thl
meeting.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
ENGINEERS APPLY
FOR EXEMPTION

A number of the Delaware College
men who are in the next draft
quota, and who are pursuing en-
gineering courses at the college,
have applied for exemption under
the recent provision made by Con-
gress. In order to be exempted the
student must have a standing
equivalent to that attained by the
highest third of the men who have
graduated from the college within
the last ten years. If the student
has attained such a standing he
may then apply.
He first fills out the blank pro-
vided, making application for the
engineers reserve enlist corps,
stating the course and which col
lege he is attending. This must
then be indented with the college
seal and also the seal of a notary
public, after which it is forwarded
OF Washington. Here those mer
who qualify will have their blanks
sent to their local board and will
then be placed in class 5 of the
new draft classification. These
blanks must be all completely fill
ed up and ent, in by Monday, Jan
uary 7, hence many of the men are
busy today in attending to the mat
ter.
After a student is graduated
from college he will automatically
be returned to his former classif'-
cation provided that he has not in
the meantime been called into ser
vice with the engineers corps.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
REGIMENT
TO BE REORGANIZED
Training Camp Not Yet Desig-
mated

In keeping with the original
agreement with Governor Towns
end by the War Department, the
State of Delaware is to have it's
own regiment as a unit. At the be-
ginnink of the War Delaware had
only two battalions and as such
had been refused recognition as a
unit. During the border campaign,
our boys were embarrassed by this
state of affairs. Governor Towns
end was asked to call a conference
of the officers, not solely as a Mill
tary Council but as citizens inter
ested in "State pride, ate honor
and State efficiency" The Cover
nor was asked to go to Washington
to secure such recognition. With
the pledge of raising a regiment by
enlistment, this promise was made.
For some reason, however,
orders were changed and on ar
rival at Admission the Delaware
boys were scattered - completely
disorganized. Protests by officials,
newspapers, citizens, were of no
avail. But the opposition was per-
sistent. The States representa-
tion at Washington have assisted
very materially, the Governor, in
securing the reorganization. In
fact, the success is probably due
to them. Their party affiliations
and close touch and sympathy with
the Administration gained an ca,
to hear the protest.
1t is a matter of congratulatior
to all concerned that Delaware is
to maintain her Military rank in
the Country's war. To Senate,
Salisbury came the opportunity Of
announcing the good news to 6
Delaware audience.
None of the details can be giver
with any degree of accuracy. Della
ware may rest assured, however
that Colonel Reed will move quick
ly and effectively.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
FEW TRAINS TAKEN OFF
Little Change In Schedule At
Local Stations

New schedules in effect on the
P. B. & w. and B. & 0. railroads,
show few changes which offset the
Newark stations. But one change
is noted on the P. B. & W.-the an
nulment of the GIT p. M, south
bound, which leaves Newark with
out a train south on this road be
tween 6.45 and midnight.
On the B. & o. road, the express
train due at LA, going east has
been taken off. Against this, how
ever, the S.37 a. m. westbound ex-
press has been restored, also the
eastbound express formerly due
here at 9.34 p. m, according to the
new schedule due at 9.49.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
MEN IN
TRAINING CAMP
Left For Meade Last Saturday

Left For Meade Last Saturday
Ten Delaware College students
and alumni left Saturday morning
for Camp Meade, Nd, to join the
third Officers Training Camp. Of
those who left six are students
Paul Dewitt Lovett, Leon B. Stay
ton, William Stewart, Jr., Michael
Walter PLAN, James P. Truss and
Frank H. Tyson. The former two,
who would graduate next June,
under a resolution of the trustees
of the college will receive their
diplomas. The other four students
are juniors. The four alumni who
also left for the training camp are :
Washington Irving Brockson, Dan
iel Raymond McNeal, Carlton D,
Pepper and Alfred C. Connellee.
Mr.. Brockson, who graduated in
1915, has been an instructor at the
University of Illinois and was
granted a leave of absence to enter
the training camp. He was II
Newark, yesterday, and visited {
number of his friends.
Two of the students, Stewar
and PLAN, were backfeld men OF
last seasons football team ant
their services will be greatly miss
ed next year. Stewart was recent
" elected captain of the 1918 foot
ball eleven.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Local Men Attend Meeting

DR.. Samuel c. Mitchell, Profess
sors' Charles L. Penny, Firman
Thompson, Harold E. Tiffany, and
George E. Koerber, and Dean A.
L. Cullimore were among the men,
bers rof the Delaware College
faculty who attended a meeting of
the Wilmington Branch of the
American Chemical Society in Will
mington, last night. This new
branch already has membership
of 500, which shows that Whining
ton is becoming centre in the
chemical industry.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
INSTRUCTOR AT
CAMP MEADE

Richard Whittingham OF New
ark who recently graduated from
tho officers Training Camp at
Fort Mver is still adding honor TO
Tho name. Graduating sixth in the
class, as First Lieutenant ne mas as
u,~ ,o,,y beon chosen as Instructor at
10 ~ now Training Camp. He IS one
of o two chosen out of possible 3oo
oAicers. Some honor! Under m, MS
onnmand are six Delaware College
Men.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
SECOND SCHOOL
TERM NEAR
New Ruling Called To Atten-
ton Of Parents

Principal Koehler, of the New
ark Public Schools, calls the atten-
tion of parents, through the press,
to the ruling of the Board of Ed
ucation, adopted last September,
which prohibits the admission of
pupils in the first grade at any
time later than two weeks after
the beginning of the term.
The second school term begins
on Monday, January 21st. All
children who will be six by the
first of March will be admitted at
that time.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
HAS
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
Appointment Of Edmund
Mitchell Announced

Delaware has a Food Admins
traitor. After months of delay,
back as far as May, the appoint
ment of Edmund Mitchell, of Will
mington, has been announced by
the President. Late in May Gov
emor Townsend was asked to pre-
sent names Of business men, finan-
cially able to give their time, for
consideration.
The names of Ex-Governor Chas.
r. Miller, Harlan G. Scott and
Josiah Marvel were presented.
Later Pierre S. Dupont and Win
der Laird were given. Then a
name was asked for Of a man in
close touch with the farmer.
Horace L. Dilworth, Master of
Grange, was suggested. Still again
and the name of l.. Scott Towns
end was given, he being the State
Representative of the first Food
Conference at We .,ington. All
these names failed approval
Months rolled by and every state
except Delaware had its Admins
traitor. Josiah Marvel who was
named as Director Ct the Pledge
Card Campaign by Mr.. Hoover was
asked to care for the work unit
appointment was riade. While he
was suggested in the original lis
presented, he failed to gain Wash
ington approval for the permanent
appointment.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Sale Nets Fifty Dollars

At a largely attended meeting of
the Guild of st. Thomas Church
held Monday night it was reported
that $50 was cleared on the recent
apron sale which will go towards
the church debt. A social will be
held at the parish house on the
evening of January 25, Mrs. Thos.
Sprogel chairman of the committee
on arrangements.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
LUB WOMEN
HEAR OF SERBIA
lis. Prickett Relates Exper-
fences Of Son At The
Front

A feature of the New Century
ub meeting held last Monday
Rs the talk by Mrs. Mary Foulke
Pickett, on the College Mems Cru
de to Serbia. Mrs. Prickett re-
ted the story as learned from her
n, one of the party, and active
the Relief work.
The speaker showed in her talk
nat a sturdy, splendid little de-
ocracy Serbia has been. with
population of four Million" she
a Serbia promptly, upon de-
sration of war, put one-half a
llion men in the field. But their
untry is hemmed in by noun
y MS with only one entrance from
north and one outlet at the
u'h' traversed by but one rail
ad' Austria at once destroyed
railroad, leaving the country
"efIess, from a munition stand
mt and an easy mark for thu
VContinued on Page AZ
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
LECTURE POSTPONED
Congressman Fess To Come In
February

Principal R. P. Koebler, of the
Newark High School, on Tuesday,
received a telegram from Con-
gressman F. d. Fess who was to
have lectured in Newark this week,
stating that he would be unable
to keep the engagement. The lee
ture, it is announced, will be given
at later date, probably sometime
early in February.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Church Forwards One
Hundred Dollars

Armenian Relief Day, observed
last Sunday throughout the land,
was featured at the Presbyterian
Sunday School, Newark, by the an
nouncement of contribution,
from the church of 500 to the Re-
lief Board in New York City.
Eighty dollars of this amount was
raised by entertainment, given by
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ba-
raca Glass, and the remainder by
personal contribution.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
BOYS Skate To L.sndenburg

James Arthur Kennedy, Cuth-
bert Claringbold, Richard Ellis,
William Stigle, David N. Clancy,
skated from the Paper Mill Bridge,
Newark, to Landenburg, during
the cold weather of last week.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Returns From Hospital

Harvey Fulton, who was serious
ly burned in the fire that destroyed
the dupont Acid Plant here sew
eral weeks ago, is slowly recover
ing. He returned from the Ply
sicians and Surgeons Hospital
Wilmington, this week and will
soon be able to leave the house.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
COUNCIL MEETING
Financial Report Presented

Town Council at it's monthly
meeting Monday night paid $1,000
to a local bank borrowed on a note
to tide Council over until the water
and light rents came in. The meet
ing was devoted largely to the
transaction of routine business
Treasurer Herdman reported for
December as follows:
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Registrants Fail To
Return Questionnaires
Names Announced at Head
quarters
'ubject to enalty Imposed
bu Government

SiXty-seven registrants in the
kural New Castle County Board Of
tyemption District have failed to
kle their questionnaires at the
|necifed time and are accordingly
|ybiect to any penalty fixed by
he government in such cases. The
! st which was given out today by
he board of those who have failed
o file their questionnaires fol-
Ows:
William Carey, New Castle;
Harry Steel, Townsend; Frank w.
ee, Edgemoor; Michele Galande,
Philadelphia; Matthew A. Fox,
lew Castle; Julius Williams,
tdgemoor; Charles w. Keith,
Rrincipio Furnace, Md; Samuel
Alexander, Porter's; Charles l.
tingle. Newark; Henry L. Zelch-
Ihaco, New Castle; Pony Buie,
tdgemoor; Walter G. Boyd, Mar
halIton; Hony Klyneski, Bellevue
Suarrv; Charles Rausch, Towns
nd; Thomas A. Gegan, New Cas-
e: Pierson D. Ridenour, New Cas-
Ie: Tony Salvucci, Newark; Wal
Ir W. Scott, Newport; Howard j.
}cGinnis, Edgemoor; Malik YES
hf. New Castle; Jose Lobo, New
3astle; Edward V. Hayes, New
Iastle; Isaac Bordley, 8 Decatur
kreet. Wilmington; Grist Pestich,
lew Castle; Ionic Hunt, Elsmere
Ianiel w. Armstrong, Greenville;
Iietro DiSimono, New Castle
tephen Masorik, Newark; John
broka, New Castle; Arturo An
knio. Claymont; John Grass,
Iew Castle; John Sundborg, New
estle: William J. Clifford, New
kstle: Cresto DiOstilio, New Gas,
e; John E. White, Wilmington
gorge w. Baker, New Castle
rederick Brown, Newark, Aurollc
kibuzi, New Castle; James Peat
butte |, Wilmington; Frank Gala
n, Route A, Wilmington; Adamc
tMarco, New Castle; Lonny Cole
an, Elsmere; Decunno Grarglo
enry Clay; George Cooper, New
k; Frank Riccololla, Edgemoor
lillian H. Conoway, Hockessin
bland Rees, East Pittsburg, Pa.
seph Page, Route /, Whining
N; Allen T. White, Philadelphia
pnato Civitello, Centreville; Har
C. Hill, Colts; Resi- Pinto
ugustine; Junius Robinson, Els
ere; Pasuuale Senisi, Holly Oak
seph DeMurree, Elsmere; Law
nce G. Godsoe, Yorklyn; Alber
arkey, State Road; Thomas An
q line, New Castle; George +
|enn, Richardson Park; Roy L
Ftton, Wilmington; Frank On
IAN, Richardson Park; Franz
ppkins, Shellpot Camp; Pellegr
Fmignani, Bellevue; Frank kal
sky, New Castle; Burtis c. Jor
n, New Castle; Rosa o. NIL
shefsky, New Castle; Lester j
|hite, New Castle.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Receive Gifts OF Calendars

Every student of the Women's
College has received from an un-
known donor, calendar of fam
iliar and charming quotations.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09
Road Building As
4 War Measure
Discussed BY Engineer Upham
Detailed Plan Outlined--
No Action Yet Taken
By Commission

No more interesting report on
public affairs has been made dur
ing the present Administration
than that of Chief Engineer Up
ham Of the State Highway Com
mission, presented to the Governor
on Monday Of this week. The re-
ports gives the general survey of
what may be expected of the Com
mission in State Highway Develop
ment. Gratifying indeed is the
fact, that is a Road Building" re-
port and not on 'office engineering
theory" 1t is the result of care
full surveys made throughout the
State. 1t is practical again, in
naming the roads to be constructed
according to their Importance
which has been decided by care
full traffic census. Mr.. Upham
realizes conditions and proposes
for this year only the absolutely
necessary roads. He recognises
war conditions and difficulties of
costs and labor but finds that the
really essential roads under peace
conditions are the self same roads
needed in war emergency. He
strongly urges construction this
year as a reasonable demand and
expectation of the State and fur
ther as an emergency war measure.
Philadelphia Pike, Lincoln High
way and Dover-Smyrna Road look
like 1918 realities.
High Lights
High Lights made in the report
and especially interesting COM
ments follow:
Suggests extensive improve
ments at Penny Hill,
Location of new roads parallel
to the River Road New Castle
county, will relieve traffic on River
Road.
Policy not to cross railroads
when possible to avoid doing so.
While the report covers work for
a normal period, it is expected that
Continued on Page p
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-01-09

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
WILKINSON SENDS
WORD OF WOUNDS
FROM FRANCE
In Hospital in France But
Expects to Recover Soon
Others Wounded.

The friends and acquaintance of
Jack N. Wilkinson, who was captain
of the Bridgeport Rovers eleven of
this city will be sorry to know that
Jack" has been injured in action in
France. On August 9th, he received
gunshot wounded on the head and
along his spine. He was transferred
from the transport corps to the Cana
dian infantry, and has been serving
on the front line since December last
Private Wilkinson who is but 81 years
old, is resting comfortably in a hos
pital in France. His injuries are
serious, but he expects to be up and
lover the top again soon.
Gray Hanrahan died of wounds on
July 25th in a base hospital. Word
was received by his mother. Mrs. Mary
Hanrahan, 21S Whitney avenue.
| John ]. Broadbrook, Jr., 246 Lemon
avenue, was severely wounded by gun
shot and is resting in a hospital
| Somewhere in France"
Miss Elizabeth Hannigan at Myrtle
Beach has received a letter from Carl
Bauer-known as "Dutchy" and who
has been named in the wounded cas-
ualty list-in which he states he is
recovering and wishes his name were
outside" Of the casualty list. He
asked fer all his friends at Myrtle
| Beach.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
SOLDIERS CLUB
RECEIVES Gift
FROM RED CROSS
Large Quantity of Linen
Given by Local Chapter
for New Club Rooms.

The Bridgeport War Bureau has
had very notable gift made it for
the new Soldiers and Sailors Club.
The Bridgeport Chapter of the
American Red Cross purchased some
time ago when prices were very much
lower than now, a large quantity of
linen and sheets and having more on
hand than its present necessities call
ed for the Executive Committee of the
local chapter met and unanimously
voted to donate to the Soldiers and
Sailors Club all the linen and sheet
ing it needed in furnishing the club.
Walter 3. Lashar, chairman of the
local chapter, wrote Justice Wheeler
of the War Bureau notifying him OF
the action of the local chapter and
the justice in behalf of the War Blu
reau and the comittee of the club re-
piled warmly expressing their thanks
for the generous gift. In value this
donation exceeds any gift made to the
club with the single exception of the
princely donation of the house by
E. w. Harral.
Judge Wheeler said today: This
action is in line with the general pol
icy of the Red Cross. 1t lends a hand
whenever and wherever it can. 1t is
Catholic in it's aims and in it's work.
Nothing could be finer than the way
in which this great organization is
carrying on its work of mercy on every
front and in every country it can
reach where humanity is suffering
from the ravages of war.
THE local chapter is fully living up
to the ideals of the parent organiza
ton. Under Mr.. Lashar's leadership
it is doing its great work in a large
and exceedingly efficient manner.
81 know of no more inspiring sight
than at the Warner Institute where
the Red Cross runs what is very
good sized factory. There day by day,
you will find a body of women work.
! ing unselfishly and steadily and long
hours in getting out Red Cross sup
plies
1.-The remarkable feature of all this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19

A ten-foot rattlesnake was caDture1
in Coney Island. He is at the police
station awaiting a claimant,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
STEPNEY


Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Bradley Of
Danbury, have spent a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Osborn.
Miss Emma Wells has resumed her
duties at B. Hawley's store after a
short vacation.
Miss Irma Toucey Of Easton, is
spending several weeks with her
grandfather Adelbert Hubbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hinckley were
recent guests Of Mrs. Hinckley s
brother in Bridgeport
Mrs. Milon B. Hawley and Clayton
Hawley enjoyed a days outing at Lake
Taunton on Wednesday.
The summer school for war activi-
ties which has been held on Thursday
mornings during the summer, will be
discontinued for the remainder of the
vacation.
Miss Gertrude Craft is spending :
few days this week with Mrs. William
Purdy in Bridgeport.
The Baptist Sunday school will en-
! Joy picnic at Beardsley Park on Sat
urday.
The Methodist Sunday school picnit
will be held on the local green OF
| Thursday, Aug. %.
Miss Linda Thorpe, who has beef
staying with Mrs. Moses Thorpe, lief
Tuesday for Easton where she is car
ing for Mrs. John Wheeler.
A government census is being takel
in town of all children under five year
of age.
Mrs. Robert Lewis and children re
turned home Monday after spending
week with Mrs. w. Luckner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
HAIG DRIVES MILE WEDGE IN
FLANDERS AND CAPTURES A
VILLAGE and TWO FARMS
u S. Forces in vosges Crush Big German Raid Then Ad
vance Beyond Frapelle Where Enemy Is Laying
Down Concentrated Big Gun Fire; Lively Patrol
Action Going on in Woevre Sector.

people. They were reviewed by naval
and military officers at Czech head
quarters, where their commander
was warmly congratulated.
Reports are in circulation in Fin
land that the Germans have seized
the Russian naval port of Kronstadt,
according to a Stockholm dispatch.
Kronstadt is 20 miles west of Petro-
grad, at the eastern extremity of the
Gulf of Finland. Reports received
through Germany early in the week
were to the effect that Premier LIE
nine and War Minister Trotzky had
fled to Kronstadt from Moscow.
Capture of Irktusk, the important
Lake Baikal port of the TransSiber-
ian Railroad, by the Czecho~Slovaks,
aided by the Siberian Peoples army,
on July Z, is announced in a belated
dispatch from Irkutsk.
Up to the time Field Marshal Haig
issued his official day bulletin. only
minor operations had taken place on
the British front since yesterday. The
British made slight improvements OF
their line south of Bucquoy, seven
miles northwest of Bapaume and half
way between Albert and Arras in the
sector where the Germans have been
withdrawing their lines recently. A
hostile raiding party was driven off
in this neighborhood.
Turnips weeds, nettles and an &C.
casional sick dog. costing $25, is the
chief food for the great bulk of Aus
! tria- Hungary's population, according
/ to a comprehensive review of the
! to II i,o
archy by frontier correspondent OF
| the Daily Express Thousands Of
deaths occur weekly as a result of ac-
tual starvation. The economic situa-
ton in Germany is described as al
most equally bad.
Mail trains passing through countr!
stations are besieged by mobs of half.
starved villagers begging and fight
| ing for few crumbs from the table;
! in the DINING cars. Even the crowd
, ed hospitals are short of food.
The daily papers print many col
umns of advertisements such as {
feather bolster offered for ter
pounds of flour, winter jacket for !
couple of eggs.
Some of the stock of food that hat
been reserved for the German arm!
! has been sent to Austria Hungary tt
avert revolt in the dual monarchy, bu
| this supply was insignificant.
Hunger typhus, dysentery and con
sumption are rampant.
The rich are securing food. though
at exorbitant prices. Smugglers risl
their lives, bringing butter and bacor
from Holland or Denmark, for which
they obtain SIS a pound. Eggs car
| be bought for Is cents each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-19
City Vocational
Schools Commended

There is said to be a shortage of
trained workers at the present time
that mounts up to 100000 and not
few of the factories of this city are
training their own workers. 1t is not
possible1-to teach a worker an entire
trade in a brief time but he is put on
one process, or one machine, which
he is able to master within a COM
paratively short time.
The committee on Labor Of the Ad-
vicory. Commission of thH National
Council of Defense has commended
the vocational schools of this city for
the many new workers that have beaA
introduced into the various industries
through these schools. The commit
tee advocates that these schools be
established in all the industrial CEN
tiers of the country.