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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
Polk Go. Bar Assn.
To Hold Banquet
Wednesday Night

The Polk County Bar Association,
of which Hon. f. A. Whitney, of this
city is president plans big ban
quet at the Oaks Hotel next Wednes-
day night, and the following unique
invitation, in the shape of regular
legal document. has been served on
the members of the legal fraternity:
STATE OF FLORIDA
To All and Singular the Members of
the Polk County Bar Association,
Greeting:
You and each of you are hereby
commanded to be and appear before
the Judge of our Circuit Court for the
Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, as
POSTMASTER at Banquet to be held
at the Oaks Hotel, in Barlow, Flor
ida. on the 9th day of March, 1918.
at O'Clock p. M, to eat, drink and
be merry and the truth to speak in
behalf of the defendant in a certain
matter before said Court depending
and undetermined wherein Herbert
G. Hoover, Food Administrator. is
plaintiff and The Polk County Bar AS.
ISOLATION is defendant. And this YOU
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
CHAUNCEY p. SPAULDlNG

Last night Mr., Chauncey P. Spauld-
ing passed away at the Lakeview San
aUarium after an illness of several
weeks. Mr.. Spaulding is from New
York State but had been at Dade City
for some time, where he has inter-
ests, and it was there that he became
i'll, and was removed here for better
medical attention. The funeral serv.
ices were conducted this afternoon
at the Gentry Undertaking parlors by
DR.. C. I. Stacy, interment being in
the city cemetery.
Mr.. Spaulding was Is years Of age
and is survived by his wife, one son,
C. Ray Spaulding, of Loveland, Ohio,
and two daughters, Mrs E, L. Corbett,
OF Norwood Ohio, and Mrs. c. A.
Green of Bellevue, KY, and eleven
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
In Society
U. C. r. Dance Tonight
To Be a Bio Affair

Lakeland Council United CONNER
cial Travellers are giving their first
annual dance tonight at the K. Of p.
hall over the Postoffice and large
crowd, is expected, not only from
Lakeland but from adjoining towns.
About 300 invitations were issued,
and the affair, will be conducted In
true U. c. T. style, which insures a
delightful evening for all attending
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
DISTRICT w. c. T. U. CONVENTION

The Eighth Annual convention of
the Twelfth district, Florida W. C. T.
T., met last Tuesday in Frostproof,
meetings being held in the Presbyter-
ian church Lakeland was represent
ed by Mrs. H. j. Anderson, district
president; Mrs. G.. p. Webb, president
OF tie Lakeland Union; Mrs. A. r.
Leach, Mrs. P2ase, Mrs. Edw Schur-
man and Dr. c. |, Stacy.
At the morning session reports
were heard from the unions of the
district and campaign plans were dis
cIssed.
At noon a bountiful lunch was
served and about two hours were
pleasantly spent in greeting old ac-
quaintances and making new ones
The afternoon session was a
Round Table discussion of depart
ment work.
Miss Neal of Jacksonville, state
president, was present, giving helpful
talks on the work of the departments,
stressing the need of renewed conse
Grafton and zeal along every line
during this. our campaign year.
In the evening, the convention was
treated to a mastery address by DR..
c. !. Stacy, followed by short but
stirring talk by Miss Neal.
Mrs. Anderson was reelected pres
ieent of the district, having ably filled
that office for several years and the
work has progressed steadily under
her leadership. Frostprsof is a bean-
tifUl little town, and the white-r'bbor
delegates enjoyed the hospitality Of
ifs splendid people. REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

Eord comes from Camp Wheeler
! nearly 100 of the boys from Flor
have been transferred from the
IN regiment to a casual detach-
nt and 1t is rumored that they will
n De sent abroad. Among the num-
is Gordon A. Gaffney of Auburn
r With his other friends here we
II De on the watch for further
rs and our best wishes will follow
Wherever he may be sent All
Fndale Advocate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
BIG INDOOR
CARNIVAL IS
NOW ON IN
FULL SWING

The big indoor carnival is now on
in full blast in the store room in the
Deen-Bryant block formerly occupied
by the Lakeland Furniture Co. The
big show" is on at all hours this af-
teTnoon and tonight, and everybody Ii.
Lakeland will be on hand to Join in
the fun and frolic. There is every
thing on the midway that sure
enough carnival has, and it is all so
much better and there is so much
more class" to the shows that every
body is wild about tin fact the
crowds that have thronged the build
ing this afternoon are only an index
to the throngs of joy lovers that will
be on hand tonight.
Orchestra. music is being furnished
this afternoon by the High School
Orchestra, which adds much to the
enjoyment of the occasion.
AT the entrance to the big shows is
the confetti booth, and with large
supply of this material" the way is
paved ito good time for all. The
wheel Of chance, the vaudeville show
the slack wire performer, the wild
man, the fortune wheel-In fact ev-
erything is there to amuse and enter
tain. The big affair is given for the
beneht OF the war relief fund-a sum
being necessary with which to euuip
a bed in France, and this money is
icing raised by the local Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy. who
secured Mrs. Hattie Logan to man
age the carnival. The following are
the chairmen of each of the commit
tees. and they each have numerous
assistants, all of whom are maxine
the affair big success from an en-.
ter'ainment as well as financial
standpoint The ladies in charge Of
each booth are as follows:
Big Vaudeville Show - Mrs. w. c.
Norvell, Mrs. ]. B. Hannah.
Fat Woman-Mrs. T. B. O'Steen.
Ball Game-Mrs. Edwin Spencer, Jr
Fancy Work-Mrs. VIM. Baldwin.
Wheel of Chance R. H.. ONO
hundro.
Slack Wire-Miss Gladys Wilson.
Wild Man-Mrs. B. T. Bardin.
Mutt and jeff how-Mrs. Harry
Edmondson.
Fortune Telling Booth-Mrs e. G.
Tweedell.
Siamese Twins-Miss Key.
Confetti-Miss Mildred Youngs.
Flower Booth-Mrs. Thrasher.
Candy Booth-Mrs. w. l.. King.
Fish Pond-Miss Nell Coleman and
Miss Evelyn Cowdery.
Refreshments-Mr Ida Lusk.
Fortune Wheel-Mrs. w. J. Merrill
Hawaiian Dancing-Mrs. R.N Skip
per.
Decorating Committee-Mrs. W. s.
Moore.
Mrs. Hattie Logan is the general
manager and originator of the af-
fair.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

Mrs. Lana Almy Walter OF Arcadia,
Asident or the FLORIDA Rebekkan
lemply, Will meet with the kebek-
$ at their regular meeting Mon
evening, March rs. All mem
X are urged TO be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

Nm. II. Theel, nephew OF DR.. G. L.
bel, and theodore Tiblin, left San
(go, Cal, on the 18th inst, for
keland, where they will make their
be. They will make the trip in
|ut thirty days, it is expected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

\ revival service will begin at tho
(hodist church, South, at Kathleen,
!, on Easter Sunday, March 31st,
the II a. m. service, to continue
|Ough two or three weeks. All are
fted to attend these services. The
tor will be assisted by Rev. ]. L.
hter, pastor of the church at Cara
De, Fla. Come and hear this pas
Evangelist.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

This morning a negro stole a pair
trousers from the store of J. C.
blurred by Mr.. OwensdBt. -. g2nt
lens and was escorted to Jail by
L. Keen, who was nearby at the
e The theft occurred about z
Jock while the store was being
ICED in readiness for the days
Piness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

dessrs. roscoe Neutles and George
,adnurSt, manager and Auditor OF
tampa and Lakeland Gas compa-
1. were III Lakeland today trans
ing business ana greeting friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
Lakeland
LQCOniCS
20 M A. Brewer of Miami Is the
lei Of Mrs. S. Raymond.

h. and Mrs. H. l. Carter and little
Ighter of Vidalia, Ca, are guests
Mrs J. H. Kennedy on West Lem
street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

hrs H. H. Register is able to be
after an illness of several weeks,
Ich is pleasing news to her many
Inds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

Inc reaulng circle OF the Methodist
lrcn VIII meet with Mrs. A. II.
|kard, Lake t1OlllngsWOrth, on Mon
|. All members are requested to
present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

FOR SALE-A pickup-residential
site, corner on Lake Morton Drive,
rinarian rights; beautiful ard pic
turesque. Owner must leave town.
Apnly 1904 Success Ave. Phone $685.
Green. 1857
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
shall in no wise omit.

WITNESS, The Honorable Francis
A. Whitney President Polk County
Bar Association, at the Court House
at Barlow aforesaid, this 10Th day of
March, 1918
C. M. VIRGINS, Sec.- Treas.
r.. S. V. P.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
TIE TIME--TUESDAY, MAR. 26, 1915

TIE TIME--TUESDAY, MAR. &c, 1918
THE PLACE-CITY HALL, LAKE
LAND, FLORIDA.
All voters should be sure to cast
their ballots for the adoption Of the
proposed amendments to the City
Charter, and the issuance Of bonds to
take up the floating Indebtedness of
the City Of Lakeland. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

hrs. &. W. feLerKA returned today
In a pleasant TWO weeks visit with
!. A. Il. bOnd ana Mrs. W. Is.
Lrsey al tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22
Art Embroidery ParlOr

Fine Linens are very scare and
prices are growing higher but
have some splendid Center Pieces,
Towels, and Lunch Cloths at the
Old Price, which many will appre-
ciate.
A variety Of Children's Dresses
both Stamped and Embroidered.
Gifts of all sorts.
MRS. G. L. ALLISON
306 S. Tenn. Ave. Phone 176 Green
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-22

FOR RENT-Six-room furnished bun
galow. Water, gas, electric light 9O5
East Lime st. 735s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23

[Published in The Topeka State Journal
March %, 1851
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
MALE AND FEMALE


THOUSAND CLERKS AT WASHINGTON
wanted Immediately by u S. government,
800 monthly and up. Men women, Is or
pay. Easy. pleasant work. Common edn-,
catfon sufficient. Your country needs you,
Help her and live in Washington during
tEcse stirring war times Write without
delay for free list positions open. Frank
lin Institute, Dept 13G C, Rochester, N. 7.
THOU SANDS of government clerks needed
Immediately. Civil Service examinations
soon. Men and women desiring positions.
Departmental. typists, stenographers, rail-
way mail postoffice, write for free iuforma-
ton. Geo. w. Robbins. Civil Service Ex-
pert Jordan Bldg, Washington, d. G.
CIVIL SERVICE minations in Topeka
soon. Men and women desiring gov
eminent clerkships, departm entail, post
office. railway mail. customs, stenograph-
ers. write for free particula = to J. c.
Leonard former government eXaminer)
49S Eenois Bldg. Washington.
GOV ENNMENT wants thousands clerks at
Washington. immediately 800 month.
Full information free. 932 this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23

State of Kansas,
Governors Office.
CLEANUP WEEK PROCLAMATION.
In this time of war 1t is of supreme i'm
portance that every resource which we
possess should be conserved. Waste must
be eliminated. Every energy must be bent
toward the winning of the great war for
human freedom.
Clean streets and alleys, clean yards and
clean homes tend to prevent fire and there
fore to conserve the country's material
resources. They likewise tend to conserve
the public health and therefore the coun-
try's man power Such homes create civic
morale of both soldier and civilian in times
of trial like the present.
Therefore. In order to bring about
concerted effort all over the state for fire
prevention, the improvement of sanitary
conditions. the prevention of disease and
the identifying of streets and homes /.
Arthur Capper, Governor, do hereby desig-
nate the week of
APRIL Is TO 20. CLEANUP WEEK
in the state of Kansas. and urge that every
resident of Kansas, whether he be private
citizen or a public official, devote what
ever time is necessary to the work of clean
ing up streets alleys back yards Yards
atties of all buildings. public or private. and
removing therefrom every possible cause
| of fire or disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have here
unto subscribed my name and
caused to be affixed the great
ISeaLl Done at Topeka. Kansas this
23rd day of March. A. D.
1918
ARTHUR CAPPER. Governor.
| Attest: J. T. BOTKIN,
| Secretary of State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
WANTED-TO RENT

>-~~OO~~-@-~|--(~~1->- -~@--~@~~~~>~>-----
WANTED TO RENT or room modern
house or bungalow with sleeping porch,
garage; must be i'll good condition and we'll
located. wild lease for one year. No chill
dren.s Tel. 1901.
WANT TO RENT building in which to
Keep auto, near 1913 Clay. Lee L. Parr,
164s Clay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23

FOR RENT-FURNISHE ROOMS
FOR RENT-NiceIy furnished sleeping
room modern, reasonably priced. GU
Clay. 505S w.
MODERN furnished room, privilege Of par
lor 8 blocks wst Of state house. Phone
2I66 Blue
SLEEPING ROOM for rent. 429 Jefferson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
SUBURBAN

4 acres, all fenced, Broom cottage, B.
piece bath, furnace, hot water tank, con-
cement walks, large barn and garage,
large up-to-date chicken house 20x60, 60
fruit trees, $50 foot steel post grape arbor,
strawberries, raspberries. currants, goose
berries, asparagus. Price, 5000; can be
handled on terms.
SHAWNEE INWES I MENT CO.
534 Kansas Ave. Phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
WAHTED-MALE HELP
WANTED

at once shoe statesmen.
THE BOSTON STORE, 514 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
WANTED-TO Buy

JENK-Highest prices paid for junk and
old motor cars by the oldest and most
reliable dealers. Fyal Bros, 216 n. Kan.
ave. Phone 266. Orders called for.
WANTED TO buy your cottonwood. elm.
maple, blackberry and sycamore logs
WE BUY or exchange good books or all
saleable school books. Pendry's Book
Store, lis w. Sixth.
WANT TO buy all kinds CT Runner ducks
Write me your best price. Emma ALL
stedt, Roxbury. Kan.
SALE-I have cash buyer for a
modern cottage or bungalow Phone $3.50
White.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-MISCELL
~.@C-~01~71" -.
matter if broken / pay 50 90 to $500 per
set also cash for old gold. silver. platinum,
dental gold and old gold jewelry Will send
cash by return mail and will hold goods 10
days for sender's approval of my price.
Mail to L. Mazer. 20O7 s. 9Th st. Phila., Pa.
- WANTED
The address of Mrs. A Cosgrove. who an
swered my ad March IS, but failed to give
address. Schmoker Cafe, Meade, Kan
CARPET and rug weaving; also pillow
covers. portiers, etc. POI Lake. 229S White
1852 HASTy AUTO EXPRESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
MISCELLANEOUS

MISOLII1thNEOCS
SWEET POTATOES furnished to land
owners on shares. Phone 1901.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23


First published n The Topeka State
Journal. March 1. 191S.l
In the District Court of Shawnee County
State Of Kansas.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
way Company. Plaintiff.
VS..
Benjamin p. Cheney. Defendant
No BLISS.
NOTICE.
The above named defendant Benjamin p
Cheney, is hereby Notified that the plaintiff
The Atchison Topeka anu Santa Fe Rail-
way Company. has filed in said District
Court of Shawnee County its petition
against him, and that he has been sued by
said plaintiff. and must answer said petit
ton filed by the plaintiff on or before
the Goth day of April. 1918. or the said
petition filed in said court will be taken
as true and Judgment rendered prayed
Cheney for the sum of SIG T95 81 with a
legal rate Of interest. anG personal prop
erty of said defen liant attached in said
action will be ordered sold by the Sheriff
to satisfy said Judgment. interest and
costs.
WIN. p SMITH,
o. ]. WOOD.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23

SEED OATS for sale. Phone 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
FOR RENT-ROOMs

VEALE BLOCK suites second floor.
Light heat and water furnished Better
Realty and Loan Co.
FOR RENT-Modorn unfinished rooms,
steam heat. SO Kansas ave Inquire
Hub Clothing Co
rs f. STH-Three rooms and gas for
light and heat. Better Realty and Loan
Co.
FOR RENT-Unfurnished rooms, modern
all but heat. Phone 5305 w. 719 Clay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23

PRIVATE MONEY
To loan on real estate in amounts not ex-
ceeding $500. No red tape; loans closed
promptly.
T.. l.. RAINES
212 New England Building. Phone 1881
WE HAVE $3.50 600 AVAILABLE
for loans on farms and city property at
positively the lowest rates being. made.
II you wish new loan or to change
or increase your loan call or write
BETTER REALTY & LOAN CO.
New England Bldg. Established 1894
MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS Or
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Horses, cattle, pianos, diamonds. house.
hold goods. libraries. typewriters, autoa
carriages, machinery, and to saiaried peo.
ple:-F: g. Thomas. 30 Kansas avenue
$50 St. % s ri k + ) n so Ave..
Over Topeka State Bank.
LOANS MADE on personal security; also
to salaried persons. L. Biscoe. 5o3 z. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-23
WANTED-FARMS


WANTED to hear from owner of good
farm for sale. Northwestern Business
Agency, Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-02-22
TERRY M'GOYERN TAKES FINAL
COUNT AFTER LIES BATTLE

the fact that at the height Of his box
ing career, he was one OF the most pop
ular puglllsts the ring ever knew.
Lying beside Terry in the hospital was
his brother, Hughie McGovern, suffer-
Ing from a broken arm.
McGovern died from the effects Of fast
living. according to intimate friends
Brghts disease, however. was the I'm
mediate cause.
Terry came into the championship
when he defeated George Dixon, the
wonderful Negro. and successfully de-
Tended his laurels until he met Young
COrbett IN 1901 he fought many light
weights, including Joe Cans and Frank
Erne. both Of whom he defeated by
knock0uts lie met Erne In Madison
Square Garden and Cans In Chicago.
Among other knockout victories TO
McGovern's credit were those over Ed
die Santry and Kid Broad, still referred
10 as two OF the best old time feather
weights.
McGovern also held the bantom-
weight championship at one time. win
ming II from Pcdlar Palmer, OF Eng
land. in 1899. The fight lasted less than
a round.
In late years McGovern has lived
practically on a pension given him by
sam Harris, an early promoter Of
bouts in which McGovern engaged In
addition he had been serving as a
referee at a local boxing club. and was
playing baseball lie is survived by a
son, Joe, 10 years old, besides his wife
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-02-22
SAILORS HAVE JOY
NIGHT AT HANOVER

Twenty men, comprising some OF the
officers and crews Of the United states
steamships NariOgansett and Manhat-
tan, being rebuilt in this port for army
transport service In the English chan
mel, were guests last evening OF the
,womens end mems organizations Of
Hanover Presbyterian Church. Oflcers
and crew ioyed a bounteous supper
which they voted among the best meals
they have had since Joining the service,
after which an entertainment OF slelght
OF hand. literary and musical selections
were given. Following this entertain
ment the men were given the freedom
Of the church gymnasium.
Among those who contributed 10 the
success Of the general program were :
Mr. kau. a Cornell student now study
Ing mechanical engineering az the Hart
Ian plant; Mrs Howard Bartonslager.
Mrs. Paul Ortiz, Walter II. Bennett and
C. E. Beatty.
The supper arrangements were under
the direction 0f Mrs. Clarence Z. Yost
Airs. L. l.. Flory, Mrs. Harry Lewis
. lirs. L Baldwin, Mrs. T.. o. Rush and
Mrs. Harry A. Hunt.
Among the young women assisting
were Miss LYDIA Coward, Miss Corlnne
Lambert, Miss Sarah Baldwin, Miss
Hsckett. and Miss Hunt.
The mems committee comprised Z. L.
flory g. Z. Sincock and Arthur c.
Davies
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-02-22
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
CAPTURES JERICHO


LONDON, Feb. 22-"Aust allan mount
ed troops entered Jericho at g 20 o'clock
this morning establishing themselves
on a line between Jericho and Wadi
Auja" an official dispatch from General
Allenby declared TODAY.
The London War ONCE announced
yesterday that Cen Allenby's forces
were within four miles Ct Jericho on
Wednesday.
Joshua and his Israelites captured
Jericho from the Caananites, according
90 the Old Testament, by marching
around the city with The ark OF the
Lord for six days, and on the seventh
day. encompassing the city seven
times, the priests blowing on the trum-
pets: when the last enciroling march
had been made. the lsraelites shouted
IN unison and the walls Of the city fell
In ruins. Thereupon the besiegers
rushed into the city and put all the in
habitants TO death. with the exception
Of Rahab. who had hidden Joshua's
messengers from the Caananites.
Wadi Auia IS a small tributary Of the
River Jordan, which runs about i've
miles north OF Jericho.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-02-22
LAST CALL FOR
THESE REGISTRANTS

Exemption Board No 3 today issued
last call for 1--WE registrants to APP
pear for their physical examinations.
Unless these men appear for their ex-
amlnotions next week authorities will
be ordered to arrest them. The men
are:
Antonio Lurdi. PA Poplar ST.. city.
Aaron b. Smith. S27 French st.. city.
James Convey. PA Van Buren, st., city
Chester FowGrd. 1926 Poit street.
Philadelphia. Pa.
Raymond Dean. 70i w sih st., city.
The following are ordered TO report
TO board No. 3 at 10 O'clock Monday
morning for their physical oNamina-
tlons
Lawrence J. Dlneen. 22i North Har-
rison ST, city.
John Nagowskl, 25O7 Edgmont street,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-02-22
$1,000 MORE TODAY
FOR scouts FUND
Workers Forget Holiday
While Putting $4,000
Campaign Over
BOYS WORK TO
SWELL THE FUND

one check for $500 and many others,
but Of much smaller figures. came In
the mail today 10 William j. Highneld,
treasurer OF The campaign for $4,000
for the Wilmington Boy scouts OF
America 10 was estimated that close
90 $1,000 was received In the morning
mail. which, considering the fact that
DO is a holiday, is a good showing.
Most OF the Ofllces were closed today
and tho storm added TO the troubles
OF those soliciting contributions for
the campaign But the workers said
that there were many large subscrip-
tions promised and they were optlmis-
iic in their belief that the goal aimed
at would be realized.
The Boy Scouts OF other troops. en-
courag0d by the effort being put forth
by Troop so. g. 90 obtain promises OF
contributions from their parents and
friends. are hustllng so AS TO be able TO
make a report OF some contributions
On ile closing day of the effort
ono Scout reported today that he
had been successful I'm obtaining a
prom eo from q man for q subscription
'or 500 while there were others who
had smaller sums Go report. The
Scouls-thot Is some OF thom-aro not
taking such a hopeful view Of TIE cam
naign as the members OF the Council.
and desiring 90 do what they can are
plung.ng into the effort to obtain
promises OF contributions. with the
same vim AS though The whole cam
po'gn depended on their efforts
While the Council has not attempted
10 figure mp the exact amount Of money
subscribed 20 is believed from a rough
estimate that a goodly portion Of the
sum asked for has been subscribed