Evening journal., 1918-04-24

Bridgeville's success TO the committees
named, both men end women. She /
pledged greater interest and service TO /
the state and Federal administration /
during the war crisis 90 the end that I
they might do their bit that an ma /
tlons might see righteous and /
lasting peace and such a termination OF |
hostilities as Will make the world safe
for democracy.
Women's Part IN IT,
Mrs Henry Bidgely. State chairman Of
the womens loan committee, was the
next speaker. and spoke briefly OF the /
world already done IN the State and Of
the increased efforts 90 do more until /
the end Of the drive. She spoke Of the
work women have always done IN the
wars, and said that they were not lack
Ing in this one. She also congratulated
! Bridgeville on her excellent showins'
and urged tbnt it further aid the entire
state IN going "over the top"
/ Miss Lyla Townsend, daughter Of Gov
ernor Townsend. chairman OF the wom-
ems Liberty Loan committee OF Sussex
county. followed Mrs Rldgely, brief
Ily giving a statement OF what has al
~aadv been done In Sussex county and
/ OF the raising Of $4,000. OF which
/ 1921 200 had meen raised by the women.
/ This brought a storm Of applause
General George H. Hall. chairman Of
/ the Sussex county mems Libcry Loan
committee. was next called on, and read
several congratulatory letters received
/ by Chairman Niven on Bridgeville's go
/ ing over the top" which included let
iers from President Wilson, Secretary
/ McAdoo and Secretary Baker and SEN
ator Josiah Wolcott.
The letter from President Wilson was
washington, April 90. 1913.
"Niy Dear Mr.. Niven-The President
has Just received your letter OF April 49,,
1918, and has read it with genuine in
terest. He asks me 70 convey to you
gratulations.
Sincerely yours,
4 -. p. TUNULTY,
Secretary 90 the President
i General Hail also urged the further
buying Of Liberty Bonds and putting
old sussex "over the top
/ Secretary Of State Everett G. Johnson
was the last speaker and stirred his au-
dience as he plead for Americanism In
every sense of The word lie pointed
NMN MNMN VIC HANMAM MN NNtANM we ANAA
OF what is going on across the seas,
and II we could only see what Is be-
ing done I'm the western front by our
.boys-perhaps some ofBridgeville's boys
we should not hesitate one moment 10
! buy, buy and buy Liberty Bonds. He
told OF the different plans whereby
every man could help the government
I'm purchasing or giving 60 the govern
! ment the needed financial help.
, In the parade were thirty aut0mo-
, Ibfes. an of which were trimmed with
bunting and flags; % Boy Scouts, $50
! school children, Camp Fire Girls, the
! Liberty Food Club OF co." Red Cross
, representatives, men on horseback and
a large delegation from The Jacobs
/ School, one mile from Bridgeville.
] In front Of the residence OF II. p.
Cannon was a tlag with historic asso-
2 Citations. 70 was made In 1868 in Mr..
f. CsnnOns home. where HIS father lived,
2 and was displayed by his father during
!. the Civil War. lt Is displayed now only
on special occasions
% The committee that made the celebra-
8 tion such success included: Colonel
p n. w. Viven. chairman; r. J.. Wiley, II.
l.. Cannon. Charles NJ. Scott and George
o "a Hill. representing the male citizens,
g and the wOmen's committee, composed
OF Mrs. r. J. McAllen. Mrs. E. l.. Culver,
I Mrs. G. l.. Cannon. Mrs. William Can
. non, Mrs. w. J. Swain. Mrs. r. F. Leden-
e ham. Mrs. H. a.. Rose Mrs. j. r. Kinder.
d Miss Louise Trout and Miss May Rick
q ards.
b COngratulatory Letters.
+ The following letters were received
!, by Colonel Viven, chairman Of the
e Bridgevllle Liberty Loan committee, on
s sending word to Washington OF the
town having raised its quota and belns
r entitled TO an honor nag:
e From Secretary Of the Treasury Nc
IT Adoo:
e 81 have Just received the cheering
d news that your city oversubscribed It's
l. allotment OF the Third Liberty Loan
n Please convey 10 your citizens my
warm congratulations upon this renew.
: ed evidence Of their loyalty and parlot-
n ism They have demonstrated the true
n spirit Of Americanism.
Nv. G. McADOO."
]. From Secretary OF War Baker.
r. Dear Mr.. Vlven-please accept my
q heartiest congratulations on Bridge.
d ville's proud distinction In being the
q frst town In the county and the SEQ
Il ond IN the State 20 oversubscribe It's
Il quota Of the Third Liberty Loan. By
" tho time the campaign reaches It's closs