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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. f. J. Boughton returned to her
home ut Sioux City today following an
over Sunday visit here with Mrs. Ezra
s. Bickford.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Aletta Peterson, who has been
working during the past several weeks
at the Seymour Eiclman store, has re-
signed her position and expects to leave
in few weeks for Mount Vernon,
where she will attend Cornell college
this year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11
********+*'
lettings About the
County.
To Start Meat Market.

Stratford Courier: Carl Bergman is
soon to become one of StratfOrd's bust
ness men. He has purchased from G.
F.. Hook the meat market building,
tools and equipment, and intends to get
into business himself about the first
of DeceDber.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Hazel Goodman, young daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Goodman.
went to Eagle Grove this noon for Il
weeks visit with her friend, Miss Ida
Gray.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11
IirI,t Rain TODAY.

a light rain fell early this morning,
probably less than half an inch. 1t
was a welcome shower, however, AMI
liz lped gardens and farms good deal.
Hamilton county this fall is bound to
harvest Il bumper crop.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

All members of the w. c. T. U. who
have not as vet paid their dues, please
remit to Mrs. May Short or Mrs. j. e.
Clark, as the state treasurer's books
will be closed the first Of September.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Jennie Skilbred from near
harrisburg was in this city Saturday
afternoon to meet her cousin, Miss
Evelyn Erickson of Eagle Grove, who
is visiting this week ut the Skilbred
home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Breitenkamp and
baby of Woodstock spent Sunday in
Webster City with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Breitenkamp.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

The w. II. C. will attend the funer-
nj of H. NJ. Horsley tomorrow after
noon in body and will hold their
regular meeting Immediately after the
funeral.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Emily Smith, who has been
spending the greater part Of the sum-
mer in this Getty ut the home of her
sister, Mrs. w. A. Crandall, returned
to her home at Manson this morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. G. NJ. Rouse is home from Col
fax, where she spent three weeks talk
ing treatment for rheumatism. She is
some better.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Fanny Baxter is enjoying Il
two weeks vacation from her duties
as deputy clerk and accompanied her
sister, Miss Mary, to Canada to visit
relatives. ...
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

w. s. Odor, who makes his home at
the soldiers home in MarshalltOwn, ar
rived in the city today for visit with
his two sons.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. n. G. Omstead and son ElstOn
returned home Saturday afternoon
from an extended visit with relative
ut Winnebago, Mimi.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

FOR SALE-weIl improved 1915 &C.
res, three miles from Swaledale,
Iowa. Write owner, VIM, Roster,
Il. 4, Manson, Iowa. 724j3f3x
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Dora Young and child, Mrs. X.
Kline and Mrs. Nettie Corbin of STRAIT
ford were callers in Webster City Sat
urGlay afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Paul Nickerson Of Waterloo is in the
city. He has resigned his position as
salesman in Waterloo clothing store
and may remain here permanently.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Swiney arrived
in the city Saturday from Madison,
Wis, for visit with Mr.. Swiney' &
mother, Mrs. J. Il. Swiney.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Earl H. johnson of Jewell was Wis
itor in Webster City Saturday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

The Chas. w. Albright and w. F..
Hunter families left for Clear Lake yes
terday for weeks outing. They will
occupy the Murray McMurray cottage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Carl Groves of Eagle Grove visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs., Alexander
Groves in this city Saturday afternoon
between trains.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Misses Helen and Alice Berryhill Of
Stratford were visitors in this city
Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Misses Airline and Letlla lynch Of
Blairsburg were Webster City visitors
Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. l.. b. Jones and children from
near Stanhope were visitors in Web
ster City Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. b. F. Read and daughter Verna
of Blairsburg were callers in Webster
City Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Dan Marcus and children of
Woodstock were visitors in this city
Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. A. N. Moore of Ellsworth was q
visitor in Webster City Saturday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. George A. Nelson Of Stanhope
visited in this city Saturday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

John Walsh and son James OF Will
liams were visitors in this city Satur-
day. afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

WANTED-roOms for light hOusekeep-
ing by school girls, by September
LIST. Phone 21f110. 7d3j1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Struck out by Thompson II, by
Thorn Z. Bases OH balls, off Thompson
l, off Thorn 4. Double plays, Stuart
to Sucher to Britson; MathesOn to-
Thorn to Messick. Home runs, ThOmp-
son. Two base hits, Moose, Stuart, Lin
ahon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Olson of Ran
dali We're visitors in Webster City
Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

G. .. Lane was business passenger
to Cherokee today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

There will be special meeting of Sa-
cred Rebekah lodge Of Homer at their
hall for installation Friday night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. l.. r. Riley and Mrs. John Ep-
pard from near harrisburg motored to
Webster City Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Esther Christensen Of i>amrar
was visitor in this city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Hester Huff spent Sunday ii
Des Moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Mary Fairchild left Saturday
night for points in Tennessee to visit
relatives and friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11
]. e. SLOCUM,
CHRQPRACTOR.

Graduate r. s. C. Member y. 9. A.
Hours 2 to s.; Ito 8. Except Sundays.
Telephone 79z; Res. liz. Lady sssis-
tant. Svenson's building. 1.20d4-M
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Oritha Osmundson spent Sun
day Mt the home of her sister, Mrs
Ralph Hurd, near Williams.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mason Isham left for Chicago and
other eastern points last evening on a
buying trip.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Minnie Blumer of Jewell was q
caller in this city Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

The ladies' aid society of the Chris
tian church will meet Wednesday If.
ternOon at = o'clock at the 4 c. Aleyan-
der home, liza Water street. 4 coed
attendance is desired, as there will be
quilting and other work to do.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11
- $3s@T*3*T$F
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The Christian Women's Board OF
Missions of the Christian church will
meet with Mrs f. G. Garrick, on Bank
street, at $50 o'clock Friday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Nora Songer left for Lamar,
Mo-, Saturday afternoon for a couple
weeks visit with friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George Knudson and
two daughters from near jewell wei :
visitors in the city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

r. E. Goodman was business pas
senger to Estherville this noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Frank Mccom6 !, Of Blairsburs is a
caller in this city today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Miss Louise Keller of Cherokee
visited over Saturday night in this city
with Mrs. Hannah Bell.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

The Olympia Candy Kitchen and the
c. G. GustasOn meat market have each
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Roy Martin of Woodstock was a
caller in this city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
Miss Blanche Terrell of harrisburg
was caller in town yesterday,

Mrs. A. Klaver of Kamrar was Wis
itor in this city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

Mrs. A. L. Fowler of harrisburg was
a visitor in this city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

WANTED-a good second hand top
buggy. Phone 21f11O. 7d3j1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-11

WANTED-girl for general hOusewOrk.
Chas. YOunkee, $40 First street
S-9d-f-jtf
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
BOYS CONVICTED
OF STEALING AUTO

Charles Cunningham and John Lang
don were found guilty by a jury In
Court Room No. 2. OF Court OF General
Sessions this morning. OF the larceny
OF an automobile belonging to Mrs.
Anna +. Moore, on October 81 j.
Frank Ball and John +. Lynn, counsel
FOR the defendants, moved for a new
trial and arrest OF Judgment.
Langdon and Cunningham took the
machine and. with several other youths
and two girls, drove TO Chester, II was
alleged. The police were notified and
they waited for the machine 10 return
here by way OF the Boulevard. Onlcer
Nlrden, In the Ford patrol, gave chase,
but found his car no match for the
Paige car the boys had taken and was
soon Outdistanced.
Ofilcer R0denhelser tried TO puncture
the tires OF the machine with his re-
vOlyer, but failed.
The youths then abandoned the au-
tomobile In Twenty-third street.
Cunningham claimed that he was
hired 10 drive the party 10 Chester.
lie did not know the car was stolen,
no declared.
Langdon denied that he had anything
20 do with stealing the auto, but that
he was invited TO take a ride by one
OF the others.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
senate REPURS
REFLECT CUMMINS
Iowa Senator TO be Presi-
dent Pro Tenn Of In
coming Body
HARMONY MARKS
ORGANlZATI0

WASHINGTON. May 49, - United
Press. Senate Republicans in caucus
today unanimously selected senator
Cummins, Iowa. as President pro tenn
OF the senate. Formal election merely
.awaits convenlng OF the next Senate.
senator Cummins was nominated by
Senator Borah.
Complete harmony marked today's
organization. caucus senators declared.
The following additional slate or OH
GERS was chosen:
George A. Sanderson, Chicago, secre-
tary OF the Senate.
David $. Barry, Washington, ID. c.,
Eergegnt-at-arms.
senator Curtis, Kansas, party whip.
senator Lodge was authorized 10 ap-
point a committee of committees con-
sisting Of nine, a steering committed OF
6nc and a patronage committee OF
three.
senator Brandagee viii be chairman
OF The committee Of committees; Sena-
tor Cumher. North Dakota of the steer
ing committee. and Senator New, lndi-
AlAAf va AlaN l'NAA NlAAN' 'NAiiAiANNNa
The caucus readopled proposals for
changes In the senate rules ilrst adopt
cd last session but not acted On by The
senate. one prevents a senator who Is
chairman OF any OF the "blg ten" COM
mitices holding membership on any
other OF the big ten This Is TO pre-
vent concentration Of power In the
hands OF a few senator's. The other
proposed change would limit commit
tees 20 A. mcmbers. Some now are
so large that It is practically impos-
sible In busy session 10 obtain a
quorum 30 transact business.
Before a conference a committee con-
sistiug OF senators Keil0gs. Sutherland
Hale and Frelinghuysen urged Senator
Johnson, California, 90 reconsider his
decision not 20 be a candidate for presi-
dent pro tenn. johnson, however. de-
clined 10 change his position.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
SHOWER AND FAREWELL PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Casapull0, VINO
were married about two weeks ago,
were given a kitchen shower. and Misses
Amelia De Lellis, Of Providence, u. J.,
and Lucy Fidance were given a fare
we'll party, prior to their leaving for
Providence. at the home OF Nicholas
Fidance. No. 1905 Rowland street, last
night. Mrs. Casapull0 was Miss Amelia
sagnella before her marriage.
The evening was pleasantly spent IN
PLAYING games. dancing and singing. Re-
freshments were served. Mrs. Pippin
PLAYED the piano and Mrs. De Croy sang.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Vincent Casapullo, Amelia DeLellls,
Lucy Fidance. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
panarlello, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Fidancc. Olivia Longo. Louisa Longo,
Jcnne Pavoni. Rose Fidance, Elizabeth
Fldance, susie de Bartolomeis. Pier
ina De Barlolomeis. Carmila Corleto,
Mary Corleto. Splendora Dioabatino'
Grace Michlni. Eleanor Hopes, Mrs.
.plppin. Mrs. DeCray. Rose PaEsrello.
Rosalie Fortunate, Nicholas Ross. Paul
Dl Sabailno., Nicholas Simons, samuel
Taasglio. Joseph Constitino, Joseph
simons. Thomas Fidance. Vincent Fl
dance, Nicholas Corleto, Ameriso sag
nella.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
KlWANANS ASKED
TO HELP THE S. A.

At the noon luncheon OF the kiwanis
Club. at the Hotel dupont today. Henry
r. Isaacs, State chairman for the drive
spoke upon the coming campaign TO Sc
cure at 100000 fund for the Saliva
ton Army. Frank Morris. OF Chicago
field secretary Of the National Safety
Council, gave a talk on safety hrst'
measures.
The prize today, an innner tube 20
an automobile tire, contributed by w.
Nesbltt. Of the Avenue Auto supply
Company, was awarded 20 o. c. Drape-'
Of seventh and Jackson streets.
The entertainment committee, through
the courtesy Of n. L. Salter, provided a
fine program Of Hawaiian music, given
by Messrs. Barker and Leon, OF inc
Hawaiian Conservatory Of Music.
The announcement was made mat
Ladies' Night would be held on May p,
i'm the grill room Of the hotel. II Will
be a social session, with various forms
of entertainment. The event may con-
clude with a dance, II the program
does not and too late TO make II ad-
visable.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
TEMPERANCE WOMLN
RALLYAT HOCKESSlN
Mrs. Thacher and Mrs.
Sheppard to Address Con-
vention Tomorrow
TO NAME OFFICERS
FOR COUNTY UNION

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, OF New Castle county. will hold
its fortieth convention in the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. at Hockessin' to-
morrow. The session will open at $50
o'clock and continue throughout the
day and evening.
The morning session program is: De-
vOtional service by the Rev. NJ. ]. C0ch-
ran, HOckessin: words Of welcome,
Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, H0ckessin; re-
spOnse, Mrs. Eleanor ClemO, Eastlake (;
appointment OF committees: reading OF
minutes. Mrs. Elsie Crouch Fisher. Mar
shallton: report OF secretary, Miss VII
liams, MarshalltOn: report, Miss Em-
erson: report Of house committee Mrs.
Derrlckson. Red Clay; report OF treas
urer. Mrs. A. Laura TruaX, Wilmington
the Jubilee. Dr. Hannah Nick. Lyons,
president. Chester county w. c. T. u
election OF officers: nOon-tlde prayer,
Mrs. Anna Guest, Marshallton.
The afternoon session Will open al
i.3O o'clock. with an executive meeting
and the following program VIII be car
ried out: Bible reading, Mrs. Adam
Stenglc. Wilmington; greetings from
State President. Mrs. Lena Messiok, OF
Bridgeville: address. Mrs. Ella Homer
Thacher. Washington, d. c.; address,
Mrs. Lulu Sheppard.
In the evening Mrs. Lula sheppard
again will address the white ribboners
on some interesting subject. DELEGATES
going from Wilmington must leave In
time 10 get the $40 car from Brandy
wine Springs.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
new RECOND FOR
WIRELESS FLASH
Message Goes from Cal. to
Paris and Back in
3 Minutes
TOLD LOCATION AT
SEA OF N ca
WASHINGTON, May a united PressI

WASHINGTON, May "a United Press
A record in radio telegraphy was es-
tablished by the Navy Department to-
day when within 3 minutes, a message
WAS sent from Secretary Roosevelt 20
y. ca, a reply received and relayed 10
Paris, London, Panama, san Diego, CAL
and to all ships at sea.
Naval officials said no such speed had
ever before been 0ttained In wireless
communications.
AZ Ills Acting Secretary Of the Navy
Roosevelt sent a message TO \. ca as
follows:
What is your position. All keeniy
interested In your progress. Roosevelt.
Two minutes later the radio opera
tor took the following reply;
Roosevelt. Washington. Thank you
for good wishes. \. ca is 20 miles
southwest seal island, making 50 miles
per hour. Read"
One minute later this message was
being rclayed 90 all ships and the big
wireless stations In Europe and Central
America The operation was finished
within three minutes and six minutes
later messages were received from
Panama and san Diego confirming re-
ceipt OF the message from the y. ca
Radio officials explained that the origi-
nal message 10 the \. ca was sent from
Washington TO the radio station at OF
ter Cli1, Me. and relayed there 10 the
hydroplane In the air which replied by
the same route. on receipt Of the mes
sage from the y. ca In Washington a
radio flashed u 90 Annapolis and New
Brunswick, both stations being connect
cd on one key and these In turn fash
cd 70 broadcast. The whole operation
which began al Ills 4. NJ. was con-
cluded at 1921 A. NJ. Lieutenant 4. A.
NJ Craven. directed the feat, which
radio officials said would so down as
one OF the most remarkable instances Of
radio telegraphy.
No preparations were made IN adj
vance, except linking up the stations
In the Washington radio office.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
F-34 DIRIGIBLE
Wins NAVY RACE
Balloon That Lands at Mills
boro, This State. Makes
Longest Fly
TWO OTHERS LAND
IN DELAWARE

WASHINGTON. May ii. - United
Press The Psi, entered by the Good
year Company, is conceded by Com
mander Maxneld. directing the navy
balloon race. as the winner In the race
from Akron, ohio.
Complete data had not been received
in Washington today, but as a basis
OF reports on hand, showing the land
ing points Of the seven balloons which
few, the F-3i, which landed on the
Atlantic coast. near Millsboro. Della
ware, Is considered 10 have won the
race. although the Official decision has
not been made as yet.
Other competitors and their landing
places follow:
F-55. navy 81 miles from ocean City.
Nd; F-20, City Of Akron, Clayton. Del. ;
Sherman-Wllliams. shot down IN Penn
sylyania: Flo, representing Superin-
tendent Construction OF aircraft. three
miles west OF Tuckahoe, n. j.; Cham
Der Of Commerce, A-22-i5, two miles
north OF Mount Pleasant, Del; llopt
Hayden Courthouse across from Annap-
oils, Nd.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
PILOT ON OCEAN
JOY RIDE TO FRANCE

Pilot George w. Paynter, Of Phila-
delphia and Lewes. is or on an ocean
10y ride" and before he gets through
with u he will have an opportunity
10 visit Paris. the debarkation ports
Of Brest and st. Nazalre, and some OF
the battlefeds.
Last Saturday Paynter piloted the
big American freighter Pocahonias, for
France from Philadelphia, TO the Del
aware Capes. Upon arriving at the
Breakwater he found a northeast gale
blowing forty-twO miles an hour. The
stream pilot boat Philadelphia is un-
dergoing repairs, and the wooden
schooner J. Henry Edmonds, used In
her stead, found IL impossible to taae
him off in the teeth Of such gale.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
CITY ODD FELLOWS
WITH JERSEY FRIENDS

Eden Lodge. !. o. o. F., visited Eden
Lodge at Pennsgrove last night and
conferred the first and third degrees
upon 62 candidates. There were about
i3j members present from the visiting
lodge. In addition. Fairfax Lodge OF
this city, conferred the second degree.
There were about 30 men in the delega-
ton from Fairfax Lodge.
The Wilmington odd Fellows went 10
PennsgrOvc IN a special boat, leaving
this city at 6.3O O'Clock. Upon arrival,
the visiting degree team STATS were
welcomed by the Pennsgrove men, and
a parade given In honor Of the visitors.
The degree work took place in the
Community Hall at Carney's Point. Re
freshments were served, following the
comforting OF degrees. The local lodges
returned 10 the city about ? O'Clock this
morning.
Evening journal., 1919-05-14
DISCUSS BUILDING
MIDDLETOWN STREETS
nnclal 10 rhe ErenIne Ionrnal.

Special 90 The Evening Journal.
MIDDLETOWN. May ii.-The Town
Council met with the taxpayers OF Md
dletown last night TO discuss the pro-
posed improvements 10 Broad and
East Main streets which will cost
$4,000 State Highway Engineer
Charles NJ. Upham and George Francis,
secretary 90 the highway commission,
attended the meeting and gave lllustra-
tions on lantern slides OF the various
types Of road construction, and mate
rials Engineer Upham 1so made an
interesting address on street paving,
and advised the Council 10 use con-
crete base with bituminous binder. Al
tho conclusion Of The meeting the visi-
tors were given a rising vote Of thanks
for their assistance and cooperation.
Tho board will advertise for bids i'm
mediaiely and hope 20 begin work not
later than July.