davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
MORE TRANSFERS OF
RURAL PROPERTIES

The following transfers OF rural New
Castle county real estate have been re-
corded;
Josephine B. Johns 20 Harry V. Buck
son. nine acres OF land IN New Castle
hundred, lying both sides Of the road
from Hares Corner to Red Lion, $751;
600.
Marie L. Foard, et al. to Margaret r.
Bergheus. l3O acres OF land in Apo
quinimink hundred, 81.
Edmund II. Oliver 10 Anna Frances
Ford. land and buildings IN Brandywine
hundred. on the southeasterly side OF
tho road from Edge Moor road 10 Belle
vue station. northeasterly from Lore
avenue, $1,000.
Peter clifford Tidwell to Alexander
Hlrchman. three-story brick dwelling,
No 900 Gray avenue. New Castle, 1928
Ethel B. Slocomb and Frank ?. Slo-
comb TO Harry l.. Williams, land and
at Penn Rose, 5000
The J. w Holloway Co. to John w.
Cochran. land at Minqusdale. 81.
William J. Ross to Joseph C.. Johnson.
owe acre ~ land in Christiana hundred,
along the Swamp road si25.
Mary H. Ewart to Roma l.. Nichols,
332 acres Of land in Mill Creek hun
dred, at the intersection Of the north
erly fine Of the right ar way Of the
West Chester. Kennett and Wilmington
Railway Co., and N1cCannon's Church
road 800
William Orr 20 Florence L. Roe. land
and 2-story brick bungalow at Brack-
Ex. $500.
Howard 7. Crosby to David D. Pof-
land in Brandywine hundred.
Lore avenue and Ninth street, Gordon
sii.50O
Helen NJ. Ingram 10 John Nolan, two
lots at Baldton. $3.50.
The Evening Journal Publishing Co.
10 saverio Nardozzi, land at Central
avenue and Eighth street, NIinquadale.
$500.
Oak Grove CO. to Charles W. Cain.
land at Oak Grove, $50.
Carrie Edwards and Frank Edwards
10 James J. Nolan, land at Montrose
Terrace, $4,000
Peter A. Bentzen to Mary L. Draper,
and at Montrose. 500
Aaron X Taylor to Frank Podhrssky.
and at BrsckEx. $3.50
Lavinia r. Hlmsworth 10 owen G.
sidwell. land at Richardson Park. 800
Aaron X. Taylor 10 Dsnlel J.. Dona-
hue. land at Brack-Ex, 800
Elmherst Realty Co, 40 Herbert D.
Peters, land at Elmhurst. $50.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
G. ". VANDEGRIFT
TAKEN BY Death
Well Known Wllmingtoniau
Dies of Paralysis After
Lingering Illness
WAS OLD MEMBER
OF UNION CHURC II

George w. Vandegrift, age &c years,
died yesterday at the home Of his son.
William Vandegrlfi. at Edge Moor. For
many years Mr.. Vandegrfl lived al 80.
5o6 West Fifth street. this city, and
was well known here.
TWO years ago Mr.. Vandegrlft suf-
fered a stroke OF paralysis, which
partially caused him to be an invalid.
In June he was taken 10 his sons
home st Edge Moor. on Sunday last
he had another stroke which caused
his death.
Mr. Nandegrft was horn in lower
Delaware and FOR many years was a
farmer near New Castle lie caale 90
this city a number OF years ago. llo
was a member offUnion NJ. +. Church
Ffih e1d Washington streets. and for
several years was sexton of the church.
He is survived by his wlfJ and one
son, William Nandegrift
Funeral services will be held az. The
RIvervicv Chapel on Saturday after
noon with intermont in Riyervicw
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
YOUNG SINGERS
ATTRACT CROWDS

The initial sing. az Sixteenth and Wal
nut streets playground, on Tuesday
evening. was an interesting affair. The
Diamond State Chorus, New Castle
Leather Cos. quartet and comedy four,
gave pleasing selections.
Youngsters at the playground, at
Fifth and Scott streets. were very re-
sponsiye in following the director. az a
sing held there last evening, and the
sound Of their singing attracted large
crowd
In the singing tour Of the city OF the
Diamond state Quartet. on Tuesday
evening. selections were given at the
Layton Home and at Pulaski Hall. AZ
the latter place Irving easier. song
leader Of the Wilmington Community
Chorus. was directing a sing. The rain
prevented a fun tour Of the city.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
TOpKIs STORE NOW HAS
CnLDREN's DEPARTMENT

After extensive alterations r. Topkis
sons. department store, No. 800 Market
street. has opened a complete chil-
dren's department. Here can be found
a full line Of wearing materials for the
infant or for the juvenile up to the age
Of i6 years.
The store has always sold childrens
garments, but has never had as large
a department as now. The alterations
have caused the department now to be
daylight one. six large windows hav-
ing been installed Parents how VIII
have a better opportunity Of selecting
garments and have the advantage OF
larger department.
All styles and all materials can De
found I'm the store for the children and
infants. A complete line Of dolls IS
also sold by the department Miss
Katharine Dettlng is in charge OF this
new daylight floor.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
$4,000 QUARTS OF
LIQUOR IN DANGER
Esiim1ted That Much is
Stored Away in Whining
ton Homes
MAY BE CONTRABAND
WITHIN SHORT TIME

According 10 an estimate made today
by a man long connected with tn
liquor business. Wilmington homes
now harbor from 5000 to 10000 quarts
OF hard liquors, valued at probably
$4,000, that may become contraband
and subject TO connscation by the gov
ernment in the near future.
This Is conservative estimate placed
upon the stores Of alcoholic beverages
now held in the cellars and lockers OF
the city's liquor consumers. More lib
eral estimates fix the amount at 1900
quarts at a value Of around s225,0O0
should Congress pass the proposed
amendment making II unlawful for any
person TO hold liquors stored before
July 4, all Of this immense stock win
become contrabsnd and subject 20
seizure by government officials Just
how this amendment 10 the enforce
ment law would be carried into execu-
tlon nobody seems to know. But Il is
admitted that a favorable vote on the
measure would automatically relcgate
The contents Of such cellars into Z
classification along with smuggled
Jewels and bootlegeers' wares.
The estimate OF 5000 10 10000 quarts
of stored liquor is based, according to
the former dealer. on there being
10000 homes in Wilmington. He figures
that at least one-thlrd OF these homes
have stored away some hard liquor,
claiming II was put away
solely for medicinal purposes. This
would make nearly 1000 homes that put
away some liquor before July 4. u Is
figured that the average is five quarts
to a home
"Of course" the man making the es-
innate said.' many Of these homes
have only one or two quarts, but on the
other hand there are a large number
that have laid in supplies that in nu-
merous instances will reach the hun
ireds Of quarts, that viii bring the
average up TO AT least five quarts"
Those who place a higher figure on
he amount stored away think the aver
,ge in 1000 TO 5000 homes Is nearer
en quarts than Il is five. II is sid that
N many instances where Il was felt
hat the drought was not far of. the
storing process started months before
Iuly 4 snd that many a wealthy man
ias more than a hundred quarts laid
Iway with which TO entertain his
riends
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
PERSONALS.

Former state senator oliver A. New
ton. OF Brideeyiile, was a Wilmington
visitor today.
Former Governor Simeon s. penni
we'll OF Greenwood, was in Wilmington
today.
The Rev. Ransom p. Nichols, form
erly pastor OF Epworih M r. Church
but now Of smyrna, is SPEEDING a few
days with Wilmington friends
The Misses Ceceila and Beatrice IA
ganiar are spending the week at At-
lantic City. y. j.
Mrs. VI. S Piummer and daughter,
Of Gordon Heights. moiored to Allan
tic City Saturday, and are spending
some time there.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
MORNING DARKNESS
SHROUDS THE CITY

Midnight darkness descended on the
central section OF the city at few
minutes after O'Clock this morning.
The sky was cloudy earlier In the
morning. though the clouds seemed
thin and likely TO clear away. Al s
o'clock, however, they closed down
thlckly, seeming to descend over the
streets
Many motorists lighted their head
lights to avoid danger Of accident and
the lights OF trolley cars and ONCE
buildings were turned on. as II II were
evening instead OF early morning.
Il looked as though old St. Swithin
were due 10 score heavily again against
the weather man. The rainfall so Tar
in July has been record-breaking. The
st. Swithin-w:ather man contest AZ
present stands: st. Swithin, 1000;
weather man, 600.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17

Treasury Savings Certificates, IN de-
nomination Of 500 maturity value)
may be purchased at postonlces Of the
first and second class and such others
as may be designated by The postmas-
ter General; and Treasury Savings Ger
tifcates OF 500 and $1,000 maturity
yalue) may be purchased at incorpor-
atcd banks and trust companies, which
are agents OF the second Glass. Tor the
sale Of War Savings Certificates quail
fed io obtain certificates 90 the amount
Of 81 900 and more.
Treasury Savings Certificates shall be
exempt both as 10 principal and inter
est from all taxes imposed by The United
states. any State or local taxing au-
thority except lal estate and inheritance
taxes and lb) graduated additional in
come SaXes, commonly known as sur
taxes and excess profit taxes.
Treasury Savings Certificates of the
denomination Of 500 tWalurlty valuel
will be issued IN July. 1919 ai s2360
and the price shall increase twenty
cents each month so rs 90 reach $3.50
in December. 1919. Treasury Savings
Certificates IN the denomination Ol
81. 600 maturity value'. viii be ISSUED
in July. 1919, at $3.50, and the price vii
Increase two dollars each month so a.
TO reach ssi6 In December. 1919.
The average Issue prices for 1919, VIII
Interest al 8 per cent, compounds
quarterly. viii amount TO 500 and 1000
respectively. on January I. 1921
Treasury Savings Certificates may bt
redeemed at ten days notice. az any
time prior 10 January 4. 1921. at ihe
value N the certificates for the month
when redeemed.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
COL. JERVEY LLEASED
WITH COUNCIL ACTION

Col J. p Jervey. in charge OF the
L. s. Engineers office. was at his desk
early this morning after an absence
OF several days.
When spoken 20 regarding the action
Of Council relative 10 the river front
pcrs. Col. Jeryey expressed himself as
much pleased that matters were DO
ginning 90 assume concrete shape and
declared 20 as his belief ihai Whining
ton VIII be greatly benefited by the
proposed pier at The mouth ~ the
Chrisliana.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
TO INSPECT DESIGNS /
FOR PROPOSED BRIDGE

AZ the meeting OF the Washington
Street Bridge Commission. to be- held
in the Offices OF Alfred 7 dupont at q
O'Clock this afternoon. flve architects
who have submitted designs for tho
proposed bridge will be given a hear
ling on their plans. All the members
OF the commission viii be present.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
JAIL THIS PAIR
UNTIL THEY PAY

Edward Schneider. who was ssi f.
arrears on non-support order, and
Luther McIlvalne. who was SIS in ar
rears on an order, were ordered by
Judge Churchman. IN Municipal Court
this morning, 20 be held in custody un-
til the back money is paid.
Thomas Laney. who was held for the
September term Of court on a charge
OF larceny, was surrendered by his
bondsmen. j. A Bader. because he got
drunk yesterday.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
BAND TO PLAY AT
OPEN AIR SERVICE

The Rev Milton II. Stine. pastor OF
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, will be
the speaker at the open air sunday eve
ming service at Washington Heights.
The Harlan Band win be present and
furnish an instrumental program and
also provide accompaniment for the
service of song. which Will be led by
the Rev Or Charles /. Candee.
The selections by the band VIII be.
gin at 7.i5 O'Clock and the song servic'
| 40 O'Clock
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
PROPERTY SALES.

The dwellings. Nos. pa snd PIC North
Adams street, Of the estate Of Mary E.
Toy, deceased. were sold by Charles B.
Evans. administrator. at public sale In
the Court House this morning. The
first property was sold to Harry Eisman
for 1920. and the second to Charles
Clancy for $500
The dwellings. Nos 1920 and 1874
Thatcher street, late Of William G.
Retting and Ellen Retting. deceased,
were sold by the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company, trustee, TO
Daniel Reading. both for $500
sale Of the properties Nos. 1902. i60i
and 1906 Thatcher street. and a prop
erty on the south side Of Lodge street,
OF the same estate, were Withdrawn be-
cause OF low bids.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
PARTIESFILEELECTION
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

Expense accounts OF the Republican
and Democratic parties for the recent
CITY elections, nled with Clerk OF the
peace John l.. Wright and the attor-
nev-general. show that the receipts OF
the Republican First District Commit
Tee we're s93i3. and the expenditures
80 to2Os. A large number OF RepuDli-
cans contributed, the largest contribu-
ton being that Of Alfred !. DUPONT
s3O2i.
Tho Democratic City Committee
showed receipts Of 1896. and expen-
ditures Of S7.sl6.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
THEsE ROYs no SEE TINE WORLD.

HaIph NarshaII, HaYm0nd wilson am
Charles Murphy left today on the cargo
ship Rock Island, as members or the
crew Of the boat Tho Rock Island was
built by The Pusey and Jones Company
where the youths formerly worked
The ship will take on a cargo at New
York and will stop at England France
and italy 70 will be gone between four
and six months.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
MANY AT sUMnnTr CAMp

Trustees OF the Brandyvine sum.
NIT Campmeetlng Association met or
the grounds last night. and made fna
arrangements for the camp meeting in
August. The camp tbs year is expect
ed to be more largely attended than
ever. All Of the tents have been taken
and a large number OF them ere al
ready oceupled.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
PIANO ron LEATHER WonKvFN

In order 10 aid the New Castle Leath-
er co. employees with their vocal ef-
forts. a piano has been placed in the
lunch room and yesterday the noon
day sing drew large crowd An orr
chesira will be organized and later
minstrel show. The piano was obtained
by tho company for the benefit OF their
employees.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
CHILD BADLY BURNED
TOYING WITH MATCHES

Her clothing ignitng while playing
with matches at her home early today,
Edna Mccormick, the 5-ycar-old daugh-
te- of Mr.. and Mrs Albert H. McCor-
mick, OF No. 5i2 East Fifth street, was
badly burned The screams Of the
child attracted her mother and aunt
who tore the burning clothes from the
child.
The Phoenix ambulance removed The
child TO The Delaware Hospital.
Search the Want Ads FOR opportun-
tiles In business partnerships.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
coII-MBIA GRApHopHoNE SCARS.

A demands cropped up for Columbia
Graphophone common stock early this
afternoon. and with but a small guam
tity Of the stock on the market for sale
the price jumped up 10 si3S bid. with
stock offered at s445. Numerous Viii
mingtonians are owners OF Columbia
Graphophone stock. the company be-
ing controlled by Wilmlngtonians and
their friends.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
s,ENGERBUND OPENS HOUSE.

The Delaware saengerbund reopened
its summer home along the Delaware
river at Grubb's Landing today. open
house VIII he held this afternoon and
evening with dancing for those who
desire 10.
Evening journal., 1919-07-17
HOLDS MEETING IN TENT.

In a tent at the corner Of Fourth
and Broome streets Evangelist E. y.
Collier Is speaking every evening eS-
Aent Saturdays and Mondays.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22

raising the general average men
toned yesterday The bin at the Cald-
well shaft has been filled and ship
L euts to the West End mill will be-
gin tomorrow There is no telling
What amount will be sent out as
three shifts are employed in the
c,osscuts and a steady stream of ore
can be sent to the surface. In ex-
planation of the fact that the men
were pulled out Of the 400 level re
Gently it is said that they were added
70 the force engaged in the crosscut.
raking three shifts in that quarter
The market was a puzzling element
roday as it was marked by general
sluggishness and a torpor that was
positively amazing to those who know
the real value and effect of the Iii
vide Extension strike which no words
can magnify There was a stronger
i'clination to play the lower priced
stocks which would profit from proX.
unity to the strike, and in this way
Horseshoe was traded in to the eX-
tent Of 25.5O0 shares at from % to
26 cents. Divide City was strong.
Toggery advanced from so to SO on
a strong buying movement and Op,
orator came into prominence through
sympathy with the Toggery which
lies in the same section, the stock
advancing from 6 to 5. Knox opened
at SS and sold down to SO. The to-
tai turnover of the market was 3SO-
ZOO shares.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
SCHOOLS Minus
ONE TEACHER

Miss Lcssie Wardle and Bert NJ.
Laurence were married last evening
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Warde, on Flor
ence avenue, with Rev Percival
Smithe officiating. Only the mem
bers of the family and a few init
mate friends were present at the
dinner which was served after the
ceremony The couple departed by
the evening train for San Benardino
where the bridegroom is established
in business He was formerly EN-
ployed in the Belmont mill The
guests were Mr. and Mrs Ralph War
die Mr. and Mrs George Wardle,
MT and Mrs F. J. Ramsey MT, and
Mrs Pete Arnett, Misses Luella Rob
erts and Arleen DaIzell and Austin
and Jack Wardle, William Franks
and A. NJ Murphy
The bride is one of the popular
members Of the younger set who
taught last year in the Tonopah
schools
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
ORC PLATA COMPANY AT
SILVER BOW ORGANIZES

Organization of the ORC Plata
Mines company has just been com
pleted The property consists of nine
claims situated at Silver Bow The
present development has been done
by sinking a shaft on the vein to
depth of ninety feet, showing values
in gold and silver ranging from $22
mp to S75 per ton and the character
OF the ore is milling the same as To
nOpah ores The company plans TO
run q Crosscut tunnel from the base
of the mountain to cut the vein be
low the bottom OF the present shaft,
sOme 200 feet This will give a total
depth on the vein of about 200 feet,
where the company expects to find
shipping ore The present ore could
he shipped if mined through this pro
posed tunnel 1t is proposed to erect
a mill at Bilser Bow in the near fu-
ture where the ores of the camp can
he treated on the ground There are
thousands of tons Of ore awaiting
reduction.
The Orc Plata Mines company has
incorporated and will sell a limited
amount of treasury stock at ten cents
per share Little, if any, will he Of
fered for sale here. as most of it will
he handled in the east
The officers are F. ] Hart presi
dent II Chiatovich president;
5. T Bentley, secretary-Teasurer
E J. Hart, H. Chiatovich, W u Hat
ton, S T Bentley and G VI, Bentley
directors.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
SENATE AWAITS
TREATY ACTION

WASHINGTON, July 22.-In re.
Sponse to the presidents request
that it approve the provisional ap-
pointment of an American representa-
tive on the reparation commission to
be created under the peace treaty, the
senate foreign relations committee
adopted declaration that until the
treaty is ratified mo power exists"
to carry out its provisions
Senator Moses. a Republican
from New Hampshire. told the
senate that the United States. by
accepting the role of the principal
power as designed in the treaty,
would embroil itself many years in
European troubles He sad the
League OF Natonis was bad enough
but other provisions of the treaty
were worse
Senator Beckham. a Democrat OF
Kentucky spoke urging early ratifi-
cation Of the treaty without reserva-
tions, saying the people approved the
league of nations was bad enough
avert war
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
SLAYING AMERICANS IN MEXICO
WanOn Murder As PaStime Conducted With Absolute Immunity
'sE As@SSiatea Prsssl

teV Associated Prss~A
WASHINGTON, July 22.-Henry p.
Fletcher, American ambassador to
Mexico told the house rules commit
tee since his appointment three years
ago that about fifty Americans were
Killed in Mexico without a single
prosecution by Mexican authorities
Fletcher said withdrawal of the recog-
nation of the Carranza government by
the United States would only increase
the turmoil. He said he did not know
any revolutionary leader capable of
establishing permanent government.
The ambassador was summoned
before the committee in connection
with a resolution of Representative
Gould. Republican from New
York, for the appointment of
joint congressional committee to
investigate the relations between
the United States and Mexico.
Fletcher repeatedly declined to ex-
press an opinion insisting that he
would furnish only facts Asked if
he regarded the Mexican situation
improved during the last three
years he said yes" Asked why.
Columbus has not been raided "
was his reply
Fletcher said he had not noticed
any special anti-American feeling in
Mexico. He explained that the pres
ence Of more American citizens there
than other foreigners probably ac.
counted for the greater number Of
on RACES affecting Americans.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
VILLA KEEPS IN
CONSTANT TRIM

,u, Associated PSesSI
FL PASO, July 22.-Franclsco
villa is a physical culture recruit.
When he was at Villa Ahumada en-
route to attack Juarez, he was seen
by residents Of that little town doing
setting up exercises every morning in
front of the home of Jesus Ysletas
which he had appropriated as his
headquarters. After Is minutes OF
this the rebel leader would run the
fnll length of the main street of Villa
Ahumada 20 times to cover the five
miles he set as a task for himself
each day.
Keep your stomach from getting
fat makes riding easier" he said to
one Of the interested spectators.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
LOSSES CAUSED
BY HUN ARMY


PARIS. via French Wireless Sery-
i,eD July 22.-The parliamentary
commission examining the peace
treaty with Germany, listened to a
report by Deputy Louis Dubois on the
reparation clauses. He estimated the
total damage in the invaded depart
mcuts at 2o0,O0O,O 900 francs.
VI Dubois said the material dam
age done to the invaded departments
was lis. 1000 900. 900 francs. To-agri.
culture the loss was $1,000 1000, 600
francs The damage falling on indi-
,duals is not included in the ll9,0OO,'
100000 francs, likewise 100000 900 900
francs for military expenses and g.
eco. .0OO.0 .000 francs for pensions are
not included
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
SALT LAKE MAN FINDS
ITALIAN CAR IN TohoPAH

Dewey B. Pearson Of Salt Lake
arrived today to take charge OF a
Fiat car. an Italian make, which was
taken from him last fall by a buyer
who made a small payment and then
vanished with the machine, The
nolice of the west have been look
ing for it ever since but it was not
until two days ago that friend re-
turning to Salt Lake reported the
car was here.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
PRESIDENT WILSON
RECEIVES VISITORS
uv Associated rressD

Uv Associated FsreaHD
WASHINGTON, July President
Wilson has sufficiently recovered
from his indispOsition to resume con.
ferences with republican senators at
the White house without objection
from his physician. Rear Admiral
Cary T Grayson
DR. Grayson said the president
had no pain but was extremely
weak He said he allowed the
president to see one or two persons
because of Wilson's anxiety to do
so and thought they would do the
president no harm.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-22
WIFE WANTS DIVORCE
FROM BRUTAL OFFICER
~ A..ncIntrA Press,

SAN DIEGO, Calf. July 22.-Mrs.
Marguerite Michel Smith has filed
suit for divorce from Lieut. Frank
Hughes Smith, known as Hard
Boiled Smith. charged with brutal
treatment of American military pris-
nners in France