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The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
Leew's Palace-Dorothy Gish In
"FlyiDg Pat

Loew's Palace Theater presented
yesterday, as the featured attraction
OF it's unusually appealing photoplay
program for the week. Dorothy Gish.
the farcical star of Hearts of the
World and many subsequent COM
edy successes, in Flying Pat" the
latest starring production produced
by Miss Gish. 1t will constitute the
featured attraction at the Palace for
the full week.
Flying Pat" written by Virginia
Withey, scenarized by Harry Carr.
and directed by F. Richard Jones,
with a distinguished cast that in
cludes James Rennie as leading man,
reveals Dorothy in the role OF a
young matron who, to meet the
wishes of her husband, takes up fly
ing as a career with a goodlooking
young ex-captain as instructor.
The first flight, however, is not
success and tumbles Patricia and her
instructor into a tree. from which
they are rescued and taken TO a
roadhouse, somewhat the worse for
wear. Husband. being summoned, is
inclined to doubt the seriousness Of
the accident and the proximity OF
the roadhouse makes him doubly
skeptical.
Finding her husband suspicious Of
her story, Patricia flies into a huff
leaves him and disappears. To foil
the detectives on her track. she gets
employment. in her own kitchen as
cook, but the amorous tendencies
Of the neighborhood policeman and
the suspicious skepticism of the
household help almost participate a
crisis. With the help Of her in
structor, Patricia manages to
straighten out the difficulty with a
much chastened husband, who is
willing to let his adventurous wife
ffnd her real destiny in the home,
rather than In the air.
Flying Pat" is a comedy course
dinner in itself, but the Palace
makes a try at breaking all laugh
records of the year by adding the
seasons Sunshine comedy sensation,
"An' Elephants Nightmare" the
--latest Paramount Screen Magazine,
lPathe news pictures, Literary Di-
gest Topics" an orchestral over
ture Echoes of the Metropolitan
topera House" (TobanD, and a num-
ber of other features of remarkable
beauty and interest.
lMsere's RIaIts-fsrhs Branding Ire..-
The latest Goldwyn feature pro-
lduction entitled "The Branding
Iron" a vital story of human de-
sires as adapted from the book OF
the same name by Kathryn Newlin
i Burt, received its Washington pre-
mier showing at Moore's Rialto The
later yesterday the engagement to
| continue throughout the week.
l Carrying powerful love theme
ana enacted by an exceptional cast.
-masterfully directed by Reginald
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
Columbia Heights
$500

Near 18th and Oak sts.; 6 rooms. bath /;
owner Of this property has left town and
desires an immediate sale, and can be
purchased on very reasonable terms; prop
erty Is now vacant and possession can
be given.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
NEW ATTRACTIONS At THE TFIEATERS

adventure and the luxurious atmos-
phere Of British upper-class life. A.
splendidiy supplemented by a pow
erfui array of added screen attrse-
lions and q fine overture selection.
Overture Miiitair." by Puerner. In
terpreted by the Columbia SYM
phony Orchestra
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Two Blocks 18th and Park Rd.
81 500

Six, large rooms, bath, hot-water heat.
electric hgbts, house in excellent esadt-
tion and can be purchased on very rea-
sonable, terms: we will be pleased to
show II to you.
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ON NINETEENTH STREET OVER

looking Rock Greek Park-Unusually at
traetive s-room and . bath home. Every
modern convenience. Open fireplace.
Builtin garage. Beautifully decorated
Throughout Large front porch. Double
back porehes. This property can, be
bought at the right price and terms.
CHAS. D.
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Mt. Pleasant
$4,000

Near Columbia and Belmont roads;
strictly modern S-story, oay-wtndov. oriek
house. eontainfng 10 rooms and baths;
hot-vater hest; electric lights; room for
rar.re: the owner Of this property ise
very anxious to make 4 quick sale and
will consider an offer.
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Pc FS'
THE QUESTION

He asks FIVE persons, picked at
a question each day.
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100 Block U Street
$4,000

Very substantially built house located
in a very desirable neighborhood; 10
rooms, /: baths; garage on rear lot for
one Ear. We believe his an excellent op-
portunity to secure 4 home within walk
ing distance Of the downtown section
that is well worth The price asked.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
Columbia Heights
$4,000

Columbia road: conveniently located
home containing rooms, baths; all
modern improvements; this property Is
kituated in high-class section and Is
knear the high school, street cars and
stores.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
1900 Block 10th Street
S175O

IL rooms, . baths; steam heat; eiee-
trie lights; this prop-Ety has been re-
Gently renovated and is in perfect eondi-
tion; IL you are looking for a downtown
rrsidenee phone rs for an inspection.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
Kilbourne ST., Near 18th
$4,000

Very well built house in strictly white
neighborhood; Q rooms, bath; hot-water
heat; garage; opening on wide alley; II
you are looking for a home at the right
price don't fail to phone US for an in
spection.
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ON JocELYN STREET. JUST
BETWEEN LINCOLN PARK AND
lust EAST OF TRUXTON CIR

Gle on Que street northeast-s rooms and
bath. Furnace heat. Deep lot. Room
for garage. Price only $500.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
Newton ST.. West of 10th St.
So 500

Here is your opportunity to secure this
attractive little home in an excellent
neighborhood; this property Is in good
condition. is vacant and can be pur-
chased on very reasonable terms. II con-
tains Q rooms and BATH
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
ON ILLINOIS AVENUE, JUST

923' Fifteenth ST.. N. W.
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Is ossts q Ifss tine.
rsTe dtsoosst . OF MORE fasGtions:

east Of 14th nw.-washlngton's best
residential section. Beautiful srOon and
bath house. Thoroughly modern through
out. Hardwood floors. House has never
been occupied Price s10.75o.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
Mattice Stock Company

Commencing Monday, March 9Th.
Miss Lois B. Hammond, supported by
the Mattice Stock Company, will play
three days engagement at the Middle:
town Opera House presenting for tue
first time here the four act Southern
melo-lrama entitled "Her Legal Pris-
oner." This great play tells wonder
full story of heart interest and is full of
good clean wholesome comedy. Tuesday
evening. lone Girl in a Thousand"
will the Offering. This is one of the
Mattfce Stock Co. 8 best offerings and
is o1e OF the greatest plays ever pre-
sente ID at popular prices. Wednesday
evening the four-act comedy drama
Henrietta" will be the attraction.
This great play is wonderful comedy
and Vcalculated for laughing purposes
only. Popular prices of %, 80 and SIS
cents will prevail. Reserved seats now
on sale.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
Bethesda Church Notes
Sunday, March 7th, 1920.

Sunday, March 1th, l9zO.
$50 A. NJ. The Brotherhood meet
ing in charge of Brother William T.
Pearce.
1890 A. NJ. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor. Prof. William
N. Thomas will sing at this service.
Be sure to come to all these Sunday
services.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School. Whether
you are an Officer, Teacher or Scholar
try to be in your place.
6.45P. M. Junior League meeting.
7.3O P. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor. Prof. Thomas
will sing and you will miss something
worth while if you do not hear him.
The revival services will continue
every night next week, beginning at
7.45 o'clock. Let all make special
effort to attend each night.
The services this week have been
especially interesting and well attended
But some Of our people who should
have attended have been absent ! A
most cordial invitation to all. Come
and enjoy these splendid services.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
TOWNSEND

Mis-. D. B. Jones spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
It is rumored that wedding bells will
soon ring again in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin West are
spending the week in Philadelphia.
Heston Atwell and wife visited MIR.
and Nrs. Edward Reynolds on Monday.
Albert E. Wells, of Chester, Pa. Wis
tied his nephew, Charles D. Wells, the
past week.
Garrett Othoson and wife, of NJ idole-
town, spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Townsend.
Miss Myrtle Foraker spent Sunday
with her parents. " illiam Foraker and
family, near Blackbird.
Rev. A. P. Prettyman. of Galena,
Nd, was a welcome visitor among his
friends here last Saturday.
Owing to illness of the Pastor, Rev.
z. H. Webster, there was no service in
the M. E. Church last Sunday.
]. D. Stradley, of Marcus Hook, Pa.
visited his daughter, Mrs. Benjamin
Hutchison, over the weekend.
Sydney jenkins, of Chester. Pa,
spent the weekend with his grsndpar-
ents, William Wright and wife.
Mr.. Arthur johnson has occupied the
house and store-room on Main street
and will open a grocery and meat shop.
Thomas Lattomus and Levi L. Latto-
mus have recently bought the business
Of general merchandise of Winfield
! Lattomus.
Miss Hobson has completed her course
at Beacom's and accepted a position as
stenographer in the DUPONT Building,
Wilmington.
Junior and Edna Reynolds entertained
| some scho0l-mates at their home Friday
and Saturday, the Misses Brady. Caro-
line Fouracre and John Pool, of Middle
| town.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
Ban Overloaded Trucks

Recently it was discovered by the
State Highway Department of Della
ware that a number of five ton trucks
using the State roads are carrying loads
up to eight and nine tons. AS this is
an infraction of the State maximum
load laws. offenders will be warned and
prosecuted. For the detection of those
overlooking their trucks the Depart
ment will purchase set Of road scales.
which will be placed along the road.
TO overload the truck is also an infrac-
ton of the load law allowing so manv
pounds per inch per tire. 1t has been
found that two-ton trucks have also
been making a practice of carrying
loads up to four and five tons.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

THOSE THAT COME AND GO
Mrs. William Dugan spent Tuesday
in Wilmington.
Mr.. A. j. Pennewill spent Monday in
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil McCleary. of Mil
ford, were in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Thornton are
visiting MIR. and Mrs Boyd Thornton.
Mrs. D. w. Stevens and Mrs. J. Will
liam Beasten were Philadelphia visitors
Monday.
Mrs. l. V. Kirk spent Tuesday with
her daughter Mrs. Roger A. Davis IN
Newark.
Mrs. Virginia Massey, of Wilmington
! is visiting her son Mr.. S. E. Massey
and wife.
Miss Mary Short, of Georgetown, is
the guest of her sister Mrs. J. E. W alls,
this week.
Miss Pauline Dempsey, of Whining
ton, has been visiting her aunt Mrs.
Albert Price.
Miss Edith Eliason. of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with Misses Jennie
and Odel Gallagher.
Mrs. Samuel Price visited her niece
Mrs. Grant Rowbotham at Genolden,
Pa, on Wednesday.
Mrs. Curtis Millman and little
daughters are visiting her mother Mrs.
Rosa Weber this week.
Mrs. A. Fogel was in Philadelphia
Monday and Tuesday attending the
spring millinery openings.
Miss Prudence Lewis, of Narberth,
Pa, was entertained over the weekend
by Misses Bernice and Jean Metten.
Messrs. George l. Lockwood, of Phila-
delphia and James B. Lockwood, of
Germantown, Pa, spent Sunday With
their mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heldmyer Jr.,
have returned from their wedding trip
of two weeks which was spent in Palm
Beach and st. Petersburg, Flo.
Mrs. Paul Mealy. of Wilmington, and
Mr.. Courtland Jones, of Marcus Hook,
Pa, were Sunday guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles w Jones.
His many and warm friends in town
and country far around will be delight
ed to learn that the jovial athlete, Mr..
Charles Ellison is doing well, at the
jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, recov-
ering fast.
Mrs. Rosa Weber who recently dis
posed of her confectionery and restaur-
ant business to Mt. John P. Mcintyre,
has moved her family to the dwelling
on North Broad street adjoining the
residence of MIR. L. C. Scott.
The stork visited the home on Tues
day, March 2, of Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
A. Davis, of Newark, formerly of this
town, leaving them a fine baby boy. 1t
was the fathers birthday. Both
mother and baby are doing fine. We
extend to them our congratulations.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
ODESSA

Mrs. Herman Kumpel was Whining
ton visitor last week.
| Mr.. Alonza Davis spent Sunday last
with relatives in Wilmington.
Mr.. Lee Sparks entertained his sister
| from Detroit, Mich, last week.
/, Messers. Lee Orrell and Hiram Pleas
anton were Newark visitors Hast week.
Mrs. Emma Shockley, Of Philadelphia
! visited her cousin, Mrs. Thomas Ford
last week.
Mrs. Henry Kronemier and Mrs. Mary
Shonley visited relatives near Newport
last week. .
Miss Eliza Cleaver, who has been in
the Wilmington Hospital sometime, is
reported better.
Mr.. D. C. Aspril and family, of VIII
mington, were guests of Mr.. l.. V. As
pril on Sunday last.
Word has been received here of the
death of Mr.. Nimrod Kanz. in Philadel-
phia, aged 81 years.
Mrs. Matte Demorist, of Delanco, N.
j., visited her brother, Mr.. William
Gremminger on Sunday.
Mrs. William Tweedle and grand
daughter, Ethel Fleming, of Clayton,
were guests of Mrs. Robert Ellings-
worth last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gremminger
and children, and Mrs. Walter Grem-
minger and sons of Chester, Pa, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Phillips
on Sunday last.
A variety shower was given last Sat
urday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. William
Phillips in honor of their daughter,
Mrs. Harvey Milbourn. About thirty
guests were present and Mrs. Milbourn
received many useful presents. Mir.
and Mrs. Milbvurn will reside in Viii
mington.
A few changes we're made on the 1st
of March, it being the regular moving
day, Mr.. A. Wilson moving his sore
and family to the dwelling and store
owned by Mr.. D. W. Corbi.; Mr. Har-
per Carey, Of Clayton, moving in Mr..
F. Dugan's store, and Mr.. William
Baker, of Dutch Neck, moving in the
dwelling owned by Mr.. Dugan on High
street.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
Declined Bishopric

Rt. Rev. Nathaniel S Thomas. mis-
sionary bishop of Wyoming, has de-
clined the bishopric of the Episcopal
Diocese of Delaware, to which he was
recently elected at special Diocesan
convention. His letter of dec.ination
to Rev. Fred M. Kirkus, rector of
Trinity Church, Wilmington. was read
in many of the churches of the Diocese
Sunday, and there was profound regret
among laymen and clergy over his in
ability to see his way clear to accept.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
MILLIONS OF DYING BABIES

The Jews in Delaware who so Loyalty
supported cur War and so bountifully
gave to all war relief, Red Cross,
Y. M. G.. A., K. of c.. etc., are start
ing Jewish War Relief campaign to
save the starving millions in Europe.
Jews and GentiIes as well, and it is not
to be doubted that all will help who
possibly can, both for humanity's sake
and in recognition OF the generous aid
given by the Jews to our country and
its causes.
The campaign lasts from March 20 to
81, and we believe all who read short
description of the unthinkable horrors
of those suffering millions, will feel
moved to do their utmost to give il but
a little.
The Evening Journal of Wednesday
last, writing about Lieut.. Comes, who
served during the war as interpreter for
the Red Cross in R1ssia, Roumania and
Siberia says:
Lieutenant Comes address drew on
the heart strings of his audience as he
told of barefooted, bareheaded and
scantily clothed women and children
who waited in the bread lines for hours
for as much as one-quarter Of pound
of bread. He told of one home he WIS.,
tied where some of the men had broken
IN +o tokn ont tho f1rnit,1ro for fra.
wood When he entered the place he
found a mother and her two babes lying
on the bare floor, unable to move be-
cause they were bordering on starva-
ton. The mother crawled up to him,
kissed his puttees and moaned: ''Save
my children. they are dying" When he
got food and returned, the mother anc
her babes were dead."
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
FRED SCHWATKA

Townsend and the entire community
was shocked Monday, when death of
Mr.. Fred Schwatka one of its most
promising Young business men was an
nounced. MIR. Schwatka was stricken
about two weeks previous to his death
with influenza, and pneumonia quickly
followed which resulted in his death.
Deceased had for several years been
engaged in various types of concrete
construction work and was considered
an expert in this line. He was a gen.
eral favorite in Townsend and the sur
rounding community, and his death is
a great loss to his relatives and numer-
Gus friends.
Funeral services were held at his
late hone, Friday afternoon, and inter-
ment was made in Townsend c emetery.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
The Memorial Fund

The committee appointed some time
ago to solicit funds for the purpose of
placing in Cochran Square, monument
in honor of those from our midst who
gave their lives in the worlds war, will
hold an important meeting in the Offices
of Mr.. D. W. Stevens, on Monday
evening, March 9th, at 8 r. M. The
public is urged to attend, as the COM
mjttee will make its final report at this
meeting and desires the cooperation of
our people in closing this affair.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Farmers Of Kent County, Del, are
reported to lie organizing to regulate
wages for labor on a basis of $35 a
month with board.
The new street lighting service was
inaugurated in Smyrna last Wednesday
evening and lights from the new fix
lures all over town were lurne1 on.
Although the muskrat season does
not close until March 10, some of the
trappers, after successful season. are
to stop catching the animals in order to
leave some for breeding purposes.
A dance vii. be given in the Y. M.
C. A. building at Fort dupont on We'd
nesday evening, March II, under the di-
rection Of Mrs. George Bright. for the
benefit of the Delaware City Free
Library.
Mr.. Claude Fay 'errlhew, of Platts-
burg, N. Y, has been appointed manual
training teacher in the Chesapeake City
High School, to succeed Mr.. Joseph
George johnson, who resigned to ac-
cept commercial position in Baltimore.
John E. Owens, of Greenwood, re-
Gently lost his entire flock Of chickens.
valued at $lO0. MIR. Owens discovered
his flock growing less all the time so
decided to fad the cause. After the
flock was gone he discovered that dog
was the cause of his loss. The animal
was killed.
Traffic over the Market street cause
way at Wilmington will likely be i'm
possible for some months yet. The
road improvement work that bas been
going on in that section has been great
ly hampered this winter on account of
the bad weather. When the weather.
permits, however. work is to be pushed
on the improve nent.
The young ladies Of Smyrna gave a
Leap Year dance last Friday night in
the Century Club House. Among the
merry dancers were few from Will
mington and many who 60 to Whining
ton each day for business, but live in
Smyrna and vicinity. About fifty
couples altogether tripped the light
fantastic until late hour.
William H. Husfelt, aged about 49
years, a farmer residing near Earle
vile. Md, had his right leg cut off
above the ankle while operating cir
cular saw on his farm on Monday last.
Mr.. Husfelt was standing close by
when the saw slipped from lis position.
He was struck in the chest and knocked
down, and the saw running down his
body cut off his leg.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
A fine program every evening
next week at the Opera House.
State Child Welfare Work

Annual report of State Child Welfare
work in rural New Castle county at a
meeting of the local committee held at
Middletown health center.
REPORT FOR YEAR I9lc-192O.
Show: Children weighed, measured,
examined and instructed in Middletown
health center, 332; re examined, 165;
radiating from Middietown, l.3l4; ply
sical CT rrec.ions made, 81 Mililetown
health center open one day weekly,
Thursdays, from 10 A. M. to 4 P. NJ.
Teeth flied aud straight ned: Large
number, count yet uncompleted
The files slow: When visits of instruc-
ton have been made by the nurse, Miss
Blanche E. Lockwood, the number made
and when, also calls made by parents at
the health centers, the physical correc-
tious made, by whom, tie name of
patients, the dates.
Two records are made of each child
seen IN the health centers or elsewhere,
of white children and of colored children.
Records read were of work in Middle
towns health center and colored school.
In Schools-Odessa Townsend, Nc
Dorough, Mt. Pleasant, Armstrong;.
Delaware City, St. Georges, Newark.
Levels. Edgemoor, Janis ms Corner,
Green Spring, Oalhill. Howell. Summit
Bridge, Kirkwood, Red Lion. Co oiumbia,
Harmony, William vile. Mathews Cor
ner, Walkers, Deakyneville, Hickory
grove, New Casie, ButtoHwood, Port
Penn, Blackbrd. Rose Hill. Van Dyke.
During the yea, 1919 10 1920 the motor
service suppl lied the nurse was that Of
rented cars by the Siate cornm;ssi; n.
On January 9th. 1920, the Delaware
Chapter of the American Red Cross
placed here one of the Red Cross cars.
The Delaware Chapter of the American
Red Cross is thus aiding as peace pro-
gram of health at home. This car is
painted light gray on either side, upon a
white back ground, is painted Red
Cross, above and below this red cross. in
red lettering motor corp. Delaware Chap
ter, A. R. c. This car makes the nur ,es
trips far more spectacular. In her report
of the car in the service. ''it is in every
way adequate and comfortable" added
to this is the milage, the daily itinery
, which some times includes Sunday. The
expense account includes gasoline, Gil
repairs. washing, storage, which accounts
are rendered weekly, inspected and o. K
M. l.. BEASTON,
Chairman.
Middletown transcript., 1920-03-06
WARWICK

Mrs. Ida Holden is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Smith.
Mr.. Charles Cole, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with his family.
Mrs. Mark Manlove, who mas been
sick for few days, we are glad to see
her out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Eaton spent
Wednesday with their daughter, Mrs.
Byard Jordan, in Bethel.
Mrs. Verena Vinyard and daughter
MissEula, spent the weekend with her
daul nter, Mrs. Uric CHM.
Sunday School, Sunday $50 A, NJ.
Christian Endeavor 7.3O P. NJ, preach
ing, P. M. Every body welcome.
Miss Ruth Merritt, of Fair Oaks, is
spending a few days with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Merritt, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Vineyard re-
turned home Monday after spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs, Maxey
Bland.