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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

City Council.
Grant Post, g. \. r.
Iron Mouiders Union.
CYRUS Castle, l.. q. l..
dll Pont Post, e. A, X.
Delaware Saengerbund.
Eden Lodge, l. O. O. +.
Division No. /, A. o. ii.
CLAYTON Lodge. h. OF T.
Camp No. ,. ?. O. ). of 4.
ASYLUM Lodge. / O. Q. +.
Wvnema Council, ID. Of L.
Patternmakers' Association.
Crusaders Temple, l.. G. f.
jefferson Lodge, |. O. @. +
Voters Non-Partissn League.
Windsor Lodge, o. ;. Of ). G.
keokuk Tribe. Imp'd o. Il NJ.
Delaware ConcIave, |. O. q.
Wilmington Lodge. \. @. "
kadosh Commandery, Is. Of NJ
Palestine Castle, q. \. h. II. &.
Winona Council, Jr @ l. l. NJ.
Hlawatha Tribe, lmpd O. L. NJ
Delmarvia Lodge, L. 4. to Is, l. IL.
Wilmington Lodge OF Machlnists
Mizpah Conclave, H. or ). " NJ.
Delaware Commandery, X q. L.
Master Horseshocrs Nat. Pro Asso.
Circle 81. Lady Foresters OF America.
Washington Camp, No u. Z. q. ; \.
Lady Washington Home Communion.
81. john Commandery, Ne. |. n. l.
Volunteer Flremen' Relief Association.
Court Brandywine, Foresters Of Amenel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13
THOMAS ESTATE SOLD.
Mundy & 90. Disposes Of Newark Prop
criy 10 William Gregg.

Mundy q Co. have cold the estate Of
Jacob Thomas ~ Newark, comprising
20 acres and n beautiful mansion, ~
William Gregg, Of the du Pont co. for
$4,000.
The same company sold q large and
attractive farm in Chester county -
j. &. Hughes, for $1,000; a gentleman
estate near Newark, 70 f. A. Ornsbce,
for $4,000, and n farm near ElktOn ~
J. Burgar for $1,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Startling robberies, burglary accom-
panied by murder, and other violent
crimes arc alarningly prevalent in Phila-
delphia as well as other cities. The very
devil of disorder and violence seems 70
be running riot in all our large cities these
daNs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Mayor Thompson was beaten at tie
illinois Republican State Convention BY
Governor Lowden. But he is still in
position to employ the German svmpa-
thizers Of the State and the lawless elc-
nents Of Chicago ID the partisan interest
of the Republican party!
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Just now. Carranza seems to be running
away from the presidency Of Mexico, in
stead of running for it. And it is far
from certain that he will succeed in get
ting away
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13
RIPPING RHYMES.
By " alt Mason.
SHOES.

priced pair of shoes today
/ asked the price, and went away.
The dealer begged, in frenclod tones,
that would hand him twenty bones,
and cloth my hoofs IN SHINING KID,
rs other gorgeous spendthrifts did.
Nay. nay" said again nay, my
/ fall for no such graft today | viii
not pamper my old feet, and make
them think theY re cute and sweet.
reared them IN i frugal way, and
Won / let them gel tuo gay, II they
v ore shoes al such 81 price thes
soon be feeling too blamed nice
and hey would look with high dis
dain on fect atilrcdin leather PLAN.
Then | went home aud climbed the
stair that leads UP 20 the attic bare,
where all the household junk been
thrown, for years whose number
is not known. And there found old
shoes galore; a dozen pairs were on
the floor, all lying IN struggling
heap, thrown there III times when
shoes were cheap | had the eohhler
fix the soles and sew few unslghtly
holes, and now W shoes enough,
! / wot. 10 last me ill at last I'M
! shot. You see the moral very well.
/ One way to beat lhe IL. {. l..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13
WHY / BELIEVE IN SUFFRAGE.

Editor Every Evening: believe every
woman should want to do all the good she
can, and / think she could do more good
with the ballot than without it, hence my
desire for il. AS no male voter Is Obliged
to vote unless he chooses, ! do not suppose
a woman would be compelled to, so why
the activities Of the antis?
l.. Al Gcntlen,
Wilmington, May IL, 1920
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

In respect Of guarding our supply Of
water for the peoples use, there should be
prompt and decisive action, not talk.
Contaminated water Is positive danger,
and should not be permitted to exist a
day longer than the period required tof
absolute suppression.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Why does not Congress endeavor 70
give attention to the sugar sltuationY
III it has any desire to serve the people,
here q q most inviting field.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13
Factory Changes Hands.

Charles +. Robinson and wife have
purchased the property at $ New street,
from T. ID. Shortlidge and wife for sl5, 900,
according to a deed recently recorded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thoughts and Comments by Every
Evening Readers.

The FUN name and address Of the writer
must aceompany each letter. not nsces.
sarily for publication but g. eyiaenGe -
Iii be fgnored publication Of letters does
not carry With ID Endorsement by Every
evening oi the opinions therein expressed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Lost something2 Try classified ad-
yertisement IN Every Evening. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Permit me to die at your feetr' he
cried desperately. She shivered L see
no objection TO that, she answered. All
that papa said was that YOU shouldn t
hang around here columbia Jester.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Music Teacher should pause
there. Don't you see that it's marked
rest?" Juvenile Pupil-"Yes, teacher;
but | aren't tired. London Answers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

The Host-'Its beginning to rain;
you'd better stay for supper. The
Guest-''Oh, thanks very much; but II 9
not bad enough for that. t.'-Edlnburgh
Scotsman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Mamma, 'What is it, honey?'
when a shoe is all run down does the
shoemaker have to look al It's tongue =
Florida Times-Cnlon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs Slocum seem to be an
ideal couple. Last night ! noticed how
their thoughts always conceded Yes,
but did vou observe also TINT il was always
the lady who thought first? Columbia
Is. c. State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13


The solution, they SAY, Is 30 tram girls
The same rs boys, for definite occupations.
Ii A woman desires TO be housekeeper
and a mother, they say. lot her prepare
hersel. or that as profession and really
devote her time To it, And Ii she does not
feel a desire to make those things her mann
occupation. even though they are to form
an incidental part Of her life, let her be
prepared for some other occupation for
business. journalism, art, medicine. socla
service, or any Of the other occupations
which offer constantly growing oppor-
tuuities 10 women
Thus seems sound enough, hut, as
soeiOlogists are pointing out, the thing
which Is threatened is that ancient and
rrvered institution, the home Will a
generation Of Young women trained tor
trades and professions, establish homes AZ
all? Will they not, like Fannie Hurst
refuse % he 50 CneuIsbercd2
The social thinkers tell Us that this
| threat to the home IS much more serious
| than We imagine. The economic indie
pendonoe Of women is at tho base Of Il
but the spread Of birth control, the eradl-
cation of venereal disease, and the ten
| dency 10 recognize motherhood out oi
| wedlock, which received such an impetus
from the World War, are all forces work
ing against marriage and the home They
Tend to remove fears which drive manN
into marriage.
This alarming antl-home and anti-mar
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-13

Fortune-Tellcr treading Cards. You
have money coming 10 You, but no SICK.
ness whatever. Client That's singular
I'm the new doctor across the street. -
Boston Transcript.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

Among those in Lexington last
Monday was Hon. Jones L. Jones, of
Sardis, brother-in-law of our towns
men, Judges 7. A. and W. H. Laneas-
ter-but nevertheless and notwith-
standing that connection Democrat.
Mr.. Jones passed his 10th milestone
on the 10th of December, and we defy
anybody to point out younger man
at 70 years of age-in this or any
other county.
Mr. Lester Gibson and Miss George
Wheatley were married on Sunday,
Dec. 2Sth, in South Lexington, Rev.
Fleetwood Ball officiating. The
groom is a brother of Mrs. G. w.
Stewart and has been making his
home with the Stewart family. The
bride is daughter of Mrs. Henriett
Wheatley and the late G. P. Wheatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson will make their
home at Parsons, the former residence
of Mr.. Gibson.
Our old friend and subscriber, Mr..
E. Z. Scott, who now lives near
Bethel Church, West of town, was in
to see us last Saturday and made his
annual contribution to the Progress.
Mr.. Scott is remarkable man for
for his age, 70 on the 18th inst. He
says he can do as much hard work
in a day as he ever could in his life
and has promise of many more years
of usefulness.
Judge T. A. Lancaster and Esq. G.
W. Stewart, as majority members of
the county Revenue Committee ex-
amined and audited the books of the
county officials on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of last week-finding
all in excellent shape and with but
few minor errors in the last years
business. Hon. F. M. Davis has re-
Gently been considerably indisposed
and did not participate in the work
of the committee.
Our esteemed townsman, Mr.. A. E.
Beasley, who is travelling represen-
tative of the great Simmons Hard
ware company, Of St.Louis, has re-
ceived a New Years letter from the
business manager of his company, in
which it expressed the highest regard
for Mr.. Beasley and that their ex-
ceedingly pleasant and profitable
relations may continue. Mr.. Beasley
renewed his contract with the COM
pany last November.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

Makes the gums firm and healthy
Elk Antiseptic MOUTH WASH
26 cents.
Will R. Wilson, proprietor of the
City Drug Store, Wildersville, was
here Tuesday and reported a good
business.
Revenue men have been here this
week, looking after alleged violators
and with some degree of success,
we hear.
Can't hardly get it fast enough.
Nearly everybody is buying it-Elk
Iron Tonic (Lung Remedy and Flesh
Builder.
J. W. Enochs and others, of Licking
ington and Jackson, have incorporated
the Enochs Coffee Company, in the
latter city.
Misses Lola and Lena Wells left
Friday for Athens, after spending the
holidays here with their sister, Mrs.
J. w. Wright.
v. N. Blankenship and family, who
lived last year at Paris, Texas, have
returned to Henderson county and ex-
pect to remain here.
Start the New Year right. Sub
scribe for your favorite daily paper
and magazine.-Rhoden P. Roper,
General Subscription Agent.
Miss Beulah Lancaster, daughter
Of Bob Lancaster, Of Dunbar, Decatur
county, arrived here last Friday to
visit her cousins, Judges T. A. and w.
H. Lancaster.
]. G. McPeake has sold his cotton
gin outfit and lot of two acres at War
rens Bluff, with nearby tract Of land
to Ben Golf for the consideration Of
IS, 10000 cash. .
Harry Bunch bought the Small
(old Willis Jones) home place on the
East side Of town three years ago and
has sold it to Jack Roby, carrier on
Route l. Mr.. Bunch moved to Timber
lake.
Shade Douglass, colored, of the Ce-
dar Grove vicinity, one Of our cash
paying subscribers, brought us two
fine specimen ears of corn last Sat-
urday for which we thank him and
which we win plant.
Alfred H. Parker, of Sardis, was
here Monday. Alfred is 65-and a TO-
bust fellow for his years: but Alfred
says there is no telling what he might
have been had not rheumatism hound
ed him for Is years.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

T. H. Gillian, of Huron, was one of
the big crowd here last Monday.
Mrs. Mae Parker and two children
returned to Paducah last Sunday.
STONE ROOT (NyaD is a very
fine liquid KIDNEY REEDY.-Elk.
IRON TONIC, Flesh BUILDER,
appetizer, germ destroyer.-Elk Lung
Remedy.
WINTER Cough Syrup (Nyal)
stops that cough and makes you sleep
besides.-Elk.
Ed. Segei n, of Reagan was one
of those who gave US a financial lift
last Saturday.
Isham G. Hearn, of West of Town,
was one that came around with dol
lar last Monday.
II. E. Graper, Senior and Junior
made a trip to Chicago last Friday
returning Sunday.
Mrs. w. R. Wright has been indis-
posed about two weeks and confined
to her bed most of the time.
A dance was enjoyed in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Thompson on
Thursday night of last week.
Richard Sanders, now with the Nc
Cowat Mercer Printing Co., Jackson,
was in Lexington last Sunday.
J. N. Stanfill, the popular hotel
man from Sardis, became new sub
scriber to this paper Tuesday.
A Sample Copy" is an invitation
to you to Observation-Disclosures P. Ro-
per, General Subscription Agent.
Cold Tablets (Elk) is fine.-S6c.
Judge w. H. Lancaster went to
Henderson Monday to look after sew
eral lawsuits in which he is employ
ed.
Clyde v. Coffman, of Route 5, was
here Monday and had the Progress
sent to his brother, on Route 8, Jack
son.
Liquid Smoke (FIGAR0) makes
meat taste good and keeps shippers
out.-In a nice glass iug.-Elk Drug
Store.
Miss Ethel Rockholt, Of Memphis.
returned home last Sunday, after
spending the holidays here with her
many friends. While here, in compa-
ny with Miss Martha Dennison, she
was pleasant caller at this office.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09
Local and Personal

Distilled water.-Elk Drug Store.
Elk Quinine and Sage Hair Tonic
good.
Smooth Shaving-Elk Razor-13S
sold.-Elk.
H. N. Carl, of Jackson, was here
last Sunday.
Watch for Sale.-A bargain.-See
Whit McAdams.
"a gallons sold and five more COM
ing-Elk Tonic.
J. w. Newman, of Sardis, was here
Monday and Tuesday.
Throat GARGLE (Nyal) heals sore
threats quick.-Elk.
Elk Iron Tonic and Flesh Builder
will help you-Try it.
Reliable-Conklin Fountain Pen.-
25 sold in 40 days.-Elk.
County Judge Z. B. Johnson went
to Decaturville Tuesday.
It's DE-lightful-Nyal Face Cream
and Hand Lotion.-Elk.
Edward Barry was taken right sich
Wednesday night but is better now.
Since the recent birth of an only
child, Mrs. J. G. Cantwell has beer
seriously i'll.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS.

On Wednesday Of this week, the
present DAVIS Hotel, known for many
years as the Scott House, was sold
by Mr.. G. H. DAVIS to Mr.. W. D. Hood,
Of Idaho, an experienced hotel man.
The consideration for the house and
furnishings, $4,000. Mr.. Hood will
take charge Feby /.
Mr.. DAVIS has owned and operated
the hotel for about thirteen years.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09


County Agent H. A. Powers got a
fall Tuesday morning;>on the steps
in front of the J. w. Wright residence
which came near hurting him seri-
ously.
We feel especially grateful to those
who came in Monday and paid sub
scriptions. There were many of them
and the rush of business kept US from
separately keeping their names. MAY
each and everyone find happiness ard
prosperity in the year 1920.
Will Joyner, who recently married
in Nashville has brought his bride to
the old home and will live here. Mrs.
Joyner has the appearance of a mat
rimonial prize-and Will is to be con-
graduated on holding the lucky ticket
which drew here in the lottery.
The farmers are making their 1920
plans. The Country Gentleman or
The Progressive Farmer offers them
expert advice for only $1.00 a year.
Subscribe for one or both of thes,
first-class farm papers today.-Rho-
den P. Roper, General Subscription
Agent.
Attorney Sharp, of Memphis, was
here last Friday in company with w.
R. Britt, of Life, preparing deed con-
veying over 800 acres of the Britt
lands to R. L. McCulley, of Memphis,
who already owns the Hinson Springs
property. The deed was not passed
on that day, but Mr.. McCulley had
put up forfeit.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. "Mert"
league, on North Main Street, last
Friday morning at 900 o'clock, a fine
baby girl, who had the pretty name
of Alice Louise waiting for her.
Mother and babe are both doing well
and there is good prospects of
"Mert's" complete restoration to nor
NAL. Congratulations.
Judge T. A. Lancaster went to
Memphis Tuesday morning on the
early train to bring home Mrs. Lam
caster who has been in the Lucy
Brinkley hospital for more than three
weeks and has made wonderful re-
covery after most serious operation
for internal tumor. Judge Laneas-
ter was accompanied by DR.. Hunts
man.
w. Leroy Swain, who has been in
the Revenue Service at Memphis, I'M
der U. s. Marshal, Stanley Irrelevant,
resigned his position and came home
last week. With several others, Mr..
Swain resigned because of the fact
that enforcement of the prohibition
law has been turned over to another
department, created for that pur-
pose.
]. J. Gardner, of the Juno vicinity,
returned Thursday of last week from
a visit to his brother Neil B. Gardner,
at Pryor, Oklahoma. Neil is superin-
tendent of an Oklahoma State school
for orphan children and has over 300
children in his charge-and by the
way, we can say that Neil has made
"might good" in the responsible po-
sition he holds.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09
M. f. CHURCH, SOUTH.

Sunday School at $3.50.
Theme for HOO o'clock hour, "Re-
ligion Applied"
League at 500 p. m. All young
people invited.-Leader, Lula Mae
Pearson.
Evening service at TOO. Theme,
"The Greatest in Christ's Kingdom"
Services begin promptly and close
within the hour.
Good music, good fellowship, cor
dial welcome.
"Come thou with US and we will do
the good"
H. R. ROSE, Pastor.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09
TAKE NOTICE AND ACT.

All parties indebted to the estate Of
the late DR.. A. L. Waller, Of Juno, by
note or account, are notified to settle
same by March LIST, 1920, at which
time all uncollected matters will be
put into the hands of an officer.
1t MRS. M. F. WALLER,
Admrx.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

Representatives of the Parent
Teachers Association inspected the
rooms Tuesday. Their first visit in
determining the winner of the prize
for the best kept and neatest room.
Mrs. John Tanning, Mrs. w. C. Fam
ming, Mrs. 7. A. Enochs are the men,
bers of the committee. -,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

Fay Webb and the smaller Webb
children, have re-entered after several
weeks absence. Eight new pupils
have come into the Primary room, and
several other small ones have entered
n the different grades.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

AL. Stanford, who stopped with
relatives in town for few days as
he was going from his home in
Winnsboro, La, to Henderson, where.
he will enter school, was n visitor
Monday. ,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

A list of names of pupils hibitual-
ly absent has been given to ]. W.
Knowles, City Truent Officer, and
several homes will soon begin to feel
the effect of the new compulsory
school law, The fine, we believe, is
$500 for each days absence.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09
SCHOOL ITEMS.
(By Lillian Perrine Davis.)

The noon hour has been heightened
to fifty minutes again, with dismissal
in the afternoon at three o'clock.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

Rev. H. r. Rose and his attractive
wife were visitors at chapel Monday.
Mr.. Rose spoke entertainingly Of his
own college days, using the subject
of mental concentration of his theme
and promised another visit at an ear
ly date when he will talk on "The
Geography of Genius"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

Four new students have entered the
Eighth grade since the holidays-Roy
Buck, from East of town, Miss Ber-
tina Long, of Beacon, Upton Powers,
of Scots Hill, and Miss, Flossie
Stewart, who is a sister of Ether
Stewart, of the Third year class.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-09

I'LL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-26
what J Real PearI Ia-

The real pearl-that Is the hne,
spherical, iridescent gems not a
product Of the mother-of- pearl or nacre
lining OF the oyster shell. as are the
barocque and seed pearls, but Is form
cd IN the gllls and never grows in
containing a hyaline fluid which con-
denses slowly and gradually hardens
ia concentric layers. The fridescence
IS due 10 the minute films Of air or
gas that are contained between the
layers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-26

FOR sALE-i9Io 5-passenger bort
touring car. good condition, price
reasonable. Phone s1e-R Ham. 1888
FOR SALE-IsI7 Oakland passenger
$500. 1917 Marion Handley passen-
ger with winter top 5000: 4506 Forsyth
Ave Phone 672-M. East Chicago 1928
FOR SALE-1919 Ford one ton Truck.
pneumatic tires, cab and stake body,
like new. Come and see il. One Re
public ~ ton truck. cab and express
body Good running order. Grimmer
Garage and Sales Co.. Highland Ind,
phone 1i-34-1
FOR SALE-1s18 Maxwell Touring car.
Many extras. all Cord tires. 3 new.
$3.50. Phone 343-J E Chicago. 11-242
FOR SALE-Buick s. touring car. Al
Shope $50 cash. worth $1,000; call
49, Hoffman st. phone 1O94-M. Ham
raord 11-24-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-26
Mica Indispensable.

The main importance of mica in
modern industry lies in the fact that
It is one OF the best nonconductors
Of electricity and IS, therefore indis-
pensable in electrical engineering. On
this account the British government
took over part OF the mica field in
India and worked Il as a state in
Custry in order to make sure Of hsv-
Ing a constant supply.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-26
SPsskina Of Names.

We learn that young woman Of De-
troit reioices in or depiores the name
Of Eura Case; but speaking Of singular
monikers IT would be pretty hard to
beat that Of . negro youngster IN Ala
bama, Reguspatcff Greg. Z. S. Pat.
on Johnson -Boston Transcript.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-26
MRS. E. LEE
Phone 3346

Lectures d ally
from 9 a. m. to 9
p. m. The Right
Way to Live. 7l6
State Line ST..
cor. Douglas. III
side, Hammond.