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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-02
If You See Nancy
Please Let Sam
Phillips KROU

Sam'l II. Phillips is most anxious to
find Nancy. He has sought her long
and diligently. Nancy had been an in
stltution for years in the Phillips home.
For some years prior to July l. 1919,
there was another institution in the
home. When Jan. lf tN30. loO,Ned upon
the horig1n, Mr. Phillips took an ac-
curate accounting of how many years
he ought naturally to live and the total
requirement to give him a daily ration
for that period. He even took the pre-
caution to have Il timer make Of sheet
iron a special closet for this liquid in
~stitution with shelves therein and the
hasp, TiVeted and the best lock that he
could buy.
But. he neglected to hovc she door
ribbed. Some one was able 70 spring
the top and the bottom corners of the
door out and reach an arm in.
When Nancy left and Mr.. Phillips
had occasion to go in person to the
locker he found therein bottles only
on The one shelf, so close to the lock
that the arm could not reach them.
Now Mr.. Phillips often calls at the
ponce station IN tones full Of sorrow
Nancy YETI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-02

Or, \. +. Watkins, chairman Of the
Mississippi Antisaloon league drive,
presided. Prominent prohibition lead
crs from all parts Of the state attended
the luncheon given at the Edwards at
I pm. which was followed by the se-
ries Of addresses.
Despite tho fact that the federal gov
eminent, through the internal revenue
department, has perfected elaborate ma
rhlrery for the enforcement Of the pro-
hibitlon law, the Antisaloon league be-
'ieves that II should continue its Of
'orts and it's leaders declare that il the
league should be disbanded the liquor
forces would get busy within "a hours
and flood the country with propaganda
for the repeal OF the prohibition law.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-02
Moving Pictures
Majestic.

If you've ever lived in a country vii
lage, you know what happens when
the big man of the town throws open
his house and grounds for a large social
affair. It's the topic of the hour for
weeks ahead, The ladies bring forth
their f%anciest gowns and the men
,ispruce up" as never before. And, if
it's summer, myriad Chinese lanterns
hang from the trees and %shrubbery
on the spacious lawns, and youth and
beauty mingle under the moonlight.
In Charles Rays new picture, Red
Hot Dollars" which is being shown
at the Majestic theater during the
last part of the week, such a scene
is one of the most pleasing features.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-02

star who has delighted Memphians by
her personal presence here, will be the
attraction at the Princess theater for
today and Saturday. Her presentation
will be in The Light Within" a drama
of intense power and which is said to
be admirably suited to the talents of
this star. An L-ko comedy also will
be shown.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-02

the wealthy widow role played by Miss
Williams. The story centers around
her quest fon her long lost daughter,
which ends when she finds her in
the person of Mary Healy, a little ste
nographer, cleverly portrayed by Mar
guerite Clark.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
AN APPRECIATION

In the resignation of the Rev. Fran
els Hardy Moore, D. D., Pastor of
Forest Presbyterian Church, Middle
town, loses 4 most faithful and efficient
worker fer Christ and His Kingdom.
DR.. Moore has been identified with the
local church for more than thirty years.
and the town loses one of its venerable
and highly respected citizens. The
writer has known Dr. Moore intimately
for the past twelve years or more and
he can testify to many deeds of kind
ness shown him and his family.
DIR. Moore has been a most active
worker in various services to the COM
munity and is universally respected for
his integrity and recitude in all he dill
Throughout long and active term Of
years.
As we look back over this long term
of faithful life, we gratefully record
our deep affection for DR.. Moore, and
we regret that he has decided to re-
linguish his pastorate and to remove
from our midst.
We shall cherish his friendship and
example as good servant of Jesus
Christ, and we pray that his faithful
mes to his God and devotion to his mas
ter and to his Church may inspire US in
our life of service to the King.
God bless him for his example of
faithfulness to his people, and may the
same blessing, in richer measure, be his
in his new field Of life and labor.
P. L. D,
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
SEMl-ANNUAL MEETING

The Semi-annual Spring Meeting OF
the Delaware Bankers Association will
be held at the Hotel DUPONT, Whining.
ton, on Thursday, May 9Th, at 11.30
o'clock in the morning.
A very interesting program has been
arranged including addresses by DR..
Samuel Chiles Mitchell, President Of
Delaware College; Robert H. Richards,
ESQ.,, Director of the Wilmington Trust
Company, and William A. Dayer, Esq.,,
Cashier of the Federal Reserve Bank,
of Philadelphia. In addition, the sew
eral committees on Education, Agricul-
ture, State Finance, Thrift and Saw
ings, Federal Reserve System and
Trade Acceptances will present their
reports and the result of the joint
meetings that have been held at New
ark, Seaford and Milford during the
past few weeks. The guests will be
entertained at luncheon by the Will
mington Clearing House Association
with Mr.. John H. Dandy, President of
the Wilmington Clearing House, pre-
siding.
The afternoon meeting to be held i'm
mediately after luncheon will be ad-
dressed by the Hon. George L. Medill,
State Bank Commissioner and Henry
H. Mckee, ESQ.,, of the National Capt.
tai Bank, Washington, D. e.
The Association has been very active
for the past year, and the meeting to-
gether of representatives of the differ
ent banks has proven of great benefit
to all the members. and it is hoped
that as every bank in the State is a
member Of this Association that each
one of them will be represented at this
meeting.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01

On Tuesday evening the Century
Club had another very successful
Community Supper and Sing" In
spite of the stormy night. by half-past
six 1.-THE grille" was we'll filled with
club members and their friends. Mr..
easier, who was to lead the singing,
found it impossible to come, but with
Mr.. Stewart as leader, 1.-THE sing" was
enjoyed just the Same. DR.. Cooper's
address on Mature" delighted the
audience
All club members are urged to be
present at the club meeting Tuesday,
May 4th, for the election of officers.
Chairmen will also give reports Of the
years work. Club dues will be re-
ceived before the meeting, by the
treasurer.
Miss Helen Shallcross, chairman of
cook books, requests that all money for
the books sold be sent her before NAV
Sd, so she may make her report at the
business meeting.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Find oil on Farm

While John Baker, a farmer near
Cypress Bridge, in Appoquinimink
Hundred, was digging his we'll deeper
at his home this week on account of
the bad condition of the drinking water
he was greatly surprised to find an oily
substance flowing through the earth.
He noticed a strong smell of gas and
was forced to abandon his work IN the
we'll owing to the fumes. Upon throw
ing out some of the water later in the
day and letting it settle in bucket for
sometime he found that the colored
water separated from the oily liquid,
which closely resembled heavy machine
oil. Mr.. Baker then applied lighted
match to the contents and was greatly
surprised to find that it was enveloped
in flames.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Heads County Hospital

James W. Foster, who has been su-
perlntendent of the New Castle County
Hospital, for a number of years, was
reelected at meeting of the trustees
Wednesday afternoon. All the other
nominees at the caucus held on Febru-
ary Is. were elected.
The hospital staff will now be as fol.
lows: Superintendent, James w. Fos-
ter; physicians. Dire. P. A. M. Rovitti
and Henry W. briggs; secretary, Ed.
ward L. Clark; attorney, John Lynn;
matron, Mrs. Margaret Beacon; assis-
tant ma:ron. Miss Wadsley; head fe-
male nurse, Miss Elizabeth Moore;
head male nurse, Lewis Racine; engi-
neer, James Gillis; foreman of farm, E.
Crompton; chauffeur, Eugene Burris
watchman, Walter R. Young.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday, May I'd, 1920.
9.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
1890 A. NJ. Regular morning service
with sermon by the pastor, J. W.
Houck. Theme. "Christ Our Leader. I"
7.OOP. M. Christian Endeavor and
song service. Topic: ''How to Show
Sympathy" Matt. 25:34-4O. (Conse-
Grafton Meeting). H. L. Packard,
leader.
7.30P. M. Evening service with SER
mon.
A cordial invitation is extended to
everyone to worship with us.
ST. PAUL's M E CHURCH
1880 A. M. Preaching by the pastor,
Rev. E. H. Derrickson.
200 P. M. Sunday School.
Gas P. M. Epworth League, Miss
Mary Lightcap. leader.
7.3O P. M. Sermon by the pastor.
Everyone is invited to attend these
services.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
{. ( D. Canal Work Hats

Col. J. P. Jervey, U. S. Engineers,
in charge of the work on the improve
ment of the Chesapeake & Delaware
Canal, stated on Friday that execution
of the plans has halted for the time, as
the estimates Of cost exceed the
amounts appropriated by Congress.
Preliminary surveys are in progress
along the canal. The floating plant.
dredge, barges and tug have been put
in good condition; machine and car
penter shop erected at Chesapeake City
and storehouse is to be shortly con-
structed. It is planned to build a house
boat, as quarters for about twenty per-
sons. for the use of field parties work
ing along the waterway.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
10 BUY PURE BREEDS

Through the cooperation of tn
Farmers Trust Co., of Newark, ant
| the National Bank, Of Odessa, County
Agent R. o. Bausman has gone tt
Michigan to buy carload Of pure breo
Holstein heifer calves for the boys
club. .s-..
The carload will consist of thirty
five calves about six months of age and
of the best breeding that can be Sc
cured. They will cost approximately
$l25 to $3.50 per head. Upon their
arrival in Newark an afternoon will be
designated and the calves will be distri-
buted among the members of the club.
Each member of the club is expected to
own his own calf. In all reasonable
cases the Farmers Trust Co. of New
ark, and the National Bank, of Odessa,
will extend the boy credit, making this
phase of the club possible.
Each mem',er agrees to abide by the
regulations of the club. They will be
given timely information by the farm
Bureau relative to care, feeding and
breeding the heifers. At the erd of
each season a show is held where the
boys match their ability in herdsman-
ship. This club will extend over a
period of three years.
The heifers in the present club which
was organized two years ago, have
proven splendid investments for the
members of the club. The girl who
owned the champion heifer at the show
last fall was offered $500 for it following
the show. The calf cost $11O when six
months old. Many of the boys have
been offered three and four times as
much for their heifers as they originally
cost.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, May I'd, 1920.
$50 A. VI. The Brotherhood meet.
ing.
1890 A. NJ. Morning worship with
sermon by Rev. Alfred Smith, of Cam
den, Del.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School in charge
of Martin B. Burris, Supt.
GASP. M. Junior League meeting.
7.3O P. M. Evening worship with
sermon by Rev. Alfred Smith.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.30 o'clock.
The regular meeting of the Woman 8
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
will be held at the home of Mrs. Jesse
L. Shepherd Monday evening, May Sd.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Time TO MAKE ENTRY

Entries that are being received tol
early closing classes at the Delaware
State Fair, indicate that some of the
best horsefesh in the East will line uE
for the races that constitute the i'm.
portant features of the track events OF
the meet, September 6 to 10. Nomlna-
tions close May Is, and "win-race as of
that date govern" The horses are to
be named by July Is. When the horses
are named, one or more additional ones
may be named by a nominator by pay
ing one per cent. on each additional en-
try, and such entries make no further
payment unless they start in a race,
when each additional horse must pay up
the full per cent. to start.
The prizes in the five early closing
classes are as follows: No. l, year old
trot, $500; No. 2, els trot, $1,000: No.
3, 2.12 pace. $1,000; No. 4, 2.2O pace,
81. 900; No. s, 2 "a trot, 81, 600.
National and Union Trottirg g Associa-
ton rules will govern unless otherwise
specified.
The time for entries to close of open
classes has been fixed for Wednesday.
september l. The purses will be for
$500 with $50 entrance fee. The en-
trance money will be added to the purse.
]. Writ Willis is chairman of the Race
and all entries should be
addressed to S. H. Wilson, Jr., Secre-
tary.
There will be plenty of stalls pro-
vided, ready to be occupied, with free
straw, hay and grain supplied at the
grounds at market prices. All consign-
ments are made to Elsmere Junction.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
$4,000 Jobs For Graduates

Thirteen thousand professional open
ings for young men and women with
college training in practically any de-
created by the Centenary expansion Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church 5urlng
the next four years. according to an
nouncement by the Life Service depart
ment of the denomination. Graduates
of technical, and professional schools
are also included in the demand.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
our SURPLUS MILK
Producer. Have Been Struggling
With This Problem
PLAN Is NOT SATISFACTORY

FOR the past few years the milk pro
ducers association have struggled viii
the problem of getting method where
by price could be set on the so-called,
surplus milk that would be satisfactory
to all. During the past year plan has
been evolved whereby this so-called
surplus is figured on the price of butter.
Since the plan was adopted there has
been much "wailing and gnashing of
teeth" on the part of tie producer in
that they felt this would not give them
sufficient price for their product.
It is a we'll known fact that demand
governs, or helps to govern, the price
that butter receives on the market.
Upon questioning the merchants Of the
town, it was estimated that from 80 to
so per cert. Of the producers in this
section bought some form of substitute.
In other words large number of pro-
ducers are deliberately helping COM
petitive industry, and yet complain that
butter price is too low.
Not long ago the following advertise
ment appeared in some of the metro
politan dailies:
Even the dairyman uses Besto Nut.
To small village, within 80 miles of
Milwaukee, right in the heart of Wis
consin's dairy belt, every week we ship
from 5000 to 1000 pounds of Besto-Nut.
That rich milk flavor an appetizlng,
buttery aroma seems to have univer-
sal appeal. They are due to the use of
only full cream milk in churning.
Besto-Nut contains no animal fats
whatsoever.
Again we find that large number of
dairymen who use butter, are using the
cheapest and poorest brands obtainable,
giving no care to the grade of the pro-
duct other then the price.
Let US look the situation squarely in
the face and ask ourselves the question,
how can we as producers expect work
ers, living in the cities, to consume our
product, when we, who produce the pro-
duct consume large quantities Of SUBJ
stitute, and large share of what we
do buy is purchased disregardless of
quality? Isn't it about time for US to
support our business in a more loyal
manner?
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Entertained Minister

Mrs. Rena Davis, of Cecilton, Nd. +.
gave party on Thursday last in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. Richard C. Soaring.
The following guests were present:
Rev. and Mrs. Soaring, Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. W. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. s. Wills
Lusby, Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Ferguson,
Mr.. Robert Ferguson, Mrs. Mary Old
ham. Mrs. Mamie Lusby and Messrs.
Eldridge Lusby and Levin Davis.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, May I'd, 1920.
1890 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
6.45 P. M. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: 'How to Show Sympa-
thy" Matt. 25:34-40. Conservation
meeting.
7.30 P. M. Evening service with
sermon.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at 7.30 o'clock.
All are very cordially invited to at
tend all of these services. A..
The dissolution of the pastoral rela-
ton existing between DR.. Moore and
the Forest Presbyterian Church will
not take effect for several Sundays.
Due notice will be given.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Have Not Secured President

At meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Delaware College trus-
tees, held in the Hotel dupont, Satur-
day means were again discussed for
filling the impending vacancy in the
presidency caused by the resignation OF
DR.. S. C. Mitchell.
The committee anticipates a difficult
task. 1t has been in touch with the Gen
eral Education Board of the Rockefel.
Ter Foundation, but the latter as yet
has been unable to suggest a suitable
man for the post.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01

John C. Abbott has been elected
president of the Georgetown Fire De-
partment and J. G. Green, chief.
A boat line between Wilmington and
Lewes is being considered by number
of business men of the latter town.
New Castle manufacturing plants
have adopted the daylight saving plan
to conform to the city of Wilmington.
The first sea trout of the season made
their appearance at Lewes Monday,
when fishermen brought in q couple of
dozen.
A rare specimen of bald eagle was
killed by Lee Davidson, of New Castle,
who discovered the eagle flying away
with chicken.
Unable to find homes in Wilmington,
the Harlan plant has obtained 100 war
emergency houses at Carney's Point,
and will house number of its work.
men in them.
A new edifice on Market street, to
cost about $500, 900 is being considered
by the Central and First Presbyterian
congregations of Wilmington, which
recently united.
It is reported that former Senator
Frank E. Williams, of Elkton, Md,
editor of the Cecil Wing, will run as an
independent candidate for Congress in
the Eastern Shore district.
At meeting of tomato growers of
Carolina county the proposition Of the
packers to pay $25 ton for tomatoes
was rejected, and growers demand $50
or will not plant the seed.
Mayor Taylor, of Wilmington, has
announced that he is unable to help
those who have been writing him to
find them houses to which they can
move after being elected on official
knowing day." June Is.
The new teachers salary law for
Cecil county, Md, which is second best
in the State, is attracting applicants
for positions for the next school year
. and the board of education will select
the newcomers from the higher educa-
tional qualifications.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Pass Auto Headlight Bill

Representative Danzenbaker' bill re-
stricting the use of glaring headlights
and providing for a certain type of cor
rective lens was called up at the open
ing of the Monday afternoon session in
the Senate. 1t was unanimously passed.
The same Representatives. bill prohibit
ing the use of auto-dealers' tags for
commercial purposes was passed.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
To Visit Old Delaware

The Philadelphia Sons of Delaware
will make their annual spring outing to
Delaware College, at Newark, to-
day, May l. The society numbers be-
tween four and five hundred men in
Philadelphia who have intimate person
al, family and business ties with their
home state.
This will be the third time the society
has visited the college. 1t may be ex-
pected that the home coming of these
Delawareans will be of special interest
to persons in all parts of the state.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Real Estate Sales

In the last few days have bought
from Harry Lightcap and wife their
property in Odessa, for Fletcher E.
Morgan. Sold for Joshua z. Grassland
his house on S. Broad Street, to the
Easton District M. E. Conference, for
the residence Of DR.. W. A. Wise, Dist.
Supt. This is the highest price received
for any residence in the town Of Middle
town. Bought from Julian G. Cleaver
his property in the town of Middletown.
Sold to Julian G. Cleaver my property.
town.
JOHN HELDMYER, JR.,
Real Estate Broker,
Offices. N. Broad St. and w. Main st.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Prospects Of a Bumper Fruit Crop

The prospect for bumper fruit crop
in Delaware was never better than at
the present time and beautiful sight
is presented 1y the peach, apples, plum,
cherry and pear trees. now in full
bloom. The only thing that could now
hurt the crop would be big frost or a
freezing rain. Strawberries, blackber-
ries and raspberries are looking fine.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week >
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

An eight-foot fence is to be bull
around the reservation at Fort duP Pont
to extend nearly four miles.
Harry Altland, Special Agent of tn
Census Bureau. is taking the census o
manufacturing in Cecil County.
The annual ball of the Chesapeake
City Fire Company was held on Frida,
evening, April 30, in Masonic Hall.
The Chautauqua Guarantors, o.
Smyrna, will hold meeting Wednesday
evening next. May 5th, to talk ovel
plans for coming Chautauqua.
Rev. DR.. Thomas J. Lacey, of Brook
lyn. N. Y.,. is making an automobile
tour of Delaware and Maryland, study.
ing the Colonial church foundations.
A meeting of the corn growers in the
vicinity of St. Georges with G.. R.
Snedeker. owner of st. Georges can.
merry, $40 per ton was decided as fair
price.
An entertainment was given by the
second year class of the George Biddle
High School on Friday evening, April
30, in the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Hall, Cecil
ton, Md. at 8 o'clock.
The Sewing Circle, of Summit N. E..
Church. will hold pie social, on We'd
nesday night, May 5th. 1920, in the
Community Room, at Summit Bridge,
Del. Everyone welcome.
Delaware has the distinction over
four States in furnishing at least one
general officer during the World War.
The States who did not furnish gen.
eral officer during the war are Nevada,
Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
Manager Meter, of the Delaware
City baseball team announces the
team will play New Castle Independent
team, to-day, and South Side Eden nine
Of Wilmington on Sunday. Both games
will be played on the Fort DUPONT dia-
mond.
Andrew Beaston. for six years past
postmaster at Chesapeake City, Md,
has resigned on account of impaired
health. His daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Beaston Reed, will have charge until
his successor is appointed after Civil
Service examination.
Pleasant Summit W. C. T. U. will
hold the next meeting at the home of
Mrs. Kate Kane, on Thursday after
noon, May 9th The second of series
Of entertainments will be given and all
members are requested to be present
with a responsive roll call.
Last Friday afternoon the Delaware
City Century Club entertained the
members of the Middletown New Cen
tury Club who furnished the program
for the afternoon which consisted of
lnusic and talk by Miss Louise Nc
Dowell on the Red Cross work in Servia.
Miss Blackstone, Of Philadelphia, also
a Red Cross nurse, told of the good
times the nurses had in Servia.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Dunn-Wallace Wedding

Miss Helen Wallace, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas P. Wallace, of
Odessa, and John William Dunn, of
Salisbury, Md, were married last Sat-
urday afternoon. in Brandywine M. E.
Church, Wilmington, by the Rev. Err
nest Greenfield. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn
left for an extended trip south.
Middletown transcript., 1920-05-01
Clark -Shellender Wedding

Mrs. Amy G. Clark. daughter of Mrs.
Anna Gallagher, of this town, and Mr..
David W. Shellender, of Wilmington,
were quietly married at the home of
the groom's brother, No. I'll Jefferson
street, Wilmington, last Saturday even
ing, at x.30 o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by Rey. Charles H. Hudson.
MIR. and Mrs. Shellender will reside in
Wilmington.