davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pokrok zaÌpadu. [volume] (Omaha, Neb.) 1871-1920, 1920-04-28
91197
MA pRoDEJ

MA pAODEJ - 10 podsyi0rat, segt
ffdnn stafSrh, u ALB KOsfALA, H.,
y Boz ~, south Side. Omnba, keb.
hhvefhseuehL TIL e
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
CHESTERTOWN AND VICINITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Chestertown. Md, Jan 24.-A light
mist began. Thursday morning. to fall
uDon tn soft snow, and as lt fell IL froz
This was shortly followed by rain which
turned the streets and thoroughfares into
seas of slect. IL is ared the thick coat
ing of ice on the trees may inlure the
peach and other fruit buds. and the hard
coating Of ice and snow on the wheat
fields Is not regarded as beneficial Farmers
are having difficulty in moving their
cattle to their feeding places.
States Attorney ). Scott Beck, State
Tax Commissioner William W. Beck.
Clifton l.. Jarrell, William b. Willis,
and James G. Beck attended tho annual
banquet OF the Eastern Shore Society
at the Hotel Rennert, Baltimore, Thurs
day night.
Substitute R. P. o. Clerk Roscoe Whar-
ton OF the Philadelphia terminal, is max
ing the run on the Massey and Chester
town line, this week, IN place of regular
Clerk fordf who IS enjoying week 5
vacation.
The question Of desirable homes to
rent is becoming a serious one IN Chester
town, and several Of the prominent con-
tractors who own desirable building lots
are contemplating the erection OF a mum
Der 0f bungalows in the spring, To relieve
the congestion. There has been an appre
clable advance in rents here. but the
people are willing to pay the price for
modern homes. But a strange thing
IN connection with tho apparent conges-
ton in the homes Of the town is that the
census just about completed shows a
decided decrease in the towns popula-
tlon. This is due to the fact that the
average number of people to the family
has decreased from hvc to three. and this
decrease Is largely among the coIored
population. The entire population OF
according to the census
takers, will scarcely exceed 200, as
against 2,974 in 1910.
The plan OF providing hot lunches for
those pupils of the Chestertown ele-
mentary school who remain in the build
ing during the noon hour was put into
operation last week, and proved success
full
Miss Mary Rouse has resigned as
teacher in kennedvville school to take
effect February |.
Mrs. Mamie Sheppard of Ashville.
n. c., is visiting her father, Colonel
w Ililam j. Nannort, in Chestertowr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
ROAD DELEGATIONS
HAVE PUBLIC HEARING
Large Gathering at Milton to Ex-
press Views TO State Highway
Commission.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Georgetown, Jan. 24.-Called for the
purpose Of expressing their views az to the
feasibility Of the two routes proposed by
the State Highway Department as a part
Of their road building program for 1920,
more than three hundred enthusiastic
farmers and good roads advocates as
semkied in the William II. Fox Theatre,
a. Milton, Thuesday afternoon. Delega.-
tions representing Milford and Prime Hook
Neck advocated the line that has been
surveyed from Milford across Waples'
Mill, Brick Granary, Drawbridge, Red
Mill into Lewes and Rehob0th; while
the citizens Of Milton advocated the line
passing Just out of the town by way Of
Harbeson to connect the Georgetown
Lcwes Highway which is to be construct
ed this year.
The delegations from the northern
section Of the county endeavored TO show
that II the route was adopted which passes
through their section that IL would bene-
Fl more people since it would pass through
the greatest agricultural community in
the country. Residents ~ Milton argue
that if the Inc was adapted that the town
would be thrown more than three miles
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
FREEDOM PARTY.
,eciaI Correspondence Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
MarshaIlton, Jan 25 AN enjoyable
surprise party was rendered Edward X.
Mullin Of Marshallton, at his home on
Thursday evening, in honor OF his 2lst
birthday anniversary Returning from q
call III the early evening, the young man
found the house well filed with his young
friends.
The Marshallton orchestra, Of which
Mr.. Mullin is member, was present and
rendered delightful music. Dancing was
indulged in and at late hour delicious
refreshments were served in the prettily-
decorated diningroom. A number Of beau
tiful gifts were sbowered on Mr.. Mullln.
Among those present were Edward
Mullin, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mulln,
William Mullin, MIR and Mrs. William
Guest, MIR and Mrs Irwin Eastburn, Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Simpson. Mr.. and
Mrs Fouk, Mr.. and Mrs. Lauren Wivei,
Misses Edith Sharp, Marian Armstrong,
Lillian Esterling, Elizabeth, Helen and
Elverda Dickey, Alma Holton, A. and l..
Williams, Elma Barlow, Helen Michael,
Lillian Gaugh, Nessrs. Thomas Collision,
Lewis Mibourn, Edward Williams, Lewis
Crouch, Frank Swartz, Herbert Thornet,
Paul Pyle, Harvey Clouser, Norman
Groves, Joseph Hopkins, John t'inan,
Charles Van Fossen, Benjamin Dickey,
Mr.. Kendall little Miss Wivel and
Masters Wivel, William Eastburn and
Oin Simpson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
BAD BRONCHIAL COUGH
FOR So YEARS
Mrs. Bice Finally Stopped it,
Without Changing Climate.

Il had bronchitis for SO years When
l was years old | had whooping cough
and 1t left me III an awful state took
hundreds OF dollars worth of medicine
all night and cough and chose until my
eyes nearly burst out of their sockets /
could not afford to change climate
Finally my husband urged me to try
Milks Emulsion. saying if 1t didn't help
me | could get my money back. / tried is
and have continued its use until now my
bronchial tubes are free and clear and I can
breathe with ease. When YOU think that
had this dreaded disease all my life YOU can
see why want everybody to try NIiIks
Emulsion Mrs Anna Bice, 1851 Wendall
street Columbus. Ohio
Sprays and gargles and local remedies do
not touch cough of this kind The sys-
tenn must be built up To throw il of
M1lks Emulsion cleanses the stomach and
bowels OF all Impurities. restoring healthy
ma atural bowel action and doing away with
all need OF pills and ply sizes. Il correctS the
digestive organs and improves the apDe-
tite Thus it helps nature TO build up the
blood and tissue and To strengthen the
throat stomach and bowels As a builder of
flesh and strength, Milks Emulsion is
strongly recommended 20 those whom sick
ness has weakened. and Is "A powerful aid in
resisting and repairing the effects of vast
constipation arc promptly reiieNed-usu-
ally in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion nadc. and
50 palatabie that il Is eaten with a spoon
like ice cream.
No matter how severe your case YOU ara
urged to try Milks Emulsion under this
uarantee--fakc six bottles home with
you. usa II according To directions and IL
not satisfied with the results. your money
viii bc promptly refunded. Price 6Oc and
81 20 per bottle. The Alilks Emulsion Co
Terre Hauto, Ind, Sold by druggists every
where.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
NEWS OF A DAY
/ DOWN THE STATE
Forest of Tall Cedars of Lebanon
to be Instituted at Milford,
Next Week.
SOME SUSSEX WEDDINGS
Actively Preparing for Paving
Laurel Streets and Installing
General Sewer System.

Sykecial Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel. Jan. 24-After being delayed
for months, preparations are being made
for improving the streets of this town.
AZ special conference of Mayor Harry
X Fooks. and the Town Council with
Engineer Hatton of Wilmington, regard
ing the preparations of specifications for
the proposed street improvements, IT
ws,s decided that Engineer 'Hatton, who
alreadv has surveyed the town, shall
prepare specifications for the grading,
cufbing, paving, and sewerage construc-
ticn for the full length of Market, West,
Siyth and Pine streets. Engineer Hat
toni is expected to present these specifca
tiolls early next month, so that they may
be submitted to bidders, and, if possible
to get the work started early next spring
While nothing definite has been de
cided upon regarding the pavement of
streets, and IL cannot be decided until
the engineer submits the specifications,
due to the amount of the sewer work
that Will be necessary as the town Is
planning for a permanent pavement, II
s thought the streets mentioned will be
paved from curb TO curb.
The bonds for these improvements,
which were authorized st n special cleo
tion about year ago, are In readiness
for market and 1t is thought they will
he disposed of within "a short time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Elkton, Md, Jan. 24.--Joseph Mack,
of Port Deposit was fined S. with costs,
by Justice Scotten. yesterday charged with
permitting his children TO remain away
from school.
A three-dav Farmer Institute held at
the Cecil County Agricultural High
School, under the auspices of the State
College. came to close this afternoon.
A sneak thief entered the cigar store
of George Furguson. at Colora and stole
his pocketbook, containing S75.
The Women's Missionary Society of
Rock and Zion Presbyterian Churches
has elected Mrs Mearns Moore, president: !:
Mrs Howard England, vice-president;
Mrs. c. 7. Morris, secretary; Mrs. Charles
Morris. treasurer.
Cecil Il. Ewing editor of the Rising
Sun Journal has closed his home in Rising
Sun and moved to Baltimore for the
winter.
Mrs Walter T.. Patton, of Rising Sun
has sold her 40-acre farm near Liberty
Grove TO VI. G. Wilson, of Colora, for
ST 900
Burglars forced an entrance into the
home Of Charles f. Moore, nj Colora. last
night, and after ransacking the house from
celar to garret. secured n pocketbook
containing about SIS.
Edward " Taylor and Samuel j.
KEYS of Elkton fell on an icy pavement
yesterday, sustaining painful injuries
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
VICTIMS OF ICE TRAPS.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel. Jan. 24-Rev George W
Bowman Of this town will occupy the pull
pit in Centenary Nj. f. Church. tomorrow.
and deliver the sermon at morning and
evening services. The pastor, Rev. Frank
I. Carpenter, who was painfully injured
by falling on an icy pavement the first of
the week. is much improved but is not
yet able tp attend to his pastoral duties.
Curtis Davidson, fiagman at the West
street Railroad crossing, was painfully
injured, Thursday morning, while on his
way to his station, by falling. No bones
were broken. but his muscles and leaders
were bruised and wrenched.
Noah Cooper, well known lunlter
dealer and manufacturer, fell, yesterday,
and seriously injured one of his hips.
F. George Moore of Bethel suffered
painful injuries by Slipping and falling.
Yesterday Miss Hitch, well known florist
who lived between Laurel and Hebron
fell at her home, breaking her neck, and
diving instantly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
REHOBOTH BEACH.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Rehoboth Beach, Jan 24-DecideC
winter weather now prevails, with skating
on the lskes Wednesday night and
Thursday q snow fell, followed by sIeet
and rain
The village is IN a very good condition
healthfully. no sickness except ? few slight
colds. Mumps We're around a few weeks
ago, but have disappeared
Services were held Tuesday evening in
the Coleman Clergy House by Rev 5. d.
Van Loan of Georgetown.
The town has been very CAV and in
ieresting this winter with numerous
weekly dinner parties end dancing almost
nightly.
There is good sport shooting ducks in
the surf, and hundreds of crabs are
washed from the ocean, very fat and good
eating.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Salin gre visiting
at Ridley Park. Pa, this week
William II. Tappan is III Wilmington
this week
William Al Horn IS visiting Wilmington
Philadelphia and Washington this week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City. Jan. 24.-The ice storm
OF Yesterday WAS more severe than for
many years. Street and roads are sheets
Of ice.
John NJ Craig, aged "A years, died,
Thursday al his horne on Fifth street
after an illness Of two weeks Funeral
services will be held at his late residence.
Sunday afternoon at O clock
The regular services will be held i'm the
Presbyterian Church tomorrow, Rev.
Robert Claiborne Pitzer, pastor in charge.
Mrs. w. Steele, a former resident Of
this place, died at the home of her daughter
in Salisbury, Md, this week
The weekly meeting of the Delaware
City Century Club was held yesterday
afternoon, Mrs Ina j. Perkins, director
of Child Welfare for the Reconstruction
Commission of Delaware gave talk on
that subject. Miss Dorothy Metzger
sang a solo. During the social hour tea
was served.
Charles Heal OF the Z. s. Engineer
tug Philadelphia is spending the weekend
here with his parents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24

away from the road and that il would not
serve az maDy people since the town o'
Milton alone has q population ~ moro
than 1000.
-Four members u the sfate Highway
Commission General r. Coleman du
Ponf, Governor John g.. JoUnsend,
Walter o. Hoaccker and Joseph ". Hob
land-were present and listened ~ tbf
discussions, Governor T0wnDend acting
~ chairman Of the meeting.
Those who spoke N favor ~ tire route
going by Milton out ~ Harfrz@on were
William ~. Welch, Delaware oens,is
enlmerator, State Senator James e.
Palmer, Comptroller J. 9. LAnk, Capt
George Mcgee, DR.. Robert HopkiDs,
Thomas Douglass and Andrew Bryan.
Those speaking i'm favor Of the route
across Waplea Mill and Draybridge
into Iewes we're Colonel Robert g. Hous-
ton, the lawyer-c politician, CecTge-
town, Former Secretary of State Georgc
II. Haii, Milford; State Insurance Com
missioner Thomas X. Wilson Of near
Milford.
General r. &. du Pont expressed his
desire To please the people and stated that
it was the aim ~ the commission 10 con
sider the lines that have been run from
every angle and settle on the one which 10
their opinion would be- the most beneficial
10 the most people.
Decision IN the matter viii be given by
the Commission at later date
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Seaford, Jan. 24.-Miss Anna Phillips,
daughter of Magistrate and Mrs james
X Phillips entertained last evening, the
freshmen class of Seaford High School.
Of which she is member. The evening
was spent in games and cards, after which
a collation. was served.
Those present We're. Misses Elizabeth
Hurley Martinez Warren, Grace Coul-
bourn, Grace Hammond, Martha Harring-
ton, Margaret Moore, sigma Coulbourn
Virginia Harrington, Mary Lowe, Helen
Tubbs, Evelin Giles, Eunice Craft,
Madeline Lord, Lenore Martin, Lola
Griffith, Anna Phillips, Messrs. Branch
Moore, Thomas Donoho, James Ross,
Herbert Hank, Morrison Darbie, Howard
Purse, Leslie Wright, Conwell Shipley,
Herman Morgan, James Benton, Leon
Workman, Harlan Purse, William Moore,
Walter McNeilly, Thomas Moore, Paul
Bowden
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
NEWS OF MILFORD.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Milford Jan. 24.-Mr and Mrs.
Charles Trice are on visit to relatives
in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Mr. Howard lsaacs of Wilmington and
Miss Margaret lsaacs Of Fayetteville,
y. G, arc guests of their parents Mr.. and
Mrs David lsaacs.
Miss Mildred Griffith Of Rohoboth
Beach is a wcek-ond guest of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Phillips Griffith, near town.
Mrs Roland Walls and children are
on a visit 10 MIR and Mrs. Walls at
Shawnee, for the Weekend.
MIR and Mrs. George Carpenter Of
FELTON, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs Car
penter of near Lincoln City.
Lester and David Hudson of Will
mington are visiting their parents Mr..
and Mrs Howard Hudson, IN Frederica.
Mrs. Elmer b. Sapp has gone to Phila-
delphia for short visit.
Mrs. Anna Walcct has gone to Florida.
where she will spend the remainder of
the winter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
STATE CAPITAL NOTES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover Jan. p Dover in common
with other cities and towns. was visited
yesterday with an unusual display oi
sleet on sidewalks and in the public roads.
so much so, that travel by foot was almost
impossible for human being. Many
persons had severe falls
NJ Hayes Wilson and James Wise, two
of Dover's prominent young bushes
men had slight operations performed at
the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia,
yesterday.
Heads Of the plant and traffic depart
ment Of the Diamond State Telephone Co.
held Safety First and First Aid dem
onstration last evening. in Odd Fellows
Temple 10 their employees throughout the
State. showing motion pictures of first
aid and safety first in action. Messrs
Iper. HosfeId. Barnes. Dudwald and
Bailey OF Philadelphia and Messrs Hart
man and Mattiford Of Wilmington were
present
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24

MIDDLETOWN WOMEN'S CLUB.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Middletown, Jan. 2i--Dr. Richard r.
Spahr gave a talk before the New-Century
Club, Tuesday afternoon, on his ex-
periences rs commander OF an ambulance
corps in Europe during the war. Dr.
Spahr was in the Toule section, rs well
rs III the Argonne.
Mrs. Ethel B. Staniar of Wilmington
talked of the plans for organizing a
Motor Corps Service in Middetown.
Mrs. Henry Ridgely of Dover will
speak next Tuesday on 'The RESPONSE
bility OF Women, Yesterday and Today"
Mrs. Lester Naylor is chairman for that
day.
The meeting on January 27 will be
reciprocity visit from the Smyrna Club.
The visiting club will present minstrel
show. The meeting will be held in the
evening instead of the afternoon. rs re-
quested by the Smyrna club
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
WEDDING AT BLADES.
Special Correspondence Of Every Eyenini

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Seaford, Jan. 24-Miss Belle Toomey
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Toomey
and Harry Morgan, son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Morgan, both Of Blades. were
married last night at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs Wallace Fleetwood friend Of the
bride and groom, by Rev j. " ard Mills
The young couple endeavored to keep
the wedding secret, but their relatives
and friends found It out and gave them a
royal send off Following reception they
left for wedding tour after which they
will reside ia Blades
Miss Mary Taylor daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. A. G. Taylor Of Blades, and
Fred Merk, of Darby, Pa, we're married
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
MlDDLETOWN.
Correspondence az EHnry Eynnlng

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Middletown, Jan. 24-Mrs Mary
Bogensheitz died at her home in Odessa
last week, aged 9s years.
The body of Mrs Hannah J Lonand
widow of William II Loiland Of Whining
ton, who lived in this neighborhood for u
number Of years, was brought here on
Tuesday for burial in Forest cemetery,
beside the bodies of her husband and son,
Stephen Lofand
\ dinner was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Samuel r. Green in honor of the
marriage Of their son, Samuel, and Miss
MARY W Marvel. which took place in
Dover on Thursday of last week
Nh and Mrs. Morris Collins gave a
birthday dinner in honor Of the Goth
birthday anniversary Of their father, John
L. Collins.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
ROADS COATED WITH ICE.

special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Georgetown, Jan. 24.-Lower Delaware
yesterday ard today experienced the worst
sleet storm within the past twenty years,
and the second severe one within the past
ten wears. A light fall of rain started YES
terday morning and continued through
out the day. and as fast as it descended it
froze, covering the streets and pavements
with coating of ice which gave rcsem-
blance OF aifrozen body of water
Al sections of the county seems 10 be
covered with the sleet, fields, woods and
roads Traffic for the past twelve hours
has been demoralized since the roads are
IN such condition that II is almost possible
for automobiles to travel let alone teams.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24

in that city, January 4, according to news
received here by Tho brides parents.
They will reside in Darby.
News has been received horo Of the
marriage of Lloyd Woolsey Williams, son
Of DIR. and Mrs. Frank Is. Williams of this
town, and Miss Addic May Emerson,
daughter of William H. Emerson, Of
Media, Pa, last Wednesday. Tho CORE
mony took place at Media and was per-
formed by Rov. Samson McAdams. Tho
couple were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Burlow, Of Swarthmore, Pa. Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams will reside at Media, whore
the groom is employed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
BURIAL OF CAPT. HOSSINGER.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newark, Jan. 24.-~Thc funeral Of
Captain Joseph H. Hossinger former
mayor of Newark was held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon from his late residence on
West Main street The deceased had q
large circle of friends throughout the State
and the services were largely attended.
They were in charge of the Rev. William
j. Rowan, pastor of the Newark Presby-
terian Church.
The pallbearers were, Herman r. Ty-
son, William II. Barton, John Jex, Victor
G. Willis, James A. Mckelvey all Of
Newark and Allen Oliver of Raleigh, n.
G. Interment was made in Head OF
Christiana cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
TALL CEDARS AT MILFORD.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Milford. Jan "Wednesday even
ing next a Forest Of Tall Cedars of Leban-
on will be organized here, with about one
hundred and fifty charter members.
This Forest will be tho second in the
State, the Brandywine Forest of Whining
ton being the other. The degree work
will be conferred on the new members by
the BrandyWine Forest
A special train has been chartered to
bring the visitors to Milford for that oc-
casion They number about 200 and will
be accompanied bv band The local
body will be known as Evergreen Forest.
No. 40 Tall Cedars OF Lebanon. The
ceremonies will be held in the Armory hall
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
ST. GEORGES.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
St Georges, Jan. 24-The funeral Of
Montgomery J. Gray will take place from
his late residence in St Georges. this
afternoon nj o'clock Interment in st.
George. cemetery. Mr.. Gray was IN
the 10th year of his age
Rev George A. Cooke OF Wilmington
has been assisting IN the revival services
at the Methodist Episcopal Church here.
Mrs. Catherine Wright, who has been
suffering with n broken arm, is improving
Mrs Wright fell onthc ice three weeks ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24

arrival Of nice baby girl at their home
on Front street, Thursday evening,
William Merrick. who was in service in
France with the 59th Delaware Pioneer
Regiment, left this week for Pittsburg,
Pa, where he has secured position.
Captain Charles i. Rogers, Of the
u. s. Navy, is, spending several days
with his wife Mt the home Of her mother,
Mrs. Frank Allen, in West Senford
o. ID. Rhea, In confined TO his room by
illness. Mr.. Rbcais daughter, Kosena,
also is quite ILL
The ladies' of the Sorosis were enter
tanned Thursday afternoon, by Mrs. J.
Harry Miller, at her home, nt High and
Conwell streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-24
CHURCHES TRIBUTE FOR A.E.p.
Roosevelt Society Plans Them for Wash
lngt0n and Long Island.

Ncw York, Jan. PA movement for
tho erection of two churches is q tribute
To the mon who served IN the A. II. II.
hns been announced here Ono of tho
churches wiz be erected on Long Island
and one in Washington. They will be
called tho Roosevelt Church.
The Rev. Edgar Lawrence Hunt. until
recently pastor Of tho Observation-Disclosures
al Church Mt Forest Hills. ". r., and a
close friend Of the late Theodore Rooaev Oh
viii have charge Of the campaign for
funds.
The movement is wholly under tho
Roosevelt Monument Society.