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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-21

We recently received our spring
assortments of these popular un-'
dergarments for stout women.
You will marvel at the comfort
of these garments, but they are
made by a firm who make only
garments of comfort for stout
women,
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

GUNNER calls to fair women, in all
y the shops, to make ready for 1t.
No matter what the weather man may
do now the millinery shops are con-
vincing-they are full of summery
things for morning, afternoon and
night, and in so great a variety OF
shapes and sizes that every face ana
every individual will find something
to suit exactly. There is a great deal
of lisere straw in the displays, much
"toile ciree" "a millinery oilcloth),
satin, taffeta, gay silks, shot tafreta,
net, and chantilly lace. The list OF
materials used includes about every
thing we have known in millinery here
tofore, and few novelties-like hair
net cloth. A good many flowers, a
great deal Of embroidery in raffia and
silk, and an altogether colorful display
make up the general impression one
brings away from tour of the shops
It goes without saying almost that
there are many pretty all-black hats
among the gayer ones. Hair braid
malines and lace help out in making
them airy. and in a great many OF
them malines or lace falls over the
brim edge, like short veil, just cover
ing the eyes, or makes soft border
as in the hat of lisere and malines
shown at the left of the group above
Malines wells the whole shape in this
hat, and very narrow ribbon of "toilt
ciree" is applied to it, held in place
with fancy stitching of embrofder!
silk. Handwork, embroidery and al
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
NOTICE TO TAxPAYER rs
Appoauinimink Hundred

The taxable residents Of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all psrsons liable to
nav tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the county and school Taxes
for the year 1919 are now due. and
the undersigned Tax Collector for said
Hundred. will be
At THE OFFICE OF D. B. MALoNEY,
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY.
During APRIL, 1920.
From 2 P. NJ. until evening
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TAXPAYERS
A rebate of 8 per cent. will be allow
ed on all school taxes paid not later
than August 10th, 1919. After that
late there will be no rebate whatever.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
bv sending written communication On.
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
aovrRNrNo rHx COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
xRw CASTLE COUNTY
Section 3+That on al taxes paid before
the first day OF October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On oil
taxes paid before the first day OF Decem-
her there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On oil taxes paid during the
mon tn Of December there shall be no
abat ement whatever. And on all taxes
amp aid on the first day Of January there
.hs Il be added one-half of one per centnm
10 month until the asme shall ha paid.
JOSEPH c. HUTCHINSON.
Collector of Taxes for Appoquinimink
Hundred
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A coming widow casts
her shadow before.
PROVED BY HAMMER STROKE
Human Character Frequently Welded
Under Blows, Much as Workmen
Weld the Iron.
(TO BE CONTINUED)

There are metals which Improve IN
quality all the time you stamp ana
hammer them. Just the same Is true
Of a man, if he have the true heat IN
him. and makes himself master OF the
circumstances, instead Of slave. Pre-
cisely as you may have seen different
strands of iron wire brought together
in a "bloom," heated red. and struck
and struck under a trip hammer till
they are made one, so all the different
experiences of human life arc fused
and welded in the process Of the forma-
ton of character. A mans habits, his
methods of reasoning, his Imagination
and memory, his faith, his hope, his
love-are blended together in his char
acter. And the hammering becomes no
unimportant part Of the process. Ger
tain traits there are which show them
selves all through the pounding. Thus,
all the hammering Of an eternity would
not make iron into gold. But very
little hammering will make pig-iron
into wrought iron, If you give 1t heat
enough; and so hammered, it will bear
very different strain.-E. E. Hale.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Red Lion Hundred

The taxable residents of Red Lion
Hundred. and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred are hereby notified
that the County and School Taxes for
the wear 1919 are now due, and the
undersigned Tax Collector for said
Hundred, will be at
AT HOME AT ST. GEORGES
Every Week Day
DURING APRIL, 1920
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TAX-PAY ERS
A rebate of per cent. will be allow
Cd on all school taxes paid not later
than August 10th, 1919. After that
date there will be no rebate whatever.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
Extract from the Laws Of Delaware,
Governing the Collection of Taxes OF
New Castle County. Section 3. Chapter
80. Volume 81, Laws of Delaware. as
Amended.
SEC 3-That on all county taxes paid
before the first day Of October there
shall he an abatement of i've per
centum. On all taxes paid before the
first day of December there shall be an
abatement of three per centum. On
all taxes paid during the month OF
December there shall be no abatement
whatever. And on all taxes unpaid on
the first day of January there shall oe
added one-half per centum per month
until the same shall be paid
j.. STUckERT
Collector for Red Lion Hundred
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NoTlCETo TAXPAYERS
Pencader Hundred

The taxable residents of Pencader
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said hundred, are hereby notified
that the County and School taxes for
the year 1919 are now due, and the
undersigned Tax Collector for said
Hundred will be
AT HOME AT IRON HILL, MD.
Every Week Day
DURING APRIL, 1920
NOTICE 10 SCHOOL TAXPAYERS
A rebate Of per cent. viii! be allow
ed on all school taxes paid not later
than August 10th, 1919. After that
date there will be no rebate whatever.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
governing the collection of Taxes of
New Castle County, Section 3, Chapter
80, Volume Il, Laws of Delaware, as
amended.
SEC 3-That on all county taxes paid
before the first day of October there
shall be an abatement of five per cent
um. On all taxes paid before the first
day of December there shall be an abate-
ment of three per centum. On all taxes
paid during the month of December
there shall be no abatement what
ever, And on all taxes unpaid on the
first day of January there shall be added
one half of one per centum per month
until the same shall be paid.
EDWARD O. WALTON
Collector of Taxes for Pencader Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

two lengths presented, those that are
long and others that are three-quarter
length, like the coats pictured. Among
the long models, none are better look
ing than coats of duvetyn in gray
or tan, with striped taffeta cuffs and
collars, in the color Of the coat and
white. or another color. These long
models usually have big collars and
deep cuffs. Some of them are made
with a skirt gathered on to a plain
body having long and occasionally m-
even waist lines.
The two coats pictured are among
the most practical and graceful that
have been displayed for spring. Each
presents q modification Of the Raglan
sleeve and is furnished with collar
that will provide warmth when it is
needed. They are simply designed and
without trimming-the sort Of coats
that will give much service.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

TN THE greater part of our country
i spring comes late and departs early
to give place to summer; 1t is brief
interval, between the two seasons Tor
which we must buy our clothes. Few
women buy more than hat and
coat for this particular period; and
the coat is expected to make itself
useful all summer, at least. One-piece
dresses prove so useful to women gen.
orally that they have become as I'M
portant as suits, which they replace
q good part Of the time. With the
aid Of a thanksgiving spring coat
they do all that a suit can do, and
q little more on those raw days In
March and April when there Is little
promise Of warm weather in the air,
so the spring coat may easily tide one
over from winter to summer without
any other addition to the wardrobe.
In the new models in coats there are
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Of
blackbird Hundred

The taxable residents OF Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred. are hereby notified
that the county and school Taxes for the
wear 1919 are now due. and the under
signed Tax Collector tor said Hundred.
will be
AT FLEMlNG's LANDING,
SATURDAY, APRIL Path, 1920,
From to P. M.
AT BLAcKBIRD.
MONDAY, APRIL 26th, 1920,
From l to 4 P. NJ.
RESIDENCE OF JOHN WALTON
FRIDAY, APRIL 3Oth, 1920,
From l to4PM
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TAXPAYERS
A rebate of 8 per cent. will be allow
ed on all school taxes paid not later
than August 10th, 1919. After that
date there will be no rebate whatever.
lax bills can be obtained by making
personal application 60 the Collector, or
Nv sending written communication en-
c!Uring stamps.
GOVERNING TIE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section S-That on all County taxes
paidbefore the day of October there shall
b an abatement Of five per centum. On all
saxes paid before the first day Of Decem-
ber there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month of Decem Der there shall be no
Abatement whatever. And on all taxes
rapaid on the irst day of January there
hail be added one-half of oneper centum
ner month until the came shall be paid.
JOHN BETH,
Collector of Taxes for Blackbird Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
"Forqet It, Antoine!"

sir. It was a great shock. And he
had looked forward for years to
quiet life abroad"
Antoine's speech was that of
well-trained English upper servant,
and 1 imagined that in his youth he
had taken some English butler as his
model. He used to pretend that he
knew French very imperfectly. and
was surprised when he now addressed
me quite fluently in that language.
"You have been with the armies OF
dear France" he remarked. "The
war is very dreadful. My parents
were of verdun; it grieves me to
know of the suffering in the land Of
my people"
AS replied sympathetically In
French 1 saw Flynn straighten HIM
self at the wheel with an impatient
fling Of his head. Antoine Indicated
him with a contemptuous nod: Mar
ried Elsie, the German woman who
worked in the linen-rOom at the
| Tyrinsham! This had caused some
trouble, and there is a pantry girl,
Gretchen, who was i'll for a. long time
before the master left, and he sent
her here for the country air. She is
a little devil with her dear Father
land"
l laughed at the old fellows gray
ity and earnestness. That the wal
should be making itself felt on the
quiet acres at Barton-On-the-Sound
was absurd.
was pondering the recrudescence
Of race hatreds due to the upheava
in Europe when he startled me by 8
statement uttered close t. my ear
"There have been inquiries for thu
widow: these have caused me mucf
anxiety. 1t seems that there are per
sons anxious to see her. There hav'
been inquiries, one-two-thre'
times"
Probably some of her American
friends anxious to pay their respects
. or some Of the neighbors making call
Of courtesy" suggested.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
"A FOREIGN GENTLEMAN"

Synopsis.-Richard Searles, sue
cessful American playwright. con-
fides to his friend, Bob Singleton.
the fact that, inspired by the
genius Of a young actress whom.
he had seen in London, he has
written a play. Lady Larkspur."
solely with the thought that she
should interpret the leading char
acter. This girl. Violet Dewing,
has disappeared and Searles re.
fuses to allow the play to be pro-
duced with anyone else In the part.
Singleton has just returned I'm
valided) from France. where ha
had been serving in the aviation
corps. His uncle, Raymond Bash
ford. a wealthy man. had contract
ed a marriage a short time before
his death, while on visit to Japan.
He left Singleton a comparatively
small amount Of money and the
privilege of residence in the ga
rage" Of his summer home, Bar
ton-on-the-Sound,C Connecticut. Mrs.
Bashford is believed to be travel
ing in the Orient
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Hackett's Cape Cure
IT'S A POWD DER

IT'S A POWDER
The Chicks Inhale the Dust. Goes
Right to the Spot. Kills the Worm
as we'll as the Germ.
The whole brood treated at once-in
five minutes. Saves time-saves trou-
ble-saves the chicks.
Makes Poultry Raising Both Profitable
and Pleasant
Your money returned if not satisfied.
It is almost infallible. Ask your mer-
chant to keep it.
Hackett's Cape Cure, 40c, postpaid.
Hackett's Louse Powder. 4Oc, postpaid.
Also guaranteed-rids your poultry
of vermin. Money order, currency or
stamps received. Address
HACKETT'S CAPE CURE co,
Dept. S. Hiiisboro. NO.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Ribbon Lamp Shades.

One nearly always has pieces Of RIB
bon left from fancy work and they
can be made into most attractive little
shades for bedroom lights. We all
like to change the color scheme Of a
room or to brighten it bit with
touch of new color, and lamp or can
die shade is just the touch needed.
Get an oval frame and shir around 1t
enough ribbon to make it full and
fluffy looking. If Jour ribbon is mar
row, two widths may be sewn tOgeth-
er and in this way you can use odd
bits that you happen to have.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

kinds of stitchery are featured in the
styles.
The soft hat Of brocade and satin at
the center employs plain satin for the
up-turned brim, which Is bordered by
a narrow ribbon with metallic edges.
The ornament on the crown and the
tassel are made Of the same ribbon.
and there is bag to match the crown
There are many swathed shapes in
turbans and some in small hats. One
of the latter in cloth of silver shot
with q color, appears in the lovely
dress hat at the right. A silk and
metallic flower is posed at the right
side
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

off the depression occaSi0ned by my
enforced retirement from the great
struggle overseas. had done under
e. French flag all that 1t was posi-
bic for me to do; and there was some
consolation In the fact that by reason
Of my two years on the battle-line !
was Just so much ahead Of the friendS
I met in New York who were answer
ing the call to the colors and nao
their experience Of war before them'
The tranquil LIE that had been recon-
mended by the doctors was not only
possible at Barton, but 1t was tne
only life that could be lived tnere'
My leisure I meant to employ IN begin
ming a novel that had been teasing me
ever since sailed for home.
OF my uncle Bash I had only :he
happiest and most grateful memories
Quite naturally 1t had occurred to me
at times, and my friends had en-
couraged the idea, that my uncle
, would die some day and leave me MS
money. There was no particular
reason why he should do so. as ne nao
never manifested any unusual aHec'
ton for me and l had certainly never
done anything for him.
| Antoine was at the Barton station
with the touring-car Uncle Bash had
bought to establish communication
with the village. Flynn, the big Irish
man who had been the dOOrman at the
Tyringham for years and retired be
cause of rheumatism acquired IRON
long exposure to the elements at the
hostelry's portals, was at the wheel.
Antoine greeted me with that air Of
lofty condescension tempered with
sincere kindness that had made hin
prince among head-waiters. AS
shook hands with him his lips quiveret
and tears came to his eyes.
I bade Antoine join me in the bacl
seat that he might the more easil!
bring me up to date as to affairs OF
the estate.
1T must be a little slow up her
after the years you lived in town,
. 1 suggested, "but Of course you're al
old friends"
"Well, yes; all friends" he acqul
esced, but with so little enthusiasm
that looked at him quickly. He pre-
! tended to be absorbed in the fyin
, landscape at the moment. Flynn.
noticed, was giving ear to our cor
| ,,orco tior from tho wheel
1T was sad, very sad, Mr.. Basf
! ford passing away so far from home
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Etons Bring Sashes.

The Eton jacket suits, aside from
the fact that they are always charm
ing for young women, are especially
fascinating this season because OF the
many lovely sashes that are designed
to accompany them. The sash may be
of self-fabric, with gayly embroidered
ends, or it may be Of plaid or plain
bright -colored silk. Black satin sashes
are very smart with ends embroidered
In metal thread and often finished with
metal ball fringe. Suit makers are
finishing many Of their smartest mod
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Address
MARTIN B. BURRIS.
Attorney-at-Law.
Middletown, Delaware.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. SCHWAT-
KA. Deceased. Notice is hereby given
that Letters of Administration upon the
Estate of William F. Schwatka late OF
Appoquinimink Hundred. deceased.
were duly granted unto William II.
Scott on the Eleventh day of March A.
d., 1920 and all persons indebted to the
said deceased are requested to make
payment to the Administrator without
delay, and all persons having demands
against the deceased are required to
exhibit and present the same duly pro-
bated to the said Administrator on or
before the Eleventh day of March A.
D., 1921, or abide by the law in this
behalf.
WILLIAM H. SCOTT,
Administrator.
Address
Townsend,
Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

els by attaching tiny French bouquet
or a single flower-artificial, of course
to the lapel. Suit coat sleeves are
generally three-quarter length and the
blouses that are worn underneath
them are more often than not equipped
with sleeves that reach about halfway
between shoulder and elbow.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Sophistication,

Bernice had some of her little
friends in for luncheon the other day
and among other things she had olives.
She offered them to Efie, who said
she did not like them. whereupon
Bernice replied in superior fashion: :
"Oh, didn't like 'em myself at first,
but you must accumulate a taste for
them"
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Needles of Ancient Days.

The needles that have come down
to us from ancient Egypt are very
coarse, but it is certain that finer
needles must have been made to make
the delicate embroidery produced by
those people. Judging by the descrip-
tions of embroidery in Homer, the
Greeks also must have had very fine
needles.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Address
MARTIN B. BURRIS,
Attorney-at-Law,
Middletowll, Delaware.

ESTATE Of John Downs, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters OF
Administration upon the Estate OF Jonn
I,owns, late of Blackbird Hundred, de-
ceased, were duly granted unto Martin
B. Burris on the sixth day of January
A. u. 1920 and all persons indebted to
the said deceased are requested to make
payment to the Administrator without
delay, and all persons having demands
against the deceased are required tc ex'
hibit and present the same duly pro-
bated to the said Administrator on or
jefore the sixth day of January A. D.
1921, or abide by the law in this behalf.
MARTIN B. BURRIS.
Administrator.
Address
MiddletoWn. Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

ESTATE of Enoch G. Alice, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters OF
Administration upon the Estate OF
Enoch G.. Alice late Of St. Georges
Hundred, deceased. were duly granted
unto George w. Alice, on the Twenty.
first day Of January A. D. 1920. and
all persons indebted to the said deceased
are requested to make payment to the
Administrator without delay, and all
persons having demands against the de-
ceased are required to exhibit and pre-:
sent the same duly probated to the said
Administrator on or before the Twenty
first day of January A. D. 1921. or
abide by the law ia this behalf.
GEORGE w. ALLEE,
Administrator
Address
MARTIN B. BURRIS,
Attorney-at-Law,
Middletown, Delaware.
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EsrATEOF EMILY ANN ROBERTS
Address
Townsend,
DelaW are.

a OE Z1AVAN. wv O~> - -
Deceased. Notice is hereby given that
Letters restamentary upon tn. Estate
of Emily Ann Roberts late of st.
Georges Hundred. deceased. were duly
Granted unto George L. Townsend. Jr.
on the sixteenth day of March A. D.
1920 and all persons indebted to the
said deceased are requested to make
payment to the Executor without delay
and all persons having demands against
the deceased are required to exhibit and
present the same duly probated to the
said Executor on or before the Sixteenth
day of March A. d. 1921, or abide by
the law in this behalf.
GEORGE l.. TOWNSEND. JR..
Executor.
Address
GEORGE l.. TOWNSEND, JR.
Attorney at Law.
Ford Building.
Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
REGISTERS ORDERS
EsfArE OF MERRITT N. wILLfT'

EsfArE OF MERRITT N. WILLIS
Deceased. Notice Is hereby given that
Letters Of Administration upon the
Estate of Merritt N. W illits late OF
St. Georges Hundred. deceased were r
duly granted unto II. N. and n: n;
Willis, Jr., on the Twehty-frst dsy OF
December. 1918. and oil persons indent-
ed to the said deceased are reques1so -
make payment to the Executors without
delay, and all persons having demands
against the deceased are required to
exhibit and present the same duly pro
bated to the said Executors on or 0eIo!s
the Twenty-first day of December A.
d., 1919, or abide by the law in this De-
half.
H, N. AND NJ. N. Willis. JR.
Executors.
Address
Corn EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK.
Philadelphia. Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
Importance of Clothes.

Importance Of Clothes.
Don't be seen unless sou are fault
lesslyAsattired. This counts even
among men; among women it is pos
itively invaluable.
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ESTATE OF JOHN MONTGOMERY


Deceased. Notice is hereby given that
Letters of Administration upon the
Estate of John Montgomery late of
Appoquinimink Hundred, deceased.
were duly granted unto GoIdie 0. Mont
gomery on the Twentieth day of Feb
ruary, A. d. 1920. and all persons in
debted to the said deceased are request
ed to make payment to the Administra-
trix without delay, and all persons
having demands against the deceased
are required to exhibit and present the
same duly probated to the said Admin
istratrix on or before the Twentieth day
of February, A. D. 1921, or abide by
the law in this behalf.
GOLDIE o. MONTGOMERY.
Administrators.
Address
GEO. l.. TOWNSEND, JR.,
Attorney-at-Law
Ford Building, Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10
ESTATE OF FRANK BURCHARD

Deceased. Notice is hereby given that
Letters of Administration upon the
Estate of Frank Burchard late of
Appoquinimink Hundred, deceased.
were duly granted unto Sarah E. Bur
chard on the Second day of March A. D.
1920, and all persons indebted to the
said deceased are requested to make
payment to the Administrative without
delay, and all persons having demands
against the deceased are required to
exhibit and present the same duly pro-
bated to the SAID Administering on or
before the Second day Of March A: D..
1921, or abide by the law in this behalf.
SARAH E. BURCHARD,
Administrative
Address
MARTIN B. BURRls.
Attorney-at-Law.
Middletown transcript., 1920-04-10

Collector of Taxes for Blackbird Hundred