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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05
CRTsFIELD BUSINESS MEN.
Organization Of Chamber Of Commerce
Perfected.

Crisficld, Md, Feb. 5.---Thc organize
ton Of the Crsfcld Chamber of Com
mcrce, which has been pending for
several weeks, was perfected Mt we'll
attended meeting in the Gibson Building
Monday evening Directors for the en-
suing year are G.. r. Landlord T.. l..
Quinn, A. W. Tawes, John r. Handy,
w. y. Daupherty, G. A. Loockerman,
w. T. Sterling, y. =. Wyatt, James IL
Sterling, r. Benson Dennis, Charles J.
Sim and H. l.. foreman. Officers elected
by the directors are as follows: President
William NJ. Wooster; vice president,
John T. Handy; treasurer, Warren r.,
Sterling; temporary secretary, u. L..
Quinn.
The first official act OF the body was
an Endorsement of an appeal made by
the General and Marine Hospital OF this
city 10 the Governor and the Board Of
Aids and Charities for an increased
from the State. A dele
CATION Of Is members was named 10
attend a meeting before the board of
country commissioners in Princess Anne
next Tuesday, when the question Of
bond issue for schools will be discussed,
and instructed to appeal for a bond issue
Of at least 100000. Regular meetings
Of the chamber will be held monthly A
special meeting was called for next
Monday, when the various committees
will be announced.
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spe,-ial Correspondence Of Every Evening
Elk on, Md. Feb. Miss Esther
Wetring home demonstra for Cecil
county. dress d the Jackson School m
nro, ement Association. al a meeting last
even ng, on ''Cl b Work in Cecil County
Cecil County Chapter Of the Red Cross
has made application for county nurse
A social worker may be sent 10 the ounty
~ once.
Fisherme are catching fish of I'M
usually large size through the ice In
North East river averaging from six TO
II pounds
Elkton Tribe OF Red Men iourneyed to
Aberdeen, last evening, and conferred the
adoption degree on class of pale faces.
The large fishhouse, nets and boats
along the North East river belonging to
the Russell Brothers were destroyed by
fire few nights ago. The loss is heavy.
The Murray Vandiver farm IN the Fifth
district has been sold TO a Virginia party
for So, 050.
Philadelphia interests have contracted
for the erection of large plant at Slate
Ridge for the purpose of manufacturing
roofing paper, rubbish from the adjoining
slate quarries being used.
The funeral OF Mrs Rachel RothweIl.
who was found dead sitting in a chair at
her home at Barksdale, Sunday, was held
this morning from her late ONE, Inter
ment at Cherry Hill cemetery.
DIR. J. Gene Gonce, Jr., who was called
home on account of the death Of his
mother, left today for Madison, Wis,
where he viii assume his duties in the
Wisconsin Medical College
Rev. Arthur Northwood has resigned
as pastor of Chestnut Level Presbyterian
Church and accepted call TO Newark,
y. ]
Miss Mabel Good, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John l.. Good Of Perryville, has re-
signed her position with the Pennsylvania
Railroad at Philadelphia, in view of her
approaching marriage to Lieutenant Tay-
l0r, who sailed from England for America
last week.
Noah Kerr of Mechanics Grove, while
cutting wood at his home, few days ago,
accidentally severed the thumb on his
left hand
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CentrcvilIe, Md. Feb. 5.--Thc Steverf-
vile Bank of Maryland, a. Stevengvillc,
Kent Island, Queen Anne's eounfy,
opened rs doors Yesterday, after bein2
closed two months following admission -
q deficit tofaling about $4,000 By .. y.
Galloway, former cashier.
Within day or two IL VII be posf-
bic 70 gay the exact amount that al
have to be made good. OF the s70, 90
deficit = has been estir1atsf that $50 p
600 would be forthcoming from deposi-
tors who had innocently overdrzrn thcir
accounts. They could not make good
their overdrafts until today, for the re-
ceivership IN effect since the bank closed
was not authorized tn take nnon-y.
On account Of this. $4,000 wa the
amount the directors had 10 gnarantep
Galloway and W. r. " Lowe. =
railroad ticket agent, sccg;sed of aidirv
Galloway grain specs1latiOhs, still are
out on bail.
Barnes Legg IL the new cashier.
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MnLSBORO WAS WINNER.
special Correspondence OF Every Evening

special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb. 5.-ln a corn Judging
contest conducted be ween the agricu t;Iral
departments OF Georgetown high school
md Millsboro high school Millsboro
Won by carrying of first and third place.
Tic corn used in tn contest was procured
from John Ponder OF Milton and John c
Green nea Georgetown Following
are the w nners
First, Harry Burton. Mills orc; second,
Clarence Belts Georgetown; third, VIII
liam Ellingsworth Aiillsboro
K. T. Henney, agricultu al eacher for
both schools &C ed IS iud re OF the c ut
A re urn ontest will be hel st Millsboro.
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NEWS OF STAFFORD.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Seaford. Feb. 5.~-Miss Lillian Deppe
of Philadelphia was a weekend guest of
Miss Ethel Donoho.
Seville Harris of Philadelphia is here for
several days with his parents, MIR. and
Mrs. John Harris.
Mrs. Elizabeth McAllister of Philadel-
phia is guest of her parents, MIR. and
Mrs Joseph b. Lord, for several days
Mrs Joseph H. Argo of Dover spent
the first of the week here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse A. Wright
James n Purse of Detroit, Mich, and
Charles c. Purse of Pittsburg, Pa, are
here visiting their brothers, ID. Edward
and X. Lee Purse.
Mrs. William A. Hill is visiting her
parents at Delmar.
Mrs. |. H. Moore and daughter, Marie.
are visiting in Pittsburg, Pa.
Charles j. West, assistant cashier of
the First National Bank, is i'll at his home
on Pine street
Mr. and Mrs Harlan Berson are re-
ceiving congratulations on the arrival of
a baby girl
Mrs. Elizabeth Landlord, widow of
Martin V. Landlord. died Monday night
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Benia-
min Tull. on the Pennington farm, near
here. She was II years of age.
NJ. L. Watson has purchased OF George
W Millington, Sr, lot in East Seaford
BY the purchase of this lot MIR. Watson
will be able to give To the colored people
4O-foot roadway To their new school
house, to be built AT cost of $4,000
The land for the erection of the new
school was purchased from MIR. Watson
Mrs William &. Weaver, ST., spent
Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Jacob Prettyman is visiting In Dover.
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YORKLYN SCHOOL AFFAIRS.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Yorklyn, Feb. 5.-At Iorklyn School.
the following pupils are on the honor roll
for perfect attendance during the month
of January: Leon Dennell, Myrtle Perry.
Katharine Harrison, Cecilia Gallagher.
Marion Dolan, Gertrude Gallagher, MARY
Hopes, Grace Dolan, Joseph MURRAY,
Francis Thomas, Paul Lamborn, Lorraine
Marshall, James Shane, Mary Nc
Laughlin, Raymond Gregg and Grace
Perry. The schools savings fund for the
month of January amounted to 1881.
the school % books by the New-Centllry
Club library committee OF Wilmington.
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ST. GEORGES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
St Georges, Feb 5.-Nr. and Airs Lee
Reynolds of Dutch Neck are receiving
congratulations on the arrival of new
son. Mother and son are getting along
finely.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. ;. Gam enter
tanned Epworth League of st. Georges
NJ. f. Church Tuesday evening, after the
regular business meeting. \ social hour
was spent under the direction of Mrs.
J. W Carrow, after which a collation. was
served
have elected H. l.. Gray delegate To repre-
sent the charge at the Lay Electoral Con-
ference which meets in Grace Church, Viii
mington. in March Wallace Name of
Summit was elected reserve delegate.
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NEWS OF LAUREL.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel. Feb. 5.-Lieutenant Edgar J.
CULLEN. L :. Navy, Is here visiting hIs
family, while his ship. tho Buford, which
has Just returned from a trip 10 Cuba, Is
undergoing repairs at the Navy Yard st
Portsmouth. n H.
Mr. ond Mrs Albert l. Elliott and their
3-months-old daughter, Elizabeth Ellen
Elliott, are i'll At their homo on Pine street,
under the care of a nurse.
Norman h. Goodwin has purchased thc
home on Sixth street tenanted by MIR. and
Mrs George H. Thompson from Mrs.
Lille McMurray Tull OF Seaford
Miss Lcttie NJ Goslee OF Portsville,
near town, has accepted a position with
the Victor Talking Machine Co. at Cam
den. y. j.
George H. Thompson. who bad been
confined to his home on Seventh street by
illness, has recovered and resumed work.
Nrs Harvey f. Wolfe and Mrs. Isaac
J. Wootten have been visiting their son
end daughter In Wilmington
Senoe Stone Of Santo Domingo has
been here visiting Miss Angela r. Smith
OF the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George F.. Smith Miss Smith has been
residing in Philadelphia for several years,
but returned TO her old home to aid in
nursing her father, ex-Postrnaster George
T. Smith, who has been seriously Ill with
a severe attack Of grip.
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OPERATION WAS TOO LATE.
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Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. 5.-Mrs. Flora Kitchens
milliner of this town, died yesterday after
noon. She had been taken i'll Just two
weeks ago, and her illness not yielding to
treatment was finally decided that she
was suffering from appendicitis. An opera
ton was performed at her home on Market
street, which disclosed that she was suffer
ing from appendicitis and complications.
The appendix had burst. gangrene set in.
general perItonltls developed, and nurner-
Gus adhesions had formed.
She rallied from the operation and.
although her physicians have been expect
ing her death all the time, for time she
seemed 70 be gaining in strength, but
Tuesday afternoon she began TO grow
worse and she began 10 sink RAPIDLY
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bers. Licutenants, Mrs. j. .. Williams.
Mrs. Charles T. Nicholson, Misses Agnes
Huston, Alice Morgan, Helen Moore and
Letitia Ross.
The licutenants have been supplied
with limousine, the car arriving here a
few days ago. The work of Home Service
and Child Welfare has been greatly handi-
capped because of the lack of proper
transportation facilities, and cars are now
being supplied important Red Cross
division of the Red Cross has secured
special funds TO purchase and keep up
these cars
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05
SUSSEX DRAINAGE PROJECT.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb. 5.-Application has
been made to Resident Judge Henry c.
Conrad for the establishment of what is
known IS the Frankford Drainage District
in the southern part of Sussex county.
All parties in the affected district have
been gwen notice, and the next step 10
be taken is the appointment OF two free
holders, as viewers, As well rs an engineer.
The purpose of tn creation of the
drainage district Is to make arabic several
hundreds of acres in the southern part of
thf. county
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05
WOMAN WARCORRESPONDENT.

Mrs. John Wilson, war correspondent
and one of the SIX women of the world
chosen 10 attend the peace conference at
Paris. viii speak IN Wilmington February
IL. She will appear before the New Century
Club. Her subject will be "A Woman at
the Peace Conference The Business and
Professional Women's Club is bringing
her here Because of the exceptional
honors bestowed upon Mrs Wilson, there
Is keen interest in her coming. Mrs VIII
son was present at the signing of the
treaty at Versailles and while in France
conferred with men of worldwide renown
Her brilliant attainments have won for
her honors that rarely have come TO NO.
men
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YOUNG WOMAN GOT THE AUTO

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Seaford, Feb. 5.-The Ford self-starting
automobile disposed of by the Seaford
Volunteer Fire Department was awarded
TO Miss Martha ,Eskridge, I6-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Esk-
ridge, of this town.
The car Is valued at 500, and brought
Ia about 81 900.
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MARRIED AT DELMAR.

SPECIAL Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb. 5.-7Miss Helen Davis
and RAYMOND l.. Hill, both of Delmar,
we're married Monday, at Delmar, by
Rev. L. II. Jones.
Both are popular in Little Creek district,
where they are widely known.
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GOOD LAYERS OF EGGS.
special Correspondence of Every Event,

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Seaford, Feb. 5-Joseph F. James.
superintendent Of Seaford water works.
and chicken raiser Of note, has 20 Rhode
Island pullets, one year old. and five
Rhode Island pullets two years old that
laid 456 eggs during January
Mr.. James says he uses a simple mash
feed, which he purchases at a local grist
mil, a little corn, and an egg tablet to
keep ms pullets IN healthy Condition
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RED CROSS SERVICE CARS.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Seaford Feb. Mrs. William Stanjar
Of Wilmington. captain Of the Delaware
Red Cross Motor Corps, has organized
corps in Seaford, with the following mem
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05
BOX SOCIAL AT ST. GEORGES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
ST Georges, Feb. "a box social will
be given for the benefit of the Parent
Teachers Association IN Odd Fellows
Hall, at ST Georges, Thursday night,
February u
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05

Holland Is under a misrepresentation
If she thinks that the former Kaiser would
ever be serviceable even 70 stop leak 10
q die. -IndlanapOlis News
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ITALIANS SACK PALACE.


Palermo, Feb 5.-Peaesnts az Ribs-a,
in the Province Of Gigenti, south ~ Pal
ermo, have attacked the residence a the
Duke Of Rivons, dissrrned the soldiers.
wounded Gardiner, invaded the ducsl
palace, and sacked it.
The Duke WIS compelled tosivn apsne-,
ceding his land 70 the state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05

Successful tests of railway signaling
by q new system based on radio telegraphy
recently were carried out in France.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05

With a French inventors machine for
dealing cards, misdeals are said to be i'm
possible
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As result c< r. szymndcu
strain of modern living 50 ranv
people ind that the nerve cells
hare become devital,zed- toe whole
system weakened and thousands
OF men and women are To-Day losing
their up on health simply be-
cause their blood Is thinning our
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Baptist Sunday School.

The fourth Sunday Of March is an
annual missionary day in the Baptist
Sunday Schools Of the South Last
year this was a memorable day in the
local Baptist church, and this year We
hope to make it even more memoir
able.
A splendid program has been ar
ranged in which every child will have
part. We are sure you will enjoy
the service. and hope you viii come
and receive a part Of the JOY and in
spiration that always comes 20 Us
through there services. The recita-
tions and songs Of the children are
sure to wind up the loose cords in
your spiritual life. and strengthen
your faith. We are expecting to
have banner attendance on that day
and are counting on the presence Of
our full Sunday School enrolment.
Don't forget the date March the 2Sth
at 10 o'clock c. ID. STROLLER.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18

Mrs. Ben Hughes has returned
from a visit 20 Stanford.
Mr.. Gayle Doty spent the weekend
in stanford with Mr.. Fleece Robinson.
Mrs. Robert kinnnird has returned
from a visit TO relatives in LeS,ng-
ton.
Mrs. Maude Bogic u Muncic. Ind.
las been spending few days in Lam
caster.
Miss Helen Gill has returned from
a visit ia Lexington. Paris and Win
chester.
Mrs. Voolfolk. Of Lexington. is the
guest Of her granddaughter. Mrs.
William Lear.
Mr.. aud Mr.. W. r. Cook. Of Dan
vile. spent the week end with Mrs.
" y Mason.
Mr.. Clay Kaufman il at home from
Covington and Frankfort and will
spend the week here.
Mrs. =. d. Marksbury has return
81 from-r pleasant visit TO Mrs. c. &.
Brown, in Louisville.
Mrs Elizabeth Hughes has gone TO
Stanford where she will visit her
daughter. Mrs. J. W. Acey.
The many friends Of Miss Lena
Bright are glad to know she has re.
covered from her recent Illness.
Miss Martha Belts. Of Lexington.
has been visiting her mother. Mrs.
Ellen Belts, on Maple avenue.
Mics Minnie Brown extends 90 you
special invitation 10 attend her
millinery Opening. Saturday. March
goth.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18
"WOMANLESS
WEDDING"
To Be Given Over For
the Benefit of the Ar
menian and Syrian
Relief.

There will be repetition Of the
"womanless Wedding, given Friday.
March 26th. at the High School build
ing. There will be an entire change
Of program and among the guests will
be a widowed aunt and seven children
and their three poodle dogs, President
and Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Pankherst
will honor US with their presence.
The family eat is also thinking Of at
tending the wedding. Watch for next
weeks paper and see who else is going
to be there also the east Of eharac-
tiers. No reserved seats. General
admission 30 cents and children 35c.
Remember the proceeds of this play
go TO the poor starving children of
Armenia and Syria. Lets show our
eolors and attend as this is gwen for
a worthy cause.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18

Mr. Arch Kavlnsugh and family
will move this week TO the Stone
residence ON Crab Orchard road.
Mrs Rella Arnold Francis, Mr.. and
Mrs George Robinson. Misses Fannie
and Bette West have been recent
visitors In Danyille.
Mrs. Brown o. Stanford has been
the guest q her son. Mr. Russell
Brown and Mrs Brown AZ Bryants-
Vile.
Mrs. Myrtle Spoonamore has re-
ceived letter from her sister. Mrs.
Emma Tudcr q Shelby City saying
that she had recovered from her
illness.
Mr. Gcorge Swinebroad. u Centre
College. spent the week end with his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. h. Swine
broad. and took par, in the woman
less Wedding"
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kidd are re-
ceiying congratulations over the ar.
rival of baby girl. Born March
18th. and has been christcncd.
Violctte Marie.
Miss Matte Adams, who is teach
ing ia a Business College in LeXing
ton. spent the week end here with her
parents. Mr.. and Mr. Jack Adams. on
Richmond street.
Miss Van Grechlsaf. Master Clay
Shackelford and little Miss Mary
Shackelford, Of Richmond. spent the
week end with Mrs Emma Kaufman
on Danville avenue.
Mrs. Alfred Brent and Mr., Robert
Tomlinson. u Lexington. spent sun
day with their father. Hon. X. II.
Tomlinson. and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Tomlinson. on Richmond street.
The womant Club met Thursday
afternoon az their rooms on LeXing-
ton avenue. A most interesting pro
gram was enjoyed by the twenty-five
members who were present Mrs. J.
Il. Kinnaird wss leader assisted by
Mrs. I'd Gaines and Mrs. r. T. Ped
dieCrd.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18


Zanone will regret to learn Of her
illness at her home on Crab Orchard
street. and wish for her n rapid re-
eovery.
Mrs. r. J. Ray spent the week end
at her home IN Nicholasville. return
ing Monday to be at the bedside Of
her father. Mr.. j. II. Bourne who con
tinues quite III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Tanner and
little daughter Margaret Elizabeth,
Of Houstonville were guests at the
week end 81 Mr.. and Mrs. s. G..
Vaughan o. Hill Court.
Miss Maggie Grimes has returned
to her sisters, Mrs. Spoonamore, AT
Lancaster. after weeks visit TO her
cousin. in Lexington and two weeks
visit with her aunt in Little Hickman.
Mr.. Doe Lee and family who have
been living at Mckinney. have re-
turned to Garrard and are now living
at the beautiful place that was tie
home Of the late Mr. Curt Robinson
on the Lexington pike.
Mr.. II. T. West Of Central City. Ky.
was here Sunday. the guest Of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs w. T. West.
Bumam holds a good position at Cen
trail City and is making good. An
other one Of our townsmen. Mr.. HON.
or Tinsley. is also located at Central
City. and is making good.
The attractive home-to-be Of MIR
Henley Bastin. which is under way Of
construction is rapidly nearing COM
pletion. Il has many pleasant featur-
IS and is designed to provide com
fort and convenience. The house is
especially fortunate in its site. which
is elevated. has splendid old trees and
gives a fine view Of the open country,
Il having been an extension Of the
garden Of the gracious old estate
known as the Mrs. Pattie Gill place
A number Of relatives and friends
Joined Mrs. Ross Basin at her home
Friday at an elegant dinner in the
celebration Of her father. Mr.. William
Lear. 6sth birthday. The home was
decorated in pink and white earna-
tons and the menus were also ia
pink and white in so far as was pcs
sible A huge white birthday cale
topped by pink glowing birthday can
dies formed the center piece and was
cut with good wishes for his future
happiness and many returns Of the
day May this splendid gentleman
live TO enjoy many more Of these han
py events, is the wish Of his numerous
friends.
The women Of the Club want TO ex-
press their gratitude to Mrs Peddi-
cord and they feel that the entire
success Of the "Womanless Wedding"
was due 10 her efforts and that the
compensation Of one half Of the re-
ceipts she received was earned By
hard and honest work.
Tie woman's Club.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18

The Belgian Government recently
held ceremony in commemoration
Of the death Of a popular poet who
had fallen In the Great War, the
King. Queen. nobility and high Of
icers Of state being in attendance
The King and Queen Of Belgium in
their tour Of America charmed all by
their simplicity and kindliness. IL
is an old saying that aristocrats make
the best democrats. Perhaps the day
has come when royalties make the
best democrats Of all.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-03-18
Lancaster Friends
Congratulate.

News comes from Washington that
Miss Emma Hays who recently under
went Civil Service examination be
fore the Lancaster Civil Service
Board, headed the list. which means
that she will be postmistress at Stan
ford, as soon a. the unwinding Of the
government red tape viii permit.
Miss Hays is a niece Of Mr. James