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Milford chronicle., 1920-12-10
iFREDERICA BANK ABSORBED

v The First National Bank of Freder-
lea, with s25,000 capital. has voluntar-
lily, liquidated, having Been absorbed
by the Delaware Trust Co. of Will
mington. The Treasury Department
announced this change on Monday.
Harry r. Dobler is the liquidating
agent.
Milford chronicle., 1920-12-10
MARRIED
MccULLoUGH-sIMPsoN

McCULLOUGH-S SIMPSON
AT the Manse, in the presence of the
family and friends, Samuel Lase Simp-
son of Kent county, and Gertrude
Elizabeth Mccullough. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Mccullough, of
Milford, were quietly married We'd
nesday evening, December Sth, 1920,
by the Rev. H. L. Bunstein.
Milford chronicle., 1920-12-10
ONLY ELEVEN DAYS TO SHOP

There are only eleven more days in
which to do shopping for the holidays
and already the store stocks are show
ing broken places, the result of early
buying. 1t is best to shop early-you
get better choice and make it easy
to get waited on by the clerks.
Milford chronicle., 1920-12-10
HOME AFTER 20 YEARS. ABSENCE

William B. Pratt, a brother of DR..
j. Lynn Pratt, of North Milford. is
visiting his brother and family after
an absence of twenty years. He has
been in the western part of the United
States during that time. He is the
picture of good health and renews old
acquaintances with much pleasure.
Milford chronicle., 1920-12-10
SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUSSEX

The special election called to fill
the vacancy in the House of Repre-
sentatives by reason of the tie vote
at the last election, will be held on De-
cember 80, in the Seventh District Of
Sussex county.
Milford chronicle., 1920-12-10

stitute for November says that during
that month the wholesale price of
pork loins declined 27 per cent making
a total of As per cent since October /.
Other declines on November 20. as
compared with October l of this year
are smoked hams. 3S per cent; fancy
breakfast bacon. Is per cent; stand
ard bacon, 25 per cent; fresh skinned
shoulders. 80 per cent and lard. 10
per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
Hook Gels asa,.0R
in House Publica-
lion Of Art Meial

In the March number OF THE Of
flee Economist" house publication
of Art Metal. jamestown, ". Y.
manufacturers OF metal office furni-
ture. there appears a likeness Of j.
w. Hook. formerly OF this city. but
now president OF the Allied Machin-
cry Corporation, New York City.
Under the caption OF Leaders In
American Export Trade" two page
spread In the center Of the magazine
Is devoted to likenesses and brief
mention of men prominently identi-
fled In the export trade. The follow
ing paragraph is devoted to MI.
Hook:
-. w. Hook. the president OF the
Allied Machinery Corporation, was the
first representative to 60 to Europe
TO sell goods on a national scale. The
Allied Machinery Is q selling concern
which handles the export business
of a large number Of competing
machinery manufacturers, and sells
machinery OF many varieties"
The selling trip to Europe referred
to in the paragraph was made by
Mr.. Hook last summer when he
spent several months in Belgium.
France and England and booked a
very large amount OF business. so
friends here have been informed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
Soldier Buried at leGrand.

The funeral of Charles Albert An
derson was held at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon at the Friends church
at lie Grand in charge of Rev.
Frank Ashba. A short prayer service
preceded the funeral at the home at
Quarry. The psllbearers, six dis
charged soldiers. were Tennis Olson.
Jerome Lunde, James Kubik. Tavern
Bigelow, Frank Strom and Myron
Sawyer. The flower bearers were
Misses Helen CLEAR. Gertrude Wolf,
Gertrude and Carrie Specht. Minnie
Yednechek, Lyyllis Lunde, and Phyllis
and Wilma Stewart.
Those from a disctance We're Mrs.
Anna Gregg, and Mrs. Opal Jones, of
Boone; Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Munson.
Russell Walker, Earl Munson. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Pemcoffer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Krughel. of Clinton; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Shelton of State Center:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hereford and son
Max, of Union: Joseph Specht and
sisters Carrie and Gertrude. Of Con-
rad: Mr.. and Mrs. John Lamer and
daughter Marie, and Miss Lou Vogel,
Of this city. Burial was In Pleasant
Hill cemetery. .a-'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01


the chowd 10 the various places Of
interest. The sideshows In the base
ment attracted much attention and q
constant stream OF visitors filed thru
the various places, The first was she
chamber Of Horrors" In charge OF
Victor Brock. Here every thing hap
pened to scare person white head
ed. Gusts OF wind from the hoor
lifted ladies' skirts like Marcn
wind. electric carpets sent onivers
up and down their spine, fine elcctri'
wires made sparks dance off their
faces and revolver shots would make
them Jump probably landing them
squarely In front Of casket.
The Midget Bolshevikf came
next. They were Gagged and the
spectators were pleased that they
were. for they certainly looked fierce
during their sword fights. The wrest-
ling and boxing events proved inter-
esting. under the direction Of Wills
Dent, and many athletes were worn
out In an effort to please the crowd
The human baby rack and the photo
graph gallery. proved popular, the
former with the men and the latter
with the women. The ladies would
pose for their picture only to receive
a puff of flour In their eyes.
Aquatic Acts Score.
Some of the best work In swim
ming that has been seen mere
for some time was shown In the
pool under the direction Of l.. d.
Crinkiaw. Fancy diving of all xmas
was put on. swimming with hahos
and feet tied and different strokes all
proved entertaining and interesting
to the crowd that filled the pool room
Resuscitation and life saving were
also demonstrated. One of the acts
which scored, was swimming 'he
length of the pool twice under wa
ter, by Hugh Nichols.
Refreshn,ent Booths Busy.
People were constantly eating
Hot dog" and hamburger sandwich
es proved popular and pop was guH-
zIed between bites. Upstairs in the
Searchlight room, which was very
tastefulIy decorated, young ladies
served ice cream to those who had
fled to this haven in an effort to se'
n few minutes breathing spell from
the riot below. They were kept bus!
all the time by the constantly NOV
ing crowds. The girls who served
were under the direction Of Miss LII
liam Houghton and the plans for the
care Of the crowd were directed by
c. E. Gilman.
H. A. Whaley. boys secretary. was
the originator of the carnival. ana
r,ost Oh The committees worked un-
der him. 1t is probable that had the
weather remained good the crowd
would have numbered close to the
thousand marx The committees arc
ell satisfied with the results, howev-
err, and the money will go to pur-
chase a motor for the moving picture
machine. booth for the machine
and, if there is any left. to pay on
the deficit in the boys department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
BIG GATHERING ENJOYS RIOT
OF FUN FOR BENEFIT
soYs, WORK.
RAIN CUTS CROWD BUT
ATTENDANCE IS LARGE
Net $t75 Which Will Be
Used For Equipment For Boys De-
partmsnt - Vaudeville Acts and
"Chamber Of Horrors" Chief At
Attracts For Crowds.

In spite Of the heavy rain fall just
at the time the show was to start,
over 500 men. women and children
attended tho boys carnival. held at
the Y. NJ. C. A. Wednesday night.
Everything was In readiness at the
opening hour and the show went off
with a bang. The receipts were 1924
and 1t Is thought that when all ex-
penses are paid. the carnival will
net SITS to be used to buy equip
ment for the boys department.
Refreshment booths. side shows,
and concessions all did rushing
business, and the vaudeville acts.
staged in the gymnasium, were
greatly enjoyed. The crowd congre-
gated there first before going down
stairs to the concessions.
T. Nelson Downs, Headliner.
Heading the list of entertainers in
the vaudeville acts. was T. Nelson
Downs, King Of Koins." of interna-
tional fame as manipulation OF
coins. He seemed to enjoy entertain
ing as much as the audience enjoyed
being entertained. He gave a half
hour act and kept the people on their
toes all the time, with his cleverness.
In a musical novelty act, by Mr..
and Mrs. George Rinehart and son.
Allen, and Mrs. Ray Lord, the audi
ence found great enjoyment. Comedy
was used thru their act which con-
s;sio,; ~ ;.isiic ard Guitar music and
mum bers on an instrument made by
Allen Rinehart Of pieces OF saspipe
tuned to the piano and played by
striking in the same manner that
cathedral bells are played.
The high school jazz orchestra
played between the vaudeville acts
and pictures were shown.
Sidsshows Attract Crowds.
Signs in the gymnasium directed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
RECEIVE LUMBER BIDS.
County Faces Delay in Delivery o'
Material for Quarry.

SOunty ACES I0gdy w S0'VS'S -
Material for Quarry.
Bids on lumber for the buildings at
the Rock Valley quarry have been
received by the county board of sup
ervisors, but in some instances bid
ders can not guarantee immediate
delivery and In one or two cases the
bidders will not promise delivery
within weeks or months. No action
has been taken on the bids.
The Wheeler Lumber Co.. OF Des
Moines. submitted bid Of $e.29s.fo
on about rs per cent Of the fems
listed. The company finds 1t difficult
to supply some Of the lorS stock
and sets no time for delivery.
T. II. Knudson, city. submitted
bid of s4.595 on the whole contract
list but could not guarantee time of
delivery.
The Gaynor Lumber Co, of Sioux
CITY, bid s5S per !,969 FEC; c" the
entire list. but would guarantee no
specified time for shipment.
The Citizens Lumber Co, city.
with q hid of $3.50 promises deli
very within one week after the sign
ing Of the contract.
The Centerville Timber Co., OF
Centerville, has asked to sumit a
bid on native timber. cutting the
lumber in Marshall coGntv. II is eX-
peCted this company will file bid
before the next meeting Of the
county board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
Cut rhi. QUITE Il. Worth Money.

Cut This QUITE 10 Worth Money.
Cut out this slip. enclose with 90
and mail 1t to Foley Il Co.. 1885 Shelf
field Ave-. Chicago, ILL.,, writing your
name and address clearly. You will
receive In return trial package con-
tanning Foley's Honey and Tar, for
coughs, colds and Group: Foley Kid
ney Pills FOR pain ia siIrs anu naun.
rheumatism, backache kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets. a wholesome and thor
oughly cleansing cathartic, for con-
stipation. biliousness. headache, and
sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
Licensed 10 We'd.

N. n. Hytone. aged 2s. OF Knox
vile, and Sarah zavatsky, aged IS,
OF Dcs Moines.
W He rold w Weller. aged %. and
Alice Pearl Baxter, aged ~, both Of
this city. slS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
NoROsKoG ELECTED.

S. q. Nordskos Chosen President OF
MarshalItown Al Club at Annual
Meetinq-W. A. Pitsehke Secretary
-. n. peWiId Speaks on Retail
Advertising, Using Chart IIlustra.
tions.
S. B. Nordskog. who was chairman
of the committee that so successful
ly put on the recent window trim
ming contest, promoted by the Mar
shalltown Ad Club. was elected pres
ident of the club at the annual meet
ing held at the Marshalltown
Club Wednesday night. IIe sue
ceeds w. C. McCarten. Other Of
ficers elected were C. e. Case. vice
president, and W. A. Pitschke. sec
rotary. The directors chosen We're o.
H. Allbee, G. F. Thayer and W. c.
McCarten. 4.
Using charts to illustrate the sub
ject, J. H. DeWild, of Minneapolis.
spoke on Retail Advertising" He
had charts which Illustrated the
tremendous growth of the mail order
houses business. due to advertising.
With other charts he Illustrated the
advantages the local merchant has
over the mail order houses. provid-
ing the local merchant advert!scs.
Mr.. DeWild's talk and illustrations
clearly explained the business getting
possibilities of advertising when used
in the right way. e-s.4..g. 5
Because the ndarshalltown Club
is without help in its cafeteria, the
club took dinner at Shrubs cafe and
then returned to the club for the
meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
In Municipal Court,

A. p. Trenary, charged with park
ing his automobile too near fire
hydrant, was fined 81 and costs
Wednesday night in municipal court.
SUIT has been filed by B. l.. Cook
VS.. John G. and Mary Robinson, ask
ing judgment for $43.3S for goods
alleged to have been purchased OF
the plaintiff and on an account with
the Hartman Furniture & Carpet Co.,
of Chicago, said to have been as
signed to the plaintiff. The account
alleged unpaid and due Cook Is for
$37.1S and the bill assigned by the
Hartman company Is for $500.
An attachment case recently filed
in municipal court by r. p. Mack
vs.. D. II. Hart has been settled and
dismissed,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01

Notice to Auto Owners.
Auto plates numbered s?a?0i to
223s00. excepting the hny plates
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
MAR FRIED.
Weller. Baxter.

Harold Weller, son of Mahlon We'll
Ter, of this city, and Miss Alice Pearl
Baxter, daughter of Mrs Edith BaX-
ter, city. were married at 4:S0 We'd
neday afternoon by Rev. James A.
Laurie at his home, 105 North Sew
enth street. The birdie and groom
We're accompanied by the brides
mother and Edward Pase.
Mr.. Weller is a carpenter and he
and his bride will make their home
at All North Second street, city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
COUNTY BUYS MOTORS.

Makes Purchase for Quarry Thru
Public Utilities Company.
The board of supervisors has en-
tered into n contract with the Iowa
Railway and Light Company for the
purchase of motors for the Rock
Valley quarry. to be delivered soon.
The contract price for the motors.
wiring, drum contacts. ETC., is $4,000
A 15O-horse power motor will be
used to operate the crushing plant
and a forty horse power motor will
be used to operate the compressor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01

Mrs ". W. Williams. who -
been visiting for the last week VIII
her sister -in-law. Mrs. r. n. Hoye
IN Chicago. returned home wednee-'
day night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01

2sssoi "a ssssso. have heen received
and are ready for delivery. IN calling
for your plates give the number Az
signed In your receipt and gsrtl-
icate. q. ". Cause, county treasurer,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
Al the hospit,ls.

Kenneth Emmert Of Whittop sub
United 10 AN emergency opere lion at
he Deaconess "Wednesday night for
he removal OF the appendix that
had caused an abscess. His condi-
ton IN as sood as could he expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01

Mrs. Howard T. Steinfeldt, of near
Newberg, visited here Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-01
Notice,

To real estate men, my property is
now off the market. c. ID. Whitney.
The Washington times., 1920-02-15

International would make book in themselves.
Late in 1914 Varges was given assignment to 60 to
1t impossible get any credentials this side and
pictures not coming along as they should Varges
to London where he succeeded in making friends
with Sir Thomas Upton. Through this friendship he
permitted to get aboard the Erin Sir Thomass pr
ate yacht which had been turned to the British Red
Cross and soon to start for Serbia
While waiting to he heard about the earthquake
in Italy and Immediately started for Avezzano The first
pictures out Of the stricken region from
Varges
After covering the earthquake he returned Mar.
sees France where he rejoned the Erin and started
for Serbia His experiences there horrible and
thrilling At that time typhus raging throughout
the country and the people dying by the thousands
Varges taken down with the fever but his good
stitution managed to pull him through He returned
London June 1915 and here he received permission to
join the British forces at Saonca being the only Ameri
photographer permitted to work with the British
army He worked on this front for a year. making a
lumber of remarkable films
Then order issued by the British Government
withdrawing all civilian photographers with the armies
Vargess work, however had been satisfactory that
the British army officials asked permission of the Inter-
national to takes Varges and his equipment He
made captain in the Intelligence Department and
went through all the campaigns in the Near East
ing America with his honorable discharge in April
1919
But his experiences had by no means tired him of the
game He applied for his old job and two months later
his way to France with instructions to be first
the line into Germany after the peace treaty
signed Army life had not slowed him up, and the
INK hardly dry the treaty last June before Varges
was on his way Berlin. And he ddn't wait for trains
He boarded the giant airship, the Bodensee and
made the trip by air from Friedrchshafen Berlin CIV.
ing the public opportunity of seeing Germany from the
air At the present time this daring soldier of fortune is
in hunger-stricken Vienna.
But the cameraman s life is not all thrills There arc
many amusing incidents in the daily routine Of making
pictures, especially when the subject objects to
being photographed At the time President Wilson
married 1t was of course frontpage story To secure
the first pictures Of the President and his bride the
ambition Of every news cameramsn But pictures were
tabooed Hot Springs Va, selected for the honey
moon and photographers given strict orders by the
Secret Service to lay off, Despite the orders
eral Of the persistent journeyed to Hot Springs
where they oled around for several days without having
opportunity to unpack their cameras.
Conditions were very discouraging and few Of the
The Washington times., 1920-02-15

scious to the street. Awaking a few hours after
ward for moment of consciousness in the hospi-
tai, Norton said: Were my negatives saved2" and
lapsed into Inconsistencies and died
During the Presidents European trip an amusing
incident happened when he visited the devastated regions
of Belgium A small army of cameramen were making
pictures Of the Presidential party it passed through
the ruined cities and villages These included pictures
of the King and Queen and Cardinal MERCER. What the
American photographers wanted however, specially
posed picture of King Queen of the Begans with
President and Mrs Wilson This request was communi
Gated to the President, but nothing happened
In desperation jack Whipple staff representative Of
the Hearst approached the Queen and asked
her she would have the King request the President and
Mrs Wilson to pose with them. She consented and Of
the picture made, the President could not
very well refuse the royal request
Last Spring Hearst international photographer
cruising q sailing vessel through the West Indies
They landed at Of Uncle Sans possessions and
made pictures Of its inhabitants and scenic beauties.
Then the photographer learned that GovernorGen
era United States naval officer to be nauguraed
the following week 1t would be too late his boat
scheduled to leave two days later.
But this didn't stop the photographer He went to
the authorities told them what fine thing would be to
have pictorial record of this historic incident and how
glad he would be to make the films but unfortunately his
boat left within two days. Then he unfoded his plan.
Its audacity took away their breath He merely urged
them to up the date of the ceremony four days
And they moved uphat is far as the pictures were
concerned
Il would take several books to tell all the thrilling and
they would be well worth reading. Due largely to their
initiative and enterprise, the film has developed
from moving picture reel into institution. which
educates and entertains everyone
The Washington times., 1920-02-15

How Milton
Norton, a Hearst
News Reel oper-
ator, lost his life
in the disaster in
Chicago on July
Al, 1919, when
the reconnais-
sance dirigible
took Ere over
the heart of the
business district
of that city, and
Mr.. N orion.
lie apin G over
board, camera in
one hand and
parachute in the
other. striking q
cornice of a high
office building.
broke his legs
and fell uncon-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-07
KILLS WIFE IN GUN DUEL
Former Soldier Chases Spouse Into
Bakery, Breaks Door. Stays

PHILADELPHIA, May Wounded
in the hand by his wifcs' revolver
William r. Fci%, % years old, yes
terlay pursued the woman into the
dang room in the rear cf the hak
ers, Of stephen Hammer, Firtieth and
Thompson streets, and fired four
bullets into her head and hody.
The shooting occurred shortly
after 4 o'clock and the victim died
at The West Philadelphia Homeopathic
Hospital four hours later.
I'ci~ is under arrest charged with
murder, while his wifcs brother.
John Hill. OF l446 North PaXson
street. is also held accused Of aggra-
waited assault and battery with intent
to kill. The police say that iili. who
also was armed, was waiting for his
brother in law To come ont OF the
bakery ana was ready to shoot him
when he appeared.
The prisoner and his wife Ruth,
who is 26 years old, and lived ut
5O25 Warren street. have been Sepa-
rated for more than q month. They
narted as the result Of constant hick-
crinG and quarrels. which grew oat
Of the testimony which the wife is
alleged to have Offered when her hus-
band was arrested in February.
charged with being deserter from
the army. Fei@ WAS acquitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-07
VIRGINIA NEWS

Henry Powell, IS years old, farmer,
committed suicide yesterday morning
Mt his home at Chantilly, near Hcrn-
don. He placed the muzzle of a
shotgun IN his mouth and pulled the
trigger. He had been in i'll health.
Col. Robert r. Leedy, who is cp-
posing Thomas w. Harrison, OF
Winchester. for election to Congress
from the Seventh District, made his
second appearance of the campaign
in Charlottesville Tuesday. lie pitch
ed into the Eighteenth Amendment.
the Volstead law and the Mapp law,
and the legislators Of nation and
State who enacted same, with gloves
off He denounced this sort Of legis-
lation calling it ga departure from
the old and sacred principle of States
rights. Col. l.cedy severely casti-
GATED the authors Of the Mapp pro-
hibition law in this State and held
up to scofn the leaders CT the Anti
Saloon League for "insincerity. "
Col Lccay predicted that he would
be nominated on the platform ne adj
vocated. for the making and use Of
wines, beer, cider, and old fashioned
drinks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-07
BAKERS GIVEN ADVANCE
Increase in Price Of Bread and Baked
Goods is FCrcStalied

Washington, May 7.-Sctti"mcnt
of the threatened bakers strike by
Rowland y. Mahany. conciliator of
the Department Of Labor, yesterday
allowed the bakers an increase of 10
cents an hour over the 80 cent rate
offered by the employing bakers, and
forestallef a possible increase in the
price Of bread or other bakery pro-
ducts because Of the raise in wages.
The settlement was compro-
mise such as could not have been
made if the Department Of Labor
had not been called in, Mahany said
Continuation Of an eight hour day
instead Of the seven and a half
hours asked by the union, IS provld-
ed. A table of wages for helpless
is also included in the agreement, IS
an increased compensation for night
work.
Tt was decided by both factions
that Mahany should act rs mediator
i'm all difficulties arising between
the parties to the agreement during
the life of the pact. The agreement
is retroactive rs Of April 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-07

D~hlin. May IA police sergeant
was killed aEl t;wo constablrs wouni-
ed when they were fired on from am
bush while cycling from listowc! to
Rally I.oneford, County Kerry, ac-
cordinm to messages here.