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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
GIVE DANCES.

Folk and interpretatiye dances were
given Thursday at the Community c&ss-
ter by classes in dancing in the city
schools. Over 250 girls took part in
the snectacle
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02

Fresh cut roses and carnations. Ev.
cry home must have flowers for Easter
Bry's Saturday, per dozen, soc. adv
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03

while the men will be provided with smokes
 And now we want you to meet the officers These are the men who oe- lieve that the future of Glendale warrants the establishment Of another bank. and who are planning to make the new institution serve you in every possible way.
 A brief sketch of each of them fol- lows:
 H. Hughes, President
 The Glendale Bank of Commerce iS distinctly fortunate in having H. Hughes as president Mir. Hughes is a man whose many years of experi- ence as a farmer and whose close as- sociation with farmers has given him the knowledge that especially fits him for this position. He thoroughly un- derstands the needs of the agricultur- ist and of the financing of the farm For 30 years Mir. Hughes raised stock and grain. making such an all around success of it that for the past To years he has lived the life of the re- tired farmer. His present home Is in Concordia, Kan, MT. Hughes having come to that state from Indiana, but he, with Mrs. Hughes, have decided that Arizona and Glendale shall De their winter home, and so. for part or Luo yctaI dI 1Ce61 SA1CSS people will add to tho community life of this little city.
 Glendale is to be congratulated on having MT. and Mrs. Hughes as resi- dents if even for only part of the year, for with their decided and ac- tive interest in all present day inter ests, and their broad and intelligent understanding of modern problems. they are sure to add much to the life gv,fa n4 ha a0Y1Nrnnnffv
 Mir Hughes. who has acquired con siderable wealth. first came to Arizona four years ago, and since that time has been an enthusiastic admirer of the sunny southland and a close ob- server of its growth and development His position with the bank will un- doubtedly add to his interest for Arizona.
 Mir. Hughes is the father of Mrs. G. A. Appleby.
 A. w. Appleby, Viee-President
 A. w. Appleby, who has been elected vice-president of the bank. is also a resident of the middle west, having
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03
HOME IF NEW BANK
 IS CREDIT ID THE
 SALT RIVER VALLEY

Perhaps the appearance of the build ing that houses a new business enter prise has a bit more to do with the community's interest and the subse- quent success of that enterprise than one Is apt to grant at first thought But so certain were the officials of the Glendale Bank of Commerce that such is the case and 80 desirous were they Of having a home that would not only be exactly right in every detail for thriving banking business, but also one that would be a real asset to the busi- ness section of Glendale, and indeed to the Ssh River valley, that much time and thought was spent in working to that end.
 And now that the new bank is con- pieted. we feel that our ambitions have been fulfilled in every way. Located on North First avenue, our new home presents 8 most attractive appearance. with the pressed brick front and the trimmings toned to match.
 The construction of the Glendale Bank of Commerce was carried out un- der the direction of Contractor Fred Walsh, who had the building up in record breaking time. And realizing the delay and the possible dissatisfac- ton entailed by importing the fix lures, MT. Walsh assumed the contract for these too. and using designs drawn
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03
GLENDALE BANK
 OF COMMERCE TO OPEN ON DEC. 4TH
Opening Of This Financial
 Institution Tomorrow Is Attest Of the Prosperity Of That Part Of Valley

A newly organized bank in a com munity bespeaks confidence and faith in that community. It means that business men. who understand the trends of the business world have so much confidence in what they believe that community can do that they have put every ounce of their effort and backing into launching the new enter prise. They are willing to stake their entire time and their resources on the fact that their business judgment has SO directed them into movement that will eventually prove their move to be wise one.
 And so it is with the Glendale Bank of Commerce. The newest business house to open its doors in Glendale. the officials of this bank believe that the prosperous future of this part of the state is so assured that before many years there may be yet another bank-and perhaps yet another.
 The Glendale Bank of Commerce will open it's doors to the public Sat urday. Dec. 4. and during that after noon and evening the officials of the new institution will greet their many friends. They want every one to be there. whether they may be planning to patronize the bank or not for this is to be a regular get acquainted af- fair to which all are cordially invited. Carnations will be given the ladies,
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03
NEW BANK OPENS IN GLENDALE

by himself and including the Mission type, he made all the interior furnish ings. Beautifully finished panelings and mortice work complete the de- tailed interior, the whole being toned in a blend of the delicate egg shell tint. The building materials used in the construction of the building and the fixtures were furnished by the Glen dale Lumber company, who cooper ated in every way with MT. Walsh in bringing the building to the attractive completion that it now is.
 The electrical fixtures and the wir- ing were installed by the Tucker cleo trical company, who, in order to match the mellow egg shell tint, used the ar brush method of tinting the fixtures, MT. Tucker himself doing this part of the work, the results of which are most gratifying.
 The interior decorating was done by l.. o. Gilbert, who matched exactly the egg shell tint in all its softness.
 The furnishing is completed by lin- oIeum covered floors, both in the lobby and in the private offices, which we have endeavored to furnish to meet the demands of our patrons just as much as for our own convenience.
 And to insure our patrons the abso- lute safety in all ways. we have man. ganese safe for all papers and set of safety deposit boxes for gold, silver and currency.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03

assistant cashier of the bank. MT. Sewen was born in Niles, Mich, and after being graduated from High school he attended the Michigan Agricultural and Mechanical college, taking a special electrical course.
 MT. Sewel came to Arizona and to Phoenix some five years ago and ac- cepted a position in the Central Bank of Phoenix. later accepting a similar position in the Gila Valley bank in Clifton Then he returned to the Gen. tral bank and for three years held a responsible position in that institution. Then he accepted the position of fore man of all electrical apparatus in the sugar factor vat Glendale and when the decline in the sugar beet industry caused the factory to close, Mir. Sewen opened the Seweu Electrical company in Glendale, which he conducted in a most successful way for two years. It was only upon accepting the position as assistant cashier with the Bank of Commerce that he disposed of his in- terest in the Sewell Electric company to the Tucker Electric company. So it can readily be seen that MT. Sewell Is peculiarly fitted for his position, as his varied activities in the business world has given him an understanding of conditions that will be in valuable to him in his new capacity.
 c. A. White, Director
 G. A White Is the director of the bank. MT. White, who Is a native of Dunnville H., is a farmer and stock man of the most modern and up-to- date type, and has acquired through his years of experience in the agricul- tural field, knowledge of the citizens of the smaller communities that fit him especially for this position.
 MT. White came to the Ealt River valley some thirteen years ago and during his residence here has served in various capacities of public interest For four years he served as zanjero for the Salt River Valley Water Users association and upon his determina- tion to retire from the position, was urged by both officials of the associa- tion and the company to remain. Oth- CT business requirements demanded he give up this position, however; so, in spite of the requests of the patrons. he did so. Wh. White has also served as an active member of the Wash
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03

made the trip from Illinois his native state, to Kansas in those days when the oxen-drawn prairie schooner was the favorite mode of travel. MT. Ap- pleby was a hard working and intel ligent farmer, and when he retired from active life he was the owner or one of the finest farms in Kansas He has now, however, retired from the active labor that the present day farm demands and lives quietly at Ames, Kan.
 Mr. Appleby possesses the sterling character, courageous enthusiasm and tireless energy that the man of affairs must have, and these qualities coupled with his splendid personality, fit him to fill the position to which he has been elected as perhaps few others are fitted. Mir. Appleby Is planning to spend his winters in Arizona and will make Glendale his headquarters.
 In Active Management
 G. A. Appleby, who is the son Of A. W. Appleby, will assume the active management of the new bank, having been elected to serve in the capacity of cashier. Mir. Appleby is well known in Glendale and Maricopa county, where he has been prominent in the business world for some time.
 MT. Appleby, having been graduated
  completing 6 postgraduate course in law and commerce, entered the banking world, and now after thirteen years of banking experience, is one of the best known and experienced bankers of the state. His experience includes eight years spent with the First National bank of Concordia, Kan, several years as cashier with the First National bank of Glendale, and several years with the First National bank Of Pittsburg, Kan; also serving as relief man for several state banks of Kansas, giving him full knowledge of both national and stat ebanking laws.
 MT. Appleby, with Mrs. Appleby, plan to make their permanent home in Glen dale, where they will undoubtedly be- come identified with the leading enter prises of the city.
 Ralph L. Sewell, Assistant Cashier
 Ralph L. Sewell, who is well known in the business world of the Salt River valley, has a host of friends who are glad to know that he has been elected
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03

ington school district and of the Glen dale school district, conducting his part of the districts business in way that bespeaks the person thoroughly acquainted with business affairs.
 MT. White thoroughly understands the requirements of the bank that would serve patrons of smaller city. and is. without doubt, the right man for the right place"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03
AND ALL HE BREWED

KANSAS CITY-Mrs. Vera Gray married Walker H. Gray believing he was a minister. Two days after they were married he tore up the bathroom floor and installed a brewing plant says she. When she protested saying that preachers didn't make beer." he said he wasn't a preacher, she testified in court here asking a divorce. She got the decree.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-03
SWISS FORTRESS
 TO BE SANAToRiUM

GENEVA, Switzer1and.-To prove it's faith in the league of nations, Switzerland plans to dismantle its most powerful fortress St Maurice. and convert 1t to a sanatorium for con- sumptive soldiers.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
DELAWARE REGIMENT REUNION
Officers Oppose Plan to Divide State
Guard and Strongly Favor a Re-
organized Single Regiment.

Plans for the reorganization of the
National Guard of Delaware were
discussed at a banquet held in the
club room of the Hotel dupont at
Wilmington, Thursday night, at
which sixty former officers of the
cid National Guard unit from this
State and officers of the present State
Militia were the guests of Governor
John G. Townsend, Jr. With the
governor were Secretary of State Ev-
erett c. Johnson, former Colonel
townsend and Adjuant General /.
Pusey Wickersham. Governor Town
send paid a tribute to the National
Guard and stated that the State was
very proud of the record of the men
of the Fifty-ninth Pioneer Infantry
who represented her overseas. Form
er Major John P. Lefevre also paid
a tribute to the National Guard.
Nearly all of the officers present
responded to the governors request
to give their views on the possibility
Of reOrganizing the National Guard
in Delaware. Adjutant General l.
Pusy Wikcersham outlined the
plans of the War Department for
the allotment of four companies of
infantry and two of coast artillery to
the State. This would mean two dis
tinct units. There was much Oppo-
'sitiOn to this plan. 1t was felt that
the State had been unfortunate in
the past in not having complete
unit and that the War Department
should be requested to allow, the or
ganiZatiOn of a complete infantry
regiment. Major LeFevre, during
the course Of his remarks, asked how
riany of the officers present would
go into new organization if it were
properly organized, to which some
20 responded. Governor Townsend
will shortly appoint a committee TO
draw up plans for the reorganization
of the guard. Thursday nights din
ner was the first such function held
in the State since the administration
Of Governor Lee. 1t was the first
time many of the officers had seen
each other since their return from
France. 1t took on the nature of a
reunion.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
JUBILEE OVER DRY NATION
Asbury Church Celebrates Adoption
18th Constitutional Amendment.

Asbury Church Celebrates Adoption
18th Constitutional Amendment.
Instead of the regular prayer meet
ing at the Asbury Methodist Episco-
pal Church last Wednesday evening,
a meeting in celebration of the adop-
tion of the eighteenth amendment
was held with the pastor of the
church, Rev. r. P. Nichols presiding.
The program was largely as follows:
Reading of Scripture Lesson in uni
son; reading, by Mr.. Nichols, of the
Eighteenth Amendment, and extracts
from a history of the Prohibition
reading of extracts from
the address of Miss Anna A. Gordon,
president of the National Christian
Union, before the 45th
annual convention, held in ST. Louis,
Mo-, last November, by Mrs. Edward
E. Porter, vice president of the Smyr-
ma w. C. I. T.; "reminiscences of the
Local Option Campaign of 1907, in
Smyrna, given by Mr. L.. NJ. Price
w. C. 7 U. Press Supt.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
MATERIAL SECURED FOR
DELAWARE STATE ROADS
BIDS RECEIVED FOR 1920 ROAD
CONSTRUCTION BY COUNTIES
Eight Hundred Miles of Work Under
Way and As Many More Have
Been PIanned-ROute Disputes


Proposals for furnishing mater
ials to be used in the construction of
State roads were submitted at
meeting of the Staff Highway De-
partment Wednesday. Many propo-
sails were received and every indica-
tions looks as though this method of
providing for materials will over
come the shortage of material during
1920. With the exception of $4,000
barrels of cement, all materials were
bid at market price. With the large
amount of road work under way in
Delaware and nearby States, it would
have been practically impossible to
secure sufficient material to carry on
construction unless this method of
securing materials was carried out.
The scarcity of construction ma
terials is shown when it is estimated
that the supply of road materials
in this vicinity would construct only
about 300 miles of road At present
there are about 800 miles of road
under constructors in Delaware and
plans for addition miles are being
made. There is considerable agita-
tion regarding the alignment of the
road between Smyrna and Odessa.
Many of the people wish to run the
road in straight line from Smyrna
to a point in the vicinity of Odessa.
This would leave the village of
Blackbird one and cne-half miles
away from the Stat. road. By this
recommended line che State Road
will be available to Blackbird, but
the village would not be subjected
to the hazard of through traffic. Sur
Veys are now being completed by
the Highway Department for the
road between FELTON, and Dover;
Smyrna and Odessa and Wilmington
and Hare's Corner. Bids will be
asked for on these roads in the near
future. No definite action has been
taken on the alignment on the road
between Milford and Rehoboth.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
MIDDLETOWN STOPS THIEVES.
Have a Farmers Protective AssOcia-
tiOn That is Doing Good Work.

Have a Farmers Protective AssOcia-
tiOn That is Doing Good Work.
The annual meeting of the Middle
town Farmers Protective Association
was held Saturday with DR.. H. B.
Mcdowell, president, in the chair. 1t
was decided to continue the associa-
tion for the coming year, and the
more than two hundred members
will be asked soon to pay their an
rual dues of one dollar each. DR..
H. B. Mcdowell was reelected pres
ident; f. S. Jones, vice president;
Daniel w. Stevens, secretary and
treasurer. Eugene H. Shallcross,
George H. Janvier, George Schrader
and Edward Schetzler, executive
board. The association was formed
two years ago, after the farmers had
suffered losses aggregating many
thousands of dollars from two organ
lied gangs of hieves. These gangs
were broken up and the heads sent to
Jail. The depredations ceased i'm
mediately.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
NEWARK ACADEMY ON FIRE.
Flames Break Out in Building Where
Three Declaration Signers Studied

Fire in the old Newark Academy
caused considerable excitement among
the students Friday morning but lit
tie damage was done. The fire was
in the Freshmen class room and was
due to defective fiue and in some
manner it caught fire. The smoke at
tracted the attention of teachers and
students and the fire company was
notified. The blaze was eXtinguished
by the firemen with a hand extin-
guisher. The room where the fire was
discovered adjoins the janitor's quar-
ters and had it started during the
night would have been much more
serious. 1t was necessary to cut into
a portion of the wall to get to the
smOuldering flames. School was dis
missed for the remainder of the day
while repairs were being made. The
building is one of the oldest and most
historic in tn State. 1t was former
ly the Newark Academy and was
grant from Penn under control of the
Newark Academy trustees. The trus-
tees can not dispose of the property
and it was for this reason that the
local board of education had to secure
ground in another location for the
high school. Three signers
of the Declaration of Independence at
tended Newark Academy and their is
q tablet on the front of the building
commemorating that fact. 1t is said |
that a portion of the building was
standing during the Revolutionary |
war and that shoes were made there
for the soldiers in the Continental
Army.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
SMYRNA CLUB WOMEN GIVE
CLEVER MINSTREL SHOW
CLUB HOUSE PACKED To DOOR
FRIDAY TO HEAR TALENT
Mrs. Olive HirOns ShaIIcross Ar
ranged Affair and Was InterlOcu-
tOr--Hervey p. Hall Makes Debut

a large and appreciative audience
gathered at the Century Club House
FRIDAY evening to see the club women
with the assistance of outside talent.
give minstrel show. That it was a
stupendOus success was due to the
untiring efforts of Mrs. Olive Hirons
ShallcrOss, chairman of the commit
tee, and to her assistants. The "Cir-
Gle" occupied the stage with the an
propriate stage scenery as a back
ground, and the music was rendered
by Mrs. E. C. Billeb. Mrs. Olive
Hlrons Shallcross was interlocutor:
the end men were Mr.. Hervev P.
Hall and Mr.. Raymond Cummins. the
end women were Mrs. Cummins E.
Speakman and Mrs. Thomas H. Cow
erdale and the company of enter
talnerS who composed the rest of the
circle were. Prof. C. w. w. Shantz.
Mrs. L. L. Artis, Prof. K. S. Covey,
Mrs. j. w. Stayton, Mr.. Oscar Steh-
ley, Mrs. Alice Read, Mr.. Thomas
Stayton and Miss Anna Wilson. The
men wore white trousers and black
coats and the women wore white
skirts and black coats. All were
"Bunt-cork" except Mrs. Shallcross
who occupied a dais becomingly
gOwned in a black evening dress. The
program opened with a song by the
company entitled "Girl of Mine"
This was followed by a solo, every
body Shimmies Now," by Mr.. Thomas
Stayton; also, Everybody Calls Me
Honey" Miss Anna Wilson; solo,
big Bass Viol," Mr.. Stehley; solo,
Lucy" Mrs. Coverdale; solo and
quartette, Mr.. C. w. Shantz (soloist) &,
and Mr.. Cummins, Mr.. Stehley, Mr..
StaytOn and Mr.. Covey; solo, "Give
Me the Sultan's Harem," Mr.. He1vey
T. Hall; solo, "Tell Me-" Mrs. L. L.
Arts; solo, "My Baby's Arms" Mr..
c. Raymond Cummins; monologue,
"A Suffragette's Argument" by Mrs.
H. D. Boyer; duet and dance, "Oui,
Oui, La, La" by Mrs. J. w. Stayton
and Mr.. Thomas Stayton; Mrs. L. L.
Artis (soloist) and quartette, "Swa-
nee Shore;" solo and dance, "Tll Be
Yours Once in a While" Mrs. Cum
minis E. Spealzman. The songs and
dances were interspersed with jokes
in regular minstrel style, and the
concluding number of the entertain
ing program was a chorus ain
China" by the entire company.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
WHOLE NO. 1892
5OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wesley Start, For-
merly of Smyrna, Enjoy Occasion
With Their Friends in Phila.4

Sunday evening Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Wesley Start celebrated their fftieth
wedding anniversary, at their resi-
dence, 5457 Pine street, PHILADELPHIA.
The affair was quietly arranged by
their children, and while no invita-
hCns were issued for the celebration
the venerable but happy couple we're
the recipients of half a hundred cards
from friends in Delaware, MARYLAND.
Virginia and New York who remem-
Tered Mr.. and Mrs. Start had reached
the half-century mark in their jour
ney of welded bliss. Ten five dollar
gold pieces, each enclosed in a gold
coin box, were presented by the
children, the presentation speeches be-
ing made by Misses Sara Hester
Stewart and Jane Matilda Mont
gomery, grandchildren. All day Sum
day many friends dropped in to con-
gratulate the "bride and groom" In
the evening when the gold coins were
presented, all of the children, accom-
panied by their parents, were present
and the happy occasion will be long
remembered by those who partici-
pated. Mr.. and Mrs. Start were mar
ried in Philadelphia, February 1,
1870. Their union was blessed with
thirteen children, nine of whom are
living: William Start, of Boston, John
Start, of Trenton; Miss Nan Start,
Mrs. |. N. Stewart, Mrs. G. Davis
Brown, Mrs. May Montgomery, Mrs.
Percy MacClain, Allen r. and Elwood
Start, of Philadelphia. In 1914 Mr..
and Mrs. Start moved to Smyrna,
where they resided until 1904, return
ing to Philadelphia. Two years ago
Mr.. Start purchased his present spa
cious home on Pine street, where the
children hope to celebrate many more
wedding anniversaries for their par
ents. Mr.. Start, who takes an inter-
est in all Grand Army affairs, enjoys
the best of health and is as active as
a man of fifty years.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
MILLINGTON HAS BERRY BOOM
Queen Anne's Farmers Planning to
Raise Big Crop of Strawberries.

queen AnneS Farmers Planning to
Raise Big Crop of Strawberries.
Millington, Md, Feb. 2-Consider-
able impetus was given the strawber-
ry boom in the northern section Of
Queen Anne's county by large meet
ing held in Millington, under the SUI
pervision of the Millington Board of
Trade. The meeting was called to
order by President J. P. Aheln, of the
Millington organization, and among
the speakers were County Agent Der
rick, of Kent county; l. T. Salisbury,
Of Ridgely, who is an extensive grew
er of berries, and q. 7. Travels, in-
spectOr and assistant State entomolo-
gisC. A representative of The Ar
mOur Packing Company was present
and stated that as soon as berries
were grown in sufficient quantities,
plant similar to the one at Ridgely
would be built at Millington. Farm
ers are manifesting keen interest in
the plan to lessen the corn and wheat
acreage, and increase the number of
acres in berries and smaller crops.