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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
NEWS OF A DAY
DOWN THE STATE
Lively Campaign Has Been
Aroused Over Seaford's Town
Election, Next Monday.
FAMILY ILL WITH FLU"
Appropriate Extension of Rccog-
milton to Laurel Men Who Lost
Lives in the Service.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. 24.-Commandcr Cecil
Il. Benson of Laurel Post, No. Q, American
Legion have presented to the families
of Levin Ellis, George Hopkins, and Rog
ers Gupby certificates of honor from the
French government and medals from the
State American Legion. The medals are
of bronze and the ribbons from which
they are suspended, hold "A gold pin to
show the the one III whose honor they were
presented had made the supreme sacrifice
while in the service of his country.
Levin Ellis was the son of Mrs. Lula
b. Ellis on Willow street and was one of
the most popular young men TO go from
this community. He died while ut Camp
Meade, from pneumonia, following an
attack of Flu
George Hopkins was the son of Cap
tain and Mrs. Vernon Hopkins of Bethel.
He enlisted IN the navy and was sent
to Newport, r. |. where he was taken
with pneumonia within day or two
after his arrival and died in about n
week.
Roger Gunby was the son of Mrs.
Jennie Gunbv and was the only one from
this section To die In France, where he
succumbcd to pneumonia following the
'thu'
Commander Benson of Laurel Post,
who presented the awards was the first
and only soldier from this community
to be wounded while in the service. He
was severely injured July is, 1918, while
leading his company in charge through
wheat field after the death of his cap
tain. A shell exploded under him blow
ing of all his clothing breaking several
ribs. injuring one leg and leaving him
lying unconscious on the field He was
for about two weeks and it
was several months before he rcioined
his command
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
FINANCIAL NOTES.

The War Finance Corporation announces
that it will pay of on maturity its out
standins bonds due on April /, amounting
to S115.oo0. 900.
The market at present offers many op-
portunities for investment which exceed
those that have presented themselves for
months past" says Henry Clews.
The Copper Export Association is under
stood to have sold approximately Il. 900. 900
pounds of copper to Europe. and independ-
ept agencies close to 5000 900 pounds in a
week 81 lel. cents per pound
poretion. numbering 1851, have been
notified of a particip ipation in profits of
1919 business which will distribute to them
f2.5o5,2 ,2S6, either all in cash or stock and
cash.
Stockholders of the WHY'S Overland Com
pany will meet March "a TO vote on propo-
sition 20 increase authorized capital stock to
SIPS OOO. 900 ICONS istingof S75, 900. 900 com
mon. S25. .0oo. 600 existing preferred stock
and 100000 new !aniof ] prefersed1,a ,Ts1,,.
Co. held in Cleveland, stockholders approve
authorization of issue of s40,ooo.0o0 first
National BOARD of Farm Orcaniza tions in
conference al Washington appoints com
mittoe to draw up platform and examine
represent 900 .oo0 farmers and will en-
deavor to find man whose unmistakabie
position on important questions. especial
ly those relating to agriculture. justife
E. T. toomis. president of the Le-
high Valley Railroad. just returned from
for optimism regarding the future OF the
railroads under the Cummins-Esch bill. II
il constructive legislation. and / believe the
interstate commerce commission will han
die the problem now put up to IL in
big way. ! think the commission vi
sense the countrywide demand that our
transportation lines be placed on q solid
founds ton OF credit which will enable them
TO grow and expand. and at the same time
meet the service demands of the public.
American Chain Co. of Bridgeport. Conn
has purchased control of the Page Steel and
Wire Co. with mills al Monessen, Pa. and
Adrian. Mich.
Tonopsh Belmont surf inlet property
ports net prof IS for January Of 1913 .0S3.
compared with sB3 ,642 in December last,
and SIS. .296 in ia huary. 1919
Cluett. Peabody & Co reports for the
year ended December 81, 1919. Surplus after
all charges and Federal taxes. s5,I53 .12e.
against 81 S71 1872 in 1918.
General Electric Co. stockholders at a
special meeting March I6. will vote on a
propos ton to increase the aut horized capt
tai stock of the company from SIPS. 600 900
10 $4,000. 900. The proposed increase is
TO enable the company TO obtain addi-
tiona working capital from time TO time
through subscript on thereto by the stock
holders TO provide the shares for distri-
button of the usual semi-annual stock divi-
dend and for other corporate purposes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
LIVELY CAMPAIGN IN sEAFORD.
spccial Corrcnpondencc of Eycrr EvcnIng

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
seaford, Feb. 24.Althougb two can
didates have withdrawn their names
in the municipal election fight here, which
takes place next Monday, interest in the
outcome of this fight is increasing every
day. The candidates who have withdrawn
are J.. Avery Hobbs for mayor, and Walter
Il. Wallace for Councilman.
This brings the mayor fight down 70
two candidates George w. Donoho and
Captain John X. Eskridge- and the
Councilnlanic contest 20 three candidates
John u. g. Hill, Medford l.. Watson.
and W. Herbert Hall. An assessor is also
to be elected at this election, but the,in
eumbent. William A. Wheeler. IL the only
candidate. The campaign is becoming
quite lively.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE.
Special correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Stanton, Feb. 2i-At the meeting of
Diamond State Grange, IN Stanton Hall
last evening, announcement was made
of the Farmers Institute meeting to be
held in Stanton Hall, Wednesday after
noon, mt 80 There will bc an address
by Or. W. G. Middleton of the L. S.
Bureau Of Animal Industry on How 10
Have Tuberculosls-Free Cows.
Each member had been requested to
bring n hatchet TO this meeting and they
were used to drive tacks and nails. For
driving the largest number in 30 seconds,
Miss Ida Hutchinson won the prize, a
box OF candy; she drove - tacks.
The prize of cigars for men was awarded
to Fred Robinso who drove nails
the consolidation prize was awarded 10
Jacob G.. Maclary.
number of valentines made by the
members on st. Valentine Day were
auctioned off, causing much amusement.
Miss Hutchinson had puzzle, and To
all who solved it, favor appropriate for
Washington's Birthday, was given.
Next Monday night there will be a
surprise program, in charge of the master,
overseer and secretary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
DELAWARE GRANGE.
Special Correspondence of Every Eve

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newport, Feb. 24-Delaware Grange,
at Newport. last evening, decided to visit
Hockessin Grange on Monday evening,
March D. Also, TO have a St. Patrick's
Day party, and Miss Irene Gregg, Miss
Olive Smith and George J.. Snyder were
appointed committee to arrange for same.
The following program was rendered
during the lecturers hour: instrumental
solo. Miss Emma 5. Maclary; readings
by Miss Irene Gregg, Mrs. Nellie +. Sny-
der, and Mrs. George Frederick; vocal
solo, Miss Marie Young
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
NEWS OF LAUREL.
Special Correspondence Of Every Eveninl

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. 2d.-Mr. and Mrs. VIII
liam H. Taylor of East Laurel arc receiv-
ing congratulations on the birth of their
second child, daughter, who arrived
early yesterday morning
The recent rains have made the roads
in the rural parts of the country almost
impossible for heavy vehicles. A great
deal of water is standing in many Of the
fields which it is feared will greatly re-
tard early farming operations.
Mrs Harley O. Rggin has been spend
ing week in Philadelphia and Harrington.
At the latter place she visited her daughter
Mrs. Harry r. Thomson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul G. White Of Will
mington are here visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
A. W Robinson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
EXCHANGE DROPS AGAIN.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, Feb. 24.-The rate on de-
nland bills for the English pound sterling
dropped 5l4 cents here today, opening
prices being quoted at S335l4.
Franc checks opened at the rate of 1870
for the American dollar off SO centimes
and lire checks were quoted at 1S.40
down As centimes. The German mark
was quoted at LOS.
At the end of the first hour demand
sterling had rallied to sS.3SH, up ga
cents from the opening Gables were
$3,S9A.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24

bushel hamper. Taking the season as a
whole, the crop has kept very well,
although few OF the storage houses have
suffered severe loss, running possibly
from 25 to 40 per cent.
Many of the packers report their
sweets rs keeping almost perfectly. Al
though they are being sent to the markets
by carloads daily, large part Of the
crop remains unmoved and some Of the
brokers have not shipped potato from
some Of the houses. 1t is feared all the
crop will get into markets before the
late spring.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24

had been in i'll health for number Of
years and since becoming too feeble To
work had made his home aInnnC his
children.
For many years Mr.. Williams was night
man on the Seaford police force. His re-
mains will be brought 10 scaford, Wcdncs-
day, and inferred in Odd FcIlows ceIpe terry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
SHIPPING SWEET POTATOES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. 24-FarmeTs and sweet
potato brokers in this community con-
tinue TO ship several cars of sweets daily
10 the cities of the north and west, and
are receiving from S2l0 TO 1920 per
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FAMILY I'LL WITH INFLUENZA.
speciaI Correspondencc Of Every Evrning

Newport. Feb. 24-Mr. and Mrs
Herbert Phillips and FIVE children of near
Newport are confined To their home with
the grip This is the entire family, with the
exception of a nine-year old girl, who had
been trying to care for the sick members
of the family until Saturday, when Red
Cross nurses from Wilmington came to the
rescue
DR. John Ball is the attending physician
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
PNEUMONIA VICTIM.
Special Corrc-nondencc of Every Evening

Special CORRESPONDENCE OF Fvtry EvthfnH
Stanton, Feb. 24.-Warren l.. Nc
Callister, aged 40 years, died Mt his home.
near here, Saturday evening, following
an attack of influenza and pneumonia.
lie i sur by his wife, who prior to
her marriage was Miss Julia Lofiand of
near New Castle. and four children.
Funeral services will be held at White
Clay Greek Church, Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
Chester Youth Saved Miss Baker.

II was Edward A. Dugan of Chester,
Pa. who rescued Miss Jennie Baker, who
fell in well at Bellefonte on Sunday
night He had Just alighted from a
southbound car when he heard the call
for help and responded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
DEATH OF JOHN WILLIAMS.

Seaford, Feb. 24--John Williams, aged
70 years, lifelong resident of this town,
died, Sunday, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. l.. V. Messick. in Wilmington He
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-24
"Gets-If' Stops Pair Instantly and Corn
Soon Lifts Right Of.

4 few drops OF "Gets-It" qlencbes
corn pains like water quenches FIRE.
Gives you immediate relief
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-11-05
CORDELL

School Is progressing nicely with
Jesse Cordle, teacher.
Misses Mollie Griffith and Mona Ar
rington spent Sunday with Vergie and
Nola Cordle
Miss Mamie Steele spent the week.
end with home folks.
Misses Vergie Morris, Mamie and
Sylvia Steele, Mona Arlington, Nola
Cordle and Mollie Griffith were out
kodaking Saturday evening.
Mrs. w. II. c. Thompson Of Ports
mouth, is visiting home folks at this
place.
Miss Jewel Swetnam spent Saturday
with Miss Lydia Osborn.
Lunda Baker spent this week with
home folks
Willie Moore will return to his school
after spending two weeks with home
folks.
Lewis Moore spent Monday with
Willie Moore.
Dave Justice and family passed ur
our creek Sunday.
Lonzo Arlington and Herbert Hew-
lett motored to Louisa Saturday or
business.
Simon Arrington's baby is very sick
Several from this place attended the
pie social at Blaine Saturday night.
The wedding bells are expected tc
| ring soon.
Elva NJ. Cordle was ealing on Esta
Moore Sunday. 4BEAUTIES.
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KAVANAUGH

Mr.. j, r. Rice has returned from
Portsmouth whore he has been visiting
his daughter. ..~..... .a. "
Mr., and Mrs, Hale of Columbus, Wis
tied here recently. .5 .... .>.. a..
Mrs. Burg Bolt. who has been work
ing in Ashland was called home by the
illness of her little boy. .>
The birthday party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Hensley in honor of their
little daughter, Charlene. The party
was well attended. There was quite a
large crowd and all reported good
time. .... -.
MIR. and Mrs Lett OF Kenova, W. Va,
were visiting in our vicinity Sunday.
Lewis Faulkner, who has been sick
for some time is no better. Their In
fnnt son, Lewis Burr. is also very sick
at this writing. ...
Sam Truman was a business visitor
in Catlettsburg Tuesday.
b. II. Wright went 10 lronton this
week for medical treatment. He Is i'm
proving, Sf NTAA.
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Meads Branch and Norris

Our school has closed, the teacher
having been called away by the illness
of a brother.
e. B. McGanaham of Warfield, KY,
is here on visit to relatives and
friends.
Service was held at the school house
Sunday night.
Mrs. John Miller has returned home
from visit to her daughter.
The Misses Tossie and Laura Hick-
man gave delightful party Saturday
night in honor of their cousin, Miss
Tennie Hickman of Henry Clay A
large crowd attended and al! reported
a nice time.
Bob Stewart was in Louisa Thurs
day and Friday.
Mrs. Julian Mead and daughter of
Columbus. will arrive here very soon
for visit to home folks.
Mont johnson, Jr., has returned to
Logan after a few days visit with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Doug Johnson.
Miss Waldo Judd of Ohio, is visit
ing her grandfather, Elijah Judd of
Norris.
The quarterly meeting will be held
at the Spencer church at Norris the
first Saturday and Sunday in Novem-
Der. FAREWELL SUMMER.
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PLENTY OF PROOF
FROM PEOPLE YOU kNoW-FRoM
LOUISA CITIZENS.

The greatest skeptic can hardly fail
to be convinced by evidence like this.
1t is impossible to produce better proof
of merit than the testimony OF resi-
dents of Louisa. OF people who can
be seen at any time, Read the follow
ing case of II:
]. w. Pinson, Lock Ave. Louisa,
says: MY kidneys were weak and !
suffered severely. My back ached and
sharp, cutting pains darted through
the small of 1t. could hardly straight
ten after bending over and the kidney
secretions were highly colored and ir-
regular in passage, Doan's Kidney
Pills cured me of the complaint and !
have felt well ever since"
Price 60c. at ali dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Pin
son had Foster Milburn Co, Mfrs,
Buffalo, N, Y.
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GRIFFITH CREEK

James Mcknight and family, OF
Ashland, drove through in their new
car Saturday and are spending few
days here the guests OF Mrs. Nc
knights parents Rev. and Mrs. w. q,
Pennington. ....
Reys. Ernest York and Jesse Thomp-
son preached at Cherryville Sunday
and Sunday night at the Baptist
Church at Summit, "..
Lys Summons and wife spent Sun
day the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Perry at Chapman. 49,. 49,,
Ned Austin was over from Peach
Orchard sunday Mr. Austin was the
man who a couple OF months ago was
crudely assaulted by two Baldwin
Felts thugs while others with drawn
pistols kept the citizens back Mr..
Austin was n friend OF League Of
Workers and was beaten unconscious
by the mob OF coal barons' Cossacks
OF Mcdowell county, w. Va,
Herbert Lemaster has been appoint
ed road overseer on our creek. Go to
Il boy, you VIII never learn any
younger. -. .a...
Clyde Miller and family motored up
from town and spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs, John Preston. Mrs. Preston
accompanied them home Sunday even
ing for short visit r..
Ilnzic Moore transacted business in
Louisa Saturday
4 NJ. C. Summons called on Glenhayes
lends sunday. .
a Dukes mixture OF the local teams
Xkayed Richardson Sunday and was
Nsaten II to II. Richardson didn't
Have a full team and some, of our
boys filled their ranks and did their
Bit TO bring Richardson's victory. Come
back. boys, we will make It as hot for
you as we can. .- r. ...
Misses Opal and Shirley Miller, OF
Ledoclo. came over Sunday for few
days visit with relatives. MUTT.
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CHARLEY

Bascom Boyd was calling on Ella
Spencer,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Diamond have re-
turned after visit to friends at this
place.
Charley Daniel, Alafair M. Boiling,
Rosa M. Dixon motored to Lowmans-
vile one day last week.
Reason Swan was calling on Tina
Nickel Sunday. -
A large crowd went chestnut hunt
ing one day last week. All report a
nice time.
Ella Spencer was visiting relatives
at Ulysses Saturday.
Alafair Boiling, Rosa Dixon and
Charley Daniel attended the party at
Mrs. Balls Thursday night.
Charley Daniel, Alafair Boiling, Rosa
Dixon and Mrs L. c. Hays motored to
Lowman station Tuesday.
Leonard Griffith is expected to visit
his parents at this place soon.
Alafair Boiling and Rosa Dixon Wis
tied Miss Edith Dixon Sunday.
Mrs James H. Preston and daughter
were visiting her parents at this place.
Roscoe Hays and family are on the
sick list, but are convalescing.
Jno. Hays, Jr., has pneumonia and
is no better at this writing. A
BLACK EYES.
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OVERDA

Misses Jettie and Artie Holbrook
spent Saturday and SundayIwith their
sister, Mrs. Austin Webb.
Willie Presley had the misfortune OF
throwing, hfs arm out Of place Friday,
but is recovering now.
Gilbert Blankenship, who has en-
ployment at Ashland spent Saturday
and Sunday with home folks.
Miss Thelma Webb was shopping at
Dennis Thursday.
Mrs. Herman Webb spent Friday
with Mrs. Willie lobe.
Several from here are expecting to
attend the pie social at Gait Saturday
night.
Chester Webb made a business trip
to Louisa Saturday.
MISE. M. Clevenger was visiting
Mrs. L. p. Webb Sunday.
Mrs. w. M. Crabtree spent Sunday
with home folks.
Mrs. Andy Webb was visiting Mrs,
Boston Hammond Friday night.
Il. M. Cleyenger attended church at
Oak Hill Sunday.
Mrs. Ethel Crabtree and family paid
home folks visit Sunday. gtat
Leo Clevenger. who is attending
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MADGEl'

There will be pie social and fishing
pond here Saturday night, November 8.
Everybody, cordial yinyited.
Several from here attended the pie
mite at Busseyyille Saturday night.
Miss Gertrude Damron of Fallsburg
visited home folks Sunday and Sun
day
Miss Gee Hutchinson was business
visitor at Busseyviiie Monday.
Mrs John Muney spent Monday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Brad
ley.
j. o. Pigg and daughter. Miss Mon
ME and Allen Hutchinson attended the
entertainment at Dry Ridge Sunday. .
Bess and Clifford Clarkson spent
Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Harri-
son Terrell. r. b.. e.. .. ~,
Miss Goldie Hughes was business
visitor in Louisa Friday. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Newsom and
children spent Saturday night with
| Jim Adams and family. ..s, rs
Shade Chanin of Christmas was the
guest Of Misses Gladys, Georgia Lee
and Emily Haws Saturday and Sun
| day. 49,. -.
Hib Clarkson and Want Wellman
were the guests OF NJ Nelson Sunday
Mr. and Mrs .Ova Berry and little
son of Sprigg, w, Va, were the week
end guests of relatives here.
Tom Large and Asberry Adams OF
! Daniels creek were calling on friends
| here Sunday. "
Thed and Homer O'Neal OF Ever
! green spent Friday night with Gee and
Allen Hutchinson. 49,. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Bradley spent
Sunday with relatives at Prichard, w
Va. ..*. 81. ...-
Mrs. Con Carter of Yatesvlle spent
Friday with her mother. Mrs. j. d
| Damron. t'.t...
Miss Inez Wellman spent Sunday
evening with Miss Laura Bradley.
John Wellman spent Sunday with
George Meek and family. ill.,.
Miss Shirley Preece of Deep Hole
J called on Misses Gladys and Georgia
Lee Hws Sunday evening. .... .....'
/ Mrs. Gussie Roberts was shopping
at Busseyviile Monday.
! Mut Bradley was the guest of Want
Wellman Sunday evening. .'.
Arlie Derefeld of Christmas spent
Sunday evening with his sister, Mrs
G. A, Haws. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Burchett of Deep
| Hole passed through here Sunday.
! Vint Nolen of Smoky Valley spent
Sunday with home folks. III
| Oakley Heaberlin was the guest OF
G.. A. Haws Sunday.
Mrs. J. F. Nolen and daughter were
shopping at Busseyville Friday.
: Miss Inez Wellman was in Louisa
Friday having dental work done.
o.. MAGNOLIA BLOSSOMS.
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MATTE

Sunday school at this place is pro-
crossing nicely with ]. ID. Ball, Supt
Literary at the Matte school house
every Friday night.
Misses Ina and Emily Wheeler Of
Blaine are visiting their grandpa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Justice of
this place
Mrs. j. d. Ball and Mrs. w. A. Hays
were visiting relatives at Ashland last
week.
Mahala and Jeanette Moore will
leave soon for Greenup county.
c. c. Hays, wife and little grand
daughter, Mrs. Dora Moore and little
son and Mint Hays. wife and little
daughter were Sunday dinner guests
Of b. f. Moore and wife.
Henry Terry and family moved from
this place last week to Wallace Jor-
dams place at Blaine. They were good
neighbors and we are very sorry to
lose them. Mr.. Jordan has moved to
Louisa.
Allie Edwards and wife will move
into the house vacated by Mr.. Terry.
Mr.. Edwards and wife are good neigh
bors also.
Mrs. Minnie Moore and little son,
visited relatives in Louisa last week.
Estill Hays was calling on his best
girl at Little Blaine Sunday after
noon.
]. d. Ball motored to Louisa and
back Saturday.
The surprise party at G. " Balls
Sunday night In honor of Mahala
Moore was largely attended. A nice
time was reported.
@. " Ball. Jr., and wife spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd Childres
Jettie Hays and Minnie Moore spent
Saturday night with Mahala Moore.
MRS. GRUMPY. .