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Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
KENT GRAND AND PETIT JURY.
Three Grand Jurymen and Three Petit
Jurymen From Smyrna District.

y
Jurymen From Smyrna District.
Kent County Jury Commissioners
Burton and Powell drew the following
panel of Grand and Petit jurors, the
Grand Jury to serve for the year and
the Petit Jurymen for the coming
term of Court. They are: Grand
Jury: First William R. Da-
Wis, Frank Slaughter, Thomas Jeffer-
son; Second district-David Turner,
John w. Attix; Fourth district-Man-
ship Rash, Isaac L. Johnson; Fifth
district-Howell Buckingham, John T.
BucksOn, George w. Tebo; Sixth dis
trict-Charles S. Warren, Herman
Peck; Seventh district-Claude Hins-
ley. Alex. J. Draper, James Young;
Eighth district-Elijah F. Melvin,
Fred A. Hubbard; Ninth district-Sol-
ONION Sapp, William T. Sharp; Tenth
district-Zachariah JOrn, Sr., Emmett
Harrington. Petit Jurors, First dis
trict-Alfred L. Hudson. Theodore
Mannon, Thomas Earl Keith, Clifford
Jones; Second district-Ellis F. Dan
ner, Harry T. Smith, Arthur Moore,
John D. Smith; Third district-JOhn
r. Harris, Claude H. Pearson, Harry
B. Walton; Fourth district-John
Ashton, Charles COmegys, w. Victor
Downes; Fifth district-David S.
Butler, Caldwell w. Johnson. J. Wal
lace WOodford, William H. Russell;
Sixth distnct-Harry G. Clark, Nor
man Voshel, Joseph B. Cain; Seventh
district. Dawson Clark, Howard
G. Ross, Christian Singer, William H.
Jakes; Eighth district-Samuel Brad
ley, Charles w. Pritchett, John w.
Wilcutts, James w. Kerbin; Ninth
district-Elijah Baker, George Smith,
Jr., Robert d. Smith, George L. Har-
rington; Tenth district-GeOrge Davis
of Jehu, Howard Moore, John H.
Cain.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
CLARENCE B. RAYMOND GAssED
Rendered Unconscious By Gas Fumes
While Pumping Air In His Tires

Clarence B. Raymond, while pump
ing tires with the motor attachment
of his new COlO-Eight touring car he
recently purchased, was overcome by
gas fumes at DOughten's Garage Mon
day and was found unconscious on
the garage floor. Physicians were
at once summoned and he was re-
vived with much difficulty. He is now
about again. The doors of the ga
rage were closed at the time Mr..
Raymond was doing the work and he
was alone. Inhaling too much of the
carbon mOnOXide put him under.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
HARRY NJ GRIEvEs TAKES BRIDE
Married at High Noon on Saturday
TO Miss Ethel Robinson. Seaford


AT noon Saturday, in St. Luke's
Protestant Episcopal Church. at Sea-
ford, Miss Mary Ethel Robinson. cid
est daughter of ex-Mayor and Mrs
walter b. Robinson and Harry NJ
Grleves, of Bethlehem, Pa, only son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Grieves. of
smyrna, were married by Rev. VIII
ham II. Darbie, rector of the church
Lohengrin's wedding march was
played by Charles VanLeer. in The
following manner: The bride was
given IN marriage by her brother. 7
Halbert Robinson, the bridesmaid was
Miss Ethel Gneves, Smyrna, sister Of
groom, and the best man was Georoa
Earle DonOhO, of Seaford. The usb-
ers were William H. Parsons and Ira
Wright, both Of Seaford. The bride
wore a dress of dark blue beaded
geOrgette and carried a bunch of
roses. During the war the bride was
an active worker in the Red Cross
Society and the Liberty Loan drives.
She sang at many of the entertain
ments in Seaford and elsewhere to
raise money for war purposes. A we'd
ding breakfast was served at the Ho-
tel Sussex, following the ceremony.
The couple left on a wedding journey
and will live in Bethlehem.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
Scottens BUYS Wrights, Garage

George P. Scotton & Sons, of Hart
ley, have purchased of George D.
Wright & Son their garage and repair
shop business, on Main street, and
will handle all but the Buick agency
which the Wrights will continue.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
IlIfJ CITIZENS ARE
| 0TFR HIGHWAY ROUTE
!, TAKES BOULEVARD
'r NILE FROM VILLAGE
and Citizens Protest
!. Reing Shut Out But Fear
J :. Will Be Unavailing.

..J Ian. 2O.-Residents Of
~ Of Blackbird are protest
.'s.t the proposed course OF
! Highway in that section.
nn one-half of a mile east
,rape in order to straighten
10 Of the proposed highway
- 1.ralleI from Smyrna to
+ will leave the present
,,d at a point one mile south
,bird and continue through the
a woods, crossing the head
,Lbird creek and coming out
ia near the property known
y Point. The new course
BY the highway engineer is
a very rough and ragged sec
n Of it known as "Gum Bush
A petition is being cir
IN the village and nearly all
dents are opposed to the road
tsblished on the proposed
They claim that it will re-
rsatly the value of their prop
also take business away
local merchants. In addition
cut through several small
,,j thus cause the owners
convenience. Many residents
are heartily in favor of the
rbray, but they would like
come through the village of
on the course of the
State road. Two hills were
considerably when the pres
road was built by the New
county Levy Court in 1912,
in excellent condition de-
heavy traffic. 1t is expected
ral members of the State
Commission and a delegation
bird residents, headed by w.
0n, Jr., will hold a confer
ihe near future. The petition
presented then and perhaps
tuR route decided upon def
ery little hope Of the new high
ery little hope of tht new high
eing built on the line of pres
d old State road, in spite of
Otests.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
no PAY UPSTATE FARMERS
ssman Layton Introduces Bill
Of Farmers Around Port Penn

ssnan Layton Introduces Bill
1 Of Farmers Around Port Penn
introduced in Congress on
Il ly Congressman Caleb r. Lay
onzlng and directing the
Of the Treasury to pay
iarmers Of New Castle coun-
mounts awarded by the United
ouu here for the land con-
0y the Government in con-
with the construction of the
A9cAWell Loading Plant, at
I'm, was referred to the com
% claims. The bill introduced
@entative Layton, asks for
d S52,27O.9O. There are 26
claims itemized in the bill.
l@n made an effort to have
''lnt inserted in a bill before
v a lew weeks ago, but was
s'iuI at that time. The bill
l'Ted to the committee on
should this bill become a
would be of great benefit TO
many Of the farmers of New
%an'y' as it is impossible to
'al' land so that it will be-
''lactive for farming pur-
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
HOPE TO RESUME CANAL WORK
DeIaware's Representatives Seek to
Eliminate Provisions of Bill.

Belief is held at the Federal Engin-
eer office that Congress will eliminate
the provisions in the River and Har-
bors Act which threatens to hold up
funds for improving the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal. The provision
holds that all new work on which the
actual cost is 40 per cent. higher
than the original estimates shall be
abandoned. Senators Ball and VOL
colt and Representative Layton, Of
this State, are working to eliminate
the provision, which threatens to tie
up waterways work in all parts of the
country.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
NEW KENT GRANGE OFFICERS.

Installed at Camden Thursday. A.
Latta, of Smyrna, Is Overseer.
Kent County Pomona Grange, on
Thursday, at Camden, installed the
following officers for the year: Mas
ter. w. V. Cosden, Dover; Overseer,
J. A. Latta, Smyrna; lecturer, Jeffer-
son Cooper, Cheswold; secretary, Miss
Ida Rosa, Milford; chaplain. Alexan-
der Cow, FELTON,; steward, M. Lemix,
Milford; assistant steward, Ed. TOdd,
Viola; Ceres, Mrs. w. w. Moore
Camden; Flora, Mrs. Marshall Derby.
Woodside; Pomona, Mrs. w. v. Cos
den; treasurer, John Heyd FELTON,.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
Second Turbine Unit Nearly Ready.

The second turbine unit at the Elec-
trio Light Plant is being connected up
and will be tried out this week. Con-
tinuous current is soon to be perma-
nently established
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE MEETS,
Entertained by Miss Katherine Knots
and Miss May Thompson.

The Queen Esther Circle met with
Miss Kathryn Knots and Miss May
Thompson, at the home Of Miss Knots
on Wednesday evening, January 18th.
Following the devotional service a
poem for the new year was read by
Miss May Thompson, and mission
ary story was told by Miss Pauline
Pryor. After short business session
a social hour was enjoyed. Five new
members were enrolled at this meet
ing.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
Warner w. Price Buys Fine Home.

Warner w. Price has purchased
from Thomas Attix the residence on
North Main street, formerly the Alex.
G. Cummins' property, and will make
it his home. Mr.. Price sold part of
the ground to Asbury Church to give
more yard room to parsonage.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
Death of Mrs Kate S. Downes aged s

Mrs. Kate S. Downes, widow of the
late Bennett Downes, of Ingleside,
Md, died at the home of her cousin,
John FARRELL, in Ridgely Md, on
on Saturday, 10th. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday. Interment
was in Denton, Md, Cemetery. Mrs.
Downes was a native of Delaware,
and daughter of the late Thomas
Slaughter. The deceased was in her
67th year of age.
Death of Miss Margaret Knots, go
Miss Margaret Knots, aged 50,
daughter of the late Thomas and
Mary (Clough) Knots and sister of
w. G. Knots, of Kenton, died Sunday
after a long illness. She was buried
at Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna, yes
terday, following services at w. A.
FAIRIES & Sons undertaking parlors,
in charge of Rev. r. P. Nichols.
Samuel J. Hickey Dies at Dover.
Samuel J. Hickey, Sr, aged 70,
died at his sons, James Hickey,
Dover, last night, January 20, and
will be buried in Smyrna, tomorrow
Thursday, p. M, at Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Deceased lived in Smyr-
ma a number of years before going to
Dover. Leaves two children, James,
of Dover, and Lewis, of Denver, Col.
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
'''O Up SMYRNA CENSUS
kv. 'hurlOck and Denney
'Hy Amusing Exneriencns

Il 'l' W.. .HurlOck and Denney
'' Amusing Experiences.
ilA Of taking the census in
!. ABOUT completed, but the
- 'iA'lo~n' as no informa-
!. e given out at this time
,... '%o enumerators in the
mn ,p'a'Iye district of Kent
a,.en 5.u n includes all of Smyrna,
\ p. hook Island and parts
n. o'enford and other small
\ ssqmeratOrs are William
rs,,'a aild Robert H. Dennev,
i complaint hitherto
spraa rslsos stories is made bv
ID @.1.. ,a.or. He stated that
n.s sSS'lIon' "Are there any
lg on a as horses, cows, or
.bovt y T.. the premises % was
'"o hundred noo,Io
a' Tba laugh. 'No, not
q ba ,'e !. trouble is, said the
gb ss.s 7 !, expected to join
eIl tbs ny. 'i'ne' and he threat
la next one to pop a new
Smyrna times., 1920-01-21
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK.
George MOfIitt, Aged 81, Uncle of w
H. and J. W. StaytOn, of Smyrna,
Dies at Leipsic-Other Deaths

George MOfitt, aged 81, resident of
Leipsic, died on Thursday last, after
a lingering illness. He was a son of
the late George and Hester Mum
bers) MOfitt, and spent practically
his whole life at farming. He was
an uncle of William H. Stayton and
j. w. StaytOn, of Smyrna, and was
esteemed by large circle of friends.
He was a bachelor and resided with
his sister in Leipsic. Funeral serv-
ices took place Sunday at the M. P.
Church in Leipsic in charge of The
Rev. Mr.. Crosby and Rev. Mr.. Lane,
and interment was in the burving
ground adjoining the church.
mrs. VIM. r. Brown, Formerly Dover.
Mrs. William Riley Brown, died
early Thursday morning, at the Kens-
ingtOn Hospital, Philadelphia, after an
operation on Tuesday. Mrs. Brown
formerly Miss Margaret Lynch, had
been i'll for the past five weeks at the
home of her sister, Mrs. George E.
Walls, Georgetown, Del. She was
taken to the hospital last week for
treatment. Mrs. Brown resided at
Wyoming, Del, and was private secre-
tary to Governor John G. Townsend,
Jr. She was we'll known in Dover
circles, and will be long remembered
by her many friends, as always hav-
ing pleasant smile and genial word
for every one. Funeral took place at
Georgetown, on Sunday.
EnOch G. Alice, Native of Smyrna.
Enoch G. Alice, aged SO years, died
at Middletown, Friday morning. He
was son of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Alice, of near Smyrna, and
came to Middletown, in 1879, and had
made his home there since that date.
Mr. Allee's wife died but few
months ago. He leaves a daughter,
Miss Emily Alice, who made her
home with her father; son, George,
who lives at Newben, N. c., and two
sisters, Mis- Anna Alice and Mrs.
Mary Hall, of Middletown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
SITS Pollyanna Suits $l.59

Athletic Union Suits-shoulder strap
and bodice styles; white and pink: sizes
"a to a. Pollyanna and E. NJ. c. styles.
Palais RoyaI-Main Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
soc Vests, 39c

Women's Fine Rib Vests, flesh
or white; some have deep lace
yoke; sleeveless; made large and
full; broken assortment of sizes,
SO TO AZ. = Thursday at 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Union Suits, Csc

Women's Fine Rib Envelope
Union Suits, Teddy Bears, tubular
neckband, shell knees, low neck.
Sizes Sc and So. Thursday at CSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Union Suits, SEC

Women's Flesh Colored Union
Suits, tubular neck band. low
neck, no, sleeves, tight knees.
Sizes So and SO. Regular price, 7oc.
Sale price. SOC.
Palais Roynl-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Mems Silk Hose

u n t e r woven CT 0E
they should and , L Id
do wear longest; all sizes, in
blue, champagne, cordovan and
black. Such Silk Socks at Sl25
pair will appeal to men look
irg for. relia bility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Mems $3.50 Pajamas

Su m m er Cloth Pa CO
jamas, in blue, pink. Law pO
ender. tan and white. Made
with low neck and frog fasten-
ings. Regularly at $3.50. Re-
duced to S2 On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Women's Knit Underwear Special Lots


Low neck, sleeveless, tight knee and
umbrella styles; also bodice with tape
strap; white and pink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
The July Reduction Sale Includes Best
Mems Pure Silk Shirts
at $1O@::ee

These are our tailored Shirts that
have earned the reputation of being
the best in town at $3.50 and $1,000.
Tomorrow morning they enter in
the July Reduction Sale at $1,000
for choice-plus zoe tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21

Women's
Silk Hose, $1.lO
Regularly at $1.s0

Just 800 pairs of these novelty
Silk Hose, with long silk boot,
made of thread. silk and fiber silk
in lace effects. Black and white,
black and blue and black and
green, heather effects; all sizes;
first quality with seam up the
back. Regular price, $3.50. To-
morrow's July Reduction Sale at
$l.10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Fiber Hose, 45c Pair

Women's Black Fiber Silk Hose,
with long silk boot, high spliced
heel, with seam up the back.
Seconds. Sizes 81 to TO- Thurs
day at 45c pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Mems Robes

Coat Style Dressing C1O
K o bes. of silk-like ~ III
mercerized pongee color poplin.
Style, quality and fit are com
bined in these robes. Note the.
tailoring and the silk trimmings
IN brown. blue and green. See
window diSplay-then step in
side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21

A. CO 0Q-Always of washing these lovely white
al ~o'1O dresses Made of wolfe batste India linen and
ogandy dainty Styles rued Some with medaions
outlined in ces with self ribbon sash Sizes to a.
Values, S. to $7o8. At $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Special Reduchon sol Interest %
Children'S Summer Dresses Reduced to $229 and

A. @ 10-Tab. filled with Chdren's White Colored
~ ~@'A/ Dresses. in lawn, wolfe, gingham and poplin
Pretty styles with fancy collar and sash
IA At 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21
Mems Union Suits

This, grade of CT In
"MadewelT" Suits QI.CO
sells regularly atS25. Summer
style-of white Isle, sleeveless
and knee length. Save the diff
ference tomorrow between $225
and $50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
NO HOME
BUILDING
FOR S. 0. CO.


WHITING. IND. Mach @6-Great dis
appointment was manifested here yes
terdsy because OF word received from
chicago that the STANDARD oil Com
pany win have no home building pro-
ersm in Whiting for the year 1890.
The information is unon lcial. but
comes from a reliable source. This
viii be a disappointment to large
number ~ employees who hoped and
expected that the company would come
10 the relief OF the home seekers.
About four hundred homes are need
ed in Whiting at the present time
Many Of the Standard OH employees had
hoped that the company would pur-
chase a tract or land and build sew
eral hundred houses to be sold at
cost A. low interest rates
For the past two months the mat
ter Of dwellings has been a very live
question in the BOARD or Industrial
Relations a. the Standard oil plant,
and many hundred Of the employees
are said to have signed cards indi-
eating their Willingness TO purchase
homes on monthly payments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
Kidnapped
Child Makes
His Escape
Locked for 48 Hours in the
Bathroom, Kentucky Boy
Finally Gets Out.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
T.ENTNGT0N. Ky. March 26-Faul
little. the 12-year-old son OF F. r.
Little. who was kidnapped here two
days ago. escaped from his captors al
: O'Clock this morning. He had been
locked up for more than IS hours IN
a bathroom. adjoining bed room Of
the Phoenix hotel
This morning hts jailers left the
room with the bathroom door unlock
ed The boy crept out and seized the
telephone. He called his home and a
few minutes later his father, accom-
panied by chief or Police j. ]. Reagan n.
and SQUAD OF policemen. broke down
fathers arms
I'm all right. daddy" he cried.
Don't weep any more
chief Reagan Immediately gave or
ders 10 his men 20 comb the city for
celIent description OF the men and
their arrest was thought to he a mat
ter O. 4 few hours.
Tie boy said ne had been held in the
hotel room ever since his disappear
anee Wednesday afternoon. His cap
tors warned him If he screamed his
throat would he cut.
But this morning through bit OF
carelessness the key of the bath room
was not turned. The boy heard the
outer door closed and locked. He
waited until he thought the men had
left the hotel and then made his way
cautiously 10 the telephone.
He whispered the number Or his
home His father answered Then the
boy returned TO the bath room, his
heart beating violently.
The next thing he remembered. there
came series OF smashing blows on
the outer door leading to the hallway
As the door came down the hoy
sprang out and was clssped 70 his
fathers breast
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
Georgia Youth Plays
Music on Common Saw
LlArranArIoNAI NEMs sERvIcF

TOWNSVILLE Ca. March 26.-In
recent issue of 2 national hardware
Journal young Sam Moore. Jr.. former
~ 20 Monticello Fla. and whose father
was a ThomasviIle man, is shown play
inE on saw as an instrument OF
music.
The Moore family has always been
noted for its musical talent, ard when
younz Moore went 70 work in fac
tory where he used 4 saw he was in
ta4 habit when standing with the saw
N his hand and not at work Of hit
tlns tunes on it. Finally he began
playing tunes on the teeth with the
how Of his violin. and found ne could
make good music that way.
Re has signed an engagement 20 go
with show troupe, where he VIII be
featured in his role or drawing music
from common saw.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
DOOMED MAN
WANTED NO LECTURE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
NEW YORK, March 25-"f am here
for sentence and I should appreciate
not getting 2 lecture" said fa-year-old
Jesse Walker in Brooklyn supreme
court today when he appeared before
Justice Favcett 10 receive the death
sentence after his conviction OF muir
der in the first degree. Walker. VINO
IS clean Gu blonde young fellow
from Evanston. Ill. was found guilty
Of participation last winter in store
robbery. in which the proprietor was
shot and instantly killed. he had just
told Justice Fawcett that he did not
Go the actual shooting
walker was sentenced to die in the
electric chair at Sing Sing during the
week OF April %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
In an Around
VALPO YOUTHS
COULD NOT
PUT 1T OVER

A good joke is being told on foul
well-known Valparaiso young men who
got stranded in Gary the other evening
missed their train. were broke and an
able to get rooms for the night.
They stopped outside the Y, NJ. c. A
and sent one Of tho members inside &C
inquire about rooms for the night
4 have a parry Of three other fedora
men outside and want TO get place
TO stay for the night" said the youth
TO the night clerk. We're from Chi
caso. every place is filled ny and W
have no place TO stay.
When asked TO show credentials. the
young man was unable 20 produce. Their
the three others came into the lobby. bat
their stories did not coincide, neither
did they find accommodations at the Y.
They were seen boarding a RATHER foi
Valparaiso the following morning
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
STATE HAMPERED IN
CASE OF EPILEPTICS
TIMES BUREAU AT STATE CAPITAL


TNDTANAFOLIS. March 26.-Becsuse
~ the high prices Of building materials
plans for the development Of the wo-
mems section or the Village for Epi
}eptics- Newcastle, have been aban-
doned until prices are lower or addi-
tioual funds are allowed for the expan-
sion Of the institution, it has been an
rounced by the board of state chart
ties At present less than - per cent.
Or the persons afflicted in Indiana are
receiving institutional care and treat
rnent. the board announces only 1852
Of the 400 epileptics in the state
are being cared for in institutions and
n the number being treated only 37f
are in the Newcastle village. The others
ere inmates OF I've insane hospitals
the School for Feeble Minded Youths
and county poor asyiums All the cot
'sKes a. the Newcastle village are for
mon and boys. With the appropriation
Of needed funds it IS hoped to expand
the village so that it viii care for all
the afflicted in the state
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
GARY TEACHERS
GET WAGE LIFT

Gary school teachers were today
granted an Increase i'm SALARY Of S35 S
month dating from February When
new contracts are sent out the increase
viii he Eve dollars more The teach
ers demanded a $40 increase per month
some weeks ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
BUSES TAKE PLACE
OF STREET CARS

Automobile buses are taking the
place Of street cars said Mayor W +.
Hodges OF Gary this morning in making
the statement that the Gary Motor Truck
Company of Gary or which he s prcst-
dent. this week received an order from
New Jersey concern for thirty-fve
trucks 10 be utilized as busses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
DELAWARE FEELS
GLOOMY TOO

IN TtNNA 7 IDNNL hEWo StNF Is
WASH %GTON, March 25-With the
suffrage situation in Delaware consid-
cred almost hopeless. suffrage leaders
here this afternoon turned their hopes
10 North Carolina.
Sue White suffrage leader. returned
here this afternoon from North car
olina where she declared she was as
sured by Gov Beckett. the state legisla
ture would ratify the suffrage amend
ment late in June ar early in July
Advices from the Delaware state leg
islature to suffrage headquarters were
not pessimistic-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-26
Spokane Catholic Priests
Granted Salary Increase

SPOKANE. Wash, March 2s.-Parish
priests Of the Catholic diocese Of Spo-
kane have been granted an increase in
salary according TO = statement issued
by Bishop Skinner The raise in salary
amounts 10 500 a year. makins $500.
with household and living expenses
paid which latter are provided for by
parishioners. The increase VIII affect
about fifty priests in the Spokane dlo-
-ese. The salaries Of assistanF priests
nave been increased from $500 to s+o0
year with the living and household
expenses included