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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
PURE WATER ASSURED
TO NEW CASTLE NOW
Surface Supply Cleansed by Ap-
paratus Installed by State
Health Board.

New Castle is the first city 10 ask the
State Board of Health for liquid chlor-
mating apparatus for emergency use.
The outfit was installed early this month
so the citizens are now protected against
infection from the surface water supply.
at is now generally recognized that no
surface supply is safe without chlorina-
ton, nor is atv other supply safe if there
are nesrby sources Of pollution" says
Delaware Health News" the bulletin
published by the State Board Of Health.
IL continues:
''1f such supplies are used until they
are actually shown by analysis tn be
polluted, the damage may already have
been done. A chlorinating apparatus
that would be sufficient for almost any
OF the down-state supplies can be installed
for about 5000 and the operating charge
would not average SO per week
: This Is absolutely the cheapest kind Of
insurance that can be purchased if there
Is any question whatever about the charac-
ter OF the water supply. Furthermore,
for this small amount the city officials
can be relieved of the feeling that if
sickness should be traced to the water
supply they would be personally respoD-
slble for not adopting known safeguards
Full information regarding water
purihcatioD will be furnished upon ap-
pllcation OF the Office Of the Stse Board
of Health at Dover
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
PETROLEUM CENTER FADES.
One Great Oil Producing Point Now Al
most Forgotten.
From Philadelphia Record.

From Philadelphia Record
The name Petroleum Center does not
mean much to the present generation
but there was day when it was Of great
significance not only in Pennsylvania
but IN the nation as whole The announce.
ment that a reunion and Homecoming
Will be held IN that place next week offers
opportunities for those disposed TO engage
IN historical "reminiscences TO recall the
old activities OF the region which produced
IN its busiest period more oil than was
obtained IN any other place in Oil Creek
Valley.
There was no more important tow
in all oildom from 1860 TO 1880 than Pen
troleum Center. In the depths Of Venanpo
county's forests there suddenly arose a
town OF 5000 people: and in contrast to
many places of similar origin it was a
model town. One policeman maintained
the peace, which was seldom disturbed.
and there was no need Of a police Court
The town had three churches. a temper
ance society. a Masonic Hall and a theatre.
IN which some OF the most important
dramas OF the time were presented
Ih1s Arcadlan orderliness prevailed
through the years, despite the fact that
Petroleum Center was the hub, the busi-
ness and amusement center, of a region
that reached far, and contained hundreds
OF drlllers, bumpers, rig builders. tank
builders and Others who kept the vast
oil operations moving. The people now
living who were in Petroleum Center in
the old davS.havebeen scattered over tn e
nation, and there are few States which
viii not berepresented in the Homecoming
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
TREAT FOR MUSIC LOVERS.

Milford, Aug 25.--Music lovers OF
Milford, who heard Mortimer Browning,
pianist, and Mrs. Pauline Abbott Brown
ing, siprano soloist, last night, were given
a treat long to be remembered. Owing
to the limited seating capacity Of the
music room at the home of former State
Senator s. John Abbott, where the
recital was held, the affair was necessarily
made a somewhat private one. About
eighty persons were present. The room
was tastefully decorated for the occasion
with palms and vases of golden rod and
marigolds
The songs presented by Mrs. Browning
were all new, containing novelties with
several Negro selections, French group,
an old English group and some new
American works of light vein.
Mr.. Browning presented all modern
English and American works, featuring
Greigis Concerto in A Minor, a most
difficult composition and one of the
stupenduos works of literature for the
piano. Mr.. Browning is head of the
Department of Music of the Greensboro
On. ca College for Women and Mrs.
Browning is the leading soprano soloist
of the First Methodist Church in Green's
boro.
The recital was given under the auspices
of and for the benefit of the Christ z. +.
Church organ fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
DELAWARE CITY NOTES.

Delaware City, Aug. 25.-The scov
Black Diamond owned by the engineer
department loaded with so tons Of Goa
for Chesa peake City, sunk in the cana
early Yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Moore entertained
the following guests, yesterday. Rev
and Mrs. Frank Cain and daughter
Mt. Airy, Md; Mrs Zackies of Port Penn
Misses Ethel and Alice Reybold, Mn
Harry Price, Mrs, Joseph Pennington and
daughter, Mary; Miss Fannie Reeves
Mrs. George Clark, Miss Gertrude Sadlcr
Mrs. Toy Robinson, Mrs. II. G. Clark,
Mrs. William T.. Reybold Miss Florence
Hall, Mrs. William Jester, Mrs. Charles
jefferson, Mrs. Raymond Golfer, Miss
Marian Price.
Charles Warner after several weeks
visit with his mother, Mrs. Frank War
In Atlanta Ga.
The heavy rains Of the past two weeks
have greatly damaged the corn and toma-
to crops of this vicinity.
Few crabs are being caught of the
wharves at this place, and at Port Penn.
III. G. Webb has the contract for haul
ing stone TO Fort du Pont
A bridge party was given yesterday
afternoon at the home OF j. Frank Rey-
bold in honor of Mrs. Malcolm Reybold
of Atlanta, Ga.
Charles Bowen suffered severe cut
by running nail in his foot whine at work
near Port Penn, yesterday and wa, treat
ed at Fort du Pont hospital.
In an interesting game at Fort du Pont
yesterday, the Elkton team defeated the
Fort du Pont team by the score of 3 to l.
The Cubs defeated the Owls by the
score of II to 4.
Francis Webb is spending two weeks
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Webb. near Middletown
Miss Elizabeth Rose of Philadelphia
is here visiting her Aunt, Mrs. Everett
Rose.
Mr. and Mrs J. III Gam of st. Georges
are making atwo-weeks motor trip through
Maine.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Rose Of Philadelphia
spent Sunday here with his brother,
Everett Rose.
The road from Clark's corner TO the
bridge is getting full of ruts and holes.
The power schooner Phnbe b. Townsend,
with 2, 400 baskets of tomatoes from the
Salem Canal, \. j., passed through the
canal last night, en- route to Baltimore.
John j. Cook a fiyeman employed on
the p. b. & ". Railroad branch, is home
on two-weeks leave.
The gasoline schooner Shamrock after
coming up the coast from Florida to Phila-
delphia passed through the canal last night
en- route to Norfolk, Va.
The barge Intrcpod, loaded with several
thousand tons of plaster and plaster rock,
from Philadelphia to Baltimore passed
through the canal last night.
A horse attached TO the comissary
wagon ran large nail in its foot. yester-
day, the nail being so deeply imbeddod
that the stable boss, Sergeant Earnest
Littrel of Fort du Pont, had TO be sent
for TO draw II out.
Ordinance Sergeant Null of Fort du
Pont received honorable discharge from
the army yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
TO REMODEL SCHOOL.

Newport, Aug 25.-Newport public
school is being remodeled. The two cloak
rooms on the second floor viii be made
into one room, which will be used as a
recitation room. The school is also being
connected with the water system, and
sanitary bubblers will be installed An
other iteacher will be employed, which
will make FIVE. The same four tea chers as
last year will return, but the fifth one has
not as yet been named. George ". Seeds
OF Newport has the contract for the repair
work at the school. The contract for the
plumbing work has not been awarded.
The recreation centre, at the foot of the
school ground, which has been promoted
by the Womans Club of the town was
closed on Monday, and will not be opened
while repair work Mt the school is going on
Arrangements will be made, however,
with the opening OF the school session, to
have the playground open again. Fay II.
Marvin, who was Director at the Rccrea-
tion Centre during the summer months
has gone to De pew, n. Y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF LAUREL.

Laurel. Aug. 25-Willard II. Ellis,
assistant cashier of Dover branch OF
Delaware Trust Co. is here visiting his
mother, Mrs Catesby Ellis.
Mrs. Amy Ellis Adams of Philadelphia
d here visiting her brothers, Christopher
and Charles Ellis.
Frank Gordy has announced his can
didacy for the Republican nomination for
cororcr, which brings the number of
candidates in this district un to SIX. The
Others ere James ID. Spicer, q local meat
dealcr Earl Sirman, an inspector on the
Stcts highways; Granville Locates, Ed
ward Bacon, Frank Gordy.
Ex-rostmfster George K. Smith Is IN
Carada visiting his son, j. Chandler
Snith.
Miss Mildred Horsey entertained at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ".
Robe IIorscy on West street, last evening,
In ho-or of her guest, Miss 1Iilda l.. Brown
of Wilmington. Those present were Miss
e. Marion Rodney. Isabelle Galway,
Gracc Mervil, Alice Otwell. Bernice Hast
irgs. Margaret Records. Mildred Hest
iI.gs. RI t. Dobson, Louise Bacon, Evelyn
Ha t..-CS a~d Mildred Eggs.
S;.mucl f. Elicit of Wilmington and
hiS br, tier, Harry Elliott, are visiting
re- tives here.
lIr ed Mrs. Ira Matthews are re-
ccivi; oongra tulaticIs on the birth of
fl-u LAZY girl, Monday afternoon
Raymond Thompson OF Wilmington is
speeding : shclt vacation here with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George I'll. Thomp-
son
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF 4 DAY
FROM The STATE
GEORGETOWN Stores Which Had
Stocked Up on Sugar Now
Likely to Lose.
LUCKY ESCAPE IN SMASHUP
Sussex County Farmers Are Suf-
fering Heavy Losses by Reason
of Long Continued Rains.
From Every Evenings Cores pondents.

rom ENtTy ENSuitiS >''fSspoi't,eh''s
Laurel Aug. 25.-The almost con-
tinuous rain Of the past ten days has near
ly ruined many of the farmers in this sec
ton and some say they will quit farming
after this year Watermelon vines are
diving in the fields before the melons get
ripefnough to cut. Cantaloupes are poor
in flavor but are ripening rapidly, and
il is said if the sun comes out warm for
few DAYS the entire crop will ripen. They
are selling at 40 to 80 cents per carrier,
and as each carrier costs "a cents, the
farmer has only from 6 to l6 cents for
each carrier. After giving half to his land
lord tn paw for the fertilizer be keeps the
other half to pay for his hired help and TO
support his family.
A few tomatoes are coming TO the local
cannery at % cents per 5s basket, but
thousands of baskets are ripening and
rotting in the fields, as the growers say
they cannot raise them for that price
The excessively wet weather is causing
apples to burst open as they ripen, and
many peaches also are bursting ON the
trees
Corn is growing remarkably fast, which
is a great help to the farmers, as the crop
was seeded late in the spring on account
of the backwardness of the season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25

EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

Milford, Aug. 25-The large Ford
school bus, bearing Delaware hecrse 16,
900, which Is conducting an educatlsna
campaign throughout the State under thei
auspices Of the Delaware State Tuber-
culosis Commission, passed through Mil
ford on Wednesday Of last week, but did
not stop 1t was en route 10 Rehoboth
Beach for exhibition purposes. The latter
part of the week. 1t Is expected to work
its way up through Sussex County this
week and it is planted for 1t to reach
Milford tomorrow morning about IL
o'Clotk.
The tuck viii stop in front Of the local
tubercllcsis dispe. sary, Railroad avenue
and West Front street, where addresses
will be made by Miss Annie p. Beswick,
nurse 10 charge of the local dispensary
Miss Emma T. Shisler, County Welfare
nurse Of Kent county, and y. III. Robin,
medical student from the University
OF Pennsylvania who is in charge of the
car on It's trip.
The car will be open for display, and
literature bearing on the subject of tube--
culosis' and its treatment will be dis
trlbllted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF The DAY
At new CASTLE
City Council Blocked in Awar d.
ing Bids for Construc-
ton Of Sewers.
Special Correspondence Of Every Evening

| Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
New Castle, Aug. 25.---Raymond Jones,
while en- route TO Philadelphia yesterday
on schooner loaded with hay, called on
DR.. Bricc s. Vallette, who lanced fellob
on his right hand
Hooper Lennon of Wilmington, who is
supplying a number Of persons here with
ice, sprained his right hand while crankinp
his truck
Joseph Manning, employed by George
Rosrell while attempting to back horse
was bitten on the right arm and wrist.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Parry are receiving
congratulations upon the arrival OF q boy.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duncan will oc-
cupy tho property vacated by Mrs. An
thony Hall on East Third street The
can was purchased from Mrs. John Hnnce
by Mr.. and Mrs Morrell Thornton, who
are making extensive improvements.
Many persons are expressing their
sympathy to Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon
Hurd over the death of their 12-year-old
son, who was accidentally killed in an au-
tomobile accident on Sunday on the road
between Glasgow and Middletown. The
family formerly lived here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T.. Holiday left
yesterday for Ocean Grove, n. j.
Martin Casey left yesterday for Niagara
Falls, where he will spend 10 days.
Robert Miller who has been confined to
his home for several days with illness,
showed slight improvement today.
The CityC ouncil, which has been Sc
curing bids for the construction Of drain
sewer for Harmony street. find themselves
powerless to act The street commission
ers are the only ones who have the power
to act.
Lewis Gross has purchased the grocery
store at Seventh and Clark streets from
Max Roll. He is remodeling the store.
Mrs. Frank Derrickson and children
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Tayiorn
OF Harrington, Del, parents of Mrs.
Derrickson.
Miss Catherine Reese will leave to-
morrow for two-weeks visit in New
York State.
Miss Mary Eliason is visiting Miss lie
Carpenter, of Wilmington, who has a
cottage in Rehoboth.
Nathan Watson is remodeling the old
Gilpin House on Delaware street for Rob-
ert Newlyn.
George Birmingham, who purchased the
drug store, at Second and Delaware streets
has rented an apartment in the home of
Mrs. David Stewart
The Amsco girls, who had planned for a
straw ride to Green Lantern, last evening,
postponed their trip on account of the
weather
James Hatton of Second street has
purchased a car.
The road men Of the Wilmington &
Philadelphia Traction Co are replacing
the ties between the Dyke bridge and the
city, and rebuilding the tracks along the
New Castle roadway.
Iron rust soap for removing stains Is
cents, f. Challenger & Son, Prescription
Pharmac ist.-Ady.
A new lot OF perfumes just received.
Flower drops 81 Mary Garden s2.75,
Dyer Kiss sl.75. f. Challenger q Son Pre-
scription Pharmacist.-Adv.
For sale-House, rooms and bath, 500
" Washington avenue. Apply Fl. F. Nc
Farlin, Is South Fifth street.-Adv.
Bloating and gas on the stomach quick
y relieved by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
One dose will convince or money refunded.
All druggists.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF CLAYMONT.

Claymont, Aug. 25.-Those living on
Manor avenue were greatly pleased Mon
day to see surveyors. This encourages
them to believe that some step has been
taken TO improve the road leading to the
Claymont station.
Mrs. Horace Watterson, who has been
i'll AT the Delaware Hospital fors some
time is now convalescing at her home IN
Claymont.
Mr. and Mrs Royal c. Hull, who are
travelling in Canada, stopped for some
time in Quebec. They are expected home
the latter part of this week.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Rice have built
a beautiful bungalow on the Philadelphia
pike, which they are now occupying.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Entrikin and
daughter have returned to Claymont
after ten-days stay at Atlantic City,
\. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gavin Thomson are
occupying their new home on Manor
avenue, recently purchased from Edward
Rlea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF NEWPORT.

Newport. Aug. 25.-The Woman 5
Club will hold sts next business meeting
and socialat the home of Mrs Joseph G.
Slack Friday afternoon, September 3.
Miss Alice Johnson is with friends at
Rodney y Dung Camp, Onawa, Maine,
near Moose Head Lake, and will be away
until September /.
Edna Briggs, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Briggs, who has been confined
to her home for several weeks BY illness.
is somewhat improved.
Mrs. William III. Crawford has as guests
this week, Mrs. NJ BilIsborough of Will
mington and Miss Ida Hall of Washington
ID. &.
Mrs. Bella Fisher and Catharine and
Thomas Fisher OF Philadelphia are guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Maclary this
week
Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Price. Jr., and son
George have moved from here to VIII
mlngton, and will reside at 1923 Jackson
street.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Maclarv had as
guests OH Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Elliott, James, Helen and Clarence
Elliott of Newark
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
AGED MAN KILLED WHEN
AUTO HITS HIS TEAM
Thrown to the Hard Concrete
Road With Such Violence His
Skull Was Fractured.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, Aug. 25.--A collision yesterday
afternoon after 3 o'clock Of the car Of
Pierre s. du Pont Of Wilmington, operated
by Frank Maxwell shuster. with a wagon
filed with several cans Of cream. driven
by Henry Cummins, an aged citizen Of
LeIpsic, on the way from that town to
Cheswold, resulted in the almost com
plcte destruction OF the wagon and the
death Of Cunmins. The accident occurred
at Bishops Corner, about six miles north
Of Dover on the new State Highway.
Almost Immediately after the accident
several cars going and coming stopped at
the scene and Cummins was picked up and
hurried TO Dover, where he was taken TO
the Office Of DIR. Joseph Mcdaniel, where
Doctors l.. A. III. Bishop, Hiram II. Bur-
ton and J. II. Martin, were summoned
and rendered all possible aid. Mr..
Cummlns died within half an hour after
being brought To town, death resulted
from a fracture Of the skull at the base
OF the brain, also conclusion. The physi
clans say he never knew what struck him.
Mr.. Cummins was between 81 and IS
years Of age He is survived by several
grown children, and grand children.
Shuster, the operator was taken before
Magistrate w. d. Burton, who held him
in 5000 bail, by order Of the attorney
generals office. Bail was furnished by
Judge Daniel O. Hastings, Robert II.
Richards and Charles A. Patterson.
Al the corners inquest, held last even
ing, the witnesses were Alexander j.
Taylor, who was an occupant Of the du
Pont car with the operator, and DR.
l.. A.. H. Bishop. The testimony Of Mr..
Taylor was to the effect that in going north
up the State Road they blew for the cross
ing at Bishops Corner sometime before
they reached IL, and that az they nea red
the cross roads the team driven by Cum
minis drew in sight. The brakes were
applied and an attempt made to 20 to
one side Of the wagon, but apparently
without success, the car striking the
wagon about the centre and dernolishing
ii. throwing Cummins violently 10 the
ground his head evidently hitting the con-
crete road. The horses attached 20 the
wagon broke loose and ran into Cheswold,
uninjured
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Seaford, Aug. 25.-Robert G. Gordy,
whose foot was amputated at Salisbury
Md, hospital, few weeks ago, result
ing from an accident at his ice plant, here,
has recovered sufficiently TO sit up and
now hopes 10 return to bis home the first
of next week
Miss Lillian Anthony entertained at
dinner, Saturday evening, at her home on
Conwell sire ct. in honor Of her two school
friends. Misses, Louise Harper Of Hurlock,
Md, and Nellie Cashill of Washington,
ID. G., The others present were: Mis- ses
Loulse Hurley, Marguerite Shi pley, Letitia
Ross and Nirainia McNeilly.
DIR. a r. Donoho, Of Merchantyille,
n. j., was guest of his mother, Mrs.
Clarence Donoho, the first of the week
Charles W. Donoho is spending q week
AT Ocean City, Md.
XII Graham Of Philadelphia, spent
part of the week with Mr. nd Mrs.
Thomas j Stack, Vest Seaford.
Miss Emma Smith. Of Royersford,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE. =

Laurel, Aug. 25.-Everett Wiley's auto
mobile turned turtle on the Concord road,
near the farm of J. Turpin Moore, about
a mile from town. yesterday afternoon, and
he was pinned beneath the machine. The
windshield was broken into two large
pieces, both pieces being driven into the
ground, one on each side of his neck.
Mr.. Wiley managed. after considerable
effort, to extricate himself from his
perilous position without suffering any
serious injuries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
HOT PRIMARY CONTEST.

GEORGETOWN, Aug. 25.-Indications
point to a three-co1nered fight in lower
Delaware, al the Democratic primaries to
be held on September II. for State con
vention delegates Friends Of Andrew J.
Lvncb and former State Senator William
f. Blackstone Of this city and Willard +.
Deputy OF Laurel, who are aspiring Tor the
glbernatolim nomination, will contest
in about eleven precincts unless COM
promise is brought about. The main
fight will be between Lynch and Deputy.
An effort is being made it is said, by
some Of the politicians to throw the nomi-
nation away from the county, but ma
ojrity are in favor of fighting Tor the
hominec, since Sussex is entitled to this
nonor by the rule of rotation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
CHESTKRTOwN AND VICINITY.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Chestertown, Md, Aug. ZJ.-Nrs.
William II. Usiltop, Jr., cnfcrf aimed
friends at bridge at her home on Front
street, Saturday afternoon, IN honor of
Mrs. Benjamin Houston Of Wilmington
and Mrs. Curry Of New York City, Who
are visiting here.
There is lively contest on for nc
appointment Of deputy game warden Tor
this district, to be Bade By Harrison W.
Yickers, chairman of the State Com
servation Commission. Deputy sheriff
Mark A. Perkins and DEPUTY County
Treasurer Ollie Estes are active candf
dates.
Large quantities Of ionstoes ar, being
brought to the BALDWIN cannery, AZ The
old depot, where those who contracted
are receiving so cents a basket Thosc
who did not contract are either feeding
their fruit TO cattle and hogs or selling y
from 20 20 25 cents per basket.
The County Commissioners having
granted permission 70 the gissntors n
Chsutauqua 70 pitch the bip tent on fhe
Court House yard, il will b. necessary 20
cut down one Of the oldest walnut trees In
the county which has stood in the yard
for about 3J years.
The northbouDd motor truck over the
Elkton line left here Yesterday morning
with 81 crates of fine cant talounex. III
crates Of eggs, and large quantity q
other mail
John II. Mofett, poultry raiser. has
been losing some Of his best Rhode Island
Red birds from an unknown disease
during the past week. He los. n fne
cockerel which took first prize AZ the Phfia-
delphia show last winter, and for which
he refused an offer Of 800 and he siso
lost a. prize-winning hen. He has taken
the case % Maryland State College 20
partment Of poultry industry With the
hope Of stamping out the disea.e. which
resembles cholera in some Of It's symptoms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
NEWS OF MILFORD.

Milford, Aug. 25.-Morris Herd of
Marcus Hook, Pa, is here visiting his
paTocts.
Miss Myra Ackcrmann is visiting in
Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Linden Gray of Philadelphia is spend
ing his vacation Of two weeks here with
his uncle, Herbert r. Gray.
Joseph Sipple, formerly of Milford and
now of Columbia S. G., is spending a
two-weeks vacation here with his father.
William Ii. Sipple.
Announcement has been received here
of the wedding, in Akron. Ohio, August
). of George NJ. Reese of Akron, and Miss
Emma l.. Lofahd Of Brooklyn, y. Y.
Both are well known in Milford, having
been residents Of the town up until about
year ago.