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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Hincbman and Swain were barrelng
them for the Kreis Transfers. but olsen's
striving was rewarded and the Aetna
Trusts carried away two out OF three.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Beam shot wicked f2s. but Sam
Lovick was on the job with three swell
Sands cleaned up on the O'Connor team
for three straight
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

The Seven Elk combinations and the
Gibson Auto Company will shoot in the
first squad There are several good
clubs mentioned among the second squad
and the fans are going to expect a few
things from the krause Bros, Citizens
Gas and Marmon GAS.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Axlne was out for blood after his
downfall In the city meet and annexed
224 in his last games Alta" boy
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

The Marquettes looked like not so
much in the first game. but they came
back in the next two and gave the lsa-
bellas q trouncing.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

The Burlaps took two from the Twines
and the Cottons took the odd one from
the Pipers In the Bemis Bag Co.'S league.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Kerner. SPOTS and the boy from the
farm went up with the honorables In the
second game.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

wallopiug in the city tournament this
evenin" Sixteen quintetS. including
seven Elk combinations, will deliver the
closing address and the wood is expected
to stack up nicely.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15
LEAGUE LEADERS LAST NIGHT.

The Genoas had a strenuous time get
ting counts lower than the zoos the Santa
Marias shot. Where there's viii there's
a way, and they evidently had plenty o
will.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

With all these starlight performers on
the drives tonight the world knows that
some mean shooting is going to be dis
In the tourney, do not feel bit creepy"
Their 1857 total Is one that has not
been duplicated in this city for some
time and there are no indications that 1t
will tumble tonight However, It's dol
lars TO doughnuts that there will be a
few new names among the first ten to-
morrow.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Elmer Knapke thumped the club hare
for the Isabellas, but he couldn't do 1
al, himself.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Mounce and his CoumbianS hit q
snag in their series with the Ninas and
they got their block knocked off.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Singleton was high with 100 while
Jester and Boersig were battling for the
steam heated earmuffs. Boersig won out
with an even 100.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15
roNIGHT's SCHEDULE.

TONIGHT'S SCHEDULE.
FIVE MAN, 7:1E O'CLOCK.
Alley. Team and Captain.
9--Elks Shin Bones. Ed Lyons.
10-Elks Ears, Remmetter.
11-Elks Hides, F. Kleifger.
12-Elks Hoofs, H. J. Bailer.
1;-Elks Eyes, Sam Miller.
14-Elks Antlers, Kincaid.
15-The Gibson Company, Roy Thomp-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Hsmer one Of the handsome mineral
lite manipulators In Beams No league
enjoyed a wonderful run of luck The
proof of this statement lies In the fact
that he registered 100, % and sc totals.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

son.
16-Elks Tails, Charles Bailey.
FIyE-MAN, 9I5 O'CLOCK.
9-Hoosier Coffee No 2, Beauchamp.
10-Marmon "a, Rasmussen.
1i-Krause Bros, McCarty.
12-Federal Pattern No. I, Myers.
13-Premier Motor, Hickman
1ECitizens Gas Company, Sergeant.
Priest O. Lite, ]. VanPelt
16-Heller Coal Company, j. NJ. Heller.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-15

Moore's Diamond Chain club didn't
need an adding machine to count EN-
up. but they got a few more than some
bcople thought they had coming to them.
The doubles and singles omen FRIDAY
evening. and from the number of nifty
booking Individual counts that have been
Ie"' stored In the ive-man play. it Is
evident that few new high marks will
he set in these divisions.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


Sunday, February 29th, 1920.
If you forget all other resolutions
you will be more self-respecting, if you
don't neglect to 60 to church every Sum
day in 1920. Every Sunday You go
to work every day. Why not 60 to
church at least once a week? If you
have not started, commence now.
1t no other church has a stronger claim
on you, Drawers Presbyteria Church
will be glad to have you worship at the
church on vain Street in Odessa. The
Rev. Walter Houck will take as his
theme in the morning ''Christian Blog-
raphy." In the evening he will talk on
christian Friendship. Mr.. Houck will
take Genesis as his subject in the morn
ing for the month of March. Evening
theme will be announced later. Sunday
school at 1890 A. M. Christian En-
deavor and song service at $50 P. Nj.
Topic, 1.-The results of our Words rand
Deeds" Gal, 6: 7-l0. Miss Helen
Kumpel, l. eader. Evening worship at
700 P. M. Come and bring your
friends. You will find a welcome for
all.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
De MILES new PICTURE
"Male And Female" Produced on
Most Lavish Scale

Genuineness and absolute realism are
two factors in the enormous success
which Cecil B. De Willie has attained as
a motion picture director. These quail
ties are present in ''Male and Female, "
Mr.. De Miles latest Paramount-Art.
craft picture, which was adapted from
Sir James M. Barrie's famous play,
"The Admirable Crichton'' and will be
on view at the Opera House next We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings. 1t is
Mr.. De Miles desire that every prop
erty or furnishing used in his produc-
tions be the best that can be bought.
Properties used in his latest picture
total thousands of dollars in value. One
toilet set alone cost five hundred dol
lars, and the gorgeous gowns worn by
Gloria swanson. Lila Lee, and Bebe
Daniels, who are in the cast, are worth
handsome prje
The story Of Crichton, the butler in
the family Of English nob'es who was
wrecked with his masters yachting
party at sea and tecame their leader,
has long delighted thousands. Under
the master hand of Cecil De Mile it IS
a screen masterpiece. Thomas Meighan
plays the leading role, and Theodore
Roberts, Raymond Hatton and Guy
Oliver are included in the cast.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, February 29th, 1920.
$50 A. VI. The Brotherhood meet
ing will be in charge of Brother Frank
Lewis.
1890 A. M. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School. Would
like to see all officers, teachers and
scholars present.
645P P. M. Junior League meeting.
7.3O P. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Two weeks Revival Service will be-
gin on next Sunday. Prof. William N.
Thomas, who was with US last winter
AMI made so many friends. will come to
US on Monday and remain for the two
weeks. All will be glad to greet him,
hear him sing and join with him in sing
ing. Let every Christian lay aside
other matters so far as possible and
give to God your time, strength, prayer
and work that Christians may be bless
ed and souls saved.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
A BIRTHDAY PARTY
Charles Malcolm Cochran Jr., En-
tertained His Young Friends

Charles Malcolm Cochran, Jr., enter
tained his little friends at Washing.
ton birthday party, Saturday evening.
A pretty little nome talent play was
gwen in his playroom, entitled "Mother
Goose's Goslings." The characters
were Caroline 'Fouracre as Mother
Goose; John Pool, as King Cole; Roland
Heldmyer and Helen Cleaver as Jack
and Jill; Helen touracre as Bo Peep;
Mable Fouracre. Mother Hubbard;
Marion Heldmyer, Miss Muffett and
Malcolm Cochran as Boy Blue. After
the play they were invited to the dining
room where the color scheme was most
appropriate with the red, white and
blue streamers centering from the dome
at the ceiling and extending to the four
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
SUFFRAGE MEETING
Held at the HON Of Mrs. W. Har.
man Reynolds In townsend

TOWNSEND, DEL. FEB. "a, 1920
The Delaware Equal Suffrage Asso-
citation of Townsend met Monday even.
ing a the home of Mrs. W. Harman
Reynolds.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with cherries and red, white and blue
streamers to commemorate Washing
tons birthday.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Reynolds as chairman. She told
Of the work Of the Association and the
plans that are beng made for the open
ing of Citizenship Schools for the edu-
cational benefit of all wishing to know
''The A b G Of Government. One of
these schools is to be opened in Town
send early in April with capable instruc-
tors who will appreciate large atten-
dance OF Interested people.
Following the talk by Mrs. Reynolds,
Mrs. Edward Daniels read the opening
address Of Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait,
President of the National American
Woman's Suffrage Association, as given
at the Fifty First Annual Convention,
at Chicago, Iii.
After the close of the business meet.
ing, those present were entertained by
victrola music, later Mrs. Raymond
Jones and Mrs. c. A. Greenwood ren.
dered delightful music on the piano.
delicious refreshments were served
with cherries and small flags, which
added greatly to the patriotism of the
evening.
The meeting which was we'll attended
proves the renewed inter- st of the
members and friends of the Association
Thanks to the unfailing perseverance
of tile chairman.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
COMMITTEES FOR 20
Fourth Quarterly Conference Of Be-
thesda N. E. Church
HELD LAST MONDAY NIGHT

The following committees were
elected at the Fourth Quarterly Con-
ference of Bethesda NJ. E. Church,
last Monday night for 192O-1921:
Apportioned Benevolences Martin b.
Burris. D. W. Stevens, ]. E. Walls,
W. K. Belts.
Foreign Missions Martin B. Burris,
D. W. Stevens, George Wilson, Eugene
Dockety, M. D. Wilson.
Home Missions and Church Extension
Mrs. Jesse L. Shepherd, Mrs. Martin
B. Burris, Mrs. J. E. Walls, Mrs. E.
W. Caswell, Mrs. W. K. Belts.
Sunday School-W. B. Kates, J. E.
Denny, Mrs. Wallace Eliason, Miss
Sarah Hates, Miss Mary Melvin.
Tracts-Miss Lillian Melvin, Miss
Mary Culver, Miss Anna Denny.
Temperament. S. Jones, w. T.
Pearce, Sr., Robert George, George
Wilson, j. E. Lewis.
Education-W. N. Jump, Miss Mabel
Price, Miss Mollie " ilson.
Freedman's Aid-Eugene Dockety.
James farrell, Jr., Frank Lewis.
Hospitals-J. E. Walls, J. H. Emer-
son. S. J. Brockson.
Church Records Martin b.
Burris. D. w. Stevens.
Auditing Accounts-J. E. Walls, c.
P. Weber, J. E. Denny.
Parsonage and Furniture-Ladies
Mite Society.
Church Music-Mrs. Jesse Z. Shep-
herd. Mrs. Martin B. Burris, Mrs.
Charles Stewart.
Estimating - Ministerial support;
Board Of Stewards.
Examination of Local Preachers
Pastor.
Trustees-Martin B. Butris, James
FARRELL, Sr., William Brockson, John P.
Wilson.
Stewards-Martin B. Burris, Minors
Banning, Walter w. Allen, M. D. Will
son, ID. W. Stevens. J. H. Emerson,
E. S. Jones. W. T. Pealce, Sr.. W. B.
Hates, ]. E. Walls. Mrs. J. L. Shep-
herd, Eugene Dockety, Robert George,
George w. Burge. W. K. Belts, J. E.
Denny, James FARRELL, Jr.
Recording Steward. Martin B. Burris;
District Steward, J. E. Walls; Alter
nate District Steward, E 8. Jones,
Communion Steward, Minors Banning;
Trier of Appeals, Martin B. Burris;
Custodian of Legal Papers, Martin B.
Burris; Lay Electoral Conference, C. P.
Weber; Alternate, Miss Mary Merritt.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Dr.. Louis Levinson, veterinarian.
Graduate Of University Of Penn
sylvania. Middletown, Del. Bell
Phone ll9. North Broad Street.
Mattice Stock Company

Manager Lewis takes great pleasure
in announcing the return engagement
of the Mattice Stock Company to the
Middletown Opera House for three
days engagement, commencing Monday,
March 9th. This popular company will
be favorably remembered for their
splendid work on their last visit, and
their return with 4 repertoire of new
plays, will be welcomed by all lovers of
good clean amusement. Their opening
play will be an entirely new southern
melodrama entitled, "Her Legal Pri-
soner." Some very pretty and appro-
pirate scenery has been secured for this
pretty little play and some new talent
has been secured for their return en-
gagement.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Washington Birthday Exercises

Washington Birthday exercises were
held in the Port Penn school, Friday
evening, Feb, 2O. The building was
crowded by an appreciative audiance,
and the program consisting Of appro-
pirate recitations, songs, dialogues and
drills were rendered in a manner which
showed that the pupils had received
careful training from their teachers,
Miss Collins and Miss Yearsley.
Among many interesting features
were: "A Model School," Little SOL
diers," ''For Love of Country" }" ''The
Cherry Tree Song" "A Doll Drill" by
Primary grades and "a Hatchet Drill"
by the more advanced pupils.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
White Rose Minstrels

On Friday evening next, March 9th,
the celebrated white Rose Minstrels
will perform at the Assembly Hall, in
Townsend, under the auspices of the
Parent Teacher Association. The White
Rose Minstrels is not new orgaDiza-
ton. but one that has been before the
public for meny years, and on this oc-
casion will present new and original
Program. They have secured additional
1oreipp and home talent and each and
eyery feature of the entertainment viii
b. both novel and new. Do not forget
the place and date.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Though wea
Spring MILNE,
modes are tain
with wings ant
prettilly in hof
charming effectA
$3.50.
Movie Tract

J. F. McWhcrter G.
large number of thel
at the Middletown /.
Thursday evening, wi.
ed a real demonstrs
things the Information
on the farm. The m
ed the tractor, plov
cutting corn, cuttin,
threshing wheat. cr'
the hay crop and
other tasks that cle,'
the tractor as both 6
labor saver to the up
Everyone present
with the exhibition, {
put it after the shou
growing in favor fa.
of the soil should ow}
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
STATE AND PENINSULA

Several business concerns are seeking
sites in New Castle.
The Wilmington Y. M. e. A. is plan
ming campaign to increase its n ember-
ship to 1000.
Beginning March Is, the Wilmington
post office will become the accounting
department for all post Offices in the
State.
DR.. F. S. Farrah, of Philadelphia, has
purchased the Townsend Hotel at Re-
hoboth Beach from Mrs. D. T. Town
send, for 5000.
With the opening of the creeks along
the Delaware Bay large quantities Of
oysters are being caught by Milton oys-
termen and are bringing 81 bushel.
Marvil Wilson. of Georgetown, grad
uate Of Delaware Agriculture College,
has been elected teacher in agriculture
in the Selbyville and Frankford high
schools.
A petition has been circulated by the
ladies of the New Century Club of Mil
ford requesting the State Highway
Commission to build the Milford Reho-
both highway through Milton.
George W. Drumheller. of Whining
ton, has completed survey of Seaford,
establishing grades for street improve
ments and the sewer system which the
town contemplates putting in.
Rehoboth Beach citizens are asking
for towns in lower Delaware to appoint
committees to 60 before the next session
of the general Assembly and ask State
aid in making the beach safer from
storms.
For the first time in many years the
thriving town of Lewes reputed to be
one of the oldest in the United States,
is without hotel for the accommodation
of the travelling public. The hotel Rod
ney, one of the landmarks of the
famous Breakwater town, has been
closed to the public for several weeks,
and it's seems that no one can be induced
to take charge of it.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
MRS. LOVICIA P. WILSON

Mrs. Lovicia P. Wilson, died at the
home of her daughter, Yrs. j. B. Van
SAINT. in Philadelphia. Thursday even
ing, at 40 o'clock. after a lingering
illness of two years. She was the
widow of the late William w. Wilson
and was resident of Middletown for
many years.
She leaves five sons William B., OF
Mercer. Pa; Harry r, of this town;
ID. Warren and Benjamin r., of Elk
ton, Md; Raymond j.. of Audubon, N.
j., and one daughter, Mrs. j. B. Van
SAINT, OF Philadelphia, to mourn her
death.
The remains will be brought to Mid
dletown on the 1l.l9 A. M. train Mon
day and the funeral services will be
held at the home Of Mrs. Amelia Viii.
son at l. 80 CLOCK, interment in Fores,
cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL

EPISCOPAL
Sunday, February 10Th, 1920. I'd Sun.
day in LENT.
Services: 10. 80. Morning Prayer, Lit
any and Sermon.
11.45. Su hday School session.
7.3O. En- |ening Prayer and address.
Service n Wednesday evenings dur
ing Lent. March Sd, evening prayer
and sermon, by the Rev. C. A. Rantz,
Rector of the Church of the Ascension.
Claymont. Del.
Service Friday afternoon, Pepitential
Office and devotional reading. at $50.
Don't putoff the Observ ance of Lent
until the season is far advanced. Now
is the time to make up your mind what
you want to do. Then come-even only
to one service a week-but come with
consistency, The ends to be sought,
are: To get nearer to Christ in mind
and heart and life; to know Him better,
to love Him more sincerely, and to obey
Him more implicitly. To conquer the
sins of selfishness, indifference and
worldliness, which, in one shape or an.
other, are the special enemies of:sthe
spiritual life. And the means to be
employed are: The study of the Scrip.
lures, public worship, private prayer,
systematic fasting and giving. with.
drawal from the world, and increased
activity in thl service of Christ. Lent
is quiet 8 Pot in the Christian life
where you sh1 lld stop to mediate, and
breathe the fragrance of Gods love.
1t is the seal in which to exercise the
Christian graces you possess, and to
gain those you lack.
Meetings.: The Parish Guild will meet
at the Rectory on Thursday afternoon,
at two o'clock.
The Parish branch of the Woman s
Auxiliary, on Friday afternoon, ut the
Rectory, at 2.3O.
COLLECT FOR PERSEVERANCE
Almighty and merciful God of whose
only gift it cdlneth that Thy faithful
people do unto Thee true and laudable
service; Grant, we beseech Thee, that
we may so faithfully serve Thee in this
life, that we fail not finally to attain
Thy heavenly promises; through the
merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Will Hold Exhibit

On Wednesday afternoon from 2 to
o'clock, the Home Economics Depart
ment of the Middletown High School
will hold in the Home Economics Lab.
oratory, an exhibi. of articles made by
the sewing class during the past term.
Friends of the department are cordially
invited to attend the exhibit.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
Reunion at ''1he Orchards

1.-THE Orchards" the home Of Mrs.
Theodore Ferguson, near Blackbird,
was the scene of merry reunion on
Wednesday, February 18th, of the
crowd which camped at Indian River
several years ago. The entertainment
provided by the charming hostess was
apropos of Washington's Birthday.
The decorations of the dining room and
table being of like character. At six
o'clock the guests were invited to the
dining room where the tables were
spread with the delicacies of the season.
Middletown transcript., 1920-02-28
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items o1
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Spring birds have been heard here il
the past week which is sure sign tina
winter is about over.
The town of Massey. Nd, just ovel
the Delaware line, is to be lighted witt
electricity. system is being installed
uLder contract.
Walter Hadley, young man, OF ia
lena, Md, was admitted to Union Hos
pital, Elkton. with four fingers on hi
right hand nearly severed when cut by
a companion.
DR.. Robert Tomlinson, of Whining
ton, has been appointed physician Of
the New Castle county workhouse, t.
succeed DR.. William H. Kreamer
whose term has expired.
DR. R. w. Helm, professor of Agri
cultural Education at Delaware College
has been appointed member OF ma
tional committee to make a study Of
"Standards of Home Project Work."
While passing along the road, be-
tween Chesapeake City and Cayot's
Corner, on Friday, new Dodge tour
ing car caught on fire and was con
sumed. A passing Delaware car picked
up the driver of the burned one.
C. w. Baker and Sons, of Aberdeen,
and Spencer Walls, of Sudlersville,
have bought the Sudlersville cannery
from the estate of the late John E.
George. Mr.. Walls will operate the
cannery during the coming season.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Parent Teacher Association was held or
Friday afternoon in the school building.
The speaker for the afternoon was Miss
Meeker from the National Staff of the
Community Service. She talked or
play grounds.
The White Rose Minstrels, ot
Smyrna. have nearly all of next week
billed for different parts of the State,
Monday night they play at Harrington,
Tuesday at Bridgeville, Wednesday al
Smyrna, Thursday at Dover and Fri.
day at Townsend.
Pleasant Summit W. C. T. U. will
hold the next meeting at Mrs. Jane
Jewell's, the second Thursday of the
month, Narch 11th. Topic: Mercy
Mrs. Ida Daniels, superintendent. Mem.
bers will please have appropriate re.
sponses and recitaIions.
The yacht, Bud. Jr., of Philadelphia,
which was sunk in the Chesapeake anG
Delaware Canal, will be raised anc
taken to shipyard for repairs, rrob.
ably this week. by Captain c. A. Marsh
and Son. of Philadelphia. The yacht
was on the way from Atlantic City te
the south and was caught in the heavy
ice in the river AMI large hole cut ir
the hull.
Colonel J. P. Jervey United States
Engineer for the Wilmington district
is busily engaged in preparations te
resume work of widening and deep
ening the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal from bay to bay. AS predicte:
several weeks ago, Colonel Jervey has
received assurances from Washington
that the failure of bids to come within
| estimates could cause only temporary
delay of the work.