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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-02-24
THE SCHOOL BOARD

I'LL OOIlVVA OVnulO
Mineral Point, Wis, Feb. Z, 1921
Regular meeting of the Board of
Education held on the above date in
the Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by the
Vice President Allen Tucker.
Members present: Commissioners
Tucker, Mauger, Shipman. Absent
Gratiot, Huxtable. Ludden, Brewer.
There being no quorum present on
motion the meeting adjourned to
Feb. IA, at 8 p. m.
FRED j. JEUCK, Clerk.
Mineral Point, Wis, Feb. IA, 1921
An adjourned regular meeting of
the Board of Education was held in
the Council Chamber on the above
date.
Meeting called to order by Vice
President Allen Tucker.
Members present: Commissioners
Tucker, Mauger, Huxtable, Ludden,
Shipman. Absent: Commissioners
Gratiot and Brewer.
On motion of Com. HuXtable the
following bills were allowed and or
dered paid:
John j. Penhallegon, replace
ment of fire hose ...... $72 65
Arnold A. Vieth, Contingent. 13 10
j. P. Harris e o.,Fgt. and
Carriage. 20 81
d. c.. Jacka, Express, =. 2 81
Charles Treweek, Repair work l SO
M. P. Public Service Co., Light
and Power. 80. "a 81
J. w. Anderson, piano tuning 10. OO
M. p. Telephone Co., rent and
toll for Jan. and Feb. 49,. Is 40
Crawford Bros, printing and
publishing. ........... 90
Nick Gerlach, material for re-
pairs 6 73
H. j. Bray, 8 OTIS. shellac. so
Clarence Mitchell, material for
| Inst. Bells. ............ III 10
j. Gorgen e Sons, groceries
| for dom. sci. dept. ...... IA SO
The White House, material
| for dom. sci dept. ......... 20 IA
Mile Horn, material for
dom. sci. dept. .......... So
Doyle Bros, groc. for dom.
SCI. dept. ....... 50 ~
Gundry & Gray Co., material
for dom. sci. dept. ........ IS 70
Grange & Paynter, material
for Man. TT. and Rep. ..... 90
M. P. Lumber Co., material for
repairs 4th ward bldg. 49,. 20 IL
The Webster Pub. Co., teach
ers Wkly. Reports ........ 6 90
The Macmillan Co., hist,
geog., and library books. . Is rs
Baker Paper Co., mimeO. pa
| per. w
Charles E. Merrill Co., text
| books w
Charles Scribners' Sons, text
| BOOKS IL
A. B. Dick & Co., stencil pa
| per IL
Houghton Mifflin Co., text
| BOOKS. ~ ~
Twin City School Supply Co.,
| test paper. II w
A. Flanagan Co., supplies for
| first grade 80
Minneapolis Natural Slate Co.,
blackboards ......... 90 Ga
Associated Man. Co., X. G.
| supplies. IV
American Book Co., supple
mentary readers. ....... II 10
Evidence was heard from several
people on a complaint of citizen of
mistreatment of pupil by one of the
grade teachers.
Moved by Com. Mauger that the
above matter be given further con-
sideration. Motion carried.
On motion of Com. Mauger the
meeting adjourned.
FRED j. JEUCK, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-02-24

Among the poems of the number
are two, vocation" and Fairford
Nightingales," by John Drinkwater.
whose great play, Abraham Lin
coin" has been one of the great the
atrical successes of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-02-24

George Johns recently shipped
carload, II tons, of baled hay to Chi
cago, which was sold for $214.70. At
ter deducting the freight, $6O.96, the
expense of handling by commission
men. S17.41, and the weighing of the
hay in Chicago, Sc cents, Mr.. ohns
netted $135.77 for his II tons of hay
This makes S11.30 per ton. Mr. Johns
says he figures it cost him about four
dollars a ton for the baling, deliver
ing and loading hay on cars, which
would make the hay net him $3.50.
it is reported that loose hay sold at
one auction as low as SIS and at bet
ter prices at other sales. Mr.. Johns
says he prefers to sell at home next
time rather than ship it at such a
Platteville ournal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-02-24

It is said out of 10 women have
COnStipatiOn-Whic means pimpleS,
sallow complexion, bad breath, cross
mean disposition. Take HOLLIS
TER'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA.
It's especially good for women
livens you up, makes you hustle,
sing and be happy.
METZ PHARMACY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-02-24

Use the want column in the Demo-
crat and you will get results.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
Christmas gifts for men in fancy
holiday boxes including Silk Neck
wear, Belts, Suspenders, Gloves
and Hosiery.
CLEAVER & PLEASANTON.
TOWNSEND
TOWNSEND

Miss Anna G. VanDyke spent several
days this week with friends in Phila-
delphia.
Frank Hutchison and wife, of Will
mington, visited his father, D. P.
Hutchison, on Sunday.
William E. Wright, of Atlantic City,
N. j., spent the weekend with his par
ents, William H. Wright and wife.
Miss Elizabeth Richardson and Ralph
Christy, of Chester, Pa. and Mrs.
Anna Richardson, of Smyrna. spent
several days last week with Mr.. Hanna
and wife.
Harry Isaacs and wife, of the Levels
entertained on Sunday William H
Wright and wife, of Townsend; Viii
liam E. Wright, of Atlantic City, N
j., and j. F. McVey and wife, of Ches
ter. Pa.
The drama entitled 1.-The Old Dair,
Homestead" given by the Usher
Union last Wednesday evening was
! great success. The orchestra furnishes
excellent music and was much enjoye
and appreciated by all present.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, December 4th. 1921.
$50 A. M. The Brotherhood will be
in charge of Brother Frank A. Lewis.
1890 A. M. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
11.45 A. NJ. Sunday School. Let US
all try to be present every Sunday dur
ing December. To do that we must
start in next Sunday.
700 P. M. Meeting of the Junior
League.
73OP. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.3O O'Clock.
Good music at all of these services
and a cordial invitation is extended t(
all to attend and worship with US.
The regular monthly business me- Ell
ing of the Brotherhood will be held or
friday evening, December 9th), at
o'clock A large attendance is desired
The Womans' Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies will hold their regular
monthly meeting on Monday evening
december 5th), at the home of Mrs
William Price on South Broad street.
full attendance is desired.
HOW ABOUT IT?
How many of your acquaintance
have you invited to church during thi
week? Are all your friends and ac
ouaintances members Of the church
If they are not, what do they do Of
Sunday morning during church hour
Did you ever stop to think about you
opportunity? Did you ever ask then
to attend worship with you? Did yo'
ever stop to consider just how far you
influence would 60 if properly directed
Think it over.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
DR.. Victor Cochran

Dr.. Victor Cochran, a prominent
Philadelphia dentist, died at his home
NJ. 36OI Walnut St, asst Sunday morn
ing, at five O'Clock, aged St years.
His death was caused from heart
trouble, and deceased had been unweil
for several months.
DR.. Cochran was born in Middletown,
an was the oldest son of the late John
and Ella Pennington Cochran. and d
grandson of the late Governor John P.
Cochran, and his numerous Delaware
friends were sorry to learn of his un-
timely death.
He graduated from the School of
Dentistry of the University OF Pennsy-
vania in 1901, and practiced in Phllade-
phia for the past 20 years. DR.. Coch-
ran was past master of Philadelphia
Lodge. No. 72, Free and Accepted
MasOnS.
Deceased leaves to mourn his death
his widow Mrs. Ella Warren Cochran,
one brother, Mr. Warren Cochran, of
Washington. D. c.; and one sister Mrs.
Howard A. Pool, of this town.
Funeral services We're held Tuesday
evening, at No. 1920 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, and the remains brought
to Middletown on the lilo train Wed
nesday morning. lnterment was made
in Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
FOREST CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, December 4th, 1921.
1890 A. M. Morning service. Ser
mon by the Pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School.
7.3OP. NJ. Evening service. Sermon
by the Pastor.
Mld-week service, Wednesday, 7.3O
P. M.
boy Scout meeting, Friday. ZOO P.
NJ.
The Pastor is finding the work with
the Boy Scouts interesting and pleasure
able. The boys are very eager to meet
all the requirements necessary to be-
come a "Tenderfoot. Seven boys
have already qualified and the others
are working hard on their remaining
tests. Every Friday evening at seven
O'Clock, the boys meet for one hour.
The time is spent in physical exercise,
drill, general instruction, play and
games. Every minute is filled with
something worth while, and the hour
passes all too quickly. A general good
time is part of every program. There
have been treasure hunts and campfire
hikes and always something interesting
to anticipate.
Watch these weekly notes for inter
esting announcements concerning tn
BOY Scouts and their winter program.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
Monev-Freeman Wedding

Mr.. William R. Money, son of Mr..
and Mrs. James A. Money, of near
town, and Miss Elmira V. Freeman.
daughter of Mrs. Ina Freeman, of
Dover, were married at the home Of
the bride, Thursday afternoon, at one
o'clock. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Taylor, relative, with only
the immediate families present.
The bride wore white satin, trimmed
with pearls. with cap-shaped veil. ard
carried brides roses. The bridesmaids
were Misses Hilda Money, sister of
the groom, and Dellah Freeman, the
brides sister, of Dover. Miss Money
wore peach satin, and Miss Freeman,
nile green satin. Both carried pink
and white chrysanthemums. Miss
Hazel Moore, of Philadelphia, acted as
maid of honor, and was gowned in pink
satin, and carried pink chrysanthemums.
The groom's brother, Mr. Leland Money
was best man.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Money left for trip North, after which
they will go to Ashland, KY, where
they will make their future home.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
See "The Faith Healer" at
the movies Monday evening.
BURSTAN--CHCRBA WEDDING

A very pretty wedding took place in
the Rose Room of the Hotel Majestic,
New York City, Wednesday last. when
Miss Serena Chorba, daughter of Mrs.
Frances Chorba, became the bride of
DR.. Jacob Burstan, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. S. Burstan, of Atlantic City.
The ceremony took place under a
canopy of ferns, palms and white roses,
which made picturesque setting for
the petite brunette beauty of the bride.
who was charmingly gowned in an i'm
ported gown of orchid taffeta and silver
tissue and carried bouquet of lilies of
the valley and white orchids. The ma
tron of honor, the brides sister and
only attendant, Mrs. H. Ginsberg, wore
rose taffeta and silver tissue and carried
pink roses.
Mr.. H. Ginsberg was the groom 8
best man. Mr. Albert Chorba, the
brides oldest brother. gave her away.
DR.. B. A. Thinner performed the cere-
mony.
Immediately after the ceremony an
elaborate dinner was served in the Red
Room to almost 100 guests. and dancing
was enjoyed by all till IL P M.
| The bride is very popular with the
younger set and is talented artist and
lnguist, and is a graduate of Barnard
College, class 1919, also studied art n
Vienna and Budapest. DR.. j. Burstar
is prominent young physician of New
York City.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
A BUMPER CORN CROP

In order to secure better corn and
stimulate interest among the boys in
their farm projects the local agricul-
tural department secured pure strains
of the following varieties of corn:
johnson County White, Large Cham
pion, Reids Yellow Dent, Golden Yel-
low Dent, 12o day Yellow Dent, and
Clouds Yellow Dent. This seed was Sc
cured on the cob early last Spring and
tested for vitality in the classroom
work. The strongest was selected as
seed, shelled and divided among the
boys wishing to elect corn project.
The following boys elected to grow
Relds Yellow Dent: Francis Crawford,
Laurence Cannon, Gordon Armstrong
ana Albert Daniels. Their average
Weld was 6S bushels per acre with a
maximum yield of 87.5 bushels pro
duced by Albert Daniels.
The latter boy again proved his skill
as corn grower by growing 128!
bushels of johnson County White corr
on less than four-fifths of an acre, OF
an average VI 1Oo UuSIlclo pei AL {
which is possibly the record production
| for the State of Delaware. The only
fertilizer applied was Is loads of barr
| ward manure which was made available
by frequent use of the cultivator dur.
ing the growing season. All diseased
plants were removed and no thinning
was practised.
In the other varieties there was but
one plot grown. Victor Kohl producing
at the rate of "a bushels of Large
Champion. Irwin Armstrong; acre ol
| 12O day Yellow Dent produced "a.
bushels. Ernest Ratledge secured z
bushels for an acre of Clouds Yellow
Dent and Harry Armstrong 68 bushel:
| for an acre of Golden Yellow Dent.
These boys have all developed con
siderable skill as corn judges and have
selected their seed for next years crop
The seed has been thoroughly dried ant
stored so as to best retain its vitality
The boys are now giving their atten
ton to selecting their best show type!
so they may compete at the local corr
show to be held in Middletown abou
| the middle of December.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
l7e,5OO MILES in THREE YEARS

Think of mileage equal to seven
times around the world, or more than
seventy times across the United States.
in less than three years. Think Of
car travelling this remarkable distance
at total cost of less than $500 for
repairs. This is service of the highest
type-the kind which everyone hopes
to get when he purchases an automobile.
The average man feels proud of his
car when il has successfully traversed
fraction of this distance. Such per-
formance demonstrates the real worth
of the product. 1t fulfills the ideal of
the automobile manufacturer to give
the public car whose service and
economy are almost unlimited.
This record was made by Nicks
Cornacchia, of Portland, Oregon, in
his Chevrolet, Model "Four-ninty'
Touring car He purchased this car on
May 5, 1918, and has operated it ever
since as "jitney' between the cities
of Portland and Linnton. In April of
this wear Mr.. Cornacchia traded it for
a new Chevrolet. Up to that time he
had actually run this car distance of
179, 500 miles in less than three years.
Mr.. Cornacchia's trips between
| Portland and Linnton have averaged
165 miles per day with six passengers.
He also secured an average of 10000
miles on each of his tires. Gasoline
consumption averaged % miles to the
gallon. and quart of oil lasted for 300
miles. Under these conditions his total
repair bill was less than $500 from
| which $44. 73 was paid for new storage
Eattery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items OF
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

James T. Shallcross, Real Estate
Broker, has sold for Mrs. Henrietta
Parvis, her house on East Main Street,
to Mr.. Herbert Phillips of Laurel.
John Heldmyer, Jr., Real Estate
Broker, sold for E. NJ. Records &. Co.,
their ITO acre farm at VanDyke Sta
ton to Harry O'Neil. Consideration
private.
Mr. Robert Gabriel and family left
town on Thursday for Quarryville, Pa,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Gabriel has engaged in the
drug business.
Daniel w. Jones and Joseph Prit-
chard have formed partnership and
opened an up-to-date automobile garage
and repair shop at the old Pritchard
stand on East Main street in Townsend.
The Ladies' Aid of Townsend M. E.
Church at poultry and oyster supper
in the basement of the school auditor
ium in Townsend recently cleared Sl45
! which will be donated to the church to
get a new heater.
Officers elected recently by the
Odessa Parent-Teacher Association
+, are: Mrs, Carl Price, president; Mrs.
| Fannie James, vice-president; Mrs.
Margaret Webb. secretary; Mrs. Emma
R. Reynolds, treasurer.
Members of the Blackhird Home and
| School League cleared $42 from their
| recent community supper at Black
bird hotel. proceeds will be used to
&lefray expenses of repairing the local
school building during vacation,
A new moving picture palace will
! soon grace Newark. Louis Handloff,
| proprietor of department store, In
that town is to be the proprietor and is
working with the idea to ersct one OF
the best and most up-to-date motion
| picture houses in the state.
i The League of Service of the Presby.
| terian Church of Odessa have elected
these officers: Mrs John Joseph presi
dent; Mrs. A. :. Whittock, vice-presi
dent; Mrs Eva Joseph, secretary anc
treasurer; chairmen of intermediate
department, Mrs. Clara Gremminger
, Mrs. Charles Duhame. The league i:
planning an entertainment in the neal
future.
A district meeting, to which all tht
churches of the Middletown Distric
are invited, will be held in the Com
munity House, Cecilton, Md, on Wed
nesday, December 7, beginning at II
| A. M. Two of the bishops. general sec
retaries, district superintendent ant
others who attended the great Detroi
convention of the Methodist Epscopa
church will be present.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
OBITUARY
Col. George W. Sparks

Death came suddenly to Colonel
George W. Sparks, Tax Commissioners
of Delaware, Sunday evening, at his
home, so VanBuren street, Whining
ton.
In the best of health when he sat
down to his dinner at 30 o'clock with
some friends, he was taken Ill during
the meal and within two hours had
passed away. Acute indigestion which
brought on all attack of angina pee
toris. which is paralysis of the muscles
of the heart, was the cause of death.
When Colonel Sparks fel: the first
pains during meal in which there was
nothing that ought to have brought on
such condition, he retired from the
room. Through vomiting he was re-
lieved of what he had eaten, apparent
ly, but the pains increased in great Sc
verify. DIR. G. W. K. Forrest, was
summoned and administered treatment,
remaining with Colonel Sparks.
In about an hour, the medicine ap-
parently had combated some OF the
pain which for an hour had been most
excruciating. The patient remarked to
the physician that he guessed the nedl-
cine was helping, but that he still had
severe pains. DR.. Forrest gave lnstruc-
tions not to permit Colonel Sparks to
| leave his bed and left the house for fif-
teen minutes to look in on another
patient in the neighborhood. He re-
| turned in that time and apparently, as
Mrs Sparks went to admit the physl-
clan, the end came. When they reached
the bedroom, life was extinct. The
physician worked over the body for
some time however hoping to stimulate
some spark of life.
| Mr., Sparks was born at 605 King
street. Wilmington, on October IA,
1864. the son of Mary K. and the late
| George w. Sparks. He received his
| education in the schools OF that city.
| After its completion he became affiliated
| WITH the " ashlngtOn Jones " CO., mo-
rocco manufacturers, and several years
later With William Lea & Sons, after.
| ward the Lea Milling Co.. at length be-
coming secretary-treasurer ana genera
| manager Of the concern, which position
he held at the time of his death.
| He has held several important state
| and civic offices. He was member OF
the State Senate from 1901 to 1909, be-
| ing president PRO tempore of that body
| 1907 and 1919, and of the State Revenue
and Taxation Commission, 1907 ant
| 1918. He was director of the Stree
and Sewer Department from 1906 tt
1918, and president Of the board fol
several years. He was appointed
member of the Delaware Industrial Ac
cident. Board by Governor Denney las
January, succeeding Sylvester D. Town
send, Jr.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
Joseph Coudon Naudain

Joseph Coudon Naudain, Of Rising
Sun, Md, a former resident of this
section died in the Northwestern Cen
eral. Hospital, Philadelphia, Wednesday
morning, aged IA years. Deceased had
been unwell for several months and had
gone to the hospital for an operation
but complications set in which resulted
in his death before the operation was
performed.
Mr.. Naudain leaves widow, and two
sisters, Mrs. Mary Daniels and Miss
Ella Naudain. both Of this town.
Funeral services will be held at his
late home this Saturday afternoon,
and interment will take place in Old
Drawers cemetery, near Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
Arrested on Serious Charge

Purnell German, 22 years old of
Blackbird hunired, was committed to
the New Castle County workhouse Sun
day, in default of $5o1 bail, following
a hearing in the office Of Magistrate
Richard Hodgson of Townsend, on a
charge of attempted assault on Myrtle
Townsend. Negres., Is years old, Of
near Blackbird, last Tuesday afternoon.
German is charged with having ac-
costed the girl as she was returning
fro IL school, and to have threatened
her at the point of revolver.
He was arrested in Smyrna on Sat
urday night by Constable Cochran, and
turned over to Constable Timmons.
The hearing was held Sunday because
the authorities thought it unsafe to
delay it longer, because of the public
feeling in the matter.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
Mrs. Catherine Anne Galway

Mrs. Catherine Anne Galway, died
at the home of her daughter Mrs. Nor
gan J. King, near town, last Saturday
afternoon, aged 66 years. Mrs. Gala
way, who was resident of Kent
County, Md, had come to pay her
daughter, Mrs. King, visit, and was
taken ill few days after arriving at
her home. Death was caused from
hardening OF the arteries. She leaves
one son, MIR. James w. Weber, of
Blackbird, and two daughters, Mrs
George J. smith, of Blackiston Cross
Roads, and Mrs. King. to mourn her
death.
Funeral services were held in St.
Dennis Church, Galena. Md, Wednes.
day morning at 1879 o'clock. anG
interment took place in st. Dennis
cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. Johr
D. Reynolds. Charles C. Harris, w. T.
Pearce, Sr.. Paul B. Messick, Harry
Sinex and N. w. VanHorn.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-03
NEW CENTURY CLUB NOTES

Owing to the unpleasant weather the
attendance at the club meeting on Tues
day was small which was regretted as
several items of business were held
over for another week when it is to be
hoped the weather will be more favor
able and the attendance larger. A let
ter from the Prisoners Aid asking for
a contribution, was read and discussed
but no action taken. 1t was decided to
send $500 toward the support of Blind
Baby Ellen, Delawarean. now in the
Sun, Shine Home at Summit, N. J. Mrs.
F. B. Watkins, chairman, then enter
tanned tn. club with a description
the Trees in the Hall of Fame from the
Foresty Magazine. Miss Ethel Brady
read most interesting paper on the
misuse of camping privileges.
Mrs. Watkins closed her program
with very amusing but instructive
Floral puzzle.
Mrs. Earl Pleasanton, chairman OF
the Thanksgiving Dance Committee re-
ported very successful affair having
cleared $42 80. Mrs Chamberlain,
chairman of the Civic Committee, re-
ported the arrival of the waste paper
receptaces which will be placed on our
streets this week. On next Tuesday
afternoon, there will be an Executive
Board Meeting at NJ, followed by
Business Meeting. Music, Mrs. J. A.
johnson, chairman.
At o'clock there will be an open
meeting which everyone is urged to at
tend. Count Ilya Tolstoy, a noted Rrs-
sian nobleman, will give talk for the
Relief of Russian American Youth aud
Destitute in America. 1t is hoped there
will be a large attendance to hear
Count Tolstoy's message.
A meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the American Legion will be held on
Monday evening, Dec. 5th, at O'Clock
at the home of Miss Bernice Metten.
All members and all eligible for men,
bership are urged to be present!
The Red Cross Christmas Seals have
been put on sale at all stores, and every
one is requested to buy and help this
wonderful cause.