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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Albert Quenzel and daugh-
tor. Miss Hilda, have aeturned
from a visit to Atlantic City. Phil
adelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton, where they spent two weeks
on a vacation.
J. G. Nipples, well known apple
buyer, has returned from bust
ness trip to California.
George Hollida, Of the Citizens
National Bank staff has gone &c
indianapolis, Ind, to spend his Va
cation.
Miss agnes Anderson. Of the Of
flee of the Potomac Light and Pow
err Company. has returned from a
vacation spent at Shepherdstown
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Milton H. Franck and little
daughter, Anna May, o. Cincinnati,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Diffendarfer on South Raleigh ST.
Mrs. p. R. Sponseller and daugh-
ter, Miss Lenora, of West Martin
street. have returned from, a two
weeks trip to Atlantic City and Bal
timore.
Mrs. NJ. Gibbs and sisters, Miss
Blakey and Mrs. R. w Blakey, re-
turned from Berkeley Springs, ac-
companied by the formers son, and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. James Gibbs,
who spent Sunday and Monday
here. Mrs. Blakey has since re-
turned to her home in Petersburg,
Va.
NJ and Mrs Edwin Fry, Miss
Tina Fry and DR.. Fry, OF Chambers
burg, spent Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs T. r. Troup, South Maple ave
nue. and attended the dance and
mardi gras of the American Legion
last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Kershner and
little daughter. Vera Jane, Of West
King street, have returned home
from Hagerstown and Cham bers-
burg after spending several days
there.
Miss Marie Langford, of Balti-
more, and dniece little Margaret
Ann, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar L. Henshaw, have returned
from a visit to relatives at Toronto
and other points in Canada.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30
ENROLMENT - MARTINSBURG
HIGH SCHOOL

The office Of the principal of
Martinsburg High School will be
open Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day of this week in order to enroll
and give personal instructions to
last years pupils as to the best sub
jects to study this coming year.
Seniors will be enrolled Wednes-
day, August 81, Juniors, Thursday,
September /, and Sophomores Sep
TENDER 2, between the hours OF 10
A. NJ. and 8 p NJ. All first year pu'
pills will be enrolled Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 9Th. The high school books
have been received and may be
purchased at the time OF enroll
ment.
There will be a faculty meeting
at the high school building Mon
day, September 5th at 10 a. m.
8 % 81
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30
MIDSHlPMEN RESIGN
TO ENTER CIVIL LIFE

Eight midshipmen, six second
class and two Of thirds who have
lust returned to Annapolis, Md,
from the annual summer cruise
aboard the five warships OF the bat
tleship squadron No. 2, Rear Admir-
al Hughes, commander, have resign
ed from the naval service and their
designations have been accepted it
was disclosed today at the naval
academy. Because they preferred
career in civil life to the naval ser
vice is the reason for the resigna-
ton.
Among those who resigned are:
Miles w. Pennypacker, of West
Virginia, of the second class; and
Harold C. Daniels, West Virginia,
third class.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30
PUBLIC SALE
OF Valuable
CITY REAL ESTATE.

The real estate of the late Mary
B. Dunford situated at the south
east corner of John street and Ma
pie avenue in Martinsburg, w. Va,
will be offered at public sale to the
highest bidder at the front door of
the Court House in Martinsburg,
w. Va, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. II, 1921,
at 1870 o'clock p. m.
The said property is situated
within two blocks of the public
square of the city, and in most
convenient and accessible part of
Martinsburg. 1t is corner prop
erty and the city paving has been
completed on both Maple avenue
and John street. The paving and
sewer assessments will be paid by
the owners
The improvements consist of a
large frame nine-room house in
good condition, SO arranged that it
could be converted into apartments
or part used for store, the other
part for dwelling.
Possession will be given within
thirty days, or the tenant will ar
range with the purchaser for con-
tinuance of the lease.
TERMS OF SALE
One-third Of the purchase money
cash on day of sale, the balance in
two equal annual payments with in
terest from date to be secured by
a lien. All cash may be paid if de-
sired
ANNIE V. DOOLEY.
D. W. DUNFORD.
owners.
By L. Dew. Gerhardt, atty. in fact.
j. w. Dodd Auct.
Aug 3O-Sept 6 5 10 10 Is
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COUNCIL TO MEET

The city council will meet to-
night for the last time this month,
instead of Thursday night. The reg
liar September meeting was sched-
He'd for Thursday.
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PUBLIC SALE

I will make public sale ote all
household furniture, including bed
clothes and kitchen utensils, at my
residence, located at 721 North
Third street, on SATURDAY
SEPT. 3, at 100 p. m. Also a sup
ply OF canned fruit and preserves
Terms-Cash.
JOS. II. LONG.
s 80 8 I 9 rop pd
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30

stiio LSit NCAh anu
all run down. |
tried many rene
dies and the doc
tor said l would
have to have an
operation. Then
before my baby
was born l had
terrible pains in
my sides. l took
Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable
rAx.~1.,~I cd -
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30
PAINT FLAG POLE

Contractor Boyd Hollis has the
contract for painting the exterior
wood work at the government bull
ding. The painting of the flag pole
attracted considerable attention.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-30
PUBLIC SALE.

Intending to move we will sell at
the Chenowith home place, Arden
w. Va, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1921
commencing at / O'Clock, the follow
ing:
Estey Organ, secretary, buffet, eX-
tension table, falling leaf table,
kitchen safe, couch bedsteads, one
half dozen dining room chairs, rock
ing chairs. cooking stove, coal stove,
chunk stove, box stove, double iron
cot, 2 clothes racks, wash stand,
dressing table, 3 feather beds, 5
straw ticks, Rayo lamp, hanging
lamp, parlor lamps and other small
lamps, ingram and rag carpet, mat
ting and linoleum, 2 small clocks,
washing machine, clothes wringer,
churns butter print and paddle, step
carpet, oil cloth, stair rods, trunk,
stand. window blinds. chenille cur
tain and other curtains, water
stand. lard firkins, iron pots, 3 gal
Ion copper kettle, axe, cross cut saw,
crooks, mirrors, crib. brackets. pic
lures and frames, chicken coops, so
chickens, dishes and various other
articles.
TERMS CASH
EMMA CHENOWTTN
J. w. SEIBERT
H. R. Hiett, Auctioneer.
c. F. Brady, Clerk.
8 Is II 20 % rs rop pd
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CONVINCING
PROOF
That Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Has E1traordi-
nary Curative Power in Cases
of Woman's Ailments

Columbus, o. suffered very
much pain during my periods
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TERM S CASH

Mrs. Harvey Root and daughter,
OF Smithville, o., are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. S. NJ. Boehm, Liberty
street
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| INST

LOsT-1921 Shepherdstown class
pin. Return 500 w. JOHN St
D125*
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for family
OF two in country. Address Ell,
care Journal. D90*
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ALMOST EVERYBODY READS the JOURNAL

The public schools of Martinsburg will
open for the admission of all pupils who de-
sire to enter,
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WANTED

sALESMAN-To cover local terri
tory selling dealers. Guaranteed
salary OF $4,000 week for right
man. The Richards Co., 200 Fifth
Ave, New York, n. Y. D93*
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By L. Dew Gerhardt, atty in fact
]. W. Dodd Auct.
Aug 30-Sept 3 6 10 10 Is
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FOR RENT-Centrally located first
floor double Offices, steam heat,
running water. Address X, care
the Journal. D-123S
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WANTED-Men hoarders, 542 n.
High St. D141+
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Storage space for any
thing. L. |. Martin & So. B106
FOR RENT-Steam heated dwelling
house, centrally located, all mod
ern improvements. Possession at
once. Address N.Y. care the
Journal. D-122*
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WANTED-Good housekeeper Ref
erences. Good pay. Address
"Houcekeeper" care The Journal.
D13S*
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FOR RENT-Room, all convenien-
ces, BIS W. Burke St. D135-
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Intending to move we will sell at
the Chenowlth home place, Arden
w Va on
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
The Man Whb The Hoe

This IS sprinrtjmc. A garden Is q
good Investment 4 garden rayrg
money A garden promotes health
The cost of living Us 6tll burden
some to multitudcs Here is where
the garden can be made tu help II all
depends on the man with the hoe
Enough OF him working al odd
times during the next few weeks
with slight attention during the SUM
mer. can accomplish more for the
general material welfare than can be
accomplished through the operation
OF treaties and tariffs
40 doubt about Il 90 all Let tho
available unused plots Of ground in
the nation be utilized Tor garden pur-
poses; let every citizen tend his ia
tie patch-rich man poor man. beg
gar man with the school children
doing their bit, as was done during
the war and 10! the most yexing in
ternal domestic problems will be set
tied. and millions Of people will be
out OF the trenches OF trouble before
Christmas.
Now Is the time for the man with
the hoe TO get busy Whether prices
be high or low, It pays to make %
garden. Cincinnati Enquirer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
MEIROSE

The members OF ,HachmaH'S church.
Of both denominations, realized the
need Of a good lighting system. and
soon ingeHiofs minds and willing
hands devised ways and means TO Sc
cure H. About three weeks ago the
Lutheran Sunday school held a
chicken supper which resulted In net
ting neat sum towards thE object.
On last Thursday night the Union
Sunday school held chicken supper
realizing a net sum Of Si2ais 20 add
10 that which was already appropriai-
ed Both amounts represent a neat
sum showing that 10 Unity there ig
strength The church has purchased
Western Electric Lighting system,
from Westminster Electric Company
which viii be installed In a few days.
Born 20 Mr. and Mrs Earl g.
Wentz. on Monday last. son
Born to Mr., and Mrs. Curtis Siam
baugh on Monday last. a daughter,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
Plenty of Proof
From People You KNOW From
Westminster Citizens.

The greatest skeptic can hardly fail
to be convinced by evidence like this,
1t is impossible to produce better
proof Of merit than the testimony of
residents of Westminster, of people
Tho can be seen at any time Read
the following case of it:
Mrs. P. S. Bixler sc Pennsylvania
avenue, Westminster, says: 4 am
glad to endorse Doans Kidney Pills
for l know the value OF them. My
kidneys were weak and II ! over
worked or took cold It seemed to
settle on my kidneys and cause me
10 have a weak and aching back. !
felt dull and languid and my kidneys
acted irregularly. used Doau's
Kidney Pills from Boyle's Drug Store
and they soon corrected the trouble,
strengthening my back and kidneys.
Price Coo, at al dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-g get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. ISixler had, Foster Milburn Co,
Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE MAY 1921

Irma Rhoades and her brother left
Lewistown Friday night and spent
several days near Mcclure. Wednes-
day night they we're seen going
through Mcclure. The brother had a
rifle on his shoulder. The next morn
ing the girls body was found on the
road Reed had disappeared. Before
young Hohman's alleged confession
was given ont, II was. said the sheriff
was working on a theory that the girl
was shot in mistake for thieves.
An autopsy performed BY Coroner
Barr revealed that the girl had died
from wounds from double-barreled
shotgun and not from revolver bul-
lot as was believed al nrsi. ThirIy-
nine No. shots were found imbedded
in her back. This discovery exOnerat-
ed the girls brother.
II IL believed the brother was at
tempting to force his way into q amail
garage on the farmhouse and haG
lelA his sister in the middle Of The
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
BIRD NIL

The Ladies' Aid met at the parson-
age Thursday, April rs. The meeting
opened with singing, followed with
scripture reading by Mrs. Beard, led
in prayer by pastor, minutes read and
approved, roll called and dues collect
ed $3.50; visitors Al cents. Reading
by Fannie Davis, Florence Bauerline,
and Grace Spencer. The society was
donated 81, which we are thankful for,
The ladies' decided TO paper
the parlor at the parsonage and get
new window shades A bill was pre-
scented for water bucket, Si40, which
was voted paid; also bill for flowers
$500 and bill TOR new rug ~ parson-
age, $3.50 which were voted paid
Mrs Fannie Davis, Fannie Bueking-
ham, Mrs. Sitterding and Mrs. Kate
Wagner were appointed to get new
carpet and vsrnish for church. The
meeting closed with singing. Mrs.
Link and assistance served Gaze and
lemonade to so members and visitors
present. Next meeting at church
The Ladies' Aid at Deer Park will
hold chicken and meat supper at
Smallwood Hall, Tuesday night, May
10 II not clear that night. tifst fair
night. Admission for supper. All
members of society are requested 90
bring q donation in the way OF meats.
bread and salads. For sale candy and
Ice cream. Supper to begin at 5
O'Clock
The Women's Lodge will hold their
annual festival Saturday. May 2s
will also have their memorial service
al same time. viii meet at the hall az
5 o'clock to decorate the graves OF
their deceased sisters A welcome ia
all
Word was received here that Mrs
Bernard Byers, AT Cranberry passed
away Sunday night Mrs. Byers was
known by host OF friends, who
sympI.,hize with her husband in his
loss She was loved by all who knew
hNr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
Bomb Sent In Mail Kills Girl aud
Hurts Five More Victims

Johnstown Pa, May An rs year
old girl was killed and I've other per.
sons were injured last night 90 South
Fork. near here. when a bumb. seui
through mails, exploded IN q hore
owned by Tony Rnncr, Annie Baucrl
was Killed and three of her sisters, o
brother and an unidentified man we're
injured
Annie Raneu went to The post ONCE
early In the evening and paid charges
on The package which wga addressed
to her father The girl opened
the package IN The store and.
az she removed the last wrapper the
explosion occurred One side OF the
building was blown out md the store
was wrecked According to the police.
Raneri has been threatened recently
by unidentified persons
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
CLUBS WIFE TO DEATH THEN
CUTS OWN THROAT
Laborer, After Fight, Calls Nelghbors,
But Tries to Die rs Cops Arrive.


But Tries to Die rs Cops Arrive.
After clubbing his wife. Helen. with
some blunt instrument Anthony De
Lucia, when threatened by arrest Sat
urday cut his throat with razor and
is now in "a critical condition at the
West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hos
pital The tragedy occurred after a
quarrel between the couple in their
room
According to the Rossini family
the De Lucia couple moved into the
house about week ago. Friday they
began a protracted quarrel. they said
and shortly after daybreak the wom-
an began 20 scream. The cries sud
denly ceased and then they said they
heard be Lucia calling them. When
Rossini went to the room he found
De Lucia standing in the doorway
shouting i've killed my wife !"
The door Of the room had been
locked and when they had broken II
down they found the body of the
woman. with the head beaten in. and
near 1t lay DE Lucia. bleeding from =
deep cash In his throat which he had
inflicted with razor.
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road to stand guard.

road to stand guard.
Apparently the brother awakened
members Of the family at the farm
house. A window WAS raised and then
the sister shouted warning to her
brother and started to run, it is be-
lieyed
The fact that the girl was dressed
in a mans cap, mackinaw, union
suit of mans underwear, mans halr
hose and blue shirt, Is believed to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06

have been responsible for her death,
1t is thought q member of the family
at the farmhouse nidssook her for a
robber and Cred both barrels OF a
shotgun from the open window.
Seeing his sister fall the brother
probably took her in his arms and
sought TO carry her TO the nearby for
est. Fifty yards from the spot where
she was shot he was forced to aban-
don her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-05-06
RHOADEs GIRL SHOT BY son OF
FARMER
Youth Says He Fired at Fathers
Instlgation.

Sherifi NJ. A. Davis, Of Mlflin coun-
ty announced that Russell Hoffman
son of John Hoffman. farmer Hvins
near Wagner. fifteen miles east Of
Lewistown, Pa. April 80, confessed
that hefired the shotithat killed Irma
who was found dead on a
road.
About the time the sheriff made
this announcement, Reed Rhoades,
brother OF the dead airl who had been
sought by the authorities. walked In
TO the Jail and surrendered.
According to the sheriff young
Hoffman said he fired at the girl 81
the instance OF his father,
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Farm For Sale I!

A farm Of 70 acres. acres in tim
Der; meadow land. improvements: y
story frame house, bayn, and all OUT
buildings: on Lawndale road, Y mile
from state road, near Finksbnrg APP
ply to EMMA M. SPENCER, Finks.
burg, Md. may14-tf.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
FROM SERIOUS FIRE
Dover's New Engine Worked Et-
fectively, However, and the
Danger Was Averted.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, March 2--Fire broke out, yes
tcrdav morning at II As O'Clock, IN the
stable of j. A. Dowrcs. back Of the Downes
proncrtv on State street On the north
of the stable is the three-story structur
of W. II. Reed. used rs a cigar and paper
store. On the south is another two-story
stable belonging to Mrs. Sallie {. Steven
son. On the east is the large ware house OF
ia. Downcs filed with musical instrl-
ments and other valuable merchandise
and the store and dwelling of John Nj.
Houston In ashed adjoining the Downes
stable were four automobiles owned by
the Fooks Auto Co.
The fire seemed 70 originate IN the shed
where the automobiles were stored and
when discovered this building was
mass Offames.
The prompt response of the Robbins
Hose firemen with their new engine, equip
ped with the pumping apparatus, evident
lv saved Dover from n serious contiagra-
ton All the bui dingS in the immediate
vicinity we're Of frame and 1t would have
been practically impossible TO save the
stable and the Reed storchousc and dwell
ing but for the prompt and efficient work
of the iiremen
In the Downes stable was n COW and u
the Stevenson stable were sevcr9l worh
horses. All were rescued.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
POLITICAL CHIEFS
PLAN ACTIVITIES
Democrats Decide to Establish
Permanent Headquarters
in This City.

both the Democratic and Republican
State committees met IN this city on
SATURDAY. afternoon The Democratic
nIanned future activities while the Re
p,,bIicans. it is said. discussed party
plurns
The meeting Of the Democrats WAS held
nj the Hotel du POnt and was a very
satisfactory conference. 1t was decided TO
establish permanent headquarters her
and Chairman Henry r lsaacs WAS
directed 10 name a committee to work
With hun in arranging for the headquart-
ers II was decided that there should
10 a secretary 4 man and that he should
f,p assisted ~ a woman who also could
look after the women ; organizations
The State committee pledged its sup
r.ort n the city committee IN the coming
municipal election June. There IS
feeling among the Democrats that be-
ba,ise the Republicans killed the charter
bill. that # they name q strong man ior
mavor. they may be able 70 SWING the
election
Il was decided to hold another meeting
early in April, when the plans Of the
com mittee on organization viii De ready
for consideration
According 70 these who attended the
Republican meeting, the discussion was
about who should get some Of the Fed
eral plurns that will come 70 Delawareans
II is said that Walter ;. Money Of fown-
send was practically decided upon 10
Z marshal 10 succeed Martin {
Farrv
II Is said that it vas decided 70 allo
the Prohibition commlsstonershIp Z
! Sussex county. but no announcement
was made s. 70 VINO the man would be.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
CHESTERTOwN AND VICINITY.

SneciaI Correspondence OF Every Evening.
Chestertown. Md, March 2S When
the hearing IN the bankruptcy proceed
Ings Of Claude F. Parks was resumed
last week. in the court house, propositions
were offered 10 compromise tho claims on
the basis Of 80 cents on the dollar. Some
Of the creditors insisted upon - cents,
and AS a consequence no agreement was
reached
II. CLAW Brown has made n full-rigged
schooner. with sails all set for the water, rs
a birthday present 10 his son, Gilpln.
William Gladskv, through his attorney.
Hope H. Barroll, has instituted suit
against Sheriff William G. Townsend for
$1,000. for alleged false arrest Mr..
Gladskv. whose home Is IN Rock Hall
had become interested IN several chil-
dren in Baltimore, for whose support he
had made himsrlf responsible. Baltl-
more officers came TO Kent, thursday
and took MIR Gladskv to Baltimore Tor
hearing
4 deputy from State Automobile Com
missioner Baughman : office IN Baltimore
last week unearthcd whisky stlil IN the
forest in the upper section OF the countY
a fcw miles from School No. 10, That
night the place was raided and severa
barrels of liuuor were seized and two mer
Dlaced uoder arrest The officer dIscovereC
the still while tracking an alleged thlet
Rev. L. F. Barrett Is quite Ill at hr
home on Queen street, Chestertown being
confined to his bed
/ State Senator William F Russell, cashle
I of he Kent County Savings Bank ha
/ been housed for a week suffering witt
! carbuncles
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
NEWS OF A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Eggs Plentiful and Cheap IN
Lower Delaware and HehS
Refuse to Stop Work.
GREAT PEACH PROSPECTS,

Fror, Every Evenings Correspondents
Georgetown, March 2S-ihe - Dcla-
ware Apple Co, with orchards between
Georgetown and Bridgeville containing
about 10000 trees, will, according TO inc
annie expert, Snyder II. Carr, VINO mas
been brought here from the west 10 e take
charge of the orchards, Obtain AT leaSt @
40O 600 baskets this year. his VII. pJ
the first wear that the trees have ylelut:ii,, :i,
and from June until October the crop VIII
he gathered. The orchards contain hve
varieties. the first crop coming ripe III
lime and continuing throughout the sum sum
uner until October, when the winter crop
will be harvested.
Great care has been given the orchards
and for the past five years thousands VI
dollars have been spent In cuitlva'he
and caring for the trees. The orchards are
said 10 be the largest east OF the MISSISSIPPI
river. - Coo
Large orchards arc located near sea
ford AIilIsboro and Nassau, but at'
owned by different companies. "i'hin
the next ten years, fruit experts stay,
Southern Delaware will be one ot INC
greatest apple growing sections IN inc
United States.