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nuN DOWN ny AUTOMOBILES.

Dover, Dee. 17.-Wnliam Body. a
colorod boy aFed about i6 years, while
crossing the intersection OF New and
Division streets, late yesterday after
noon, on hie bicycle. was run into by
On automobile and knocked down. ~
rrst u was thought his leg was
broken, but q was not.
Tho driver ~ the automobile In try
ins 90 avoid running into the boy ran
into porch on the corner Of New
end Division streets. tearing out part
~ tho railing 81 the porch besides
breaking tho headlights % hts auto
mobile.
A colorcd Firi was run into by ar
automobile on Losckerman street
Thursday afternoon. ana her leg was
broken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
NEWS OF srAFoRD.

Seaford Dec. i7.--Four hogs killed
this week by Reuben J. Allen. a far
mer living near Soaford, weighed l.
phi pounds, tho largest Weighing SEQ
pounds, From che four large porlSers
Nr. Allen realised 10 cans OF fne
lard.
q, Warren Handy has purchased the
HharlNs cottinSham property, IN
Northwest Soaford from William NJ.
Moore, and will occupy 81 next year.
The place contains i0 acres of land
and dwelling, consideration private.
Mira, A. s. Woollcy and sister. Mrs.
NJ IT, Hopkins are spending some
time with their sister, Mrs. c. NJ
Chase, IA wilmington.
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DEATH OF JORDAN A. WILSON.

Newark, Dec. 17.-Jordan a. Will
son. aged "a years, for many years
one OF the leading undertakers of Will
mington. died yesterday. after an ILL
ness OF more than year. The funeral
will be private from the residence
OF his son, L. Clifford Wilson of New
ark, who is also an undertaken.
The deceased was the first under
taker in Delaware TO introduce en-
balming and he also operated the first
ambulance in Wilmington many years
ago. Several years ago Mr.. Wilson
served as deputy coroner. He is sur
vived by his wife and five children
j. Clifford Wilson OF Newark, Waldo,
G., Elizabeth W., Ethel and Harlan,
all OF Wilmington, and one sister, Miss
Adelaide Wilson of Newark.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
% HeY.
Furnitures One of Them

Had yod thought of giving a good
piece Of furniture?
Something for the home is always
acceptable to the home-maker.
Furniture's . sharing kind of gift.
1t appeals to the incurably unselflsh
heart Of q wife and mother, that Dad
and the boys and girls who "clubbed
in" to give her the delicious, downy-
cushioned new davenport, the hand
some hall chair with its rich Renais-
sance carvings and velvet upholstery,
or the splendid new suit Of dining
room furniture, will enjoy them as
much a she will.
The Wanamaker Furniture Store,
larger in its stocks than any two
ordinary furniture stores put togeth-
err, offers no end of choice in hand
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
Christmas Is the Supreme
Occasion

for indulging the folks we love IN the
things in which they won't indulge
themselves. The Wanamaker Pic
ture Store, on the Fifth Floor, is a
treasure-house of tempting gift-pos-
sibilities. The variety is, of course.
indescribable, capable Of satisfying
all tastes, from the simplest 20 the
most discriminating.
A tiny child can find a tiny but
exquisite framed Wallace Nutting
photograph at a tiny price TO hang in
Mumny's bedroom or boudoir. The
husband who wishes 20 please his
liege lady with the gift of a splendid
oil painting, or glowing reproduc-
ton of Andrais' dashing Mus
keteer," or of the seductive charm
of the mysterious Mona Lisa" can
as easily be served.
In the moderate price-range-say
five to twelve dollars-the choice of
subjects is really remarkable, includ-
ing alike the newest favorites and
those which have stood the test of
time: both "The Garden of Allah"
(Maxfield Parrish's latest succes.) 9,
and the ruins Of the Coliseum!
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GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS.

Georgetown, Dec. 17.-onicers of
lienlopen Grange, near Midway, have
been elected for tho ensuing term, as
follows:
Master, T. c. Wilson; overseer, II.
Cullen Donovan; lecturer. Mrs. r.
Cullen Donovan; steward, Edward
Lynch; assistant steward, Thomas A.
Hart; chaplain. Herbert II. Fisher;
treasurer, George Holland; secretary,
Mrs. Edward Lynch; gatekeeper, Irwin
S. Collins; Ceres. Mrs. Herbert H
Fisher; Pomona, Mrs. Bailey W
Maull; Flora Mrs. Thomas C. Wilson
lady assistant steward, Mrs. Thomas
Hart.
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EPWORTH LEAGUE ELECTION.

Georgetown, Dec. 1.-THE Epworth
League OF the Ellendale NJ. L.
Church has elected the following Of
hcers for the year:
President. Miss Rachel Coverdale;
ce-presidents. Mrs. l.. J. Warning
ton, Mildred Ellingsworth. Kimmeth
jefferson, Martha Swain; secretary,
Bessie Warren; treasurer, Loretta
Jester; organist, Lena B. Swain.
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Church. Wilmington mado an address
full Of inspiration. An organisation
was effected by tho selection Of Prof.
w. b. Thornburg. PRESIDENT; H. c..
McSherry. secretary, and George w.
Tebo treasurer.
Another meeting OF the Brotherhood
Will be called soon, when 4 drive for
membership will begin.
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LADIES' AID MEETING.

Newport. Dec. 1.-THE Ladies' Aid
Society Of Newport NJ. L. Church held
their monthly business meeting and
social Thursday evening, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred NJ. Craig. Follow
ing the business meeting, the entertain
ment committee which comprised Mrs.
H. Z. Gregg, Mrs. John Strong, the
Misses Loura Thompson and Sarah
Benson, took charge, and fine program
was enjoyed. 49,
The next meeting of the society will
be held at the parsonage and the follow
ing committee was appointed in charge
Of the entertainment: Mrs. David Bair,
and the Misses Frances Ball, Ethel Wood
ward, and Bessie Leach.
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HUGE HOGS IN SUSSEX.

laurel. Dec. 17.-Flfteen boss
slaughtered this week in the vicinity
Of Kings Church averaged 500 pounds
each. one of the largest TO date was
killed this week by Joseph Workman,
weighing $50 pounds.
NJ. G. King killed one Weighing 760
pounds. and Herman T. Dickerson one
weighing Gal pounds.
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A uCarns, glossy fur coat, or a ReiC.
smart fur neckpiece.
A pretty necklace.
Rhinestone shoe-buckles - haze
you eUer noticed the shapeiinesS Of
Mothers foot?
A ,crist tcntch.
Some really fine stationery.
A sparkling ring for her finger.
A handsome hUudbag-Of SifUer
or gold mesh, or richly beaded.
A cosy quilted silk dressing
goiun.
A stunning umbrella.
NeiC, shining silrer accessories for
her BOULDER.
Why. this whole Store, with ali its
wonderful contents, could you get it
into her stocking or under her plate
at breakfast, is not too good for q
good Mother
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There's One of 'Em N0lU!

that bright young thing in tho pic
ture up in the corner Of this article.
"6omebody's MOTHER" Why, GER
tainly she is Seq her arms full Of
Christmas packages for Dad and tho
kiddies!
Not Q thought is she giving to the
Christmas packages they are as
sembling for her. All the more rea-
son, therefore, why tho very finest
and most carefully selected gifts that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
DOVER BROTHERHOOD.

over, Dec. J7.-At meeting ofthe
men and boys Of Wesley NJ. Z. Church
Of this town, last evening, for the pur-
pose OF organizing a Brotherhood in
connection with the Church, there
were fifty persons present. Rev. j.
X. Sumwalt, pastor Of Grace NJ. T..
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Double Header at Hanover.

A double header basketball pro-
gram will be staged at the gym of
Hanover Presbyterian Church tonight
Onion Of the first division, will meet
old Swedes OF the second division and
Second Baptist of the first division
viii line up against Goodman of the
second division. Gus Relscmau
viii referee both games
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
Does Mother Often Buy
Herself q Picture?

We doubt it-and yet, a shop-win-
dow full of pictures always brings
her to a halt, does it not?
Well. why not have some of those
attractive pictures hung up on the
four walls Of home that mean so
much to her?
Maybe she no more cares for some
of those old-fashioned pictures and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17

no was standing. with an ax. and the
timber rebounded and struck him.
While there was no abrasion on the
outside. his teeth cut n, cash on the
inside which required two stitches to
close
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Something she had peUer dreamed
of oEnfrg--
Because it seemed beyond the .z-
tremes Of possibility.
Something that might be trenen-
dously expensive or might be very,
very inexpensive, but whatever Il
was, would represent the very best
could offer her .(not a near-best or
second-best) as an expression 81 my
love.
AS say, if had mother I'd give
her something from Wansmaker's.
S. c., Dse.r,b~-. 1921.
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''Mother Wants Practical Presents

VXYhEN Mother makes this
wv stipulation she is, as usual,
thinking of gift in which
all the family can share. It's good
idea, then, to commence your gift
hunting on the Fourth Floor, which
Is about a. short Of practical articles
as was Ali Baba's cave Of jewels.
In the China Store (Chestnut)
beautiful set of new dishes, fit to
rejoice any housewifely heart, may
be selected.
The range Of choice is amazing
dinner-sets in one hundred or more
patterns! representing the latest and
the finest products of the best pot
teries of four nations-France, Eng
land. America, Japan at most
flexible range Of prices.
Some have the loveliest, softest,
clearest flower borders. Others
(Among the English porcelain most
ly) use bright color effects in the
most fascinating way In all-over
print patterns.
Or, II Mother likes the plain rich
ness Of gold-and-white, there are
many gold borders and bands and
handles. even, among the inexpensive
dishes, not to speak Of the splendor
Of the gold encrustations in certain
of the higher-priced dinner-sets Of
French and even American china.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
Levy Courtmen May Visit Florida.

Whether the Levy Court will visit
Florida this winter has not been de-
cided. One or the members has pro-
posed to his colleagues that they go
there to inspect a type of drawbridge
which he thinks would be suitable for
the Brandywine at Eleventh street
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HiT ny II>BACk.

fieoisctown, Dec. I7.--Former
sheriff Thomas Il. pritchctt was
severely injured about the mouth. yes
s,fday when h. hat board on which
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17

frames that may De already there
than you do; but if there is anything
which the average head Of family
does not think Of indulging herself IN,
il is 9 new picture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17

A special ratio is given for 6-days
and 3-days consecutive insertions
which gives a good saving TO the
adyertisers.-Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
And the HOuse-FurnisHing
Store!

Why. at every table and every
counter there's something Mother
could use in her business of house
keeping, Just as an instance-the
electrical section.
Here are electric toasters, perco-
lators and other conYensences that
save her precious time and strength.
To give Mother an efficient cleo
trio cleaner is just like presenting
her with ten extra years of youth
and strength!
Right now we are selling the IA
nous Cadillac Suction Cleaner at the
new low price-S42.50. 1t has car
pet sweeper brush, powerful sue
tion fan, is light, convenient, durable
and reliable. One Of the best suction
cleaners in the world
But harb we, good folks; don't
make the mistake of giving Mother
an Impractical Christmas! Deep
down in her heart
Mother Is Something
Besides q Mother
She's a Woman!
with woman's love of pretty things.
Such as
An exquisite lace collar.
A handsome erening coat of tbs
sort she'll protest against as "too
fine" for her.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Legion Organizes Post at Wilson

The post Of the American Legion was
organized at Wilson. Okla, on Thursday
evening and meeting held in the au-
ditorium of the city hall.
John C. vann, formerly q very active
member Of the Ardmore post, acted az
chairman. calling the meeting to order.
Among the number going from Ardmore
was Commander King and vice com.
mander, Ezra Dyer, who each made
talks at the meeting. Dr. johnson was
elected temporary post commander.
Other temporary officers were elected
The membership rolls were opened and
fine showing was made. Ardmore
post will lose q number OF boys by
transfer, \ meeting has been called for
Wednesday evening, June /. to perfect
their organization and make application
for charter. During the meantime. q
large membership drive will be put on
Meeting Wednesday night will be at
tended BY ladies who will organize
their auxiliary post al that time.
The boys at Wilson are very enthus
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Saturday Noon Luncheon

The weekly MONDAY luncheon of
the George r. Anderson post was held
at the Chamber of Commerce. Saturday
noon. Mr.. Mahoney was chairman Of
the day.
The boys were treated to rare musical
numbers by Don Cochran and assisted o.
the piano by Hrs. Jack Cusack. Mr..
Dickson's singing was much applauded
He was accompanied on the piano by
Mrs. w. B. Tyer
Attorney Russell B. Brown was n
visitor and made q "snappy" address.
County Attorney Jimmie Mathers and
Deputy Sheriff Bud Ballew were visi-
tors and each made talks.
Secretary Barron Of the Chamber Of
Commerce was present and made o
talk and requested that the legion Join
with the civic clubs Of the town in the
work on the Turner Falls road Thurs
day and Friday OF next week. The le-
gion will assist in this undertaking.
'Homerun" Jones OF the Ardmore
Pep" team Of the TO league was a
visitor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Rainbow Division

Veterans Of the Rainbow division in
Oklahoma will meet at Oklahoma City
on June for their third annual reun-
ion according to the announcement Ct
j. c. Chatfield state secretary Of the
Oklahoma chapter Members Of the
famous combat division from all parts
of the state will be present at the gath.
ering.
Plans for the reunion include a re-
production of the battle of Champagne,
by which the Rainbow division in CO.
operation with a French army corps
turned back the last desperate efforts
to capture Rheims and push on toward
Paris. The battle scenes will be enacted
at Wildwood park north of the city.
Former members of the 42nd division
in the state are asked to communicate
with the secretary OF the organization
at the state capitol if they are not al
ready enrolled as members of the vet.
Grams association.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
SOMETHING TANGIBLE FOR
DISABLED SOLDIERS, NOW
GETTING WELL UNDER WAY

Following the first formal meeting OF
the State Soldiers Relief Commission
at the state capitol Saturday work on
the hospitals to be built by the state
for disabled veterans are to be pushed
with all possible speed. Bonds of the
three members of the commission, Hor.
ace Fl. Hagan of Tulsa, II. B. Fell Of
Ardmore and Grant Victor of Alton
have been approved by the secretary
OF state and certificates OF MEMBERSHIP
On the board issued.
Work on the remodeling OF the first
floor OF the university hospital and con-
struction OF an administration building
so that 100 beds may be available for
the sick and disabled soldiers will be
the first task of the commission. Fol-
lowing that the tubercular sanatorium
at Sulphur will be built with all pos.
sible speed. Aims of the commission will
be to have a large part of the work
done before winter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Bede Their Graves With Flowers Bedew Their Memory With Tea

Mrs. Ada D. Pearce Of Arimore. stat,
president.
At joint meeting of the heads of tho
two organizations to be held on the af
ternoon of the conference plans will b.
perfected for a statewide membership
contest between the two organizations
tn women's auxiliary will seek TO en-
roll more members in the state than
the legion and the veterans will make
strenuous efforts to hold their lead
ever the women il plans Of state lead
ors of the two organizations are sue
CeSSful.
The campaign will be carried down
i6to the legion posts and auxiliary units
with simultaneous campaigns beginning
on juno 20 and closing on June 26. Aux
Hilary units will agree to entertain L.
gionnaires il they loose and the men viii
have to entertain their wives. mothers
and sisters if they loose.
1t is estimated by Mrs. Pearce that
there is a potential membership for
the women's auxiliary in Oklahoma If
265 600. The maximum possible for the
legion y approximately $1,000 Of which
Il fourth are now members.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Fifty Thousand Dollars Availabls

through the action Of the special ses.
sion Of the state legislature an emer.
geney relief fund OF $500 for the aid
Of disabled and sick ex.service men who
are in distress and their dependen,
wives, widows or minor children was
made available. Half of the fund will
be available each year.
The fund is a continuation of the re.
hei tund provided by the special session
9i the seventh legislature which lapses
on June 30, this year. It will also be
6isbursed by the governor on recommen-
cation of posts Of the American Legion
or the Red Cross and with the approval
of the chief officer of the United State.
public health service in the state. Claims
FOR aid from the fund are to be made on
affidavits which will be furnished by
state headquarters Of the American Le.
gion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29

ma Farmer-Stockman and member OF
the permanent board of cotton asso-
citation. Wednesday night. I'VE may
take this estimate as fairly accurate
This education IL not result of the
activities of any Organization or group
but of a general outpouring of senti-
ment against the production of cotton
to the exclusion Of other crops. The
cotton growers OF the state are coming
to realize that food and feed. as we'll
as cotton and other cash crops must
be grown on Oklahoma farms"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Memorial Highway

Between 5000 and 5000 maple trees
are to be planted along the Lincoln
highway in st. Louis and Laporte coun-
ties in Indiana as a memorial to the
soldiers from the two counties who lost
their lives in the world war. The plant
ing will be in charge of the American
Legion posts at South Bend and La.
porte.
In Oklahoma the Joe Carson post of
Tulsa started the same Idea year ago
by planting trees along a boulevard
which is to be named Memorial drive.
Additional trees are to be planted each
year until there is one for every man
from Tulsa county who lost his life ir
the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
OKLAHOMA COTTON
ACREAGE REDUCED

oklahoma city. May 2s.-A 40 per
cent reduction in cotton acreage was
ioreca t for the state of oklahoma by
directors Of the Oklahoma Cotton
Hrowers Association in session here
wednesday and Thursday. They made
specific reports for Is scattered coun-
ties, including Harmon, jackson,
Greer. Caddo. Tillman, jefferson, Gar.
win, Carter. McCurtain. Pittsburg. lie.
Fiore. Sequoyah. Pottawatomie and
Lincoln.
This is the first definite and authen-
nc estimate we have had on the per.
centage of acreage reduction" said
Carl Williams, editor of the Oklaho-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Yes, Girls

Everybody is using and talking about
DERWILLO the liquid tint. 1t instantly
beautifies the complexion, makes n soft
rosy-white skin everyone Just love
to touch" over five hundred thousand
girls and women are using it. It's a real
beautifier, that's what II is. Try it to-
day. At toilet counters everywhere.
Your money back If you don't like II.
Ringer and City Drug Store.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Lost Discharge Papers

Such large number OF cases OF lost
army discharges has been brought to
the attention OF state officers Of tho
American Legion that an appeal has
been made to all war veterans 10 have
certified copies Of their papers filed with
the county clerk OF their county. II tha;
Is done copies of the discharge may be
obtained at any time for u small fec
and long delays in application for com.
pensation. training or insurance are oh.
waited. II lost an army discharge can
never be fully replaced. The soldier may
only be issued short certificate In lieu
OF the paper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Banquet for FirebOys

To show the appreciation of the man
ner in which the members Of the
Healdton fire department responded
with welltrained promptness and saw.
ed in this city, repetition Of the usual
''oil town fire" last Tuesday, the busi-
ness men and citizens generally rails
ed, by popular subscription. funds
with which they provided an elabor-
ate banquet for the fighters of the
flames" At the fire it was recorded
the boys with their apparatus. were on
the spot in just three minutes. from
the time the alarm was sounded
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Home Missionary Society

The ladies' Of the Home Missionary
Society, Of the Methodist church met
this week in regular session at the
home OF Mrs. Adcock. About 20 ladies
were present. The lesson was from
the first ten chapters Of Second Sam.
uel. The delegates from the District
Mission Conference met with tnem and
gave an interesting report of the con.
ference. After enjoying delightful re-
freshments the auxiliary members ad-
journed to meet with Mrs. Nj. s. Alex
ander, at the next regular meeting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Auxiliary at Shawnee

Presidents OF all local units Of the
women's Auxiliary Of the American
Legion viii meet at shawnee on June
! at the time Of the conference OF pos,
commanders according 10 decision
iesched by the state executive commit.
tee of the auxiliary which met at Okla.
homa City last "wednesday. A call for
the state conference hps been issued BY
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Cemetery Association

The citizens of the town of Heald-
ton, with the citizens of the surround
ing country will effect permanent or
ganization whose duty it will BE- to
keep the local cemetery in neat and
clean condition and TO enlose the "sil-
ent city of the dead" with good and
substantial fence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29

Mrs. Herman Erhardt is home from
pleasant visit with old homefolks at
Sulphur.
Mrs. Martin. accompanied by her
daughter. Miss Jewel. has returned
from Dallas, Texas. where the young
lady has been attending school.
Mrs. Jack Hyde, who has been very
i'll, is convaleseing nicely
Rev. Mr.. Angling, pastor OF the
Methodist church. Is entertaining the
Bible class Of his Sunday school at
Turner Falls.
Mrs. Tyer and Mrs. Copass have been
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29

Chickasha.-Ike Harness, 6S, own
er of well known oil lease south oil
here, was found dead on his lease.
Three men are being held in Jail to
following confession of fourth man
that he and the others were fighting.
Harness Joined him and the others. he
alleges, beat Harness to death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-29
Quests Of Shawnee Post

Lemuel Bolles national adjutant OF
the American Legion, will be the guest
OF the Oklahoma department at Shaw.
nee on June lS. when commanders OF
all posts OF the veterans organization
in the state will meet for conference. An
invitation has also been sent to +. W
Gaibraith Jr., national commander. but
his acceptance has not yet been r..
ceived by the state commander.