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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1921-02-17

Johnny-Pa, what is a philosopher
Pa--A man with good liver, heart,
stomach and bank account.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1921-02-17
THICK, SWOLLEN GLANDS

A dog is known to grin, even laugh ;
a cat, never. Hence the difference
popularity.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1921-02-17

She wondered that he should bid
her sleep or wish her to. Perhaps it
was because he thought it would bet
ter prepare her for the ordeal of the
hypnotic trance-if it were any ordeal.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

T h Q Four Color
Comic Section fea-
lures such Stars
as Bringing Up
Father and the
Katzenjamers.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09
West Virginia Is Dance Crazy and the School
Authorities Are Powerless.

Woman Sheriff in
Montgomery County,
Nd, Leads Midnight
Raids on Dens Of Vice.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

what Wrecks Mar
riage," by Lou Telle-
gen, Husband of Ger
aldine Farrar.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

And course all the world by cable
telegraph with special emphasis happenings in the National
with comprehensive authoritative society
financial literary drama motion picture and sections
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

Mrs. Borden Har1i-
man Discusses Wo-
mems Part in the
Reconstruction of Bel
gium.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09
That Half Million Dollar Comic Section in color.
Editorial and City Life Section, Containing
Arthur Brisbane's Remarkable Discussion
of Subject Close to the Heart of Every
Man and Woman.
Humorous Essays by Skillet Finn, Gene Fowler
Ed Streeter, and Roy K. Moulton.

Diplomatic Suitor
Wins Famous Beauty
Through Mistakes of
Those Who Lost Her.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

Searching for the
Sacred Cup in Which
the Saviour's Blood
Was Caught. ).
The Washington times., 1921-09-09
. next Sunday morning
will contain ALL THESE Features
and many more:

WILLIAM J. BURNS, New Chief of the United
States Secret Service, Uses Psychology in
Trailing Lawbreakers to Their LARS.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

Flo Ziegfeld says the
A m e ric q n Beauties
Of Today Outnumber
Their Rivals of Other
Days by 20 to I.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

ARNOLD BENNETT, the distinguished English
Novelist, Discusses the Folly of Laymen
Attempting to Doctor Themselves When ILL.,
The Washington times., 1921-09-09
Seven Complete Sections---

News eat ure
s Q c ito n, right
now starring Nc
Coombs' How I
NJ q d o Woodrow
W son Presi-
dent"
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

Editorial and City
Life Section, fea-
turing Arth ur
Brisbane's fun
ge illustrated
editorials.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

Words and Music of Julio" the Haunting Ar
gentine Melody in the Score of "The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse" It costs so
cents at Music Stores.
The Washington times., 1921-09-09

"MADAME MAETERLINCK" Continues Her
Enhancing Story of 'The Most Extraordi-
nary Romance of All History"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
woMEN's CLUB ACTIVITIES.
Extensive Program of Events for Fall
and Winter Months Mapped Out.

Now that the vacation season is about
to close, the Business and Professional
Women's Club has settled down to
future brimming full OF club activities.
The variTus committees have been
formed and have already presented
their plans TO the club. The diversity
of the program for the coming months
viii fill the individual wants of every
member. A history class under the in
struction Of Prof James A. Barclay, a
gymnasium class headed by Miss Mathil-.
da Seippe and a Friday night reading
hour, (ising the Chautauqua readings)
are among some of the interesting
things that the educational committee
is planning. The possibility of a Spanish
or French class may develop later. After
the regular monthly business meetings,
which are held the last Thursday night
of each month, social hour viii follow
For the October meeting a-musical pro-
gram will be given, October %, will find
the club room in the hands of the
Hallowe eners for on this night all sorts
OF Halloween revelry will hold sway
In keeping with the occasion il will be n
costume party. The finance committee
is arranging a card party to be given
IN the club room on October D.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Local Women Attend Union Meeting

On Monday several Wilmington wom-
en- left for Williamsburg, Pa, 10 attend
the fifty-first annual meeting of the
Philadelphia Branch of the Women S
Foreign Missionary Society, which is in
session from October 4 Z. In the party
are Mrs. Emma Shilling, Mrs. Harrie
Campbell. Mrs. W. T. DrlImmond, Mrs
George Plummer, Mrs. A. l.. Croney,
Mrs, Charles Triggs, Mrs. Baldwin
Hygate.
At the meeting reports of conferences
will be given, plans will be made for the
ensuing year, and returned missionaries
will speak. Mrs. Harrie Campbell OF
Holly Oak, who is Branch Superintendent
of Children's Work will make report
and will speak on First Steps in Educa-
ton. She will also conduct a story hour
| for children this afternoon.
Six missionaries on furlough will at
tend the meeting and viii make ad-
dresses. They are Miss Laura White
the editor of Women's magazines in
China, Miss Margaret Grouse, of India
who is supported by the dues paid in the
children's missionary societies of this
branch, Miss Mary Anderson, of North
Africa; Miss Alice Mcclellan of Burma
Miss Elizabeth Lee of Japan; and Miss
| Edith Spencer, of South America.
The delegates will be entertained by
the women of the Methodist Churches Of
Williamsburg. The Philadelphia Branch
includes two New York Conferences, al
of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Daughters of Revolution.

Yesterday afternoon Caesar Rodney
Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution held the first meeting
for the fall. 1t was a meeting, not of so
much interest to the general public, as
business matters of Importance to the
club alone were mainly discussed. Reso-
lutions were adopted expressing appre-
citation and affection of the memory Of
the late Mrs. ). NJ. Council who was
the beloved and honored State regent
until her death on July 6. The secretary
was requested to place the resolutions on
the minutes and send copy to her
bereaved daughter, Mrs. Estelle White
ley. Other business concerned the
society alone. Yet no one can say that
the meeting affected only the members.
An organization that reveres the memory
OF the founders of our nation and instills
patriotism in the youth of our land is a
mighty force for good in these days Of
discomfort and luke warm national feel
ing. Il. During the recent war the d. A. r
proved worthy of their illustrious fore
fathers and showed that keeping greer
the memory of dead heroes makes on,
more eager to serve the living brave
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Home and Foreign Missions.

The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety and the -Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of Grace Church will
meet Friday from IL a. m. to $50 p. m.
in the Church House. An interesting
program has been planned for the day.
Mrs X. r. Tonlin will ad the morn
ing devotions, and Mrs. Z. d. B.
Semple will have charge of the program,
which will be on the topic, "The Church
a Service Agency" Luncheon viii be
served from 1890 to 2. with Mrs. c. w.
Stats, Mrs. f. P. Bardo, Mrs. T. c..
Alexander, and Mrs G. G. Rheuby as
hostesses.
At the service of the Foreign Mission
airy Society Mrs. Lillian ]. Robb will
lead the devotions and Mrs Edward r.
Mack will speak on "New Japan" en-
phasizing the industrial and social ques-
tions of the Island Empire She will con-
trast the picturesque Old Japan of
cherry blossoms and hoary temples with
the busting energetic land of factories
that today threatens to rival the United
States as a manufacturing nation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
KENNARD STORE IS
75 YEARS OLD
WelI-known Business House
Appropriately Observing
Anniversary.

Kennard g. Co. Inc, 617-23 Market
street. began today the celebration OF
their 18TH anniversary, which will con-
tinue month. Their largely stocked
store also had its fall opening today.
and special offerings will be made
daily throughout October.
Kennard & Co, Inc, are successors
to the Kennard-Pyle Co, which sue
ceeded Kennard & Co. John r. Lamb
son is the directing head of Kennard
& Co, Inc. Associated with him are
the department store firm Of p.
weist's Sons of York, Pa, established
in 1S43, and Yards of Trenton, n. j.,
established in 1871. Kennard's store
was opened in 1916 by John S. Ken
nard at 300 Market street a--d was re-
organized and enlarged by William NJ.
Kennard. who died in January, 1914.
The business was transferred to GIL
% Market street in 1878, and the ad-
joining property. 6I7-19 Market street,
was acquired few years ago. James
Maxwell Rodgers, for % years finan-
cial manager for Gimbell Brothers of
New York and Philadelphia, is ac-
lively associated with Kennard & Co,
Inc. Mr.. I.ambson, though a native
and resident of New Castle, is one of
Wilinington's best-known business
men, having been connected with the
| Kennard store for 80 years, entering
il as boy and working his way up
to manager, which position he has ad-
| mirably filed for a number of years
For some time he has controlled the
| buying end of the business as well
He is in constant touch with the New
| York market and the best sources
Of supply. For years having been a
leader in feminine styles and having
a fixed standard of the highest, it is
I the aim of the Kennard store tc
measure up to that standard and i'm
prove it where possible.
In preparing for the months cele-
bration of the 18TH anniversary oi
the store Mr.. Lamson arranged for z
formal showing of the fall and wint,l
styles in furs, garments and millinery
On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week a showing Of
children's wearing apparel will b'
made, with the use of youngsters
as living models. These children are
residents of Wilmington and its vi.
cinity, and the review will be held ii
the Tots to Teens" department, OF
the second floor. Another feature ot
the opening is the annual dahlis
exhibit which was originated at the
store last fall. The management has
not only arranged various exhibits
of women's garments and furnishings
to attract Wilmington shoppers. but
special sales of various kinds will be
conducted throughout the month in
commemoration of the anniversary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
To Sew for Poor Of Europe.

The Dorcas Society of Second Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon in the
ladies parlor of the church. 1t was de-
cided to postpone home work for a
month and to devote all efforts during
October to preparing garments and
other articles for the Baptist relief ship
that will sail for Europe, October 81.
The slogan is, "Fill ship with fellow
ship" Every Thursday during October
the women Of the organization are asked
to spend the day at the church and
make garments. Later in the month
there will be a contribution day to
which all the members of the Church
will be invited.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Miss Kathryn Stevens Entertained
Large Number of Guests.

A birthday party was given Miss
Kathryn Stevens, Saturday evening, in
honor of her eighteenth birthday anni-
versary. Miss Carrie Biddle gave several
selections on the piano, accompanied by
Miss Kathryn Sullivan with the violin
Dancing and games were enjoyed. Those
present were: Ada Barr, Kathryn Sulli-
van, Blanche Davis, Rachel Raynard,
Marjorie Sard Betty Perry, Claudia
Stewart, Clara Harris, Marion Mills,
Maude Mills, Maude Fiddle, Carrie
Biddle, Mary Biddlc, May Pierson,
Mildred Fullmer, Gladys Dunham,
Norma Sappington, Madeline Coates,
Marjorie Scugling, Maude Daley, Elva
Brumbaugh, kathryn Stevens, Mildred
Stevens, Earl Van Pelt, Harvey Jordin,
Clifford Campbell, John Graham, Jr.,
John McCool, Jr., Norris Mackcy,
Ernest Davis, Thomas Buckmaster,
George Jones, Harry Goodwin, Charles
Wright, Charles Jeoffrich, Charles Way
land, VIM. Covington, Carl Black, Ralph
Cooper, Wesley Snyder, Harry Stevens,
Frank Searles and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Stevens. The out-of-town guests were
Miss Ada Barr, John McCool, Jr., OF
Elkton, Md, John Graham, Jr., an6
Charles Jeoffrion of Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
RICHARDSON PARK CIVIC CLUB.
Miss Sara baldwin.

The women's Civic Club Of Richard
son Park met yesterday at the home
of Mrs. +. A. Phillips. The program
was in charge of the Sunshine Com
mittee. Mrs. G.. w. Dorsey. president
of the i. s. s., gave an interesting
talk on Sunshine. A playground for
the children was proposed by members
of the club and steps will be taken TO
further its movement A bake will be
held on Saturday at Layton's Elmhurst
store. Fire Prevention Day, October
8. will be observed by the members
held at the home Of Mrs. Fred Lang,
at Elmhurst, October 1s. The program
will be in charge Of the chairman OF
music.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
WEAK WOMEN
Here is a Virginia Woman's Advice

Here is a Virginia Woman's Advice
Lynchburg, Va.-"I went all %
pieces with nervousness and weak
ness after motherhood. and I do not
know what would have become OF
me had I not taken DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. This medicine
completely restored me to health ard
strength and 1 was soon able 10 get
around TO do my own hOusework
This 'Favorite Prescription OF DR..
Pierce's IS a splendid tonic for women,
and it is a real pleasure TO me TO rec
ommend it."-Mrs. J. r. Mcclure.
2209 14th St.
Write DR.. Pierce, Pres. Invalids'
Hotel. in Buffalo. n. Y, for conf
Dental medical advice. free
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Y. p. B. Silver Medal Contest.

A silver medal contest was held in
Harrison Street Church last night under
the auspices of the Hoffecker Branch
Y. p. B. Four declamations were given.
Fred Smith recited ''The Makin's, 3"
Miss Mamie j. Burton recited Her
Mother S Song" Miss Anna Farra, "The
Missus' Vote; and Miss Mildred Walker
Fought and Won" The judges, Mrs.
Floy G. Booth, Miss Ina Barnes, and
Mrs. Mccoy, awarded the medal to
Fred Smith. He is supposed now to
compete in the gold medal contest held
Thursday at the State w. G. T. U. con-
vention at Lewes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05

With a CHEEKY ssniie and a wave n
the hand
They have wandered into an unknown
land
And left us dreaming how very fair
IT needs must be since they iiugsr
there.
Think them sfIii as the sarf say.
They are not dead they are just
away
Thus the year just closing VIII
leave on the canvas n ilfe q picture
Of lights and shadows there are al
ways Joy and sorrow. announcement
and discouragements. but silently n
the background there is ever the rain-
bow or promise for faithful earnest
service, and. az managers. lei us facs
the sixtieth year with renewed
courage and pledge a ready responss
u every call.
Respectfully submitted.
Matilda A. Horn. serretarv"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Washington Heights Century Club.

The Washington Heights Century
Club held it's first fall current events
class on Monday. The class was in
charge of Mrs. |. L. Howett. Mrs
Lydia Slocumb gave an interesting
talk on current events. The book
review of the -Four Horsemen of the
Apocalypse was read by Mrs. A. j.
Hante. Mrs. Henry ]. Barker gave
an interesting talk on her three-years'
stay in Australia. Notice was given
% members to save toys for the Christ
mas party. A card party will be held
or Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in
charge of Mrs. Jacob Kleitz
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
II. R. R. Women's Aid.

A bake will be held by the womens
Aid, Pennsylvania System, on Saturs
day between Eighth and Ninth on
King street, between Fifth and Sixth
on Madison and between Fourth and
Fifth on Lincoln. Donations will be
received at s14 King street. The wives
and daughtres OF Pennsylvania rail-
road employees of Wilmington are in
vited TO attend a special meeting of
the Women's Aid in the Y. w. c. A.
building. Seventh and Spr Dul streets
Chester, tomorrow afternoon at 2.3O
o'clock. Those who attend from Will
mington will board the 1.20 train at
French street station.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
MOTHER, QUICK! YOUR CH|LD'S BOWELS
NEED CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the 'fruity"|
taste of california Fig Syrup" If
the little tongue is coated. or if your
child is listIess, cross, feverish. fun of
cold, or has collie, a t. spoonful viii
never fail TO open the bowels. In a
few hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipa-
ton poison, sour bile and waste from
the tender, little bowels and gives you
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05

a well, playful child again.
Millions of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy, They know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for
genuine california Fig Syrup" which
has directions for babies and children
of all ages printed on bottle. Motheri
You must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Mostly About People
his fall duties as pastor of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church.

his fall duties as pastor of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church.
Next Monday DIR. and Mrs. George ID.
Allison will go TO Brooklyn, n. y, to
attend the marriage of DR.. Allison's
sister, Miss Grace Julia Allison TO David
A. Post in Union Church, Bayridge,
Brooklyn. The wedding will take place
at six o'clock and will be formal DIR.
Allison's little daughter, Rosemary, will
be the flower girl, and his small son,
Tom, will act as page, After the we'd
ding large reception viii be held at the
home of Mrs T.. J. Allison in Bayridgc.
Miss Allison who is known here
through her visits to her brother, has
been supervisor of kindergarten in New
York City Mr.. Post was an officer in
the World War and is prominent in the
American Legion.
Miss Marian Negendank, daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Gustav Negendank of
| Guyencourt will be married October % TO
Stanley Agnew Brown of Ridley Park
Miss Mary r. Wootten, of Milford is
VONufs hiS NiV HNutS NbbNAbS az ANNiio~
both.
Mrs. II. NJ. Barksdale and Miss Ethel
Barksdale have returned from West Port
on Lake Champlain, where they have
spent several months. Miss Barksdale
has as her guest Miss Dorothea Hall of
New York.
The Junior League will continue the
Small and Early dances again this fall
They will be held the first Saturday OF
each month for eight months.
Rev. and Mrs. L. w. Matthews OF
Ridgelv Maryland were guests yester.
day of Rev. and Mrs. William +
Habhart.
Mrs. Henry B. Bradford returned
Saturday from Europe.
Mrs. Frederick f. Bach, Miss Barbar,
Bach, and Miss Winifred Bach have re
turned from the Poconos.
DR.. and Mrs Samuel Chiles Mitchell
of the University of Richmond, an
nounce the engagement of their daugh
ter, Mary Adams Mitchell, to George O
Clifford, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
| Clifford, of Evansville, Ind. Miss Mitch
ELY isl well known in this State, as wei
as in Virginia. DIR. Mitchell was tn
former president of the University O
Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Embarrassing Hairs
Can be Quickly Removed
(Beauty Culture)

Hairs can be easily banished from
the under-arms, neck and face by this
quick, painless method: Mix into a
stiff paste some powdered delatone
and water spread on hairy surface
and in 2 or minutes rub off, wash
the skin and it viii be free from hair
or biemish. Excepting in very stub
born growths, one application is suf-
fieient. To avoid disappointment, buy
the delatone in an original package
and mix fresh.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Increased Offerings far Missions

The Branch treasurer for The Philade'-
phia Branch ". r. " s., which s nov
meeting no Williamsburg. Pa. has fs-
ported a decided increase IN missionary
offerings this past year The phlndef
phia Branch has contributed $3.50 2gi "a
an advance of s4t ,45s - over previous
years. Ihe retirement fund f0r arad
missionaries has reached si2sf5nt
The Wilmington Conference hrs in-
creased iis contributions nearly 8iOo0
this year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Fair at Harrison Street.

The Young Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of Harrison Street
Church is making elaborate plans for a
County Fair to be held in the church
basement November 10. Last year the
sTme society held Mysterious Sub
way Ride" that Was decided success.
both as a novel entertainment and as a
financial undertaking.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
EIsmere Civic Club.

The Elsmere Civic Club viii hold an
oyster supper in the Club Building at
Elsmere, tomorrow evening from 5 to
s o'clock. The Ways and Means com
mittee, of which Mrs j. Oakley Griffith
is chairman, will have charge. Members
of the Junior Auxiliary will act as
mattresses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Kindergarten al Second Baptist,

The kindergarten at Second Baptist
Church has proved decided success.
Miss Frederick has been forced to get
an assistant, Miss Shellady, to help
her with the work A bus has been en-
gagged to bring the children to the kinder
garten as many live at distance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Singers at Union Church.

The Harrod Jubilee Quartet, which
viii give a concert at Union Church,
tomorrow evening, is a versatile group,
we'll versed in plantation melodies and
old Negro spirituals. The leader,
Archie Harrod, is a tenor, reciter, and
pianist. Miss Freita Shaw is the So
prano, and Miss Matilda Walton, the
contralto. The basso, Leewood Black,
sings cold Black Joe" in slave costume.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
Ever Ready Branch /. s. s.

The first fall business meeting of the
Ever Ready Branch Of the International
Sunshine Society viii be held Friday, at
8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. ID. f.
Evans, 2516 Jefferson street, Reports
of all work accomplished during the
summer will be given.