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The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28
THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MOVE
,,,,hodists of the City Will Be .sLed to Pledge Funds For
 petter Equipping Our Church
 c.hools-Quota is $12,000.

The four teams together with the [..t.ius, met at the Methodist church F'st evening and completed arrange r..,ts for putting on the campaign [Dr sl2,OoO assessed the local church l tbe Christian Education campaign 1, tbe Methodist Episcopal church |sontb. which is endeavoring to raise i total of $33,ooO,OOO in the next week.
 Tho four teams of nine members .,h have been assigned to the four Lords of the city and the canvass |,ill begin at 1:30 tomorrow after Loon and continue until each member N the church has been called, if all L,o not seen tomorrow afternoon the Ismpaign will be extended through Lsvt week. Each member will be |sled on and the purpose of the cam Lsipn explained. The pledges will be Lytended over a five year period or Ia the donor sees fit so that it will
 York no hardship on anyone. In
 Lvery place where the campaign has
 keen put on so far, the quota has been reached and in many cases over subscribed. H. B. Mckenzie, direc- |r of the Prescott district, received
 ! telegram this morning stating that the following places in the Prescott Rstrct had "gone over the top" Carlisle, Mablevale, St. Charles and New Edenburg.
 The main objective of the campaign Is to equip our different colleges and universities to take care of the rapid ly increasing number of young men
 bM women who wish to attend Christian school, this campaign being brought about by the startling an- houncement that over 5000 boys and |girls were turned away from South |en Methodism's schools last year be- |HuSe of inability of the schools to handle them.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

Next Monday is Memorial Day, in observance of which both the banks of the city and the postoffice will be closed. All American Legion men and ex-service men are requested to wear poppy on that day in memory of the dead heroes of the late world war. It would be very fitting and 9 kindly tribute to these patriots for every American to do likewise, which action has been endorsed by the na- tional headquarters of the American Legion.
 Mrs. T. A. Bailey of Rosston, who is at the Park Sanitarium for treat ment, is improving. Horace Jackson of Sutton, is recovering from an oper- ation which was performed yester- day. The condition of Willie Beau champ, who is suffering from a can cer, is not very encouraging, accord ing to his physicians.
 Homer Burke left this afternoon for a visit with friends in Little Rock.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

North and West, his last being that in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, when he resigned to engage in evan gelistic work. He is trained musi- elan, having studied voice, piano and pipe organ, and has been engaged in church orchestral work in different places.
 He was member of the Billy Sunday Chorus" during the Chicago campaign and is personal friend of Homer Rodeheaver, Sundays song leader MT. Fitch is now making his home with his mother in Little Rock, and has been employed by the Synod's home mission committee to assist the evangelists in their special services. He has great talent and tact in deal ing with children and young people, and has illustrated lectures that he gives which are very attractive and helpful to the young.
 Mr. Fitch will be glad to have the help of all the singers of Prescott in the chorus choir which he hopes to organize during the meetings at the Presbyterian church commencing next Sunday.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., w. P. Murrah, assistant superintendent, in charge.
 Preaching at II a. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Sage, subject "Not Ser wants but Friends"
 Epworth League at 6:45 p. m., led by Miss Nell Thorburn.
 There will be no preaching at the evening hour on account of the revival meeting at the Presbyterian church.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

Great Britain has added vast dom- aims in Africa and Mesopotamia to her already extended empire as re- suit of the war spells. America ask ed nothing and got just what she ask ed-nothing at all.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28
REV. FRANK F. FITCH, M.A.S.T.D.

Rev, Frank F. Fitch is naticve of Ohio, and was educated in the Ohio Wesleyan University and the Boston University School of Theology He has held important pastorates in the
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible school, 10 a. m. Preaching at II a. m. and 8 D. m. Morning subject, "The Lords Work. y Evening service, Setting the Lord at Naught."
 An earnest invitation to all.
 T. F. Hall, Pastor
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

The British Ministry of food has 'nnounced its intention of removing NJ restrictions on foodstuffs at the arllest possible date.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

According to the Antwerp news papers, accommodation has been res erved in that port for German shipp- ing.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

The Argentine Government propo- 'es to pass a Bill providing for the patonalization of all insurance con- sems in Argentine.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

German-made razors initiating a Rel-known American made have been
 landed in New York at the cost of 32
 |ants.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

Gov Harding of Federal Reserve Board all danger of the financial pan ic or business collause is passed.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-05-28

ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
NEWS OF LEWES.

Lewes April 15.-William G. Lofland
has been elected President of the Board of
Public Works of Lewcs; Robert Walton,
treasurer and Cornelius Marshall, secre-
tary The other members Of the board are
DIR. Hiram r. Burton and Mark.Roach.
Miss Lena West, while leavinga store
Saturday fell, breaking her hip. DIR
William Hearn, her nephew, sent a nurse
from Philadelphia hospital % attend her.
Mrs Mary Anne Wallace, sister d
Pilot Robert G. Chambers of Lcwes, fell
ut her home in Philadelphia this week and
broke her hip,
The remains of Mrs. Josephine Burton
Fox were brought 10 Lcwcs, yesterday,
from Baltimore and inferred at St.
Georges Chapel burying ground this
morning After an illness of several weeks,
Mrs Fox died at the home of her niece
Mrs. Charles w. Beers, Roland Park,
Baltimore
Mrs Sarah Burtons remains were
brought from Philadelphia on Tuesday
and inferred at Harrison and Smith GENE
terry, Lewcs.
Mir and Mrs Robert w Thompson Of
Midway lost their year-old son, Robert
w Thompson, Jr, last week, from
whoOpiug cough.
Contractor William II Nirden Of Ger
mantown is visiting his friends in Lewcs
this having been hishomc for many years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
NEWS OF LAUREL.

Laurel. April 15.-Nancc Torbert OF
\cN York city. one of the architects Tor
thc new school building being erected
here Was Laurel visitor. "Wednesday.
Mr. Albert Kitchens is in Chester.
Pa a guest If Mr.. and Mrs. George
AiarNu.
laurel high school defeated Delmar
htgh school. "Wednesday afternoon, ON
thc DrImal high school grounds. TO l.
Mrs William l.. Hoffman, and
.u4u1l.oI Miriam. have returned from n
.... Washington, ID. &.
,,~..r. crockett Of Wilmington Is
l,r,# with his sister. Miss Ruth Crockett,
on West street.
l. charles Davis and J. B. Frazier of
81 Louis. Mo- spent several days in
town this week. guests az friends and
relatives.
I'll, funeral OF Mrs. Jesse Workman.
aged 81 Years who died of senile de
unt>. Monday eVcnius. was held yes
trrda, afternoon at thu late home. Rev.
" osborne Bennett officiating. Inter
iuout lu odd Fellows cemetery.
nm, remains of Marion c. Kitchens.
ot rarkstcv. Va. formerly of this town.
who died in a Richmond hospital We're
lrmebl here for intcrment in the odd
F-,I,WS Cemetery Wednesday after
uopn. EcN Nll Jester of Parkslcy Of
l,tttrd assisted 10y Rev. J. l.. George.
GtorEt S. plckcrson, a prominent
farmer near Laurel died suddenly at
ia. Peninsula General Hospital, Sails
ht,i, Ald Yesterday afternoon. lie had
been al the hospital about four weeks.
Gonzales, ing from an operation for ap-
p,ndl.lu~. and was getting ready 10
r,turn to hls home. when death occurred
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
NEWS or SEAFORD.

Seaford. April 15.-Medford L. Watson
Is baen elected president q Seaford
Iavn Council. Isidore Stephany, secre-
tary Monroe n. Adams, treasurer. Oh
& q. Wright was retained as chief of
roIce Elmer L. Conaway as engineer
II She power house. and James +.
Ith4Ips as alderman.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter z. Smart are re
ct.t#u- congratulations on the aTrlva-
teo-' ound baby hoy.
NJ and Ms. 4. I. Roberts. who have
l..st j, siding here for several years
moved this week 70 Pocomoke City. Nd,
$50. Nj. Roberts IS employed IN q
tah,IY.
The Sewing Club was entertained.
Nor day evening by Mrs. J. Edwin Dut-
ton r.. al her home near town.
Members % Sorosis were entertained,
yesterday afternoon. by Mrs. Annie
Perry. AZ her home on Pine street.
Represeutatsve and Mrs. s. 5. Gray
hava returned home from VISIT with
Mr.. and Mrs Martin Lee. at Bridge
port Conn.
Mrs +. A. Venables and daughter, left
this week for visit with her sister,
Mrs. william Hersey. at Detroit. Mich.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
THE WOMEN WHO WILL.
Four of Them Already in the
Field for the Liberal NomI-
nations in England.

-Four women are already in the held as
prospective independent liberal candidates
who have selected their cOnstitufDclet,
Mrs. Corbett Ashley fwho was entertainer
a. the National Liberal club ne otheF
day will stand for Richmond. Surrey. Mrs.
ERerton StcWart-BrOwn who - well khoNb
In Lancashire will contest the waterloo
division Miss Mabel Billson is to stand Tor
the Shrewsbury division and Mrs scott
Gatty will contest constituency IN
HuutnRdonshire. Several local women
organizations have invited Miss Eleanor
RathbOne president Of tho National tnipn
Of societiea for Equal Citizenship. 20 STAND
for the East Toxtcth constituency. but
whether she will be a Liberal and lndf-
pendent or an Independent Liberal Is not
known.
Three well known women are listed as
Coalition UniOuists Lady Trustram Eye.
Dame Helen Gwynne Vaughan and MISS
ROsamond smith. Mrs Ogilvie Gordon
IS willing to stand as a Coalition Liberal
and 50 is Mrs. COombie renpant IL selected
for some south Wales constituency. four
women willing 20 stand hut listed as IN
classified are Mrs. Oliver strachey. MISS
Ghrystal Macmillan Miss Helen Fraser
and Miss Howe Martyr. The Labor party
have. Of course. already selected Mrs
Philp snowden and Miss Margaret Bond
field for specified constituencies Afanches~
ter Eng Guardian
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
THE FACTS IN THE CASE.

Smyrna. April 15-The colored man, a
stranger who called at the store of MIR.
Clark, at Clayton, one afternoon, re-
Gently. claimed that his mother had four
hens she wished 60 sell and that they
would try to get them TO the store before
Z clock that evening, closing time. MIR.
Clark asked him TO have his mother send
the fowls the following morning which he
agreed TO do.
shortly after the store had closed about
: 80 o clock the colorcd man arrived hav-
ing three fowls, saying they needed some
groceries. which he got in exchange for the
fowls by engaging sale for them in the
afternoon MIR Clark had no idea of fowls
being stolen and as soon as he was in
formed the next morning, that he had
purchased stolen chickens, he lost no
time in trying to get the colored man $
name and Immediately notified Justice
f. e. Postles by telephone to arrest him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
SUSSEX COUNTY NOTES.

Georgetown April 14.-Joseph Sam
uel Wilson aged 3, prominent George
town contractor ana builder. who on
saturday night was stricken with
paralysis. died at his home on South
Railroad "a 'enue. Wednesday noon.
Funeral services viii be held Sunday
afternoon interTnent in Union ceme-
terry TINS city.
The senior members Of the George
town Clothing Club were guests of the
Ncorn Clul az Seaford Tuesday after
noon. accornpa ny.ng about fifty mem
hers ~ the GEORGETOWN New Century
club VINO were entertained by the Sea
ford club women.
The annual convention Of the Sussex
County " g p. wall be held here
on May and tho State convention
will De- held AZ Lcwes October 5. and
Z.
Reports reaching here from Selby-
VILE. regoEniz as one OF the largest
strawberry growing districts in the
nitcd States are 10 the effect that
there Wi be about half f-crop Of the
late varieties. despite the heavy frosts
and freezes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
DIVORCE CASES IN KENT.

Dover, April l5.-For the regular sos
sion of the April Term OF court, which
convenes here next Monday, the follow
ing divorce cases are scheduled:
Samuel L. a. Morgan, from Caroline
Morgan; Mabel Gould fEom Oliver
Raymond Gould; William l.. Webb, from
Rachel A. Webb; George H. IIovington
from Martha Hovington; Alexander Wat
SOL from Alice ID. Watson; Anna ID.
McCargo from Stanley d. McCargo;
William Stuart from Daisy c. Stuart;
Mary V. Hammond from Alonzo G. Ham
mond; Lewis NJ Belts from Annie T..
Belts: Edward Foster DcFord from
Marian Hart FeFord.
Thirty-eight cases are scheduled on
the civil list.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
BRIDGEVILLE NEWS.

Bridgcvllc. April IS Considerable
trouble has been experienced in the
lighting system of the streets of Bridge
ville New bulbs have been placed on the
streets three times since Sunday and
they have burned Mt, due to n crossed
wire Residences ere lighted properly,
however. Efforts are being made by the
electric company to have matters adjusted
rs asoOn s possible.
Bridgeville high school baseball team
defeated Harrington Wednesday, on the
local grounds in one-sided game. by n
score Of Il 10 :.
Tho local fruit brokers, who are now IN
tho south buying strawberries report the
recent snow storm damaged the berry CROP
about one-half
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
DELAWARE CITY NEWS.

Delaware City, April 15.-Captain and
Mrs, Most have moved here from Baltl-
more and will occupy the house of K. i.
Cofer on Clinton street.
Frank j. Rhein has gone to Salem, n. j.,
where he will superintcnd the raising OF
the steamer Sylvan Dell, sunk IN the
Solem canal.
Mrs. John Schunder, who severely
spraincd her ankle several days ago, IS
slightly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs William McClistcr arc
having a bungalow erected at Augustine
Beach.
The steamer Samuel II. Hartman,
loaded with gravel, from Morris River,
\. J.. to Baltimore passed through the
canal Yesterday; also tug Elfrcda, with
two bargcs in tow, loaded with general
merchandise from Baltimore TO Phlladcl-
phia.
Corporal and Mrs Hauey arc being con-
graduated upon the birth Of baby boy
c. Earl Baum cashier Of the local bank,
has moved into the house recently ten
anted by Frederick Tugcnd, on Washing
ton street
Mrs. V. b Rock. yesterday was called 70
the bedside Of her son. RecscBOycr who is
critically III at his home IN Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
WORN IN THIRD DEGREE.

S,aford April l5-State Instructor
Vlu III Wilmington paid an official
-t... u.ram Lodge No q. 4. r. & A.
n ast night and was given a hearty
,,.t.,ru, ~ a large attendance of mem
..r. Isl Hiram Lodge together with
,...t4rs from nearby towns There was
,.ue a the third degree. the instructor
.,t.rs 4 very active part in it, Hiram
..,aes has been rushed, with work for
..s r4 months.
Ihea, was a special session yesterday
-. .raeu hy Worshipful Master II. NJ.
Manning and work in The third degree
.t4s conferred. Tonight the members Of
as odge with their wives and lady
lends viii hold a banquet IN the Acorn
d -Llh rnnrlA.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
James Moore has purchased q new For,

James Moore has purchased new Ford
coupe
The yachts Salt Haven, Dolo and
Gorinian, from Florida Go New York,
passed through the canal, yesterday.
Mrs. Moore widow Of Vincent Moore,
died Mt the home Of her daughter, Mrs
Howard Grassland, Wednesday afternoon,
in her 9th year
Funeral services will be held at her
daughters residence Saturday morning.
ut 1890 o'clock, Rev. j c. Mccoy oiIiciat-
ing. Interment in Townsend cemetery.
Mrs Bridget De Silva, who has been
seriously i'll for the past month, is slightly
improved.
William Nickle has purchased Ford
automobile
John Swan has taken position with
the survey party of the G.. d ID. Canal Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
TO WELCOME NEW RECTOR.

Newark April 15.--Samuel NJ DON
mel b seriously ill al his home on Main
street
Dr George A. Harter junior warden
uf 81 Thomas II y Church, has re-
CeiVcd word from Bishop Cook 70 the
effect that kev Edgar Jones. recently
elected rector Of 81. Thomas parish,
VIII arrive in Newark. June 4 The
cougrorauou is planning to give the
now rector q rousing reception.
Bishop Cook viii conduct services at
ST. Thomas church Sunday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.

laurel April I5.-Mrs. G. W. Phil
lips Jr., ~ near Laurel gave a pleasing
party ~ her homo Wednesday evening,
in houoi ~ her sister. Miss Lille
Adams ~ De,n.ar The evening was
spent .u games gt music and refresh
mcnfs WtE, ttrEtd.
Those present were. Misses I.ettie
Goslee. Mildred Pa5 inter-. Florence Smith
Myrtle Smith. Ada Nichols. Carrie Hast
ings, Emma Stockley. Irma Smith Of
salisbury and Irma Ellis Of Camden,
y. j.; Paul Stockley. Leon and Victor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
NEWS OF THE DAY
FROM THE STATE
Arrival of Fine New Fire Engine
Ordered by Aetna n. & L. Co.
of Newark.

From Every Evenings Correspondents.
Newark. April 15,-"Bert' Everson
ubo son,e wears ago was star pitcher
on the old Wilmington \. n. baseball
tca,n has made a model of the Battle
SHIN Pennsylvania which is on display
tn IN, window Of the Newark Inn and
which has attracted much attention.
The model and several models of smaller
shtps surrounding IL were made from
l.hS4 pieces Of wood and took about
three months to complete.
Mi EVeTsou was formerly connected
v-ith the Continental Fibre Co. but as
the result of an automobile accident of
several years ago he has been confined
e. his room at the Newark Inn for
many months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
OPEN CLUB MEETING.

BridRcville, April I5.--An open meeting
Of Ladies' Tuesday Night club was held
this week in the town hall. Miss Elizabeth
Walsh prominent Red Cross worker,
gave an interesting talk on her experi-
enccs over seas during the World war.
A picture was shown, describing the work
Of a nurse
The High school pupils attended IN
body, and sang several selections:
The meeting for next week VIII be IN
charge Of Miss Florence Becker, Home
Economics teacher, Of the high school,
who will display some of the work OF the
class
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15

legc, Huntingdon, Pa and the groom is
n graduate Of Delaware College, and =
member Of the baseball team for several
years.
After brief wedding trip, Mr.. and Mira.
IIoch. will be nj home at Bridgeville, Del.
whore Mr.. Hoch is engnRed IN buaIness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15

ing year: Senior warden, William ID.
Dcnney; junior warden, William II.
Boyce, vestrymen, Henry / Beers William
Pennewill, William ID. Denney, William
l.. Pritchett, Henry Ridgely, J. Frank
Starting, s. Warren Hall
The following have been elected dele
gates 10 the Diocesan Convention 10 be
held at Milford, May 4; Henry /. Beers,
J. Frank Startling; alternates, William
Pcnnewill, S. Warren Hall.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
BRIDGEvHLE WEDDING.

BridgevIlc, April l5-At the home .
Mr. and Mrs y Wine Saturday last, theif
daughter Miss Ruth Vine was married
to Mr.. Elmer IIoch Of this town. Rev
+. II Zicglcr Of Denton Md, officiating
Tho bridc was n student of tIniata Col
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15

Hastings, Lee Goslee, George Nichols.
Norman Hitch, Curt Gordy. Lee Phil
lips, Worth Ellis of Sharptown and Mr.
and Mrs. c. w. Phillips and children.A
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
wARDENS AND vESTRYMEN.

Dover, April Is The following warden
and vcstrymen Of Christ T. + Church of
this town have been elected for the cusu-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-15
$40 of All Failures
Were \on-AdvertiSerS

These are the 1920 figure, 81 ne
big commercial agenc.es.
They are interesting statistics. Yet
there is nothing remarkable 7c
facts disclosed.
The concern that a5>ert ~e- -c,
MES that adNert>n- .rc -rDa,c-t
and cheapest Sel.ne t-l~~ NE .l.-
today.
And moreover. the fdNertiSIng
in itself evidence Ct Business '.c
is enthusiasm for quality lul svn ~~
bubbling out into prnt
All advertising does not su>-eJl
Sometimes it is badly done. Aj>er
tlslng in the right place, AZ ,Ac ~g1t
time, backed By tile right ois W0
invariably win.
The foundation ot advertising ,lc-
cess is picking the right markets
and the right medium. The national
advertiser VINO starts on this basis
plans intelligenty and has tbe battle
halt won.
The right medium fur reaching .lc
largest number Of customers, a- t7c
lowest cost. in any market, ,le
daily newspaper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-05-06

Mrs. J. p. Weycrhauser Of Taco
ma, chairman Of the Northwestern
field committee Of the Y. w. c.. A.,
is in the city for few days
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-05-06

Mira n. w. Purity Of Bellingham
10 the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Landes. Tomorrow she win be enter.
tanned at the home of her son-in.law
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Law.
renee Reed Ellis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-05-06

COMEDY PLAYLET
AT PALACE HIP

A timely as well as iaughabie
treatise on what happens 10 people
who don't take their citizenship serf-
oualy enough is. Did You Voter"
comedy playlet In which William r..
Morris is appearing with the new
show at Loew'H Palace Hip. Assist,
ed by George l.. spaulding and Ella
Clay. Mr.. Morris brings home forci-
bly, the fact that our people deserve
Just such laws as they have II they
do not apply their voting remedy.
Special mention should also be
given Tommy Van. n genial como
dian who is assisted by a pretty girl.
Sara Vernon. In presenting some
sparkling comedy chatter. and some
songs that are equally popular.
Van, Hyman and Sherman are n
trio OF genial young men who have
some new melodies
As advertised. Play and Castieton
provide Glover capers'' in the way
OF original aerobatic dances.
Frank Hartley offers some clever
Juggling feats