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Evening journal., 1921-06-24
By o. M. WELLS, Chief Roadmsn
The Automobile Club of America

Some motorists are familiar with
the fine highways Of the historic
peninsula that lies between Chesa-
peake Bay and the Atlantic ocean,
parts OF which are in the states OF
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
The touring public, as a whole, how
ever, Is not acquainted with this at
tractive section, conveniently reached
from either Wilmington, Del, or
Elkton. Nd.
with a realization OF the interest
that automobile owners have in try
ing out new territories on their trips,
wherever opportunities offer, the
Automobile Club Of America, Bureau
OF Tours, recently made an inspec-
tion OF this district and its possi-
bilities for motoring. The informa-
ton embodied in the following is
based on the data secured.
The first impression that the tour
ist receives as he continues south
from Wilmington. instead Of follow
ing the familiar route to Baltimore,
is Of a pleasant, level, farming coun-
try in a high state OF cultivation.
There are practically no hills and,
as far as the eye can reach, a sue
cession OF fertile fields. At the pres
ent season the harvest is about TO
begin and the grain crops are ready
for the reaper. In some sections the
wheat has already been cut, and the
yellow sheaves are piled high where
the reaper has passed along.
From Wilmington to the Della
ware-Maryland line, is about 80
miles. The direct route out OF the
city is under construction at pres
ent and the detour which lies south
OF New Castle is rather poor in
parts Between Townsend and
Smyrna, another section is under
construction, but this is followed by
a newly finished concrete road all
the way to Dover and Magnolia.
From Frederick to Milford ten-mile
stretch is being rebuilt, a fair de-
tour being provided. From this
point to Selbyville, at the Maryland
line. the road. known as the DUPONT
Highway, is one Of the finest in the
country. The surface. though mar.
row, is perfect, and the road has
i been constructed in a straight line
that stretches away to the horizon
almost without a curve. A notice
able feature OF the road from Fred
erica south. is that il does not pas
through a single town. From tint
TO time. roads leave the duPon
Highway. leading to the villages. ans
4 the crossroads and forks are lai,
out as small parks with half al
acre Of lawn, shrubbery and flower
TO greet the passerby.
Until the roadwork is entirely fin
ished on the dupont Highway. tn
! completion OF which is expected b.
the touring season Of 1922. motor
lists who intend TO go as far soutl
as Pocomoke City and Cape Charlie
will make better time and find al
hard surfaced roads by going to Elk
Evening journal., 1921-06-24

connection is made TO Crisfield-on-
the-Bay via Marian and Hopeweli.
A hard surfaced road continues from
Westover to Pocomoke City and New
Church. just beyond the Maryland
State line in Virginia.
Anothe rhard surfaced road also in
Maryland runs down through the
center OF the peninsula. This runs
south from Church Hill through Rob-
erts. Engleside, Goldsboro. Green's
boro. Denton. Williston, Federals-
burg. Williamson and Hurlock to
shiloh Church, whore the connec-
tion is made with the other trunk
line. already described.
From the Maryland line to Cape
Charles there Is a stretch OF seventy
miles of poor dirt roadway, all in
Virginia. II is never necessary to
erect a sign to inform motorists
when they cross the Virginia line.
Those who are familiar with good
conditions throughout this state can
tell Immediately, night or day, when
the state line Is crossed. for no other
Commonwealth in the East pays so
little attention to public roads. The
result OF this neglect is plainly seen
In the contrast between the Virginia
end OF the peninsula and the Mary
land-Delaware section. From both
Wilmington and Elkton south
through Delaware and Maryland. all
the way to Pocomoke City, the
countryside Is a blanket OF beautiful
green, the villages are bright with
pretty homes and well kept lawns.
the farmlands are in a good state
Of cultivation and evidences Of n pro-
gressive and thrifty population are
apparent on every side.
In Virginia, from Pocomoke City
down to Cape Charles. the soil is
fertile and productive, and the farm
lands seem to enjoy a fair measure
OF prosperity. but the roads are deep
with dust and the foliage along the
way looks dingy and unattractive.
II should not take a professor OF
social economy TO figure out what had
roads cost a community. The los
OF time and effort is apparent TO all
No greater mistake In made than tc
believe that good roads are for lux
ury use-for pleasure touring
Evening journal., 1921-06-24

ton and then south through Mary
land. These roads are splendidly
kept and might well serve as exam
pies to the other states OF the
Union.
Maryland is well to the front
among the states in highway con-
struction and maintenance. II is
justly proud OF its hundreds Of miles
Of highways, constantly patrolled to
keep the surface in good condition.
The entire width, to the edge Of the
highway line. is kept free from
bushes. and the grass is cut at reg
ular intervals, overhanging branches
are trimmed from the trees; tele-
graph poles and trees are white
washed to a height of four feet, af-
fording splendid guidance especially
for night driving In fact. the high
ways Of Maryland are like private
roads on large estates. In some Sec
tions the hard surfaced roads appear
rather narrow. but the three feet Of
gravel on each side Of the concrete
or asphalted centre is kept in good
condition, and there is no danger
when passing other vehicles.
Hard surfaced road will be found
from Elkton all the way through TO
Pocomoke City on the Maryland side
! Of the peninsula. The trunk line
south goes from Elkton through
Cecilton and Galena to Chestertown,
where a hard surfaced road connects
with Tolchester Beach and the ferry
to Baltimore. From Chestertown
continue through South Church Hill,
Centreville, Wye Mills. Longwood,
Easton, Bethlehem and Preston to a
prominent fork about three miles be-
lSw ElwoOd. The right-hand road
goes to Cambridge. Should the mo-
torist wish 10 go further down on
the Cape. II is preferable to take the
left road through Hurlock to Shiloh
/ Church. then south through Eldo-
RADIO. From Mardelia Spring "a
Salisbury the trunk line continues
straight on south. A hard surfaced
connection is available TO Berlin and
Ocean City. From Salisbury the road
goes south through Allen and Prin-
cess Anne 10 Westover. where the
Evening journal., 1921-06-24

Travel OF this nature is incidental to
the daily use Of the roads to trans
port the produce Of the country TO
the city and vice versa. and the ru-
raj districts are always the greatest
sufferers from poor roads.
Virginia has a splendid geogra-
phical location; her endowment in
scenic and historic points OF interest
is perhaps richer than that OF any
other state In the Union. But this
wealth OF attraction is. In a large
measure, hidden away because she
has not modernized her roads.
Friends Of Virginia. In all parts
OF the country. have been hoping
that a change in public sentiment
would come and lead to the opening
up Of this state There have been
times when the victory for progress
seemed 10 be near. but the actual
results are not yet in evidence. The
progress OF education must go on.
and. for this purpose. the lessons
taught by the contrasted highways
OF the Tri-States peninsula are val
liable and are certain to bear fruit.
Evening journal., 1921-06-24

chairman; Mrs. r. Jester. Mrs. Ches-
ter Ewing. Mrs. Norris Worral. Mrs
W. Jester. Mrs Clarence Denney.
Mrs. b. Mccormick. Mrs. Creswen.
Mrs. c. Miller, Mrs II. Gregg Mrs.
b. williamson. Mrs H. Dougherty.
Mrs. Ray Jacobs, Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. G..
Major, Mrs Huey Morris and Mrs.
J. Clancy.
Evening journal., 1921-06-24
TO REPAvE DELAWARE AVE.

Paving work on Delaware avenue
west Il Van Buren street will be re-
sumed as soon as the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany relays its rails. according 10
a communication from the Street
and Sewer Department received by
City Council last night.
Evening journal., 1921-06-24
PENN'S GROVE CAN'T
SELL TOWN BONDS

PENN's GROVE. June 24.-The
purchase OF a fire engine at a cost
Of $4,000. which Council decided
upon two weeks ago. is being held
up by the inability TO sell any OF the
bond issue which was authorized to
take care OF the cost OF the fire en-
gine The issue is for $4,000 at 8 y
per cent. interest Council has de-
cided to withdraw the present issue
and authorize another issue OF s1O,-
600 TO pay per cent. interest.
Evening journal., 1921-06-24

Swedish Baptist sunday-school ex-
cursion to Augustine Beach, June 80.
ADV.
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daughter, Mrs: George McReynolds
of Daytona, will entertain in honor Of
three Palatka girls who will be ear.
ly fall brides. The girls to be thus
honored are Misses Dorothy Merriam
Martha Dancy and Priscilla Hamm
The affair is being pleasantly entici.
pated by the invited guests.
Mrs. Floried Evans and her
daughter, Miss Floried Evans, and
son, Burt, have returned from a
pleasant stay of a week at Summer
Haven.
Louis James will leave shortly
for Charleston, S. C.,"where he will
enter for his second year at Porter
Military Academy.
Mrs. John Walton, Miss Susie
Walton and Will Walton returned to
Palatka yesterday from their sum-
mer home at Summer Haven, where
they have been spending the entire
summer. ~ = s b..
Harold Earnest will leave tomor.
row for Gainesville, where he will be
among the Palatka boys attending
the University of Florida.
Miss Ruth Ashton will leave
Monday morning for Macon, Ca,
where she will enter Wesleyan Col
lege this session. Miss Ashton will
be accompanied by Mrs. I. L. Ross
who will spend several days with rel
atives in Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Padgett
and little daughter left yesterday
afternoon for their new home in
Lake Helen. They leave behind
them many friends who will be sor.
ry to learn that they will no longer
live here.
The Circle of the Presbyterian
church will meet as follows next
Tuesday afternoon at 4:30: Circle
No. l, at the home Of Mrs. Purs,ey;
Circle No. 2, at the home of Mrs. H.
M. deMnotmollin.
F. E. Reeder and sons were
among visitors here from Welaka
yesterday.
Friends of Miss Billye Sibert,
who graduated last spring from the
Putnam high school, will be interest
ed in knowing that she will leave
Tuesday for Macon, where she will
attend Wesleyan College. Miss ST.
bert is the attractive daughter of
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Miss Eva Strickland, of Valdos-
ia, is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Strickland, for stay
of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Long, and
son Arthur returned yesterday from
Hot Springs, Ark, where they have
been spending several weeks.
Miss Ethel Alexander epects to
leave Tuesday for Waynesville, N.
c., where she will spend two weeks
as the guest of friends and relatives
there.
Miss Ina Rogers left yesterday
for Putnam Hall where she will
spend several days with relatives.
Miss Zella Kitchen will leave
Tuesday for Seteson University at
DeLand, where she will resume her
studies for the coming year.
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lev. and Mrs. J. D. Sibert.

Rev. and Mrs. j. D. Sibert.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Robshaw Of
Hastings were visitors here yester.
day.
james McAllister will leave
Monday for Gainesville where he vii
attend the University of Florida. He
was one of the graduates last spring
of the Putnam high school.
Miss Irma Wyle returned to he,
home in Interlachen yesterday af-
ternoon, after spending a couple of
days in Palatka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Maltby,
Mrs. Walter Lennard and Miss
Strong were among those from Has
tings shopping in the Gem City yes
terday.
Lloyd Clarke of st. Augustine,
is making a brief visit to his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. L. Clarke, at
their home in East Palatka.
F. c. Cochrane left yesterday
for Gainesville to join Mrs. !Coch-
rane in a visit to relatives there.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Long nave
returned to their home in Palatka
after an absence of some weeks spent
at Hot Springs, Ark, and in Ashe-
vile, N. c. q,
Miss Rosina Florried has return
ed to her home in Jacksonville after
spending some time here as the guest
of her cousin, Mrs. L. w. White.
R. L. Gibson of Anastasia Island
was business visitor in the Gem
City yesterday.
Among those from St. Angus
tine in Palatka to attend the ball
game yesterday afternoon were Sam
Mcdaniel and Eugene Segui.
DIR. and Mrs. W. S. Miller and
Fred Hedstrom were among Palat-
kans spending yesterday in Jack
sonvville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Tribble
have returned from Gainesville
where they have been visiting en-
route home from Lake City, where
they were the guests of relatives.
Mrs. Charles Leyvraz and Miss
Frances ZONES of st. Augustine were
the guests of Mrs. T. L. Clarke at
her home in East Palatka yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Williams and
Mr.. Shepherd Of Espanola, were
the out-of town visitors here
yesterday
Neal Thane left yesterday for
Jacksonville, where he will spend
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Minton and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Minton were
among Hastings visitors shopping
here yesterday.
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MPLIMENTING
MISS MERRIAM

W.. Browning will entertain
b Tuesday afternoon, at her
Kirby street, compliment
Miss Dorothy Merriam, a
feted bride-to-be. Mrs.
rs guests who are pleasant
batting the affair, have been
pr four o'clock.
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9-11-3t

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnish
ed light housekeeping rooms, in
centrally located section of the city.
For adults only. 9Apply 22O s. 9Th
street or phone 357W 9-11-3t
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MERRIAM AND MISS
4 TO SHARE HONORS

|nenting two charming girls
shortly to be married, Mrs.
Macdonald will entertain
" afternoon at her home on
|et. The pleasant affair is
hned in honor of Miss Pris-
hm and Miss Dorothy Mer-
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PYTHIAN SISTERS MEET

Pythian Sisters will hold their reg
ular meeting Monday night at s
o'clock each week. A full attend
ance is requested.
MAY TUCKER, M. of R. & C.
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FOR RENT-Large, comfortable
FURNISHED bedroom, connecting bath
with hot and cold water. Man and
wife or two ladies preferred. 324 En-
NETT street. &c
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LIMENTING
MISS HAMM

pah ]. Tilghman has issued
to a boat ride to take place
'eHing. The delightful af-
be in honor of Miss Priscil-
whose marriage to Mr..
tile Wright will be an event
" part of next month. Mr..
guests will gather at
" o'clock.
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LOST-One tan suit case and black
travelling bag, jolted from apto some
where between Jacksonville and Bun
nell. Reward. Address C. c. Bry-
ant, Ocala, Fla. 9-6-6t.
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POINTS TO ENTER
TAIN CLUB

nbers of the D. A. M. Club
Monday afternoon as the
Miss Fannie Points at her
Ricer street. The guests
invited to gather at five
+ q jolly informal good
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FOR RENT-Furnised rooms by
day or week. Apply at 221 South
Sixth street. 9-IO-6t
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s Club will be the scene of
II dance Saturday evening,
S. S. j. Hilburn and her
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FOR. SALE-Will sacrifice Essex
touring car, first class condition, for
cash only. Apply r. H. Phillips, at
Smiths. 9-10-7t
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PAINTING, paper hanging, deco
rating and hardwood finishing. High
lest references. Reasonable. Estimates
cheerfully submitted. GRONROS, III
South 4th street. 9-6-3t
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FOR SALE-10 shares OF South,
ern Motors at $500 per share.
Houston Stock Exchange, Houston.
Texas.
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FOR SALE-One- lot Of thorough
bred Barred Rock pullets, March and
AprilApril hatch; price $1.5O. H. A.
y; Baker, San Mateo, Fla. 9-9-tf
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See Lieut.. o. L. Locklear, the dare
devil of the air, in a series of amaz-
ing feats. See him in the stupen-
dously thrilling picture, "The Great
Air Robbery" A rare treat.
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FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
room over the Reliable Store, 400
Lemon and 4th streets. 9-6-6t
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FOR SALB-One Restaurant out
It will be sold at 213 18th street,
Hear the Coast Line depot. Come
ind let me make you price. 9-9-2t
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FOR RENT-Sleeping rooms and
two nicely furnished light house
keeping rooms convneient to bath.
Also one large room with kitchen
cite. Apply 308 River st. 917-5t
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FOR SALE-New six room bunga-
low. with bath. Apply Porter Bros.
7-14-tR
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FOR RENT-To gentleman, nice
ly furnished bed room. Apply up
stairs at 528 Kirby St. 9-19-2t
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FOR THREE BRIDES
ELECT
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FOR RENT-Six rooms upper
apartment and garage at Alb Oak
street. $35 per month. Apply 600
Oak street or E. W. Gray, Jackson
vile. 9-10-3t
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OLIVER BROS.-win give you
new tires for your old ones and a
LITTLE boot. 8-9-tS
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First Baptist Church.
9:45 a. Ms, sunday School, ]. F,
Blake. superintendent
II a. M, Sermon, THE, Station 81
the Guard and His Duty"
p. M, B. Y. P. u, with H. G.
Petty, president.
8 p. M, Sermon, "A Warm We'll
come to the Wanderer"
Wednesday, Prayer Meeting at 8
p. m.
Invitation to all to worship with
US: J. F. SAVELL, Pastor
Union Mission Church
Thirteenth, near Carr
Sun'#v sc,.,,, 1T 4:30 D. N.
Community singing ard prayer at
8 o'clock.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8
o'clock.
Strictly non-denominational. All
cordially invited
st. Marks Episcopal Church
Morning prayer at HOO o'clock,
Evening pray at 500 o'clock.
st. James Methodist Church
Preaching by the pastor at II a. m.
and p. m. Morning subject, "Us
and We Evening subject, THE
Greatest of all Ages"
Sunday School at. GAS a. M, Ed.
NJ. Earnest superintendent.
Epworth League at Z p. M.
Bible study Wednesday evening.
We will be delighted to have you
attend any or all of these services.
Come and bring a friend. We offer
Plain tatting made to order. Plain
sewing and fancy needlework at rea-
sonable prices. Write Mrs. Norman
Crooks, Federal Point, Fla.
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} FOR RENT large unfinished
rooms. COZ Kirby st. 8-8-6t
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the citizenship of city express itself, make know
poses, its DESIRES proceed carry them out with
organization? ANNOUNCEMENT /
Beginning September incl
will be divided between and
Is d DCIlllduElll OlSdllLdt Paatka
Ugh which citizens bed ""' Tuesday and
each other and learning DeLand Thursday Friday and
Saturday
worth, we'll financed der RI. KNOX
OptOmetrst m Mfg. Opician
poorly financed, loosely 5a======s.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Will there be any other org FOR SAFES C. White Legh0
Cockrels Good
orb and choice $3.50
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our friendship and fellowship to a
]. D. SIBERT, Pastor.
The New York herald., 1921-10-10

= w. 13sth ". between 9th and
benox aves.. eaet auditorium
entrance on W. 1cSth ST. p. s. 100
- w. 13sth st.. between 9th and
Lenox aves, cast auditorium
entrance on W. 13sth NJ u s. ff0
The New York herald., 1921-10-10
Thirteenth Assembly District.

d. D. Location Occupied as
l. Northws { cor. ". .ti9th st. and
Clarefnont ave. .............o Office
q East eide CIareinoHt ave. 20 feet
3. Of W. ff0th st......... Booth
d. 80 Morningsde Drive. AR studio
f. so Morninrside Drive. e......... Laundry
b. North eide OF w. i2oth St. .5 feet
east OF Amsterdam ave..... Booth
e-fcf9 Amsterdam ave. Tailor
T. South eide Of W. 1920 st., 2Jo feet
west OF Amsterdam ave. 80. Booth
g. 100 Morningsde ave. ..............T Tailor
o. $40 w. 123d st....................T Tailor
fO-3to0 broadway ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Tailor
ff--30S9 Broadway ...................T Tailor
f2-- "a La Sale st............ .UphoIsterer
a. North side w. f24th ct, 100 feet
cast OF Broadway. ........ Booth
H. Ala Sale st....................Sho Shoes
1B- 2eo 81. Nicholas ave...,..........T Tailor
The New York herald., 1921-10-10
Twenty-second Assembly District

X. ID. Location. Occupied as
t--tesi Amsterdam av...... Confectionery
= w. fsJth ST., bet. Broadway and
Amsterdam av., west entrance
on COURT. .s....G. =. leo
g. w. 1s6th St.. bet. Broadway and
Amsterdam av., east entrance
on court. .................F. :. 1S6
A. w. 14Jth ST., bot. Broadway and
Amsterdam av., west entrance
on court. ..................P. :. 1856
b-fI23 Amsterdam av....... Shoe repairing
G. s. side W. 141th st., go It. west
of Amsterdam az. .......... Booth
r-f764Amstsrdam av. $3.50. Confectionery
s. s. side OF w. f4sth ST.. 25 n.
east Of broadway. Booth
e-iIss Amstsrdam av. .............Bekery
The New York herald., 1921-10-10
sixth Assembly District.

Ist y. De 4tll St. East River Stanton
st. Goerck st., y. Houston NJ. and Lewis st
Cd Z. DE. Houston St., Goerck ct, stan
ton 81. and Cannon st.
Cd r DE. Houston St. Cannon st, Stan
ton st. and Sheriff NJ.
4,h II. DE. 4th St, Lewis st.. e. Houston
II. and Avenue p.
s,h r.. De. 4th st., Avenue D. T.. 80 et.
Eth y. DE. o. IT. A,yuus .. y. asus-
The New York herald., 1921-10-10
Fourth Assembly District.

let II. D.--Monroe st.. jackson St. Eas.
River Gouvcrneur siip, Water st., Scanned
ST. Cherry 81. and Gouverneur ct.
% n. D.---Jackson St. Grand ST., Mangin
ST.. Brooms st.. Tompkins ST.. Delaney 81.
anA Gaat 8ivlt.