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v, P. BANCROFT
PARK BOARD HEAD
He Was Reelected President at
the Annual Meeting Yes
terday Afternoon.

willism p. Bancroft was unanimously
ra-eIected president of the Board of Park
Commissioners Mt the annual meeting OF
the board in the City building We; fer lay
afternoon. Mr.. Bancroft was iso re-
ouested bv the members of the board to
act as chairman of the executive COM
mittee.
Members of the various committees
we're appointed as follows: Executive
committee, s. II. Baynard, Joseph l..
Carpenter, Jr., and Harry Nj. Candy,
financial; John H. Dandy. chairman;
Thomas W. Melvin, Cha. les Forwood and
Jerome b. Bell: park extension committee
Edgar l.. HAYNES, chairman; Thomas NJ
Monaghan. Mrs. Charles Copeland and
J. Il. Bell.
The resignation of Treasurer William
Rush. who is now serving term IN the
workhouse on a charge of cmbezzlement,
was received and accepted by the board.
II was decided 20 postpone the matter OF
selecting a successor until the next
monthly meeting and in the meantime
have ell checks issued over the signature OF
two members of the executive committee,
John H. Dandy and one other member
The position of treasurer carries With IT
the salary of sl00a year.
a letter from Lhltl1khtt Ho.ie ~"
Nedarv. architect was received relative
10 the lanterns for Rodney Square and II
was decided TO reopen bids for the Ian
ne abouC February l.
YEARS WORK REVIEWED.
s,,perintendent Walker presented his
annual report Of which the following is n
summary:
Finances-The funds available for the
use of the commission have been as iol-
lows: balance of S3,4462S; transfers
from the current appropriation by eity
Council for maintenance, Improvement
and cars, amounting TO S50,25S; IRON
rents. swimming pools, interest. sale oil
wood, etc, 50. .222 OF; from Alexis du Pont,
for work at Admiral du Pont Memorial
S472 ~; from u. II. Pusey, for moving
soil at Christiana Park, sl3s.Sli from
Samuel H. Baynsrd, for work at the zoo
and in North Brandywine Park, t2,Oe5.5o'
from William L. Bancroft, for work on
the hall field at Clayton and hnden
streets, S114S0. from lrenee du Font, Tor
having at the Tower avenue entrance to
Rockford Park. 81. 56042: from lrenee
du Pont. for work on Rodney Square.
S22. 500: from T. l. du Pont dc Nemours
& Co. for work on Rodney Square,
$4,000; from Wilmington Fountain So
ciesv. for work on fountains, in Rodney
Square, s217.64; from Cesar Rodney
Equestrian Statue Association for work
on foundations for monument in Rodney
Square. SqO7 60. The balsncei Is s., ,565. 80;
The appropriation made by City Council
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1921 u
s4s, 100 of which $40, ,0O0has been received.
ACQUISITION or LAND.
Only two additions TO park lands have
been secured during the year.
1. ! gift from Edward Nj. Taylor OF
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SHIPPING BOARD REJECTS
UNION PARK HOUSE BIDS
No Intimation Given aa to What
the Next Move Is Likely
To Be.

All bids for the Union Park Gardens
land and buildings. made 60 the u. s.
Shipping Board on December 81, have
been rejected as being too low, IL haa
been announced.
Besides number of bids made by in
dividual tenants for the houses they 90
cupy, there were two Offers for The entire
property, made by the Industrial Trust
Go. The collection and separate bids
numbered sixty in all No intimation is
given by the government as TO what the
next move is likely TO be.
The decision on the bids for the entire
property was made by Admiral Benson,
chairman Of the T. s. Shipping Board;
the individual bids being passed ON BY
other board members.
This rejection Of bids puts the matter
back where it>started and opens ur a
further period of uncertainty for the
tenants, who do not know what 60 look
for in the future
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
COUNTY TEACHERS TO
FORM ORGANIZATION
Those OF Sussex County to Meet
Georgetown, Jan. 28 and 29.
for This Purpose.

From Every Evenings Correspondents
Bridpeville, Jan. 15.--AIl Sussex
county teachers will meet Al Georgetown,
January 2S and %, in convention. The
purpose IL 81 organize the Sussex County
Teachers Association of which every
teacher is strongly urged to become
member.
According 10 arrangements made with
the supervisors, Miss Snyder, especially.
the salary for Friday, 2sth. will he paid 10
all teachers attending this meeting Those
who will not attend will keep their school
open a. us,ial on that day.
The enrolment fee will be one dollar
This fee should be sent az once 10 Mics
Katie Budelle Of Seaford, secretary and
treasurer pro TEN.
Miss Laura Richards, Georgetown, IL
chairman Of the committee on entertain
rnen'. She will provide entertainment for
all those who notify her in time.
On Friday at 2 o'clock p. m, The first
session will be held An address Of well
come will be given by County Snperin-
tendent r. 7 Hardesty. After this sd-
dress the teachers viii assemble in diff
frrent rooms for the round table dis-
cussions, which vii continue until 4 rs.
The evening session will be opened
with music, after which DR.. Charles Cal
vert Ellie, vice president and Professor
Of Education Of Juniata College. HIM
ingrlon, Pa, viii deliver an address on
''The Business Of the Public Schools
The session Saturday morning will be
taken up from 90 10, o'clock with mr.
ganizetion for the Ginning school year
Either vocal or instrumental music will
follow this period Of organization
The last period Of the convention will be
from I0i5 20 t1.f5 or IL 30. DR. Ellis
will address The meeting on The top,o
The Teachers Attitude.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
lie Better Looking--Take
Olive Tablets

II your skin is yellov-eorrierioo
ralljd-tongue ooated-spr,etife p1r~-
you have bad taste in yotu mouth
a lazy, nogcd feeling--you should
take Olive Tablets.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets ~,b-
stitute for calornel--were prepared by
Dr. Edwards after IL years OF study.
Edwards OliveT Tablets arc a purely
vegetableeompoundmixedwitboliv
You viii know them BY their olive color.
Tohave clear. pink skin. bright eyes.
no pimples, feeling Of buoyspcy like
chi.droddaysyOu must get at thecsusc.
Or Edwards Olive Tablets act o.,
the liver and bowels ike calasnel~ let
have no dangerous after effects
They start the bile and overcome on
stipation~ Millions Of boIes are sold
annually at 70 and 300. Take ons or two
nightly and note the pleasing results
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
Tryin9 to Cut orstes Piece.

An effort To reduce the retail price II
oysters in this city IL being made by oy-
stcrrncn of tho Maurice Hivm cove dis-
trirt, who anchor weekly al 'he new nu-
nicipsl wharf. Az present two oyster
schooners are anchored at tho wharf
The fresh and sslt wsier oysters are being
cold at 81 the bushel 10 wholesale dealers.
with tbs under-tsx ding that they supply
their retail trade st 40 cents The quart
but this IL not always done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
DELAWARE SOCIETY
WILL COME TO DOVER
Washington Organization to Par
ticipate In Inauguration of
Gov.-Elect Dennsy.
Special Dispatch From Every Evening =
Washington Correspondent.

Special Dispatch From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent.
Washir gton, Jan. l5.--senators VOL
colt tad Ball, Corgrcssman Caleb X.
layton ard considerable delegation
from the Delaware Society will attend the
Inaugural ceremonies at Dover when
Governor-elect William ID, Denrey takes
the oath of office, next Tuesday. Letters
of invitation have been addressed by
tho secretary Of the Delaware Society
to the memhers, inviting them 20 take the
trip to the Delaware capital.
Congressman Layton said he WIS sure
the Delaware citizens temporarily re-
siding in Washington would do every
thing possible 30 lend eclat 20 the ocon-
sion. Democrats will join with Republicans
in doing honor TO tho new state executive.
Senator Wolcott said he would enter
heartily into the spirit Of the occasion and
do what he can 20 make the new governor
feel at home in his high office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
A Woman's Recommendation

Mrs. d. T. Tyor. Franklin avenue
Otsego, o., writes: mine years ago was
very much afflicted with kidney trouble
! bought different kinds of medicine. but
all to no effect. until one day | bought a
box of Foley Kidney Pills. realized so
great benefit from theuse of that box tha.
/ feel safe in recommending Foley Kidney
Pills 10 any kidney sufferers" They re-
heve backache. sore muscles, rheumatic
pains and bladder ailments
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
NEWARK CENTURY CLUB.

Newark New Century Club has an
nounced the following program for
january and February
Next Tuesday afternoon. Home Eco
nomics, IN charge OF Miss Alice Kerr and
an address by Miss Matthews, who
spent some months in Europe in relief
work
January 25, paper by Mrs. n. W
Helm on Louisiana; February T.. current
events. in charge If Miss Jane MAXWELL
February 3. paper on Spanish Mis-
sions in the Southwest, hy Mrs George
L. Medill, February IL. program to be
filled in; February %. px-presidenis
day. IN charge Of Mrs. John filinr
News item---A ChlraRn wife dislocatas
her Jaw while scnlding her husband A
word 20 tho wiso Newcastle PA Herald
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Additional death notices, received too late
for this column viii be- found on Financial
Page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
DEATHS.

pOyCF-In Newport. Del. on January Id.
to7I Ida =. Bovce. aged 50 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services az her la residence.
Marshall street Newport. on Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock lntermeat at ST. James
cemetery. Newport.
CoUGHLIN-Iu this city. on January I3
1921. Bridget A., widow of John CouEhlin.
Relatives. friends, Holy Rosary Sooslity
and Ladies' Auxiliary OF Division No. i.
a q n are invited TO attend the funeral
from her late residence. ia sbuth Franklin
street on Tuesday morning. January is. at
O o'clock REQUIEM mass at ct Paul s
Church Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
eANIBIE,-At the homeopathic Hospital
on January I3, 1921 James f. Gamble.
aged Sc years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services at his late residence.
on Delaware avenue. Newark, on Sunday.
January l6 at clock. InteTment al New
ark cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-15
Tennis Club Fleets Officers,

AT a recent meeting of the Tennis
Club Of Gordon Heights Miss Clara
Palmer was elected president Other
officers named were Marie Donovan.
treasurer and Beatrice Frazer. secre-
iary special meeting of tho club
ls scheduled for January IS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Go Into Camp Saturday

The Boy Scouts of Decorah will
again go into camp next Saturday.
This is their annual camping trip
and it will last from August 13 to
20. During the camp the young
men will be instructed in everything
concerning camp life and scouting.
There will also be a good lesson in
dicipline, as there will be a regular
routine for each day in which each
boy will have a difnite thing to do.
The camp will be run on a strict
scout plan, having regular forma-
tions at which every one must be
there on time. There will be lots of
hikes, fishing, swimming and every
thing that goes to make up a good
camp and to ensure young man
Of good health.
The scouts will assemble at the
gymnasium Saturday morning at
$3.50 o'clock and hike to the dam.
The camp will be in readiness for
visitors Sunday and anyone interest
ed in the scouts or camping will
be welcome at the camp at any
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
1900 Pound Hog Butchered

A porker so large that it made $40
pounds of lard was butchered at the
Decker packing plant at Mason City
Saturday. The animal weighed al
most 1,200 pounds and was the larg-
est ever handled by the plant there.
Arrangements were made to send
the hog to Chicago, where larger
and more substantial equipment is
to be had, but the superintendent
devised a way to handle the MAN.
moth animal and further shipment
was obviated.
The hogs tongue weighed 3
pounds, its heart 2la pounds, each
ham rs pounds, while the two slabs
of bacon tipped the scale at 70
pounds. The loins weighed 40
pounds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Look Out For These Guys

Authorities in Crawford county
have asked that state wide search
be made for a couple of well-dressed
gentlemen, travelling in a high class
roadster, representing themselves as
government officials whose duty it is
to collect a revenue tax from all per-
sons who have received insurance
money on property destroyed by fire.
They stopped at farm where the
house had been destroyed and adjust
ment of the loss had just been made
by the insurance company. They de-
manded $3.50 from the wife of the
farmer, the husband not being at
home. The lady refused the demand
bat promised them that the matter
would be investigated by her husband
and they should call later, which they
promised to do. The sheriff was APP
prised of the affair and he promptly
sent a description of the men to of
ficials in adjoining counties in the
hope of intercepting them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
The Rush for Divorce

The annual report of the county
clerk at San Francisco shows that
1856 marriage licenses were issued
during the year ended June 30, while
suits for divorce totalled S67S. Half
of the marriages in that city are
proving failures, and wreck Of
broken homes is the destructive re-
suit.
1t is a pathetic aftermath of disil-
lusion for these i'll mated couples,
that entered the married State with
such rose dreams of happiness. 1t
is worse for the children, none of
whom can know the full benefits OF
parental love and guidance. They
must miss either the fathers guild
asce or mothers love. The commun-
ity suffers in development Of its
citizenship when SO many matrimon-
ial ventures go to shipwreek. Mat
trimony in many places is getting to
be too much Of a trial marriage af-
fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
HOMECOMING FOR
CONCERT BAND
Commercial Club Will Give Home
coming Reception to Prof.
Sperati and Band
Aug. i23.
PACKED HOUSE
~ WILL GREET THEM
Committee Will be Out Next Week
To Sell Concert Tickets, and
Band Should be Given
Fine Reception.

Prof. Carlo A. Sperati and his
famous Luther College Concert
Band have been touring the west on
a concert trip this year, and the
band has met with great success
everywhere. On August 23 the
band will arrive home in Decorah,
and the Commercial Club will tender
the eminent leader and his boys a
grand Homecoming reception, which
will be in the nature of a concert
by the band at the Grand opera
house on the evening of Aug. %.
The band has spread the name of
Decorah over wide territority, not
only this year, but in other years
OF its concert tours, and our citi-
zens want to show their appreciation
by rendering them a joyful and be-
fitting homecoming. A committee
will start out next week selling
concert tickets, and they expect ev-
erybody to take at least one ticket,
if not more, and give the band the
biggest reception ever rendered. The
tickets will cost S1.00, and reserved
seats will be on sale at E. j. Par
mans drug store.
The Young Peoples Society of the
F. N. E. L. church will serve ban
quet to the band in the church par
lors that. evening.
The proceeds of the caoncert will
be turned over to the band, and it
is the earnest wish of the committee
that packed house greet the boys,
and the rpcpntion made one long tn
be remembered by them.
Luther College is one of the fine
educssssss ssi-.asA.- Institutions OF the state,
and the people of Decorah and vic
Unity are proud of the high record
it has made, along educational and
musical lines. The band is without
doubt, the best college band in the
country today, and naturally our
people are proud of them, and will
show the proper spirit when the boys
arrive home on Aug. %.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
meet DEBORAH
men IN PORTLAND
Luther College Concert Band Men,
bers Greeted by Geo. Hislop
And N. L. Bailey at Port
land, Oregon.
BAND NOW ON
HOMEWARD JOURNEY
Play at Detroit, Minn., Next Fri
day. Will Arrive i'm Decorah
August %.

The Luther College Concert Band
is now ready to begin its eastward
journey. 1t enjoyed very pleasant
stay in Tacoma, WASH, almost a
week in duration. Many excursions
were undertaken in various direc-
tions, some of them many miles in
extent. Rev. 0. j. Ordal and his
congregation, which formerly was
served by Prof. Sperati, did every
thing in their power to make the
visit of the band a pleasant one.
One of the things which will never
be forgotten by those who saw it
is the dramatic pageant, The Way
farer, which was produced in the
stadium of Washington University at
Seattle during the week the band
was in Tacoma. Most of the boys
went there to see it. There were
about 5000 voices in the chorus and
1000 in the cast. A whole flock of
sheep were on the stage at one time.
The stadium holds about 10000 peo-
pie, and for almost every perfor-
nance it was filled.
A few of the members of the band
party were by Rev. Ordal given a
trip to Paradise Valley on Mount
Tacoma. Paradise Valley is 5000
feet above sea level, and but one
third Of the way to the' summit
but there is snow there all year
round. On the 30th of July there
were eight feet of snow in front of
the hotel, and last year at the hotel
there was a snowfall of 16O feet.
Flowers were coming up through the
snow, and their wonderful color made
the valley seem indeed a paradise.
The road up to the valley wound
along mountain brooks and over ra-
vines zig-zagging back and forth
along dizzy precipices until it reach
ed glaciers and snowfelds. The
boys had brought a watermelon along
and as they fried their ham and
eggs over the campfire, they let the
melon cool in the snow of the glacier.
No need to say that their appetites
sharpened.
The concert in the stadium at
Tacoma was success. The band as
usual aroused in the audience a great
enthusiasm, which was manifested in
generous applause. A concert in the
gymnasium of the Parkland Luth-
eran College, of which Rev. o. ].
Ordal has recently been elected
President, was also very successful.
The band also gave concert in
Seattle where it played in Rev. HI.
A. Stubs church before a very ap-
preciative audience. Stanwood, Ar
lington and Fir are among the other
Washington towns which the band
has visited. .
In Portland, Oregon, members of
the party had the pleasure to speak
to Mr.. George Hislop and Mr.. N. l..
Bailey, formerly of Decorah. Both
were very happy to see somebody
from "home", and needless to say,
they were welcome faces to the band.
On Saturday, the 9th of August,
the band begins its eastward journey
over the Canadian Pacific. One
stop will be made at Lake Louise.
The other arrangements for Canada
have had to be cancelled, except that
two or three days will be spent in
Winnipeg. The first concert in the
States on the return trip will be
given at Detroit, Mimi, August 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Fool Tire Thieves

Only new spare tires are stolen,
according to observers. Therefore,
when you buy a new tire, put it on
a wheel and place the old tire on the
spare rim.
No matter which tire is on the
wheel or rim, you will get the same
total mileage out Of the two; nor
does It matter which-the old or new
wears out first.
Figure it out yourself, and you will
see that the tire on the spare rim
should always be your Oldest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Bucknells Home From Fine Trip

Former Mayor r. Bucknell and
wife arrived home Friday from de-
lightful trip and visit with their
daughter and son in law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Stoddard at Decatur,
Ill. They also visited the Illinois
state Capitol at Springfield, Ill. Mr..
Bucknen says the roads in Illinois
are punk. and Iowa has il all over
illinois for good roads. One stretch
they went over though was hard sur
faced, a distance of 80 miles from
Peoria to Springfield. Mr.. Buck
nell says the crops in Illinois all
look fine and everything seems to
be in good shape. While at Decatur
Dick says he got the golf fever, and
was out on the links playing every
day, 50 some of these local enthusi-
asts had better keep their eye on
him. The trip was made by auto.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10

est sights ever seen on the fair
grounds. Its, regular state fair
proposition and nothing like it was
ever seen here before.
Many fine exhibits of automobiles
and farm machinery are on the
grounds. Reed e. Lennon have an
extensive showing of machinery.
Oscar Bergan is exhibiting Nash cars,
a fine showing, and T. M. Halvorson
is showing the Delco lighting sy-
stem. Besides there are many other
exhibits.
Base ball games will be on the
program today, Thursday and Friday.
Today, Wednesday, Waukon and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Reunion 349th Infantry

The first reunion of the 349th
Infantry will be held at the State
Fair grounds, Des Moines, Iowa, on
August 26, 81, 20, as a part of the
first annual reunion of the S8th
Division. Tents, cots, blankets, etc.,
win be provided and the regiment
will have headquarters on the
grounds and will be encamped to-
gether.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10

Lansing play, and the other days
Cresco and Charles City. They all
have PROFESSIONAL teams and you
will see some great base ball.
Secretary E. ]. Curtin and Assist
ant Secretary, Miss Louise Curtin are
to be congratulated on the excellent
program provided, as it is one of
the best county fair programs ever
presented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10

Mistress: "You don't seem TO know
about finger bowls, Norah. Didn't
they have them at the last place you
worked ?"
Maid: "No, ma'am. They mostly
washed themselves before they came
to the table,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10

"For the love of Mikew gasped
the American. "How much is that
in American Money!"
ain American money" replied the
waiter, shat will be exactly I62
cents"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Great Winneshiek Fair
Opened Yesterday
Good First Days Attendance and Everybody
Pleased with the Magnificent Program
Offered the Visitors This Year.
Fast Horse Races, Base Ball, Balloon Ascension
Takes Place Today, With Various
Other High Glass Attractions.

The night show last night drew
big crowd and fine program was
given. The fireworks display was
excellent, and pleased immensely.
The great midway is one of the fin
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
Notice to Merchants Band

Members of the Merchants Band
are requested to meet at the band
room Monday evening, August 15,
at S o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10
In Soviet Russia

The American in Moscow went in
to that Greasyovitch Spoonski res
taurant and ate frugal meal. When
he had finished eating the waiter
brought the bill. The American
glanced at it, and nearly tainted.
Here's a copy Of the bill:
Two smoked herrin0s 100 00O rublas
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-10

The sheep exhibitors are John and
Herman Logsdon.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-03-16
Revival Meeting Closes.

The very successful revival
which has been going OH for tile
past two weeks at the Metho
dist T. pi 5 c pa church
closed last Sunday morning.
There were 81 conversions and
II members added to the
church. This revival was con.
Quoted by Evangelist e. H.
Crockett, of Roanoke, assisted
10y the pastor, Rev. f.. w. Eli.
son, of Wise, and Miss Louise
Mcdowell, of Spingboro, Pa -,
who after services sunday
morning mo:ored to Wise in the
afternoon where revival ser
vices were begun Sunday night,
winch will continue for two
weeks