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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
RoTARIANs ENTERTAIN.
Col. N. n. Bryant Of New York Guest
at Luncheon.

over 20 per cent of the membership
of the Rotary Club attended its week
~ luncheon in the Hotel du Pont to-
day.
Delegates to fifth district conference
held in Baltimore, made brief reports.
giving their impressions and describ-
ing the conference as an interesting
meeting of earnest men
Chief Greenhawk of the Boy Scouts
told Of the Boy Scout work in France,
Colonel NJ. d. Bryant of New York
City described the three-day attack
ON the Hindenburg line. He is a vet
Gran of the World War. who has been
cited for bravery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

Built at Cost of $4,000, With Aid Of
Auxiliary.

j. f.. Goslee OF Stockley came 70 VIII
mington today and conferred with A. j.
Taylor, consulting engineer Of The Della
ware School Auxiliary Association, con-
corning seats for new school house, at
Stockley:
The new building will be finished by
November ] II is frame structure
containing two rooms and and modernl5
equipped The cost is $40, 900, of which
the auxiliary association will pay 81, 0Of
and the Stockley school trustees 5000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Grimm WIN Leave Town.

Wandering about the central sec
ton Of the city for the past few days,
an aged Negro, giving the name of
William Griffin. was taken into Gus
tody by Policeman Blackston this
morning. Arraigned in Municipal
Court, Griffin promised 10 leave i'm
mediately for his home in Glasgow
and sentence was suspended.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
ALIEN SAILORS DROPPED.
200 on the George Washington Give
Place TO American Seamen.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
New York, Sept. 29.-20o alien
members OF crew of the George Wash
ington, the largest passenger line
operating under the American flag,
were discharged today in furtherance
OF the policy of the United States
Shipping Board TO have only Ameri-
can crews on American ships which
1t owns.
r. c. Lee, assistant manager of the
United States Line said similar action
would be taken with regard TO other
shipping board vessels operated by
the line.
Those discharged included 100
Chinese and a number of Germans,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
NVUEU JAIIf FHIEE bhANTIENs
Congressman Herrick Resumes Cam
paign TO Prohibit Contests.

Washington, Sept. 29.--Representa-
tive Manuel Herrick, of Oklahoma,
who recently conducted a beauty con-
test with himself as the grand prize
after he had introduced a bill in Con-
gress TO prohibit beauty contests. has
returned TO Washington and again be-
come n crusader.
He introduced series Of bills which
with his proposal to prohibit beauty
contests, would take all the JOY out of
the. lives OF aspiring young beauties
One measure would make IL a felony
to act as king or queen for a pageant
or carnival, the penalty would be 10
TO 20 years in prison and fine of not
over $4,000. ~ssscs
Mr.. Herrick said he regards
pageants and carnivals the same as
beauty contests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

Failing from freight train at the
Edge Moor yards of the p. r. r. last
evening. John NJ. Mitchell, a brake
man. residing at Christiana. suffered
liberation of the knees. AT the
Homeopathic Hospital, where he was
gwen treatment. IL was found that a
silver plate, which had been placed
about the bone Of his right arm, had
also been Jared out OF position.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Installing Park Lights.

Preparatory TO the installation of
the bronze lights on the pillars in
Rodney Square at Tenth and Market
streets. workmen this morning were
engaged IN laying conduits and ar
ranging for the necessary wiring. The
lamps viii be placed prior to Sunday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

Application was made this morn
ing before Judge Hugh NJ. Morris in
the Federal District Court for leave
&c amend answers TO the bill Of COM
plant in the case Of Edwr B. Hartford
VS.. Cleveland Automobile Co. This is
suit for damages for patent infringe
ment. which has been on the calendar
for some time. Clarence B. Kerr OF
New York represents the applicant.
The matter was taken under advise
ment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
America Didn't Stop Here.

Presumably because Of local interest
in the movement to raise a fund for
restoration of the cup defender America,
the famous racing yacht cut Wilmington
from its itineracy. lie was to have
stopped here. yesterday en- route to
Annapolis, Md, but passed on down
and went through the canal during the
afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

Several days ago Mrs. Robert G..
Gillon of No. South Harrison street
had two rooms in her home repaired.
Daring the progress of the work
money, amounting TO SIS. was report
ed stolen from a dresser in one of the
rooms. Notifying the detective bureau
Of the theft, it developed that a small
boy, engaged by the paperhanger as
scrspper, had taken the money, ac-
eording to Mrs. Gillon. Restitution was
Immediately made and the youngster
was permitted TO go free.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
4 WOMEN on MURDER JURY.
First of Sex TO Sit on c. :. Body in
Homicide Case In Phila.

Philadelphia, Sept 2s.-Four women
We're accepted as jurors in the trial
today Of Douglas Thurbur. merchant
marine officer, the first time In the
history of local Federal courts women
have sat in a homicide case.
Thurbur IS charged with manslaugh-
ter In the shooting OF Thomas ]. Ho-
gan, ships fireman. at bordeaux
France. July 10. last
The women Jurors are Mrs. z. E.
Edmonds, st. Martins; Mrs. Mary Z
Speakman, West Chester: Mrs. Mary
Snyder, Ardmore. and Miss Josephine
Eeistle. Swarthmore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

Great difficulty Is being experiences
by the Street and Sewer Department.
In locating a leak IN the water rnaam
under the heavy bed Of asphalt on
Market street. Last Sunday repairs
were made in the main At Market
and Sixth streets. At Market and
Ninth the ground was excavsted and
likewise at Tenth street. At the ex-
cavation at the latter intersection the
water was several feet deep this morn
ing. Test holes are being driven
along market street from Ninth n
Eleventh, 80 far. however. the work.
men have been unsuccessful IN their
Efforts to locate the leak.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

Mira Anna Olson, 80 years old, Of
1898 West Seventh street fell down O
Night Of stairs at her home about
= o'clock last evening. She was taken
to the Homeopathic Hospital in the
police ambulance. An examination
revealed slight body bruises and 4
small liberation Of the scalp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Welded IN WESTMINSTER.
Miss Ruth Kathryn Walsh Bride
OF Norman j. Lee.

Aberdeen. Md. Sept. 2s.-The we'd
ding of Miss Ruth Kathryn Walsh
and Mr.. Norman J. Lee took place
yesterday at Westminster. The bride
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Z. Walsh of Westminster, and has
frequently visited at Perryman. The
bridegroom is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Isaac S. Lee. and is in business with
his father. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father McGuigan.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter. Miss Rose Walsh. as maid OF
honor. and the best man was Mr.. w
Carl Holloway Of Perryman. After q
wedding trip to the North the coupl,
will make their home in Perryman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
ENTERTAINs KIwANIS CLUB.
f.. r. Gutenberg Proves Fine Host at
Country Home.

Upwards of one hundred Kiwanians
and their wives and sweethearts. had
a fine time at the country home OF
L. b. Grifenberg. near West Ches-
ter last night. The members left the
Hotel du Pont about O'Clock in mo-
tor cars and enjoyed one of the most
pleasant evenings Of the fan season.
Mr.. Gutenberg provided cake, ice
cream and coffee, the guests having
brought their basket suppers and
there was special favor for the men.
Music was provided for dancing and
the time passed so merrily that II
was late before any one thought OF
home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Sept. 299.-Senate
Democrats at conference today
adopted a resolution expressing the
hope that the fullest measure of
success attend the disarmament con-
ference called by President Harding. -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and permits
issued by the building inspectors Office
for the following projects:
Pearl street, 1918; Ellen G. Byrne,
owner and builder; addition SIS.
Broome street, sos North; Chas
Witsil; owner and builder; additions
81. 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Miss BeImont Recorerinr.

Recognizing friends for the first
time since the automobile accident In
which she was injured nearly four
We Ks ago, when she received a frac-
tured skull. Miss Florence Belmont. a
resident Of Yonkers. y. Y. is report
ed to be on the way TO recovery at the
Delaware Hospital. This morning Miss
Belmont was able to greet her friends
for the first time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

The case of Ella Mae Lawrence, who
is charged with removing certain
household effects from house on
Shipley street between Fifth and
Sixth, was continued for one month
last night at a hearing before Mngis-
trate Giucknan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
OBITUARY.
Winfield b. Harris.

Perryman, Md. Sept. Winfield
B. Harris died at his home here. aged
70 years. He is survived by his wife
and one daughter. Mr. Harris had
been Democratic judge of election in
the Perryman precinct for many
years. and was member of the Order
Of Odd Fellows.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
BEES RAID HONEY CACHE.
Crime Wave Extending to Apiary
Colonies Owner Says.

Rochester, Sept. ga crime wave
has started here among bees.
This became known when II. l.
Case of Canandaigua, an apiarist, re-
ported that horde Of the insects had
flown into his warehouse through a
broken window. drained every drop of
honey out Of his combs and escaped
with two tons OF the sweet liquid. The
raiding party. however, suffered heavy
casualties. for Case picked UP four
bushels of dead bees which apparently
had fallen exhausted.
The honey was valued at 1000 II
was utinsured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
rs WILL BE MARRIED TO s..
Widower and Widow Not Daunted In
Romance by Age.

Philadelphia. Sept. 2s.-Frank Wilt,
formerly of Glassboro. y. J., and Mrs.
Maria Glass laugh at age.
They have applied for a marriage
license at Westport. Pa. where Wilt,
who is seventy-six, is a carpenter. and
the woman, VINO is sixty-three, is a
housekeeper.
Wen BE very happy" they told the
marriage license clerk.
Each has been married before and
has children grown up with families
of their own.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
POWDER KILLS /, INJURIES A.
Kansas City Shaken by 5000 Pound
Blast.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Kansas City, Sept. 2s.-ODe work
man was killed and four others were
injured. probably fatally, when 5000
rounds of powder exploded today at
the plant of the ExeeIfior Powder
Manufacturing Company, near Dod-
son, suburb.
The blast was felt throughout great
er Kansas City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Decree in Martin divorce Suit.

In the divorce suit of Everett F.
Martin against Elizabeth F. Martin. a
decree nisi has been granted in Su-
perior Court. The case was heard at
the early part of the term
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
MELON ROBBERS. STUFFED.
Farmer Forces Youthful Invaders o
Patch TO Eat Stolen Fruit.

BY Associated Presto Every Evening
Council Bluffs, Sept. 29.-To be COM
PEELED to gorge themselves on a truck
loa of melons which they had stolen
from field was the novel form of
punishment for nine young men
caught by Walter j. Miller, melon
grower.
Miller surprised the youths and adj
vanced on them with a revolver, Fore
ing them TO drive the truck TO his
house.
lie then locked them in room, and
holding them in terror forced them to
eat melons that his wife passed
through a winiew
AT the end Of the melon eating con.
test the robbers were all rolling on the
floor in agony while three melons only
remained in the truck.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Harbor Board Meeting.

The Board of Harbor Commissioners
viii meet tomorrow morning at II
o'clock. Frederick w. Hearsey,
member of the technical advisory
board, of New York. is expected TO at
tend the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
COMMITTED TO PRISON.
penAlty on Two Men In Arrears on
Non-Support Orders.

In arrears on support orders, two
men were committed to the workhouse
today until the money is paid by
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
They were Champion Blizzard. Negro
t27 In arrears and William j. Vein
rar;en. se5 in arrears.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
chlna's Disarm Delegates start

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Picking, Sept. 2s-China's delege-
ton to the conference on limitation
of ornaments and Far East questions
left this city for Shanghai today on its
way TO Washington. intending 10 make
the voyage across the Pacific on the
steamer Hawk Eye State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Oyster Boat Docks.

The oyster schooner Barti Bennett.
with cargo Of IT'S bushels OF oysters
frorn Maurice river cove. locked at
municipal wharf No. ]. foot Of Church
streets, this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29
Letters of Administrator.

Register OF Wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters of administra-
ton on the estate of Patrick O'Neil
TO the Delaware Trust Co. and on the
estate of William A Davidson TO Mil
bred d. Geoghegan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

DR.. Joseph H. odell, president of the
Delaware School Auxiliary Association,
went to Lewes today to confer with the
Lewes Board Of Education concerning
Lewes' new public school.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-29

The Wilmington Automobile Asso-
citation will give dinner in the Hotel
du Pont tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07

il must stand cveryWh2re ana always
for Christian citizenship
The speaker suggested as goals LOT
the society for the coming two years
four aims. First better grading OIL
societies SO that wherever possible
there will be Junior. intermediate
and senior societies and alumni coun-
ellis. Second, closer and more Nllal
relations with pastor, church and de-
nomination with increased emphasis
on attendance on church services; by
cooperation in UNCONVENTIONAL ana
local church plans and by efforts 10
obtain recruits tor Christian service
Third, more emphasis upon religion
in the home to help make the home
an agency of constructive Christian
training. Fourth. more emphasis on
personal Stewardship in duties TO
community and country as we'll as to
God.
Growth of the Worlds Christian
Endeavor Union from one society TO
more than 100. 900. in the past ~
Years with "a total membership, past
and present. OF more than lS,00o,o0o
distributed the world over was point
ed out by the speaker,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
Resolutions Following
Chas. II. Whites Death

At special meeting Of the Board
Of Trustees of the Augusta Trust
20. the following resolutions were
passed concerning the death Of
Charles n. White.
+ Whereas, In.the death Of Charles
Fl. White the Augusta Trust Com
pan~ has lost loyal friend and wise
counsc!or:
Resolved, That it is WORTHY Of re-
cord that Charles H. White was d
stock holder, trustee and member Of
the Executive Board Of the Augusta
Trust Company for more than TWEEN
ty-seven years or from it's organiza-
ton. February /, 1894 until the day
Of his death;
Resolved, That his large bust
ness experience and sound judgment
gave weight to his counsel, that his
long service was marked by a mod
esty and fidelity betting the man.
and that his associate stockholders
and trustees feel personal loss in
his death
Resolved. That these resolutions
be spread upon our records and a
copy be sent to the bereayed family
Of our late associate and friend
Edwin G. Frost Of Eeadtield was
elected II member Of the Board to
fill the vacancy caused by Mr.
Whites demise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
PALMYRA

Mrs. A. T.. Jordan, Mrs. James
Rand and Eric Hope We're in Bangor
Friday.
J.H. Cook has recently purchased a
Chevrolet car.
c. F. Parkman and daughter Edna
Of Corinna were Sunday visitors at j
NJ Parkman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tibbetts Of EX-
eter were guests Sunday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Manser Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Fitzgerald. Mr..
and Mrs George Jackson and J. E.
Lampher were in Pittsheld Saturday
and attended the races.
Miss Helen Leavitt of Corinna was
a week end visitor at the home of j.
H. Cook
Mrs. Charles Johnson is quite i'll at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Her
bert Peterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rand, Alberta
and Paige Rand Of Lisbon and MI
and Mrs. George kilborn Of Auburn
were guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Jordan. Sunday.
Henry Welch is visiting relatives
in Bradford for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Foster and
Madame Foster of Pasadena, Califor-
MIA, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Foster
and children of Kenduskeag, visited
at the home of MI. and Mrs. d. A.
Stackpole, Monday.
Howard Sinclair is in Augusta for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warning and son of
Waterville were Sunday GTe.;s of Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
WINDSOR

WESTERN. s. c. Freeman and
daughter Bertha of India accompan-
lei Rev $, ". Thompson and son Mer-
rill to Springvale. where they nassod
a rew days with friends last week
Mrs. Mont Morrison and daughter
Esther of Livermore Falls. recently
arrived to visit old friends at North
Windsor
MRS. Dalyrimplc. son Dona.d and
friend George Gaddcas Of North At,le-
ooro Mass. are visitors of Mrs. DaIv.
ilmpie's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Reuhnr
Pierce, for an indefinite time
". D. Stuart is making extensive
repairs on his barn.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Harrington of
Worcester, Mass, who with nar,,
are visitors OF Mrs Harrinaton.s LII
ter Mrs. Allen Taber. with Mrs Taher
were recent callers at Grcenknou
mrs Jennie Ward. who has been
visiting friends in yassaIb,ro ro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07

thur. Nj and Mrs O. Fl. Dayenport.
and daughter Mildred, Mrs Maggie
Drummond and daughter Doris. Nj
and Mrs. Guy Lyon. Jennie Bracket
and J. \. Lyon attended Cascade
Grange at Oakland, Saturday even
ing
Mrs. Eva Lyon took an auto trip to
Madison Friday with Nj. and Mrs.
Harry Lyon Of Augusta
Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Reynolds and
son Of Bath. Mr.. and Mrs Franklin
Chute Of Augusta, Clarence Wyman
and Miss trquhart Of Portland pass
od the Fourth with Mrs +. f. Blake.
Mrs. Ruth Lyon passed Wcdnesda ,
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Eunnals at Oakland
Mr. and Mrs. Charles TaNlor and
Mr.. and Mrs. Weston Taylor took an
auto trip Sunday to Damariscotta to
visit Mr. Turner
MI and Mrs. W. H. Smiley son
Walter and wife and daughter Grace
or PROVIDENCE, f. l., are guests of Mrs.
NJ. :. Tilley having made the trip in
their auto
Mr. and Mrs. E. NJ Springer and
daughters Elestine of Jersey City, y.
J., and Miss Olive Smiley of Boston,
VIII arrive at their summer homes on
Thursday
Rural Lodge F. and A. NJ, enter
tanned - members Of the Oakland
Lodge Friday evening. The degree of
Master Mason was conferred on two
candidates after which they all re-
paired to the Grange hall where a
banquet was served by the wives of
the Masons of the local lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07

and Mrs. Herbert Peterson. Master
Waring remaining for two weeks
visit
George Damon returned from Man
chester, Monday, having been called
there by the death of his BROTHER in
law. John Farnham.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Lampher. Sell
den and Merle Lampher, Mrs. Nellie
Parkman, John Pratt, JAWS Cook and
family were in Dover, Monday TO at
tend the celebration.
Mrs. A. j. LcaNitt and daughter
Doris and Mrs. r. ". Parkman visit
ed in Corinna, Friday.
Much damage is reported from the
heavy thunder shower, Sunday after
noon. The high wind unroofed build
ings and uprooted trees and the hail
did much damage to gardens
Mr. and Mrs. Z. S Nall and Lucius
Hall went Tuesday to Foxcroft to at
tend the funeral of Fred Lunt. whose
widow is d sister to Mrs. Hail
Mrs. Prince Hall fell recently sus-
tanning painful injury TO hip and
back. DR.. Cook of Newport was call
ed and found no broken bones.
Miss Jenness Weeks, r. ~. who has
employment in Massachusetts, is in
town for summer vacation
An iron pipe fence has been placed
around the new monument which
adds very much to the appearance
and also 10 the safety of the stone.
Mrs. H. L. Goodrich has gone 10
Berwick for an extended visit at the
home of her mother. Mrs. Ham.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Emerson were in
Waterville, Sunday.
Several farmers commenced haying
Monday. July 4.
Two showers Sunday evening re-
NVed vegetation wonderfully. but We
need still more.
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VASSALBORO

Wallace jain Of Brockton is in
town the guest of his father, Edward
I. Wyman.
Miss Sarah Tufts recently entertain.
go party Of friends from Holeb
Mr.. and Mrs. Lander of Indtanapo-
lis. Ind, are with Mr.. Lander's uncle.
Henry Lander, at McCoys Crossing.
for an indefinite time.
Mrs. Sarah Marden and Mr.. ana
Mrs. George Taylor were in Water
VILE Thursday and took dinner at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Her
som on Union street.
Mrs. Allen Keller has returned
from the Augusta General hospital
much improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Jones. Mrs. J.
NJ. Gates and Mrs. Small passed a day
recently at PcMaquid.
George Weber and family. accom-
panied by Mrs. Robina Weber. cele-
brated the Fourth Monday at Weber
lake
Henry Baatow and sister. Mrs. Fare