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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-05
CREDITORS SUE JEWELLERS.

A petition asking that the N. & l.
Jewelry Company. 1902 Pennsylvania
avenue. be declared involuntarily
bankrupt was filed in the District Ia
preme Court yesterday by several
the petition. the jewelry firm is COM
posed of Samuel Mincosky and Jacob
J. Levinson, The petitioners are
Cross & Beguelin. I. Hochberger and
A. Glasschieb and Saul Smigrod, Inc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-05

the reform bureau, spoke on True
Blue Laws of American Liberty" last
night at Gunton Temples new chapel,
10th and Newton streets, and next
Sunday morning will speak at Eek
ington Presbyterian Church, and in
the evening at Washington Heights
Presbyterian Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-05
SURGEON ORDERED TO CHINA

Lieutenant Commander Richard A.
Warner, Naval Medical Corps. of the
bureau Of medicine and surgery,
Navy Department, has been ordered
to China for duty with the marine
detachment at the United States le-
cation at Peking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-05
GOES TO RECEIVING SHIP.
by BUD FISHERY

Lieut.. George p. Smallman. Naval
Supply Corps. has been relieved from
duty at the Department of Agricul-
ture and assigned to duty on the re
ceiving ship at San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-05
TRANSFERRED TO THIS CITY.

Lieut.. Maurice T. scanlon. Naval
Supply Corps. on the receiving ship
at Philadelphia, has been ordered to
this city for duty in the bureau of
supplies and accounts. Navy Depart
rnent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-05
REFORM BUREAU. !. OPENS
WAR ON "F0RTY" FOES
First of Score Of Meetings Devoted
to Divorce and Movie Censor
ship Topics.

The International Reform Bureau
last night opened the first Of score
of meetings "for the defense Of Amer
lean Christian institutions against
forty new national societies." said.
to be attacking prohibition. Sunday
ana censorship, under the Blue Laws
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
NEW ROTOR SENSATION.
MexweN Sport Touring Car, New
Series. . Real Wonder.

series, y heal W Onoer.
Tho latest offering OF the Maxwell
Motor Corporation-a sport touring
car" fully equipped In all that the
phrase implies and selling at less than
a thousand dollars-bids fair TO rank
equally as sensational as the intro
duction Of the new series good Max
we'll year ago. The new sport car"
now displayed in the show room of the
Renick Motor Car Co.. Delaware ave-
nue. and Adams street, local Maxwell
dealers. in intended, 1t is announced.
as a fittinE companion for the pres
ent Maxwell with the additional rak
ish features and equipment so much
in demand among those who seek style
performance.
SO far as recorded. in later years
Mt least, IL Is easily the most COM
pletely equipped car OF its type ever
offered to the consumer at less than
the thousand dollar figure. II is an
attractive car that gives evidence of
genuine artistry in car design and ap-
pointmcnt az well as careful consid-
Grafton of the owners requirements
The body and hood are painted Ches-
ter Hunt red. with running gear and
disc wheels in black. Drum type head
lamps and tie rod, parking lamps. radi-
ator and water meter are all finished
in fun nickel. Outside door handles
are aso nickel with black aluminup,
inlay. An aluminium bead runs around
the hood at the cowl and lends touch
that rounds out the impression OF
completeness. The upholstery is gen
uine long grained patent leather OF
high finish. and the top. which Is ex-
tremely well made. Is olive drab duck
two-ply with rubber insert-a new
material recently adopted by makers
OF much higher priced sport models.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Christmas Gift
Pieces Specially
Priced

On some Of them the saw
ings 20 as high as $40 OF 20
per cent For their prices
we consider them exceptional
values. Among them are:
High backed m . . 9 ~
Windsor chafrs. S22-
Gate-seg tables. 54x4s inehs..
solid mahogany top tovai
shape with leaves upD,
birch base. s32-
Priscilla werksranas. soifa
mahogany, s7..5 ana On q
larger siseb s1I.sS
High Iadder-sack hall or Ifv.
ing room chairs, dark
brown nnfsh. rush seat.
els.5O.
Martha Washtngvsn sswtuw
tabies- solid mahogany, s2a.
These tables contain three
drawers, the top one fitted
with sliding partftfeueG
tray, the second one with
rod for sPoois. The TIVE
roomy end-pockets have the
icvei-iytng invisible hfnxeA
feature which crdinAry
cheap sewing tables al
mest Invariably lack.
Tea wagons. solid mahox-
any. SO. These have r7xI?-
inch tops. lifted with remov-
able glass. lower shelves
with nodded edges TO hold
In dtshes. and two larEe aaa
two small wheels. all rub
ber-rired.
Tea wagons, solid mahewany.
with drop leaves. sfse I7x3<
inches with leaves up. So so.
such n wagon 10 adnira bic
anywhere, bat particularly
In . small apartment. whers
IL can be used aa . sert Of
informal tea table or sery-
ing table on wheels.
Bedside table, zu-Aahogaay,
SIS.
Secretary desk. In brown ma
hoxany, suitable for either
man or woman. $50. Choice
of two. period styles. Queen
Anne and Chippen endaie. rAs
upper compartment. with
double door. iattfced owe,
glass. viii sccomIn Dat /,
four rows Of books a,
china, drop lid. two lowe,
drawers. Interior with two
drawers and numeroul
pixeonhoies.
(r1fta F1oor)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Pioneers Ladies' Nirht.

The first ladies night" OF the winter
season will be given by the Benevolent
Pioneer Literary Association tonight
in the rooms OF the association in the
Law Building. Ninth and Market
streets. The entertainment committee
has arranged musical program.
dancing and refreshments. The as
sociation is already making plans for
a card party and dance TO be held in
the New Century Club on the night OF
December Ia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
SUPERIOR COURT.

II the caee of Joseph n. George
against Pred Rudn!ck a Superior Court
jury yesterday afternoon awarded the
pialntir s25 damages. The suit reiat-
"a 20 an exchange ot ooWe. George
sued fo- Si25. and Rudnica said he
owed only s2o.7o.
Judges Rice and Rodney continued
The css-e 81 Nicholas Ce-chio. Jr.. and
Ncholas Cerchso. Sr. against John 7.
Mullins until the January term. The
plaintiffs ssL for damages. Nicholas
C.rchio. Jr- having been struok and
injured by ~ au,om ohle owned by the
defendant and driven bv has son.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

It is the gift of indis-
pensability-provided it is
of Wanamaker quality and
shows Wanamaker fine
taste.
There is plenty Of furni-
ture in stores, and still
worse, in homes, that one
would gladly move out of
the house to escape.
But the kind Of furniture
that we gather together
here is the kind that grows
closer and closer TO its
owner with the passing of
time.
From home to home il
travels with its owner,
wheresoever he may pitch
his tents; whether in a
single room in some lonely
clearinghouse, where it
imparts a bit Of the "at-
home" flavor, or all the way
across the continent, in a
place where other friends
cannot follow him.
URNITURE can help
l. cure homesickness, as
well as help folks to sleep
and eat and dress and rest
and live comfortably.
I'VE have at last got our
things from Washington,
bless them" wrote a
woman recently from a city
on the Pacific Coast,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Whiting PrseeAsrs q Branlywins.

-Four Methodist Episcopal clergy
mon % the Philadelphia Conference
will conduct an a.i-day penticosal
meeting IN Brandvw.ne NJ. T.. Church
tomorrow a. 1880. 2.s0 and 80
O'clock. They sTe active evangell~ic
workers, good gospel rcoch~rs and
singer. and helc services in this
church two y~sre ago. The member
- the party are Doctorv Amos r
Crowel, Everett D. DScker, John ".
Tind~ll. Daniel A Hinkle. The pub
Dc Is cordially invited 10 ali the ser-
vices. w. Ernest Greenneld. pastor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
ST. Paurs Christmas Party.

a Christmas party was given by the
Christian Endeavor Society last night
at st. Paul's NJ. f.. Church at which
every guest had to bring present
worth five cents with which TO decor
ate the tree. These packages will be
given 10 some institution at Christmas.
lie Roy Foster il chairman Of the 30
cial committee. The progiem consisted
OF holiday games and music.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

He gives literally a
piece of a home, to be
woven inseparably into
the associations Of that
blessed place.
The children grow up
in intimacy with the
chair that Uncle Robert
gave, the wonderful
carv ed chest that
Grandpapa sent to
Mamma the first Christ
mas after she was mar
ried, the fascinating tilt
top table that was God
fathers present to
somebody, the fine book
case Mamma gave to
Papa, the delightful Sec
retary desk the family
presented to Big Sister
when she reached six
teen.
And when grown-up
backs are turned, they
play "horsey" in the
chair, Chamber up on the
bookcase. swing the
tabletop dizzily, make
surreptitious use of the
desk, rummage in the
chest.
4 ND still the furniture
"A usually survives.
That is, if it is of the
sound and sturdy type
such as there is no excuse
for missing. seeing that il
can be found on any day of
he year save Sunday at
Wanamaker's.
Not quite immortal. OF
course; yet Of what mar,
velous vitality, is a we'll,
made piece of furniture, the
tough and seasoned product
of the long-lived tree, itsell
the most vigorous product
of the vegetable kingdom
This isn't true merely o.
the more massive pieces
but includes the most in
consequential objects.
Haven't you seen, TIM
and again, a bit of footstoo
that a baby can lift, tha
has been literally kicke'
about the house, or two o
three different houses, TO
several generations, an
still continues to sturdil,
perform its duties?
A stalwart three-year-ol
waddled the other day int
the presence Of a visitor
carrying (seemingly as
boastful advertisement G
his strength) a dolls cradl,
whose quaint appearance
caused a visitor to exclaim
THAT looks as if it ha
belonged to his mother!'
More than that" smile
the mother. my gpa
grandfather made it for m
mother when she was a TO
so it has now been a pla,
thing for three generation
Of children, but you see
looks good for a fourt
one"
FURNITURE is the gi
l. of durability, if right
salacta1
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
FURNITURE is the gift
l. of sentiment.

If you wish your
Christmas present to be
one that gets under the
skim" to use the modern
phrase whose expressive
ness redeems it from slang.
then there is no gift invest
ment like furniture:
REAL furniture, not
merely pieces of wood glued
together, but furniture of
dignity. beauty. individu-
ality and purpose.
We have the largest as
semblage of gift pieces of
this type that is to be found
in any single retail estab-
lishment.
No two ordinary retail
stocks can assemble any
thing like it in either quail
ties or quantities.
All of it is fine.
Plenty of it is so mex
pensive that no pocketbook
that can reach to q furni-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
st. PauTs Playground.

There will be meeting OF the chill
dren OF ST. Paurs playground on Sat
urdsy afternoon at o'clock at which
time they will work on Christmas
presents for their parents which they
have beeh preparing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
A Handsome Wall
Mirror
Makes a Splendid
Gift

Every one of those beaurf-
fu mirrors hanging on wallis
and Piiiars which you notice
and admire. as you walk
sbout the Furniture store. 4.
for sale.
There II probably no NOR.
handsome collection of hang
ing mirrors 60 he seen any
where thsa these. which In
ciudc an tnnnite ~arfer, Of
sizes. shapes. frsmes and
period insptratteAs. conaist-
ing. ns they mostly do. of
ciose reproductions of Aue old
Eu8 iish. French. Venetian.
eNea Chiacse. models.
A. gifts. they can scarcely
be excelled for com hin fux
both service and Ornament.
Even tho smallest and aim
picst OF them carries xracs
and lo~eitneas into the plain
eat surroundings. while 9TH
ers could so nowhere without
bcstowtng spicndcr.
tFtfth Ftoor)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
For Those Who
A SIX "Where
Prices Start

IN Pieces Popular for
Gifts
Women's writing desks, SIS.
Night-,sbIes, 81.
Windsor chairs. So.
Tea wagons. $3.50.
Gate-leg tables. SIS.
'Davenport-end-tables (turn-
ed legs, solid mahogany
tops), SO.
Small console tables, solid
mahogany top, SIS.
Overstufed wing chair, all
hair filed, cretonne-cov-
cred, S35.
Tilt-top tables, $3.50.
Book troughs, s11-50.
Crifth Floor,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

ciety in providing ckthinE and shoes
for children In rural districts who
would otherwise have been unable to
attend school. In her letter. Mias Mac
Loughlin Expresses best wishes for
n prOSpero,,a drIv>
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Appreciates Sunshine Work.

A letter Of appreciation has been re-
ceived by the Sunshine Society from
Miss Edith MacLoughl!n, II. ~.
school nurse. for the work OF the 40
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

ture purchase at all need be
shut up with a disappointed
snap.
Plenty Of II is so ex-
quisite in design, in mate
rial and in all fine touches,
so luxurious in its comfort
and its service, that the
most sumptuous h o m e
would be the richer for its
presence. &
All Of il is well made.
Every piece Of our over
stuffed furniture, not mere
ly the finest, but the me-
dium grades 1--WE do not
keep the lower than
medium), is filled entirely
with clean, sanitary-curled
hair; no moss, no tow, no
substitutes whatever.
To insure rigid adherence
TO this policy, most Of our
lower priced upholstered
furniture is made under our
own supervision. Backs and
bottoms are webbed, not
SLATED.
Jennings are right, every
where; finish is right;
backs and interiors as well
as fronts are right; prices
are right.
tn HE variety of choice
l. is matchless. All that
you could expect from a
days shopping round can
be seen right here.
Literally thousands of
different pieces, with par
ticularly charming gift
possibilities. are grouped
on the Fifth Floor.
Five hundred types of
easy chairs; tea wagons in
go styles; over 200 mod
els in women's house desks (;
and tables, tables, tables,
simply beyond countingl
Good walnut, good ma
hogany, good oak, delight
full handkerchief effects,
perfect upholstering, and
every historical period style
sanctioned by taste and
fashion, combined with al
the modern constructive
improvements, are here.
One suggestion:
Have you a man who j!
hard TO give a gift to?
Our excellent stocks o.
Office furniture include IN,
simple, good-looking, man
nish built-up bookcases
such as many a man woulC
mention in his letter {,
Santa Claus if he had tim,
TO write it.
A neat, small or ever
large roll-top desk for hi
den or upstairs workroom
such as hundreds of mel
either use or long to use
might cause wreathe,
smiles TO break out on hi
face, and TO release Tn
library table from the little
of "otfice papers" that h
brings home.
Another suggestion:
The girl or boy, oil
enough to occupy a seps
rate room, will draw tn
widest distinction, in sent
ment and enjoyment, b,
tween the chair, desl
dressing-table, or bookrac
that was transferred frol
some other room in II
house, and that which Wa
especially selected for an
given to him or her as pc
sonal proprty, to have an
to hold.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

whittier her husbands busi-
ness interests had brought
them.
They are not as hand
some as this rented stuff
about US, but oh, they are
OURS! and now we can
take an empty fiat and have
a home once more"
Arizona republican., 1922-03-13

VOU can build a house
L just like this for $4,000.
No more and no less,
for the one shown in the
photograph actually has
been built in accordance
with plans drafted by
some of the nations best
architects, concentrating
their skill on the problems
of the small home builder.
This is the third of a
series of house plans the
Republican is printing for
your guidance in building
your home this year.
This house has a stucco
exterior, brick fireplace
and shingle roof. 1t con-
tains five rooms, bath and
breakfast alcove.
Size is 27-5 by S6-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-03
Reduced Prices

at Bucksport for the weeks yaca-
ton.
Mrs. Ellis White at the Hill fish
hatchery is very i'll. Her manv
friends hope she will soon be improy-
ing.
Z Il. A. Hening Of Alexandria, Vir-
glnia is visiting her step daughter.
Mrs. c. W. Knowles for a few DAYS.
Beatrice Thomas and Miss Shepa I'd
were weekend guests at the home
OF c. W. Knowles, mother Of Miss
Thomas.
Ihere was quite grass fire Satur-
day afternoon in E. j. Philbrick's
woods. on the Wade road. No dam
age was done, however.
A family from st. Johns, N, B.
have purchased the Nichols place on
the Wade road and nave already
moved there.
May Day was Cleaning-Cp Day at
the Mount Vernon cemetery at
Coomb's Mill. Quite a large number
OF those who own lots were present
and did a fine job in cleaning the lots
and drive-ways.
The neighbors and friends extend
their sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily OF Charles z. Knowles, who pass
ed away Saturday morning. MIR.
Knowles was one e tie Oldest farm
ers and will be greatly missed,
A very pretty birthday party was
given by Mrs. Calex Blouin for her
little two-year- old daughter, Mildred.
There were ~ Of her little friends
with their parents present and all
enjoyed a very fine time. A special
table was set for the little people.
delicious refreshments of ice cream,
"ake and fancy cookies were served.
Little Mildred received many lovely
gifts. A very pretty birthday cake
was served to the little ones.
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Marcia Row
man and Mrs. Grace Tillson and
little daughter. Iona, were callers re-
Gently at the home Of Mrs. Wilton
on the Townsend road.
Mrs. Ora Perkins who is i'll with
'ronchit'~ : gaining slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-03
MUNICIPAL COURT
Royal Park Disturbance on Sunday
Evening Aired Before Judge Cony

Christon Spiro of this city was be-
fore Judge Cony Tuesday morning at
the municipal court as the result of
a disturbance Sunday evening at
Royal Park. Spiro got off with a
warning. as the people Immediately
concerned would not sign a war;
rant and wanted the matter dropped.
The trouble started from a party
that was held in that neighborhood.
Sunday night. One Of the partici-
pants missed his watch and finally
left in company with Spiro. He
came to the house of Jules Roy of
that vicinity and started into the
yard. still accompanied by Spiro.
Roy told Spiro to stay out and
Spiro testified that as soon as he
found out who Roy was. he left.
Some who had been interviewed on
the subject say that Spiro said he
would go in anyway that he had the
watch which had been taken as a
joke.
Roy escorted Spiro to the street
and soon after he was hit In the face
by a stick of wood. He could not
say that Spiro had thrown 1t as 1t
was dark and there was a crowd in
front of the house. The stick of
wood inflicted a wound on his face.
When brought before the court.
Spiro said that he was innocent and
as Roy would not sign the warrant.
Spiro was let off with a severe repri-
mand by Judge Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-03
ONLY ONE week TO BIG BASEBALL
CARNIVAL At AUGUSTA CITY HALL
CLASSY PROCR AM ALL 3 NIGHTS

or her mite to male the Millionaires
mighty, and in giving their mite t'cy
will get their moneys worth in enter
| tainment.
This years program for the three
nights holds a promise OF real class.
The headline entertainers will be FIVE
vaudev lie teams of Al quality direct
from the Keith circuit. John IRON
hand. the Indian trick bicyclist, will
be seen the first two nights and will
also give free exhibitions on Au-
gusta streets. He pedals all sorts Of
wheels and has a bag Of trickc that is
bound to please. There will be four
other teams (yet to be named) two
coming on the first night and two on
the second.
The third night will prove a riot Of
fun and laughter with the grand Car
nival ball featuring. There will be
pretty favors and oceans Of confetti.
Music for this night as well as the
first two. will be furnished by Doug
las Melody Men.
No small part Of the three nights
entertainment will be The series Of
booths ranged around the hall and
conducted by the various organiza-
tons Of the city. Here will be found
all sorts of things for sale and a
leather-lunged barker will entice, be-
guile and wheedle people into having
good time.
In connection with the Carnival
there will be issued a souvenir pro-
gram containing matter concerning
the Carni"al, the baseball team and
other news It will also carry adj
vertisements Of the merchants and
complimentary spaces from others.
Solicitation of this program is no. in
progress and the merchants general
ly are contributing to this feature.
Interest Is nearing fever pitch in the
r for tie $3.50 FRO to given
away to the organization or indlvid-
ual who secures the most votes clip
ped from the Kennebec Journal. It is
reported that several Of the contest
ants are holding back raft Of votes
to dump in at the last moment. An
other contest which Is ar sirg lot
of interest Is the race for q diamond
ring between two young ladies. Their
many friends are working hard and
there is a general tendency to help
out the young ladies.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-03
VASSALBORO

EAST-John Bradley passed the
| week end at his home in the village.
Mrs. Nellie Little returned Satur-
day from a weeks visit in Augusta.
Mrs. c. S. Pettengill of Augusta
was calling on relatives in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Maurice Robbins has been
confined to his house with a severe
cold for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers and sons have
gone to Exeter, n. H., for an in
definite period, having moved their
household goods and closed the
house.
Ezra Jones has moved his family
from the c. T. Goddard house to his
farm, where Mr.. Jones purposes
building a bungalow this summer.
E. H. Gates is having extensive
repairs made on the Gales homestead
preparatory to moving with his fam
lily to occupy the home.
Mrs. Kate Stilson has purchased
the dwelling now occupied by e. II.
Gates and will take possession this
month.
The students of the Grammar
school are preparing to give an en-
tertainment in the near future.
The Mime Wa-Wa club gave q
dance at Grange hall Saturday eve
ming which was largely attended.
Wallace Orchestra furnished music.
Mrs. George Taylor entertained at
auction bridge Saturday afternoon.
The ladies present were Mrs. Edward
Jordan, Mrs. Alton Hussey, Mrs.
Selma Hussey, Mrs. Warren Sea-
wards, Mrs. Henry Marden, Mrs.
Carol Bragg, Mrs. Frank Perkins.
Dainty refreshments were served and
delightful evening passed. c. l..
Barker is having his BUILDING wired
for electricity.
CROSS HILL-Tbe Ladies' Aid
will serve baked bean supper at the
vestry Wednesday evening, May 3.
Everybody welcome.
County Agent Clarence Day of
Augusta was in the town Saturday
and organized a boys club. The
meeting was held in the town hall,
with Carl Goodridge for their lead
er. At present there are eight men,
bers. and more expected. Come on
boys, get busy.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
Vassalboro will have their annual
memorial services at the Center
Baptist church ! Sunday afternoon.
May z. at P. NJ
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Libey of
Windsor were calling on old friends
Mr.. and Mrs. j. y. Richardson
have returned to their home after |
passing the winter at the home of !
their son in Augusta.
Mrs. Carrie Ames passed the day |
Thursday with Mrs. Lille Wade.
Mrs. Clara Perley and daughter.
Mrs. Edith Wood. who have been
the. winter months at Bow