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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-19

Charles r.. Miller.
The business Of Wilmington branch
started on July 3, 1873, and II mas
continued without interruption IRON
that time until the present.
From the start in 1914 the location
OF the bank was on the western side OF
Market street, about midway between
Third and Fourth streets and here In
a modest way tho business was con
Quoted until 1886, when a lot was pur-
chased at the northwest corner OF
Third and Market streets. In 1914
a new building was erected tendi
along the entire northerly front OF
Third street, between Market and
Shipley streets, with a frontage on
Market street OF 80 feet.
Since the organization Of the VII
mington branch in 1873 IL has mad
twelve presidents. as follows:
John Rumsey, 1S13-1S15,1S1S-1S24-
Louis McLane. 1S15-1S1s.
DR.. Allen McL8ne. 1S24-1S31.
Allen Thompson. 1S3l-lS36.
James a. Bsyard, 1SS6-l54S.
David c. Wilson, 1843-1855.
Charles /. du Pont, lS65-lS6s-
Francis Barry. 186s-lS7S.
George Richardson. 187S-1sSS.
Joseph l.. Carpenter. Jr, 188s-ls0s.
william w. Lobdcll, 190s-ls13.
Charles r. Miller. 1913 TO date.
Tho present directors are:
Charles j.. Dubell, vice-president.
Vincent G. Walker.
Ezekiel Cooper.
Charles +. WolIaston.
David ~Snellenburg,
William Coyne,
Charles II. Ten Weeges.
Harrison w. Howell, VI. y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-19
]. e. RHOADS & SONS.
Founded In 1702.

John Rhoads, OF D~erbyshire. Eng
land, came TO America in 1899. with
his youngest son, Joseph. and pur-
chased land in MARBLE township. Del
aware county. His on. Joseph, es-
tablished a lanyard thereon in 1902.
Joseph Rhoads died in 1892. and his
widow, Abigail Owen Rhoads. continu-
ed the business with the help of her
youngest son. James.
On the death Of James Rhoads. IN
1878. his son. Joseph Rhoads. succeed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-19
GEO. w. BUSH & SONS CO.
E.s.kIl.hnJ 1874

For 14s years the Bush family in
an unhroken line has operated boats
for the carrying Of freight on tho
Della ware river. In 1774, Samuel Buah.
a young West India trader OF VIII
mlngton. bought n cotton sloop which
he named Ann" IN honor OF Miss Ann
Mckee. TO whom he had just become
engaged to be married. and laid tho
foundation for the present Bush IL
service by inaugurating a weekly line
between Wilmington and Philadelphia.
He had his difficulties during the Revo-
luton. the good eloop Ann" being
finally scuttled TO prevent her capture
by tho British after the battle OF
B~randywine and in order to keep from
tho British her cargo Of stores which
she was bringing to the American
army under General Washington.
When the British evacuated Phila-
delphia tho Ann" was raised. RENTED
and put back into service. to he re-
placed n few years later by a larger
ship known as the Nancy"
The fourth generation after Samuel
II now operating freight service on tho
Delaware river. Samuel's line having
been carried through without inter
ruption and the small business in
augurated by him having grown TO
many times It's original volume.
Back In the DAYS Of David and
George Bush. anthracite and. bitumin-
Gus coal. then new products. were die
tributed through the Bush firm. Now
tho Bush Company IL the largest dis
tributor of coal IN tho Delmarvia
Peninsula.
Tho growth OF the company has at
no time been spectacular but the mere
fact that It has survived and con-
stantly expanded through a century
and a half Is evidence OF the stability
that car come only through integrity
and worthy service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-19
FARMERS BANK.

The Farmers Bank is "a typical
State institution with interflliations
OF great influence. Among its presi-
dents and directors have been a long
line OF Governo~s and United States
Senator'S, It's present head, Ex-Governor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-19
in WILM

rvTRSy nptod lin tn historic of he Wilmington OF the past chutr for thu npS ueden,
II suoo.ted hi GustapusA dophus first published in 1893 -aupm OF tn Sueds in he
= Chrhhnnn in 1875 their FIRST building q FORT DHouedbW astonhouea and church
buudino Of Nd SuedesC hmcha historic edhce nw standing arrival Of thu English Qmak-
4. in 1882 byshnehUun the name of tn first sthement The first one undbed years
uB the religious err of The present city,
~ HE cit oil Wilmington occupies a territory and q place in the history Of american cities
colonies in North America. II is The territorial enter from whch proceeded the
Sorin n in the Middle States. Its ates thai of he first military occupancy Of he terri
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23

Ex-service men from all over the
country are sending in their appllca.
tions for the World War Veterans
championship athletic meet to be held
during the American Legion national
convention at New Orleans, Oct. 1917
1919.
The Legion national athletic commit.
tee. OF which James r. Murphy of Iowa
is chairman. hopes to make the legion
meet a gathering Of the greatest num-
Der OF amateur athletes ever brought
together.
In addition TO the amateur events
former service men who are now max.
ing their living in the ring have been
signed for the boxing tournament The
headliner on the pros card will be
the Captain Bob Roper. Bob Martin set.
to. AZ Roper won the wartime champ.
ionship OF the army on this side Of the
water and Martin the same title among
the A. e, F. fighters. the line OF fav'
oritism Is sharply drawn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
PoStmaSter''s Pay
Increased inSOme
Offices, Reported

WASHINGTON. - Salaries Of many
first class postmasters have been in.
creased as a result OF the computation
of postal receipts for the year ended
December 81. 1921. Just completed by
First Assistant Postmaster General
Bartlett. Under the postal laws and
regulations first class postmaster sal
aries are fixed upon the receipts Of the
individual offices Of the previous caler-
dar year going into effect at the begin.
ming OF the regular fiscal year in July.
These salary Increases, therefore. are
effective from from the first OF July
and continue during the fiscal year OF
1928 until the next computation Of re
ccipts is made
Fort Wayne. Ind, scored the record
curing the year, the salary of its post
master being raised from $1,000 TO So
600 as a result Of increases in post Of
flee receipts amounting TO over sll9,'
COO. Long Island, y. y came second
with a jump Of $500 in the postmaster's
salary from $4,000 10 $1,000. Augusta,
Maine. showed such gains in receipts
that the postmaster was rewarded an
increase OF salary from $4,000 10 $4,000
beginning last month
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23

The Girl Who Speaks in Italics is
SIMPLY Mad about this chance TO
win the heart and jewels of the Prince
o. Wales She is Miss Utter Lee GAVIN,
daughter of one OF Ardmore's proud old
southwest families.
She wasn't pushed into the great
contest to pick Ardmore's offering TO
Westminster Abbey-she plunged in
headlong. scattering superlatives She
was never more Intense-never more
Soulful than she was a this moment
with her name and visage entered on
the roll of honor.
She was interviewed in her music
room-where the phonograph is-by a
representative of the Ardmoreite She
barely stopped fluttering long enough
to speak.
do l long for the chance to be the
bride of that Charming Primer" she
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
Duluth May Have
Outlet to Ocean
Through Canals

DULUTH. Following the an.
nouncemont last month OF plans for a
lako.to-ocean boat service In advance OF
the deep waterway project, wholesalers,
small jobbers and the general public
are viewing with interest commence.
ment OF excavating at the site Of the
rev terminal warehouse on the Duluth
bayfront.
Contracts for the building of the first
two Of fleet OF modern freighters,
will be let In time to have the ships
ready at tho opening OF lake naviga'
ton next spring. according to A. Nil.
Ter McDougall OF Duluth. president OF
the McDougal Terminal Warehouse
Company. which will operate tho ter
minal and vessel service. The terminal
will cost si.75o. 900 and tho barges 5000
COZ each. Mr.. McDougai said.
The route will he down the Gres,
Lakes and through tho Erie canal tc
the ocean at New York. II will he the
frat time this route has been used fol
direct shipments from the head OF ths
lakes 10 the ocean. .-..-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
GIANTS gain On
ST. LOUIS Team
IN Big LEAGUE
But Browns Cut Down Lead
of Yankees as a Result Of
Tuesdays Major
Battles.

CHICAGO. Headed pennunt-ward
while their ST. Louis and Chicago rivals
falter, the New York Giants today are
four games ahead Of the Cardinals and
five and a half ahead of the Cubs, de
spite the fact that they have been in
vading the enemys own strongholds.
Behind Hugh McQuillin's mastery
hurting the McGrawmen rode rough
shod over Cincinnati. their star young
moundsman Johnny Couch, in the first
game of the series with the Reds to g.
The Cardinals We're idle, but the Cubs
dropped a close contest to Brooklyn 8
to 4, chiefly due to Dazzy Nance's ef.
fective twirling.
Joe Bush's winning streak was stop
ped at niue straigh. and The lanks had
their lead over the Browns cut to a
half game by Clereand's victory, six
to two.
Shockers twirling and Sisters all
round play helped St. Louis to trounce
Boston, to and climb closer to the
top
Herman Pilette registered his 18th
victory of the season and Harry He'll
mann his 18Th nomer as the Tigers
continuing their heavy hitting attack,
pounded out two victories over the
Athletics six to four and II to 3. Lou
Blue increased his margin as the lea.
gue's leading run scorer by tallying
seven times in the two games.
After losing the first game OF twin
bin to Washington, Mack a recruit,
twirled the White SoX 10 to 0
shutout. Max Carey's hit drove in the
run that enabled Pittsburgh 10 down
Philadelphia to 3.
George Sisler was the outstanding
star in a generally slow and loosely
: played game between the Browns and
Red Sox Sisler cracked out three hits
in five trips at bat Made II putouts
and one assist.
Charity OF the Senators poled a
homer inside the grounds at Washing
ton in the first game.
Catcher Perkins of the Athletic:
drew his first banishment from a game
since he came into ,he major leagues
when the umpire sent him TO the clul
house for protesting against a home
run by blue One Of the fans in th'
bloachers reached ont and caught IN,
ball.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23

cooed "Why my DEAR, I'm simply
MAD about it all To THINK that |
may be the lucky girl-the thought is
PERFECTLY PALPITATING
"Oh. tell me, DO you think there is
Chance for poor little ME?'-here
she gurgled. But l Just KNOW |
could make him a DUCKY little wife!
After all, have Soul, which is more
than most of these POOR things have!
WE should so enjoy the BETTER
THINGS together don't you know
really-I MEAN It! kow he must
be an UTTER DEAR!
DO keep me posted on my stand
ing, won't you-oh. you ARE so good!
Oh, MUST you go? Goodby.-I'm posi-
lively PERISHING, really goodby!-
GOODBY."
The Cotest Editor left her talkg ami
matedly TO her cat Psyche"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
MOSQUITOES MEET
THEIR MASTER
Sweet Dreams Teaches Them
Their Lesson Quickly.

Even unto the lowly mosquito does
sense OF instinct extend.
1t is quite noticeable that q young
mosquito vii avoid Sweet Dreams Just
as surrey MS do the old fellows It's
born in 'em.
But suOrose an unkind wind were
to blow a lot of strange mosquitoes into
your mi1st-those who haven't yet
learned Of Sweet Dreams? Then is the
time TO teach them their lesson
quickly.
On the morning that the first bottle
Of Swec, Dreams was made, mosQui-
to.a then and thorc lad lLet their
master Their fat" was sealed.
Therefore It is asked that when mos.
quitoes at your home become trouble
some that YOU try Sweet Dreams
Then ana there. Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
KIWANIANS WORKING
FOR FINAL SHlNDM

Ardmore Eiwanians are bending every
effort in an attempt to make their next
free.for.all dance an occasion that WIN
long be remembered. This dance. 10
be given at Wilmington Park heA'
Friday night. is the third OF o series
of "hops" being given by the ciup LOT
the purpose of raising money TO sehu
their orchestra to the kiwanls ciuos
convent on at Galveston on September
and 3.
The Wilmington park foot-mixer WIN
center around strains OF muse from
the Ardmore band and Kiwanis Clup
orchestra, the music furnished free Of
charge. Early indications are that
big crowd will take part in the dance
Officers of the Kiwan.s Club hope 10
raise enough Jack" at this event 10
ruy all the musicians tickets win
| what little money has already been sc'
cumuated from the street dances
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
BlameS VOlStead
For UnhappineSS
in Her Cozy Home

EDWARDvILLE. III - Repre-.
sentative Volstead OF Minnesota "
blamed by Mrs. Barbara Korbick.
In her petition for divorce filed
hero yesterday. for the rift IN her
martial relations. According to tho
petition. the husband liked his drink
before tho advent Of prohibition
days. hut he always remained
peaceful and quiet.
when prohibition went into ef.
feet. Mira. Korbllck said. she was
10 overwrought with Joy that she
hung a picture OF "the gentleman
from Minnesota" in her parlor. But
oil that Congressman Volstoad did
for her. the petition states. was to
make a distillery out OF her home.
and an expert In moonshine blend.
ing out OF her husband. The new
drink had a mysterious effe,1 upon
her husband. ana he became III tom.
pered. cruel and abusive. the bill
alleges.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
POP GEERS HAS BIG
DAY in ILLI RACES

AURORA. llls.-E. II. Pop" Geers,
had a great day of 1t yesterday at the
Central State Fair on day designated
as Pop" Gecrs day. The old master
drove his lttle PAGER Sanardo 1859 "a
TO a worlds nile record OF 2:02 S.4 for
Il gelding over q half lniio track, and
won the final race in the 2;l6 trot
w.ah Anna Phelps.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
TO AID YOUR FEET

We recommend Blue Star for all
foot trouble. such as hard or soft corns.
bunions. sweaty feet or eczema OF the
feet. and all skin diseases. such as
Itch, Eczema. Rlngworm. Poison oak.
old Sores and Sores on Children. WIN
not stain your clothes and has q pleas
ant odor. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
Begin Here Today

The prospective visit Of a ne er-
do-well brother. who had been alb
sent for fifteen years in Austria
Ls, was a far from pleasing pros
pect to
MARK ABLETT, bachelor pro
prietor of The Red House. Mark
and his constant companion,
MATT CAYLEY. remained in
The Red House awaiting the arrival
OF the brother.
ROBERT, while the house-party
guests were away playing golf.
When Robert appeared, the par
lor maid, startled by his rough ap-
pearance. ushered HIM into Mark $
office and went to inform her mast
en- Mark was not IN the garden
and when the maid returned to the
house she heard the report Of re-
volver and then the sound of Cayley
pounding on the locked office door
and demanding admttance. This
was the state Of affairs when
ANTONY GILLINGHAM.
youthful gentleman Adventures, ar
rived
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
Texas League,
RESULTS YESTERDAY
Western League,

At Omaha 6; Oklahoma City .
At Des Moines.St. Joseph rain. two
games Wednesday and Thursday
At Sioux City 6.4: Wichita ?7.9.
At Denver 40: Tulsa iG.e.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
Texas League.

At Beaumont .; Wichita Falls 6.
AZ Houston o; Fort Worth :.
Al Galveston 8: Shreveport i2
Al San Antonio 3. Dallas s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
American League.

At Boston 4: St Louis 2.
Al New York 2, Cleveland 6.
Al Philadelphia 40; Detroit 6.iL.
A. Washington 40. Chicago 21.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
National League,

At Pittsburgh 4; Philadelphia ..
At Chicago 4; Brooklyn 8.
At Cincinnati 3: New York Z.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23

The smallest baby at birth known
weighed iwo pounds one ounce
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-23
Oklahoma State League,

Al Clinton II. Duncan 4.
Al El Reno 6. Orphans 10.
Al Guthrie 6. Wilson 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-24
ec Club Quintet Plans Coming Basketball Season

speciality is shooting them in from under the basket. Hahn is good shot, and runs the floor unusually well.
 From the showing of Toby Stubbs against Baylor Friday, it seems that the lanty Howard college star has about cinched center Stnbbs is a great defensive man. and follows the ball like a cat. Hahn> can he used at center if necessary. while High Pockets Bryan may alter his decision and come from retirement as q pivot candidate with the Blues.
 Four Great Guards
 The guards are unusually well taken care of in Afford. Laughin- house, Montgomery and Gaylord. Ai- ford plays a consistent game beneath the basket. while Montgomery is great in the passing game and at shooting the ball through from dis tances. Laughinhouse is one of the "sticlS to- 'em" style of players, and Is q veteran of several seasons at the Club. Gaylord has played good bas ketball with the Howard college Bull dogs, and should do well with the club, although he has been out only a few days.
 All of the above players got in against Baylor and will probably play against Union Saturday.
 B. A. C. entertainment officials have not announced whether there will he dance Saturday night or not. The game will start at S;S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-24
ENORMOUS RESERVOIR NEARING COMPLETION

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 2S.-An under cover reservoir, which will hold 125, 000,0 1000 gallons Of water, and will cost approximately S13.000.000, now is under construction here. En- gineers state that the reservoir will be in use next year, but the entire waterworks addition, started in 1914, will not be finished before 1926.
 The plant covers 50 acres and Is located in one of the city's exclu- sive residential sections. The con crete cover. supported by 1,096 col ums 30 inches in diameter and 40 feet high, is 1,050 feet long and $50 feet wide.
 The reservoir will not be seen by the ordinary observer. as it is planned to cover the top with earth and to make an attractive park on top. with walks. shrubbery and arti- ficia1 lakes.
 chemical house in which are four used in the qualification of the water. In the mixing Hume the water flows down a slope at the rate of 10 feet per second and 1t Is here that the chemicals are mixed for the filtra- tion process. The mixed water then enters the coagulation basins, four in number, each holding 8,250. 900 gallons. These are of concrete con struction with groined arch roof. The clear water reservoir, which Is the largest of the unit. consists of two basins of reinforced concrete, with a storage capacity of 125.000.000 gall Ions of water, sufficient for a days water supply for the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-24
TEXAS LEGISLATURE WILL CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
 ANOTHER CONSTITUTION

AUSTIN. Tex, Dec. 23.-A consti- tutional convention. radical changes in state tax laws and the educational system, reclamation and flood con- trol. alteration of highway laws and relocation of the state prison, are among the matters that will come before the Texas legislature at its January meeting. according to- the statements from leaders efthe two branches.
 The attorney general already has prepared a measure for the creation of new constitution. designed to replace the present ono written in 1876.
 Proposed changes in the state tax laws are due to a deficiency in the general revenue fund this year, at times amounting to more than two million dollars. Many Texas schools may be forced to close early next spring because of the shortage of state funds. Ans emergency appro- priation and an increase in state al- lotment for the schools are advo- cated..
 Separation of the state banking and insurance departments has been indorsed by the state bankers asso- ciation and other statewide bodies. Flood control measures are advised by Governor Neff, who recently led a movement to work out such pro- pCsals.
 There also is some agitation for the presentation of soldiers bonus measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-24

ball dope book awhile back, by, win ming Saturday nights cage game at tho B. A..-C.
 Union Is Dark Horse
 The Union lads only appearance in Birmingham during the past few years with their game with the Buil- dogs, SO practically nothing Is known of their ability in basketball The Clubbers will be set for anything Saturday night, and are not counting on an easy game.
 With one of the hardest schedules in the history of basketball at the B. X. C. staring them in the face. the Blues are starting out on their 1922-23 season with confidence, and with a show of real promise. In their opening game against the Baylor five Friday night, Coach Ervin's men showed unusually good form, and B. A. C. devotees are hopeful over the outcome of the seasons grind.
 Such teams as Auburn, Georgia Tech, Camp Bennings, Alabama, At lanta A. C.. and probably Sewanee. are on the Blues home schedule this year. with return games on the courts of some of the above teams. There is not an easy foe in the bunch, and the chances are that everyone will develop into a tartar.
 Erwin has q nicely balanced squad this year. In. Mandy, Floyd and Hahn he has a trio of hard-werking for wards, with Mandy playing a guard when necessary. Mandy is the long distance crack shot, while Floyd's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-24
MONEY TROUBLES FOR CHINESE BOTANIST| ARE BR0UGT TO END

DELAND, Fla, Dec. 23.-Leu Gim Gong, noted Chinese horticulturist, who has been in financial straits, and who was about to lose his home near here because of his inability to take up mortgage upon it, will cele- brate Christmas with the realization that his troubles are about ended.
 Friends in Deland, who have been caring for Leu for some months an nounced today that they had raised almost enough money to pay the overdue interest and assume the mortgage. Citrus growers who have become wealthy because of Leu's de- velopment of new varieties of fruit which now form large part of Flor ica's output, and others have sub scribed sums of s1o0 and received in return notes for that amount to be secured by a first mortgage upon the property. At Leu's death the estate, for many years regarded as one of the show places of central Florida. will be disposed of and the holders of the s100 notes will be reimbursed.
 It is proposed to raise sum above the mortgage and interest sufficient to care for Leu as long as he lives. He is only 63 years of age. but for several years he has been in ill health.