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Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
Miracle Man Driues Out Pain,
 Restores People To Health
SUCH IS THE POWER T. J. DAvERN ASSERTS HE POSSESS Es.-CuREs THROUGH FAITH. HE DECLARES
 IN INTERVIEW
Davern Calls Attention Cases In Which He Says App
 piled His Powers Successfully

Having the power to bring the glow of health te sunken cheeks. Co banlsh illness and pain from ones raeked hedy-sueh Is the belief of T. ]. Da-- vern of West Thompson, who has every confidence in his healing powers and this Miracle man of the neighbor- hood Putnam town. points to several instances of his successful application of his healing ability.
 Mir. pavern. whose whitening hair discloses his advancing age. was in Putnam Thursday. and while here he told something of what he has done along the line of restoring health to those suffering from one illness or an other.
 How he accomplished his results, Mir. Davern would not disclose. He de- clared that this secret was his own affair. and that when he dies. it will go to the grave with him.
 Secret Power Will Die With Him
 However, he did disclose that faith is one of the chief requisites to the successful application of the healing powers he says he possesses. There is no question about the faith Mir. Davern has in his ability. but his con- dition of mind Is not the sole essential to bringing the sick back to normal health. The subject of his attention, must also have utmost faith. he as- serts.
 Mir, Davern recalls, as proving his healing powers, that he went to a West Thompson home not so long ago Co visit young woman who was sus- fering from hemorrhage of the lungs. He brought the powers he says he possessss into full play and af- ter time quietly told the young wo- man that the hemorrhage had stopped Mir. Davern declares that the patient took e blood stained handkerchief from her lips. to find that the flow of blood had really stopped. A clean handkerchief, he says. applied imme- diately confirmed anew the successful application of his healing ability.
 Point. 10 Hi. sueeesscs
 That this wasn't the only occasion when he successfully applied his science. as he terms 1t, is indicated by his pointing Co case where he cured the son of the young woman suffer ing from hemorrhages of the lungs. the son being in his home in Chi cago and Mir. Davern in West Thomp- son
 West Thompson's Miracle Man will not have anything to do with pros pective patients who are under the care of physicians.
 Mir Davern states that he never charges for his services-unless q cure is affected, so people suffering from one ailment or another may feel free to consult him without fear of it costing them anything, unless he ban ishes pain and satfering and in their place brings health and happiness.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
WEALTHY WIDOW IS TRYING
 TO GET HUSBANDS PROPERTY

An attempt is being made by the widow of the Duke of 0porto, who be- fore her marriage was Mrs Philip Van Valkenberg. and who for several years made her home in Pomfret. to obtain possession of property belong ing to the Duke at Lisbon, Portugal. Mrs. Van Valkenburg is busily en- gagged daily at Lisbon iu trying to es- tablish her title to the goods she seeks. During her residence in Pom fret, she sought and obtained a di- voree from Philip Van Valkenburg in the Superior court. Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
NAME B. D. BUcBEE CHAIRMAN
 OF NEW BUILDING COMMITTEE

The committee chosen at the special town meeting to supervise the erec- ton of the addition to the Israel Put nam School, met Tuesday evening and organized. Byron D. Bugbee was chosen chairman. and Judge M. H. Geissler was elected secretary. Much progress was made with the business Ia hand
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
SOMERS BOY WINNER
 OF PATRIOT PRIZES
Receives Trophies For Greatest Development Among Y. M.
 C. A. Campers
Among Other Things, He Learns to
 Swim.-Camp Health Good

For having attained the greatest development, physically. mentally and spiritually, among the 100 and more boys from three counties attending the |. NJ (. A. camp on the shores of Black Pond. West N oodstoek. Robert Galbraith of Somefs. Holland County. was awarded the silver loving cup and watch fob. donated by The Putnam Patriot All of the boys at Camp Woodstock had full opportunity of competing for the cup and fob, during the first two weeks of camp. ending Wednesday. The contest was a spirit ed one. but the judges were unani- nous in selecting Galbraith as winner of The Patriot prizes.
 Among the accomplishments that led to Galbraith winning The Patriot cup and fob were the following Learning how to swim and dive; iden- tifying more trees, flowers. birds. in sects and other nature objects. than anyone else; giving the best mono logue entertainment at campfire time {; giving address on History of Famous Charter Oak; champion Indian style wrestler of camp; sinking canoe in deep water. dispelling water, climbing back in canoe and paddling to shore Bleaching him how to save himself and canoe in case boat should ever eapsize). and for being the best .all around feller" in camp.
 
 Patriot Offers Other Prizes
 A second silver cup and fob is of fered by The Patriot, to be awarded for similar worthy attainments, to the boy being adjudged winner during the final two weeks of camp, now just getting under way \. NJ. C. A. Sec retary Corbett declares that eompe- tition for the prizes is keener than ever. and that the boys are working diligently to earn the right to come into possession of the sought after trophies.
 "Wednesday marked the beginning of the second two weeks of camp. Some of the boys concluded their stay and went home. while others arrived to enjoy the final fortnight. h all there are 90 boys eneamped. and i5 leaders. Of these, 4s are from Wind ham County. and the balance from Holland and Hartford Counties.
 No Serious Accidents
 During the first two weeks, there were no accidents any more serious than stubbed toes and the like. Only one boy needed the attention of phy- sician. This was during the first few days, when he became i'll with tonsil- its. He was sent home that he might be cared for properly and not expose other of the boys The good health of the campers and their freedom from such accidents as active boys are always running into, are pleasing features to the ' secretaries and other leaders in charge.
 The initial season of Camp Wood stock will go down in Y. NJ. C. A. an- nals as being a pronounced success, and that during the four weeks it will have been operated, upwards of l75 boys will have distinctly benefited spiritually, mentally and physically by their experiences.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21

Sister Archange Marie Marie Phil omene Burgrein) died Monday. July IT. at the novitiate of the Sisters of the Holy Ghost on Church street. She was born in i.auasas. France, A years ago. The funeral service was held in the chapel of the novitiate Wednes- day morning. Burial in St Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
WANT TO ENTERTAIN
 50 POOR CHILDREN
Local Tribune Fresh Air Fund Committee at Work Seek
 ing Hostesses
Powerful Appeal Is Made on Behalf of New Works Tenement Riddles

Mrs. Walter J. Bartlett of Putnam is chairman of the committee that is seeking in this city and surrounding towns. at least 90 people who are will ing to entertain for two weeks during the month of August. one or more of New York City's East Side poor ehil- dren. Once again the New York Tri- bune Fresh Air Fund directors are to send into this beautiful and healthful end of the county, youngsters from New Works most eongested tenement district-and once again local people are asked to open their homes to these unfortunates that they may have a fortnight's visit in the country, giv- ing them what they would not other wise receive. were it not for the com bined Tribune Fresh Air Fund and the kindly interest and generous hearted people of towns In this vicinity.
 The committee had a meeting yes terday afternoon at the home of Dr. s. B. Overlook at Pomfret, when the situation was talked over and plans laid for securing as many places of en- tertainment as possible.
 On the committee of workers with Mrs. Bartlett are the following
 Miss Gertrude Perry and Mrs. Will liam F. Raiferty. Putnam; Mrs. ). V. HofFay. Elliott and Eastford; Mrs. $. B. Overlook. Pomfret; Miss Florence D. Wiley. Thompson. Mrs. Ralph W. Spencer, Woodstock avenue. is also lending assistance to the Putnam end of the project.
 Miss Defoe Urges all To Help
 Miss Alice Defoe, representing the New York Tribune. was in town this week making preliminary arrange ments for the entertainment of the children.
 Tn speaking Of the fund and its objects, she said
 Putnam and district has in previous years responded generously to the appeal made on behalf of the New York tenement children, and every hope is entertained that the sympathy which stirred them then will again
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Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21

Elmer C. Kinney and sister. Miss Emma ]. Kinney. are at North Tona- wanda, N. Y., the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Willis P Humes Mrs. Beard and daughters, Marjorie and Rather inc. of Oberlin, O.. are also guests of Mrs. Humes, making quite a family re- union.
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
TAXPAYERS WILLING
 TO ENLARGE SCHOOL
No One Opposed to Appropri- ating 5000 Appears at
 Special Meeting
Mrs. Warner Explains Why Israel Putnam School Addition is Needed

There wasn't ripple of opposition at the special town meeting Monday evening for the appropriation of S30,- 900 for the construction and equip ping of four-room and basement ad- dition to the Israel Putnam school. Upwards of 70 men and women vot- CTS. the latter being in the majority, were attracted to the meeting, which adjourned 10 or 20 minutes after con- veninR.
 Town Clerk David Flagg called the assemblage to order and after reading the cali, asked for nominations for chairman Lucius H Fuller was the unanimous choice of the meeting.
 Mrs. Edgar M Warner, chairman of the Putnam school board, voiced the reasons fng asking the people ef the town to appropriate $30.000 to enlarge the Israel Putnam School. She pointed to the congested condi- tions that have existed there for sew eral years, making it necessary first Co abandon the kindergarten and later 10 press into use an attic room. Mrs. Warner thoroughly explained every reason why the addition should be built and in closing her remarks, offered the motion to make the S3O,- GOO appropriation When put 10 the meeting. it was unanimously adopted.
 Building Committee Chosen
 Mrs. Warner also nominated Byron D. Bugbee. Alexander Gilman, Ray C. Bosworth. Henry J. Thayer and Silas NJ. wheelock as a committee to super wise the erection of the addition. The motion prevailed and as there was no further business Co be done, the meet ing adjourned.
 One of the ladies present paid a pretty compliment to Mrs. Warner, when she suggested that the commit tee be enlarged Go include Mrs. War ner. She gave as her reason, that Mrs. Warner was thoroughly conver- sant with conditions and would make a valuable member of the committee. Mrs. Warner begged to be excused from nomination because "one woman on the committee would be in the way-and a sort of nuisance"
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
THIEVES DESIGNATE
 FAMOUS LANDMARK
Steal Bronze Tablet From Wolf Den Apparently For Its
 Cash Value
Must Have Worked Hard to Pry It's
 Base From Rock

There is no mystery that the $500 bronze tablet affixed to the historic Wolf Den in Pomfret of Gen. Israel Putnam fame, has been stolen, but there is mystery concerning the object the thieves may have had in prying the metal base loose from it's fastenings. The souvenir theory is secuted, be- cause if the thief attempted to display it. his guilt would at once be disclosed. So 1t is believed that whoever took it., did so for it's cash value, which is said not to be more than $50.
 Dr. B. B. Loveland discovered that the tablet was gone the other day when he paid visit to the den. He immediately informed an officer Of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. 4. R, which organization owns the Wolf Den property, who in turn made report of the theft to the state police, who are now Investigating
 Tablet Unveiled In 1920
 The bronze tablet. upon the face of which was set forth the historic and brave act of Gen. Putnam in entering the den and killing the wolf. was un- yelled with elaborate ceremonies tive years ago. It was set in q bed of lead and bolted to the rock at the mouth of the den. That the thieves had to put in some real labor to get the thing loose is a certainty. and they are chaFa aeierized as rather daring in view of the fact that the place is visited at all hours of the day during this season of the year.
 The tablet was presented to the D. A R. Chapter by the Col. Daniel Put nam Association. members of which trace their ancestry to Gen. Israel Putnam and his forefathes
Putnam patriot., 1922-07-21
mis. Defoe Urges all To Help

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Evening journal., 1922-06-27
FREIGHT Line
FOR MILFORD
One Will Be Established as
Soon as Canals Are
Dug
WILL SHORTEN
ROUTE TO BAY
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
MILFORD, June PIT is now as
sured that Milford will have a steam
boat freight line to Wilmington and
Philadelphia as soon as the proposed
canals, or cuts. are made in the Mis-
piIlion River. L. N. Hearn. Thomas
w. Kirby and Ezra Wilcox, have pur-
chased the steamer George F. Pierce
and as soon as the cuts are made the
boat VIII be brought to these waters
and the freight line established.
The steamer George +. Pierce
formerly piled between Milford and
Philadelphia, but during the war the
boat was taken over by the Federal
government and since that time Mil
ford has been without a freight line.
The great difficulty in the way
of a freight line from Milford has
been the circuitous route that the
River takes before reaching
the bay. The six canals to be dug
will shorten the stream and deepen |
the channel so that a freighter will |
have no difficulty in making the trip. |
The work on the canals will begin |
next month and It will be pushed |
rapidly.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
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The following transfers of city
property have been recorded:
Geddes St, 414; James c. and Mel
lie Hanson, from Margaret Virgins,
$2725.
Lancaster Ave. 211O; Haywood
Case from Margaret Virgins, $3.50.
Claymont St.. south of c St.: Max
Sobol and wife from Wasyl Hirnyck,
$4,000.
Fifth St.. west of Franklin ST.;
Thos. p. Divinney and wife from
Mary Il. Mcmahon. $4,000.
Pine St. south of Tenth ST.; Law
renee Dineen from Louis A. Larson,
$4,000.
Jefferson ST., northeast of Twenty
third ST.; Alva L. Colver from Alonzo
II. Colver, $575.
Fourth ST., west of Broome ST.;
Peter A. Mcmahon and wife from
Jas. T. Hall and wife, $4250.
Delamore Place. south of Second
Street; Joseph Polecaro and wife
from Sarah Souley, $1,000.
Adams St, northeast corner Front
ST.; Lucy Rizzo from Antonio Cal
alilla. $4,000.
Sixth ST.. east of Scott St.: Adam
De Angels and wife from Carlo
Agostino. $1,000.
Carter ST., north of Twenty fourth
St; Alfred II. Burns and wife from
Chester A. Mellinger s450O.
Pine ST.. north of Seventh ST.; !
Emma NJ. Bromwell from Harry EN-
mons. adm. $500.
Grant Ave, 444 East; John Robt. |
and Helen Louise Hines from Mar
garet Virgins. $1,000.
Union St, 212. AIS and 23 Syca-
more ST.; Thos. A. Carney from Mar
garet Virgins, sS675 C9)
Geddes St. 412; John I. Hayes and
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
AT THE ARCADIA

Mae Murray. gorgeous. glorious
and glamOrous. is the heroine Of
Peacock Alley" which yesterday
began its week engagement at the
Arcadia Theatre.
The story opens in a small Ameri-
can village. shifts 10 Paris, back to
the village and then to New York.
It pictures the adventures of a Pa
risian dancer who forsakes the plau-
dts and favors of the gay city life of
pleasure to become the wife of a
small town American youth only to
find that her husbands people are
scandalized at her and will have
nothing TO do with her. Then the
youthful lovers try to make their
way in New York but the big city
proves full of trouble which the low
ers finally solve but not in the way
that either expected.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
OPEN BENSON DAMP

PENNS GROVE. y. j.. June 27.
The military mass ans fiag-rais-
ing at the opening OF Admiral Ben
son training camp for boys and girls
on the Delaware River between
Penns Grove and Pennsville. was at
tended by over 1000 people. Mass
was said by Father Ryan. OF Phila-
delphia, assisted by Father Massey.
Of st. James Church. Penns Grove,
and music was rendered by the St
James choir. Dinner was served
to 600. The first six weeks will be
devoted to boys under supervision of
Eugene Duffield and Lieutenant
Thomas Foley, ex-army officers. The
last four weeks will be devoted TO
girls under the supervision OF staff
OF matrons.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
MISS DICKSON DEAD.

Following an operation for appen-
dicitis, Merle z. Dickson, 21, a
daughter OF Charles c. Dickson, OF
Tampa, Fla, but formerly OF this
city, died on June %. The girl had
been i'll for about three weeks and
underwear tan operation only a few
days before her death.
Miss Dickson attended Miss Mar
shalls School. Oak Lane. Philadel-
phia. and during the past winter
was In school in Gulf Port. Miss.
Mr.. Dickson. who is now retired,
was formerly president OF the
Delaware Trust Company. The fam
lly left Wilmington TO live in Tam
pa. September /. 1921.
There are two other children. a
daughter Marian. 10. and a son.
Albert. 25.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
AT THE MAJESTIC

Irene Rich and House Peters, who
play the leading roles in the new
Goldwyn picture. THE Invisible
Power" shown for the first time
yesterday at the Majestic Theatre
are a perfect example Of fine team
work in difficult roles.
As the wife of an ex-convict. Miss
Rich's performance is n revelation
of girlishness, pathos and the self
sacrifice Of motherhood. Mr.. Peters.
gives a powerful and sympathetic
performance of an ex-convict who
is trying to reform.
The plot centers about the two
characters in their struggle against
a past that will not stay past. In
the end. however. the strength of
character OF the reformed crook
forces respect from the secret police
and freedom from prosecution, by
them.
The Hallroom Boys offer a breezy
comedy relief on the same bill.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
MANY PARK VISITORS

Warm weather of yesterday had
the effect of bringing out unusually
large numbers Of people to both
Shellpot and Brandywine Springs
Parks. and this attendance included
a large number of people from
Chester, Marcus Hook and PhIladel-
phia. as well as from Wilmington.
The trolley lines did a big business
and many people also came here by
boat and then took the trolley lines
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
AT THE QUEEN

II the photoplay were to be nearly
as good as the play. George Fitz-
maurice's production of "The Man
From Home" would have to set a
fine standard. And this has been
done. The picture when shown yes
terday at the Queen Theatre proved
an entertainment out OF the ordin-
ary in its directness and convincing
in its character drawings and story.
Much of the story is set in sunny
Italy. The atmosphere has been Sc
cured by photographing the story in
the exact location of its happening.
The e'tire company made the jour
ney to he Sorrento Valley and there
enacted the play. The long and
closeup shots of the country are
beautiful.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
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AT THE SAVOY

An unusual twist to the ordinary
course of true love is found in "A
Homespun Vamp," in which May
McAvoy is appearing this week at
the Savoy Theatre. The heroine
marries the fright man" in the very
first reel Miss McAvoy has the
role of pathetic little rural drudge
who shyly worships a distinguished
young author who is spending a few
weeks in her native village.
Circumstances bring about their
marriage. which tho man plans TO
marriage. which the mans plans to
have annulled as soon as possible.
So II is not the husband but a hus-
bands love. that the little heroine
seeks throughout the picture.
In addition Harry Sweet. in
speed En- Up" his newest two
reel comedy. is the added attrac-
tion.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
PLANS TO
SELL SCHOOL BONDS

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, June 27-At a special
meeting of the local Board of Edu-
cation to be held tonight plans will
be made for the sale of s165,OOO of
school bonds which was authorized
by voters of the district at the refer
endum vote on Saturday. It is pro-
posed to build one wing of the new
sehool building to house the high
school and possibly two grades of the
grammar school. The Delaware
Evening journal., 1922-06-27

School Auxiliary has promised to give
the district s225,O00 with which to
complete the building as soon as its
securities can be satisfactorily mar
keted.
The vote on Saturday demon
strated that the voters of the district
realize the great need Of a new school
building. out Of a total of 404 votes
polled, 276 were for the bond issue
and 1913 against. giving a majority of
las. Many women voted and in
most instances they were for the
bond issue.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27

ready to be used, Stewart. won't
let in the watre. because at the
last minute he finds out that thous-
ands of tons of poor cement have
been used in the construction. For
the benefit of the romantic. every
thing turns out as it should in books
and plays.
Between the acts Professor Paul
S. Carpenter played several pleasing
violin solos, accompanied by Miss
Beatrice Kuschan on the piano.
Putting II over" will continue at
the Garrick all week. with matlnees
tomorrow and Saturday.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
LAWYER FINISHES
PLEA, FALLSjDEAD

CRISFIEIsD. Md, Junef27.-C. L.
Scott, father of the State highway
department and former school eu-
perintendent of Amhurst county,
fell dead from apoplexy after the
OF a plea before the cir.
cult court of Virginia. He was &C.
years old. and was we'll known in
BUSINESS and political circles.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27

rice E. Walsh, Supreme Dictator, OF
the Loyal Order of Moose will open
the carnival with an address. This
will be followed by an entertainment
by the Moose Minstrels. The at
traction tomorrow night will be a
concert by the Philharmonic Band.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
BETTY Mythe in His Wfss Husband
n Pyramid PictLre
At the Majestic beginning Thursda!

to the parks. Wilmington parks are
known all over this section, and it is
not believed that any city in the
country OF the same size as Will
mington can boast OF two parks of
equal size. The free concerts after
noon and evening drew a large num-
Der of people to Shellpot, while the
picnic parties sought out Brandy
wine Springs.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
ENTERTATNERs WITH KTWANIS

A. the luncheon meeting OF the
Kiwanis Club tomorrow, through the
courtesy of Mr.. Webber of the Will
mington Players. at the Garrick
Theatre. entertainment will be pro-
vided by Miss Gordon, Miss Smith,
Professor Paul S. Carpenter, violin
ist. and Miss Beatrice Kuschan, plan
ist.
Evening journal., 1922-06-27
NINTH WARD CARNIVAL.

A carnival will be held by the
East Central Ninth Ward Improve
ment Association, at Twenty-second
and Spruce streets tonight and to-
morrow night. L. II. Sullivan is
chairman of the committee. Maui
Evening journal., 1922-06-27

wife from Margaret Virgins, s2725.
Geddes ST., 222; Chas. Main from
Margaret Virgins. $3.50.