davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
FOREST CHURCH NOTES
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday, January % /, 1922.

Sunday, January 22i, 1922.
TO- 30 A. M. Morning service. Ser
mon by the Pastor.
1l.45 A. M. Sunday School.
73O P. M. Evening service. Sermon
by the Pastor.
Mld-week service, Wednesday, 7.3O
P. M.
Boy Scout meeting every Friday at
7.00P. M.
A number of people in Middletown
would be filled with fierce indignation,
If anyone should speak of them as
heather. They would regard such
classification rs an unforgivable insult
When the government takes a census,
these people classify themselves as be-
longing to some denomination or other
of the Christian religion. Investigation
of such cases would show that in a
great many instances the evidence for
proving such classification would be
entirely lacking. In other words, a
great many people assume to be chris
tians who have never had any vital re-
lation to Christ either as Saviour or
Lord To such people. the line of de-
mascation between christian and non
christian is not clearly enough drawn.
They labor under the delusion that il
lily must needs be Presby byterian In the
care of other denominations a similar
process of reasoning is used They are
christians by heredity. We ought to be
very careful about our definitions. We
should call spade spade, because it
is spade and. for no other reason. A
christian is one who processes faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour and
Lori and signifies by life and activity
willin ness TO serve in obedience to
him. Those who will not come under
such II definition should cease to call
themselves christians. ! he church seek
to help people find themselves by find
ing their relation to God
mot everyone who saith unto me,
Lord. Lord. shall enter into the king
dom of heaven. but he that doeth the
will of my Father which is in heaven. :"
Matt. 7:2l.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Chicken Thieves Confessed

John Wilmer, James Etter and Clar-
ence Burrs. all colored. who were ar
rested in Wilmington a week ago.
charged with wholesale chicken steal.
ing and placed in Elkton Jail, were
given a hearing before Justice Scotten
in Elkton, Md, and committed for the
March term of court. The negroes not
only confessed robbing farmers in the
,ower section of Cecil county of their
poultry but that recently they had
broken INTO Blacks drug store. Cecil
ton. and carried off several hundred
dollars worth of goods. They are also
wanted by the Kent county authorities
who have lodged detainer against
them.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

AN AAAAo hiND NLhNOl VIM
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Cleaver gave a
party at their home near ODESSA last
Tuesday evening to celebrate the ninth
birthday anniversary of their daughter
| Anna.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Gam, of St.
Georges. went by automobile Saturday
morning to Baltimore. Md, from
whence they left by boat for jackson.
vile, Fla, from where they will motor
to Miami
Scarcity of homes at st Georges has
caused the creation of Home Building
| Commission. One new home is now
under construction, with several more
contemplated. These are to be rented
at nominal figure.
The Wilson properties at Warwick.
offered at public sale Saturday by James
F Evans, ESQ.,, Trustee. on the prem
| ises, were withdrawn for lack of an
| adequate bid and are held at private
sale by the Trustee.
While coasting on a hill in Chesa-
peake City, Charles Tatman was severely
bitten on the leg by vicious dog own
ed by Polish family. The animal was
dispatched and its head sent to Pasteur
Institute for examination.
Smyrna Town Council has voted to
fill in the Lake Como causeway at "tbe
break By widening it IL feet for a
distance OF 81 feet, it would strengthen
the mill dam and eliminate danger. The
contract was awarded to U'Connel e.
Sons.
The Grand Lodge of Delaware. A. F.
and A. NJ, is receiving bids for building
an addition to the Masonic Home on the
Lancaster Pike, for which the lodge
voted $40, 900 last October 1t is under
stood that about 20 firms are after the
contract.
tax of two cents gallon on gas
Inc, that would, it is contended. bring
net return to the State of between
$500, 600 and $400, 900 annually for State
highways is contemplated in a bill
which is being formulated for presenta-
ton to the next session of the Legisla-
ture.
Saturday afternoon John O'Neil fell
on Clinton street, in Delaware City,
and broke bone in his left hip. He
was taken to Fort DUPONT Hospital,
and later to the Homeopathic Hospital,
Wilmington, where it is said the break
is serious, and may detain him at the
hospital several weeks.
The executive committee. of the Del
aware state Psrent-Teachers' Associa-
tion met at the home of Mrs. William
b. Jester, at Delaware City, and dis
cussed plans of revising the constitu-
ton. There are now nearly 800 assocla-
tions. with propects of the number
reaching 500 before the end of the
school year.
The committee in charge of arrang-
ing for the construction of new Odd
Fellows Hall at Delaware City has or
ganized by electing Councilman Frank
K. Irons, chairman; Frank o. Moore.
vice chairman, and Benjamin Vinton,
secretary. The other members of the
committee are John D. Ponder and
William Murphy.
John Webb, of Port Penn accompa-
MED by Hiram Vaughn and August
Robinson were motoring from St.
Georges to their home, few days ago,
when a rear wheel of the machine came
off, causing the car to turn over. The
men were badly shaken up, but escaped
serious injury. The top and windshield
of the machine were smashed.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
See "The Cabinet Of DR.. Cali
agri,' at the Opera House next
Thursday evening.
In Honor Of 18th. Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Isaacs, on the
Levels, entertained number of friends
at their home last Thursday evening, in
honor of their daughter, Miss Cassan.
dria's 18th birthday. The time was
pleasantly spent in games, music, etc. =,
and refreshments were served. Those
present were : Mr.. and Mrs, William
H. Wright, Mrs. William Alfree, MIR.
Peter Cummins, Misses Anna, Mary.
Helen AIfree, Minerva Joseph, Cassan-
dria. Elizabeth and Ruth Isaacs, Nessrs,
George, Andrew and William Alfree.
Harry. Zahn and Reyburn Isaacs. John
Reynolds, Horace Vanhorn and Edward
Hart.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Judge Rodney in Office

Richard S. Rodney. of New Castle.
appointed judge-at-large by Governor
Denney to succeed T. Bayard Heisel, de-
ceased, took the oath of office Tuesday
and at once took his place on the bench.
the Supreme Court being in session.
Chancellor Wolcott presented Judge
Rodney's commission, which was read
IN open court by Herman C Taylor
The oath of office was then administer
ed by Chief Justice James Pennewill.
Judge Rodney's name has been substi.
tuted for that of Judge Heisel in ali the
judicial assignments for the year.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Swain-PennewiIl Wedding

Miss Florence j. Pennewill, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur }. Pennewill.
and Mr. Lacy j. Swain. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur r. Swain, were quietly
married in st. Anne's Episcopal Church,
Tuesday evening, at eight clock. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. P. l..
Donaghay. The couple were attended
by Miss Gladys Hopkins and Mr.. Harris
Berkman, of this town. The bride was
becomingly attired in dark blue char
meuse dress. with gray hat.
MIR. and Mrs. Swain will reside with
the brides parents on West Main street.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Hose Company Elects Off ,rs

At meeting of the Volunt Hose
Company held last Friday even. ag, Jan.
9th. the following officers for the en-
suing year were elected President,
J. F. McWhorter; 1st Vice President,
N. E. Letherbury; I'd Vice President,
Earl C. Cleaver; Sd Vice President,
Clarence P. Weber; Secretary, Frank
P. Jones; Treasurer, Edward S. Jones:
Trustees, Edward S. Jones, Harry C.
Eliason. Earl C. Cleaver, w. R. Gary,
Clarence P, Weber; Custodian of Prop
erty and Equ pment W. R. Gary.
During the calendar year the Com
pany responded to II fire calls, IL of
which were in the country.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
"The Bronze Bell" with an all
star cast will be the attraction at
the movies next Wednesday night.
Farmers Protective Association

The Farmers Protective Association
of Middletown, Delaware, are interest
ing themselves In the numerous chicken
robberies which have occurred in this
section and lower Cecil County, Md,
during the past few weeks. They will
hold q meeting during the coming week
for the purpose OF discussing plans to
protect their members from these petty
robberies. The usual reward of $50 is
Icing offered by the Association for the
arrest and conviction of any of the rob-
bers in this section.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Dies Of Gun Shot Wounds

Irene Briscoe. the 15-year-Old daugh-
ter of Edward Briscoe, negro, living
near Clayton, died in the Delaware Hos
pital, friday, from wounds inflicted by
her uncle, David Morris, negro, who
went on rampage with d shotgun, on
Tuesday, of last week. After being
taken to the hospital the chid's eyes
wer. removed. Slight chances for her
recovery were held out from the first.
Morris also wounded the girls six-year-
old brother.
As stated in The Transcript last week,
Morris was committed TO the State
Hospital for the Insane.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Bank Directors Elected

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Peoples Nation al Bank
held at the banking house last Sat, lay
the following officers and directo. !
were elected: Directors, j. Frank Ella
son, l.. l.. Malonay, j. b. Foard, J. H.
Foard, d. w. Stevens. Fred Brady, w.
X. Belts, Richard T. Cam, E. j.
Davis, James y. Davis, Jr.. James A.
Hart. Edward Hart, D. B. Maloney, A.
j. Latham. The officers follow: Presi-
dent, j. Frank Eliason; Vice President,
l.. l.. Maloney; Cashier, W. X. Belts;
Assistant Cashier, Frank R. Pool; Tell
ers, N. q. Letherbury, w. Harry Seq
elken; Bookkeeper, Margaret W..
Pealce.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
County Firemen's Association

E. II. Varney, of Milford, President
Delaware State Volunteer Firemen s
Association, E. S. Carson, Dover, Sec
retary of Delaware State Vol mteer
Firemen's Association, E. s. Jones,
Vice President Volunteer Hose Com
pany of Middletown, and w. R Carey.
First Assistant Chief, attended meet
ing at Richardson Park, Thursday even
ing, at the request of the Five Points
Civic Association to confer in regards
to forming County Firemen's Asso-
c,ation.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
American Legion Auxiliarv

A meeting of the Woman's Auxiliarv
OF the American Legion will be held on
MONDAY January 23d. at the home Of,
MIS- MISS bernice ID. Metten. president.
ms meeting is to be at o'clock. Fol-
lowing it the American Legion will
meet with the auxiliary at o'clocL
All members of the Auxiliary and the
Legion are urged to be present.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Farm Bureau Work

The first of series of Community
Meetings was held on Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Earle Pleas
anton, near McDonough. Miss Woods,
Home Demonstration Agent, gave an
interesting talk on her work and plans.
All are urged to take this work up.
They will be made welcome at future
meetings. Plans and dates will be an
nounced later.
Mr.. p. E. PLEAsANToN,
Chairman of Odessa Community.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Card Of Thank.

We wish to thank our friends. neigh.
bors, the Volunteer Hose Company and
the operators of the Middletown Ex-
ehange Tor their prompt services during
the nre which destroyed our buildinvs
morning, Jan. 17th. =
WILLIAM, PRICE,
PATRICK MALoNRY.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN cHu

DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
200 P. N. Sunday School.
100 F. M. Christian Endeavor.
7.30 P. N. Sermon by the Pastor,
Rev. William Little.
The Christian Endeavor Rally last
Sunday evening conducted by Captain
Stanley G. Ramsden, of Fort Dupont,
and aided by MIR Wood Guffenburg,
was well attended and enjoyed by all
present.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors, also the Red Men, with
heartfelt thanks and appreciation for
all kindnesses shown us during he sick
n ,ss and death of our dear one, Thomas
P. Wallace, also for the beautiful
flowers.
WIFE, Sons AND DAUGHTERS.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
TO OUR READERS

During the past week
we have mailed out sew
eral hundred bills to our
subscribers. These bills
represent more than
$1,000 due US, and we
sincerely hope our read
er friends will favor us
with a prompt settle
ment.
Middletown Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21
ST. PAUL's M. e. CHIIRCH

ST. PAUL's M. E. CHURCH
1000 A. M. Sunday School.
u.00 A. Nj. Service with sermon by
the Pastor. Rev. Robert Hodgson.
100 2. M. Jypior League meeting
1880 F. M. Usual evening service.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-21

Douglas MacLean in Zone a
Minute - at the Opera House next
Tuesday evening Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02
CcontiAned from Page One,

dustries still holds in the minds of a number of our citizens. This, notwith- standing the fact that a cursory inves-' tigation of similar organizations in near by cities would reveal the fact that it is a community organization existing for the general welfare of the community as q whole. Herbert Hoover has this to say of chambers of commerce: Anyone who has watched the development of our cities during recent years must be inn pressed by the effective and constructive service rendered by their chambers of commerce. These organizations have not only promoted the business interests of their communities but have justified our confidence in American business men by the increa sing breadth of vision and public spirit which make them see all the community's problems as their own, to the solution of which they willingly contribute time, ef]orc and their practi- cal point of view But this is only part of their service By uniting their strength through the chamber of com merce of the United Stasas they are ren- derlng the nation a service as sreat as / they rendered their local communities The national government needs ana ap. preciates the aid. counsel and advice which American business as Q whole car give. The action taken by Chief Justice Taft during his term as president, whicf led to the formation of the nationa chamber of comerce has been aound antly justified by experience"
 The officials of the Norwich -Eharbe1 Of Commerce believe that Norwich is for tunate in the diversity of it's industry They have faith in the commercial lead CTS of this. community. Businessxts. get sznakacks <gs Anezralczk znsxssrea
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02
NORWICH BUILDING LOAN
 ASSOCIATION MAKES PROGRESS

The Norwich Building and Loan asso- citation is just now at the close of 1921 plunging into the activities of putting on the market at the inception of the New Year it's 14th series.
 From the small beginning in 1915, the
 growth has been slow but steady until
 this past year has seen us pass the half
 way mark toward the maturity of our
 first series of shares.
 During the year 1921 we have made loans for the building of six entirely new dwelling houses and for seven addi-
 tions or improvements to homes. with a total of 29 loans for that period.
 Since last Spring building conditions have improved greatly. Rents are still high These two facts have led many i to consider the purchase of their homes and now demands have been made upon . our resources for more than we could handle. We have had to reject more 1 than twice as many applications for loans {; nponr gilt edge security than we could l grant. However, with conditions so ia vorable, we will continue our earnest en | deavor to add thousand dollars o 1 loaning power per month by selling a least that number of shares in the 14tl 1 series during the month of January, 1922 | The assets of the Norwich Building ant aneaasnciationsare noggnoresthan $sox
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02
SEES OPENING FUTURE FOR
 PORT OF NEW LONDON

The port of New London is beginning to come into its own. Through the final \ completion of the big new Connecticut state pier in New London maritime sllhp ping facilities second to none are now available for the New England shipper. This splendid new state pier is 1920 feet in length and 300 feet in width, with a depth of 40 feet of water on three sides
 The pier is served by two center de pressed tracks, as we'll as tracks on water edge either side Of the pier. The pier is | constructed throughout of steel and ce- | ment and is as nearly freproof as 1t Is possible to be made The capacity of the upper and lower floors is 50,000 tons and served by two immense 12-ton elevators. Has trackage for storage capacity of 500 cars in the yards.
 The new state pier is located on the ] west bank of tfhe Thames river, but two | miles from the rivers mouth as it emp 1, ties into Long Island sound There is a splendid channel of 500 feet in width . with B feet depth at mean low water Any number of vessels of 10000 and 12,- 900 tons and more have come up the harbor and comfortably docked at the new pier under their own power, as there is a very wide strip of water, known as the basin, with 50 to TO feet depth neal the pier. New London harbor is nevei frozen over, evidenced by the good judg
 nlernt of the U. S. submarine base locatet four railes further uu the T!vsg. fSccz
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02
WORKING FOR BIGGER.
 BETTER, BUSIER WILLIMANTIC

The WiNimantic Chamber of Com merce is an organization made up of representatives of the business, profess sional and industrial life of the city, who are working together for one common cause, their aim being a bigger, better and buster Willimantic.
 The chamber has been identified with all activities for the civic betterment of our city, as well as any movement which would benefit or develop our local com munity. This >work, however, has not been confined to matters of local interest | only, as our organization has taken 8 | leading part in all national and inter- 1 national drives, and has kept in close | touch with all new legislation, botf i statewise and national.
 l It is the desire of the chamber to co 1 operate to the fullest extent with the city | and town officials and all other organiza
 tions in any undertaking that would tent | to develop our city or work to the ad 1 vantage of the community as a whole.
 Believing that our organization of fly hundred representative citizens of Will
 limantic working in perfect harmon
 with the city and town officials. as vel
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02

which submarines are constantly coming and going throughout the winter. There
 is splendid holding ground and excellent lighterage facilities.
 This past summer the state pier has . accommodated a good1y number of ba- mana and fruit vessels from the West Indies, as well as Mnseed vessels from South Amerina. large shipments of wheat and lumber from the West Coast and | many others.
 1 The Connecticut state pier. which at 1 present represents an investment of near | ly S2,000, 900, is under control of the Connecticut rivers, bridges and harbors l commission. Secretary Waldo E. Clarke
 resident engineer. The big new pier al l present is operated by the General Navi.
 gation company, which flas recently en- | tered into a operative arrangement 1 with the North Atlantic and Western | Steamship company, with head offices 1T | Boston.
 | The first sailing from New London wal Dec Sd, 1921, by the S. S. Lea1igh, 7,S2s
 tons D. w. steel ship. steam turbines l owned by the U. S. Shipping board. oper
 ated under charter to the North Atlanti
 and Western Steamship company. Tn
 New London Line wiM carry any sort 0 freight from any part of New Englan, to the West Coast via the Panama cana with a saving difference on tran sconti mental rail freight from $50 to $200 pc carload. Whereas the transcont inent a
 freight movement from coast to coas } now consumes all the way from si , weeks to three months, this new steam
 ship service out of New London vii make the West Coast in from IS to 2 days, making stops at San Diego. Lo ,. Angeles harbor. San Francisco Portland : Seattle, Tacoma and Vancouver. B. c. 8 It is proposed to inaugurate 15-da 6 service sailing from the port of Ne e London to the ports of the West Coast s The port of New London Is the naturr T maritime gateway of southern New Eng r land with depth of water. and port an r docking facilities superior to that of an | port between New York and Boston. Ne D Lou6nn h on the main saare line ae |
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02

as with local organizations, cannot help but show excellent results, we are look ing forward to a year of accomplishment that will be looked back upon with a sense of satisfaction at effort well ex- pended.
 Our monthly meetings and suppers not only promote the spirit of good fel- , lowship and cooperation, but also give opportunity for our members to listen to speakers of national repute on subjects of vital interest, and in this manner be- come well informed on what is taking place in other communities. The enthu- siasm thus aroused cannot fail to result | in the ultimate betterment of our city. In looking back over the results of our 1 efforts during the past year. We cannot | help but feel that our organization has | played a large part in the development of our city and the obtaining of many 1 civic improvements as well as having
 sowed the seed of other much needed | changes in our community, the results
 of which will be reaped in years to come With the healthy increase in the oper- ation of our factories and our merchants
 once more reporting a satisfactory de
 mand for their commodities, we feel that
 the period of business depression whicf
 has followed the World war can safel,
 be considered as 6 thing of the past, ana
 We are looking forward to a year O
 prosperity for both manufacturer ant
 merchant.
 This world is what we make it, so le
 us unite in our efforts, to bring abou
 better understanding between labo and capital, between merchant and man , ufacturer, and work for that harmon and cooperation which cannot help bu
 make the year of 1922 one of the mos prosperous and satisfactory years ths
 this country has ever known. s c. W. HILL, . President WiIlimantic Chamber of Con
 merce.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02

New Haven railroad. half way between New York and Boston, and Is the south
 ern terminal of the Central Vermont rail-
 road. running directly north through
 central New England, and connecting
 with the Grand Trunk in Canada from
 the west
 This new service should prove of inn
 rnense value to all New England shippers having tonnage for the west coast and | the Orient. as the saving in both tin< and freight rates will be made so attrac- | tive as to develop this maritime gateway I of southern New England the port ot | New London. into one of the chief ports l of the North Atlantic l JAMES N. HAMMOND, l Secretary New London Chamber of Com. | merce
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02
%, a dividend of 1-s per cent. has

GOO, dividend of 1-2 per cent. has been paid for the year 1921.
 The Norwich Building and Loan asso- citation is regulated by the state banking laws, and its officers and board of man. agenaent are all citizens of the town of Norwich. And all monies saved in the Norwich Building and Loan association mean an abholutely safe investment , with good dividends. ERNEST o. RODIER, President the Norwich Building and LoaI Association.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE. LOOK UPON

that basis during the coming year. They believe that Norwich will get her share of the business for 1922 through the ability and foresight of our Fiusiness leaders.
 c. F. WELLS, President Norwich Chamber of Com merce.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-02

When a thief has an opportunity to steal he always steals something be- sides the opportunity.