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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN ISSUES
CALL FOR MONDAY, JUNE 2GTH
o. w. Pollard Asks That All Party
Members Interested i'm Primaries
BE Present

The democrats of the County are
asked to attend meeting at the X. p.
Hall, Monday eevning at 1880 by 0. w.
Pollard. chairman of the county CEN
tral committee Important matters
concerning filing of nominations for
the primaries, party platform, cam
paigR issues, and organization and fl
nance will be considered at this meet
iEg
Mr.. Pollard believes that full ticket
must be filed for the fall campaign and
is urging his party members to name
a set of men that will stand for econo-
my and reduction in the expense of ad-
ministraton.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
SOME SURPRISE.

Mr. and Mrs. John Newman of Sher-
ldan, Wyoming, surprised Mr. and
Mrs Charles Newman of American
Falls Monday of last week in pleasing
circumstances for all Brothers John
and Charles had not seen each other
for 26 years prior to their meeting
Monday so there was veritable love
feast when the John Newman car
stopped in front of the Charles New
man home, The John Newmans will
visit in American Falls a few days be-
fore the two families proceed overland
to the coast
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
MERLE INES HAS
ENv|ABLE RECORD
American Falls High School Graduate
Plans to Attend University of WASH
ington This Fall Two Years at
GOOding Filled With Achievement

Few Power County boys have equal
led the record that has been establish
ed by Merle lines at Gooding College
which he has been attending during
the past two years He plans to enter
the University of Washington next fall.
Mr.. lines is the son of Mrs. Eva lines
of American Falls and Carl lines.
He has attended Gocding College the
past two years While Freshman he
was president of the Freshman class,
Freshman representative on the Forum
which has charge of collegiate acti-
vities, member of the Y. M. C. A. cabi-
net, member of the first team in Foot
ball, Treasurer of the Student associa-
tion after the first semester, alternate
debater, Joke Editor of the Annual,
and member of the Freshman basket
ball team.
President of Y.
While Sophomore he was president
of the GOoding College Y. NJ G. A.,
President of the College Mems Sun
day School Glass, President of the
"B" and BetterAClub the scholarship
organization of the school, member of
the debate team which defeated the
College of Idaho three to nothing, and
first team football player. After jan
nary he was secreetry of Athletics
This position gave him the duty of
scheduling all intercollegiate athletic
contests.
He received all "a" grades this year
He was one of three to receive all AS
the first semester in his Freshman
year. 1t takes work to participate in
athletics, and in school activities and
keep your scholarship up besides
working your way through school. He
received no more than $4,000 from
home. In the intercollegiate Track
Meet on May 18th he took the confer
ence Championship in the High Jump
and second place in the broad jump.
Goes To Seabeck.
The climax of this year came when
he was selected by the Student Asso-
citation the last of May by two to one
vote to receive the prize given by the
trustees to the one who, in the minds
of the students, is the best all around
student In the faculty selection for
a similar prize he took second place
Harriet Thorckmorton of Rupert re-
ceived the faculty prize. His next
move is to the Y. M. G, A. Conference
at Seabeck, Washington, which is held
from June 16 to June &C. The college
''H is sending two delegates
After the Conference he will try as
hard as possible to get in shape finan-
cially in order to enter the University
OF Washington He expects to major
in Business Finance. He is leaving
Gooding College because he can mol
specialize there. President Tenney
and other members of the faculty adj
wise anyone who wishes ito specialize
to go TO a larger school after the first
two years.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
LYCEUM COURSE ARRANGED.

H. r. Wallis and eleven other guar
antors have arranged lyceum course
with Ellison-White Chatauqua for the
fall and winter months, according to
the statement of Mr.. HALLS Tuesday
Arrangements wer made with Miss
Witt representing the Ellison White
Chautauqua people. She spent last
week in the city.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22

TO POWER CITY
Interest In Big SpecrqlDdy Neoer So Keen :
Hundreds Of Bargains Attract Wide
spread Interest For Miles Around

If any bargains have been overlooked for Dollar
Day. it is because there aren't merchants in Amer
ican Falls discover them The visitor who spends Sat-
urday in the city will have one of the busiest and most
pleasant experiences in his life if he all there is to see
and takes advantage of all his opportunities.
Since early last week, plans have been actively devel-
oped for making American Falls first bona fide Dollar
Day. the best event of its kind the history of the county
In fact no where in Southern Idaho have extensive
plans been laid The day has been advertised from many
angles the merchants have cooperated wonderfully well
in making the day success and nothing has been over
looked to offer visitors many times than they have
ever received before
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
Calithumrlan Parade.

CallthUmplan Parade.
The day will open officially when
the calithumpian band leads the parade
from the Power City Garage to the
Auditorium Theatre where the first
free picture show will be given. Man
ager Clark has arranged an unusually
good program to entertain from 10 to
II in the morning. The American Falls
Military Band will play during the
noon hour.
The afternoon will be given over to
an inspection of the stores, practically
all of which have announced some
special attraction for their guests dur
ing the day. The free show and dance
in the evening will begin at o'clock
With nice warm summer evenings i'm
style it is predicted that both of these
events will win great popular favor.
Free punch will be served during the
dance and Sweeten's orchestra VIII
play its usual popular dance music
In the parade will be numerous
floats, clowns and characters. One
automobile will carry bunch of pretty
girls dressed in a particular stores
dresses. Mutt and Jeff will also have
a job Saturday as will many other fa-
nous news characters.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
HAROLD NELSON INJURED.

Harold Nelson the small son of Mr..
and Mrs. Emil Nelson was slightly in
Jured last Friday when he was struck
by Ford driven by Sam Adams. Fhe
latter was surprised when the boy
ran in front of his car 1T was lust
a Ford says Harold.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22

Church services at 2 p. IA. Sunday.
Sunday School at 1890 p. m. Sun
day.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
WALLIS TO SUMMER SCHOOL.

H. R. Wallis superintendent of the
public schools of American Falls left
Wednesday for the University of Cali
for'nia at Berkeley where he will at
tend a seven weeks summer school.
School administration and public
school methods will receive his spe-
rial attention.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
THIS GROOM SAW BRIDE FOR
FIRST TIME AT WEDDING
j. w. 0dekiEk OF ArbOn COurted His
Wife With Correspondence.
BY Mrs. q. A. Logan.

Arbon, June 19.-J W. Odekirk of
South Arbon was united in marriage
with Miss Francis Ray of Tulsa, Okla
homa, at Malad, Wednesday. The young
couple had never met before, and be-
came acquainted through friends by
which eliminated IN
their marriage.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
LUTHERAN SERVICES.

Gem State Lumber Co ..... Page
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
PAY TAXES By SATURDAY.

The second installment of 1921
taxes become delinquent after Satur-
day, June Gath, according to Mrs. Ida
Belle Haulschildt, tax collector.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-06-22
MOOSE HAVE GOOD TIME.

Six auto loads of Moose attended
the Moose Picnic east of Pocatello last
Sunday, A great time is reported
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
DEATHA.

hKSNtND iSaS Ssron. 's. M & % sn LHssrns. Ans:s
Broman. in her S5th year.
Relatives and friends are invited TO ~
tend the funeral services ~ her late rod
dence. 100 sirth avenue. on Saturday
August IL, AZ 3 O'Clock. Interment at
Riverview cemetery.
ELLWANGER-In this city, on August 2.
1922. Fannie o., wife Of the late Jacob
Relatives and friends are invited 30 At
tend the funeral services 1t her Ia %
residence. 645 Spruce street. on FRIDAY
afternoon. August IL. at 3 o'clock. city
time. Interment at Rivervicw cemetery
JoHANSoN this city. on August 8.
1922. Oiof Johanson.
Funeral services will be held At his late
residence 1923 ShAllcross avenue on
Friday. August IL. at O'Clock. Inter-
ment private.
McCoRMACK-M. Elizabeth. wife of
the late Michael J. Mccormack and the
dsushter OF the late Col. Peter and
Mary A. Mccullough. was ls.d TO rest
in the New Cathedral cemetery, Nfl-
nnington. Del. on Wednesday. August
q, 1922.
MccLAFFERrYmAs Philadelphia. Pa,
James and Grace McClaGerty.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on Friday morning on
the arrival of the sos train ~ Pennsyl.
yanis station. Requiem mAss at St
seph's cemetery.
VAN TRUMP-On Wednesday. Angus,
8, 1922, Minerva May Van Trump, wife
Of Edwin A. Van Trump.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on saturday. August IL
residence. ioil Park Place. 1nternen'
private.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
CoxE.PLKAsANT0N WEDDING.

Milford, Aug. 10.--At tho marriage
of Miss Jessie Pleasanton OF Milford
and Charles Coxe OF Wilmington, here.
yesterday. tho Methodist Episcopal
Church. whore tho ceremony wns per-
formed by Rev. J. Disston Jacobs.
was decorated with ferns and
hydrangsas by Miss Roma Srnith. vii
lam Robinson. Jr., played the wedding
music and gave n recital proceeding
the ceremony. The bride wore a
dress OF white rsdiun lace over white
satin. trimmed with white satin rib
bons. She carried a shower bouquet
OF white roses and larkSpur
Miss Helen Pleasanton, sister OF the
bride, wore imported French orchid
organdy, trimmed with vaienciennes
lace. with girdls of nile green and
orchid ribbon. She carried an arm
bouquet OF pink roses and orchid
larkspur.
The ushers wore pastel shades. They
were Mics Alivia Cressman. Miss FL
liston =. Lammot. Miss Roma Smith.
Miss Frances Coke. Miss Leila Lyman,
Miss Marie Moore.
A buffet luncheon was served al
tho homo OF the brides mother for
out-of-town relatives and guests. Mr.
and Mrs. Coke will be at home a,
280e Van Buren, street, Wilmington
after September 1.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
CHRSTERTOwN AND VICINITY.

Chestertown. Nd. Aug. lo-James
Taylor. aged 81 years. farmer In
the First district. died in a barn on his
farm Monday. According to custom.
he had gone there TO take a nap after
dinner. Death resulted from natural
causes.
Kent county assessors are assessing
real and personal property. Farms
along the State road are being as
sessed at $50 per acre and other farms
at $55.
Thomas s. Bordley has leased a
cottage at Rehoboth Beach fer the
remainder OF August.
Many Kent countians VIII attend
the annual regatta OF Maryland work
boats off Annapolis on Saturday
Those who have gone from Chester
town ara Herbert Hartman and
brother, Hugh. IN the formers yacht;
r. Hynson Rogers and Richard H
Collins, Jr.. in Mr.. Rogers skipJack
p. Medford Brooks. Claude II. Trus-
low, Eben F. Perkins and II. Clay
Brown. in chartered boat, and VIII
liam G. Smythe and friends. In his
launch.
Mrs. William r. Ringgold has de-
veloped double pneumonia and IS II
a serious condition.
Samuel w. LeCompte and family. o.
Philadelphia, are visiting Chestertown
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
SUSSEX POLITICS.

Georgetown, Aug. 1o.--Robcrt ].
Allen farmer in the western section
OF Sussex county Is being urged for
the Republican nomination for Levy
Court Commissioner. He 10 president
OF the sussex County Farm Bureau.
director OF the Beaford Farmers Pro-
duce Association and road supervisor
for Senford district.
Harry w. Johnson OF Cannon, for
NOR Levy Court Commissioners. IL a
candidate for the si1-yenr- term for
County Commissioner.
Memberc OF the Republican County
Executive Committee held a meeting
here Tuesday afternoon and outlined
plans for the campaign and for the
convention primaries on August 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10

pants $223. All 900 900
However, in view Of the deprecia-
tion in the purchasing power OF all
currencies IL Is necessary. In order to
obtain an accurate statement Of the
cost OF the war to reduce the statis-
tics to some common basis. The prices
OF the year 1913 are taken as normal,
at any rate as prices not affected by
war conditions.
I'VE have used these prive-tndex
numbers to reduce the war eXpendi-
lures Of each year TO the 1913 base.
That is, 10 determine what the cost OF
each years expenditure for arma-
ments and for paying. feeding and
clothing the soldiers would have been
il prices had not advanced above what
they were in 1913. This estimate was
made separately for each nation en-
gagged in the war, and then the figures
were combined.
"The boiled down cost Of the war,
as thus arrived at, what may be called
the pre-war gold basis cost is SS4.-
045, 900 900, s53,SsS, 100000 for the En-
tente Allies and the United States and
$40 1862 900 900 for the former Central
Powers"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
LOWER DELAWARE
AND PENINSULA
Bathers at Rshoboth indignant
Over Ordinance ForblddIng
"Unnsosssary DIspIay."

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
Rehoboth Beach, Aux, 1o.--Posted
sometime during the night. notices
were found at Rehoboth Beach yester-
day announcing over the names OF
Mayor Robinson and Secretary Chase
that hereafter all bathers must not
appear In public places, such an stores,
the postofIicc or shops, In bathing
suits and also forbiddinE bathers walk
Ing from the bath houses to the beach
In bathing cults unless covered OF
with wraps As the public bath
house is half a block from the ocean.
persons are wondering how excursion
ists can obey the law unless the bath
house owner supplies each bathsr with
n cloak.
Cottagers were indignant today, as
Rehoboth Beach bathers have been
most modest In their suits. no ono
piece bathing Suits having yet APP
peared on the beach. Many declare
they will pay no attention to the new
ordlnancc, but will continue to 10 to
the beach as heretofore. as they claim
the language Of the ordinance is am
| DUBUQUE, DeCaub9 IL Say6 no DdintVh
must go to the beach uncovered" and
they claimed that a bathing suit is a
covering" and the latter part Of the
ordinance. which says "bathers must
wear suits necessary to properly cover
the person." was also objected TO upor
the ground that what may seem "un-
necessary" to ono person might no
seem so to another. No censors have
been appointed. and the bathWrs are
wondering IL the mayor and Council
will act as volunteer censors.
1t was stated today that some o
the storekeepers objected to person
entering their shops In bathing suit,
and appealed to Council to stop th
habit. Cottagers said the shopkeepen
could have posted signs a1king bather
to stay out while in bathing suits an,
that the new ordinance n nnnecessar y
Out Of all the different opinions grow
one fact, and that In that visitors ar
considerably opposed to the now ruls
while some Of the people are A. rnuc.
in favor of II and II will probably r.
suit In contest between the tw
forces. Magistrate Farrel announce
when he saw tho new ordinance ths
personally no had no objeot1on to tn
bathing suits worn to the beach, bu
that. as an officer, no would be con-
J PEELED to enforce tho r,ile until II wa
repealed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
FORT DU PONT NEWS.

Fort du Pont Aug. 10.-The gov
ernment yacht o. returned here last
night after undergoing extensive re-
pairs at Governors Island, N Y. 1t
will be used here as a pleasure boat
for the accommodation Of the officers
and enlisted men.
The government boat L-56 made a
trip to Chesapeake City yesterday for
a load of clay which will be used on
the reservation in the construction
of bridges.
The First Engineers baseball team
met defeat at Salem, n. j.. Tuesday
afternoon by the score OF 10 to 4.
Harry l.. Dalton's Saxo-Xylo Or
chestra Is now completely organized
and Is booking engagements. All par
ticulars relative to this orchestra can
he had by communicating with Harry
l.. Dalton OF tho First Engineers Band
at Fort du Pont.
Ordnance Sergeant Luther Y. Miller
and family returned yesterday after a
months trip by automobile to Ten
nessee, whore Sergeant Miller visited
his parents.
| Major DR.. Adolphe NJ Griffin has
reported TO Fort du Pont for duty.
Captain V. r. Foster has as his
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
NEWS OF NEWARK.

Newark Aug. 10.-No action was
taken by Town Council at the monthly
meeting, this week, relative TO electing
successor to Councilman Robert j.
Morrison, deceased. The names OF
Orlando Strahorn and Edward l..
Richards have been mentioned in this
connection. Council will likely elect
at the September meeting.
Announcement has been made OF
several changes In the hours that the
windows will be open at the local post
office beginning next Monday. The
stamp and general delivery window
will be open from a. m. to D. N. !;
parcel post window from a. m. to
6.45 p. M; money order and registry
window from s a. m. to s y. m.
A meeting OF the Chamber of Com
merce has been called by President
George w. Griffin for tonight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
CATTLE JUDGES FOR
NEW CASTLE COUNTY

r 0. Bausman, county agent OF the
Agriculture Extension department Of
the University OF Delaware, and State
Club Leader A D. Cobb have an
nounced the following members OF
cattle judging teams for New Castle
county. Northern New Castle county
Robert r Connell. Fairview: Leroy
D,yts, Newark; Robert Jaqustts. New
ark Southern New CAseto--Lester
Buree. Middletown: Harry Pearce.
Middletown; Clark Burse, Middle
town.
These teams WILL represent Now
Castle county in the State cattle tudg-
ing contest at the State Fair this fall.
Each OF the other counties will be semi
larly represented.
The three highest ranking members
at the fair will be sent to the Eastern
States Exposition. held at Springfield,
Mass, in October.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
HARRINGTON PERSONALS.

Harrington, Aug. 10.-P. Mortimer
Brown Is visiting New York.
Miss Eleanor Simpson Of Houston,
has been a guest OF Mrs. Julius Cooper.
Miss Elizabeth Shaw OF Pit,sburg.
has been visiting Mrs. Matilda Shaw.
Miss Ella Bradshaw of Pennington
has been a guest OF Mrs. John Cordrey.
Miss Mary Hastings OF Hurlock. Nd,
has been visiting Miss Sarah Reese.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Gleason are on a
trip to Michigan.
Mrs. Charles Otwell of Laurel, ha.
been a guest Of Mrs. r. D. Twilley.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Fitzgerald are
at Carlisle, Pa.
Charles Armour and James Brom-
ley Of Wilmington. havc been visiting
Marvin Reese.
Mrs. Ernest Ottini OF Wilmington
Is guest Of Mrs. Ellen Hubbard
Mrs. William Tharp In entertaining
Mrs William Simmons OF Philadelphia
Leslie Minner has returned from
Panama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Plummer O
Chostor. Pa. have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. George Hurd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
ADDITIONAL SUITS
AGAINST DBHNQrPNTS

Harry X. Hoch. second assistant city
solicitor. mas caused 70 be entered over
100 suits against delinquent property
owners. since he assumed Office O,
July Is, TO enforce the pav-n.rt of
back taxes due the city.
IN the suits wher. the gum IS ros
more than 5000 the cases are broush.
before a magistrate and when Tho
amount involved - greater than $500
the suit - entered in the Superior
Court
To date Mr.. Hoch has collected ap-
proximately $4,000. Up 20 June 80
there was owing Wilmington for 1871
taxes a srand total OF $3.50. 900. Other
taxes due for the year prior 70 1921.
some OF them running AL the wav
back 20 1903, bring tho total sum n
outstanding taxes 20 over 100000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
FIVE POINTS MAIL SERVICE.

Richardson Park. Aug. 10.-wlth
practically every house in Richard
son Park and Bellmoor numbered and
the census Of these two communities
completed, the mail improvement COM
mittee Of the Five Points Civic Asso-
citation will conclude It's work in Elm
hurst and Ashley by tomorrow night.
The committee Is being assisted by
Mrs. William H. Watson, an official
Of tho Women's Civic Club, and Mrs.
William N. Nixon. As result Of the
campaign now being conducted Will
mington hardware dealers are dispos-
ing OF hundreds of mail boxes to res
idents here. Tho work of installing
these boxes and the placing of the
numbers on the houses was started
yesterday. The committee will make
report Of Its work at tho meeting
OF the Five Points Civic Association
tomorrow night.
Mr., and Mrs. John n. Jordin have
returned home from q trip to the Del
aware Water Gap. While at the re-
sort Mr.. .Jordin killed q copperhead
snake.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
MATILDA Off TO JOIN
OSER IN SWITZERLAND
Father Goes With Miss MoCor-
mick for Her Wedding to
horseman.

Paris, Aug. 10.---Miss Mathilds Nc
Cornhck. the wealthy young Amer-
can girl whose engagement to Max
attracted wide attention, loft Paris
for Switzerland today to, join her
nance.
She was accompanied by her father
Harold r. Mccormick.
Attired in the latest model gray
leather grcatcoat and mann!sh
yachting cap. which disguised her
completely. Mathilde Mccormick re-
turned to the Princess Hotel Tuesday
night after dining at Versailles with
her father. Harold F. Mccormick.
Successfully dodsing reporters, shs
left early yesterday morning to meet
her father and Gamma Walska for
luncheon. The trio spent the day to-
gether arranging the nnal details for
Mathilds's departure for Geneva to-
day.
According to telegraans from Lu-
cerne, Max Oser, the Swiss riding
master whom Mathilde is going to
Switzerland to marry. has not budEed
from his retreat since his young fiancee
arrived in Europe. Tuesday, however
big auto was delivered to him.
Plans for the marriage of Mathildee
father and Gamma Walska are proceed
ing hastily. according to the latest re-
liable information. which gives the
end OF September 40 tho probable date
for the ceremony. II Is expected thai
the McCormick-w waleka wedding vii
take place IN Switzerland at the sam,
unpretentious city hall Ave miles from
Geneva. where Nancy Lcishman mar.
Red the Duke OF Croy in 1919.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-10
RURAL FIREMEN TO MEET.

Christiana, Aug. 10.-The monthly
meeting Of the New Castle County
Volunteer Firemen's Association will
be held here tonight. The local firemen.
being the hosts. have prepared a treat
One Of the most important subjects
to be discussed at the meeting will be
that of tho rural fire companies re-
spending to fires without being called
on. The responding OF the various fire
companies of the county to the blaze
at Dilworthtown, Pa, several weeks
ago will in all probability result in
some arrangement being made by the
County Association whereby the rural
sections shall not be left unprotected
when the companies leave their dis
tricts.