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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
SIDEWALKS MUST Be
CLEARED OF CASES
Street and Sewer Board Today
Directed Full Enforcement
of the Law.

1T ia so hard to get rrominent cit
izens 10 obey the law" stated Stree,
Commissioner Frank w. Pierson AZ
the meeting Of the Street and Sewer
Department today. relative 10 the re-
moval OF material from sidewalks in
front Of places of business. Mrs. Sarah
Pogach, 11s Market street; Isaac NIL
Ter. 11S Market, and Franks auto
supply house, declared that the reason
they did not remove articles from
their sidewalk was that an uptown
store and other merchants had show
cases on the street.
The matter came up when n. c
Roettger. sidewalk inspector. reported
the cases of the merchants near Front
and Market streets who refused %
comply with the law. Upon motion OF
Commissioner Grier, il was decided
that the law be enforced in all cases
Incandescent lights were ordered &c
be placed at the street intersections a,
Twenty-seventh and Boulevard and al
Concord avenue and Broome street
Edward r. Mckay. plumbing inspec-
tor. reported that 45 building plans
had been filed during OCTOBER IWt
Jobs were turned down because of de
fective plumbing.
1t was announced that ash collec'
tions will not be made tomorrow aDd
special request was made that al
persons refrain from placing their
ashes on the sidewalk until Wednes-
day. This will make all ash collection:
one day late this week.
The Gas Co. was given permission
70 open streets at the following places
1914 and 1916 Lancaster avenue, to in
stall new service; 19041a West Eight
street. 10 install new service; BeeCf
and South Van Buren streets, To re
pair drip on high pressure main
Sycamore and South Harrison streets
to repair drip on high pressure main
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
.MR. AND MRS. H|LLMAN
MARRIED Is YEARS
Guests at Reception Saturday
Entertained by Radio
Concert.

4 novel feature was introduced at a
party gwen by Mr. and Mrs Edward W.
Hillman of 600 North Harrison street.
Saturday evening, in honor Of their
25th wedding anniversary, when the
guests were permitted 10 listen 20 the
radio program that was being broad
casted. This feature was much enioyed
In addition TO the radio program there
was an interesting musical entertain
ment, consisting of vocal and piano Sc
lections by Miss Alice Roberts, Thomas
McKinnon and Mrs ". J. Mclaughlin.
and piano duets by Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Lipscomb. Miss Roberts also en-
tertained with elocutional selections.
The guests were received bv Mrs.
Jane Adkins and Mrs. Priscilla Trego.
Of Philadelphia, and Miss Hannah
Highfeld OF this city. and then presented
TO their host and hostess. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Homewood, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Short, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Forwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Long. Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Donaldson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sesrles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Grason, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cork
ran, Mr.. and Mrs. James Brannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. \. PaSswaters. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Lipscomb. Mrs. Willard
Pearson, Mrs. William High6eld, Mrs.
George Lang, Mrs. Harry Radcliffe,
Mrs. Bertnx Burnite, Miss Hannah
Highheld, Percy Highfeld Mrs. Joseph
inc Roberts, Miss Alice Roberts,
George Collins, Mrs. ". J. Mclaughlin,
Thomas McKinnon, and Albert Zelley,
all of this city; Mrs. Florence Schneider,
Mrs. Jane Adkins and Mrs. Priscilla
Trego. of Philadelphia
The house was prettily decorated with
white and yellow chrysanthemumS. \
buffet luncheon was served Mr. and Mrs.
Hillman, who are native Delswareans,
and have lived in Wilmington for many
wears, were presented with number of
useful gifts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
81 NEW DIVORCE
CAUSES DOCKETED
Listed for the Consideration Of
Court at.the November
Term.

Thirty-one new divorce cases appear
on the trial list OF the November term
Of court, which opened here today.
They are as follows:
Mary Geswicki VS.. John B. Gest-
wicki; Georgia l.. Gordy vs. Elmer c.
0ordy; Roy w. Mitchell vs. Jennie l..
Mitchell, Kent county cases; Annie
Rutter Horner VS.. John Simpson Hor-
ner: Frank H. Benge VS.. Florence E.
Benge; Florence Cross VS.. John M.
Cross; Valenty Wis VS.. Mary Wis; Os-
born r. Goldsborough VS.. Nellie M.
Goldsborough; Gertrude NJ. Chambers
VS.. Clarence 8. Chambers; John
Thomas Slant VS.. Rebecca Slant;
Evelyn Warren Taylor VS.. Harrison
Taylor: George III. Meginniss VS..
Mabel Meginnis; Florence c. kotz vs.
John Kotz. Kent county cases: James
A. ICrothers vs. Elizabeth Jones
Crothers; Nicola Fornari vs.. Palmina
Fornari; Earl Cole vs.. Jessie f. Cole;
James Fraser VS.. Marie h. Fraser;
Addie B. Bahrke We. Frederick w.
Bahrke; William +. Smith vs. Edith r.
Smith; Charles Stats vs. Edna NJ.
Stats; Ruth B. Short, an infant by
her next friend Virginia b. Salmon vs..
John Houston Short, Jr.; Jerry w.
Watson VS.. Louise NJ. Watson; Mary
NJ. Fischer rs. Willard l.. Fischer !;
Alexander Hollis VS.. Helen z. Hollis
Eleanor Dorset Burnet VS..
Philip Burnet; Ethel NJ. Davis vs.
Thomas c. Davis; Frank Blessing VS..
Mary Blessing; Carmine Sandridge VS..
Charles II. Sandridge: Mary F. Mason
VS.. Isaac r. Mason; William F. Barron
VS.. Ardella Virginia Baum, sometimes
known as Aldella Virginia Carson /;
Elmer p. Mcdaniel VS.. Margaret Nc
Daniel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
BATTERY II WINS WEEKLY
SHOOT AT RIFLE RANGE

Yesterday the results Of the sec
ond OF the weekly matches being CON
Quoted at the state rifle range by the
National Guard each Sunday, were as
follows: First, Battery II, New Castle /;
second, Battery e, Newark; third
Battery c. Wilmington: fourth. Bat
terry A, Wilmington The match was
fired over the 200 and 0-yard
ranges.
There were ten teams, of five men
each entered in the match Although
there was a slight haze In the early
morning 1t soon cleared away making
shooting conditions favorable Bat
terry ii of New Castle. was under the
command of Captain Duncan. There
were a large number of spectators
present at the match.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
METHODIST PREACHERS
ENTERTAIN VISITORS

The speaker at the meeting Of the
Methodist Episcopal Preachers Asso-
citation this morning was Rev. Robert
c. Wells of Philadelphia, who made
an address on The Gospel sof Doing"
The following visitors were. intro
duced and spoke briefly: Rev. w. L.
White of Bridgeville; Rev. r. r. Van
Dyke of Cecilton, Md; Rev Mr.. Nelson
Of Illinois; DR.. Dudley manager of the
Dickinson campaign reported a grand
total of $500 900 to date. Rev. George
White Dawson announced that the
next meeting of the City Missionary
Society win be held in Scott Church
next Monday al $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
START UNDER BAIL FOR
FURTHER AIRING

James Start of Middle Neck, Md.
who. was arrested in this city by
Federal Prohibition Agent lie Roy, on
Saturday. charged with violating the
Volstead Act. was held in $1,000 bail
this morning, for a further hearing
before U. s. Commissioner Cam.
1t is charged that Start was pos
sessing and selling intoxicating liquor.
The accused man is six feet, six inches
tall, aud when arrested by Agent lie
Roy. who Is of but medium stature,
caused quite a stir in the police sta
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
New Commission Named.

Judge Rice has appointed DIR. Ben
iamin r.. Neasey, George Sellers
Smith, John J. Monaghan, William q.
Robclen and Charles Il. Palmer COM
missioners 10 review the action of a
commission recently appointed to lay
out a new road in Brandywine hun
dred from Lore avenue TO the Rodman
road. Both commissions were ap-
pointed on application of the Levy
Court, which is not satisfied with the
route picked by the first commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Negro Heavily Fined for Assault.

Attacked by a colored man while he
was sweeping the pavement in front
oe his home last night, shoctly after
9 o'clock. DR. William F. Sherwood
Of SSS Washington street, sustained
painful injuries about the face, caused
by blows from the fists Of his assail-
ant AS a result Of the attack. Syl-
vester Hodges, % years Old was ar
rested and in City Court today was
fined $50 and costs. Hodges tried 10
establish an abb, claiming the as
sailant was another man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
MINE WAS JUST RESUMTNG
AFTER THE LONG STRIKE

williamsport. Pa. Nov. s.--The
Reilly Coal Company, at whose Spang-
Ter mine an explosion this morning
entombed between 30 and 95 miners.
is composed OF Charles J. Reilly. of
this city and hls brothgs, Jo-eph r..
william II. and John e. Reilly. of
Philadelphia. all former Wnliamsport
residents
G. j. Reilly stated today that over
coo men were employed AZ tho mine.
Their mines had been closed down ow
ing to the strike in the eoft coal
region and they were Just getting
started again.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
J. +. TRUITT IN CUSTODY.
Arrested Today on Warrant Alleging
Embezzlement of Bonds.

On a warrant sworn out seven weeks
ago. charging embezZlement. j. Ed
ward Truitt Of 107 South street, New
Castle. a stock broker with offices in
the Delaware Trust Building, was ar
rested this afternoon by Detectives
Wallace and Mcdaniel. and held at
the police station in default Of 1000
bail. for a hearing tomorrow morning.
Tr1itt is charged with the embezzle-
ment Of bonds valued at $500. the
property of John Eastland OF the Hotel
du Pont Mr Eistland ewore out the
warrant for his arrest. When arrest
ed, Truitt was in the company Of his
Ia wyer Henry r. lsaacs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
No Claims Against Cumberland Queen

No claims have been filed against the
fourm masted schooner Cumberland
Queen, which was sold by the United
States Marshals Office at public sale in
Seaford recently. Today was the
final day for the filing of any claims,
and it is probable the sale will be con-
hrmed by the court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
SUGGEST OVERHEAD BRIDGE To
RELIEVE TRAFFIC AT ELSMERE

Promoters of land development east
~ the Elsmere crossing of the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad are trying TO
induce the railroad company to put
a bridge over a cattle path. Should
the railroad company grant the re-
quest. the land promoters would con-
vert the cattle path into a boulevard.
which would start at Grant avenue.
pass under the railroad and con-
meet with the du Pont road The pro
moters plan 10 extend the boulevard
later 10 Prices Corner, paralleling
the Lincoln Highway. The boulevard
would be 60 feet wide, with a 25-foot
building reservation on each side. Ii
would relieve public traffic over the
grade crossing at Elsmere
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
FRRTEBRA BROKEN.
L. of p. Freshman Critically Ill From
Injuries Sustained In Game.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Nov. 6.-"Jack" Lang
OF BinghamJon, y. Y. star quarter
back OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vania freshmen football team. was to-
day in critical condition in the Uni
versity hospital. as a result OF in
juries received Saturday in a game
with Mercersburg Academy at Mer-
cersburg. Pa.
\ vertebra is said 10 be broken lust
below the neck. Lang IS 10 years
old.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
FLEE SHORE HOTEL BLAZE.
Hundreds Rush From Their Homes in
Night Clothes as Hotel Burns.
1 Press TO Every Evening.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Atlantic City. Nov. 6.-Hundreds Of
families living IN the vicinity OF Con-
necticut and Atlantic avenues were
forced TO fee IN their night clothing
with whatever available covering they
could find when a fire OF mysterious
origin suddenly broke out in the rear
Of the Savoy hotel. shortly after :
o'clock this morning.
The fire was discovered shooting
through the windows OF the hotel.
which IS unoccupied for the winter
months, and was finally extinguished
at o'clock. after cutting the etruc-
ture in the rear. Loss IS estimated at
$4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
95 MEN ENTOMBED IN \
PENNSYLVANIA MINE
Continued from page 1.

usual, because Monday is a light
working day.
y
Philadelphia. Nov. s.--John r..
Reilly, general manager OF the Joseph
II. Reilly Coal Company. Inc, said
he had only indefinite information as
10 the extent of the explosion in the
companys mine at Spangler. Mr.
Reilly said every provision for the
comfort and treatment Of injured men
wac provided for at the mine. He left
at once for Spangler. whore no ex-
pected 10 arrive late today.
II was learned in railroad circle,
that tho Cambria Mining Company o
Johnstown. started an emergency
rescue force to Spangler by moto
truck spangler In in the northwes
corner OF Cambria county.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Fair Directors 10 be Reduced.

The stockholders of the Delaware
State Fair Association, Inc, have re-
ceived notices Of a meeting to be held
Tuesday, November 21, when changes
TO the bylaws VIII be voted on. 1t
is planned TO reduce the Board of
Directors from 80 members to IS
members, with an executive commit
tee Of five members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
David Warfieid Here,

David Belasco has brought his en-.
tire Merchant of Venice" company
here to finish rehearsals prior to the
premiere at The Playhouse Friday
night. The company headed by Davic
Warfield. numbers 147 persons. Their,
were five carloads Of scenery, which
is being set up at The Playhouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Hold Christening Party.

Nr. and Mrs. Henry J. Woerner OF
1909 Lowering avenue entertained a
number Of relatives and friends Of this
ely and Philadelphia yesterday after
noon at the christening of their
daughter. Eleanor Marie. born October
q. in Delaware Hospital. Mrs. Woer-
ner was formerly Miss Mary T. Little.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs s. Andrew
Little Of this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Moose MinstreIs and Dance.

Wilmington Lodge No. 1S4, Loyal
order Of Moose, will hold their annual
minstrel show and dance on Friday
evening at the New Century Club.
There will be two hours of dancing
after the show. Music will be furnish
I'd by Joe Dale's orchestra.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Eastern Star Benefit Performances.

The Delaware Order of the Eastern
Star Will hold benefit performances at
the Queen. Majestic and Arcadia
theatres beginning today and contin-
uinS until November IS, TO raise
money for The building fund. Tickets
may be secured by applying 20 Miss
Lille S. Riley. phone BLEW. or 10
the members Of the various chapters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
{. A. Rudolph for Postmaster.

Republicans say Charles A. Rudolph
will take the Civil Service examina-
ton for the Wilmington postoffice.
Mr.. Rudolph is a former director Of
the Street and Sewer Department and
has been a member OF the Young
Mems Republican Club for many
wears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Protective Legion Dance.

Wilmington Legion, No. $40, Nation
Al Protective Legion. Will hold a
masquerade dance on Wednesday eve
ming al the lodge room at Pythian
Castle. 500 West street. All members
of the legion and their friends are in
vited 10 attend. In addition 10 the
masked dance there will be music and
singing. The affair will commerce at
O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
BALTIMORE LAWYER GUILTY.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Baltimore. Nov. 6.-Harrv B Wolf
well-known criminal lawyer and form
er Congressman, today was found gull
~ of conspiracy to ohstruct justice in
connection with the holdup and mur-
der Of William h. Norris at Park ave-
nue. and Madison street August IS
last
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
DIR. Johns 10 Arrive Eridar.

Rev. Benjamin NJ. Johns, accom-
panied by his family, will come to VIII
mington from Oheonta, n. Y. next
Friday, when he will assume the pas
toratc of Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church. His inaugural sermon will be
preached on November IL. The church
will give Mr.. Johns and his family a
reception later
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Mi3up in Ninth Ward Ballots.

BY mistake someone has distributed
on the west side of the Ninth ward
$50 ballots intended for the east side
of that ward. Should they be cast
on the west side at tomorrow's cleo
ton, they would adversely affect
nominees for the Levy Court,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Jerry Marando Burned

Jerry Marando, two years old, living
on Maryland avenue, was badly burned
about the face and arms on Saturday.
when matches with which he was playing
became ignited. His injuries were
dressed at the Delaware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Get Together Supper at St. Paurs.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF St. Paurs
NJ. Z. Church will serve a get-together
supper this evening at o'clock at the
church. Members Of the Sunday
School Board. the official board. group
members, and assistants will be
present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Phila. Girl Sought Here,

The Philadelphia authorities have
asked the local police to aid in the
search for Alice Duncan. IL years old,
Of 1892 East Cumberland street, Phil
adelphia, who disappeared from her
home several days ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Miss Ellis Hostess.

a birthday party was given by Sara
4. Ellis at her home at 1000 Concord
syenue. a number OF her little friends
Sere present. The evening was spent
IN playing games. The little folks
were in costume.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Supper Mt Stantou

The Ladies' Aid of St. James P. T.
Church, Stanton, will give a chicken
patty supper at the Masonic Hall
Newport, on Wednesday. November
IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
RnnaMaYs Sent Home.

John Biltngsley and Leonard Ran
dali, runaway boys, who We're arrest
ed in Wilmington last week, were
taken back TO Washington Saturday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
wofkhOuse Prisoners Earn Big Sum.

Prisoners at the county workhouse
earned in cash and bonus S3,59S.55
during the month Of October, according
TO the report of Warden NJ s Plummer
The report states that the amount due
the inmates is S5,5l0.S6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-06
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Ford have
returned from the Horty-Quinn we'd
ding in Clarksburg, West Virginia
last Saturday week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-30
TRACES OF MOONSHlNE FOUND
ON LOCAL MANS OHIO FARM
Local Coal Merchant Asks Adams
County Officers to Search His Farm
Three Barrels of Mash Found.

Mr.. George H. Mitchell, local coal
merchant, has returned from a visit
to his Adams county farm and reports
the finding Of traces of moonshining
on his farm for which his tenant and
son have been fined in the Adams
county courts.
Mr.. Mitchell motored to his farm
Sunday arriving unannounced and
found traces which led him to believe
that his tenants were moonshining
liquor. Fearing that the courts would
be upon him, he went to West Union
and reported the matter. She sheriff
and deputies went to the Mitchell farm
and made a careful search where they
found three large fifty-gallon barrels
of moonshine mash but evidently the
still and other equipment had been re-
moved
George Vincent, Mr.. Mitchell's ten
ant, and his son, Alvin Vincent, were
arrested by the officers and given a
trial at West Union where they were
fined 800 and costs each.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-30
OPENING OF SEVERAL
COUNTY SCHOOLS DELAYED
Three County Schools win Suffer De-
lay In Opening Due to Repairs to
the School Buildings.

County Superintendent George H..
Turnipseed announced Wednesday
morning that there would be some de-
lay in the opening Of school this year
at Minerva, orangeburg and Rector
vile due to certain improvements be-
ing made to the school buildings at
these places.
All of the other schools in the coun-
ty will open the 1929 term on next
Tuesday morning. At Minerva school
will not open until September 18th be-
cause Of repairs to tho building. At
Orangeburg the school building will
not be ready for occupancy until the
first Monday in October and at Rector
Vile the building will not be ready un-
til September 18th.
If further delays are necessary the
superintendent will make the an,
nouncement in due time. ALI Other
schools in the county are ready ant
the full force of teachers have beer
procured in all parts of the county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-30
ANDREW CRAIG dies
/. after LINGERING ILLNESS
Cancer Proves Fatal to Wen Known
Maysville Man-Funeral to Bc Held
Thursday Evening.

ANDY" Craig, one Of the best known
Of the old time citizens OF Maysville,
died at his home in the West End
Tuesday evening at 6:15 o'clock after
a long illness caused by cancer Of the
stomach. He has been bed fast for
more than two months and suffered
untold agonies during his protracted
illness.
Known among his friends as Andy"
"Hootie" and Colonel, he was most
popular for his big heartedness and
loyalty TO his friends. There was moth
ing he wouldn't do at the request Of
a friend.
He is survived by his faithful wife
and one brother, Mr.. Robert Craig, OF
Covington, and was "a years Of age.
The funeral will be held from the
home OF his niece, Mrs. James Frost,
Jr.. in West Second street Thursday
afternon at 2 o'clock with services by
Rev. John A. Davis, OF the Baptist
church. Burial will be made in the
Maysville cemetery,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-30
NOTICE

Policy holders OF the Farmers Mu-
tual Insurance Company, OF Mason
County. are hereby notified that ac-
cording to section 3. paragraph No. z,
Restrictions, reads as follows: I'm
case OF loss under this policy the In
sured shall give immediate notice to
the company Of such loss, and failure
to give such notice within twenty (2o)
days after loss has occurred will
forfeit the insureds right to recover
from tho company"
All persons holding a policy and
who has suotained loss are urgently
requested to report such loss immedi-
ately. JAMES b. KEY,
29Aug3t Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-30
ONE OF THE BANO'S
MOST PLEASANT TRIPS
People Of the Big Sandy Region Are
Treating Cardinal Band Royalty
Says Report From Managers.

Colonel Russell Wednesday received
this note from the band now playing
for the Lawrence County Fair at Lou
isa, KY:
Bear Barbour: If you don't get up
here you will miss a trip you would
enjoy. The band is making the great
est hit have ever known.
THE people are treating us royalty
and you. l know, would have a big
time up here.
played in parade today at 10 a. M,
and at 1:30 p. m. marched to the ball
park and played there Play tonight
concert beginning at p. m.
"All well. Got your wire but had
answered it this morning.
"HENDRICKSON and GLASCoCK."