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The Dolores star., 1922-11-10
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The Dolores star., 1922-11-10
Retiring Postmaster Honored.

A smoker was held in the rooms of
the Dolores Recreation Club building
Monday evening in honor of w. F..
Ordway our retiring postmaster. This
was strictly stag party there being
seventy-two of Mr.. Ordway's gentle
men friends present.
DR.. H. C. Lefurgey acted as master
of ceremonies and called first on Mr..
j. ]. Harris to speak. Mr.. Harris,
who has been a close friend of Mr..
Ordway since the early eighties, spoke
of the high esteem in which Mr.. Ord
way has always been held by his fellow
men and gave some of the amusing
incidents connected with Mr.. Ordway's s
history that had come under his obser-
walton during the time he had known
him.
The business men of Dolores had
purchased rocking chair, pipe and
can of tobacco for the retiring post
master as token of appreciation for
his long and faithful service to our
people. These Mr.. Harris presented
to him at the close of his talk.
Others were called on and gave short
talks expressing their appreciation of
Mr.. Ordway IS service to the community
and his genial and accommodating dis
position.
After the talks those present were
entertained by singing, dancing, reci-
tations and music. Ridgway Kermode
and Mike Spyres were the jig artists,
Hal Martin and E. G. Richardson re-
cited, E. G. Richardson, H. B. Thayer,
Ridgway Kermode. J. E. Marshall and
r. F. Greene sang, Sheriff F. A.
Wheatland, Marshal George Wheatland,
DR.. Lefurgey and Rev. Gregg played
the mouth harp and Mike Spyres
ratified the bones.
Sandwiches, doughnuts. coffee, candy,
cigars and cigarettes were serve.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10
DoLoREs, MoNTEzUMA COUNTY. COLORADO NOVEMBER
Card of Thanks.

10 those who assisted in and were
present at the entertainment in nv be.
nall Monday night, accept my sincere
thanks. At the end of my thirty-eipbtb
year as your pioneer postmaster and
at my retirement from active life I
was certainly gratified to know that
have such strong hold on the
affections of my community. As a
pioneer of this section of the San Juan
BASIN for nearly fifty years, | have
seen our good country advance from a
hunters ana cattleman's paradise in
Its widest state, with its hardships and
excltements, to a paradise of beautiful
homes and happy people, and I now
stand aside and view with satisfaction
the advancement of peace and prosper
lty, and may God be with you all until
the final reunion of Pioneers.
Sincerely yours,
w. F. ORpwAY,
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

The Ladies Aid society were royalty
entertained November lst at the home
of Mrs. Cliff Johnston on Summit
Kidge. Delicious refreshments were
served, and music by Mrs. Johnston
and Lucille johnson enlivened nimble
fingers. Eighteen members and
several visitors were present. The
visitors were Rev Gregg, V. Bradfeld.
Mrs. Barret, Mrs. Erickson, Mrs. Lowe,
Mrs. Reavis and Mrs. Mathews. The
lady visitors all joined the society. The
next meeting will be with Mrs, Lou
ella Johnson November Is. Mrs.
Johnson expects to leave in the near
future for California.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10
A Slicker.

Don't you want to buy bicycle to
ride around your farm on?' asked the
hardware clerk, as he wrapped up the
nails. "They're cheap now. l can let
you have first-class one for $35. ("
'T'd rather put $S5 in COW, re-
piled the farmer.
"But think" persisted the clerk,
'.how foolish you would look riding
around on cow.
"Oh, don't know, said the farmer
stroking his chin; mo more foolish,
guess, than would milkin' bicycle. ;
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Next Monday night, November l3,
is the regular meeting night of the
Parent-Teacher Association. Prof.
c. G. Smith and his boy scouts will
have charge of the program and will
entertain with stereoptican pictures.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10
Expression of Appreciation.
w. F. ORpwAY,

l wish to thank the people of this
section for giving me the large vote
that received and hope that | will fill
the office to your satisfaction and
credit to our part of the state.
Very truly yours.
K. W. CALKINs.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Strayed Small horse mule, dark
brown mixed with gray, branded G W
on left shoulder. Please notify L. C.
Hackett, Ackmen, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

There was large attendance at the
meeting of Pythian Sisters Wednesday
evening, a number of members from
the country being present. Three
persons were initiated into the
mysteries of the order - Mrs. j. r.
Becher, Mrs. C. w. Smith and Miss
Faun Smith. Refreshments were
served
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Bring all old suits and overcoats and
have them cleaned and pressed or
refined, or let US order you new one.
Perry's Cleaning and Pressing Shop.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

The box elder tree at the corner of
The Star office has gotten its dates
mixed and is putting out a growth of
new leaves as though it were the
spring of the year.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

The Willing Workers wish to thank
the public for the generous patronage
they received at the dinner served
Tuesday. The net proceeds were
S2l.S
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

The many friends of ]. ]. Harris
will be glad to learn that he is out
again after being confined to his home
by illness for the past two weeks.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

The recent SHOWS have put the
ground in shape for blowing, and the
wise dry farmer will turn all the
ground he can this fall.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Wanted Ito hear from owner of farm
for sale. State price. Mrs. w. Booth,
Box D, Hipark, Des M oines, Iowa.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

U. I. Trimble is on duty again at
the store after being confined to his
nome for several days with boil on
his neck.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Clark returned
Monday from short visit in Califor.
MIA. They were accompanied on the
return trip by Guy Said.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Mrs. G. F. Sullivan came down from
Red Rock, Saturday and visited with
her daughter. Elizabeth, until Sunday
noon.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

l.. .. Beam of Denver. arrived in
Dolores yesterday and journeyed on to
Dove Creek to visit with his cousin,
M. B. Kinney.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

For Sale-A saddle mare years old,
also saddle. Inquire of C. W. Aus
tin at the Rust Lumber & Mere. Co.
S2p35
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

For Sale Ten good, big purebred
Rambouillet bucks in good condition.
Inquire Of J. B. Millard, Stoner, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

The Willing Workers of the Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. Harry
Morgan November %.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10

Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Howell we're Du.
range visitors the first of the week.
The Dolores star., 1922-11-10
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

j. K. Trimble returned Tuesday from
short visit in Durango.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
Jump--Davis Wedding

Miss Leanora DAVIS, daughter of Mr..
Isaac Nj. Davis. of this town, and Mr..
Hernert E. Jump, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William +. Jump, of Easton, Md, were
married Saturday ut noon by Rev. F..
H. Moore, of Wayne, Pa, former pas
tor OF Forest Presby terian Church.
The bride was gowned in a travelling
suit of midnight blue poiret twill with
braid and wore an embroidered taffeta
hat to correspond. The groom's gift
was beautiful string of pearls. ,Mr.
and Mrs. Jump are spending their
honeymoon in New York, Boston and
Norfolk. returning by way of Baltimore
to their future home, Easton, Md,
where Mr.. Jump has accepted posi-
tion with the Maryland Credit Finance
Corporation. He is a graduate of St.
Johns College, class of 1915, Annapo-
lis, Md. The bride, who resided at 1405
Rodney street, Wilmington, was q
teacher in No. 2 School in that city.
Following the ceremony brida
luncheon was served at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Moore.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
Family Re-union

MIR. and Mrs. Walter Vansant held a
family reunion at their home at Lore
wood Grove on Sunday. 1t was in the
nature of farewell to Mrs. Vansant's $
sister, Mrs. Edward Gerstenberger,
who left this week for her home in
Texas, after spending two months with
her Middletown relatives.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Echenhofer, Misses Mary and
Pauline Bauer, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Price, of Middletown; Mr. and Mrs.
George Echenhofer and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Echenhofer and children,
Mrs. Addie Irwin, of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. Dempsey and Miss
Pauline Dempsey, of Wilmington; Mrs.
Gerstenberger and little son, of Texas,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Vansant and family,
of Lorewood.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
OBITUARY ~'
Mrs. Sarah Cleaver

Mrs. Sarah Cleaver, age "a, died
suddenly Sunday morning, at l o'clock,
at her home on Washington street, Del
aware City. She had been i'll for only
a few days. On last Saturday, she sat
on her front porch and conversed with
friends passing by. That night her
daughter, Elizabeth, heard her call but
by the time she could reach her side she
was dead.
Mrs. Cleaver was born in Maryland
in 1888. She married Peter Cleaver on
April 8. 1866, and went to Mr.. CleaVer's =
farm near Kirkwood as Il bride. In
1892 they moved into Delaware City
and she had lived there since. Mr..
Cleaver died about 18 years ago.
Five children survive her: Mrs.
James H. Batten, St. Georges; Mrs.
Alfred j. Davidson, State Road; Mrs.
Hannah Hance. Delaware City; Frank
Cleaver. st. Georges; Miss Elizabeth
Cleaver. Delaware City; also II grand
children. and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cleaver was lifelong member
of the Delaware City Methodist Episco-
pal Church.
Funeral services were held at her
late home Wednesday afternoon, at 2
o'clock, interment being made in Hick-
ory Grove cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
Escaped Prisoner Captured

After search which lasted until
o'clock Monday morning, Watty Wana-
maker, Negro, who escaped from the
county workhouse, at Greenbank Sum
day afternoon, was captured Monday
by warden M S. Plummer and his as
sistants at Middetown.
Wanamaker had been assigned to
work on one of the farms of the work.
house and violated the honor system
by walking away.
He was convicted of larceny and
sentenced to six months Imprisonment
on April 8. He is 30 years old and has
wife and family.
"The credit for catching the prison.
err" the warden said belongs to Chief
of Police Fisher of Middletown and
former prisoner, who searched all night
and were rewarded with the arrest"
The prisoner was landed back at the
workhouse about II o'clock Monday
morning.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
FOREST CHURCH NOTES
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday, July I'd, 1922.
1880 A. M. Morning service. Chill
dren's Day exercises.
730 2. NJ. Evening service. Ser
mon by the Pastor.
Mid-week service every Wednesday
evening at 730.
Row Scout meeting every Friday at
7.00P. M.
We expect good attendance at the
Children's Day exercises. There are
few parents who are not interested, to
some extent. in the christian education
of their children. Those who are in
different to the religious training of
their family are to be pltied as we'll as
censored. The week day secular educa-
tion of our public schools teaches our
children how to make living. The
Sunday School aims to teach them how
to make life. To make living in
this world is very important; but to
make life capable or to dwell at God s
right hand is infinitely more important.
Religious education is second to none.
Let. as many as possible be present
next Sabbath morning to give their
support and encouragement to this de-
partrhent of our church work. "Train
up child in the way he should go, and
when he is old he will not depart from
it," Proverbs 22:6.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
FALL IN | BUDDY!

In more than II, 900 communities the
world over to-day your old buddies are,
Through The American Legion. still in
action. fighting at home for the land
that was good enough to fight for
abroad.
There &re vacant places in the ranks
that can never be filled, blank files
dedicated to the memory of old ship
mates who went West when death rode
in the air and sea.
But there's your old place in the line,
Buddy, waiting for you. and the bugle
of duty sounds "Rall in." There are no
written orders or commands except
those of your conscience, and bunk ia
tigue brings no excited top kicker.
Just the same, Soldier, The American
Legion needs you and you need The
American Legion. That's ty-fifty.
Hold up your end and become a mem
ber.
By -Saturday-July 1st.
Middletown Post No. Is wants to have
every eligible service man and woman
enrolled as member.
Your honorable discharge is your
eligibility ticket.
Your legion button tells the world
you have such discharge.
For further informatio call at
DIR. LOUIS LEvINsoN' OFFICE,
Middletown, Delaware,
Adjutant Post No. Is.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson, young farmer,
residing near Sassatras, Md, shot HIM
self twice in the breast with double
barrel shotgun at four O'Clock Wednes
day morning, and died two hours later.
Mr.. Robinson arose at his usual hour
and after calling his men descended the
stairs to the lower floor where he
secured the gun and going to the
kitchen fired the two fatal shots
which resulted in his death.
The only cause assinged for the man
taking his own life is the fact that he
had been notified to vacate the farm
where he resided, and this seemed
to weigh heavily on his mind. He had
talked great deal of this matter and
his relatives and friends ale convinced
that it drove him to take his own life.
Deceased was highly respected in the
community in which he lived, and his
death was great shock to his relatives
and numerous friends. He was 30 years
of age and leaves devoted wife and
two small children to mourn his un-
timely death.
Funeral services were held at his late
residence, Friday afternoon, at two
O o'clock, and interment was made in
Forest Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
ODESSA

Miss Ethel Jarrel, of Mt. Pleasant,
is the guest of Mrs. j. X. Orrell.
Miss Bertha Fitzgerald, of Bridge
ton, N. j., is visiting Mrs. Lee Heller.
William Morrison and wife and Will
liam Oglesby. of Chester, were visitors
in town on Tuesday.
Andrew Miller and wife, of Philadel-
phia, spent the weekend with Jacob
Muehlberg and family.
Mrs. George Swain and Miss Julia
Paynter, of st. Georges, visited Mrs.
H. Kronemier last week
The DUPONT boulevard which has been
closed to the public for repairs was re-
opened on Saturday last.
Mrs. Simmerman and daughter, of
Brdgeton, N. j., are visiting her sis
ter. Mrs. Clara Gremminger.
Rev. Robert Hodgson, wife and
Hodgson's parents, at Lewis.
Mrs. John Heldmyer, who is i'll at her
home on Main street with high blood
pressure, is some better at this writing.
Misses Emily E. Ed Yards and Eliza
beth Edwards, of Goshen, N. Y, have
been guests of their sister, Mrs. Levin
James.
John Stewart and family and little
Margaret Villains, of Chester, Pa. =,
visited Howard Morris and family on
sunday.
Miss Lillian M. Aker left on Monday
for Newark where she will attend the
summer school at the Univ ersity of
Delaware.
The usual services Sunday: Sunday
School at 10 A. M; preaching by the
Pastor at II A. NJ; Epworth League at
p. M; preaching service at 7.30 2. M.
Arrangements are being made to
have pictures of a national and patri-
otic nature shown at the Metho-
dist Church Sunday evening, July 9th.
All are welcome.
Frank Skean and wife, Mrs. Charles
Morris, Mrs. Isaiah Stewart, of Chester,
and Mrs. Edward Andrews, of Moores-
town, N. j., visited H. Morris and
| family this week.
Clarence Toppin and wife, and Will.
liam Bentzwick and wife. of Whining.
ton, and F. P. Long, of Washington,
d. c., were guests of Mrs. Elizabeth
Long last Saturday.
On last Friday evening a number oi
| the neighbor ladies called at the M. E
Parsonage. The time was spent play
ing games and visiting together. Al
| 10 O'Clock refreshments were served
and the program was concluded by diff
ferent ladies reading quotations from
the book of Proverbs.
Isaac West, highly respectable col
ored man, died at his home on Saturda.
morning of general debility. Isaai
was wel-known character in Odessa
was veteran in the Civil War, ant
was most obliging and accommodatn,
to all. The funeral services were hell
on Monday from his late home.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
FRUIT COMING BACK
Delaware's Peach And Apple Crop.
Up to Normal
TOMATOES VERY PROMISING

Bearing out the prediction for a
bumper fruit year, statistics assembled
by the freight traffic department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad for the present
season, when compared with last year.
show that Delaware is gradually return
ing to its place among the leading fruit
raising sections of the country. The
business up to and including last week,
says the Delmarvia Star of Whining
ton, shows an increase ranging from 25
to many hundred per cent, the greatest
Increase being on apples and peaches,
the crop of which was practically nil
last season. The strawberry season
was good one in the State, and the
blackberry and raspberry shipments
are now on, with huckleberries soon to
reach their peak.
The apple shipping season began on
last Thursday, which is about ten DAYS
earlier than common. On Friday there
were 1886 baskets or 10 carloads of
apples consigned to northern points.
From all indications the crop this year
will be at least 500 per cent. increase
over last year when it amounted to lit
tie. During the entire season of 1921
there were but ID. 442 baskets shipped
whereas in the first few shipments last
week the total including Friday ship
ments was 40,505 baskets. Potatoes,
both white and sweet, will return
heavier yields this summer to Delaware
farmers than for many years. Prepara-
tions are going forward to care for the
larger shipments. The outlook for
cantaloupes and watermelons, accord
ing to data which Traffic Agent Stein
of the Pennsylvania Railroad has as
sembled, shows that the melon crop is
speedily returning to normal and this
year will show big percentages of in
crease over last year.
Although the growers of tomatoes
held off for long time last winter and
early spring, refusing to make con-
tracts to raise tomatoes for the can
neries, it is now stated that practically
all OF the canneries that have been ac-
customed to canning tomatoes will be
operated sthis season. There may be
some few houses that will not operate,
but this will not be due entirely to abb
sence of tomatoes. The crop of peaches,
which used to be one of the largest in
Delaware, will show slight return to
fha al kI
pated that there will be at least 800
carloads of peaches moved this sum-
mer.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
Strahorn-Carty Wedding

, Miss Lillian Carly, and Wilkin /.
Strahorn, of Wilmington, were married
at 80 o'clock Wednesday, by the Rev.
j. w. r. Sumwalt, pastor of Grace M.
F.. Church. The couple was attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w. Nelson, of
Marshallton. Mrs. Nelson is sister of
Mr.. Strahorn.
The bride wore sand colored poiret
twill coat suit, with French blue hat.
Her corsage bouquet was of sweetheart
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Strahorn are at
Ocean City, N. j., and on their return
will live at .910 Jackson street. Will
mington. The bride is former resi-
dent of this town.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
This store will close at 6 P. M.
during July and August. Satur-
days IL P. M.
WILLIAM N. DONOVAN.
Firemen's Carnival

When the fire alarm is sounded the
Volunteer Hose Co. gives ready re-
sponse and soon you hear it said; "Oh,
it wasn't much, just chimney or roof
on fire" Do you stop to think why it
wasn't much of fire? Because our
boys are always on the job, ever ready
and on the alert. The people of the
community owe it to them to help pro-
vide necessary equipment to encourage
them to retain this stand.
Sister towns help the boys now, you
may need their help later. Only few
more nights left, so please send your
fancy work, aprons or parcel post pack
ages promptly if you happen to be a
late one. Better late than never
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
At The Smyrna Opera House

Friday and Saturday, June 80 and
July :" The Sign on the Door,. I"
Vivid in stage, now screen drama with
Norma Talmadge responding splendidly
to its histronic demands, it ranks among
her best. Remember 1.-The Sign on the
Door" as stage play? Remember its
thrall, the way it reached out and held
you, made you live through every mo-
ment of the life of girl who didn t
know men till she married one. Just
one more question. Can you think of any
play more suited to the talents of Norma
Talmadge? We think not Enacted by
her and directed by Herbert Brenon
1.-The Sign on the Door" must be
counted among the few superlative
productions of the year.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
CAPTAIN John Morris

On Saturday evening last Captain
John Morris, of Odessa, passed away
at the home of his son, Howard Morris,
of bright's disease, after an illness of
almost ten weeks, aged 81 years.
Mr.. Morris was born at Seaford and
while young man located in Chester,
Pa. and was married to Miss Catherine
Ewing, of New Jersey, in 1849. He
was made captain of a schooner which
operated between Chester and Bos-
ton, Mass, and also hauled the stone
which helped to build the Cape May
jetty. Mrs. Morris died about 10 years
ago. Mr.. Morris leaves the following
children to mourn bis loss: Mrs. Emily
Mcclellan, of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs.
Isaiah Stewart, of Chester, Pa; Mrs.
Edward Andrews, of Moorestown, N.
j., and Jonn f., and Ho%ard Morris,
of Odessa.
Funeral services were held on Tues
day afternoon, Rev. Robert Hodgson,
officiating, and Rev. +. IL. Derrickson
assisting; interment Drawers Gene
terry.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday. July I'd, 1922.
$50 A. M. Devotional meeting of
the Brotherhood.
1890 A. NJ. Sacrament of the Lord $
Supper. 1t is hoped that all parents
will bring their children. who are MEM
bers of the church, with them. and
that the whole family will commune
together.
1l.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
Bro. NJ. b. Burris, Supt.
7.30 T.. Nj. Fourth of July sermon.
There are few things that must be
done on Sunday that cannot be done
either before or after church.
Prayer and Praise Service on Wednes-
day evening at 7. 30 O'Clock.
E. w. Mcdowell, Pastor.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
George H. Houston

The funeral of George H. Houston,
who died at Willow Grove, Pa, was
held here Monday, with interment in
Forest Cemetery.
Mr.. Houston formerly resided in this
neighborhood and owned fine farm.
He was rs years old, and is survived by
widow, who was Miss Anna Cochran,
daughter of the late Richard Cochran,
and one daughter Mrs. Anita Houston
Rothwell, wife of Eugene Rothwell, of
Willow Grove.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-01
BASE BALL

The Middetown base ball team ex-
perienced little difficulty in defeating
the Epworth Church team of Whining
ton, at Academy Park. last Saturday
afternoon, by the score of 8 to l.
Watts, the young slab artist who did
the pitching for the local team kept the
Wilmingtonians guessing throughout
the contest and the general opinion
among the fans who watched him per-
form is that he is real prospect and
with little more experience will be
good enough to hold his own in fast
company.
The locals took kindly to Hughes
delivery and gathered II safe drives
during the game.
The score by innings follows: