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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-07
VIII Tn he PrObatcd

NEW BRUNSWICK, June T.
The will of William T. Edsar, who
died here on October q. has been
admitted for probate by the surro-
gate. Edward T. McManus is
named as executor Of the document
which was witnessed by William Ed
win and Florence and Emily M.
Netzel. The application for the pro-
bate names Milton A. Edgar. a
brother, OF Metuchen. and Albert
Edgar, q grandson. also OF Me-
tuchen, az surviving relatives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-07
Y. n. Honors Two Women

.NEw YORK. June 1.-Two wo-
men were among recipients Of hon
orary degrees at New York Univer-
sity.
They are Mrs. Helen Hartley Jen-
kins, humanitarian, master Of hu-
name letters.
Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whit
ney, sculptress. master Of arts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-07

Plans for the anniversary cele-
byation Of the institution Of the
lodge will be made by Violet Re-
bekah Lodge No. S.. Odd Fellows.
tonight at its meeting at Odd Fell
lows hall. The celebration accord
ing to present plans will be held at
the meeting of the lodge two weeks
from tonight.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31
Mrs. Sarah Warfield Clay
Succurnbs In Lexington

Mrs. Sarah Warheld Caly, ag-
ed 81 years, widow Of the late
Mr.. Sidney G.. Clay, Sr., who was
wealthy land owner of Bour-
bon county, died at her home in
Lexington, Monday following a
protracted illness due to the in
hrmities of age. Mrs. Clay, who
was the mother of the late Hon.
Sidney G. Clay, IT,. of near Pa
ris. who represented Bourbon in
the Kentuck legislature. resided
for years at the Clay country es-
tate near Escondida, where the
family still own large body Of
land. After the death Of her
husband, which occurred in 1890,
Mrs. Clay and her children NOV
ed to Lexington where they have
since resided. Mrs. Clay's pa
rents were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Thomas Warfeld, of Lexington.
Mrs. Clay is survived by four
children: Mrs. William V. Jud-
son, wife of General Judson, Of
the United States Army; Mrs.
Rogers Clay of Frankfort, whose
husband is Judge Clay Of the
Appellate court; Mrs. William
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31

said Charge it." At the end OF
! his stay he had a bill Of some
thing like $l74 for golf balls.
But, oh Joy, here comes new
golf ball, selling at l0cents each
Boy, did you say 10c each?'
asks the down trodden golfer.
81 sure did" said the salesman.
That can't be a golf ball. wag-
ged the doubling golfer, that's a
pool ball for the college Senior
nuts to fool with" "Have you
tried it," asked bystandcr.
No replied the golfer. We'll, I"
came the reply, Il have and I am
buying two dozen more Put
that, in your pipe and smoke it.
+ Soft goes They say the big
store buyers are standing in line,
calling each other names, elbow
ing and showing, trying to get
their orders for l0c balls filled
ahead OF their competitors Fiji
ty thousand dollars worth solid
the first month. One hundred
thousand dollars worth the sec
ond month" Whew Wait a
minute! 1t doesn't make any
difference whether it is SO or not.
This merely goes to show how
eager the exasperated golfer IS,
to get back to earth in his OK
pense for golhng.
Now comes another new golf
ball to retail at Zoe each 81 per
sdozell-with the manufacturer
guaranteeing that Il viii not cut
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31
ElOYLE'S new NAME
FOR SPIRITUALISM

New York, May 31-Sir Ar
thur Conan DOYLE came to Amer
lea as a prophet, he said today
He then declared that within ter
years there would be religious
landslides in this country and Aus
tralia and that when the dust
clouds lift spirituaEsm will be
the prevailing religion. He just
returned from lecture tour Oh
the country.
During his tour he said he had
sosght relief merely to interest
his audiences and then let them
look further into the mysteries
themselves.
Spiritualism is filtering into
the churches anr Speeding rapid
" over the world. he declared. a
striking example" he said, was
the remarks OF former President
Wilson on the unknown sol
der
you may recall, he said Of the
unknown soldier that he was not
alone; that lowering about were
the souls of thousands who had
given their lives in the war"
said Sir Arthur. You even hear
the clergy saying the same thing.
What is it? SpirituaIism. But
they don't call it that because
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31
A new SPORT or KINGS

Horse racing used 10 Je called
! The Sport OF Kings" It's cid
stuff, now. Along came the an
tomobiles with their Is straight,
SIS and double 6's, anal all the
other ways Of scattering the
coin OF the realm Then the
alrPlane began to burn mp dads
money.
However, none OF these mere
trifes have anything on golf.
They even say that in old New
York state, where there are only
two statutory gorunds for d.,
vorce they are thinking Of adding
golf as a third. The high COST d
@golf already has been named in
divorce proceedings iii Jerse,-,
Michigan and other ultra states.
Out i'll bleeding" Kansas there
used to be eight grounds for di-
vorce, but no doubt Senator Cap
per's Farm Bloc will soon add
CRAFTY golf as the ninth reason.
A story come steaning up
from a teapot course in tie sun
ny South that one gay old golf
er. not acquainted with the Pal
metto, was little careless with
slices and hooks. even though lie
insisted on using regular &c and
SLIGO golf balls. Every time he
ordered another dozen he simply
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31

even with the iron. 1t is said
TO be perfectly balanced, and will
drive true that it can be bacl;
spun or put through any tricks
that any golfer can do with the
regulation bali.
There is another thing about
this new Henry" that seems
amazing. 1t is reported that Il
curious golfer took four Or 1--WE
standard golf balls, which are
supposed to qualify at 162 Tor
tournament play. and put them
on the scale. One weighed 1.54,
another 1.56 and a third 1.57.
Only one reached 100. Not ono
came up to the 1.62 standard.
Then a half dozenSof the new
make 20c balls were put on the
scale. None OF these weighed
less than 159 and none over Tsp.
In other words, these new fliv-
vers were more standard thar
the so-called Royils Roocea.
1t all sounds like joke. anu
perhaps the wise acres OF the
Association viii bar this new ball.
III tournament play, but if they
do, it will probably only make the
hard working golfer order three
instead of two dozen at time,
and compel the manufacturer toll
double his present equipment.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31

50 Mes5aline UndeFskrts, choice -----------$3.45
80 Silk Jersey Underskirts choice S375
50 Black Sateen Underskirts, choice --------S1.25
SO HeatherbIco1n Understands ali coiors made
with Taffeta Flounces, choice ---------s .65
Is White Sateen Underskirts, choice --------$1.25
rs White Sateen Underaltifts, choice ------Sl.75
Sc XtEa Size White Sateen Unaersisrts choice $l.65
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31

Preston Wooten, wife OF Col.
Wooten. U. S. A, of Washing
ton, D. c., an dAIiss sabei Clay.
all Of whom were with her when
She passed away.-Paris Citizen.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31

they don't like the sound of the
name. Well, we may have to
change the name"
He suggested that psychic
Christianity" might do.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-05-31

We have the sacks for you and
want your WOOL. Phone 45
Kennedy Produce Co. ST
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25
'TiDixt Lore and Ambition

The above sounds like Mary Holmes NJ Clay
e, but II is based upon real life drama
attic Miss Roberta Walker young educated pretty and in love-
faced Judge on the charge Of being insane the charge being planned
against the girl by her mother The mother prominent
woman in the city Elliott bay decided ago
was going choose the marry her daughter fol-
lowing the present custom of letting the daughter decide this ques
ton for herself In other words Mrs Walker was inauguatng
attic methods in the matter of marriage for dasioned Amcr
method of letting the young folk select their mates
Charming Roberta met manly young fellow Spokane
by the of Lester Largent From his picture
there much real manhood him there would combn
dozen French counts with hundred English lords young
largent just ordinary farmer lad who ddn
curing parlor from alfalfa haysac taboo with am
bilious He did know how love- though and had
captvaed the heart Of the pretty daughter Walker said
nay to her daughter wedding Largen Amcrcanke
Roberta said bu WIl 1t with love the side
of the girl, and ambition the side Of the mother
Who it sad Hell hath fury like woman scornel
At any last supreme effort the part mother to pre-
had charges preferred against her daughter alleging the girl
She insane alright but it the kind of
tyShe insanely love with good young The Judge
heard part of the evidence and then called the whole thing
ting the girl free and clearing her of all charges disorder
and the mother stands today mark of pa weakness and dis
gushing snobbs ambition while the girl We
three cheers for young Largnt hundred
the brave girl Love WINS and the American ideal courtsp still
stands.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25
Amend Motor Vehicle Acts

SiHyseven persons killed ard 564 injured in lila
mobile accidents during the week ending July II twenysev
cities in the United States according figures compiled by
United States. Think of tin twenty-seven cities only
Our present laws practically invite anybody including the phy
cy and mentally unfit the blind crippled crook and
narcotic end to drive machine and this fault Of laws
of the most direct of the majority of accidents
ing to Police Judge Edward j. Tyrel of San Francisco
More strict laws before driver license
California being advocated under which of instruction
and examination will be required before permit is issued
Other states considering the adoption of such legislation
Motor accidents due TO drivers cares neggenty thought
esy running into trains and becoming frequent
that the transportation companies instead of always paying damages
in the past adopting uniform system of starting suit col
iec damages from the mooriver offender. If he respect
for his life or the lives of others he have for his
pocket book.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25
The Pace That Kills

But few day Tacoma young man was an honored mem
Der of society he filed position of high and responsibility
was admired and respected Today he fugitive justice
deporabe termination of the bright promising Spencer
Conrow affords object price often exaced for being
good lowwhc may well be impressed upon the youth of
this community.
Barely reaching the of maturity kind
TO Spence Conrow lie assistant manager of the Tacoma
branch of the largest banking in the salary
$500 mouth wasy comparison with the average young
man-prncey He was husband and father social avorte
popular and prominent athlete AS measured by standards
great majority had already attained Opportunity for
high achievement in the financial wodfo life usefulness of
power and of mfuence-spread out before him.
These few of the things that sacrificed to the
weakness and vanity of this ptabe exile months of the
Great White Ways of ndulgences ason of reckless
spending OF dHspatng of embellishments funds
over which he guardians and then discovery flight 1t an
old sordd story 1t makes difference whether sympahes
aroused by the downfall of moral weakg whether we are
SIMPLY moved to contempt at the doing of who
possible excuse for becoming criminal the cuprit himself
for passing consideration.
The tale is worthy of repeating only because obvious moral
which pontshe hope that thereby other young headed
down the pathway end and impose timely restraint
upon their conduct The thrill of the popular ride the
innate relationship the lure o. the questionable the
fascination of the gaming table the of Importance comes
from surrepous calls upon the booegger treating friends
from the bottle carried the pa of sensations which
may indeed afford transoy enjoyment of certain kind but
their indulgence there is set foot process of degneracy
which, persisted inevitably bring bitter regret not ir
retrievable disaster.
Many calow youths deue nugng the idea that
sowing wild oats manly occupation Foosh they imagine
they are immune from the of their foy they
sufficiently strong wiled seek with evil without
ing contamination that they caught by the
who dburses the wages of sim they
cover their error by observation than through experience
The primrose path for all who follow the end
through the Valley of Establishment to the bachoe of Blasted
Hopes in the City of Dsgrace.-Puyallup Tribune
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25
Eliminating Oil Unit Promoters

Commercial bodies generally cooperating in driving the
called oil 'mt promoters out of business
According to reliable figures innocent investors in the socaed
oil land shares sold total of million
during the past few mouths
Laws should be strengthened that would impossible for
amy of these Illicit promoters in business under the socaled
ed business trust"
There need for the getrichquick oil promoters fly
bynigh people to operate anywhere
There sroud be legislation that would curb forever the
of operators whose chief stock trade swndle the public
There should be legislation that will absolutely loop
hole for the who tries get by with sharp practice
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25
The DdhHa Farm

See London and die said wiseacre years ago
feel like saying today See the Sheffield daia farm and live We
saw yesterday in all its beauty and for sheer loneliness eye
it stands out in class by itself Hundreds ahls
hundreds OF mS and hues hundreds of perfect of waving
glory and ten thousand perfect balls of beauty loneliness 1t
worth trip continent this farm this of the
year and there people who have driven supper
have look Everyone is welcome Mr. and Sheffield
only dala enthusiasts but exue culture side
look visit to the daha farm any time during the few weeks
will be well worth while.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25

George McFarane the island week in the interests
OF his candidacy native Scotland
started at the bottom of the ladder has competency
and says he IL make good commissioner if elected E. alloc
was over from Kent last week looking after his the
same position Mr. Halock is rich has run for office before
doesn't need the office and mpes being an honest and can
able man. Elsewhere print each of these
two This makes three candidates commissioner the News
Record has announceda paid adsPau McFaane and Ialoc
The pot is Smmerng and the odor We
wonder Just what dish will be served up votes are counted
September II Until know going sparnov Will
1t be cafeteria STYLE or groceteria style servese style table
hote STYLE la carte STYLE American style or European yIe1
At rate lot of them will have bones picked in good t
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-08-25
Politics

Our oeathes would by their honor pledge
Honest nun To follow any statement with the phrase ones
nu meant that the speaker would stake his belief there being
an Honest nju the veracy of the he telling That
about the first time heard the honest
erence to person
Time passed and civil being fought There bitter
ness the heart both North the period of
copperhads and mugwumps But of the
cysm of the Civil War who giant
outline of his shaggy being He
Today calls for another outstanding leader period
King coun quverng charges charges
man forth His E.
the republican ticket for county
jim We know this be factor Mr. admits himself
1t his window cards along picture Yes third
man has appearedits Honest jim with the affidavit
1t looks this morning though would chance
feat Miles POndexter for the United States
scentOus and progressive Wahngona highest house the
Capitol move foot to get conference Lampg Judge
Griffith and Mrs Axe to upon the elimination
three and present people either NeNerrv
ism or antiNewberrysm,
The Record praying such conference may succeed Mrs
ANe and Col Lampng agreed today Judge Griffith seems
determined irrespective of what the two do If such
is his attitude, the of the will know where to Law the
blame for the retention of Pomdexer matters no man can
succeed who places personal ambition public good We
hope conference be called that will agree upon the emna
ton of two of the three 1--WE don't which wo) and then the is
sue will be drawn clearly that wayfarg man. though fool
need therein
George Mclarlane the island this week in the interests
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20
TOWNSEND
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Lurty To CeIe-
brate Golden Wedding.-PersOnal

brate Golden Wedding.-Personals
Townsend, Dec. 19.-Mr. and Mrs.
M. Lurty will observe their golden
wedding anniversary on Thursday,
Dec. 28th, and the occasion will doubt
less prove one of much interest and
pleasure. They have lived in this
community for a number of years and
have host of friends, all of whom
wish them most enjoyable event
which is to come within the week of
holiday festivities.
Ernest Weldon has bought of the
Houston heirs, their desirable farm
which is located on Cedar Lane just
above Middletown, at private figure.
Mr.. Weldon will leave Townsend,
where he has been a valuable citizen
and a popular business man, with the
regret of his many friends.
Last Friday evening afforded gala
occasion to the lodgemen of this Sec
tion when State Councillor John S.
KINNEY, of Camden, Del, with other
officers of'the state council paid an an
nual visit to Townsend Council No.11,
Jr. o. U. A. M. After an enjoyable
social time including several interest
ing addresses by the visitors, the
lodgemen repaired to nearby res
taurant where an oyster supper was
served, and heartily enjoyed by the
many participants.
The old town pump which for so
many years poured forth its manifold
blessings to the thirsty, whether man
or beast has been removed to the deep
regrets of many who had regarded the
object as being about as important
and essential to their health and COM
fort as anything could be, especially
in the summertime. The fame of this
spot has been far-reaching as many
weary traveller, with a keen thirst was
ever willing to testify, after having
enjoyed a refreshing drink of its cool
ing and satisfying abundance of whole
some aid to humanity.
/ While cranking his car on Friday
Edward Daniels, of this town, frac-
tured his right arm by the engine
back-fring and will be unable to at
tend to his work for several days be-
cause of the accident.
Personals.-Mrs. Richard Hodgson
visited her sister Mrs. James Wilson,
of Smyrna,on Monday.-Miss Minerva
Joseph, of Middletown, spent the week
end with Miss Elizabeth Maloney.-
Mrs. Benjamin H. Daniels and her
nephew Harold, visited Wilmington on
Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Mannering
and son Leroy, have been visiting, rel
atives in Chester, Pa.-Mrs. Francis
Naylor and daughter Miss Annie Nay
lor, were visitors in Philadelphia on
Friday.-Robert Beardsley has return
ed from Newark, N. j., where he Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Joseph JONES'
Mrs. w. P. Wilson spent Wednesday
and Thursday in Wilmington with her
sister, Miss Corine Outten.-Misses
Elizabeth Maloney and Edna Reyn-
olds, attended the dance at Chester
and Mrs. Clarence Greenwood who
were i'll last week with lagrippe, are
now sufficiently recovered as to be
able to around again.-Mr. j. o. For
aker who has been suffering from
rheumatism for several days is slight.
ly improved, but will be unable to re-
turn to his work for sometime yet
Samuel Townsend and Mr.. Truitt, o.
! Richardson Park, were guests of Mrs
: John Townsend on Tuesday and Wes
nesday. They were on a return tril
from Rehoboth.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

One of the chief examples of the
progressive times, is the much sought
electric Illuminating systems now be-
ing installed in great numbers. How
ard Clifton, of Kenton, a merchant
there, is having installed one of the
nest Illuminating plants of today in
his store and residence.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from Cheswold, kenton
eIackbrd, Townsend, Thoroug!fare Neck,
Leipsic, Brenford and Their ViCinities.

Saxton and family are expecting to
move to Dover the first of the year.
John Houston, ST., is ill and confined
to the house.-Miss Edna Pratt is
confined to her home with chicken pox.
Mrs. ]. R. Carey has been suffering
with a very bad cold.
Personals.-Mrs. James R. Pryor
and daughter, Geneva, spent, last week
in Philadelphia.-Mrs. Joseph George
spent last Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20
KENTON
Locals and Personals Cleaned About
Town During the Week


Town During the Week
Kenton, Dec. 19.-Personals.-
and Mrs. L. R. Roberts are in Sails
bury, Md, where Mr. Roberts has a
position.-Mrs. Addie Stanton is out
of town.-Miss Susie Graham has been
visiting in town.-Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Knotts and daughter, Frances, were
out of town several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Wilkins were
away over the week-end.-W. E
Bright was in town over Sunday
Mr.. E. H. Walker, of Philadelphia
has been visiting his son, Stephen G
Walker.-Miss Helen Hudson spent
Sunday with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Crossley, Sra
Christmas entertainment will be helC
in Kenton M. E. Church on Sunday
evening, Dec. at 7.15.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20
BLACKBIRD

Social Matters and Other Notes of
Local Interest
Blackbird, Dec. 19.EThe Blackbird
p. 7. A. meeting and school entertain
ment will be held. in Blackbird school
Friday, December %.
The Y. p. B. social will be held al
the home of Mrs. James Bucksor
Thursday evening, December 81.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

Personals.-Mrs. Raymond Pusey
has been i'll, but is now improving
Mrs. Elmer Cats is confined to her
bed quite ill.-Miss Elsie Allen is inn
proving from an attack of la grippe.
Mrs. Eugenia M. Allen spent Tues
day and Wednesday in the city.-Mr.
and Mrs. William Weaver spent We'd
nesday in Philadelphia.-Mrs. w. S.
Collision spent Wednesday in Philadel-
phia.-Miss Virginia Baynard of Will
1nington spent last week end with Mr.
and Mrs. ]. A. Baynard. Emerson
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

Rev. Claud E. Clark, pastor of st.
Paul Methodist Episcopal Church is
being congratulated on being named
Chaplain for the House of Represen-
tatives for the coming session of the
Delaware Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

The Parents and Teachers meeting
will be held at Oak Hill School Fri
day afternoon, Dec. % at two-thirty
There will also be a Christmas enter
tainment. Everybody is welcome.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

With the arrival of Christmas trees
holly and mistletoe, Clayton is taking
on the Christmas spirit. The churches
are also preparing elaborate programs
for Sunday, Christmas Eve.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20
CLAYTON

A number of cases of chicken poN
are in Clayton school.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

The usual services may be expected
in Trinity Church on Sunday, Dec. "a
Church School at 2.3O p.m.; and Even.
song with sermon at $50 p. M; Holy
Communion will be celebrated or
Christmas Day at o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-20

An Oyster supper was held at Oak
Hill School last Friday evening for
the benefit of Delaney's M. E. Church.
Combining the contributions of the
people and the proceeds of the supper
seventy-five dollars was cleared.