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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
ESCAPED LYNCHINC
John Coleman Rescued From
Angered Mob at Cecilton
HAD KILLED ELLA HARRIS

John Coleman, aged 40 years. colored.
of Wilmington, narrowly escaped being
lynched Wednesday morning at Cecil.
ton. Md, by an angry mob of colored
people of that town.
During a negro dance in the town
Tuesday night Coleman was detected
picking pockets. When several men
gathered around him, it is alleged that
Coleman drew his revolver and began
firing his way out.
One of the bullets struck Mrs. Ella
Harris, aged 40 years, killing her in
stantly. A second bullet lodged in the
neck of Stump Farra. Coleman then
made his escape into nearby woods
where he remained until Wednesday
morning when he was picked up and
taken into Cecilton.
FEELING WAS INTENSE
The presence of the murderer soon
aroused the anger of the colored people
of the to vn. Sheriff Clifford was sum-
moned, but before the officer arrived
the situation became so intense that
George Padley, with two other citizens
of the town, hurried Coleman into their
machine and started for Elkton, Md.
A couple Of miles from town they met
the Sheriff and the prisoner was turned
over to him.
The fact that the Sheriff had Cole
man in custody caused the excited col
ored men of the town to cool off and
they gave up the idea of following Mr..
Pad,ey's car to Elkton.
CLOTHING ALMOST GONE
Coleman, when landed in the jail.
had his clothing nearly torn off his
BODY. An empty revolver, % loaded
crsp bones, and small amount of
money were found on him.
Coroner Magraw summoned jury
ani held an inquest over the body of
Ella Harris. A verdict was rendered
that che came to her death from shot
wound inflicted by John Coleman.
The husband OF the dead woman died
about six months ago, leaving her a
property in the town. Thirteen small
children survive her.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
THE CARNIVAL A SUCCESS

The Firemen's Carnival closed on
Wednesday evening, with a record
breaking crowd in attendance, and not
withstanding the rainy period of the
past ten days and many other Difficult
ties which they encountered the affair
was success financially. AS usual the
automobile and blanket booths proved
to be the best attractions for the
grown-ups, while the merry-g round
was the chief amusement for the
youngsters. The fancy work and par
Gel post booths were we'll patronized
each evening; in fact, it was a difficult
problem to keep these booths supplied
with saleable articles. The CANDY
booth, was, also busy spot and proved
to be good money-maker for the
Carnival. The Smyrna band was pres
ent five evenings during the Carnival
and enlivened the occasion with their
fine selections.
The lucky number for the handsome
Ford Sedan was held by DR.. J. d.
Miles, of Townsend. while Miss Blanche
E. Lockwood and Richard d. Aiken
held the lucky numbers for the pure
bred calves donated by Messrs. P. B.
Messick and j. s. Moore. Severa
other valuable articles which had beer
donated by our public spirited peopl,
were given away on the closing night
The gross receipts for the six night
will exceed $4,000, while the Firemel
will clear about $4,000. Several casI
contributions were received by tn
Firemen, which added largely to tn
net receipts.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Panama Dredge in Delaware

The giant dredge Corozal, which
nhelped to cut the Panama Canal, has
been repaired and will be put into SER
vice in deepening the channel of the
Delaware River. The dredge will com.
mence operations on the Baker Range
just below Reedy Island.
The dredge will be the largest ever al
work on the improvement of this port
Engineers estimate that the automatic
shovel of the big machine scoops VI
5000 cubic feet of river bottom in orr
hour of steady work.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
OBITUARY
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Foard

Early on the morning of Tuesday,
July 4th, there entered into rest in the
paradise cf God, the soul of Mrs.
Elizabeth Robertson Foard, beloved
wife of the late Samuel B. Foard, of
this town.
Mrs. Foard and her daughter. Miss
Susie Foard, recently returned to Mid
dletown from baltimore where they
spent the winter and spring months.
She was in her usual good health on
Monday and was out walking in the
afternoon.
Deceased before her marriage was
Elizabeth Catherine Robertson, of
Charles County, hId, and was the
daughter of Hanson H. and Catherine
Robertson. On June 1st, 1881, she was
married to Samuel B. Foard in Christ
Church, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles
Co., going to Chestertown Md, to live.
In March 1891. Mrs. Foard moved with
her husband to Middletown where she
remained until her death. She was a
member of st. Anne's P. E Church, in
this town, and had many warm friends
here who will regret to learn of her
death. Deceased was Il years of age.
Mrs. Foard leaves one son Mr. Julian
H. Foard, one daughter, Miss Susie j..
Foard, both of this town; and one sis
ter, Mrs. Stavely, of Lynch. Md.
LnparaI o.,rvioau ,uar. baIJ NJ bac lo fx,
home on Cass street. Friday morning,
at eleven o'clock, Rev. 2. l.. Donaghay
officiating, and interment was made in
st. Augustine cemetery.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
BASE BALL

In double header played on the
local grounds on July 4th, Middletown
succeeded in capturing both events. the
first game by the score 5 to l, and the
second game by the close margin of 3
to 2. Watts pitching in the morning
was of the professional order, while
Nutter caught an exceptionally fine
game, in fact, the whole team played
gilt-edge ball and many of the fans
considered the game the best played
on the local diamond this season. The
tabulated score follows:
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Country Fair a Success

The annual country fair held at
SMYRNA from Saturday until Tuesday
under the auspices of the Twentieth
Century Club of Smyrna was more
elaborate than ever before. This is the
fifteenth fair they have given. Each
day supper was served on the school
grounds. The main attraction was q
side show. The fair was reported a
success. The following committee was
in charge: Walter Tstnsll. Mrs. s. j.
Reynolds, and Mrs. ]. W. Clifton.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Bethesda Church Notes
METHODIST
nt 1900


Sunday, July 9th, 1922.
$50 A. M. Devotional meeting of
the Brotherhood.
1890 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
7.3O p. M. Evening service. Begin
ming with this service, the Pastor will
commence series of four sermons on
What is Man ?" The subject for this
one will be, "What Some People Think
Man Is. Text Psalms 8:4.- Both
you and your friends will want to heal
each of the four discourses on thi:
great question. Services to begin OF
time and last about 45 minutes.
Prayer and Praise Service on Wednes
day evening at 7.30 o'clock.
You are cordially invited to attend al
the services at the "Glad Hant
Church"
E. w. Mcdowell, Pastor.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Loveless-Shelton Wedding

Mr.. F. B. Loveless, of Chesapeake
City, Md, son of MIR. and Mrs. d. A..
Loveless, and Mary Jane, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Shelton, of Bark
dale, were quietly married last Friday
at IL o'clock at the home of the bride s
parents by Rev. G. I. Anderson, pastor
of Elkton, Md, M. +. Church. After
wedding dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Love.
less left for Atlantic City, N. j., where
they will spend their honeymoon. Or
thsir return they will reside in Newark
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
KREBS DEFEATED TOWNSEND

Krebs, winners of the first half pen
nant in the City League, won a fast
game from the Townsend team IN that
town, Tuesday, 4 to 2. The game was
pitchers battle between Mckee and
Crouch. Mckee on the mound for the
Townsend team allowed only SIX hits,
but four errors by teammates caused
his defeat.
Crouch also pitched brilliant base
ball, allowing seven hits. Wallace LED
with the stick for the home team.
Holiday and Galloway starred for the
Wilmington nine. The score
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Forest Presbyterian Church Notes
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday, July 9th, 1922.
1890 A. M. Morning service. Ser
mon by the pastor.
1145 A. M. Sunday School.
7.30 P. NJ. Evening service. Ser
mon by the Pastor.
Mid-week service every Wednesday
evening at 7.30.
Boy Scout meeting every Friday at
7.00P M.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Sterling Peacock

The body of Sterling Peacock, of
Philadelphia, was brought to Middle
town on Monday for burial in Forest
cemetery. Mr.. Peacock was a son of
the late Mrs. Lydia Peacock, who for
many years was a resident of Middle
town. He was 62 years old.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Mail Messenger Service

Sealed Proposals for carrying the
United States Mails Gncluding parcel
post mais) on Messenger Route No.
212O07 between the Post Office at Mid
dletown, Delaware. and Pennsylvania
r. R., route No. 1027S9, each way as
often as required will be received by
the Postmaster until July 18th, 1922.
This service will not be let for a
stated period, and no written contract
with bond is required.
Blank proposals may be secured from
the local postmaster upon application
therefor.
JOHN }. JOLLS, Postmaster.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Arrested For Stealing Mail

]. M. Grooms, negro. charged with
stealing sack of mail from the Middle
town railroad station last August, who
was arrested Friday by Policeman
Fisher, has been turned over to the
postal authorities.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
They Are Going Fast

The new series of Opera
House bonds are going fast.
Do not delay purchasing until
they are all disposed of. You
will regret it, if you do.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
In Memoriam

In loving memory of dear mother,
Mary Elizabeth Jones. who passed
away one year ago to-day, July 8, 1921.
Sadly missed by son
CHARLES, WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08
Buy Them Now

Have you bought your bonds
for the new Opera House !? If
not you had better do so to-day.
They are backed by securities
that make them safe.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08

AFTERNOON GAME
The afternoon game was called at the
end of the sixth inning on account of
rain. Carson pitched this game for the
locals and kept the visitors guessing
throughout the contest, and Draper,
the visiting slab artist also pitched a
good steady game. The score by inn
ings follows:
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1922-07-08

In very exciting game last Saturday
afternoon the locals defeated the Mas
sey, Md, team, by the score of to g.
The home team gave Watts perfect
support not making an error during the
contest. The score follows:
SCORE BY INNINGS
r. H. E.
Middetown 0 2 l OIL Ks 8
Massey ...... 0 0 2 0 000-2 &
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TEAM TO-DAY
The strong Westminster Presby-
terian Church team will be the attrac-
tion at Academy Park this Saturday
afternoon. The home team will have
the same lineup as that played on July
4th, and will give good account of
themselves against this hard hitting ag-
gregaton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20
HENS CACKLINc
] DEFIANTLY AT
POULTRY MEETS
yrst Quarter of Egg-Laying Con-
lest Nearly 0ver-Good Records
Scored by Leaders.

Springfield, III, Jan. 20. - Cack-
ting defiance to their sisters
throughout the world, hens in the
rllinois egg-laying contest at
ouincy and Murphysboro are finish
M the first three months Of their
vear's race for supremacy.
me contest, which began Nov. i,
faz1. open to the competition OF the
country, will close Nov. 1, 1922.
barred Plymouth Rock hen, be-
,onging to NJ. w. Klemm of Lin
roIn. IN, held the lead in the con-
Test during December, according to
agures announced by C. p. Scott,
chief poultryman. She missed only
two days, laying 20 eggs during the
month in her pen at Quincy. Her
closest rival was White Leghorn
hen belonging to A E. Davidson of
Mt. Sterling, ILL.,, also in the Quincy
contest. The leaders, however, are
entered under different classified
tons. the Davidson hen leading the
Mediterraneans.
Each pen consists of five pure
bred pullets Matched between Jan.
and June 1, 1921. Individual rec
ords are kept under the expert
eyes OF scientific poultrymen.
The contest at Quincy is being
held under the direct supervision
Of Charles Lepper, while Grant
Yung holds the checkered flag" in
the Murphysboro race. Mr.. Scott,
as chief poultryman of the state, is
fac impresariO of the entire contest,
which poultrymen are watching
! with keen interest
Illinois men stood at the top in
three of the four divisions in both
contests at the close of December.
The leaders at Quincy were these /:
Mediterranean class-pens, 80 eggs,
S. C. w Leghorns, owned by George
. B. Ferris, Grand Rapids, Mich; in
dividuals, IS eggs, S. C. w. Leg
horn, owned by A. E. Davidson, Mt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20
Wealthy Widow'Would
Wed Again

NOW that nay stomach trouble
has all disappeared since taking a
course of Mayr's Wonderful Rem
edy 1 would even consider getting
married again. / cannot tell you
how terribly I suffered before TAX
ing this great remedy" II is a
simple, harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucous from
the intestinal tract and allays the
Inflammation which causes practi-
cally all stomach, liver and intesti-
nal ailments, including append
citis. One dose will convince or
money refunded.
Bengston's drug stores, Rock Is
land, Davenport, Moline, and drug
gists advertisement
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20
PORTLAND TAX
is FIRST STEP
TO WORLD FAIR


Portland. Ore, Jan. 20.-Portland
has accomplished the first step in
plans for the holding of a worlds
fair here in 925-endorsement by
the voters of a $4,000, 900 tax levy
to be spread over three years-and
attention is now directed to the
second effc-t in the financing of the
project, approved by the people 'ot
the state of a $4,000, 900 tax, which
added to the amount Portland will
raise and LOCO 900 to be obtained
by public subscriptions will com
plete the financing.
A statewide election will be nee
essary to get the sanction for the
s. DOC, 900 tax, and this will not be
held until the primary next May. In
the meantime the state legislature
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

Sterling. Ill. American Asiatic and
English class-pens. IS eggs. Bar
red Rock, M. w. Klemm, Lincoln.
H.: individuals, 20 eggs, Barred
Rock, also owned by Mr.. Klemm.
At Murphysboro these were in
pens, 80 eggs, s. C. Anconas, owned
by Sweet Briar Farm, Ontarioville.
ILL.,: individuals. FL eggs. s. c. W.
Leghorn, owned by Grandview
Stock Farm, iceland, Mich. Ameri-
can. Asiatic and English class
pens. &c eggs, s. c. Reds. Miss A.
A. Perce, Springfield; individuals,
Is eggs, 8. c. r. /. White, Francis
Schiliing, Waterloo, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

in special session will be called
upon to submit this proposal for
mally to the people
Pending the final approval of
financial plans the working out of
details of the exposition are held
in tentative shape Committees of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20
scIKNcR mARrNG ENna

Boston. Jan. 2o.-The sHprems
court hearing of a petition Of tbs
trustees OF the Christian Science
Publishing company for allowance
OF their accsunts was concluded.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

develop all facts concerning each
proposed location. and careful con-
sideration will be given each before
a site is selected.
The fair, officially designated as
the Atlantic-Pacific highways and
Electrical Exposition. was project
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

virtual certainty. various sections
OF Portland have engaged in a spir-
tied rivalry for the location of the
fair. A half dozen or more avail
able sites have been offered. and
the committee in charge has is
sued a QUESTIONABLE intending to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

representative citizens of Portland
and the state. however, have gener-
al plans in view which will be put
into execution as soon as definite
decision has been made by the
state to support the project.
Accepting the exposition as
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

ed to celebrate completion of trans
continental highways and the CEN
tennial of the invention of the cleo
tro-magnet.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

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row ----------------------- "
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qualities -------------------- OAsoo
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of both. Each on
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

Whatever the occasion for SALE during entire history of this
business have maintained nvoate the policy to never be
lersold Mind do not have always beer
lowest for zeaousy guard against the unsatisfactory
inferior which would jeopardze enviabe reputa
for quality goods The expression You get
Neustads has been forcby brought home
the thousands who have prod by Clearance Sale
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-20

The quality of these IA
nous shoes is as fine as
you've ever had. We want
to clear our shelves and this
low price is certainly doing
it
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-11

night Charles Ward, nomination Governor plain during primary general campaign. In to he
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-11
LAW? WE ASK TO KNOW
.(Coconino Sun)

-(Coconino Sun)
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-11
MICE AND. MEN
(Arizona Republican,

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-11
CAMPBELL GIVES THE WORD

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