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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
NEWS Of THE DAY
FROM THE STATE
Isaac Giles and halbert Robin
son OF Seaford Recovering
From Attacks of Illness.
FOR FREE MAIL DELIVERY

From Every Evenings Correspondents
Richardson Park, April 29.-Accept-
ing the oflcr of u. :. Senator sall To
prnvidc improved mail facilities Tor
I'M. section, such IA are To hc fur-
nighcd Elsmcre residents, members OF
the Five Points Clvics Association. AT
"A meeting last night. named a COM
mittcc 10 take steps Co have house
holders here cooperate with the pos
tai authorities. Galen Jordin, chairman
of the nsht committee was named as
chairman OF the new committee.
Many of the property owners mere
have already placed numbers OF thef
homes, and after the house TO house
delivery uf mail n inaugurated IN f'is-
mere, within tho next two weeks, II Is
expected the postal authorities VIII
mako "A survey of conditions here.
n IN expected that the same course
viii be taken here as at Elsmero'
where tho present rural station VIII be
converted into classified station. with
a superintcndcnt IN charge and one
carrier.
At the Civics Association meeting
inat night ak new members were al
United and plans for the carnival &c
be- held In June were discussed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
CHURCH WEDDING At DOVER.

Dover. April 2s-At christ Il. Il.
Church. this evening at o'clock, Miss
Wrances Hope. oldest daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. William NJ Hope OF this
town. will be married to MIR Wash
ington Irving Gallihcr of syracuse. ~.
y. RcV. Benjamin Fish Thompson.
rector uf Christ church, will oiiiciate
The ceremony will include the full
service uf the Episcopal church with
ring.
The maid of honor viii hc Miss
isabel louise Hope. sister Ct the
bride The groom best man viii be
Mr. Frank H. Priory of Trenton, y. J.
The ushcrs will he stuart Saks and
Grover TlnEsley uf Buffalo. y. y;
oliver W. Morris q Huntington, n.
y. and Bradley W. Tomln OF New
York city. Mrs Helen Bishop
Hughes. organist 81 christ L, T..
church. Will preside at the organ,
and Mrs. Frances Dewitt Bahcock. of
Wilmington will sing AZ Dawning."
\ reception viii bo rendered ut-of-
town guests IN Dover Century club
rooms, following the wedding.
Miss Hope ~ one of Dover's most
charming young ladies' Her father,
W. NJ. Hope. is a prominent member
uf the Kent county bar
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NEWS or SEAFORD.

Soaford. April 2s.-The City Council
~ improving High street by having
the cracks IN the concrete filled with
oil.
Robert l.. Iaae il having new
home erected on Cannon street, ad-
joining his own. which will be oc-
cupied by w. IA. II. White. superin-
tendent OF Soaford public schools.
Henry White Baker has sold the
home where he now resides, on Pine
street 60 his daughter. Mrs. William
Al. Miller The consideration was pri-
vato. This property Is one OF the
finest and most desirable in the town.
and was formerly the home OF the
First National Bank, of which Mr..
Baker is president.
The ladies' OF ST. Luke's i. r.
Church will give benefit perform
Ance at the New Theatre next Wed
nosday evening
MIR. and Mrs. j. o. Brown of Bridge
willie announce the wedding OF their
daughter, Miss Ruth Brown, 10 John
Russell, Thursday. at Elkton. Md.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lingo had as
a guest this week Mrs. Margaret Moss
of Philadelphia.
AIRS. George W. Milligan. Jr, and
daughter. Elinor, are visiting in Mil
ford.
Miss Helen Shockley is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Irving X. Walton, at Phil
ndclphia.
Mrs. William II. Gosiin. of FEEDER
aisburr, Md. was a guest. Thursday
and yesterday of her sister-in law
Mrs. W. II. Stevens.
Mrs. Mary J. Warrington had a,
guests this week, her daughter. Miss
NADIA Warrington. and Miss Heller
McCarerty of Wilmington. and Mrs
Louis y. Morgan and daughter. Eliza
beth, of Chincoreague, Va.
MIR. and Mrs. Willard Handy had al
quests this week at their home nea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
Elkton, Nd, April 2s.-John f.
Kramer, former United States Prohi-
bition Commissioner, addressed a
large meeting in Elkton, last evening.
His subject was THE Law, the Off,
GERS, and the People"
The automobile Of George Mcintyre
turned turtle over steep embank-
ment and landed on the railroad
tracks at Port Deposit, yesterday
Fortunately he escaped injury, but
the machine was wrecked.
Benjamin NJ. Crawford. a former
resident of Cecil county and brother
of the late DR.. +. n. Crawford OF
Cecilton, died at Clifton, Arizona, q
few days ago, the result of injuries
received in a fall on the Court House
steps in that town. He was rs years
of age and leaves a family.
Samuel Hambleton of Rising Sur
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BRILLIANT DANCE IN
NEWARK ARMORY
BY KAPPA ALPHA
Fraternity Gives Ono OF Most
Attractive Festivities Ever
Held at Newark.
DINNER PRECEDED DANCE

Hpecial Correspordence Every Evenlna.
Newark, April 29.--With more than
one hundred couples dancing and the
largo drill room or Company -,
Armory, whore the AFFAIR was held.
beautifully decorated the eighteenth
annual dance of the Beta Epsilon
Chapter. Kappa Alpha Fraternity Of
the University of Delaware, Iast night,
was one OF the most successful social
functions Of the university season.
While nil Of the local fraternitics give
dances during the winter and spring
II has been the custom OF the Kappa
Alpha for years to give one large
formal dance with a large host of
guests outside the chapter Invited.
and the hop last night was probably
tho most formal dance tho X. A. has
| ever attempted.
| One special feature In connection
with the affair was the banquet given
I'm the Commons previous 10 the dance
by the Chapter, for which 240 plates
were laid. In addition to the chapter
members and their girl friends many
alumnus and other invited guests. at
tended this dinner. In fact practl-
cally everyone who was at the dance
was also at the dinner. Miss Belts
the dletician. and her assistant, Miss
Matthews, who prepared the dinner
| and the student walters who servet
! it were highly commended by tn,
guests for tho pleasant affair. Harrl
, Richardson Cole OF Dover, president o
tho Kappa Alpha Fraternity, welcon
ed the guests.
, The grand march at the dance wa
started at o'clock and was lead h,
. Mr.. Cole. president OF the chapter
{ and Miss Esther Wilson of George
4 town. Md Music was by George r
4 Maddens orchestra. There were 1
dances on the program and durin
!. lntermission refresbments were served
t Members of the fraternity made "A
o excellent Job Of the decorations, whlc
y were attractive and unique. Th
s principal decorations were crimso
h and yellow fraternity colors) paps
e streamers looped from the centre {
l. the hall and running 10 all parts Of tn
large room with plenty OF laurel q
70 background. Around the walls wer
= the pennants of other fraternitie
e with chapters at the university. A
o one end OF the room were the lettor
q X. A. forming the design of III
chapter pin In electric lights, and
II the other. the chapter shield a crimso
cross, also I'm lights.
Z One of the unique features OF Z,
. decorations. which attracted consi
= cradle attention. was n complete "stil
set up In ono corner OF tho roor
where punch was served. The "stil
which wSs partly hidden from di
} tance by shrubbery placed around
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AUTO STRUCK by ENGINE.

Delmar, April 29.-Horn's large Ice
cream delivery motor wagon of Sails
bury was struck 10y the locomotive of
a passenger train at the Elizabeth
street crossing here. yesterday when
the driver attempted TO cross. The
truck was thrown on an adjacent
track. with slight damage. while the
pilot Of tho locomotive was demolished
The driver seeing his danger, jumped
from the machine and escaped with
slight injury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
NEWARK NOTES.

Newark. April 29.-The Junior class
of the local high school will give its
junior promenade in the armory to-
night.
DR. Walter Hullihen, president of
the University of Delaware, is con-
fined to his bed with cold
Mrs. Emma Morgan. aged "a years,
formerly a resident of Newark, died
on Wednesday in Memphis. Tenn.
The body will be brought here and
the funeral will be held at O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon from the Under
taking parlors Of II. T. Jones.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
LARGE POTATO BED.

Bridgeville, April &c. c. Brown
and Son OF this town have the largest
sweet potato bed on the Peninsula.
This tract includes thirty-one separ-
ate beds, each 10 feet wide and so
feet long. About $500 five-eighth bas-
kets of seed were used in preparing
these beds, and 100 feet of two and
three-inch pipe.
MIR. Brown is using the hot water
system. and has eight hot water boil
ers in operation.
A large number of these plants are
used in this community. but a larger
number are boxed and shipped TO
other points.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
HARRINGTON NEWS.

Harrington. April 2S.--Mrs. r. X
Jones Is spending several days with
Philadelphia friends.
The land condemning committee Of
Kent county Levy Court was in town
yesterday for the new highway. After
the condemnation proceedings are
completed work viii be started on this
road and Will be completed In time
FOR motorists to enter the fair grounds,
which are very close TO the State
Highway. at the next fair.
Professor NJ. Il. Fitzgerald motored
Co Carlisle, Pa. yesterday TO bring
his wife and little daughter home
They have been visiting Mrs Fitz-
perslds parents since the Easter
holidays
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
THEY ARE RECOVERING.

Seaford. April 29.-lialbert II. Rob
inson. a director of the Sussex Gas
CO.. who was stricken week ago with
"A slight stroke OF paralysis. is much inn
proved ~ his apartments at the Hotel
Sussex. and is expected TO be out again
In n few days.
Isaac :. Giles. prominent Seaford
farmer. and well-known Democratic
politician. who suffered an extended
spell OF sickness during tho winter,
has recovered and resumed his former
activity on his farm and in other walks
of life. From appearance Mr.. Giles >
recovery was complete, and his many
friends are glad TO hear Of II.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
CLAYMONT NOTES.

Claymont, April 29.--Increased in
dustrial activity is evidenced by the
fact that nearly every house in the
General Chemical Co.'S Overlook Col
ony is now occupied. whereas on the
first of February, there were not less
than 40 vacancies.
Rev. w. A. Hearn and family took
possession OF the Methodist parsonage,
recently renovated for their occupancy
in time for the kitchen shower tender
ed by the congregation last evening.
After being postponed for a long
time, the dance by members of the
local Catholic congregation, was held
last evening at the Green Lantern.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
GOOD MUSIC WEEK.

Newark. April 2s-Under the direc-
ton of Miss Dora Wilcox, director of
music at the Women's College, Uni
versity OF Delaware, good music
week" will be observed during the
coming week. 1t is urged that moth
ing but good music be played during
the week to bring about a more de-
voted interest in classical numbers.
of classical nature. The Choral
All music in the university will be
Club concert scheduled for Thursday
night in Wolf Hall will be one of the
feature musical events of the week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
NEWS OF NEWPORT.

Newport. April 29.-Miss Ella w.
johnson has taken over the Newport
postoffice, and has as her assistant,
Miss Ethel M. Woodward. also of
Newport. New equipment has been in
stalled. The new location is in the
Masonic Temple, Market street.
Miss Mildred Chandler spent the
past weekend with Miss Lillian Boyt
of Seacane. Pa. On Wednesday, Miss
Chandler and Mss Boyt attended the
Summerville exercises at Swarthmore
College.
Mrs. Leonard Lyman, who has been
in the L. & .. Hospital, Wilmington,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
lie IVES NOTES.

Lewes, April 2s.-The funeral of
William c. Lofland took place Thurs
day. with services in st. Peters
Churchyard Rev. c. II. b. Turner, the
rector. officiated.
Fish are being caught by the Jersey
fishermen in large quantities, ten bar
rels on an average being shipped
daily.
The tug Prudence towed a barge into
the Breakwater. Thursday and has
gone 10 Norfolk for two more barges.
Charles S. Wolfe of Philadelphia is
I'm Lewes this week. Mr.. Wolfe is in
terested in q box factory here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
PASTOR GIVEN RECEPTION.

Harrington, April 29--Rev. @. A.
Morris and family arrived in town
last week. and preceding his arrival
the Ladies' Aid OF the NJ. L. church
arranged for a reception. Members
and friends OF the church saw 10 IL
that lardor was well stocked with
groceries and provisions Of all kinds.
A receiving committee was ap-
pointed who remained and looked
after the chicken supper which was
ready 20 serve hot upon his arrival
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
ENTERTAINED CLASS.

Harrington. April 2s--Miss Emma
Ross entertained the young mems
class af the NJ. 4. Church at her home
ON Dorman street. Wednesday eve
ning The gathering was called to
discuss business ot Importance TO
the class.
Sometime ago the class organized
social sdde and began contribut-
lnn fund for this purpose. IL was
decided 90 secure rates at the sea-
shore and spend a few days there
this summer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
BROKE HIS ARM.

Milford. April 2s.-Roland Bowers,
OF near Glendale. broke his arm. this
week. In very peculiar manner.
lie was plowing In the field for a
neighbor when the plow point struck
a blind stump" and the force of the
impact fractured his right arm near
the elbow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
p. NJ, Dobson Confirmed.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Washington. April 29.-John S, Dob
son has been confirmed as postmaster
at Millsboro, Del. He was recommend
ed by both Senator Ball and Senator
du Pont.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Ths Community splrIt.

~The greatest good can come from
membership in the American Legion
Is development OF community spirit, ("
Perry Faulkner, commander OF the In
diana department OF the ex-service
mems organization. declared in a re-
cent address 1--WE must have a
dream; we must have a hope" said
Mr.. Faulkner. "and the best way to
accomplish the greatest good az Lee
gIon members Is In fostering and per-
petuatlng community spirit Member
ship In the Legion should become 4
symbol OF good citizenship"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

sor Of mechanical engineering until
1914. when he was made dean of the
Engineering, college OF the University
of Nevada. He was named state en-
gineer Of Nevada in 1917.
Commissioned a major of artillery.
in December. 1917, Mr.. Scrugham was
assigned as production engineer in the
ordnance department at Washington.
He served on various special assign
ments connected with artillery produc-
tion until after the signing Of the arm.
istice.
Mr.. Scrugham Is member OF Oar
rel Dunkle Post No. / Of the Legion
at Reno. New, and served as state
commander from May until August,
1920. He was a member of the ma
tlonal executive committee and was
chairman OF special committee that
drew up the Legion's plan for adjust
ed compensation which was later en-
bodied in the Fordney bill.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

VI u U u
physician who was decorated. He
rose from first lieutenant to major
during his World war service.
Placed on active service August z,
1913, DIR. Blood sailed for France in
September with the One Hundred
Fourth Field hospital attached to the
Twenty-sixth division. He was trans
ferred to the One Hundred Third Ma
chine Gun battalion and later to the
One Hundred Third infantry, serving
OhN he Chemin des Danes with the lat
teri organization early in 1918. As bat
talon medical officer, DR.. Blood was
with the One Hundred Third infantry
when 1t drove the Germans from Bel
leau Woods to Trugny.
Later DIR. Blood was sent to Base
Hospital No. at Chatereaux, to the
American Red Cross Military hospital
at Paris, and then returned to the
Twenty-sixth division near Verduh, act
ing as divisional orthopedlc surgeon.
DIR. Blood organized the Concord
Legion post and commanded 1t for two
years and one-half, with such success
that 1t became the largest post in New
Hampshire. He has served on the
state executive committee and has
been department commander and ma
tional executive committeeman since
January /, 1922.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

compensation and
a former national
vice commander,
has been elected
governor Of Ne
vada.
Born in LexIng-
ton. KY. In 1880.
Mr.. crugh a m
was gra d u a I e d
fro m Kentucky
State university
In 1900. and re-
ceived a degree in
mechanical engi-
neering In 1905.
He was n nrofps.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

dressing station
only a few steps
from the fallen
d o u G h oys at
Oh a te a u-Thierry,
DIR. Robert o. Blood
Of Concord, N. H.,
national vice COM
m a n d err OF the
American Legion,
was awarded the
d, S. c., Croix de
Guerre and a d.
visional citation for
brave ry. ID r.
Blood is the only
N e W Hampshire
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

n O r d O'COnnell,
20O2 Pennsylvania
avenue, Superior,
W no disappeared
Is months ago. The
Legion reports that
his mother is III.
She last heard from
her son May 8,
1921. from New Or
leans. He was a
seaman. but at that
time wes on strike.
He expected { %
leave New Orleans
g.. No. VArly and
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Millions Of Miles of Wire.

A compilation of information as to
the number Of miles of telephone wire
In the world shows total of $1,000
900. OF this total the United States
has 81 per cent and all the countries
Of Europe together % per cent, the
remaining IL per cent being divided
among the other countries of the
world
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Good Opinion Of Himself.

A nelghbor was quite interested In
the two brothers next door. She was
particularly fond Of Bobby, she was
laxative and unusually bright.
One day she asked him: How much
older than you is your brother"
"Ohs' promptly flashed Bobby, hes
q year older, but I'm year smarter"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Cause Of ELUSIVE Gratitude.
sod GVsEy~sOro

swell, thank the Lord, never spent
FIVE or six of the best years of my life
foolin' round no college," said the
money-wealtby man.
might l understand you," said the
thoughtful-looking listener, "to thank
the Lord for your ignOrance?"
"You may put it that way if It suits
you any better" snapped the money
wealthy man.
Then" said the thoughtful.looking
listener, thanksgiving day ought to
last at least a week at your house,
Farm Life.
Hope ana hustie enable man TO
Rain his ends
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Time for One, Then.

Mama, Tige's begging. Must give
him a piece of my coOkiew
"Of course you must"
well, l haven't any cookie life.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
No DISPUTE.

"What is this, dearie?"
II intended it for a marble cake"
II believe It is"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

A girl without cheek has her kisses
handed to her.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Nothing in His Mind.

NotHIHu IN HIS WIhu.
what instrument would you rather
play, IL you belonged to an orchestra ~
THE piccolo."
"But that isn't considered much Of
an instrument"
THAT'S why 1t appeals to me. When
a piccolo player gets through his work
he drops his piccolo into his pocket and
right away he looks to me like a man
who hasn't care in the wOrld."--Bir-
minghain Age-Herald.
It is the role of every baker to have
a roll.
A divorce 1ecree is always a part
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
Or. BLOOD WON ARMY HoNoRs
National Vice Commander Of Legion.
Only New Hampshire Physician
Who Was Decorated.

Advancing with the first wave OF
infantry and establishing his first-aid
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

Refrigerator Cars in Use.
More than 10000 refrigerator cars
are in use on the railways of the
United States and Canada.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
poaT OF MISSING MEN

American Legion Post No. 65, Su-
perior, Wis, is Attempting to find Ber-
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
ELECT LEGION MAN GOVERNOR
James G. Serugham, Leader In Fight
for Adjusted Compensation, Vic
torious In Nevada.

James G. Scrugham, leader In the
American Legion's fight for adjusted
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nRRovD UNToeM INTERNATIONAL
SunndaySchool
'. Lesson

By REV. p. b. FTTZwATER, D. D..
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago)
Copyright, 1922. Western Newspaper Union
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

A divorce dsrree is always a part
ing Injunction.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14

VIRGIL MCLAIN.--c. A. Biakesley.
United States Veterans Hospital 70. Daw.
son Springs. KY. Is trying 70 6nd his
buddy" Virgil Mcclain OF Toledo, o.,
on business Of vital importance, Mcclain
III described As twenty three. weighs 80
pounds. Is s feet Q inches tall. Has been
miAaing = year. .s =.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1922-12-14
LESSON FOR DECEMBER II
JESUS AMONG FRIENDS AND FOES

LESSON TEXT-Luke 10:2s-42; 11:ll-b4.
GOLDEN TEXT--Ye are my friends, II
ye do whatsoever 1 command you.-John
1914.
REFERENCE MATERIAL,-Luks asa.
g.
PRIMARY ToPIC-Jesus in the Home
Of F'r ends.
JUNIOR ToPIc-Jesus Among Friends
and Foes.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Friends and Enemies of Jesus.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
-Christ's Methods OF Dealing With PSo-
pie.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-11-01
BROTHERS HURT
IN AUTO CRASH
AT SCHURMEIER
Henry and Herman Soft
! Badly Bruised and Cut
| When Gar Is Ditched.
Other Occupants, Peter
Hartje and a Boy Es-
cape Without Injury.

Henry and Herman Soft, two orotn-
ers. OF Hensel, N. D., are IN 81: Mich
ael's hospital suffering from injuries
received this morning when the car
IN which they were riding ran into
ditch at schurmeier,
peter Hartje, also of Hensel, who
xyaa In the car escaped without in
Jury, and the son OF Henry SOU, VIZ o
was driving his fathers car wneh tme
accident occurred, was stupneo; W.
did not receive any further INJURIES ~
was said at the hospital.
r. Injuries May BE Serious.
x+.nt Of the injuries received
nv the two brothers had not been de-
termined by the attending physician
at an early hour this afternoon. but
both men We're badly bruised and cut
as result of the crash. ana Henry
Scott, who was unconscious when
picked up, had not regained con-
eciousness at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The accident occurred about 1l:SV
o'clock this morning. and passing mo.
torists who came to the assistance OF
the auto party telephoned to Grand
Forks for the Norman ambulance.
Paul Norman, who went out to bring
in the victims, said that the car was
badly wrecked.
It is believed that the car was be-
ing driven at fast rate OF speed, ana
that young Soft failed to make the
turn in the road, which he headed Tor.
The car was found turned over IN the
ditch, Just at the, turn of the road.