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Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
ROAD MEN APPOINTED
Republican And Democrat Members
Make Combination
COURTS CONTROL IS SHIFTED

The regular Republican slate of ap-
pointments for road supervisors in the
various hundreds of New Castle county
was smashed Tuesday when two Re
publican members of the Levy Court
Joined with the two Democratic men,
bers in voting down several appoint
ments approved by the three remaining
members. all Republicans. The new
combination also voted to change the
rules by enarging several committees
and in this manner captured majority
on most of the important committees.
Thomas Lattomus. recently appointed
commissioner by Governor William d.
Denney, and Commissioner Frank
Jones. were the two boiling Republican
members. They refused to go into
caucus with Commissioners Albert
Stetser. Boyd Mccoy and James Ball.
and by switching their votes to the
Democrats, Commissioners Harry v.
Buckso and Harley j. Strahorn, fiat
tened the caucus slate.
CONTROL OF COURT SHIFTED
The question centered about the ap-
pointment of supervisors in the three
Democratic hundreds, New Castle, Red
Lion and White Clay. The dissenters
supported the Democrats in their con-
tention that they should name super
visors of their party IN these districts
and then carried the revolt down the
line of the committees, definitely shift
ing control of the affairs of the Levy
Court to BIZ partisan combine.
The new combine not cnly succeeded
in electing Democrats in the three
Democratic hundreds, but also defeated
Republican caucus nominees in several
Republican hundreds.
The supervisors elected were as
follows
Brandywine Hundred-J. F. Petit
de Mango, unopposed.
Appoouinimiuk Hundred-Joseph
Hutchinson, defeating Corbt Reynolds,
caucus selection.
Blackbird Hundred Richard Hodg'
son. defeating Jacob Hill, caucus
selection.
Christiana Hundred William Grown,
defeating Reuben Hall, caucus selec
tion.
Mill Creek Hundred-J. M. johnson
defeating Lewis Colmery, caucus selec
ton.
New Castle Hundred-Theodort
Blackburn. defeating George Burns
caucus selection.
Pencader Hundred-Harry McCor
mick, unopposed.
Red Lion Hundred WilliamD. Clark
defeating R. l. Cofer. caucus selection
St. Georges HIndred-B. II. Pleas
anton, unopposed.
White Clay Creek Hundred-Lindsa.
S. Wilson.
As soon as the appointment OF tn
superyisors had been decided upon tn
new co nblne put through resolution
amending the rules by enlarging tn
membership of several important com
mittees, including finance. printing an
rules. The men selected for the new
committees throws the control OF then
into the hands of the combine.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
In Memoriam

In remembrance of our father, Isaac
Empson, who departed this life, March
18th, 1922.
Softly at night the stars are cleaning
Upon a silent grave,
Where there sleepeth without dreaming
One we loved but could not save,
Do not ask US if we miss him,
There is such vacant place,
Oft we think we hear his footsteps.
Always see his smiling face.
WIFE AND CHILDREN.
We, mother and children wish to
thank those friends who so kindly help
ed US. Your kindness shall not be for
gotten->
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
TOWNSEND A. c..
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.. Churchman,
of Richardson Park, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Katharine H. Churchman. to George M.
Longhead, son of Mrs. l. NJ Biddle, Of
Mt. Pleasant The wedding will take
place this summer Mr.. Longhead is a
graduate of the University of Della
ware, class of 1919. He is n member
of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Mr.. Long
head is connected with the Gashstull
Company, of Chester, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
Middletown Asks For New School

Jesse L. Shepherd, member of the
Board of Education. Mrs. Shepherd,
and Eugene H. Shallcross, of this town,
a member of the State Board of Edu-
cation, have conferred with DR.. Joseph
II. Odell and other officers of the Della
ware School Auxiliary Association,
relative to new school project for
Middletown. They asked the auxiliary
to contribute 100000 toward a new
school to be erected on site along the
State road near the southern border of
the town that has been donated by
Pierre S. dupont. The site covers ten
acres. DR.. Odell told the committee the
auxiliary would investigate the subject.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
Wheat Harvest is Here

A large number of our farmers are
now busily engaged in harvesting their
1922 wheat crop. As usual it is hard
to estimate how large yield will be
received. but If we are to judge from
the general appearances of the fine
looking wheat fields in this community
the crop will be bumper one.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
Why Suffer From Rheumatism ?

Do you know that nine out of every
ten cases of rheumatism are simply
rheumatism of the muscles or chronic
rheumatism, neither of which require
any internal treatment The pain may
be relieved by applying Chamberlain $
Liniment, which makes sleep and rest
possible, and that certainly means a
great deal to any one afflicted with
rheumatism.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
Town Council Organized

Charles Z. Banks, President, w. X.
Berger and George Fillingame, Com
missioners elected this year, c. E.
Carly and Townsend Walter, the hold
over Commissioners. organized Monday
night at Chesapeake City by electlng
Mr.. Fillingame, Secretary, William H.
johnson, Town Treasurer, and Reuben
Heyelow, Bailiff.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
New Hotel Manager

Mr.. John Wright, formerly of Brook
lyn, N. Y, has accepted the position as
manager for the Middletown Hotel,
and arrived in town with his wife and
daughter on Sunday. Mr.. Wright is a
general and experienced hotel man, and
the guests of the local hotel will be
well cared for during the absence of
Mr. B. G. Smith, who was compelled to
seek rest in the mountains as q result
of poor health.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
County Court Balances

County Treasurer Burris Tuesday re-
ported the bank balances of the county
as follows: New Castle County, $685.
1856. 3S; miscellaneous roads a counts,
$37l.4 Christina, Sl1, ,374.53; Mill
Creek, 81, 5S2 rs; White Clay Creek,
$4, ,6S2 So; Pencader, 81, ,375. 46; New
Castle. 81 1854. 20; Red Lion, 81, ,273; St.
Georges, $l,284.S3; APPOINTMENTS,
$50 72: Blackbird. Sl77.5O; Brandywine,
$573.47.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
Gets Washington Position

George w. Francis. of Wilmington,
former secretary of the Delaware State
Highway Department, has been ap-
pointed an inspector of the Washing
ton, D. c.. public schools. The post
was obtained for Mr.. Francis through
United States Senator L. Heisler Ball,
of the district affairs committee of the
United States Senate.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
School Electio IN Saturday

The annual school election for Dis
trict No. 20, will be held on to-day.
June II, at the Academy, from 2 to S
o'clock. Mr.. Jesse =. Shepherd is the
retiring member, but is candidate for
reelection and is being opposed by Mr..
John E. Denny.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17
Bethesda Church Notes
METHODIST

Sund ~, June 18th. 1922.
$50 A. M. Devotional meeting of
the Brotherhood.
1890 A. NJ. Preaching by the Pas
tor. The subject will be "The Impo
tent Man"
IL As A. M: Sunday School session.
730 p. M. Preaching by the Pastor
"Four Pictures of Foo" A hearty
welcome awaits you.
Prayer and Praise Service on Wednes-
day evening at 7. 30 O'Clock.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-17

Women registrars and election Off
GERS are to be appointed to serve in the
various election districts of Wilmington
and New Castle county on the registra-
tion days, and at the fall elections.
This was decided upon by the Depart
ment of Elections, met for the purpose
of checking up the registration lists.
, 1922-01-04
BOOSTS MUSIC IN THE ARMY

was made by General Pershing soon
after he took over the oslce of chief of
staff. One of his first actions was to
transfer the school from Fort Jay. New
York. and direct that II be recognized
as a ''superband, comparable only to
the splendid band which was organ-
lied in France Mr.. Damrosch at
first was opposed to the removal of the
school from New York. believing stu
dents would have better advantages
TO hear good music and study II In New
York than in Washington. 1t was Mr..
Damrosch who organized the famous
"Pershing's Own Mt Chaumont. head
quarters Of the American expedition
airy forces. which won great distinction
among the military bands OF the allied
armies. and later wns sent to tour the
United Suites during one Cf the Liber-
ty loan campaigns.
First evidences of the success of the
school were exhibited recently when the
students were used TO welcome the
various armament conference delegs-
tions. The school band was called upon
, 1922-01-04
Soldier Stays
Good Samaritan

Of various ways Of getting the money.
Matters went so far that Burger, ex-
asperated, picked up a knife from the
table and stabbed John to death. This
happened In the presence of the lat
ter's wife. Losing no time as to how
they should get rid of the body. Bur
ger suggested to Mrs. John that they
cut it up. Clearing the dining room
table. they put Jobln's body on it and,
while Burger went out after a saw.
Nine. John prepared sackings.
Girl Watches Hacking.
AS soon as Burger returned they
set TO their CHASTITY task, witnessed
only by little Madeleine, too Mortified
TO say anything. That same night, at
midnight, the three left their fiat
each carrying a bundle, d containing
the headless body of the victim, the
others an arm each, and made for the
nearest bridge, where the remains
were thrown into the river. The next
day they left for the Clamart Wood,
bearing with them, in two separate
s~ackings the head and legs Of theit
victim.
A few weeks later the trunk was
found some II miles out of Paris IN
the river, and the next day the arms
appeared. It vas not until is months
after that the murderers were found
and, With them. the head and legs
for they led the police authorities to
the spot where the latter had been
buried.
Burger. when asked about the crime
threw most Of the blame on the WON.
an.
, 1922-01-04
Airplanes Used
in B~ootlegging

thought, If the business warranted 1t,
he could get two or three more planes,
with experienced aviators to run
them. But this was for the future, al
though he did not know at the time
that this future would be much nearer
than he had anticipated.
The American had In the meantime
made other business" trips to other
cities and had found it possible to
make arrangements for many ready
cash sales But the lack of planes be-
came n hindrance to she extension of
the business, and the Mexican had to
content himself with making about
three trips a week, going to a differ
ent city on each trip.
The first trip was made last Febru-
AIRY, and by May two more plsnes had
been added to the "neet." Regular
, 1922-01-04
American EnIists Mexican Avia-
tor to Garry Booze Across
the Border.
no TROUBLE GETTING ORDERS
Carries 100 Bottles on First Trip and
Lands on Spot Indicated by
Circle Of flashlights in
Hands Of SIX Men.

FL PasO, Textile idea of carrying
liquor into the United States By air
plane probably originated in the City
of Hermosillo, in Mexico. There n
day a wealthy American met a young
Mexican aviator who owned a very
tine plane. The Mexican was active,
energetic, and full Of pep and desire
for adventure. With him 1t was not
a matter OF violating any law, but
rather Of experiencing she excitement
Of running into danger. With tile
American it was II plain case OF max
ing money.
They discussed the pros and cons for
u long time, with the result that the
Mexican agreed to establish himself
near the American border and place
himself under riders from the Ameri-
can.
The American visited n Of the
largest cities OF the West and had
no trouble in getting orders for
liquor. A day and hour We're fixed
when the plane should deliver the
goods, and the landing place. some dis
lance from the city, was decided on.
Tho American then returned to the
border and bought the liquor. carsing
II TO be transported to the hangar.
The aviator had made one expert
mental trip to learn the topography
If the country, and was ready TO take
On his cargo.
Landed in a Circle Of Light.
Al 7:30 p. m. on the day appointed
he made a start, flying with great
accuracy to the meeting place. where
he arrived at Las a. m. Six men, as
sembled In a circle at the landing
place, guided him with flashlights, en-
abling him t. guide the plane 10 the
cxnct spot where It was expected to
land.
He had on board ten cases-120 bot
ties. He lad expected a lot of rough
necks 70 whom he was to deliver the
liquor, but instead he met prominent
business and professional men In auto
mobilize, who slowed their respective
shares into their cars. paid the money,
and drove away. The landing place
was over ten miles from the city for
which the drivers were bound. The
aviator then took on-a supply OF gaso-
line, which Ind been left for him. and
new back for Mexico. arriving near
dawn.
While he would not give the exact
figures. II was easy to estimate. judg-
ing by the price Of good whisky in that
section. that he took in Tn the neigh
borfsDd of $1,000.
Three Trips a Week.
He was 30 much pleased with his
first experience chat he sought his
American partner at once md had Q
serious conference with him regard
ing the extension OF the business. He
, 1922-01-04

ed I'm cold water. Add one cupful Of
nutmeats and when cool beat until
thick and creamy. Pour into a we'll
buttered pan and mark off into
squares.
Honey Puffs.-Cook three cupfuls of
sugar and one cupful of cream without
stirring, until the threading stage is
reached; add one-quarter of a cupfui
of honey. When the strip makes a
soft ball on being dropped into cold
water take from the fire and pour v e
the w~ell-beaten white of an egg. Add
one cupful of chopped nuts. When
firm and creamy. shape into balls.
Pineapple Fudpe.-Boil two cupfuls
of sugar, one-half cupful of water and
one-fourth teaspoonful of cream of
tartar to the soft ball stage, then add
n cupful Of candied pineapple Cor
preserved will do) finely chopped; add
a t%easpoonful of orange fiavoring.
Pour owe the stifiy beaten whites Of
two eggs md beat until light and
foamy. Pour into a buttered pan and
cut into squares when cold.
Cinnamon Fudge.-Boil together to
the soft ball stage two cupfuls of
sugar. one cupful of milk, one table
spoonful of butter. Remove from the
fire and add one-half cupful of dates
chopped, two tabIespoonfuls of cinna-
mon and one teaspoonful of vanilla.
Cool. then beat until creamy. Pour
into buttered pan and mark off into
squares when cold.
Marshmallow Fudge.-Boil together
two cupfuls of light. brown sugar, one
tablespoonful Of butter, n cupful Of
milk, one-fourth OF a ~teaspoonfui OF
| cream Of tartar. Test for the soft
oall stage, then add oue-haf pound OF
mrrshmallow. Let stand covered for
a few minutes. beat until dissolved
add one cupful OF nutmeats, beat un
til cool, then pour into pans and marx
on In squares.
, 1922-01-04

Remove from the water and rinse ;
place on a stove in a kettle of fresh
cold water. Bring slowly to the boil
Ing point and let simmer carefully for
five hours. Remove from the kettle
and take of the skin while still hot
Rsisln Tapioea Pudding-Soak one
cupful of pearl tapiOca over night In
cold water and cook In a double boiler
In the morning IN a quart Of milk I'M
til soft. Remove from fire and let
cool slightly, FIRST stirring In three
tablespoonfuls of butter. Heat two
cunfuls of milk and stir in three beaten
eggs. Add to the war; tapioca, stir
In one cupful of sugar and One-half
pound of seeded raisins with the grated
rind Of half a lemon and bake In a
moderate oven for an hour, stirring
once In a while until the consistency
is ever all through, then allow 1t TO
brown on top.
Cake and Cheese Desssrt-Break in
to small custard cups enough bits OF
cake to half hll them. Add a few
raisins TO each cup. Molsten with
sweetoned fruit juice and cover with a
layer OF grated cheese or with thin
slices of cheese to nearly all the cups.
Place In IA steamer Until the cheese
is melted. Before serving put a spoon
tul of jelly or rich preserve over the
cheese in each cup and decorate with
whipped cream
Date Loaf cake.-Cream one-half
cupful of butter with one cupful Of
brown sugar., add two well beaten eggs
and two cupfuls of flour, sifted with
one-half t~easpoonful of salt; add al
ternately with one-half cupful of luke
warm coffee in which one t%easpoonful
of soda has been dissolved. Lastly
stir In one pound OF dates stoned.
chopped and Toured. with one cupful
of chopped nuts and n teaspoonful
of vanilla. Bake in a well creased
and Toured pan in a moderate oven.
Baked Squash.-A hard knotty Hub
bard squash cut In halves, the seeds
removed and then baked II the oven
is a dish to be desired. The squash
may be mashed. seasoned with butter.
salt and pepper or a half cupful OF
sweet cream with the other ~sensonings.
stir and cook until hot. The baked
squash is drier and doe away with
peelIng 1t.
NAa. yreeQ
, 1922-01-04
French Waiter Kills Fellow En-
ployee in Most Atrocious
Manner in Paris.
UNTRUE WIFE HELPS IN DEED
Declares Husband Did Not Love His
Country, but Was Always Full of
Praise for the Germsns-Girl
Sees Crime.

Paris.-"He did not love his coun-
try, but, on the contrary, was always
fun Of praise for the Germans" was
the only excuse Estelle John could
lind when, together with her lover,
Charles Burger, she was brought be
fore examining magistrates on the
charge of numbering her husband and
helping to cut up the body, throwing
parts of II into the river and burying
the remainder in a park outside Of
Paris.
The husband, Ernest John, was en-
ployed at the Grand hotel here as first
floor waiter and had been for some
ten years. Two years ago n vacancy
having occurred on the same floor,
John introduced one of his friends,
Charles Burger, to the management,
and he was given a Job. Burger hay
ing no home, John offered to share
his with Burger and his little girl,
Madeleine, six.
ouarreled About War.
Burger was a widower. and Intimate
relations soon developed between him
and Johns wife. Conversations in the
household often drifted to the war.
Burger had served as a private and
was wounded. The two men would
often come very near to an exchange
OF blows. Burger. furthermore. was
envious Of Johns position at the
Grand hotel. where he was well liked
by the management and patrons.
He had succeeded In saving up some
$4,000 francs.
From then on Burger thought only
, 1922-01-04
Pershing Orders School Estab-
Iished in Washington.
Walter pamroseh Has Pledged Assist
ance in Work OF Organization
Plan to Make Army Music as
Coed as Best.

Washington.-Army Music soon Will
compare with that of the best orchcs-
tras and bands Of the country. Popu-
lar music will be supplemented by the
classical masterpieces and n superband
and orchestra win be created from
army musicians.
General Pershing already haJ or
dered the establishment here of the
army music school. and Walter Dam
rosch. conductor of the New York
symphony orchestra, has pledged him
assistance In the work of organization.
Both are determined, through tie
%,clinoi. to elevate music In the army.
The first move to better army Music
, 1922-01-04
Steel taken From sraln.

Moatsville. w. va.-It Is thought
Columbus w. HeItzel of this place will
be restored to a normal mental con,
dition. following a successful opera.
tion for the removal of a piece OF
scissors from his skull. There is nc
recollection on the part Of the pa
TENTS family is to when he met with
any accident by which the scissors
blade penetrated his head and how
many years 1t remained In his skull is
n mystery. Heitzel has had a clouded
mind for II years.
, 1922-01-04
Women ADMIT Men to
Their Sewing Circle

Men of South Bridgton, Me-,
are glorying in a new achieve
ment, for, by unanimous vote of
the ladies' sewing circle of the
South Bridgton Congregational
church. they are to be eligible
for membership. and thus the
male problem Of what to do
these coming long winter eve
nlngs Is apparently solved.
Additional impetus Is expect
ed TO be given to knitting bees.
and several husbands who are
experts with the needle and
thimble are preparing to Until
ate their less fortunate brothers
into the mysteries Of the circle
rites.
, 1922-01-04

schedules were arranged and new
trips devised. While all the routes
are indicated to start from Juarez.
several are some distance from that
city. but may still be called in the
''neighborhood."
The line to Los Angeles will prob
ably be abandoned, as the American
received information hat a similar
enterprise has been started at Tia
Juana and will cover the cities Of
California.
, 1922-01-04
Marine, Weighing 335
Pounds, EnIists Again

The fighting Tonnage of the
marine corps was increased 1886
pounds when Gunnery Sergeant
james D. Turreiani of Philadel-
phia re-enlisted. His No. II
shoes stand him in good stead.
On a 40-mile hike in Haiti he
finished with two rifles, three
packs and n exhausted recruit
under his arm.
, 1922-01-04

TO furnish music for the receptions
at the Union station and attracted at.
tentlon In every instance by the per
lection with which 1t played.
, 1922-01-04

deal of nutriment when
milk, butter, chocolate
and nuts are used.
Maple Sugar Fudge
Take two cupfuls Of
maple sugar, one cupful
of milk, one tablespoon
full of butter. boil to the
, 1922-01-04

cured ham is,
when wen cooked
"a thoroughly sat
lsfying dish.
Virginia Ham.
Wash and scrub
well and let soak
thlrty-six hours In
water to cover.
, 1922-01-04
The Kitchen
Cabinet 80

Copyright. 1921. Western Newspaper Union
OF all felicities the most charming
Is thai Of a firm and gentle friend
ship. 1t ssweetens our cares, dispeIs
our sorrows and counsels us in all
our extremities.-Seneca.
, 1922-01-04
DETACHABLE DAINTIEs

Ham Is another meat which is gen
orally liked and a we'll smoked and
, 1922-01-04
WHOLESALE HOMEMADE CANDY

Fudges are one of the easiest of
candies to be made. are very popu-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-05
YOUNG PEOPLE
TO HOLD MEETING
HERE OCT. 2O-22

The Young Peoples Conference of
Audrain County will meet in Mexico
October 20 to 20 at the Christian
church. Miss Lottie May Bose, asso-
ciate young peoples superintendent,
who is well known in Mexico will be
present and also Walter Moore, young
peoples superintendent of Kansas
City and formerly young peoples
superintendent in Ohio. On the
first evening of the meeting a
banquet will be given at which there
will be music and toasts. On Satur-
day evening there will be hay ride,
weiner roast and council fire which
will be modelled after the council fires
at Geneva.
On Sunday afternoon there will be
a pageant "The Spirit of Geneva"
About 200 young people are expected
to be present.
Prizes win be given for the district
having the highest percentage of its
quota present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-05
WANTS TO
SEE MEXICO
FAIR REVIVED

John T. Hook of Kansas City, who
manages the horses of Longvicw
Farm, Kansas City, is anxious to see
the Mexico Fair revived. Mr.. Hook
said that Mexico should experience
no trouble in having the greatest
fair in this section of the country
just as it had in the past. 81 would
be glad to bring string Of saddlers
to show. l would also like to see
the saddle horse futurity maturing in
about five years resumed. l would
enter at least five likely colts in thu.
event." he said
Mr.. Hook says that everywhere
the county fairs are a big success
this season and the public is appar-
emily anxious to witness such whole
some entertainment Since the mat
ter has been suggested the Ledger
is receiving much encouragement in
its move to interest the public here
in reviving what was once among
the greatest advertisements Mexico
and Audrain county had, in fact a
great advertisement for Missouri.