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Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26

cred many topics, the following being
the most important.
1t commended President Harding for
his activity in trying to adjust indus
trial conditions.
Commended Governor William d.
Denney and his State administration of
fairs.
Went on record. as favoring the re-
peal of the S3 filing tax.
Express belief in expanding powers
of the Federal Tariff Commission
Indorsed Americanization schools and
urged their continuance
Commended the activity Of women in
politics in the State.
Urged support of the Wilmington
harbor as the best means of promoting
| agricultural and industrial Delaware.
Pledged the support of the party to
law enforcement emphasizing the Vol
stead act and ask the Legislature to
create a commission which should study
taxation problems and make recon-
mendations to the next general assem-
bly,.
SECONDED BY MRS. ASHBROoK
Senator DUPONT was placed in nomi-
nation by Captain W. A 'Smonton, and
Mrs. Julia II. Ashbrook, of Whining
ton, seconded the nomination. Both
were signals for more prolonged out
bursts of applause. Congressman Lay
ton was nominated by j. Edward
Goslee.
| STARTED WITH "AMERICA'
! Chairman Warner opened the meet
ing by requesting the assembled dele
gates to sing America " After Rev.
R. S. Stephens, of Dover, offered the
opening prayer, Chairman Warner in
troduced Colonel Robert G. Houston, of
Georgetown, as temporary chairman.
Colonel Houston delivered stirring
keynote speech, in which he pointed
out that the hope of the world today is
/ the United States, and the meeting of
the task is one which calls for courage,
clear eyes, brave hearts, ready hands,
vision and wisdom.
"The question of the hour, he de-
clared, ''is who shall lead America
Whether the Republican, with it sun
broken record of successes, or the
Democrat party with its unbroken
record of failures. We will send to
Washington men to represent us in the
nation, men who can help solve the
problems that confront us"
He added that the record of the Re-
publican party in Delaware, in giving
the state better roads and better
schools, alone proves the party worthy
of continued confidence.
GoSLEE NoMINATES LAYTON
DR.. Caleb R. Layton for representa-
tive in the Sixty-eighth Congress from
Delaware, was placed in noAnation by
]. Edward Goslee, of Sussex county.
His nomination was seconded by Sena.
tor L. Heisler fIall for New Castle
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ST. PAUL'S M. E. CHURCH
ODESSA, DELAWARE

The main audience room of the
church building has been closed during
the summer in order that some neccs-
sary improvements might be made.
Inc Work has exceeded the original
plans and the results are very encour-
aging.
SIX memorial windows have been
given by individual families and two
others to harmonize were added by the
church. The entire building has been
wired for electric lights and the fix
lures are also installed, ready for use.
The Railways and the upper room have
been painted. The roof is to be paint
ed, the heater and some furniture re.
paired, and just now the building is un-
dergoing thorough cleaning.
The work will be completed and the
building ready for use on September
81. Special services are planned for
that day. John w. Hamilton. of
Washington, D. c., Bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, will
preach; w, A. Wise, Superintendent of
the Mlddletown District. is to be pres
ent, and special music will be rendered.
The hours of the services are II A. NJ.
and $50 ?. NJ, standard time.
The House of Worship should be a
distinctive building, beautiful and at
tractive; place that lends itself to
high thoughts and the nobest aspira-
tons; centre where the people of the
community may 20 for prayer and song
ana meditation; meeting place where
collectively people may fill their souls
with that spirituaf dynamic that stirs
the individual, makes the home secure,
and guarantees spirit of national and
international upift Nay some hour
each Sabbath day find the people NOV
ing toward their respective places of
worship to share the duty and the gift
God bestows you men and women, who
hold Him IN reverence.
1t will be a real treat to hear Bisbop
Hamilton and enjoy an hour of worship
IN the building that is pride to the
community.
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65TH ANNUAL MEETING

The slxty-tfth annual meeting of the
National Associatio1 of local preachers
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
America will be held in Wesley M. E.
Church Dover, Wednesday, Sept, 9th.
to Sunday inclusive October lst, the
Rev. }. w. CoIona, D. D. pastor.
Local preachers who contemplate at
tending the sessions, and who desire
free entertainment should commune
cate with Dr. Colona on or before the
Goth of September.
The program includes among those
who will address the body at different
sessions Bishop w. F. Mcdowell, of
Washington, d. c., Hon. John K. Nc
Spartan, President of the PennspI-
vania State Grange, and Democratic
nominee for Governor of the State Of
Pennsylvania.
In addition to the above there will
be representative Local preachers from
all sections of the u. s., many of
whom will preach IN the churches of
Dover of all evangelical denominali ions
Wednesday night, September 9th, and
also on Sunday. Oct. lst. Any church
in Dover and within radius of fifty
niles can have supply for their pull
pits if application is made to Or. Col
ona not later than Thursday A. M.
September 28th.
Local preachers whether members of
the association or not, male or female,
will be entertained.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26

He was Secretary of State under Gov
ernor John Hum.
Thomas S. Fouracre, nominated for
State treasurer, lives at Middletown,
and is editor and proprietor Of The
Middletown Transcript. Mr.. Fouracre
was formerly a member of the Levy
Court and is a member of both the
State and County Republican Com
mlttees.
Morris Harrington, of FELTON, nomi-
mated, for State auditor of accounts.
has been a Republican leader in his
community for some years, but never
held office. Mr.. Harrington is fruit
and grain broker and a member of the
firm of Harrington and Lynch at Fell
ton. He is also interested in horses,
and one Of his horses won race at the
Harrington Fair last month.
Dr. Charles M Hollis. nominated for
insurance commissioner, is dentist at
Seaford. DIR. Hollis, like Mr.. Harring.
ton, has never held office. He has
taken an interest in Republican politics
in Seaford for many years.
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Republican Meeting

A largely attended Hundred Republ-
can meeting was held in Red Men s
Hall in Odessa, on Thursday evening.
Hon. Alexander P. Corbit was unani.
mously selected as Chairman and DR..
w. S P. Combs was chosen Secretary.
After the routine business had been
transacted local candidates were nomi-
mated as follows:
For Representative, Charles S. Eli
son, Jr.
For Levy Court Commissioner, Mrs.
C. Fox. Morris F. Eiiason, A. Lee
Orrell and P. Earle Peasanton.
For Assessor, Leslie Morgan.
For Inspectors, First district, Raynor
Carrow; Second district. Harry Faunce
Third district, Alfred W. Porter;
Fourth district, Leland Money.
The attendance was the largest in
the history of the Republicans of st.
Georges Hundred. and the entire meet
ing was harmonious throughout.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
Prof. Mcknight Returns

We have received the following
notice announcing the return ot Prof.
O. f. Mcknight to Middletown:
Today Supt. O. E. Mcknight caves
for his home in Middletown, be. He
has spent the summer as instructor in
the State Normal School at Florence.
Ala. Among the forty members oi the
faculty staff not one has done any bet
ter work than Supt. Mcknight. In
fact, not many have done such a high
standard of work as he has maintained
in his department. He is deservedy
popular with his co-workers and also
with the student body.
1t is hoped that he will accept place
on the faculty of this oldest of the
southern state normals again next sum
mer.
HENRY J. WILLINGHAM.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

vacation nearing an end. Cecil
County. Nd, schools will reopen on
Tuesday, September 5.
While the family of w. w. Manlove,
OF near Cecilton, Md, was temporarily
away thieves looted the meat house.
The Sunday School of st. Stephens 8
+. E. Church. near Earlevile, Nd, has
obligated itself to clothe child in the
Far East. A picture of the child is to
be hung in the Sunday School room.
John Heldmyer, Jr., Real Estate
Broker, has purchased from Catherine
E. Stidham, of Odessa, for George
Heldmyer. small plot of land between
the State Highway and John Held
myers property.
Rev. J. j. Bunting, of Berlin, Nd,
who was unanimously invited to become
pastor of Asbury M. E. Church,
Smyrna, to succeed Rev. Ransom P.
Nichols, is expected to move there the
18th of next month.
The body of an unknown colored
man was washed ashore near Reybold' s
Wharf some time last week and was
found by some young ladies'. Coroner
Magraw was notified and took charge
of the body. removing it to Elkton,
Md.
Tentative plans for an imposing
library building at the University of
Delaware, Newark, as memorial to
Delaware's war heroes, We're made
Thursday night at conference of trus-
tees and others interested, at the Hotel
DUPONT, Wilmington.
= h. L. Scott. who has a three years
stand of alfalfa on 800 acres, near
Delaware City. of which he has made
four cuttings in two previous years
has made two thus far this year and
expects to make two more before the
growing season closes.
Smyrna Special District Schools will
open tuesday, september 5th. the day
after Labor Day The building has
been thoroughly renovated. necessary
repairs made. and all is in readiness
for the opening of another school term
The vacancies in the school faculty
have all been filled.
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School Will Open Sept. llth

Prof 0. + Mcknight. principal of
the Middletown Public school will ar
rive in town today, and will be busily
engaged for the next ten days making
final preparations for the opening of
the next school term Oh Monday, Sept.
1lth. The locol school board has re-
quested all other members of the facul-
ty to report not later than Thursday,
Sept 7th, in order that they may have
sufficient time to secure boarding
houses and arrange their other minor
affairs previous to the date set for
opening.
There will be four new teachers or
the staff this year, two will fill the va
cancies caused by the designations of
Miss Rebman and Mr. Riser, the other
two are extra teachers which the board
has decided are necessary to success
fully carry out the work for the ensu-
ing year.
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I0NHSFHd torrfW00NUU.
FUNERAL OF JOHN W. CAREY

The funeral of John w. Carey. whose
death occurred at Atlantic CITY, n. j..
on Wednesday of last week, Was held
from the residence of his br4thar-in-
law, Mr.. W alter :. Money. mean. town.
at 2 O'Clock on Sunday afternoon and
was attended by many relatives and
friends OF the deceased, all anxious TO
show their love and respect for ON. eHu
in life had been a real friend, being
ever kind and true toward all. and vino
by his genial disposition and c0mmn1n-
ship had endeared himself to not only
the loving wife and other member. of
his household, but to vast array of
others, who reside here and elsewhere.
all of whom loved the man for hi- aer.
sonal worth, and who regarded INN AS
being foremost in social and business
affairs. Under these circumstances it
is but natural that this community
should share with Atlantic City, a. feei-
ing OF the keen personal loss that comes
by the taking away of one whose
record of true citizenship was ST vast
| Importance, and whose private life as
well as business ideals were of meal
cuable benefit to the locahty in which
he resided. His wife was Miss Lucy
Wilson. and three children al, of whom
are grown, being Robert, Lillian and
Ruby, of Atlantic City, survive him.
| The services were conducted by the
Rev. 9. 2. Jones, of Townsend, and
the Rev. Percy L. Donaghay. of Mid
dletown. The floral offering, Were
many and handsome, the trlbHtes hav-
ing come from loving ones In numerous
localities. The pall-bearers were hi,
six nephews as follows: Wilson Noary,
Harold Money, w. H. Money. Reyn.
| olds Wilson, John Wilson and Frank
Braddock; interment was maaa e. the
Townsend NJ. f. Cemetery.
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
NAMED DUPONT AND LAYTON
The Entire State Ticket Was Chosen Dover Tuesday, August
I'D, by Acclamation
new RULES GIVE WOMEN VOICE IN PARTY AFFAIRS

Harmony prevailed Tuesday at the
Republican State convention at Dover,
Senator T. Coleman DUPONT and Con-
gresham Caleb R. Layton being re-
nominated to the offices they now hold
The full ticket follows
Senator-T. Coleman dupont, of
Wilmington.
Congressman-Dr. Caleb r. Lay ton,
of Georgetown.
Insurance Commlssioner-Dr. c. NJ.
Hollis, of Seaford.
State Treasurer Thomas S. Four
acre, Of Middletown.
State Auditor Norris Harrington, of
FELTON,.
MANY TOPICS IN PLATFORM
The platform was lengthy and COW
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26

county and by Captain Harry Lyons, of
yves, for Sussex county.
The name of Thomas S. Fouracre
was placed in nomination for state
treasurer by Senator A. p. Corbit. #
Odessa New Castle county.
For auditor of accounts Joseph
Morris Harrington was nominated by
George c. Herring, of FELTON,, X ent
county.
DR.. Charles NJ Hollis, for insurah nee
Commissioner, was nominated by Cliff
ford Burton, of Seaford, Sussex county.
THE CANDIDATES
General T. Coleman DUPONT, noEni-
n tee for Senator, is one of the recog-
nized big business men of the country.
He has large hotel interests IN addi-
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Charles Cole

The town was inexpressibly shocked on
Saturday night last when Mrs. Charles
Cole, with an attack of heart trouble,
from which she had long been a suffer-
er, passed away at nine O'Clock. She
had been in her usual health and With
out any warning. whatever, the sum
mons came. The funeral services were
held in the M. P. Church, interment in
Massey Cemetery.
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STATE AND PENINSULA

Free mail delivery will be started in
Seafocd October /.
Bids for the new Presbyterian Church
at Dover, to be known as the Murphy
Memorial, will be received September
..
Elkton Athletic Association Carni-
val for the benefit of the home base
ball team had upwards of So, 900 in re-
ceipts.
Spontaneous combustion in new
mown hay caused the destruction of the
barn on the Lukens farm, tenanted by
Herbert Taylor, near New Castle, with
loss of about 500,
Robert G. Houston, of Georg
editor of The Sussex Republican, is
said to be slated for the staff of Thomas
W. Miller, alien property custodian, at
salary of $4,000 year.
Delaware Bay oystermen around
Bowers Beach are making ready for
the opening of the season, September
/. There is feeling it will be good,
because the planting and other condi-
tions were favorable. Help is more
available and board conditions are bet
ter.
Miss Vernetta- H. Huntley, for more
than two years dietitian at Pennsyl-
vania State College, has been appoint
ed dietitian at the University of Della
ware and will assume her new duties
at the opening of the fall term next
month. Miss Huntley who succeeds
Miss Natalie D. Belts. resigned, comes
to Delaware highly recommended
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Celebrated 8lst Birthday

Mrs. George F. Brady celebrated her
Slst birthday on Saturday last in very
fitting manner, by giving delightful
family dinner. The dinner was served
on the beautiful lawn adjoining the
house. Those present were: Mr.. Fred
Brady and daughters, Misses Clara,
Margaret and Elizabeth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Watkins and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Brady and children, Mr..
and Mrs. jefferson Pool and infant
daughter, Mrs. Clara Brady Green al d
Misses Ethel and Helen Brady. !.
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APPEAL TO EX-SERVICE MEN

S.X.ISsA rlday evening, August %,
50. SO at s Z. NJ. the Middletown
=AS.nE Post of the American Legion
MttiiEiS~ will hold its most important
meeting since its inception. 1t is the
time when we will elect the officers for
the coming year and delegates to the
State Convention. 1t is even more
important, because it will also be
'knockers Night. 1t will give every
one who has bone to pick an oppor-
tlHity to do the picking.
If this Post of the American Legion
Is not being run right now is your
opportunity to elect the officers who in
your opinion will run 1t right. If in
your opinion it is being run as good as
possible with the meager support it has
been receiving then now is the time to
rally to the Post and make it one of
which we all will be proud.
On behalf of the officers | want to
say that it has beer quite a Job to keep
the Post atloat. 1t has not only meant
work but it has also meant a sacrifice
Of finances. | know the sentiment of
the officers of this Post They want a
real Post and to do this means that
every eligible man must become mem
Der. Are you willing to do your part in
this work ?
The meeting will be held in DIR. Ley
mson's office and it is your opportunity
to come and have your say. If you
want to be active III the affairs of the
Post know a job can be found for you.
Every man in the Post is eligible to
every office. Now is Your Opportunity
to Knock or Forever Hold Your Peace.
As Adiutant of the Post | want to
extend to you a most hearty welcome
with the assurance that everyone will
be given an opportunity to express his
opinion
DR.. Louis LEyINsoN, Adjutant.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
Donovan spent the week end at Ocean

Donovan spent the week end at Ocean
City, N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dugan and
daughter Ruby, Mr.. John Dugan and
Mr.. Hiram Dugan, of Baltimore, Nd.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Dugan.
Mrs. Harry E. Culver was taken to
the Delaware Hospital, Wilmington.
Thursday, where she was operated on
for appendicitis. The Transcript is
pleased to state that Mrs. Culver's con
dition was very good after the opera.
ton.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
Sustained p .en Arm

Mr.. John L. Byron met with pain
full accident while adjusting piece of
machinery at Bakers corn cannery last
Saturday. Mr.. Byron had his right
arm caught in the machinery which re-
suited in bad fracture. The injured
man was treated by DR.. E, M. Vaughan.
and at this writing is doing as well as
can be expected.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26

tion to his many other business adtivi-
ties, and was formerly president OF the
DUPONT Powder Company. Genera du
Pont has been active in Delaware poll
ties and was formerly chairman OF the
Republican State Committee He has
represented Delaware on the Rerubli-
can Committee for some years. He
gave the DUPONT boulevard to the peo-
pie of the State.
DR.. Caleb X. Layton, nsminate d for
Congress for a third term, won his
nomination largely on the excellent
record he has made at Washington.
DR.. Layton lives at Georgetown and has
been active in politics for many years.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
The new Opera House bonds
are being sold rapidly. Have you
made your purchase
Demonstration of Fire Engine

a demonstration of a Hale Fire
engine was given IN the Pablie Square
Tuesday afternoon, which was Witness
cd by large number of tiremen and
oeher residents Of our town. This
equip uent was mounted on a REQ speed
wagon and has capacity for throwing
water the distance of l2O fit. with a
pressure of 175 lbs The demonstration
seemed to be very satisfactory. and the
COS. If this tire.fghting outfit would be
about SI2uO.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
We do Tin Roofing, Spouting,
Electric Wiring and Delco Light Pro-
ducts. ENNIS GARAGE, Odessa,
Del.
Democratic Convention

Now that the Republican Primary for
the state convention is over, interest
locally as we'll as in ali parts of the
state centers in the primary fight next
Saturday for the Democratic State Con-
vention. Everything considered, the
Convention on the 29th promises to be
exciting.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
Bethesda { (hurch Notes
METHODIST

Sunday, August 9th, 1922.
The pastor and his family have re,
turned from their vacation, and the
church services will be resumed, the
pastor occupying the pulpit in the
morning and DR.. w. A. Wise, District
Superintendent of Middletown District,
in the evening.
.'Come thou with US and we will do
thee good.
Middletown transcript., 1922-08-26
Batteries recharged 75c. Service
station for Titan and Gould Batter
les. SHALLCRCSS' GARAGE.
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., 1922-08-26
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., 1922-08-26

Batteries recharged 75c. Service
station for Titan and Gould Batter
ies. SHALL CROSS GARAGE.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-08
NEW YORK
WEEKLY REVIEW OF STOCK
MARKET.

New York, July S.-The stock mar
ket his week threw off its uncertain
and professional tune Of the preced-
ing fortnight under the influence Of
Il sudden and very ~appreciablc adj
vance sfor g%ilt-edged railway shares.
Gains in many Of those issues nota-
bly, Louisville and Nashville and At
iantlc coast line, Which owed their
strength TO special considerations,
ranged from 2 to 10 points. invest,
nlent Observation-Disclosures, high grade
CHANGERS, coalers and several of the
ioW-prlced trunk lines were embrace
ed in the movement.
Buying. seemed to be of the most
confident character and to Observers
the advance had its basis In some
thing more definite than favorable
earnings and prospects of an early
settlement of the miners and rail
way shopnlen's strike. ISL.
+. Steefs, equipments. coppers and
numerous other industrialS, more or
less dependent for substenancc upon
the strength OF rails also We're ma
terially higher. Domestic oils regis
tered variable gains, in marked con
trast to the sharp reaction in Mexi-
car petrofeums.
The turn into July was accomplish
| ed without. disturbance to the moneyS
market. Rates relaxed on the. re-
turn flow OF interest and dfvinend
payments and liberal purchases of
commercial paper suggested a more
hopeful business outlook.
Sound investment conditions were
denoted in the high records set by
practically all liberty bonds and easy
absorption Of new corporate offerings.
Extreme weakness Of European
exchanges especially those Of con
tineftal allied nations n Germany,
occasioned much discussion and some
misgivings in high financial circles.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-08
SOUTH ST. PAUL
LIVE STOCK.

South St. Paul. Mimi, July s.
~. s.. Bureau Of Markets. Cattle
Receipts $50; MARKET compared
With week ago; beef steers. arid
butcher she stock largely 25056c
higher; spots on in-between grades
up more; Gamers and cutters mostly
Is higher: bologna Bulls mostly 50
higher: stockers and feeders 25G50
higher. Quotations ate ~fose--con1-
mon to good beef steers 2$6.50m 9.25:
butcher cows and heifers s4.25@
S.25: Gamers and Cutters $2.56@'
400; bologna bulls 1915 OTIS;
stockers and feeders $500 66.T5.
Calves receipts none:: harriet com
pared With week 7aeo-veal calves
mostly 5G9hfgher;; medium andaehoice
lights s7.75@s.75; BULK $500 @S.25;
common and cults mostly $500 q 500.
Hogs-Receipts 1850; market
strong, spots higher: range $500 q
1850: bu1K ,$s.75@1o.50; good pigs
s1o.25.
Sheep-Receipts 81; market
steady: best lambs here $500; top
ewes $3.50; compared With week
ago Lambs 5O@75 higher; bulk at
close s12:75613.25: ewes 50Gl LOO
higher:.. eIosinG.. s;A:2!QG.!6.ln: