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New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
Shipping Board Objects
 To Ruling by Sargent

Washington, April 9 Pl-Concern of the shipping board over the recent ruling Of Attorney General Sargent in the case of the Anglo Mexican transport company, involving an in terpretation of coastwise shipping restrictions was expressed in a let ter from the board transmitting q protest from the American Stcam- ship Owners association against the ruling.
 The board made no request for action, forwarding the associations communication as a matter of in- formation, but it did stress Its ap- prehension that the ruling might seriously affect the building Of an American merchant marine and par ticularly expansion of American coastwise shipping.
 The association protested against the attorney generals opinion that the ultimate port of destination was controlling feature in application of coastwise navigation laws. The Anglo Mexican Transport company under the ruling would be permitted 10 carry crude oil shipments from California points 10 New Orleans fol shipment under certain condi lions 40 ultimate British or othel destinations.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
BRYAN'S DAUGHTER
 SEEKING ELECTION
Mrs. Owen Wants to Be Sent
 to Congress

Miami Fla April Fl--A daugh-, Ter cf William Jennings Bryan who studied statecraft at the knee of her distinguished father, will raise the standard of Bryan in the national political arena again tonight. Speak ing before the Miami Beach cham her of commerce, Mrs Ruth Owen will formally launch her campaign for the fourth Florida district con. gressional seat
 Mrs, Owen for seven years q con spcuous figure. in the social and civic life of Miami, will pronounce her platform for nomination subject 10 the democratic primary of June g. The address will be the inaugural Of speaking campaign which will be carried to the entire district con-
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

posed Of all the counties along the east coast of Florida,
 Aside from hen social duties, Mrs, owen has maintained a close inter csi with varied educational and wei. fare organizations here, She is q vice, president of the new University of Miami and member Of several civic boards,
 One of the three children Of tho late Commoner, Mrs, owens only re- cently became an American citizen for the second time, In her mar riagc to Major Reginald owen, now q retired British army officer and veteran of Allenby's campaigns in Palestine, she rcnounccd her Ameri- can citizenship, Recently, however, she obtained her citizenship papers and soon afterwards announced her intention 10 seek the congressional seat at the urgent solicitation of friends,
 From early childhood Mrs. ow&n 7as q conhdant Of her father and for time she acted IS his aide. She has maintained an intimate grasp of national and international affairs.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

EACH SET Ct ARANTEED. WITH 6 MONTHS FREE SERVICE. IF WE INSTALL IT
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
FORMER DEAN OF
 ART SCHOOL DIES
Pneumonia Fatal to EX,OiiiCiaI " at Yale University

Providence, F. L. April Q rP-- 1ohn Ferguson Weir former dean ol inc Yale school o' fine arts. died a, his home here last night lle haI been m severa weeks, and pueu. monla set in Saturday He had uv- rl here since his retirement from Yale in 1913 at the age Of 72.
 He was first dean Of the depart mant Of Nno arts at Yale university md was born August @S, 1Sil. a' West Point, \, Na the son Of Robert ", Weir professor of drawing at Tho United states military academy. Ills mother was Louise Ferguson. descendant Of John Ferguson, mayor af New York.
 John Weir spent his boyhood In rom him instruction in drawing and oalntinE Before he was 9U ho had opened his own studio in New York where he soon vas taken Into tho group Of the Hudson River" school, l.Rrly in the Civil War he enlisted in the Seventh Regiment and served at the defense Of Washington. In 'S6a he was called 10 be dean Of th" department Of fine arts at Yale.
 Forty Years in New Haven
 Three years previous he had mar tei Mary French. daughter of Roy. pr. J. French, chaplain af West Point. For forty years they made their home in New Haven, whor" Dean Weir worked successfully 10 place tho Yale school in th, front rank Of American schools. Through his interest several prizes and scholarships were given the school. In his administration the chair of architecture was establish cd and al his solicitation the now
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

whose name was found on card in the youths possession when he was picked up is in any way con- nectcl with his disappearance was discounted by both son and par "n's, The youth was introduced 10 the girl at the concert but he could not recall her name or the occasion, She is the daughter of Il prominent Rochester manufacturer and e local society belle,
 Just prior 10 his departure, Mir Robinson declared that he could not make any immediate plans for his son, when asked ir the youth would return 10 Harvard uniycr- stty, Dispatches from Cambridge last night said the youths return to colleg" depends entirely upon his health and the wishes Of his family.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
ROBINSON BETTER,
 LEAVES ROCHESTER
Naval Secretary's Son PrOiSsS
 to Have Lost Memory

Rochester, \. Y. Aprll 2 nPl -- Apparently gully recovered from an attack oC amnesia, Douglas Robinson, the :o-ytar.o'd Harvard student, stepped out Of g, Marys hospital here this morning and Into tho waiting arms of hIs parents, Mir. and Mrs. Theodore Robinson. An three were smiling as they passed through the hospital gate.
 The reunited family left i'm mcdia'ely for the home ot Thomas c Spencer, college chum Of the older Robinson and close friend of the family. Here they prepared 10 loavr the city but would not di,ulge their destination except 10 say i' might be Boston, Springfield, New York or Washington,
 Young Robinson this morning vas still trying 10 account for the series of events which took place from the time he left his books in Harvard until he was picked oT tho steps of the First Methodist church here in q dazed condition by two men who believed he had been hit by a motorist, and turned over 10 a policeman. All efforts, however, were futile,
 The lad appeared 10 sl1aya lost 2 week Of his young life. He failed 10 recall attending the concert of the Amherst Glee club here Tues day evening on which occasion he met number Of friends. All hr could remember was that he way ! in Cambridge at g o'clock last Thursday night and that at the | present time he is in Rochester. Girl in the Case
 That the girl, Miss Jane Kelly
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
Midgets Married While
 Entire City Turns Ont

Savannah, Ga, April R-ln a bridal suite at the Geiger hotel fiji. ted with Juvenile furniture for the especial occasion Mir, and Mrs. Ma tius Mattina were lat home" today.
 Ten thousand persons packed For sythe Park where yesterday in tho Ihandstand Mayor Hall officiatel ut the wedding of the couple, members of troup of midgets appearing at local theater,
 The grooil is like" of the team like and Mike" and is native of Budapest, Hungary The bride, known as Princess Marguerite Nick Joy is the daughter of Gloversville, x. Y. woman. Both bride and groom are less than three feet tall.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
Hartford Laundry Firm
 Goes Into Bankruptc,

New Haven, April 9 Pl-Harry B, Lassman and Alex Brand, doing business in Hartford as the Modern Laundry and Pierce's Carpet Clean. Ing Works, filed petition in volun- tary bankruptcy with the clerk Of the United States district court here yesterday, Liabilities were listed al $l5@,S20,3S and assets sG,ooo,
 More than Al Hartford creditors are shown for amount Of more than slo0 each, The largest creditor is the City Isnk & Trust Company for $lS,0oo.
 The individual petitions showed li- abilities Of siS,S75.SS and assets of $22,450 for Lassman nd liabilities of S5S, 4SS,SS and assets of S20,050 for Br9 9nd.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

giving. A meeting to discuss ways and means was in progress yester- day when news came that Mrs. Henry T, Wing Of Brooklyn, \, Yo had offered a gift of sS0,ooO to- ward the sl00,00o building,
 The voters rose en musse and sang tho doXology after which q committee was appointed to com sider tho offer Mrs, Wings late husband was q native here.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

EASY PAYMENTS CAN BE ARRANGED IF DESIRED
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
MILITARY NOTES

Hartford, April LP--The promo tions of three sergeants to be second lieutenants, c, N. G., have been an- nounced by the adjutant generals office, They are list Sergeant Law renee W, Donln. service company: Tech Sergeant Fobian F, Johnson. headquarters company and Sergeant Donald l.. Forbes. company A. all of the l69th infantry. They are assigned to duty with their respective com panies.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
VOTERS SING DOXOLOGY

Sandwich, Mass April 2 OP) - This towns new school problem has been solved, and the voters have sung doXology Of thanks
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

\ movement has been started in Ireland 10 preserve all of its old abbey ruins.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-09

famous Jarves collection of Italian 1 primitiyes was bought
 Throughout the years he remained Ia plolhc artist. painting notable . Iortrails landscapes and flower studies. llr modelled tho statues ot 1 Prof Slllman and President Wool
 sey for 'hr "CampQs' and in 1910 designed inc fountain on New Haven
 green.
 IT, 0us a member ut the Century |,uh of \ew York soon after its or guNizuuon and of lhe National Acnd-
 cmy of Design, wh,re his picture. t"1he Gun Foundry" which won in- tomarionu) fame anu placed him Iamone 'nr foremost painters uf his day. nrst was exhibited. Auoth
 painting. "rho Forging ot 'he Shaft"
 Ha> bought iu l9n2 lay fhc Mcropol, tan Museum Of Ari for It's permanent collection.
 Author of Religious Works His literary activity included three books on religious themes, "Tha Way the Nature and Means Of Row ela'iou," Human Destiny" and ."Rnyclafton and thc Life 10 Come"
 Dean Weir retired in 1918 at the aec Of =. leaving as q monument 10 his academic life the rrconstructcd school. Ten years later the mivor- sity named the n"w architectural building in his honor,
 On leaving Yale, Dean and Mrs Weir made their home in Providence.
 He leaves his wife and two daugh- tors, Mrs Joseph IT. Sargent of New Haven and Mrs Dowolfo Perry, Jro wife of the Episcopal bishop Of Rhode Island.
 The hody will he taken to Now Haven for services and burial on Monday
 | Ncw Hay,u April LP- -The nI- |ncral of John Ferguson Weir, for mer dean of the Yale School Of Fine Arts who died in Providence last
 night will be held at St, pau's church here Monday al o'clock. i Rev. F, M. Mckee will ofriciate and Ihuriol will he in Grove street c"mc- ] tcry.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10
CAN YOU ANSWER THESE
QUESTIONS?

How many of these questions can
you answer? They are practical
questions that were asked of hard
ware dealers and reported in Good
Hardware. They are so popular that
many folks keep them in a scrap
book and thus have handy a general
fund of knowledge.
Questions
1. How many standard bricks
does one square foot of wall a ms.
thick) require?
2. Of what is gun-metal made?
3. Why is the step of a ladder
called a "rung?"
4. How many pounds Of Sd. nails
are REQUIRED for one thousand lath?
5. What is the length Of a kilo-
meter expressed in miles?
Answers
1. It takes z standard brick to the
square foot of wall surface.
2. Gun-metal is made from cop
per and tin-919o copper and go
tin.
3. "Rung" is an old English word
meaning round. Any length Of wood
or metal that is round can be called
a rung, as rung of a wheel (spoke)
rung of a chair and rung of a lad
der.
4. 61k lbs. of Sd. nails are requir-
ed for a thousand lath.
5. A kilometer is .62 or approx
mately 5-8 of mile.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10
Forest Park
(Eear BridgeVille)

The Peoples Aid Society Of Chap
lain's Chapel M. E. Church will meet
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
Prettyman, Friday evening, Septem-
ber 10th. Everybody welcome.
Edwin. McCauley and Claudel Can
non of near Bridgeville were Sunday
guests of Lenford Isaacs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams and
family, also Joseph Clifton Of near
Bridgeville were Sunday evening
supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Tucker.
Miss Helen LOfland of near Green
wood was a weekend guest of her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
]. Wiley.
Quite a few of the people in this
vicinity attended the carnival at
Seaford Saturday evening.
George Smith has accepted a po-
sition in Chester, Pa.
Mrs. John L. Banning and daugh-
ter Alice and sons, Melvin, Daniel
and Linwood and Miss Mary Hem
monds of Oakley, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Passwaters of near Greenwood
and also Edgar ODay of Chaplain's
Chapel were Sunday evening supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. G.
Passwaters and family.
Joshua Prettyman, Jr., spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joshua Prettyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin and fam
il yof Pawtucket, R. L, and Rev. and
Mrs. George Oglesby and son, George
Jr., of Flourtown, Pa, were Sunday
guests of their sister, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Griffin.
Mrs. Regina Culin spent Saturday
with Mrs. Laura Passwaters.
Little Mary Isaacs is on the SICK
list at this writing.
We were very sorry to hear OF the
misfortune that happened to Mrs.
Howard Tucker in Bridgeville Sat
urday evening while she and her
husband were riding in their car.
They started to turn the machine
around, when they hit post, which
threw her against the piece OF iron
that fastens the windshield and cut
her head. She was Immediately car
ried to Seaford where DR.. Allen dres-
sed the wound. She seems to be rest
ing as comfortably as can be ex-
pected at this writing.
Thomas Passwaters and brother,
Wilson of Bethel were circling
among friends in this vicinity Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Donovan OF
Middleford spent Friday with his
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Wiley.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10
Bishopvile

People of this vicinity are taking
their fodder and the children are
back to school again.
George Nelson departed this life
on August 29th. The town has lost a
valuable citizen and the church a
faithful member.
Many of the West Philadelphia
residents who have been spending
some time in this town, returned
back home on Labor Day.
Capt. and Mrs. Elva Shockley are
the proud parents of a new baby
girl.
Walter Shockley and father of Will
mington spent the weekend with
their families here.
The farm formerly belonging to
Brandt Handy, deceased, was pur-
chased on Saturday last by Alfred
Nelson. A part of this land formerly
belonged to his father many years
ago.
Miss Mildred Rayne of Norfolk,
Va, after having spent her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
H. Rayne, has returned back to her
position.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Townsend of
near Dagsboro were recent visitors
in town.
Mrs. J. B. Nelson, Jr., and daugh-
ter Betty of West Philadelphia after
having spent some time in town with
relatives returned home on Monday
accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
Horace Lynch, who will purchase
her new fall millinery this week and
return.
George Lynch of Moore, Pa, was
recent visitor of H. W. Lynch and
family.
The chimes of the school bell
sound quite familiar.
Housewives are quite busy can
ming and preserving fruit which is
very plentiful this year.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the
home of Mrs. Joshua Cropper on
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert T. Stagg of
West Philadelphia were visitors in
town on Labor Day.
Our pastor, Rev. Hudson and fam
lily have recently returned home from
a vacation in the Blue Ridge noun
tains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hudson of West
Philadelphia, also Clarence Nelson
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Nelson.
Mrs. M. H. Morris of Selbyville is
a visitor in Bishopville this week
with relatives.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10

present next Sunday Your scholars
look for you, so do not disappoint
them.
7:30-The evening service will be
special. The service will be in charge
of the young folks who went to
Camp Royal. They will give their re-
ports from the camp. This service
will remind us of the sudden pass
ing of Dawson Clifton. He was one
of the delegates, but was stricken
down by death. But his place will be
taken on the program. The mems
choir will conduct the music.
7:3O-Our Wednesday night SER
vice will be held each week. You are
requested to attend. Will you not try
to help us in the work of the church
We need you. 1t is your church and
you need it in your life. Do not be-
come careless, and make excuses. Be
faithful.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10
Warwick

Fine weather for Labor Day, the
air was delightful along the river
shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sockrider
and family of Zoar were among the
many who enjoyed the days outing
at the park.
Mrs. Clara Wilson and grandson,
Lawrence Britton, of Wilmington
spent the first of the week with A.
H. Lingo and family.
Mrs. VIM. r. Mcgee had for her
guests on Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
+. Simmons, Jr., of Dover and MIS-
Saxton and daughters.
Mrs. E. L. Barto has been spend
ing a few days in Georgetown the
past week.
Mrs. C. L. Lingo has resumed her
duties at Eldorado school again THIS
term.
The members of the Downs-Barto
family held their annual "eunion and
family picnic at Warwick on Monday.
About thirty members Of the family
with their guests being present. We
noted among those who gathered
around the bountiful table and en-
ioyed the many goodies that had
been prepared, Mrs. S. A. Warning
toni the oldest one of the party, and
in her eighties, but having a fine
time with the rest), Mr.. and Mrs. e.
B. Brittingham and children, Bassett,
Bertha, Archie, Weldon and Junior,
and their guest, Miss Vera Holston,
all Of Lewes, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee G..
Mumford, of Wyoming and family,
William, and the Misses Elizabeth,
Anna and Mildred, from Georgetown,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Ralph Blizzard, Mr..
and Mrs. George Cohee and their Wis
itors, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Peter
son and sons, Charles and Van Lear
from Woodstown, N. j., Mr.. and Mrs.
W. W. Barto and sister, Miss EDITH
Of Philadelphia, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. A.
Barto and mother, Mrs. L. r. Lingo
and daughter, Miss Evelyn. The at-
ternoon was delightfully."- spent in
bathing by some, while others passed
the time on the river in the launch,
Isabel, and enjoying the breeze.
Tomatoes are going into the can
neries this week, but owing to the
wet season, the crop is said to be a
very short and poor one.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10
Bridgevine

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Layton of
Chester spent the first of the week
with relatives here and Delmar.
William Phillips of New Haven
Conn, spent the first Of the week
with his father, J. B. Phillips on
Broad street.
Warren Newton and family spent
Sunday with relatives in Harrington.
The Bridgeville public school op-
ened on Tuesday of this week with
an unusual large attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wiley and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Culver of Phil
adelphia spent the weekend with
their respective parents.
Miss SaIlie Edmonds of Cambridge
and George RuOs of Bridgeville were
married quietly at ElktOn, Md, on
Thursday of last week by Rev. Geo.
Sterling, pastor of the M. E. Church
here.
Misses Hazel and Ruth COnaway
spent last week with relatives IN
Wilmington.
Mrs. Edith Lickfert and son Ray
mond of New York are spending a
few days at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Fred Truitt, near town.
Mr.. and~AIrs. Chester Motfltt OF
Lewes>spent the first of the week
With relatives here.
IChas. F. Welch has accepted a po-
sition with the Equitable Life AS
surance Society of New York, located
at Bridgeville.
Mrs. Dawson Todd entertained at
cards at her home on Monday eve
ming.
Herman Wiley is suffering from a
severe boil on the side of his face
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Conaway OF
Wilmington were visitors over the
weekend at the home OF their Ia
ther, w. E. Conaway.
John Kern and family visited rel
atives in Harrington on Monday.
A large black snake was d1scoV-
cred in the laundry at the home OF
Fl. L. Cannon on Monday by some OF
the help about the home. Lorenzo
Cook who was working nearby was
summoned and after securing a
mitch fork and an axe managed tc
subdue the snake enough to get 1t oul
doors where it was finally killed
with the axe.
Millard Macklin and family are
spending a few days with relatives
in West Virginia. ;,
Earl White with a party of friends
motored to Atlantic City on Sunday
last.
Robert Reed spent the first Of the
week in Philadelphia.
Henry LeKates of Wilmington
snent the first of the week with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George LIE
Hates. w.,
linden Owens of near New Yorl
has been spending a few days Will
his mother, Mrs. Chas. Owens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Wiley o
Philadelphia spent the first OF thu
week with Mr.. and Mrs. o. &. whey
The Seaford Fire Company is hold
ing it's annual firemen's carnival a
this time and is being largely at
tended. Mt,
Wilbert Layton and wife OF PM
adelphia spent the first of the weel
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har
ry Layton. .,,,
Harry Russell of near Perryvillee
Md, was a visitor over the weekend
An all day meeting of the whit
school teachers of Sussex count,
will be held at Ryon's Theatre Il
Georgetown on Saturday, Septembe
II. beginning at $3.50 o'clock. .,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Montletl
and daughter Jane, Mr.. and MRS
Penrose Anderson of Philadelphla
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Newling OF VII
mington spent Sunday at the home o
Mr. and Mrs. Oran J. Wiley.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10
Blanchards Station

Miss Bernice Rogers spent Satur-
day with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman T. Webb at Green
wood.
Everett Morris and David Calhoon
from near Greenwood spent Sunday
with Frank Tucker and family.
Wilson Tucker spent Sunday with
Lester Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman T. Webb of
Greenwood spent Monday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Bier and
son at Blanchards.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Bier and
son, Charles, Jr., from Blanchards,
spent Sunday with Mrs. O'Bier's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Webb at
Oakley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Tucker spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Brittingham
spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Priestley and son.
Mrs. Robert Priestley is very sick
at this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-10

When we speak Of a well dressed
woman nowadays We are referring
to quality and not quantity Of cloth
ing.
Evening star., 1926-04-27
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Evening star., 1926-04-27
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Evening star., 1926-04-27
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