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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

In the 18th New York Congressional Dis trict Republican primary Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, running for national delegate wet platform, defeated Dr. Thomas NJ Ballet former Dean of the Department of Education in New York University, running dry, by vote of 2.0S3 to 369-a majority of 16 to l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

A poll of the Republican members of the New York Bar Association to their choice for the Presidential nomination showed 373 for Hoover, Coolidge, II; Hughes, ,; Dawes, B; Longworth, 1, and Morrow, l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

been a consistent loss of Conservative strength This unyarying trend has caused not little dis eussion of the advsablity of substituting another leader for Premier Baldwin, who is tired of politics it is said, and wants to retire. Sir Win ston Churchill, former Liberal. but Con servatiye Chancellor of the Exehequer, is most talked about for the succession.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
The Ananias Club

My husband works too hard as it is,' said the wife, and while il is tough not to have more money 1 wouldn't think of urging him to " to do any more just to get the extra money I'd like to have to spend"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
The Good Die Young

Blinks: If rumors are true the young people of today are far from being saints"
 links: Yes, and if that old bromide is also true the present rising generation will be a race of Methuselahs."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
A Grand One

Ever had any big surprises in your life?"
 Well, once when I needed an important signature 1 found my fountain pen really had enough ink in 1t to enable me to get the fellows John Hancock on the or der"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

All the gloom over the defeat of Big Bill," Len Small and Frank smith is centered in Hi nois-and even there it seems to affect a decided minority of the people.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

Before this political campaign grows any older it might be well to some official defni- tion of the exact difference between "dry" and thirsty. New Orleans Times-Picayune.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
Oh, You Garden! Spades Soon Will  Be
 Trumps.
Acid Test For Her

NCIu T tSt r or f1cT Twill you marry me?' asked the leap-year girl
 Will you always love me, slave for me and excuse my faults the way mother always has?" he de. handed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

Washington announces a new plan to clean up rum-running conditions along the Detroit Riv- er-"in the spring" This announcement is be- coming one of hardest annuals.- Detroit Free Press.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

There Is too much discussion of measures and men for the purpose of winning elections rather than in the pursuit of truth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
ALONG LIFE'S DETOUR
 By SAM HILL.
Tip Your duty do. But listen, son, Don't ever let Yourself be done.
Observations of Oldest lnhabitant

opsefHations or OioeSt inhabitant
 The modern young folks are luckier-in the old days 1t wasn't possible when getting home three hours late to alibi by saying the horse ran out of oats and they had to walk five miles to filling station to get enough 10. get home on,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
Fiends Not All Dead

Some pesky critter has invented a musical instrument that com pines the sax with the violin and the next horrible thing he'll probably think of will be a way of combining spinach and carrots.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

Senator Borah has questioned the whole class of Republican Presidential candidates and hasn't announced that he will keep any of the boys after school.-(Toled Blade)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

Diseased may excuse you in case of murder but try that plea after forging check and see what happens to you.-(San Francisco Chronicle)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
Business Before Sentiment

Business Before Sentiment
 You don't seem to be grieying yourself to death over the passing of the horse" said we to a for mer well-known horse trader
 Nope" he grinned, Pm find. ing it easier and more profitable selling the suckers used cars than ever did selling them balky horses"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
FIRE ALARM CALLS

1-3 Third end Franklin. IA Front and Franklin. 1-5 Front, near Ferry Way. 1-6 Front, opp. Film Exchange. 1-7 Front, opp. City Wharf. Is Front, near Saw Mill. 2-1 Wuloughby at Totem Gro. 2-3 Willoughby. opp. Cole Barn. 2-4 Front and Seward. 2-5 Front and Main. 2-6 Second end Main. 2-7 Fifth and Seward. 20 Fire Hall.
 3-2 Gasdneau and ltawn Way. 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. 3-6 Fifth and Sold.
 3-7 Fifth and East.
 3-3 Seventh and Gold. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. Al Ninth, back of power house 4-2 Calhoun, opp. Juneau Apts. 4-3 Distin Ave, and Indian St. 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun. 4-6 Seventh and Main. AZ Twelfth, at Northern L'dry. AS Twelfth and Willoughby. 4-9 Home Grocery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
It's a Funny Life

We never do stop wanting them. But at our fate just cuss, To always find things We want
 most
 Are never good for Us.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

Comes Canned, Like Our Eats If Natures given you no beauty,
 lass, There's no call to get sore; Just ask your dad-well, say for
 twenty-and Buy some at the drugstore
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18
Passing Observation

No garden ever turns out as beautiful as it is pictured long about this time of year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-18

Leon Permanent Wave, s12.50. Fern Beauty Parlor. adv.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
KENTON
Items Of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd

Kenton, April 24-The Kenton P. T.
"a. held their last meeting Friday ev-
ening, April 20. The president, Mrs.
W. S. Arthurs, presented the subject
for the month, "The Joy in the Out
DOORS" The children gave lists of
trees, birds and wild flowers which
thus far The treasurer gave a re-
port of the money on hand to date, as
being S87.63. 1t was voted that the
teachers use this money at once for
bookcase and supply closet. The chief
business consisted of an election Of of
ficers for the ensuing year. Mrs. H.
w. Hilyard was elected president;
Mrs. S. G. Walker, vice-president
Mrs. Homer Pratt, treasurer; Mrs. H.
X. Wooleyhan, secretary; and Mrs.
Olin Pinder, publicity chairman. The
pupils of school rendered a splendid
program which was thoroughly enjoy
ed by all present. The social hour
was spent in games conducted by Miss
Mary Louise Hughes and Mr.. Frank
lin Hilyard. After which all adjourn
ed, having spent a very pleasant ev-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Reed are
spending sometime with their son Mr..
John A. Reed on the boulevard near
Smyrna, on account Of the illness Of
Mr.. Reed.
Miss Emma Walker Of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her father,
Mr.. ]. P. Walker and sister, Mrs. J.
Weston Smith.
Miss Eva Carey Of Smyrna, spent
Sunday with Miss Emma Walker.
Miss Marie Sparks who had an op-
Grafton in Kent General Hospital in
Dover, is home and doing very nicely
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Crossley and
son Weston, of Millington, Md, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Crossley, ST..
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hutchins
spent Sunday with their parents, near
Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennard WooIeyhan
spent Sunday out Of town.
Mr. John Graham Of Philadelphia
and sister Mrs. Kate Johns Of Dover
were in town on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Graham
near Kenton, entertained Oh Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. George WI. Craig anC
Miss Gladys Craig near Dover; Mr.
and Mrs. NJ E. Mofitt, Mr. and Mrs
Norris Bull and Miss Lucy Hazel Of
Kenton and Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Smith
Of Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25

tied the home and carried away all
the hams and shoulders in the meat
house, and Is hens. They then went
to Mr.. Harry Biddle's ard bagged two
dozen more fowls. Efforts are being
made to apprehend the guilty parties.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson, of
Baltimore, have announced the mar
riage Of their daughter, Maud Ella,
to Aldren H. Jones, on Saturday 14th,
in Baltimore. The groom is one Of
our young men, being the youngest
son Of Mr. and Mrs. w w. Jones, of
our town. He is taking up special
course at Dickinson College and when
completed will enter the ministry of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr.. Thomas Jones, who has spent
the past three years in the Navy, re-
turned last week to the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones,
on Miller avenue. This is the first
visit he has made since his enlist
ment.
Mr.. Thomas Gillespie was taken to
Easton Hospital Sunday and operated
on Monday for appendicitis. He was
doing nicely at the last report.
Mrs. James 4. Knots, wife of
County Commissioner Knots, who
suffered slight stroke Of paralysis,
is better The daughter, Miss Evelyn,
trained nurse, and son, Dr.. Kenneth
Knots, Of Philadelphia, were with
her. Another son, Mr.. Temple Knots
of New York, was also at home for a
few days.
The funeral of Mr.. Howard Smith
was one Of the largest held here in
recent years. Rev. F. W. Henvis Of
ficited and six brothers acted as bear
ers. Besides widow he leaves his
parents, six brothers adm foursisters.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
SMYRNA LANDING
Items of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd

Cleaned About the NeighborhOOd
Smyrna Landing, April "a Capt
j. L. Jackson and wife, were given a
genuine surprise by their relatives
and friends who motored down from
the cities to honor and celebrate Capt.
Jackson's birthday. They came lad
en- with goodies, and presented him
with an immense birthday cake, dec
GRATED with 76 candles and many nice
and useful gifts. They all had a jolly
good time, some Of them telling about
the good old by-gone days they had
spent here. After dinner was served
the candles were lighted on the cake
Captain Jackson was then requested
to blow them out with one puff. The
old saying was he would live to see
many more birthdays. Well, he did
the job fine. He is looking forward
to being with us for long time yet.
Those who delightfully."- entertained
the Captain and his wife were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Jackson, Miss Ruth
Nickerson, of National Park, N. j.;
Mrs. Ida Roe, Mrs. Nellie Burris,
Miss Clara Jackson, Of Philadelphia;
Miss Thelma Orrand of Willingford,
Conn; Mr.. r. G. Jackson, Mr.. S. F.
Jackson, Mrs. Kate Jackson, Master
Jack Jackson and Mr.. Glenn Horn of
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Short Of near
town, have the sympathy of their many
friends in losing their infant baby,
born April 18th, at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Wrench. Mrs. Shorts will be
remembered as Miss Blanch Morgan,
formerly of Clayton, one Of our pop
ular rural teachers.
Mrs. J. d. Scout, who has been on
the sick list for quite while, has
again been a sufferer Of hemorage Of
the nose.
The little infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Foster DeFord, who has been in
the care of Mrs. Thomas Wrench for
sometime has been returned home on
North DUPONT Boulevard, much i'm
proved.
Mr.. William Pleasanton has built a
bungalow adjoining his stand. Mr..
Pleasanton did a good business last
summer and is looking forward for
better this year.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
WALKERS
Items of Personal and Social Mention
Cleaned About NeighbOrhOod

Items of Personal and Social Mention
Cleaned About Neighborhood
Walkers April 24.-Walkers P. T.
"A. held its last meeting of this school
year at the school house on Tuesday,
April II, at p. M. The meeting was
called to order by the President, Mr..
Alfred Anderson. After a song and
the prayer, the secretary read the
March meetings. minutes followed by
the roll call. The treasurer made his
report for the year. It was accepted
by the association. The delegates
who attended the meeting, were pres
ent. Reports were made by Mr.. An
derson and Miss VanPelt. Election
of p I. "a. officers for 1928-1929, re-
suited as follows: President, Mr.. AL
fred Anderson; vice-president, Miss
Lydia Shane; secretary, Miss Flor
ence Reed; treasurer, Mr.. John E.
Lockerman; president of social com
mittee, Miss Lydia Shane; Chaplain,
Mr.. George W. Reed; publicity chair
man, Carolyn VanPelt; president of
program committee, Carolyn VanPelt.
The busines meeting adjourned at
9.25. Miss VanPelt's pupils then gave
an interesting Arbor Day program.
The meeting was turned over to Miss
Shane at 9.45.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
BLACKBIRD
Items Of Personal and Social Mention
Cleaned About the Neighborhood

Cleaned About the NeighborhoOd
Blackbird, April 24.-The monthly
meeting Of the Methodist Preachers
Association of Middletown District,
was held in Scott NJ. f. Church at
Blackbird on Monday, about 35 attend
ing. After the business session We
listened to a splendid address by DR..
Paul E. Titworth of Washington Col
lege, Chestertown, Md, on the "Men-
ace Of Mediocrity." AT noon, lunch
was served by the ladies Of the
church.
Mrs. Henry Warner and little daugh-
ter, have returned to Wilmington, af-
ter two weeks visit with her moth
Ell, Mrs. Cora Heinold
Miss Minerva Bradley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bradley was
married in Dover on Saturday to Mr..
Frank Pleasanton Of Magnolia.
Mrs Royden CauIk, Mrs William
Fortner, Mrs. G. G. Woodkeeper, Miss
W. G. Smith and Mrs. W. G. Roose-
velt, attended the luncheon Of the
Century Club on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
DEAKYNEyILLE
Items of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOod

Items of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the Neighborhood
Deakyneville, April 24-The follow
ing is the honor roll for March at the
Deakyneville School. Those obtain
ing 100 per cent were: Marion Dea-
kyne, Ethel Gardner, Mildred Deakyne
Maggie Warner, John Hyatt, Elijah
Gardner, Wilson Gardner. Good at
tendance: Stephen Parag, Norman Re
gar, Harry Keiser, Paul Parag, Will
liam Still, Walter Still, May Warner,
Rosella Zielinska, Bell Councill.
An entertainment by the grown-ups
and socia will be held at Deakyneville
on Thursday, April 90, if clear, if not
the following Monday. Everybody
come and join in the fun.
The annual picnic will be held on
June 9.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25

Mrs. Howard Schwitzer and Mrs.
Rodger A. Davis motored up to Will
mington, Wednesday and spent the
day shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Schulz spent
the weekend in Wilmington, guests
of Mr.. and MMrs. Charles @. Welden.
Mr.. James Ashton Of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ashton near town.
Mrs. Charles @. Roadway and Mrs.
James Hutchens were Wilmington Wis
itors on Wednesday.
Miss Myrtle Hutchens of Dover,
spent the past week with her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchens, who has
been very sick.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
HARTLY
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Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOOd

Cleaned About the NeighbOrhOod
Hartly, April "a Services were
held for the first time in Hartly's
new NJ. E. Church on Sunday morning
and evening, April 21. Our young
pastor is Mr.. Joseph Vaughn. While
Mr.. Vaughn is not through school, yet
we believe he is a man after Gods
own heart. Everybody come out and
help. Services for next Sunday
Sunday School at 9.45 a. M; preach
ing at II a. M; song service, 7.30 D.
M; preaching, 7.45 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schulz gave a
party Friday afternoon in honor Of
their daughter Maxene, who celebrat-
ed her 9th birthday. About forty of
her little friends were present. Re
freshments were served and a good
time was enjoyed by all. Maxene re-
ceived many beautiful and useful
gifts.
Mrs. z. X. Chambers and son Clin-
tons Of near Hartly, had as their
guests over the weekend Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Forbett Of Trenton, N. T., DR..
Charles II. Ball Of Melon, Ohio, Mr..
and Mrs. Whorton Klair, Of Yorklyn.
Mrs. Chambers has left with her
daughter for short stay to Whining
ton and Sound Beach, Conn.
Little Marguerite Sparks, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sparks of
Marydel, spent the weekend with Mr..
z. g. DAILY and family.
Mrs. J. Bleachman, Mrs. Lewis
Schwitzer, Mrs. Robert Davis and
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
BAYVIEW

Items of Personal and Social Mention
Cleaned About the Neighborhood
Bayview, April 23.-The Bayview
z. I. A. held its monthly meeting
April 18th. The meeting was well at
tended. A fine program by the chill
dren was enjoyed by all. After a
short business meeting, ice cream was
served by the social committee. Their
next meeting will be held May 10th,
to which all are cordially invited to
attend.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
sUDLERsvILLE

Items Of Personal and Social Interest
Cleaned About the Neighborhood
Sudlersville, Nd, April 23.-Police
are still working on clues to the rec
ent robberies in this vicinity. While
the family Of Mr.. Frank Walraven
were in town one evening, thieves vis-
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25
CARD PARTY

The Guild Of Trinity Church, Clay
ton, are planning to hold a benefit
read party on Wednesday evening,
May 2, at $50, in Community Hall.
Bridge apd Five Hundred. Remember
the date. Admission, SOC.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25

Duco is easy to use. You
apply it with a brush or
hand sprayer. And anything
you finish with Duco in the
afternoon is ready for use
by dinner time.
But remember there is but
one real Duco, made by
du Pont.
Wecarry a complete stock.
Come in and let us show
you how easy it is to deco
rate your own home-with
Duco.
Smyrna times., 1928-04-25

T%HERE is a Duco color
! to brighten every room
in your home. Duco can be
used on anything which will
take a finish furniture,
woodwork, bathroom fix
lures, children's toys, in fact
almost everything in your
home can be given new and
enduring beauty with Duco.
You can choose from a va
riety of beautiful shades,
four rich stains, and a
lustrous, transparent clear.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-13
GOOD WILL PROGRAM
Other Texas Public Utilities Said to Be Cooperating With Colleges and Educational Institutions,

Washington, June 13 UP) = Texas utilities interests are thor oughly contacted" with all colleges in their territory and cooperate closely with the educational institu- lions in a good will' program, the federal trade commission was told today in its power investigation.
 "The colleges and utility compan- ics work very closely together and the general contact is very cordial. We bring our problems to them and they bring theirs to us" c. W. Davis, of the Southwestern Public Service association testified
 He denied that utilities have cultj- vated Texas colleges 10 forward their own interests but said the joint endeavor of power men and colleges was to advance Texas and advertise its resources. Efforts have been made. he admitted, 70 introduce ntil- ities speakers in colleges and high school class rooms.
 "Yes,' he said. we have don. everything we could to place our speakers before the students with the things we considered would be helpful to them"
 He said municipal ownership was not made q subject for attack. Most of these speeches, he contendcd. were of a technical nature
 Texas power interests are not es- pecially concerned about municipal ownership. Davis declared.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-13
HOCHSTRATE-JACKEL

Miss Elizabeth Alberta Jakel. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Edmond Jackel of 26l Glen street, and Paul i Hochstrate, son of Mir. and Mrs. Paul Hochstrate of Waterbury, were married this afternoon at st. | Johns German Lutheran church. | The ceremony was performed at l
 o'clock by Rev. Martin Gaudian. Miss Helen Groth was maid of hon.
 or and Paul Mocha ,he bsSt man. The bride wore a gown of white satin trimmed with rhinestones and tulle veil caught with orange blos-
 sons. She carried shower bouquet
 of white roses and lilies of the val
 ley. Miss Groth was dressed in
 match. Her bouquet was Of tea roses.
 A reception was held immediate i ly after the ceremony at which 75
 guests attended from New York,
 Waterbury, Meridcn, East Bristol
 and this city.
 MT. and Mrs. Hochstrate will
 make their home at 50 Roseland
 avenue. Waterbury. upon their re-
 turn from wedding trip to New York.
 The bride graduated from the New Britain High school with the class of 1928, and Is assistant organ ist at St. Johns church. Mr. Hochstrate Is the organist in the New Garden theater, Waterbury.
 He has often given performances over the radio.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-13
City Items

Stella Kebekah lodge will hold a regular meeting Friday evening followed by memorial services in honor of deceased members. Edward Szymeczko of S2 Blake Road reported to the police the theft of his bicycle at Nathan Hale school.
 Suit for s400 was brought today by Louis kristopik against Thomas Heavey through Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak served the papers today. at taching property Of the defendant located on Greenwood street.
 The further preliminary examina- ton of candidates for citizenship papers which was to take place to- day and tomorrow, was postponed indefinitely on account of the illness of Commissioner Thomas N. Spell man.
 Mrs. Wilbur Gilbert and two chill dren of Beaumont, Tex. have ar rived in New Britain to spend the summer. Mrs. Gilbert is the daugh- ter of NIT. and Mrs. Buell. E. Bas- setts.
 The police were notified today by the state commissioner Of motor vehicles of the suspension of the li- cense of Andrew Sarisky of 1A Will COX street, and return of tn" licenses of Benjamin Goldberg or 3S7 Park street and Alexander \iedzWiccki of "lS Pennington avenue.
 Officer Patlicl M""han reported that Henry Sirhin. proprietor Of the Hub Clothing Store at 4oI Main street. had notified hun of an at tempt 10 break q show case. rontain- ing straw hats, in front of th" store,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-13
AUGUST OSTlUNG
 DIES AT AGE 0F 6l.
Worked for P. &F. Corbin fl
 Years-Bethany Church Official

August Ostlund, aged 65, died last night at his home, 2 Ellis street, after an illness lasting for two years He was a charter member of the swedish Bethany church and until three years ago, when he retired, he was an employe of F. X F. Corbin's, that being his only place of occu- patton since he came to this city II wears ago.
 About two years ago he suffered a shock and he never fully recov- cred from the effects of it. In Jan uary ot this year he suffered an- other shock and he had been in fail- Ing health since that time.
 A native of Sweden, he came to this country when he was about A years of age. He entered the employ of r. X r. Corhln Co.,, and as die setter, won praise from his employ CTS for his loyalty and hard work. When he became sick three years ago he received a pension from the company.
 Mir Ostluni's greatest interest was in the Swedish Bethany church. He was one of the group which or ganized the church about the time he came to this city. He held many offices i'll the church and in it's so- cieties.
 From the start he was teacher m the Sunday school and was chair man of the church committee for l4 years. For 10 years previous to that he was secretary of the con- mlttee. He was an active deacon for many years and for the past three years was honorary deacon. His only fraternal interest was in the Frydaken and Eetesda societies of the church. He was one of the best known and most popular Swed ish residents of this city.
 Had he lived until July ?. he would have been married 40 years. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Christine ostlund; three daughters. Mrs. George H. Johnson, wife Of George Johnson. secretary of the board of public works: Miss Lillian Ostlund: and Miss Florence Ostlund, teacher at the Valentine B. Cham berlain school and a widely known soloist; and a granddaughter Ma rlon Johnson.
 Funeral services will be at the Swedish Bethany church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. c. J. Fredcen, pastor. will conduct the services at the church and at c o'clock at the home where a private service is to be held. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.