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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
IT'S True

The Average Mans belief that he
is better automobile driver than a
woman, is supported by researches Of
DR.. Harry r. De Silva of Harvard,
who found the Average Man in the
drivers seat superior in mental agil-
ity as we'll as physical skill to the
Average Woman.
R. R. Coates, New Brighton, Pa,
provides a detailed portrait IF the
Average Man in another OF the
stacks of letters we have received
since we offered an unabridged die
tionary for the best description of
him. He says:
THE A. M. worries about debts, is
somewhat envious of those about him
who are doing better He's more or
less an exponent of fair play, but is
not adverse to skullduggery (secret)
in his interests. He tets lies and
scraps with his wife once in a while.
He's interested in his job. He'll take
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

l. The favorite daughter of Monam-
med.
2. A pale blue diamagnetic liquid,
having density nearly equal to
water and composed chiefly Of IL
quid oxygen and liquid nitrogen.
8. William Arthur Cummings, in 1867
4. Amyl acetate.
D. The totality of animals jnhabiting
gwen area, or existing within a
stated period.
6. The Ira.
Z. California.
8. 1789-18O1.
9. James Madison
III A type of cream-colored horses
found principally in the western
part of the United States. It is the
Spanish word meaning "cream-col-
ored:"s ~ ss.H. '-..e
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

l. How many cases of larceny did
North Carolina have for each 100. 900
persons in 1888?
2. What county has the greatest
number of tenant farmers?
g. What finances did the State pro-
vide for the beginning of the Re-
volutionary War?
A. What years show the largest and
smallest cotton crops during the past
20 years?
g. What was the "Snow Campaign"
g. How many states pay more for
educating their children than North
Carolina?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03


Sept. 8, 17SS-Seven years after it
declared it's independence the United
States became a nation. Benjamin
Franklin, John Jay, John Adams and
David Hartley (the latter for Great
Brittany signed at Paris the defini-
tive treat yby which Great Britain
recognized the independence, bound
ries and fishing rights of the u. S.
The American negotiators were so
strapped for funds that Franklin
had to walk from Paris to Versailles,
to confer with the French king.
Sept. 8, 1906 Commissioners ap-
pointed by president Thomas JEFF
ferson to lay out a national highway
met at Cumberland, Md, to begin
their work. 1t was the first federal
project for the improvement of in
ternal transportation and communi-
cation over it's thousands of popula-
ton and millions of wealth poured
into the west; and, one writer says,
'it more than any other material
structure in the land, served to har-
monte, if not to save, the Union"
This, of course, was the Cumber-
land road, which was completed first
to Wheeling, Va, then extended
through Ohio, Indiana and Illinois to
st. Louis, Mo-, and the Mississippi.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

airport officials announced, and may
proceed to Croydon if additional gas
oline can be made available quickly.
Hard rains on the eastern end of
their Journey it was assumed, caus-
ed a heavier fuel drain than had been
expected.
The time of their landing was not
given, but it was believed to have been
about SIS p. m. (1O:15 a. m. eastern
standard time).
This would make their elapsed time
from Brooklyn to the point of land
ing Is hours, 38 minutes, for an aver
age speed of between 1876 and 100
miles an hour.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
II TO-DAY =
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1793-John Scudder, pioneer Ame-
rican medical missionary to India
nine Of whose children and innumer-
able grandchildren continued MS
work there, born at Freehold, n. }.
Died JAN IS, 1855.
1S11-John H. Noyes, whose Bible
Communists established the Oneida
IN. " Community one of the most
successful of the social-economic ex-
periments of its kind, born at Brat
tleboro, VT. Died at Niagara Falls
Can, April IS, 1886.
1S2O-George Hearst, California pio-
neer. mine-owner, u. S. senator, faith
er of the publisher, born in Franklin
Co., Mo. Died Feb %, 1891.
1827-John E.. w. Keely, Philadel-
phiass notorious inposter, chairman
of a new power for motors, born in
Philadelphia Died Nov. IS, 1898.
1827-John Drew, noted actor and
father of the noted family of actors
born fin Ireland Died in Philadel-
phia, May 81, 1862
1849-Sarah Orne Jewett, popular
novelist, born at South Berwick
Maine. Died there, June a. 1909.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Frank McManamy of Washington,
d. c.. Interstate Commerce Commits
sioner, born at Fallen Timber Pa,
&c years ago.
Bishop Arthur r. Clippinger of Day
ton, Ohio, bishop of the United Rreth-
rem in Christ, born at Franklin Co.,
Pa, SO years ago.
Lawrence w. Robert Jr., of Atlanta
Ca, former assistant secretary of the
treasury, born at Monticello, Ca, 49
years ago.
Dr. William C. White, noted physi-
clan of the National Institute of
Health, Washington, D. c., born at
Woodstock, Cana, 81 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
Crisis of Europe Demands
Increase In Treasury Cash
CONTINUED from Page One)

a conversion issue for the $514,000,-
600 of 1.5 percent Treasury notes,
which fall due in mid-September.
In his revised budget summary this
week. President Roosevelt said new
net borrowing during this fiscal year
would total $75O,O0O,OOO.
Morgenthau said the Treasurys pre-
sent working balance is around ST.
600 900 900.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Iodays native has mixed nature.
You will, probably be capable in bus
mess and money will flow freely into
your pockets Look out to keep a Lal-
ance 'of it there. A strain of ignor-
ance of worldly ways is indicated
that may make you an easy victim
TO sharpers. Do not believe all that
is told you.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
z TODAY IN HISTORY

1752-Britain and colonial America
began use of Gregorian calendar-11
days blooted out and January 1, made
legal beginning of year instead of
March 25.
1783-Definite treaty of peace sign
ed in Paris between United States
and England by which England &C
knowledged independence of United
States.
1916-Adamson S-hour Bill signed
by Observation-Disclosures eight hours as
days work on railroads and set stand
ard.
1921. S. n. dirigible Shenandoah
wrecked over Ava, Ohio.
1935-League of Nations arbitration
and Cancellation commission declar-
ed neither Italy nor Ethiopia to blame
for armed clash of previous Deem
Der, ostensible cause of war
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
FIRST WORLD WAR DAY-BY-DAY

20 Years Ago Today-Bulgarian
and German troops invaded Rou-
mania in the Debrudga region, and
war began making a black ruin of
another rich, green country. "A Yep
pelin on a bombing raid was shot
down at Cuffley, England.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
NOTICE.

Clyde Inscoe has hereby made ap-
plicatio., to the Board of County Com
missioners to operate a pool table.
H. M. ROBINSON.
Clerk to Board of County
COno M Cioporc
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
WANT ADS

FOR RENT FIRST FLOOR THREE
room apartment, steam heated. Also
two or three bedrooms. Reasonably
priced. Mrs. A. H. Huff, 119 Zene
street 2-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

WANTED AT ONCE EXPERIENC-
ed meat cutter and market man.
Apply at M System, Henderson.
2-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
ha ~ bn, ME o. Iest "a hsAi ~ lIt 9

THE SOURCE OF LIGHT: The en-
trance of thy words giveth light: 1t
giveth understanding unto the simple.
Psalms 1870.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

IF YOU WANT TO SEE ONE OF
the most modern and most con-
venient lumber yards in North Car
Dina call on Vance Coal & Lum-
Der Co. 2-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
Today is the Day
By CLARK KINNAlRD
Copyright, 1886, for this Newspaper
by Central Press Association

Thursday, Sept. 3; 61st day, 161st
year of U. S. independence. 20 days
till autumn. Moon in perigee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

AL. B. WESTER,
Administrator of j. w. Murphey
Estate.
A. A. Bum, Attorney.
NOTICE.
Summons By Publication, Special
Proceeding In Superior Court
Before The Clerk.
State of North Carolina:
County Of Vance.
trell: ID. p. McDuffee, Admins
traitor of Sue HI. Hines, deceased,
Petitioners.
Susan III. Evans and husband, ID. f.
Evans; Henry S. Henderson and
wife, - Henderson: Harlee Hen
derscn, single; E,nely l.. Powell and
husband. T. F. Powell; Josephine
HI. Henderson, single; Walter N.
Henderson, single: Mrs Laura H.
Thomas, widow; Lula III. Estes and
husband, w. T. Estes; Richard L.
Henderson, SINGLE Sue III. Scales
and husband, j. p. Scales; Bessie
III. EgertOn and husband, b. b.
Egerton; j. C. KittreII. Trustee, and
j. G. Kittrell, Individually, Respon-
dents.
The respondents, Henry S. Hender-
son and wife, Henderson, Eme'y
l.. Powell and husband, T. F. Powell.
Josephine H. Henderson, single, Wal
ter N. Henderson. single, Lula H.
Estes and husband, w. T. Estes,
Richard L. Henderson, single, and b.
P. Wyche, Guardian AID Litem for
Josephine H. Henderson, will take
notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the Su-
perior Court of Vance County, North
Carolina, to sell lands for partition
and division and interest in lands TO
create funds to pay debts of estate
Of Sue H. Hines; and the said res
pondents will further take notice that
they are required to appear at the
office Of the Clerk of the Superior
Court of said County in the court
house in Henderson, North Carolina,
on the 3rd day of October, 1896, ana
answer or demur to the petition IN
said action, or the petitioners Will
apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded.
This 3rd. of September, 1886.
E.. o. FALKNER,
Vance Clerk Of Superior Court
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

JUST ARRIVED-OUR FALL LINE
of trunks and luggage for those go
ing off to school. School desks and
chairs. 1895 up. Home Furniture
Exchange. 1-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

probably be continued right on thro-
ugh the winter. But we want to finish
as much of this work as we can while
the weather is still favorable"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

WANTED STEAM HEATED ROOM
close in. p. O. Box $40. 2-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

I have this day qualified before the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Vance
County as Administrators of the estate
of j. w. Murphey, deceased, late Of
said County, and this is to notify all
persons having claims against the es-
tate of said deceased to present them
to me duly verified on or before the
7th day of August, 1887, or this notice
may be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate
payment.
This 9Th. day of August, 1896
AL. B. WESTER,
Administrator of j. w. Murphey
Estate.
A. A. Bum, Attorney
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

TODAY THE PLACE OF VALUES"
employees five people formerly two.
We are retailers, wholesalers and
importers. We are proud of our
buying power that enables us to
/, offer you Better Values Alex S.
Watkins "Where quality tells and
prices Sell" 3-Yti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

NOTICE. WILL HAVE FOR SALE
home raised pigs, fine for March
killers, Saturday. Corner Cooper's
Warehouse B. L. Stainback SGT
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
Convictions For Girl
And Own Mother

Continued from Page One.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
$2,8OO,OOO Program
For Roads Ready

Continued from Page One.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
Daring Filters Set New Rec.
ord in Hop Over Atlantic

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

RANCOATS AT fuckers IN ME-
dunn and light weights priced from
$2.95 to $3.50. Tucker Clothing Co.
3-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03
Noble Retirement
Relief For Hoey

Continued from Page One)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

FOR SALE FORD TRUCK WITH
dual tires. Looks almost as good as
new. Price $265.OO including cab.
Call at our factory The Corbitt
Company 1-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

MEN WANTED FOR NEARBY
Rawleigh Routes of 300 families.
Reliable hustler should start earn
ing $25 weekly and increase rapidly
Write today. Rawleighs, Dept.
NC1-93-SC, Richmond, Va. 3-and-1O
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

VISIT THE VANCE COAL g. LUM-
Der Company located in their new
home at al Horner street back of
Farmers Warehouse. 2-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

FOR SALE A NICE LOT OF PIGS,
eight weeks old, registered Guern-
sey cows and calves. Five miles
south of Henderson, Raleigh Road.
U. Fred Finch. 2-4ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

FOR SALE HIGH GRADE GIBSON
Mandolin bango. Will sell cheap
for quick sale. See John Mitchell at
Hill Top No. 2. 1-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-09-03

STRAYED FROM HOME SUNDAY
night two bay m1re mules weigh
ing 1000 and HOO respectively, about
7 years old. Reward for informa-
ton. j. w. Ayscue, Route 2, Hen
CerSOn. 1-4ti
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
ROBERT s. PUGH

The death of Robert S. Pugh &C.
Cured on Thursday last at his home
in North East, from a sudden heart
attack. He was well known con-
tractor and was in the 43rd year of
his age. Surviving are his mother,
Mrs. Sarah j. Pugh; three sons, Mel
son, Leonard and Robert, all of
North East; daughter, Helen Pugh,
of Wilmington, Del. Also two
brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Mary
Schendeman, of Latona Beach, Fla. !;
William j. Pugh, of Bay View; e.
Willard Pugh, of San Jose, Cali
fornia; Mrs. Stella Yates and Miss
Harriet Pugh, of Philadelphia. The
funeral was held from his late home
IN North East, Sunday, December
18th, at 2 O'Clock. Interment in
North East cemetery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
COURT RULES AGAINST PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 24.-Judge
Joseph N. Ulman, in the Circuit
Court of Baltimore, has handed down
a decision enjoining the Public Ser
vice Commission of Maryland from
enforcing provisions of the commits
sion's orders directing reductions in
the rates of the Conowingo Power
Company. The company distributes
electric power in parts of Cecil and
Hartford counties.
The company filed suit asserting
that the commissions order to reduce
rates and cut its valuation by more
than 100000 was unreasonable and
unlawful. The company also assert
ed that the Public Service Commits
sion used unlawful standards and
measures" in computing its valuation
of the company's properly.
The injunction granted by Judge
Ulman enjoins the Public Service
Commission from enforcing Orders
No. 27S25 and 1881, relating to
the rates, charges, service and affairs
or the value of the property of the
plaintiff.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
ROBERT HI. REYNOLDS

Robert Henderson Reynolds, 81,
son of former County Commissioner
Reuben Reynolds, of near Fair Hill,
this county, and the late Dora
Mackie Reynolds, died at the STATE
Sanatorium at Sabillasville Thurs
day. He married Miss Eleanor
Cook, of Baltimore, who survives
him. He is also survived by his
father and one BROTHER, Osborne
Reynolds, of Baltimore.
The deceased was a graduate of
the Elkton High School, and Western
Maryland College, Westminster
Shortly after graduating he accepted
a position with the Retail Credi.
Company in Baltimore, and was with
the concern until he was stricken ill
slightly over two years ago.
The funeral was held Saturday
morning, at 1890 O'Clock, from
Tickner's Funeral Parlors, 1900 w.
North avenue. Baltimore. Inter-
msnt at LoudcA Park eemetsyJ,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
RESULT OF CHRISTMAS SEAL
SALE

1t is hoped by the officials of the
Maryland tuberculosis Association
that those persons who have not yet
made their returns to the Christmas
Seal chairmen of their respective
counties will do so as soon as pos
sible. William B. Matthews, Man
aging Director of the Association,
stated that "as soon as all of the
people to whom Christmas Seals
were sent are heard from the Asso
citation can go ahead with its plans.
1t is not too late to purchase these
little Seals and help wage the war on
tuberculosis.
Mr.. Matthews also announced the
reports for the various counties that
were made by the Seal Sale chairmen.
m - u1-o~&o f1r tba raooir+c
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
ERNEST w. BEERS

Ernest w. Beers, aged A years
of Newark, Del, son of the late
Richard and Sarah Beers, died at the
Homeopathic Hospital, Wilmington
DEL, on Thursday, after brief ill
ness, said to have developed from a
carbuncle. The deceased was born
near Appleton, and spent is early
life there. He is survived by his
wife, Phoebe Powell Beers, and one
son, Raymond R. Beers; also the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: James
Beers, Appleton; George and Frank
Beers, of Lewisville, Pa; Mrs. Her
bert Davis and John Beers, Cherry
Hill; Stanley Beers, Blake, Md;
Mrs. Alex McCarns, Newark. Del,
and Mrs. Allen Richards, Singerly,
Md The funeral was held from his
late home. 141 Cleveland avenue,
Newark. Dell Monday afternoon.
With intsFmsHt IN Newark cemetery,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
w. II. L w ing
Auctioneer

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber, of Cecil County has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said
County, Letters Of Administration on
the personal estate of
HARRY HILL ALCOCK
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the 3rd day of July, 1886,
they may otherwise by law, be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said es-
tate. All indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal this
Both day of December, 1895.
RICHARD A. LANE,
Executor
True Copy-Test:-
JESSE PERSON Register,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
L. FRANK BRYsON

L. Frank Bryson, 81, a member of
the Elkton Town Council, died Sat
urday at his home after brief ill
ness. He had been complaining of a
heart ailment for several months.
He arose at his uusal time Saturday
and after eating breakfast suffered
pains in his chest. He died within
an hour. In addition to his Council
manic duties, he was in the hauling
and trucking business.
He is survived by his widow and
two daughters, Mrs. William H.
Realey and Mrs. Mitchell McKeown,
all of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
EDWARD *. DAVIS

Edward Kesby Davis died at his
home in North East, Christmas morn
ing, of heart trouble. He was rs
years of age and was the Oldest
member of Bethel M. P. Church. For
many years he was superintendent OF
he Sunday school. He is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Rambo,
md two grandsons, Edward and
Arthur Rambo, all of North East
The funeral was held from his late
home Saturday, December 2S, at 1
o'clock. Further services were at
Bethel M. P. Church a. 2 o'clock.
Interment in Bethel M. P. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
WOODLAND

Mr.. William Simcoe is visiting his
father, Mr.. Benjamin Simcoe, of
North East, Md.
Mr. Rufus G.. Jackson, sons Rob
ert and Rufus and daughter Eliza
beth were Monday to Christmas
morning guests of his cousin, Miss
Eleanor Gillespie of Wilmington, who
returned with them for dinner. Miss
Olevia Jackson returned to Wilm-
ington that afternoon for visit.
Rev. John r. Diehl, Mrs. Diehl and
her father, Mr.. Lane, spent Christmas
with the formers parents at Rock
Hall, Md.
Mr.. Addison Rawlings is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Jesse Williams has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Olive Kearn-
ey, of Wawa, Pa.
Miss Grace Rawlings, of Baltimore,
has returned home after spending a
week with her relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. McCul-
Tough, George, 3rd, Mr.. Clayton Nc
Dowell and Clayton Lee spen: Christ
mas Day with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Mccall in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Joseph Sweeney, of New
Brunswick, N j., is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. S. r. Tome. Their brother
Robert Miller, of Philadelphia, had
Christmas dinner at the Tones.
Norburn Hite and Chandlee Astle,
of the University of Maryland, have
been spending the holidays at their
homes
Mrs. j. Fred Fox entertained Mrs
George G. Boyd, of Nottingham, Pa. ;
Mrs. Clarence Cullen, of Rising Sun,
Md; Mrs. George w. Mccullough
and Mrs Robert K. Rawlings at
luncheon, Friday, the 9th.
Mrs. r. G. Terry is visiting friends
in Oxford, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Miller and
son, of New Brunswick, N. j., spent
the weekend of 21st with Mr.. and
Mrs. s. R. Tome.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
ANNUAL DINNER OF JERSEY
CATTLE CLUB

The Cecil County Jersey Cattle
Club will hold its sixth annual dinner
on Friday evening, January tenth, in
the Assembly room of the North East
High School, North East, Cecil
bounty, Maryland, at O'Clock.
Among the prominent Guest
Speakers will be Mr.. A. H. Lauter-
bach, General Manager of the Inter
State Milk Association; Wilbur K
MofFett, Bureau of Sanitation, State
Of Pa, Downingtown, Penna., and
former Senator David G. Harry, OF
Hartford County, member of the
Maryland Milk Control Commission.
Both Mr.. Moffett and Senator Harry
are well known Jersey breeders. The
new officers of The Club for the in
coming year will be indicted, and
prizes presented to the winners of the
recent Club Contests.
Dancing will follow the dinner.
The Club solicits your cooperation in
making this bigger and better"
evening for your entertainment.
Subscription one dollar per plate.
MRS. T. ]. BONN, Chairman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03

tuberculosis early the Maryland
tuberculosis Association has arrang-
ed for sixteen clinics in January for
several of the counties. The coun-
ties selected are: Allegany. Anne
Arundel, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil,
Charles. Dorchester, Frederick, Gar
rett, Howard, Prince Georges, Queen
Anne st. Mary's. Talbot, Wicomico
and Worcester. These clinics are
conducted free of charge and any
one may attend upon the recon-
mendation of their physician.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-01-03
RESIGNS AS TOME SCHOOL
TRUSTEE

Samuel Carson Rowland, Balti-
more financier, has resigned as chair
man of the boards of trustees OF
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore
and Tome School at Port Deposit
Mr.. Rowland, who was one of The
incorporators of the Tome School
has served as chairman since 1918
He succeeded Peter E. Tome.
His association with Union Me-
mortal likewise extends over more
than score of years. Mr.. Row
land explained he wished to be re-
lieved from the responsibilities. He
has not been in the best of heath
lately, he said.