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NOVEMBER 14, 1917
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DRAFTED MEN LEAVE •'
ON MONDAY
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Board is sending out the pink
cards to the men who are to go on
in
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Monday notifying them to report
in Newark. The board requests
the co-operation of postmasters
throughout the country in seeing
tat the pink cards are delivered to
the men promptly. When these,
cards have been sent out m the ,
past much trouble has been caused ;
by the cards being delivered late j
to the men.
The 32 men who will
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George A. Weeks, Charlie Rea- j
son, John A. Stewart, Edward ,
Johnson, Raymond R. Hall, Benja- j
min Tyler, William Archie, John :
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William P. Jefferson, Chas. Gibbs, ;
William Loper, Nathaniel E. John
leave Newark on Monday for Camp
Dix follows:
S. Powell, David H. Holland, Jr.,
son, Isaac Bordley, Edward Daub
lin, Atwood Anderson, Richard R.
Allen, William H. Wanamaker, ]
Hillie Thomas, Oby Turner, Mat
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hew A. Johnson, Andrew James .
Martin, Robert W. Brinckley, i
Thomas Gould, Louis Harris, John
R. Corbin, Alfred Lewis Handy,
John S. Rumsey, and Wesley Nick
les, all negroes; William L. Beck,
Daniel Slack and Harry B. Guest,
whites.
The fifteen alternates are all
negroes, as follows: Henry S. Gar-j
rail, Clifton G. Comegys, Edward
T. Barrett, Jonathan J. Hinson,
Jacob Handy Anderson, Isaac Wil
bert Roy, William H. Waters, Leon
Jackson, Edward J. Hudson, Al
bert Starkey, Clifford Daniels,
Wayman Cammile, Robert A.
Black, Samuel O. Scott and An
thony Young.
The following men have been
certified by both the Local and the
District Boards for military ser
vice and are subject to call at any
time :
Henry Wilson, Wilmington.
Ralnh L. Cravatt, New Castle.
William Paul Wier, Stanton.
Joseph T. Moore, Hill Crest.
Elwood Simon, New Castle.
George W. Hurd, Jr., Newark.
George A. Weeks, Wilmington.
Antonio Ciovitillo, Newark.
Joseph Cunningham, Jr., Mid
dletown.
Albert E. Fry, Kutztown, Pa.
T. B. Steele, Hockessin.
Michael Calxande, Philadelphia.
The following men have been
exempted by the Local Board:
John W. Jackson, of St. Georges
and Charles E. Taylor of Farn
hurst.
DOCTOR MITCHELL
MOVES TO NEW HOME
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cousin, Mrs. Caroline Cooch Clark.
The place was named 'Lowen,' in
honor of an English ancestor,
Francis Lowen of Bishops Hatfield,
near London. Francis Lowen, the
testator, willed his leal estate at
Bishops Hatfield to Thomas Cooch,
the son of his sister, Sarah Lowen
Cooch, wife of Thomas Cooch, the
1st, who w T ere my great, great
grandfather and grand mother. He
also willed 5,000 pounds to the
said Thomas Cooch, making him
also residuary legatee. To the
mother of said Thomas Cooch the
2nd, my great, great grandmother,
Frances Lowen also willed five
thousand pounds. The will was
made in 1770 and reached this
country in due time. It, however,
fell into the hands of a jealous
party, who concealed the fact of
its arrival from Thomas Cooch, the
1st, who was then on his death bed.
The Revolutionary war broke out
, soon after and my grandfather,
William Cooch, who was in the
American navy, was taken prisoner
by the British and carried to Lon
don. While there he attempted to
gain information in regard to the
property of Francis Lowen, but
was unable to present facts as the
will had not then been discovered.
"It was nearly one hundred
years after its arrival in America
that the will was found by Robert
Black of Glasgow, Delaware, in a
barrel of old family papers.
Prompted by the fact that the Wil
liam and Mary College had just re
covered a legacy willed to the col
lege in 1738 by a Mrs. Margaret
Whaley, I consulted the family and
wrote to Colonel Endi who was
then president of the William and
Mary College, Va., and learned
from him the name and address of
the English lawyer who was em
ployed by the college,
original legacy was a little over
$300 placed by the executors
in the Bank of England where it
I had accumulated to several thou
! sand dollars with the added in
_ ,
, real estate> but was unable to get
; possession of Lord Salisbury's
j papers in whose possession the
The
property was held. There is no
1 record of deeds in England as in
: this country. Thomas Cooch, the
I 1st, was a solicitor and business
j manager for the marquis of Salis
, bury at Bishops Hatfield. The o,d
j maiquis, who was a man of bad
: character, fell violently in love
i with Thomas Cooch's beautiful
; daughter. A continuation of his
; attentions would therefore have
been most undesirable. To avoid
this contingency Thomas Cooch,
]the 1st, left England, coming to
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! America and purchasing the
i Cooch's Bridge property in 1745,
j bringing with him his son, Thomas
. the 2n d, and his wife and daughter.
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English lawyer that my cousin
named her new home 'Lowen,'
after the English testator."
"It was while we were looking
into the matter with.the aid of the
Upon the purchase of the prop
erty by Walter C. Curtis, follow
ing Dr. Clark's death, the name
was changed by the curtis family
to "The Knoll," and by this name
it is at present known.
GOV. TOWNSEND
COMMENDS REGISTRA
TION BOARDS
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ware has had very marked distinc
tion. The appointments represent
the best of our citizenship, chosen
as practical business men. In Reg
istration, our Boards made it pos
sible for the State to be the first to
report to Federal authorities. In
preparation for the Selective
Draft, our Local Boards still held
our position. Further, the work of
the Local Boards in this instance
were highly commended by the
Provost Marshal General—there
not being a single error in all their
work. So remarkable was this that
General Crowder wired his gener
ous comment on this record. I
state this merely to explain my po
sition just now and my reason for
this conference. Naturally I am
anxious to maintain this record
and am thus confident of your co
operation.
In a task of the proportions upon
which you are working and the
complications necessary arising
from the changes in the Ruling,
there are bound to be different in
terpretations. Thereby, in spite of
the best intent we may render a
hardship on some of our citizens
and subject the State to an un
merited criticism. You, I am sure,
agree that it is imperative that we
prevent this. Thus this confer
ence. I am beseiged with letters
and petitions asking for aid and
advice in the various claims for
exemption. This as you know is
entirely without my jurisdiction,
While I am responsible in that I
recommended you, you are by ap
pointment acting solely for the
Nation. The responsibility is
yours. That you are fully aware
of its gravity is shown by your in
terest, sacrifice, an« work accom
phshed. I feel this, however, that,
I can urge strongly a co-operation
between the Local Boards, At
torneys for the Government and
the District Board. You can cer
tainly appreciate my interest in
this.
I wish to call your attention to
the following for your discussion:
1st.—Dependent Relatives,
2nd.—Physical Exemptions,
3rd.—Occupation,
1st.—Dependent Relatives,
There are several cases, decided
! by the Locals which at request of
District Roard have been turned
| over to Attorneys for investiga
tion. In many instances the At
a
torneys have passed upon these,
stating that they do not wish to
appeal the cases. The District
Board in turn feel that such
should be done and have placed
same in my hands for advice. This,
in view of instructions that cases
are t obe re-opened only when ap- (
pealed, is a matter for your con
sideration and decision. To my
mind here, upon Attorney for the
Government rests the responsibil
ity. May I suggest, however, that
you discuss this and reach some
definite agreement as to procedure.
The Locals have the responsibil
ity of the Department Relaties,
with the Attorneys as a double
check, the same as the District
have the full authority in occupa
tional exemption. My suggestion
would be an agreement between
all the Boards and Attorneys re-1
cognizing of course the peculiar
responsibilty of the Attorneys in
this particular instance. |
2nd.—Physical Exemption.
This is merely a matter of de
ciding a definite policy for all the
State. The confusion here is only
caused by the later rulings. To
simply unify the practices of the
Boards is all that is required here,
but such action is absolutely es
sential.
3rd.—Occupational Exemptions.
This phase of the work is especi
ally* serious and perhaps most dif
ficult of solution. Of these oc
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ernment is asking for increased
crops and acreage and at the same j
time drafting men. To interpret ;
the regulations and define your
duties here will require very care
ful attention and is worthy of your j
most serious thought. You will j
recall last spring in oui drive foi j
increased acreage, we found the j
problem of labor. The question |
now is even more serious. Reports |
to this office show that the wheat
cupations, that of agriculture de
mands your attention. The Gov
acreage in Delaware will be less |
rather than more, which to my j
mind, demands your consideration j
of the regulations as found on page i
67, where it says "It shall be the
duty of each District Board to as
| cer tain by its own methods the ex
i jpting- conditions in
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industries
that may be claimed to be neces
Further "to ascertain as
sary.
near as may be the labor supply
available for such necessary in-1
dustries.
have power "to mobilize and to
make such labor more efficient."
You will note that you
This can be done by "conditional
or temporary discharge as the
questions,
there has been some honest criti
cism. Whether it is merited is for
case may require.
Relative to these
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Deposits
2 per cent, on Check Accounts
4 per cent, on Savings Accounts
NEWARK TRUST AND SAFE
DEPOSIT COMPANY
NEWARK, DELAWARE
your decision. At least, the ques
tion should be discussed and pub
lic explanation be given so that we
may gain all the support and co
operation possible. Representa
tives of agriculture^ have felt so
keenly their problems, they have
appeared before the President. He
naturally in view of your powers
of investigation, upholds your ac
tions. There is no disposition of
farmers slacking. They are doing
their bit, a vital work too, with the on
same spirit of loyalty as those in
other trades and occupations.
I have asked a representative of
that interest to appear here today
with you and bespeak for him your
attention,
tions are entirely within the juris
| diction of the District Board, I
shall like to ask the aid and advice
of the Locals and Attorneys. They
are oftimes in close touch with the
cases at hand and can render help
ful advice. In view of the Regula
tions, I am going to ask that the
District Board review all occupa
tional cases that have come before
1
Also while these ques
the Board. I am asking this that
you may be doubly sure that- no
errors be made and that Delaware
men serve best where they can
serve most.
Any question in the minds of
any of the Boards should be
, brought out for full dsicussion.
You are, I take it, all one organiza
j £j on w ith different duties, which
; by liberal discussion will aid great
h y> the work of a ]j My point gen _
tIemeil( ia simply thig< We are at
j war an ' d D e i aw àre is by her very
j bound to do her share.
j j thank you for your interest,
j for your unfailing loyalty in serv
| j ng we jj your state and Nation. 1 1
| ask f or a hearty relationship be- ;
tivoen all the Boards and pledge
my best service in anything I can
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We're
Delawareans
all
Millitary Modes Up to Day
Assortment of Ready-to-wear and of untrimmed millinery,
including many new and smart shapes, representing the season's
development.
FURS
Handsome showing of furs which will be appreciated when
the cold begins to bite.
Fur trimmings and alterations.
A. & L. JENNY
834 Market Street
After January 1, we will remove to 203 WEST NINTH STREET
will do well,
working as such, we
our part.
on
Respectfully,
John G. Townsend, Jr.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
Real estate and personal prop
erty of late Virgil Gray, on road
from Ogletown to Wilson's shops,
1 mile southeast of Newark, Del.,
Tuesday, Nov., 20, 1917, at 11
o'clock sharp.
Horses and Mules
12 horses and mules; 1 pair
Gray mares, 1300 lbs. each, young
and sound; 2 pairs young mules, as
can find; balance
colts and mules. 16 cows
good as you
young
and heifers, five are fresh now,
balance springers.
Also 1200 bu. corn; 2500 bu.
potatoes; poultry of all kinds, hay
by ton, fodder by bundle; 1 gas
oline engine; 1 circular saw and
table; 1 large fodder and silo cut
ter: all kinds of farming imple
Also at same time and
ments.
place the farm, containing 222
of land; new house contain
ing 10 rooms and bath; large new
barn and other out-buildings. This
farm is under a good state of cul
tivation and close to schools, col
leges, churches, fnills, markets,
railroads, etc. It produces good
and must be seen to be ap
acres
crops
preciated.
_ Terms of Sale: All sums of $20
and under, cash; all sums over
that amount, a credit of 6 months
will be given by purchaser giving
bankable note with approved in
dorser. Terms of real estate to be
1 1 given on day of sale,
; WM. P. WOLLOSTON,
OHAS. JARMON,
Administrators of
Virgil Gray.
WM. S. ARMSTRONG, Auct.
Desirable Properties fJ
Sale
Store, with dwelling attach
ed, 40 foot lot adjoining,
excellent location. P
sion March 1, 1918.
Price reasonable.
Also—Dwelling, 8
°sses
. , , rooms,
with modern conveniences
lot 70 feet front, situated i
West end of Newark.
in
Apply,
FARMERS TRUST
COMPANY,
Newark, Dlaware.
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
Buy a lot on the installment
plan. Five dollars per front foot
Lots 50x150 feet deep, and pay
ments $5.00 monthly. Only a f e 'J
more left at this price. Why pa J
rent all your life wTien thru the
Building & Loan Assosiation you
can own a home in 12 years? Call
to see me if interested.
T. F. ARMSTRONG,
_ Owner.
Want Advertisements
For Sale, For Rent, !.©*t *n>d Found
FOR SALE—New two and one-half stop
frame eight-room dwelling on W
60x200. Rare chance. Price $2200 to
quick buyer.
NEWARK TRUST AND S\FE
DEPOSIT CO.
R e al Es tate Department
FOR RENT—A seven-room hôûs^
on Depot Roard.
December first. Apply
A BLE
Newark Post.
Possession
1-15-lt.
FOR SALE—Two brood sows and]
White Leghorn pullets.
PARK PLACE FARM
Adjoining Red Men's Home.
'Phone 36.
FOR SALE—One hundred barrels
good cooking and eating apples
DR. S. T. YOUNG,
Newark. :
FOR SALE—Empty lard barrels
and Keifer pears.
tf.
G. FADER,
FOR SALE—Pure bred stock cock-1
erels—Barred Plymouth Rock,»
Rhode Island Red, and White]
Leghorn of the famous Ladr
Eglantine strain. $2.00 each.
G. W. MURRAY,
Phone 252-J, Newark.!
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FOR EXCHANGE—Will give 2
story Apartments in best section
of West Philadelphia, paying
over 10 per cent, and cash for
good farm. Apply.
OWNER
r /( Newark Post.
FOR SALE—A good old-fashioned
goose-feather bed. 'Phone 166-J
ll-7-2t.
Newark.
LEGAL NOTR E
Estate of Evan W.Lewis.deceased:
Notice is hereby' given that Let
ters Testamentary' upon
Estate of Evan W. Lewis, late oil
White Clay' Creek Hundred, de
ceased, were duly granted unto
Annie B. Lewis on the eighth day
of November, A. I). 1917, and all
persons indebted to the said de
ceased are requested to make pay
ment to the Executrix without de
lay, and all persons having de
mands against the deceased are re
quired to exhibit and present the
same duly r probated to the sa:d
Executrix on or before the eighth
day of November, A. D. 1918. or
abide by r the law in this behalf.
Address :
the
J. PEARCE CANN, Esq.
Attorny-at-law,
Wilmington, Del.
ANNIE B. LEWIS,
Executrix-■
LEGAL NOTICE
Estate of Virgil Gray, deceased:
Notice is hereby given that Let
ters of Administration Cum Testa
mento annexo upon the Estate of
Virgil Gray, late of Pencader
Hundred, deceased, were dull
granted unto William P. Wollas
ton and Charles H. Jarmon on the
Twenty-seventh day of September
A. D. 1917, and all persons indebt
ed to the said deceased are re
quested to make payment to the
Administrators c. t. a. without de
lay, and all persons having de
mands against the deceased are
required to exhibit and present the
same duly probated to the sai
Administrators c. t. a. on or before
the Twenty-seventh day of Sep*
tember A. D. 1918, or abide by tne
law in this behalf.
Address:
WILLIAM P. WOLLASTON,
Newark, Delaware
WILLIAM P. ..
CHARLES H. JARMON
Administrators c. t.
, WOU.ASTON
