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Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
CONTRACTORS THROW UP
WORK ON MARSH ROADS
SLUICE RACE ON LIGHTHOUSE ROAD PER-
PLEXES LEVY COURT COMMITTEE.
Miles Dredging Company Have Difficulty In
Building an Enbankment and Now Pile
Driver Contractor Rejects Contract.

Robert r. Morrison, owner of the
pile driver of New Castle, has declined
to complete the contract made two
weeks ago with the Kent County Levy
Court Committee, claiming the wash on
the Bombay Hook Lighthouse road
was considerably wider than when the
contract was made to fill it up. The
Miles Dredging Company has aban-
doned work also and the matter has to
be deferred until the meeting of the
Kent County Levy Court next Tues
day.
The Miles Dredging Company were
under contract with the Kent County
Levy Court to repair the Bomay Hook
Island road leading to the Lighthouse,
and have been having considerable
trouble in constructing the embank-
ment, owing to the sluice race at the
upper end, which has grown to such
magnitude as to be almost impossible
to get under control. AS fast as the
embankment was built by the mud ma
chine the race water from the sluice
washed 1t away, and work has been
very materially delayed. The commits
sioners then adopted another plan which
they thought would work successfully.
Contractor r. r. Morrison, of New
Castle, has been engaged to erect q
row of piling in front of the sluIce,
and if the flow of water can be checked
until the embankment and sluice gates
can be built, it will only be question
of short time before the road will be
. completed. When working ON the
Bombay Hook road the Miles Dredg
ing Company receives $45 per day. A
the time the contract was awarded by
the Kent County Levy Court Com
mittee it was thought that the whole
Job would be completed in a compare
lively short time, estimated at abou
5000, but it is now thought by som
that the expense will reach upwards O
81, 500 or $4,000. One thing is mani
festly certain, and that is the Wood
land Beach road cannot be perms
nently repaired until the Lighthous
road is completed The mistake wa
: made in the beginning in not fixin
the break in the latter road when
, first occurred Had this been done {
the proper time the Woodland Beacl
road could have been fixed at little OK
> pense, and financial loss of thousand
=" of dollars saved to the Woodland Beac
proprietors. The Levy Court Com
mittee is doing the best they can ur
der the circumstances and will pus
the work to an early completion {
soon as possible. The pile driver owne
by Mr.. Morrison left New Castle Sa
:, = urday for Smyrna river in tow of IL
" launches owned by Captain Lancast
and Captain Rogers. Several me
= from Wilmington went with the m
y chine
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
STATE SENATOR FARLOw IN TROUBLE.
The Laurel Democrat Who Voted for Addicks
Escapes Sheriff Sale.

State Senator Elisha III. f. Farlow
will not be sold out by the sheriff as
was predicted. Sheriff Hart had made
an execution on some of the doctors
personal property. The cause of the
seizure was pressure, brought sudden
ly, by former County Treasurer Ellis,
on personal debt of $500, placed in
Sheriff Hart's hands. A singular
thing concerning the seizure was the
appearance, after only one horse had
been sold, of neighbor who has never
spoken to DIR. Farlow since he voted
for Addicks, who guaranteed Farlow's
in lebtelness and dismissed the sheriff.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
Held Short Session Friday Night and After
Allowing Few Bills, Adjourned.

At the regular meeting of the Smyrna
Town Council last Friday evening all
the members were present except DIR.
It. G. Moore. There was scarcely any
business before that body to transact.
In fact, the only thing of actual i'm
portance was the allowing of accounts,
which was as follows: Diamond State
Telephone Company, rent, $500; The
SMYRNA TIMES, advertising and print
ing, $10.63; Sylvanus Rose, work, so
cents; National Bank of Smyrna, safe
deposit box rent, $500; Adams Ex-
press, so cents; Fonsie Shines, $15.75;
Benjamin w. Turner, extra work,
$500; total, $53.68.
There was more or less discussion
over the complaints made against the
lawlessness and disorder in some sec.
tions of the town where certain crowds
loafng along the streets are in tht
habit of using vulgar and obscene Ian
guage. The opinion of the Council IL
such cases was that the party or par
ties annoyed should make formal com
plant before the Alderman, and tn
cases tried on the evidence given. Al
example made of one or two case
would have good effect. The polio
department will be requested to en-
force the laws regulating the tow
with firmness in all cases that com
under their personal notice.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
DINNER PARTY TO MISS LOUISE LAUB.
Miss Anna Beckett Delightfully."- Entertains In
Honor of Her Washington Friend.

Miss Anna Beckett Delightfully."- Entertains In
Honor of Her Washington Friend.
Miss Louise Laub, of Washington,
d. c., who has been pleasant visitor
at "The Locusts," on Main street. the
past two weeks, was given delightful
''Dinner Party" on Friday evening by
her hostess, Miss Anna Beckett. The
company was very informal in its char
acter, and only included few of Miss
Beckett's girl friends. The pastime
was one of hearty enjoyment and pleas
ure greeting. The ladies were all
sweetly gowned and for an hour or
more they encircled the festive board,
and INDUCED in a number of courses
of refined and epicurean dishes.
Those present included: Miss Louise
Laub, Miss Beatrice Graham, Miss
Gertrude Sallade, Washington, d. c.;
Miss Edith Beck, Miss Bertha Smith
ers, Miss Florence Taylor, Miss Alice
Beck, Miss Hettie Richards and Miss
Nan Beckett.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
BABY OF HIGH CLERICAL ANCESTRY.
Miriam Louise Gardner, Daughter Of Rev. aud
Mrs. Gardner, Formerly Of CheswoId.

A child was baptized at Frankford
Thursday night who is related to more
ministers than generally falls to the
lot of ordinary mortals. The baby is
Miriam Louise Gardner, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. Edwin Gardner, of Cape
Charles, Va, formerly of Cheswold.
The clergyman who oficiated was
Rev. Charles f. Sheppard, the baby's
grandfather, and Mrs. Gardner's faith
er. Little Miss Gardner's parental
grandfather was minister, as was also
her maternal great-great-grandfather
and three great-uncles. One of the
great-uncles is Rev. John ii. Dashiell,
d. D., of Annapolis.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
WHERE OLD GLORY FIRST WAVED.
Tablet to Be Unveiled on the Spot at COOch's
Bridge, in Delaware, Next Tuesday.

The programme of exercises for the
unveiling of the tablet to mark, at
Cooch's bridge, the spot where the
American flag was first unfurled in
battle during the Revolutionary war,
has been completed for September 8.
Chief Justice Charles B. Lore will
preside, and addresses will be deliv-
cred by Henry G. Conrad, General
James H. Wilson and Walter S. Logan.
The monument will be presented to
the State by J. Wilkins Cooch, and
Governor HUM will make the speech
of acceptance. The tablet will be un-
yelled by Masters Howard DeHaven
Ross, Jr., and f. A. Cooch, Jr. The
occasion promises to be an important
event in this State aud will doubtless
be largely attended.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
PROMOTION OF WILLARD A. FLEMING.
Will Be Raised on October the First to Assist
ant Train Master of Delaware Railroad.

Mr.. W. A. Fleming, of this town,
who holds one of the responsible posi-
tions of train dispatcher for the Della
ware Railroad Division, Superintend-
ent's Office, Clayton, has been pro-
NOTED Assistant Train Master to John
B. Book, and will enter upon his new
duties on October the first next. Mr..
W. H. Lodge, who has been holding
the position temporarily, will go back
to his run" as Conductor on the Del
aware and Chesapeake Railway, and
Mr.. Frank G. Strickland will be ad-
vanced to Mr.. Fleming's place. The
promotion is one that carries with it
considerable prominence, and its ten
tenure is a compliment to Mr.. Flem-
ing's long and efficient services.
Mr.. Fleming has been in the tele-
graph service for twenty-five years and
he has held as heavy responsibilities
as is often placed on the shoulders OF
one man. AS Assistant Train Master
his duties will compel him to reside in
Clayton where he will be in closer
touch with the office and the train men.
The removal of Mr.. Fleming and his
estimable family from Smyrna will be
much regretted by their many friends,
but they all join in congratulating hin
and wishing him every success in hi
new position.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
CHANGES TAKE PLACE IN
TRANSPORTATION COMPLY
J.E. HORFECKER SUCCEEDS A.E. JARDINE
AS SECRETARY AND TREASURER.
Mr.. Jardine Now Becomes the Manager of the
Transportation Line-JOhn A. HOffecker
and tiervey P. Hall Elected Directors.

The Stockholders of the Smyrna
Transportation Company held meet
ing on Friday last and elected as
Board of Directors Messrs. W alter o.
Hoffecker, John A. Hoffecker, J. E.
Hoffecker and Hervey P. Hall. The
directors in turn elected the following
officers of the Company: President,
Walter o. Hoffecker; Secretary and
Treasurer, J. E. Hoffecker; Manager,
A. E. Jardine.
The only change in the officers of
the company is the election of Mr.. J.
E. Hoffecker as Secretary and Treas
urer to succeed Mr.. A. E. Jardine,
who has held the position for fifteen
years. The business of the company
has increased materially, and Mr.. Jar
dimes time being taken up with other
interests outside of the affairs of the
company, it became necessary to re-
lleve him of the secretary and treas
urership and give him the management
of the Transportation Co. only. Mr..
J. Edwin Hofecker rendered his
resignation to the Delaware Railroad
Company last Saturday. For nearly
fifteen years he has been holding the
position of Master Carpenters clerk
in the Superintendent Office at Clay.
ton, and he leaves with the regret o.
many of his friends. Mr.. Hoffecker
will assume his duties as secretary anC
treasurer, next Monday, September
end.
Under the new management it will
be seen that the sons and son-in-law
of the late Hon. John II. Hoffecker
are in control. The deceased was fo
years president of the company an,
owned the majority of the stock. TIL
retiring directors are: A. L. Hudson
Sr., Isaac R. Stats, A. G. McCaus
land, A. E. Jardine.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
PURCHASED A STORE IN BRIDGEvlLLE.
P. Price Jacobs Resigns From W. E. Hall 6
Sons, to Conduct Business of His Own.

Mr.. P. Price Jacobs, who for several
years has been the head clerk for w.
E. Hall & Son at their merchandise
store on the corner of Main and Mt.
Vernon streets, has purchased the gen.
eraI store of Edward Layton, in
Bridgeville, one of the leading stores
of that town, and will go in business
for himself. His resignation takes
place September 1st. Mr.. Jacobs is
native of Bridgeville and moved from
there to Smyrna when he accepted the
position with w. E. Hall & Son. His
friends wish him success with his new
enterprise.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
Ephraim S. Stevens.

Mr.. Ephraim S. Stevens, died at his
home in this town on Thursday last,
and was inferred in Glenwood cemetery
Monday afternoon, Rev.G. L. Hardesty
officiating. He was in his Gath year,
and had been in declining health for
nearly year. He leaves besides his
widow, three sons--John, Will and
Walter.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
DEATH REAPER'S SAD HAND.
Takes Away Mr.. Jacob s. MacIary, of Newark,
Formerly of This Vicinity, and Mr..
Ephralm S. Stevens, of this Town.

Mr.. Jacob Stout Maclary died at his
residence near Newark, in this State,
on the oath inst, and the remains were
brought down on the cars on Monday
morning and inferred at Glenwood
cemetery, Rev. G. l.. Hardesty Off
ciating. Mr.. Jacob S. Maclary was
the son of Mr.. John Maclary, a prom
nent citizen of Leipsic fifty and sixty
years ago. His life was spent in this
part of Kent county until recently.
In early life he married Miss Anna E.
George, daughter of Mr.. Robert
George. The fruit of this union was
twelve children-seven boys and five
girls, the youngest being a daughter
in her 23d year. He had been in de
clining health for more than a year
and half. His sons acted as pail
bearers. The following accompa
MED the death notice:
Yes father has entered the mansions af glory,
| He's safe in the bosom of God.
| He's walking the highway of Heaven,
| Free, where the ransomed have trod,
Satisfied there with his Saviour,
Passed all the tolls and the care,
| Never again to be burdened here.
| Death our dearest ties can sever,
| Take our loved ones from our side,
Bear them from our homes forever,
| Over the cold, dark river tide;
Bnt in that happy land we'n meet them,
Again with joy we'll greet them,
| Where parting is no more. 5. b. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-08-28
tOffecker's Cannery viii Start Saturday.

Hoffecker's Tomato Cannery will
commence operation on Saturday and
are now ready to receive tomatoes
for first run. The factory will con-
tinue from then on through the secs 80
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-15
SOCIETY,"
Welded TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Torbett gave
a most enjoyable reception last even
ing at their home on Jones street, the
occasion being the twenty-fifth ami
versary of their marriage-sheir silver
wedding. The parlors were beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion, and pre-
sented a bower-like effect with tall
palms and garlands of smilax. Maiden
hair ferns and white roses adorned the
mantels. and Mr.. and Mrs. Torbett
stood beneath an arch of palms to
receive their guests. Mrs. Torbett
wore a lovely costume OF silver gray
silk. Among the many guests who
enjoyed the delightful evening were
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Meldrim, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. c. Brunson, DIR. and Mrs. H. L.
Colding, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Wilmington, Mr..
and Mrs. j. c. Harris, Capt and Mrs.
T. J. Whitesides, Mrs. F. P. Rembert,
Mrs Colman. Mrs. D. Newman. Mrs.
A. A. Cordson. Mrs. Laura Colding,
Mrs c. A. Parsons, Mrs. Ives, Mrs.
Rembert, Miss Louise Theus, Miss
Colding, Miss Carrie Colding, Miss Cor
della Whitesides, Miss Katie Latham,
Miss Lita Willard, Miss Maud VIII
liams, Miss Florine Morgan, Mr.. Rob
erts, Mr.. Reed, Mr.. Dilverl, Mr.. Dixey
wilmington. Mr.. Colquitt, Mr.. Mizell.
Mr.. Herman Parson and others.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-15
A CHATTING DISH SUPPER.

The Misses Cabaniss entertained a
congenial party of young people dur
ing the past Week at a chatting dish
supper, given in honor of Miss Kings
berry of Carrollton, and Miss Lucy Har-
ris of Florida. The other guests We're
Miss Theus, Miss Sullivan, Mr.. Cor
don Saussy, Mr.. Horace Crane, Mr..
Ford, Mr.. Charlton Roberts, Mr..
Charles Rowland, Mr.. Robert Fleming.
Mr.. Ryals. Mr.. Hazlehurst. and DR..
Osborne.
There is some bitter local interest in
the wedding of Miss Helen Hay.
daughter of the Secretary of State, and
Mr.. Payne Whitney, the son Of ex-
Secretary of the Navy Whitney. The
wedding is to take place on Feb. s,
at the Church of the Covenant, Wash
ington. D. c. 1t will occur at high
noon. Nearly one thousand invita-
tons will be issued for the church GER
emony. but only the family and bridal
party will be invited to the breakfast,
which will be served at the home OF
the Secretary of State.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
are the only guests who are expected
outside of the immediate family cir
Gle. The cabinet families will not be
invited to the breakfast, nor will any
OF the members of the diplomatic
corps, but all will be present at the
church. This is because the family
is still in mourning for Adelbert Hay
Miss Hay will lay aside her mourn
ing for time to appear in a wedding
gown of pure white duchesse satin un-
adorned by lace or flowers. She will
wear the regulation bridal veil Of tulle
without Jewels of any kind. Her trav-
cling gown will be of black broadcloth
relieved with white. There will be
eight ushers. all from New York and
| friends of the groom-elect.
Miss Hay will be attended by her
sister. Miss Alice, and by Mr.. Whit.
ney's sister. Miss Dorothy Payne Whit.
ney. Rev. Teunis Hamlin pastor Of
the Church Of the Covenant, will per.
form the ceremony.
Immediately after the wedding
breakfast Mr.. Whitney will take his
bride on private car to brownsville
Ga, where they Will remain about a
month. They will return to Washing
lton In March to spend two weeks al
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-15
MRS. HULL'S SATURDAY TEA.

An informal and most delightful lit
tie afternoon tea was given yesterday
by Mrs. Alexander Hull at her home
on CASTOR street. The ladies, who
were asked to meet Mrs. Rountree of
Wilmington, N. c., were charminely
entertained by their hostess, and guest
OF honor, Mrs. Rountree. The parlors
were prettily decorated with ferns and
pink carnations. Mrs. w. W. Rogers
poured tea, and the refreshment table
was lovely with deep pink begonias.
Among those who were present. were
Mrs. Thomas Morgan. Mrs. Anderson
Carmichael, Mrs. William G.. MorrelI.
Mrs. John Screven, Mrs. Thomas
Willy, Jr., Mrs. j. C. LeHardy. Mrs.
William Bisbee. Mrs. Cornelius r.
Moses. Mrs. Charles Gibbes. Mrs. w
w. Owens. Mrs. w. d. Simkins Mrs
John s. Howkins. Mrs. Edward Ka-
row, Mrs. Julian Johnson, Mrs. Ma
Lnaniel Harrison. Miss Emily Shooter
MISS Orme. Miss Irene Withers and
Miss Corinne Hayward.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-15
WILL BE A GAY WEEK.
Many Events on the Lists for the
Holiday Season.


Another eventful week in society has
begun. and with the added excitement
that always comes at Christmas time
the days seem too short to contain the
succession of important events on the
programme. Foremost in importance
is the marriage Of Mr.. Clifford Wayne
Cunningham and Miss Kate Rauers,
which will take place at the Independ-
ent Presbyterian Church, Thursday
evening, and which will be followed
BY a reception at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rauers, on Forsyth Park. Miss
Frieda Rauers Will be the brides maid
of-honor, and Mr.. L. Mayhem Cunning
ham. Jr., will be the best man. The
bridesmaids will be Miss May du Big
non, Miss Edith Warfeld, Miss Mary
Conner, Miss Marion Hammond. Miss
Sarah Cunningham, Miss Mildred Gun
ningham, Miss Alice Sinnickson of Sa-
lem, n. J; Miss Fink Of New York,
Miss Gamble of Williamsport, Pa, and
Miss Wood of Germantown, Pa
The first soiree of the season will
be given at the Guards Hall Tuesday
evening. and will be preceded by sew
eral dinner parties for which invi-
tations have gave out On the same
evening the reception which the ladies
of st. Johns Church congregation will
give to Rev. Alfred Bum will take
place at the Parish Hall.
4. An interesting event for those who
find bowling such a delightful sport,
will be the contest at the Savannah
Yacht Club Tuesday evening. A match
has been arranged especially for the
benefit of ladies. and a number Of visit
ors will spend the evening at the club.
The contest will be between a picked
team of old and young men, the dis
tinctive line being drawn at the age
of forty. The captain and members of
one of the teams is Capt. c. L. Ches-
mutt. Mr.. ]. H. Osborne, Mr.. w. J..
Lindsay. Mr.. w. D. MeDonough, and
Mr.. A. NJ. Bell. On the other team are
Mr.. George Spring, Mr.. John Golden,
Mr.. G. NJ. Gadsden, Mr.. j. NJ. Dixon
and Col. George Cam.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-06
GRADUATING CLASS.
Governor HUM Will Preside at
Goldey College Commencement.

Cooley college graduating class will be
given it's annual commencement at the
Grand Opera House this evening. The
class numbers 100, tile largest in the his
tory of the institution. An excellent
program has been arranged for the oc-
cassion.
Governor Hum will preside. The an
nual address will be made by Colonel
Russell Ill. Conwell Of Philadelphia.
Chief Justice Charles Il. Lore will make
the anniversary address. Presentation
Of diplomas will be made by Principal
III. $. Goldey.
Al the Clayton House tomorrow even
ing the college Alumni will give its an
nual banquet. An interesting program
has been arranged.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-06
LARGE VENTILATOR FALLS.
Five Men Hurt at Diamond State
Steel Company's Plant.
depart Spread That Ten Men Were
Killed and Large Crowd
Gathered.

About no leet ui the, large ventilator
IN the ROOF Of the spike mill of the Dia
mona state Steel Company, South WI
mlngton, fronting on Heali street, fell
WI loud crash about 3.45 O'Clock yes
tetaay afternoon.
The accident caused much excitement
lead report To spread that ten men
llad cen killed. large crowd collect
~. Sergeant Massey aud the policemen
N tile district were soon on the scene
The sidewalk aloog the mill was roped
50 tiiat no one would be injured by tall.
ny t'nbers.
the meantime the men in the mill
srte attn ling III those who had been
IN" u Five men who lad been work.
'lg immediately nndrr the ventiaar had
sen struck by falling tilnhers. They
M,r Gto'ge pale, Robert Scarbor,
Y, y titan Spence, John Myers and Georgt
X ,mblc
= receiv. d painful mi iries. which
iloseser are not serious. II was decided
ti'at II VAS not necessary 10 send them
20 the hospital. The diamond State
Steel Company ordered cabs and had
thain sent to their holips..
he yeHtiiator was over the portion Of
tins mill which had hen rebuilt after
having been burned down last year The
Y nttlator apparently separated, portions
falling on esther side Of the ROOF and
Large portion dropping into the mill on
! liz Warkmen. IL ia thought the acct
Dent was canted by the timbers shrink
Ing.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-06
HORSE and SOCIETY.
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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-06
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Frederick Strattner Sues Electric
Company for Loss Of Arms.
Great Interest is Being Taken in the
Trial Which Began in the Su-
perior Court Yesterday.

Great interest is being taken in the
trial in the Superior Court of the $780,
600 damage suit brought by Frederick
Strattner against the Wilmington City
Electric Company for the loss Of his
forearms. 1t ia the largest damage suit
known here for long time. Very prom
ineut attorneys are concerned in the suit
and some lively tits are taking place be-
tween them.
Harry Emmons of this city, has ASSOC
GATED with him for the plaintiff, John
Weaver OF Philadelphia, who is the Quay
andidate for district attorney. For the
defense, James w. Ponder Of this city,
has associated with him ]. A. Blooming
ton, of Chicago, Ill.
Strattner alleges that the company
failed to ins ruct him or warn him Of al
legged dangerous portions of the switches
adjoining the hard rubber handles or OF
the danger OF catching hold OF two places
with both hands. He claims the expenses
for the injuries to i'm reached 81 600
and for the pain and suffering and phys
ical disability he asks $4,000 damages.
The case will be continued today.