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Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
FRIGHIfULLY BURNED BY
UPSETTING KITCHEN LAMP
SALLIE SENEY, DOMESTIC FOR MRS. J. P.
HUDSON, FRlGHTFULLY BURNED.
Was Blowing Out the Kitchen Lamp in the
Residence of Mrs. John p. Hudson. Sunday
Evening. When Accident Occurred.

Shortly before the church bells were
rung on Sunday evening, the quiet
monotony of a dull and rainy day was
broken by an alarm of fire, and atten
tion was called to the residence of
John P. Hudson on Mt. Vernon street.
1t appears that Sallie Seney, the
domestic for Mrs. Hudson was in the
act of leaving the kitchen for the night,
and blowing out the oil lamp which
stood on the table, she accidentally
knocked it over on the floor. Flames
caught to her dress and for a moment
| it looked as if a fearful cOnflagration
was about to take place. John NJ.
Demby, who had come after the col
Ored girl, had the presence CT mind to
throw gum coat around her burning
skirts. The flames were finally ex-
tInguished but not until she was Sc
verify burned. She now remains in a
critical condition under the medical
attention of DIR. L. c. Moore. In al
effort to save her from the scOrching
flames, the kitchen was almost forgot
ten, and in the meantime the fire from
the exploded lamp had caught to th,
wood work in the kitchen. 1t was will
some difficulty that Mr.. and Mrs
Hudson, with the assistance offriends
were able to put it out. The Hos,
Company was prompt in arriving upol
the scene of action, but the fire wa
extinguished before their services wer
, needed. Sallie Seney was so badl
burned that it is thought she will nc
recover. She is being faithfully al
tended at the residence of Mrs. Hud
son.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM.
The Meeting Last Friday Afternoon in
Charge of the Social Committee.

The meeting of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club last Friday was an occasion
of more than usual interest. It was in
charge of the Social Committee, Miss
Mary Anthony chairman. The social
afternoons at the Club are always thor
oughly enjoyed by the members. The
following program was rendered.:
Reading-"rhe story of the Tiles"-Mrs James
Anthony
instrumental SOlo-"Song of the Suan," by
Blumenthal-Mrs. Frank Evans.
Reading-"MiSS Pissys Perceivngs"-Mrs. s
j. Reynolds
Instrumental Solo-"Novellette in F" by
Sehumen-Mi-S Phida Janney.
teading-"At the Christmas Tide"-Mrs. 7. Fl.
Haynes.
Piano Solo-'The Lion Hunt by c. Rolling
Mrs. Coverdale
Review Of Calendar Presented to the Club by
Mrs. Marner-Mrs. James anthony.
Each one present wore and emblem
to represent a geographical name and
at the close of the program half hour
was given for social intercourse and
for each one to see how many of the
emblems they could guess.
The members of the club have treat
in store for them next Friday when
Mrs. Henry Ridgely, Jr., of Dover,
will give talk on cart in Florence. -
By order of the Executive Committee,
the President declares Friday after.
noon to be an open meeting and eacE
member may bring a guest.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
CHRISTMAS SOcIABLF AT ASBURY.
Instead of the Christmas Treat a Delight
full SOciabIe Was Held

Instead of the customary Christmas
treat to the children, Asbury Church
this year held delightful sociabte
which took place at the church on Fri
day evening. The room which had
been previously decorated was made
bright and cheerful by the gathering
of many happy faces. The guests
were informally received by Superin-
tendent L. M. Price and the officers
and teachers of the Sunday School.
During the exchange Of pleasant greet
ings, the Sunday School orchestra
rendered some bright music. A pleas
ant repast of lemonade and cake was
served. The committee who had the
sociable in charge was Mrs. J. W.
Clifton, Miss Anna Middleton, Miss
Mary W. Thompson, Mrs. Laura
Temple and Mrs. John P. Hudson.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE AT CHURCHES.
Many Sunday School Childrnn We're Made
Happy by the Treats Afforded Them.

Christmas Day passed off quietly in
Smyrna. In a religious way it opened
with a most enjoyable "Day- break
Service at Asbury NJ. E. Church,
under the direction of the pastor, the
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, and the at
tendance was fatteringly large for so
early an hour. The carols sung were
in spirit with the occasion, and the
Christmas sermon was preached with
much vigor by the pastor. The Sun
day School orchestra assisted very ma
terially in the carols that were sung.
Ats o'clock in the morning Father
WaldrOn celebrated Holy Mass at st.
Polycarp's Church. Other services
held during the day were at st. Peters
Church. There was an early celebra-
tiOn of the Holy Eucharist ut 7.3O
o'clock in the morning; morning
prayer and sermon and second cele-
bration of the Holy Eucharist at 10.
o'clock. During the offertory Miss
Helen Waters rendered a fine solo.
AT six o'clock special service for the
children was given before large at
tendance. A Christmas tree ladened
with pleasant treat was in store fol-
the children, and besides the usua
gift of candy, each member of the
1 school received book.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
KINGS DAUGHTERS BoUNTIFUL TREAT.
Annual Treat to the Poor Children of this Town
Was a Regular Turkey Dinner.

The annual treat to the poor child
rem of town this year, by Laura Lee
Circle Of Kings Daughters, of Smyrna,
was most successfully held last Thurs
day afternoon, in the Smyrna Opera
House. Instead of having Christ
mas tree, and giving the children a
treat of candy, as has been the custom
in former years, they prepared regu-
lar turkey dinner which they bounti-
fully served. The number fed, consis-
ted of sixty-four children, two mothers
and guests, including the Sunday
School Orchestra. Long tables were
tastefully set, which were decorated
with holly, and while the menue was
being discussed, the Sunday School
orchestra rendered music. 1t was a
happy occasion for many children, and
will remain one of the memorable feat
ures of Christmsstide. The good
women of the circle of Kings Daugh-
ters, deserve much credit for their
noble and charitable work. All the
food was donated by people of thi-
vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
KENT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Manager Baker OF the Diamond State Tele.
phOue Company Presents His Wife
With a Home as a Xmas Gift.

William Fl. Baker, general manager
of the Diamond State Telephone Co.,
has purchased the large ewelling of H.
G. Collision on Bradford street, Dover,
overlooking the Academy campus, for
which he paid $3.50. Mr.. Baker
presented the deed for the property to
his wife on Christmas morning.
The transfers of some valuable Kent
county real estate have just been re-
corded at the office of Recorder of
Deeds James Lord of Dover, as fol.
lows: to Walter S. Camper, the 175-acre
farm of Emma S. Camper, on the road
between Frederica and Bowers, for
$4,000; to Fannie NJ. Green, the Gar
tt-Lewis farm near Union Church,
containing 112 acres, from James
Coudright, for So, 900; to Philemon r.
Dill, hotel property in FELTON,, belong
ing to Mary V. Heather, for $4, 800; to
James COudright, house and lot in
Camden, belonging to William NJ.
Green, for 81, 900; Rev. John T. Plenty
and Arley B. Magee, trustee for Bessie
A. Plen Y, to Angelica r. Jones, house
and lot north west corner of Queene
and Division streets, Dover, for $3.50;
Stephen Slaughter and wife to Helen
Y. Parker, lot on Water street, Dover
for $3.50 Christmas gift; James B
Clark and wife to Walter e. Price, two
lots in Downes' Chapel for $500;
Stephen D. Jackson to George W
Tebo, 20 acre farm known as Wolf Pit
situated near Hazlettville, for $500
Farmers and Merchants Nationa
Building and Loan Association AM
John Z. Kelley to Henry J.. Bearman
81 acre farm at Davis Corner for $3.50
Francis A. Moore to William B Dye
and John Bush, lot in Cheswold TO
$50; Levi Hiestand to Nathan Jones
i acres of land in South Murderki
for $4OO; Lahroy G. Masten to Jane
w. Melvin, of James, 35 acre farm i
n Mispillion hundred; Benjamin }
johnson to Hulda L. Purnell, 80 acr
farm on State line near Marydel, fC
$3.50.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
LUTHER M. REYNOLDS WILL.
Noted Baliimnre Lawyer, Formerly Resident
of Smyrna Leaves His Wife Everything.

OF Smyrna Leaves His Wife Everything.
Luther M. Reynolds, Esq, the noted
Baltimore lawyer, who died recently
left a will which was probated last
week. Mr.. Reynolds was well-known
in Smyrna, having resided here when
a young man as clerk in the general
store of the late George W. Cummins.
MIR. Reynolds was brother of ex-
Governor Robert j. Reynolds.
His estate, valued at $3.50, 900 is left
to his widow, Mrs. Mary Reynolds,
and her mother, Mrs. Willis, or sur
vivor, for life, the remainder to be
divided into two parts, one part to go
to George r. Willis, Baltimore at
torney, a distant relative of the de-
ceased, for life, and the other half to
be divided among three of Mrs. Rey.
nolds' relatives who reside outs ide Of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
MINSTREL SHOW CHRISTMAS NIGHT
White Rose MinstrelS, Mostly Of Local Talent
Entertains a Crowded House Clever
Air Ship Invention a Feature.

AIT snip Invention q Feature.
The White Rose Minstrels, composed
mostly of local talent, gave an excel
lent entertainment in the Smyrna
Opera House Wednesday night, which
was one of the principal attractions Of
Christmas Day. The attendance was
large, the auditorium and gallery
being crowded to it's full capacity
The curtain rose upon possibly the
prettiest stage setting ever shown at
minstrel in Smyrna, and for over
two hours the black faced cOmmedians
and guests of the Royal Hunt Club
Palace, furnished amusement for the
audience. Mr.. r. Scott Wilds was
the president, and he occupied seat
on a dais in the centre of the group,
over which encircled horseshoe stud
ded with red, white and blue electric
lights. The stage settings were pink,
blue and black The invited guests
were: Messrs. John G.. ManneriDg,
Harvey W. FAIRIES, @. Montgomery,
Homer Lewis, Smyrna; S. Heite and
J. Truitt, Dover, who acted as end
men. The entertainers composed a
quartette of singers: Messrs. J. II.
Lassell, H. G. Collision, T. Bayard
Jones and Samuel Hoifecker. Az
orchestra of ten pieces, including for
eign talent, under the leadership Of
Mr.. William Norris, furnished excel
lent music.
John G. Mannering and Harvey "
FAIRIES, end men, were the ''hits" of
the evening and their local jokes pro
vOked much applause. One of the
principal features of the evening wa
> the 'Ascen sion of Senior Dumont'
Air Ship, most clever 'take Off ar
ranged by Mr.. George d. Taylog
> While up i'll the ship, Mannering anl
FAIRIES "sighted" mang funny thing
, about Smyrna. The song and dane
- by Truitt and Heite were veil receives
as was also the bass solo "a Mine O
Gold" by Mr.. H. G. Collision, c
Dover. Mr.. W. G.. Anthony played
sweet cornet solo. The prog. N wa
$. concluded by farce, "Sport til
Run" cleverly executed by Mess1'
lie r. Scott Wilds and j. G. Mannering
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
ENTERTAINED AT COURSE DINNERS.
Dinner Parties Given the Past Week by Miss
Alice Spruance and Miss Bertha Smithers.

Miss Alice Spruance entertained a
number of young ladies at a dinner
party at her cOzy home on Mt. Vernon
street Saturday evening in honor of
her niece Miss Alice J ohnsOn of Phila-
delphia. The table was prettily deco
rated and several courses were
discussed. After dinner had been
served a number of fashlight pictures
were taken. Those composing the
party were: Miss Alice johnson, Phila-
delphia; Miss Eva Corkran, Wyoming
Seminary, Kingston, Pa; Miss Mabel
Hudson, Darlington Seminary, West
Chester, Pa; Miss Mary Roberts,
Woman's College, Fredericktown, Md. ;
Miss Gertrude Smith, Miss Flora
Wells, Miss Ethel Cooper, Miss Alice
Spruance.
On the same evening Miss Bertha
Smithers entertained a number of
friends in honor of Miss Sallie Pratt
of Philadelphia. Several courses were
served and the evening was very enjoy
ably spent. Those present were: Miss
Edith Tolson, Baltimore, Md; Miss
Sallie Pratt, Philadelphia; Miss Lida
Lord, Miss Arie Hynson, Miss Ella
Smithers, Messrs. Walter W. Hynson,
Charles J. Sudler, and Mr.. Gilbert S.
FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
WILD DUCKS ON BOMBAY HOOK.

Some Evenings They are Said to Gather
There to Number of a 1000 or More.
Duck shooting which several years
ago was good along the marshes of the
Christiana river is said to be very poor
this season says the Wilmington Sun,
Joseph P. Cross, the well-known gun
ner, says that though the sport is
poor in that vicinity, there are plenty of
ducks further down the river, from
Delaware City TO Bombay Hook. The
ducks come in on the marsh during
the latter part of the afternoon, and
Mr.. Cross says, according to informs-
ton he has received from Bombay
Hook, some evenings there are LOCO
or more ducks on the marsh there.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
PENINSULA FRUIT GROWERS MEETING
Session of Peninsula Horticultural Society to
be Held at Berlin, Nd.


The fifteenth annual meeting of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society will
be held in Adams's Hall, Berlin, be-
ginning next Wednesday, January 8,
and continuing for three days, and
fully 300 fruit growers of the PENN
sula are preparing to attend these ses-
sions, which have become very
important to agriculturists of this part
Ofthe country. Anumber of prominent
Delawareans are interested in this
society and are very active in its
workings. Among these are DIR. j. j.
Black of New Castle, president of the
New Castle Trustees of the Common,
which organization owns the twelve
farms left to that city by William
Penn. Joseph E. Carter of Smyrna, a
former president of the society, and n
successful fruit-grower of Kent county
is also active, as are E. FL. Bancroft Of
Kent county, and State Senator Charles
Wright of Sussex, and j. J. Rosa Of
! Milford.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES AT ASBURY.
Held Last Night, When Pastor Collins Began
His Series of Revival Meetings.

A goodly number of people attended
the Watch Night Services at Asbury
M. E. Church last evening, and while
the old year was dying out, Pastor
Vaughan S. Collins held impressive
services. With the above services,
Pastor Collins began his Protracted
Meetings, which will be held each
night, except Saturday, indefinitely.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
Sale of the Isaac II. cOwdright Farm

Cosgriff & Beck have sold the Isaac
H. Cowdright farm, near Severson's
School House, containing 100 acres, to
William H. Stats, of Thoroughfare
Mech. for S1T00.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins Invited to Return

At a recent meeting of tae Official
Board of Asbury Church, the Rev.
Vaughan S. Collins was extended q
unanimous invitation to return for
another ear.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-01
PRESBYTERIAN Week Of PRAYER.

Beginning with next Monday night,
a week of prayer will be held at the
Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. L.
Estlin, pastor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-13
BLACK HAWK VETERANS
ORGANIZE AT FAIRVIEW

Mt. Pleasant April 1.-THE Black
Hawk Indian war. veterans Of FaiTview
met here last nght and effected an or
ganization. Captain Joseph Wise OF the
local post attended TO the work of or
ganization. There were twcntv-one per-
sons present to become members, and
the following were elected 10 the various
offices. James NJ, Alfred. captain Chris
tian Peterson. lieutenant: George Tucker,
adjatant; James Anderson, quartermas-
ter. Amasa Tucker. chaplain. The or
most successful ones in the state, as
there are many OF the old Indian fighters
living in Fairview.5 A county convention
will be held in the immediate future for
the purpose of organizing all the posts
in the county into one department
A meeting OF all the doctors Of central
and southern Utah who can be present
will be held IN this city on the 18th inst
for the purpose Of organizing county OF
district medical association Notices are
being issued today inviting all the prac-
tfcinE physicians to be present This &C
ton is being taken by Dr. ". ". Wood
ring who was delegated by the state
Medical association 10 arrange such a
meeting.
The summer school which was held in
this citv last year will be conducted again
this year under the same management.
Arrangements are now under way get
ting the school in running order. Nearly
100 teachers will be in attendance.
Miss Serena Nelson delivered a highly
interesting lecture before a large crowd
a the Presbyterian church last evening.
Her subject was The Passion Play at
Oberamuergau Miss Nelson wit
messed the play in 1903 while travelling
in Europe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-13
PROVO NEWS NOTES.

Provo, April 12-The quarterly confer
ence of the Utah stake commenced today
in the tabernacle. Apostles Heber J
Grant. Rudger CIawson, Reed smoot and
Hyrum Mack Smith were in attendance.
Newell Heath the young transient who
was Guaranteed in a tent northeast Of
the city about ten DAYS ago. suffering
from an attack of smallpox, is progress
ing favorably-
Mrs. Edith Beck Martin has been seri-
ouslv III for some time past. but her con-
dftion today appears 10 be more favor
able than for several DAYS past.
Edgar Layton has returned 10 Pasa-
iena- Cal. after being in Provo for about
two months attending his Wife. lately
deceased IN her illness.
J. %. Dfllhurst OF Colby. Kan, has ar
rived i'm Provo with his family and will
locate here permanently.
Attorney ". II. Warner has gone to
Meab on legal business, to be absent
about q week
A marriage license has been issued to
Calvin A. Cranler. aged % and Chloe
Bowers. aged IS. both OF Spanish Fork.
A baseball game played this afternoon
between the academy team and the
Provo team resulted in a victory for the
students BY a score Of to 8
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-13
UTAH COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Trustees Meet and Discuss Various
Matters.


Provo, April 12.-The county trustees
held a meeting TODAY IN the Parker
school. with County Superintendent
Brown presiding There was a large at
tendance and great interest was exhib-
tied The time for holding the conveu-
ton to nominate county superintendent
for the ensuing two years was fixed for
June q. to be held in this city. COM
mencing at 10 q. m. The basis OF repre-
sentatiOn will be one delegate for each
school district and one additional for
each 100 or major fraction thereof Of the
school population. Each district will de-
eide the time of primaries to elect dele
gates.
II was decided to engage teachers for
the ensuing year at once and assign their
departments. in order that they may
have time to prepare themselves for ef-
fectiNe work.
Superintendent Brown gave some in
structiOns I'm regard to closing the ac-
counts of the district. and upon other
detail matters. The trustees were urged
to thoroughly cleanse and disinfect the
school buildings and surroundings dur
ing vacation. The question Of revenue
was thoroughly considered and a resGlu-
tion was unanimously adopted favoring
an increase in the county school tax levy.
in order to secure a more equal distribu-
ton of revenues obtained from corpora
tons The matter was generally dis
cUssed. Several districts reported that
after exhausting all their portion of the
state and county school tax and the
money obtained from the district school
tax levied TO the highest limit permitted
under the laws mills-they had been
compelled to close their schools before
the expiration of the school year for
lack OF funds Il was TO overcome this
difficulty that it was decided TO recon-
mend the increase In the county tax levy.
This question will be submitted 10 the
board OF county commissioners
The question of admitting children TO
attendance before the school ages years
was considered and It was decided that
the law should be strictly complied with
and children not be permitted 10 attend
before arriving at the legal school age.
State Superintendent Nelson addressed
the meeting in the afternoon, delivering
an instructive address on the relation Of
the trustee TO the school
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-13
Cache School pistriets Chaneed.

Logan. April 12-The county commits
sioners, at a special meeting held yes
terday. made some important changes i'm
the lines Of the Smith6eld. Hyde Park
and Providence school districts. por-
ton OF the HYDE Park district was added
TO Smithdeld and the Providence district
was contracted so as 20 throw the Her
cules power plant from Providence into
Greenvtlle This was necessary because
Of the sugar factory being in Providence.
The petition of Millvine residents for
town Incorporation was heard and the
matter taken under Amusement. There
were numerous prOtestants against the
petition.
Robert Morgan the young man who
was arrested at Willard and brought here
to answer TO charge OF altering brands,
was tried before Justice Smith today and
adjudged guilty He was fined S35.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-13
Mr.. KLETTING WON.
Architect Was First to Solve ''hen-
merer CoaI'' Rebus.

meI6r COal hSDuS-
On Ap,1l . The Herald published a
rebus am offered a prize OF a years
subscription to the person who sent the
first correct solution to this Office. c.
H Klstting. who lives at 273 Sixth
street. won the prize His solution was
correct. and reached The Herald cffice
at 9:15 O'Clock on April u. The rebus
consisted of two words, described as
follows.
The last word is a dear friend in the
winter. and something the world could
not do without.
The first word is composed OF eight
letters, Of which my first is often found
following a jay.
Ny second is seen in the evening, but
not in the morning.
Ny third forms a large part of the
memory.
Ny fourth and fifth are always the
opposite To you,
Ny seventh is found in everything.
My sixth and last are found in all
kinds OF water
The whole is the hottest thing in the
west.
The answer is. "Kemmerer Coal, 8"
Citizens Coal company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-13
IN THE COURTS

The trial of Dillon & Morgan, charged
with having trout unlawfully in their
possession, has been continued in
definitely by Judge Stewart.
Herbert L. James has filed an action
against Mary V. James for divorce on
the ground Of deseTtion. The parties
were married in England in 1880. and
James says ;haL his wife deserted him
in 1856.
The suit os the Eclipse livery stables
against the Democratic city committee,
which was called for trial yesterday
morning in Justice Smiths court, was
continued till next Friday morning on
account of the failure of a number Of
the Democratic committeeman to put
in an appearance. The suit IS one to
recover $3.50. which the stables claim
the committee contracted in carriage
hire during the recent fall campaign.
The justice OF the claim is denied
The transcript from Judge Diehrs
court in the case OF the state of Utah
VS.. Clyde Felt, charged with the muir
der of Samuel Collins, was filed in the
Third district court yesterday. Dis
trict Attorney EichnOr viii file an in
formation against Felt during the pres
ent week.
On motion Of the defendants attor-
neys, and by consent OF the plaintiff,
a new trial has been granted in the
damage suit of Louisa B. Paul VS.. the
salt Lake City Railroad company. Mrs.
Paul sued for S5.1S2.50 for personal in
luries and the jury returned a verdict
in her favor for $500.
Andrew Murray, the negro who is
charged With grand larceny for assist
ing Title Williams TO rob An Sing, d
Chinaman. was released upon his own
recognizauce yesterday. The release
was upon The motion Of District Attor-
ney Eichuor and it is probable that
the case viii never come to trial Mr..
Eichnor remarked in asking for the
order that Tillie Williams, who is now
serving a term in prison for the same
onense, swore to one state of facts
respecting Murray in court and to an
other at a later date.
District Attorney Eichnor filed an
information against August Miller yes
terday. charging him with pstjt lar
ceny. Miller is the ex-couvict who was
released frcn the penitentiary oil Feb.
IS last and during his first day Of free
dom stole a Wstch from the residence
OF James Chamberlain. He was held
by Judge D:@hl to the district court on
che charge OK housebreaking, but Mr..
Eichnor does not believe he could be
convicted on thai charge, as he had
been at the Chamberlain house before
the day Of the theft. and it would be
difficult 10 prove that ne entered the
house on that day with intent to steal