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Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
GOOD MARSH ROADS MAY
REVIVE WOODLAND BEACH
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURTS RECENT
VISIT ENCOURAGING TO BOMBAY HOOK.
bids FOr Repairing the Lighthouse Road viii
De opened at Next Regular Meeting and it
is thought Both Roads will be in Use.

Residents of Bombay Hook island
ieel very much encouraged over the
prospect Of having the roads over the
marsh lands repaired. Since the Lew
court OF Kent County visited the island
IN body, last week, there has been
more or less speculation as to whether
The work will be completed in time TO
revive Delaware's favorite bayside re-
sort, famllially known as Woodland
Beach. For several years this resort
mas been practically isolated from
heht County, the only means of com
munlcatlon being by water. This con-
dltlon OF affairs which has been oraa+
loss to the resort and deprivation TO the
people OF Kent County, has been due 70
the break in the Lighthouse road and
the subsequent lndulation of the rood
leading over to the beach. Last wear tbe
Levy Court ordered the former road
repaired and it will be remembered
that the Miles Dredging Coz Comdon
\. >. were given the contract to do the
work. The road was built from tba
mainland as far as the break bnt ,cae
never completed. 1t was late in the
season, when the Dredging Companv
threw up the contract and the Lew
court temporarily abandoned the pro.
Ject. Monday of last week all tho Lew
Courtmen with the exception Of two
visited the Bombay Hook Lighthouse
road under the direction of Mr. w II
Baggs, the member from this Hundred
ana gave it thorough inspection
1hey were much gratified to find +bo+
'ne oank had withstood the storms of
winter and was in almost as good q
condition as when the work was
abandoned, leaving nothing to he dona
practically but place in the sluice gates
ana NIL IN the break. This. if is
thought, can be done at a moderate
cost and when once repaired. the Levy
Court can turn their attention 20 the
woodland Beach road and fix it with
out delay. 1t has been demonstrated
mat II Is useless to repair the beach
road until the break is stopped.
Much pleased and gratifed with the
condition of things after PASSING
the winter season, the Lew
Jourtmen returned to Smyrna and
.ook dinner at the Smyrna House.
Alter short discussion at the hotel. a
MOTION was put and carried authoriz-
ng Clerk of the Peace Downs to adver-
Use Tor bids to be opened at the first
egular meeting next month. The pro-
pect now looks favorable for the resi-
tents OF Rombay Hook Island and
'ood substantial marsh roads will be
welcomed with pleasure by the many
'atrons of Woodland Beach.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
FRUIT GROWERS BANK REORGANrzED
Now Fully Established Under the New Bos;s
OF S5O'OOO Capital New Stock was Over
Subscribed Three Times The Amount.

The Fruit Growers National Bank
OF Smyrna, is now fully established
under the new basis of $50, 900 capital
and the quickness Of dispatch with
which the reorganization has taken
place, has been highly gratifying to
the Board of Directors and thew are
naturally receiving the congratulations
OF the many patrons of the bank. The
new stock has been over-subscribe5
three times, that is, they have received
applications for over $50, 900 of stock
when they had but $4,000 to let
ana every dollar has been paid.
Since April the first, the date on which
the vote was taken to reduce the capi-
tai stock, all Of the old certificates have
been surrendered, and the new ones
issued, covering the $50, 900 capital
with about half dozen exceptions
These certificates are coming in every
day, and probably before the end of
the current week, every ore of the
eight hundred shares Of stock will
have been exchanged. Every condit
ion shows that there is a bright and
promising future ahead Of this bank
ing institution, and the confidence of
the business men of the town which
has stood so Loyalty by them during
the trying period Of their reorganiza-
ton, will be the same confidence that
Will continue to make the Fruit Grow
er's National Bank, a pride and credit
to the town Of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
BOGGS SOON GETS HIS LIBERTY.
Notorious Bank DefauIter will be Set Free
From Penitentlary on FRIDAY.

William N. Boggs, who was sentepc-
ed on May 10th, 1899, to five years inn
prisonment in the New JERSEY State
Penitentiary, at Trenton, for misap-
propriating the funds of the First
National Bank of Dover, of which he
was teller, will be released next Friday
President Roosevelt having commuted
the sentence.
Boggs disappeared from Dover. Nav
Goth, 1897, and announcement that he
was defaulter was printed June 4tb.
The, bank>directors met July 14th. and
repoEted that the defalcation amounted
to $1O7, 900. Boggs surrendered to the
United States authorities in Whining
ton February 10th, 1898, and was in
dicted two months later. He was ar
raigned and pleaded guilty April 2lst.
but. in order that he might testify
against others charged with being i'm
plicated in, the defalcation. was not
sentenced (til May 10th, 1899.
Boggs wi1lgo to Philadelphia, where
1T is said, h will be given a clerical
position,
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
PRESBYTERIANS ELECT DELEGATES
Will Attend State Sunday School COnventian
at Wilmington Next Week.

At recent meeting of the officers
and teachers of the Presbyterian Sab
bath School, the following delegates
were appointed to attend the State
Sabbath School Convention, to be held
in Wilmington, April 29th and 3Oth.
and May 1st Delegates-Mrs. S. ].
Reynolds, Mrs F. F. Evans. Alter
nates-Miss Mary LeFevre, Miss
Pearle Warner. Committees were
also formed to prepare for Children's
Day, which is the last Sabbath in May.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
DOyER'S RELIGIOUS CENSUS TAKEN.
Ihiriy.fOur Per Cent. of The TOwn do not 4;
tend Church Official Report.

The East Dover Sabbath school Asso-
citation held meeting at Wesley
Church, Dover, recently, when the re-
suits OF the house-to-house visitation
were tabulated and announced The
reporters had nearly completed the
work, the Conference Academy and
one hotel being overlooked. The re-
suit was very gratifying and the cen
sus which was read by r. H. VanDyke
gives the following: 2204 people inter
viewed; number under IS years of age.
COL; number attending church at least
once month, 1,47S; church meRl,sers.~
9Sl; number attending Sabbath-school
regularly, 705. DIR. Barrett made a
strong plea for saving the "a per cent
that were not church goers. Prof.
Carroll spoke of the urgent . cd of
competent teachers and workers.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
DELAWARE ELECTRIC TRACTION COMPANY
Organized Ia Wilmington MONDAY and EIec.
ted Dr. 7. c. Moore Secretary.


The incorperators of the Delaware
Electric Traction Company, met in
Wilmington Monday at the office of
Herbert H. Ward, counsel for the COM
pany, and elected the following direc-
tors; j. Frank Alice, S. John Abbott
DIR. G. r. Layton, DIR. T. C. Moore,
DIR. George W. Marshall and DR. In.
ther 5. COnwell. The directors cleo
ted Senator Alice presidents Senator
Abbott president; DR.. LAYTON
treasurer, and DR.. Moore secretary.
A survey was ordered of the route
laid out, which covers IS miles. rup-
nlng from Smyrna to Milford and
down to Woodland Beach. being the
route secured for the Delaware Cen
eral Electric Company, which has
dissolved. Construction is to begin
after the approval of the survey. The
company has a million dollars capital
After the meeting the directors dined
at Ainscow's.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
SMYRNA RIVER IMPROVEMENT ASSURED
River and tiarbOr Bill Passed Senate Gives
Smyrna $4,000 Including a Survey.

President A. E. Jardine of the Smyr-
ma Board of Trade has received the ooo5
news that the River and Harbor bill
had passed the senate and would now
go before the House asamended. The
bill carried an appropriation of S15, 900
for Smyrna River including a survey
which is now practically assured. 1t
is but short time before navigation
on Smyrna River will be considerably
improved and the route between here
and Philadelphia shortened several
miles.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
WILL OF THE LATE JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Bequeaths All His Estate Except the Ches.
tertOwn Hotel to Ezekiel Sparks

The late John Armstrong, says the
Chestertown Kent Ne,0s, left an ipstrp .
ment of writing in which he be-
queathed all his personal and real es-
tate, excepting the Hotel in Chester
town, to Mr.. Ezekiel Sparks with
whom he was associated for many
years. The nephews and neices will
likely contest the provisions of the
paper. His estate is estimated to be
worth about $40, 900.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
EPwORTH LEAGUE DEBATE ON MISSIONS
VIII Decide Friday Night Whether Foreign
Missions are More Beneficial than Home.

Friday evening promises to be an
interesting and entertaining evening
at Asbury M. E. Church when the En-.
worth League Literary Committee will
hold debate: Resolved, that Foreign
Missions are More Beneficial to the
United States than Home Missiona.
Prof. j. 2. Burdette, the leader, will
open the affirmative side of the ques-
tion and Rev. William FAIRIES. leader
will open for the negative. Each side
will have full quota of assistants as
follows; Affirmative, Mrs. Jennie c.
>. Price, Miss Annie Middleton, Mr..
Harvey w. FAIRIES and Mr.. Charles
Turner. Negative-Mrs. Jennie Col
Inns, Miss Edna Dick, Mr.. Walter w.
Hynsen and Nj. Baynard Fowler.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
WHITE RIBRONERS HOLD
KENT COUNTY CONVENTION
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF KENT
COUNTY W. c. T. U. AT FELTON,.
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers of Smyrna Reelected
President for Another Interesting
Reports and Delightful Days Session.

Reports and Delightful Days Session.
The 18th Annual Convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
OF Kent county, was held in the NJ. f.
Ohurch of FELTON, Thursday the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Kate E. Smithers of
smyrna, presiding. Those who went
down from Smyrna were, Mrs. Jennie
Z. >. Price, Mrs. Vaughan S. Collins.
and daughter Rebecca. Mrs. Emma
Jerman, Mrs. J. w. Clifton. Mrs. Kate
Z. Smithers, Mrs. VIM. Doughtep.
MISS Annie Sutton, Miss Susie Hud-
son, Mrs. Charles G. Ross. The open-
ing devotional service was conducted
by Mrs. Ada Roe of Cheswold. The
secretary, Miss Mary w. THOMPSON
OF Smyrna, being absent, Mrs. Jennie
q. ). Price, of Smyrna, was eIected
secretary pro TEN. There were Ga del
egates present and a number of visit
ors, among them Mrs. Helen & Rice
General National Secretary of I. TT,
work and Miss Lillian Cade. of Mil
ton, President of the Sussex comfy
W. G. T. U.
Delegates Entertained at Luncheon.
lhe delegates were spleudidlv en-
tertained in the hall of the town. and
bountiful luncheon and ten was
servsl The church where the con-
vention was held, was decorated with
potted plants and flowers.
The address of welcome was made
by Miss Clara Reynolds, and the res
ponse was given by Mrs. Lila Wilson
Aaron of the Wyoming Union. The
treasurer, Mrs. Lena Hairgroye. read
her report at the morning session.
showing a balance of over $50 in the
treasury. The pastor of the church.
the Rev W. H. Nelson, cordially vel
coined the convention in a few minutes
address and the Rev. Mr.. Lewis of
Little Creek, the Rev. Mr.. Givan of
farmlngton, and the Rev. Mr.. Mere
nth OF Jefferson, Pa, were introduced
and each iaade brief address.
The afternoon devotional service was
led by Mrs. Louisa Richards of Wood
side. The principal of the FELTON, pub-
llc school, Mr.. Holland, spoke briefly |
The children of the school were also
present and were given an L. r. L.
drill by Mrs. Rice, who also conduc-
1ucted a model L. T. L. meeting. with
the grown people as legioners.
Encouraging Reports From Unions.
Encouraging reports were given dur
ng the day by representatives of the
'espectlve unions. In addition to n
little speech by the county president.
me was made by the State president
Irs. Emma E. Caulk, who is an active
member of the Camden Wyoming
Jnlon.
The following officers were unani-
nously reelected: President. Mrs
Kate E. Smithers of Smyrna; Vice
resident, Mrs. Jennie G. S. Price. of
smyrna; Secretary, Miss Mary w.
thompson of the same town; Treas
rer, Mrs. Lena Halrgrove of Camden
N invitation to hold the next con-
entlon at Harrington was accepted.
The evening meeting was we'll at
ended by the people of the town
lrs. Vaughan S. Collins of SMYRNA
cad the Scripture lesson and nraver
'as offered by the Rev. Mr.. Nelson.
he music was rendered by the choir
nth the addition of two solos by Mrs.
larry NJ. Walcott of Dover. The
peaker of the evening, Mrs. Rice.
iade fine address on "The Child in
le Midst"
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
Another Physician TO Locate in SMYRNA,

Smyrna will have another resident
physician. DR.. Victor Messick. of
Philadelphia, son of J.. B. Messick of
Middletown, viii open Offices in the
"Cavender Building" Main street
opposite Walls clothing store.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
FORTY.FOUR YEARS A FAITHFUL PASTOR
Old School Baptists Celebrate In Honor Of the
Rev. Elder RittenhOuse Their Pastor

Old School Baptlsts in Wilmington,
have just celebrated the 44th anniver-
sary of the pastorate Of Rev. E. Rit-
tenhouse. The latter has been tho
pastor of Brynzion Baptist Church
near kentoA for many years, and ne
has friends in this vicinity who wish
him many more yealls Of usefulness.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
ACCIDENT TO GEORGE R. DONOVAN.

"nile Saving Wood with Circular Saw MS
Hand Was Caught aud Badly Lacerated.
Ex-Representative George r. DON
ovan, of Thoroughfare Neck, met with
painful accident last week that
almost cost him the loss of a hand.
While saving wood with a circular
saw his right hand was caught, the
saw going from the wrist clear through
the palm of the hand to the little
finger. DR.. J.W. Clifton, of this town.
dressed the wound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
ROBIN REDBREAST.
How the Little Brown Dwarfs Re-
mid Ellen For Her Kindness.

In a small house by the roadside
lived a woodcutter, his daughter Ellen
and his son Thomas. The father and
son went out every day and cut wood,
while little Ellen was at home doing
the housework and knitting stockings
to sell in the village. One day when it
was showing Ellen made a round circle
on the pane of glass to look out. When
she looked out, she saw a robin search
ing for food. and it was almost frozen
to death. She took it in and warmed
and fed it. That night when the wood
cutters came home she told them, and
Thomas said, 1T will be quite Il feast"
But Ellen said, ooh, no." Then her ia
Their said she could keep it. After sup
per she washed the dishes and went to
bed early, for she had to cook break
fast.
Next morning when Ellen came down
the fire was burning, pOrrdge cooking
and everything done. and Ellen was
surprised. When the rest of the family
came down, she did not tell them, and
when they had gone she went to make
the beds. When she got there, they
were already made. She came down to
wash dishes. and when she got there
they were finished. She was surprised,
and it went on the same all day.
That night Ellen thought she would
watch She peeled through the kitch-
en- door and saw dwarf dressed IN
brown trousers and red coat. She did
not tell anybody. 1t went on every
/ day, and one day the robin sat on the
window sill and chirped as if it wanted
| to get out, for the sun was shining.
Ellen let him fly.
One day Ellen went to sell the stock
| ings she knitted in the village. She
came home at night, her pennies in her
pocket tinkling as she sang to the yell
| low moon. As she came to the side of
the hill it opened like Il door. Inside
was like a room, in which were many
dwarfs like the one which worked for
her all winter. One said, "There is Il
human being watching us" They all
looked and suddenly rushed toward Ell
len and said, did you come to steal
our treasurer" She said. "Oh, no.
The robin that she fed all winter
rushed through the crowd and said;
"Oh, that is Ellen, who fed me all win
ter. Come, let us fill her basket with
our treasure They all ran and filled
the basket with their treasure.
She thanked them and walked home
her basket becoming heavier and heav
Ter. She Knocked at her door, and heI
father came to the door and. taking
the basket, thought it very heavy. He
asked from whom she received the
treasure. He and Thomas were very
glad and happy ever after. Ellen never
had to work so hard. and Thomas and
her father never had to cut wood
Lillian ii. Schneider in Brooklyn Eagle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

Last year when King Edward VII,
then Prince of Wales, was witnessing
the Derby his attention was attracted
by a smart small boy who was produc-
ing the portraits of certain famous folk
in chalk upon a blackboard. lie sent
for the boy and asked his age and was
Informed that it was six years. He
then commanded the clever child to
draw his portrait, which he did in Il
mastery manner in less than minute
and was rewarded with sovereign
from the gratifed prince. This preco-
cious boy is now earning many pounds
a week at his profession.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
GRANDMA'S FOOT STOVE.
The Little Girl who Took 1t to
Church and Went to sleep.


The children had been rummaging in
the garnet, and they brought down
such a funny looking thing, a tin box
set in wooden frame. with little
carved pillar
whats it for?" asked Jack.
"AnG what's its name?' asked Patty.
"That is a foot stove" said grandma,
looking over her glasses. I'VE used to
fill it with hot Goals and carry it TO
church to keep our feet warm. You see,
there was no fire in the church, and it
was very cold in winter. The frost on
the windows was often so thick that
they looked like ground glass.
Il remember the first time that our
folks let me carry foot stove myself.
Mother was sick, and father stayed at
home to take care of her. so | went to
church alone How grown up l felt as
l marched up the aisle holding the foot
stove in my mittencd hand and sat
down by myself in one corner of the
family pew.
The backs Of the pews were all so
high that l could not see any one ex-
cept the minister way over my head in
the pulpit He was a very wise man
and used long words that I could not
understand at all. and | soon grew
tired of watching his breath make lit
tie clouds of vapor in the cold air while
he was speaking.
"Then | thought how nice it would be
to curl up on the seat and take little
nap. Nobody was in sight but the min
lister. and he had taken off his glasses
and laid them in the hymnbOok. and |
knew without them he never could see
/ me when he was out on his morning
walk and passed me on my way to
| school. so | tucked my big muff of
gray squirrels fur under my head and
/ put the foot stove to my feet and felt
so comfortable that l fell asleep in one
wink.
"When l awoke, l was surprised to
/ see the pulpit empty and the sunset
sparkling through the frosty west Win
dows | was astonished to find that
must have slept long while. The peo-
pie had all gone away without noticing
me, and l was locked up alone in the
church,
"Oh. grandma, weren't you afraid?'
said little Patty.
Yes for | knew it would be quite
dark before evening service, when the
church would be unlocked again. II
was turning cold, too, and put my lit
tie numb fingers on the foot stove and
tried to get the Jingle out of them.
pretty soon | heard some one unlock
the door. l thought it was the sexton
and stood up on the seat to see, peep
ing over the back of the pew. Oh, Pat
ty and Jack, how | felt when | saw il
was the dignified old minister himself
He had left his glasses in the hymn
book and came back to get them. How
l wished that | had never taken that
naughty nap.
"IIowevcr told him just how rude
had been u. 4 how | went to sleep il
the middle of his sermon. l cried pref
ty hard as | told the disgraceful story
for | thought he would Scold me and il
dreadfully long words, too, but he new
er said Il thing except The poor littlC
pussy! and then he picked me up in his
arms. foot stove and all, and carried
me safe home.
But what an ashamed little girl he
set down on our dOorstep.' - Persi,
Gardiner in Youths Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
Rural Carriers to Get More Pay.

An order from the postoflce depart
ment has been received by Postmaster b.
j. Derby of Burlington in relation to the
rural free delivery carriers, who are paid
from that office. The order affects every
carrier in the state and grants an in
crease of 20 per cent, in the pay of each.
The order says that on and after March
l, 1902, the letter carriers of the rural free
delivery service heretofore appointed
and whose names appeared on the roll of
the department at the close of business
Feb. rs, 1902, receiving a salary of $500
per annum, and those who may. be APP
pointed after that date, shall be paid at
the rate of 5000 per annum until other
wise ordered; and that the salaries of
carriers now receiving less than $500
shall be increased 20 per cent. This
order does not affect clerks in charge of
rural stations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
Doan's
Kidney Pills

cure every symptom of Kidney Ills, from
common backache to complicated urinary
disorders.
Mrs. Mark Hyde, of As Thornley, street,
Pawtucket, r. L., says: "Doans Kidney
Pills have been used by both my husband
and two daughters and the relief obtained
in every case was very satisfactory. My
husband was bothered off and on for long
time with pains across his back, which at
times became very severe. l saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised, and procured a
box from w. l.. Woods drug store. He
used them and in very short time was rid
of the backache. ! always keep Doan's
Kidney Pills on hand, and would not be
without them"
ter-MIlburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
The Doodle Doc.

Oh, have you ever heard of the Doodle
Doc?
He lives far down in the ocean blue.
You think he's a sham and L m telling a
cram,
But that 1 should scorn to do.
How do you know of this curious sprite
Whose tail I've heard is fathom quite?
Well, not long ago some children 1 know
Were all on a morning bright
Roaming so happily down by the sea,
As you, perhaps, or / might be,
When they found him afioat in queer
little boat
And cried: why, 1t must be he.
"That highly original Doodle Doc.
Who's only been seen by the very few"
And they bade him good day, and each
ran away,
And think you'd have done so too.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
"The True Aaron Rnrr."

Messrs. y. 5. Barnes q Co. will
shortly publish Charles Burr Todd's
monograph on Colonel Aaron Burr,
under the general title The True Aaron
Burr" In later life Colonel Burr took
into his law office several young men of
brilliant parts whom he educated for the
bar. and some Of whom he adopted. TO
these young men who had his confidence
he was fond of talking of the men and
evente of his career. Some of these men
Mr.. Todd was privileged to know, and to
him as a collateral descendant of Colonel
Burr, and the historian of his family,
they repeated his "reminiscences and
talked more freely of his plans and pur-
poses as revealed by him than they would
have done to stranger, so that Mr.
Todd's little book, in so far as it relates
TO Colonel Burr's career in controversy,
may be said to have been inspired by
that gentleman himself. Edward
Everett Hale, who has made study of
Burr, thinks Mr.. Todd has gotten hold
of some curious and original documents.
Charged with Cruelty to Animals.
Fred Hartman, an eccentric person
who resides alone on his farm in Orange,
was arrested last week on complaint of
the states attorney of Orange county for
cruelty to animals. He was tried, found
guilty, fined 500, and placed under
bonds Of 500 for his future conduct. \
5. Martin of Orange paid his fine and be-
came his bondsman for the $500. IIarr-
man is recluse, living in comparative
poverty and squalor, although he is
worth many thousands of dollars, but the
property is said to be under the name of
another man. The house is becoming
tumbledown and papers and old straw
hats fill the broken windows. The barns
are in even worse condition and his
horses, cows and oxen are directly eX-
posed TO the weather. a yoke of oxen,
it was stated, had not been unyOked
since last June. Two horses, likewise,
were poorly provided for and exposed to
the cold. The trial, held Immediately
after, proved to be highly dramatic, as
Hartman, in rags, pleaded his cause.