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Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
REPUBLICANS FAVOR DIVIDING OFFICES.
Organization Of the Two Houses of Coming
Legislature May Be Effected Early.

The Union Republican members of
the new Legislature will issue an invi-
tatiOn to all the Republican members
of the Legislature without regard to
faction to assemble in the hall of the
House of Representatives at s O'clock
on the evening of Monday, January 3,
and there caucus for the organization
only.
The Addicks men declare that there
will be no talk concerning the United
States senatorial situation, but all the
Republican members, forgetting the
differences that divide the party, shall
meet together and make an equitable
division of the offices to be filled by
both houses, choosing the same by
caucus, share and share alike and
agreeing to stand by these selections.
There is persistent rumor that the
Democrats, iii order to accomplish the
utter rout of Addicks at the very out
set, would offer all of their twenty-five
votes to the Regular Republicans with
out asking any return, so that every
office within the gift of the legislative
houses may be filled by anti-Addicks
The Addicks men deny
that the Democrats will have anything
to do with the organization of the
House.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
EDWARD O'KEEFE AT OPERA HOUSE.
VIII Give a Humorous Lecture Tomorrow
Evening, Auspices Star Lyceum Course.

Tomorrow New Years. night the
celebrated humorist, Edward J..
O'Keefe. will appear at the Smyrna
Opera House in songs, stories, recita-
tions and character impersonations.
With Mr.. O'Keefe will be presented
one OF the best banjo players ever ap-
pearing in country town. Mr..
O'Keefe is irresistibly funny and is
whole show in himself. Go to the
Opera House tomorrow night and
laugh and grow fat.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
WELLINGTON TO HAyRBErTER NAVIGATION
Dredging Machine will Open Channel for Large
Vessels to Eastern Shore Town.

The American Paving and COnstrue-
tion Co., of Philadelphia, which has
the contract for dredging the rivers on
the Eastern Shore arrived at Chester
town Tuesday with a large machine.
They continued their journey up the
river and will begin work at once dig
ging out the channel as far as Milling
ton. The channel has been made nayi--
gable as far up as Kirby's landing and
before many months large vessels wilh
be able to navigate to the thriving town
Of Millington.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
CHRISTMAS AND HOW CELEBRATED
The First "White Christmas" in Several
Years - Day Quietly Spent in Home
gatherings No Entertainment.

christmas day passed off in Smvrna
with It's usual quietness. There was
the usual home coming of former
Smyrnlans and as a day for family
gathering it was universally happy. For
the first time in many years it was
typical "white Christmas" The
beautiful snow seemed to come in with
the dawning of Christmas Dav and
when most of our town folks awoke
they were given an agreeable surprise
to ind the whole landscape bright
with spotless purity. 1t was not long
before the small boy with his sled was
quite IN evidence. The snow was only
about an inch or two in depth.
With the churches the day had its
fullest significance, the celebration of
the advent Of the Saviour of the World.
Early III the morning, before the dawn
OF day, goodly number worshipped at
Asbury NJ. E. Church, and Joined in
the Christmas carols that were sung.
This six o'clock service was conducted
by iastOr Collins and was an excellent
meeting. At St. Peters Church, Rev.
G Valerie Gilreath rector, Holy
Eucharist was celebrated at 40
o'clock in the morning, followed at
1890 O'Clock by morning prayer, an
appropriate sermon and second cele-
bration Of the Holy Eucharist. At
SIX O'Clock in the evening, the usual
Cmldren's Service was held and a
feast OF good things was given the
scholars of the Sunday School. Dur
ing the day some appropriate music
was rendered.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
DR.. COOPER, KENTON, BUYS A FARM
Fine Farm OF One Hundred and Seventy three
acres IN Aen'on Hundred Purchased of
DR.. Johns For $1,000 Other Saes.

DIR. William H. Cooper. &C Kepton
eX-Collector of the Port Of the Cjtv Of
Wilmington, has bought i fine frujt
larm on the road from Kentop To-
DoVer, containing - acres, from DIR
John h. Johns. Tie consideration
was $1,000 The 24-acre farm in West
Dover Hundred belonging TO the es-
tate OF b. b. Allen, has been sold 10
Harry Emmous for $24o.
Real Estate Tebo. of Dover. has sold
the 2Oo-acre farm Of William Leister
near Marydel, to Frank Hussey. Of
OttervlIle, Ontario. Canada. for 81 5no
Mr. Hussey has moved to the uropertv
The following transfers of real es-
tste have been filed at tie office Of
Recorder of Deeds, James Lord: Her
man Johnson to John McNicbaeI Of
Queen Anue's County. Nd. house in
Wyoming for $500: Smyrna BUILDING
and Loan Association To Sarah G
Kramer, three lots in Smvrna for
LOCO; James Z. Shortall to William
ii. Mitchell, 125 acre farm in North
Murderkill Hundred. below Choutank
Mills tor 81, 600; James II. Thomas to
Charles Short, three-fourths acre tract
OF land at Milford, for So: Joseph $.
burchenal to James Jackson. 30 acres
near Sandtown, 500; Abner X. Cole
to George Durham, 73 acres near
Lelpslc, Sl,S00; Charles Il. Vaughn
Jr. to Timothy T.. Townsend. interest
III 100 acres in South Murderkill Hun
dred, SlOO; Clarence d. Sypuerd and
wife to Greensbury johnson. lot on
Governors avenue. Dover. $3.50
Catherine Hartnett ct AL to John and
Maurice Hartnett, lot on West street
Dover, $40; William Pennewitz To-
Harvey \. 3erklite, 10 acres in West
Dover Hundred, 500; Lena Hopkins
to Roy Hopkins, half interest in farm
III Misrlllion Hundred, $500; Joseph
). Clark to David l.. Vinson. tract OF
land between Lebanon and Rising
Sun. $500.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
FATES FAVOR CALIFORNIA PRISONER
Mrs. COrdelia BOtkn Who Sent Poisoned Can
dy to DOverites May Gain Liberty.

mrs. Cordelia BOtkin Who Sent Poisoned eau
dytO DOverites May Gain Liberty.
Many Delawareans are concluding
that the fates are to favor the Cali
fornia prisoner, Mrs. Cordelia Botkin.
These fates have, of course, been aid
ed by the Juggling with Justice of Cali
tornla authorities somewhat, but thew
are trending in her direction all the
time. No one man did more to weave
together the connecting chain of evil
dence which once convicted this
woman of the murder of Mrs. Deane
and Mrs. DunnIng, the Dover victims
OF her poisoned candy, than did Isaih
W. Lees. the famous Police Chief of
San Fransisco. He it was who traced
to her the purchase of the cOnfections,
OF the wrappers which enclosed the
box, and all the details connected with
It's mailing in San Fransisco.
He was just as deeply interested in
arranging the prosecutions evidence
for the second trial, which upon a
technicality has been accorded her.
and which will shortly be held. In
fact he was to come to Delaware to
perfect arrangements for the trip of
the Dover witnesses in the case across
the continent. And ON Saturday he
died. Since 1910 Isaiah W. Lees has
been connected with the San Fran
slsco police IQrce and for many years
before beings &ointed Chief of Police
was captain ne detective force.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
DEArn OF ". NATHANIEL RANSOM.
Passed away arp saturday Morning From
liearI Trouble After a Long illness.

"eari Trouble Alter Long illness.
William Nathaniel Ransom. one Of
the oldest and best known citizens in
TINS vicinity, died about 6 O'clock Sat.
urday morning after alingering illness
III the 14th year OF his age. He has
been III feeble condition for over siv
years, five Years Of which time he has
been confined to his bed. The i'm
mediate cause of his death was heart
trouble. Mr.. Ransom was horn in
Connecticut and came to Smvrpa with
his parents when eight Years of aoe
HIS father died when he was but a how
OF fourteen, leaving him in charge Of
his mother, two little brothers and q
little sister. He labOred to give them
support until he went to farminp
When he reached the age of q wears
he took charge of the "Daniel Cum-
MINIS Farm, just west of Smvrna
which he conducted with success nm
til his health broke down. He was
trustee and member in good standino
of the Presbyterian Church. and for
thirty years has been a member of
Morning Star Lodge No. 100.
In early life he married Miss Annie
E. Patterson, who with four sons and
three daughters survive him as fol-
lows; William Ransom, New York:
>. Clinton Ransom, Smyrna; John
Ransom, Philadelphia; James Ran
som, Norwood, Pa; Misses Salhe.
Mary and Bertha of this town. Funeral
services were held at his late residence
at 1.3O O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
Rev. J. L. Estlin officiating. Inter.
ment took place at Odd Fellows
Cemetery, the funeral being in charge
of Morning Star Lodge of Odd Eel
lows.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
MARRIED ON CHRISTMAS EVENING.
Miss Maine S. GOldsbOrOugh and Mr.. James
Edmond Stevens Married at the Home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah W. Stevens.

Edmond Stevens Married at the Home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah W. Stevens.
At the close of. happy Christmas
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elijah w. Stevens, near town. quiet
but pretty wedding took place in the
presence of few relatives and friends
who had assembled. The contracting
parties were Miss Maine S. Colds
borough, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George GOldsborough, near town, and
Mr.. j. Edmond Stevens, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Elijah w. Stevens. The
ceremony took place at 7.30 o'clock.
the Rev. George L. Hardesty, pastor
OF Smyrna Circuit, tying the nuptial
knot. After the wedding an informal
reception was held, followed by
bounteous repast. The groom for
several years held position with the
Smyrna TINES. but later left to follow
his trade in Philadelphia. Those
present at the wedding were Mr.. and
Mrs. Gideon Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Coverdale, Miss Ida Slaugh-
ter, Miss Anna Hardesty, Miss
Georgia Hardesty, Miss Katheryn
Broderick, Mr.. Joseph Yarnall, Mr..
and Mrs. George Goldsborough and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah W. Stevens.
Other Peninsula Wedding Announcements.
George W. Baker, the well-known
agricultural implement dealer of
Dover, and Mrs. NJ. E. Stevens, were
quietly married on Thursday evening
at the home of the bride on Governors
avenue. Rev. DIR. Barrett performed
the ceremony. After an elaborate
wedding dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Baker
left for Pocomoke City to spend few
days.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. I. Porter of Burrs-
vile, have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Lula B. Por-
ter, to John H. Bullock, of Whitelevs-
vile. The wedding will take place
sometime in January. Another Janu-
airy wedding will be that of Robert d.
Simmons, Jr., one of DOver's we'll
known letter carriers, and Miss
Katherine Hartnett.
Last evening there was an elaborate
wedding at Holy Cross Church, Dover.
Father WaldrOn officiating. The cere-
mony took place amid all the brilhancv
OF the handsome decorations of the
main affairs. The contracting parties
were Edward KINNEY and Miss
Elizabeth Hunter.
Weddings Over OH the Eastern Shore.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Rolph have
issued cards announcing the wedding
OF their daughter, Julia, to Mr.. Archie
Fields, on Wednesday, December 81,
at the home of the brides parents near
Church Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs Jas. w. Hand. of Cen
treville, have issued cards announcing
the marriage of their daughter, Rose
NJ to Mr.. 5. Oscar Sparks at their
home, Dec. Both, at Z o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fl. Wolcott
have issued cards to the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Emma Lucy. to
Mr.. Herman Orrell, to take place at
the Methodist Episcopal Church, Wye
Mills, Wednesday evening, January
9TH, at o'clock.
Frank Pleasanton and Miss Lizzie
Dlllahay, of Little Greek, were mar
ried Thursday afternoon at Wesley
NJ. e. Parsonage, by Rev. L. E. Bar
rett, ID. ID.
Miss Mary j. Davis and Mr.. Albert
f. Parsons, both of Taylors Bridge,
were married at the Smyrna circuit
parsonage Wednesday, by the Rev. G.
L. Hardesty.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
Christmas Entertainment Disappointing

Unfortunate for all concerned. the
Christmas entertainments did not
materlaize. The Amphion Ouartette
OF Philadelphia was to have given a
concert under the auspices of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church, but for some
reason best known to themselves thev
dld not appear and left the local
management III an awful dilema. fl
could be construed III no other way
than miserable treatment for com.
pany claiming to be of a reputable
class. At the eleventh hour" Mrs.
). }. Reynolds, chairman of the Pres
byterlan committee in charge. received
telegram from the ''Wissahickon
Inn, club house Just outside of
Philadelphia, announcing that two
members Of the quartette we're i'll and
falling to secure substitutes, were
unable to fulfill their engagement at
Smyrna. To the committee it came
like a thunderclap from a clear skv.
There was nothing that could be done.
1t was too late to notify the people.
and the only course to pursue was to
station themselves at the Opera House
door, notify the people as they came
IN and redeemed their tickets. The ad-
vance sale of seats amounted to over
500 and the paying back of the
money was hard task for the com
mlttee to perform. There was gener-
al sympathy for the Plesbyterians.
and the opinion everywhere was that
they were miserably treated.
The Amphions, however, have been in
correspondence with the Presbyterian
Committee and claim that it was i'm
possible for them to come to Smvrna
and that they were unable to secure
substitutes. They are willing to make
amends and offer to come to Smvrna
free if the Presbyterians Will pay ex-
penses.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
Board OF Health Has Power 10 Act.

In view of the fact that a number of
dlptheria cases were reported in town
Councilman Moore suggested that tho
town purchase a Formaldehvde Gas
Generator for disinfecting purposes.
There was considerable discussion on
the subject, and the Council was
heartily in favor of the method sup-
gested by DR.. Moore. 1t was pointed
out that the Board of Health had full
power to act in such cases and that
they had the right to purchase the
generator at the expense of the town.
Clarence Prettyman appeared before
the Council with a petition signed bv
twenty-one tax payers asking that tn
Council get the Legislature to grant
an amendment to the town char
ter exempting Industries from tax
alton and to give free water and
sew er privileges. The petition was
laid on the table until next meet
ing night. President Robinson and
Councilman Wright were absent and it
will be considered by a full board. In
the absence of the president Council
man Reynolds was in the chair. The
following bills were allowed: Charles
Warner Co., $t11.04; p. w. B. Rail
road, $S6.54; Smyrna Transportation
Company, $451.02; H. S. Anthony,
1855; Harrison Boiler Co., $27.69
Dover Machine Works, $40. 65; Haines,
Jones & Cadbury, $9.63; J. r. Hudson
& Co., $1O.34; F. II. Stewart g. Co.,
$1,000; Total, $751; 36. An order was
drawn in favor of Cashier s. G. Wilds
for $7S5.OO, for interest due on the first
day of January; also an order for W.
o. Hoffecker for S34.2 for insurance
on the Opera House
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT AsBURY CHURCH
Services Last Sunday We're Full Of tbe Sn.F.
Cf Chrstmastide and Very ENJOYABLE

Interesting Christmas services werp
held at Asbury NJ. Z. Church last Sun
day both morning and evening. The
church was decorated with festoons OF
evergreen, which appeared around the
gallery and in the pulpit recess. The
choir under the leadership Of
Chorister Walter O. Hoffecker sane
several anthems Sunday morning one
Of which was entitled ''The Story of
the Christ" another the Anthem
Celestial, " and another Come Near
Ae Nations. The music was verv fine
and included some solo work Pastor
Collins gave an appropriate Christmas
sermon with his usual strength an d
vigor The Sunday School service
which was to have been held in the
afternoon was dispensed with owing
to the few diptheria cases in town.
The Sunday School Board took W. 1t
they felt was necessary precautiOn
at a meeting held at the close Of the
service Sunday morning. The Christ
mas music was repeated at night. At
the Epworth League service the choir
sang "Break Forth Into JOY" a well
rendered anthem.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
FOwLER'S GROCERY STORE CAUGHT FIRE
But Was Soon Extnguished by his Clerk How -
ard Gray Before il Gained tieadway.

Shortly after G 80 o'clock Monday
morning fire broke ont in the second
story of \. E. Fowler's Grocery store
and it looked as though there was 60
ing to be a confagration. The alarm
of fire was given but before the Hose
Company had arrived, the fire was out.
1t appeared that Howard Gray, the
clerk at Fowler's, had gone down ear
ly in the morning to build fire.
Through a defective fue some sparks
ignited to paper bags near the chimney.
which were soon famed into flame.
The clerk heard a cracking sound and
going to the second floor found the
room dense with smoke and the mantle
in flames. The alarm was given but
when the Hose Company arrived the
fire was put out Mr.. Fowler was
home when the fire broke out.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
Watch Night and Revival Services.

The Watch Night services to be
d at Asbury M. E. Church this
ming promises to be largely attend
With this service will be started
~ meetings which will continue
ght indefinitely.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-31
TOWN TREASURY SURPLUS
EATEN UP BY HIGH COAL
NEW CONDITIONS WILL FORCE COUNCIL TO
BORROW MONEY TO IMPROVE PLANT.
Project To Put the Whole Electric Light Ser
vice on Meter System and To Charge
All Takers For the Amount Consumed.


At meeting of the Smyrna Town
Council last Friday evening President
James G. Robinson, Councilman H.
b. Grieves and Councilman E. Mar
rlOtt Fowler were appointed a com
mittee to look into the matter of
borrowing money for the improvement
OF the electric light plant. The action
is taken at this time so that if it is
necessary to ask the assistance of the
Legislature, all preliminary arrange
ments can be made to rush the matter
through at the beginning of the ses-
sion. A point was made by Secretary
Anthony that the Council still had the
privilege of borrowing $4,000 without
going before the next Legislature.
AT the last time the Council asked the
assistance of the Legislature to put in
tie electric light system, said COun-
ell did not use all the money granted
them by $4,000 and Secretary Anthony
contends that this holds good without
a special act of Legislature. The
committee will also take this matter
into consideration, and if necessary
will have the power to employ an
attorney.
High Priced Coal Eats Treasury Surplus.
One of the most series things the
Council has to contend with at the
present time is the cost of coal. The
effect OF the coal strike brings up a
new condition for the Council to deal
with. The high price of fuel is eating
up the surplus in the treasury and in
stead of making the improvements
independent of the Legislature. the
town will have to expend most of the
money IN meeting the advance prices
III coal. On Friday evening there was
only S4lO. A IN the treasury with bills
unpaid amounting to four times that
much. When asked how much more
the town would have to pay Tor coal
between now aud the first of Nav.
OH''iA man AHIuOHJ OI Jue Light and
Water Committee, stated that it would
figure about $4,000, which would be
$1,000 more than was paid for coal last
year for the same length of time.
Chairman Anthony was strongly in
favor OF borrowing the money to put
the plant IN proper condition and ad-
vlsed that every light taker be put on
meter aud pay for what they burn.
Whether the rate will be advanced is
matter for future consideration, but
even should number drop off under
the meter system, the town might be
better off in the end, to say nothing of
the amount of coal saved. There are
at present about 14O takers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-15
BRIDPoRT.

Mrs. Wright Of Jersey City is the guest Of
the Williams family.
Mrs Marion Pettibone is spending some
time in Crown Point.
Thomas Reed and son OF Cloyes returned to
East Niddlebury Saturday.
Mrs I. A. Williams and Mrs. Kelsey have
returned from Port Henry.
Mrs J. r. Fletcher is once more at home
after a long illness in Connecticut.
Miss Vida Olmstead Of East NIiddebury was
the recent guest OF Miss Lulu Woods.
Mrs. Hale Of Minnesota is visiting at her
old home, the residence OF T. w. Fletcher.
Miss Harriet Wheeler returned Monday to
her duties at the telephone exchange, Middle
bury.
The first of September a new X. +. d. route
will be inaugurated. Length of route, 20 IS
miles; area covered IS is So m. population
served, 45o; number OF house on route 1902.
Carrier, {. !. Barbour.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-15
CORNWALL.

\ little more favorable hay weather.
Mrs. Emma Ames llerrick Of Canton, y.
Y, is visiting Mrs Church.
George Bare has his power and thresher
mounted in fine style ready for action.
Mrs. Ethel Hall is spending a vacation
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs +. d. Scarf.
In consequence Of poor health Mr.. and
Mrs. Zeb Aines have left their home to stay
with their children.
Roy Foote, who has been spending a week
with his cousin, Norman Foote, has returned
to Whitehall, ny
c. 2. Foote has returned to Schenectady,
\. V, after spending a week with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs II. VI. Foote.
Mrs Marco Buxton Of Dandy returned
home on Monday, after spending season
with her classmate, Miss Eta Scovel.
H. w. Bond, son Of the late DIR. +. Bond
Of this town, with his family, are spending a
few days with his mother and sister and their
many friends among US.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-15
SAILS BURY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Demming returned to
Burlington last week
II. Mott Bourn Of Fair Haven Is the guest
OF his uncle, W. NJ. Yale.
Miss Peterson Of New York is spending her
vacation with Mrs. Azar Smead.
John Cloyes fell from his buggy while driv-
ing furiousy about town Saturday.
Mrs. Paul Lamorder has returned from
Waterbury, where she has been to visit her
brother.
The ladies of the congregational aid society
will hold their annual lawn party and sale at
/. n Warehouses; Aug. 10. All are invited
Mountain Spring House has a very happy
family Of boarders. Mr.. and Mrs Quinn are
very popular as host and hostess Mr. Quinn
deals on the square.
Lake Dunmore and Salisbury's base ball
teams played at Lake Dunmore Saturday
Score 8 to in favor of Dunmore. Pittsford
team plays Salisbury Saturday, the 10th al
)unmOre
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-15
WEST SALISBURY.

Rev. Mr. Brown will hold services here
next Sunday.
Miss Mary Church Of Burlington is still the
guest Of Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs. Dewey Of Iaverhill, Mass, is visiting
Mrs. Johnson for few days.
The Clement club had 90 at the rally at
Salisbury town hall Saturday night.
Wednesday was great day for the farmers
and lot Of hay and grain was harvested.
Peter Trudo has so far recovered from his
recent illness as to be able to work little
again.
w. Lamphere, who was appointed to care
for the cemetery, is making many much needed
Improvements therein.
About 50 of the Clement club attended the
Sam Small rally at Middlebury Tuesday night
and came home well satisfied.
John Hullett and w. Lamphere spent Mon
day at the Spring Grove camp grounds in New
Haven, painting the West Salisbury cottage
There was a surprise party at the home Of
Ed Trudo, Saturday night. Ed, however, got
the ice cream freezer into gear very quickly
and handsomely entertained his friends from
Lake Dunmore.