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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-08

The man or woman whose diges-
ton Is perfect and whose stomach
performs Its every junction Is never
sick. Kodol cures positively and
permanently all stomach troubles,
Indigestion and dyspepsia. Rev.
J. II. Holiday, of Holiday, Miss,
writes: Kodol cured me: I con-
slider 1t the best remedy for dyspep.
sia and stomach troubles.
Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-08
A Deep Look.

Eyes" said the lawyer; there are
many things to be investigated in this
case. The first thing to be looked in
to-
as my pocketbook," assented the ell
emf. with perfect assurance.-Judge.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-08
Used to Tt.

Heidi it hurt much to have your
ears pierced?
She-Oh, no. They have been bored
so much that they didn't mind it.-Chi-
cago News
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Wise, Oh. Wise!

She-He has a bright future before
him.
Hell doubt If he ever catches up to
it-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-08

"Why do they speak Of it as hun
CRY scar"
at takes the dinner right out Of a
persons mouth. Town and Country.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-08
A Strained Position.

The follow who wants to hold Office
In quite a dilemma is found;
He can't keep mis- nose to the grindstone
And also his ear to the ground.
New York Times
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-08
HEADGEAR
For Boys
and
Children.

If anyone in this world requires
warm and comfortable headwear for
Winter it's the fellow you can never
keep in the house-the boys. Our
stock of Boys and Chi]dren's Win.
ter Caps is very complete.
The seasons styles combine the
handsome with the comfortable.
OF course you will find here all the
new fancies.
Wool Toques. the handsomest col
or combinations, at SOC.
Caps-golf and golf'yacht shapes
of rough fabrics and broadclOths, 25c
. to soc.
! Lots of other styles. Bring the
boys heads here.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION.
Given at the Residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John
S. Anthony Last Evening With Splendid
Success Delightful Music Rendered.

The Alumni Reception given last
evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Anthony on South street
will compare favorably with the best
ever rendered by the High School
Alumni. The weather was a trihe
cool for some, but was delightful in
that it afforded pleasant evening of
greeting both indoors and out on the
beautifully decorated lawn. So taste
fully were the myriad of Chinese and
japanese lanterns hung, it seemed like
a fairyland and with bright faces and
pretty gowns, it made a beautiful pic
ture. The alumni and guests num-
bered about two hundred.
The guests were received by Miss
Eba Cloak Wilds, president, Mr.. John
S. Anthony, vice-president; Miss Agnes
CarrOw, secretary; and Miss Mary Le-
Fevre, treasurer. These officers of the
Smyrna Alumni Association, gave
their cordial greetings of welcome in
the drawing room, and with the free
dom of the house and the lawn, all
tendency to formality was lost, and
the rest Of the evening was one of typ
ical Smyrna hospitality. Watkin s
Orchestra furnished music at intervals
throughout the evening, and this was
supplemented by some charming sole
singing by Miss Matilda Conwell, OF
Dover, and some classical piano solos
by Prof. G. Virgil Gordon, of New
York City, former Smyrnian. Most
of the evening, however, was spent
amid the fairyland of lanterns, will
pleasant social circles gathered here
aud there in cozy corners. Refresh
ments were served during the evening
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
DEATH OF REV. CHARLES K. ILLlCK.
Died Suddenly at CheswOId Last Wednesday
From a Stroke of ApOpIexy Was Prom
iuent Member OF CheswOId Church.

CHEswoLD, June 24:-The sudden
death of Rev. Charles X. Illick last
Wednesday was perhaps the most
startling, surprising and saddest IN
many respects that has occurred in
this vicinity in recent years. Mr.. IL
lick came here nearly three years ago,
moving from Lahaska Penn, and settl-
ing upon his farm on the Leipsic
road one mile from Cheswold He
had become we'll known throughout
this section for his fine qualities in a
business way, as a good progressive
farmer. His geniality in a social way
and as a Christian gentleman were al
SO qualities that endeared him to
many. There has been a marked
change in the general appearance of
his farm under his treatment, and the
land shows also great improvement.
He was an enthusiast on the subject
of growing COW peas for profit and as
fertilizer. As farmer he was am
bitious, energetic and Independent in
| his vocation, and hard worker phvsi-
cally and mentally. He came among
us as a local Deacon under the disci-
| pline of the Methodist Church and his
preaching was always popular and
well received. In all his Church work
he was unassuming aud very practi-
cal. Mr. Illick had been in poor
health the past two months with spells
of dizziness in the head, which grew
more frequent and severe aud often in
the field he would lean upon the fence
or his harrow for support after which
he proceeded with his work The i'm
me 1iate cause of death was apoplexy
probably superinduced by other dis
abilities. He was member of Ches
void Church and teacher of a verl
interesting class of young ladies in tn,
school. He was aged 80 years. Funer
al services were held last Friday after
noon and the body was removed 70
burial on Saturday to Church Hill
Cemetery, near Easton, Penn, hi
former home Mr.. Illick leaves
widow and daughter, Miss Harriet
one of our popular society ladies, an,
Earl Of years for whom great syn
pathy Is expressed throughout thi
entire section.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
LEIpsIc FOURTH OF JULY PROGRAM.
Leipsic NJ. E. Church and RaymOnd's NJ. E.
Church Combine With a Program.

Great preparation is being made by
congregations of the Leipsic NJ. E.
Church and the Raymond NJ. E.
Church, who under the leadership of
their Pastor, the Rev. H. f. Truitt,
have combined to give a grand Fourth
of July celebration on the schoolhouse
grove at Leipsic, the committees ap-
pointed are working hard to make 1t a
grand success, such well-known and
eminent speakers as the Rev. B. F.
Campbell of ArmOry Church, Dover,
the Rev. Mr.. VanBurkalow, Dover,
(others to be announced later will
make patriotic addresses. A grand
chorous of the school children will sing
national songs, supplemented by the
combined choirs of both churches.
There will be speaking by school chill
dren, solo singing and other musical
selections &c. Ice cream, cakes and
other refreshments will be served in
the afternoon and in the evening, g
supper will be given under the aus
pices of the Ladies of the church. An
invitation is extended to every one.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
FINE PROSPECT FOR DELAWARE FARMERS
Secretary E. G, Packard OF the Farmers Pro-
tective Association Makes Statement.

Secretary E. G. Packard of the
Farmers Protective Association, in
statement says "All indications
point to another successful year for the
Delaware farmer, with abundant crops
and good prices. While wheat will
not yield more than 20 per cent of a
normal crop, other crops are more
promising.
"a large acreage Of corn has been
planted and now being cultivated for
the third time. Early white potatoes
are in full blossom, but bugs are be
coming plentiful There are fine crops
of apples, pears, plums and cherries
now on trees, while the pe9ches look
remarkably well and plentiful. Grim
son clover seeds are being hulled en-
and there is a fair yield of excellent
quality. Strawberries werea fine crop
and sold well, bringing from S1.15 to
/ So. 20 per 32- quart crate at the prln-
cipal railroad shipping stations.
MANY farms are being sold to
Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania
and New York settlers The prices Of
farms are sure to 60 higher and ex-
cellent investments can now be made. -
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
BASEBALL FEVER HOLDS
SMYRNA FOLKS CAPTIVE
ORGANIZATION EFFECTED AND GROUNDS
PUT IN SHAPE FOR THE SEASON.
Team Will Be Comprised of All Home Players
With the Exception of a Battery-First
Game May Be On Monday Afternoon

Arrangements have nearly been com
pleted for a baseball team in Smyrna
and If everything turns out favorably
the first game will be played on next
Monday. Baseball enthusiasm has been
aroused the past week to a high degree
and has reminded some of the days
when Smyrna belonged to the state
league when this favorite game was
the talk of the town. The call for a
meeting at the Hose Room last Thurs
day evening was responded to by a
large attendance. 1t was agreed to
organize team which should be al
most entirely home talent, and with
the exception of a pitcher or two
Smyrna is ready to meet all cOmers in
the sport. The organization took
place as follows: Manager, Daniel c.
Bailey; assistant, w. F. Keith; secre-
tary, W. g. Pierce; treasurer, John
/ Crosgriff; Board of Directors, H. ID.
Boyer, J II. Speakman, j. c. Blizzard
G. P. Gears, DR.. 7. G. Moore, DR.. w.
Y. Messick, w. B. Grieves, c. B. Ray
mOnd.
The new club has leased the lot near
the corner of Main aud North street,
and to-day began to lay out and en-
close the ground and erect a large
grand stand. The management are
very anxious to get three hundred dol
lars to start with to cover the cost of
the suits, and everything necessary fol
the game together with the cost incid'
ent to enclosing the ground with high
board fence. Over two hundred
dollors has been subscribed and the
indication all point to a successful
termination of affairs. Smyrna will
put its best team in the field and local
enthusiasts hatter themselves that the,
will be able to cope with any team OF
the Peninsula
The management have ordered new
suits, and other paraphernalia whic
will be delivered next Monday. Nj
G. B. Raymond will leave for the cit
this afternoon for three extra player
T. two pitchers and and a catcher
With William Wilt, catcher, of thi
town, Smyrna will have two batteries
Arrangements are being made to &c
: game on Monday with the ex-Nort
Philadelphia, Barnett and Jacobs, bal
, terry. This will be the first game i
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
BUILDING LOANS LOSSES
SHOWN TO STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS AT ODD
FELLOWS HALL LAST WEDNESDAY.
Committee After an Investigation of AssO-
ciatiOn's Affairs Reports Deficit of So
I77IS-ResOIuliOn Offered and Passed.

The stockholders of the Smyrna
Building and Loan Association met in
Odd Fellows Hall last Wednesday
evening in response to a call issued by
the officers of said Association, to de-
wise plan whereby its affairs could
be wound up with as little loss and as
quickly as possible. Charles j. Sud
Ter was elected chairman of the meet
ing and Walter w. Hynson was elect
ed secretary. The stock vote repre-
sented personally and by proxies num-
bered seventy eight out of a total of
eighty-ige stockholders. George NJ.
Jones, Esq, of Dover, the attorney
for the Smyrna Building aud Loan
Association was present and made a
strong plea for voluntary liquidation.
W. L. Gooding, Esq, of Clayton,
represented the opposition or rather
the matured stockholders.
Total Loss Amounts to Over $4,000.
The committee appointed by Smyrna
Building and Loan Association, COM
posed of Charles J. Sudler, chairman
A. E. Jardine, w. l.. Porter and H.
B. Grieves, to investigate the affairs
of said Association, made the follow
ing statement of its condition:
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
BlTzRR HOSIERY cOMPANY'S EXCURSION
Company Will Give Their Employees An Ex.
cursiOn to Washington Park July 4th.

The Bitter Hosiery Manufacturing
Company, have made arrangements to
give their employees an excursion to
Washington Park on Fourth of July,
and have chartered the Steamer G. F.
Brady for the occasion. Besides de-
lightful bay ride, several hours can be
spent at the popular park together
with trip to Philadelphia. Steamer
G. F. Brady will leave Smyrna Land
ing at o'clock Friday morning, July
4th, and returning will leave Arch
street wharf Philadelphia the next day
Saturday 5th, at ? o'clock in the after
noon. Tickets round trip, $1.00 good
for two days. The Bitter Hosiery
mills is one of Smyrna's popular in
dustries, and the proprietors always
afford a pleasant outing every year fol
their employees. The excursion this
year promises to be no exception to
the rule.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH OUSTED.
Postal Telegraph Company Secures Control
of $500 Pennsylvania R. R. Offices.

A severe blow has been dealt the
Western Union Telegraph Company
by the Pennsylvania railroad. Nego-
tiations have been completed whereby
the Postal Telegraph Company will
secure control of the $500 offices and
all the lines owned by the Pennsy and
now operated by the Western Union.
This deal, considered one of the most
important business transactions con-
summated in recent years, will deprive
the Western Union of its chief outlets
West and South, and of the 8, 500 feed
ers that cost little or nothing to main
tain. The Postal will take possession
of the offices and lines ON January 1.
On that day the Western Union will
be forced to give up all the trunk lines
now in use which are on the property
Of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
REGISTRARS RECEIVE A SURPRISE.
Republicans Who Have Been Notified of Ap,
pOintment Must Pay Two Dollars.

Republicans who are to be commits
stoned by Governor HUM as regis
trars in the rural election districts of
New Castle county, are now receiving
the notice of their selection for the
positions. The notifications are signed
by Secretary of State Layton, and
state that there is two dollars due upon
the commission of the appointee, upon
payment of which the commission will
be forwarded.
This demand for two dollars has
'iarred" some of. the Republicans,
who did not expect there would be any
fee. In many instances the men ap-
pointed did not seek the office, but
consented to serve for the benefit of
the Republican party.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
BUSY SEASON WITH FARMERS.
Harvesting Has Begun in Earnest and the
Familiar Sound Of the Reaper is Heard.

Familiar Sound Of the Reaper is Heard.
The busiest man in this vicinity to-
day is the farmer Wheat harvesting
has begun in earnest and the so und of
the reaper is heard on every hand.
There are some nice looking fields of
wheat and while not as prolific as the
farmers had hoped for, yet there should
be good yield. Since the recent reins,
wheat has headed nicely and many
should count on yield of from 90 to
25 bushels to the acre.
The berry crop while not yielding
abundance is turning out profitably
for the growers and some of our farmers
have realized handsomely from their
crops. Raspberries are coming to
market, and selling at to 8 cents per
quart. The crop is likely to be short.
Blackberries will be ready for picking
in few days.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
HAPPILY MARRIED FOR FIFTY YEARS.
GOIdea Wedding Anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac c. LOiland Of Dover.


Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac G. Lofand cele-
brated their fiftieth wedding anniver-
sary last evening. Mr.. Lofand had
planned the anniversary as a surprise
to his wife, who was visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Robert w. Wilson in St.
Jones. Mrs. Loaand wore on her
neck lace scarf, which she had worn
on her wedding day fifty years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lofand were married
in Milford by Rev. Andrew McCaul-
ley and have lived most of their mar
ried life in Dover, Mr.. Lohand now
being a constable for Dover. He SER
we'd in the civil war, as a sergeant in
Company G., Sixth Delaware Regi-
ment. Mr.. and Mrs. Lohand have
four daughters-Mrs. S. II. Belts of
Frederick; Mrs. George f. Jones, Mrs.
Charles f. Butler and Mrs. S. A.
Short of Dover. They were all pres
ent at the anniversary, together with
the nine grand children and one great
grandchild, four generations being
represented.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
MEMORIAL TO COL. GEO. II. RAYMOND.
Mrs. Caroline J. Raymond. His Widow, Gives
$1,000 10 the Episcopal Fund Of Diocese.

Archdeacon George H. Hall, of st.
Johns Church Wilmington, exchanged
pulpits with the Rev. G.. Valerie Gill
reath of st. Peters Church this town,
last Sunday. He preached very ac-
ceptably to large congregations. While
in Smyrna Rev. Hall was entertained
by Mrs. Caroline J. Raymond. Dur
ing his visit there, Mrs. Raymond gave
81 900 as a memorial to her husband,
the late George H. Raymond. He also
collected 5000 more in st. Peters Par
ish for the Episcopal Fund of the Dio-
cese.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
PENINSULA CRAB INDUSTRY GROWS
United States Fish Commission Considering
Plans for Hatching Crabs ArtificiaIly.-
Millions of Crabs Shipped to Market.

Now that the artificial propagation
of fish of all kinds has been so success
full and has been the means of greatly
increasing the supply of this delicious
food, the United States Fish Commits
sion is considering plans for hatching
crabs artifcially, and it is believed
that it can be done successfully. The
grabbing industry is second only to
the oyster industry, and there is no
doubt but that the artificial Matching,
if successful, will be big help to the
business. Some idea of the immensity
of the business on this Peninsula may
be gained when it is known that the
town of Crisfield alone it brings an
nually about S5O0,0O0 The catch ay-
erages 5,000,O00 crabs and employs
during the season about /, 200 men and
boys. Crisheld ships more crabs than
all the other places on the Atlantic
coast put together, although Deals
Island is rapidly developing the in
dustry, which is also increasing at
various other points along the coast.
The normal daily shipments from Girls
field average three carloads, but in
the height of the season one firm
sends out thousands of dozens a day.
More than 900 boats ore used.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
GOOD NEWS FROM TACOMA MINES.
Plants Of the Tacoma Steel Company Will Be
In Operation Soon and Stock Advanced.

Plants of the Tacoma Steel Company Will Be
In Operation Soon and Stock Advanced.
Good news comes to Smyrna share
holders from the Tacoma Steel Co., Of
Tacoma Washington, that all its plants
are expected to be in full operation this
month. and with the probability that
stock will take big advance. At the
present time, J. J. Rutherford Il Son,
215 Ledger Building, Philadelphia,
who are given a high recommendation
for their fair dealing and reliable
methods, by the Merchantile and FL
nancial Times of New York city, are
making a special offer of Tacoma Steel
stock. The company now owns and
controls the most valuable iron, coal,
gold and copper properties on the Pa
cific Coast. The company is capital
lied at S25, 600, 900, the shares being of
a par value of $1.O0 each. The stock
of this company says the Financial
Times, undoubtedly constitutes ono
of the most desirable mediums of in
vestment now within reach of the pub
lie, and we unhesitatingly recommend
its purchase by our readers. See ad-
vertisement of J. J. Rutherford & Son
on 9Th page.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
DEATH OF FORMER LEIpsIc RESIDENTS.
Mrs. Margaret Beck Died Last Thursday and
Mrs. Sarah Jones Bloom on Friday.

Mrs. Margaret G. Beck died at
Leipsic on Thursday last in the 55th
year of her ago. She lad been suf-
fering long time from dropsy. Inter
ment took place at Leipsic on Satur-
day afternoon at two o'clock.
Mrs. Sarah Emma Bloom of Jersey
City, N. J. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert M. Jones of Leipsic, died on
Friday last in the AZ year of her age,
after a lingering illness, The remains
were brought TO Smyrna on Monday
and interment took place at Leipsic.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
Band Of Hope Annual Plcnic.

The Band of Hope will hold its an
nual picnic Thursday. The children
will meet at the Methodist church at
eight o'clock. The ladies of the w. g.
T. U. are in yited to join the children
and make il Temperance picnic.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
AVERAGES MADE IN HIGH SCHOOL.
Examinations Have Been Completed and the
Averages for High School Announced.

The Smyrna Public Schools have
completed their years work and last
week entered upon the summer vaca-
ton. The averages of the graduating
class were announced in last weeks is
sue. The averages for the rest of the
High School scholars is as follows:
From Middle to Senior Class-A. Bay
nard Fowler, 995; Harry Garrison,
94.17; J. Norman Taylor, 90. IS; Pearle
Warner, 92.7; Florence Gregory, 80. 95;
Ethel Rothwell, co. 90; Ruth Gregory,
9O.S; William Kirby, $50; Lulu Robin
son, 8S.O3; May York, s7.5; Eva Fox
we'll, Sc So; LAllian Speakman, 73.49
From Junior to Middle Class-E.
Lanette Bitter, 9s.5; Elizabeth J. Col
Inns, 97.33; F. Edna Dick, 94.54; Edith
George, 94.24; Julia S, Weldon, 80. 81 ;
J. Frank Boggs, S7.i6; Edna Arm
strong, SIG; Edw. G. Beck, 86.3;
Caroline Riggs, s3.69; Henry Janney,
1929.
To Junior Glass ss--Mildred Start
92.7; Ira Reed, 91.5; Beulah Reynolds,
80. So; John Gearheart, So; Elizabeth
Start, 87.S; Sherman Corkran, s7.7 Ell.
sic Mcdowell, 86.1; Henrietta Jones,
sj.5; Dirickson Cummins, S5.2; Flor.
ence Mattiford, sos; Emily Middle
ton, 7s.6; George Price, "a 35; Davis
Bell, 1925; Evelyn Jones, 729.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
After the reading Of the above state

After the reading of the above state
ment, Attorney Jones took the floor
and in a very clear and forcible argu-
ment advised a voluntary liquidation,
giving as his opinion, that if the affairs
of the Association were left in the
hands of the committee who had it in
charge, a settlement could be made in
six or seven months and there need be
no greater loss than 10 per cent of the
amount actually paid in. Otherwise
the cost attending a receivership,
numerous litigations and the time con-
>sumed, to say nothing of the loss and
sacrifice of property, would incur q
greater loss to the shareholders. In
addition to this it was understood that
the Committee would give their SER
vices free of charge. J. E. Carter
then offered the following resolution:
Resolved. That the Board of Directors be
and they are hereby authorized and en-
powered to proceed to wind up the affairs
of the Smyrna Building and Loan Associa-
/ tion in economical and speedy manner as
! possible.
Resolved, That in settling up the affairs
/ of the said Association, both the matured
and active stock shall have the same rating,
both being computed in said settlement ac-
| cOrding to the amount paid IN.
Matured Stockholders Want Preference.
There was some opposition offered
to the above resolution and Attorney
w. L. Gooding took the floor in the
interest of some matured stockholders
and argued at length on the plea that
the matured stock should be treated
as preferred creditors of the Associa-
tion and not stockholders, and there
fore they should not share in the above
resolution, but should be settled with
according to the face of their certif.
cate.
This led to considerable discussion
in which Walter o. Hoffecker, Joseph
Wright, John A. Hoffecker aud Johr
P. Hudson participated. 1t was showr
that the losses of the Association haC
occurred during the life of the matureC
stock aud that the proper way was fol
all stock to share alike since the organi
zation was mutual and what was one
shareholders interest was another s
. If the losses had been computed dur
ing the life of the matured stock
r would have amounted to as much a
the present reduction. 1t was argue
, that if a settlement was made accord
ing to the terms of the resolution, tn
liabilities would be reduced to 500, ,00C
which with the assets at 500, $50 woul
!. only leave a deficit of 81, 1850. Tn
resolution after fully explained wa
signed by nearly all the stockholderl
with the exception of a very few VIII
are still holding out. There must b
= unanimous vote for voluntary hqu
! dation and it is to be hoped that th
affairs can be settled to the best intei
ests of all concerned.