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Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
MUSIC SCHOLARS GIVE A RECITAL,
A Pleasant Occasion at the Home Of Mrs
Marion COverdaIe on Thursday Evening.

Another interesting recital was given
at the home of Mrs. Marion Coverdale.
teacher, on Thursday evening in
which the pupils acquitted themselves
most creditably. The numbers in
cluded selections from some Of tba
most noted Liano composers and the
evening at music was a pleasant one.
There were number of guests pres
ent and during the evening refresh
ments were served. The following
program was rendered:
"Humming Bird Galop." Mary
Stevenson; Amusement. Clifford
Jones; amusement" Nita Jones:
Nearer My God to Thee" Lovd
Jones; Wheat Sheaf Polka. Edna
Lewis; Exposition March," Bertha
johnson; June Roses" Jemina
Shorts; duet, ''Bucephale GaIop."
Julia Hum and Pearl Shorts" Pearls
and Rubies," Pearl Shorts: "Bop
Heur Valse Caprice" Cairl Price;
La Grace, " duet, Mrs. Coverdale and
Nina Winford; Among the Corn,
Julia Hum; "Sweet Souvenir" Nina
Winford; "Angels of Dawn" Anna
Wilson; Evening Zephyrs," Bessie
DouShten; "Louisa Miller, " Eva Fox
we'll; "L'Alerte," duet, Mrs. Cover
dale and Bessie Doughten; "L'Puri-
tani, Lillian Speakman; Faust, "
Elizabeth Collins; "Mazourka Ca
price, Ada Dresher.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
THOMAS JEFFERSON. POSTMASTER
Appointed by President Roose, el, las, " 4,
nes0ay to Succeed Thomas 4 Hegear
Whose Term had Expired

Hoilas JeiierSo. wa~ appointed ON
Wednesday last by President Roo..-
welt to be postmaster for Snvrna
Inc appointment was confirmed bvtbs
senate the same day. and Saturday tho
necessary paper was received. bona
gwen and returned to the Postofics
department at Washington Mr.. Jaf-
IerSou expects to Receive his commits.
SION IN time to take aLold the first Of
April. ~
Inc appointment has given general
satisfaction and the new postmasta,
has received the CONGRATULATIONS o..
both Republicans and Democrat. Mr.
Jefferson is not a new hand at the bus.
mess. Nine years ago. durng the
term Of President Harrison. me was
postmaster for Smyrna and made .
good record. He was Succeeded y,
Samuel j. Reynolds. democrat. and
the latter by Thomas B. Negear. reon-
lar republican. Postmaster-elect JET
ferSon is Union Republican and has
Deen an active party worker for many
years Since hisretirement from office
he has been conducting a general mer-
chandlSe store in the Stockly Property
on Commerce street lie mas the best
wishes Of his friends for successful
term.
The outgoing postmaster, Mr.. T. B.
MeSear, has been ia Office over five
years and he has won the good will Of
the many patrons Of the Office. He has
been faithful and painstakins official
and leaves good record behind him.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
MRS. ELLA BOOLE ATASBURY CHURCH
uiVes Two Fine Addresses Under the Auspices
OF the WOman's Christian Temperance In
Union' Sunday Morning and Evening.

During the absence of Pastor
vaughan 5. Collins who is ATTENDING
the session of the Wilmington Confer
ence at EastOn, Md, the services at
Asbury NJ. E. Church were well pro-
vlded for Sunday by the local Womaps
Christian Temperance Union. Unfor-
tunately the day was rainy and disa-
greeable and this interfered with the
large attendance that would doubtless
have been present. Mrs. Ella A.
Boole, state president of the New York
W. q. L. u, was secured for the oe-
casslon and she gave excellent address
es, one in the morning and one in the
evening.
The cnancel was adorned with cold
en- rod and pOtted flowers and on the
platform was an excellent likeness of
National President, Mrs. L. Nj. n.
Stevens draped with the symbolic
ribbon of the W. G. Z. U. The musi-
cal features were good, the choir rem
derlng excellent anthems. Mrs. Kate
Il. Smlthers presided at the morning
service, and introduced the speaker of
the occasion. Mrs. Boole took for her
subject Deborah in Battle" and drew
a close analogy between the beautiful
bible story and the fight the good
women were making against the legal
lzed saloons. Her remarks were we'll
pointed and she pleased all who heard
her. In the evening Mrs. Jennie c.
>. Price presided over the meeting.
Mrs. BOole took for her second subject
The Woman in the Case-the Woman
Hurt and the Woman who is trying to
Help" She praised the work of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
and referred pointedly to the action of
the recent Legislature in turning
down the local option bill. By the use
OF chart she showed the growth of
the Christian denominations and the
amount expended for missions com
pared with the amount spent for tobae-
co and liquor.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE A BIG HIT
Delaware College Mask and Wig to be Here
April lsI, Give Performance at Newark.

Friday night, says the Eccry Eccn-
ing, the large auditorium of Della
ware College was filled to overfowing
with the friends of the students of
Delaware College to witness the first
entertainment of the Mask and WIG
Club. The programme was opened
with the twO-act farce "The Little
Freshman's Minstrel" ." in which the
hazlng committee is introduced and
makes merry at the expense of the poor
"Freshie. " This is followed bv a
chorus of eleven voices, and were high
ly entertaining. The college orches-
ira, composed of eleven musicians.
played delightful music, and earned
the generous applause given it. Not
the least important number of the pro-
gramme was the playing of the Banjo
and Mandolin Club. Henry L. Maier,
leader. The different selections were
delightfully."- entertained. The enter
talnment will be given in the SMYRNA
Opera House next Wednesday even
ing Chart now on sale at Weldon's
Drug Store. Admission, % and 30
cents.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE ADJouRNs.
closes Business al Noon on thursday After
Curiailing NsOy Appropriations

Although Wednesday at I9 o'clock
was set as the time for the adjourn
ment Of the General Assembly sine die
JOINT resolution was adopted in both
Houses extending the time for fuaI
adjournment until Thursday at noon.
The extra time was needed by the leg
lslature to curtail the extrayagant an
preparations and to consider the re-
port Of the committee on claims.
Most of the day the Senate was in
secret session, and in the afternoon
when a recess was taken until Thurs
day morning, it was learned that $50.
600 had been Topped off the schedule of
appropriations. The legislators reaIiz-
ed that if all the scheduled appropria-
tlons were allowed to stand it would
bring the State to a condition facing
bankruptcy within a few years.
From time to time the members of
the House extended the hour for final
dismissal, IN order that they could con
slider the claims and appropriation re.
ports after they came from the Senate.
For the first time in many years.
there was not that tense strain and rush
at the close. The members had time to
indulge in some jollity and the Legis
Iature adjourned with good feeling.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM.
Meeting Friday Afternoon Addressed By Dr.
Frances Van6asken of PhiladeIphia.

The following is the program of the
Goth Century Club rendered Friday
afternoon: Vocal duet, "When Life
is Brightest" (Pinsuti) Mrs. W. O.
Hoffecker, Miss LIE Fevre; address.
college Settlement Work." DIR.
Frances Van Gasken of Philadelphia.
Friday, March 27th, at the regular
monthly business meeting of the Club
an amendment to bylaw No. ? will be
considered.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program Rendered Friday Afternoon as Re.
ported by Miss Elizabeth Start.

The literary society of the Smyrna
High School met Friday afternoon.
March Goth, when the following pro-
gram was rendered.
Deelamation-"After the Battle" Ayres
Stockly.
Essay" Merth, Miss Lillian Speakman.
n keadlng The American Eagle" Harry
,Declamation-- His eye was Wild and Stern"
Miss Mildred Start.
Wealth, ," Miss Eva Foxwen
Readlng- Sans Letter." Miss Ida Reed.
nard Fowler.
Essay 'Eloquence," Miss Caroline Riggs
Paper-Norman Taylor
", Heading Twenty years ago, " Miss Julia
@. Debate, Resolved - That the United
states does not need Standing Army"
Affirmative. Dirickson Cummins. Neg
atlye, Miss Edith George and CARL Price.
The judges Misses Edith Start,
Emma Shahan and Nettie Bitter decid
ed In favor of the negative.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
TWO STABLES APREY TO FLAMES.
Fire at Townsend on Friday Evening DESTROYS
Property TO the Amount Of Sl,7OO.

Fire was discovered in the stable of
William Duhaddaway III the rear of his
home in Townsend Friday night. The
flames quickly spread and despite the
desperate fight that was made to save
the building by a large bucket bri-
gade, the fiery element soon wiped
out the massive structure. The stable
OF Joseph Daniels that stood within
few feet of the Duhaddaway building
was also prey to the flames together
with a large amount of provender. The
dwellings of William Duhaddaway
and William Lyman narrowly escaped
destruction. 1t is thought the loss
will probably reach 81, 100, which is
partly covered by insurance.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
NEARLY REDUCED A $1,000 CHURCH DEBT.
Rev. W. J. L. HugOes Closes a Successful
Years Passionate at Centennial Nj. E. Church.

ANo' 7 dStOfdtS at Seuteu0ldl N. l.. Church,
Rev. W. J. L. Hughes, pastor of
Centennial M. E. Church of this town
left yesterday to attend the annual
session of the Delaware Conference at
Pocomake City, Md. 1t is becoming
Rev. Hughes to say that he has made
one of the best pastors Centennial
Church has had for years. While the
increase in membership has been small
it is much to his credit that he took
ahold of a struggling church and dur
ing one year reduced the indebtness
from 81, ,02O to 500. The church has
only a membership of forty-eight, and
with the one desire of getting out of
debt, its pastor and members have
bent every effort to accomplish this
end. With only 800 against the
church and floating indebtedness of
$50 or $50, the church bids fair to
successful future from the good results
of Pastor Hughes ministry.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
KINGS DAUGHTERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Held Business Meeting at the Residence Of
Mrs. Clarence Prettyman's Thursday.

WIS luuTSNdys
An interesting meeting of the Circle
of Kings Daughters was held at the
home of Mrs. Clarence Prettyman's
Thursday evening, which proved not
only good business meeting but a
delightful social evening as well. 1t
was the annual election of officers after
which course supper was served.
The newly elected officers are: Mrs.
Thomas H. Haynes, president; Miss
Laura Bell, and Mrs. John Roberts,
presidents; Miss Emma Hougb.
recording secretary; Miss Mary w.
Thompson, corresponding secretary;
and Mrs. Walter W. Hynson, treas
urer. The circle has a membership of
sixty'nine.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
PASTOR HARDESTVSFARRwRLL SERMONS
Will Preach Next Sunday at Friendship, Ser
versions and Jerman Chanel.

Rev. G. l.. Hardesty who was ap-
pointed by Bishop Cranston to go to
Berlin, Md, will make the last rounds
on Smyrna Circuit, Sunday, and will
preach his farewell sermons. The new
pastor, Rev. Albert Chandler of Kent
Island, will not take hold until Sun
day week and Rev. Hardesty has de-
clded to 8pend another Sunday in
Smyrna befoi,e moving to Berlin.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25
DEATH OF COLONEL ROBERT DAVIS.
WeII-knOwn Citizen of Milford Dies Almost
Suddenly In His Seventy ninth Year.

Colonel Robert H. Davis, of Milford
aged 70 years, died at II o'clock yes
terday after only two days illness. He
was stricken with paralysis Sunday
morning. The deceased was the
father of Thomas H. Davis, ESQ.,, of
Wilmington, and r. p. Davis, Esq,
of Georgetown, and leaves besides
widow and three 1fpghters.
Smyrna times., 1903-03-25

Improving the Springs Farm BrenfOrd.
d. G. W. Smith, who purchased the
Springs farm, BrenfOrd, is having q
hennery erected; also, his farm thor
oughly tiled.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
KOdol Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones
and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs. Cures dyspepsia,
indigestion, stomach troubles, and
makes rich red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
rebuilds WORKOUT tissues, puri6es,
strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. W. Atkinson,
of West Virginia says: 81 have used
a number of bottles of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and have found 1t to
be a very effective and, indeed, a
powerful remedy for stomach all
ments. I recommend 1t to my
friends" Sold by.
Opera House Drug Store
Stotler & Corbett Props.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
Stotler & Corbett Props.

Wednesday last was the forty
fifty anniversary of the execution
of John Brown, which occurred at
Charles Town on the end day of
December, 1S5e,by hanging. Many
events of historical character have
transpired since those stirring
times, and In the fast changing
scenes and glory battles that were
fought In and around the place of
John Browns raid, old John Brown
and his raid have nearly all been
forgotten.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
Notice to 5 ockholderS

s1srERsvILLE WA, December, 18th,
1eO3,-The annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of The Farmers and Pro-
ducers NationaI Bank Of istersville,
sisters lille, w. Va, for the election of
Directors and for the transaction of
any Their business that may lawfully
come before them, wi be held at the
banking room Of the said bank in Sis
tersville, w. Va. on Tues'ay, January
18th, 1904 between the hours Of 10
o'clock A. M. and o'clock P. NJ.
H. w. MCCOY.
121mox President.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
One Hundred DelIars q Box

Is the value II. A. Tisdale, Sum
merton, S. c. places on DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He says: II
had the piles for 20 years. I tried
many doctora and medicines, but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. It cured me-" 1t Is com
bination of the healing properties
of Witch Hazel with antiseptics
and emollients; relieves and per-
manently cures blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts, bruises, eczema, salt rheum
and all skin diseases. Sold by
Opera House Drug Store.
Stotler & Corbett, Props.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
CAN'T BE- SEPARATED

Some People Have Learned How
to Get Rid of Both
Backache and kidney ache are
twin brothers.
You cannot separate them.
And you can't get rid OF the
backache until you cure the kidney
ache.
Ifthe kidneys are well and strong,
the rest of the system Is pretty sure
to be In vigorous health.
Dams Kidney Pills make strong,
healthy kidneys.
Mr.. Henry Murphy, of 674 Broad.
way, Memphis, Tenn, professional
nurse says: "For a year or two
pain and weakness across the loins
and difficulty with the kidney Sc
cretions indicated that my kidneys
we're either overtaxed or weakened.
All my knowledge of medicine
failed to bring rellef,and ever anx
ious to get rid of the trouble be-
fore 1t became chronic, I got a box
of Doan's Kidney Pills at Hammer
& Billiards. drug store. They per
formed their work very satlsfac OIL
ly. I know of a great many others
In Memphis who have been bene-
flied by Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price,
20 cents a box. Foster-Milburn
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the u. S.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
Notice

All those who are already mem
bers, together with all others inter
ested In the organization of the Re-
publican Municipal League are re-
quested to meet this evening at 8
O'Clock at the Office of Justice Lynn
Kirkland, No. 700 Diamond Square
A. NJ. billiard
LYNN KIRKLAND Pres.
SecV,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try few
doses of Chamberlaln's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Mr.. J. H.Seitz,
of Detroit, Mich, says, They re-
stored my appetite when impaired,
relieved me of a bloated feeling and
caused a pleasant and satisfactory
movement of the bowels" There
are people In this community who
need Just such medicine. For
sail by G. W. Grier. Every box
warranted.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22

Doubtless there Is not a more In
teresting street scene presented in
any of the great cities of the coun
try by holiday shoppers than right
here In Sistersville. The large army
of people that passes along the side
walks daily Is simply amazing
Great is the holiday season In this
city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22

Best prices paid for second hand
engines, boilers, pipe, casing, old
rope cables and oil we'll tools Of
every description. Drop u.s. pos
ia! and we will call and inspect
goods.
AMERICAN IRON & SUPPLY Co.,
Box 597, Marietta, Ohio.
II 80 Imo
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22

Joseph Swartzwalder has accept
ed position as book-keeper of a
branch Office of the South Penn
OH company. He has entered up
on his duties and Is located at Ada
line, W, Va, Mr.. SwartzWalder Is
a popular and worthy young man.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
HOW's This?

we Ouer O0e dunQIeQ dollars
Reward for any case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Prop,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
In all business transactions and
financially allie to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Thraugh, wholesale drug,
gists, Toledo, o. Walding Kinnan
& Marvin, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family pills are the best.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-22
Al g51lyIIs,s

Grow strong ard well after using
FHoxPsoy's SWEET Wow POWDER
Very pleasant to take. Contains nc
es!omel Never fails. Worms are otter
mistaken for indigestion and othSr di
seaaef. Be surs to get ThoRpSon's il
siRra bottle UruRSiELA 20 esnts
Sold by c, ". Grier.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-03
Trouble For mageIssen.

In escaping from an assassin's
bullet Vice-Consul Magelssen in Beirut
has been guilty OF a gross ingrati.
tude to the administration. Seldom
has such an opportunity to bring on
a war been presented, and in not
taking advantage Of it, sgelssen
has made a diplomatic blunder that
will doubtless cost him his Job. A
representative OF this nation who Is
so lost to all sense Of our national
glory as to basely avoid allowing
himself to be assassinated, is un.
worthy OF the position he holds.
The administration is Justly in
censed. 1t had just given prodig-
ious war-whoop and begun to whet
upits trusty snickersnee preparatory
to annihilating the Turk, when the
sad news came that Magelssen was
still alive. The disappointment of
the administration was too deep for
words. 1t retired to the beach and
chewed up bushel of oyster shells
before it grew cain again.
An example will probably be made
of Magelssen, and it is hoped that
other diplomatic representatives will
take warning. II they have the op
portunity to get themselves assassi-
mated, let them not fail in their duty.
Dispatch.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-03
ABOUT THE CON.
FEDERATE HOME.
Or. W. W. MacfarIane, Physi.
clan to the Home, Writes
Concerning II.

DIR. w. W. Maciarlane, a well-ktiov n
physician, who recently assumed the
duties OF physician to the ex Confed.
crate home at Higginsville, in let.
ter to the Mexico Intelligencer pre-.
sents the following interesting facts;
"The farm consists Of $50 acres in
excellent cultivation and produces
we'll. The crops this year have been
abundant. Wheat, corn and oats
enough to sustain the inmates, Off
GERS and hired help have been raised
The gardens are in excellent shape
and all the fresh vegetables that are
neediul for the institution are plen.
tiiul. Small fruits, such asstraw ber-
ries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.,
we're raised in sufficient quantities
for all requirements. The orchard,
which consists OF peaches, plums and
apples, did fairly we'll The buildings
consist OF two large brick structures,
well ventilated and steam heated.
In these two large buildings are well
appointed kitchens and dining rooms
keptin order by hired help and cooks
OF experience and ability. The iurni-
ture is first class. There is a we'll.
furnished parlor, library, Office,
reception rooms, etc, in the main
building. A large number Of daily
and weekly papers and current mag
azines are received at the home.
There are fourteen cottages for men
with families. These are all occupied
at present. There is a neat little
church in which services are conduct
ed by some one of the pastors Of the
several churches Of HigginsyilIe ey.
cry Sunday afternoon. There is a
herd OF good cattle on the farm, also
horses and implements sufficient for
the working OF it. During the winter
large quantities of ice are stored and
the home is bountifully supplied dur
ing these hot months with ice. The
health OF the men is all that could be
Expected"
Colonel James L. Pace is superin-
tendent OF the Home, which is u
guarantee to the people Of Missouri
that it will be conducted properly
and the surroundings made as CON-
Portable and agreeable for the old
soldier, who is compelled to 60 there,
as possible.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-03
Wanders For Three Years.

Joplin, Mo-, August 31.-The mys-
terry attached to the strange disap-
pearance Of George Toby, who
deserted his newly acquired claim in
Oklahoma three years ago, has been
cleared. Toby was q well-to-do
farmer Of Miller county, Mo-, and
drew q rich claim In the Oklahoma
land drawing and removed his family
there. His wife and children became
i'll and died.
Toby completely disappeared, and
his whereabouts have been unknown
until his arrival in Joplin yesterday,
and his return to his old home near
Pleasant Mount. erased by the loss
Of his family, be became Q wanderer
and can give no account Of himself
Tor three years past. He Is pennilees
and his Oklahoma claim has gone
back to the government.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-03

It is indeed surprising how many
OF the prominent boodlers become
very sick as the day Of their trial ap-
proaches. There was John Alum
Lee; he became very sick every time
he was wanted before the grand jury,
and several times he suffered com.
plete collapse. And now Senator
Farris, the young man with an iron
nerve, who always had an eye on the
main chance in boodling, was to be
tried at Jefferson City on Monday,
but suddenly became too sick for his
appearance in court. Farris has the
reputation OF being one OF the worst
and most successful boodlers who
ever engaged in that line OF business.
For some weeks he has put on a bold
front and declared he would be In
fine trim when his time for trial ar
rived. But greatly to the surprise Of
his friends he has collapsed, as II
struck in the region OF the solar
picks. Even Farris, the chief among
the Senatorial boodlers, is cowardly
in the extreme when his day for trial
arrives.-Henry Co. Democrat.