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Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
DR.. THOMAS LAMBDIN PASSES AWAY
Suffered Stroke of Paralysis thursday Night
and Never Regained Consciousness
About Five O'clock This Morning.

Or. Thomas j. Lambdin, for thirty
years or more well-known veterinary
surgeon of this town, passed away at
his home on west Commerce street
this morning IN the 8Oth year of his
age. Last Thursday morning while
driving around to his practice, he lost
his bearing and it took half an hour
or more before he could make some
one understand where he wanted to
go. This was the first indication of an
apoplectic stroke. But he Thought
nothing serious of this aud in the
afternoon he left his home for another
drive IN the country. He was gone
from one to four O'Clock. When he
came home he was in a weak condition
and could barely walk up stairs.
Thursday night, about midnight, he
suffered severe stroke of paralysis
completely affecting his right side.
lie never regained consciousness from
the stroke, and fingered with remark
able vitality until about five O'Clock
this morning.
DIR. Lambdin was the son of the late
Thomas Lambdin and was born in
Smyrna August the 18th, 1923. He
spent the early part of his life in this
town, then went to Odessa where he
resided about two years and later went
to Philadelphia where he resided for
several years. For time he lived on
a farm over the Eastern Shore of Mary
land, and after leaving there resided
on farm near Smyrna. For the past
thirty years be had been living at his
late residence on west Commerce
street, where he followed the practice
OF veterinary surgery. Dr. Lambdin
never held public office. He attended
strictly to business, was a man of fine
parts, and gained the respect and es-
TEEN of all who knew HIM.
His domestic life was happy one.
On the 10th of December 1916, he mar
ried Miss Wilhelmina Rogers, daugh-
ter of the late William Rogers of this
town, who was his faithful companion
for 81 years. Two months ago, Miss
Annie Lambdin, their only daughter,
was called home to her eternal re-
ward. This break in the family tie
was soon to be followed by that of
father and husband, and now the only
survivor of the stricken home is the
widow, who is under the faithful care
of Miss ThOmasanna HAZEL, who has
been making her home with the family
for several years. Dr. Lambdin had
two brothers and two sisters, and the
only surviving one of that family is
Mrs. Jane Pittman, now residing with
her daughter, Mrs. Foster at the
Smyrna House.
Funeral services will take place at
his late residence Friday morning at
II o'clock; interment at Glenwood
Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
SUCCESSFULLY TREATING SAN JOSE SCALE
Orchards in This Vicinity Which Have Been
Affected Have Almost Fully Recovered.

The dreaded San Jose Scale which
was recently discovered in several or
chards in this vicinity has almost been
extern mated and fruit growers are
dealing with it with the utmost care.
Last Thursday, Professor c. p. Close.
the horticulturist of the Delaware Col
lege Experiment Station, visited Bel
mont Hall and examined the scale
which had affected few plum trees in
one of the orchards. Mr.. Cummips
Speakman had been treating them
thoroughly with kerosene emulsion
and the lime sulphur salt solution.
and so successfully was the remedy
applied that Prof. Close was unable
to detect live scale in the orchard.
Sixteen trees, the only ones found to
be affected in the orchard OF the oval
ter o. Hoffecker farm" were pulled up
and burned and new ones planted in
their place. This was done at the di-
rection of Prof. Houghton, also of
Delaware College, who made a special
trip to Smyrna to examine them.
Professor Close is trying series of
experiments with the asparagus at
Belmont Hall. He is using nitrate of
soda on the plants with the hope that
it will materially increase this years
crop. Mr.. Speakman has one of the
most prolific patches in athis vicinity
and was the first to have asparagus in
market, He brought several punches
to town Thursday, which sold readily
at SOC. bunch.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
AFTERNOON LIBRARY DISCONTINUED.
Smyrna Library Board Provides Opening
Nights Tuesday and Friday Of Each Week.

AT IA meeting of the Smyrna Library
Board last Friday evening, progress
was reported on all lines. The libra
rian, Miss Anna Hough, was paid the
first quarters salary, and the first time
salary has been paid this position in
quite a while. A number of new sub
scribers were reported. The sixty
new volumes just received have been
catalogued and placed on the shelves.
A formal resolution was adopted pro-
viding for the discontlnuance of the
library and providing for the room to
be open on Tuesday and Friday even
ings of each and every week from Z. 30
o'clock to $50 O'Clock,
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
PASTOR HARDESTY WELCOMED AT BERLIN
Former Smyrna Circuit Pastor Given Dinner
on His Arrival and His Larder Filled


Rev. G. L. Hardesty, who has iuss
closed a three years's pastorate on
Smyrna Circuit and who was trans
ferred at the recent Conference to
Berlin, Md, left with his family Fri
day for his new station. His wife who
has been sick stood the ride quite well
and he and his family were given a
cordial welcome. A nice company Of
ladies were in waiting at the parsonage
with an elegant dinner and enough
good things were stored away in their
larder to last them many days. Know
ing that Mrs. Hardesty was in ill
health, in less than half an hour after
reaching the parsonage, some of tho
stewards handed Pastor Hardesty a
bank account book with SS4. 90 to his
credit.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
PRETTY WEDDING NEAR MIDDLETowN.
Miss Lillian Emma Cleayer Becomes the wife
OF Mr.. Ernest Martiudale Ratedge.


OF Mr.. Ernest Martindale Ratedge.
A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. julius G.
Cleaver, near Middletown, Thursday
evening, when their daughter, Lillian
Emma, became the wife of Ernest Mar
tindale Ratledge of Edge Moor. Rev.
q. I. Wyatt, d. D., pastor of Bethesda
NJ. Z. Church, Middletown, officiated.
To the strains of the wedding march
from 'Lohengrin," played by Miss
Lena H. Pleasanton, the bridal party
entered the parlor, which was beauti
fully deco rated with flowers.
The BRIDE was gowned in white Paris
muslin, with veil caught with lilies of
the valley, and carried white carna-
tiOns and maiden hair fern. She was
attended by her sister, Mrs. Howard
d. Ratledge of State Road, as matron
of honor. Miss Emma B. Eccles of
Odessa, a cousin of the groom, was
maid of honor, Miss Bertha Ratledge.
a niece of the groom, and Miss Eliza
Cleaver, a sister of the bride, were
brides maids. The groom was attend
ed by Julian G. Cleaver, brother of
the bride.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
MISS HYNSONS PUPILS GIVE A RECITAL.
Enjoyable Afternoon 10 Music Spent Saturday
Afternoon at Which Many We're Present.

Miss Arie Hynson, teacher, gave an
other Pupils Recital Saturday after
noon which was highly enjoyed byall
present. The exercises took place at
four o'clock and parents and friends
were present to hear the program rem
dered. It was as follows: Duet,
"Galop." Miss Carrie and Mr.. John
Stevens; Little Caprice" Hilda
Berry; "Minuet," Mabel Robinson;
(a,) "Sunshiny Morning." d. "The
Fair" Flo Gootee; "The Gnomes,"
Hoyle Lees; "The Trumpeters Sere-
nade," Margaret Walls; "Bubbling
Spring." Helen Boyer; (a.) "The
Nightengale," o. "Polonaise," Mil
dred Fowler; (a) LA Ronde Des
Archers," o. 'Mazurka, Miss Flor.
ence Lurty.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT ST. PETERS.
Servises are Being Held Daily and on Good
Friday the Passion Service Will De Held.

Services are being held daily at St.
Peters Church this week, mathis at
10 O'Clock in the morning and even
song with reading at 4.3O o'clock in
the afternoon. Thursday, Maundy
Thursday, Holy Eucharist will be
celebrated at 0.30 a. IN. On Good
Friday the three hour "Service of the
Passion" will be held from 10 to 3
O'Clock. At 4.3O o'clock Saturday
afternoon easter Even) the rector,
Rev. G. Valerie Gilreath, will conduct
baptismal services, when several can
dldates will be presented.
Easter Sunday next the usual SER
vices will be held for which special
program of music is being arranged.
The church and altar will be attrac-
lively decorated. Holy Eucharist will
be celebrated at 7.3O o'clock in the
morning, followed at 1920 by Mathis,
sermon and Holy Eucharist. The
children's service will be held at $3.50
O'Clock in the afternoon and those who
cannot be baptised on Saturday after
noon will be presented at that time.
The evening prayer and sermon will
take place at 7.3O in the evening,
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
DASTARDLY DEED on Tie cUMNIxs FARM
Cow Belonging to Fred Thomas Sho, WbH.
Grazing 10 the Field, ana Carcass Skinned.

N'O"S'"S ~ tlGu lHOmaS Shot While
Grazing 10 the Field, ana Carcass Skinned
During Wednesday night, while the
cattle were left in the field on the
"Cummins Farm" near town. some
one killed one Of the fine milch COWS
OF Fred Thomas. The carcass was
lett IN the field and Friday night the
perpetrator of the deed, appeared
again on the scene and skinned tho
animal for its hide. He left without
leaving a clue. Mr.. Thomas IS much
stirred up over the affair. When be
found the dead COW in the field Thurs
day morning he suspicioned that it was
Killed for its hide and wanted to take
his gun and keep watch that night.
but his wife did not take the same view
OF the case and persuaded her husband
to stay indoors. Had he carried out
his intentions he would have had
chance to teach the miscreant lesson
II IN truth he ever allowed him to tell
the tale.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
KENT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
5. Chill Of"iImlngtOn Purchases the "Schepk
Farm" Containing 2l2 Acres and Situat.
ed Near Dover For $4,000 Other Sales

Charles II. Butler. real estate deal
err has completed the following trans
fers Of farms: % acre farm near Hart
ley, owned by Samuel Chambers es-
tate, Of Kennett Square. Pa. 20 Ed
ward G. Wilson, p Bradford street
Dover, for $500; the same farm sold
by +. c. Wilson to Weston d. Ham
Of Rock City, y. Y, for $500; tine 81
acre farm Of b. /. Kipp, at Diuah
Corner, to Louis Pein, New York CITY
for S2lOO; the - acre farm near Moor's
Corner, Of Frank Mourhouse, Of Phila-
delphia, to B. L. Kipp, for S2lOo; *
acre farm Of Mrs. Brocht, Of Pant
Bronsg, Of Philadelphia, for $500: 2>
acre farm near Woodside. owned bv
Daniel Stewart to George Thomas. Of
New York City, for $3.50; $. c. Hin
OF Wilmington, has purchased the
Schenk farm, containing PIP acres
near Dover, for S., 900: The valuable
Kent county farm known as the ALA
band farm and situated near; WYOMING
has been sold to William Conn. og
Canada, for 81, 400. The Farm con
tains go acres. George Conn, Of Can
ada, has bought the ll1-acre farm Of
S.'W. Hall, near Dover for S., 900.
Mr.. Hall has also sold to William NJ.
HOPE, a well known Dover attorney
10 acres Of land at Cooper's Conner.
south Of the Corner, for 81 900.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
CAMDEN CAMP MAY BE REOPHNED.
Abandoned Camp May be Rehabllltated This
Year and Opened Two Weeks in August.

Camden Camp. which has been aban-
dOned by the Methodists of Dover dis
trict, may be rehabilitated. DIR, E.
W. Cooper, president of the Camden
Union Camp Ground Association, is in
correspondence with an ASSOCIATION
which proposes to conduct religious
encampment on the historic old ground
this year, for two weeks in August.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
COUNCIL WILL POSTPONE
MAKING COAL CONTRACT
BIDS OPENED AT ADJOURNED MEETING OF
TOWN COUNCIL WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
No Special Advantage Could Be Gained aHd
Matter Will Be Put off Until About June
When New Bids Will Be Asked For.

Mnen new DIGS VIII be ASKED fOT.
An adjourned meeting of the Smyr-
ma Town Council was held on Wednes-
day evening last to open bids and to
consider the coal supply for the Elec-
trio Light and Water Plant for the
coming year. At previous meeting
the Council was advised to take prompt
action with view that a better bar
gain might be made before April the
fourth than by delaying the matter.
An adjourned meeting was voted for
and Wednesday night all of the six
members were present to discuss this
all important subject which involves
the greatest expenditure of money
the town has to deal with unless it be
for equipment. There were five bids
opened and read. These were from
Charles Warner Company and Henry
Thompson, Wilmington; Mcgee Coal
Mining Company and the George w.
Bailey Company of Philadelphia; and
the Smyrna Transportation and Manu-
featuring Company of this town. The
bids are with held from the public, ow-
ing to the fact that the Council, after
thoughtful dellbeIation have decided
to postpone action until some future
time. The special advantage of max
ing contract at this time did not i'm
press the members aud it is probable
that the matter will be dropped until
about June when new bids will be
asked for and the contract awarded.
By that time the Council hope to be
able to get coal cheaper.
The Finance Committee, Council
man Stockly chairman, presented the
bond of Treasurer E. V. Cooper,
which was found to be satisfactory and
on motion was accepted and filed. The
bond calls for So, 600.
PrettYman Refused Free Taxes and Water.
On motion the petition of Clarence
Prettyman asking for free water, free
sewer and free taxes was indefinitely
postponed. On the ground that his
industry (the Smyrna Shirt Factory
and other manufacturing industries
were of great benefit to the town in
giving employment to home labor,
Mr.. Prettyman appeared before the
Council some time ago with a petition
asking that body to exempt such in
dustries from taxation and if the char
ter did not give the right, that said
Council appeal to the Legislature for
such right. He looked upon free taxes
and free water as not only just for the
Industries now located here, but
would be an inducement for other in
dustrles to come to Smyrna. The
matter was postponed at the time, and
no effort was made to bring it before
the attention of the recent Legislature.
In fact the Council did not seem to
look upon the "Prettyman Petition"
with much favor and when urged to
take the subject up Wednesday even
ing they virtually settled the matter
by postpOning it indefinitely. When
the factory first located in Smyrna a
number of citizens dubbed together
and purchased the ground on which
the building was erected. Citizens
also aided other industries. Inasmuch
as several years have elapsed, and the
industries have been paying taxes and
water without complaint, the Council
sees no reason for making a changeA
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
BOUQUETS FOR PASTOR COLLINS.
Popular Minister Overwhelmed by the Young
Folks Of the Junior League,

The Junior Epworth League of As
bury M. E. Church, of which Miss
Rena Williams is president, gave the
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins quite well
come ON Saturday afternoon in honor
of his return here for another year.
The children gathered around him and
after singing a song of welcome each
presented the popular divine with
boquet. 1t required large basket to
hold the flowers.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08
KENT COUNTY W. c. T. U. CONFERENCE.
Meeting of County Executive Committee Tues
dsy at Home Of Mrs. Jennie c. S. Price.

Meeting of COunty Executive Committee Tues.
dsy at Home Of Mrs. Jennie c. S. Price.
A meeting of the Executive Com
mlttee of the Kent County w. G. T.
w. was held at the home of Mrs. Jen-
ME G. S. Price in this town last Tues
DAY to arrange program for the Kent
County W. G. T. U. Conference which
Will be held at Harrington, Thursday,
April the 10th. Mrs. Ella NJ. Thatcher
OF New jersey, National w. G. 7. U.
Superintendent of Work Among Sol
uiers and Sailors, will be present on
That occasion and will address the
Conference both morning and even
ing. There will be special musical
features, and an interesting session is
anticipated. Those present at the
Executive Committee meeting were:
MRS. Emma E. Caulk, State President
OF the W. G. T. u; Mrs. Kate E.
omlthers, president of the Kent Coun-
" W. G. 7. T.; Mrs. Jennie G. S.
nce-president of the Kent County w.
~ L. u; and Miss Mary w. Thomp-
son, secretary of the Kent County w
G. I. U.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-08

postmaster Megear Takes JeffersOn's Store.
postmaster Thos. Jefferson has sold
MS grocery store on Commerce street
~, ~ e1-Postmaster Thomas B. Megear.
~ laIler took charge yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
TWELVE MEETINGS.
To Be Held To'ay by epwOrth leaguers As
sembIed at Detroit.

Detroit Mich. July 17.-Beginning with
watch service at $50 o'clock this morn
ing the days programme for the Ep-
worth leaguers who are attending fthe
sixth international convention of the
league includes IL meetings during the
day and evening
At o'clock four departmental con-
ferences began which occupied the rest
OF the morning. They were on spiritual
work. missionary work. junior work and
literary and social work
At the junior conference Rev. A. F.
Mckenzie OF Toronto said in his paper
on 1.-The Problem Of our Big Boys and
Girls" that he favored having boys and
girls in separate classes in Sunday schools
after a certain age. Experience teaches
me-" he said. that boys and girls from
IA to 10 years are very difficult to reach
and interest \when brought together in
mixed classes, II intermediate classes
were formed. I would suggest forming
two. one for the boys and one for the
girls"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
MRS. PiTMAN
GRANTED
DIVORCE.
She Charged Husban1, Who Is
Secretary Of Insurance Co.
With Neglect to Provide.

Judge Dubois heard the petition OF
Mary III. Pitman for a divorce from Ste
phen M. Pitman. The charge was neglect
To provide. Mr.. Pitman. according to the
testimony introduced. is secretary of the
Narragansett Insurance company.
Mrs. Pitman testified that for the peri
do OF year ending in May, 1903, her hus-
band had contributed nothing to her sup
port. She has four children. According to
Mrs Pitman through her husband had an
income OF $4,000 year for many years he
contributed very little to the support OF
his children. He and his sister own
property In Boston.
Mrs. Pitman asked the custody OF her
daughter, ls years old Rathbone Gardner
was counsel for Mrs. Pitman and also n
witness. He testified that he was trustee
for Mrs Pitman over a small fund and
she required the use of a part OF the
principal for her support during the year
ending in April last
Judge Dubois gave decision for peti-
TONER on the ground OF neglect TO provide
and awarded custdy as prayed. Louis NJ.
Cook represented Mr.. Pitman but took
no part In the trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17

81 want 10 say few things as II may
be my parting words to many OF you'
his emotion seemed to be getting oeyond
his control The attention of the audi
ence seemed 20 cling with the strength
OF intense silence on every word. Faces
were upturned to see and hear the words
OF their reverend leadr.
They did not realize that the palor
spreading over his face was indicative OF
the approaching end His voice lowered
slightly. but without losing its clearness,
when he uttered his last words we are
here tonight, no~ one can tell when
Ait this point five minutes after MID
night. the speaker fell. Ladies present
were the first 10 utter a sign or alarm
In an instant many hands were ready TO
give assistance. Several rushed forward
to support him. DIR. Macarthur hurried
ly ascended the stairs and Mr.. Arthur was
carried of the platform. DR.. Macarthur
examined the patient and pronounced him
dead.
Heart failure. due to over emotions"
he said.
The doctors examination and verdict
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
MORE POSITlOE POLICY.
Adopted by Japan Since Conference Of
Older Statesmen Tefure the Throne.

Toxic, Japan. July s. via Victoria, b.
c., July 17.--Since the important confer
ences OF elder statesmen before the
throne Japan has been displaying a ten
dency towards more positive policy In
the Manchurian and Korean questions,
and IL Is believed this chance OF tone Is
due to an understanding with Great Brit
ain, Japan's ally.
Naval manoeuvres are now being con-
Quoted of Musampho and II is said the
fleet afterwards will proceed to Chinese
waters to effect naval demonstration
The Russian squadron In these waters al
ready Is strong and is 10 be reinforced.
The British squadron amounts In the ag-
gregate 10 but 10000 tons, but II is to be
increased.
The Japanese fleet engaged In the man
oeuvres including six battleships, six
armored cruisers and eight destroyers.
They were to assemble at Muroran, July
10. and proceed via Eastern Siberia and
Korea to the Gulf OF Peohili.
The American warships engaged in
manoeuvres In the Gulf OF Pechili are the
battleships Oregon and Kentucky. cruis-
er New Orleans and gunboats Helena,
Minneapolis. Vicksburg, Wilmington and
Don Juan de Austria, monitors Monterey
and Monadnock. torpedo tender Wam-
patuck and two navy transports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
NUGGETS Of WS.

The price OF crude oil has been cut to
30 cents at Beaumont. Texas, and 20 cents
at Sour Lake. a decrease OF Is cents re-
spectively within two months.
The Philadelphia cricketers in their
match with a Hampshire eleven begun
at Southa mpton yesterday and stopped on
account OF rain were all out today In their
first innings for 230 runs.
Jared G. Smith. United States special
agent in charge OF the Hawaiian ex-
pertinent station, has been successful I'm
his experiments OF growing cotton and
Sumatra tobacco on the islands.
A wireless telegraph station will be es-
tablished at Port Townsend Wash. at
once by the United States government.
Stations will also be established at Forts
Casey and F1agler and on several OF the
islands.
China, II is announced, has concluded
a loan OF 1000, 900 taels with the Russo
Chinese bank, which in lieu Of interest
obtains certain privileges in Chinese Tur-
kestan.
The tanners strike at the Pfister G.
Vomet Leather company's plant in Mil
waukee has been settled. The beam and
yard hands will receive an advance of 5
per cent In wages.
Arrangements have been perfected for
the announcement OF plans in connection
with the construction Of the Jewish theo-
logical semnaries Of the United States
The scheme has been for some time in
the hands Of New York law firm. The
result OF their work will be made public,
IL is said, In a few days.