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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-16
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-16

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Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AT KENTON.
Church Crowded Christmas Evening to VII.
ness Well Rendered Program.

KENToN, Dec. 3O.-The Christmas
entertainment was held at the NJ. E.
Church here on Friday evening, Dec.
25th. The church was artistically dec
GRATED with potted flowers, holly and
evergreen. The following program
was rendered: Organ Voluntary; Song
by Choir, Through Starry Pathways
Leaplng;" Song by Choir, eye Lands; !;
Exercise, "Gifts for Mrs. Santa;
christmas Gifts" Madge Fouraker;
IA Christmas Lullaby" Grace Ar
thurs, Bernice Attix, Clara Hoffecker,
Corena Hilyard and Mary Clark; ''The
Caudy Cane" Chas. Fouraker; sMy
Doll and l." Clara Hoffecker; "Christ-
mas Quotations; Recitation, Beatrice
Cook; Recitation. Carl Walker; Song
by Choir, behold Multitude of An
gels; "What Boys Know" Jessie
Green; Recitation, Katherine Johns;
kecltatlon, Pauline Walkeg; Song by
Primary Glass; Duet, "Wake Sleeping
Shepherd" Misses Eta Griffin and
Ida Downs; ''The Shiniest Dime"
Bernice Attix; ga Secret" Grace Ar
thurs; Song, "Little Flakes of Snow"
Tommy's Prayer" Miss Rachel
Downs; Song. 'Song of Praise; Ad-
dress by Pastor, Rev. D. McFaul;
Song, "Bells of Heaven" The lul-
laby was one of the finest and best
performed that has ever been rendered
here and has been highly compliment
ted. The children were all served with
candies, nuts and oranges,
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
SAMUEL 5 GRIFFIN P4ssgs3,.
Died sunday Nish, 3i.sr I.as-ras .-ss
IN TIE Se'-ail .i-lrth l--e oi bis
Ills Ea-irc Lis S5--t 1t F.-a1s

Mr.. Samuel =. Ir.F- .-
best know farmers Ills
who f.r the a4s5 - Sears
on the Rash F4r- -. .e
Nr>. Frauk + E.4-. ..-
If the -.Bl: Jaz .- -. --...
died Sunday --.----
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he l4j been .- .l....- ...-
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ot his system. ---.a--
he laj o-v- e.----I 81. LIS
deceased .--t a.. .t --
pursuit ot tl---.- ALL aa-
nilel as ONE ot --- .-tl--
-re>sl.- farmers --
vas bJru au. -i--. u
and a-tr-..-.. ---... 4----
When b,t q ---.4.. -. -- ...
fortune - lose Ills. father ..-
hood days a-.e -r---
his ulc.- Mr. Ben a--- t. Lee
soon struck oG- t.- L.---.t .. Ia.
been farming ever -.--- W
nudiEcuiug Eep1a s- and
pollrlca. N5rker. d. --.-r -...
During the Civi- Wa BE- s4-
the 'Boue Gla-l- t - ~.r-
Delaware Regime AMI -
been active WORKER Ha--.A -
No. % e.. e. r. at-r-,.
ago IL was mite. j. a4--a-- lr.-
sarah Jaae E4--. 4.---er ..-
late John IL. Has. aL. 4 ..s
resided ON the -a-- ttr4 81. SD.
the deceased for s. -.-v wears I..
years ago Nr. AMI 'Ir- El.. .-.--
brated their golden 4--.v-r.ar. N.a-
children blessed chs 11.u .fa.s-n
seven are now he.l- as s1Lor-. Mr..
David ;. Knots ~ PAlaae.l. C.an
Mrs Samuel Wheatll- and Mr. John
,. Griffin, Smyrna ll--. DAME. lr.r-
rls, who resides near r1wu. aaI lf5s.
Anna NJ. Griffin. Miss Susie ti-Hn
and Miss An.amiIa Grlai-. uas re-
side at home. Funeral services 4er-
held at his iztr residence a. oa-
O'Clock this afternoon iatsruent A.
Ss't Fellow Cemetery, the Rev.
Whitley Mersji.n 5t FELTON, oHcatla-
Hancock Post g. A. Z. had a part aad
attended the ---~---=wusu
body.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
BOOMING DELAWARE FARM LAND.
Despite the ''fieIp Question" Which Causes
many Farmers to Discontinue, Kent
County Farms Bring Good Prices.

AS result of the extensive advertis-
ing done by the Delaware State Board
OF Agriculture, Secretary Wesley Webb
is receiving numerous letters every
day, containing inquiries. The board
sent out 10000 maps of Delaware.
some of which were printed in Ger
man, and have advertised in Germany.
England and Canada, in the hope of
attracting a thrifty class of settlers
who would come to Delaware and es.
tablsh homes in the farming section.
The advantages of the Diamond State
were fully set forth in the maps and
the circulars, and small farms were
mapped out to be disposed of to the
settlers. Each letter received bv
Secretary Webb at his office in the
court house, received his personal at
tentlon, and it is expected that, as the
result, a large number of new resi-
dents will come here in the spring.
Kent county real estate is on the
boom and many farms are being sold.
the purchasers being thrifty western
ers and northerners. The following
deeds have been filed with Recorder
OF Deeds David Cooper: c. d. Sy-
pherd to Douglas G. Alice, lot on
North Governors avenue, Dover, for
SoOO; j. ). Marvel to Luther Marvel.
farm IN West Dover hundred, for
S%,3OO; ii. ID. Adams, Jr., to Fl. D.
Adams, property in MispiIlion hun
dred, for $3.50; Winfield A. Chambers
to Annie E. Kelley, farm in South
Murderkill hundred, for S7OO; Sllas
Dodd and wife to A. E. Dodd, build
ing lot IN FELTON, for S95; Jacob Kemp
to Hollis Dodd, property near FELTON,.
Tor S25; Frank Reedy, sheriff, to J. D.
Brown, for $50. Other sales includes
"a acre farm, located near Dover. the
property of Henry Pratt to Arlev b.
Magee, Esq, Dover, consideration.
$4,000 cash; farm at Dinah's Corner.
30 acres, the property of Louis Pine.
TO Mr.. John Bechtel, of Columbia
county, Pa, price S240O; Stuart Thorn
farm OF % acres, located near Wood
side station, to G. Il. Rollins. of Bar
ton Landing, Vermont. price, 81, $50;
the Pleasanton Miflin farm, located at
wyoming, Delaware, to Mr.. Gibson.
OF Baltimore, Md, consideration,
$25OO.
Mr.. Frank CHM has sold to Mr.. JB.
Messick his farm on the road leading
from Mlddletown to Townsend. con-
tanning 243 acres. Mr.. Messick pro-
poses to put the farm in first-class
and as soon as the weather
Will permit he will have large force
OF men at work on his new purchase.
This is a very desirable property.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
CHANGE AMONG FIREMEN
MADE AT ELECTRIC PLANT
COUNCIL ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF FOSSE
SEIMES AND ELECTS J. W. PALMER
FOnse Seimes Leaves to Take a Position on
foung's Pier, Atlantic City -Fuuds a,
Low Ebb in the TOwa Treasury.

Friday being Christmas dav. the
Smyrna Town Council held its rem
lar seml-mOnthly session on Wednes-
day evening. All the members Of the
Council were present except Council
man Hudson. The most important
matter before the body was the sele.-
tlOn of new fireman for the Electric
Light Plant to succeed Fonse Seimes.
who resigned to accept a more lucra-
tive position at Youug's Pier. Atlantic
City, y. j. Mr.. Seimes' resignation
was rendered to the Council on We'd
nesday evening to take effect the tenth
OF January next. After the resigna-
ton had been acted upon and accepted
Secretary Grieves submitted a list OF
applicants who wished to succeed Mr.
Walton at the Smyrna Plant. Seven
names were read rs follows: c. F
Newman, William Robinson. John W
Palmer, Howard A. Smith, Leonard
A. Collins, FL. c. Wood and David J.
Rose. After some deliberation in
which TIE applicants were all serious
ly considered, ballot was taken
which resulted in the election of John
w. Palmer. The latter has been
holding position as fireman on the
Steamer G.. F. Brady and steambarre
frankie.
Another matter which was up for
discussion was the all important tina,.-
cial question. With the interest besr-
ing bonds due the first of January. 10
say nothing of the other obligations.
the Council will need funds and the
present low state of the treasury has
caused the Finance Committee more
or less concern. Chairman Stockly of
the Finance Committee, submitted a
statement of the condition of affairs
together with list of those in arrears
for light and water. 1t was urged
that Collector Grow make an effort 10
get the rents as promptly as possible.
The following bills swere read and al
lowed: James H. Wilson, salary.
$1,000; A. F. Walton, salary. $500:
f. Seimes, salary, $1,000; B. W. Tur-
ner, salary, 5000; Eugene Grow.
salary, $4,000; Joseph R. Cum
minis, police duties, S4.OO; David Rose.
work on pole line, S2.1O; Walter o.
Hoffecker, insurance, S23. so; Total.
$266.79
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
NINETEEN CARS OF WESTERN TURKEYS.
This Amount Was Dumped on New York
City From the State of Missouri.

Thirty two thousand turkeys, fIling
nineteen cars, weighing in the aggre-
gate 800, 600 pounds and worth nearly
one hundred thousand dollars, were
shipped to New York last week from
Missouri. Thus it is evident thar the
west is not confined entirely to wheat
and corn. Fewer turkeys have been
shipped from this section the present
season than for the past twenty-five
years and prices have ruled higher
than ever before known. Farmers
wives should be happy. Since Christ
mas turkeys have taken a slight drop.
but despite this fact their scarcity in this
vicinity will cause good prices to pre-
vail in our local markets.
Over 100000 pounds (by this time
next month it may reach a million) of
dressed poultry have been received and
packed by the Richardson & Robbins
Company of Dover since September 16.
1t is said that this firm is now receiy-
ing turkeys from cold storage in Phil
adelphla which were sent from Dover
last week during the "corner" in the
poultry market when farmers were
getting 20 to % cents per pound for
their fowls.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
MIDNIGHT CHURCH SERvIC ES ANNOUNCED.
St. Peters Church and Asbury NJ. E. Church
Will hold Service At Dying of Old Year.

st. Peters Church. Rev. G. Valerie
Gllreath rector, will hold a Midnight
Service and Celebration" on New
Years Eve beginning at a quarter to
twelve o'clock followed with silence
and tolling of a bell at midnight.
directly after will be the celebration of
the Holy Eucharist. 1t will also be
the Feast OF the circumcision. Rector
Gllreath has invited the Rev. DR.. jeff
cries of Calvary Church, Wilmington,
to be present on this occasion. At
Asbury Methodist Church the usual
Watch night Service" will be held
under the direction of Pastor Collins.
AT this meeting the protracted meet
ings will be(rendsehich will continue
indefinitely. sN
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT SMYRNA LANDING
Enjoyable Occasion at the Chapel ln Which
Many Children Were Made Fiappy

Enjoyable Occasion at the Chapel In Which
Many Children We're Made Happy.
Christmas evening the Chanel at
Smyrna Landing was filled to its doors
to witness the celebration and treat TO
the Sunday School children. The
chapel was tastily decorated for the
occasion, including a Christmas tree
and the music rendered was highly
creditable. The program was in
charge of Superintendent John P.
Burdette. Santa Claus was cleverly
lmpersonated by Mr.. Clinton Chase
and each member of the school was
given present. The address OF Rev.
vaughan S. Collins was in happy vein
and his splendid talk was much en-
Joyed. The program in full was as
follows: Singing, No. 21O, ''Joy to
the World" School; prayer by Mr..
George W. Payne; christmas Greet
ing, Edna Wrench; recitation. ''Sops
OF Christmas" Alice Gaulke; singing.
Seeking Bethlehem's King. " school.
Mrs. Santa's Stocking" primary
class; song, Dear Little Child of the
Manger," primary class; recitation,
"A Christmas Dream" Augustus
Scout recitation, "The Christ Is
Born in You," Ida Husbands; sing
ing, ut came upon the Midnight
Clear" school; recitation, 'Sing a
Song of Christmas" George Yoss;
recitation, DAY Ever Dear" George
Gaulk; recitation, ''Merrily, so Mer-
rily," school; recitation, "a Little
School," Anna Watson; recitation.
"The Christmas STAR" Edna Jess;
duett, ga Song of Starry Beauty" "
Mrs. Harry Watson. Elsie Chase;
exercise by two girls, Blanche Nc
elaine, Annie Gaulke; recitation,
christmas Has Come sgain," Lulu
Jess; song, "That Glorious Song of
Old, )" school; recitation, ''The Christ
mas Tree" Lima Watson; address bv
Rev. V. 8. Collins; presentation of
presents by Clinton Chase; benedic-
lion by Rev. Vaughan S. Collins.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
CLUB WOMEN ENTERTAIN
At BRILLIANT RECEPTION
ANNUAL RECEPTION MONDAY NIGHT A so.
CIAL EVENT OF. CHRISTMAS WEEK.
Quests Numbered Over a Hundred Who We're
Accorded an tiOspitabIe Welcome With
Excellent 1Ome Talent Entertainment.

The social event of Christmas week
and one which called out a brilliant
gathering, was the annual reception
given by the ladies of the Twentieth
Century Club of Smyrna Monday
evening at their pretty little club
room on Commerce street With it's
beautiful display of holly, mistletoe
and other Christmas evergreens. to-
gether with the subdued light from
several banquet lamps, the drawing
room never presented q more at
tractive appearance and with the cor
dial hospitality extended by the club
members, the occasion was one of
pleasure and interest throughout the
evening. The guests present num-
bered over a hundred, who upon en-
tering were formally introduced to the
Reception Committee: Mrs. j. W.
Clifton, president; Mrs. Hervey P.
Hall, first vice president; Mrs. W. d.
Hudson. second vice president, and
Miss Bertha Smithers, secretary. The
seating capacity was about filled when
Mrs. S. j. Reynolds, chairman of the
program committee, called for the
first number on the program which
was q sweet soprano solo by Miss
Mary Roberts entitled Visions"
with violin obligato by Miss Grace
Lloyd and Miss Bertha Price at the
piano. A half hour was taken up with
a clever little society drama in one
act entitled IA Pair of Lunatics. "
The two characters were impersonated
by Miss Mary LeFevre and DR.. Rob
ert A. Comegys, who acted we'll their
parts to the entertainment of all pres
ent. After the curtain had closed up
on this little drama, Quartette
composed of Miss Helen E. Waters.
Miss Eba Cloak Wilds, Miss Mary
LeFevre and Mrs. j. r. McCausland
delighted the company with a selec-
tiOn Loves Golden Dream" " and so
we'll did their voices blend, they were
again called to the platform and rem
dered with equal appreciation a selec.
tion- entitled "Lillies. The recep-
tion which followed was full of social
greetings, during which Watkins
Orchestra of three pieces discoursed
some excellent music. The social
part of the evening was in charge of
Mrs. John A. Hoffecker, chairman of
the social committee. Dainty re-
freshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
J. E. CARTER BUYS "BRIcK BARN FARM. "
Purchases Farm of 1870 Acres From the Heirs
of Mrs. David J. Cummlns For S35OO

Joseph E. Carter has bought throuoh
the real estate agency of H. d. Bower.
the Brick Barn Farm, near Smvrna.
owned by the heirs of Mrs. David ].
Cummlns for a consideration of
$4,000. The farm is situated at the
"Big Oak" on the state road and con-
tains about 130 acres. It is under
stood that Mr.. Garter will improve il
considerably, build modern resi-
dence, and turn it into fruit farm.
Some time ago it was stated that Mr.
Carter had purchased the "Massev
Farm" adjoining his own farm near
Clayton, but the deal was never con-
summated. Mr.. Garter is one of the
most widely known grape culturists
on the Peninsula and it is likely that
he will develop the "Brick Barn Pro-
perty" into a frst-class fruit farm.
Mr.. ID. d. Boyer has also sold through
his real estate agency the "Ennis
Farm" near Blackbird Landing,
owned by DR.. E. Marshall Harvey of
Media, Pa. The 151 acre tract of land
in tenure of James Money was sold to
Adelbert johnson for $1,000, and the
152 .acre tract in tenure of Robert
Ellingsworth to Mr.. Gilmore johnson
OF near Leipsic for $500.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
PRETTY DOUBLE WEDDING NEAR LHIpsIc.
Miss Lizzie Disch Married to Mr. W. A. Gill
and Miss EIVa Dlsch to Mr.. Harry Cole.

A double wedding will take place at
the farm residence of Mrs. ]. e. Disch
near Leipsic at high noon to-day, at
which Rev. Albert Chandler of Smyr-
ma Circuit will unite in marriage Miss
Lizzie Disch to Mr.. Winfield A. Gill
OF Townsend and Miss Elva Disch to
Mr.. Harry Cole of Philadelphia. The
wedding will take place quietly be-
fore the immediate families and a few
friends.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
ACROSS TIE COMMENT TO LESLEY
Joshua D. Dear aad O,ssrs Isave tsis Es.s
to Attend SsCOad Trial Of Cordeia Botki.

$3.50 " NAA4-At4 AaAAl4.
Joshua l.. Deare. husband u Nr.
Ida Deane, one of the Dover women
who died from the effects of earins th-
poisoned candy frou san Fransis,o IA
the summer of ISIS. ullI 70 o. San
FranslseO this week 10 be present A. a
witness at the retr1al of Mrs. Corl-li.
Botkin for the murder u Hrs. Dun
ming, his sistsr-in-laW. Mr.. Deass
states that several other Witnesses.
whose names he Is not nov a. liberty
to divulge, will accompany him across
the continent. Ir Is thought thsss
witnesses are Mss Kemp, former
assistant postmaster; HAIRY Psunias-
ton, Of Wilmington. Who carried ths
poisoned candy from the postoaiss q
Mrs. Deane, ani Nr. Deane and hi-
daughter, Miss Leila Deane. who
were present at tue awful death u ths
poisoned women. ,1rs Ita u. De-ue
and Mrs. John P DuHning died II
August, lS9c, IL awfl. asJuy. Altar
eating heartily % the candy uhi-h
they supposed had been sent bv
friend. Mrs. B0taIl has been IN al
since that time.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
DROWNING ACCIDENT At FlEmxa $
heary LsiEssn. Better Ka8Ea aS -0ul-a asa-
~" the Trappsr. Assis D-afa.

Henry ". Lehman. familiarity knoEa
as Dutch Henry" was dresned IN
Morris Ditch near Flsmirgs Landing
Christmas Day aged - years. He
was busy attending 70 his nuskras
traps and while in an intoxieafsd con
diticn fell over aad vas drowne1
Undertaken s. A Collins Of Snyrn&
took charge Of the body.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
POwLERs GROCERY STORE DISCONTINUED
Mrs. Alfred e. Fowler Dlscoutlnues Store
Keeping and VIII Move to Philadelphia.

Mrs. A. E. Fowler has sold the en-
tire stock of goods, including grocer
les, &C., of the well-known stand cor
ner of Commerce and Delaware streets
to Mr.. W. A. Winford. Mr.. Win
ford will move the stock into his
store and Mrs. Fowler vacates the
property and will leave between now
and the first of March to make her
residence In Philadelphia, where her
husband is employed in business. 1t
is not known who will succeed the
Fowlers.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
AsBuRy UsnERs UNlOv sppONruENrs
President E. 7. Porter Nanss the Usssrs sss
Collectors Ser the H1uih ct Jaauary.

Edward T. Porter, President of the
Ushers Union has appointed the f0l-
lowing ushers and collectors for sas
month Of January Ushsrs. a n
]. Frank Webb. ". l. Porter, Willian
c. Mcdowell, W Z. FAIRIES; p. M
A. ID. Cole, E NJ Webb. L r.
Boyer, Charles Turner. Collectors.
a NV W. Hynson. ". c. Roe.
SherbOurne Collins. R0bt- ThomAs-
p. m. Harry Collins. F. c. Armstrong.
Vernon Phillips. George n. Ross.
EPwOr.h Leagus-RaIDh Jefferson.
Ofhey WinfOrd- Prayer Meeting-C.
J. Sudler, G. 5. FARES. Books
Stevenson, L Z. Browa.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
Ice In River Stops Steamer Brady

There is much ice in the Delaware
River and navigation is seriously ham,
pered. Up to this time Steamer Brady
has been able to make her trip on
schedule time but owing to the un-
certainty of weather, the Brady after il
gets down tonight, will not go out
again until January the 18th.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
Christmas Evening at Opera House.

The attraction at the Opera House
was the Philadelphia Juvenile Min
strels, who came here under the
auspices of the Smyrna Athletic
Association. The show was a good
and clean one and those who saw it
speak favorably of their clever special
ties. The Disappointing part of it
was the attendance, which should
have been much larger for Christmas
night. The local Association was at
considerable expense in securing this
attraction and despite the liberal ad-
vertising that was given 1t, the attend
ance fell far below their expectations
and funds that had been sated away
for next years baseball team had to
be taken to pay expenses. The dis
appointment falls heavily upon the
members of the Association, who have
faithfully given their time and energy,
not for their own good especially,
but for the benefit of all lovers of
baseball who would be pleased to see
a well organized team here next year.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-30
CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED
WITH FAMILY GATHERINGS
QUIET AND UNEVENTFUL OCCASION IN
SMYRNA WITH DISMAL WEATHER.
Many Turned Out to Chur ch Notably That of
st. Peters. Which Held Three Services
During the ay-Entertainment.

WI . WHICH Hel0 l1ree services
During the Day-Entertainment.
Christmas in Smyrna was one of the
quletest days of the year and outside
OF the church goers the streets were
apparently deserted. 1t ralned nearly
the whole day long, dull rainy, dis
NAL day. Business which had been
alive TO the interest of Christmas
shoppers was suspended and the full
trultiOn of the tolls and cares of weeks
OF preparation was found in the spirit
OF Christmas and the many happy
family circles. The usual home COM
ing OF former Smyrnians seemed even
more pronounced than ever and de-
spite the weather conditions, it was
day made bright and cheerful with
family reunions. The church SER
vices for the day started out with the
DAY Break" service, which was held
at Asbury NJ. E. Church at six o'clock
IN the morning. A goodly number of
people turned out and the service was
said to have been the most interesting
and impressive held in several years.
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins gave a
beautiful talk on the Christmas theme
which has been highly complimented
by all who heard it.
Celebrations at St. Peters Church.
The celebration of Christmas day
was possibly more elaborate at st.
Peters Church than of any denomina-
tlon IN town. The altar and chancel
were neatly decorated with evergreens
The first service of the day was at
7.3O o'clock when Holy Eucharist was
celebrated, followed at 10. 80 O'Clock
with a second celebration of HOLY
Eucharist and sermon by the rector,
Rev. G. Valerie .Gilreath. The latter
preached an appropriate sermon on
the occasion, his theme being ''The
Incarnation. While he emphasized
that the greatest result of the incar-
nation was the redemption of human
ity, he drew out the idea of unity and
said that one of the greatest blessings
was the bringing together of families.
The Children's Service, an occasion
annually looked forward to by st.
Peters Sunday School, was held at
SIX O'Clock Christmas evening. The |
children were given a beautiful talk |
by Rector Gilreath on Christmas and |
its meaning, his text being ''Let Us
Now Go into Bethlehem" Following
the address was the Christmas treat.
at which every child received book,
bag of candy, an orange and an apple. |
For excellence in attendance and de-
pertinent, Stanley Morris received |
honor mention and was presented with
a handsome book. A pleasant part of
the Christmas celebration was the |
music furnished by the choir. 1t
was pronounced excellent and was
again repeated at the service of Sun
day morning which was the 'Feast of
st. John the Evangelist"
Christmas Evening at Opera House.
The attraction at the Opera House
was the Philadelphia Juvenile Min
strels, who came here under the
auspices of the Smyrna Athletic
Association. The show was a good
and clean one and those who saw it
speak favorably of their clever special
Cañon City record., 1903-12-10

IT
Now uat lie had unintentiorlally Of
1sndcd her and had permitted her to
- without nn explanation she was
dearer to him than ever. and a. he sat
there with his face In his hands he
knew that II matters went on - they
were going the time would soon como
when he would throw caution to the
Aogs and would try the imposslble-to
win her for his own. Caution and
Judgment still sat enthroned. and they
told him now what he knew full well
they would not tell him after a short
t1me-that failure WAS certain to fol-
low the attempt and disaster sure to
follow failure. First. the king would
IN all probability cut OF his head upon
an intimation of Mary's possible fond
meas for him. and. second. II be should
b. 20 fortunate as to keep his head
Mary could not and certainly would
not marry him even II she loved him
with all her heart. The distance be
tween them was too great. and she
knew too well what she owed to her
position. There was but one thing lef-
New Spain. and be determined while
sltting there to sail with the next ship.
The real cause Of Brandon's manner
had never occurred to Mary Although
she knew her beauty and power. as she