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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-12

Roosevelt Receives EngIishmen.
Washington, Oct T. The president
and Mrs Roosevelt have given an elab-
crate reception to the Honorable Artil.
Iery Company of London
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-12
Valuable Main 81. Property For Sale
One Of The Best Locations in the GU.

This property is known the JULIUS SMALLEY
PLACE and located 334 North Main Street The
tends from the the railroad and has frontage of "a feet
on Main Seet with house and barn thereon No restrictions as
to building w. A. WHTTCOMB, Executor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-12

Old gold and silver wanted at Tefners'
prices in exchange for goods at F. E. Burr's
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-12
OCents

Bays a dollar-and-a-half Book at
the Barre Book Store. /" Truth
Dexter" "Your Uncle Lew and
"The Eternal City" are sample
titles. The latest Books at the
lowest prices. For everything
you want in reading and the best
Of Blank Books and Stationery
come to the
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
TOWN ASSESSMENT, Sl,OS3,72O.
Assessor J. E. Carter Completes His Work
and Town Council Accepts 1t at Meeting
Friday Evening of S3z,SSO.

The Smyrna Town Council held an
adjourned session on Friday evening
last for the purpose of receiving the
assessment list as made by Assessor
Joseph E. Carter All the members
were present and on motion of Coun-
Gilman Reynolds, the list was accepted.
Assessor Carter's property was fixed at
$2,5 The total assessment of the
real estate of Smyrna amounts this
year to 81, 0S3. 725 an increase over last
assessment of $32, $50. Appeal Dav
will be Monday May the fourth and
on motion the assessment list was or
dered posted according law, and no
tlces published in both town papers.
Before the new dupli cate is given Col
lector Eugene Grow, the Finance Com
mlttee, John G. Stockly chairman, will
go over the delinquent list of the 1901
and 1902 duplicates and make their re-
port to Council. The latter body VIII
make every effort to collect all taxes
not Outlawed. Under the improve
ments contemplated, the Council will
need all the funds available. After
Appeal Day, the tax rate will be fixed
and 1t is more than likely that the rate
will be increased The Council will
then figure out just where they stand
and what can be done in the way of
improvements so badly needed at the
Electric Light Plant. It is hardly pro-
bable that anything will be done to-
ward borrowing the $4,000 granted by
the recent Legislature, until after the
tax rate has been fixed.
Secretary Grieves read letter from
L. n. Fleming of Jacksonville, Florida.
manager of the Fruit Growers Express
which locates every season at CLAYTON.
asking the Smyrna Town Council to
run an electric light line out to CLAW
ton for the purpose of lighting their
offices, in the old Baltimore and Della
ware Bay Railroad Station, aud an
other line extended to the shipping
platform on the railroad siding. Sc
cretary Grieves knowing the utter i'm
possibility of granting the request,
made reply to Mr.. Fleming to this
effect and so reported to Council.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
SMYRNA LANDING SUNDAY SCHOOL
Chapel was Filled Sunday Afternoon 10 Wit
ness the Production of Easter PrOgrOm

A program of un usual interest was
given at the Smyrna Landing Sunday
School last Sunday afternoon which
was greeted with large attendance.
The exercises took place after the ser
vices at Asbury NJ. E Sunday School
and many from this town were in at
tendance. The church was tastily
decorated with Easter flowers and the
program was in charge of Superinten-
dent John P. Burdette. The col
lection raised amounted to S1O3. 90
which will be expended toward i'm
provements to the chapel, painting,
papering, &c. The orchestra Of AS
bury M. E, Sunday School assisted in
the song service, and the following
program was given: Song, 'Hail the
Welcome Dawn" school; responsive
scrip ture reading, superintendent of
school; prayer; roll call; song, easter
Morn" school; recitation, Easter
Story, Edna Jess; solo, "The Easter
Angel, E Isle Chase; recitation, "Our
Easter Tide is Here" George Gaulke;
song, "Hail the Lord jehovah" "
school; recitation, 1.-The Lilies Ser
mon," Edna Husband; song, "Our
Fathers Tender Care" school; recita-
ton, "My Garden, " Augustus Scout;
duet, EASTER Voices" Lottie Jess
and Lee Watson; an exercise, "Splces
for Christ, primary department; reci-
tation, "Sing unto the Lord" Lima
Watson; song, "Easter Bells, school;
recitation, God Wants Us To Be
Glad" Edna Wrench; recitation, John
Palmer; address, Rev. Vaughan S.
Collins; song, "Sing His Praises"
school; benediction;
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
MINISTER'S ACT AS PAIL BEARERS.
Impressive Funeral of the Rev. Charles F
Sheppard at Frankford, Delaware.

A large number of people attended
the funeral of the Rev. Charles F.
Sheppard at Frankford, Delaware on
Friday, and most impressive services
were held. The deceased was one of
the best known ministers of the Will
mlngton Conference. Over 800 per-
sons crowded the Frankford M. E.
Church.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. G. R. Neese of the Me.
Church, end the Rev. M. Dauertv of
the Presbyterian Church, a personal
friend of the deceased. The casket
was borne to the church by eight min
listers of the Wilmington Conferenc
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins of Smyrna
Presiding Elder Adam StengIe of
Salisbury, DR.. w. F. Corkran of
Georgetown, Louis J. Falkner of Sell
byville, DR.. T. E. Martindale of Elk
ton, j. E. Graham of Roxana, George
Il. Hardesty of Berlin and James T.
Van Burkalow of Dover, a classmate
of the deceased.
In the midst of the services, which
consisted of scripture service by the
presiding elder and beautiful tributes
to the remarkable Christian life which
had just ended, the ministers present,
led by DIR. Martindale, sang ''In That
City, gospel hymn which was a
great favorite of Mr.. Sheppard's. The
remains were laid at rest in Carey's
cemetery, Frankford, all the ministers
joining in a responsive service at the
grave.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
DEATH OF MRS. SAMUEL SHORTS.
Passed Away at Her Late Residence "VosheII
Farm" After Lingering Illness.

Mrs. Lucy Shorts, wife of Samuel
Shorts, died at her late home the
"Voshell Farm" Severson's Neck,
Saturday morning aged 35 years, after
lingering illness. She was daugh-
ter of Nehemiah David of Thorough
fare Neck and was we'll and popularity
known by large circle of friends.
There is general regret that she
should have been taken away from her
loved ones and children at time when
she was most needed. She was a
woman of exemplary character and
was held in high esteem by all who
knew her. She is survived by her hus-
band and eight little children, the
oldest one being but fourteen years
of age. Interment took place at
Silver Lake Cemetery. near Dover,
yesterday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
METHODIST PASTORS AND
WIVES GIVEN RECEPTION
LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
GIVEN AT ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH.
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, Given a Welcome
Reception on His Return to Asbury-Re.
ceptiOn was Shared by New Ministers

No pastor of Asbury NJ. E. Church
III recent years has received a more
hearty welcome or enthusiastic recep.
ton on his return to Smyrna than did
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins on Wednes.
day night last. This public reception
was also shared by the new Presiding
Elder, Rev. W. G.. Rooms, and the new
pastor of Smyrna Circuit, Rev. Albert
Chandler. The reception was ar.
ranged under the auspices of the AS
bury Nj. e. Mite Society and was to
have been given at the church on
Tuesday evening, but owing to the
lnclement weather, it was POSTPONED
until the following evening, Wednes.
day evening. The postponement
however, did not interfere with the
program. 1t was one of the largest
receptions ever given in Asburv
Church, there being between 400 and
500 persons present. The weather was
fairly good and having been shut in
for several days by the continued
eastern storm, the good people of old
Asbury were ready for a social di-
version.
The guests on entering were intro
duced to the Reception Committee
composed of Pastor and Mrs. Vaughan
S. Collins, Presiding Elder and Mrs.
W. G. Rooms, Smyrna Circuits pastor
and Mrs. Albert Chandler, Rev. and
Mrs. William Fares, Rev. John p
Burdete, superintendent of Asburv
nj. E. Sunday School and Mrs. L. M.
Price, and President of the Epworth
League and Mrs. Walter w. Hynson.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
and a good social feel ing prevailed.
The Sunday School Orchestra kept
things lively with their music and at
intervals during the evening the fol-
lowing rendered piano solos: Mrs.
Marion COverdale, Miss Lillian Speak
man. Miss Nina Winford, Miss
Aramita Hynson, Miss Lola Dick.
Miss Florence Lurty, and Miss Bes-
sic Doughten. A refreshing repast of
ice cream and cake was served by the
Ushers Union.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
EIGHT HAWKS KILLED NEAk KENTON.
As The Result of a Wager, Mr.. Thomas Attix,
Jr., OF Near Downs Chapel, Stands Treat.

AS tue kesut OF wager, Mr. Thomas AttiX,
Jr., OF Near Downs Chapel Stands Treat.
DowN's CHAPEL, April 20: - Mr..
Thomas Attix, Jr., of near Downs
Chapel, had a few friends to gather
at his home last Monday week in
the evening, which a pleasant time
was had. The occasion was to fulfill
a promise made with Mr.. w. G.
Wright of near Kenton. Mr.. Wright
has been very successful the winter
past killing hawks. He saws he has
shot eight, six of them being hen
hawks, measuring from feet, 81 to
III inches from tip to tip. After he
had killed the fourth hen-hawk. he
told Mr.. Attix one of his had been
coming over there daily and to keep
1t home, or he would kill it. Mr.. At
tix said: "KIll it, Win, and I'll treat
you to cream" Mr.. Wright killed the
hawk, so the above mentioned even
ing, Mr.. Attix had Mr.. w. G. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Wright and
daughter Mildred, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Perry Hitchcock and son Charles to
join his family to celebrate the occa-
sion. Ice cream and cake were plenti
full. While one promise was being
fulfilled, Mr.. Wright told him there
was one more hawk that seemed to
stay around there. He told him To
kill it and he would treat to ice cream
again. Last Friday morning he did
as he was told to do. Hence Mr.. At
tix is in trouble again.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
WOODLAND BEACH BADLY
DAMAGED BY HIGH TIDES
JAMES R. MOTT, PROPRIETOR, SUFFERS A
LOSS OF OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Waves Carried Away Dirt and PiIing Used in
Construction Work and Tides Damage
Other Property Effect of the Storm.


The severe eastern storm that visited
our coast last week had damaging
effect on Woodland Beach, one of the
best known resorts on the Delaware
Bay Not in many years have tides
been so high and destructive. CAPTAIN
Benson of the bombay Hook Lighthouse
remembers butthree heavy tides in forty
years, and says the tidal wave which
visited the island last week compared
favorably with the worst. There was
no special damage in the vicinity of
the Lighthouse. The new road built
by the Kent County Levy Court stood
the test remarkably well and the oulv
place at all affected was the extreme
eastern portion where the dredger was
unable to cOmpl etc the work. The
worst damage done on the island was
at woodland Beach where the heavy
tides washed away the piling used in
strengthening the bank. James r.
Mott, proprietor of the Beach was
= HOAhC lONGIQGuIS at the re-
sort and had force of men and a
dredger working on the bank. The
tides have not only undone ali the
work OF construction, but they washed
up nearly to the hotel porch. Portions
of the pavilion and the Thomas
Clyde pier were washed away, and
the lighthouses and merry -go-rouud
were also badly washed. 1t was one
OF the worst tides seen there in wears.
and the loss to Proprietor Mott will
estimate thousand or more dollars.
At Little Greek the tide rose so bigb
that occupants of houses near the
marsh were compelled to seek refuge
In the second story. The drawbrldge
at Little Greek was washed away.
The store of Walter Hendrickson. at
Mahon's ditch, is reported to have heen
washed away, and the warehouse of
the steamer Mary U. Citizens at Ma
hons was damaged considerably. The
tides were the highest known in that
section in 90 years.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
FAREWELL DINNER TO BRIDE ELECT
mss margaret May Robinson who to-day
married Mr.. P. Price Jacobs, the Guest
OF honor at Farewell Dinner PARTY.


Miss Margaret May Robinson
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Rob.
lnson OF near town, who was married
at one-thirty o'clock to-day to Mr.
Fhllllp Price Jacobs of Bridgeyille.
was rendered farewell supper FRIDAY
evening, by her circle of friends
young ladies who have been bound to-
gether by ties of friendship and affec-
tlon since their happy school davs.
VI the total membership of eleven
young La dies, six have been married
Carrying out their pretty little custom
OF giving Farewell Dinners to the
brlde-elects of their circle, a pleasant
reunion was held at the home of Miss
M. Edith Beck on Friday evening.
Ihere they recounted bygone days.
and with souls full of deep abiding in
terest, gave the bride-elect their hest
aud most hearty wishes for happy
married life.
Ihe dining room was prettily decor
ated for the occasion. Red and white
were the prevailing colors. Festooned
from the electrolier to the four corners
OF the table were streamers of white
ribbon neatly caught with punches of
Japonlcas. The arrangement of the
table was in harmony with the decora-
tlons. At each plate was placed a red
and white souvenir menu card contain
ing some clever take off on the member
for whom it was intended. Covers for
eight were laid and courses were served
as follows: Oyster cocktails. salted
nuts, olives, tomato bisque, fillet of
veal, green peas, potato croquets,
chicken salad, Maryland biscuits. ice
cream, strawberries, fancy cakes, can
died fruits, after dinner mints, coffee.
At the conclusion of the last course.
Mrs. Florence HAZEL Bootes, in be-
half of the circle, presented Miss Rob
lnson with a handsome sivler tray and
pitcher neatly monogrammed. The lat
ter responded feelingly. The rest of
the evening was taken up in pleasant
social pastimes.
Those present were: Mrs. Anna
Stevenson Truax, Mrs. Laura Lassell
Porter, of Smyrna; Mrs. Florence Haz-
ell Bootes, of New York City, Mrs.
Maie FAIRIES Jones, of Narbeth, Pa. f.;
Miss Margaret Msy Robinson. Miss
Hettie West Richards, Miss Mary
Edith Beck, of Smyrna, and Miss
Margaret Ruth Lank of Wilmington.
The other members of the circle who
were unable to be present were: Mrs.
Hilda Wells Anthony and Miss Kath-
crime Coe Wilson, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Katherine Warren Beckett
of this town who is now visiting in
Germantown, Pa,
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
PRETTY HOME WEDDING SOLEMIzRD.
Miss Margaret May Robinson of this Town
Becomes the Bride of Mr.. p. Price Jacobs.

becomes the Bride OF Mr.. p. Price Jacobs
One of the prettiest home weddings
OF the season was sOlemnized at one
thirty o'clock today when Miss Margaret
May Robinson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Robinson of near town
was married to Mr.. Phillip Price
Jacobs of Bridgeville who for several
years was resident of Smyrna. The
residence of the brides grandfather
ex-Sheriff James G. Robinson, where
the wedding took place, was prettily
decorated for the occasion. The bride
and groom stood under hoop of ap-
pie blossoms, suspended by streamers
of white ribbon festoOned from the
four corners of the parlOr. The cere-
mOny was performed before a large
company of guests by the Rev. William
K. MOwbray pastor of the Bridgeville
M. e. Church, assisted by the Rev.
Vaughan S. Collins pastor of Asbury
M. E. Church of this town. Miss
Hettie West Richards was the maid of
honor and Mr.. Herman L. Robinson,
brother of the bride was best man.
Misses Katherine Edna Price of
Smyrna and Helen Voshell of Brook
lyn, N. Y, were the ribbon bearers.
The ushers were Mr.. Howard r. Jones
and Mr.. William s. Diehl of this town.
Marching to the familiar strains of
Lohengrin, played by Mi SIS NJ. Edith
Beck, the ushers led the way to the
parlor, followed by the groom and his
best man. The maid of honor came
next and following her was the bride
leaning on the arm of her father who
gave her away. The latter was sweet
ly gowned in white silk tissue over
white silk and carried a beautiful
shower boquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley. Miss Richards
was becomingly gowned in white silk
null and carried pink carnations.
While the sad, impressive services
were being said there came softly from
the organ the mellow strains of
"Traumeri," one of Shumann's pret-
tiest productions. An informal recep-
ton took place after the ceremony,
during which an opportunity was
given to see the many handsome pres
ents of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacobs left on the north bound Nor
folk Express for wedding trip.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERY MEETS.
Began Its Session Last Evening at the Old
MaaOkin Church, Princess Anne, Nd.

Rev. J. L. Estlin, pastor of Presby-
terian Church this town, and Mr..
George W. Taylor, delegate, left yes
terday for Princess Anne, Md, to at
tend the session of the New Castle
Presbytery. The session was called
to order last evening in the Old Man
okin Church, Princess Anne. This
old church is one of the four churches
organized by Francis Mackenzie about
1868.
Rev. James l.. Vallandingham of
Newark, Del, has signifed his inten-
ton to be present at this meeting of
the Presbytery. He is in the ninety
second year of his age, and was in
stalled pastor of the Presbyterian
Churches of Princess Anne and Reho-
both in February, 1850.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
"WEDNESDAY EUCHRE" ENTERTAINED
Pleasant Meeting Of "Big Euchre" on Wednes-
day Evening at Home of Miss Cunningham.

One of the pleasant after-Lenten
social affairs was the card party given
last Wednesday evening at the home
of Miss Anna Cunningham. 1t was
known as the "Big Euchre" of the
Wednesday Euchre Club. There were
six tables and after the contest, prizes
were awarded to Mrs. J. Harvey
Speakman, Miss Eba Wilds, Miss
Agnes Cummins, DIR. Robert A.
Comegys and Mr.. A. T.. Jardine. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Jardine,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harvey Speakman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton N. Weldon, Mr..
Alexander G. Cummins, Miss Mollie
Cummins, Mrs. Margaret Bailey,
Mrs. Daniel G. Bailey, Mrs. Edward
Farrell, Miss Agnes Cummins, Mrs.
S. E. Cunningham, Miss Annie Gun
ningham, Miss Eba Wilds, Miss
Helen Waters, Miss Phida Janney,
DIR. Robert A. Comegys, Mr.. Robert
d. Hoffecker, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
DEATH OF VOTERS ASSISTANT REpEALPp
uOveruOr HUM Refuses to Interfere as Lon,
as the Present Ballots Are Used

iuOi uuhu NeluStS 10 Interfere as Ontr
as the Present Ballots Are Used.
The end came at midnight 70 tho
thirty days Of grace allowed the gov
ernor to consider and append his sig
nature to important bills passed dur
ing closing hours of the Legislature.
Governor HUM did not sign the re-
pealer and allowed the midnight hour
to pass, sounding its deathknelI The
repeater went to its death side by side
with the State Auditors bill giving
that official powers Of comptroller to
supervise all accounts of the State.
Concerning the veto of the Voters'
Assistants Repeater the Governor said
81 have only to say that have DOM
that which, according to the best
light [ could get, worked the least
harm and the most good to the future
interests of the State.
A few of the most important bills
signed are: Authorizing certificates
to teach in the free schools without ex-
animation in certain cases; to punish
desecration of the flag; Furnishing
threats against property; abolishing
bond for marriage licenses; abolishing
requirement to kiss the Bible in taking
oaths; concerning State Treasurer's
duties; exempting manufacturers and
farmers from paying peddler's license;
preventing securing of deposits of
money without lawful authority; pre-
venting habitual drunkards.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
HIGHER TAX RATE FOR KENT COUNTY
Nalseu FROM forr'f'e to Sixty Cents on the
Hundred Dollars Plea For a Better
Marsh Road to Woodland Beach

The Kent County Levy Court met
Yesterday with all the members present
The assessed valuation of the prorertv
OF the county as made by the several
assessors amounted s.. .9s6. % per can
lta and Sl2,374,70 personal and real
an increase over 1902. The tax rate
was raised from - cents to 60 cents on
the 500. This increase of ar nor
cent was brought about from the fact
that the county had to refund the
direct tax, which amounted to s15. 600.
the county records had to be rebound
and the county building would have
to be enlarged.
Ii. q. Eastburu, Of Wilmington
made quite a plea for the repairing Of
the road from Smyrna to Woodland
Beach over the marsh. He spoke of
the many residents Of this and New
Castle counties who were deprived of
the privilege of visiting this well
known resort on account Of the roads
being impassable The matter was
laid over for another meeting.
BIDS were opened for building a new
bridge over Silver Lake, north Of
Dover, to take the place of the old one
which has been out Of repair for some
time. They were as follows: Lon. "
Clifton, S7,848; J. A. Hirons, So. 800;
q. w. Walheater, $lO,58O; William
Fisher, $I2, 500. The contract was no,
awarded, but the matter was land ovey
for future consideration.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
CURIOUS HEN EGG LAID IN DUTCH NECK.
Frank E. Jones Brought MOnstrOsity to
Smyrna Saturday. Which Breaks Record,

Mr.. Frank E. Jones, residing on the.
"Corbit Farm" Dutch Neck, brought
to Smyrna Saturday O mOnstrOsity in
the shape of hen egg. He took from
his hennery the other day an abner-
mally large egg and breaking it open
found another egg perfectly formed,
the inner shell not even being broken.
The egg was viewed with much curl
GUS interest and poultry ralsers who
saw it say it was the first instance on,
record they have ever known of one,
perfect egg ever being found inside Of
another egg.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
W. 0. HOFFEcKER ELECTED PRESIDENT
Sixteenth Annual Convention of the Delaware
State Sunday School Association at Lewes.

Sixteenth Annual Convention Of the Delaware
State Sunday School Association at Lewes
At the session Of Asbury NJ. q. Sun
day School last Sunday afternoon.
Miss Arie Hynson who was appointed
a delegate to represent Smyrna at the
State Sunday School Convention at
Lewes, Delaware, gave an interesting
resume of the convention which was
enjoyed by all who heard it. The ses-
sion was one of the best ever held BY
the Association and the delegates re-
port a delightful time at the hospitality
of Lewes people. Walter o. Hofiecker
of this town who was to have directed
the music of the Convention was un-
able to be present on account of sick
ness. The Convention however hon
Ored him by naming him their State
president for the ensuing year. The
following state officers were elected:
President, Walter 0. HOffecker, Smyr-
ma; vice president for New Castle
county, Professor Il. s. Goldey, Will
vice president for Kent coun-
ty, DR.. E. o. Cooper, Camden; vice
president for Sussex county, J. b. Gill
christ, Milford; recording secretary,
I. Elmer Perry, Wilmington; treasurer
John r. Hudson, Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE CAMPAIGN
w. vaughan S. Collins, President, Will
rreaGh Sermon at Asbury. Sunday.

Il Ne&t o, Sunday morning at Asbury M.
a. Onurch Rev. Vaughan 5. Collins,
~ T,'o president of the Delaware State
thenperance 80 Alliance, will preach a
csa.lance perance sermon opening the new
il npaign ng Of the temperance alliance
A. DSlaware. Voters and members of
nv. mo- ". .. I. U. are requested to be