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Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
DOVER ENJOYS SMYRNA TALENT.
Nearly Fifty Smyrna Women Visited the
Ladies' Club at Dover and Take Part Ia
the Reciprocity Day Program.

Wednesday was a bright, beautiful
day and members of the Twentieth
Century Club of Smyrna to the num-
Der Of 4S left on the morning train for
Dover. where they were guests of the
Century Club of that town, and gave
the program in full at the "Reciproci-
ty Day" exercises. The Smyrna
ladies returned delighted with the
hospitality accorded them and seemed
much impressed with the Dover
women's club room and the hearty
welcoms they received. In turn
Dover seemed very much pleased with
Smyrna talent and the following ar
ticle from the Dover I1adeC will give
some idea of the impression made:
1.-The rooms of the club were in gala
attire on Wednesday afternoon to
greet our guests from the Smyrna New
Century Club, the bright spring sun
shine adding greatly to the occasion.
The President, Mrs. Marshall, gra-
clously welcomed our visitors and the
response was gracefully made by
Mrs. j. W. Clifton, President of our
sister club. The program, which was
given entirely by the Smyrna club.
was prepared with great care and
good Judgment. The papers were
most interesting and the music de-
lightful. Mrs. Coverdale gave a
charming piano solo as tile opening
number, and also accompanied Miss
Waters exquisite songs, one from
Giovanni, " and the dainty little en-
core with which we were favored.
MISS Lloyd's violin solo from the
sweet old song THE Harp that Once
Through Tara's Hall'' was most highly
appreciated, and all were more than
pleased with the songs by the quar-
tette, Miss Waters, Miss Wilds. Miss
LeFevre aud Mrs. McCausland."
The literary part of the program
was commenced with Miss Hough's
delightful sketch of The Nibelungeu
Leid, so full of beauty and strategy.
The talk upon 1.-The City of Berlin
by Mrs. Boyer was most ENJOYABLE.
being full of information and interest.
Miss Janney's comprehensive and
instructive paper entitled Here
There and Everywhere in Germany. ,
gave us charming glimpses into many
places of interest in all parts of that
great empire, dwelling particularly
upon the Rhine with its castle-crowned
heights, making us feel a greater de-
sire than ever to visit that land OF
legend and romance. A social half
hour was thoroughly enjoyed at the
close of the meeting, after which our
guests departed with our warmest
thanks for the delightful afternoon
they had given u.s.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
DELAWARE CHESAPEAKE SHIP CANAL
Matter Has Beeu Put Before the Legislative
and Executive Departments of Government.

Matter Has Been Put Before the Legislative
and Executive Departments Of Government
Delawareans who appeared before
the House Committee on RAILWAYS
and Canals in Washington on Friday
on the proposed ship canal to connect
the Delaware river and Chesapeake
bay, as we'll as the delegates from
other states are much pleased with
what was accomplished. While 1t is
the opinion of all that it will be next
to impossible to get an appropriation
at this session of Congress, the COM
mlttee succeeded in getting the matter
before both the executive and leglsla-
tive branches of the Federal govern
ment in a proper light, which is con-
sidered very important step. Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary of Navy
Moody as well as the committee on
Railways and Canals have promised to
take the matter up and give IT their
careful consideration.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
BIG CORN But POOR WHEAT CROP
Old Residents Claim that the Cold Water Is
Conducive to Big Corn Irop

THoRoUGHFARE NECK, Ma-eh A.
Wheat is making a better showing.
but the prospects are still very IN
favorable for a crop. Old residents
are predicting a big corn crop this
year giving as their reason that the
stiff soil of this vicinity always pro-
duees abundantly after a severe frssz-
ing. The earth being frozen the past
winter to the depth of eighteen inches.
which, as they claim gives the gen
eral awakening. Hence their favor
able predictions.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
ASBURY CHURCH IN PASTORS ABSENCE
Rev. Charles A. Hill VIII Preach Both Morn
ing and Evening Next Sunday.

In the absence of the Rev. Vaughan
). Collins who left yesterday for con-
ference, the services of Asbury M. E.
Church will be in charge of other
hands. The prayer meeting service
this evening will be conducted by Rev.
j. K. Underhill of the Genesee Con-
ference who recently moved to Smyrna
and took up his residence on South
street. Next Wednesday, the Rev
John P. Burdette will have charge
OF the prayermeeting service. Bv
special request, the services of next
sunday will be in charge of the Rev.
CHARLES A. Hill of Salisbury, Md.
former pastor of Asbury Church. The
PASTORS Glass will be in charge of
Key. William FAIRIES. Pastor Collins
goes to Conference with his benevo-
fences and missions up to apportion-
ment and with good report of the
affairs of the church. Much of this
report is given in full on our second
page.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
SMYRNA'S RIVALRY AMONG
HOME MISSION DELEGATES
MAKES A GOOD SHOWING AT THE ANNUAL
MEETING HELD IN WILMINGTON.
Smyrna Auxiliary But Three Years Old Makes
Total Gain OF 81 Members and Ties
with MiddIetOwn 10 a Lively Contest.

A large delegation of Smyrna
women, representing the local auxil-
larry of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society, spent Thursday in Whining
ton, where they attended the eigh-
teenth annual meeting held in Mt
Salem NJ E. Church. Those from
Smyrna included Mrs. Joseph Smith
ers, Mrs. Walter o. Hofecker, Mrs.
Vaughan S. Collins, Mrs. Frank E.
Postles, Miss Lizzie Reynolds, Mrs.
Benjamin Collins, Mrs. Elmer Webb,
Mrs. w. G. Rooms, Mrs. John P.
Hudson and others. Possibly no aux
Hilary outside of Wilmington was bet
ter represented than Smyrna. The
meeting brought together more than
$50 delegates and it is said that about
every church in the Conference was
represented. 1t is much to the credit
of Smyrna that no Home Missionary
Society on the Peninsula made better
showing. In both membership and
collections she was in the lead, her
greatest rival being that of Middle
town, which managed to tie with
Smyrna, although not so fattering
when it is considered that she has
been organized a much longer time.
The auxiliary in Smyrna was organ
lied three years ago with a charter
membership of 20. During these
three years she has been ever active
IN the cause of home missions and has
increased in numbers until now there
is enrolled in it's service a total of 81
members.
The proceedings of the annual
meeting in Wilmington began about
10 o'clock, when Mrs. N. M. Brown
opened the meeting with devotional
exercises. The treasurer's report
shows that 81, 438.8 SO was collected
during the year from the auxiliary So
cieties. There is now in bank $3.50. 43
to the credit of the deacons' fund.
The mite collections during the wear
~AAONh0ON w PlOOsOJ anu GO((,JJ was
expended in local work, while S178. "a
as Melted for supply work. Mrs.
Washington Hastings, secretary of the
society, called attention to the fact
that last years report showed but
four auxiliaries and As members, while
the report of this year shows that the
number has grown to 16 auxiliaries and
81 members, a gain of 70 auxiliaries
and 426 members. The report also
notes with pride that SO persons now
subscribe to the society, while during
1902 they numbered but twenty-five.
The following officers were reelected:
Mrs. N. M. Brown, president; Miss
Sarah K. Weldin, vice president; Mrs.
Washington Hastings, recording sec
rotary; Mrs. H. G. Robinson. trea-
surer; Mrs. G. Wesley Weldin, cor
responding secretary, and Mrs. Thorn
as Benson, musical director.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
ABANDON KENT COUNTY CORN FACTORY
Lack of Interest Shown by Farmers in Kent
County Cause the Project to Drop

The mass meeting of Kent county
farmers advertised to take place at
Levy Court room, Dover, on Monday,
to hear a statement of representatives
OF the firm of Baker and Arthurs, well
known packers and Gamers of Aber-
deem, Md, concerning the proposed
plan to build and operate corn canning
factories in Dover, was poorly attend
ed. Only about six farmers out of
the entire county, representing an
available sixty acres of corn, put in
an appearance. A driving hail and
snow storm undoubtedly prevented a
larger attendance Messrs. Baker
and Arthurs were present and an
nounced that they had decided to
abandon the project, because of the
lack of interest. They had secured
several options on Dover properties
and bad selected one of the old Dover
fair grounds, but the option was sur
rendered. Mr.. Arthurs made a state
ment expressing deep regret that the
enterprise could not have been started
as 1t would have employed large num-
oers OF operators and been a source
OF great profit to the farmers as we'll
as to the Gamers. There is no in
dustry of the kind anywhere in central
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
REV. JOHN FRANCE PASSES AWAY.
Former Smyrna Circuit Pastor aud One of the
Oldest Members of the Conference

OANNSh VI conference.
Rev. John France, pastor of East
lake M. E. Church, Wilmington died
Thursday afternoon. He had been
sick for long time. His heart was
too weak to stand a severe attack of
the grip. He was one of the Oldest
members of the Wilmington Confer
ence, having been born April 9th. 1885.
at Chadd's Ford, Chester county, Pa.
near the Brandywine battlefield. His
parents were Joseph and Sarah France.
He received an academic training and
In his goth year was licensed to preach.
Mr.. France joined the Wilmington
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church the year 1t was Or
ganized, and previously was a member
of the Philadelphia Conference. His
pastoral record was as follows: 1856.
st. Georges; 1867, Brandywine, Pa. !:
1858, Oxford, Pa; 1859, Brandywine.
Wilmington; 1860, New London; 1862 3,
Croziersville; 1864, Sloan; 1867,
Brandywine, Wilmington; 1S6S-7O
Newark; 1912, MiJlington; 1884,
Mt. Salem, Wilmington; 1857,
Cherry Hill; 1878, st. Georges; 1S79-S1,
Newark; 1894, Zion; 1885, Smyrna
Circuit; 1913, Scott, Wilmington;
1S94-5, Eastlake, Wilmington. He
was presiding elder of the Easton dis
trlct of the Wilmington Conference
from 1886 to 1890. Funeral took place
Monday afternoon,
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
WELCOME BRIDAL COUPLE AT CHHswOLD
Party Of Friends Meet Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Mum.
bers and Escort Them to Their Home.

CHEswoLD. March lathe arrival
early last Wednesday evening of Mr..
Ross Numbers and bride, Miss Mary
Belts, who a few hours before at Ocean
View were married. was IN a social
way a notable event of this week. A
large escort accompanied the bride
and groom by train from whence they
were conveyed to their new home, the
Moses Price farm near Cheswold.
There a reception with fifty or more
present was held, which is spoken of
as a most delightful function. A
bountiful wedding repast was served.
A company from Cheswold serenaded
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Numbers will
doubtless meet with hearty welcome
in this community.
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
PassBYTERIANs AFTER sl5OO PIPE ORGAN
Are Working TO Raise $50 oa the Premise Al
Donation Of $3.50 from Andrew Carnegie.

are Working 10 RaiSe S450 0a the Premise AZ
Donation Of S7S0 from Andrew Carnegie.
If pluck and perseverance, count fo-
anything the Presbyteriaa Church
members will have handsome SI55G
pipe organ installed in the church IN
the not far distant future. The promise
of Andrew Carnegie to give $50 to-
ward the organ if the smyrna Presby-
terians raise the balance, has caused
much activity among the younger
members who are working zealouslv u
do their part. Entertainments. luueh-
cons, festivals, ETC., have been in Or
der the past winter and now the woman
are arranging to conduct a ssFood
Store" at W. Ii. Cars on Market
street every Saturday afternoon
Smyrna times., 1904-03-16
PASTOR CHANDLER ON SMYRNA CIRCUIT.
Preached His Last Sermon on Sunday and Goes
TO Conference with Collections About LIN

tOCOnference with Collections About 10.
THoRoUGHFARE NECK, March IA
Pastor Chandler preached his last SER
mon OF the Conference year at Friend
ship M. E. Church last Sunday from
a part of Acts 1-8: "And We shall be
witnesses unto me both in Jer us alem
and in all Judea, and unto the utter
most parts of the EARTH" The yea
ended with the church finances in
good shape 81 be members deserve
much creSomnIete way they respond
ed to t6riaiver and. The missionary
WORK otpEi;ss OF StdSchool also makes
a good1R1I WY WY ben the weather is
takePJ(ve| alton, the amount
collie IAN VI IA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04

cents a yard for heavy cotton cord.
all colors; reduced from 10c.
i0c each for IS inch extension rods.
2oc each for 81 inch extension rods.
71zc a yard for figured cretonnes; re-
duced from 12lz and l5c.
loc yard figured denims; reduced
from lac
10 cents yard for figured burlap. IS
inches wide; reduced from 20c.
10 cents a yard for English bobinet,
90 inches wide reduced from 25c.
% cents yard for English Bobinet,
"a inches wide; reduced from 35c.
$3.50 TO $3.50 PortieFs for. .......S2. 90
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04
Bargains I'm Our Basement Section.

A COSY CORNER AT HALF THE
PRICES.
A splendid opportunity for those who
wish to put in a COSY corner-and why
not you profit By this great offering?
We have the largest assortmnets OF
Oriental Goods shown in Salt Lake.
$500 Greciah Heads reduced to 81 50
$3.50 GrCcian Heads reduced 20 sl.25
500 Grecian Heads reduced to s1e0
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04
Boys Suits.

TWO LINES ARE RIGHT NOW
ATTRACTING THE ATTENTION OF
MoTHERs-NoT BECAUSE OF THE
REDUCTIONS ALONE BUT BE-
CAUSE THEY COME TO THE AT~
TENTIoN OF MOTHERS THIS SEA-
son.
THE $3.50, s3.7S AND 800 SUITS
ARE OFFERED AT s2s5.
THE S4.5e, S4.7b AND 81 as SUITS
ARE LOWERED TO S3-ss
THE SUITS POSSESS STYLE
WEAR WELL; HOLD THEIR
SHAPES; AND THE MATERIALS
ARE EXCELLENT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04
DRAPGRY MATERIALS.

III cents yard for figured atine,
So inches vide, reduced from 15c.
10 cents a yard for striped scrims.
eoloTings; reduced from zoe.
12lz cents a yard for Bungalow cloth;
reduced from 25c.
22lz cents yard for Grenadine (stip-
ped drapery; reduced from Soc.
50 cents a yard for China silk, plain
and figured, reduced from soc.
~ cents a yard for large size silk
cord for pillow edges: reduced from
15e.
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ORIENTAL DRAPE.

$500 Oriental Drape. reduced from
......... .....-.--...--...-. 81 90
$50 Oriental Drape. reduced from
.......... .,........ SEQ
S1.T5 Oriental Drape, Reduced from
........-.-..... ... $3.50
$2.25 Oriental Drape, Reduced from
........ $3.50
so Oriental Drape, reduced from
s.-.F-s.-.- % w
$3.50 Oriental DTape, reduced from
.-.... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81 90
Sc. SO Oriental Drape, reduced from
........ ...,..,.... .,..Sl3.T5
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WAISI rs.

Striking Bargains in Waists.
Many reduced lines. 1t is said
we carry the finest selections
the nobbiest sty!es-in the
city.
$I.65 Waists for S .o5
$50 Waists for 3.95
3. 50 Waists for 2.45
9. 50 Waists for 495
A big trade is enjoyed on
Silk Waists. Our lines are
exceptional
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04

large assortment Of rope Portieres
suitable for halls and folding doors.
These portieTes are marked to sell at
81 %. S4.95, So 80. They are made OF
The best velour material. the coiorings
being excellent. We intend closing out
the entire stock AT $500 each
IRNN BEDS
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GIFT HOSE. 8 8a5nIs and

Exquisite
tina but they
please the
There
best
INES Christmas
With u is Impossible TO give clear idea Of these BEAUTIFUL
II the
etea exhibit
The lines of especially presents
from
up Navy blues with lace boot silk embroidered
ladies' Large
clicked toe
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SHIELDS AND ARMoR.

S7,75 Reduced to ,s,.......",sS.ss
$3.50 Reduced to ........$3. %
$500 Reduced to ........-. 81. 90
$3.00 Reduced TO .........,,$1 90
ORIENTAL FANS.
Oriental Fans. Csc, reduced 10. CSC
Oriental Fans. 55e reduced to .17kc
Indian Pouches. 81 so. reduced to T5c
Indian Bracelets, 75c, reduced TO
........ .. 81 re
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I able Linen.

Last weeks lively selling Of Table
linens has left quantities Of short
lengths. which will be again reduced in
price. Napkins in half-dozen lots at
equally low prices. as low as S1.75. and
down 70 80 cents for n half dozen.
Remnants Of crashes. all lengths. all
klaGs, all prices, cheap.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04
Special Prim(bs.

7EA pieces of Best Calico Prints. in
osvx blues blacks and silver Rn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04

- CREAM NET AND LACE ROBES
Sold from $1,000 TO $3.50, choice for
$3.50.
NET ROBE, beautiful white. ex-
quisitely trimmed in valenciennes lace,
former price $1,000 for $25..
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RUFFLED NET CURTAINS.

81 90 pair reduced from .....s2. 90
$3.50 pair reduced from .. 80. "a
se.25 pair reduced from .S9.5e
81, IS pair reduced from ... 81. so
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Hungarian
Inn5r0idepy.

We have a small lot Of these goods.
probably 100 piecss, that will be closed
OUT II One-third off the price-round
and square pieces. and cushion covers,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04
REMNANTS

\ remnant sale at the Domestic
counter. where values cut no figure. is
uCW IN progress. The lot includes
Gi3ghJms. Cheviots. Scotch Flanne.s
and Fine Waistings, and the Offering
is al LAX price.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04

Rich black Net Robe. elegantly trim
med in black lace, sold for $500 sale
price $500.
-Four stylish spangled and lace Robes
IN blue black and white. sold for $500,
5000 and sS0.00, sale price $500.
$4,000 $4,000 and $1,000 Lace Robes
for $500
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JACQUARD CHIFFON PATTERN
SUIT, sold for $3e.oe.
PRINTED JACQUARD TISSUE.
These Imported, open work. charming
net effects, in blue. black and cream,
sold for $3.50 pattern.
Embroidered Polka dot Chiffon. also
coIored splngled chiffons. sold for
S20.0o,- choice OF any above for =.
~ @ ~ = ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-04

Handkerchief centers. worth up TO %
cents for ~ cents.
KimOHa Handkerchiefs-Sp Special sale,
for Is cents. They are used for max
ing pillows and kimonas.
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One-ffth less than you usually pay
is certainly an inducement just before
Christmas. All over jet which sells at
$3.50 $500, $3.50, 1925, and $2.5a-20 per
cent discount.
The prices of hands and edges r. - %
from Is cents to $500, all kinds OF - :
and all reduced 20 per cent.
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MOUSELINE DE SOLE in a pretty
opalascent bead design, very handsome,
sold for $500.
Spangled Net Robes, sold for $4,000.
Embroidered Ratiste Robes, with
embroidery insertion sold for $500.
Lovely Net Robes. cream and black,
$3.50 and S4G.G0, for
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Outing ISIamm@I.

We viii offer this week 70 pieces of
Outing Flannsls in choice designs of
stripes and checks. pinks blues and
grey oolerings. worth . cents R1C
at the'very low price of ....... W4N
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-06
REPORT OF WOMAN'S WORK AND
ART EXCHANGE.


Iii presenting this, their nineteenth Annual Report
tile Board Of Managers Of the Woman Exchange desires
acknowledge gratefully the interest shown BY
the friends whose substantial aid has helped to make
long period Of activity possible.
Those who realize what has been accomplished are
not likely flag in their efforts for future success and
the managers hope also to find in the year opening
new friends who win lend the work their support.
The only change be recorded in Board IS that
caused by the resignation Of Mrs. Ames. Mrs. Saitus
was elected to fiji the vacancy caused BY Mrs Arnes
retirement and the number Of managers is complete
the officers remaining unchanged
Last November most welcome addition 70 our funds
was secured Miss West whose charming description of
travel in byways Of Europe already well known in
Morrstown, generously consented to give one Of her
Talks for the benefit Of the Exchange. Mrs Willis
kindly opened house for the occasion and crafty
ing interest was shown A sale held after the ect
IRE and the combined proceeds from this and from the
admission tickets amounted four hundred dollars
In December the Exchange moved from the small
room it had occupied since the burning Of the Trimmer
building present quarters It's home is large
wellighted and most attractive room, owned by DR..
Ostnun The ample space for the display Of work is
well arranged the ordinary discomfort Of shopping
in crowd or yentilated place is quite done away with
Many Of the Christmas errands which done in New
York at such expense Of time and strength could be
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-06
TEN THOUSAND CHURCHES
painted with i: q IA. Paint.

7TIII7F7 777-7 Az
Only requires few gallons to paint
house. Lead with zinc. Nom
chalkable. Money saver. Call on Phil
lips q Day, MorristOwn: r. g. Henry.
Basking Ridge; w 81 Wilson, Whip
panys ]. 4. Mead, Hanover
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Gas Company at Dover.


Two checks amounting to $500 given
by the Dover, Rockaway and Port
Dram Gas Company in partial pay
ment OF the cOmpany's tax arrear-
ages were protested last Friday and
in consequence Town Attorney Ford
d. Smith, of Dover, is taking steps
to take possession Of the company's
gas plant.
The company was financed and the
plant built BY Addison Ely, Of Ru-
therford.
When the plant was completed the
company issued first mortgage bonds
to the amount Of 100000. Second
mortgage bonds to the amount OF
800, 900 are held by Mr.. Ely, and in
addition he claims that the company
owes him $4,000. The plant has been
in operation about two years, supply
ing gas to Dover and Wharton. Last
year the Dover Common Council was
compelled to start suit in order tc
collect its franchise tax. This year
the collector of taxes advertised the
plant for sale for non-payment Of
taxes.