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Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
LOST THE SIGHT OF HIS LEFT EYE.
Harry Stats of TayiOrs' Bridge has bis Eye
Put out by Flyi0g Piece of Wood.

Harry Stats of TaylOrs' Bridge has bis Eye
Put out by Flyiug Piece of Wood.
THORoUGHFARE NECK, May o.
Harry Stats well-known farmer and
carpenter of Taylor's Bridge, met with
a peculiar accident last Friday that
cost him the sight OF his left eye. Mr..
Stats was at work tearing down an
old house on the farm known as the
'River Shore Farm" owned by Mr..
Samuel T. Sweetman, and striking a
cleat glancing blow, splinter pierced
the eye-ball. Mr.. Stats was hastened
to Townsend where DIR. Enos found
the sight was destroyed and advised
the patient to go to the Delaware
Hospital where it was found, although
the sight was gone, the eye would not
be removed. Mr.. Stats condition
was so much improved that he spent
Sunday at his home, but returned to
the hospital on Monday where he
will remain for sometime, under the
care of specialists.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK.
Sudden Death of Jacob. c. Gibbons of FIem.
ing's Landiug-Mrs. James p. Lamb of
Leipsic and Mr.. Frsby Clark of Dover.

ing's Landing-Mrs. James p. Lamb of
Leipslc and Mr.. Frlsby Clark of Dover.
THoRoUGHFARE NECK, May 9:-Mr.
Jacob @. Gibbons, tender of the Iron
Bridge at Flemings Landing died sud-
denly about nine o'clock last night of
heart disease. He was about 55 years
old and had been sufferer of chronic
heart trouble for sometime, although
his death came all unexpected as he
had been unusually we'll throughout
the day and partOok of hearty sup
per with his family, but a few hours
before his death. At the last meeting
OF the Levy Court, Mr.. Gibbons was
one of the three reappointments made
in New Castle Co. and his salary was
raised from $3.50 to $500 per year. He
leaves a wife and two daughters,
Misses Edith and Elsie Gibbons to
mourn his loss.
Death of Mrs. James P. Lamb of Leipsic.
Mrs. Sarah E. Lamb, wife of James
P. Lamb prominent farmer of near
Leipsic, died on Saturday after I'm
gering illness in the list year of her
age. The deceased was one of the
best known women of that vicinity
and was held in high esteem by all
who knew her. Deceased was formerly
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Fox, daughter of
the late William and Elizabeth Hus-
bands Fox. She is survived by hus-
band and four daughters: Mrs. DR..
Parvis, Dover; Mrs. Ferguson, Phila-
delphia; and Misses Elizabeth and
Margaret Lamb who lived at home.
Deceased was also an aunt of Miss
Margaret Smith of this town. Fun
eral services were held at her late
residence at 1.30 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon and interment was made in the
M, P. Cemetery at Leipsic.
Death Of Frisby B. Clark of Dover.
FrisbY B. Clark, one of Dover's besi
known octogenarians died at his resi-
dence on Public Square early Sunday
morning after a lingering illness il
his S1st year. Funeral services tool
place at his late residence this after
noon, interment in Odd Fellows Gene
terry, Camden. Deceased who wal
more than 81 years of age, was one Of
the old and substantial citizens o
Dover and was held In high esteem b!
all who knew him. While never seek
ing office or prominence in public life
he however filled with credit term il
the Town Council and the Dove
Board of Health. He was an infuen
tial and devoted member of Wesle,
M. E. Church and gave much of hi
time to church work. Mr.. CLARK haC
been resident of Dover many year
but prior to this he resided in Camden
He is survived by widow and tw,
children, one of whom is Harry T
Clark of Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
CHANCELLOR DISBARS HOFFECKER.
Jnmes n. hOffecker, Jr.. Held by Chancellor
NICHOLSON to be Guilty of MaladministratlOn
In Teas Estate Appeal TO be Taken.

BY order of Chancellor Nicholson,
the name of James H. Hoffecker, Jr.,
OF the firm, Hoffecker & Hoffecker.
Wilmington, has been stricken from
the roll of practicing attorneys in the
Court of Chancery in Delaware. Mr..
Hotfecker, who is we'll known in
Smyrna where he has many relatives,
was trustee of the estate of the late Jo-
seph Teas of Wilmington. His admin
lstration of the trust was questioned
and Alexander B. Cooper was ap-
pointed master in Chancery to make
an investigation. His report to the
Chancellor charged maladministration
The report was confirmed and rule
was issued requiring Mr.. Hoffecker to
show cause why his name should not
be struck off the roll of solicitors in
the Court of Chancery. On this rule
there was a public hearing. Monday
morning Chancellor Nicholson rem
dered decision in which the rule was
AA0NAO 0OoOAutC anu NIL I1Ou6ChEE
name was stricken off the Chancery
Court rolls. After the reading of the
decision, Anthony Higgins, one of
Mr.. Hoffecker's counsels, said he un-
derstood that the decision was not
final and that he had something to say
to the Chancellor upon another point.
He went up on the bench and talked
for some time in an undertone with the
Chancellor. Mr.. Higgins announced
that he would appeal to the Supreme
Court. J. Harvey Whiteman and J.
Frank Ball, counsel for the rule and
Alexander B. Cooper, special master
in Chancery in the case, were present
during the reading of the decision.
Mr.. higgins, counsel for Mr.. Hof-
fecker, said: ''I think the Chancellor
in his decision is not sustained by the
facts in the case or the law and it is
my expectation to reverse the decision
before the Supreme Court. 1t is
neither alleged against Mr.. Hoffecker
| IL eAO OooO hOA IL ahJ way otobSO W
the counsel for she rule, or by the
Chancellor in his decision, that there
was neither fraud nor dishonesty in his
conduct. The facts alleged against
him only constitute a mistake of Judg-
ment and have been unable after a
careful search to find q case where a
lawyer has been disbarred for any
other cause but crime or fraud, or mis-
behavior in the conduct of a case,
such as threatening to chastise a Judge,
or the like. 1 think Mr.. Hoffecker is
entitled to a suspension of public
Judgment until his case has been nj
timately determined. He has had q
clean and honorable life before this
community and is entitled to its con-
fideuce until the contrary is shown.
When spoken to in reference to the de-
cision of the chancellor, Mr.. Hoffecker
said: "As a solicitor of the court oi
Chancery must, of course, bow to
its mandates whether like them OF
not. I do not ask any fayors from
this or any other court. All that
ask is even handed justice. have re
quested my solicitors to appeal tb'
case to the supreme court of the Stat
and have no fear of the outcome"
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
RETTER LOCATION SELECTED
FOR NEW SHIRT FACTORY
WILL OCCUPY SITE OF TILGHMAN.S SAW
MILL FRONTING DELAWARE STREET.
Agreement Between W. n. Collins and Ralph
E. Stats Broken by Mutual Consent.
New Building to be Extended.

Another slight setback has been
given the Smyrna shirt factory which
is to be brought here by Ralph E.
Stats, owing to a change of location
which was brought about Saturday
when Mr.. Stats obtained release from
W. H. Collins in whose property on
Main Street he was to locate. The for
mer found that the room was not suf-
fciently light for mis- purpose and the
latter found that there was no conven-
lent place to locate the gasoline tank
which was to furnish power tor the
shirt plant. So the change was a mu-
tual one. Mr.. Stats has now entered
into an agreement with Mrs. Margaret
Bailey to take five year lease on the
property recently used and Familiarity
known as "Tilghman's Saw MILL cor
ner of Delaware and Commerce
Streets. Mrs. Bailey had but short
time ago put the property in shape for
Isaac Berry for a carriage factory. The
latter discontinued business after a
few weeks aud the building has been
unoccupied ever since. The location
of the shirt factory there will necessi-
tate some changes and the contract has
baen given to Joseph Fl. Wright to
move the two story back building
(9Ox32) on . the site of the old
saw mill which has been torn down.
and to build an extension of 2S feet
making the main floor of the factory
2Ox6O feet. The factory will front on
Delaware Street with a driveway en-
trance on Commerce Street next to Bit
zer's Hosiery Mill. Contractor Wright
contemplates having the necessary i'm.
proYements made by the first of next
month.
Manager Stats who has been oper.
ating shirt plant at Lewes, has most
Of his machinery packed ready to shir
and had hoped to be located before
this. He is however, delighted at the
new location and says it is not only
more convenient but will be much
brighter building. There will bt
ample accommodations for all hiI
needs. The factory will start up soor
after the first of next month with 25 Of
30 operators and promises to be busy
and important industry for Smyrna
Mr.. Stats has received a number o
applications, some of whom we're
employed by the Prettyman factory be
fore it burned down. With consider
able trained help to start with, tn
management feels encouraged over tn
outlook. A number of large order
are awaiting them to fill and it
learned that the factory can get all tn
work they want. Under these condi
tiOns it will not be long before tn
plant will employ a force of fifty O
more operators with pay roll that nc
only means much to home labor, bu
indirectly boon to our merchants an
business men where the money wi
largely circulate. For this reason,
no other Smyrna should give heart
support and encouragement to the 81
terprise.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
CHARLES D. STOcKLY NOW A LAWYER.
Passed His Examination Last Thursday and
Will be Admitted to New Castle County Bar.

FhSseu HIS EAamindtiOn Last lnurSoay an0
Will be Admitted to New Castle County Bar.
Mr.. Charles D. Stockly, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John G. Stockly has passed
his examination and will be admitted
at the coming term of the New Castle
County court which will convene in
Wilmington next week. Mr.. Stockly
was registered as a law student under
former Attorney General Herbert Fl.
Ward in the offices of Ward & Gray and
his examination which took place last
Thursday afternoon was passed with a
high average. The Board of Exami-
ners was composed of William S. Hill
les, Esq, Benjamin Nields, Esq.
Alexander B. Cooper, Esq, and John
Biggs, Esq, who congratulated Mr..
Stockly upon his splendid effort. The
latter is a graduate of the class
of 'O1, Delaware College, and upon
completing studies there he en-
tered the law department of the Un-
iversity of Pennsylvania where he
took two years course and then ma
circulated at the law department of the
University of Georgetown, Washing
ton, d. c., where he graduated a year
ago. MIR. Stockly has not made def.
mite plans as to where or with whom
he will chang out his shingle" but he
will settle in Wilmington. His many
friends predict for him a brilliant fu.
] ture,
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB TAKES RECESS
Installed Their Newly Elected Officers Last
Friday and Adjourn For the Summer Months.

At meeting of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club Friday afternoon, the pro-
gram was as follows: Piano Trio,
Misses Price, Beck and Speakman; /;
Resume of the Years Work, Miss
Esther A. Megear; ;Vocal Solo, Dainty
Dorothy" (DeKover) Mrs. Frank
Reynolds; Installation of Officers;
Piano Solo, "LesJoyiux Papillou, "
(Gregh) Mrs. Thomas Coverdale; AFTER
which "Club Tea" was served and
greatly enjoyed for its daintiness and
excellent quality. The Club Members
wish to extend generous vote of
thanks to the Social Committee for the
good cheer extended to them at all the
social functions throughout the past
year. The regular weekly meetings of
the club will now be discontinued un-
til the autumn. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
MASONIC BANQUET At HARMONY LODGE.
Visitation of the 0raud Master, r. Henry
Young, the Occasion Of Enjoyable Evening.

The visitation of the Grand Master
R. Henry Young of Wilmington was the
occasion for an enjoyable banquet at
Harmony Lodge No. 13 A. F. & A. M.
last Friday evening. There were 81
lodges from nine states represented.
Covers were laid for 81. George M.
Stevenson was the caterer. During
the evening some interesting addresses
were made by Grand Master Young,
Mr.. Harry j. Guthrie of Wilmington
and Mr.. Nathaniel f. Wilds of Smyrna.
After the banquet number of songs
were sung by the local and visiting
members. 1t was one of the most en-
joyable affairs given at Harmony
Lodge in recent years.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
SIXTEEN ANNIVERSARY EPwORTH LEAGUE
VIII be Observed at Asbury N. E. Church
Next Sunday Evening With Special Program

The sixteenth anniversary OF the Ep-
worth League will be held in Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday
evening May IA. The following is
the program: Organ professional;
singing, "Marching to Glory" by
choir and league; prayer by Rev. Will
liam FAIRIES; singing, Seeking Lost
Jewels" choir and League; Introductory
address, Cairl Price; junior song; duet
and chorus, J. E. Hoffecker, l.. Nj.
Price, choir and League; remarks by
the representative of the President;
singing, Wanted" choir and League;
offering; quartette, J. E. Heffecker,
Mrs. McCausland, Mrs. Wendell, W.
o. Hofecker; anniversary address by
the pastor; installation of officers;
hymn, son to Victory" League ben
ediction.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
NEW OFFICERS soR SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL
Miss Mildred Start Elected President of the
Literary Society-Other Officers.

The Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School met Friday afternoon
with president Cairl Price in the chair.
After the reading of the minutes of the
last meeting a song was sung by the
school entitled "Speed Away" after
which the election of officers for the
next six weeks took place. The fol-
lowing were chosen: President, Miss
Mildred Start; Vice President, Miss
Gussie K. Chandler; Secretary, Alfred
J. Kirby; Corresponding Secretary,
Miss Mary e. Warner.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
chlldrsus Day Program at Smyrna Churches,

Childrens Day will be observed by
the Presbyterian Sunday School, on
Sunday, May ssth and Asbury M. E.
Sunday School, Sunday, June the 5th.
Extra musical programs are being pre-
pared.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-10
ASBURY EPwORTH LEAGUE MUSICALE.

preparing au Interesting Program OF Local
and FOrelga Talent to be GIven May rs.
There will be musical in Asbury
M' Il. Church, May 25th, under the
auspices of the Epworth League.
MISS Marion Hukill, Elocutionist, and
MISS Willing, leading contralto in the
rirst Presbyterian Church, Whining
'on' will assist local talent. Full an
Houncement will be given later.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
LYNN p. O.

A letter from our former buttermaker
Elmer Olson, states that a baby boy
made his appearance at his home July,
10Th.
John B. Nelson, from near Langford,
is our meat man now, coming every
Saturday.
Mrs. julius Dustrud, from Webster,
was visiting here Sunday.
There will be confirmation services
by Rev. All. Ellie in the Bergen church
Sunday at IL a. m.
The Lynn and Falness boys played a
game of ball here last Sunday and the
score stood Falness 10, Lynn IL.
Miss Alma Amundson is home again
from Webster where she has been
working.
Hagbart Johnson visited his family
in Roslyn over Sunday.
A. G. Paulson our buttermaker made a
flying trip tothe county seat Saturday
Mrs. Anton Norby has been in Web
ster for some time for medical treat
ment.
The creamery shipped 55 tubs of but
ter last monday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
KEEN SENSE OF SMELL.
Channels Can wind n Hunter Over
Half Mile Distant.

Judging from his failure to distin-
hand, as long as they are motionless,
l should say that the organs OF vision
OF cham.ois are scarcely more acute
than those OF human beings. On the
other hand, their sense Of smell is
quite extraordinary; hence the wind Is
by far the worst enemy OF the hunter
The shifting eddies and currents blow
Ing now this way, now that, now up
hill. now down, multiply tenfold the
chances In favor of the game.
l have often asked friends of mine
who have hunted In various countries
as to the distance at which deer and
other wild animals can scent q human
being, and most of them seem to be
agreed that they will wind you more
than mile Off have certainly seen
chamois over half n mile distant make
of In alarm when they could not pos
sibly have seen anyt' - to disturb
them. 1t Is curious. too. how much
more the hunters odor seems to terri
fy them than the mere sight OF him.
In the latter case unless you are quite
close they whistle and move of quiet
ly, turning round every few hundred
yards to look. while II they get your
scent they will throw up their heads
with an expression OF utter disgust
that is highly diverting and without
hesitating a moment gallop away at
top speed.-Longman's Magazine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
Pennington Fashions.

Walter Dolan, of Webster, spent last
week "Wednesday in Pierpont.
A. S. Martyr and wife returned Fri
day from their western trip TO the coast.
Mrs. Maude Harter and son, Harold,
are making their regular visit at the
parental home.
Mrs. HI. G. and Mrs. w. K. VanBrunt
spent one day last week with Aunt
Katie" and Mrs. Helen Kibler.
Neal Finch, of Huron, last week COM
Pleted a several days visit with Post
master Udell and family.
Frank Roberts departed Friday for
Berlin, where he has secured position
with the Herman Goehl Lumber COM
pany.
Miss Jessie Chambers, of Sidney, O.,
arrived Thursday for visit with her
aunt, Mrs. A. @. Roberts, and other
Pierpont relatives.
Mr.. Cressey's entertainment, which
was to have been given at the Pierpont
Presbyterian church Tuesday evening,
has been postponed indefinitely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dougal Cameron. ST.,
are entertaining little harvest hand"
since July 21st, and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
vanatta royalty welcomed one of the
same little s'busy laborers" July 18th.
just pair now at the Cameron
home, and two queens and liking"
in the vanatta household.
Pierpont and vicinity were shocked
Friday to learn Of the sudden death of
Mrs. J. H. Parrot, which occurred at
her home, in Pierpont, that day at Z 20
o'clock, p. m. Mrs. Parrot was enjoy
ing the best of health, and while busy
with her household duties in the after
noon, was suddenly stricken with hem
orrhage of the brain at about 100 o'clock
and passed away at the above stated
hour. Awaiting the arrival of her aged
parents from Minnesota, and relatives
from various points in Sonth Dakota,
the funeral services were held from the
Pierpont Baptist church Tuesday at
200 o'clock. p. m. being conducted by
Rev. Oldfield, Of Clark, owing to the
absence of Rev. @. +. Fountain. Mr..
Oldneld il friend Of Mrs. Parrots rel
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03

atives, of Clark, and his words of COM
fort were eloquent and appreciative.
The church was thronged with SORROW
ing friends and was banked with beau
tiful floral offerings-one being hand
some Degree of Honor emblem, of which
the deceased was an interested and
faithful member. The body was laid
to rest in Pierpont cemetery. Besides
parents, the devoted husband and many
other relatives, three children are left
to mourn the loss of Christian mother,
their dearest friend on earth. Jesse,
the son, has just reached his twenty
first summer, and the daughters, Eva
and Norma, have recently hidden
"goodby' to their happy childhood
days. Words are too frail to express
our sympathy to the home which death
has so suddenly desolated.
August.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
ADMIT 1T is SERIOUS
LITTLE CHANGE APPARENT IN
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION
AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, July 31.-Little change
10 apparent In the yellow fever situa-
ton here. A number of new cases
were unofhcially reported to the board
of health. The campaign in the inter
est of cistern screening continues and
hundreds OF gallons of oil are being
placed In cutters and water recep-
taclss. The large majority of new
cases and deaths continues to be In the
old infected area below Canal street.
The ofaeiai fever report for Monday
Is as follows:
New cases up to 6 p. m, IL; cases
to date. 304; deaths to 6 p. m, s; to-
tai deaths to date. So; new foci. 5; to-
tai foci. As.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
Frnyed CUFFS.

Among the minor arts Of life Of
which we have lately given some In
stances is one which is sadly neglected.
II relates to the treatment Of shirt
cuffs that show the first protest
against the laundry's handling. The
laundress Is cruel, but the man who
pares his shirt cuffs with scissors
heaps folly upon brutality. With the
first touch Of steel the cuff Is ruined.
Light a match and pass 1t round the
frayed edges lido not burn your wrist.
The cleansing IRE win remove the
dross and leave intact the pure gloss
Of the cuff. A cuff treated with IRE
will last laundry generations longer
than the cuff treated with steel.-Lon-
dan Chronicle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
Bryan Going Around the World.

Madison. Wis.,, July 29.-After a
banquet given him by the Democrats
of Wisconsin Colonel William J. Bryan
told a few intimate friends that he
would soon start for trip around the
world. The trip will last from one to
two years. He will join Mrs. Bryan
In Japan, for which country she has
started. 1t Ii expected he will travel
East
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
Teachers Examination.

The next regular teachers examina-
ton for state and grade certificates will
be held in Webster, on Thursday and
Friday, August IL and IS, beginning at
8 o'clock a. m,
All applicants who were not attend
ants of the Day county institute for
1905, will be required to bring evidence
of attendance upon some Institute. The
records for Day county institute are
easily consulted and will show the
attendance of those who were there
J. H. Hetley,
County Superintendent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03

Not only does the speaker Of the
house of commons enjoy the material
benefits Of lordly residence at West
minister palace, salary of $4,000 a
year. f100 year for stationery and
two hogsheads of claret and 1000
ounces Of plate on election, but he en-
joys the less substantial advantage of
taking precedence Of all other COM
moners. BY an act of 1850 II was pro-
vided that the lords commissioner Of
the great seal not being peers shall
have and take place next after the
peers Of the realm and the speaker
Of the house Of commons."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
CAR MORE WARLIKE
TALKS OF CONTINUING sTRue.
GLE UNTIL THE JAPANESE
ARE CRUSHED.

London, Aug. "A dispatch to the
Times from st. Petersburg says that
another imperial telegram, even more
warlike than the emperor's reply to
the Orenburg clergy, appears in
Wednesdays Oficial Messenger. The
emperor, replying to an address from
Khabarovsk, heartily approves the
recommendation to continue the war
until the enemy is crushed, and above
all not 10 think of cession Of territory
or the payment of an indemnity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Aug. 1.--Cattle-Good to
prime steers. S5.2o05.4o; poor to me.
dium, 33.0o95.1o; stockers and feed
ers, S7O0@425; cows and heifers. 81
00Q4.60; calves. $3.000700. Hogs
Mixed and butchers. S5.50@6.1o; good
to choice heavy. t5.S5@6.05; light.
$5.650s.071z. Shssp-Good to choice
wethers. shorn. $4.50G4S0; Western
sheep. shorn, s4.o00475; native
lambs. shorn. s5.0o@7.oo; Western,
l5.Q06710
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-03

Yes we have it and just as good a
coal, both hard and soft, also wood
none better, and prices right. We have
remodled our sheds 50 as from now on
there win be no dust or slack to con
tend with, every ton guaranteed TO be
just as represented, all orders delivered
promptly.
Thanking one and all for past favors
and hoping for a continuance of same,
we remain yours very truly.
Forbes Fuel Company.