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Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
PARLOR MEETING AT CHESWOLD.
Held Under the Auspices of the W. c. T. U.
al Home of Mrs. MoIIie Hsrdcastle Last
Thursday EVening-fine Program.

CHEswoLD, Dec. 12:AOur W. G. T.
U. gave what they call ''parlor So
cial" at the commodious home of Mrs.
Mollie Hardcastle last Thursday even
ing when one of the most enjoyable
meetings of the year was held. The
home in the first place being so we'll
adapted for this purpose, added much
to the enjoym snt and success that re-
suited. Nearly hundred were pres
ent from Cheswold and vicinity to en-
Joy the literary and musical program
which was rendered. Refreshments
were served and was q feature of the
evening. In the large dining room
suspended over the refreshment
table was a globe which was encircled
with white ribbon and from it also
white ribbon streamers reached to the
four corners of the room was notice
able feature Of the decorations. The
most inviting of this part of this dec
oration was the bountiful supply o.
cake and blocks of cream of which
those about the table partook. The
program was rendered as follows
Singing america" instrumental duet
Miss May Bunker, violinist and Miss
Mary Anderson, pianist; "WelcOme'
Florence Hardcastle; vocal solo, Mar
garet Goodhand; recitation, "Firs
Settlers Story. Mrs. Maggie Learned
instrumental solo, "Patriotic Medley
Miss Helen Jones of Dover, pianist
vocal solo, ~Down in the License
Saloon" Norman Hoffecker; shol
comedy of three characters engaged i
heated discussion of woman
. Rights, JoRiah Allen, Samanthy, h
wife, and Betsy Babbitt, impersonate
respectively by Mr.. BY .Shahan, Mis-
r. Ella Cetterson, and Miss Etht
> Hardcastle; instrumental duet, Mil
i May Bunker, violinist; and Mr.
Bunker, pianist; recitation, "Hannf
8 Jane Miss Bessie Middleton,
" Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
SMYRNA BOYS BANQUET IN NEW YORK
Join In a Delightful Dinner Given by the Del
aware Society of New York Last Tues
day Evening at the Victoria Hotel.

New York, Dec, 1O:-The Della
ware Society of New York, held
its Sixteenth Annual Meeting and
informal dinner on Tuesday evening,
Dec. 5th at Victoria Hotel, New York.
The officers elected last year were re-
elected. G. D. Hawkins, formerly Of
Kenton, president; and VIII. Stayton,
formerly of Smyrna, secretary. The
! informal dinner was an experiment and
although the attendance was not large,
the object of getting in closer touch
with each other was accomplis he'd.
There were no formal speeches, how
ever five minute speeches were made
by Mr.. Stayler, Mr.. Cannon and Mr..
Medford Cahoon. DR.. Marshall gave
the boys" good laugh by doing a
"cakewalk." William II Staytol and
Jack Weldon, formerly of Smyrna,
made short but interesting speeches.
The "Darktown Quintette' a tloup of
colored men, entertained the members
while the latter did justice to the we'll
served dinner. The most enjoyable
part however, was the meetin" Of the
"boys" and chats about home and
the Diamond State. That place Of en-
chantment, the old Mil. Pond, with its
: never-to- be-forgotten pleasur es:-the
swimming hole" the fish stories we
told and magnifed with each re-telllng;
the wonderful baseball games which
5 we always won; the ghost scares; the
moonlight raids on grape arbors, Joe
Carter, ''Doc" Massey and other grape
culturists in the neighborhood of
Smyrna, should be thankful that they
had no Vineyards in those days, on the
: nights "these boys" told about; the
mysterious nightly visits to water
= melon and turnip patches, and other
things that only interest a crowd OF
, home sick boys grown tall.-T. S. S.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
ADDI. Ks TO BUILD TROLLEY IN SUSSEX
Wants 10 Join Promoter Clicks Company al
Kent County Line and Give Sussex Service.

Waits 10 Join Promoter Clicks Company at
Kent County Line and Give Sussex Service.
Edward Addicks suddenly descended
on the lower part of the state yesterday
and before evening had laid bare a
plan to give a gigantic trolley railway
system to the lower part of the state,
and appeared before the Sussex Levy
Court and secured permission to build
a line. Mr.. Addicks was accompanied by
Thomas Curry, of Greenwood, and to
those who asked him if the trolley sys-
tenn was really to be built he replied
that he had money laid away for the
purpose and that everything would be
cash. Mr.. Addicks said: "The people
want 1t and they shall have it. Tht
court has granted us right of way ovei
every road in Sussex county. We will
90 from Milford to Lewes and Reho
both first, then across the country
westward. 1 have sold out my Ken
county franchies to Promoter Gicl
and he will probably meet us at Mil
ford with his trolley" 1t is expecte
, that the Addicks trolley system wi
secure the right of way already owne
by former Senator Charles Wright an
, his associates for line from Lewe
, through Georgetown, Knowles's Cros
, Roads, Middleford and into Seafort
Other points to be reached are Draw
bridge, Milton, New Market, Cedi
/. Greek and into Milford where it is
! connect with the proposed Kent count
system.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
SUSPICION OF FOUL PLAY IN
ALLEY MILLS SHOOTING CASE
INQUEST TO BE HELD THIS EVENING
MAY DEvELO OP INTERESTING EVIDENCE
BlackistOn, the COlored Man Who Died From
the Wounds Inflicted, Buried Last Tuesday
Attorney GeHeraI Takes a Hand.

Since Attorney General Richards has
decided that the holding of an inquest
over the remains of Samuel Blackls-
ton, who met his death by being shot
with rife ball through the temple, in
tenant house near Alley Mills re-
Gently, is within the jurisdiction of
Kent County, Deputy Coroner Will
liam A. FAIRIES has called the jury to
meet at his place of business this even
ing. The material witnesses are be-
ing gotten together and an interesting
inquest may result as suspicion
points strongly, that their was foul
play in the affair. The remains of
Blackiston were inferred last Tuesday
on the authority of Attorney General
day that Deputy FAIRIES had a jury i'm
panneled with L. G.. Click as foreman
ard George Cunning as secretary. Ow-
ing to the misunderstanding in the
matter as to whether the case came
within the jurisdiction of New Castle
County where the colOred man was
taken to the Wilmington Hospital and
died, or in Kent County where he
lived and the shooting occurred, the
Inquest has been delayed. Coroner
Chandler of New Castle, contendeC
that it was his affair and Deputy Coro
ner FAIRIES, who receives nothing fol
his services and only acts in the ca
pacity for the convenience it gives hin
III the northern part of Kent County
felt that the inquest should be he'll
{ here. It was not until Monday tina
the Attorney General woke up to tn
situation enough to render an Opinio
and now the case will be pushed for a
there is in it. That there was fol
play in the matter is strongly SUI
: picioned and if the material witness'
can be gotten together there may
" some interesting reading. Tribbit
"a the companion of Blackiston, who WI
d. present when the shooting occurre
g. is still at large.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
CENTURY CLUB TO PRESENT 1.-THE RIVALS
Will Give the Pretty Five Act Comedy Which
Made Famous Actor Joe Jefferson Popular.

The Art and Drama Committee of
the Twentieth Century Club of Smyrna
Mrs. John P. LeFevre, chairman, will
present on Christmas night ''The
Rivals" a five act comedy, one of the
plays by which Joe Jefferson, the ia
nous actor, achieved great reputation.
The cast has been chosen and rehear-
sails are going on nightly. 1t promises
to be one of the most delightful enter
tainments ever given by the Club.
The costumes which will be IN keep
ing with the spirit of the time of the
play, will be secured from Van Horn
& Son, Philadelphia, and are the same
as used by professionals. The cast
will be as follows: "Sir Anthony Alb
solute, Mr.. E. i. POntz; Captain
Absolute Mr.. John P. LeFevre; "Sil
Lucius O'rrigger" Mr.. William G. An
thony; "Faulkland" DR.. Robert A.
Comegys; "Acres" Mr.. Charles How
ell LeFevre; "Fag" Mr.. George W.
Cunning; David" Mr.. John S. An
thony; Thomas" Mr. John S. Anthony
"Julia" Mrs. Marion Coverdale
"Lydia Languish" Mrs. A. E. Jardine
Mrs. Malaprop" Mrs. II. ID. Boyer
"Lucy" Miss Agnes Carrow.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
CONTINUOUS TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Went Into Effect on Smyrna-ClaytOn Exchange
Saturday Night; Howard Arnet, Operator.

After several months of expectancy
on the part of the hundred or more
subscribers in this town and Clayton,
the long-hoped-for continuous tele-
phone service went into effect Satur-
day night. Howard Arnet, who was
recently employed to take the position
of night operator had acquired suffi-
cient training to enter upon his duties
and Saturday night the new system
went into effect. This means that the
subscribers of Smyrna and Clayton
will have access to the phone anytime,
day, and night and Sundays. The con-
tinuous service makes it more valua-
BILE in the home and should increase
the number of residence phones in
this exchange. In cases of sickness,
fire or robbery, the night service
should commend itself as most valua-
BILE acquisition to say nothing of the
commercial and social side of the phone
which in this day and generation needs
no argument. True, there may be few
night calls but then there is a sense oi
relief to know that the phone is acces
sible anytime you need it. Subscrib
ers are pleased that the Diamond State
Telephone Company have installed
continuous service.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
CHEswOLD GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS.
After an Interesting Meeting and Address by
Prof. Ford, New Officers Were Elected.

CHEswoLD, Dec. 12:-Rural Grange
which has very active membership and
steadily increasing in number, put in
full evening last Friday, meeting at
G. 30 for election of officers, WSiGhlwas
followed by an address by Prof. J. a..
Ford, of Delaware College on eduea-
ton. Following his address various
questions asked and discussed bearing
upon the school system of this state,
both present and prospective. The
following officers were elected: Mas
ter, Edward A. Evans; Overseer, JEFF
ferson Cooper; Lecturer, Mrs. Orietta
Emerson; Steward, w. g. Savin; AS
sistant Steward, John r. Legar; Chap
lain. Rev. J. E. Cote; Treasurer, o.
/ H. Evans; Secretary, Marion Dawson,
Gate Keeper, Rev. A. j. Lods; Ceres,
Mrs. Edward A. Evans; Pomona, Mrs.
W. Savin; Flora, Mrs. A. j. LodS
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. J. Cotes
Assistant Secretary, A. L. HOffecker
The grange will meet until further
notice each Saturday afternoon at tive
o'clock in the hall over Hermon An
dersons store.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
REV DIR. WATT RECEIVED WARM GREETING
Back Ia His Pulpit Sunday Much Improved
In Health After Several Weeks Absence

After several weeks absence for the
benefit of his health, Rev. Robert
Watt, d. ID. pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church return ed to his pulpit Sunday
much improved and received warm
and hearty informal greeting by the
friends and members of the church.
The Sunday morning service was
taken up in the administration of the
Lords Supper and in the evening the
usual union Epworth League and
Church services were held, at which
time DIR. Watt gave an interesting SER
mon. DIR. Watt is very popular with
his congregation and the informal
greeting he received was warm, sim
cere and hearty.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
PROFITABLE RESULTS OF FARMING
Department OF Agriculture Shows What Stu
pendous Industry That OF Farming
the Hen Brings In 500 Million Dollars

the Hen Brings In 500 Million Dollars
The annual report of Secretary Will
son of the Department of Agriculture,
affords gratifying evidence of the sub
stantial prosperity of the farmers of |
the country. Agriculture being the |
source and foundation of all other
forms of wealth, when the farmer
thrives, his afiuence stimulates every
form of industry. The wealth pro-
duced on American farms this year,
reaches the highest aggregate ever at
tanned In this or any other country, "a
stupendous aggregate of results of
brain, muscle and machine" The
money value of the combined product
for the year, is represented by bewild-
ering figures Sc, AIS, O1O, 900. 1t is es-
timated that if the tide of prosperity
should recede, it will be found three
years hence that American farmers,
constituting little more than third
of the population, have created wealth
within ten years equal to half the en-
tire national wealth created in three
centuries.
Corn is easily king among American
agricultural products. 1t reached its
highest production last year and its
highest value-$1, ,216, 900, 900. Next in
Importance as a wealth producer for
the farmer is the COW. the value of
dairy products reached the handsome
total of $685., 100000. The value of the
hay crop for the year was $605, 900. 600.
In the descending scale, cotton follows
with an expected yield of $575, 900. 900.
The wheat crop, though the yield was
exceeded in previous years, reached d
recordbreaking value $525, 900, 900
The hen does not figure in the quota
tions of the speculative markets, lik,
cotton and wheat, but if the industry
of the ben keeps the pace the value o
poultry products will rival that o.
wheat and cotton. Last year the hel
added about $500, 900, 900 to the nationa
wealth, coming within $25, 100000 o
the record breaking wheat total.
Taking the country over, the valu
= of farm lands is increasing, accordin
to Secretary Wilson, whatever may b
. the situstion in certain sections in th
u east. Within the past five years {
i prosperous conditions and better d
rected efforts" farm values have il
creased 33.5 per cent, about one-thirt
representing an amount approximate
4 So, 1873, 100000 In the face of thei
/ stupendous figures, who shall say tn
er farming does not pay? The farme
+ are contributing vastly to our expo
Is trade, and have or eated a balance
y trade in favor of this country, offset
'lr ing an adverse balance against man
Oh features and other non-agricultur
lg products.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
HISTORY DAY AT THE CENTURY CLUB
Interesting Program Rendered at the Meeting
of the Womans Club Last Friday Afternoon.

Last Friday afternoon was "History
Day. in the Century Club and the fol-
lowing program was rendered: paper
'sThe Reign of Elizabeth" Mrs. q. 3.
Dwight; vocal solo, Miss Mary Roberts; /;
Selections from "Kenilworth," Miss
Agnes Carrow; "The Story of the
Tower" Miss Laura Bell; violin solo,
Miss Grace Lloyd; The Merry Adven
lures of Robin Hood" Miss Muriei
Janney.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
MRS. RACHEL cox OF CHESTER DEAD
Passed Away at Her Home ia Chester Lass
Friday After a Lingering Illness.

Mrs. Rachel A. Cox, of Chester, Pa,
formerly of this vicinity and mother
of Mrs. Jesse Vane, Mrs. John Ford
and Mr.. William Prettyman of near
Smyrna, died on Friday after linger-
ing illness in the 6sth year of her age.
Deceased was we'll known in this
vicinity. She was married twice her
first husband being Mr.. Prettyman OF
this vicinity and her second husband
Mr.. Amos Cox of 115 East Seventh
Street, Chester, who survives her. Fun
eral services were held at her late resi-
dence in Chester Monday evening and
the remains were brought to Smyrna
on the train arriving here at 9.42 yes
terday morning and inferred in Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
STATE GRANGE TO MEETAT GEORGETOWN
DR.. J. J. black of New Castle viii Speak on
"The Duty of State 10 Her Detectives"


The convention of farmers from all
parts of Delaware in conjunction with
the Delaware State Grange at George
town next week, will hear an impor-
tant address from DIR. John J. Black,
of New Castle who will speak upon the
subject Of "The Duty of the State to
her Detectives. - DR.. Black will con-
slider the proposition from the follow
ing stand points; First, the treatment
of detectives in early times. second,
modern methods of care and educa'
ton of the feeble minded, the blind,
the deaf and the dumb and the Grim
inal classes; third, the old aud the new
way of treating tuberculosis. The
great contest now being waged through
out the world in combating this di-
sease. Sanitarium treatment; home
treatment. Tuberculosis in our aims
houses. After the address there viii
be given full opportunity for free din
cussion of the subjects. This sittinI
of the State Grange will be entirel
free and public.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
BRADFORD MURPHY DIES AT DOVER.
Well Klowa Delaware Railroad Man Fer
merIy of Clayton Passes Away.


merIy Of Clayton Passes Away.
Bradford Murphy, for many years
trainmaster of the Delaware railroad,
died at his mothers residence on
South State Street Tuesday evening,
aged So years. The deceased was the
son OF Rev. Thomas Murphy, who was
one of the pioneer pastors of the Pres
byterlan Church of this town. MIR.
Murphy has been an invalid for sew
eral years and gradually grew worse
until his death came in a sudden
sinking spell He was consis-
tent Regular Republican. The fu-
neral was held at his late home
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock. Inter
ment at the Presbyterian Church. A
number of prominent railroad men, OF
Clayton and the Delaware road at
tended the funeral.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
EDw. G. WALLS ADDS SHOE DEPARTMENT

Bought Stock Of Mems and Boys Shoes From
hall and Megear, Latter TO Keep Ladies' Shoes
Hall & Megear sold last week their
line of mems and boys shoes to Ed
ward G.. Walls our well-known clothier.
The latter took the entire stock and
moved it into his store where he has
added a shoe department which will be
made an interesting feature OF his
business. Hall and Megeai will still
continue to handle ladies, Misses and
chiIdren's shoes in iucreaBed assort-
ments and quantities and al the same
time make more of specially OF their
dress goods department This busi-
ness change Is an important one for
both stores and should be interesting
reading for their many patrons.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
Stores VIII Keep Open Laie Uudl Xmas.

For the benefit of Christmas Shop
pers, the stores of Smyrna will keep
open all evenings from now until
Christmas. Shoppers will find ad-
vertising c,lums of the ZINES a safe
and reliable directory.
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13
MiddIetOwu yestry calls New Rector,

The vestry of st. Anne's parish,
Middletown, has extended call to
Rev. Albert Edward Clay of Foxburly,
Pa. to the rectorship of st. Anne's.
This church has been without a rector
since Rev. W. J. Wilkie, after a roc
torshir, of IA years, resigned in Octo-
har lafif
Smyrna times., 1905-12-13

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.
La Junta tribune., 1905-08-19

securing the husbands consent
Taylor objected To being ignored in
the matter
r. A Steen. accompanied By his
daughter. Miss SAidee. left Thurs
day morning for Denver for a few
days visit
Floyd Cook. who used to hold .
clerical position in the First National
Bank in this city three years ago.
vas a La JuntA visitor Thursday for
a few hours between trains Mr..
Cook has been working in . bank in
Zion City. ILL.,. Dowie's model city.
ever since leaving here. and accom-
panied the Dowieites 20 New York
on their missionary crusade about a
year ago. Mr.. Cook was on his way
TO PAlo Alto. Calf. To enter the Law
department Of Leland Stanford Uni
versity.
La Junta tribune., 1905-08-19
Tee osys IN Denver.

An opportunity Of spending two
days in the Queen City of the Plains
will be given on Sunday. August
9th. when the Santa Fe will run a
special train excursion, starting
from Larned Kan. at 7:52 p. M.
August 26th. and arriving in Denver
at 1890 o'clock Sunday morning.
The train will leave La Junta SUM-
day at 3:55 q. m. and the rate will
be 6.75. Returning leave Denver
8 p. m. August 18th. In addition to
Denvers's many other attractions
there will be 4 game of baseball be-
tween the Denver and Sioux City
clubs on the 9th, and Denver and
st. Joseph on the 18th. Everybody
is going. Why not you? Ask the
local agent for further particulars.
La Junta tribune., 1905-08-19

Sermons at IL a. m. and Z p. m.
by the pastor. Subjects: Inter
probation of Scripture" and "A Bad
Bargain" Everybody cordially in
vited. Other services at the usual
hours.
DO not miss the midweek prayer
meeting. But one and half weeks
between now and the close Of the
conference year. Everything must
he in good shape. Help to make
ready for the new year and the new
pastor.
La Junta tribune., 1905-08-19
she,se, asv. .. 2. csssssss.

Mass and sermon every Sunday.
except first. at 10 a. m.
On first Sunday Of each month
mass and instruction at 8 a. m.
Sunday School at 3p. m.
Evening services at 7:3O o'clock.
except second Sunday Of month: also
on first Friday for Sacred Heart
League.
Confessions every Saturday. ex-
cept the third.
La Junta tribune., 1905-08-19

Sunday Services: Holy commun-
ion at 7.3O a. m. Sunday school at
10 a. m Morning prayer and SER
mon at II O'Clock. Subject Of morn
eng sermon. Church Work" Even
ing prayer and sermon at 8 o'clock.
Subject. The Unjust Steward :"
All are welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1905-08-19
soss soaa ,ecaa ,ress

Trade with the La Junta Drug
Company.
Take your prescriptions TO the La
JuntA Drug Company.
Thompson will show you bargains
in carpets and portieres-
All carpets and portieres at Kan
sas City prices at Thompson's-
See Wonderly for dry batteries
for gasoline engines. automobiles.
etc.
Rooming house. rented now At SO
per month. will sell for S2.25O.-
r. b. Cook.
have an opening for a loan Of
81 .3OO twelve per cent money on
chattels- Il. Cook.
Clarence Milford went TO work in
the grocery store of Howe 4 Son
yesterday morning.
Charles Mcdonald is acting as day
yard master in place of ''Boss"
Howard. the departed.
Mayhew House Furnishing Co..
undertaking. embalming. Phone.
A2 black: night phone. 4s2 red.
| can place plenty of eight per
cent first mortgage on real estate
money. Have you any!-R. b. Cook.
G. A. Kilgore is in Granite. Colo,
this week taking observations Of the
progress Of the work on the Otero
reservoir dam.
Sala Bacharach. who is working in
the car clerks office in Pueblo these
days. was La Junta visitor the first
Of the week.
A. S. Rankin. Of Topeka. chief in
spector in General Manager Hurley's
Office, was a La Junta visitor Thurs
day on official business.
Mrs. J. X. Pearson. assistant deputy
county clerk. is enjoying her annual
vacation and visiting relatives in
Kiowa. Kan. this week.
Mrs. J. P. Handy arrived home
last Wednesday from Topeka. Kan.
where she has been visiting relatives
during the past two weeks.
have a rooming house PROPOSE
ton for sale at a genuine bargain:
rents for $50 per month: you can
get it for s.. .3OO. R. Il. Cook.
Will kilgore left Thursday morn
ing for Palo Alto. Calf. where he
will attend Leland Stanford Uni
versity during the coming year.
John Essipg. the water man. left
Thursday night on No. for Hol-
land, Mich. to visit relatives and
friends during the next two weeks.
Mrs. Lowe. of Kirksville. Mo-,
who has been visiting the family Of
J. J. Kinsel during the past two
weeks, left for Colorado Springs
Thursday morning.
Jack Winston Brown filed a GER
tificate from the Colorado State
Board Of Health with the county
clerk Thursday. licensing him to
practice medicine in Otero county.
DR.. E. W. Ragsdale. who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever. is hold
ing his own and no alarming symp-
toms have developed. He rested
better Thursday night than at any
time during his illness.
The quarterly examination Of
teachers was in progress at the office
Of the county superintendent of
schools Thursday and Friday Of
this week. Yesterday the at
tendance was fifteen to one-fifteen
young ladies' and one lone man-poor
man.
Henry A. Buchtel. chancellor of
the University Of Denver. preached
two very able sermons at the Meth
odist church last Sunday. and incl
dentally succeeded in raising slOO,
assessed against the local church.
for the current expense account of
the university.
Thursday WAS the hottest day of
the season. the thermometer reg
istering 100 in the shade at the
postoffice bookstore. the highest
record this summer. Yesterday was
perceptibly cooler and life was not
such q burden ~ it had been for
several days previous.
po,- w D A.hh,, 1900. r IL