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Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-04
Coming Attractions

MASON OPERA HOUSE-The next
attraction at the Mason opera house is
Nat Goodwin, coming on Tuesday, June
6, for five nights and Saturday matinee,
presenting THE Usurper" Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings and Saturday
matinee, said to be the heaviest pro-
duction that Goodwin has ever carried
Mr.. Goodwin is of the opinion that
1.-THE Usurper" is the best play he has
had in the last ten years. On Thurs
day and Friday evenings will be given
"A Gilded Fool'-Saturday evening
only, "An American Citizen"-probably
the last season that Mr.. Goodwin will
present these old favorites.
BELASCO THEATER-"What Hap
pened to Jones" scarcely needs intro
duction to Los Angeles or to any other
city in the world for that matter. for as
a farce it has taken rank as the most
hilarious success ever written. In the
hands of the Belasco theater stock
company it should draw full houses
every night. Every member of the big
cast will have place in the play.
George Barnum has personally directed
the rehearsals and brought the action
to the satisfactory whirlwind pitch.
Margaret Langham, Fannie Yantis,
Agnes Rankin, Joseph Galbraith.
Thomas Oberle, Richard Vivian are
some of the players whose names are
guarantee of an artistic performance
The mounting of the play will be on
the usual elaborate Belasco standard
The usual matinees will be given Thurs
day and Saturday.
BURBANK THEATER - Manager
Morosco has been prevailed upon to
revive the well liked play of the mission
days, "Juanita of San Juan" and tina
announcement is made that the Bur
bank stock company will present the
piece for the entire week beginning this
afternoon. The play is already in re-
hearsal for New York and London pro-
ductlons and it is a matter of great
pride for Manager Morosco is enabled
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-04

wanted. Good drama, of course. can
not be distinctly didactic; but the play
wrights will do better work If they
are more sincere and earnest, and ap-
them to be.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
SUPERIOR COURT ENDS SESSION AT DOVER.
BUSINESS Dispatched With UuusuaI Quickness

BUSINESS Dispatched With Uuusual Quiekness
and Not So Expensive as Contemplated.
The Kent County Courts closed Fri
day after two weeks session. The
expenses of the court were considera-
bly less than was expected from the
number of cases listed. The expense
account of the clerk of the peace for
the Court of General Sessions
amounted TO SSO3.1s, and that of the
prothonotary for the Superior Court to
S413.SO total of S1,21S.4S. In the
Superior Court Tuesday argument
was conducted in the case of William
Boyd VS.. Mary Fl. Cloud, appeal
from the register of wills. The court
overruled the appointment of J..
Frank Wilds, as administrator of
the Joshua Boyd estate and also
overruled the removal of William
Boyd, as the original administrator of
the estate. The latter remains the ad-
ministrator. Joshua Boyd was lately
resident of Smyrna. He died on the
first day OF June this year. His only
heir at law was John L. Boyd. Will.
liam Boyd, the son of John l.. Boyd is
his trustee by appointment of the
Chancellor. On the 7th of June last
William Boyd was appointed by Reg
lister of Wills, Hudson as the admin
strator of Joshua Boyd. A paper pur
porting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Joshua Boyd was presented
before the Register of Wills for proof
but caveat against the proof of sale
paper was filed by William Boyd a
trustee of his father. The question a
to whether or not the said paper was I
will was thereupon sent to the court t
be tried by a jury. Later in Jun
} Mary H. Cloud, who was step -daugh
, ter of Joshua Boyd and also devise
t and legatse in the paper purporting t
be will of Joshua Boyd, petitione
the Register of Wills Hudson to rt
move William Boyd, as administrator
The Register granted the petition, r.
I moving William Boyd and appointin
! J. Frank Wilds IN his place. An al
peal to tie Superior Court was takel
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
THREE WEDDINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Miss Mary Ford Weds Harvey JarreiI-J. c.
Thornley, Weds Miss Cannan. Charlie
BOehmler Weds Miss Lulu Outten.

A quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Rural Mail Carrier and
Mrs. Walter Ford on Union Street,
last Wednesday evening when their
daughter, Miss Mary J. Ford was mar
ried to Mr.. Harvey D. FARRELL, son of
G. Wesley FARRELL Of Thoroughfare
Neck. The ceremony was performed
at 8 o'clock by the Rev. Albert Chand-
Ter in the presence of the family aud a
! few invited friends. There were no
wedding attendants. Miss Florence
FARRELL, sister of the groom, played the
wedding march. A reception followed
the ceremony during which the guests
were served with refreshments. Later
in the evening MIR. and Mrs. FARRELL
left amid a shower of rice and good
wishes for their new home near Green
spring, where Mr.. FARRELL conducts a
farm.
The home of Mrs. John W. Tucker
on east Commerce street was the scene
of quiet wedding at 1870 o'clock
Monday morning when her brother,
Mr.. James Craig Thornley,, of near
Sassafras, Nd. was united in marriage
to Miss Katharine Cannan, Of Galena,
Md. The groom is also a brother of
Councilman Charles 2. Thornley,, of
, the firm Tucker & Thornley,, overall
manufacturers. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of few rel
! atives and friends by the Rev. Robert
: Watt, D. D., pastor of Asbury Nj. E.
Church. Monday evening Il reception
was given the happy couple at Mr.. and
Mrs. Johu ". fuckers and a goodly
number were present to extend their
VI congratulations and best wishes. Mr..
and Mrs. Thornley, left the next morn
ing for his farm near Sassafras, Nd.
u Charles F. BOehmler, son of Mrs.
& Eva X. Boehmler, and Of the well
known firm of E. X. Boehmlor & Son.
u bakers and confectioners, was quietly
u married last Tuesday evening to Mis-
ic Lulu Nj. Outten of Townsend. Th'
ID ceremony took place at the Nj. E. Par
:" sonage by the Rev. J. w. Jones. The.
oi will reside in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
.LEIPSIC MAKES OVERTURES
FOR TROLLEY CONNECTION
WANT PROMOTER CLICK AND HIS COMPANY
TO EXTEND THE TROLLEY THERE.
Mass Meeting to be Held in Leipsic Friday
Night When Mr.. Click Will Meet Them.
Clearing up Belmont Complications.

President U. G.. Click of the
Smyrna, Kent County and Delaware
Bay Traction Company is still at work
clearing up the Belmont complications
and despite the delays is getting the
work we'll under way. The friends and
legal advisers of Belmont have pointed
out to him that he has nothing but a
losing game and it has had the effect
of creating some spirit of compromise
which heretofore has never been shown.
The legal battle contemplated bids
fair to give way to some amicable set
tlement which will be entirely favor
able to Mr.. Click and his company and
when this is accomplished there will
be nothing in the way of an early troll
lev construction. To further insure a
right of way Mr.. Click has dealt with
every property owner on the road to
Woodland Beach the past week and Sc
cured consents in writing from each,
giving an easement right to the center
of the road in accordance with the
q terms of the charter and the resolution
, passed by the Levy Court. An effort
may also be made to have forty foot
+ road made the entire course to Wood
j. land Beach.
v While the route from Clayton t.
Q Woodland Beach will receive the frs
a attention, Mr.. Click has about ar
d ranged to construct the line from
n Smyrna to Dover. One of the larges
e Trust Companies of Philadelphia mad
If an offer to Mr.. Click Monday to take
ir the bonds and matters are getting il
h shape to do something. The Dove
N people, we learn, are enthusiast
,e about the trolley and want it extende
as down the state. Overtures ale no
It. being made by the business men I
d. Leipsic to have the trolley come thel
:" and Friday night next mass meetir
g. will be held to discuss the projeC
n When the Belmont complications a
A entirely cleared, an6 Mr.. Click doe
d. not want to start the work until it
n. the Levy Court will meet in speci
a. session to receive and confirm the r
n ports. This meeting is announced f
,er tomorrow week. After this an a
m plication for charter will be made al
es the work will start in earnest.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
TEACHERS INsTITUTEIN TWO MORE WEEKS
Will be an Event Looked Forward to by Many
and Chart VIII be on Sale November 10.

Two more weeks and the Teachers
Institute of Kent County will be with
us. The people of Smyrna, many OF
whom have learned to appreciate the
intellectual treat it affords, are looking
forward to the occasion with more
than usual interest. 1t will be held IN
SMYRNA. on November 22d, 23d and
Gath. The day lecturers will include
DR.. G. W. Gerwig of Allegheny, Pa
and DIR. Dawson of Delaware College.
On Thursday, Rev. H. I. Quigg OF
Georgetown, will be the speaker and
on Friday Rev. George Edward Reed,
president of Dickinson College, and
DIR. Houck of Harrisburg, Pa. Miss
Josephine Fletcher, teacher OF music
in the Wilmington schools, will have
charge of the music which will be
feature of the institute. The evening
entertainments include the Lyric Glee
Club, DIR. Frank Dixon, who Will lee
ture on "The Man and the Mass,
and Ernest Gamble Concert company
on Friday night. AS previously an
nounced, the above entertainments ar
of high class order, possibly the bes
combination in musical and literar.
way ever offered to the people o
Smyrna. The complete course of tn
entertainments can be had for S1.O
including reserved seats. Day Lectures
free. Patronize the Institute course
1t not only gives you a rare opportur
ity to hear the best artists in the bus
mess, but by encouraging Superb
tendent Carroll you help the cause
education and make it inducing
bring the Institute to Smyrna anothe
year. The chart will be on sale
Weldon's drugstore. Thursday, M
| vember 10th.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
DR.. MOORE TO LECTURE AT CENTURY CLUE
Well Known MiddIetOwn Divine Will Favor the
Ladies With Talk on His EJgIand Travels.

DIR. F. II. Moore, of Middletown,
will lecture next Friday afternoon,
November 10th at the Club Room.
The ladies of the club will please take
notice of the fact that the meeting will
begin at 2 o'clock sharp. Non-mem-
bers being admitted on payment of
small fee. The following meeting was
the subject of the meeting last Friday
Paper. "The Early Literature of Eng
land" Mrs. F. F. Evans; piano duett,
Miss Edith Beck, Miss Bertha Price
Tennyson's "Holy Grail Miss Kath-
arine Beckett; reading, "Parsifal
Mrs. J. W. Anthony; trio, Misses
Lillian Speakman, Edith Beck, Berthf
Price.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Owns Cat That Hunts Like Dog.

One of the most remarkable cats on
the Eastern Shore is owned by Mr..
Benz. NJ. HAZEL, of Millington. This
cat goes out in the fields with Mr..
HAZEL and when bird is shot it will
bring it to it's master and seems to en-
Joy hunting as much as any we'll trained
dog. The other qualities OF this CA
are just as remarkable. Kent News
Chestertown, Md.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO
VIEW SMYRNA RIVER ROUTE
ENGINEER FLAGLER, SENATOR ALLEE AND
CONGRESSMAN BURTaN EXPECTED FRIDAY
Manager Jardine of Transportation Company
Will Take Them Over Route Showing In
prOvements Made and Further Needs.

With a view of working up interest
preparatory to making another effort
to get an appropriation from Congress
for additional improvements to Smyrna
River, Manager A. E. Jardine of the
Smyrna Transportation & Manufactur'
ing Company has extended a personal
invitation to MAJOR G. A. f. Flagler,
United States Engineer for this Dis
tr1ct, George W. T. Miller, assistant
engineer, United States Senator j.
Frank Alice, Congressman H. X. Bur-
ton and ex-senator L. H. Ball to come
to Smyrna Friday and go over the
route. H. M. Taylor, president of the
Smyrna Transportation & Manufactur-
ing Company will also be present and
assist Mr.. Jardine in pointing out the
work that is needed. The distinguished
visitors will leave Smyrna Landing on
the Steamer G.. f. Brady at noon. The
cuts recently made by the Government
will be viewed and after passing Brick
store Landing, the need of more cuts
will be pointed out whereby the route
can still be shortened three or four
miles, making the total distance be-
tween six and seven miles to the Bay OF
about half the original route. When
the mouth of the Smyrna River If
reached, the advantage of building
ietty will be shown. 1t has been esti
, mated that it will cost about $35, 900 tC
build the jetty which will make per
J manent the work of removing th'
troublous sand bar which has cost end
less amount of annoyance to navlga
ton. With the pointing out of tn
3 improvements already made and tn
, improvements contemplated, will b
S shown the commercial advantages @
K Smyrna and the making of quick an
S easy water route for fruit shippers
# Manager Jardine hopes to impress De
d aware's representatives at the Nations
o Capital with the urgent needs Z
i Smyrna River and will solicit their al
n in getting a $50, 900 appropriation froi
Y the coming session of Congress to carr
If on and complete the work already b.
d gun The dredging machines are sti
is working in the river and have fully
rs months more work before the presel
d contract is completed. In addition
/" cleaning out the cuts, depth of seve
e. feet at mean low water is being MAJ
is throughout the course Steamer Bra(
We in having a regular schedule of lea
n ing, twelve O'Clock noon from eaC
e. end is meeting with success al
r. with the additional improvements co
at templated, Smyrna would enjoy up-t
,rt date shipping facilities.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
SPECIAL SERVICE AT AsBURY CHURCH.
Mrs. Charles Wesley Gree1 Former Mission
ary to Japan will Occupy Pulpit Sunday.

Mrs. Charles Wesley Green, form
erly a missionary in Japan, and now
in this country, will make an address
under the auspicies of the W. F. M.
S. "Mrs. Green" says Rev. DIR. Watt,
sis one of the most eloquent and
interesting speakers have ever
heard, and the subject she is to speak
on is of great interest to all. She
describes the people, their Gus
toms, habits and peculiarities and also
the great out look for the cause OF God
in the Island Empire. I especially
bespeak for Mrs. Green full hearing
we will all be edited and charmed.
Let none miss it. 1t is more than
missionary address. Be sure and be
present"
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
GAME SEASON OPENS NEXT WEDNESDAY
Erroneous Impression Has Gotten Abroad
That Season Begins Next Saturday Nov. ii.

Erroneous Impression Has Gotten Abroad
That Season Begins Next Saturday Nov. II.
The statement printed recently in
newspaper article from Dover that the
season for rabbits, quail, etc., opens
on Saturday, November II, is erroneus
and may cause gunners who try to
start out for game on that day consid-
erable trouble. The season opens on
Wednesday, November Is throughout
the state for rabbits, quail, and squir-
rel. The last Legislature passed a
law making closed season for squir-
rels in New Castle and Kent counties
except between November Is and JAM
uary of the succeeding year. 1t also
is unlawful in New Castle and Kent
counties to destroy the nest of squir'
rel at any time. The Delaw are Game
Protective Association has wardeni
throughout the state and will cause th'
arrest of any person hunting protected
game before November 15.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
HOME MISSlONDELEGATES AT WELLINGTON
Sixteen from the Society at Smyrna Attended
an Interesting Meeting at MilIingtOn. Nd.

du iutSICstlnS mGGNuS a. mlilinStVus Uius
An interesting meetit g of the Wom-
ans Home Missionary Society was
held in the NJ. E. Church at Milling
ton, Nd, yesterday, which was largely
attended. Sixteen from Smyrna formed
pleasant hack party and drove over
in the morning. They report a most
delightful day and were warm in their
praise of the hospItable welcome given
them. The meetirg was addressed by
Mrs. n. NJ. Brown and Mrs. Weldin
of Wilmington, who gave an enthusi-
astic report of the work and of the
good that is being done. A sumptuous
dinner was served at the noon hour.
Those from Smyrna were: Mrs. John
P. Hudson, Presiding Elder and Mrs
VIC Koons, Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Robert
Watt, Mrs. Laura Temple, Mrs. F. r.
Postles, Mrs. Annie Price, Mrs.
Margaret Collins, Miss Lizzie Rey-
nolds, Mrs. John A. Hofecker, Mrs.
W. A. Stevens, Mrs. H. w. Tschudy,
Mrs. w. L. Dunn, Mrs. Joseph Wright
and Mrs. Benjamin Collins.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
MUCH LOCAL ENTHUSIASM
OVER ELECTION RETURNS
RESULTS IN PHILADELPHIA AND MARYLAND
EAGERLY SOUGHT BY MANY PEOPLE
Gang Rule Aunihllated By an Overwhelming
Vote By the City Party-Amendment Re-
ceives Crushing Defeat In Maryland.

oou6 NutS huutuitatso ny oh
Vote By the City Party-Amendment Re-
ceives Crushing Defeat ln Maryland.
There was much local enthusiasm
over the election which took place in
the several states yesterday especially |
in Pennsylvania and Maryland. There
was no organized effort to receive the
returns last night although some news
was caught as it passed over the
wire. Senator Gorman's constitutional
amendment, the great issue IN Mary
land, under which O,000 negroes and
hundreds of foreigners would have
been disfranchised, has been defeated
in Baltimore City by large majority,
estimated on early returns at 10000 to
$4,000. The Democratic managers
hoped to overcome Baltimore city's ma
iority in the counties, where trick bal
lots will result in the throwing out of
MANY thousand ballots incorrectly
marked by illiterates. Scattering re-
turns from all the western counties,
however, show large majorities against
the amendment; and in some of the
eastern counties, where it was believed
the trick ballots would greatly help
the measure, the majorities are not
nearly so large as the Democrats ex-
pected. The complete defeat of the
amendment is assured by $4,000 ma
jority.
Mayor Weaver's campaign in Phila-
delphia against the organization lead
ers, Israel W. Durham. Senator Boies
.Penrose and others, was a whirlwind
of success, the majority against the
so-called "bosses" being estimated al
as high as so, 900. There were numer'
GUS conflicts, but no one was severely
injured, and more than 500 arrests
were made. Never before have so many
ballots been cast in local election IL
that city. In Ohio John M. Pattison
Democrat, defeated Myron L. Merrick
Republican, (incumbent) by abou
$4,000, the temperance element havinl
aligned themselves with the Demo
Gratis. A notable feature of the electio
in that State was the formal announce
ment by George B Cox, the well-know
Republican leader of his retiremer
from active politics. The Massachu
settles Democrats concede the electio
of Curtis Guild, Jr., Republican,
Governor, and claim that Henry n
Whitney, Democrat, has been electt
Lieutenant Governor. The most stu
born fight was made over this la
named office. The election was on IL
issue of reciprocity with Canada al
tariff revision, and seems to have I
suited in something of a compromis
The Republicans seem to have elect
their judges and drainage board d.
Chicago. The election in Rhode
land is in doubt, but seems to indies
the reelection of George III. Ute
Republican Governor. In Virgins
very light vote was cast. Congre
man Claud A. Swanson, Democrat, {
feats Judge l.. l.. Lewis, Republic
for Governor by about 20, 900 maiori
The Republicans appear to have gain
several members of the Legislatu
George B. Mcclellan (Tammany De
ocrat) was reelected Mayor
New York by a small plurality o
James W. Osboree (Tammany Der
crat. Hearst carried Brooklyn b
ough with a plurality of 1898 o
Mcclellan.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
PROGRESSIVE HALLOWEEN DINNER.
Seven Young Ladies Give Delightful Enter
tainment In Honor Of Miss Marjorie Rob-
ertsOu, Guest of the Misses Arthurs.

tainment in Honor of Miss Marjorie Rob-
ertsOn, Guest of the Misses Arthurs.
KENToN, Nov. 7:-Seven young
ladies entertained at a progressive
Halloween dim er on Wednesday even
ing at seven o'clock in honor of Miss
Marjorie Robertson of Moosic, Pa,
guest Of the Misses Arthurs. The ta-
bles were spread for fourteen and all
very suggestively decorated. The first
course was daintily served at the home
of the Misses Downs, and on entering
the dimly lighted hall with its spookey
appearance, one would have been
tempted to retrace their steps had 1t
not been for the tempting dining room
beyond. The chief decoration was a
miniature shock of fodder in centre OF
table, and skeleton chandelier lad
ened with candles, which lighted the
room beautifully. This was surely the
work of some clever workman, The
second course at the home of the
Misses Arthurs will not only be re-
membered by its bountifulness, but
also by the many different faces OF the
pumpkin family, greeting you from all
sides as you entered the hall and din
ing room. In the centre of table was
a large pumpkin with fourteen candles
representing number of guests present.
On entering the home of Miss Ber'
tina Bailey, where the third course was
served, all attention was turned to the
COW corner where two individuals
we're seemingly oblivious to thu
numerous comments being made IL
regard to their friendly attitude. AT
ter the guests were convinced tina
these were only members of the pump
kin family, cleYerly disguised, the.
a repaired to the dining room where tn
: table was tastefully decorated with
o huge tub cut from a pumpkin, file
: with fruit, and was lighted by fourtee
e candles mounted in ears of corn. Th
/ last course was served at the home
/ DIR. and Mrs. Frank Virden, and the
e home was beautifully decorated wit
e autumn leaves and table was lade
'e with fruit. The menu cards were dor
1f in water colors, and each course WI
d given in phantom names: Flrs
s. Liquid Love Apple;''' secon
l. ''Roasted Harbinger of the Morn
al Our warm friends from Ireland r
OF duced to subjection; Staff of Life; Go
i'd tribution from foreign country;
M school girls delectatlon; Thir
~ Minced Goodness, Maryland's Favo
e. ite, A donation from Spain, Import
ill ton from Brazil; fourth, Jack ola
tern pastry, and its satellite. Aft
MT dinner Halloween games were e
to joyed. Those present were: Miss
en- Marjorie Robertson, Moosic, Pa, L
oe Downs, Susan Arthurs, Katharl
ay Downs, Bertha Bailey, Sylvia Arthu
w. Margaret Virdin; Messrs. james 5
Gu terfeld, Dover; DIR. R. Hirons Clifto
nd Homer Hudson, Charles j. Sudl
IN Smyrna; Mason Bailey, John w.
TO- thurs and I)r. Frank Virdin, Kent'
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Isaac 0. Berry BUYS the Flick Property.

Mrs. John Flick OF Honeoye Falls,
n. Y. has sold through the realestate
agency Of Cosgriff & Reynolds, her
property on lower Delaw treet to
Isaac d. Berry for $500. 4 welling
is now in tenure of Vern Phillips
and possession will be Civ n Mr..
Parry the 6rst of Marc next.~p
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
REvIvA. DOWN IN THOROUGHFARE NECK.
Conversions at Friendship Church, Rev. Albert
Chandler Pastor, Numbers Twenty-Five.

Chandler Pastor, NumDers I"ehty't"O.
The big revival which has broken
out at Friendship NJ. E. Church in
Thoroughfare Neck under the pastor
ate of Rev. Albert Chandler now num-
bers %. The meetings have been lar
gely attended aad much interest has
been manifested. Penitents have been
forward each night this week and con-
versions have resulted. Pastor Chand-
Ter however, purposes closing tie
meetings this week as he has announced
that he will begin protracted meetings
at Severson's NJ. E. Church next Sun
day evening. In view of this fact
there will be no preaching service at
Severson's next Sunday afternoon
and effort will be directed toward max
ing the evening meetings success.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
BIG REVIVAL IN PROGRESS NEAR KENTON
Twenty eight Conversions at Central NJ. E.
Church and Religious Awakening Manifested

KENToN, Nov. 7; The revival meet
ings at Central church on Kenton Cir
cult are still in progress and the Lord is
ciously blessing the people. Shouts
of praise are heard all over the church.
Sinners are being converted at every
meeting. Twenty eight young men
and women have been happily con-
verted. And they give proof OF their
conversion by becoming efficient mis-
sionaries through the congregation and
leading the unsayed to Christ.