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New-York tribune., 1905-06-03

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New-York tribune., 1905-06-03

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Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
SMYRNA TALENT AT ORGAN RECITAL,
One OF the Finest Musical Programs Ever
uiVeu In Smyrna Rendered at the Presby.
terlan Church Monday Night.

Smyrna had every reason to he nroud
OF It's former townsman, Prof. G. Vir-
gil Gordon, of the Virgil Piano School
OF New York City, Monday evening.
when at the Presbyterian Church he
gave an Organ Recital that possibly
ecllpsed any ever given in SMYRNA.
The church which was prettily decor
ated was we'll filled with an apprecia-
tive and music-loving audience. Prof.
Gordon, who since he left Smyrna has
been rising rapidly in his profession.
was given a cordial welcome and the
we'll selected program which he rend
cred was musical treat that will linger
long with those who had the pleasure
OF hearing him. His complete mastery
OF the organ, his wonderful technique.
and his power of expression held the
attention of his audience from begin
ming to end, and there was not a num-
Der rendered that did not receive
hearty applause. His rendition of
the overture "Semiramide" (Rossini)
was one of the finest selections ever
heard here. The whole program was
deserving of highest compliments and
the one proud feature about it, was that
1t was entirely Smyrna talent. DIR. Rue
ben E. Denney of Philadelphia, former
Smyrna boy, sang a baritone solo
Excelsior" that made most excellent
impression. Miss Mary Roberts in her
soprano solo "Oh Dry Those Tears"
WAS at her best and her rendition was
superb. Mr.. W. G. Anthony rendered
his cornet solo "Cantabile Pour a Pts
ton with pleasing effect which has been
considered one of the best he has ever
rendered before a Smyrna audience.
1t was a fine program from beginning
to end and much credit is being given
to Miss Mary LeFevre and Miss Eliza
beth Denney for bringing such talent
together. The program was as fol-
lows:
Sonata No. Mendelssohn
Martini
o. Spinney
OHeItOlre ue St GrSOn
Prof. c. Virgil Gordon.
Bass Solo-"ExeelsiOr" ........... Harry VonTilzer
DR.. Reuben f Denney.
Variations upon an Original Theme. Hesse
AndantlnO .Chauvet
Easter Ofertoire 20 Filiir ............ h tiste
Prot. C. Virgil Gordon.
Cornet Soo-"Cantabile pour Piston.
FaucOnier. Op l4O
Mr.. w. G. Anthony
kousean
rinale........ Lemmens
Prof. G. Virgil Gordon.
Soprano SolO-"O, Dry Those Tears ......
Theresa Del Riego
Miss Mary Roberts.
Nuptial Cuilmsnt
Meditation kson
Overture sem iramide'. Rossini
Prof c. Virgil Gordon.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
CENTURY CLUB now STOCK cONp,NY
Incorporated C,sdsr the Lavs Of Delaware as4
Fully Organized For Busiasss-Nrs. ".
". Tschudy Elected Prssidsus.

The Twentieth Century Cllb 0f
Smyrna is now a stock company. in
eorpOrated under the laws Of the STATE
of Delaware and fully organized for
business. The capital stock Of the
corporation is s., 900 divided into I've
thousand shares OF one dollar each
which is to be held by the Club women
exclusively. At a meeting Of the stock
holders last Tuesday. eleven directors
were elected as follows. Mrs " ".
Tschudy, Mrs. J. ". Clifton. Mrs. Fl.
z. Hall, Mrs. ). 7. Reynolds. Mrs. c.
}. Raymond, Mrs. J. f Ho-fecker.
Mrs. ". G.. Hill, Mrs. f. F. PostLes.
Mrs. F. L. Evans, Miss Laura Bell
Mrs. Levi Anthony The directors
met Monday afternoon auI elected the
following officers: President, Mrs. ".
W. Tschudy; Vice Presileu-, Mrs. J.
W. Clifton; Secretary, Miss Laura
Bell; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Z. H0fecker
When the necessary fund shall have
been raised the Smyrna Century Club
corporation propose building a -1ita-
BILE club house on a site vet o be Sc
lected and conveniently located as
near the centre Of the etOwn a. possible.
For the past year or more the lalies
have been giving entertainments ani
etc, for the purpose of raising a club
house fund aud have now nearlv $500
in money and subscriptions With
next Fridays meeting the club enters
upon a new year Of club work aud be-
fore this has passed the plans for :
new and up-todate clubhouse viii Be
we'll under way. The Twentieth Cen
tury Club is one Of Smyrna's popular
organizations and now that 1t has be-
come an incorporated body, It prom
ises to fulfill larger field Of useful
ness in the community than ever be-
fore.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
MEETING OF HOSE COMPANY LAST NIGHT

Directors Ordered to Purchase 5OFeet of Rome
For ROping off Streets-Amusemen Hall.
large and enthusiastic meeting of
the Citizens Hose Company of Smyrna
was held last evening with President
H. B. Grieves in the chair. Mr..
Grieves took up the question of ropipg
off the streets during the progress of a
fire, as suggested by the Town Coun-
Gil, and after some discussion the Di-
rectOrs were authorized to purchase $50
feet of rope. The Hose Company will
ask for the authority of the Town
Council to introduce this cropping off
system" which will probably be auth
orized by ordinance. Messrs. F. F.
Evans, George Cunning and John
Patterson were appointed committee
to look into the advisability of build
ing one story extension 40x40 feet to
the Hose Room for the purpose of an
Amusement Hall. To hold the inter
est of the members, it has been deemed
expedient to offer some attraction in
the way of amusements and to this end
the Company desires to add a shuttle
board, pool and billiard table, gym
nasium outfits, and other things, SINH
lar to those provided for fire companies
in other towns. The Committee will
wait upon the Town Council and get
their consent and will ask for esti-
mates. The directors were authorized
to have closet built for soap and
towels. Five new applications for
membership were presented. The
Hose Company is now 80 strong.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
YOUTHFUL ROBBER CAUGHT IN ACT
Lester Grant Effects Entrance Into Turner's
Meat Store, LOOts the Money Drawer and
Later Attempts a Bold Escape

AS the result of bold daylight rob-
berry at George W. Turner's meat store
between II and 70 o'clock Sunday, Les
ter Grant, son of W. B. Grant was ar
rested, arraigned before a magistrate
and held in bond IN sum of $500 for his
appearance at Court. He was locked
up and would have been taken to Do
yer but his father accompanied by
Abel FAIRIES, F.. E. Postles, and W. H.
Collins went his bail and he was re-
leased. 1t appears that young Grant
effected entrance in Turner's Sham
bles by prying open a window in the
rear of the store and while in the act
was detected by Miss Jennie Wheat
man. He made his entrance easy and
went directly to the money drawer and
secured some coins, amounting in all
to about dollar and left by the same
way he entered. He was again seen
scaling fence by Miss Wheatman and
her mother, Mrs. Samuel Wheatman.
Later Mr.. Turner secured warrant
for young Grants arrest. Policeman
Turner went direct to the residence of
William Stuart on Commerce Street,
where Grant boarded and was met at
the door by the latter. Hemade no OBJ
jectiOns and under pretense of wanting
to get his coat, he dashed for the rear
door TO make his escape. Turner fol-
lowed him and even to the extent of
firing at him with his revolver, failed
to bring him to time. The chase con-
tinued to North Street and resulted in
Grants arrest. The latter had hidden
in the hen house of Mrs. Susan
Thomas and when discovered was
crouched in corner, He was taken
in custody of Policeman Turner to
Magistrate Cummins and after hear.
ing was held in $500 bail for his ap.
pearance at Court, and in default was
taken to the lookup. 1t was learned
that his case could not come up until
the fall term so three or four hours
later his father and three others wen
his bail as stated above Sunday was
the third time Turner's shambles haG
been robbed, one time of $500 and an
other time of dollar or more of pen
nies. There seems to be general re
gret that one who had been raised
with such good influences should g
wrong so early in life. The affair hal
caused more than usual interest anC
excitement.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
HELP WANTED AT SMYRNA INDUSTRIES.
Opportunity For Families Wanting Employ
ment TO Move and Settle In Smyrna.

ment 10 Move and Settle In Smyrna.
With the excellent home industries
we have and those which are to come,
the opportunity is open for families
wanting employment to move to
Smyrna. Smyrna's busy home indus
tries can employ considerable more
help if they could get them. The bas-
ket mill which has started up is in
need of men and boys, who are willing
to work and want to make good wages.
The Company cannot begin to get the
help they want and the boy who is
quick and ready has an opportunity to
make money manufacturing grape and
peach baskets. The girls can also find
plenty of employment, for we under
stand Tucker& Thornley's Overall Fac
tory could increase their force consid-
ersbly if they could get the operators
who are willing to learn. The same
can be said of Bitzer's Hosiery Mill.
Now another new industry the Smyrna
Shirt Factory is to locate in
Smyrna in the Collins property on
South Main Street. This plant will
need possibly thirty or forty girls
when it starts up the middle of this
month. Smyrna is a good healthy
place and cheap place to live and has
all the advantages that you would ex-
pect to find in wide awake progress
sive town. Let us encourage our
home industries for when we encour-
age them we are helping the growth
and prosperity of the town.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
SMYRNA HOSE COMPANY ENTERTAINMENT
"WOVen Webb" Given at the Opera House
Friday Night Before Crowded ffOuse.


The entertainment given under the
auspices of the Smyrna Hose Company
was well patronized Friday evening by
large and enthusiastic audience who
not only wanted to see the comedy
drama, but wanted to show their ap-
probation for the faithful and efficient
services of our Fire Company which
has done so much good in Smyrna.
The title of the drama was ''The Woven
Web" thrilling story of the Civil
War in four acts which was we'll pro-
duced by Dover talent. Those of the
cast who won popular applause we're
P. G. Tomlinson as 'Uncle Toby" and
W. L. Simmons as 'Tim." Others
in the cast were Miss Blanch KERN.
Miss May KERN, Miss Lulu Gibson,
R. d. Simmons, M. NJ. Tomlinson, S.
81. Boyer, and Thomas Clark. The
specialtles were also clever and heartily
applauded. Shapley's orchestra of
Smyrna furnished good music between
acts. The gross receipts amounted to
$97 of which fifty percent went to the
Dover performers.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
NEW OFFICERS TWENTIETH CENTURY t.us
Elected Friday AfrernOOn for the Ensuing Year
Mrs. Samuel J. Reynolds Presideaf.

The annual election Of officers took
place at the Twentieth CenturtSClub
Friday afternoon. The oficersSIec 4
will be installed next Friday aftsSnossn
after which the club will adjourn for.
the summer months. Ths's officers
elected were as follows. President.
Mrs. Samuel ]. Reynolds; 1st vice
President, Mrs. ". B. Megear; 2nd
vice-President, Mrs. William Bags;
Recording Secretary, Mrs. II. C.
Tschudy; Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs. W. G. Hill; Treasurer, Mrs. A
L. Hudson; Chairman Of Program.
Miss Eunice Anthony; Education,
Miss Cora Tschudy; Literature, Mrs.
Fl. P. Hall; History, Miss Laura Bell;
Art and Drama, Miss Edith Beck;
CIvics and Home Science, Mrs. Jas
Anthony; Social, Miss Lizzie Rev
nolds; Philanthropy, Mrs. John Rob
erts; Music, Miss Bertha Price. Eng-
land was the topic selected for the
year.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
FREES HALLMAN POUNCED
UPON BY THREE NEGROES
ATTACKED SATURDAY NIGHT WHILE ON
HIS WAY HOME TO SMYRNA LANDING.
Was Walking With Sam Wheeler at the Time
and Both We're Knocked Down Without
PrOvOcatiOn and ViciOusly Assaulted.


While returning to his home Satur-
day night, s. Frees Hallman, a quiet
and peacable citizen of Smyrna Land
ing, was attacked by three negroes in
front OF the 'old dryer" at the town
limits and without any provocation
was assaulted in Vicious manner and
left in the road to recover the best he
could. Hallman in walking out had
Overtaken Samuel Wheeler on his re-
turn home to the William David farm
and the two were walking along to-
gether when the attack was made.
Wheeler was knocked insensible by
the blows of the negroes. Hallman
was battered in the face and head, and
was kicked with such force in the side
as to cause internal injuries. Hallman
was able to get home without assist
ance. As soon as he was able, he ap-
peared before Magistrate Cummins
and had warrant sworn out for the
arrest OF the negroes which was made
by Constable Boyer yesterday. Will
liam Wilson OF the Wilmer Stats Farm
in Thoroughfare Neck was the only
one in the lot arraigned before the
Magistrate who was identified. Three
other negroes-BilI Evans, Joe Lee.
and man named Williams were ar
rested but could not be identified and
were released. Lee proved an alibi.
Despite the fact that the charge
brought by Hallman and~Wheeler was
for assault and battery with intent to
kill, Magistrate Cummins only fined
William Wilson $500 and costs for
each case, amounting in all to little
over $1,000. Hallman claims he is not sat
istied with this decision as he does not
believe the punishment is sufficient fol
a man who will deliberately try to beat
out another mans life who is walking
peaceably along the public highway anC
for his future protection and the protec
tion of other law abiding citizens, ht
purposes taking the case before
higher Court. He left this morning
for Dover to confer with the State.
Attorney.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
PRETTY HOME WEDDING AT OVERLOOK
Mrs. n Margaret May Walker Unlted in Marriage
to Mr.. Frederick A. DabOlI Saturday.

to MIR. Frederick A. DabOlI Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret May Walker of Over
brook, Pa, sister of Mrs. Edward
Farrell of this town, and well known
in Smyrna, was united in marriage
Saturday evening to Mr.. Frederick A.
Daboll, of Philadelphia. The GER
emony took place at the residence of
the bride, SO5 Highland Avenue, which
was beautifully decorated for the occa.
sion. The bride, who was unattended,
was given away by her brother, DR..
William @. Mitchell, of Philadelphia,
and Mr.. Morgan Daboll, brother of the
groom, acted as best man. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. S.
Vernon, D. d. A wedding breakfas.
followed the ceremony at which rs or
100 guests participated. The bride
and groom left shortly after for a we'd
ding trip which is being spent in a
tour of the Southern States. The
groom is the Philadelphia manager of
the Charles Warner Company, of Will
mington, and is we'll and popularity
known. They will reside at SO5 High
land Avenue, Overlook, Philadelphia
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
FIRSTTO Old POTATOES FROM HIS PATCH.
But They Were Last Years and Were ReIIshed
by Harry Deakyue and Family all the Same

BLAcKBIRD, May 2:-In a recent is
sue of the Times, it was told that Keif-
fer pears had been found under the
snow in good condition. A similar ex-
perience was discovered by Mr.. Harry
Deakyne of 1.-THE Leyels." Some
days ago he dug up a basket and a
half of potatoes from the ground, and
they were eaten and relished by his
family. These potatoes were left from
last year, and the wonder is during
this severe winter they did not freeze
as some were very near the ground.
His brother-in-law. Mr.. Harry Glib
bons on an adjoining farm, had the
same experience.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
STREETS TO Be ROPED OFF
DURING PROGRESSOF FIRE
COUNCIL ORDERS THIS SYSTEM ADOPTED
FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HOSE.
Secretary GrieYes to Take the Matter Before
Hose Company and Have Il Made a Part
OF Their Rules and Regulations.

Alta meeting of the Smyrna Town
Council Friday night President Rey-
nolds made suggestion that was con-
sidered we'll by the Council, and that
was, that in all cases of fire in the fu-
ture the streets should be roped off and
travel suspended until after the Hose
Company was through with their work.
During the recent Grieves Livery sta
bic fire, teams we're more or less in ev-
ldence in the fire district and in one or
two cases President Reynolds noticed
heavy wagons loaded with phosphate
and other material driving right over
the hose as though it was nothing but
sticks of wood. The high pressure of
water prevented the wheels from do
ing any damage to the rubber hose,
but had the pressure been low the
tires would probably have cut or dam
aged the hose considerably. The Town
has just payed over $500 for a lot of
new hose and for the protection of
this and other owned by the town.
President Reynolds made the sugges-
tion. All the members of the Council
agreed with Mr.. Reynolds and Mr..
Grieves asked that the matter be left
with the Hose Company and he said he
would bring it before its next meeting
and have the ''roping off system
adopted as a part of the Fire Compan-
les duties. Under this ruling all
streets in the vicinity of the fire where
fire plugs are used will be shut off to
traffic while the fire is in progress.
The session of Town Council was a
briei one after which they adjourned
to attend the Hose Company enter
tainment at the Opera House. All mem.
bers reported present but Councilmen
Stockly and Robinson. Chairman
Grleves of Light & Water Committee re-
ported that the standpipe had received
two coats of paint under the direction
of Harvey Jones, the painter, and was
very satisfactory. There was enough
graphite still left to give the standpipe
a third coat of paint before taking the
scaffold down. This action of the
committee was concurred in by the
Council. As soon as the standpipe has
received third coat the scaffold will
be taken down. Secretary Grieves sub.
mitted letter and estimates from the
Allegheny Coal Company of whom the
town has been purchasing its coal for
the past two or three years. There wa ,
a reduction in price over the previous
year and Mr.. Grieves thought the
town should avail itself of the re
duction by giving an order at once
The subject was discussed and on mo-
tion of Secretary Grieves a contract
was given to the Allegheny Coal Com
pany for 700 tons of Argyle coal f. o. b.
Smyrna at $3.50 ton. The following
bills were read and allowed: Salaries,
$256.O0; j. r. Cummins, police, S5. 90;
S. J. Reynolds, money advanced fol
scraping standpipe, $500; Columbis
Incandescent Lamp Company, $45. 80;
Joseph Jess and Joseph Collins, SS. 75
P. B. &. W. Railroad, S272. 21; B. B
McCawley, $500; Total. 5000. 90.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
STATE FEDERATION OF WON EMS CLUBS
VIII Meet at Milford on May the 18th and 18th
and Promises to be Enjoyable Occasion.

viii Meet at Milford on May the 18th and 18th
aud Promises to be Enjoyable Occasion.
Mrs Hervey p. Hall, Miss Hester
Megear. delegates, and Miss Anna
Hough and Mrs. j. E. Hoffecker alter
mates, will represent the Twentieth
Century Club of Smyrna at the Del
aware State Federation of Women's s
Clubs which will hold its annual meet
ing in Milford on May II and 1S. On
May II the programme will include
Greetings from the clubs" Only
short accounts of each clubs work dur
ing the year and talk on Forestry
by Mrs. Williams, In the evening
Professor Pierson, of Swarthmore,
will speak on "Kipling." Professor
Pierson is a delightful speaker and
those who have already heard him
will gladly welcome him again, while
those who have not had that pleasure
would do we'll to take this opportunity
of making his acquaintance. On May
IS the general officers of the Fedora
ton will be elected. These officers
are elected for term OF two years.
The Milford Club extends cordial in
vitation to all club members to be pre-
sent.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
ROBERTS. DOWNS OF HARRINGTON DEAD.
Former Clerk Of the Peace Of Kent County
Passes Away After Lingering Illness.

Passes away Alter Lingering Illness.
Robert s. Downes, member of the
Kent County Levy Court, having been
elected to that position at the last gen.
eral election, from the Ninth Repre-
sentative District, Harrington, died at
his home in Harrington Saturday
morning after an illness of several
months from a complication of di-
seases. He was about 65 years of age.
He was deputy Sheriff under Sheriff
Luther Shaw and afterwards was
elected to the Office of Clerk of the
Peace of Kent County, his term expir-
ing two years ago. Mr.. Downes made
an efficient officer in both capacities
and was highly respected by the
courts and other officials who had any
dealings with him. He leaves a widow
and several sons. His funeral took
place yesterday, Tuesday, and inter-
ment was made at Hollywood Gene
terry.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
AsBuRy CHURCH usHrRs AND COLLECTORS
President [. Frank Boyer Announces fiis
Appointments fer the NOath Of Nav.

President L. Frank Boyer Of Asbury
Usher's Union announces the follow
ing appointments for May: Ushers, q
M; Harry Collins, W. L. Porter. I-E-
Brown. Charles Turner; p. N Harry
Shapley, W. E. FAIRIES, T. c. Arm
strong. Collectors, a. m, ". ".
Hynson, J. Frank Webb, A. D. Cole.
W. q. Roe; p. NJ, G.. r. Stevenson,
Vernon Phillips, William S. Dishl, Z
P. Collins. Epworth League, J. E.
Jefferson, j. o. Winford Books. Z.
T. Porter, G. j. Sudler.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
Head Of RsrIss' Plumbing Department.

William Grant has accepted a posi-
tion with William FAIRIES at the Iron
Front Hardware and will take charge
of the Plumbing Department.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
H. 3. Grleves Livery Stable to be Re. Built.

Grieves' Livery Stable which was
destroyed by fire last week, will bel
built. @. P. Gears is having the de-
bris cleared away and will start to re-
build at once, better and more sub
stantial building.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
CLAYTON MURDER CASE UP At COURT.

Edward Brown Standing Trial For the Mardsr
Of James L eathrem Last June.
Edward Brown, eolored was placed
on trial yesterday afternoon for the
murder Of James Lethren, farmer At
Clayton on June II last. Brown killed
the man with a pitchfork. It is said
the defendant will plead self defense.
He is being defended by Henry
RidgIsy and s. NJ. Harrington, Of
Dover. The trial will probably last
two days.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-03
SPECIAL SERVICES At ASBURY ME- CHURCH
DR.. Watt Has Two Sermons. the EysaiHg
Having Reference to Action Of Legislature

There will be special sermons IN As
bury NJ. E. Church Sunday. In the
morning the subject will be Some
Reasons That Hinder the kingdom Of
God." In the evening the subject viii
be ''The Present Crises in Delaware"
The evening sermon will have special
reference to the action Of the late leg
islature. The pastor Graves q good
hearing on both of these subjects
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
FOUND"
Odd Nollco in Prominent South
ern Paper OF Interest 10 Salt
Lake City pcsidenis.

one OF the best known newspapers
In the South is the Guide OF Dunn,
y. e.. It's publisher j. i, Pltman.
sends us the following clipping with
request 20 publish.
Found. by the editor Of the Guide,
"a bottle Of liyumoi, the wonderful
treatment that cures cotarrh without
stomach dosing We can speak IN high
est praise OF lts remarkable power to
cure and relieve catarrh OF the head
ana throat. This mention II made not
as an advertisement, but IN the interest
of those who suffer the torture Of that
terrible disease. catarrh.'
In sending the clipping Mr. Pitman
wrote the following letter;
81 enclose "a little piece from my
paper. issued today You viii see from
this that desire 10 push the selling OF
Hyomel as far AS possible / am using
n I'm my own family and find that a
gives the desired relief so that / take
pleasure IN spr aiding far and near the
knowledge OF this sure relief for ca
tarrh."
T.. g.. Schromm In preparation for
the catarrhal troubles Of this season Of
the year has ordered a large stock OF
HyomeL and sells Il under guarantee
to refund the money II 10 does not re-
lleve. The complete outfit costs but 81.
and extra bottles can De obtained for so
cents. Ask him 20 show you the strong
guarantee under which he win sell lt.
This remarkable remedy medlcates the
air you breathe. soothing and healing
the mucous membrane OF the air pass
ssges. and making a complete cure OF
the worst case OF catarrh.