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Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
CLEARING UP COMPLICATIONS
FOR TROLLEY CONSTRUCTION
PROMOTER CLICK DISPOSING OF THE LEO
BELMONT CASE BEFORE GOING AHEAD.
lntimated that the Railroad and Trolley Men
Have Had Discussion Over The Smyrna
Branch and that Deal will be Made.

In an interview with U. G, Click,
Esq promoter of the Smyrna, Kent
County aud Delaware Bay Traction
Co. this morning it was learned that
matters were progressing slowly but
surely. Effort has been entirely spent
the past week in clearing up the Leo
Belmont and other complications so as
to make the way absolutely clear be-
fore applying for charter and beginning
work of construction. Last week it
was announced that Belmont de-
manded $4,000 to get out of the way,
but legal steps are being taken to head
Belmont off. Mr.. Click thinks that he
will accomplish this by Monday next
at the latest, and within ten days after
this the first spike in the new road will
be driven, The Board of Directors
which we are informed will be COM
posed of Smyrna and Dover men, are
all selected and have qualified. These
will be announced later when they
meet to effect a permanent organization.
The money, Mr.. Click says, is waiting
in Philadelphia ready to be drawn
upon and he sees nothing in the way
of the early construction of the trolley
when work once gets started. At a
meeting with the railroad officials last
week it is intimated that a satisfactory
arrangement was discussed by which
the railroad would, in the event of the
trolley being constructed and in perfect
running order, surrender the passenger
service but still hold on to the freight
and that such deal would be entered
into by which Smyrna would not lose
its indentity, but that railroad tickets
would be good on the trolley line with
the name of Smyrna as prominent al
ever on the railroad maps. In thi:
event there would probably be down
town ticket Office, and the trolley would
use the Smyrna Branch track, it'll
extension through Commerce Stree
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
HALLOWEEN WAS mERRILY cELEBRAED
Streets Were Filled With mummers and a
Torch Light Parade Attracted Attention.

Halloween was celebrated last night
with the usual amount of interest and
accordingly the streets were given way
to the mummers who turned out in
large numbers and made merry the
while with their pranks. Some of the
costumes used for disguise were very
grotesqre. Later in the evening men,
bers of the Knights of Golden Eagles
formed parade aud followed by
large contingent of mummers they
marched the streets in torch light pro-
cession and made an interesting show
ing. In the meantime there we're a
number Of Halloween parties, notable
among which was the Epworth League
sociable held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Hynson. Most of the
League were masked and they had q
jolly time. The evening was spent in
Halloween tricks in which the oracles
were consulted freely as to the future.
Charles Turner entertained the guests
with few of bis feats in legerdemain
after whichrefreshments, suggestive OF
the occasion, were served.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
CHESwOLD'S GREAT CORN DELIVERY.
Over Thousand Bushels Moving Daily by
RaiI-Corn SheIIed al Railroad Siding.

CHEswoLD, Nov. 1.-The delivery of
corn on cob from the field has reached
great proportions and exceeds by far
any former corn delivery ever remem-
bered here. Last Friday the rush of
teams was wonderful and in our par
lance Is termed "the Corn Glut."
Quite a number of farmers toward
evening left their loaded wag ons of
corn over night, returning the following
morning for their wagons, which IN
number of instances were conveyed to
their homes, two and three behind one
pair of horses. The corn is shelled
here on the side track mostly from the
wagons and dumped from bags in cars
which requires large force ofmen and
wagons. 1t is estimated that more
than thousand bushels daily goes to
market from our siding. The steam
rig has it's position with steam up
ready for action and will average one
hundred bushels shelled in one hours
run. Mr.. d. II. Boyce is the man at
the helm, driving this industry, who
is paying As cents per 70 pounds on
cob and offers so cents per bushel for
corn shelled for November delivery
W. S. Hardcastle is loading and ship
ping large quantity of wheat.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
POLICY HOLDERS OF LIFE INSURANCE.
Are Asked to Take an Interest In Their Com.
psnies and TO Help In 'fIouse Cleaning"

As the result of the investigation of
the old line Insurance Companies of
New York, a movement has been
started by the policy holders headed
by Thomas W. Lawson to have a
ouse-cleaning" in the directorate of
said companies and to put in the
Boards such men who will look closely
after the interest of the policy-holders.
The committee will be empowered to
compel full restitution of funds and
enforce full punishment of the guilty
and change the present method of con-
Quoting insurance business. With
this end in view Mr.. Lawson who has
already spent much time and money
in the work, has sent out an open let.
ter asking for proxies that he may per-
sonally represent the policy-holders in
the fight. Mr.. A. e. Jardine of this
town has consented to receive proxies
in Smyrna and he will see that they
get in Mr.. Lawson's hands. Those in
terested can get full details of the
movement from Mr.. Jardine.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
SHIRT FACTORY A BUSY INDUSTRY.
Now Employs Nearly 40 Operators aud Pays
Out About Sl50 Week-Success From Start

Now Employs Nearly 40 Operators aud Pays
Out About Sl50 Week-Success From Start
The Smyrna Shirt Factory, recently
installed here by Ralph E. Stats,
manager, is now one of the thriving
industries of Smyrna. 1t employs in
the neighborhood of forty girl opera
tors and furnishes them with steady
employment. In fact Manager Stats
has all the work he can do with con-
tracts ahead to keep the plant busy q
year or more. The pay roll amounts to
about $3.50 week, money that comes
from New York and other places and is
put in circulation right here in
Smyrna. 1t cost the Board of Trade
just $500 to bring this industry to
Smyrna and yet the surprising state
ment is made that this money has not
been entirely raised owing to the fact
that some who obligated to pay GER
tain sums did not come to time. The
value of such industries is self evident
and unless Smyrna fosters its indus
tries and induces others to locate here,
it cannot hope to grow and develop
commercially.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
"HARVEST HOME" DAY AT ASEURY.
Was Observed Sunday With Splendid Pro-
gram When Rev. Robert Watt, Pas tor,
Gave Sermon of Unusual VigOr.

Sunday was a delightful day and
large congregation turned out to the
"Harvest Home" exercises held at AS
bury M. E. Church. The church was
tastefully decorated to represent fruits
of the harvest. On each side of the
pulpit were large shocks of corn while
the table within chancel was laden with
pumpkins, turnips, apples, pears, bas-
kets of fruit, etc. The choir rendered
a special anthem and during the offer
tory Mr.. Walter o. Hoffecker sang one
of the most effective baritone solos he
has given recently. The sermon de-
livered by Rev. DIR. Watt, pastor, was
one of unusual vigor. His subject was
"rhe Gospel Arbor" and was taken
from the text found in the 8th chapter
OF Nehemiah, and the 18th verse: ''Go
forth unto the mount and fetch olive
branches, and pine branches, and myr-
tie branches, and palm branches and
branches of thick trees to make booths
as it is written" The subject was
treated symbolically, the olive branches
representing peace; pine branches,
healing; the myrtle branches, beauty;
palm branches, victory; and the
branches of thick trees, strength The
Harvest Home Program was contin-
ued in the evening when more music
was rendered and an interesting SER
mon was given on "Church Benevo-
lences" by Rev. DIR. Watt. Mr.. Lewis
NJ. Price rendered a. fine tenor solo
aud quartette composed of Messrs.
l.. M. Price, Townsend Jefferson,
Walter o. Hoffecker and Edward L.
Pontz gave selection, "What Shall
the Harvest Be-" Mr.. HOffecker sing
ing the verse and the quartette Join in
the chorus. The leader of the Epworth
League was Miss Mary W. Thompson.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
KEN TON BOY MEETS DEATH
BEHIND FRACTIOUS HORSE
WILLIAM MCKINLEY PITTS, LITTLE COLOQEO
BOY DRAGGED TO INSTANT DEATH.
Was Holding the Horse When il Started Sud.
deuly and Ran Down Lane and Across
Fields Dragging the Little Fellow.

KENTON, Nov. 1:-William Mckinley
Pitts, five year old colored boy liv-
ing on the farm of Representative
Gamaliel Garrison near here, met a
horrible death Sunday morning by be-
ing dragged to death by horse. The
accident happened while Gilbert Gar
rison was gearing the team for the
family to go to church. The horse had
been lead from the stable to the car
riage house and while young Garrison
was getting ready to put on the har-
ness the horse which was held by the
little colored boy took q sudden squirt
and before he could be stopped was
rushing down the lane at rapid gait
dragging the boy with him. When
it reached the end of the lane it did
not stop but smashed through the
fence, dashed across the field to an
other fence aid smashing through it
went down to the woods. Running IN
to tree the halter snapped and freed
the boy who was picked up dead, his
skull and chin having been fractured.
How the boy was dragged was a mys-
terry. 1t seems that the rope end OF
the halter became tangled around the
little fellows legs and tied itself IN a
knot. Mckinley was a bright little
negro and was being raised by the
Garrison family with more than the
usual interest. In 1902 his mother g
faithful servant died from wounds in 8
horrible burning .ccident, and Nc
Kinley then two year old baby wal
taken in charge by the Garrisons
Deputy Coroner W. A. FAIRIES held al
inquest over the remains of the deat
< boy Oh Monday and the jury rendered
verdict of accidental death.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARrYAT THE CENTURY CLUB
Social Meeting Of the Twentieth Century Club
ErjOyably Spent Last Friday Afternoon.

The meeting OF the Twentieth Cen
tury Club last Friday proved most en-
joyable and appropriate, as the social
feature consisted of Hallow cen party.
The club room was tastefully decorated
with Autumn leaves, bowls of chrys-
anthemums, ears of corn and pumpkins.
The program opened with quotation
from Millions Paradise Lost" eff
thou we'll observe the rule of not too
much, by temperance taught, in what
thou eat'st aud drink'st seeking from
thence due nourishment, not glutton-
GUS delight, Till many years over thy
head return; So may'st thou live, till
like ripe fruit thou drop into thy
Mothers lap or be with care, Gathered,
not harshly pluck'd for death mature. :"
Then followed the roll call which was
responded to individually by a cur
rent event item regarding England F;
Vocal Solo Gould r. (Tosti) Mrs.
Frank Reynolds; Monologue, "Modern
Progress Handicapped" (Saidee We're
Milne) Miss Katherine Beckett, Piano
Solo "Asama," Miss Eba Wilds. The
social program was taken up by the
Chairman, Mrs. Walls, and contest in
composition proved exciting, as each
member was provided with a paper
containing ten words and she was ex'
pected to fill in an invitation to a Hal
low'een party in as few extra words as
possible. Mrs. Edwin Hoffeckel
proving most fortunate. she was pre-
sented with large bunch of chrys-
anthemums. Then various games fol.
lowed, such as apple throwing through
hoops, pinning the broom-stick in th'
hands of witch, blindfolded, &C., dur
ing which time Halloween refresh
ments we're served and the club ad
journed each member feeling the after
noon had proved most happy occa
} sion.-Rec. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
NEW CORN REACHES 50 CENTS A BUSHEk
High Market Reached Saturday When Offers
Were Freely Made for November Delivery.

The local grain market took a sub
stantial rise Saturday when so cents
bushel was freely offered for corn for
November delivery. The day before,
it was selling for AZ cents and As cents
a bushel. The rise was not due to the
scarcity of corn but from the fact that
the crop of old corn is short and that
the new corn is needed to mix with it.
After this necessity is met it Is pro-
bable that the price of new corn will
seek it's natural level. The crop gen
orally speaking is yer! rge but in
this vicinity it is slig' short of
year ago. aproximatel estimated at
from 10 to Is per cent. IT is said that
between 80, 900 and DO, ,OOC bushels have
been sold in this vicinity for Novem-
ber delivery.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
LAWSUIT OVER SOME SMYRNA CATTLE.
Judge Spruance the Defendebt 10 an Inter-
esting Case Before the Supreme Court.

Associate Justice William G. Spru-
ance of the Supreme Court, who ac-
quired new distinction about a year
ago in the trial ofthe Powell case of
which he was the presiding Judge, sat
in court in new role yesterday. The
Delaware Judge is the defendant in a
suit to be put on trial in Superior
CourG to day aud had to sit aud exper-
fence all the feelings of a humble de-
fendant of the rank and file. Justice
Spruance is not the defendant of re-
cord in the case, but the record simply
shows that the sheriff of Kent county
is the defendant, Justice Spruance,
however, is in reality the defendant
and if the case goes against the
plaintiff, he wins. Representative
Timothy E. Townsend, the assembly.
man from Dagsboro hundred, Sussex
county, is the plaintiff. Townsend is
a drover and breeder of cattle. Jus,
tice Spruance is the owner of some
farm land near Smyrna and in lowet
New Castle. Some time ago, one oil
Justice Spruance's tenants, it is re.
cited, failed to toe the financial mark
and, when the ice seemed to be getting
thin, the Judge had seized and sold
the farmers cattle. In the herd was a
drove which the farmer claimed tC
have purchased from Mr.. Townsend
Hardly had the sale been closed, th Ell
Representative Townsend appeared
declared that certain of the cattle were
! his, had them replevined and wal
about to take possession, when Justic,
Spruance saved himself by counter
bond, and elected to let the who'll
thing go to Kent county jury.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
NEW MACHINERY INSTALLED IN HOSIERY.
Bitter Hosiery Mfg. Co. Adds "a Seamless
Machines and Increase Capacity of Plant.

The Bitter Hosiery Manufacturing
Company, operating one of the oldest
industries of Smyrna is making
preparations to develop and enlarge
its business. During the past week
Mr.. Bitter has added 10 new seamless
machines, making "a full seamless ma
chimes altogether. These machines
supplement those which have been in
use for several years and is new de-
parture for hosiery manufacturing in
Smyrna. When these new machines
are ready the number of operators will
be increased to about 90 and the pay
roll will average $3.50 pay day. Like
the shirt factory this money comes
from outside and is circulated entirely
in this vicinity. Mr.. Bitter intends
making his plant one of the best
equipped on the Peninsula.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
WOODLAND BEACH CASES BEFORE COURT
Were Thrown Out on Technically Without
Being Argued at Any Length.

All the work done by Magistrate
Robert A. Cummins at whose COURT
the seventy or more Woodland Beach
cases were tried during the past snm-
mer was to no avail. The affdavits
made by William A. StOkesbury, the
prosecutor against James r. Mott and
his employees were improperly drawn
and declared to be fatally defective, in
that it did not set forth the fact, in the
language of tie statute, that the busi-
ness alleged to have been done by
James r. Mott and his co-workers,
was other than works of necessity
and charity" and for that reason At
torney-General Richards asked that
the Judgment of the justice below be
reversed in all of the seventy cases, as
the defect occurred in each affidavit.
The court ordered the records reversed
on the ground THAT neither the COM
plant nor the record negatives the ex-
ceptions in the statute" The ques-
tion now arises, what will be done with
the costs in the case? The costs have
piled up to a sum said to aggregate
S25OO. The county is supposed to be
liable for the costs in these cases, but
it is said the Levy Court may refuse to
pay them.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
BIG REVIVAL IN rHoRoUoHI,ARE NECK.
Friendship Church, Rev. Albert chandler, Pas
tor, Experiences Outbreak Of Religion.

THoRoUaHFARE NECK, Nov. 1.-The
revival services which started a week
or more ago at Friendship Church un-
der the direction of Rev. Albert
Chandler, pastor, broke out afresh
Friday evening when eight or nine
penitents went forward. Since then
there has been spiritual awakening
in Thoroughfare Neck and interest in
creases. Nearly dozen have profess
sed conversion to date. Sunday
morning there were eight forward,
Sunday night l3, and Monday night
10, and last night Z. Pastor Chandler
will continue meetings through the
week and as long as interest keeps up
This evening Rev. William FAIRIES
Of Smyrna will preach.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK
mrs. ueorse A. Hall Passed Away Suddenly
This Morning From Acute Attack of Neu.
ralgia OF StOmach-Mrs. Wallace Dead


ragia OF Stomach-Mrs. Wallace Dead
Mrs. Emma Reynolds Hall, wife of
George A. Hall, died suddenly this
morning about seven o'clock at her
home on Delaware street after a short
illness from an acute attack of neural.
gla of the stomach. Sunday she at.
tended church both morning and even
ing and seemed to take much interest
IN the Harvest Home services, Mon.
day she was taken ill but nothing
serious was contemplated for she
had had similar attacks of the stom
ach before and always got over
them without serious consequences.
Early this morning she suffered an
acute spell and before physician had
arrived she was dead. 1t was a severe
shock to her family and many relatives
and friends. Mrs. Hal.p@as one of the
good Christian women of the commun
ity and she will be greatly missed, not
only in the home where her motherly
love and devotion was constantly man.
ifested, but in Asbury M. E. Church
and its societies to which she gave
much of her time and attention. For
many years she was faithful attend
ant upon her religious duties and did
what she could to further the work of
Christ and His church. AS a member
of the Mite Society she was an inde-
fatigable worker and one of its prom
inent members. She was also an ac-
tive member of the local Womans
Christian Temperance Union. De-
ceased was daughter of the late Sam
uel and Elizabeth (Millaway) Reynolds
and was born and raised in this town.
In the early sixties she became the
wife of George A. Hall and has made
him devoted companion and loving
mother to their children. Besides her
husband, one daughter survives, Miss
Elizabeth Hall. Edwin R. Hall, an
only son, dicd May 80, 1887. Funeral
services will take place at the late
residence of the deceased on Delaware
Street, Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
Rev. Robert Watt officiating. Inter.
ment will be made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace of Dover, Dead.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace of Dover
widow of William H. Wallace, dice
suddenly at the residence of hel
daughter, Mrs. Name Todd, in New
York City, Saturday evening, aged 6;
years, of heart trouble. The body wa
brought to Dover at noon Monday anC
taken to the North street residence
The funeral took place yesterda!
morning at 10 o'clock, with intermen
at Barratt's Chapel. Mrs. Wallace i
survived by one son Wilbur, and thre
daughters, Mrs. Todd and Misses Ber
tina and Lillian Wallace.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
wOaANs FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Elect Officers at a Meeting Held Thursday
Evening at Home of Mrs. W. A. Stevens.

The following officers of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of the Asbury NJ. e. Church were
elected at the meeting held last Thurs.
day evening, at the home of Mrs. W.
A. Stevens. President, Miss Mary W.
Thompson; Vice Presidents, Mrs. Rob
ert Watt, Mrs. Laura Yocum and Mrs.
Joseph Williams; Corresponding Sec
retary, Miss Annie Sutton; Recording
Secretary, Mrs William Baggs; Treas
urer, Mrs. John Fl Hoffecker. Sofici-
tor for Woman's Missionary Friend,
Mrs. William Tschudy; Superinten-
dent of Mite Boxes, Miss Susie Hud-
son,
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
ookieq Forward to Teachers Institute.

Now that the full program has been
announced the people of Smyrna are
talking Institute, and of the excep-
tionalIy fine entertainment course.
The prospect is for big advance sale
of course tickets.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
PROF. CHESTER REPORTS DOG HAD RABIES

Notifies Dr.. Gardner Of the Result of Ills Ex.
animation OF the Mad Dog Recently Killed.
The report came last week from Del
aware College Experiment Station that
the strange shepherd dog which was
killed at Denney's Mills at Duck Creek
recently, after biting two cows in the
pasture field, had developed a sure
case of rabies and was in such state
when it went ON its rampage. The
COWS which we're put up at the time
are still secure. The report was sent
by Prof. II. ID. Chester, OF the Expert
ment Station to DIR. Frank Gardner
tbe veterinarian who had charge of the
case. r..
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14

Means less nutrition and in conse-
auence less vitality. When the liver
fails to secrete bile, the blood becomes
loaded with bilious properties, the di-
gestion becomes impaired and the
bowels constipated. Herbine will rec
tify this; it gives tone to the stomach
liver and kidneas, strengthens the
appetite, clears and improves the COM
plexion, infuses new life and vigor to
the whole system. so cents bottle.
Sold by Peoples Drug Store. dw
A man about to be buried can not
stand up for his rites.
WANTEp-Men to learn the barber
trade. Prepare now for the spring
rush. Positions guaranteed. Few
weeks, completes Board ana tools
provided. Can nearly earn expenses
before finishing. Write for free cata-
logue. Moler Barber College, Ft-
Worth, Tex
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14

great deal Of space is being devoted by of our
esteemed contemporaries to an explanation of what the
rocan Repuocan landslide really means OF course, the
hietan makes no pretentlons being wise these
oraces Of metropolitan make, but it just occurs to simple
country folk that perhaps it that majority Of
the voters wanted Roosevet or at least preferred him
to Parker or this view of the situation may be
wrong but that's the way it looks to man up tree.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14

Bees Laxative Honey aud Tar is
an improvement over all cough, lung
and bronchial remedies. 1t acts on
the bowels-driyes the cold out Of the
system, cures Group, whooping Cough
wards of pneumonia and strengthens
the lungs. Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar is the best cough syrup To- chill
dren. Tastes good. Sold by A. T.
Ovens. q
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14
cnurhs and colds.

AN coughs. colds aud pulmonary com
plants that are durable and quickly
cured by One Minute Cough Cure
Clears the phlegm. draws out fnhama-
tion and heals and soothes the Affect
ed parts. strengthens the lungs wards
OF pneumonia. Harmless and pleas
ant to take. Sold by Peoples drug
tore DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14

That Stuart amendment providing for superintend-
ent Of Indian Territory salary Of $4,000 year looks
like buncomb Bxby works for $4,000 year and is as
capable as any man the United States for that partc
ular lob Bixby however, would probably make up the
diiferance in speculation on the side.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14

Many children are poisned and
made nervous and weak, if not killed
outright, by mothers giving them
cough syrups containing opiates. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar is safe and GER
tain remedy for coughs, Group and
lung trouble, and is the only promi-
nenf cough medicine that contains nc
opiates or other poisons. Sold at Peo-
ple's drug store. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-14

Only five votes TO spare and Ne'drnghaus iuien0i
away from election to the United States senate 'n@n
was sheridan from Winchester is the situation tn"D =
sending cold shiyers down the spinal column Of Missouri
soons Of the Republican faith just az present.