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Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
CHESWOLD.
Ladies' Aid of CheswoId TO Give an Entertain.
ment-Hulchison Frazier NuptiaIs at Leip.
sic-LOcaI and Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
CHEswoLD, Jan. &c. B. Massey
of the middle Mills, :" in order to fill
the demands of his trade has placed
in his mill sixteen horse power gaso-
line engine.
Mr.. John Kemp near Cheswold has
made some repairs and improvements
to his farm dwelling.
Despite Pastor Goodhands arduous
labors in closing up the conference
year he filed his Sunday appointments
before large and pleased audiences at
both Bethel and Cheswold. Miss Bes-
sic Ford was the leader of the Epworth
League at Cheswold. Rev. W. G.
Rooms, presiding elder is announced
to preach at Bethel next Sunday after
noon.
The Ladies' Aid of Cheswold will
give a varied entertainment Friday
evening of this week in Anders on s
Hall, that promises a fine evening pas
time. The personnel of the committees
formulating as also those who are to
appear upon the stage assure this. A
comedy drama in several acts, and the
doll drill by twelve little girls will
alone be worth the Is cents, price OF
admission.
Mrs. Rebecca Frazier and Mr.. Mat.
hew Hutchinson, both of Leipsic, were
married at Cheswold parsonage, last
Wednesday evening, by Rev. "A. w.
Goodhand. They will move to their
farm, lately purchased near Leipsic.
A novel entertainment is in store fol
the people in this vicinity from all &C
counts in the near future. It is festi
val and supper in which the men are tC
do the cooking and catering, while th,
ladies' of the organization who ar,
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
persouais:-Miss Estella shortall, is

Personals Miss Estella Shortall, is
visiting relatives in Oxford, Md.-Mr.
I. W. Truitt visited Wilmington.
Mrs, Thomas Shortall spent Sunday
in Wilmington. Mrs. V. p. Northrup
is visiting relatives at Snow Hill, Md.
Mr.. Howard Downs of Wilmington,
has returned from visit to Clayton.
Mrs. W. 2. Onley spent Monday in
Wilmington. Mrs. @. Price of Phila-
delphia is visiting her father, Mr.. Jos.
Fouraker.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

st. Paul M. E. Sunday School COM
pleted the reorganization begun the
Sunday previous By electing last Sum-
day all the officers and teachers with
the exception of the superintendent.
AS announced last week Mr.. T. E.
White would not allow his name to be
voted upon for a reelection to the
superintendency and Prof. j. Frank
McBee the new principal of the Public
Schools was elected in his stead. The
latter took charge last Sunday and
gives promise of making a successful
superintendent.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

A referee trial lasting over three
hours took place at the Office of Mag
istrate T. 7. Horn Saturday afternoon.
James G. Lockerman brought suit
against Albert B. Reed to recover
S121.64 the amount of a negotiable
note endorsed by John Rawley of
Smyrna for horse which he COCKER
mani sold Reed and which the latter
refused to meet alleging that said horse
was afflicted with the heaves and was
not represented. Both parties are
well-known farmers north of smyrna
The case was tried before referees
Abel Sevil. Martin CHM, and NJ l..
Nudge. Reed was represented by At
torney Charles Howell LeFevre and
Lockerman was represented by Attor-
ney W. L.. Gooding. Each lawyer
handled his case we'll and the pleading
is said to have been the best ever
heard before magistrates court in
Clayton. Reed, in the opinion of the
referees, failed to prove his charges and
they gave Judgment to Lockerman for
the full amount of the note. 1t is un-
derstood the case will be appealed to
Court.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
BLACKBIRD.
Farmers Started Flowing and Bees Began to
Swarm During Warm SpelI-LocaI Hap
penings and Personal Mention.

Farmers Started Flowing ana Bees began 10
Swarm During Warm SpelI-LocaI Hap
penings and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence 10 the Times.
BLAcKBIRD, jan. 23:-The Epworth
League services were lead on Sunday
evening last by Mr.. George Q. Heinold.
Miss Bessie Schahfer is leader for next
Sunday, the topic being: "Fhe
Progress of two Decades.
Some of our farmers are taking adj
vantage of the spring like weather and
are doing their spring blowing.
Quite a number of farmers near
Townsend are expecting to try can
teioupes the coming season.
Mr.. T. S. Daniels living on the Levels
reports swarm of bees leaving the
hive on Sunday last which is very un-
usual for this time of the year.
Ernest Weldon and Miss Leah
Short both of Townsend were quietly
married at the M. E. Parsonage on
Thursday evening Jan. 18th by Rev.
j. w. Jones. They will reside on
Commerce street.
The members of the Epworth League
will hold an entertainment in the
school house Tuesday evening Jan. 80
All are invited.
Personals Mss Stella Richardson
spent Saturday with Miss Katie
Hutchinson in Townsend. Miss Violi
Helveston of St. Georges is visiting
her sister Mrs. Gilmore Johnson neai
Blackbird.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

Oak Hill School Directors near De-
laneys, Miss Ethel Rothwell, teacher,
are offering $40 reward for the party
or parties who entered the school
building on the evening of January
the 18th inst and left the property in a
disordered and disgraceful condition.
The building was entered during the
night and the next morning when the
teacher and scholars assembled for the
days work they found everything
topsy-turvy and in a bad condition.
A dog was left tied to one of the desks.
Owing to the disorder the school was
dismissed and report made to the
school commissioners who are investi
eating the matter with the purpose o
making the guilty party or parties suf
-Ss tie idll penalty of the law.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

Warner & Blair the well-known lum-
Der merchants and mill workers are
rebuilding on the site recently wiped
out by fire and will carry on business
on larger scale than ever. The frame
work Of the structure has been raised
and is now being closed in. The
building will be slightly larger than
the old, having a six foot extension.
This will be used as the Office and
warehouses and will be cited out to
suit the conveniences. The rebuild
ing of this old industry is matter of
deep interest to the community and
the firm is being congratulated on the
efforts they are making after sustain
ing such severe blow by the disas-
trous confagration that not only wiped
their property out, but threatened the
whole town of Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

The revival meeting at st. Paul M.
E. Church still continues with inter-
est and the number of conversions
have made it expedient to continue the
extra services longer. The meetings
are being conducted by the pastor Rev.
V. P. Northrup assisted by the leaders
of the church.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

w. A. Griffith, the butcher who sue
ceeded to the old stand vacated by A.
Goodman Price has discontinue d bust
ness in Clayton and moved back to
Denton, Maryland. The closing up of
this stand leaves but one butcher store
in Clayton, that of Purnell 7. Lewis.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

J. W. Ford, the signalman is busy
erecting semaphore signals on the d.
M. & V. R. r. which will take at least
three weeks to complete.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

1t has developed that another we'd
ding has taken place of interest to
Clayton folks. On Tuesday evening
January the ninth, the day before Miss
Bessie Skinner daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. FL. Skinner, was married to
Mr.. Harry P. Lloyd of Wilmington,
another member of the family was mar
ried. Mr.. William Skinner, their son,
was married to Miss Bessie Cole,
daughter of George II. Cole of Smyrna.
The ceremony was performed quietly
at the Smyrna Circuit Parsonage, by
the Rev. Albert Chandler. The bride
was employed at Hall & Megear's De-
partment store at Smyrna. They will
reside in this town.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. e. W. GROVES
signature is on each box. 25c.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENI,
CLAYTON.
Items of Interest Cleaned From the Dolngs
In and About Town.

The TIMES is congratulated by the
residents of Clayton on its neat APP
pearance, especially on its manner Of
serving Clayton news.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
An Unusual Chance to Cover
Your Floor al Big Savings

We star TO- n nusnals o tapestry n
about different beautiful
living that
find trouble n finding something suitable
paying $2
$500
choice. Fourth Floor
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

piece suites mahogany finished frames,
carved tops mohair plush cover Go M
ings. Regular S78. Sale price,. NJ %.SO
3 piece suites; mahogany frame very dainty
damask coverings Usually S113 COO M
Sale price. Observation-Disclosures. P/O*OO
piece suites; mahogany frames, high box
arms, claw foot, Gobelin cover
ings. Reg. price $120. Sale price S7C.UU
piece suites; mahogany frames, neatly
carved tops, turned legs, muslin
covers. Usual price $40. Sale
price. Observation-Disclosures. S9U.OU
Second Floor.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
Rubber Mats, 75c.

Regular 81 so kind. Anywhere else you d be AS
grade. We'd have to do the same if we hadn't bougl
enable us to sell them at half price
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
Blankets at HurrV-Out Prices.

We've while there's little need for their
here between pair
These reductions
all the attractive when the is considered
Blankets usually S115 S5c
Heavy Rlankets usually S1.25
Blankets usually S175
White Gray Blankets IL usually 50 So 80 90
Gray Blankets woo la size. usually IS 49, $500
Fine Blankets all color borders usually 81 S3S5
Wool Blankets, liza all borders silk binding,
Usually $500, $500
Wool Blankets, oo m
Fine California Blankets pink a, oo
j.
Second Floor.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24
We've Put January Clearance Prices
on these High Grade ParIor Suites.

a be m
would cot
W g e o
No matter how getting nequaed
The fthesear
Smyrna times., 1906-01-24

piece suites, neatly moulded, imitation ma
hogany frames, silk damask cover c70 (tll
ings. Regularly $1O2. Sale price. YiV.VV
piece suites; imitation mahogany frames,
crotch veneer tops, extra wide arms, French
legs, Gobelin tapestry coverings. cox no
Regularly $l3O. Sale price. Y1o.VO
piece suites mahogany finished tops, roll
tops, French tapestry covers. Us ck0 0(A
ual price $50. Sale price,. YO%.VV
piece suites; mahogany finished frames,
neatly carved backs. Panne plush ext IN
covering Usual price $75. Sale price YOa soo
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
SAN FRANCISCO DESTROYED
An E Earthquake Tuesday Morning
Makes That City Cemetery

An Earthquake Tuesday Morning
Makes That City Cemetery
San Francisco was struck by an
earthquake early Tuesday morning,
lasting three minutes and leaving the
city in a fearful condition. Fires were
kindled and at 8 O'Clock last evening
was spreading in both the residence
and business quarters. The water
works were so badly damaged that
little could be done to extinguish the
fire., The district destroyed is eight
miles square Many were killed and
injured and thousands are homeless.
Santa Rosa, go miles north was bad
ly damaged by shock and fire. Stan
ford University to the south is said
to be destroyed. General Funston
detailed 5000 soldiers to guard the
streets, and every effort is being
made TO relieve the situation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
Eggs BY The Pound.

One of our leading grocers was sur
prised the other day when one of his
patrons came in and called for 1.-TWO
pounds of eggs" While this method
Of asking for ben fruit was out Of the
usual order and new To the dealer,
the customer was legally correct in
his request, because law has been
passed by the legislature establishing
one and one half pounds as legal
weight for one dozen of eggs. The
law does not prevent the sale of eggs
by the dozen but when sold by weight,
the dealer must observe the new law
as stated above.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
SUICIDE AT GRAY.
Mrs. Lillian McCarty Takes Her Life
BY Use of Chloroform.

Early Wednesday morning Coroner
Jensen received word that a woman
had been found dead in her bed and
requested him to come at once and
take Official charge of the body. Upon
his arrival at Gray on the morning
train he found that Mrs. Lillian Nc
Carly who was working at the home
of John Liken about a mile east OF
town did not appear at the usual time
ana upon Investigating she was found
to be dead, one hand clutching an
empty half ounce chloroform bottle.
and the other handkerchief that had
evidently been saturated with the
stuff which caused her death. The
coroner empaneled a Jury consisting
OF T.. & Rice, Frank Staugh and Wal
ter Audas who, after making an ex-
animation OF the place and surround.
ings and hearing the evidence, render
ed verdict to the effect that her
death was caused by chloroform adj
mlnlstered with her own hand with
intent. According to reports
she had been poorly for some time,
but was pleasant and cheerful and
gave no intimation of her intent. 49,.
Mrs. McCarty was the daughter of
Il. +. rutherford of Gray who with
his family left this spring for Mile
stone Canada, and it is probable that
their absence may have had some in
tluence in causing the deed because of
her having been left here alone. She
and George Raymond McCarty were
married some three or four years ago.
They lived at Manning for awhile but
did not get along we'll together and
separated. The records show that
she filed a petition for divorce on
March l3, and the notice was served
on her husband in Wayne county in
this state. The funeral arrangements
have been delayed until directions
are received from her family in Cana
da.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
THE ART EXHIBIT
Made by the Columbian Club was
Attractive and Elevating

Made by the Columbian Club was
Attractive and Elevating.
The pictures that have been on ex-
hibition here in Audubon for the
past week, were brought here by the
Columbian Club, as source OF edo
ucation to the Young and TO give plea
sure To all lovers of art These pie
lures are sent out somewhat like the
travelling libraries. They are owned
by the State Federation OF Clubs and
will be sent TO any federated club that
will be responsible for them. Many
people have been curious TO learn the
object in bringing these picures here,
and found it hard to believe they were
not brought witha view to make money,
in some way: but the Columbian Club
is all the time doing a large work
here in Audubon, for the benefit,
pleasure and education of the people
in keeping up the Public Library and
Free Reading Room, and their object
has certainly never been to make
money. These pictures consist of
copies of celebrated pictures, and
works of art, both ancient and modern.
They are done in prints colored and
uncolOred, carbon and platinum
photographs, photographers and fac
SMILES. Among those we shall re-
member is colored print by Rud-
isuhli whoever he is, with his unpro-
nounceable name, The trunks of the
large trees in the foreground are so
we'll done that we expect to see a
woodpecker come hopping from the
other side of the nearest tree and 60
fOraging in and over the rough messy
bark. The intense blue of the sky,
almost covered with fleecy but watery
clouds, indicates there has been
storm but the warm sunlight is now
throwing the reflection of both sky
and bright autumn tinted trees in the
distance on running brook in the
foreground. The picture is called
"BrOOklet in the Meadow. " Durham
Cathedral"is a beautiful colOred print
where the whole landscape cathedral
hill and sky are beautifully reproduced
in the still placid water at the foot OF
the hill. Among the Old Masters We
have Holy Night" by Correggio,
picture of the head of Michael Angeles
statue of David. - st Anthony and
Christ Child by Murillo and Pa phi.
ael's "Sistine Madonna" and others.
Millet Carrot, Jules Breton and
Eaudser among we'll known artist are
represented here. Amongthe pictures
that have attracted much attention are
two by Farquharson one in color,
Leaving the Hills" and "Snow Clad
Pastures photograVure. The return
to the Farm" by Troyon and Read
ing from Homer" by "Alma Tadima"
will long be remembered. Many more
pictures, equally choice, and equally
well known might be mentioned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
Gone to be Married.

Joe II. Ross, the popular attorney
of Audubon, left last evening for
SIOUX City where on Saturday he will
be united in marriage to Miss Nettie
Pierson, who is a niece of George
Cosson, at whose home she has been
"a visitor on several occasions. We
understand they will return early next
week and take up the duties of house
keeping at an early day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

Geo Cosson is at Manning today to
try case between Carroll county and
this county. In order to accommodate
the parties the judge has brought his
court from Carroll to Manning for
the. occasion. The case is one for
damage brought by this county
against Carroll because ditch which
that county made along the line has
caused or permitted the surplus water
to overflow on to lands belonging on
this side of the line in Viola township
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

T. J. Essington of Brayton an
nounces himself as a candidate for
member of the board Of supervisors
subject to the vote of the republican
primaries. Mr.. Essington is promi-
nent and successful farmer who lives
near Brayton. We are informed that
he was a member Of the board some
years ago and should he be nominal
ed and elected he would enter upon
his duties with good knowledge of
the work gained while in Office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
Announcement for Supervisor.

After being solicited by numerous
republicans in different sections of
the county, | hereby announce my
self as a candidate for the office of
county Supervisor subject to the de-
cision of the voters at the different
republican primaries.
/. II. j. DISTINCTION.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

A neat surprise was perpetrated by
Mrs. James Law Tuesday evening up
on her sister Mrs. Peter Nelson, the
occasion being her forty-second
birthday. About twenty of her friends
and neighbors joined in making it q
most pleasant evening. They enjoy
ed a good social time, and delicious
refreshments which had been quietly
provided Before leaving they pres
ented Mrs. Nelson with a beautiful
cut glass fruit dish.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

| am buying horses at all times for
shipment. Am in town evary Satur-
day at my barn. Also have some
good mares for farm use for sale. If
you cannot call at my barn send me
word and will come and see you.
u +. 0. NIKLASON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
Announcement for Supervisor.

/ hereby announce myself as can
didate for member OF the board Of
supervisors, subject TO the decision
of the republican primaries.
MARTIN N. ESBEcK.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

The Presbyterians of Iowa are much
interested in the coming meeting of
the General Assembly in Des Moines
in the month of May. This is the law
making and governing body of the
church and its coming to Des Moines
is a great event in the history of the
denomination in this state. There is
some talk Of running an excursion
train from Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

Miss McIlvaine, one of the teachers
OF the public schools is very much
exercised over the condition at San
Fracisco for the reason that her faith
er and two sisters reside in that city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19
Announcement for Superintendent.

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for county superintendent, sub
ject To the decision Of the republican
primaries. ELLA NJ. STEARNS. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-24
SORROWING FRIENDS
GATHER AT SERVICE
Rites Over Remains of DR.. n. n.
Chase-Burial at Amboy.

The sorrowing friends of DIR. Fl. III.
Chase gathered this afternoon at the
home, SIS Twentieth street, the funeral
services being held at o'clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. G. ii.
Sherwood, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church. The Trinity choir rendered
appropriate music. Following the serv-
ice. the remains were in state at the
home. Tomorrow the remains will be
taken to Amboy, ILL.,, DIR. Chases birth
place. for burial there tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock.
Many beautiful floral tributes sur
rounded the casket at the home, among
them being one from the Mississippi
Valley Homeopathic Medical society, OF
which Dr. Chase was the first presi-
dent. Other medical and fraternal or
CARNATIONS of which he was mem
Der also sent beautiful emblems of
flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-24
PERSONAL POINTS.

B. F. Knox is out again after a Sc
we're illness.
Mrs. Rebecca Mclaughlin of Milan
a settler here since 1850, was receiving
congratulations yesterday on her Saith
birthday anniversary.
Frank ]. Hulsbrink, assistant fore
man at the Rock Island store house
leaves this evening for Sacramento
Cal, where he has accepted position
with the Southern Pacific.
James Johnson has returned from
Houston, Tex, where he attended the
national convention of the Brotherhood
of Railway clerks, as delegate of
Tri-City union, No. 10. The convention
sessions extended from June IA to 49,
w. S. Wonder, agent of the New
York Central lines at PEORIA F. l..
Feakins, travelling freight agent of the
Colorado Midland, with headquarters
at Omaha; L. l.. Thurber, Peoria COM
mercial agent of the New York Central
lines, and ]. A. Dolan of Chicago, trav-
cling passenger agent of the Erie, were
Rock Island visitors today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-24
AUTOMOBILE IN
MIDST OF FIRE
Stuart Harper's Motor Car Catches
Blaze from Gasoline-Sets Fire
TO Barn.

A fire that considerably damaged
Stuart Harpers steam. automobile and
for time threatened to destroy the
barn on the Harper homestead on Sew
enth avenue and Eighteenth street,
occurred last evening about S:25.
when the man in charge of the ma
chine was engaged in filling the gaso-
line tank of the automobile. Either
from the ignition of gasoline that might
accidentally have fallen on heated
parts of the machinery. or from some
other cause, the under part of the auto
mobile broke into flames, and quickly
spread to the gasoline. In a moment
the entire interior of the barn was in
flames. The fire department was sum-
mOned, and the men at the barn, at
taching a small hose, extinguished the
flames in the lower part of the build
ing and about the automobile. The
flames had spread to the upper floor
however, and the services of the de
partment were required TO check this
blaze
The damage is largely confined to
the automobile itself. The tires and
all the upholstering and trimmings of
the vehicle were destroyed But slight
damage was done to the building
though the furniture was badly
ScOrched
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-24
OFFICERS COME
FOR INSTITUTE
I. {. Brown. A. M. Bruner, and L. l.
Mcdonald at Conference at Y. M.
c. A. This Afternoon.

General Secretary l. E. Brown. State
Secretary A. NJ. Bruner, and Assist
ant State Secretary l.. l.. Mcdonald.
of the Illinois Young Mems Christian
Association, are in the city for the
purpose of holding the institute at the
Y. M. c. A. today. The conference
opened this afternoon at 2:30, a
luncheon for the visiting officers and
the local board of directors being held
at noon, at the association. This af-
ternOon was devoted largely to a dis
cuSSiOn of boys work, and at rs l..
l.. Mcdonald, who was formerly the
general secretary of the Rock Island
" NJ. c. A, conducted a meeting for
the older boys of the association. Mr..
McDonald's remarks were devoted to
the coming boys conference at Lake
Geneva. which it is probable that a
number from Rock Island will attend.
Mr. McDonald's description of Lake
Geneva and the conference work was
illustrated with the stereopticon.
A luncheon for committeeman of
the three associations, Rock Island
Moline, and Silvis, will be held at 6:15,
and over 40 acceptances have been re-
ceived for this gathering. Following
a program including addresses by the
three state officers will be carried out