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Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
SMYRNA AMONG THE DiLAToRY TOWNS.
Has not yet Joined In the Movement For a
= Delaware State Municipal Lnnyen ton.

Has not yet Joined In the Movement For a
\ Delaware State. Municipal Lonyen ton.
For the second time, Clerk of Will
mington City Council Thomas s.
Lewis will notify some of the larger
towns down the State, from which no
answers were received to the letters
sent out two weeks ago, asking for
opinions on the proposed State Con-
vention of towns to be held before the
Legislature convenes. This action
was taken by the Wilmington City
Council Friday evening and among
the towns to be notified are George
town, Milford, Harrington, Laurel,
Smyrna, and Clayton. Only five
answers have been received so far and
it is hoped that these places will be
heard from, as it is the desire to make
the convention success. The pos
sibilities of the benefits that may be
derived from the proposed conference
cannot be estimated. That it will dc
much good, however, is the general
opinion.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
KENYON REALESTATE CHANGES HANDS
Property of Francis GreenweII, Deceased Sold
Saturday AfternOOn-James Dunlap Pur-
chases Moore Stand Other Sales.

KENYON, Dec. "A number of prop
critics in this vicinity changed hands
the past week. Last Saturday after
noon there was considerable interest
in the sale of the realestate of Francis
Greenwell, deceased. The property
was sold by Alexander NJ. DAILY, Esq,
of Dover, Trustee, in front of Lloyd's
Hotel, The blacksmith shop was pur-
chased by James I. Poor for $4,000.
The store property was knocked off to
J. P. Walker for $4,000. Three dwell
lings were sold as follows: one to S.
M. Taylor for $4,000, one to W. B.
HAZEL for $4,000, and another to W.
H. Greenwell for $4,000. The sale
aggregated S264O.OO. In addition to the
Greenwell realestate, a number of
other properties in town have changed
hands the past week. James Dunlap
has purchased the old store property
of w. H. Moore now occupied by b. F.
Thompson and will take possession the
first of march next. The George D..
Wright property in this town has been
purchased by Phillip Carey of near
Downs Chapel who will give up farm
ing and move to Kenton March the
first next The J. H. Taylor property
now occupied by DIR. Virden has been
sold to George Fl. Short of near
Downs Chapel who will occupy it next
March.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
THANK SOWING DAY QUIETLY SPENT.
A Day For Family Reunions Parsons Lee
ture Recital the Evening Attraction.

Day For Family ReunloHs-PearsOns Lee
ture Recital the Evening Attraction. ).
Thanksgiving Day was quietly spent
in Smyrna and nothing transpired of
any particular note. Most of the day
was spent in family reunions while
those of sportive mind took advant-
age of the opportunity to go cunning.
The homecoming of former Smyrnians
was exceedingly light and there
seemed to be general absence of Wis
itors. The evening attraction was the
Lecture Recital at the Opera House
given under the auspices of the Twen-
tietA Century Club of Smyrna, Prof.
PauhM Pearson of Swarthmore Col
lege Dame again before the Smyrna peo-
pie TOT tell them something of the life
and works of Eugene Field" During
his last trip to Smyrna he entertained
an appreciative audience on 'James
Whitconb Riley and by request he
was invited here again to give his cele-
brated lecture-recital on eugene
FieId."l A goodly audiance was pres
ent to greet him and some of Smyrna's
best honle-talent filled in the program
which OPENED with a ladies quartette
"Loin du BALI by Mrs. Elva McCaus-
land, Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Mary
Roberts, Miss Mary LeFevre and Miss
Eba Cloak Wilds. This number was
applauded to the encore when they
again appeared and sang Zone Rainy
April Day." This was followed by I
violin solo, the 'Pilgrsm's Chorus
from Tanhausser by Miss Grace Lloyd
Prof. Pearson's lecture-recitai o
Eugene Field kept the audience
highly entertained the whole evening
which was frequently interupteds bJ
applause. Watkins Orchestra inter
spersed the numbers with some de
lightful selections.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
SMYRNA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OFFICERS.
Held Business Meeting Monday Evening
Mrs. Lydia Mcdowell Again HOnOred.

Smyrna Benevolent Society held
their annual election Monday evening.
The election resulted in Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell being made President for
another year, which position she has
held for number of years. The full
list of officers are: Mrs. Lydia Nc
Dowell, President; Mrs. G. Fl. Ray
mond Vice President; Mrs. Mary Ed
ridge, Second Vice-President; Mrs. FL.
w. Tschudy, Treasurer; Mrs. W. A.
Stevens, Secretary; Mrs. Annie Cum
minis, Distributing Agent. The visit
ing committee are as follows: Mrs.
Mary Boyd, Mrs. 7. Fl. Haynes and
Mrs. Caroline Williams. After the
business session our President and her
daughters served the society with ice
cream and delicious cake and coffee
Sec.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
J. E. DEPORD ENLARdEs HIS BUSINESS.
Purchases Dry Goods, Notions and Shoe Stock
of Hall & Megear and Takes megear Store.

An important deal was made last
evening when J. Edward DeFord pur-
chased the business of the Megear
Store of Hall & Megear including their
large stock of drygoods, notions and
shoes and took long term lease on
the store property owned by W. M. Bell.
This move will give Mr.. DeFord a
large Department store for he con-
templates cutting big archway be-
tween his store and the Megear store
aud operating the whole concern under
one management. This deal conse-
quently heads off the big reduction
sale of dry goods, notions and shoes OF
HALL & Megear at the Megear store
but does not effect the reduction sale
of groceries at the Hall store which is
now going on in full blast. Mr.. De-
Ford is receiving many compliments
for his move for it will give Smyrna
one of the largest and most up-to-
date department stores in the state.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
DHpUTT-sHHRlFP FORAKER REAPpoNTED
W. F. .fartuet Incoming Sheriff OF Kent
County An nounces His Deputy.

W. r. nartuet incoming sheriff OF Kent
County Announces His Deputy.
William f. Hartnett, sheriff-elect of.
Kent County, has selected tie present
experienced Deputy Sheriff John w.
Foraker, who has acted in this official
capacity to several sheriffs, as his de-
putty. Mr.. Foreaker is still compare
lively young man, though while serv-
ing his country and State at Antietam,
as mere boy, he received a Confeder-
ate minnie ball full in the face and lay
for two days and night, apparently
dead and without medical aid. He is
endowed with remarkable physical
courage and zeal, and went into the
mob at Milford two years ago and took
Frederick Groves from the Milford
Jail, with Sheriff Edward Baker
Sheriff Hartnett's chief warden will'be
his brother, John Hartnett.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05

Harrington, which contains young
men of sporting proclivities and has
maintained several costly amusement
places. is now being supplied with a
$4,000 bowling alley. The alley which
will be an ornamental affair, will be 30
by 100 feet and will be the property OF
Henl'y Fleming.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
SOCIAL AFTERNOON AT CENTURY CLUB
Miss Blanche Hazel and Miss Agnes carrow
Arrange "Wigge Party" Friday.

A business meeting of the Twentieth
Century Club was held Friday after
noon. After the regular business was
disposed of Mrs. Frank Reynolds gave
a vocal. solo. Misses Agnes Carrow
and Blanche Hazel had arranged
"Wiggle Party" which afforded great
deal of amusements. Miss Ella
Smithefs received a reward for draw
ing the best picture from an intricate
"wiggle.n Refreshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK.
Mrs Mary ]. Tucker Mother of John W. Tucker
the WelI.Known Clothing Merchant Passed
Q Away-Death Of Miss Susan Raymond.

the Well'k1OWn llOlni1g WcTShdut FdesSu
Q Away-Deatb of Miss Susan Raymond.
Mrs Mary j. Tucker widow of John
Tucker died at the residence of her son
John w. Tucker at 4.30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon after lingering illness,in the
nth year of the age. She had been con-
fined to her bed for about nine weeks
with complicated brain trouble from
which she was patient sufferer. The
end came peacefully and quietly. The
deceased was formerly Miss Mary Jane
Chitman daughter of the late Samuel
NJ Chitman of Dover. In early life
she married Mr.. William Jacobs who
only lived about year. Later she
became the wife of John Tucker of
Smyrna Landing who for many years
was the lime burner at the kiln of the
late George W. Cummins. After Mr..
fuckers death in 1877 at the advanced
of SO years, she had been making her
the well-known clothier of Smyrna.
While quiet and retiring in her habits
Mrs. Tucker was woman of strong
characteristics and deep piety. Nearly
all her life she was a faithful and con-
sistent member of Asbury NJ. e.
Church. John W. Tucker, with whom
she made her home, was only 10 years
old when his father died and in the 80
/ years thai have interviewed, there has
been deep and abiding devotion be-
tween mother and son, devotion that
was tender and self-sacrificing. Three
children survive her: Joseph 2. Tucker
Clayton; Mrs. Joseph Jess, Smyrna
Landing, and Mr.. John W. Tucker.
Funeral services took place yesterday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock in charge of Rev.
Robert Watt D. d. and interment took
place at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Death of Miss Susan Raymond Of Leipsic
Miss Susan A. Raymond died at the
home of her brother, Harry Raymond
at Leipsic on Friday, after an illness
of several months, aged 80 years
She was a. daughter. of the lat,
John @. Raymond and was held il
high esteem by all who knew her
Death was due to tuberculosis ant
there are many regrets that he
young life should have been Gu
down at an age when it seemed sh,
had so much to live for Funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. O. Futche
at the Leipsic ME-. Church yesterday
December 4th. Interment at NJ. Z
Cemetary.
Death of James fiosslnger Of Newark.
James Hossinger, we'll known res
dent of Newark, died Monday, age
So years. He was one of the promir
ent men of that section and of the stat
as we'll Mr.. Hossinger was farme
during considerable portion of hi
life, but was connected with varior
business enterprises. He was intere
u ted in the National Bank at Newarl
J and also took an active part in all a
9 fairs pertaining to Delaware Colleg,
: He leaves family. The funeral wi
= take place on Thursday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
LOST POCKET BOOK CONTAINING SIS.

Mrs. Kelsey Truiit OF Near Clayton Meets with
Loss but Locates 1t Before Returning Home.
Mrs. Kelsey Truitt of near Clayton
while in Smyrna Saturday lost her
handbag containing $13. so in money, q
check for $1,000 and other things.
Much distressed over her loss she in
stituted search and later located it at
Robert Wilson's. The latter had
picked it up on Commerce street in
front of Phillips store on his rounds
and did not know whose it was. Mrs.
Truitt was much relieved when she
found it.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
Rev. 3. d Graham at Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Il. L. Graham, of Philadelphia.
who so delighted the congregation two
weeks ago will preach again at the
Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning and evening.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
Christmas DIRECTORY for smyrna shoppers.

Smyrna merchants haye arranged
their Christmas Display and store
windows are looking bright at aftrac-
tive. Christmas shoppers will find the
Times reliable directory for their
many wants. It's advertisements are
full of suggestions.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05

The Ladies of the Mite Society have
about completed arrangements for
their supper at the Opera House to-
morrow night. Go and get good
supper for 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1906-12-05
Pour porksrs at Ksaten weigh 1874 Pound.

KENToN, Dec. 4:-John Webster, of
Kenton, killed four hogs last week
which tipped the scales at total of
1914 pounds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
English House Of
Commons in Session

London, February 13.--The new
house OF commons assembled today
for organization. A speaker will be
elected and the remainder OF the
week will be occupied with prelimi.
naries and In the administration Of
the oath othe members. The for
NAL opening Of the new parliament
is set for next Monday.
The appearance Of the new party
leaders was greeted with cheers. Az
2:15 y. m. the usher Of the black
rod appeared at the bar and all talk
Ing, tAb immediately hushed.. The
members we're formally. reqnes,ed ,c
hear the reading u the ROYAL commits.
sion opening the new parliament. The
formal announcement was then made.
I'VE are commissioned to let you
know that his majesty will, as sooD
az the members Of both houses shall
be sworn. declare causes Of his cali
ing this parliament. and, II being nee.
essary. a speaker Of the house Of com.
mons will hrst he chosen. Il IL hig
majesty.s pleasure that you, gentle.
men % the house OF commons. will
proceed to the croice Of prop pert
son to be your speaker and that you
present such person for his majes-
ty's consideration"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANCE
AND GERMANY IN MOROCCAN NEC0'
T|AT|ONS CONSIDERED IMPOSSIBLE
Both Nations Take URysIdrg Positions France Wanting
General Mandate. the Kaiser Insisting on Adminstra.
ton BY All Interested Powers
German Contention That French Claim Be Allowed Efforts Of
Years win Be Wasted and Long Unrest Of All Europe Follow
War Talk Revived.

Berlin, Feb. 13.--Some exchanges
Of suggestions between this and other
gtAernments regardin gthe Algecirfs
negotiations are pending althoOga
there Is really no expectation Of sal
agreement. Both France and Ger
many have. taken up seemingly I'M
yielding positions, France for ger.
eral mandate In Moroccan affairs and
Germany, for a combine administra'
tion by all the interested powers. X
Germany should not agree to give
Morocco TO France. the efforts Of
years would be fruitless and long
period Of unrest In European affairs,
It Is believed. would begin, the issue
OF which no one could venture W
predict. The dissolution Of the Alge'
ciras conference, while not in itsell
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
Death Valley
Miner Passes
Through City
Walter Scott. the Miner Who Broke the
Record fos Fast Travel Owe, the Santa
F. Returns From ths Ea,t.

Walter Scott, the miner from Death
Vall1s s.4rhe tpadHa4a xaa lfsae
over the Santa Fe and broke all rec.
ords for fast time in the west. passed
through Las Vegas Sunday night on
his way home from a visit to Boston,
Ncw York Philadelphia and Chicago,
bound for Los Angeles.
Except for a fiaring red neck tie
and a soft blue shirt. he looked as
tame as any ordinary mortal.
He said, when interviewed, that he
was going back whole lot slower
than he once made the trip, but he
couldn't go any faster. I'D buy the
trains Of the Santa Fe. said he. But
they won't sell EN-
He made a lot of wealthy talk, but
he didn't tip the walters or porters.
in his reported lavish manner, to their
great disappointment.
"Scottie' said he was twenty-eight
years old and as strong as 'hoss.
all of which was due. said he. to the
large amounts of excellent whiskey
which he had succeeded in putting
away II his life time.
He said the finest time he had In
the east was in Philadelphia, and he
found the place not so slow. He was
given big reception and ball by T..
Drexel Biddle, but the wonderful part.
to the Death Valley miner, was the
wav the wine came In. He said the
walters lined up in a row like sol.
diers and brought It in by the case.
"Scottie" says that he is going back
now and get the old mule and 60 tr
the mine az quick as possible and re.
line his poe A't book
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
SHOT SWEET.
HEART AND TAKES
HIS OWN LIFE
Shocking Tragedy in Ratan Last
Night. Miner Crazed by
Green Eyed Monster.
Pretty Eva ludwig. Who Followed James
Evan, from Hungary Refuses a the
Altar to Wed.
Special 10 The Optic.

Special 10 the Optic.
Ration. n. NJ. Feb. l3.--Last night
George Evans, miner. shot and seri'
ously wounded Miss Eva Ludwig.
Then he turned his gun upon him.
self, sending a bullet through his
heart and dying instantly. There Is
very little hope for the restoration
Of the woman. An inquest is being
held over the body which is In the
morgue OF Fugaae and Fry. The.
shooting occurred couple OF hundred
feet from Evans home In part Of
the city called SStringtown.
Evans came to Ration from Bloss-
burgs everalmo nths ago. He was .
widower and leaves two boys and
two girls.
There is a romantic story of un-
usual path0s in. connection with the
tragedy. Evans came to America
from Hungary, after his first wife
died, several years ago. He was be-
trothed to Miss Ludwig and had
pron1 sed her that as soon as he
saved up money enough he would
send for her to come and they would
be married.
Evans broke his contract and mar
ried again, but few weeks ago sent
the money to bring Miss Ludwig to
Ration his second wife having left
him.
The girl came, but after reaching
Ration, fell Ii love with Enother man
d s.3a n yrstsssa III 4 marry Evans, 4 He \,
sate stf al J y l6s ~ n 5ziief
ana afterwards released on promise
to behave himself. He went to John
sons Mesa but returned Saturday to
try to make up with his old sweet
heart. She refused and he attempted
to kill her with knife No arrest
followed. Monday morning Evans per-
suaded the young woman to go with
him to the court house to be mar
ried AT the very last moment the
girl oncem ore rebelled and positi-
marry him.
They went back to their homes in
Ntingtown." Evans probably deci-
ded deliberately to Kill the girl rather
than see her marry another Armed
with a gun he started for the girls
home his small son following. He
met her on the street and without
word drew his weapon and shot
his victim in the left breast A sec
ond shot penetrated both lungs. The
little boy begged his father not te
shoot himself, but the man dfsre.
gafded the pleading put the gun to
his breast and fired, falling dead on
the sidewalk. The man was forty
years Of age. The girl is only TWEEN.
ty and very pretty. She knows no
English.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
CHICAGO MAN WHO SHOOTS
WIeG'S VISITOR RGLGAego

Chicago. Ill.,, February 13.--G. w
Durphy, superintendent Of the Chi
cago Dock company, who last night
shot and wounded Daniel p. Pad.
Held, when he discovered latter ir
company Of Mrs Durphv, was todAv
released Ia $4,000 bond Padfield is
in the hospital suffering from two
wounds, neither Of which ID serious.
We'll known IN pveb,e.
Pueblo. Col, Feb. 13.---The PadfDeld
family is well known in this city
having gained considerable notoriety
on account Of Mrs. Padfield riding
DR. Carver's driving horses at amusa-
ment resorts last summer. durine
one of which performances she mar
rowly escaped being drowned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13

a cause OF war talk. win certainly
cause revival Of the mutual dis
trust between France and Germany.
Bed Rock Reached.
Algeciras, February b. Reports
current in European capitals that a
crisis has been reached at AlgecI.
ras are not warranted by the actual
conditions here Negotiations upon
police and financial questions are
proceeding nninterruptedly, but have
reached a bed rock point on which
neither the French nor the German
delegates show disposition to yield.
This firmness on both sides has
caused some apprehension OF the
eventual deadlock, but the delegates
SO long as negotiations continue,
will not admit q crisis has been
reached.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
Santa Fe R. r.
Will Construct
Shops At BeIen
Company win Build ! Twenty .lour Slsll
Round tiouss VIII Hun Albuquerque.

r. Meridith Jones, locating engineer
Of the Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa re
stated to representative of the On
ssse s3HteraAy btfpfa. i2Axing
for Chicago. where he had
been called by the chief
engineer Of the road, that the Santa
Fe will build big machine shops at
BeIen. N. Nj. in the near future.
The shops have been ordered built
and the plans call for twenty-four
stall round house, only twelve stalls
OF which viii be constructed at pres.
ent. and the building proper will be
three hundred feet in length.
Belen will be made one Of the I'm.
portant depots on the road The
operation Of shops at that point Will
work considerable injury to Albu-
querque and greatly lessen the I'm
portance Of the shops at the latter
place,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
This Day IN History.


1893, Londan Bridge carried
away by . flodd,
S43, Catherine Howard, fifth
wife 81 Henry VIII, beheaded,
1860. Charles 4. of Sweden died.
Born Nov. s. 1862,
1883. William, Prince OF Orange.
proclaimed King Of England.
l72S, Cotton Mather died. Born
February II, 1868.
1851. jeremiah Rvarts, founder of
American board of commissioners for
Foreign Missions. born.
1888 Ethan Allen died.
1919. Bill introduced IN Congress-
for admission q Missouri,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
y CLAYTON NEWS.

Special Correspondence Of The Optic
At seven o'clock on the afternoon Of
the 9th inst, special train bearina
about seventy.five Of the fair sex, and
fairer sex. of Clayton, sped away K
Texaline, Tex, for the purpose of Gel
ebrating. the new hotel Of that place
just recently flnished, and which ! am
told is a beauty, and high class
credit 10 the thriving little village ol
Texaline. All returned at five O'Clock
this 4. m, mad report = msot enjoy.
able occasion. Some OF fhem. II u
true, looked little "wusted.' but sa'd
I'VE viii Took all right ana leel better
in the Sweet by and by" Dances
are like many other sources Of enjoy
ment, the sequel being the worst part
Of the affair
Miss vergie Denton, of Dalhart.
Tex, IL visiting Miss Ida Denton,
her sister, who Is teaching mathe.
matics In the high school at this
place.
Miss Daisy Mansker and brother
VIII, Of Moody, Tex, are visiting III -'r
uncle, n, r. Mansker, prominent
business man Of CLAYTON.
The G. 4 8. r. r.. am told. Will
begin running day train on the 18th
inst, and this viii be great benefit
10 the people aiong IT. line. N.
IN my nevt will give you 3 general
write up II the beautiful little town
Of Clayton. ARIST1DES.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
Beaver Gets Two Years.

Washington, ID. G., Feb. 13.--In the
criminal court today. George w.
Beaver pleaded guilty to indictments
charging him with conspiring with
former state senator. George Il. Green
Of Binghamton. and w. u. Dremus. to
defraud the government Of the United
States In connection with furnishing
postal supplies, and also Of bribery.
and was sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
Hazers Take Warning.

Washington. y. G., Feb. l3,--Major
aaron Cove, representing the Colo
fado sugar interests, testified before
the senate committee ON the Philip
pines in opposition to the Philippine
tariff bill.
Bill Reported.
Washington, y. G., Feb. 13.-At the
beginning Of today's session Of the
senate. Hale. from the committee on
naval affairs. reported the bill pre-
scribine the method of procedure fo-
hazing at the naval academy and
gave notice that he. would ask the
senate to take 1t up at an early day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
Five Russian Murderers Of
Notables Sent to Siberia

st. Petersburg. Feb. 13.--Five IA.
nous political prisoners, the last in
mates Of the Schlusselburg fortress,
were taken from their cells last night
and sent to Siberia to serve the re-
mainder Of the sentences Thev are
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-13
BOSTON WOOL MARKET
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT,

noston, Mass,, Feb, i3,---The wool
market shows improvement. More
business IN done and the market Il
more Arm, An enormous rise In wor
sted Is predicted, so large. indeed. II
ls claimed, that the manufacturing
capacity Of the mills viii be tested.
Fleeces are active.