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Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
MRS. MARION cOvERDALH'S '.RECITAL.

Given Wednesday Evening at Which Scholars
Show Considerable TaIent-SoclaI Evening.
Mrs. Marion Coverdale gave another
one of her Pupils Recital" last We'd
nesday evening from seven to ten,
which was we'll attended by parents
and friends. It was a very delightful
musical affair. Not all her class were
present, but those who took part re-
fected credit upon themselves and
Mrs. Coverdale. The most of the
numbers were played without notes.
Following the musical social evening
followed in which refreshments were
served The table was beautifully de-
corated, the color effect being red and
white. The program was as follows:
who'll Buy my Roses" Matthews,
Anna Watson; Amusement" Loe-
schorn, Alice Mattiford; "Rondo,"
Wohlfahrt, Clifton Deakyne; "Stsr
Waltz" GNrlet, Sydney Scout; "Robin
Waltz" r. E. DeReef, Hilda Deakyne;
Hunting Song" Virgil, Alethia
Spruance; "Clover Blossom Waltz, "
Rathburn, Helen Johnson; "Linnet
Waltz" M. A. Hart, Reynolds Wilson
Violin Solo, "Finale," Aus Der Lieber-
strank-Donizetti, Sherman Gilreath,
accompanist Mary B. Gilreath; GOOD
Evening Schottische, Bassler, Nits
Jones; Fairy Land Waltz" Warren,
Alva Wheatman; "After the Banquet, y
Englemann, Mary B. Gilreath; "Dance
of the Frowsey Heads" P. B. Story
Amelia Winford; "The Little Corporal
F. G. Rsthburn; Mabel Smith; ecu
pid's Serenade," Elinor Spruance
'Heather Rose," Gustave Lange, Nal
vina Lewis; "Melody of Love-" Engel
mann, Olive Hirons; "Fairy Voices,
Blake, Lola Watson; "Tn Flower.
Grove" Lichner, Lola Dick; "Showe
of Blossoms" Spindler, Edna Lewis
"Zamps Overture" Van Dorm, Pear
Shorts; "Voices of Spring." Sinding
Julia Hum.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

DR.. George Denney and son, and
Mr.. Oswald Denney, of Philadelphia,
were g uests of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Denney, over Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Harrington, of FELTON,, has
been visiting Capt. and Mrs. J. B.
Benson at the Lighthouse.
Mrs. W. o. Hoffecker left this morn
ing for visit to Philadelphia.
Rev. George W. Dame, of Baltimore,
Md, is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. @.
Stockly.
Mrs. Ballard Lodge, of Cleveland,
Ohio, is visiting Miss Bertha Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
APPEAL DAY

The Taxables of the Town of Smyrna are
hereby notified that the assessment for the
present year has been made by A. l.. Hud-
son, Jr., Assessor of the Voters and Real
Estate within the limits of the town, and
Duplicate hung up at the Post Office and
Alderman's Office.
The Commissioners will hold a Court of
Appeals at the Town Hall, on Monday,
May 6. 1907, between the hours of / and 5
O'Clock p. NJ, of same day, to hear and
determine all appeals from said assessment.
BY order of the Town Council,
HARRY B. GRIEVES, Secretary.
Smyrna, Del, April 16, 1907.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
The following is the time table of
the Steamer G. F. Brady for May:
NEW TIME TABLE GOES INTO EFFECT.
New Schedule Includes Three New North
bound and Three South Bound Trains.

A new timetable went into effect on
the Delaware Railroad Sunday with
the result that a number of important
changes have been made. The people
of the State and Peninsula will haYe
the benefit of six more trains being
put in service. There will be a
jamestown Exposition Special" go
ing north and south, which only stops
at Wilmington, Middletown, Har-
rington and Delmar. The Norfolk
Express trains AZ and 49 are sched
uled to run Sunday, giving four Sun
day trains. The Smyrna Bran ch, how
ever, does not connect with any of the
Sunday trains but may be reached by
hacks to Clayton. One of the great
est conveniences is the addition of two
more afternoon trains known as the
"FranklIn City and Philadelphia Ex-
press" trains No. 81 and 80. This is
to assist the usual heavy traffic on the
Norfolk Express. Going north it
leaves Smyrna at 3.52 and coming
South it arrives in Smyrna at 6.03.
She latter will give Smyrna folks an
hour longer in Philadelphia and Will
mington, lehving Philadelphia at 4.01
and Wilmington at 4.45. The Norfolk
Express going north in the afternoon
leaves Smyrna at 3.19 instead of 3.42 as
heretofore. The timetable is as fol-
lows:
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

The Wilmington Furniture Company
one of the largest houses of its kind in
the State, is making special efforts
this spring to interest out of town
trade. Smyrnians visiting Whining
ton will do we'll to call on this house
and see the large display of household
furnishings. Keep in touch with their
advertisements in this issue.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
Business Opportunities

An Insurance Company organizing under
the laws of Delaware, desires gentleman to
act as President. Must bear excellent repu-
tation and can take either active or silent
interest. $4,000 cash required. Fully Sc
cured. Good income assured. Address
with full particulars, reference, etc., or no
attention paid.
S. H. WILSON, Treasurer,
35 W. Upsal Street,
Germantown, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
NOTICE.

Proposals will be received by the Town
Council of Smyrna at its next regular meet
ing Friday. April 26, 1907, for Collector of
Town Taxes, Street Supervisor and a
Chief of Police.
BY order of Council.
s. ]. REYNOLDS, President.
I'll. b. GRTEVES, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

Fishing parties are being held al
most daily in this section, the anglers
selecting the Blackbird pond as their
favorite fishing place. Many large
fish have been caught there recently
by local residents, aud consequently
the place is becoming more popular
with the anglers daily.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

The regular monthly devotional
meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will be held at the
Asbury M. E. Parsonage, Monday
evening next at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

Little Alden Parker, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Parker, of Middletown,
who was taken to Hahnemann Hospi-
tai, Philadelphia, last week, and oper-
ated on for appendicitis, is improving.
The little fellow, who is but five years
old, stood the operation remarkably
we'll.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

The Thomas James lot, situated at
the corner of Delaware and Frazer
streets, belonging to George M. Jones,
Attorney at Law. of Dover, has been
sold to George D. Collins at private
terms.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

Richard E. Long has special an
nouncement to make to the public this
week. See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

Buy your Coal now because it is cheaper.
Buy our Coal because it is as good as the
best.
Buy our Coal in April at $3.50, 224O lbs.
Buy your Coal from Smyrna Trans. & Mfg
Company.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
NOTICE.

She Clayton Sauings and Loan Associa-
ton will issue New Series of Shares, be-
ginning with Tuesday, April 9th, 1907.
Apply to
JOS. SMITHERS, Secretary,
VIM. G. HILL, Treasurer,
w. l.. GOODING, Attorney.
Clayton, Del, April 1st, 1907.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Houses for sale or rent Apply to S.
j. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24

The mails for Townsend and Center
vile close at e.55 A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ.
The mails for Clayton and Clayton
and Clayton and Oxford close at 7.45
A. NJ. and 3.3Op. M.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
There's No Clothing Better Than Ours.
Shirts

Pretty soon stiff shirts won't
show ttheir faces except on
nights and 3Sundays. THE
New Negligees are ready
and a finer line we've never
seen. Every one of them
has a aCOrth-mOre appearance.
Smyrna times., 1907-04-24
Hats

Spring Derbies are ready
for picking, splendid crop
too.
YOUNG MEN who want
extreme styles in everything
prefer our Soft Hat. There's
a sort of swagger smartness
about a soft hat that can't be
worked into the derby.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-12-13
The "Courier's'' BARGAIN Counter.

For Sala-Dewberry and raspberry
plants E. J. Bennett,
Garden Tracts.
Get your picture taken now, at the
Kennewick Studio.
Fine line OF tobaccos and cigars at
the Kennewick Club,
For Sale-15 OTIS. milk for $1OO.
Ramsey Bros. South Wash. st.
Big 4 Coffee is good Fresh roasted.
tryit. KOlb & Son.
Loose alfalfa hay, for sale and
some wheat hay; 2 miles down river
from Kennewick. J.C.Roe.
For SALE-Team. Ayr. Odds, colt,
moving machine, rake and breaking
plow, sewing machine.
H. NJ. De Vene.
Big Coffee, the result OF years of
experience in roasting and blending.
In four grades, 25c., 30c., 35c., and 4Oc.
per pound. Handled exclusively by
KOlb & Son.
BlOtches, pimples, course pores,
black heads are unsightly and de.
note impure blood. Hollis ter's Rocky
Mountain Tea will drive them away
35c, tea or tablets, at the Columbia
Pharmacy
Soft drinks OF all kinds at the Ken
newick Club.
The Hamilton Supply Co. has been
awarded the sole agency for the
PrOsser Best snd Oak Oca hard wi heat
flour. The above brands need no
comment as they have been tried
and tested and found there every
time.
Its virtues have been known for
years, and thousands OF people have
been made happy and we'll by taking
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Keeps you we'll and makes you weller.
IS cents, Tea or Tablets.-The Colum.
bia Pharmacy.
For Xmas work in my line call early
d. UAO xASAIC " Ck OCuQlO
Gasoline engine, new, 10 hp. also
ferry to trade, Let me hear from
owner, CIV Barnes. Pasco
1t Is healthful, wholesome. It's AZ
good for one as the other. A little
dose will make you sleep and eat.
Makes people happy H0llister's
ROCKY Mountain Tea, 35c, tea or
tablets. Columbia Pharmacy
For Sale-kansas Black Cap Rasp.
berry plants. ll-2 miles north Of
Fiuley. Geo loo
| Lost-A small sized scoop shovel
branded. N. L.. between B. F. Meals
and W. A. smalley's ranch. Finder
please return to Transfer Barn.
| b. F. Neal.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-12-13

I Organ for sale
]. H. Graveslund
For Sale-Asparagus plants.
X. A. Oliver, Section Z.
For Sale-Household furniture.
DR.. E. w. Meyers.
Housekeeper wants position in a
small family. Notify, Courier Office
Cleveland's Baking Powder. in BIB
cans cost only $1.O0, and 5-1b cans
$l.66. Both these cans have the
metal handle under the regular cover.
They are ussful when empty. Sold
bya)l lea ding grocers. 12-l5.
On account of sickness l will close
out the entire stock OF teas, coffee
aud notions within the next two
weeks. The goods will he sold at
cost or lower, to close. Good bar
gains at the Photograph gallery
store. J. w. DraughOn.
On account OF so many expressing
their desire to take osteopathic
treatment. have decided to devote
my entire time to practice. Anyone
wishing to consult me can find me at
any hour at my residence.
DR.. E. w. Myeres.
What the leading baker OF Port
Townsend says: Il prefer Cleveland's
Superior Baking Powder, because 1t
Is pnre aid wholesome, 1t takes less
for the same baking: 1t never fails, the
bread and cake keep their freshness
and flavor, result which cannot be
obtained by the use OF alum or 30.
called egg-phosphate powder. G. w.
Walters. Sold by all leading
grocers. 1915
Candles and fruits at the Ken
newick Club.
For Sa!e-25 tons loose hay at $40
per ton. N. c. BOwles' Ranch.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-12-13
Mas Duties.

Preserves and pickles large the
stOrel- Wv
Are on the shelf.
ana ma has now a chance once more
. To rest herself. ., -
For she has naught to do but get
Ihree meals day, -e
Ana sweep and scrub and dust and
let ''"
No cobweb stay.
Do all the family marketing
10 feed the pack,
And tote q basket big to bring
The fodder back.
And take care OF the bird and cat
And feed the dog.
And. just to show pa where he's at.
His memory Jog. +a,
What dull hours idleness would send.
O. goodness knows,
1t she had not a chance to mend
The children's clo'es.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-12-13
Imperial Egg Food

Halter The brsl. nut
"" yer noue have reached that high producing
imperial the r article public
inc ' lou want the best NOT the cheapest
has stood the test for 30ye and still praise
VINO use Compounded
10 poouee an egg whpm life blood bird enh that p.
not ootnabe
guaranteed to DO all will investment one package
Egg rood ns hens
~ e u''o" Try and be convinced that what
ro Hens Turkeys Geese especially for the Young fowls
At the kennewck Harness Shob
GU lind Imperial Egg Food Roup Cure Lice Paint Lice Powder Stool Food
col healing powders oil
powder heave cure kidney oyster c. & S. axe re.e
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The L argest and Most Complete
Stock Of High Grade Jewelry
Between Spokane and
North Yakima

This the place where you get presents that will last
lifetime. Every thing you buy from carries with it my
guarantee give absolute satisfaction To show you how well
guard against selling cheap. worthless goods will say that
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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26
Millinery ni.i,lay.

Beginning Monday, March 25 l
win show the newest designs in dress
and 8trcei hats Just from The eastern
markets Il will pay YOU 10 wait to
see my line VIII be located at Mrs
NJ. W. Houghs, Aultman sreet
Y. /. SPuRGl1N.
March 22-tf
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26
New Man of Ely Mines.

One of the most complete and at
traetive maps of the mining country
adjacent TO Ely has been issued by
the Clason manufacturing company
of Denver from drawings made by
Frank Straub, connected NTH the
Denver Office of the Ely Trust
company. The map is in e6lors and
shows the areas owned by ala of the
large mining companies of. the dis
trict, and each group of claims is
distinctly marked
The map will be distributed from
the local office of the Ely Trust COM
pany.
This company expects to receive in
the next week, copies of complete
typographical map of the Robinson
mining district, drawn by Mr., Straub,
from the United States Typographical
surveys. showing the contour of the
country. the location of the various
towns mines and shaft houses In the
entire distrlct. This map has been
prepared and printed AT a cost of up
ward Of $500.
The maps are printed in Two sizes,
so ; 2 inches and Is y "a inches,
and will be used In connection with
the publicity bureau conducted by
that company to advertise the re-
sources and advantages TO investors
In the camp
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26
Arizona the Place
lNC0RPunAI !

effected ARIZONA with least trouble and
begin business day papers reac, No franchise No pub
liability
meetings keep books anywhere Any kind
issued paid ncah services property and
Under the constitution the legislature
affect corporate franchises by subsequent laws Territorial oc
serving
Arizona and officially in
Write today for of
law particulars gratis with each ncorpoa
ton
STODDARD INCORPORATING CO.. Phoenix, Arizona
Reference Home Savings Bank and Trust Co., Phoenix
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26
Enlarging NottIIern.

Work is to be resumed at once On
the annex To the nJ"thern hotel
which has been under construction
for some time. The annex Will cos
tain IS rooms in addition 70 the Zig
store room fronting on Aullman
street The rooms will he finished in
the same style as those in the NAH
building The annex Will be ready lof
occupancy about May H.
AGuligan every day between 10 II.
M and p. m at The Arizona Club
Jacl, c Fuller, proprietor Mar. lin
WANTED Room in private fam
iH hF single gentleman. Inquire at
the White Pine News Office.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26
NOTICE 70 PLUMBERS AND TO
TIE PUBLIC


This company will do no CONNER
cial plumbing and has no interest in
such work, except that it be pro-
perry done in such manner ds will
protect its rights and property and
the public 70 that end it has made
rules and regulations as to plumb
ing to be used in connection with its
water works system. To insure OBJ
scrvsncc of these rules and regula-
lions it will require bonds from
plumbers, and will not make con-
nection with its system of any plumb
Ing done by a plumber not under
bond
Rules governing plumbing and
blank forms Of bond may be mad at
this Office
ELY WATER COMPANY,
BY Chas .. Vail, Manager
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26

y J. NaHor who has been
a.lsd fer tho layt ioar months
s.. sha 3le!oy Mercantile company, is
- epea dry soods store in the new
pdiidiaa now under construction in
upper Aultman street adjoining the
posi- enice.
Mrs Naylor has had 0 years ox-
perience i'll large retail dry goods
and furniture store at Polo, ILL., She
will cary Il full line of dry goods and
notions The ladies' ready to wear
garment department will be given
special attention and will be under
the management of NJ. Elizabeth Nay
lor OF Chicago. who will arrive here
in few days. Mrs, Naylor is now
purchasing her stock, ard MIR. Nay
lor will leave for the eastern market
in few days to augment the pnr-
chases.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-26
dissolution of Conarfnership.

Notice is hereby given that NJ, Her
man has this 22d day of March, 1907,
withdrawn from the copartnership
heretofore existing and known as
Frank & Herman Co, and in future
will carry on business as NJ. Herman
& Co NJ. HERMAN.
Mar. 22-April % y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-03

Now that the panic is over and a
 sober view is taken of current events,
 the question is constantly asked:
 What caused the crash? The answer
 is ne cessarily a difficult one, because
 the causes were many and complex,
 says banker Clews. The main req
 son. however. has been that of gen.
 eral over doing. Credit was over extended, speculation was excessive
 and ill-advised; expansion of every
 sort was being carried to excess by overconfidenee, until finally the
 country's floGting capital was prac- tically exhausted through being turn ed too rapidly from liquid into fixed forms. We have only to glance at the demands upon new capital during the past year or two to realize this fact. During the first ten months of the current year, the amount of new se- curities authorized amounted to over s1.750. 900, ,0O0, of which at least s1, ,00O, 100000 was actually issued. These figures simply include railroad and industrial securities and notes. the great bulk of which was offered previous to September first. The year 1906 was also a period Of exception ally heavy issues. the total then being ST. 600. 100000 authorized and sI,- 300. 100000 issued within twelve months. These figures take no &C., count Of the Issues Of municipal se- and those Of many other business concerns of a minor char actes. but they are quite sufficient to indicate the extraordinary demands upon ;hc money market during the last two years: demands which in with huge speculative borrowings imposed an unbearablel strain upon the banks and prscipitat- ad the March. August and October rOlIapses in the stock market Other influences have undoubtedly been at york to cause the breakdown. but 10 single factor compares in import | lnce with that of the excessive is- zue of new securities and obligations turing the past twO years which the country was utterly unable 10 ss- sfmilate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-03
EMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.
TUESDAY, DEC 5, 1907.

As a result of the fact that Wash ington has cabled Secretary Taft, re- questing him to hasten his return to the United States, the secretary who is coming by way of the Trans-Siber- ian railroad, and is due at Moscow next Saturday, has sent a telegram to Montgomery Schuyler, jr, the American charge d'affaires, asking him, if possible, to arrange the au- dience with Emperor Nicholas so as to enable him to leave St Petersburg the afternoon of December 4. His departure on the night of December 5 was originally provided for in the schedule. The most absurd stories regarding Secretary Taft's mission to Russia are in general circulation over there, according to advices received in Washington, and MT Schuyler is kept busy denying these ridiculous tales, being obliged even to resort to the Russian press to deny the possi- bility of any trouble with Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-03
Everything In Proportion.

For many weeks the irritable mer. chant had been riveted to his bed by typhoid fever. Now he was convales- cing. He clamored for something to eat, declaring that he was starving. " Tomorrow you may have something to eat" promised the doctor. The mer- chant realized that there would be restraint to his appetite, yet he saw in vision modest steaming meal placed at his bedside.
 'Here is your dinner" said the nurse next day as she gave the glowering pa tient a spoonful of taploca pudding, "and the doctor emphasizes that every thing else you do must be in the same proportion"
 Two hours later the nurse heard a frantic call from the bedchamber.
 "Nurse," breathed the man heavily, q want to do some reading. Bring me a postage stamp. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-03
TIMELY TOPICS.

The New York Millinery Co is constantly receiving new lines of dress and street hats.
 Call at Driggs & Smiths and see their reliable line of pianos.
 Upson, Singleton & Co have over- coats caps, sweater coats and un- derwear for winter.
 Spearo will give you easy terms on winter clothing, either for man or woman. Cowles is showing some bargains in millinery that are worth attention. Hats at $2.9S The Trott Baking Co are success full makers of wedding cakes. Get their prices
 Ready to wear clothing that is capitavating and convincing at Wen- gels.
 Round and sirloin steak at the Model Market at 13c pound. Elgin butter 29c pound.
 Holczer has a line of children's rubber boots at 9Sc. Mems arctics 79c.
 Ladies Home Journal patterns at Grieve Bisset & Hollands. Transfer patterns for fancy work.
 Christmas shoppers are already selecting desks at Hampson-Sellew's
 Mailhiot is selling Tam O'Shan- ters at 15c and 39c. Children's cloaks s2 and $2.5O.
 Great discount sale of children's suits and overcoats at R. R. Harder & Co.'S.
 Special prices at A. & P. Co.'S this week on canned corn.
 Try a loaf of Sc milk bread from French's bakery. Small cakes and dainties made to order.
 Day or night courses perfect stu dents for business at Monroe's bus mess college.
 Hubar & Co advertise some pledges that will be sold unless redeemed December 3.
 Frank the shOeman is making big reductions on the prices of shoes and Tubbers.
 Upson fits and makes glasses, and fills all Oculists prescriptions.
 PheIan the tea man will have plenty of dolls for the little ones Good tea and coffee for everybody.
 Special sale of chamois vests at ApOthecaries Hall Co.'S. Lung and chest protectors soc and 75e.
 Langley is showing pretty bedroom dressers at SIS. Look over his Household ranges.
 Special offerings in parlor stoves. china closets. chamber suits and dressers at Benson Furniture Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-03
EDITORIAL FILINGS.

In business matters New York is not self confident town.--Charlestown News and Courier. ..
 For some reason the Carnegie hero commission has as yet paid no atten- ton to women who wear hat longer than one season.-W Washington Post.
 Edison has invented the cheap house, and some Gothamites are writing let ters to inquire why he has not also in vented cheap building lot.-Baltimors American.
 Dr. Houghton of the Little Church Around the Corner inveighs against secret marriages. Quite right. Their secrecy occupies altogether too much space in the papers next morning. Boston Transcript.
 ( It is hard to say whether the de. cision to permit no newspaper core spondents aboard the fleet on the Pa cific cruise is a peace or war meas ure. The question can be argued either way.-Springfield Republican.