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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30

When pastor and congregation had
taken their solemn obligation, the
Rev. J. E. Eggert, of Harrington, Of
fered the installation prayer aft er
which Moderator Hallett gave his
"Charge to the Pastor" in which he
laid down some excellent and whole
some advice. A hymn was sung and
the Rev. j. E. Eggert in pleasing
and sympathetic m amer gave his
"Chargeyo the People," in which be
showed that the responsibility rested
as much upon the congregation as the
pastor in ccrrying on a successful war
fare against sin. When the benedic-
ton had been pronounced. the congre-
cation pressed forward to congratulate
and welcome Pastor Richards. This
season of happy good will was extended
into the chapel where the ladies of the
church had prepared a spread to which
pastor, visiting clergy and members
and friends of the church participated
in with heartfelt pleasure.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
NUMBER SMYRNIANS SEE THE BALLON
While 10 Dover Attending Court the Balloon
dusseldorf" Passes Over Town and
Lands at Little Greek Pew Miles Away

The most eventful day that Della
wares state capital has had for a long
time was Wednesday, when one of the
balloons competing in the exciting in.
ternational race passed over Dover and
landed near Little Greek. The Ger
man balloon Dusseldorf, pronounced
DeesseldOrf) descended after travers.
ing distance of exactly eight hundred
miles in 40 hours, across the country
from st. Louis in the international air
ship contests, in a uncut cornfield, ON
the Ward farm, two miles northeast of
Little Greek, and four and half miles
due east of Dover. It is evident that
the aeronauts intended to make into
the extreme projection of land out into
the Atlantic ocean, which is Cape May
Point, but observing the open water,
Captain Baron Hugo Won Abercron
and Hans Hiedmann, both of whom
are pilots, held hurried consultation
and decided that as they had reached
the Delaware Bay few miles too far
south, there was nothing left but to
''let of, " cast anchor and land in the
softest spot that offered itself. Had
the vOyagers proceeded by a course
twelve miles north, aud passed over
Woodland Beach, they would have
crossed the Delaware Bay at point
where it is but six miles wide, but in
the Dover longitude it is thirty miles
across to Port Norris, N. J.
The airship passing north over Do
yer, and circling about for some time
was viewed with delight and excite
ment by scores of people among whom
were a number of Smyrnians. Th,
: aerOnauts after they landed were &C.
corded a reception in Dover. TIL,
great international balloon contes
ended Wednesday with a very clos
finish between a German and Frencl
balloon, both landing in New Jersey
only few miles apart, after cours
of $50 miles. It proved to be one 0
the greatest ever had, although the
record for distance, 1888 miles, mad
some years ago, was not equalled. Tn
contest started Monday afternoon
October 81, at st. Louis, the followin
balloons entering the race: Pommerr
German; L'Isle de France, French
| Dusseldorf, German; st. Louis, Uni
i ted States; america, United States
4 Anjou, French; Abercron, German
q United States, United States. TIL
i Pommern came out first; L'Isle d
| France, second; and Dusseldorf, thirC
The Americans, st. Louis, Unite
States and America stand fourth an
fifth.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
"HALLOwE'EN PARTY" WITH GRANGE.
Monthly Social Meeting on Saturday Evening
Turned Over to Halloween Pastimes.

Saturday evening being the monthly
social meeting of the Grange, the
chairman of Literary, Miss Name
MannOn with her able assistants, had
arranged for a good old fashioned
Halloween Frolic. The Patrons and
guests of the evening were met at the
door by a "Witching Witch" and
obliged to jump the broom-stick ere
they could enter the Harvest Field.
The room was becomingly adorned with
autumn leaves and chyrsanthemums
and Jack o Lanterns of yellow pump
kins shed mellow light over the festive
scene. Various games appropriate to
the occasion afforded hilarious amuse-
ment until a late hour. The Potato
Doll Dressing Contest was an unique
feature and Mr.. Gilbert Pratt won first
prize, a prancing ''Dan Patch, " for his
ability to so cleverly manipulate frocks
and furbelows, while Mr.. Joseph Rob
inson was rendered the consolation
prize. Mr.. W. 7. Massey gave selee-
tions on banjo and guitar and responded
with several encores, suiting his YER
sing to the occasion and the partici
pants. Chesw old Grange had been
invited to spend the evening with
Smyrna Grange and the mingling of
so many Patrons resulted in most
enjoyable occasion. The Sisters had
abundantly Prepared and served pump
kin pie, gingerbread, milk, home made
candies and apples.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
MRS. LYDIA MCNULlN DIES SUDDENLY
Stricken With Heart Attack While Sitting 10
Her Chair Saturday Evening in Philade'-
phIa-Nany Years a Smyrna Resident

Mrs. Lydia McNulliu for many year
a resident of Smyrna died suddenly at
her home 1880 Columbia avenue, Phil
adelphia, Saturday evening. She was
apparently in good health and was sit
ting in her accustomed chair when she
suffered an attack of the heart and died
without hardly a warning to her loved
ones The shock was very severe upon
her family. She was III her 8lst year.
The deceased was the daughter of the
late Robert and Maria (Pennington)
Boyer and a granddaug liter of the late
Jacob Pennington aud was born in
Milford. In lS47 she was united in
marriage to Walter McMullin prom 3
cent carriage maker of Smyrna a mem
and later of the firm of McMullin Il
| Beckett. Nearly all her early life was
! spent in Smyrna. She NOV ed to Phil
adelphia III 1872 aud after t he death of
! her husband which occurred twelve or
! thirteen ears ago, she has been max
ing a home for her children. For sixty
years or more she has been a member
and identified closely with the Presby-
terrain Church being commitment of
the Smyrna Church until she trans
ferred her membership to Philadelph ia.
She was a woman of strong character
istics and deep piety, an exemplary
life which has been an inspiration to
her large circle of friends who knew
her but to love her She is survived
by four children as follows: Miss Maria
McMullip, Miss Flora McMullin and
Mrs. Lydia S. Winter, of Philadelphia
and Mr.. Walter McMulliu, of Camden,
N. j. She is also survived by Mrs.
Henry Curry, Of this town, a sister.
The remains were brought to Smyrna
on the noon train to day and after short
services at the Presbyterian Church,
interment was made in the Presbyter-
ian Cemetery.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
DANCE PARTY AT JAMES F. DAvID,s
Mr.. and Mrs. James David Entertain a Large
Company Of Friends Wednesday Evening

THoRoUGHFARE NECK, Oct. 29:-An
evening social was held at the home of
Mr.. and James David near Flemings
Landing on last Wednesday night.
The evening was pleasantly spent by
dancing and playing games. Mr..
George Berkeley furnished music on
the violin and Miss Dora Laye on the
piano. At late honr the guest were
invited to the dining room where ice
cream and cake were served. Those
present were: Misses Katie and Dora
Lave, Clara Harrington Lizzie Col
Inns, Mollie Pleasanton, Elsie Gibbons,
Ella Remley. Messrs. George Berk-
ley, John Smith, Micheal Schirling,
John Mckay, Oransbey Pleasanton,
Samuel Collins, Warner CHM, William
Derrickson, Harry Kieser, Charles LIE
Compt Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Stats,
Mr.. aud Mrs. james David and Mr..
Wilmer Webb.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
FREDERICK EDEN BACH DIES SUDDENLY.
Well known Republican Politician OF Whining
ton Passes Away After an EventtuI Career.

Well Known Republican Politician OF Whining
ton Passes Away After an Eveuttul Career.
Frederick Eden Bach, one of the best
known Republican leaders of Delaware,
died suddenly at his home in Whining
ton Friday night, aged 80 years. Mr..
Bach came to Wilmington from Berks
County, Pa, when a young man. He
taught at the Friends Schools for some
time, after which he became an editor
ial writer on the Morning News. Later
he became identified with Republican
politics, and it under his sagacious
leadership the Republicans won their
first big victory in Delaware. He was
private secretary to United States Sen
ator Anthony Higgins and still later
was connected with the rural free mail
service in this country and Cuba. He
was elected Register of Wills in 1902.
Mr.. Bach leaves a widow and three
daughters, the oldest of whom married
Charles Warner, Jr., president of the
Charles Warner Co., Wilmington's
leading shipping and cement house.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
COUNCIL GRANTS EXTENSION
OF TIME TO BUILD TROLLEY
SMYRNA KENT COUNTY AND DELAWARE BAY
TRACTION COMPANY GIVEN ANOTHER YEAR
Nearly all the Members For Encouraging it to
This Extent But Mr.. StOckIy Fights it Per
sistentIy Stringency Met

At a meeting of the Smyrna Town
Council Friday evening the Smyrna,
Kent County and Delaware Bay Trac-
ton Company was granted an extern
sion of time for another year in which
to build their trolley line through the
town limits of Smyrna. The franchise
remains practically the same with the
exception that where the "wOrds 1907"
appear the words 1908" are subsitu
ted. Councilman Stockly fought the
extension persistently on the ground
that Smyrna was free of the binding
contract and that it would be better
for Council to wait until the progress
of the trolley had reached some def
mite stage before giving them the right
of way over our streets. He said he
would be willing to grant the extension
at the proper time but absolutely re-
fused to lend his vote to extend the
time on Friday night. All the other
members saw no reason why Smyrna
should not encourage the project in
every way reasonable, aud on motion
of Mr. Thornley, the extension was
granted. Mr.. Stockly offered an
amendment to the motion that the
question be referred to a committee of
three to consider carefully the old fran
chise before it was renewed, but his
motion did not receive a second. Chief
Engineer Endean is we'll pleased with
the action of Council and says the at
fairs of the Trolley Company is pro
crossing slowly bu. surely. He says
he has obtained the private right OF
way in New Castle County within two
and half miles of Delaware City an(
as soon as this is procured ''the bus
will hop" The year 1908, he declares
will bring the trolley down in Della
ware.
Chairman Stockly of the Finance
Committee in whose hands were direc
ted the negotiation of the two $1OO
bonds recently authorized by Council
madea report that owing to the presen
condition of the money market, he wa
unable to place the bonds at an advan
tage and recommended that action b
stayed for time. This he said coul
| be done very readily since the state
! our treasury and monthly revenue
would allow the town to borrow 5000
from the general fund to pay for til
electric light plant improvements unit
the money market settled to a stat
where the bonds could be placed to a
advantage, at which time the none
borrowed from the general fund coul
Y be returned. A resolution to this etfeC
e was drafted and adopted unanimously
e Mr.. Grieves of the Light and Waite
d Committee reported the improvement
d at the plant about complete and Il
d vited the Council to inspect it. Th
g engines have been OYerhauled and IL
d plant painted and generally improved
e Mr.. Robinson reported progress
!. street improvement. Bills amountir
b to $2,214.37 were allowed. This /
IS cluded the last payment on the ne
p Keeler boiler amounting to $1,368.
70 and bills for coal and lumber. Coun'
o adjourned.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
OFFICERS ELECTED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL,
CicerOnian Society Elects Miss Mabel Robin
son its President For the Ensuing Term.

son its President For the Ensuing Term.
The Ciceronian Literary Society of
the Smyrna High School was called to
order last Friday the 25th by the Pres
ident, Douglass d. Durand for the first
time this year without there being any
visitors present. After the minutes
were read and approved the following
officers were elected for the next term
of six weeks: President. Miss Mabel
Robinson; Vice President, Rich HOl-
land; Secretary, George Tunls; Cor
responding Secretary, Ralston Nc
Causland; Librarian, Miss Helen LOf-
land; Pianist, Miss Mary Johnson;
Assistant Pianist, Miss Margaret Walls
After the election Professors POntZ-
and Burdette answered general ques-
tions and gave a short talk pertaining
to the present campaign in this state.
Finding no business of Importance to
bring before the meeting the motion
for adjournment was carried.-Cor.
Sec.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
GEORGE W. RASH AND SONS GET OPP EASY
Put Upa Strong Defense and the Court Passes
Light Sentence Which They All Pay.

The Rash-Fouraker case growing
out of the recent episode near the
Smyrna Light Plant in which Geo. W.
Rash and his sons broke into Frank
Fouraker's house and in which defense
Fouraker was shot in the leg, was tried
before Superior Court in Dover last
week with the result that George W.
Rash was fined 500 and costs,
John h. Rash and Carl Keiser plead
guilty and were fined $40 each and
costs, while the case against George
w. Rash, Jr., was nolle pressed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
BENJAMIN c. COLLINS RESIDENCE ROBBED
Thieves Gain an Entrance Through the Front
Window and Rsnsacked House Friday Night.

Window and RanSacked House Friday Night.
A bold and daring robbery was per-
petrated on Mt. Vernon street Friday
evening when thieves took advantage
of the absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Benja-
min G. Collins to break in and rob
their house. That it was a daring
venture is evidenced from the fact that
the BURGLARY took place in the early
part of the evening between eight and
nine O'Clock and that they gained en-
trance by prying open the front win
dow next to the door. Some pedes-
TRANS and neighbors noticed light in
the second story but thought nothing
of it. The robbers once inside ran
sacked the house from top to bottom,
leaving desk and bureau drawers out
and rooms in a disordered condition.
It is presumed they were after money
for nothing was missing except Mr..
Collins overcoat. Nothing was known
of the BURGLARY until Mr.. and Mrs.
Collins returned at nine o'clock and
seeing the confusion they summoned
an officer but the thieves had made
their escape through the side and rear
door.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
Local Option Meeting at Smyrna Landing.

Rev. William FAIRIES, Prof. John P.
Burdette and Prof. E. L. Pontz will
address a Local Option Meeting at the
Smyrna Landing Chapel this evening
at 7.45 O'Clock. All cordially invited.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
NExrmEsrINd OF OUR LOCAL TEACHERS
Will Be Held Saturday November the 9th POr
Which Program Has Been Arranged.

The following is the program for the
Teachers Association which will meet
November 9th, inst: Soug, ''Battle
Hymn of the Republic, Prayer, Rev.
G. N. Clough; Roll Call, responses,
Gems from Literature; Minutes; Glass
in History, led by Mr.. Burdette, sub
iect, Administration of Jefferson and
Madison Solo, Miss Leathers; Glass
in English conducted by Mr.. Pontz,
subject, "The Analysis of Sentences
continuation of the October lesson;
Song, "Snn of my Soul;" Talk on
"Words, Superintendent Carroll;
New Business; Collection,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
Arthur StOkesbury Wins a Bride.

Arthur Stokesbury and Miss Susie
Keiffer both of this town, were mar
ried in New York City on Wednesday,
October 10th. The bride made her
home with Miss Clara Leinberger and
tie groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Stokesbury.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30
Teachers institute d be Held ia Dover.

Supt. Carroll of the Kent County
Public Schools has decided to hold the
Institute in Dover on November 20, 20,
and 27th. Smyrna is assured it for
next year.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-10-30

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
Beck vandaIs a WaahInaton,

In spite Of the watehfulness Of The
employees Of the library Of Consies
book seribblers are said to have be-
come q common nuisance In Uncle
Sans large and artistic reading rooms
up on Capitol Hill II is also said they
have made their marks" on volumes
IN the public library. A librarian Of
experience, in discussing this subject
said the men or women who indulge
In book Bcribbling are usually egotIsta
who think the book Il valueless after
they have read II. sometimes they
strike out the passages they DO not
like, while those that appeal to them
are heavily nnderscorsd OF placed In
brackets.
Itiis said Considerable time Is sx.
pended By attaches Of Libraries IN eras.
ing the work Of the scribhlsru, inelud.
in8 criticisms or suggestions written
on the margins Of the pages
In many cases the onlcers Of TIE
libraries learn who detaces the books.
but IN almost every Instance the per.
petrator denies the deed. He e eYf
dently aahamed Of the tboughts be vas
% proud q when IL urrte thou A
NJ insrgip q ~ seoh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
voLIYA MUST co.
Successor to Dowle At Zion City Notl.
ned to LeaVe-optlons on
New Mexico Land Lost.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Wilbur Glen
Voliva, who successfully grasped thu
reins Of government OF Zion City from
the hands Of John Alexander DOwie
and expected to reign in his stead af
ter the death Of Dowie, Wednesday
night, announced to 1000 OF his fol
lowers in that city torn by many fac.
lions, that he had given up the fight
there. At the same time he announced
that he had lost the option upon the
land in New Mexico where he expect
ed to found q new colony, but would
buy property adjacent to Zion City and
found the, colony there.
The speech Of Voliva was his swan
song 30 far as Zion City is concerned.
He said that he had received formal
notice from John G. Hat6ly, the re-
ceiver of Zion City, to vacate the
premises which he has used as oficess
and the publication plant Of his oiilcial
paper. within 80 days. He said that
he would get ont and would not pay
another dollar to the receiver. Voliva
was bitter against Mr.. Hately and
branded his treatment as persecution.
No explanation Of how he'lost the op
ton on the lands in New Mexico was
vouchsafed by Voliva. 1t was general
" understood that he had failed to re |
pSiuo fha Anau<t.,l ~. .It,... - -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
Mrs. Schreiner Is Dead.
[FpOm Wednesdays Daily.l /.

Mrs. G. W. SChreiner, wife Of
Councilman G. W, schreinsr. died at
their home on East Fifth street at
10 o'clock last night. She had been
Ill only a short time. She was aged
S6 years and had a host Of friends
who will be saddened by her passing
away. Her two children, Mrs. Clara
Schopp and Clarence Schreiner, are
here. The funeral services will be
held at the home at P. m. Thursday,
the Rev. s. E. Belts officiating. Burial
in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
ROOT TBE GUEST OF MEXICO
American Secretary Of State Re-
ceivsd a Warm Welcome.
Historic Palace Of chapultepsc Castle
to be His Residence -FuPnIshed
Automobiles and Carriages.


| Mexico City, Mex, Oct. 1.--Creeted
BY several thousand persons, among
whom were many members Of the
American colony in this city. Secre-
tary Of State Elihu Root arrived in
Mexico City at O'Clock Monday ai.
ternoon on the special presidential
train which brought him from the bors
dsrsas the guest Of the Mexican gov.
eriIhelt. +
Asstha train pulled into the national
station the artillery band played an
American patriotic air and the states
man, was given a. rOusing welcome.
secretary. Of Foreign Affairs Ignacio
Mariscal, who headed the local recep.
ton committee was one Of the first
10 greet Mr.. ROOtg ON his arrival al
the station. The board of governors
of the city and the aldermen. in a
body, were on hand to extend of.
ficiai welcome to the visitors short. |
" after the arrival at ChapulteDec
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
FIRST DAY.
COUNTY FAIR OPENS WITH
GOOD CROWDS.
Many Fine Attractions Are on the
Grounds and the Show Is Excel
lent Stubs Makes Address =
Races Are Started.


.
The county fair opened this morn
ing with clearing skies and goo
start fur the days enjoyment. Th
morning trains brought large crowd
and the grounds early showed actlyi
ty
The Carlton, Enterprise and Abb
leDe bands are playing and there Is
fine list Of attractions on the grounds
The exhibits were nearly all In
place at noon today and the grounds
are more attractive than last year.
Hon. W. r. StubbSs arrived last
night and has been visiting during
the day with the businessmen and
politicians Of the city. At 1890 he
made an address In front Of the grand
stand and the stand was wellfiled to
hear him. He 10 an interesting ,talker
and had close attention. He talked
ON political topics.
The races were called OF Q o'clock
and are in progress as we go to press,
One Of the interesting features Of
the fair grounds iaa rest room being
built Just inside the entrance catchy
Ut. Prendergast. He is making It d
permanent affair and II 10 q decided
improvement to the grounds, Large
round pillars support the roof; chairs,
tables, toilet rooms, telephone booth
and every convenience are there for
the free use Of all. It is most COM
mendable action on the part Of Mr.
Prendergast and is sort Of advertis-
ing that will do him q great deal Of
good. 1t is hoped that every mer-
chant will follow his example SO that
there shall be plenty Of aCcommoda-
tions for the crowd that will attend
the Fairs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
APOUT People,
David crOit came IN irom Nebraska.

4. \
David Croft came in from Nebraska
L. L. Engle was down from salina
and called on the RESLEcTOR.
Mr.. and Mrs. WiIson Young re-
turned from visit in Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Houlton'leit for
Pennsylvania to spend the winter
Miss Marie Roger has gone to
l.indsborg where she will study
music.
Mrs. e. D. Humphrey is up from
e. Reno visiting Mrs. G. G. Sterl and
other friends.
Sheriff Favor returned from Lam
sing where he took Tom Davis and
Frank Shook.
Mrs. Samuel A. Meyer and daugh-
ter Elda Of Topeka are here visiting
relatives and friends.
William Lips Of Iowa, a former
Abilene boy, is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lips.
] Misses Vera Poland and Leila Rex
roat Of Chapman are visiting Miss
Pearl Franks this week.
H. H. Logan was in from Carlton
seeing the fair and called at REELEcToR
headquarters. He will have a public
sale on Oct. %.
/. Geo. Slater left for Lenox. Iowa.
He bought the l6O-acre farm Of j. A.
for ga, sn, acre. through
Briney, Pautx & Steele. :
Robt. J. Logan and wife are visit
ing 81 the home Of w. H.. Logan Of
North Kinney. They expect to move
% California to reside.
Harry Etter returned to San Fran
,isco, CAL, after q three months visit
With his mother, Mrs. Jas. Holden,
md sister, Mrs. Chas. Rowland.
Lieutenant Gilbert Humphrey was
n the city visiting with his mother,
Ars. Z. D. Humphrey, and old abb
enc friends. He is in the engineers |
orpS Of the army and doing special
FORK at Fort Riley. Gilbert is an
Id Abilene boy and his success has
cen gratifying to friends here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-03
Public Sale.

! will sell at public auction at the
Hugh Mustard farm, 81 miles north
Of Talmage, miles east and one :
south Of Manchester, 8 mile west and
4 south Of Industry, on