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Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
TROLLEY PROJECT MEETS
WITH SERIOUS SETBACKS
FARMERS UP STATE BLOCKING MOVEMENT
WITH REPUSALS OF RIGHT OF WAY.
Some DOnt Care for Trolley and Others Want
Fabulous Prices for Their Land-Flnan-
ciers are not Discouraged Over Situation


Fabulous Prices for Their Land-Flnan-
ciers are not Discouraged Over Situation
In these hot, sultry days of summer
there seems to be very little trolley
talk, but in an interview with Super
vising Chief Engineer Endean we |
learn that matters are pr ogressing
slowly but surely. Mr.. Endean says
there is much delay over gaining a
private right of way between here and
Delaware City. Certain people along
the line are blocking the movement
and it is the getting around these un-
fortunate conditions that has seriously
hampered the progress which had been
anticipated by Engineer Endean and
the Company he represents. He says
that all but two property owners be
tween Smyrna and Odessa have con-
sented to a right of way over their
property. These two are Indifferent
to the trolley project and one of them
is holding out for So, 900 for his land.
Arrangements however, are about COM
pleted for the building of a trestle over
the marsh at the approach to Odessa
as a right of way could not be had over
the couseway on account of the mar
rowness of the road. Above Odessa,
and on to Delaware City, Mr.. Endean
says he anticipates little difficulty, for
property owners are anxious to get
railway connections with Delaware
City where they can have quick and
easy access to Wilmington. A number
of the property owners have already
signed right of way. Most of the
trouble has been between Smyrna and
Odessa, where surprising to say some
farmers frankly admit that they dc
not care for a trolley and would rather
not see it built. However, Engineer
Endean is working persistently nigh
and day and hopes to overcome the
objections that have much delayed hi
progress. In the meantime he is re
ceiving encouragement from his finan
ciers, who seem determined to put
trolley line in Delaware and have sue
confidence in its ultimate success tina
they are already making plans anC
talking over machinery for their powe
stations. Mr.. Endean emphaticall
admits that the people are blockin
the project and as soon as they grar
the right of way it will be matter
few days to start the survey an
construction work.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
CAMDEN CAMP OPENED TODAY.
Not Many Teuters But Big Transient Crowds
Expected During the Ten Days Outing.
Elaborate Program for Next Sunday

Old Camden Camp opened today for
its ten-day season of 1907 Yesterday
there was a general moving out into
the beautiful aud healthfUl woods by
tenters and clubs and visitors, and the
new idea of living in one large circle
surrounding the auditorium instead Of
living in series of narrow avenues,
appears to have struck a popular
chord. The tenting attendance at tho
camp will not be large, but the at
tendance on both Sundays and temper
ance day, "Good Tidings Day" and
Epworth League Day is expected to
eclipse many former records. Three
of the most prominent ministers OF the
Peninsula are on the program for next
| Sunday and one of the most elaborate
| musical programs ever rendered there
is being prepared, with the large Wes-
ley Chorus Choir, the boys choir and
an orchestra as accompaniment to tho
congregational singing and for special
singing. The newest experiment in
camp meeting progress is probably tho
management of all the boarding and
refreshment tents by committees of
women appointed. Smyrna will doubt
less furnish its full quota during the
progress fthe camp especially on TEN
perance Day, August LIST, when large
) delegation of white ribboners and theil
friends will attend and participate IL
the exercises of the day.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
MISS HELEN MAY NAUDAIN MARRIED
Becomes the Wife Of John Buyer Cooke at
Brilliant Society Wedding In Forrest
Presbyterian Church Thursday Evening

A beautiful church wedding took
place in Forest Presbyterian Church
on Thursday evening at $50 o'clock,
when Miss Helen May Naudain was
united in marriage to Mr.. John BUYER
Cooke, The church was decorated
with lunches of mist, OK eyed daises
and presented a beautiful appearance.
Miss Lena Pleasanton played the we'd
ding march during the ceremony,
Miss Helen Biggs and Miss Lucille
Cooke were flower girls and wore white
with pink sashes. They carried large
bouquets of pink sweet peas tied with
long pink ribbon streamers. Emerson
Polk, of PocOmoke City, Md, Oscar
&. GoOdhand, of New York. W. B.
Riggs, DIR. J. G. Sites, G.. Lindsey
Cochran and J. Allen johnson were
ushers. The bride wore a beautiful
white lace robe over white taffeta made
en- train, and carried a shower bouquet
OF white sweet peas, tied with white
satin ribbon. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. George P. Jones
pastor of Bethesda Methodist Episco
pal Church, assisted by Rev. DIR. Per
kins, of New York. The ring ceremon,
was used. The church was crowded
with relatives and friends of the bride
and groom, guests being present from
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimor
and many other peninsula towns. I'm
mediately after the ceremony receT
tion was held at the home of the bride
mother, where Mr.. and Mrs. Cooke re
ceived congratulations of their numel
GUS friends. The bride was the recil
lent of numerous gifts, many of the
being very beautiful. Mr.. and Mr.
Cooke left on the 9.29 a. NJ, expre
Friday morning for an extended WEI
ding trip and on their return will r
side in Philadelphia, where the groo
is engaged in business.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
PREPARING FOR ELECTION THIS FALL
Same Election Officers viii Have Charge and
Registration Boards Will Act Two Days
to Add New Names and Qualify Voters.

The law providing for the election
to be held in this State on the fifth day |
of November next, on the question of !
license or no-license, stipulates that
the registration officers now in office
shall sit on the third and fourth Satur-
days Immediately proceeding the cleo
ton, to add the names of persons who
may have become qualified to vote
since the last General Election, or who
may become qualified before the day
of the Special Election, or who being
qualified failed to register two years
ago. No registration fees shall be ex-
acted at said special registration. The
Special Election shall be held in the
several voting districts by the same
election officers and voters assistants
as were employed at the last General
Election. All vacancies in registration
or election officers shall be filled by tn e
| Governor. The sheriff of each county
is required to furnish ballot boxes,
tally sheets, certificates, etc., the same
as for General Election. The Clerks
of the Peace will prepare the necessary
ballots, three by six inches; on whict
shall be printed line in the middle
thereof extending from the top to thu
l. bottom, with the words against Ii
cense" printed on the right-hand sid
} of said line and the words, ''for license
on the Ieft-hand side; to be marked b.
| the voter with a cross mark on the sid
= for which he desires to vote. If
4 greater number of votes shall be cas-
t against license than for license in an
s Local Option District of the State,
g shall be unlawful to manufacture o
g sell spirituous, vinous or malt liquor
# except for medicinal or sacramento
3 purposes within said district.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
BREAKING UP "CRAP" AT WOODLAND
Proprietor Mott lnvOkes the Aid Of the Law
and Two Arrests We're Made There Sunday

Proprietor Mott lnvOkes the Aid OF the Law
and Two Arrests We're Made There Sunday
Crap Shooting is getting the upper
hand at Woodland Beach, so much SO
that Proprietor Mott is determined to
break it up. Last Sunday Constable
Boyer and his deputies VanhOrn, Jones
and Doc Ryan made raid on the crap
shooters and made two arrests. There
we're several games going on at the
time and about 25 men were involved.
All but two made their escape. The
men arrested were Edward Forrest OF
Philadelphia and Clarence Edge OF
Chester. They were brought to
SMYRNA and Monday were arraigned
before Magistrate Anthony and fined
with costs 81. "a each which they paid.
The officers will be on the lookout
next Sunday and throughout the sea-
son with the hope of breaking the
game up.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
MILFORD QUIBBLING OYER POSTOPFICR.
Congress ApprOpriates $4,000 For Federal
Building Bu' Citizens Disagree Over Site

A remol ance has been prepared
here and ne factional disturbance
has result rom the report of COM
mittee rel senting a citizens meet
ing, which recently reported to the
government that the site for the new
$50, 900 Federal building for Milford
has been selected in South Milford, a
growing residence section, but away
from the business and hustle of the
principal market streets. Business
men have started the protests, taken
the stand that a post Office building
which is visited by practically every
householder and citizen, should not be
put out in an extreme end of town and
taken away from the business centre,
particularly when lot has been offered
the government near the site where the
post office has been located since
Grants administration, for $4,000.
The location of the site in South Mil
ford is alleged to have been in the in
terests of trust company. There is
some fear that the quibbling over loca-
tion may cause delay which might
cause future Congress to upset the
appropriation, which was secured fol
Milford through the initiative of Sena
tor Alice.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
EXCITING ELOPEMEMT CASE NEAR DOVER.
Miss Annie Sweitzer and Harry Burrls Make
Up Their Minds to Wed ClandestlneIy.

Annie, the 17-year-old daughter of
August Sweitzer, farmer of West
Dover hundred, Sunday eloped with
Harry Burris, farm hand on the farm
of William Uhlig, just opposite the
Sweitzer farm. On Friday last, Farmer
Sweitzer's barns and outbuildings, with
their contents were destroyed by fire,
and he had not recovered from the
shock when the elopment of his daugh
ter was added to his cup of sorrow.
Last Saturday Burris purchased q
new trunk and brought 1t to the Uhlig
farm. Sunday some of the clothes oi
the Sweitzer girl were brought oveI
and deposited in the trunk. When
TJhlig became aware of what was going
on he informed Mr.. Sweitzer. Young
Burris was questioned, but denied tina
he had intention of elopment. Later
he and the young woman disappeared
add then the father OF the girl becam
alarmed and started ont on a searcl
of the runaways.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
MISS BECKETT SUCCEEDS MISS SPRUANCs
Elected Teacher Of the Third and Fourth Grades
by the Smyrna Board Of Education Friday

Elected Teacher Of the Third and Fourth Grades
by the Smyrna Board Of Education Friday
Miss Anna Bell Beckett, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L. Beckett, of
this town, was elected at meeting OF
the School Board last Friday to the
place made vacant by Miss Mary Spru'
ance. Miss Beckett was selected from
a number of applicants. The election
is looked upon as most excellent one.
Miss Beckett is no stranger in the Fac
uIty. For several years she was
teacher of the Fifth and Sixth Grades
and resigned to take up an advanced
course of study in Dickinson College.
She is we'll qualified for her position
and the general opinion is that the
School Board has made most excel
choice. She will enter upon her duties
at the opening of the school term IN
September
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
NEWLY RENOVATED CHURCH
REOPENED At CHESWOLO
IMPRESSIVE ALL-DAY SERVICES MARK
THE HAPPY OCCASION LAST SUNDAY.
Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., Of Smyrna Preached
An Eloquent Sermon Ia Morning and Rev.
J. H. LightbOurn Of Dover ID Evening

CHEswoLD, July 22:-The re-opening
services of Cheswold Church passed |
off last Sunday under circumstances
most auspicious The temperature
had changed in the early morning to
cool bracing conditions which were
ideal for the occasion. The days ser
vice commenced with regular Sunday
School sessions at o'clock. At 1890
Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., of Smyrna,
preached a most scholarly discourse
from the text, "Show Me Thy Glory"
Based on the incident of the despon-
dency and anger of Moses, the great
law giver, at the apostacy shown by
the Israelites in setting up the golden
calf while he was in mountain seclu-
sion, the lesson of holding 10 Gods
promises, was most forcefully and ably
presented DIR. Watts services on this
occasion is greatly appreciated by Pas
tor McCann as also the congregation
present. The pastor and officials had
hoped the money necessary for the
church improvement would be in hand
by collectors which had been appointed
in which event the sancity of the dis
course would in no sense have beer
disturbed but it would not work tha
way. The amount raised however was
$685.. 90, which with the help of thu
Lao les Aid may approximately pay tn
del even consisting the new system o
lis which is: yet to be officially de
cf upon. The evening services
consisted of twilight openinS with
short but spirited love feast, followe'
by sermon by Rev. J.H. Ligntbourr
the boy preacher, and son of Rev. A
w. Lightbourn, of Dover, which di
him great credit. Our Ladies Aid al
er now proud of their clean, bright an
1 cheerful church and invite visitors an
% welcome everybody to the services.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
LAST SUNDAY AT ASBURY N. E. CHURCH.
Rev. J. II. LlghtbOurn, Son Of DR.. LightbOuau.
breaches 10 the Morning Watt at Evening

Rev, J. H. LlghtbOurn, Son Of DR.. LightbOuau,
breaches 10 the MOrnlng-Dr Watt at Evening
The pulpit of Asbury Nj. E. Church
was most acceptably filled Sunday
morning by Rev. J. II. Lightbourn, of
Dover, son of the Rev. DR.. A. W.
Lightbourne, of Wesley Church. DIR.
Watt was absent that he might preach
the morning sermon and participate in
the re.opening of Cheswold M. E.
Church. Young Lightbourn made
favorable impression and soon gave
evidence that he had inherited to a
large degree the preaching power that
has made his family prominent for
generations. He took his text from
the 4th chapter of Zechariah and 9th
and 7th verses: ''Not by might, nor by
power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord
of Hosts" In the evening DIR. Watt
had returned and took charge of the
twilight service. He preached strong
sermon on '"The Dignity of Labor" 9
sermon full of good thought and one
which raade an excellent impression
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION A SUCCESS.
Ladies Of St. PEERS Church Take Party OF
rs on Steamer L. NJ. Price and Cleared $50

Ladies OF St. PEERS Church Take Party OF
rs on Steamer L. NJ. Price and Cleared $50
The moonlight excursion given on
the Steamer L. NJ. Price Monday eVen-
ing was one of the most delightful af'
fairs of the season. The party num-
bering seventy eight moved. off be-
tween four and five o'clock and were
soon stirring up a nice breeze. After
reaching the mouth of the Smyrna
River the boat headed straight down
the bay to Ship John Lighthouse.
There was jolly party on board who
whiled away the time in song and
laughter bent on getting the most en-
ioyment out of the occasion posi-
BILE. The boat made circuit around
Ship John aud returned home by
moonlight. The bay was 50 delight
full and charming in the sheen ofmoOn-
light that many were lOath to turn in
the creek on their return. The party
reached Smyrna Landing about eleven
O'Clock where hacks and private con-
veyances brought them to town. The
ladies cleared including the supper
served on the boat over $50.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
SMYRNA BOYS PLAYING FAST BASEBALL
Cross Bats With the Camden Team Last
Saturday 10 a Tie Game Of ten Innings.

Saturday 10 Tie Game Of ten Innings.
There was an interesting and excit-
ing game of ball between the team
from Smyrna and the Camden team,
on Saturday afternoon, which finally
resulted in tie, each side scoring 3
runs. The game ended in the middle
of the tenth inning by the Smyrna
team leaving the field, after becoming
dissatisfied over a decision declaring
a batter safe at second base. The
Camden team had gone to bat for their
half of the inning and the first batter
up hit the ball and despite faulty field
ing, reached second base. The ball was
thrown ON to second in time to put
him out. The umpire accordingly pro-
nounced him 'safe," when the
Smyrna boys raised protest and
finally left the field. Dickerson
and Turner were the battery for
Smyrna. The boys were in good
trim and had fast team, next Saturday
they will cross bats with the Middle
/ town team.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
FISHING PARTY TO KITS HAMMOCK.
Local Fisherman Who Chartered 1.-The L. n,
Price" Did Not Have the Day Anticipated.

A party of about fifty of our local
fisherman left Prices wharf on the
Steamer L. NJ. Price for the fishing
grounds off kits Hammock. They
had delightful day but the sport of
fishing did not turn out as we'll as they
had expected. For some reason the
fish did not run and the catch was
uniformly small. Andrew D. Cole
was high man on the party and had %
fish to his credit. Harvey Jones stood
next with 1S trout. Some of the party
did not catch any while others only
succeeded in getting two or three. A
number of sharks were caught. The
party was made up entirely of men who
get as much sport out of their outing
as though fish were plentiful. They
returned about eight O'Clock last even
ing.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
"OLD MAIDS" GIVE ANOTHER DINNER.
Give a Delightful Party to Mrs. Frank Slaughter
MacOm (Miss lrma Lewis) Recently Married


MaicOm (Mlss lrma Lewis) Recently Married
The Smyrna Old Maids Club gave
another jamberee last Friday evening
in honor of another one of their mem
bers who gave up a life of celibacy to
become the bride of one of Smyrna's
business men. This time it was Miss
Irma Lewis, one of the brightest and
most attractive maids, who was mar
ried on the 10th inst to Mr.. Frank
Slaughter Malcom. Friday evenin g
Mrs. Malcom was the guest of honor at
a most delightful dinner held at the
home of Miss Anna Bell Beckett. The
table was beautifully decorated and a
course dinner was served. At an op-
perfume time Miss Beckett on behalf
of the Old Maids Club presented Mrs.
Malcom with beautiful chatting dish as
a token of the high esteem in which she
is held as a member of the club. Mrs.
Malcom responded feelingly. A de-
lightful social pastime followed which
continued until late hour. Those
present were: Mrs. Frank s. Malcom
Mrs. w. V. Messick, Mrs. w. G. Roe
Miss NJ. Edith Beck, Miss Anna B
Beckett, Miss Beulah F., Hazel, Mis-
Eba @. Wilds, Miss Bertha J. Price
Miss Lillian NJ. Speakman, Miss Mar.
D. Hazel and Miss Edith R. Start
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
GEORGE W. TURNER BUYS ANOTHER Farm

Purchases the Mlllard F. Reed Place COntala
Ing ISO Acres Near Smyrna Landing for $IOOO
George W. Turner, our well-knoWn
butcher has purchased of q. D. Boyer,
reaIestate broker, the farm of Mlllard
f. Reed situated near Smyrna Land
ing and containing 1870 acres for $'VVV'
Possession will be given March the
first aext. 1t is understood that Mr.
Turner purposes improving it and VIII
rent it out. This farm is nicely sra
uated and is one Of the best farms IN
this vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
MORE APPROPRIATION FOR SMYRNA RIVER
Major FIasIer, U. s. Engineer, ReccOmends Ap-
preparation of s., 90 For improvements

Major Flagler has embodied in his
annual report to the Government the
following data with reference to the
navigable streams in this county:
Smyrna river-Amount available,
S4, ,23S. A; expended, So, OF; appro-
priation recommended, $3.25O. st.
Jones river-AmOunt available, $11,-
583. AZ; expended, $s,S45. 46; covered by
uncompleted contracts, $4,000 appro-
prtation recommended, $4,000. Mis-
pillion-Amount available, $50, 10. Y;
expended, $40, 1928; covered by un-
completed contracts, $24, $50; amount
of appropriation recommended, $27, 800
Amount available, SO, $780,
AZ: expended, $44S.37; covered by un-
completed contracts, $1,000; appropri
alton recommended, $4,000. United
States Engineer Flager has received
instructions to make survey for the
proposed canal to connect Rehobotl
Bay with the Delaware Bay at Lewes
1t will be about eight miles long anC
will furnish improved transportation
facilities for that section.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
SNAKE GETTING APTEk HER CHICKENS.
Mrs Charles Jones Saw Chicken Down Hole
and Attempting to Pull 1t Out Saw Snake

Mrs. Charles Jones Saw Chicken Down Hole
and Attempting to Pull 1t Out Saw Snake
Mrs. Charles Jones who keeps board
ing house on Main Street had pecu-
liar experience yesterday morning.
Hearing a chicken cackling IN her
side yard which is partly paved, sne
saw one Of her young broilers slowly
disappearing down a hole between
some bricks. She went out to pick it
up and to her amazement discovered
that large snake, probably a viper
had ahold of 1t and was drawing itin
the hole. Mrs. Jones dropped the
chicken and the snake let go its hold.
Later Mrs. Jones poured kettle full
of hot water down the hole but the
snake did not come out and has NOS
been seen since.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
Reunion Of Legislature Fixed for October 7ih

The legislature reunion will take
nlace at the jamestown Exposition
during the week of October 7th. Ar
sangemeuts for the reunion have been
fnisbed by the committee of which
caoator A. B. Conner is chairman and
Renresentatiue Chauncey ?. Holcomb
is secretary. Mr.. Holcomb mas sent
a,,t letter to the assembIymen, out
lining the plans.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
GOOD YIELD OF TOMATOES PROMISED.
But the Corn CtOp on the PENINSULA is Reported
Below the Ayerage--TOmatO Season Late

But the Corn CtOp on the Peninsulais Is Reported
Below the Average Tomato Season Late
Seventy-five per cent of the Gamers
of tomatoes in Maryland, Delaware
and New Jersey were represented at
the semi-annual meeting of the Tri-
State Gamers Association in Whining
ton. Thursday. Reports showed that
the acreage in tomatoes in Maryland
and Delaware this year is from 10 to 20
per cent greater than last year. In
New Jersey the acreage is about nor
NAL. The greatest increase is IN Mary
land. 1t was also learned the crop will
he about two weeks late. II the
weather conditions continue favorable
the Weld will be- satisfactory. The
hackers are also hopeful that frosts
will not occur. until late in the fall,
thus continuing the tomato crop until
early in October at least. The acreage
in corn this year in the three States is
below normal. The Gamers present
in addition to President Walter y.
Hofrecker, of Smyrna and Secretary E
M DashieI. of Princess Anne. Md, in
cluded L. S. Flickenster, of Easton
Md. Robert FARRELL, of Goldsboro
Md; Henry P. Cannon, of Bridgevllle
Del. FL. Leonard and W. q. Shaw
of Cambridge, Md; Guy L. Webster
of Vienna, Md. and H. P. Strasbaug
and William Silver, of Aberdeen. Nc
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
NEXT SUNDAY At AssURy NJ. e. CHURCH.

Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., Pastor, Announces
His Subjects -"IIsppY Marriage" 10 Evening
Rev. Robert Watt, d. D., pastor of
Asbury M. E. Church will preach next
Sunday morning on "Christ's Message
to the Weary" In the evening he will
resume his series of sermons and will
address his hearers on the 7th of the
course ga Happy Marriage" The
whole question of marriage in all its
phases will be discussed.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-24
HARRY vANE A QUALIFIED ASSISTANT.
Son Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Jessie Vane Passes Sue
cessiuI Examination Before Pharmacy Board

Harry Vane, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse s. Vane, of Severson's Neck, has
passed successful examination before
the State Board of Pharmacy as q
qnalifed assistant. Mr.. Vane is now
employed at DIR. H. r. Spruance's
Drugstore, sth and Poplar streets,
Wilmington. his friends are con-
graduating him upon his success and
hope when he comes up for his exam
nations for registered pharmacist, he
will pass with flying colors.