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Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
SCHOOL TEACHER BELIEVED
TO HAVE SEEN KIDNAPPERS
SENSATIONAL DEVELO OP MENTSIN THE MAR
WIN CASE CAME TO LIGHT LAST NIGHT.
Miss Lucy KiIIen, Teacher at Kits Hammock
Runs Across Two Suspicious Characters
and Hears Strange Conversation.

The kidnappers of little Horace Mar
vim are in the vicinity of kits Ham
mock is the last theory in the case and
it is substantiated by the statement of
who was held up by them last night
and compelled to promise that she
would not tell what she had seen. In
consequence of the story detectives are
securing the country for the men and
for the kidnapped boy. Miss Killen is
nearly prostrated from her exciting ex-
perience. Miss Killen, who is the
daughter of a Dover policeman, and
teaches school near Kits Hammock,
had just dismissed her school and was
walking slowly along the road when
she came upon a couple of strange men
engaged in earnest conversation at the
edge of a clump of trees. Just as she
reached them she heard one of the men
exclaim: "We won't give him up un-
less" "--Ther remainder of the sentence
was lost for just then the men saw the
school teacher and sprang toward her
One of the men drew gun and hold
ing up Miss Killen declared that he
would kill her unless she promised
that she would not tell what she haC
seen and heard. They also made hel
promise that she would not move unit
they were out of sight Frightened by
the display of the gun and the appear
ance of the men the girl promised a
requested. They soon disappeared
and the girl continued on her way
Miss Killen was nearly exhausted from
fright, but struggled along the road un
til the farm house of family namet
Moore was reached. Here she nearly
swooned, but recovered sufficiently t
tell the story of meeting the strang
men and of the conversation which sh
had heard. The Moores at once hui
ried to the farm of DIR. III. N. Marvin
where he was informed of the girf
statement and with some of the detet
tives hurried to the house where st
was. She repeated her story and ais
gave description of the men. A Wig
liant search is being made. The inc
dent caused considerable excitemen
Two strange men acting suspiciousl
were seen driving atop speed throug
Magnolia shortly after Miss Killen
hold up
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
SMYRNA BOY RECEIVES HIGH HONOR.
DR.. A. Lee Clifton, Son of DR.. J. W. Clifton
Appointed TO University of Pennsylvania.

DIR. A. Lee Clifton, who has been
resident physician at the Delaware
Hospital in Wilmington since June
was on Thursday last elected to the
position of genealogical Inferno at
the University Hospital, Philadelphia
under DR.. John CLARK, the noted sur
geon specialist. DIR. Clifton is the soE
of DIR. J. W. Clifton of Smyrna. Pres
ident of the Delaware State Medical
Society. He is a graduate of the
Smyrna High School, of Delaware
College and of the University of Penn
sylvania and has received marked rec
ognition from the able manner In
which he has taken hold of his profes-
sion. DR.. Clifton is receiving the
congratulations of his many friends
for the high honor that has come te
him. rs
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
FIRM OF II. & r. II. DENNEY DISSOLVE.
WeII-Known Firm of MlIlers and Dealers 10
Flour and Feed will Dissolve April LIST.

Flour and Feed will Dissolve April LIST.
H. & R. H. Denney, proprietors of
'Denney's Mills" and dealers in -four
and feed, have dissolved partnership
to take effect April the first. Mr..
Hirons Denney will take the -four and
feed exchange in Smyrna and conduct
a strictly retail business in his own
name. The mill at Duck Greek will be
taken over by Robert H. Denney who.
will conduct the business on a strictly
wholesale besiness for himself and pay
the highest cash price for grain. The
change has taken place on account OF
the mill dust being detrimental to the
health of Mr.. Hirons Denney. In
separating and going in business for
themselves the Messrs. Denney have
the best wishes of their friends. The
firm of H. & r. H. Denney has been
organized for twelve years, in which
they have been very successful and
built up large trade which not only
includes this locality but extends to
all parts of the Peninsula. They sue,
ceeded their father, Robert Denney.
who had conducted the business for
45 years, or since the old days when
the mill was familiarly known as
Holden's Mill
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
QUIET WEDDING ON SOUTH STREET.
Mr.. A. c. p. Reynolds, Brother of Mrs. Jas.
h. Wilson, Weds Miss Bessie R. Merritt.

A quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James HI.
Wilson on South street, Thursday,
when her brother, Mr.. A. @. P. Reyn-
olds, station agent at Colts, Md, was
united in marriage to Miss Bessie r..
Merritt, of the same town. The GER
emony was performed in the presence
of the family and few friends by the
Rev. w. G.. Koons, Presiding Elder.
The happy couple will make their
home at Colts. Speaker Hodson of
Townsend, was among those present.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
GROWING APPLES FOR A PROFIT.
F. N. Sopsr, the "Apple King of Delaware
Gives Instructive Address at Cheswold.

CHEswoLD, March 26-F. nj. Soper,
the 'sApple King" of this county, gave
Rural Grange talk on growing ap-
piles last Saturday. Mr.. Soper is an
authority on this subject and in &
conversational way went into the de-
tails of apple culture from the seed to
the perfect fruit. He brought with
him fine display of perfect fruit as
the result of spraying and likewise
some imperfect fruit, the result of not
spraying. Those who were present
were delighted with Mr.. Soper and
felt sorry the session was not attended
by larger number.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
HoIy Week at ST. Peters Church.

Services beginning with last Sunday,
palm Sunday, are being held every
day this week. Good Friday there
will be a three hour service from
twelve to three. On Saturday there
will be Holy Baptism at 4. 30 p. m. and
Sunday there will be the usual services.
Children's service and presentation of
gifts Easter afternoon at three o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
SMYRNA BOY TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS,
William Carter Retires FrOm the Wilmington
Newspaper Field to Take Up JeweIry Business

William Garter Retires FrUm the Wilmington
Newspaper Field to Take Up JeweIry Business
William Carter, a well-known news
paper writer of Wilmington, who has
been on the reportorial staff of Every
Evening for the past five years, retires
from newspaper work to engage in the
jewelry business. A partnership has
been formed, under the name of Carter
& Co., with Mr.. Carter as manager.
The store will be located at 304 King
street, in the heart of the business dis
trict, and it is the intention of the firm
to carry full line of goods usually
handled by jewelry stores and to give
special attention to Matchmaking, re-
pairing ofjewelry, &C., Mr.. Carter be-
ing an experienced matchmaker. Mr.
Carter has been engaged in newspaper
work in Wilmington for the past ten
years and has made host of friends
there, chiefly through his fair treat
ment and the consideration shown
| those with whom he came in contact,
aud it ig altogether likely that his pop
ularity will prove advantageous to him
in his new business. Clarence NJ. Dill
Ion takes the place on the reportorIaI
staff of Every Evening vacated by Mr.
Carter, Mr.. Dillon has had consider
able experience in newspaper work.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK.
Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Richards Lose Their
Little Daughter Adele William H. 1Of-
feCker Formerly Of this Vicinity Dead.

The sad intelligence reached
Smyrna last week of the death of little
Adele Richards, the only daughter
and child of Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ.
Richards, of Newark, N. j., and grand
daughter of Mrs S. E. Richards, of
this town. The deceased was bright
sunny faced little girl aged three years.
She had only been ill about a week
and died last Wednesday night of
ptomaine poisoning. Full of vivacity,
of a bright, sweet and sunny disposi-
tion, it was not to be wondered that
her taking away was sad affliction,
not only to her bereaved parents but
to the many friends who had learned
to love and admire her. Funeral SER
vices we're held at the residence of her
parents, IA Hillside Avenue, Newark,
n. j., at7.30 o'clock Friday evening,
and the remains were brought to
Smyrna on the noon train Saturday.
Services were held at the Presbyterian
Church in charge of Rev. Vaughan S.
Collins and Rev. w. r. Mowbray, at
flowers which accompanied the casket
were numerous and beautiful. A
mixed quartette sang several selections,
after which services were concluded at
the grave, the interment being in the
family lot at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Six young men acted as pail bearers:
Ralston McCausland, Watson Gear
hart, Walter Chandler, Irving Brinton,
John Postles and Irving Walls.
Conference Visitor Dies Suddenly in Smyrna.
A sad death took place at the resi-
dence of W. G.. Roe on south Main
Street Monday night. Mrs. Catherine
Massey Of Easton, Md, an aunt of Mr.
Roe had been spending Conference
week with his family. She attended
nearly all the sessions and was having
delightful stay. The afternoon be
fore she died she was at Asbury M. E
Church and experienced much pleasur,
when she heard her pastor was to b,
returned. Monday evening she suf
fered an attack of accute indigestion
and died suddenly at II. 30 o'clock. He
death was a severe shock to the house
hold and to her many friends. De
ceased was widow of Walter Masse
: of Greensboro, Nd, in which tow
9 she spent all her married life. Afte
her husbands death several years ag
: she moved to Easton where she ha
+ been residing ever since. Funeral sci
+. vices will be held at the residence c
y w. G. Roe tomorrow, Thursday morn
ing after which the remains will b
s taken to Greensboro for interment.
William H. tioifecker Fsrmer Citizen Deaf
William H. Hoffecker, formerly we
known farmer of this vicinity, fathe
II of Elmer Hoffecker the well-know
Camden, N. j., butcher, died Frids
after lingering illness aged 50 year
Death was due to general debilit,
:, The deceased will be pleasantly r.
. membered by msny in this vicinit
> where he spent number of years an
> held the respect and esteem of b
!, friends. He is survived by his wido
!, and three children: Elmer Hoffecke
. Camden, N. j.; Mrs. James H. Frazi
- near Clayton and Mrs. Frank Turne
of Camden, N. J. The remains we
brought to Smyrna on the mornir
= = train, Sunday, and interment w
= : made at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Re
:, :, Albert Chandler officiating.
rt
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
Caught and Hurt Under Log of Wood.

CHEswoLD, March While saw
ing wood on Monday at Abram Shorts
near Cheswold the wood which stood
on end fell over catching Lewis Ridge
way, aged IS years beneath it. Ridge
way was rescued quickly but found
helpless and semi-unconcious with a
broken leg and otherwise badly bruis-
od
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
Chicken Thieves Still About Blackbird.

Thieves visited the place of Edward
Donovan, of Blackbird. on Tuesday
night aud carried away five ducks.
Charles Bradshay, of near Blackbird,
had twenty chickens stolen from his
hennery on Monday night.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
,aptlsed BY Bishop Berry Sunday Afternoon.

William Morgan Burdette, son of
Prof. and Mrs. }. P. Burdette and
Theodore Edwin Hynson, son of Mr..
and Mrs Walter w. Hynson, were
baptised Sunday afternoon at Asbury
nj. E. Parsonage by Bishop Joseph f.
Berry in the presence of the immediate
families and few friends.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
Tickets Selling Fast For Century Club Play

Tickets were put on sale this NOM
ing for "Miss Fearless & Co.," the
three act comedy which will be given
Monday night for the benefit of the
Century Club. As this is home talent
crowded houseis expected. Admission
25 cents, reserved seats, 35 cents.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-27
W. E. Frazier Rents the Old Hall Store.

William E. Frazier of Elkten has
rented the old "Hall Stand" of John
G. Stockly and will open a general
store as soon as possible. He was
formerly in the mercantile business
in Chester Pa. The store has been
repainted and papered ready for occu-
pancy.
Williams news., 1907-11-16

Mrs. Nj. J. Brooks and Miss Marg guerlte Hopkins of Flagstaff. are visilng with Mrs. J. w. Bean this week.
 Wanted, for a client, 5000 for this year Williams security- C. F. SILvERNAIL.
 David Ba bbitt the big merchant of Flagstaff was looking after his business Tn Williams last Friday afternoon.
 II. F. Adams came up from Pres colt to be in attendance at the L O o. F. banquet. Hs returhe, Monday.
 John Klock, assistant nillwriph, at the saw mill returned N.dnes day evening from c short trip [, JericO.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elliott, Miss Sor anc- and Mir. Shaffer, of Fiag-1afi :, were visiting in the city Tu-sda, |.
 C. k. Howard, the Ash Forl sh. ep baron, was transac,ing husi ness in the city Monday.
 August Lindstrom returnt d from the fair at Phoenix Thursday even ing
Williams news., 1907-11-16
SCHOOL NOTES

Our average daily attendance for the last months was 156. This is ihe largest average that our school has ever given. We hope to make the average still better this month.
 Following are the names on our perfect list for the month:
 Eighth Grade:-Ellen Adelfsor. Esther Carlson. Florence Nellie, Marie Poison, Charles Tilbury.
 Seventh Grade-Walter Carlson, Clarence Heron. Enferd Johnson, Ralph Johnston, Chester Field. . Sixth Grade-Annie Barney, Jessie Byron. Emery Emerson, Joe Johnston, Cha arlie Lane.
 Fourth and Fifth Grades:- Ulvssess Burkey. Kenneth Hicks, Viola Burkey. Gladys Hicks, Mary Brooks. Myrtle Juhl. Gertrude Brown. Henry Johnson. Merle Ern. Leon Jones, Marsha! Gilson. Annie Melin. Nora Shivers, Eddie Mailhes. James Stark. Forest Rounseville, Francis Wolfe, Ruth Roberts.
 Second and Third Grades Floyd Dsaring. Gustavo Contreras, Gerald Wakefield. Herbert John son. Nora Buss. Martin Kalenins, Margaret Dalton. Claude Melick Garnet Field. Alher, Smith, Edna Polson, Anna Belle Campbell, Jose Beldoz. Marie Miller, Sarah Peters, Lena Ragan.
 Firat Grade-HarId Ern. Camp bell Wolfe. William Ralemis, Ed die Duffield, Russell Melvin, John
Williams news., 1907-11-16
CHARLES BONNER RETURNS

Chas Bonner, the gentleman who swirrd Grove & McCoy's man, oi war;" after a pleasant visit witl' Sheriff Francis at Flagstaff for tn. past ten days, returned 10 the cit, Tu' sdny. Some poe,ical genius whose identity we hate to disclose has contributed the following jingle in honor of the occasion: It was in the town of Williams.
 on the line of the Santa Fe Niche built a noble boat, well
 fitted out for sea; Captain Bonnor got on board, as
 you will understand. With crew this noble boat was
 thoroughly manned; And then without deliberation. his
 anchor he did weigh And down the glassy lake he sail
 ed away
 To the east of Williams he called
 on the White T" take on a load of junk that
 wasn't very light. He said. "Me hoys, we're loaded
 now with junk; Make haste. ye lazy lubhers, and
 throw on tha. trunk" But rangers followed after him
 and his course def1ccted And brought him before Judge
 Langin. as he hadn't expected. The Judge threw his hammer to
 the air
 And made dive for his great arm
 chair.
 Said he, Now Captain Bonner, Tll
 tell you what Pll do; You can't deny you swiped that
 bont-six,y days for youl And just piece of advice" said
 the judge. shaking his cane. "The next time you zee a loose
 boat. leave it out in the rainl'' When the captain got to Flagstaff.
 to the jnil that is there Said the sheriff, You're welcome
 noble captain; take chair. "W'hnt was your cargo, and where
 were you going to sail?" The captsin paused to ponder, and
 in voice that seemed to fail, Said he. If I'd had Fannie Porter
 with me. safe on hoard. II would have sailed for Halifax, . -mayhe Rocky Ford" Said the sheriff. "Come my valiant
 captain. like your idea we'll. "And while you are in Flagstaff,
 you'll never sleep in a cell. "PIl put YOU in my own soft bed
 until get you free; When I send you home you'll be
 sight for those Williams boys
 to see!"
Williams news., 1907-11-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of James Franklin Ebert deceased Notice hereby given by the undersigned, Esther Jane Ebert. eXecutriX of the estate of James Franklin Ebert. deceased to the credit ors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers publication of this notice to the said executrix. at her residence in Block No r, of the Scott addition to the town of Williams in Williams, Coconino county, Arizona, the same being the place f.r the, transac- tion of the business of said estate. in said county of Coconlno.
 MRS. ESTHER JANE EBERT, As ExecutriX of the estate of James Franklin Ebert, d ceased
 Dated Flagstaff. Arizona, this 1lth day of November, 1907.
 First publication Nov 16. 1eo7-3t
Williams news., 1907-11-16
Notice of Partnership Dissolution

To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the co partner ship heretofore existing between A. A. Allen and Thos. E. Presley, as Allen & Presley has been this day dissolved by mutual agreement and consent. The said Thos E Presley retiring from the said firm and it's business, and the said A A. Allen receiving and taking all of the assets of the said firm. in cluding all accounts and moneys due or to hecome due said firm. and assuming and agreeing to pay all of its debts and liabilities, and to save the said Presley harm there from.
 Witness our hands this the 9;h day of Nov. 1907.
 THos E. PRESLEY
 A. A. ALLEN
Williams news., 1907-11-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

I hereby give notice that the Duplicate Assessment Roll of Coco nino County, Arizona, for the year 1907, is now in my possession for the collt ction of taxes levied for the said year; that taxes will be- come delinquent on Monday, De cemher 9. 1907, being the second Monday in December, and that unless paid on that day or prior thereto. interest at the rate of one per cent per month, together with clerks fees and collectors commis- sions. will be added thereto, and af- ter 60 days from said delinquency, suit will be brought to recover the taxes. interest, fees and costs upon all delinquent property.
 Payment of taxes may he made at my office in the court house. at Flagstaff, Arizona, on any day, except Sundays and legal holidays. between the hours of o'clock am. and , o'clock D m.
 J. R. TREAT.
 Treasurer and exOtiicio Tax
 Collector, Coconino County, Arizona.
Williams news., 1907-11-16
RECORDERS WEEKLY REPORT

The following is the weekly re- port of instruments filed in the recorders office for the week end ing November 9th, 1907:
 Warranty deed, George Rabbit and wife to Louis A Cross.
 Chattel mortgage, Tom Wagner 70 Davlu Rabbit.
 R-alty mortgage, Omar Ramey al d wife to Martin Buggeln.
 Water location, south of Lockett tanks. reservoir, Jose P. Chav-s.
 srranty deed, Martin Buggeln aud wife to Omar Ramey.
 Rel-are of mortgage, David Bab- Di,, to Frank Owenby.
 Release of mortgage, David Bab bitt to Frank Owenby.
 Chattel mortgage, Richard Ira Owenhy to Charles J. Babbitt.
 Chat,el mortgage, Frank Owen by 10 Charles J. Ba bbitt.
 Bill of sale. C. NJ. Funston to Frank l.. Moore.
 arran,y deed, Edgar G. Du- Bois and wife to McD. Robinson.
 Warranty deed. F. L. Jones and wife to R. o. Raymond.
 Warranty dt ed. P. J. Brannen to Edward NJ. Doe.
 Quit claim deed, .. E. Boyce to c. C. Hutchinson.
 Water location, reservoir, Red Lak- wash. c. C. Hutchinson.
 Warranty deed, George w. Grose and wife 10 w. M Donaldson
 Warranty deed, Mrs. NJ. J. Lov ell to T. H. Wagner.
 Realty mortgage. T. H. Wagner and wife to Mrs. NJ. J. Lowell.
 The fee for ffida wit of Ia hor will he charged at 20 cents per folio and not $1 apiece as formerly. Usual fee now. $15O
Williams news., 1907-11-16
SOME LOCAL ITEMS

One 30-30 rife for rent or for sale. J. c. SIMMONS.
 c E. Boyce is taking in the fair this week.
 For sale-15O acres of land in Colorado cheap 70. P. SILvERNAIL Mrs George H. Barney left Sun day for weeks visit at the big fair at Phoenix.
 Division Engineer Ball. of the Santa Fe was a business visitor in the city Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob Caufman left Sunday for Phoenix to see the sights at the fair.
 FOR SALE-Four room house Furnished if desired. Inquire at this office.
 Dan J. Donohne came down Monday from Flagstaff on busi- ness and to see old friends.
 MT. and Mrs Martin Bupgeln departed Sunday for Phoenix and will remain during the fair.
 John Powell, the Santa Fe brid ge carpenter boss was circulating among his many friends here Sun day.
 Alex. G. Chisholm of Grandview, Arizona, was attending to business in the city for several days the past week.
 Drop in at the Pullman when you want good drink of San Diego or Jos beer The famous old Taylor whiskev always kept in.stock BAUMGARTNER & SAToRI.
 AS result of the breaking of a belt at the electric light plant last Friday night the. town went dark for few hours.
 Dr. A c. Rounseville was called to Ash Fork Tuesday on profes- sional business He returned home the same evening.
 James Ragan thought he needed vacation this week and decided to spend same at the fair. He left for Phoenix Sunday.
 Thos. Martin, the jolly black smith at the & & NJ. L. Co, was among those taking in the big fair at Phoenix this week.
 We have nothing to say about Schotten's coffee this week We will let your nrighbor who is using it and saving money by SO doing tell you about it. Jos. JOHNSTON.
 Sole Agent
 ] !. Gilson, now electrician at the Postal company. headquarters at Ash Fork. was visiting his family here over Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs James Kennedy are among the big crowd from William at Phoenix this week in attendance at the big show.
 John Baemgartner came in from his big stnlI camp Saturday io spend the sa hhath with his family. He returned to his duties Monday.
 NJ. J. Rounseville and wife are taking a we'll earned vacation and rest at the big fair this week. They departed for Phoenix on Sunday.
 It is intended for those who ap preciate quality, for those gentle men who enjoy a thoroughly ma tured, rich old Kentucky liquor I. w. HARPER whiskey. Sold by J. B. Jones.
 J. B Jones and wife left Sunday for Phoenix and will remain dur ing the fair. It is a cold day when J. B. misses anything in the am usement line.
 Mrs. w. A. Field and little daughter Garnet left for Phoenix on Monday. It is probable they may remain in that city for the winter if Mrs. Field can find a home 10 suit her.