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Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
WELLINGTON NJ. E. CHURCH REOPHNED
Gala Day There Last Sunday at Which Rev. DR..
Robert Watt Was the Principal Speaker
Pastor 6arduer's Efficient Work.

WELLINGTON, Md, Jan. 8:-Sunday
was a gala day at Millington the event
being the re-opening of the pretty NJ.
E. Church of that towu. Rev. Robert
Watt, ID. D., pastor of Asbury Nj. E.
Church, of Smyrna, was the speaker of
the occasion and special music was
rendered by the choir. Behind the re-
opening services lies an interesting
story of a pastors faithfulness and
energetic work. For nearly wear
Rev. Edward Gardner, the pastor. laid
aside his clerical duties on week days
and donned the garb of a laborer to
paint and repair the interior of the
church edifice wrecked by the disastrous
fire which visited this town MANY
months ago. On high scaffolds the
clergyman worked daily, industriously
plying his paint brush to transform his
church into one of the most ornate
buildings on the peninsula, With
equal skill DIR. Gardner, who is one of
the youngest members of the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal Conference.
did the main part of the carpenter
work about the church, In this vicin-
lty he was known as the "mechanie-
parson. Following the fire, which
wrecked dozens of homes and left
prosperous business men suddenly
without dollar, Pastor Gardner be-
gan the task of collecting funds for the
renovation of his church. He met
with little aid, for the members of his
flock, 1t is said, were not in a position
to pledge substantial donations of
money. Finally DIR. Gardner yoIun.
teered to paint the exterior and iu-
terror OF the building and to do as
much OF the other necessary work as
his mechanical skill would permit.
Besides his ability to preach, the min.
lister, prior to his entrance into the
conference, had acquired rare artistic
touch and was enrolled as a scholar at
several art schools. His sketches at
tracted much attention from connois-
seurs and were placed on exhibition in
several cities. Hundreds of persons
from all parts of the Peninsula attend.
ed the re-opening services. DIR. Watt
of Smyrna, the speaker of the day.
lauded the efforts of DIR. Gardner. A
feature of the services was the singins-
OF large chorus choir.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
TWO NEW DIRECTORS FOR
NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA
EUGENE DAVIS AND WILLIAM. B. MEGEAR
ADDED TO The DIRECTORATE YESTERDAY.
James B. Conner of FELTON, Because of Adyan.
ced Years Tenders His Resignation
Growers Bank Election Without Change.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of Smyrna's two banking
houses held their regular stated an
nual election yesterday. The National
Bank of Smyrna was the only one to
make changes in its directorate. The
election resulted in the following di-
rectors being chosen: A. E. Sudler.
Sudlersville, Nd; W. G. Hill, w. H.
Janney, Harry @. Tschudy, w. A.
Winford, Smyrna; s. NJ. Taylor, Ken
ton; and Eugene Davis and w. B.
Megear, Smyrna. Because of his de-
sire to retire from the activities of
business life, and because of advanc-
ing years, Mr.. James B. Conner of
FELTON,, declined a reelection as di-
rector. His place is filled by Eugene
Davis, cashier of the Bank. In addi-
tion to the seven directors, another
member was added, Mr.. W. B. Megear
formerly of the we'll known firm of
Hall & Megear. Both Mr.. Davis and
Mr.. Megear are we'll and popularIy
known III the community aud the
Board of Directors is to be congrat-
ulated in obtaining their services. AT
ter the stockholders election the Board
OF Directors met and appointed the
same officers as follows:W. Fl. Janney,
president; Eugene Davis, Cashier;
Charles j. Sudler, bookkeeper and as
sistant teller; Miss Phida Janney, as
sistant.
The Fruit Growers National Bank
held their annual election without
change. The directors are: James P.
Hoffecker, A. l.. Hudson, Edward G.
Walls, Hervey P. Hall, w. o. Hof.
fecker, Smyrna; DIR. Edward G. Clark,
Middletown; James r. Clements,
Clayton. The Directors reelected the
following officers of the bank: Presi-
dent, Walter o. Hoffecker; Cashier, S.
Gilbert Wilds; Teller, E. Marriott
Fowler; Book-keeeper, Walter W
Hynson; Assistant, Miss M. Edith
Beck. The directors declared the
usual semi-annual dividend of foui
per cent. Both institution made ex.
cellent reports and showed an increase
of business for the year just closed.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
SMYRNA. DEL, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY g. 1907
MEETING TROLLEY COMPANY
directorate Reduced to Five. Elect ]. W. En-
dean President aud Managing Director
Favorable Reports Made About Work.

Favorable Reports Made About Work
The annual stockholders meeting of
the Smyrna, Kent County and Delaware
Bay Traction Company took place in
the company's offices in Smyrna yes
terday. Several matters were brougbt
before the meeting and disposed of
after which the Board of Directors for
the past year retired from Office. An
election of directors took place i'm
mediately after when the following
were elected to serve one year: DR.. J.
Il. Mlllington, st. Georges; J. W. En-
dean, j. @. Mannering, George W.
Cunning and Alfred Tllghman. The
newly elected directors, which it will
be noted were cut down to five mem
bers, effected an organization by elect
ing j. w. Endean, President and Man
aging Director; Jonn G. Mannering.
Vice President; E. Daley, Secretary
and Treasurer pro tenn. The deben-
ture bonds for raising the funds for
construction purposes will be placed
on or about the 18th inst, Immediately
after which arrangements will be made
with Francis A. Price, surveyor of
Wilmington, to make a complete sur.
vey from Delaware City to Milford.
As soon as the wor6 has progre ssed
through New Castle County SO that
protiles of the roads can be placed with
the New Castle County Levy Court
for their approval, active work on the
construction will commence at Della
ware City, with the full intention that
no stoppage will take place until they
reach Milford. 1t is expected that
ground will be broken at St Georges
for the erection of $4,000 central
power station, car depot, shops, etc.,
within the next thirty days, provided
the weather permits. Now that Mr..
Endean has taken hold as managing
director, it may be presumed that he
will put forth the same untiring energy
In the executive management of the
company as he has done in the past four
months in promoting and financing it.
1t is anticipated the Smyrna Kent
County and Delaware Bay Traction
Company will be merged into the Dia-
mond State Rapid Transit Company
within the next sixty days. This will
probably mean an addition of four
more members to the Board of Direc-
tors, who will no doubt represent the
New York capitalists. 1t is Mr.. En-
deans intention to get matters in such
shape that as soon as the few details
are completed with regard to the
placing of the bonds, that an immedi-
ate start can be made with the early
construction of the lines, as he is de-
termined to convince the skeptics that
they have had ERRONEOUS ideas with re-
gard to this trolley enterprise.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
MILEAGE BOOKS FOR ASsEMBLYMEN.
Monthly Ticke: to Dover Sold to Members of the
Legislature for Sl6-Can Now Return Home.

Members of the Legislature from
Wilmington and vicinity are buying
monthly trip tickets between Whining
ton and Dover on the Delaware rail-
road, this being much cheaper than the
buying of round trip ticket each day
A monthly ticket is good for thirty
round trips, and is being sold to the
Assemblymen for $16. The round trip
fare between Wilmington and Dover is
81 80, and the Assemblymen will save
considerably by the monthly ticket
method. Incidentally it will enable
them to leave Dover each evening and
spend the night at their homes, return
ing to the capital each morning. Many
of the members would hesitate about
travelling back and forth each day if
they would have to pay the regular
fare, as they could arrange to board at
lower figure in Dover than it would
cost to travel back and forth daily.
The Assemblymen have no railroad
passes and are allowed mileage, their
only compensation being So day.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
SMYRNA LIBRARY SHOWS INCREASE
Report Made at the Regular Annual Meeting
Last Thursday Shows Institution to
Be 10 a Healthy Condition.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Smyrna Library
Association was held at two o'clock on
Thursday, January 3rd, 1907, in the
library room. Wilson T. Cavender
was chosen chairman of the meeting,
and Hervey P. Hall was appointed
secretary. The minutes of the pre-
ceding stockholders meeting having
been read and adopted, the annual re-
ports of the president and treasurer
were presented showing that the total
number of subscribers during the past
year was 102; the receipts for the year
$8567, the expenditures $86 46 and the
balance now in the Treasurer's hands,
1888. The resources of the associa-
tion, aside from its other property,
now embrace, cash, 1888; debts col
lectable, $21. 40; doubtful debts, $19 80,
while claims to the amount of $4S. 80
deemed uncollectable. Liabilities out
standing are $31.45 The meeting
next proceeded to elect officers to serve
during the ensuing year, and the old
officers were reelected as follows:
President, J. G. Stockly; Vice-Presi-
dent, Wilson I. Cavender; Treasurer,
Hervey P. Hall; Recording Secretary,
Clarence B. Raymond; Corresponding
Secretary, A. E. Jard;ne; and mana
gers, Alfred H. Smith, VIM. A. FAIRIES
and j. Henry Jefferson. The meeting
then adjourned. An observable iu-
crease in the number of subscribers is
encouraging, and for their interest in
promoting it, thanks are due to the
friends of the library, especially the
ladies, some of whom contribute with
out ever using the books. AS, how
ever, expenses have unavoidabIy in
creased, further advance in patron
age is rendered necessary, and active
effort in that direction, by those who
appreciate the personal convenience of
such an institution, as we'll as by all
citizens who are wise enough to ap-
preciate its value to the reputation of
any town, is earnestly solicited The
merely nominal fee of one dollar
renders it practically free, and affords
| au opportunity for which much graft
tude is due to those liberal citizens
who, years since, practically presented
the library to cur community. No
only the latest fiction, but full ant
valuable collections of works of His
tory, Biography, Poetry, Science
Philosophy and Travel, all available al
one dollar per year. Shall we not Civ,
liberal encouragement to such an en-
terprise?
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
HUDSON BUYS CONTROLLING
STOCK IN THE BASKET MILL
TAKES OVER SMYRNA & KENT COUNTY MFG.
co. PLANT AND WILL OPERATE 1T.
AT Annual Election Yesterday, W. D. Hudson
Elected President; A. L. Hudson Sr., Vice
President; A. L. Hudson, Jr., Manager.

AT Annual Election Yesterday, W. D. Hudson
Elected President; A. L. Hudson Sr., Vice
President; A, L. Hudson, Jr., Manager.
An important real estate deal took
place in Smyrna last week when A. l..
Hudson, secretary and treasurer of
the Smyrna Kent County Manufactur-
ing Company purchased the controll-
ing stock of something over 600 shares
OF the Smyrna basket mill property on
west Commerce street. The annual
stock holders meeting was held yes
terday when W. d. Hudson was elected
president; A. L. Hudson, Sr., was
elected vice president and A. l.. Hud-
son, Jr., secretary and treasurer and
general manager. The directorate has
been reduced from seven, to the above
named three. The stock was purchased
principally of A. E. Jardine, Joseph
E. Carter, S. A. Fortner, w. 7. Mas
sey and others. Mr.. Fortner who has
been the general manager of the con-
cern will withdraw from the Company.
1t is understood that he will for the
present look after his several tim ber
tracts which he purchased recently
and will operate sawmill on one of
them.
The Smyrna Basket Mill was started
up two years ago by Charles E. Knapp
promoter who drifted to town in the
interest of the Diamond State Tele-
phone Company. Learning that the
industry had been idle since the days
when it thrived under the firm of
Tschudy & Cats, he started boom to
revive the plant. With the support of
the business men of Smyrna he sue
ceeded in organizing the Smyrna &
Kent County Mfg. Co. The latter
made a success of it from the start and
in the two years it has been in opera
tion it has paid out for local labor over
$4,000 and put up hundreds of thous.
ands of baskets and carriers. The
benefit of such mill to the community
is self-evident and it is to be hoped
that under its new msn nagement the
industry will have the encouragement
and support of the public generally
BY patronizing home industries
you are contributing to the various
channels of trade that make and gives
Smyrna its business life and activity
Mr.. Hudson contemplates starting uE
the mill this week. Since November
the plant has been shut down but now
there is prospect of a busy season
ahead for it. Manager Hudson hat
one order alone of quarter of a mil
lion OF brace baskets outside of the
many local orders. The plant car
readily employ 80 or 60 men and boy
but at the present only about 20 are
available. The industry, however
will start out with bright prospects.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
GANG OF CHICKEN THIEVES
APPREHENDEO BY OFFICERS
JOS. FOURAKER TURNS STATES EVIDENCE
AND TELLS OF THE MRS. FARRELL RAID.
James Fisher, Curtis Still. James Green. Jr..
and Joseph Fouraker who We're the Prin.
cipals 10 the Gang Arrested Sunday.

CLAYTON, Jan. Son the night of
Dec. 18th, 1906, "a chickens were stolen
from the hennery of Mrs. Sadie Farrell
on Main Street Smyrna. At the time.
there was thought to be no traces of
any clue that would lead to the appre.
hension of the thieves, but as time
passed, traces and suspicious developed
and constable Boyer and Jones, en-
tered into the search, with the result
that on Saturday evening Jan. 5th,
1907, constale Boyer entered the Res
taurant of Jas. I'll. Deakyne in Clayton
and placed under arrest James Fisher,
who was eating oysters at table and
placed him in the lookup at Clayton
for the night. Then on the morning
of Sunday Jan. 9Th, Mr.. Boyer went to
Smyrna and arrested Joseph Fouraker
and placed him in charge of the chief
of Police of Smyrna, then in company
with Constable Jones the two officers
proceeded to the residence of VIM.
Still on commerce street and arrested
Curtis Still, his son. After placing
him in custody of the Chief of Police,
the same officers proceeded to the resi-
dence of James Green betv cen Smyrna
and Clayton, and there arrested his
son, JAS. Green, Jr., a lad of about 16
years, also placing him in custody of
the Smyrna Police. Then constable
Boyer drove to Clayton and got his
first catch and took him to Smyrna.
At this juncture Justice of the Peace
Cummins was notified of the round
up" AS the Smyrna lookup was un-
dergoing repairs, it was thought neces-
sary to hold an immediate hearing,
which was done. When notified that
he was under arrest Jos. Fouraker the
second to be caught by constable Boyer
pleaded guilty, and at the hearing
turned States Evidence and implicated
all of the others arrested. He was held
in $4,000 bond for his appearance at
Court, which bond was volunteered by
five prominent citizens of Smyrna.
James Green was held in $500 90 bond
which was furnished, and the remain.
ing two were conveyed to the Dover
Jail on Sunday evening by Constable
Boyer and'placed in custody of Sheriff
Hartnett to await the April term of
court. Since Still has been incarcerated
he has been able to get the sufficient
number of bondsmen to go his bail.
He was let out yesterday. The officers
engaged in this roundup" are deserv-
ing of a great amount of credit, for the
way it was managed, and their persist
ance in the case until their efforts
proved successful.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
"INsTALLMENT DONATION" FOR PASTOR.
Four Different SectIOas of SeversOn's Neck Re-
member Pastor Chandler Generously.

fout OntCttui OCNbO1o VI ONfetsUu . ltSSh nc =
member Pastor Chandler Generously.
Rev. Albert Chandler, the popular
pastor of Smyrna Circuit, has been re-
ceiving since the first of the year what
might be termed an ''Installment
Donation" Severson's M. E. Church
hit upon the plan of giving Pastor and
Mrs. Chandler a surprise, so they
divided the Severson's Neck into four
sections. Beginning with New Years
Day, W. H. Stats brought donation
which represented the section between
his home and Bombay Hook. We'd
nesday Howard Jones of the southern
part of Severson's Neck came with a
full supply for his larder; Friday two
more wagon loads one by Joseph G..
Robinson and the other by John w.
Ford, were taken TO the Circuit Par
sonage. The result was that Pastor
and Mrs. Chandler received the largest
donation they have had since they have
been in Smyrna. Besides their larder
enough provender was brought for his
horse to last sometime.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
HORTlcULTORALISTS MEET AT DOVER.
Welcomed By Chancellor Nicholson and Ad.
dressed by Prominent Farming Experts.

The Peninsula Horticultural Society
the greatest of all organizations of the
peninsula, representing fourteen coun-
ties, and supported and encouraged bv
appropriations of two State Legis-
latures, began a great convention at
Dover yesterday The Opera House
was crowded, partly because of the
attractions offered to fruit-growers
and farmers, and partly on account of
the astonishing burst of sprlng-like
weather. The glories of orchard and
vineyard were not only described and
dwelt upon but were demonstrated in
the finest exhibition of fresh fruit ever
seen here in mid-winter. The large
stage of the new Opera House was
completely covered with graduating
tiers upon which were exhibited the
choicest fruitage of the farms of the
peninsula, an exhibition which GER
tainly could not have been excelled by
any State of the great Union. A num-
Der of Smyrnians are in attendance
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
DR.. J. c. ERICKSON DIES AT BERLIN
WelI.KnOwn Prominent Citizen, Brother In
Law OF A. Lee Cummins, Dies Friday.

W." """" iiominSht SiSLeu, DIOtneT-ln-
Law of A. Lee Cummins, Dies Friday.
The funeral services of DIR. James G.
Dirickson, who died at his home in
Berlin Friday morning, were held
Sunday afternoon. Interment was in
the cemetery of the Worcester Episco-
pal Church. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. F. Kirk, of All Hal
lows Parish at Snow Hill. DIR. Dirick-
son In the beginning of his professional
life was with the Walker expedition at
Nicaragua, having been detained as a
surgeon as he passed through the
peninsula. After his return home he
was appointed by President Buchanan
as Consul to the Navigator Island,
where he remained several years.
After he returned he was for years en-
gagged in the pratice of his profession,
gaining both high reputation and a
considerable fortdne. In 1865 he mar
ried Miss Eliza Blackston Cummins,
sister of A. Lee Cummins of Smyrna,
by whom he has a surviving daughter.
He was an ardent Democrat, and up
until few years ago he always took
an active part in county, State and
Federal elections. He was an elector
at Cleveland's first election.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
LEGISLATUREMEN CONFER WITH FARMERS
Want Comprehensive Bill Embodying All the
Points Wished for by Agricullurists.

Members of the State Board of Agri-
culture and some of the foremost
farmers of Delaware conferred at Dover
Monday to consider legislation de-
sired at this session of the Legislature
The object aimed at is to embody in
one comprehensive bill all legislation
of interest to the agricultural commu-
nifty of Delaware, and particularly to
satisfy the farmers, farmers institutes
State Grange and Delaware College so
far as possible. A committee, com
prising S. Fl. Derby, of Woodside; E.
A. Evans, of Cheswold; Daniel W. Cor
bit, of Oeessa; L. Scott Townsend, of
Brandywine hundred, and Charles
Barker, of near Milford, and members
OF the Board of Agriculture, was ap-
pointed to look after necessary legis-
latlon along the comprehensive line
discussed. 1t developed incidentally
In the conference that while the state
for many years has been aiding Della
ware College financially and in every
other way, the title of the institution
is not vested in the state, and there is
some question as to in whom exactly
it is vested. This may be cleared
up by legislation to give the state of
Delaware title to the college and prop
artias
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
NEW YEARS DANCE AT OPERA HOUSE.
Given By The Young People of Smyrna Friday
Evening With a Number of Visitors Present.

Given By The Young People of Smyrna Friday
Evening With Number of Visitors Present.
The young people gave a delightful
dance at the Smyrna Opera House Fri
day evening, the first dance of the new
year. The floor was in fine condition
and excellent music was given by
Norris Orchestra of three pieces in
Guiding Joseph Marinelli, PhiladeI-
phia harpist. During intermlssion a
wholesome repast of sandwiches and cof-
fee was served by the ladies'. 1t was one
of the delightful social events of the
holiday season and was heartily in
dulged in by twenty or more orconples.
Among those present from a distance
were Miss Elsie Lank, Philadelphia;
Miss Lydia Watson, Miss Mary Fisher,
Miss Louise Cole, Miss Ida Frazier,
Miss Ethel Frazier, Mr.. Baker Taylor,
Mr.. Herbert Jones, Dover; Miss Eliza
Green, Miss Julia Lockwood, Miss
Louise Cochran, Miss Justine Cochran,
Miss Helen Cochran, Mr.. Julian Ford,
Mr.. George Lockwood, Mr.. Elias Shall
cross, Mr.. Isaac Gibbs, Middletown;
Miss Margaret Green, Chester, Pa. !;
Miss Eva Foxwell, Blacks; Miss May
York, Brenford; Mr.. James Woodall,
Georgetown, Nd
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
NEW YEARS DAY ENTERTAINMENT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson Near Town En-
tertain at a Big Family Dinner.

iertain at a Big Family Dinner.
New Years Day was a gala day at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rob-
inson, who entertained few relatives
and friends for the day. The day was
perfect one, all nature smiled. The
house was artistically decorated with
holly and mistIetoe. The guests
amused themselves with music, fancy
work, finch cards and chatting. At
2.30 p. M, the dining room doors were
throw open and dinner announced.
And Obi what delicious dinner. All
the delicacies of the season, turkey,
chicken salad, fried oysters, boiled
ham, celery, cranberry sauce, mixed
pickle, mangoes, sweet and white pota-
toes, Delaware biscuits, hot rolls, tea,
coffee, peaches, fruit cake, chocolate
and cocoanut cake, candy and nuts.
Those who participated in this sump-
tuous feast were: Mr.. an d Mrs. James
Robinson, Sr., Mrs. Castillo Winford,
Mrs. John Farrell, Smyrna; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Robinson, Messrs. William,
Frank and Joseph Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Startling and daughter,
Dover; Miss Emma Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. V. Ford and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. w. Mattiford and children,
Seversons; Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Moore, Leipsic.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-09
LEAVES $4,000 ESTATE TO HIS BROTHER.
Robert Raughley Of Dover Remembered Ia the
viii of His Brother Geo. w. RaughIey.

That two brothers can "dwell to-
gether in peace and harmony and
brotherly love" is demonstrated by the
will of Geo. w. Raughley, brother
of Robert Raughley, of Dover, which
will was admitted to probate in Caroline
county on Saturday. Mr.. Raughley
was thrifty, enterprising and economi-
cal through his entire life and whilehe
studied the best books, he also studied
safe investments for his constantly-ac-
cumulating wealth. He, however,
never married, but lived with his
brother, Shadrach J. Raughley. The
will was made in January, 1908, and
was regularly witnessed by neighbors.
1t leaves large estate, including real
estate valued at $50, 900, entirely to his
brother, Shadrach J. Raughley, whom
thn( (so designates as executor and
Il raestator further excuses from