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Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
> and their Social Doines

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas l.. Carrow of
Newark, N. j., are visiting his mother.
Mrs. Harriet Carrow. The latter cele.
brates her s8th birthday and this even
ing there will be a family reunion
Mrs. j. Harry HURT, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Rena D. Williams, who has
been visiting in Wilmington returned
home for it.
Mr. and Mrs. Benton N. Weldon left
yesterday for week or ten days trip to
Philadelphia, Asbury Park and New
York. Mr.. William Fell, Mrs. We'll
don's father will accompany them as
far as Asbury Park.
The engagement of Miss Nan Cow
gill; OF Camden, Del, leader in the
church and Kings Daughters enter
prlses, to M. M. Evans. Haddonfield,
n. D., is announced. The wedding is
scheduled to take place early in
November.
Miss Edith Collins has been visiting
her brother, Mr.. Clifton Collins and
his wife in Wilmington.
Mrs. Caroline j. Raymond and son.
Clarence B. Raymond who have been
spending the summer at their cottage
at Kilbourne, Wis, returned home
Monday evening.
Mr.. j. E. Hoffecker who left recently
to resume his course of treatment in
Philadelphia was home yesterday
Election Day, to cast his ballot.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Roberts who
have been on an extended soiourn to
Wernersville, Pa, where Mr.. Roberts
is receiving treatment, are home for
week. They will return to Werners-
vile for longer stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas johnson, OF
Philadelphia, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Amanda Spruance.
Miss Fife J. Lambert, W. G. T. U.
organizer OF New York State, was en-
tertained by Rev. and Mrs. Albert
Chandler over Sunday.
Mr.. Il. s. Jennings and Mr.. s. NJ.
HOffecker, of Philadelphia, we're guests
of r. d. Hoffecker over Sunday.
The Wednesday Euchre was delight
fully entertained on Thursday night
last, Halloween by Miss Bertha Bailey
at Kenton.
Miss Cora Ford, daughter of Rev.
| and Mrs WoIEar Ford IaFk Monde,
for Wilmington to take a business
course at Goldey College.
DR.. and Mrs. Edwards Dwight LEFT
last week for a visit to Mrs. Dwight''
parents in Virginia. They will visit
the jamestown Exposition aud Rich
mond while away.
Mr.. Robert Denney and daughter
Miss Elizabeth Denney, have returned
from a visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. NJ. E. Smithers who has been
making an extended visit to her daugh
ter at Collingswood, N. r., has re-
returned.
Mrs. j. Herbert Sitter, of Phila
delphia, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph L. Beckett.
Mr.. John Gearhart, of New Yorl
City, is visiting his mother, Mrs
Alexander FAIRIES.
Mrs. Frank Raymond, of Philadel
phia, is visiting her sister, Mrs
r Charles H. Register.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
GRIER BROTHERS LABORATORY ATTACKED
Gang Of Rioters Whites and Negroes Attempt
Midnight Attack Bnt We're Driven Off

munlBnt AtthGk Dnt were driven VII
A gang of riotous whites and negroes
attempted to attack the large, bora
tory of The L. y. Caulk Company, at
Milford, Friday night. The Caulk
Company is the largest manufacturer
in the world of dental cements and
amalgams. The proprietors had re-
ceived some notice of such an attempt
and were ready for the assailants.
Extra watchmen were on the scene and
Thomas Draber, who had been re-
quested to take charge of the night
force there, met the noisy crowd and
succeeded in dispensing them before
they had accomplished any damage.
Mr.. Draper got all the names of the
crowd and proceeded against them be-
fore Magistrate Truitt The proprie-
tors of the laboratory are pronounced
emo license" men.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
TALENT At COMING TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Supt Carroll Secures Fine Evening Attrac-
tons For institute Week In Dover.

Smyrna will not get the Teachers
Institute this year but then there are a
number of teachers in this vicinity who
will be interested in the coming session
in Dover to he held Nov. %, 26 and 81.
Supt. Carroll has secured some fine
dav instructors and his evening attrac-
tons are among the best to be had.
They include: The Gypsy Concert
Company of New York, Boston Musical
Entertainers and II. b. mcfarland,
of Washington, journalist, lecturer and
commissioner to the Panama Canal
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
NEW FIGHT IN THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.
Anh-License Men Will Try to Pass Prohibit
tory Law at the Coming Session.

Tory Law al the SOmlng SESSION.
1t was announced at the Prohibition
headquarters at Dover that, with a
careful selection of legislative candi
dates from the dry" districts, pro-
hibitory law for the entireState could
be passed by the next Legislature.
"We will begin to do this, said State
leader, because we have been un.
fairly dealt with at every turn in Will
mington aud deprived of our rights. -
A mass meeting was called by Chair
mau Daily to be held in the Dover opera
house on Thursday night to organize
a vigorous Kent County law and order
league for rigid enforcement of the
prohibitory law.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The District meeting of the Woman s
Home Missionary Society will meet IN
Asbury M. E. Church all day Thurs
day Nov. Z. The public are invited TO
be present at the meeting. Mrs. Emma
Newman of Harrington, returned
missionary from Mexico will be present
and make sddress. All members OF
the Auxiliary are invited to remain
for lunch at the Church. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The Hunt Amusement Show came to
Smyrna Monday to fulfill the second
weeks engagement. Having presented
good bill the two nights of last week,
the Opera House was better patronized
and well that it might be for the attrac-
tons are very creditable and the audi
ence seemed we'll pleased. Last night
a minstrel show featured the perform
ance which took we'll. Look out for
the coming attractions every Monday
and Tuesday evening until.further no
tice.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The following are on the "Honor
Rolr' of Serverson's School, for the
month of October. Anna r. Mabrey,
Teacher: Ernest Mattiford, Elizabeth
Stats, Bertha FARRELL, Ina Stats, Iva
Stats, Hazel Ford, Stella David, Isa-
bel Stats, Elizabeth Mattiford, Frank
Reed. Elva David, Ethel farrell,
George Prettyman.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The output of canned goods at the
Blackbird cannery the past season was
$50. 900 filled cans. The work OF label
ing the whole seasons output has Just
been begun in earnest, and 1t Will re-
quire alb out two weeks time to finish
the work. The number of barrels OF
catsup made at this plant during the
past season was 1O5.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The following pupils of Patterson
School were on the Honor Roll for
the month of October: Gilbert Poore,
Pearla Ford, Rhoda Jones, Roy Jones'
Nelson Boyd, Mabel Jones, Frank
Goldsboro. Marie W. Seemans,
Teacher.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
CLOSING DAYS CAMPAIGN IN SMYRNA
Characterized By ROusing Mass Meetings, the
Like of Which tias Rarely Bsen Known
Mrs. Lake and Pref. ScanlOn Speak.

Like of Which Has Rarely Bsen KNOWN
Mrs. Lake and Pref. ScaHlOn Speak.
The closing days of the campaign in
Smyrna were characterized by some
splendid mass meetings, the like of
which has possibly never been wit
messed in any campaign in recent years.
Thursday evening last Mrs. Lenora
M. Lake, secretary of the Total Absti-
nance Society of the Catholic Church,
was here and spoke to two gatherings,
one of men and women at Asbury NJ.
E. Church and another to men only at
the Smyrna Opera House. Both meet
ings were crowded and Mrs. Lake who
has been making a stirring campaign
through Delaware, electrified the peo-
pie of Smyrna. Over four hundred
men gathered at the Opera House to
hear her and the manner in which she
brought the issue home to the voters
of Smyrna has bee n particularly COM
mented upon by all who heard her.
People gathered here from all parts of
the surrounding country. The streets
were filled with teams. Friday even.
ing the Rev. W. L. White, of Chester
town, Md, and the Hon. John P.
Hudson, of Smyrna, spoke to an open
air meeting at the F our Corners. Mr..
White told of local option at Chester
town and its effect upon business and
the peace and good order of that com
munity. Mr.. Hudson also pleased his
fellow townsmen in the manner in
which he handled his subject.
Women and Children Parade Streets OF Smyrna
Saturday evening Supt. John G.
Brooks of the Sussex County Public
Schools and Hon. w. @. Hofecker
were to have addressed an open air
meeting but owing to the inclemency
of the weather the meeting was aban-
doned. In the morning, however. the
Band of Hope children and the women
of the w. G. 7. u, formed in line and
paraded through the streets bearing
banners of timely interest. Sunday
morning Supt. Brooks held forth to
large congregation at the Presbyterian
Church and pleased all who heard him.
DR.. Watt preached a vigorous sermon
at Asbury M. E. Church. In the after
noon there was a union service of
Methodists and Presbyterians at the
Presbyterian Church which was adj
dressed by Mrs. Effie J Lambert W
c. T. U. Organizer of New York State
Mrs. Lambert gave a delightful ad
dress which found deep response in
the hearts of her hearers. The church
was crowded and every man present
was given campaign pin.
Prof. Charles ScanIOu Speaks to Congregation
Sunday evening Asbury NJ E. Churcl
was crowded from auditorium to gal
, lery to hear Prof. Charles Scanlon,
field temperance secretary of the Pres.
byterian Church. He spoke to half
, hour service at the Presbyterian Churcl
after which that body came to Asbur!
nj. E. Church to hear Prof. ScanloI
deliver his chief address of the day.
For comprehensive discussion of the
business and moral phase of the grea
: campaign issue, lucidly EXPRESSED, tn
address has no equal of any heard her,
during the campaign. The people
we're delighted and despite the fac
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The work of macada MIXING the up
per end of Commerce street seems to
be somewhat delayed on account of the
non arrival of stone. The work of
grading the street is done and Com
merce street from Union to the Depot
is shut off to the public.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

H. D. Boyer realestate broker has
sold the farm belonging to George In
solo near Blackstone Cross Roads
containing 14O acres to Charles T..
Barton of New Jersey for $4,000. Mr..
Barton will take possession of it and
till it March the first next.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
1hi.is wprth Rememberlng

As no one is immune, every person
should remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure any case of kidney or
bladder tronble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. Sold by all drug
gist. sa
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Headquarters for celery, Cummings
odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
TIMES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER

that he spoke for an hour and a half,
many could have listened longer. 1t
was splendid closing. address of the
campaign and probably Influenced a
number of voters who seemed indiffer-
emit. At nearly all the meetings the
past week Rev. Ralph Coursey assisted
with his temperance songs.
W. c. 7. u Women Participate Actively.
Monday afternoon a temperance
prayer service was held at Asbury NJ.
E. Church under the auspices of the
W. c. T. U. This was a very impress
sive service and showed the good
women of Smyrna had the subject
nearer and dearer to heart than any
question that has ever come before the
people of Delaware. Yesterday. Eec
ton Day, the women and school child
rem formed big parade and passed uI
and down by the two polling places
bearing their notices and singing
songs. Fora vigorous campaign, the
one Just rounded up in Smyrna will go
down in history as one Of the memoir
able events of our town and commun
ity.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

snort Atems OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Headquarters for celery, Cummings
odd Fellows Hall.
Everything in fruit and vegetables
at Cunning, Odd Fellows Hall.
Do not wait for winter, but buy
your coal now and from Smyrna Transy
& Mfg. Co.
Highest prices paid for poultry at
Cummings Odd Fellows Hall.
j. F. Palmatary has a new line of felt
hats, also trimmed dress hats.
Come see J. F. Palmatarys Walla-
chan centre pieces with silk for work.
ing $1.OO.
J. T. Palmatary has a full line of
white linen centre pieces in the wheat
and wild CARROT design.
Gold Seal Rubber Boots and Shoes
are the best. Try pair and be con-
vinced.-W. G. Roe.
Our Grocery Department. is complete
with all the seasonable goods. G..
Roe.
The largest line of Lap Robes and
Horse Blankets in town at the lowest
prices.-W. G. Roe.
AS a rule the CHEAPEST is NOT the
BEST. Especially so is it with COAL,
Buy the BEsT.-Smyrna Transports.
ton & Mfg. Co.
Now Is the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer by the use Of
GOOD, CLEAN COAL, bought from Smyr
ma Trans. & Mfg. Co.
Cummins E. Speakman has just pur
chased from the stables of P. S. Du
Pont a gated riding mare, "Lady
Babby'' raised and bred by q. I. Hol-
liday, of Rapidan, Virginia.
There will be an important meeting
of the Mite Society on Saturday even
ing at $50 o'clock. A full attendance
is desired as we are making arrange
for supper at the Opera House, Nov
ember 14th.
H. D. Boyer realestate broker ha
sold the farm belonging to George In
solo near Blackstone Cross Road
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Everything in fruit and vegetables
at Cummings, Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
The SMYRNA TIMES.
SMVrW0, DeI.,

Wednesday Afternoon. Nov. 8, 1907
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

j. F. Palmatary has a new line of felt
hats, also trimmed dress hats.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Highest prices paid for poultry a
Cummings Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Come see J. F. Palmatarys Walla-
chan centre-p pieces with silk for work.
ing $1.00.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Do not wait for winter, but buy
your coal now and from Smyrna Transy
& Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

There will be an important meeting
of the Mite Society on Saturday even
ing at $50 O'Clock. A full attendance
is desired as we are making arrange
for a supper at the Opera House, Nov
ember 14th.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06
New Fall Suits
Hats ToSsery, Shoes, Etc

very attractive that must give you a special
invitation to come and look and get posted
style and prices; quality included.
Every department of is brmul of bright fresh
styles for your inspection, admiration criticism.
Our Clothing you we'll know is made by the very best
makers in the land We careful about every little detail
in style, quality and make they must be just
We avoid the very cheap of clothing because its bad
for you and it would be bad for our store.
Our store has the reputation of selling good Clothes and
determined to ud this reputation stronger every day
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Cummins E. Speakman has just pur-
chased from the stables of P. S. Du-
Pont a gated riding mare, Lady
Baby" raised and bred by q. I. Hol-
liday, of Rapidan, Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

J. T. Pslmatsry has a full line of
white linen centre-pieces in the wheat
and wild CARROT design.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Now is the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer by the use of
GOOD, CLEAN COAL, bought from Smyr-
ma Trans. & Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

AS a rule the CHEAPEST is NOT the
BEST. Especially so is it with COAL.
Buy the BEsT.-Smyrna Transports
ton & Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

Gold Seal Rubber Boots and Shoes
are the best. Try pair and be con-
vinced.-W. G. Roe.
Smyrna times., 1907-11-06

The largest line of Lap Robes and
Horse Blankets in town at the lowest
prices. w. G. Roe.
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corporatIons Pay Bio LAKES.

OF the state taxes payable at the Office of
the state treasurer March l, all but about
5000 was in the hands OF State Treasurer
T.. II. Deavitt on the day that 1t was due.
The delinJuents have until April / in
which to pay, but penalty of % per cent
is imposed on all who failed to pay by
March l.
The taxes OF insurance companies and
savings banks form the principal items of
taxes due at this time.
The savings banks OF the state show an
increase in the amount OF taxes OF about
5000, this sum representing gain in the
deposits in the banks. The savings bank
tax for the six months just closed will be
about slS5, 200.
The largest savings bank tax is paid by
the Burlington Savings Bank and Trust
Co, the semi-annusl tax of this institu-
ton being S36, 1886. This represents an
annual tax OF over S72 900 and represents
over $4,000, 900 in deposits.
The savings banks OF Washington coun-
ty paid about 81 900 more IN taxes at this
last settleme t than they have previously.
The county contains five such institutions.
The largest single tax at this last semi
annual settlement was paid by the Nation
al Life Insurance Co. This company paid
to the state $4,000, the amount OF its tax
for the entire year OF 1907.
The license taxes collected at this time
will amount to about $4,000.
The Vermont Mutual pays 6,9O9.16; the
Union Mutual, q, 2S0.14; the American FL
deity company, 1884 81; the State Fire In
surance company, S222.72; the Vermont
Accident company, 1901, and the st. An
drew Benevolent association, s15.41.
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Central Vernon, ns. Troubles.

Thirty yardmen OF the Central Vermont
railway refused To 90 TO work March I In
-. Adams unless the yardmaster, Guy
Prentiss, who had been discharged the
night before, Was reinstated. A gang OF
IL men was secured the sfh from New
London, Conn.,, and succeeded in moving
a good many OF the 1870 cars stalled in
the yard BY the strike, Z. Ill. Chase, train
dispatcher at Essex junction, acting
temporarily as ysrdmaster.
The reason why Prentiss was discharged
Is not known, but 1t Is said that he re-
sented an alleged encroachment on his
position, and that the disagreement with
his superior officials rsilted in his dis
missal.
AT noon the 9th, the officials aud strik-
ers came TO an agreement, and the whole
force returned TO work, except Prentiss,
who may be taken ON later.
The Southern division OF the road was
on the rack before the railroad COM
missioners few days ago at a hearing
in Hartford, Conn for vigorous protests
entered against the passenger service and
freight service by residents both north
and south OF Willimantie.
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In the quiet little village OF Waterbury
Center lives DIR. 4. J. Foster, the legally
adoped son OF Mrs. Mary q. Baker Eddy,
and as much her legal heir as is her son,
George Glover.
In November, 1855, when Mrs. Eddy was
% and Doctor Foster Al years old, Mrs.
Eddy legally adopted Doctor FOSTER as her
son under the laws OF the state OF Massa-
ehusetts, and Eddy was added TO his
name. For fifteen years he made his home
with her, going by the name OF DIR. Foster
Eddy. Since his return TO Vermont he
has dropped the Eddy. He knows inti-
mately Frye, Herring. Mrs. Leonard, and
the other persons who have figured in
the case. Doctor Foster says:-
This suit brought by her son and
nephew, and the previous notoriety will
annoy her, | know, and interrupt her
great work. IL Is my opinion that George
Glover Is trying to free matters, and that
be would have Jared better to have waited
the natural and usual outcome OF affairs.
"Stifl, i am not so sure that all is
straight at Pleasant View. Frye, when l
was there, had risen from the position of
man OF all work to secretary, and had the
handling OF some financial matters. 1
know from experience that he carries out
Mrs. Eddy's orders and wishes explicitly.
"intellectually,I regard him as mediocre,
and II there is a plot TO divert Mrs. Eidy's
income and property, better brain than
his must have conceived and be executing
in y
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Combination Sale, the Old NJ Johnson
Lebanon, n. H.. Saturday. March 10th,


drirton of loads already
Of Chestnut gdngs VT 2 and years old closely matched
Of gedng
brown gng weight 1900 age wears Old pair OF Belongs with white
both gdng weight about pair
well ding broken
saddle saddle gy4
will
which
the iooyns % bay that a h well
afraid anything They weigh 1850
ed respect OF bay gedngs stand 1 hands
2oa
Thss thoroughly
Remainder
description: Chestnut Winnie weight 1926
afraid Of
double
mare in
Of Vermont; brown geldng old
Water
plush light
stJu
p M Monday following the SALE
s. b. WILMINGTON, Proprietor, West Lebanon, N. H.
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run and Z, y. Barber; secretary. n. a
"ooihsohi treasurer, II, w. scott.
The time when the MeKinistry- Coiiin.
case could De taken 10 supreme court sx,
plfei March !, which means thai mi,
case, which Was four times tried In Mash,
lhgton county court aud was twice befors
supreme court, will never again he tried
Al me last trial the plaintiff VAS awarded
verdict OF slo0 aud costs, making a total
amount OF some s9Oo, which q. X, Collins.
former sheriff OF Mashin gton county,
VII nov be Obliged 10 pay, J. r. Lamson
OF cabot, recently deceased, conducted the
ease Tor Me, Collins during It's numerous
DAYS IN county and supreme court.
Senator Redneld Proctor has nominated
uienn Nj, Eastman OF Rutland as midship-
man al the United States Naval academy
q. annapolis, Md, and Ralph b. Coehsran
OF rutney aad lewis IL. spaiford OF Rut-
land as alternates. Congressman Kit
tredge Haskins has appointed sidney Her.
osrt Foster OF Calais as cadet at the United
states Military academy at West Point, n.
E, and John Williams Statlerg as alter
nate, and has nominated Ward Perkins OF
Qneeh as midshipman al the United
STATES Naval academy, and John j. Eckles
OF bra'tlehoro, Fred Foster OF Hardwiek
and Ralph Giyat OF Brattleboro as alter.
mates.
The chemists at the state laboratory OF
hygiene are busy investigating the cause
OF the death OF an infant which died
while being carried in an extension grip
from Wells River TO Manchester, y. H.,
by It's father, Charles T.. Barrie, who is
now under arrest at Chelsea. Evidences
OF drug which Is used Ia soothing
syrups has been found In the organs OF
the babe which gise rise to the suspicion
that there might have been foul play ia
The case. IL Is said that the child is an
illegitima'e one, OF whom Barrie is the
father and his niece, Miss Mabel jackson,
OF Newbury the mother. The report Of
the chemists will be made soon before
the grand jury OF the county.
AT meeting OF the prison board OF
Washington county a set OF rules, govern
ing the working OF prisoners, was adopted.
Those rules provide that prisoner shall
not be kept at work more than ten hours
IN any one day; that the work shall be
under the supervision OF the sheriff of the
county and his deputies; and that II a
prisoner escapes and is recaptured he shall
be dealt with under what is known as the
prison breach law. The one prisoner who
IL serving sentence for intoxication was
pat to work on Monday, being the first
prisoner in the county 10 be employed I'M
der the provisions OF the new law. His
work Is on farm within the city limits,
for which the state will receive 90 cents
per day.
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al FORM liquid in tablet FORM called Saratab 100 Doses 81
uARANTEED No.
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Proof Of Merit.

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the cures ii effects, and the voluntary tes-
timonials OF those who have used ALI
cocks Plasters during the past sixty years
are unimpeachable evidence OF their SUI
periority and should convince the most
skepticai. Self-praise is no recommended
ton. but certificates from those who have
used them are.
Allcock's are the original and genuine
porous plasters and have never been
equaied by those who have sought to trade
upon their reputation by making plssters
with holes in them. Avoid substitutes as
you would counterfeit money.