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Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
WILLIAM S. YANH DIES AT WEST GROVE.
Brother OF Jesse S. Vane of Near Town Dies
after Lingering illness Aged 90 Years.,

William s. Vane, brother of Jesse S:
Vane of Seversons' Neck, who was
born, raised and spent his early life in
Smyrna, died at West Grove, Pa,
Monday January IA, after lingering
illness in the Goth year of age. De-
ceased was a son of the late William
S. Vane and was born near town in
1888. At the age of II he apprenticed
himself with John Graham of Smyrna,
where he learned the tinsmith trade.
When the civil war broke out he en-
listed in the Fourth Delaware Regi-
ment, Company G. 1t was in the bat
tie of Petersburg in 1854 that he lost
lis right arm. For nearly year he
was in hospital and for a time his
life was despaired of. After the war
he took up College course in Phila-
delphia and for aitime taught school.
This was not for long for he secured a
government position as Llghtkeeper of
Mahan Lighthouse. Later he was
promoted as keeper of the Assitigue
Light in Virginia a position he held
for number of years. In 1870 he
married Miss Sarah E. Hazel of
Smyrna who with one daughter sur
wives him. The same year he was
married he left the Lighthouse service
and went to farming, settling near
West Grove, Pa. This occupation en-
crossed his attention up until the time
of his death. He was good citizen,
was active in the church and DEVOTED
to his home.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
The telephone is money saver.

The Junior Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church gave birthday party at the
Rectory on Monday evening. The
members were dressed to represent the
twelve months of the year, and each
gave a recitation appropriate to the
month represented. At the close of
each recitation the birthday bags were
deposited by those whose natal day fell
in that month. Mr.. Shearman Gill
reath favored the audience with violin
solo, Miss Julia HUM presided at the
piano and Miss Emily Spruance gave a
reading, while Miss Mary Bergh Gill
reath presented very acceptable
piano selection. Refreshments were
served at the close of a very enjoyable
evening.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
The PIahr Name.

Mr.. August Sherpe. the popular over
seer of the poor, at Fort Madison, Ia,
says: "Dr. Kings New Life Pills, are
rightly named; they act more agree
ably, do more good and make one feel
better than any other laxative" Guar
anteed to cure biliousness aud cousti-
patton. 25c at Benton N. Weldon s
drug store.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
RESOLUTIONS.

Resolutions of respect to the memory of
Joseph E. Carter, by the Sunday School of
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, copies
of which were sent to his wife, his mother
and the press.
While our hearts are sore under the
stroke of great grief in the loss of our
fellow labCrer. brother Joseph E. Carter,
we yet have much to chasten the sorrow in
the sweet and hallowed memories he has
left us.
we had in him faithful, capable, pains
taking worker in the Sabbath School, inter-
ested in all that appertained to its success,
and willing always to make its success an
assured fact. He was present often when
on account of his physical disability he
might well have been excused
Brother Carter was for several years the
treasurer of our school and gave freely of
time and means to forward its interests.
Conscientious in every detail he was an
ideal officer and his presence will be greatly
missed.
We hear in this sudden call from labor to
rest voice bidding us be diligent in the
Masters business for in such an hour AS we
think not the Son of Man cometh
We extend toward our dear fellow men,
ber, Sister Carter. our heartfelt sympathy
and crave for the perfect support and rich
comfort of loving Heavenly Father.
RoBT. WATT, President.
GEO. M. STEVENSON, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The local talent of Walkers is pre-
pairing for an entertainment consisting
of short dramas, dialogues, drills,
comic recitations and songs, to be held
in the School House February Goth.
Much of old enthusiasm has been
awakened and to prove it we ask you
to come and hear for yourself. A
stock of laughter is in store. Pro-
ceeds for benefit of school. Admission
adults Is cents, children 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Victor b. Woolley, a prominent law
yer of Wilmington, and lecturer on
Delaware law at the University of
Pennsylvania, has just issued two vol
umes covering 1900 pages of Delaware
pleading, and practice in the State
courts, it being the first work of the
kind ever issuad in the State.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Prof. A. Edward Rhodes, teacher of
art in the Wilmington Public Schools
will give the local teachers institute
lesson in "How to Teach Drawing" in
our schools on Saturday, Feb 2nd, at
1.80 p. M, in the Smyrna High School.
The regular meeting of the association
will be held Feb. 10th.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
NOTICE.

Estate of JACOB LEINBERGER, decd.
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY ON the
above estate having been granted to the un-
dersigned, all persons indebted to the said
Estate are requested to make payment, and
those having claims to- present the same,
without delay to
CLARA LEINBERGER, Executrix,
Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mite Society of Asbury M. E. Church
will be held on Saturday evening next,
at the usual place. A good attendance
is desired as the election of officers
will take place.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
The telephone saves horseaesh.

Rev. Ralph l.. Graham of Chestnut
Hill, Pa, preached at the Presbyterian
Church Sunday. Mr.. Graham has not
announced his decision as to whether
he will accept the call rendered him by
the Church.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

A Box Social will be held at Blackis-
tons School House, Miss Jennie
Vaughn, teacher, on Friday evening,
February the 8th. All are welcome.
Ice cream and cake will be served. If
stormy will be held the following Fri
day, Feb. Is.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Minutes adopted by the Official Board of
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, in
memory of the departure of Brother Joseph
+. Carter to his Heavenly rest, January
the %. 1907.
Our hearts are saddened by the sudden
removal of our co-worker, Brother Joseph
E. Carter while the sun of his life was
still in its meridian.
We found our brother true to all the in-
terests of the church, and his love for it was
shown by the gift of his talents and sub
stance, for he earnestly desired that his
church might be in prosperity. To secure
that end he never stunned the performance
OF any duty however unpleasant it might
be. He was wise In counsel, patient in
spirit, and in manner courteous, gracious
and kind.
AS neighbor he was cordial, considerate
and accommodating to the limit, always
ready to show himself friend indeed. As a
citizen he was upright, high minded, public
spirited and true. A man of pure. life,
gentle disposition, unobtrusive but genuine
and whole souled. His friendship was an
abiding treasure, for he was true as steel,
let the personal cost be what it might.
We rejoice in the testimony he has left u.s.
The Messenger found our brother prepared,
he was ready when the bridegroom came.
His Christian example will incite us to more
faithful doing in the Masters service.
We shall miss his genial presence, his
wise counsels, his faithful administrations,
his sunny countenance, his many kind
nesses, for he was generous unselish
spirit. He was the ministers friend, always
ready with word or cheer or advice to smooth
his path and brighten the life of the shep-
hard of the flock.
We crave for his loved and lonely COM
panion the comfort of Him upon whose arm
her husband leaned in his hour of need.
And we commend his stricken mother and
his kinsfolk to the fellowship of Gods pre-
ence for the comfort he alone can give.
RoBT. WATT, President
G. S. SUDLER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
Want a doctor? Phone for him.

The Church Aid and Rectory Society
of st. Peters Church will hold sup
per on Thursday, Jan. 31st, at Mrs
Farrell's. Stewed chicken and waf-
fes, % cents.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The Ladies Guild, of Bethel Church,
will hold a box social at Brenford
School House, Friday evening, Febru-
ary 1. If stormy, Saturday evening,
February 2. All are cordially invited.
Ladies' please bring boxes.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Steamer Brady has discontinued trips
during February for the present.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The Sunday School collection next
Sunday at Asbury M. E. Sunday
School will go to pay for the new car
pet.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Never need call on friend and find
her out if you have telephone.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
FOR RENT.

1.-THE Cottage" on Woodlawn Farm.
formerly occupied by Hugh b. McCaulley,
Possession Immediately.
Apply to
LOUISA A. CUMMINS,
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Houses for sale or rent. Apply to S.
j. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
DAVID FERRIS OPPOSES WHIPPING POST
Addresses the Senators at Dover and Declares
the Punishment Is an Uumitigated Curse.

tne PUNISHMENT IL an Unmitigated curse.
David Ferris, of Wilmington, was
given the privilege of the floor in SEN
ate and House Friday and made an ap-
peal for the abolition of the whipping
post as means of punishment in Del
aware. He discussed the subject at
length, and asserted that the post is an
''unmitigated curse" and relic OF
barbarism coming down from the age
of the Spanish inquisition, the time of
fagot end fire and of other forms of
torture: He also reasoned that it is an
unusual and cruel punishment within
the meaning of the constitution. since
all other states have abolished the
whipping post.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Let us sell you your coal,
Every pound ofthe ton (2240 lbs.)
Has been carfully prepared.
1t will afford you satisfaction,
Giving out plenty of heat,
Having great lasting qualities.
SMYRNA TRANSPORTATION & MFG. Co
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Your neighbor has a phone Why
not you?
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

In doubt about a name, a date or
meeting of any sort, the phone will tell
you.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The farmer and his family can keep
in touch with all the neighborhood via
the telephone.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the President
Monday evening Feb. 4th, at 7.3O
O'Clock. Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The telephone brings you help day
or night.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30
TAX NOTICE.

Kindly call and settle your County Taxes.
A full settlement has to be made with the
Levy Court by February the 5th, 1907.
Taxes unpaid at that time will have to be
adyancedby
j. M. REYNOLDS,
Collector. :
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Telephoning is cheaper than writing
aud more satisfactory.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

The telephone runs all your errands.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-30

Want medicine? Phone to the drug
gist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
ROW IN THE COUNCIL
PENSACOLA sOLoNS HAVE A LIVE
 LY DEBATE.
Mayer Bliss Made Pointed Remarks Abaut City Hall COnStructIOn. One of PeOnage Defendants
 Receive Sentence.

Pensacola. Fla, Jan. 24.-(Special.)- J. One of the liveiiest and most heated discussions to occur in a meeting of the City Council during the past twelve months, was the one of last night. when the council met in regular session.
 The discussion was brought about by communication from the Board of Bona Trustees recommending that Ar chitect Ausfeld, who has the contract for supervising the erection of the new city hall. be allowed to dispense with the services of an inspector and discontinue the constant inspection of the work and material, and that his resident partner, F. M. Blount be al- lowed to make daily inspections of the work instead.
 The members of the council favored granting the request, but Mayor Bliss was opposed to such step, and taking the floor stated that one of the first acts of the inspector after he went on duy there was to condemn two car loads of brick that would have been used in the building, and also to con- demn work that had been done by the contractor. and which was removed. He said that the architect had con- tracted to have the inspection made and was being paid by the city for the same. and he thought that tho con- tract should be followed and the coun- cil not allow the architect to do other wise, even if he were so disposed. He furthermore stated that the inspector had been i'll for the past two weeks and that the work upon the building would show the day that he was not present. and that 1t is the laughing stock of contractors and architects,
 This statement brought on heated discussion. Alderman Calm stating that the mayor was endeavoring to pose as d model and the only person who Is looking after the interests of the city. while it is known that every member of the council had the interests of the city at heart.
 When the councllmen had finished with their heated debates Chairman Green of the Board of Bond Trustees took the floor and stated that at every meeting there is a similar discussion and that on this occasion the mayor had taken the floor and made cnarges that could not be substantiatcd,
 The report of the Bond Trustees was finally adopted. and hereafter there will be no inspector upon the ground. but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
SITE FOR COURTHOUSE.
Tuscaloosa c0msisiOncrs Secure N1az
 we'll T.0t

'TuscaIoosa COnsisioncrs Secure Max
 we'll Lot.
 Tuscaloosa. Jan. 24-(Speeiat )--The County Commissioners made their se- lection of "a site for the new court house yesterday afternoon, choosing the Maxwell homestead lot or Greens boro avenue and Seventh street. which was offered by the Maxwell brothers. The lot is nearly half block in size. having full frontage of the square, $50 feet on Seventh street, aud l32 feet on Greensboro avenue. The consideration was s1s.joQ.
 News has just been received of the death of Mrs u Snyder at her home at Coker She had been Ill for some tune, her death being caused by an ansreSs on the brain. She leaves d husband and three children. The body was tn- tered Iri the Big Creek cemetery where a large number of friends gath cred.
 News has just reached the city of the marriage of Mir. George Earnest ano Miss Augusta Utley at the home oi the bride, near Sterling. The ceremony was performed by Squire J. r. Clem' ants Both of the contracting parties are popular young persons, and their many friends extend to them their good wishes for long and happy life . Tuscaloosa friends are congratulat- ing Mir. N. s. Curtis, who was the star fullback of the University eleven this season, and his marriage. which occurred at Menominee. Wis. on De- cember 22 Immediately after the cecs cmonv Mir. and Mrs. Curtis left on Q wedding journey to Cuba. having just returned. They are spending q rev days in TuscaIer Sc. before going to car roiltou. where Mr. Curtis resides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25

Malaria Makes Pnle Blood.
 The Old Standard Groves TastelesS Chilli Tonic. drives cut malaria and builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 27 years Price 50 ceiltE TIT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
ENEMY TO THE CIGARETTE.
BIount County NHn Has it In for the
 Weed.


 Weed.
 This is Senator John F. Wilson, Of BIouut. who wants the Senate to get busy. Senator Wilson is opposed to doing a thing one day and undoing 1t the next. He has told the Senate that. Senator Wilson thinks the Senate lays off from work too much. His idea Is that he was sent down here to i'll job and do some work.
 Senator Wilson is the man who Is making the war on the deadly cigar ette. which is enervating the youth of the land, debauching It's manhood. fll- ing the jails and asylums. etc" Sena- tor Wilson has been hammering on the cigarette ever since he has been down here and he proposes to fight 1t out on that line if 1t takes all sum- mer.
 Mir. Wilson has srCkea some half dozen times and each speech has been just two minuteis long and ev- cry time he had something to say. He has his own value in the Senate if he does not do anything more than re- mind his fellow Senator's they are not in Montgomery 70 a1se the same speeches they made on the stump last summer but are here to do something, and the time has 3oEle {, do it.
 In Blount county :iteJ do not smoke cigarettes, and the man who doesn't get down to work at : o'clock in the morning is considered lazy and shiftless citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
Clarke and Young Speak on Love
 lady Measure.
r.rn,er Deelares Public Opiuion and Not Drastic LegislatiOn, Must ReGuHate TrafIlr. Temperance
 worker Champions Cause.

The Senate and House colEmittee on temperance in joint session yesterday afternoon, concluded the hearing of the public discussion of the Lovelady To- car ortion bill There were but two speakers not members of the commit tee. Hon. Tom. Clarke, of Montgomery who opposed the measure, and Dr. G. w. young. national superintendent of the ARti-Saloon League. who adyocat- ed tfk bill
 Tl& time of discussion by the op- posN1on was limited to fifteen minutes ssk which Mir. Clarke consumed about eleven. The time granted to friends of the measure was not limited, and Dr. Young spoke for nearly half an hour. Upon the previous afternoon, practical 1y the entire time had been given to the opponents or the measure while Tuesday afternoon, most of the session was used by those wishing the com lnitte. to recommend the proposed law.
 When Mir Ballard, chairman of the House eOnIulLree, caIIea the joint com mittee to oroer at 1 clock yesterday
  l5roposeo that me u.scussIon Of tne bill by its opponents should be linliteI u 1lLteen lnInuLes. Mi r4Cts, Ot Fer rs, qaestIonea the aavlsaDIoty ana Lnc fairness of the curtaiime..., put Mr. CarEnicnaeI denied tne necessity of so much olscussIon. The motion was car ried, and Hon. Tom Clarke was reco- mixed, to speak in opposition to the TecClalII.Inu.4t4On UL l.le DlIl.
 Mr. CIark. aiter sIeaKIng of tine mo- taDie sIeaoiness o1 improvement of 1sAofaI sent ment every ,,l.err. .autfO..- cd the members of the Legislature agafnst the adoption without most careful scrutiny or any measures af- Gecting the~pr1nciples ot the Democrat tc party. Alabama, he stated, had leg isiated with intelligence nd effective ness in the past, and should continue so to do.
 After discussing the attempts at total prohibition" in Maine and Yer mont, MT. Clarke talked hrie y of the eanteen system in the armies. --e said the canteen had been l.'oven to be ex- pedient and a help to men and off Cers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
HAmBuRafa SAWS WOOD.
Nebaiinn Who Fought Conner, Keeps
 Q0fef mud Votes.

Q0iet mud Votes.
 This is Senator Max Hamburger, Of Mobile county The artist caught him when he was remembering the terrible light he had down in Mobile last summer. He fought Mir. Conner from Cifroneiie to Bayou La Batre A.<:s:A 4 .<::s:AA lived to tell the tale.
 hey had an awful time. The rum pings of 1t were heard all over Ala bafns. Meteorological experts have declared. however, that the boom and noise of that fight had nothing what ever 10 do with the September hur- rfcane which devastated the Gnii 51oaxf.
 At present. MT. Hamburger is not one of the Governors political advis- tra. He is taking things easy in the Senate. talking none at all. and vot- Ing on every question. In the Senate cloak room, he is fond of shaping cpl grams and directing them at his friends, who are administration men first. last and all the time. He has formuIated a schedule of the ranks aof the different bosses, and how many salaams are due each rank or boss
 Senator Hamburger is owner and editor of The Mobile Herald. When they go to take his pass away from him, the Senate will hear from him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
JOINT COMMITTEE CONCLUDES OPEN
 HEARING ON LOCAL OPTION BILL

gards the municipality and the pre- cinet.
 MT. Clarke argued that leg tion prohibitive of the sale of liquor would tend to discourage immigration to Ala bama by Europeans, especially Ger mans. The European, he said, were temperate, but they. for generations. had had the habit of drinking, and they wo-..d not look with favor upon a country in which they could not have something to drink. He argued, too. that immigration would be discouraged If the State should be q scene of per sonel animosity' caused by legislation.
 When Mir. Clarke had concluded, there were four minutes left to the op- ponents of the bill but none presented himself until MT. Hoffman, of Mobile, arose to speak of a local option bill that he wished to introduce. He had talked but a brief spacG when MT. Bal lard, chairman of the committee, in- terrupted him
 You are out of order said the chairman. adding unless you wish to speak in opops ton of the bill under consideration
 T am not out of order" retorted MT. Hoffman; q am opposed to the recom- mendation of the bill. and I have three and one-half minutes left" and he pro- ceeded to use the time allowed him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25

PILES CURED IN T. IA DAYS.
 PAZo OINTMENT R Eusranfeed 10 cure any case os Itching. Blind. Bieeuing or Protrudins Piles in to l5 days or money refunded. soc. s-mo-"so-H'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
GRANGE IN sCHEDULEfs THE WESTERN RAILWAY
 OF ALABAMA.
 EFFECTIVE JANUARY '. 1907.

No ss. Leave Montgomery =. .s;s5a m New orleans-New York Limited for At- lanta Charlotte. panville. washin gton. New York and all points east. Solid vestibuie Pullman train Club car. Dining Car Sleep CTS and Observation car hetMeen New or leans Montgomery and New York. No. 40 . Leave Montgomery ....s:ooa.m m New York Exptess for Atlanta, Washing ton, New York and all points East. No s4 Leave Montgomery ... .i:oop. m Fast Mall for Atlanta. Washington. New York and all points East.
 No. ss . Leave Montgomery .. .6:4sp'm United states Mall. with Pullman sleeper between New Orleans. Montgomery ana New York and all points east
 No 4s Leave Montgomery ... .7;5oa. m. Selma accommodation with connection fo' Meridian and Points In West Alanama- No ss Leave Montgomery ..s;iop.m Fast Mail for Selma and points West
 Apply to Ticket Agent for rates and fold ers or L. J. ROW I'LL.
 Travelling Passenger Agent.
 'Phons 2ol. Exchange Hotel Bldg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-25
PubIIc Opinion the ArbIter.

..The tone of public opinion has steadily been raised in Alabama and elsewhere. But can it be kept up by drastic legislation?" inquired MT Clarke eve all love Alabama. and we all want the liquor traffic controlled in Alabama, but if must be controlled only by wise legfsfatipn- It cannot possibly be con- tro1ied by Legislation that is not back cd by public opinion Of the community in which the regulation is to be made" i" The pzoposed bill, he declared. disre-