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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-12-29
OrAtOrIo society Repeats THE Messiah.

The OratOriO Society repeated Handel's
Messiah" yesterday afternoon at Carnegie
Hall for the benefit Of an audience which
vigorously applauded all the choruses
and listened with proper respect TO the
solos. Mrs. Corinne Rider Kelsey did rot
dominate the performance 40 obviously
as on Thursday evening. the honors being
about equally divided among the four
principals. The alto numbers, sung at the
evening performance by Miss Evelyn Fogg.
fen TO the share Of Miss Margaret Reyes,
who rendered them in a somewhat colorless
though not Emphasizing manner. There
zero no other changes in the programme.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-12-29

The engagement OF Miss Mary Sargent
Of BroOkline. Mass, daughter OF Prof.
Charles s. Sargent Of Harvard. to DIR
Nathaniel BOwditch Potter Ofthis city has
been announced. DR.. Potter 3 a son oT the
late George Sabine Potter OF Boston and
New York. file is a graduate of the College
Of the City Of New York, Of Harvard Uni
veTsity and the Harvard medical school,
and also studied for his profession IN Paris
and Vienna. Since 1900 he has been visiting
the French Hospital and the Hospital for
Ruptured and Crippled Children and in
structor in medicine at Columbia Uni
yersity. The wedding will take place IN
Brookline on January rs
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
CROPPED ORGAN AND BURNED FURNITURE
James Reed of Blackbrd Crazed With Drink
Breaks Up Family Home and is Arrested

TOWNSEND, Dec. 24:-At late hour
on Monday night James Reed, who re-
sided near Blackbird went home in a
drunken condition, and after striking
his wife several times he proceeded to
chop the family organ into kindling
wood. carried beds and bedclothing
also all the furniture out into the yard
and applied a match to the pile. The
pile of household goods were quickly
burned. The strange actions and the
great noise made by Reed while de-
stroying his belongings drew forth a
large crowd from the sections of coun-
try surrounding his home. Early on
Tuesday morning Reed was arraigned
before Magistrate Harman, who held
him in $500 bail, in default of which
sum he was committed to the work
house in charge of officer Wiley, to
await trial at the next term of county
court. For number of years Reed
has served as a fireman in canning es
tablishments, sawmill, etc. Besides
wife he has one daughter, nearly
grown.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
AWAITING AUTHORITY TO
BEGIN TROLLEY BUILDING
ALL PAPERS IN CONNECTION WITH PRO-
POSED ROUTE NOW WITH SYNDICATE
Chief Engineer Expects Favorable Report
Within a Week, When lie Will Start
Work on Line from DEL City TO Milford

Chief Engineer J. W. Endean, of the
Smyrna, Kent County and Delaware .
Bay Traction Company, has returned .
from New York where last Tuesday he
delivered to the representative all the
papers in connection with the proposed
trolley route from Delaware City TO
Milford. After a. cursory examina-
tiou these papers were sent by fast
boat where today they are probably IN
the hands of the members of said syn
dictate and their attorney, J. L. Lewis,
Esq. 1t is expected by Chief Endean
and the New York representative that
a cable dispatch will be received
within a week authorizing the closing
of all transactions and the taking IN
hand of all details in connection with
an early construction. In the mean
time Mr.. Endean is busy getting these
details perfected so that at few hours
notice he will be in a position to start
things swinging as soon as he receives
authority. No time will be lost when
the word is given. Chief Endean is
| now in communication with the Truss
Steel Concrete Company of Detroit
e Mich, regarding plans and specifica
tions for constructing the power sta
tiOn at st. Georges and the car depot
: and shops at Smyrna, Camden AM
d Milford. These buildings will be alb
IS solutely freproof aud constructe
j, throughout with reinforced concrete
s. Mr.. Endean is also arranging for se7
n eral representatives in different par
" of the Peninsula whose services /
IN will require for getting together IL
Df necessary working forces. r. A. De
ar rickson, of Thoroughfare Neck, hi
been employed to look after such il
terests in that vicinity. Others wi
:" shortly be appointed. Chief Endei
at expects to have the trolley an assur
Is fact in the year 1908.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
SMYRNA GRANGE ELECT NEW OFFICERS,

Harry BIendt Elected Master-Fiae Literary
Program to Be Given Next Saturday Evening
Saturday being election day at the
Smyrna Grange no other business was
discussed. The new election of Off
GERS are as follows: Master, Harry
Blendt; Overseer, NV. Ford; Lecturer
j. P. Burdette; Steward, J. P. Wilson;
Assistant Steward, John Price; Chap
lain, Rev. Arthur Richards; Treasurer,
s. Armstrong; Secretary, W. Arm
strong; Gate Keeper, William Blendt
Ceres, Mrs. Gilbert Pratt; Pomona,
Mrs. Arch McClain Flora, Mrs. Harry
.Blendt; Lady Assistant Steward, Miss
Ada Devenish. Saturday Goth, being
the last Saturday of the month Grange
will be called to order in the evening,
which will consist of the literary pro
gram and initiation. All are requested
to be present.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
ASBURY CHILDREN GIVE FINE PROGRAM
NJ. E. Sunday School Gives a Christmas Ser
vice That Reflects Credit Upon All Con
cerned-Cutchy Music Rendered.

Asbury NJ. E. Sunday School held
its Christmas Service Sunday afternoon
before a goodly attendance. An ex-
cellent program was rendered with
considerable eclat Superintendent
L. NJ. Price had charge of the exercises
and Hon. Walter 0. Hotfecker directed
the music. Rey Robert Watt, d. D.,
pastor, gave an interesting talk in har-
mony with the Christmas occasion and
altogether it was about as delightful
program as ever rendered by the school.
The program was as follows: Chorus
by the School, "Hark the Angels
Song;" Responsive Reading; Prayer,
Rev. VIM. FAIRIES; Roll Call and Offer
ing; Primary Song, Sing a Song Of
Snowhakes Fair Recitation, "a
Greeting Fair" Helen Shapley; Reci-
tatiou, ''Christmaa Welcome" Gordon
Turner; Chorus by the School, The
Bells are Ringing" Recitation, "A
Christmas Wish," Castella Turner;
Recitation; "A Merry Christmas to
Everybody" Esther Megear; Chorus,
"Reioice," School: Recitation, "a
Gift" Eunice Burdette; Recitation, ,
Ruth Brown; Chorus. go Radiant
Morn," School; Recitation, ''Luthers
Cradle Song" Thelma Brown; Recita
ton, The Two Stockings" Elizabeth
Wilson; Chorus, The Star and the
Angel, School; Dialogue, What the
3 Shepherds Saw" William Holland
+ James Patterson, Carl Hurlock. War
!, rem Burdetle; Chorus, Lead On,
: School; Recitation, "A Christina
/ Carol, " Dorothy Rurdette; Recitation
IS christmas Alphabet" Margaret HUI
d lock; Address by the pastor, Rev, Rot
} ert Watt, D. D.; Report of Secretary
ID George NJ. Stevenson; Closing son
e. by School, "Hear the Bells"
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
CLUBHOUSE READY FOR OCCUPANCY.
Electric Lights Installed and Curtains Hung
and the Building Cleaned for Reception.

and the Building Cleaned for Reception.
With the painters out of the way,
the new Ladies' Clubhouse is about
ready for occupancy. The electric
lights have been installed and were
turned on for the first time yesterday.
Curtain hangers also came down from
Philadelphia yesterday and hung the
stage curtains as we'll as the window
curtains. The whole effect presents
charming appearance. The club
house is finely appointed and is prob
ably the most modern clubhouse in
the State. The building will be for
mally opened on Friday evening next
al "House Warming" to be given
by the ladies of the Century Club.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged and the event will be the social
/ feature of Christmas week.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
OUR DELAWARE SENATORS RECOGNIZED.
Senators DUPONT and Richardson Given Good
Places on Important Committees.

Senators DUPONT and Richardson Given Good
Places on Important Committees.
Delaware's United States Senators
received several important committee
assignments at Washington, on Tues-
day. Senator Henry du Pont is made
chairman of the Committee on War
Department Expenditures, which will
place him in contact with all the opera
tions of that department. He also is
made a member of the important Com
mittee on Coast Defenses at a time
when the defenses of the country are
to be materially strengthened and i'm
proved. Senator Harry A. Richard
son, among others, goes OH the Com
mitee on Porto Rico. The assign
ments of Delaware Senators are: Sen
ator duPont-Coast defenses, inYesti-
gate trespassers on Iudian lands, man
ufacturers, public health and national
quarantine, transportation and sale Of
meat products. Senator Richardson's
Coast and insular survey, corporation
of District of Columbia, Potomac River
front at Washington, Pacific island
and Porto Rico, public health and
national quarantine.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
BISHOP COLEMAN LEAVES
EVERYTHING TO CHARITY
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF $1,000 TO HIS SON
THE CHURCH AND ALLIED CAUSES GET ALL
viii of Deceased PreIate Filled Saturday Makes
Many Bequests to Public Institu tiOns-
Estate Valued at $40, 600 and Over.

With the exception of $1,000 to be
used dnring the lifetime of Mr.. and /
Mrs. Alexis I. DUPONT Coleman and |
then to revert to religious and charl-
table purposes, the entire estate OF the
late Bishop leighton Coleman, head
of the Episcopal diocese of Delaware,
is bequeathed to church and allied
causes. The estate left by Bishop
Coleman is little more than $50, 600, on
account of his liberaity during his life
time to all worthy causes. One-halt
of this amount is derived from the in
surance upon his life. Under the will,
which was probated Saturday be-
ouest is made of a lot the southeast
corner of Eighth and Lombard Streets
to ST. Matthew's Church EfOr COlOred
People. A lot on Maryland Avenue
near Beach Street, is given to the Do
mestic and Foreign Missionary Society
Two lots near Dover go to the Frances
F, Coleman Memorial Fund, which is
) created under the will to be applied to
the payment of the salary of the rector
/ of st, Michae's Church. A lot IN To
I ledo. o., is to be sold and the money
s applied to st. Michaels Church. A
: the death of his son and his wife, thu
. $1,000 left to them during their Lifetime
n will revert to charitable purposes
# $1,000 to found scholarship at the Gen
" eral Theological Seminary at NeN
l. York; $4,000 to the Fradces E. COlema
IS Memorial Fund; $1,000 to the Disable
a Clergy Fund; 5000 to the Bishopstea
a Maintenance Fund; $4,000 for the eret
es ton and maintenance of a clergy hon
II at Rehoboth, where ministers co al
&c spend a portion of their summers
little cost to themselves. This was on
of the foremost desires of the bisho
To his successor at the head of Il
IT, diocese, Bishop Coleman bequeathe
20 500 volumes of theological works, an
a also such pictures of an ecclesiastic
eu character as the new bishop may chOos
'm and all his altar vessels and vestmen'
ls' together with the big clocks of cost
90 and ancient designs. The Delawa
DIN Historical Society will receive the re-
rs collection of canes gathered in all pa
Use of the world. His collection of autt
ry' graphs is to go to the General Theolc
las ical Seminary and the famous asso
10 ment of coins and medals will be Sc
1n- for the benefit of the endowment fu
a of the diocese.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
cHESwOLD GRANGE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Edward A. Evans Is Master and a Full Corps
of Officers Chosen-"Ladles Day. Arranged

CHEswoLD, Dec. 24:-At the annual
election for officers for Rural Grange
No. 10 at its session last Saturday after
noon the following were chosen
Master, Edward A. Evans; Overseer,
w. @. Savin; Lecturer, Rev. j. E.
Cote; Chaplain, A. I. Hofecker;
Steward, J. r. Legar; Assistant
Steward, G. L. Bunker; Lady Assis-
tant Steward, Mrs. J. E. Cote; Secre-
tary, Mrs. George G. Bunker; Trea-
surer, o. H. Evans; Gate Keeper,
Henry Williams; Ceres, Mrs. Edward
A. Evans; Pomona, Mrs. w. G. Savin:
Flora. Mrs. J. r. Legar; Next Satur-
day at p. M, will be designated as
Ladies' Day" when the various chairs
will be occupied by ladies. All grange'
are invited as full attendance is de-
sired.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
NO IMMEDIATE MOVE TO ELECT BISHOP.
Standing Committee Of The Diocese Will Not
Hasten Bishop cOIeman's Successor

Outof respect to the memory of the
late Bishop Leighton Coleman, who
was buried Tuesday, the Standing
Committee of the Diocese of Delaware,
which will have charge of the diocese
until the bishops successor is selested
no action along that will be taken for
some time. As far as can be learned
no one as yet is even spoken of as his
successor. The Standing Committee
is composed of Rev. K. J. Hammond,
Rev. John S. Bunting, Rev. j. Leigh
ton McKim, Judge Edward G. Brad
ford and Charles NJ. Curtis.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
TWO COURT CASES BAFPLE DETECT YES.
One a Murder Case and Another the Larceny
Ct Bank Book OF Waller Minner.

One Murder Case and Another the Larceny
Ct Bank Book OF Walter Minner.
Two criminal cases of note attracted
attention at Dover, Friday. The state
detectives arrived there with Tobe
Barclay, the negro who has been elud-
ing the officers Of three states for
nearly year, charged with shooting
G. J. Johnson, circus emplOye in
this state. Barclay was committed
without bail to await trial before the
Court of Oyer and Terminer Of murder
in the first degree. His victim died
upon reaching the hospital The search
for S. Walter Winners bank book, con-
tanning SO in cash and negotiable
papers, has also proved battling case
for local sleuths since October 26 until
to day. Thomas Cooper a well known
negro, was arrested and just enough
of the evidence against Cooper and the
mans own demeanOr were noted by
the magistrate to make prima facie
case against him, and he was com
mitted without bail. The Minner bank
book was snatched from the seat of his
carriage while his driver was busy
turning a corner where were blocked
a number of other teams.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
WEDDINGS OF THE PAST WEEK.
Dr.. Paul Ruskin Smith Son of Former Presid-
ing Elder Smith Of Smyrna Weds Miss
Anna Gertrude Hartman of Near Dover.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hartman, of Dover, was the scene of a
pretty wedding Wednesday at high
noon, when Miss Anna Gertrude Hart
man was wed to DR.. Paul Ruskin
Smith, of Middletown. The decora
tions Of an arch and bell of holly were
very artistic. Alfred Smith, brother
of the groom, was best man. Miss
Kitty Brett, of Brooklyn. n Y, was
bridesmaid and wore a gown of grey /
crepe de chine Miss Mary Bratt |
| Smith, sister of the groom, played the
wedding march, while it was being
sung by Miss Margaret Smith, also
sister of the groom. The bride looked
charming, gowned in solden brown
chiffon. velvet, princes s, with coat
travelling suit. Rev. Alfred Smith,
father of the groom, performed the
marriage ceremony. A luncheon of
four courses was served by Caterer
Hanna, of Wilmington. Owing to the
illness of the brides grandfather, the
affair though rich in every detail, was
quiet. The party will visit Wash
ington, New York and other points
and return to Middletown as their
future home.
S Son Of State Auditor Roe Weds Camden Girl.
At noon Thursday John NJ. Roe, son
of State Auditor and Mrs. Thomas c.
Roe, of near Dover, and Miss Eliza
beth Cooper, daughter of Mr.. anC
y Mrs. J. W. E. Cooper, of Camden
= were married at the residence of tn
70 brides parents. Rev. E. H. Nelson
10 pastor of Camden NJ. E. Church, per
8 formed the ceremony. After the cere
J. mouy, a wedding breakfast was serve
W to sixty-one guests. The decoration
III were in accordance with the season
'u The presents received were numerOu
III and handsome. The bride and groor
~ were unattended. After the ceremon
ne they left for an extended tour and upC
III their return will reside on the farm
at T. G. Roe, father of the groom, ne
10 Dover.
bo Gertrude RustOn Of Dover Weds Oliver Chur
ed A very pretty wedding took place
nd the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. RI
,al ton, near Dover, Wednesday evenin
se,' when their daughter, Miss Gertru
It's, Ruston and Mr.. Oliver Church,
tly Moose Jaw, Alberta, Canada, we
are united in the holy bonds of matrimo
are The ceremony was performed by R.
lrts DIR. Lightbourne, pastor of Wesl
ho- Church. A dinner followed the ce
og- mony, which was enjoyed by nu
ort- ber of guests, including several fir
old North Dakota, where the bride q
ind her parents resided until two ye
ago. Mr.. Church is connected W
the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
SMYRNA BAND BENEFIT CHRISTMAS MGSr
Hunts Vaudeville Show TO Appear Here For
the Benefit Of the Boys Recently Organized


The Smyrna Band comes to the front
Christmas night with fine entertain
ment to be given under their auspices.
The entertainment is none other than
Hunts Big Vaudeville Show aud tick
cts are now on sale and selling rapidly
The show is better and bigger than
ever and those who attend will not
only be affording themselves an even
ing of pleasure but will be assisting
the boys of the band who are in need
of funds 10 perfect their organization.
Help the boys and enjoy good Christ
mas Night entertainment. General
admission 30 cents; no extra charge for
reserved seats. Chart which is at Wei
don's Drugstore will be at the Opera
House Box office all of Christmas day
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25

Coming Sunday School Christmas Treats.
St. Peters Sunday School will have
their treat Christmas Night; Asbury
M. E. Sunday School, the Presbyterian
Sunday School and Jerman Chapel
will have their treats Thursday night,
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
NEXT SUNDAY AT AsBURY NJ. E. CHURCH
Rev Dr Watt Pastor Will Preach Two Ser
mons Having Reference to Closing Of the Year

mons Having Reference TO Closing Of the Year
The services in Asbury M. E. Church
Sunday will have special reference to
the closing year. In the morning the
subiect will be ga Backward Glance" "
In the evening the sermon will be
"Taking Account of Stock" to be
followed by an after service. The
pastor is pleased to announce that the
Christmas music will be repeated
morning and evening. All who heard
it last Sabbath will want to hear il
again. The special services will begin
the first Sunday in January.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
n..kyueyllle nan yIetIm Of PlekpOekei.
to be present,

THoRoUeHFARE NECK, Dec. pa
pickpocket relieved Charles Smith. of
DeakyneviIle, of his pocketbook con-
tanning $26, while be was Christmas
shopping in Philadelphia on Thursday
last
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
NAMES RECEIVER FOR OLD TsOLLEY co.
Chancellor Nicholson Grants S. 2. NirdIInger's
Petition Against Delaware Electric Company

Chancellor Nicholson Saturday even
ing granted first petition of Samuel F.
Nirdlinger, of Philadelphia, for re-
ceiyer for Delaware General Electric
Company, the concern which deposited
S17, 500 with the State Treasurer to
guarantee the construction of an cleo
trio railway for which it had secured
a charter. The chancellor appointed
former Senator Stephen Slaughter,
fixing bond at $4,000 to be approved by
the chancellor.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25

ooNrNuEO oN FIFTH pAeE.
Smyrna times., 1907-12-25
UntimeIy Death of Mrs. Jesse Brown.

Mrs. Beulah Brown aged 10 years,
wife of Jesse Brown aud daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Sumner Ransom died
Friday night after short illness.
There is profound sympathy over her
untimely death. She is survived by
her husband and an infant son. An
other son, twin of the latter, also died
Friday night. Funeral services were
held at her late residence on north
Main Street, Sunday afternoon and
was largely attended. Three girls ana
three boys, friends OF the deceased
acted as pallbearers and accompanied
the remains to its last resting place II
Glenwood Cemetery, the Rev. Aioer'
/ Chandler officiating.
0erruds ShOckIey Died at Townsend
row,srND Dec. 24:-Spinal Men
snddenlv seized Gertrude, tn
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
CLOSED today
sUs.pIsTRIcT CONFERENCE OF
M. E. CHURCH HELD SUCCESS.
Full MEETING IN FIRST
WARD.


The sub-district conference No.
Of the Methodist Protestant Church
which has ben in session at the NJ, P
Church In First ward since Tuesday
morning closed to-day at noon. Tbs
regular programme for today wa:
greatly curtalled. Topics from both
the morning and afternoon pro
grammes were discussed. The ques
tious reviewed we're: Christian En-
deavor and the Life of Power, by Rev
D. S. Boggs. The Prayer meeting
what 1t should be. Open parliament
Denomlnational or Union Sunday
school, Which? by DR.. C. L. Queen
How to Properly Teach an Adult Glass
by Rev. NJ. Steele.
The members of the conference had
very profitable meeting which was
well attended by the laity. The place
and time of meeting Of the next con
ference will be determined later by
the committee for the sub districts
Of the annual conference.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
JURORS ACCUSED
. OF SAYING THINGS
REPORTED THAT THEY REcLAR,
ED MURDER OF HUBERT POS
EY WAS JusTlFIA7LE.
LAPLATA, Nd, July 12, (2:oo p. NY
The jury in the Bowie murder case
has returned verdict Of aequlttaI.

LAPLATA, Nd, July 12.-such bit.
terness mas arisen between Hugh Pos
ey, father Of Hubert Posey. for whose
death Mrs. Mary E. Bowie and her
son Henry are on trial and States
Attorney Wilmer, that trouble is pos.
sible before the case goes to the jury.
Posey declares the prosecution has
not made the proper efforts to punish
the slayers of his son and openly
charges that several Of the jurors said
before the trial that Mrs. Eowie and
son did right when they killed the be-
trayer Of Priscilla and that they would
have done it themselves under SINH
lar circumstances. The only reply OF
the States attorney was, 81 am doing
what think best for the country"
and Posey was informed that he would
have to be satisfied with that. Posey
was far from satisfied and there were
omlnous muttertngs in plenty. Con-
gressman Mudd is now delivering his
argument for the defense in a most
forcible manner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
Superintendent Miller APPOINTS
INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS FOR THE
VARIOUS COUNTIES OF THE STATE
Prof R. A. Armstrong and Mrs. N. R. G. Morrow Named
For Marion County August 10Th Is The Date
PROFESSORS FLEMING BENNETT, ROSTER AND HUMPHREY ON
THE LIST FOR WORK IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES


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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
WA. HAGGERTY
MAY BE CHOSEN AS SUCCESSOR
OF r. 3. TRoTTER AT WEs-
LEYAN COLLEGE.

The Board of Trustees of West Viz
ginia Wesleyan College will meet to-
day at Buckhannon. 1t is expected
that DR.. Carl G. Doney, of Washing.
ton, D. c., will be chosen as President
as he was unanimously recommended
by the executive board. 1t is under.
stood also that the executive board
recommended the appointment Of Rev,
W. A. Haggerty, formerly Of Man
nington. as successor of Prof. Frank
tB. Trotter. Rev. Haggerty finished
This A. B. work at Ohio Wesleyan Uni,
versity and has been in school for
some time in New England. He is
well prepared for the position and
will make a worthy successor of a
worthy man.