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Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
CHEsWOLD CHRISTMAS TREAT
Given Sunday School Monday Evening
With a Delightful Program-Pretty
Christmas Tree and Gifts.

Cheswold, Dec 9.-Cheswold Sun
day School which was to have had
their Christmas entertainment Christ
mas night was on account of the
weather held the following Monday
night and nicely rendered as follows
Opening chorus, "Hosanna school
prayer by Rev. Milton MCann; well
come speech, Eddie Richards; recita-
tion, Christmas Troubles, Mary
Masten; chorus, "O'er and Ger, "
school; recitation, merry Christ
mas, - Lillian Loose; recitation,
Helping Santa Claus, " Leroy Pear
son; recitation, ''Be True, boyd
Masten; lullaby song, three girls
recitation, "The Last Claus, No
land Creadick; vocal solo, "City of
David, Miss Belle Moore; dialogue
with doll. Katherine Thompson; class
exercise, three boys; chorus, "On
Midnight's Quiet Plains, - school
recitation, "a Christmas Plan, - Will
lard Barcus; recitation, 'Sing a
Song of Christmas, Anna Pearson ;
class exercise, ten girls; recitation,
'The First Christmas Tree Mary
Moore; motion sorg, ITO Bethle-
hem"; recitation, "Santa's Surprise
Party" Cartlow Savin; chorus, "He
Comes to All, " school; recitation,
Little Blossoms, Maggie Gala
CHER; Glass exercise by four girls;
chorus, Christmas Bells" school
recitation, Pm Going Back to
Grandda's,' Harry Loose; recitation,
"A Baby's Stocking, " Kate Helens
recitation, Just Before Christmas, -
Clifford Ross; address, Pastor Nc
Cam; distribution of gift chorus,
"Hark From the Sky, school
benediction.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
CHRISTMAS IN SMYRNA
AND HOW It WAS SPENT
DAY, AS USUAL, WAS ONE OF
HOME INTEREST AND REUNIONS
Christmas Night Entertainment and
Treat at ST. Peters Church We're
Pleasant Features of the Day.

Christmas Day passed off quietly in
Smyrna aud as usual was distinctly a
day for home gatherings. The
weather was good and the snow on
the ground gave the small boy with
his new sled an opportunity to in
duIge the sport to his own sweet
pleasure. Since a white Christmas
is more the exception than the rule,
the day was therefore doubly enjoyed.
The snow, however, was not
sleighing snow and this was disap-
pointment to many. The real Christ
mas pleasure was in the home
gatherings and many homes had their
trees and dinners and happy family
reunions. In the evening a number
turned out at the Opera House to
hear Miss Gay Zenola McClaran of
the New York Lyceum Bureau in
1.-The Sign of the Cross. Miss
McClaran was here on Thanksgiving
and presented FThe Music Master
for the benefit of the Century Club
and her appearance again in what she
/ considers her master effort was a
drawing card to a number. 1.-THE
4 Sign of the Cross" being an emo
tional play, Miss McClaran was
enabled to bring out her strongest
acting. Her changes from one char
acter to another was done with re-
markable effect and won the un-
stinted praise of her appreciative
audience. The Smyrna Library As
sociation under whose auspices she
came here on Christmas night, did
not have the audience they had an
ticipated and after paying all ex-
penses will have about SIS. 90 to apply
to the Library fund.
Christmas at St. Peters Church
was observed in the evening". The
church was beautifully decorated,
the chancel being enclosed by a
rood screen which was trimmed with
evergreens. The altar and pulpit
were adorned with white carnations
anu hoA SiSSuo anu ASSIOOllo VI greens
were hung from the chancel to the
door. The service was conducted by
Mr.. J. Derrickson Cummins and the
full vested choir rendered the Christ.
mas music In the evening the
children's festival was held in the
Parish House where a beautiful tree
made resplendent by the efforts of
Mr.. John Wick and others added
much to the pleasure of the occasion
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
SMYRNA ACCORDS A FINE
RECEPTION TO THE BISHOP
BISHOP KINSMAN GETS HEARTY
WELCOME AT. ST. PETERS.
Vestry Assists in Receiving at Delight
fuI Social Occasion Arranged by
St. Peters Guild, Saturday.

Bishop frederick j. Kinsman the
newly elect bishop of the Diocese of
Delaware was rendered a warm and
hearty reception by the members and
friends Of st. Peter Parish Saturday
evening, an occasion of social interest
that marked one of the pleasant
events of the Christmas holidays.
The reception was held in the parish
house which had been used the even
ing previous for the Christmas treat.
The holiday decorations with the
Christmas tree made the room bright
and cheerful for the reception and
what was not given in decorations
wasT more than made up by the ex-
cellent music that was discoursed
throughout the evening by Norris
orchestra. Bishop Kinsman was as
sisted in receiving by the vestry of
St. Peters Church as follows: Will
liam George Hill, Augustus E. Jar
dine, Harry &. Grieves and Joseph B.
Hum. The ladies of St. Peters s
Guild who had arranged the recep-
tion, assisted during the evening and
served refreshments. Besides the
members OF the Parish many Of other
denominations were presented to the
new presiding head of the Diocese
and the hearty hand shakes and ex-
pressiOrs Of good will were offered
freely. 1t was a delightful reception
and one which brought the good bis
hop and the people Of Smyrna clos
er together. Bishop Kinsman was
the celebrant at the early service Sun
day morning at which the form of
pra' 1sed on the occasion of the
BisUp > INST visit was said. At 10. &c
the Bishop went over to Clayton anC
conducted the service at Trinity
Church and returned to Smyrna
where Sunday evening he preached +;
strong and powerful sermon at St
Peters Church. A feature of tn,
evening service was a tenor solo,
''Babe of Bethlehem sung by
Thomas S. Start. The vested choir
also rendered special music at al
services. During Bishop Kinsman'
stay in Smyrna he was entertained b,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Jardine.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
STEAMBOAT RUMoRs NOT TRUE
Affairs of transportation Company in
Good Shape Scheme An Experiment

Affairs of transportation Company in
Good Shape Scheme An Experiment
The various rumors that have been
circulated concerning the Smyrna
Transportation and Manufacturing
Company seem to be utterly without
foundation. When interviewed yes
terdsy morning General Manager Jar
dine said that in discontinuing the
trips of Steamer Brady during the
months of January and February the
Company was but following the Gus
tom of down-State steamboat com
panies in shutting down during the
winter months. 1t is true that hereto
fore Smyrna has been continuing its
regular schedule trips, whenever
weather would permit, all through
the winter months, and practically
at loss. The stockholders and
directors of the Smyrna Transporta-
tion and Manufacturing Company at
recent meeting decided to adopt the
custom Of the Odessa, Dover and Mil
ford Steamboat Companies by dis
continuing the service until the
weather would permit. The affairs
of the Company are in excellent
shape ard when spring weather opens
Manager Jardine will endeavor more
than ever to give the people of
this vicinity a steamboat service
second to none on the Peninsula.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
COUNCIL WARNS DELINQUENTs
viii Cutoff Light and Water January
the First With All Those inArrears.

VIII Cutoff Light and Water January
the First With All Those inArrears.
AS the regular weekly meeting of
Smyrna Town Council fell on Christ
mas night, a meeting was called by
President Reynolds for Monday even
ing. Council did but little outside of
allowing claims to the amount of
over $4,000. 90. Included in this was
the December salaries and interest
money. Some lively discussion was
held over the light and water delin-
quents and upon recommendation of
the light and water committee all
delinquents who do not pay up by
January the first will probably be
cut off. The list includes a number
who have allowed their rentals to
accumulate to a considerable sum.
The question was raised as to the
advisability of purchasing some more
hose for, Smyrna's volunteer Fire
Company. The necessity for this was
seen at the recent fire which destroyed
the Hirons property and since some
of the hose on hand is rotten and
unsafe for use Council has been asked
to provide for an additional amount
of rubber hose. Action on the mat
ter, however, was deferred until next
meeting.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
CHRISTMAS AT SMYRNA LANDING
Children Given a Treat at the Chapel
and Fine Program Rendered.

and a Fine Program Rendered.
By Z O'Clock p. m. on Tuesday the
Chapel which had been appropriately
decorated with holly and mistletoe
was crowded to the doors. The fol-
lowing children took part in the pro-
gram in recitation and song: Anna
Gaulke, Cooper Walker, Wilton
Slaughter, Harry Lurty, Alice
Gaulke, Alphonso Brown, Ida May
Voss, May Cook, Arthur Phillips,
Thomas Davis, Harry Phillips, Lenis
Taylor, Pearl Gaulke, Violet Moffit,
Hazel Scout, Andrew Davis, Taylor
Reynolds, Anna Cook, George Davis,
Benjamin Jacobs, Leroy Cole, John
Jacobs, Irving Walker, Willie Jacobs,
Valley Cook, and Viola Brown. The
special musical features were a solo
by Edna Jess and quintette by Leah
Watson, Lille Watson, Lima Watson,
Lottie Jess and John P. Burdette
Old Chris, Mr.. Samuel Cole, Jr. +,
came in as the last number was being
rendered and amid the merry shouts
of the children expressed his delight
at their being SO good as to deserve
a treat. Then being ssisted by Au-
gustus Scout and George Gaulke who
composed the committee on arrange
ments he gave a box Of candy and ar
orange to each one who had been ir
the school during> the year. Much
credit for the success of the enter.
tainment is due to the organist Mr.
Offley Winford and the committe OF
program, Mrs. Lena Scout, Mrs. M
A. jackson and Mrs. Mollie Walker
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
HASTINGS SECRETARY OF STATE
GoVernor-elect PennewilI Names Dan.-
iel o. Hastings, Esq, Wilmington
Lawyer for the High Position.


Govenor-elect Simon S. Pennewiu
has announced his appointment Of
Deputy Attorney General Daniel O.
Hastings as secretary Of state and
the appointment came as no surprise
as it had been generally understood
the past few days that Mr.. Hastings
was to be selected The selection Of
Mr.. Hastings appears to give salts
faction as he is we'll fitted for the
Office and is favorably known from
one end Of the State to the other
Mr. Hastings, during the past four
years has been deputy attorney gen
eral having been appointed by Attor-
ney General Robert H. Richmd mds-
His term will expire this week.
At the Republican State convention
in Dover, last summer, friends of
Mr.. Hastings made an effort to Sc
cure him the nomination for attor.
ney-general, but Frank Hall Davis
was the successful nominee. II is
the intention of Mr. Hastings to con
tinue to live in Wilmington and alsotO
continue his law practice in addition
enforming the duties Of secretary Of
state. Under the law passed by the
last Legislature, the office will be
come a salaried one after January L,
the salary being $4,000 year in lieu
of all fees that heretofore prevailed.
The appointment will have to be con-
firmed by the Senate. Mr.. Hastings
is thirty four years Of age and IS &
native Of Somerset county, Md. He.
has been practising law for seven
years and studied under Herbert H.
Ward. Secretary Of State Hastings
is brother-in-law of Mrs. Alfred
Tilghman Of Smyrna and has been a
/ frequent visitor here.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
JAMES P. HOFFECKER DEAD
Passed Away at His Late Residence at
1880 O'clock This Morning in His
74th Year of Age-His Career


James P. Hoffecker one of Smyrna's
oldest and most representative citi-
zens died at 10. 80 O'Clock this morn
ing after a short illness. About
three weeks ago he suffered an attack
of rheumatism which involved his
whole system. For the past ten days
he has been confined to his bed with
alternating hopes and fears for his
recovery. Yesterday he grew worse
and he sank slowly until his death.
The death of Mr.. Hoffecker removes
another of the old landmarks of
Smyrna. He was a son of Joseph
and Rachel (VanGasken) Hoffecker
and was born in Raymond's Neck
December the 6, 1884. He was par
TALLY educated in the public schools
of Smyrna anud at IA was enrolled
in the Wilmington Classical Institute
of Wilmington. He remained there
four years and then entered the Phil
adelphia College of Pharmacy from
which institution he graduated in
1855. He opened a drugstore in
Smyrna and for more than 40 years
was leading pharmacist. He con-
tinued in the drug business until a
/ few years ago when he sold out to
his trusted clerk, Benton N. Weldon.
In politics Mr.. Hoffecker was a
staunch Republican but never sought
or cared for Office. For many yars,
however, he was treasurer of the
Town of Smyrna and treasurer of the
Board of School Directors, which
| positions>he held until the time he re-
tired from business. In early life
he joined Asbury M. E. Church and
was one of its most faithful and
strongest members. He was record
ing steward of the Quarterly Confer.
ence and steward of Asbury M. E.
Church.. He was also a District
Steward of Easton District, Viii.
mington Conference. For Many years
he was a teacher in Asbury M. E. Sun.
day School. In all his official rela,
tions he served with singular ability
His record of probity and honesty his
dealings with his fellow men and hi:
exemplary life may well be emulateC
by the younger generations. On
November Is, 1860 Mr.. Hoffeckel
married Alice, daughter of the lat,
1 DR.. Richard Culbreth, a well-knowI
physician of Smyrna. She died il
October 1877. They had four chill
dren. Three died IN infancy. Thei
son, Ralph Culbreth Hoffecker, dice
July 21, 1905. Mr.. Hoffecker nevei
FULLY recovered from the shock of hi
sons death. He had graduated from
Harvard University in 1894 and wa
young man of more than usua
promise when his health failed. Mr.
Hotfecker was married the secon,
time to Mary, daughter. of the Rev
John Hough of Wilmington Confer
ence. They had one child who die
in infancy. Besides his widow he i
survived by one sister, Mrs. Rache
Collins wife of the late DR.. Collin
: of Camden, N. J. Two brothers
Congressman John Henry Hoffecke
and Joseph V. Hoffecker and one SIS
/ ter, Emily, wife of William M. Bell
died several years ago. Funeral ser
vices will be held from his late resi-
dence on Main street, Saturday after
noon, January at one O'Clock an
interment will be made at Glenwoo
M. E. Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
ASBURY CHRISTMAS TREAT
Sunday School Children Hold Forth
Saturday Evening With Program.

Saturday Evening With Program.
1t is the general opinion that the
entertainment given by the members
of Asbury NJ. E, Sunday School last
Saturday night has never been sur
passed. The candle brigade from the
Primary department was beautiful,
and the cantata in whcih about a
dozen of the younger members took
part was delightfully."- rendered. Miss
Helen Robinson made realistic "Old
Chris" and Father Johnson" in
the person of William Jacobs, Helen
Lewis as "Mother Johnson" Eliza
beth Hudson as "wnrk bag" Ella
Ford as "gold dollars, Rebecca
Watt, Helen Hudson and Helen
Jacobs as ''the gifts, "Our Joseph
in the person of Clyde Holland, and
Elwood Bartlett as the "Necktie
Boy, Henrietta Cole as "Rose Bud"
and Catharine Hudgson as Evelyn, "
Florence Cummins the ''Comrade of
Old Chris and last but not least
Eunice Burdette as "Baby Nell, 3"
all did finely and greatly delighted
the crowded lecture room. A beauti-
full tree adorned the platoon and each
member of the school received a
beautiful box of candy. All things
considered it was most enioyaleb
affair.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY.

Revival Meetings Will Begin Sunday
Night and Continue Through January
The Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be administered at the morn
ing service, and class will be re-
ceived into full membership. 1t is
hoped that there will be a full at
tendance of the membership of the
church. In the evening the pastor
will preach on a subject bearing on
the season, entitled, "Getting Our
Bearings" The month of January
beginning with Sunday night will be
devoted to special services held each
night in the week except Saturday
night. The annual watch night SER
vice will be held Thursday night be-
ginnig at 10 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
Ml0DLEToWN PASTOR GETS GIFT
Rev. G. p. Jones and Wife Presented
With Fine Gold Watch and Purse

The members and friends of Be-
thesda NJ. E. Church, Middletown,
presented to their pastor, the Rev.
George P. Jones, on Christmas morn
ing, handsome solid gold watch and
chain, each of the best make and
quality. The women of the church
likewise gave to his wife a specially
designed Christmas card decorated
with FIVE dollar gold pieces to the
amount of twenty-five dollars. This
amount was increased by twenty dol
lars more in gold by other individual
friends, each not knowing the mind
of the other as to the character of
the gifts. These presents were
given as tokens of appreciation Of
their services in church and COM
munity.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
DELAWARE APPLES THE BEST.
S. H. Derby of Woodside Wins in Com
petition With Oregon Growers.

The fruit growers of the "apple
belt' are rejoicing over an opinion
from c. E. Compton, a dealer, of
No. 5 Courtland street, New York,
to the effect that some Delaware ap-
pies from the "apple belt" were put
into competition with some Of the
famous Hood River, Oregon, box ap-
pies, and the Delaware product won
out. A package of Staymen's Wine
saps" from the farm of H. Derby
at Woodside, was the specific prize
winner.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
FIRE ALARM SUNDAY NIGHT

Lamp Exploded in the Residence of
Benjamin Hollis, on Pearl Street.
The people of Smyrna were startled
with another alarm of fire Sunday
when the residence of BENJAMIN. Hol-
lis, colored, or Pearl street caught
fire and for a time endangered the
property. The alarm was sounded
between six and six thirty and the
fire bell rang for a considerable
length of time. Before the Hose
Company arrived on the scene the
fire was extinguished. The blaze was
caused by the exploding of a lamp.
in the kitchen and the flames ignited
to the window curtains and the
casing, making quite a burned place
before it was put out. When it was
known that the fire was eztin-
guished, it was a relief to the resi-
dents of that part of the town
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
SPONSOR FOR 1.-THE DELAWARE
Governor Lee Names Miss Anna Cahan
to Christen Big Battleship.

Governor Preston Lea Saturday an
nounced that he had selected Miss
Anna P. Cohall, of Bidgeville, d.
niece of Govenor-e!ect Simeon s Pen
newill, to christen the battleship Del
aware which will be launched at
Newport News, Va, on FEBRUARY 6.
The prospective sponsor is the daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Lawrence nj.
Cahall and is also niece of Judge
James Pennewill of Dover. The
launching of the war vessel viii take
place after the expiration of Cover
nor Lea's term of office, but recently
he received a letter from Secretary
of the Navy Newberrv to designate
the sponsor. The executive there
upon named a relative of his success
sor. The launching will be witnessed
by large delegation of prominent
Delawareans, including practically
all of the State officials, members Of
the General Assembly, Senators Du-
Pont and Richardson, Representative.
Burton, Representative-elect Reald,
/ Mayor Wilson of Wilmington, and
other officials.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
SMYRNA CIRCUIT NOTICES
Rev. w. {. Matthews Pastor, Announ-
His Topics For Next Sunday.

Smyrna Circuit services at
Friendship NJ. E,fChurch, January 3,
1909 at 1870 a. IN. Subject. "Things
That Pay" We would like to have a
full house. Services at Severson' s
M. E. Church January 3, at 2.30 p.
m. Subject, ''What We Need" All
come. Services at Jerman Chapel
January 3, 1909 at 7.30 p. m. Sub
ject, "How to Do Things. w. E.
Matthews, pastor.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30
BETHEL PASTOR REMEMeEREB

Given a Christmas Donation BY the
Members and Friends of Bethel
Cheswold, Dec. ga committee
and a few friends of Bethel met at
the parsonage one evening last week
bringing with them a Christmas
turkey and numerous other things
in the way of provisions to replsnish
the larder of Pastor Mccain and
family. Rev. Mr.. McCann' heart
is touched bf this act of kindness
from his people Of Bethel and de
sires through the Cheswo'd notes il
the Times to express the high feel
ing of appreciation he entertainS-
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30

Coming Supper At FIemings Landing.
Victory Union VIC. T. u. will
hold supper at the home of James
F. David near Fleming's Landing
Wednesday evening, January 9Th.
II slormy the following evening.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30

Mrs. Ella Pennington Cochran Dead
Mrs. Ella Pennington Cochran.
who died on Tuesday afternoon at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. FL. A.
Poole, near McDonough, was buried
on Saturday morning in Forest Gem
etery near Middletowm
Smyrna times., 1908-12-30

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