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Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
CHESWOLD.
Wheat Threshing Engages Attention of
Farmers--PersonaIs.

Cheswold, June 20. Wheat thresh-
ing outfits are busy hulling out the
golden grain in this vicinity. Last
falls later seeded crops are showing
nearly average yields, but the early
seeding are short in yield, yet not
quite so short as it was expected
they would be. Mr.. w. B. Knots
received 275 bushels from Is acres.
Mr.. C. BOggs is building an addi-
tion to his home property in Chswold.
The officers of w. c., No. 16, P.
o. S. of A, of Cheswold, are as fol-
lows: President, C. H. Pearson,
Vice-president, Geo. H. Anderson;
M. of F., H. B. Williams; Record
ing Secretary, M. B. Ford; Finan-
cial Secretary, w. W. Kerper; Trea-
surer, H. R. Loose; Conductor, Irv-
ing Emery; Inspector, G. L. King;
Guard, E. Streets; Sentinels, G. F.
Garrison, and R. Robinson; Assistant
Secretary, B. o. Wallace; Chaplain,
]. R. Legar.
A movement to close our stores
early it is said, is to go into effect
next week.
Last Sunday was designated Anti
cigarette day and Mrs. Milton McCann
had charge of short program in the
Sunday Schools of both Cheswold and
Bethel. Misses Mary Cooper, Eliz-
abeth Scarborough, Edna Phillips,
and Miss Horton, visitor, sung an
appropriate selection. Miss Eliza
beth Scarborough also recited. Miss
r. Ella CattersOn made an address
and Mrs. Mccain also made some re-
marks on the subject, while Pastor
Mccain pointed out from the black
bocard work for the occasion, the
various stages of the cigarette evil.
Personals. Miss Ida Harper,
of Leipsic, is a guest of Mrs. D. H.
BOyce. Mrs. R. M. Money has re-
turned from a visit to Harrington
friends. Rev. Milton Mccain will
attend the sub-district Epworth
League which meets in Millington
this week.-The relatives and friends
of P.L. .Barcus, Sr., surprised him
last Saturday evening it eing the
occasion of his 77th birthday anniver-
sary. Cake, cream and fruits were
served. Mr.. A. N. Harper has been
sworn in as assistant and is now per-
forming the duties of No. 2 Mail
Route while Mr.. Nd. Casson is TAX
ing granted vacation.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
READY FOR GREAT FOURTH.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

c. Blizzard and his aides, Edw. G.
Walls, Cummins E. Speakman and
DIR. Frank Gardner, will start down
Main street to the -Four Corners, &"
then up Commerce street to Pearl,
out Pearl to Mt. Vernon, down Mt.
Vernon to Main, from Main to
Frazier, from Fazier to Pearl, from
Pearl to South street and down South
street to the Country Fair Grounds
at the schOOlhouse.
w. H. StaYton Esq. to Speak
Immediately after the parade on
Fourth of July informal exercises
will be held on the Fair Grounds
with speaking, singing, etc. W.
H. Stayton, Esq, of New York,
Chas. D. Stockly, ESQ.,, and Gilbert
S. Jones, of Wilmington, and others
will make addresses. Hon. W. o.
HOffecker will preside and give the
address of welcome. Charles Howell
LeFever Esq. will award the
medals. 1t will be a "Home Day"
for all former Smyrnians. The
athletic sports will come off on the
afternoon of FOurth-of-July and will
consist of a baseball match between
two Smyrna clubs, foot races, bag
races &c. The games will be played
back of the schoolhouse.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
Hot Weather

Clothing, Hats, Shoes and Fur
nishings. Serge and Thin Suits,
Coats and Trousers, Odd Coats,
Wash Vests, and Thin Trousers.
Crash Suits, Linen and Khaki
and White Duck Trousers. New
Brown and Gray Worsted Thin
Suits, at $12 to SIS. New Blue
Sersges at $40 and $3.50.
Bargains in Odd Gray Trousers
at So all sizes, 81 to "A waists.
Straw hats 81 to S5. Panamas,
SIS to $40. Outing, crushes and
all kinds of Summer Hats.
Bargains in Summer and Neg
ligee Shirts, so cents to $3.50.
Finest Outings at $1.5O.
Entire lot closed from our
best maker. Best styles in
Thin Underwear; B. V. D.,
AertOx and Lislesook. Latest
styles in Neckwear, Fancy Hat
Bands and Fancy Half Hose for
up-to-date young men.
BGssS3s. Bigssst MULLINS GIothing Hoti
Best Wilmington. Shoes
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
CLAYTON. .

All orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01

Personals-Miss Lillian Hewlett
is visiting relatives in Havre-de-
Grace, Md. Mrs. C. S. Brown and
son of Philadelphia are visiting C.
Brown and family of Clayton Miss
Malissa Pinder has returne from a
visit with friends in Wilmington and
Philadelphia-Mr. and Mrs. T. E.
White spent Sunday with relatives
in fredericksburg, Md.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
KENTON.
Cradle Roll Day Observed-LocaI
Happenings And Personal

Kenton, June Sunday was
observed as Cradle Roll Day in Ken
ton Church, there being quite a
number of mothers and babies present
who were delightfully."- entertained by
the Superintendent, Mrs. Anna
Greenwell. Agnes Arthurs gave a
recitation of welcome and the
school sang a cradle song. This
was followed by a short prayer.
After which the superintendent
called the roll to which the mothers
responded by standing with their
baby as the school applauded each
child. Rev. E. w. Jones gave the
closing address.
The ladies Aid meets this (Wednes-
day. evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hoffecker
Personals Mrs. Sallie Rawley
and Mrs. Weber of New York are the
Jguests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Hoffec-
ker.-Miss Elizabeth Cooper spent
last week in Wilmington. Mr..
Frazier Purse spent Sunday with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Moore and daughter, of Wilmington,
are visiting Mrs. Mary Walker. Mr..
John Arthurs of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday at home. Mr.. Clarence
Jacobs of Wilmington, is at home
for the summer.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
II Can't Be Beat

The best of all teachers is ex-
perience. c.. M. Harden, of Silver
City, North Carolina, says: 81 find
Electric Bitters does all that's
claimed for it. For Stomach, Liver
and Kidney troubles it can't be beat.
l have tried it and find il a most
excellent medicine. Mr.. Harden is
right; it's the best of all medicines
also for weakness, lame back, and
all run down conditions. Best too
for chills and malaria. Sold under
guarantee at Benton N. Weldon s
drug store. SOC.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01

W. G. Hill received his first car
of new wheat Monday. Condition
would indicate a damage of two to
fifteen per cent in wheat, by reason
of dead grain from want of perfect
fertilization.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
GOVERNOR NAMES REGISTRARS
Those for Duck Greek, Kenton and
Little Greek Hundreds.

Little Greek Hundreds.
Governor Lea yesterday appointed
the registrars to qualify the vote
for the coming election. Those for
Duck Creek, Little Creek and Kenton
Hundreds are as follws: First Repre-
sentative District-First Election Dis
trict-Registrar, George w. Gun
ming, Smyrna; assistant registrar,
Jefferson D. Scout, Smyrna; assis-
tant registrar, Harry Slaughter,
Smyrna; alternate registrar, John S.
Griffin, Smyrna. Second Election
District-Registrar, John Anthony,
Smyrna; assistant Registrar, G.
Reynolds Stevenson, Smyrna; assis-
tant registrar, John w. Hutchison,
Smyrna; alternate registrar, George
M. Stevenson.
Second Representative District
First Election District, Oeipsic)-
Registrar, Walter B. Knots, Chew
old; assistant registrar, James Smith,
Leipsic; assistant registrar, Noble
I. Jerman, Leipsic; alternate regis
trar, Howard M. Buckson, Dover.
Second Election District (Dover)-
Registrar, Thomas V. Keith, Dover !;
assistant registrar, Daniel Sterne,
Dover; assistant registrar, William
H. Reed, Dover; alternate registrar,
K. L. Cowgirl, Dover.
Third Representative District
First Election District (Clayton) -
Registrar, John L. Bradley, Clayton !;
assistant registrar, James B. Gra-
ham, Clayton; assistant registrar,
William Blair, Clayton; alternate
registrar, James w. Montague, Clay
ton. Second Election District (Ken-
tOn)-Registrar, Charles E. Green,
Kenton; assistant registrar, Gilbert
Garrison, KentOn; assistant regis
trar, Harry B. Clark, Kenton; alter
nate registrar, William C. Savin.
Cheswold.
Appoquinimink and BIackbird.
/ bCCAAIAA AhC OlSITlCI
First Election District Registrar
Levi Lattomus, Townsend; assistant
registrar, John R. Carpenter, Jr. ,
Townsend; assistant registrar, T.
Bayard Schwatka, Townsend; alter
nate registrar, Lee Sparks, Odessa.
Second Election District Registrar
Israel A. Harmon, Townsend; assist
ant registrar, Joseph B. Deakyne,
Townsend; assistant registrar, Frank
l.. Tatum, Townsend; alternate reg
istrar, John D. Carter, Townsend.
Fifteenth Representative District
First Election District-Registrar,
Adelbert Johnson, Townsend; assis-
tant registrar, Samuel Armstrong,
Smyrna; assistant registrar, @Benia-
min Boggs, Smyrna; alternate regis
trar, Abraham Stats, Taylor
Bridge. Second Election District
Registrar, w. H. Fennimore, Black.
bird; assistant registrar, John L.
Stephenson, Smyrna; assistant regis.
trar, George R. Records, Forest; al.
ternate registrar, Charles Beth,
Rlackb7rd
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01

Whole trains of Southern potatoes
are now being shipped to the
northern markets over the Delaware
Division. 1t seems as though that
they must be in a measure, substitut-
ing the high priced beef.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01
Ask For Aliens FOOt-Ease.

A powder for swollen, tired. hot. smarting feet
Sample sent FREE. Also Free Sample of the
FooT-EA SANITARY CORN-PAD a new invention.
Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01

Several farmers near town are
taking advantage of the fine weather
10 get their wheat threshed before
rain sets in. Some are hauling
directly from the machine to market.
Smyrna times., 1908-07-01

The P. b. & w. Railroad Com
pany has Just erected new tool
house near the Clayton Station.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03

George Primrose's MinstreIs.

Minstrelsy of the genuine, joyful sort,
brought up to date as to elaboratenese
OF production and artistic arrangement
will be the attraction at the Ridgeway
Theater, Saturday, January A.
1t will signify the engagement oi
George Primrose and his big, blackface
minstrel company in a program that
contains everything pertaining to negro
life on a southern plantation, inter
spersed with clever vaudeville. The
scenic investiture has been elevated to a
degree Of artistic Importance not found
in the old traditional minstrel shows.
The singing of principals and chorus, as
we'll as the playing of the orchestra, is
far superior, it is claimed, to anything
eyer before heard in minstrelsy.
Ia the second part will be found long
list of clever, softi and wooden shoe
dancers, who, led by Mr.. Primrose him
self, will revive his famous "Silver
Shower" clog. Another feature will be
a negro sketch wherein all the comme-
dians will take part, after which Mr.
Primrose will be seen in a new and orig
inal dancing number, entitled the
Watermelon Coons," assisted by a
score of wonderful dancers.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03
IMPORTING SONG BIRDS
Northwest Anxious to Get Them
why Not Whitman?
Skylarks Would Fill Land With Mu-
Sic Hungarian Partridges
for Spokane County.

DR.. Charles McCutcheon of Tacoma,
who has been importing Irish and Eng
lish song birds, is receiving letters from
many portions of the Northwest relative
to the birds. The work be is doing has
stirred up a general interest in the i'm
pOrtation OF English skylarks. He is
| confident that if the different counties of
the state would unite in an effort to
propagate the birds in year or two
skylarks would be common everywhere
The birds are said to be prolific breeders
and are hardy fellows that take excellent
care of themselves when in a hostile en-
vironment, protecting their young from
predatory birds and animals and
rustling their prOvender with ease in
wintry seasons when birds generally find
it hard work to grubstake themselves,
The commissioners OF Skagit and San
Juan counties have taken steps to set
aside fund for the importation of the
skylark. Why shouldn't the commits
sioners of Whitman county take hold of
this matter? We have few song birds
The skylark has been immOrtalized In
song and verse, and no more refining in
among US. 1t should be considered a
crime to kill a song bird, young men,
particularly, being taught to let them
live.
Those desiring the introduction Of
game birds might ask the commission
ers to import a few Chinese pheasants,
Hungarian pheasants or Hungarian
partridges. The commissioners OF
Yakima have authorized the county
game warden to secure 100 pairs OF Chi
nese pheasants. Spokane county has
taken steps to secure Hungarian part
ridges. A recent news item states:
lone hundred pairs of Hungarian
partridges, imported direct from their
native heath by Spokane county and
paid for with funds derived from the sale
OF hunters licenses, will be liberated for
propagation on the outskirts of Spo-
kane in a few days. The county will
supply feed and water in convenient pens
until next spring, when the birds are ex
pected to scatter and build homes
Efforts will be made to protect the part
ridges for five years, at the end OF which
there should be thousands of birds in
eastern Washington and adjoining
states"
Given the necessary protection for a
stated period all these birds will multi
ply but the sky lark should receive at
tention first, and be protected so as to
be al ways with US.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03
THE WHEAT CONVENTION
viii Meet at State College,
Pullman, January 9-10.
Able Speakers Announced to Be
Present. Subjects of Interest to
Farmers to BE Considered.

The farmers of Whitman county
should not forget to attend the Wash
lngton Wheat Convention at the State
College, Pullman, on the 9th and 10th
instant, as many matters of Importance
to them will come before the convention,
K Z. McCroskey of Garfield is president
of the convention.
Able and experienced gentlemen will
treat many subjects OF deep interest to
the farmer, among them being the fol-
lowing:
What the railroad commission has
done and hopes to do for the farmer.
Handling grain in bulk.
Pioneer versus up-to.date methods of
raising and marketing grain.
The ever present question OF how to
prevent smut.
Why some farmers succeed and Others
fail under similar conditions.
How the yield can be improved by Sc.
lecting seed.
What the State College is doing in de-
veloping new and promising varieties.
Among the advantages Of attending
the convention will be the opportunity
to see what the State College is doing
for the farmer, his children and other
children of the state, which will many
times compensate for the time and ex-
pense.
Farmers can see at a glance the i'm
portance OF this meeting, as the hand
ling and shipping of grain is burning
issue, paramount over all others. By
getting together better understanding
can be obtained.
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coLFAx PosToFFIcEBu BUSINESS,
Statement Given for Six Months
Ended December 81, 1907,

As giving an idea of the amount of
business transacted by the postoffice at
Colfax, Postmaster Ewart states that
Tor the six months ended December 81,
1907, there has originated at the office
and been sent out 49, pounds of mail
and equipment.
During the same time there has been
issued $64,791 in money orders, the
largest issue being on November 81,
when 80 orders we're given out, repre-
senting $6,193.
The sale of stamps represented a cash
payment of $1,000.
This makes about $4,000 in excess
over payment requirements, which
amount was shipped out 10 the larger
central points. New York is the central
point for these payments. In case of
shortage the small offices draw on New
York to make good the deficiency.
The business at the local office is large
and gradually on the increase.
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SHER|FFS TO ASSEMBLE
Arrangements All Complete for
the 9th and 9th.
Will Discuss Legislation Affecting
Their OffIces--Tendered Ban
quet at the Hotel Colfax.

Next Wednesday and Thursday, Jan
uary and 8, is the time set for the
meeting OF the State Sheriffs' Association
in COlfax. This will be notable gath
ering and will doubtless be attended by
every sheriff in the state, besides one or
two from Idaho in adjoining counties.
The purpose of the meeting will be to
discuss reforms in existing legislation
pertaining to the duties and privileges
OF sheriffs, to formulate a new fee list
and to elect officers for another year.
The meeting will open in the superior
court room at 10 a. M, January 8, with
President Ed Gibson, sheriff of Adams
county, presiding.
On the evening of the 8th it has been
arranged to give the visiting sheriffs a
banquet at the Hotel Colfax under the
auspices OF the Colfax Commercial Club.
Covers will be laid for over 100, or as
many as the dining room will hold
Governor Mead is expected to grace the
occasion with his presence. Sheriff Fred
s. Ratliff will act as toastmaster. May
or John Pattison and A. M. Scott will
make speeches welcoming the guests
This will be responded to by Sheriff Ed
Gibson, president of the sheriffs' associa-
ton, and Sheriff Knowles of SnohOmish
county, its secretary. Several well
known citizens of Colfax will also deliver
speeches.
The High school orchestra will furnish
music. A great time is looked for. 1t
will, indeed, be least of reason and a
flow of soul.
Our big sheriff has not left stone IN
turned to entertain and make it pleas
ant for the visiting sheriffs, in which the
citizens generally have joined hands.
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IMPORTANT CHANGES.

For the reason that number Of at
fractions booked at the Ridgeway
Theater came from Walla Walla, and
because the train is invariably late, the
Ridgeway management has cancelled
some of the bookings and made new
ones.
Following the Primrose Minstrels
here January 4, will be Henry B. Harris
Company &C" in "The Lion and the
Mouse" production that is among tht
best, and COlfax will be the only town in
the Palouse country the show will visit
coming direct from Spokane and going
to Wallace. This company is now or
the coast, playing in the larger cities anG
is on it's way east.
On the 21st of January Augusta,
Thomas beautiful southern play, Ari
zona," will be at the Ridgeway.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03
SECURING RIGHT OF WAY.
North Coast Railway Is Getting
Busy Along PaIouse River.

The North Coast is getting busy in Sc
curing right OF way across the Rattle
snake fat, down Cow creek and along
the Palouse river, says the Washtucna
Enterprise. The company has been
paying $65 an acre and has been sue
cessful in securing most of its right-of
way across the fiat, but is having trouble
with the stock men that have large
ranches on Cow creek. The road crosses
the fiat near Leon postoffce, from there
direct to Cow creek at the R. N. Thomp
son ranch. 1t follows the creek to the
mouth and passes through North Hooper.
crossing the o. r. & N. track just below
Hooper and from there follows the Pa
louise to the mouth; crosses Snake river
about one-fourth of a mile below Lyons
ferry. 1t passes down the south bank of
the Snake to Fields gulch, follows
Fields gulch to the head and from there
direct to Wala Walla. This will be a
very expensive piece OF work from the
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03

place where it strikes Cow creek to where
1t leaves Snake river.
The line will pass through the rich
bottom lands of Cow creek, intersecting
the lands in such a manner as to render
them much less valuable to the owners
and the latter refuse to accept the com
pensation offered by the company.
Senator Ankeny, James Kennedy and
Il. N. Thompson have large holdings on
this creek and the company offers them
$5O an acre for lands worth $500.
There are other things to be considered
besides the mere transfer of tracts for
the railroads right of way. The lands
for several miles on each side OF the
creek are used only for grazing purposes
and railroad passing through the
creek bottoms will make the land less
valuable for those purposes. In many
instances farmers ask for more than
they are entitled to for the rights of
way, but these men feel that they are
entitled to heavy damages.
The company will likely have to bring
condemnation suits in order to secure a
right OF way, because these men will not
allow their farms to be ruined without
just compensation.
The North Coast company already
owns right of way on both sides of the
Palouse river for six miles above the
mouth, having purchased the tracts last
summer OF Spokane men.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03
ACCIDENT WHILE cOASTING.
Miss Gladys MacNichoi Breaks Leg
Between Knee and Ankle.

Miss Gladys MacNichol, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. FL. MacNichol, had the
misfortune last Tuesday to break her
leg, between the ankle and knee. while
coasting down hill. The accident oc-
Cured at the noon hour. 1t seems that
four or five girls, of about the same age
as Gladys, had two sleds tied together
and we're enjoying the delights OF coast
ing down the Main street hill in the
south end, the light fall of snow of the
night before making such amusement
possible at that time. By some means
the two sleds jostled each other, with
the result that the fair occupants run
into a telephone pole, causing the acci-
dent as above stated. DIR. Mitchell was
called. Miss Gladys. SO it is stated, will
be confined to the house for five or six
weeks
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03
Train Time Changed. &.

new time card went into effect Sun
day on the O. r. & n, by which the
circle train from Winona, commonly
called the "Sage Hen," was eliminated
and the time of arrival and departure OF
all the other passenger trains was
changed slightly. Under the new
schedule the morning train from Port
land will arrive at $50 instead of 7:45,
and the evening train to Portland will
leave five minutes earlier, or at 1886
The Spokane Pendleton train will leave
for the latter place at 9:06 m. instead
of 9:20. and going to Spokane will pass
through at 1886 p. M instead of 636
On the Moscow branch the morning
train will arrive at S:55 and depart at
500 The evening train will arrive at 6
O'Clock and leave at 7:45. The "Sage
Hen" or local train will be missed. 1t
was discontinued because it did not pay.
Needles and supplies for all makes OF
sewing machines. Shirley & CHASER,
jewelers. and opticians.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-03
COLUMBIA BASIN FARMING
Important Bulletin Issued by De
partment of Agriculture.

The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture recently
issued bulletin that should be in the
hands Of every wheat grower in the In
land Empire. The author Of the buIIe
tin, Byron Hunter, made study OF
farm methods Of tillage throughout the
country to ascertain just what is being
done by the best farmers in different
parts of the country. The bulletin dis
cusses the methods and merits of some
five or six systems Of summer fallowing
that are practiced in different parts OF
eastern Washington and eastern Oregon.
1t also discusses methods of tillage used
in planting spring crops. In short, the
bulletin deals with dry land farming in
the Columbia basin. 1t is Farmers
Bulletin No. 294, entitled, EARN Prac-
tice in the Columbia Basin Upiands."
To get it write to w. j. SpiIlman, office
OF farm management, Dept. of Agricul.
ture, Washington, D. C.. 1t may also be
had By writing to your congressman or
to the Secretary Of Agriculture, Wash
ington, ID. G.
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Returns to Old Whitman.

W. A. Parvin of Pullman was in Colfax
Monday on business. MIR. Parvin is an
old resident OF Whitman county. He
tried California for awhile, locating in
the sweet little city of Chico, surrounded
by orchards and vineyards and palatiaI
homes, but, like Rasselas in his beautiful
valley, he tired OF so much loveliness and
returned to old Whitman. The Palouse
is possessed of a charm that grows
on most people. Scores of names could
be mentioned of people who came to stay
for a season or other stated period and