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Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
FIRST STEP TOWARD THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TROLLEY
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
INCORPORATED AT TIDOVER THURSDAY.
Bhef Engineer Eadean tissiening Matters and
The Di. mOnd State Rspid Transit COmpsny
Promises TO be Reality in a Few Days.

A step toward actual construction
of the through State Trolley Line was
taken last Thursday at Dover, when
certificate of incorporation was
issued by Secretary of State Cahall
to The National Construction Com
pany of Delaware. This Company,
which will have its principal offices IN
Smyrna, will oversee all the con
struction work, and the installing of
all machinery, will let all contracts
for the entire work, for and in behalf
of the Diamond State Rapid Transit
Company, yet to be Incorporated.
]. w. Endean who is the chief engln-
eer and general manager OF the
Smyrna, Kent County and Delaware
Bay Traction Company, is the chief
engineer and general manager of the
new company. The Diamond State
Rapid Transit Company will also have
it's headquarters in Smyrna as soon
as it is organized. John D. Thomp-
son. the Wilmington architect, has
been commissioned to prepare plans
and specifications for the mammoth
power station at St. Georges and as
soon as these are completed, tenders
will be called and the work taken ii
hand forthwith. A few details yet
remain to be completed after which
contracts will be let for the entire
work of constructing and equippinl
the line from Delaware City through
, Smyrna and Dover to Milford a
the first division. Engineer Endea
] is putting forward his every energ
f to get the work under way at a
r early date.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
SMYRNA POLICE AGITATEO
OVER SWARTHMORE CASE
ARREST COLOREO NAN EMPLOYED BY MRS.
MAR On JOSEPH NEW OCCUPANTS
Telegram to Arrest Benjamin Harrison tiaines
on Charge Of Receiving Stolen Goods, Came
From SwarlhmOre Monday Morning.

Benjamin Harrison Haines, a negro,
domestic for the family of Mrs.
Marion Josephs who moved to Smyrna
Monday from Swarthmore, to take
possession of the "Mrs. Mary A.
Denney property on Commerce
Street" " will not forget his first
night in Smyrna. The family were on
thier way here when the police author
tiles of this town received a telegram
to arrest colored man due to arrive
on the first train Monday morning g in
charge of several dogs. Policemen
Turner and Wick met the train and
seeing the colored man answering to
the description, Immediately placed
him under arrest and took him to
the Smyrna Lookup. The charge
against Benjamin Harrison Haines
was that che was in possession of
stolen property" Despite the
negroes plea of innocence, there
was nothing to do but to hold him
until the Swarthmore authorities
arrived. Mrs. Josephs and hel
family gave Benjamin a good name
and said that in the year or more h'
had been in their employ they haC
always found him trustworthy ant
honest. The negro spent the nigh
in jail and the next morning Detec
tive Bion Heikins of Swarthmor
came to Smyrna to investigate tn
case. 1t seems that Sadie Haines,
colored woman and relative of Benjs
D min, living with family in Swartf
more was accused of stealing jewelI
0 and money to the amount of a $100 {
0 more. The intimacy between h
and Benjamin had led the author
3 ties to believe that some of the stole
j goods were in his possession. Hen
5 the arrest. Detective Heiki
o visited Benjamin in his cell, que
70 toned him closely and searched
26 clothing to no avail. Benjam
80 claimed he knew nothing about t
DO robbery and had nothing to do with
y The Detective then left for
)5 residence of Mrs. Josephs and ma
90 a search of Benjamin's effects, but
81 no avail. Finally, after all effO
SO were exhausted to place the gu
upon the colored man, Detective He
50 ins phoned the Swarthmore authOrit
Is that there was no evidence to h
26 him, and recommended his relea
. which was done shortly after n,
88 yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
2,8O3.9O
snAD FISHING INDUSTRY SOON TO BEGIN
Many Looking Forward TO it With Eagerness
This Year, Despite The Expense

Not within recent years has there
been the interest in shad fishing as
there seems to be at the start OF the
season this year. This interest IS
caused by people not usually identl-
fed with the industry hunting, for
means of livelihood and more than
one person has spent long hours dur
ino the past two months knitting
nets while others have been engaged
in devising means by which they
hone to secure sufficient money to
purchase enough knitted or woven
net for the season, or at least enough
TO give them a start. Many
others who fished part of last season
and who quit early because OF dlsaP-
nointment. are hopeful that they Will
obtain something from the nets this
saason. The fitting out of net IS
No email matter. 1t entails an eX-
nsnse of from $65 to SIS. Where the
man does not own a boat, and when
ho hires one it adds from $50 to sou TO
the expenses. The men who catches
the early fish are often the best paid
and thew receive their money OF
tbe basis of the prices quoted
from Philadelphia and New YORK,
When prices take drop in either o.
1 +be two markets the fishermen mus
} occede to a like reduction. The lit
6 Of a shad fisherman is not an cas-!
D one in any respect. They are llaol'
70 he caught in heavy storms, and a
0 times they have hard work to saV
0 their nets from being torn by passln
vessels The fisherman has often I
IS either sink or cut the nets, ana
3 come cases the men have narro'
70 oscones from drowning. 1t Is eA
70 nected that some of them will a \
IS temnt to dip their nets next weef
q unless cold weather should irter1er'
S. Several fisherman in the season n-o,
i tv,elve weeks make from S4OO 70 @0o'
Oe vvnich means an average OF Oe1wee
= So aid $40 a day.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
KENT HOTEL MEN MAKE APPEAL.
Levy Court Commissioners Asked To Rebate
Taxes, Now That Prohibition Prevails
Road Overseers Appointed and Approved

Before the Levy Court of Kent
County yeterday, prominent hotel men
appeared and William L. Lohand, The
spokesman petitioned for a rebate or
lessening of taxes on the large hotels
which have been closed since the en-
actment of prohibition against in
toxicating liquor business. Mr.
LoAand made his appeal, specifically,
for theCentral Hotel of Milford. 1t
is in Kent County, although Lofiand
runs the Windsor, in Sussex, Just
across the street in Milford. Lofand
however, represented the owner of
the Central in his appeal. 1t was
shown that the Central Hotel, now
idle, was assessed for public taxes at
$22. 600, and paid the county an
annual tax of S121. Some Of the
commissioners wanted to know if a
rebate of these taxes would open the
houses for public conveniences and
comfort. There was no assurance rs
to this The matter went over for
a fortnight consideration, several Of
the members feeling Inclined to rebate
the taxes. Road overseers, to
serve as usual and to also aid in the
special work Of making permanent
good roads for this county. Were
appointed by the county commissioners,
the Levy Court approving and confirm
ing the appointments.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
SMYRNA HOUSE TO BE Sod BY SHERIFF
DispOsing OF Hotels Makes 1t Necessary For
Both Political Parties to Find Polling Places.

Sheriff Hartnett of Dover who has
seized five hotels in Kent County,
which have been closed since the en-
actment of the prohibitary law, has
also seized the personal property,
furniture, bedroom sets, desks and
safes of The Smyrna House to be sold
on March 25. This is Smyrna's s old
est hostelrie and dates back to the
time of the stage coach long before
the days of the railroad. 1t was
then known as Foxwell's Hotel. The
closing of the Smyrna House as well
as other hotels in Kent County, has
made it necessary for the Republican
County Committee to appoint a sub
committee to find new polling
places for their primaries. In five or
six of the districts they cannot be
held in the appointed places, the in
dows or reading rooms of the hotels.
The list of the Kent County hotels
to be sold by the Sheriff are; March
17-Parlor and bedroom furniture anc
contents of sixty rooms of the BayarC
House, Dover, seized as the property
of Harry F. Ford and Lydia B. Ford
March 18-The Bayard House, three
story hotel property, situated on tn
corner of Lockerman street and Cover
nor's avenue, Dover. March 24-Th
Capitol Hotel, Dover, opposite tn
State House and Kent Court House
r the property of Amy Ford Wake
and jefferson B. Ford March %
f The Smyrna House, Smyrna, situate
4 in the business centre of Smyrna
> seized on writs of Joseph c. Boggs
n executor, and others. 1t is said thu
syndicate is being formed to pul
: chase the Capitol Hotel, Dover, IL
office buildings, and the Bayard Hou'
J.. for department store for Dover ar
id vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
DR.. MOORE TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL.
Left This Morning For tlahnemau Hospital
Philadelphia To Undergo Treatment.

DR.. Thomas c. Moore State Sena-
tor of this district, who several
months ago suffered a stroke Of
paralysis and was rendered helpless,
was able to leave this morning for
Hahneman Hospital, Philadelphia,
where he will undergo a regular
course of treatment. Dr. Moore S
improvement has been very satisfac-
tory the last month or two and his
physicians and friends have reason to
hope that in due course of time, ne
will be able to return to Smyrna
practically well. He left this morn
ing with the best wishes of his large
number of friends.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
DOINGs At SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL.
Bows TO Organize a Baseball Team and Play
Other School Teams-SchOOl City

The boys Of the Smyrna High
School are BEGINNING to organize
baseball team. The battery will be
Deakyne and Downs. Prlnclpai
Burdette has shown much interest IN
the bows and has kindly promised to
helm them in their organization. The
"School City" is working very salts
factory this year. Just at present
it has been handicapped by the alb
sence of Mayor Ralston McCaus-
land.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
w)RKI.G uP}. y. c. A. FO2 SMYRNA.
Meetings Hsld Weeksy in The Cooper Build
ing to Aid Formation OF Organization.

A strong movement is being waged
for a Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton for Smyrna. Every Sunday af-
ternoon a public meeting is held at
the Cooper Building and these religi-
Gus services are meeting with much
success. There are about thirty
regular attendants ad it is the object
of those who have it in charge to
work up enough interest with he idea
Of organizing a Y. NJ. c. A. If the
movement receives a satisfactory i'm
petus. building will be rented for
Y. NJ. c. A. headquarters. Rev.
Robert Watt. D. D., pastor Of
/ Asbury NJ. Z. Church, and Rev.
Arthur Richards, pastor Of the Pres
byterian Church, of Smyrna, are
both interested in the project and are
lending the young men their hearty
encouragement and support. Next
Sunday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock,
the Rev. DR.. Robert Watt will give a
special talk at which the public Is
cordially invited
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
NEXT SUNDAY AT AsBURY N. E. CHURCH
Communion Service in The Morning, and The
Evening Subject The Bright Side OF Failure

At the morning service the Sacra-
ment If the Lords Supper will be
celebrated and there will be the recep-
ton of members. AS this is the last
communion of the conference year,
it is earnestly desired that there be a
full attendance. All the members
are urged to be present and enjoy this
service. The evening subject will
be 1.-THE Bright Side of Failure.
This is the fifth in the series Of
special sermons.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
Ksnl counts W. c. I. U. to Mest ia FrsdstIea

The Kent County w. c. 7. U. Con-
vention will be held in Frederick on
April 2.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
Rsymoud's to Have Leap Year Social.

There will be a Leap Year Box
Social held at Raymond's School
House on Wednesday evening, March
18th. All the young men are asked
TO bring boxes and all the ladies
please come with we'll filled pocket
books. If stormy come Thursday
evening. Marie T. Bedwell, teacher.
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11
ASBURY'S SUNDAY SCHOOL
MAKE SPLENDID SHOWING
ANNUAL MISSIONARY EXERCISES GIVEN
Sunday EVENING AT ASBURY CHURCH
Interesting Program Rendered and Reports Of
The Year Show a Gratifying Result-Little
FO'ks Hold Attention Of Congregation.

Asbury M. E. Church was we'll filled
Sunday evening to witness the An
nual Missionary Exercises of the Sun
day School. The Exercises were in
charge of Superintendent L. M. Price.
In the absence of w. o. HOffecker,
Mr.. Price was also chorister. Mrs.
MarionCoverdale presided at the organ
and while the professional was being
plaved, the schools marched from the
first floor and occupied the seats re-
served for them. The Primary De-
Dartment occupied the platform. The
program, which included an instruc
tive talk or missions by Rev. DIR.
Watt. was as follows: Song by the
school, "Jesus Shall Reign" Respon-
sive Reading; Prayer by Rev. William
Fares; Song by the Primary school
Little Ones May Sing Offering for
Missions; Recitation, "For Home"
Elizabeth Wilson; Solo, "Open the
Door for the Children, "Rebecca Watt ;
Recitation, "How Esther Preached,
Amanda Truax; Song by four girls,
Elizabeth Hudson, LeOna Collins,
Isabel Hutchinson, Elva Burris; Reel
tation by Helen Jacobs, "WhO will
open the door for Lingo Te?" Song
oy the School: "Ship AhOy;" Reel
ration by Hilda Deakyne, "Open Doors
in China; Quartet, "Speed Away, "
Messrs Price, jefferson, POntz anC
Strayley; address by DR.. Watt
Missionary Secretary's Report b,
Edward T. Porter; Report of Secre
tary George M. Stevenson; Song b.
the School A Light Along the Way.
Secretary Geo. NJ. StevensOn's Yearly RepO
George M. Stevenson, secretary {
the School, submitted the follOwin
interesting report: "Our school hf
a membership of three hundred ar
sixty eight as follows: Officers ar
teachers, AZ; Infant Department, g.
Intermediate Department, Is; Ma
School. 145; PASTORS Glass, 3
Bible Glass, "a; Cradle Roll, /
Home Department, "a; Total, S6
There has been twelve conversio
during the year. The collection tt
year in the Sunday School was $284.
The collection last year in the schc
was 1921. 63. The following are t
contributions by classes from Mar
Smyrna times., 1908-03-11

coNrINusD on fIFTH eAes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
RICHARDSON

Farmers are busy haying IN this
locality.
Hodgson & Graham are building an
addition to their store.
Loyal Graham made business trip
to Anacortes Wednesday.
Mrs. Joe Ender has a lady friend
from Portland visiting her.
o. J. Bruins was doing business in
Richardson on the first of the week.
Mrs. Eva Holm has one of the
prettiest homes on Fisherman's Bay.
Mrs. A. D. Davis has returned from
visit with her parents at Quilcene.
Mrs. E. s. Ireland went to Seattle
last week to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Dunton.
Miss Mary Oliver is home form
Bellingham, where she has been at
tending school.
n. B. Butts came home from Alaska
last week. Bert says there are worse
places than Lopez.
Miss Juanita LIE Master is visiting
at the home of her aunt and uncle Mr..
Mrs. G. A. Anderson.
Harry McMillen came over from
Bay View Monday for visit with his
sister. Mrs. Ed. Blowers.
J. j. Roberts has his new house
finished on the acre tract he recently
bought from VIM. Dengate.
Grandma Challenger has been quite
sick for some time but is reported
some better at this writing.
Alex Beaverly. representing the
Salem Nursery. is on the island in
the interest of the company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl .Fjellman have
moved on to the place they recently
purchased from Bert Carvey.
Mrs. John Bartlett went to Port
Townsend Tuesdev for few days.
visit with relatiy ) and friends.
Mrs. Harry CouRhlin and son John
are down from Seattle for visit with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bartlett.
The ball game between the Richard
son Tigers and the Friday Harbor
Cubs was we'll attended ana was fast
game from start to finish. resulting in
q score of to 7 in favor OF the
Tigers. Come again boys.
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BIDS FOR COUNTY PRINTING

s NUuce Is hereby given that sealed proposals
W w. lhe county printing and publishing for San
C cs; county, State of Washington, will be re-
co aeu at the County Auditors Office of said
stI un'y up to II O'Clock a. m of Monday, July
d. Stl, 1905 for the period commencing with the
goth, 1000
Nounty Printing"
pn 1Iio printing and publishing to include the
iists e .n OF all legal notices, summons, tax
con,., TAX sales, sheriff's sales, sales of other
ura9 property, auditors annual report, treas
GonsS report, calls for BIDS notice of nomina-
gens. Iotice OF elections, including primary and
Srooas ai ana special elections, Commissioners,
and ,,ot and all other matters of every kind
NAV nature whatsoever that San Juan County
publ;ss municipal body properly or lawfully
said nn or cause to be published and for which
Th .ounty is responsible.
procsas aoove printing, except commissioners
comn,;ilngs to be set in solid Nonpariel type;
set so,;d proceedings to be Brewer type,
uisb successful bidder will be required to fur
the ,o. POND in double the amount involved In
formotIaet Tor the correct and faithful per-
Tbs pa OF the work as required by law
all b;ds reserves the right to reject any and
hama eest,mony whereof, I have herehnto set my
NAV 1o0o afhxed my official seal this z7th day Of
tsEAIl M rn,re
toyS auditor of San Juan County, washing
M, ana Clerk of the Board of County Com
s'noners of said County
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What Dairymen Should Know

What Dairymen Should Know
''Hoosler'' in the Jersey Bulletin
says every dairyman should know:
The cost of producing a gallon Of
milk.
The cost of producing q pound of
butter-fat.
The cost of feeding a COW one year.
The cost of labor in caring for one
cow one year.
The number of pounds Of milk each
COW in the herd yields each year.
The number of dollars each COWS
milk brings each year.
Which is the most profitable COW in
the herd. andswhy.
Which is the poorest COW in the
herd. and why.
How many boarders there are in the
herd.
How much feed each COW will -con-
sume during the feeding period.
Which is the best and cheapest feed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
LOPEZ

Thos. MoCauley went to Anacortes
Tuesday.
Mr.. Hill has returned to his home
in Seattle.
Sarah McNallie went to Anacortes
on Monday.
Ella McNaliie went to Anacortes
on Tuesday.
Robert Nc auley went to Aancortes
Monday afternoon.
Guy Kent went TO Anacortes on
Monday, returning Tuesday evening.
@. p johnson and family returned
from Seattle on Friday for the Sum-
mer.
Miss Eva Ri odes IL home from
Seattle. where she has been attending
hieh school the past year.
Mrs. Long and daughters returned
"a their home at Avon on Tuesday,
after ! short visit with her parents
Attorney Garrett vas on Lopez
"wednesday on buhlness contested
with the settlement of the Blake e.
tate.
The Epworth League will give 9
dime social at tho home Of Mr.. Lam
don. = Port Stanley. Friday evening"
July II.
Misses Biazier snd brothers came
s. -. - - IS = 11e&nvs4av And
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

Bellin0ham papers state that the
establishment of mail route from
that city to Lummi. Sucla. WaIdron
and Stuart islands and Roche Harbor
is practically assured. The service is
to be tri-weekly. The people of
Waldron and Stuart islands especially
will doubtless be disappointed that
it will not provide them with steam
boat connection with Friday Harbor,
which is their chief trading point and
should be one of the termini of the
route. The Islander has urged the
establishment of such route for sew
eral years. II efficient service is
maintained it can not fail to be q
great stimulus to the settlement and
development of the larger islands
along the route.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
l. D. LAND OFFICE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,
June ~, 1908
Notice is hereby given that Arthur A. Sherry,
VI 6atona, Seattle, Washington, who, on June ~
Is0o, made Timber and Stone Application No.
s2I44, tor Lots and g. Section 7, Lot 1, Section
. I LOT ., Section u.s. Township IS, North Range
west, willamette Meridian, has filed notice of
tntention to make final proof. to establish claim
~. Inc land above described, before the Register
tasntsatue, Washington, on the 9th day of Sep
sSeiaimant names witnesses: VIM. Gibson,
WWoeatte, Washington; c. B. Merritt, of Seattle,
psShiagton; S. Gill, of Anacortes, Washington;
~ DeLancey, of Anacortes, Washington.
J. HENRY SMITH
Register.
first publication Ju1y 1oc8 OF
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

according to authentic tables. says
ac scent magazine article. the sum Of
;Oo'ooo. 1000 was spent for advertis-
oa last year. the newspapers receiving
~ 'nird OF the amount. Evidently
NJ newspapers did not get their share.
70 &c toere is an increasing tendency
on u'op billboards and disposition
or. 'ne part of local merchants to cut
tbo: oil sorts of schemes. combining
H.. announcements to newspapers.
IL =, IS large room for improvement
abos 'ne authentic Tables quoted
1--WE are reliable.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
For County Auditor

l hereby announce myself as a candi-
uate Tor nomination on the Republican
ticket, for the office of County Auditor.
l promise. if nominated and elected. to
perform the Juties cfthe office to the best
OF my ability, and would respectfully So
llclt the support of the electors at the Pr
mary election to be held on Septena her
9Th, 1908. ]. w FRITS
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
For County Assessor

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Assessor on the Re-
publican Ticket and respectfully ask the
support OF the Republican electors of the
county at the Primary election to be held
Septem Der 8, 1908. If nominated and
elected ! pledge myself to perform the
duiles OF the office in an absolutely fair
and impartial manner.
WALLACE +. BOLTON
Richardson, july l. 1908.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

The gasoline schooner Dawn. Capt.
J. F. Thornton owner and master.
cleared from here Wednesday for a
little pleasure trip among the islands
on the Canadian side.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

Miss Agnes Aiken came down from
Seattle Wednesday to visit her neph-
ews. o. 81. and F. N. Culver. and
their families.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Ogden. recently
of Anacortes. have rented the old
Mullls house. lately vacated by Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Fleming. Mr.. Ogden
is engineer and one of the owners of
the launch Valentine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04
For Commissioner Of Public Lands

herebv announce my candidacy for
the ofiice OF Commissioner Of Pnhlic
Lands, bject to the decision of the peonie
at the primaries September 9Th. 1908. I
promise prompt, efficient and econom-
nnaa "a administration Of the affairs of the
ONCE, with fairness and impartiality.
>. A. CALLVERT.
Zenith. King Co. Wash
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

DR.. McKinnis will close his Office
here Sunday morning. and will be
absent at Stuart island for two weeks
on camping trip.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

The county commissioners will
meet in regular quarterly session next
week. It is earnestly hoped that they
will grant the petition for the i'm
provement OF the foot of Spring street
to make it q suitable landing place
for launches and other small craft.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

Miss May Stoliker returned We'd
nesday from visit of several days at
the Paxson home at the head of West
Sound bay.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-04

Miss Hattie HELEN. of Seattle, q
niece of Geo. Leusenrink. of the
revenue launch Guard. arrived We'd
nesday to be the guest for some time
of Mrs. John Douglas. Miss He'll en-
is quite an accomplished vocalist and
it is hoped tina she may be persuaded
to sing at the Fourth of July exercises
today.