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Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
WEDDING SURPRISE AT XMAS DINNER
Miss May tiaddOck BOggs and WllIlamP. Yet
tiers Married After Guests Had Assembled
For Family Dinner Party stCheswOld

CHEswOLD, Dec. 31:-Our town was
agog late in the afternoon of Christ
mas day when the secret leaked out
that a large family gathering where
twenty guests were enjoying the bOun-
ties and good cheer incident to the day
really meant on its face much more.
It meant also matrimony. Many about
town were ALMOST lifted off their feet
and felt it was a huge joke when told
that Miss Mary Haddock Boggs, one
of our popular society girls, is now
really Mrs William P Yetters. But
it was Miss Mary's scheme to spring
surprise upon her friends, and she sue
ceeded admirably. The marriage was
soemnized in the presence of the
friends gathered, by Rev. Milton Nc
Cam, her pastor, followed by a season
Oflcongratulations preceding theChrist-
mas dinner. The bride was mat
tended The bride and groom left
Cheswold on the 5.51 p. m. train and
will make Philadelphia their home
Hosts of friends wish much Joy and
happiness may accompany them
through a long life.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
wEDpl>d ANNOuScED At HRHNpoRD.
Miss May Anderson York daughter Of Mr. and
Nrs. James 7. York and Harry :. Lower.

A wedding announcement as
Christmas surprise came to the many
friends of the contracting parties when
1t was learned that Miss May Ander-
sou York daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James L. York of Brenford was married
to Harry J. Lower. The wedding took
place May 30, 1907 Decoration Day)
and had been kept secret ever since.
The ceremony was performed at the
Clayton NJ. E. Parsonage by the Rev.
G. P. Smith. Since the secret has
leaked out Mr.. and Mrs. Lower have
been receiving the congratulations of
their friends. The bride is one of the
popular girls of this vicinity and is
well-known in Smyrna where she at.
tended school. The groom is a son of
the late Ephraim Lower aud successor
to his father on the beautiful home
farm near Brenford
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Captain John c DurbOrough Dead.

Captain John @. Durborough, the
best-known sea faring-man and steam
boat master in Delaware and one of the
iolliest and most sociable of men, was
stricken with paralysis and died Mon
day night at his Lebanon residence.
He had only recently retired from the
command of the Philadelphia Dover
steamboat "John P. Wilson" and was
for years master of the MARY U. 9th
ems" Captain Durborough was 76
years old. He leaves four children.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Smyrna Union Remember Its President.

On Christmas Eve, Mrs. Kate E.
SIN ithers received a silver pudding
dish from the Smyrna w. G. T. U. as
an expression of the love and appre-
citation Of the Union which she has long
and faithfully served as President.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
STABLE BURNED AT TOWNSEND D THURSDAY
Property of J. v. Hamau Destroyed By Fire
Five Horses Saved Ia the Nick of Time.

Five Horses Saved Ia the Nick Of Time.
TOWNSEND, Dec. 31:-The large stable
and sheds belonging to Mr.. J. V.
Haman in Townsend, were totally
destroyed by fire Thursday evening,
but Mr.. Haman succeeded in saving
his five horses. The fire was discov-
cred at II o'clock. in load of straw
which had been hauled in the yard and
thrown off alongside of the building,
and it was only a short time after the
discovery was made that the stables
and sheds adjoining it were a roaring
mass of flames. Two threshing rigs
which were in the shed were also de-
stroyed, several sets of harness, car
riage and sleigh. The origin of the fire
is unknown and Mr.. Haman's loss will
amount to several hundred dollars,
which was partly insured.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
SOCIAL EVENING WITH SMYRNA GRANGE
Delightful Program Rendered by Miss Ethel
ROlhwelI Given With Much Success.

Delightful Program Rendered by Miss Ethel
ROlhweII Given With Much Success.
Saturday night being the last night
of the month the Smyrna Grange was
given up to social evening. The pro-
gram was prepared by Miss Ethel
Rothwell as follows: Singing from the
Grange book No. 1913; Recitation,
"Santa Claus Surprise, George Blent;
Solo, 'Asleep in the Deep" Miss
Mary Reed; Recitation, whats the
use of Growing Up" Samuel Arm
strong; Recitation, "Wish of a Little
Girl of 1907, !" Julia Price; Recitation,
''The Night before Christmas, Mrs.
NJ. V. Ford; Solo, 'The Red Wing,
George Blendt; Recitation, '"The
Charity Meal" Miss Ada Devinish;
Recitation, Sisters Best Fellow"
George G. Rothwell; Recitation, Julia
Blendt; Dialogue, "Why we Never
Married" Solo, ''What do you Think
of That" Mr.. John A. Latta; Address,
christmas" Rev. Arthur Richards,
After which refreshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
POMONA GRANGE TO MEET IN SMYRNA.
Much lHterest Among Local Grangers Over
Coming Session to Be Held January 9th.

Local Changers are preparing to en-
tertain the Pomona Grange in Smyrna
on January 9th next. Besides the
pleasant social features, the following
program will be given: Call to order
at 10 a. M; music, Smyrna Grange
choir; reading minutes; address of well
come, Smyrna Grange; response, Mrs.
Gilbert Meredith, Trophy Grange; mu-
sic, Mr.. and Mrs. Lundgreen, Fruit
land Grange; report of officers; ad-
dress, a member of Delaware College
staff; music, Smyrna Grange; noon re-
cess. Call to order at 2 p. M; music,
Capital Grange; reports of Oranges;
paper. "What the Grange has accom-.
plished, State and National" J. J.
Rosa, Milford Grange; paper, Com
pulsory School Education Hartley
Grange; music, Capital Grange; "Ben-
efts of the Grange" Cereal Grange;
report of Committee on Resolutions;
address, Hervey Walker, Worthy Mas
ter Delaware State Grange; music,
MIR. and Mrs. Lundgreeu; recess. At
6.15 p. m. the 9TH degree will be con-
ferred in full form by Fruitland
Grange Degree Team.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
PRESBYTERIAN EvANGELISuC SERVICES
Rev. Arthur Richards. Pastor, Will Begin a
Series on the First Sunday of New Year

Rev. Arthur Richards, Pastor, Will Begin a
Series on the First Sunday of New Year
With. the first Sunday of the New
Year a series of evangelistio services
will begin in the Presbyterian Church,
to be held daily at 80 p. M, except
ing Saturday. On Sunday the pastor,
Rev. Arthur Richards, will preach.
The morning subject will be, "How
to Insure Happy New Year" Even
ing, "A New Years Motto" Rev.
Alexander Allison, of West Church,
Wilmington, will preach on Monday,
and Rev. S. J. Cleland of First Bap-
tIst Church, Dover, on Tuesday.
Other arrangements will be made at
the services. All are cordially in
vited to attend and unite in this spe-
cial effort to do good. In no better
way can we begin the New Year than
by attendance upon such services.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
PREPARING FOR MILFOsD POSTOFFlCE
Old Buildings OH Recently Purchased Site
Sold at Auction Last Week to Make Room.

Old Buildings OF kecenuy FuIShaseu Sie
Sold at Auction Last Week to Make Room.
The Federal authorities held arather
unioue auction at Milford when they
sold the buildings and improvements
on the site which the government has
purchased for the new United States
postofice. Builders got into dispute
az to whether the old historic brick
residence and office on the site could
be proftably moved, and W. b. Hires
finally bid and got it for $40. William
Fl. Davis bought the fencing for S0.7o'
closets for 81, grape arbor for 81 40 and
the brick walks for s3.1O A portable
frame dwelling or annex was purchased
bv John Tucker for $77. Two dwell
inas opvAhe site, which can be moved,
we're b grades the committee and will
- rorol sading sites.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
REVIVAL SERVICE AT ASBURY NExTSUNDAY

DR.. Watt Will Be Pleased TO See a Large At
tendance at the Services to Be Held Nightly
At the morning service next Sunday
reception of members and the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper will be ad-
ministered. The pastor would be
pleased to see large attendance as the
revival services commence next Sab
bath and this service can be made pre-
paratory. The friends are reminded
also of the New Years Thank Offering.
In the evening the subject will be
''The Man Who Wanted What We All
Have" The sermon will be followed
by an after service, and there will be
services each night next week begin
ming at 7.30.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
XMAS DINNER FOR ALMsHOusR INMATES
Kents Unfortunate Poor Remembered and
Pine Treat Arranged By Mrs. Emma CauIk


Commitment to a poorhouse or
county hospital does not mean oblivion
for a man or woman in Delaware. Sun
day the inmates of the Kent county
alrnshouse enjoyed roast pig dinners
with all the holiday fixings. provided
by number of those who, on the out.
side, are grateful that they are not,
too, within, and through the deft man.
agement of Mrs. John W. Caulk, wife
of the supervisor. A Philadelphian,
Linford P. Faucett, visited the Sussex
county almshouse and provided the in
mates there with big treat of fruits
and candies. There were fifty five
grateful recipients.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
DR.. Watt Unanimously Invited to Return.

At the recent meeting of the Third
Quarterly Conference of Asbury M. E.
Church, Rev. Robert Watt, d. d. pas
tor, was unanimously invited to return
to Smyrna for another year and a COM
mittee appointed to await upon the
Bishop to see that the wish of the con-
gregation was not miscarried.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
THIEVES OPERATE ABOUT WELLINGTON.
After Ramsacking tiOuse Leave a Note 10 Mr..
J. HurIOck's Home AS to His Wants.


J. fiurIOck's Home As to His Wants.
A second visit was made to the home
of Mr.. J. Edward Hurlock, Millington,
by thieves on Saturday evening before
Christmas. In the first instance the
thief entered by the front door and
strong bolt was put on. This time he
came in the back way and left this note
on the table: 81 have called again. L
do not want your silverware, but want
money and a dress for my wife"
Every drawer in the house seemed to
have been ransacksd but no money
was taken as Mr.. Hurlock keeps his
money in bank. However the thief
walked off with a new dress belonging
to Miss HuElock. The dress had never
been worn.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
FIrst Dance 10 the New Clubhouse.

The young men of Smyrna will give
a dance in the new Century Clubhouse
tomorrow, Thursday evening.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
HANDSOME NEW CLUBHOUSE
OPENED WITH CEREMONY
ou,l OlNG FORMALLY DEDICATED FRIDAY
EVENING WITH A "HOOSE WARMING"
Soendd Program Rendered and Guests Of
The Club Were Delighted With The New
Home Of the Smyrna Club Women.

Home Of the Smyrna Club Women.
In the presence of large number of
members and friends, an event which
ras the social feature of the holidays,
the handsome new clubhouse on Com
merce street which has been in course of
construction for several months was
thrown open to the public on Friday
evening and dedicated with fitting GER
smonies and "House Warming" that
villlinger long in the memory of those
gbo participated. 1t was 'red letter
day'' for the Twentieth Century Club
Of SMYRNA, and notable event in the
history of the town. The handsome
clubhouse had been tastlly decorated
with evergreen, holly and other season.
able decorations, the stage background
being a verltable bower of Christmas
eyergreens. These decorations also
embellished the mantel piece and the
wall lights and electroliers. Mingled
with the decorations on the mantel
niece we're tall candles which at an ap.
propriate time were lighted and kept
burning. Amid delightful surround
ings and while Norris Orchestra of
four pieces discoursed music, the guests
assembled. The program opened with
an address of welcome by Mrs J. Har-
yey Speakman, president of the Club,
who in few brief remarks referred to
what the club members had accom-
plished and what a pleasure it gave
them to welcome their friends in a
home of their own. At the close of her
address an excellent program was
rendered as follows:
Piano Trio, Fantasia Donizett
Mrs. Marion Coverd4le, Miss Phida Janney,
Miss Julia HUM.
The House.
The Cornerstone in Truth is laid,
The guardian walls of Honour made,
The roof of Faith is built above,
The fire upon the hearth is Love;
Though rain deScends and loud winds call,
This happy house shall never fall"
Mrs. w. w. Tschudy.
Vocal SOlO-'I Cannot Help Loving Thee"
Arthur l.. Brown
Miss May Leathers.
# The DO0rstead.
The Intel low enough to keep out pOmp ant
pride;
III The threshold high enough to turn deceit aside
2 The doOrband strong enough from robbers to
defend:
This door will open at a touch to welcome ever
friend"
Mrs. s J. Reynolds.
Vocal Solo In Summer Time"
Edward German
Miss Mary Poole, Wilmington.
NJ The HearhstOne
When the logs are burning free,
Then the fire is full of gee:
When each heart gives out its best
Then the talk is full of ZeSt:
Light your fire and never lear.
Life was made for love and cheer"
Mrs. A. F. JardinP.
Vocal SOLO Cavatina," Queen of Sheba)
GounOt
Miss Mary W. Roberts.
The Sun Dial-DedcatOn Ode. Contributed
lime can never take
What time did not give
When my shadows have all passed,
You shall live"
Mrs j f. Hofiecker.
Musical Recitation
Mrs. Elya McCausaud, Mrs. Marion COverdale
Greetings.
Friends of the T. C. C.
NJ Or hestra.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Unique Ceremony at the Open Fireplace.

- hhN OfN" H~f'N~s
An impressive ceremony following
Mrs. Jardine's response to "The
HearthstOne" was the entrance of the
ushers: Mrs. Harvey W. FAIRIES, Miss
Mary D. Hazel, Miss Bertha Price and
Miss Bessie Middleton, bearing two
logs which were thrown into the hand
some fireplace. Immediately follow
Ing them were Miss Emily Middleton
and Miss May Leathers, who with
long lighted candles applied the flames
10 the yule logs and lighted the tall
candles on the manetl. No sooner
done than the big open fire place
gloWed with real house warming"
mat sent It's Pickering light across the
room and added a mellow scene to the
surrounding. This clever and unique
ceremony was greeted with hearty aud
generous applause.
Ceremony Followed By Delightful Social.
At the close of the program, club
GREETINGS were heard from Mrs. Beniah
Watson, of Dover, and Mrs. Richard
Gam, of Kirkwood. Both are promi-
nent club women of the State Fedora
non and their remarks were warm in
Iheir praise to the club women of
smyrna for their successful efforts in
orlnging such handsome clubhouse
ABOUT, the first entirely new clubhouse
10 be attempted South of Wilmington.
architect John d. Thompson, of Will
Mlngton, who with his wife were pre-
sent In the audience, was called upon
.Of few remarks, aud he was fatter'
'ng In his praise to Mrs. S. j. Rey-
uolds, chairman of the Building Com
alttee, and to the members of the clut
iOf the excellent taste they displayed
'nu the unanimity of feeling which
was always exhibited between th'
committee and him in bringing about
we project. At this juncture th'
suests were turned over to the Socla
OOumlttee, Mrs. Heryey p. Hall
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Night waichmau Jones Tenders Resignation.

Night Watchman Charles Jones has
rendered his resignation which took
effect last Thursday night. The mer-
chants of Smyrna have not yet secured
his successor.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
The Republican journal., 1908-05-21
To Protect NavieabIe Waters.
The Federal Government to take Action
in the Matter.

That the federal government INTENDS
to remedy, as far AS it can, the nuisance
caused by old fish Weirs and the deposl,
of mill waste in rivers is the glst OF
correspondence now passing between
Mai. George A, linn of the corps OF en-
gineers and James Donohue, commits
siOner of sea and shore ffsherles IN THIS
State. Not only are navigation Inter
ests to be protected, but 1t may mean
revival of certain fisheries which have
been passing into decline, possibly be-
cause of the evils referred TO.
Mai. Zinn's letter, inspired, he says,
by careful perusal OF the Maine COM
missioner's 10Th annual report, is, IN
part: "The federal statutes TOT the
protection of navigable waters provide
that it shall not be lawful to commence
the building of any weir without the
authority of the secretary OF war IN
der this law it has been the custom
since 1890 to issue permits Tor the
building of such Weirs as would not IN
terfere with navigation.
MANY complaints have been recelV-
ed as to the injury to the fishing INDUS
try and the menace and obstructlon 10
navigation by the existence OF old aban-
doned fish Weirs, and by the practlce
of throwing mill waste into the river.
For the past 16 years this office has
been diligent in endeavorlng 10 aDate
this nuisance.
'The complaints continue, however,
and my department has asked me 70
consider the question of requiring a
bond from each applicant for fish weir
permit, to the end that he shall remove
hi weir when it is no longer used, tor
fishing purposes, -,
"The effect of sawdust and other mill
waste upon both fishing and Navigation
needs no comment, but | may state
that in one river alone within 10 years.
nearly 300, 900 cubic yards of such ma
terial have been removed, and stlll the
stream is INSTRUCTED by numerous
quantities of such material.
"The right of fishing still remains
subject to the guardianship of the State,
so that it does not seem to me that the
United States would have any warrant
or right to impose anything that might
saver of being restriction, yet some
machinery for controlling the detrlmen-
tai features seems to be necessary.
"All applications for fish weir con-
structions must first receive the ap-
proval of the board of the selectmen,
and it has occurred to me that we could
have very simple and inexpensive
method of regulation by having the
selectmen exact a bond from each ap-
plicant that the latter will remove the
fish weir stakes when the weir is no
longer i'll operation.
In his reply to Major linn, Commls.
sioner Donohue agrees that there should
be more stringent regulations as'to the
granting of permits for the construc,
ton of weirs. and that some method
should be devised to overcome the grave
injury to the fishing industry causedby
throwing mill waste into streams, es-
pecally those where the migratory fish
ascend to the spawning beds.
This is a matter which will have the
attention of our next legislature: says
Commissioner Donohue, ''as there are
now cases pending, to be taken up at
that time"
The Republican journal., 1908-05-21
BEST FOR
BREAD AND
CAKES

unused water power of so horse power
with sufficient available lands for build.
ings and yards. The town has good
supply of sand, clay and granite, mas
telephone service, but no public water
system.
TRORNDIKE.
Thorndike was incorporated Febru-
nary Is, 1919, and in 1900 had popula-
ton of 497. 1t lies twenty miles hortL-
west of Belfast on the Belfast branch
of the Maine Central Railroad. me
saving of lumber is mentioned as Dest
adapted to the town. A limited num-
Der of hands would be available TOR
new industries. Farm laborers are In
demand. The town has telephone ST.
vice, but has no public water system.
TROY.
Troy was incorporated February -,
1912, and in 1900 had a population OF
1855. 1t is twenty two miles northwest
of Belfast, has no railroad nor unused
water power. This is an agricultural
town and the facilities for manufacture
ing are not inviting. The town has
telephone service.
e. UNITY.
Unity Was incorporated q uue Il, loof,
and in 1900 had population Of ST.. 1t
is situated twenty-four miles north
west of Belfast On the Belfast branch
of the Maine Central Railroad, and the
facilities for the shipment of freight
are ample. There are no unused water
powers. The town contains a falr
quantity of sand, clay and lumber, has
telephone service, but no public water
supply.
tWINTERPORT.
Winterport was set off from Frank
fort and incorporated March II, 1860,
and in 1900 had a population OF 1923.
1t lies twenty miles above Belfast on
the west side of Penobscot river. There
are good facilities for the shipment OF
freight both by the Bangor and ARGOS
took Railroad and the Eastern Steam
ship Company.
The town has several unused water
powers a ort distance from the rail
road, also considerable clay and lum-
Der. Help could be obtained in the
vicinity to work at new Industries.
Winterport has telephone service and
fine water system, the water coming
from springs.
FAILED TO REPORT.
The following failed to make returns:
The towns of Belmont, Brooks, Burn
ham, Searsmont and Waldo.
The Republican journal., 1908-05-21
WINTERPORT.

WINTERPORT.
Several from this town attended the
graduation exercises of the Monroe High
school in the Town Hall, May 18th, and also
the bail May 18th, and both were delightful
occasions. 0. Whitney was in Belfast
Wednesday,. Mrs. Julia " hite has re-
turned from Swanville. R. Clements
OF Monroe visited relatives in town last
week. ....Miss Florence Blaisdell of Bangor
is visiting at c. w. Nealey's.. Miss Almira
Porter spent few days last week with
Mrs. Della Nealey. Hollis Ritchieis work
ing for E. E. Richie. &c. Ii. York has sold
his valuable fOur-yearold colt to l. A.
Whitney of Newburg. Mrs. Stimson, who
has been spending the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Benz. Fish, is now with her
other daughter, Mrs. j. A. Holmes. Mrs.
Stinson although nearly Sc is very inter-
esting woman, retaining her faculties and
memory. Ralph Lane is very i'll with
sciatic rheumatism. He is under the medi-
cal attendance of DR.. A. r. Fellows..... The
extensive improvements which Ii. d. Ell
lingwood is having done to his house are
making it one Of the handsomest homes in
town.
The Republican journal., 1908-05-21
SWANNuLE CENTER.

Mrs. Beal has been poorly for the past
week. MRS. ii. p. White has a large
pumpkin in perfect state of preservation.
....Mrs. Watson Robertson is very sick.
Mrs. Pattee had been with her for week,
but returned to Searsport Sunday and her
daughter, Mrs. Elwyn Dickey, is caring for
her now. Henry o. Nickerson has crew
at work on his buildings. People are glad
he is building up again. Mrs. Charles
Curtis is sick with the grip. Charlie
Clements of Searsport spent Saturday and
Sunday with his aunt, Mrs H. P. White -.
Joshua Littlefield is having an attack of
lumbago.. MIR. and Mrs. Harry Clements
of Monroe are happy over the arrival of a
81 pound daughter. Charles E. Carleton
of California is visiting j. W. Nickerson.
He and his mother sailed around Cape
Horn to California when he was 4-year-old
and this is the first time he has visited his
native town and he is now past middle age
The Republican journal., 1908-05-21
STUFFED TOMATO SALAD.

"a stuffed tomato salad is one of my
new recipes writes Fannie Merritt
Farmer, the great cooking authority, in
her monthly page in the May Woman's
Home Companion. 'Peel SIX small
tomatoes, cut slice from the stem end
of each, remove the inside, sprinkle the
insides with salt, and let stand, invert-
ed, thirty minutes. Mash half ten
cent cream cheese, add six chopped
pimolas, one teaspoonfui of finely chop
ped parsley, one tablespoonful OF tomato
pulp, one fourth of teaspoonful of dry
mustard, and enough French dressing
to moisten. Fill the tomato cases with
the mixture and serve on lettuce leaves
with mayonnaiSe dressing, which may
be successfully made II one Will but
follow directions. Mix one teaspoon
full of mustard, one teaSpoOnful OF salt,
one teaspoonful of powered sugar and
few grains of cayenne. Add the yolks
of two eggs, and stir until thoroughly
blended; then add one half teaspoonful
of vinegar Add olive oil gradually at
first, drop by drop, and stir constantly.
As the mixture thickens, thin with
vinegar or lemon juice alternately, stir
ring or beating constantly, until two
tablespoonful each of vinegar and lem
on juice and one and one half cupiuiS
of olive Oil have been used. If the
oil is added too rapidly the dressing
will have curdled appearance. A
smooth consistency may be restored by
taking the yolk of another egg and add
ing the curdled mixture slowly to 1t.
Olive oil for the making of mayonnalse
should always be thoroughly chilled:
The utenSil used in the making OF
mayonnase may be silver fork, wire
whisk, small wooden spoon or Dover
egg beaten"