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Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
The Best Chef.

uses White House Cook Book because
he knows the recipes are practical an d
that the merit of each is full established
economical and explicit 1t is the
most complete and popular work of the
kind on the market. This book retails
Tor $500, some stores charges So. 80.
The Phila delphia Press will mail the
daily edition of the paper prepaid-for
$3.0 0O. This means the book and paper
daily one entire year for practically
the cost OF the paper. Write to-day.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

and Mrs. James B. Graham, Blackis-
toms; Miss Laura Smith. Blackstone; ;
Miss Lola Stevens, Clayton; Miss
Ethel Graham, Clayton; Miss Allie
Ross, Cheswold; Edna Stevens, Anna
Stevens, Mary Stevens, Kenton; Miss
Marguerite Stevens, Kenton; Messrs.
Elmer Ross, Cheswold; Frank Stevens,
KentOn; Charles Ross, Jr., Cheswold;
Willie Stevens, Kenton; William Best,
Oxford, Pa; Vernon and John Graham,
Clayton; Lee and Albert Stevens, Jr.,
KentOn; Franklin Ross, Cheswold;
Master Benjamin and Harmonson
Graham, Blackiston's.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
SIMPLE REnEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop INTO pneu-
monia. Foley's Honey and Tar not
only stops the cough but heals and
strengthe ms the lungs so that no
serious results need be feared. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar cen
tains no harmful drugs and is in a
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
BLACKBlRD.
Old Residents Return to Blackbird--Locsl and
Personal Mention.

TeISOuaI mention.
special Correspondence to the Times.
BLAcKBIRD, Jan. THE Episcopal
League Services were held on Sunday
evening by Mr.. Theodore Ferguson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob H. Spicer have
moved from Townsend in with their
son, Mr.. William Spicer, they are well
coined back in the neighborhood again
by their many friends.
PersOnals:-Miss Mamie E. Pierson is
visiting her sister Mrs. Mary Pierson
OF Hockessin.-Miss Clara and Ethel
ferguson spent few days of last week
with their cousin Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Harry Gibbons near Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

Hugh G. Mearns, a railroad conduc-
tor, died at his home in Wilmington.
Friday last, January 3rd, of pneu-
mOnia aged 81 years. Mr.. Mearns was
one of the oldest condu ctors on the
Delaware Division of the 2. B. & w.
4. r., former resident of Clayton.
and esteemed as one of our best citi-
zens. He will be greatly missed, not
alone by the railroad people, but by
the travelling public generally, as his
genial ways and kindly acts made him
a host of friends. The sympathies of
his many friends in Clayton are ex-
tended to his beloved companion in
this her great sorrow. He was a
member of Harmony Lodge No. 18 A.
F. and A. NJ. of Smyrna, and of the O.
r. G. HIS funeral took place yester-
day morning with interment at Cam
den, n. J. Harmony Lodge Masons
and number from Clayton and
Smyrna attended the funeral.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Hardened.

Listen to this, Maria," said Mr..
Stubb as he unfolded his scientific pa
per This article states that in some
Of the old Roman prisons that have
been unearthed they found the petri-
fed remains of the prisoners"
Gracious, Johny' replied Mrs. Stubb
WITH a smile. Il suppose you would
call them hardened criminals"
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

PersOuaIs:-Mrs. Lizzie Wise, of Will
mington, visited Clayton friends last
Saturday.-Mrs. Emily Davenport, of
Wilmington, is visiting Miss Jennie
Skinner.-Mrs. Matte Shortall, of
Wilmington, is visiting relatives in
CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

The annual stockholders meeting of
the Delaware Railroad Company.
which is slated for next Thursday,
January 9th, at the company's offices
in Dover, will probably have to be held
without any of the principal officers
present. Henry F. Kenney, of Ridley
Park, the president of the company.
and Manlove Hayes, of Dover, secre-
tary and treasurer, are both seriously
i'll. Mr.. Kenney's illness is reported
as of dangerous nature, although he
may rally. Mr.. Hayes is convaIescent
from trying illness. He is man of
mOstremarkable vitality, having passed
the age of 80.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

There will be an all days meeting at
Ewells NJ. P. Church Clayton, next
Sunday, January 18th, 1908, when DR..
H. L. Elderdioe. the president of the
Westminster Theological Seminary,
Westminster, Md, will preach at 10. 30
a. m and 730 p. m. Rev. Eben n.
Baldwin, will address the Sunday
School at 2 80 p. M. All are invited to
attend.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
Truthful.

Mark Twain once missed the train
which should have taken him 70 bis
work He did not wire any excuse
His telegram to his employer took this
form; MY train left at 7:2O. / arrived
at the station at 7:35 and could NOT
catch it."
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

A pOnderous steam crane, weighing
1O5 tons, has been added to the wreck
ing department of the Delaware Divi-
sion P. B. & W. Railroad, the lifting
power of this great machine is 100 tons
and it is capable of lifting and swing
ing any of the heavy locomotives now
in use on the Delaware railroad, it is
in charge of Mr.. NJ. P. Hewlett, of
Clayton, who has been in Wilmington
for several weeks studying its con-
structiOn and management.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08
CLAYTON.
All orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.

At the annual election of officers OF
st. Paul NJ. E. Sunday School last
Sunday, the following were elected
Superintendent, T. E. White; Assist
ant Superintendent, Franklin Brock
son; Lady Assistant, Mrs. A. NJ. AL
len; Secretary, Ralph Brockson; Cor
responding Secretary, Mrs. A. H.
Skinner; Treasurer, j. E. Cats.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

In connection with the death of
George W. Wilson at Easton, Md, on
Sunday, it has been learned that a
special train on the Delaware railroad
was pressed into service with the hope
of saying the patients life. A specia-
list had been sent from Baltimore by
Judge Seth, who was Mr.. Wilson's law
partner. The physician came to"Wil-
mington on a regular train, arriving
shortly before noon, and as there was
no regular train on the Delaware road
at that time a special train was pro-
vided, but by the time that it reached
Clayton a message had been received
here that Mr.. Wilson was dead.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

Announcement has Just been made
by the Pennsylvania railroad of new
regulations regarding issuing passes
to employees. Hereafter an annual
pass will be given to every employee
who has been with the company for
i've years and an annual pass for him
self and wife will be given every en- :
ployee who has been with the company
for ten years or longer. Trip passes
will be given to those who have been
with the company under five years.
The number of trip passes is to be
greatly curtailed and will be issued for
good reasons.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

Family Reunion at BIackistOn's.-Tba
home of Mrs, Anna J. Graham of
BlackistOn's, was the scene of a de-
lightful family Reunion on Christmas
Day, given her by her children. The
house was beautifully trimmed with
holly, berries and liberty which Miss
Laura Smith of Blackiston's had taken
great care in selecting and trimming
AT O'Clock a poultry dinner was
served, consisting of turkey, chicken.
oysters, celery, cranberries, pickle
salads, Maryland biscuits, mince pie
and other things in abundance too
numerous to mention. There were
thirty-one in number, thirty partaking
of the dinner. Those present were as
follows: Mrs. Anna J. Graham, Black
iston's; Mrs. Mary Best, Oxford, Pa. !:
Miss Wilmina Best, Oxford, Pa; Mr..
and. Mrs. ]. L. Graham, Clayton; Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Stevens. Kenton; Mr..
and Mrs. Hiram Ross, Cheswold; Mr..
Smyrna times., 1908-01-08

Everyone, whether living at home or
abroad, in town or country, can send their
savings to this strong Bank by the use of
our carefully worked out system Of bank
ing by mail
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12

One half Of the world gets along
because the other half gets short.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
A WORD FOR RURAL CARRIERS.

ACwoRTH, GA Nov. 5, 1905
Editors Journal: Will you allow
me small space III your valuable
paper to say word in behalf of
the r. F. D. carriers. They Ger.
tainly have my sympathy. Just
think of it'll They go on their
routes over 300 Gays in the year
Cold or hot, rain or, snow, they
have To go. And they get so little
for it, considering the cost of every
thing. Now, let US all join In to-
gether and help them out by Civ
ing them a basket of different
things to eat, such as potatoes,
vegetables and fresh meats or sau-
sage. l have given my carrier a
good many Baskets, and his hearty
"thank you" showed how much he
appreciated II.
With best wishes for the R. F.
D. carriers and patrons, and the
editor, | am, Respectfully,
Mrs A. B. HILL.
R. F. D. Is, Acworth, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
CAN roc GET ALONG WITH PEOPLES

1t is a valuable asset to be able to
get along with all sorts and conditions
or people. In the business world, it Of
ten means rapid promotion.
Some young women think it shows in
depence to te assertive. They feel that
they are being demesned If they allow
themselves TO be imposed on, as they
call it, and general unpleasantness re-
suits.
Being Imposed on" and getting along
with people are radically different. The
one usually shows q strain of weakness
the other means infinite tact and a
pleasant disposition, either natural or
acquired.
The girl who can get along with peo-
pie is one for whom business men are
on the watch.
A manager of q great publishing
house said to a young woman who came
TO him for position:
"Can you get along with people? We
find all the writer's and women of prill-
Iant executive ability we want, but this
place needs q woman who can manage
Others and do it graciously."
If You are inclined to have differences
and general ructions in your business
life. get an retrospective fit and see if
you are wearing the proverbial chip, or
II you have the happy faculty of work
ing pleasantly and reaceably with All
with whom you are thrown in contact.
This latter trait, says Portland Elk
oress. 10 one that can be cultivated and
,hould be, even though it means years
II. self
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
rae MISTAKE OF THE MINISTER.

A clergyman had been much
annoyed by the way members of
the congregation had of looking
around to take stock of ccmers. At
ter enduring it for some time, he
said Oh entering the reading desk
one Sunday: Brethren, l regret
to see that your attention is called
away from, your religious duties
by your natural desire to see who
comes i'll behind you. / propose
henceforth to save you the trouble
by naming each person who may
enter, and hope that the services
will then be allowed to proceed
without interruption" He then
began: Dearly beloved" but
paused to interpolate, Mr.. Stub
bins, wife and daughter Mr..
Stubbins looked rather surprised,
but the minister with perfect gray
ity, resumed his exhortation.
Presently he again paused: "Mr.
Curtis and William Diggle. The
abashed congregation kept their
eyes studiously bent on the preach
er. The service continued in the
most orderly manner, the parson
interrupted himself every now and
then to name some new conner. At
last he said still with the most
perfect gravity: "Mrs. Symons in
new bonnet. e." In moment he
felt his mistake, but it was too
late. every feminine head in the
congregation had turned around.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
There died in Massachusetts,

There died in a Massachusetts,
poor-house few days ago an aged
man Of the name of DR.. Sill. Two
years ago he was well.to-dO; then
he fell i'll and feared he was going
to die. In order to dispose of his
property during his life time, 80
there might be no squapbling after
his death among the heirs, he gave
away everything he possessed, re-
serving only enough for cheap
funeral. But he didn't die; and
when he got better, his beneficial
ries-all relatives-turned their
backs upon him, and he was forced
to go to the poor-house for crust
to eat and place to sleep. The
shock of being spurned by the rel
atives he had befriended, it is said =,
broke his heart, SO that he fingered
in the poor-house a bare twelve
months and then died.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
TWO COBB COUNTY MEN HONORED

The Hon. O. B. Coiquitt, who is
now one of the members of the
Railroad Core mission for the state
Of Texas, was born and reared near
Marietta, on the Powder Springs
road. He was recently reelected
for second term.
Hon. A. P. Watson, who is a
member of the Railroad and Cor
poratlon Commission of the state
of Oklahoma, was elected one Of
it's first members, and was born
and reared IN Mars Hill neighbor-
hood, near Acworth. He IVES also
recently reelected for a term Of
six years to the Railway and Cor
poration G Commission ofOklahoma.
The terms of these two men are
the same. They both are promi-
nently mentioned for governor of
their respective States, and stand
good chance of getting the NOM
nation when their present terms
of office expire, if they 80 desire
it. They are considered i'll their
respective States as leaders of their
respective commissions. The peo-
pie Of Texas and Oklahoma are
proud of the record made by these
two men.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
100 GOOD FOB THIS WORLD.

Albert was a solemn-eyed, spir.
itual-looking child, according to
Success.
"Nurse," he said one day, leav-
ing his blocks and laying his hand
gently on her knee, nurse, is this
Gods day?"
mo, DEAR" said his nurse ;
this is not Sunday; it is Thurs
day."
I'm 30 sorry" he said sadly,
and went back to h g blocks.
The next day and the next, in
his serious manner, he asked the
same question, and the nurse tear
fully said to the cook, THAT child
is too good for this world"
On Sunday the question was re-
peated, and the nurse with q sob
in her voice said, "Yes, Lambie,
this is Gods day
"Then, where is the funny pa
PERI"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
EMPTY TREASURY
CONFRONTS BROWN

Not in a score of years will State
administration have begun under such
financial embarrassment as will be
probable with that Of Governor Joseph
M. Brown. Unless some unknown
sources produce considerable revenue
between the present time and June Of
next year, Mr.. Brown will go into office
facing practical deficit Of about $780,
600, may be q million dollars, in the
States revenue.
Unfortunately, it will constitute a
situation that his administration must
face without having been 10 any wise
responsible for the same. 1t is probable
that the first work the next legislature
will be called upon to do will be the
providing for some means for meeting
the obligations OF the State, and owing
to the constitutional restrictions sur
rounding the levying of taxes, the prob
lem will tax the ingenuity of the ablest
members of the administration.
The present State administration has
reduced the revenue of the State nearly
a half million dollars, without, SO far,
adding any to the same. Through the
abolition of saloons, approximately
5000 600 was lost; through the new con-
Wet system, about 100000 will be taken
or kept from the State treasury, making
total of about $4,000 shortage for
1909.
In addition to this, the school appro-
priation alone has been increased $500
600 for 1908 and $3.50, OC0 for 1909, mean
ing an increase in appropriations, over
, and above those Of last year. to the
amount of the decreases made by two
fell swoops in the revenue OF the State
At the last session Of the legislature,
approximately $1250OO was added to
the obligations Of the State for the
present and next year.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12

1t keeps some men busy post
poning things.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12

Why is pig in a parlor like
house on fire? Because the sooner
it is put out, the better.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
MARYLAND GOOD ROADS.
Systematic Scheme Adopted for High
way Improvement.

Ten years ago the building of
good roads in Maryland was begun
by the State geological survey.
The results were an object lesson
to the people, who were 30 i'm.
pressed with the advantages Of
scientifically constructed high
ways that they we're heartily in
favor of the bond Issue of S., 000,-
600 authorized by the Legislature
last winter. The new fund is to
be used in the making of 1000
miles of highways throughout the
State within the next five years.
So Maryland is to expend ST.
100000 a year in building these
main arteries for wagon transport
tatlon The personnel of the new
commission of six members seems
to assure the judicious expenditure
of the money. The State geological
survey Is represented on the COM
mission by its director, Dr. w, B.
Clark; by Governor Crothers, and
by President Remsen, of Johns
Hopkins. The commission is lay
ing out the !, OO0-mile system, and
the construction of the entire work
will be in charge of the engineers
of the geological survey. There
was very loud demand from the
press of Maryland, from the bust
ness associations of Baltimore, and
from the agricultural societies. for
wise conservation Of this fund, SO
that every dollar of it might con-
tribute fully to the economic pur.
pose IN view ; and there is no rea-
son to doubt that the fund is prop
erly safegusrded against political
manipulation.
Twenty years ago we seemed
century behind Europe in this inn
portant phase of civilization. Now
many of our States are carrying
out well-devised plans for road
Improvement. Good highways are
mopey-savers. By turning very
poor road into fine highway, we
reduce the cost of haulage by from
5 to Z cents a ton a mile We
still have wagon roads as poor as
some III China, where the cost of
cpal freightage is 60 high that the
commodity cannot be carried to
market over twenty-five miles
away.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12

Most people shuttle off this moi
tai coil before they reach the age
of discretion.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
WILL GOVERNMENT
BUILD POST ROAD 2

10 the opinion OF Hon. Gordon Lee a
government road from Chickamauga
Park to the military post near Atlanta,
will ultimately be constructed, passing
through Rome. MIR. Lee says that there
is a plank in the Democratic platform
adopted st Denver, which promises
government aid to construct post roads
in all the States. It should also pass
through Cobb county.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12
A Beautiful Woman.

Her surroundings should be in har-
mony, and can best be made SO by q
we'll kept home. The L. 4 NJ. Pure
Paint makes the home beautiful. 1t
preserves it and prevents decay. The
cost per gallon ready for use is only
$l.2O 1t wears for ten years and longer
Thirty-three years of continuous use is
evidence. CAN'T & HoDGEs, L. 4 NJ,
Paint Agents.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-11-12

Yes, Abram, one can readily af-
ford to get married on an income
of $12 week, if he will agree to
turn it over to his wife every week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-06-11
Walnut Grove Campmeetiug.

The Walnut Grove Campmeet.
ing will com mence Friday even.
ing August Z and close Sunday
evening August 16. This beau.
tiful camp ground is located along
the Aughwick creek, close to
Maddensvllle. The location is
an ideal one. 1t has fine water,
excellent shade and romantic sur.
roundlngs. A new boarding
house will be erected and every.
thing done TO put the grove IN the
best shape possible for this camp
which promises to eclipse all
former camps. Mr.. Clay Cor
nelius of Woodvale will run a
hack from Three Springs, meet.
ing morning and evening trains.
Mr.. John Crom well, of Maddens.
VILE will conduct the boarding
tent-his services last year hav.
ing been so satisfactory that no
other bids were considered by
the trustees. A large mum Der
of preachers will be present from
York, Carlisle, harrisburg, Al.
toona and other points. Miss L..
A. Forney of Harrisburg will be
present to conduct the Children S
service. Persons having perma.
nent tents are required to notify
the trustees at least 30 days be
fore the camp begins if they wish
to occupy their tents. All per-
manent tenters will be charged a
frontage ST 81 this year. Per
sons desiring tents or lodging
should address the trustees, Rev.
L S. Sollenberger, Selea, Pa /;
aod Rev. f. w. Mcclure, Saxton,
Pa. The trustees reserve the
right to reject all applications
that may not be IN the best in.
terest of the camp. Those de-
sirlng tents should apply early.
This camp ground is the proper.
ty of the East Pa. Eldershlp of
the churche, of God and the
trustees are appointed by that
body.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-06-11
WHAT LOCAL OPTION REALLY is.
Local Option Seems To Be Misuuder-
stood BY A Very Large Percent
age of People.

Local option is just what these
two words mean, an option on
that which is local. Local option
is an expression of public opinion
on interests that are purely local
in their nature and influence.
Local optioa is a legal, deliber-
ate and unified declaration of
judgment, as to what will and
what Will not conserve the gener-
al good of a town, or city, or
county. Local option expresses
approval or dlsapproval of the
sale of any or all intoxicants, and
is now used IN this restricted
sense.
1t is safe, because 1t secures
that, for which 1t asks, only on
principles of equity, and a con.
slderation of the rights of others
Local option coerces no one.
1t interferes with no mans prl
vate judgment, nor with any re.
hglous or political preferences.
1t is just, because it accords to
its opponents all the privileges it
claims for it's advocates. Local
option never violates either social
or ethical conditions.
Local option is dlstlnctively
American in conception and prac
tlce, because 1t acknowledges not
only the proprlety, but the abso.
lutte necessity of the majority
ruling. 1t is minimizer of
crime, and an ecouomizer of taxes
and pubnc moneys. 1t lifts bur
dens aud sins, placed on com
munities and individuals by the
liquor traffic.
One OF the strongest arguments
in favor of local option is that
wherever it has once been tried,
and its economic blessings been
enjoyed, 1t remains as a perman.
elt benedictlon to that commun-
ity, unless removed by dishonest
and unfair means.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-06-11
MARY Said Nothing. .

Justice Brewer of the United
States Supreme Court is said tc
be the author of this story. A
witness testified in a certain case
that a person named Mary was
present when a particular con-
versation took place, and the
question was asked, "What did
Mary sayY" This was objected TO,
and after some discussion the
Judge ruled out the question. An
exception to this decision was
immediately taken, and on appeal
the higher court eversed the
verdict and ordered a new trial
on the ground that the question
should have been answered At
the second trial the same inqni"y
was propounded aud elected the
information that MARY said
nothing"