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Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
LeFEVRES TO LEAVE SMYRNA
Appointment of John P. LeFevre as
Deputy Prothonotary Makes Change
Purchased a Home in Dover


John P. LeFevre, has been ap-
pointed Deputy Prothonotary of Kent
County to assist his brother, Pro-
thonotary- y-eIect Charles Howell Le-
Fevre. The appointment necessitates
one of the officials to be at the office
all the time and since Charles Howell
LeFevre will be obliged to spend his
evenings in Smyrna to look after his
clients, John P. LeFevre has decided
to take mp permanent residence in Do
yer. With this in view he has purchas-
ed the Martin Property on State Street
Dover, near "The Green and will
move there the first of January. His
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Le-
Fevre will also make their home with
John and his wife Mr.. w. D. Lee
Fevre will attend to filling orders
for their stair carpet fasteners and
other patents at which they have,
built up large trade. The removal
of the LeFevres is much regretted by
their Smyrna friends. They are an
estimable family and valuable as
workers in the Presbyterian Church as
well as citizens and they will go with
the best wishes that their labors in
Dover may be attended with abund-
ant success. The Tschudy property
which they .vacate on South Street
will be occupied next year by Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon L. Phillips.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
RECITAL AT FRIENDSHIP
Given at the Church Thanksgiving Un-
der Auspices of Victory W. C. 7. U.

Given at the Church Thanksgiving Un-
der Auspices of Victory W. C. 7. U.
ThOroughfare Neck, November 80:
A Recital was given by Miss Mar
gurite w. Wells an impersonator of
Wilmington, Thanksgiving evening
at Friendship Church in Thorough
fare Neck. Miss Wells displayed
much skill and talent and her recitals
were appreciated by large audience.
Miss Well is a graduate of Shoe
makers College of Philadelphia.
This is the oldest college of elocution
and oratory in America. She also has
the honor of being the youngest
graduate from that institution.
Quite a large audience assembled
with the supposition of hearing
something on the order of a dry
temperance lecture as they are so Of
ten called, but when the young lady
appeared on the platform she had her
audience spellbound with her master
pieces from pathos to humor. She
also gave a few vocal selections
interspersCd with music by the
orchestra, home talent. The church
was tastily decorated with potted
plants and white ribbon.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
SMYRNA'S OLDEST CITIZEN DEAD
Samuel B. Bender Aged 81, Father of
Mrs. John B. Webb Passes Away.

Samuel B. Bender Aged 81, Father of
Mrs. John B. Webb Passes Away.
Samuel B. Bender, aged 81 years,
probably the oldest resident of this
vicinity, died at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. John B. Webb, Fri
day after a lingering illness. De-
ceased had been making his home
there for some time. Early in life he
was a farmer and lived in New Jer-
sey and Port Penn, Delaware and was
active until failing health forced him
tore linquish his duties. His wife
died some twenty years ago. He is
survived by seven children as follows :
Mrs. John B. Webb, Smyrna, Mrs.
Frank Rash, near Smyrna, Mrs. AL
bert Morrison, Mrs. Nathaniel Pratt,
Philadelphia; Mrs. James Fulton,
Newark, Albert Bender, Port Penn
and John Bender of Middletown.
Besides these there are grand
children, great grand children and
great great grand children to the
number of over $50. Funeral SER
vices took place Monday morning at
II o'clock and the remains were
taken to Hickory Grove Cemetery,
near St. Georges for interment.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
PEACH ORCHARDS DlVEsTED
Growers Pulling Them up and Using
Ground for Staple Crops.

Cheswold, November3O. - Many acres
of peach orchards are being divested
in this section this fine fall weather.
1t really looks as if the peach grow
ing industry has had it's day and is a
thing of the past because of the
work, expense and uncertainty af-
ter combating against scale, yellows
and a dozen other diseases under
different names. Men who have
stood first and foremost as success
full peach growers in the past of
whom John Heitshu and D. C.
Bailey we might name are losing
faith in the peach. Mr.. Heitshu
who has three good farm in this
vicinity is quoted as having said:
"I am done working with peaches. :"
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
COUNCIL HOLDS SHORT SESSION
Hears Few Reports, Allows Several
Bills and Adjourns at Early Hour.

DlllS ahC AuJournS at Early Hour.
Smyrna Town Council held its re-
gular meeting Friday evening with
all present except John C. Stockly
and James Roberts. Little or no
business was transacted. H. B.
Grieves reported the smoke stack
had arrived and Town Hauler Turner
was directed to move it from the
Railroad siding to the Plant. James
c. Robinson reported that he had re
paired the mouth of the sewer in the
creek and that the job should last for
many years. He also reported that
Plumber Long had furnished an esti-
mate Of the cost of running a sewer
to DR. Ryan's Veterinary Hospital
and the matter was left with the
committee to make terms with DIR.
Ryan. Council adjourned after
allowing bills to the amount of
1896. 73. One was bill of 81. so for
Officer Cummins for killing 10 dogs
which would indicate he was still on
"the war path
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
GEORGE CARTER BUYES A FARMS

Former Smyrnian, Now of the New
York Press Buys a Farm.
George Carter, of Flushing, Long
Island, who is associated with The
New York Press, has purchased Of
Joseph w. Lightcap, of this town,
his farm of 113 acres near the Alley
School House and will make of il an
up-to-date grape vinyard and fruit
farm. The deal was made through
the agency of Realestate Broker H.
D. Boyer. Mr.. Carter gets possess
ion of the farm next March. MI.
Carter is a brother of the late
Joseph E. Carter a we'll known
grape culturist.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
W. r. keith BUYS PROPERTY.
Purchases of William FAIRIES the Prop
crtY Occupied by The Smyrna Call

Walter F. Keith, our well-known
confectioner who for a number of
years has occupied the Reynolds pro-
perty at the corner of Commerce and
Market streets has purchased of Will
liam FAIRIES the property now ten
anted by the Delaware Call which is
a few doors above in the next square.
Mr.. Keith will improve the property
to suit an up-to-date Ice Cream
Salon and Confectionery store, using
the first floor as his business place
and the second floor as his residence.
He will get possession of the prop
erty March the first next.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
CHRISTMAS. NIGHT RECITAL

Miss Gay ZenoIa McClaran to Present
''The Sign of the Cross"
The Smyrna Library Association
will give an entertainment in the
Opera House Christmas night to raise
funds for the maintenance and con-
tinuance of the Library. For that
night they have secured Miss Gay
Zenola McClaran who will impersonate
the characters in "The Sign of the
Cross" Fuller details will be given
later. Miss McClaran's appearance
an last Thanksgiving night is a suffi-
cient guarantee that she will be
heartily welcomed by good audience
Xmas night.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
RUST'S LUMBERYARD REMOVED

Esley M. Rust Changed His Locator to
the Lot Adjoining Smyrna Creamery
Esley M. Rust. who recently pur--
chased the lumberyard business of
John p. Hudson is moving to new
and more convenient quarters. His
lumberyard will be in the lot on Del
aware street adjoining the Smyrna
Creamery. He is now completing a
large lumber shed and has erected
private office at the entrance to the
yard. The location, Mr.. Rust
thinks, will be much better in every
way than the Hudson Yard and
in point of accommodation he intends
giving his patrons the best that can
be found in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY

Sermons to Have Reference to the
Special Meeting to Begin in January.
From now on to the first of the
year all the services will have special
reference to the special meetings
which will begin with the New Year.
Sabbath morning the subject will be
"The Golden Chain," and in the
evening "The Great Price. All
Christian people are asked to unite
in earnest prayer for these services
that they may be blessing to the
churches and the community.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
MRS. LEWIS SELLS PROPERTY

Mrs. w. M. Lewis Sells Her Home to
John Buttery of Ripley N. Y.
Mrs. William M. Lewis has sold
her property at the corner of Mt.
Vernon and Union Streets, which
has been the family home for many
years but during the past year has
been occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. YER
non Phillips, to John Buttery, of
Ripley, N. Y. The latter sometime
ago purchased the j. Harvey Speak
man farm near town and will make
his home in Smyrnarthat he may be
near the farm. He gets possession
Match /.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
FOOTBALL AND RECITAL
MARK THANKSGIVING DAY
DAY PASSED OFF QUIETLY BUT
VERY ENJOYABLY IN SMYRNA
Smyrna Defeats Middletown at Foot
ball az to o. Recital at Century
Clubhouse a Delightful Occasion

Clubhouse a Delightful Occasion
Thanksgiving Day passed off
quietly in Smyrna. The weather
was as mild as a spring day and it
proved day Iof outing for nearly
everybody. There was the usual
home coming of former Smyrnians
with its family gatherings and din
ners. Those of a sportive mind
hied themelves- off early in the day
for a cunning trip. In the afternoon
about 300 spectators congregated on
the athletic grounds of the Smyrna
High School to watch a game of foot
ball played between Smyrna and Mid
dletown. The result was that Mid
dletown fell easy before the strong
Smyrna team to the score of AZ to 0.
At no time was Middletown in
Smyrna's territory and the game was
one-sided from beginning to end.
Some brilliant plays were exhibited
by Irving Walls and the Taylor
brothers. Fifteen minute halves
were played. Roy Voss was Captain
of the Smyrna eleven and Robert
Woolford was Captain of the Middle
town team Frank Walker was re-
feree. Davis Bell was umpire and
John S. Anthony and John P. Le-
Fevre were time keepers. Next
Saturday Smyrna will play Dover on
the High School Field, the game to
start promptly at 80 O. clock.
Splendid Recital at Clubhouse.
Thursday evening the members and
friends of the Twentieth Century
Club of Smyrna were given rare
treat when Miss Gay Zenola Nc
Claran of the Star Lyceum Bureau,
New York. presented the three act
comedy drama 'The Music Master
at the Clubhouse which was open fol
the first time for a public enter.
tainment. Miss McClaran's imper.
sonations of the different characters
of the play were powerful and real.
istic. The work being we'll organ
lied in the readers mind, was pre-.
sented clearly and without hesitation
showing rare skill in her rapic
changes from one character to an.
other. 1.-THE Music Master is es
sentially drama of heart interes
and while likely to win many laughs
it is absolutely sure of the tribute 0.
falling tears. People my be seer
coming from performance of the
play with happy smiles which bell,
their red and watery eyes, and shov
plainly that they have seen a drami
which struck deep into their hearts
Miss McClaran presented Is charac
ters of the play with unusua
power, but her impersonation of Da
vid Warfield, who became famous il
this play, was so realistic that thos
having seen the original could no
but believe that ''grand old man
before them. A feature of the recita
was the use for the first time of tn
new stage scenery, a library scene
which made a beautiful setting t
the stage. Norris orchestra O
three pieces furnished music.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
MRS. WATERS SELLS FARM.

Farm of 10 Acres Situated Near
Smyrna Sold to Harry Holt.
Realestate Broker Samuel J.
Reynolds, has bought of Mrs. Will
liam F.. Waters of Smyrna, her
farm of ITO acres situated at the town
limits on the road to Smyrna Land
ing, for Harry Holt, of Massey, Md,
for SIT, 900. Gilbert Pratt of the
Price farm who is a son-in-law
of Mr.. Holt will move on it March
the first succeeding Herbert Davis.
The farm is one of the most valu-
able sold in this vicinity in recent
years.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02
W. o. HoFFEcKER TO SPEAK.
Will Give Impressions of His Recent
Trip to Topeka, Kansas, Tonight.

Trip to Topeka, Kansas, Io-nlght.
Under the combined auspices of
the Womans Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies of Asbury M. E.
Church and at their request, the
Hon. w. o. Hoffecker will give an
address Wednesday evening on the
work of the Home Missionary Society
of the NJ. E. Church. The address
will have special reference to the re-
cent meeting of the General Com
mittee of Home Missions and Church
Extension held in Topeka, Kan.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-02

CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23
II ganard.

During the past week the press
announced the fact that an attempt
was made to assassinate Major
Nc Claughry, of Fort Leavenworth.
It was said that a bomb was hurled
at him while he was riding along
one of the principal streets, that it
hit the front wheel of the carriage
and exploded with such force as to
be heard all over the city, stunning
the major and his son who we're
the sole occupants in the carriage.
Later it was learned that the sup
posed bomb was nothing but a
small railroad torpedo, and that
absolutely no damage was done.
The reporter who sent the story OF
the explosion" must have been in
pretty bad condition; or else his
informant, ''the man on the spot
must have been seeing things
double to spread abroad such an
exaggeration.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Perhaps the busiest man in the
state at the present time is Warden
Wolfer. He not only has between
thirteen and fourteen million
pounds of Irvine to dispose of by
mail orders, thus entailing a heavy
correspondence, and the keeping
of good order among family OF
about 665 young "bronchos" whose
temper is not of the sweetest, but
has now been given the manage
ment of the grading at the site for
the new prison. A large crew OF
men will be put to work under the
supervision of foreman. Sheds
have been erected, and the men
will be housed and fed on the
grounds. A grading outfit has
been purchased and the site will
be put in 6rst-class shape so as to
be prepared for the erection of the
remaining buildings.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

be expounded easily but to put in
to practical effect is-anothef
thing.
The following paper seemed
adaptable as a sequel to the FORE
going paper, insofar that it indis-
putably proved how fanoiful is the
idea of equality. The authors pa
per was replete with points "kind-
er familiar" to the circle, and
therefore stimulated zeal, interest,
and appreciation of the authors
excellent contribution.
At this point Mr. 9. favored us
with a piano solo which. as usual,
won the circles applause.
"Chinese Obsequies," as the title
suggests, dealt with the features
incident to the closing chapter of
a chink's span of life. According
to statements of the author there
are three features in a Chinaman's
career: birth, marriage, and death.
During the reading of the above
paper Mr.. Coles ushered Miss
Elizabeth Thompson, accompanied
by several ladies into the chapel.
The concluding paper was sur
prise number welcome one.
For several moons we have been
entertained, enlightened, and edu.
Gated, (by the process of time)
thru perusal of Anglicus' writings
but before were we fully convinced
of his profound knowledge of the
European countries. The humor
penetrating observation, and the
harmonious undercurrent of his
logic, together with original con.
illusions, entitle the author tc
more praise than my limited
amount of imaginative qualities
enable me to literally bestow
The program concluded with mus
ical selections rendered on sour
piano. The newly appointed critic
proved ably competent to perform
the critics duty-even tho slightly
handicapped by the new rules
After listening to the sub-critic's
criticism of the critic the circle
adjourned. E. D., Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23
Gbautauqua. Injecting.

The bi-weekly meeting of the
Pierian Circle was held in chapel
hall Sunday, p. m. Roll call
showed one absentee. A new
member, being duly enrolled, was
assigned to class. The appoint
ment of new critic was followed
by an explanation of the new form
of criticism which was introduced
at today's session. After queries
for general information had been
satisfactorily replied to a letter
from Miss Kate F.. Kimball, secre-
tary of the Chautauqua organiza-
ton was read before the circle.
Her cordial congratulations to the
Pierians, praise, and assurance of
interest in the circle will. no doubt,
prove inspiring to the society.
Miss Kimball directed attention
to the material worthy of produc-
ing-in the class books for 1907
1908.
Today program was as follows:
Equality" "A Days Grind in q
Police Court" music. "Chinese
Obsequies," "Some Geographical
Misinformatipn," and piano solos.
The first paper proved to be a
carefully prepared. ably delivered,
and conservative treatise of a rath-
or deep subject. In effect, as the
author showed, equality is princi-
pally q fanciful theory that may
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Those inmates who are receiving
country exchanges from this Office
and who have moved to another
cell, should notify us and we will
make the change. We always try
to accommodate those who wish to
receive their home paper, and if
you do not receive it let us know
and we will rectify the error.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Sinbad was out bright and early
last Friday morning with his prun-
ing knife trimming up the trees
along the prisons principal street.
AS soon as a limb gets three inches
beyond symmetrical form, it is cut
off. The trees look as near alike
as hitching posts, nevertheless, they
are handsome and show the result
of close attention.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23
Binder Cwine.

The demand for Irvine from
Minnesota farmers this year ex-
ceeds all former records. In fact,
the demand is so heavy that it will
not be necessary to dispose of any
Irvine outside of the state. The
stock of finished Irvine in the
several warehouses is practically
exhausted, and what is now being
manufactured is being shipped
almost as rapidly as it reaches the
warehouse. Circular letters are
being sent to customers outside of
the state informing them that it
will be impossible to accommodate
them this year.
The factory is still working three
hours day extra, and the highest
record for a single days work in
the history of the institution was
made one day last week, turning
out IS, 600 pounds of finished ma
terial. Tue average record was
$4,000 pounds. The boys in the
twine factory are certainly going
some.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Flowers are always very much
admired by tho inmates of this
institution, -ahd the flower bed
near the entrance of the dollhouse
has caused many an eye to brighten
as it looked at the beautiful plants
Hastily arranged to make har-
monious blend Of colors. This
flower bed is the finest one in the
yard, and it contains all of the best
plants which the florist was able to
raise.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

The young grapevines which
we're planted at the western end of
the yard two years ago are quite
bushy and are now bearing fruit.
It is likely that the greenhouse
man will be kept busy watching
them when they get ripe, for not
even scarcrow has been put up
to protect them. We also learn
that the night guards are very fond
of this kind of grape, so it is not
expected that they will be on the
vines very:long for exhibition.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23
Prison Population.

During the past week there was
only one arrival and one discharged
on expiration of sentence.
The population of the prison is
665, distributed as follows: First
grade 1876, second grade 173, and
third grade 6.
The last register number is 2466.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

We learn thru the medium of
the Leavenworth Times that the
federal prison will not be COM
pleted until 1923. It will take
two years to build the east wing of
the dollhouse, five years for the
west wing, and about eight years
to complete the administration
building. The delay is due to in
ability to get material. The ad.
ministration building will be an
imposing structure, similar to the
capitol at Washington with q
massive dome in the center.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send The
MIRROR to friends we wish to say that
plying with the following rules: Write
out your own name and register num-
Der and send to this Office with name
and address of person to whom paper Is
to be sent. Each paper must be kept
clean and folded in the same manner as
1t is when you receive it and placed in
your door every Friday night. ALI in.
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Snpt. O'Donald, Of the Mime.
apolis workhouse. and q party of
friends were the guests Of Warden
Wolfer Monday. The party Wis
tied the entire prison while here
under the personal direction of the
Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

According to the daily papers
we see that the price of wheat has
reached $1.21 cents per bushel.
Now if there was a like raise in
wild oats, what a splendid oppor-
tunity it would be for some of us
chaps to unload and gather in q
small fortune.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Perhaps the hottest place in this
institution is in the officers kitch-
en- working over the big range.
It was 30 hot that Joe said he
didn't dare to look at the Their
mometer for fear that it was higher
than he imagined it to be.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

DR.. B. j. Merrill, resident ply
sician at the prison, is away on
his vacation. The doctor accom-
panied the state editorial associa.
ton on it's annual outing, which
includes a journey thru the Cana
dian Northwest.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23
Che Olympic Games.

New records made during the
week at Olympic games are:
100 metre run, 4:O3~ 2-5, Olym-
pic record by M. w. Sheppard,
Irish Athletic club in final and
by N. F. Hallows, United King
dom, in trial heat.
Throwing sixteen-pound ham,
mer, l7O feet j inches, new Olym-
pic record, by John j. Flanagan,
Irish-American Athletic club.
Javelin throw, 17S feet q inch-
es, new worlds record, by Erik
Lemming, Sweden.
Five-mile race, 25:46 1-5, new
worlds record, by John Svanberg.
Ten-mile walk, 1:15: 81 1-5, new
worlds record, by G.. E. Larner,
United Kingdom.
Javelln throw, middle hold, ITO
feet 10a inches, new worlds record,
by Erik Lemming, Sweden.
1O0-kilo bicycle race, 2 hours Al
minutes, by Bartlett, United King
dom.
Olympic scores at end of first
week, according to universal sys-
tenn o. five for firsts, three for
seconds NM Tor thirds, mot includ-
ing bicycle races or swimming).
3,5OO-metre walk, United King
dom, eight; Australia, one.
Three mile team, United States,
8; United Kingdom, five; France.
one.
Throwing javelin, Sweden, five:
Greece, three; Norway, one.
Discus throw, free style, United
States, nine.
| Putting 16-pound shot, United
/
States, six; United Kingdom, three
Throwing javelin, middle hold
Sweden, six; Norway, three.
Ten-mile walk, United Kingdom
nine.
1,5OO-metre run, United States
five; United Kingdom, four.
Throwing 16-pound hammer
United States, eight.
Discus throw, Greek style
United States, eight; Finland, one
Five-mile walk, United King
dom, eight; Sweden, one.
3,2O0-metre steeplechase, United
Kingdom, eight; United States
one.
! Totals-E England, forty five
United States, forty; Sweden
twelve; Norway, four; Greece, three
Canada, Australia, France ant
Finland, one each.
| Monday, July 20.-The Ameri
cans won the 100 metre swimming
race, the standing broad jump, ant
bantam wrestling match. The dis
tance in the standing broad jum]
was 10 feet IL inches.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

Supt. Williams had five big re-
volving fans placed in shop @ dur
ing the past week. The fans help
to keep the balling room cool and
were worth the trouble it took to
put them up.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-23

General Manager Caldwell, of the
Western Shoe Co., was showing a
party of friends about the prison
one day last week.