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Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
GRANITE TO Be USED FOR
SMYRNA MACADAM STREET
CHAIRMAN ROBINSON RECON-
MENDS 1T AS THE BEST
Counci! Holds Spicy Meeting on Fri
day Evening May Purchase a
Six Ton Steam Roller

Smyrna Town Council held an in
teresting session last Friday evening
when a lengthy discussion was had
on the building of macadam streets.
John w. Watkins of the Charles War
ner Company of Wilmington was pre-
sent and gave Council the benefit of
his knowledge in road building.
Chairman James C. Robinson of the
Street Committee who with President
81. Reynolds of Smyrna Town Council
had been on a trip to Snow Hill, Nd.
gave lengthy report of their visit
and cOntended that the only difference
between their macadam streets and
ours was that the roads of Snow Hill
were heavily rolled and were more
solid and compact. From what he
could learn he was satisfied that
granite was much more preferable
for road building than limestone, and
in view of this fact he recommended
that the Council when it shall pur-
chase the next lot of stone, it shall
be granite. He was we'll pleased
with the roads in Worcester County,
but said there was hardly a compari-
son as to road test since the macadam
street of Smyrna was driven over five
or ten times as much as the roads down
there. The objection to lime
stone was that it pulverized too
quickly and blew away. Granite,
when properly rolled, made a much
better and harde surface. In fact
the roads within own limits, and the
roads mostly use in Snow Hill were
of granite. Tho limestone roads
were outside of town limits. In the
matter of a steam roller, Mr. Watins
stated that he thought the Council
could purchase a six ton roller from
a party in fredericksburg; that it was
a second hand roller in good condition,
and if the town can purchase it they
could save considerable money over
the price of a new one. Mr.. Watkins
agreed to look into the matter and
report to the Street Committee. 1t
was practically decided to go ahead
with the square on Commerce Street,
between the -Four Corners" and the
Rectory" with the stone already in
hand.
Street Sprinkler to be Put in Service
On motion of Councilman John P.
Hudson, the street sprinkler was or
dered in service at the direction of
the Street Committee. 1t is hardly
probable that the sprinkler will be in
systemtic service until later in the
spring but whenever needed the
Street Committee are to see that ser
vice is given. Policeman Turner is
doing the work until the Committee
can let out a contract for the summer
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
BRILLIANT LEAP YEAR DANCE
Young Ladies Give the Social Event of
the Easter Season at the Club House
on Friday Evening of Last Week.

The young ladies' of Smyrna did
themselves proud on Friday evening
by giving one of the best leap wear
dances IN the history of Smyrna. The
affair which had been talked over and
planned for many weeks, was the so =
cial event of the Easter season. and
eliminated on an evening which for
weather conditions was charming in
every particular. The Club House.
where the dance was given was beau
tltully decorated, the stage being liter
ally canopied with streamers of red.
white and blue bunting, and tall palms
and potted plants. Elliott's Orches-
ira OF Wilmington, five pieces, was
hidden behind these decorations and
throughout the evening discoursed fine
music. Much enthusiasm was mani
tested over the "moon waltzes" and
the ''barn Dances. " In the former
a big round moon was improvised by
the aid Of painting of a moon, a
cheese box, and an electric light, and
at the appointed waltz, all the lights
went out save the moon which cast its
"silvery sheen" Ger the dancers.
In the may whirl, were seen many
beautiful and handsome gowns. Sand
wiches and coffee were served during
intermission. The patrons of the
dance were: Messrs. w. G. Hill,
John P. LeFevre, William B. Me
gear, Hervey P. Hall, J. Harvey
Speakman, Herman P. Hazel, Benton
N. Weldon, and Augustus E. Jardine.
The Committee, upon whom the sue
cess of the dance was largely respon-
sible, were: Misses Marjorie Willogh-
by JOsephs, Mary Denney Hazel, Ag-
nes Hudson Carrow, and Lillian Mat
son Speakman. The dance lasted from
nine to two-thirty. Those present
were:
=, smy,rna-Mr and Mrs. Hervey P. Hall, Mr. and
Mrs. W. G. HILL Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Jardine Mr.
and Mrs. Benton n. Weldon Mr.. and Mrs John
LeFeVre, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Speakman
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Megear Mrs Howard Josephs,
Nettie Tschudy. Mary D. Hazel. Agnes H. Carrow,
Lillian NJ. Speakman, Fannie Wilds May Leath-
erS, Emily Middleton, Julia Hmm, Helen Ring
gold, Edith Start, Ida GodsbOrough: Clarence b.
Raymond, Cummins +. speakman, r. d. HOf-
tecker, Dt. A. Lee Clifton. Howard r. Jones, {. H.
LeFevTe, f. p Collins Ayers Stockly, John s.
anthony, Maynard Griffith, Walter Josephs,
Harry Rawley.
Philadel Dhia-Lieut and Mrs II. D. Booie
Mrs. Lillian Cloak, Mr.. and Mrs J. Harry HURT,
Mr.. WathTup. Miss Brickle
WlmingtOn-NIiss Lillian Robelen Miss Mary
Taylor, Frank f. Williams, Charles Williams.
Fort Porter, n. H.-Lieut and Mrs. Ursa NJ.
Diller
Elkton- Frazier, Charles Blake.
BaltimOie-MiSs Dorsey, Mr. Hatch
Charleston S. Capt George Jarvis
Dover-MiSs Lydia Watson, Miss Mary Fisher,
Miss Minnie Bice, Miss LOuSie Cole, Donald Cloak
Hayes Wilson and Heisler Harrington.
Milford--Miss Elizabeth Short
SeatOrd-Nliss Hattie Greenabaum
KirkwOOd-Richard T. Cam.
WyOming-BrOOks Jackson.
Newark Norris Wright
CheSteTtOwn-Mr.M Maslin.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
j. r. MOTT MUST PAY THE BILL
Verdict in Favor of W. A. FAIRIES &
Son Undertakers For SlO8.O6

At Kent County Court last Thurs
day verdict was rendered against
J. R. Mott of Woodland Beach for
$1O8. O6 in favor of w. A. FAIRIES &
Son, undertakers, for amount of bill
and interest which the latter alleged
that Mott owed them for directing
the funeral of Harry Campbell who
died two years ago. Messrs. FAIRIES
& Son produced a book account but
Mott claimed that he was not respon-
sible for the bill that he simply gave
the order as an accommodation for
the family of the deceased. The
undertakers substantiated their claim
by producing the only witness to the
conversation, H. B. Grieves, who
testified that Mott had given the
order authoritatively. The jury was
only out short time and rendered a
verdict as above stated.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
INCREASE SMYRNA AHEPTASOPH'S

j. n. Primrose to Enter Upon a Siren
uous Campaign For Smyrna Conclave
Deputy Supreme Organizer ]. H.
Primrose at the instance of Smyrna
COnclave No. 45, of Smyrna has decided
on plan for the addition of fifty or
one hundred more members to the
order. The plans were talked over
at recent meeting after which the
order repaired to Stevenson's ice
cream parlors for a refreshing repast.
Mr.. Primrose will enter upon his
campaign in Smyrna as soon as he is
through down the state.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
NEW CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED.
Mrs. w. B. Megear President of Cen
turY Club For Ensuing Year.

Mrs. w. B. Megear President of Cen
turY Club For Ensuing Year.
The annual election of officers took
place at the Twentieth Century Club
on Friday last, April "a, and the
following officers were elected: {:
president, Mrs. w. B. Megear; first
vice president, Mrs. Elva McCaus-
land; second vice president, Miss
Eunice Anthony; recording secretary,
Mrs. John P. LeFevre; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Harry c.
Tschudy; treasurer, Mrs. w. T.
Dunn; Chairman of Committees
program, Mrs. John P. Hudson; !;
education, Mrs. ]. H. Speakman !;
history, Mrs. H. P. Hall; literature,
Miss Cora Tschudy; music, Miss
Esther Megear; home science, Mrs.
w. F. P. Jacobs; art and drama,
Miss Edith Collins; philanthropy,
Mrs. E. r. Sipple; club hostess,
Miss Bertha Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
MUSIC AT SMYRNA GRANGE.
Thomas Start and a Quartette of Sing
ers Assist in Saturdays Program.

Thomas Start and Quartette of Sing
ers Assist in Saturdays Program.
At meeting of Smyrna Grange
P. Of H. No. 2, on Saturday evening,
a rare treat was enjoyed by those
present. After a short business
session, a fine program arranged by
Miss Mary Reed was given. Follow
ing this, refreshments were served
and the rest of the evening was spent
in social intercourse. The following
was the program given: recitation,
Mrs. Nj. V. Ford; solo, John A.
Latta; reading, Mrs. B. F. Richards;
recitation, M. V. Ford; solo, Lewis
M. Price; recitation, Edward Helm
old; quartette, Prof. Pontz, w. T.
Massey, L. NJ. Price, T. S. Start
Mrs L. M. Price accompanist;
recitation, Mrs. John Lockerman;
recitation, Miss Cary; solo, Thomas
S. Start; recitation, Edward M.
Heinold; selection by quartette.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
KENT COUNTY COURT CLOSES.
Expense Account the Smallest in Years
Druggist Liquor Licenses.


The April term of Kent County
Court has closed after one of the
shortest sessions on record. The
expense accounts of the Court was
the smallest for years, the Court of
General Sessions expenses amounting
to but $317.28, inclusive of witnesses,
while those of the Superior Court
were but $87. O6, a total of S4O4. 81.
A license to sell liquor for medical
and sacramental purposes" only, was
granted to Harry Vane a druggist of
Dover. The question had arisen as
to the rights of even druggists to sell
intoxicating liquors in Kent County
under prohibition and the granting
of the Vane license established the
precedent, which will be followed in
the future in such applications. The
Court held that the Local Option law
does not repeal the druggist law for
the sale of intoxicating liquors for
medical and sacramentaI purposes
only.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
BETTER WATERWAY COMMERCE
Congress Helping Delaware Legislature
to Improve States Waterway System
Smyrna First to be Benefited.


to Improve States Waterway system
Smyroa First to be Benefited.
More petitions for better deem
water commerce are being circulated
through lower Delaware and there is
q probability that the campaign will
continue up to the meeting of next
Congress. The movement is not
only facilitated by the success of Sen
ator Richardson in obtaining funds
for st. Jones and Murderkill shoaljnp
removals from the emergency fund.
and the probability that the War De
partment will consider favorably the
opening Of Little River to navigation.
but because a movement for the i'm
provement of other Delaware water
ways which has been in progress for
several years, has met with official
favor. This latter is made apparent
10y the report of the Board of Officers
OF the War Department. recently
made public, which approves the
projects for the Improvement. by
Strengthening and deepening the
Smyrna river; and the construction Of
the Lewes inland waterway. The
Delaware Legislature has already
taken action and having passed bill
at the earnest solicitation Of Repre-
sentative William H. Baggs. recently
deceased. to condemn all the land in
the way Of Strengthening Of tie tcrtu-
Gus Smyrna River, leading from
Smyrna Landing to the Bay. This
project. together with the Lewes in
land waterway project, will go before
Congress fully recommended bv the
War Department. The canal project
is costly undertaking as it will cost
about 1885, 900, but it is contended it
will open up wide area of peninsula
farming land and prove an additional
inland water course down through the
country where vessels which are not
OF the seagoing strength and build.
may successfully ply their commerce.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
ODD FELLOWS HEAR DISCOURSE
Rev. Arthur Richards breaches an Able
Sermon to The Order on Sunday

Sermon to The Order on Sunday
Morning Star Lodge No. 6, l. o.
o. F. of this town turned out 35
strong at the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday morning to hear the special
sermon preached to the order on
The Three Links of Odd Fellow
ship. " The sermon has been COM
mented upon as being one of the
ablest and best ever preached to the
order. Rev. Richards had three texts
applying separately to friendship,
love and truth" and from these three
links he brought out the principles of
the order in an interesting and
attractive manner. The choir repeated
their Easter music of the Sunday
previous and altogether Ait was a
memorial service.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
sERENADERs MONDAY NIGHT.

Thomas S. Start Revives Memories of
Long Ago by Getting the Singers Out
Thomas S. Start who has been
visiting among his relatives and
friends ic Smyrna, induced some of
his old crowd of singers out Monday
night for a tour of open-air seTes
nades. There was a ouintette of
them; Walter T. Massey, L. M.
Price, Thomas S. Start, Townsend
Jefferson. They revived memories
Of Happy Golden Years, " when sere-
nading around and about Smyrna was
a favorite pastime. The quintette
with w. 7. Massey's guitar for ac-
compartment made a visit on several
streets and gave of their sweet music
to the delight of everybody. They
We're, however, prevented from com
pleting their tour of engagement"
on account of rain and went to the
home Of L. NJ. Price, where they
spent the rest of the evening.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
FORTUNATE MIDDLETOWN MAN

Residence of Gray Taylor Escaped
the Chelsea Fire Recently.
Gray Taylor, formerly of Middle
town, this State, was one of the most
fortunate residents of Chelsea, Mass,
during the recent fire there. Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor had just furnished
home in Chelsea, which they occu-
pied three days before the fire. The
PLACE came dangerously near the house
Pnd it was thought several times that
n would be destroyed, but it escaped,
peing one of the three houses in that
section which were not burned
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
Juvenile Dance on Saturday Evening

The Juvenile class, under the able
direction of Miss Smith gave their
closing dance on Saturday evening
and more attractive event has not
been witnessed in Smyrna for some
time. The balcony was packed to
overhowing and those who could not
get seats inside were obliged to stand
up in the vestibule. Norris Orches-
ira of three pieces furnished music
and the little folks went through the
various dances and figures in manner
that reflected much credit not only
upon themselves but Miss Smith who
has labored with them through the
long winter months. Refreshments
were served at a reasonable hour.
Those present were: Dorothy Eckert
and Isabelle Stott of Dover; Earl
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
CLOSING OF DANCING CLASSES
Miss Lottie Smith Gives Two Splendid
Affairs to Adults And Children

Miss LOttie Smith, who during the
winter has been instructing two
classes at the Century Club, in the
art of dancing, brought her successful
season to a close last week by giving
two dances that were happy and en-
joyable events. The older class had
their dance on Thursday night and
was brilliant closing event. The
stage was beautifully decorated with
evergreens and flowers. Norris
Orchestra of six pieces rendered
excellent music and until the wee
hours of the morning the light fan
tastic was tipped to the pleasure of
a jolly and enthusiastic gathering.
Refreshments Of sandwiches and coffee
were served at IL o'clock. Those
present were:
Miss Belle Winthrup, of Wilmington; Miss
Hylie BOlden, of CeciltOn: Miss LOttie Smith Miss
Bessie DOughten, Miss Margaret Rheims, Miss
Anna Rheims, Miss Emma MiddetOwn, Miss
Nellie Anderson. Miss Ida GOldsbOrOugh Miss
Lily Wright, Miss Eta Jones, Miss Jennie Wheat
man, Miss Mira George. Miss Eta George, Miss
Beulah Ford, Miss Sallie GOldsborOugh Miss
Ethel Grieves. Miss Ella LOmer, Miss Lola Harris
Miss Lenah Munsey. Mis- Hartman, Miss Harris
Miss Dempsey, Miss Wick Mrs Keith Mrs Wick
Mrs. Pryor, Mrs. Price. Mrs. Lyman. Mrs. Bad
ley. Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt, Thomas Jones, Harry
Rawley, Howard Shuster, Davis Turner. II 4rry
Palmer George Turner. George Price, William
Grant John Vaughn, Clarence Gears, Joseph
Robinson, William Robinson, Franklin Middle
ton, Stanley Kirby. Frank Burrows James Moore,
Harry Blent, Fred Goldsborough, Davis Bell,
George Boehmler Earl Keith, Hall Stevens. John
ANTHONY Jerry Prior William Garner, Mr.. Tay-
lor, Mr. Lohand Mr.. Hillard, William Blent.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Storm Sewer Construction.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the city clerk Of Chickasha, Oklahoma,
until 2.SO o'clock p. M. Thursday, Oct.
|, 1908, for furnishing material, tools
and labor to complete the construction
Of main storm sewers for the city Of
Chickasha, Oklahoma In accordance
with plans and specifications on file
at the office of the city clerk and city
engineer, Chickasha, Oklahoma, ap-
, proximate amount Of work to be done
consists Of the following:
$40 lineal feet of 36-inch one-ring
brick Or 4inch concrete pipe.
1915 lineal feet of 42inch two-ring
brick or 4-inch concrete pipe.
1870 lineal feet vitrified sewer pipe,
10 inches.
16 manholes complete
2 catch basins complete.
10000 cubic yards excess back fill
in open ditch.
Trench cuttings 3 to Is feet, sand and
clay, no rock
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check or cashiers check
on local bank of per cent of the
amount Of the bid
Bond satisfactory TO the city eoun-
ell in amount and sureties will be re-
quired Of the successful bidder.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Payment viii be in cash on monthly
estimates Bids. must be sealed and
addressed TO the city clerk Chickasha
Oklahoma, and indorsed on the outside
Of envelope Proposal for Construc.
don Of Storm Sewer
Joe DeWs,
9-16-l0t City Clerk
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16
FOR SALE

L94 Special barkain. 24O acres, a
fine farm for $85 per acre.
527 2oOx14O feet. A nice home
$1,000
5l3 Lots SO feet 'front.' Askew adj
dition, $3.50 each.
529. 5Ox165 feet. A choice home in
south part Of town, $500.
L95. 14o acres, well improved, $4,-
500.
51S. so feet, southwest corner, well
improved, rents for $50 per month,
$2,5OO.
522 90 feet front, Askew addition,
for $3.50.
LS7. 10 acres, well improved, set
in fruits Of all kinds, will bear next
year, $1,000.
The above are some of the best
bargains we have in farm and city
property. We invite you 10 call and
see us in regard to same.
GOOD & co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16

Grapes, berries, roses, hedge plants
ornamental trees and vines, and, in
fact, general nursery stock. Would you
buy any Of this, for fall delivery, II
you knew you were getting reliable
stock, from growers direct, at prices
never before made in Oklahoma?
We grew this stock, we have moved
to Chickasha and are going 70 move
stock somewhere. You won't pay
agents. commissions or freight. we
win deliver anything you want any
place you say. any day after Nov. /.
We set them, too, if you like, and
guarantee both work and stock. We
are new with chickasha, but hope to
be old likewise with it."
Investigate, please; call, phone or
write. No trouble to answer ques-
tions.
TURNER &KILLlNeER.
Phone s9s. Office 224ll chickasha.
9-14-9tD&2tW
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16
A soPoRlElc CAMPAIGN.

Hopelessly outnumbered, the Repub
licans of Oklahoma are attempting tc
conduct campaign this fall that will
put the Democrats to sleep Through
out The southern portion Of the state
where the Democratic vote is heaviest
the Republicans have let practically
every office 30 by default, even to that
Of congressman from the Fifth dis
srict. This is not altogether apathy
on the part Of the Republicans, but
comes largely from a we'll defined po-
litical plot The Republicans hope
that by leaving the Democratic local
candidates in these heavy Democratic
sections without opposition, that they
can keep hundreds OF the Democrats
from going to the polls. With this
accomplished, and a vigorous cam
paign in the northern section of Okla
homa, where the strength of the two
parties are more evenly divided, they
hope to greatly reduce the Democratic
majority.
The Democrats of Southern okla
homa should not forget that the is
sue of this campaign is the most i'm
portant one that ever confronted the
American people. It's "a question of
not only electing that greatest living
American William J. Bryan, but it's a
question of whether an aroused and
informed American public can bring
the national government back to the
hands of the people from the control
of the trusts and predatory interests.
The election Of Bryan may depend
upon the electoral vote of Oklahoma.
Only the failure Of the good Demo-
Gratis Of Oklahoma to 90 to the polls
could make 1t even possible for our
electoral votes to be cast for any other
candidate
Loyal Democrats Of Oklahoma don't
be put to sleep by Republican
soporific. Let the southern half Of
Oklahoma roll up such a majority for
the Democratic ticket as will forever
put at rest the idea that our intelli-
gent citizens can be bamboozled by a
political trick.-Democratic Press Bu-
reau
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16
E Sprained Ankle.

As usually treated, a sprained ankle
viii disable the injured person for a
month or more, but by applying Cham
berlain's Liniment and observing the
directions with each bottle faithfully,
a cure may, in most cases, be effected
in less than one weeks time. This
liniment is most remarkable prepar-
alton; try for a sprain or bruise,
or when laid up with chronic or mus
cular rheumatism, and you are certain
to be delighted with the prompt relief
which it affords. For sale by all drug
gists. D&W
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16

The word from all sides that
fruit trees trees for comfort and profit
The report from the nursemen that shrubbey
being CONTRACTED
There is nobility in trees in shubbey
grass and flowers which reflect lasting the child
intimate association
The head Of the family his children chdren
make without shade is a camp on the
prairie
The ndolent negligent pride nor
fort into his home and its surroundings
how much he loves his nehbor time
charity.
SET TREEsl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16
DON'T BE DECEIVED.

Knowing that William Jennings
Bryan is dearer to the hearts Of the
people Of Oklahoma than any other
living American, and that Tafts fool
ish opposition to the Oklahoma consti-
tuition has made him obnoxious to
many Oklahoma Republicans, the man
ayers Of the state campaign Of that
party are trying to hide the real Isl
sue and district public attention from
the presidential campaign by flood
Of malicious canards attacking the
Democratic state administration, and
every prominent member Of it. The
honest Democrats Of Oklahoma must
not lose sight Of the fact that this fall
the first opportunity is given them to
repay Mr. Bryan in par for his mag
nificent friendship and assistance to
Oklahoma in her struggle for state
hood. There is but one issue in the
present campaign, and that is the cleo
tion of a president of the United
tSates. Oklahoma is Democratic, and
for Bryan $4,000 majority but that
won't deliver the electoral vote of
Oklahoma to Bryan unless the Okla
homa Democrats go to the polls.-Dem-
ocratic Press Bureau.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16
PUBLIC sPlRlr NEEDED.

A philosophical man said to US a
few days ago: THE prosperity of a
town is not guarded by the wealth of
its inhabitants but by the uniformity
with which they pull together when
any important undertaking is to be ac-
complished. A man with a thousand
dollars at his command and love for
his town in his heart can do more
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16

Even a staunch Taft organ like the
Washington Post doesn't take a com.
placent view of the situation. The
Post say: "The Republican campaign
does not show signs of victorious prog
ress. There is a plain halt all along
the line For two months there has
been 2 continual display of factional
strife and consequent disintegration
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-16

The Order OF The Eastern Star viii
have a called meeting Friday after
noon at O'Clock An members. espe-
cially the officers, are requested to
be present
Katherine 3. Potter seey