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Smyrna times., 1909-05-19
HEARTY SUPPORT ASSURED
FDR A FEDERAL BUILDING
DUPONT, RICHARDSON AND
HEALD ENDORSE POSTOFFlCE
Offer Their Hearty Support and Be-
IieVe Bill Will Pass Coming Ses-
sion-Three Sites Proposed.

SiOi HT6e SITeS PrODOSeO.
A Federal Building seems assured
Tor Smyrna. This is the word passed
along since Senator Richardson in.
troduced the bill two weeks ago.
Unless all signs fail Smyrna will get
an appropriation for $40, 900 at the
Forthcoming session of Congress
which convenes in December. The
resolution recently passed by Smvrna
Town Council has been courteouslv
replied to. Secretary H. B. Grieves
/ has received a communication each
from Senators Dupont and Richardson
and Congressman Held. Senator
Dupont assures his hearty endorse
ment and support and being member
OF the Committee on Public BUILDINGS
and Grounds, says he will do everv-
thing in his power to get prompt and
favorable action on it. Congressman
Heald says Smyrna is next in line for
consideration and since all of Della
wares representatives in Congress
are OF this opinion, he sees no reason
why the bill should not pass next
session. Senator Richardson, who
presented the bill two weeks ago that
1t might get an early place on the
calendar. assures the people his
earnest and hearty support. He
believes the bill will pass without
opposition. The text of the bill is
as follows: "Be it enacted by the
Senate and House of Representative
of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, that the Secre-
tary of the Treasury be, and he is
hereby authorized and directed to
purchase or acquire by condemnation
proceedings or otherwise, a site for
and cause to be erected thereon
suitable building, including freproof
vaults, heating and ventilating an
paratus, and approaches, for the use
and accommodation of the United States
postffioce and other government Offices
in the city of Smyrna and the state of
Delaware, the cost of said building.
said vaults, heating and
ventilating apparatus, and approaches.
complete, not to exceed the sum of
forty thousand dollars" 3" The success
OF the movement so far has already
given rise to more or less talk on the
matter of a suitable location and
three places it is understood, have
been suggested or offered. One is at
the corner of Commerce and Market
streets, Qot 104 124 feet including
the properties of Mrs. Samuel ]. Rev
nolds, Samuel Cats, Mrs. ALICE Stew
enson and John E. Phillips-the en-
tire block extending from the corner
Of Market street to Dunn S drug store.
is the lot q2O 100 feet)
occupied by the Smyrna House on
Main street. The third site, the
of Mrs. William H. Carr
(lO8 120 feeD on Market street.
The citizens of Smyrna are becoming
awake to the question and there is a +
wish that the bill will pass
and a site selected without delay.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19
NO DECISION BY CHANCELLOR.
Too Much Engaged in Other Matters to
Consider Wesley Church Case

Consider Wesley Church Case.
Chancellor Nicholson did not render
his decision in the Wesley Church
ownership fight Friday and the matter
is still in allegiance. Without wait
ing for the decision, the Committee
OF one hundred in charge of the Opera
House gospel meetings have decided
to permanently organize in the in
terim. There are Indications that
the settlement of the property dispute
might be delayed for one year.
Therefore, Rev. DR.. Lightbourne.
who was put out of the Conference
but has been conducting the gospel
meetings in the Opera House, has
agreed to come back to Dover. DR..
Lightbourne will take possession of
the Smith property on Division
street near King, large residence
suitable for holding receptions and
cottage prayer meetings. He will
move to Dover this week.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19
COUNTRY FAIR AGAIN THIS YEAR
Ladies of the Century Club Will Give it
July the 2nd, 3rd and 9Th.

At a meeting of the special COM
mittee appointed by the Twentieth
Century Club Corporation, it has been
decided to hold the County Fair"
again this year, the dates selected
being Friday, Saturday and Monday,
July the End, 3rd, and 5th. The Fair
will be carried out on the same elab-
crate scale of last year with an entire
new program and new features. The
ladies have secured the lawn of the
Smyrna High School for the "Fair
Grounds and have begun to talk a
big Fourth of July parade with the
hope that the citizens of Smryna will
awaken to a patriotic sense of duty
and make the occasion rousing event.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
lhomas Lamb Aged Io5 and Probably
the Oldest Citizen in This Part of
the Country Dies Near Smyrna

! '''S FNSCO iOO anu FFODdDA
the Oldest Citizen in This Part of
the Country Dies Near SMYRNA.
Thomas Lamb, probably the oldest
citizen of Delaware, if not the oldest
IN this part of the country, died at
o.45 last night at his farm near town
at the advanced age of about los years.
For one of his years he was unusually
well preserved and even up until last
Thursday, he was able to dress him
self and move about the house. He
suffered but little sickness in his life.
Deceased was born in Ireland at a
town named Navan, twenty-one miles
from Dublin. AS a boy he remembers
distinctly the Battle of Waterloo and
helped to change horses during the
great conflict. He came to the United
States in the early thirties and settled
IN New York state but soon left for
the west and settled at Brookfield.
wisconsin, a town twelve miles from
Milwaukee. Here he became a promi-
nent man of affairs and for a number
OF years was chairman of the town
ship, the highest officer in the local
government. In 1876 he purchased
the farm on which he died near Dex-
ter's Corner, and moved to this vi
entity, where he has been an active
farmer and man held in the esteem
OF the community. On January the
thirteenth 1874, he was united in
marriage to Miss Mary Ann Bowling
OF Rochester, N. Y. She died in
1901 at the advanced age of 80 years.
Five children survive as follows:
Mrs. Mary Flanagan, Townsend; Mrs.
Eta A. McConaughy, Camden. N. ].
). II. Lamb, Thomas F. Lamb and
Miss Alice Lamb of this vicinity.
Funeral services will be held FRIDAY
morning at 1920 O'Clock at st. Polv-
carp's R. c. Church of which the
deceased was many years a member.
and interment will be made in the
family lot at st. Peters Cemetery.
Mrs. y. q. Graham Blackiston's Dead
Mrs. Edith May Graham, wife of
James B. Graham prominent farmer
of near Blackiston's passed away on
Thursday last, May 18th, aged 25
years. Deceased had been in failing
health for some ime, and her untimelv
death is deeply mourned by a large
circle of friends. She was a woman
OF estimable character and was held
In high esteem. Deceased before
her marriage was Miss Edith Atwell
OF Townsend. She is survived bv
her husband and an infant son.
Funeral services wer4 held Sunday
afternoon and was one of the largest
funerals which has taken place in
this vicinity recently. Hosts of friends
were present to pay their last tribute
OF respect and the house would not
accommodate all who came. Manv
teams were in line. The services
were in charge of Rev. Jones and in
terment took place at Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19
70 eriek onIr ION NOrth to chestnul


When the petition came up for
consideration later in the evening,
Council was simply overpowered by
tne preponderous sentiment in favor
Oi bricking Main street. Even those
Who advocated macadam, amiestite
and other cheaper materials, fell in
iine. Mr.. Grieves brought this matter
% climax by moving that Council
receive bids on paving Main street
from North to Hamilton's Lane with
sitrited brick, to include excavation,
,'Ve inch concrete foundation, two
Acn sand cushion and expansion
susnion next to curb. Said bids to
y opened at special meeting to be
aea Friday evening Mr. Robinson
promptly y seconded the motion. Mr..
o'ockly INTERRUPTED at this point by
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19

Rev. r. X. Stephenson Buys Residence
H. D. Boyer, realestate broker,
has sold theMoses Price residence on
Main street to Rev. R. K. Stephenson,
district Superintendent of Easton
District. for $4,000. Mr.. Stephenson
will improve it and make it his resi-
dence.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19

Lewes N. Price, Elizabeth Mcdowell,
K. b. HOifecker Thus n Coverdnle.
hltOns Denney, Mrs. c l.. Raymond.
hOmer ID. Hudson J Agnes Cummins,
Nm. FAIRIES. f. W. Med lwell
Beuton y. Weldon, la. HOGecker,
" A. FAIRIES. WV. J. HynSOn
Harvey W. FAIRIES N. Edith Beck
David T. Smithers m Fowler.
Rachel Lower j. H. Primrose
hannah G. P0stles, Bertha L. HJhecker
a. D. hough, j. K Suiler.
T. HOugh. L. NJ. HirOns
Joseph b. HUM, NsF Wilds,
JOS. l.. Beckett. A. smith
Chas B Daley VIM Norris
dhos. Jefferson. Elizabeth Carter,
Ralph Stats, VIM +. Dunn,
Harvey Jones Edgar Spruance.
sarah ". Farrell, G. G. Ross
T Cavendsr B + Morris
mm b. Start, A. +. Jardine,
". 7 Massey r. S. MalcOm
John W Tucker, J. Z. DeF0rd
Rachel van Gasken. Chas. r. Thornly,
Mary English, W. G. Roe.
Margaret p. Collins, V. Lay Phillips.
W, W y. Grant, Clara r. Leinberger,
W: VI. Bell, G. W. SiscO,
Elizabeth VanWinkle, w. " Messick, NJ d.
Marion w JOsephs, A. L. Hudson,
Rebecca + Broadway ] II Speakman
Wm N Broadway. J &. Blizzard
Lizzie X. Reynolds, d. A. Goldsborough,
Susan J. Collins, II p Hazel
=. y. n Davis, J. W. Jones,
Thomas B. Megear, Mary L. Hoiecker,
1e0: a. Hall. Geo. W. Cunning,
a W. Ashcfah, &; X. Massey.
Il D. Boyer, W. X. Collins.
SOnn +. Phillips, = Ida LOvegrOve,
norris Truax, Andrew D. Cole,
a: l.. Hudson, Jr. Mrs A. d. Cole,
~ D. Hazell Geo. W. Taylor
We Keith, j. Frank Webb,
=: r. HOfecker, f.. NJ Rust,
= ,. Collins, W. G. Hill.
~ Carson. EdW Walls,
alexander Carson, G. B. Raymond,
<. +. Long, H.P. Hall
80. Mannering. Eugene Davis,
GI,eo. NJ. Stevenson, VT. Ryan,
henfy Anthony, g. A. Fortner.
Allred rilghman f. X. BOehmler
geo. Dick, Frank g. Armstrong,
= &. Wilds, Arthur T. Johnson.
q. kevuOlds sfovaneop
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19
COUNCIL DECIDES TO PAVE
MAIN STREET WITH BLOCK
GIVES IN FRIDAY NIGHT TO AN
OVERWHELMING PUBLIC OPINION
Secretary Grieves Authorized to Re-
ceive Bids For Blocking Main
Street From North to Chestnut

Smyrna Town Council at its regular
session. Friday evening unanimously
decided to pave Main street with
vitritied block from North street to
Chestnut street and authorized Secre-
tary Grieves to receive bids and 70
port same to be opened next Fridav
evening. The balance left out of the
appropriation of $25. ZOO to be bor-
rOwed under the act granted bv the
recent Legislature, will probably ba
used in rebuilding Commerce street
and the laying of a macadam roadbed
on Mt. Vernon street, South street
and Delaware street. The movement
fOrAvitrified block on Main street
which met with success Friday night
was the result of a preponderous SEN
timent on the part of the progressive
citizens Of of Smyrna who petitioned
Council to leave off experimenting
with patent roads and do some per.
manent work.
Delegation Presents Petition
Hardly had the Council bean
called to order when a delegation
headed by A. E. Jardine president of
the Smyrna Board of Trade, appeared
before our honorable town commits
sioner and urged the laying of block
on Main street. The delegation, in
addition to President Jardine, was
composed of j. Edwin Hoffecker.
Hervey P. Hall, w. G. Roe, and John
Z. Phillips. Mr.. Jardine presented
the petition and made few remarks
following out the progressive idea of
our citizens and business men and he
was followed by remarks by the other
members of the delegation. In pre-
senting the petition Mr.. Jardine re-
ferred to the fact that of the III
signers fully rs per cent of them were
property owners. In the aggregate
the petition and those who endorsed
brick paving, represented more than
half of the assessed valuation of the |
town of Smrypa. The petition and /
those who signed it, is as follows:
Board OF Commissioners OF the Town of SMYRNA |
uehtlemen-knowing OF the question now be- |
ioTe your Honorable Body in referance 10 street |
building for our Town, we take this means of |
giving our support, as taxpayers and citizens Of /
smyrna, for the use Of proper material for that /
purpose. From the information we have gained |
we believe vitrifed brick would be the proper /
thlng for Main street We are assured that our /
axes Will not be increased, but. even an increase
should not deter US in this matter We must have /
some civic pride. Town values will increase |
with good streets, business will improve and /
smyrna will stand with the progressive Towns of |
the State.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-19

cosrnvEb ON FIFTH PAos
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
n. 3. DANFoRTH SUCCESSFUL.

After a great deal OF effort and cor
respondence n. b. Danforth the popu-
lar druggist has succeeded in getting
the DR.. Howard Co, to make a special
Introductory offer on their celebrated
specific for the cure OF constipation
and dyspepsia.
This medicine is a recent discovery
for the cure of all diseases Of the
stomach and bowels. II not only gives
quick relief, but It makes permanent
cures.
DR. Howards specific has been so
remarkably successful I'm curing con-
stipation. dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles. that n. 3. Danforth is willing
TO return the price paid in every case
where IT does not give relief
Headaches, coated tongue, dizziness,
gas on stomach. specks before the eyes
constipation, and all forms Of liver and
stomach tIolble are soon cured by this
scientific medicine.
So great is the demand for this spe-
cHic that N. b. Danforth has been able
TO secure only a limited supply. and
every one who is troubled with dys-
pepsia. constipation or liver trouble
should call upon him at once. or send
25 cents and get sixty doses of the
best medicine ever made. with his per
sonal guarantee to refund the money
II 1t does not cure.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Important to all Women
Readers Of This Paper

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have kidney trouble and never suspect
ii.
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organs 10 become diseased.
You may suffer a great deal with
pain in the back, bearing down feel
ings, headache and loss OF ambitio0
Poor health makes you nervous. irri-
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But thousands of irritable. nervous,
tired and broken down women have
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the use of Swamp Root, the great Kid
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Swamp Root brings new life and ac-
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Many send for a sample bottle 20 see
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You can purchase the regular nifty
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drug stores.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
REPORT ON THE
CHANNEL. WORK
Major Deakyne Believed to
Favor a 3S-fOOt
Survey

Major Deakyne. in charge Of the
port OF Philadelphia. has forwarded
his report on the supposed s5-foot sur
vey for the Delaware River channe,
from Philadelphia To the sea. Ac-
companying the report were letters
from trades and commercial organiza-
tions ard shipping men containing
views on the contemplated improve
ment.
Among the letters sent to the engi-
neer In charge OF tho Eastern distric,
at New York were several which
favored the completion of tho 30-fooi
project and the widening OF the chan
mel TO 1000 feet. but which did not
sustain the contention that IS feet OF
water was an absolute necessity fol-
this ports commercial business.
While Major DealSyne declined to in
innate the manner In which he treated
his recommendations for Philadelphia
channel. II was generally believed II
shipping circles that he concurred l.
the demand for the 35-foot project. He
said that his report together with th'
letters received by him, would be ex
amined by the engineer at New York
who acts as supervisor over the chan
mel operations at the leading Nortl
Atlantic ports. and will then be for
warded TO the chief OF the bureau a
Washington. Ultimately the entir'
correspondence viii be placed befor'
the Secretary OF War. who, should h
see it, may authorize Major Deakyn
to proceed with the survey.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
WILL RELY ON INSANITY
PLEA TO FREE HAMS

NEW YORK, April 15-Conferences
in the offices of John +. Mcintyre,
counsel for Captain Peter c. Hams.
Jr., in which the latter's parents. Gem
eral Hains and Mrs. Hams; their son,
Major John r. Hains, and several wit
nesses participated. resulted in the
decision to rely solely on insanity as
a defense in the trial of Captain Hains
for the murder of William f. Annis.
The trial will begin Monday in Flush
ing, amid the scenes where Thornton
Jenkins Hams was acquitted. and II Is
expected will last about three weeks.
In spite of the fact that the prison.
er's wife, Mrs. Claudia Libby Hams.
and her mother, Mrs. Charles Libby,
have announced through District At
torney De Witt, of Queens county,
their readiness to appear as witnesses
aginst Captain Hains. If summoned,
Mr.. Mcintyre holds the opinion that
Mrs. Hains will not take the stand.
Should she do so Mr.. Mcintyre would
be compelled TO subject her TO a merci-
less cross-examination.
She would be asked about the alleged
scandals at Fort Hamilton which were
broadly hinted at in the trial of Thorn
ton Jenkins Hams. the drink bouts.
the bridge whist Journeys with cigar
cites and high balls. 10y rides" on
night auto trips, and hirtations. ac-
counts of which, 1t is asserted, contri-
buted in unseating Captain Hams
reason.
Bucher the sign man. SIC Shipley.s
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
BAYARD LEGION
HAD A SMOKER
Old Democratic Organization
Celebrated Thirty-SeVenth
Anniversary Last Night

A smoker commemorating the birth
day OF Thomas jefferson and celebrat
ing the thirty-seventh anniversary OF
the club was given by the Bayard
Legion Democratic Club last night In
the club rooms, No. CIT Shipiey street.
Joseph McCullan and Matthew Petit
crew sang a number OF solos. and VIII
liam II. Blake made the address OF the
evening.
Mr.. Blake gave n brief history Of
the club, and then spoke OF the coming
city campaign. He urged that there De
no tagging interest among Democrats
In the campaign. Democrats should
put all their strength IN this cam
paign, he declared, and should work
for their party 70 the best Of their
ability.
After the speaking the members ad-
journed to an adjoining room where
they found long tables on which was
a tempting array Of sandwiches.
salads, cakes and other refreshments.
A most enjoyable social time was
spent. and there was further impromtu
entertainment with vocal and intru-
mental solos by members Of the club
During the evening, lively airs were
played by Blair's Orchestra.
So successful and attractive was the
entertainment last night that several
now members were enrolled. Arrange
ments are being made for Other
smokers.
The officers Of the club are: JohI
r. Dunbar. president; John J. Ryan
vice. president; John J. Coakley, re
cording secretary; Thurston n. Love
financial secretary, and Frank j. May
! treasurer.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Social and
Personal

The Rev Edward ]. Mealey. assistant
pastor Of st. Marys r. c. Church. Sixth
and Pine streets. is now in Boston. Mass.
where he will spend several weeks with
relatives
Mrs. Fannie B. Joseph and son william.
have been spending the Easter holidays
with relatives at Little Creek.
Reba Eisenberg spent the Easter holi-
days with friends at Harrington.
Mrs. Andrew Thawley and daughter
Ruth. have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Rose Of Harrington.
Mrs. James Crooks, who has been spend
ing some time with relatives in Upland,
has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Cody spent SUM-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. p. ]. Barry. OF
West Chester.
Joseph ONeil spent Sunday with friends
at Atlantic City.
Miss Carrie " Hamilton has been spend
ing the Easter holidays with friends al
Lansdowne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harper have been
the guests Of the formers brother. Joseph
II. Harper. of crumlynne
Miss Maggie Wainwright. Of Reliance
has been spending several days in this
city.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
DR.. AND MRS. KELLOGG
WELCOMED AT GRACE

The Rev. Or. and Mrs. II. W. Kellogg,
of Grace NJ. e. Church. we're given a re-
ception in the social hall Of the church
last night by the congregation. The re-
ceiving party comprised DIR. and Mrs. Kel-
olgg and their son Paul. Professor and
Mrs. II. S. Goldey. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
S. Butler. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler
and Mr.. and Mrs Melville Gambrill. Flow
ers and palms we're the decorations, and
the Sunday school orchestra played.
The reception was in honor Of the re-
turn Of Dr. Kellogg to the pastorate for
another year and was deferred until the
return Of Mrs. Kellogg from the West.
There was large attendance, many per-
sons not connected with Grace Church
calling 10 greet Or. and Mrs. Kellogg.
In the course OF the evening refreshments
were served.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
NEWPORT
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT, Del, April 15-Miss
Edna Briggs of this town, was mar
ried TO Norman Baldwin OF Whining
ton on Wednesday at Bishopstead by
Bishop Kinsman. only the immediate
relatives of the bride and groom were
present The bride wore a travelling
gown OF gray and black picture hat
The couple left Immediately for an
extended trip through the South. Upon
their return Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin will
live at Ciaymont. Miss Briggs has
been employed as a stenogrnpher for
her father. who is manager of the Ex-
Celsior Manufacturing Company's
plant.
The /. G. b. Sewing Club. composed
of the members of Mrs. Ralph /,
Films Sunday school class, gave a
party at the home of Miss Sallle
Sharp, at the NJ. e. parsonage. on
Wednesday evening. An enjoyable
time was spent.
William J. Hilyard spent Monday
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. McFadden have
returned from few days visit in Alb
erdeen.
Mrs. Bessie Abrahams and son. AL
bert, Of Wilmington, have been the
guests Of Mrs. A. A. Price.
Miss Grace Moore OF Wilmington. is
spending a few days as the guest oi
her cousin, Miss sallie sharp.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
MORSE MESSAGE THROUGH q
VAULT DOOR SAVED LIFE

ST. LOUIS. April 15-s. z. Bonne-
vile. clerk at the Planters Hotel, step
ped into the vault at midnight to place
valuabies therein. Jack shannon, the
mail clerg. did not see him enter,
closed the door and turned the bolt.
imprisoning Bonneville. the only per-
son who knew the vault combination,
Bonneville pounded frantically agains.
the vault doors until Miss Cora Ben
son, the hotels telegraph operator, re-
called that Bonneville was a former
telegrapher with a paper weight she
raped a Morse code message to him
on the vault door With a penknife he
tapped back a reply 20 her message
giving her the combination, and he
was released.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
TUGS OFFICERS FREED
OF BLAME FOR COLLISION

The United states Local Inspectors
Of steam Vessels. after investigation.
have relieved .he licensed officers Of
the tug Mary j. Walker of all blame
for the collision which took place on
March 4 in the Delaware River off
Marcus Hook between the barge
Safety. In tow Of the tug. and the
British steamship AstralShan. which
was lying at anchor. II was shown
that the Astrakhan had her running
lights showing instead OF her anchor
lights, which was misleading and con-
fused those In charge Of the tug.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
BANKER BOUNCED FROM
CHURCH VESTRY POSITION

SCRANTON. April 15-The women Of
Grace Episcopal Church. Honesdaie.
voted out of the vestry Henry u. Rus
sell, president Of the Honesdale Ma
tional Bank. in which he had served
forty years, and Of which he was
senior warden.
The action was the outcome Of an
alleged effort by Mr.. Russell to pre-
vent Mrs. William c. Baumann, wife
of the man whom he accused OF undue
intimacy with Mrs. Russell. now de-
ceased, and from whom Mrs. Russell
was some months ago divorced, from
holding a pew in the church.
The wcmen resented the interference
by the banker, and turned out in force
at the vestry meeting to retaliate on
him.