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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
JUDGES FIND VERDICT OF
NOT GUILTY FOR BRADLEY
JOHN L. BRADLEY OF CLAYTON
ACQUITTED OF VOTE BUYING
State Unable to Prove Guilty the Well
known Republican Worker Charg-
ed With Brbing Howard Coli.

After hearing a number of witnesses
Saturday in the case of John L. Brad
ley, of Clayton, a prominent member
of the Republican county committee
in this county, the judges gave
verdict of not guilty. Bradley was
charged with offering $50 for the vote
of Howard w. Colt, a qualified cleo
tor of the Third District. The trial
lasted all day. He was released after
giving bail for another charge of bri-
berry which was continued until next
term. Walter H. Hayes and Deputy
Judge H. P. Joslyn Of Wilmington,
counsel for both Bradley and Muir
phey, went through the crowded
court room and called what seemed
like half a hundred witnesses.
Bradley sat between the convicted
Sheriff Hartnett and County Com
mitteeman Montague of Clayton,
who stuck close to the political leader
through this the most trying ordeal
of his life. At the very onset the
lawyers for the defence began con-
testing the evidence inch by inch, in
loud contentious. Several witnesses
were heard, but the defense put up
such strong case by conflicting tes-
timony, the State was unable to
prove the charge and the judges found
Bradley not guilty. Frederick D.
Murphy of Dover and Joseph Broad
way of Smyrna, two other defendants
charged with attempted bribery were
held over until April term. Edward
w. Jenkins, Alden R. Benson, James
A. Hirons, James P. Aron and Ridge
ly Harrington were called as securi-
ties to renew the bonds in open court.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
SMYRNA JEWELER TAKES BRIDE
Arthur 7. johnson Weds Miss May
Augusta Schotter of Tioga, PhiIa.

Arthur 7. johnson Weds Miss May
Augusta Schotter of Tioga, PhiIa.
A pretty wedding took place in
Tioga, Philadelphia, last Wednesday
evening at seven o'clock, when Miss
May Augusta Schotter became the
wife of Mr.. Arthur T. johnson,
Smyrna's new and popular jeweler.
The ceremony took place at the res
idence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. August w. Schotter 1928
Pike street, which had been beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion. The
Rev. George w. Henson of the Geth-
semane Methodist Episcopal Church,
Broad and WestmOreland street, per-
formed the ceremony. The bride was
attended by her cousin Miss Emma
Thompson of Camden, N. j., who was
maid of honor and the groom was at
tended by Mr.. A. w. Schotter, broth
er of the bride, as best man. A re-
ception followed at which more than
a hundred relatives and friends par
ticipated. They left Immediately for
Atlantic City where they sojourned at
the "Chalfonte for a few days be-
fore coming to Smyrna. They will
reside on South street in the property
just vacated by Mr.. Joseph H. Prim-
rose. The bride was member of the
Senior Glass of the Girls High School,
She and her husband met as members
of the Patriotic Tennis Club, an or
ganizatiOn of young people of Tioga.
She is an accomplished pianist.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
FORMER SHERIFF HARTNETT
SENTENCED TO PAY $500
KFNT COUNTY COURT FINDS HIM
GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED FRAUD
Hartnett Pays the Fine and Costs But
Will Have to Stand Trial In April
On Another Charge of Fraud

''This is an old man; 65 years old.
Surely your honors will not sentence
him to Imprisonment, pleaded Law
yer Kenney before the criminal court
Saturday afternoon, when former
Sheriff Hartnet was called up for
sentence. He was convicted Of the
first graft case against him, in at
tempting to obtain 50, 1O8. 81 from
John T. Buckson, county treasurer,
under false and fraudulent pretenses.
The lawyers plea was effective.
Hartnett was simply sentenced TO
pay $500 and the costs of prosecution,
and he drew his check Immediately
and walked out of the crowd. The
costs were heavy. Hartnett is held
until the April term on another
charge, alleging the actual obtaining
of money from Treaurer Buckson
fraudulently. Former Sheriff Will
liam F. Hartnett was convicted on
attempting to obtain money under
false pretenses shortly before O. clock
Friday evening. When the jury
brought in a verdict of guilty against
former Sheriff Hartnett, after being
out two hours, it was not unex-
pected, but this fact did not relieve
the dull thud of the shock. Hartnett
was convicted, the very development
that he and his associates declared
would never come. But those who
heard the direct testimnny-other
than that of prisoners showing that
when Hartnett had charged for from
100 to 139 prisoners he had but twenty
or twenty-five in the Kent prison,
were not surprised. There was how
ever nobody to glory over the once
potent political workers conviction.
The jury brought in a recommended
tion of mercy. 1t was a commoR law
offense and in pronOuncing sentence
the court will have unbounded discre-
tiOn. Hence the jury's prayer for
mercy. Lawyers Frame and Kenney
for Hartnett, asked that the jury be
polled, which was DONE The jury
which went out with Hartnett's fate
in their hands consisted of eight
Democrats and four Republicans. Vic
tor M. Danner, George P. Scotch,
]. Dawson Clarke and Leander H.
Thomas, Republicans; Abel Numbers,
David Knots, Bethuel w. Mills,
James Robinson, George Sylvester,
Harry L. Bearman, Democrats.
United States Senator Harry A.
Richardson in the lower counties,
former Senator Stephen Slaughter,
Samuel W. Hall and William G..
Postles private citizens, and State
Superintendent ]. E. Carroll of free
schools were called by Hartnett's de-
tense to establish reputation.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
ENTERTAINMENT AT WALKERS
Given on Washington's Birthday With
Much Success-Miss Booz Teacher

Given on Washington's Birthday With
Much Success-Miss Booz Teacher
The entertainment held at Walker s
School Monday, Feb. %, was we'll at
tended considering 1.-The Ferry" was
held in Smyrna the same night. The
program which consisted of two
farces a comedy and one satire, was
well rendered. All enjoyed the sing
ing and acting of the "Pony Boy. P"
None of those taking part in the play
being professionals they are much
complimented for the tact and will
ingness they displayed to participate
in work of this kind. The proceeds
which are to be used for the benefit
of the school were $610 Cast of
Characters "Aunt Susan Jones. -
"Susan Jones, Ada Lockerman
Mrs. Markley, Daisy Workman
"Arabella Markley," Virgie Short
Anna Wilson" Florence Booz Mr..
Saluderfrac, " John Lockerman. Sing
ing Pony Boy" by Miss Reba Latta
and Mr.. Edward Latta. "Won By a
Wager " "Mr. Simon Sweet" Mr..
Samuel Armstrong; MRS. Sweet, -
Mrs. j. Edward Latta; "Melintha
Sweet" Florence Booz; Billy
Sweet" George Rothwell; "Mary
Sweet" Reba Latta; "Sally Lunn, 3"
William Blendt; dennis O'Dono-
van," Horace Vannyke; Harry
Howard" Harry Blendt, Jr. Sing
ing, Naughty Eyes, by Harry
Blendt. "The New Woman's Hus-
band Postman," Milton Latta
"Mr. Gentlesheep, w. Aubrey Lat
ia; MRS. Sheep" Daisy Workman
"Mr. John Sheep" John Locker
man; MRS. Flash" the mother in
law Ada Lockerman. Singing by John
and EdwardLatta. Too Much Married
bob Henshaw" J. Edward Latta
"Sally Finnegan, Daisy Workman
Gerry Finnegan, w. Aubrey Latta
deacon Silad Smith, " John A Lat
ia; Cordelia," Florence NJ. Booz.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
ENDEANS ALL LEAVE SMYRNA
Trolley Promoter Gives up Residence
in Smyrna-May Live in Dover.

Trolley Promoter Gives up Residence
in Smyrna-MaY Live in Dover.
Mrs. j. w. Endean and son gave
up their residence in the Hartman
Properly formerly the "Cloak Proper
ty'' on Mt. Vernon street last week,
disposed of their household goods and
left for New York City where they
will visit relatives until Chief Engi-
neer returns from England after
which they will probably take up res
dence in Dover or st. Georges. Since
arriving in London, Engineer Endean
has been unable to put his project
through with his British Syndicate
and trolley matters are still in an
unsettled condition. Just what step
will now be taken is not known by
the Directors of the Smyrna, Kent
County and Delaware Bay Traction
Company and they have no informa-
tion at this time to give out to the
public.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
SMYRNA BOYS IN NEW YORK.
Participate in Twentieth Annual Dinner
of the Delaware Society.

The Twentieth Annual Dinner of
the Delaware Society of New York
City was held in the Hotel Astor
Monday evening at which a delightful
reunion was held A splendid course
dinner was served. Samuel S.
Voshell, formerly of Smyrna, was
POSTMASTER. Irving A. Chandler
responded for New Castle county DR..
J. H. Marshall for Kent County and
Hon. Charles H. Treat for Sussex
County. ]. Edward Grabill, Esq.
responded for "The Rest of the
Earth" MUSIC was furnished by the
Cecilian Quartette of New York City
of which organization w. p. Dickson,
formerly of Smyrna, is manager. Hon.
w. H. Stayton and w. A. Ransom,
former Smyrna boys, were on the En-
tertainment Committee of which MIR.
Stayton was chairman. E. d.
Cahoon and w. H. Stayton were
prominent on the Reception Commit
tee.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
FINE MOVING DAY ON MONDAY
A Number of Changes Especially in the
Country Smyrna Business
Changes and What They Are.

Monday was moving day for this
section of the county and a better
day has not been had for number of
years. There were but few changes
in town but in the country districts
they were more numerous. There
were number of business changes
in Smyrna. Walter F. Keith moved
his ice cream and confectionery bust
ness to the Faiies Property which he
purchased and remodled, succeeding
The Delaware Call which suspended
publication the first of January. The
printing plant of theCall Publishing
Company was moved by Receiver
John B. Hutton to the old bar room
of the Smyrna House 20 await final
disposition. The plant which was
advertised for sale, to take place last
Wednesday did not get a satisfac-
tory offer. Mrs. Fannie Jones Wilds
of Middletown, succeeds to the stand
vacated by Walter F. Keith. James
R. Sudler who has been doing an un-
dertaking, marble and furniture bust
ness corner of Commerce and Della
ware streets has purchased the "Den-
ney Redman Property" on West
Commerce street and has moved his
marble yard there. He will discon-
tinue the furniture business and give
his whole time to his marble works
and undertaking business. The stand
he vacates will be occupied by Aaron
Reynolds, Jr., upholster and second
hand furniture dealer. L. H. Hirons
has moved into his new store property
which occupies the same site as the
one recently destroyed by fire. 1t is
one of the neatest and most commOd
ious grocery stores in Smyrna H.
D. Boyer, realestate broker has
moved into the new double office in
the Dick property which was recently
built and is succeeded by Magistrate
George w. Tilghman who has given
up his store and will devote his entire
time to his off cial duties. Mr.. Thigh
man is succeeded by Walter Poor of
Cheswold, who will open a harness
and shoe shop. Harry Goldberg, another
shoemaker, has rented the Carter
property next door to the Times
building. Turner and Shober, cloth.
iers, who have been conducting bust.
ness in the Cats Property next door
to Boehmler's store, have discontinued
business in Smyrna and moved tC
Ridgely, Md, where they will oper
a clothing store.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
SMYRNA WHITE RIBBONERS
Hold Frances (. Willard Memorial
Service at Mrs. William FAIRIES

Last Thursday evening February
25, the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held a Frances E. Willard
memorial meeting at the home of
Mrs. William FAIRIES, the president
Mrs. Kate Smithers presiding. After
the opening hymn the scripture lesson
was read by Mrs. Joseph Williams
and prayer was offered by Mrs.
Albert Chandler. An interesting
part of the program consisted of a
quotation from Miss Wizards writ
ings by each of the twenty-one per-
sons present. Glimpses of Miss Will
lard's Life and Tribute to her was
read by Mrs. Smithers, Mrs. Edward
Porter and Mrs. Thomas Wilson and
a selection concerning a matter of
greaat interest to white ribboners
was also read by Mrs. Thomas Haynes
The music of the evening was in
charge of the music director, Mrs.
Thomas Wilson with two special
numbers, solo by Miss Mary Reed
and duet by Miss Mary Johnson and
Nellie Grant. The Miss Willard COM
memoration meetings are held by
Unions throughout the country on or
near February II, with a two-fold
purpose, to recall the inspiration of
Miss Wizards devoted life and to col
lect from each Uuion $500 or more
for a Memorial fund to be used for
the extension and perpetuation Of the
principles and work of the Woman S
Christian Temperance Union.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
SMYRNA HAS NEW CONSTABLE
D. A. Goldsborough Smyrna's Well
Known Auctioneer Appointed by
the Kent County Levy Court.


the Kent County Levy Court.
The Levy Court in the first Of it's
March meetings at Dover yester-
day, selected these constables for Kent
county: First district, Denney A.
GoldsbOrough; Second, to be filed by
Fifth district constable;) Third, John
M. Gooden; Fourth, James A. Smith;
Fifth, Charles Benn; Sixth, Harry
Clark; Seventh, William T. Jewell:
Eighth, Hezekiah Masten; Ninth,
Zadoc Sipple; and Clyde VanGeisel;
Tenth, J Harry Latchum. DR..
Lemuel A. H. Bishop was elected Jail
physician in place of DR.. Edwin
Anderson, resigned. The court win
elect ten collectors and 100 road over
seers next month. A bridge commit
tee consisting of Commissioners Har-
per, Carmean, Truax, Sherwood and
DoTOho, was appointed to thoroughly
investigate and make arrangements
for the construction Of the new Leipsic
drawbridge, one of the most import
ant duties that confronts this court.
1t is not fully decided yet to go
ahead and build, but the entire court
will probably attend the public hear
ing with the War Department author
tiles at Leipsic this Wednesday after
noon, at o'clock.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
FORMER BLAcKBIRD TEACHER
Miss Frances &. Husbands Married
to Eugene Cochran Mccoy.


Blackbird, March "A wedding of
much interest to the people of Black
bird and vicinity took place in Will
mington Tuesday afternoon, February
%, 1909 when Rev. C. T. Wyatt
united in marriage Miss Frances
Elliott Husbands of Brandywine Sum-
mitt and Eugene Cochran Mccoy of
near Odessa. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy
took the train for Washington where
they remained for several days.
After March the 1st they will be at
their home near Middletown. The
bride is graduate of the Whining
ton High School. She successfully
taught the school at Blackbird for
three years and made many dear
friends among the people. For the
past four years she has been principal
of the Odessa School. They have the
good wishes of the people.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS
AsburY M. {. Sunday School Held Its
Annual Election on Monday Evening

At the annual election held at
Asbury M. E. Sunday School Monday
evening the following were chosen
officers for the ensuing year: Super
intendent, Lewis NJ. Price; Assistant
Superintendent, Walter w. Hynson;
Lady Superintendent, Mrs. Laura Lee
Temple; Secretary and Treasurer,
Glorge M. Stevenson; Secretary and
Treasurer of the Missionary Society,
Edward T. Porter; Librarian, Charles
j. Sudler; Assistant Librarians,
Frank P. McCawley and w. C. Nc
Dowell; Superintendent Infant De-
partment, Miss Lizzie Mcdowell; As
sistant Superintendent, Mrs. w. o.
Hoffecker, Miss Bertha L Hoffecker,
Miss Julia w. Griffith, Mrs. Bertha P.
Wilson; Superintendent intermediate
Department, Mrs. John H. Hoffecker !;
Assistant, Miss Lizzie Jones; SUP
erintendent Cradle Roll, Mrs. John
A. Hoffecker; Superintendent Home
Department, Mrs. John P. Hudson +;
Chorister, Walter o. Hoffecker !;
Organist, Miss Bertha Smithers !;
Assistant, Miss Bessie Doughten /;
Orchestra, Carlton B. Walls, Harry
P. Shapley, William j. Doughten, F.
Irving Walls and Irving Brinton.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
TWO WEDDINGS AT PARSONAGE
Dr.. Watt Unites Miss Sherwood and
Charles M. Griffin in Marriage.

Married at the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal Parsonage Wednesday
evening, Mr.. Charles M. Griffin and
Miss Ethel Sherwood, both of Smyrna.
The bride is a niece of Mr.. j. Frank
Webb and Mr.. Griffin is employed
with Mr.. Webb, the uncle of the
bride. They will make their home in
the old mill cottage near Lake Como.
The many friends OF these young peo-
pie extend hearty congratulations
and wish for them long and happy
life. On the some evening at the
same place Mr.. Vandora Lawrence
and Miss Lille V. Bidwell both of
New Castle County. Mr.. Lawrence
is farming near the city Of. New
Castle.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
EQUIPPED FOR JOB PRINTING
Number of Improvements Made to the
Smyrna Times Printing Plant.

Number of improvements Made to the
Smyrna Times Printing Plant.
The printing plant of the Smyrna
Times is in better shape than any
time in its history Since installing
type setting machine a year ago we
have added to the equipment number
of Improvements which now puts it in
the front rank of job printing offices.
Recently a new half medium press
with fountain, vibrating rollers, ETC.,
was put on our floor capable of doing
the finest work from half tone to the
ordinary dodger, this in addition to
our other good presses. With the new
and up-tO-date faces of type that are
from time to time being added,
there is no need for any business man
of Smyrna and vicinity to go away
from town for his fine printing.
The Times is doing high-grade work
and doing it as neatly as any printing
office. Last week a new Otto Gas
Engine was installed to take the place
of the little Odds Engine. With
steady and reliable power and good
equipment, we are prepared to do work
at short notice and in the best man
ner possible. We will cheerfully fur
nish estimates on book work, half
tone work and printing of all descrip-
ton. Leave US your order for bill
heads, envelopes and stationery.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
SMYRNA CIRCUITS FINE REPOR r
Over l69 Conversions Will Be Re-
ported at Annual Conference

Over 1853 Conversions Will Be Re-
ported at Annual Conference
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
of Smyrna Circuit was held February
II and from reports the work should
be in good order. The pastor repor-
ted 1853 conversions on the charge this
year, and was invited to return for
another conference year. Resolutions
were passed upon the retiring super
intendent for his kind Christian spirit
and wise administration since he has
been on the district, many expressing
themselves with regret that the time
had come by the action of our church
law for him to be removed from the
position he has held among US for the
last six years and would the law of
the church permit it be glad that he
could continue on in the same Office
for another six years. But knowing
this cannot be our prayers follow
Brother Rooms that God may still
bless his labors wherever his field of
labor and love may be. and that the
great head of the Church may ever
preserve his life and health and that
with his dear wife they may live long
to do good and bless the church,
Signed by the Quarterly Conference
of Smyrna Circuit.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03

Wheat at SIPS Makes Farmers Happy
Cheswold, March 1.-Our farmers
who have wheat are getting S1.25
per bushel and carry smile and
those who have corn are holding for
rs cents.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
EIeeted Trustees Of Asbury churct

Elected trustees Of AsburY Church
At an election Monday, Walter w.
Hynson and Andrew D. Cole were
elected trustees of Asbury M. f.
Church for term Of three years to
succeed themselves.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-04
A.tonished the American.

With few and insignificant excep.
lions all the foreign embassies and le.
cations at Washington bank at Lon.
don. Likewise the American legations
and embassies abroad bank at London,
Each embassy has large credit de.
posted in London. The regular ex.
penses Of the embassies are regularly
paid by drafts on London. Diplomat
cally speaking-in fact, too, despite
our local ideas-London is the finan.
cial capital of the world.
American diplomats and diplomatic
agents abroad secure their cash
through Seligman & Co., London. The
tales they tell are amusing. A typical
young American recently was desig.
mated the secretary of an American
delegation to a foreign diplomatic con.
ference. He financed the party, and
among his duties was that of cashier
at different times of credits upon Selig.
man & Co.. amounting. in one instance,
to the lump sum Of $4,000. His ex.
perience was such that he supposed
that marble pillars, elaborate frescoes
q vast counting room and great
Office building must surely house an
institution capable q paying over 60
large sum. He had much difficulty
to locate the London banking house
He had to climb q musty stairs and
search in the rear Of wandering, al
most ramshackle building. He finally
found a small room where couple OF
clerks were rallied In behind a desk II
keeping with the surroundings. But
his credit was promptly cashed with
out the slightest sign Of surprise a
| the amount,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-04
SMALL VOLUMES IN LIBRARY.
Two Literary curiosities on Exhibit.
ton at Observation-Disclosures
ing History Of One.

Among the literary curiosittes in the
library of congress is the smallest
book in the United States, child's
story published some years ago by q
Chicago firm merely as an advertising
oddity.
In size this book IL less than two
inches in length by three-quarters Of
an inch in breadth. It is, however,
about two and a half inches thick.
In the library of the navy depart.
ment there may be seen volume al
most as small as the one mentioned,
and far more interesting. This book
Is about two inches long, one and q
half broad, and nearly one-third of an
inch thick. It was published in Lon
don in the year 1888, and contains a
full and thrilling account of tts sink
Ing of a British man-of-war, the Royal
George, of spithead, in August, 1882.
The binding Of this remarkable book
Is made up Of two oaken boards, Sec
lions of the cabin wainscoting of the
Inflated ship.
The book was originally the prop
erty of British naval officer in com.
mand of vessel captured by an
American ship during the war of 1912.
It thus fell into American hands and
eventually became the property of our
navy Representatives. Sunday
Magazine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-04
rower $50 Feet Hioh.

Under the contract recently signed
by the secretary Of the navy, the
tower for the wireless station to be
erected in Washington is to be $50
feet high. This tower Will be Of con.
crete, so feet in diameter at the base
and eight feet at the top. The shaft
will be hollow and will carry within
It the wires required for flashing mes.
sages 5000 miles to ships at sea.
There will be no elevator. but stair.
case will offer the opportunity to those
who desire It to climb to the top. The
site for the tower has not yet been
decided on. but It Is to be on low
ground and ct some distance from
the Washington monument. in order
that It may not detract In any way
from the architectural value OF that
structure. The current win be 100
horsepower. 4.