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Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
FIRE WIPES OUT PRETTY
DWELLING BELOW SMYRNA
FARM OF CHARLES r. VAUGHAN.
NEAR BISHOPS CORNER, VISITED
Dwelling and Contents Completely
Destroyed, Entailing Loss of S.
5OO.-Third Visitation of Fire.

Dwelling and Contents Completely
Destroyed, EntaiIing Loss of S.
5oo.-Third Visitation of Fire.
Cheswold, March 28-Mr. Charles
R. Vaughan's commodious farm
dwelling, two miles east of Cheswold,
on the Leipsic road, took fire from
defective flue about 80 p. m. We'd
nesday of last week and in one
hours time was in ashes. Mr..
Vaughn was away from home at the
time. Mrs. Vaughan with four small
children was alone and when she dis
covered the fire it had made headway
where it could not be reached and
was therefore hopeless. Soon, how
ever, neighbors and passers-by be-
gan to gather and set to work saving
what furniture they could. Owing
to the rapid spread of the fire this
Oon grew dangerous and was aband-
oned. The family lost most of
their best clothing. The house con-
tanned sixteen rooms, was fitted up
with steam heat appliances, with
modern improvements and was the
most imposing residence in this sec
tion. The loss is estimated to be
$500 with small insurance. This
being the third fire within ten years
on this same farm it seems Mr..
Vaughan is peculiarly unfortunate in
being followed up with fire. The
two previous instances he lost his
outbuildings. The family secured an
unoccupied farm dwelling in neigh
borhood for residence until he can
build.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
STREETS RECEIVING ATTENTION

Superintendent Patterson of the Am
bier Davis Co.. Having Streets Rolled
Superintendent Patterson, of the
Amber Davis Company, of Phila-
delphia, arrived in Smyrna, Monday
and received the glad hands of his
friends. Under the terms of the
contract with the Town of Smyrna
that he was to return this spring
and thoroughly roll the streets, he
was here to take up the work and
started out Monday. The brick
streets and all the macadam streets
will be rolled.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
PROMISING COLT IN SMYRNA

Wilson 7. Cavender Has One With
Pedigree Said to Be Best in the State.
Wilson T. Cavender has a colt by
Zombro, the celebrated son of Nc
Kinney, which was born at his stables
in Smyrna Monday night. 1t is said
to be the best bred colt in the State.
Zombro, the sire of the colt, is owned
by Mr.. Beckers of Los Angeles,
California. 1t has a record of 211.
The dam of the colt is Lady Clara
Martin by Melodious Chimes out Of
Miss Muscovite, the dam of Happy
j., record 2. 104. The colt, which is
exceedingly promising, is subject
of much speculation among breeders of
blooded stock, not only in Smyrna
but throughout the State.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
AT SMYRNA OPERA HOUSE
Famous Drama ''St. Elmo" to Be Rem
dered by High Class Company

Famous Drama ''St. Elmo" to Be Rem
dered by High Glass Company
A rare treat is in store for the
patrons of the Smyrna Opera House
next Thursday night. Just by mere
chance, Manager Wright has been
able to secure that famous drama
est. Elmo" the story of which
was written by Augusta Evans Will
son and has thrilled millions. 1t has
been dramatized by Willard Holcomb
and will be presented in Smyrna
Opera House for the first time
Thursday evening, March 31st, by
such capable actors as Malcomb
Richmond, Mayme Zorbe in leading
roles, supported by the Misses Stuart,
Ryan and Francis and the Messrs
3edell, LeBarr, Hoist, Lex, Mayo
and others. The managers, Williams
and Seraphin, guarantee the standard
set in Philadelphia and other large
cities will be fully maintained in
Smyrna. A chance of life time to
see this first class play at the low
prices of 25. 35 and so cents.
Tickets at Weldon's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
ST. PETERS CHURCH VESTRY
n. 3. GreVes Elected Senior Warden
and Joseph B. Hum, Junior Warden.

H. 3. Greves Elected Senior Warden
and Joseph B. Hum, Junior Warden.
The annual Parish Meeting was
he'd in st. Peters Church at 1920
a. M, Easter Monday. A large and
enthusiastic congregation gathered
for the reports of rector and vestry
and several standing committees.
General Parish business and, election
of V stry for the ensuing year was
entered into. 1t was decided to
increase the number of the Vestry
from five to nine and the election re-
suited as follows: Senior Warden,
H. B. Grieves; Junior Warden,
Joseph B. Hum; Messrs. W. E.
Waters, w. G. Hill, Robert Hill,
Eugene Davis, DR.. E. S. Dwight,
Charles H. LeFevre. Edgar Spruance.
The new members are: Eugene
Davis, DR.. E. S. Dwight, Charles H.
LeFevre, and Edgar Spruance. The
new vestry will meet first part of
April for organization, unless a
special meeting should be called.
Delegates to the Diocesan Convention
will be elected at this meeting.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
REV. FRANKLIN MOVES HERE
Took up Residence at Manse Thursday
Installation Tomorrow.

CON up neSiO6HCG at WdnSe nuTSOdf
Installation Tomorrow.
Rev. j. Edgar Franklin, pastor
elect of the Presbyterian Church, of
Smyrna, moved his family here from
Wilmington last Thursday and took
up residence in 6he manse which
had been thoroughly renovated for him
His family is composed of himself,
his wife and a son, now a student of
Princeton University. They received
a cordial welcome by the good people
of the Presbyterian Church and
Smyrnians who met them. The
Times was in error last week in an
nouncing the installation one week
earlier than it should have been. The
services will take place tomorrow,
Thursday nigat, March 31st, to which
the public is cordially invited. Rev.
Alexander Allison, of Wilmington,
moderator, will preside over the
meeting and PROFOUND the constitution
al questions. The Rev. Joseph Brown
Turner, of Dover, will preach the
sermon; Rev. j. E. Eggert, of Har-
rington, will charge the preacher,
and Rev. j. E. Walsh, of Whining
ton, will charge the people. The
services are very impressive and all
who can should attend them.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
HOT LARD SCALDS CHILD
Eager to Get Doughnuts Three-Year-
old Dover Lad Upset Crock on Himself

Eager to Get Doughnuts Three-Year-
old Dover Lad Upset Crock on Himself
Robert Warren, the three-year
old son of Robert W. Wiley, of
Dover, was scaded almost to death
in hot lard at the country home of
the Willeys, Friday evening. Mrs.
Wiley, the boys mother, had been
making doughnuts for Easter, and
had greatly interested the little fell
low by making Easter eggs and
shapes in the hot lard. On COM
pleting the cooking, Mrs. Wiley
emptied all the hot lard in a Jar and
removed it to the pantry to cool for
further use. The little fellow evil
IDENTIFY thought there might be a few
more doughnuts in the lard, for he
got into the pantry and turned the
crock over upon his right leg and
side. The skin peeled off with his
clothing. The parents both became
violently i'll at the sight, and it W \
two hours before physician could be
reached. DR.. E. S. Anderson, just
returning from another call, was
finally secured and he saved the
lads life, although his condition
was very discouraging.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
RUNAWAY AT cHEswoLD

Walter Moore Buried Under a Load of
Furniture and Severely Bruised.
Cheswold, March 29.-While Wal
ter Moore was hauling a load of
furniture to the car last Friday one
piece fell on his horses, from which
they sprang into run and the wagon
was soon overturned, catching Mr..
Moore buried under the load. Friends
soon rescued him alive, but badly
bruised. Fearing he might be
seriously injured, he was carried
home, two miles, on bed and seems
to be gradually regaining use of
himself.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
TURNER BUYS COOPER BLOCK

George w. Turner, the Meat Man,
Takes Property at -Four Cor
ners" and VIII Move Meat Store
George W. Turner, our well-known
meat man, has purchased of Mrs.
Mary B. Cooper Evans, the Cooper
Block at the -Four Corners at
private terms. The deal was made
through the real estate agency of
Henry D. Boyer and possession was
given at once. The block extends
from the post office around to B. V.
Weldon's store. In the sale was in
cluded the stock of groceries and
other general merchandise in Cooper's
Store" Mr.. Turner will move his
butcher stop from Commerce street
to the Cooper store and will rearrange
his stock so as to include the first
and second floors. Charles Presti,
the fruit vender, will continue as
tenant of the store next to the post
office and Arthur johnson will con-
tinue as tenant of the store room
next to WeldOn's. The taking over
of this property is an important
business move and Mr.. Turner has
the best wishes for success in his new
enterprise. The new firm will be
George W. Turner & Son, Mr..
Turner having associated with him
his son, Davis Turner. They make
an important announcement in an ad-
vertisement elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
CHASE REYNARD TO BAY SHORE
Smyrna Fox Club Had Fine Sport
Monday After Letting Fox Out of Bag.

smyrna Fo% CIub Rad Flne Sport
Monday After Letting Fox Out of Bag.
The Smyrna Fox Club had an in
teresting chase Monday morning and
for several hours there was good
sport. The fox, which had been
bagged near Woodland Beach. was
brought to Smyrna ana Monday morn
ing Nat Grow, Richard Long. the
Goldsboroughs, ". G. Roe and sew
eraI members of the Club, took the
fox to the brow of the hill Just over
Lake Como. The fox was let out
and given a fifteen minute start on
the dogs. At the word a pack of
fifteen hounds dashed down Main
street from the Delaware House and
were soon on the trail. Reynard
took course up toward the head of
the pond and redoubled, crossed the
State road at the "Finger Board"
and made for the Neck. The hounds
at no time got very close to it and
after long chase the fox was holed
near the bay shore at about the same
point where it was bagged. The
hounds made lively music and the
sport attracted much attention as
well as pleasure.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
TO REVISE SCHOOL BOOK LIST

Superintendents Carroll and HardestY
Named BY State Board to do the Work
The State Board of Education in
quarterly session, yesterday, ap-
pointed a committee consisting of
County School Superintendents Spaid,
Carroll and Hardesty to look into the
advisabiilty of revising the text book
list now in use in the schools of the
State. They will report at special
meeting to be held the last Friday in
May. The committee will meet in
Dover May I'd, to hear recommenda-
tions relative to new books to be
placed on the list.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
JOINT TEACHERS INSTITUTE

New Castle and Kent Will Join In a
Three Days Session at Dover
Superintendents Carroll and Spaid
of Kent and New Castle counties, re-
spectively, have decided to hold a
joint Teachers Institute in Dover on
November 21st, 22d, and 23d next.
This combining of two Institutes will
bring to the State Capitol over 300
teachers. The evening programmes
will include. DR.. Cathall, of Iowa, a
celebrated lecturer, for the first n
ing, and for the second evening che
College Singing Girls. The attrac-
tion for the third evening will be
the Catharine Ridgeway company.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
DR.. F. |. GRIER SAILS ABROAD
Sails On the Mauretania For Europe
and Will Visit Many Places

oiiA WI htSt NtdUV EldCGS
DR.. Frank L. Grier, of The L. D.
Caulk Company, Milford. formery of
Smvrna. sailed for Europe on We'd
nesday morning last. DR.. Grier ex-
poets to visit London and several of
the continental cities before his re-
turn. Mrs. Grier accompanied him
to New York and returned after the
sailing. The Mauretania, on which
DR.. Grier sailed, is the largest and
fastest liner afoat. She is 790 feet
in length, breadth SO feet, and carries
engines of 68, 900 horse power. Her
speed, regardless of weather con-
ditions, is over 25 knots per hour,
thus bringing the passage under
weather conditions within five days.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Turner. Widow of Daniel Turner.
Dies of Pneumonia Death of
Former Smyrna Girl.

OiiiIIud 1iFls
Mrs. Eliza ]. Turner. widow of
Daniel Turner, who resided at Spru
ance City, died Friday morning after
an illness of two weeks. She suffer-
ed an attack of pneumonia from
which she never recovered. She
was in her 68th year. Deceased
was formely Miss Eliza ]. Smith
and was born in MARYLAND. In
early life she was united in mar
riage to Daniel Turner, of this town.
She raised large family of children
of whom four sons survive: William.
OF near Ridgeley, Nd. Daniel. of
Hartly; Frank, of Wilmington and
Walter, of Smyrna. Her husband
died May 20, 1909. Mrs. Turner
was quiet, unObtrusive woman and
lived for her home and children. She
was a member of Jerman Chapel.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon and interment was made
in Glenwood Cemetery, Rev. W.
Z. matthew's OHclatlng.
Mrs. Sarah Kirk, Dies at Dover.
Mrs. Sarah Kirk, member of a
prominent family at Dover and with
wide circle of relatives, died at the
age of 81. Mrs. Kirk was the widow
of James Kirk, known rs the pub
Usher of the Delawarean of Dover
all through the Civil War and who
afterward became the States law
printer. Mrs. Kirk was the daughter
of Thomas Stevenson, who, figured
prominently in the early history of
Dover and was the original trustee
of Wesley M. E. Church. The de-
ceased was an aunt of Thomas ].
Stevenson of Dover. Two daughters
and a son survive-Miss Sallie Kirk
and Miss Margaret Kirk of Dover,
and James E. Kirk of Jacksonville,
Fla. The funeral this "Wednesday
afternoon will be conducted by Rev.
j. L. McKim, in Christ P. E. Church,
with interment in the churchyard.
Mrs. Ellen Swanton Cahoon, Dead.
Mrs. Ellen Cahoon, widow of Will
liam Cahoon, who many years ago
was resident of Smyrna died in
Philadelphia March the goth, aged 68.
Deceased was formerly Miss Ellen
Swanton, a Smyrna girl, and was
we'll and favorably known here.
She is su' vived by one son, Edward
Cahoon. Her remains were brought
to Smyrna Wednesday last for inter-
ment and were laid to rest beside
those of her husband in st. Peter s
Cemetery, who died July 25, 1904.
Mrs. Cahoon died suddenly from
acute indigestion.
DR.. John j. Wright, Dies in Warwick
DR.. John j. Wright, of Warwick,
Md, was suddenly taken i'll on Fri
day night and died before noon on
Saturday Death is supposed to be
due to heart t ouble. DR.. Wright
was 73 years of age and was the
oldest practicing physician in that
vicinity and was highly esteemed by
all. He leaves a daughter, Miss
Blache and a son, DR.. Galen Wright.
Mrs. Wright died a number of years
ago. Funeral services were held at
the home in Warwick yesterday after
noon and interment was made at
Forest cemetery, Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30

EAnother Feed Store For Smyrna.
j. Frank Webb, proprietor of the
Smyrna Roller Mills has rented the
Carter building next to the Times
Office and opened a flour and feed ex-
change. The store will be in charge
of Harry Truax.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30

Asburys New Pastor Expected To-day
Rev. DR.. Alpheus S. Mowbray, the
new pastor, of Asbury NJ. E. Church,
has shipped his goods from Whining
ton and will move his fanny into the
parsonage to-day. He will take
charge of the prayer meeting this
evening and will be in his pulpit
next Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1910-03-30
W. H. staytOu Buys the Jardine Home

Saumel ]. Reynolds, real estate
broker, has closed the deal in which
William H. Stayton, ESQ.,, has pur-
chased the property in which his
family now resides, of A. E. Jar
dine, of Atlantic City. The terms
of the sale are withheld as private.
Mr.. Stayton has also purchased the
John B. Lewis lot, for a stable.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-12
Belts. Handbags. Neck
wear, Etc.
MAIN FLOOR.

Csc and 75c Handbags, new styles
excellent leather. Public sale price
onil .-........-..... .2&k
Ladies Handbags with small purses
in the inside; extraordinary bar.
gains at sl.25; while they last at
''.-.'....'.. .69R
$3.50 and s2.75 Handbags. import
ed articles, finest feathers and work
manship. Price sale Ct 20
Ladies' fancy Belts IN silk or elias.
tic, beautiful buckles, m latest STYLES.
soc, 60c and 75c Belts. Public sale
price 22k
Embroidered wash Belts, fancy and
latest syle buckles. 25c and 35c
values; a vast assortment. Public sale
price ~
Ladies' sl,25 and s1.50 Belts n
leather; elias pr silk materials: EN-.
broidered STUD I'd. self trimmed with
buttons or pIlin imported buckles:
worth by far more than the original
price. Public sale price. .RQ<
Fancy Stocks and Turnovers, Dutch
Collars. Bows and Scarfs, nifty
French importations, latest spring
styles which were just received and
imported to be sold at 35 and SOC.
fuoiic sale price. .1S&
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-12
Ladies' Spring Waists
SECOND FLOOR.

Beautiful Spring Waists. A splendid
showing of the seasons newest and
prettiest styles, for cost Q making
and less, Here are scores of dainty
lingerie waists, silk dress waists and
all-over lace dress waists. We doubt
il equal tailoring and style could be
reproduced at home at any price
Early shoppers will have about 200
styles to choose from.
Fifteen hundred Of the very new.
est styles In white Albatross and
Batiste waists, layishly embroidered
and lace-trimned to be sold at sl.75-
a matchless value at that--a waist that
your dearest friend would think IL cost
you twice the price at any bargain sale.
We advise you to come early. as these
waists won't last long at. 74c
so dozen Ladies Waists, elaborate
ly trimmed, $500 to $3.50 waists, in a
sparkling array OF beautiful styles
waists that will be immensely popular
this supmer-waists that are in great
demand now. Public Sale Price. .9Sc
s2.79 for white and cream lace net
Waists, sold regularly for $500 and
5000 Imported models, beautifully
trimmed and handsome enough for any
dress occasion; latest styles onlys Pub
lie Sale Price ............... 81 7S
Sl00 to S1.25 Batistes and Lawn
Waists, splendid values at their in
tended price; resemble more closely
s1.50 waists; during this phenomenal
sale .......,.......... ......., 4Sc
Excellent values in Lingerie Waists,
neatly made and lavishly trimmed,
waists that excel any sold for $500
all sizes. Public Sale Price. 81 SO
Six different styles and effects in
an assortment of exclusive lots in
Waists that never sold for less than
$500, the greatest bargain you ever
heard Of Public Sale Price. 81 80
A dashing new lace net Dress Waist;
it most closely resembles $1,000
waist; latest style sleeves. This gar
ment is among the nattiest shown this
season. Public Sale Price. .S3 AZ
$500 Lingerie waists, striking ef-
fects, every new idea is here represent
ed. While they last. ........ 81 %
400 Waists in white lawn or batiste,
lavish1t adorned with lace, others with
applique, handsomely embroidered,
long and short sleeves, exceedingly
pretty styles, selected from broken
lines, values ranging up to $500 and
none in the lot worth less than $3.50.
Public Sale Price, your choice. s L SO
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-12
Ladies' TaiIor.Made Skirts
SECOND FLOOR.

'Tis difficult, indeed to convey in
this space even the faintest idea OF
the unusual merit of the innumerable
.ment. Always prompt to display the
very latest styles and best of values,
we have been particularly fortunate
this seasons and cun promise you a
revelation in style and quality in
skirts. We have fully 80 different
styles and patterns to offer for your
inspection.
Ladies' Walking Skirts, all sizes and
styles; you must see them to realize
the magnificent quality, the complete
perfection of the styles and coloring
skirts which you seldom have seen
equaled for s4.00. Sale Price. 81 50
Ladies' High grade Dress Skirts;
they come in all description. hanging
full Of that indescribable something
called style" Tucked, flaring bottom,
come In black and fancy serges. Pana-
mas, mohairs, voil and cashmeres.
Light and dark mixtures. Guaranteed
worth $1,000, Watch em go at
400 swell. stylish. beautifully
trimmed skirts. handsome, perfect
fitting garments that show the very
newest kinds of fashion. Made of fine,
all-wool cheviots, cashmere and man
nish mixtures. Skirts that show a
score of new plat treatments, skirts
that show careful ond painstaking
tailoring. Latest spring arrivales.
Worth up to $500. Our Sale
frice .......S......... 81 4S
200 splendid ultra-fashionable Skirts.
Garments which are revelation of the
tailor's skill. Panamas, alpacas, wool
mannish mixtures, in all shades; worth
$500. Come and pick them at. .S3 95
A Special Itcm This,-s1250 Skirts,
$3.50. Skirts which appeal very strong
ly to women accustomed to made-to-
order garments. They are the best ex-
amp'es Of high-class tailoring shown
anywhere at $3.50 mark. Our Sale
Price ................. .S6. 50
White Linene Skirts, prettily made
with two folds on bottom, magnificent
s1.50 value. Public Sale price. :. .79C
All Linen Skirts. in a variety of lat
est spring and summer styles, skirts
that you would have trouble to dupli-
cate elsewhere at s3.00-Public Sale
Price ................... . i go
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-12
Hosiery and Underwear
MAIN FLOOR.

Ladies Plain Black Seamless Hose.
all sizes; guaranteed 15c value; our
pilce 49,. ........... &c
Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose.
all sizes; 15c and 10c values. Pub
lie sale price. 81
Children's Fast. Black Hose, spliced
heels and toes; extra heavy ribbed;
zvc values at 81
Boys Bicycle Hose, all sizes; the
kind that don't wear out; worth 25c;
our price MISUNDERSTANDING
$50 dozen Silk Lisle and Fancy Hos
iery for women and children at less
than the actual cost of raw material.
Ladies' Plain or Fancy Hosiery, in
exceedingly pretty patterns; worth
25c; all sizes; during this public sale
price .....--.......f .f......1 14c
Ladies' Fine Gauze Lisle Hose, in
black only, all sizes, a standard soc
seller. Public sale price. 2Sr
Ladies' S1.25 all silk hose, in black
or colors, all sizes, while they last.
Public sale price. .S2c
Ladies'Fine Summer Vests, worth
~ 1-2c. Public sale price. .6r
Ladies' Lisle SUMMER Vests, which
sold at zoe; during this gigantic public
sale, price ............. .9c
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed and Isle
Vests, excellently finished, Csc values.
Public sale price. ............1 .16c
Ladies' Fine Ribbed Umbrella
Drawers, splendid 25c and Csc values.
Public sale price. .1Sc
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-12
Mems Pants
MAIN FLOOR.

s1.75 and $500 Pants. csc. Good
quality pants, in striped patterns,
all sizes; were considered a great
bargain at 5000; watch 'em go. .79c
$3.50 Trousers, s1.3S Mems Trou-
sers in all wool cashmeres, tweeds
cheviots, etc. Well fitting garments
which were to be sold at $3.50 in
th.s sale at ................S1. .3S
$500 Trousers, s1.67. Distinct
Trousers, made of imported guaranteed
woolens, none worth less than $500.
Your choice for ......... 81 az
$3.50 Pants an immense assortment
OF styles and patterns, all sizes. Pants
of well known brands made by the
most skillful and reputed tailors, in
this sale at ..............S 81 80
s212 for Mems Pants worth s4.00
Good quality worsted pants; well
tailored; selections can be made of a
great assortment of patterns and
lines: all sizes. sold for s400; sale
price now .............S .S2.12
s239 for Mems Pants worth s4.50.
Distinct designs; made of imported
woolens; excellently tailored; cas-
simeres, plains and cheviots; trou-
sers that fit perfect and tailor fin
ished; sold regular for $3.50; sale price
low .................. 50 80
$2.9S for Mems Trousers worth
$500. Mems custom made trousers;
tailored from exclusive patterns gar
ments that possess the mastertouch
of elegance and refinement, that ap-
peals to men who demand and require
something different from the ordinary
factory made, they are smart and full
OF distinctive exclusiveness; sold form
erly regular for $500; sale price
now ............... ........... 81 .SS