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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1910-03-18
Wanted, Eqas, Eaqs.

If you want eggs, give your fowls
Bourbon Egg Producer. This prepare
tiOn is natural condition powder for
laying hens which acts gently on the
digestive and egg-prUducing organs
and makes them lay amazingly. Try
it and see. Sold by j, r. Mount & Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1910-03-18
Rates For Political Announcement.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized TO announce Hon.
Harvey Helm candidate to succeed
himself / Cong reSS. subject to the DC
ton OF the Dems craft c party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1910-03-18
ister to Fork church with rock.

Lancaster to Fork church with rock.
District No. 2. Sec No. 1: Lexing-
ton pike from Fork church to Dix
River and T. Nj Jenkins residence
with rock. Sec No 2, Lexi 'yto"
pike from T.. NJ. Jenkins to Kentucky
river bridge with rock.
w. G.. GOOCF,
Supervisor of Roads for Carr lrd &C,
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
CHESWOLD GROWERS MAY
ABANDON PEACH CULTURE
DISGUSTED OVER THE POOR
AND UNCERTAIN CROPS
Two Carloads Shipped Monday of
the Mountain Rose and Champion
Varieties Range From soto 60 cts

Cheswold, Aug. 9.-MOnday wit
messed the biggest receipt of peaches
experienced here this year. The
prices ranged between 30 cents up to
60 cents the fve-eight baskets.
Mountain Rose and Champion were
chiefly the varieties and two carloads
were the days receipts. Every year,
if one will take notice, has its spe-
cial feature as it relates to the cul-
ture and marketing of the peach crop,
if happily there should be one, for the
peach is marked down as the most
crooked thing ever mortal man at
tempted to produce from the soil and
has for years in the past baffled his
skill almost beyond endurance. Never
has there been so many old peach
growers ready to declare, Il am
done with the peach forever" as
there are to-day. While on our sid
ing taking note of those who are de-
livering peaches it might be interest
ing also for us to note those who
formerly rolled them in by wagon
loads, now found out of the ranks.
Luscious indeed is the fruit, yet be-
because woefully expensive and un
manageable is its culture being
abandoned in this locality. Former
Representative Gamaliel Garrison,
toward Kenton, is thought to have
! the largest crop, probably 5000 bas-
kets; George Carey on the George
Wright farm, near Brenford, coming
next with 2OnO baskets; Gilbert Gar
risOn probably coming in third with
1900 baskets and T. D. Garrison
1000 baskets if the "little peach
should not reduce their crops.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
FIRE DISCOVERED NICK OF TIME
Stairway in Spruance Property Next to
Postoffice Ablaze But Was Extin-
guished Before It Gained Headway

Monday afternoon about three
O'Clock fire broke out in the James
W. Spruance property, near the post
Office on Commerce street, and but for
the timely assistance of neighbors and
a few buckets of water, a confagra-
tion might have spread. The Hose
Company was not called out. The
fire originated in the stairway in the
unoccupied portion of the Spruance
building formerly rented by Mrs.
Hynson, which is in the rear of Mag
istrate Anthony's office. What
clused the fire no one seems to know.
1t was discovered by Mrs. William
Stanley who is the. tenant of the sec
ond and third floors. She smelt
smoke and on investigating found the
enclosed stairway near the second
floor leading to the unoccupied pOr-
tion, ablaze. She gave the alarm
which was responded to quickly by F.
A. Smith, Charles Daley, Davis
Bell and others, who with buckets
of water extinguished the flames. No
material damage was done outside
the charring of two or three steps.
Only two families occupy the resi-
dence portion of the building, Mrs
Fannie Howell the first floor and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stanley the
second and third floors. The part
where the fire occurred which is di-
rectly in the rear of Magistrate An
thongs office has not been occupied
since the Hynsons left it year OF
more ago. No one can account for
the fire taking place. Had the fire
gained headway it would have
jeopardized the building adjoining
in which is located John Mannering'
paper and paint store and the post
Office as we'll as other buildings con
tiguous thereto.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
MRS. A. E. JARDlNE ROBBED

Sneak Thief Enters Her Home In At
lantic City and Make Way With Jewels
While Mr.. and Mrs. Jardine were
out on the front lawn of their resi-
dence in Atlantic City last Friday,
a sneak thief entered their house
and robbed her of valuable jewels
and $20.0 in money. The sneak
representing himself to be an cleo
trio light man, appeared at the back
door and was admitted by the maid.
He asked the way up stairs and
after spending some little time,
came down and reported that several
new bulbs were needed which would
be supplied by the wagon which
was around the corner. In passing
out the lawn he made pleasant re-
mark to Mr.. and Mrs. Jardine.
Nothing was thought of it until later
when Mrs. Jardine discovered that
her beautiful diamond rings, solitaire
and clusters, some pearl rings, $40
in money, Edwards gold watch and
signet ring had been stolen. She at
once reported the case to the electric
light company and to dc dttectives, but
to no avail. The sneak thief made
good his escape.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
ANOTHER RACEAT DRIVING PARK
Local Association Outline a Program
Which Will Be interesting

The Gentlemen Driving Park AS
sociation of Clayton have arranged
another interesting program which
will be given tomorrow, Thursday
afternoon at the track on the Lap
ham farm. Five classes have been
arranged which promise better sport
than at the opening meet. The
classes nave been selected with care
and some interesting contests will
be pulled off. The races will start
promptly at 1.S0 O'Clock; admission
25 cents; grandstand 10 cents. Ladies
admitted to grandstand free. A
member of the Association will be on
the grounds to sell tickets. Many
of the horses have already arrived
and Joseph 7. Kennard, the trainer,
is having them in charge. The
classes and those who will contest
are as follows: Glass A, Trot-
Mack, Norris Truax, Smyrna; Andy
Ann, L. Hirons, Smyrna; Ran
Marshall, H. B. Clark, Kenton
Bolton, Malcolm Burris, Clayton
Prince, j. R. Clements, Clayton.
Glass b, Pace-Cecil, l. L. Lapham,
Clayton; Rowdy Boy, H. H. Pratt,
Smyrna; Lady Thompson, W. C. A.
Thompson, Chestertown, Md. Glass
C, Trot-Lord Delaware, Edward
Boggs, Cheswold; Helen Wheeler, c.
S. Price, Warwick. Md; March,
Carroll Price, Middletown, Del
Class D, TrOt-Ignore, R. H. Hol-
lett, Clayton; Delaware Girl, H. M.
Price, Kirkwood; Victor, Leroy Rob.
> erts, Kenton. Colt Race-Bess, Ed
ward Donovan, Brenford; Princess
]. E. Wilson, Clayton; David B.
Albert Storey, Chestertown, Md.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
FIRST REGISTRATION DAY

Registrars Put on 1875 Names, los in
the First and 81 in the Second District
Saturday was the first Registra-
tion Day at which voters are to
qualify for the coming election.
The Registrars of Smyrna put on 1876
names. John S. Griffin, registrar of
the first election district qualified
105 names and John S. Anthony of
the second election district qualified
81 names. Two years ago 298 name
were qualified on the first day, AZ
more than on Saturday last, but this
additional interest was probably due
from the fact that it was a Presi-
Dental year. Full and ample oppor-
tunity IS however given for every
voter to become qualified. The
Registrars will sit again on August
10, 20, September II and October %
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
CHICKEN THIEVES MAKE A HAUL
Visit Farms of w. D Hudson, Wood
Ennis, John |. Bradley and Others

Visit Farms of w. D Hudson, Wood
Ennis, John |. Bradley and Others
Farmers in the vicinity Of Smyr-
ma and Clayton have been much an
noyed of late by chicken thieves who
make their visits during the night
and rob some Of the best and
choicest henneries. Recently John L.
Bradley had 800 chickens stolen.
Wood Ennis, who recently purchased
the L. E. Anthony farm, had the
largest of his young stock taken from
him. Former Register of Wills w.
D. Hudson, had his farm visited
and big haul made from his hen
merry. Nehemiah Durham suffered the
worst of all for the thieves made
complete job of his and did not leave
one single chicken behind. An effort
is being made to capture the night
marauders and have them suffer the
full extent of the law Other chicken
raisers are on the alert and are pre-
pared to shoot the first thief that
molests them.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
LAWSUIT OVER STOLEN HORSE
Animal Found After Seve al Months in
Possession of Harry Simpler.


Possession of Harry Simpler.
The horse belonging to Richard
Wells, a gypsy, which disappeared
on April % from the camp pitched in
the Cavender Woods on the road lead
ing from Smyrna to Leipsic, and
which was advertised for by William
H. Collins, proprietor of the Smyrna
Horse Exchange, was located. Satur-
day in the possession of Harry Sim
pier on the farm of Frank Truax.
Simpler is an employee on the farm
and represented the horse as belong
ing to him. Yesterday Simpler was
placed under arrest by Constable
Goldsborough and arraigned before
Magistrate H. S. Anthony. He was
held in 500 bail for his appearance
at Court. Mr.. Truax, who is an in
nocent party in the case, was held in
the same amount for a witness.
Bail in each case was promptly fur.
! nished.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
WHEAT YIELD AT TOWNSEND
j. r. Carpenter Gets 80 Bushels to
the Acre From 90 Acres

Townsend, Aug. 9.-John R. Car
penter is the champion wheat grower
of this section for the present year,
he having secured an average of 80
bushels per acre from 80 scres. L.
M. Naylor secured 80 bushels per
acre off of stubble ground and q
bushels per are off of stock ground.
Other wheat averages in this section
are as follows: w. E. Hart, 25
bushels per acre; Thomas Lattomus,
%; W. A. Scott, 81; George W.
Naylor, 20; Walter S. Money, 20.
Thomas Lattomus on his newly pur-
chased farm known as the "Ellis
farm secured an average of 20
bushels to the acre.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
MANY WANT TO BE TEACHERS
Sixty Young Women and Three Men
Take New Castle County Examination

Sixty Young Women and Three Men
Take New Castle County Examination
Between fifty and sixty young
women and three young men took
examinations Friday in Wilmington.
County Superintendent H. R. Spaid
does not know how many vacancies
there will be. A number of those
who took the examination were
county teaches whose certificates of
qualification had expired. Several
of the young women were graduates
of the Wilmington Training School,
though the larger number were from
high schools throughout the county.
The positions sought will pay from
S35 to $40 month. Prof. Spaid has
promised to sNnd out the certificates
on August Is. A first grade certifi-
cate is good for five years, and
second grade document for two years.
Mt. Pleasaont School District, No.
81, has voted for a new school house,
but because opinion is divided as to
whether a one room or a two room
/ building should be erected, little
progress has as yet been made.
Oakhill, near Blackbird, in the low
er part of the county, voted Friday
on an addition of another room to
the present one room structure.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
MANY FROM SMYRNA AT CAMP
Hear Fine Program on Temperance
Day'-Mrs. Kate {. Smithers Talks
and Gives Temperance Greeting

Hear a Fine Program on Temperance
DaY'-Mrs. Kate E. Smithers Talks
and Gives Temperance Greeting
Temperance Day" at Camden
Camp drew a good crowd, which
heard an interesting program Thurs
day. More than a dozen from
Smyrna, which included Mrs. Kate
E. Smithers, the State W. C. T. U.
president, who gave greeting and
a few remarks, were present. The
Rev. Leonard White who spoke in
the morning, made one of the best
speeches of the camp, showing a full
knowledge of the situation between
the so-caled "wet" and dry"
elements. Elmer Ellingsworth
Blades, of Seaford, known as the
college boy orator, gave the tenn
perance Grafton which won the prize
at Delaware College. The Rev.
John Mayhem Fulton, field secretary
for temperance of the Presbyterian
General Assembly, made the after
noon address, presenting scientific
argument on the temperance subject.
The exercises for the day, which also
included singing and reading, were
under the direction Of the new w
c. T. U. president for Kent county,
Mrs. Imogene R. Clifton, of FELTON,.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
SMYRNA AND DOVER GIVEN
A NEW CATHOLIC PRIEST
FATHER WALDRON PROMOTED
TO PASTORATE IN WILMINGTON
St. PolYcarp, Smyrna, and Holy Gross,
Dover. To Have New Pastor in APP
pointment of Rev. Father Comisky

st. PolYcarp, Smyrna, and Holy Cross
Dover. To Have New Pastor in APP
pointment of Rev. Father Comisky
Rev. Thomas F. Waldron, who has
been pastor of Holy Cross, r. C.
Chucch at Dover for 13 years and
pastor of St. Polycarps Church,
Smyrna, for the same length of time
has been promoted by Bishop Mon
oghan of the Wilmington Diocese to
be pastor of St. Paul's R. C. Church,
Wilmington, and Rev. Edward c.
Higgins will be the first assistant
pastor. Rev. James COmiskey of St.
Paul's will succeed Father Waldron
at Dover and Smyrna. Father Co
miskey was recently in New Castle
in charge of St. Peters R. C. Church
during the absence of Rev. Frederick
V. Campbell. while the latter was
in Europe. Father Comiskey created
a strong bond of kindly feeling and
friendship with the people of New
Castle. No time has been named
for the change to become effective,
but it will be within a few days.
The appointments relieve Bishop
Monaghan, who has been acting pastor
of St 'Paul's Church. He will move
to the Episcopal residence Of the
/ Wilmington Dioce e, Delaware ave-
nue. and Franklin street, within a
short time. The building is being
remodeled and made suitable for a
residence of the bishop. The ap-
pointment of Father Waldron to St.
Paul's Church, Wilmington, will be
! pleasing to the people of the parish,
and while it will cause some regret
to the people of Dover parish, they
will be pleased at his promotion and
will find in their new pastor a loyal
priest, whose worth cannot be over
estimated and to whom It is a pleas
ure to know. He will look well
after the interest of the parish anC
the people. Father Waldron has fol-
years been popular among the people
of all creeds and is beloved by non
Catholics as we'll as members of tn,
faith in the lower counties, as wei
as other parts of the State, wher'
he is known. His visits to Smyrn;
were always looked forward to ant
while Smyrna like Milford and othe
towns were missions attached t
nover Parish Father Waldron as th
pastor of St. Polycarps R. c. Churc
Smyrna, did a good work here. Hi
affable nature and ever readiness t
respond to the call for assistanc
: have endeared him to the people
The promotion is as a reward for hi
strenuous work in conducting tn
Dover Smyrna parish and loOkin
after the people of Milford and til
t construction of the beautiful me-
e church of worship at that place.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
CAMDEN CAMP COMES TO CLOSE
Shut Down Sunday Night After a
Successful Season.

Camden Camp closed after longer
season than usual, Sunday night, and
after two sermons by the Rev. AL
fred Wagg, of Trenton, N. j. 1t is
estimated that g, 900 country people
attended the camp during the day.
The Sunday previous the attendance
was over 5000. The dry weather
interfered somewhat with travel and
the dust made the attendance less
pleasant than the previous Sunday.
This Sabbath has come to be about
the only big campmeeting day now,
as farmers were all to busy. they
claim, to leave home for worship in
the woods or social reunion during
the week.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
BIRTHDAY OF JAMES 3. CONNER
Felton's Grand Old Man, Father of Mrs.
j. w. Clifton of Smyrna, is Honored


Feiton's grand old man, James B.
Conner, father of Mrs. John W.
Clifton, of this town, celebrated his
eighty-sixth birthday anniv ersary
last Thursday. Friends from dis
tauce and those at home sent him
numerous birthday cards, the texts
of which were appropriate to the
religious life led by Mr.. Conner, and
he read these messages with great
pleasure. At dinner he entertained
his children, Mrs. Alice c. Bailey,
and Senator Alvan B. Conner, of
FELTON,, and Mrs. John ". Clifton,
of Smyrna, and his daughter-in-law,
Mrs. A. B. Conner. In the evening,
he entertained his neighbors. Mr..
Conner is a retired farmer and land
owner of fine physique, and for forty
years he was the agent of the Penn
sylvanis Railroad at FELTON,, famous
for years as a great fruit station.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Elizabeth Wells Wife of Francis
Wells and Mother of George B.
Wells, Philadelphia Halter, Expires

Wells, Philadelphia Halter, Expires
Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan Wells,
wife of Francis Wells, one of
Smyrna's S oldest and most estimable
women died at 10. 80 O'Clock Friday
evening after a long illness, aged
76 years. She had been a sufferer
for more than twenty years, through
out which she displayed a patience
and a fortitude that was remarkable.
Her long illness and suffering came
to an end peacefully. She fell to
sleep and her sweet spirit passed out
to its eternal reward. The deceased,
who was a daughter of the late James
Buchanan, was born July Z. 1884 and
spent nearly her whole life in this
vicinity. She married early Francis
Wells, the well-known commission
man, and with the exception of the
few years they resided in Philadel-
phia and ewes, she has lived in
Smyrna. When in better health she
was much interested in church and
/ benevolent work, was a charter mem
Der of the Good Templars, a w. C.
7. U. worker, and with the late Mrs
Jerman was deeply interested in
those religious parlor meetings which
later eliminated in the founding of
Jerman Chapel. one of Smyrna $ we'll
known religious organizations. De-
ceased was a good woman, full of
good works and it was unfortunate
indeed that the hand of affliction
should have fallen upon her al time
when she was most needed Besides
her husband she is survived by five
children as follows: George B. Wells
the well-known halter of Philadel-
phia; William Wells of Philadelphia
Mrs. M F. Carey, of Smyrna, an
invalid daughter who at this writing
is critically i'll and not expected to re-
cover; Samuel Wells. of Holmesburg,
Pa. and Joseph E. Wells, farmer,
near Smyrna. Deceased is also sur
vived by one sister, Mrs. S. L.
Lightwardt, of Baltimore. Funeral
services were held at Asbury M. E.
Church, Monday afternoon at two
O'Clock and interment was made il
. the family plot in st Peters Epis
| copal Cemetery, the Rev. A. S
: Mowbray officiating.
Death of Mrs. William M. Prouse
Mrs. William M. Prouse, wife O
w. M. Prouse. prominent merchan
, of Magnolia, died in a 2hiladelphi
hospital on last Thursday afternool
. where she had been taken the nigh
before for treatment. Mrs. Prous
was about 55 years of age and leave
her husband and two children, Shan
ley Prouse and Mrs. Herbert L. Rice
. of Wilmington, two sisters, Mrs. E
> C. MacNichol, wife of Rev. E. {
= MacNichol, and Mrs. John Come
= and one brother, Caleb VanBurkalOv
= of Magnolia.
= Death of Elizabeth Reynolds Turner
y Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Turner, {
" this town, have the sympathy of Il
community in the loss of their infal
Sc daughter, Elizabeth Reynolds, WI
IF died suddenly Monday morning, age
ia months, after but II hours Hines
I'd Funeral services this (Wednesda!
j, afternoon at o clock at the res
at dence of Mrs. c. A. Winford {
I'd Commerce street. Interment at o.
I'd Fellows Cemetery, Rev. a. S. Nov
II bray, of Asbury M. E. Churc
lgN officiating.
lg --~-
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
REMEDY FOR BUNT IN WHEAT
Delaware College Experiment Station
Outlines Course For Farmers.

In answer to an inquiry concern
ing "Bunt" or so called "Bust' in
wheat in this vicinity, the Delaware
College Experimental Station officials
advise farmers to avoid such grain if
possible an1 secure clean seed. In
case, however, it is desired to main
tain any particular variety of wheat
after bunt had appeared the seed
should first be screened thoroughly
and then treated with formalin as
follows: Zone pint of formalin in
30 gallons of water. Immerse grain
for two hours and then spread out
and dry thoroughly. F"
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
CHESWOLD WOMEN IN RUNAWAY
Horse Scares at an Automobile and
Runs Into a Telephone Pole


Cheswold, Aug. 9.-An accident
encountered in Cheswold last Sunday
week by Mrs. M. A. Catterson, Miss
r. Ella Catterson and their little
boy when their horse took fright at
an auto nearly costing them their
lives, has been a subject much dis
cussed among us as to the rights of
the road. The ladies were driving
their faithful and trusted family
horse, but the whizzing auto close on
him, he made a dash and soon the
carriage was suddenly checked by
contact with telephone pole and
some bruises, a general shakeup with
some breakage was considered a
most fortunate outcome.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10

L. M. Price Sells Auto; Buys Another
L. M. Price has sold his E. M. F.
car to John E. George of Sudlers-
Vile, and has purchased a new
model 1911 pattern Of the same car
with the latest modern Improvements.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10

New Rector to Take Hold Next Sunday
Rev. W. F. R. Arthurs, the new
lv elected rector of St. Peters
Church. will enter upon his duties in
this Parish next Sunday and will
officiate at all the services.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
Improving BIackbird Canning Factory

IIIIPI VFIIlb DItESN'J'' q ~RR'''''''t5 0~F0'I
Blackbird, Aug. 9.-Mr. Mortimer
Records, who recently purchased the
canning establishment at Blackbird
station, is making it up-to-date
to be ready as quickly as possible
for the canning season which will
soon be on.
Smyrna times., 1910-08-10
FOUR PHYSICIANS ATlCHESWOLD
Town Which cad None Now Has
PLENTY and Citizens Feel Secure

Cheswold. Aug. 9.-Dr. G. II.
Riggin, of Brooklyn, is announced
to locate in Cheswold this week as is
also DIR. Dodd, of Lewes, and two
others are said to be on the way
here. We should therefore with
this ouartette have a feeling of Sc
curity. Even should dread epideln-
ic befall US we would be we'll able
to battle with It. DR.. S. G. Knight
recently our physician is located at
Randall, Minnesota.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-20
Great Sale Ladies' Suits.

'Tis fact, we can show you more
stvlish and u p-to-the-minute Ladies and
Misses Coat Suits than you Will hnd III
all Nevberry put together. Our bus1-
ness in the reody-to-wear department
has grown by leaps and bounds. From
S.. 50 to 5000 you can see the g1eat-
est values in Newberry. Don't ta1I TO
visit this grand department, second Hoor
RIGHT. Alterations free and tit guaran-
teed to every one.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-20
Not That Commercial.
Louisville Times.

Louisville Times.
I'VE Yankees are commercial" said
Judge Albion E. Walcott, of Vermont.
at a commercial travellers banquet q
Atlantic City, but we're not as COM
mercial as the Southerner would make
out.
"The SoUtherner declares that ty-
nicaI Yankee once visited the South
Here said guide 10 him one d9>%
here, right :n this room, sir, Wash,
iagton received MS first commission.
:The Yankee frightened up.
"sWhat per cent commission was It?
ne as.,eI.*
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-20
Had the Appearance.
st. Louis Times

st. Louis Times.
Mistress (proud)-My husband
BRIDGET, is a colonel in the militia.
Bridget-I thought as. much, ma'am
Sure. he's tn foine malicious look he
has, ma'am.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-20
Dress Goods.

50 pieces fine Dress Goods up to S5c'
value 4Sc. yd.
100 pieces fine Dress Goods upt0 $3.50
value CSC. yd.
10 pieces fine Broad Cloth $3.50 value
SI.64 yard.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-09-20
MILLINERY.

Every train that pushes it's cow-catcher
by the depot of Newberry brings US new Mil
linery. Thousands of new Hats will be on
display opening day. Our milliners are
working day and night shaping up this
mighty collection for opening days, Thurs
day and Friday, September % and %. We
cordially invite the ladies of Newberry, and
surrounding counties to visit this grand dis
play on those days.