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Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
DR.. ROLAND DWIGHT GRANT
Will Lecture at Opera House Saturday
Evening, Subject "Trees of Eden
or Snakes of Paradise

DR.. Roland Dwight Grants lee
ture will be the next number of the
Smyrna High School course of en-.
tertainments. This number will be
given in the Opera House this Satur-
day evening next, December 10th.
DR.. Grant will lecture to US on the
Subject of "Trees of Eden, or
Snakes in Paradise. The lecturer
says a real lecture is a microscope
through which an audience sees
clearly and entertainingly things
they could not see without that
lecture. Hence there should not
be but one object at time under
the object glass, to insure clearness.
Hence his motto is Topics Touch
ed With Light - and not "Topics
Lightly Touched. This is why the
great Joseph Cook says that there
is little to be added when DIR.
Grant is done with the discussion of
topic, and yet DR.. Grants lectures
are so full of fun and laughter, with
all their depth, that Gilman Parker
says, elf you have good story tell
it to DR.. Grant and let him tell it
over to you so you can appreciate
it," 1t is said, however, that the
great amount to be laughed at is not
/ produced by stories, but by the un-
expected and surprising turns in his
way of putting even the most pro-
found things. This is so true that
one Opera House manager says DR..
Grant lectures are better than the
minstrels, more points of laughter,
and oceans of good things to carry
away. No one can escape this
lecture-because he says he does not
enjoy lecture, for there is more
entertainment in the lecture than il
any other sO-called entertainment.
There are more laugh-provoking
qualities than in any entertainment
not in stories, but in startling anC
unexpected changes of thought anC
this is true wit. General admission
tickets are on sale now and tn,
chart for reserved seats will open ol
Friday morning at Weldon's dru,
, store. Come one, come all an
bring your friends with you.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
FIRE ALARM: YESTERDAY NOON
Residence of George Newsom, Cum
minis Street. Catches Fire

Residence of George Newsom, Cum
minis Street. Catches Fire
A fire alarm at noon Yesterday
when the wind was blowing a strong
northeaster, caused much anxious
concern when it was learned that the
residence of George Newsom, corner
of Cummins and Benson streets, of
this town, was on fire. BY the time
the Smyrna Hose Company arrived
on the scene the fire was out, having
been extinguished with buckets.
The fire was caused by a defective
hue in the kitchen chimney. The
promptness of our volunteer Hose
Company was matter of much ap-
probation for had the fire gained
headway it would have been awful to
combat in the face of the driving
wind and snow.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
SIXTY-ONE CARLOADS APPLES
Shipped From Farm of S. H. Derby,
Near Wyoming, This Season

wear wyoming, ! MS season
That Delaware is becoming famed
for it's apples and it's soil especially
adapted to their culture is found
from the fact that one farmer alone
has shipped 81 carloads of the lus-
cious fruit. Samuel H. Derby, the
Kent county apple grower, has COM
pleted the harvesting and cold stor-
ing of his crop, which is a credit to
Delaware soil and Delaware effort.
He loaded sixty-one carloads with
barrels of apples, an average of FIVE
baskets to the barrel, and 200 barrels
to the large freight car. The apples
are all of the show or fancy order
and will command high prices this
winter. MIR. Derby is a scientific
grower, spraying and pruning for
perfection by an organized system,
and his fruit shows massive size and
the pink of perfection, with that high
color which is so much in demand
among commission men.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
PARLIAMENTRY DRILL AT CLUB

Mrs. E. {. Caulk Vice Pres. at Large
of State W. c. T. U. Conducts it.
The women of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club were very much entertain
ed on Friday afternoon when Mrs
E. E. Caulk. of Dover, conducted
Parliamentary Drill. Those present
took a more active part than was ex-
pected and the hour for adjournment
arrived before the interest abated.
Another drill in the near future is
anticipated. Miss Anna Talbot and
Miss Julia Hum delighted the audi
ence with a fine rendition of "Ls
TraViata Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
SMYRNA GRANGE OFFICERS
Former AssembIyman William II. Arm,
strong Heads the Organization.

Former AssembIyman William II. Arm,
strong Heads the Organization.
Smyrna Grange entered into its
annual election Saturday afternoon
when all business was dispensed
with and officers for the ensuing
year elected as follows: William H.
Armstrong, master; John Price,
overseer; j. A. Latta, lecturer; !;
George Conway, steward; Archie
McClain, assistant steward; r. E.
Cantwell. chaplain: H. G. Blendt,
secretary; Hazel, gate keeper
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, ceres; Mrs.
John Price, pomona; Mrs. William
H. Armstrong, fora; and Mrs. John
Lockerman, lady assistant steward.
Next Saturday the Grange will make
a fraternal visit to Cheswold and the
Saturday following they will be ad-
dressed at Grange Hall, Smyrna, by
Rev. j. E Franklin.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07

Brothers Celebrate Their Goth Birth
day at Home of Jacob Spicer Near
Blackbrd Saturday Afternoon.
Blackbird, Dec ga notable
occ lsion which brought together a
happy family reunion took place
Satur ay at the home of the Spicers
near Backbird, when Jacob H
Spicer and his brother, Major
Spicer, of Phiade 'ptia, twin broth
ers, celebrated their Seth birthday.
A fatted goose AMI sumptuous
chicken dime was seved between
the hours of three and four O'Clock,
followed with a bountiful repast of
fruit, cake and other good things.
A happy gathering made merry the
occasion after which Frank c Smith
took some of the visitors out in his
automobile. Mr. Smith put his cay
at the service of the family to and
from Blackbird Station 20 meet the
trains. The evening was spent in
music ard social pastimes, the
affair closing with a beautiful
prayer by Mr.. Solomon T. Davis
and a chorus in which everybody
joined, "God be With You Till We
Meet Again" Those present were.
Major Spicer, Philadelphia; Solomon
T. Davis ard wife, John Davis and
wife, FELTON,; Albert Gray and wife,
st. Georges; Charles Spicer and
wife. John Spicer and wife, Edgar
Spicer and wife, Tony Spicer. Will
liam Weldon and wife, Middletown;
Miss Lula Spicer, Georgetown
Joseph Hutchison and wife, David
Hutchison and wife, Mrs. Kate Hut
Gibson, Dan Jones and wife, Towns
end; William Car Y and wife. Joseph
Hutchisoa and wife. Frank Smith anC
wife, Mr.. Hill. Joseph Hutch;son,
Jr. and wife, James A. Buckson and
wife, Miss Ethel Marker, Miss
Ethel Fenemore, MIR. and Mrs
Jacob H. Spicer and Mr. and Mrs
William Spicer.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
TWO ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Cheswold Citizens Receive Hearty
Congratulations Thursday.
Cheswold, Dec. 6;-The birthday
anniversary of Mrs. M. j. Smith as
also the marriage anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs Jefferson Cooper was a
coincidence last Thursday. Mrs.
Cooper is a niece of Mrs. Smith
MIR. Cooper is a son of Richard M
Cooper and is in the merchantiIe
business. Congratulations and cards
were exchanged throughout the day.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Joseph l. Collins Smyrna's Well
Known Brick Mason Dead-Former
Kenton Boy Dies at SudIersville.

Kenton Boy Dies at SudIersvile.
Joseph L. Collins, for many years
one of Smyrna's best known brick
masons, died Wednesday night last
after lingering illness in his 65th |
year. Recently he suffered a stroke
from which time he began to go
down and his death occasioned no
surprise. Deceased spent nearly his
whole life in Smyrna, was quiet and
Industrious and was recognized as a
good mechanic. He is survived by
his widow and five children as fol-
lows: Mrs. William Boggs, Clay
ton; Mrs. William Robinson, Miss
Beulah Collins, Mr.. Joseph Collins
and Miss Martha Collins, of this
town. Funeral services were held
Sunday Afternoon at his late residence
on West Commerce street in charge
of Rev. F. w. R. Arthurs, of St.
Peters Church. Interment was
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended
and many fri ends paid their last re
spect to the deceased by following
the remains to its last resting
place.
Former Kenton Boy Dies at Sudlersville
John S. Clark, aged 35 years, son
of the late John N. Clark, of Kenton,
and Mrs. Mary f. Busteed OF SuC-
lersville, Md, died at the home of
his mother in Sudlersville after a
lingering illness from tuberculosis.
His untimely death is deeply regret
ted for none knew him but held him
in high esteem. Until his health
failed, deceased was a farmer on
the old homestead near Kenton a~d
had every prospect of success.
After the disease had taken hold OF
him, he went to the home of his
mother, Mrs. Busteed, at Sudlers'
vile, where he remRined until he
died. Mr.. Harry Clark. of neal
Kenton, is a brother. Funera
services were held at Sudlersvil'
yesterday and the remains wer'
. brought to Smyrna on the Afternoon
train and inferred in Odd Fellow
!, Cemetery.
Mrs. R. LaffertY Dies in Jones' Nee
Mrs. Rachel Lafferty died at he
home in Jones Neck, on Novembe
"a, in her 89th year. Funeral serSi
ces were held Monday with inter
ment in Presbyterian Cemetery
Dover. Her husband, Jacksc
Lafferty, died in 1876. She is SUI
:. vived by the following children
James F.. Denney W., Oliver j.
: William H., Willard S., Mrs
Amanda C. Kemp and Miss Sallie A
Lafferty. She is also survived b
thirty grandchildren and eight gres
grandchildren. Mrs. Lafferty was
: member of the Methodist ChurC
Z about 20 years.
n Mrs. Anna r. Stanley Dead.
J.; Mrs. Annie R. Stanley, aged s.
died at her home in Sudlersvillt
> Md, formerly resident of Smyrn
/ Saturday after a lingering Hines
l' She had been great sufferer f
" several weeks. Deceased is su
IN vived by four sons as follow
s. James Stanley, Bear Station; Ba
Us ard Stanley, Philadelphia, and w
l. liam and Benjamin Stanley, of tt
+ town. Funeral services were he
yesterday and intement was made
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rev. W.
Matthews officiating.
TX Mrs. Walton Learned of Dover De
Bertha E., wife of Walton
on Learned, formerly of Dover, di
November %, at their residence
n Hudson, N. Y. She is survived
a husband and twn chi1dran
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
ENTERPRI SING r. F. D. CARRIER
Marriott Archer Makes Delivery Wagoi
Complete For Route No. :.

Marriott Archer Makes Delivery Wagon
Complete For Route No. {.
Marriott F. Archer. r. F. d.
Carrier of Route l, who recently
succeeded his father, the late Charles
B. Archer, the first rural carrier ap-
pointed IN Delaware, is showing con-
siderable enterprise in his position.
Monday he put on his route a new
delivery wagon mounted on a wire
wheeled running gear. The body
is built after the style of the en-
closed delivery wagon with compart-
ments for keeping and asserting
mail and an improvised heating sys-
TEN under the seat. The wagon is
a work of art and a credit to his
skill and workmanship. Carrier
Archer is true in his patriotism for
"Uncle Sam" for he has painted the
whole outfit in the national colors,
red, white and blue.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Announcements Made Concerning Sun
day and Mid-Week Services.

Those who were absent from the
services last Sunday missed two
most earnest and helpful sermons
preached by the pastor, Rev. j. E.
Franklin. The prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening of this week as
usual at 7.30.-On Thursday after
noon the Home and Foreign Mission
airy Society will meet at the home
of Mrs. G. w. Taylor. All who
wish to come to this meeting are
welcome. COMMITTEES have been
appointed and arrangements being
made for the Sunday School Christ
mas entertainment. The services
will be as usual next Sunday at
1920 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
Shot and Captured a Large Eagle.

Shot and Captured Large Eagle.
Discovering an eagle with its tall
lows in the back of duck along
the road near his farm, Harry
Blendt, Jr., procured gun and
shot it. The shot did not kill, and
the bird, a large specimen, was
captured and taken to his home.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
FIRST REAL WINTER WEATHER

SNOW Storm VISITS his oeCtlon Won-
day Night and Mercury Takes Drop
While some cold and frosty
weather has been experienced in
Smyrna and vicinity, the first real
winter weather was not experienced
until Monday when snow storm set
in with a driving cold northeaster
The next morning found the ground
covered with snow to the depth Of
about six inches on the level. The
small boy resurrected his sled in
high glee and the first real winter
sport was experienced. Several
sleighs were out.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
ANNOUNCED HER ENGAGEMENT
Miss Catherine Stayton Betrothed to
Mr.. Frank SHAKESPEARE of Dover.

"''N O''N0SPe'e VI OONe''
Miss Catherine Stayton, daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. William H. Stay
ton, entertained her girl friends al
an afternoon tea on Saturday at
which time her engagement was an
nounced to Mr.. Frank Shakespeare,
of Dover. All the members of, the
Five Hundred Club, of Smyrna, were
present and Miss Mary Fisher, Miss
Virgins. Miss Ida Frazier, Miss
Fish, Miss Louise Cole, Miss Mary
Carrow, of Dover. Mr.. Shakespeare,
the groom-elect is associated with
Vic Clark in the realestate business
at Dover.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07

White Hall School to Have Box Social
White Hall School will hold a box
social at the home of Mrs. William
Lafferty, Friday evening, December
9. Proceeds for benefit of school
All are welcome. Ladies bring
boxes. Ice cream and cake for sale
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
NEW ADDITION TO SMYRNA
HIGH SCHOOL OCCUPIED
CONTRACTOR RUST TURNS OVER
BUILDING TO THE PRINCIPAL
Occupied by the High School Pupils
For the First Time Monday
Change in Lower Grades

After considerable waiting and
delay the Smyrna High School
pupils with Principal Earhart and
vice principal Miss Laura Lefty
moved Monday to their new quar-
ters on the third floor which has just
been completed by Contractor E.
M. Rust. The contract was given
out in the summer and at the time
was expected to be ready the first
or middle of October but the delays
in getting lumber and material,
especially mill work, knocked into
all calculations. The room is now
practically completed and with its
new and modern desks, blackbOards
and equipment, makes fine show
ing and a comfortable place. The
High School Department now occu-
pies the entire third floor which is
fitte& out with assembly and recita
tion rooms. The removal OF High
School grades to the third floor
necessitated some changes in the
lower grades to relieve the. congest-
ed conditions and to make room for
the new primary grade to be con-
Quoted by Miss Darrah, recently
elected teacher. This was
brought about by some of the teach
ers moving up a room. Miss Anna
Beckett took the room on second
floor vacated by the High School
and all the teachers changed rooms
with the exception of Miss Griffith,
Miss Hongh and Miss Parrott, who
retained their old rooms. With large r
quarters, the High School starts out
better fitted and equipped than ever
and with a brighter future than ever
under the efficient training OF
Principal Earhart and Miss Lefty.
movement is now on foot for &
High School Paper, a periodical to bt
issued monthly by the pupils. Under
the administration of Charles Howell
LeF=vre ESQ.,, who was then princi
pal, school paper was issued en-
titled, "The Mysticus Amicus.
lasted about a year and went out
Whether tn is old paper will be re
vived and its name retained has no
been decided. Principal Earhar
feels that a well-conducted pape
will be an incentive for work and
good training to the pupils.
The regular meeting of the Cicer
oman Literary Society of the Smyr
ma High School was held Friday
December 2, and the followin
officers elected: President, Harr
M. Grieves; vice president, Williar
Matthews: secretary, Margaret Dunn
corresponding secretary, c. RaymoL
Cummins; pianist, Pearl H. Jacobs
assistant pianist, j. Reynolds Wi
son; librarian Frar kiln AndersC
A committee was also appointed
the president to drill the Society
Parliamentary Rules and Regulation
The committee was, viz Mr.. Linnea'
B. Earhart, chairman; William
Stayton, Jr., Florence Darrah, Ma
garet Postles and Amelia Winford
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
HAND LACERATED BY SAW
Samuel Emery Saves Member by Hav-
ing Thereon a Glove

Cheswold, Dec. 6.-While saving
wood one day last week by steam
power, Samuel Emory's gloved hand
accidentally came in contact with
the saw and it is most fortunate for
him that he got off with a torn
glove and lacerated hand that will
heal in few days. Had it not
been for the glove, the accident might
have been worse.
Smyrna times., 1910-12-07
SPlCER TWINS CELEBRATE

Brothers Celebrate Their 66th Birth
day at Home of Jacob Spicer Near
BlaCkbird Saturday Afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-18
SNOW WAS TOO DEEP
And the Pr0hi Convention Was
Minus a Large Number
Of Delegates.
CHAFIN MAKES AN ADDRESS

Being too disagreeable for repre-
sentative attendance at the prohibi-
ton convention of Wayne county, at
Rhoda Temple, North A street, yes
terday afternoon, those assembled
decided to postpone the work before
the convention until late in March,
after hearing the address of Eugene
w. Chain, former "prohi" candidate
for president on the subject of "One
Standard of Morals for Town, Coun-
W, State and Nation.'' He endorsed
the candidacy of Samuel Lambert of
Liberty for joint senator from Union
and Wayne counties.
At the March convention delegates
to the state convention to be held in
Indianapolis, April 6 and Z, will be
selected. Wayne county is entitled
to eleven. The district convention of
this party is to be held in New Cas-
tie tonight. 1t is probable that some
Of the Wayne county prohibitionists
will attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-18
Indigestion
Relief in Five Minutes and Permanent
Cure or Money Back.


When Leo H. Fine states that he
has a remedy that is guaranteed to
cure any man or woman who suffers
from food fermentation which causes
belching, sour stomach, gas eructa-
tons, heartburn and lump of lead feel
ing in the abdomen or money back
what are the poor stomach sufferers
in Richmond and vicinity going to do
about it?
The name of this most remarkable
stomach prescription is Mona Most
people call them Mona stomach tab
let's because they know that there is
stomach disorders. Here is one opin-
ion:
Il have been troubled with indiges-
ton for more than a year. | bought
one box of Mona and it cured me-
Now l would not be without a box in
the house for $4,000. 1t saves a lot
of doctor bills when you can be cured
for 50 cents.
You can use my name if you want
to.-Arthur Sederquest. Nichols
St, Wakefield. Mass. Nov Z. 1909.
Mona stomach tablets cost 30
! cents box at druggists everywhere
and at Leo II. Fines
Booths Pills will give constipation
sufferers joyful surprise. 25c.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-18
A SAVAGE WITCH.

HE Life Was Saved by the Chief %
the Quiah Tribe.
The author Of Heroes Of Modern
Crusades." the Rev. Edward Gilliat.
NJ. A. at one time master Of Harrow
school. says in his book that he had
years ago the privilege Of meeting thu
king Of the Quiah country. Tetti Aga
masong. at Harrow. The Quiah king
had been educated at st. Augustine's
college. Canterbury. and was able to
lecture to the Harrovians in good Eng
lish. In Ills lecture he told a quaint
story which brings one nearer to the
weird lives Of the Quiahs. small az
ricultural and trading tribe Of inof-
fensive characters on the west coast
of Africa.
''In my country" said the king. I'VE
have no prisons: therefore IL Gull
prit is brought to me l must chop or
something-an ear or two, hand or a
foot-and he goes home sadder and
a wiser man. Just before I left for
England a chief came to my hut.
bringing prisoner.
"'What has he done. friend?
asked.
He is dangerous witch. o king.
He can turn himself into an alligator
Pooh. Nonsense! I don't believe
that old fashioned stuff
"'Oh. but we saw him do 1t down
by the big river
Indeed! Well. chief. tell me all
about it. You saw him yourself?'
".J did Wo were hunting nv the
banks of the river with our rifles
when all at once we saw a big alliga-
tor lying on a rock in the river. The
witch man was lying asleep in a ham,
mock some fifty yards away. oh. the
dangerous creature he is!
well king. do not laugh with
your eyes like that. for l am speaking
the truth. put up my rifle to shoot
the alligator: but. to our great fear. as
soon as fired this fellow rolled out
of his hammock and fell on the ground
and rubbed his back and swore be
was hurt.
Now. o king. If this witch had
not been inside the alligator how
could he have been hurt when l fired? !
gentlemen" concluded the king. 81
see you are laughing with your eyes
but it is very difficult to rule over &
people untaught and given over tc
superstition.
What did 1 do? why. if l had lef,
him free they would have killed him
as soon as l had gone on my ship. sc
l saved his life by chopping OF his
left ear"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-18
MODERN CHESS.
The Game Vastly Different From That
Of the Ninth Century.
will attend.

Tho Game Vastly Different From That
Of the Ninth Century.
Chess is but a game. a pastime, a
relaxation, but it has at times alb
sorbed the faculties of the intellectual
eulogy on the game was the remark
Of Sir Walter Raleigh. II do not wish
to live longer than l can play chess"
1t is certain that those who do not
play the game are quite unable to
form any conception of the high intel
lectual delights experienced by the
chess enthusiast.
The origin of chess has been sought
in vain. The fact Is the game has so
changed. developed and improved
down the course Of centuries that in
its present form it would not be rec
OgniZed by its inventor, if there ever
was one, The oldest chess problem on
record is thought to be that contained
in an ancient Persian manuscript at
tributed to Caliph Kalifen Mutasin
Billah. who reigned in Bagdad A. D.
S33 to $40. But the reader would have
to learn the old rules before it was
Ineligible. For example. the queen
could make move Of only one square
at time and that on a diagonal. but
4 queen promoted from a pawn was
allowed to make move Of two
squares diagonally. The bishop had
no power over any square except the
third from which it stood on its own
| diagonal line, but it was allowed to
vault over any piece that happened to
be between. In short. it was a totally
different game. Chess in the precise
form in which we know it and play it
today is a comparatively modern game
London Strand Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-18
TO HOLD MEMORIAL
Memory of Frances E. Willard
Will Be Kept Fresh in
This City.
SPECIAL SERVICE SUNDAY

The Frances E. Willard will hold
memorial services in the First NJ E.
church Sunday afternoon, February 20,
at , o'clock. The program has been
announced and will be as follows:
Hymn: "How Firm a Foundation
Congregation
Scripture Reading BY the Children
Prayer Rev. A. f. kenna
Solo: "My Mothers White Ribbon.
Mrs. Emma Hadley.
Address: "The Object OF the Com
memoration Meeting, and Brief
Biographical Sketch of Miss Will
lard" ......... Mrs. Allen d. Hole
Tribute to Miss Willard. Bessie Jones
SOlo-Selected. ...... .......
Leroy Lacy
Address: THE Present-Day Outlook
of the Temperance Reform
............ Rev. Levi Pennington
Address: What the Frances. E.
Willard Memorial Fund Has Ac-
complished'' -. Mrs. S. w. Traum
Music-Selected
First NJ. E. Church Quartet
Benediction-Rev. r. j. Wade.