Smyrna times., 1911-05-03

A committee consisting of gradu-
ates of the Dover High School has
been formulating a plan for the or
ganization of an Alumni Association
of the d. H. S.
Mary E. Walls, aged 70 years,
died at her home in Little Creek, |
Monday, April "a, after linger-
ing illness. The body was taken to
Philadelphia for burial.
Amos F. Layton and Miss Virgie |
H. Masten, of near Harrington,
were united in marriage at the M.
E. parsonage on Saturday evening,
April %, Rev. Warren Burr officiat-
ing.
Rev. John M. >Arters, formerly of
Wilmington, has been transferred
from the Wilmington Conference to
the Maine Conference, and stationed
at Portland.
Richard c. Carrow, our new fish
signment for young fish on Tuesday.
He placed them in several ponds,
including Silver Lake near Dover.
The P. o. S. of A. at Leipsic
will celebrate their anniversary on
Friday evening May IL, and music
for the occasion will be furnished by
the Peoples Church Glee Club of
Dover.
Henry G. Cowgirl has resigned his
position as secretary and treasurer
of Barnette Bros. Co., Dover, to
accept position with the E. l. Du-
Punt Powder Company, at Whining
ton. Mr.. Cowgirl left Wednesday
to take his new position.
Samuel G. Phillips brought the
first asparagus to Dover this week.
He cut six punches, which he easily
sold at 40 cents per bunch. Although
two weeks later han last year it ar
rived the same date on the year
previous.
Edward Pardee, a farmer near
Dover has a colt with FIVE well-de-
veloped feet. The extra foot pro-
trudes from one of it's hind legs.
Mr.. Pardee has had several offers
for the animal but refuses to sell
it.
Governor Pennewill appointed John
Bancroft of Wilmington, New Castle
County; Mrs. George w. Marshall,
of Milford, Kent County; and Mrs.
Lewis Mustard, of Lewes, Sussex
County, to be members of the State
tuberculosis Commission. All are
reappointments.
State Treasurer D. o. Moore is
preparing his loose leaf edgers,
as authorized by an act of the Legis-
lature, which will greatly facilitate
the work of the office, especially of
the franchise tax work, which is
gradually increasing from year to
year.
Among fruit growers in this sec
tion it seems to be the general opin'
ion that Notwithstanding the recent
frosts the peach buds are in fine con
dition and good prospect for croI
of peaches this year. Early apples
are somewhat injured, but late ap
pies are better than last year
Pears are in good shape.
Mrs. John Baker, IS years old
of Dover, was the recipient of man.
presents and post cards and wa
the center of a reception that laste
until nearly midnight Tuesday, sh
having attained her 85th birthda
in good spirit and in possession o
many of her faculties. The occa
sion was one of social interest
forty or more guests.
Plans have been approved for tn
new building for the First Nations
Bank of Dover, to be erected on tn
Kerbin lot adjoining the postoffice
1t will be one of the handsomes
bank buildings in the State, supple
with every modern convenience fc
comforc and safety. The exteIlC
will be of light colored brick wit
white stone trimmings.
1t has been decided to send
Texas to take part in the army mi
noeuvres there, a third member
the Organized Militia of Delawar
Adjutant General 1. Pusey Wicke
sham received word from the WI
Department Tuesday to detail
commissary to Texas to report
San Antonio on May IL, and CAPITA