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Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
COURT AcQUITs MARK DAVIS
Milford Politician Acquitted of Charge;
Witness Arrested For Perjury

Witness Arrested For Perjury
Though George C. Marshall. son
of State Senator Marshall, an appli-
cant for Milford post Office, had
sworn he heard the offer of 81 for
vote made, the Court sitting as
jury acquitted Mark L. Davis,
Sussex clerk of the peace and Re-
publican county chairman, of bril-
berry at the election of November 8,
1910. The basis of the Courts
action was the denial by Moses
Turner, cOlored. the star witness,
that his vote had been bought by
Davis. This involved the denial of
typewriter questions and answers
which the State produced as ad-
missions made in the Office of the
Attorney General by Turner early
in April, and after the Court had
acquitted Davis the negro was
arrested on a charge of bribery.
According to Marshall, he heard
Davis and Turner in conversation
on North Front street, Milford,
Davis requesting the negro to vote,
while the latter demanded $14 to pay
his rent. Marshall said Davis
told the negro to vote and he would
give him 81. Jacob Wilson stood
near and also heard the offer, said
Marshall. Turner admitted that he
had had conversation with Davis,
but denied the offer. Davis produc-
ed witnesses as to his good char
acter and the State as a set-off
produced witnesses to prove that
while the reputation of Davis was
generally good, he had the reputa-
tiOn of having been in the business
of buying votes.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
APPEAL DAY.

The taxables of the Town of Smyrna are
hereby notified that the assessment for the
present year has been made by H. S. An
thony. Assessor, of the Voters and Real
Estate with the limits of the town. and a
duplicate hung up at the Post Office and
Alderman's Office.
The Commissioners will hold a Court of
Appeals at the Town Hall, on Monday,
May 6, 1912 between the hours of l and 5
O'Clock P. NJ. of the same day. to hear and
determine all appeals from said assessment.
By order of the Town Council.
HARRY B. GRIEVES, Secretary
Smyrna, Del, April g. 1912.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Heretofore excursion tickets sold
by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company from Smyrna to all county
seats, to Wilmington, Philadelphia
and other points, have been limited
to either three or six days, but
beginning today. the first day of May,
1912. the time limit on these ticket
will be ten days inclusive of the
day they are sold. This will be a
great convenience to many who are
compelled to attend the sessions of
the courts and are drawn on juries
and those who desire to make visits
to city friends may now stay for
ten days instead of six days. All
station agents have been instructed
as to this change which goes into
effect at May 1st.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
THE SMYRNA WEDNESDAY EKNOON MAY l. 1912

Charles P. Thornley,, who is
establishing a chain of branch
factories to his big overall manufac-
tory. has purchased an automobile
truck, "Overland' make, from
Roy R. Tucker, Kent County agent,
and viii use it to transport goods to
and from his branch factories.
He has now one branch at Towns
end, one at Odessa, one at Clayton
and anticipates soon opening a
branch at Leipsic, this county, and
Millington. Md The car is classy
in every respect and will be of
great use to him in his business
enterprises.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Case Begun to Test Boulevard Law
The beginning of what promises
to be a long battle to test the con-
stitutionality of the duPuont boule-
ward law which permits the con-
demnation of land along the right
of way, began at Georgetown Satur-
day.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
WANTED.

Young Man to clerk in Ice Cream and
Confectionery store.
Address
P. 0. Box 13.
Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Cummings, the photographer, is
here today and every Wednesday.
Best Oil, 8 cents-W. G. Roe.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings. Phone 139.
Use Tygert's Potato Guanos for
pOtates. For sale by W. R. Smith.
= Fresh Delaware Bay Shad and
Trout every day.-Gunning's.
Get free ticket 70 the moving
picture show. See adv. of Edw.
G. Walls.
Use Tygert's Tomato Fertilizers
for tomatoes-For sale by w. R.
Smith.
Mrs. M. Scott calls attention to
her advertisement for fresh
groceries.
Mothers should see the new
Spring Suits for Boys and the Boys
Shoes at-Edw. G. Walls.
Hervey P. Hall has enlarged and
extended the front porch to his resi-
dence on Main street.
Harry Truax has resigned his
position with Frank Malcom and has
taken a position in Thornley's
factory.
See special offer of Cummings. the
photographer, for next Wednesday,
May 9Th.
The young men are delighted with
the new Spring styles in Suits,
Hats and Haberdsshery at-Edw. G.
Walls.
Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. ]. H.
Hofecker Monday evening. May 6,
at 7.30 O'Clock. Sec.
Try Turner'S fresh meats-beefi
pork, veal, and lamb. Fresh line
of groceries always on hand
George W. Turner & Son.
Use Tygert's Fertilizers, if yol
are not acquainted with the results
of their nse, ask yor neighbor. Fo
sale by w. R. Smith.
Mrs. Oliver and son are improv
ing their residence and harness shol
on Main street by coat of paint
Harvey Jones is doing the work.
See the reel, "The Destruction
of the Titanic at the Movinl
Picture Show Friday night. Thi
reel is very expensive and has jus
been shown to crowds in Whining
ton.
The best that can be made for tn
1rice-5Oc - overalls and shirt
made of good, strong material. GU
full and roomy and made strong
with double seams stitched with bes
linen thread, at-Edw G. Walls.
The regular monthly meeting
the Ladies' Mite Society of Asbur
M. E. church win be held G
Saturday evening. May 4, at 7.S'
Sec.
Think of it-buying a pair
every day pantloons for $1.OO, ST.
or s1.5O, warranted not to ri
This guarantee means a new pa
for every pair that rip, at-Edw.
Walls.
Mr.. Andrew D. Cole has purcha
ed through H. P. Shapley, Manag
of Delaware State Garage, l9l
Model 80, Jackson. 5-passenger tou
ing car. This car is fully equlpp
with all modern accessories, inclu
ing Woodworth treads, which a
non-ski1 and puncture proof IN
eliminating tire trouble.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
FOR SALE.

Fresh Bailed Hay, also two Horses, both
fine drivers. Grape Vines-MOore, and
Concord.
Apply to
JOSEPH r. JEFFERSON,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
WANTED.

Young Lady to clerk in Ice Cream and
Confectionery Store.
Address
III"
Smyrna Times,
Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
Applications Desired

The Board of Directors of the Smyrna
Public Schools desire applications from any
the several grades of these schools on or
before Thursday, 9th day of May, 1912.
BY order of the Board
VIM. FAIRIES. Pres. E. NJ. FOWLER, Sec
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
WANTED

Middleaged white woman for general
housework, on LOrenzwoOd Farm and Tile
Works, near Dinah's corner.
- VIM. P. LORENZ,
P. o. CheswOld. Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
FOR SALE

Thoroughbred Black Orpington Eggs for
Matching. Bred to Lay. Colder the day,
better they lay. Prices reasonable.
D. S. THOMAS,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01
LOST.

Between Cedarbrook Fruit Farm and
Smyrna, Masonic Chapter mark, gold, in
form of Maltese cross. Bears name of
George Carter. Reward if returned to this
office.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Mr.. Andrew D. Cole has purchase
ed through H. P. Shapley, Manager
of Delaware State Garage, 1917,
Model 80, Jackson. 5-passenger tour
ing car. This car is fully equipped
with all modern accessories, includ-
ing Woodworth treads, which are
non-ski1 and puncture proof thus
eliminating tire trouble.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Use Tygert's Fertilizers, if you
are not acquainted with the results
of their nse, ask yor neighbor. For
sale by w. R. Smith.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. j. H.
Hoffecker Monday evening. May 6,
at 7.30 o'clock. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Mrs. Oliver and son are improv.
ing their residence and harness shop
on Main street by coat of paint.
Harvey Jones is doing the work.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Try Turner's fresh meats-beef,
pork, veal, and lamb. Fresh line
of groceries always on hand
George W. Turner & Son.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

The young men are delighted with
the new Spring styles in Suits,
Hats and Haberdashery at-Edw. G.
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

See the reel, "The Destruction
of the Titanic at the Moving
Picture Show Friday night. This
reel is very expensive and has just
been shown to crowds in Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

See special offer of Cummings. the
photographer, for next Wednesday,
MAY 9Th.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Harry Truax has resigned his
position with Frank Malcom and has
taken a position in Thornley's
factory.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Mothers should see the new
Spring Suits for Boys and the Boys
Shoes at-Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Hervey P. Hall has enlarged and
extended the front porch to his resi-
dence on Main street.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

The best that can be made for the
price-5Oc - overalls and shirts
made of good, strong material. cut
full and roomy and made strong,
with double seams stitched with best
linen thread, at-Edw G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Think of it-buying a pair or
every day pantloons for $1.OO. SLIPS
or SI.5O, warranted not to rip.
This guarantee means a new pair
for every pair that rip, at-Edw. 9.
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

The regular monthly meeting of
the Ladies' Mite Society of Asbury
M. E. church win be held on
Saturday evening, May 4, at LSO.
Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Mrs. M. Scott calls attention to
her advertisement for fresh
groceries,.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-01

Use Tvgert's Tomato Fertilizers
for tomatoes-For sale by w. R.
Smith.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

The celebrated "label' case is soon
to be tried again. With the pardoning
power so freely and indiscriminately
exercised it is scarcely worth while to
try any more Of the old dispensary
graft cases.-Edgefeld Advertiser.
These men have been under a slO,-
900 bond for FIVE years, and at each
term of the criminal court since they
we're indicted have asked for trial,
and never were able to get one until
the last term of the court. The State
constitution guarantees to all persons
charged with crime speedy trial. 1t
begins to look like political persecu-
ton to advance the interests of some
politicians.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

The county teachers association OF
Lexington county seems to be a live
organization. The trustees met with
the teachers and a memorial was
adopted at one meeting asking the
legislature to divide the privilege
tax between the common schools and
Clemson college, and at another meet
ing they ask the legislature to pro-
vide by appropriation for the com
mon schools. The Newberry county
teachers association will meet on the
goth, and the trustees have been in
vited to meet with the teachers at the
same time, and these questions will
be open for discussion. It is hoped
there will be full attendance OF
teachers and trustees. Many questions
Of interest to the rural schools might
be discussed with profit to the schools
We hope this will be a big meeting.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
THE LANDR0ARN.

Rider Haggard is quoted as saying
that the focking Of the people to the
towns and cities means the ultimate
destruction of the white race, if it
continues unchecked, and we are of
the opinion that he is correct. ''We
see it now turning the race into a
set Of neurotic creatures, Unfit, at any
rate in the second or third generation,
to face the realities Of existence. 1t
is filing the poorhouses, the asylums
and the hospitals. I say, heaven help
the people who mainly dwell in great
cities without access to the land. To
remain great, a people must be root
ed in the land. That is why all wise
statesmen, all people who can think
and see things in their tcce I>ropor-
tons shoul4 .endeaCor a. a1:y 1.nst "a
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
heir constituency.-NeWs and C0ur-

their constituency.-NeWs and COur-
ier.
What the News and Courier says
about Charleston is applicable to any
other county in South Carolina anu
we hope that our representatives will
wrestle with the road problem very
earnestly and accomplish something
definite and worth WHILE" Everybody
knows the value of good roads and
the need of better roads and yet it
is true that we go on year after year
in an indefinite, unbusiness-like man
ner in handling the question and moth
ing is accomplished. A public road is
as much public property as the coun-
ty court house or jail and should be
taken care of for it is used by much
larger proportion of our people. Why
not try to do something that is really
worth while?
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
CHARLESTON'S ROADS.

There is no more reason for argu-
ing desirability of good roads than of
good food or good clothing. The thing
is self-evident. Everybody knows it.,
and yet year after year we tell one
another that we must really do some
thing in the matter. and year after
year We wind up by doing nothing or
next to nothing. There is no county
in the State that needs good roads
more than Charleston and none that
is seemingly so content to put up with
bad ones.
Isn't is practicable for our legisla-
tive delegation to take hold of this
problem and wrestle with it very ear
nestly and accomplish something def
mite and worth while in the way Of
settling it? It must be apparent tc
everybody that we will never get any
thing by going around soliciting sub
scriptions from individuals for this
work. We would not disparage the
jealous endeavors which have been
put forth in this direction by some of
our public-spirited citizens, but they
realize better than any others how
impossible it is to secure sufficient
funds in this way rightly to take care
of this big and important public en-
terprise. Besides, it is all wrong in
principle. The roads are public insti-
tutions, they are used by all and they
benefit all, those who do not use them,
as we'll as those who do use them,
and they should be built and main
tanned out of the public treasury His
tory teaches as clearly as it teaches
anything that frst-class highways are
to be had in this way and in no other.
The matter is really one Of prime
Importance and we would commmend
it most earnestly to the attention of
our lawmakers. Their endeavors re-
specting it will merit and receive, we
are confident, the cordial sympathy
ac1 approval of the great body Of
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

preserve or re-create a large and
healthy rural population.
"In my opinion, this is the most i'm
portant question of our age. The
flocking of the land born to the city
has always been preliminary to the
destruction of nations. There is not
the slightest reason to suppose that
nature will change her decree in this
NATTER
This was spoken with particular
reference to conditions in England,
but MIR. Haggard says that he under
stands that the same conditions exist
in America, and he is right in this
conclusion. We hope there is a ten
dency latterly to return to the farm.
The one great thing the rural dis
trict needs now is better roads and
then better schools will come and
modern comforts Of home and all the
conveniences that WILL make country
life really preferable from any stand
point to city life.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
ALL MAY AGREE WITH GOVERNOR
BLEASE.

For it's first of the year edition the
Christian Herald, one of the greatest
and most influential religious papers
Of this country, propounded this ques-
ton to the governors Of all the States
of the union and to others in positions
of authority and prominence: "What,
in your opinion, would be the best gift
the new year could briug to the Amer
lean people?"
TO this the governor of South Car
olina replied: "The best gift the new
year could bring to the American peo-
pie would be strict obedience to the
divine injunction, Love the Lord thy
God with all thy heart, and thy neigh
Dor as thyself.'"
The same issue of the Christian
Herald carries a picture of Governor
Blease. .
Governor Blease has divine author
ity to support him in this scriptural
Injunction for it is said these are the
two great commandments upon which
hang all the law and the prophets.
Let us pray that the governor may
conform to his teachings.-Spartan-
burg Herald.
Why not hands all around then and
help Gov. Blease to bring about this
greatest gift the new year could bring
to the American people? It would be
a. great blessings for all the people, if
the newspapers as well as the poIiti-
clans and statesmen would drive out
some of the hate which fingers in
their hearts, and would receive some
of this greatest aud best gift to take
it's place, which Gov. Blease says
would be the best gift which could
come to the American people; and b.:
is right.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
politicians

The Columbia Record suggests that
the two Office question will come up
again at the present session OF the
legislature. Hardly possible. Seems
to us that the legislature passed some
sort of resolution requiring the at
torney general to bring some sort OF
proceedings in the supreme court to
test the question SO as to dispel the
doubt that existed in the minds OF
some people, but there is no record
of thu resolution in the published acts
and we hear Of no proceedings being
brought. It is entirely proper for
some people to hold two Offices in Vio-
lation Of the plain provisions of the
constitution, but altogether wrong
for others to hold any sort of two po-
sitions.
P. S.-We recall now the joint res
olution asking the attorney general
to bring proceedings to test the con-
stitutionality as to Clemson college life
trustees and their positions as mem
hers of the legislature and congress.
passed the house, but failed of pas
sage in the senate.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

There are one Or two very large
merchants in this town who sell the
people of this town large amounts of
goods and collect large sums of mon
ey from the people and yet who re-
fuse to advertise in one Of the town
papers. What do you think of that?
Well, We think they exercise mighty
poor Judgment if their purpose in ad-
vertisins is to reach the public, but
it is their business, and we also think
they can do as they please, and we
haYe no Kick coming.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

We notice that Mr.. H. H. Evans has
been indicted again, this time in Co.
lumbia, charged with receiving re-
bates from M. A. Goodman, the same
who was under $4,000 to appear
for trial on charge of giving rebates
but who was released on condition
that he give testimony against Mr.
Evans. And he is the same whom the
State witnesses in the libel case
swore they would not believe On oath
It will be difficult to secure conviction
on the testimony of such witnesses
In fact, Goodman is not coming back
to South Carolina any more. We
think it would be better for South
Carolina if all these prosecutions
were ended and the whole business
closed up and the book sealed. They
are mostly political any way, and
about all the political preferment they
can give has been given, and we had
just as we'll close and seal the book
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

:, foolish Kansas editor printed in
his paper picture of himself seated
in his automobile. Fine way to in
'duce people to pay up their subscrip-
tions.-Spartanburg Journal.
This is not bad idea. The people
as a rule would rather pay a man
who does not need it than one who
does. And it is human nature to helr
the man VIC <,oas not need your help
and to give the poor fellow who is
down another kick, instead Of tryine
to help him up. Human nature is a
c"::. = ? my way you take it.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

The News and Courier says there is
a company in Buffalo that sells cats
Rt twenty-five dollars a piece and thai
they could secure some in Charleston
at a price that would insure a hand.
some profit The same as to this
town.
The Columbia Record issued a splen-
did edition of that paper on Friday
carrying detailed account of the big
fire which took place in Columbia
about noon. The paper also carried
about seventy columns of advertising
which was good showing for Colum-
1ia.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
That's Ragtime.
Cooperative Observer:

"Your poem used? I should say
not!" answered the editor. ;
"Would you give me a candid criti-
cism of it?'
Certainly. It's clumsy and vulgar
and unspeakably idiotic?"
"Good!" -
'tGood?" %4
eyes; set to music it will become
popular song."-Tit-Bits. ~.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

It seems to US that it is about time
that the old dispensary was wound
up and the State was done with the
whole business. The legislature would
do we'll to close out the business and
stop all investigating committees and
all prosecutions and close the book
forever: About all the political capi-
tai that is possible has been made out
Of it and We should settle the accounts
and quit.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
In the estimate of expenses for |

{ In the estimate of expenses for the
county of Anderson for the fiscal year
is includeded an item Of s55,OOO for
roads and bridges. That amount will
help some in making good roads
There is also an item of f's1o,OoO fol
the poor house and poor. That seems
rather heavy for a. rich county like
Anderson. We did not suspect there
were so many dependent inhabitants.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

, They tell US that the public roads in
the county are in a fearful condition.
II the split log drag were used on
The roads that have recently been
worked as the roads dry from the re-
=:
cent rains it would help wonderfully,
We would like to see it tried on the
road recently built between Prosper
3ty and Newberry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

Hon. William Jennings Bryan says
he is not a candidate for the demo
cratic nomination for the presidency.
But he does not say he will not ac-
eept it if it is thrust upon him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
Meteorological Record, Dec, 1911.
TemDerature. -

meteorological Record, Dec, 1911.
Temperature z
Mean maximum $40.
Mean minimum 37e.
Mean 47.6. :.
Maximum IA, date 18th.
Minimum %, date 9Th. + .
Greatest daily range 35.
Precipitation.
Total precipitation 654 inches.
Greatest in "a hours 2.54, date %.
Number of days with .01 inch or
more precipitation II, clear 9, fair Z,
cloudy Is. Killing frost 1, 2, 8, 4, s,
S, 7, 8, 9. Thunder storm 18th.
Rainfall for the year 41.11 inches,
which is eight inches below the aver
age for "a years. .
W. G. Peterson, -
Cooperative Observer:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09

We are told that the railroads run
ming through NeWberry collected from
The people here something like 1884,
900. This shows that it pays to ad-
Vertise in The Herald and News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-01-09
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

At the late residence Of Mrs. Harriet
Long, deceased, in No. 8 township, on
Saturday, January 20, 1912, at III
o'clock a. NJ, I will sell to the high
est bidder for cash the personal prop
erty Of which Mrs. Harriet Long died,
seized and possessed, consisting OF
one mule, household and kitchen fur
nituEe, etc. =
Isaiah J. IoFmaI.
1-9st. .AdmiaistEater.