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Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
BOYER PLEADS GUILTY AND
IS SENTENCED BY COURT
TO PAY FINE OF $50 AND TO RE-
CElVE TWO MONTHS IN PRISON
Well Known Officer Living in Clayton,
However, Receives the Mercy of the
Court and Lightest Penalty Given

William M. Boyer, of Clayton,
former agent for an insurance com
pany, who had been indicted for
forgery, and had entered a plea of
mot guilty." changed his plea from
not guilty to guilty of passing and
uttering a forged instrument, but
not to forgery. Sentence was de-
ferred until Friday. Character wit
neses testified to the excellent
character and reputation of Mr..
Boyer. Although Boyer's counsel had
asked that he be probated, under new
law passed two years ago by the Legis-
lature, the court announced that in
their judgment it was not case for
probation and declined to grant the
request, but that they would greatly
reduce the term Of Imprisonment. Mr..
Boyer was then sentenced to pay
fine of $50 and undergo two months
Imprisonment in the Kent county
Jail. Moses Turner, colored, who
was indicted by the Kent County
Grand Jury on Tuesday, for perjury
in connection with the Mark L. Davis
election bribery case in April last,
was arraigned before the court We'd
nesday and plead mot guilty His
case was set for trial November 1S.
In the case of Isaac Ingram, cOlored,
indicted for carrying concealed a
deadly weapon, a jury was drawn and
the case partly heard, when Ingram,
Messrs. Satterfeld and Layton
changed the plea from not guilty to
guilty. Ingram was sentenced to pay
a fine of $50 and costs and be imprison-
ed for four months. David R.
Merritt changed his plea of not guilty
to that of guilty of an assault and
battery on John T. Ware and fined $5
and costs. The Grand Jury reported
having visited the County Almshouse
and farm and highly commended Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Powell upon tn,
splended condition of the premises
| The county Jail was also found to b,
sanitary and that the inmates ar
kept in a good condition. During
the year the Grand Jury acted on s.
bills, two of which were ignored.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
BRYAN REACHES SMYRNA LATE
But Delighted Large Crowd Wednes-
day Evening Who Waited for Him
and Gave Him Hearty Greeting

Pursuant t. the preparations made
for the entertainment Of William Jen-
nings Bryan last Wednesday, as pub
shed in the Times, the distinguished
speaker did not reach Smyrna until
nearly two hours after his scheduled
time, being delayed in making his
appointments in all three speaking
places in Delaware Seaford, Smyrna
and Wilmington. 1t was dark when
he reached Smyrna but the committee
of arrangements in building the
grandstand at Phillips jewelry store
at "The Four Corners" wisely in
cluded a string of electric lights
across the platform and when the
"Great Comnloner" arrived, he could
be seen and heard by the big crowd
in waiting. Two automobiles es-
corted him from Clayton to Smyrna,
the speaker riding in B. A. Hazell's
car. The latter introduced him and
in the short time allowed Mr..
Bryan presented some of the more
important issues and praised Wood
row Wilson. Despite the shower of
rain that passed over at that parti-
cular time, he made deep impression.
Due to speak in Wilmington the
same evening, he was obliged to hus-
tie to Clayton where his Especial
bore him quickly to that city The
opportunity was given many to shake
his hand while in Smyrna. Had he
appeared ea.lier in the afternoon
when weather conditions were better,
his crowd would have been more than
double the size, hut, being delayed
and nightfall coming on, many farm
ers left for their homes before the
distinguished speaker arrived.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
DR.. BURTON MAY DECLINE
NOMINATION FOR CONGRESS
TENOERED ON NATIONAL PRO-
GRESSIVE TICKET OF DELAWARE
Due to Misrepresentation of Facts Con-
cerning Standing of So-CalIed Ma
tional Progressives-Not Positive

cerning Standing of So-CalIed Ma
tional Progressives-No Positive
1t is expected that DR.. Hiram r.
Burton during the next two or three
days will make formal announcement
that he will decline to serve as the
Congressional candidate on so-called
National Progressive ticket. After
the state committee of that party had
been unsuccessful in bringing about
the withdrawal of George H. Hall,
of the regular Republican ticket, the
committee met and selected DIR. Burton,
a former Congressman. The latter
went to Wilmington yesterday and
held conference with State Chair
man William P. White, after which
he went to his home at Lewes. DR..
Burton did not care to make definite
statements at that time though he
gave the intimation that he would not
remain on the ticket. 1t is said that
his reason for refusing to serve was
because he had been informed that
the socalled National Progressives
were not recognized at the New York
headquarters. When State Chairman
White was seen he did not desire to max
a statement but referred the matter
to DIR. Burton. Just what the So
called National Progressives now
propose doing is not stated. With
the Congressional exception they are
supporting the regular Republican
state ticket. If the vacancy is left,
there will be only three candidate!
for congress: franklin Brockson,
democrat; George H. Hall, republi
can and L. A. Drexler, "real" pro
gressive.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
EVERGREEN AND HOLLY CROP
Not Much Around Smyrna But a Big
Business in Sussex County

Evergreen and holly, while not so
plentiful around Smyrna, is said to
be very plentiful in Sussex county
this season and makers of wreaths
and the buyers of case holly and
wreaths will soon begin to look after
this business. During the season in
Sussex several thousand wreaths are
wrapped and sold to buyers and hun
dreds of cases of holly sold to them.
The revenue from this source means
much to those who engage in this
industry. There is also said to be
lots of mistletoe for which good prices
are obtained. The holly and ever
green business is also prolific on the
eastern shore of Maryland. Probably
the most prominent and successful
dealer in this line is J. Spencer lap
ham of Goldsboro, Md, son of E. W.
Lapham, near Clayton. He is pre-
pairing for the best season in many
years and his splendidly packed goods
have a wide sale.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
COMING SESSION CONFERENCE
Crsfield May be Chosen the Seat of the
Next Annual Meeting of Methodists

From present indications Crisfeld,
Md, is to be the next meeting place
of the Wilmington M. E. Conference.
For several days the people of that
place have been busy, seeking homes
for the preachers in the conference
and the lay representative of the
different churches, which means that
the old plan of entertainment is to
be revived by the people of that
section, rather than the paid system,
where the church pays the expenses
of the preachers. as had been planned.
Rev. Frank F. Carpenter, pastor of
Braniywine M. E. Church, has received
a letter from friends at ,Crisield, in
which he is requested to become their
guest on the occasion of the confer
.ence session there Other churches
have taken the matter up, but thus
far Crisfield seems to be in the fore
ground. The last session held there
was 10 years ago.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
BULL MOOSE" MEETING

Hon. John Nicholson of New York, and
Candidate for Governor Hynson Talk
The second Progressive meeting of
the campaign was held at the Smyrna
Opera House, Thursday evening, be-
fore a good sized audience. Joseph H.
Primrose, candidate for the lower
Louse of the legislature from this vi
cinity presided and introduced Hon.
John Nicholson of New York, as the
first speaker. The latter dealt largely
with national issues and praised their
great standard bearer Theodore Roose-
welt. George B. Hynson, ESQ.,, of
Milford, Progressive candidate for
Governor. made the closing address
and aroused his hearers with one of
the best speeches of the campaign.
He took nearly his whole time with
state issues and threw ''hot shot'
into both the Democrat and Republi-
can parties and showed why it was
necessary to vote the straight "Bull
Moose" ticket next Tuesday. He
showed an intimate knowledge of the
manner in which things are carried
on in this state and many of his
points were applauded.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
WEDDINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Miss BIanch EIiason Daughter of j..
Frank EIiason Weds John BoYt-
Brenford Couple Weds

Avery pretty wedding took place
in Forest Presbyterian Church, Thurs
day afternoon, when Miss Blanche
Lodge Eiiason, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Frank Eliason, was united in
marriage to John Boyt, of North
Carolina. The church was prettily
trimmed with asparagus and autumn
leaves. The bride was given in mar
riage by her father and Rev. Francis
H. Moore, pastor of the church, per-.
formed the ceremony. The brides
gown was of white satin trimmed
with duchess lace and pearls. Her
bouquet was of bride roses. The
matron of honor. Mrs. Morris Fell
Eliason, sister-in-law of the bride.
wore her wedding dress OF, white satin
and lace. The maid of honor was
Miss Anne Boyt and the brides
maids were Misses Elsie and Elizabeth
Boyt of Secane, Pa, who wore pink
chrysanthemums. The flower girl,
Miss Eleanor Crane of SparrOws
Point, Md, was prettily dressed Sin
white. The ushers were William
Lore Eliason of Mt. Pleasant, Harvey
Garrett of Iansdowne, Pa, George
Richards of Alden Pa, and William
L. Eliason of Philadelphia. The
groom's best man was Aleck Boyt,
his brother. After the ceremony, a
reception was held at the Ehason
home at Mt. Pleasant, which was
largely attended The bride and
groom left for a wedding trip, the
BRIDES going away gown been dark
blue chiffon broadcloth.
Miss Mary NowIand. Elias Shallcross
Mrs. Henry A. Nowland of Middle
town, announces the marriage of her
daughter, Mary Blackiston Nowland,
to Elias Moore Shallcross. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. R.
L. jackson, pastor of Hanover Presby
terian Church, last Wednesday after.
noon in Wilmington. A wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony a
HannA's. Those who witnessed the
ceremony were: Mrs. Henry A
Nowland, Mrs. Sereck Shallcross
Miss Emma Blackiston, DR.. and Mrs
Edward M. Vaughan and Ralph Shall
cross. After trip to Boston, Mrs
and Mrs. Shallcross will reside i
Middletown.
5renford Couple United in Marriag
Cheswold, October %. Mr.. Jane
Burris and Miss Alice Barcus both G
Brenford, were united in marriag
last Sunday afternoon by the Rev. G
w. Townsend, at the M. E. Parsor
age, Cheswold.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
BRYAN TRAIN RUNS DOWN
SMYRNA LAD AT TOWNSEND
THEODORE LOVEGROVE, 6 YEAR
OLD SON OF EDW. LOVEGROVE
With Playmate He Was Crossing the
Track and Did Not Notice The
Speciar'-Was Killed Instantly

Theodore LOvegrove, aged 6 years,
son of Edward Lovegrove, of Smyrna.
was struck and instantly killed We'd
nesday afternoon at Townsend by
the special train carrying William
Jennings Bryan and party on Mr..
Bryan's tour of the State. Mr..
Bryan was not told of the accident at
the time, asahe was resting in his car
and did not know the stop was made
for any particular purpose. The ac-
cident was witnessed by few pers-
ons who were standing on the station
platform at Townsend. Mr.. Bryan s
special train was not scheduled to
stop there, and the residents had not
come out to see him. The special was
running behind the schedule that had
been mapped out for Mr.. Bryan, and
it was making great speed when the
accident occurred. Young LOvegrOve
had been in Townsend visiting his
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Lovegrove. He and a boy about his
own age, son of Eugene Savin, of
Townsend, had been playing about
town and were on their way home.
They went to the station and after a
northbound train had passed, the two
little fellows started to cross the
tracks, apparently unaware of the
special train which was laundering
down the road and within a short
distance of them. Savin, got across
the tracks in safety. Lovegrove,
however, was less fortunate and the
pilot of the locomotive struck him.
His body was thrown with such force
that it struck heavy baggage trucl
standing on the platform and the
truck was overturned by the impact
The boys skull was crushed and prac
tically every bone in his body broken
The special was brought to a stop a!
quickly as possible and run back Il
the station. The train crew and c.
p. Holcomb, of Mr.. Bryan's party
got off to investigate. After a stol
of ten minutes the train continued
Undertaken S. A. Collins, of Towns
end, took charge of the body. COro
ner Chandler, of Wilmington hel
the inquest and funeral services too
place at the residence of his father
Friday, with interment at GNehwoo
cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
MRS. CARTER BUYS FARM.
Purchases the McCalIister Tract Near
State Road, 95 Acres, Sc, 900

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Carter has
purchased from James McCallister,
of State Road, his farm of 95 acres,
situated on the road leading from
State Road TO Bear Station, for $6, =
900. The sale was made through a
real estate agent of Wilmington.
Mrs. Carter, who is the largest
grape grower in Delaware, will de-
vote part of her new acreage to fruit
culture. This season Mrs. Carter
shipped from her vineyards near town,
IL, 600 carriers of grapes, or 96, 600
small baskets.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
EXPLOSION AT DOVER GARAGE
Robert Stott, Insurance Superintendent
Formerly of Smyrna, Has Loss


Formerly of Smyrna. Has Loss
A fire at the garage of Robert
Stott, in Dover, Wednesday noon,
completely destroyed both garage and
machine, caused much loss and also
endangered the residences in that
locality, including Mr.. Stott's and
James M. Satterfield's, the latter
very near the garage. Mr.. Stott is
at loss to know how the fire started
as he had run his machine fairly in
the garage when an explosion oc-
Cured, and within a few minutes both
car and garage were in a mass of
flames. So fiercely and quickly did
the flames spread that the firemen
were unable to do anything after
their arrival other than prevent the
spread to other dwellings. Mr..
Stott had no insurance on his
machine.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
BURTON GOES ON THE TICKET
Former Congressman Nominated as
Candidate of National Progressives


Candidate of National Progressives
DIR. Hiram R. Burton, of Lewes,
former Congressman from Delaware,
having been twice elected by the Re-
publicans, has been placed on the Ma
tional Progressive ticket as the nomi-
nee of that party for the office of
Congressman, a vacancy having been
created by the declination of John G.
Townsend of Selbyville, the original
nominee of that party. THE National
Progressive wing of the Republican
party was anxious to get George H.
Hall, the regular Republican nominee,
to retire from the ticket, so that they
could name the candidate to go on
the tickets of both factions of the
Republican party, but Mr.. Hall de-
clined to allow himself to be forced
off the ticket, having been regularly
nominated at the Republican conven-
tion. The Republican State Commit
tee practically put it up to Mr.. Hall,
and the latter did not withdraw within
the time allowed for doing so, which
was midnight Friday night, which
means that his name appears on the
official ballot.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
CLUB LADIES HALLOWEEN PARTY
Delightful Little Comedy THE Witches
Scene From Macbeth Given Friday

Members and their guests of the
Twentieth Century Club were delight
fully entertained last Friday evening
at the club house, by little comedy
play entitled: "Circus Day. A
typical circus parade was given which
was thoroughly enjoyed. Many of
the juniors helped with their talent.
After the circus had "left town" the
Witches Scene from Macbeth was
given by Mrs. Frank S. Malcom,
Mrs. Charles LeFevre, Miss Mary
Roberts and Miss Louise Ratledge.
A Spanish Dance by Miss Margaret
Walls, Mrs. Coverdale, Miss Esther
Read and Miss Margaret Postles was
eleverly given. Following the program
the guests were bountifully served by
the club hostess, Mrs. Farrell and
her assistants. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
DEATH or MRS. JOHN L. BOYD
Passed Away Sunday After Linger
ing Illness n the GO Year of Her Age

Passed Away Sunday After a Linger-
ing Illness n the &c Year of Her Age
Mrs. Lydia R. Boyd, aged Sc, wife
of John l.. Boyd, died at her home
on Frazier street Sunday evening at
about 10 clock, after an lingering
illness. Deceased spent most of
her life near Woodland Beach,
where her husband was engaged in
business. Several years ago the Boyd's
purchased a home and moved to Frazier
street, Smyrna. Deceased was a
devoted wife and mother and a good
neighbor and leaves a large circle of
friends to mourn her death. Besides
her husband, she is survived by two
children, Mrs. Samuel Mood of
Woodland Eeach and Robert l.. Boyd
of this town. Funeral services were
held at her late residence this after
noon at two O'Clock in charge of Rev.
B. E. Cubbage, Baptist misister.
Interment at Odd Fellows: Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
SETS PACE WITH HIS SWEETS
Experimenting Milford Farmer Gets
4e7 Baskets From One Acre

''S'~
Determined to ascertain the exact
quantity of sweet potatoes that could
be raised on an acre of land, Thomas
Markland, g. well-known farmer of
Milford, has just completed an in
teresting experiment that has been
closely watched by those interested
in agriculture in this section. Last
spring he had several disinterested
persons measure exactly one acre of
land. After treating the soil with
a special fertilizer, the sweet potatoes
were carefully planted and tended,
and Monday were dug in the presence
of the same men who had measure
the land. When all of the potatoes
were in baskets there were just 478
baskets of prime potatoes and 19 bas-
kets second grade, with no "culls"
at ALL.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
CHlNAMAN "HE Make MONEY"
Sam Lee After Five Years Laundry
Business at Milford, Saves S4, 500
and Leaves For Trip to China

For ways that are dark and tricks
that are vain, the heather Chinese is
peculiar, but Milford people are con-
vinced that they are the right kind of
citizens, and are pointing with pride
to the achievement of Sam Lee.
Chinaman who has lived in Milford
five years, and who has beaten any
business man in the town, according
to the size of the business he has
conducted. Lee came to Milford
with $1,000 in his pocket, with which
he started a laundry. Last week,
after five years of toll, during which
time he has supported himself. he
decided to visit his old home. When
he left for his trip to China he had
two foreign exchange drafts, one for
$250O and one for $500, and $500 in
cash. In other words, he had saved
$450O in the five years he has been
in Milford, and still has the pros
porous business which represents his
first investment of $1,000. Another
Chinaman is in charge of the laundry
while Lee is away.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
CHANGERS ENJOY "sPOOK FUN''
Had an Enjoyable Time at Their Meet
ing Saturday Night With Party

Smyrna Grange had an unusual
good time at its meeting Saturday
evering. The hall was decorated for
the occasion. Jack-o-lanterns could
be seen in every direction, throwing a
mellow glow about the room. "The
Witches Out-witted" was given by
five girls and two boys. Miss Evalin
Spruance took the leading character
and showed much ability. Hal
lowe'en tricks were indulged in and
all expressed themselves as having a
general good time. The program
was in charge of Miss Idella Slaugh-
ter and Mrs. B. F. Richards.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
FIVE YEARS FOR SHEPHERD

Mt. Friendship Murderer Pleads Gully
to MansIaugh hter and Receives Sentence
The case of the State VS.. Phillip
Shepperd, colored, indicted last week
for the murder of Alice Carney, alias
Alice Pryor, at the Mrt. friendship
colored camp meeting, near Kenton,
in August last, which was set for
yesterday game to an abrupt ending
at noon, when after arrsignment on
the charge of murder, Shepperd
pleaded rot guilty to the Indictment,
but guilty of manslaughterl which
was accepted. He was at once sent
enced to pay a fine of $500 and be
imprisoned for term of five years in
the New Castle County Workhouse.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
The Rev. Thomas Getz Hill. Rector,
Announces Meetings For the Week


Announces Meetings For the Week
Evening services and instruction
at st. Peters Church, this Wednesday
evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Meeting
of officers and teachers of the Sunday
School at $50 O'Clock. Friday,
November 1st-Feast of All Saints
10. 80 a. m, morning prayer, Holy
Communion and sermon; 7.3O p. M,
evening prayer, followed by choir
rehearsal. Sunday, November 3rd-
Twenty-second After Trinity y-1O. 30
a. M, Holy Communion and sermon ;
2. 80 p. M, Sunday School. evensong /;
7.3O p. M, evening prayer and
sermon. Monday, November 4th-
A. 80 p. m, Meeting of Altar Ward.
Tuesday, November 5th-1O.3O a.
M, Meeting of Church Aid and Rec
tory Society.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
FORMER LEIPsIc CITIZEN DEAD

Joseph S. Moor, Aged rs Died in
Philadelphia Sunday After Long Illness
Joseph S. Moor, aged 76 years, for
many years resident of Dover and
recently of Leipsic, died in Phila-
delphia, Sunday, after an illness of
several months. Funeral services
was held at the home of Undertaken
w. L. Pritchett, on North State
street, Dover, this morning at 10
O'clock with interment at Lakeside
cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
LIVELY PROHIBITION MEETING
Hon. Aaron S. Watkins Speaks to Big
Crowd at 1.-The Four Corners"

Hon. Aaron S. Watkins, noted
lawyer-preacher- educator and Vice,
Presidential nominee Of the Prohibi-
tion party delivered one of the most
forcible addresses of the campaign in
Smyrna, Saturday evening. He spoke
for about 90 minutes and held the
close attention of his audience, made
up of women, Progressives, Demo-
Gratis, Republicans and Prohibitionists.
He threw 'hot shot" into TEDDY"
and stated that he thought he was
the whole "show, and openly
accused him of stealing the planks
of the Prohibition party for his
Progressive party that have been
advocated for the past 40 years.
He fiayed President Taft and Cover
nor Wilson as we'll as Roosevelt, and
the Socialists for their attitude in
regard to the liquor question. The
speaker stood in the car Of l.. M
Price while making his speech. He
was introduced by Rev. Will lam
FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
BUSINESS cHANeEAT cHEswoLD
George C. Anderson Buys MerchantiIe
Business of HIS Father

Cheswold, October 29.-Mr. George
G. Anderson who has been engaged as
clerk for a number Of years in the
general merchandise store of his
father, Senator ]. H. Anderson, has
purchased the entire stock and will
continue business at the same stand
after November lst.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
Relieved Of w,IIsI oonlaInIng 6 sec. oo

1t cost Julius Cleaver, of Odessa,
$3.50 to hear Governor Woodrow Will
son speak at Middletown, recently.
Cleaver is sn ardent party man and
claims he Dissent begrudge the cost,
although he would like to ascertain
the identity of the fellow who re-
lieved his pocket while he was stand
ing in the crowd.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
COLLEGE STUDENT WINS HONOR
Washington Brockson. Son of S. j..
Brockson, Goes to Chicago

Washington Brockson, son OF D. v.
Brockson, Goes to Chicago
Washington Brockson, son of Sam
uel ). Brockson of Middletown, form
erly of this vicinity, is receiving
honors at Delaware College. Mr..
Brockson is student in the agricul-
tural department of the college and
is one Of the three students to whom
the college sent to the dairy show
being held this week at Chicago.
Three students of the agricultural
department Of each of several colleges
were sent to the show and an exami-
nation had to be taken to determine
which of the pupils should go. In
the examination Mr.. Brockson passed
with first honors. He left Newark
on Wednesday and will return on
Monday.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30
THROWN FROM RUNAWAY TEAM

George Fleming of near Townsend, In
jured While Returning From Smyrna
Townsend, October 29.-While
returning from Smyrna where he
went to hear William J. Bryan make
an address, on Wednesday, George
Fleming, of near Odessa. was serious
ly injured. His horse SHE'D at some
object in the road, capsizing the car
riage in a ditch. Fleming was thrown
out against a telephone pole. He
was removed to his home. A physi-
elan found the man badly cut and
bruised, but no bones were broken.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-30

Service Water Main Springs a Leak
Owing to breaking in the service
pipe leading to the home Of S. G.
Wilds on Main street, the water will
be turned off at nine O'Clock tonight
until the repairs are made.