davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
RUSHING STONE ROAD WORK
BETWEEN CLAYTON
CONTRACT WELL UNDER WAY
WILL BE FINISHED SOON
President Truax Interesting Both
G. Towns to Extend Their Streets
Concrete Bridges for ThisDIsrict

Work is progressing as rapidly as
possible on the new stone road between
Smyrna and Clayton, under the con-
tract of Pugh & Hubbard of Philadel-
phia. About half of the road has
been graded and built and is shaping
up nicely. Mr.. l. w. Hubbard is
bOssing the job and President of Kent
county Levy Court, James T. Truax,
spends as much time as he can in su-
perintending the job. The latter is
interesting Smyrna Town Council and
Clayton Town Council in the matter of
extending their work even beyond
town limits so as not to leave a gap
when the county work (which must be
done within appropriation is finished.
Mr.. Truax is anxious to have the road
finished and turned over to the public
before cold weather sets in. Much
interest is manifested in the work and
citizens of both towns are elated over
the prospect of stone road joining
the two towns. Other road and bridge
work is being looked after in this vi
cinity. Through the efforts of James
I. Truax president of the Kent county
Levy Court and Duck Creeks repre-
sentative in this county organization.
three new concrete bridges are to be
built this fall in this vicinity. At a
meeting of the Kent County Levy
Court last week authority was given
to Mr.. TruaX to have a bridge built
on the public road at Lees Branch"
between the Hoffecker farm and the
farm of James Robinson; a bridge
and culvert at the McClusky lot be-
tween B. A. Hazell's place and Joseph
Hamilton; and a bridge near Raw
mond's Church between Dische's farm
and the farm of Joseph Snow. These
places have been in need of repair
for sometime and as the wooden
bridges are but temporary at the best,
Mr.. Truax urged upon the necessity of
permanent work along these public
roads and the Levy Court acceded to
his request. Over in Kenton hundred
Commissioner Sherwood was given
permission to have two bridges built
to be known as Green's Bridge and
Ford's Bridge. Commissioner Keith
was ordered to have erected a con-
crete arch on the road from Cheswold
to Denney's Corner.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
OPENING MEETING OF CLUB.

First Meeting of New Club Year
Largely Acknowledgment Rendered
The Twentieth Century Club of
Smyrna held its opening meeting of
this year last Friday afternoon, with
the president, Mrs. Alice M. Read in
the chair. After a very interesting
address by the president, Miss Anna
Talbot and Miss Julia HUM rendered
a duet, and Mrs. L. L. Arts a solo.
Miss Bertha Smithers gave reminis-
cences of the State Federation held at
Middletown last May. After the pro-
gram, the club hostess served de-
lightful repast and reception was
given to new members. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Local Team Will Play the ST. John
Reserves of Wilmington, Saturday

The Smyrna High School who were
expecting to open their football season
on Oct. 5th, had to cancel their first
game on account of not having enough
practice. They will start their seas
on Saturday at home with St. John
Reserves of Wilmington. Coach
Walls is whipping the boys into shape
for their first game. The most likely
line up, is: Matthews and Hill, ends;
w. GoldsborOugh and Palmer, guards !;
Holland and Wilson, tackles; Porter
or StaytOn, center; BOyce, quarter
back; JOsephs and Hall, halfbacks !;
Green, fullback. The game will be
called at 2. 80 p. m., sharp. The A.
A. will be disappointed if a large
G. wd does not come ou and help the
boys along.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
MT. FRIENDSHIP SHOOTING CASE
Special Jury Drawn to Try Murder
Case Charged Against Phil Sheppard

The following special jury has been
drawn by Commissioners Masten and
Dawson for the October Term of the
Kent County Court of Oyer and
Terminer, to try the capital case of
the State VS.. Philip Shepherd, the
negro who shot up the Mt. Friendship
Camp near Clayton, in August {:
First district, Ralph E. Spruance,
Reuben Ford, Levi Anthony, Joseph
M. Reynolds; Second district, John
T. Kemp, Joseph T. Potter, Frank A.
Danner, Garrett D. Paradee; Third
district, Carroll B. Massey, Samuel
Hutchinson, Edgar r. Sipple; Fourth
district, John Raughley, Willard S.
Carson, Howard Rash; Fifth district,
James B. Bice, Amos A. Watson.
Howell H. Buckingham; Sixth dis
trict, Elwell G. Jarvis, Jacob R.
Killen, Charles C. Ross; Seventh dis
trict, Alexander M. Thomas, George
M. Fisher, Jr., Charles R. Proud
Eighth district, William S. Davidson,
Oliver Jones, Jamse K. Sapp; Ninth
district, Arthur j. Kenney, William
S. Smith, Walter L. Jones, Arlington
L. Wix; Tenth district, James P.
Thomas, John p. Stewart, Jr., Lee
Cohee, Theodore j. Hammond.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
LUNCHEON AT BLAcKBIRD

Mrs. G. Harvey Records Entertains
Company at "SilVer Lake Grange"
Mrs. G. H. Records entertained
at luncheon, on Wednesday, October
2nd, at 1.30 p. m, ,at her home "Sil-
yer Lake Grange, " Blackbird. After
the luncheon the guests enjoyed an
old fashioned quilting party and were
treated to delightful ride on the lake
before leaving. Those present were
Mrs. William Fortner, Mrs. Royden
Caulk, Mrs. F. J. Buckson, Mrs. E.
M. Records, Mrs. H. S. Webb, Miss
Irene Gullette, Miss L. Ethel Taylor,
Miss Ella Ferguson, Mrs. Theodore
Ferguson, Mrs. J. E. Brockson and
Miss Edith Torrey.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
HEARING PULPIT CANDIDATES

PresbYterians Have Not Reached a
Choice in the Matter of a Pastor
Since Rev. E. F. Reimer declined
a call to Smyrna, the Presbyterian
Church has been open to several
candidates but up to this time the
matter of holding a congregational
meeting to make choice is as far off
as ever. The church has been with
out pastor since Rev. j. Edgar
Franklin resigned, last May. Last
Sunday the Rev. J. B. Morgan, a
candidate from Washington, D. C.
filled the pulpit. Next Sunday the
Rev. c. A. Walton, of Kelmer, Pa,
another candidate, will preach morn
ing and evening. The latter comes
highly recommended.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
DUPONT MAY QUIT U. S. SENATE
Rumor Has it Failing Health is Forcing
Him to Resign in Which Case Present
Legislature Might Elect Successor

That United States Senator Henry
Algernon dupont will try in the very
early future tender his resignation as
a member of the Upper House Of
Congress is rumored in Wilmington
and the runners seem to have such
solid foundation among some of those
IN close touch with the "inner circle
of the Republican Machine in Delaware
that even those who at first consider
Ell them without foundation now are
placing belief in them. 1t is said
that the only reason for delay in the
matter is that there is difficulty in
deciding upon a successor to Senator
DUPONT; and those who are ac-
quainted with the conditions say the
probabilities are that a definite an
nouncement of the Senator's intention
doubtless will be forthcoming at an
early date. 1t has been said that T.
Coleman dupont, a cousin of the Sen
ator and the Republican national com
mitteeman for Delaware, was desir-
ious of the Office, but was being
strongly opposed, and that he was
responsible in the delay of Senator
duPont's resignation. The Senator
is now abroad, but it was stated at
his residence Tuesday night that he
will return within the next two weeks,
and those closest to him say the pro-
liabilities are that the announcement
will be made very soon after he returns.
Failing health is said to be the
cause the Senator will give for his
retirement from public life. Extract
from Philadelphia Record.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
REFUSE TO INDIcT ATTORNEY
Federal Grand Jurors Report That
They Ignore Charge Against Nields

reueTa' 0rano jurors Report ] ha (
They Ignore Charge Against NieIds
The Federal Grand Jury, which re-
ported yesterday for the October term
of Court, ignored the charges of OBJ
structing justice that had been prefer
red against United States District
Attorney John P. Nields by Mahlon
B. Foster. By direction of the De-
partment of Justice at Washington,
John B. Vreeland, District Attorney
for New Jersey, represented the Gov
ernment in the case and presented it
to the jury. After considering it and
hearing all the witnesses the jury re-
ported that it had ignored the charge.
Fosters charge against District At
tOrney Nields grew out of the attach
ment of boat in which Foster was
interested some years ago.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
NEW CASTLE COUNTY PRoHIBs
Met Saturday in Wilmington and Put
County Ticket in the Field

County Ticket in the Field
The Prohibition ticket for New
Castle county was named, a county
committee was chosen organization of
this committee was effected, the State
and national platforms were reaffirmed.
and the county committee was author
lied to fill all vacancies at the county
convention held in the W. C. T. u.
headquarters in Wilmington, Saturday
OF last week. The ticket chosen was
as follows: Prothonotary, Charles
Slmons, Jr., Brandywine hundred
Clerk of the Peace, John H. Wardell ;
Sheriff, William Fl. Wingate, Marshall
ton; Receiver Of Taxes and County
Treasurer, George A. Rhoades; Comp
troller, Thomas Maloney, Townsend !;
Coroner, Charles E. Justison; Sena-
tors, First district, William E. Haw-
kins; Second, l. Elmer Perry; Fourth.
Asel Stiles, HOckessin; Sixth. Joseph
Rhoades, St. Georges hundred.
Representatives and Levy Court com
missiOners were named but Blackbird
and APPOINTMENTS hundred nomlna-
tions were lett open to be filled.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
"RALLY DAY"-AsBURY CHURCH
Sunday Schooll Started Sunday on its
Fall Schedule and Campaign

ouhuaY 0ChoOII started Sunday on its
Fall Schedule and Campaign
Sunday was Orally Day" with
Asbury M. E. Sunday School and
there was a goodly attendance to
witness the special program. The
school had no speaker from out of
town this year, as has been the
custom but addresses were made by
Rev. w. D. Parry, the pastor and
Mr.. Lewis NJ Price, the superintend-
ent which were helpful and instruct
i've. There was spirited singing on
the part of the school children and a
number of recitations, duets etc.
The Sunday School has entered upon
its winter schedule and will meet
hereafter at 2.9O p. M, Sunday
afternoons instead of before church
in the morning.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Literary Society Furnishing Some Ex-
cellent Programs Invited
The members of the Ciceronean
Literary Society will hold a meeting
on. Friday Oct. 11th. The public is
cordially invited to attend. A very
attractive program has been arrang-
ed, the subject for debate: "Is de-
votion to fashion d greater evil than
the tobacco habit. I" Cor. See.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
EDWARD G. WALLS HoNoRED
Elected Grand Master of the A. E. and
a. M, of Delaware Last Week
New Masonic Home Dedicated

Edward G. Walls, State Senator
and well-known clothier of Smyrna,
has come in for another high honor
for which he is receiving the con-
gratulations and best wishes of his
friends. At the annual communica-
tlon of the Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Delaware, held in Will
mlntgon last Thursday, he was elect
ed Grand Master. The meeting was
held in the Masonic Temple and with
the exception of the election of Off
GERS only routine business was trans
acted. The election of officers in full
was as follows: Edward G. Walls,
of Harmony Lodge, No. 13, of Smyr-
ma, Grand Master; Frank B. Massey,
Washington Lodge No. l, Whining
ton, Deputy Grand Master; Raymond
l.. COfer, Jackson Lodge No. IL,
Delaware City, Senior Grand Warden; {;
John F. Robinson, Layafette Lodge
No. IA, Wilmington, Junior Grand
Warden Virginius V. Harrison,
Oriental Lodge No. 27, Wilmington,
Grand Secretary; Samuel G. Cleaver,
Temple Lodge No. IL, Wilmington,
Grand Treasurer.
New Masonic Home Dedicated
Marked by appropriate and impress
sive exercises the Grand Lodge OF Del
aware, A. F. and A. M, Wednesday
afternoon dedicated the new Masonic
Home on the Lancaster turnpike.
about one mile west of Wilmington.
The ceremonies were in accord with
the ritual of the order, and were really
a session of the grand lodge. Grand
Master Enoch Moore, whose term ex-
pired Thursday, presided, and as
invitations had been sent to every
jurisdiction grand master in the Uni
ted States, many from nearby states
attended. The Grand Lodge met in
annual session in the Masonic Temple
at noon, and after a formal opening.
recess was taken, during which
banquet was served. Then the mem
bers and their women friends were
conveyed to the new home in automo-
biles, and nearly 1000 persons had
gathered to witness the exercises.
Grand Master Moore delivered the ad
dress of welcome, and j. Paul Lukens
past master and chairman of the board
of managers formally presented the
home to the grand lodge. 1t was for
mally accepted by Grand Master
Moore. There was music by a choir
during the ceremonies.
Home Cost Masons Upward $1,000
The home is spacious well lighted
and equipped with modern heating ap-
pliances. 1t originally cost about
SIT, 600, but several thousand dollars
have been spent in improving it. The
home will be open to members of the
order, their widows and later, possibly
to their orphans. Past Master Ed
ward G. Walls, Worsh;pful Master
V. Lay Phillips and a number from
Harmony Lodge, No. ID, Smyrna, at
tended the dedication.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
Asburr Church Broken Into Again

Thieves broke in to Asbubry M. E.
Church again Tuesday evening Of last
week but secured nothing Of value.
This makes the fourth or fifth time it
has been broken open recently and
church officials are at a loss to under
stand it.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY MET
DR.. E. s. Dwight of Smyrna Made One
of the Trustees of Medical journal

The Delaware State Medical Society
yesterday held its one hundred and
twenty third annual session in Will
mington and elected the following
offers: First vice president, Albert
Robin, Wilmington; second vice presi-
dent, Joseph M. Martin, Lewes !;
secretary, CIV. K. Forrest, Whining
ton; treasurer, L. C. Rumford, Will
mington; trusteess of Delaware State
Medical Journal, E. S. Dwight,
Smyrna. The next meeting will be
in Dover in October, 1913.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
sIaekbIrd cannsry Paeks sI.ooocases

The M. Records, Sons Gaming
factory at Blackbird Station closed
last Friday with a pack of 25, 600
cases of tomatoes and 5000 cases Of
corn.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
ASBURY W. r. M. S. OFFICER
Mrs. Mary w. Thompson Elected
President of Society for Ensuing Year

W. Wal luOIUDSOn EIGCIeQ
President of Society for Ensuing Year
The following officers of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society,
of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal
Church were elected at the annual
meeting held at the home of Mrs.
Alfred Hudson last Thursday: Presi-
dent, Miss Mary W. Thompson; vice
president, Mrs. A. D. Parry; Mrs.
Robert Watt and Mrs. Joseph
Beckett; recording secretary, Mrs.
William H. Baggs, corresponding
secretary, Miss annie w. Sutton.
treasurer, Mrs. John H. Hoffecker;
program committee, Mrs. A. D.
Parry, Miss Susie Hudson and Mrs.
James P. Hoffecker; Solicitor for
the WOman's Missionary Friend, Mrs.
Henrietta Tschudy; superintendent of
Mite Boxes, Mrs. Gilbert S. Wilds.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-09
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Thomas G. Hill. Rector. Makes
Announcement for the Coming Week

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, rector, an
nounces the following services and
meetings: Wednesday 7.30 p. m.
evening prayer followed by choir re-
hearsal; Saturday 3 D. m. meeting of
Little Helpers" in Parish House; 4
p. m. meeting of Junior Auxiliary in
Parish House; Sunday 730 a. m. Holy
Communion; 1890 a. m. morning
prayer and sermon; 2. 80 p. m. Sun
day scohol; 7.30p.m. evening prayer
ard sermon.
The state herald., 1912-02-23
Attend Sunday School.

If the young men of Holyoke who are
not attending Sunday School would on
ly turn over new,eaf and try attend
ing some Sunday School for few weeks
they would very soon enjey the work
of the Sunday School 80 much that they
would not feel like giving it up. There
was time when tho Sunday School
was conducted for children alone but
that day is gone and the Sunday School
of today is conducted for Bible study
by men and women as well as for chill
dren. The growth Of the Sunday
Schools of the country shows that one
out Of every five new members added
to the schools is a man who joins the
school for the benefits of Bible study.
Never, in the history of the work, has
there been as many men and women in
the Sunday School Bible classes as a,
present. There is great awakening
to the need Of q more thorough study
of the Bible and men and women who
have not been accustomed to attenc
Sunday School are joining the Bible
classes for study.
The state herald., 1912-02-23
Sale Bill 81 Years Ago.
From the Humanville Leader.

From the Humanville Leader.
State of Missouri, County of Pike
To whom it may concern: The under
signed will, Tuesday, September 90, A..
D. 1916, sell at public outcry for cash
on premises, where Coon creek crosses
on the Missouri road, the following
chattels, to wit: Nine yoke of oxen with
yoke and chain, two wagons with beds,
three niger wenches, four puck Mig
gers three niger boys, two prairie
plows, twenty five steel traps, one bar
rel picked cabbage, one hogshead of
tobacco, one lot of Niger hoes, one
spinning wheel, loom, three fox hounds
lot of coon, mink and skunk skins and
lot of other articles. Am gwine to
California. John Doe.
Richard Roe, Cryer.
Free headcheese, apples and hard ci.
der at noon.
The state herald., 1912-02-23
sheriff. Sale

ny virtue of a writ of execution lssus, out u n,
lcrla office of the district court of Phillips count,
and state of Colorado and To me directed wher,h,
! am commanded To make the sum of two hnndts,
ten and so-ioo dollars ts2lo aal and costs of suit
the amour, Of a certain Judgment recently obtain
ri against J W iiayer In favor of A l. Whline,
out Of the lands tsnensnts Roois and ehaitrls oI
the said J W Haver have levied on the folio,
inE property To wit
The north-wes, quarter "a section twenty min,
'ss township siS t6lnorth range forty five uDu
Of 9Th pm Tho above levy made suiiec, to d
mortgage of four hundrol doilarr that l. rreot,is.
against Il
Therefore according 10 aid command I shaTI : :
pose for aals At public auction all the rirht ttls
and intsrrs, u the above named W lIaysr an
and 10 the above described property on SATURDAY
the ii,h day Of March 1912 a, N ocioekA m At the
front door u the eour, house In noyoke PhiiiIp.
county Colorado
Dated al iiolyeke coloiado this .ist day Of Eel
lps Idw J.s,,.
Sheriff of Phillips county
ny wHslruw Deputy
Oats of nrsl publication Feh y lata
Oats u lac, publication Mar 10 ipy
The state herald., 1912-02-23
NOTICE

We having been informed from reliable sources
tnat intoxicating drink is the cause Of much Iii
cation. and some injuries. at the two principal
towns In this county, wherein the county is called
upon TO pay the expense.
Therefore. bc Il resolved. tha, we, as county
commissioners Of Phillips county do call upon the
town councils Of these towns and the citizens Of
the same. TO stop the boot esgnR and Illegal sale
OF Intoxicating liquors. or the giving away OF the
same. pay the OK 9ensaa caused by such illeea
distribution. and We shall use influence To sec
that the county dos not pay these expenses that
the towns should prevent.
By order Of the board Of county commissioners
dated ths 10th day u January 1912
s. &, Evans County Clerk
The state herald., 1912-02-23
Los Angeles Letter.
Los Angeles Feb s, 1912

Los Angeles Feb s, 1912.
Mr.. Painter, Dear Sir:
Thinking perhaps pou would like to
hear Of the Holyoke people out here, /
am dropping you few lines. Every
body seems to be well and happy. Yes
terday some of the ladies entertained
me at my apartments with a surprise
and luncheon party. Those present
were Mesdames Slater, Heginbotham,
King, Sterner, Mary Clark of Santa
Monica and our niece Miss Ruth B. Copp
of Los Angeles. We surely had pleas
ant time. Had just received a letter
from Judge Worley which was read a.
loud, and reminded us of our eastern
friends and wished you were here tc
enjoy our June weather. Mrs Sears il
out Of town, but is getting along nicely
A company OF fishers went to Santi
Monica the same day including Messrs
Heginbotham, Cronk, King, DR.. Rus
sell and Copp. Mr.. Fulscher's are n
Long Beach but he was here and ent
along. Was glad to hear of the gooC
meetings in Holyoke. Gipsy Smith th'
great evangelist, is here holding meet
ings to vast crowds and many are be
ing converted. Last Sunday ten thous
and men marched carrying Bibles
singing Where He leads will follow
led by Gipsy Smith and Mayor Alexan
der He says he is every drop gips!
but was converted when young and al
his family. He is a wonderful man.
viii close with kind regards to all.
Marietta Copp.
The state herald., 1912-02-23
Sunday School Institute,

The Sunday School institute held in
Holyoke this week was not attended as
largely as it should have been but was
quite success nevertheless. Those
who failed to attend missed something
good.
J. c. Carman, state Sunda, School
superintendent was present and took
part in the exercises and in the even
ing delivered an address that was very
interesting and instructive to all who
are in any degree interested in the sue
cess Of the Sunday School work.
The reports of the different schools
of the county were encouraging and
showed good healthy condition in the
work.
The state herald., 1912-02-23
Editor Of State Herald.

Greeting:-Sitting in our ''den, this
quiet spring-like evening, our thoughts
seem to be running Holyoke ward, SO
have concluded to let our trusty pen
follow them with few items from
this neck O. the woods. We would not
blame certain CT our friends, resident
in Phillips county in the ''nineties." If
they should smile when We confess to
them our exubersnce Of feeling on
reading In the last issue of the State
Herald, received today. report OF a
Flowing well Of WATER" south of La
mar, Neb.. not so very far from your
locality. That. tidings of a favorable
nature concerning the same. is con-
summation devoutiy hoped for by your
''artesian well" enthusiast Of yc olden
times and who has never lost faith In
something good" coming to your wor-
thy people.
We recall n conversation we once had
with Mr.. Yoder. resident few miles
west Of Holyoke. concerning artesian
wells. or some other valuable product
in your county. He spoke of certain
small pond on his farm. on which an
oily scum, with u strong petroleum O.
dor. was always present. especially af-
ter hard rains. He said he regretted
that he was not financially able to
make thorough test Of the matter.
He later removed south-ward. and II
We mistake not. died there. This Is
but straw" Of course. but, we give
It free gratis. We note also in said pa.
per the program Of Sunday School in.
stitute to be held In your city In the
near future. One number on the pro.
gram especially interests US. and that
Is Song by Amitie School" We
recall with. we hope. ''pardonablc
PRIDE" the fact that we had hand'
In the organization Of said school In the
early mi ncties." and had the honor by
vote Of the school. Of naming Il Fair.
vicw," though later changed To Ami.
~" by our late friend Haxen, when the
ate was changed eastward. Those pi
oneer days are among our happIeat
memorie. and we yield need Of praise
to those whs are heroieally carrying
forward enterprises, others by removal
or death. have lain down. Nothing
tends more to promote good fellowship
In rural communities than tho main,e.
nance Of church and Sabbath School
services, and greatly To be commended
arc the city or town pastors and other
Christian workers, who give time and
snort In helping elevate moral stand. |
ard In too'oft neglected localities. John
Wesley was accustomed to say-"fhs |
world 10 my Parish"
With kind regards to old and new
friends Cordially. Mrs.P.B. Reynolds
Lexington. Neb., Feb 10. 1919.