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Smyrna times., 1913-04-09
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
- and their Social Doing

Rev. w. Z. Matthews and family
moved to-day to their new home at
Magnolia. Pastor Matthews has Just
finished five year pastorate on Smyr-
ma Circuit and Sunday he preached his
farewell sermons at his appointments.
receiving the we'll wishes of his con-
gregations who were lOathe to part
with him. The Matthews have many
friends in Smyrna and vicinity and
they leave with the good will and
popularity that must be a source of
great qualification to them. Rev.
L. l. McDougle and family of Town
send. are expected tomorrow 70 take
up residence in the Smyrna Circuit
Parsonage.
Mr.. c. H. LeFevre, of this town.
one of the official delegates of the
Diocese of Delaware, will attend
Monday and Tuesday of next week
the Sunday School Institute of the
Third Department of the General
Board of Religious Education, repre-
senting - diocese in states of Penn
sylvania, New Jersey, Delaware.
Maryland. Virginia and West Vir-
ginia. The session will be held in
Trinity Church, Wilmington, and an
interesting two days program will be
rendered. Rev. Thomas Getz Hill.
rector of st. Peters Church. this
town, will also attend.
Mr.. George Thompson paid his par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. Henry S. Thomp-
son a visit over Sunday. The latter
have just moved from Millington to
make their home in Smyrna, Rev.
Thompson having retired from active
ministry after long and useful re-
cord covering a period of 55 years.
They have not as yet selected a per-
manent residence, but are visiting
their daughter, Mrs. L. NJ. Price un-
til they take the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence B. Raymond which they
have rented for the summer. The
RaymOnds will leave for Kilbourne.
| " To- euG nESL VI MAY.
Miss Anna Cunningham and Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence B. Raymond enter
tanned the Tuesday Club last evening
at the home of Miss Cunningham on
West South street. There were nine
tables in the progression and a de-
lightful time was had. The next
meeting will be entertained by Miss
Mary w. Roberts and Miss Alice
Spruance at the home of Miss Mary
Roberts on South street.
Mr.. J. 7. Porter of Scranton, Pa.
a former Smyrna boy who is making
a success Of life, was a visitor to
Smyrna over Sunday, guest OF his
sister Miss Lydia Porter.
Mr.. J. Earle Chandler of MacDon
aid & Campbell's Clot hing House,
Philadelphia, who is convalescing from
an attack Of the grippe. spent the
weekend in Smyrna.
Mrs. Robert Barton of Winchester,
Va, and Miss Bacon have returned
from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Murray
Stewart.
Mr.. Irving BrintOn of Wilmington,
was a visitor to Smyrna over Sunday
renewing friendships and acquain
tances.
MIR. and Mrs. Vernon L. Phillip,
spent a few days this week with hi
parent Mr.. and Mrs. A. Phillips Al
Delmar.
Mr.. J. B. HUM and daughter julia
have been spending a few days with
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Eta Spear of Baltimore is visit
ing her niece Miss Edith Collins.
Miss Nellie Downs, Of Dover, anC
Miss Postles. Of Philadelphia, spen
Sunday with Smyrna friends.
Mrs. S. J. Reynolds and Mrs. F
F. Evans are representing the Pres
byterian Church at Missionary meet
ing which is being held in Lewes.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Owing to great quantities Of oil
being on the surface of the Delaware
river, caused by tank steamers pump
ing water ballast odt of the holds,
and from the oil works further up
the stream, many shad fishermen re-
port that they are fishing in the lower
Delaware bay.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

The next annual meeting of the
American Association Of Farmers In
stitute Workers will be held Novem-
Der 10, IL, II. 1913, at Washington,
ID. C. The meeting will be followed
immediately by that Of the Assoeia-
tion Of American Agricultural Col
Ieges and Experiment Stations, Nov
ember 12. 13. Ia. Delaware will no
doubt be represented at both Of these
meetings.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Engagement of Miss Flo Gootee.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Frank GOOtee an
nOunee the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Flo Gootee. to Gordon r. Ed
wards of Brooklyn, New York.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

In addition 70 our high-grade Fer
tilizers we will offer Special Potato
GuanO. For sale here this season. -
S. ]. Reynolds, agent 70 the j. E.
Tygert Co.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Noah Riley and Isaac Gibbs have
purchased the 1909 model four pas
senger Ford Car of H. d. Boyer and
will run it in connection with camp
meetings, etc. this summer.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Because so many acres of tomatoes
are TO be planted in this section,
growers believe they will realize more
by selling their entire crops to the
canning factories.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

For the first time in the past ten
years a sheriff sale will be held over
property in the vicinity Of Milford
Monday afternoon the sheriff Of Kent
county will sell the Mosley lands loca-
ted in Milford Neck. The farmers in
lower Delaware usually have large
bank accounts instead Of falling into
the hands Of sheriff. and much sur
prise is expressed at the sherih's no.
fiees posted conspicuously In public
places.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Harry WoOdkeeper of Taylor
Bridge has purchased a 25 horse
power Studebaker Car.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

During the season just closed, 2l
Farmers Institutes have been held in
the State, a total Of % days and 81
sessions The total attendance was
.. 366. an average Of 44J per insti-
tute. or 374 per day. The cost to
the State was a little over 1000,
for speakers, travelling expenses and
advertising
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
DR.. E. S. Dwight is improving his
home and office with a coat of paint.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

The Wilmington Chamber of Com
merce is preparing to erect a four
story fireproOf building to house many
small industries constantly seeking
places to locate.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

J. E. DeFord is improving his fine
residence on Commerce street with a
coat of paint.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Seed Potatoes and all kinds of Gar
den Seed at Geo. w. Cummings, Ode
Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings Phone 139.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

NIN y IEI.t = = IUININ UF hENT,
LIS. q. Wilds. Cashier OF the above-named bank
DO solemnly sHearthat the above statement Is true
n the best Of my knowledge and belief
5. q. WILDS. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me this sth
day OF April, 1913
HENRY : ANTHONY. Notary Public
CORREcT-Attest:
JAMES r. CLEMENTS.
W. o. HOFFECKER Directors.
II. p. HALL
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

Rev. c. Il. Yerkes of Yi-Hsien,
China, is expected at the Presbyterian
Church sometime this month to give
descriptive missionary talks.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

For Sale-One S-foot Showcase for
So. 90 and one 4-foot Showcase for
$500. Apply to Alfred Tilghman,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will meet at the home of Mrs.
J. E. Carter, Thursday, April 10. at
2. 80 p. m. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

All kinds of tobacco and cigarette
cupons redeemed. Geo. w. Cunning.
Odd Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09

The circle Of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Mrs. w. d.
Parry. Thursday, April 10th at 7.3O
Sec.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09
NO. 23S1.
r EPoRIoEIHE CoNDlTIoH OF

II "THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA"
At Smyrna. On the State Of Delaware AZ the close
Of business April 4, 1913.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-09
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
DR.. E. S. Dwight is improving his
home and office with a coat of paint.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings Phone 139.
J. E. DeFord is improving his fine
residence on Commerce street with a
coat of paint.
Harry WoOdkeeper of Taylor S
Bridge has purchased a 25 horse
power Studebaker Car.
Seed Potatoes and all kinds of Gar
den Seed at Geo. w. Cummings, Ode
Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
All kinds of tobacco and cigarette
cupons redeemed. Geo. w. Cunning.
Odd Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
The circle Of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Mrs. w. d.
Parry, Thursday, April 10th at 7.3O
Sec.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will meet at the home of Mrs.
J. E. Carter, Thursday, April 10. at
2.30 p. m. Sec.
For Sale-One S-foot Showcase for
$500 and one 4-foot Showcase for
$500. Apply to Alfred Tilghman.
Smyrna.
Rev. c. r. Yerkes of Yi-Hsien,
China, is expected at the Presbyterian
Church sometime this month to give
descriptive missionary talks.
The Wilmington Chamber Of Com
merce is preparing to erect a four
story fireproOf building to house many
small industries constantly seeking
places 10 locate.
Because so many acres of tomatOe:
are 70 be planted in this section,
growers believe they will realize more
by selling their entire crops to th'
canning factories.
Noah Riley and Isaac Gibbs have
purchased the 1909 model four pas
senger Ford Car of H. d. Boyer anC
will run il in connection with CAM
meetings, etc. this summer.
In addition 70 our high-grade Fer
tilizers we will offer a Special Potato
GuanO For sale here this season. -
S. J. Reynolds, agent 70 the J. E.
Tygert Co.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28
CHAPTER xxx.

ASK the sentinel at the door" said
Brockett, after the prisoners had been
shown into rude but comfortable
hut, lighted with whole rows Of can
dies, IF he can get a needle and some
strong thread. Tell him | want to do
some repairing on my clothes-they
need II badly"
The puzzled Cuban executed the
commission, and the sentry, an oblig
ing. jovial fellow, soon brought in a
heavy needle and some twine. Brock
EFT. seating himself where the light
was brightest, then produced an old
ball. bearing evidence of many a Wig
orous swat upon its horsehide cover,
and calmly proceeded to dissect the
sphere, while Solano looked on in
mystification.
Going to stuff the ball with dyna-
mite, and then bat it to Captain Tor
rejon?" he asked, with forced
chuckle. Brockett smiled frankly and
evidently with self-confidence and
full renewal Of courage.
Not exactly, Ramon" he replied.
I'm going TO stuff it with something
valuable, though Watch and see"
Deity the boy extracted some fold
ed letters from the inner pockets OF
his clothing. AS deftly he crumpled
them, wound them round the rubber
center Of the ball and pressed them
into spheroid shape. Some Of the yarn
from the ball was then wound round
the bundle, and then came the work
OF resewing the cover. This was a
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28
SYNOPSIS

Secret Service chief wilkins, puzzled
over the theft OF the gOyernmruts ciRneT.
calls to his aid Detective IiukWcl. lhey
think they have discovered a new clpnei,
when the office boy BroCl>rtt tells theIn
rs "the Diamond Cipher" and starts TOT
ths ball park. Brockctt. CNula Lon ran
"A Siamcse, Ramon Solano. cuban, 10
gether with some twenty other youngsters,
practice basel an playing unttl dark 'ne
or wilkins steuOgraDhcrs ls seen 70 pass
"a paper 10 mysterious stranger ~
outcome or RrucEct'S cipher. the hAu
player ana SolauO are engaged by gov
crhrlcnt for mysterious mission. fazl-
motto, mysterious Jap. calls uu BrorktiI
Rrockett falls into NaZimoto's trap,
fight follows. Brockctt coming ont on
TOP: Messenger Mckaue coming 10 'ut
rescue. Mckane was bearer OF the nNs-
terious cipher is also ball player } AZ
Nnoto returns 10 headquarters ana re
ports 10 Baron Ioll"rn his faIure 10 or
tain the cipher. Miss Lawson. the stem
ographer. also reports to the baron
Brockett and Solano have encounter WIN
the baron in which the latter comes OUT
second best BroCkett and Solano arrive
IN Jersey City, make appointment 10
meet MCGinulty. the Iron Man baseball
manager. Brockctt and Solano arrive IN
New York and run into Chinese TonR
war rescued by a white man. The place
of refuge found 10 he a trap, find them
selves prisoners OF NaZrnotO Kelly 70
rescue. Kelly turns 10000 Jap money
over To BrocEett Bruckett and Solano
protected hy EcllY's men. on sleeper
Cleveland bound the baron detected TN
Hct or rifing Solauo's berth. jumps from
train. At Detroit the messengers 20 10
bail game. receive hicroglyphs I'm myste-
rious manner and depart for Chicago. Ar
rivinR I'm Chicago. the messengers are
robbed by "trnnsom thief" the baron
again appears The baron agrees TO as
s'st I'm recovering the stolen papers The
messengers find the stolen papers In the
possession OF giant negro. After
fierce battle with negroes Brockett and
Solano wake up in Jail The messengers
and police visit the Tenderloin In search
~ the stolen property The thief is found
IN HOP Joint" fight follows. and part
of the booty" Is recovered. Mysterious
" receiving another hierOClyphic mes
sage. the messengers hoard train for
the west and are later arrested by bogus
Arkansas sheriff Brockett and Solano
knock the sheriff and his deputies down
and take TO the woods. The genuine
sheriff arrests Baron Zollern. and the
boys resume their journey. The messen-
gers arrive on the Rio Grande and play
hall with the troopers. While playing
ball Brockett Il lassoed and robbed.
The messengers meet the commander or
the post They start with important pa
pers for the Mexican chief and run into
ambush
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CHAPTER XVIII.

There was little chance for the
fuSitives. even had their lead been
twice as long for the inexperienced
rider has small show against the man
who has lived from childhood in the
saddle IL was only a few minutes be-
fore the grim pursuers overhauled
them, swept alongside. and checked
their horses by strong hands upon the
bride. Solano drew his revolver, and
then, quickly realizing the helpless
ness Of his situation, calmly returned
IL TO its resting place Brockett drove
his right fist, viciously. into the face
of the nearest rider. but was wrapped
round with powerful arms before he
could strike second blow. Then the
cavalcade. escorting the prisoners,
turned, rode out of the little cross
road. and trotted slowly up the hill.
Descending the farther slope, they
rode on in the same dead silence for
perhaps an hour Coming 10 thicket
beside the road, they wheeled into its
dark stretches, threaded their way
along narrow track in single file,
and emerged upon clearing, in which
campfire blazed brightly, while
some fifty men were lounging round
the flames. A sentry's challenge was
given and answered: the horsemen
dismounted, picketed their horses. and
assisted the prisoners to the ground.
A big, superbly-molded fellow
standing some ten feet from the
flames. seemed TO be in full authority,
and the boys were led towards him
when he waved his hand. Richly
dressed. heavily armed. the freight
playing over his dark, fierce counte-
nance, he looked the part OF the OPP
cratic villain or the musical brigand
Receiving the boys with a smile that
showed his strong white teeth In thor
ough Roosevelt fashion, he motioned
them to seats upon two huge Mexican
saddles near by.
Il spik but ver' poor Englees," he
apologized "You-one OF you-spik
Spanish. si?"
Solano promptly took up the con.
versation, interpreting sentence by
sentence to Brockett, who sat calmly
by. occasionally interposing pointed
comments which the Cuban rapidly
translated to their captor.
II am glad to meet you two young
caballeros." ran the suave speech OF
the big brigand, smiles ripping
through his words There are rea
sons for my pleasure In making your
acquaintance. The fact is, caballeros
that two gentlemen-not one, but two
such is my uncommon good fortune
have made me great offers for your
capture-or, rather. for certain docu
ments. letters or messages which yol
bear concealed upon you. These mes
s~ges, II l understand rightly, are ad
Aressed 10 Gomez Esteral, whc makes
Dis headquarters at the Rancho No
Sal, and Il appears 10 be Of great In
teres. to these two gentlemen tha
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

morning. give us valuable instruction
In the game Of baseball? It will, as
sure you, be a glorious favor"
Despite the misery OF their situa-
tion and the apparent overthrow Of
all their plans, the boys could not re-
strain their laughter This brigand
this land-pirate, this desperate, who
on the morrow, might wreck the fu-
ture of great nations, asked for in
struction in the diamond game, They
could not keep from laughter-and
even as they laughed Brocketts very
soul thrilled with the fash OF sudden
inspiration.
Yes. yes" he painted Tell him.
Ramon, that We will be right with him
in the morning and that we will DO
our best TO teach him what little OF
the game We know"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

harmless letter-sheets | happened to
have IN my pockets. | think that the
inside OF a league ball is about the
last place they would think TO look
for important papers"
Pretty old ball" commented So
lano. Had rubber center instead
cf cork core But what good is the
ball going 70 do us? If We never get
through to Come Esteral what diff
ference does it make whether the dis
patches are in a ball or in an aero
plane?"
A.. Brockett smiled serenely. Quit
Worrying, Ramon, quit worrying. Now,
then. come clOser-stili Closer-where
tncre won't be any chance Of sharp
Mexican ears getting wise. Now,
then, listen TO me-"
Captain Juan Torrejons bandits GER
tainly loved baseball. and evidently
PLAYED II to the best OF their ability
and as often as time and place al
lowed. The clearing in which the
camp was pitched had rude dla-
mond laid out at it's northern edge,
while the southern borders showed
much evidence of the tramping feet
Of the outfielders. SentinelS guard
ed the boundaries of the camp with
hawklike gaze; some twenty OF the
bandits frOiicked back and forth upon
the sward, waiting for the practice to
begin. and the rest OF the operate
looking brigands, with their leader
lounged around the catcher's position
Juan Torreion greeted his prisoners
with great courtesy, and asked II
they had slept and breakfasted well
Answered in the affirmative as tC
both queries, a look Of genuine pleas
ure seemed to cross his swarthy coun
tenance, and he expressed his salts
faction at their words.
IF it pleases you, caballeros," he
went on, will you inspect the bats
and balls? Our equipment is doubt
less crude and poor, but in these
troublous times it is not easy to OBJ
tain first-class material. What branch
of the profession will you deign to in
struct us in as a beginning?'
IF agreeable to you, Captain Tor
reion." said Solano, my friend viii
bat up some flies, to see how you
fielders handle them"
"Bueno, muy bueno," Torrejon ap
proved Il fear you will find then
| but feeble in pursuit of the ball"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

When a man begins to think OF get
ting married he never figures on
chruch wedding
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1t isn't half as far from virtue to
vice as it is from vice to virtue.
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long and tedious task, but was COM
pleted in perhaps forty minutes. when
the ball. to all outward appearances,
was again nothing but worn and
battered veteran of big league bat
ties.
That ball." said Brockett, survey
ing his han6iworK With justitiable
pride, contains the entire packet OF
letters 20 Gomez Esteral, and the en-
velopes now contain sundry wholly
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

Ars. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethng, softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
ton ,allays pain. cures wind colo 25c bottle At,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

Constipation causes and seriously aggrs-
Yates many diseases 1t is thoroughly cured
BY DR.. Pierce's Pellets. Tiny sugsr-coated
Granules. ADV.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

Every man thinks he knows lot
about women until he marries one.
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Only One "BROMO OUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININH. Iook
for the signature of II. w GROVE Cures a Cod
In One Day, Cures Grip in Two Days. &c.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-28

Many man fools himself when he
thinks that he is fooling his wife.
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Feeble they were. They tried hard.
these bandit Mexicans, but only the
easiest kind of fly balls rested secure
ly In their grip. After about dozen
balls had been dropped. Solano. with
a gesture of impatience. set of at .
jog-trot, crossed the field and took I'D
position among the farthest Mex
leans, not far from the edge of the
clearing
"Bueno, bueno!" laughed Captain
The Sentinel=record., 1913-01-14
For Fathers,
 Hot Springs LiverButtOns
Take Them While Bathing to End Constipation ana Keep the
 Liver Ecsive.

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 Joyfully gent Q in their action, they are practically specific for cunsri. patton, headache, dizziness, malaria. coated tongue, sick liver, sallow sAln and blotches. All druggists sell Hot Springs Liver Buttons. the little su- gar coated health promoters for only 25 cents a box
The Sentinel=record., 1913-01-14
HOW TO RESIST
Chronic Coughs and Colds.

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 The reason vinol is so efficacious in such cases is because it contains in a delicious concentrated form all the medicinal curative elements of cod liver oil, with tonic, blood-building iron added
 Chronic coughs and colds yield to yinol because 1t builds up tho weak cned, rundown system.
 You can get your money back any time if Vinol does not do all we say.
 R. G. MORRIS DRUG co.
 e02 Central Avenue.