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Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
cHEswoLo BETHEL MISSIONS
Receives a Fresh Impetus at Services
Sunday-Dr. Watt Participated

Receives a Fresh Impetus at Services
Sunday-Dr. Watt Participated
Cheswold, March, 11-Rev. DR.. Watt
Dist. Supt. preached a very interest
ing sermon at Cheswold NJ. f. church
Sunday morning and at Bethel in the
afternoon, the Missionary AnniveSs-
airy was held in the evening at Ches-
void and the following program was
we'll rendered Song by the Choir
Prayer, by the Pastor; Recitation, Sar-
an Glass; Recitation, Harry Newton
Recitation, Sofia Anderson; Song /;
Recitation Glass Of Girls; Recitation,
Willard Boyce; Song. By Choir
Recitation, BY Two Girls Recitation.
Adelaide Stevens; Song, BY School
Recitation, Adeline Mitchner; Recita-
tion, Anna Pearson; Recitation,
Marion Helmes; Song, By Choir
Recitation, Sarah Moore; Recitation,
Mary Masten; Song BY School
Recitation. Glass Of Girls; Reeita-
tion, Catherine Thompson; Collection
and Address by the Pastor. Amount
collected during the year S9T T.59
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
WALLS FOR GOOD ROADS

Gets His Measure Through the Senate
For the Benefit of Kent County
Senator Edward G. Walls of this
town is one of our ardent exponents
of Good Roads. Last week the Sen
ate passed Senator Walls bill for the
permanent improvement of Kent cOun-
ty roads. Its provisions are limited
to FIVE years duration. A county
road engineer and hundred supervisors
are provided to direct road cOnstrue-
tion. Abutting owners would be as
sessed 10 per cent of the cost Of i'm
provements made when petitioned to
the Levy Court. The amount to be
expended each year is limited to $40, :
O62, and not more thar 50, 600 shall
be expended for a mile Of road work.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. {. 2. Jones Of Clayton
Celebrate Occasion With Family Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs {. 2. Jones Of Claytcn
Celebrate Occasion With Family Dinner
Saturday was a happy day to Mr..
and Mrs. Z. F. Jones Of Clayton. the
event being their Fifth Wedding An
nivrsary. They had not intended max
ing any elaborate celebration Of it but
their children would not have the
event pass by unnoticed so they ar
ranged a family dinner which turned
out to be a most delightful occasion.
Home with them over Sunday were
their children: Mrs. Emma J. Mason,
Miss Helen Jones, Philadelphia; Mrs.
Andrew Kerr and son Andrew, Jr.
Pittsburg, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam R. Slaughter and daughter Mil
dred, Dover. Others at dinner were
Mrs. Rachel VanGasken, Miss Mary
English, Smyrna, Mrs. Alexine Thomp-
son and Mrs. Mary Conwell. Dover
Mrs. Denney Wilds and daughter Miss
Ethel Wilds. Kenton; Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Purnel Lewis. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Jones, and Miss Edna Lewis,
all of Clayton. The "bride anC
groom" of so years received a number
Of gifts of gold and postal shower
while many well wishers all through
this community wished them man.
happy returns of the day.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
COMING MISSIONARY INSTITUTE
Will Be Held at the Presbyterian
Church Tomorrow Afternoon

VIII De Feiu al the presbyterian
Church Tomorrow Afternoon
A Missionary Institute will be held
at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow
Thursday afternoon at which the
following program will be rendered:
200, opening Services, Mr. L. NJ.
Price; 2.2O, Creating a Missionary
Atmosphere, Missionary Supt. of
Committee. Mrs. Wharton; Education
Rev. j. NJ. L. Eckard; Utilizing
Waste Material, Rev VIM. D. Parry;
2. so What we are doing, Discussion
by all; 32O, Home Table, Miss
Edna c. Barker; B. 45. Primary Class
Demonstration, Conducted by Miss
Eunice Anthony.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
AUTO LICENSE CHANGES
House Monday Passed Two Senate
Bills Regulating License Fees

HOUSE WUWUdT TusagU WU NUI'0VV
Bills Regulating License Fees
The House Monday passed two Sen
ate bills relating to automobile licen-
ses. One bill was Senator Wallis,
which prov ides a family licenses for
SO which can be used by any member
of the family over 16 years old own
ing an automobile. The other bill
was Senator Williams which provides
for the issuing of fractional licenses.
The fee for license from July to
December l is So. 70. and from Sep
tember l 70 December l 50. so. The
latter bill also provides an SS. so fam
lily license.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
NEW PASTOR IS INSTALLED
At PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
REV. J. M. L. ECKARD ENTERS
OFFICIALLY UPON PASTORATE
installation Services AuspiciouslY Held
at the Church Last Evening Fol-
lowed by Reception to Pastor


Rev. J. NJ. L. Eckard the new pas
tor elect of the Presbyterian Church
of Smyrna was installed into Office at
the church last evening with impress
sive ceremonies. The Church was
crowded and an augmented choir
assisted in the music. The ladies of
the church had very tastily decorated
the church and reception room with
evergreen, potted plants, flowers etc.
and the occasion was one that will lin
ger long with those who participated.
The Rev. Joel S. Gilfllen ID. ID of
Newark was moderator of the session
and presided The exercises opened
with an organ voluntary by Mrs.
Frank F. Evans and an an them by
the augmented choir. Rev. w. d.
Parry pastor of Asbury NJ. +. Church
read the Scripture lesson followed by
prayer from the Rev. w. E. Matthews,
pastor of Smyrna Circuit NJ. E.
Church. Mrs. W.D. Parry sang a solo
entitled "The Half Has Never Been
Told by Bishoff. Then came the
sermon preached by the Rev. j. H.
Crawford pastor of Central Church
Wilmington. The latter took for his
subject 1.-The Voice of God" and de-
livered a strong, vigorous sermon
that took well with the congregation.
Following the sermon the installa-
tion services began. After a brief
explanation concerning the call of the
new pastor and congregation, Rev.
Eckard, pastor elect stood up before
the bar of the church and answered
the constitutional questions propoun-
ded by Moderator Gilfllan and the
pastoral relations were pronounced
constituted. Rev c. H. Candee of
Wilmington offered the installation
prayer. MIR. l.. Schwartz after this
rendered baritone solo"A Dream.
Father Gives The Charge to His Sor
Then came the most impressive part
of the service and one that was unique.
Rev. L. w. Eckard. father of the new
pastor who is Secretary of the Ameri
: can Bible Society Of Philadelphia
gave 1.-The charge. The impressiv,
: sight of seeing father. grown gra!
in the service of the ministry givini
the charge to his son about to ente
new official relations. was unique a
: it was impressive and may never b.
: witnessed again in Smyrna. The tall
was full of good wholesome advic
and was full Of deep emotion. Rev
c. II. Candee of Wilmington in a
impressive heart to heart talk, CAV
u the "charge to the congregation" j
which he asked for the loyalty an
d support in sustaining the new paste
i in his endeavors among them.
d Reception Follows the installation
With the conclusion of the charges
the pastor pronounced the benedictio
> after which the congregatinO presse
Z to the front of the church to exter
their hearty congratulations to Rev
: Eckard. Receiving with the paste
were his father and mother Rev. Dl
: and Mrs. L. w. Eckard. Rev. an
;. Mrs. Joel s. Gifillan, Rev. c. H. Cal
dee, Rev. J.. H. Crawford, Mr.. al
> Mrs. Sd. Reynolds, and Mr.. and Mr.
F. F. Evans. The social hour
: was spent in exchanging greetings al
: in admiring the prettily decorate
= Reception Room. A repast of il
u cream and cake was served and q d
!. lightful time was had
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
ANTI-CI GAZETTE BILLS KILLED
House Turns Down the Measure 5Y
the Vote of % to 8

The House by a vote of 23 nays to
6 yeas killed Representative McDOn-
AIDS bill advocated by the State
Grange to prohibit the manufacture
sale and Of paper and tobacco cigar
cites and the 'makings" to any body
in Delaware whether adult or minor.
Il had been amended to permit of the
manufacture of all tobacco cigarettes
so as not to affect the big Whining
ton plant.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
Steamer frankie on Regular Run Again

Steamer Frankie" of the Smyrna
Steamboat Co. which has heen in win
ter quarters since December, resumed
its trips last week.. This good home
line is preparing for busy esason.
See time table.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12
Ten Hour Labor Bill Passes House

The House yesterday passed the ten
hour sin for working women by a vote
Of 25 TO 8 after the bill had been
amended twice on the floor and a third
amendment had been voted down.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12

More Funds for kenton and Leipsic
Kenton viii get s2Oe additional an
nually and Leipsie 800 annual if the
favorable action of the Delaware
Senate becomes a la'v.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-12

Next Sunday at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church Of Smyrna.
Rev. j. NJ. L. Eckard. pator. an
nouc6s the following for next Sunday /:
- Morning Service 1890. Sunday
School IL. as, Evening Services 7.30.
The sermons will be appropriate 70
Palm Sunday.
Smyrna Circuit Closing Good Year
Rev. W. z. Matthws is closing
the year with good report and all
collections up Jerman Chapel rev.
ival resulted in So conversions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
coueaos Makes sgtee".

Many q man has Ira u
ways!ds opportuniiy. 1'Fe. :.
he lacked the courage & So =
to himself that his TidsA'.
ed him In the vroag 'i2l !,
disds.ns mere abiiijy-e-f :.
ing withau, bravery E =
can be thrashed BY = sa' !
treated Sefore be 10 & 'ft'-
bart Karr~,e~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
Roman Altar unss-s.'

On the site Of n Z n'r ~
Corstopitum-Corbr d. No'-'-
land-has been found a.
bearing the inecrlaea
discipline OF the Kap'
Gated by the Second f1g-s@
gion." A stone original. go
'he Seventh Cohort o. re l'..','
egion and a relief Of H'rt :
d Wing a club have also -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

AN IDEAL HOME is one surrounded
by big bearing orange trees, sucn
as you will find in the Futch &
Rogers subdivision. on South Flor
ida avenue. See owners, Futch &
Gentry building. 344
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
EuerlastirG taTe.

we must 60 e :! !,
the use. We car DIV /,
cards in London WI
travels for something I4o'7 -.
send postcards. | wan, % -
namo on ShakespeaH
f.ouisyille Courier-lov.1s+
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

I.OST-1n baggage room IN Lake
land. one female bird dog, white
with liver spots, medium size
Please return to baggage agent,
passenger station. 800
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

IL YOU WANT A LOT in the beau
tiful orange grove subdivision of
Futch & Rogers on South Florida
avenue, you had better speak
quick. They are going fast. 344
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

LAKELAND FUEL SUPPLY AND
TRANSFER CO-Charcoal and
all kinds Of wood delivered
promptly. First class service in
furniture moving and general
transfer guaranteed. Phone 25S
Red. Hours. 6 to 1880 a. M:
1880 to noon; 1870 to5 p. m.
331
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

YOUR ACCOUNT solicited and
protected. American State Bank.
J. L. Skipper. president; s. F. Smith,
vice president: p E. Chunn, cashier.
70
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

WANTED--A boy between IA and
is years OF age who woul' like to
learn good trade will Please ap-
ply to the Evening Teleg am Of
fee. 294
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR QUICK SALE-One 10Ox200-ft
lot, East Orange ST.. with small
room and shed: also wire fencing.
Price 5000. J. r. Boulware, 4O7
South Fla. Ave, or phone 2Sl
33S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

ONLY A FEW MORE of those lots
with the beautiful big orange
trees on them can be had. Have
you got yours yet? II not better
see Futch & Rogers. Futch & Gen.
try building. without delay. 344
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FLY SEASON will soon be here. Pro.
tect your home from disease and
discomfort by using door and win
dow screens which may We lad of
Lakeland Manufacturing Co. Our
prices SO per cent less than north
ern concerns. Phone 76. 23y
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE-Fine new bungalow, S
rooms, complete, bath, electric
lights, built-in china closet and
bookcases, nice fireplace: lot 50x
1l5, with Is large orange trees.
$500 cash and balance to suit pur-
chaser. The John F. Cox Realty
Co. 311
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
MISCELLANEOUS

IN THE CITY visit my boat
yard. New and secondhand boats
for sale, The best work and ma
terial. any size you wish. Z. E.
Raiford. Sulphur Spring. Tampa.
343
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE OR RENT-Modern sew
en- room, two-story dwelling. with
all oonveniences; choicest loca-
tion for q home In Lakeland. No.
sol South Florida Ave. See or
address W. Fiske johnson, owner.
3e3
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR RENT - Desirable sfx-room
house. with nice sleeping porch,
with electric lights, etc. Splendid
ly located. 800 S. Missouri Ave.
Apply to Mrs. F. A. Morrell, phone
ia Green. go
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SAIE-One large lot. 1856 BY
las; well fenced Corner Gilmore
avenue and Peachtree street.
Cheap for c,sh. Also 6ve-room
house and six lots. with good
barns. 81 bearing orange trees and
other improvements; corner Lake
avenue and Magnolia st. Inquire
CT j. E. Marshall, corner Gilmore
Ave and Magnolia st. ia
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE-One ten-acre and two
;ive-acre farms, cleared and good
wire fence. or will sell all togeth-
er; two miles from depot In Lake
land. $50 per acre for quick sale.
Address P. o. Box 62S. Lakeland
317
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

TWO 4-ROOM HOUSES-For REM.
81 and 50 each Scally & Bassett,
over postoffice. 34O
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE BY OWNER-New six
room house, large hall. Is feet of
porch. garage, servants house and
poultry house. Lot 100x145. high
and dry, with fruit trees, overlook
Ing Lake Morton. No nicer place
to live in Lakeland. Price and
terms TiGht. See DR.. y. L. Bran,
Room NJ. I. over postoflice. Phone
500 or SO Rlue. 3S3
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
HOME PHOTOGRAPHY.

w. II. IL. Elmer will be pleased to
make an appointment with you for a
picture of your home. your children
and their pets, or any Photographic
work. Phone 1919 Blue. 339
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE-One Of the good bust
ness locations on Main street. at
the right price. II you mean bust
ness, see us for price and terms.
The John F. Cox Realty Co. 311
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE-.mprOved and unim-
proved city and suburban prop
erty For quick sale list your
property with us. Fla. & Ga. Land
Co Telephone -. Mum Buldg.
10-25th
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
FOR SALE Five Rhode Island Red
roosters. T. o. Box Ga. 3lG

FOR SALE Fine large family and
farm horse. Good locker, gentle
and kind 4 bargain. Ohlinger &
Aliield 342
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR RENT furnished rooms to
parties without children; modern
conveniences; $3.50 weekly. Ap-
ply 420 S. Lake Ave. or telephone
II Green. S12
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04

FOR SALE-Eight room. two-story
plastered dwelling, modern con-
yeniences Price $4,000 Terms
reasonable w. Fiske johnson,
owner. 267
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
trough Bon Air Addition mile City Hail. new County

WANTED Three or Tour furnished
rooms. Mrs. J ". Bartlett, Cen
eral Delivery, Lakeland. 345
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-04
FOR SALE

NOR SAl.E-Good 4-rOom house,
$25 cash, balance SO much month.
SC.lly & Bassett. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13
SECOND GAME

There was nothing to 1t but Roam
oke. DoushingerS played an .impor-
tant part. but chief OF all, Harry Crit
nm was hit hard. The visitors started
scoring in the second. and Bresnahan
gave Goalby the life that ended in
tally. The new second baseman of the
Tigers shot one at Connie and he made
n pretty stop. but threw the ball over
Raleys head, letting the alien tie up
at second. Leibs came through with a
hit. and while Carter was debating
where to throw the ball Goalby came
over.
Three hits and errors by Bresnahan
and Harry Griffin helped Roanoke to
five runs in the third. Ginn's triple
and 1rmscher's infield safety brought
another in the fourth. In the seventh
hits by Maths. Goalby, McCracken and
ha11his third-and a miscue by Eberts
aaaea nve more runs. bringing the total
TO twelve for the visitors
Richmond never had a chance Roam
oke was playing rings around Griff' s
workinen. and, with a safe lead, &C.
GeSom n,in almost the. Impossible
int into the adjoining lot to make catches.
crowd several thrills The Diamond
was was heavy after. the rain, but even
tnis heaviness failed to check the speed
of the visitors.
F1fteen errors were made-eieht for
the colts and seven for Roanoke. AS
pointed POI out before, every wobbie Of
bungled things when il dIdn't h GERS
IL IL was not pretty game for the home
rams TO watch: Everything broke eX-
actly wrong. The batters were hitting
me ban straight at the fieiders. in
. ny one box did Richmond really have
Bresnahan led with hit and Eberts
sacrihced Piez fouled out TO third
ana though Raley hit and Rogers
walked. tagging the corners. Carter
was unable to. bring forth hit. '''
The one and only local count came
a double and scored on SANDY: an c,nut 19 or
left: 1t was n hopeless encounter
liIu mad weakened both the often
Colts, and defeat. under Che circums
stances, was to be expected. though
II came more decisively than was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13

A rainstorm had entered somewhere
along the line. in the seventh. to be
specific and accurate. and this delayed
matters. But in each the fifth. sixth
and seventh. Roanoke showed over, a
brace Of tallies. and only the very best
kind Of defensive play saved that game.
The second was never in doubt.
Harry Griffin was hit hard and safely
more often than is usually the case,
and. added to his insecure hurting. or
rather aiding the visitors. were n num-
Der of wobbles of the most inexcusabIe
sort. Connie Bresnahan led In this
particular. but he was given a close
chase by Eberts, Piez. Strain. Carter
and Griffin. II was just one of those
days when everything went wrong
Bill Laval. suffering with bad ankle
and with wife and son sick at home,
was forced out Of the game Doc New
ton. his hip gone wrong and his eyes
black from a blow received In the Nor
folk series, occupied the sidelines.
John Raley and Connie Brcsnahan both
have thumbs which prevent them from
handling ground balls and from grip
ping bats. Because OF all these inju-
ries, Charlie Strain was found in short
field and Jay Rogers in right.
Lucky to WIN One.
Under such circumstances II Is in
deed, lucky that even one of the games
was won, since Pressly's bunch is go
Ing better right now than at any time
during the season. There Is no ques-
tion but that the advent of Goalby
whit took Noel's place at second. has
strengthened the Tigers wonderfully
at their weakest point. Nor were
these Tigers shy about taking advan-
tage OF every opening offered.
They were in there playing all of
the time, and when defeat seemed GER
tain In the fret game there was no
let up. Luck. pure and simple. aided
the Colts during the trying moments
of the last innings OF the first, while
they were outplayed at every point
in the second.
Just by way OF illustrating how good
the second game was. 1t may be noted
by the inquiring that a total of hf-
teen errors were n ade. eight by Rich
mond and seven by Roanoke The
difference here lay in the fact that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13
JACKSON LEADS
IN JUNIOR LEAGUE

Chicago. July 12.-Joe jackson, lead
ing the American League batters with
an average of .406, has made los base
hits 30 far this season. according to
unofficial figures before to-day's game.
iris Speaker, the Boston slugger. has
104 hits, but his average of .37S places
him third In the rank. Cobb being next
to Jackson. with 1916. Cobb has play
ed in fewer games than Jackson or
Speaker. Caldwell. New York. ranks
fourth in the American League, with
.376: Eddie Collins. Philadelphia, is
fifth, with .S55, and Henriksen, Bos-
ton. Is sixth, with 1851.
c. Mcdonald, the Boston third base
man, is far out In front in the Ma
tional League, with an average of .422
Earl Yingling, the Brooklyn pitcher, is
second, with 400, for sixteen games.
Crandall. New York, with .353; era
vath. Philadelphia, with .347; Hyatt.
Pittsburgh, with .346. and Daubert,
half dozen in the older league. Home
Run" Baker, of Philadelphia, leads the
American Leaguers In number of
round trip hits. with eight. The Same
number is credited to Cravath and
Luderus. Philadelphia leaders in the
National among the home run hitters.
Stolen bases credited to Milan, Wash
inston, now number 46. Moeller,
Washington. is next In the American
League. with 80. r. Myers. of Boston.
leads the Nationals base stealers. with
26. Lobert, Philadelphia and Marsans,
Cincinnati. are next. with 90 each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13
HOLIDAY CROWD
WATCHES RACES

Belmont Race Track. " Y, July IA
A real holiday crowd Was In evidence
at Belmont Park this afternoon. 1t be-
Ing estimated that there were 10000
people in attendance by the time that
the horses were sent to the post in the
first race.
The program from a class standpoint
was holiday offering. for distributed
In the different events we're many per-
formers of merit. There was but one
two-year-old event, this being hllies.
attracted the best talent with but few
exceptions of this sex and resulted I'm
raving contest.
The hunt set was catered to in the
NTH event. which was handicap
steeplechase at two miles. which proved
spectacular In the extreme.
There were three events for three
year-olds and up at various distances,
In each of which the issue was closely
contested. The feature event of the
afternoon and the one which aroused
the most interest was the PaumonOk
handicap at three-quartcrs of n mile,
In which the Whitney candidate, Iron
Mask, was the peoples choice but the
Others were not lacking In support
maiden race FOR three-year- old 8
wound up what was generally consid
cred the best days racing seen here
abouts this season.