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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-17

iana AS large ii area as New York,
Pennsylvania, Indiana. Maryland and
Connecticut: IN agricultural possibili-
lies, II arabic land alone, 2s,0oo,Ooo
acres 81 virgin soil awaiting anxious
~ Ter The pillow; in rnineral resources
hundreds 81 billions Of tons Of every
species 81 minerals from gold to ce-
meat, and the vast treasury barely
touched with the little finger Of de-
velopment; il timber 10000. 600, BOO
feet ia virgin forests, in manufacture
ing possibilities water power that
would move the wheels OF hemi-
sphere.
when these things and many
more on the same large scale are
taken in consideration how can we
avoid being enthusiastic and like high
melted steeds hot at bit. ready to
run and proclaim the glad tidings OF
good news.
y said ii was in line with the pol
icy Of the Milwaukee railroad. This
company is known as a great granger
route. When il came to Montana
industrially and commercially it was
like sending fresh army corps com
posed OF crack regiments 10 solve a
great problem Of military tactics and
sweep the field. For such big or
ganization in such tremendous worI;
it moved swiftly. 1t built 400 miles
OF road through canyons and gorges
and along rugged mountain paths,
as well as across rushing rivers and
through long fertile valleys in less
than three years. In that time it had
built twenty miles of bridges, pierced
twenty miles OF tunnels and laid 200,-
oon tons of s5-pound rail. 1t now
runs into Seattle on an almost per-
feet roadbed two OF the most beauti-
ful and best equipped trains in the
world, all steel That was the spirit
with which the work was begun and
carried on.
The anecdotes and tales told about
the Jesuit missionaries as they pushed
their way through every mining camp
and trading post in Montana read
like romance Of energy. patience,
bravery and self-saerifice. Many a
priest in Montana is still living out
Of whose life many acts Of heroism
might be culled for the basis OF in
teresting stories Furthermore, a
spirit Of kinship. Of mutual help, Of
harmonious action with all creeds
bred in days Of hardship and danger
still lives and now aids in the devel-
opment e our state.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-17
Catholic Priest Is on the
Staff of Railroad

The Res Gueymard 81 scssfie
Wash. has been appointed travelling
sunigraaion agent Ter great trans
continental system. the Milwaukee,
railroad. The appointment vas made
ny NJ. Habbafd al Seattle, Wash.
and was flashed across the cutire
Unised States over the Associated
Press wires As novel and unique
step in the history 81 railroad trans.
pogsation That Catholic priest,
while still holding his clerical stand
Tag. should Be detached BY his bishop
10 serve on the official staff Of i
railroad company and he registered
as an employee on its pay roll was
something quite unusual. Yet il was
simple illustration Of the spirit 81
the great West. Il was IN line with
The policy Of This railroad and quite
ii accord with the missionary tradi-
tions 81 the church.
Relative 10 his new work Father
Gneynard said in part;
The Western states exempIify as
no other portion Of this country does
the spirit Of faith u its own vast
possibilities the spirit Of confidence
il its own unlimited opportunities
Tor those who have the energy and
talent 20 lay the foundations Of ma
tcrial weii-being That faith makes
81 the average Westcrner typical
booster Thoroughly convinced OF
the quality and quantity Of his wares.
he il an enthusiastic salesman, and
viewing the vast field Of operation
he generously welcomes the advent
Of every newcomer BY nature and
traditions and surroundings broad
and hospitable and liberal he wishes
10 see others share in the proffered
gifts that the country. with its won-
derfui resources. holds out only for
the asking
THAT spirit is so alive and so
common that Il soon affects every
one and converts the hardest pessi-
mist into an enthusiastic optimist.
|. is 50 typical that one does not
feel himself in his right element until
the spirit is born in him. and when
horn il grows anace In all positions
IL life we Westerners not only desire
TO see all enjoy material prosperity
but We wish to be factors--liye, rec
ognized faetors-in this history Of
progress. A man is a stranger until
this happy contagion touches him
he Is not fully assimilated until he
becomes palatable with the booster
contingent The spirit is exempli-
fled IN a remarkable degree in Mon
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-17

Mr. Z. J. Novak First National Bank Bldg, Chicago
who operates farm in the South wrote me August
18TH 1912: Some time ago purchased of your Farm
ers Simplex Records and consider that the best invest
ment have ever made don't see how anybody
get along without it,
As an owner of my Simplex Record, you may write to
often you wish about Keeping Track of Your
Business problems which confront you. And in answer
ing will give you the benefit of years devoted the
solving of the Farmers business difficulties
Write today. You obligate yourself in no way and
will give you information that will be of much value
to you
A. G. REICH Dept. I. S.. Riverdale Chicago Ill
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-17

President-eleet Wilson has b;s
hands full if he satisfies both the
East and the West in his selection
OF Secretary of the Interior.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-17
Quality is
Economy
In the Varnish World the
In the Narnish World the
Murphy name is a Guarantee

Murphy Varnsh Company, the the label Of
any Finishing Material settles the question Of Value
1t that the Varnsh Color STAIN Enamel Konkreto,
whatever else Reliable Product Of the kind
This Reputation has been Secured at Great Cost through
many years Of persistence in the realizing of an Ideal
You needn't be all afraid that the Murphy Standard will
be lowered. 1t is worth all it has cost
This Quality Reputation must be lived up to- Any Cues
tionng Of it would sacrifice the Biggest Asset the Murphy
Business.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-17

Il cost Uncle Joe Cannon Sso1s -
be hred, but the shot was heard All
over the country.-Wall Street Tour-
nal
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
New Theatre for Wilmington

The new theatre to be built by
the dupont interests in Wilmington,
about which there has been much dis
cussion, is now assured. William A.
Brady. the New York theatrical man
ager, and his architect, Charles A.
Rich. also Of New York, have been in
this city in consultation with John ].
Raskob. an official Of the DUPONT
Power Company, who engineered the
building Of the cornpany's present
mammoth office building and new
hotel. Mr.. Rich has Seen commits
stoned to draw plans FOR the new
theatre. which will cost 5000. 600 and
will be located in the rear Of The
powder eompany's office building. at
Tenth aud Market streets. The main
entrance vii be the present mair
entrance TO the Office building and in.
terriorily the theatre vii! be the equa
Of any playhouse in this country
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
GUNNER MAINS A coMRAoE
Accidental Discharge Terribly Injuries
Mans leg Above Knee

While cunning near Lewis early
Wednesday afternoon. Samuel Pal
mer's gun was accidentally discharged
and the load entered one of Thorn
as Richards legs. injuring it to
such an extent that the physicians
fear amputation will be necessary.
Palmer and Richards were shooting at
a bottle at the time of the accident.
Richards had fired at the mark and
Palmer had cooked his gun and was
preparing to try his skill. when the
gun was discharged. the shot going
into Richards leg just above the
knee and shattering the bone. Several
years ago Richards lost three fingers
of his right hand in the machinery
of a wOolen mill in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
- and their Social Doing

Mrs. H. d. Boyer. chairman of the
Program Commimttee of the Twen-
tieth Century Club of Smyrna has
received word from the publishers of
EverybOdy's Magazine that the
Smyrna Club was one of the prize
winners in the contest for the best
solution of "The Case of Jennie
Brice, - which appeared in that mag
azine recently. The amount of the
prize or particulars were not given
and Mrs. Boyer and the Smyrna Club
women are in doubt as to just where
Smyrna stands in the contest. The
full announcement of the contest and
winners will be published in the cur
rent issue of EveiybOdy's Magazine
which will be watched With interest
The Smyrna Club Women made a
strong case of it and are hoping to
get big check.
Rev. Benjamin F. Thompson, rec
tor of Christ Church. Dover, will
preach at st. Peters Church this even
ing. He will spend the night with
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Getz Hill.
Messrs. Frank J. Williams and
William B. Megear spent yesterday
with their Smyrna relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. George w. Mattiford
and daughter Elizabeth, are visiting
relatives and friends in Philadelphia,
Chester, Wilmington and Norwood.
Mr.. Gilbert S. FAIRIES Of Chester
Heights, Pa, and Miss Ethel H.
FAIRIES of Landenburg, Pa. were
guests over Sunday of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William FAIRIES.
Mrs. Charles E. Williams of Viii
mingOn, is visiting her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Herman P. HAZEL.
Mrs. Harvey w. FAIRIES has beel
visiting relatives in Philadelphia
Mrs. Roland B. Carr is visitin
Mrs. W. H. Carr.
Mr.. R. NJ. Sanders of the Weldo
Pharmacy has resigned and left Sun
day for Wilmington where he has aC
cepted a position.
Mr.. Alexis Mustard of Baltimore,
Md, was home over Sunday.
Rev. w. G. KOons. formerly {
Smyrna, has been invited to returr
as pastor of Lewes NJ. E. Church fC
another year.
Miss Emma Hough is visiting r.
latives in Denton, Md.
) Miss Anna HAZEL and friend Mi
: Jones and Mrs. Thompson and 81
: Henry, spent Sunday with Capat
HAZEL and Miss Edith Hazell.
Mrs. Alice NJ. Read, Mrs. Edw.
Walls, Mrs. John P. Hudson. MIR
, Frank E. Postles, Mrs. John w. R
berts attended yesterday, the ClJ
. Luncheon OF the Middletown Centu
Club. II was a delightful affai
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

Railroad detectives Monday even
ing apparently discovered the source
of the mysterious disappearance of
corn from freight cars at the Milford
yards when they. placed John Van and
Joseph Stiles, both cOlOred, under ar
rest. Robert Daniels, assistant yard
master and Baggage Master John
Hearn caught the negroes in the act
of loading a wagon and Van surrend-
cred when ordered to stop. but Stiles
ran and was caught. Magistrate
Wood held both men under $500
bail for Court and they were taken
70 Georgetown Jail.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

William r. Smith one of the best
phosphate man of this vicenity, has
taken the agency of the Scott Fer
tilezer Company of Elkton Md, one
of the best and most reliable phos-
phate concerns on the Eastern Shore.
Mr. Smith has taken hold an in an ad-
vertisement in another column sets
forth the merits of the new "sure
growth" brands he will handle. The
Scott Company is fortunate TO get SO
able a representative and farmers
will do well to give Mr. Smith a call.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
BIG REVIVAL AT THE CHAPEL

Number of Conversions To-date IS
and interest is Still Growing
We are glad TO report the meeting
at Jerman Chapel is still in progress
and no sign of closing. Last Sunday
night there were fifteen conversions.
Monday night four, Tuesday night
eight The old people, the middle
age and young people. people who
never bowed to an altar are coming.
We have had to date about S5 conver-
sions and yet so many that yet need
it. We receive last Sunday night
fifteen from last weeks work. If
these people will only be true, what
a transforming power in Smyrna.
ask that the good people of Smyrna
give a kind word and hold out help
ing hand. Rev. w. Z. MaIth ews.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
FRUIT so FAR UNOAMAeeD.
February Freeze Has Been Beneficial
N Retarding Growth of Buds.

Townsend, Feb 1S. The present
cold snap foll~ ip closely upon
the open we: ich has caused
the buds on { 3 to swell, has
failed TO seri, lamage the fruit
crop as was al feared. Growers
in this section their men out in
the orchards week examining
the buds. II report that while
some of then IRE badly frozen,
the damage ha not been extensive
enough 70 be in ny way alarming.
A few early peaches have been nipped
by the severe weather. but the crop
promises to be as big as ever under
continuing favorable conditions.
Owners Of big orchards thruOut the
lower part of the county are much re-
lieved by the change in the weather.
Now, that the danger of a freeze is
over, as the trees have become hard
ened by the gradual drop in tempera-
ture, the growers have come 70 be-
Iieve that the freak weather was a
benefit to them. Bugs and cater
pillars and other pests were fooled by
the mild days of January with the re-
suit that a few odd million of then
crawled out of their snug winter
quarters and perished in the chilly
blasts Of February. The freeze is als'
expected to benefit the fruit crop b!
killing the scale and the various
other enemies Of the trees.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
cHAUTAUQUA HERE NEXT JUNE

Or. Pierson and Guarantoys Meet at
Clubhouse and Outline Coming Course
A meeting of the guarantors of the
coming Chautauqua was held at the
Century Club Monday afternoon. DIR.
Paul NJ. Pierson of SwarthmOre Pa
director of the movement was present
to talk over plans and it was decided
to have the Chautauqua Course of en-
tertainments start June 9, same time
that Dover has their course. The club
women who assume the responsibility
of making the course a success are
already planning for the big tented en-
tertainment course, with the hope of
having one of the greatest treats
Smyrna has enjoyed in years. The
best talent of the country will be
brought here.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

While jumping on muskrat houses
in the marsh near Taylor's Bridge,
Alfred Stuart, a negro la1 fell thru
into a deep hole of mud and water.
A companion named Robinson. worked
for long time before he could rescue
the frightened boy.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

An old relic once the Benson and
CahOon Carriage Factory which for
years stood on the site of A. L. Hud-
sans house and later purchased by
John c. Stockly and moved TO the
corner Of Main and GlenwOOd avenues
opposite GlenwOOd Cemetery has been
torn uown on account of decay.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

william J. Carson, late treasurer
Of the town Of Lewes, has accepted
the position Of head cook with che
Delaware Fish OH Company.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
WANTED.

White man as foreman on farm
near Clayton. Del. Dwelling provided
Phone 1911 smyrna Crawford
Stevens, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
FOR SALE

Good all-round farm or work horse,
9 years old, safe and gentle, will be
sold cheap. Apply to Webb's Flour
Mill, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

In addition to our high-grade Fer
tilizers we will offer a Special Potato
Guano. For sale here this season. ~.
S. j. Reynolds, agent 70 the ]. E.
Tygert Co.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

Rev. w. d. Parry, pastor. closed
the revival at Asbury NJ. e. Church
Sunday evening, after three weeks of
services. Including the Sunday
School probation class. the aceessions
numbered in the neighborhood of 20.
Guy Brothers Minstrels we're given
a cordial greeting st the Smyrna Opera
House last Thursday evening, their
annual visit being an event looked
forwsrd to. The spectacular first
part represented the meeting Of the
Blazer Tennis Club at Washington.
ID. c., Snd was clegerly executed.
Songs. ,kes and descriptive special
ties afforded entertainment. The Sc
cond part was full of specialties. the
Lightning Club ManipSlators ard the
Acrobats winning we'll mentioned ap-
pl4lse Music, Always a feature of
Guy Brothers. was heartily applauded.
TIE receipts netted over $500.
a. the annu i election Of oflcers
II The woman's Home Missionary
Society held on February IL, at The
nome Of Mrs. JOHN Buttery, the tol'
loving officers were elected: presi
dent. Mrs. J. P. Hudson; arst vice
president. Mrs. John Buttery; Sc
cond vice-president, Mrs. A.D. Cole
recording secretary, Mrs. W. W
Hynson; corresponding secretary, MIS-
Ella Smithers; treasurer, Mrs. T.
G. Walls; superintendent OF Nit
Boxes, Miss Ella Smithers; superin
tendent Of Mothers Jewels. Mrs
James Wright: superintendent HON
Missions, Mrs. 3. G. Collins; eoliec
tions, Mrs. j. Frank Webb, Mrs. W
F. Keith. Mrs. E. 7. Porter, Mrs
Joseph Wright.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
Fresh Candies by Parcel Post

The Parcels Post enables you to buy
your candies fresh as you want them.
We are the largest manufacturers of
fine candies in the State and our three
stores in Wilmington are famous for
the splendid quality of the candies
they sell. To test the possibilities
of the Parcels Post we will mail you,
postpaid, same day as received. all
orders for two pounds or over of
either our 4Oc, 6Oc or SOC candies,
packed to your order, just the kind
you like. Reynolds Candy Co, 415
Market street, Wilmington, Dell
adv.
Seeking to put the Milford shirt
factory on full time, so more opera
tors are being hired, and extra ma
chimes will be put in.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

The Ladies Of Raymond NJ. E.
Church will mold an Oyster Supper at
the home of Mr.. John Gooden near
Smyrna Friday Evening Feb. q, If
tormy. Saturday evening
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
SMYRNA AND VICINITY
Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.

Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
All kinds of tobacco and cigarette
cupons redeemed. Geo. w. Cunning.
Odd Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings Phone 139.
Saturday being Washi9stOn's Birth
day, legal holiday, both of our
banks will be closed for that day.
Cold weather has caught some far
mers in this section with their fodder
still standing in the field,
The Young Ladies Club will meet
Tuesday, February %, 1913. Program
in charge of Chairman of Social.
Keep in touch with the winter
clearance sale of Edw. G. Walls.
His advertisement is brim full OF
bargains.
Edgar Spruance has been appointed
trustee in the bankruptcy case of Al
bert c. Diehl.
Josph Wallace has the record fOi
capturing muskrats in lower New
Castle county this winter, having
caught sixty-six in one week.
Making a speciality of peaches en'
tomatoes, a large canning company i
endeavoring TO procure a site at De
laney's where a big factory can b.
built.
The Ladies Of Raymond NJ. E
Church will mold an Oyster Supper a
the home of Mr.. John Gooden nea
Smyrna Friday Evening Feb. 21,
tormy. Saturday evening
In addition to our high-grade Fei
tilizers we will offer Special Potai
Guano. For sale here this season. r
S. j. Reynolds, agent 70 the j.
4# n.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

Making a speciality of peaches end
tomatoes, a large canning company is
endeavoring TO procure a site at De-
laney's where a big factory can be
built.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

Josph Wallace has the record for
capturing muskrats in lower New
Castle county this winter, having
caught sixty-six in one week.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19
Underwear

Boys Heavy Fleece Lined Underwear I9c
garment.
Mems Heavy Fleece Lined Underwear CSC
a garment 7Sc a suit.
(See is you can equal it for less than $500 a
suit.
Smyrna times., 1913-02-19

Saturday being Washington Birth
day, a legal holiday, both of our
banks will be closed for that day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-05-08
REV. R. A. RICH GOES
TO MADISON
For Some Time Pastor of Fairfield
Methodist Church

Rev. r. A. Rich, who has just been
appointed to the pastorate of the
Madison Methodist church commenced
his labors there last Sunday. Mr..
Rich has the reputation of being a
hustler and goes to that place highly
recommended by church authorities.
His story in brief is as follows:
Born in the town of New Glouces-
ter in 1863, he received his education
in the public schools in the town of
Durham, and since entering the min
istry has taken a four years theolog-
ical course. In 1854 MIR. Rich was
married in Portland to Miss Julie n.
Bailey of his native town. and for six
years resided in Portland. At the
time he entered the ministry Mr..
Rich was serving as town clerk and
treasurer of the town of Durham.
Later he served as superintendent of
field MIR. Rich has served the pas
torates at Locke Mills and Buckfield
two years; Empire and South Au-
burn. two years; West Paris and
Greenwood, two years; Richmond,
four years; Winthrop three years, and
Fairfield three years. During the
passionate of Mr.. Rich at Richmond the
church building was remodeled max
ing it one of the finest of its size in
the conference. Extensive repairs
were made on the church and parson-
age at Winthrop, and also at Fairfield.
During his pastorate in Fairfield
money and pledges to the amount of
$3.50 have been raised for the pur-
chase of new pipe organ which 1t
is expected will be installed and ready
for use early in June. In addition
to the regular pastoral work, Mr..
Rich has served several years as sta
tistician of the Maine Annual Confer
ence, after which he was elected as
assistant secretary. He served as
historical secretary for four years and
is now serving his third year as con-
ference secretary This last position
is considered as a great honor con-
ferred on the man who Is elected. Mr..
Rich's predecessor was DR.. w. f.
Berry, who held the position for nine
teen years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-05-08
STATE OF MAINE
(SEAL)
SOMERSET SIS

SOMERSET. S.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
No 29S MARCH TERM. 1918.
Mae Annis of Skowhegan in the coun-
ty of Somerset and State of Maine VS..
Harlie Annis formerly of said Show
are unknown. and John c. Griffin of
said Skowhegan, trustee.
Ordered, That notice of suit be given
to the principal Defendant by publish
ing an attested copy of the Plaintiff S
writ, or an abstract of 1t, together with
this order thereon, three weeks sue
cessively in the Independent Report er,
the county of Somerset the last publ
cation to be not less than thirty days
before the next term of this Court, to
be holden at Skowhegan within and
for said County of Somerset. on the
third Tuesday of September A. d. 1918,
that he may then and there appear In
said Court and answer to said suit II
he see fit.
Attest:
w r. SEEKINS, Clerk
abstract OF PLAINTIFFS WRIT.)
Date of Writ, March 4, 1913.
Ad-damnum. $500. 90
Service made on trustee March l.,
1913
Writ returnable and entered March
term 1913.
Plea of debt. Action brought on
Judgment of the Supreme Judicial
Court, rendered on the third Tuesday
of March A. ID. 1911. to wit, on the
third day of April A. d. 1911.
BUTLER < BUTLER,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
A true copy of the order of Court
with abstract of writ,
swis w. r. sEEKINs. Clerk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-05-08
Capture Wild Goose

Machias correspondent Bangor
News: One afternoon recently we
visited the home Of F. j. Geary, Green
Hill, Broadway. to see the wild gander
that Mr.. Geary quite easily captured
alive. The story of this successful
wild goose chase so Unexpectedly en-
gagged in by the we'll known market
man of the shire town we can briefly
tell in one sentence as follows: Mr..
Geary and sister, Miss Alice Geary,
who were riding home from town.
heard an unusual noise and on the
plowed ground near the roadside a
short distance below the house dis
covered the big bird, whereupon Mr..
Geary took chase and after going a
few hundred yards captured him. This
fine speciman of the wild goose family
which will probably weigh some 8 or
9 pounds has already been viewed by
many. 1t is thought probable that
the bird may be one of the two ap-
parently injured by william E. Pen
nell OF Whitneyville. last Friday
morning, when he succeeded In killing
two from a flock, although no injury
of any kind can be found.