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Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
new homas L. Poulson. o. D.. Form
cry OF Smyrna, and Associated With
r'rst Issue Smyrna Times, Dead

The Rev. Thomas Layman Poulson
formerly of Smyrna. a retired Meth.
Oolst minister and widely known tenn
perance lecturer died late Monday
night at his home. Ridley Park. Pa
ne was 81 years old and retired from
the ministery nine years ago. after
serving 81 years during which time
ne occupied many pulpits in this
country and Canada. Death was due
70 old age and a complication of
diseases. He was a member of the
Masonic fraternity. being identified
Harmony Lodge. No. 13 A. F. e. A
NJ OF Smyrna. Besides one sister
Mrs. Mary Logan. of Wilmington he
IS survived by one daughter, Mrs.
burnham, with whom he made his
nome, and four sons. H. w. Poulson.
OF Boston, Mass. Marna S. Poulson
OF Lincoln, Neb. r. H. and j
Fouison, Of Elmira, N. J. Thomas
Layman Poulson was born at Sads.
ouryville, Pa, December 13. 1881.
his father. Abraham Poulson. was a
devout local preacher in the NJ. E.
church. His parents moved 10
smyrna where his father published
the Delaware Herald. Late in 1859
Dr. Poulson and the late r. D. Hof-
fecker Sr., bought the interest of his
father. Abraham Poulson. which thev
continued until July. 1854, when r.
D. Hoffecker purchased Rev. DR..
Poulson's interest and changed the
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
COUNCIL WILL NOT RELEASE
PAVE WASH SUBSCRIBERS
HOLDS THEM TO THEIR AGREE
mENT TO SUPPORT SPRlNKl ER
Po nts Out That No Other Town Board
IN the State Operates Sprinkler;
All Done by Private Subscription

Smyrna Town Council at its meet
ing last week decided not 10 release
any more pave-wash subscribers who
signed the petition for sprinkler with
the understanding that thev were IN
keep their pavewashes in if Council
would put on the street sprinkler and
sprinkle all the streets. Since the
sprinkler has been in service. many
who agreed TO retain their pavewash-
es' have been wanting to withdraw
from their contract with the Town If
Smyrna and so troublesome and annov-
ing has it become to Council. that
they passed a resolution refusing IN
release any more property owners
VINO were in the agreement. Council
inquired that the loss of revenue from
this source would cause them eventu-
ally to do one Of two things. either
abandon the sprinkler altogether or
raise the tax-rate sufficient TO operate
anc support one. Investigation showed
that no other town corporation in the
STATE operated a sprinkler. surely
none having a 43 cent tax rate 10 do
business on. In all towns brought
To the notice Of Council, it was found
that the street sprinkler was operated
solely by private subscription. II
was not the intention of members Of
Council TO abandon this much needed
service because other towns in the
state were not doing it, but it was the
determination Of Council TO hold those
VINO subscribed their names Ia the
petition asking for public servic con-
ditionaliy. or 10 abandon the sprinkler
until a demand was made TO raise the
tax rate for the purpose of operating
II. Council transacted no other busj-
ness outside Of the allowing Of a
batch Of bills. Before adiourninp
however, various subjects pertaining
20 the town We're discussed. among
tnese the recent order TO cut the light
and water service Off from those who
iid not pay promptly. With but few
exceptions most Of the delinouents
nave come TO time and these will be
.aken care of by due process Of law
within short time.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
MEMORIAL DAY IN SMYRNA
G. A. r. Veterans Held Impressive
Ceremonies at Graves of Comrades.

G. A. r. Veterans Held impressive
Ceremonies at Graves of Comrades.
Decoration Day was a beautiful
day in Smyrna and for the first time
in the history Of Smyrna was observ-
ed as a semi-holidsy. There was
more than the usual interest shown in
the event. Flags were unfurled and
displayed at a number Of business
places. Ideal weather conditions
made it pleasant for gathering flowers
and the general trend was toward the
various cemeteries in and about
Smyrna where these garlands were
tenderly placed on the graves Of low
ed ones. The home coming Of former
Smyrnians to bear tokens of tender
memories, was even more pronounced
than in former years. The cemeteries
looked sphinx and span for the occasion
and flowers were strewn everywhere.
Primarily it was Memorial Day with
our Grand Army Veterans. General
w. S. Hancock Post No. 29 G. A. r.
only about dozen strong. marched
under the command of Officer of the
Day, Llewellyn T. Davis and held SER
vices at the graves Of their fallen
comrades. 1t was an impressive sight.
the marching of these gray-haired
veterans. Not few were cognizant
Of the tact that a few more years
would find the franks almost depict
ed when these old veterans would
have answered the last roll call. ."
At Odd Fellows Cemetery Rev. E. H.
Jones, pastor of Ewell's NJ. P. Church
delivered the oration and Rev. ]. M.
L. Eckard, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church read Lineoln's Speech at Get
tysburg. At Glenwood Cemetery Rev.
William FAIRIES made a stirring and
patriotic address. and Rev. Eckard
read Lineoln's Gettysburg Speech. At
each Of these cemeteries goodly
crowd had gathered. The Veterans
held their ceremonies and fired the
usual salute and altogether il was q
day pleasant, yet full Of tender men,
ories.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
REV. w. D, PARRY ACCEPTS
FLATTERING TRENTON CALL
WILL BECOME PASTOR OF FIRST
N. {. CHURCH. SALARY ssloo
Fine Promotion From a SI4oo Salary
In SmYrna-Ofhcial Board Meets
and Calls Rev. c. W. Pretyman..

''S ''SN. - W Trettffnan..
Rev. William Davisdon Parry. who
two years ago came from the Balti.
more Conference TO Smyrna 10 sue
eeed Rev. A. s. Mowbray, transfer
ed, has received and accented a call
to the First Methodist Episcopal
Church at Trenton. N. J. one Of tn g
oig churches of that city. The an
nouncement which was phoned Ia
Smyrna Sunday evening was no sur
prise to the people OF Smyrna. Rev.
Parry-zvas ION their list'' of elligi-
bles and when he and Mrs. Parry Wis.
tied Trenton, Sunday, their visit was
followed by the call and acceptance
Bishop Berry granted the transfer and
the Parry's leave in two weeks IN
take up their new relations. On
every hand there are compliments and
congratulations for Rev. Parry on his
me promotion. From a Sl4OO salary
which he received at Asburv. he
jumps to $500 at Trenton with a
handsome church and parsonage and
paid choir. The First Methodist
Is one of the old and substantial
churches of the capital city and has
membership of between 500 and
1000. While their Smyrna friends
regret losing them, they are naturally
elated over their success and will
take with them the best wishes of
all. Last evening Rev. Parry ap-
peared before meeting of the Official
Board and formally rendered his re-
signation as pastor of Asburv NJ. +
Church and made full statement of
what he had done. The Board later
went into the consideration of avail
able candidates in Wilmington Con-
ference, not wishing to risk a
transfer from some other conference
at this time. The matter was gone
thoroughly over with District Super-
intendent, Rev. Robert Watt, d. d. ami
call was extended 10 the
Rev. c. w. PrettYman of Centerville.
Nd, to FIJI out the Intervening time
between now and the meeting Of next
Conference. DR.. Prettyman was re-
commended as a strong and able
preacher, fine pastoral worker. and
an all round man. Whether the people
Of Centreville will release him. is vet
to be determined. He and his wife
are very popular there where he is
illing out his second term.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
CHlLDRENs DAY AT AsguRy
'''"o r'o"ers and Ideal Weather Con-
d'tions a Fine Program Was Rem
dered-Address by Rev. FAIRIES

sunday was Children Day at Asburv
M. +. Church and ideal spring weatb.
er greeted the occasion. Bv the time
the last church bell rang Srrda,
morning. the church was crowded tho
gallery holding the overflow Tbo
church was beautifully decorated Win
MOWERS arranged about the cbapceI
superintendent L. NJ. Price had
charge Of the program which onane5
win professional by the orpanist
mrs. Marion Coverdale. while tho
schools marched up from the basa-
inent and took their seats allottad
them IN the front Of the church. An
augmented orchestra assisted in tho
rendering Of music. The little tots
OF the primary occupied seats on the
platform In the absence Of the mas.
tor Rev. W. D. Parry. who was AZ
trenton n. j., the address of the
occasion was given by Rev. William
faries, who spoke most entertain
lngly along educational lines sc
Iostered and helped by the great
ehildren's day movement of the
Methodist Episcopal Church The
program was in full as follows.
opening song by School. Bv His
cross Triumphant; responsive read
ing; prayer. Rev. Henry $. Thomp.
son; song by school. Let the Wal
ing World Adore Him; recita.io,
"Children's Day, " Mary Thompson
song "A Song Of Life. by Pri.
marles; recitation. God is Love -
Edwin Hutchinson: song bv school
Sweet and Low: exercises bv the
Beginners; address, Rev. William
FAIRIES; song by school Awake q
Earth recitation. Rose Buds >,
Violet Mofitt; song Our Fatber,s
Care by the Primaries: recita-
ton. Children in the Home. - Helen
ohepiey; song by the school. "Thou
Art Near" recitation. What Chill
dren We Are, Mary Yates: song
by school. Morning With Birds and
lowers recitation. THE Reason
Why Priscilla Stevenson recita-
tionr The Princess, Lillian Cum
Minis; song by school. Spring
Song secretary's report. Mr.
Charles Sudler; song by school. " Even
tide; benediction pronounced by Rev
William FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
FINE TALENT THANK.oFEERlNc

Program of Instrumental and Vocal
Selections, Auspices W. 3. N. Societv
Miss Mary w. Thompson, president
Of the WOman's Foreign Missionary
Society, Of the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church presided at the an
nual Thank Offering Service held at
the parsonage last Thursday evening
and the program was as follows /:
instrumental solo. Miss Katherine
Price; singing by au1ience. ''The Son
Of God goes forth to War;; scrip-
ture lesson, Mrs. A. d. Parry.
prayer, Rev. J. M. L. Eekard; vocal
solo, Il Hear You Calling Me-. Mrs.
w. ID. Parry; reading. "The Thank
Offering, Miss Anna Bell Beckett.
instrumental solo, Whispering Winds.
Mrs. Marion Covedale; reading. THE
Mother" Miss Laura Bell; vocal
solo, Come Holy Spirit" Rev.
Thomas Getz Hill; Address, "Why the
Thank Offering. Rev. Henry s.
Thompson; instrumental solo. Mrs. L.
NJ. Price, who was also the piano ac-
eompanist Of the evening. Refresh
ments were served at the close Of the
program, during a pleasant social
time. There were more than fifty |
present.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
ne Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector.
Announces Services for the Week

The Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector.
Announces Services for the Week
Services and meetings will be held
for the week as follows: FRIDAY.
June 9th. 7.30 p. m, evening pray
er followed by choir rehearsal. The
meeting of the Little Helpers an
nounced for Saturday Of this week.
June 7th, will be postponed one week
on account of the Chautauqua. Sun
day, June Sth. 7.3O a. m. HOLY
Communion; $50 a. m, Sunday
School; IL a. m, morning PRAYER
and sermon; 7.30 p. m, evening
prayer and sermon. Tuesday, June
10th. 1890 a. m meeting of Church
Aid and RectOry Society; Wednes-
day, June 11th. Feast of ST Barnabas
the Apostle 73O a. m, Holy Com
munion; $50 a. m. Mathis: 10 80
a. m. sermon, ordination and HOLY
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
PREPARING FOR COUNTRY FAIR

Committees Being Named and Fair 70
be Made the Most Brilliant of Anv
Notwithstanding that the town is
agog with preparations for the coming
Chautauqua, the ladies Of the Twentieth
Century Club are already naming
their committees and formul atipg
plans for the Country Fair which as
usual will take place the two davs
preceding and on the Fourth of July.
With their usual energy and deter
mination they are pushing the work
ahead determined to make this Fair
the most brilliant one Of its kind yet
held and q greater credit TO the town
Of Smyrna. Let us all help to make
this annual celebration a town affair
and good luck'' to its managers.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
LOCAL INTEREST IN AUTO RUN
Main Street the Mecca For Many on
Saturday to See Races Go Through

"'N'" 1H1ct tuc meCCa FOr ManV on
Saturday to See Races Go Through
Main street was crowded on Satur-
Gay to witness the average time run
Of the Delaware Automobile Club
from Wilmington to Dover. Some fine
cars were seen. The day was ideal
and the roads, considering the rainy
weather Of the day before as we'll as
the rains Of the week prior were very
good. The route TO Dover was bv
way Of Newark, Glasgow, Middletown
Smyrna and according 70 the route
was $40 miles. The return was
made by the shore route taking in
Smyrna, Odessa, Delaware Citv.
51.3 miles in all. y. b. Simmons
driving ear No. u. Ford. took first
prize in the run, making the trip in
4 hours and AZ minutes. The average
time was 4.51. Twenty cars started
IN the contest, not counting the
committee and starters cars. and IL
finished The second prize was won
by car No. Ia, a Cadillac. driven bv
Townsend w. Miller.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
TRIBUTE TO cHEswoLD WOMEN
Debate on Harmful Effects Of Tobacco
vs.. Poor Cooking. 5y the Grange.

Cheswold, June Saturday even
ing. May 81, Cheswold Grange held
its last meeting unless one is called
BY the master before the first Satur-
day in September. A fair number
were in attendance. The question
for debate was. "Does the use Of to-
baceo or does poor cooking work the
more harm in the Human Body?".
Almost everyone present entered into
the discussion although il seemed that
none knew anything about poor cook
ing from experience, a fine tribute to
Delaware Rouse wives. Not one Of
the men present used tobacco and some
were able TO tell Of harmful effects
which had caused them tc quit its
use. The secretary reported every
thing in good shape for vacation and
the meeting closed in form. A social
hour with ice cream and cake as re-
freshments. was held.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
BOARD OF TRADE TO ASSIST
SMYRNA RIVER NAVIGATION
mO OIION TO GIVE TREASURY
FUNDS OVER TO DREDGING
L. N. Price to Put on Another R0..
the Steamer Smyrna"-Gossip
Concerning Closer Navigation

At meeting of the Smyrna Board
OF Trade Thursday evening. Presi-
dent Charles Howell LeFevre pres;d-
ing, It was agreed to turn over the
funds now in the treasury for the dredo-
ing Of Smyrna River. Supplementing
TINS Will be private subscriptions by
Mr.. L. NJ. Price owner Of a line Of
boats and phosphate factory. and
the Smyrna Steamboat COMPANY. In
certain places in Smyrna River there
IS need Of dredging and it is to ex-
pedite navigation that the effort is
being made at this time. The an
preparation made by Congress is not
always available when needed and the
effort being made by private funds is
to remove some of the worst obstruc-
tions this season so as to aid in the
busy shipment during fruit and to-
matO season.
Boat Lines Preparing for Busy Season
The Steamer Frankie which
is now running two trims a week
will. as soon as the needs iusti-
fy, run three trips a week and often.
er if necessary. Mr.. L. NJ. Price
will have two boats in service within
the next month. Besides the Steam.
er L. NJ. Price" which has been
money maker for its owners in mast
seasons, Mr.. Price is having built AZ
Cambridge, Nd, another boat of
about 100 tons capacity which will
be known as "Steamer SMYRNA. -
This will be a smaller boat than the
Steamer Lewis NJ. Price, which is a
$50 ton boat. and will be available
for quicker and shorter runs. The new
steamer, which Is now nearing com
pletion will be up-to-date in everv
respect and will run by gas made
from pea coal. Mr.. Price contem-
plates keeping both his boats busy in
special contract work during the COM
ing season. The interest in Smvrna
River navigation has caused a move
ment in some quarters TO bring the
tide water stream to within Smyrna
limits. The plan is to turn the tide
water into what is known as the old
creek back Of Odd Fellows Cemetery
and Speakman's Grove and by a sys-
em Of canals and deep dredging, bring
the tide water up 10 the meadow at
Lake Como near Webb's Mill and the
Electric Light Plant. In other words.
the plan is similar 70 that being done
to bring navigation up to Garrison's
(Hofeeker's) Mills. With such a
course. navigation will be brought up
to within the town limits Of Smyrna
and viii meet the needs Of the pub
liein every way and save the mile or
more Of hauling which at present has
to be done from Smyrna Landing.
viii Petition Congress for New Project
Whether this will be done or not is
a matter too remote to prophesy at this
time, but the subject is being agita-
ted and already a movement is on foot
by business men Of Smyrna TO petit
tion our two Senators and Represent
ative in Congress to take the matter
up and see what can be done with il.
The movement meets the hearty ap-
Droval Of all patrons Of our naviga-
lion lines plying in and out Of Smyrna
River.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
SUNDAY AT sETHEL-CHEswoLp
Kew. W. ?. Dawson breaches to Me-
ohanics and Patriotic Sons Of Arerics

Kew. W. 2. Dawson breaches to Me.
ohanics and Patriotic Sons Of America
CheswOld, June 3:-Sunday was
an ideal day, and large congregations
were present at Cheswold and Bethel
Churches at all the services. Rev
Dawson preached a most excellent
sermon in the morning to the two
Orders which were well represented
Junior o. U. A. NJ. and P. O. 6 Of
A. taking for his subject Unity
The Children's Day exercises were
held at Bethel in the afternoon and
was a most delightful service. The
program was we'll rendered AZ Cbes-
void in the evening and consisted Of
Songs, exercises and recitations that
held the attention Of the large con-
gregation present. Recitations were
rendered by Sarah Glass. Frances
Warner, Frances Bowen. Edward
Evans, Willard Boyce. Joseph
Vaughn, Herman Tibbett Owen
Evans, Amanda Bow, Leroy Parson.
Roland Stevens, Lillian Harrington
and Muriel Simpson. There was a
solo by Joseph Vaughn, two DUETS
one by Mrs. Dawson and Miss Dawson
and the other by Miss Hoffecker and
Miss May Vaughn. Rev. W. F.
Dawson, pastor, gave an address in
harmony with the occasion.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04

name TO the Smyrna Times. DR..
Poulson never lost interest in the
Times and ever held a warm spot in
his heart for the early associations with
the journal. His death removes the
last one of the three who had 10 do
with the first issue Of the Times
r. ID. HOffeeker Sr. the founder died
in 1907; Nicholas Watkins the fore
man in 1911. and now DR.. Poulsop.
the last Of the trio, has been called
TO his reward. In 1854 he married
Cora Wilmer. oldest daughter Of the
Rev. Pennell COombs, and a sister of
Mrs. Henrietta w. Tsehudy. Of
Smyrna. Mrs. Poulson died several
years ago and was buried in Smyrna.
Mr.. Poulson was one of the original
members Of the Wilmington confer
ence, when il was formed by a divis-
ion Of the Philadelphia conference.
in 1868. and remained therein as one
Of its secretaries until 1871. when he
moved TO Baltimore. In 1881 he was
transferred TO the Virginia Conference.
and back TO the Baltimore Confer
ence. in 1884, and 10 the New York
East Conference in 1886. He sup
erannuated in 1904. Funeral ser
vices will be held at his late resi-
dence in Ridley Park at 10. 30 Friday
morning and his remains will be
brought to Smyrna and inferred at
GlenwoOd Cemetery on the arrival Of
the 4.2O p. m. train.
UntineIy Death Of Or. Owen c. Spear.
DR.. Owen C. Spear. Of Whining
ton. q former Smyrna boy. died at
the Delaware Hospital about o'clock
Monday afternoon Of peritonitis. He
was taken TO the hospital last Thurs
day suffering with appendicitis. His
case proved to be serious, and an
operation was performed Friday af-
ternoon. He failed 70 rally after the |
operation and succumbed Monday TO
peritonitis. DR.. Spear was forty
nine years old and was born and
raised near Smyrna. He was son Of
the late Andrew Spear and nephew
Of Mayor Eugene Grow, Of Smyrna.
For a number Of years he had con-
Quoted q drug store at Second and
West streets, Wilmington. He re-
sided with his family at PIT
West street ans had an extensive
practice throughout the southern
part Of the city. He Is sur
gived by his wife and three daughters
Katherine aged 20, Eleanor, aged IL,
and Marguerite, aged 13. Funeral
services will be held from bis late
residence Thursday morning at 10. 30.
Interment will be made in Whining
ION and Brandywine Cemetery. !
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
SMYRNA DEFEATS WILMINGTON
axe the Honors in a Well Played Game
OF Baseball on Decoration Dav.


Friday. Decoration Day. being q
partial holiday some interest was had
and a good crowd was in attendance
at the baseball game played on
High School grounds between SMYRNA
and the Wilmington Juniors. The
score was to 8 in favor of SMYRNA
after a hard fought game. The Wis
itors scored one run in the first inning
one in the third, and one in the fifth
leaving the locals scoreless until the
seventh when one run was made
Hoffecker. Figgs and Holland each
made run the ninth. This made
the score 4 to 8. Hoffecker and Por-
ter pitched and Ennis caught for
Smyrna The score:
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Umpire 81 Hall and Boyer. Time
1.3O.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04

Thomas L. Carrow Married Last Week
Announcement have been received
In Smyrna Of the wedding last We'd
nesday Of Mr.. Thosms L. Carrow.
son Of the late Mrs. Henrietta r.
Carrow, Of this town and Mrs. War
ring, both Of Newark, n. j.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-04
cHAUTAUQUAs BEGINS SATURDAY
Club Women Making a Thorough Can
vas Of the Town and Surrounding
CountrY-Biggest Talent.

The one talked of event in Smvrns
Is the coming of the big Chautauoua
which will open its week Of high.
clsssed entertainments here on Satur.
day next at 2. 90 O'Clock on the school
house green, South Street. As has
already been portrayed, the people Of
Smyrna have never. at the small
price Of 81. 90 season ticket. been
given the opportunity Of enjoying such
a rare treat and those who fail 10
avail themselves of the opportunity.
will miss something they will regret
for a long time TO come. Think of 81
high-classed performance. some Of the
pest IN the country today, for the
small sum Of two dollars. There
should be a rush for course tickets
These can be obtained from the club
committees or at Clifton & Jones
Pharmacy, V. Lay Phillips Jewelry
Store or Edward G. Walls Clothing
store. Let Smyrna maintain her
reputation for success by giving the
Chautauqua hearty support. The
merchants have agreed to close their
stores each evening during Chautau-
qua week Except Saturday, at 100
IN order to allow their clerks and en-.
ployees TO attend the evening per-
formance of the Chautauqua. A ne
tition has gone TO the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company asking that a train
be run to Clayton at 10. Is each even
ing during Chautauqua week. This
will give the people of CLAYTON a
chance to come in, enjoy the perform
anees and get home that evening.
The big tent will soon be pitched on
the High School grounds and il be.
hooves everyone. interested in the
progress and development of their
community to give the big Chautauoua
their support and if all will strive. il
VIII be the success for which our elub
women are striving so faithfully to
accomplish.
The Program For Sunday Afternoon.
The program for Sunday will be
for the afternoon only and free to the
public. In printing the program for
the Chautauqua in the different
towns. the Association of Pennsvl-
vania used more or less of a stock
form. But the final definite arrange
ment for the Sundays is always left
with the local committee. Acting
upon this general plan, Mrs. F. F.
Evans Of the committee on program an.
thorized the Smyrna Association Of
Christian Ministers to arrange for
Sunday. June S;h as they thought
best. At meeting Of the Associa-
ton Of Ministers held on Monday af-
ternoon it was decided to have the sa-
cred concert at 3 O'Clock as advertis-
ed to be followed by a service at 3. .45
consisting Of hymns, prayer. scrip.
-ure reading and two short addresses
TIE ministers will provide the speak.
'rs either from abroad or from among
heir own number.