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Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
LADY EGLANTiNE BACK HOME

Freight Car Replaces Pullman Of Most
Noted Egg Producing Hen in World
Lady Eglantine" and her encourage.
which went to New York in q special
Pullman car with pomp and ceremony.
Tuesday Of last week, returned 10 her
home. at Greensboro. Nd. in an or
binary freight car. Her egg activi-
ties will hardly be resumed as she is
to be ''show girl" for some time 10
come IN the chain Of poultry shows
which started at the Grand Central
Palace last Tuesday. That freight
car was a trifie undignified after the
court the titled hen has held for a
week. Opinion was that she deserved
better. and during her stay there her
owners sold Al Of her relatives at
fancy prices. Some of her brothers
we're sold today for $50 each and
remote relatives went for prices from
thae sum down 70 $40. With an
actual booking of eggs yet to be laid
at SlO0 a sitting of Is and chickens
OF the eglantine family selling at such
fancy prices. the demand far exceeding
the supply. she might really be
capitalized in these days of frenzied
finances at the 500, 600 at which
her owner values her.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
NEW As5URY LEAGUE oFEIcEss
Miss Emma ?. Stevenson Elected Pres
ident-Other Officers Selected

Miss Emma ?. Stevenson Elected Pres
ident-other Officers Selected
An Epworth League business meet.
ing was held Monday evening. Decem.
Der 18th. at the home Of Mrs. Emma
F Stevenson. The election Of officers
for the coming year was held, result
ing as follows: President. Miss
Emma F. Stevenson; first vice-psesi-
dent. Mrs. Veron Lay Phillips; second
"iee-president. Miss Ethel Furr: third
vice-president, Miss Elizabeth " ilson
fourth vice president, William Jacobs
secretary. Edwin Wilson; treasurer.
Roy Gafford; pianist. Miss Lillian
Thornley,; ehorister. Miss Mary Rob
erts; assistant chorister. Miss Anna
Wilson. The League warts to paeh
barrel for the Methodist Hospital
and would appreciate anything that
any one would send to the home of
Miss Emma F. Stevenson. this week.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
SMYRNA MAN FOR POSTMASTER
William Carter Brother of Late j. &.
Carter, Slated For Edge Moor

william Carter Brother of Late j. &.
Carter, Slated For Edge Moor
William Carter. a former Smyrna
boy, brother of the late Joseph E.
Carter. who at present is on the staff
Of the Wilmington Morning News.
has been recommended by United
States Senator Willard Salisbury for
appointment as postmaster of Edge
Moore to succeed the incumbent. whose
term expires January 11th, Of this
year, for a term Of four years. at an
annual salary of S1.SOO. For a
number of years Mr.. Carter has been
prominent in Democratic affairs
Bfandywine hundred. He is AZ wears
old. married. and a native of this
town. He has the unanimous en-
dorsement of the Democra Is in Tint
district for the appointment. Mir.
Carter was the first builder at Mont
rose, and because of his interest in
the affairs of that growing suburb he
has long been known TO many of his
friends as Mayor Of Montrose. -
Mr.. Carter is one of the 'old guard
of Wilmington newspaper men, and
at various times has been connected
with each of the Wilmington dailies.
A few years ago he retired to enter
the jewelry business, but he re-entered
the newspaper game again. joining
the staff Of Wilmington Morning News.
DE entered his journalistic career in
December. 1897. and with the ex
eeption of FIVE wears in the jewelfy
business has been actually engaged
in newspaper work ever since.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
GROWING DEMAND FOR FuRs

Mnskrat PeHs Worth e5 Cents Each
Possums So and Raccoon s4 Per Hide
With the prospect Of many musk
rats in this vicinity and with the
markets prices higher than in many
years. trappers will find their marshes
one Of the best paying ends Of their
farms this year. Owing to the fact
that the European War has prac.
tically made it impossible to import
furs from the foreign countries. the
United States will have to depend
upon its own flirbearing regions.
Best muskrat furs now quoted at 60
and So cents each. O'possum skins
are worth 81 each and raccoon hides
are bringing as high as 81. The
muskrat crop Is said to be unusually
large in Queen Annes and TRAINERS
are slready making arrangements to
invade the thousands of acres Of
marsh lands.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
PRETTY WEDDING soLeMlNlzsD
Miss Eba Clock Wilds aud Mr.. William
0.AnthonY Married Thursday Even
ing Before GoodIy Company

A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
d. Wilds. on Mt. Vernon street,
Thursday evening. when their only
daughter. Miss Eba Cloak Wilds, was
united in marriage to Mr.. William
Gibbeny Anthony. only son of Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Anthony, of
Banister Hall" near Smyrna. The
wedding was set for 8. 80 O'Clock and
amid bower of decorations of ever
greens, mistletoe and graceful fes-
toons of Florida moss, the latter ship
ped up from the "land of flowers" "
especially for the occasion. the
ceremony was solemnly performed in
the presence of the relatives and a
few friends. The nuptials took place
in the large living room under IA
bower of decorations and huge bunch
OF mistletoe tied with white ribbon.
AS Stausebach's orchestra, of Whining
ton. struck up the march from Lohen-
grin. the bride entered leaning on
the arm of her father, who gave her
in marriage. She was preceded by
her matrOn of honor. Mrs. Roland w.
Bell. of Philadelphia and her maid
Of honor Miss Edna Wilson. of Brook
lyn. N. Y. The bside vas becoming
ly gowned in white tsffeta, with tulle
veil en- train. She carried brides roses
and lilies of the valley. The ma
tron of honor wore pink Georgette
crepe with silver and fur trimming.
and carried a white prayer book
The maid of honor was gowned in pink
silk net trimmed with taffeta. She
carried a shower bouquet of American
Beauty roses. The groom entered
from another door with his best man.
Mr.. Roland W. Bell. of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Donald Cloak, of PHILADELPHIA
and Mr.. Harry C. Tschady. of this town
were the ushers. The contracting
parties were met at the nuptial altar
by the Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, rector
Of st. Peters church. this town, who
united them in marriage, using the
full ring ceremony. While this
ceremony was being solemnly said.
the orchestra played softly ''Traun-
erei, favorite of the brides.
following this up after the ceremony
with MendelssOhn's famous reces-
sional march. A reception followed
Immediately after the ceremony
during which more than one hun
dred of the BRIDES and groom's
friends came in to extend their con-
gtatulations and good wishes. While
Caterer G. Reynolds Stevenson. of this
town. served the wedding breakfast.
the assembled guests were given an
opportunity to view the lovely dis
plss Of gifts Of the bride. Later
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony left in an auto
mobile for Wilmington. The next
day they went to New York and sailed
on Saturday for Bermuda, where they
will spend their honeymoon. On
their return they will reside at Ban
lister Hall.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
COMING XMAS ENTERTAINMENT

Junior Epworth League of AsburY
Church to Give Pre- gram Saturday
At 2. 80 Saturday afternoon. in the
Sunday School room Of AsburY NJ.
f. Church. the Junior League will
give its annual Christmas entertain
ment. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the parents. friends and
members Of the congregation to wit
ness this home-talent entertainment
by the Juniors. A silver offering
will be taken at the door.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
FIRST SNOW MONDAY MORNING
Residents Awake to Find Ground Cow
cred and First Touch of Real Winter

Residents Awake to Find Ground Cow
cred and First Touch of Real Winter
The predicted snow storm arrived
Monday morning shortly after mid
night when a fine snow almost equal
to mist began falling By 2o'clock
the flakes were heavier and the
streets covered. Throughout the
West heavy SHOWS have been reported
for the past week and for the least
three days the weather man has
warned the Coast states that the first
signs of winter were due. All
Monday morning flakes fell thick
and fast and by noon the snow had
reached depth of an inch or more.
The weather moderated by moon and
the snow melted somewhat. Monday
night and yesterday il forze. leaving
hard crust. The boy with his
sled was in evidence and pavement
cleaners were on the job all over town.
Some good sleighing was also afforded
and many sleighs were ont.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
c.T.oEAKYNE HURT IN RUNAWAY

Thrown out of His Team at Middle
town and Received Several Wounds
Charles T. Deakyne. a well-known
farmer OF near Odessa. in trying TO
control bis horse. which became
scared on Main street. Middletown. on
Friday. lost bis balance and thrown
to the ground. He was picked up in
81 almost unconscious condition and
removed to the Adams Express Office.
nearby. and Dr. N. M Beal summo1ed
MI Deakyne sustained several bad
cuts on the scalp. which were closed
oy stitches, and he was taken 10 his
hcme where he Is recover;ng.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
JACOB sPIcsR's list BIRTHDAY
Aged Citizen Of 5laekbird Had a Large
Family Gathering and Event

BlaCkbird. Dec. 14th:-A very
pleasant day was spent at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Spicer in
Biackbirc on Saturday. December Ia,
in celebration of Mr.. Spieer's list
birthday. Miss Kenny and Miss
Margaret Hutchinson gave several
pretty recitations. The singing Of
Mrs. Albert Gray and Mrs. Eaton was
enjoyed by all Mr.. ard Mrs. Spietr
entertained their friends royalty with
a poultry dinner. with refreshments
in the evening. Those present were
Me-. and Mrs. Jacob Spicer, Mrs.
Emma Spicsr Of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Spicer. of st. Georges; /;
Mrs. Eaton and daughter. Mrs. Anna
Davis of FELTON,; MIR and Mrs. Albert
Gray, of Mt. Pleasant; Mr.. James
Spicer, of Bethel; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Spicer. of Middletown; Mr.. and Mrs.
William Spicer, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Buckson. Mrs William Fennemore
and daughter, Mrs. James Fortner
and daughter. Mrs. Laura Slaughter.
Miss Mary Kenney. Mr.. John Birth,
Mrs. Lenora Smith, of Blaekbird; Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Hutchinson. Mr.. d. P.
Hutchinson and daughter. of Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
ANSWERS LAST "RoLL CALL"
George w. Tilghman aged 70. a Grand
Army Veteran and Notary Public,
Passed Away Sunday Last

FesSeu away sunday Last
George W. Tilghman, aged 70. a
notary public and former magistrate
Of Smyrna, and an old Grand Armv
Veteran, died at noon Sunday. at his
home on South Main street. He had
been in falling heath for some wears
and of late had been confined to his
home. Born and raised in Wicomieo
county. Maryland. the son of the
late Peter and Harriet (Esham)
Iilghman. the decreased came to this
town a young man to work at the old
Taylor shops. The Civil War broke
out and Mr.. Tilghman was one of the
first to respond the call for volunteers
and in October 1861 enlisted in Com
pany G, First Delaware Regiment.
He continued in service throughout the
Rebellion fighting at theIlfTont in the
battles OF Portsmouth and Norfolk,
Antietam, Fredericksburg. ChanceIIors
willie. Gettysburg. Spottsyly ania, the
battles of the Wilderness. Petersburg,
Deep Bottom and REIN Station.
He received his honorable discharge
after Appomattox in 1866. Dur
ing the whole var. Private Tilehman
was noted as a good soldier. brave
and true. He was one of the few
members of his Company detailed for
sharp shooting. In the battle of
Gettysburg he was in the thickest of
the fight and fired 40 rounds of anu
milton, all he had, from one spot he
occupied. He never received
scratch in any of his engagements.
Rescued Flag from Confederate
III the Battle of the Wilderness. when
the flag bearer of his Regiment fell
mOftally wounded. Private Tilghman
displayed marked bravery by rushing
amid flying bullets and capturing the
old flag just as it was about to be
picked up by a confederate. He was
eomplimented by the officers of the
Regiment for this act Of bavery and
was really in line for a medal of
honor, but he never received IL
After the war he carried on a wheel
wright and saw mill business, corner
Sf Commerce and Delaware streets
which he continued until several years
ago. In 1906 Governor Lee appointed
him a magistrate and notary public
for Smyrna and he was reappoirted by
Governor Pennewell. When his term
expired Governor Miller appointed
him a notary which position he was
occupying at the time Of his death. !
Ready to Answer the Last Roll calP'
lie was a member Of Ashury Church
and a good christian and was ready
TO answer the summons 10 the ''last
roll cal " Mr.. Tilghman. who lost
his wife seventeen years ago. is sur
vived by eight children as follows:
Mrs. Florence E. Guthrie, of POGO
DOke City, Md. Harry E. Tilghman, Of
Crisheld, Md. ; John e. Tilghman and
Mrs. Bertha Mccain, Of Philadel-
phia; Luther p. Tilghman. of Sails
burg. Md; and Paul Tilghman. of Lin
coin Neb. Funeral services we're held
at his late residence on South Main
street at 10 o'clock this morning in
charge Of Rev. DR.. Pretty man. pastor
of Asbury NJ E. Church and interment
was in the family lot at Glenwood
Cemetery. Veterans of General W.
S. Hancock. Post No. %. Of which
he was long a useful member. had
charge of the services at the grave.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15

10 Smyrna DouI w.
Hazard Price Armstrong. aged "a
- of No. III West Twenty-fourth
',,ss, Wilmington, superintendent
,,ss Harris Marine Engine Company.
.,,s., citv. was drowned in the Del
80 Raw off Liston's Point, eight
-uss above Woodland Beach, late
S'iurdsy night, his father. Howard
H. Armstrong, aged go years, was
s.Hy burned when a gasoline stove
.s,.,d the launch "Signet, owned
n, Mr. Armstrong. Jr., exploded.
F,,bsr and son we're on a ducking
,,in down the Delaware Bay at the
ire The father Of the young man
sat the steering wheel of the
unch when the younger man started
ALL the gasoline stove. He was
,nioned about fire, and it is thought
mt the stove being not caused the
al 10 explode, throwing the burning
al on him. The father. hearing a
flint cry for help coming from the
aisrs in the rear Of the boat, saw
Il sop struggling in the water.
ATTEMPT at rescue failed. Mr.. Arm.
strong. Sr., then turned his attention
o the fire and, after using several
ire extinguisher4. the blaze was
usnehed. but not before his hands
EEe burned almost to the bone. AL
.hsugh badly burned about the face
nd hesd. Mr.. Armstrong, Sr., steer
4 the craft to the mouth of the Smyr-
q river. we're he beached it. Suffer
rg exerueiating pain. he walked
TO miles through q marsh to a farm
tssss. where he reported the drowning
q bis son. and he was driven nine
niles to Smyrna TO a doctUr's Office
ir treatment Mr.. Armstrong was
unpalled to remain in the Clayton
rroad station from 10 o'clock Sat-
nay night until nearly 6 O'Clock
Snday morning for a train. He was
. sager to get home that he insisted
rsn taking the FIRST train. Unfor-
1ately, however. the northbound
srfolk express was nearly three
hls late. Searching parties by
ilio and motor boat went to points
tong the Delaware Bay Sunday in
a Effort to find the body. but their
work was in vain. Young Mr.. Arm
irong. who was a mechanical genius,
iad owned the motor boat for several
!sais. and. with his father. had taken
ulps innumerable. He built the
engine for the craft himself. He
vas unmarried. The young man was
lgraSuate Of the Wilmington High
Shool and was very popular.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
oHlswoLo GRANGE OFFICERS
s'~ard a. Evans Elected Master and
= s.Cote Secretary--New Candidates

seward =. Evans Elected Master and
As.cote Seeretary-New Candidates
Cheswold, Del. December IA -
au'al Grange had a fine attendance
saturday afternoon and initiated
uiee candidates in the third and
l0lith degree. D. n. Templeman il
assistant Steward Of the degree team
'a'sn IS doing good work and the
Eange is pleased to have a band of
.-'n willing workers. II was decided
= give the Eext meeting in charge
y 'ne sisters. Miss Harter as Lee
.1's' announced a program. Farm
,'D"s rro6lems." " will be the subject
. discussion to be opened by Mrs.
:. A. wright. The following officers
s zee elected for the year 1916:
.,'s'' ,.s EDWARD A. Evans; overseer.
emerson Cooper; lecturer. David N
's.pleman; steward, John r. Leear
'''ant steward, Chester Devine
g,a'n. Anna B. Evans; treasurer.
e.. L Cote; secretary, Albert 2.
g. ',age Keeper, john P. jefferson:
ps;T, ' A''ee Turner; Pomona, Grace
,,.;''' '.p' Nora. Marian Helms; lady
b.,a".' b'-l' steward, Elizabeth Scar
usn; organist. clara V. Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
NEXT SUNDAY AT AseuRY

new y w. PrettYman. Pastor, Announ-
ees Services For Sunday and Week
Rev. c. w. Pretty man p.s,o- -
Asbury ME- Church announces ,hasa
services for next Sunday ara the wsst
Glass meeting, 9. .3Oa m nrescb,Do
~, ~. % subject Some Reasons Why"
Sunuay Senooi Z p. m. Epworth
Isasue o 20 ?. m, Mrs. l.. M. Price,
leader. subject. 'sThe cbris,n,ss
,ons oi world Peace; preaching
oV p m-' subject, WHO is Your
a.1ner junior Epworth League
w'ii meet Monday afternoon at 3. As:
nlaas meeting. Tuesday at. z 30;
irayer meeting, Wednesday at 7.30.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
TRAPPED A "HoRNEo RABBIT"
Freak Find of George NJ. Bennett OF
Townsend Last Wednesday

~~F~ ~ - 0N0A We 0EfNNNAA OF
Townsend Last "Wednesday
George M. Bennett, a Townsend
hunter reports a marvellous adventure.
while out hunting. Wednesday. Mr..
Bennett was hunting in a thick ly
settled part of a woods, when he came
across an old rabbit gum, which is
frequently used by the farmer boy to
catch these animals. Upon close
examination Of the box. Mr.. Bennett
found large rabbit on the interior
Of the trap with two perfectly formed
horns. The rabbit seemed vicious
and Mr.. Bennett was compelled to
kill it. The owner of the strange
animal will have it's hide mounted
Evening Journal.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15

Young Men to Have Christmas Dance
The young men of this town will
give their annual Christmas Dance on
Christmas night. starting at 7.45
and continuing until II. 0glesby's
orchestra will furnish music.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15

AsburY Choir fsehearsing Xmas Music
4 choir rehearsal Of Asbury NJ. E.
Choir for the evening Of Sacred Music.
the last Sunday in this month. will
be held at the close Of prayer meeting
thjs Wednesday. Christmas music
will feature the next program.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL MEETS
But Nothing of :Sose Done Outside Of
Passing a Batch OF Bills

Smyrna Town Council met in reg
ular session Frisay evening with all
present except Councilman Roberts.
1t was a disappointment to Council
that more had not been done in the
matter Of repairing pavements and
streets. Some pavements. even in
the business section. have been al
lowed 70 60 without attention, and
little can be dons until after freezing
weather. Council adjourned after
paying q batch Of hills.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
lR0VNED NEAR WOODLAND
FOLLOWING GAS EXPLOSION
.owARo ARMSTRONG OF WILL
v,Ne1oN JUMPS OVERHEARD

o.,e Finally Saved and Alone' the
Ether Makes Way Through Marsh
"a Smyrna Body Not Recovered
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15

n. sa00l Defeated BY Academy
sssts, B,l1 Conference Academy
sam. ~. ~ team, Of Dover. came to
iAs Sa,,..' 'uss q. night. and defeated
q '' Hlsh School team, 2s to
Smyrna times., 1915-12-15
""'' STARKsYAooRssses CLUB

lester Woman Talks on eff
Us Relation to the Home
.ls'ys'dy at club last Friday
Plan. sa with JOY the familiar
bs,u,;Ss.I,s,I sIsI overture from Norma. >"
Co,s,a., rendered by Mrs. t. r.
Nh and Miss Helen Hudson.
u b, n y Starkey. Of West Chester
R.Isti,a' 'aa'es' |. !, Efficiency and the
broups, = %. Home and Community. -
gave \. Oo' many good points and
ihoupb, audience much food for
hgNn me program was arranged
. Frank Webb. Cor. Sec
The Washington herald., 1915-02-25
BASKETBALL CLASSIC
At CARROLL TONIGHT
South Atlantic Title Is at Stake When
Catholic University Tossers
Play Virginia.

The basketball classic of the South
Atlantic section will take place tonight
when the University of Virginia and
Catholic University meet in Carroll In
stitute for the South Atlantic champion
ship. The contest is expected to prove
one of the toughest battles ever seen on
a local court
In the first clash in Charlottesville
some time ago, Catholic University went
down directly after a fine game against
the Dixie" COllegeians, the result COM
ing as surprise to the local contin-
gent. Since that time. however. Catholic
University has shown to much better
advantage from basketball standpoint
and seems to have hit the classy stride
which has marked its play in former
years.
The many reversals which have marked
the basketball games OF this section re-
Gently cause one TO look upon tonight S
game with a great deal OF uncertainty.
Both teams want to win tonight's game;
there is absolutely no question about that
fact, and this warrants a battle eXtraor-
binary. Should Catholic University win
the Virginia season would come to an
abrupt end. for Catholic University would
be accorded the title. Should the Wis
itors win it would mean just as much to
them.
Cartwright. the fast little forward of
the Catholic University. will be unable
to play on account of falling behind in
his classwork This situation is bound
to place the local basket ballers at a
disadvantage. Hindcliff will fill in at the
forward position
The Washington herald., 1915-02-25
The Avenue at Ninth
''HOODOO" AGAIN IS
BEHIND AID WOLGAS1
Former Lightweight Champ Break
Right Forearm in Training for
Leach Cross Battle.

New York. Feb. 2i-Ad. walgast ha,
been forced to call of his fight with
Leach Cross. which was scheduled to be
held at Madison Square Garden Friday
night The former lightweight champion
fractured his right forearm again Will,
working out with his sparring partner.
Matchmaker Jimmy johnson. however,
found a suitable substitute in Johnny
Dundee. the little Italian scrapper. Dun.
dee has been training for a month for
the many matches he has on hand. and
he will step into the ring ready to put
up his very best brand.
Walgast broke his arm again Tuesday
afternoon at Browns gymnasium, but
is was not until this afternoon that he
knew it was busted" In his final work.
out for the Cross fight he took on Fred.
die Andrews for a four round tilt. In
the fourth and final spasm he had An.
drews groggy. y second before the end
Andrews elbow came in contact hard
with Wolgast's forarm.
Walgast noticed a sharp pain at tn.
time. but thought IL was nothing more
than a slight bone bruise. When h,
rose this morning he found his arr
stin and sore. He Immediately sent for
DIR. Otto Kicker. who declared a new
fracture. He called in DR.. James Thorn.
ton. the Garden physician. and an eN.
ray proved the facture was a bad one.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-25
CARDINALS PREPARING
FOR NATIONALS GAME
Alexandria Club to Be Ready for
Contest with Rookie" on
March II.

Alexandria. Va. Feb. 2t-The Cardinal
Athletic Club baseball team has started
to train for the game with the Nationals
second team. which will be played in
Alexandria on March q.
This will be the rockies first game
and the Cardinals are out to win. Eddie
Thompson, formerly a star twirler of
Georgetown University, has already be-
gan his training at the Washington Y. NJ.
c. A, and expects to be in excellent
shape. Mcbride, his battery partner. is
working out at the Armory. Capt. D.
Merchant. who will cover first sack
against the Grifmen, is attending East
ern College and already has enjoyed out
door work for a week. and from all re-
ports, this sterling athlete will report
IN shape to Manager Crump. ready for the
season; George Bauer. on second; Devers.
short: George Allensworth. third: Dick
Snowden, Joe Owens, W. Lynn. and
Owen Nugent. will make bids for the
outfeld, and have also began to train.