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Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
.ASSAILANT MRS, c, v. JONES
SENT UP FOR TWENTY YEARS
JA6EZ SUMMERS. CoLoRED. or
CLAYTON, MUST PAY PENALTY
Justice Moves Quickly in the Matter Of
His Conviction, Trial and Sentance
Chief Justice Address

The swiftness of Delaware justice
was again demonstrated Monday
when Jabez Summers, colOred. was
sentenced by Chief Justice James
Pennewill, in the Kent County Court
Of General Sessions. to 20 years i'm
prisonment in the New Castle County
workhouse. and TO pay fine Of $500
and costs on conviction Of attemped
assault on Mrs. Edith NJ. Jones, wife
of George w. Jones. a we'll known
farmer near Smyrna, Kent County, on
the night OF October Goth. as she was
returning to her home from Clayton
along the Duck Greek road. Sum-
mers' attempt to show an alibi-
utterly failed. The jury remained
out but 10 minutes. Summers was
arrested October 22nd. The Kent
County Grand Jury. in special session.
October 9th. returned an indictment.
Summers was placed on trial Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock. a verdict of
guilty was returned. and sentence
was at once imposed. Chief Justice
Pennewill, before sentencing Summers.
addressed him as follows: "Jabez
Summers, you have had a fair trail
and your lay have done for you
everything that could have been done
in YOUR defence. Notwithstanding
the testimony Of your witnesses and
the efforts Of your counsel, the jury
have found you guilty Of the crime
for which you we're indicted. The
court, therefore, have a right to as
sumo not only that you are guilty of
a violation Of the law. but that you
are guilty of one Of the most vicious.
dastardly an eowardy crimes that is
known to the law. There is no
fouler crime than that you attempted
to commit. We are glad to say that
such an offence has been very rare in
this eouny and we very much regret
that you should have brought this
/ stigma on the county and the people
by committing the act for which you
have been found guilty. There is nc
reason. we think. why the court should
show any lenieney or mercy in this
case. Indeed. we feel that il is ouI
duty to impose a sentence as we'll not
only to punish you. but also be ar
example &c others who might be
criminally inclined as you were. .
The speedy settlement of the case anc
character of the sentence imposed
are approved and inGorsed by every.
one interested.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
HEN LAYS sl4 EGGS A YEAR
Lady Byzantine Owned by A.A.Christan
Greensboro. Breaks Worlds Record

Lady Byzantine Owned by A.A.Christan
Greensboro. Breaks Worlds Record
Three hundred and fourteen eggs
in 365 days is the record completed
Sunday by Lady Byzantine, a white
Leghorn hen owned by A. A. Christ
ian, of Philadelphia. proprietor Of
the Eganltine farms at Greensboro,
Nd. The record was made in the
yearly competition at Delaware Col
tege experiment station at Newark.
The previous authenticated Amer
lean reeordwas 2S6 eggs; the British
record 2Ss, while an unofficial Aus
tralian record was 306. The years
egg production of Lady Byzantine is
10 times her oiEn weight. The aver
age Of the ordinary barnyaTd hen per
year is established at 70 eggs. Lady
Eglantine's record is four an5 half
times that average. Mr.. Christian s
pen Of FIVE birds. including the record
breaker. laid 1910 eggs in the con.
test for the year; the previous Amer
isan and British record for year was
119O.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
SMYRNA AT WESLEYAN REUNION
Smyrna Women Not Only Have Charge
But Number Will Attend the Ban
quet at Hotel dupont

A matter Of interest TO Smyrnians
is the annual banquet and reunion of
the Wesleyan College Alumni. which
will he held tomorrow at Hotel du-
Pont. Wilmington. II is of more
than usual interest because a COM
mittee of Smyrna women have charge
of arrangements. Each year the
reunion of graduates and former stu
dents Of Wesleyan has been managed
by a committee Of members in differ
ent towns. The first year it was a
Wilmington committee, the second
year q Philadelphia committee and
this year Smyrna women will DO the
honors. The committee comprises
Mrs. Clara Bewley Wilds. IA chair.
man; Mrs. Mary Hough Hoffecker,
'72. Mrs. Emma Gooding Prettyman.
SO, Mrs. Kate Wilson Roberts. '73,
of Smyrna. Mrs. Jennie Riddle
field, '65, Mrs. Laura Postles Cooper.
I'll. Mrs. Mary Reynolds Manning.
'S2. of Wilmington. Mrs. Sue Scho-
field Berry. IA, Chester. Pa. Mrs.
Mary Clifton Burgess. 'S2 Of Center
willie Md. There will be a departure
in the arrangements this year, in that
the business session will be held in
the afternoon instead of in the morn
ing. The time before luncheon will
be given up to an informal reception.
as il is thought that there was not
sufficient time at the last two re-
unions for renweing old friendships.
The luncheon is to be served in the
Rose Room promptly at II. 80 o'clock.
and at 2 o'clock the business session
will begin. There will be the bien-
nial election of officers, which will
add TO the interest of the business
sesionn. II is likely that Mrs. Ellis
Mccullough Byrd will be reelected
as president. The meeting will oper
as usual with the Lords prayer II
unison and the singing of Auld Lars
Syne. " and after roll call. there viii
be greetings by Mrs. Byrd and re
ports from all the officers. The in
vitations include not only the Wesley
an daughters. but the daughter
daughters. There will be no elabor
ate programs this year. just simpl'
affairs in yellow. tied with blue rib
bon. to give the coloTs; and ther
will be some musical numbers betwee
luncheon and the business session.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
WOMEN FLOCK TO NEWARK
TO COLLEGE anniversary
FIRST BIRTHDAY OF WOMEN'S
COLLEGE A RED LETTER DAY
Prominent Speakers Take Part in the
Program Followed With the Plant
ing of Trees on the Campus

The first birthday anniversary of
the Women's College of Old Delaware
was marked by the appropriate ex-
ercises on Saturday. The club wo-
men of the state were behind the cell
ebratinn and il was a great success.
They were present to do honor to the
occasion. The anniversary program
started at 2 o'clock in the aftel noon
in the assembly room Of Residence
Hall with Chancellor Charles NJ.
Curtis. presiding. the following per-
sons made addresses: DR.. Samuel
Chiles Mitchell. president of Della
ware College; Desn Winf.ed J. Rob-
inson, of the Women's College; Mrs.
J. 7. Pennypacker. of Hsddonfield.
N. j.. noted sociological and educa-
tional worker; Professor Clifford J.
Scott, superintendent Of the Whining
ton public schools. The addresses
were punctuated with songs by the
College Glee Club. under. the direc-
tion Of Miss Marion Brassington.
Among the distinguished guests pre-.
sent was Mrs. Rudolph Blankenburg,
wife of the mayor Of Philadelphia,
and vice president of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs; Miss
Ray Heydriek. Of Bridgeville. presi-
dent Of the State Federation Of Wo-
mems Clubs; Mrs. ]. Allen Colby,
president of the Wilmington New
Century Club. and several ex-presi-
dents of the Wilmington club were
present and participated in the exer-
eises In addition to the anniversary
exercises. two important features OF
the day included the open session of
the educational arts and crafts COM
mittees of the State Federation, held
in Science He'll at IL o'clock in the
morning and the address by City
Solicitor Daniel o Hastings on the
subject of "Loan Fund to Assist
Girls Through the Women's College. -
An important feature of the day was
the tree planting exercises, which viii
result in the future shade trees Of
the finest in the land. About 30C
guests were present during the after.
noon. many of the visitors coming
from other towns in the state and 1
number. who have had club and col
lege affiliations. coming from othei
states. The anniversary exercises
held in Residence Hall. were enjoyed
by an audience that filed the assem-
bly, room and the sdjoining rooms
The decorations were appropriate L
the Halloween season, since the stu
dents had decorated the rooms in prem
aration for a Halloween party whicl
was held the night before. Autumn
leaves. fodder. fall flowers and jack
o'.lanterns made the rvoms attractive
Chancellor Curtis, together with tn
other speakers, were seated on th
platform.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
CENTURY CLUB HALLOWEEN

Given Friday Night With Great Success
and With an Interesting Program
The Twentieth Century Club. eele-
brated Halloween last Friday even
ing. The Club House was tastefully
and appropriately decorated to re-
cieve the ghosts. spookes and phan-
toms, who took part in making the
evening q bowling success. The hall
was in total darkness and the guests
were received there by the several
phantOms. each carrying long wand
with a spider on the end Of il. The
club room was prettily decorated with
sutumn leaves and corn, and lighted
by candles. To add TO the attrac-
tiveness. a FIRE Of logs was brightly
burning on the hearth. and before it
stood Five Spirits" - Elizabeth
Wilson, Elizabeth Hudson, Ksth-
crime Denney. Mildred Hawkins jane
Massey and Delms Deakyne. dressed
in flame colored tsrlaton. with q
red band on their heads. in which
shone a star. On the mantle above
the fireplace was the inscription "Ai
the sign Of the star. This lent q
touch Of color to the fantastic picture.
At table at one end Of the room,
decorated with red. white and yellow.
two girls in costumes, dispensed
lemons and red and white sticks oi
candy TO the guests. The festivities
began with a grand march by th'
masquernders, and at its close at th'
tap Of a bell, the electric lights were
flashed oa. This was the signal foI
unmaksing. and the beginning Of
guessing contest of the books OF tn
day. Thirty persons. dressed il
costumes TO suggest the names Of thes'
books, were called to the stage by mum
bers. Albert B. Myers, Jr. of Phila
delphis, furnished plenty Of goo'
music and with the delicious thing
to eat. served by Mrs. J. w. Cliftoi
the evening was a most delightful
one. Much credit was given Mrs
w. Grey Deakyne. in charge of th
evening exercises for her elevernes
and excellent taste in arranging bot
the program and the decorations.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
Re.oPeNlNe RAYMOND CHURCH
Will Take Place Next Sunday After
noon With Special Exercises

Will Take Place Next Sunday After
noon With Special Exercises
An event Of interest next Sunday
will be the re opening Of Old Ray
mond's NJ. E. Church on the road
leading from Smyrna to Leipsic.
The church. lopg landmark in on
the road to Leipsic, was founded in
1871. Last March through some mys-
terious origin. the church was lit
terallly destroyed by FIRE which left
nothing but q portion Of the brick
walls standing. Members and
friends Of this old church got busy
and rebuilt the church and refur-
nished the interior more inviting
than ever. Next Sunday afternoon
beginning at two o'clock. 3 special
rededication service will be held.
The church is at present without a
pastor but Rev. DR.. R. K. Stephenson,
superintendent Of Dover District is
cooperating with the local committee
and arranging for the re-dedication
Of the recently improved edifce.
The program for next Sunday after
noon will include a sermon by the
Rev w. E. Gunby. pastor of Wesley
M. E. Church. Dover. The Dover
ehoif will furnish music. A large at
tendence is anticipated.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
MILFORD EXPECTS BOULEVARD

Residents Feel Satisfied Dupont High
way Will be Extended to Their Town
Residen is Of Milford feel satisfied
that they will get the DUPONT road
through Sussex county as far as Mil
ford. According to some of the men
who have been interested in securing
a right Of way for the boulev ard, there
remain but two property holders who
now really oppose the project, and
one Of these they feel will take no
steps to stop construction of the road.
Should the road be built to Milford,
the merchants there look for a great
increase in their Sussex county trade,
much of which now goes TO the Mary
land towns because of the poor roads
in the lower county.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
REV. W. c. KooNs IMPROVING
Is Now at saranae Lake N. Y. and
Sends Greetings to His Friends


Rev. w. G Koons. who while
presiding elder of Easton District was
a resident of Smyrna, and who recent
ly was obliged on account of declining
health TO give up active work as sec
retary of the Wilmington Conference
Claimants Endowment Commission,
writes from Saranae Lake. N. Y.
where he has taken up residence that
he is improving and sends his greet
ings TO his Smyrna friends. He says: {:
"Broken health has compelled me to
give up my loved work and come to
this "Health Faetory'' for a season.
perhaps many months. Mrs. Koons
came TO Safanac Lake about October
the first and we set up home keeping
in our little rented cottage on the
mountain side Our cottage is small
but has all modern convisnces and
comforts. II has a porch finely fixed
for sitting out and sleeping out.
Mrs Koons occupies the house and
l the porch. We are very happy and
l gradually improve and expect in
time to come back to my work fit as
a fiddle. Remember me 70 my Smyr-
ma friends through the Times.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
IRVING WALLS TAKES A BRIDE
Weds Miss Edith May Burton Daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burton at
lewes at One o'clock To-day

A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the Lewes M. E. Church at one
O'Clock to-day when Miss Edith May
Burton. daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Fred Burton. of Lewes. became the
wife Of Mr.. Foster Irving Walls, son
of former State Senator and Mrs. Ed
ward G. Walls. of Smyrna. The
church never looked prettier than with
its wealth of chrysanthemums and pot
ted flowers which literally banked the
chancsl and puplit. To the strains
of the familiar wedding march. the
bridal party proceeded up the church
aisle. The maid of honor was Miss
Ethel R. Jones. of Pottsville. Pa
Mr.. Carlton B. Walls, of Smyrna
vas best man. MIR. George E. Cham
befs, Lewes and Mr.. Ralph c. Wilson,
of Dover were ushers. The bride,
who was given in marriage by her
father. was becomingly gnwned in
orchid silk faille. trimmed with silver
lace. She wore hat of orchid silk,
silver lace and fur Her flowers were
orchids and lillies of the valley. Her
only jewel worn was a wishbone of
diamonds set in platinum. gift of
the groom. Miss Jones. the maid
of honor. wore blue taffeta veiled in
blue chiffon and gold lace. with hat
I ~ rnf1 ake g..
She carried pink roes buds. At
the ehancel. the bride and her atten-
dant was met by the groom and best
msn. The Rev. o. Z. Jones, pastor
of the church. received the candidates
and united them in marriage with
the full ring ceremony of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. After the
service a reception was held at the
beautifully decorated home of the
brides parents where an opportunity
was given to view the many and
pretty presents Of the bride. Mr..
and Mrs. Walls left amid a shower
OF congratulations for wedding trip.
AASA boAhh oNoy bcWA was oAp"h
broadclcth trimmed with beaver and
hat Of maroon velvet trimmed with
Beaver. Upon their return they will
reside at the Hotel DUPONT in Will
mington. The groom is the Delaware
representative of N w. Halsey &
Co.. Philadelphia, financial brokers.
There were a number from Smyrna
who attended the wedding besi de:
other parts Of the State, but those
who composed the house guests werS
Mrs. Maurice L. Coulter. Indiana,
Pa; Miss Ethel Jones. Pottsville,
Pa. Miss Elsie Wright. Newark
Mr. and Mrs. William Fryer. Bay
onne. N. j.; nv. and Mrs. Ralpl
Wilson. Dover; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
G. Walls. Mr.. Carlton ID. Walls ant
Miss Margaret Walls. Of this town.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
NEXT SUNDAY AT AsBURY

Rev. c. W. Prettyman D. D. Faster,
Announces Sunday and Week Services
Rev. DR.. C. w. Prettyman. pastor
of Asbury M. E. Church, announces
these services: Sunday, November
7th. Glass meeting $50 q. m. ;
Preaching 1890 a. m; Preaching
7.30; Sunday School 200 p. m. ;
Epworth League, 6. 45 p. m. Miss
Ella Ford leader. subject; How
Christ Organized for Personal Work. -
Monday. Junior League. 3.45 p. m.
Tuesday. Class meeting. 7.30 p. m. ;
Wednesday. Prayer meeting. z. 80 p m
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
BRIDE ELECT GIVEN A "sHowER"
Miss Eba Cloak wilds Entertained at
Home of Miss M. Edith Beck

Miss Eba Cloak Wilds Entertained at
Home of Miss M. Edith Beck
Miss Eba Cloak Wilds, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James D. Wilds. whose
wedding TO Mr.. William G. Anthony.
proprietor of Bannister Hall Poultry
Fslm is TO take place soon. was
given Miscellaneous Shove" Mon.
day evening, by her circle Of friends.
The party was given by Miss NJ. Edith
Beck and Miss Agnes Carrow in Miss
Wilds honor at the home of Miss
Beck on South street. The evening
was passed in playing Bridge" and
other pastimes. After -efreshments
had been served. Miss Willis was
"showered" with q number of pretty
and useful gifts. which simply ever
whelmed her and for which she showed
deep appreciation. Those present
were: Mrs. z. F. Corley. Mrs. r.
H. Clifton. Mrs. R. D. Hoffecker,
Mrs. W. v. Messick, Mrs W. G. Roe,
Mrs. c. H. LeFevre, Mrs. s. NAL
com. Mrs. Harvey w. FAIRIES. Mrs.
Leland Harmonson of this town and
Mrs. Gilbert S. FAIRIES of Chester
Heights. Pa. Misses Lillian Speak
man. Agnes Carrow. Edith Beck,
Anna Bell Beckett. Mary w. Roberts.
Julia HUM. Eba Cloak Wilds.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
ELECTED NEWARK POST OFFICE
Editor Levi K. Bowen Wins Three
Cornered Contest BY Democrats

Levi X. Bowen. Jr.. editor for
many years of The Delaware Led
ger, was chosen postmaster of New
ark at a special election of Demo
Gratis in that postofiice district Satur-
day. There were three candidates
in the field. Bowen receiving 1T
votes. T. ROseby McMullin 1873 and
former Representative Andrew L.
Fisher 9S At a conference with
Senator Salisbury. two weeks ago,
this election was agreed on. with the
understanding that Senator would
recommend the man receiving the
largest vote for the appointment.
Only Democrats were allowed to vote.
II was the first time an election for
postmaster ever was held in this State,
and il attracted wide attention. The
Office pays about $1,000 a year.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill. Rector, ,Announs
ces Services For Sunday and Week
The usual evening service in the
Church on Friday ut 7.3O p m,
Choir rehearsal following. November
18th. twenty third Sunday after Trim
ity. 1890 a- m, Holy Communion
and Sermon u. noon. Sunday
School. z. 80 p. M. Evensong and
Sermon. Monday. 4. 80 p. m, meet
ing Of Altar Ward. The regular
monthly meeting ST. Peters vestry
will take place tonight at 8 o'clock
at the Reetory. The Junior Auxiliary
will meet at the same place at 7.3O
p. m.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
FINE STAR COURSE CONCERT

Herons Sisters Delight Large Audianee
With Program at Club House
The opening number Of the High
School Star Course was held in the
Club House on Thursday evening last
and wss a great success judging from
the size of the audience and the vol
ume of applause given the perform
ers. The Four talented Hearons
Sisters rendered an excellent musical
program, interspersed with readings.
Taken in its entirety. the concert was
decidedly first class and fting be-
ginning for this years extraordinary
attractions.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
ST. PETERS CHURCH SUPPER

Will be Held at Ladies' Club House To-
morrow Thursday Evening
The annual Bazaar and supper will
be given by the ladies Of st. Peters
Church tomorrow, Thursdsy evening,
at the Club House. Supper served
from 5 O'Clock on. At 7.3O Moving
Picture Players will present "Ama-
teur Burglars, production unioue
and original in character. Tickets
for the play 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Revival Services Begin at Friendship
Rev. Milton McCann. pastor Of
Smyrna Circuit, began revival services
last evening at Friendship NJ. E.
Church. Thoroughfare Neck. for two
weeks.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

-.se TOR Musical Evening at Asbury
a aoufy '. Choir is arranging to have
ss.-.i .''eai evening the last Sunday
vii, q each month. A rehearsal
VII held Saturday night.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Lightning Struck Farm at Middleiown
During The thun5er storm on Tues
day evening the dwelling on the Mrs.
F. e. Comegy's farm, near Middle
town. was struck by lighting.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
Halloween Mummer. own Tou,r

0"een Mummers Own Town
L.. nonoay was celebrated as Hal
- $50 90 and mummers that evening
So. -sa 'ne town. They paraded the
.'' rs. held their parties ard made
merry the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
GERMANY WILLING TO PAY FOR FRYE;
 UPHOLDS CAPT AIN

Washington, April Secretary Bryan had before him today the reply Of the government to the recent American note regarding the destruc- ton Of the American ship William F. Frye, together with her cargo of wheat by the German auxiliary cruis- CT Prinz Eitel Friedrich, in which Germany announced her intention of compensating the owners of the Frye. The United States government had claimed an indemnity of $228.059.54.
 In the reply, transmitted by Am bassador Gerard at Berlin. the Ger man government declares that the sinking of the Frye was Justified un- der international law and assumes liability for the ship and cargo as well under the treaties of 1799 and 1828- Germany declares, however, that the case will have to be taken before a prize court to establish facts regard ing ownership of ship and cargo,
 Germany's contention is that the F'rye,s cargo. of wheat was contraiband because it was consigned flor order to Queenstown, declared to be a Brit ish fortified port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
NoTIcE

Taken by virtue of an execution to me directed, and will be sold at pub lie vendue to the hfghest bidder. at the public sign post in the Town of BrfdEepeE4, 14 days after date. which Twill fae on the 18th day Of April. 1915, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to sat- k4sfy said execution and my fees there on. taaes following described property. to wit: H
 1z brass chairs. 3 tables to match; 1zNwuoden chalrs, tables one mir ror stowe, ice box, electric fixtures with appliance for lighting, electric sso11rnp,. cash register. one piano, whis- xsy eases and stock. window curtains and fixtures.
 Dated at Bridg eports this 5th day of E Aprfi, 1915.
 JOHNf N. sD0NNJ1sILY, Dep4ty Sheriffto Of the County of Fair
 faad U 3 s~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
'. M. C.. A. < EVENING SCHOOL
 fE. ASSE Ess co FIFE WORK


 4 TheodoTs E n. of the Interna- forraI Silver Cos. compIeted his sixth pear Of instr uction in the K. M. Q. A sVening school last night when the fIrst year class. in mechasnfcaf draft a1lg 6held it's closing sessions The class z7ad been running since the first week sn October and according to MT. zzeeney. the educational secretary of klae association. all the students had comp1eted the prescribed work of the cnl1rse For some time the class
 fnkerS have been working from
 zVfngs and b1lle prints selected by AAT Br6wn to Tleet thesr Individual Ted lIir ennents
 Other classes in the M. c. A. exenzng schooIfto compIete the work H1lfs week are the commercial course narE1er Sam w. Davis Of the City Say z1fgs bank. and the second year cleo ErfcaI course under the direction of sE5arry c. Alvord. Members of the kseeond year electrical class will take s frir to New York and Brooklyn with AfF Alvord to visit some of the large hoover plants there Among other plants to be visited are those of the Sew York Edison Co. and the Brook yns Edison Co. in which latter place lfr Alvord was formerly employed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
SUFFRAGISTS PLAN
 NATIONAL RALLY

New York, April 9.-Rfrs. 70. H.. F.. Belmont. president of the committee on women voters convention of the Congressional Union flor " omen s Suffrage, today issued an appeal in tended to reach the four million xvo-
 men voters of the suffrage states and rally them to the support of the Con gressiona1 Unions campaign for a federal suffrage amendment.
 She urged the women to attend the IconVention to be held in San Fran cisco Sept. 14-f6 to discuss plans for l this campaign. In her appeal Mrs Belmont declares:
 There are now approximately four 1 million women voters. One-fourth of the national Senate, one sixth Of the House of Representatives and one fifth of their electoral vote comes ] from ss1ffragists. With this leverage in Congress the National Suffrage law could be speedily passed if the women voters would unite in it's support