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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30

Mrs. W. S. Holmquist was a pas
senger on the main line Sunday
morning for California, where she
expects to spend several weeks with
relatives. DIR. Holmquist intends to
motor to the coast mex month. After
taking in the various attractions at
the expositions at San Francisco and
San Diego, he will be accompanied on
the homeward journey by his wife.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30

Fred B. Rice, who was employed
for several years in the concentration
at McGill. left yesterday morning for
North Portland. Oregon, where he
contemplates remaining permanently
His wife proceeded him to hte north
west several months ago.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
Face Is Agleam With Smiles.

The Nevada Northern Railway
company will have a chance TO re-
cruit IFS force of engineers any time
If desires. as a result of the arrival
a son at the home of w. w.
|O'Hare last Wednesday. The latest
addition to the census rolls at Ely
topped the beam at eleven pounds.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
Farming l. More Profitable.

Paul Irwin and his sister, Mrs.
Mrs. Charles Irving. motored in from
the Duckwater country last Wednes-
day, business requiring their presence
IN Ely. Nr. Irwin has temporarily
forsaken his mining interests at IT.
win canyon, and is devoting his ener-
gies entirely to his agricultural hold
ings.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
Death Ends woman's suTerings.

Mrs. John r. Ferry died last Fri
day at the county hospital after a
lingering illness. She is survived by
a large family. the youngest child
being four years old. The deceased
resided in White Pine county since
childhood days, and made her home
in Pleasant Valley for many years.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
Tourist Travel Increasing.

The auto travel toward the east is
increasing, as siXty-fye t~rans-con-
~tinental tourists have passed through
Ely during the present month, an in
crease of twenty over the correspond
ing month for the preceding year.
The travel from the Atlantic sea
board is not yet noticeable. Infor-
nation has reached here that the ma
jority of the wayfarers have beef
delayed in Wyoming through dis.
agreeable weather.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30

Sheriff C. S. Grain returned last
Tuesday afternoon from ogden,
where he accompanied his wife about
ten days ago. He states that no inn
rroyement was noticed in his wife's
health at the time Of his departure.
He is confident. however. that a
change of climate and a complete
rest will prove beneficial. Her con-
dition has never been considered
critical.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30

WANTED-An energetic, amDl-
tious. active mar to establish per
manent business. Health and Acct
dent Insurance. Immediate cash re-
turns and future. Address National
Casualty company, Detroit, Mich.
5-9-3t
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
PROGRAM BY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS Ar AUDITORIUM

The students of the county high
school gave a literary and musical
program at the auditorium last Fri
day night which attracted a large
throng.
The following program was rem
dered.
Song. THE Flag of Seyenty-six"
High school chorus
Recitation. The Revolutionary
Rising 49,. Ora Deyer
Defamation. "0ur Loyal Women"
-. .Margie Lake
Reading. How They Came Back
from the Wal "LaVeta Harrison
Song. THE Banner of the Union"
High school chorus
Address Rev. ID. j. Ferguson
Song. "All Hail Old Glory.
-. High school
rendered Surprise Party
Mrs. Roy Munro was rendered a
surprise party by neighbors at her
home In Central Ely last Tuesday
night, prior to her departure for Og-
den the following morning. where
she expects to spend several weeks
with relatives. The affair was mark
ed by its informally. and the even
ing was pleasantly spent.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
LOCAL NEWS


Ruth ]. Fees was granted a d.
vorce from Henry S. Fees by Judge
McFadden last Tuesday on the
ground OF non-support. The sever
ance of the nuptial knot was not con-
tested.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30

FOR SALE-Team of young work
horses weight about 100 pounds,
wagon and harness. Bargain at a
quick sale. Call at 5S1 Aultman, or
phone FIX. Richmond Il
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30

For Sale-Three-room house, fur
nished: 100 chickens; three lots,
electric lights and city water. In
ouire at lumber yard. Central Ely.
3-7-2m
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
rendered Surprise Party
Jurist's Wife Departs.

Mrs. c. j. McFadden left Thurs
day morning for Salt Lake. where
she expects to remain several weeks
with relatives.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
FOUR HURT IN AUTO SMASH

woman and Three Men Injured When
Car Runs Into Bridge at seaford
travelling at high speed on the
state road near Seaford Monday
night car in which Mr.. and MrsAD
Stanton. Marshall Collins and Walter
Sheldon. all of Seaford. were riding
ran into bridge and was smashed
Collins. who was driving the ma.
ehine' was blinded by lights of an
approaching car. Mrs. Stanton was
badly bruised and injured internally.
Collins suffered fractures arm and
pad cuts from flying glass; Stanton
was thrown through the windshield
and badly cut about the face and legs.
Sheldon escaped with minor bruises
The injured ones were taken to Sea.
iord by a passing machine. and re.
ceived surgical attention.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
mI00LEIOwN REAL ESTATE
Or' warren 5. p. Combs, Formerly of
smyrna Buys Property He Occupies

Or. Warren S. p. Combs. Formerly ot
Smyrna Buys Property He Occupies
Thursday Jesse L. Shepherd Dur
chased from Mrs. Kate r Crouch the
hVe two story stores on Main street
opposite the Mi6dletown Hotel 70.
gether with large lot on Pennington
street. for So. 600. Mr.. Shepherd inn
mediately sold four of the fiye stores
10 the tenants occupying them-Ha,rv
X. Wilson, DR.. Warren S. P. Combs
Edward S. Jones and John E. Lewis
Tor 81, 600 each Mr.. Shepherd 70
tains the lot and his office. This pro-
perty is the best situated piece of
business real estate in the town and
has been sought after for years. but
never could be purchased before. Mrs
crouch is disposing of all Of her real
estate holdings at Middletown. thus
releasing some Of the most valuable
sites in the town.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
GRAPES DAMAGED BY HAIL
several Growers in This Vicinity Will
Suffer Consider able Loss bv storm,

Several Growers in This Vicinity viii
suffer Considerable Loss by Storm
A number of the grape growers
IN the Smyrna Clatyon belt will lose
considerably by the recent hail storm
walter I. Massey. one Of our lead.
ing grape growers. has been hit the
worst ne has ever experienced from
nail storms. One Of the peculiar
coincidenees of the storm is that tho
Harry B. Grieves farm and the "a.
ward &. Walls farm. almost in a d.
rect line. had little if any DAMAGE
cone to their vineyards. West Of
clayton, the vineyard of G. Frank
Iootee was somewhat damaged vet
the big vineyards of Mrs. Joseph E.
Garter practically escaped. Neither
was the vineyard of George Carter
at the mead Of Lake Como damaged
out further down the road the VINEYARD
oI WOOD Ennis was hurt considerably
mus the pranks of the storm have |
oeen demonstrated all around this vi. |
cinity. Some will lose heavily. others
escaped However, a big grape crop
s anticipated and this vicinity will |
ioid to its reputation as the biggest
grape belt in Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
OFFER TO STATE FARM EXPERT
Prof. Hayward. Of Delaware College
Invited to Maryland farm School

Prof. Hayward. of Delaware collegs
Invited to Maryland farm School
Governor Goldsborough. of Mary.
land. has offered to Professor Harry
Hayward. of Delaware College. the
presidency Of the Maryland Agricult.
ural College. Whether Professor
Hayward will accept it is not known
but personal friends feel sure that
because of his deep interest in Della.
ware he Will not take advantage of
Governor Goldsborough's offer. Pro-
lessor Hayward is dean of the Agri-
cultural Department of Delaware
College and under his direction IL
has became recognized among the
foremost in this country. Professor
Hayward was bora on a farm near
Lewiston. N. Y. in 1869. He was
graduated from Mount Herman School
Mass. and later from the Agricul-
tural Of course Cornell University.
de engaged in farming in Indiana
and later became a land agent in Dell
8ware. Then he went TO the State
College. Pennsylvania, where he or.
ysnized and was at the head of the
Department of Dairying for eight
years. He was later in the Govern |
nent service. and came 10 Delaware |
College in 1906.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
LIGHTNING KILLS A HORSE

Darn OF Charles 5uckworth Near Mid
dletown Struck on Saturday
A severe electric storm passed over
Middletown, Saturday afternoon do.
ing considerable damage. The worst
OF the storm passed over Bohemia
Manor. and on some farms the corn
was blown flat to the ground. On the
tarm Of Charles Buckworth he had been
threshing wheat. and several peiqb-
oors were helping him, and when the
storm came up all hurried TO the
mouse and put the horses in the stable
Just as the last horse was put IN the
lightning struck the hay fork track
in the stable. The horse that wos
killed was in the stall farthest back
and the four other horses were s,nr.
ied' while several of the men felt the
fleet Of the stroke.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
MEAN ACT TO AUTomOglLlsr
Gar o. Oscar Maloney Comple,ly Dis
mantled at Bowers Beach

Car OF Oscar Maloney Comple,y Dis
mantled at Bowers Beach
While Cesar Maloney. Of Slaughter
Neck with party of friends we,e
at Bowers Beach last Sunday the tires
on his automobile were cut the csr
from the radiator was stolen the car
ouretor was damaged, the switches
and other movable parts removed and
other damage was done 10 the ca- y.
vandals. Maloney had parked bis
car near the Kent cottage. when be
returned he found the damage A
party Of small boys were seen near
the car shortly before the discoverv
OF the vandalism, and they were sc.
cused Of It, This they 5enied In
the party with Mr.. Malonev were
some young ladies' from Milford Neck
Inc authorities have been notified and
are making strenuous efforts to learn
me identity Of the guilty parties
Ihey will be prosecuted if located
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
APPLE AND PEAR BLIGHT
IS MAKING ITS APPEARANCE
OHCHAROS IN KENT COUNTY
ARE BECOMING AFFECTED
'eau on an Epidemic the Peninsula
Horticultural Society Summons
Fedora! Aid to Save Orchards

The disease Of apple b!otcb has
oeen found by the County Agent n
y. renee. IN two orchsrds of Kent
county. Both cases were in unspravad
orchards. In some states this disease
has caused large losses. but wbera
.he regular sprays have been applied
little trouble need be entertained
Inc Executive Committee of the Pen.
insula horticultural Society has taken
tne matter up with the Federal De
partment of Agriculture and an IN.
Vestigation Of the epidemic of an.
PIE ana pear blight on the PENN
soia has been made. Mr.. Lee NJ
hutchins was sent over as renra.
sentative of the Department and
spent several days on the Peninsula.
Ihe present epidemic was caused bv
peculiar weather conditions. Tho /
remedy Is TO cut out ell hold over
blight when the trees are pruned in
the fall. In the apple tree not more
than one blighted twig in ten thousand
viii carry the germs over winter
Inc live blight is shown by peculiar
reddish streaks on the bark. These
should De cut out, cutting six inches
below the blighted part. Also the
'ankers on the trunks and larger
imbs' should be cut out. All cut
'urtaces should be disinfected bv win
ng them with a sponge moisteped
With bi-chloride Of mercury. Young
lees may be saved by going over
-hem carefully and repeatedly from
'lossoming time until July or August
nd cutting out blighted twigs as thew
ppear. Such a Course would be i'm.
ossible on large bearing trees. but
n small trees, not more than five or
TX wears old, it is a simple matter
nd will save the trees from serious I
lJury. Yellow Transparent and iona
han trees are among the worst blight.
rs while the Winesap. Stayman and !;
lammoth Black Twig are compara-
vely resistant.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
GRABBING PARTY TO FLEwlNc,e
Party Of Sr1yroians on Annual O,.;,.
rave Jolly Time and Good Snort

FarY OF Sryr0.ans on Annual Outline
Have Jolly Time and Good spor,
a number from smyrna and yici.
nity formed jolly Grabbing partv
Thursday afternoon last. on an ANNA
outing TO Fleming's Landing SoTs
good sport was had Later the ladies
iried the crabs. and prepared sumner
A jolly crowd sat down TO snnne-
about 8 clock. The table groanad
with good things. to which an di5
Justice. About twilight the mart.
separated with good cheers Those
present were: Mrs. ". Bopgs and
daughters. Misses Elva and sadie
stevenson; Mr. and Mrs. J. " No
rs and children; Mr.. George Natti.
lord and family; Mr.. II. G. Blendt
and family; Mr.. and Mrs " y
armstrong; Mr. and Mrs. Gjlbert
tratt' the Misses Denney. Of Pbna.
delphia; Mr.. and Mrs. B F Rich
ards; Mr.. Frank Armstrong and fam
ily. and others.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
DOVER AUTO OWNERS PROTEST

Excitement at Capital Overhssess,s,.
o. all Machines for School Tasatio,
Will Test V.lidity Of Act in cour,
As was anticipated. general bou.l
IS beng made over the assessra,,, 80
automobiles by the Dover Board of
Education for school taxes. Conn ain,
after con plant is made each day h.
owners OF machines Of the alleged M.
FAIRNESS Of assessing machines bo,b
olu and new. and the DAY set for an
peals' next Friday. promises 70 b.
one OF the liveliest there in r,.,..
years. One automobile owner ci,es
an instance where a machine of the
same make and horsepower rur.
chased the same year and that cost
the same amount Of money as his i
assessed at but 500. while his i ,s.
sessed at $3.50. Another instance
mas been cited of two machines bo,b
new purchased this year at the same
-ime' one being assessed AZ $1,000
ana the other at only $3.50. Rumors
are heard that the right Of the Boavd
u Education to assess automobiles
viii be taken to the courts for deci
ion' Notwithstanding the facr tba+
.'her towns in the State have assessed
automobiles and collected the tsves
n them.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
I2 JOIN AssURY N. E. CHURCH
Sunday Notable DAY When Glass ot
Prooationers From Recent Revival
Entered into Full Relationship.

sunday was 3 notable day at As
bury Methodist Episcopal Church
when a class Of 1l2 probationers.
converts Of the recent big revival
took the vow and were received into
the full relations of the church. The
eIass was not as large as was antic-
ipated owing TO one reason nr an
other. The number of converts dpr.
ing the big January and Febrparv
revival numbered nearly 300 souls
VI this about 200 joined Asburv on
probation sad 100 Joined other
churches of this town and vicinitv
There is still remaining a number Of
prooationers who will probably form
class at a later date. The services
Sunday were impressive and ipsnirino
Rev. Samuel B. Goff, the evangelist
VINO did such wonderful work here
came back from his summer home
at Pittman Grove. N. J.. to witness
the taking in Of the class. He was
greeted with large congregations
both morning and evening In the
morning the entire service was TAX
en- up TO the reception of probation.
ers' Rev. DR.. c. W. Prettyman. the
pastor took in class of 90 and ban.
Used three. In the afternoon DR.
'Tettymsn baptised one member. fol-
owed ny another in the evening. The
lass Sunday evening numbered IL.
Goff. whose heart was fuI
III day greeting those he had belned
o better life as well as the church
members who co operated with him
ave the sermon of the evening. the
My sermon of the day. His text was: {
In the world We shall have tribula-
ion' but be of good cheer. | have 8
Vereome the world II was a scr
non. plain and sympathetic and de- ,
vered in Evangelist COTS omen I
style. At the close
the service. many pressed for. /
ard to extend him :he hand.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
so~E RELIEF FROM HEAT
Weather Man. However. Predicts An
other Warm Wave End of Week

'"'oWf however PREDICTS An
other Warm Wave End of Week
Suffering humanity experienced
some relief Yesterday. as the heat
wave which has held this section of
the country in it's grip for over a
week has been sidetracked and gone
TO vent its spleen elsewhere. The
cool wave came silently, like a thief
IN the night. and yesterday morning
wien the residents awoke there was
general relief to find that the climate
was less t0rrid and that a few hours
OF relief st least was in sight. Most
OF the day was cloudy. and ty night
drizzling shower came. Weather
prognosticators say there will be am
other warm wave to follow closely ur,-
On the one which has just been side.
tracked.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
CHARLES BITTER HAS A STROKE

His Left Side Paralyzed While si,,ins
IN Front OF the Store Monday Night
While sitting in front of his wife,s
store Monday evening shortly after
nine O'Clock, Charles Bitter. a for.
mer well-known hosiery manufactures
OF this town. suffered a st roke Of mar
alysis, which affected his whole left
side. Mrs. Bitter had left him home
Tor a few moments while she went
down to Stevenson's for some ice
cream, and when she returned che
found him helpless. He was taken
70 DIS room and at this writing.
while improved, is still in a serious
condition. Mr.. Bitter was TO have
ieft yesterday for a two weeks visit
10 bis children, at Richmond, Va.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
ASK PASTOR TO QUIT COLLEGE
Newark PresbYterians viii Advance
Or. Rowan's Salary 10 So 600

ea'N TresoYierlans Will Advance
Or. Rowan's Salary to So 600
At an important conereca,ioroI
meeting Of the Newark Presbvteri,n
Church held Sunday morning matters
pertaining to the salary of the pastcr
kev. William J. Rowan. were dis.
eussed. DR.. Rowan. in addition 70
being pastor Of the church also i
professor Of rhetoric and oratorv a,
Delaware College. He receives a
salary OF $1,000 as pastor of the
ehureh and a ike amount for his
duties at the college. For some time
tnere seems TO have been a FEELING
among some of the church officials
tnat u would probably be best for
Dr. Rowan to be paid sufficient
salary and to have no other Official
Suties but those connected with the
church. After consideration II w.s
voted that DR.. Rowan be offered
~ 200 year as pastor. beginning
the next year, provided he sever his
connection with Delaware College as
member of the faculty. 1t is not /
known what DR.. Rowsn's answer TO /
mis- proposition will be.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
AUTOMOBILE MISHAPS ADD
TO CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
MR.. AND MRS. J. 3. MEssIck
THROWN FROM THEIR CAR
y w. Merritt, John p. Cochran Jr
Louis Larson in Accident al Summit
Bridge Merritt Badly Injured

While a colored chauffeur was div.
ing J. B. Messick's handsome new
"inton six automobile Yesterday
morning from Middletown to Smvrna
his attention was diverted bv bum
bic bee. which persisted in snnoving
the occupants of the car. and wbile
endeavoring to drive the bee awsv
ne lost control Of the car and accident.
aiiy ran 1t into hedge at the side of
the road. but the car did not tprn
over. Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Messick
OF Middletown. who were in the car
were thrown out. as was also tbe
chauffeur. and all were bruised bp,
no bones were broken and none s,s.
tslned very serious injuries Mr.
Messick's back was wrencbed s,a
Mrs Messick received a few slight
cuts on the head. The only DAMAGE
TO the car was a hole IN the
radiator. After Mr.. and Me-
Messick had brushed tbemseIves
on and gotten back into the |
cor the journey to Smyrna was re.
sumed and continued without further
incident. Mr.. Messick. who is a
prominent merchant Of Middletown
was on his way to Smyrna with Mrs
N n Messlck to visit their son. DR.. W
v Messiek. The accident happened
about lO.3 80 O'Clock, when the car
nao reached a point about two and
half miles north Of Smyrna II
'aused only slight delay. Fortunate.
y the accident was not so serious
ma the visitors shortly thereafter
tarted on their return trip home
The chauffeur's name could not te
earned except that he is known as
David.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
NEW AUTO ROUTE TO CITY
Sad Road and OverzeaIous Officials
Drive Motorists Away From Pike.

Drive Motorists Away From Pike.
What they call the pernicious
activity Of a certain constable and
magistrate in the vicinity of Chester
Pa. in taking advantage of everv
teehnicality to harrass visiting
motorists has prompted a committee
OF the American Automobile Assoeia-
tion and the Pennsylvania Motor
Federation to lock over a new route
between Philadelphia and Wilmington
which will avoid the Chester nike
Chester. and Marcus Hook route
through Delaware county. The new
route will follow the Baltimore nike
through Media to Wawa. thence across
very good road by way of Chester
Heights to Chelsea and Booths cor. /
ner and the Faulk road to Whining. /
ton. This route is as good as the /
highway through Chester. and it avoids
the payment of toll and also the very
bad section between the Delaware
State line and Wilmington on the
pike.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
THREE HURT WHEN AUTO sklDs

wilson Merritt, of middletown. Taken
10 Jefferson Hospital Terribly Injured
An automobile. owned and driven
oy Wilson Merritt. of Middletown
skidded on Gaines Hill. near KiYl.
WOOD late Monday afternoon upset.
ting and pinning the occupants of tho
car underneath. Merritt. who is
solicitor for the Bell Telephone Com
pany, had two ribs broken. a wis,
fractured and it is feard his back is
broken as he is paralyzed from the
waist down. John Cochran. Of MID
dletown. sustained bruises and cp,s
about the head A Western Union
hneman named Larson, Of Whining
ton' was badly bruised on the bodv
A party passing in sn automobile dis.
covered their plight and aided them
merritt. who was treated bv Dr. F
NJ VSughn. at farmhouse was later
taken to the Jefferson Hospital. Phil.
adelphia, By Or. Vaughn. He has
VIE but no shildren and receptIv
moved from Warwick to Middle,own
he is about 80 years old. At the
place where the accident happened
there is a sharp turn in the sandv |
road. The machine skidded and tp~ned
turtle.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
TOWNSEND EARLY CLOSING"

Merchants Enter Into Agreement To
Close at 7 p. M, EXCEPT Two Nights
Townsend, July 2O:-Tte follow.
ing merchants, Winfield Lattomps
Hart Wright & Hart, D. B. Ma.
loney, L. B. ShockIey. ana
W. Harman Reynolds, of the town
of Townsend. have agreed 70
close their places Of business. ali
week nights during the remainder %
Juy. August and a portion of Septsn.
Ter at Z O'Clock p. m. except wed
resday and Saturday nights when Their
places Of business will remain omen
for the accommodation Of their e,,s
toners and friends, until such tins
as they see it 70 close The ss;S
1ours took effect MONDAY even;,,
J oily 18th. and remain in force ur,t;t
September l7sh.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21
AUTOMOBILE TRIP TO BUFFALO

Lew n. Cooeh, Agricultural Agent of
New Castle County and Wife on Trip
Levi H. Cooeh. agricultural agent.
OF New Castle County. accompanied
BY Mrs. Cooch. started last week in
his auto on a two weeks trip to Buffa-
10 by way Of Harrisburg. Ithaca and
Niagara Falls. Part Of the route
will be the same as that travelled in
horse and carriage by the grandpar-
ents of Mrs. Cooch on their honey
moon-a record Of which. with des-
eriptions OF the country passed
through IS IN the possession Of
Mrs. Cooch.
Smyrna times., 1915-07-21

Urging Farmers to Keen Bet,sr s,,.L
Better milk and mere of IL On dairv
tarns ot delaware IS the object of
the work begun among farmers tbi.
week BY Hugh Fergus. an exuert nm.
der the auspices of DeIaware coi,sa.,.
Agricultural Department.