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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
Congratulations Brother
Thomson!

During the stirring days of the
Baltimore Convention we saw a
good deal of the genial publisher
of tile New Orleans ltem.''
Even then, matters more attrac-
tive than politics seemed to di-
vide his observation-disclosures the
objective was, in a sense. the
same. A common purpose llav-
ing created a bond OF sympathy
there, the logical sequence is the
announcement of the engagement
of tile charming daughter of the
Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentativeS and the brilliant young
Southern Editor, an old Jeffel-
son boy, in whose successes-par-
ticularly this last and life's m ost
important one-his friends at
home find much pleasure.
Our sincere congratulations.
Brother Thomson!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
Cleon Moore.

Few familiar figures will he
more missed than that If Cleon
Moore, who through long life
OF kindly companionship had be-
come known to the whole commu-
nifty, and well beloved by those
who through intimacy could APP
preciate the inherent lovable
qualities of his nature. The old
Boys" whom he taught at the
Academy on his return from APP
pomattox, the away from homes"
of the old Charles Town Society
whom lie delighted with his wit
and store of Renaissance, his
brethren of the Bar. his old COM
radeS in armS-all will miss him.
Little by little. the old order
cllangetll," but the memory Of
kindly souls lives forever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
New N. & W. Station Opened

We were on the first train to
stop at the new Norfolk & West
ern Station Tuesday evening.
We still believe that the Belt Line
would have been vastly better To-
cation but since the powers that
be" decided otherwise, we con-
graduate them and the public
on the acquisition of a handsome
and commodious station.
Now let them turn their eyes
i1orthward few miles to Shen-
andoah Junction, and act prompt
ly, fairly and voluntarily with the
public. rather than under duress
later, of a hostile State Public
Service Commission.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
Notice to the Public.

Owing to sickness of c. L. Young l
will have charge of=the undertaking
business until further notice. Full
stock of Caskets. Robes etc on hand.
All calls promptly answered. Phone
80 W, Charles Town. R. E. Young,
Mgr.
Mucu Tone
The Rexail Safe Tonic remedy for
general Catarrhal Disorders. Try il
and be convinced. The money back
guarantee is what we mean.
Brown & Hoof Rexall. St
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
St. Hilda's Hall.

Writing as to the new School
for girls to be opened this year,
its Principal, Miss Maria Pendle-
ton Duval says, 1.-The cordial
welcome of your town people is
most encouraging and l hope they
will all be proud of their school
some day. | will spare no pains
to make it thoroughly up-to-
date school with a strong faculty,
The course of study is being cen
sored by one OF the Bryn Mawr
Professors AS we have hereto
fore stated, . the coming of this
splendid school is of the greatest
benefit to the community and its
Principal may be we'll assured
that whatever cooperation may
be advantageous on the part of
our people, will be most cordially
extended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
The New Year.

We bespeak for our patrons a
happy and prosperous 1918, and
a lifting of the cloud of depres-
sion, which, since the outbreak of
the Great War has enveloped our
countrv--although perhaps less
noticeably here than elsewhere.
THE year opens with every good
augury for the Fastening of a
period Of unusual business activi-
ty and good times.
That all of our readers may
share in them to tie fullest ex-
tent is our heartfelt wish.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
Miss Genevieve CIarke's Engage
ment To Mr.. Jas. M. Thomson.

Announcement was made during the
holidays by Speaker and Mrs. Champ
Clarke, of the engagement of their
daughter Genevieve to Mr.. James M.
Thomson of the New Orleans Item,
Mr.. Thomson is son of Dr. and Mrs.
A. P. Thomson, of Summit Point and
was born and spent all his boyhood
days in Jefferson County where he has
host of friends. Mr.. Thomson has
been newspaper man for a number
Of years, and was very prominent at
the Baltimore Convention where he
met Miss Clarke. The wedding will
take place in the early summer at. the
Clark home in Missouri.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
The Superior Oil Co.'S, Oils
and Paint !!

Are the best goods on earth.
Cylinder. Gas Engine. Automobile snd
Machine Oils. Superior Elastic Roof
and Iron Paint makes old roofs good as
new Guaranteed for FIVE years /!
If your dealer does not handle our
goods, write to US for prices direct.
Agents Wanted
THE SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY
Cleveland, Ohio. N
Jan Sm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
Special Edition Copies

Canobe secured at the price of ten
cents each. n
As the supply is limited an early ap-
plication, naming quantities desired,
is necessary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
Wheat Market Soaring.

Record prices for wheat are being
gotten by Jefferson County farmers
This week dollar and thirty two. cents
bushel has been paid in the Charles
Town market.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
FIRE AT VIM. DAwsoNs PLACE
Several Buildings in St.Georges Threat
ened by Confagration Saturday

Several Buildings in St.Georges Threat
ened by conflagration Saturday
Fire OF undetermined origin, start
ing in a haymOw in the stable of Will
liam Dawson, at St. Georges, des-
troyed that building and the black
smith shop of Herbert Gibbons ad-
joining at 10 O'Clock Saturday morn
ing. The flames from the burning
building threatened to ignite several
dwellings in the center Of the town.
The fire department at Delaware City
seven miles away. was notified and
members Of that department hurried
10 st. Georges in automobiles with
buckets and axes. The apparatus
was not taken as the town has no
water supply. The fire burned itself
out but the Delaware CITY residents
cooperating with the st. Georges
fremen, prevented the spread Of the
flames. The destroyed buildings were
owned ty George Vincent Of New
York and were valued at 81. 600.
The farming implements in the two
buildings we're saved
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
HIGH SCHOOL WINS BASKET BALL
Defeats the Clover Castle Five of VIII
mingion by Score ofI4to Ia

Defeats the Glover Castle Five Of Will
mington by Score ofI4to Ia
The Smyrna Athletic Association
Basket Ball team played its first
game last Friday night with the strong
Clover Castle Five. of Wilmington,
and it resulted in a victory for the
Smyrna boys The score 14-I3.
The game was a fast one and was an
exciting one from start to finish.
Il was rather rough. but this was due
TO the fact that the score was so close
and the boys'On both teams were so
eager TO win. The first half was Z q
in Clover's favor During the last
half the Smyrna boys got in the
game and when the whistle blew the
score stood 80. Three extra five
minute periods had to be played be-
fore the game could be decided. To
night, Wednesday. they play their olo
rival. Dover High School This is
expected TO be a aa- game for the
Smyrna boys, as Dover has a first
class team this year.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01

The Milford Chronicle points very
wisely to the fact that New Castle
county needs to join with Kent and
Sussex in the matter of closing its
saloons. The Chronicle says. 1T
is an object lesson for all TO consider.
when horde Of riOtoUs people come
from another community TO carouse
ard disturb the public peace, as they
have been in the habit Of doing at
Middletown. in New Castle county,
for years past. Both white and
black. and the alcoholic men of
equally low sensibilities. come from
Maryland and the lower counties of
Delaware. on railroad trains, in auto
mobiles and other methods Of travel.
and stop at Middletown where two
saloons cater to their wants, and
where they become wild from the
effects Of liquor. This resulted in
the shooting and cutting of officers
one night recently and a general
defiance Of the laws Of one Of the
prettiest towns in upper Delaware.
Whose fault is it that these conditions
exist? The laws under which the
people are governed are responsible
for this crime and rampant trampling
of all deceney under foot. The saloons
sell the liquor regardless of the needs
of the people, and instead of personal
liberty.it is personal license to create
a situation which degrades the entire
community. and is a disgrace TO the
state. It is plain that the people Of
New Castle county will have to Join
with the lower counties to escape those
disgraeeful conditions. and have local
option or p'Ohib ition of the sale of
rum" "
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
Grange supper Tomorrow Might

II you want a good supper attend
the festival and bazaar Of Smyrna
Grange No. 21. P. Of H.. at the Club
House. tomorrow evening. Their
suppers are famous and for the usual
popular price you will be served
everything abundantly with the tru,s
Grange hospitality. Serving begins a.
5 o'clock. The ladies Of the Grange
will be glad to welcome you. Re-.
member the date, 70 morrow. Thurs.
day evening. at 5 o'clock .. m.
Menu-chicken salad, fried oysters,
country ham. biscuits. coffee. rolls.
pickles. jellies. etc. Supper. 35c
Ice cream and cake extra.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
Harness

Set Wagon Harness. sets Carriage Harness.
3 sets Plow Harness. Brides. Collars, shovels
Spades. HOES, Forks. and other articles too mum
erous 70 mention.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
THE SMYRNA Times
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.
Wednesday, December /, 1915

Sounded by Robert y. Hodecker Jnly S. s5f
Editor and Proprietor until February 10. 1917
FfiC8-Next Door % the Fruii .,r.v.t.
\ 'iDnal Bank
Telephone. No.1O.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01

The ladies of Delaware City Century
Club are rehearsng an operatta,
"Sylvis. :" to be given in Assembly
Hall. on Christmas night.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01

p. a. GoLDsBoRoUGH. Auctioneer.
.. v. SCOUT. Clerk.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
IL Head of Cattle

Mich Cows. HOlstein aud Guernsey All
good COWS will be fresh by day OF sale. S Guern-
sey Heiiers, three years old and yearllngs
field, registered 40 2ifi3 IN the A. q. & G. Sire.
begalore's Prince, 1857; dam, Imported spots-
wood Little Gem. 1850
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01

Mother Cray's Sweet Powders for Children
For Fcvtrishness. Bad Stomach feefhing Dis
orders move and regulate the Bowels and are a
pleasant remedy for Worms ueed BY mothers
FOR 1d years. They never faii Al all druggists
&c sample FREE. address. Allen 8 0lmsted.
Lnltov NJ y
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
Mems and Boys Footwear
Mems Fall and Winter Furnishings

Beautiful Shirts both soft and stiff cuffs peated or plain
bosom, soc to $40
Flannel Shirts, Blue, Brown and Gray 75c to s2.oo
Neckwear, 25c, soc, 75c.
Hosiery, Cotton and Silk, all colors
Dress and Work Gloves to the requirements of all
Wool and Cotton Underwear medium and heavy weight
two piece or Union Suits s.. so per garment
Mems Fleece Shirts and Drawers $50, for sIoo worth
soc each.
Boys Fleece Shirts and Drawers each, worth asc
SWEATERS with shawl collars and pockets, in all the
popular coOrs, soc 5000
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
Household Goods.

an sums Of so and under. the cash viii be re-
quired; over this amount credit OF ~ month
viii be given b. purchaser giving Judgment note
with approved security
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01

When Rubbers Become Necessary
and your shoes pinch, use Allens Foot Ease. the
Antiscptic powder 10 be shaken into the ahoes
FOR Dancing parties ard Breaking in New Shoes
Il Is Just the thing Il gives rest and comfort 70
tired. swollen. aching feet sold exerywherc,15c.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
235 Acre Farm for Sale

miles from Smyrna. Good buildings.
under good fencing; 6 fields. 205 acres till
able. balance woodland. Extremely pro-
ductive farm. Price SO. 900.
J. WATERS RUSSELL.
Real Estate Broker,
Chestertown. Md.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
Farming Implements. e.

Brood Sows will farrow by the fir.t of Janu.
sale
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01
CHICKENS
HOGS

Lot Of Plymouth Rock Chickens. abouta dozen
good stock R0osiers
Smyrna times., 1915-12-01

Farm Wagon. Frait OF Tomato Wagon. carries
el hasket: Dearborn, carries 50 baskets. Iron
Roller nearly new: superior Wheat Drill disc
nearly new. beeriug Binder, Deering Mower
suiky Cultivatnr. new; Hand Cultiyators. three
horse oliver Plow No. 40 steel beam: two horse
Plow, No. %. Twin Harrow Randall Harrow
nearly new Hay RIGGING. Steel Rake. 3-row
Marker, Corn -heller, seed SOwer, Scientific Corn
cutter. H0Oyen Cprn Plauier. with phosphate at
tachmeni, new; slop Barrel. Platform Scales
Block and Fall Page Wire stretchers. Hog scald-
er, sleigh. York tarfiage, two--eatcd Carriage.
buEgy Dog Cart Horse Cart. Log Chains. Dear
born Pole.
Harness
Set Wagon Harness, sets Carriage Harness
vets Plow Harness Brides. Collars shoyels
Spades, Hoes. Forks, and other articles too num-
erous 70 mention.
Household Goods.
Suite Of Parlor Furniture, pieces: Bedstead.
2Nash Stands. Bureau, 90 yards Crex Mating
nearly new; 30 yards Hall Carpet and stair Ca .
pet, Coal stove, new; 2 Chunk Burners Parlor
and Diniugroom Chandelier. Book Case. lard
Press, sausage Cutter. 3 large Pots for lard.
thurn, Butter Worker. Table and Dishes Double
Heater. Cook Stove, Deval Separator
TERMS OF SALE
All sums Of 50 and under. the cash will Be re.
qulrcd; over this amount a credit OF ~ month
viii be given b purchaser giving Judgment note
with approved security.
JAMES 5. TRUAX.
D. A. GOLDsBOROUGH. Auctioueer
2. v. SCOUT. Clerk.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
vERTREES CONVICTED
FOR COUNTERFEITING

Pittsburg, Pa, March 26.-James
Vertrees, at the time of his arrest,
several weeks ago. charged and con-
victed of passing $40 counterfeit
bills, was to-day sentenced to serve
two years and six months in the
Eastern Penitentiary. this State, by
Judge Thomson, in the United
States Court here.
Vertrees, at the time of his arrest
had passed large number of the
bills. His wife was arrested with
him, but later was released. Ver-
trees made confession duplicating
several others in the making and
passing of the counterfeit.
He stated that he had taken a
special course in photo-engraving
to learn how to turn out the bills,
and that he was paying for home
in Kentucky out of the proceeds of
his illegal business.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
NOTED COMMANDER OF
ORPHAN BRIGADE DEAD

The Louisville Times of Friday
says:
Taps sounded for Bal .Samuel Ho-
rine Buchanan, Confederate veteran
commander of the Orphan Brigade
and retired business man, at 1905
o'clock last night. Death came in
his rooms in the Gait House, where
he had made his home for sixteen
years.
For two years Maj Buchanan had
been a sufferer from Bright's dis
ease, but during this time was able
to go about, few people knowing
that his health was impaired. The
first week in March, however, he
suffered a severe attack while in
his room. He recovered sufficiently
to leave his room and be about
again, but a second attack came on
March IL. Although he rallied at
times and seemed to regain his for
mer strength, his condition gradual
ly grew worse until the end.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
HARTFORD, KY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81 1915

chanic. The machine carried "A
small gun and a number of bombs.
lowing to motor trouble, Pascha-
loft had to descend two miles behind
the Austrian lines. While the me-
chanic was repairing the motor, six
Austrians approached. Paschaloff
turned his one-pounder on them
and fired one shrapnel shell, which
exploded accurately and felled five
men. The sixth surrendered.
Then came the problem-what
would he do with his prisoner?
Paschaloff decided to abandon his
stock of bombs and tie his prisoner
to the tail-frame of his machine.
Thus burdened, the aeroplane rose
and flew over the Austrian lines
amid storm of bullets, regaining
the Russian lines without damage. Z"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
TWENTY MILLIONS Is
BELGIUM'S FOOD BUDGET

London, March ga financial
report, issued here by the American
Commission for Relief in Belgium.
shows that foodstuffs of total val
ue of $20,000,000 have been deliv-
cred in Belgium since the inception
of the commissions work.
Nineteen million dollars worth OF
food is now on the way to the
stricken country or is stored for flu
ture shipment. OF the grand total
$S,5OO,OOO was provided by benev-
client contributions, either of food
or cash. and the balance of $780,
100000 was provided by banking
arrangements set up by the commits
sion.
The benevolent contributions con-
sisted of S2,6OO,OOO in cash and S.
100000 in food. OF the benevolent
contributions the United States pro-
vided $4,7O0,0O0; Canada, $780,
900; Australia, 100000; the Unit
ed Kingdom, $1.2OO.OOO. and the
balance of 100000 came from va
rious parts of the world.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
FOUND NEAR PLANT BED
WITH HIS THROAT CUT

Morganfield, KY, March 2S.-His
throat SO badly cut that the doctor
tonight holds out no hope for his
recovery, Tyson Cottingham, a
prominent farmer of the Boxville
neighborhood, Union county, was
found by two of his children this
afternoon lying near his plant bed
with razor by his side.
According to members of the
family, Mr.. Cottingham started out
after dinner to inspect the bed. and
it was not until an hour or so later
that his wife, alarmed at his long
absence. sent two of the children
out to look for him.
The little ones returned in few
minutes with the news Of their faith
er's condition and help for the
wounded man was summoned with
all possible speed.
Mr.. Cottingham is married and
has five children. A brother, Thorn
as Cottingham, deputy court clerk
of Henderson, has been summoned
to his bedside.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
LOUISVILLE HOSPITALS
FULL OF ''DOPE FIENDS''

Louisville. KY. March 2s.-
"Morphinism (opium inebriety. a
chronic intoxication. due to the
habitual use of morphine or opium. I"
is the way physicians describe the
cause of the present run on the psy-
chopathic ward Of the Louisville
city hospital and private sanitoriums
by victims of this terrible disease.
who have been deprived of NOR
phine and other narcotics by the en-
forcement of the Harrison narcotic
law, which became operative March
1. Hundreds of unfortunates who
have relied upon narcotics for years
for what little comfort they might
get out of life have been driven to
desperation by the enforcement Of
the law. and are crowding the hos
pitfalls and sanatoriums for some
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
TWO HUNDRED WARRANTS
IN ANTI-LIQUOR FIGHT

Bowling Green, Ky, March 81
As the results of unusual shipments
of liquor into Bowling Green whole
sale warrants were issued before
Judge Denhardt, total of over 200
being taken out. The warrants were
issued under a statute of the last
Legislature, fixing penalty on
those having liquor in their possess
sion for the purpose of sale.
These warrants followed an in
spection of the books of the express
and railroad companies, kept as re-
quired by law, and which shows the
amount and dates of shipments re-
ceived by each individual.
1t is understood a number. learn
ing that these warrants We're being
issued, have left the city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
SHELLS BREAK UP ICE
THREE COMPANIES DROWN

koenigsberg, March 27.-The
difficulties with which the opposing
forces in East Prussia have had to
contend during the winter months
are described by a Prussian soldier
who has been through the long cam
paign.
His company was entrenched near
one of the Masurian Lakes when
three Russian companies attempted
surprise attack by creeping over
the ice. The assault was discovered
and repealed. and the Germans were
able to annihilate every member of
the Russian force without leaving
the trenches by the simple eXpe-
dent of breaking up the ice with
heavy shells, so that their oppo-
nents drowned.
Clad in their heavy uniforms and
weighted down with cartridge belts,
the Russian soldiers never had a
chance. Before the eyes of the Ger
mans they chung desperately to
ice, and then, one by one. sank
from sight. Not a man ever reach
ed shore.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
HOPEWELL.

March 29.-Mrs. Katherine Tay-
lor, of Shultztown, after spending
four weeks with her daughter. Mrs
C.. l.. Elliott, of Wysox, and also a
visitor in this community, returned
home last Friday. Jack Taylor took
her.
Miss Ollie Brown is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Rupert Taylor. of Wysox.
Mr.. Porter Hunley has been al
most past going for over a week
with rheumatism, but is some bet
ter now.
Rev.. Montgomery preached us a
good sermon Sunday.
Old Aunt Sarah Maddox, of color,
has been very sick over a week but
is some better now. She is known
by and has worked for nearly every
family for miles around her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Shull spent
last Sunday with Mrs. Louisa Rock
at Wysox. KY. who has been very
sick and is worse than she has ever
been.
We are glad to say that Mr.. Eli
jah Williams is up most of the time.
Mr.. w. Z. Johnson and son Ar
thur made a business trip to Roch-
ester last week.
Mr.. w. ID. Shull bought a five-
year-old mule of Mr.. Lester Daven-
port last week for $132.50.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
FORDSNIILE.

March 2S.-Mr. Edward Morrison
is very low and not expected to live
long unless there be change for
the better soon.
Miss Mary Smith has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Snider, of
Louisville, the past week.
Prof. A. C. Baughn and family
were the guests of relatives at Ma
gan last Sunday.
Frank Robinson, the Well known
colored man of this place. tried to
commit suicide last Saturday morn
ing. He inflicted a very severe
wound on his throat with a pocket
knife.
Mr.. Walter NARROW and family.
of near Gum Springs. visited their
mother. Mrs. Steve Brown. recently.
Mr.. S. X. Allen and wife spent
Sunday in Owensboro. the guests of
their son and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bennett.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31
BOOTLEtiGERS' SCHEME
AND 1T DIDN'T EXPLODE,

Fairmont, w. Va, March 20
Representing that their wagon was
loaded with nitroglycerin, bootleg
gers succeeded in hauling load
of liquor from Oakland, Md, to
Grafton. w. Va, without being ar
rested for violation of the States
liquor law.
Drivers of passing teams stood
nearly paralyzed with fear as the
outfit passed with its reckless driver
bouncing about on the seat, whip
ping the horses, and with the
wheels laundering over the rocks.
He did not stop until he had ar
rived at a coal mine near Grafton.
where 20 gallons of liquor on board
were quickly disposed of. The driv-
err then sold the team and wagon.