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Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
To the Board of County Commissioners for
 Ltchfleld County.
Pharmacy No. 249


 LitchfleId County.
 Pharmacy No. 249
 Thereby apply for Druggists Pre-. scription License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale. Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider. at Main street, Town of North Canaan. agree not to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors except on the prescription of practic. ing physician and not to be drunk on the premises; agree not to sell Spirit uous and Intoxicationg Liquors in quantities exceeding one gallon, except other than distilled liquors and those ir quantities not exceeding five gallons; I agree to pay sixteen dollars only for such license, and that it shall be revo- cable for misrepresentation if do not fulfill the foregoing agreements. And, on oath do state that the busi. ness there to De carried on is one in which am engaged as proprietor or as employee of the proprietor, and that am a licensed Pharmacist.
 Dated at North Canaan this 2Cth day of October A. D. 1916.
 R. T. Farnum, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate, of the Town of North Canaan and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing applica- tion of R. T. Farnum for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed persuant to said application.
 Dated at North Canaan this goth day of October A. D. 1916.
 O. w. Camp, M. D.
 Charles $. Adam
 John Fl. Graves
 A. l.. Hugins
 w. O. Goggin hereby certify that the above nam ed signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning reals estate, in the Town of North Canaan.
 Dated at North Canaan this goth day of October A. D. 1916.
 Allyn Fuller, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
NOTICE.

The Assessors of the town of North Canaan give notice that perfected lists of taxable property should be in their hands on or before November l. Ac- cording to law those failing to make such list will be charged 10 per cent. additional.
 Blanks may be had of any of the undersigned.
 { Jarvis c. Stevens
 Assessors, G. Willis Parsons
 ( Walter J. Hatmaker October 24, 1916.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
Looking and Seeing.

There is much in knowing how to see sights. The discreet and skillfSll person when confronted with variety of attractions will carefully select those that are for him the best aud then will devise means to see them with the least wear and tear. Rut there are excitable people who set out to see everything, tire themselves out, see only half of anything and are dis ao tisfied in the end.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
COLLEGES, ARMY RESERVE.
Sixteen the List For Instruction h
 Military Work.

Following a conference at Washing ton of war department officials with representatives of nineteen universi ties and colleges, the following institu- tions have been authorized to give mili- tary instruction:
 Princeton university, Harvard uni versity, Yale university, University of Michigan, University of Alabama, Vir- ginia Military institute, Stevens Insti- tute of Technology, Catholic Univer- sity of America, Lehigh university, Ohio State university, University of Tennessee, Clemson Agricultural col lege, University of Minnesota, Univer- sity of Illinois, City College of New York and University of Vermont.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
Cautious.

eve discovered system by which my employer could get all the work in his office done with half the force he employs now"
 'Why don't you tell him about it and earn his undying gratitude?"
 "1 don't dare to. He might decide that am one of the men he could do without" Louis Post-Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
A Real Joiner.

"Is your husband an altruist"
 "I don't think so,' replied young Mrs. Torkins, "and I almost hope nobody asks him to join. Charley has so many uniforms now that I can hardly take care of fthem."-Washingt Star.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

All persons liable to taxation in the town of Canaan are requested to hand their lists, perfected according to law to either of the assessors of said town on or before the lst day of November, 1916, to avoid the 10 per cent, addi- tional.
 Frederick G. Dean
 George k. Frink Assessors.
 Arthur WaRoner
 Canaan, Oct. l6, 1916.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
Word From Brer Williams.

Did you ever stop ter think dat if all de time lost in growlin' at dc world God made wuz spent in hittin' hard lieks ter make things better how much like yo' dream O heaven de same old world would be2-Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

The plum, which was among the ear Hest of fruits to be cultivated and was raised when Thebes. Memphis and Da- mascus were in their glory, also grows wild in Asia, America and southern Europe t
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
Former Diplomatist Dead.

Colonel Horace Newton Fisher, for forty years Chilean consul at Boston and a writer of note on Latin-Ameri- can subjects, died at his home in Brookline, Mass. He was seventy years old.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Babes cannot voice their views on the high price of milk in words, but they voice them just the same, and that vigorously.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

In the matter of claiming everything, optimistic politicians have nothing on the war office reports of the European belligerents.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Yeast keeps on going up, as it should, but so far hasn't taken the price list up with 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Miraculous Foresight. Englishman reading)-"Keep Out This Means Your Bah love. how did they know I was coming?
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Nickel street car rides are about the only necessities today that are not striking for raise.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

In popularity contest the last rose of summer would put it all over the first frost of autumn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Evidently the oyster didn't read the news on his vacation, since he resumes business at the old price
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

The end of the war is not likely tc come until the terrible uhlans and basni .bazouks Of song and story get into the game.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

It is encouraging to see lawyers get busy improving the machinery of jus tice.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

The fine hand of Japan may be be- hind that big loan China is seeking. What China has the Japs expect to come into sooner or later.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Blessed are those who have no rep utation to tempt blackmailers.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26

Her Wich.

Il wish I were dead" said he after the quarrel. His wife did not join in this melan- choly yean.
 Il wish you were insured" she did say.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
REVIVAL COMMENCES AT AssuRY
rev { !. Hubbart D. D. An Evange-
list OF Baltimore Conference AS
sisting the Rev. Or. Prettyman

The extra meetings at Asbury NJ.
Z. Church are in full swing and the
attendance is growing larger nightly.
Rev. DR.. c. W. Prettyman is assisted
this year by Rev DIR. +. L. Hubbard
an evangelist Of Baltimore NJ. F.
Conference. DR.. Hubbard. although
announced to be here Sunday last. did
not arrive until Monday, owing to
his inability TO get here. Monday
evening. however. he greeted a goodlv
eong' egation and MADE a favorable
Impression as an able preacher and
an earnest and sincere worker. Last
evening the congregation was much
larger and while no decisions have
been gained, the meetings are arous-
ing the church members to work and
there Is every Indication that the
revival is going to be a success.
Beginning. last Wednesday at the
prayer meeting DR. Prettvman and
his helpers began preparing for the
meetings and Thursday and FRIDAY
evening Cottage Prayer Meetings.
were held in different parts of TIE
town. All the meetings from now
on to the close of the revival will be
absorbed for the effort to lead sinners
to better life and DR.. Prettyman
and the members of the church extend
a cordial welcome 10 ali TO attend
these services which will continue
ntIeast two weeks and probably longer
Il sufficient interest and success is
shown. Meetings are held every
night in the week except Saturday
night.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
DELAWARE COLLEGE ACCOUNTS

Little Legislature" Pleased With fina-
neial Condition and Praise Work Done
The special auditing committee OF
the General Assembly went to New
ark Thursday and made the annual
audit Of the books of Delaware Col
lege for the year ending June 90
1915. Those in the party were
Senator Hoffecker. Representative
Evans and Hall, Assistant State
Auditor Hopkins and Representative
downward. who is special auditor of
the committee. Charles B. Evans
treasurer Of the college was with the
committee. The audit showed a bal
ance Of over 81. 600 which was es-
pecially gratifying to the college
authorizes as it shows they have been
keeping within the budget prepared
by the trustees. The finances of the
college will be printed in the auditors
report. In the morning the mem
bers Of the committee with the au-
ditors attended chapel in the oratory
and each spoke briefly to the students
in a helpful way. It so happened
that Senator Harvey Hoffecker of New
ark has two sons, Representative H.
P. Hall IF Smyrna one son who are
students Of Delaware College and Mr..
Hopkins. a daughter who is a student
at the Woman's College. The spirit
of the talks was one of rejoicing at
the expansion of the college. The
visitors were made to feel that the
appropriations by the last legislature,
laiG the basis Of the present larger
development of the college.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
SMYRNA TEACHERS HEAR
ABLE TALKS OF EDUCATORS
LOCAL INSTITUTE FOR TEACH
Frs IN KENT HELD IN SMYRNA
Or. G. A. Wagner State Commissioner
education;0r. j. {. Carroll. County
superintendent and NJ. c. Pence

DR.. Charles A. Wagner of Will
mington. State Commissioner of Edu-
cation. DR.. james f. Carroll of Dover
superintendent of Kent County
Schools. and Prof. NJ. o. Pence. Kent
County Agent, representing the United
States Government, were in SMYRNA
Saturday and addressed local insti-
tute Saturday afternoon at the school
building. The meeting was composed
of the teachers Of Smyrna. CLAYTON.
kenton and upper Kent County. 1t
was the third and probably the last
local institute to be held here this
school year and was largely attended
The program throughout was helpful
and instructive. DR.. Wagner addressed
the teachers concerning some proposed
legislation that the State Board OF
Education expects to offer at the next
session of the Legislature. There are
a number Of things under considera
ton which will be mailed to all the
teachers in the near future in pampb-
let form. OF the various changes. DR..
Wagner had time to speak of only
few. He spoke about the compulsory
attendance law. is defects. etc. The
state Board o: EdU. alton expects TO
offer new bill to be known as the
Minimum Attendance Act and il is
-
the object of the Board to have the
people decide what that act shall be.
Meetings Of the citizens will be
called for later 20 DISCUSS the new
plans and those interested in the
welfare of the children should watch
Tor the notices and attend the meet
lngs and take part in them. County
Agent Pence spoke Of the organization
Of Boys Corn Clubs and Girls Can
ming Clubs. Such organizations. he
SAID. were doing much good in the
lower part of the county and he showed
desire to help any movement look
ing forward TO a similar organization
In Duck Greek or Kenton Hundreds.
superintendent Carroll. always well
rome to an audience up this wav.
gave a helpful and instructive talk
10 the teachers about a number of
things concerning the work of the
coming school term.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
MILTON VOTES FOR HOGS

Election on Barring Pens Resulted in
Only Nineteen Ballots in Affirmative
That the people of Milton want n
raise hogs within the city limits of
that town was clearly demonstrated
at their special election lust held
when this question was presented 10
them for decision. OF the ITO votes
cast 16O were registered For Hog
Pens. The people, however. did
not fight the question Of raising hogs
so much at the election as thew did
what they termed a question of the
abridgment Of rights of citizenship. :"
when an effort vas made TO prohibit
them from growing porkers in the
town limits. In Milford no hogs are
allowed in the city limits, and the
Board of Health strenuously prose-
eutcs any violators of their orders.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
RALPH c. wHlTeNAcK TO WE'D
Delaware Boy Scion of the Cahoon-
Hotfecker Families Of Kent 10 Wed

Delaware Boy Scion of the Caboon-
Hoffecker Families of Kent to Wed
Announcement has been received
N Wilmington of the engagement of
Miss Kathleen Martin. the Young
talented and beautiful daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. William Martin. Of
Yokohama. japan. to Prof. Ralph
Cahoon Whitenack. of Keio University.
Tokyo. Japan. formerly of Whining
ton. Prof. Whitenack is son of
Mrs. A. d. c. Whitenack. of Will
mington. The engagement was an
nounced in Y kohama on Christmas
Day. The marriage will take place
in April. next. Miss Martins father
Is pastor of the Union Qnterdenom-
inationaD Church. Of Yokohama and
was formerly professor of theology
IN California, being stationed there
when the daughter was born. The
mother of the bride be is Of a dis
ti7guished English family. Mr.
Whitenaek spent his boyhood in vii.
mington. He is grandson Of the
late William r. and Sarah (Hoffeckerl
CahOon of this town. and is well
and favorably known here. After
from Brown University.
he spent three years as economic adj.
wiser to the Maharajah. Gakwar. Of
Baroda, India, and went to Japan
after completing his studies at Har-
ward and the university of Vienna. /
Austria. He met Miss Martin last
summer while spending his vacation
in the mountains at Karuizawa. Japan.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
YoUNs MEMS CLUB ORGANIZED
New Organization Has Rented Second
Floor Room Over Jefferson's Store

New Organization Has Rented Second
Floor Room Over Jefferson's Store
The Eureka Club. Smyrna's new
social organization, has elected Carl
5. Cooper. president Homer Deakvne
viee-president. and Harold II. Deak-
yne. secretary and treasurer. The
club has secured rooms in the Stoeklev
building on Commerce street. and
has a membership of about twenty
After the election of officers the pre.
sIdent appointed members of the
various committees and minor officers.
The club membership to-date includes.
Carl Cooper. Homer Deakyne. Harold
Deakyne, Creadick Ennis. Edwin
Wilson, Robert Wallep. George
Palmer. Irving Porter. Bayard In
man, Henry Ennis. Edward Ennis
HAZEL Collision. William Jacobs
Dewey CULLEN. Foster DeFord. Will
liam Palmer, William Hurlock.
Joseph Ennis.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
j. j. Nickerson a Well Known Esr,,.,
OF Kenton Hundred Dies Following
Severe Stroke of PARALYSIS

Jesse j. Nickerson. aged ~ we'll
known farmer OF Kenton Hundred
died at the home of his son Ashley
Niekerson, yesterday. following a
stroke of paralysis. Mr.. Nickerson
was stricken Saturday evening and
while at times he seemed to grow
brighter. he gradually sank until the
end. Deceased was a good citizen
and an industrious farmer. Nearly
all OF his life had been spent around
henton and Smyrna, where he was
neld IN high esteem by large circle
OF friends. He is survived bv his
widow and FIVE children: Ridglev
Nlckerson of near Clayton; Ashley
Niekerson Of near Kenton; Mrs. Ella
Hurlock of Buck Hill Falls. Pa. ; Mrs.
Harry HuIloek of near Blackstone
Cross Roads and Mrs. Clarence Stats
OF Paoli. Pa. Funeral services will
be held at the home of his son. Ash
ley Niekerson near Kenton, on FRIDAY
afternoon at one O'Clock. in charge
OF Rev. W. W. Chaires, pastor Of
kenton NJ. E. Church and interment
will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Smyrna.
Mrs. Kate Bender Dies in Port Penn
Mrs. Katherine Bender, aged "a
) ears. died at her home in Port Penn.
Sunday. The deceased has been seri.
ously i'll for long tine. and is sur
vived by husband and nine children.
two of whom, Mrs. John Spicer and
Mrs. Samuel Armstrong. Jr.. live in
Delaware City. She was a sister. in.
law of Mrs J. B. Webb of this town.
Death of Little George johnson CLAYTON
Clayton. Feb. George johnson.
aged 3, son of Mrs Mary E. Johnson
recently made a widow by the death
Of Aaron Johnson. died last night OF
pneumonia. Funeral and interment
tomorrow Thursday afternoon at Odd
Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. johnson has
The sympathy of her friends in her
troubles which seem u not come
single handed.
Mite Of Or. Robinson Dies at Rehoboth
Mrs Walter o. Robinson. wife Of
Dr.. Walter o. Robinson. tiled at her
Tome in RehobOth, Thursday morning. |
lfter a lingering illness. Deceased
vas we'll. known to the COLONY Of
'myrnians who sojourn annually at
tehoboth Beach. Interment in the
lew cemetery in Rehoboth on Satur-
ay.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
ROBERT wALLsN GIVEN A PARTY

Mr. and Mrs. r. Y. wallen Entertain a
Jolly Company of Friends For Him
Mr.. and Mrs. R Y. Wallen. who
recently moved from Clayton into the
Cats Mansion on Commerce street.
this town. gave a delightful informal
party for their son Robert, Thursday
evening and delightful time was
had. Music, dancing and an evening
Of frOlie was enjoyed by the young
folks. Later in the evening refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: Misses Elizabeth Hudson. Mary
Pratt, Mildred Hawkins. Elizabeth
Wilson. Helen Hudson. Evelyn Spru.
anee. Mary Reynolds. Ruth wallen.
Anna Wilson; Messrs. Robert Wal
len, William Jacobs. Thomas Attix.
Wilmer Holland. Edwin Wilson. Irv-
ing Porter and Lyman Section.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
mIssANNA CUNNINGHAM MARRIED
Married at High Noon TODAY in Bal
hmore to Joseph II. Bernard of
New York City, Mining Engineer

New York City, Mining Engineer
Mr.. Joseph H. Bernard of New
York City. and Miss Anna Cunningham
OF Smyrna. were united in marriage
at Il. 30 O'Clock to-day. Wednesday
February 9th. in Holy Trinity Church
at Baltimore. Md. by the Rev. Thorn
as Getz Hill of this town. assisted
by the rector of the church. Rev. A
w. 5. Powers. The bride and groom
left immediately for their home AT
New York City. where thew will
reside until next Fall. when thew
Will leave for their future home in
the British West Indies. Josepb ~
Bernard is the son of the late ,Josepb
". Bernard. who was born in Charles
town. ,. c.. and was a member Of
the st. Cecilian Society of Charles
town. The groom is a mining en-
gineer, and was one of the chiefs of
the construction work of the Panama
railroad under Colonel Goetbals lie
also did engineering in Brazil. The
nTlde Is the daughter of the late Ir.
j. +. Cunningham, Cecil county. Md
and late 5 Elizabeth Cats Cunningham
Of this town. She is member
OF the State Society of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution. and also
member of the United States Daueb-
tiers Of 1912. of which she is the pre-
sent historian. Owing to the illness
OF the grOom's mother. the marriage
was private. excepting witnesses.
No cards.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
LECTURES ABOUT BELGIUM"
Dean mcClenahan, of Princeton I'm
iVersiiY, Filled Club House. Friday

Dean McClenahan, of Princeton I'm
iversiiY, Filled Club House, Friday
For one hour. Mr.. McClenaban
Dean of Princeton University. held
his listeners enthralled as he told of
the moral. physical and mental stag
nation of Belgium since the war
lie told of a people. whose name has
ever been synonymous with industry.
energy and activity drifting into a
state Ct ennui. and lassitude more
Devastating than any disease. because
OF its attack upon the young men and
women Of the country. whom it event.
ually drags into life of degradation
am shame. Dean MeClenahan with.
held the atrocities and cruelty and
told only of the vital. interesting mart
OF his experience while in Belgium
The music rendered during the even
ing was of an excellent character
Mr.. David N. Templeman sang INV
Ain Wee House. "Cby Mrs. Wilson
and "She is Far From the Hame'' nv
Tom Moore). Miss Mary Roberts.
Mr.. I. G. Fill and Mr.. L. NJ. Price
sang Praise Ye, Cby Verdi. Cor.
Sec.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
PARTY AT DENNEY WALKERS
Surprise Planned For Mr.. and Mrs
Walker But Il Was Found Out

Surprise Planned For Mr.. and Mrs
Walker But It Was Found Out
What was intended as a SUNRISE
party for Mr. and Mrs. Denney Walker
at "Sunnyside. - near town. leaked
cut and Tuesday evening when the
trends gathered Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
were ready to greet them. The party
was a farewell from their neighbors
and friends. for on March the first
they move to the BilderLack Farm
nssr kenton. A delightful social
evening was spent. Ice cream and
cake was served. Those present ere
Mr.. and Mrs. Denney Walker. Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Collins. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben Ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Le-
land Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph JEFF
erson, Mr.. and Mrs. William Carrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Frazier. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood Kemp. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Short. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kirbv
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Minner. Mr.
and Mrs. Ian Deakyne, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Thompson, Mr. Wood Ennis.
Mrs. John Reynolds. Misses Elva
Walker. Lillian Ennis, Elizabeth
Richards. Eileen Thompson, Messrs.
Joseph Ennis. ElRood Hutchinson.
Gilbert Collins. Norman Collins.
Joseph Jefferson. Howard Kemp.
William Carrow. Benz. Everham.
Vernon Ford.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
NEW MITE SOCIETY OFFICERS

AsburY Organization Elects Mrs.
James p. HofFecker. President
The annual election Of Asbury NJ.
Z. Mite Soriety was held at the
church Saturday evening and REPORTS
heard of interest to the members
The election resulted as follows:
President. Mrs. J. P. Hoffeeker.
Nice-president. Miss Annie E. Middle
ton; Secretary. Mrs. S. Gilbert Wilds.
Treasurer. Mrs. E. NJ. Fowler.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
Rev.Mc CAM TO MAkEA0oREss

Smyrna Grange to Hear Something on
the Subject Of "Rural Life"
Smyrna Grange was exceptionally
we'll patronized last Saturday. several
papers were read on cooperation and
a general discussion followed which
brought forth profound interest. Next
Saturday afternoon. FEBRUARY 18th
at 2 p. m. Rev. Milton Mccain,
pastor Of Smyrna Circuit, will adj
dress the grange. sabjeet; Rural
Life" This is a very interesting
subject. and Mr.. Mccain no doubt
will give us some very interesting
thoughts. II was voted TO make this
an open meeting. A goodly attend
anee is anticipated. Pubic cordially
invited. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Geiz Hill. Rector An
noGnees Services For Sunday and Week
The Junior Auxiliary will meet at
the Reetory. tonight from Z to 8
O'Clock; evensong on Friday at 7.3O
p. M, followe3 by choir rehearsal:
February 18th. Sixth Sunday after
Epiphany; 1.3O a. m. Holy Commun-
ION; 1890 a. m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon; II, noon. Sunday School:
ISO p. m, evensong and sermon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-02-09
MILFORD YOUNG MEN ANXIOUS

Ladies Preparing to Give a Big Leap
Year Dance. Social Event Down State
Milford will have one of the largest
Easter leap year dances this season to
be held on the peninsula. The affair
is being managed entirely by the
young ladies Of the social set, and
many of the young gentlemen who
have been persistent in going tout
of town" for their partners at the an
nual Christmas dances are wearing
worried looks for fear they will not
be included when the invitations are
sent out. According to the plans for
the dance az now made cash young
lady will be allowed to take a man.
and the unlimited men must stay away.