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Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.

Speaking Of those who are want
to jeer at the boys in khaki who from
patriotic motives want to enlist their
service the Milford Chronicle perth
nently says: "It is high time that every
man and woman in Delaware shall rise
to the dignity of a real American
citizen and by word and act, support
the efforts of those in authority to
maintain the peace and dignity of the
nation. 1t is a matter Of pity rather
than cause for resentment. when
facetious remarks which tend to be-
little the men who vol unteer their
service to the army. are made by
those who should know better; poor
fools they know not what they do.
The boy who tenders his service to
the government no matter what his
station in life. is a better citizen than
the man or woman who ridicules his
action. When the time comes, and
il will come. the men and women
who attempt to discourage the effort
to defend the rights Of the American
people by military service will be
made TO contribute their lust prOpor-
tion Of service either in the ranks or
as laborers to save the real soldiers
from digging trenches. Suppose
that the people of France had have
been actuated by the same feeling
of the cheap wits. who either pGr-
poseiy or without thought other than
expressing a cheap wit at the expense
of those who have the patriotism to
discharge the duty all owe to the de-
fense of the country? Where would
France be today as a nation had this
maintained? Let every man and
every woman resent this kind of chat
ter from snv and all sources. and
shame may possibly arouse the spirit
of patriotism in breasts now without
any sense other than the self compla.
cent desire to escape any or all re.
sponsibility. Skulkers and slackeri
are not to be tolerated anywhere. "
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
mIooLsrowN ELECTS TEACHERS

The Board Of Education Of Middle
town at its meeting Monday night
elected teachers Cor the coming year.
Each teacher was given a salary in
crease of $50 a year. Miss Helen
Mcdowell, who taught the primary
department in the New Castle schools
was elected to a position here. Miss
Ida v. Howell was chosen principal at
$1,000; Miss Louise Ratledge. as
sistant principal. $500. and the Misses
Emma Carpenter. Helen Mcdowell.
Ada Scott. Elsie r. Jones and Pru-
dence Lewis at $500 each.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Smyrna Town Council is taking the
proper course in abandoning patch
work on Commerce street and laying
plans for real permanent work. We
know from seven years experience
that the best street work ever done
in Smyrna is the fine vitrifed block
road-bed laid on Main street. It has
not hardly begun 10 wear and no
doubt will last for generations. In
contemplating building such a brick
course on Commerce street from the
Colonial Hotel to Railroad station.
Council will have something that
will stand the test Of time and in the
long run be like Main street the most
economical street ever laid. Both
Main street and Commerce street get
hard wear from the constant traffic
over them. Commerce street needed
a permanent road bed and the tenta-
tive plans Council is preparing is meet
ing with hearty approval. Its a real
progressive move.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

The happy schonl graduate has the
stage in Smyrna this week and it
gives US pleasure to give them honor
mention. No schools in the State
guards its standard and efficiency with
greater pride than the Smyrna High
School and Supervising Principal ].
Lester Section and Principal c. Le-
land Harmonson and their loyal staff
of assistants are tn be congratulated.
The ten graduates who will receive
their diplomas tonight have completed
their course of study with credit to
themselves and to the institution they
are leaving and our congratulations
and best wishes go with them. May
the auspieiOus beginning" they are
having result in useful, honorable anC
upright lives.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

With this issue, The Smyrna Times.
the oldest eonsecutively published
newspaper in Delaware. begins its 63rd
year. Our sim in the future as in
the past is to give our readers the
local news and to make the Times
stand for the highest ideals. We
thank our patrons for their generous
support and hope for a continuation
of the confidence and good will that
has made the Times stand the test OF
these many years.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

We congratulate our boys who have
offered their services for their coun-
try's cause by re-enlisting for federal
duty. II may mean much hardship
and privation but they are showing
tie true American msnhood, and a
proper patriotism by responding to
their country's call. We hate to see
these young men leave our midst with
the dangers that must confront them
at the border and in Mexico but we
are glad to note the exhibition Of
loyalty TO the flag. It's = splendid
mark of citizenship.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
A Question For the Public to Decide

C.H. EMERSON. Gss Z Msssa-.
Great Northsrn Railway.
CHI. EWING. Css Z Msssfn.
Philss slphia a RsadiuG Railway.
E.W. GRICR. GssI Ssbf. Trsssp..
Ckesapsaks a Ohio Railway.
AS. GRElG. Assf. 10 Rsssissr1.
ST. Louis A San Franeisso Railroad.
CIV. KOUNs. Gss = Msssfr,
Atehiaon. Topska Saata Fs Railway.
NV. MeMASTER. GssI Msssgsr.
Whssling q Lake Erie Railroad.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

Smyrna farmers are about as up. to-
date and progressive as you will find
anywhere. That they are joining the
movement for pure bred cattle is not
surprising. What is NEEDED is for all
the farmers to be Of the same opinion.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

ND. MAHBR. Yiss.Prnissst
Norfolk 4 Nsttsru Rauuty.
JAMES RUSSELL. CnT Hs,i,r.
Dssvsr q Rio Crants Rtirott
A. NJ. SCHOYER. RHisssf FiaeFu.
Pssnsylvania Linss West
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seabsard Air Lias Rtluu.
Al. STONE. PSsiisssi
Erie Railroad
G. s. wAID. Fies-PrH. Q esTKF
sunaef Caairai Linet-
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28

of
OF
the employees the
be declare
Commission proposed by the railroads
be referred for these
No uubO bOd whhu un ird tu
duhuad adhn al such a. u
donn deconhens blythe
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pubiena ahyonehaf is mpiiGr the
Question For the Public to Decide
The 10
employees highly constituting
of all public
merit of the all the
nngt before the Is whnher this be iHh6
Govenm O. BY iudHnTfGl warfare.
Nation Confer Comm of the
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Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
Kennard & Co.
SeaSonable Offerings

The following choice offerings have gathered
large stock Of seasonabe merchandise In every in
stance every item to be most fairly priced
Balance of two-pece Wool Suits reduced prices
Balance of two-pece Silk Suits a reduced prices
Lot of Silk Dresses street models $1,000 each
New styles in White Dresses a $3.50 $500 $3.50,
$1,000, SG2.oo $500 each.
Many models in coored Cotton Dresses
New models in Skirts and Waists.
Auto and Sport Goats
Sweater Coats.
Muslin and Silk Underwear.
Visit section for best models and service
Our Neckwear department shows many ideas 75c
soc, 75c, SI.oo yd.
Black, white full range OF scarce coors are shown
in Silk Hosiery.
Kid Fabric Gloves.
Wonderful array Of both Linen and Silk Handkerchefs
for women at 25c each.
Special values in Turkish Towels a 25c each.
One case each of extra fine grade full beached Pillow
Cases Size 56x42, I6c each. Size 36x45, ISc each.
New range of styles in both White and Awning Stripe
Skrtings.
White voiles, Batse and Organdy very popular.
Many grades shown
Sheer printed and Cotton Fabrics.
Best values in seasonable Silks
Full range of coors in Chiffon Cloths Georgee Crepe
Nets and Malines
All the wanted Laces and Embroideres shown at
trimming section.
White and Colored Linen Suiings in many grades.
Wise housekeepers should eplensh their Linen Closets
now delay smaller assorments and increased
We solicit charge from those OF established
credit and prepay delivery charges within reasonable dis
Kennard & Co.
621-623 Market ST., wilminfsSD; bsIax,r.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
FOR RENT.

House on Delaware street. occupied
by the late Mrs. Amanda Truax. Ap-
ply to J. 7. Truax, administrator.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
NOTICE

Hereafter all Water Rents must be paid
at the Aldernan's Office, beginning with
the July quarter. on the following days
Wednesdays and FRIDAYS of each week in
July. Hours from o'clock a. m. TO ~ m.
and 10 O'Clock D. m. Section %, which
Il printed on every water bill, will be
strictly enforced IL not complied with.
EUGENE CROW, Collector.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
FOR SALE OR RENT

House on Delaware Street.
Brick House Farm.
Also. several other good properties.
No reasonable offer refused. Apply 10
Mas. NJ. E. VOSHELL,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
Federal Inquiry or
Railroad Strike?

b
additional burden
year railroads propose that this problem seeded
reference an impair Federal tribunal
employees, whose efficient service acknowledged railroad
be considered fairly and decided
body
Smyrna times., 1916-06-28
Railroads Urge Public Inquiry and Arbitration

proposal Of the rarods the employees Tor the settlement
controversy follows:
cannot harmon IA s-
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snunt1r C reason
Rouiwa ayconhuo d Il a
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The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
Mr.. Henry W. Etz is attending
the State Fair at Phoenix.

Mr.. Henry w. Etz is attending
the State Fair at Phoenix.
Late Fall Builders-See US be-
fore cold weather sets in Benson
Lumber and Commercial Co.
Miss Myrtle Comaduran, who
has been confined at home with
tonsilitis, is out again
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Kelly were
visitors in town this week from
their bee ranch down the river.
A dance was given at the Audi
torium last night, in which quite a
number of Benson young people
took part.
Miss O'Sullivan, of Tucson, a
trained nurse, arrived in town
Thursday night, having been
called to attend Mrs. G. f. Moss.
Charley Navarette, who some
months ago had a Wells-Fargo
Express run on the Nogales di-
vision, is here with the S. P. rail
l,~1oI c,.rxyox1s~1or ~ oor~c
Two travelling photographers
have been shooting up' the town
for three or four days, making
camera fodder of quite number
of Benson's youngsters and old.
sters.
Mrs. DR.. W. T. Jones, of Ft
Davis, Texas, mother of Mrs A
w. Bard, arrived in town las
Sunday morning for visit at the
Bard home. She was accom-
panied by her grandson, Jacl
Ewell, who will make a shorI
stay.
Chas. E. Goetz went to Bisbe'
and Douglas yesterday Afternoon
by auto, expecting to return hom'
this evening. Accompanying hin
we're Miss Myrtle Snyder, as far a
Bisbee, and Mrs. J. c. Cook, wifi
of the assistant county engineer
now engaged on the road surve,
here.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
Hearing on Freight Rates

Chairman Jones and Secretary
Sangster, of the Arizona Corpora
tion Commission, are in Washing
ton, D. c., this week representing
the commission in important cases
before the Federal Commission.
They will return to Chicago for
the opening of the Intermountaiu
Case on November 2oth. Hear
ings on this case will be held at
Chicago, Salt Lake City, San
Francisco, Portland and Spokane,
and will doubtless be the most i'm
portant rate hearings ever heard
by-t the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, as advances on practically
all commodities are involved Ari-
zoua is particularly interested in
securing rates which are reasona-
BILE in themselves and which will
maintain a favorable balance be-
tween the rates to Arizona and
rates to coast points. |
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
POmerene Items
(By Special Correspondent

H. J. Carlton has purchased a
new wagon and is fitting up an
,utht to go to Sonoita to haul
wood.
Ben johnson and family and
Tom Scott and family left for
Souoita Thursday, where they are
going 10 spend the winter.
John Mcclure has been suffer
ing from blood poison in his hand
but is now better.
Most of the sixth crop of alfalfa
hay is up and the farmers are
plowing for grain planting.
The ladies of the Relief Society
met at the residence Of Mrs. P. P.
Sabin Tuesday afternoon.
A dance was given by the girls
of the Poultry Club Friday even
ing.
J R. Cosby returned Sunday
from business trip to Bisbee.
Ben Scott has moved the house
he recently purchased On to bis
farm west of the school house.
DR.. Morrison has been in the
district several times this week.
The surveyors are stalking out 6
new road to Dragon. 1t looks al
though we will soon have more
road work.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
Have Started Grading

The county road camp at the
B;sbee Extension has been furnish
ed with a number of teams and
scrapers, etc., and work has com.
menced in grading the road bed
that has been cleared of the brush
by the bootleggers and other pris-
oners sentenced for petty ofenses.
The number of prisoners have
been inc, ,eased during the past
few days by several Mexicans
from Douglas who we're convicted
of petty larceny. One of them
was Jesus Ybarrs, who recently
escaped from that camp. He will
now have the pleasure of wearing
a ball and chain while he works.
-Bisbee Review.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
THE MAURER SISTERS oRCHES.
TRA

The Maurer Sisters Orchestra Is
about to enter its tenth year on the
I.yceum and Chautauqua Platforms
This organization had five years ex-
perience before coming to the Redpath
Bureau. beginning to play In public
very young in years and making good
from the very start. In fact, the Red
path Bureau has never had COM
pany Of young women Of whom 1t has
felt prouder and received letter re-
ports than the Maurer Sisters
The first two years they We're with
the Bureau they were known as the
Orchestral Entertainers.
For versatility on musical instru.
ments the parallel Of the Maurer Sis.
ters is seldom found. In this respect
they fill an important place In the
Lyceum, for there is much demand fol
just such combination. The only
eason that there are comparatively
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

Milton Fairlee, proprietor of the
Mansion Hotel, went to Phoenix
the first of the week, where he has
had an operation performed for
cataract of the eye. He is now IN
the hospital there, and a friend
from Benson who went to see him
says he Is getting along as we'll as
could be expected, but will have
10 remain 10 the hospital awhile.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
Dance at Pomerene

O6uCc NJ FOmSTSNe
Among the Benson people who
attended the dance at Pomerene
schoolhouse last night were:
Messrs. Peter Holmes, Jos. Tracy
and c l.. Rucker; Misses Anna
Foster and Irene Bennett, with
Mrs. L. E. Weigand as chaperon.
1t was a nice little affair, not too
crowded, and was enjoyed thor.
oughly by the Benson visitors
Mrs. Weigand recited and was en-
cored, telling funny story in re.
sponse. Miss Rogers, teacher of
the Pomerene school, sang a solo,
which was very much applauded.
Dancing was engaged in until II
o'clock.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
Marriage of Former Benson Teacher

Marriage of Former Benson Teacher
! The l Iombstone Prospector con.
tains the following account Of the
marriage Of a former young lady
teacher in the Benson Grammar
school:
A pretty wedding was solemn
lied in Tombstone Saturday when
Miss Clair O'Donnell, accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen E. Murphy became the
bride of Joseph A. Chester, of
Yuma, at the home of the brides
parents.
Miss O'Donnell has been resi-.
dent of Tombstone for the past
several years, having been mem
Der Of the corps of teachers in the
local public schools for the past
two terms, and was one of the
ablest members of the faculty
She has countless friends among
the younger set of Tombstone.
The groom is promising young
business man of Yuma, and the
wedding is the result of d court-
ship lasting several years. The
couple will 60 to Yuma to reside,
where they will be at home after a
several weeks honeymoon on the
coast.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
Death of a Prominent Scientist


Flagstaff. Nov. !4.-Dr. Perci'
val Lowell, founder and director
of the Lowell observatory here
and an astronomer of international al
reputation, died here last night
from a stroke of apoplexy suffered
yesterday morning.
DR.. Lowell was probably the most
widely known citizen in Arizona.
Twenty years ago he founded
the Lowell observatory at Flag
staff, which has high place in the
scientific world, because of Dr.
Lowell's specialization in the
study of the planet Mars
DR.. Lowell was born in Boston
in 1883. He was a brother of
Abbott Lawrence Lowell, presi-
dent of Harvard University.
He made discoveries On Mars,
Venus and Saturn. He was the
author of many works On astron-
omical subjects and member of a
number of scientific societies.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
A Card of Thanks

To the People of Cochise County:
| am grateful to the people OF
Cochise county, particularly those
of the forty-two precincts who so
loyalty stood by me. Of the fifty
two precincts in the county car
ried all but ten. l am going to try
to make this, my last term, the
most successful of all. To do this
| need the aid and assistance of
every friend. 1 also ask those
who opposed me to aid me, as now
I am the sheriff of all the people.
Gratefully,
HARRY c. WHEELER.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
MAuRER SISTERS ORCHESTRA.

few such companies is because yer.
satility in music is so apt to be &C.
companied by mediocrity. Especially
Is there a demand for this kind OF
organization where large door sales are
a consideration to the committee. Pic
lures Of numerous instruments and
promises Of widely varied program
attract young and old from far and
near.
Some Of the features Of the Maurer
Sisters program are cornet solos with
orchestral accompaniment. flute solos
with piano accompaniment, violin solos
with piano accompaniment, whistling
solos, cello solos, violin and flute duets,
humorous readings. orchestral mum.
bers with piano, violin, flute and cor
net; ensemble vocal numbers rendered
in conjunction with orchestral music.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

Lost-Last Tuesday evening, a
greasy canvas bag with three or
four auto inner tubes, between my
residence and the Short-Line
Garage. Finder leave at Short
Line Garage and receive reward.
O. F. HICKS.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

Lost-Winchester pump gun
model 1897, No. .E533723; Win
chester rifle 1920, No. 517oo8, No
on barrel cow. c F. Return to
this office and receive liberal re-
ward.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

WANTED-Young man to rep
resent largest wholesale liquor
dealers west of Chicago on very
attractive commission basis. Ad-
dress Box 888, San Francisco.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

Remember l can save you money
on gasoline, distillate and lubri
eating oils, both wholesale and re-
tail. CT. Moss.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

For Sale Fifty loads of green
cornstalks at one dollar per load.
LARSON Bros,
Four miles west of Benson.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
LOCAL. ITEMS

Geo. Brown, OF DragOOn, lett
for Texas Wednesday to buy cat
tie.
Ms NJ. j. Trejo is visiting her
daughter, M 3 H c. Kimball, at
Wilcox.
Jose M. Martinas, of Naco, was
in town Tuesday, stopping at the
Virginia Hotel
E. W Wall, a we'll known ranch
man of the Pool neighborhood, was
in town Wednesd " and Thursday.
Maurice Denn, the we'll known
mining man OF Bisbee. wife and
family are stopping at the Mansion
Hotel.
Miss Hilda Trask has received
the appointment as relief operator
at the Benson telephone exchange,
now effective.
H. P. Merrill returned Thurs
day from Phoenix, where he went
to attend the grand lodge of the
Knights of Pythias.
A. P. and j. E Burgert, OF
Tampa, Florida, and w. J. Clark,
of Chicago, were registered at the
Virginia Hotel Wednesday.
Messrs. Rogers, Hammond and
Navarette, Of the engineering de.
partment of the Southern Pacific,
were here this week on company
business.
R. L. Burgess, of Tucson, dis
trict manager OF the Mountain
States Telephone Company, was
here Tuesday on company busi-
ness. He was travelling in his
Dodge car.
Jewell Trask, of Patagonia, was
in town Wednesday, making
visit at home of his grandmother,
Mrs. L. s. Trask. Mrs. Jewell
Trask is also. here to stay for two
Or fhrae. vaeka
Mrs. T. j. lie Nellie, Of Los An
geles, who has been visiting her
brother, Mr.. O. #. Smith, at his
mining camp in the Huachucas,
came up Wednesday night and left
Thurs day for her home in Cali
fornia.' a.
The Theodore Knox Concert
Co of the Lyceum course, gave a
fine entertainment last Saturday
night. The four artists were all
good in their varied lines, and the
audience seemed pleased through
out. Every seat was taken.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. U. Nanney, of
Wilcox, have been visiting in town
this week, the latter returning
home Tuesday. Mr.. Nanney is
temporarily filling his old position
at the Mansion hotel during the
absence of Mr.. Milton Fairlee, at
Phoenix.
G. H. Mcdaniel, the cattle man,
has bought three hundred head of
cattle in Texas, the purchase be
! ing made this week. The cattle
will be unloaded at Wilcox and
driven across the country to his
ranch, about sixteen miles north
of Benson.
A freight car was broken in two
q short distance west of town
Thursday morning, when the
knuckle of the adjoining car was
broken and the car derailed. The
conductor of the train bad his head
bruised and cut. but not seriously.
The wrecker was sent from Tue
son and the track cleared after an
hours delay.
The electric plant machinery and
appliances for the new store build
ing of G. E. Goetz has arrived,
consisting of storage batteries,
and other necessary material for
lighting. A professional electrician
from Douglas is expected to make
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
NOTICE

A meeting of the Benson Fire
Department is hereby called to meet
at the Signal Office Monday even
ing, November Goth, at $3.50
O clock. A full attendance is re-
quested.
q. L. RUcKER. Secretary.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18
PRESBYTERIAN Church Services.

Rev. T. ]. Hedges the pastor. will preach
at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning and evening.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

Mrs. Mary Titus, Notary Public
Houses for Rent. Benson, Ariz.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

Go to the Benson Coal u Ice
Company Tor coal, ice and soda
water.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

q. L. RUckER. Secretary.
The Benson signal., 1916-11-18

uC WACCnCA W0co oOAS AAOA'A w
son and the track cleared after an
hours delay.
The electric plant machinery and
appliances for the new store build
ing Of G. e. Goetz has arrived,
consisting of storage batteries,
and other necessary material for
lighting. A professional electrician
from Douglas is expected to make
the inetallation. The walls of the
new building are rising steadily
toward completion.
Postm aster L. D. Redfield re-
turned thursday from Phoenix,
where he spent several days, leav-
ing here Sunday. He went to at
tend the sessions of the Grand
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of
which body he was reelected
grand master of exchequer, a po-
sition he has held for the past nine
years. While. in the capital city
Mr.. Red6eld also took in the state
fair, and says the exhibition is a
good one.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-05-11
INCREASING THE EGG OUTPUT
Success In Poultry Business Depends
Largely on Attention and Care
Given 10 Eggs.

Keep the hens nests clean and have
plenty OF nests.
Gather eggs twice daily in warm
weather and daily during other sea
sons.
Handle eggs as little as possible, as
handling deteriorates them.
Market eggs of the correct size, "a
to 2s ounces a dozen.
Cut out all very large or very small
eggs.
Sell nothing but clean eggs; never
wash them for market.
Produce only infertile eggs by re-
moving all roosters as soon as the
breeding period is over.
Keep all eggs in a cool place.
Don't let eggs come into contact
with vegetable or kitchen odors.
Don't hold eggs too long, as they de-
teriorate rapidly; market at least
twice a week.
Keep only one breed OF chickens
and raise eggs OF one color.
Market your eggs in clean, 30-dozen
cases, or in cartons holding one dozen
eggs, depending on the demand.
Don't expose eggs to flies and dust.
Confne broody hens at once and re-
move them to the Matching depart
ment.
Never expose market eggs to the
direct rays OF the sun, to extreme heat
or rain.
Keep poultry houses free from YER
min.
Feed wholesome. clean feed and
provide pure water in clean vessels
and often.
Sell your eggs only to buyers, who
buy loss-off and who are willing to
pay for quality.