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Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
COMING FIREmENs SUPPER

Promises to Be Biggest and Best OF
Season Proceeds For Engine Fund
The committee in charge Of the
oyster and chicken salad supper to be
given at the Club House for the bene-
tit Of the Citizens Hose Company. of
this town, on Thursday. February
10th, are preparing FOR one of the
biggest suppers given in Smyrna for
some time. In order 10 give every
one a chance to offer donations. for
this good cause, soliciting committees
have been appointed and thus far have
met with very good success. Out
country friends have contributed verv
literally with chickens. eggs etc.
The proceeds from the affair will be
used towards purchasing a new Chem
zeal and pumping engine which will
give the farmers the benefit of FIRE
protection as we'll as the town people.
All donations from town people will
be called for Monday February 7th.
with the exception of cake. biscuits
and rolls. These should be brought
to the Club House on Thursday after.
noon, February 10th. Our country
friends will please send or bring
their donations on or before Monday
the 9TH. Anyone who may have been
overlooked in asking to make a do
nation may leave word with any one
OF the committee. The committee in
charge follows: George Boehmler,
Harvey Jones. George R. Stevenson.
Gilbert Pratt, Kent Shubrooks.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
MASONS TO LAY FEDERAL
BUILDING CORNERS STONE
PERMISSION GRANTED HARMONY
LODGE NO. 10. A. r. AND A. M.
Inspector Oliver Receives Letter From
Department lnterposing No Obiec-
tion-Ceremony Last of Month

Harmony Lodge, No. 13. A. F. and
A. NJ. of this town are in receipt of
letter dated the 2Sth ultimo from
Hon. B. r. Newton. assistant score
tary of the L. S. Treasury Depart
rnent. Washington. d. c.. interposing
no Obje, ton to the above named lodge
laying of the corner stone of the post
office. at Smyrna. Delaware. The
exact date for the laying of the corner
stone cannot be given at this time.
but shoult weather not interfere and
work progress to a sufficient point.
the ceremonies will take place the
last of this month or the first of
March On this occasion the Grand
Master of the State will be present
and ofticiate. The Department will
interpose no objection TO having the
cornerstone placed with ceremonies
appropriate TO the occasion. provided
the United States is involved in no
expense therby and that nothing is
placed on the cornerstone except that
shown on the full size detail drawing
showing the cornerstone. a print of
which is in the possession of the
Superintendent Of Construction. This
permission is also contingent upon
the contractors making no objection
thereto. and that other and response
bic organizations wishing IN nartici
pate shall be permitted to Go 20.
Should it be desired TO place box in
SAID cornerstone, TO election will be
made thereto. provided that the cut
ting of the necessary hole for the box
and the placing thereof complies with
such requirements as may be imposed
by the Superintendent of Construction,
and that any work involved shall be
done by the contractor without ex-
pense to the United States.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
SMYRNA BOYS WIN TWO GAMES
Defeat Middle,own to Score a. to 3
and Conference Academy Dover 1927

Defeat Middletown to Score a. to 8
and Conference Academy Dover 1927
During the past week the Smyrna
Basket Ball team has won t~o games.
On Wednesday of last week the BOYS
jOUrneyed to Middletown and won from
the upstate boys. by the score of
443. The Smyrna boys completely
out-played the Middletown boys in
every department 90 the game, they
being able only TO cage three fouls.
On Friday night the Smyrna boys also
won over the Wilmington Conference
Academy team by score of 1922.
In this game the Smyrna boys gave
an exhibition Of their class in passing
and the making of field goals. The
Smyrna boys had the ball several
minutes at time in passing. Ennis
was the star for Smyrna, getting 6
field goals and q fouls. Deakyne and
Jones cid we'll at the forward posi-
tiOn. In the absence Of Harold Dea-
kyne, one of Smyrna's star guards,
Thomas Attix took his place and made
a good showing. Lyman his other
guard mate played a wonderful game.
the Dover boys managing to get but
one field goal off him. On Friday
night of this week the Smyrna team
will meet the Dover High School
Basket Ball Team. The Dover boys
have been greatly strengthened by
having their former player. Lord, on
the team, but at the clip the Smyrna
boys are going at it this time they
ought 10 win from them. The game
will start promptly at g. 10 and the
admission is Is cents.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
DAUGHTERS DAY" AT CLUB
Children OF Club Members Take Part
in Delightful Program Last Friday

Children OF Club Members Take Part
in Delightful Program Last Friday
Children of Climb members took
part in delightful program at the
Century Club last Friday. Miss Mar
garet Walls and Miss Anna Wilson
assisted ty Mrs. Leland Harmonson.
Mrs. Frank Malcom. Mrs. Ralph Shall
cross and Miss Rebecca Watt. gave a
very entertaining and amusing one act
comedy. entitled. Too Much Bobbie. "
The audience realizing that "a little
nonsense now and then is relished by
the best Of men. i" was very much in
debted to each member of the cast for
a delightful afternoon. Next Friday,
February 4th. will be an open evening
meeting. At 8 o'clock Mr.. Nc
Clenahan. Dean Of Princeton Uni
versity. will lecture on his personal
experience in Belgium during the war.
II is not often vouchsafed Us 10 get
first hand-war news of this history
making era. so this lecture should
be ATTENDED by every thinking man
and woman. hoy and girl in Smyrna.
Coz. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
LABOR CONCERNS FARMERS

Help Induced to go to the City For
Higher Wages Causes TroabIe
Raising crops is not bothering the
farmers in Delaware this year, but
gathering the crops after they are
raised is the trouble. The high
wages being paid by the powder and
machine works in Wilmington is
drawing all the available labor out Of
the country. and there is hardly enough
left to carry on the old fsrins. One
contractor last week slipped down in
to Sussex county and took back with
him sixty husky men who had been
working on the farms. The only hope
is an explosion or two which sends
the men back in the country on the
run.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
COMING LECTURE AT CLUB

Dean McClenahan Of Princeton Univer-
sitY to Talk on Belgium Friday Evening
Smyrna is to be congratulated on
the rare privilege that ii is to have
on Friday night Of this week. Of
listening to an address by Dean Mo
Clenahan of Princeton University on
his experiences in war-ridden Bel
GUM. This gentleman 0ss last
summer sent by his university to Bel
GUM to study the conditions arising
from the invasion and capture Of this
brave little country by the German
army. His recounting Of his own
personal observations will doubtless be
most interesting and thrilling. There
will also be some good music. The
ladies Of the New Century Club have
arranged to haze this an open meet
ing. so that all may enjoy this rare
treat. Friday, February 4th at 8 p.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
QUILTING PARTY AT KENYON
Quilt Bearing the Date le45 An Object
Of Interest at Party Mrs. Frank Attix

Quilt Bearing the Date ls45 An Object
of Interest at Party Mrs. Frank Attix
KeniOn. Feb. 1st-Mrs. Frank
Attix, Of near Kenton. gave a quilting
party last Thursday in honor of her
guest Mrs. William d. Remley, of
GIG West street, Wilmington. The
guilt bearing the date Of 1S45 was
pieeed in India by Miss Mary Lippin-
colt and Miss Maggie Layton. who
were missionaries to India at that
time. Eventually the material was
given to Mrs. Lydia Layton Lleaver,
formerly Of this vicinity. but who is
now living in Wilmington. Recently
Mrs. Cleaver presented the quilt to her
niece. Mrs. Remley. who prizes II very
highly. Those who attended the party
were as follows: Mrs. Frank Attix,
Miss Edith Attix, Mrs. w. B. Rem
ley. Mrs. E. r. Remley. Mrs. Thomas
Attix, Mrs. 7. E. Sylvester, Mrs
George II. Berry. Mrs. w. H. Carter.
Mrs. Perry Hitchcock, Mrs. Kinsey
Truitt. Mrs. Fell.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT
President Donoho Reelected and
Other Officers Named For Year

President Donoho Reelected and
Other Officers Named For Year
At the regular monthly meeting of
Kent County Levy Court yesterday.
new year begun with this Court.
Organization was effected as follows
Benjamin Donoho, president ire
elected; William Watson. Harrirg.
ton. attorney; DR.. John w. James.
Jail physician; James A KERN ire
elected). janitor and custodian of
county buildings. Trustees Of the
country poorhouse were also elected
from the following districts. for two
years: Second. Benjamin H. Moor;
fourth, Isaac L. johnson; sixth.
John G. Cooper; eighth. James K.
Huad; tenth. William Hall. The
court by resolution authorized a
$40, 600 bond issue for good roads of
the county for the present year.
SIS, 90 worth Of bonds having been
issued last year out Of the SOS. 600
provided for.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
FINE MUSIC AT AssuRY CHURCH
Evening of Sacred Music Rendered
Sunday Evening, the Finest Yet and
Largest Congregation Heard u


Not since the Golf revival has AS
bury NJ. E. Church had so large a
congregation as that which assembled
Sunday evening to hear the musical
program rendered by Asbury Choir.
The main auditorium was filled and
an overflow almost filled the galleries.
This considering the threatening
weather was most gratifying and shows
how popular these sacred concerts
given the last Sunday in each month
haV e become. II was the thirG concert
and in instigating il and arranging it
Mrs. Marion COverdale. the efficient
organist. deserves unstinted praise.
Sunday evening program was de-
clared the best yet and the high
character of the music Asbury Choir
is handling is giving it a reputation
that is extending up am down the
State. Automobile parties were
present Sunday evening from Clay
ton. Cheswold. Kenton, Townsend
and throughout the surrounding
country. The next concert which the
choir has alrea!y begun to rehearse
promises to be up to il not ahead of
anything given yet. Following was
the program rendered Sunday evening.
Organ Volnntaries. by Mrs. Marion
Coverdale. organist; Ofertoire. "St.
Cecilia No. l" Edward Batiste).
Mrs Marion Coverdale; "Humor-
esque. " (Dvorak), Mrs. Coverdale:
Hymn. Creation 81. Joseph Hay
DEM Lesson 5. Gloria Pstria; An
them. My Soul Doth Magnify. NV.
L. Blumenschein). choir: Hymn Talk.
Just as ! am Without One Plea. 3"
Rev. c. ". Prettyman. D. D.. pas
tor; Ogertory. Romance in c"
(FTederick Maxson Tenor Solo. "Open
the Gates Of the Temple, CJoseph
P. Knapp, David N. Templeman. of
Cheswold; 'Sextette from Lucia
De Lamermoor. (DonizettD: So
pranos: Mrs. W. Q. Hoffecker. Miss
Mary W. Roberts; Altos: Mrs. L.
NJ. Price, Mrs. Harvey w. Jones;
Tenors: Mr.. j. E Hoffecker. Mr.. L.
NJ. Price; Bassos: Mr.. w. o. Hoffec-
ker, Mr.. Oscar Stehley; Hymn talk,
Rev. William FAIRIES: Gloria. "frcm
Mozart's Twelfth Mass; poxclogy.
Benediction: "Mfrch Nuntials &" IL
Callaerts). Mrs. Coverdale.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
SURPRISE PARTY AT FRAzIeR's
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Frazier Over
whelmed by Friends Friday Evening
Al Their Home Near Smyrna

"''Nit'f@1 " tNlNQe TEludN Evening
Al Their Home Near Smyrna
Friends and neighbors of this vicin.
ity gave a complete and delightful
surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Frazier. Friday evening, January 2Sth
on the "Cedarbrock" farm, one mile
from Smyrna. they were all invited
to the dining room were refreshments
were served in abundance. After a
late hour they all departed and ex.
pressed themselves as having spent a
very pleasant evening. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Frazier. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood Ennis, Mr.. and Mrs. Den
ney Walker. MIR. and Mrs. William
Lurty, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hutchinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Davis. MIR. and Mrs.
Herman Garrison. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Carlow, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ennis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Richards. Mr.
and Mrs. Elwood Kemp. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Short. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Jefferson. Mr.. ard Mrs. Harry Blendt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgley Jones. Mrs.
May Carey. Misses Florence Lurty, Elya
Walker, Edna Ford, William Ennis.
Marian Davis, Hilda Davis. Marjorie
Blendt, ROsalyn Garrison. Wilhelmina
Garrison, Elizabeth Richards. Mary
Hutchinson. Beulah Davis. Marie
Davis. Mildred Carey. Messrs. Joseph
Ennis. Andrew Harper. Elwood
Hutchinson. William Carrow. Howard
Kemp, Russell Jones. Joseph jefferson.
Gilbert Collins. Norman Collins. Robert
Simpson. Benjamin Everham. Edward
Hutchinson.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomrs Getz Hill, Rector, Ann
ounces Services For Sunday and Week
The Junior Auxiliary will meet this
evening from to 8 o'clock. at the
RectOry. The regular monthly meet
ing of ST. Peters Vestry will take
place at 6. On Friday evening at
100. EvensOng in the church. followed
by choir rehearsal. February 9th,
Fifth Sunday after Epidhany: 10. 80
a. M. Holy Communion and sermon;
II noon. Sunday School; Z 30 p. m.
Evensong and sermon. Mondsy. Feb.
ruary 18th, at 4.3O p. m, meeting of
the Altar Ward.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
HOT LUNCHES RURAL SCHOOLS
Latest Innovation In Some Districts in
Kent and Sussex For Betterment

Latest Innovation In Some Districts in
Kent and Sussex For 6etterment
The improvement in some rural
schools in Delaware has been re-
markble in the last three years.
In almost every section. be tier
schools are being built and equipped
with modern conveniences. SAM
tary heating and ventilation systems
have been installed in twenty or thirty
schools in Kent and Sussex counties
during the last two years, and /. will
only be a question of a very short
time when the old fashioned rounded
wood stove will be a thing of the past
in the country districts. Vestibules
have been built in almost all Of the
schools. and the school grounds have
been kept in good shape and repair.
The latest plan for improvement has
been the introduction of hot lunches
at the country schools for those who
have to go some distance to their
homes. The pupils are being taught
to cook the lunches which are then
solo at cost to the pupils.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
MANY DUCKS. LITTLE SHOOTING

While Game is Plentiful on Delaware
River. Federal Laws Cut Season Short
There are more ducks on the river
in this vicinity than for several years.
but they will afford little sport for
gunners. as under the federal regu-
lations the wild water fowl shooting
season in this State came to a clos e
yesterday. The springlike weather
of last week. while disappointing to
luck shooters. was gladly welcomed
by hook and line fisherman. many of
whom took advantage of the mild
weather TO visit many streams in
quest Of pickerel. black bass. perch
and catfish. The angling season for
large and small bass and calico bass
IN this State closed yesterday. but
fishermen may take pickerel. wall
eyed pike or pike perch until March
LIST 1t is unlawful. however, to
take or have in possession at any time
any Of the last named fish under ten
inches in length. Resident fishermen
are not required to have a license in
this State. but nonresident anglers
licenses cost $3.50. No better angl.
ing grounds for game fish can be
found in this section than along the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at
Delaware City. St Georges. High
Bridge and Kirkwoot. which are noted
for excellent angling.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
MENTION MAN STRUCK BY AUTO

n. ''or' Has Leg Broken and in
!. ware hospital at Wilmington
Ksr,o- 'aylor' ageh I55 years. Of
ssB.or "nile walking Slong the
stru.L 10 south Wilmington was
rich, an automobile and had his
The NJ broken. He was taken to
The o,-.' hospital for treatment.
neys, -. orlver Of the automobile
bad iDs;.sl psa to see what injury they
drovs 49,. on the aged man. but
soon L.. 10y rom the scene and were
LAWN s' % view. Taylor was left
sriss helpless in the roadway. His
v,iD;,' we're heard by people in the
vbn and they notified the police.
@s tspitaI. '' man removed to
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02
AUTO ASSOCIATION BANQUET

To be Held at the Hotel dupont in VIII
mington Next Monday Evening
The annual banquet Of the Della
ware Automobile Association will
be held in Hotel DUPONT next Monday
evening. Among the speakers will
be John A. Wilson. better known as
Uncle John. president of A.A.A.
Charles Z. Carpenter. president of
the Z. F. Houghton Company, will
be among the guests. Governor
Miller ard staff and secretary Of
State Hall, Mayor Price and other
prominent men Of Delaware have been
invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02

Federal Building Walls Going Up Fast
The mild weather of the past week
has given opportunity for accomplish
ing considerable work of Smyrna's
S35, 600 Federal Building. The base
ment Is nearing completion.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-02

Muskrat Trapping at Taylor's Bridge
Taylor's Bridge. February. 1st-
Trappers Of this locality are enjoying
a profitable winter. Harry Reeder.
Of near Taylor's Bridge. has caught
nearly 500 muskrats. Pelts are
bringing about 26 cents on the straight
run.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-09
ByCKNAM TELLS WHAT NE DOES ID SECURE
 REAL PROHIBITION
Cochise County Leader De- scribes His Personal Creed and Offers Suggestions How to Advance Temperance.
CBy A. E. Bucknam)

They tell me I am not Prohibition ist. Well, what is a Prohibitionist !? A Prohiti;ionist is person who in any way obstructs the pathway Of the liquor traffic If you advocate no treat ling. no music in saloons. a clear view, no games. election of dry men. taking of the tax and revenue or reducing the license CT voting to close one or more saloons. for one hour or for all time; or if you refuse a drink when you ought 10 take one just to help along the business. you are called Prohi- bitionist.
 am often asked if man can be a ProhibitiOnist and drink alcoholic drinks, and I reply: The drinking Prohibitionists were big factor in voting Arizona dry-what would you call them if you did not call them Pro hibitiOnists? Let me repeat: Any person who in any way obstructs the pathway of the liquor traffic is Pro hibitiOnist." A party Prohibitionist is one who votes for the party of that name. He may be drunk or sober.
 We should improve on our system of taking care of our drunks. Why not send them 10 a retaining station in stead of to jail or home? What wife wants drunken husband to come home? The place for him is in hos pital.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-09
INVESTIGATING DUTCH SHIP

BERLIN, April S.-The text of the German government communication to the Dutch government, with regard to the investigation into the sinking of the Dutch steamer Palembang, is as follows, according to a dispatch from The Hague, given out by the Overseas News Agency. "The reports of all men men of war which might come into the question of the Palembang incl dent, have been received. At the time when the Palembang met with the ac- cident no ship belonging to the Ger man navy was in the neighborhood. It must. therefore. be considered i'm possible that the Palembang was hit urintentionally by a torpedo fired a. gainst an enemy man of war"
 A Rotterdam dispatch to the Copen- hagen Politiken on March 30. said that according 10 evidence gathered ythc Dutch ministry Of marine. the Palenbang was torpedoed while she was lying alongside a British destroy CT which was engaged in picking up mines. and that tbe inference was drawn that the Palembang was sunk by a submarine which intended to de stroy the British warship and not the Dutch mprchantman
Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-09
SCARCITY OF MEAT
 HAD IN AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE, Australia. - The scarcity of meat and the higher prices resulting have already stimulated the work of developing the Northern ter ritOry of Australia, according to the latest report of the official administra- tor of that district The want of wa ter, which has been a serious handicap to stock raising, is gradually being overcome by the tapping of inexhaus- tible supplies of underground waters through sub-artesian bores.
 Statements that this section of Au- stralia is climatically unsuitable for white settlers are denied in the report which states that investigation by ex- pert3 shows that the climate offers absolutely no bar to proper develop ment by white labor. Given freedom from tropical and other infectious dis eases by importation. the evidence available is that the territory is quite as healthy for white people as any part of the world. Indeed, it is prob ably the only part of the Australian continent where men may be seen at any time and all times of the year en- gagged in hard physical labor in the open air. undressed from the waist up wards but for an ordinary felt head covering. The fear of sunstrOke does not exist"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-09
APRIL IS IS SET FOR
 VOTE ON ARMY BILL

(Continued From Page One.) the women and children can take re- fuge in the postoffice.'
 "Of course if you side your country and are untrue to the flag" said the letter, you will oppose this building"
 First we passed the Shields Dam Bill" said Senator Kenyon, because it was preparedness bill. then came along another dam bill, which we were urged to pass as a part of the national defense. The child labor bill and the rural credits bill certainly are included as means of securing us against foes, and l suppose when the rivers and harbors comes up, every exnoennt Of dredging sand bottoms and mud banks will insist that they are needed for national defense"
 Despite the protests of Senators Freer of Wisconsin and Miller of Pennsylvania that the measure is a burden with pork" and no substantial changes were made by amendment. The House intends to pass the bill Tuesday
Bisbee daily review., 1916-04-09
RAILROADS OR MORE
 TROOPS GREAT NEED
lContinued from page D

Villa is considered merely incidental
 to the pursuit" was the observation of
 Consul Garcia This announcement
 puts a different aspect on the situa-
 ton. It means that the United States
 troops will rot consider it necessary
 70 pursua Villa to the end of the earth
 or to keep up the hunt indefinitely af-
 ter their object of smashing Villa is
 accomplished, as a military power" Placards headed important tele-
 gram" have been posted conspicuously in Juarez at the order of General Gavi- ra. containing the extract from the treaty of 1S4S made between the Unit
 ed States and Mexico, providing arbi- tration of disputes. It states that tha
 first chief has communicated this eX- tract to the Mexican ambassador in Washington It is said that the object
 of placards is to allay war rumors a. mong the people.
 Villistas were reported in the neigh bornood of Saveto by General Gutter reg commanding at Chihuahua. iii tel egram today to General Gavira. He
 said that Generals ZuaZua, GarZa and Maldonado were advancing against tho renegade right and left of the lakes. respectively.
 An official of the defacto govern
 ment said today that five men, now
 prisoners in Juarez are being held as
 the local leaders of the frustrated plot to capture that town, while the insti-
 gator of the whole affair is a wealthy Mexican, now a refugee in Texas. The rest of the prisoners, he said. were merely tools. The five leaders have confessed in the hope of leniency.
 The plot. according to these confes- sions. was aimed at Americans. Dur ing the band concert in the plaza last Sunday evening. which it was safe to surmise, would be attended by all classes, including the soldiers off duty. the conspirators intended to open fire on all Americans in sight nd immedi- ately rush the barracks and seize the arms. They were then to attack the
 American patrols at the international bridge and other points. Their object was said to be not so much to over throw the Carranzistas as to force Ani- erican intervention which the cOnspir- ators believed would end the CarranZa regime and restore peace with guaran- tees of security for property. including
 the great estates now confscated. Some apprehension was felt by the people of Juarez today by a report cir culated among them by supposedly Villistas symjathizers that President
 Wilson intended to take the Mexican Railways by force if permission for their use was refused by Carranza.