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Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
WEDDING OF KENTON INTEREST
MISS Edna Attix to Become the Bride
of David r. Bce,a Dover Business Man

MISS Edna Attix to Become the Bride
of David r. Bice,a Dover Business Man
Kenton, Oct. 24-Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Attix, of Kenton, have issued
invitations for the marriage of their
daughter Miss Edna Catharine Jones.
to Mr.. David Rodney Bice, on the
evening of Saturday October 18th,
1916 at 7.30 O'Clock at the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in Kenton. The
bride is the daughter of one Of Ken
toms leading citizens and is we'll
known in Dover where she has been a
member of the faculty of the Dover
Public Schools. Mr.. Bice is the
younger son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
B. Bice, and is associated with his
father in business. The marriage
ceremony will be performed by the
brides uncle, Rev. Thomas George
Baxter, pastor of Pine Grove Presby-
terian Church, Sunnyburn, Pa. I'm
mediately following the marriage,
reception will be given at the home
of the brides parents. After a we'd
ding trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Bice will re-
side on Bradford street, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
HARVEST HOME SMYRNACIRcUIT
Rev. George w. Bounds Will Assist
Rev, Milton Mccain the Pastor

Rev. George w. Bounds Will Assist
Rev. Milton Mccain the Pastor
Harvest Home will be observed on
Smyrna Circuit with special services
next Sunday. Rev. George W. Bounds,
pastor of Perryville Methodist Epis-
copsl Church, will preach in each
church. Donations will be received
for the Methodist Hospital in Phila-
delphia. and placed on display. 1t
should be made a. Home Coming Day.
by all who are interested in these
churches. Services as follows: Friend
ship. Sunday School, $50; preach
ing. 10. 30; Epworth League, z. 3d.
Severson, Sunday School, 2. 90; preach
ing. 300; Epworth League, 7OO.--
Jerman Chapel, Glass, 10. 90; Sunday
School, 200; Epworth League and
preaching, 700. Revival services at
Severson closed last Sunday evening.
Revival will begin at Friendship on
Nov. 9Th The Church Aid of Sever
son will meet with Mrs. W. A. Broad
way on Friday evening at 7.3O.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
DUCK CREEK VOTE QUALIFIED
Total of $50 Names in the Two Elec-
ton Districts-Ready for Election
Which Takes Place Nov. 7th.

Saturday, the last Registration
Day of the present campaign, was an
active one in Smyrna. While not so
many names were put on, the effort
of the leaders of both parties was to
put on the "stragglers' or the in
different ones. 1t took several auto
mobiles and teams to scour the dis
trict. In the first election district of
Duck Creek Hundred, Registrar S. C.
Ransom, has put on 467 names. In
the second election district, Registrar
WI. Dayett, Jr.. put on 513 names.
This makes total of $50 voters quail
flied to vote at the coming election.
The normal vote in Duck Creek Hun
dred is about 1000 and if anything
the registration is hardly mp to its
quota. This is due to the number of
deaths and removals. Quite a few
young men have moved to larger fields
of effort while some are in the Della
ware Militia at Deming, New Mexico.
The complete registration of Kent
county, in many districts shows a
falling off when compared with two
and four years ago. This is due
mainly to the many removals from
Kent county to Wilmington, where
men are employed in the dupont
powder plants. There will also be a
shortage in many districts due to
names stricken off by the resident
judge of voters who are ineligible in
failing to comply with the constitu-
tional test of reading and writing.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
INFESTED AFTER ALONG TIME
"a.s' OF Townsend, Held in $500
I'd" Tor Upper Court for Assault

o'" "a's' OF Townsend, Held in $500
'' 'Or Upper Court for Assault
10 townsend. Oct. 23-Lee Watts q
b,a ''u' OF this town. was held in $500
S";! w. iOr Inc upper court, Thursday. bv
,,..' s,'.e carter, on a charge of assault
EiSs'ted s'ss by Officer William E. Du.
~ 'a"ay' The assault, it is alleged.
Il. committed nearly a year ago.
,rs., n, uU,unaddaway attempted to
INN - "atts' the latter breaking awav
s,s,a 1' captOr and giving him a
l,os Usatlng. Watts had been at
nj .a. Duu around the community, going
Si,,s sUulng at will, until a recent
IsSlaa When he was arrested at
NJ, '%n y by Officer Fred Jones.
D. N... V naa created disturbance at
igt .0nal Ssa Hotel in that town. A
Sbi,b preceded Watts arrest. in
R,t, Sc several persons engaged.
aiors "sS S locked up and at a hearing
With ...9 Squlre Cox he was fined SIS.
S,ripp' 'ts', u.s.. J. The Townsend police
sers : mat Watts was under arrest
Ssn' T4uested y that he be held for
h,a. W. Penn Wilson hacoma
4nlan for Watts. ~
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF FOWLS

Nelson Slaughter, Near Dover, Loses
27 Geese and Ducks Valued at $50 90
To lose a flock of 2I geese and
ducks, valued at $50 to $35, from
some mysterious cause, resembling
poison, was the hard luck of Nelson
Slaughter. a Jones' Neck farmer,
on Friday afternoon last At 4
O'Clock in the afternoon the poultry
were as we'll as could be but by 6
O'Clock that evening they were dead.
A flock of younger ducks in a pen
were not affected in the least, which
leads to the belief that the others
died from poison. One of the dead
geese was sent by Mr. Slaughter t.
the State bacteriologist for analysis.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
VERDICT OF S5ooIN FARM SALE
Henry CleaVer, of Delaware City, Wins
Suit Against Robert II. Morgan

Henry CleaVer, of Delaware City, Wins
Suit Against Robert H.. Morgan
A jury in the court at Chestertown.
Md, awarded Henry H. Cleaver of
Delaware City a verdict of $500, in a
suit brought against Robert H. Nor
gan Of KennedyvilIe. Md. The suit
grew out of the sale of the Cleaver
farm, near Mt. Pleasant, Del. The
farm was sold to Morgan by John
Heldmyer, Jr.. of Middletown, on
May 6, for SIS, 600. Morgan put up
a check for $500 as forfeit and
evidence of good faith. The check
was curned over to Mr.. Cleaver in a
few days as part settlement, and was
deposited in bank for collection by
CleaVer, and came back from the
bank at Chestertown, with payment
stopped.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
BEAGLE TRIALS NEXT WEEK

Game Reported Plentiful and a Sue
cessful Meeting Anticipated
Much interest is being taken in the
coming field trial of the Eastern Beagle
Club on Monday and Tuesday next,
October 30th and 31st, on the Roth
we'll and Johnson farms near Smryna.
The field trial committee has visited
the grounds and reports game plenti-
full. A large number of dogs are ex-
pected to be entered and it is hoped
to make this second annual meet very
successful in every way. Everyone
is invited to see the sport.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
VETERANS 1ST DELAWARE
CIVIL WAR FAST DEPICTING
ONLY ONE SURVIVOR OF THREE
IN SMYRNA ABLE TO ATTEND
Interesting Reunion Held in Seaford
Friday when % Veterans Greeted
Comrades at 55 Annual Session

-
Comrades at 55 Annual Session
The ffty-ffth annual reunion of the
First Delaware Infantry was held in
Seaford, Friday, in Haines' Hall.
Of the % members who nswered the
roll call only one was present from
Smyrna-Thomas Tucker. There are
only three survivors including Mr..
Tucker, now living in Smyrna. L.
1. Davis and Thomas Davis, were un-
able to go and join their comrades.
ans, most of whom were ACCOMPANIED
by their wives, were met at the depot
on the arrival of the morning train
by George P. Culleny, Edward F.
Pfettyman, William E. Carpenter and
George R. Ellis, members of the Sea-
ford G. A. R., and escorted to the
place of meeting. The meeting was
called to order by Colonel H G. Cav
anaugh, of Wilmington, a retired
officer of the United States army.
formerly member of the First Della
ware Infantry, who spoke of their
annual gatherings, recalled instances
OF past meetings of the kind, and ex-
pressed the hope that those present
might be spared for many more re-
unions. He was followed by other
members of the order and several
visitors who were present. At l
O'Clock aneadjournment was taken for
lunch AS guests of the four Seaford
members, the entire company of visi-
tors were taken to the Sussex Hotel,
where dinner had been prepared for
them. A short business session was
held in the afternoon. at which time
the annual election of officers was
held, resulting as follows: President
Captain George T. Price of Wash
ington, D. C. Vice presidents
onel H. G. Cavanaugh of Wilmington,
John Fouracre of Dover. Edward F.
Prettyman Of Seaford. Secretary
and treasurer-John M. Smith, of
Moore's, Pa. Governor Miller and
1t. Governor Ferguson. who had been
invited to attend were unable to be
present, owing to previous engage
ment. Professor Alexander Harring-
ton, principal Of the Seaford Public
School, delivered a splendid address,
which was listened tn with much au-
probation After deciding upon Sea-
ford as the next meeting place, the
meeting adjourned until October 20.
1917, and the veterans slowly filed
out, clasping hands for the last time,
exchanging merry jests. but showing
full well that some feel they have an
swered the last roll call of the regi-
ment.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
SMYRNA WOMEN ATTEND
MIDOLETOWN CLUB EVENT
NEW Sc, 500 CLUB HOUSR DEDI-
GATED WITH FITTING CEREMONY
Luncheon Given to Presidents of Clubs
and Corner Stone Laid by the
Grand Lodge of Masons

Grand Lodge of Masons
Clnb women from all parts of Del
aware gathered at Middletown yester.
day in honor of the dedication and
cornerstone laying of the new home
OF the New Century Club of that town.
Many arrived by train and motor to
participate in the festivities. Owing
to the inability of Mrs. H. D. Boyer,
president of the Smyrna Century Club,
to represent the Smyrna Club Women
at the luncheon. Mrs. Thomas Getz
Hill, second vice-president, acted as
the official representative. Other
Smyrna Club women present by invi-
tation were: Mrs. S. j. Reynolds.
Mrs. E. G. Walls, Mrs. John P. Hud-
son, Mrs. Frank E. Postles, Mrs. E.
5. Dwight. Mrs. John w. Roberts
and Miss Mary Roberts. The cere-
monies preceding the laying of the
cornerstone began at noon with
luncheon to the presidents of all the
clubs in the state. A reception fol-
lowed and at 3o'clock the cornerstone
was laid by Grand Master Stuart ].
Horn, Of Wilmington, with Masonic
ceremonies. He was assisted by the
officers and members of Union Lodge,
A. F and A. M. of MiddIetown. Fol-
lowing the ceremony there were ex-
ercises in the building. Miss Eliza
Cochran Green, president of the ,or.
poration, presided and after the sing
ing of America" delivered an ad-
dress, conveying the building to Mrs.
Howard Pool, president of the club,
who made an address of acceptance
Miss HeYdrick. State President. Talks
Miss Ray Heydrick president of
the Delaware State Federation of
Women's Clubs followed with an ad-
dress. Mrs. Clarence Pool, chairman
of the entertainment committee.
greeted the visitors at the railroad
station and they were taken to the
clubhouse in automobiles and there
were welcomed by Mrs. Howard Pool.
president Of the club; Miss Eliza
Cochran Green, president of the cor.
poration, and Miss Mary Hutchins.
chairman of the program committee.
In addition to Miss Heydrick, addresses
were made by Mrs. A. D. Warner.
Mrs. Louis Naudain, Martin B.
Burris. attorney for the club; Miss
Mary Hutchins, who gave a history
of the club, William Myers and others.
Club House Cost Over Sc, 500
The clubhouse is built on a lot on
North Broad street presented by Mrs.
George F. Brady. 1t is one story
and basement, IA by 60 feet, being
of red brick inside and out. There
are no posts in the main auditorium.
A committee room, 10 by 20 feet is
on the north end. A cloak room on
the south end has just been finished.
The stage in the auditorium is large.
with foot lights and a curtain. The
basement will be used for banquet and
supper room, with kitchen and other
conveniences. The building when
completed will cost about Sc. 500, two
thirds of which amount has already
been paid. Entertainments given by
the club during the winter will pro-
hably clear more than $500, and in a
short time it is hoped to be out of debt.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
sEAFOR0 TO HAVE CONFERENCE

Committee Decided on Seatord for the
Big Methodist Gathering in 1917
At meeting of the committee of
the Wilmington M. E. Conference to
select a place of meeting for the next
session of the conference, held at
Dover some days ago, Seaford was
selected for the session of 1917. The
committee in charge includes the
Revs. L. E. Barratt, W. L. White
and Walter o. Hoffecker. Dover
Methodists asked for the session in
March, 1913.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
.IIlPF LAWS TO REGULATE
AL NEGRO CAMPMEETINGS
.uonrR CASES NEAR SMYRNA
'.o 81 ANCO RECALLED BY JURY

,,.L. Recommendations to the Kent
couoy Court to Bring Matter Be-
fo,e Legislature-Trace Murders
The Kent county grand jury having
.nrleted its work for the year after
';.iting the Kent county Jail and the
,Imsbouse, submitted its report for
No wear Thursday. The report struck
how at many negro campmeetings
MD in Kent county. many of which
!, tbe past few years have resulted in
nurders. In hearing the report reac
chief Justice Pennewill stated that it
"a. both timely and commendable and
.dered a copy sent to the Levy Court
# Kent county. Concerning the
amumeetings the report says: 1--WE
Ae members of the Grand Jury for
Kent county, serving during the year
1916. feel We would be remiss in our
Rca duties if we failed to direct
,ttention to the lawlessness prevalent.
tr several years past. at certain camp
meetings held in Kent county, Della
Tae and also at a camp in the vicin-
iy Of Smyrna, where even the crime
d murder has been repeatedly COM
nitted. The crimes referred to have
nut upon the taxpayers of our county,
rot only the expense Of prosecuting
ths criminals but also the much heav-
ir burden of maintaining them for a
mg term of years in the workhouse,
q the verdicts rendered by the trial
1ries in these cases are generally
nsnslaughter.
Urge Legislation be Enacted
1--WE therefore earnestly urge that
IgislstiOn be enacted at the next
biennial session of the General AS
anbly Of the State of Delaware, to
@psrly regulate and police camp
MEETINGS in the State of Delaware
nd thus prevent the growth of an
El that is a menace to the peace
I'D dignity of our State. We submit
List of camp meetings where the
lues above referred to have been
anmitted during the past ten years:
Aagu't l9O5-Friendship Camp, near
Clayton, Del, George Jackson, alleged
. have been shot and killed by Henry
Anapper. Five others wounded.
August l9l4-Massey's Chapel, near
'nyrns, Arthur Johnson, shot and
lAed BY Lewis Spence. Two men
sounded.
SancO Murder and Murder at Dover
August, 1915-Blanco Camp. near
A'A'On, MAJOR Watson, shot and killed
v Edward Mcdonald. One man
S'Ously wounded. During the pre-
snI year, 1916, disorder and crime
a'faeterlzed one or more campmeet-
ag IN the vicinity of Dover, where
'a0'ner murder was added to the lists
l1' bringing this disregard of law
'usatnorlty to the very citadel where
~ Jaws are enacted. The Grand
'uy IN addition to the above recon-
l'a'atlons !, reported on the conditions
@e Ialls and urged that the Sheriff
empowered to keep prisoners at work
~ make them keep at least self sus-
-uils II not a profit instead of an
''Pense to the county.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
DAVIS PROPERTY DISPOSED OF
g. Reynolds Stevenson Buys it and Will
Remodel it Into Fine Business Stand

q. Reynolds Stevenson Buys it and Will
Remodel it Into Fine Business Stand
G. Reynolds Stevenson, Smyrna's s
progressive ice cream manufacturer
and confectioner, who six years ago
succeeded his father, the late George
M. Stevenson, in the Raymond Block
at the -Four Corners, has pur-
chased of the heirs, the Davis property
on Main street, at private terms.
The Davis property is at present the
home of Mrs. George F. Brown who
will vacate and give possession the
FIRST of December. Mr.. Stevenson
will remain indefinitely at his present
stand and contemplates taking his
time in remodeling his newly puchased
property. The new stand will give
him store % feet front and 80 feet
depth. He contemplates lowering the
first floor to level Of the pavement,
adding a glass front and fitting up one
of the finest confectionery stores
and restaurants in the state. Be-
cause his business has outgrown its
present location, MIR. Stevenson will
find in the old Davis property plenty
of room to expand, with added con-
veniences to make an ideal store of
it's kind. He will fit up the second
floor for his residence. With two
driveways, stable and garage room
and plenty of ground attached to the
building his manufactory will in no
sense be cramped. MIR. Stevenson is
being congratulated on his enterprise.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25
"'oAT AT CENTURY CLUB

TAX. SoYer. the President. Gives
n. Parliamentary oriIr
.ssatry c1,,s .sin Tor last Friday at the
Ga,s,,O OiOO n was: Parliamentary
" IN. ~ a; = D. Boyer; A Book Rev
oSs Wi.,e W. pentecOst of Calamity
'al Solo 'SsS y. Mrs. morris Cloak !;
a'Ness'sOo ~ ! Miss Mary Roberts. The
VI Fridar \ Festivities will be held on
s'ahs aS S@,,s evening in charge of Miss
n''hers. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25

Coming Races at Smyrna Driving Park
Local turfmen are looking with in
terest to the Matinee races on Satur-
day next on the track opposite Bel
mont Hall. See advertisement in ano-
ther column for races ard classes. 1t
will be lively bout. Don't miss
it,
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25

Warner Price Injured in an Accident
While at his coal and wood yard
last Wednesday Warner w. Price,
had his fort badly mashed by heavy
iron weight falling on it. Fortunately
no bones were broken.
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25

oNTINUEo ON FIFTl zee
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
INV FRANK d TOMsON

There is a growing inclination on
the part of various Oklahoma oil pro-
ducers whose daily incomes have
reached large proportions, to invest a
portion Of their profits in purebred
beef cattle, for they have proved lib
eral bidders in the various sales where
they have been represented.
1t is generally known that the beef
producers of Argentina and other
South American countries are looking
to the United States for their supply
of breeding stock. For many years
they depended almost wholly upon the
British Isles for their seed stock, but
gradually they have turned their at
tentiOn to this country, and the vari-
Gus breed associations, particularly
the Shorthorn association, have coop
rated with them and have filled large
orders during the past year.
At recent Iowa Shorthorn sale in
which 48 Shorthorns were sold at an
average of $1,074 per head, the Okla
homa oil men and Francisco V. Maissa,
BuenOs Aires, Argentina, competed for
various high class entries with the re-
suit that prices gradually mounted up
ward, as indicated by the average of
over $1,000. 1t should be understood
that the Representatives of these large
interests are most discriminating in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
BEST time TO PICK
PIGS FOR BREEDING
To Improve Swine Herd, Select
Stock From Offspring of
Very Best S0WS.

The best time 10 pick out the pigs
that are to be used for future breed
ing is when they are still running with
the SOW. To improve your herd choose
stock from the offspring of your best
sows. If you wait until the pigs are
grown and running in one herd you
will have lost track of the different
filters, unless you mark all of the pigs.
When you make the selection while
the litters are still separate you need
to mark only the future breeders.
It is best to select from the largest
filters, other things being equal. The
pigs from such filters are likely to in
herit their mothers prolificacy. Pick
the strongest and liveliest members of
each litter. The ones that shoulder
their way to the front teats where the
richest milk is are likely to be the
best doors.
1t is well to select and mark more
pigs than you are going to need for
breeding. Some are fairly certain to
die, or be injured or fail to make good
the promise of infancy. Make sure
that the sOws selected have the full
number of sound teats-at least ten
for this not only indicates good moth
ering ability, but is considered a sign
that a SOW will have large filters.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

their selections and are not offering
liberal bids merely to get rid of their
money, but, on the other hand, are de-
termined to secure the best representa-
tives of the breed, considered from
both the standpoint of individual mer-
it and the strength of the pedigree.
They draw marked distinction between
seed of a high order and the ordinary
standard. This is a day when good
seed is at q premium because knowl-
edge of the reproductive powers Of
good seed is more widely disseminate
ed than ever before.
The cattle breeder who has bred his
herd along intelligent lines with this
fact clearly in mind is today reaping
his reward and apparently we are only
at the threshold of a period of dis
elimination and broad expansion. 1t
is a wholesome fact that in all Of the
more important sales, the more dis
eliminating breeders are competing
sharply with the Argentine buyers and
the representatives of the oil inter-
ests, and it is to their credit that
many of the most desired breeding an
imals retain their home in the old
established breeding ground of the
central WeSt-a source from which
our people may continue to obtain the
best available breeding material.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
GIVE YOUNG HORSES
BEST OF attention
Furnish Ample Shelter and Dry
Bed-CIover and Alfalfa Make
Good Roughage.
(By D. J. KAYS, Ohio Experiment sta
tionl

(By D. ]. KAYs, Ohio Experiment sta
tion.)
With the demand for good draft
horses advancing, the young colts
should receive the best of care to in
sure rapid and complete development.
Many colts will be taken from pas
lures with a goodly store Of fat, only
to be turned to q strawpile for feed
and shelter. On the other hand, few
colts may be ruined by heavy feeding
in the stalls, where they cannot take
exercise.
The ideal shelter for colts is a tight
ly built shed open to the south, where
the animals may go in or out at their
own pleasure, and where they may
have the run Of a lot for exercise. A
dry bed and a protection from cold
winds and rain is all that is needed.
Clover and alfalfa make good rough
age for colts, with a grain ration Of
two parts oats and one bran added.
There is little danger of overlooking
a colt if room for proper exercise is
given. Growth can be made more
cheaply during the first year than at
any other time, and feed should not
be spared.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Jimmy
Sheckard, Artie Hoffman, Harry Stein
feldt and Frank Chance were idols on
the West side in the pennant winning
days, but it is doubtful if they COM
manded more admiration than Cy Will
liams, Frank Schultz, Heinie thinner
man, Jimmy Archer and Vic Safer are
getting at present on the North side
from the Cub fans, writes Oscar Rel
chow in Chicago Daily News. These
men have won the respect of the fol-
lowers through their earnest efforts
and brilliant playing and richly de-
serve what they are getting in the way
Of applause and encouragement.
Fans were somewhat worried before
the opening of the season whether
Zimmerman, Williams, Safer, Schultz
and Archer would play up to their
standard for Manager Tinker. They
have learned since that these star play