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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

! House dresses, just received from a
] special purchase, ten dozen splendid
bingham house dresses. All sizes, "a
to n, and every one genuine bargain
| at ST. Benedict & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Roy Mooney. Of Clemens, and
Miss Ollie Tight, OF st. Anthony. Wis
tied in the city Wednesday,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The Tirzah Club will meet with Mrs
f. M.EL1antz, 206 West Linn street, FRI
day afternoon. -a-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. N. B. Ivens went this morning
to Gearing to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Wilbur Helm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Lyford, Of Ames,
were in the city Wednesday evening
on their way home from Northwood. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs, l.. S. Holcomb and Mrs. A. G,
Kothenbeutel, Of New Providence,
were In the city visiting friends We'd
neSday .,.-t
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Market sale Saturday. April 20. Look
In this paper for our large ad, Plumb
Bros, Mason & Shoemaker ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

& Wanted - Experienced girls. One
Cent to 99-Cent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

t The aid society Of the Central Church
of Christ will meet at 2:30 Friday aft
ernoon in the parlors of the church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

s. e. Daggett and daughter Minnie
Of Conrad, were in the city Wednesday
evening visiting the formers sister
Mrs. w. r. ,Crecelius.I ~. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

|: Here are a few OF the meats to be
had at the McCord grocery; veal loaf,
boiled ham, ham to fry, dried beef. corn
beef, and fancy frankfurters. phone
your order to 2S4. McCords grocery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. H. Bru and daughter Nellie. Of
Gilman, We're visitors in the city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs C. L. Wood and son Freeman,
and the formers mother. Mrs. E. A.
Beecher, Of Eldora, were visitors in
the city Wednesday,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

If you are looking for home. va
cant lot, or Marshall! county farm. We
can show you the best. Phone 335. 8
c. Bell. -. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

sale 80 cents. One Cent to 99-Cent
Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Miss Dorothy Mears went to Grin
nell this morning to visit with friends
and relatives. Al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

s-discovered-here is new
confection-"Chinky- Pins" A dainty
CONNECTION that has peppermint sur
face and is cold and sweet like ice
cream in center. Try it, McCord's
grocery ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Miss Ruth Hayner, who has been
confined to her home with diphtheria
| has been released from quarantine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Powell, of Wat
erloo. were in the city Thursday on
their way to Oskaloosa to attend the
| funeral of the formers sister, Mrs.
Nav Guyer,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27
Majestic Theater
PLAYING VAUDEVILLE
LANES WEST New Owner q Mgr.
!. Be GINNING MONDAY
THEs GINGER GIRLS NOVELTY
~ COMEDY

"a COMEDY
singing, talking and dancing-a
( eloofn chaser, ragtime circus and
4 iarum scarum dance Special scenery
endseftests. 5 NJ
Don't miss this show for the last half
4 II THIS week is pictures only.
ADMISSION s AND 10c. &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Anton Johnson went Weines-
day evening to Oskaloosa to visit her
sister. Mrs. George Esperson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The business office of the Marshall
Telephone Company will be open until
8 p. m. Saturday, April 90, the last
day on which rentals for current month
may be paid to secure the rebate.
Marshall Telephone Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27
\. MARsHALLTOWN. IOWA: "A -'RIL ~, 1916 I

For Sale--H Household goods, 1oa East
State street. phone red $40.
F. w. Iseman left this morning on !,
business trip to Mott. n. y.
James Hall Of Minerva, returned
home this morning from a business TRIP
to Chicago. .l
Miss Dorothy Mears went to Grin
| nell this morning to visit with friends
and relatives. 81
Japanese silk waists, SO values. on
sale 80 cents, One Cent to 99-Cent
Mrs. Roy Mooney. OF Clemens, and
Miss Ollie Tight, OF st. Anthony, vis-
tied in the city Wednesday.
Miss Ruth Hayner, who has been
confined to her home with diphtheria
has been released from quarantine.
Sister Sophia Hubeli and Miss He'd
wig Lewke, of the Deaconess hospital,
! left early this morning for a weeks
visit in st. Louis.
House dresses. just received from a
special purchase. ten dozen splendid
bingham house dresses. All sizes, 81
, to "A, and every one genuine bargain
at 81. Benedict & Brintnall,
The first dance of the o. r. c.. which
was held Wednesday, evening at
Cronkleton hall, was very successful.
About $50 people were present Late in
the evening, refreshments were served.
The st. Elizabeth Society will hold a
spring bazaar Friday and Saturday
at II West Main street. consisting OF
fancy aprons, house dresses, children's
dresses and other useful articles. Com
mlttee. ~. NV ,...
Girls-discovered--h is new
, observation-disclosures Pins" A dainty
CONNECTION that has peppermint sur
face and is cold and sweet like ice
cream in center Try it. McCord's
grocery.
Have you seen the new economic life
policy issued only by the Guaranty
Life? The best policy on the market.
for either corporation or partnership
insurance. J. S. Mccormack, general
agent, Hopkins building.
Attend our lace and embroidery sale
Friday. Saturday and Monday. Entire
stock of 25-cent goods, corset cover
embroderies, flouncings and shadow
laces, special Is cents yard. One Cent
to 99-Cent Variety Store. >
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Echternach. Of
Sterling, ILL.,, were in the city Wednes-
day as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W..
Schck, being on their way home from
q visit with their son, Chester r.
Echternach, at Boone. The latter also
spent the day here.
The regular meeting of the Lincoln
Way Social Club was held Wednesday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. Mary
G. Bradbury, 101 South Ninth street.
Mrs. Bradbury was assisted in enter
tanning by Mrs. F.. Aubrey Smith. The
afternoon was spent with fancy work,
q phonog raph concert, and a flower
contest. Lunch was" served in May
baskets, which were presented to the
guests by Mrs. Bradhury's daughter,
Mrs. o. c. Dentzer, of Chicago, who
was an out-of-town guest.
A surprising array Of fruits and
vegetables are always to be had from
the McCord grocery. A look at the
window Of this grocery Is indeed a
treat to the busy woman who hardly
knows what to get for the dinner.
Fresh Strawberries, California black
cherries. pineapples and new peas. new
carrots, green peppers. wax beans,
beets new, potatoes, sweet potatoes,
asparagus. cucumbers and chives in
pots. Just phone 2S4 your order. Nc
Cords grocery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The first dance of the o. r. C. which
was held Wednesday, evening at
iCronkleton hall, was very successful
About $50 people were present. Late in
the evening, refreshments were served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Experienced girls wanted for perma-
nent positions. One Cent to 99-Cent
Variety Store. %.s33 -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Susan Landreth. of Mason
City, arrived in the city Wednesday to
visit her daughter. Mrs. A. r. Brooks,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

James Hall Of Minerva, returned
home this morning from business trip
to Chicago sS. 4 nj
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Sister Sophia Hubeli and Miss He'd
wig I4ewke, of the Deaconess hospital,
left early this morning for weeks
visit in st. Louis. E'<
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Echternach. of
Sterling, Ill.,, were in the city Wednes-
day as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Schick, being on their way home from
a visit with their son, Chester r.
Echternach, at Boone. The latter also
spent the day here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The Mayflower Embroidery Club will
| be entertained Friday afternoon by
| Mrs. B. H. Forrey" at her home, GIG
South Tenth avenue. .a5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

J Mrs. A. P. Clifford, of Eldora, was in
the city Wednesday visiting with Mrs.
l.. H. Smith, who is a patient at the
| Deaconess hospital. -...--
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The celebrated Club House" groc'
cries at Levin's grocery department
Telephone Observation-Disclosures
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Fullerton house paints are guaran-
teed for five years; s2.25 per gallon. 1t
/ will pay you to get our proposition.
! John B.. Simmons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. b. r. Haller, OF Estherville. ar
rived in the city Wednesday evening
/ to visit her brother, r. n. Coates, and
| family.[# ~ Il. A..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

| Mrs. George Clymer, Of Beardsley,
Mimi, was in the city Wednesday on
t3her way to Rhodes to visit her niece.
! Mrs. Charles Nirk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

For Sale Household goods, 7o3 East
State street. phone red $40.
F., w. Iseman left This morning on y
business trip to Mott. n. D. +.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The ST. Elizabeth Society will hold a
spring bazaar. Friday and Saturday
at p West Main street consisting OF
fancy aprons, house dresses, children's
dresses and other useful articles. Com
mlttee. ,....
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Bap-
fist church will meet with Mrs. d. w.
Norris Friday afternoon at $3.50. >+r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. G. G. Perkins and daughter
Lora. Of Eldora, were visitors in the
city Wednesday,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Eleanora West Of Toledo, was
in the city this morning on her way to
Condo, S. D., to visit friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Success marked the chicken pie sup
per given at Jamoille Wednesday eve
ming by the congregational church. A
large number of people were present
from Marshalltowp.. The ladies of the
church made about $40 on the affair."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

! Hear DR.. David NJ. Edwards at Hart
land Friends church Friday evening.
April 2S. Admission % cents. Com
(, mittee as...~---r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. C. Mcknight went to Eldora
this morning to visit friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Edward Hayes went this morn
ing to Sheffield to Visit friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

~ Market sale Saturday, April 80. Look
in this paper for our large ad. Plumb
Bros, Mason & Shoemaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27


"A surprising array Of fruits and
vegetables are always to be had from
the McCord grocery A look at the
window Of this grocery is indeed a
treat to the busy woman who hardly
knows what to get for the dinner.
Fresh Strawberries, California black
cherries, pineappdes and new peas, new
carrots green peppers. wax beans,
beets. new potatoes. sweet potatoes,
asparagus. cucumbers and chives in
pots. just phone 2s4 your order. NC
Cords grocery. 81,
4 Mesdames James Allison, w. N. Gil
bert. E. Sherman. =. III. Schilling,
Frank Ball, Al. j. Palmer. J.. L. Nc
Mahon and e. e. Benson, of State
Center. were In the city Wednesday
attending the Tuesday Musical Club
entertainment. Members OF the Treble
Cleff Club. OF Eldora, were also here.
They were Mesdames Al e. ellsworth.
F.. i Ii, Il
Price, w. r.. scofieid. Charles Scurry,;
and 6 Iiosliss sssards and tsaes IIarriet
Meader, Ruth Friedman, and Ethei
Ryan. lsss sls s ss;s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Our entire stock Of 25cent laces and
embroideries on sale Friday, Saturday
and Monday Is cents yard. One Cent
to 99-Cent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Twenty-Five members and guests Of
the Busy Bee Circle were entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. G. B..
Pepper and Mrs. w. "A. Talbot at the
home OF the former. Az North First
avenue. Following the business hour a
short program was given, consisting of
a reading by Mrs. Rachel Dee, a piano
solo by Mrs. F. w. Moehrl. and vocal
solo by Miss Lillian Graham. The hos
tesses were assisted in serving by Mrs.
w n Huber sytf- rsetHt.aE ..4- . 3d..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27


Mrs. E. s. Burroughs visited friends
In Liscomb today,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Senator r. J.. B. Robinson. Of HanAp-
ton, was in the city Wednesday visit
ing DR.. r. F. French. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

T See our window display OF silk
waists Your choice 80 cents. One Cent
ITO 99-lCent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Mrs L. r. Conboy, of Council Bluffs,
returned home Wednesday after visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. 3.
Whittell, at the soldiers home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

Twelve young married women Of the
city have formed sewing club which
meets every two weeks on Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. G.. " Reynolds enter
tanned the members Wednesday after
noon at her home, 1909 West Main
street. The afternoon was spent in
sewing and later TIE hostess served
refreshments, assisted by Mrs. Fritz
Mayer AZ!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-27

. Read 1.-THE Law Of Money First" a
discussion of money by every day life
and Christ. Lays New England and
Simmons book stores, rs cents!-Ad-
yertisemenf
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from Cheswold, Kenton
Blackbird, Townsend Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsic, Brenford, and Their Vicines.

The w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Kenney. Thursday. January 18th.
Rural Grange had a very enjoyable
meeting Saturday afternoon. Past
Master J. E. Cote. assisted by Miss
Mary Williams installed the newly
elected officers. after which speeches
were called for. Brief and encourag-
ing remarks from many Of the officers
were inspiring and uplifting and Rural
Grange begins the new year full Of
hope and ambition. The new Lee
turer, David w. Templeman, an
nCunced a program for next meeting.
The very important subject of Fer
tilizers for this Years crops" will be
discussed. jefferson Cooper was ap.
pointed to open the discussion.
Mrs. Francis Wallace. spent last
week in Wilmington. MIR. Edward
Kipps, is reported much improved. ~
Mrs. Sarah Pleasanton is still very
i'll with pneumonia z. and Mrs.
Charles Kipp. of Farnhurst. are visit
ing his brother. Edward Kipp. Mrs.
w. II. Kenney, spent a few days
with her daughter. Mrs. Evans. at
Selbyville. Mr.. James Perry. spent
Saturday with his sister, Mrs. James
Ennis. Of near Dover. "A number
from Cheswold attended the funeral of
Mrs. Griffith. at Clayton. Thursday.
mother Of Mrs. F. A. Moore. Mr..
and Mrs. George Moore. have moved
out on the farm vacated bv Mr.. Brise
Kemp and family. Mr.. HOwsrd
Jester. Of Wilmington. spent last
Tuesday with his sister. Miss Frances
Jester. Mrs. Ralph Stevens. was a
Chestertown visitor last week.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
CHESWOLD

Miss Esther Garrison Daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. 7. D. Garrison Given Party
Cheswold. Jan. 11th-A birthday
party was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. 7. ID. Garrison, Saturday
evening. last, January sth, in honor
Of their daughter. Miss Esther Garri-
son. A very enjoyable time was
spent by all. Many games were
played. About half -past-ten all we're
invited to the dining room, which
was beautifully decorated, where a re-
gular feast was served. Everybody did
full justice to the refreshments.
Among those present were: Miss
Esther Garrison. MIR. and Mrs. Norris
Garrison. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Boggs.
Misses Alice Kenney, Marion Helms.
Margaret Leanord. Clara Hoffecker,
Mary Anderson. Elizabeth Scarbor-
ougk, Ethei and Grace Phillips ;
Messrs. Carlton Savin. William Can't
we'll, Wilson Emory. David Temple
man all Of Cheswold. Misses Evelyn.
Elizabeth and Myrtle Culver, Margaret
Paris. Miirgaret Horn; Messrs. Bob
QuiIlen. Jack Lord, Mr.. Connor.
George Madiford all % Dover. Mr..
Roland Gsrrison Of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
PENINSULA FRUIT GROWERS

29th Annual Session of Horticultural
Society Convenes at Easton Md.
The twenty-ninth annual meeting
Of the Peninsula horticultural Society
began a three days session in Music
Hall at Esston. Md, Monday. A
display of fruits and vegetables has
been arranged in the show room OF
the Shannahan & Wrightson Hard
ware Company. which presents a most
attractive appearance, and in the even
ing it was thronged with spectators
The exhibition is said to be the laTg-
est and best seen on the peninsula,
among those who have taken space
being Soper & Son. If Magnolia. Del. 4,
Sanger Bros, Cordova; Walter B.
Harris. Worton. Md: Gen. Joseph B.
Seth. Esston; j. Howard Hirst, Cam
bridge; Fred First. Cambridge
George T. Robinson. Easton; W. R.
Gordy. Laurel. Del, and Delaware
College. of Dover, Del. A number
of other exhibitors were there yester.
day.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
KENYON.
Ladies Aid Reorganized With Mrs.
Elmer Walker President-Personals

Ladies Aid Reorganized With Mrs.
Elmer Walker President-Personals
Kenton. Jan 1t1h:-The Epworth
League services will be in charge of
Mr.. Charles Downes. Jr.. next Sun
day evening. January 18th. topic;
"Evangels Of the Home Land. r"
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Kate c.
Johns. Thursday afternoon. January
18th, at 2 O'Clock.
The Ladies Aid held their first
meeting of the year at the home Of
Mrs. GeorRianna Gregg last Wednes-
day evening. January 9Th. The
annual election took place and the
officers are as follows: president,
Mrs. Elmer Walker; vice-president.
Mrs. Addie Arthurs; secretary. Mrs.
Georgianna Gregg assistant secretary,
Miss Belle Goodwin; treasurer, Mrs.
Frank Burrows. Cake. coffee. candy
and nuts were served by the hostess.
An individual communion set was
presented to the Kenton M. E. Church
by the Ladies Aid.
Personals-Mrs. William Hazel
spent several days the past week with
her daughter. Mrs. Mack DOwnes-
Quite a number Of our people attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Ethel Greenwell.
wife Of Harry 7. Greenwell of Smyrna,
Saturday afternoon, in Smyrna. -
Mrs. Jonsthon Jacobs has been spend
ing q few days with her sister rin-law,
M.s. Laura GTeenwell. Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
PAYS FOR MOTOR KILLING
Autoist Settles Suit With Victims Wild
ow and Prosecution is Dropped

Autoist Settles Suit With Victims Wild
ow and Prosecution is Dropped
Attorney General Wolcolt. in the
Court of Oyer and Terminer, Monday
entered a noile prosequi in the case
of William E Voorhees,, of Kennett
Square. Pa who had been indi.ted
on a charge Of m 'nslaughter in con-
nectiOn with the death several months
ago Of William n. Matchett, of Will
mington. who was run down walking
with his wife and a friend along the
Kennett turnpike on their way to
Greenhill Church. At the same time
it was learned that the civil suit for
$50, 600 damages brought against
VOORHEES, by Mrs. Matchett. the wild
ow, had been settled. Andrew C..
Gray. counsel for the widow in the
civil action, said the suit had been
abandoned through the payment of a
sum by Voorhees,, sufficient to admon-
ish him to be careful in driving his
automobile in the future. Attorney
General Woleott made a long state
ment to the Court. saying that al
first he believed Voorhees, was intoxi.
Gated whea he ran down Matchett,
but later investigation showed thai
the defendant was III and that bis
reputation for sohriety was unques
toned. His illness made him un
conscious of the accident, said tn
Attorney General.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
BILL FOR CANAL PURCHASE

Senator Salisbury introduced it-Also
Provides for Harbor Defenses at Lewes
Senator Salisbury. last week, in
troduced in the Senate a bill direct
ing the Secretary Of War to purchase
the existing Chesapeake & Delaware
Canal and all the property and rights
pertaining thereto. Condemnation
is provided for if the government can
not purchase the property within a
reasonable time for 50. 500. 600 for
improving the waterway after the
government acquires it. Also it en-
phasizes the military Importance of
the measure and its title discloses
that its purpose is to improve the de-
fences of the coasts and industrial
centres Of Delaware. Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.
for increasing their commerce and
reducing transportation cost on the
Atlantic Seaboard. feature of the
bill is an appropriation Of $3.50, 600
for installation on the borders of Del
aware Bay, of defences to deny oc-
cupancy of that bay to enemy warships
and transports and protect the harbor
Of Lewes. Delaware. The bill was
referred TO the military committee and
Senator Salisbury hopes for an early
report.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
D. AND c. CANAL co. LOSES SUIT

Must Pay United States Government
S63, 925.65. Dividends and interest
The governments suit against the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Com
pany was concluded in the Federal
District court Monday afternoon and
the jury gave a verdict of seq, 926. 66
in favor of the plaintiff for the full
amount alleged to be due from div'-
dends for the years Of 1873, 1875
and 1876, s51, 1877 80. with interest
from November IL. 1911. The trial
was marked by the confession of
James A. L Wilson, former en-
ploye, who admitted that many years
ago be and his cousin. Henry ".
Leslie. misappropriated funds Of the
canal company amounting TO about
5000, 600. Both served sentences Of
five years each.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Clement are
visiting realtiN es in New York City.
Mr.. James Allen and family have
moved from Clayton to Chestertown,
Md.-Mr. and Mrs. John S. Beach
and daughter Mary, have moved from
Clayton to Delmar. r.-Mr. and Mrs.
G. H. Somers are home from visit
to relatives in Irvine. Pa.-Miss
Marie Pusey has returned home from
a visit TO the NJ. E. Parsonage. -
Mrs. Jefferson Wilson is quite III at
her home with La Grippe. Mr.. Earl
West of Hartly, spent the week
end with friends in town. Mrs.
Gilden Saxon and children, are visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Saxon -
Miss Margaret White of Millersburg.
is visiting Miss Edith Martin.