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Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
COMING w.ec. T. U. LECTURE

Mrs. Hortense Ropp, Who Will Speak
in Smyrna MaY2, is Highly Endorsed
Mrs. Florence D. Richard, State
President of the Ohio w. c. T. T.,
pays the following tribute to Mrs.
Hortense S. Ropp, of Virginia, who
will deliver an address in the Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church next We'd
nesday evening, May 2. under the
auspices of the Smyrna Union: "Too
much cannot be said in praise of Mrs.
Ropp. She knows her message and
tells it so we'll that men are won to
her way of thinking. She adapts her
self quickly to every situation and
speaks as readily on the street as in
church or hall. She won her way into
the hearts of our people and seldom,
if ever. have we had a speaker so
effective. The public is cordially
invited to hear Mrs. Ropp and special
music by the best local talent next
Wednesday evening, at 7.30 O'Clock.
Press Supt.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
SMYRNA TALENT CLEVER IN PLAY
The Old Peabody Pew" Attracted a
Large Audience at Opera House

1.-The Old Peabody Pew" Attracted a
Large Audience at Opera House
The Smyrna Opera House was filled
with an appreciative audience Monday
evening to witness the home talent
production of 'The Old Peabody
Pew, " a light comedy-drama given by
Smyrna home talent. The stage and
aisles were arranged to represent a
country church and the occasion was
the" meeting of the Carpet Committee
of the Edgewood Dorcas Society,""
The cast of characters. and it was
composed of some of Smyrna's very
best talent, were costumed to repre-
sent the period and their "get-up"
provoked generous applause. All took
their parts splendidly Through the
whole program a pretty little romance
was enacted in which "Miss Nancy
Wentworth, Mrs. c. Leland Harmon
son, and "Justin Peabody" Charles
H. LeFevre, ESQ.,, were the stars,
"their love affair of childhood being
renewed" when Justin Peabody, after
ten years, returned to the village and
set gossip agog as he claimed the love
of his youth. The characters were as
follows: "Mrs. Baxter" the minis
ter's wife, Mrs. Frank Malcom /;
MRS. Burbank" president of the
Dorcas So.iety. Mrs. H. D. Boyer ;
"Mrs Miller, +" wife of Deacon Miller,
the sexton. Mrs. W. F. P. Jacobs /;
MRS. Sargent, village historian,
Miss Helen Start; 1.-THE Widow Buz-
zell, " willing to take a second risk,
Mrs. E. S Dwight; "Miss = Lobelia
Brewster. who ism lover of men,
Mrs. Elva McCausland; "Miss Maria
Sharp" quick of speech. sound of
heart, Mrs. T. H. Coverdale; "Miss
Nancy Wentworth, who has waited
for her romance. ten years, Mrs. c.
Leland Harmonson; dustin Pea
body" sole living claimant to the
Old Peabody Pew, Mr.. Charles H.
LeFevre. The play was given under
the auspices of st. Peters Church Aid
and Rectory Society and will net them
between $40. 90 and $1,000.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
DELEGATES TO REHOROTH

Twentieth Century Club Elects Repre-
sentatives to Coming State Federation
The Twentieth Century Club had a
very interesting program last Friday
afternoon. Music, instrumental solo,
Miss Mildred Wright; Parliamentary
Drill; Music, instrumental solo, Miss
Mildred Wright; Talk by Miss South
wick of the Consumers League; Del
egates to State Federation to be held
at Rehoboth, June 21st and 22nd,
were elected: LIST delegate, Mrs. H.
D. Boyer; End delegate, Miss l.. A.
Bell; 3rd delegate, Miss Anna b.
Beckett. Alternates: Mrs. T. Getz
Hill, Mrs. L. J.. Arts, Mrs. c.
Leland Harmonson. Next Friday
afternoon, April 9th, the annual
election will be held at 8 o'clock.
! Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
KENT w. c. 7. U. CONVENTION
Will be Held at Magnolia on Thursday
of Next Week-Program Arranged

Will be Held at Magnolia on Thursday
of Next Week-Program Arranged
The Both Annual Convention of the
Kent County Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union will be held in the M.
E. Church at Magnolia on Thursday of
next week, May the 3rd. Mrs. Hor-
tense S. Ropp of Shenandoah, Va,
national organizer and lecturer, will
he the principal speaker Several
from Smyrna may attend. The pro-
gram is as follows: Morning session
10. 80, Prayer and Praise Service,
led by Mrs. Ethel Collins; Greetings
from Magnolia, Mrs. Annie E. Faulk-
ner, Magnolia; Greetings from Pas
tors; Response, Mrs. Annie Massey,
Dover; Minutes of last County Con-
vention; Singing; Report of Treas
urer; Equal Suffrage, Mrs. Mabel
Derby, Woodside; IL. Is, Election of
Officers; Noontide Prayer, Mrs. E. E.
Caulk, Dover; Lunch for Sale by
Magnolia Union. Afternoon session
L. Is, Executive Meeting; 200, Song
Service; Address, Social Hygiene,
Rev. Mabel Irwin, Wilmington; Solo,
Mrs. w. w. Moore. Lebanon; The
Y. P. B. Hour; Address, Mrs. Hor-
tense S. Ropp, National Lecturer,
Shenandoah, Va; Duet, Mrs. Sapp
and Mrs. McIlvaine; Offering; 3. 80,
Children's Hour; Demonstration by
LIT. L.; Address, "Sow in tie Morn
Thy Seed" Mrs. Mamie Register,
Lewes; Short talk, by Mrs. Ropp.
Evening session-Mrs. Ella D. Cord
ray, Presiding. 7.30, Song Service,
Magnolia Choir; Devotional Services
Address, Mrs. H. S. Ropp; Offering
Closing.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
CAPTAIN W. H. HAZEL INJURED
Fell From Berth on Steamer Clio Cut
ting His Face aad Breaking Rib
Before Boat Left Philadelphia


Captain William H. HAZEL. a pop
ular retired Steamboat Captain, who
has run boat for many years out the
Smyrna Creek. htd the misfortune to
receive a bad fall early Thursday
morning of last week which, to man
of his advanced years. was very severe.
He was temporarily with the Steamer
Clio Just purchased by the Philadel-
phia & Smyrna Steamboat Company,
and was aroused early that morning
to bring the boat from Philadelphia
to Smyrna. He was in the act of get
ting out of his berth and was support
ing his foot on a camp stool which sud
denly folded under him, throwing his
whole weight with full force on the
state room floor. John G. Mckay, secre-
tary of the company. and others went
to his assistance and finding his in
juries more serious than the Captain
would let on. sent for a physician who
found, beside the abrasion on his face,
he had broken a rib. The Clio tied
at the first wharf it could and "a tele-
gram was sent, to Captain Joshua
Lewis of this town. (who will be the
regular master of the boat. to come
to Philadelphia to take the boat the
rest of the way to Smyrna. Captain
HAZEL was made as comfortable as
possible and on arriving at the Land
ing he was taken to his home where
he is improving slowly, much to the
! qualification of his many friends.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
NEW SCHOOL LAWS APPROVED
Governor Townsend Adds his Signature
Which Will Unity Them for Work

Governor townsend Adds his Signature
Which Will Unity Them for Work
Governor Townsend affixed his sig
nature to a number Of bills passed by
the recent legislature. The governor
made no statement regarding the mea-
sures he signed. Among those favor
ably considered were those providing
different method of assessment for
school purposes: providing the giving
of meritorious recognition and awards
to all free schools that attain certai n
standards of excellence and efficiency /;
creating a commission to study educa-
tional conditions and, requirements,
and to harmonize and unity the school
laws for more efficient system of pub
lie instruction. He also approved
the bills for Incorporating the town
of st. Georges; regulating the license
of nonresident auctioneers; appropri-
ating money for the settlement of
claims. known as the claims bill; re-
gulating the importation of dependent
children; authorizing the superior
court and the court of general ses.
sions to hold two sessions at one time.
and to order the drawing of additional
jury panels; providing for protection
of persons furnishing labor and ma
terials in the performance of contracts
and public improvements.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Ralph B. Donovan of Wilmington Son
of Former Smyrna Farmer Shoots
and Kills his Wife and Himself

anu fNiiS iHS VuS anu F1lInS6I
Prompted by jealousy, it is be.
lieved, Ralph B. Donovan, % years
old, shot his wife, Elizabeth (nee
GreenwelD, the same age, and then
shot himself, at his home, 421 East
Eighth street, Wilmington, at 6. 80
O'Clock Saturday night. Both were
hurried to the Delaware Hospital. but
the wife died on the way and the hus-
band expired shortly after being ad-
mitted to the institution. Donovan.
who YVES a machinist, was a son of
Wilbert Donovan, formerly of Smyrna.
The grandfather of the deceased,
Thomas Donovan, lived on the Cum
Minis farm near Smyrna. Ralph Dom
ovan and his wife, who had been mar
ried about four years, had had a series
of domestic Misunderstanding and
were not living together, the wife
making her home, recently, with her
parents, at Maryland avenue and
Beech street. Wilmington. She had
been working in a leather factory
On Saturday evening about o'clock
Mrs. Donov an called at the Eighth
street house and asked for her hus-
band, whom she visited in his room in
the second story. A quarrel appears
to have been precipitated immedi-
Ately, for very shortly the wife ran
| down stairs pursued by her husband.
Two shots were fired in quick success
sion. officers who were quick on the
scene had the victims removed tn the
hospital with the result as outlined
above. The shooting was not wit
messed by anyone. They leave nc
children. Ralph's remains were
brought to Smyrna and inferred il
Odd Fellows cemetery on the arrival
of the noon train yesterday. Mrs.
Donovan was buried in Wilmington.
Mrs. Frank WiIds Loses her Brother
Kenton April "a. After suffering
for some time from a complication
of diseases. Walter Wallace postfnaste
at Crrmpton and for years a leading
citizen and druggist of that town
died Sunday April Is, aged about 4i
years. He was a son of the late Or
and Mrs Walter Wallace. Six sis
tiers, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Johl
Newman. of Baltimore; Mrs. H. C
Hendricks. Mrs. George Butler AM
Miss Katie Wallace, of Crumpton
Md, and Mrs. Frank Wilds, of Ken
ton, survive Mr.. Wallace. Funers
services were held from his late hom
at 2 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
Rev. G. W. Stallings, pastor o
Crumpton M. E. Church oficiatin
interment was in Crumpton cemetery
Frank 7 Hughes Formerly of WoodIan
Frank T. Hughes, aged SO, form
erly of near the bay shore, died a
Millville, N. j., last Wednesday o
perito 1itis. His remains were brough
to Smyrna Saturday and inferred a
Old Bethel M. E. Cemetery nea
| Cbaau0ld
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
MORE TEACHERS CERTIFICATES

Miss Katherine D. Hudson and Miss
Helen Jacobs, of Smyrna, Secure Them
Teachers certificates have been is
sued by the State Commissioner of
Education as follows: Limited college
graduates-Ralph D. Spugart, A: l.
dupont school and graduate of Ursinus
College; graduates of Howard Uni
versity Mosley McAden. Seaford;
D. Carrie E. Snowden, Smumit Bridge;
Annie c. Rattley, Fairmount; Clar-
ence A. Brown, of Milton, graduate
of Lincoln University; Katherine H.
Hall, Mt. Cuba; Helen J. Jacobs,
Smyrna; Bernice W. Attix, KentoD;
Katherine D. Hudson, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
MEETING OF SMYRNA GRANGE

w. II. Armstrong Read an interesting
Paper on "Food Conservation"
The meeting of Smyrna Grange
last Saturday was very interesting
and we'll attended. After the regular
routine business the question box was
opened and the questions answered
and discussed by the members, each
giving their own opinion and cause.
The lecturer, w. H. Armstrong, read
a paper on Food Conservation, which
is the next essential to food produc-
tion. Next Saturday afternoon is
literary. The program is in charge
of Mrs. Frank Armstrong. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
FARM OF LATE W. C. HILL SOLD

j. Medford Davis Buys the 267 Acre
Place Near Clayton for $685.
The farm of the late William George
Hill, os Smyrna, containing 267 acres
and situated at Blackiston's Cross
Roads, has been sold by F. Charles
LeCompt, real estate broker of Clay
ton, to j. Medford Davis, of near
Clayton, for $1S, 10000. Mr.. Davis
gets possession at once but will not
move on it until next March. The farm
is now tenanted by C. Ross Numbers.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
SMYRNA JOINS DELAWARE
HOSTS At DOVER MEETING
MErAT INSTANCE OF GOVERNOR
TO CRYSTALLIZE WAR PLANS
covernor Townsend on Action of Meet
ing Names Executive Committee to
Put Into Effect Ways and Means

Smyrna was largely represented at
Dover, Friday, at the instance of Gov
ernor Townsend, who called a public
meeting to talk over and put into
effect plans to meet the national
crisis. That Delaware's citizens, both
men and women, are fully awake to
the needs and requirements incident
with the present crisis existing in this
country, that of state of war, with
all its responsibilities and the neces-
sity of preparing for the same, was
fully manifested. Hundreds of loyal
Delawareans responded to the call of
the Governor and an enthusiastic
meeting was held at the state capitol.
Governor Townsend in his address in
opening the meeting, said: "This
meeting, gentlemen, is not a patriotic
demonstration in the military sense,
tho it is none the less patriotic. The
man and woman back on the farm is
going to play a very prominent part
in this crisis. mention this to say,
that the military phase of the part
that Delaware is to play is being
cared for to our best judgment. A
military census is provided for. 1t
will be taken Immediately on instruc-
tions from the government. The plans
are outlined. There is no negligent
, delay. We are in close consultation
with authorities. Their plans are being
carried out both in spirit and in let
ter. 'These are only thoughts in
passing. want your suggestions and
ideas. I urge free expression. You
are called for that purpose. Without
attempt in any way to dictate, this
meeting is to crystalize our plans and
effect some state organization to serve
as an executive council, sort of clear
ing house."
Public Men Endorse Governors Stanc
He then called for an expression
from former Governor S. S. Pennewill,
prominent Sussex county agricul.
turist, who stated that in his opinion
it was as important to furnish food as
it was to furnish soldiers, and that if
something could be done to keep the
men on the farm, he believed condi
tions would be relieved to a great
extent, as far as the food problem
was concerned. Dean Hayward ant
a number of others from all part
of the state spoke. Governor Town
send then named the following execu
tive committee to prepare ways ant
means for the accomplishment of tn,
securing of labor for the farm and tn,
necessary seed and financial aid which
the farmer will need for increase,
products:
Executive Committee Ways and Mean
City of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gov
ernor Charles K. Miller, Josial
Marvel, Henry P. Scott, L. Scot
Townsend, General Gambrill Latrobe
Kent county-Former Secretary o
State James Fl. Hughes, Chief Justic
James Pennewill. Sussex county-Dr
Rowland G. Paynter, DR.. Frank L
Grier, former Governor S. S. Penne
will
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
MIssEsHUTcHIsoN ENrERTAINs

Give a Delightful Evening Affair in
Honor of their Guest Miss Morton
The Misses Hilda, Lama and Isa-
belle Hutchison delightfully."- enter
tanned at cards last Friday evening in
honor of their friend, Miss Elizabeth
Morton, of Wilmington. Those pres
ent we're: Miss Elizabeth Morton, Will
mington; Miss Nellie Downs, Kenton /;
Miss Mildred Baxter, Dover; Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Jones, Misses Emily Spru-
ance, Lillian Speakman, Mary Cooper,
Mary Riggs, Hilda Hutchison, Laura
Hutchison, Isabelle Hutchison; Messrs.
Joe Paine, Cheswold; Raymond Cum
minis, Davis Bell, Leslie Hirons, Vic
tor Boyer and Robert Wallen.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25

Times Office to Close Noon Saturday
Beginning with the first Saturdays
in May and continuing thru the sum-
mer months, the Times Printery will
close down at noon on Saturdays.
This movement is in line with all pro-
gressive industries throughout the
country to benefit their working forces.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
JOB FOR SENATOR r. r. KENNEY
offered Position of Judge Advocate
General for the State of Delaware

offered Position of Judge Advocate
General for the State of Delaware
Former United States Senator,
Richard Rollins Kenney will, in all
probability, be made Judge Advocate
General for the State of Delaware,
says the Delawarean. His selection
has been agreed upon by both United
States Senators and the Congressman
representing Delaware in the lower
House; and Mr.. Kenney has agreed
to accept the position. A Judge Ad-
vocate General will be appointed for
each of the forty-eight States. His
headquarters will be in his home State {;
but his duties may call him anywhere
IN the Union, for limited time. The
salary is SO, 600. Senator Salisbury
called up Mr.. Kenney by long distance
phone early last week, asking
whether he would acoept the position.
Not knowing its requirements, Mr..
Kenney made no definite agreement
TILL his visit to the capital on last
Wednesday, when he had talk with
fhe two Senators and Congressman
Folk, and agreed to undertake the
work, after finding that his head
quarters could be in Dover. His ap-
polntment is looked upon as a cer-
tainty, and will be very pleasing to
MS many friends in Delaware. He
will have charge of the enlistment,
the enrolment and the conscriptior
OF eligibles for both army and navy,
With headquarters at his law Office in
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25
NV. Eord Appointed Mail carrler

Matthew V. Ford has received no.
tice from the Postoffice Department
that he successfully passed his exam
ination and has been appointed carrier
for Rohte B Smyrna, to succeed car
rier George w. Warner. He is wait
ing his commission.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-25

Frank T. Hughes, aged SO, form
erly of near the bay shore, died at
Millville. N. j., last Wednesday of
perito 1itis. His remains were brought
to Smyrna Saturday and inferred at
Old Bethel M. E. Cemetery near
Cheswold.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

The Liberty Loan rally yesterday
was calculated to greatly increase the
enthusiasm necessary if Union county
is to do it's part in the mighty cam
paign now on. Saturday will COM
plete the time limit allowed. If you
have not purchased bond, big or lit
tie, do not delay further. Go to your
banker and talk it over with him. 1t
has been made so easy that almost
anybody can arrange to carry $50
bond. 1t would be an easy matter for
well-nigh every farmer, every mill op-
erative, every clerk, preacher and
school teacher in the entire county to
buy one $50 bond. Buy now, pay
later, if that is the best you can do.
1t just will not do for our country to
go begging in this great crisis. 1t is
a crisis, tremendous crisis, and there
is no doubt about it. Everything in
the world that an enlightened and
Christian civilization holds dear is at
stake. Everything that men possessed
with the spirit of freedom hold dear
is at stake.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
Steamer Narrowly
Escaped Destruction
(By Associated Press)

French Port, Oct. 25.-An Ameri-
can steamer reached port today suf-
fering from result of "A two hours
fight with submarine, which ended
only when American destroyer APP
peared. Commander sent out calls for
aid when he sighted the submarine,
as escape seemed impossible. The
u-boat and steamer exchanged shots
until a shell bursted in the steamers
engine room, disabling engines and
wounding seven men. Before the sub
marine could finish it's work a de-
stroyer appeared and the enemy was
driven away.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
EVER SALIVATED BY
CALOMEL? HORRIBLE!
Calomel is Quicksilver and Acts Like
Dynamite on Your Liver.

Calomel loses you day! You
know what calomel is. It's mercury;
quicksilver. Calomel is dangerous.
1t crashes into sour bile like dyna-
mite, cramping and sickening you.
Calomel attacks the bones and should
never be put into your system.
When you feel bilious, sluggish,
constipated and all knocked out and
believe you need a dose of dangerous
calomel just remember that your
druggist sells for few cents large
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which
is entirely vegetable and pleasant to
take and is perfect substitute for
calomel. 1t is guaranteed to start
your liver without stirring you up in
side, and can not salivate.
Don't take calomel! 1t makes you
sick the next day; it loses you days
work. .Dodson's Liver Tone straight
ems you right up and you feel great.
Give it to the children because it is
perfectly harmless and doesn't gripe
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
ColOred People Delighted
With New Discovery To
Bleach The Skin.

Atlanta, Ga.-Says that recent tests
have proven without doubt that
swarthy or sallow compilations can be
made light by new treatment recent
ly discovered by man in Atlanta.
Just ask your druggist for Cocotone
Skin Whitener. People who have used
it are amazed at it's wonderful effect.
Rid your face Of that awful dark color
or greasy appearance in a few min
utes. 1t costs so little that you can't
afford to be without it. Just think
how much prettier you would look
with that old dark skin gone and new
soft, light skin in its place. Men and
women today must care for their com
plexions to enter society.
If your druggist will not supply you
with Cocotone Skin Whitener, send 25c
for large package to Cocotone Co.
Atlanta, Ga. For sale by Palmetto
Drug Co, Union, S. c.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

The Times editor bought one of the
$50 bonds a day or two ago. After
hearing the speeches in the court
house yesterday, he decided to buy an
other bond, and for $500 BY paying
$50 down on this bond and carrying
the balance through the bank, there
would be interest on $3.50, say at Srs
which would amount to $4,000 a year.
The bond will pay in interest the sum
of $50 per year. This leaves differ.
ence of SIG in interest a year, wnict
will have to be paid so long as there
is no further reduction on the sum
borrowed. We have concluded that
we can and will gladly pay $1.33 per
month from now to the end of life, if
necessary, to help this government
win in this just war. 1t will be worth
it, every cent of it, and more.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

Remember the meeting of the I'm
ion Chamber of Commerce tonight,
October %. Don't stay away and then
find fault with whatever is done in the
matter of electing a paid secretary.
Other important matters will be con-
sidered, but the question of secreta-
ry is, for the moment, the vital ques-
tion. 1t will probably be settled to-
night. A full meeting of the organi-
zation's membership is greatly de
sired
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1917.

1t is stated that Valentine "acts
as the eyes and ears in ascertaining
public and political opinion" for EN-
peror William. Our judgment is that
he had better be very careful as to
beth eyesight and hearing just at this
time. There are signs that Germany
is having some internal troubles Just
now
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

There is little to be said for the man
who, after all that has been said and
done to arouse him, is yet unmindful
of the needs of the hour and will not
subscribe to Liberty Bonds. 1t will
not be his fault if he continues to en-
JOY the blessings of freedom. The pa
triotism of his neighbor will have
saved him. But, to tell the truth, he
is scarcely worth saving.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

President Wilson has purchased
$4,000 worth of the second Liberty
Loan Bonds. He bought $4,000
worth of the first issue. Thus does
our President show the way to all
patriots. We have never heard of
President Wilson being wealthy
man. There are many people in Un-
ion county who could, perhaps, buy
bonds with less sacrifice than has Mr..
Wilson.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

Mr.. Farmer, Mr.. Mill Man, Mr..
Merchant, Banker, Clerk, Preacher
Mr.. Everybody: Better buy bond.
If the Germans win this war this
country Of ours would be a mighty
poor place in which to live Think cf
Belgium, or Northern France, of Az
menia, and then go buy a bond. The
time is short. What you do you must
DO by Saturday night.