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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
BRooKPoRT

Regular services were cor duct
ed at the Unity Blp ist church
last Sunday. CO, enant meeting
at IL o clock. pre aehirg in the
afternoon and the LoId' 5 supper
wss ADMINISTERED by the pastor.
| AT 7:3o y m. sermon by pastor
Subject. Get up. and get there :
Aporop late music by the choir
The clubs Tor Thanksgiving re-
ported $50 90. which was excel
lent considering the rainy week
and short time they had TO work
Sisters Ruth Donlow and Ida
Martin were the captains and
the former iaised the most money
on her side. Sister Martin is 10
bs complimented as she took the
place OF Sister jamie W mbly only
a shorr time beiore Thanksgiving
day :
The church has been divided
for xnas. Sisters Halle TITS
worth md Lizzie Smith. arc ih,
captains
The Bazaar club. has rally
next Sunday in the Al etroou aud
all members and friends are insi-
ted 10 attend
The 5rd Sunday there is TO be
Birthday rally and ev,r, mtm-
Der is urged 10 give | cent fer ey-
cry year be IS old Either brirg
il or send il Don'tiail. because
you are very much needed Raj
~ tor the Loid's house by yosr
assistance. a. VIC have done eresi
thing Ior the Lord. Please hep
Us to continue
Hattie Tit:swntth. Clelk
] b. mcCrary. Pastor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
Chicago. Illinois, Dee. ) 1917.

Chicago. Illinois, De-. ) 1917.
Editor Of Gazsttr:
| wish to speak through the
columns oil your paper i arriv-
ed in Chicago. ato:Io Friday
and found my husband, ] II
t lowers. very much Improved
though he had been very, very
SICK. He took suddenly sick at
his work and was taken by two oi
the officials TO private hospital
where he received treatment and
from there home There was
no operation performrd.
| wish to thank my friends oi
Brookpolt, who offered their SER
vices to NE in the time OF dis
Itress. We are getsing along fine
and solicit ycur prayers
Yours truly.
Mrs Ella Flowers,
77I8 s. Wabash Ave.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
NJ ound City, III.


Mr.. Editor Gazeite. am glad
OF the pleasure TO say thru the
columns OF your worthy paper o
express my heart felt thsrks 10
the members OF Nit. Olive Be ptist
association for the one dollar.
thought | had been iorg it
made my heart rejoice to think
| was in the hearts Of the men-
bers OF the Mt Olive Baptist as-
sociation. May God bless you
all in your home and cur church
work
We have h5 pastor and a
good speaker. You must come
to see us Mr Editor. | ask the
prayers OF the tea ders OF this pa
per because am all alone in this
wide world.
Mollie Braddock
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07

Mr.. Tommie Herron. hig hly
re. pecsed citizen vile OF MIR Nn
Heron. OF 9th aud Pearl streets
died TUESDAY at 1890 p. m. al
ter long ,Ilnrss oiintense slfie,-
ing. She was faithful member
oi the ST, Paul A. NJ L. church
aud OF the Ruth Lodge. The
lodge had charge oil her body and
the funeral services were held at
the church oil which she was a
member Thursday ait.tneen
The pastor Rev, [ s. Ston. ofre-
iating.
She leaves husband, two
daughters. Mrs. Edikei Upshau.
OF Rocksord sno Miss Anne 81
this city. three brothers James
Wade, OF Metropolis: Lonnic
Wade OF Springfield. John Steele
ol Choat and number .f rela-
ives and iriends to mourn their
loss.
The Gazette exteros s,mpa-
Thy to the befeit relatives.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
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VaitIniyie Eking.

The most expensive fur is that OF
the black fox Of Kaniscliatka, the skin
Of which. when dressed, becomes n
very attractive blue. A single skin Is
worth as much rs f200. A coat worn
by the cx-cznr. lined with the fur OF
tie blnck fox. cost f2.000.-ShefIield
rurFier.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
VIENNA.
Editor oil The Gazette

Editor OF The Gazette:
Rev. J II. Hiiiy the mission
ary was with US Sunday and Mon
day and preached three strong
sermons which were enjo, ed by
all and several came forward for
prayer. Later on We arc think
ing OF conducting a ten days
meeting.
Paid missionary three dollars
and thirty six cents.
S. T. Oliver
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07

Motto. is hereby given that the
Ministers -snd Deacon's Union
Iv;ll meet with the Executive
hoard OF the Mt. Olive Baptist
ssociation with the Mt Pleas
isot Missionary Baptist church.
Thursday before the
&th Sunday in February 1918.
acmber OF board will be present.
Elder S. n. Pruitt,
President.
| J. II. Williams,
Cor. Sec.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
HARRISBURG.

To the Edi,or ei 7.hsEkfszetie,
Please allow spaee in yeur paper
to !ssy that the B. Y p. Z OF
the Mt. Pleasant bsptis chsfch
met al GOO and took up discuss
ION whrre baptism is essetisl TO
salvation Alter discussion thru
inc dirtstion OF the president.
the Uaion vosed that baytisn
was essential TO salvation l.
this the doctrine OF the Baptists
or not? We have a young man
aspiring to be ordained. soys he
believes that baptism is essential
to salvation.
Rev. Geo. Brown. preached
al the A NJ T.. church irom
Phil. as. text. Have this mind
10 you. Subject. Tie Likeness
OF Christ. He preached strong
sermon.
Reporter.
The reporter shonld have his
pastor TO instruct the president
and young minist,r cut of their
efronicus ideas as to baptism
He is able. II he is unwilling
then .we Twill come over in The
near future and give sermon or
baptism il invited Editor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-12-07
When We Lope.

Money lost. nothing lost; cournge
lost. much lost; honor lost. more lost !
soul lost, all lost.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
SACRED MUSHROOM OF AZTEC
II Was a Powerful Narcotic, Producing
the Most Fantastic
Visions.

Mushrooms are dangerous enough in
the United States, where those who
gather them and eat them prize their
flavor, and sometimes perish by reason
of wrong diagnosis, for there are dead
,ly toadstOOls that look as much like
edible mushrooms as twins. In Mexico
it would seem that the mushroom sit
.uatiOn is worse than here, for while
Americans hunt mushrooms for food,
the Mexicans have reason to regard
them as both meat and drink. Read
the following statement of what hap
pened after consuming the sacred
mushroom Of the Aztecs, remarks the
Evening Wisconsin.
1t is a powerful narcotic, produc-
ing the most fantastic visions. and Is
regarded by the Indians as a key
which, with their ceremonial, opens to
them all the glories Of another and
better world. A tincture made by
simply chopping up the plant and al
lowing 1t to soak In diluted alcohol
for a couple of weeks is a most serv-
iceable remedy for nervousness, head.
aches and insomnia. When chewed
(the Indians say) 1t stops the painful
coughing of consumptives.
Botanists say that the sacred much
room" is. not a mushroom at all, but q
cactus. That, however, is merely a
matter of bald detail. What is impor-
tant is the action of the plant on the
system. This is attributed to an al
kaloid principle it contains known as
anhalOnin, which chemists say Is sep
arable in the form of white, needlelike
crystals.
The plant resembles a radish in
shape. 1t has a buttOnlike top. which
is all of it that appears above the
ground, and this is why 1t has been
taken for a mushroom. The top Is
covered with prickles.
The early missionaries disapprOved %
the SACRED mushroom" Because It
use was part of the religious ceremD
malls of the native priests. the goo<
missionaries called it "devl root" An
other name of it Is dream plant" be
cause of the visions 1t produces. Be
gides the dream.producing alkaloid. 1
yields a deadly poison: SO 1t woIilt
not do for people unfamiliar with tn
plant to experiment with its effect
on their own persons. People wh'
have had it administered to them b;
physicians declare It is a remedy 70
the headachy condition that follow
dmmoderate use Of alcohol.
That the announcement of this has
property of the plant may not lead
.. the conviction that war with Mexic
Is absolutely necessary, it Is adde
that anybody wanting to grow sacre
mushrooms in the United States wi
find that It is easy to do so unds
glass.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
A MAnncierfuI Maze.

AT Walfham, Mass, there is maze
which is Duplicate of the historic one
In the gardens Of Hampton Court pal
ace, near London 1t is a winding and
confusing group Of paths, bounded by
high hedges; there are 1000 trees
which were planted m 1896. The to-
tai length of all the paths is about
me-third Of a mile. and the shortest
path to the central pool is about one
fifth of q mile. 1t sometimes takes
visitors more than an hour to find
their way to the center; sometimes
they give up and call for help In find
1ng their way out.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
RED LETTER MEETING W. CT. U
Smyrna White Ribboners Meet atHome
of Miss Susie Hudson Monday

Smyrna White Ribboners Meet at Home
of Miss Susie Hudson Monday
A Red Letter meeting of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
was held at the home of Miss Susie
Hudson last Monday evening with the
Superintendent of Social Meetings and
Red Letter Days, Mrs. James Wright,
presiding. The meeting was called
in honor Of Miss Katharine Moffitt. of
Brenford, pupil in the eighth grade
of the Smyrna Public Schools, who
several months ago was awarded the
prize of S.. 90 by the Scientific Tenn
perance Instruction Department of
the State Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union and given by the Kent
County Union. The meeting opened
with the singing of familiar hymn.
with Mrs. John Melvin, as piano ac-
companist, and the Lords Prayer was
repeated in unison. An article,
Prohibition and The Farmer" was
read by Mrs. James Wright, and a
selection, ''He Signed the Petition, "
was read by Mrs Mary Cantwell.
Then Miss Katharine Moffitt read her
essay, entitled: 1.-The Moderate Use
of Alcohol, - and the check for $5. 90
to be cashed in gold. was presented
to her by the treasurer of the Smyrna
Union, Mrs. Andrew D. Cole. Miss
Annie W. Sutton followed with con-
gratulations to Miss Moffitt on behalf
of the Smyrna Union and she grace
fully responded with thanks and ap-
probation. Several hymns, in addi-
tion to the opening one. were sung
during the evening and the Red Let
ter meeting closed with a pleasant
social time, while ire cream and cake
we're served the company. Press Supt.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
NeH and Useful Metal.

In locating bits of metal, French sur
geons use an electro-vibrator, but this
sets up oscillations in ordinary surgi-
cal instruments ais we'll as in the frag-
ment sought, and non-metallic instru-
ments have been found necessary. Ber-
gonie and Guillaume report that IRON
nickel alloys as a material offer diff
culties of manufacture. A more suit
able metal has been found in so-called
'baros.D which has been used for
weights of precision. and is 80 per
cent nickel, the remainder consisting
Of chromium. manganese, and little
copper. It works like mild steel, is
practically unoxidizable, and is not af-
fected BY magnetic vibrations.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
REV. ASBURY BURKE DIES
WelI-Known Member of the Whining
ton Methodist Conference Dead

WelI-Known Member of the Whining
ton Methodist Conference Dead
The Rev. Asbury Burke, pastor Of
Newport M. E. Church, died at 8
o'cl Jck last night at the parsonage, at
Newport, in his sixty-seventh year.
He was serving his charge the secon5
year. having been in the Wilmington
M. E. Conference 81 years. His first
church was Elk Neck, Md. from there
to Bethel. Md, then Crapo. Md, East
New Market, Md, Brandywine, Will
mington flour years., Onancock, Va,
st. Peters. Md. Frankford. Del,
Wesley, Wilmington, Perryville,
Md, Cape Charles, Va, North East.
Md, and Newport, Del. He was the
son of William and Mary Burke OF
Magnolia. Born in Kent county
February 8, 1851. He is survived
!by his wife. Margaret Ackerman. OF
New York, and two children, Mrs. j.
F. Layton, Of Richardson Park, anc
DR.. Merritt Burke. of Newport, anC
a brother, Henry L. Burke, of Cam
den. Del. He was member Of Oman
cock Lodge, No. 15S. A. F. & A. M.
of Onancock, Va. Services will b.
held at Newport and interment a
Barrett's Chapel, near FELTON,.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

Miss Hettie Megear and niece Miss
Esther Megear, of Wilmington, were
weekend visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hervey P. Hall.
Mrs. John H. Hoffecker left ester
day for a visit to Newark, N. J.
Mr.. Jacob l.. Collins, of Philadel-
phia, spent Sunday and Labor Day
with Miss Clara Leinberger.
MIR. and Mrs. James S. Boyles. of
Chester, are visiting his father,
Christopher Boyles. Mr.. Boyles is
with the Viscose Silk Company of
Marcus Hook.
Miss Dorothy Newton, of Bridge
willie, was a recent guest of Miss
Esther Read.
Miss Myrtle Ford, of Smyrna. has
gone on visit of several weeks to
Ocean City, N. j.. and Chester, Pa.
Mr.. John R. Williams and family.
of Delta, Pa. were recent gnests of
Mrs. W. F. P. Jacobs, of Smyrna.
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill and chill
dren left last week for Delaplane, Va.
MIR. Hill was delayed few days get
ting off on account of bresking his
arm while cranking his car the Sun
day previous. He, got some one to
drive his car over for him.
Miss Davis. of Odessa, and her
guest, Miss Walls, of Church Hill,
Md. have returned from Few days
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Davis
Mr.. Charles J. Sudler, MIR. George
W. Boehmler, Mr.. A. Lee Cummins
and Mr.. John P. Hudson leave to.
morrow in Mr.. Sudler's car for q
motor trip thru the New England
States to Boston and on up into Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Morgan, Of
Wilmington, spent the week -end with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sands, Of
Wilmington, are visiting Mrs. Franz
S. Malcom and Mrs. w. NJ. Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Draper, oi
Germantown, Pa. are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas E. Bailey and Mrs
Bertha Bailey Clifton.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
His Negligence.

"Grand avenue was jammed with
motors and street cars, and there was
a fire run just as tried to cross" ex-
planned skinny 1itde Mr.. Meek. II
literally took my life in my hand
and"
Eyes, and probably that was Just
where you lost the package Of bird
seed" interrupted his wife. II cannot
trust you to bring anything home."-
Kansas City Star.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
For ExChanSe

A party having a large, 1O-room
house. stable, garage, chicken house
and two acres of fine land fenced in,
desires to exchange said property, To-
Gated in Smyrna, Del.-with all mod
ern conveniences, such as sewer, toilet,
hot and cold water, electric lights.
steam heat in cellar, etc.-for a good
farm, preferably on State road, either
north or south of Smyrna. Farm off
the State road would be considered.
Same party has three or four other fine
renting properties to use in same deal
if farm is good and large enough to
warrant it. Address
S. E. R., Smyrna, Del. Post Office.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
LOST

In Smyrna. on Monday morning, Aug.
9th. a sum of money (bsnk notes) either
on Main or Commerce street or at Prices
coal yard. Finder, will be rewarded by re-
turning to The Smyrna Times Office,
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

DR.. Layton Grier of Milford, has
bought two lots on Surf avenue,
shove Virginia avenue, Rehoboth.
and intends to erect handsome cot
tage thereon.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

There will be services as follows at
81 Peters Church next Sunday: Morn
ing Prayer, 1890; Sunday. School,
1l.30.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

The annual election of officers of
tbe Woman's Christian Temperance
Uuion will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal Parsonage next Monday
evening, September 10th, at 7.3O
o'clock. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05
eMYRNA AND VICINITY

Chart Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
The girls Red Cross Glass will
O,aet Saturday afternoon at three
o,clock in the Red Cross Rooms.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
date of che label or wrapper of this
gamer will show the time up to which
your subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

The Times Office closes at noon
every Saturday. Our patrons desiring
to renew their subscriptions or leave
orders for job work will do US favor
to attend to these matters during the
full work days of the week or Satur-
day morning. adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

During a thunder storm, Wednes.
day morning, the Bell Cottage, oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. L. l. Handy
and Miss Laura A. Bell. at Rehoboth,
was struck by lightning but no dam
age was caused. Two other proper
ties on Maryland avenue we're struck
during the storm. Every Evening.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

The Citizens Hose Company, No. L.
desires to thank the ladies who so
ably assisted at their Carnival and
also the public in general for their
generous support in making the affair
a success. &C. w. Cunning, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

DR.. Charles R. Cannon, of George
town, has been appointed by the Pres
ident q first lieutenant in the Dental
Reserve Corps of the U. S. army.
DR.. Cannon is a son of Postmaster
and Mrs. C. R. Cannon. of Blade 8
and graduate of the University of
Maryland Dental Department. class
of 1916.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

l.. n. Odell of the Frost Gas Com
pany who has the new bench almost
ready awaiting q few parts from the
factory, makes an announcement to
the public in another column. Mr..
Odell is doing all possible to keep
customers supplied and hopes soon to
have plenty of gas for everybody.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

Jack Sudler. who has been employed
oy W. G. Beatty, the plumber, left
MS employ Monday to accept a posi-
tlon with R. E. Long. Mr.. Beatty,
who has built up a fine trade as a
thorough, practical mechanic, contem-
plates having an experienced man
With him before the fall and winter
rush starts in and will be better fixed
tnau ever to take care of the trade.
All orders left with him will receive
prompt attention. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

At meeting of the directors of
the Delaware City National Bank
last Friday morning the resignation
of the president, P. J. Mulligsn, was
acted upon. Mr.. Cleaver, forerly
cashier, after resigning that Office
was elected president. C. Earl Baum
who for number of years has been
teller, was chosen cashier. A new
teller will be appointed soon.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

The price of No. 1, Northern spring
wheat was fixed at go a bushel, at
Chicago. for the 1917 crop last week
by the Wheat Fair Price Committee,
headed by H. A. Garfield, whose find
lngs reached after three days delib-
Grafton, were submitted to and ap-
proved by President Wilson. Labor
representatives on the committee voted
hrst for S184 and the farmers for
$3.50. After a long discussion the
compromise at So 20 was approved
unanimously.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

The last of the old frame buildings
on South State street, Dover. owned
by Hon. George V. Massey, where he
lived for many years, has been moved.
The lot on which this building stood
will be added to the property of Christ
P. E. Church A walk from the
State street side will be laid to the
church. The old parish building will
be moved back on the present lot and
an addition BUILT. which will be pro-
Vided with all modern cUnveniences.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-05

Wheat '''''''''' '..... I8O
sheIled Corn. '''''''''''
PRODUCE. 10
,e uer dozen. ..'''-'''''''''''''' %
CHICKENS. ''''''''' % %
Young Chl'NeiS''''''''... ..''...... IA l6
Ducss. ........,.;'' -; ''''''' .. 80 SS
SSo,sfoes white per basket..'..'''.'''.'''' " %
Ccuntry Lard...........'''''' "'.'''''''''''''''
LIVE STOCK.
.1vas per pound. 10 A'I2
seaf dresstd. 10
SMYRNA AND VICINITY
Chart Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
The girls Red Cross Glass will
oaet Saturday afternoon at three
o,cIock in the Red Cross Rooms.
There will be services as follows at
e. Peters Church next Sunday: Morn
ing Prayer, 1890; Sunday School,
11.30.
WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
date of che label or wrapper of this
oauer will show the time up to which
your subscription is paid.
DR.. Layton Grier of Milford, has
bouoht two lots on Surf avenue,
shove Virginia avenue, Rehoboth.
and intends to erect a handsome cot
tage thereon.
The annual election of officers of
tbe Wcman's Christian Temperance
JInion will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal Parsonage next Monday
evening, September 10th, at 73O
o'clock. Secretary.
The Citizens Hose Company, No. /,
desires to thank the ladies who so
ably assisted at their Carnival and
also the public in general for their
generous support in making the affair
a success. &C. w. Cunning, Sec'y.
The Times Office closes at noon
every Saturday. Our patrons desiring
to renew their subscriptions or leave
orders for job work will do US favor
to attend to these matters during the
full work days of the week or Satur-
day morning. adv.
During a thunder storm, Wednes
day morning, the Bell Cottage, oc
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. L. l. Hand.
and Miss Laura A. Bell. at Rehoboth
was struck by lightning but no dam
age was caused. Two other proper
ties on Maryland avenue we're strucl
during the storm. Every Evening.
DR.. Charles R. Cannon, of George
town, has been appointed by the Pres
ident first lieutenant in the Dents
Reserve Corps of the U. S. army
DR.. Cannon is a son of Postmaste
and Mrs. C. R. Cannon. of Blade
and a graduate of the University O
Maryland Dental Department. clas
of 1916.
l. n. Odell of the Frost Gas Con
pany who has the new bench almoi
ready awaiting few parts from tt
factory, makes an announcement I
the public in another column. M
Odell is doing all possible to kee
customers supplied and hopes soon
have plenty of gas for everybody.
At a meeting of the directors
the Delaware City National Bar
last Friday morning the resignsti'
of the president, P. J.. Mulligan, W
acted upon. Mr.. Cleaver, forer
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-28
WINTER VISITORS SOON
LEAVE FOR WASHINGTON

Rear Admiral Royal Rodney niger
soil and Mrs lngersOll who have been
occupying the Spring bungalow on Ivy
Lane during the winter Will take their
departure Sunday for Washington.
The lngersolls have been Ddyaona
winter residents for several sea
sons, having. until this season, been
guests at the Ivy Lane Inn. and have
mnumerable friends here. While IN
Washington they viii visit their son
Lieut.. Commander Il r. Ingersoll. for
short stay, thence going to their
home in LaPorte, Ind
A person of national distinction iii
naval affairs, Rear Admiral lngersoll
mas been active as d naval officer III
all parts of the world During the
Spanish American war he distinguish
ed himself as commander of supplies
later creditablv acting AS chief Of the
stan of the Atlantic Fleet which went
r0m Hampton Roads to the Pacific
The work of his pen is also worthy
Oelng author of the text book of Ord
nance and Gunnery which is used
] Is an authority on this subject. His
other works include Exterior Balli5
ucs and Elastic Strength OF Guns