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Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
Former St. Georges Postmaster Dead

Former ST. Georges Postmaster Dead
Theodore Jones, aged "a. former
postmaster of St. Georges, was laid to
rest in the st. Georges cemetery. Mon
day. Deceased was one Of the first
70 enlist when Captain Charles Corbit |
and Lieutenant Henry Reybold raised |
Company C of the First Battalion Del
aware Calvary. Their day came at
Westminster when the companies
dashed into Jeb Stuart's thousands.
Theodore Jones was promptly shot
through the breast and lung, the con-
ical bullet just lodging under the skin
of his back. He was carried into
neighbor's house and with tender
nursing and good medical attention
was saved for future usefulness. He
was postmaster at St. Georges during
two administrations. Justice of the
peace, and treasurer of the st. Georges
Cemetery Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Langrell Lose Son
Gilbert C. Langrell, aged 6 years.
son of George w. and Elsie (SheltOn)
Langrell, of Chester, Pa, formerly
of Smyrna. met an untimely death
Thursday by being run over by big
auto truck at 18th and Madison streets
that city. A bright, happy little fell
low, his death, so sudden and without
warning, has called forth unusual
sympathy. He was in the act of eros
sing the street when struck. HE re-
mains were brought to Smyrna and
funeral services were held Sunday
with interment at Glenwood cemetery.
Charles A. Beck Dies in Philadelphia
Charles A Beck son of the late
Edward Beck died this morning at his
home LA North Yewdell Street, Phil
adelphia after a lingering illness.
He is survived by his widow and three
children: Mrs. George brewer OF
PIumsteadville. Pa. and Frank and
Eugene Of Philadelphia. Funeral
services at his late residence Friday
J evening and interment at GlenwooC
Cemetary, Smyrna, Saturday, or
: arrival noon train.
Former Resident Thoroughfare NecI
Oscar Deakyne, aged 81. Of New
York, son of the late Jacob Deakyne
of Thoroughfare Neck, died last week
His remains were brought to Smyrn
Monday morning and interment tool
!. place at Friendship cemetery. tn
family burrying grounds. Beside
his family the deceased had a numbe
of relatives in Thoroughfare Neck.
Death of William M. Still, Aged SO
! William M. Still, aged So, fo
@ years an employee at the old til
yard, died Saturday after a linger
q ing illness. He leaves besides hi
q wife, several children including Mrs
: Willis Truitt. Funeral services too
place yesterday with interment g
= Glenwood cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Personals. MIR. and Mrs. William
Boyce, of Pennsgrove, spent the week
end with Mr.. George c. Chambers. -
Mrs. Eugenis Allen spent Monday in
Wilmington. Miss Marguerite Roulp.
of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bice. Mr.. John
Houston, of Wilmington, spent the
week end with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Neal Collins and two children
Eleanor and John, are visiting Mrs.
Laura Collins. Mr.. John Durborough,
of Wilmington. spent the week-en
with Miss Virgil Reese. Mrs. A
Gray is spending some time in Will
mington. Miss Nellie Nicholson, Of
Wilmington, is spending some time
with Miss Virgil Reese.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Members of Ewell Nj. P. Circuit
Churches as we'll as Clayton and
Smyrna citizens in general, are glad to
note that Rev. &c. Graham has been
reappointed to Clayton for another
year. Rev. Mr.. Graham is popular with
his congregations and has been doing a
great work in building up, not only
Ewell Church. this town, but the
country appointments on the circuit
as well.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Aliens Foot-E Ease for the Troops.
Many wsr zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to shake into
your shoes, for use among the troops, because it
gives rest and comfort to tired, aching, swollen
feet and makes walking easy. At druggists
everywhere, 25c.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Preaching at Ewell M. P. Church
Sunday at 10 3Oa.m.; Sunday School.
2 p. m. preaching, 7.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Mrs. Ruth Lynn, of Chicago, Mrs.
N. G. Severson's sister of Clayton,
had an awful fall both hurting her
arm and knee and had several stitches
taken over the right eye. But we
hope she will recover soon.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

The Official Board will meet Friday
evening, April 20, at St. Paul M. E.
Church.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Mother dray's Sweet Powders fOrchlldren
Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders move and regulate the Bowels aud are
pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers
25c. Sample free Address A. s. Olmsted, Le
Roy N "
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Services at St. Paul M. E. Church
Sunday at 10 p. m. Sunday School,
2 p. m. ; preaching, 7.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Prayer Meeting at Ewell M. P.
Church Wednesday evening at 73O
O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Rev. &c. Graham, pastor of Ewell
M. P. Church has returned from Bal
timore where he attended the M. P.
Conference.
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CLAYTON.

Prayer meeting at st. Paul M. E.
Church Thursday evening at 7.3O
O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
TOWNSEND.
Townsend Dramatic Club Clears $96
From Home-Talent Entertainment
Personals

Townsend, April II. The Town
send Dramatic Club gave a delightful
play-"Civil Service''-in the High
School Building Thursday night for
the benefit of the new stage recently
built in the assembly room. Later
there will also be another play given
by the club under the management of
Miss Ethelwyn Moloney, entitled /:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
SPORTS
Giants HdDe One of Best
 Teams EDer Put Together

, pitcher can figure on a tough batter anj once he gets rid of him there is a fec ing of relief when the soft guy comE up. But on this club there is not a battr who can be disposed of without fndig another right behind him who is justas tough. There ain't a man on the cluhto whom pitcher could afford to giY a base on balls so as to get at the fext one"
 And then Mclean made another ober- vation which may be surprise to Iany fans.
 That fellow Robertson, in the out field Is the best natural hitter lever saw in my life" said Larry. If f had as much ambition to be a gre5 ball player as Ty Cobb or Iris Speakf he'd be in class by himself. Didn't yfl ever notice the vicious, natural way heswings that stick?
 Then look at the next two ren! I guess some pitcher will think thai George
 Burrs and Benny Kauff are Sft, eh2 Then when they pass those up hey find themselves in more trouble facng zim- melmann, Holke, Herzog and Fletcher.
 Yes and I forgot about that IcCarthy behind the bat. Just show me rhere you are going to pick up a stronge' ball club than that. Of course. there is always q chance of something happerng to a pitching staff, but Mac has enough of those to do two ordinary teams. You can't lick 'em, that's all."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
GREATEST LIST IN RECENT YEARS ID
 RUN IN MARATHON
Annual Race Has Largest Entry List in Past 21 Years-NUmber of
 Stars Entered

Boston, April 15.-The American Mara thon race to be held under the auspices of the Boston Athletic association next Thursday over the 25 roads between Ash land and this city had q field of 60 run ners entered up tonight, forming one of the highest lists in the q years of the event.
 Two Greeks, Antonius Encyclopedias of Pelos and Shiros Catapodis of Lefgada. have come here to uphold the honors of their countryman, Pheidipedes, in the memorable run with dispatches from the plains of Marathon to Athens.
 The martial feature of the faces origin is to be emphasized this year in con neetion with the recruiting activities for the United States land and sea forces among the crowd estimated at between 1S0,000 and 25o0O0 which annually gathers for the contest.
 The entrants include the winners of the first three places in last years run, Ar thur Roth of this city; Villar Kyronen of New York and Sydney Hatch of Chi cago; flames Kolehmainen, the Olympic star at middle distances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Gossip About the Bdrons
 and Baseball In General

President Robert H. Baugh of the Southern association returned Sunday from Nashville. after attending ball games in three towns of the circuit. The leagues chief executive attended the opening games at Atlanta and Chattanooga and then dropped over TO Nashville to witness Saturdays clash between the Barons and the Vols
 MT. Baugh was out to Redwood yes- terday for the first time this season to see the Barons- oppose the Lookouts. The leagues president is of the opinion that baseball in the south will not be greatly affected by the declaration of war
 He also said Atlanta was slightly disappointed in their showing on opening day. '"They had an ideal spring day. said MT. Baugh, and really l expected to see about 12,000 people out to the game. The official attend ance, however, was but slightly over $500.
 Chattanooga turned out remarkably well and I was surprised at their show ing. The new officials have put the pep into baseball at the Lookout park and I am confident they will have a successful season. Cold weather kept
 down the crowd at Nashville.
 Despite the declaration of war, figure that the 1917 season in the Southern league will be the most pros- porous this circuit has ever enjoyed he continued.
 There seems to be greater general interest, from preseason standpoint than I have ever observed in my long connection with the national pastime Last year organized baseball was recuperating from blows dealt by the
 Federal league. This has all beer erased and only memories of that de- funct organization remain with us. | "The addition of one player to tht player limit. the influx of a greater number of cast-offs from the majo, l leagues than has been the custom IT 1 former years, and special rulings tc l insure clean and gentlemanly spor' ! will make for our most successful sea. | son.
 | Special rulings referred to above | constitute a daily report from my staff | of umpires on the game as a whole
 and on the conduct of each ball player 1 The post-season series to be played will also have a tendency to add in | terest to the race for the flag | The Barons looked awfully good yes ! terday and it would do the average l fan good, who witnessed the openins game in which the locals performed 1 like schoolboys. to see the same tear l play as did Moley's youthful aggrega' tion. The Barons unquestionably have 1 a mighty strong team this year and Il 1 will take a stronger team that the Nashville Vols were last year to bea' | the Moleys out of the pennant l Not in the past few years have the 1 Baron players been so interested |:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

rarily as the result of being slightly in- jured by being hit by a pitched ball in the middle of the back. The Kid played third yesterday, but Fred will probably be on the job this afternoon. The pitching staff of the Lookouts must be strengthened as must the outfield if Elberfeld expects to land first division berth Outfielder Harper, a new man from Detroit is expected al any time by Elberfeld He will take Bowdens place in left
 If the Kid can latch on to another good hurler and at the same time keep the club instilled with the real pep, the Look outs must be considered in the race. Otherwise, they will be among the also ran.'
 The Barons are in second place this
 morning. Should the Chicks win over
 the Pels this afternoon and the Barons
 again defeat the Lookouts, Moley's crew
 would move into a tie with the Dobbers
 for the lead. Let's hope so!
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the game. All want to win the rag
 and in addition all are equally as anX-
 ious to put forth their best efforts
 every day. Moley isn't predicting any but nevertheless the Barons certainly
 look fine.
 Billy Southworth. the new outfieid- CT, will arrive in the city today, but
 he will hardly be played in today's
 game against the Lookouts. Naturally
 Q player after travelling for about four
 days and nights would not feel like
 playing a full game. He will most likely be out in uniform and will work
 out with the Barons prior to the start of the contest
 Southworth will be played in right field. Moley would not say last night who he would farm to make room for the new gardener. It will probably le either Ernie Burke, one of the surplus pitchers or Ray Jansen. He comes to the Barons with repu- tation of being first-class fence "buster" Last year he pounded out 12 home runs eight triples and 31 doubles and in addition swiped 32 bases and scored 92 runs. He is not veteran and should make the Barons valu- able man.
 The Lookouts are here for a couple of
 more games. Jim Allen southpaw, will probably pitch for the Elberfeld clan this afternoon while Arthur Johnson or Karl
 Black will be on the hill for the Barons Incidentally, this is the first Ladies' Day of the season, and large number of the fair sex are expected out to look the Barons over. Last season the average attendance on Ladies Day was almost 300t and officials are expecting this record tC be surpassed this year. The sale of sea- ! son tickets to date indicates that this
 mark will be considerably bettered. l George Foster, former sporting eorrol | of the Chattanooga Times, and now sec retary of the Lookouts, is with the club i Foster expresses the opinion that the
 Lookouts will be in the fight for the rag
 all the season, but he also believes the Barons will be in the hunt. l ''We were all placed under bond follow ing the staging of the Sunday game 1T l Chattanooga he said, 'but I believe we will win out in our fight to have games on the Sabbath There is strong op position to the movement in Chattanooga
 but am confident we will be cleared. i lover 4SO0 people were out for the game and fully 1000 more would have beer i there had they not been afraid of tht
 game being stopped. Sunday baseball is | the desire of the public of Chattanooga and we hope we can succeed in having il | legalized."
 l Foster will return to his work on the Times when the baseball season closes | in September.
 1 The Lookouts are in fine condition as ! the result of their unusual activities as l training exercises. but the Elberfeld clar doesn't appear near as strong as the | Barons. The Kid will make his boy!
 scrap, however, and that will count g 1 lot.
 l Fred Graft is out of the game tempo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Barons Cop First Struggle From Lookouts

That John McGraw has the best base ball aggregation ever put together-and that goes for the old Giants the old Cubs, the old Athletics and all the rest of them-is the unqualified opinion of Larry Mclean, now out of job and looking for same, writes Bozeman Bulger in the New York World.
 I accidentally bumped into the for mer Giant. Cardinal and Red catcher in West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth street.
 Say" he called out, what's the mat ter with some of these birds giving me a chance this year as pinch hitter? could make good, couldn't I?'
 He was assured that lot of the ball players thought he could, and also that Manager Mathewson of the Reds had even declared that he would be disposed to give him a job if there was room.
 "Fd certainly like to play for old Gum boots (Matty's pet name among the players), because I think he's going to make a great manager. That old boy knows as much as any of them, and there is no doubt that he was the best pitcher in the world. Honestly" declared Larry with emphasis, "I never knew how easy catching could be until I handled Matty. It was like sitting in a rocking chair. guess I'll write to him."
 What do you think of the racer" 1 inquired of this eccentric fellow, who probably knows as much about the in- side of baseball as anybody in the coun- try Larry laughed.
 Why, that's a cinch," he said. "The Giants will walk in. They've got the best ball club there that I ever saw, and I've piped off a lot of 'em in my day. I'm glad to see it. too. You know, I never was sore at McGraw letting me out It was coming to me, I guess"
 Who will be able to give them a fight?" I asked.
 *Nobody." he replied solemny. "The Giants have the biggest snap in the world. Nothing less than a miracle can beat 'em. Why, did you ever stop to think what a strain that club is to an opposing pitcher? Usually, you know, a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Rheumatism Has Never Been Cured by Liniments or Lo- tions, and Never Will Be.

You never knew of Rheumatism that most painful source of suffering being cured by liniments, lotions or other external applications. And you will never see anything but temporary relief afforded by such makeshifts.
 But why be satisfied with temporary relief from the bangs of pain which are sure to return with increased se- verity, when there is permanent relief within your reach? Science has proven that Rheumatism is a disordered con dition of the blood. How then can sat isfactory results be expected from any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
HERE IS ONE THING THAT
 IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE

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 A valuable book on Rheumatism and it's treatment, together with expert medical advice about your own indi- vidual case. will be sent absolutely free. Write today to Medical Department Swift Specific Co.,. 3s Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
CRACKERS EASILY
 WIN OVER GULLS

Mobile, April 16.-Atlanta hit Wiley hard and often today and also took ad- vantage of the miserable fielding of the Mobile team, the visitors winning to g.
 Sheehan was a puzzle until the ninth in- ming, when a belated rally was staged, during which seven hits scored four runs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
ROBINSON PITCHES
 TRAVELLERS TO WIN

Little Rock, April 16.-Robinson kept Nashville's seven hits well scattered today and Little Rock won 2 to 0. Little Rocks runs were the result of triples by Manning and Tincup, foi- lowed by a single by Shortstop Stew enson, who was playing his first game with the locals. The score:
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SUMMARY Two-Base Hits-Clark, Smith. Three-Base Hit-Clark Stolen Bases-Ellis 3, Smith Double Play-Knowlson Sheehan to Elberfeld
 Sacrifice Hits-Sheehan, Ellis. Bases on Balls-Knowlson 6, Perry man l.
 Left on Bases-Birmingh 6. Cha. tanooga '.
 Hit by Pitched Balls-Perryman GEL berfeld), Knowlson CWebb). struck Out-Perryman 1, Knowl- son 3.
 Time of Game-2:15. umpires-Hart and Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Rr FRED RODEKER

Fancy Tommy I<nOwIsOn was wild the Baron-LOOkout series at Ricl~woOd yesterday and the local crew reSis- tered a to 2 victory over Kid FL berfeId's clan. making the fourth straight victory for MoIey's men and four out of the five games played for the season. The day was ideal for baseball but only about 15o0 fans were on hand to witness the sIaughter of the 'NoOGans.
 Preacher Perryman made his second appearance on the mound at Redwood this season and held the Lookouts safe until his teammates have given him a safe lead. He was hit freely at times, but when the bases were occupied, the parson frightened and was real stingy in dishing out safe drives, especially during the latter part of the game.
 Tommy Knowlson's downfall came through his wildness. Then, too, his sup port was very faulty, especially in the outfield. He walked six men and hit one in four innings, but he settled down in the latter part of the game and forced the Barons to hit the ball.
 safe hit was registered off his de- livery in every session. In all, ten safe wallops are credited to the Barons, but four of these were of the fluke variety. All materially aided in the scoring.
 BARONS GET GOOD START
 The Barons scored enough runs in the first inning to win tn game. Kid Caton was walked as an opener, Knowlson fail ing to put single ball across the platter Doc Johnston sked to left on the first ball pitched him. Cecil Coombs was walked. Danny Clark laced line drive to left. Dave Paddock fielded the ball awkwardly and it sailed over his head. Both Caton and Coombs scored on the wallop. Danny halted at third. Ruhe Ellis drove a long liner to left field, which Paddock captured, but Danny scored.
 Another tally was added in the second frame. Ray Jansen was safe on Shee- hans error. Red Smith drove a line drive to center field and Tim Bowden mis- judged it, Ray scoring and Red halting at second
 In the third, a couple more were reg istered. Cecil CoombS was walked as a starter Danny Clark doubled down the third base line Rube Ellis cracked a sim gle to left and Cecil scored. Danny was held at third. Bill Webb was hit by d pitched ball and the bases were clogged Ray Jansen struck out and Red Smith popped to Jake Pitler Knvwlson couldr' t locate the platter for Preacher Perryman and the Baron finger walked, forcing Danny Clark home. Caton ended the in ming with pop fly to short.
 BARONS SCORE TWO MORE
 Another pair was added in the fourth. With one down, Cecil Coombs walked. He was caught off first by Knowlson, how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
HOYT HIT HARD AND
 PELS DOWN CHICKS

New Orleans, April 16.-The Pelicans hit Wade Hoyt at opportune times today and took the first game of the series with Memphis, to l. Walker, though gener- ally unsteady, was tight in the pinches. Manager Mike Donlin and Shortstop De- bard of Memphis were banished from the park for arguing over Umpire Moran's decision in the sixth inning when Stans- bury scored from second on Higgins sim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
SEVERAL CHANGES
 IN CRACKERS LINEUP

Atlanta, April 1s-(Spcial)-Second
 Baseman Cable will join the Crackers this week. Infelder ClanV has been re- leased to make room fo him. Pitcher Hess will also join the Eeam in Mobile Other changes are expected to follow shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Alexander Outpitched

Boston. April 16.-Barnes outpitched Alexander today and Boston defeated Philadelphia, to 1. The local twirler also was forced to contend against a hand leap imposed by the poor fielding of Maranville and Evers. Philadelphia only score came in the sixth inning on pass. Banerofts single and Whitted's secri- fee fly. Score R. H. F.. Philadelphia s..... 900 o01 0O0-l Q Boston .............o00 GOO POI G0*-3 ,
 Batteries Alexander and Kilifer; Barnes and Gowdy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
INFIELDER GETZ
 GOES TO CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, April b.-Inelder Getz of the Brooklyn club WIS today obtained by the Cincinnati Natiorals. Brooklyn asked for waivers on the Mayer and Cincinnati obtained him for the wafer price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Games Today

Philadelphia at Boston. New York at Brooklyn. Pittsburg at Cincinnati. St. Louis at Chicago.
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Summary: Two-base hits, Mayer, Reil- ly. Sacrifice hits, Bridwell, Reilly, Per kins, Sheehan. Stolen bases, Bridwell, Midl1iff Double plays, Mayer to Munch; Reilly Cunassisted); Golvin to Reed to Golvin; Layden to Griffith. Hits. Wiley II. with runs in 8 innings Pieh, 1 hit with runs in 1 inning Struck out, Wiley 1. Sheehan 4. Base on balls, Wiley 1. Sheehan ,. Time. 2:15. Empires, OToole and Chesnutt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Games Today

Chattanooga at Birmingham Atlanta at Mobile,
 Nashville at Little Rock. Memnhis at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Results Yesterday

Boston 8. Philadelphia 1. New York ,, Brooklyn Q. Pittsburg 8, Cincinnati 4. St. Louis ,, Chicago 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Barons Cop Opening TiH
 Of Series From LOOkOutS
Tommy Knowson Is Wild and Ineffective Barons Have Lit tie Trouble in Winning Fourth Straight-Preacher
 Perryman Strong With Bases Occupied
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday
Played. Won. Los

Birmingham s. Chattanooga 2. Little Rock 2. Nashville 0. Atlanta s. Mobile 3.
 New Orleans 6, Memphis f,