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Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
!. N. OOELL LEAVES GAS OFFICE

Popular Manager of Frost Gas Com
panY Accepts Position in Alabama
l. N Odell, who, since the Frost
Gas Company purchasd the Smyrna
Gas Works, has been manager Of the
local plant for the Company, has tend
cred his resignation which has been
accepted and will leave about the mid
die of March for Godsden, Alabama,
where he has accepted a position as
efficiency engineer with the Gulf
States Steel Company. The announce
ment that the Gas office and Smyrna
is to lose the services of Mr.. Odell is
being received with sorrow and regret
thru the community. Since coming
to Smyrna Mr.. Odell and his family
have made many friends and have
endeared themselves to the commun-
ity with more than the usual ties that
bind so near strangers together, but
better opportunity in every way
opened up to MIR. Odell and he simply
could not afford to stay in Smyrna as
much as he was interested in his work
and in the people. He leaves with
the regret but good wishes of many
friends.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
MANY POTATOES ARE FROZEN

Farmers Down State Report Severe
Losses From Those Buried in Ground
Many of the farmers in this section
are again suffering losses from frozen
potatoes, which had been buried in
the ground to keep until spring. AS
a rule the potatoes are buried only
from 18 to 24 inches, which in past
years proved sufficient to keep them.
On account of the severe cold weather
this year, many have lost great guam
titles, and as the price is very high.
the loss is keenly felt. V. T. Bur-
ton, farmer near Seaford, stored
400 baskets in the fall, at least two
and one-half feet below ground. He
dug them out one day last week to
ship, and was much surprised when
he learned that $50 baskets were
frozen. His loss is about $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
CENTURY CLUB MEETINGS

Last Friday the Club Met at Mrs. Far
reIl's and This Friday at Mrs. Jacobs
The meeting last Friday afternoon
of the Twentieth Century Club was
held at the home of Mrs. Sara Farrell.
Mrs. Charles LeFevre, Chairman Of
Education, arranged the program.
"Red Cross Shipping" Reading,
"The Life of Mary Lyon" Mrs. Le-
Fevre; Victrola Selection; Reading.
''The Life Of Education" (by Alice
Freeman Palmer), Mrs. Van Horn /;
Reading, Miss Laura Bell. The meet
ing Friday, February Is, will be held
at the home of Mrs. w. F. Jacobs.
Program in charge of Miss Helen P.
Start. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
DON'T KILL EGG-LAYING HENS
Order Prohibits Staying Until MAY J.
Gain Five Million Dozen Eggs

Five million dozen eggs will be
added to the nations food supply be-
cause of an order which has just been
put into effect prohibiting the killing
of egg-laying hens at any time before
May l. The hen will thus become
one of the country's war wards and It
will be a crime punishable at the
discretion of the food administration
to WELD an ak over her sacred head.
Not only are farmers and others pro-
bibited from killing her, but transpor-
tation companies are forbidden TO
carry her, dead or alive, and Dealers,
wholesale and retail, must not interfere
with her egg-laying proclivltles'
The slaughter of ronsters may continue
as usual, and chickens which have not
reached the egg-laying stage OF lie
are still left to the mercy Of the squad
consumer. 1t is the first time IN the
country's history that legal protection
has ever been thrown about the hen.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
MlODLETOWN CASHIER GUILTY
Robert Douglas Former Cashier of
Peoples National Bank Sentenced

Robert Douglas Former Cashier of
Peoples National Bank Sentenced
Robert Douglas, of Middletown,
former cashier of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank. who was indicted by the
Federal Grand Jury Tuesday after
noon, on a charge of altering entries
in the banks books, with intent to
defraud, entered plea of guilty when
arreigned before Judge Edward G.
Bradford, in the United States Dis
trict Court, at noon on Tuesday.
Douglas, who had been on bail for
several months, appeared in court, ac-
companied by Frederick Brady. He
was not represented by counsel and
when asked to plead, said 81 am
guilty of making the false entry, but
not with feloniOus intent. " A plea
of guilt was then entered and Dis
trict Attorney Charles F. Curley
moved that sentence be imposed. In
imposing sentence, Judge Bradford
stated that he would place the mini
mum sentence, which was the costs of
the case, and five years Imprisonment
in the Atlanta, Ca, penitentiary.
The Indictment to which Douglas
pleaded guilty charged him with max
ing false entry of. 81, 200 in the
books of the bank. Douglas did not
appear to be affected.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
MITE SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS
Ladies of Asbury NJ. E. Church Elects
Mrs. William Jacobs President

Ladies of Asbury M. (. Church Elects
Mrs. William Jacobs President
The annual election of the officers
of the Ladies Mite Society of the As
bury Methodist Episcopal Church was
held at the home of the President,
Mrs. Joseph Carter. Saturday evening,
February 5th, with the following re-
suits: President, Mrs. William Jacobs;
Vice-president. Mrs. r. Y. Wallen;
Secretary, Miss Annie Middletown; /;
Treasurer, Mrs. William H. Arm
strong; Parsonage Committee. Mrs.
Edward G. Walls, Mrs. Hirons Cliff
ton, and Miss Bertha Smithers; Col
lectors. Mrs. William H. Baggs, Mrs.
Gilbert S. Wilds, and Mrs. Andrew
D. Cole. At the close of the election
a pleasant time was spent socially and
refreshments were served by the retir-
ing officers. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
DELIGHTFUL KENTON' PARTY

MIR. and Mrs. j. c. Burris and Daugh-
ter Miss Mildred Burris Entertain
Kenton. Feb, 11.-Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Burris and daughter Mildred,
near Kenton, entertained friends on
Saturday evening, February 9th.
Games were played. Music was fur
nished Ey Miss Helen and Lola Pratt.
At late hour guests were invited to
the diningroom where ice cream and
cake was served. Those present were:
Misses Helen Pratt, Lola Pratt, Helen
Wiley, Myrtle Wiley, Mildred Bur-
ris; Messrs. Raymond Elliott, Dewey
Crossley, Gilbert Downs. Aubrey Cook,
Earle Attix, Mr.. and Mrs. John Pratt,
MIR. and Mrs. John Burris.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
LITTLE ROAD WORK TO Be
DONE IN KENT THIS YEAR
COUNTY ROAD ENGINEER OFFICE
AT DOVER ORDERED CLOSED
Need of a Road Engineer Did not Seem
Apparent Last Week When Kent
Levy Court Re-organized for Year


The election of county road engi-
neer for Kent County was postponed
indefinitely at the first meeting of the
new year of the Kent County Levy
Court last Tuesday as it was deemed
unnecessary to have county engineer
at this time or during the coming year
as the probabilities are that very little
road work will he done by either the
State or county, thus Obviating the
necessity of employing an engineer
with expense to the county. The en-
gineer's office in the county court
house was ordered closed and M. W.
Cole, who has assisted in the engi-
neer's office, was instructed to move
the effects of the Office to the county
building and he was instructed to as
sist the Clerk of the Peace and Comp.
troller in getting out the road orders
and other work heretofore done by
the engineers office. The meeting
last Tuesday was the regular monthly
session. Ali the members were pres
ent except commissioners Webb and
HufuaI. Organization for the new
year was effected ss follows: Presi-
dent Of Court, Jonothan L. Hopkins,
(re-elected) solicitor, William Wat
son Harrington; custodian of the
county buildings. Frank jackson. AS
the terms of the Trustees of the Poor
for FIVE of the districts expired with
Tuesdays meeting. re- elections fol-
lowed: Second district. Benjamin H.
Moor; fourth, Isaac L. Johnson
sixth, John G. Cooper; eighth. James
K. Hur1; tenth, William B. Hall.
Dr. John w. james, of Dover, was
reelected Jail physician.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13
FARMERS INSTITUTE COMING

Will be Held in the Century Club Fri
day and Prominent Speakers
The Farmers Institute will be held
in the Century Club, Smyrna, on Fri
day and Saturday of this week. From
the reports that have been coming
from places where the Institutes have
been held they have been more inter-
esting and more instructive than ever
before and the attendance has been
large. Mr.. BIackford, of Ohio, is a
very interesting speaker and is one of
the best farmers in the Buckeye State.
Mr.. BlackfOrd will speak on a number
of topics and on Friday night will de-
liver a popular lecture on 1.-The So
cial side of Farm Life''. Prof. Nc
Cue will be in Smyrna to talk on to-
mato growing and Prof Mitchell on
poultry. 1t is hoped that the weather
will be pleasant and that the Century
Club room will be crowded during all
of the sessions.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13

Use Fire Engine Hose to Clean Streets
The fire engine was out Yesterday
afternoon but not to a fire this time.
The power and the force of water was
used to clean the streets around the
-Four Corners" of ice and slush, as
we'll as to open the culverts.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13

F.E. Postles Re-appointed Magistrate
Governor Townsend to-day reap
pointed Francis e. Postles Justice of
the Peace and notary public for another
term of four years.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13

Annual Town Election Monday, Feb. .25
The annual Town Election will
take place Monday afternoon, Febru-
airy 25, between 2 and 5 o'clock,
when seven Councilmen, a treasurer
and assessor will be elected fer an
other year.
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13

~ service Flag at Jerman Chapel
nav, s'O'lc S service at Jerman Chapel
viii tSuauay evening. Service Flag
iOyi,ss unlurled. Good music. All
Smyrna times., 1918-02-13

o,sstion and Matter of Govern
-'OO' hid TO be Considered-keep-
n'.'' of Farm Records a Necessity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

Sometimes these poisons which are generated by
decaying teeth attack the eyes, or the ear, or the
throat and even serious cases Of spinal disorders
have been known TO come from this cause.
Altogether, it is hard to imagine more destruc
tive agent that can be turned loose on the human
system than a decaying tooth. Your digestive ap-
paratus pay be pretty nearly put out OF business
by these poisons They are taken directly into
the stomach when the food comes in contact with
the decayed tooth in the process of mastication.
And nothing is more unpleasant or far-reachlng
in its baneful effect than impaired digestion.
So, as we said above, we feel convinced that if
you really and THOROUGHLY understood just
how bad thing decaved tooth is YOU would take
steps at once TO have YOURS put into perfect con-
dition and then il is simple matter TO keep them
that way.
We believe that the service we offer you al this
office is superior to what YOU get al most places
and for that reason we believe that you will find
il to your advantage to come to this office when
YOU find that YOU ought TO have dental work done.
We ask your careful consideration Of these facts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
CRACK BAND TO
PLAY A CONCERT
HERE SATURDAY

4 big pre- Fourth" band and con.
cert chorus win 100 staged at tho
Armory Saturday night by the crack
aGsth infantry band from Camp
Lewis and tho Temple and Lloyd
George choruseH.
This IL just ono OF the features
leading to the great Fourth Of July
activity In seattle. to express the
patriotism OF tho times.
Charles u. Davis n busy working
out details.
The National League for woman'a
Service IL assisting In arrangements.
and Mai Gen. and Mrs. II. A. Greene
head the list OF patrons and patron
easeH
Plans for the Fourth OF July cele.
bration proper so forward with
promise of big dolngA. including n
miniature Camp Lewis In the heart
Of Seattle. u night OF street dancing
and community celebration In all the
parks. Proceeds will go 10 the Red
Cross
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
SOLDIERS NEED
ONE CARTON Of
SMOKES A week

one carton OF tobacco week IL
the requirement for every soldier In
France. army officers report. our
noys tn France Tobacco Fund has
already received contributions which
pasa tho 5000. 900 mark. but II a 20.
hacco famine IL not 20 break out In
the army "over there that figure
must he kept going. until Il reaches
many millions. Tho fund has al.
ready sent soc. 900 cartons.
Contributions TO the fund are
small. and Il takes a lot OF them TO
keep tho fund financed successfully
The highest subscription made has
been 800.
There IL no time on the battle
front that "A package OF American
smokes Is not tho most welcome
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

thing In the cantccn. but there are
times when delight at seeing such a
package heave In sight passes all I'm
d.rHtanding.
Private John II. IfuEgitt. OF tho
issth infantry. knows abou, that
time, and IL took more than a card
for him To tell the Tobacco Fund OF
his appreciation.
Here is the way he describes hls
pleasure:
4 have received the welcome
package which was sent thru you
and wish to convey 10 you rry
thanks and appreciation % the work
and time Il has taken for you TO
make possible tho interest by the
public In this fund
Nuddirst Road Seen
The smokes could not have come
at a better time. ana while I arm
writing this letter In my dugout. at
J a. m. am enjoying one on you.
Tho morning I received your pack
age. was ordered into tho trenches
and having rolled my pack and made
ready. started OF on tho mudiicst
roads I have over seen.
After hiking for quite while.
we arrived at r-gimental hcadquar
ters dugout. and were assigned by
our signal officer TO tho various bat.
taiions and companies further for.
ward.
My chum and wcrn 60 70 60
different stations. 40 7 r@lli good hye
10 him and started for my own post.
When l got there found. 20 my
surprise. that 4, was In tho from,
line. and had two instruments. a
telegraph and a telephone
We arranged shifts. had supper
and decided TO set little sleep
before going on duty. tucked my.
self in. fully equipped. expecting TO
have a nice iittie r~.t. but within
two hours wc had three gas alarms.
That meant putting on the mask and
staying awake.
A Lucky Chap
Shortly after. tho boche started his
artillery bombariment. and II jus,
rainod shrapnei and minnlcwcrfcfs
but our artillery went back at him
anu u Naa fooI 10 mar our sufAs
whlstiing on their way.
The next morning. my friend wa
in the hospital. having some Of the
German Minnie picked out Of him
and getting plenty OF res, In a nice
comfortable bed But he always was
a lucky chap.
The weather f. fair. the cats good
and tho only thing lacking were
smokes. Tho ciTare,s which you
cent certainly taste good and FIJI 4
great big lack.
Married men. like myself. who
make large aliotment- and carry
heavy insurance. have TO depend
mostly on tho supply from folks a,
home. you know"
Alice Carroll. 8. Port Ludlow s $50
Mr.. and Mrs. Dandy. 3.os 18th
ave. w .....s.-........ 1000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

We have brought our system of painless dem
tistry to such point of perfection that we are
now able to guarantee to perform practically any
kind of dental work without hurting the patient
a bit This is very important point for your
consideration, too as many people have put off
having necessary dental work done on account of
being afraid that it would hurt them
And then, in addition TO all these things we
ask you TO remember that we have reputation to
live up to-a reputation for fair, square dealing
which it has taken us some years to build up and
which we regard as by far the most valuable thing
we possess.
Be sure that we will take no chances with it..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
DO You Realize the Lurking
Dancers i'm Diseased Teeth 2

Very probably you thoroughly because did, it
Uery that wouldn't permit another day to
your head Without taking steps to haze them fixed
Did you kno.O, for instance, that Whie tooth
pear on outside be perfectly sound and
gue you any pain, that the of there be tiny
pus Which is sioly but surely sng most deadly
poison your syen? Sooner later this poison
give you trouble and might be really serious. This poi
soWIy gathers in the system, generally at joint
vulnerable sposOeilng and inflammation result
compancd by PAIN of course and this is generally dag
nosed rheu,atis" and is laid onto the Weaher and
other impossible
You imagine hoW futile ordinary treatments Oiu be
alleviate this condition. Only thing .OH effectually
and that to right the bottom of it and fix
the tooth aUhich is causing all the trouble.
And Without the aid of expert DENTIST you probably
Dould succeed in finding Dhat causing
the trouble.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

We invite you to call and let one of our experts
give your teeth a thorough examination and tell
you just what is needed to put them into perfect
condition and also just what the cost will be- You
will find that our prices are the very lowest con-
SiStent with the best of work. Remember, this
examination and estimate won't cost you cent
nor place you under any obligation to have work
done unless you want it, But for your own sake,
we advise that you give this matter your early
attention.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
First-We Employ Only Graduate
Registered Dentists

This is a most important thing from your stand
point. A graduate registered dentist has had first
TO spend good many years of hard, patient study
under competent instructors in dental colleges.
Having done this he has then had to go before the
state board of dental examiners and pass thor
ough, searching examination as TO his knowledge
and ability TO practice dentistry. Every operator
in this office is just that type of man and every one
of them has his certificate from the state dental
board hanging right on the wall in front of his
dental chair in plain sight of all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
14O5 Third Avenue
FISH LECTURES WILL
BE CONTINUED HERE

Seattle housewives course in how
to cook fish will be continued for an
other week. under tho instruction OF
Mrs. Evelcne Spencer. by arrange.
ment of the Seattle Chamber of Com
mercc. Lectures will be given Mon.
day. Wednesday and Friday at 2:3o
at the Y. NJ. G. A. and on Saturday
of next week nj the Masonic club
room in the Arcade hall. All ques.
tons regarding fish value and prepa.
ration will be answered gladly by the
fish expert.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

All work that leaves this office is guaranteed
with an ronclad guarantee, which is signed both
by the operator who did the work and by L. R.
Clark, d. d. s.. owner and manager of this office,
who is thoroughly responsible.
This protects you from every possible angle and
simply means that if you are dissatisfied with work
that comes from the Regal Dental Offices that
it is your own fault, because if you will let us
know about it We will make it right for you. -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
DEFENSE COUNCIL MEN
RECEIVE THREAT NOTES

EDWARDSvlLLE. ILL.,, May IT,
Threatening letters. headed with n
heart pierced by n dagger, have been
received from alleged pro-Germans
by defense council leaders connected
with the trial OF IL men. accused OF
lynchlng Robert Pracger. suspected
German agent.
THE first chance we get. off goes
your head some night. We will
show you what tho pro-German can
do" stated tho letters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
DANGER OF T0RPEDOES
is GROWING SMALLER

PARIS. May iT.--'Thcrc was only
one case Of torpcdolng In waters
where American warships arc oper.
ating. during February compared
with ~ In October. and I'm April
there was none" Admiral Wilson dc.
clared today in an interview In the
Matln.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
START BUILDING OF
8 CONCRETE SHIPS

OAKLAND May IL Eight 1900
ton concrete steamers will soon h'
under construction az tho govern
inents own concrete nhipynrd. W
Leslie Comyn. president OF the Far
Francisco shlpbullding Co. an
nouuc~d today. Comyn'H company
built tho stone ship Faith. and viii
superintcnd concrete shipbulldinE
for the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
"FISu POND BRINGs $3.50

Another fish pond" has
brought In money for our Boys
In France Tobacco Fund. Alice
Carroll. years old. arranged
the plan at her home In Port
Ludlow. for the benefit Of the
fund. and made $3.50 Nellie
Sims helped 20 sell popcorn and
added 60 her profits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
MEAD TRIAL ON MAY II

Request that tho trial OF ". II.
Mead, charged with violating the
espionage act. be postponed until
later date. was denied Thursday
morning by Judge jeremiah Neterer
In district court. Mead will come
TO trial May II. ii. T.. Foster is
Mcad's attorney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
Second-Our Equipment is of the Best.

II would be the height of folly to have good
dentists and then not give them the best OF tools
with which to do their work. We spared no ex-
pense when we fitted up this office. Every mod
en appliance for the better performance of pain
less dentistry is included in our equipment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

must please and satisfy YOU when you come 10
us for your dental service. We figure to treat you
in such a manner that you will not only come back
TO us when you need our services in the future,
but that you will also recommend your friends to
us when they are in need of dental work. And we
know that you won't do either of these things unless
you are pleased and satisfied on your first visit to
this office
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17

The next regular meeting ~ the
auxiliary TO Company u, ieist Unit
ell States infantry. will be held in
the Chamber Of Commerce assembly
rooms on Tuesday. May 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-17
Third-We Use the Best of Materials.

We have found by long experience that the best
of materials are the cheapest in the long run. We
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-23
Uptown Grocery Store
Does Large Business

One of the progressive grocery
stores of the uptown district is To-
Gated at Seventh and Maclay. This
store is owned and managed by
Meyer Marcus, who has had a large
experience in the grocery business.
Anything in staple and fancy gro
ceries can be secured at this store.
Quality brands of goods that hereto
fore could only be secured at the
downtown stores can now be secured
from Mr.. Marcus. Everything is
strictly fresh and guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction.
Fresh vegetables and fruits in sea-
son are handled. The vegetables are
bought every day, so that you are
assured of strictly fresh goods.
Smoked meats of all kinds are
handled. The famous United States
Slicing Machine is installed, which
slices dried beef and bologna, boiled
ham, etc, any thickness that is de-
sired. Smoked hams, cream and
Sweitzer cheese are specialties.
A delivery service and telephone
are maintained and quick service as
we'll as quality of goods is the by
word at this store. When in need of
anything in the grocery line. don't
hesitate TO call this store, and you
can get whatever you desire.