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Smyrna times., 1918-01-23
TO DRAFT MEN REACHING p
New Government Registration it is
Thought Will Add 100000 Men

New Government Registration it is
Thought Will Add 100000 Men
The COVE rment las decided on draft
registration of all young men as fast
as they become twenty-One years old
as the means of keeping filled the
ranks of the war army. 1t has de-
cided against raising the draft age
limit above thirty one. An admins
tration bill was passed on Tuesday, at
the request of the War Department,
by Chairman Chamberlain. of the
Senate Military Committee, to register
for draft all men who have reached
81 since June s. 1917, when the
draft law became effective. The ad'
ministratiOn's support seems to assure
its prompt passage. The bill agrees
with the recent recommendations of
Provost Marshall General Crowder.
Other administration bills introduced
on Tuesday by Chairman Chamberlain
at the request of the War Department
will supplement the draft law to make
it workable under conditions that have
developed. One would permit fur
loughing of national army troops for
harvest work or other civilian duty !;
another would eliminate enemy alien
population from basis of calculations
for draft quotas, by making the basis
for each state the number of men
available in class one.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23
GOOD ROAD TALK AT DOVER

State Road Engineer Upham to Read
Papers at Road Builders Association
The United States Department of
Agriculture recently issued bulletin
in which it is stated that $28. 600, 600
was spent during 1916 for rural
roads and bridges. 1t is estimated
that the rural roads of the United
States at the present time cover %,
600 miles, of which approximately IL
per cent are improved with form of
snrfacinq. The mileage of improved
roads is increasing at the rate Of 15, =
600 miles per year. Assuming that
the total mileage of all roads in Della
ware is 8. 900 miles, Delaware would
be Obliged to construct nearly OO
miles of road yearly to keep up her
mart in the Improvement of good roads.
Chief Engineer Charles M. Upham,
of the Delaware State Highway Com
mission will attend the fifteenth an
nual convention of the American Roac
Builders Association and will present
papers on "New Features in Desigr
and Construction of Earth. Sand-clay
Gravel and Water-bound Macadan
Roads and Pavements, and "NeV
Features in Design and CONSTRUCTION
of Bituminous Roads and Treatments
and Cement Concrete Roads and Pave
ments." The convention will be hel
at st. Louis, Mo-, February At.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23
sTRAwRIDERS AT BIRTHDAY
Delightful Evening Spent at Residence
of Mrs. John Morris Near Town

Delightful Evening Spent at Residence
of Mrs. John Morris Near Town
A very delightful birthday party
was given to Misses Ethel Morris and
Ruth Jones by Mrs. John Morris ana
Mrs. Howard Jones at the former
home last Saturday. The day was
passed in social passtime. Later IN
the afternoon the guests were invited
to the dining room which was decor
ated in red and green and was served
with a delightful luncheon. The
guests departed on a strawride'
Those present were: Misses Dorothy
Williams, Mary Robinson, Priscilla
Stevenson, Mary Carey, Ruth jones'
Ethel Morris. Anna Robinson, Rebecca
Dempsey. Eva Stehley, Roberta and
Louise Denney, Edith and Ethel
Jones. Alma Coleman, Mildred Sher-
wood. Elizabeth Mcdowell, Elizabetn
Thornley,, Hilda Robinson, Madeline
Goldsborough, Ellen and Margaret
Slaughter, Gladys Truax, Jeanette
Smith. Mary Ryan, Lillian ROBINSON
Frances Malcom, Laura Lee Corley,
Evelyn Harris and Elizabeth Watson
Messrs. Edward Williams, Franklin
Corley, Theodore Hynson, waiter
Lee. Walter Morris, Wallace Elterich
TAYLOR jackson, Charles McCann
Fletcher Truax, ElwoOd Cosden
Russell Evans. Frank Ryne, Norri
Lafferty, John Lafferty, and Lee
: POore.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23
MEETING OF CENTURY CLUB

oe'ghttul Program Given at Home of
MRS. James P. Hoffecker Last Friday
Inc meeting of the Twentieth
century Club was held last Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. ]. P.
n'.ecker program in charge of Mrs.
= NJ Fowler, chairman of "Social
9efylce. Interesting papers were
!" Teau oy Mrs. Fowler and Miss Bell.
ae meeting of this week, Friday
=, S,'efhoon will be held at the home of
Its Its w. +. Keith, Social Day pro-
gram in charge of Mrs. R. H. Clifton
quo Miss Edith Beck. The members
a.e requested to bring Knitting
tseules s to assist in knitting Squares
Sa J.. an Ambulance Quilt. Any one
n aas'ag wool for the squares are re-
saeS'ed S.; to bring it also. Any dona
n. "us o. wool will be greatly ap
p'eeiated.-COr. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23

Income Tax Man Coming to Smyrna
The Federal Income Tax man Will
be at the Smyrna Postofice next Mon
dav Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day from 8. 80 a. M, to A 80 p. m.'
to answer qestions and assist in fiiing
out blanks. Single men whose net
income is $1,000 and married men
81, 900 must pay a tax.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Frances TYgert, Wife of Herman
S. TYgert Formerly a Resident of
Smyrna, Dies at Broomall, Pa.

S. TYgert Formerly a Resident of
Smyrna, Dies at Broomall, Pa.
Mrs. Frances A. Tygert, aged 67,
wife of Herman S. Tygert, formerly /
of Smyrna, died at the residence of |
her daughter, Mrs E. R. Patten at
Broomall, a suburb of near Philadel- /
phia, Tuesday last, almost suddenly.
She suffered a stroke of paralysis and
lived only a few hours. The sad in
telligence of her death was received
with sorrow by those who knew her in
Smyrna. Her life was one of devo-
ton to her home and children. Be-
sides her husband, who, years ago was
prominently interested in steamboat
interests in Smyrna, being a member
of the old firm of John E. Tygert &
Company. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. E. R. Patten, of Broo-
mall. and two sons George Tygert and
Earl Tygert, of Philadelphia. Flu
neral services were held Thursday and
intermen+ was at Albany. N. Y.
William A. Robinson Dies of Pneumonia
William A. Robinson, aged GA,
died Sunday afternoon at his home on
west Commerce street after a short
illness of pneumonia and heart disease.
His untimely death makes the third
of his household within four months.
His wife died September Is last, and
four weeks ago. January 2. brother,
John W. Robinson, died in the same
home. Mr.. Robinson was all his life
J an industrious man and was q gooC
father. He leaves four daughters
Mrs. Harry X. Palmer, Mrs. w
Lester Smith, and Misses Mary AM
Katherine Robinson. Funeral service
took place at two o'clock to-day from
2 his late residence on Commerce stree
] and interment was made in Odd Eel
lows cemetery, the Rev. Milton Nc
s Cam officiating.
Q Death of Mrs. lydia Wickes, Dover
Mrs. Lydia A. Wicks aged 81
I mother of James C. Wickes. EditC
. and Manager of the Delaware Stet
e News, died yesterday following
q stroke of peraIysis from which st
e never regained consciousness. ST
K was a good woman and highly e.
X teemed in the community. Sever
10 children survive her. Funeral wi
IS take place Friday, interment at II
le old Dover M. E. Cemetery.
~ Clarence j. Jacobs. Formerly Kent'
an Clarence ]. Jacobs, aged %,
er Chpsiertown. Md, son of JOnOth
tn Jacobs, of Kenton, died Saturday las
IN January 10Th. His remains we
10 brought to Kenton where funel
r. services were held in the M.
g Church yesterday, Tuesday, follow
as by interment at Odd Fellows cen
We terry, Smyrna. He is survived by
ali wife.
Mrs. Hiram ReedY, Formerly of Do
Mrs. Reedy, wife of Hiram Rec
e for many years a resident and ma
91' q, of Dover, but for fifteen or m
y years a resident of Philadelphia, d
Io' last week. The remains were tai
tn Milford for interment.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23
KENT FARM BUREAU NAMES
CHAIRMEN FOR COMMUNITIES
EDWARD DONOVAN TO LOOK AZ
TER SMYRNA-CLAYTON VICINITY
Mrs. Theodore Cavender of Smyrna is
Named as Assistant to Mr.. Dono-
van-Will Meet Here Tuesday

Kent County Farm Bureau, organ
ized at Dover last Friday, has begnn
active work. Those named for chair
men of communities are: Smyrna,
Ed Donovan; Blackiston, David Knots;
Kenton, Harry Clark; Downes Chapel,
Eugene Attix; Hartly, Henry Will
liams; Wiley's Schoolhouse, Robert
Wiley; Leipsic, john Tarburton;
Cheswold, Thomas D. Garrison; Dover,
Walker Miff1in; st. Jones Neck, B.
H. Moor; Wyoming. F. c. Bancroft;
Magnolia, Herbert Richardson; Viola.
Ed Todd; FELTON,, Joseph Stewart;
Hollandsville. Alfred Dill; Peters
turg. W. ]. Chambers; Harrington.
Alfred Raughley; Houston, David
Vineyard; Pennington, w. M. Tharp;
Milford, j. w. Skewis; Frederick,
Herman Vinyard.
Mrs. Theodore Cavender for Smyrna
The following named women have
been ratified as assistants to the chair
men: Mrs Theodore Cavender, Mrs.
Ross Numbers, Mrs Harry Clark,
Mrs. Ed. Daley, Mrs. Robert Wiley,
Mrs. Noble Jerman, Mrs. VIC. Savin,
Mrs. K. L. Cowgirl. Mrs. R. H.
Wilson, Mrs. William Dickson, Mrs.
Charles Jolls, Mrs. H. c. Richardson,
Mrs. George w. Collins, Mrs. EC
Todd, Mrs. John Heyd. Mrs. Clifton
Mrs. Willard lester, Mrs. Chambers
Mrs. w. NJ. Smith, Mrs. Wharton
Mrs. LoAand, Mrs. w. w. Day, Mrs
W. C. Smith, Mrs. Ida Rosa, Mrs
Herman Vinyard, Mrs. Smjthers.
r Farm Bureau to Meet Here Tuesday
e The first meeting of the Kent Count
a Farm Bureau, will be held in Smyrn
e next Tuesday afternoon at 1. 3
e o'clock at the Smyrna Opera House
+ Mr.. E. H. Donovan, the communit
u chairman, is anxious for large turr
i out at this meeting. Every farmt
e interested in bettering his crops {
we'll as the solving of his labC
troubles and the like, should identif
," himself with this new Kent Counf
If organization An interesting progra
IN is being outlined for the SmyrI
t, meeting. The use of nitrate as Il
re dressing will be explained and at t
al same time opportunity Will be Civ
E. for filling in order blanks. This W
ed be an opportunity to buy nitrate at
e. much lower cost than it can be s
a cured elsewhere.
Permanent Committee to be Name
er The permanent community co
Iv. mittee of the Farm Bureau will
,or elected at this meeting. The Fa
ire Bureau is growing with leaps &
led bounds and all live wide awake far
.en ers and farm women should belol
The cooperative buying of high gr'
livestock will also be discussed at
meeting. In the middle west there
a great shortage of feed due to
early frosts killing the corn before
nee was mature and some of the b
n breeders are selling very good st
rtv at a sacrifice. New Castle county
and already ordered three carloads
and number of good speakers will be
sr's hand so you will find the meet
was worth while attending. Even if
in are not a member come to the M
tied ing and learn what the farm hur
cor is doing.
we'd
- @00R DnAn TAIK AT nov
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23

6 Inch Snow Fall Makes Fine Sleighing
The record breaking winter weather
keeps up. Sunday night the thermOm-
eter registered according to reports,
8 degrees above zero. Monday night
and Tuesday, 6 inches of snow fell and
good sleighing is being had, with
some exciting bouts among the local
horsemen.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23

Dr.J.S. Cobb Buys Farm Near Smyrna
DR.. J. S. Cobb of Clayton has
purchased the 1914 acre farm of Her
bert Davis near Smyrna, formerly the
Joseph H. Primrose farm, for 81, 700.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-23

offices and Business Places
Stores H,Close Down in Smyrna
Gene, "oDday o,,o Almost Like Sunday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31

Ss07 Sacto Ave-, Sacramento, Cal.
81 had Stomach Trouble for 10
years, which became so bad that got
Stomach Cramps tao or three times
a sOeek.
After years of terrible torture, /
read about 'Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit
Liver Tablets, and sent for trial box
and wrote that it was the last remedy
would use--if 'Fruit-a-tives' did not
help me, would die.
After taking the trial box, felt
better, so kept on taking 'Fruit-a-
tives' for nearly year, and am thank
full to.say 'FyHit-a-tives' sa0ed myI
1t also saved a friend from an
operation for Stomach Trouble, after
he had given up all hope of getting
well". Mrs. +. S. STOLZ.
zoe. a box, 6 for s.. so, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, N, Y.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31

The tam is appearing again. 1t
seems one season cannot be ushered in
without the escort of some version of
this coquettish ever-appealing hat
Surely, the college girl needs one. An
imported model shown in one of The
shops is developed in a bright plaid
WOODEN material. Doesn t tobogganine,
and skating and ice hockey seem more
fascinating if this attractive tam could
be your Identification card in the crowd
Louise is showing one in black satin
with an all-over design of soutache
braiding in beige color. This would be
more appropriate for mid season and
fall wear.
The one-piece dress is here to stav.
The one Illustrated is developed in
serge and satin. The new kimono
sleeves are low and baggy under the
arms. The surpliee closing neck is col
larless, although it may be trimmed
with large shawl-collar if desirable.
Note the long skirt: all froelxs are pre-
dieted to be at least ankle-length for
street, and long trains are being shown
for evening. To be appreciated. how
ever, what is more alluring than long.
narrow skirts, with the additional
trains for evening?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31
The Cattle Shortage.

Probably nothing better illustrates the
present food shortage than figures as
to the depletion of the worlds cattle
herds. When the German army retired
after its big advance into France. il
swept before it from France and Belgium
10000 cattle, all of which were lone
ago slaughtered. BY the end of 1915
French herds had decreased $500. 900 head
and year later the French cattle short.
age was reported to be l0.S00, 900 animals.
In Denmark, under recent order. one
fourth of the hogs were killed. and if is
estimated that one-half now have been
slaughtered. There is no longer food
Tor them For the same reason Holland
has had to kill l,000,000 of her cattle.
England, IN order to raise more grain.
has been compelled to pillow ND 1904 600
acres of grassland reducing her cattle
raising ability by just so much. Alto
gether, according to the food admins
tration, since the war began, there has
been decrease in European herds of
2s.0OO,0OO cattle and 55,000,00 sheep. As
against this decrease there has been in
the United States an increase Of only
~ per cent. in 1916 and As per cent in
1917 IN the number of our cattle other
than milch-cows, and our entire total
OF such cattle at the beginning of 1918
was only 43. 00.-Lewis Theis in the
June Century.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31

at school that one can t think of the
days spent in acquiring higher knowl-
edge without unconseiouslv forming n
mental picture of young effervescent
creatures bubbling over with JOY, ex-
changing condolences over the tea cups.
Of course these gala occasions call for
soft pretty dress that is youthfnllv
simple and still stately enough for the
affected grandeur of the meagre repast.
And here is frock to wear. 1t is
developed in blue green satin and verv
dark yellowgreen Georgette for the
eulmpe. The entire effect is charming
but only the fair freshness of youth
could attempt and wear successfully
these beautiful yet trying colors.
But then there is the lecture time
to be considered Serge frocks, espe-
claily the new slip-on variety, are quite
desirable for classroom wear This
style of dress fills the requirements
of looking trim and neat and vet car.
ries world of elegance with it. But
one soon tires of the continuous wear
of three of four dresses, and then the
little things we spoke of before offer
themselves as the contributions subject
to change
What refreshing touch a change
Of collars and cuffs gives a dress, Inst
imagine sheer organdie of apricot
color and, scalloped in the palest of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31
OUR WEEKLY FASHION LETTER
Time for the College Girls Wardrobe Sundry Accesso-
ries Add Finishing Touches

Although not an admitted fact, deep
down in every college girls heart, hid
den away and carefully concealed, is
the longing and desire for complete
good looking wardrobe to begin her
college career, or to continue it with
all the dignity of senior. There are
so many little things that she needs.
Those rather petty something's that
count so very much. Indeed, it pre-,
sents quite problem-but I'm sure it Is
delightful problem-the solution of
which occupies many happy moments
One attractive solution is Illustrated
here. There are always so many tea.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31

out and brought together, and every
individual soldier of the $4,000 must be
identified and accounted for, so as 70
guard against losses, and then each
organization and man must have his
detail TO one of the sectors of the
lighting front. This "paper work. -
as it is called, is prodigious, and like
everything military it must be done
with absolute precision. And the pa
per work calls for paper, which is very
hard to get.
When headquarters called for q
map of the camp the other day. said
the Major, "they got it all right. on
the only paper which could be found,
which was brown wrapping paper. But
1t was a good map and the wrap
ping paper map of the big American
camp will 90 into the archives
When taps sounded tonight every
man of this $4,000 was under the can
vas, although this morning every man
had been afioat 1t was the record
accomplishment in landing, for while
one body of arrivals had been large.
$4,000, the landing had taken the
best part of two days, whereas this
huge transfer was in the daylight
hours of the first day.
And right on top of it, said the
Major tonight, Zone ship is arriving
with $4,000 more men, and then an
other fotilla of transports and then
another"
Thus this gigantic influx of armed
men goes on steadily and increasingly,
on record time, with little or no con
fusion, each man and organization be-
ing cared for and accounted for as il
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31

moves forward to the front. and all of
the huge enterprise of docking, land
ing, transporting and camping. with all
their infinite details, created out of
practically nothing within the past ten
months
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-31

turquoise blue. Doesn't it sound like
dream. And that's just what it is.
1t would just add the right touch of
color on dark blue frock, which
would be undoubtedly trimmingless.
Pique and poplin are also used for
these distinguishing marks of correct
costume.
The fall season is contributing a most
bewildering collection of stunning hats.
And, what's more, the styles are so
wide and varied that every woman will
be able to wear the hat that suits her
own individual type and still be sane
toned by fashion. For hopeless, in
deed, is the girl who wears something
Just because it is the style. A care
full study of assets and failings should
receive first attention.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
B'NAI BIRTH INSTALLATION.
Officers to Assume New Positions att
 Public Ceremony.

Public installation of officers in the I. o. B'nai B'rith will be the feature of an ella borate program tomorrow night at 8 o'clock when members and guests meet at Turner hall. Arch street. The entertainment commit tee. through it's chairman, B. F. Clark, has extended an invitation to all friends of the order. Many guests are expected to be present. The en- tire ceremony of installation will be under the direction of Joseph Sha- piro, of Bridgeport.
 The new officers are: Presid ent, B. F. Clark; vice president, S. M. David son; financial secretary, William A. Greenstein; recording secretary Louis Croll; treasurer A. Berkowitz; moni- tor pr. E. l.. ProtaSs; assistant mon- itor, B. Myerson; warden, Eli Ka1- man; guardian, N. Google. The trus- tees for the ensuing year are B. Katz, Fred Wrinkle, and Morris Raphael The following are delegates to the New England convention which will be held next month: M. D. Saxe, N. M. Miller. Dr. B. l.. Protass. with B. Miller as alternative.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-12
STEADY PROGRESS AT STANLEY CHURCH
dierS to Uncle Sam dierS to Uncle am

The annual meeting of the Stanley Mem Orial church was held last even ing and was fairly we'll attended, The meeting was opened with prayer by the pastor and reports from the diff ferent departments of the church were then presented The Sunday school reported a prosperous year with high average attendance and gener- ous contributions to various beneVo- lent obejcts and that the equipment had been increased by the purchase of piano for the primary depart ment. Two teachers have volunteered for the service of their country.
 The Ladies' Aid society reported a prosperous and active year. The so- ciety contributed $20O to the church treasury and had done some work for the Red Cross society.
 The Young Peoples society reported an increase in membership and also in attendance.
 The EndeaVor circle also reported prosperous year, that the meetings were well attended and that they were planning to work for the Red Cross society. They also had assisted at the Easter and Christmas sales and made a contri button to the church.
 The Boy Scouts reported an active year. The troops numbers 20 scouts and has assisted in the different cam paigns during the year. One of the scouts has the honor of selling the greatest number of Liberty Bonds of any scout in the city, the troop as a whole selling $2,6Oo worth. The senior patrol leader has enlisted in the Canadian Royal Flying Corps and is now on his way lover there.'
 The pastor reported that 13 had been received into membership-10 by confession, four had been transferred by letter, and two were lost by death. He alAo reported as having officiated at Il weddings, seven baptisms and eight funerals. A bulletin board has been presented to the church which will be placed on the lawn as soon as weather permits. Eight young men from the parish have enlisted and service flag with eight stars will soon be raised. Several recommendation were made relative to closer co-or- dination of the different departments and for strengthening the financial condition of the church which were favorably received and actedupon. The work of the year showed no outstand- ing features, yet steady progress has been made, especially in those de- partm ents that deal with the young people.
 The following officers were elected: Deacons, John Dixon, O. A. Marsh, Charles Glabau: deaconesses, Mrs. R. Damon, Mrs. w. J. Hoffman, Mrs. F. Clark Mrs. J. Dixon. Mrs. J. Service, Miss Lillian Schmidt: clerk, Miss May Petts; standing committed: pastor, deacons, James Service and L. J. Cad we'll; ushers, A Thorvaldsen, O. A. Marsh, l.. J. Caldwell; Sunday school superintendent, o. A. Marsh; assistant, J. F.. Rees: primary superintendent, Mrs. J. E. Rees; assistant, Mrs. Lillie Spencer; missionary committee, Ruth Ladbury, Amy Chapman, May Petts.