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Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
ST. PETERS CHRRCH NOTES.
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector An
nOunces Services for Week and Snnda,,

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill. Rector An
nOunces Services for Week and Sunday
The Bishop of the Diocese. the Pr
Rev. Frederick Joseph Kinsman. D.
D., has sent out a notice to the differ
ent Clergy, which contains the follow
ing words:-"It is appropriate that in
all our Churches there be a service Of
special Thanksgiving for the successful
conclusion of the war. l urge that
thls be arranged for" In accordance
with this request, there will such
special service in st. Peters Church
sunday morning next at 1870 O'Clock
The services for the week and Sunday
are as follows: The services of Fri
day evening at 7.3O will consist of
Litany and Meditation. Choir rebear-
sal will follow. Nov. "a. Sunday next
before Advent-7.3O am, Holv Com
munion; 1870 a. M, Special Thanks
giving Services and Sermon; - noon
Sunday School and Bible Glass; 780
p m.,Evensong and sermon.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
GET YOUR OLD AUTO NUMBER.
owners Can Make Their Reservation
for License Tags Now.

The automobile department of the
office of Secretary of State is now
ready to issue auto tags for 1919
Following the practice instituted last
year, announcement was made Thurs
day that patrons desiring to hold old
numbers may secure same until Dac-
ember l. After that date no rese,va-
tlons of special numbers will be made
Tins plan met with success last vearin
that 1t relieved the rush at the end of
the year and also avoided confusion
incident to special reservations. No
tees are being sent out to notaries
asking that they urge their patrons to
secure licenses as early as possible.
The tags are white figures on blue
background. The quality and appear
ance are not up to the standard used
IN Delaware. Due to the war. mater
lals were held up and it was with
great difficulty that manufactures So
cured substitutes.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
SMYRNA RED CROSS NOTES
Chairman of all Red Cross Chapters
Met at Wilmington Last Week.

AT the called meeting, held in Will
mlngton last Friday, of the Chairman
OF all the Red Cross Chapters through
out the state, notice was given that all
Surgical Dressing work would ston.
but the Knitting, especially sweaters,
is to go right on, as there is great
need to keep the people from freezing
this winter. Last week the Red Cross
sent $4,000 sweaters to Siberia. It is
earnestly hoped that all the surgical
dressing wOrkrs will turn their atten-
ton to making the refugee garments.
and not relax because peace has been
declared, for there is a great demand
Tor these garments. Not ONLY must
we continue working for the refugees
which we have been helping, but there
are great needs, for the people in the
Balkln's, and Siberia, and we must al
so help them. Mrs. S. G. Wilds has
sent away AZ pounds of fruit seeds
and shells, and she would like the
people to continue saving, as there is
still call from headquarters for the
fruit pits and nut shells. Miss Re,tba
Smlthers, the chairman of Special Re
lief has sold AZ pounds of tin and lead
toll, which netted 1896. Anyone
having the Christmas Parcel labels
will please take them to Mrs. H. P
Hall, by November, the goth, if DOS
slble, and receive the Christmas boxes.
to be sent to the enlisted men abroad.
Since the last report was given the
following surgical dressings have been
sent to headquarters: 24O cotton pads
by H. 21O cotton pads, 12 by "a, 12O |
newspaper pads, 18 by %, 11O news
paper pads, 10 by 18, and 12 five
yard rolls.-Chairman of Publicity.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
CHESWOLD FARMER MARRIED
NJ. +. Urian Weds Mrs. Mary C. Veg
geman at Dover on Sunday.

Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
the residence of G. Herbert Smith on
Bradford street, his sister-in-law Mrs.
Mary G. Weggerman, was married to
Harrison F. Urian. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. G.P Smith.
pastor of Cheswold NJ. f. Church. in
the presence of the immediate family.
a party of about 20. After a wedding
breakfast, the couple left for their
future home near Cheswold, on the
Vaughan farm. The bride was dress
in taffeta taupe silk and wore a black
hat. The house decorations were
palms and carnations. Mrs. Wegger-
man is Past Master Workman of
Diamond Lodge, No. 9, A. o. U. W.
OF Dover. Having been a nurse. she
has been much sought after and lust
after the wedding, a call was made at
the Smith home for Mrs. Weggerman-
Unan to go to a case of sickness
Where nurse was needed.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
BRIDGE At HOFFECEER'S
MILLPOND ABOUT FINISHED
FINE CONCRETE BRIDGE AND
CAUSEWAY FOR STATE ROAD.
Work Being Hurried up on Delaware
Highways Before Winter Weather
Causes Contractors to StOp.


Work on the State highway is pro-
crossing as rapidly as possible, with
the idea of getting much of the pre-
liminary work out of the way before
the severe winter weather sets in.
Between Dover and Smyrna the road
has been finished from Denney's Cor
ner to CheswOld,a ,and work began Mon
day from the Dover end, working
toward the Denney's Corner road.
The bridge at the Hoffecker mill pond
is now about completed and the fill
across the causeway is being made
AS announced recently, Frank Cohen
contractor, suspended work on the
road from Smyrna to Bishops Corner
for the winter and took his eouiDrent
to Lee Hall Aviation Camp. in Vir-
glnia, where he will be engaged on
several months work during the win
ter. He however, is doing what grad
ing, bridge and culvert work he can.
so when ne starts up in the sprinp
ne can rush thru to completion. The
rough grading on the contract from
Ellendale to Milford has been half
finished, as well as one half of the
bridges built. The completion of this
contract will conclude the dupont road
IN Sussex county. On the west side
OF Sussex county the contract be-
tween Seaford and Bridgeville is pro-
crossing satisfactorily, while the road
from Delmar to Laurel, which was
temporarily held up on account of
machine trouble, is now progressing.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
COMMUNITY BOARD PRAISED
Smyrna and the Fourth District Fur
mshed About Three Times Its Quota
Tor the Various War Industries.

msned About Three Times Its Quota
Tor the Various War Industries.
Smyrna and district No. 4 of which
1t Is part, is coming in for it's full
show of credit for what it did in fur
nlshing labor for the various war in
dustres. Howard r. Jones, local
chairman for this district received on
Monday the following letter from
James K. Clements of Clayton. assist
ant Superintendent, of the L. S. En-
ployment Service: Clayton Delaware.
November 18th, 1918.-Mr. Howard R
Jones, Chairman of Community Labor
for District No. 4.Smyrna Delaware
Dear Sir; On behalf of tn Department
OF Labor, compliment you for the
efficient and loyal service, rendered in
the last few months in recruiting labor
from nOn-essential for essential in
dustnes, by your Board. The records
OF this office show, that you have
furnished total of 1876 including male
and female employees, while the Com
munlty Labor Boards throughout the
State have done well. Your Board far
exceeded them all, as the State Direct
ors report shows, your Board was the
hrst IN the state an, in fact, the first
IN the nation to furnish its quota. this
IN itself should be very gratifing. but
when you know, you have furnished
about three times your quota it is
enough to make you feel especially
proud" Yours very truly, J. R. Glenn
ents. Assist. District Superintendent. |
Smyrna Members of the Labor Board
The Community Labor Board for
District No. A is composed of Howard
Il. Jones, chairman, J. E. Hoffecker of
the J. H. Hoffecker Canning Co., w.
l. Watson, employee of c. P. Thorn
ley. Their scout of field man is DR..
Frank Gardner. District No. d en-
braces st. Georges, Appoquinimink.
and Blackbird Hundreds of New Cas-
tie Co., Duck Greek and Kenton Humid
reds Of Kent County.
Good Work of Other Local Members
The good work done by this Com
munity Labor Board should be very
pleasing to j. r. Clements. of CLAYTON.
who is Assistant District Superinten-
dent of y. S. Department of Labor
for zone NO3, which embraces pennsy-
vanIa and Delaware, and Mrs. H. D.
Boyer of Smyrna, who is Senior Ex-
aminer in Charge at 838 Market st.
Wilmington, Womens Department of
the U. S. Employment Service. as this
comes under their supervision. and
District No. a should feel compliment
ed for being so well represented in
the U. S. Department of Labor and
Service.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
WHOLE NO. 1929
DRAFT ARMY TO BE FIRST HOME
Military Authorities Interpret Law to
Mean They Shall Have Preference
When Discharging Takes Place.

L
When Discharging Takes Place.
The selective army drafted into
service will be the first troops brought
back to the United States. This is the
Interpretation of officials of the war
Department and of the military COM
mttees OF both houses, of the law un-
der which the men were taken into the
service, The policing of the upset
countries of Europe so far as Amer
lca's part in it is concerned will he
performed by the standing army and
whatever of the Federalized Nation
al Guard may be needed. The view
OF these officials and Congressmen is
founded on perusal of the law. 1t is
generally accepted as an unavoidable
duty that large part of the Ameri-
can forces must be kept in Europe
for long time to come to aid in re-
storing order in Germany, Russia.
Austria Hungary and the Balkans.
Inc force necessary for the work has
not been estimated yet, but under the
Interpretation of the law, in bringing
the American soldiers home, all of the
drafted men will have to be brought
home before any of the National
Guard or Regular Army are brought
back.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
PRISON LABOR ON HIGHWAY.
Lincoln Highway Between Prices Cor
ner and MarshalltOn Built by COnvicts.


When that section of the Lincoln
Highway between Prices Corner and
MarshalltOn had been completed. mo-
tOrists and drivers of vehicles of all
descriptions, having occasion to use
the road, will have to thank. partly.
the prisoners from the New Castle
county wOrkhOuse. For it is safe to
say that without the labor of these
men, while labor was so scarce: the
road could not have been finished even
as soon as 1t now promises to be. 1t
is asserted that the use of prison lab
or for this road work has proved en-
tlrely successful. While their work
will prove beneficial to those having
occasion to use the road, it will also
be helpful to the prisoners. All this
merely go tn show that the present
age is just beginning to wake up to
the possibilities of prison labor. While
the community in general is benefited
by these new uses of what, for centur-
les, was a dormant labor supply. the
prisoners themselves are greatly bene-
fitted in health and by what it teaches
them to do and do well.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
DOVER MAN RECEIVES HONOR.
}. Percy Colt Elected Grand ChanceI-
lOr of the knights of Pvthians

lOr of the knights of Pythians.
The election of officers by the Grand
Lodge of Delaware, K. of p. at thei,
session in Wilmington, Thursday, re-
suited IN the choice of J. Percy Colt
OF Dover as Grand Chancellor. With
the exception of Harry Rothrock of
New Castle who was elected grand
prelate, all of the other officers elected
for the ensuing year are from Will
mngton. They are Harry A. Fritz.
grand vice-chancellor; Mark L. Gar
rett, grand keeper of records and
seals; Paul I. PennOck, grand master
OF eXchequer; w. R. Wilson. MASTER
alarms; Horace White, grand inner
guard; George G. Souder grand outer
guard. Following the installation of
officers addresses were made bv Rev
Dewitt c. Cobb of New Jersey and
supreme Representative James J.
Cohen and Theodore V. Simpson
During the evening a reception was
rendered by the elected officers. The
celebration, which began on Wednes-
day, was concluded Friday, when the
visiting lOdgemen were taken on a
sightseeing trip around Wilmington.
friday a reception and dance for
members, their wives and daughters
was held in the lodge rooms in
honor of the newly elected officers.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
SMYRNA "OVER THE TOf" IN
UNITED WAR WORK DRIVE
MEETS IT'S QUOTA OF S4,5OO AND
REPORTED SUCCESS MONDAY
splendid Work of Director ]. E. HOf-
fecker and His Corps of Workers
Smyrna Citizens Show Fine Spirit

/
Hurrah! for Smyrna and Old Duck
Greek Hundred! Our allotment OF
$4,000 for the United War Work
Campaign, was successfully reached
and reported by phone to County
Chairman, L. j. Hayes, at Dover, at 2
p. m. on Monday, November 18th, by
Local Director, j. E. Hoffecker. The
various soliciting teams under Mr.
HOtfecker, direction worked like Beav-
ers all the week and the worthiness of
the cause met with the noble response
OF our people. 1t is a matter for pro-
found rejoicing that almost evev
single Individual approached contri-
buted something, and very MANY
made sacrificial offerings. Mr.. Hof-
1ecker takes this menas of thanking
all who contributed to make the drive
a success, not forgetting those who
generously donated the use of auto
mobiles so the rural districts could be
reached. The amounts raised by the
various teams are as follows;
Team No. Mrs. James P. Hoffecker
Tea1n %nu MI MlSs HSpgh. S@ S1S7.75
Teapn ana M MRS; Z; &C., G. Walls. ....... 27s.25
n Mrs MRS; John P. Hudson ........... 81.26
Ieamieam No. Mrs. Elva McCaus-
Team iaIo No ana Mss Ms. Laura Bell 80. 215OO
Tesm Mr' NJ !, H. SPeakmani -. 2OO25
Teams glSS No 6ora ISehudy Man " 1875
Tean ana So G. /. Harmqnsqn M -. 279.5O
Aeam NO; Mrs. r. d. Hoffecker and
Asssfart SsS w. s',jioita ii Ainthony 1852
MRS 1. j. Snow. Mrs Reuben Ford
w. Blendt. -
Special Solicitors at Movies-Etbel
GrleVes' Margaret Walls. Anna Will
son. Mary Holland and Elizabeth viii
Mems Committee-Lewis M. Price. Rev --''''
l. u: Hill, Rev. j. NJ L. Eckard
Key. Milton McCann, Eugene Davis.
EN-. Fowler. W. 7. Watson and How
Mr AIfroJ IL zones; S54.OO
made, made personal contribution of. . 100000
twentieth Century Club. b..... SS M
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 25 IN
stars and Stripes Council Jr. o. u. A.
Harmony Lodge A. F. and A, Nh. 1000
knights of Golden Eagles . m
Smyrna Circuit Churches Rev MeCann1 IN M
Altogether it was a great week and
Smyrna and vicinity has done it's duty
nobly in paying this tribute to our
Soldier Boys.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
''HERO DAY" AT CENTURY CLTR.
Service Flag Presented to Club and
Program of Interest Rendered

AOSA am VI 1HIeFeSC Rendered.
Last Friday was "Hero Day" at the
Club. A service flag was presented
to the Club by Miss Anna Hough in
behalf OF the committee which was ap-
pointed to procure it; during the
sang America" Louise Williams re-
cited Thrifty Mother Goose" and
showed how "Jack and Jill" bought
thrift stamps. Miss Beckett read
Makers of the Flag" This was fol-
lowed by the singing of columbia the
Gem of the Ocean," Mrs. Harmonson
recited, very effectively, "Grannv's
Laddy." The program closed with
the "Club Song" Next Friday. Nov
22 the Thanksgiving" program will
be given in the Club House. All
meetings will be held in the Club
House till further notice.-Cor. Sec,v
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
ONCE SMYRNA PASTOR. LEWES
Rev. Z. W. Prettyman to Fill Out I'm
expired Year of Rev. O. F. Jones

The Rev. Cornelius W. Prettyman.
OF Carlisle, Pa, formerly of Asburv
M. E. Church, Smyrna, has been So.
cured to take charge of the Lewes
Methodist Episcopal Church. in the
absence of the Rev. Imar E. Tones
until conference convenes in March
Mr. Jones recently Joined the army as
chaplain. Mr.. Prettyman was pastor
Oh ASbury Church about thirty-fve
years ago.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
THREE HURT WHEN AUTOS HIT.
Accident Occurs on State Road Near
townsend Friday Morning

"hen two automobiles collided on
Ine state road near Townsend on Fri
day morning three persons were bn,+
lhey were George Adams and Henry
wright both of Wilmington, and
samuel Jefferson, of near CLAYTON
rasSing cars took the injured men to
their homes, after having the damap-
eu cars sent to the Townsend garage
for repairs.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
CORN SHOW COMING TO SMYRNA
New Castle and Kent County Exhibit
to be Held Sometime Very Soon.

The New Castle-Kent county corn
snow will be held at Smyrna in the
century Club House, DECEMBER 81.
The State corn show, and possibly the
sussex county corn show will be held
at Brldgeville during the second week
Oh January. A large list of prizes will
De provided and announced soon. All
corn club members should show the
best ten ears of corn that they have
grown in competition with other club
members.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
S. A. Collins Sells vanwert Propertv

Samuel A. Collins, who recently
purchased the James VanWert pro-
perty' the home of his deceased wife
for S145O.OO has sold it to Joseph G.
broadway, who will take possession
at once.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
'FoNT ROAD WORK TO GO ON.

~ otates Supreme Court Dis
n, ''eu the appenzeIIer Suit.
i1p 19'aCkes ~ e in the way of the build
vard :. 'ne I. Coleman dupont boule-
day VII Deiaware were wiped out to-
Cnitod 1n - the Supreme Court of the
Paul states dismissed the suit of
Vent thp thppenzeller, who sought to pre-
Aad so, condemnation of land by the
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
SenatOr-Elect L. NJ. Price Iniurad

While splitting tree stump in his
yard Saturday, Senator-elect L. M
Price was badly injured. The maui
mt a clothes line and diverted its full
force to his face. Fortunately no bones
were broken. ~ 'O"eS
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
Schools Closed on Account of aFlu /.

Another outbreak of Influenza es-
peclally among school children, has
taken place in Smyrna and as pre-
caution, the Board of Health closed
the schools Monday for this week.
The cases are all light.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20

Captain Joshua Davis Sells PrOpertv
Captain Joshua Davis has sold his
nome property tenure of w. H. Arm
strong on Mt. Vernon street to Will
liam II. Lurty, of Brenford, at private
terms.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Dr. John W. Tigner Well Known Kent
county Veterinarian Dies at Ches-
W0ld-Death of J. H. Huffinqton

CheswOld, Nov. 19.-Dr John w
I1gner, we'll known Dover veterinarian
dled at the home of daughter. Mrs G.
H. sampson, Cheswold, early Tburs-
day morning, November 18th, after an
illness OF several weeks. Funeral ser-
vices was held Sunday afternoon
November II, at one o'clock. with in
terment at Lakeside Cemetery, Dover
Deceased was born near Smv1na tbis
county, December 27, 1916. therefore
was in his 73rd year of age. He he
gan farming in early life and engaged
IN that pursuit for many wears. All
OF his days, excepting one wear in
New Castle county, have been spent
IN this section. He was successful in
farming and had a natural oft in
treating livestock and animals of all
Kinds. About fifteen years ago he
went to Dover and devoted all his
time to veterinarian practice. He was
Kept busy and always responded to
calls no matter what the weather n,
distance might be. Thus he built up
a large practice but was compelled to
rellnqWsh it about a year ago. He is
survived by his wife, who was Miss
Annie Cole, of Dover, and the follow
ing children: Mrs. James P. Masten
Mrs. Claude H. Pearson, Mrs. Carroll
b. Massey, Mrs. George G. Anderson
Mrs. c. R. Sampson, Mrs. Nolan
Short, James B. Tigner and Orlando
Tigner.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20

Altogether it was a great week and
Smyrna and vicinity has done it's duty
nobly in paying this tribute to our
Soldier Boys.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
Merritt N. Willis, MiddIetown Dea

Merritt N. Willis, aged 72 wears.
one OF the best known citizens of low
er New Castle count". ned at his
home, "Maple Grove" short distance
from Mlddletown, Monday evening.
after an illness of several months
Mr.. Willis had spent his entire life on
the estate where he died, having been
engaged in agricultural pursuits all
thattlme.Hewas interesting and prom
lnent figure in all movements for the
bettelment of the agricultural in
terests of the state and was an ardent
Republican. Mr.. Willis was a COM
municant and for years, Junior Ward
en- of the st. AIMS P. E. Church. and
was prominent Mason and Mechanic.
He leaves, besides his widow. five
children, Misses Laura and Clara
Willis, of Middletown; Merritt N.
Willis, Jr., vice-president of the Corn
Exchange National Bank of Philadel-
phia; Horatio N: Willis, of Philadel-
phia, and Captain Jesse R. Willis.
U. S. A. The funeral will take place
tomorrow, Thursday afternoon, with
services at his home, and interment in
st. AIMS cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
Joseph NJ. huntington Dies In Texas

Mrs. Aaron Willis, of No. 1916 Low
erlng avenue, Wilmington, received a
telegram last Wednesday that her
brother, Joseph NJ. Huntington, had
died at his home in Houston, Texas.
of acute indigestion. Mr.. huntington
was about 65 years of age and is
known to many residents of Delaware.
especially those who live in Smyrna.
where he was born and spent his boy
hood days. He had been for manv
years claim agent of the Trinity and
Brados Railroad in Houston. He was
son of the late Jesse F. and Mary
Huntington. Besides the sister, Mrs.
Willis, he leaves another sister, Miss
Mary Huntington, of Philadelphia:
three brothers, John Huntington. of
Wilmington; Thomas and Harry Huff
ington, of Philadelphia, and he is also
survived by his wife and six children.
The children are: Roy, Joseph, Hazel,
William, Mary and John Huntington.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
Widow of DIR. EnOs Dies at Townsen

Townsend, Nov. ia large num-
Der attended here on Monday of last
week the funeral of Mrs. Bessie Enos,
widow of the late DR.. Enos, who died
at her home, in Townsend, Friday
morning, November 9Th. She was an
invalid for several years, having been
stricken with paralysis several times.
She is survived by one son. The fun
eral services were held in the M. E.
hurch at two o'clock, interment was
made in Townsend cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-20
Death of Mrs. Mary Eta Collins.

Mrs. Mary Eta Collins, aged 81
widow of James R. Collins, died at
her late residence on Market street,
Sunday night, after a short illness of
accute indigestion. She was born and
raised in this vicinity and married in
early life James R. Collins, a well
known farmer of Odessa, who died in
1882. She is survived by two sons,
Sherbert A. Collins, of Townsend and
William H. Collins, of Smyrna. Fun
eral will take place Friday, at 1
o'clock, form her late residence. on
Market street,and concluded at Union
ME. Churcvh, near Blackbird. Inter
ment in the cemetery adjoining. Rev.
R. K. Stephenson will officiate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-16
URGES BONDS Be KEPT
Merchants and Manufacturers As
ISOLATION Opposes Their Use
in Making Purchases.

In an endeavor to check the ten
dency on the part Of the public OF
Washington to use their liberty bonds
in the purchase of merchandise or TO.
the payment of other bills. the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton today issued a general appeal.
The association declares that the
business interests or Washington
would be only too glad to accept the
bonds as legal tender. but their desire
is to cooperate in the Treasury De-
partment's request that liberty bonds
shall not be used in payment of pur-
chases.
The association points out that the
business houses of this city generally
have heartily co-operated in this re-
quest, but that in the last few days
there has been a tremendous increase
in the number of requests on the part
Of the public for the ACCEPTANCE of lib
erty bonds. The public is reminded by
this association that where necessity
asserts itself and the owners of these
bonds are financially embarrassed, any
bank will loan money on the bonds Or
if the need is of an evtreme character,
any bank will arrange for the purchase
CT the bonds.
The Treasury Department is making
survey of bond redemntion h" ::
interests that are making a practice OF
buying bonds at low figures.