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Inhabitants Life Nightmare
During Four Years Captiv-
ity; Part of City Along
River in Ruins.

American Army Headquarters,
Sept. 14.-The capture of ST. Mihiel
after its four years Of martyrdom is
regarded as one of the most striking
incidents of its kind i'll the records of
the war. The Germans left the town
at p. m. Thursday. They had made
life a nightmare for the inhabitants
who had been unable to escape when
the enemy occupied the city. All the
boys from 10 to 10 years old had
been deported and the old people
forced to work for the conquerors.
The gratitude of the remaining in
habitants to the Americans was
boundless. They were at last free to
speak without fear of vengeance from
the tyrants that had ruled over them.
The people had lost tne,r ordinary
wartime look of WEAKNESS, and the
drive into this queer, wrecked para
disc of gladness was notable ex-
perience. A French military band
had come in over the first bridge
and was playing in the square. about
which all the remaining inhabitants
had assembled. Their eyes were radi-
ant and their bearing that of prison.
ers set free. They were volubly COM
munlcatlve and determined to treat
as hero anyone wearing an Ameri-
can uniform.
No Time for Wrecking.
The town was only partly ruined.
That part adjoining the river was al
most entirely gone, but there were
scores of houses elsewhere that had
been scarcely damaged. The attack
was such a surprise that the enemy
was unable to undertake his usual
work OF wreckage. He laid hands,
however. on everything he could
carry off. Sheets and blankets were
torn from the beds and loaded onto
Continued on Pase Five, Column One.)
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
WEALTHY MILFORD FARMER
ATTEMPTS TO END HIS LIFE
FRANK GRECO GAMER AND
FARM OWNER, DESPONDENT
Was Regarded Highly in Business
Circles and was Known as a Liberal
Giver and Patriotic Citizen.

Frank Greece, who lives Just out
side of Milford, attempted to commit
suicide at his home Monday, by cut
ting his throat with a blade taken
from safety razor. He has been
acting strangely for a month or more.
He was missed by his wife only few
minutes and when she found him he
was lying on his side bleeding from a
self-lnfiicted wound on the right side
of his neck and had lost considerable
blood. He moved to Milford from New
York about fifteen years ago and in
vested heavily in farming land in Mil
ford Neck, owning ten large farms
lie also conducted large canning
house which was supplied from the
products grown on his farms and was
also president of the Milford Fish Oil
and Fertilizer Company, owning 90
per cent of its stock. About one
month ago he sold his oil plant to the
Seminole Oil Company of North Caro-
lima for $4,000, which he, is said to
have considered too cheap and it is
thought that worry over the trans
action affected his mind. He has been
one of the most liberal men in that
section. Before he went to Milford.
he was engaged in railroad construc-
ton in many parts of the country and
made considerable money. A few
years ago he married a New York
woman and has been living at Milford
ever since. He is one of the largest
holders of Liberty Loan Bonds in that
part of the state. Doctors Carlisle and
Prettyman say his chances for re-
covery are slight. He has one daugh-
ter about ten years of age.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
DAVIS BELL SAFE IN FRANCE.
Tho In the Thickest of the Fight He
Comes out Unhurt and Happv-

Davis II. Bell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. +. c. Bell, of this town a private
IN Company M 115th Infantry, A.EF
writes from Somewhere in France"
that he is "well, unhurt and happv,,
and longs to be back in the 'best conn
try on earth" His letter is dated
November 18th, the same dav on
which the amistice was signed. It
reads; Somewhere in France, ,Novem-
Der 1lth, 1918.-Dear Mother. Father
and Hazel.-This is one of if not tho
greatest days that this world has ever
known. The allies have been victori-
Gus and / am mighty grateful and
glad to say that have lived to see the
end; also, that am at this writing
WE'LL unhurt and happy. Of course I
do not know just when | will arrive
back in the best country on earth. but
imagine it will be in very short
time. Our major gave our battalion
a talk this afternoon and he said that
every man present should feel proud
OF and never forget the most active
part that he took in ending this great
conflict, which came to a close TODAY.
He said that we should be men hon
Ored and classed to ourselves in the
in which we reside, as
only small per centage of the Amer
lcan soldiers were put to the test and
nobly responded as we did. Should
the war not have ended today be-
leve that | would have been back into
he midst of the fray in a dav or so
we were all packed ready to move
When the order came that we would
Tot go. Peace, of course, held us up.
Love and best wishes to all of YOU
md my friends-Davis.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
WHOLE NO. 1881
GOOD NEWS TO MOTORISTS
Cheaper Substitute For Gasoline is
Result of United States Triumph
In the War-Named Liberty FueJ

Liberty fuel" which is said to be
cheaper than gasoline, and possessing
advantages over that product, has
been invented by officers of the war
department and is now being produced
IN large quantities. The new fuel is
the result of more than five months
devoted to experiments conducted bv
Major o. b. Zimmerman and Captain
Z. c. Weisberger, of the research and
development divisions of the general
engineering depot here. Exhaustive
experiments are said to have proved
that the new fuel is adapted to all
Kinds of motor vehicles, stationary en-
glnes and airplanes. Kerosene is tho
base OF the new fuel. Credit for it's
production is given by Major thinner
man to his colleague, Captain Weis-
berger, gas and oil engineer. Major
zimmerman contents that Liberty
FueI' IS odOrless, tasteless and nom
corrosive. Tests for corrosion were
made in motorcycle that covered
$4,000 miles of variable operation. Il
leaves less carbon residue than anv
gasoline, requires less air or oxvgen
Tor combustion and develops greater
horsepower. "The force of the ex-
plosion Of Liberty fuel" has been
found to be 30 per cent greater than
gasoline" The discovery, which. it
IS asserted, ranks with the greatest of
the wal, resulted after twenty-seven
gasoline substitutes has been pro-
duced. The ingredients are of low
cost and can readily be obtained, while
the process of manufacture is exceed
ingly simple, according to officials.
The tests, said to have proved con-
cluslvely the value of Liberty fuel"
have been most exact and rigid. They
were conducted under the supervision
OF the bureau of standards here.
That no step was left untaken to
prove its practical suitability is shown
by the fact that the fuel was used ex-
tenslVely IN passenger autos, motor
cycles, trucks, tractors. stationary en-
glnes and hydrOairplanes, in cold and
warm weather under violent varia-
operators said Major Zimmerman.
Philadelphia North American.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
CLOSING RACES DRIVING PARK,
Smyrna HOrsemen Afford Unusually
Good Sport at Postponed Thanks
Giving Event-MalcOm Burris Wins

OINIhg EVent-MalcOm BurriS Wins
The Thanksgiving Races which were
to have been held at the SMYRNA
Driving Park on Thanksgiving after
noon and which were prevented on ac-
count OF rain, took place Saturday
afternoon. While the large crowd
was missing on account of the post
poned event, there was nothing lack
ing IN the program and most excellent
sport was furnished. 1t was the clos
ing race of the season and the heats
We're well contested from start to
finish. The event of the afternoon
was the Free-For-All Glass in which
MalcOm Burris' "Peter w" took off
the honors amid the plaudits of the
spectators. So closely contested was
this race, blanket could have covered
all the horses in each heat as thew
came under the wire. Horsemen
some veterans of the turf, were here
from Middletown, Sudlersville. Tenn
plevllle and other places, and were en-
thusiastic in their praise of the good
races held in Smyrna. The races
started at one o'clock. DR.. Frank
Gardner was starter and the time
Keepers were Nat Bowen of Temple
VILE, Nd, and Fred Thomas of Smvr-
ma. The summary of the races were
as follows:
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
HONOR MISS MARY REYNOLDS.
Glven a Party Last Evening By Her
Smyrna Friends, 18th Birthday

Miss Mary Reynolds was given a
surprise last evening by her friends
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John D. Reynolds, at Marga-
walt farm, near Middletown. The
occasion was Miss Reynolds seven
teenth birthday. The evening was.
spent in playing games and music.
Those present were: Misses Mary
reynolds Ruth Wallen, Helen Jones
Evelyn Spruance, Hannah Deakvne
Lillian Davis, Delma Deakyne, Cath
arlne Denney; Messrs. William Revn-
oldS' William NOwland, Lee Davis
Marion Hodgson, Fred Heinold and
Carol Staats.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
CORN SHOW HERE THIS WEEK.
Will be Held Friday and Saturday at
the Century Club House.

On Friday and Saturday of this
week the Corn Show already announc-
ed IN this paper will take place. Don't
forget the exhibit and attend. The
corn will be on exhibition both Friday
and Saturday, and there will be one
special feature, aside from anv pro-
gram that may be arranged. on each
day. For Friday there Will be movies
at the Opera House, at the usual time
IN the evening, dealing with the work
OF the farm and of the home. For
saturday it will be the boys and girls
corn judging contest, held at eleven
O'Clock in the morning. Come and soc
what your boys and girls know about
corn. Other information concerning
the show has been given previously.
For premium list consult your last
weeks Times, your letter from the
1arm bureau, or the window cards in
omyna.No entry fee is charged. and
samples prepared for exhibit will he
received at Smyrna School, of Agri-
culture up to 9 p. m. of December 4tb
ms building will also be open to
visitors, Friday and perhaps a part of
Saturday. Remember FRIDAY and
Saturday of this week at the Century
Club.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
sMYRNA-CLAYTON PROPERTIES
f. Charles LeCOmpte, Real Estate
Broker Makes Several Sales.

DTOker Makes Several Sales.
F.Charles LeCompte,t the well-known
realestate broker has sold the old Bin
CHAM House property in Clayton to
CALVIN Newman, who will convert if
INTO dwelling and a garage. Terms
private. This property is one of the
old landmarks of Clayton. Mr.. Le-
Compile has also sold the double house
OF VIC. Money of Townsend, situated
IN the town of Clayton to Harry G.
Clayville at private terms. The fine
dwelling of the late William FAIRIES
Smyna's hardware merchant, situated
IN the most desirable residence sec
tons of South street, Smyrna, adioin-
ing the property of Edward G. Walls.
has been sold thru the realestate
agency of f. Charles LeCompte. to 7
Frank Webb, SmyIna's successful
flour and feed merchant. Mr. Webb
Will take possession as soon as Mrs
FAIRIES and Miss Ethel FAIRIES move
out, and will make it his home in the
future. The terms of the sale are
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
BALLOON FALLS AT SEAFORD
Ouicers on Flight From Washington
Escape without Serious Injury


Inc fall of a blazing United States
''iioon' earring five army officers,
%rllled Seaford people Sunday. The
vi Ticefs escaped without serious injury.
,uey left Washington Sunday morn
Is with no definite destination. While
o'er Seaford electrical trouble de-
,uOped' and smoke began to pour
,'" Vne balloon. A hurried descent
80 made, and just before reaching
s.Ould the balloon exploded. The off
u 'S jumped, four receiving a severe
baT pIA' but not serious injury. The
+r 'rl0on contained $4,000 cubic feet of
.i sA' Which is a total loss; the basket
J.3.a 9ae being saved. The officers had
,lti. a'ed down from Washington at an
asa'ude ss of 5000 to 5000 feet. The
Daa4 Da'ers are Captain Carl J.Schiller,
? ''r' Major Robert Cameron, CAPTAIN
=. g D. Spencer, Lieutenants Edward
Oppe and E. C. Russell.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
THANKSGIVING DAY PASSED
VERY QUIETLY IN SMYRNA
ruON SERVICE OF SMYRNA DE-
yoMNATIONS IN THE MORNING
p.cps in the Afternoon Prevented on
Account of Rain-MOtiOn Pictures
at the Opera House in Evening


Thanksgiving was quiet day in
Smyrna and as usual was spent in
family reunions with some outside di-
versions to make the day pass pleas
,ntIy. The morning dawned hazy,
With damp, raw atmosphere which
h,med into rain before noon and kept
m an incessant dOwnpour, most of the
day. This, much to the disappoint-
ment of many, interfered with all out
side diversions and sports. Quite a
number of cunning parties went out
in the early morning, but were forced
10 quit on account of the rain. Bv
agreement all the stores closed so that
the sales force were given a holiday
to their full and complete enjoyment.
In the morning the Union ThankAGiv-
hg services of all the churches were
hd at Presbyterian Church, which
vas filed with a large congregation.
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
l,Charles A.Hill, DID, pastor of AS
by NJ. f. Church, Smyrna, before an
ggreciative audience. 1t was a
thanksgiving service long to be re-
nembered-a Thanksgiving over the
ending of the war and dawn of peace
as well as a Thanksgiving for the
abundance of the harvest and the
manifold blessings and mercies of God
not only during the war but during the
whole year. 4 feature of the service
was the music. Besides the anthems
otpraise by the combined choir,a very
beautiful trio: praise Ye the Lord'
lAtilla) was sung with good effect
by Nessrs ]. f. Hoffecker. L. NJ. Price
and Oscar Stehley. Rev. DR.. Hill was
never in better form than in his splen-
did Thanksgiving sermon. Taking for
his subject "NO Nation Hath Been So
Bsssed," he gave an eloquent and his
tncal discourse that left nothing to
doubt what we as a Nation owe to
Almighty God for all that he has done
rus. During the day our benevolent |
societies were more or less busy carry
ing comfort and cheer to those who
were sick and needy.
Rain Stops Races at Driving Park.
The races, of which there were a
number Of local disputes scheduled to
Oe settled, We're prevented from being
ned on account of the rain. This was
diversion that would have attracted
.onslderable Thanksgiving sport. The
Management postponed the races until
,aturday, an account of which appears
lsewhere.
Opera House Movies an Attraction.
Inc evening attraction at the Smyr-
opera House was "a Pair of Silk
"cklngs'" a clever photo play in
meh Constance Talmadge was the
ar' The Opera House was well filled
Splte the rain. Manager Mark Nc
JANUS Is bringing good bills to the
pera z House and the remark is gener-
ny made that Smyrna is as up-to-
1'e IN It's equipment as we'll as pic
ues' as any place you may go.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
FOSTER DEFORD GETS RELEASE
Transferred from Seattle to BROOKLYN.
He Applies and Gets Discharge.

Private Foster DeFord. son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. DeFord, of this town.
who several months ago enlisted in
the Marines and was sent to the
United States Navy Yard at Seattle.
Washington, and who has been home
over Thanksgiving on furlough. has
succeeded in getting his discharge.
He was transferred to the BROOKLYN
Navy Yard and last week he put in his
application, which was accepted. He
will not have to go back.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
SMYRNA SCHOOLS REOPEN
SECOND TIME FROM FLU"
SIX WEEKS LOST BY EPIDEMIC
CAUSE EXTENSION OF TERM
Mid Year Examinations Will be Held
IN February Instead of January.
Pupils in War Work Drive

The Smyrna Schools reopened Mon
day, December End, after being closed
Tor the second time this fall, due to the
influenza epidemic. Thus, of the nor
NAL school year of thirty-eight weeks
SIX have been lost. In order to eoual-
lze the work of the two terms. it is
probable that the regular mid-vear ex-
amlnatlOns will be held the last of
February and not in January, as pre-
vlOusly. In this way the school wear
VIII comprise two terms of four school
months each. This curtailino of tho
term increases, proportionally, the
amount of work required, but it is
hoped that by concentration and sne-
clal effort the handicap may be over
come. Parents are cautioned that
their children can ill afford to lose anv
tlme Tor the remainder OF the year as
the work thereby lost will seriously
impair their chances of promotion.
School Pupils Pledge $500 for Soldiers
The pupils of the Smyrna Grammar
and High Schools achieved a wonder
tul success in their recent drive for
the United War Work CAMPAIGN.
When,With the slogan Earn and Give,
they pledged over 5000 to help Tighten
the work of our men abroad. The OH
Ject of the weeks drive was two fold
first, to inculcate in the students bab-
Its OF thrift; secondly, to teach gener-
oslty and service to our army and
navy. In each class of the Grammar,
and High SchOols,a boy and girl were
chosen as captains and furnished with
and captains saw to it that no PLEDGES
the signer to earn and give an average
OF 5000 between December and
March 1st to help make and keep our
fighters fit.
High School Students Give $500 Each
So well did these captains do their
work and so patriotically did their
classmates respond, that every High
School student in attendance signed
the majority for the maximum of 81
thus giving the High School a 100 per
cent. average. In the Grammar
school the same spirit was manifest
and, despite the utter impossibilitv of
some OF the younger boys and girls
beng able to pledge themselves. the
great majority did so. The teachers
and captains saw to it that no pledges
were signed unless there was an owl
dent determination to abide bv the
pledges. Rev. Victor Lightbourne.
the Kent county chairman of the Vic
tory Boys and Girls, as the drive was
sometimes called, appointed Miss
Beckett to organize the girls of the
Grammar School, Miss Maxwell the
girls of the High School ,and Prof .Har- t
nonson, all of the boys. Z
Team Captains and Grade Taken. {
The following are the team cap
aims: Seniors, Edna Woodkeeper: Ju-
nors, Pauline Pryor; Sophomores :
Alyce Watson and Wells FAIRIES:
freshmen, Dorothy Williams and Will
lam Paterson; Eighth Grade, Anna
johnson and Everett Moore; Seventh ::
trade, Evelyn Harris, Franklin Cor
ey and David Lloyd; Sixth Grade. :,
lucy Decker and Charles Mccain: !.
fifth Grade, Matilda Armstrong. De -
'ancey Long and Archie Ennis; Bows :,
OF IN school, Richard Long and Cor
elius Tilghman. "
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
Frank Webb Buys FAIRIES Residence

Frank Webb, Smyrna's well known
nour and feed merchant, has pur-
chased thru the agency of F. Charles
LeCompt, the residence of the late
william FAIRIES on South street and
Will make it his home. The terms of
the sale private.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
EARL W. GRANT AT HOBOKEN
Among those on the Mauretania. the
First to Arrive from Overseas


Mrs. Earl w. Grant, of CLAYTON re-
celved a telegram Sunday announcing
the arrival of her husband, Sergeant
Earl W. Grant, in New York. He was
among the first contingent of several
thousand to arrive from overseas" on
the Mauretania, and will go with his
battalion in camp on Long Island be-
lore beng mustered out. Sergeant
Ufant' who has been in the aviation
corps has been spending most of his
time IN England, which has given him
much experience. His many Smyrna
ana Clayton friends will be glad to
welcome him home.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
MEETING OF CENTURY CLUR
Program Friday Afternoon in CHARGE
of Mrs. L. Irving Handy.

Mrs. Ii. Handy, Chairman of His
tory, had charge of the program for
last Friday. Chorus, "The MarseiI-
laise;" Reading of War Verses" bv
Mrs. Handy; Address, by Mrs. w. c.
Speakman, of Wilmington, Del; Per-
sonal Observation and Experiences in
France During the Great War"-Cor
Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
w. PETER'S CHURCH NOTES

NeV' Thomas Getz Hill, Rector
T. r'Ounces Services For Week
73Os nSOng and Meditation Friday at
Deo.pl', ?, H. followed by Choir rehearsal.
Vent t,oer0th' Second Sunday in Ad-
lO9o 10Y a. M, Holy Communion,
mon d T. n'' Morning Prayer and SER
Bblo =, " noon, Sunday School and
Serr..O lass, 7.3O p. m., Evensong and
tim ~ The Bishops annual vista
Decon.Jlla Jla Oeen postponed until Sunday,
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
Mrs. NJ. Scott Buys Cathcart Propert,

Mrs. M. Scott, of Market street has
purchased of Frank Attix, of Kenton.
the Maggie Cathcart property on Del
aware street and will make it a home
Tor her parents, who will move in from
the farm. The property has a back
entrance to Mrs. Scott's BOARDING
house' formerly the Carr property.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY ELECTS.

WIS 'ohh Henry HOffecker Heads
Heads Organization for Year
smyrna Benevolent Society held
'helr annual election December End.
at the home of Mrs. w. w Tscbnd,,
PRESIDENT, Mrs. J. H. Hoffecker, first
Vice-president, Mrs. Joseph Smithers.
St second vice-president, Mrs. Joseph
Wllnams, treasurer, Mrs. w. w
Ischudy, secretary, Mrs. William A
stevens, District agent, Mrs. Andrew
cole, visiting committee, Mrs, Marv
BOYD, Mrs. Name Cooper, Mrs. George
NJ. Stevenson.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
MISS NELLIE FRANCIS A RRIDE
Quietly Married to Clarence Adelbert
Johnson on Saturday November %

'I"ITIeu 10 OIarence Adelbert
Johnson on Saturday November %.
Miss Nellie E. Francis daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Francis, of the
LlstonS' and Clarence Johnson, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert johnson. of
near Blackbird, were quitely married
saturday evening, November 23rd. at
3 o'clock at the Smyrna Circuit Par
sonage' by the Rev. Milton Mccain.
They have the best wishes of their
many friends Immediately after the
ceremony they left on a trip to Phil
aoelphla and other points and will re-
side on his fathers farm near Black
bird.
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
Miss Sue Colts Residence Cannh4 ~.

Fire broke out at the residence Of
Miss Sue r. Colt shoytl, after noon
'o-day but was soon extinguished bv
our tremen with thoir chemical fire.
engine. The blaze broke out in the
shingle roof due to defective Auo
Smyrna times., 1918-12-04
John r. Pratt Buys the Roons -.

'onn H. Pratt Buys the BOggs Farm.
John R. Pratt has purchased the 7
r Donovan farm, formerly known as
the tn Mollie P. BOggs farm, lying on the
State road just north of Duck Crool,
containing about 60 acres.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-20
Russian Violinist Charms Largest
Concert Audience of the Season

Efrem Zimbalist. the Russian violin
list, charmed the largest audience of
the season in the fourth concert Of
the Peoples Music Course Monday
night at the Coliseum.
The price of the seats brought a
large response from Richmond music
lovers and every reserved seat was
filed The same prices will prevail
for the Evan Williams concert,
April 10.
Zimbalist's program, while severely
classical. was remarkably well chosen
and 1t displayed his technical accom-
plishments to great advantage. Most
of the numbers were colorful. He
started his program with the monu-
mental Sonata in E Major by Haen-
del. This work, making its appeal
almost exclusively to the intellect,
was well received. 1t was followed
by the pyrotechnic Pagauini Concerto.
The third group was composed of
works by the old masters, opening
with Bach Aria A Gavotte by Cos
sec, Beethoven's Menuette and Hay.
den's Vivace followed
Modern masters were given a hear.