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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
Bits O'SpOrt


Chicago, Aug. 8.-Duke Kahana-
moke, Hawaiian swimmer, estab-
lished a world record for 125 yards
when he swan that distance in one
minute twelve and four-fifths sec
ends in a meet at New York.
Emil J. Buck of Iowa, won the
preliminary handicap in the Grand
American trap shooting tourney
with a record of SO targets, the low
est mark that has won this even for
many years.
Hal Chase, captain and first base
man of the Cincinnati Nationals,
was indefinitely suspended for in
different playing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
HOMER WRECKS
CUB WIN 3 TO z
Mack Wheat of Brooklyn Poles a
Long Hit in Fourth Stanza,
Coping Pitchers Duel

Brooklyn, y. Y. Aug. S.-A home
run by Mack Wheat with two Rob
ms on bases in the fourth inning
wrecked a steam heated pitchers
baths in which Phil Douglas ought
TO have triumphed over Burleigh
Grimes yesterday, the decision go
ing 10 Brooklyn, 3 to ..
The Cubs accumulated only two
runs of Grimes on seven swats.
two passes, and several slips by the
Robin flelders Tough breaks on
the bases were responsible for their
failure to count oftener- In the
opener. for instance, the Bruins
made three solid singles and failed
to get a man 10 third.
There was some bad judgment on
bases mixed up with the tough
breaks. but with Colonel Mercury
breaking all records il was no won
der some Of the athletes wabbled
OF the paths 1t was not only hot
hut GREATNESS, and the players
were allowed to violate the rule
confning them to their Coops when
not in action until late in the scrap,
when the Cubs objected to a Klein
verdict. whereupon the umpire
heartlessly made them climb back
into their sitting barracks
Douglas held the Robins to two
singles until the fourth, then would
have shut them out but for fun
bic BY Zeider. After NJ Wheat eX-
ploded his bomb it was a stern
chase for the Cubs, and pinch hit
tiers were used freely by Mitchell
compelling the insertion of Garter
and Hendrix into the slab work for
two innings apiece. The Robins
made one hit of Nick and nary a
hing off Claude Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
GARRY REGRETS TENER'S ACT.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. WhIIe
I regret TO see John Tener quit the
game, l was not in the least sur
prised TO hear Of his resignation, "
said President Hermann of the
Cincinnati club yesterday.
He resigned several months ago.
but for the good of the sport we
asked him to remain at the head of
the National league He did so IN
der protest and we were glad to
have him stay, but he is a busy man
and his private interest takes up
the greater part of his time.
Il understand John Heydler is
back on the job and will remain IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
Games Today
FRIEDMAN VS.. HOWARDf

Kid Howard. pilot of Sailor
Friedman, is getting numerous Of
fers. One that appeals to him is a
proposition to battle Lew Tender,
eastern sensation, in Philadelphia
Howard thinks Friedman is good
enough for any of them. Jack
Dempsey started working at How
ards Arcade gym yesterday and
Will be there again today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
HEAT GETS RED FABER.

Great Lakes, Ill. Aug. 8.-Urban
(Red) Faber. who pitched the Chi
cago Americans to victory in the
worlds series with the New York
Giants last fall. and who now is a
jackie at Great Lakes Naval train
ing station, was overcome by heat
yesterday He was removed to a
hospital, but his condition was said
not to be serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LEGIS.
IATERE

l hereby announce my candidacy
for denomination on the Republi-
can ticket for member OF the gen
eral assembly from the Thirty
third senatorial district subject 10
the primary election 10 be held on
Wednesday, Sept II, 1918.
JAMES A. WELLS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
HANLEY REFUSES OFFER.

Ed Hanley, catcher of the Gary,
Ind, team, has refused an offer
from a Pittsburgh steel plant team.
He is in the draft and will await his
call. He was with the Chicago
Cubs in 1915, and later in the Three
Eye league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
FULTON GOES TO WORK.

Minneapolis. MINI. Aug. Sired
Fulton, heavyweight boxer, yester-
day announced he had quit the
prize ring until after the war He
has obtained a position as guard
and helper in a local -four mill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterdays Results.
Brooklyn. 3; Chicago, 2.
Cincinnati, s; New York, 8.
Cincinnati, 4; New York, 2.
Pittsburgh, 4; Philadelphia, 2.
Boston, 4; st. Louis. 3.
Games Today.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at New York
ST Louis at Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
League Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE,

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago, 8; New York, 4.
Chicago, 4; New York, 0.
Detroit, II; Boston, s.
Washington; 6; Cleveland, 2.
St. Louis, 8; Philadelphia. l.
St. Louis. 4; Philadelphia, o.
Games Today.
Boston at Detroit.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
Washington at Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
Brooklyn

Two base hit-HOllocher. Home
m Wheat Struck oUt-Dou-
las. 3, Crimes, >. Bases on balls
Douglas. /; Grimes, . Double
plays - Carter-Merkle; Olson-Dau-
bert Hits-Of Douglas in 4 in
nings; Carter, in 2 Hit by pitch
er- BY Grimes, O'Farrell. Wild
pitch Douglas, / Winning pitcher
- Grimes. Losing pitcher - Dou-
glas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08

til Tener's successors is named. I
have not the least idea who that
man will be. In the meantime every
thing will go along smoothly"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
FOR THE NERVES
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate

Quickly beneficial for headache
sleeplessness, deranged digestion
nervous exhaustion. Buy a bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
At the Majestic.

The sturdy old frigate "Consti-
tuition faithful veteran of the
American navy, again serves Old
Glory by stimulating patriotism in
Metros historical drama, My Own
United States" starring the dis
tinguished actor Arnold DAILY.
which will be the special attraction
at the Majestic theatre tonight
Secretary Josephus Daniels of the
navy granted Director John w
Noble special permission to stage
scenes on this wooden warship,
which is now at the Charlestown
navy yard.
At the Fifth Avenue.
Masks and Faces" the famous
screen drama produced for a war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08

Deal for Carter in seventh, McCabe
for Zeider in ninth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08
MOVIE NOTES

Spencer Square-Tonight, odd
Wives for New" Allied war re-
view. Friday and Saturday. Frank
keenan, in More Trouble" Mack
Sennett comedy.
Tonight, Arnold Daley
Friday and SaturdaywcrSatady
in My. Own United States" Fri
day and Saturday. Theda Bara in
Under the Yoke"
Fifth Avenue-Tonight, Petrova
IN The Life Mask"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08

elders, Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-08

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
TWO MORE VICTIMS ADDED
TO "JIMTOWN" CROSSING
ROMEY BROWN AND WIFE, COL
OREO, RUN DOWN AND KILLED
Accident Happened After 7 O'clock
Wednesday Evening at Spot Where
Have Been Several Fatalities

ROmey Brown, cOlored, and his wife,
Mary Brown, residing in the tenant
house of Mr. John Jones at Rothwell's
Landing, were run down and killed by
locomotive Wednesday evening
shortly after seven o'clock while
crossing the track at "Jimtown Cross
ing" south of Clayton. They had
been to the Pratt farm near Kenton
to help at hog killing and started
for home after dark. 1t is supposed
they were blinded by the falling snow
and chilled by the cold and did not
see or hear the approaching train.
The engine and caboose, running at
good speed. evidently struck the team
just as it reached the middle of the
track. The entire body top of the
carriage was torn loose from the main
part of the vehicle and lodged on the
engine pilot, where it was held. The
curtains also being on the sides of the
carriage, prevented the occupants from
falling out. Both of the bodies were
warm when removed from the engine,
but were dead, death having resulted
from fractured skulls. The engineer,
after discovering the bodies of tie
pair, backed into Clayton and notified
the railroad authorities who in turn
summoned Coroner John j. Harring-
ton. The latter turned the care of
the bodies over to Undertakers W. A.
FAIRIES & Son, of Smyrna, at whose
place the inquest was held. The Cor
oner's Jury rendered a verdict of &C.
cidental DEATH. The Browns enjoyed
a good reputation for thrift and in
dustry and their untimely death ha:
caused sorrow and regret. There have
been a number of accidents at "Jim-
town Crossing" In recent years
there has been a flagman at the cross
ing but in daytime only. Not few
who use the much frequented Smyrna
Kenton road but would like to see ;
flagman on duty there until later il
the evening if not all night.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
OFFER MATERIALS FOR ROADS

Chief Upham Reports Gratifying Re-
sponses to His Request for information
At the meeting of the State High
way Commission Monday afternoon, in
the governors parIors at the State
House, with all members present eX-
cept T. Coleman du Pont, the chief
road engineers recommendatoTy re-
port for 1918, which was made public
Monday, was considered, as given
in fuller detail in another column.
No action was taken on the tentative
resignation of T. Coleman du Pont as
a member of the commission. which
was included in his offer to build a
State highway, several weeks ago.
Chief Road Engineer Upham reported
that replies from the request made
public about 10 days ago, through the
press, for information concerning
sand, gravel and quarries for road
building material, had been very
gratifying, ID or Is letters having
been received offering to the State
sand, gravel and stone at practically
no cost whatever.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
ICE FLOeS IN DELAWARE RIVER
Local Rivermen Say its the Worst
They Have Ever Experienced

Local RVermen Say its the Worst
They Have Ever Experienced
Instead of the rising temperature,
improving conditions in the ice-chOked
Delaware river, conditions are becom-
ing worse according to the rivermen,
due to the movement of the ice packs
and the consequent danger of such
heavy masses of material moving
along the stream. River traffic is at
a standstill again because none Of the
boats could venture into the channel
and attempt to buck the foes and be-
cause of another drop in temperature.
The only Wilmington boat that was
in service was the Brandywine of the
Wilson Line, and it was running to
Deep Water Point and to Pennsgrove.
All down the Delaware River and
Bay there are ice foes. Capt. Burt
Keiser of near Fleming's Landing,
one of the best known rivermen in
this section, says he has never known
so much ice in the river and bay.
Packed one on top Of the other the
layers of ice make veritable ice bergs.
Smyrna River navigation is completely
tied up and muskrat trappers are able
to walk all over the marsh which is
| completely frozen.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
SMYRNA RED CROSS NOTES

Local Branch Send Another InstaIlment
of Knitting and Add More Members
The chairman of knitting has sent
to the Wilmington Red Cross head
quarters: 90 sweaters, 54 scarfs, 25
helmets, 183 dozen sponges, y dozen
wash cloths. AZ of the above number
of sweaters were sent to the Red
Cross by the efforts of the local Co.
lonial Danes toward the number re-
quired to give every Delaware soldier
a sweater. Wool for the Red Cross
knitting will be given out every We'd
nesday afternoon at the Smyrna Lii
brary room, from 2. 30 until A O'Clock.
Finished articles will be received at
the same time and place. 1t will be
of interest to the Red Cross knitters
to know that the Delaware Red Cross
Chapter led all of the other chapters
in the output nf knitted articles for
the month of November. The chair
man of sewing will be at the Club
House on Fridays from l to 3 o'clock,
so that the ladies who are sewing can
get work and return the finished ar
ticles. Mrs. Postles requests all work
returned just as soon as it is finished.
| Since the list of new members of
Smyrna Red Cross was published last
week the following names. have beer
added to our number:
| Miss Elizabeth MattfOrd Mrs John Mckay
| Wrs Ezekiel slaughter Mr.. Wm. Reynolds
I Mrs. Lloyd Jones Miss Mary Langrell
Miss Pearl Langrell Miss Lydia Smith
| MI Harry Greenwell Mrs. Harry Green well
| JUNIOR MEMBERS
| Theodore E. Hynson David c. Lloyd
| Charles B. Swain, JT.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Capt. and Mrs. W. F. P. Jacobs Cele-
brate on Friday Evening Last
Before Assembly of 100 Guests

Captain and Mrs. W. F. P. Jacobs
celebrated on Friday evening their
twenty y-ffth wedding anniversary with
a reception at which more than one
hundred invited guests participated.
1t was one of the delightful social
affairs of the holidays. The pretty
home of the Jacobs on South street
never looked prettier, the happy ar
rangement of decorations and the tasty
home furnishings, making a charming
background for the assembled rela-
tives and friends who delighted to do
the "bride and groom" of twenty-five
years all the honor becoming the oc-
casion. The color scheme was pink
and green with INTERVENING ivy and
pink carnations predominating. As
sisting Capt. and Mrs. Jacobs in re-
ceiVing were their two daughters,
Miss Pearl Jacobs and Miss Helen
Jacobs and their son, Mr.. William F.
P. Jacobs, Jr., One of the delightful
features of the evening was the musical
program given mostly by the out of
town talent. Besides the artistic
numbers by Mr.. Harry Mock on piano,
and the vocal selections of Mrs. Win
fired Bailey. both of Wilmington, there
was a tenor solo by Mr. L. M. Price
A sumptuous repast was bountifull!
sery ed. Capt. and Mrs. Jacobs re
ceived a number of beautiful gifts ant
altogether it was an evening that will
linger as a most delightful event il
their lives. Among those presen
from a distance were: Mrs. A. w
Boone, Mrs. John Darby and Mrs
Harry Mitten, of Frederick; Mrs
Margaret Voshell and Mrs. w. E
Van Tassell, of New York; MIR. an
Mrs. Harry w. Mock, Mrs. Cor
Hearn, Mr.. and Mrs. Winfred H
Bailey, of Wilmington; Miss Hele
E. Brosius, of Upper Darby, Pa.
Mrs. f. C. Reese, of Harrington
Miss Louise Ratledge, Townsend; Mrs
Homer D. Hudson, Worcester, Mass.
and Mrs. Howard R. Buttery, of Ne
York.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
NO CASE AGAINST PRETTYMANs

Charge of Arson Not Sustained and
Found to Have Been Police BIunder
Clarence and Edwin Prettyman,
formerly of Smyrna, officials and own
ers of the Glen Hosiery Company.
whose plant at 4O1-4O3 East Thir-
teenth street, Wilmington, was com
pletely destroyed by fire on the morn
ing of December %, with the result
that they were arrested for arson at
the scene, were freed of the charge
in the Wilmington city court without
any evidence being presented, and
without the accused even being ar
raignec. The case was nolle pressed
upon the recommendation of Assistant
City Solicitor Malloy who stated that
while there was evidence that arson
had been committed, there was no
evidence by which the defendants
could be connected with the burning
of the plant. There is a growing
suspicion that the hosiery may have
been set on fire by an incendiary as
part of a German plot. For several
months the hosiery has been rushed
in filling orders for socks for the
soldiers, and the fire came at a time
when stockings are most needed for
the men in the various army camps
and abroad. That the State author.
tiles have been investigating clues,
indicating that the hosiery may have
been fired as part of plot to prevent
the manufacture of socks for the sol
ciers has became known. Ayres j.
Stockly, ESQ.,. Of Smyrna, who has
his office in Wilmington, represented
the Prettvman brothers,
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
TO HOLD LIQUOR SEIZURES
Judge BoYce Orders That it be Turned
Over to the Federal Government

Judge BoYce Orders That it be Turned
Over to the Federal Government
Before Judge Boyce, Saturday,
Jacob Van Color, of Milford, pleaded
guilty 70 having more than one quart
of intoxicants in his possession and
was sentenced to five months i'm
prisonment. Jesse Pinkett of Dover,
negro, pleasded guilty to the larceny
of wagon and was sentenced to five
months Imprisonment. At the re-
quest of the Government all courts
that dispose of license law infractions
the liquor seized will be retained for
the Government and redistilled into
denatured alcohol for Government use.
Judge Boyce, in making the announce
ment, ordered Sheriff Vsnsant to re-
tain all seized liquor until the Gov.
ernment sends for it or designates to
whom it is to be turned over.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
DELAWARE MILITARY IDENTITY
Announcement Made That Regiment
Was to be Soon Refrigerated

Announcement Made That Regiment
Was to be Soon Refrigerated
Delaware's quota of volunteer
troops, which went from here to An
niston, proudly bearing itself as the
First Delaware Infantry, after hav-
ing struggled to regimental strength
from two battalions, and then was cut
up by the military authorities. has
been refrigerated as a strictly Della
ware unit. This was the announce
ment made Sunday night at the Ma
jestic Theatre in Wilmington by Sem
ator Salisbury on the occasion of the
presentation of a service flag bearing
Al stars to the Young Mems Hebrew
Association. For space everybody
forgot what they were present for ard
let loose a volley of cheers that rang
through the house like the cheering
at a great political demonstration.
Then as the noise abated sufficiently for
Senator Salisbury to make himself
heard he read a telegram from Col.
J. Warner Reed, as follows: 1.-The
good news arrived today and all offic-
ers and men are dumb with Joy.
Words cannot express our gratitude to
you for your great fight so wonderfully
won. Delaware is on the map again. "
More applause followed the reading of
the telegram as the Senator continued
to tell of the work of the Delaware
soldiers since the Revolutionary War.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
SMYRNA BANKING HOUSES
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTIONS
NO VANCANCIES TO FILL STOCK
HOLDERS REFLECT DIRECTORS
Directors in Turn Re-elect all of the
Same Bank Officials and Hear
Some Encouraging Reports

Smyrna's two banking institutions
held their annual meetings yesterday,
the day set, and there was an enthus-
iastic meeting of stockholders at each
institution. There being no vacancies
caused by death or resignation the
past year, the election was without a
change in the directorate of either in
stitution. The Fruit Growers Ma
tional Bank of Smyrna made another
progressive move. Besides declaring
their usual dividend, they increased
their surplus from SIS, 900 to $780,,
900. All the directors, w. o. Hof
fecker, Hervey P. Hall, A. L. Hud
son, l.. M. Price, DR.. w. " Messick.
Smyrna; J. R. Clements, Clayton;
Gamaliel Garrison, KentOn and w.
Harman Reynolds, Townsend, were re-
elected. The directors met i'm
mediately after the stockholders meet
ing and reelected the officers of the
bank as follows: w. o. Hoffecker,
president; E. Marriott Fowler, cash
ier; Walter w. Hynson, teller;
George w. Boehmler, bookkeeper,
and Miss M. Edith Beck, clerk.
Following the meeting the directors
and officers were entertained at dinner
at the Colonial Hotel by Director
James R. Clements. The Bank of
Smyrna re elected all of its directors
without change. The re elected di-
rectors are DIR. A. E. Sudler, SudIers-
Vile; Samuel M. Taylor. Kenton
w. B. Megear, Wilmington. D. B.
Maloney. Townsend; H. C. Tschudy,
Eugene Davis, Samuel J Reynolds,
James H. Roberts, and Walter F.
Keith, of SMYRNA. The director:
chose the following officers who were
reelected: Eugene Davis, president
Charles j. Sudler, cashier; Edward
T. Porter, teller. Hilory w. Oliver
bookkeeper, and Miss Clara Wes
Hazel, correspondence clerk.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS COMING
Governor Townsend. Ex-Governor Mil
Ter and Henry p. Scott to Address
Union Service at AsburY Church

0ONSFnOr OWnSenOs Ex-Governor MIL
Ter and Henry P. Scott to Address
Union Service at AsburY Church
In response to the call of the Ma
tional Government to assist in Great
ing a thrift spirit among the people,
the churches of Smyrna will join on
Sunday evening in a union service at
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church,
at which service Governor John G.
Townsend, Jr., Ex-Governor Charles
R. Miller and Mr.. Henry P. Scott
will be the speakers. Services of a
similar character have been held in
nearly all the churches in Whining
ton and now attention is being turned
toward the rural portion of the state.
1t will be of interest to the whole
community to attend this meeting at
73O o'clock on Sunday evening and
learn from the distinguished speakers
for the occasion just what our Govern
ment hopes to do in arousing the in
terest of our citizens in saving the re-
sources of the country. The program
for the evening will be as follows
Organ Voluntary; Hymn. Congrega-
tion; Prayer, Rev. Milton Mccain;
Anthem, Asbury Chcir; Scripture
Reading, Rev. j. M. L. Eckard;
OffertOry; Hymn, Congregation Ad-
dress, Mr.. Henry P. Scott; Hymn,
Congregation; Address, Ex-Governor
Charles R. Miller; Hymn; Benedic-
/ tion,
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill. Rector. An
nounces Services for Week and Sunday
January 13. the First Sunday after
the Epiphany-10. 80 a. M, Mathis.
Sermon and Holy Communion; IL
noon, Sunday School and Bible Glasses;
7.3O p. M, Evensong and Sermon.
At this latter service we expect TO
have the Rev. Chas. W. Clash, until very
recently Dean of the Cathedral at
Manila. MIR. Clash is we'll known to
many, being a native of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-09
NEW SMYRNA GRANGE OFFICERS
j. A. Latta Elected Master for Ensuing
Year-Smyrna at Pomona Grange

0IIi1IIld dl OiBOlia VI
Smyrna Grange, No. 21, will in
stall their newly elected officers next
Saturday and desire a large attend
ance as business of Importance will
be attended. The officers are: Master,
J. A. Latta; Overseer, Joseph HAZEL;
Lecturer. w. H. Armstrong; Steward,
J. E. Latta; Assistant Steward, George
Johnson; Secretary, Mrs. Mary Can't
we'll; Treasurer, w. T. Massey;
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. Archy
McClain; Chaplain, Miss Elva Steph-
anson. Mrs. ]. E. Carter, Miss
Myrtle Ford. Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
latta, Mrs. Cantwell. Miss Elva
Stephenson and Miss Sadie Stephenson
attended last Thursday the Kent
County Pomona Grange which met
with Fruitland Grange at Camden.
The meeting was called to order by
Worthy Master, j. B. Cooper, and
opened in the fifth degree. The ad
dress of welcome was given by men,
Der of Fruitland Grange and response
by Milford Graneg. Owing to delayed
trains and severe weather the morning
session was very short. Miss Ethel
Dole talked or "How to Make Much
of Little. - State Lecturer Dean
Hayward gave a short talk before the
noon recess. The new officers were
installed Immediately after the lunch
hour followed by a fine address by
Josiah Marvel Grange closed in due
form at 4 p m.