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Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
MISS N0WLAND ENTERTAINs.
Gives Halloween Party in Honor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Nowland.

MI. ana MIS-. W. l. NOWland.
Miss Elsie E. Nowland gave a
Halloween masked party last Thurs
day evening, Oct. 30, in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. William 7. Nowland (nee
Miss Helen o. Jones) who were mar
ried, Oct. IL, 1919. The evening was
delightfully."- spent in music and Hal
lowe'en stunts. The guests were latel
invited to the Dining room for re-
freshments. The dining room was
artistically decorated for the occasion.
Those present were: Misses Lillian
Davis, Ethel Johnson, Catherine John
son, Leila Hutchinson, Sarah Ashby,
Florence Kohl, Mary Carey, Mary
Wallace and Elsie E. Nowland
Messers Fred Heinold, Leonard Mel
son, Harry Johnson, Earl Rothwell
Alfred Jones, Harvey Travers, Paul
Nowland. Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Now
land, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nowland
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. ]. Nowland and
Mrs. Heinold.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
VERDICT FOR HARRY B. CLARK.
Jury Grants Him S165 for Cow Killed
by Downs Truck Near KentOn.

In Kent county Superior Court,
Thursday the action brought by H. B.
Clark, prominent farmer and cattle
raiser living near Kenton, against j.
A. Downes, of Dover, for damages to
a valuable cow which was struck by a
truck of Downes', driven by one of his
men, and so injured that it had to be
killed, was tried. 1t was shown by
the evidence that the COW was valued
at $500. A. B. Magee, attorney for
Downes, moved for a non-suit, on the
ground that there had been no proof
shown of negligence on the part of
Downes' man in driving the truck
which struck the cow. The motion
was denied. The jury returned a
verdict in favor of Clark for $165,
which with $S5, the price for the COW
paid by a butcher after the accident,
made the amount $500. Motion was
made for an arrest of judgment pend
ing application for new trial.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
CONFERENCE HOME MISSION.

Annual Meeting of w. H. M. S. to
Meet in Smyrna Tomorrow Week.
The annual meeting of the Wom-
ans Home Missionary Society, of the
Wilmington Conference will be held
in Asbury M. E. Church on Thursday,
Nov. 13. All members and friends of
the church are invited to attend the
meetings. The afternoon and even
ing meetings will be of special in
terest, as the speaker is one who
works among the young people in the
schools supported by the Society for
the purpose of Americanizing
foreigners. Come and find out what
this organization is doing toward
making all who live under the "Stars
and Stripes" true Americans and
Christians.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
CENTURY CLUB HALLOWEEN.
Observed Friday Evening By Masked
Carnival and Grand March.

For the Halloween social, the COM
mittee in charge decorated the club
room in Typical Halloween style
with stacks of fodder, ripened ears of
corn, autumn leaves, spooks and
Jack-o-Lanterns. After the march, a
number of those masked sang solos,
and the prize for guessing the identity
of thirteen masked singers was won
by Mrs. Paul Rutan. The club hos
tess, Mrs. Howard R. Jones, served
pineapple ice, ginger waters and
apples. The program for next Fri
day is arranged by Miss Beckett and
will consist of a "First Edition of a
New Magazine.-Cor. sec.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
SMYRNA SCHOOL TAX RATE Tic.

hent Levy Court Appoints II. d. Boyer
to Fill Unexpired Term C. r. Massey
Kent County Levy Court at a meet
ing yesterday appointed H. D. Boyer
to succeed Charles R. Massey as tax
collector. Mr.. Boyer will finish the
work of Mr.. Massey and collect the
school taxes, the Smyrna District
Budget being II cents on the hundred
dollars. Mr.. Massey is still critically
i'll from a stroke, unable to walk
or talk.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
BLACKBIRD FARMER INJURED.
A. V. GuessfOrd Cut in the Leg by a
Sharp Prong While Narrowing.

Blaekbird, Nov. 4.-Albert V.Guess-
ford, a farmer of near here, was
badly injured on Saturday while
narrowing some ground on his farm
preparatory to seeding wheat. He
was in the act of taking some weeds
from the harrow while driving across
the field when the horses stopped
suddenly. This caused one of the
sharp prongs of the harrow to pen
citrate his leg cutting an artery which
caused the wound to bleed profusely.
His physician was called to dress the
wound.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
COMING TOWNSEND WEDDING.

Popular Townsend Girl to Wed II.
Miss Marian Reynolds to Wed H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward C. Reynolds,
of Townsend, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Marian
Esther, to Mr.. H. Clayton Johnson, of
near Sassafras, Md. The wedding
will take place sometime in Novem-
Der. In honor of her approaching
marriage, Miss Reynolds was given
surprise variety shower recently by
her friends, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Maloney. A large num-
ber of her friends were present, and
Miss Reynolds was the recipient of
many handsome and useful gifts.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
SMYRNA FIREMEN PRAISED.
Little Creek Citizens Appreciate Noble
Work of Our Boys in Hour of Need.

NAeSAS OASON OAbAACuS appreciate NODle,
Work of Our Boys in Hour of Need.
Mr.. Editor.-Allow US a small space
in your valuable paper that we as
citizens of the town of Little Creek
may thank your most noted and
honored fremen who responded so
nobly to our assistance when we gave
them the call. They did us a great
work toward saving our little town
and we know without the assistance
of them and our other ne;ghbor towns
we would have been wiped off the
map. We wish to say, though our
little town is small" if there is any
way that we can assist your noble
men it will be our pleasure as we feel
much indebted to your fire company
for their aida Citizen.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Elmer NJ. Webb, Well-Known Train
Dipatcher of Delaware Division
Formerly of Smyrna, Dead.

Elmer M. Webb, aged 40, son-in-
law of Mrs. Mary M. FAIRIES, of this
town, who for years was train dis
patcher of the Delaware Division, died
at his home, 1903 TatnalI street, in
Wilmington, Sunday night, Nov. 2.
Deceased had been a great sufferer
for several years and underwent sew
eral operations with the hope of re-
gaining health, but to no avail. He
suffered relapse from bursted in
testine and died in few hours. Elmer
Webb, was the son of the late James
T. Webb, and came to the Clayton
Smyrna vicinity in early life to work
in the train dispatcher's office of the
Delaware Division. By his popular
ways and his attention to business, he
rose in the ranks and at the time of
his breakdown was holding a respon-
sible position. While the Delaware
Division headquarters We're in Clay
ton, he met and married Miss Lizzie
Webb, daughter of the late Edwin C.
FAIRIES and of Mrs. Mary M. FAIRIES,
of this town., who survives him with
three sons as follows. Harold F. Webb,
Edwin S. Webb and Elmer M. Webb,
Jr., all of Wilmington. Services were
held from his late residence last night
and his remains were brought to
Smyrna today, and interment made at
Odd Fellows Cemetery on the arrival
of the noon train.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
Halloween Mummers Take Town.

Friday night, Halloween, was cele-
brated joyfully by the parade of
mummers who virtually took posses
sion of the town. A carnival of frolic
was participated in but little or no
vandalism.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
Turbine-Engine-DynamOs Arrive

The new turbine engine dynamos
for Smyrna's new $4,000 electr:
light plant arrived Monday and will
be installed as soon as possible. Con-
tinuous electric current, night and
day, promises soon to be realized.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
DIR. JOHNsON's BOY INJURED.

Allen, Son of DIR. and Mrs. J. Allen
Johnson Struck by Auto at Newark.
Allen johnson, Delaware College
student and son of DR.. and Mrs. j.
Allen Johnson, of Middletown formef-
" of Smyrna, was injured late Sun
dav night a week ago when struck bv
an automobile on Depot Road, New
ark driven by Richard Morris. He
was brought to his home in Middle
town. His condition is not serious
and he will likely return to college
this week.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
REVIVAL AT ASBURY CHURCH.

Will Commence Next Sunday Under
the PastOrate of Rev. r. p. Nichols.
Revival services will be commenced
at Asbury M. E. Church, Sunday,
next. The meetings will be held
every night of the week, except Satur-
day, at 7.30. There will be spirited
music and gospel preaching. These
services will attract the people and
will be earnestly supported.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05
Sherwood Buys His Place of Business

Harry w. Sherwood has purchased
thru the agency of H. D. Boyer the
w. F. Keith property he now occupies
for an ice cream and confectionery
store and residence, for $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-05

Mrs. Carrie Farrell, Late of Smyrna.
Mrs. Carrie Farrell, aged II, widow
of John Farrell, well-lnown farm
er of this vicinity, died early Satur-
day morning at the home of her
nephew, Samuel C.. Pennington, near
Middletown, from stroke of apo
plexy. Mrs. Farrell suffered a stroke
of paralysis while she lived in Smyr-
ma several years ago. Size never re-
covered and was an invalid all the
time she lived near Middletown. De-
ceased was formerly Miss Carrie
Hoffecker and is survived by her sis
ter, Mrs. Ella Pennington, of Middle
town. The late Mrs. William F. Dunn,
of this town, was also a sister. Flu
neral services took place Monday af-
ternoon at 2 p. M, and interment was
made besides the remains of her hus-
band in Odd Fellows Cemetery. J
S. Edward Lewis, of M'ddIetOwn.
died at his home on South Broad
street, Middletown, Monday afternoon
after an lines of about four months
He came to Middletown % years ago
and become superintendent of the
Middletown Farms, Inc. He was fol
years active both in the Town Council
and the School Board. He is survived
by his widow and two daughters
Misses Mary Lewis, of Atlantic High
lands, and Miss Prudence Lewis, Of
Philadelphia, both of whom are schoo
teachers. His funeral took place
this afternoon, wednesday, with ser.
vices at his home. Interment OF
Thursday at North Branch, N. J.
John v. Craven Passes Away.
John v. Craven, of West Chester
Pa, formerly of Salem, N. j., known
to many in Delaware for his activity
for the friends of Old Drawers
Church near Odessa, died late Sun
day at his home at West Chester
after a short illness. He leaves {
widow, son and daughter, The de
ceased amassed a fortune in the glass
business while resident of Salem, N
j., where he lived for many years
He was the owner Of much propert!
around West Chester, well as flint
country place in West Goshen.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03
Handy Asks Early Death

From the death house in Sing Sing
where he is awaiting execution for thc
murder Of the paying teller Of the
East Brooklyn Savings Bank, Gordon
Fawcett Handy has written TO Districi
Attorney Harry +. Lewis, complaining
of the delay caused by the fact that
the case was taken to the Court oi
Appeals. Following his clients convic-
ton Hamby's lawyer appealed, despite
the protests of the self-confessed mur-
deror, who now writes:
81 deem it az much to your advan-
tage as to mine to expedite this sui
eide I hope that you will sec it tc
expedite the matter, as am dying
standing uD, so to speak Whether il
is the menu, environment or the incar-
ceration, l do not know or care, but
do know you will feel bad if the Law
were cheated Of such a willing offer
ing. Do not let it be cheated, Nr
Lewis
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03
''Unlimited" Fund Is Being
Used Against Him in Con-
test, He Declares, De-
manding Investigation
Political Animus Alleged
Senator Moses Introduces
Force Bill to Protect
Negro Voters in the South
New York Tribune
Washington Bureau

NeM YOrk Tribune
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator
Truman H. Ncwberry, of Michigan. in
sweeping denial Of the charges
brought against him and upon which
hc was indicted by the Federal Court
in Grand Rapids last Saturday. made
the counter charge to-day that "unlm-
tied" money is being used to contest
his election to the Senate over Henry
Ford, his Democratic opponent in the
election last year.
The charges were made from "polit-
ical anmus." Senator Newberry said
He requested the Senate committees
to- day to begin The Senate investga-
ton Of the Newberry-For election
without further delay. The Senate
will begin the recount o, the votes
next week, according to Republican
leaders.
Senator Moses. OF New Hampshire,
charging that partsanship was behind
the indictment of Senator Ncwberry,
introduced in the Senate to-day force
BILL which, if passed, would have the
Federal government require the ne
grocs of the South to vote in the next
election.
Charges Are Lies. Says Newberry
81 do not propose to rest under the
charges that my seat was obtained by
bribery and cOrruption," said Senator
New berry.
"Such charges are lies made out of
whole Goth, and believe the country
will realize the political animus IN
spring them.
"Certainl.l the people Of Michigan
understand the source which prompted
this entire campaign against me- pro-
the malignty behind it az we'll as the
use OF unlimited money in the attempt
TO cast cloud upon my good name and
that Of my supporters.
Because Of the necessity Of consid-
cllng the peace treaty and the league
of nations covenant the Senate unfor-
tunatcly did not have time to devote
Itself to the Investigation, which would
have resulted in my vindication and in
the confirmation of my election
Il have again requested the Senate
to adopt the resolution and proceed to
the invcsti. ti.sation Immediately am
assured this will be donc.'
Moses Charges Partisanship
The force bill" introduced by SEN
ator Moses provides for the creation of
joint Congressional committee to in
quire into the election laws in the sov-
eral states, with particular reference
to asccrtalning to what extent and in
what manner the right of suffrage is
in any way abridged and the effect OF
such abridgement upon the reprcsen-
tatlon in Congress of the states where
statutes Of this character exist. The
resolution calls for a report not later
than July ].
1T is refreshing," Senator Moses
said. ITO believe the tremendous en-
thusiasm Of the Democratic party for
purity in elections; and it would be a
great pity to allow this divine afflatus
to subside without gaining its full
benefit for the entire country.
Tine corruption Of the Michigan
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03
Industries in Rome. Milan
and Florence Completely
Paralyzed: Five Killed.
Many Wounded. in Riots
I'iitoni to Head Senate
King Also Names Orlando
TO BE President of the
Chamber Of Deputies

ROME. Dec (By The Associated
Press).- a general strike was declared
to-day III Rome, Milan and Florence,
where there was a complete cessation
o. work. There was no disorder, ex-
ccpt in Milan. where two persons were
fillod and many were wounded, two
OF whom died in hospital, and in
fhis city where after domonstrator
had fred At the carabineers the latter
replied killing ore person and wound
ing six others.
A midnight tonight all the public
services were working regularly. "The
Popolo Romano" and THE Observatore
Romano are the only papers appear
g n Rome.
There were rival Socialists and 10y
list demonstrations in all three
c!tics.
Chamber Guarded by Troops
Extraordinary police and military
measures were taken to-day to prevent
disorders Troops We're held in the
vicinity Of the Chamber of Deputies
where machine guns were kept in
readiness; armored cars circulated
through the main thoroughfares of the
city, while cavalry and mounted cara
bineers patroled the center of the
city.
A few Socialist Deputies passing
through the Palazza Colonna to-day
We're insulted by q crowd. Because OF
this incident the Labor Exchange de-
cidcd to call strike OF its members
which was begun without disorder
Deputy Dugoni. Socialist. has an
noVNced his intention of interpellating e
the government on the subject, de-
manding that rigorous mcasues be
taken against officers who have par
ticiXated in demonstrations against the
Socialist Deputies.
King Names Tittoni President
Jhe work of organizing the Parlia-
Mont for the new session. begun vester-
Gay. with the delivery Of the Kings
speech and the swearing of the Depu-
ties. was continued to-day For the or
ganization Of the Senate the president
of the body is named by the King, and
his majesty to-day, as had been eX-
pcc,ed, esisnated Tomasso Tittoni, the
former Minister Of Foreign Affairs, for
the Office
In the Chamber Of Deputies former
Premier Orlando, who was the govern
ment'S candidate, was elected president
Ct the Chamber Signor Orlando re
ceived PSI votes. as against 143 fol
Deputy Lazzari, the Socialist candidate
The former Premier had La17ari I'M
prisoned some 1imc ago for conducting
an agitation against the war.
Oath I;~en--N it'll Reservations
In the Chamber before the election
o. the President the Socialist members
took the oath, the ceremony provoking
exciting Incidents. Deputy Abba, o.
Genoa, who at the opening of the
Parliament yesterday wore a sweate'
and cycling costume, answered his
name and eaid:
Il swear but falsely"
Another exclaimed: II swear-bu'
demand the abolition OF the OATH
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03
Fire Ends Betrotfal Party
Guests Hoporing Cord Meyer
and Miss Thaw Fight Flames

The engagement party that Mr. and
Mrs. John +. O'Rourkc, of West Fiji
leth street, we're giving last night for
Cord Meyer, an American ace, and Miss
Catherine ThaW came to an unexpected
conclusion when it was discovered that
the second floor of the dwelling was
adre: The fifty or more guests fought
the flames until engines arrived Mr.
Meyer, who led the amateur fire fight
ers, was cut about the face by falling
debris.
About $4,000 damage was done.
Among the things destroyed was the
diploma presented to Mr.. O'Rourke by
Pope Plus X, making him a member Of
the knights Of st. Gregory. Mr. Meyer
and Miss Thaw are to be married on
December 13.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03
Treasurer Of Newberry
Campaign Is Arraigned

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Dec @
Frank W. Blair. of Detroit. who, as
treasurer OF United States Senator
Truman +. Newberry's campaign COM
mittee, sworc to the statement that
$176,O0O represented the total expendi-
turc in behalf of the Senator in the
1913 election, appeared in Federal
guilty to charges in the indictments
brought against 1876 prominent Michi-
gan men at the close Of the grand
jury nvestigution Of .hc Newberry
election. The court accepted his per-
sonal recognizance for bail in the sum
Of S1O,OOO
Mr.. Blair was the first Of Senator
Ncwberry's chief campaign lcutcnants
to appear for arrangement. Twenty
one othcrs, whose names were not
made public prior to service Of the
bench warrants, came here to-day and
either denied guilt or stood mute while
the court directed pleas Of not guilty
entered for them In each case bail
was fixed at 81 900, it being furnished
IN several cases, it was stated, by g
representative of a Detroit surety com
pany, acting for Mr.. Newberry.
Service of the warrants has dis
closed the Indictment Of many promi-
nent political leaders of the state.
Among them are Samuel ODell. for
merly State Treasurer. and now q
member of the Public Utilities Com
mission; William II. Connolly, Of
Spring Lake, state Senator; Edward
J: Bowman, Of Greenville former
United States District Attorney, and
Louis l.: Thompson, formerly probate
judge Of Allegan
Earl Fairbanks. Of Luther. Mich,
formerly member Of the Michigan
state Senate, pleaded not guilty to the
charge set forth in the Indictment. as
did L. Bruce Iaing, Of Dowagiac, Mich.
Each was held in 1000 bail.
Others who appeared at the Federal
building to-day we're John NJ. Harris,
formerly probate Judge of Boyne City:
August Field, of Manistee, prominent
politician. and Christian Brock, Muske-
gon County, prosecuting attorney.
Among the indicted men who ap-
peared for arraignment were Archie
Anderson, Grand Rapids; James B.
llasIins, publisher Of weekly
newspaper at Howard City; Mich. and
+. A. Nowack, formerly publisher Of a
weekly paper at Kalkaska Mich. who,
1T Iva; was charged in the indictment, re-
celved ton of print paper from New
berry interests during the 1918 cam
paign.
Seven others appeared and denied
guilt or stood mute, bond in each case
being fixed at 1000. They were:
Charles H. Farrell. former Mayor of
halamazoo; john B. Burns. Three Riv-
ers, Mich, chairman of the Republican
committee of st. Joseph County; Terry
7. Corliss. Lansing, formerly State
SSenator: Frank r. Ford. Kalamazoo.
pi,rose'cS,ut,n1g Attorney; Harrison II.
Merrill, Kalamazoo, formerly a news
paper man, a deputy sheriff and pub
ilclty agent in the Newberry campaign;
and Claude c. Vanderveen, Grand
haven, who served twice as treasurer
Of that city.
Judge Sessions is using every en-
1deayor to speed up the arragnmant.
To-day, according to Marshal Herman
L. O'Connor, was the last "honor dav
and hereafter the respondents will be
brought into court Immediately the
warrants are served. unless thev are
prepared to give bond at the time Of
their arrest
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03
SIS. 600 More Given
TO Red Gross for
Christmas Seals
Donors Name Withheld OIL
Request; Manhattan Fund
Total Reported 100000;
President Is Contributor

Another donation of S25.0OO match
ing that of Allan A. Ryan, brought the
Red Cross Christmas Seal Fund in
Manhattan yesterday up to total or
$50 ,o00, local headquarters announced
last night. The buyer of this "hcalth
bond requested DR.. Hartmann NJ.
Biggs, State Commissioner Of Health,
who is assisting the drive, not to re-
veal his name.
The first locality in the country to
exceed its quota was Marshall County,
S D., which reported Yesterday
Many children are writing to Santa
Claus, care he Red Cross Christmas
Seal Campaign,' saying thay have
given all they can afford and begging
Santa not to forget them because they
cannot give more now.
Additional workers, many Of them
society women, took charge of sub
scription booths all over the city yester-
day. Forewaraed by the previous days
experience with the police, all carried
their peddlers' permits.
A number of East Side children who
have been exposed to tuberculosis and
who are being aided at city clinics
assisted in the campaign yesterday.
Several Broadway actors sold seals
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2-Following
the visit at the White House Of two
little Red Cross Christmas seal can
vassers-Adrienne Mayer and Master
Jack Baker, the latter the son of Secre-
tary of War Baker-the following lot-
ter was received to-day by Mrs. Ernest
\. Grant. leader in the seal campaigA
in the capital:
December l, 1919
My Dear Mrs. Grant:
"The President and Mrs Wilson wish
to send You the enclosed small cor
'ribution as a token of their interest
N the work in which you are engaged.
1t was d great pleasure to the Pre;-
dent to see the little children this morn
ing, and the good wishes which
Adricnne and Jack brought from the
other little children Of the country for
his speedy recovery have done much
to hearten him.
"He is glad 70 feel that these little
citizens Of America are beginning so
carly their unselfish work for hu
manitv
The President and Mrs. Wilson will
use the stamps the little crusaders
brought for their Christmas mail.
VERY sincerely yours,
"EDITH BENHAM, Secretary"
The two children. appropriately cos
tuned as Red Cross Christmas seal
agents, were admitted to the Presi-
dents sckroom, and were smilingly
greeted by the President. who shook
hands with each and accepted the
Christmas seals they brought.
Little Miss Mayer, four years old,
also sold the first seals to the Prince
Of Wales. In addition. she was deco
rated by Genera Pcrshing with medal
and given a kiss for her Red Cross seal
work.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-03

eectorate---if any occurred-is most
distressing, but it is no more distress
ing than suppression Of the electorate
in the Southern states, which is go
notorious as to require no evidence
to be adduced
"Howevcr, it is desirable to estab-
lish all the facts surrounding elections
not only in Michigan. but elsewhere, in
order that the purity Of the personnel
Of Congress in both branches may be
protected against the presence Of men
who hold their seats in contravention
of statutory or constitutional priv
''rhe inquiry into Senator Newbcrry's
title to his seat will not be permitted
to go forward alone. There are many
interesting facts far removed from
Michigan which may be brought out
hclpfully in this connection, and shall
use my best efforts to see that this IL
done"