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Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
MOVING DAY ABOUT SMYRNA.
Few Business and Residence Changes
But a Number of Farmers Move.

Saturday, March 1st, was Moving
Day in Smyrna and vicinity and as
usual there were a number of changes.
While only a few business changes,
there were considerable residence
changes, especially in the farming dis
tricts. Among the business changes
noted are: Samuel ]. Reynolds moves
his office from the HAZEL Block, Main
street to his own building on Com
merce street next to John C. Stills.
He is succeeded by H. d. Boyer, who
moves from the Dick property. Mag
istrate Frank E. Postles who had his
offices with S. ]. Reynolds takes the
Colt store property long in tenure of
Alexander Carson who moves up in
the Stockley Block. DR.. Frank Gard
ner, veterinarian, who also had a desk
room in the office of S. ]. Reynolds
moves in with Magistrate Postles. An
drew James of Dover succeeds to the
place vacated by H. D. Boyer and will
open a shore shine establishment.
Mark McManus takes the office re-
Gently vacated by w. o. Hoffecker and
the ]. H. HOffecker Canning Company
and will open an auto tire station.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
W. B. MEGEAR DECLINES OFFICE
Former Smyrnian Will Not Head Viii
mingtOn Chamber of Commerce

Former Smyrnian Will Not Head Viii
mingtOn Chamber of Commerce
William B. Megear formerly of
Smyrna, president of the Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce, will not accent
the honor another term. His business
activities will not permit him to con-
tinue in the office, but he will retain
the position and direct the affairs of
the body until new head is selected.
A committee on this vacancy is en-
deavoring to select another strong
man for the position. Mr.. Megear's
declination is much regretted. He
has made good and has given much
of his time to looking after Whining
toms interests. The directors of the
Chamber of Commerce met on Thurs
day afternoon and reelected the fol-
lowing officials. First President,
Joseph Bancroft; Second Vice-Presi-
dent, Frederick Brady; Treasurer
Josiah Marvel; Secretary, Clarence
Killen.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
MIDDLETOWN IS SET AGOG
BY $4,000 SAFE ROBBERY
GEORGE V. PEVERLY, LUMBER
MERCHANT VICTIM OF THIEF.
Robbery was Committed Sunday In
Broad Daylight-RaymOnd Ellis Ia
Year Boy Apprehended, Monday

lear boy Apprehended, Monday
Accused of the theft of between
$4,000 and $4,000 worth of securi-
ties, from the Office of George V.
Peverly, lumber merchant, at Middle
town, Sunday afternoon, about $50
o'clock, Raymond Ellis, IA years old
a youthful stranger, was Monday COM
mitted, by Magistrate D. w. Stevens,
to the Ferris Industrial School, at
Wilmington. The securities the boy
took were recovered. The boy, whose
home is in FoXboro, Mass, came to
MiddletOwn, Saturday with his mother,
who was on her way to Millington,
Md, having obtained employment in
a mill there. The boy left his mother.
at the railroad station, and said that,
in walking about the town, he met a
negro of 10, who induced him to enter
the Office of Mr.. Peverly, after having
found a rear window open. After
having thoroughly ransacked the office
and the safe, which was unlocked, the
boy said, they made a detour of the
town and boarded a southbound
freight. The negro, according to
Ellis, took more than 100000 in Sc
curities, and ragged of having re-
Gently robbed a store in Boston, from
where he was working his way to his
home in Virginia. He was armed with
.32-calibre automatic pistol and wore
a khaki army blouse under his gray
coat, the boy said. Among the plum
der found on Ellis were certificates for
$50 shares of Pennsylvania railroad
stock, many checks, notes and bonds.
AS soon as the robbery was discovered
the police got busy and Ellis was ar
rested by Officer Fitzgerald of the
railroad police, who found the plunder
in the lads pockets. The youthful
prisoner was turned over to the town
authorities, who took charge of him
until he was arraigned before Magis-
TRACE Stevens, Monday morning. The
magistrate doubted the boys story
about the negro accomplice, and,
while he believes all the plunder taken
was found on the boy, when inquiry
was made at Mr.. Peverly's office the
person there said an inventory had not
been taken.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
WHIPPING POST TO REMAIN
Delaware Lawmakers at Dover Refuse
to Do Away With This Relic.

to Do Away With This Relic.
After a long discussion, on Friday,
the Senate, by a vote of Is to 2, de-
feated the Senate bill abolishing the
whipping post in Delaware. Senators
Robertson (who introduced it, and
Short voted in the affirmative. The
proponent declared the whipping post
is a relic of barbarism.. Senator
Gormley said it deters crime. He had
seen many criminals lashed, but never
saw the least semblance of blood as a
result of the whippings. Senator
Palmer stated that dread of the whip
ping post kept criminals in other
States out of Delaware. Senator
Pool thought it should be retained, if
for nothing else, to punish wife beat
ers. Senator Hollett advocated more
hanging and fewer whippings. Sena-
tor Walker knew of no public demand
for the proposed abolishment. Sena-
tor Bennett argued that this is an in
opportune time to reduce penalties for
crime. Senator Alice urged Teten-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
NEW TOWN COUNCIL MEETS
AND ORGANIZES FOR YEAR
L. M. PRICE PRESIDENT, ED
WARD T. PORTER, SECRETARY
Harry b. Grieves Who Was Defeated
at Town Election Retained as Town
Clerk By a Vote of 5 to 2.

Thomas Jefferson, first district;
Lewis M. Price, second district, Ed
ward 7. Porter, third district; Robert
Y. Wallen, fourth district; Walter F.
Keith, fifth district; and John E. Will
son and Samuel A. Fortner, sixth dis
trict-all men-elect-appeare
at the regular meeting of Smyrna
Town Council Friday evening to sub
scribe to their oath of office and to eff
feet and organization for the ensuing
year. Lewis M. Price was reelected
president and Edward 7. Porter was
elected secretary. The latter succeeds
Harry B. Grieves who failed to get
elected. While Mr.. Porter was elect
ed secretary, Council set aside a pre-
cedent by electing an outside man as
clerk and Mr.. Harry B. Grieves, long
an occupant of this Office, was selected.
There were three nominations for the
clerkship: Mr.. Wilson nominated H.
B. Grieves; Mr.. Keith nominated
Councilman FOrtner and Mr.. Porter
nominated Councilman Keith. In the
secret ballot taken, Mr.. Grieves re-
ceived five votes; Mr.. Keith one vote
and Mr.. FOrtner one vote. H. B.
Grieves was declared elected. Henry
S. Anthony was reelected Town AL
derman and Collector of Taxes, Rents
&c for the ensuing year. Council
made provision to secure the bond of
Mr.. Anthony as well as Eugene Davis,
the new Town Treasurer. President
Price who is also State Senator from
this district explained the bills of
Smyrna Town Council before the Leg
islature and said unbeknown to him an
amendment providing for a referen-
dunn vote had been tagged on the bill
authorizing Smyrna to borrow $4,000
for remodeling electric light plant
The same plan he said was being
adopted on all such bills before the
Legislature. Council readily acquiesc-
ed in the matter and said it was moth
ing more than right that the people
should vote for or against the bond
issue which vote would be a guide to
Council and relieve the individual
members of any responsibility in the
matter. All members of Council, how
ever, felt that every property owner
interested in the progress of the town
and in making the electric light rev.
enue builder instead of an expense
would vote for the bond issue. Council
adjourned after allowing batch OF
bills.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
BISHOP MCDOWELL AT 4sBURY
Greeted By Large Congregation as he
FOrcefully Presents the Centenary
Xement-Eine Mnsic a Feature

Greeted By Large Congregation as he
FOrcefully Presents the Centenary
MOvement-Fine Music Feature
Thursday last was a notable day
with Methodists of Smyrna and vici-
nifty, when the great Centenary Move
ment received a fresh impetus by the
presence at Asbury M. E. Church of
Bishop William F. Mcdowell with two
other speakers, to hold a rally with
the local "Four Minute Men" and give
boost to the campaign. The Bishop
was warmly greeted and at the even
ing session delighted large congre-
cation with his able presentation of
the movement. The Centenary meet
ing was held with Bishop Mcdowell of
Washington, DR.. Maurice E. Swartz,
the corresponding executive secretary
of this Bishopric Aria and Rev. Mr..
Kebock, as the speakers. District Su-
perintendent w. A. Wise, presided.
The audience numbering between fouE
and five hundred gave universal test
imony to the attractiveness and per-
susasiveness with which the great
Centenary movement was presented.
This meeting was one of a series of
meetings held on the Peninsula. An
all day program was held in Smyr-
ma. The leaders of this Centenary
movement are greatly encouraged
over the success already achieved.
A large number of the leading Meth
odist churches of this Bishopric Aria
and many churches of the Wilmington
Conference have adopted tithing as
their financial and have put their full
Centenary apportionments in their
budgets of the year. Bishop Nc
Dowell and his associates were greatly
pleased with their reception in Smyr-
ma. A feature of their visit was the
social hour and Supper and the fine
music rendered by Asbury Choir and
Male Quartette.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
CELEBRATES 1O2ND BIRTHDAY.
Jehu Roberts Oldest Person in Della
ware Active in Wilmington.

Jehu Roberts Oldest Person in Della
ware Active in Wilmington.
Jehu Roberts of 5O2 Bayard avenue,
Wilmington, observed his 102d birth
day anniversary Sunday. Mr.. Rob-
erts is the oldest person in Delaware.
He has three children, Mrs. Mary Me
Clintock, aged 70 years, with whom he
makes his home; Mrs. Miriam Aims
worth of Wilmington aged 81, and
Mrs. Lydia Lowthers of MOntchanin,
great grandchildren, and two great
great grandchildren. The latter are 6
and 8 years old, respectively. He has
two grandchildren in the army, one
Joseph P. McClintock, who is in Com
pany C, 3O9th Machine Gun Battalion,
of the 18th Division. Mr.. Roberts
was born in Lancaster county, Pa,
near Peach Bottom, on March 2, 1917.
At the age of 16 he became an ap-
prentice shoemaker. He followed
this trade until about so years of age.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
CLUB WOMEN STUDY KIPLING.
Review His Life and Works at Cen
tury Club Meeting Friday Afternoon

RCNiCW Ills Lille dllu WOIhS dt Otll-
tury Club Meeting Friday Afternoon
Last Fridays program was very
enjoyable one for admirers of Kipling.
Before the program arranged for the
day, Mrs. Banes gave talk on parla-
mentary rules and explained a chart
designed for use in clubs. Miss Max
well gave a sketch of Kipiing's life
and read off" Mrs. L. NJ. Price re-
cited "The Recessional," Mrs. Cover
dale, accompanist. Mrs. ]. w. An
thony read "Wee Willie Winlie.'
"Blue Roses" was read by Miss An
thony. Miss Margaret Walls gave
the following selections on the vic
trola: "On the Road to Mandalay,"
"Danney Deever," "Fuzzy Wuzzy,"
"Gipsy Trail" and "Boots." "Recon-
struction" will be the subject of an
address to be given next Friday by
Mr.. Smith from st. Joseph's Indus
trial School, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
FRUIT PROSPECTS DOWN STATE
Outlook is Encouraging If Good
Weather Continues.

According to fruit growers in diff
ferent parts of the State peach and
apple buds have not been affected by
the changeable weather. Unless there
are killing frosts in March and the
first two weeks in April, it is be-
lieved that fruit will not be injured.
The warm days for the past two
weeks has had tendency to swell the
buds, but if the weather remains cool
for the next three weeks it is believed
that they will pass the danger period
and bumper crop may be expected.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
Rev. Josiah Crawford to Give Address

Rev. Josiah Crawford "New Era"
chairman of New Castle Presbytery
will speak in the Lecture Room of the
Presbyterian Church to morrow
Thursday, 7.3O p. m. A large attend
ance is desired.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
TO-DAY FIRST DAY OF LENT
st. Peters Church to Hold Lenten
Services With Usual Program.

This is Ash-Wednesday, the begin
ming of Lent. st. Peters Church,
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, rector an
nounces services in the Church to-
morrow. Thursday afternoon at a
o'clock; Evensong on Friday at 7.SO
D. m.,; 1890 a. M, Morning Prayer
and Sermon; Sunday, 7.SO a. M, Holy
Communion; 12 noon, Sunday School
and Bible Glass; 7.30 p. M, evensong'
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05

Minimum Wage Bill Killed at Dover.
By a vote of Is nays to 2 yeas, the
Senate killed Senator Robertson's bill
providing for the establishment of a
minimum wage for the women work.
ers of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1919-03-05
Internal Revenue Officers Coming

Internal heVenue UHICtIs CUHIIHB
Internal Revenue officers will be in
Smyrna Friday and Saturday, March
7 and 9Th to assist income tax payers.
They give advice and take your afi-
davit free.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
DRIVE FOR C'EATER MEMBERSHIP IS
OPENED IN CITY CHURCHES SUNDAY

Dr. Addison Parker occupied the
pulpit for the evening services at the
Fairview NJ. e. church.
The Rev. T. F. Tressell occupied his
pulpit at the Trinity English Lutheran
church. Rev. H. L. Overdeer. pastor
Of Grace M. E. church, OBLIGATED at his
own church, and the Rev. A. L. Nick
las occupied his pulpit in the st. Johns
Lutheran church.
Evangelistic services were held Sum-
day morning at the First Christian
church by the pastor, L. e. Murray.
The theme Of the sermon was THE
Gracious Invitation
Revival services at the Church OF
Nazarene were well attended Sunday
morning. afternoon and evening. Ser
vices In the morning were conducted
by the pastor. Evening services were
conducted by Evangelist Minnie Nor
ris. who spoke on repentance. Ser
vices will be held each evening at
1880 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
COUGHED
THREE MONTHS

Relief in "a Hours Simple Home Medi
cine Did 1t.
Mr. H. c. Hoot, chief operator, F. C.
r. R., Birmingham, Ala, writes:
II tried your MenthoLaxene for q
cough and find it the premier medi
cine for that ailment l had cough
for three months and made me a sy-
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permanent relief in twenty-four hours,
ETC."
Mentho-Laxene is a richly conce.l-
trated mixture of wild cherry, Tolu
Grindelia, Menthoe Ammonium ch!or-
ide, Cascara, ETC., sold by good drug
gists in 21a-ounce bottles. Mixed a:
home with simple syrup, it makes a
full pint. A wonderful medicine, won
derfully cheap, and guaranteed most
effective for colds, coughs catarrh,
hoarseness, difficult breathing, ETC.
Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
BETTER THAN CALOMEl
Thousands Have Discovered Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
aHaruless Substitute.

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi.
tute for calomel - are q mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on tho liver Is
almost instantaneous. They ere the result
of DR.. Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
His efforts to Danish it brought out these
little olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does. but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teeth like
strong liquids or calomel. They take hold
Of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why
cure the liver at the expense Of the teeth7
Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids. It Is best not
to take caiomel, but to let d.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, ~dullnesse and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel '1oggy and
heavy" Note how they clear" clouded
brain and how they "perk up" the spirits.
NC and Csc box. All druggists.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
Masonic Calendar

Monday, Feb. 24.-Richmond Com
mandry No. 8 K. T.. special conclave.
knight Templar Degree.
Tuesday, Feb. 2.-Richmond Lodge
No. 1876 F. and A. NJ, called meeting.
work in Master Mason degree. COM
mencing at Z o'clock. All Masons
welcome.
Wednesday, Feb. 26.-Webb Lodge
No "a F. and A. NJ, called meeting;
work in Entered Apprentice degree.
commencing at o'clock. Luncheon
at $50.
Friday, Feb. 2S-King Solomon's
chapter No. 4. R. A. NJ, called meet
ing; work in Past and Most Excellent
Masters degrees
Saturday. March Loyal Chapter
No. 40, O. E. S.. stated meeting; ini-
tiation Of candidates. All members
are requested to be present as the
bylaws are to be voted on.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24

COLUMBUS Seventeen-year-old
Helen Clark was fatally burned when
the coal oil can she was using in
building a fire exploded.
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SPANISH I. w. w. HELD

NEW YORK, Feb. "a Fourteen
members of the Spanish branch of the
l. w. w. were arrested by secret SER
vice men and members of the police
bamb squad in two raids here late to-
day. While they are charged formally
with having seditious literature in
their possession government agents
claimed to have evidence they were
Matching a terrorist plot.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
LiLAcs IN BLOOM

MILTON, Feb. 24.-Lilacs are in
bloom at the Petty home, east OF
Milton. Mr.. Petty expected to move
early this spring and his daughters
brought the lilac in from the yard
and placed it in the cellar with a
little dirt over the roots. Now the
lilac is in full bloom but instead
Of being their natural color the
blooms are pure white.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
Ohio News
in Flashes

CINCINNATI-Seven persons were
hurt, two seriously, when cr0sstown
car ran away on the Brighton Hill
and crashed into telephone pole.
The entire front Of the car was demol-
ished. A defective brake caused the
accident.
ORGANIZATIONS United States
officers applied to the labor bureau
here in one day for day-labor jobs to
keep themselves and their brides from
starving. Thinking the war was go
ing to last several years, they had
married after receiving their commits
sions. and, discouraged. had been I'M
able to find work.
HAMILTON-Eight persons died
during the week Of influenza here. Mild
recurrence Of the disease is noted In
the cases Of persons who have had
the disease before.
TOLEDO-After running through
the halls Of the Hotel Waldorf, shoot
ing at everyone he met, James Nc
Gregor, Of Detroit, barricaded himself
in his room and was instantly killed
by fusillade from the guns of three
policemen who besieged him.
YOUNGSTOWN-An at his wife
Ruth, because she went to church,
Monroe Gilkie shot her and killed him.
self at their home here. He was an
agnostic.
DAYTON-A man in soldiers uni
form, locked up for being drunk, told
the police he had killed two policemen
in Toledo. investigations will be
made.
COLUMBUS - Seventeen-year-old
Helen Clark was fatally burned when
the coal oil can she was using in
building fire exploded.
CLEVELAND-A pail of gasoline was
poured over Mrs. Anna Williams, and
she was set on fire by an unknown
man. The woman was seriously
burned. The assailant got away.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24

DAYTON-A man in soldiers uni
form, locked up for being drunk, told
the police he had killed two policemen
in Toledo. investigations will be
made.
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SENTENCED FOR THEFT.

WINCHESTER, Ind, Feb. "a
Leonard Austermann and Lon Teaford
of Union City were found guilty of
grand larceny in circuit court Thurs
day and Austermann received a SEN
tence OF $50 days in the county jail
and Teaford was sentenced to the Re
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formatory to from one to eight years
The jury was out for nearly twenty
six hours
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The war is over, but the men who
did the fighting still need our dollars.
Have you paid your income tax?
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CLEVELAND-A pail of gasoline was
poured over Mrs. Anna Williams, and
she was set on fire by an unknown
man. The woman was seriously
burned. The assailant got away.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-01
Special to The Arizona Republican,
 by G. Nj. Sparkes)

Special to The Arizona Republican,
 by G. Nj. Sparkes)
 Tucked away in the mountain fast Less of Yavapai county, is Prescott the mile high city of Arizona. Known far and wide for it's open -heartedness and genial Hospitality, the little city situated in the heart of beautifully wooded pine belt area will throw open its gates to welcome the hundreds of visitors to the Prescott Frontier days celebration, July 2-3-4-5th.
 The Frontier days, which have made the name of Prescott famous through out the length and breadth of the country, are unique in that they are rot given as an exhibition or show but are out and out contests, from the start to the finish, where brawn and brain tussle for supremacy in the sports of the mountains and plains.
 From east to west and north to south, visitors yearly go to the Frontier days at Prescott, for they realize that in the Frontier days arena they are able to witness the real sports of the range. The 1919 Frontier days will excel any celebration yet held by the Frontier Days association. The purses are larger, the number of contestants greater and the rules laid down by the management are those which are ob- served by the cowboys while riding the range
 Decked in gala attire and with hun- dreds of cowboys in their picturesque outfits. the Frontier days contests will be formally opened Wednesday, July 2
 The arena of the Prescott Frontier days is ideally located in one of the beauty spots of Arizona, and which were it in any other part of the world out Arizona would be a mecca for tour ists. The grounds are in excellent con- dition. New corrals have been built, which will enable the management to move the stock faster and with more ease. The stock, including the broncs, wild Sonora steers and mustangs are in Al shape. The wild broncs seemed to have taken possession of the grounds with a familiarity which breeds con- tempt for the cowboys who will att tempt to ride the outlaws. The arena will be directed by Lester Ruffner, one of the most experienced men in this | line in the southwest Lester is well and favorably known throughout the cowmen's world and with his wide ex- ] perience, good nature and his ability to put on the contests. the spectators can rest assured that from the opening day until the close there will be plenty of fun at the arena. termed in his own language as wild, rough. fast and furi = ous."
 Visitors from the Salt River valley to the Frontier days should bear in mind that they can take advantage of the special Friday and Saturday sum- mer rates of S7.50 plus the war tax, and good for 15 days. Those not leaving