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Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
LAKE COMO BREAK TAKEN
BEFORE KENT LEVY COURT
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL ANX-
IOUS TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE
Committee From Levy Court to Meet
Town Council and Daniel c. Cor
bitt in Smyrna on Friday.

Smyrna Town Council held a meet
ing Friday evening and again on
Monday evening, both special meet
ings, to consider the boulevard route
and repairs to the dam at Lake Como.
Additional surveys for the dupont
Boulevard are being made both east
and west of Smyrna and until these
surveys are completed and full and
complete information is at hand, il is
hardly probable that Council will take
any definite action. At Monday night c
meeting much interest was shown in
the matter of doing something to re-
store the Lake and repair the cause
way recently washed out by the
severe storm. A committee was
appointed consisting of President L. NJ.
Price and John E. Wilson to await
upon the Kent County Levy Court at
it's meeting yesterday, which was
done. The result was, after lengthy
discussion on the matter, committee
of the Levy Court will meet Smyrna
Town Council and Mr.. Daniel C. Cor
bitt, of Odessa, owner of the pond
and mill property, here in Smyrna. on
Friday, to go over the situation. 1t
may be that all three concerned, may
take the matter in hand at once to
repair the break and if the State
Highway does not map out a coulse
before spring, the repairs at least will
be made. There seems to be a general
desire to have the break fixed and the
road rebuilt before winter weather as
the improvised detour around it, is
anything but satisfactory and will be
more or less a menance in freezing
weather. 1t is expected that the du-
Pont Boulevard will use a portion Of
the causeway, whether the eastern OF
western course will be taken, but at
any event it is hardly probable that
they will do anything this year and
Council feels it important that the
break be fixed and the road restored
as soon as possible.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
TOWNSEND HIGH SCHOOL SIGHT
County Board to Recommend That
District for Junior High School
Which Will be Satisfactory.

Nearly all the taxpayers OF the
Townsend school district, and many
who live in the surrounding districts,
held a meeting at the High School
Building in Townsend on Friday even
ing for the purpose of entering pro-
test against the action of the County
School Board in transferring the
ninth and tenth grades in the local
schools to the High School at Middle
town The pupils who are in these
grades are taken to and from Middle
town in a bus each day. At the meet
ing which was presided over by Mrs.
w. Harman Reynolds, who is the
president of the local Parents-Teach-
ers' Association, it was brought out
that Townsend is entitled to have a
Junior High School, there being
promised 80 pupils to enroll, and, ac-
cording to the County Board, this
number is sufficient to restore the
High School system. County Super
intendent of Schools j. E. Jump and
two members of the County Board,
George L. Medill, the president, and
Mr.. Shallcross, who were present to
hear the complaints, stated at the
meeting that they would recommend
that the local school be classed as a
Junior High School, and the two
grades, now done away with, be re-
stored to the Townsend school. Their
Recommendation for this change will
be presented to the State Board for
the necessary acton. The new school
code was discussed by the visiting
school authorities and the parents,
but there were no objections to the
code, the call for the meeting being
based on the feeling that is general
among the taxpayers, that the re-
moyal of the ninth and tenth grades
to Middletown, without any notice be-
ing given to the residents of this dis
trict of such action, being under con-
sideration, was not fair.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE MEETS.
Officers Elected Friday at -aeeting at
Miss Anna Bell Beckett's.

Officers Elected Friday at -aeeting at
Miss Anna Bell Beckett's.
The Queen Esther Circle met at the
home Of Miss Anna B. Beckett last
Friday evening and held the annual
election of officers, which resulted as
follows: Director, Miss Anna B. Bee
kett; President, Miss Louise Fortner;
Vice-president, Miss Pauline Pryor;
Secretary, Miss Helen Shapley; Pro-
gram Committee, Misses May Thomp-
son and Kathryn Knotts. A pleasant
social hour followed the business ses-
sion and regular program. Those
present were: Misses Alyce Watson,
Doris Nichols, Helen Shapley, Louise
Fortner, Castillo Turner, Mary Robin
son, Elizabeth Turner, Florence Trrax,
Priscilla Stevenson, Anna Robinson,
Mary Yates, Helen Moore, Audrey
Truax, Editha Sparks, Virginia
Sparks and Helen Evans.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
DIR. MOORE PROPERTY SOLD.

w. L. Sherman Bids it In at Trustees
Sale in Smyrna, Saturday Afternoon.
: At the Trustees Sale of the prop
erty Of the late Mary Moore, daugh-
ter of Dir. Moore, the well-known
physician and politician who died some
years ago, the residence, office and
stables, long in possession of The
family was auctioned off to William
L. Sherman for a consideration Of
$1,e00 the highest bidder. Mr.. Sher-
man who was recently president of
The Eastern Horse & Mule Company,
Of Smyrna, intends utilizing some of
the property for his business and will
probably dispose Of tho residence to
Walter Shelton. The cffice, residence
and stables was knocked off at the
Gale for 81 900 and the lot on Fisher
street for $500.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
SMYRNA CLUB WOMEN START
YEAR WITH ENTHUSIASM
LARGE ATTENDANCE AND FINE
PROGRAM MARK RE-OPENING
Club Meetings Resumed After Sum-
Recess-Officers of the Club For
the Ensuing Year,-NOtes

After a summer recess, the Twen-
tieth Century Club of Smyrna re-
sumed its meetings Friday at the Club
House with a large attendance, re-
newed interest and an interesting pro-
gram. The officers of the club for the
ensuing year are: President, Mrs. G..
l.. Harmonson; first vice-president,
Mrs. H. P. Hall; second vice president,
Mrs. S. ]. Reynolds; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. w. G. Roe; corresponding
secretary, Miss PARROT; treasurer,
Mrs. John Mckay; club hostess, Mrs.
Howard R. Jones. Chairman of Stand
ing Committees: Program, Mrs. Theo-
dore Ferguson; Education, Mrs. H. d.
Boyer; Literature and Libraries, Mrs.
]. w. Anthony; Civics and Household
Economics, Mrs. Thomas Wilson; So
cial Service, Miss Maxwell; Arts and
Crafts, Mrs. C. B. Raymond; History,
Mrs. L. !. Handy; Music, Mrs. Olive
Shallcross. At the first meeting of
the new club year Friday afternoon,
the presidents greeting was read by
Mrs. H. P. Hall. Miss Hough gave a
report of the State Federation which
met in Wilmington in June. Miss
Roberts sang Northern Days" and
1.-TWO Little Stars" A forecast of the
years work was given by Mrs. Theo-
dore Ferguson, chairman of program,
and the chairman of committees. Re
freshmerlts were served by the Club
Hostess, Mrs. Howard R.Jones. A cor
dial invitation is extended to the pub
lie to attend the open meeting next
Friday, October 10th, at 8 p. M, when
DR.. Joseph H. Odell, director of the
Service Citizen of Delaware, will de-
liver an address on the "School Code -
Those who have heard DR.. Odell have
much to say of him as a very able
speaker, and it is hoped many will
avail themselves Of this opportunity
to hear him.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
SMYRNA W. c. 7. U. AT DOVER.
Mrs. r. E. CantweIl and Miss EstelIe
Armstrong Attending Convention.

Mrs. X. Il. Cantwell and Miss Estelle
Armstrong Attending Convention.
Mrs. R. E. Cantwell and Miss Es-
telle Armstrong are representing
Smyrna Union at the State w. C. T.
U. Convention which assembled in
4Oth Annual Convention at Dover to-
day. The meetings are being held at
the Peoples Church and an interest
ing program has, been arranged. Mrs.
S. H. Messicl, of Bridgeville, State
President, is presiding. The chief ad-
dress this evening is by Congressman
Barley, of Kentucky. Tomorrow
evening DIR. Carolyn Geisel who SO
captiVated Smyrna at the Chautauqua
held here in June, is to be the prin-
cipal speaker. There will be special
music by the Dover Glee Club and ad-
dresses by prominent state officials
A number from Smyrna expect to at
tend tomorrow afternoon and even
ing sessions.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
WHOLE NO. 1875
BASEBALL STARS IN SMYRNA.
American League AiI-Stars to Play
Smyrna on High School Grounds.
Thousands of People Expected

Tomorrow will be a gala day in
Smyrna for everybody, both young
and old when the Smyrna Baseball
Team, will line up against the most
formidable diamond aggregation eyer
seen in lower Delaware the Ameli-
can League All-Stars. Never in the
history of Smyrna was such a galaxy
of baseball stars ever seen, and this
town is exceedingly lucky in getting
them here, as every town of any real
Importance on the peninsula, such as
Cambridge, Dover, Milford, and Eas-
ton, failed to make satisfactory ar
rangements. Great credit is due Mr..
B. F. VanWinkle through whose en-
terprise it was possible to get them
here. The Smyrna team will be
greatly strengthened by the addition
of many out-Of-town players, and
very interesting game is assured.
The star battery of the Millsboro base
ball team, Belts and Jones, will en-
deavor to hold the big leagers down.
Belts, who has pitched more shut-out
games this season than any other
pitcher in the State, has recently been
signed by Manager Crawath, of the
Philadelphia Nationals for the season
of 1920. The rest of the Smyrna
team will be composed of the best
players and local talent obtained. The
All-Star team will be composed of
Strunk, Athletics, left field; Pratt,
New York, second base; Young, De-
troit, short stop; Schang, Boston,
catcher; Pipp, New York, first base;
Roth, Boston, center field; Home
Run" Baker, New York, third base;
Jamison, Washington, right field;
Pennock, Boston, and Sliawliey. New
York, pitchers. The game has been
widely advertised and one of the
largest crowds ever in Smyrna is ex-
pected. The game will start prompt
ly at three o'clock on the High School
diamond. Admission fifty cents and
war tax.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
LOCAL REAL ESTATE SALES.

Mrs. Amanda Truax Sells Her Home
to V. Lay Phillips for His Father.
F. Charles LeCompte, Real Estate
Broker has sold the following real
estate: Residence of Mrs. Amanda
Truax on Frazier street, Smyrna, to
V. Lay Phillips, jeweler, for his faith
er, for $4,000; DIR. Wolf propertv.
Smyrna Avenue, Clayton, to Geo. D.
Maloney, for s1,S5O; Farm of Charles
G. Coverdale, of 100 acres near Ken
ton to Hiram C. Sparks, for $4,000;
Farm of Joseph NJ. Hazel, near
Blackistons, containing 55 acres to
Thomas Roe, for $4,000; House, West
street, Clayton, belonging to Mrs.
Helen Smith, of Baltimore, to C. Ed
ward Pinder, for $1,4OO; Residence
of DIR. Wolf, Main street, Clayton, to
w. E. Clark, for $1,85O.0O.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
GRAND LODGE A. F. AND A. M.
Harry Mayer, of Dover, HOnOred by
Being Elected Grand Master.

Approximately $50 past masters at
tended the one hundred and four
teenth communication of Grand Lodge,
A. F. and A. M. of Delaware, which
opened its session in the Masonic
Temple at noon, Wednesday, last,
with Grand Master A. Victor Hughes,
of Wilmington, presiding. The report
of the grand secretary showed that
the membership of the Masonic Lodge
of the state is now 1882, net gain
of 215 for the year ending June "a.
On Thursday the following officers
were elected: Grand master, Harry
Mayer, Dover; deputy grand master,
w. ]. Highfeld, Wilmington; senior
grand warden, Stanley Stevens, Del
aware City; junior grand warden,
Frank w. Long, Wilmington; grand
secretary, John F. Robinson, Whining
ton; grand treasurer, John F. Robin
son, Wilmington. Following the cleo
ton a banquet was served, after
which the newly-elected officers were
installed, the session closing Friday
afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
CIVIL WAR VETERANS TO MEET
Survivors of First Delaware Regiment
= A-sa,,,hIa Il, Cv,,vx-,o Na1t XVaaIy

Survivors of First Delaware Regiment
to Assemble in Smyrna Next Week.
The 58th anniversary of he First
Delaware Regiment Association will
be held in Smyrna, Saturday, October
Is, 1919. Comrade L. 7. Davis, chair
man of the committee of arrange
nents has rented the Club House for
this purpose. There will be about 80
old veteran survivors present and it
is the wish Of the local post to give
them a cordial welcome. A generous
display Of flags win be appreciated
There win be business session at
1880 in the morning including an
election Of Oficers and in the after
noon there win Le q public speaking
A special invitation is extended to all
civil war veterans and thcir families
whether members Of a post or not. j
E. Thomas 10 president Of The as
sociation and J. Manlovc Smith L
secretary.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
Bile WEDDING IN SUSSEX.

Young Couples Married in
'ridgeville NJ. E. Church.
b was a double wedding cere-
p Bndgeville NJ. E. Church at
clOck, Thursday afternoon.
Fna May Short, of Bridgeville,
the bride Of Albert J. Moore,
Charles, Va, and Miss Grace
ott, of Bridgeville, became the
William Price Roe,of Galena,
be ceremony was performed
Rev. Diston W. Jacobs, pastor
ehurch. Mrs. Everett P. Short
plngtOn, played the wedding
Prom" LOhengrin" and during
emOny played 20, Promise
IS Short was attired in a navy
ertOwn suit with hat to match
''fS Elliott wore a taupe suit
to match. Immediately after
emOny, Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
and Mrs. Roe left for a wed.
north. On their return, Mr.
5 Moore will live in Cap,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roe in Ga
oth young women are promi
Bndgeville and the doubl,
was Of more than usual in
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
MISS MARY RIGGS A BRIDE.
Married Yesterday in Philadelphia to
C. Nj. Hinsley, of Camden.

Ns Nhs VI NduluCIts
A quiet wedding took place yester-
day, Tuesday, Oct. at the home of
Mr.. J.. Frank Denney and Mrs. Clara
D. Wharton, 1920 Divinity Place,
West Philadelphia, when Miss Mary
Truax Riggs, of Dover, became the
bride of Mr.. Claude Miller Hinsley, of
Camden, Del. The ceremony was per-
formed at II o'clock noon by Rev. R.
K. Stephenson, D. D., of Milford.
Only few relatives We're present.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Baxter, of Dover,
sister of the bride, Master Francis
and David Clough, of Dover, nephews
of the bride, Mr.. Hinsley, of Camden,
mother of the groom, Miss Miller, of
Rosemont, Pa, aunt of the groom,
Mr.. Denney and Mrs. Wharton.
The bride was becomingly dressed in
brown embroidered georgette and car
ried white chrysanthemums. After a
luncheon the happy couple left for
New York City and will be at home
in Camden after November first.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
| MORE FEDERAL AID
|1R DELAWARE HIGHWAYS
.,vcSMAN LAYTON TAKES
,,,rTER UP WITH VIGOR
a.. Iniustice of Present Ap-
O Senator WolcOtt Too
.u.o.tod .l in Getting Aid.

Ont Injustice of Present Ap-
..0,snt-SenatOr U WOlcOtt Too
'+arssted .,,,ts in Getting Aid.
nolaware ought to have a
] .bore of money distributed by
.sderal government to aid road
4 - the various States is the
\ representative Caleb R. Lay
|..1o will try to argue the amount
o,,or to his State. DR.. Layton
.,,o basis for giving Federal aid
] several States in road build
was wrong. 81 think
',o,,ld he a revision of the sys-
] said DR.. Layton. "Under the
n ulan the award is based upon
e. of the State and the amount
! building in prospect. The
n is expressed in mileage, not
Y. per mile. This is inequitable.
lime ago Senator WOlcott point
!. that Delaware pays in income
an amount in excess of a num-
!, other States combined. Some
aeration ought to be given to this
4ben the budgets for the various
law departments of the States
ranged, and l hope the good
bureau of the Department of
plture will see to this when
called upon to make distribution
for road building" 1t is likely
Seuator Wolcott and Senator
LIN unite with DR.. Layton in
nand for a larger share of Fed
IA for Delaware IN her road
2 enterprises. 1t is pointed out
really costs more money to
loads in Delaware than in many
States that are more generous
ted by the Federal government
Wolcott has several times
attention to the fact that Della
deserves more generous treat
b respect to her roads. The
hes are not criticised, but it
gested that the law under
State aid is given be revised
4 basis for distribution changed.
one of the matters which will
attention by Congress when
ace Treaty and other urgent
s are out Of the way.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08

Eorse & Mule Company bankrupt.
Harry B. G1ieves, Of Smyrna, has
been appointed receiver Of tho East
ern Horse and Mule Company, Of This
town, by Chancellor Curtis, on apph-
cation CT George ". Cooper. Nr'
Cooper alleged the company ia insol-
vent.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
Afr OF MANLOvE HAYES.

l'lzen Who Was Many Years
''S'ee Of Delaware College.
Pratt Of the late Manlove
or nearly 30 years a trustee
7are College, will be present
college at 4 o'clock this We'd
(. Ai.einoOn. It will be a gift
Children Of the deceased and
NATION will be made by
'Hson Of Dover a grandson.
e A. Harter will preside at
clses and will give a history
ayes correction with Della
DE Samuel C. Mitchell will
en- address. The portrsii
n'ns in the hallway Of Ole
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
HOG CHOLERA IS SPREADING

Many Valuable Hogs Die From Epi-
demic in Lower New Castle.
The epidemic of hog colera con-
tinues to prevail in lower New Castle
county and the upper portion Of Kent
county and all efforts to prevent the
spread Of the malady have been futile.
Many Of the extensive raisers Of FORK
have lost the entire stocks from The
diease. Lnong the heaviest losers
are farmers in the localities Of Town
send, Smyrna, Clayton, Odcssa end
Middletown. The losses will amount OF
many thousand dollars.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
SUNDAY At AsBURY.

| !. !. AlehO,a Win Preach the
= 1',ec-al Series Sermons.
g q tho eeries Of ser
~sy- Rsnaom P. Nichols, en-
|,-s Am q Preacher win be
= Duneay y morning at As
H.. church. The subject Of
80, ! sermcn ! win be, 'The Man
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
PILGRIMAGE 10 OLD BARRETT 3

Poard of Bishops May Hold a Meet
ing There This Month.
The anniversary services at Old
Barratt's Chapel, near Frederica, has
been postponed from October IL to
October 19, at which time Rev. John
llrantz, of Patterson, N. j., will de-
liver the SERMON. The Board of Bish-
ors. while holding its annual meeting
in Wilmington about that time, may
visit Barratt's Chapel and hold an all
day session, with preaching in the
morning, afternoon and evening.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
R. E. LONG SELLS HIS FARM
T. j. HOdgsOn Buys 127 Acre Tract
at Rlackbird Woods For $4,000.

i. j. HOdgSOn Buys III ACKe AA@Oe
at Blackbird Woods For $4,000.
Thomas ]. Hodgson, farmer, Of
near Blackbird, has purchased OF
Richard E. Long, his home farm, sit
uated on the road leading from Black
bird campmeeting woods to Walkers
schoolhouse, containing 127 acres, for
$4,000, with possession March next.
Mr.. Long, who sold his entire lot OF
stock and farming equipment, We'd
nesday, at public sale, moved to Smyr-
ma, where he will re-engage in busi-
ness. Mr.. Hodgson will stock his
newly purchased farm with blooded
COWS with the intention of making 1t
one of the finest dairies in this part OF
the State.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08
La!e Again on Account of cas-.

Cn account of the Smyrna Gas
Works running out Of coal and The
town being without gas on Tuesday
and to-day, the Times is forced 70
conc out Cay late again this week.
w. II. Lurty Euys Mustard Tanrery.
W. II. Lursy has purchased The old
Mustard Tannery on North Union
Street at private terms.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-08

Mrs. Mary o. Caulk died at hei
home on West Front street, North
Milford, Thursday morning, aged 81
years. Funeral services were held at
the home Saturday afternoon at 1
o'clock, and interment was made at
Odd Fellows cemetery, Camden, Del.
Mrs. Caulk is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank L. Grier, of Milford.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-13

jurors, for it is one Of the most unpleasant
duties which fall to the lot Of the conscien-
tious citizen. It takes time, and concen-
trated attention, and one must be very con-
|scious Of his own rectitude ever to feel
quite happy sitting in judgment upon his
fellow men.
Undoubtedly, with the progress of suf-
frage women everywhere will be called
upon for this duty. It will be a fine test
of their patriotism and enthusiasm and Of
their ability.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-13
WHY NOT STUDY SPANISH?

England is encouraging popular study of Spanish
means Of taking advantage of trade opportunities
South America Instruction in the language provided
at Cambridge and other universities of Con
naught has specially urged its study by officers about
retire from army service enemies the Germans have
not neglected opportunities direction" says the
duke and friends the Americans, fancy anxious
to have 1sok in"
To what extent Americans actually seeking to obta in
look ln! VIII they allow the British to steal march
on them In this form of peace preparation? allies IN
war are certain to become rivals in South American
trade There Is besides the and efficient
petition Of Germans be met.
Apart from considerations Spanish is well
worth acquiring for literary 1t difficult
language 1t has both fascinating literature and
most interesting modern literature and drama
The great novel of the Spanish novel It is
doubtful If any other neglected modrn at
offers so manifold reward, intellectual aesthetic and
commercial to the American student as Spanish
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-13

TOT ionr ago there landed on the
shores Of America one OF King Vic
tor Emanueis bravsst fighters. ~
enisma OF medical science. and the
wearer of more decorations for valor
han any other man in tho entire italian
rmy. He started from Italy as colonel.
nut landed in New York as Gen. Ugu
.'ixsarello of the Queens regiment. q
ran ~ years Of age. He entered the
rmy at is and has raised himself to his
resent rank through successive deeds
II daring.
Across the forehead Of this soldier ID
ridge where surgeons cut his skull to
AXE out Il pieces Of shrapnel. A year
earlier his head was trspanned for q
bullet he had carried in his brain for
a hours before he collapsed.
In the battle of Ortigara, In tho Tren-
tino. on June 10. 1916. the colonel was
.cading his men In an attack on the
Austrian position at an altitude Of 1000
feet when an enemy sniper sent bull
made at great distance. and the bull
let had spent . great deal Of its force
before II reached it, mark. but It lodged
In the brain Of the colonel about an inah
back Of his risht eye
The force Of the shot bowlsd the
fighter over. but didn't render him un-
conscious, and with brain tiasus. pro-
trudins from the wound and blood dow.
Ing down his feee he refused T. leavs
the lines, insisting on leading his rod
mont For y hours he continued 10
lad his msn In the most tsrrine az
1ghting before he finally sank into I
state OF coma ana was sent to the rear.
Before losing aonsciousness, hoWevVr.
the colonel told his aide that he would
keep onsgoing until he got the man who
shot him. and although wounded In the
and after tho battle was over he nourht
out the spot. A. he approached Il a
Austrian picket ran out. ana the colonel
dropped him With pistol shot, IA
thinks he got the man he was looking
for.
Amon- the many dsssraGisas O.. -