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Smyrna times., 1919-12-24
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Miss Airline Weaver, of San Anton
10, Texas, and Miss Mabel Stevenson
of Stanford, Conn.,, are spending the
Christmas holidays with Miss Ruth
Wallen. Miss Wallen, who is attend
ing the COwles Schools, at Oak Lane.
Pa, brought her friend, Miss Weaver,
home for Christmas, the distance 10
Texas being too far to justify her re-
turn for so brief a vacation.
Dr. and Mrs. J. w. Clifton will
spend Christmas with their son, DR..
A. Lee Clifton and his family at Ard
more, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Bounds and
children, and Mr.. and Mrs. Flovd
Williams and daughter are spending
the Christmas holidays with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN C.
Middleton.
DR.. and Mrs. Horace Spruance, of
Washington, D. c., are spending the
Christmas holidays home.
Miss Mary Spruance and Miss EN-
lily Spruance are spending their
Christmas in New York.
Mrs. John P. Bartlett and daugh-
ters, Misses Katherine, Ethel and
Anna, who recently moved in the A.
G. Cummins property, on Main street,
are spending the holidays in Balti-
more, Md.
Mr.. John Henry Hoffecker Hall, of
the West Point Military Academy, is
enjoying his first furlough home
since he entered Uncle Sans institu-
tion, and is spending the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey
P. Hall.
Miss Bertha L. HOffecker is expect
ed tomorrow to spend the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Hoffecker.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Dodson, (ree
Miss Lillian Wright) who have been
residing in Philadelphia, have moved
back to their farm, on the Smyrna
Clayton road. They are receiving a
welcome by their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hillory Oliver are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
Friday morning of fine baby daugh-
ter.
Miss Eleanor Spruance, Miss Han
nah Deal1yne, Miss Lillian Thornley,,
Miss Edna Pratt, Miss Katherine Den
ney, of Woman's College, of Della
ware, Newark. are home over the
Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Nowland have
gone to near Pottstown, Pa, to spend
Christmas and the rest of the winter
with Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Keen.
Miss Ruth Palmatary, of near
Hartly, spent Monday with her aunt,
Mrs. Annie Dyett.
Mrs. T. H. Haynes has gone to Will
mington to spend the Christmas
Holidays and the rest of the winter
with her son Edgar L. Haynes.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24
n SMYRNA TIMES
~ L,,'TRNA, DELAWARE
I,vaN9 AND VICINITY
,,.ns Of General Interest 'a'"-
borf l't,,iJ 0J During tht Week.
Il. ..+,nas toys now on display "'
= 10 cent StOre.-ao''
.,,,r Christmas Gift a Kodak
Ae e. 1ones Phalmacy.-adv.

= nee Red Cross Christmas
B7 a n"s saIe at all stores from Dec
b, o'a Oh 10. a.. Help stamp out turbur-
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24
BETTY WEDDING NEAR DOVER.
IS Bessie Short Becomes the Bride
Of Homer Wright.

saturday evening, Dec. 20, at the
Pc Of Mr.. and Mrs. William S.
''H their daughter, Miss Bessie
|'h formerly a teacher in Dover
E schools, was married to Homer
|Fght, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
ght, Of St. Jones Neck. The GER
was performed by Rev. R. H.
D. pastor of Little Creek NJ. E.
r. Miss Frances Wright, sister
groom, was maid of honor, and
Luna Short, cousin of the bride,
bridesmaid. Mrs. Edith and Mrs.
! Bullock, sisters of the bride.
q as matrOns of honor, and little
'a Irene Bullock and Eleanor
]llel We're ibbon-bearers. Mrs.
-nn Snort, cousin of the bride,
ne grOOm's best man. Russell
Ce0rge Bullock we're ushers.
\. Luna Cariss Of Dover, played the
'ang march, and Miss Alpbonso
!. !, Of Dover sang 30, Promise
/. lne couple left for a short we'd
ulp IN Pennsylvania and New
. and upon their return home,
IL 1e On Mr.. Wright's farm near
'erea.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24
SELL DISTRICT SCHOOL HOUSES
Three Abandoned Buildings We're Put
Up at Public Sale at MiddletOwn


The novel sale of six school
houses by order of the New Castle
county board of education, was an
event of more or less interest to Mid
dletown and vicinity yesterday. They
are rural buildings abandoned through
the consolidation plan being put into
effect by the board, the houses are at
Armstrong; Corner; "Brown Cot
tage," near Middletown; "Mill Lane" +"
between Armstrong; Corner ond Nc
Donough; Mathews Corner, between
Odessa and Taylor's Bridge; "Stump
Corner" near Odessa, and the "Deal
Corner" school house, between Nc
Donough and Augustine Beach.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24
: D. GklEVES' FINE REPORT.
SbaY' pfTlier nl of Kent County He
FINANCES to Be Good.

Nnn.. ~ AAN
'1''s Finances to Be Good.
= :, Illeves, !. of Smyrna, Comp
,,,' q Kent county, has prepared
H. 1a, report of the financial con-
d, " Aent county from December
to December /. 1918, (which which
H. audited by auditors to be an
Ii ,. y resident Associate judge
sr.,,' SyVe' As usual he makes a
/ 1'ellent :. report and shows the
/" ue IN a healthy condition
rs, seneral fund-Balance on
,oa': Dsoen0er 1, 1919, s99,272.52:
Sipss, le including balance De-
iSlS' $1848l6.92. Total
h. ss' P.1 general fund, s151.-
H., balance ,asa in general fund. De-
b, s., !, isls' osa $88,553.15; uncolIected
,2s5 ,22,s'eoO' ooo Kent county indebted
d nesins, yo' GOOD roads account
ser pss, pts. including balance De-
F,ail aslS, S76,5a8.O7. Expendi-
aa MAJ: sineers Office. 81 ono oe.
-ls- nats,is, s and implements, ST.
F, sppoIiaa Sllal' =, and freight, $780,
n 's $500 yss,, :, Sl'5OS.48. labor and
\ ace IN yr-,4l' paoa Total, s6O,618.7O.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24

5eaking Of big hogs, they are be-
aised this year in Sussex county.
/ E Tucker, of Greenwood, claims
/ championship with a hog weigh
| 81 pounds. William S. Elling-
Ia Of near Milford, claims the
ugionship for his section, with a
hat weighed 558 pounds. ]. NJ.
uhn, superintendent of the Sus-
hunty AlmshOuse, slaughtered
ben pigs, the aggregate weight
|abeen dressed being $3.50 pounds.
4 largest weighed 404 pounds and
smallest 25O pounds.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24

Soldiers Comfort Club have re-
.ni7ed and formed a comfort or
rcial service club. The object Of
,lub is to help and provide for
Il who are in needy circumstances
ro,e the colOred people of Smyrna.
! have donated several boxes of pro
In, and money to a number of
-.;lss and individuals. We wish to
.rk our many friends for their pat
maze and assistance. President, Al
\ Watson; secretary, Albert Price;
responding secretary, c. B. War
treasurer, Lola Hill.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24

, .nmber of business men OF Mil
J ~ have organized a board Of
% I. ritb John P. Ahern, president;
Jarvis. secretary; Martin Wal
treasurer; NJ. I. HOllins, adver-
4 cloak factory and a large
n hacking plant are among some
4. new industries to start opera
|. otter the first of the year.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24

!. h.s been suspended on the
l, Won at Lake Como on account of
olm .r and ice. The widening of
' y will be continued as soon as
|. e.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-24

.ookage of high grade Samo-
" %rhoeolates at Christmas For
sr' =. Clifton & Jones Pharmacy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-22
Don't Ever Miss Sales Like TheS'

Every woman who reads the newspapers
knows that the prices for Fall are going to
be the highest since the beginning of the
war, and knowing this it is merely a pro-
lection for them to buy NOW at sensational
sales like these.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-22
All Roads Will Lead to This
Sale Today

From every town around MarshalltOwn will
come the greatest crowds that ever attend
ed sale in this city. Sale starts at $3.50.
Out-of- town customers will get here early
to have first choice of these bargains.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15

The hospital committee of BaIffmofe|
brought cheer to the boys of the BaBal
Hospital Thursday
The regular weekly dance was held
Thursday at the Little White Hoil1e..
and. as usual. the young ladies' brought
refreshments and cigars for All the
men present. Nearly SOC men were
served, and all were full Of praise fof
the hospitality extended.
The usual religious services were
held Friday at the hut
The advance publicity for the com
ing.week is as follows: Tuesday night,
at the main X of G. building. d -
vaudeville show will be held, com
prised of six first-class vaudeville acts.
all professional talent, at present play
ing in Baltimore. These entertain
ments will be weekly feature ana
will be arranged through the Jewish
Welfare Board of Baltimore. It IS
proposed to send down only profess
sional talent.
A reception will be given Thursday
at the hut to ethes incoming overseas
men. Dancing will be in order and
refreshments will be served to all.
DIR. Samuel Gerson. in charge OF the
work, returned Monday night from q
ten-day furlough spent at Boston.
Dancing will be held every Saturday
at the Baltimore branch of the Jewish
Welfare Board, at 1924 Eutaw place.
Refreshments are furnished free to al.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
won't It Be Paradise y
n sERaT. D. lreeKE.
n. @. Co., nth Inf.


Mother, take my uniform and put them In
my trunk,
Zach cult complete and folded neat among my
rack them away in camphOr balls to keep the
moths away,
For you can't tell: might need them. some
other day.
BFlag me those civilian clothes for I've come
4 home and want to stay,
Where can smoke, laugh and joke when any.
Give me back my little room with my pictures
on the walls.
Invite the whole bunch over. they'll make some
noise perhaps,
But please don't frown or yell s'plpe down.
when it's time for taps.
And, mother. dear. for supper, let's have the
sweetest chow
] will help you with the cooking-believe me,
know how.
Just break the news to father and listen to
BE WIN wonder why didn't Hn some pOer
soldiers grave.
hut if he win knock or kicking and never
chew the Eat -
l wiil plow q SOW. rake or hoe. and shake it
Please let me sleep in the mornings ana get
40 when I like.
Don't dare wake me up at reveille ana semd
ne cut 70 hike.
kaa. aeIhs< & ssa SWAY ~hss pl.es aaa
Her< SSassE6 lakes 50 fEiadis rskes. ~
- he 1ezE<
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
"COOD-BYE" SAID BY
DEAN OF W men

DIR. George w. Cabaniss, the old.
est Y. M. c., A. secretary in point of
service in Camp Meade and really one
enter the work, leaves the camp on
the 18th for Washington, d. c., his
home, to resume the practice of medi-
cine.
DR.. Cabaniss is rightly called the
dean of the ~" men in camp and all
the soldiers call him Pop" probably
because of his long service among
them. Almost every soldier who
trained in this camp knew him by
rame, and even when they returned
from overseas they would inquire
for Pop"
Long and Interesting Career.
DR.. Cabaniss will have served
twenty-three consecutive months in
the "Y" May Is, having served first as
social and business secretary in Fort
Des Moines under r. B. DeFrantz,
who Is now the departmental person.
mel secretary of the War Work Coun-
ell of the Y. N. c. A.. Washington.
D. C. He Immediately left his prac-
tice June Is. 1917, the date on which
the first colored officers training
school opened, and volunteered to
serve those men who were there pre-
pairing themselves to OFFER their lives
on the battle fields of France in the
defense of humanity and democracy.
He came to Camp Meade in October.
1917, and has been here ever since.
DIR. Cabaniss was born in Halifax
county, Va, and was reared on q
farm. He entered the Richmond The
illogical Seminary, 1882, after finish
ing his academic course at what is
known now as Virginia Union Univer-
sity, and graduated therefrom with
h0n0rs in 1885, whereupon he entered
Howard University, Washington, d.
c., in the department of medicine.
graduating in 1900. He practiced
medicine in Washington ten years and
travelled abroad and studied medicine
in the Universities of London and
Paris He returned to the practice of
medicine in Washington and remained
until he gave it up to enter the 7. NJ.
G. A. He is a man of means and en-
joys the esteem and highest respect
of the best citizens of the country.
Indeed, there are Nvery few cities,
towns or hamlets in which he is not
known.
With the closing of Hut c C, NO. 2,
goes its sole executive since it was
built. and one whose subordinates
hold In the highest esteem. 1 have
nefer met man better prepared for
the work In which he has been en-
gagged. He was positive. yet sympa-
thekle ana extremely c0mpani0nab1e
With al 01 hie 4saQcIatsa. r. regret
very much his HepeR lure from ua and
= i&4 him 8eRN lt'<H ana Gods eeefa
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
BOLLSTROM.

1t is with sincere regret that we re-
ceive the information that "our mu-
tual friend "Sergt. M. Bollstrofn of
Casual Company. No.. i. Tank Corps,
will soon leave camp.
Sergt Bollstrom arrived in Camp
FRANKLIN early In February. Being
reticent and Of modest frame of
mind, the unassuming sergeant said
little or nothing Of his renown as an
inventor and engineer. However. 1t
soon became noised about" that sergt.
Bollstrom was an inventor OF interna-
tional reputation. IN the world Of
science he is known as the inventor
OF the -four wheel drive" which was
placed on the market by the Duplex
Power Company, of which he is or
ganizer.
Sergt. Bolistrom is not only pro-
ficient in scientific pursuits, but he
also has a genius for organization.
Because of his leadership and versa
tility Sergt. Bollstrom was appointed
by Tank Corps Headquarters to or
Band" Having totally inexperienced
men from which to select his band,
Sergt. Bollstrom showed remarkable
ability as a leader and instructor by
giving several concerns, when the
Tank Corps Band rendered excellent
service.
But in the camp proper Sergt Boil
etrom is most widely known as the
author of several excellent produce
tions in poems and prose, as well as
the editor of the widely read humor-
ously philosophical column Of the
Trench and Camp, known as Tank
Tinkers" 1t requires only casual
observer to take note of the great in
terest the tankers take in this.
When new copies appear from
week to week the Tinkers' eyes seem
to instinctively search for Tank Tink-
ers as 2 man would for an old time
friend. Surely the many readers OF
Trench and Camp, as well as the edi-
torial staff, of which the sergeant Is
member, will miss the highly inter-
esting and opportune contributions
which he has made to the papAr each
week.
However, we believe we would omit
one of the pre-eminent qualities for
which we love the sergeant If we
failed to speak of his whole-souled
friendship. Emerson said: IF you
would make friends be one" The
sergeant has measured up to the
standard OF Emerson by being true
friend to all those who learned to
know him at Franklin.
II any one were in need Of counsel
or advice OF any kind they always
found q ready listener and helper in
Sergt. B0llstrom. The sergeant also
has made his influence felt about the
~" where he was always willing to
aid the secretaries and never refused
an opportunity to become of assist
ance to them. =
We all will greatly miss the cheer
ful presence Of our sergeant, but as
ne goes back into the business world
to carry on the work which he left
to serve his country we wish him the
best Of success.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
"Y' RECORD IN ARGONNE.
Twenty-Fou Workers Are Cited
by Mai. Gen. Howe. -
Headquarters Sd Division, American
American Expedffionary Forces.

Headquarters Sd Division, American
American Expedftionary Forces,
Usapo 740-2 December, 1915
General orders No. SO:
The commanding general desires to-
express his appreciation of the untir~
ing energy, zeal and courage displayed
by the Y. Nj. c. A. detachment with.
this division, viz:
Miss E. M, Barker, Miss Anna Davis.
Miss e. Y. Dickson, Miss Mil0reX
Nash, Mr.. r. G. Shreve. Mr.. p. 5. Rob-
erts, Mr.. M. C. Little, Mr.. w. H
Flaxington, Mr.. N E. KochIer, Mr.. p
e. Esdon, Mr.. r. E. l.. EuKant, Mf.@G
A. Platt Mr.. Fred Oln3yyMr. H. 10.
Tutt1e, Mr.. Mack Strong, Mr.. M II.
Nellis, Mr.. ID. III. HOwes, jr.; Mr. J. n.
Simpson, Mr.. e. L. Beyan, Mr. q. WI
Rideout, Mr.. ]. r. Wood, Mr.. G. @.
Goodwin, Mr.. T. G. Sidley and Mr.. W.
e. Stewart
In the battle of the Argonne. IN
which the Sd Division WAS actively
engaged for thirty-one days, the en-
tire personnel of the Y. M. G. "A. reli~
dered service to our men In the
front line which, though, not Of q
cOmbatant nature, made easier tho
task of our combatant troops
Mr.. Shreve, the senior director, and
others constantly exposed TO the hM&4
ards and discomforts of the front
lines, were ably assisted by the urlti1-
ing efforts of those in the rear in pro-
viding our men with the 1leeessftzes
and comforts which are afforded by n
Y. M c. A. canteen. The young Ia
dies. in particular, faced hardship ana
danger with cheerfulness and spirit
well worthy of the traditions Of our
American women.
Nothing could have been finer than
this performances of duty, and the Il.
tire division is proud OF it's z. M. 6.
A. representatives.
BY command of Gen. Howaes
(Signed) ROBERT McCLEAVM,
Colonel. General Stan, Chief OF stan.
Omcial: MADISON PEARSON,
Major, Infantry, Adjutant,
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
Y. m. IA. Casualties.

Overseas Killed in battle
zone, II; died of wounds, 81; af6d oR
accident, disease, IL. Total deaths. s6s
Wounded and injuFed-W0utlded and
gassed in battle zone. 1OS: injured ln
accidents. %. Total wounded and in.
jured, 127.
= Missing-Missigg (nade pria0ner).
2. Total missing, Q. Total casualties
overseas, 214. "
workers have died in service in 6 Z
United States.
Z. n. c. A. Workers Decorated.
Is For herofsm and service under ar6'
at the frOnt-Awarded war medals.
SO: cited In officiaT reports, ee. T0tAl
Note-An ofiicial war Department
order authorizes Y. n. C. a. w0fM8fB
to wear silver triangle on the uppek
left arm to designate each six mOnxNN
of service overseas and similar tei@
angles on the lower right arm 19e
wounds.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
Dropped $25o,ooo in Wall Street,

When John Jarrott of Barracks RPS,
formerly Of Keith's circuit and star In
stage life for fifteen years. joined the
army Of replacement several days ago,
he was thirty-five years old and took
his place in order to release a friend
who has been in France more than a
year. ss.i
/ Tim going into the Medical Corps"
said Jarrett. because there IL where
my friend is and he believes that will
be able to secure his discharge when 1
make IL known to his commander that
came to take my friends place"
JaFrOtt has been a singer and dancer
all his life and has Travelled all over the
world.
Not long ago, he declared, he lost
$250,00O in stock Investments in Wall
street, New York, but he IL not losing
any sleep over 1t. He said that IL he
had won he would have been mill
lionaire.
In his career Jarrott has played with
the best people Of his class in the coun-
600 In year--now he is getting $50
month from Uncle Sam and not kicking
about it.
In appearance Jarrott is not more than
twenty five years old. Actually he is
( ten years older and very active.
1t siB more than likely that -Jarrott
will be placed in an entertainment group
when he gets to France. He weighs
about 16O pounds ard Is about ive feet
six inches tall, q rather unusual
physique for q terpsichorean.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
PRESTON w1CKEs RKTUnMs
Did Art Work for Psrshing'l

When the American Army was erk
ganfzed in France it had to Be H.
versified affair and Gen. Psfshing hs1
to call on America for All sorts 0k
talent. He had to- have artists, and
Preston wickes of Baltimore was enc
Of them.
He is back in Camp Meade now hays
connection with the development Qf
photographs taken by American
ayiators.
Wickes was "a young fellow con-
nected with the art department az
the Baltimore Sun and was assigned
and came back with good record
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
BALTIMORE BOYS GET
GREAT WELCOME IN CITY
Battery T, 5Sth Artillery, Back
From Operations in Front of
Metz Fortress.

During the long nights before Metz,
in those last days of war, the boys
of Battery r probably dreamed Of
the welcome that would greet them
when they got back home, but no
dream matched the welcome they
really received Saturday.
When their special train from Camp
Upton steamed into Mount Royal sta
tion at $3.50 o'clock Saturday the
Maryland artillerymen heard a cheer
from nearly 5000 men and women
that will ring in their ears as long
as they live.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15

of brotherly love which every
soldier has for his buddy" He
is asked merely to extend his
love to all mankind and thus to
God.
Trench and camp., 1919-05-15
Made Tears Come.

That cheer set every nerve a-ting-
ing; 1t brought great Jumps into
5000 throats and somehow eyes
just wouldn't stay dry. A tall iron
railing separated those 5000 BaIti-
moreans from their soldier boys who
great fight, but the railing was not
tall enough, nor were there guards
enough around it to prevent hundrds
from climbing exefSedly over it, dis
regarding the disastrous effect on
clothing, to relieve those arms
which for twelve months have been
aching to hug those boys who held
the lanyards of the guns that but
for the armistice, would have bat
tered the greatest of German fort
fresses and added laurels to the all
ready heavily crowned heroes of
Maryland. The rain served only to
accentuate and not to dampen the
ardor Of the reception.
Plan Goes to Smash.
When the gates to the trainshed
march the returned artillerymen up
to the top of the curved driveway
in front of the station. But such in
tentions were formed without reck-
oning on the enthusiasm, the joy, of
the fathers, mothers, sisters, BROTH
Maryland soldiers. They broke up
every plan, and everybody-most of
all the .soldiers-was glad they did.
That Spontaneous outbursts of feel
ing, which sent the thousands Of rel
atives and friends of the soldiers
rushing down the slopes which bound
the driveway into, the ranks which
officers. sergeants and corporals tried
in vain to keep intact could take no
prepared plans into consideration.
Only for q moment did the men try
to keep their formation. then they
succumbed to the enthusiasm SUR
rendered to the shower of hugs,
kisses and handshakes which came
to them, and then scattered all over
the station plaza to get some more
hugs, kisses and handshakes.