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Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

Lafferty and family visited Mr.. Frank
Lafferty and family of near Cowgills
Corner, Sunday.-Mr. James Legar of
Chester, Pa, spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Legar.
Mrs. R. C. Nichols of Middletown,
spent Monday with Mrs. E. ]. Laf-
ferty.-Mr. Harry Loose, Sr., and
family of Wilmington spent Sunday
with Mr.. D. F. Willard Bar
Gus of the U. S. Navy who has been
stationed in South America for sew
eral months received his discharge and
arrived home Wednesday morning.
Fred Phillips of Wilmington spent the
weekend with his mother, Mrs. Hat
tie Phillips.-Miss Elizabeth Brinton
of Wilmington spent the weekend
with Mrs. Daisy Barcus.-Allan Scar
borough of Wilmington spent the
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
BLACKBIRD.
Bassett Ferguson Son of the Late Co.
fen Ferguson Meets with Accident.

Bassett Ferguson Son of the Late Co.
fen Ferguson Meets with Accident.
Blackbird, April 15.-Bassett Fer
guson. timber dealer of Ridley Park,
Pa, while loading piling and fishing
poles from the Gum Bush Woods, had
his leg and foot fractured when a pry
slipped. He was thrown from the top
of the car.
The local branch of the w. C. T. u.
met on Friday evening. Madam Suy-
moto of Japan and Miss Helen A. Bal
lard spoke of the w. C. T. U. move
ment.
Sunday evening service at Black
bird Church will be devoted to the in
terests of the Victory Loan. There
is a message for every honor loving
American and we hope all members
and friends will come out to this
meeting. Announcements will be
made at that time of the rally meet
ings to be held during the drive.
Ira Moore, of Townsend, who pur-
chased the Guessford farm, near here,
from Senator Edward Hart, is making
extensive repairs to the buildings.
Personals.-Mrs. G. G Woodkeeper
spent last Thursday in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Austin and Ed
gar Slaughter spent Sunday in Elkton
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from CheswoId, Kenton
BIackbrd, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsc, Brenford, and Their Vicinites.

with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Austin
Recent Wilmington visitors to Black
bird have been Mr. and Mrs. James
Beth, with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Tomlinson-Mr. and Mrs. John l..
Lattomus, with Mr.. and Mrs. T. J..
Hodgson.-Abram Bratton and daugh-
ter, with w. L. Reynolds.-James
Halman, with R B. Wamer.-Ralph
Heinold, with his mother.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

Clayton will be visited on Monday,
April 21 by the Victory Liberty Loan
War Exhibit Train. This town is
scheduled to arrive next Monday at
3.45 p. M, and leave at $40 p. m.
Everybody should see this exhibit.
There will be a battle SCARED
whippet tank, an aromred car, and a
"a foot baggage car containing war
trophies of all kinds, such as Ameri-
can, French and German machine
guns, helmets, gas masks, aerial tor
pedoes, German rifles, Naval mines,
hand grenades and hundreds of other
interesting articles. On two fiat cars
to the train will be added a number of
German n millimeter guns. If suf-
ficient time is allowed the tank and
.armored car may be run around town.
J. B. Borden is manager of the train
which will travel down the State and
visit all towns. The object of the War
Exhibit Train is to work up a patrio-
tic sentiment for the Victory Liberty
Loan. DR.. ]. S. Cobb who has been
appointed Chairman for the Loan
Drive in Clayton, is cooperating to
make the war Exhibit a success. He
will be glad to see as many Smyrna
people out as possible.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

Miss Mary McNatt, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William McNatt and Ray
mond Moore, son of Mr.. James Moore,
both of near Clayton were married,
April 10th, at Kenton, by Rev. G. w.
Guthrie.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
For Sale

1872 H. P. Gasoline or Kerosene
Engine for sale. Guaranteed per-
feet. Suitable for grinding feed or
saving wood. A bargain. EARL
w. GRANT, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
NEW BLACKSMITH Suop

1 have opened a shop At CI,..
known as the Old Holiday Place, wb;.t,
is now suitable for all kinds of blaa, s--
smith work anytime. Horse-sbos;as
a speciality. GEORGE w. YFATFS
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
GET YOUR CAR PAINTED.

I have opened a painting depart
ment to my garage and am prepared
to quote you prices. First-class work
manship. All work guaranteed.
DOUGHTEN'S GARAGE,
Smyrna, Delaware.
Phone 146 R 2
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

The Ladies Aid of St. Paul M. E..
Church gave a chicken supper Fri
day and Saturday evening of last
week in the brick store on Main
street, totaling 5000 and clearing
S125.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
TOWNSEND.

Boy Falls and Breaks His Collar Bone
Locals and Personals.
Townsend, April 15.-Eight-year
old Harold Shaw, of near Townsend,
while playing with several children,
on Friday, fell and broke his collar
bone.
Rev. 2. H. Webster has moved in
the M. E. Parsonage from St.
Michaels, Md, and filled his pulpit to
large congregations on Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

Revival services at Ewell NJ. P
Church, Thursday and Friday even
ings. ............
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

DR.. ]. S. Cobb heads the Mems Com
mittee and Mrs. Harvey BOggs the
Women's Committee for the Victory
Liberty Loan Drive in Clayton. Both
are excellent appointments and it will
not be their fault if Clayton does not
go "over the top" with flying colors.
Clayton's quota is $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

Mr.. ]. E. Lattamous is in Orthopae-
die Hospital for treatment.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Scarborough.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16

Personals.-Mr. Paul Cats of U. S.
r. F. has returned from a weeks fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. E. Catts.-Mr. ]. R. P. Shockley of
Berlin, Md, spent the weekend
in town.-Miss Ruth Martin spent the
weekend at Carneys Point and Phil
adelphia-Miss Mildred Chambers
spent the weekend at Seaford.-Mr.
John Hurd of Harrington spent the
weekend with his father Mr.. Earl
Hurd.-Mr. Charles LeCompte has re-
turned from the hospital in Philadel-
phia, where he recently underwent an
operation and is able to go around.
His many friends are glad to see him
back.-Mrs. Edward Wright and child
rem spent the weekend in Carneys
POint.-Mr. James E. Sapp spent Sun
day in Wilmington.-Miss Mary john
son was visitor in Lancaster, Pa,
last Week.-Mrs. Mary Blair spent the
weekend in Wilmington.-Mr. Clifton
Warner of Wilmington was a visitor
over the week end.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-16
CLAYTON

Mr.. VIM. Archer has purchased a
new touring car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Germans Are Now Trying to Rouse
Yankee Soldiers Against the French

to hold up" the American soldiers
for things they buy. and the sym
nathy" which Germans express with
the feeling of many Americans that
the French prices were eXtortionate.
~ high.
The Germans are quick To sense
that the Americans are not deeply
impressed by explanations that
wealthy American travellers spoiled
the French people In years before the
war by paying high prices for every
thing.
Netting that the Americans are
slow TO regard the frenchman as In.
capable OF differcntiating between
wealthy American travellers and All
American army OF thousands. the
Germans seek opportunities 10 en-
phasise the French excuse" and 20
Joke about the army OF million.
aires"
The propaganda Is subtle. but the
concern IN American circles ia al
layed In measure by two facts;
First. the Americans have had some
experience with German propaganda
al home: second. the soldiers are
too keen TO be drawn into "A feeling
OF bitterness that might handicap the
results for which they fought
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

Germany, undevastated. was able to-"
American officers and peace offt
cials azree with Clemenceau that 1T
il incredible" that the American sol
dlers should regret fighting ON the
side OF freedom. \ good many OF the
Officers as well as peace officials
can't understand ON what authority
Clemcnccau was told OF this regret"
on why he considered II worth trying
to explain.
American officers OF authority say
there IL no reason for concern over
any stories OF American soldiers re.
greet" that they fought on the side
of freedom They add that despite
the Americans natural feeling that
the war Is won and that Il is time
to so home. the morale OF the Amer
lean ranks Is "a high as ever.
If the armistlcc should suddenly
he ended and the war renewed. there
Is not a man who wouldn't hop In
and fight just as he fought when the
Germans were whipped into pleading
for an armistice. That. they say. IS
the test OF morale.
The most dangerous feature OF the
German attempts TO whip up IN
feeling between the Americans and
the French Is the German care not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Juanita Miller,
Poets Daughter,
Seeking Divorce

OAKLAND. Cal. March IS
THE fun OF the April moon has
not yet had its innings. but
juanita Miller Rcavis. daughter
OF Joaquin Miller, has grounded
her marital bark on the prosaic
shoals Of divorce court. Suit
was filed yesterday by Mrs.
Reavis against her trial hus-
band" Juan Reavis. world adyen-
turcr. She charges drsertion.
Mrs. Reavis recently said she
would wait until 'th. fun Of tn.
April moon" for her husband.
She has since changed her mind.
The ReavlscE were married last
August. Reavis then went to the
Philippines. only TO hurry back
on the receipt OF thought
waves" by which Mrs. Rcavis
summoned him. The two fire.
auenuy communicated mentally.
according to Mrs. Rcavix. Reavis
left last February. and since has
not been heard from. thru either
material or mental agencies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Portland Men in
New Ship Company

PORTLAND. Ore. March 20 -
The Columbia Pacific Shipping com.
pany was formed here yesterday
with an initial capital OF 100000.
Tho incorporators are leading 10
cal business and professional men
who hope to put the port In Port
land.
The company viii Immediately en-
gage in coastwlse and overseas
transportation. II viii take over
the surrendered contract OF sudden
4 Christensen. who had contemplat.
ci the operation OF emergency fleet
vessels out OF Portland. or will ask
the United States shipping board for
a contract permitting charter OF
government vessels in similar
manner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

Boys and Girls
"Munsing" Union Suits
Sizes l to 6, $1.0O; 8 to IL, SIPS
ID to Is Years, $3.50
Soft white cotton Union Suits;
girls with low or half-low necks,
short or no sleeves, knee lengths.
Boys with French necks,
short sleeves, knee length, closed
crotch.
$1.0O, SIPS and $1.5O
UPPER MAIN FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Invests" $500;
Is Still Waiting

los ANGELES. Cal, March Sc
Dan t'roehlieh. tourist from 81 Ben.
edict. Iowa. today told the district
attorneys office no hal been swim.
died out of $500.
He said he met two strangers a
few weeks ago In san Diego They
let him in" on the ground floor Of
an oil company, introduced him to
friends and he parted with $500.
Then. he said. he was sent TO
Portland. ore. with the promise
that he had been made "A member OF
the Portland stock Exchange. A
few days after his arrival he rcceiv.
ell word. he said. that his member.
ship had bene cancelled and 20 await
further orders.
He's still waiting. FroehlIch said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Man and Wife Lost
$4,000 in Wreck

VANCOUVER. u. c.. March co.
Norman Mcleod and his wife. Mary
Ann Mcleod. lost their lives on the
Princess Sophia They are reported
TO have had $4,000 in gold with
them--the savings Of Is years min.
Ing In the North. In court today an
old English statute was invoked TO
decide that the wife died before her
husband.
Kenneth Mcleod. n brother OF
Norman. has been appointed admin
lstrator for both estates.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Dixon Is to Leave
Big London Church

Especial to The Star by y. r. A.
LONDON. March zo.--Thcmas
Dixon. pastor OF the Metropolitan
tabernacle. who was n prominent
clergyman In the United States and
author before coming TO England.
Is reported about to leave the pas
torate OF "Spurgeon's." as the tabcr
nacic Is commonly known.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

."MUNSING WEAR" FOR WOMEN
Union Suits
Five different shapes or styles of Womens
Spring-weight Union Suits-low or high or
half necks; long. half or no sleeves in the lot.
Sizes - to 3S at SI.l5 TO S1.65
Sizes 30 10 ~ ut S1.35 and S1.50
Vests and Pants
Pure white cotton Vests and Pants. finished
in that excellent manner that you find in
"Munsing wear" Vests with low neck, half
low necks. short or no sleeves Pants, knee or
ankle lengths.
Sizes IS TO IS at 9Oc
Sizes 10 to ~ ut S1.0O
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Undermuslins
Values EXtraOr-
binary for $1.95
a Garment
GOWNS AND
ENVELOPE CHEMISES

Empire and surplice style
envelope chemises, some trim
med front and back with
Swiss embroidery, lace inser-
ton, edging and ribbon.
Gowns with round neck
having embroidery and ribbon
for finishing, OF empire style
with plenty of lace and inser-
ton trimmings; sleeves are
short-priced at $1.05.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
PROUD or BlG SHIP

BOISE. Idaho. March .o.--The
Boise Ad club has decided 10 present
the batticship Idaho and her crew
with a handsome silver loving cup,
This ship Is tho largest floating
fighting machine In the navy OF the
United States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
36-inch School Suitines 75c

The little girls school dresses Fl
tive made of these School Suitinl
much service. Fancy plaids and
overplaids and stripes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

PARIS March su~-There u no
undue differentiation" with the Ger.
mana In the American zone OF oecu'
patton.
Take that on the authority Of the
highest officials OF the American
army
American observation officers have
recently visited the French, British
and Belgian zones OF occupation and
their reports show that the Germans
are being treated pretty generally
tn same everywhere.
There Is as much differentiation"
between the French and Germans
Il not mcre---as between the Amert'
cans and Germans. The same may
b. sAid of the British
Army officers say differentiation"
= the wrong word.
II - not the nature OF allied sol.
dlers 60 .kick u loser around when
he II down." they explain.
American soldiers are treating TIE
Germans dccently. but they are not
clasping them TO their bosoms. SO 10
speak. Hardly.
GERMANS TELL or
eHUATERNlZlN6"
Stories OF differentiation" In the
American zone spring largely from
what the Germans say about the
Amcricans--about how nicely the
Americans treat them.
The Germans keep harplng on IL.
They make IL a regular 6omilc'an.
hour prcpasanda. Along with this
talk. they are careful TO treat the
Americans respectfully. They do
= everything they can TO fan the wide
spread feeling among the American
soldiers that the French charged
them extortionate prices on every
hand. And for purposes OF contrast.
perhaps. they sell the Americans
things as reasonably as they can.
The Germans know this all makes
the French see red. French indigra-
ton helps their purposes. the Ger
mans seem TO figure.
The Americans are billeted In
any German homes. They knock
oefcre entering. Just because they
were brought up" that way. The
B Germans know how likely N Prus.
I'm would be to knock. II prus-
Tan Knocked. IL would probably he
to knock the door in. Incidents such
- this. II Is stated. cause the Ger.
mans to speak highly OF the gen
tlcmanly Americans"
Then. propaganda or not. the Ger.
u1ans make obvious efforts to make
fhings as comfortable as possible
y Tor the Americans and 10 make their
1ob OF occupation as easy as posi-
b}e The Americans. officers say.
cant help being appreciasivc Of this.
Tho. Of course. they realize that it's
IN TO the Germans own interests.
that the less trouble the Germans
make. the easier II must be for them
This situation Is regarded as be
hind Premier ciemenceaus statement
obout America and Americans re
eently. He was quoted as saying:
nfaPInED STATEMENT
~ Cl4EMENCEAU
II am told that some of these gal
INIT American soldiers, who lived in
trenches. slept In dugouts and bur
towed In the mud In devastated and
Wnr.torn France. when they crossed
Ire Rhine and in an undevastated
\ Mnd found clean beds and baths.
potker regret that they fought on
~ side Of freedom and would rather
& have fought on the side OF the muir.
Goring Germans. l do not believe IL.
~ sure there Is no American sol.
~ who does not recognize that
vSoncs. the battlefield OF the war.
could not give him the comforts that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
DINNER WAS READY

PENDLETOS. Ore. March 90
Clark Dunlap. returning soldier. In.
tended TO surprise hts mother. But
he didn't. She dreamed the night
before he was coming and had din.
ner all ready for him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

Thirty-three and oncthird PR cent
Of the nations Strengthening Is done
IN Chicago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

very attractive-3 to 6 years.
SECOND FLooR--THE BON MARCHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
Demure Little Sister
FrOcks
AT $685.

In plain and now
city check and
plaid silks, these
little Dresses are
most worthy of in
spection.
They are trim
med with hand
embroidery u p IN
lingerie at the
wrist and throat,
and details of
trimming in yoke,
panels and fancy
buttons make them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

"MUNSING" UNION SUITS FOR MEN
Union Suits at $500
Mems medium and light weight cotton Union
Suits-white and ecru color, with long and short
sleeves. Regular stout and tall styles. Sizes to
80 at $500 a garment.
Union Suits at $3.50
Mems "Munsing" Union Suits for Spring wear.
White cotton, light and medium weights, with
long or short sleeves. Regular and tall Styles
Sizes to so.
Union Suits at $500
Mems "Munsng" wool Union Suits-they wash,
they wear, they fit properly. With long short
sleeves in ali styles, at $500 a garment
LOWER MAIN FLooR-THE BON MARCHE
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
WINDHAM COUNTY MEDICAL
SOCIETY MET LAST THURS
DAY

There was meeting of the Wind
ham County Medical society at the
Putnam Inn last week Thursday. The
president, DR. f. R. Pike of East
Woodstock. presided. Nearly every
town in the county was represented
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected President, DR. Joseph A.
Girousard, Willimantic; vice presi-
dent, DR. Arthur A. Chase, Plainfield /;
secretary, DR.. A. D. Marsh, Hampton !;
delegate to the annual meeting of the
state society at Bridgeport. Dr. f. F.
Perry. Putnam.
Obituaries of DR.. L. O. Morasse of
Putnam and DR. Rienzi Robinson of
Danielson were read by DR. George
NJ. Burroughs of Danielson.
Papers read and discussed included
Some Surgical Aspects of the Sc
quelae of Influenza" by DR. Clarence
Crane of Boston.
Reports were made by Drs. f. F.
Perry of Putnam and by DIR. F. P.
Todd of Danielson of their service in
the army
DR. Bernard F. Murphy and DR.. G.
T. Lamarehe of Putnam were elected
to membership. A dinner was served
after the meeting adjourned.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST
PHILIPS CHURCH

There will be a special memorial
service at St Philips church at 1915
o'clock next Sunday morning for
those who gave their lives for their
country.
This special service was arranged
by the Ri Rev William Lawrence.
Bishop of Massachusetts. and will be
used generally in the churches of the
state on Sunday
A cordial welcome is extended to
officers and men from all branches Of
the service to attend and help paw
tribute TO those of their comrades
who made the supreme sacrifice that
our beloved country and the world at
large might De a fit place in which to
live
= = y
Bring your out-of-the-ordinary
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25

EOS 1864. Is

The articles collected consisted of
, Sheets, y Towels, q Pillow Cases,
Al Bath Towels. 10 Glass Towels, 20
Dish Towels. 3 Tray Cloths, 20 Nap
kins, 5 Pairs Socks, 8 Pairs Stock
ings, Pairs Bed Slippers, 2 Under
vests, % Face Cloths, Apron, ? Egg
Beaters. With the money collected
476 more articles were bought: Sc
Flannel Binders, IL Tray Cloths, "a
Baby Dresses. Table Cloths, 30 Roll
Ter Towels. AZ Face Cloths. ~ Linen
Birdseye, IL Napkins. 80 Baby Shirts,
100 Diapers, 10 Surgeons Duck
Pants ~ Sheets, 10 Pinning Blan-
kets, 40 Towels. making 68l articles
sent TO the Hospital Turing the year.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cureo

by peal applications. as they cannot reaeh
the diseased portion OF the eaa There is
only one way to cure catarrhal aeafr ess.
and that is b. ons-itutic nal remedy
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused BY an IN
famed condition OF the muctas Inning OF
the Eustachian Tube. when this tuoe 10
infamed you have d rumbiing sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when 4 is entirely
closed Deafness Is tbs result Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored 20 it's normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever. 8ahy cases OF
DEAFNESS are caused by cetnrh. which a
an iEaamed condition Of the mucous sur
faces Halrs Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
syssem
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
Rry ease OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
Dc cured by Halls CatarrS Medicine. Cir
c~lars free. All Druggists S5c.
r. J. CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo. o.
Adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
CORRECT REPORT
D. K. H. GUILD

Giving to errors in the report
printed tire following corrected re-
port q the Day Kimball Hospital
Guild Is printed BY request as parts
II the annual report we're listed under
canned fruit" and Thanksgiving re
ports" in the 1918 Year Book just is
sued